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Previous 2019 State of the Band Address A Wild Ride with the GoodSky Boys Community Efforts Delay Sandpiper Deadline Opiate Addiction in Newborns Affecting Community Separation of Powers Provides Checks and Balances Youth Attend National Conference in Atlanta Apply Now for PCs for People Pipe and Dish is a Nay Ah Shing Tradition Road Crews Gear Up for Winter with New Trucks Benjamin is a Lifelong Learner – and Teacher – of Ojibwe ‘Cardio Sampler’ Gets Students’ Hearts Pumping NON-REMOVABLE: Band Still Fighting for Reservation Band Members Urged to Aim High Opiate Problem Affects Everyone Career Focused: Band Members Dedicated to Following Legal Path Cultural Sovereignty a Major Theme at 2015 State of the Band Legislative Counsel Stacey Thunder Unveils New Online Series Gii Dodaiminaanig, Our Clan System 2015 State of the Band Address: Protecting the Gift Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy Now Offering ITV College Courses Nay Ah Shing Staff Invited to Schoolyard Garden Conference TERO Director Named to National Post PCs for People Application Deadline Extended Band Hosting Elder Abuse Awareness Conference Commissioner Appointed to National Board Fighting For His Culture Hwy 169 lane closures in Vineland Feb. 9–27 Cement Mason Union Training Available Elder's Passing Results in Controversy Over Autopsy Rights Celebrated at Treaty Day Events Early Education Awarded with 4-Star Parent Aware Rating Pine Grove Proposed as NASS Satellite Anti-Bullying Club Sends Positive Message Fighting for our Future: Preventing and Stopping Opiate Abuse Partners for Prevention: Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices Band Leading Charge for New Legislation on Autopsy Objections Chief Executive Benjamin Receives Tim Wapato Sovereign Warrior Award Opiate Abuse Awareness Takes Spotlight Celebrating Treaty Day 2015 Sugar Bush Season: One Sweet Tradition Straight Talk with Joe Nayquonabe Bella Boyd Honored at Special Olympics Minnesota Event Mille Lacs Polar Bear Plungers Raise More Than $42,000! Education Department Focuses on Graduation Rates Students, Staff Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Low Walleye Numbers Mean Smaller Tribal Harvest What is Self-Governance? Just Ask John New Judge Is at Home Away From Home 24th Annual Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Grand Celebration Adopt-a-Shoreline Returns: Let’s Clean Up the Lake Making the Most of the College Experience Nay Ah Shing Graduates Looking Forward to Future Joe Nayquonabe Named NAFOA Executive of the Year From Government to Casinos — Living History with Doug Sam Band Member Following Dream to Florida Onamia Lady Panthers Chasing Hoop Dreams 9th Annual Ojibwe Language College Quiz Bowl Chiminising Elder Shaped by Cultural Ways Student Achievement Celebrated at American Indian Graduation Banquet Protect Our Lands From The Sandpiper Pipeline Band Member Has a Thirst for Knowledge Photos from the 2015 Memorial Day Powwow Department of Justice Proposes Legislation to Improve Access to Voting for American Indians and Alaska Natives Forty-One Defendants Charged With Conspiracy To Traffic Drugs To Indian Reservations From the Brainerd Dispatch National CPR & AED Awareness Week is June 1-7 Cultural Artist Joni Boyd Teaches Youth Traditional Ways in Summer Classes From MPR: Minnesota tribes press concerns over pipeline plan, wild rice Anishinaabe Immersion Camp is June 23 through 25 Band Members Producing Jingle Dress Documentary EZ Enrollment Day at Anishinaabe College Historic Agreement Reached to Combat Crime State Patrol looking to diversify workforce Transportation available to Sandpiper hearing June 5 Band Hosts Tribal Relations Conference Band Hosts Tribal Summit On Crisis of Indian Children Minisinaakwaang speaks out against Sandpiper Pine Grove Satellite Project Approved ATV classes scheduled in all three districts Eddy’s Resort: Same Name, New Look Grand Casino Hinckley to host National Indian Gaming Commission training Wanted: Youth powwow dancers From the Duluth News Tribune: Mille Lacs band vows to fight Sandpiper County rejects Social Host Ordinance From the Star Tribune: Pipeline protest draws marchers to St. Paul Breaking the Silence: Confronting the Problem of Elder Abuse From the Mille Lacs Messenger: Mille Lacs Band protests pipeline Niigaan basketball camps are June 16-18 Hinckley prepares for a Grand Celebration From the Mille Lacs County Times: Principal Norberg begins journey into retirement Join the 14th Annual Walk around Mille Lacs Mark your calendar: Inaugural Gii-Ishkonigewag Powwow is July 24-26 Nay Ah Shing fifth grade graduation Walking with Water at Nay Ah Shing Graduate recognition ceremony is this Wednesday Wii Du youth learn CPR From the Brainerd Dispatch: Anishinaabe — Healing culture, healing oneself Hwy. 169 project on schedule Men to gather at District I immersion grounds Nay Ah Shing Students Go To Purdue University Band members kick off NCAI conference in St. Paul District II community meeting features information, inspiration 132 honored for educational achievement Election to be Held on MCT Membership Amendment Minisinaakwaang Says No to Sandpiper Notice of Public Meetings on Proposed Pipeline Office Building Grand Opening in Hinckley Indian Education Funding Gets Boost from State Lawmakers Lawsuit Challenges Minnesota Adoption Law Mille Lacs culture showcased in St. Paul Benjamin sworn in for new term Chiminising to host basketball tourneys Grand Casino Hinckley Hosts Training Conference Mobile Dental Clinic Native Pride: Bill Schaaf’s Life of Service Open house at Hinckley Medical Office Building July 23 Klapel’s Vision for DNR Based on Anishinaabe Values Know the Rules for Dog Ownership on Tribal Lands Moose, HHS Take Steps to Combat Opiates DNR Installs ‘Beaver Deceiver’ in District III Band Joins Fish and Wildlife Service to Celebrate Refuge Centennial From NPR: White House Hosts Tribal Youth Register Now for the 2nd Annual Family Golf Outing DNR: State anglers closing in on walleye quota Nay Ah Shing Students Return from GERI Residential Camp From the Aitkin Age: CLC hires first local Ojibwe speaker/teacher Gii-Ishkonigewag Powwow is July 24-26 in District II From the Aitkin Age: Remembering the Sandy Lake tragedy MIKWENDAAGOZIWAG: They are remembered Anishinaabeg Gather to Remember Sandy Lake Tragedy State May Shut Down Mille Lacs Walleye Harvest Former Speaker Was a Man of Compassion Commissioner Sworn in for Full Term Mille Lacs Delegation Attends White House Tribal Youth Gathering A Concrete Plan for the Future Technology Provides Anishinaabe College Students New Options ‘If I Can Do It, Anyone Can’ Applicants sought for Ojibwe Immersion Academy Weekend Cohort Cultural Center Hosts Fall Programs New Principal Stresses Need for Change Hand Drum Class Connects Boys to Heritage The Good Way of Life at Minobimaadiziwin Pine County Joins CodeRED Emergency Notification Service St. Paul Declares Indigenous Peoples Day Pipeline Opponents Make Their Case in McGregor A Zest for Life: The Condensed Story of Dale Greene Drumkeepers Call for One-Year Suspension of Netting Second Pipeline Proposed for Sandpiper Corridor 49th Annual Traditional Powwow Band Leaders Address Opiate Addiction with Elected Officials In Effort to Find Allies and Solutions Healthy Food, Healthy People Another Year of Doing What They Love New Director Helps Minisinaakwaang Kick off School Year Family and Frybread are Key Ingredients for a Successful Business New Director Brings Unique Perspective Community Support Services Response Team Works to End Truancy Vet Clinic Coming to District I EPA Administrator Visits Mille Lacs Highway 169 lane closures north of Milaca begin Sept. 1 Court Rules that Sandpiper Decision Was Illegal Minnesota Indian Housing Conference, Sept. 15, 2015, Welcome Remarks by Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin Chief Executive Addresses Housing Conference From the Aitkin Independent Age: A Crude Awakening Band Hosts Nibi Miinawaa Manoomin Symposium Harvest, Poach, Jig, Winnow: Ricing Process is Tribal Tradition History and Culture Are Alive at Rice Lake Landing October is the Falling Leaves Moon Band and State Leaders Continue to Build Strong Bond Where There’s Smoke, There’s Firefighters Wild Rice and Habitat Restoration on Lake Ogechie Band Member named Executive Director of Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Ground Broken for District I Housing Development Band Departments Provide Supplies for the New School Year Mille Lacs County Board Votes to Terminate Law Enforcement Agreement Catholic Charities Seeks to Build Community to Work on Key Issues Mille Lacs Band Divests from Wells Fargo New Resource Officer Hired for Nay Ah Shing Schools Sheriff, Police Chief Address District I Community Ayaabadak Ishkode Band Members Graduate from Pre-Apprenticeship Training Band, Pine County Sign New Law Enforcement Agreement Chiminising Hosts Ziigwan Powwow Good People Are All Around Us Heroin and Opioid Forum Presents Perspectives on Epidemic HHS Employees Attend Point of Dispensing Seminar HHS Prepares to Re-Open Four Winds Joanne Boyd Recognized for 10 Years of Contributions to WIC Program Kegg’s Message Helped Preserve Reservation Larry ‘Amik’ Smallwood: An Anishinaabe Success Story Leaders Meet Urban Area Band Members to Provide Updates Native Rappers Take Stage in District I New Hinckley Community Center is Taking Shape Public Health Sponsors Cultural Presentation State Seeks Public Comment on Line 3 5th Annual Adopt-a-Shoreline Clean-Up Effort on Lake Mille Lacs Band Members and Allies State Strong Opposition to Line 3 Chameleon 5K — Rainbow of Color at Rice Lake Refuge Commissioners Discuss Concerns with District III Band Members District II Student Headed to Indigenous Games Emergency Response Committee Prepares for Wildfire Gikendandaa i’iw Ojibwemowin — Learn the Ojibwe Language Leadership Conference Addresses Culture, Communication Memorial Weekend Features Film, Music, Art, Powwow Nay Ah Shing Meets Goals, Raises Bar for Next Year Our Relationship with the Environment Red Cross Volunteers Bring Sheltering Workshop to District I Secretary-Treasurer Attends NCAI Conference in Connecticut State, Federal Politics Loom Large in Indian Country State-Tribal Relations in Action: Band Public Safety Headlines Meeting with Governor Staying Safe, Being Prepared in Summer Months Understanding MCT- Mille Lacs Band Issues All We Have is Each Other Band and Pine County Continue Collaboration on Important Issues Commissioner Stresses Natural Resources are Gifts from Manidoo Dentists Bring Experience, Empathy to Ne-Ia-Shing Clinic Equine-Assisted Therapy Helps Band Members Heal, Recover Wenji-ganawendamang Gidakiiminaan Indigenous Games Are a Family Tradition for Reuben Gibbs Leonard Sam Ricing and Fishing Meetings Prepare Band Members for Constitutional Convention Minisinaakwaang Celebrates at Gii-Ishkonigewag Powwow Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Will Hold Constitutional Convention New District II Associate Justice is Excited by New Role Pipeline Risks and the Next Steps Protecting Wisdom Keepers — Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities Road Project Raises Concerns over Artifacts, Remains School’s IN for Summer! State of Minnesota Working Family Tax Credit 2017 Update Stroke Danger Threatens MN Tribes The 1855 Reservation: M-Opinion Says Boundaries Are Intact Treuer Addresses Cultural Continuity, Cultural Change What Defines Me as a Mille Lacs Band Member Wide-Ranging Discussion at First MCT Constitutional Convention Meetings September is National Preparedness Month Commissioner of Administration Works to Implement Chief's Vision Mille Lacs is Second Home for New Education Commissioner New Health and Human Services Commissioner Sets High Goals for Healthcare in Indian Country Camp Ripley Commander Honored at Powwow Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin's September 2017 Letter Comment Period Open for Changes to Wild Rice Standards A Drum Is the Heartbeat of the Mother Band Members Invited to Smudge Capitol Mino Bimaadiziwin Helps Band Members Overcome Barriers Moccasin Telegraph — The Rhythm of Ricing September Legislative Update Traditional Images Chosen in License Plate Contest National Preparedness Month: Make a Plan to Help Your Neighbors and Community Airboat Training Prepares Officers for Rescue Operations Bassmaster Angler of the Year Tournament Returns to Mille Lacs Love Water, Not Oil — Honor the Earth Rides for Life Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures Names Michele Palomaki CEO of Wewinabi, Inc. Survey Says Band Members Favor New Approach to Truancy They Are Remembered at Big Sandy Lake DNR Commissioner Extends Ricing Hours in District I National Preparedness Month Week 3: Practice and Build Out Your Plans Governor Pressures County to Sign Law Enforcement Agreement with Band Minnesotans to Gather at State Capitol to HOLD THE LINE on Enbridge Line 3 TERC Meets with Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management Chief Executive Hosts Meet-and-Greet with New Commissioners Legislative News — License Plates, TERO, Ethics Code Child Support Enforcement Update October/November 2017 Newest Pipeline Developments Encouraging, But Not Resolved Line 3 Hearings This Week in East Lake, Hinckley New Beginnings Women's Gathering October 2017 Message from the Chief Executive ‘Percap Patrol’ Brings Anti-Drug Message to Reservation Neighborhoods Band Members Seek Answers, Action After Surge in Overdoses Bassmaster Brings Anglers, Crowds Back to Mille Lacs Community Members Step Up, Come Together to Fight Addictions District I Welcomes Teachers and Staff of Onamia Schools Gego Awakaanaaken Giwiiji-Bimaadiziim It's Time for Action Minor Trust Training Scheduled for Nov. 13 Pine Grove Students Get Hands-on Lessons in Safety Nay Ah Shing Students Learn about Safety, Fire Prevention Band, Pine County Work Together to Hire Community Coach Message from the Chief Executive, November 2017 ‘Percap Patrol’ Leads to Discussion, Organization, Action Band Members, Officials Present at NCAI Convention Let Our Voices Be Heard Micronesian Canoes Come to Mille Lacs November 2017 State and Local News Briefs Circle of Health Plans Weekly MNSure Enrollment Events Mille Lacs Chapter of Natives Against Heroin Meets November 2017 National News Briefs Teaching People About Anishinaabe Band Members, Employees Chosen for Leadership Training DAR Inducted Into Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame HHS Meets with U of M on Drug Courts, Precision Medicine Walk for Family Peace Brings Awareness of Domestic Violence Wraparound Staff Attend Homelessness Conference Zumba Dances Its Way Into District II Grants Department Responds to Community Needs Immersion Teacher Receives Teaching License, Second Degree Winter Hazard Awareness Week is Nov. 6-10 Pine County, Mille Lacs Band Seek Applicants for Community Coach Position Mille Lacs Band Designated Heart Safe Community Onamia Teachers Learn Ojibwemowin Pine Grove Update — Safety, Weather, New Books Tribal Cultural Surveys in Progress on Proposed Pipeline Corridor Grand Casinos Honor Veterans with Free Meal Mille Lacs Band Receives Grant to Address Opioid Crisis Department of the Interior Searches for 17,000 Native American Individuals to Claim Accounts Before November 27 Deadline Band to Hold Law Enforcement Rally at Capitol Letter from Feds Confirms Boundaries, Law Enforcement Powers Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Files Lawsuit Against Mille Lacs County Secretary of Interior Meets with Band, County on Law Enforcement Band Members Rally to 'Un-Cuff Our Cops' WEWIN Experience Inspires Youth to Take Action Blandin Provides Lessons in Leadership and Community Mille Lacs Band Broadband Vision, Projects Held up as Example at Statewide Conference Annual Corporate Ventures Fall Feast December Message from the Chief Executive Max and His Flutes Mediation Stalls; County Hires Attorney Wenda-noomage-apaginigod A’aw Anishinaabe — Drug Abuse Among Anishinaabe The Healing Power of Running Quilting Tribal Court Seeks Special Magistrate Deadlines Approaching for Insurance Applications Former Inmate Gives Back to Correctional Facility Vet Clinic Coming to East Lake Band Members Share Stories at Tribal Opioid Summit Elder Refreshes Nursing Skills Ge-Niigaanizijig Storytelling Camp Psychologist Speaks on Race Relations, Economic Disparities Pet Health Clinics Return to Districts I, II, and IIa Attempted Eagle Rescue Shows Danger of Lead Community Center is the Place to be for District I Teens Former NHL Scout Donates to Kindergarten Class Making Culture Cool Again Ricing School — Learning, Fun Combine at Manoomin Harvest Treuer Presents an Honest History of Thanksgiving Band Members Ask Questions, Give Feedback to DNR Ojibwe Language Becoming Priority at Onamia Schools Pine Grove Students Study Planets, Art, Anatomy Chippewa Tribe 2018 Election Calendar Released LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST OPIOID MANUFACTURERS Band’s Broadband Efforts are Model at Statewide Conference Insurance Deadline Is January 14 Message from the Chief Executive New License Plates Available from DMV Per Cap Patrol, Tribal Police Offer Mutual Support Constitutional Convention Heading to Grand Portage in January Band, Pine County Share Local Government Innovation Award January 2018 Legislative Update January Pine Grove Update Mediation Continues, County Responds County Board Approves Contracts for Legal Defense of Sheriff, Attorney Program Fair Comes to District II District I Health Clinic Is Taking Shape Charlie Lippert — Engineer by Day, Language Learner by Night DNR Program Receives Award for Fish Hatchery Enbridge Obstacles Can’t Stop Protectors From the Pain, to the Game Keeping the Ojibwe Language Alive Virgil Wind — School Board Chair Extraordinaire Chief Executive Highlights "New Warriorism" in State of the Band Address Executive Branch Commissioners' Reports 2018 State of the Judiciary Police Chief Sara Rice Becomes First Tribal Chief on Minnesota POST Board Winter Storytelling Event Focuses on Keeping Tobacco Sacred Gaa-izhi-ina’oonwewizid A’aw Anishinaabe-abinoojiinh — What the Manidoog Gave Us as Anishinaabe to Help Our Babies GLIFWC Officials Study Resource Management in Peru Commissioners Attend Indigenous Governance Program Youth Create Tribute to Mentor With Help From Native Artist, Community Members Moccasin Telegraph — Preserving Our Language and Culture State of the Judiciary: The ‘Ripple Effect’ of the Opioid Crisis Band Assembly Called to Order — 2017 Legislative Highlights February News Briefs A New Warriorism — 2018 State of the Band Address February Band Briefs Power to the People — Leaders Praise Grassroots Efforts GLIFWC Announces 2018 Summer Internships Tribal Police Chief Earns Back-to-Back Honors HHS Sponsors Manoomin Cookoff East Lake Hearing Focuses on Cultural Impact of Proposed Line 3 Pipeline Urban Youth 'Shop with a Cop' Positive Indian Parenting Training for Trainers Trainees Convert Centers Into Shelters Candidates Certified for April 3 Primary Election Igloo Project Makes Learning Fun for Wewinabi Students Mille Lacs' Circle of Influence New Date, Venue for Basketball Tournament Waakobinigod A’aw Anishinaabe — That Which Pulls Anishinaabe From Their Original Teachings Youth Powwow Returns to Chiminising March 24 BIA Forum Educates on Opioid Crisis Polar Plunge Returns to Mille Lacs March 10 Affordable CPR/AED Class Coming to Urban Office April 9-13 is Severe Weather Awareness Week Pharmacist Shares the Facts on Narcan Lady Baller — Chiminising Student Finds Success on Court March 2018 Local News Briefs March 2018 State and National News Briefs DIIA Youth Bowls in State Tournament Winter Camp Provides Hands-On Education at Rutledge Band Member Artists Light Up the Cities Moccasin Telegraph — Using Tobacco to Pray for Others Four Winds Continues to Meet Band Member Needs Know Your Government — Health and Human Services Absentee Ballots Available for April 3 Primary Biologists Give Update on Status of Ogaa Treaty Rights Day Celebrates Heritage Rachel Dorion — Harvesting Health The Welcoming Face of Chiminising Make Your Voice Heard: Vote! Aadizookewin! Winter Storytellers Take Center Stage at Grand Makwa April 3 Primary Will Narrow Field for Secretary-Treasurer, District Reps April 2018 Message from the Chief Executive April 2018 News Briefs Band Seeks Self-Governance Growth Through Native Farm Bill Efforts 3rd Annual Ziigwan Youth Powwow Native Governance Center Moderates Candidate Forums Frances Davis — Living Through Changes in District I Moccasin Telegraph — Springtime Sugarbushing Band Members Elect New Secretary-Treasurer, Representative Candidates District III Athletes Advance to State Mille Lacs Band Announces Primary Election Results 2018 Spring Cleanup Is Coming! Tony Buckanaga — Iron Chef Minisinaakwang Chief Executive Marks Anniversary of Self-Governance with Senate Testimony Ziinzibaakwadwaaboo Harvest Shows Reality of Climate Change Prepared for Emergency Band Members Encouraged to Apply to First Ever Tribal Youth Gathering Bemidji Students Honored for Audio-Visual Production Work Mille Lacs Indian Museum May Events and Classes Beloved Wewinabi Gramma Retires May 2018 News Briefs District I Cleanup Rescheduled Miigwanens Geyaabi Eni-dibaajinjigaazod — The Story of Miigwanens Continues Moccasin Telegraph — Growing Up in Nature 50+ Program Provides Job Opportunities The Generous Life of Beatrice Taylor Diving into Mille Lacs Lake Biology Language Warrior's Lifelong Love Affair with Ojibwemowin Sugarbush — The Sweetest Tradition Water is Who We Are — Protect Us Minor Trust Training Rescheduled for May 16 House Members File Protest Against Rep. Sondra Erickson Band Seeks Dismissal of Counterclaim Band to Receive 5,000 Drug Disposal Kits to Safely Dispose of Prescriptions Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin Accepts Orville Freeman Award Big Weekend Ahead at Mille Lacs Indian Museum Self-Governance Conference Recognizes Band's Historic Contributions NAS takes 1st, 2nd at Annual Quiz Bowl Students Learn Money Management from Experts at Minor Trust Training Seminar May 2018 News Briefs Weweni Inaabaji' Aw Asemaa League All-Native Tourney Brings High-Energy Hoops to Mille Lacs Fishery Committee Discusses Relationship with Tribes Governor Vetoes Rice Bill Lady Luck Estates Project Wins Award HHS Department, U of M Seek to Reduce Disparities in Tobacco-Related Illness June 2018 Message from the Chief Executive Will the Real Wild Wild Rice Please Stand Up? A Beautiful Day for a Powwow 'Gigsy' Brings Digital Media Training to Nay Ah Shing Band Members Honored at Graduation Event Elder Financial Exploitation on the Rise The Family Violence Prevention Program Is Here to Help Band Members Create Welcoming Environment at Four Winds Moccasin Telegraph — The Center of the Moon Namebinikaa! Nay Ah Shing Students Learn Spearing Tradition Baabiitaw's Bush Foundation Fellowship: Year One Gikendandaa i'iw Ojibwemowin — Learn the Ojibwe Language Election Day is June 12 MILLE LACS BAND ANNOUNCES GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS iQuits Project Presents Final Report Band Supports Fond du Lac in Opposing PolyMet Land Swap Heavy Haul of Trash at Adopt-a-Shoreline Pomp and Pride at NAS Graduation Hundreds of Pounds of Electronic Waste Recycled Through DNR Program Community Activism Brings Awareness and Response to Foster Care Crisis Wewinabi Students Receive Head Start Diplomas State and Local News Briefs Anishinaabe Values Motorcycle Ride Gears Up July 28 Grassroots Group Hosts Picnic Keeping Tobacco Sacred is Theme of Digital Storytelling Interviews Mark your calendar: Minnesota primaries are August 14! Moccasin Telegraph — Summer Gathering Outgoing Assembly Marks Accomplishments from Last Year Anderson Shares Recipes for Success with Band Youth July 2018 Message from the Chief Executive Active in the Language Former Tribal Judge Richard Osburn Running for Mille Lacs County Attorney Opioid/Heroin Awareness Community Outreach Vets Remember the Fallen at Normandy ALICE Prepares Schools for Emergency End-of-School-Year Picnic Brings Urban Members Together Gikendandaa I’iw Ojibwemowin— Learn the Ojibwe Language GLIFWC Healing Circle Run National Veterans Exhibit Comes to Mille Lacs Indian Museum Painting Unveiled Featuring Mille Lacs Band Marine Veteran Mille Lacs Band Swears In New Band Assembly Members Teen Pregnancy Program Completes Live It! Curriculum Implementation Nay Ah Shing Summer School Has Something for Everyone Baby Moccasin Class for Young Mothers ClearWay Tribal Tobacco Grant Ends BIA Agent Discusses Opioid Epidemic State Approves Line 3; Opponents Regroup and Plan for the Next Phase August Events at Mille Lacs Indian Museum August News Briefs First Homes Finished at Lady Luck Estates August 2018 Message from the Chief Executive Native Votes Needed in Crucial Primary New Secretary-Treasurer Sets Agenda for Band Assembly Band Participates in Healing Circle Run Moccasin Telegraph — Fall Ricing Native Americans Are Important Partners in Prevention Cheyanne Peet — A Warrior Fighting an Invisible Enemy Grassroots Groups Are Changing Minds and Changing Lives Chief Executive Encourages Band Members to Vote August 14 Band Conducts First Telemetry Study of Mille Lacs Walleye Mille Lacs Band endorses Keith Ellison for Attorney General Brawn, Brains, Beauty, and Determination Minzel Brings Her Message to District I Community Picnic Osburn's First Priority: Fix the Band/County Relationship Peggy Flanagan Hopes to Make History as Lieutenant Governor Voting in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions What's on My Primary Election Ballot? Band Hosts Weekend Woodland Conference August 25 and 26 Mille Lacs Soil and Water Conservation District Board Announces Vacancy New CEO visits Indian Museum Child Seats, CPR/AED, First Aid, Smoke Alarms Available Youth Firearms Safety Class Coming Home/Facing Re-Entry Two-Day Workshop Moccasin Telegraph — Sharing Traditions with Children and Grandchildren Attention Turns to General Election Band Partners with Neighbors, Law Enforcement at National Night Out GLIFWC Holds Annual Mikwendaagoziwag Ceremony September 2018 Message from the Chief Executive Branches Meet in Spirit of Collaboration DNR Fisheries Biologist Provides Update on Harvest, Telemetry Study, Hatchery Get to Know Your Legislative Office Staff Members September 2018 News Briefs Stories from the 2018 WEWIN Conference Youth Gathering Inspires Future Leaders Early Education Department Prepares for School Year It's a Public Affair Youth Learn Leadership at Day Camp Motorcyle Ride Brings Awareness of Anishinaabe Values Nay Ah Shing's Gifted and Talented Program Brings Students to Purdue Aquaculture Biologist Brings New Skills to Mille Lacs DNR Ethnobotanist Shares Knowledge of Wild Food and Medicine Growing Business Puts Family First Police Seek Information after Tragic Death Sheriff Releases Photo of Vehicle of Interest Minor Trust Training Scheduled for October 17 Band, County Approve Law Enforcement Agreement District II Receives Updates on Education, Circle of Health Early Voting Underway; Plan to Vote November 6 or Sooner! District III Residents Discuss Opioids, Education, Smudge Walk Get to Know Your Legislative Staff Pine Grove Plans for Year-Round School Legislative Branch Plans Revisor's Office Federal Judge Dismisses Mille Lacs County's Counterclaim Family Hopes Benji's Death Leads to Justice, Healing, Unity 2018 Message from the Chief Executive Community Members Come Together for Smudge Walk Following Homicide Meshakwad Center Makes Fitness Fun Adrienne Benjamin Selected to NCAIED 40 Under 40 Abinoojiiyag Curriculum Picks up STEAM Band, GLIFWC Biologists Meet with State Advisory Committee Band Hosts Self-Governance Conference in St. Paul Camp Brings Spotlight to Homelessness Family Atmosphere Promotes Learning at Minisinaakwaang Immersion Program Builds on First Year's Success Moccasin Telegraph — Respecting the Creator's Creation Nurturing Nature — Curt Kalk Shares Cultural Knowledge Pine Grove Students Go to Safety School Gigitigemin Anishinaabewiyang HHS Building, Community Center on Schedule in District I Health and Human Services Hosts Annual District Health Fairs Radinovich Hopes to Win Nolan's Seat Sober Squad Brings Message of Healing, Hope, and Sobriety to Brainerd Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan: Your Team for Indian Country St. John Reflects on First Four Months Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence Band Assembly Meets in Urban Area Band Reaches Out to Mille Lacs Friends DNR Involves Nay Ah Shing Students in Fishery Research Early Education Students Crunch Their Way to Healthier Eating Emy Minzel Seeks to Oust Erickson Moccasin Telegraph — As Long As We Hear Those Drums November 6 Is an Important Day Locally, Regionally, Nationally November 2018 Message from the Chief Executive November 2018 News Briefs Ricing Is Always Worthwhile for Alicia Secretary-Treasurer Reports on First 100 Days in Office Democratic Candidates Rally on the Reservation Steve Premo Becomes a Full-Time Artist Band Member Wordsmith Gives Reading in Minneapolis Historic Election for Native Americans Native Thrive Looks to Empower Youth Through Sports Urban Area Pays Tribute to Herb Sam Benjamin Named to List of Influential Young Native Americans Freddy's Passion for Makazinataagewin Spans Generations Wiidanokiindiwag Youth Program Helps Out at Homeless Camp DNR Hosts Presentation on the Real History of Thanksgiving Minnesota Indian Education Conference Comes to Hinckley Artwork Unveiled at Four Winds NAS Student Project Earns Thumbs Up from Chief Executive Chief Executive Appointed to Walz- Flanagan Transition Team Government Center Name Changed to Honor Chief Executive Marge Anderson Government Officials Welcome Students December 2018 Message from the Chief Executive Moccasin Telegraph — Coming Home Vet Clinic Makes District I Pets Happy and Healthy December News Briefs Circle of Health Deadlines GRA Director Provides 'Health Check' to Band Assembly Who's Dallas? A Who, That's Who! Sober Squad Members Gather for Training in District I Band Members and Employees Attend Adverse Childhood Experiences Training Urban Members Celebrate at Holiday Party Generations Basketball Camp Brings Healthy Fun to District I Thomas X Entertains, Enlightens, Inspires in District I Upward Bound Helps Students Thrive in College and Beyond A Christmas Wish and a Letter from Heaven Using Art to Celebrate Diversity Welcome Babies! A Time Gone By Band Members Attend Chamber Dinner Community Development Hosts Public Meetings in January Director of Department of Athletic Regulation Provides Update to Assembly Anishinaabe Ice Fishing! Counselor Knows Both Sides of Treatment Experience Curtain Rises on Meshakwad Center Judges Seek Input on Court System Moccasin Telegraph — Winter Legends Start with Snowfall January 2019 News Briefs Band Hosts Multijurisdictional Training Band, Pine County, East Central Public Schools Recognized for Cooperation Lifelong Learner Is Ready to Help Others Personal and Professional Growth Go Hand-in-Hand 'New Warriors,' Tribal Government Partner for Progress in Fight Against Opioids Delegates Attend Constitutional Convention District I Members Learn about Medication-Assisted Recovery, WEWIN at Community Meeting February 2019 Moccasin Telegraph February 2019 News Briefs Long Road Back to School 2019 State of the Judicial Branch 2019 State of the Legislative Branch Kayana Bearheart Joins the Guard Special Election in District III February 5 'It Takes a Community to Heal a Community' Artistic Curation of Cultural Traditions Filmmaker, Hip Hop Artist Thomas X Coming to Hinckley Summer Language Immersion Academy Applications Open Winter Stories and Special Feast Fill Up Guests at Museum Youth Embrace Biboon at Mille Lacs Indian Museum DNR Announces Youth Color Drawing Contest Neighbors Help Neighbors During Power Outage Brandon Works for Success — On and Off the Court Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Releases Wild Rice Report Band Members Give Powerful Testimony At Opioid Hearing Band Youth Spar with the Pros at Meshakwad Department of Athletic Regulation brings world championship to casino Moccasin Telegraph — Traditional Ojibwe Crafts Get Ready for 2019 Tribal Harvest on Mille Lacs Rarick Victory Means Another Special Election Sovereignty Day Offers Hope for Better Future Dad Doubles as Basketball Coach What is Circle of Health? March 2019 Message from the Chief Executive Small Acts, Big Impacts Verdict Came as a Surprise — To Some, that is Housing Board Meets Members Where they Live A Place to Call Your Own Robin Eagle — The Friendly Face of Nay Ah Shing Hot Cotton and Hissing Irons —Remembering Noni Band Officials Attend MAST Impact Week Office of Solicitor General Receives Patriot Award Onamia Hosts Annual Concurrence Hearing Chief Executive Announces Warriorism Grants Prairie Island Prepares Stronghearts Native Helpline Expands Hours Band celebrates 20th Anniversary of treaty rights victory! DNR Treaty Rights Cell Phone Photo Contest Winners! Legislative Branch considers update to Revenue Allocation Plan What is Purchased and Referred Care? Mille Lacs Band Flag Flies at Family Justice Centers Moccasin Telegraph — The Migration Story April 2019 Message from the Chief Executive Crafting Series Concludes with Celebration New HHS Commissioner is ready to serve One Year Out, Census Participation Encouraged Sharing Culture Through Arts and Education Zaagibagaang Uses Facebook, Web to Educate Tribal Members on MCT Constitution Misi-Zaaga'iganing Basketball Tourney Promotes Year-Round Fitness Natalie Weyaus — Working Through the Changes Ziibaaska'Iganagooday Jingle Dress Exhibit opens The Transformative Power of Anishinaabemowin April 8-12 is Severe Weather Awareness Week I Want to Be Like Rick — The Importance of Role Models 'Big Rig Vinny' — A Drive for Change District I Rep Shares Band Assembly Update Get Ready for Spring Cleanup! Governor Walz Signs Historic Executive Order to Expand Tribal-State Relations District IIa Learns about Medical Research Lt. Gov. joins Tribal Collaborative Meeting Chiminising Youth Bowlers Compete at Districts You're Invited to the Minnesota Senior Games! Education Commissioner Ratified A Sisterhood of Lifelong Learners Band Assembly Seeks Input on Proposed Amendments to Statutes Decolonize Your Diet with Indigenous Foods May 2019 Message from the Chief Executive EIGHT CHARGED IN DRUG TRAFFICKING CONSPIRACY Understand the Band's Lawsuit Friends gather for Sober Night Memoriam Supreme Court Decision Cements Treaty rights Constitutional Convention Delegates Continue Discussion, Seek Input From Band Members Time to talk — Equity Event Addresses Educational Disparities New Solicitor Sworn In A Healthy Adventure Minisinaakwaang Celebrates Molly's Graduation Moccasin Telegraph: Summer Traditions A Healing Group for Chiminising Bailey and Taylor Woommavovah: Twin Stars on St. Cloud Tech Softball Team Community Members Work to Promote Mental Health, prevent suicide Ethnobotanist Offers Services to Band Members FOX 9 Series features Mille Lacs Band Members Jingle Dress Centennial Celebrated at Indian Museum June 2019 - Message from the Chief Executive Music Festival Nay Ah Shing Teams Shine at Quiz Bowl Soldiers benefit from Cell Phone recycling Working Together To Protect Our Waters Track Star Runs in State Tournament Smudge Walks Bring Neighbors Together in DIII Grants Awarded to New Warriors Health Advisory: Spike in Drug Overdoses Ziibaaska'iganagooday Heard 'Round the World Gii-Ishkonigewag Powwow Royalty Contest She Is Not Invisible — Raising Awareness of Missing and Murdered Women Pine County Campus Recognizes Anishinaabe Heritage Tribal Consultation Agreement Signed Wisdom Steps Conference Promotes Elder Health Brownfields Program Receives Input from EPA Supportive Housing Planned for District I 'We're the First Farmers of This Land' Progress, Not Perfection End-of-School-Year Picnic Celebrates Community, Achievements Moccasin Telegraph — Old-Style Cooking Adopt-a-Shoreline Takes Out the Trash No Summer Vacation for Basketball Brothers Anishinaabe Values Ride for Recovery is July 6 Graduates to Be Celebrated at Luncheon Healing Circle Run is July 13-20 Mending Broken Hearts Training Urban Site Manager Finds Her Passion Wewinabi Inc. Offers Jobs, Special Discounts to Band Members Possible World Record Muskie Boated and Released by Mille Lacs Band DNR Mille Lacs Children Participate in Nature Walk, Cucumber Crunch 2019 Creative Native Call for Art Why Housing Matters Delegates Receive Training in MCT Constitution Meet Your District III Constitutional Convention Delegates Commissioners Receive Census Update A Fish Story with Endless Possibilities Cultural Role Models Family Spirit Home Visits Help Growing Families Siblings Launch Podcast Pine County Wins Juvenile Justice Award Ninham Named Interim Nay Ah Shing Principal Breaking the Cycle Making His Mark in Music, TV August 2019 Message from the Chief Executive A Royal Year for Powwow Princess Applicants Wanted for Crime Victim Needs Assessment Community Advisory Group Immersion Academy Weekend Cohort Seeks Applicants MENTOR ARTIST FELLOWSHIP OPEN CALL Urban Office, District I Host National Night Out District III Members Receive Updates Hands-Free Cellphone Law Is Now in Effect DNR, Government Affairs Host Telemetry Open House Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures Associates 'Unleash the Power Within' Mille Lacs Band Women Bring Energy to WEWIN Dispatches from the Mille Lacs Powwow Advocates Available for Elders, Families Corporate Ventures Interns Complete Summer Experience Constitutional Convention Survey Results Representative Blake Attends Housing Conference Commissioner Brings Commitment to Culture Oppression — A Band Elder Reflects Heart-Mending, Life-Changing Partnership Seeks Better Cancer Outcomes for American Indians through Research September 2019 Legislative Briefs September 2019 Message from the Chief Executive Project Mezinichigejig Helps Band Youth Find Their Voice, Discover Talents Jingle Dress Symposium — Inspired by History Lakeside Stories — Original Theater by Local Youth Miigwech, Monica Mille Lacs Band members invited to Changemaker Retreat November 19-21 Ikwe Oganawendaan Nibi Miinawaa Manoomin District I Meeting — Niigaan, Wiidoo, Wraparound Updates Attorney Bound for Afghanistan with Reserves Former Director Returns to Public Health GLIFWC Offers HACCP Certification Course More Than Just Fair-Weather Friends TERO Director Wants to Help Band Members Succeed Convention Delegates Address District III Spirit Foods — Ethnobotanist Brings Band Members Back to Their Roots Commissioner to Serve on MMIW Task Force Meet Your District IIa Convention Delegates Revisor's Office Takes Shape with New Addition Understanding ACEs Helps Band Members Break the Cycle of Trauma October 2019 Message from the Chief 'We Are Water' Exhibit Takes a Look at Minnesota's Way of Life Legislative Hosts 3-Branch Meeting Band Employees Attend NAFOA Conference Vaping Illness Outbreak Update Indigenous Peoples' Day Event Draws Large Crowd Mille Lacs Recognized as Official Scenic Byway Can You Dig It? Earthworks Does! There Is No Honor in Racism November 2019 Message from the Chief Executive Remembering Leonard Sam Niiyawen'enh 2020 Census Update — Be Sure to Check the Box It Is Always a Choice Self-care and Leadership Discussed at Women's Gathering Mending Broken Hearts — The Trauma Stops Here Hip-Hop and Politics The 'Other' Legislature — Band Assembly Members, Staff Visit Capitol A Family of Warriors Healthy Pets, Healthy Community Heroin Dealer Sentenced in Federal Court Shaping the Future with a Complete Count Actors Needed for Ojibwe Language-Learning Videos Adopt-a-School Program Helps Students Succeed Honored for Giving Back ICWA — It Takes A Community to Keep Kids at Home December 2019 Message from the Chief Executive Johnny's Pheasant — A New Book by Band Member Cheryl Minnema Making Her Own Way at B.A.T. Entertainment Drum and Dance — Healthy Fun in District II Band Assembly Proposes Open Meetings and Data Privacy Statute Book Project Features Stories by Elders New Attorney Brings Indian Country Experience Artist Shares Jingle Dress Tradition at Central Lakes College 'I'm Thrilled to Be Back' — Mel Towle Sworn In As Commissioner of Finance Community Learns Harmful Effects of Vaping Would-Be Actors 'Break a Leg' at Rosetta Stone Auditions Telemetry Research Includes Odoonibinh Ojibwe Language Books, Rosetta Stone Will Contribute to Healthy Communities Minnesota Chippewa Tribe 2020 Election Calendar EPA Helps with Fuel Tank Clean-up in District I The Constitution and Tribal Sovereignty — Let's Learn Together Lost Boys and Broken Toys Kids Count! Shape Children's Future in Census Our Mississippi, Our Future Coach Mom Forever In Grey Chief Attends White House Signing of MMIW Executive Order January 2020 Message from the Chief Executive Walking on Water Model Student, Athlete, Leader Why Write Stories? Election Board Positions Open in All Districts, Urban Area Filing Period Begins January 14 for Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Elections Be Good Ancestors, Fight the Battles You Must, says Chief Executive Benjamin Scholarships Available for Full-time Ojibwe Language Students 2020 State of the Judical Branch Nayquonabe Named Assistant Commissioner of Administration New Face in Urban Office — Billie Berry Work, Sacrifice, and Gratitude — 2020 State of the Legislative Branch Commissioner of Natural Resources Is New State DNR Liaison Drum and Dance — Unity in Our Community Questions and Answers about Census 2020 Ribbon Skirt Class GLIFWC Announces Summer Internships Band Member Wins Children's Literature Award Absentee Ballots Now Available for March 31 Primary Election MCT Student Handbook Band Member Update on COVID-19 Early Education Program Closed Until Further Notice State of Emergency Declared; Emergency Response Plan Activated GRAND CASINO ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MILLE LACS AND HINCKLEY CASINOS Tribal Government Reduces Staffing Levels Tribal Government Reduces Staff to Protect Communities HUD Provides List of Low-Cost Devices, Learning Content, and Free or Low-Cost Internet Service COVID-19 Information StrongHearts Native Helpline Continues to Offer Services Mille Lacs Band Issues Stay At Home Order Stay at Home order issued by Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin April 2020 Message from the Chief Executive Health Officials Confirm First Case of Coronavirus COVID-19 in Mille Lacs County Walleye Harvesters on Mille Lacs Encouraged to Use Landing Declaration Form COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Region Little Spirits and Pandemic May 2020 Message from the Chief Executive Response Committee Remains Vigilant in COVID-19 Prevention A Strong and Resilient People DNR assists with bog cleanup in Onamia Grand Casinos Issue Safety Plan Health Services Remain Available Health and Human Services Department readies for move Schools Make Adjustments, Plans for Summer and Fall Telehealth Takes Off During Pandemic STAY-HOME ORDER STILL IN PLACE Commissioner's Order Requires Masks on Band Property COVID-19 Reaches Band Communities BAND, MAYO CLINIC PARTNER FOR TESTS Band-wide COVID-19 testing begins June 2 GRAND CASINO ANNOUNCES REOPENING DATE Primary Election is June 9 — Absentee Voting Encouraged Band Members Protect Native Buildings in Minneapolis COVID-19 Testing Kicks Off in District II Aanjibimaadizing offers education and training opportunities A Statement from Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures on the murder of George Floyd 2020 Tribal Election Guide Primary Narrows Field for Chief Executive, District I Representative Bradley Harrington Files for Mille Lacs County Commissioner IMAGEN PROGRAM SEEKS TO EMPOWER BAND MEMBER GIRLS Weekly news summary, June 8-12 Mental Health Program Offers Help in Times of Crisis Ge-niigaanizijig director stresses mentorship, transitions From high school dropout to master's degree IllumiNative, Sundance Institute and The Black List Collaborate For Inaugural Indigenous Screenwriting List Absentee Voting Encouraged for General Election Band Assembly establishes protocol for drafting legislation Band Was Prepared for Pandemic — Thanks to the TERC CARES funds finally reach tribes Help slow the spread of COVID-19 Police chief participated in working group on use of deadly force Weekly News Summary, June 20-26 Atlantic Coast, Dakota Access, Keystone XL: Three major defeats for Big Oil. Is Line 3 next? U.S. Senator Tina Smith Says Congress Must Address the Crisis of COVID-19 in Tribal Communities NCAI: Historic win for Muscogee Nation Band member cares for community through work Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Seeks Immediate Action from University of Minnesota Representative seeks volunteers for child protection subcommittee Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures Announces Promotions Charter Associates (and Sisters) Bid a Grand Farewell DNR to Host Manoomin Meeting August 5 Scholarship Program Now Processing Funding for Fall 2020 DII, DIII Convenience Stores Reopen in August Reflections from a 2020 High School Graduate Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures Obtains 8(a) Certification Band Assembly reviews proposed legislation to create Leasing of Trust Lands Code How to vote absentee in state and tribal elections Smith faces challengers in August 11 state primary Band Assembly Reviews Proposed Amendments to Titles 12 and 21 Manoomin Meeting Draws Big Crowd Secretary/Treasurer Seeks Candidates for GRA Board Band Assembly Weekly Update: Band Assembly Weekly Update, August 3-7, 2020 Early Ed Releases Preparedness Plan in Preparation for Phase 1 SCOTUS Affirms Reservation — Upholds Jurisdiction to Protect Native Women Report Informs Band Members of Government Action During Pandemic Wind, Benjamin prevail in general election Wind, Clitso-Garcia running for Onamia School Board Aanjibimaadizing is local administrator of COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program Mask Order Extended Through November 30 Monolingual Ojibwemowin Books Are Now Available Band Member's Artwork Featured in Minneapolis Commissioner's Mask Order Extended 'HAWK' CROSSWALK WILL ENHANCE SAFETY IN DISTRICT I September 2020 Message from the Chief Executive Census Deadline Is Coming Soon Wraparound Moves to Aanjibimaadizing A Busy Month for Band Assembly Casinos Announce New Positions for Band Members District III Holds Community Meeting at Casino DMV Closed September 8-11 School Year Begins with Major Changes Frequently Asked Deer Harvest Questions Swearing-In Ceremony for Chief Executive, District Representative Is September 8 Chief Executive, District I Representative Sworn In Band Assembly Establishes Agenda and Live-Streaming Procedures Virgil Wind Takes Office as District I Representative Stronghearts Scales to Respond to Crisis within a Crisis Virgil Wind, Becky Clitso-Garcia Running for Onamia School Board Community Meeting Provides Update on Urban Housing Project Manoomin Presentation September 26-27 Early Ed Seeks Members of Policy Council Band Provides Antibody Tests Band Receives Entrepreneurship Grant Band Assembly Weekly Update for September 21-25, 2020 Becky Clitso-Garcia — Asking for Your Support on November 3 Secretary-Treasurer's Midterm Update Elders Can Experience Domestic Violence October 2020 Message from the Chief Executive Tragedy Remembered in Online Ceremony Band Assembly Weekly Update: Week of September 28-October 2, 2020 Meet the New Providers at Ne-Ia-Shing Clinics Students Crunch Together for Farm-to-School Successful Partnership Leads to Successful Students Weekly News Summary, October 4-10 Taking a Stand by Taking a Knee Investments Band Assembly Weekly Update, October 5-9 The Unsung Hero of the Legislative Branch Election Guide Sent to Band Members Nazhike — Tough Decisions Shinaabs Make New Ordinance Modifies Child Support Code Weekly News Summary for October 11-16 Comment period open for draft Revisor's Office statute Separation of Powers Helps Ensure the Survival of Our Sovereign Nation Aanjibimaadizing Moves to Former Clinic Building Band Assembly Weekly Update, October 12-16 The Real Meaning of Community Service Weekly News Summary for October 18-24 Detailed Gaming Regulation Revision Project 'You're Coming with Me!' — A Love Story for the Ages Band Member Voices — Zooming Towards Recovery Band Assembly Weekly Update, October 19-23 DNR wants your opinion on management plan Interim Early Ed Director is Head Start Graduate It's Time to Get Out the Native Vote! Fall and Winter In-Person Events Canceled Due to Pandemic One Last Reminder: Go Vote! Public Hearing November 12 for Revisor's Office Legislation Health and Human Services Shares COVID-19 Announcement Band Member Voices — Raise Your Voice on November 3! Band Member Voices — The Return of Wenabozho Weekly News Summary, October 25-31 November 2020 Message from the Chief Executive Reduced building access due to positive COVID-19 tests Weekly News Summary, November 1-7 2020 Election Results: Minnesota goes for Biden; Republicans take rural districts Band Assembly announces publication of updated laws of the Mille Lacs Band Band Assembly Weekly Update, November 2-6 Band member named to Northland Foundation Board of Trustees Food Distribution Friday at Grand Makwa Native American Veterans Memorial Opens to Public on Warriors' Day Band shifts to virtual service delivery for government, health care, education Mille Lacs Band important phone numbers Weekly News Summary, November 8-14 Band Assembly Weekly Update, November 9-13 Tribal Attorney Elected to City Council A pet wellness clinic like no other Band Assembly shares final version of Title 25 for public review COVID surges, TERC responds Weekly News Summary, November 15-21 Band Assembly Weekly Update, November 16-20 Self-exclusion for gambling prevention A Hall of Fame Court Career Band Assembly Weekly Update, November 23-27 Commissioner extends mask order until February 28 COVID-19 housing grant deadline is December 7 Richard Osburn sworn in as District Court Judge Weekly News Summary, November 22-28 Builder wins award for Health and Human Services Building December 2020 Message from the Chief Executive Weekly News Summary, November 29-December 5 Native women call for Indigenous representation in Biden Administration Band Assembly Weekly Update, November 30-December 4, 2020 Victims of Crime Program Offers Help HAWK crosswalk installed in District I Band member reelected to hospital board Caravan raises awareness of domestic violence Traditions, fitness — and ukuleles! Youth program adjusts to COVID-19 Weekly News Summary, December 6–12 Band Assembly Weekly Update, December 7-11 Housing Improvement Grants Available Revisor's Office Bill Signed into Law Weekly News Summary, December 13-19 Band Assembly Weekly Update, December 14-18 As vaccines arrive, COVID-19 precautions remain in place Band continues action to stop Line 3 Telemetry study gathers groundbreaking data on walleyes Weekly News Summary, December 20-26 Chief Executive shares lawsuit update Band employees step up during pandemic Legislative Branch Welcomes New Staff Attorney Meet your Gaming Regulatory Authority Board members Passion and dedication lead to success on the gridiron Director brings experience to new HHS role Sharing the Gift of Experience CHAPS grant helps with COVID-related expenses Letitia Mitchell — A life of hard work and plenty of laughs Band member voices — An Anishinaabe 20/20 on 2020 January 2021 Update from the Chief Executive Band Assembly Weekly Update: December 28, 2020-January 1, 2021 Vision Maker Media seeks public media project proposals MLCV, Initiative Foundation seek cohort for Enterprise Academy Six Band members graduate from Enterprise Academy News Summary, December 27-January 8 Youth Assembly gives students a strong voice Band Assembly weekly update, January 4-8 Project Blue Light shows support for frontline workers 2021 State of the Band Address Reservation boundaries marked Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin delivers 2021 State of the Band Address News roundup, January 10-16 Band Assembly Weekly Update, January 11-15 Chief Justice provides update on Judicial Branch Secretary-Treasurer announces publication of Band statutes State of the Legislative Branch — Pandemic, Legislative Process, and Investments Finding new District I buildings just got easier Get the vaccine — for yourself, and for your elders Tribes criticize Stauber for opposing Haaland nomination Vaccine facts from your public health department News Roundup, January 17-23 Front-line workers recognized with Project Blue Light Band Assembly Weekly Update, January 19-22 Freedom from smoking course offered to Aanjibimaadizing clients Legislative Order establishes procedures for critical nominations Open Call for Social Change and Emerging Artist Support Programs Participants needed for tribal tobacco study Report shows Native Americans' perspectives on COVID-19 vaccine Band Member Voices — An Intro to Ojibwe Language Learning Stocking program hits new heights Youth cooking club — Healthy, tasty, and fun! News Roundup, January 24-30 Legislative Weekly Update, January 25-29 An emerging collage of hope Free cement mason orientation and training Executive Order allows restored services for Band members Tax help available for Band members A smiling voice on the triage line Happy to Give — Band employee makes masks for all who need one News Roundup, January 31-February 6 Band member voices — Giving back to the community GRA Update — Understanding fraud Legislative Weekly Update, February 1-5 Opwaaganag — Ceremonial Pipes Stronghearts Native Helpline launches 24/7 operations Chief Executive Named to federal law enforcement selection committee Frequently Asked Questions About the Mille Lacs Reservation Vision Maker Media celebrates 45 years News Roundup, February 7-13 Band Assembly Weekly Update, February 8-12 State sides with Band in lawsuit against County Niibaa-Aatisooke — Sacred Teachings in the Night Time Story Huskies come back to beat Panthers News Roundup, February 14-20 Tribal leaders discuss enrollments GLIFWC tribes respond to latest Ma'iingan decision Native communities continue to urge Congress to confirm Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary Commissioner remembered for a life of service March 2021 Message from the Chief Executive Band Assembly Weekly Update, February 22-26 News Roundup, February 21-27 GLIFWC announces 2021 internships Mask order extended until May 31 News Roundup, March 1-5 Secretary-Treasurer announces career opportunity in financial industry Celebrate Women’s History Month with Online Films and Panel Discussion Featuring Indigenous Women Leaders COVID-related rental assistance funds are now available Mekweniminjig Aanjibimaadizing, Pine Tech partnership brings new courses to districts Band member wins competitive arts grant Ge-Niigaanizijig Language Program Helpline Marks Four-Year Anniversary Sherraine White — First rung on the corporate ladder Band Assembly Weekly Update, March 1-5 Senator says COVID-19 relief will help Tribal Nations recover from pandemic Statement Regarding Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Rescue Plan From Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin DNR hosts harvester meetings, raffle for Treaty Day Notice of public comment and hearing on proposed amendments to Title 3 Secretarial Order establishes numbering system News Roundup, March 7-13 Band Assembly Weekly Update, March 8-12 Band Member Voices — Ziigwan Energy Curt Kalk Jr. — The right fit for HHS Dean Reynolds — Moving up through the ranks at HHS A Year-Long Emergency Hypnosis event is well received Legislative Weekly Update, March 15-19 COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Is Now Available Iskigamizige — Tradition in the Making News Roundup, March 21-27 April 2021 Message from the Chief Executive Band Assembly Weekly Update, March 15-19 Ellison hears boundary comments Federal Court Hears Arguments on Status of Reservation Notice of public comment and hearing on statute revisions Senator Tina Smith says relief bill contains largest-ever payment to tribes Treaty Rights Day Celebration Moves Online U.S. sides with Band in lawsuit Band Assembly Weekly Update, March 22-26 Ge-Niigaanizijig Fitness Club — Making Fitness Fun for Everyone DNR hosts online meeting on spring fish harvest Spring 2021 Harvest Guidelines for Mille Lacs April is Child Abuse Prevention Month TERC letter updates restrictions for indoor, outdoor gatherings Vision Maker Media marks anniversary with environment-themed program Grants Department is important source of funding for the Band — and the region News Roundup, March 28-April 3 Rural emergency skills save lives Six common tactics of sexual coercion Attorney is first Revisor of Statutes Band Assembly Weekly Update, March 29–April 2 Grand Casino Mille Lacs celebrates 30th Anniversary Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 12-16 StrongHearts Native Helpline launches text advocacy HHS shares recommendations for fully vaccinated people Healing through culture IPAD artist makes her mark The Mille Lacs Band's Legislative Process News Roundup, April 4–10 Band Assembly Weekly Update, April 5-9 News Roundup, April 11-17 Boating accident results in death of tribal community member Get the facts about COVID-19 vaccines via online event Tribal economy chosen for broadband program — survey participation needed Zakab Biinjina — Supportive housing comes to all districts Band Assembly Weekly Update, April 12-16 Broadband grant will help with internet service payments New Indigenous-led program launches in Northeast Minnesota offering grant funding to Indigenous communities News Roundup, April 18–24 Chief Executive releases statement on guilty verdict in trial of Derek Chauvin Ethel Curry Scholarship now accepting applications Casinos offer summer youth employment program DNR conducts controlled burns Indigenous Stories of Strength — Call for Nominations 2020 Official Acts published online Sign up now for Ge-Niigaanizijig summer sports Band Assembly Weekly Update, April 19-23 News Roundup, April 25-May 1 Band takes strong role in talks EPA supports tribes on manoomin May 2021 Message from the Chief Executive The Right Stuff — DNR responds quickly to douse wildfire President Biden Issues Proclamation on MMIW Awareness Day Remember Missing and Murdered Ingienous Women on May 5 Band members need to return form to be eligible for payments Legislative weekly update, April 26-30 Big Screen Dreams Leaders reflect on pandemic successes and lessons Nutrition, Fitness, Medication — Diabetes triangle of treatment SUD Department responds to needs News Roundup, May 2-8 Totem pole journey to DC rescheduled to begin July 14 Commissioner's Order ends mask mandate 6 Common Tactics of Teen Dating Sexual Coercion

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