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Inside PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID MPLS, MN PERMIT NO. 100 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Page 13 Page 8 Page 6 Bois Forte VOL. 33 NO. 7 NETT LAKE, MINNESOTA - August 2010 www.boisforte.com Construction projects wrapping up, getting underway on the Reservation Community and Government Services Center grand opening set for this fall “Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer.” With so many construction projects starting, progressing and finishing on the Bois Forte Reservation, those old song lyrics are only partly fitting this summer. Here is an update on how rest and relaxation have taken a back seat to schedules and sawing. Views of the new Community and Government Services Center show how much construction is progressing in anticipation for the grand opening this fall. Community and Government Services Center The biggest project by any measure is the new Community and Government Services Center. At $12 million and 48,000 square feet, it has been the Tribal Government’s largest-ever construction project. And it’s nearly done: in August, staff will begin moving in, and a grand opening celebration is being planned for Sept. 16 during ricing season. “That way people who live around here and folks who come from farther away to rice can all see and enjoy the new center,” said Band Chairman Kevin Leecy. Your new Tribal Council With its adaptable spaces, the facility has been designed to accommodate all sorts of gatherings, from powwows to community meetings to funerals. (cont. on page 6) Grand Opening Celebration of the new In their first group photo, District I Representatives Brandon Benner and Cathy Chavers, Secretary-Treasurer David Morrison, Sr., Tribal Chair Kevin Leecy, District II Representative Ray Toutloff. BOIS FORTE NEWS Community and Government Services Facility Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 Time to be determined P.O. Box 16 Nett Lake, MN 55772 • bfnews@boisforte-nsn.gov • Visit us! www.boisforte.com AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Page 2 • Bois Forte News • August 2010 National and State News Tracie Stevens confirmed as Chair of NIGC Tracie Stevens, an enrolled member of the Tulalip Tribes in Washington State, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new Chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Stevens, who was nominated for a threeTracie Stevens year term by President Obama in April, will oversee the quasi-independent federal agency, which has approximately 115 staffers nationwide and a $16 million annual budget. The National Indian Gaming Commission's primary mission is to regulate gaming activities on Indian lands for the purpose of shielding Indian Tribes from organized crime and other corrupting influences. The independent Commission also works to ensure that Indian Tribes are the primary beneficiaries of gaming revenue and that gaming is conducted fairly and honestly by both operators and players. To achieve these goals, the commission is authorized to conduct investigations and undertake enforcement actions, including the issuance of notices of violation, assessment of civil fines, and/or issuance of closure orders. The Commission conducts background investigations and audits and reviews and approves Tribal gaming ordinances. For the past 12 years, Stevens worked in various capacities for her Tribe in both government and business operations. In her most recent position Travel Support for Native Artists The National Native Artist Exchange, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts, is designed to support the exchange of artistic skills and knowledge among Native artists. American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian artists throughout the United States may apply to teach, learn, and collaborate in traditional and/or contemporary Native art forms through travel from one region to another across the nation. Grants of up to $1,500 will be awarded based on budgets appropriate to the scope of travel. Requests must be received at least two calendar months prior to the departure date of the proposed trip. Visit the New England Foundation for the Arts website to review the program guidelines: nefa.org/grants_services/national_native_artist_exchange Community Meeting International Falls Thursday, Aug. 26 5:00 p.m. AmericInn B O I S F O RT E NEWS as senior policy analyst with the Tulalip Tribes’ government affairs office, Stevens managed dayto-day operations, including overseeing external public affairs and government relations functions. Stevens, who received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences from the University of Washington-Seattle, also recently served as Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk. In this role, Stevens provided policy guidance to the Assistant Secretary regarding Tribal issues such as gaming, law enforcement, energy, Tribal consultation, economic development, land-into-trust, Tribal government disputes, budget priorities, and treaty and natural resource rights. She has also been active in rebuilding the nation-to-nation relationship between Tribes and the Department of Interior. USDA invites Tribal producers, business owners, governments, others to attend Tribal Summit The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold a Tribal Summit to highlight programs and funding opportunities for Tribal producers, business owners, governments, service providers and residents on Aug. 9-10 at the Seven Clans Casino in Red Lake. Staff from the Farm Service Agency, Rural Development, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the University of Minnesota Extension will give program overviews and be available to answer questions throughout the Summit. Other USDA agencies providing information at the Summit include: Risk Management Agency, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the Forest Service. The Summit will feature a keynote address from Janie Hipp, Senior Advisor on Indian Affairs to the Secretary of Agriculture. Summit attendees also will hear success stories on past USDA/Tribal partnerships, participate in a field tour of Red Lake Nation projects, and have networking opportunities during meals and breaks. There are also two scholarships per reservation available to Tribal producers, business owners, etc. to pay for registration, lodging, food and mileage to attend the Summit. The USDA Summit is being held in conjunction with the Northern Minnesota Reservation Economic Development Summit & Trade Show, which is scheduled for Aug. 11-12. For more information, contact Dave Wise, Natural Resources Conservation Service Tribal Liaison at (218) 879-0863, dwise@fdltcc.edu or dave.wise@mn.usda.gov. AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Bois Forte News • August 2010 • Page 3 Gaming revenue continues to decline The June Bois Forte News reported that casinos across the country were experiencing revenue declines resulting in plunging profits and employee layoffs. The stories reported across the country continue to reflect that trend. Here are a few examples: Iowa reports first-ever revenue decline The recession has taken a hit on Iowa casinos, where revenues have dropped for the first time since 1993. State regulators say revenue fell by 3.5 percent for the fiscal year ended June 30. According to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, the state’s 17 casinos reported gross gambling revenue of $1.3 billion, down from $1.4 billion in fiscal 2009. Commission Chairman Greg Seyfer says it's a sign the economy is taking a toll and that the state may be close to hitting the saturation point. Riviera files for Chapter 11 protection Riviera Holdings Corp., parent company of the Riviera Hotel Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, has filed for protection from its creditors under federal bankruptcy laws. Riviera Holdings lost $4.5 million in the first quarter, but its operating loss totaled $629,000. The filing marks the third time the 55-year-old Strip casino has filed for bankruptcy protection, most recently emerging from Chapter 11 in 1993. Pequot suspend per capita payments The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council is eliminating per capita payments to tribal members as part of efforts to restructure more White Earth restores order Reprinted July 15, 2010 Bemidji Pioneer (Edited for length) The White Earth Police Department along with the White Earth Conservation Department, with assistance from the Becker County Sheriff’s Department, Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Department, Clearwater County Sheriff’s Department, Bureau of Indian Affairs Police from Bois Forte, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Safe Trails Task Force, successfully restored law and order on Tuesday, July 13, by removing a small group of protesters, that had been camping outside the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council (RTC) Administrative Building. According to a press release from Gary Padrta, the White Earth media relations director, the protester’s demonstration hinged on a petition asking for the removal of White Earth Tribal Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor. “The actions of the protesters had become more aggressive forcing the RTC into a security lock down on Monday, July 12,” Padrta wrote. “Police officers and conservation officers of the White Earth Nation remained inside the RTC Administrative Building overnight for building security. Safety concerns for employees and staff AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 weighed heavily in the decision of the White Earth RTC to close the Administrative Building Tuesday, July 13.” Tactical and planning assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Police at Bois Forte assisted the White Earth Police Department and the White Earth Conservation in removing a fortified barricade placed in the roadway leading up to the RTC Administrative Building. Two protesters were arrested at this location due to unlawful conduct, and a third protester was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Two two-person teams from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension followed close behind videotaping the actions of the police officers. Protesters moved to a location where a short standoff occurred between law enforcement officers and protesters. A segment of the group decided to move to another location where they could protest in a peaceful manner. Law enforcement officers assisted a small group of the remaining protesters at the campsite in the cleanup of the grounds. The White Earth Tribal Council is currently working through the process of a removal petition concerning Vizenor as outlined in the Revised Constitution and Bylaws of the than $2 billion in debt. The tribal government, owners of Foxwoods Casino Resort in Connecticut, has informed some 450 members that their monthly distributions — said to range between $7,500 and $10,000 as recently as a year ago — will cease December 31. According to local news reports, it is not clear whether the council is ending the payments by choice or whether it’s been more or less forced to do so by its senior lenders, which includes Kien Huat, the Malaysian group that bankrolled construction of Foxwoods, and a Bank of America-led syndicate that provided a $700 million credit line. Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (MCT), specifically Article X, Section 3. The Tribal Council denied the first removal petition two months ago because the petition failed to meet the minimum number of valid signatures. Joseph Plumer, White Earth Band tribal attorney, explained that the law requires each member of the White Earth Tribal Council to receive a copy of the removal petition. After that, the Tribal Council has 15 days to give the accused, Vizenor, written notice of the charges and set a date for hearing on the removal petition, with at least five days for public notice. The 15-day period has passed. Vizenor has been notified of the charges, and a hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 9 at the Shooting Star Event Center. The petition to remove her from office claims illegal activity in law enforcement and the court system. It also accuses Vizenor of not following the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Constitution. The White Earth Tribal Council will validate all signatures – the number hasn’t been confirmed – and make a decision on whether the charges are valid. B O I S F O RT E N E W S Page 4 • Bois Forte News • August 2010 RTCNews Help us find those who have Trust Money owed them The names below are Band members who are beneficiaries of money from the Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians. We are requesting your help locating these individuals. If you know someone on the list, please encourage them, or their family, to send a current address, telephone number or death certificate for the named individual to: Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians 522 Minnesota Avenue Room 304 Bemidji, Minnesota 56601 B O I S F O RT E NEWS Last Name CONNOR CONNOR CONNOR CONNOR CONNOR CONNOR CONNOR CONNOR CONNOR CONNOR CONNOR CONNOR CONNOR DORR CONNOR GRAHAM CONNOR JR CONNORS CONNORS CONNORS CONNORS CONNORS COOK COOK COOK CORDERO CREG CROWE JR CURRAN CURRAN JR CURRAN JR DALE DALGREN DAY DAY-ALCOCER DEEGAN JR DEFOE DESAUTELL DEVRIES DRIFT DROUILLARD DROUILLARD DROUILLARD DUPREE ESTATE ELLIS EMERY EMERY ENO ERNSTON EVANS EVANS FAIRBANKS FISHER JR FRIDAY First Name JOE ROSE CHERICE M GAHGEWEZAINCE GAHSHIPOWAYWEDUMOKE GALLANT GAWBOY GAWBOY GEORGE GESHICK GESHICK GESHICK GESHICK GEZAINCE GLASS GOGGLEYE GOGGLEYE GOOD WILLIAM P APRIL J BARTON J MARGARET JOSEPHINE AUDREY F MILTON E RAYMOND SHAWANNASHAKE CARLOS A KELLY B WILMA /ANDREWS/ KAREY GOODSKY BONESS ELK ESTATE This office will also accept faxed information at 218-755-1167. Beneficiaries who have questions can call Roger Heger, the Fiduciary Trust Officer at 218-751-4338. Last Name First Name ADAMS ALEX ADAMS CHRISTOPHER L ADAMS ELLEN J ADAMS JOSEPH ADAMS NORMAN G ADAMS ROBERT M ADAMS JOURDAIN REGINA AHNONOSHIEB AMIOT BROOKE ANDERSON JOHN T ANDERSON SHARON M ANDERSON TIMOTHY G ANNETT PATRICIA M. APONTE VIVIAN L ASTOLFI SYLVIA BAILEY CLARISIA M BARTO ANGELA BARTO RODNEY BAXTER DEBORAH J BERLIEN NOREEN A BERLIEN SR EDWIN V BLACKJACK MAGGIE BOMBAY JR KENNETH BONESS NORENE L BONEY VERNON D BOSHEY MARY F BOSHEY RAYMOND BOSHEY SHARON BOSHKAYGEB JIM BRESSETTE BABY GIRL BRUYERS ROSE A BUNKER CARLOS A BURNSIDE JANICE /ANDREWS/ BURNSIDE ROSE BUTLER JR JOHN BUTLER SR JOHN BUTLER SR JOHN T CALDER LUCILLE A CARRIGAN PAMELA CHEGESHIGWABE CHOSA ALLAN WAYNE CHOSA BERNICE CHOSA DUANE CHOSA FRANCIS X CHOSA HENRY F CHOSA JENNA E CHOSA LEE R CHOSA LUCY CHOSA JR DONALD COLUMBUS BEVERLY MAE COLUMBUS DUANE ARNOLD COLUMBUS JR LEONARD J Last Name FRIDAY FRIVALL FULLER First Name DARRELL LEE FRANCIS DAVID JAMES KAREN MARIE KAY MARIE LAWRENCE MARCELLA MATTHEW G PATRICK RUTH MARIE SHERI TIMOTHY ANNA MARIE LOIS ARLENE LAWRENCE ALVIN DANIEL DAVID L ESTHER GLORIA LORRAINE E KEITH LANCE PAUL HARRIET J RUSSELL W KENNETH DOLGE DEBRA L JACK D JACK D EUGENE A JOHN MICHAEL JANET WARREN TYLER TERRY A THOMAS J MEAGAN CALLICO JOYCE CONNORS GREGORY A MARION MELISSA C EVELYN P PATRICIA L LESLIE RODERICK J RITA ANN JOHN R DOLORES REBECCA BOBBI J SIMON W CHARLIE NORMA J GOWBOY PATRICIA M DARRIN B GUENTHNER GUENTHNER DEAN WADE GUENTHNER HAZELRIGG LORI DAWN HAIN JOHN BETHANY HAND HANLON THOMAS HARJUNG MARGARET A HAVRON DAVID HAWK JOHN HAYNES APRIL HAZLETT KRISTINA HAZLETT RICK HENDERSON NO 1192 DESIREE MARIE HERRICK ROBERT WAYNE HILL LANCE ALLEN HILL LANCE ALLEN HILL RACHEL M HILL RACHEL M HOAGLAND JOSEPH W HODGSON LEONARD A HODGSON NOREEN MAE HODGSON SHIRLEY L HOLZMEISTER RHONDA HORVAT ELIZABETH J HUFFMAN RAVEN K HURSH COLLIN HURSH RAOHL HURSH SCOTT ISHAM LAURA CONNORS ISHAM MARYBELLE CONNORS JACK ANTHONY L JOHNSON ADA JOHNSON CANDICE M JOHNSON JAMES D JOHNSON PAMELA D JOHNSON VANESSA JONES ALVIN JONES DAVID JONES MRS JOHN JOURDAIN ANTOINE JOURDAIN LEONARD JOURDAIN CHOSA ANGELINE M KAFUT MARY L KIEFER NYLA J KINCH MARGARET S KING DAYLE R KING HERBERT H KING JUDY K KING MARGARET A KING VERNA L KING JR NORMAN KLOVSTAD EUGENE ALLEN KLOVSTAD ROXANNE KNOWLTON DEBRA LEE KNUTSON ANTHONY LANDGREN SCOTT LANDGREN ESTATE LAVERNE LARSON MEREDITH G LEGO DIANE E First Name Last Name LEHTI DENISE M. LEHTI JACKSON STELLA LEVERICH SHEILA LIGHT WILLIAM LILYA MIRANDA J LONG JEANETTE MARIE LONG III PHILLIP JOHN ZACHARY T LORENSON LORUSSO RUTH D LUND LINDA L LUTAR BERNADINE EST OF CORRINA MAHJEOSAHDUNG LYONS MANVILLE PAULINE MARGO ADRIENNE M MARSHALL JULIUS LUCIUS J MATTSEN MAYER KEVIN S MCCAULEY DORENE MCCOY RAYMOND CLARENCE GLORIA MCCOY JOZWIAK MCCOY LEPPIAHO GERRI MCCOY NUDERA SHEREE MCCOY SALINAS DOLORES ROSE MCCOY SUERTH MCCOY UCHYN PATRICIA MCDANIEL ROY SAPHRONIA LUCILLE MCGINNIS JACK MCGINNIS LIZZIE MCGINNIS NORMAN MCKENNETT LOUISE MIHELICH JOHN M MILBRIDGE SHARON MITCHELL BRYAN MOHLER CHARLES E MORNINGSTAR CONSTANCE MORRISON DORA M MORRISON FLOYD LESLIE MORRISON LUCILLE MOTTAZ SCOTT W. MURRAY AMANDA NAMAYPOOK CHARLIE NANNYPOKE JOE NANNYPOKE KATIE NAYMAHPOG NODINAHCUMIGOKE NORDEEN REBECCA NUCKOLLS PATRICIA O LEARY DANIEL D O'LEARY PATRICK M OTTERTAIL ALFRED OZHAWAUSHKOBETUN PAPPAS MICHAEL T. PAPPAS STEPHEN PAPPAS WAGNER TERESA PARKER PAMELA J PEACOCK BEAU E PETERSON ROSITA (VASQUEZ) PICKEREN KAYE EST OF PORTER ALAN W PORTER KEITH PORTER TAMMY PORTER ESTATE BRIAN J RAYMOND HEIDI A RAYMOND RHONDA L RICH CANDICE R RICH CORRINE R RICH MARY E RIOS REBECCA J ROBERTSON BRETT T ROTTENWOOD CHARLES ROY ATEEKEA L ROY III CLARENCE RUNNING EAGLE MARLENE TILDEN RUNNING EAGLE SEAN BERNARD RUNNING EAGLE JR DAVID JEREMY RUNNINGBEAR CHRISTY J SABHERWAL D ARLENE J SAHBAHDIS ANNIE SAHBAHDIS ELIZABETH (cont. on page 12) AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Bois Forte News • August 2010 • Page 5 Dunkley election appeal denied The July issue of the Bois Forte News reported that Kelly Dunkley, who lost the race for District II Representative to incumbent Ray Toutloff, contested the election results. The ruling on Dunkley’s contest was not completed when the July issue went to press. Here is a summary of what has transpired since. Under Chapter III, Section 2 A of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Election Ordinance #10, a candidate for a Tribal Council election may file a written Notice of Contest within seven days of an election. The notice must contain specific reasons for contesting the election. Kelly Dunkley contested the June 8 election results based on what she believed were errors on the voting roster which resulted in District II voters being misidentified as District I voters. This newspaper incorrectly reported that the MCT appointed Tadd Johnson to serve as Election Contest Judge. Johnson was indeed the judge, however the contest judges are chosen by the RTC, not the MCT. Johnson held a hearing on Friday, June 18 at the Bois Forte Courthouse to hear evidence of Dunkley’s contest. Johnson ruled against Dunkley’s contest, concluding that the discrepancies that existed on the voting roster, did not affect the outcome of the race. Dunkley appealed the Judge’s decision and the MCT Tribal Election Court of Appeals, composed of election board representatives from all MCT member Bands, reviewed the appeal on July 6. That same day they reached a decision that upheld Judge Johnson’s earlier ruling that Ray Toutloff would have defeated Kelly Dunkley in the District II race, even without the voting roster errors that Dunkley identified in her appeal. The Tribal Election Board of Appeals recommended that all Reservation Election Boards should have an ongoing process to update eligible voters on their roster or voting lists. The Board also noted, “… the good faith effort of Ms. Dunkley to address matters she perceived as inequities in the process and complemented her on her commitment to the Tribal Election process.” Bois Forte’s Election Board Chairman Jeremy Hoagland has reviewed the process with the Band’s attorney and is going to make recommendations to the RTC to address concerns about the process used in future elections. Per Capita checks to be mailed August 13 Correct address needed to receive check This year, one hundred percent of the 1854 Per Capita checks will once again be returned to Band members. The exact amount of each check will not be known until the State sends its payment to Bois Forte in early August. The Band plans to issue checks to members on August 13. Please update your address prior to August 6 to ensure timely receipt of this year’s check. Mail address changes to Bois Forte RTC, PO Box 16, Nett Lake, MN 55772. Please include in your request: your name, date of birth, new address and your signature. No special form is required. Addresses can not be updated by phone, fax or e-mails. If you are changing your name, please include a copy of your marriage certificate, court papers, or divorce papers showing this change. More images from the swearing-in ceremony... Two hundred Band members watch as Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Executive Director Gary Frazer administers the oath of office to Ray Toutloff, David Morrison, Sr. and Brandon Benner during a July 13 celebration at Fortune Bay. (right) Band members congratulate the new leaders. AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 (above) Brandon Benner greets a young supporter. (left) Ray Toutloff addresses the crowd. B O I S F O RT E N E W S Page 6 • Bois Forte News • August 2010 Nett Lake N O I T C U ! R E T AT S N D O P C U (far right) Bois Forte Band member Dennis Schuster, a 15-year union carpenter who has worked on a number of the Band’s construction projects including the Senior Housing Center, Fortune Bay, the Heritage Center and Cultural Museum, School and Health Clinic and Nett Lake store; says the new Community and Government Services Center is “one of the prettiest building I’ve worked on.” (near right) Rodney Barto and Travis Morrison are part of Ulland Brothers crew. Here they are working on a parking lot and loading dock in back of the building. (Construction cont. from page 1) A commercial-grade kitchen will make it possible to prepare meals for community feasts, and the building has extra room for new needs that evolve over time. Besides having a wonderful new place to socialize with friends and family members, Band members will also be able to access a wide range of Tribal Government programs and services in one place. Accounting, Administration, Energy Efficiency, Enrollment, Human Resources, IT, Planning and Community Development, , TERO and the RTC offices will all be housed in the new center, helping streamline and coordinate the delivery of services. Veterans’ Memorial One of the best parts of the new center isn’t actually in the building: it’s the Veterans’ Memorial that will grace the facility’s grounds. A separate, special dedication will be held on Memorial Day 2011 to honor the Bois Forte men and women who have served their country. If you have a friend or family member who is a current or past member of the military, that name should be on the monument. Check the Bois Forte website or page 10 of this issue to see a list of names that will be inscribed. If your name is not on the list, please talk with Ernie Steele at 218-757-0111 or ernest.steel@state.mn.us. B O I S F O RT E NEWS Street Paving and Curb Installation Summer in Minnesota means road construction, and there is plenty of it this year. In Nett Lake, BIA funds are being used for some curbing projects and paving of Pineview, Westley Drive, Ridge Road, East and West St. Mary, St. John’s Drive, and Lakeshore Drive. In Vermilion funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is being used to mill and overlay Tibbett’s Trail and Duffy Point. BIA road funds are being used to pay for milling and overlay of Farm Point and the re-rerouting and repaving of Whiskey Point. If you’re caught in a traffic snarl because of the construction, know that the finished roads will be worth the wait. Water Tower and Radio Station The Nett Lake water tower is being cleaned, painted and prepped for the new radio station antenna that will soon be installed. Our Band’s new non-commercial radio station, 89.9 FM, will broadcast educational programming. What kind? That will be decided by the station manager and a community advisory board that will be set up in the next few months. Band youth will also have opportunities to get involved in the station, which will operate from the Boys and Girls Club. New Duplexes In Vermilion, the Cedar Grove Duplexes have been constructed at the factory in Detroit Lakes. Crews are now installing the water and sewer lines that will serve these homes as well as others that will be built in Vermilion in the future. The Cedar Grove units will be ready for occupancy by November of this year. Soil boring tests are completed near Pineview in Nett Lake and the road extension, water and sewer should be completed by fall. The two- and three-bedroom units will go out to bid in October, with construction completion and occupancy scheduled for summer 2011. AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Bois Forte News • August 2010 • Page 7 New classroom technologies help kids be cutting-edge learners Norman and Vincent Strong enjoy a bike ride in Nett Lake on a pleasant summer evening. Some people regard this time of year as “the lazy days of summer” but no grass is growing under the feet of educators at Nett Lake School as they are trained on the latest in computer technology for their classroom. SMART Boards have been installed in every K-6th classroom; plus one portable unit for the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classroom, music room and library. The SMART Board is an interactive, electronic white-board which makes instruction come to life and learning fun. Available software allows teachers to create content rich, dynamic lessons which address specific student skills. Apple iPods found their way into the Proudly displaying their classroom iPods are (back kindergarten through sixth grade row) Cade Goggleye and Ashtyn Villebrun, and classrooms last spring, to rave review. (front row) Jennifer Morrison and Jaime Villebrun. The kids really took to them and are excited about making use of them again this coming academic year. This month Nett Lake School teachers will receive Apple’s iPod training. The course is designed to show educators how to integrate an iPod into their curriculum. Principle Teresa Strong has already seen the demonstration and believes this new technology will be especially helpful with the schools “Success for All” efforts in the areas of reading and Cognitive Guidance Instruction (CGI) in math. Students are able to download age-appropriate books on the iPod, record materials being read and play it back to improve their pronunciation and fluency. Fifth grade teacher, Erin Bryson, has accepted the half-time role of Technology Coordinator. She believes the SMART board and iPod will captivate Nett Lake learners. “Remember trying to customize the cover of your childhood book reports by cutting pictures out of magazines and gluing them onto colored paper? These new technologies allow our kids to download and create photo and movie clips to generate completely digital reports that include their voice and images. As educators we applaud our administrators for making this investment in our staff and students.” Nett Lake Test Scores Are Up Nett Lake School recently received results of State mandated testing from last spring. Data provided by the Minnesota Department of Education: Nett Lake School District has 11 eligible groups and has met 100% of the requirements that measure yearly progress under No Child Left Behind. Proficiency rates position Nett Lake School at 63.8 % in Math (with 65% being the State average). In reading it ranked 69% (with a State average of 72%). ”I am so proud of all our staff,” shares Principle Strong. “Each of our teachers worked so hard to make a real difference in these students’ lives. I would also like to congratulate and thank the parents and students for making a commitment to education. It was a total team effort. We take this as great news, something to surely be proud of and celebrate!” AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Angela Geshick and David Villebrun pack up some of the extra Indian tacos that Jane Villebrun, her daughter Terry, and Grandson Mathew Goodwin prepared for the June 29 Community Meeting in Nett Lake. The Community Meeting agenda included an update on many of the projects occurring around the reservation and a discussion of what projects Band members would like to see Bois Forte pursue grants for from the upcoming Indian Community Block Grant Funds. B O I S F O RT E N E W S Page 8 • Bois Forte News • August 2010 Vermilion Lake Vermilion Powwow Photos courtesy of Jeff Henningsgaard. To see more of Jeff)s work and the Lake Vermilion Powwow, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH4Qd00VXVs B O I S F O RT E NEWS AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Bois Forte News • August 2010 • Page 9 John Barto clears the way for the sewer and water lines that will serve the Cedar Grove duplexes development. The duplexes, which were constructed offsite, will be move onto their foundations later this summer as part of Phase I of new housing planned for Vermilion. Join us for a Community Health Fair at the Vermilion Family Wellness Center Wednesday, August 18 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. NorthStar Ford 1420 Miller Trunk Hwy. 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A new date will be discussed at the August monthly meeting. Next Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 12 5:00 p.m. with Police Chief Peter Drift of the Bois Forte P.D. Bureau of Indian Affairs Attention Bois Forte Veterans! If your name is not on this list, please contact Ernie Steel at (218) 757-0111 or ernest.steel@state.mn.us so your name can be inscribed on the new Bois Forte Veteransʼ Memorial. Alphabetical List of Bois Forte Veterans Adams, Gary W. Adams, Gordon Jr. Adams, Gordon T. Adams, Pete Jr. Adams, Ron Adams, William Allen, Judith Marie Anderson, David S. Anderson, John Jr. Anderson, John Sr. Anderson, Joseph T. Anderson, Michael R. Anderson, Terry L. Anderson, William J. Barto, Ernest Sr. Ballinger, Jarrod Ballinger, Jason J. Benner, Frank Sr. Berlien, Robert Boness, Bennie Boness, Calvin Boness, Frank Jr. Boness, Harry Sr. Boness, Justin Boness, Roy Boness, Walton Boney, Arnold Boney, James Sr. Boney, James Jr. Boney, Peter Jr. Boney, Peter Sr. Boshey, Elmer Boshey, Ernest Jr. B O I S F O RT E NEWS US Army US Marine Corps. US Army US Marine Corps. US Army US Air Force US Marine Corps. US Army US Navy US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Marine Corps. US Navy US Army US Air Force US Army US Army US Army US Marine Corps. US Army US Army US Navy US Navy US Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. US Air Force US Army Boshey, Ernest Sr. Boshey, Eugene Sr. Boshey, Eugene Jr. Boshey, George Boshey, Milton Boshey, Ray Boshey, Richard Boshey, Ronald Brown, Chandler Champagne, Maurice Chicag, Gerald Jr. Chicag, Gerald Sr. Chicag, Rachelle Chosa, Donald Sr. Chosa, Donald Jr. Chosa, Eugene Chosa, Fred Jr. Chosa, Henry F. Chosa, LeRoy Chosa, Matthew V. Chosa, Peter Chosa, Raymond Chosa, Ronald M. Chosa, Vincent Jr. Chosa, Vincent Sr. Chosa, Ward Columbus, Duane Columbus, Joe Columbus, Leonard Sr. Columbus, Leo Connor, Alden Connor, Francis Connor, James Connor, Jonathan Connor, Kay Connor, Kenneth Connor, Lafayette Sr. Connor, Lafayette Jr. Connnor, Larry Connor, Lawrence Sr. Connor, Loren Connor, Peggy Cook, Ernest M. US Army US Army US Army US Army US Air Force US Army US Army US Marine Corps. US Navy US Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. US Air Force US Air Force US Marine Corps. US Air Force US Army US Army US Army US Navy US Air Force US Army US Air Force US Marine US Army US Army US Army US Marine US Marine US Marine US Marine Corps. Corps. Corps. Corps. Corps. US Army US Army US Army US Navy US Army US Air Force US Navy US Navy US Marine Corps. US Navy US Navy Cook, Joseph A. Cook, Helena Cook, Wilbur Correa, Fred Crowe, Kenneth D. Curry, Archie Curry, Leo Day, Earl Francis Sr. Day, Stanley Day, William Jr. Deegan, James Donald, Gary W. Donald, Pete Drift, Darwin Drift, Ernest Sr. Drift, Louis Drift, Peter Sr. Drift, Raymond Sr. Drift, Raymond Jr. Drouillard, Barney Drouillard,Lawrence “Bud” Drouillard, Michael Drouillard, Raymond Drouillard, Raymond Drouillard, Robert Dupree, Frank Early, Raymond Emery, Earl Emery, Leslie Emery, William Enspach, Jeffrey Enspach, Thomas Fairbanks, Nicole Fisher, Michelle Fisher, Philamaine Gawboy, Bradley Gawboy, James Geshick, Albert Geshick, Amos Geshick, Donald Geshick, Lawerance Geshick, Ronald Geshick, Wilbur US Army Air Force US Women Army Corps. US Navy US Navy US Air Force US Army US Army US Navy US Marine Corps. US Navy US Army US Army US Navy US Army US Navy US Marine Corps. US Army US Army Merchant Marines US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Navy US Navy US Army US Air Force US Navy US Air Force US Army US Navy US Army US Army US Army US Marine Corps. (cont. on page 11) AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Bois Forte News • August 2010 • Page 11 (Veterans cont. from page 10) Geyer, Ralph Goggleye, Charles Goggleye, Harold Jr. Goggleye, Harold Sr. Goggleye, Jess Jr. Goggleye, Joseph Goggleye, Raymond Goggleye, William Sr. Gonier, Charles Sr. Gonier, Donald Gonier, Elmer Gonier, Joseph D. Gonier, Joseph Goodsky, Alfred Goodsky, Archie Goodsky, Curtis Goodsky, Dianna Goodsky, Eugene Goodsky, Harold Jr. Goodsky, Harold Sr. Goodsky, Harvey D. Goodsky, Henry Jr. Hackey, Archie A. Hackey, Donald Hackey, George Hackey, Jack Hackey, Jerry Jr. Halverson, Eric Hanks, Gene Hardwig, Lance E. Hawk, Raymond Helgerson, Denise Herhusky, Jack Hill, Ernestine Holms, Axel Jr. Holms, Axel Sr. Isham, Bruce Isham, Curtis E. Sr. Isham, Ed Sr. Isham, Fred Isham, Felix Isham, Ira W. Isham, Ira Isham, Lee Isham, Roberta Isham, Wayne Isham, William M. Iverson, Alicia Jacobsen, Eric Johnson, Nels Johnson, William Jordan, Fred Jordan, Gene Kenny, Clifford King, Corey King, Dale R. King, Daniel King, Donald Jr. King, Donald Sr. King, Kenneth Sr. King, Kenneth Jr. King, LaVerne King, Duane M. King, Melvin King, Nathaniel King, Roger King, Ron King, Troy King, Walter Sr. King, Walter Jr. AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 US Marine Corps. US Army US Marine Corps. US Navy US Army US Army US Army US Army US Navy US Army US Army US Marine Corps. US Army US Navy US Marine Corps. US Navy US Navy US Navy (Sea Bees) US Navy US Army US Army US Marine Corps. US Army US Navy US Army US Army US Navy US Marine Corps. US Army US Navy US Navy US Air Force US Navy US Army US Army US Marine Corps. US Army US Navy US Army US Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. US Navy US Navy US Army US Marine Corps. US Army US Army US Army US Marine Corps. US Army US Army US Air Force US Army US Marine Corps. US Navy US Air Force US Navy US Army US Navy US Army US Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. US Army US Air Force US Army US Army King, Warren King, Wayne King, William Kletschka, Ricardo Kletschka, Roger Kornezos, Michael Sr. Landgren, Ernest Landgren, Robert LaPrairie, William Jr. Larson, Conrad Larson, Darrell L. Larson, James R. LaRoque, Burdell LaRoque, William Leecy, Frederick Leecy, Kevin Leecy, Merle Leecy, Micheal Lien, Garrett Lien, Kenneth Lien, Theodore Light, William Lightfeather, Elroy Littlewolf, Donovan Lumbar, Francis Lumbar, Lyle Jr. Lumbar, Lyle Sr. Lumbar, Milton Lumbar, Richard Lumbar, Russel Lumbar, Stanley Lyons, Dean Lyons, Ken Sr. Lyons, Warren Mason, Anthony McDougall, Allan McDougall, Fredrick D. McNey, Shirley Mertens, Jennie Mihelich, George Jr. Mihelich, George Sr. Mihelich, John Mihelich, Micheal Mihelich, Steve Miller, Leslie Morrison, Daniel Jr. Morrison, Floyd Morrison, Joseph Nevitt, Walter OʼConnell, Doris O'Leary, Dave OʼLeary, Donald OʼLeary, John OʼLeary, Kelsey John O'Leary, Leonard G. O'Leary, Thomas OʼLeary, William F Ostby, David L. Ostby, Mckinnon Pete, Alec Pete, Howard Jr. Pete, James Pete, Jerry Pete, Peter Jr. Porter, Barry Porter, Edwin B. Porter, Jennie Porter, Jimmy Porter, Keith Rabbit, Harvey Rabbit, Daniel US Air Force US Navy US Air Force US Army US Army US Marine Corps. US Army US Navy US Marine Corps. US Army US Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. US Navy US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Air Force US Marine Corps. US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Army US Marine Corps. US Navy US Army US Air Force US Marine Corps. US Navy US Army US Army US Army US Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. US Air Force US Army US Navy US Marine Corps. US Army US Marine Corps. US Army US Army US Army US Army US Air Force US Air Force US Air Force US Air Force US Navy US Army US Army US Navy US Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. Rainbird, Jimmy Raymond, Dennis E Raymond, Russell J Rich, Albert Rich, Dennis J. Rich, Marvin Robertson, Brett Roy, Bennie Roy, Francis Roy, Robert Sam, Ike Sam, James Sam, Patrick Sheehy, Gerald Franklin Sheehy, Thomas Shock, Clyde Jr. Shuster, Bruce Smith, Donald Steel, Ernest Sr. Strong, Albert Strong, Dawn Strong, Denise Strong, Herbert Sr. Strong, John Strong, Kenneth Strong, Kevin Strong, Louis Strong, Norman Strong, Rodney Strong, Wilbert Sr. Strong, Wilbur Tennent, William Tibbetts, Nathaniel Tibbetts, Nathaniel Tibbetts, Wiley B. Tibbetts, William B. Tibbetts, William Jr. Toivonen, George Toivonen, James Tolrud, Douglas Tolrud, Timothy Tolrud, William Tomczak, Lynne Toutloff, David Toutloff, Frank Villebrun, David Villebrun, Elmer Villebrun, Frank Villebrun, Micheal Villebrun, Milo Sr. Villebrun, Milo Jr. Wakemup, Daniel Wakemup, Ralph Wawegan, Albert Wein, Douglas Wein, Gordon Wein, William Whiteman, Eugene Whiteman, Janella Whiteman, Jarrod Whiteman, Jerome Whiteman, John K. Whiteman, John Whiteman, Regina Whiteman, Roger Jr. Whiteman, Ronald Whiteman, William Wickner, David Wilkie, Richard Woodenfrog, John Zapata, Adrienne US Army US Navy US Army US Navy US Army US Air Force US Marine Corps. US Army US Army US Army US Navy US Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. US Air Force US Army US Army US Navy US Army US Army US Army US Army US Air Force US Air Force US Navy (Sea Bees) US Marine Corps US Army US Army US Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. US Air Force US Army US Air Force US Air Force US Air Force US Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. US Navy US Air Force US Navy US Navy US Air Force US Army US Army US Air Force US Army US Marine Corps. US Navy US Army US Marine Corps. US Marine Corps. US Army US Army US Navy US Army US Navy US Navy US Army US Army US Navy US Navy US Navy US Air Force US Navy US Navy US Marine Corps. US Army US Army US Navy B O I S F O RT E N E W S Page 12 • Bois Forte News • August 2010 Elders Movies can prompt thoughtfulness, enjoyment By Dr. Linda LeGarde Grover Watching American Indians in Hollywood movies is one way of looking at the impact of federal Indian policy upon our families, communities and Tribes over the past century. It is not always easy to look at this as viewed through the lens of the filmmakers over those decades, yet in watching these movies we study history and our sense of place in the world. We see, we listen, we consider. One of the early movies that I think is especially interesting to watch is “White Fawn’s Devotion,” a 10-minute silent film made in 1910. The romantic tragedy was co-written by a young Nebraska Ho-chunk actress, Lillian St. Cyr and her husband, James Young Deer (Ms. St. Cyr also played the part of White Fawn, acting under her stage name, Red Wing). “White Fawn’s Devotion” can be viewed for free over the internet. To our 21st century eyes, used to big budgets and technical effects (not to mention sound and color!), the acting might appear overly dramatic, the plot simple, the (Trust Money cont. from page 4) SALAVAC SAM SAM SAM SAM SAM SAMCIR SAMPSON SANCHEZ SANDERS SANDERSON SANDOVAL SASABIS SCHORZMAN SCHWOCHERT SEARS SERVAIS SIKORSKI SINCLAIR ADAMS SMITH SMITH SMITH ESTATE SPEARS STAFFORD STANAWAY STRONG STRONG STRONG STRONG HACKEY SWAN SWANSON TAITTONEN TAYLOR TENCLAWS THOMPSON B O I S F O RT E PAULETTE E CARRIE ANN DAVETTA MARIE RANDALL DAVID ROGER WILSON ANNIE CHARLENE CHARLES DIANE DEE DEE PAMELA N JOHN KRISTINA ALVIN J SIMON LETITIA LEO FLORENCE APRIL JACQUELINE H DEBRA JOELLEN NADINE JEAN N COLUMBUS APRIL M GEORGE ROSALIND VICKIE VICTOR J ROBERT L ANN B BENNY W MAGGIE DOROTHY G NEWS framing amateurish. Yet I watch it with awe, deeply touched by a sense of history. St. Cyr and Young Deer had experienced the tremendous upheaval of late 19th and early 20th century Indian America. They stepped bravely into an innovative and risky venture that they hoped might result in a tangible record of history and a future for other Native moviemakers. On this 100-year anniversary of “White Fawn’s Devotion” American Indian presence in movies, and Indian-made movies, continues this legacy. The last decade or so has seen a rapid growth in both quantity and variety, particularly since the release in 1998 of “Smoke Signals,” based on Sherman Alexie short stories. There are dramas, comedies, family stories, histories, and romances. One of my favorite recent movies is “Christmas in the Clouds,” a romantic comedy. This movie is easy to find: I rented it at Blockbuster, and then bought my own copy. Filmed at the beautiful Sundance Institute in Utah, “Christmas in the Clouds” has a plot that is funny and sweet. It involves mistaken identities, pen pals, and the people who work at a reservation ski resort. You will recognize several well-known Native actors, including Graham Greene who plays a sensitive vegetarian chef. The rest of the cast includes a THOMPSON TILDEN TOLRUD TOLRUD TOUTLOFF TOUTLOFF TULLA TURNER TURPIN PORTER ULIBARRI VILLEBRUN VILLEBRUN VILLEBRUN VIVIER WAKEMUP WEBB WEBSTER WEISS WENDLING WEST WEST WEST WEST WESTBROOK WILLIAMS WILLIAMS WILLIAMS WILLIAMS WILLY WILLY WILSON WILSON WINDER WISHAM YUILL LEONARD DANIELLE PRINCESS THOMAS J THOMAS JOHN ANDREW J. RAYMOND A. ARNIE PATRICIA TAMMY ANTANACIO EDITH MORRISON ELAINE M SMITH VINESSA D ALEX ROGER L MADELENE MICHAEL IRENE M DOROTHY BRUCE E SCOTT S SHAWN T TERRY A OSCAR T FLORENCE JOHN THERESA M. VONNE F FLORENCE HACKLEY JOHN VICTORIA NANCY J. WILLIAM MERLE LUCILLE L lonely resort manager, a young widow, visiting ski bunnies, and an assistant manager who secretly reads romance novels about a Fabio-like hero named Buffalo Thunder. From adorable tots to wise elders, the actors all look like they really enjoyed making this movie. So many of those good Native values that are so important shine throughout the entire movie: gentle humor, respect for elders, love of children, and generosity of spirit. I think that Lillian St. Cyr, James Young Deer and the handful of Native people who also acted in “White Fawn’s Devotion” would be pleased to see that not only has their work continued, but also that those values that make us Indian people are part of that work. In the next world, perhaps their spirits watch “Christmas in the Clouds.” Perhaps, like me, they have watched it more than once, and have enjoyed it each time. August Birthdays Gary Donald 8-02 William Tibbetts 8-03 Jackie Chavez 8-04 Dorothy Mattson 8-06 Helen Drift 8-10 Beverly Steel 8-12 Kenneth Barney 8-13 Trudy King 8-13 Eugene Hanks 8-14 Floyd Morrison 8-14 James Gawboy 8-17 Dale Leecy 8-19 Janice Hartland 8-20 Flo Huisentruit 8-23 Lela Goodsky 8-24 William Light 8-28 Vickey Hackey 8-31 Pam Sherman 8-31 Elders’ Monthly Meeting Monday, August 16 Nett Lake Community Center Come enjoy lunch and stay to meet with Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeneal Goggleye AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Bois Forte News • August 2010 • Page 13 Culture Ojibwemo – speak Anishinaabemo Sandy Beach on Lake Vermilion was the home of this year’s Language Immersion Camp. Fifteen Summer Youth workers and Boys and Girls Club members attended the camp from July 12-15. led by Gene Goodsky, Gordon Jourdain and Ruby Boshey in which participants introduced themselves. The sunny, warm temperatures prompted the kids into the lake for swimming and canoe safety lessons from Sue before the evenings drum lesson. for a “waaginogaan”, a type of lodge, taught by Joe Chosa. Joe brought youth into the woods to gather for this hands-on experience. Summer workers like O’Ryan Thompson, Samantha Farr and Dalene Chosa said they enjoyed a break from the outdoor work they are doing this summer to improve the community. “We’ve been mowing lawns, picking up trash and trying to make things look better,” said O’Ryan, “Camp is a nice change and a chance to learn.” Nett Lake Boys & Girls Club Program Director Donald Chosa organized the camp with assistance from his wife, Karlene and Elders Myra Thompson, Karen Drift, Harvey Thompson and Ely neighbor Sue Spencer. Thanks to the RTC, the Culture Committee and the Summer Youth Program for supporting the language immersion. When youth Ojibwemo, the future looks better too. This year’s camp included sunrise to sunset conversations in Ojibwe plus plenty of cultural activities. The camp began with a ceremony Gene and Curt Goodsky and Chris Andy spent the evening at the camp sharing lessons about drumming and singing for the language campers. The rest of the week was filled with storytelling from Gene Goodsky, Ruby Boshey and Harvey Thompson; language games led by Karen Drift and Donald Chosa; fry bread and wild rice soup making with Karen Drift and Myra; birch bark crafts with Donald and collecting the proper type of saplings for framework and how to gather and split “wiigwob”, strips of inner basswood bark for tying the framework AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Eagles’ Nest Relocation Be sure to tune in to Native Report next week for a show on the eagles’ nest that was recently relocated to the Bois Forte Heritage Center. The show will air on WDSE channel 8 on Thursday, August 12 at 8:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, August 15 at 3:30 p.m. B O I S F O RT E N E W S Page 14 • Bois Forte News • August 2010 Youth To Infinity (or Alabama) and Beyond! Bois Forte 6th Grader Soars Into Summer at Space Camp Forget trips to the beach or the ice cream stand – Gavin King went on an out-of-this-world journey this summer. Gavin King From July 25-30, Gavin blasted into the Space Academy at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. The hands-on program gives participants opportunities to simulate weightlessness and space walks, perform scientific experiments, and design and program robots, among other adventures. Gavin – the son of Conrad and Donna King, grandson of Fran King, and great-grandson of Ellen Adams – recently completed 6th grade at Como Park Elementary School in St. Paul. The school has partnered with the law firm of Fish & Richardson, which specializes in technology, copyright and patent law, to offer scholarships to Space Camp. To win admission to the program, 12-year-old Gavin wrote an essay explaining how much he enjoys math and science. “I’m a Math Master – the group of the highest math students in my grade. We compete against other schools in math competitions,” he said. “I like flight and making stuff. I thought I wanted to be an engineer, and then heard I could be an engineer that worked on flight – I think that would be an exciting way to work.” Gavin’s essay and his answers during a personal interview earned him one of only three scholarships awarded by Fish & Richardson for this year’s Space Camp. That opened the door to a summer unlike any other. Campers in the Space Academy program, which is open to 12 to 14year-olds, are able to: • Tumble and spin in a Multi-Axis Trainer, • Float on air in the 5Degrees of Freedom Chair, • Walk like Apollo astronauts in a 1/6th Gravity Chair, • Experience a world without friction in the Manned Maneuvering Unit, • Take over the cockpit of a simulated jet fighter, • Walk “in space” to repair a facsimile of the Hubble Space Telescope, and • Learn how to operate life support and crew/equipment support systems on a simulated International Space Station. “I’m looking forward to the Moon Walk Simulator,” said Gavin before launching into his summer excitement, “and going in the middle of the circles that spin you around.” For more information on the Space Academy and all the other amazing Space Camp programs, check out spacecamp.com. Eight Grader Destinie Villebrun (lower right) and her Mom Jackie, along with Fifth Grader Chelsea Mason (left), and her Mom Billie traveled to North Carolina in July to participate in the National Amateur Athletic Union National Basketball Tournament. Destinie’s team took home the Second Place Trophy and Chelsea’s team won Fourth Place. Congratulations to Arielle A. DagenSunsdahl, Daughter of Tracey Dagen and Terry Sunsdahl and granddaughter of Mary Strong, for making the Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota/Mpls College of Liberal Arts. B O I S F O RT E NEWS Congratulations to these girls and their families on great performances on a national stage! AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Bois Forte News • August 2010 • Page 15 Tribal Gov’t News &Reports Whiteman gives Age to Age program a modern twist Jeanine Whiteman continues to explore the intersection of culture, education and recreation, and as she does, the program she coordinates keeps improving. Whiteman launched Age to Age with help from a Northland Foundation grant. Its purpose is to unite young and old Band members so Bois Forte’s cultural heritage can be passed on and celebrated. Sometimes Whiteman achieves this through a concerted, educational effort like blanket making or fried bread class. Other times the monthly program simply provides a fun activity, like an Easter egg hunt, when Band members bond and stories will naturally spill out. For the adult morning session, the officers provided a fascinating overview of how law enforcement recovers digital evidence from crime scenes that can be used to prosecute in the courtroom. They carefully explained how difficult it is to actually delete electronic messages and images; which is why it is so important for people to use good judgment in what they put on their computer and send or view on the internet. “Young people need to know when they send messages or pictures via internet, that information is out there forever, you can’t eradicate or take back what you send.” The session highlighted that along with the good of the internet, comes the potential for bad, such She manages to combine the fun with the as: cyber bullying; identity theft; scams; practical, hosting hate/racist a swimming postings; drug activity while and alcohol sales addressing and child pornhealthful ography. The lifestyles, for statistics on the instance. growing use of child pornWhile Age to ography on the Age aims to internet was preserve history, sobering and the it is also forward officers thinking. emphasized that Whiteman’s latest every case of program tackled child porna critical 21stography is most Sergeant Nick Alexander and Detective John Parenteau present century issue: likely a crime Internet Safety training in the Fortune Bay Executive Board Room. Internet safety. of child abuse. To do so, Whiteman brought in two special guests: Sergeant Nicholas Alexander, a 13-year veteran of the Superior, Wis., police force who also works with the FBI’s cyber crime unit, and Detective John Parenteau from the sheriff’s office in Douglas County, Wis. The officers passed out a booklet from the National Child Safety Council. It outlines web tips for parents and provides a kid-friendly version, including a “pledge” for kids to recite and sign. Whiteman broke the session into two parts, meeting with adults in the morning and offering a youth session in the afternoon. Unfortunately the youth schedule didn’t allow for good attendance, so she is hoping to bring the two officers back for a presentation to students when they return to school in the fall. AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Adult checklist for kid’s computer use: • Get involved, know how to use your computer. • Locate your computer in a centrally-located place in the house. • “Befriend” your kids on Facebook to keep tabs on who is visiting their page. • NEVER provide personal information including names, ages, addresses, phone numbers when setting up your User/Member Profile. • Make sure children in your care know how to use the computer properly with respect, before using it alone. • Set clear rules, including the sites they may explore, persons they are allowed to contact and set reasonable time limits. • Talk with your children about online dangers – there are real people on the other end of their correspondence, and not all of them are nice. Internet safety guides for kids: • Ask your parents about rules for going online – time of the day, how long, who can I communicate with, places I can visit? • Tell a trusted adult if you come across something that makes you feel scared, uncomfortable or confused. Don’t download anything without permission. • Don’t ever share personal information such as your address, phone number, parents work number of the name and location of your school without permission. • Never respond to messages that are mean or make you feel scared or uncomfortable. Tell an adult if a message you receive is confusing. • Always check with your parent or guardian before “meeting” with someone you’ve met online. Take an adult with you and meet in a public place. To demonstrate how sexual predators pursue children, one of the officers posed as a thirteen year old girl in a chat room while the workshop adults watched; predators immediately tried to enter into dialogue with the girl. Web predators prey on the insecurities and curiosities of kids and pre-teens, the officers explained. Bois Forte Housing is sponsoring a contest to name the new housing development being created off Pineview in Nett Lake. The adults who attended the workshop received some valuable skills for online safety that are an important message to share with youth – which is a big part of what the Age-to-Age program is all about. Send in you suggestion to the Housing staff at 218-757-3253 or email cburr@boisforte-nsn.gov A committee of Elders will select the winner, who will be awarded a $50 BP gift certificate that can be used at the Y-Store, Nett Lake store or any BP in the country. Deadline for submitting a suggestion is Tuesday, September 7 Open to all ages. B O I S F O RT E N E W S Page 16 • Bois Forte News • August 2010 Tribal Gov’t News &Reports Fifteen receive TERO training, certification for road construction jobs Bois Forte’s TERO, MN/DOT and the Federal Highway Administration collaborated on a training program in June designed to help Band members qualify for highway construction jobs. The training happened as a result of a grant that TERO Officer Dawn Benner applied to MNDOT for through their R.O.A.D.S on the job training program. R.O.A.D.S, which stands for Road Opportunities and Diversity Success, is an employment training and employment initiative, designed to provide a qualified and diverse highway MNDOT’s Bart Martinez looks construction on as TERO Officer Dawn workforce. Benner congratulates Malita Contractors who Spears on her new certification. want to earn contracts with the Federal Hwy Administration are required to have a diverse workforce. However women and minorities are usually under represented in the highway heavy construction trades. The ROADS program provides basic training and certification in entry level heavy construction jobs so that contractors can hire from a pool of ready and able qualified workers. The goal of the training is for participants to obtain the credentials to apply for jobs in the heavy construction trades and then be able to work on upgrading their position towards journey level worker status. The program director, Bart Martinez and Dawn Benner designed the training program which was held at Black Bear Casino, June 21-24. Bois Forte participants included: Wm. Donovan Littlewolf, Kyle Littlewolf, Billie Deegan, Vernon Boney, Monica Porter, Cheyanna Medicine, Coty LaRoque, Don Chosa III, Perry Drift, John Kingbird, Michael J. Connor, Loren LaFave, Marlene Spears, Malita Spears Kletschka, and Charles Lightfeather. All fifteen finished the training and received Flagger’s Certification and OSHA Safety Training. Ulland Bros. Inc and Hawkinson Construction, both of which have done extensive work on Bois Forte construction projects, attended the training to meet with the Band members and discuss job opportunities. Representatives of Carpenter’s Local 606 and 49’ers also were on hand to talk about the benefits of joining a Union. Bart Martinez, who heads up the program for MNDOT labeled the training a success due to, “The good turnout and highly motivated participants.” The fifteen trained Band members are now hoping to land jobs in the 2010 HUNTING SEASONS Deer - Limit of 4 either sex Bucks only Jul. 1 – Dec. 31 Does Sept. 1 – Dec. 15 Shining Oct. 15 – Oct. 31 Bull Moose - Limit of 1 Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Water Fowl - Rez Season Aug. 21 – Dec. 31 SMALL GAME Grouse – 5 Daily Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 Bear - No Season Trapping Oct. 1 – Sept. 31 heavy construction field. MNDOT and TERO will share their names with private contractors across the state that are looking to hire minorities and women who are certified and ready to work. TERO is also able to provide some assistance with equipment that might be needed for these jobs, such as steel toe boots. As an added bonus from the Federal Highway Administration, if any of the new trainees complete 500 hours on a construction job, TERO will receive a stipend to help fund additional training programs in the future. New law increased safety for victims of domestic violence Kim Dahl of Bois Forte’s Health and Human Services Victim Services Department was happy to share with the Bois Forte News that the Minnesota legislature passed new protections for victims of domestic violence. The new law, which went into effect August 1 is designed to enhance the criminal justice system’s ability to protect victims of domestic violence because it expands protections in Ex Parte Orders for Protection; clarifies stalking offenses; protects domestic abuse and sexual assault program information from public disclosure, and strengthens criminal system responses to highrisk domestic violence offenses. The 2010 Domestic Violence Omnibus Bill includes the following: B O I S F O RT E NEWS 1. Stalking Bill – Stalking is one of the leading indicators that an abuser’s behavior may become lethal. Fifty-four percent of femicide victims reported stalking to police prior to their murders. This bill strengthens the language of the statue in order to better protect victims of domestic violence. Language has been added to the stalking bill that includes new technologies so that if a person engages in illegal communication through “any available technology”, such as the internet, text messages and assistive devices for the hearing and visually impaired, it can be considered stalking. 2. Tampering with a Witness - The bill creates a misdemeanor level witness tampering offense that involves interference with a crime witness when there are threats without the need to also prove coercion. 3. Electronic Monitoring - This bill lifts the ban on the use of GPS/Electronic monitoring for the protection of victims of domestic violence cases and allows for a pilot project. Now when a stalker sends a clear signal that they will strike again by violating an order of protection, law enforcement will have additional tools to use to stop them. (cont. on page 20) AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Bois Forte News • August 2010 • Page 17 Community News &Events Happy 5th Birthday to Kiana Rose!! Love you lots, Mom, Dad, Baby Brother, and Grandma Congratulations to the 2010 Nett Lake Eagles T-Ball Team The Eagles were undefeated in the regular season. They traveled to Brookston for the playoffs on July 10 - 11. They dropped the opening game to Cotton 21-15 and then went on a 3-0 run, defeating their next three opponents to capture the Consolation Trophy. Front row left to right- Anna Lafave, Brianna (Peanut) Whiteman, Tate (TJ) Cly, Julian Whiteman, Bryce Chosa. Middle row left to right- Kayleigh Holmes, Charles Holmes Jr., Angelo Kingbird, Trevor Morrison, Brian Whiteman Jr. (Not pictured- Sasha Strong) Happy Golden Birthday Big Brother! Bryce Myles turns 6 on August 6th We love you sooo much! Dad, Mom, Brynn, Molly & Buddy. STRONG/GOODSKY Family Reunion Descendants of Ann and Bob Strong Labor Day Weekend at Uncle Robert’s Estate in Nett Lake. For more information please contact: Bob Berlien @ 218-757-3699 or Samirya Strong @ 651.500.1828 AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Happy Birthday! Back row left to right- Coaches Brent Chosa, Squidg Morrison. (Not Pictured…..Coaches David Morrison Sr. and Lance Kingbird.) Carlos Connor on Aug. 12 8 years old Rigo Connor on Aug. 13 Serena Connor on Aug. 9 4 years old And Happy Birthday to Isaiah Goggleye on Aug. 7. We love you forever and ever! Grampi, Grammi, Mom, and Uncles B O I S F O RT E N E W S Page 18 • Bois Forte News • August 2010 Community News &Events Mary E. Rich Off Reservation Businesses good for Rez Mary E. Rich, 92 of Hibbing, was called to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing. She was born Aug. 1, 1917 in Baraga, Mich, to Fred and Edith Gonier, the second of six children. I am writing this piece to encourage the Bois Forte Band to start and operate businesses off the Rez such as apartment buildings or merchandise stores. August 1, 1917 – March 31, 2010 Mary was united in marriage to the love of her life, Albert Joseph Rich on Dec. 12, 1936. Early in their marriage they resided in Duluth prior to making Hibbing their home. While her home and family were of utmost importance to her, Mary loved cleanliness; therefore taking positions at the Crane Lake Resort and the Leisure Hills Health Cared Center (Guardian Angels) as a housekeeper. She was a member of the Ladies of the Moose, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and in her later years enjoyed cane hockey, eventually being named to the Cane Hockey Hall of Fame. Mary loved the simple pleasantries of life and her constant beautiful smile proved it. She was referred to as “Aunt Mary” not only to her extended family, but by everyone that knew and loved her. She was especially fond of music, entertaining family and friends by singing in harmony with her sister Margaret. She also enjoyed dancing; especially polka, traveling, camping, boating, bingo and reading religious publications. She is survived by her daughters, Irene (Larry) Weiss of both North St. Paul and Lake Havasu, Ariz., Sylvia (Columbo) Astolfio of Dunmore, Pa., Diane Monetti and Betty Jerman both of Hibbing and Florence Huisenstruit of Orr, Minn., 26 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; her parents; son, Dennis; daughter, Gloria; brothers, Joe, Elmer and Charles Gonier; and sisters, Rose DuFault and Margaret Lamirande. A n Opinion piece by Jeremiah Johnson I believe these would provide numerous jobs for non-Tribe and Tribal members in the area of the business. Also, the State would be able to collect taxes from the businesses. As they are so determined to do one way or another, to gain revenue of any type of revenue from the Reservations. (Such as the casino proposals they have made to the MN Tribes. No need to name all the other things they have tried to get revenue from the Reservations.) The State has a misconception on our businesses; they don't know that the Tribes are only getting by, to keep operations going, and not getting rich, as the legislators may think. Individual tribal members still have to work to make a living. The State doesn't know that numerous projects the reservations do are funded by grants and loans. I believe they think it all comes from casino money. We as Indians know that it doesn't. The casinos only make enough to pay all the employees and all the other bills that need to be paid to operate a casino. The apartment building(s) would provide housing for lots of people, jobs to maintain it, and revenue for the State. It would be a fine investment for the Tribe and the State. Even though the State needs to learn how to manage money and profits and discontinue trying revenues from the MN Tribes. The State continues to try force the MN Tribes to give up revenue. But.... If the tribes do have businesses off the Rez and can keep records of all the taxes paid, those would amount to a significant number. Then, when the State tries to get more revenue from the Tribes, the numbers will show! We will be able to say... What is the State doing with all the taxes we paid? Plus they're own. Why are they asking for more? Also, I encourage all Tribes in Minnesota to do this. Then we, as Indian Country, will be able to combine the tax numbers/revenue, and show the people of Minnesota, that the Tribes do have off Rez businesses that pay taxes, and will be able to show the people the numbers. And ask where this combined money is? What have you done with it? And why are you asking for more? NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK REGULATORY AUTHORITY The Bois Forte Reservation is providing an opportunity for public comment on its intention to seek federal program authorization for TSCA Section 402 and 406(b) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to administer and enforce the Bois Forte Lead Program. If this authorization is not received from EPA by September 12, 2010, EPA’s final regulations (40 CFR 745, Subparts E & L 61 Fed. Reg. 45813 et.seq. (August 29, 1996) will continue to be effective on the Bois Forte Reservation and EPA will administer and enforce said regulation; thereby preempting the Bois Forte Reservation Lead Program. Written comments concerning this intent to seek authorization can be made to the Bois Forte Environmental Services, 5344 Lakeshore Drive, P.O. Box 16, Nett Lake, Minnesota 55772. Any comments must be post marked by August 28, 2010 to be considered. If you would like to request a public meeting regarding Bois Forte’s intent to seek, please call Tara Geshick at Bois Forte Environmental Services, 218-757-3543. If you have any questions, or need further information, call Bois Forte Environmental Services at 218-757-3543 or 1-877-659-7423. Funeral: Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Ryan Moravitz will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation: Will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Dougherty Funeral Home with Parish Wake Prayers at 7:30 p.m. The Visitation will continue on Wednesday in the funeral home for one hour prior to the service time. Burial: Will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are her grandchildren, Tony, Joe, Jim Monetti, Dennis Dix, John Jerman, and Dan Weiss. B O I S F O RT E NEWS AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 Bois Forte News • August 2010 • Page 19 St. Louis County Commissioner Candidates August 10 Primary set for County Commissioner race. Band members are urged to vote. Mike Forsman I'm Mike Forsman running for reelection as St. Louis County Commissioner District 4. This is my 16th year on the County Board serving the people of the 4th Dist. This is my 28th consecutive year as an elected public official, serving previously as an Alderman and Mayor of the City of Ely. I am a lifelong resident of the District, a graduate of Ely Memorial HS and Vermilion Community College. I served a 31/2 year automotive apprenticeship at Reserve Mining Co and have been a journeyman Heavy Equipment Mechanic since the early '70's and an ASE certified automotive and truck technician since the early '80's. I served in the United State Marine Corps from 1967 to 1971 as a radar technician with the 2nd Marine Air Wing and was Honorably Discharged as a SGT ES. I've been married to my best friend, Ernestine for 42 years this Oct and we have 4 children: Mike C (40) career US Coast Guard; Brandy (36) HS physics teacher; Erin (32) Social Worker (Masters-St Catherine’s); and Dan (22) Heavy Equipment Mechanic-ArcelorMittal, plus 3 grandchildren Shelby, Clayton and Addison. I currently serve on MNDOT's Dist 1 Area Transportation Partnership (ATP), ARDC's Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC), and the ATP's Enhancement Task Force. These organizations help determine where monies are spent in the 7 County "Arrowhead" region on roads, bridges, trails, safety improvements, and other transportation enhancements. I am currently the Vice President of the MN Transportation Alliance, a State-wide transportation advocacy group that is respected in St Paul and Washington DC. I am slated to be President of the MTA in 2011. I am honored to be endorsed by labor and law enforcement again in my re-election bid. I serve on many organizations that benefit the people and taxpayers of the 4th Dist and have an excellent attendance record. I believe I have always been an engaged Commissioner, who studies each issue and asks the questions of staff AU G U S T 2 0 1 0 and the people I serve so that I can make intelligent decisions and votes. I will always remain accessible and approachable and respectful of the input and critique I receive from the people I serve. I apologize for not supplying a photo of myself and readily concede that of the 3 of us running for the position, if we are to be elected on good looks, I'd lose! I guess I'm hoping that if experience, hard work, accessibility, and knowledge, are some of the criteria for a vote, I'll be able to hold my own. Thank you for you consideration. Mike Forsman Candidate, St. Louis County Commissioner 4th District Christina Hujanen Christina Hujanen is looking to put her long history of community involvement to work for the residents of northern St. Louis County as a member of the St. Louis County Board. While Hujanen has never held political office, she has been deeply involved in community work for years. I am motivated to seek office because I want northern St. Louis County to have a stronger voice, and I was encouraged to run by other community members. There are a lot of things going on in northern St. Louis County that need more attention. Our population is growing and the region — all the way from Orr and Cook, to the Bois Forte communities in Nett Lake and Vermilion, and from Ely and Tower — relies heavily on tourism. We need to be sure we’re not being overlooked by the Duluth area and larger cities in St. Louis County. While this race for the county board is my first entry into the political arena, I am a veteran at community activism. I started the Range Seniors group five years ago, and still run the organization’s regular bingo games and dances for senior citizens. I began the annual Lake Vermilion Harbor Festival and Riverfest events. I am active in the TowerSoudan Parent-Teacher Organization and the Tower-Soudan Athletic Association, and am a prolific fundraiser for a wide range of community efforts. In addition, I was recently named governor-elect for the north-central region’s Soroptimist Club, which works to improve the lives of women and girls. The region encompasses Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. I stand up for what needs to be done. It doesn’t matter how many ideas you have, it’s how many ideas you can make happen. Christina, a real estate agent, and her husband Robert have four children. The two oldest are enrolled at Mesabi Community College and the couple have a child in first grade and another in third grade. The whole family is active in community events, and they are proud of their ties to the region. Our kids go to school here, my husband and I work here and this is our home. I have also been active in the local efforts to keep our community schools open and thriving, while keeping our property taxes affordable. I’ve been out campaigning already, knocking on doors across the Fourth District. I’m getting a lot of support. I’m hearing from a lot of people that it’s time for a change. I am cautious about making too many promises and I know I will have a lot to learn if I am elected. But one thing I will guarantee voters is that their concerns will be brought to the county board’s table and heard. I don’t have any specific agenda or sole issue that I’m focusing on. But I will be a voice for any issue that comes up and work with constituents to solve any problems that need to be addressed. I would appreciate your vote in the primary on Tuesday, August 10. I think of myself as the spark plug behind numerous community organizations and events. (cont. on page 20) B O I S F O RT E N E W S Page 20 • Bois Forte News • August 2010 (County Commissioner candidate statements cont. from page 19) Donovan Strong Donovan Strong, running for St. Louis County Commissioner District 4 has invaluable experience and knowledge in working with and for people of all ages throughout St Louis County. Donovan vows to listen and actively take peoples’ concerns to the Board of Commissioners. “I would like to see more young adults choose to stay in our area. We need to find ways to encourage young people to want to live and raise families here. I will address the urgent need for creating jobs with livable wages. My wife Sarah and I chose to live and work here in St. Louis County. It has not always been easy for us to stay. In fact, at one point we had 7 jobs between the two of us. It is time to look outside the box for other employment options that will encourage young families to live here.” “We need to look at ways we can save money without cutting services and/or wages. Another issue is to have fair and equal employment within the county. Many employees have stated that they are doing the work of 2 or 3 individuals. This in turn, creates a longer wait time to provide services in a timely manner. There are many options to be explored for funding programs in our county without putting a heavy burden on taxpayers.” The Bois Forte News “Our youth are our future. They need to be raised by a community that provides fair and equal justice. That will encourage them to succeed instead of setting them up for a lifetime of failures. It is important that as a county we provide positive activities for youth that will allow them to learn and explore new positive B O I S F O RT E experiences in life.” “I was raised to respect my Elders and take care of them. Elder services seem to be diminishing even as our elder population is increasing. I would like to work to expand opportunities for older adults to enjoy their glory years without heavy financial burdens.” Donovan is a lifelong resident of Tower, Minnesota and attended Tower/Soudan and Virginia Public Schools. He is the youngest son of Isabelle and the late Ken Strong Sr. both whom are Bois Forte Band Members. He and his wife Sarah (Kinnunen) live on the Lake Vermilion Reservation/Greenwood Township with their blended family of five children. They are members of the St. James Presbyterian Church in Tower. Donovan has been in public service for over 11 years serving in multiple areas such as a fire fighter for Greenwood Township and Mt Iron Fire Departments. He serves as a First Responder/EMT for both Greenwood Township and the Tower Area Ambulance Service. He accepted the responsibility as a commissioner for the Tower/ Soudan Ambulance for 3 years. He has served on various Boards for the Bois Forte Band including Bois Forte Enterprises – Fortune Bay Resort Casino Board of Directors, while there starting an Elderly Needs Program with Joanne Donald in 2000. Having interest in a lifelong family tradition of wild ricing, Donovan also served on the Bois Forte Conservation/Wild Rice Committee as did his father. Donovan actively worked on the Advisory Board for the Boys & Girls Club on Lake Vermilion from 2002-2008. He has been active in the Minnesota DFL Party and non-partisan politics for 12 years and serves as co-chairperson of the Native American Indian Caucus and Chair of the Saint Louis County DFL Unit 6A. This year he was appointed to the American Indian Commission by Duluth’s Mayor Don Ness. He currently works for Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) with the Saint Louis County Attorney’s Office. In 2009 he was elected to and proudly serves District 1 of Lake Country Power and in 2010 elected The Bois Forte News (BFN) is published monthly by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. The BFN news encourages submission of articles, guest columns, community announcements, photos and personal announcements. Contributions are subject to editing for grammar, length and malicious/libelous content. BFN will attempt to include all material submitted by Band members and guests. Multiple contributions from the same source may be excluded or rotated to future issues to insure equal access to all. Paid ads are accepted. Visit www.boisforte.com for rates and insertion order. The BFN is distributed for free to Band members and is available to others for $10 per year. NEWS Treasurer of the Lake Country Power Board of Directors. “I am ready for the challenge and look forward to serving all of the citizens of St. Louis County.” (New domestic violence law cont. from page 16) 4. Data Practices Act Amendments - Provides exemption for domestic violence and sexual assault programs from the Data Practices Act that requires any organization, which receives government funding, to provide information requested by an outside party. 5. Ex parte Order of Protection - Provides additional protection at a time when domestic violence victims are most vulnerable by restricting the batterer from a ‘reasonable area’ around the victim’s residence or dwelling place. 6. Domestic Abuse No Contact Orders (DANCOs) – Provides more protection for battered women because it clarifies that a DANCO is a criminal court order and that it is NOT a condition of release and the court can set maximum bail and issue a DANCO. 7. Increases the Bail on Misdemeanor/Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Abuse Offenses – Increases the maximum bail cap on misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor domestic abuse and violation of order for protection offenses from six times the fine amount to 10 times the fine amount. According to the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women’s Femicide Report, 28 Minnesotans were killed as a result of domestic violence in 2009. Although, it is impossible to predict with certainty which batterers will kill their victims, well-documented indicators of lethality include: the victim’s attempt to separate from the batterer, the batterer’s history of violence, and access to firearms. These lethality factors were present in more than 50% of Minnesota’s femicides in 2009. Deadline for September issue: August 20 Attention readers: The September issue of the BFNews will be delivered later in the month in order to include coverage of the Grand Opening of the Community and Gov’t Services Facility. Submit material to: Bois Forte News 1101 Sibley Memorial Hwy. #507 Lilydale, MN55118 651-260-2420 phone; 651-365-1334 fax H e l e n w i l k i e @c o m c a s t . n e t Tribal Council Kevin W. Leecy Chairman David C. Morrison, Sr. Secretary/Treasurer Cathy Chavers District I Representative Ray Villebrun, Sr. District I Representative Brandon Benner District I Representative-Elect Ray Toutloff District II Representative AU G U S T 2 0 1 0
