Latest Reservation News
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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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THE MOOSIE CHRONICLES CONTINUE - THE RETURN TO REZBERRY
After months of miserable weather Rezberry is finally enjoying summer. The Sun gently warms my golden...
Calendar
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...
events
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....
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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...
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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...
Community News
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...
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Community comes together to grow traditional crops of corn
At the end of a winding dirt road near the village of White Earth is a small farm, a few acres cleared in the...
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Ethnic Cultural Tourism Conference to be held in July
Several organizations focused on promoting tourism in the American Indian community and in other communities of color will gather with their colleagues from around...
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Oill drilling battle over Bear Butte in South Dakota
In Sturgis S.D., Meade County commissioners abandoned the notion of suing over the state's recent decision to limit oil drilling at the Bear Butte...
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EPA wants input on Cass Lake Superfund site
Cass Lake, the location of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation as well as the St. Regis Paper Company Superfund Site, held a public meeting...
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Wild Rice In Danger
Proposed sulfide limit increases
in Minnesota's lakes would
endanger natural wild rice growth.
At the State Capitol, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed legislation that, among...
Calendar
JUNE COMMUNITY CALENDAR
June 3, 7, 21, 28
Hennepin offers low-cost vaccination
Hennepin offers low-cost vaccination clinics which includes measles. Vaccines prevent diseases for people of all ages, and...
The Arts
Premiere of Two Spirits to air on June14 on PBS
In a remote town, 16 year old Fred Martinez became one of the youngest hate-crime victims when he was brutually murdered a quarter mile...
Passing On
Vincent "Bean" Leith February 21, 1956 – May 11, 2011
Vincent "Bean" Leith, age 55, of the Lower Sioux Community journeyed to the spirit world on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Wood Dale...
events
JUNE Powwow Calendar
June 10-12
White Earth Powwow
White Earth Powwow Grounds, Crane Rd., White Earth MN. FMI: Gary at 218-983-3285.
June 10-12
Jerry Fairbank's Powwow
1150 Mission Rd., Sawyer, MN....
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Last month's BIG NEWS was, of course, the death of Osama Bin Laden, U.S. codename Geronimo. What? Really people? Of course there was a...
