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Fond du Lac cancels Lake Vermilion netting for now 1854 ceded territory, and we defend their right,” Leecy said. “But we have significant concerns about them harvesting in our backyard. Fond du Lac tribal members use motorized boats to net, while we net in the traditional way with canoes Fond du Lac Band had previously announced plans only. Also, Fond du Lac has access to many lakes to net walleye on Lake Vermilion this spring. Fond in the ceded territory besides Lake Vermilion, du Lac did not consult with Bois Forte and Grand which we consider part of our reservation.” Portage, who share fishing rights under the terms of the 1854 Treaty; instead, Fond du Lac declared The issue started when Leecy and Grand Portage Tribal Chairman Norman Deschampe contacted its intentions directly to the state of Minnesota. Fond du Lac Tribal Chairwoman Karen Diver in Bois Forte Tribal Chairman Kevin Leecy January in hopes of discussing netting in the 1854 announced the reversal of Fond du Lac’s stance on ceded territory. They received no response, and netting during an April 16 community meeting in after Fond du Lac’s announcement to the state, Vermilion. About 160 Bois Forte tribal members they wrote to Diver again. attended the meeting. On April 15, the Bois Forte Reservation Tribal “Fond du Lac has the right to harvest fish in the Council passed a resolution urging Fond du Lac The Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa has informed Bois Forte and Grand Portage that it will not issue its members permits to gill net or spear walleye on Lake Vermilion this year.

not to issue netting and spearing permits for Lake Vermillion. Then on April 16, leaders of the three tribes met with staff from their Departments of Natural Resources and the 1854 Treaty Authority. Fond du Lac announced its decision not to net later that day. Bois Forte Secretary Treasurer David Morrison Sr. said that the three tribes will continue to meet on a government-to-government level about netting and spearing on Lake Vermilion. “They want to discuss what will happen next year. We can do that. We got input from our tribal members during the community meeting, and we will get together with Fond du Lac and Grand Portage this summer and again in the fall.”

KBFT brings cultural programming to the community and sixth graders. Local writers were also on hand, including James Chavers Jr., Don Chosa, KBFT employee Shane Drift, and Elder Millie Holmes.

It may be called Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, but KBFT 89.9 FM isn’t just on the airwaves – it’s out in the community, too.

And there were opportunities for the audience to get involved, too: Heart Warrior Chosa joined in the open mic performance and others are encouraged to participate in the future.

Native Fest In March, KBFT hosted Native Fest, a collection of 11 separate events that offered something for every interest from music and art to story telling and food. Funding for the programs, which each drew between 35 to 60 people, was provided from the state’s Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. One highlight of Native Fest was the writers and artists series, which featured Fond du Lac painter Karen Savage-Blue, Leech Lake film maker Elizabeth Day, Wisconsin poet laureate Dr. Kim Blaeser, musician Keith Secola, and linguist and author Dr. Anton Treuer. Red Lake painter Wesley May led art exercises for Nett Lake School fifth

Another big hit during Native Fest was the Nanaboozhoo Café, a three-hour buffet event that drew 10 native cooks who created 26 tempting dishes for guests to sample. The menu included traditional favorites and new creations, including wild rice noodles, salad with greens, fish and blueberries, and – of course – fry bread. The Nanaboozhoo Café also presented a talk and demonstration by the “Sioux Chef” Sean Sherman. He explained his philosophy of “pre-colonization” cooking, which uses ingredients such as bison, dandelions, chokecherries and squash blossoms. (cont. on page 4)

George Strong and Tony Nichols interview Red Lake Artist Wesley May (center) live on air at KBFT studios in March. New hire Josef Siebert (in reflection) takes the picture.

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State & National News Native-owned steel erector building Viking stadium Reduced and reprinted from Liz Wolf story in April Finance and Commerce.com. During the past two decades, Dave Bice has grown his Forest Lake-based Bald Eagle Erectors to $11.4 million in annual revenue and 60 employees. The company has completed ironwork on many noteworthy projects, including the Minneapolis Central Library, the Guthrie Theater and Target Field Station. Bice also landed a contract at the $1 billion Minnesota Vikings stadium project with the help of a $200,000 working capital loan designed for small minority-owned businesses. Bice, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, believes his company is the only Native American-owned steel erector in Minnesota. He has 14 ironworkers at the Vikings stadium project and is using the Minneapolis Foundation loan to help with cash flow. Dave Bice, owner of Bald Eagle Erectors.

Bice, 57, attended Minneapolis South High School before dropping out and joining the Marine Corps. He comes from a family of ironworkers, so it seemed a natural fit to launch his own company in 1994. His grandfather and his grandfather’s three brothers were union ironworkers and he has extended family members working in the industry.

It’s a priority for Bice to hire Native Americans, other people of color and women. About one-third of his employees are people of color. “We give a lot of people an opportunity to become an ironworker,” he says. Bice currently serves on the board of The Circle Native American Newspaper, the American Indian Community Development Corp. and The TIWAHE Foundation.

The Law Office of Douglas P. Thompson, PLLC Doug Thompson has opened The Law Office of Douglas P. Thompson, PLLC. Mr. Thompson represents tribal interests in environmental, natural resource, and real estate matters in northern Minnesota.

Mr. Thompson previously served as a program director for The Nature Conservancy throughout the Great Lakes region, and was in private law practice in both New York and the lower Midwest where he represented clients in environmental matters. Mr. Thompson holds a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law, a Masters of Laws in Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy from University of Arizona, as well as degrees in Natural Resource Economics and Wildlife Conservation. Mr. Thompson can be reached at 218-341-7399 or www.indiannaturalresourcelaw.com. BOIS FORTE NEWS

Millions of dollars transferred to the Cobell Education Scholarship Fund The Department of the Interior announced it has transferred more than $12 million to the Cobell Education Scholarship Fund, bringing the total amount transferred so far to $17 million. Authorized by the historic Cobell Settlement, and funded in part by the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations. The Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance through scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native students wishing to pursue post-secondary and graduate education and training. The Scholarship Fund is administered by the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC), which is overseen by the five-member Cobell Board. Alex Pearl, the Chairman of the Cobell Board of Trustees which over sees the scholarship fund, said, “This is meant to be a perpetual fund so that Indian students will be able to attend college and receive Cobell Scholarship Funds long after we’re gone. The transfer that the Interior Department is making will nearly triple the size of the Scholarship Fund precisely when the Board is in the process of deciding what funds can be made available for scholarships for the upcoming academic year beginning this fall.” Pearl went on to say, “The Board is now working with the American Indian Graduate Center to determine the eligibility criteria, but one thing is certain—as required by statute, Cobell Scholarship Funds will be available only to American Indian and Alaska Native students.” Interested applicants should consult the AIGC website at www.aigcs. org. Applications for scholarships for the fall semester will be made available shortly.

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Water Shut Offs Public Works will be conducting Water Shut Offs on June 1, 2015 for those who have arrears or a past due balance. To avoid being shut off you can call Public Works at 218-757-0193 to schedule an appointment for a payment plan and sign a Repayment Agreement. If you have any questions regarding your water bill or if you’re not sure if you have an arrear or past due balance please give us a call and we can discuss it.

Honor your graduate The June Bois Forte News will honor graduates at all levels. If you or a loved one are graduating this year, send the information to the newspaper so we can help you celebrate. (See pg 16 for information on where to send your news). Graduates of all levels from Head Start through Graduate School, including Vocational Training are invited to be part of the Salute to Graduates issue.

Netting Clinic for Kids New Moon Now Accepting Applications

For the fourth year in a row, District II Representative Ray Toutloff and the 1854 Treaty Authority will host a netting clinic for kids to teach them the traditional fishing practice.

The New Moon Housing community has openings and continues to accept applications. To download a copy of the application log onto the DW Jones website. The link is http://dwjonesmanagement.com/cities/tower.htm. You can also download an application from the Bois Forte site, www.boisforte.com.

This year’s clinic will take place on Friday, May 1 at 9 a.m. on Lake Vermilion, behind the Vermilion Community Center.

The New Moon program is designed to provide permanent, supportive and affordable housing to families experiencing homelessness. Income restrictions do apply.

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Mii gwech to Band member Rick Anderson, who works for Independent School District 2142, for arranging bus transportation to the clinic for Bois Forte students who attend various St. Louis County schools.

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Fortune Bay hosts local Job Fair Fortune Bay Resort Casino hosted a Job Fair in Nett Lake on April 9. Each department from the resort casino along with Tim Hortons, the Y-Store, KBFT radio and Big Woods Transit hosted an information booth for prospective employees. The Job Fair also offered helpful workshops from professionals at the Job Force Center in Virginia.

completing a successful employment application.

Three, one-hour training sessions were offered by Charlotte Hanegmon on resume writing workshop; Shinay Rasmusson with advice on how to make a strong impression with interview etiquette and John Haugen walking through the steps to

There are many more employment opportunities available with the Band owned businesses. To make it easy to review the openings, visit the Bois Forte or Fortune Bay websites or enter this link into your web browser: http://fortunebay.com/about/employment.

(KBFT cont. from page 1) The event also included a presentation on traditional native nutrition by Bois Forte Band member Rebecca Adams and cooking-related door prizes from industry heavyweights like Kitchen Aid and T-fal. Lost River Story Telling Series Thanks to modern technology, old stories will reach new ears through the Lost River story telling series. KBFT has purchased sophisticated recording equipment and trained Bois Forte Band members Rose Berens, Millie Holmes, and Charles Wagner how to use it, with help from a collective of Minnesota community radio stations known as AMPERS. The three, along with KBFT volunteer Tony Nichols, have interviewed Bois Forte community members about their memories of growing up in Nett Lake. “Through this program, we are discovering little gems that people have forgotten,” said KBFT General Manager George Strong. “The stories are interesting because they are straight from the heart, not the head.”

Those who attended were looking for employment and took advantage of the opportunity. Twentyfour applications were completed and turned in and nineteen of those people went ahead and had interviews that day.

Culture Abroad and at Home KBFT’s most recent addition to its staff is Josef Siebert, who is working on a strategic plan to best allocate the station’s grant money for cultural programming. Siebert, the son of Michele Maki and Grandson of Nancy Columbus, attended UW Superior where he earned a degree in English with a minor in First Nations Studies with Dan Jones as his Anishinaabe language teacher. Josef lived in Busan, South Korea where he taught English as a second language and immersed himself in another Josef Siebert at work in the KBFT studio. culture. He and his wife also lived in New Zealand before returning home to Pelican Lake. “As long as I’m living here, I thought I should get to know people. I met Jane Villebrun and spoke with my mother’s cousin, Mitz Steel, and they both pointed me toward KBFT radio station as a good place to volunteer.” That volunteer work evolved into some contract work doing interviews with Band members for KBFT’s cultural programing and eventually to the job as the Legacy Programing Coordinator. Josef explains the staff is currently tying up paperwork from round two of the funding and completing the production of all the audio and video recorded during material created during the Native Fest gatherings in March. In April, KBFT hosted a Community meeting seeking suggestions on topics for the next round of programing. In May they will continue working on the Lost River series and complete production of the Anishinaabe Ojibwe Mowin and Story Telling programs and then post the recordings on the radio station website and broadcast the recordings over the radio airwaves at 89.9 FM. Josef is eager to bring the material to the community. “Growing up, I didn’t have a lot of cultural resources. When I got to college I had to study about my native culture. That’s unfortunate but more and more prevalent. More kids today are raised with less culture. It’s important to preserve, collect, share and educate with this material.”

Stories from the Lost River series have already begun to air on KBFT, and more are in the works. The stories will also be available on the station’s “We are utilizing today’s technology for betterment of our people,” said Nichols, who attended a two-week website kbft.org and its Facebook page. workshop put on by the Institute of American Indian Traditions in Transition Arts to learn more about digital programming. “We are telling our story in native voices, but we’re using Another recent KBFT project is Traditions in radio, web sites, video and social media to do it.” Transition, a 30-minute radio program by reporter Melissa Townsend of Minnesota Native News. Anishinaabemowin Townsend spent a week on the Bois Forte Reservation interviewing Band members about preserving KBFT is also sharing its “Word of the Day” program traditions, wild rice, and other cultural topics. Besides with other native radio stations such as White being aired on KBFT and available on the station’s Earth and Leech Lake. Each day, KBFT selects website, Traditions in Transition is also on KOJB one Anishinaabe word and plays it in short audio Cass Lake radio and PRX.org public radio exchange. sections to help expand listeners’ vocabulary.

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Charlotte Hanegmon of the Job Force Center leads a workshop on resume writing for those interested in applying for work at the April 9 Job Fair sponsored by Fortune Bay Resort Casino.

Strong said that KBFT encourages community members to suggest additional ideas for cultural programming, which is why the station has hosted meetings seeking input. “We are building up a following for our events,” he said, adding that the station will host another cooking event this summer with Renee Barto and is planning several open mic events as well. “And we are working with Keith Secola to get some of our stories on his Koffee with Keith program.” Look for more information on KBFT’s cultural programming and events in future issues of the Bois Forte News. MAY 2015

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Vermilion Vermilion Community Center renovation nearly completed Renovations to the Vermilion Community Center are 95% complete and staff are now working in their new offices. The area formerly occupied by the Health Clinic has been converted to a conference meeting room, offices for District II Representative Ray Toutloff, Maternal Health Coordinator Jill Schuchard, Facilities and Operations Director Kevin Strong, the on-duty Police Officer and an open office for rotating RTG staff from Nett Lake. On the community center side of the building, the main dining room and reception area have Vermilion Center Cook Pat been expanded, storage area added and the sheet RunningBear and chef in rock, painting and flooring are almost completed. training, her four month

old great niece, Loveyah Boshey. Behind Pat is the new silver Vulcan stove that was added as part of the Vermilion Center remodeling project.

Vermilion Facilities and Operations Director Kevin Strong in his new office in the renovated Community Center.

Guests are encouraged to drop in and see the newly remodeled Community Center anytime, but particularly at the Lake Vermilion Traditional Powwow June 19-21.

New bus for Vermilion Head Start Vermilion Head Start students love their new 2015 Blue Bird - Micro Bus that arrived March 11. The new vehicle has ten seats to accommodate 20 passengers that can be safely secured with a five point passenger harness. Amber Wilkie (far right in photo) has been driving the Head Start bus for ten years and says, “It’s so important to have a reliable vehicle for transporting the kids and also a treat to have a brand new one! The students love the big windows and I appreciate the big mirrors.” The $57,000 bus was purchased with one-time health & safety funds from the federal Office of Head Start budget. The old bus will be put up for bid by the Tribal Government. MAY 2015

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Urban Office Join us for May meetings at the Urban Office May 9 - Family Day

Save the Date! Urban Office Picnic • Thursday, July 16, 2015

Wabun Picnic Area, Pavillion C • Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis

Join us from 3 - 6:30 p.m. for cultural activities, conversation, and a delicious dinner @ 5 p.m. SecretaryTreasurer David Morrison, Sr. will be on hand to give us updates, answer questions and join in the fun. May 13 - Monthly meeting Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeneal Goggleye and Housing Commissioner Carol Burr will join us for dinner at 5 p.m. and provide an update on programs and services in their departments.

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Elders An Artful Life

Dr. Linda Grover

Nora Naranjo-Morse, who is a member of the Tewa Tribe from Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico, visited UMD recently to share her knowledge and experience as a sculptor, filmmaker and poet. Nora is from a small community that has for centuries worked with clay; their artmaking ranges from household items (pots) to architecture (dwellings). She and the women in her family learned from their mothers, aunts and grandmothers. Her work is at the Smithsonian, the Heard Museum, the Albuquerque Museum, and the National Museum of the American Indian.

Nora was here as one of the keynote speakers at a conference: she spoke about art, and what she called the “bliss” of making things. It made me think about art, and what that word really means. Here is a quote from Nora that I found on a website that I think communicates a really Indianish viewpoint: “In the Tewa language, there is no word for art. There is, however, the concept of an artful life.” The conference kept Nora very busy over several days, speaking to many groups of people at the university. On her last day here I picked her up downtown to bring her to UMD. It was one of those cold, icy spring mornings; there Sculptor, filmmaker and poet Nora Naranjo-Morse, with was sleet blowing Linda Grover and Jill Doerfler of UMD American Indian around and the waves Studies Department share a meal and conversation in on the lake could be Duluth - a great example of artful living. heard crashing from blocks away. I was glad that I had had the heater in my car fixed so that our visitor from New Mexico could have warm air blowing on her feet, and gave her the fleece blanket we keep in the back to wrap in if she felt too cold. She said that she was just fine, but I noticed that she kept the blanket across her lap!

Happy May Birthdays, Elders! George Jr. Mihelich Joyce Kay Davis Gary Adams Julie Whiteman Alma Lumbar Victoria Toutloff

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Cecelia Gonier Frances Isham Joanie Whiteman Ronald King Raymond Toutloff Rebecca Thompson

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Because nicknames are so popular in Indian Country – and especially at Bois Forte – we have e e h come up with a list of some Band members and T nam their nicknames. The only thing is, you have k me c i N Ga to match up the people with their nicknames. (Answers are on page number 14.) We’d love to keep the game going, so send in the nicknames of people you know and love, including those who have passed. Quaiz Porky Porky Moots Moose Pie

William Deegan Audrey Knott Ronald Geshick Helen Drift Jess Goggleye, Jr. Donald King

After work two of us American Indian Studies teachers took Nora out for supper, at a sandwich café downtown that is not fancy but has really good food. We had such a good time! I think that Nora liked the chance to sit and socialize with a couple of Native ladies in a relaxing setting: we talked about children and families, our reservations and communities, the differences between the woods of northern Minnesota and the desert of New Mexico. Of course, we found many similarities, too, between the people of Bois Forte, White Earth and the Santa Clara Pueblo. Our tribal traditions have certainly educated many, many generations of Native people in the living of an artful life. Before we parted, with wishes to meet again sometime, we asked the waitress to take our picture. Who knows, perhaps this souvenir of a good time might even be considered a work of art someday!

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Culture

BSU summer camp for Ojibwa culture and language Native American high school students can learn more about Minnesota’s first people in an immersive 10-day summer program at Bemidji State University. Beginning July 17, BSU’s Niibinishi Gabeshi summer camp program offers a unique opportunity for students to capture the essence of Ojibwa culture with an intensive language program and reading sessions, workshops, and group conversations about shared assumptions regarding issues such as culture and communication.

pollinators and indigenous food networks. The camp may offer additional activities including an art history tour, drum ceremonies, conversations about current issues and affairs, story¬telling, outdoor activities such as canoeing, campfires, fishing and scavenger hunts, and watching Native American films.

Participation in the camp does not require Ojibwe language proficiency. Students interested in attending BSU to study fields such as Ojibwe, The two-week camp is offered as a pair of one- modern languages, Indian studies, humanities, week sessions, July 13-17 and July 20-24; cultural resource management, sociology or campers return home for the weekend between teaching are especially encouraged to attend. sessions. Campers unable to attend both weeks can alternatively register to attend either the first The camp costs $1,000 or $500 per individual or second week individually. Niibinishi Gabeshi week; full scholarships are available until midis limited to the first 25 campers who enroll before May to the first 20 campers with financial need May 28. Full scholarships covering the entire cost who apply and are selected by camp staff. These of the two-week camp are available to the first scholarships cover the full $1,000 fee for the two20 applicants who apply and are selected by a week camp, including overnight accommodations, meals, instructional costs, books and materials, committee. recreational activities and a camp t-shirt. This year’s camp will feature a one-week focus on traditional foods promoting health and nutrition. For more information, contact Angie Gora, The week’s activities will combine cooking summer program director, BSU Center for demonstrations and classes with information Extended Learning; (218) 755-2851, agora@ about food preservation, heirloom seeds, native bemidjistate.edu.

may powwows with neighbors May 2 4th Annual Powwow for Hope Dancing for Life, Love & Hope Base Camp Facility, 201 Bloomington Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55111 PHONE: 612-314-4848 EMAIL: [email protected] May 7, 1-9 p.m. Fond du Lac Ojibwe School Ziigwan Pow Wow Fond du Lac Education Division, 49 University Road, Cloquet, MN CONTACT: Ms. DeFoe PHONE: 218-878-7239/218-878-7276 EMAIL:[email protected] May 22 - 24, 2015 Memorial Powwow Traditional Powwow Veterans Memorial Grounds Palace Casino Drive, Cass Lake, MN CONTACT: Rod Northbird / Leah Gale Monroe / LaVonne Thompson PHONE: 218-308-3120 / 218-760-3127 / 218-308-3680 EMAIL: [email protected] /lavonne. [email protected]

Bev Miller becomes Director of Heritage Center In 2005, Bois Forte Band member Beverly Lightfeather Miller found her “dream job” when she joined the staff of the Bois Forte Heritage Center.

Bev Miller, Director of Heritage Center.

and I love what I’m doing.”

“It doesn’t even seem like 10 years,” she said. “All the things I’ve learned here spiritually, the culture, everything. It’s peaceful here,

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and written records for items coming into the collection, managed the gift shop, monitored digs on construction site for human remains, and coordinated trips for Band Elders.

“I’d like Band members to know this is a good place to learn about our culture,” Miller said, “the oral story of how we came to this place and where we are at today. It helps us learn about who we are and where we came from.”

And now she’s about to get even busier as the center’s new executive director. “It’s also important that the Heritage Center is recognized as a place for sacred items to be returned Miller takes over the position held by Rose Berens, home, like the birch bark scrolls and medicines that who retired earlier this year. It was Berens who need to be cared for in a respectful way,” she added. recommended Miller for the post, and Miller said “I believe everything in here has a spirit, because she is grateful for all the things she’s learned from they all come from Mother Earth. Because we care her predecessor. for them with respect and hold ceremonies here and feasts, this place is peaceful.” Miller’s plans for the Heritage Center include a summer craft show and an exhibition about The Bois Forte Heritage Center is open Monday Powwows that covers dances, regalia and the drum. through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is always She also plans to coordinate with KBFT radio on free for Band members. cultural programming, and visit archeological sites with Band Elders and youth.

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May Vocabulary

Making indigenous language a vibrant component of everyday life The Indigenous Language Institute (ILI) has a guiding philosophy to “help create speakers” of endangered indigenous languages. Their mission is to provide vital language related services to Native communities so that their individual identities, traditional wisdom and values are passed on to future generations in their original languages. The ILI sponsored a conference at Mystic Lake in Prior Lake March 30 - April 1. A delegation of educators from Bois Forte attended to share information and discuss teaching tools to help make the language seen and heard by everyone. Tools and training included how to develop textbooks, teaching aids, films, digital stories, as well as flyers, brochures, posters, toys, and signage.

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Representing Bois Forte were (left to right) RTC District I Rep Karlene Chosa, Culture Committee Chair Donald Chosa, Ruth Porter - Head Start Disability Manager, Wendy Deathridge of Nett Lake Head Start & Daycare, Angela Rendulich from Nett Lake Head Start, Vermilion Head Start 3 year-old instructor Amber Wilkie, Bev Miller from the Heritage Center & Cultural Museum, Elder and Language Instructor Karen Drift and Dalene Chosa from the Nett Lake Daycare/Head Start. Missing from photo is Culture Committee member Perry Drift, Sr.

Bois Forte Summer Powwows Saa Gii Ba Gaa Powwow June 6 - 7 Nett Lake Powwow grounds

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Lake Vermilion Traditional June 19 - 21 Lake Vermilion Powwow grounds

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Youth First group of Elite Eagles soars high For years, the Elite Eagles basketball program that was created by Nett Lake residents has run a growing number of teams for area youth. This year, members of the first group of Eagles are now seniors in high school and they have certainly retained their elite status: playing for North Woods School in Cook, they dominated the Iron Range Conference and came just a few points shy of making it to the state tournament.

Front Row l to r: Kristina Isham (mgr.) Isaiah Squires, Olin Halverson, Christian Bloom, Tyla Adams (mgr.). Middle Row l to r: Collin Janssen, Steven Stone, Noah Squires, Andrew Jordan, Scott Rutar, Spencer Viita, Cade Goggleye, Darnell Goggleye. Back Row l to r: asst. coach Rick Viita, Garett Snidarich, George Bibeau, head coach Will Kleppe, Jaylen Strong, Cole Martin, asst. coach Rob Goggleye.

Forte District I Representative Brandon Benner, who created the Elite Eagles program for Bois Forte and area youth. “He has a work ethic that has helped him in class, because he always wants to be among the top.” And he is: Strong is one of just 30 all-academics in Class A and AA, both for football and basketball.

Christian Bloom

Strong and his teammate Darnell Goggleye were both recently selected for the North Central Minnesota All Stars game. Benner was chosen to coach Strong’s team for the game, and he said it was an honor to coach Jaylen one last time before he graduates, although it was “bittersweet” that Goggleye ended up on a rival team.

“Christian has a fun-loving personality,” Benner said. “It has been cool to watch him and the others go through the Elite Eagles and finish their high school careers.”

When Bois Forte Band member Christian Bloom lost his birth father at a young age, “Brandon took him under his wing,” Christina Bloom Lundemo remembered, adding that her son wants to become a teacher and a coach himself.

“The Elite Eagles program gives back to our Band members, our neighbors in the community, and the customers at our businesses,” said Band Chairman Kevin Leecy. “The RTC donates to the program Darnell Goggleye because investing in our young people is one of the Unlike his teammates who will graduate this best investments we can make.” spring, Goggleye is only a junior, with one more year to play. Yet he has already scored 1,000 points in his high school career and is projected to leave North Woods as its alltime leading scorer.

Goggleye and teammate Scott Rutar also volunteered their time heading up a basketball camp for students in grades 1-6 Equally impressive, the North Woods Grizzlies are to help them learn fundamentals. all stars in the classroom. The team was chosen as “It’s generous of them to give the Section Seven academic champs for having the their time to the younger kids,” highest average GPA in their section. said Kleppe. “It was their idea to step up and do it, and that’s “We are very proud of the hard work put forth by something we encourage.” this great bunch of kids,” said North Woods Coach Will Kleppe, whose two sons have been part of Scott Rutar the program. “The Elite Eagles bring kids together at an early age, and they become friends and “I thought Scott had a good year confident teammates. It bridges that gap between – he was a starter and got lots of grade school and high school playing.” minutes,” said his father Rob. “A buddy and I went to all the Three of the team’s co-captains are Bois Forte games but two, and we were just Band members: Darnell Goggleye, Scott Rutar, saying it will be hard next year and Jaylen Strong. They were selected because of to find something we enjoy as their leadership skills and their good attitudes in much as watching the Grizzlies school, Kleppe said. compete.” “They are very academic minded; they all plan to go onto college. If the opportunity arose, they would suit up [for basketball], but they have good priorities – education comes first.”

Rob Rutar said basketball has helped Scott learn how to take direction, which is evident in his success on the court and on the golf course – he has been AllJaylen Strong State high school golfer for the past two years and will likely “Jaylen is all fire – always has been,” said Bois return to state in golf this year. BOIS FORTE NEWS

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Education Native American students can apply for Page Education scholarships Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, and former NFL Most Valuable Player, Alan Page and his wife Diane began an education foundation in 1988 with a mission of encouraging Minnesota’s students of color to pursue post-secondary education. As a result, over 6,000 students have pursued their post-secondary education at 104 schools across the state thanks to 9,000 scholarships totaling over $12 million. Annual awards range from $1,000 to $2,000 per student. Page Scholars are selected based on an essay submission, letters of recommendation, financial need and a willingness to complete the Service to Children volunteer project.

Through the Service to Children project, each Page Scholar serves as a tutor or mentor working with children in kindergarten through eighth grade, helping them see education in a positive light and giving them confidence that they too can reach their goals. To determine your eligibility or apply for a grant, visit pef.fedunited.org. For other inquiries, call 612-332-0406.

Boys & Girls Club set for a summer of fun! Vermilion Boys & Girls Club will be open this summer Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are between the ages of 6 years-old and 12th grade, join us for outdoor fun, games in the gym, kayak safety training, language classes, visits to an animal farm in Cook, and maybe even a Twins baseball game. Stop in and visit the Club today to learn more about summer fun building your brain and body!

Cement Mason training underway

Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby If you are using drugs or alcohol and you think you may be pregnant, the Bois Forte Chemical Dependency team is ready to help – not judge – you. Please let us provide the support and resources you need to keep yourself and your baby healthy. Contact Jill Schuchard, 218-410-3293, jhorak@ boisforte-nsn.gov or Pam Hughes, 218-753-2347, [email protected]. We Want to Help You Have a Healthy Baby

Dawn Benner of the Bois Forte TERO Office promoted a Cement Mason Union Training opportunity that several Band members are taking good advantage of this spring. In a partnership between Tribes, MNDOT and the Cement Masons Union, a twelve-week training program is currently underway in New Brighton. Brad Day, Jr., Rachel Day, Marissa Goodsky & Darian Morrison, who are pictured above, began their training April 13 and are enjoying the challenge and opportunity to learn a new skill. For more information on this, or other TERO training opportunities, contact Dawn Benner at 218-757-3261, ext. 196 or by email at [email protected]

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Tribal Gov't News & Reports Notes from the End of the Road

Chemical Dependency Supervisor and New Moon Director Pam Hughes and Outreach Councilor Katie Laitinen are ready to welcome clients to their new office location at Hideaway Pines just west of the intersection of Hwy 115 and Reservation Road. The Vermilion Human Services CD offices moved to the Hideaway Pines location near Fortune Bay in order to give their former neighbor, the Vermilion Head Start program more room to expand, and to provide a more private, confidential environment for CD clients to meet with support staff Sid Adams, Terry Strong, Katie and Pam.

LEGAL NOTICE Minnesota Chippewa Tribe In the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Tribal Children’s Court Nett Lake, MN The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Department of Family Health Services, v. Jessie Anne Hernandez, a.k.a., Jessie Anne Porter and Steven William Boshey Jr., Respondents, et. al. TO: The above named respondents, Jessie Anne Hernandez, a.k.a., Jessie Anne Porter and Steven William Boshey Jr., parents of D.R.B, a minor child. It is hereby and notice is given a hearing will be held on the 13th day of May 2015, at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, at the Bois Forte Tribal Children’s Court, Bois Forte Indian Reservation, 12907 Palmquist Road, Nett Lake, MN 55772, on a Children in Need of Protective Services petition filed with this Court on August 25, 2014 by the Bois Forte Family Health Services. You are hereby notified by this summons and notice that you are required to appear at this hearing at the above time and place. By The Court Margaret Treuer, Associate Judge Lucille Morrison, Clerk of Court Attorney for Petitioner, Chris Allery 12907 Palmquist Road P.O. Box 25 Nett Lake MN 55772 Tel: 218-757-3462

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Hello again, from WELY, the end of the Road radio! I hope all are enjoying the spring season. My name is Amy Paetznick, and I am from the King family. I spent my childhood in Eveleth, spending time with family. My grandparents, Porky King and Mabel Villebrun King, lived in Eveleth and I have many fond memories of spending time with them. I moved to Ely 6 years ago and was privileged to get a job at WELY. There have been many changes since I started here. Last year, I was promoted to office manager, where I take care of the background Amy Paetznick things, like billing, scheduling commercials, and reception work, etc. We have a small group here at WELY, but we are like family, and the atmosphere here is very friendly. We air the Twins, the Vikings, the Gophers, Timberwolves, Lynx, the WILD - all Minnesota teams! Whether you’re at home, in the boat, or in your car, you can catch all the MN Twins action right here on WELY, 94.5 FM, 1450 AM. Listen this year for Twins giveaways and contests. When we’re not bringing you sports, news, weather and community events, we continue to bring you the very best in Triple A music. I hope to bring you more news as we continue to be the best station to give you what you love to hear. Until next time, stay tuned to WELY, End of The Road Radio, 94.5 FM, 1450 AM and online at www.wely.com.

Wilderness set to open May 1 If Mother Nature continues to cooperate, The Wilderness at Fortune Bay will open May 1. The 2015 Tee Sheet is open. You can book your round online at www.golfthewilderness.com or by calling the pro shop at (218) 753-8917. Groups of 12 or more please contact Ryan Garry at [email protected] to schedule.

Linen Sale at Fortune Bay Fortune Bay Resort Casino is replenishing supplies and selling linens at great prices to Bois Forte Band members and Fortune Bay employees

Monday, May 11th 11 a.m. to 5p.m.

Tuesday, May 12th 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come to the Maple/Bass room in the Resort Casino to find some great buys on clean, used linens.

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Fortune Bay seeks Risk Manager Band members encouraged to apply

Fortune Bay Resort Casino is looking for a Risk Manager who will provide and maintain a safe, healthy workplace for employees and a safe entertainment and hospitality environment for guests. Band members hold a number of key positions at Fortune Bay, and any Band member who is qualified for the Risk Manager position is encouraged to apply. Specific duties of the Risk Manager will include: • Investigate claims of injury from employees and customers. • Manage workers’ compensation, drug testing program, safety, liability, and EMS programs. • Conduct regular safety and risk management training for Fortune Bay Resort Casino and the Bois Forte Development Corporation companies. • Work with Tribal Council personnel to coordinate emergency preparedness and emergency response planning for Fortune Bay Resort Casino and the Bois Forte Development Corporation companies. Qualifications include: • Four-year college degree in occupational safety or equivalent major • At least five years of work experience • Certification or experience in risk management, safety management, occupational safety, hazardous material safety, fire procedures, fire control systems, emergency planning, accident investigations, and first aid/CPR • Knowledge of liability insurance, workers’ compensation programing and case management, and accident investigation • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making and computer skills

Tina Dejoode, daughter of Vera Branstrom and granddaughter of Marge and Axel Holmes is a great example of how a reliable employee, who is willing to work hard, can develop an entry level job into a solid career. Tina started with Fortune Bay Resort Casino in 2004 as a Cage Cashier. Her hard work and reliability resulted in promotions to Vault Clerk and then Vault Supervisor. Now Tina has her own office in the Accounting Department where she works as Slot Auditor for Fortune Bay. Tina, who is a Bois Forte Band member, credits her success to being ambitious, working hard, and not being afraid of going for something. Tina encourages Band members to keep an eye on the wide variety of job openings now available with the Bois Forte Development Corporation and consider a job or a career with Bois Forte.

Native American preference will apply when candidates are equally qualified. To apply, send a resume and cover letter highlighting your work experience to: Deb Pender Director of Human Resources Fortune Bay Resort Casino 1430 Bois Forte Road Tower, MN 55790 Email: [email protected] Phone: 218-753-7705 Fax: 218-753-6484 Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015. You can also contact Deb for a complete job description.

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Brandon Louma builds a window canopy on the front of the new Tim Hortons addition to the Y-Store while Mike Bass, Aiden Strong and Walt King continue working on the car drive up area. The Tim Hortons addition is scheduled to open in May. Then changes on the Y-Store side can be concluded including renovations of the bathrooms and a new layout for the deli featuring more grab and go items that are different from the Tim Hortons menu. The popular Y-Store ice cream treats will still be available at the deli.

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Community News & Events Joanne Donald Joanne Donald (Zaa We Bi Ne Siik “Yellow Bird”) passed on to the spirit world on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Joanne was born on November 2, 1935 and raised on the Nett Lake Indian Reservation (Bois Forte). Joanne Donald Joanne moved to Lake Vermilion (Bois Forte) with her husband Gary W. Donald in 1978.

Clara McGleno grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Joanne’s main focus in life was her entire family.

Clara A. McGleno, 63, Nett Lake, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.

She is preceded in death by her daughter Coleen Lynn Donald Jennings; her mother Emma Strong; brothers, Herbert and Reginald Strong; a sister Clara Whiteman and several nieces and nephews. Joanne is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gary W. Donald; daughters- Gayle (Jim) Littlewolf of Bemidji, Leigh Ann Donald, and Carolyn Donald, both of Tower; Grandchildren: Wenona (Don) Kingbird, Jamie (Billy Joe) Copenace both of Bemidji, Andrea (Hershel) Gorham of Oklahoma, Joanna Boyer of Zim, Jessa Boyer of Minneapolis, Emma Lee Jennings of Cass Lake, and Gary Proudchief of Bemidji; Great Grandchildren, Amayah Jo Littlewolf, Aazhidegiizhig Kingbird, River Sonny James Kingbird, Brynnley Ella Copenace all of Bemidji, Nehoni Animikii Gorham of Oklahoma, Evolet Bodhi Joanne Mayo of Minneapolis, Gary Wayne Donald III, and Coleen Jade Proudchief both of Bemidji; a brother Wilbert Strong of Nett Lake, along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Joanne graduated from the Orr High School in 1953. She went to work in the area of education as the Home School Coordinator at the Orr High School, the Home School Liaison in the Bemidji Public School System and then as the Education Director for the Bois Forte Reservation. Joanne had a strong interest in helping youths in pursuing their education. Joanne was very intelligent and had a lot of wisdom. She was also very outspoken and knowledgeable in the world of tribal politics She was an excellent cook, loved watching the Food Network and reading cookbooks. Some of her other interests included being with her husband out in the woods of Bois Forte gathering berries, SERVICES: At Joanne’s request there will be no harvesting and picking wild rice and listening to funeral services. Her family is lovingly honoring pow wow and country and western music. her wish. Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook. To sign the online guest Joanne enjoyed spending time with family book or send a condolence to the family, go to: and especially her grandchildren and great www.mlakerfuneralhome.com

Clara was born on May 21, 1951, in Virginia, Minnesota, to Edward and Flora Skinaway. She grew up in Grand Rapids, MN and in Minneapolis. While in Minneapolis she was employed as a mail clerk at the Minneapolis Government Center and also worked in a counselor role in the Minneapolis Schools. Clara later moved to Greaney and then to Nett Lake, where she has resided the past 17 years. She worked a few years at the Nett Lake Post Office, then was disabled after a car accident. She loved traveling, fishing and garage sales. He family fondly called her the “garage sale queen.” Clara was a member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.

Clara McGleno and daughter, Chantel Reynolds.

She loved her pet dogs, both past and present. She was preceded in death by her father Edward Skinaway in 1996 and a brother, Thomas Skinaway in 1989. Clara is survived by 1 daughter, Chantel (Robert) Reynolds of Nett Lake; her mother, Flora Skinaway in Nett Lake; 2 brothers, Roger Skinaway in Nett Lake and Gerald Skinaway in Minneapolis.

The e m a n k c i N Game Answers to game from page 7. Quaiz: Helen Drift Porky: Donald King Porky: Jess Goggleye, Jr. Moots: Ronald Geshick Moose: William Deegan Pie: Audrey Knott

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9th Annual

JosH Rutar Memorial Golf Tournament Proceeds Benefit the “JosH Rutar Scholarship Fund” Vermilion River Greens - Buyck, MN June 20, 2015 Shotgun start: 10:00am Format: 4 Person Scramble - 18 Holes Entry: $220.00 Per Team (includes side bets) TOURNAMENT PRIZES: 1st - $900; 2nd - $600; 3rd - $400; Consolation - $200 DRAWINGS FOR DOOR PRIZES PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR: Longest Putt, Closest to the line, Closest to the Pin and Skins Game Rules: Limit of 22 Teams, USGA Handicap 40+. Rules Available at Golf Course Pre-registration appreciated: Vermilion River Greens at 218-993-2246. Carts are limited so please call early to reserve one. Tournament t-shirts for sale the day of event.

May Cooking Classes Come and learn to make a simple, delicious meal or treat to bring home for dinner. All food and cooking utensils will be supplied. Thursday, May 14 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Vermilion Community Center Friday, May 15 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Nett Lake Community Center This Month’s Recipes: Garden Vegetable Frittata, Banana Berry Smoothies, Key Lime Pie. Please bring containers for each item and a sturdy bag to carry food home. Participants will receive a cooking utensil or other item to take home. Space is limited! Food is bought ahead of time so please contact Rene at 218-757-3504 or 218-410-9016 by 2:30 p.m. on May 13, to reserve your spot. Sponsored by Bois Forte Nutrition Education Program The Bois Forte SNAP-Ed Program is funded by a grant from the USDA and designed to help people choose, prepare and maintain a healthy diet. To apply for food support benefits, please call the Health Office at 218-757-3295.

Vermilion Boys & Girls Club seeks Branch Manager

Happy Belated 10th Birthday, Aayanna! Love,

Grandpa Floyd

This position is responsible for overall management of the Vermilion Youth Center. Developing, evaluating, and implementing youth programming and supervision of staff. Position requires knowledge of nonprofit principles, budgeting, and grant management. Excellent communications skills and ability to work with community a must. Applicant must be highly motivated and passionate about working with youth. Prior youth experience preferred. Compensation based on experience, benefits included. Apply online: www.bgcnorth.org.

Garden Classes Nett Lake ENP - Wednesday, May 20 at 12:00 p.m. & Vermilion Center - Thursday, May 21 at 12:00 p.m. RSVP to Rene Barto by May 19 at 218-757-3504 or 218-410-9016

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Bois Forte regularly sends out important information in the mail. 1854 Treaty Info., community meeting notices and RTC announcements are examples of items that are regularly mailed. It is essential that we have your correct mailing address so that you can receive this information. If you have moved recently, or are not receiving regular mailings, please fill out the change of address form below and mail to: Angie King Bois Forte Enrollment Coordinator 5344 Lake Shore Dr Nett Lake MN 55772. Please note, you must check the box below your signature if you want us to give your new address to the Bois Forte News. Name: Address: City/ State/ Zip: Date of Birth: Signature:___________________________ Date: __________ _____Yes, I would like this new address

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The Bois Forte News (BFN) is published monthly by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. The BFN encourages submission of articles, community announcements and photos. There is a $10 charge for personal announcements. Contributions are subject to editing for grammar, length and malicious/libelous content. BFN will attempt to include all material submitted by Band members and guests. Multiple contributions from the same source may be excluded or rotated to future issues to insure equal access to all. Paid ads are accepted. Visit www.boisforte.com for rates and insertion order. The BFN is distributed for free to Band members and is available to others for $10 per year.

Deadline for June issue: MAY 5 Submit material to: Bois Forte News 1101 Sibley Memorial Hwy. #507 Lilydale, MN 55118 651-260-2420 phone; 651-452-1640 fax [email protected]

Tribal Council Kevin W. Leecy

Chairman David C. Morrison, Sr.

Secretary/Treasurer Karlene Chosa

District I Representative

Brandon Benner

District I Representative Ray Toutloff

District II Representative

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