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Anishinaabeg Today
A Monthly Chronicle of the White Earth Nation
Vol. 17, No. 2
White Earth, Minn.
today@whiteearth.com
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
WE Police along with other agencies
ʻtake-downʼ members of Native gang
Submitted photo
Minnesota DHS Commissioner Lucinda Jesson, left, presents the Commissionerʼs
Circle of Excellence Award to Pat Butler, manager of White Earth Home Health.
Award honors White Earth Home Health
Minnesota Department of Human
Services (DHS) Commissioner Lucinda
Jesson honored White Earth Home
Health Jan. 20, citing their outstanding
contributions to human services clients.
Eleven individuals and organizations
received the DHS Commissioner’s Circle
of Excellence Award. The award recipients were recognized at a ceremony at the
Elmer L. Andersen Human Services
Building in St. Paul.
Jesson said the Commissioner’s
Circle of Excellence Award winners
stand out among the many individuals
and organizations on the front lines
work in Native American communities. We
owe a debt of gratitude to everyone
involved in the investigation. Their efforts
have made our streets and communities
much safer.”
The indictment alleges that since at
least the mid-1990s, the defendants named
in this case and others have conspired to
conduct criminal activity through an “enterprise,” namely, the Native Mob, in violation
of the federal Racketeering Influenced and
Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
The indictment alleges that the primary
objective of this “enterprise” is to preserve,
protect, promote and enhance the Native
Mob’s power, territory and financial gains.
To that end, gang members purportedly
distribute illegal drugs, from crack cocaine
to ecstasy. They also reportedly provide
See Gang Page 13
Election News!
The filing period for candidates to
run for Chairperson and District III
Representative ends Friday, Feb. 3 so a
complete list of candidates was not
available for this edition. However, a
special election newspaper will be published Feb. 15. It will give certified candidates an opportunity to share their
views. The paper will also feature other
election news to include phone numbers,
code of conduct, polling locations, how
to obtain an absentee ballot, etc. If you
have any election questions call 218936-5622 or toll free at 866-211-9154.
White House highlights David Maack as a “Champion of Change”
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Recently, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
honored 17 individuals, including Racine (Wis.) County Emergency
Management Coordinator David Maack (White Earth descendant), as
recipients of this year’s Individual and Community Preparedness
Awards, for spearheading creative and effective initiatives to better prepare their communities for disaster events.
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throughout the state, providing critical
human services programs and promoting
healthy and productive communities.
“These award winners are outstanding examples of how, collectively, we
foster healthy people, stable families and
strong communities,” Jesson said.
White Earth Home Health has been
serving the White Earth Nation for more
than 25 years. Agency staff provide
skilled nurse visits, home-delivered
meals, nutrition education and LongTerm Care Consultation. Many of their
clients have chronic health care needs,
such as diabetes.
MINNEAPOLIS – A 47-count federal
indictment unsealed in part Jan. 24 charges
24 alleged members of the Native Mob gang
with conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity and other crimes.
The Native Mob is a regional criminal
gang that originated in Minneapolis in the
early 1990s. Members routinely engage in
drug trafficking, assault, robbery and murder. Membership is estimated at 200, with
new members, including juveniles, regularly recruited from communities with large,
young, male, Native American populations.
Association with the gang is often signified
by wearing red and black clothing or sporting gang-related tattoos.
Six defendants made their initial federal court appearances late yesterday afternoon. They were apprehended earlier
Tuesday, during a take-down conducted by
between 100 and 150 local, state, federal
and tribal law enforcement officials.
Arrests were made on the White Earth,
Mille Lacs and Leech Lake Indian
Reservations as well as in the Twin Cities.
Of the 18 remaining defendants, 12 are
presently in jail or prison on other charges,
while six continue to be sought by law
enforcement.
On Jan. 25, U.S. Attorney B. Todd
Jones said of the investigation, “This investigation exemplifies the law enforcement
cooperation we are fortunate to experience
here in Minnesota. Local, state, federal and
tribal investigators worked side by side to
take down some of the most violent criminals in our state and, in the process, disrupt
an extremely dangerous gang that diminishes the quality of life for those who live and
On Jan. 19, the 17 FEMA honorees were recognized at the White
House as Champions of Change. Each week, a different issue is highlighted, and groups of Champions, ranging from educators to entrepreneurs to community leaders, are recognized for the work they are doing
to better their communities.
FEMA recognized Maack in the ”Engagement with Faith-Based
Communities” category. In collaboration with the City of Racine
Mayor’s Office of Strategic Partnerships and Wheaton Franciscan
Healthcare, he worked with the faith-based community to present a
forum on preparedness for churches and faith-based organizations. The
See Maack Page 23
White Earth descendant David L. Maack receives an Individual and
Community Preparedness award from FEMA officials Jan. 19 at the
White House.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
News From Chairwoman Erma J. Vizenor
The 2012 White Earth Election has begun. On
Monday, Jan. 23, I filed for the position of Tribal
Chairwoman. I respectfully ask for your support and vote
to continue the progress and development of our Tribe.
As your Tribal Chairwoman I have given leadership
and worked hard to elevate the White Earth Nation to high
credible standing at all levels, locally to nationally. Today
White Earth is known as a strong, stable, progressive Tribe
with the accomplishments to prove it. These are some of
the initiatives and projects underway that depend on my
continued leadership:
1. Economic Development. At this moment I am in
the midst of legislation and negotiations with the State of
Minnesota and Governor to construct, own, and manage a
White Earth casino/hotel in the metro area of
Minneapolis/St. Paul which will yield millions and millions
of dollars for the benefit of White Earth members in jobs
and services on and off the Reservation. On Tuesday, Jan.
31, I testified before the State Legislature to further our
casino/hotel project. I have met with Governor Mark
Dayton who was very receptive to our proposed
casino/hotel. The legislative process is complicated with
many competing interests, however, throughout the years I
have successfully brought back millions of dollars and
changes in policy to the benefit of White Earth even in
these difficult economic times. During the coming months,
the White Earth casino/hotel legislation will take a lot of
my time and energy in St. Paul but for all of us, every
minute of my time and ounce of energy will be worth it.
2. State Tax Agreement. The current tax agreement
with the State done long before my time has shorted White
Earth in due revenue. With a new Commissioner of
Revenue, White Earth is now re-negotiating the tax agreement between Tribe and State. In addition, White Earth
will receive additional funds as a result of the State lawsuit
won against the tobacco companies.
3. Human Services. In 2011, White Earth successfully secured legislation to transfer all human services for our
constituents from Mahnomen County to the Tribe. At least
85 percent of human service funds, $23 million, in
Mahnomen County are generated by our tribal constituents.
My work at the Legislature was compelling to transfer
these services from the County to the Tribe as a more efficient and cost effective measure for the State. To us as a
sovereign Nation, it is our responsibility, not the County, to
provide services to our people. At this date, the process is
underway to transfer human services and funds to White
Earth.
4. Education is a high priority, necessary for every
individual to have a better quality life and to build a strong
nation. I have given leadership for new school facilities, a
tribal college, and funds from early childhood to post secondary education. There remains much work to do, especially in educational policy in order to close the persistent
disparities in achievement and graduation rates among our
students. At this time, I am at the helm of writing a memorandum of understanding on educational policy between
the State Department of Education and Tribes which has
never been done before. Such an agreement is good for
White Earth and all Indian students in Minnesota. In
February I will met with the Chancellor of Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities to continue to advocate for
tuition waivers for American Indian students, more Indian
faculty and staff, more Indian studies and resource centers
in state universities and colleges. Change doesn’t happen
overnight. It takes credibility and persistence.
5. Public Safety. White Earth is the first tribe in the
country in process for criminal jurisdiction under the Tribal
Law and Order Act passed by Congress and signed by
President Obama in 2010. Public safety is high priority at
White Earth. I have testified at State and Federal levels for
jurisdiction and funds in public safety.
6. Health. In 2011, White Earth successfully secured
the legislation to develop a diabetes clinic to serve Indian
people in Minneapolis. At the Legislature I built upon our
progress on the White Earth Reservation where we soon
See Chairwoman Page 11
Diving for earth: remaking the world
By Jill Doerfler
Editor
Future Issues
February 1
February 15
February 29
March 7
March 28
April 4
April 25
May 2
Deadline and Issue dates subject to change
Winter came late this year but the snow has finally covered the ground and we now have the privilege of using this
time to share and tell many of our sacred stories. Our stories
are alive and we offer tobacco to honor the spirits of which
we speak.
Anishinaabe elder Basil Johnston has shared many
important stories and teaches. He tell us “It is not enough to
listen to or to read or understand the truths contained in stories; according to the elders the truths must be lived out and
become part of the being of a person.” He also says: “The
stories recorded are not to be interpreted literally; but freely,
yet rationally according to the Ojibway views of life.” Each
reader or listener will have their own understanding and will
learn more each time they hear a story. This learning is a life
long process and is never perfect or complete.
One of my favorite stories is the Earth-diver. There are
many wonderful versions of this important story. The world
was flooded. Nanaboozhoo and the animals were left clinging to a log. The land was somewhere deep beneath the
water. Nanaboozhoo and the animals decided that some
action must be taken; someone was going to have to dive
down and get a piece of earth so that new land could be created.
Loon was the first to volunteer, diving down with great
skill and determination. The loon floated back to the top and
Nanaboozhoo looked in the loon’s mouth but found no
earth. Nanaboozhoo blew on the loon and the loon came
back to life. Others including the otter, helldiver, and mink
tried and failed. The group began to worry but did not give
up hope. Finally, the muskrat offered to try. When the
muskrat floated to the top the animals thought that all hope
was lost. Nanaboozhoo opened the muskrat’s front paw and
found a grain of earth. He found more in the muskrat’s other
paws and mouth. Nanaboozhoo then blew on the muskrat
and life returned. Nanaboozhoo took the grains of earth in
the palm of his hand and then threw it around onto the water.
An island was created. They went onto the little island.
Nanaboozhoo got more earth from the island and threw it all
around. The island grew and grew. The animals had new
earth and Nanaboozhoo kept throwing the earth around.
Transformation plays a prominent role throughout
Anishinaabe traditional stories and offers ample opportunities to be interpreted in a variety of ways that are useful for
current circumstances. The Earth-diver story is one of the
finest examples of transformation. In this story a new world
is created when the old one floods. The idea of creating a
new world offers many possibilities for interpretation.
In her work on the power of Odawa narratives anthropologist Melissa Pflung has observed, “This earth diver
theme, repeated frequently in various myths, illustrates the
creative power of renewal. Working in ethical cooperation
with other Great Persons of mythology, the earth diver is a
transformer.” It is this power of transformation that is highly valued by the Anishinaabeg.
So, here we get a sense of the remarkable and wonderful power of traditional Anishinaabe stories. We hold the
power to create a new world. We also notice the importance
of cooperation in the Earth-diver story and carry that value
See Diving Page 16
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Anishinaabeg Today
Good storytellers were valued as dramatic entertainers
By Mike Swan
Aadizookaan - Storytelling
Traditional stories told by the Anishinaabeg are
the basis for the oral legends. This is about the traditional Native American object. Known as the aadizookaanan (“traditional stories,” singular aadizookaan), they are told by the debaajimojig (“storytellers,” singular debaajimod) only in winter in order
to preserve their transformative powers.
Stories told in social situations were narrated
during long winter nights, and these types of oral traditions served as entertainment for children and
adults. The Ojibwa believed that since snakes and
frogs were considered evil, they were not permitted
to listen to stories, and so some types of oral traditions were related only when these animals were
hibernating, that is, in the winter.
Good storytellers were esteemed for their excellence as dramatic entertainers, and their reputations
travelled far. Some myths were long, often taking
many hours to relate, and were often full of repetitious phrases that were well known to the listeners. It
is not unusual for a story to come to an abrupt halt
rather than a finished ending, occasionally with use
of a phrase such as “That is as far as the story goes,”
or “That is the way they tell it.”
Nanabozho stories
Nanabozho (also known by a variety of other
names and spellings, including Wenabozho,
Menabozho, and Nanabush) is a trickster figure and
culture hero who features as the protagonist of a
cycle of stories that serve as the Anishinaabe origin
myth. In Anishinaabe mythology particularly among
the Ojibwa, Nanabozho is a spirit and figures prominently in their storytelling including the story of the
world's creation. In Anishinaabe mythology particularly among the Ojibwa, Nanabozho is a spirit and
figures prominently in their storytelling including the
story of the world's creation In Mythology, and in the
study of Folklore and Religion, a trickster is a God,
Goddess, spirit, man woman or anthropomorphic A
culture hero is a Mythological Hero specific to some
group (cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, etc The
word mythology (from the Greek, meaning “a storytelling a legendary lore”). The cycle, which varies
somewhat from community to community, tells the
story of Nanabozho’s conception, birth, and his ensuing adventures, which involve interactions with spirit and animal beings, the creation of the Earth, and
the establishment of the Midewiwin. Manitou is a
term used to designate the spirits among many
Algonquian groups.
The Role of Oral Tradition
Oral tradition is important in all societies,
despite the reliance of some cultures on written
records and accounts. These traditions account for
the ways things are and often the way they should be,
and assist people in educating the young and teaching important lessons about the past and about life.
Because many oral traditions are highly structured
and are told faithfully without alteration, they can be
as reliable as other non-oral ways of recording and
passing on experiences.
While oral traditions can vary from teller to
teller, variations are also open to contradiction in the
same ways that written accounts are. In this way, oral
tradition can continue through generations although
small details in the telling may change. Because of
this, oral traditions which relate past events and have
been passed down through time cannot be dismissed
simply as “myth” in the sense that Western society
polarizes the differences between “myth” and “science” or “fact.” Ideas about truth, rationality, logic,
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Men’s Night Out
February 27 ! 6 to 8 p.m.
Shooting Star Casino Event Center
Menʼs Health issues
Colorectal cancer is the #2 cause of cancer deaths in
the U.S. yet millions of people go unscreened and
uneducated. We would like to encourage early screenings
and spread the message that colon cancer is preventable,
treatable and beatable.
Our speaker will be Dr. David Perdue
There will be an inflatable Super Colon that you will be able
to walk through to see what the doctor sees when you have
a colonoscopy.
Dinner plus door prizes
RSVP: 218-983-3286 Ext. 1356 or 1358
Sponsored by: White Earth Community Health Education
See Anishinabe Page 14
Governor Dayton and 11 tribes are working side by
side to repair Minnesota Indian education system
By Rachel E. Stassen-Berger
Star Tribune
The dismal statistics are too familiar: American
Indian students’ test scores lag behind those of their
white peers, their dropout rates are higher and alcohol abuse is more frequent.
On Jan. 9, Gov. Mark Dayton kicked off the first
Governor’s American Indian Education summit to
tackle the vexing issues.
“Something is missing,” Dayton said at the
opening of the daylong meeting. “Something is either
not there that should be there or is there and is being
misdirected, and that's the purpose of this summit.”
While the gubernatorial imprimatur on the summit was unique, the DFL governor is at the end of a
long line of officials who, over the years, have
brought together top minds in the state to cope with
the problem. The St. Paul gathering stands out
because this time, the state and the 11 tribes are
working side by side on the thorny issues surrounding Indian education, said Keith Hovis, a spokesman
for the state Education Department.
After speaking at the summit, Dayton said he is
unsure he can resolve those issues in the remaining
three years of his term.
“I’m going to do my very best,” he said. “We
will see.”
The summit developed after Education
Commissioner Brenda Cassellius met with leaders
from all 11 tribal Indian Nations in November on
how to best educate Native American students.
About 130 people showed up for the summit,
including tribal leaders and educators. The event featured lofty session titles - “Action Planning for
Transformation of Indian Education” read one - but a
very simple goal.
“We’ve come together ... to make a difference to
our children,” Cassellius said.
The tribes and the department have already
agreed the department will hire an Indian Education
Director and keep the tribes informed of developments related to Native American students at the
Capitol.
By day’s end, participants brainstormed a number of ideas, including a possible overhaul of the
state’s Indian education. The department will create a
more detailed plan in coming weeks.
Dayton said watching the tribes and his commissioner came together is how he likes to see his
administration operate.
It is, he said, “exactly the kind of outreach and
the kind of listening that I really stress.”
Ogema VFW post 9880 & Auxiliary
Sunday, February 26 ! 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ogema Community Center
Serving pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash
browns, orange juice, coffee
Adults: $6
Children (6-12): $4
Children (Under 5): Free
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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From left are Conservation Chief Alfred Fox, White Earth Emergency Manager Ed Snetsinger, Water
Quality Manager Will Bement, USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service representatives
Michael Stine and Sheryl Shaw, Natural Resources Director Mike Swan, and Conservation Officer Ron
Warren.
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The White Earth Reservation Natural Resource
Department recently meet with USDA-Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service representatives
Sheryl Shaw and Michael Stine to discuss current
grants concerning Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
surveillance program, collection of samples for
Tuberculosis (TB), and aquatic surveillance for Viral
Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) that affect fish in
certain bodies of water.
Also discussed were possible development of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the
tribe and USDA to work cooperatively in case of a
animal disease outbreak on or near the reservation,
develop an Emergency Response Plan, provide assistance with rabies vaccinations clinics for cats and
dogs, and possible training for tribal staff. There will
be a search for funding in the testing of minnows for
local bait dealers to see if there is any VHS.
The tribe is looking at a possible buffalo ranch in
the future but wants to be sure they are tested before
coming here so they will not affect the deer population or domestic animals such as cattle, horses or pigs
with diseases. Communication needs to be taken
place between the tribe and private owners on the
reservation who raise buffalo or captive wild animals
to be sure the animal are tested for diseases.
In the past, the tribe has been monitoring for
CWD and TB on the reservation by collecting deer
heads. No samples have come up positive so far.
Samples collected this past year have been sent to the
laboratory and results have not come back for a couple more months. The tribe plans in testing 15 lakes
this summer for VHS the cover the watersheds that
cover the reservation.
DFL precinct caucuses for all precincts in
Becker County will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
in Detroit Lakes. Caucus-goers may sign in at 6:30
p.m. The caucuses are mandated by the state to begin
promptly at 7 p.m.
The Becker County DFL will be hosting a social
supper and fund raiser from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. prior to
the caucus. The supper will include pulled barbecue
pork sandwiches, potato salad, homegrown pickles
and salsa, a dessert bar, coffee and beverages - all for
a nominal suggested donation.
“The DFL wants to make the caucuses a fun and
easily accessible event,” said Ted Fiskevold, Becker
County DFL Director and Caucus Communications
Coordinator. “To that end, we are providing a chance
to eat supper and socialize before the caucuses.”
Following supper and sign-in, caucus-goers will
meet separately with other members of their precinct
to attend to caucus business.
Caucus business includes: resolutions submission, discussion and voting; electing delegates to the
Becker County DFL Convention and senate district
endorsing conventions; precinct officer elections;
and other DFL business which often includes straw
poll voting for DFL candidates.
“It’s going to be a good year for DFLers in 2012
and it all starts with the grassroots politics of the
precinct caucus,” Fiskevold added. “Don’t forget to
mark your calendar for Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the M State
College in DL!”
Caucus-goers may call Becker County DFL
Chair Dave Erickson for more information about the
caucuses at 218-847-4699; contact Sharon Sinclair at
218-847-4223 to donate a dessert item or help with
dessert bar.
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Anishinaabeg Today
Vizenor book wins American Book Award
By Indian Country Today Staff
Author of nearly three dozen books, coiner of
such terms as survivance, storier and victimry, the
poet, novelist and critic Gerald Vizenor is a unique
voice in the world of Native American letters. His
unconventional, provocative vision has been honored most recently with a 2011 American Book
Award. Bestowed by the Before Columbus
Foundation, the prize honors Vizenor’s novel
Shrouds of White Earth (SUNY Press, 2010), his
tale of American Indian artist Dogroy Beaulieu
revealing all to a Native writer.
“In this book, the master trickster takes on the
disciplines of visual art, narrative and song in his
ongoing campaign against victimry, to set Natives
upright and to insure the truth of Native survival,”
wrote Diane Glancy, Native author of The Reason
for Crows, in a press release about the book.
Although he inhabits the vivid land of survivance, Vizenor’s Dogroy is still subject to the
vagaries of reservation politics. Banished by casino
politicians for his outspoken work, he embarks on
an “unforgettable journey of discovery and creativity,” the Before Columbus Foundation said in citing
the award, which was given on October 16. Shrouds
of White Earth “ranks as one of the finest stories
from the pen of the irresistibly witty and insightful
Gerald Vizenor.”
Vizenor is an intellectual polymath, with not
only books but also movies, photographs and other
media works to his credit. His output is examined
by academics in the new volume Gerald Vizenor:
Texts and Contexts (University of New Mexico
Press, 2010), written
by an international
array of contributors.
Throughout all of
Vizenor’s endeavors,
his goal has been to
reframe the onedimensional notion of
Indianness, with survivance as a cornerstone.
“Indians are usually seen as capsulized,”
he told the Utne
Reader in 1995, “limitGerald Vizenor
ed to one environment,
with the illusion of stability in that environment.
But Indians have been engaged all over the world
for centuries, in Europe, even in Asia. The first
‘Western’ teacher of English in Japan was a Native
American.”
Rez Briefs
RTC offices closed for the holiday
White Earth RTC offices will close Monday, Feb. 20 for
Presidents Day and will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 8 a.m.
TERO looking for RTC front desk temps
TERO is looking for applicants to fill in at the RTC front desk
answering phones when needed. Applicants must have proper ID’s
and fill out a TERO job application. Must be able to pass background and drug testing. For more information call TERO at 218935-5554 Ext. 3278 and ask for Liz Andersen.
Joe Baity retirement
There will be a retirement party for Joe Baity on Friday, Feb.
10 at 10 a.m. at the White Earth Transfer Station in Waubun. Stop
in for coffee and visit with Joe.
It finally snowed!
Come and enjoy the outdoors at Waubun School Forest at 2541
Hwy 113 (9.2 miles east of Waubun). The Ski Hut is open weekends with skis, snowshoes, sleds and walking poles for you to use.
There is no charge. Someone will be there Sunday afternoons if
anyone needs some help. For information call 473-2575, 734-2228
or 734-2230. To schedule a group call the school at 473-6173.
An enrolled member of the Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe, White Earth Nation, Vizenor was
born in 1934 in Minneapolis. A professor of
American Studies at the University of New Mexico,
he has taught at many institutions, among them
Lake Forest College, Bemidji State University, the
University of Minnesota, the University of
Oklahoma and the University of California at
Berkeley. At the University of California at Santa
Cruz, he both taught at and was provost of Kresge
College.
Vizenor’s intellectual credo is as straightforward as it is passionate. “Survivance has become
my literary signature in the past 30 years,” he said
in an interview with A. Robert Lee included in the
essay book. “The word survivance portrays and
embodies a natural practice, a condition of resistance, endurance and perseverance. Survivance is
not only a mere literary description; the practice of
survivance must be observed in Native transmotion
or in natural visionary motion and in individual
strategies. Natives have created a sense of presence
by the practices of survivance and have resisted the
historical absence of victimry. Otherwise, Native
would have vanished more than a century ago.”
American Indian wins state House seat in Minneapolis
Minneapolis voters elected the first American
Indian woman to the Legislature on Jan. 10 in the latest of several special elections.
DFL attorney Susan Allen (Rosebud Sioux
Tribe) garnered 56 percent of the vote in a contest
against Respect candidate Nathan Blumenshine in
south Minneapolis, who finished second with 43 percent. They were vying for the House seat vacated by
former Rep. Jeff Hayden, now a state senator.
The south Minneapolis House district reaches
into the Powderhorn Park, Bryant, Lyndale,
Kingfield, Field, Regina and Central neighborhoods.
Nine American Indians have served at the
Legislature, although six entered office when
Minnesota was still a territory. Since 1933, only three
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American Indians have
served at the State Capitol,
none of them women.
Allen said at a recent
candidate forum that growing up on reservations at a
time of major social change
for American Indians shaped
her views.
“By the time I was 11
years old, I knew I wanted to
be an attorney and that I
Susan Allen
wanted to work for social
and economic justice,” Allen said.
Allen took the oath of office on Jan. 19.
Diabetes Bingo dates
Diabetes Bingo will be held Feb. 3 at Rice Lake, Feb. 13 at
Mahnomen, Feb. 16 at Elbow Lake, March 12 at Pine Point, March
15 at White Earth, and March 29 at Naytahwaush. Bingo will
begin after the 11:30 a.m. elder nutrition meal. Bingo at
Mahnomen will begin at 1 p.m. at Valley View Apartments. All are
welcome.
Ogema Post 9880 & Auxiliary
This is a reminder to VFW/Auxiliary working the Pancake and
Sausage Breakfast scheduled for Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
the Ogema Community Center. Members with last names beginning A-K are asked to work the 8:30 to 11 a.m. shift, and members
with last names beginning with L-Z are asked to work the 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. shift and help with clean up.
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.
Senior Citizens Craft Store
The Senior Citizens of White Earth Craft Store has quilts, lap
robes and many other hand-crafted items for sale. They are open
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed from 11 a.m.
to noon) and are located at the Health Division building (old RTC).
For more information call 218-983-3286 Ext. 1244.
Existing home owners
If you are in need of a sewer system (well, septic tank or drain
field) please contact the White Earth Water & Sewer Department at
983-3202 for an application. To qualify for the grants you must be
an enrolled member, reside on the reservation, and own your home.
White Earth Veterans
The White Earth Veteran Association meets the first Tuesday
of every month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mahnomen Center.
Contact the Association at 936-5650 if interested in being involved
with the Honor Guard. The Guard is available for events and vet’s
funerals.
White Earth Vets sponsor bingo
The White Earth Veterans Association is hosting bingo the first
Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Community Veterans
Center In Mahnomen. $25 game pack - $5 extra strip. Regular
games: $25 payout. Specials: 1/2 take. $500 progressive, $100
added monthly - max is $1,000. Consolation $50. For more information call Herb Roy at 936-5650.
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Anishinaabeg Today
Tribe pursues judgment against Medure
By Nancy Lowry
New Castle (Pa.) News
(Printed Jan. 12, 2012)
NEW CASTLE, PA — The White Earth Band of
the Chippewa Indian tribe believes Angelo Medure
has used its $10 million long enough.
Medure’s attorney argues his client had a legitimate business arrangement at a casino.
But for now, the Minnesota tribe wants its
money back — with interest.
After a 14-year legal battle, attorney Zenas Baer,
representing the White
Earth Band, last month
obtained an $18.6 million judgment awarded
by the tribal court
against
Lawrence
County
developer
Angelo Medure and his
company,
Gaming
World
International.
The company is accused
of skimming profits
from
the
tribe’s
Shooting Star Casino in
Angelo Medure
Mahnomen, Minn.
Baer is now filing a
certificate of judgment in Becker County, Minn., so
the tribal court award will be recognized in federal
and state courts.
He plans to go after Medure’s assets in
Lawrence County and elsewhere to cover the award.
Baer said he is asking Medure’s attorneys for the
location and amount of property, homes, business
interests, bank accounts, stocks and bonds.
“We believe he has a development business and
paving business in Lawrence County. He may still
have interest in the Fox Chapel Yacht Club in
Pittsburgh and he owns properties in Florida.”
Baer also is asking that Medure post a bond in
the amount of the judgment.
“If he posts an $18 million bond, he can keep his
assets confidential.” Baer said. ”We’ll have the bond
to cover our claims.”
He said he also is open to discuss a compromise
settlement.
“I know the risks and cost of fighting an appeal,”
he said. “I hope he calls me. I will take any offer to
my people.”
Contract
In 1991, Medure and Gaming World contracted
with the White Earth Band to construct and manage
the Shooting Star Casino.
Baer said that contract was invalid because it
never was approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs
or National Indian Gaming Commission.
Legal action against Medure began when
Medure was said to have conspired with former tribe
chairman Darrell “Chip” Wadena and others in 1996.
Wadena and two others were convicted of bid rigging, theft, bribery and other misapplications of tribal funds while Medure was to have been supervising
construction of the casino.
Medure was not charged.
However, an agreement between Gaming World
and Wadena required Medure to provide management services for the construction, development and
operation of the casino. Although Gaming World had
no employees at the casino site at any time, it and
Medure were paid $10,153,773 in profit distributions.
Baer claims this agreement was contrary to a
management agreement requiring Gaming World to
repay the White Earth Land Settlement Act funds
about $11 million before profit distributions were
made to Medure and his organization.
Since 1996, Baer said the case, which began in
tribal court, was moved to federal court at Medure’s
request. It was remanded back to tribal court by the
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Baer said the contract under which Medure and
Gaming World operated was declared null and void.
“We now believe Gaming World and Medure
owe the White Earth Band $10,153,000 plus
change,” he said. This money had been paid to
Medure and Gaming World over the course of his
relationship with the tribe, Baer said.
No skyscrapers
Seeing such a settlement, Baer said, he was
shocked and surprised when he took Medure’s deposition in the late 1990s.
“I expected 1 Medure Plaza in Ellwood City to
be a skyscraper with many offices,” he said. “What I
found was a single-story brick building, constructed
in the 1930s or 1940s, the home of his construction
company and GWI.”
Like most who meet him, Baer said, he found
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Free mobile app available to help learn Ojibwe
Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia (GIM) is
pleased to announce a new mobile app for Ojibwe
language learning.
GIM is a non-profit organization established by
Kevin Roach and Mary Hermes, PhD (Associate
Professor for University of Minnesota) in 2000.
Both Kevin and Mary have been involved in language revitalization for a number of years and partnered with Mike Quinlan, CEO of Transparent
Language.
Together they have published Ojibwemodaa, an
immersion software program that uses video conversations and engaging games to immerse the user in
the Ojibwe language.
The new mobile app is available as a compliment to the Ojibwemodaa software and is a free app
that can be downloaded by iPod, iPad, and iPhone
users everywhere.
For downloading information, please see the
website: www.anishinaabemodaa.com/resources.
For more information on GIM, please visit their
website: www.grassrootsindigenousmiltimedia.org.
Lists include a variety of topics such as “Ask an
Elder,” “Building a Fire,” “He Smells Bad,”
“Hunting,” “Making Tea,” “In the Garden,” and
many more.
In total, the app includes over 140 different lists
with 10-20 words in each list. Each list allows the
user to look through the list, hear the Ojibwe pronunciation, read the English translation, slow down
the pronunciation, repeat the word, and learn Ojibwe
language grammar tips. Then the user can practice
by either seeing the Ojibwe word and providing the
English translation or vice versa. A quiz is also available to test what you have learned and the app can
track your progress.
The software is a part of BYKI for iPhone
Community Edition and is free of charge.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
B OXING E VENT
The White Earth Boxing program is sponsoring a
Boxing Event Saturday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. at the
Naytahwaush Sport Complex
White Earth Nationsʼ Glenn Summers, heavyweight
Golden Gloves champion will be the featured main
event. Other White Earth boxers include Eugene
Summers, Lee Bower, Dion Bower, Bishop
Burnette, Kaleb Neaudeu, and other novice junior
boxers.
Boxing clubs represented will be Leech Lake,
Wadena, Fergus Falls, Grand Forks, Fargo and
Detroit Lakes.
Join us for an afternoon of boxing excitement!
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2012 ELECTION CALENDAR
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Hoopsters win 1st place in basketball turney
Jan. 4: Last day for sitting RTC member to give notice of resignation to file for
other RTC seat.
Jan. 13: Last day for sitting RTC member to give notice of resignation to file
for vacated RTC seat.
Jan. 18: Notify MCT on choice of appellate forum
Jan. 18: Selection of Election Court of Appeals Judge
Jan. 20: Election Announcement
Jan. 23: Opening of period for filing for office
Feb. 3: Close of filing period
Feb. 17: Deadline for Notice of Certifications to TEC
Feb. 20: Challenge certification or non-certification to MCT or 48 hours from
receipt of notice of certification
Feb. 22: Decision of certification or non-certification or within 48 hours of appeal
Feb. 27: Deadline for appointment of Election Boards
Feb. 27: Deadline for appointment of Election Contest Judge
Feb. 28: TEC provides ballots for Primary Election
April 3: Primary Election
April 4: General Reservation Election Board certifies Primary Results
April 5: General Reservation Election Board publishes Primary Results
April 6: Deadline for Request for Recount
April 10: Deadline for Contest of Primary Election ~ 4:30 p.m.
April 11: Decision on Request for Recount and Results of Recount (Results,
if allowed or 9th or 10th if earlier request)
April 20: Deadline of Decision on Contest
April 23: Deadline for Appeal to Court of Election Appeals
April 26: Record of Contest to Court of Election Appeals
April 30: Last Day for Hearing on Appeal
May 7: Last Day for Decision on Appeal
May 10: Notice of Regular Election - TEC provides ballots
June 12: General Election
June 13: General Reservation Election Board certifies results of Election
June 14: General Reservation Election Board publishes Election results
June 15: Deadline for Request for Recount
June 19: Deadline for Notice of Contest ~ 4:30 p.m.
June 20: Decision on Request for Recount and Results of Recount, if allowed (or 19th,
18th if request for Recount is filed before deadline)
June 29: Deadline Decision on Contest (or 10 days from Notice of Contest,
whichever is sooner)
July 3: Deadline for appeal to Court of Election Appeals.
July 6: Record of contest forwarded to Tribal Court of Election Appeals
July 10: Last Day for Hearing on Appeal (hearing within 7 days notice of appeal)
July 17: Winning candidates assume office by operation of law, unless sooner seated,
or the election is subject of appeal to the Court of Election Appeals
Ten days from Hearing on Deadline for decision of the Court of Elections Appeal.
Appeal:
Day following Decision of Winning candidate prevailing on appeal takes office
Appeal:
The White Earth Primary Election is April 3
Submitted photo
The Hoopsters basketball team won 1st place (5th grade division) at the
Alexandria (Minn.) Boys Basketball Classic on Jan. 15.
From left are Logan Kettner, Parker Syverson, Jon Starkey, Buster Walker, Ray
Walker (coach), Jim Hvezda. Jr., and Jaden Heisler.
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2012
White Earth Reservation Energy Assistance
“Reach Out for Warmth Program”
Information and Guidelines
To be eligible for this assistance, you must:
! Sign up through White Earth Reservation Energy Assistance Program
and meet the ROFW guidelines.
! Have past due heating or light bill, and have used up your primary heat
grant, having less that 20% of fuel or propane in tank, and on a cash basis
with vendor.
Benefits:
! Up to $500 for households who pay their own heat.
! Up to $150 for households who pay for heat in their rent.
! Up to $100 for subsidized households with heat in rent but pay for
electricity.
Income Guidelines for ROFW
FFY 2012 Maximum ROFW Income Guidelines
Number in
Household
60% of State Median*
Income for 3 Months
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
$6,715
$8,782
$10,848
$12,914
$14,981
$17,047
$17,435
$17,822
$18,210
$18,597
* 60% of SMI or 110% of poverty, whichever is greater. 110% of poverty is greater for
households of 21 or more.
If any questions, please get in contact with Chris or Jen
at 218-473-2711
All articles/photos submitted to the Anishinnabeg Today
will be run on a space available basis
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Anishinaabeg Today
White Earth DOVE
program provides secure visitation and exchange services
By Rolf
DOVE Visitation/Exchange Supervisor
DOVE stands for “Down On Violence
Everyday.” The mission of the DOVE Supervised
Visitation and Safe Exchange Program is to provide
adult and child victims of family violence with an
environment incorporating security, cultural values
and comfort during the safe visitation and/or
exchange services.
In addition to making available supervised parenting time and monitored exchanges, the DOVE
Program is also able to refer families to outside
resources and additional services. It is the purpose of
the DOVE Program to provide facilities and services
which build positive relationships between children
and parents.
In 2000, the United States Congress saw the
need for easily obtainable and appropriate supervised
visitation and exchange services for children and
adult victims of domestic violence. Congress thereby established the Safe Havens: Supervised
Visitation & Safe Exchange Program as part of the
Violence Against Women Act of 2000.
This Act is designed to increase the availability
of supervised visitation and exchange services for
victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence and child abuse.
The DOVE Supervised Visitation and Safe
Exchange Program is part of that larger community
response to enhance the safety of child and adult vic-
Football
tims, by holding offenders accountable, while at the
same time providing secure visitation and exchange
services. The DOVE Supervised Visitation and Safe
Exchange Program interacts with each member of the
family and has a unique opportunity to identify the
possible needs and gaps in services for children and
adult victims, offenders and the community at large.
The DOVE Supervised Visitation and Safe
Exchange Program is in a position to:
• Provide a safe place for children to visit with
non-custodial parents;
• Help keep children and adult victims safe during visits and exchanges;
• Hold offenders accountable for their abuse.
Located at the Sports Complex in Naytahwaush,
our Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange facility
is designed for children to have quality parenting
time with non-custodial parents in a safe, culturally
sensitive and comfortable surrounding…free of conflict. We have full use of the Sports Complex including an activities center and full-sized gymnasium for
family fun. A playroom is also available with games,
toys and art projects.
Services are scheduled after each parent completes an initial intake interview. Every attempt is
made to provide our services in conjunction with the
diverse schedules of all parties and in accordance
with court orders and social work recommendations.
For more information, please contact the DOVE
Program at 218-983-4656 or our 24-hour Crisis Line
at 877-830-3683.
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“The coaches did a great job, they had every
play broken down of what the other team was going
to run,” Anthony added.
The offensive line was also responsible for helping not one, but two, Bison running backs eclipse the
1,000-yard mark, with Sam Ojuri picking up 1,105
yards and DJ McNorton 1,020.
Beckius, who is a junior, earned his spot in the
O-line rotation and saw firsthand what that unit was
capable of.
“Up front wins games,” Beckius said. “It’s not a
glamour position, but that’s where it all starts.”
Beckius’ workouts during the offseason
slimmed him down, but added plenty of muscle by
going from 315 pounds to 300 on his 6-4 frame.
Much like with LaVoy, an unfortunate injury to
one player, created an opportunity for another.
Beckius saw playing time due to injuries,
including three starts, but each and every time, he
produced on the offensive line.
“You have to be a team player and prepare like
a starter,” Beckius said. “You’re always one play
away from being on the field.”
For Alex LaVoy, a 2011 Mahnomen graduate
who starred for the Indians at linebacker and running
back, he is following suit and biding his time.
He was a walk-on redshirt this season, but he is
always the first one stepping up to fill in a spot on
the scout team and a regular presence in the weight
room.
Alex’s father played at NDSU and he is also
enjoying playing with his cousin, Anthony.
Alex LaVoy also had a front seat for the run to
the National Championship and he is more than
ready for his turn this coming spring, when he gets
to continue his quest of making the team.
“I’ve learned everything is faster on this level
and all the players play their heart out on every single play,” Alex said. “I have been watching my position (linebacker) specifically in games, so I’m learning it.
“Now, I just need to put everything together for
this spring.”
The chance to be on a National Championship
team has also been memorable, to say the least, for
all three former Indians.
But the 2011 season is in the rear view mirror
and preparations are already being made to defend
their championship with the start of winter workouts, which started last Monday.
But all three Mahnomen players still look back
at their Indian playing days and regard them fondly,
and all three enjoyed their former team’s run to the
state championship game, as well.
“There is nothing bad you can say about Coach
Clark, he’s very personable and he pushes you to be
the best you can be,” Beckius said. “It was one of my
highlights of my life playing for Mahnomen.”
There were plenty of texts shared during the
Bisons’ championship run between the three players
and their former Mahnomen coach.
That proves the three championship Bison players haven’t forgotten their roots.
“One may come from a small community, but
you can still do big things,” Beckius said.
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THE DOCTOR’S CORNER
Walking on Thin Ice
By Lee Brown, MD
White Earth Health Center
We don’t have to travel far to encounter a lake here in our
state of Minnesota. We enjoy our water sports whether it is
summer or winter. And this winter when I was drilling my first
fishing hole of the season on Detroit Lakes, I drove a five inch
nail into the ice and secured one end of rope to the nail and the
other end of the rope I tied around my waist.
I had seen the Minnesota safety video of how to rescue
myself with ice picks or nails, if I broke through the ice. The
two strings hanging from the hood of my jacket were a perfect
place to secure my two rescue nails. The length was just right
to make them easy to reach in an emergency, and the length of
the cords would allow me to dig my way out of the water and
back up onto the ice, if I broke through and fell in.
The image of a man I had met with no fingers flashed
through my mind. He had lost them to frostbite while climbing
a mountain. Hypothermia had set in, his brain stopped working, and it cost him his fingers. It could have been worse, he
could have lost his life. Like the two men who died this year
when their snowmobiles broke through the ice. Gloves and
boots were found on top of the ice, later their bodies were
recovered from underneath the water.
On frozen Detroit Lakes I took a photo of the frozen landscape with my iPhone and sent the images to my children in
Florida. I am reminded of a man who broke through the ice on
an ATV and rescued himself with a cell phone call to 911 rescuers. He couldn’t rescue himself, and before hypothermia set
in, he was equipped to summon help.
A fisherman unexpectedly steps onto thin ice, falls through,
and his son grabs him by the collar and pulls him back up out
of the water and onto solid ice. A tragedy is avoided.
The pattern I am seeing is that people die when we unexpectedly break through thin ice, and are not prepared to rescue
ourselves nor contact someone to rescue us. To survive unexpected cold water submersion and hypothermia, we need to
equip ourselves with:
- Ice picks
- A cell phone
- Life jacket
- A partner to rescue ourselves.
To rescue a victim we need:
- A cell phone
- A long length of rope
- Something to secure that long length of rope to
As I drilled my last fishing hole on Detroit Lakes I reached
the end of my safety line, realized I was on the ice alone and
decided to head to shore. Alone, without a partner to rescue me,
if I should break through the ice unexpectedly, I decided to play
it safe and get off the ice.
Alcohol has no place on the ice. Alcohol and ice is a deadly combination. It comes as no surprise that cold water submersion and hypothermia fatalities frequently involve alcohol.
Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to warm itself and impairs
the ability of the brain to think.
Let’s prepare ourselves for self rescue and give ourselves
the opportunity to allow someone else to rescue us in the event
of an emergency, by carrying all the above minimum safety
gear onto the ice with us. With safety in mind, we can all enjoy
this winter’s frozen lake water sports and we can all live to
enjoy another winter of fun next year.
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Author pens book about motherʼs life on rez
Being a Native American in the 1920s wasn’t
easy. It was even harder to be female, and a minority, living on a reservation.
This inspirational story is based on true life
events of a strong and beautiful young mixed-blood
Anishinabe woman, growing up on the White Earth
Reservation, who faces not only the challenges of
racial discrimination, sexism, and the economic challenges of the Depression, but who must also overcome the traumatic repercussions of being brutally
raped as a teenager.
Frenchie is subsequently diagnosed with schizophrenia, and must live the rest of her life with the
stigma of mental illness. But Frenchie is not a
woman who can be so easily reduced to a handful of
diagnoses and labels.
Despite the difficulty of coping with mental illness, Frenchie is determined to live a full life, and
she embraces a full
range of experience,
from the pain of lost
love to the tender grace
of motherhood.
Journey
with
Frenchie as she finds
the courage to call upon
and use the resources
available to her: the
support and love of
family, friends, and
community...and most
of all, her own extraorCatherine Alexander dinary inner power,
which is finally brought
to full flower with the help of a Midewewin medicine
man and his sacred megis shells.
About Catherine Alexander
Catherine Alexander is a member of the White
Earth Mississippi Band of the Minnesota Chippewa
Tribe. She spent several years working as a registered
nurse on the Leech Lake and White Earth
Reservations, where she researched the Anishinabe
culture, religion, and history.
She holds a BSN from Winona State University,
and an MSN from the University of North Dakota.
She currently resides in southeastern Minnesota with
her husband.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Council of Elders
By Leonard Wells
Chairman, White Earth Council of Elders
It’s two weeks away but let me be the first to wish all of you
ladies out there a Happy Valentines Day. I think it would serve all
you guys well if at least you also wished your honey a Happy
Valentines Day, better yet, a card, flowers or a box of chocolates.
I remember my grade school days back in the 1940s. Cutting
out the Valentines then later being able to press them out of the
page, signing them all with your best handwriting and passing them
out to everyone in the class. Then came a few years when the boys
didn’t like girls and it you were seen giving one of them a Valentine
you had to listen to “Leonard and so-and-so setting in a tree kissing.” It's amazing how we can remember things from 65 years ago
and now you have to call your cell phone in order to find it.
February is National Heart Month and with this said let me
remind all of you no matter your age, have a checkup, eat a proper
diet, exercise and stop smoking.
Last month I was asked to speak to the girls group at the
Mahnomen Boys and Girls Club about growing up in Portland,
Oregon. They had a hard time understanding living without at least
television, let alone iPod’s or Game Boys. I hope they learned
something about the past because it helped me understand a little
bit more about kids these days. With our grandchildren living in
Oregon we miss watching them growing up.
Frenchie
Story of a White Earth Daughter
by Catherine Alexander
Format: 5.5 x 8.5 paperback cream
ISBN: 9780615436296
Cover Price: $12.95
Pages: 236
Category: Biography & Autobiography/
Personal Memoirs
Available at: www.outskirtpress.com/frenchie
Distributed via: Ingram, Baker & Taylor
Published by: Otter Publishing
Receive up to 25% off at:
www.outskirtspress.com/bookstore
Publication Date: Oct. 25, 2011
Now to all the men in the area, let me recommend the upcoming Man’s Night Out dinner on Feb. 27. Last year I attended the
first one, which turned out very interesting along with a great meal.
This year’s program I feel will be even better. I was given a hint
what it is going to cover. A 100-man turn out would be fantastic!
This month's words: STOP SMOKING!
Congregate Housing
In White Earth, Minn., is accepting applications for
one bedroom apartments.
Qualifications
*62 years or older *Independent Living
*Low Income, Disabled or Mobility Impaired
What We Have To Offer
Obituary
*Socialization *Security *On-Site ENP
*Close to Health Care Facilities *Laundry Facilities
Betty Louise “Betty Lou” King
For more information, call or write:
36647 Co. Hwy. 21, Box 365
Waubun, MN 56589
218-983-3507 / 877-336-5572
elders@yahoo.com
Betty Louise “Betty Lou” King journeyed to
the spirit world on Dec. 31, 2011 at her home in
Arden Hills, Minn.
Betty Lou was born on Aug. 13, 1942, to Lena
Gertrude Johnson-Badboy and John Bellanger on
the White Earth Reservation.
Betty Lou left the reservation and moved to the
Minneapolis area in the early 70s. She worked
many years in the Minneapolis area for the BIA,
Turck, Inc., and the Soo Line Railroad.
Betty Lou enjoyed jigsaw crossword puzzles,
going to the thrift stores, playing bingo, and coming
to visit the Shooting Star Casino. She liked to joke
around and was always laughing.
Survivors include her daughter, Joyce LaCroix
of Arden Hills; son, Thomas Latour of Duluth;
brothers, Kenneth Badboy of White Earth, and
Calvin Badboy; sisters: Christina Schwanke of
Monticello, Minn., Beverly Ellis of Ogema, Irene
Adams of Jordan, Minn., Evelyn Bellanger of
Bemidji, Geraldine Bellanger, Delores Bellanger,
Theresa Bellanger, Marlene Bellanger, and Roberta
Bellanger of Ponsford; many nieces and nephews,
and her grandchildren.
Betty Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford King; son, Joseph Robbins; father,
John Bellanger; mother, Lena Gertrude JohnsonBadboy; brother, Leonard Bellanger; sisters: Gloria
Badboy, Joyce Catherine Badboy, Marcy Anna
Bellanger, Catherine Bellanger, Joann Wade, and
Evelyn Lang.
Funeral services were held Jan. 7 at the old
Pine Point School. Mike Swan, spiritual leader,
officiated at the funeral.
Active casket bearers were her nephews:
Anthony Stewart, Calvin Basswood, Shane
Bellanger, Jon Rock, Steven Bellanger, and Michael
Adams. Honorary bearers were all of her sisters.
MCT Finance Corporation
If you are an enrolled member of the Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe and are interested in a low
interest mortgage, call (218) 335-8582 for an
appointment with a loan officer.
For more information, download an application, or
view homes for sale checkout our website at:
www.mnchippewatribe.org
or www.mctfc.org
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Chairwoman
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will open a kidney dialysis unit. The clinic
in Minneapolis is now in the planning
stage.
7. Constitutional Reform.
As
promised, I have held a constitutional convention and completed a proposed White
Earth Constitution that will be in a referendum to the membership. Many leaders and
candidates talk about constitutional reform
but do not follow through. I have followed
through and will present the new White
Earth Constitution for you to vote on.
Constitutional change is imperative to our
sovereignty, nationhood, economic development, and future.
8. Gaming World International
(GWI) case. I want to continue to lead the
GWI lawsuit, now a $19 million judgment
against an East Coast management company that stole profits from Shooting Star
Casino, 1991-96. The judgment award
against Angelo Medure, GWI, has been
upheld in White Earth Tribal Court and
recently District Court. In due time, justice
will prevail for White Earth people. We
just can’t give up and allow such egregious
theft.
I give a lot of my time to Indian youth
both locally and initiating state and federal
policy in culturally appropriate education
and services. The youth are the future of
the White Earth.
Recently, I proudly listened to youth
from the White Earth Boys and Girls Clubs
give their speech for the State Youth of the
Year competition. All speeches were
inspiring and great. Congratulations to
Shayna Blue from the Mahnomen Unit who
won first place, and to Victoria Azure who
won the runner up. Both will proceed in
the state competition.
I addition to Shayna and Victoria, I
honor the following youth who participated
in the competition: Zach Wolfe, Janelle
Auginaush, Keshawn Goodwin, and
Nakkita Buckanaga. Thank you to judges
Brent Gish, Rochelle Johnson, and
Mahnomen County Sheriff Doug Kier.
As always our elders and veterans are
in my work as I testify for better services
and benefits at State and Federal levels. At
meetings, conferences, Legislature, and
Congress I am there for you speaking and
working on your behalf.
I am proud of the White Earth Nation
and will continue to work tirelessly for our
future.
Erma J. Vizenor,
Tribal Chairwoman
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Veronica Hvezda was lucky enough to meet back stage with Native comedians “Another Indian
Uprising.” The comedy troupe was featured at Native American Comedy Jam III on Jan. 7 at the
Red Lake Casino.
Medure
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Medure, 81, to be an honorable man.
“He has the need to be seen as right and just,” he said. “He wants
to be seen as old school who does business on a handshake. Well, that
is all I ask, that he live up to that philosophy and admit that he did
wrong by the White Earth Band. He’s had use of their money for 20
years.”
He said Medure “Inappropriately used his relationship with the
casino to leverage the initial public offering of Gaming World
International, a move that Baer said netted Medure $10 million. This, he
said, is in addition to the $10 million the Indians claim Medure received
through the contract.
He said Medure’s only investment of his own money was about
$41,000 used to renovate temporary restrooms at the casino.
“Irregularities”
Frank Verterano, Medure’s local attorney, said he has learned a lot
about Indian law since taking up the case.
Verterano is working with Robert Manly of Minnesota, whose firm
has represented Medure and Gaming World since the 1990s.
“Their case is full of substantive and procedural irregularities,”
Verterano said.
He added his client had a background check done on him by the
FBI and “no blemishes were found. He was authorized by the Bureau of
Indian Affairs to manage Indian casinos and still has this certification.
He is also an honorably discharged veteran who has a clean service
record.”
Verterano speculated it could be difficult for Baer to register the
tribal court order.
“That is like dealing with a foreign nation,” he said, noting Indian
lands are treated as sovereign nations.
Verterano said Medure believes he had a legitimate contract with
the White Earth tribe.
“Wadena, in fact, had made promises (to Medure) to increase the
percentage he and Gaming World were paid.”
He noted the case will be all the more challenging because the tribal court, established in 1997, has few rules governing appeals procedures.
Need help with family law forms or estate planning documents? Anishinabe Legal Services is planning a 2-day legal clinic to be held March 15-16.
Law school students, under the supervision of an
attorney, will provide assistance with many of the
forms required in tribal or state court family law
issues (divorce, custody, visitation, and child support). Also, the students will assist in drafting of
estate planning documents (Indian wills, health care
directives, durable powers of attorney, and standby
custodial designations).
Mark the dates on your calendar and watch for
more details in the March issue of the Anishinaabeg
Today.
In the meantime should you have questions or to
see if you qualify or to schedule an appointment,
please call the Cass Lake office of Anishinabe Legal
Services at 1-800-422-1335 or 218-335-2223.
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monetary support to other members, including those
incarcerated; share with one another police reports,
victim statements and other case discovery; hinder or
obstruct officials from identifying or apprehending
those wanted by the law; and intimidate witnesses to
Native Mob crimes. Moreover, they purportedly
maintain and circulate firearms for gang use and
commit acts of violence, including murder, against
individuals associated with rival gangs.
Those arrested Jan. 24 include:
· Dale Wesley Ballinger, Jr., 20, Isle, Minn.;
· Damien Lee Beaulieu, 20, Onamia, Minn.;
· Aaron James Gilbert, Jr., 24, Minneapolis;
· Cory Gene Oquist, 22, Bemidji, Minn.;
· Dale John Pindegayosh, 29, Cass Lake, Minn.;
· Justen Lee Poitra, 26, Cass Lake.
In addition to the racketeering charge filed
against all 24 defendants, other charges were levied
against some of the defendants. Those charges
include conspiracy to use and carry firearms during
and in relation to a crime of violence; the use and carrying of firearms during and in relation to a crime of
violence; assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of
racketeering; attempted murder in aid of racketeering; felon in possession of ammunition; felon in possession of a firearm; armed career criminal in possession of a firearm; possession of a firearm in fur-
therance of a drug trafficking crime and a crime of
violence; conspiracy to distribute and possess with
intent to distribute controlled substances; possession
with intent to distribute a controlled substance; distributing a controlled substance; and tampering with
a witness.
If convicted, the defendants face a potential
maximum sentence of between 20 years and life in
federal prison. Since the federal justice system does
not have parole, prison terms would be served virtually in entirety. All sentences will ultimately be determined by a federal district court judge.
This case is the result of a long-term, cross-jurisdictional investigation conducted by local, state, federal and tribal law enforcement officers dedicated to
making our streets and communities safer.
They include the White Earth Tribal Police
Department, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms & Explosives; the Minnesota Bureau of
Criminal Apprehension; the Carlton County, Minn.,
Sheriff’s Office; the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration; the FBI-funded Headwaters Safe
Trails Task Force; the Mille Lacs Tribal Police
Department; the Minneapolis Police Department; the
Minnesota Department of Corrections; and the Paul
Bunyan Drug Task Force.
Obituary
Clifford L. Hanks
Clifford L. Hanks, age 69, died Jan. 23 at his residence in White Earth.
Cliff was born July 19, 1942, in White Earth to
George and Audrey (Bellanger) Hanks. He was
raised and educated in White Earth. On Sept. 24,
1964, Cliff enlisted into
the U.S. Army and
proudly served his
country overseas. He
was honorably discharged on Sept. 16,
1966, at Fort Hamilton,
N.Y.
He moved to
Minneapolis
and
worked for a lumber
company. In 1982, he
moved back to White
Earth. Cliff worked at
Circle of Life School
for several years before
accepting a position at the White Earth Clinic in the
maintenance department. In 1990, Cliff was united
in marriage to Louise Bellanger. Louise died on Aug.
3, 2011. In December 2011, Cliff retired from the
Clinic. Cliff enjoyed spending time with his wife
going to the casino, attending pow-wows and loved
spending time with his grandchildren and extended
family. In his younger years, Cliff enjoyed fishing
and ricing with his friends on the area lakes.
He will be remembered and missed by his children: Troy (Crystal) Keezer of Red Lake, Minn.,
Patricia (Erik) Hanks, Randy Warren and Maggie
Hanks (Anthony Red Horse) all of White Earth; his
grandchildren: Joyce Kier, Dalaceya Hanks, Shalayla
Hanks, Donna-Louise C. Hanks and Dakota Jack. He
is also survived by three brothers: Marvin Hanks of
St. Paul, Dale Hanks of Minneapolis, and Peter
Hanks of White Earth along with six sisters: Joyce
(Rod) High Elk, Gloria (Jim) Grandboise, Barbara
Hanks all of White Earth, Donna (Bobby) Vilas,
Patricia Hanks and Darlene Hanks all of
Minneapolis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife,
Louise; daughter, Tracey Louise Hanks; grandson,
Baby Alan; granddaughter, Cathleen L. Hanks; and
two brothers, Dennis Hanks and Sherald Hanks.
Funeral services for Cliff were held Jan. 27 at St.
Columba Episcopal Church in White Earth.
Interment: St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral
Home of Detroit Lakes.
Legal
WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT
CHILDRENʼS COURT
In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of:
Robert D. Brown
Summons of the Filing of a Permanency
Petition
Court File No. CC11-681
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on January
30, 2012 a Permanency Petition was filed
with the White Earth Tribal Court regarding
the legal custody of the above named
child(ren). You are asked to contact the
White Earth Tribal Courtroom located at the
RTC in White Earth, Minnesota to receive
notification of the hearing date. The telephone number is 218-983-4648. If you fail to
appear for this hearing the Court may find
you in default and enter an order.
Dated: January 30, 2012
Daniel Morris
Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare
Snow Snakes
BSU, COL hosting competitions
Snow snakes is a traditional American Indian game played
during the winter months using a crafted piece of wood and a
snow/ice track. The game gets its name from the way the crafted
stick moves as it travels down the track.
The game itself is simple. Each competitor takes turns throwing their snow snake, with the farthest snow snake winning the
competition. Multiple rounds can be played.
Circle of Life, Pine Point, and Naytahwaush schools will compete in the White Earth Snow Snake Festival Feb. 24 at the new
Circle of Life Academy. The event will begin at 10 a.m.
“The game of Snow Snake is very old and is played by many
tribes including the Ojibwe,” said Robert Shimek. “Here on White
Earth, the game was re-introduced in the early 1990s and played
intermittently since then.”
Shimek said this year’s event in White Earth will include four
different categories of competition and volunteers will be needed.
For more information call Robert Shimek at 218-407-0698 or
email rjshimek@hotmail.com
In addition to the White Earth competition, the Fourth Annual
Snow Snake Festival will take place March 2 at the American
Indian Resource Center on the campus of Bemidji State University.
The students and teachers need to work with their culture
teacher or contact Shimek for additional information or contact Joe
Courneya at courn003@umn.edu at Crookston for updates.
Joe and Rolf Aanestad have a video of last year’s event that
could possibly be shared in classes. For teachers interested in
learning more about snow snakes and the associated curriculum
please visit: http://bit.ly/b8NQa7.
For any additional questions concerning snow snakes, the curriculum and the upcoming festival please contact Stephan Carlson
at 612-624-8186 or via email at carls009@umn.edu
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WETCC hosting oral storytelling events
By Jeanne Sokolowski
White Earth Tribal and Community College
There is finally some snow on the ground. In the
Anishinaabe calendar, that means it’s time to tell and
listen to stories!
White Earth Tribal and Community College (with
support from Sacred Spirits) is planning an Oral
Storytelling event.
Historically, stories were told in the winter
months (i.e., when there was snow on the ground)
because this represented the time when a mobile people had settled in one location for the season. With
people unable to travel because of the weather and
likely to get bored from inactivity, storytelling became
a form of entertainment, as well as an important
method of transmitting cultural knowledge and values.
In our very different contemporary world, the oral
tradition runs the risk of deteriorating. However, there
are still talented storytellers among us, and, we
believe, an audience.
White Earth Tribal and Community College
(WETCC) is pleased to help continue the oral storytelling tradition. We will host two events: a daytime
storytelling session for students in 6th-12th grades and
an evening event that will be open to the larger community.
Check the WETCC website for the most up-todate information on dates and times for the event:
www.wetcc.edu
Storytellers will include Lise Erdrich, Anthony
Richard LaFromboise, Andy Favorite and Mary
Favorite.
Lise Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Ojibwe) was born
in Minnesota and lives in Wahpeton, N.D., where she
is a counselor and health educator for the Circle of
Nations Indian School. Erdrich has published several
children’s books, including Sacagawea and Bears
Make Stone Soup. More recently, she has written a
collection of short stories for adults entitled Night
Train. She has been the recipient of a Bush Foundation
Artist Fellowship.
Erdrich will be joined by White Earth Tribal and
Community College faculty member Anthony
Richard LaFromboise (Miskomin), a Turtle
Mountain Ojibwe who as been telling stories for over
20 years.
Andy Favorite, a long-time resident of Waubun,
and former Native Studies professor at White Earth
Tribal and Community College, will also participate.
He will be accompanied by his wife, Mary Favorite,
a local elder and storyteller in her own right.
Anishinaabe legends and tales require both gifted
speakers and active listeners. As one of our most wellknown writers, Gerald Vizenor (White Earth Ojibwe)
has written, the communal exchange between speaker
and listener is necessary to create meaning. Please join
us to be part of this event!
For more information, please contact Jeanne
Sokolowski (English Faculty) at 218-935-0417 Ext.
329 or Anthony LaFromboise (Anishinaabe Studies
Faculty) at Ext. 321.
RMCEP receives funding for programs to help unemployed
Rural Minnesota CEP (RMCEP) announces that
it has received funding to continue helping laid-off
workers through its Dislocated Worker Programs.
Dislocated Worker Programs can help laid-off
and unemployed workers as well as low-income and
under-employed workers increase their job skills and
find employment. Program services include resume
building, skills assessment, job search and job training.
According to Kelley Nowell, Team Leader at the
RMCEP Detroit Lakes location, “Even though the
economy has been slowly improving, we still have
higher unemployment in our area. We know that there
are workers in the area that have been laid off, but
often times they don’t realize that they may qualify for
assistance. Your local RMCEP services can provide
Anishinabe
access to the labor market through resources that are
crucial for job seekers to make decisions about their
employment and training needs.”
For the past 43 years, RMCEP has been a recognized leader in workforce development, serving the 19
county area of north central and west central
Minnesota. RMCEP works to identify and implement
strategies that prepare the workforce to meet the needs
of the region’s employers.
RMCEP partners with Rehabilitation Services,
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic
Development (DEED) and State Services for the
Blind within the WorkForce Center.
For more information, contact Kelley Nowell at
kelleyn@rmcep.com or 218-846-7377. RMCEP is
located at 801 Roosevelt Avenue in Detroit Lakes.
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causality, and ways of knowing the world are not
always true context within all societies: they are
entirely valid within their cultural contexts and should
be respected as such.
Baapaase
A woman wearing a red scarf, a black dress, and
a white apron was cooking in her kitchen early one
morning when an old man approached her. “May I
have some bread, please?” he asked. “Sure,” she said.
The woman had just prepared a big batch of
dough to make fry bread, so she put a nice big piece of
dough in the fry pan. It turned out to be a really nice
piece and she thought, “I can’t give him this one - it’s
much too nice.” For the second piece, she put a smaller amount of dough in the pan. Well, this piece turned
out much better than the first and she thought, “Oh,
this one is also too nice to give to this old man.” So,
she started on a third piece. This time, she put barely
any dough in the pan. When it was ready, she was very
surprised, for this piece had turned out even more
beautiful than the all the others.
Finally, the old man asked, “Is there any bread
ready yet?” So she threw some crumbs in the pan and
they produced by far the most beautiful piece of fry
bread. This made her angry. “Quit begging,” she
cried. “Get out of here! You can’t have any of my
bread!”
The old man stopped begging all right. He
stomped his foot a few times and said, “From now on
you’re going to have to hunt and search for your
food.” And he turned the woman into a woodpecker.
I enjoy sitting and listening to people tell different stories because of their meaning and teaching. It
takes a gift within someone to sit in front of people
and hold everyone interest in storytelling. There are
some storytellers around the reservation; such as Andy
Favorite. His stories all have meaning and can be
applied to life situations, but also information about
our culture and traditions.
When he shares a story to people, he is actually
passing it on to the people who are listening, for them
to share it with others, for future generations.
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Pine Point Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
Pine Point Regular School Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 @ 6 p.m.
Pine Point School Staff Room
Pine Point Regular School Board Meeting
Monday, December 5, 2011 @ 6 p.m.
Pine Point School Staff Room
1.0 Roll Call – Meeting called to order by Chairman Lyman
Roberts at 6:03 p.m.
Members present – Sara Clark, Alvina Fairbanks, Dennis
Tibbetts, Ronald Butcher, Albert Basswood Jr., Lyman
Roberts
2.0 Recognition of Visitors – Bonnie Meeks
3.0 Approval/Amendment of Agenda – Motion by Ronald
Butcher to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by
Dennis Tibbetts. All in favor. Motion carried.
4.0 Public participation on agenda items – None
5.0 Approval/Amendment of Minutes – Motion by Dennis
Tibbetts to approve the October 5, 2011 minutes as presented,
seconded by Sara Clark. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.0 Finance
6.1 Treasurer’s Report – Motion by Alvina Fairbanks to
approve Treasurer’s Report for October 2011, seconded by
Ronald Butcher. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2 Payment of Bills – Motion by Dennis Tibbetts to
approve the payment of bills for the month of October 2011 in
the amount of $46,356.25 for check #23101 through check
#23170 and the EFT for October 2011 for Federal & State
Payroll Tax, seconded by Sara Clark. All in favor. Motion
carried.
7.0 Unfinished Business
7.1 No unfinished business
8.0 New Business
8.1 Resignation – Motion by Albert Basswood Jr. to accept
P. Kemmer’s resignation, seconded by Ronald Butcher. All in
favor. Motion carried.
8.2 Canvassing Election Results – Motion by Alvina
Fairbanks to approve the November 8, 2011 School Board
Elections, seconded by Ronald Butcher. 2-for; 3-silent.
9.0 Principal’s Report - None
10.0 Public participation – None
11.0 Adjournment – Motion by Dennis Tibbetts to adjourn
the meeting at 6:15 p.m., seconded by Ronald Butcher. All in
favor. Motion carried.
1.0 Roll Call – Meeting called to order by Chairman Lyman
Roberts at 6:03 p.m.
Members present – Sara Clark, Alvina Fairbanks, Dennis
Tibbetts, Lyman Roberts, Ronald Butcher, Albert Basswood
Jr.
Ex-officio – Rochelle Johnson, Principal
2.0 Recognition of Visitors – Bonnie Meeks
3.0 Approval/Amendment of Agenda – Motion by Dennis
Tibbetts to approve agenda as amended: Remove 8.1
Assurance of Compliance and Replace with 8.1 Early Pay,
seconded by Ronald Butcher. All in favor. Motion carried.
4.0 Public participation on agenda items – None
5.0 Approval/Amendment of Minutes – Motion by Sara
Clark to approve the November 9, 2011 minutes as presented,
seconded by Alvina Fairbanks. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.0 Finance
6.1 Treasurer’s Report – Motion by Ronald Butcher to
approve the Treasurer’s Report for November 2011, seconded
by Dennis Tibbetts. All in favor. Motion carried.
6.2 Payment of Bills & Electronic Funds Transfer – Motion
by Ronald Butcher to approve the payment of bills for the
month of November 2011 in the amount of $47,330.69 for
check #23171 through check #23251 and the EFT for
November 2011 for Federal & State Payroll Tax, seconded by
Dennis Tibbetts. All in favor. Motion carried.
7.0 Unfinished Business
7.1 No Unfinished Business
8.0 New Business
8.1 Early Pay – Motion by Dennis Tibbetts to change the
December 30th payroll to December 22nd, seconded by
Alvina Fairbanks. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.2 Title I Academic Bridge – Motion by Dennis Tibbetts to
approve remedial Title I program, seconded by Ronald
Butcher. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.3 Personnel – Motion by Ronald Butcher to release K.
Leigland and to reassign K.Sandberg to one-to-one paraprofessional position, seconded by Dennis Tibbetts. 4 – for; 1 abstain. Motion carried.
8.4 Indian Procedures & Policies for Impact Aid – Motion
by Alvina Fairbanks to adopt policy, seconded by Ronald
Butcher. All in favor. Motion carried.
8.5 Playground – Motion by Dennis Tibbetts to purchase
$35,000 playground from General Fund, seconded by Ronald
Butcher. All in favor. Motion carried.
9.0 Principal’s Report – Discussion on activities; upcoming
events. No action needed.
10.0 Public participation – None
11.0 Adjournment – Motion by Ronald Butcher to adjourn
the meeting at 6:41 p.m, seconded by Dennis Tibbetts. All in
favor. Motion carried.
Diving
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into our lives. There is no savior here, the animals carried a responsibility to save themselves and with the
help of Nanaboozhoo they accomplished the unthinkable.
What impact does this story have on the citizenship
issue and the ratified constitution? How can the
Anishinaabe possibly survive when fictional measures
of “blood” are used to define who can become a tribal
citizen? Our world is flooded; the blood quantum
requirement for citizenship is drowning out our people.
The power change rests in our hands; only we can save
ourselves. We must search for those grains of earth. We
each carry a responsibility. What if we were to recreate
the earth today? Who will be called upon to dive down
and bring up the grains of earth necessary to create a
new world?
The Constitutional Delegates are new earth-divers.
They volunteered to do the hard work. They cooperated
and compromised and completed the monumental task
of ratifying a new constitution.
The constitution is built upon foundational
Anishinaabe values. The delegates acted upon
Anishinaabe values and insisted that our families form
the foundation of the nation. They created a new system
of checks and balances, advisory councils, and more.
All White Earth citizens will be called upon to vote
on the ratified constitution – this is a chance to create a
new world. Each citizen is an earth diver. This is our
story… And Nanaboozhoo kept throwing the earth
around.
Upcoming grant deadlines
These are deadlines for the following Region 2
Arts Council (R2AC) grants:
- Individual Artist Grant: Feb. 7
- Community Arts Supports Grant: Feb. 15
- Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant: March 6
Projects funded through R2AC’s grants programs
should have primary impact on and accessibility to residents of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the
Woods, and Mahnomen Counties.
The term “arts” refers to music, creative writing,
dance, visual art, theater, and other forms of creative
expression.
Applications for these grants are available in the
R2AC Office at 426 Bemidji Avenue in Bemidji or call
the Region 2 Arts Council office at 751-5447 or 1-800275-5447 or download the applications at our website
http//r2arts.org.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Womenʼs Talking Circle
The White Earth Substance Abuse Prevention program
is holding weekly Women’s Talking Circles every
Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the White Earth Tribal Health
building. These groups will consist of a Smudge followed by the Talking Circle. All women are welcome
to attend. Sorry - no transportation is provided. Rules
of conduct are explained and participants do not have
to be in a recovery program to attend. If you have any
questions please contact Jean Dakota at 218-983-3286
Ext. 1297 or email jeand@whiteearth.com or
janef@whiteearth.com.
Adult Grief Circle
Location: Dream Catcher Homes (DCH)
When: Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m.
Facilitated by: Amy Nathe & JoAnne Riegert
Open to: All adults of the White Earth Community
Grief is an individualized and collective process please come find support in each other!
For more information please contact DCH
at 218-983-3011.
Pine Point Community Council
9th Anniversary Bingo
The Pine Point Community Council Bingo will be
celebrating their 9th Anniversary by letting the
coverall of $1,000 go on February 15.
The Bingo games start with $50 warm-up
games at 6:30 p.m. Regular games starting at 7
p.m. with $100 payout, and 70% payback on
specials. Cost is $20 for regular packet, specials are extra.
3 Cash Door Prizes to be Drawn
They will have the chance to win $500
Register for drawing by purchasing a bingo
packet every Wednesday.
You must be present to win
No previous bingo passes will be allowed for
this evening. No Birthdays will be allowed until
the week before or after. No one under 18 years
of age is allowed to play bingo.
Security provided. No Drugs or Alcohol.
Bingo located at the old Pine Point School
SWEDISH MEATBALL DINNER
Sunday, February 5
Serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Waubun Community Center
Featuring Salad Bar ! Choice of Dessert
Adults - $7
Children 6-12 years - $4
Pre-school - Free
Sponsored by
Circles of Faith United Church of Christ
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Birth Announcements
Jan. 4
Thomas Wayne Nelson
9 lbs., 4 oz.
Brenda L. Hanks-Nelson and
Rick Nelson
SSM/St. Mary’s - St. Louis
Jan. 4
James Joseph Goodman
7 lbs., 4 oz.
Shana Keezer and
Lawrence Goodman
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 8
Celia Kaye Defoe
5 lbs., 14 oz.
Nucona Neadeau and
Derick Defoe Sr.
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 9
Davien Alexander Skramstad
8 lbs., 4 oz.
Brandi Skramstad
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 10
Laurel Anne Shimek
8 lbs.
Laura Thompson and John Shimek
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 12
Chase Doman Bower
8 lbs., 7 oz.
Janelle Beauchamp and Eric Bower
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 17
Sierra Rose Spencer
6 lbs., 1.2 oz.
Sarah and Jason Spencer
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 22
Rylie Jo Berry
7 lbs., 14 oz.
Heather and Cory Berry
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 11
Louis Michael Keezer Jr.
6 lbs., 5 oz.
Brandi Sherman and Louis Keezer
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 16
Adyson Rayye Stevens
7 lbs., 14 oz.
Danielle Stevens and Zachary Hull
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 18
Amber Sky Marlena
Boyd Deleon
7 lbs., 5 oz.
Maranda Boyd and Juan Deleon
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 16
Donna-Louise Cathleen Hanks
8 lbs., 7 oz.
Maggie Hanks and
Anthony Red Horse
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 19
Havanna Mae Bakken
8 lbs., 14 oz.
Gina Bower and Roman Bakken
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 23
Natiseeia Joan-Ellen
Miller/Peterson
7 lbs., 2 oz.
Lakeisha Peterson and
Josh Miller
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 11
Nina Rahnae Murray
7 lbs., 8 oz.
Samantha Lafriniere and
Skip Murray
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 11
David Matthew Harding
9 lbs., 5 oz.
Cassie Bellanger and
Matthew Harding
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 17
Bailee Rose Goodwin
7 lbs., 4.2 oz.
Evelyn and Jordan Goodwin Sr.
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 20
Malachi Warren Perez
5 lbs., 15 oz.
Samantha Andersen and
Micah Perez
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
Jan. 24
Sabrina Elise Hernandez
6 lbs., 5 oz.
Jackie Black and
Sabino Hernandez
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s
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Obituaries
James A. Claypool
James A. Claypool, age 86, of Bemidji, passed away Dec. 11 at Sanford Hospital in
Bemidji.
Jim was the husband of Jeanne (Andree) Claypool of Bemidji. He was born Sept. 14,
1925, to Cora and Claude Claypool at home in rural Ottertail County. After losing their
farm, he moved with his family to Alaska Township near Island Lake in Beltrami County,
in the depth of the depression in the early 1930s. Jim Claypool was well known throughout northern Minnesota, first as a school teacher and for nearly 40 years as an elementary school principal. He was an innovating educator and renowned as a tireless and powerful advocate for children - particularly for the underserved and less
fortunate - in local schools and specifically within both the
Red Lake and White Earth communities.
For anyone who ever knew Jim he can best be described
as a true, bigger-than-life man, both in personality and physical stature. Even strangers would know within minutes Jim’s
three passions in life, his devotion to his wife of 63 years and
their family, his military service in two wars, and his commitment to educating children and inspiring teachers. Countless
adults in our area can trace some positive influencing act of
protection and encouragement in their childhood to Jim.
Jim was heavily influenced, as a child of the depression, by the outbreak of WWII.
Jim enlisted on his 17th birthday in the US Navy in the fall of 1942 and remained through
the war until discharge in 1946. He saw shipboard action across the South Pacific as a
medical corpsman in historic battles in Guadalcanal and the Coral Sea. After the end of the
war he was witness to the first large Atomic Bomb test at Bikini Atoll. Jim was always
quick to point out the horrors of war but never failed to point out how the draft and follow
up GI Bill and VA home loans lifted an entire country and its poor people out of poverty.
When the Korean War broke out in 1950, Jim, an active reservist, volunteered to return,
even after starting a family and college. His most memorable military service came in
Korea, where as a Navy Corpsman serving with the Marines, was surrounded and trapped
in the Chosin Reservoir in November-December 1950. His company and battalion suffered
the highest casualty rate in the history of the American military and Jim was proud to talk
about his role in this infamous battle. Wounded in action he returned home and finished
his degree at St Cloud State.
Jim started teaching in Hibbing in 1954 and moved to teach at Central Elementary in
Bemidji in 1955. He took his first elementary principal’s job at Red Lake district soon
after. He moved on to Big Falls/Little Fork and after finishing his master’s degree at
Bemidji State to West Fargo in 1964. He also taught and became the lab school director at
Moorhead State. In 1971, with a yearning to get back to the woods, he became elementary
principal in Park Rapids for 10 years and finished his career in Mahnomen Public Schools.
Even in retirement, until almost age 80, Jim loved tutoring and teaching GED courses and
basic math skills at the White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Jim is survived by his wife Jeanne; children: Deb Cavitt (Michael), Kim (Carol) and
Joel (Barbara); grandchildren: Missy Hannem (Brian), Rich Claypool, James Rothschadl,
Kurt Sylvan, Anneke Claypool; great-grandchildren, Kayley and Brady Hannem; sister-inlaws, Sharon Smith of Puposky, Minn., Bev Andree of Apple Valley, Minn., and brotherin-law David Andree (Nancy) of Fosston, and dozens of nephews and nieces, relatives and
their families. Rick Claypool (Shirley) of Bemidji preceded him in death in 2004.
A memorial service and interment will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements: Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Bemidji.
Online guestbook at www.olsonschwartzfuneralhome.com
Violet P. Thompson
Violet P. Thompson, age 76, of Ponsford, died Jan. 17 at Elim Care Center in Fargo.
Violet was born Oct. 9, 1935, in Ponsford to Fred and Mary (Jugg) Weaver. She was
raised and educated in the Ponsford area. After school she was united in marriage to James
Thompson and they resided in Ponsford. Violet was a homemaker and took care of the
family while James ran their logging business. Later in life, Violet moved to Minneapolis.
She returned back to Ponsford to be closer to family and friends. Violet had a giving
nature, always opening her door to others and made sure no left her home hungry. She
enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, going to bingo with friends, and enjoyed
that occasional trip to the casino.
Violet is survived by her children: James Thompson of Ponsford, Fred (Jody)
Thompson of Minneapolis, Charles (Christine) Thompson of Fargo, George Thompson of
Ponsford and Marion Thompson of Ponsford. She is survived by 33 grandchildren and several great grandchildren along with one brother, Orval Weaver of Eloise, Wis.
She is preceded in death by her parents, children: Sharon, Marcia and three infants.
Funeral services were held Jan. 23 at the old Pine Point School.
Interment: Bakke Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Detroit Lakes.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.
Nona Stalboerger
Nona Stalboerger, age 82, of Detroit Lakes, died Jan. 1 Essentia Health Oak Crossing
Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.
Nona Lucille Bement was born Jan. 25, 1929, in White Earth to Ben and Lucille
(McDougall) Bement Sr. She grew up in the Waubun area and graduated with the class
of 1947.
Following high school, Nona was united in marriage to
Walter “Shorty” Stalboerger on Oct. 13, 1949. The couple
made their home on the family farm just 13 miles from
Waubun. In 1966, Shorty and Nona adopted a daughter,
Barbara Kay. Nona was a hard working woman with a huge
heart and very family oriented. Her care and compassion was
always evident to help anyone in need and she was known as
the backbone of her family holding everything together.
Over the years, Nona worked alongside Shorty on the
farm and off and on at Pinehurst Resort doing various jobs for
nearly 40 years. After Shorty’s death in 1994, Nona
remained on the farm until 2005 when she moved into
Lincoln Terrace Assisted Living in Twin Valley followed by
St. Mary’s Oak Crossing Nursing Home in 2008.
Nona truly enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was working in her huge gardens, fishing, snowmobiling or simply enjoying the simple pleasures nature had to offer. She also
liked cooking, socializing after church, playing bingo and the occasional trip to the casino. Nona was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beaulieu, its ladies
aid, and Christian Mothers and also the National Catholic Society of Foresters.
Nona is survived by daughter, Barbara Kay Northington of Wheaton, Minn.; four
grandchildren: April (Edward) Gonzalez of Waubun, Jonah Stalboerger of Waubun,
Dalton Beyer and Kaytlyn Beyer both of West Fargo, N.D.; one great-granddaughter,
Keyli Beyer also of West Fargo; two brothers, Ted (Lois) Bement of Elbow Lake Village,
and Ben (Anne) Bement of Fosston; three sisters: Marilyn (Lloyd) Pavek, Barbara (Ed)
Syverson, and Colleen Blattenbauer all of Waubun. She was preceded in death by her
husband; parents; step-mother, Alma Bement; brother, Gene Bement; and sister-in-law,
Sandy Bement.
Blessed be the memory of Nona Lucille Stalboerger.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Jan. 6 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Waubun,
with Father Dwight Hoeberechts, OMI, as the celebrant and Lea Stech provided special
music. Pallbearers were Steve Pavek, Ryan Syverson, Andy Blattenbauer, Tom Bement,
Dave Bement, and Rick Pavek. The honorary bearers were the members of the National
Catholic Society of Foresters Sacred Heart Court 242, April and Edward Gonzalez, Jonah
Stalboerger, Dalton Beyer, Kaytlyn Beyer, and Keyli Beyer.
Interment: St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery in Waubun.
Arrangements: Anderson~Mattson Funeral Home of Mahnomen and Winger, Minn.
www.andersonmattson.com
Marvin J. French
Marvin J. French Sr., age 65, of Bejou, died Dec. 30 at Sanford Health in Fargo.
Marvin was born Sept. 10, 1946, in White Earth to Isaiah and Margret (Oshkinowe)
French. He was raised and educated in the Pine Point area and later continued his schooling in Park Rapids. In 1963, Marvin enlisted into the US Army and proudly served his
country until 1966. In 1968, he was united in marriage to
Evelyn Brown. Marvin worked various jobs throughout his
life. His latest employment was with Shooting Star Casino
where for the last 12 years; Marvin worked as a security
guard. Marvin was a “jack of all trades,” his hobbies were
many, but he enjoyed hunting, fishing, carving and gardening
the most. He is loved by many and will be missed by all.
Marvin will be remembered and missed by his sons:
Robert (Marti) French, Jeremy (Beth) Moran, Jerod Moran
and Marvin French Jr.; daughters: Everyl (Kenneth) Boswell,
Geeziss French, Samantha French and Marlee French, along
with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is
also survived by four brothers: Raymond French, Virgil
(Martha) French, John (Kathy) French, Dean (Janet) Davis;
and four sisters: Lorraine French, Gloria (Louie) Fournier, Janice Rock and Jane
Pederson.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Linda French; and daughter, Mari Jo
French.
Funeral services for Marvin were held Jan. 6 at the old Pine Point School.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.
Memories of Marvin may be shared online at www.daviddonehower.com
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Obituaries
Anna Rose Auginuash
Anna Rose Auginash, age 76, of Red Lake, died Jan. 16 at the Red Lake Hospital.
She was born Sept. 6, 1935, in Red Lake to Fred and Jeanette (Jones) Auginash. She
was raised and educated in Red Lake, attending Red Lake High School, where she was
homecoming queen, and graduating in 1953. She worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs
for 18 years as a janitor at the Red Lake Law Enforcement
Center. Anna loved spending time with her children and
grandchildren, going to the casino, visiting people that would
stop by, and enjoyed watching cars go by.
She is survived by children: Wendell Cook Richard
(Mary Ann) Cook, Duane Cook, Kevin (Sharon) Cook,
Sharon Cook, Donna Cook; special granddaughters, Kari and
Sheila Cook; special great-grandson, Wayne Fisher Jr.; 37
grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter,
Diane Cook; brothers, Richard Auginash, McKinley
Auginash; sisters, Amelia Fairbanks, Florence Child; grandson, Anthony Hegstrom; and great-granddaughter, JolieAna
Cobenais.
Active casketbearers were Darren Cook Sr., Stan Cook, Jerry Auginash, Tyrone
Schoenborn, Shane Garrigan, Kyle Garrigan, Kevin Cook Jr., Verdell Cook, Donald Cook
Jr., Duane Cook Jr., Brian Child, Fred Auginash, Bill Auginash, Devin Neadeau, Selam
Spears, Gary Auginash Sr., Troy Cook, George “Porgie” Auginash, Sonnie Fairbanks,
Mike Fairbanks, Dustin Beaulieu Sr., and Daniel Cook Sr.
Honorary casketbearers were Lucille Auginash, Marcy Auginash, Angie Fastwolf, Dr.
Brenda Child, Linda Benson, Mary Ann Cook, Karen White, Elaine “Honey” Blanchard,
Barbara Cook, Barbara Ramos, Vicky Howard, Mary Charnoski, Isabelle Thompson,
Debra Barrett, Arlene Auginash, Karen Ramirez, Sharon Jones, and the staff of the
Jourdain Perpich Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held Jan. 23 at the St. Mary’s Mission Catholic Church in Red
Lake, with Father Jerry Rogers officiating.
Interment: St. Mary’s Mission Catholic Cemetery.
Arrangements: Cease Family Funeral Home of Bemidji.
Carrie Sayers Thompson
Carrie Sayers Thompson, age 80, of Detroit Lakes formerly of Minneapolis, died Jan.
20 at the Essentia Health - Oak Crossing Care Center in Detroit Lakes.
Carrie Sayers was born Dec. 24, 1931, at home on the White Earth Reservation to
Simon and Rebecca (Bonga) Sayers. She was orphaned at a young age and was raised by
the nuns at the Red Lake Mission. She went on to attend
Indian Boarding schools at Pipestone, Minn., and Flandreau,
S.D., where she graduated from high school in 1950. She
enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1950, serving for three years as
a clerk and a disbursing specialist until her honorable discharge as a sergeant in August 1952. Until recently, she lived
the majority of her life in Minneapolis. She was employed as
a clerk at the Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
in Minneapolis from 1978 until her retirement in 1993.
She loved bowling, watching and coaching softball, playing bingo, and doing crossword puzzles. For 31 years she
bowled for the Friday Night Mixed League.
She is survived by her children: Richard (Darlene) Cox of
Minneapols, Darlene Cox (Tim) of Ogema, Theresa Cox of Minneapolis, Paul (Mary) Cox
of White Earth, Wayne “Josh” Thompson of Minneapolis, Dorene Thompson (Ivan) of
Bariboo, Wis.; grandchildren (she raised following the death of her daughter Lorene
Thompson): Anthony Thompson of Mahnomen, Danielle Thompson of Minneapolis,
Arianna Thompson of Minneapolis; 22 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren, and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lorene Thompson; grandmother,
Mary BigWind-Bonga; brother, Ephraim Sayers; sister, Josephine Sayers; former husbands, Edward Thompson and Richard K. Cox Sr.
Funeral services were held Jan. 24 at the Minneapolis American Indian Center. Rev.
Fr. Mike Tegeder was the officiant. Active casketbearers were Jamison Cox, Robin Cox,
Derrick Fasig, Michael Fasig, Louis Jones, Wayne Potter, Michael Thomas, Anthony
Thompson. Honorary casketbearers were Geneva Lawrence, Debbi Monroe, Delores
Beaulieu, Dorothy Hill-Sayers, Jeanette and Mike Loud, Friday Nite Mixed League, past
and present, UMAIC Girls Softball Team, and all her beloved granddaughters and great
granddaughters.
Interment: Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Arrangements: Cease Family Funeral Home of Park Rapids.
Friends may leave on-line condolences at ceasefuneralhome.com
Douglas B. Jackson
Douglas B. Jackson, age 54, resident of Ponsford, died Jan. 8 at his residence.
Douglas Bruce Jackson was born Nov. 29, 1957, in White Earth to Harold L. and
Deloryce (Welch) Jackson. He was raised and educated in White Earth, later attending
Waubun High School. He later went on to vocational school and earned his degree in
Culinary Arts. On March 21, 1987, Doug was united in marriage to Joyce Moran. During his working career, Doug was
employed at Many Point Camp in Ponsford, and later was
employed by RDO in Park Rapids. Most recently he was
working at Shooting Start Casino in the deli. Many people
around the area knew Doug as the Elvis impersonator. He
enjoyed performing his Elvis songs, whether it was a private
gathering, casino show or Picnic in the Park in Detroit Lakes.
Doug always put on a good show. You would often find him
picking his guitar and singing alongside his sister, Pat at weddings, funerals and special events. Doug was a talented musician, he could pick up any instrument and play you a song.
He attended church at the Assembly of God in White Earth
along with Mount Calvary in Ponsford. Doug had a loving
and giving heart. He had a special spot in his heart for his step-granddaughter, Zoey, who
he raised since she was a baby.
Doug is survived by his four sisters: Pat (Daryl Sr.) Moran of Ponsford, Jacqueline
“Jackie” Jackson of Mahnomen, Penelope “Penny” (Bruce) Riedel of Ottertail, Minn., and
Lydia Bellanger of Wadena, Minn., along with two brothers, Duane Jackson of Ponsford
and Anthony J. Jackson of Duluth, Minn. He is also survived by his wife, Joyce; his special Zoey; and his step-children: Jerod Moran of Ponsford, Jeremy (Beth) Moran of
Brainerd, Minn., Ed Moran of Ponsford, Rachel (Dan) Nasset of Barnesville, Minn., and
Jay Stanton of Mora, Minn.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Harold Jackson Jr., Gary
Jackson, Kenneth Jackson; and sister, Pamela Risdon.
Funeral services were held Jan. 13 at the White Earth Community Center.
Interment: St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery in White Earth.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.
Memories of Doug may be shared online at www.daviddonehower.com
Lillian “Marie” Engelson
Lillian “Marie” Engelson, age 66, of Mahnomen, died Jan. 24 at Kindred Hospital in
Fargo.
Lillian Marie Overby was born Jan. 15, 1946, in Minneapolis to Russell and Irene
(Pemberton) Overby. Growing up, her family spent time in California before returning to
the Twin Cities area. As a young lady, Marie was united in marriage to Richard Hickman.
To this union two daughters, Brenda and Shannon, were born. The couple later divorced
and Marie then made her home in Mahnomen. In the early
1980s, she met Allen Engelson and they were married June 9,
1984, in Florida. While living in Florida, Marie worked in
restaurant management. After several years, they returned to
Mahnomen where they raised two additional sons, Murphy
and Michael. Marie began working at the Shooting Star
Casino in 1992 in the Marketing Department and due to failing health was forced to take an early retirement.
Marie was a very caring person with a generous spirit and
compassionate demeanor. In addition to working at the casino, they opened their doors until 2010, to many foster children for 17+ years. Marie spent the last year and a half at her
daughter Shannon’s home, where she was able to continue her
nurturing and encouragement to her own children and grandchildren. She truly treasured the time she was able to spend with family, especially her
grandchildren. As Marie became more stationary she would often take comfort in simply
gazing out the window and watching the nearby horses, as to her they portrayed a sense of
tranquility.
In Marie’s younger years, she enjoyed horseback riding. She also loved to travel, play
Bingo, cook and have family get togethers, particularly around the holidays. Marie held a
membership with the Mahnomen American Legion Auxiliary and served as past treasurer.
Marie is survived by her husband, Al of Mahnomen; children: Brenda (Brian)
Hickman, Shannon (Scott) Lee; Murphy (Christy) Engelson and Michael Engelson, all of
Mahnomen; nine grandchildren: Jamie, T.J., Paul, Kaitlynn, Kimberli, Makenzie, Haylee,
Natalee and Trevor; one great-granddaughter, Jaiden; sisters, Jenny Hoglund of
Monticello, Minn., and Carol (Michael) Johnson, of Lengby; brothers: Cliff (Robin)
Overby of Arizona, and Michael Overby, also of Arizona, David (Arlene) Bradley of New
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February Food Distribution Calendar
Tuesday
Wednesday
Office hours: M-F 8-4:30
Distro hours: M-Th 9-3:30
Lunch: Noon to 1 p.m.
Phone: 218-935-2233
Fax: 218-935-2235
1
Monday
6
Food Samples
w/Petey
Green Beans
& Rice
13
Food Samples
w/Petey
Scalloped
Potatoes
20
Closed
for
Presidents
Day
27
Food Samples
w/Petey
Coffee Cake
Food Samples
w/Petey
Chicken
Noodle Soup
7
SNAP
Nutrition
Education
w/Colleen B
14
Food Samples
w/Petey
Scalloped
Potatoes
21
Food Samples
w/Petey
Chili
28
Food Samples
w/Petey
Coffee Cake
Food Samples
w/Petey
Chicken
Noodle Soup
22
Food Samples
w/Petey
Baked Mac
Tomato
Bagley, RL,
Ponsford,
Naytahwaush
No distribution
10
Home Deliveries
Mahnomen,
Waubun,
White Earth
No distribution
16
SNAP
Nutrition
Education
w/Colleen B
SNAP
Nutrition
Education
w/Colleen B
Home Deliveries
9
Food Samples
w/Petey
Green Beans
& Rice
15
3
2
8
SNAP
Nutrition
Education
w/Colleen B
Friday
Thursday
17
Home Deliveries
Congregate,
Detroit Lakes
No distribution
23
Food Samples
w/Petey
Baked Mac
Tomato
24
No
Distribution
29
Inventory
No
Distribution
February WIC Clinic Calendar
Tuesday
Monday
Wednesday
2
1
Times and
Dates are
Subject to
Change
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
7
6
Bagley
Elementary
School
9:45-3
13
Mahnomen
Environment
Building
11-5:30
20
Closed
for
Presidents
Day
Bagley
Elementary
School
9:45-3
14
Mahnomen
Environment
Building
9:30-3
21
Bagley
Elementary
School
9:45-3
28
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
Friday
Thursday
Mahnomen
Riverland
Apts.
9:30-3
8
Pine Point
School
9:30-3
15
Naytahwaush
Learning
Center
9:30-3
22
Rice Lake
Community
Center
9:30-3
29
3
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
9
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
10
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
17
16
Naytahwaush
Learning
Center
9:30-3
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
23
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
24
White Earth
Health
Center
8-4
White Earth WIC
40520 Co Hwy 34
Ogema, MN 56569
218-983-6232
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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Keenie’s Korner
Going APE can be monkey business
By Colleen Blattenbauer
SNAP Program
As your child explores new, healthy foods, allow
time for some monkey business. In fact, going APE
will help you with key aspects of creating a healthy
lifestyle. No, I don’t mean pounding your chest and
hooting. Instead, here are some suggestions that you
can follow.
• A is for Available
Keep healthy foods available at all times. Have
vegetables and fruit available, and encourage children
to try them. Never force them to eat foods that they do
not like, but do try different preparations and continue
to offer new foods.
• P is for Persistence
Persistence pays off. After all, children change
their tastes as they grow. If you give up on offering
fruits, vegetables, and other healthy choices, you may
miss the chance to get them to try something new later.
• E is for Exercise
An increase in physical activity will result in an
increase in appetite, usually for more healthy foods.
Work out together and make your project fun! Vary the
activities until your children have selected a few
favorites. Don’t hesitate to include your children in the
activity that you enjoy. If they see you having fun they
will start enjoying it too.
This information is on the behalf of Food and
Health Communications.
USDA “SNAP”
(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Phone: 1-218-983-3286 Ext. 1395
Alvin Dave Scott
July 3, 1927 to February 5, 2011
Missing You
No words I write can ever say
How much I miss you every day.
How I miss you, nobody knows!
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name,
But all I have are memories
And photos in a frame.
No one knows my sorrow,
No one sees me weep,
But the love I have for you
Is in my heart to keep.
I'll never stop loving you
Deep inside my heart,
You are with me still.
Heartaches in this world are many
But mine is worse than any.
My heart still aches as I whisper low,
“I miss and love you dad.”
The things we feel so deeply
Are often the hardest to say,
But I just can't keep quiet any more,
So I’ll tell you anyway.
There is a place in my heart
That no one else can fill;
I love you so, Dad,
And I always will.
Rest in peace dad, we love you
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Legal
Real Estate
Affidavit of Publication
Counselor Realty of Detroit Lakes
WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE
WHITE EARTH RESERVATION )ss.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
)
)
White Earth Tribal Court
In Re the Matter of:
Verna Basswood,
Petitioner,
and
Bernadino Magney,
Respondent.
SUMMONS
WAUBUN HOME: Nice starter home, 3 bdrms 1 1/2 baths,
large lot, garden site, nice trees and a deck in back. Also has
an attached garage, garden shed, huge 2nd garage and
large private back yard. Listed by Dick Carr. Call for an
appointment. #22-56090 - $72,500. Cell: 218-841-2238.
Email: rjcarr121@hotmail.com
THE WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE TO THE
ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT:
An emergency Order for Protection has been issued based on
the Affidavit and Petition for Order for Protection in this
matter. A hearing has been set for February 13, 2012 at
11:30 a.m. at the White Earth Tribal Court.
If you fail to respond to this petition, judgement by default
will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
NOTICE OF RESTRAINING PROVISIONS
Legal
WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT
CHILDRENʼS COURT
In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of:
Charles Brown
Beverly Jackson
SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO THIS ACTION
UNLESS THEY ARE MODIFIED BY THE COURT OR
THE PROCEEDING DISMISSED:
Summons of the Filing of Petition for Child in Need
of Protection or Services
Court File No. CC11-753
(1)RESPONDENT SHALL NOT COMMIT ACTS OF
DOMESTIC ABUSE AGAINST THE PETITIONER.
(2)RESPONDENT MUST NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT
WITH PETITIONER WHETHER IN PERSON, WITH OR
THROUGH OTHER PERSON, BY TELEPHONE, LETTER OR ANY OTHER WAY
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on November 3,
2011 a Child in Need of Protection or Services
Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal Court
regarding the legal custody of the above named
child(ren). You are asked to contact the White
Earth Tribal Courtroom located at the RTC in White
Earth, Minnesota to receive notification of the hearing date. The telephone number is 218-983-4648.
If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may
find you in default and enter an order.
IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, YOU
WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT.
White Earth Tribal Court
P.O. Box 289
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4648
Dated: December 19, 2011
Daniel Morris
Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare
Looking for Family
Family of the late Patrick Mitchell are asked to please
contact his daughter, Diane M. Nelson. She is seeking
family members of her father, as well as assistance for
enrollment in White Earth. Please call 218-760-5683
Monday-Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
In Memory
IN LOVING MEMORY
Vernon “Fulla” McDougall - January 29, 1975
Leonard J. McDougall Sr. - January 25, 1987
Paul Vernon Boswell - February 19, 2006
We humbly dedicate this verse which was inspired
by an Eskimo legend:
“Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in
Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and
shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”
Sadly missed by their families
WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COURT
CHILDRENʼS COURT
In the Matter of the Welfare of the Children of:
Henry Casto Turcios
Summons of the Filing of Child Protection Petition
Court File No. CC10-847, 848
YOU ARE HEREBY notified that on July 14, 2011
a Petition was filed with the White Earth Tribal
Court regarding the legal custody of the above
named child. You are asked to contact the White
Earth Tribal Courtroom located at the RTC in White
Earth, Minnesota to receive notification of the hearing date. The telephone number is 218-983-4648.
If you fail to appear for this hearing the Court may
find you in default and enter an order.
Dated: December 27, 2011
Rebecca McConkey
Attorney for White Earth Indian Child Welfare
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leave a message.
WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE
WHITE EARTH RESERVATION )ss.
)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
White Earth Tribal Court
)
In Re the Custody of:
Jacqueline and David Adam Sr.,
Petitioner,
and
Gloria Hill,
Respondent.
SUMMONS
THE WHITE EARTH BAND OF OJIBWE TO THE
ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to
serve on Petitioner's attorney an answer to the Petition for
Custody which is on file in the office of the Clerk of the
White Earth Tribal Court, within twenty (20) days after the
service of this summons on you, exclusive of the day of service. A hearing has been scheduled for March 12, 2012,
at1:00 p.m. at the White Earth Tribal Court in White Earth,
MN.
If you fail to respond to this petition, judgment by default
will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING PROVISIONS
SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO BOTH PARTIES TO
THIS ACTION UNLESS THEY ARE MODIFIED BY THE
COURT OR THE PROCEEDING DISMISSED:
(1)NEITHER PARTY MAY DISPOSE OF ANY ASSETS
EXCEPT (i) FOR THE NECESSITIES OF LIFE OR FOR
THE NECESSARY GENERATION OF INCOME OR
PERSERVATION OF ASSETS, (ii)BY AN AGREEMENT
IN WRITING, OR (iii)FOR RETAINING COUNSEL TO
CARRY ON OR TO CONTEST THIS PROCEEDING,
(2)NEITHER PARTY MAY HARASS THE OTHER
PARTY; AND
(3) ALL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST BE MAINTAINED AND CONTINUED
WITHOUT CHANGE IN COVERAGE OR BENEFICIARY
DESIGNATION.
IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, YOU
WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT.
White Earth Tribal Court
P.O. Box 289
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4648
Marie
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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Mexico and Brad (Roxie) Atwood of New Hope, Minn.;
nephew and godson, Scott Hoglund and several additional
nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death
by her parents; daughters, Barbie and Amy; son, Lonnie;
and a set of infant twins.
Funeral services were held Jan. 28 at First Lutheran
Church in Mahnomen. Pastor Tom Pairan was the officiant
with Diane Kochmann as the organist. Special music was
provided by Tricia Simon and Eagle Spirit Drum. The pallbearers were Scott Lee, Brian Leslie, Jamie LaFriniere, T.J.
Hickman, Paul Leird, Chris Hewitt and Rick Clark. The
honorary pallbearers were Michael and Murphy Engelson
and Kaitlynn Leird.
Arrangements: Anderson~Mattson Funeral Home of
Mahnomen & Winger, Minn.
www.andersonmattson.com
This is a wonderful legacy that I would want to tell,
about a wonderful father that we all loved so well. His
strength lives within us, that grows stronger day by day, his
honor still lingers through his life has slipped away. I miss
his unique laughter and all his stories too, and the way he
told his kids don’t worry, dads always here for you. He
fought a hard battle and gave up his good last fight, to rest
on Jesus arms, what a beautiful and wonderful sight. In our
hearts his memories will stay, so always remember he’s not
that far away.
I love you dad.
Always with love from all of your children.
Amber Carpenter
In Loving Memory of my Dear Mother
Lorraine “Nellie” Keezer
who passed away 7 years ago on Jan. 1 (2005)
Mom - I should have told you more often how much I
loved you and how lucky I was to be your daughter
because the feelings are always in my heart. So much
that’s good about my life today comes from a mom who
cared enough to raise me right and has loved me through
thick and thin. For all the big and little ways your wisdom
and caring made a difference in my life. I love you mom
and miss you more that anyone knows.
For sale: Two Fender Twin Reverb Red Knob guitar amps
$450 each. 8 piece Yamaha Stage Custom Drum set $1,000
or $1,250 with traveling cases. Shipping and/or delivery
cost extra. Call Dennis or Carlene at 218-847-4648.
Taxidermy: Call Dan Clark at Deep Woods Taxidermy at
218-983-4196 or his cell at 218-204-0565.
Professional tattoos and custom pencil-specializing in
memorial portraits and wildlife. For appointments call
Alvarado
at
218-261-0319
or
Jesse
myspace.com/mahkoonce
Thank You
The family of our much loved and missed a lot, Darryl
Anywaush would like to thank everyone for the prayers,
support, cards, and flowers during this difficult and emotional time. We would especially like to thank St.
Benedicts Catholic Church, Father Dwight and all the
church volunteers who helped make and serve the lunch
after the services. We would also like to thank all of those
that were able to attend the church services. You all helped
make Darryl’s last trip home a special time for us.
Peace and Love to All.
Judith, his wife
Warren, Marisa, & Rocky (children)
Cody, Naomi & Josh (grandchildren)
Dennis Anywaush (brother)
Anna Lee Dustybull Pemberton (sister)
Your daughter - Wanda Bevins
In Memory of Our Brother
Gary Stewart
April 5, 1954 - Feb. 15, 2009
No words, we can write everyday
How much we miss you everyday
As time goes by, the loneliness grows
How much we miss you, nobody knows
We think of you in silence
Often speak your name
But, all we have are memories
And have photos in a frame
No one knows our sorrow
No one sees us weep
But the love we have for you
It’s in our hearts to keep
We’ve never stopped loving you
I’m sure we never will
Deep inside our hearts
You are with us, still
The Family of Douglas Jackson would like to thank
everyone for the cards, flowers, prayers and expressions of
sympathy during this time.
We are grateful for all the help provided by WERTC,
White Earth Water works, Episcopal Church Elder
Pumpkin Hanks, use of the White Earth Community
Center, and the Ojibwa Singers.
We are very grateful for Pastor Tim and Tammy
Brown, Ron and Twilla Swenson, Bill Newton and all the
help with cooking and cleaning, we appreciate all of you.
God bless you back a hundred-fold. Miigwech
Bros & Sis - Sonny, Charles, Russell, Susie & Nancy
You can reach the AT at 218-983-4640 x5903
or email today@whiteearth.com
Obituary
Halftan L. “Pete” Pederson
Halftan L. “Pete” Pederson passed away peacefully Jan. 7 after a long and courageous
battle with Mesothelioma. He was born Nov. 29, 1932.
Preceded in death by parents, Halftan and Florence; three brothers; one sister.
Survived by loving wife and soul mate, Patricia, of 52 years; children: Peggy (Bill)
Doughty, Kent (Ann), Kim (Marty) Anderson, Hal, Carin (Pat) Kelly, Darin (Laina);
brother, James (Adina) of Tucson, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren, 1 step-granddaughter, 1 greatgrandson; brother-in-law, Ron (Nadine) Schoenborn; also many nieces and nephews; special neighbors, the Petas and the St. Pat’s faith family.
Pete was a longtime member of the Moose Lodge and the KC’s. He enjoyed hunting,
golfing, and reading. He was a wonderful dancer and so enjoyed the Friday night dances
while wintering in Texas. He was the go-to man, our Mr. Fix-it.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Jan. 11 at The Church of St. Patrick, Inver Grove
Heights, Minn.
Interment: Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
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forum’s goals included fostering a culture of preparedness within the faith-based community and
reaching an underrepresented community, including
a special effort to reach inner city churches.
“It was an honor to receive the award,” commented Maack; “It validates what we've been doing,
but more importantly it allowed us to swap ideas and
replicate some of those creative initiatives.”
During the White House event, Maack and the
other attendees heard from Department of Homeland
Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and participated
in a panel discussion, facilitated by Richard Reed,
Special Assistant to the President on Homeland
Security.
David Maack is a White Earth descendant. His
grandfather, Leon Vanoss was born and raised on
White Earth. David is active in the Native American
community in southeast Wisconsin and often returns
to White Earth for culture camps and other events.
Elder Snow Plowing
Please contact the White Earth Water & Sewer
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55 years or older, a tribal enrolled member, and reside on
the reservation. Call for an application or update your
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By Brian Wierima
DL-Online
There’s quite a difference between playing Class 1A
high school football in Minnesota to reaching the Division
I FCS level, as many players don’t even get a chance of
making that much of a leap.
Now add the rarity of winning a D-I FCS National
Championship into the equation.
Having just one player representing that small Class
1A program on a National Championship team would be
quite the feat, but make that three players and it becomes a
much rarer accomplishment.
That’s exactly what the Class 1A powerhouse
Mahnomen football program has done, with a trio of former
Indians on the roster of this year’s D-I FCS National
Championship team, North Dakota State University.
Ty Beckius started the current crop of Indians playing
for the Bison, as Mahnomen teammate Anthony LaVoy
soon followed after transferring from Bemidji State
University.
Two
years
later,
Anthony’s cousin, Alex,
turned in his Mahnomen
Maroon-and-Gold jersey for
the Green-and-Gold of the
Bison.
The three NDSU players
have something else in common, besides hailing from
Mahnomen — they all were
walk-ons.
But the similarities don’t
end there.
Ty Beckius
Every one of the three
Bison players had other opportunities to see more playing
time if they would have committed to other colleges, but in
each case, one aspect drew them to NDSU — simply the
love and passion of being a Bison.
“I always wanted to go to NDSU,” Beckius said. “I
made official visits to other colleges like SCSU and
MSUM, but I really wanted to be here and I told (offensive
line) Coach Brian Vigen that I’ll take whatever offer you
throw at me.
“So they offered me a preferred walk-on spot and I
took it.”
Beckius was a dominating force on the Mahnomen
offensive line for nearly three seasons and made a good
name for himself through his prep career.
But his love of the Bison was ingrained in him during
his time at Mahnomen, much like it is for many youths of
the community.
The Bison get a lot of publicity in our area and they are
the premium college which is followed by many people in
Mahnomen,” said Indian head coach John Clark Jr., who
coached all three Bison players. “NDSU is viewed as the
top echelon team here and a lot of kids dream of playing for
them.”
But having three players on a nationally prominent college team is rare, and Clark acknowledges that.
The Indians have been a traditional top team in the
state in Class 1A by winning six state championships and
finishing as this year’s state runner-up.
There has been a good lineage of players to move on to
play college ball, but mostly on the D-II or D-III level.
Beckius and the LaVoy cousins each sacrificed more
playing time they could have had on another team, but the
desire of being a Bison trumped that.
“I give a lot of credit to those guys, because they went
from being the stars on our team, to realizing you have to
pay your dues and start back at square one on the D-I
level,” Clark said.
“They accept their roles on the team and they just want
to contribute.”
Anthony LaVoy took a detour before landing at NDSU,
as he spent a redshirt year at BSU after graduating from
Mahnomen in 2009.
He played tight end, fullback and linebacker and led
the Northern Plains Conference in scoring with 68 points as
a senior and rushed for 542 yards and added 156 receiving
yards.
Bison Green-and-Gold was in LaVoy’s blood, though,
since his uncles played for the Bison in the 1980’s and
R2AC brings Arts & Cultural Heritage grant
programs into Minnesotaʼs rural communities
By Laura Dehler-Seter
R2AC Program Coordinator
In 2008, Minnesota voters passed the
Clean Water, Land, and Legacy
Amendment, resulting in a small sales tax
increase for Minnesotans and the establishment of the Arts and Cultural Heritage
Fund. The 11 Regional Arts Councils
throughout the state offer Arts and Cultural
Heritage grant programs, bringing these
Legacy funds into Minnesota’s rural communities.
Beginning in 2010, Legacy funds
helped launch three new Region 2 Arts
Council grants to support the arts in
Mahnomen, Beltrami, Hubbard, Lake of the
Woods, and Clearwater counties.
Community Arts Support grants provide a measure of funding stability to arts
organizations, increasing the quality and
availability of arts in the region. The Artist
Mentor grant program allows young artists
the opportunity to advance artistically
beyond their current artistic level. Arts and
Cultural Heritage grants support arts, arts
access, and arts education and preserve
Minnesota’s cultural heritage.
Since 2010, Mahnomen County has
been awarded $6,000 in Legacy funded
grants. Over the past few months, however, White Earth Tribal and Community
College, as well as Mahnomen County nonprofits, schools, government offices, and
individual artists have shown increased
interest in Legacy funded arts grants resulting in a significant rise in submissions for
the January Arts and Cultural Heritage
grants round.
Upcoming 2012 deadlines for Region 2
Arts Council Legacy funded grants are Feb.
15 for the Community Arts Support Grant,
and April 11 for the Artist Mentor Grant
Program. The Arts and Cultural Heritage
grant deadline has passed, but there will be
another round in August.
For more information on R2AC grants,
including Legacy funded grants, and information on the McKnight funded
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant, which
extends into Cass and Becker Counties, go
to www.r2arts.org.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
1990’s.
During his redshirt season, LaVoy worked out hard and
added enough bulk to enter the 2011 season on the defensive line.
“No one wants to sit out a
year, but I definitely needed it
because it helped me get
stronger and faster,” Anthony
said.
“It was a challenge,
because I came from a small
town where I was the head
honcho, to a D-I program
where everybody is a star and
everyone here is a competitor.”
LaVoy caught the attention of his coaches in practice
and started earning playing
Anthony LaVoy
time on the defensive line,
with his first play coming in the season opener, Sept. 3
against Lafayette.
“It was amazing, having 18,000 fans screaming, it really provided a lot of motivation,” Anthony said.
“But as the coaches always say, you need to prepare
like you are a starter.”
LaVoy came in as an injury fill-in, but he made the
most out of his chances and it all came to fruition in the second round of the playoffs inside the Fargodome against
Lehigh.
The former Indian played almost the entire game in the
24-0 victory, on a defense which was dominant from the
first game to their final push in the NCAA National
Championship game against Sam Houston University.
“The defensive unit was just a group of hard-nosed
guys, who love to hit people,” Anthony said.
“They are all fundamentally sound and just dedicated.”
The Bison defense gave up only 191 points all season
to opponents, as they were a turnover machine, creating a
total of 31 — 10 fumble recoveries and 21 interceptions.
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