MPS Superintendent Speaks

We are MPS and we are preparing for success The Minneapolis Public Schools will welcome students in grades 1-12 back to school on August...

THE MOOSIE CHRONICLES CONTINUE… THE RETURN TO REZBERRY, PART 2

First off, I am dedicating this column to all you golden, tawny, beautiful Indian princesses who appreciate a good laugh and a good story....

Fond du Lac Follies

It has been 22 years since the Follies has been running in The Circle newspaper in Minneapolis. So let us all gather around for...

Native Issues in the Halls of Government

Poisoning the waters The three-week Minnesota government shutdown ended with Gov. Mark Dayton signing a sheaf of spending bills, including the omnibus environment, energy...

Native American garden planted at the U of?MN-Morris

A new Native American garden is growing this summer at the University of Minnesota, Morris Crocus Valley Gardens. The gardens are adjacent to the...

What's new in the Community

Exhibition on Minnesota treaties will begin touring in August "Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations" is a new traveling exhibition that...

White House launchs Native Youth Challenge

In a video message, President Obama announced the challenge at the 2011 UNITY Youth Conference, calling for young American Indian and Alaska Native leaders...

Native youth play Lacrosse on the White House lawn

The White House hosted its first-ever lacrosse clinic on July 11 on the South Lawn featuring some of the nation's best lacrosse players and...

Claim forms due in Sept. for Cobell fund settlement

Judge Thomas Hogan issued an order on July 27 granting final approval to the $3.4 billion        settlement for the Cobell trust fund...

SEC?warns that scams may target $3.4B Indian settlement

he Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in July warned Native Americans against scammers who may be coming after their share of a $3.4 billion...

Ojibwe Language Immersion Camp fun for the whole family

The 3rd Annual Nagaajiwanaang Ambe, Ojibwemodaa Immersion Camp was held June 23 - June 26 at the Kiwenz Campground in Sawyer, MN. Over 500...

NACC Weight Loss Challenge participants lose 610 lbs.

This past April over 200 participants of all ages entered a 12 week weight loss challenge at the Native American Community Clinic (NACC) in...

Gibbs House Teaches Dakota Language

he Gibbs Museum hosted a their first Dakota Language camp for youth grades 1st through 4th this summer from June 27th to July 1st....

Dear Minneapolis Partners and Friends,

Dear Minneapolis Partners and Friends, Beginning in July 2011, Minneapolis Public Schools has made an ongoing commitment to better communicate with our American Indian families...

It ain't easy being indian

THE MOOSIE CHRONICLES CONTINUE - THE RETURN TO REZBERRY After months of miserable weather Rezberry is finally enjoying summer. The Sun gently warms my golden...

JULY-AUGUST Community Calendar

July 7 Native Youth Farmers Markets Dream of Wild Health Farm is returning with Farmers Markets! Buy fresh, organic, locally grown vegetables and support Native teens...

JULY – AUGUST Powwow Calendar

July 15-17 Mii-Gwitch Mahnomen Days Mii-Gwitch Mahnomen Days 49th Annual Traditional Powwow. 6 mi. West of Deer Diver MN on US 2, Ball Club, MN....

Native Issues in the Halls of Government

Dakota memories of 1862 Some hard feelings don't soften that much with time - even after 150 years. The dispossession of the Dakota people from...

Fond du Lac Follies

The Water Walkers came walking along the northern border of the Fond du Lac Reservation. This group was carrying a copper bucket of nibi...

WHATS NEW IN THE COMMUNITY:

Leech Lake Tribal College Golf Classic results On June 24th, 116 golfers converged on Long Bow Golf Club to support the 6th annual Leech Lake...