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Anishinaabeg Today
A Chronicle of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe
Vol. 14, No. 4
White Earth, Minn.
today@whiteearth.com
Chairwoman gives address at MSUM inauguration
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Secretary Salazar: Recovery
plan to stimulate economic
activity in Indian Country
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaking to a summit of
American Indian leaders, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar
recently highlighted more than $2 billion in President Obama’s
economic recovery package to create jobs and economic opportunity in Indian Country.
“The challenges we face as a nation are not new to Indian
Country,” Salazar told a Tribal Nations Legislative Summit of
the National Congress of American Indians. “But President
Obama’s recovery package will provide significant investments
in Indian Country which can play an important role in helping
to stand-up tribal economies.”
Recovery funds to be distributed through the Department of
the Interior include $450 million to fix and build roads, repair
and construct schools, strengthen detention centers in Indian
Country; and another $50 million for housing improvements,
workforce training programs, and economic development loans.
Other non-Interior funding in the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 for Indian Country includes $510
million in Native American Housing Block Grants from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development; $310 million
for roads, through the Federal Highway Administration; and
$500 million for health information technology and facility construction and health services from the Department of Health and
Human Services. Additional stimulus funding is included under
the Department of Justice and other federal agencies.
Submitted photo
Commenting on the recent Supreme Court decision in
Carcieri v. Salazar, the Secretary said he was “troubled” by the
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You are cordially invited to the
White Earth Tribal Council
State of the Nation Address
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White Earth Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor, an alumnus of Minnesota State University
Moorhead, gave the main address at the inauguration of MSUMs new president Edna
Szymanski on Feb. 20.
Friday, March 13, 2009
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - White Earth program exhibits
10 a.m. - Social
11 a.m. - Welcome/Address by
Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor
Shooting Star Casino Event Center
- Mahnomen, Minn.
Community lunch will be served
Fish house removal
deadline draws near
White Earth Conservation Law
Enforcement Officers would like to
remind all tribal members that unoccupied fish houses and shelters must be
removed from the ice between Sunday,
March 15 and ice breakup of each
year. Fish houses and shelters may still
be used during these times as long as
they are attended and/or occupied.
Failure to comply with this regulation
is a violation of the White Earth
Conservation Code and may result in
the fish house/shelter being confiscated and the owner being cited into
White Earth Tribal Court. Remember
the importance of ice safety and be
careful when on the ice.
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The Anishinaabeg Today (AT), a publication of
the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, is published every
three weeks. Editorials and articles appearing in the
AT are the responsibility of the authors and do not
necessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the AT
staff or the White Earth Nation. The AT reserves the
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artwork and photos is encouraged, however, they are
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libelous content. The Editor makes the sole decision
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patrons living on White Earth Reservation and by
direct mail to members and subscribers within the
United States. The newspaper is free to White Earth
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To subscribe or advertise, call (218) 983-3285
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White Earth, MN 56591
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and the Mi nnesota Newspaper Associ ati on
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BEMIDJI, Minn. — Bemidji State University and
the Sexual Assault Program of Beltrami, Cass and
Hubbard Counties will be sponsoring the third biannual
“Breaking the Silence” conference on sexual and domestic violence issues in northern Minnesota on Thursday
and Friday, April 2-3.
The conference runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
and will be held at the American Indian Resource Center
on the Bemidji State campus.
Registration for the two-day conference is $40, and
single-day registrations are available for $25 per day. The
registration fee includes lunch, and is due by the registration deadline of Friday, March 13. Continuing education and POST credits are available.
Registration forms can be downloaded at
http://www.sapbchc.org.
Speakers at the conference will include Mark Wynn,
a retired Nashville, Tenn., police officer; Olga Trujillo;
Sarah Deer, a visiting professor at the William Mitchell
College of Law; attorney Caroline Palmer; Frank Jewell
from Men as Peacemakers; and Chuck Derry, the cofounder of the Gender Violence Institute.
The speakers will direct some of the conference’s 15
breakout sessions, which cover a broad range of topics
including examinations of dual assaults, a discussion of
historical trauma, civil liability in domestic violence
incidents and the trafficking of American Indian women
and girls.
The conference is sponsored by the Sexual Assault
Program of Beltrami, Cass and Hubbard Counties;
Anishinabe Legal Services; Northwoods Coalition for
Family Safety; the Bemidji State University Women’s
Center; the Hobson Memorial Union; and Bemidji
State’s departments of criminal justice and psychology
and its sociology, social work and women’s studies programs.
For more information, please contact the Sexual
Assault Program of Beltrami, Cass and Hubbard
Counties at (218) 444-9524 or via e-mail at
BTSconference@gmail.com.
About Bemi dji S tate Uni versi ty
Bemidji State University, located in northern
Minnesota’s lake district, occupies a beautiful campus
along the shore of Lake Bemidji. Enrolling approximately 5,000 students annually, the University offers
more than 65 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs encompassing arts, sciences and select professional programs. The University is a member of the
Minnesota State College and Universities System and
has a faculty and staff of nearly 600. University signature
themes include environmental stewardship, civic engagement and global/multicultural understanding.
For further information about the University, visit
our Web site at: http://www.bemidjistate.edu.
President Obamas Fiscal 2010 budget overview
Worki ng to i mprove the qual i ty of l i fe for
Nati ve Ameri cans
The President's budget overview released in February
2009 provides a broad look at the administration's priorities for the coming year. Specific details for individual
government departments and agencies will be available
with the full budget in April. But, already, key priorities
for the Native American community are starting to take
shape.
Improve heal th servi ces whi l e reduci ng pati ent
costs
The President's plan directs hundreds of millions of
dollars in new funding in the Indian Health Services - one
of the largest increases in 20 years. With more than $4
billion for Indian Health Services, the budget begins a
multiyear investment in the Indian health system to
expand care and develop prevention initiatives that will
address persistent health disparities.
This investment builds on the funding for Indian
Recovery
Health Services in the Recovery Act, which provided
$500 million for construction, equipment, and improvements at health care centers.
S trengthen Nati ve Ameri can communi ti es
The Administration supports the principle of tribal
self-determination and will work to improve tribal law
enforcement and education. The President's budget
includes more than $100 million in increased funding to
the Bureau of Indian Affairs for law enforcement and education.
Additional funding is also available through the
Departments of Justice and Education. These funds will
strengthen tribal courts, detention centers, and police
programs to help Native Americans protect their communities. The President's budget also increases funding
for tribal colleges and scholarships and provides funding
earlier in the academic year, giving the colleges greater
financial security.
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ruling that only Indian tribes that were formally recognized in 1934 could have land taken into trust for them
by the Department of the Interior. Since the 1934 Indian
Reorganization Act, Interior has added about eight million acres of land to the trust for various tribes, including some that were not federally recognized in 1934.
Salazar pledged to continue the program while examining all options to resolve the land-into-trust issue raised
by the court decision.
Later, Salazar spoke to the Council of Energy
Resource Tribes summit on Native energy development.
One of the greatest opportunities for economic development for tribes can be the development of alternative
energy sources, Salazar said. Indian lands have major
resources for renewable energy as well as rich sources of
conventional fossil fuels.
“Indian country offers some of the premier wind
energy sites in the United States,” the Secretary noted. “I
look forward to exploring with tribes the potential for
wind, geothermal, biomass and solar energy development
that exists on those lands.”
The Office of Indian Energy and Economic
Development has identified 77 reservations that possess
commercial-scale wind resources and the ability to support viable wind-based economies. Forty of these are in
states that enacted a Renewable Portfolio Standard requiring utilities to purchase a percentage of their power from
renewable sources.
Shooting Star Casino Hotel & Event Center
announces 2009 Sponsorship Guidelines
Shooting Star Casino Hotel & Event Center
has more than 1,100 employees living and working
in the communities we serve, thus giving us a vested interest in seeing them thrive. Sponsorship is
one way that Shooting Star Casino contributes to
the development skills and resources in rural and
regional Mahnomen County.
Sponsorships can range across the categories of
sport, arts and culture, community, promotion and
education, and reflect Shooting Star Casino’s position as a responsible corporate citizen that gives
people and communities the support that they need
to grow and develop.
What wi l l be sponsored?
As Shooting Star Casino receives many
requests for sponsorship through out the year, each
sponsorship proposal needs to be evaluated according to its individual merits.
The following outlines all relevant items that
should be considered in preparing an application for
sponsorship from Shooting Star Casino are listed
below.
Shooting Star Casino wi l l not sponsor programs that:
- Involve any type of unlawful activities including
illegal raffles, games of chance, etc., not complying
with state and tribal gaming regulations.
- Support political organizations
- Denigrate, exclude or offend minority community
groups
- Present a hazard to the community
- Create environmental hazards
- Do not reflect community standards
- Have narrow community involvement
Benefi ci ary obl i gati ons
Successful sponsorship applicants will be
required to enter into a sponsorship agreement with
Shooting Star Casino, which details:
- Level of sponsorship benefits agreed to
- Legal public liability indemnity for the Casino
- Payment terms
- Evaluation options
S ponsorshi p Cri teri a
To help Shooting Star Casino evaluate your
sponsorship request, your proposal must include
event and financial details, target audience, publicity, and the history and future of the event or activi-
ty.
S port rel ated sponsorshi p:
- The Shooting Star Casino is limited on the type
of sports related sponsorships that it reviews and
fond each year.
- The sporting event will be judged on it’s audience
focus.
S oftbal l sponsorshi ps:
- The Shooting Star will sponsor one women’s and
one men’s team each season.
- All interested teams must have their sponsorship
application submitted by Apri l 27.
- A lottery method of selection will occur, which
means a random drawing on May 4.
- A roster must be provided along with your submission.
Gol f tournament and team sponsorshi ps
- The Shooting Star Casino is limited on the number of sponsorships reviewed each year.
- All interested teams or tournament must submit a
sponsorship application by May 4.
- Criteria for determining sponsorship of tournament and team will be reviewed under normal sponsorship criteria stated above.
How to appl y assessment of appl i cati ons
- Applicants will be advised in writing of the outcome of their proposal
- It should be noted that Shooting Star Casino
receives many applications for sponsorship and is
unable to fund all those requests. Sponsorships will
be selected on the basis of criteria offering strong
community links and participation
S ubmi ssi on of appl i cati ons
To apply to Shooting Star Casino for sponsorship you should follow these three easy steps:
- Read our sponsorship selection criteria
- Complete our Sponsorship Application Form
- Send the completed form to Phyllis Skala,
Shooting Star Casino Marketing Office Manager,
by the sponsorshi p deadl i nes.
For more information call Phyllis at (218) 9352711 Ext. 7374 or 800-238-9760. Sponsorship
Application Forms can be picked up at the Tribal
Administration Building, Naytahwaush Sports
Complex, Shooting Star Casino, White Earth Post
Office, and other community meeting locations on
the reservation.
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By Kari n Haugrud
Senior LinkAge Line Specialist
Every year, illegal telemarketing and mail fraud
schemes rob consumers, often elderly citizens, of
their hard-earned life-savings.
If someone contacts you or a loved one with an
unsolicited offer Don't give your financial information to callers you don't know. Don't be pressured
into making an immediate decision. And get all
information in writing before you agree to a purchase.
The Federal Trade Commission estimates that
consumers lose more than $40 billion a year to telemarketing fraud. And, if you are an "older" consumer, you are a special target for those selling
bogus products and services.
Being tax season again, the Internal Revenue
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Service is warning taxpayers to beware of current
email scams using the IRS name. In particular,
watch for messages about the upcoming rebate
checks tied to the economic stimulus package spammers are using these rebates as bait. The goal
of the scams is to trick you into revealing personal
and financial information such as Social Security or
bank account numbers, which the scammers can use
to commit identity theft.
Another bogus email falsely claims to come
from the IRS and tells the recipient that he or she
is eligible for a tax refund of a specific amount. The
message then instructs the recipient to click on a
link in the email to access a refund claim form that
asks for bank account information.
Should you receive an email claiming to be
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New Horizon Resort
473-2138
Special Events!!
FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY
March 13th & 27th 5-9 pm
All you can eat buffet featuring - Deep fried
Alaskan Pollack, Spaghetti and Meatballs,
Coleslaw, Potatoes & Rolls
$7.50
St. Patrick’s Day Buffet
Tuesday March 17th 5-9 pm
Traditional Irish Foods
Corned Beef & Cabbage, Irish Stew & Baked Cod,
Colcannon, Soda Bread & More - Green Beer Special
$8.75
Regular hours: Friday & Saturday 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday Brunch Buffet 10 am - 2 pm
The White Earth Tribal and
Community College Student Senate
is hosting a
Spring Pow-wow
on Saturday, April 11
Grand Entry at 1 p.m.  Feast at 5 p.m.
This is a community event held at the
Naytahwaush Sports Center.
Everyone is Welcome!
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Christine Kier
advances to the Multi-Regional~State Spelling Bee
Christine Kier, an 8th grader from the WaubunOgema-White Earth School District was one of four
top spellers at the Region 1 & 2 Spelling Bee held
on Feb. 27 at Northland Community & Technical
College in Thief River Falls.
Advancing from local and district competitions,
43 students in grades 5-8 from 33 schools in northwestern Minnesota participated in the Regional
Spelling Bee. All spellers participated in a written
round in the morning with the top 25 spellers continuing in the afternoon with an oral round.
The top four spellers of the Regional Spelling
Bee will advance to the Multi-Regional ~ State
Spelling Bee on Thursday, March 12 in St. Cloud
with the winner of this Bee advancing to the 82nd
Annual National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.,
on May 26-27.
In addition to Kier, Region 1 & 2 winning
spellers who will compete at the MultiRegional~State Spelling Bee include Jessamy
Jones, East Grand Forks School District, Grace
Bateman, Park Rapids School District, and Andrew
Hagen, Warroad School District.
The Multi-Regional~State Spelling Bee on
March 12 will include winning spellers from five
Minnesota regions.
Sharon Schultz, elementary principal,
Greenbush-Middle River School District, served as
the reader for the Regional Spelling Bee. Lloyd
Hietala, Badger; Chris Burnham and Judy Kaml, all
of Thief River Falls assisted as judges.
The Spelling Bee is a series of competitions for
students in grades 5-8 beginning at the classroom
level and progressing on to district, region, state and
THE DOCTOR’S CORNER
Save your vision: All about dry eyes
By Student Doctor Wyatt Peterson
and David J. Bellware, OD
White Earth Health Center
Submitted photo
Christine Kier, an 8th grader from the WaubunOgema-White Earth School District was one of
four regional students to advance to the MultiRegional State Spelling Bee in St. Could, Minn.
national levels. Benefits for students include
improved spelling, increased vocabulary, learning
concepts, developing correct English usage, developing poise in public performance and community
recognition for participation.
Public invited to ALS Board of Directors meeting
The public is invited to the Anishinabe Legal
Services (ALS) Board of Directors Special meeting
held on Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m. at the
Bemidji Public Library in Bemidji.
ALS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
They provide free civil legal services to low-income
Native Americans who live on the Leech Lake,
White Earth and Red Lake Indian Reservations.
For more information and location of the meeting, call Irene at (218) 335-2223.
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206 Main Street North, Mahnomen, MN  (218) 936-5127
DANCE REGALIA, Fabrics, Sewing Supplies, Bells, Jingles, Ribbons, Fringe, Scarves
LEATHER, Furs, Faces, Tails, Animal parts, Feathers, Bustles, Hackles, Porky Roaches,
Warbonnets, Dance Sticks
BONTANICAL, Herbs, (Kinni-Kinnick) Indian Tobacco & Herbal Smoking Blends
BEADS (Hanks), Jewelry findings, Hairpipes, Discs, Paints, etc.., Dreamcatcher, Kits,
Drum Frames, Rattles, Crafts
PERSONALIZED EMBROIDERY, Scrapbooking, Hats, Select Clothing
OFF THE FARM: Fresh Beef, Chickens, Eggs, Butters, Syrups and Jerky
TAKE-N-BAKE pizzas!
We can ORDER supplies for Pipe Making, Knives, Patterns, Camp Supplies, etc.....
(We accept purchase orders!)
Donny and Sandy Kaiser
March is “Save Your Vision” month and with that in mind
we will discuss one of the most common eye problems, dry eye.
Virtually everyone experiences dry eyes at some point, however
many people deal with this condition on a daily basis. Dry eye
syndrome is a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture
in the eye. Symptoms include dryness, burning, stinging, red
and/or irritated eyes, blurry vision, or even tearing. Although it
may seem odd, watery eyes can be a sign of dryness because the
excessive dryness works to over stimulate production of the
watery component of your eye's tears.
Healthy eyes are continuously covered by fluid — a tear film
designed to remain stable between blinks. Tears bathe the eye,
washing out dust and debris and keeping the eye moist. They also
contain enzymes that neutralize the microorganisms that colonize
the eye. A stable tear film prevents dry eyes, is essential for good
eye health, and allows your eyes to maintain clear, comfortable
vision.
Dry eyes can be caused by a variety of different factors.
Exposure to many environmental conditions such as sun, wind,
high altitude, a dry climate, sitting near fans or vents, or being
in a dusty or smoky place, are notorious for causing dry eyes. In
addition, tasks that require intense visual concentration — such
as working at a computer, driving or reading — tend to decrease
your blink rate, thereby increasing tear evaporation. Medications
such as Diuretics, Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitors, Antihistamines, sleeping pills, and birth control pills
are also known to cause dry eye symptoms. Also, certain systemic conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,
scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome and vitamin A deficiency will
led to an insufficient tear film. Finally, certain lid conditions,
such as infections or inflammation, will led to an increase in
evaporation, thus contributing to dry eyes.
Treatment of dry eyes usually begins with good lid hygiene.
Warm compresses with baby shampoo will clean your lids and
cause less irritation. Additionally, it is important to make your
environment “eye friendly” by not sitting directly in front of fans
and vents, avoiding dusty areas, and making sure to take breaks
from reading or computer use to blink and rest your eyes.
Moreover, drinking eight glasses of water not only helps keeps
your body healthy, but will help your eyes stay moist as well.
Recent research has shown that supplements such as omega-3
fish oils may help control some of the inflammatory mechanisms
that contribute to dryness.
Over-the-counter artificial tears, or lubricating drops, are a
great way to help relieve symptoms. You can use lubricating
drops that don't contain preservatives as often as you need, even
several times an hour, to provide relief. If the drops you're using
contain preservatives, you can safely use them up to four times
a day. Be sure you don't purchase eyedrops with a redness
remover, as these may worsen your dry eye symptoms. Using
lubricating drops proactively before you begin an activity that
tends to aggravate your symptoms may help prevent symptoms.
You can also use ointments to ensure better lubrication, however these ointments can blur vision, so it's best to use them only
at bedtime.
Dry eyes are a common condition that can usually be relieved
with simple remedies. Your local eye care provider can perform
certain tests to diagnose dry eye, its underlying causes, and provide treatment options to ensure your eyes healthy and comfortable.
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Tobacco
is a sacred medicine meant to be used in a traditional way
Boozhoo, from the ishkonon i’u’ bemaadiizid
(Save that Life) Coalition! As we said, we would
share some more words of advice about traditional
tobacco from our elders.
Andrew Favorite, White Earth Reservation
Elder shares these words of advice. “All drugs
(including commercial tobacco) have a munidoo or
a spirit. When we ingest them this bad spirit can
take over our mind and bodies, therefore; they hurt
us spiritually. This is who we become, but we can
choose not to abuse (asehmaa) tobacco by using it
prayerfully. If people knew about the thousands of
chemicals in the commercial type tobacco they
wouldn’t want to inhale it,” he said. “When spiritual people use tobacco prayerfully they never inhale
it because it is an offering to the spirits, it is not
for us to use in an abusive way.” This is why we
chose to plant this sacred medicine so that we could
Each plant should be at least 6-8 inches apart.
share it with others in the community.
One can make rows, or mounds.
Here are some questions and answers about
planting the tobacco plant “nicotiana rustica.” foods, remember to plant the tobacco near the tomaPlanting of the seeds will start in March or early toes and peppers, since they are the same biological
April. Start the plants indoors first from seedlings family. Your tallest plants can face the north, like
until they are about 3-inches tall. Keep them in a the corn and sun flowers, with the shortest being
sunny location or use good lighting. After the toward the south, that way they all get good sunplants have been growing outdoors, we “top” the light. The tobacco plants can be planted in the
flowers off so they keep growsouthern part of the garden.
ing. This will be done about
How deep is each planted
three or four times. Keep the
into the ground? When they are
Keep in mind that
pods inside the flowers for the
ready to go into the ground,
growing tobacco in this you can dig the holes as deep as
next planting season. The
majority of the nicotine is in manner is respecting the your roots are......so maybe
the stem. Therefore; when we
down 3-4 inches because
sacred gift that Creator going
harvest the leaves, we like to
they will still be pretty small
gave us and we should when it's time to plant. Make
remove the stem.
How much sunshine do the plant and harvest with the sure before you plant them in
plants like? Full, morning,
the ground outside that you take
best intentions at heart. the time to get them acclimated
evening, partial. They need full
sunlight at some portion of the
to the outdoor temperature, a
day in the early growing period.
few hours each day depending
How much water do the plants like? The plants on the weather.
require watering every other day except when it
Do we recommend tilling up the earth around
rains.
each plant during the growing season? Tilling will
How far apart do we plant each plant? Each need to be done before you plant them, but after
plant should be at least 6-8 inches apart. One can that, it's just water. Any fertilizer you use, like fish
make rows, or mounds. If you are planting other or some compost material can be done before you
plant as well. Weeding by hand works well, this
way you can harvest he dead leaves as you weed.
When you weed by hand you won’t need to use pesticides or herbicides which will keep them more
organic. Also, weeding by hand allows us to spend
time with these sacred plants while they grow.
Attention is what they like, so you can sing or
talk to them as you water. The Elders teach us as
females, that we should refrain from planting or
aide in the harvesting during our “moon time,” and
young females for one year after their first moon
(menstrual cycle).
In conclusion, remember that when you are
planting tobacco, just like any other plant in your
garden it all depends on what area you live and the
type of soil you have. Your results will vary. Keep
in mind that growing tobacco in this manner is
respecting the sacred gift that creator gave us and we
should plant and harvest with the best intentions at
heart. Tobacco is a sacred medicine and was meant
Planting of the seeds start in March or early to be used in a traditional way and never meant to
April. Start the plants indoors first.
be abused. Mii-Gwiitch.
Rez Briefs
MICOE meeti ng
The Minnesota Indian Council of Elders (MICOE) will meet
April 6 at the White Earth ENP Site. Lunch is served at 11:30
a.m., with meeting following. If you have any questions or
would like to be placed on the agenda, please call Lucille Silk,
vice-chairwoman at (218) 983-3768.
S epti c Pumpi ng
If you need your septic system pumped call the White Earth
Public Works Department at (218) 983-3202. Enrolled tribal elder
$25, enrolled tribal member $45, non-enrollee $65.
MICOE qui l t raffl e
The drawing for the Minnesota Indian Council of Elders
(MICOE) quilt raffle, which was scheduled for Jan. 31 has been
changed to April 30 due to extreme weather conditions. MICOE
elders have tickets for sale at $5 for a book of six tickets or $1
each.
Di abetes Bi ngo
Diabetes Bingo will be held March 12 in Naytahwaush, April
9 in Elbow Lake, April 21 in Mahnomen, and April 23 in Rice
Lake. Bingo will begin after the 11:30 a.m. elder nutrition meal.
Bingo at Mahnomen will begin at 1 p.m. at Valley View
Apartments. All are welcome.
Update appl i cati on wi th WE Water & S ewer
Anyone that has signed up for White Earth Water and Sewer
services please call (218) 983-3202 and update your application
on file.
Homebuyer Educti on cl asses
The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Finance Corporation is
offering First-time Homebuyer Education classes on March 28
and April 2 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe, 15542 State 371 NW, Cass Lake. These classes are a requirement for qualified buyers. Please reserve your spot
in this class with Cindy Beaulieu at (218) 335-8582 Ext. 150 or
cbeaulieu@mnchippewatribe.org. No childcare is provided so
please make other arrangements.
UNDIA powwow cancel ed
The 2009 University of North Dakota Indian Association
Annual Time Out Powwow will not be held this year due to lack
of funding. Please save the date for next year’s powwow scheduled for April 16-18, 2010.
Wi sdom S teps el ders
It is again time to make sure that you have your Wisdom
Steps Health Card ready to be turned in by April 30. Check to
see that your have the heath screenings you need. You must have
the first four completed plus one other health screening, attend a
health fair/health education, an organized walk, plus 46,000 steps
or the equivalent. Your recorded steps will need to be given to
Len Wells by the same date. Everyone that turns their health card
in with the needed screenings and their steps will be eligible to
go to the Wisdom Steps Conference that will be held in Hinckley
in June. If you have any questions call Bev Karsten at (218) 9833286 Ext. 1358.
Pl ease noti fy WE Contract Heal th
White Earth Contract Health patients who are seen in the
emergency room must notify the White Earth Contract Health
Department within 72 hours of the visit or your charges can be
denied payment. If you do not have other third party coverage,
you may be referred to the Patient Benefits Coordinator to be
screened for other alternate resources. If you have any questions
call 1-800-477-0125 or (218) 983-4300 Ext. 6280, 6281, or
6282.
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Circle of Life School Honor Roll
2008-09 School Year
2nd Quarter Perfect
Attendance
(Must have been enrolled by
11/17/08)
4th Grade
Pauline VanWert
5th Grade
Genesis Van Wert
2nd Quarter Good
Attendance
*(1 – 2 Absences)
(Must have been enrolled by
11/17/08)
Kindergarten
Derrick Boswell
Patrick Scott
1st Grade
Shawntay Brown
2nd Grade Grade
Rohan Fritsch
3rd Grade
Star Keezer
4th Grade
Richard Hanks
Randelle Osceola
5th Grade
Jordan Bower
6th Grade
Ashley Bloom
7th Grade
Tyler Bloom
Eleigha Bower
8th Grade
Joe Fairbanks
Kenny Rogers
9th Grade
Leah Jackson
* 4 tardies = 1 absence; no
skipping
2nd Quarter Honor Rol l
4th Grade
Richard Hanks - 3.25
5th Grade
Roslyn Fritsch - 3.37
Genesis VanWert - 3.37
Nathaniel Christianson - 3.25
Precious Dominguez - 3.2
Jordan Bower - 3.0
6th Grade
Lukas Fineday - 3.2
Ashley Bloom - 3.1
Maureen Eischens - 3.0
Sondra Keezer - 3.0
Dayton Oppegard - 3.0
7th Grade
Eleigha Bower - 3.57
Tyler Bloom - 3.43
8th Grade
Joe Fairbanks - 3.67
Shelly Butcher - 3.57
Vernon Jackson - 3.43
Kenny Rogers - 3.13
Joe Heisler - 3.0
9th Grade
Warren Brown - 3.67
Leah Jackson - 3.33
10th Grade
Heather White - 3.2
Dylan Anderson - 3.0
Heather Roberts - 3.0
11th Grade
Lainey Fineday - 3.28
12th Grade
Lindsey Fineday - 3.0
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Hard rain didn’t deter the Naytahwaush
Nightriders Sno-Club from their annual Ride for
Hospice on Feb. 14.
A record 33 sleds set out from Pinehurst and
journeyed down through a pristine Tamarack
Preserve to Detroit Lakes, where the riders spent the
night at The Clubhouse.
This is the 5th year the club has chosen to raise
pledges to benefit Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Their hard work has generated $24,828 to date, and
they are anxiously awaiting the announcement of
this year’s total.
Hospice of the Red River Valley brings comfort
at the end of life’s journey to twenty-nine counties
in Minnesota and North Dakota. For more information on their services, call 800-237-4629.
Submitted photo
This is the 5th year the Naytahwaush Nightriders Sno-Club has chosen to raise pledges to benefit
Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board
continues to approve donations for community needs
The Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board recently
approved more than $5,000 in donations for
February. The following are a sample of the
requests they approved.
 $2,000 for St. Michael’s School (Mahnomen) to
purchase software and hardware for computers.
 $500 for the Circle of Nation’s Indian
Association 25th Annual Powwow at the
University of Minnesota, Morris.
 $1,000 for the 2nd annual White Earth Tribal and
Community College Powwow.
 $250 to Loving Hands to purchase material to
make hats and mittens for children in pediatric
units.
 $250 for the Deer River Area Food Shelf.
 $500 for the Detroit Lakes Shriners so area 5th
graders can go to the circus free.
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 $250 for the Detroit Lakes High School Post
Prom Committee to hold activities at school after
the Prom.
The Mii-gii-way-win Advisory Board is committed to serving communities, through economic
opportunities, that promote the enhancement of the
quality life for tribal membership and their families.
They work diligently to serve the needs of organizations and charities requesting a donation, through
a fair and effective manner in order to ensure the
preservation and respect of the Native culture.
The board consists of associates from the White
Earth Reservation Tribal Council and 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.
Circle of Nation’s Indian Association
25th Annual Powwow
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Regional Fitness Center, University of Minnesota, Morris
626 East 2nd Street, Morris, MN
Grand Entries: 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Dancers will be paid an honorarium.
Registered Drums will be paid.
Drums and Dancers will be served dinner.
Princess Contest.
WANTED: Dancers, Drums, Vendors.
For more information:
Kateri Bird: (605) 290-3539 or nuam0020@umn.edu
Jayme Smith: (605) 698-7295 or jaymesmith@hotmail.com
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from the IRS - Do not click on links within the
body of the email, and do not provide any information. If the IRS needs to contact you about a tax
refund or audit, they will do so by traditional mail.
Every day, Minnesota consumers receive
sweepstakes promotions by phone, over the
Internet or in the mail. If you have to pay to play
or pay to receive your "winnings," the promotion is
a scam. You never have to pay to enter a sweepstakes. That includes paying shipping and handling
fees, taxes or buying a product to receive your
"prize." Those sweepstakes that notify you by a
postcard that you've won a free prize are run by con
artists whose sole purpose is to rip you off. That
"free prize" could end up costing you thousands of
dollars.
You can help to stop fraud by reporting it. If
you think you've been scammed, contact the local
police or sheriff's office or the Senior Link Age
Line. A consumer can also email information to
report@mnscams.org
Anchored by partner's efforts and citizens'
action to report fraud, law enforcement will be able
to employ technological enforcement tactics to
identify, disrupt and stop those committing the
frauds. Early reporting by the public can allow
authorities the opportunity to recover lost funds.
This article is made possible with Older
Americans Act dollars from the Land of the Dancing
Sky Area Agency on Aging. Call the Senior
LinkAge“ at 800-333-2433 to speak with an information specialist, or check out our website at
MinnesotaHelp.info.
2009 DRAWING FOR LEECH AND TURTLE
HARVEST PERMITS
for the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
PLACE: Circle of Life School, White Earth, Minn.
DATE: March 24, 2009  TIME: 7 p.m.
PERMITS: Four permits to harvest leeches and turtles
will be issued.
 Tribal Enrollment cards are required at the door.
 Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
 No beverages allowed in gymnasium.
 Drawing will be held at 7:05.
 Dont be late.
All deadlines for the AT are strictly enforced!
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Shooting Star Casino HR staff
wear blue jeans to raise money
The Shooting Star Casino, Hotel &
Event Center Human Resource
Department is proud to announce that
through their departmental Denim Day
initiatives, they raised enough money to
purchase 69 stuffed animals for the
White Earth Tribal Police Department.
The officers can use animals to help in
many situations.
Every Monday each department
member can pay $2 for the right to wear
blue jeans to work.
“It is an extra chance to not only
wear jeans or denim to work but also a
way of giving back to our community,”
said Julie Reade, a member of the HR
team. “It is wonderful to see the recipients when they receive the gifts. The
joy it brings us to see the help we are
doing is more than words can describe.”
Other groups the department has
donated to include the White Earth
Veteran’s Association, the local food
shelf, and the KRCQ Holiday Wish
Fund. They also organized a school
supplies drive, and bought Home Health
elders lap blankets for Christmas.
The upcoming 2009 charities scheduled so far include the Hospice of the
Red River Valley, Alzheimer’s, MS
Society Walk, daycare assistance, and
disabled veterans.
Submitted photo
Photos by Tim Reiplinger
Top: Reservation students Jake Pavek, from left, Gene LaVoy Burnette, Shayna
Blue and Madeline Roman were selected to attend the Minnesota YMCA Youth in
Government Assembly in St. Paul. Bottom: Stairway leading to the Capital.
Rez students participate Minnesota
YMCA Youth in Government Assembly
Four members of the Boys & Girls
Clubs of the White Earth Reservation participated in this years Minnesota YMCA
Youth in Government Assembly Jan. 8-11
at the State Capital in St. Paul.
Shayna Blue, Jake Pavek, Gene
LaVoy Burnette and Madeline Roman were
selected to attend the Assembly this year
and gained valuable knowledge on how
governments conduct their business.
“I had a good time at Youth in
Government, we learned how to propose
bills and the process they go through to be
passed. I made a bill and it first had to
have a purpose, you have to explain where
the funding for this bill will come from
and how it will be enforced,” said Pavek.
Minnesota YMCA Youth
in
Government is a statewide youth civic
education and leadership development initiative in which YMCA’s, schools, and
community organizations/programs like
Boys & Girls Clubs involve students in
hands-on learning experiences. The scope
of Youth in Government covers state,
national and international governments.
These programs offer unique forums for
students to explore how issues affect
them, their schools, their families and
their communities.
“The House of Representatives was
the greatest experience of them all. Kids
(Representatives) with bills presented
them to the House to discuss, debate and
vote on the bills. There were some great
bills and some pretty lame bills,” said
See Youth Page 10
The Shooting Star Casino Hotel & Event Center Human Resources staff holds
Denim Day every Monday to raise money for local charities. The group
recently purchased and then donated 69 stuffed animals to the White Earth
Tribal Police Department. The animals will be used to give to children during
crisis situations.
Census 2010: Its in Our Hands
The 2010 U. S. Census Bureau is looking for Census Takers and
Recruiting Assistants for the White Earth Reservation. These parttime and full-time jobs will last up to 10 weeks. The pay for the
Census Taker is $11.75/Hr and the pay for the Recruiting Assistant is
$13.25/Hr. Each will receive mileage reimbursement while conducting
official Census business.
Applicants must take a test of basic skills*
March 17 - Naytahwaush Sports Complex - 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
March 18 - White Earth (new) RTC - 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
March 19 - Mahnomen Veterans Community Center - 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
* Two forms of identification are needed.
To register for a test date call 1-866-861-2010. If you have problems
getting a test date call Dean Johnson at (218) 983-3285 Ext. 5905. For
more information visit www.2010censusjobs.gov
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CWD/TB testing complete
Colleen Johnson wins Old Town Canoe
By Alfed Fox
WE Chief Conservation Officer
The White Earth Natural Resources
Department wishes to thank everyone that
participated in this year’s CWD/TB testing
and incentive drawing.
Every year we ask for 100 test samples. This year we had a total of 71 deer
heads submitted for testing. Of those submitted, only 68 were viable for testing.
Three were disqualified because of the damage sustained to the sample area due to
head shots.
Let’s get all 100 samples next year!
Remember, this testing is done for the
benefit of all the residents of the reservation. The more participation we have in
this endeavor, the better chance we will
have of early detection of these dreaded diseases.
Thanks again to all of the participants
and following winners:
Ol d Town Gui de canoe - Colleen
Johnson
Two $10 Bi i ndi gaan Buffet coupons:
Curt Uran, Stella Leslie, Scott Roy, Tim
Smith, Brian LaFriniere, Ed Snetsinger,
Amelia Roy, Mark Veronen, Bud
LaFriniere, and Chad Guinn.
BUILDING SUPPLIES, INC.
Open Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
“FREE DELIVERY”
Photo by Alfred Fox
Colleen Johnson won an Old Town Guide canoe for participating in this years
CWD/TB testing. Also pictured are her husband, Dwight, and White Earth
Conservation Officer Ron Warren.
3rd Biennial Conference
Breaking the Silence
on Sexual and Domestic Violence
Thursday & Friday, April 2-3
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
American Indian Resource Center
Bemidji State University
For More Information, contact the Sexual Assault Program of Beltrami,
Cass and Hubbard Counties at (218) 444-9524 or via email:
BTSconference@gmail.com
Sponsored by: Sexual Assault Program of Beltrami, Cass & Hubbard
Counties, Anishinabe Legal Services, Northwoods Coalition for Family
Safety, BSUs Criminal Justice. Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, and
Womens Studies departments, BSUs Womens Center and Hobson
Memorial Union.
Download registration forms at: www.sapbchc.org
MICOE gearing up for annual quilt raffle
The drawing
for the
Minnesota
Indian Council
of Elders
(MICOE) quilt
raffle is April
30. MICOE
elders have a
book of six
tickets for $5 or
$1 each.
Contact Lucille
(Teedo) Silk at
983-3768,
John
Buckanaga at
573-3104, or
Leonard Wells
at 473-2747.
The quilt is
hanging up at
the new RTC
front entrance.
Photo by
Gary W. Padrta
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French Toast & Sausage Breakfast
Sunday, March 15 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Waubun Community Center
MENU
French toast with assorted toppings,
sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice
and coffee
Adults - $5, Children (6-12) - $3
Children under 5 - free
This event is sponsored by the Waubun School
Community Forest Project who, along with support of the School District #435 School Board,
organized to help advance the educational and
recreational use of the Waubun School Forest.
Youth
The White Earth
Constitutional Convention
will reconvene at the Shooting Star
Casino Event Center on Friday, April 3
at 3:30 p.m. and adjourn on Saturday,
April 4.
This will be our final convention. The
draft constitution will be completed for
action by the delegates.
Delegates: Please plan to attend and
bring your materials and notes from
previous conventions.
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LaVoy Burnette. “A bill would be debated and discussed for about 15 minutes each. The better ones
passed right away. The bills that didn’t have much
time and knowledge were debated for about 30 minutes.”
Blue said her trip to the Twin Cities was very
interesting. “I got to sit in the chairs of the Senate
room and we debated bills so we were able to learn
Program
part of what happens to the bill hands on. We
learned more in depth about the life of a bill,” she
said.
“Youth in Government was a great experience
and I would suggest it to people that like or that are
interested in politics and media,” concluded LaVoy
Burnette.
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role of fat and feathers in insulating the penguin
using rubber gloves, a variety of fats such as Crisco
and lard, feather, and a tub of ice water. This experiential activity allows students to feel the difference
in temperature between hands with different gloves
and insulating strategies while allowing creativity
in how the student work with the materials to simulate a penguin. Teachers then took this activity and
tried it with students in their own classrooms.
In May teachers will have an opportunity to
visit the University of Minnesota’s Shirley G.
Looking for Family
Just recently, a petition to the courts to open the
seal on my original birth certificate was granted.
My mother, Gynola Catherine Jones was 19 years
old at the time of my birth on July 22, 1964 in
Bemidji. My true name is Timberly Allen Jones.
My mother was born in Cass County on May 15,
1945, and passed over on March 19, 1977, while a
resident of Hennepin County. My grandfather’s
name was/is Wesley Jones, and my grandmother’s
maiden name was Williams.
No words could describe the deep appreciation for
any sincere information any reader may have to
help shed any further light on my origin or lineage.
Should anyone or any existing family wish
anonymity for whatever reason whatsoever, I can
assure tremendous respect for such a wish with the
utmost confidentiality should that be the case.
Miigwetch.
Respectfully,
Timothy Norton
(218) 940-2346
229 N. 4th Ave. W.
Duluth, MN 55806
Moore Laboratory School and work directly with
experts in early childhood education. This campus
professional development activity will be lead by
Barbara Murphy the director the Laboratory School
and will allow Head Start teachers to learn best practices from university experts.
Later in the summer teachers will work with
the university staff for a week in August to work on
curriculum for the upcoming year to best prepare
pre-K students for the formal school setting.
Looking for a new home?
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Birth Announcements
Feb. 7
S amuel Theodore Kneel and
8 lbs., 8 oz.
Angela Kaiser and Elijah Kneeland
St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes
Feb. 9
Persi a Li sha Motschenbacher
6 lbs., 15 oz.
Jacklyn Folstrom and
Jovan Motschenbacher
Feb. 12
Hanna Joy Annette
6 lbs., 10 oz.
Sara Lachapelle
St. Mary’s - Deroit Lakes
Feb. 16
Li l l y Jo Thompson
6 lbs., 9 oz.
April Brown
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must be legible! Submissions that cannot be
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In Memory of Wayne
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
Brethren, we have met to worship And adore the Lord our God;
Will you pray with all your power, While we try to preach the Word?
All is in vain unless the Spirit Of the Holy One comes down.
Brethren, see poor sinners round you Slumbering on the brink of woe;
Death is coming, hell is moving, Can you bear to let them go?
See our fathers and our mothers, And our children sining down.
Sisters, will you join and help us? Moses’ sister aided him;
Will you help the trembling mourners Who are struggling hard with sin?
Tell them all about the Saviour, Tell them that He will be found.
In Memory of Wayne Anthony Warren
Wayne, you died so suddenly on Jan. 14 from a blood clot to your
heart. I did not have time to say all the things I wanted to tell you. We
were just starting our lives together. We were to get married this summer and be a family with our new son and other children. Our son
Richard is growing so fast. He looks just like you. It is so hard being
here without you by my side, everyday is a new challenge. We will try
to be strong and look forward to the day we can be together again. Why
did you have to go so soon? I was not done with all the plans I had for
you. We love you with all our hearts. Miss you. Thank you everyone
for your support and prayers.
Love your fiancee,
Marie King and your baby boy Richard Warren
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Thank You
Thank you everyone that brought flowers and
pictures. These are memories of our beloved loss,
friend, dad, uncle and brother, Gary Stewart. Thank
you Joe Bush for your blessing and Father Walter
Butor for officiating. Thank you drum group, and
Chad S. for keeping the fire going. Pallbearers
Chad and Delton Stewart, Ken Jr., and Ron Butcher,
Nathan Meyers, Cody Tow. Thanks to Billie Jo,
Linda and Pat who sang Gary’s favorite song. And
Delton Stewart who got up and said a few words
about his uncle. You had a very strong heart. Also
thanks everyone who brought the food, served and
set up. And also thanks for my friends Rosie, LuLu and Steve for being there. And also friends from
the Wesley Center in Fargo who attended the wake
and had a Memorial Dinner for Gary at the Center
in Fargo.
There will always be a heartache
Often a silent tear
But, always precious memories, of
the days, when you were here.
Brothers and sisters of Gary Stewart,
Sonny, Charles, Russell, Susie, Linda and Nancy
In Memory
Barry McArthur (Vietnam Vet), born 1950
and passed away in May 2000. We miss you!
- Dad
Lorrai ne McArthur, wife of David for 59
years. Born March 4, 1923, and passed away
in May 2000. Missed always.
Roxanne McArthur, daughter of David.
Born Nov. 11, 1955 and passed away on July
13, 2003. Loved and missed! - Dad
Mario DeGracia
March 10, 1984 to May 29, 2005
Happy Birthday!
Today you would have been 25, but you
only reached 21. Your beautiful smile is so
missed - what we
would do to see it
again. We carry it in
our hearts where it will
never part. We love
and miss you so much.
Your grandparents,
Florence and James
Tadlock
Memorial Dinner
The family of Elizabeth M. Thompson
would like to invite friends and family to a
Memorial Dinner on Saturday, March 28 at
1 p.m. at the Rice Lake Community Center.
All articles and photos
submitted to the
Anishinaabeg Today
will be run on a space
available basis.
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Obituaries
Gary A. Stewart
Gary A. Stewart, 54, of Fargo, formerly of Detroit Lakes, died Feb. 15 at Emmanuel
Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.
Gary Allen Stewart was born April 5, 1954, in White Earth to Charles and Isabell
(Big Bear) Stewart. He grew up in the Osage and Park Rapids area, attending school in
Park Rapids. Gary worked for area contractors until moving
to Kent, Wash., where he met and married Karen Mosley. He
had worked at a steel mill in Kent before moving back to
Detroit Lakes with his children in 1987. Later, Gary went
back to school in Minneapolis at the American Indian
Occupation Center, studying computers. He took a job in
Wisconsin with Caterpillar making “drive-lines” for heavy
equipment. In 2001, he moved back to Detroit Lakes and
worked at a number of construction jobs in this area.
Gary enjoyed fishing in the lakes area and salmon fishing in Seattle. He also chartered boats on the Pacific Ocean;
going for the “big fish.” Gary was an avid Minnesota
Vikings fan, and enjoyed spending time with his friends; but
most importantly spending time with his family.
Gary is survived by his wife, Karen Stewart of Kent; daughters: Melissa Stewart of
Kent, Crystal Stewart of Kent, Lisa Basswood of Naytahwaush; son, Eric Stewart of
Kent; 12 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Linda Leonhardt of Ponsford, Nancy Big
Bear of Moorhead, Gilbert “Sonny” Stewart of Detroit Lakes, Russell (Laurie) Stewart
of Tacoma, Wash., Charles Stewart of Fargo, Susie Stewart of Detroit Lakes. He was
preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ken Conklin; sister, Marilyn Conklin; one
niece, Rochelle Stewart and an infant brother, Leonard Stewart.
The funeral service was Feb. 20 at the old Pine Point School with Father Waltor
Butor officiating.
Interment: St. Theodore Catholic Cemetery in Ponsford.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes.
On-line guestbook: www.daviddonehower.com.
Landa J. Wichern
Landa J. Wichern, age 19, resident of White Earth, died Feb. 20 at her home in
White Earth.
Landa Jean Wichern was born May 6, 1989, in Detroit Lakes, the fourth daughter
of Alan Wichern and Delia “Rickey” Bellanger. She was raised in Elbow Lake Village
and graduated from Waubun High School in 2007. She
attended the White Earth Tribal & Community College
while raising her two daughters, Jayla Rayn and Daysha
Skye. Landa grew up close to her family. She loved spending time with her relatives and friends and especially enjoyed
playing with her girls. She had an out going personality
and a laugh that would brighten your day in an instant.
Landa touched the hearts and souls of everyone she met.
Landa will be remembered and deeply missed by her two
daughters, Jayla and Daysha; her parents, Alan Wichern of
Waubun, and Delia (Darrell) Bellanger of Waubun; her sisters: Brandi Lee (LeRoy) Sullivan of Strawberry Lake,
Victoria Lynn Wichern of White Earth, Jenni Wichern
(Shannon Londo) of Naytahwaush, Heather Wichern and
Nikki Wichern of Detroit Lakes, and Whitney Smith of Waubun; brothers: Alan Wichern
Jr., of Waubun, Brent Smith Jr., of Waubun, Duriel Jackson and Shawn Jackson of
White Earth; grandparents: Jesse (Elaine) Finch of Elbow Lake Village and Bert
(Victoria) Wichern of Waubun; along with aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, one nephew
and many friends.
Funeral services for Landa was Feb. 25 at Big Elbow Lake Lutheran Church.
Interment: Vernon Anderson Memorial Cemetery, Elbow Lake Village.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes.
John Bonga
John Bonga, age 43, of Mahnomen, died Feb. 21 at the Mahnomen Health Center
Hospital.
John G Bonga was born Oct. 11, 1965, in Park Rapids to Verna Bonga and Eugene
Stone. As an infant, John, moved to the Minneapolis area and attended the Red School
House in St. Paul. He later continued his studies at Minneapolis Technical School
where he perfected his welding skills. John was united in marriage to Toni Monroe.
Through this union they were blessed with six children, in addition to his first born,
John Jr. The family continued to live in the Minneapolis area and John worked various
welding jobs. John later relocated to Pine Point before making a home in Detroit
Lakes. While there, he continued his welding occupation. Recently, John moved to
Mahnomen where he has continued to make his home.
John loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In his
younger years, he was a talented boxer and has always maintained a passion for the sport.
John also liked going to the casino and singing Karaoke. He will be greatly missed by
his family and friends.
John is survived by his mother, Verna Basswood of Mahnomen; his father, Eugene
Stone of Minneapolis; three sons: John Bonga Jr., of Minneapolis, Lee Bonga of
Mahnomen, and Shiloh Bonga of Minneapolis; three daughters: Feather Bonga of
Mahnomen, Cheyanne Bonga of Mahnomen, and Shania Monroe of Minneapolis; two
grandchildren, Ryan and Nevaeh; five brothers: Rolland Basswood of Fargo, Rex
Basswood of Mahnomen, Redfeather Sturdevant of Mahnomen, Eugene Stone Jr., of
Fargo, and Richard Stone of Minneapolis; and four sisters: Suzanne Basswood of
Mahnomen, Sheila Stone of Minneapolis, Denise Stone of Minneapolis, and Sonya
Stone of Minneapolis; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Toni Bonga.
Services were held on Feb. 23 at the Karen Jackson residence in White Earth.
Interment: St. Theodore’s Cemetery in Ponsford.
Arrangements: Anderson-Mattson Funeral Home in Mahnomen.
Online: andersonmattson.com
Gerald M. Warren
Gerald M. Warren, 68, of Prior Lake, Minn., formerly of White Earth, died Feb. 24
at the Minneapolis Veterans Hospital.
Gerald Maxime Warren was born June 2, 1940, in White Earth, to Clifford and Dora
(McDougall) Warren. He was raised and educated in White Earth and is a 1958 graduate
of Waubun High School. He served with the U.S. Army.
Following his discharge, Gerald attended the Detroit Lakes
Vocational-Technical
Institute Carpentry
Program.
Following graduation he worked as a carpenter in the White
Earth area until moving to Lakeville, Minn., in 1989. Gerald
moved to Prior Lake in 2002.
Gerald enjoyed deer hunting, bird watching, feeding the
birds and fishing.
Gerald is survived by a daughter, Christie VanHecke of
Prior Lake; son, Gerald Warren of Thief River Falls; two
brothers, Clifford (Cleo) Warren of White Earth and Leonard
(Karen) Warren of Lakeville. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Harold “Britt” Warren and two sisters, Nancy
Anderson and Louise Lattie.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 28 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in
White Earth, with Father Walter Butor, OMI, officiating.
Interment: Calvary Cemetery in White Earth.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit.
Thelma Wang
Thelma Wang, age 68, of Waubun, died Feb. 27 at the Mahnomen Health Center
Hospital.
Thelma Ilene was born Feb. 25, 1941, in White Earth to Rose (Morgan) and Jerry
Rawley Sr. Growing up Thelma’s dad worked construction and therefore, the family
moved quite often and lived in several towns throughout
Montana and Wyoming, and mostly wintered in Fargo. As a
young lady, Thelma started her own family and had decided her
children weren’t going to be uprooted when they started
school. She was living in Frederic, Wis., at that time and
that’s where she made her home and raised her six children.
In 1980, Thelma moved “uphome” to the Naytahwaush
area, and she worked as a nurse’s aide at the Mahnomen
Nursing Home. On Feb. 26, 1982, Thelma was united in
marriage to Marlin Wang. The couple has made their home
east of Waubun since that time. Thelma furthered her education and graduated in 1995 with a bachelor of science in social
work. She did her internship through Indian Child Welfare
and worked with the Foster Care Program, becoming a reunification specialist. Thelma
was the ICW Assistant Director and was currently working as the Child Well-Being
Project Coordinator at Dream Catcher Homes in
Ogema.
Thelma will long be remembered as a caring,
compassionate person who helped so many people
over the years, both young and old. She was not
afraid to share her own personal history of addictions
to alcohol and gambling by speaking nationwide.
She was a widely recognized advocate for Gamblers
Anonymous.
Thelma was a very active lady who was
involved in numerous things. She enjoyed shopping, traveling and loved spending time with her
grandchildren. Even as a grandma, Thelma was quite
modern in the world of technology with her computer and its gadgets and was often the picture and
home video taker. She will be greatly missed but
not forgotten, by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Thelma is survived by her loving husband,
Marlin, of Waubun; two sons, Clinton Burdick Jr.,
of Frederic and Kevin (Lynnette) Burdick, of Luck,
Wis.; four daughters: Debra (Bruce) Voss, of Balsam
Lake, Wis., Diana (Doug) Ackley, of Whitehall,
Wis., Donna (Luther Icard) Wong, and Laura (Dale)
Rowell, both of Frederic; 14 grandchildren; one
great-grandson; two brothers, Jerry (Judy) Rawley
Jr., of Waubun, and Ron (Bev) Lee, of Cass Lake;
one sister, Geraldine Strom, of Ada; godson, Levi
Rawley and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two granddaughters, Tawnee and TaeLynn Voss and a brother,
Walter Rawley.
Blessed be the memory of Thelma Wang.
Funeral services for Thelma were held March 4
at the Samuel Memorial Episcopal Church in
Naytahwaush. Services were led by Mother Lisa
Smith, Mother Marilyn Smith and Mother Coke
Smith assisting. Special Music was provided by
Mother Lisa Smith, the Ojibwe Singers, Little Red
Tail Drum, Sonny and Earl McDougall.
Interment: Samuel Memorial Episcopal
Cemetery.
Arrangements: Anderson~Mattson Funeral
Home of Mahnomen & Winger.
Lorraine M. Strawsell
Lorraine M. Strawsell, 56, rural Callaway, died
Feb. 20 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle
accident in rural Clay County, Minn.
Lorraine was born on March 13, 1952, to
Flavian
and
Alice
(Duchene) Steffl in
Detroit Lakes. She was
baptized and confirmed at
Assumption Catholic
Church in Callaway.
Lorraine was raised on a
farm and attended elementary
school
in
Callaway. She graduated
from Detroit Lakes High
School in 1970. She
attended beauty school in
St. Cloud, Minn., at Regency Beauty Institute.
Lorraine was united in marriage to Steve Strawsell
on July 24, 1971, at the Assumption Catholic
Church. They made their home in Perham for a few
years before moving back to Callaway.
Lorraine owned and operated Town and Country
Beauty Salon in Callaway. She also did hair in various places in Detroit Lakes, such as Emmanuel
Nursing Home, Pleasant View Assisted Living and
West-Kjos Funeral Home. Lorraine was also a very
important part of her husband’s flooring business,
whether it was lining up the job, bookkeeping,
billing or just finding the right floor sample for the
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customer.
Lorraine was an active member of the
Assumption Catholic Church in Callaway,
Christian Mothers and the community of Callaway.
She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and shopping. She
also enjoyed her children and grandchildren, working
with the elderly and time spent at the lake with her
family.
Lorraine is survived by her husband, Steve, two
sons, Dave Strawsell of rural Callaway, Brian
(Heather) Strawsell of Hawley; six grandchildren:
Tucker, Dylan, Maren, Addyson, Avery and Eli; six
brothers: John (Candyce) Steffl of Detroit Lakes,
Dennis (Deborah) Steffl, Richard Steffl, David
(Gina) Steffl, and Daniel (Sherry) Steffl all of
Callaway, Jerry Steffl of Arlington, Va.; four sisters:
Marlys Metlyng of Phoenix, Jolene (Karl)
Gunderson of West Fargo, Janelle (Karl) Johnson of
Wendell, Minn., Donna (Mike) Christians of
Burlington, N.D.; numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents
and her brother, Jim Steffl.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 27 at
Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes with
Father Jerry Rogers officiating.
Interment: St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
Callaway.
Arrangements: West-Kjos Funeral Home of
Detroit Lakes.
Sweet Lorraine
When I look out across a landscape, I see you,
Lorraine. Your life was like a sunrise at the lake, filled
with the promises fo a new day.
Sweet Lorraine, your day always was an adventure.
Filled with other peoples lives. The kindness you
showed to the young, but especially the old. You
always gave of yourself.
Now it’s sunset and I see you standing there in the
twilight. It’s a beautiful field filled with love. You’re
whispering to me, that it will be alright.
Your life in this landscape was filled with family
and friends. In that beautiful place, you were our
flower.
Your friend, - Jerry Rasmusen
Lone Lake open to
promiscuous fishing
By order of the White Earth
Natural Resources Director, Lone
Lake, located near Rice Lake
Village, is open to promiscuous
fishing until March 31 due to low
dissolved oxygen levels.
Fish my be harvested by any
method except by use of:
firearms, explosives, electricity
or chemicals.
There is NO limit
WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT
CHILDRENS COURT
In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of:
SUMMONS
SUSPENSION OF PARENTAL MATTER
Keith Hill Sr.
File No. CC-07-097
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on 20 February 2009 a
Petition to for Suspension of Parental Rights was filed with
the White Earth Tribal Court regarding the children of the
above-named parents. A hearing will commence on 6 May
2009 at 3:30 pm at the White Earth Tribal Courtroom located at RTC, White Earth, Minnesota. The telephone number
is (218) 283-3285. You are served with this notice because
you are a party to this proceeding or you are a person
whose presence is important to a determination concerning
the protection of your children. If you fail to appear for this
hearing the Court may find you in default and enter an
order.
Dated: 20 February 2009 by:
Darlene Rivera
Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare
1222 1st Street ~ Waubun
Daily Lunch Specials & Hand-Made Pizza’s
Bingo on Mondays & Fridays @ 6 p.m. - Be Early!
Fridays WAMO Meat Raffle @ 5:30 p.m.
Call (218) 473-2700 for Take Out
Monday ~ Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday Night Buffet
Barbecue ribs, rotisserie chicken,
salad bar and baked potato
Adults - $9.95  children under 12 - $5.95
Pappy’s is a Smoke-Free Restaurant
Charles W. LaDue
Attorney at Law
(White Earth Enrollee)
 Personal Injury
 Insurance
Call Toll Free 1-866-784-6384
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For sal e: 2-floor pans left & right - 2 rear quarter panels, never
been used, still in the box for a 1969 Camaro. $250 for each one must sell! Call Pat at (651) 503-4392.
Taxi dermy: Call Dan Clark at Deep Woods Taxidermy at (218)
983-4196 or his cell at (218) 204-0565.
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for up to 10 pounds. Call Denise at (218) 473-3215 or email
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For sal e: Ibenz electric guitar with case, music books, CDs - $475.
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Church Of Nay Tay Waush
Happy 93rd Birthday
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Aunt Syble
Uncle Todd
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“Lots of love
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Attention WE
Nation Members
Sunday - 11:00 AM Family Worship Service
Please remember to update
your address so that you
can receive future correspondence from the White
Earth Band. For changes,
please call the Enrollment
Office at (218) 573-3000 or
1-877-835-1906.
Thank You
On behal f o f the fami l y o f Landa Jean Wi chern
We had so many family, friends and community members that helped us out in our time of sorrow, it's impossible to thank everyone individually.
(We would fill up the newspaper!)
So, thank you to all the people that prepared
and served food and cleaned up at the wake and
funeral service. Thank you to the Drum group and
the fire keepers. Thank you to the State Patrol and
the White Earth Police Department. Thank you to
the White Earth Water & Sewer and Maintenance
Department. Thank you to all those that stayed
throughout the night with Landa Jean the night of
the prayer service. Thank you to the DavidDonehower Funeral Home for handling our arrangements. Thank you to the casket bearers. Thank you
for the beautiful organ music played during the
funeral services. Thank you to those that plowed
and prepared the cemetery for the burial.
Each and everyone one you are very special, and
we are very blessed to have a wonderful family,
wonderful friends, and a wonderful community.
With love and appreciation,
The family of Landa Jean Wichern
Wednesday - 7:00 PM Family Bible Study
ALL ARE WELCOME
“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in Him,
and He shall bring it to pass.” (Psalm 37:5)
Join us as we worship and praise the LORD together
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mahnomen Health Center is fortunate to have
had the White Earth Ambulance staff on site during
the shooting incident on the Feb. 18 to assist the
Mahnomen Health Center EMS with any further
problems that might have occurred. Several entities
pulled together that day, in the spirit of teamwork,
for an outcome that was better than was initially
anticipated.
Sue Klabo, Administrator
Mahnomen Health Center
We would like to thank everyone for all the
thoughts, prayers and encouragement throughout
the surgery and the hospital stay. Also, we would
like to send a thank you to the tribal council for
their help with the hotel expenses for the family
during that time. A very special thank you goes out
to Jamie Kortgard and Mike Walker for stopping to
help out and doing CPR. You are both guardian
angels indeed! And last, but not least, thanks to
those that helped take care of the dogs and our house
while we were in Fargo. Everything was greatly
appreciated.
Thank you,
Francis “Butch” Bellanger and Family
is seeking several qualified trustworthy sociological research
Interviewers.
Wage: $11 per hour, plus mileage
Closing date: Monday, March 16
Applicant must attend a two-day, weekend training March
28-29.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends, attend
mandatory weekly meetings, and provide proof of valid drivers licenses and insurance. Confidentiality will be strictly
enforced in this position. Hiring will be contingent on a successful background check.
White Earth enrolled members are encouraged to apply.
Send letter of interest and resume to:
Healing Pathways, Box 418, White Earth, MN 56591
or fax to: 218-983-4082.
Attention!
The White Earth DOVE (Down on Violence
Everyday) Programs 800 number for our 24
hour Crisis Line is not working at this time. If
you need to call for assistance, please call our
24 hour Crisis Line at (218) 261-0629.
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Me and my shadow...
Photo by Sheila LaFriniere
White Earth descendant Alana Usher recently visited Ed Snetsinger, White
Earth Pesticides/Emergency Planning Coordinator. Alana was a student in
Advanced Careers at Mahnomen High School when she called the White
Earth Conservation Department to see if she could “job shadow” one of the
officers. She met with many people involved in the Natural Resources
Department and the White Earth Tribal Police Department. The Conservation
officers would like to thank Alana for spending the day with them.
Submitted photos
Top: Alena Holt, White Earth Head Start, learns from a hands on experience how
animals stay warm in the winter. Bottom: Head Start staff are participating in a
three-year program that will help teach mathematics and science to students.
Program helps WE Head Start improve
teaching skills in science and math
“Ah neen dush” is a Science and
Mathematics Enrichment Program that
provides training and mentoring for the
teachers and staff involved in the Head
Start programs on the White Earth
Reservation.
The program is funded by a federal
grant for the Office of Head Start and the
Administration for Children and Families.
The project is a collaborative effort
between the White Earth Head Start program and the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities College of Education and
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural
Resource Sciences.
The program provides extensive training and monthly mentoring program over
a three-year period to improve the teaching
of science and mathematics for Head Start
students by providing students with handson experience that not only develop skills
in science and mathematics but also help
students to connect to the world around
them and their culture.
The first teacher training session took
place in January with 38 staff and teachers
working with university faculty (Gillian
Roehrig and Stephan Carlson) and graduate students (Mia Dubosarsky and Annie
Mason) to investigate “how animals stay
warm in the winter.”
In this activity teachers read a children’s story about “the Chick and the
Penguin” in which the chick is confused
as to how the penguin stays warm in the
icy water. Teachers then investigated the
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