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Anishinaabeg Today
Vol. 12, No. 3
A Chronicle of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe
White Earth, Minn.
White Earth Reservation welcomes
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty
By Gary W. Padrta
Anishinaabeg Today
White Earth Reservation welcomed Minnesota Gov. Tim
Pawlenty with open arms on Jan. 25
at the Circle of Life School. The governor was warmly met by the tribal
council, community members, and
more than 120 students from reservation schools.
George “Joe Bush” Fairbanks
opened the event with a blessing
and then, on behalf of the White
Earth Nation, presented Pawlenty
with an eagle feather.
According to Bush, eagle feathers are given to people to honor
what they have accomplished and
the feather also represents a warrior.
One thing you can’t do is give a
feather to a non-Indian so the tribal
council passed a Resolution allowing Bush to present an eagle feather
to Pawlenty, thanking him for helping the White Earth Nation.
“On behalf of the great White
Earth Nation of Ojibwe Indians it is
an honor and pleasure to welcome to
our homeland Governor Tim
Pawlenty,” said White Earth
Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor. “We
are honored with your presence
today. Governor Pawlenty has taken
the interest and time to come and see
us here.”
Vizenor then took a few
moments to highlight several
instances where the governor has
stepped forward to directly help the
White Earth Nation.
“I have gained great admiration,
great respect and pride to know the
governor of Minnesota. He is a
friend of the White Earth Nation and
it’s my pleasure at this time to introduce Governor Tim Pawlenty.”
“I certainly did not expect this
great honor and reception. I called
to just come and have coffee with
Chairwoman Vizenor. The White
Earth Nation has put on unbelievable hospitality and I’m truly honored by the great reception I have
received here this morning. I want
to thank spiritual leader Joe Bush
See Visit Page 20
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WE Members Ordained Into Priesthood
Submitted photo
On Jan. 20, White Earth’s St. Columba’s Episcopal Church congregation hosted the ordinations of three to the Priesthood - Rev. John Rock/St.
Peter’s, Cass Lake,
Rev. Marilyn Goodwin/Samuel Memorial,
Naytahwaush, and Rev. Carol “Coke” Smith/St. Columba’s, White Earth.
Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor gave the welcoming address and Bishop
James Jelinek, (Minn.) Bishop Dan Swenson (Minn.) and Bishop Mike
Smith (N.D.) presided. The National Director of Native Ministries Janine
Tinsley-Roe (N.Y.) presented the new Priests with fresh leis from the Native
church’s of Hawaii and the new Director of Native Ministries Rev. Robert
TwoBulls (Minn.) preached.
Special thanks to the cooks for the reception - MaryJo, Liz and Stan.
Emma King led the planning committee for this celebration. The church
was over filled with local community members and people of all different
faiths. Our beloved Mother Lisa Smith has led us and walked with us lovingly on our journeys to this ministry. Megwetch and God’s Blessings to all!
- John, “Coke,” and Marilyn.
You are cordially invited to the White Earth Tribal Council
State of the Nation Address
Photo by Gary W. Padrta
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty visited with the White Earth
Reservation Tribal Council Jan. 25 at the Circle of Life School. From left,
District I Rep. Irene Auginaush, Secretary-Treasurer Bud Heisler, Gov. Tim
Pawlenty, Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor, District III Rep. Gus Bevins and
District II Rep. Terry Tibbetts. See more pictures of the governor’s visit on
Page 24.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
10 a.m.
Shooting Star Casino Event Center
Mahnomen, MN
Featuring White Earth Program Exhibits
Lunch will be served
The 139th Annual White Earth Celebration is June 15-17!
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Anishinaabeg Today
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
right to reject any advertising or materials submitted
for publication. The submission of articles, poetry,
artwork and photos is encouraged, however, they are
subject to editing for grammar, length, malicious and
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of what is published in the AT and will not assume
any responsibility for unsolicited material nor will
the AT guarantee publication upon submission. AT
will not guarantee publication of materials submitted
past deadlines posted in the AT.
The AT is distributed at no charge to all postal
patrons living on White Earth Reservation and it is
also distributed to select areas in Minnesota, the
Dakotas, and by direct mail to members and subscribers within the United States. The newspaper is
free to White Earth Nation members and costs $17
per year for non-members.
To subscribe or advertise, call (218) 983-3285
Ext. 1206. Fax: (218) 983-3641.
Anishinaabeg Today
White Earth Tribal Council
PO Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591
Member of the
Native American Journalist Association
and the Minnesota Newspaper Association
Tribal Council/Editor
Erma J. Vizenor
Chairwoman
Franklin “Bud” Heisler
Secretary-Treasurer
Irene “Rene” Auginaush
District I
Terrance “Terry” Tibbetts
District II
Kenneth “Gus” Bevins
District III
Gary W. Padrta
Editor
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Anishinaabeg Today
Seventh Generation
Education Council attacks school attendance, truancy
“It takes a village to raise a child.” This is a
saying that we’ve heard often over the last several years, and one that speaks to the importance
of community involvement with our youth.
The Seventh Generation Initiative Education
Council is taking that theme seriously as it rolls
out a bold initiative to increase school attendance rates as a first step to increasing student
educational performance.
“In today’s economy, knowledge and skills
are the keys to economic prosperity for individuals, families and communities. We need to
make sure our youth have the tools necessary to
be successful,” states Cliff Tweedale,
Headwaters
Regional
Development
Commission staff.
The community’s Education Council has
decided that school attendance is the best first
step to raising education performance. “There is
a high correlation between school attendance,
grade point average and graduation rates,”
states Jon Kringen, Mahnomen School
Superintendent. It made sense to all of our area
schools that this was an ideal issue to focus on.
While attendance rates are quite good in earlier
grades, by the time students get to be seniors, the
rate dips to around 70 percent.”
Starting in February area businesses and
institutions will be asked to be part of the longterm effort to raise school attendance. Businesses
and other institutions will be asked to show their
support in a variety of ways, and efforts are
underway to increase after school activities,
including mentoring and tutoring.“I’m convinced we can make a huge difference if the
entire community works together,” says Judy
Hanson, Education Council Co-Chair.
The Seventh Generation Initiative is an effort
of local leaders that is challenging the community to find more and better ways to work together toward one common future. Community is
defined roughly as the area covered by the
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth and Mahnomen
School Districts.
My name is Gina Houdek and I am the White
Earth Natural Resource Agricultural Inventory
Specialist. My position is provided by Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to
develop a data base of all livestock/game farm
producers that are enrolled members of the
White Earth Reservation and reside within the
reservation boundaries. National Animal
Identification System (NAIS) is a cooperative
Federal–Tribal partnership to standardize and
expand species and poultry.
I am asking livestock/ game farm producers
if they would like to participate by registering
their premises with NAIS. This information is
currently gathered on a voluntary basis, but in
the future it may be a mandatory practice. With
this confidential information I will then be able
to inform you in short order of any foreign animal diseases that might be in your area now or in
the future. This is a way to not only protect you
but your animals as well.
To ensure the participation requirements,
NAIS not only provides the results necessary to
maintain the health of national herds but it also
is a program that is practical for producers and
all others involved in the production. The draft
strategic plan references is that this will become
a mandatory requirement in 2008 and beyond,
but at this time no actions have been initiated by
the United States Department of Agricultural
(USDA) to develop regulations to require participation in NAIS.
To find out more about this effort, or to
become involved, visit www.Mahnomen
7gen.com.
Attention livestock/game farm producers
See Livestock Page 20
WE enrollee to head American Library Association
Dr. Loriene Roy, White Earth enrollee, will be
inaugurated the 2007-2008 President of the
American Library Association during the 2007
ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.
Founded in 1876, the American Library
Association is the largest general membership
organization in librarianship.
Nearly 25,000 of its 67,000 members are
expected to attend the Annual Conference which
opens on June 22. More than 2,000 events are
scheduled, including more than 700 exhibits and
presentations by authors Khaled Hosseini and
Irshad Manji, filmmaker Ken Burns, and activist
Marian Wright Edelman. Dr. Roy will be recognized at two events.
American
The National Museum of the
Indian is hosting an Honor Dance for Dr. Roy in
the museum on June 22. Her inaugural banquet
will be held June 26. The theme for this year's
event is "Celebrating Community, Collaboration,
and Culture."
Dr. Roy is a Professor in the School of
Information and an affiliated Professor in the
Center for Women's and Gender Studies, both at
The University of Texas at Austin. She is founder
and director of "If I Can Read, I Can Do
Anything," a national reading club for Native
children. She is Principal Investigator of
Honoring Generations, a scholarship program
funded through the U.S. Institute of Museum
and Library Services. The Honoring Generations
program funds indigenous graduate students
preparing for careers in librarianship, archives,
preservation administration, or museum studies.
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2007
Public Informational
Meeting
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Indian Health Services
The White Earth Reservation Tribal Council and
White Earth IHS will be holding an informational
meeting to answer questions on Indian Health
Services.
Thursday ~ February 15
6-8 p.m.
RTC Conference Room
White Earth, MN
Everyone is welcome to attend!
2007 Leech & Turtle Permits Drawing
for the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
Date/Time: Thursday, March 22 at 7:05 p.m.
Place: Circle of Life School
Permits: Four permits to harvest leeches and turtles
will be issued.
4 Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
4 Doors will lock at 7 p.m. SHARP!
4 No beverages allowed in the Gymnasium.
All applicants entering the drawing must have a valid
Natural Resources Harvest Permit and Tribal
Identification Card at the door to be eligible.
No Exceptions!!
Charles W. LaDue
Attorney at Law
(White Earth Enrollee)
l Personal Injury
l Insurance
Call Toll Free 1-866-784-6384
Coon Rapids, MN
Jean Lotvola, Navaeh Sanneh and Julie Williams-Sanneh check out the Caring For Kids’s
Place Store located in the Senior Citizens of White Earth room in the RTC Center. Parents,
child care providers, and foster parents can earn points and buy a variety of things at the store.
Caring for Kids celebrates 1st anniversary
February marks the first anniversary of a
new store in our community. Its purpose is
to encourage parents, child care providers
and foster parents to be more involved
with their children’s (ages 0-6) healthy
growth, development and learning. At the
store parents can purchase pampers, laundry soap, toy, clothes, household items and
much more with points earned from participating in activities sponsored by local community programs.
It’s easy to take part in this worthwhile
program. It’s great for kids and it helps
stretch your budget. Just ask for a Caring
for Kids Passport at any of the participating
community programs/agencies, and bring it
with you when you keep appointments or
volunteer for many of the opportunities
available. You take the signed passports to
the store located in the RTC building and
redeem it for many of the items identified
above.
You can earn points from the following
activities:
- Taking children for immunizations and
Well Child checks at the White Earth Clinic.
- Keeping dental appointments.
- Participating in child care provider/parent conferences, field trips and learning
opportunities provided by the White Earth
Child Care staff and child care providers.
- Participating in parent/child literacy
activities or volunteer opportunities through
Head Start and Even Start.
- Participating in child/parent activities
through the White Earth Early Intervention
program.
- Participating in Lamaze classes or safety
training through the White Earth Health
Education program.
- Participating in home visits from White
Earth Home Health for young children 0-6.
- Keeping WIC appointments.
The White Earth Early Childhood Initiative
coalition, the White Earth Donations committee and West Central Initiative provide
the funding and committee work for this
project.
Any tribal member who lives on triballyowned land (including lakeshore lots),
which does not yet have an E-911 sign
should contact the White Earth Land Office.
E-911 numbers are used for mailing addresses and also provide emergency personnel
with the location of the property.
The White Earth Land Office cannot
assign E-911 numbers but can refer you to
the appropriate county personnel responsible for determining your E-911 number,
There is a possibility that you may be
responsible for any fees charged by the
county of your residence for your assigned
E-911 sign.
Please contact our office for further
information such as your County contact
information and your legal description
which will be needed by the county to determine your number.
White Earth Land Office Staff members
can be reached at (218) (218) 983-3285;
Megan Bevins at Ext. 1365, Christine
Herman at Ext. 1364, Richard (Bowzer)
Heisler at Ext. 1311, or Gina Houdek at Ext.
1220.
Enrollees on tribal land need E-911 signs
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Wednesday, Feb.14, 2007
White Earth wins $100,000 ‘Great Strides
Award’ from the Northwest Area Foundation
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Northwest Area
Foundation recently announced that the
White Earth Reservation in northwestern
Minnesota has won its “Great Strides
Award.” The award is given to up to four
communities each year to reward the significant progress they have made to reduce
poverty for the long term.
The White Earth Reservation won a 2007
Great Strides Award for developing new
industry and sources of commerce that have
resulted in a positive economic impact
throughout the region. The White Earth
Reservation, with a population of 13,000
tribal members, spans the three counties of
Clearwater, Mahnomen, and Becker, with
poverty rates ranging from 12 to 16-percent.
The reservation will receive a $100,000 community award. Other 2007 Great Strides
winners include the cities of Independence,
Oregon; Westhope, North Dakota; and
Brinnon/Quilcene, Washington.
“On behalf of the White Earth
Reservation community, I thank Northwest
Area Foundation for their investment in a
brighter future for our families,” said Tribal
Chairman Erma J. Vizenor.
“In our work, we’ve observed that many
communities have a hard time acknowledging the poverty suffered by its own citizens,” said Karl Stauber, president and CEO
of the Northwest Area Foundation. “But our
work has also shown us that there are scores
of communities that can, and are, working to
reduce poverty long term, and that they
have powerful lessons to share. The Great
Strides awards are meant to applaud the
bold and innovative steps communities are
taking to reduce poverty and make lasting
change that will lead to opportunities for
prosperity for everyone within a community.”
Tribal members have forged partnerships among different entities to overcome
significant challenges of geographic isolation and lack of capital to create new businesses that have led to significant increases
in personal income in Mahnomen of 17.8-
percent and 31.2-percent in Becker Counties.
The White Earth Land Recovery Project
(WELRP) and the White Earth Investment
Initiative (WEII) have partnered to develop
and grow businesses, particularly two convenience stores and a company called
Native Harvest. Native Harvest buys arts
and crafts and hand-harvested crops, then
turns them into value added products which
are sold through a mail order catalogue or
on the Internet. WEII has documented 22
new jobs, $544,472 in loans made to new and
expanding Native American businesses, and
a significant increase in home buyer education and new home ownership.
(WELRP) initiative to develop alternative
energy is an emerging industry that holds
promise for the future. Young people are
being trained in solar panel installation, and
younger employees are being groomed as
future managers. Immediate benefits are
seen in the low-income tribal members who
have received energy efficient kits installed
by trained staff.
“Here on White Earth, many hands,
hearts, minds and prayer are coming together to make a good future for our community
– ji misawaabandaaming. We are thankful
for this recognition and look forward to the
work ahead for our people, our land and our
relatives,” said Winona LaDuke, founding
director, White Earth Land Recovery Project.
“We like Native Harvest’s strategy of
connecting high-quality locally produced
goods to a broader market, and we were
pleased to provide financing for their new
facility,” said Arlen Kangas, chairman of the
White Earth Initiative Board of Directors.
“We look forward to working with them and
others on projects that support a healthy
reservation economy.”
Northwest Area Foundation created the
Great Strides Awards to reward the strides
communities have made to reduce poverty.
The four winning communities each receive
See Award Page 22
Naytahwaush Nightriders hold annual Snodeo
The
Naytahwaush
Nightriders
Snowmobile Club is holding its 37th Annual
Snodeo March 3 and 4 at Pinehurst Resort.
Saturday’s events will feature ice drags
on a 660-foot shaved ice track starting at 11
a.m. You will also be able to view Antique
and Vintage sleds that will be on display on
the lake, this day only. Saturday will be
capped off with a DJ Dance at Pinehurst
from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Sunday will be closed -coarse lake races
for various classes at 10 a.m. with the big
Snodeo Open for $1,000 in guaranteed prize
money in the afternoon. The Kitty Cat and
mini 120s for kids will also be held Sunday
afternoon.
Radar Runs will be running all day
Saturday and Sunday, starting at 10 a.m.
Bring your sled and try for a class trophy or
$100 if you’re the fastest speed of each day!
There will be drawings for merchandise
prizes all day, both days and we will be
drawing for an Arctic Cat mini 120 on
Sunday after the races. Everyone is invited
to a great weekend of fun and games at
Pinehurst. See you there!
Audra Highelk
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CITGO funds deadline is March 14
We want to take this opportunity to
announce the CITGO-Venezuela Heating Oil
Program that has been awarded to the White
Earth Reservation. This is a generous contribution that we are very grateful to receive
on behalf of LIHEAP clients.
Between now and March 14, certified
eligible LIHEAP clients are able to receive
$500 payments to your vendors to assist
with your winter heating costs. The following guidelines will apply:
• Must be certified eligible for fuel assistance.
• Must live on the White Earth Reservation.
• Past due or current billings will be eligible
(including electrical, fuel, propane, or
wood).
• Must be a federally recognized tribal
member or a descendent or have a docu-
mented tribal member living in the household.
These funds are handled through the
White Earth Reservation’s Constituent
Services Program and are available only
until March 14. For more information,
please contact Toni Weaver, Naytahwaush
Sports Complex, at (218) 935-5554 or 800763-8626.
The White Earth Tribal Council, including our programs and services, are pleased
to have the opportunity to pass on this benefit from CITGO and Venezuela President
Chavez.
Sincerely,
Chris Fairbanks
LIHEAP Coordinator
New chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs
Committee aiming to increase clinic hours
WASHINGTON (AP) - The new chair- accuses the government of mismanaging
man of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee more than $100 billion in oil, gas, timber and
is aiming to increase clinic hours and doctor other royalties from Indian trust lands, dating to 1887.
availability on reservations.
Dorgan and the previous committee
Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., who became
chairman of the committee when Democrats chairman, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., introtook control of Congress this year, said he is duced legislation last session to try to settle
working with IHS to craft a bill to encourage the dispute. But all sides still have not come
more low-cost health care options for to agreement.
Dorgan said he has talked to Interior
American Indians.
''We have very serious problems in Secretary Dirk Kempthorne about the lawhealth care,'' he said. ''I'd like to see a differ- suit and is waiting for the department to
ent model that provides more access for send the committee a proposed settlement
estimate.
more hours and more days
''I would hope if there's a
with walk-in health clinics.''
“I’d
like
to
see
a
way to settle this between the
Dorgan also said he will
different model that
plaintiffs and the government
push to immediately confirm
a new head of the BIA. provides more access for out of court and get it behind
President Bush nominated
more hours and more us, I would hope we would
do that,'' Dorgan said.
Carl Artman to oversee the
days with walk-in
Wyoming Sen. Craig
agency last year, but the nomhealth clinics.”
Thomas, the top Republican
ination was held up in the
Senate.
Artman
would Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D. on the committee, has less
enthusiasm for a congressionreplace Dave Anderson, who
al role in the dispute.
resigned in February 2005.
''It's pretty much up to the tribes and the
''It's absolutely shameful that it's been
vacant,'' Dorgan said. ''It will be two years administration,'' he said. ''I don't think it
next month. We've got really serious, grip- ought to be up to us to decide how it happens.''
ping problems on Indian reservations.''
Thomas said economic development on
The committee approved the nomination last year but it never moved to the traditionally poor reservations will be his
Senate floor because of an unidentified top priority. Both Dorgan and Thomas said
Republican senator who used a procedural they would like to convene an economic policy conference to figure out better ways to
move to block it.
Dorgan said the committee also will bring jobs to tribes.
''Some of the highest rates of unemploypush initiatives to help the many Indians
who suffer from diabetes, and to curb teen ment are on Indian reservations,'' Dorgan
said. ''If you don't give people the opportuviolence and boredom on reservations.
The committee also will be saddled with nity to move up and out of poverty with a
looking for ways to settle a 10-year-old class- good job that pays well, what's going to hapaction lawsuit against the Interior pen is that poverty will continue to be perDepartment. A group, led by Elouise Cobell, vasive.'' - Associated Press
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Rez Briefs
RTC Offices Closed
White Earth RTC offices throughout the reservation
will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19 for Presidents’ Day
and will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 8 a.m.
WE Home Health Holds Clinic in Callaway
White Earth Home Health will hold a Blood
Pressure/ Blood Sugars and Foot Clinic on Thursday,
Feb. 15 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Native Harvest building in Callaway. For more information call (218) 9833285 Ext. 1375.
February is American Heart Month
To celebrate American Heart Month, the White
Earth Health Center will have a tree that patients and
staff may place a red ribbon on in honor of someone
who has survived heart problems or in memory of
someone deceased due to heart problems. There will a
table set up with patient education information in the
lobby area. Also, on Feb. 28 at 3:30 p.m., Sr. Patricia
Sniezek will offer a prayer in honor of patients with
heart disease. All are welcome to come.
White Earth Bingo
White Earth bingo will be held at the every Tuesday
from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Biimaadiiziiwiin Senior
Apartments (located behind the clinic). $15 packets,
special games 1/2 the take. Must be 18 years old to
play. Supports community, family, neighborhood activities in the White Earth Village. No drugs or alcohol
allowed - persons intoxicated will be asked to leave.
White Earth AA Group
The White Earth AA group is announcing that meetings have started up again on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from noon to 1 p.m. at the White Earth Health Center.
For more information call (218) 983-3387.
Diabetes Bingo
Diabetes Bingo will be held in Naytahwaush on
March 2, in Pine Point on March 8, and in White Earth
on March 9. Bingo will begin after the noon elder nutrition meal. All are welcome to play.
Mahnomen Caregiver Discussion Group
“A Handful of Ideas” is our topic this month at our
Mahnomen caregiver discussion group. Please come
and join us Thursday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. at First
Lutheran Church, 222 NW 1st St. in Mahnomen.
Anyone who is a caregiver of someone 60+ is invited to
attend. For more information please call Tammy Sykes,
Program Coordinator for Lutheran Social Service (218)
945-6808 tsykes@lssmn.org.
Looking for a Job?
The White Earth Human Resources Department has
a Job Hotline. Call (218) 983-3285 and ask for Ext. 1000.
It has all the current job openings.
WELSA Hours
A representative from WELSA will visit their Pine
Point satellite office every first and third Friday of every
month from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information
call (218) 751-6619 or toll free at 1-888-760-6222.
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Officials from White Earth, Red Lake, Cass Lake, and the Bemidji Area Office Indian
Health Service (IHS), the Veterans Administration (VA) - St. Cloud, Minneapolis and
Fargo, and the White Earth Health Department recently gathered for a meeting at the
White Earth Health Center. The representatives shared mutual services information,
answered questions, and discussed several opportunities for IHS and the VA to
explore.
Callaway family goes solar in the winter cold
On Feb. 7 Tara Mason and her family
received a solar panel for their home, located at 701 Prairie Wind Ave. in Callaway. The
panel has been donated to the Mason family
by Henry Red Cloud of Lakota Solar
Enterprises, a native owned and run solar
distributor out of Pine Ridge South Dakota.
Henry and his associate Richard Fox of Trees
Water People will be installing the panel
along with White Earth Land Recovery staff
John Shimek, Ron, Mike and Eric Chilton.
and Native Harvest, who have their offices
and production site at the old Callaway
school, have been very excited to work with
the Callaway community more. Tara Mason
has said that she is “happy and excited that
[her] family has this opportunity” and that
she is “grateful to the White Earth Land
Recovery and Honor The Earth” for their
efforts in making this possible.
As for Henry Red Cloud, who has extensive experience in brining solar technologies
to families in Pine Ridge, S.D., he is very
much looking forward to installing one of
his panels here in Minnesota for the first
time. Henry will be staying in town over the
weekend to participate in the Indigenous
Farming Conference while Richard Fox,
national director of Trees Water People, will
be traveling here from Fort Collins, CO
specifically for this great project.
Both Leah Prussia, deputy director and
Winona La Duke executive director of both
White Earth Land Recovery and Honor The
Earth, have been eager to collaborate on a
renewable energy project like this and are
enthusiastic about more to come in the
future.
Shimek, the Chiltons and others at
Native Harvest, are also looking forward to
the training and exposure opportunities projects like these provide for youth. Since
renewable energy alternatives are a clear
trend for the future, it is crucial that our
younger community members have as much
experience with installations like these as
possible.
To know more about upcoming events of
White Earth Land Recovery Project and
Native Harvest visit: http://www.nativeharvest.com or call (218) 375-2600.
To get involved with Honor The Earth,
their national campaigns and to donate
funds for projects like this visit:
http://www.honorearth.org.
To get more information on Lakota Solar
Enterprises and Trees Water People’s renewvisit:
able
energy
programs
http://www.treeswaterpeople.org.
Honor The Earth is a National Native
Environmental Justice Organization with a
new office in Callaway. White Earth Land
Recovery Project and Native Harvest’s
Production site are also located in Callaway.
WELRP is an independent non-profit organization seeking to recover lost homelands
of the Annishinaabe. The Native Harvest
Café is located at 33287 County Hwy 34 in
Ogema.
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White Earth Department of Transportation Welcomes New Equipment
The White Earth
Reservation Tribal Council
and staff members of the
White Earth Department of
Transportation stand next to
new equipment the department recently purchased.
The new inventory includes
two state-of-the-art snowplows and a front end
loader, which includes a
street sweeper, eight-foot
pallet forks and a trailer.
The total cost of the new
equipment is $480,000.
Income tax assistance available on Rez
The White Earth Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance site will be available for tax services through the end of February. Interested
participants should call 1-800-752-6579 to
schedule an appointment, and then bring
the following information to the preparer at
the scheduled time in order to receive the
best possible service:
• Valid Picture ID.
• Social Security Cards or ITIN cards or letters for all persons listed on the tax return.
• Prior year’s tax returns.
• For direct deposit of your refund, bring a
voided check or your savings account and
routing information.
• Income statements or forms:
-Wages from each Job (W-2)
-Interest (Form 1099-INT)
-Dividends (Form 1099-DIV)
-Retirement Plans (Form 1099-R)
-Gambling Winnings (Form 1099-2G)
-Unemployment (Form 1099-G)
-Social Security Benefits (Form SSA)
• Year end income statements from MFIP,
SSI, MSA, GA, veterans’ benefits, and
workers compensation.
• Education expenses you paid for your
children in grades K-12. For example tutoring, rental/purchase of instruments, music
lessons, pens, pencils, and notebooks.
• Tuition expenses you paid to attend a university/tech college (Form 1098-T).
• Interest you paid on student loans (Form
1098-E).
• Day care expenses you paid for your children. Bring provider’s name, address, tax
ID or social security number.
• Charitable donations of cash or non-cash
• Homeowners: Mortgage interest and real
estate taxes paid in 2006 (Form 1098) and
statement of Property Tax Payable in 2007
mailed by the county in March.
• Renters: Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP)
from your landlord.
White Earth Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Sites
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
15
12-8 pm
Rice Lake
Rec. Center
20
12-8 pm
Casino
21
28
27
12-8 pm
Casino
12-8 pm
Casino
(Last Day)
16
Saturday
23
12-8 pm
Casino
17
10 am-4 pm
Elbow Lake
Head Start
12-8 pm
Casino
22
12-8 pm
White Earth
Housing
12-8 pm
Casino
Friday
24
10 am-4 pm
White Earth
Child Care
Call 1-800-752-6579
for an appointment
Members & Descendants
You are eligible for the
white earth loan fund*
x Business startup, purchase, expansion
x Equipment
x Commercial Property
This USDA-funded program finances working capital or fixed
assets up to 65 percent of project cost, or $150,000 maximum.
Rates are fixed, term varies.
White Earth Investment Initiative
516 Main St., Ogema, MN 56569
Audra Highelk, Loan Officer
218-983-4020 or ahighelk@arvig.net
*Subject to underwriting standards.
This is an equal opportunity program.
Discrimination is prohibited by federal
law. Complaints of discrimination may
be filed with the USDA, Director, Office
of Civil Rights, Washington, DC 20250.
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COLS shines in Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl
The Circle of Life School hosted their
eighth annual Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl competition on Feb. 2 at the Shooting Star Casino
Event Center. Thirteen teams competed
against each other in which the students
demonstrated their general American Indian
and Ojibwe history, culture and language
knowledge.
First place went to Circle of Life B Tina Warren, Edward Miller III and Tiffany
Adams. Their coaches are Lynda Wadena
and Butch Roberts.
Second place went to Remer-Northland
Team 1 - Leanne Goose, Abby Whitebird,
Kelly Goose, and Heather Kingbird). Their
coaches are Tammy Rogers and Renee Gale.
Third place went to Circle of Life A Tom Busse, Kristine Adams, Missie Warren
and Brandon Stevens.
The following teams attended the Quiz
Bowl:
Fond du Lac Team 1 - Aliza Gingras,
Jeremy Ammesmaki, Jeremiah Rule and
Sarah Ammesmaki with coaches Sonny
Greensky and Tara Dupuis.
Fond du Lac Team 2 - Tashina Perry,
Wausau Sandman, Chris Johnson-Fuller and
Frank DeFoe.
Bagley Team 1 - April Hvezda, Shawnee
Miller, Seth Thompson, and Natasha
Rodenwald with coach Carol Bliss.
Bagley Team 2 - Heidi Stevens, Lacey
Auginaush, Jon Hoell, and Bruce
Auginaush.
Remer-Northland Team 2 - Cody Kelley,
Paris Nicazio, Jessica White and Chelsey
Thompson with coaches Tammy Rogers and
Renee Gale.
Nay Ah Shing Team 1 - Kyle Aune,
Steven Aune, Jon Reynolds and Tony
Buckanga with coaches Jack Kingbird and
Katy Grapp.
Nay Ah Shing Team 2 - Cheyenne
Martin, Nikki Sam and Vala-veya Leecy,
Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Team 1 - Danielle
Campbell, Sonia Lightfeather, Jessica Smith
and Leslie Campbell with coaches Tami
Liberty and Richard Armstrong.
Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Team 2 - Cody
White,
William
Robinson,
Dylan
Lightfeather, Otherday Campbell and
Minoh Banks.
Greenway High School - Logan
Hoopman,
Amanda
Garner,
Sarah
Shephard, Brennan Masurka with coaches
Leigh Ann Maxwell and Lynn Roberts.
Dan Jones from the Fond du Lac Tribal
and Community College was the moderator.
The elder panel consisted of Sonny
Greensky from Fond du Lac and Eleanor
Boutwell from White Earth.
Juanita
“Kookie” Lopez assisted with the computer
program.
The Circle of Life Quiz Bowl Teams
would like to say a chi miigwech to the following people for their help: White Earth
Reservation Donation Committee, White
Earth Reservation Tribal Council, Dan,
Sonny, Ellie, the Shooting Star Casino, Hotel
and Event Center, Kookie, Butch, the parents
or guardians of the COL teams, and to the
schools who attended our competition. We
would also like to say a special thank you to
everyone for their support by buying a
square on one of our raffle boards.
Tribal Police Annual Training
The White Earth Tribal Police Department recently held their annual staff meeting at
the RTC Center. The daylong event included a variety of subjects from Use of Force to
Cultural Sensitivity. Dennis Hisgun, right, spoke on Native American Addictions.
Family Meets Twins Pitcher
Submitted photo
Danielle Clark and her children Hunter, Jaycee,
Loden and Cadence, all of Waubun, have their picture
taken with Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Nathan on Jan.
16 at the VFW in Detroit Lakes during the annual
Minnesota Twins Caravan stop.
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White Earth Tribal Council Quarterly Meeting Minutes
White Earth Reservation Tribal Council
Quarterly Meeting
Jan. 4, 2007 ~ 10 a.m.
Mahnomen, Minn.
Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor called the meeting to order at 9:58 a.m., roll
call was taken with a quorum present.
Present:
Absent:
Erma J. Vizenor, Chairwoman
Franklin “Bud” Heisler, Secretary/Treasurer
Terrance “Terry” Tibbetts, District II Representative
Kenneth “Gus” Bevins, District III Representative
Irene Auginaush, District I Representative
Others Present:
Ron Valiant, Executive Director
Desirae Stalberger, Recorder
Agenda Approval
Motion made by Bud Heisler to approve agenda, Seconded by Gus Bevins.
Motion carried, 3 for, 0 against.
Meeting Minute Approval
Motion made by Bud Heisler to approve October Quarterly and all special
meetings through Dec. 4, 2006, Seconded by Terry Tibbetts. Motion carried,
3 for, 0 against.
Program Updates
WEHA: Robert Durant was present to give an update. Everything at new
apartment complex is going well. The first community meeting will be at 1
p.m. and 7 p.m. today, discussion items will be security issues and rules and
there will be a tour of the new homes. The annual housing policy review is
scheduled for next week in Thief River Falls. Irene and Terry will be attending; invitation for other council members to attend was extended.
Brief discussion was held regarding background investigations, which seem
to be the biggest issue. Robert stated HUD has strict regulations and there
is some flexibility with NAHASDA funds. Brief discussion was held in
regards to setting criteria for helping families with felonies, etc, get homes.
Comment was made it will be hard to set blanket criteria for everyone across
the board. A question was raised as to the six month waiting period, Robert
was able to reduce the waiting period to three months for certain circumstances.
Council would like to schedule a lunch meeting with housing authority
staff.
WETCC: Sonny Peacock was present to give an update. College has positive ongoing progress of academic programs, student services, governance,
and staff and faculty professional development while substantially increasing the number students. The college is eligible to administer Federal
Student Financial Assistance – this is a major milestone for the college and
prospective students in our area.
The White Earth Tribal and Community College
will be sponsoring a live auction, a raffle and a bake sale
March 27. The auction is noon to 1 p.m. and will feature
lots of great stuff. The college will also be selling cream
of wild rice soup for $3 a bowl. The raffle includes a
first prize of $100, second prize is a quilt, and third
prize is a bingo package, plus many more great prizes.
The positive impact of growth is also evident in the college receiving notification of continued candidacy for accreditation in October 2006 from the
Higher Learning Commission of North Central. This would not have been
possible if it were not for the support of the White Earth Tribe and other
local, state and national resources.
As the college moves into 2007 it will be starting two other projects – Bremer
Foundation grant to assist with strategic planning – institutional effectiveness, and a Humanities grant to assist with archives of important documents to use for curriculum development and to make documents more
readily accessible. Currently there is no information available and there is a
See Minutes Page 17
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Pine Point School Meeting Minutes
Anishinaabeg Today
Pine Point Regular School Board Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2006 at 5 p.m.
Pine Point School Staff Room
1.0 Roll Call – Meeting called to order by Chairman Lyman Roberts at 5
p.m.
Members present – Lyman Roberts, Sara Clark, Edward Miller Sr., Fawn
Roth, Mary Jo Basswood, Ronald Butcher
Ex-officio – Bonnie Gurno, Superintendent
2.0 Recognition of Visitors – Bonnie Meeks, Terri Darco, Fred Leonhardt,
Roberta Bellanger
3.0 Approval/Amendment of Agenda – Motion by Ed Miller Sr. to approve
the agenda as amended: Add 6.2 Snowplowing; 7.8 Parent Committee
Resolution; 7.9 Custodians, seconded by Ronald Butcher. All in favor.
Motion carried.
4.0 Approval/Amendment of Minutes – Motion by Ed Miller Sr. to approve
the Dec. 4, 2006 minutes as presented, seconded by Mary Jo Basswood. All
in favor. Motion carried.
5.0 Finance
5.1 Treasurer’s Report – tabled until February Meeting
5.2 Payment of Bills – tabled until February Meeting
6.0 Unfinished Business
6.1 Drift Catcher, Wind Power – Motion by Mary Jo basswood to
start project for Drift Catcher, and Wind Power, seconded by Sara Clark. All
in favor. Motion carried.
6.2 Snowplowing – Motion by Ed Miller Sr. to accept bid for $180
from Rex Robbins, seconded by Fawn Roth. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.0 New Business
7.1 Reorganization of Board
A. Chairman – Mary Jo Basswood nominates Ed Miller Sr. for
Chairman, seconded by Sara Clark. All in favor. Motion carried.
B. Vice Chairman – Fawn Roth nominates Lyman Roberts for Vice
Chairman, seconded by Ed Miller Sr. All in favor. Motion carried.
C. Clerk & Treasurer – Ronald Butcher nominates Sara Clark for
Clerk & Treasurer, seconded by Ed Miller Sr. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.2 Current Signatures of Check Signer – Motion by Fawn Roth to
add Ed Miller Sr. and Lyman Roberts to check signer, seconded by Ronald
Butcher. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.3 Selection of Official Publication – Motion by Fawn Roth to utilize the Anishinabe Today as the official publication for the school district,
seconded by Mary Jo Basswood. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.4 Selection of Depositories – Motion by Ed Miller Sr. to authorize
the use of the following depositories: Minnesota School District Liquid
Asset Fund (MSDLAF); US Bank of Minneapolis; and State Bank of Park
Rapids, seconded by Ronald Butcher. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.5 Authorize Superintendent and Business Manager to conduct
financial transactions of behalf of school district – Motion by Mary Jo
Basswood to authorize Bonnie Gurno, Superintendent of Schools, and
Bonnie Meeks, Business Manager, to conduct financial transactions on
behalf of the school district, seconded by Fawn Roth. All in favor. Motion
carried.
7.6 Schedule of Monthly Board Meetings – Motion by Fawn Roth to
schedule monthly board meetings on 1st Monday of each month at 5:00
p.m., seconded by Sara Clark. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.7 Salary for Board Members – Motion by Mary Jo Basswood to set
salary at $130/meeting and $50/special meeting, seconded by Fawn Roth.
All in favor. Motion carried.
7.8 Parent Committee Resolution – Motion by Ed Miller Sr. to adopt
resolution, seconded by Mary Jo Basswood. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.9 Custodians – Discussion. Tabled until February meeting.
8.0 Adjournment – Motion by Fawn Roth to adjourn the meeting at 5:35
p.m., seconded by Ronald Butcher. All in favor. Motion carried.
Sara Clark, Clerk & Treasurer
It’s Ogema’s 100th Centennial Reunion!
The Ogema Community club needs your help! We are working on a Ogema
History Book and we would like you to share information of your family with
pictures and stories. We would like to get the information as soon as possible so we can get busy on the book. If you have any questions please call
Wayne Reller at (218) 983-4319. Please mail to:
Wayne Reller, 31859 Victory Way Dr., Ogema, MN 56569
Let your relatives and friends know that the Centennial is Aug. 24-25.
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WE Natural Resources take students fishing
The White Earth Reservation Tribal Council
is currently gathering names and addresses
of members serving in our armed forces. The
children in area schools would like to send
them letters and cards.
Contact:
Martha French, Multi-Cultural Coordinator,
White Earth Head Start Programs, PO Box
418, White Earth, MN 56591
marthaf@whiteearth.com or (218) 983-3285
Ext. 1235
White Earth
Youth Fishing Derby
Saturday, Feb. 17 ~ 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
North Twin Lake
~ Holes will be drilled ~ must set up own tip ups
~ two lines per person
$$$ will be awarded for the biggest fish in each division:
Walleye: $150
Northern: $125
Bass: $100
*Fish must be alive*
Lunch will be served at the Naytahwaush Sports
Complex following the Fishing Derby
All youth fishing will be entered in a drawing to win an
Ipod, PSP, and other prizes!!!
Raffle Tickets
Enter to win a fish house ~ ice auger ~ fishing package
ONLY $1 per ticket.
For more information call Jeff, Son, or Sonny
at 1-800-763-8629 or (218) 935-5554.
Submitted photos
The White Earth Natural Resources staff recently took the Mahnomen Center Head Start
students ice fishing on Tulaby Lake. Top: Kalie Hisgun, from left, Maggie Hedstrom and Emmit
Smith watch Will Bement. Middle: Mahnomen Center students show off their catch. Bottom:
Tommy Johnson holds his fish as Maggie Hedstrom and Jamie Wark look on.
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Nice Catch!
Naytahwaush Community Charter
School B-ball teams play in tourney
During the past two weeks of
school, several Naytahwaush
Community Charter School students in grades 4-6 have used their
recess time to practice their basketball skills.
On Feb. 3, they were put to the
test at an elementary basketball
tournament in Bagley. The boys'
Submitted photos
Submitted photos
White Earth enrollees Mike Buckanaga and Vince Beyl, of Bemidji, recently had a great day ice fishing on Lake Bemidji. Top: Buckanaga's Northern was
caught and released on 4-pound test fire line. His monster fish measured in at
36 inches. Bottom: Beyl caught his limit of Walleyes.
team won all three of their games
and the girl's team played very
well together. We are proud that
they represented our school.
Thanks to the coaches Tony
Wadena and Jeff Tibbetts.
Congratulations to the following boys and girls who participated in the tournament!
Top: Miranda Whirlwindsoldier, Amy Bigbear, Kelsey Hanks, and Autumn
Oppegard. Not pictured is Shantell Coleman. Bottom: Emil Hanks, David
Garcia, Dominic Buehner, Glen Bunker, and Tony Wadena (coach). Kneeling
is Mike Garcia and Markus St. Clair. Not pictured is Michael Buehner.
New opportunities available for older job seekers in Becker and Mahnomen
People 55 and older who need work to make
ends meet and are interested in finding training
and employment have new opportunities, thanks
to changes in eligibility requirements for the
nationwide
Senior
Community
Service
Employment Program (SCSEP).
The changes mean that more older people
with limited income might be eligible for the
training and employment assistance offered by
Experience Works.
Currently, Experience Works has openings in
Becker and Mahnomen counties to assist unem-
ployed, individuals age 55 and older with limited
income to gain paid work experience, training,
and employment services.
Any seniors with limited income who live in
counties with openings and are interested in
learning new skills are encouraged to apply.
Seniors who might have met with Experience
Works personnel in the past and were overincome (ineligible) at that time, should contact
their Experience Works representative again to
see if the changes might now make them eligible
for services.
For more information about Experience
Works and its services in your area, contact
Norma Wallgren at 1-800-450-5627.
Experience Works is a national, nonprofit
organization that provides training and employment services for mature workers. Established in
1965 as Green Thumb, and renamed Experience
Works in 2002, it is the largest provider of the
Senior Community Service Employment
Program. Information about Experience Works
and its programs can be found at www.experienceworks.org.
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Waubun High School 2007 Sno-Daze Royalty
Dive! Dive!
Submitted photo
Dusty Hagen and Chelsey McArthur were named Waubun High School
2007 Sno-Daze King and Queen Feb. 2. The Senior Court included
Jennifer Ladd, from left, Cory Bellefeuille and Brittany Tibbetts.
White Earth Powwow Committee
Applications for the White Earth Powwow Committee are
available from each district representative or at the
Naytahwaush Sports Complex or the RTC Center front
desk. The applications must be completely filled out by
Feb. 28 and dropped off at either site. For more
information call Dennis Hisgun at (218) 935-2839.
Two White Earth Tribal
Police officers recently
began training for their
Ice Diving Certification.
The two made a recent
dive on Lake Seven,
south of Frazee. The
training was organized
by Gary Thompson of
Tri-State Diving. Top:
Officer Nick Stromme
gets ready to make a
dive. Right: Officer
Steve Jackson puts on
his wet suit.
Photos by Karl Biederman
Karen Diver elected first-ever chairwoman of Fond du Lac Reservation
Members of the Fond du Lac
Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
have their first female tribal chairwoman.
Karen Diver won the Jan. 30 tribal election, earning more votes in all
three reservation districts than her
challenger, Clarence "Chuck" Smith.
Diver received 649 votes to Smith’s
370 votes out of 1,019 regular and
absentee ballots cast.
A large crowd gathered at the
Fond du Lac Tribal Center on Jan. 30
to watch as election judges counted
the ballots. The room erupted in
cheers as the final vote counts were
read.
"Fond du Lac has been so progressive as a tribal nation, there are
so many opportunities available to
us," Diver said. "It will be a chal-
Photo by Clint Austin/Duluth News Tribune
Karen Diver (right) gets a hug from her aunt Carla Houle of Fond du Lac Feb.
8 at the Fond du Lac Tribal Center. Diver just had been sworn in as the new tribal
chairwoman for the Fond du Lac band of Ojibwe.
lenge for the Reservation Business
Committee to come together and
capitalize on our strengths."
Diver said one of the first tasks
she would undertake as chairwoman is to shed more light on
some of the decisions that have been
made surrounding the current Black
Bear Casino expansion - specifically,
how the band plans to pay back $119
million in debt on the project.
The new tribal chairwoman
becomes the head of the five-person
Reservation Business Committee,
sometimes called the Tribal Council.
The Council is directly or indirectly
involved in most of the business on
the reservation, businesses that have
grown to about $300 million in value
and employ about 1,600 people. Duluth News Tribune
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March Food Distribution Calendar
White Earth Models!
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Office hours: M-F 8-4:30
Distribution hours: M-Th 9-3:30
Lunch: Noon to 1 p.m.
Phone: (218) 935-2233
Fax: (218) 935-2235
5
7
14
20
15
22
21
Diabetes
Screening
w/Cheryl S.
27
16
Mahnomen
Waubun,
White Earth
Home Delivery
Diabetes
Screening
w/Cheryl S.
26
9
Bagley, RL,
Ponsford, NTW,
Naytahwaush
Home Delivery
Nutrition
Demo
w/Colleen
Nutrition
Demo
w/Colleen
19
8
Nutrition
Demo
w/Colleen
Nutrition
Demo
w/Colleen
13
2
No
Distribution
6
12
1
Friday
28
23
Detroit Lakes,
Congregate
Home Delivery
30
29
Inventory
No
Distribution
Inventory
No
Distribution
March WIC Calendar
Tuesday
Monday
WIC
Cover photograph
White Earth enrollees Judy Fairbanks, left, and
Audrey Thayer grace the cover of the fifth edition of the
Indians In Minnesota book that was recently released.
The book incorporates comprehensive information about
the lives of Minnesota Indians and their relationships with
federal, state, and local governments. The picture was
taken at the 1994 White Earth Powwow.
(218) 983-6232 or
1-800-477-0125
6
5
Bagley
Elem School
10-12 &
1-2:30
12
Minnesota Work Incentives
Connection visits reservation
Do you wonder if you would be better off working than
not working? Do you worry about losing health care coverage if you work? Need help figuring out the government
rules about work and benefits? Laura McCaughan of the
Minnesota Work Incentives Connection can help!
Find out how working or working more affects your
government benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medical Assistance, Food
Stamps, etc.) on Monday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at the
Shooting Star Casino or 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Naytahwaush. Call
toll free at 1-800-976-6728 for an appointment so you don’t
have to wait.
People who need transportation for this event should
call White Earth Vocational Rehabilitation toll free at 1-800763-8629.
Thursday
Wednesday
19
Gonvick
Community
Center
10-12 & 1-2
26
Bagley
Elem School
10-12 &
1-2:30
13
20
Bagley
Elem School
10-12 &
1-2:30
27
7
White Earth
Health Center
8-12 &
1-4
1
White Earth
Health Center
8-12 &
1-4
8
Mahnomen
Apt. Complex
9:30-12
& 1-2:30
14
Mahnomen
Apt. Complex
11-12:30 &
1:30-5:30
15
21
22
Rice Lake
Community
Center
9:30-12:30
28
Friday
2
Pine Point
Clinic
9:30-12:30
9
White Earth
Health Center
8-12 &
1-4
16
White Earth
Health Center
8-12 &
1-4
23
Naytahwaush
Clinic
9-12 & 1-3
29
30
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Teen dating violence is more
common than many think
In our society where teens are having more serious relationships then before, one situation comes to mind - where
do our teens go for help if they are being abused by their
boyfriend or girlfriend? Some will seek the listening ear of
a close friend, and others will not seek help at all. In reality
for many teens, dating violence is a growing problem and is
not an issue that is addressed very often.
Some of us ask “Well, what can I do?”
1. Talk to them. Show some interest in their friendships
and relationships.
2. Listen to them. When they do come to you for help,
be willing to listen, and offer advice. This will be the first
step in helping them.
3. Get help for them. Most teens will be reluctant to talk
to anyone about the violence, but if they do, be ready to take
action with them.
In a community such as ours, we have to be more willing to help our teens and pre-teens. If you know of a teen
or are a teen that is in need of help, please contact the White
Earth DOVE (Down on Violence Everyday) Program at 1800-763-8629 or in a crisis, call the 24-hour crisis line at 1800-543-0629.
Anishinabe Arts Initiative Grant
application deadline nears
Applications are available for the Anishinabe Arts
Initiative Grants. Please note that this grant opportunity
has a deadline of March 8.
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative grants may be requested by
individual Native American artists (request cannot exceed
$700) to assist them in the completion of an artistic work or
to take advantage of an opportunity; by schools (request
cannot exceed $500) that wish to engage the talents of an
artist-in-residence; and by organizations (request cannot
exceed $1,200) for community project grants. Applicants
must reside in the Region 2 area that includes Beltrami,
Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen
Counties, or nearby counties including Becker, Roseau,
Itasca and Cass counties. Deadline: March 8, 2007.
Please note that the term “arts” refers to music, creative
writing, dance, visual arts, theater and other forms of creative expression.
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Jan. 16
Abigail Grace Fingalson
6 lbs., 10 oz.
Constance Hankiewicz and
Blake Fingalson
St. Mary’s - Detroit Lakes
Jan. 16
Jackson Thomas Pollock
8 lbs., 8 oz.
Sonja Kolnes and
Andrew Pollock
Jan. 25
Dakota Lee Jack
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8 lbs., 1 oz.
Angela Gonzalez
Jan. 26
Brooke Rose Loreth
6 lbs., 9 oz.
Rachel and Charles Loreth
Jan. 27
Victoria Mary-Ann
Villebrun
8 lbs.
Courtney and Anthony
Villebrun Sr.
Jan. 29
Aamista Mae Joyce Weaver
8 lbs., 9 oz.
Diane Chosa and Terrance
Beauchamp/Weaver
Jan. 30
Louis George Tiokasin Jr.
6 lbs.
Amanda Helms
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Widman at the Region 2 Arts Council, 426 Bemidji Avenue,
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Anishinaabeg Today
Anishinaabeg Today
Minutes
Town Hall meeting highlights
the risks of underage drinking
On Jan. 26, a Town Hall meeting to alert the community
to new research on the risks of underage drinking and
empower the community to take action to stop it was held at
the Waubun High School. The Town Hall meeting educated
parents, teachers, officials, youth, and other community
members about the impact underage drinking has on the
community. Together, they discussed possible ways to
address the issue.
Marlin Farley, project coordinator, explained that underage drinking is an important community concern and that it
takes the whole community to arrest it. New data shows that
29 percent of the nation's youth ages 12-20 have used alcohol
illegally. Locally, 29.9 percent of our 6th graders in January
2005 reported they have consumed alcoholic beverages.
Sixty-five percent of our students from grades 6-12 reported
that they consume alcoholic beverages.
Research indicates that families exert a great deal of
influence on whether a child uses alcohol in life. "What parents may not realize," says Charles Curie, Administrator of
the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMSHA), "is that children say that their
parents' disapproval of underage drinking is the key reason
they have chosen not to drink."
SAMSHA reports that children and teens are less likely
to abuse alcohol if parents are involved in their children's
lives, make and enforce rules, and are positive role models.
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need to find ways to gather and keep documents. Penn State will help with training
the students.
Sonny stated he has been in contact with
the University of Minnesota regarding
renewable energy and will be setting up
meetings with legislators – Tribal Council
should be there.
WE IHS: Fred Koebrick was present to
give an update. Fred appreciates the opportunity to come to White Earth to be the IHS
Administrator. He stated the facility is in
outstanding condition, has been well maintained and is personalized with culture.
The IHS business office is currently contracted out. The White Earth facility under
its current system cannot bill part A
Medicare. If availability was there $1.7 million could have been generated. A designated provider based facility needs to be established to bill for part A Medicare.
The encounter rate vs. fee for service is
being looked into – there is a conference call
scheduled with Medicaid.
Brief discussion was held regarding
appointments
and
gaining
access.
Appointments are currently running eight
weeks out. Dr. Wooton is working on a
process called open access to gain quicker
access to health care provider.
Update was given regarding the dialysis
availability at MeritCare in Detroit Lakes.
There are currently thirteen patients that
require dialysis – transportation and access
is an issue right now. Fred would like to
find a way for individual transportation if
possible. Erma asked if a mobile dialysis
unit would be considered.
The Dentist office lost two dentists in the
last two months – working to restore and get
recruits. Currently operating urgent care –
there is a need to transition patients into pre-
ventative care.
There is a pediatrician interview scheduled for Feb. 15. Fred is excited about the
new directions and providing care – he has
an open door policy to all.
Community Council Updates
Iron Range Community Council: Al
Donnell gave a brief update. Community
council would like to thank Erma for the
Christmas visit. They would also like to
thank the council for the elder gift certificates and toys for tots. The progress of
housing will be clearer today. They are
active in researching the Mesaba power
plant in their area – this is a coal fired power
plant that is 2 _ miles from the housing
property. There have been a lot of falsehoods, pollutant is the biggest concern.
Leech Lake Community Council: Wayne
LaDuke, new chair, was present to give an
update. There were 350 children served
with toys for tots, 104 elder gift cards given.
Community council is working on 501(c)3
status – Charles is working on, bylaws need
adjustment.
White Earth: Sandy St. Clair was present to
give a brief update. Community council
would like to say thank your for the toys for
tots assistance. There were 117 signed up
and 130 were served, toys were out before
Christmas. Sandy informed everyone that
bingo resumes next Tuesday, January 9th,
beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Biimaadiiziiwiin.
They will be hosting community council
meeting there every other month.
Adjourn
Motion made by Bud Heisler to adjourn
meeting at 11:18 a.m., Seconded by Gus
Bevins. Motion carried, 3 for, 0 against.
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Obituaries
Barb Hauck-Olson
Barb Hauck-Olson, age 69, of Perley, Minn., died Jan. 19, at the Halstad
Living Center, Halstad, Minn., after a courageous battle with cancer.
Barbara Mae Bellanger was born Dece. 9, 1937, in White Earth to
Aloyouis and Isabell (Shaugobay) Bellanger. As a child, she lived near
Naytahwaush and later attended Wahpeton Indian
School in Wahpeton, N.D. She worked in the
Minneapolis area for awhile before returning to
Mahnomen. On Jan. 23, 1959, Barb was united in marriage to Melford Hauck. The couple made their first
home in Fargo and soon thereafter moved to Perley.
Barb stayed very busy as a mother of six, as well as
working several jobs. She was employed by the Steiger
Tractor Company and the Silverline Boat Company.
Following Melford’s death in 1977, Barb continued to
live in Perley but studied Culinary Arts at the
Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Detroit Lakes. She
used her education in cooking to work at the University of North Dakota in
Grand Forks and later at the Shooting Star Casino.
Throughout the years, Barb also spent much of her time creating beautiful beadwork. Her exclusive designs were sold nationwide and often worn
by the famous Waylon Jennings. She loved to play Bingo, Keno, and slots.
Barb cherished her family and each of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her memory will be held in the hearts of many.
She is survived by one son, Bill (Pam) of Hendrum, Minn.; four daughters: Debra (David) Stordahl of Hendrum, Theresa Lass of Bagley, Dawn
Hauck of Fargo, and Deaune (Randy) Bauers also of Hendrum; two brothers: Joseph (Lucy), and Vernon, both of Minneapolis; six sisters: Ruby
Buehner of Naytahwaush, Patricia Olson of Mahnomen, Ruth Jean
Danielowski of St. Louis Park, Minn., Florence Howell of Coon Rapids,
Minn., Kathlene (Mike) O’Connell of Fridley, Minn., and Lorna (Paul)
Reinhart of Perley; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, as well as
several nieces and nephews.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Melford;
one son; one granddaughter; one brother; one niece and one nephew.
A Memorial Service was held Jan. 22, at Samuel Memorial Episcopal
Church in Naytahwaush, with Mother Lisa Smith officiating.
Arrangements: Anderson-Mattson Funeral Home of Mahnomen.
Online guestbook: andersonmattson.com
Leonard Lloyd Saeland
Leonard Lloyd Saeland, 68, of Mahnomen, died Jan. 19, at his home
under hospice care.
Leonard was born June 18, 1938, in White Earth to Carl and Emily
(LaFriniere) Saeland. He grew up in the Roy Lake area and attended school
in Mahnomen and the Uran Country School. Leonard moved with his
mother to the Cloquet, Minn., area, where he met
Deanna Jangela. The couple later united in marriage
and had seven children. Leonard worked at Hongisto
Implement as a mechanic, working on cars and small
engines.
Leonard later shared his life with Teresa Lea, and
they were blessed with four children. Over the years,
they made their home in Duluth, Detroit Lakes, and
eventually settling back at Roy Lake. They owned and
operated a sawmill business near their home. Leonard
also attended Detroit Lakes Vocational Tech where he
studied Culinary Arts. For many years he worked various seasonal positions.
Mechanics and woodworking were two hobbies Leonard truly enjoyed.
He could often be found in the garage, as he loved to tinker with small
motors and wood. Leonard also enjoyed a good cigar, cooking, and baking
unbelievable breads. He spent a lot of time outdoors taking in the natural
beauty of the woods and the animals. Leonard was a devoted supporter of
the St. Jude’s Foundation for Children.
Leonard is survived by four sons: Kevin of Alpaugh, Calif., Timothy of
Portland, Ore., John of Bejou, and Leon of Mahnomen; six daughters:
Cynthia Speicher of Boise, Idaho, Stephenie Donohue of Middle Grove, N.Y.,
Michelle Mulbreght of Portland, Ore., Elizabeth Tomasso of Conway, Ark.,
Tammy Stewart also of Portland and Amy Saeland of Bemidji; 22 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers: Carroll of Willmar, Minn.,
Monty of International Falls, Minn., and Raymond of Cloquet, Minn.; and
one sister, Marion Olson of Duluth. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Tom; two grandsons; a brother, Eugene; and a sister, Franchin
Moreland.
Blessed be the memory of Leonard Lloyd Saeland.
A Memorial Services was held Jan. 26, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in
Naytahwaush.
Darrell G. Boswell
Darrell G. Boswell, 65, of McIntosh, Minn., died Feb. 5, at McIntosh
Manor Nursing Home in McIntosh.
Darrell G. Boswell was born to Frank and Evelyn (Fairbanks) Boswell on
Jan. 23, 1942 in White Earth. He attended school in
Waubun and Detroit Lakes. As a young man, Darrell
moved to Minneapolis, and lived there for many years
before moving back to Detroit Lakes. He has been a resident at McIntosh Manor since 2005.
Surviving Darrell are his daughter Darlene, of
Minneapolis; two sisters: Betty Johnson and Phyllis
Bergerson, both of Detroit Lakes; five brothers: Paul
“Bud” (Maxine) Boswell of Waubun, Gerald “Smokey”
Boswell of Idaho, Donald Boswell of Michigan, Richard
“Jimmy” Boswell of Naytahwaush and James Boswell of
Detroit Lakes; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters Geraldine Boswell and
LeMay Malinowski; and brothers William, Frank and Terrance Boswell.
Funeral services were Feb. 9, at West-Kjos Funeral Home in Detroit
Lakes.
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery in Detroit Lakes.
Arrangements: West-Kjos Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes.
Those wishing to place an obituary in the newspaper can fax to (218) 9833641 or mail to: Anishinaabeg Today, P.O. Box 418, White Earth, MN 56591.
All obituaries are free of charge.
In loving memory of Jesse “Jed” Giard and
Michelle “Shep” Brown
Little did we know that morning
God was calling your names.
In life we loved you dearly, in death
we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you
did not go alone. Part of us went with
you the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories.
Your love is still our guide. And though
we cannot see you, you are always at
our side.
Our family chain is broken, and
nothing seems the same, but when God
calls us one by one, the chain will link
again.
We miss you both so much and
will always keep you in our hearts
Anishinaabeg Today
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Minnesota Native American Council on
Tobacco (MNACT) Request for Proposals
The Minnesota Native American Council on Tobacco (MNACT) is
seeking proposals from American Indian tribes and organizations to
engage in tobacco policy advocacy / implementation, education and
other community-based initiatives. MNACT is specifically interested
in funding two proposals that engage in tobacco policy initiatives.
Grants will be awarded within the range of $5,000 - $10,000.
Application materials can be downloaded at www.indigenouspeoplestf.org. The deadline is April 2. For more information contact
Yvonne Ortiz at yvonneo@indigenouspeoplestf.org or (612) 722-5670.
Tobacco Policy Support Staff
Indigenous Peoples Task Force is seeking to hire a tobacco policy support staff. This position will be responsible for advocating for tobacco policies in Minnesota Native communities. For more information
contact Yvonne Ortiz at yvonneo@indigenouspeoplestf.org or (612)
722-5670.
MNACT Tribal Outreach Worker
Indigenous Peoples Task Force (IPTF) is seeking to hire a part time
tobacco tribal outreach worker to facilitate the efforts of the Minnesota
Native American Council on Tobacco. This position will be housed
out of IPTF’s satellite office in Brainerd. For more information on this
position contact Suzanne Nash at suzannen@indigenouspeoplestf.org
or (612) 722-6248.
March Diabetes Project Calendar
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Monte Fox - Coordinator
Cheryl St.Claire - Program Nurse
Kathi Murray - Dietitian
Gail Gardner - IHS Nutritionist
Phone: (218) 983-3285
5
Honor the Beat
Naytahwaush
@ 12:30
12
Honor the Beat
White Earth
@ 12
19
13
Nutrition Ed @
Ranch
20
Honor the Beat
Rice Lake- 11:45
BP, BS @ Ranch
10-12, 1-2
26
Honor the
Beat
Pine Point
@ 11:30
27
7
Weight
Management
WE RTC - Noon
Nutrition Ed @
Ranch
2
Diabetes
Bingo @
Naytahwaush
after lunch
8
9
Diabetes Bingo @
Pine Point after
lunch
Nutrition Ed @
Ranch
14
Weight
Management
WE RTC - Noon
Nutrition Ed @
Ranch
21
Weight
Management
Class - Noon
WE RTC
28
Weight
Management
Class - Noon
WE RTC
Friday
1
Weight
Management
(Finance staff
only)
@ noon
6
Intravenous Drug Use (IVDU) Outreach Worker
The Indigenous Peoples Task Force is seeking to hire a part time intravenous drug use (IVDU) outreach worker. For more information contact Colette Lawrence at colettel@indigenouspeoplestf.org or (612)
870-1723 Ext. 18.
15
Weight
Management
(Finance staff only)
@ noon
Dr. Ung @ WE
22
Diabetes
Bingo @
White Earth
after lunch
16
Dr. Ung
Naytahwaush/
Rice Lake
23
Weight
Management
(Finance staff only)
@ noon
BS, BP @ Ranch
29
Weight
Management
(Finance staff
only)
@ noon
30
Free paint available through
WCI & Valspar program
Are you looking for a way to spruce up your community, neighborhood or park? West Central Initiative (WCI)
may have a solution with the Valspar Picture It Painted program.
Through a continued collaborative effort with the
Valspar Corporation, paint and coatings will again be available in 2007 to communities and public organizations located in the west central Minnesota counties of Becker, Clay,
Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and
Wilkin to complete a rehabilitation or restoration project.
Paint and other products, including stain and sealant,
will be awarded for interior or exterior restoration or beautification projects that best meet the eligibility criteria.
Selection will be based on the visual impact of the project,
public benefit to the community, local volunteer participation and support, intended use of the building and benefit
to the needy.
Applications are due March 1 and approved projects
will be announced on or after March 22. The application
may be downloaded at www.wcif.org/programs/ community/pictureitpainted.shtml
For more information, please call Roberto Tapiz at 1-800735-2239 or email him at roberto@wcif.org.
All submissions to the Anishinaabeg Today
must be legible! Submissions that cannot be
read will not be accepted.
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Anishinaabeg Today
In Memory
In loving memory of my dear brother Kenneth “Ken”
Keezer” who passed away Nov. 9, 1999 from a boating
accident on Big Elbow Lake
Brother - it’s been seven years already for you - and how
I miss those early phone calls from you. I know you are in
Heaven with mom and the rest, and you are happy, I know
that. All your pain and grief is over. You are safe now.
Love you, your sis Wanda Bevins
In loving memory of my dear, dear friend Lucille
Sullivan who past away Nov. 30, 2003 at Innovis Hospital
in Fargo
Lucy my friend how I miss you, there’s not a day in my
life that I think of all the good times we had together.
Lucy, I will always thank you for your arms that were
always open when I came to visit you, your humor that kept
my heart light, your snacks that kept my belly full - we
always shared.
Lucy, most of all I thank you for being the woman of
faith and loving me no matter what. Thanks for holding my
hands and touching my heart the way you did. No one
could make me happy more than you.
Love, your friend forever,
Wanda Bevins
In loving memory of my dear, dear Mom Loraine “Nellie”
Keezer who entered eternal life on Jan. 2, 2005 at
MeritCare Hospital in Fargo
Mom, two years have already past for you and I have
missed you so.
Mom, I was glad to have you to hold my hand and to
share my dreams and understand. I was so glad to have you
make me smile to have fun with and laugh
awhile - I was glad to have you dry my tears
and hear my thoughts and calm my fears.
For all you were Mom, and for all you
did I was so glad that I had you the length
that I did.
Love and miss you a lot, your daughter,
Wanda Bevins
In memory of Kathy (Heisler) Bevins who passed away 15
years ago on Feb. 2, 1992
Kathy how these years have gone by - I still sit here and
think of you. Why Kathy? Someone that was so full of joy
and happiness. I sure miss you a lot.
Your friend forever,
Wanda Bevins
Dispatch: (218) 983-3201
Cops Line: (218) 983-2677
Livestock
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I look forward to being in contact with
you soon and would like to thank you for
your time and understanding. You participation and premises information will be
greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in being a part of
this or would like any additional informa-
Visit
tion you may contact me at the Natural
Resources, Ranch Office on Hwy 200 by
stopping by or call (218) 935-2488. Although
this is a tribal program, I do have information on how to register your premises with
the state and contact information for any
questions.
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and the tribal council for the eagle feather. I
am deeply, deeply touched by it and I’m
very grateful and appreciative. I want to
thank the White Earth Nation for that honor
and gesture. I will very much respect it and
take great care for it. Every time I look at it
I will be reminded of our friendship,” said
Pawlenty.
Reason for White Earth Visit
“I wanted to come by today to visit with
the chairwoman and the tribal council about
how the State of Minnesota and the White
Earth Nation can work together to do more,”
said Pawlenty.
The governor brought up Dr. Martin
Luther King and his message that in our
country we have to understand each other
and work together as friends and a team.
“It’s very important that the State of
Minnesota, the people of Minnesota and the
people of the White Earth Nation work
together,” said Pawlenty.
The governor had three quick thoughts
he wanted to share. One is friendship, one is
respect and the other is how are we going to
work together to help each other.
“On friendship I have to say I’ve met a
lot of people as governor of Minnesota and I
don’t know if I’ve met anyone more amazing as chairwoman Vizenor. She has a clear
voice for the White Earth Nation and nationally. She has been a friend and a strong
advocate and I’m grateful that I’ve been able
to work with her and to know her.
“One thing about respect is we need to
have self-respect. You need to appreciate
who you are and where you come from. The
White Earth Nation and members of the
White Earth Tribe have incredible strengths
and riches in the form of heritage and traditions, assets and resources. And we want to
make sure we bring those together to help
the State of Minnesota and the White Earth
Nation.”
The governor echoed Vizenor’s comments that the state and the tribe has been
involved in some partnerships and they’ve
made some progress in economic development and opportunities.
“Gaming [urban casino] didn’t work so
we are going to try and help in other ways.
That’s why I came today, to figure out what
are other ways we can help the White Earth
Nation in terms of economic opportunities,
so that’s that kind of discussion that we’re
going to have today with the tribal council.
“I look forward to working with the tribal council leaders, I really enjoy the hospitality and friendship and I’m deeply honored
that you’ve assembled this morning to greet
me and I really appreciate it. And to my
good friend Chairwoman Vizenor thank you
for everything,” concluded the governor.
After the welcoming remarks the governor and the tribal council began to walk to
the school’s library for their meeting when
several students ran to the governor to present him with many hand-made gifts to
include posters, cards, dream catchers and
more. The governor seemed very pleased
with the gifts and had to call his aides to
help accept all the gifts.
The meeting
Due to another scheduled event in the
afternoon, the governor and the tribal council only had 30 minutes to discuss several
issues of concern to White Earth. The number one topic was an ethanol plant for the
reservation. The group also talked about a
Indian youth detention facility, transportation issues, and Native Veteran Services
Officers.
After the meeting, the governor and the
chairwoman returned to the gym and talked
to several local and regional media outlets
during a press conference. After the press
conference they talked to community members until the governor had to move on to
his next appointment.
TACO SALE
@ RTC kitchen
Thursday, Feb. 22
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Only $5 per Taco!
Delivery in the White
Earth Area
Proceeds go to the White
Earth Head Start
Anishinaabeg Today
Dr. Mary Jo Crissler Belanger receives
certification in Hospice/Palliative Medicine
It is with great pleasure that we
announce that Dr. Mary Jo Crissler Belanger
has been certified in Hospice and Palliative
Medicine. Dr. Crissler Belanger joins more
than 2,800 fellow physicians to have
achieved such certification.
Hospice and palliative medicine is the
medical discipline of the broad therapeutic
model known as
hospice and palliative care. The
and
discipline
model of care are
devoted
to
achieving the best
possible quality of
life for the patient
and
family
throughout the
course of a lifethreatening
illDr. Crissler Belanger
ness through the
relief of suffering and the control of symptoms. Hospice and palliative medicine helps
the patient and family face the prospect of
death assured that comfort will be a priority,
values and decisions will be respected, spiritual and psychosocial needs will be
addressed, practical support will be available and opportunities will exist for growth
and development. Hospice in the United
States is an organized program that provides
palliative care for terminally ill patients and
supportive services to patients, their families, and significant others.
Dr. Crissler Belanger is Clinical Director
at the White Earth Health Center and additionally serves as one of the volunteer
Medical Directors of Hospice of the Red
River Valley in Detroit Lakes.
The American Board of Hospice and
Palliative Medicine was formed in 1995 to
establish and measure the level of knowledge, attitudes and skills required for certification of physicians practicing hospice and
palliative medicine.
Eligibility requirements for certification
are significant. In order to be eligible to sit
for the certifying examination, applicants
must have received prior major specialty
certification, practiced at least two years following residency, worked as a member of an
interdisciplinary team for at least two years
and have directly participated in the active
care of at least fifty terminally ill patients in
the preceding three years. Alternatively,
applicants must have completed specialty
fellowship training in palliative medicine.
The fellowship training program must be at
least one year in length and must meet the
established voluntary standards for such a
program.
ABHPM has conducted its certification
examination in Hospice and Palliative
Medicine annually through the United
States and Canada since the certification
program was first offered a decade ago. In
September 2006, the American Board of
Medical Specialties ABMS voted to grant the
discipline of Hospice and Palliative
Medicine official status as a recognized subspecialty. The next certification examination
in hospice and palliative medicine will be
offered by the ABMS co-sponsoring boards
in 2008.
Information on the American Board of
Hospice and Palliative Medicine including a
listing of certified physicians may be
obtained
from
the
website
at
www.abhpm.org.
In loving memory of Amber Marie Crosby
June 16,1986 - Jan. 29, 2005
Two years have come and gone, and each day we try to
be strong.
You are in our thoughts each and every day, so we'll
never forget that you went away.
An email received awhile ago, reminded me of "Amber"
with a heavenly glow. An Angel who wanted everyone
to know, she watches over all wherever you go.
I forwarded it to "OMI" so she could share, the remembrance of Amber and all of us who care.
This Angel is waiting to meet us again, when God says
it's time to welcome us in.
We love you and miss you!!
Englund/Sullivan Family
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Rice Lake Fishing Derby Results
Rice Lake 7th Annual Fishing Derby (Jan. 27)
1st place - Ross Beaulieu ($300), Bagley, 6-lbs. northern
2nd place - Blaze Neeland ($190), Bagley, 5.8-lbs. northern
3rd place - Shawn LaFriniere ($100), Roy Lake, 5.2-lbs.
northern
We had 116 people in attendance; it was a very chilly
day. We would like to thank all who came out with your
family. We hope to see you again next year. Also, thank you
to Irene Auginaush, Mike Swan, Rice Lake Community
Council, WE Donation Committee, Shooting Star Casino,
and WE Natural Resources.
Again thank you,
Myron Busse and Gloria Beaulieu
Student News
Congratulations Steve Roman Sr., on completing the
Native American Iron Work School. Welcome home!
Love - your family,
Marie, Steve Jr., Nat, Hayssain, Madalyn and Mallary
The Dean’s List for students earning academic honors
during fall semester 2006 at Northland Community and
Technical College has been released and students in our
area named to the list are: Ann Fain and Rhiannon Bellanger
of White Earth. A semester GPA of 3.5 - 3.74 must be
achieved for a student to be named to the Dean’s List.
The President’s List is for students earning academic
honors during fall semester 2006 at NCTC has the following
area students named: Chad Bice ad Kevin Kochmann of
Mahnomen. A semester GPA of 3.75 - 4.0 must be achieved
to be eligible for the President’s List.
White Earth enrollee
Hunter Clark, age 8, of
Waubun has been
named Ogema
Elementary's January
Student of the Month
for the 3rd grade class.
Hunter is the son of
Jason and Danielle
Clark. Congratulations
Hunter!
Anishinaabeg Today
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Award
from Page 4
$100,000, which will go to community organizations to decide how the funds will be
used for community benefit. Northwest
Area Foundation has asked each winner to
work with the Foundation to share key
lessons about their efforts and programs so
that other communities can learn from their
experiences and possibly replicate the success.
Twenty-eight communities from the
Northwest Area Foundation’s eight-state
region (South Dakota, North Dakota,
Iowa,
Idaho,
Montana,
Minnesota,
Washington and Oregon) applied for the
award. Five finalists hosted on-site visits by
the Foundation, after which the four winners were selected.
Great Strides Award recipients were
selected using the following criteria:
v Inclusiveness: involvement of community members from diverse sectors and
groups.
v Regional Impact: interaction with, and
awareness of, other communities facing similar issues in their geographic area.
v Asset-Based Perspective: recognition
of the community’s existing strengths.
v Economic Engines: involvement with
businesses and other organizations that fuel
the local economy.
v Leadership: efforts to nurture leaders
from different public and private sectors,
ages and genders.
The Northwest Area Foundation, headquartered in St. Paul, is committed to helping communities reduce poverty in its eightstate region of Minnesota, Iowa, North
Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho,
The Great
Washington and Oregon.
Northern Railway, founded by James J. Hill,
served this region from 1889-1970. Hill’s
son, Louis W. Hill, established the foundation in 1934. Today, the Foundation brings
technical assistance and financial resources
that help identify, share and advocate community-focused strategies for long-term
impact.
For additional information about the
Great Strides Award and about the
Northwest Area Foundation visit their website at www.nwaf.org, or call (651) 224-9635.
Discover books in a series at Mahnomen Library
Do you like to read books that are part of
a series? Discover Books in a Series will be
offered on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 6:30 to
7:30 p.m. at Mahnomen Library. Learn how
to find new series and authors with help
from NoveList and other Internet resources.
Then, follow a new hero/heroine through
their life and predicaments.
In loving memory of
Paul V. Boswell
who passed away on Feb. 19, 2006
of a tragic and untimely death. We were left
to morn without answers and with no justice.
We hold the good memories close to our
hearts.
Little we knew that morning,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
your love is still our guide,
and though we cannot see you,
you are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us
one by one
the chain will link again."
Love, your family
Basic knowledge of computers and
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Library are free and open to all, however,
due to space limitations, we do ask that you
pre-register. Call the Library at (218) 9352843 to register.
In loving memory of
Misty Londo-Al Yami
Oct. 10, 1978 - Feb. 9, 2004
If Tears Could Build A Stairway
If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane.
Donations Needed
Matthew (Tim) Annette, age 31, married to (Blossom)
and father of six children are in urgent need of your help
and support. Tim has a rare case of bone cancer that resulted in the amputation of his left shoulder and arm in January
2006, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer that is progressing very rapidly.
Funds are desperately needed for the transportation, food,
and lodging for his chemotherapy treatments at the Roger
Maris Cancer Center in Fargo. Your help and support in any
way would be greatly appreciated.
Send donation to:
P.O. Box 75
Ponsford, MN. 56575
Or call (218) 573-3617
Thank you,
The Tim Annette Family
Thank You
First of all, I would like to thank Doug for trying even
though we both knew it was to late. Next, Sonny and Eagle
Spirit for setting the Drum over our son's heart and starting
it beating again, to Dennis for the comforting prayer, cedar
and kind words for our boy, to all the guys who kept the Fire
going, for Trini who endured the cold every waking hour
for four nights and five days, and to Bob and Lyie for all you
did in the preparation to celebrate our son’s life. Next Suzie,
for all you did and her guiding us to Mike and to Mike for
crossing every “T” and dotting every “I.” Mi-Gwitch
Naytahwaush. Next Jess for your beautiful gift, to the pallbearers and all the
people who brought food until it over
flowed with love. To all who gave
cards, food and money. To all who went
to his services and at last to Mushscoob
for giving us 20 years of his time. (you
will never know what you started gaga waba min min wah Chi-Mi-Gwitch)
The Family of
John Mushscoob Folstrom Sr.
I would walk right up to heaven
and bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say "Goodbye."
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches with sadness,
and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose
youNo one can ever know.
I miss you so much my
beautiful niece, forever
and always,
Auntie M.
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the Anishinaabeg Today?
Call (218) 983-3285 Ext. 1206 or
email: today@whiteearth.com
Real Estate
Schiller Realty
Anishinaabeg Today
Happy B-Day Feb. 28
“Big Eyes”
Love,
Mom, Ann,
Randy,
Dusty,
Leah, Joy
& Family
Pine Point Lease Land Home: 1985 3 bedroom, 1 bath rambler
located just west of Pine Point at 28047 Co. # 124. Deck, 3 season
porch and 2 garages on a 1.25 acre lot. Some work needed on the
porch. Home is in pretty good condition. Purchasers must be
enrolled members of the White Earth Band of Ojibwa. To be sold by
bill of sale. Buyers will enter into a new land lease with the MCT.
#33-215. $69,000. Dave Schiller, Broker, 421 West Main Street,
Detroit Lakes, (218) 847-5025 www.daveschiller.com.
40 Acres Southeast of Mahnomen: 40 acres of nicely wooded hunting land just west of Hart Lake, Se Mahnomen County. Good deer
hunting. The land has not been logged and neighboring woods has.
Nice pond on the NE part of the 40. #33-186. $45,000. Dave Schiller,
Broker, 421 West Main Street, Detroit Lakes, (218) 847-5025
www.daveschiller.com.
Gullickson Realty
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For a special grandson
(Michael Aaron Quinn)
“Bevins”
who turned
one on Feb.
1. We love
you!
Grandma &
Grandpa
Bevins
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Feb. 26
Paul Schultz and Joe LaGarde, co-anchors
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Every Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m.
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Listening areas include:
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Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath, well-insulated LAKEHOME with
190' LAKESHORE on Snider Lake. Room for extra bedroom.
Knotty pine and basswood ceilings in part of house. Birch laminate
flooring, gas fireplace, and French doors in large, 24x27 living room,
with basement underneath. Master bath has garden tub and skylight.
Solid oak doors and kitchen cabinets. Patio, decks, and 3 storage
sheds. List # 67-96. $229,900. Call Lara Burnside at (218) 8494206.
Happy Belated 4th B-day
Kylie VanWert
Happy
65th
Birthday
Happy Birthday
Love,
Aunti
Sis
Year-round 2 bedroom, 2 bath LAKEHOME with 130 'of
LAKESHORE on Snider Lake. New refrigerator, garbage disposal,
sink and countertops in kitchen. New air conditioner and washer. Two
bathrooms - one remodeled and one brand-new. Wood ceilings
throughout most of house. Sunroom, deck, and attached 24' x 28'
garage. Beautiful view of lake! List #67-90. $194,900. Call Lara
Burnside at (218) 849-4206.
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Anishinaabeg Today
will be run on a
space-available
basis.
Grant will fund MNACT to educate Native people
about deadly effects of commercial tobacco use
MINNEAPOLIS - The Indigenous
Peoples Task Force announced Feb. 7 that it
received a $99,000 grant to support policies
that would stop commercial tobacco use in
tribal public places, buildings, schools, housing, businesses and workplaces. This initiative is one of six projects in American Indian
country and of 21 total projects across the
United States supported by Tobacco Policy
Change: A Collaboration for Healthier
Communities and States, a national program
of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
(RWJF).
“We are pleased to receive this award on
behalf of Native people living in Minnesota.
This grant will help the Minnesota Native
American Council on Tobacco educate tribal
people about the dangers resulting from
commercial tobacco use,” said Sharon M.
Day, executive director of the Indigenous
Peoples Task Force. “In Minnesota, estimates are that 60 percent of tribal people
smoke. We want to alert them to the dangers
of this behavior and return our people to
only using tobacco in ceremonial ways that
honor our cultural teachings,”
Marcy Ardito of Leech Lake described
Tobacco/Asemaa use this way, “Tobacco,
like any gift, has a good and a dark side. The
dark side of tobacco use is powerful when
we consider its devastating health effects
and addictive qualities. However, when we
put asemaa down on the earth every day,
and we pray for healing and health, we
believe it can bring us good things.”
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Anishinaabeg Today
White Earth Welcomes Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty
Photos by Gary W. Padrta

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