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Anishinaabeg Today
A Monthly Chronicle of the White Earth Nation
Vol. 17, No. 9
White Earth, Minn.
today@whiteearth.com
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
White Earth Treaty Day Parade
144th Annual
WE Pow Wow
The 144th Annual White Earth
Celebration and Pow Wow was
held June 15-17 at the White
Earth Pow Wow Grounds.
More than 1,000 dancers and
22 drums registered for the
event!
The next White Earth pow pow
will be held June 14 -17, 2013.
For more pow wow pictures
turn to Pages 14 and 28.
The White Earth Reservation
cordially invites you
2012 Inauguration
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Photos by Gary W. Padrta
Re-Elected Chairwoman
Erma J. Vizenor
Re-Elected District III Representative
Kenneth “Gus” Bevins
Please join us as our elected officials take the
oath of office
Friday, July 6, 2012
11 a.m.
Shooting Star Casino Event Center
Community Feast Following Ceremony
Top: The White Earth Treaty Day Parade was held June 14 in White
Earth Village. Middle: The Travelling Trophy for best float was
awarded to the WE Boys and Girls Clubs. Bottom: WE Finance
float. The parade theme was “Beach Balls and Umbrellas.”
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White Earth Nation, is published once a month.
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Results Unlimited Marketing and Advertising earned
the Communicator Award of Distinction in Print for the
Brother Eagle Workbook they produced and designed for
the White Earth Police Department.
The Communicator Awards is the leading international
awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and
communications.
Over 6,000 entries were received this year from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest
awards of its kind in the world.
All winners for the Communicator Awards are handselected by the International Academy of Visual Arts, an
invitation-only body consisting of top tier professionals
from national and international organizations. Entries are
judged based on a standard of excellence in marketing and
communications.
The White Earth Police Department released a new
DVD and Workbook series, “You Are!” The first project of
its kind, this DVD and Workbook series is designed to educate children in grades 2 and 3 on the topics of self-esteem,
medicine use, substance abuse, anger management and
appropriate touch.
The DVD and workbook also feature an animated character named “Brother Eagle” who children will recognize in
each DVD and workbook segment they review.
The “Brother Eagle” workbook features quizzes, educational facts and activities to make the learning process
interactive and fun for children. The workbook and DVD
also include Native language references to educate students
on the importance of culture and heritage.
“We all want our children to succeed,” said White
Earth Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor. “In order to do that,
we must all work together and we must start the education
process at a very young age.”
By David Maack
act, we would self terminate within a generation or two.
Another value we share is zaagi’idiwin or love. Love
was given to us so we would love our brother and our sister and share with them. We shouldn’t be worried about the
“pie” being divided even more if we include our relatives
as part of the nation. For many it has nothing to do with
getting, but instead, it may have the opposite effect. Loving
and sharing go together. The more we immerse ourselves
in our culture, the more we see the generosity of those we
meet. The more we want to give back.
To know minaadendamowin or respect is to honor all
of creation. We must respect everyone, all human beings
and all beings created. When we say to our children and our
grand children that they cannot be a citizen of White Earth,
we do not give them respect and risk that they might not
respect us.
The next gift or teaching we were given was
aakode’ewin or bravery. This relates to having the
courage to do the right things, even in the most difficult
times. It took courage for our tribal chairwoman to convene that constitutional convention and address this issue
head on and it will take courage for the membership to ratify the constitution. But in the end it is the right thing to do.
The fifth grandfather gave the gift of gwayakwaadiziwin or honesty. Before we can be honest with those
around us, we must be honest with ourselves. We need to
weigh our motives and ask ourselves why we would say no
to enrollment or why we would say yes? Do we have good
intentions? Or do we have selfish intentions? Are we
afraid? And if so, afraid of what?
Dabaadendiziwin or humility was given to teach us
that we are each a sacred part of creation. We are all equal
to everyone else, no better or no less. The current enrollment policy divides families and creates two tiers of native
peoples-enrolled and descendants.
Aaniin! Niin Na-Gah-Way-Wi-Nini nindizhinikaaz.
My name is David Maack. My grandfather Leon
Vanoss was raised in Waubun and my mother Leona Vanoss
Maack is an enrolled member. I live in Racine, Wis., where
I served as an alderman for 10 years and I work as the
Emergency Management Coordinator for Racine County. I
am active in my community and am currently on the board
of directors of the Indian Summer Festival in Milwaukee.
Although I live 600 miles from White Earth, it is home
to me. Two to three times a year, my family and I make that
1,200 mile round trip to participate in powwows, cultural
camps and ceremonies. We take great interest in what happens on White Earth and we want nothing but the best for
her.
As Anishinaabeg, we take pride in our sovereign status. We say we want self determination. And yet, we hold
onto an archaic clause, imposed by the United States government, that prevents lineal descendants from enrolling in
the tribe due to a blood quantum less than 25 percent.
Sadly, most every family is touched by this as children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren are denied enrollment. As I sat across from Erma Vizenor in her office, she
looked at me and said, “If we don’t do anything, we will
self terminate as a tribe.”
Courageously she led the effort to form a constitutional convention which adopted a new tribal constitution
which requires lineal descent for enrollment. Yet this constitution has not come to a vote by the membership. Each
month, Jill Doerfler clearly outlines in the Anishinaabeg
Today how we got to where we are. She advocates for the
inclusion of all our family members as outlined in the ratified constitution. Yet there are some who are hesitant to
change the blood quantum rule.
As we move forward with this issue, we should be
looking at it from a cultural standpoint. We must look to
the past and ask, what would our ancestors have done? I
think they would look at how their decision affected not
only the current generation but generations to come. I also
think they would have looked at the issue through the values we say are at the center of our culture: wisdom, love,
respect, bravery, honesty, humility and truth. The grandfathers gave these teachings to us so we could live good lives.
By making decisions, based on these teachings, we do the
right thing.
It takes nibwaakaawin or wisdom to make good decisions, to put the good of the group above any one individual. To cherish knowledge is to know wisdom. Those that
convened the constitutional convention used discernment
as they rewrote the constitution. They knew if we did not
Finally we were given debwewin or truth. Truth and
honesty often go hand in hand-truth being the outward
expression of an honest person. The grandfather said, “Be
true in everything that you do. Be true to yourself and true
to your people. Always speak the truth.”
The truth of the matter is that our future as a people is
at stake and if we do not act today, we put tomorrow at risk.
These teachings show us how to live so that we can be at
peace within ourselves. If we are at peace within ourselves,
we can see peace in our families. And if we can have peace
in our families, we can have peace in our communities.
Through these teachings we are reminded that we are
responsible for taking care of our elders, our children and
our land. But most importantly it is about children. They
are our future.
Aabitoose, Aabita-niibino-giizis (Mid Summer Moon) 4, 2012
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WE reps make presentation in Anchorage
By Gary W. Padrta
Anishinaabeg Today
Homelessness is a major concern for many reservations throughout Indian County so it was no surprise that White Earth was asked to address that issue
at the 38th Annual National American Indian Housing
Trade Show and Convention on June 6 in Anchorage,
Alaska.
White Earth Resource and Supportive Services
Director Mary Riegert, and consultants Donna
Fairbanks and Patti Beech presented “White Earth
Endayaa; Our Home. A Plan for Housing Stability for
All People.” They spoke of the tribe’s process of writing and setting goals for a 10-year plan to end homelessness on White Earth Reservation.
“Patti was the consultant who helped write our
plan and Donna was a very vital participant at all of
our meetings. Also, when we were in the process of
working on our plan, Donna sat on the White Earth
Housing Authority Board,” said Riegert.
There were more than 500 housing providers and
partner participants from all over the United States in
attendance.
“I was extremely honored to have been chosen to
present at the convention and to represent White Earth
on a national level,” said Riegert.
Fairbanks said that after reviewing the evaluation
forms filled out regarding White Earth’s presentation,
“I can say without reservation, the attendees went
away more knowledgeable and motivated in going
back home and take a serious look at what’s happening in their communities in terms of houselessness
and what they can do to help.”
Submitted photo
Patty Beech, from left, Donna Fairbanks, and Mary
Riegert made a presentation on White Earthʼs 10
Year Plan to End Homelessness at the NAIH
Conference in Anchorage.
Shooting Star Scholarship Golf Tournament
raises more than $18,000 for WE students
More than $18,000 was raised at the 1st Annual
Shooting Star Scholarship Golf Tournament on June
9 at the Mahnomen Country Club in Mahnomen. All
tournament proceeds benefit the Shooting Star
Scholarship Fund, which raises money for scholarships to be awarded to White Earth members seeking
post-secondary education. Scholarships will be
awarded for Fall 2013.
Nearly $7,500 in prize giveaways were presented to winners of various hole contests, on-course
contests, and overall team contests, such as the golfer
with the longest drive, the longest putt, closest to the
pin, landing his or her ball on thegreen off the tee
box, driving a whiffle ball for distance, and more.
The tournament included 23 three-person teams,
18 holes, and prizes offered for the top finishing
teams in each division. A dinner and awards ceremony was held after the tournament at Shooting Star
Casino, Hotel, and Event Center.
The tournament winners are as follows:
1st Flight
· 1st place: Curt Barber, Eric Barber, Brett Barber
(Prize: $300)
· 2nd place: Tim Spaeth, Dustin Spaeth, Kyle
Hanson (Prize: $200)
· 3rd place: Mark Trnka, John Simon, Tim
LaFriniere (Prize: $100)
2nd Flight
· 1st place: Steve Kahlbaugh; Nathaniel
Kahlbaugh; Blake Kahlbaugh (Prize: $300)
· 2nd place: Rod Tackeberry, Troy Mask, Dan
O’Brien (Prize: $200)
· 3rd place: Mike Swan, Mike Buckanaga, Bill
Hagland (Prize: $100)
3rd Flight
· 1st place: Terry Clukey, Bruce Gravalin, Steve
Tucker (Prize: $300)
· 2nd place: Butch Roberts, Gerald Roberts, John
Becker (Prize: $200)
· 3rd place: Todd Strusz, Jon Otto, Joe BrownThunder (Prize: $100)
Hole Contests
· Hole #1 Longest Putt Contest: Jen Kahlbaugh
(Prize: $125 Shooting Star Casino Package)
· Hole #4 Closest to the Pin on 2nd shot: Kat Berry
(Prize: $125 Shooting Star Casino Package)
· Hole #7 Longest Drive: Roger Johnson (Prize:
$125 Shooting Star Casino Package)
On Course Contests
· Hole #1 Putting Contest: Mike Buckanaga
(Prize: Taylor Made Putter)
· Hole #2 Chip into the Swimming Pool Contest:
Dave Jurina (Prize: SkyCaddie GPS Range Finder.
Courtesy of Cable One Advertising)
· Hole #3 “Shoot for the Stars” chipping contest:
Dustin Spaeth (Prize: Cleveland Wedge Set)
· Hole #5 Win a Year Supply of Coca-Cola: Roger
Johnson (Prize: Free Coca-Cola for a year. Courtesy
of Viking Coca-Cola)
· Hole #6 Stick Your Ball on the Green: Jen Jurina
(Prize: 50” Toshiba LED TV 1080p. Courtesy of
Toshiba Business Solutions)
· Hole #7 Drive the Whiffle Ball: Todd Strusz
(Prize: Cleveland driver golf club. Courtesy of
Winnipeg Free Press)
· Hole #8 Hole-In-One Contest: Courtesy of The
Ada Auto Dealers (Prize: $15,000 toward the purchase of a new vehicle).
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David MacArthur, director of auxiliary operations at Central Lakes College, has had his first book
published by North Star Press.
“The Day the Water Tower Froze and Other
Stories From My Days With the Mille Lacs Band” is a
26-chapter, 88-page, soft-cover collection of
MacArthur’s experiences during 15 years working at
the Mille Lacs Reservation.
“Events I witnessed were so noteworthy that they
have always been easy to recall,” he writes in the
book’s epilogue. “I knew when these events were happening that they were special.”
Every event was memorable.
“How could it not be? I was surrounded by people of my own heritage who continually gave me
something all along while I wasn’t even asking for
anything.”
MacArthur began his reservation experience in
1994 shortly after casino gaming came to Mille Lacs.
MacArthur’s insight as a Native American, a registered member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwa,
coincides if not collides with the stories he shares and
the learning of his own previously unknown heritage.
His poignant stories of people and events are
delivered in a heartfelt manner and many times with
humor.
“I was 34 years old and had not yet become a registered member of the White Earth Band,” he writes in
the first chapter, “How I Got Hired at the
Reservation.” Having been born between certain
dates, he qualified despite lacking the minimum 25
percent blood quantum.
Shortly after getting his membership,
Minneapolis native and Catholic-raised MacArthur
was hired by the Mille Lacs Band as solid waste
supervisor. He qualified because he had experience
with recycling and Native American status, and in the
job interview his eventual employers could see he was
competent.
He proved himself in more ways than one,
ascending to positions of greater responsibility such as
public works administrator. Before moving on to his
current post at the college, MacArthur served as director of small business operations for the Corporate
Commission at Mille Lacs.
MacArthur solved numerous problems by taking
time to understand the culture, listening to those
whose wisdom lies beyond academics, and appreciating signs from nature and spirit. He made sure he
demonstrated his hard work ethic as “one of the regulars” wherever he was asked to assume a supervisory
role.
From implanting efficient and environmentally
proper ways to dispose of garbage to reducing problems caused by unethical associations, MacArthur
befriended those for whom he worked to make life
better.
If he hadn’t, some of his exposures revealed in
this book may have been less well-received. His is
confident those who are mentioned in his accounts,
including three powerful females in reservation governance, respect the truth and his good-natured way of
telling it.
The day the water tower froze, MacArthur managed to win over three employees whose help he needed. He found them playing cribbage. He writes:
“What I did surprised them—I sat down and
asked if I could play the next game. Cribbage is a very
common game on the reservation. I can’t speak for all
reservations, but I learned cribbage from my dad who
grew up at White Earth … and was a great cribbage
player (who) schooled me in the game for 20 years. I
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proceeded to beat the pants off the first player, and
since their first player who opposed me was their best
player, there were no other offers that day. My success
at cribbage earned me some respect and allowed me
further access into their windowless office with heavy
steel doors.”
MacArthur’s frozen tower episode, caused by a
pinhole leak, examines a culture that had not appreciated the need to plan for possible disaster.
“Here was the disconnect between Western thinking and Native thinking—my dad, although Native,
was taught planning. In his case, he tended to over
plan. Less than 200 miles away a different group of
Indians of the same tribe had not learned this lesson
yet. Their lack of planning was not defiance but a connection with the Great Spirit, Mother Earth, and a life
that used to be without a watch or clock. They thought
differently than Western society.”
MacArthur gives light treatment to otherwise
chaotic topics such as sewage in a food commodities
building, felonious resort guests, faulty water meters,
pompous bureaucrats, and ruthlessly unethical and
lawless business owners.
He began working at CLC in April 2007 and
holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Northland
College, Ashland, Wis., while currently halfway to a
master’s in management from the College of St.
Scholastica.
The book is available in Barnes & Noble stores as
well as on Amazon.com.
“David MacArthur has written a book which provides
an accurate and insightful look at life on the Mille
Lacs Indian Reservation during a time of huge growth
and change in that community. MacArthur has given
us a funny, touching and human look at the realities
of life in Indian Country at a time when Indian gaming
was just arriving on the scene. Full of poignant stories
about real people adjusting to the big changes occur‐
ring on their reservation, David has given the world a
glimpse of real life in Indian Country.”
Anita Fineday,
Former chief judge White Earth Tribal Nation
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Attorney at Law
(White Earth Enrollee)
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Country superstar Clay Walker bringing lone
star-style to Shooting Star Event Center July 13
Country superstar Clay Walker will perform live
Friday, July 13 at Shooting Star Casino, Hotel &
Event Center.
The moment Texas native Clay Walker heard his
first song played over the radio at the age of 16, he
knew that he was meant to be a country artist. In order
to pursue this ambition, Walker, following in the footsteps of Mark Chestnut and Tracy Byrd, began his
official career on the competitive Texas honky-tonk
circuit before graduating to success on a national
level.
His first single, “What’s It To You,” quickly landed #1 on the country charts, followed by other charttopping hits such as “Live Until I Die.” In total,
Walker has released a total of 11 albums, including a
greatest hits package and an album of Christmas
music. His first four studio albums all achieved
Platinum certification in the United States, and his
greatest hits collection and fifth studio album were
each certified Gold. In addition, he has charted 30 singles on the country charts, including four more #1 hits
for a total of six: "Dreaming with My Eyes Open," "If
I Could Make a Living," "This Woman and This
Man," and "Rumor Has It." His most recent album,
"She Won't Be Lonely Long," was released in mid-
2010.
Although Walker’s success on the charts and in
sales have marked him as one of the most successful
country artists of the past decade, what makes Walker
truly extraordinary is his innate knowledge of what it
takes to entertain audiences. His smooth, evocative
voice and energetic stage presence combined with the
fact that Walker never gives anything less than 100%
percent has made him the latest Texan to find national
acclaim and created a legion of dedicated Clay Walker
fans.
But Walker’s skills don’t end here. One of his
proudest achievements is placing seventh in the cutting horse competition at the Houston Livestock
Rodeo, an impressive feat made even more special
because Walker was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
10 years ago. Clearly, Walker is not one to let any kind
of obstacles keep him from pursuing his passions.
Today, Clay Walker can be found in the national
spotlight in which he has been basking for over a
decade and believing, despite the magnitude of his
accomplishments, that the best is yet to come.
Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased by
phone
at
1-800-311-SHOW,
online
at
www.StarCasino.com.
By Amiee Smith
White Earth Diabetes Project
The White Earth Diabetes Project sponsored
their 8th Annual 5K Walk/Run June 16 to coincide
with the 144th White Earth Reservation Celebration
and Pow Wow weekend. The weather was crisp,
calm, and dry, making for a great event.
Ninety area runners/walkers came out to take on
the course, all finishing within an hour! Prizes were
given to first place in each category: boys, girls, men,
and women. Bikes were awarded to the first boy and
girl to cross the finish line and a Scheels gift card
was given to the first man and woman.
Boy category winner, Jacob Haugo of Waubun,
surprised the Project by leaving his bike as a generous gift for a younger runner! Danielle Richey
crossed the finish line first in the girl’s category, and
Cory Bellefeuille and Julie Smith were winners in
the adult categories.
After altering the course to finish on the pow
wow grounds this year, fresh fruit and beverages
were provided for all contestants and numerous fitness/exercise related door prizes were drawn for.
The White Earth Diabetes Project would like to
thank those who helped make the morning a success
- White Earth Police Department, Tribal Health, volunteers, runners, walkers, and supporters.
Blood drive coordinator, Pam Kloos and the
community of White Earth have sponsored a very
successful blood drive. Held June 1, 36 people volunteer to donate blood and 26 were able to give.
Five people gave blood on the automated 2RBC
machine, which collects two units of red blood cells
during the donation, so a total of 31 products were
collected. Six people gave blood for the first time.
According to Katie Bartelson, Donor
Recruitment Representative for United Blood
Services, “Communities like White Earth make a
regional blood program work. People volunteer to
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Bemidji Local Indian Council hosting picnic
The Bemidji Local Indian Council will host its annual picnic
July 27 from 3-7 p.m. at the Waterfront Rotary Pavilion. There will
be door prizes, a grand prize drawing, Leech Lake Program informational booths, and a hand drum contest, in addition to the meal.
Contact Nicole at 407-2870 for more information.
Diabetes Bingo dates
Diabetes Bingo will be held July 16 at Pine Point, July 17 at
Naytahwaush, July 24 at White Earth, Aug. 20 at Mahnomen, Aug.
27 at Rice Lake, and Aug. 28 at Elbow 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.
Looking for a job?
The White Earth Human Resources Department has a Job
Hotline. Call 218-983-3285 and ask for Ext. 1000. It has all the
current job openings.
Existing home owners
If you are in need of a sewer system (well, septic tank or drain
field) please contact the White Earth Water and Sewer Department
at 983-3202 for an application. To qualify for the grants you must
be an enrolled member, reside on the reservation, and own your
home.
Please notify WE Contract Health
White Earth Contract Health patients who are seen in the
emergency room must notify the White Earth Contract Health
Department within 72 hours of the visit or your charges can be
denied payment. If you do not have other third party coverage, you
may be referred to the Patient Benefits Coordinator to be screened
for other alternate resources. If you have any questions call 1-800477-0125 or 218-983-4300 Ext. 6280, 6281, or 6282.
Septic Pumping
If you need your septic system pumped call White Earth Public
Works at 218-983-3202. Enrolled elder - $25, enrolled tribal member - $45, non-enrollee - $65.
Women’s Talking Circle held every Tuesday
There is a Women’s Talking Circle every Tuesday at 3 p.m. at
the White Earth Substance Abuse program. This Circle is brought
to you by the WESA Prevention Program and is private and confidential. If you have any questions please call 1-800-950-3248 Ext.
1341.
Submitted photo
Julie Smith holds the $100 Scheels gift card she
received for winning the womenʼs division in the
White Earth Diabetes Project 5K Walk/Run.
donate when there has been a well organized campaign, informing the public of the need for blood.”
Pam Kloos coordinated the drive, and the White
Earth Clinic sponsored and assisted with recruiting
donors, publicity, providing refreshments, and registering donors. Space to hold the drive was provided
at White Earth Clinc.
On behalf of the patients who benefited, United
Blood Services appreciates all the thoughtful people
who volunteered to help others by giving of themselves.
WE Vets Association accepting military items for displays
The White Earth Veterans Association is accepting military
items to be displayed at the White Earth Veterans Center in
Mahnomen. The association will accept donated items or items on
loan Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call
ahead at 218-936-5650.
WE Urban Community Council meetings
The White Earth Urban Community Council meetings are
held the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the White
Earth Urban Office in Minneapolis. If there are questions call
Bonni Boudreau at 952-594-0403.
White Earth Veterans
The White Earth Veteran Association meets the first Tuesday
of every month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Community
Center in Mahnomen. Call 936-5650 if interested in being
involved with the Honor Guard. The Guard is available for events
and veterans funerals.
White Earth Urban Office
The Urban Office is located at 1308 East Franklin Avenue,
Suite 210 in Minneapolis. The phone number is 612-872-8388 and
the office hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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PP students get chance to dunk ʻsuperʼ
Submitted photo
Pine Point School students got the chance to dunk Superintendent Rochelle
Johnson during Family Fun Day on May 25.
By Margaret Rousu
Development Director, Niijii Radio
Niijii Radio is proud to announce we
have won a Competitive Public Radio
Grant from the Arts and Cultural Heritage
Fund, which is part of the Legacy Funds
from the State of Minnesota.
The Legacy Funds were created when
the Clean Water, Land and Legacy amendment was passed in 2008. The Arts and
Cultural Heritage Fund was created to support the arts, arts education and arts access,
and to preserve Minnesota's history and
cultural heritage.
Niijii Radio applied for funds to sup-
port several upcoming radio segments and
ongoing projects that focus on arts, culture
and history.
Five projects, Niijii's Pow-wow Trail,
Dibaajimowin (Storytelling)-Local and
Regional Storytelling and History,
Madwewechige (Play Music) and Arts
Gala, new Artists on Air and Wiijigindiwag
have received funding through this grant.
We are looking forward to developing
and presenting these programs and events
to our listeners and community.
Niijii Radio is a community radio station located at 607 Main Ave Callaway,
Minn., and serves the White Earth
Reservation and surrounding areas.
Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board
approves donations for community needs
The Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board
recently approved more than $8,000 in
donations for June. The following are a
sample of the requests they approved.
" $2,000 - Bagosendaan horse program:
Help cover program costs.
" $1,000 - White Earth Urban Community
Council: Summer picnic
" $1,000 - Mahnomen Women of Today:
National Night Out festivities.
" $1,000 - Waubun Area Men’s
Organization (WAMO): Pre-Harvest
Festival.
" $875 - Waubun Bomber Booster Club:
Football helmets.
The Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board
is committed to serving communities,
through economic opportunities, that promote the enhancement of the quality life
for tribal membership and their families.
They work diligently to serve the needs of
organizations and charities requesting a
donation, through a fair and effective manner in order to ensure the preservation and
respect of the Native culture.
Requests can be submitted to:
Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board
Attention: Chairperson,
PO Box 418,
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Or by fax to: 218-935-2206.
The board consists of associates from
the White Earth Reservation Tribal
Council departments and associates from
the Shooting Star Casino, Hotel & Event
Center. Funding is made possible by the
joint effort of the White Earth Reservation
Tribal Council and the Shooting Star
Casino, Hotel & Event Center.
You can reach the AT at today@whiteearth.com
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White Earth Nation members take home new canoes
Photo by Gary W. Padrta
The annual Tribal Canoe Drawing was held June 12 at the Shooting Star Casino Star Event Center.
About 280 White Earth Nation members submitted their names for the chance to win one of four
Alumnacraft canoes. Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor randomly selected each name and the person selected must have been an enrolled member, have a new tribal ID card, be present at the drawing, be 18 or
older, and not have their name on the “contempt list” (names of people who havenʼt paid their fines in
Tribal Court). Winning canoes were Cheryl Kjolberg, from left, Floyd Person Jr., Jeffrey Loun, and Robert
Snider. After the drawing everyone in attendance was invited to a community lunch. White Earth Natural
Resources and the Shooting Star Casino sponsored and hosted the event.
ENROLL NOW AT THE NEW
CIRCLE OF LIFE ACADEMY
The Circle of Life Academy located in White Earth is
taking applications for the 2012-2013 School Year.
We offer:
Very small class sizes
Personalized/individualized teaching/learning
Ojibwe Culture and Language classes for all grades
Strong emphasis on Reading and Math
Computer classes for all students
Daily Physical Education for all students
Highly qualified teachers and support staff
A safe and secure school environment
And much more...
Register soon: Call the school at 218-983-4180 to
request registration forms. Students must be 1/4 Native
American or registered members of a federally recognized
tribe. Students entering kindergarten must be 5 years
old by September 1!
White Earth Members Community Picnic
August 25 " 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Minnehaha Park, Wabun Shelter D, 4655 46th Ave. South
Minneapolis
Open to all White Earth members, descendants
and their families
Food, Games, Fun for Everyone!
For more information or to volunteer call Bonni at
952-594-0403 or Urban Office 612-872-8388
U.S. House of Representatives passes Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of
Representatives recently passed The Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act
(H.R. 1272). The legislation was introduced by
Minnesota Representatives Collin Peterson and Chip
Cravaack.
“It is high time that this settlement is finally distributed and put to work within these communities.
The sooner we resolve this issue the sooner these
funds can be released. There is a great need on these
Reservations for things like schools, health care
facilities and infrastructure improvements,” Peterson
said. “In a perfect world I would have liked to see all
six Bands be in unanimous agreement on how these
funds should be distributed, but we cannot allow the
perfect to be the enemy of the good. It is time for
everyone to come together and find an agreement
that maybe not everyone will love, but everyone can
benefit from.”
“I represent five of the six bands that constitute
the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Their representatives
have all made it very clear to me that it is more than
past-time to bring resolution to this long-standing
issue. I agree,” said Cravaack. “Furthermore,
Representative Peterson and I agree that H.R. 1272 is
the solution that must be enacted in order to fulfill the
U.S. government’s legal obligations, conclude its litigation with the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, and
release the over $28 million in settlement funds in an
expeditious manner. I am pleased that the House has
acted this evening by voting on this important bill,
and it is my hope that we will soon bring resolution
to this long-standing issue.”
Thirteen years ago, the United States Court of
Federal Claims awarded and appropriated $20 million to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. This settlement appropriation was to compensate the descendants of the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota for the
improper valuation of timber and the taking of land
under the Nelson Act of 1889. Now, because of the
Indian Judgment Fund Act of 1983, Congress
must pass legislation detailing how the settlement
should be distributed among the six Bands that
make up the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.
White Earth Veterans News
The White Earth Veteran Association meets the
first Tuesday of every month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at
the Veterans Center in Mahnomen. The next meeting
is Aug. 7 and there is no cost to attend the meetings.
The White Earth Honor Guard will be participating in the following:
Fond du Lac Annual Veterans’ Pow Wow
When: July 13-15
Where: Mash Ka Wisen Pow Wow Grounds
Sawyer, Minn.
Grand Entries: July 13 at 7 p.m., July 14 at 1 at 7
p.m.
Honoring Veterans on July 14 at 1:30 p.m and July 15
at 1 and 7 p.m.
The White Earth Veterans Association and Honor
Guard always welcome invitations to schools,
whether it be attending a large event or to speak to
students about the veteran’s service. Please notify us
in advance.
Please contact the White Earth Veterans
Association at 218-936-5650 if interested in being
involved with the Honor Guard. White Earth
Veteran’s Honor Guard is available for events and
veteran’s funerals.
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Photo by Gary W. Padrta
Ardell Blueshield (Sprit Lake Tribe) became the new Chief Executive Officer of the White Earth Health
Center on May 7.
By Gary W. Padrta
Anishinaabeg Today
The White Earth Health Center staff and patients
recently welcomed their new Chief Executive Officer
Ardell Blueshield.
Blueshield (Spirit Lake Tribe) officially took
over the reins of the White Earth Health Center on
May 7. She replaced former CEO Bryce Redgrave
who moved on to the Area Office in Bemidji.
Before her present duties, Blueshield worked at
the Owyhee Community Health Facilities in
Owyhee, Nev., which was a 638 program (tribally
owned business). Although she recently worked for
a private enterprise, Blueshield has worked for the
Indian Health Service (IHS) in the past for more than
11 years.
When Blueshield was offered the CEO position
at White Earth, she couldn’t help but have a big smile
on her face.
“I was so happy. Living in Nevada I was 1,300
miles away from family. I wanted to be closer to my
family,” said Blueshield who grew up on the Spirit
Lake Reservation in east central North Dakota.
“I also knew I could help the people of the White
Earth Reservation. My whole career has been helping other tribes,” said Blueshield.
Initial impressions of the Health Center
“Oh my gosh, I was so impressed. I thought it
was a beautiful, traditional, and historical building
and I wanted to be a part of it,” said Blueshield. “To
see the elders in those pictures - it really touched my
heart.”
Now that she’s been on the job for a couple
months Blueshield has seen first hand how the Center
operates and so far likes what she sees.
“For the most part the staff are great - they know
what they have to do and they know their jobs - they
know their roll and most of the staff are team players,” said Blueshield. “I want the staff to know I’m
willing to work with them to make this clinic a
greater place to work in and to provide better services
for the patients we serve.”
Currently, Blueshield is monitoring some issues
with staffing and the way some programs are set up.
“We’re reviewing each program as a whole staffing, contracts, how much revenue they are bringing in, if any, and if not, do they have a potential for
revenue generation,” said Blueshield. “I’d like
things done more cost effective, and see more compliance and accountability to patients.”
Blueshield would also like to see more collaboration between the IHS and the tribe. “I’d like to
build a bridge with them so we’re not all doing the
same thing. We could use all of our resources in a
better way to provide more services to the people of
White Earth.”
Although Blueshield has ideas of her own on
how to make the Health Center run smoother, she
also knows she does not stand-alone.
“I want the staff and patients to know I have an
open-door policy and welcome their input and concerns in what we are doing and what we are trying to
accomplish,” said Blueshield.
Now that the honeymoon is over, Blueshield
said her goals for the rest of the year are to keep moving forward, ending the year in the black (fiscal), and
finish the reviews for the rest of the programs.
Blueshield isn’t the first CEO to run the Indian
Health Service on White Earth Reservation, but she
is the first woman to hold the position (other than on
an interim basis) according to many people. What
does she think of that?
“I respect Chairwoman Erma Vizenor (the first
woman chairperson for the White Earth Nation) and
she is a great role model for me,” said Blueshield. “I
want to learn from her successes and share them with
the Health Center.”
Blueshield lives on the reservation with her husband, two daughters, and a grandson.
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Bingo on Mondays & Fridays @ 6 p.m. - Be Early!
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Monday ~ Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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THE DOCTOR’S CORNER
By Sarah Jasken, LICSW, MSW
White Earth Tribal Mental Health Program
The term “mental health” can be a scary word for
family’s to hear when discussing a concern about a
person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The word
“mental” is often associated with words like “crazy”
and “insane.” However, the true meaning of the word
“mental” is something that is related to, found in, or
occurring in the mind.
To have mental health, one must be able to maintain a mind and body balance in our lives and communities. This often means a balance in our spiritual,
emotional, physical and intellectual selves, as all these
parts together make us human.
It starts in the beginning
Being healthy mentally, starts from the very
beginning during pregnancy, as everything a mother
encounters affects the growing baby in some way.
Upon birth, an infant is very vulnerable and relies
on its caregiver for its physical, emotional, and social
needs, as well as for protection and survival.
The first 2 years of a child’s life are particularly
important for setting up a strong, supportive, relationship for the child to safely develop in. When an infant
receives sensitive, responsive, and consistent care giving, it learns that the world is a safe place and that
people are trustworthy and dependable. However, if
an infant does not receive this type of care, the infant
quickly learns that the world is a scary place and that
people are hurtful, unable to help him/her, and not
dependable.
When a child receives insensitive care, it can lead
to devastating effects on the child’s ability to have
healthy relationships with others, regulate their emotions, and can eventually impact learning in school.
Infants and young children are often unable to communicate their mental health needs with words as
adults do, but they are able to express things through
their behavior, here are some examples of when to
possibly be concerned about your infant or young
child’s mental health:
*Crying for no apparent reason, difficult to soothe
*Aggressive towards others
*Long-lasting temper tantrums
*Dislikes touch/closeness with caregiver
*Overly fearful of others
*Sleep struggles
*Under or overly active
*Exhibits a sudden change in behavior
*Concerns with developmental milestones
It is important to note that children develop at different rates, and many of the behaviors listed above
are very common in developing children. If you have
questions/concerns, please contact your health or
mental health care provider.
In childhood and adolescence
As children continue to grow and develop, they
learn new skills, become more independent, gain language capabilities, and enter the social world.
Children and adolescents are able to verbalize what is
going on in their life, but their behavior is often a good
indicator when things are not going well or they are
struggling for a particular reason.
Concerns with mental health are often first identified when a child enters the school system, as they
may struggle to follow directions, have difficulty paying attention, struggle to get along with peers, and
begin to dislike school. Early identification of behaviors that are not helpful to a developing child is crucial
in being able to help them get back on a healthy path
of development; here are some examples of behaviors
that may cause concern:
*Refuses to follow directions (Oppositional)
*Aggressive towards others
*Over active (Hyper)
*Sad, irritable, or moody
*Getting into trouble at home, in school
*Stealing, lying
*Skipping school, failing grades
*Using drugs/alcohol
It is important to remember that everything that
happens in your family and in your community,
affects your child in some way. Children may need
help in adjusting to or coping with difficult and stressful situations, here are some examples of situations
that may require assistance from a mental health care
provider:
*Death of a loved one
*Divorce/separation
*Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse (past or present)
*Witnessing violence
*Removal from home/placement in foster care
*Threatening suicide
*Being bullied
What can I expect if I call a mental health care
provider?
Referrals for mental health services can come
from anyone who is concerned about a person’s wellbeing at any time in their life, from birth to death. A
referral is a request for assistance and can be made inperson, by going to your local mental health agency;
by phone call; by fax or email. Mental health services
are provided on a voluntary basis and are meant to be
supportive and helpful in nature.
If you have any questions or concerns about a
loved one or about how/where to make a referral,
please call White Earth Tribal Mental Health at 218983-4703 and we would be happy to assist you.
Arts & Cultural Heritage Grant deadline is August 16
Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants
Deadline: August 16, 2012 by 5 p.m.
Open to artists in all art disciplines, any nonprofit organization, school (including community
education offices), and units of government. These
grants support three key areas: Arts Activities and
Arts Access, Arts Education, and Arts and Cultural
Heritage. Individual artists can apply for grants up to
$3,000 and organizations up to $6,000.
Applications are available at the Region 2 Arts
Council Office, 426 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji, MN
56601 or on our website, http//r2arts.org. If you have
applied in the past, please make sure you download a
new application form. New reporting requirements
have meant multiple changes to this year’s form.
Arts & Cultural Heritage Grants are funded
through an appropriation by the Minnesota State
Legislature Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund of the
Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment. Projects
funded through Region 2 Arts Council’s Arts &
Cultural Heritage grant program should have primary
impact on and accessibility to residents of Beltrami,
Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and
Mahnomen Counties.
We would be happy to discuss your ideas with
you and assist you in completing the application
form. Call 751-5447, 1-800-275-5447 toll free, or email staff@r2arts.org.
Prenatal/hygiene exams encouraged
By Yvette A. Woodard, DDS
Chief Dental Officer, White Earth Health Center
Did you know that you can transfer the bacteria that causes
cavities to your child? Well you can and we encourage prenatal
exam and hygiene appointments so that you can be ready to start
your child off with good oral health.
Early Childhood Caries - 0 to 5 years
When your child is getting their wellness check their oral
health status should be checked also. The gum tissues should be
kept clean in preparation and as practice for when the first tooth
appears. At this time your pediatrician may apply fluoride and give
oral health instructions or you should be seeking a dental home.
The application of fluoride to strengthen maturing teeth or the use
of protective restorations to stop or slow cavities in primary or
baby teeth are ways that the dental clinic is making visits less
painful.
Daycares, Headstart and Schools
Soon it will be that time of the year when the dental department will see your children at the clinic for dental screenings, fluoride treatments, sealants and protective restorations. If further
work is recommended the note sent home will indicate that. Make
sure you sign permission slips sent and update your registration
information at the clinic.
Diabetic patients need to be seen once a year whether teeth
are present or not. Due to the changes in the body there can be
delayed healing following extractions, changes in the structures
that support the teeth leading to gum or periodontal disease and
loss of teeth.
*Licensed in Minnesota and White Earth Tribal Courts
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) has funds designated for tribal governments to use for economic development, housing or community
facilities. Tribes who submit successful applications may secure
up to $600,000 through Indian Community Development Block
Grant funds for housing, community facility or economic development projects principally impacting low and moderate income
families. In accordance with grant guidelines, Michael Triplett of
the White Earth Economic Development Department will be
conducting a Public Hearing to obtain the views of residents
regarding potential projects.
A Public Hearing will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July
17, 2012 in the main conference room on the lower level of the
White Earth RTC Building in White Earth. If you are unable to
attend the meeting, input can be submitted to Michael Triplett at
218-983-4640 Ext. 5906 by July 20.
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Angelina Pederson
is a finalist in National American Miss Minnesota Pageant
Angelina Pederson, age 7, has been chosen as a
state finalist in the National American Miss
Minnesota Pageant to be held July 27-28 at the
Doubletree Hotel in Bloomington, Minn.
The National American Miss Pageants are held
for girls ages 4-18, and have different divisions.
Angelina will be participating in the Junior Pre-Teen
age division.
The winner of the
Pageant will receive a
$1,000 cash reward, the
official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses,
and air transportation to
compete in the National
Pageant in California.
The
National
American Miss pageants
are unlike any other. All
activities and competitions are kept age approAngelina Pederson
priate. Girls under the
age of 12 are not allowed to wear make-up, and there
is no swimsuit competition. The Pageant is based on
inner-beauty, as well as poise and presentation, and
offers an “All-American” spirit of fun for family and
friends.
Emphasis is put on the importance of developing
self confidence, learning good sportsmanship, as
well as setting and achieving personal goals. The
Pageant recognizes the accomplishments of each girl
while encouraging her to set goals for her future.
Angelina’s activities include attending the
Assembly of God Wednesday evening church, Hip
Hop classes, and White Earth Pow Wow. She also
enjoys playing at the park, riding her bike, and traveling.
Angelina’s sponsor is District III Representative
Gus Bevins.
White Earth Head Start Programs is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year.
Attention: Please apply early! The early
enrollment deadline is July 15. All applications
will be accepted at any time, but due to limited
enrollment slots your child may be placed on our
wait list after July 15. Thank you!
Program options are:
The Classroom/Center-Based option: for 3 to 5
year old children residing within the White Earth
Reservation boundaries near the communities of Pine
Point/Ponsford, Naytahwaush, White Earth/
Callaway, Waubun/Ogema, Mahnomen, and Rice
Lake. (September-May full days: Monday Thursday)
The Home-Based/Early Head Start option is
available to expectant parents and children ages birth
to 5 years old with a Home Visitor providing a weekly home visit and two monthly socialization experiences. Three to 5 year old children (September –
May); prenatal to 3 year old children (year round program)
All families encouraged to apply.
Please call 218-983-3285 to request an application, get additional information, or if interested in
becoming a volunteer or substitute teacher.
Election Results
North East White Earth
Community Council
(Cass Lake)
Held June 26
Secretary
Lawrence “Larry” Durheim
Band Member at Large
David Boswell
Treasurer
Sharon Mitchell
White Earth Council of Elders
By Leonard Wells
Chairman, White Earth Council of Elders
Have you been scammed? How do you know if you haven't
checked your credit card or debit card statement each month?
My wife found a charge on last month’s statement that was not
ours, she called the company listed and was told it was for three of
one of their items. They were all shipped to an address in Texas,
one with her name and two with another name. She told them they
were not her charges and under no circumstances where they do
allow that card to be used for any further purchases. She went
immediately to the bank and closed the card. The very next day the
same company allowed three more charges on the same card to the
same address. The bank was extremely helpful, we received all of
our money back the same day and the bank will deal with the company that allowed the charges.
These charges were made towards the beginning of the month,
if she had not been looking online at our account these would not
have been found until the end of the month. By that time I’m sure
we would have had a negative balance. So please check your statements closely and anything that is not yours contact your credit
card or debit card carrier. As I have said before remember no names
or numbers over the phone. This was done even with these precautions. Even if you do not bank online it may be wise to occasionally call and check your balances to see if something unusual is going
on.
We attended the Honoring Our Elders Conference for Wisdom
Step members June 12-14 at Grand Casino Hinckley. A good time
was had by all White Earth members. Again this year the breakouts
(which are small groups of individual learning sessions) were very
informative and well attended. Tuesday, which always is fun night
featured jokes and storytelling hosted by White Earth enrollee FR.
See Leonard Page 17
Photo by Leonard Wells
The
White Earth
Nation recently
created a
Facebook
community
page.
Feel free to visit
us at
www.facebook.com/
WhiteEarthNation
Submitted photo
Top: Herb Roy, from left, Millie Roy, Jean Bakka, and Colleen
Blattenbauer attended the Honoring Our Elders Conference for
Wisdom Step members June 12-14 at Grand Casino Hinckley.
Bottom: Leonard Wells, left, was crowned Wii bowlng champ.
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The Umbaywesinin (Come In and Eat) Rez-taurant officially opened their door June 16. They are located in the former Episcopal Guild Hall located across the old Circle Life Academy in White Earth Village.
By Gary W. Padrta
Anishinaabeg Today
If the residents of White Earth Village wake up in the
morning smelling fry bread, pancakes, hash browns and
toast, it may very well be emanating from White Earth’s
newest eating establishment - Umbaywesinin (Come In and
Eat) Rez-taurant.
Located in the former Episcopal Guild Hall across the
street from the old Circle of Life Academy, the
Umbaywesinin officially opened June 16 during the 144th
White Earth Reservation Celebration and Powwow weekend.
The owners of the Umbaywesinin are Jeff and Kathy
Thompson and they are both Shooting Star Casino
Associates. Jeff is a Swing Shift Supervisor for Security,
and Kathy is an Assistant Manager for the Whispering
Winds Restaurant.
Jeff said Kathy has had the dream to open a restaurant
for many years and they finally decided to purchase the former Guild Hall and go into business for themselves.
Built in 1967, the building was in need of some serious
repairs and upgrades. Over a three-month period Jeff basically gutted both the upstairs and downstairs and replaced
the dry wall, flooring, plumbing, most windows, and tackled anything else that needed fixing. He also moved some
walls to open up the eating area.
The rez-taurant features five booths, three tables, a
group table, a bar with four stools, and a television.
Jeff said the old 1930s bar and stools came from the
Baker’s Cafe in Callaway and the booths where bought at a
rummage sale. The booth seats were re-uphostered so they
look like new.
The Umbaywesinin is currently open Monday through
Saturday from 8:30 to 8 p.m. Breakfast is served from 8:30
to 11 a.m., and lunch, dinner and appetizers are served from
11 a.m. to close.
Don’t let the small size of the Umbaywesinin fool you,
they have a menu that competes against many larger restaurants on or near the reservation.
Breakfast features many choices from steak, eggs, fry
bread, hash browns and buttermilk pancakes.
Lunch selections include popcorn shrimp, hamburgers,
chef salad, and breaded chicken strips. They also offer a
“special of the day.”
Dinner options include ribeye and sirloin steaks, fourpiece chicken, and chicken parmesan.
BINGO!
Top: The Umbaywesinin is located across the old Circle
School. Bottom: Tara Jackson, left, Jeff Thompson, and
Krystal Bevins take a break between customers.
Appetizers include chicken drummies, boneless wings,
nachos, nachos supreme, and onion rings. Available sides
are a bowl of soup, salad, cold cut sandwich, and housemade french fries.
Jeff want’s customers to understand that the rez-taurant
is taking baby steps right now and the hours may change
down the road. He encourages people to call ahead, especially if they want to stop later in the evening at 983-3550.
Any person or party wishing to
host a fundraiser (raffle, half
the take, bingo, etc.) within the
boundaries of the White Earth
Reservation MUST be licensed
through White Earth Tribal
Gaming.
Please contact Jason Clark at
218-935-5644 or email
jasonc@whiteearth.com for a
Class II Gaming application.
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Native Alive Campaign
Submitted photo
The Native Alive Campaign has been in operation for the past three years with a mission
of preventing and reducing the rate of suicide on or near the White Earth Reservation.
Unfortunately there are times when people do die as a result of a suicide. To help us deal
with those situations, the Native Alive Campaign was fortunate to have Ann Duckless from
NAMI New Hampshire present the CONNECT Suicide Postvention Train-the Trainer program on May 1-4 to nine individuals from various organizations throughout the reservation. Representatives from DOVE, White Earth Police Department, Shooting Star Casino,
Substance Abuse and Mental Health participated in the training. Those individuals who
are now trainers to provide future CONNECT Suicide Postvention trainings include:
Melissa Killman, Todd Wise, Jean Dakota, Kelly Phillips, Hyacinth Mosse, Vanessa
Rittgers, Tanya Carter, Sharon Jurina and Verna Mikkelson. CONNECT Suicide
Postvention training is designed to increase community competence when responding to
a suicide or a sudden death, while promoting healing at the same time. If you are interested in learning more about CONNECT Suicide Postvention training or volunteering with
the Native Alive Campaign by helping with community events, sitting at booths or
fundraising, please contact Tanya Carter or Sharon Jurina at 218-983-4703.
White Earth Tribal and Community
College would like to recognize student
academic achievement for Ziigwan –
Spring Semester 2012. Student academic
achievement is organized into two categories: President’s List and Dean’s List.
“We proudly announce our students
who have achieved high marks in their
coursework here at WETCC,” says Michael
Wassegijig Price, Academic Dean at White
Earth Tribal and Community College.
“Many of our students are single parents,
work full-time jobs, and travel great distances just to attend classes here in
Mahnomen. We want to honor their accomplishments and hard work.”
The WETCC President’s List is comprised of those students who attained a 4.0
grade point average for the semester. Those
students are: Naomi Deschampe, Pamela
Fairbanks, and Melanie LaGue.
The WETCC Dean’s List is comprised of those students who attained a 3.0
to 3.9 grade point average for the semester.
Those students are: Sandra Badboy, Alisa
Harris-Schultz, Dianne Kier, Victoria
Lafriniere, Jasmin Larson, Meredith
McArthur, Rae Smith, Glen Sommers,
Robert Thompson, Kyla Vanpelt, and
Anthony Villebrun.
Septic Pumping
If you need your septic system
pumped call the White Earth
Public Works Department at
218-983-3202.
Enrolled elder $25,
enrolled member $45,
non-enrollee $65
Shooting Star Casino Native Artist Showcase
Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Event
Center is looking for Native American
artists to showcase our White Earth traditions in the form of art, language, and
expression.
Our goal is to promote our culture and
heritage. We will showcase new artists
every month to gain further insight, understanding and awareness of our culture.
Artists featured will have an opportunity to
demonstrate their talents and showcase
their wares. This includes an opportunity to
sell items.
If you are interested in more information please contact Laurie Clark, Shooting
Star Human Resources, at 218-935-2701
Ext. 7464. Laurie is available by phone
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Almost 900 dancers registered for the 144th Annual White Earth Reservation Celebration and Pow
Wow held June 15-17 at the White Earth Pow Wow Grounds.
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White Earth Tribal Police go mobile with high-tech command center
By Paula Quam
DL-Online
White Earth Police are now able to stretch the long arm
of the law even further.
The department now has a high tech way to deal with
emergency situations anywhere, anytime, as they have
turned a large RV into a fully functional command center on
wheels.
The RV is a 2006 model that the Tribal Police acquired
from FEMA — in fact, the vehicle was being used to coordinate recovery later efforts down south after Hurricane
Katrina hit in 2005.
While the police department got the shell of the vehicle at no cost through a federal surplus program, it invested
roughly $120,000 in equipment and updates into the new
command center.
Although the department used it for a small Mother’s
Day Powwow in White Earth last month, they will really
break it in this weekend at the big White Earth Powwow.
Administrative sergeant for the White Earth Police
Department, Jeremy Cossette, has been working on putting
the new asset together, and he says the vehicle belongs to
the Tribal Police but will benefit several area police departments.
“If a tornado or something happened to Detroit Lakes
or any other community, we’d be able to get here and within about 10 minutes be set up,” said Cossette.
The command center has a telescoping camera that’s
mounted on a 30-foot mast above the vehicle.
The camera, which cost roughly $15,000, can zoom up
to 26 times. “It is a piece of equipment that nobody has —
we could be a mile away from a house during like a hostage
situation, and we could watch things from a safe range, but
we can see what’s going on and coordinate with officers on
the ground,” said Cossette.
The camera is then fed into the command center, where
360 hours of footage can be recorded and fed into any of the
vehicle’s five monitors — including a big screen that hangs
on the outside of the vehicle in case there are several officers who need to watch the situation.
Cossette says the command center can act as an office
— a central place to coordinate any emergency situation
where several agencies are involved.
“We can take a radio configuration and within seconds
it can be hooked into our computers here so that we will be
able to talk to anyone,” said Cossette, adding that their
extensive radio capabilities also turn the back of the RV
into a police dispatch center.
“We have Becker County, Mahnomen, Clearwater, a
Left: The command center is a 42-foot diesel motor
home. Top: Jeremy Cossette, left, and Randy Goodwin
operate the telescoping camera set on top a 30-foot
mast. Bottom: The front of the command center.
statewide (channel), a marine radio incase the Coast Guard
is involved, a ham radio, a CB for heavy equipment — just
about any type of radio you can think of,” said Cossette.
The 42-foot, diesel motor home has a generator, phone
lines, wireless internet and emergency lights all around the
outside of the vehicle.
Even though the tribe paid for the majority of the command center’s equipment out of its general fund, the government surplus item would likely cost around $300,000 if
they had to buy it outright.
The command center will stay in a garage at the White
Earth Police Department, but Cossette says citizens will
likely see it out and about throughout the region.
“We’ve offered it to the Becker County Sheriff’s
Department for WE Fest, and it’s just something that can be
ready to go where it needs to at any time,” said Cossette.
Urban tribal members bus up
to Rez for some casino fun
Chi-Miigwech White Earth Tribal Council for
the Elder trip June 7-8 from Minneapolis to Shooting
Star Casino. The Elders were thrilled to take the
overnight trip and by all reports it was enjoyed greatly. District III Representative Gus Bevins met the bus
when it arrived and a number of people thought that
was very gracious of him. The White Earth Urban
Council provided box lunches for everyone on the
way up.
Pictured in front of the Shooting Star Casino, left to
right are Diane Adams, Sophia Jacobson, Jesse
Foster, Sybil Gund, Donna Hanks, and Patricia
Hanks
Photo by Marcy Hart
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Frank Willeto
Navajo Code Talker and former Navajo Nation VP, dies
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz.—Frank Chee Willeto, a
Navajo Code Talker and former Navajo Nation vice president, has died, the Navajo Nation recently announced. He
was 87.
Officials said Willeto died June 23 in his home in
Pueblo Pintado, N.M.
On June 25, Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly
ordered the Navajo Nation flag be flown at half-staff in
honor of Willeto.
“(He) served his country and returned home and
served his people in many ways,” Shelly said in a statement. “His life is an example of how to help people continuously until his last days. The Navajo Nation’s prayers
and condolences are with the family of Mr. Willeto.”
Leonard
In 1944, Willeto enlisted with the U.S. Marines 6th
Division, where he took Code Talker training classes. He
then served in the Pacific Theater in Saipan and Okinawa.
He received the Congressional Silver Medal in 2001
for his role as a Navajo Code Talker.
Willeto was born in Crownpoint, N.M. After World
War II, he returned to the reservation and worked with the
U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs roads department from 1946
to 1974.
He was elected as a tribal councilman in 1974 and
served until 1986, when he was elected president of the
Pueblo Pintado chapter. He served as vice president of the
Navajo Nation under the Milton Bluehouse administration.
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George Ross. This produced lots of laughs coming from the
room. In the next room Elders were shown how to make
really neat hats out of tissue, newspaper, ribbons and flowers. The best was voted on Thursday with first place going
to the only male to make one. Bill Hackett from Grand
Portage won the cribbage contest. The (Nintendo) Wii
Bowling Tournament was a hotly contested event with this
columnist besting all others!
water, check on the Elders and those who need looking
after as often as you can.
Caring for Mother Earth is a big part of Native Pride!
I would like to see more Elders qualify for next year’s
conference, preventative health screening and exercise will
get you there. Miigwech to chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor
and District I Representative Irene Auginaush for their
attendance and kind words about Wisdom Steps.
The 144th Annual White Earth Reservation
Celebration and Pow Wow looked like a big success with a
lot of vendors selling their wares and a lot of good pow
wow food. The large crowd seemed to fill the grounds with
only standing room left. The rain during the night before
only set back Grand Entry about two hours. For those of
you who haven’t seen the new grounds come out next year,
now you only have to walk ankle deep in mud if you want
to.
Summer is now here so stay cool and drink lots of
Photo by Leonard Wells
Tiny Ryan, left, and Georgianna Adams learned how to
make hats out of tissue, newspaper, ribbons and flowers
at the Honoring Our Elders Conference.
PRE-HARVEST FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 14 @ Waubun
1st Annual 5-K Walk/Fun Run!
Registration @ school – 6:30 a.m.
Run/Walk starts 8 a.m. sharp!
(For more info contact Carol @ 218-849-9761)
PARADE @ NOON
(Float line-up @ north end of Waubun)
FUN IN THE PARK FOLLOWING!
Bean Bag Tournament, Inflatable Games,
Kids Games, Book Bingo, Face Painting
Flea Market in the Park
No set-up charge – bring your own tables
For more info contact Diane @ 218-567-8517
Food Stands & Refreshments Available
Bring Your Family & Friends For a Fun Time!
This event is sponsored by Waubun Area Menʼs
Organization and Women of Waubun
The 5-K Fun Run/Walk co-sponsored by the White
Earth Diabetes Project
Free
Rabies Shot Schedule
July 19, Pine Point - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
August 16, Rice Lake - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
USDA
Dr. Phiel/Dr. Burger USDA Vets
Paid for by the White Earth Tribal Council
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The 5th Annual Summer Wild Rice Round-Up
will be held Aug. 17-19 at the Sandhill Bible Camp
located six miles south of Fosston, Minn.
Agenda
Friday, Aug. 17
3 p.m. - Registration: Meet and Greet
6 p.m. - Dinner
8 p.m. - AA Speaker: Kristy M., Minneapolis
10 p.m. - AA & Al-Anon Camp Fire Meeting
Saturday, Aug. 18
9 a.m. - Breakfast
10 a.m. - Al-Anon Speaker: Julie B., Erskine, Minn.
Noon - Lunch
1:30 p.m. - Open Workshop
1:30 p.m. - Recreation Options: swim, fish, canoe,
horseshoes, volleyball, softball, arts & crafts for kids
4 p.m.- Al-Anon Meeting
6:30 p.m. - Dinner
8 p.m. - AA speaker: Val F., Bemidji
10 p.m. - AA & Al-Anon Camp Fire Meeting
Sunday, Aug. 19
8 a.m. - Breakfast
9:30 a.m. - AA Speaker: Erick H., Fargo
11 a.m. - Packing and Farewells
Items to bring:
Bedding, towels, toiletries, coolers, ice, pop,
snacks, appropriate clothing for warm days and cool
nights. No pets allowed.
Lodging information
Call 218-435-6100 for RV and camping information or visit www.sandhillbiblecamp.com
Registration charges
$85 before Aug. 6, $95 after. This includes lodging
and all meals. Daily rate: $15 plus $10 for each meal.
Registration forms must be received no later than
Aug. 6, your canceled check is your receipt.
Contact information
Email: drgrain@arvig.net
Wild Rice Round-Up
PO Box 203, Mahnomen, MN 56557
www.wildriceroundup.com
Fred: 218-935-5007
Flea Market
Pappy’s Cafe
Downtown Waubun
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day
Vendors and buyers wanted!
For more information please contact
Bill Eck @ 218-850-8240 or 218-473-2700
White Earth Urban Community
Council meetings
The White Earth Urban Community Council
meetings are held the second Tuesday of every
month at 6 p.m. at the White Earth Urban Office
in Minneapolis. If there are questions call Bonni
Boudreau at 952-594-0403.
Book Review " Book Review " Book Review
Spirit of the Ojibwe: Images of Lac Courte Elders
by Sara Balbin, James R. Bailey, and Thelma
Nayquonabe
In the 1740s, a group of Ojibwe Indians left
Madeline Island, in Lake Superior, and traveled
south to Odaawaa Zaaga’igan, the place where they
found the dead Ottawa. Like other tribes and bands in
the area, these people, who became the Lac Courte
Oreilles Band, had most of their land taken by legal
chicanery and were relegated to a reservation.
Many found work in the burgeoning lumber
industry, but after the virgin forest was cut down,
they fell upon hard times. And this was not all that
they encountered. Facing the detrimental attitudes of
the time, and with their children forced to attend offreservation boarding schools, the Ojibwe were told
that their elaborate culture was of no account and that
their ancient language was worthless. Confronting
this challenge, the 32 elders whose stories are told
here, and many others, with courage and quiet determination, maintained their traditions and rebuilt their
heritage. If is to tell their story that this book was
written.
“These extraordinary portraits of Ojibwe elders
convey the warmth, the kindness, the humor, and the
ongoing endurance of our people. What a thoughtful
celebrations.”—Louise Erdrich (Turtle Mountain
Ojibwe), recipient of the Nelson Algren Award, the
National Book Critics Circle Award, and named a
finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction
“Like a young tree, I grew up with elders who
now look back at me from the canvas transformed by
Sara. Her sensitivity has sincerely captured their
essence. The Lac Courte Oreilles elders book provides an intimate visit into the lives of those who
endured the losses and brought forth me past into the
future. Although they are a small representation of
the many Ogichidaag and Ogichidaakweg (Warrior
Men and Women), we will forever hold this treasure
dear to our hearts, a treasure we will pass on to our
children.”—Alfred Trepania, former Chairman, Lac
Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa;
former President, Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council
Congregate Housing
In White Earth, Minn., is accepting applications for
one bedroom apartments.
Qualifications
Spirit of the Ojibwe: Images of Lac Courte
Oreilles Elders
by Sara Balbin, James R. Bailey, and Thelma
Nayquonabe
" 32 - four-color painted portraits by Sara Balbin
" 280 pages, perfectbound, $28.95
" Maps, glossary, gallery of rarely seen black &
white historical photographs
" ISBN 978-0-9823545-0-6
" CIP included
" Consortium Book Sales & Distribution
" Publisher: Holy Cow! Press @ www.holycowpress.org or 218-724-1653
*62 years or older *Independent Living
*Low Income, Disabled or Mobility Impaired
What We Have To Offer
*Socialization *Security *On-Site ENP
*Close to Health Care Facilities *Laundry Facilities
For more information, call or write:
36647 Co. Hwy. 21, Box 365
Waubun, MN 56589
218-983-3507 / 877-336-5572
elders@yahoo.com
By Stephan Carlson
University of Minnesota Extension
“Best summer curriculum for science
and math I have seen,” said David
Workman, summer school teacher for the
past four summers. “The students were
also well behaved!”
This year celebrated the 14th summer
of the White Earth Indian Reservation
Academy of Math and Science summer
program. The three-week program
reached over 52 students who attended
over 40 separate classes taught by
University faculty and graduate students,
reservation staff, tribal college faculty and
a host of community elders.
Students learned about rockets, wind
turbines, robots, kayaking, water testing,
forestry, GPS, wildlife, fishing, gardening,
invasive earthworms, wild edibles, invasive aquatics and what it takes to get ready
for going to college. They visited
University of Minnesota Crookston, Itasca
State Park, Little Elbow Park, and the
Rediscovery Center.
The most often heard comment
throughout the summer was, “can we
stretch the program for 9th graders to
attend next year?” Many of the 8th graders
have attended the program for the past
four summers.
A special garden was built at the RTC
to honor Andy Favorite who was instrumental in starting the summer school program 14 years ago. The program planted
the garden and put up a plaque on the
raised bed garden to recognize Andy’s
work with the Summer Academy over the
years.
Deb Zak shared at the closing feast,
“It takes a village to make this program
happen each summer and many thanks to
all who have helped make it a reality.”
The program was supported by the
White Earth Tribal Council, Circle of Life
Academy, John and Deb Zak Foundation
and the University of Minnesota’s
Extension, STEM Center and the College
of Engineering.
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Submitted photo
Students and instructors of the White Earth Indian Reservation Academy of Math and
Science program gather for a group photo on June 29.
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Obituaries " Obituaries " Obituaries " Obituaries " Obituaries
Gerald (Jerry) G. Green
Gerald (Jerry) G. Green, age 77, of Helena, Mont., passed away at his home on May
11, following a long battle with his health.
Jerry was born in Fosston, Minn., to Angline and Melvin Green on June 14, 1934.
He was raised and attended school in Fosston. He married Willow Ann Oppegard on
May 4, 1959. Together they had five boys: Dennis, Gary, Rodney, Mark and Bradley. They
moved to Seattle in 1960, then moved to Helena in 1972.
Together they spent 53 years.
He worked alongside his brothers in construction and
truck driving throughout his adult life. Jerry loved spending
time with his family and was always ready for a game of
cards. He enjoyed collecting coins, playing his harmonica and
hoped to someday play a guitar again. There is not a western
movie made that Jerry had not seen multiple times and was
always willing to watch again.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother;
brother, Orville; and sister-in-law, Nancy.
He is survived by his wife, Willow; brothers, Merle of
Anaconda, Mont., and Harold (Irene) of Fosston; twin brother, Donald (Faye); sister-in-law, Flora Green of Helena; sons,
Dennis of Post Falls, Idaho, Gary (Lynne), Rodney, Mark (Bree) and Bradley, all of
Helena; grandchildren: John, Brent, Marshall, Jet, Jessyca, Jolene, Becki, Seth, Cody,
Kayla, Jake, Kaitlyn, Gavin and Mason; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
A memorial mass was held May 18 at Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in
East Helena, Mont.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to 8304 Drama Drive, Helena, MT 59602.
Maxine J. Williams
Maxine J. Williams, age 75, of Detroit Lakes, died June 3 at Emmanuel Nursing Home
in Detroit Lakes.
Maxine June Fjeld was born April 16, 1937, in White Earth to Elmer and Isabelle
(Weaver) Fjeld. On Nov. 12, 1962, Maxine was united in marriage to Jimmie Williams in
Fargo. Maxine and Jimmie lived in West Fargo, where she worked for West Fargo Wire
Company. Maxine and Jimmie were also foster parents for several years. They moved to
Shell Lake in 1976, and Maxine started working for Swift’s Turkey Plant. She continued
working at Swift’s for six years before accepting a position with Snappy’s in Detroit Lakes
where she was employed for 19 years. Following her retirement, Maxine found great joy in
spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed working in her garden every spring
and summer. Maxine was an excellent cook where Salisbury steak and homemade bread
were just a few of her specialties. Her friends and family always looked forward to her holiday gift baskets full of freshly made goodies.
Maxine will be remembered and missed by her husband, Jimmie Williams of Detroit
Lakes; Donalee Lachowitzer of Detroit Lakes, Nancy (Ron) Broberg of Detroit Lakes and
Amy (Andy) Nolan of Rochert. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Miranda Sweet,
Christina Lachowitzer, Meghan Dohrer, Ashley Broberg, Paige Broberg, Morgan WilliamsBroberg, Antoinette Nolan, Tiara Nolan, Nathaniel Nolan, Zach Nolan, Nick Nolan and
Isabelle Nolan, three great-grandchildren: Jade Sweet, Zane Sweet and Dagon Stumbo;
along with four sisters: Cleo Parisian of Waubun, Theresa Newgren of Hawley, Mitzy
Kolnes of Detroit Lakes, and Tammy (Tim) Brown of Waubun.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Cameron Nolan; sister, Eva
Ludwig; and two brothers, Leo Parisian II and Harold Parisian.
Funeral services were held June 8 at Harvest Fellowship Church in Frazee.
Interment: Wildwood Cemetery in rural Detroit Lakes.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.
Memories may be shared online at www.daviddonehower.com
Ethel Rose Jackson
Ethel Rose Jackson, age 82, of White Earth, died June 7 at Oak Crossing in Detroit
Lakes.
Ethel Rose Jackson was born May 31, 1930, in White Earth to Lillian Jackson. She was
raised and educated in White Earth. She later moved to Pipestone, Minn., returning to the
White Earth area in the late 1940s. For a number of years, she worked as a housekeeper for
the Hartman family in Detroit Lakes.
Survivors include a brother, Edward (Eloise) Jackson of Detroit Lakes. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Beanie, Jack and Joe.
Funeral services were held June 11 at St. Columba Episcopal Church in White Earth.
Interment: St. Columba Episcopal Church cemetery.
Memories may be shared online at www.daviddonehower.com.
Ralph L. Stone
Ralph L. Stone, age 73, of White Earth, died June 20 at Essentia Health in Fargo.
Ralph Laverne Stone, known as John Lavern, was born Dec. 9, 1938, in White Earth.
He was raised and educated in Rice Lake. He served with the U. S. Army from 1962-1964.
Following his discharge, he returned to the Rice Lake area and worked as a logger camps
through out the entire state of Minnesota. He later worked for Butch Gordon Construction
of Mahnomen, retiring in 2004.
Ralph was known for the birch bark canoes that he made and for the time that he spent
in the woods. He enjoyed going to the casino, socializing, woodworking and going to the
area pow wow’s. He was also very proud of being a U.S. veteran.
Survivors include four nephews and a niece: Mike Stone of Grand Forks, Kelley
Stone of Ft. Totten, N.D., Charlie Stone of Fargo, Steven Stone of Devil’s Lake, N.D., and
Lynette Stone of St. Paul.
Funeral services were held June 25 at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Rice Lake.
Interment: St. Philip’s Cemetery.
Donna Bush Fuhrman
Donna Bush Fuhrman, age 66, of White Earth, died June 21 under Hospice Care of
the Red River Valley at her daughter’s home.
Donna Jean Bush, the daughter of Charles and Eliza (Goodman) Bush was born on
Oct. 24, 1945, in Cass Lake. She grew up in the Mahnomen and Naytahwaush areas,
where she attended school. As a young woman, Donna moved to Minneapolis. While living there she met Doug Fuhrman and the couple was united in marriage in 1978. The couple made their home in Grand Forks for many years and Donna worked for the potato factory. She later worked for a time as a certified nursing assistant. Donna continued her education at Northland Community and Technical College in East Grand Forks, Minn., where
she was trained as a surgical technician. In 2000, Donna moved to Cass Lake and then
back to the White Earth area in 2001 to make her home.
Donna was very kindhearted and a true caregiver. She tenderly cared for her father
until the time of his death and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was
known for her cooking and always had a meal ready for family. Donna greatly enjoyed
attending pow-wow’s and was a jingle dress dancer. She was often found quietly reading
or doing crossword puzzles but Donna also liked to go camping, go to the casino, and play
bingo.
Donna is survived by four daughters: Penny Fuhrman, Norma (Loren) Fuhrman, and
Lori Hill, all of White Earth, and Jackie Black of Mahnomen; one sister, Mary Lou Bush
of Casper, Wyo.; one uncle, Jim Bush of White Earth; numerous grandchildren; as well as
many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two nephews, Rob and Mark Hilliard; and
her cousin Ivan Bush.
Traditional Native American services were led by Allan Hardy on June 27 at the White
Earth Community Center. The Ogishida Drum provided music. Serving as pallbearers
were Charlie Hanks III, Billy Bush, Charlie “Punkin” Hanks Jr., Wally LaDucer, Loren
LaDucer and Austin Fuhrman. Honorary bearers included Doug Fuhrman, Jim Bush,
George Earth, Tim Goodman, Tom Hanks, Lenny Potter, and all of Donna’s friends at
White Earth and Leech Lake.
Interment: Samuel Memorial Episcopal Cemetery in Naytahwaush.
Arrangements: Anderson-Mattson Funeral Home of Mahnomen and Winger.
www.andersonmattson.com
Donnie L. St. Clair
Donnie L. St. Clair, age 38, of White Earth, died June 28 at his residence.
Donnie Lee St. Clair was born April 25, 1974, in Minneapolis to Dale and Harriet (St.
Clair) Hanks. He grew up and attended school in Minneapolis and as a teenager moved to
White Earth, graduating from the Circle of Life School in
White Earth. After school he started working at Shooting
Star Casino as a blackjack dealer where he also assisted in the
opening of the poker room. Donnie had a love for life and had
a big heart to those in need. During the holidays you would
find him bringing gifts to kids or delivering food to families
to help them celebrate. Donnie always had a smile and great
sense of humor. In his spare time he enjoyed playing poker
and a game of chess with friends and family and loved spending time with his kids. Donnie also had a passion for artwork.
He made several Native American pieces throughout the years
and was proud one was chosen for display at the Northland
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Skullduggery
Submitted photo
While hunting for deer sheds near Ogema earlier this year White Earth Police
Department Investigater John McArthur stumbled upon two buffalo skulls. He was
told the skulls are around 150 years old.
July WIC Clinic Calendar
Tuesday
Monday
2
Bagley
Elementary
School
9:45-3
9
Mahnomen
Environment
Building
11-5:30
16
Gonvick
Community
Center
10-3
23
Mahnomen
Riverland
Apts.
9:30-3
30
White Earth
Health
Center
8-12
Wednesday
3
Bagley
Elementary
School
9:45-3
4
WIC
Closed
July 4th
Holiday
17
Bagley
Elementary
School
9:45-3
24
Mahnomen
Riverland
Apts.
9:30-3
31
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
5
6
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
10
Mahnomen
Environment
Building
9:30-3
Friday
Thursday
11
Pine Point
School
9:30-3
12
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
18
19
Naytahwaush
Learning
Center
9:30-3
Naytahwaush
Learning
Center
9:30-3
25
26
Rice Lake
Community
Center
9:30-3
13
20
27
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
White Earth WIC
40520 Co Hwy 34
Ogema, MN 56569
218-983-6232
Times and
Dates are
Subject to
Change
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White Earth Natural Resources staff offering
firearms, ATV safety classes for Rez youth
BUILDING SUPPLIES, INC.
Open Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to Noon
The White Earth Natural Resources Department
is offering several youth safety classes in the upcoming months. Please sign up before a class starts in
your area. Call 218-573-3007 and leave your contact
information to reserve a spot. A minimum of five
students must be signed up to hold the class.
Firearms Safety Class - $7.50
Anyone 12-15 years of age will be eligible for
these classes. Youth 11 years of age are also eligible
but will not be able to use their certificate until their
12th birthday. There is also a Firearms Safety Home
Study Course, through a certified instructor for those
over 18 years of age. According to state regulations,
anyone born after Dec. 31, 1979, must have a
Firearms Safety Certificate in order to purchase a
license for hunting in Minnesota.
The White Earth Conservation Code requires
any MCT tribal member 12-15 years of age to have a
Firearms Safety Certificate in order to purchase a
Natural Resources Harvest Permit, which allows
them to hunt big or small game, including waterfowl,
within the reservation boundaries. You must have a
St. Clair
Boys & Girls Clubs
of the White Earth Reservation
participating in the Summer Food Program
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the White Earth Reservation is participating in the
summer foods service program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all
activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender,
age of disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal
service. Meals will be provided at all seven of the Boys & Girls Club sites
and times as follows:
White Earth Boys & Girls Club
June 1 – August 31
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Naytahwaush Boys & Girls Club
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Mahnomen Boys & Girls Club
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Rice Lake Boys & Girls Club
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Pine Point Boys & Girls Club
Lunch:12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Callaway Boys & Girls Club
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Elbow Lake Boys & Girls Club
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Adults over the age of 18 years of age may purchase a lunch for $3.45.
If you have questions, call Peggie Chisholm at 218-935-5554 ext. 3283
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy,
this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 202509410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing
impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal
Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
All articles and photos submitted to the
Anishinaabeg Today are run on a space available
basis. For more information call 218-983-3285
Ext. 5903 or email today@whiteearth.com
birth certificate, or SSN card to participate in this
class. Tribal members should also refer to the White
Earth Conservation Code for new regulations.
The purpose of this class is to teach the principles of safe and responsible firearms handling,
hunter responsibility, personal preparedness, basic
wildlife management, wildlife identification, and
basic outdoor survival skills. A student’s birth certificate is required on the first day of class.
Rice Lake Episcopal Church
When: August 14, 16, 20, 22, 24, 28, 30. Range
Day - August 31
Time: 6-8 p.m
Instructors: Richard Fox, Richard Jackson, and Ron
Warren
Pine Point Community Center
When: August 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 27, 29. Range
Day - August 31
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Instructors: Ron Warren, Richard Jackson, and
Richard Fox
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Art Gallery in Minneapolis.
Donnie is survived by his children: Austin Heisler of White Earth, Valerie St.
Clair of Rice Lake, Quentin Heisler of White Earth, Kennedy Heisler of White
Earth, Taylor St. Clair of Red Lake, and Angelique St. Clair of White Earth; parents, Dale and Harriet Hanks of Minneapolis and White Earth; along with his siblings: Dennis (Tracey Thompson) St. Clair of White Earth, Teresa (Joe Azure) St.
Clair of White Earth, Sherri Houle of Bemidji, Renae Almberg of Fargo, Daniel St.
Clair of Mahnomen, and Tara Libby of White Earth.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; niece, Kelsey Hanks; nephew,
Brennen “Bearman” Kier; great nephew, Aveeyon Kier; uncle, Clifford Hanks, and
numerous extended family members.
Funeral services for Donnie were held Monday, July 2 at the White Earth
Community Center.
Interment will be held at the St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery in White Earth.
Memories may be shared online at www.daviddonehower.com.
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Pine Point Elementary School held a graduation ceremony June 8
for the kindergarten and 8th grade classes.
Kindergarten: Back row from left are Kaylee Warren, Joseph
Harper, Kadence Peake, Xzania Ruiz, and Waasamoan Neeland.
Front row from left are Annisa Jones, Lylian French, Irene French,
Alondra Miller, and Jasmine Hanks. Not pictured: Douglas Bruguier.
8th Grade: Katie Schrieber, teacher, Samantha Robbins, and
Shaelyn Leigland.
ATTENTION
Foster Parents and Guardians
The White Earth Health Center requires consent or authorization
for all children under the age of 18 who seek medical care.
• All foster parents/caregivers must submit written authorization
when registering for the child’s appointment.
• If someone other than the parents brings a child to the appointment, a written authorization from the child’s parent must be presented at registration. If documentation isn’t presented at the
time of registration the child will not be seen.
Please call Mary Ellen Snell at 218-983-6230 with any questions.
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The American Association for State and Local
History (AASLH) proudly announces that Anton
Treuer is the recipient of an Award of Merit from the
AASLH Leadership in History Awards for the publication The Assassination of Hole in the Day. The
AASLH Leadership in History Awards is the most
prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history.
This year, AASLH is proud to confer 59 national
awards honoring people, projects, exhibits, books, and
organizations. The winners represent the best in the
field and provide leadership for the future of state and
local history. Presentation of the awards will be made
at a special banquet during the 2012 AASLH Annual
Meeting Oct. 5 in Salt Lake City.
The AASLH awards program was initiated in
1945 to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation
of state and local history throughout the United States.
The American Association for State and Local
History is a not-for-profit professional organization of
individuals and institutions working to preserve and
promote history.
The Assassination of Hole in the Day explores the
murder of the controversial Ojibwe chief who led his
people through the first difficult years of dispossession
by white invaders—and created a new kind of leader-
Jameson Millage
July 1
Happy 3rd
Birthday
“J”
Grandpaʼs
Boy!
Lots of Love
Mom,
Grandpa,
Grandma
& Aunties
Happy Anniversary
Mom & Dad
June 22
Love - Krystal & Des
Happy Birthday Dad
Jeff Thompson
June 23
Love - Krystal, Des, Mom,
Karissa, Jeffery
ship for the Ojibwe. On June 27, 1868, Hole in the Day
(Bagone-giizhig) the Younger left Crow Wing, Minn.,
for Washington, DC, to fight the planned removal of
the Mississippi Ojibwe to a reservation at White Earth.
Several miles from his home, the self-styled leader of
all the Ojibwe was stopped by at least 12 Ojibwe men
and fatally shot.
Hole in the Day’s death was national news, and
rumors of its cause were many: personal jealousy, retribution for his claiming to be head chief of the
Ojibwe, retaliation for the attacks he fomented in
1862, or reprisal for his attempts to keep mixed-blood
Ojibwe off the White Earth Reservation. Still later,
investigators found evidence of a more disturbing plot
involving some of his closest colleagues: the business
elite at Crow Wing.
While most historians concentrate on the Ojibwe
relationship with whites to explain this story, Anton
Treuer focuses on interactions with other tribes, the
role of Ojibwe culture and tradition, and interviews
with more than fifty elders to further explain the events
leading up to the death of Hole in the Day.
Anton Treuer is Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji
State University and author of nine books, including
Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But
Were Afraid to Ask, Ojibwe in Minnesota, and The
Assassination of Hole in the Day.
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Pine Point Regular School Board Meeting
Monday, April 2, 2012 @ 6 p.m.
Pine Point School Staff Room
1.0 Roll Call – Meeting called to order by Chairman Lyman
Roberts at 6:02 p.m.
Members present – Sara Clark, Alvina Fairbanks, Dennis
Tibbetts, Ronald Butcher, Lyman Roberts, Albert Basswood
Jr.
Ex-officio – Rochelle Johnson, Principal
2.0 Recognition of Visitors – Bonnie Meeks
3.0 Approval/Amendment of Agenda – Motion by Ronald
Butcher to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by
Albert Basswood Jr. All in favor. Motion carried.
4.0 Public participation on agenda items – None
5.0 Approval/Amendment of Minutes – Motion by Dennis
Tibbetts to approve the March 5 and 22, 2012 minutes as
presented, seconded by Alvina Fairbanks. All in favor.
Motion carried
6.0 Finance
6.1 Treasurer’s Report – Motion by Dennis Tibbetts to
approve the Treasurer’s Report for March 2012, seconded by
Sara Clark. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2 Payment of Bills & Electronic Funds Transfer –
Motion by Alvina Fairbanks to approve the payment of bills
for the month of March 2012 in the amount of $83,023.95
for check #23468 through check #23544 and the EFT for
March 2012 for Federal & State Payroll Tax, seconded by
Ronald Butcher. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.0 Unfinished Business
7.1 No unfinished business
8.0 New Business
8.1 Health & Safety Policy – Motion by Dennis Tibbetts
to adopt the new Health & Safety Policy, seconded by Alvina
Fairbanks. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.0 Principal’s Report – Discussion on Title IX Grant;
Basketball Court; Playground update; Open Gym; Training
on 3rd Grade Literacy; Staffing for 2012/13 school year;
Staff Development Character Challenge Course, MCA testing in April. No action needed.
10.0 Public participation – None
11.0 Adjournment – Motion by Dennis Tibbetts to adjourn
the meeting at 6:25 p.m, seconded by Ronald Butcher. All in
favor. Motion carried.
Student News
White Earth descendant Lacey Soto was named to the
Spring 2012 Dean’s List in the College of Education and
Human Service Professions at University of Minnesota
Duluth. Students must have a 3.50 grade point average
(GPA) or higher for the semester to the make the Deans’s
List - Lacey earned a 3.71 GPA. She will be starting her
junior year this fall and is majoring in psychology. Lacey
is the daughter of Charlie and Patty Soto of rural White
Earth and is a 2010 graduate of Waubun High School.
The White Earth LTCC program
is accepting bids for 1 Home Modification to be done
at an individual home located near the Naytahwaush
area on the White Earth Reservation. Modifications
must be performed by a licensed contractor and per
MN State Code. Payment will be made in full after
final inspection and approval of completed job. Bid
specifications and location are available at the White
Earth Tribal Health Building, 26246 Crane Road,
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 or requested in person at the
White Earth Tribal Health Building. We are open
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Bids will be accepted
until 4:30pm on 7/22/2012. Phone: 218-983-3286 Ext:
1277.
Anishinaabeg Today
Pine Point Regular School Board Meeting
Monday, May 7, 2012 @ 6 p.m.
Pine Point School Staff Room
1.0 Roll Call – Meeting called to order by Chairman
Lyman Roberts at 6:03 p.m.
Members present – Sara Clark, Alvina Fairbanks, Dennis
Tibbetts, Ronald Butcher, Lyman Roberts, Albert Basswood
Jr.
Ex-officio – Rochelle Johnson, Principal
2.0 Recognition of Visitors – Bonnie Meeks
3.0 Approval/Amendment of Agenda – Motion by Ronald
Butcher to approve the agenda as amended: Add 8.4 Success
for the Future Grant, seconded by Dennis Tibbetts. All in
4.0 Public participation on agenda items – None
5.0 Approval/Amendment of Minutes – Motion by Dennis
Tibbetts to approve the April 2, 2012 minutes as presented,
seconded by Alvina Fairbanks. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.0 Finance
6.1 Treasurer’s Report – Motion by Ronald Butcher to
approve the Treasurer’s Report for April 2012, seconded by
Sara Clark. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2 Payment of Bills & Electronic Funds Transfer –
Motion by Dennis Tibbetts to approve the payment of bills
for the month of April 2012 in the amount of $45,615.94 for
check #23545 through check #23621 and the EFT for April
2012 for Federal & State Payroll Tax, seconded by Alvina
Fairbanks. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.0 Unfinished Business
7.1 No unfinished business
8.0 New Business
8.1 Basketball Court – Discussion. No action needed.
8.2 Resignation – Motion by Dennis Tibbetts to accept
R. Roberts resignation, seconded by Ronald Butcher. All in
8.3 Personnel – Motion by Ronald Butcher to reassign H.
Nelson as Title I Teacher for 2012-2013 school year and to
reassign A. Bloom as SpEd One-to-One Paraprofessional,
seconded by Dennis Tibbetts. 4-for; 1-abstain. Motion carried.
8.4 Success for the Future Grant – Motion by Sara Clark
to approve 2012-2013 grant and Resolution, seconded by
Albert Basswood Jr. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.0 Principal’s Report – Discussion on Testing, Grants
submitted, Trainings, Open Gym, Playground, and
Upcoming Events. No action needed.
10.0 Public participation – None
11.0 Adjournment – Motion by Dennis to adjourn the
meeting at 6:45 p.m., seconded by Ronald Butcher. All in
WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT
CHILDRENʼS COURT
In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of:
Eleanor Sargent
Summons of the Filing of Permanency Petition
Court File No. CC-11-692
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on May 7, 2012,
a Permanency Petition was filed with the White
Earth Tribal Court regarding the legal custody of
the above named child(ren). You are asked to
contact the White Earth Tribal Courtroom located
at the RTC in White Earth, Minnesota, to receive
notification of the hearing date. The telephone
number is 218-983-4648. If you fail to appear for
this hearing the Court may find you in default and
enter an order.
Dated: June 13, 2012
Daniel Morris
Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare
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Circle of Life Raffle Winners
The Circle of Life Yearbook staff would like to thank
the following for their donations to our annual raffle: Grand
Casino Mille Lacs; Seven Clans Casino Red Lake;
Minnesota Vikings; St. Paul Saints; Golden Eagle Bingo;
Pizza Ranch; Gloria Hanks and Ellie Boutwell. Thank you
Dayton Oppegard for drawing the names.
Baby/lap star quilt
Punky Clark
Grand Casino overnight stay
Miranda Bevins
Seven Clans overnight stay
Diane Madigan
Autograph photo (Percy Harvin)
Patty Straub
St. Paul Saints Baseball tickets
Carol Zortman
Golden Eagle Bingo Pass
Patty Straub
Vanessa Fineday
Star Norcross
Don York
Pizza Ranch certificate
Vanessa Fineday
Pizza Ranch certificate
Don York
Pen case
Pat Miller
Earrings
Michelle Frederick
Earrings
Millie Roy
Earrings
Michelle Frederick
Earrings - donated by Ellie
Diane Madigan
Earrings - by Gloria
LuWanda Jackson
Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket. The money
raised went towards our yearbook payment.
Thank You
Words can’t express our gratitude for the overwhelming
love and support we received from friends, neighbors, family and people throughout the state during the hospitalization
and loss of our beloved Andy Favorite. Thank you for the
prayers, ceremonies, the sacred medicines, also to everyone
that provided and prepared the food for the wake and funeral. A huge thank you to Lorna and Skip for being there for
the first hours and driving mom to the hospital in Fargo.
Thank you to Rev. Coke Smith and Chaplin Dub Roy, the
Smokey Hill drum group, Candi McGregor for the beautiful
hymns. Also thank you to the White Earth Tribal Council for
the great support, the casket bearers, honorary bearers, the
guys from Andy’s group for spending the night at the center,
and David-Donehower Funeral Home. Again thank you all
during this difficult time. If we missed thanking anyone,
please know we are deeply grateful to all who helped in any
way.
The Family of Andrew Favorite
The family of John B. Buckanaga would like to thank
friends and family for your thoughtfulness and comfort during the loss of our beloved husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and uncle. The many flowers, food, cards
and caring were greatly appreciated.
Thanks goes to our Pine Point community Spiritual
Advisor, Mike Swan and Spiritual helper Timothy St. Clair
for performing pipe ceremonies and smudging. Thanks to
Melvin Goodman for providing the Pine Point Staff and the
Pine Point Elder’s for showing their continued support.
Thank you Father Walter for mass, the Ojibwe Hymn
Singers for singing for John B., Grandson’s Wesley and
Daniel Jourdain for singing a special hand drum song for
their grandpa. Would also like to thank the Smokey Hill
drum group, Vince Beyl for his wonderful words, all the
pallbearers, honorary pallbearers and David-Donehower
Funeral Home for their patience and understanding.
A special thanks goes to the First Nation Church group
that assisted with setting up the tables and chairs, worked in
the kitchen, served and cleaned during the wake and funeral.
We could not have done it without you. Also to everyone
who volunteered and helped, visited and prayed during this
difficult time. Everyone's kindness will never be forgotten.
Miigwech!
The family of John B. Buckanaga
Pine Point Community
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Keenie’s Korner
Strategies for Good Bone Health
By Colleen Blattenbauer
SNAP Program
Bone health is very important, especially when it
comes to preventing diseases like osteoporosis. To
improve the health of your bones, eat more foods that
are good for them! Incorporate these healthful foods
into your daily diet. You want to foster bone strength
and make sure that your body gets all the nutrients that
it needs. Not sure where to start? Here are a few healthful options, all of which are great ways to get more
bone-healthy elements.
• Add chopped kale and other dark greens to soups,
stir-fry dishes, and salads.
• Use canned salmon with bones and no added salt
in place of tuna. This adds variety and more calcium.
• Sprinkle a few chopped nuts over yogurt and
fruit. Nuts add crunch, flavor, and important bonehealthy minerals.
• Make a smoothie using skim milk, yogurt, fruit
and wheat germ. These ingredients contain calcium and
important vitamins and minerals.
When you choose dairy products, follow My
Plate’s advice and choose nonfat or low-fat options.
This information has been brought to you by Food
and Health Communications: www.foodandhealth.com
Colleen Blattenbauer
White Earth Nutrition Education
USDA “SNAP” (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program)
Phone: 1-218-983-3286 Ext. 1395
Looking for Family
I am looking for any relatives for Andrew Ralph Roy,
born Jan. 14, 1951. I know he was born on the reservation
and was placed in a foster home with a couple named Emma
and Ernest Bittner. He was raised in the cities. Andy has
one child, a son, and two beautiful granddaughters. They
are looking for any relatives as they are wanting to know
more about there heritage. Andy has since passed away in
Duluth a few years ago. If anyone has any information
please email or phone me. All information would be greatly appreciated.
Micheele Green
1-320-759-0821 or mickeyg32955@yahoo.com
Adopted son looking for birth mother. Born Oct. 30,
1969 in Minneapolis. Adopted through Catholic Charities
at the age of 1. Not sure about any siblings. Contact me,
Jason Notermann at jnotermann@me.com
In Memory
Our family is a circle of Love and Strength,
With every birth the circle grows.
Real Estate
Counselor Realty of Detroit Lakes
With every passing the circle is broken;
Only to join those who have passed before;
Thus another circle begins to grow in the heavens above.
I like to think the stars in the heavens are our love ones
shinning down on us letting us know the circle never ends.
We miss you both,
Jeremiah and dennis Watson’s Family
Happy Birthday Jamison Brown
June 28, 2007 to May 22, 2009
WAUBUN HOME: Nice starter home, 3 bdrms 1 1/2 baths,
large lot, garden site, nice trees and a deck in back. Also has
an attached garage, garden shed, huge 2nd garage and large
private back yard. Listed by Dick Carr. Call for an appointment. #22-56090 - $72,500. Cell: 218-841-2238. Email:
rjcarr121@hotmail.com
Today is your birthday, and like many more I will
always love you! I can’t buy you new clothes or new toys
and I can’t give you anymore new joys. I can’t hold your
hand and say I love you! I can’t hold your hand and tell
you why the sky is blue. You are not here with us anymore. When God took you from us and chose you for him
I thought my world was gonna end. It almost did and I felt
incomplete. Then God gave to us some new tiny feet.
When I hear her pitter-patter I always think of you. I can’t
hold you in my arms and give you hugs and kisses, I can
only hold the memories or the days I been missing. I can
still hear your laughter although it’s been a couple years.
Today is your birthday and now you are five. I think of
how much time has passed since you were mine. I think
of you everyday. I will love you forever and always.
MAHNOMEN HOME: Very livable home on a large treed corner lot, has lots of room, TV room, family room w/fireplace
and a living room w/fireplace. Tons of storage space. 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, laundry room, craft room. Large deck and a
10x10 garden shed. Listed by Dick Carr. Call for an appointment. #22-55718 - $124,900. Cell: 218-841-2238. Email:
rjcarr121@hotmail.com
Love you,
Mommy, Daddy,
and your baby sister Jasmine
A lot has changed, the rest remains the same
Like the winds whisper of you calling my name
I know it’s really you in the shadows standing there
So I whisper “I love you grandma” as I hug and hold the air
Life has been rough since you have gone
Dealing with life issues without you to lean on
You said it was going to be hard, I wasn’t for sure
About all this cruel world and all the hurt I’d have to endure
I’m doing all I can dealing with all of this
Your guidance is felt, but your physical presence is missed
I try to make decisions based on lessons of thought
Looking back on memories and everything I was taught
The first year has without a doubt been tough
An emotional war with the fate being rough
I look at your pictures as tears fall and I begin to cry
Seeking your advice with hopes of understand why
Please rest now grandma is what I wanted to say
Be with Creator and the rest of the family okay
Grandpa Bernie, JR, Carol and Big Jay - just to name a few
Miss you grandma, and just wanted to say “I love you....”
WAUBUN HOME: This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is situated
on a large corner lot. Has steel siding, all new windows, new
doors, newer shingles, new elec service, new furnace, new
water heater. Has front and back porches. Listed by Dick
Carr. Call for an appointment. #22-56073 - $44,500. Cell:
218-841-2238. Email: rjcarr121@hotmail.com
For Sale by Owner
MAHNOMEN HOME: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, clean/dry basement, large oak kitchen, double garage, separate older
garage, large lot. $107,000. Call 701-212-9066.
Help WE Boys & Girls Clubs
with “We Care” receipts
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the White Earth
Reservation has been approved to begin participating in
the “We Care” receipt program from Central Market grocery store in Detroit Lakes. This is a rebate program and
the Boys & Girls Clubs of the White Earth Reservation
will receive a 1 percent rebate from Central Market for
every receipt that is turned in.
Receipt collection boxes are located in all seven club
locations.
Please help the Boys & Girls Clubs of the White
Earth Reservation by having grocery receipts stamped
with the “We Care” sticker and turning them in.
Garage/Rummage Sales
Help the Hoarders Garage Sale
July 27 & 28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Strawberry Lake, 34166
County Hwy 34 Ogema (near the Christian Retreat)
Family Reunion
Family & Friends invited to Cogger & Leu Family
Reunion, Saturday, July 7, 12-5 p.m. at Cormorant Lakes
Sportsman's Club, 6 miles south of Audubon.
HUGE Rummage AND Auction
Waubun Community Center, Saturday, July 14
Household items, sporting goods, tools, furniture, toys,
clothes, country store/bake sale and so much more!
Rummage sale 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Auction sale at 11 a.m.
Proceeds will go toward the Lake Grove Church
Scholarship Fund
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WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE )
WHITE EARTH RESERVATION
)ss.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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White Earth Tribal Court
Lawnmower repair & sales: Reasonable rates and fast
service for lawnmower repairs or garden tillers.
Reconditioned mowers for sale; will also buy mowers. Call
Don Vizenor at 218-936-3638.
In Re the Custody of:
Kathy Wadena,
and
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Petitioner,
Wanted to buy: Leeches, bloodsuckers, snapping turtles
and painted turtles. Call Eric at 218-849-7654.
Shannon McPherson,
Respondents.
Summer sale: White Earth wild rice for $8 per lb., plus
USPS Priority mail cost. Please call Denise at 218-4733215 and leave a message.
SUMMONS
Taxidermy: Call Dan Clark at Deep Woods Taxidermy at
218-983-4196 or his cell at 218-204-0565.
THE WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE TO THE ABOVENAMED RESPONDENT:
Professional tattoos and custom pencil-specializing in
memorial portraits and wildlife. For appointments call
Jesse Alvarado at 218-261-0319 or myspace.com/
mahkoonce
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to
serve on Petitioner's attorney an answer to the Petition for
Custody which is on file in the office of the Clerk of the
White Earth Tribal Court, within twenty (20) days after the
service of this summons on you, exclusive of the day of
service. A hearing has been scheduled for July 17, 2012,
at 11:00 a.m. at the White Earth Tribal Court in White
Earth, MN.
Birth Announcements
If you fail to respond to this petition, judgment by default
will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the
petition.
May 30
Xavier James Weaver
7 lbs., 1 oz.
Janelle Bigbear and Lyman Weaver
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING PROVISIONS
SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO BOTH PARTIES TO
THIS ACTION UNLESS THEY ARE MODIFIED BY THE
COURT OR THE PROCEEDING DISMISSED:
May 31
Xander Michael Accobee
8 lbs., 9 oz.
Jessica Jackson and Michael Accobee
(1)NEITHER PARTY MAY DISPOSE OF ANY ASSETS
EXCEPT (i) FOR THE NECESSITIES OF LIFE OR FOR
THE NECESSARY GENERATION OF INCOME OR
PERSERVATION OF ASSETS, (ii)BY AN AGREEMENT IN
WRITING, OR (iii)FOR RETAINING COUNSEL TO
CARRY ON OR TO CONTEST THIS PROCEEDING,
May 31
McKinley Brae Savior
7 lbs., 1 oz.
Rebecca and Nicolas Savior
(2)NEITHER PARTY MAY HARASS THE OTHER PARTY;
AND
(3) ALL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST BE MAINTAINED AND CONTINUED WITHOUT CHANGE IN COVERAGE OR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION.
June 11
Deja Mae Auginaush
8 lbs., 15 oz.
Latoya Auginaush
IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, YOU
WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT.
White Earth Tribal Court
P.O. Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-3825
Please Notify White
Earth Contract Health
White Earth Contract Health patients who are
seen in the emergency room must notify Contract
Health 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 resources.
If you have any questions call 1-800-477-0125
or 218-983-4300 Ext. 6280, 6281, or 6282.
Attention
Existing Home Owners!
Enrollees living on the White Earth
Indian Reservation in need of a new
well, septic tank or drain field should
contact the White Earth Public Works
at 218‐983‐3202 for an
application for these services.
June 12
Raquel Annalyse Millage
8 lbs., 11 oz.
Tiffany and Nathan Millage
June 22
Dalayna Lynn Littlewolf
7 lbs., 8 oz.
Tabitha Porter and Charlie Littlewolf
June 23
Andrew Ethan Loreth
7 lbs., 13 oz.
Rachel and Charles Loreth
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