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Articles from the July 21, 2016 edition


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  • The Derald Lee "Ola" and Vena Marie Cobenais Wedding of July 9, 2016 - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jul 21, 2016

    On July 9, 2016, at 2 PM, Derald Lee "Ola" Cobenais and Vena Marie Dominguez were married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Red Lake....

  • Barrett, Pemberton, Smith and Martin win District Representative seats

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jul 21, 2016

    RED LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION - Members of the Red Lake Nation went to the polls on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, for the purpose of electing four District Representatives for a four-year term from the Ponemah, Redby, Red Lake and Little Rock Districts. Run Off Elections for Red Lake's four districts unofficially declared Barrett, Pemberton, Smith and Martin as winners until such time as the election can be certified by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Election Board. Unofficial results:...

  • 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jul 21, 2016

    9 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Wednesday Evening Session - P9 To see all 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration photographs visit Michael Barrett's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michael.barrett.35 2016 Independence Day Pow Wow Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mPt4bgV_JZ-GSD-i7Qw0pcS0baNpeVZK2lYjGon3qF4/pub...

  • Red Lake Nation 2016 Run Off Tribal Election

    Jul 21, 2016

    Members of the Red Lake Nation went to the polls on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, for the purpose of electing four District Representatives for a four year term, one each from the Ponemah, Redby, Red Lake and Little Rock Districts. The candidates in the Run Off Tribal Election are as follows: Ponemah District: Daniel C. Johnson and Glenda J. Martin; Redby District: Allen D. Pemberton (Incumbent) and Darrell "Ragg" Johnson; Red Lake District: Robert "Bob" Smith (Incumbent) and Donald L. Good, Sr.;...

  • Lobbyist Holly Cook Macarro raises big sums for Hillary Clinton

    Indianz com|Jul 21, 2016

    Prominent Indian lobbyist Holly Cook Macarro has raised $431,000 for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, The Washington Post reports. As a bundler, Macarro was one of the lobbyists who raised the most money for the Hillary Victory Fund, the paper reported. The fund is a joint effort of Clinton's campaign and the Democratic National Committee. Macarro is a member of the Red Lake Nation who worked at the White House during the Bill Clinton administration. She is now a partner at...

  • Cass Lake man dies in rollover

    Jul 21, 2016

    CASS LAKE—A 29-year-old Cass Lake man died early Wednesday when the vehicle he was driving left the roadway and rolled, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office received a report of the crash at about 1:20 a.m. Wednesday and located the vehicle on County Road 60 in Pike Bay Township. The man, whose name is being withheld until his family can be notified, was found dead in the vehicle. No other vehicles were involved in the crash and the incident is under investigation. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com...

  • 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jul 21, 2016

    9 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Wednesday Parade - P10 To see all 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration photographs visit Michael Barrett's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michael.barrett.35 2016 Independence Day Pow Wow Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mPt4bgV_JZ-GSD-i7Qw0pcS0baNpeVZK2lYjGon3qF4/pub...

  • INTENSE THUNDERSTORM CAUSES DAMAGE

    Jul 21, 2016

    At approximately 1:00AM on July 21st, 2016 an intense thunderstorm producing destructive wind damage moved across southern Beltrami County knocking down many trees, utility lines, power poles and roofs off structures. City, county and state crews have been working through the early morning hours clearing debris from roadways. Motorists are urged to use caution in the morning commute as there are still numerous trees and power lines down. There are widespread power outages with traffic control de...

  • 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jul 21, 2016

    9 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Wednesday Afternoon Session - Set 2 - Part 10 To see all 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration photographs visit Michael Barrett's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michael.barrett.35 2016 Independence Day Pow Wow Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mPt4bgV_JZ-GSD-i7Qw0pcS0baNpeVZK2lYjGon3qF4/pub...

  • 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jul 21, 2016

    9 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Tuesday Evening Session - P11 To see all 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration photographs visit Michael Barrett's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michael.barrett.35 2016 Independence Day Pow Wow Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mPt4bgV_JZ-GSD-i7Qw0pcS0baNpeVZK2lYjGon3qF4/pub...

  • 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jul 21, 2016

    9 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Tuesday Evening Session - Set 2 - P11 To see all 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration photographs visit Michael Barrett's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michael.barrett.35 2016 Independence Day Pow Wow Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mPt4bgV_JZ-GSD-i7Qw0pcS0baNpeVZK2lYjGon3qF4/pub...

  • 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jul 21, 2016

    9 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration Wednesday Evening Session - Set 2 - P9 To see all 2016 Red Lake Independence Day Celebration photographs visit Michael Barrett's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michael.barrett.35 2016 Independence Day Pow Wow Winners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mPt4bgV_JZ-GSD-i7Qw0pcS0baNpeVZK2lYjGon3qF4/pub...

  • Youth Co-Ed Softball Action in Redby - P22

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jul 21, 2016

    Youth Co-Ed Softball teams played on Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Art Thunder Memorial Ball Park and the Green Lake Ball Park, both in Redby. Six teams are in this Monday Night League....

  • Red Lake High School Graduation 2016; Set Two - P37

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jul 21, 2016

    Red Lake High School Graduation 2016 held at 1 PM on Saturday, May 28, 2016....

  • Cobell Education Scholarship Fund Reaches Nearly $40 Million to Benefit Native American Students

    Jul 21, 2016

    WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Interior today announced that this quarter’s transfer of nearly $500,000 to the Cobell Education Scholarship Fund (Scholarship Fund) brings the total amount contributed so far close to $40 million. 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. Funded in part by the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations (Buy-Back Program), the scholarship program is overseen by...

  • Red Lake Elementary School Pow Wow 2016 - P38

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jul 21, 2016

    The Red Lake Elementary School Pow Wow 2016 was held on Thursday, May 26, 2016. The new Red Lake Elementary School Princess was AveriAuna Schoenborn and Elvis King....

  • International community must urgently address needs of tens of thousands of people trapped between Jordan and Syria

    Jul 21, 2016

    Geneva (ICRC) - Tens of thousands of people are in need of urgent assistance in a border area between Syria and Jordan. They are living in extremely harsh conditions in a desert area known as ‘the berm’. The vast majority are women and children, who are seeking sanctuary from the ongoing violence in Syria. The reticence by so many Governments to take in more Syrian refugees means that the fate of these asylum seekers hangs in the balance. "People fleeing conflict have the right to seek asylum and protection, and the international community mus...

  • Red Lake Nation College Special Recognition Ceremony held for Class of 2016 - P44

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Jul 21, 2016

    RED LAKE - Last week, twenty-three Red Lake Nation College students graduated in a ceremony held at Leech Lake Tribal College, but on Thursday, May 19, 2016, a Special Recognition Ceremony was held outside on the campus with Red Lake in the background. The ceremony began with an introduction by Mistress of Ceremonies Lorena Cook, RLNC Board Chairwoman, followed by the Grand March accompanied by the Red Lake Nation College Drum Group. Eugene Stillday, Spiritual Advisor for RLNC, gave the opening...

  • Professional Tutor (math and/or general education) - Red Lake Nation College

    Jul 21, 2016

    Red Lake Nation College Job Description Position: Professional Tutor (math and/or general education) Supervisor: Vice President of Academic Affairs Deadline: Friday, August 5th at 4:00 p.m. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Tutor students who need assistance in any given subject or class. 2. Maintain a log of students who have been tutored, including student name, subject, date(s) of tutoring, start time, end time and objectives accomplished. 3. Maintain regular tutoring sessions with students in...

  • Faculty - Adjunct - RED LAKE NATION COLLEGE

    Jul 21, 2016

    RED LAKE NATION COLLEGE POSITION TITLE: Faculty - Adjunct DEPARTMENT: Social and Behavioral Sciences REPORTS TO: VP of Academics CLASSIFICATION: Non Exempt REVISED: January 2016 DEADLINE: Friday, August 5th, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Adjunct instructor to teach SOC 230 Juvenile Delinquency and Justice on Monday nights from 4:30-8:00 p.m. for fall semester. ACCOUNTABILTY: The Adjunct Instructor reports directly to the VP of Academic Affairs. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential and oth...

  • "Indian Country Food Price Index" Shows Generally Higher Costs

    Jul 21, 2016

    Earlier in July, First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) – as part of its work to combat food insecurity, eliminate “food deserts” in Native American communities, and support economic and business development – released a new report that finds Native consumers in or near reservation communities generally have to spend more on food products than the national average, despite the fact that incomes are usually much lower in these communities while food access is, largely, much more difficult due to distance and transportation issues....

  • Hy-Vee Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Quantity of Its No-Salt-Added Black Beans Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material

    Jul 21, 2016

    WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (July 20, 2016) - Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Hy-Vee No-Salt-Added Black Beans across its eight-state region due the potential presence of plastic and/or metal pieces within the product. The presence of small pieces of plastic and/or metal has the potential to cause a choking hazard and may cause adverse health consequences, including injury. The voluntary recall is limited to 15-ounce cans of Hy-Vee No-Salt-A...

  • NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURES FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2016 NATIONAL ARTIST FELLOWSHIP AWARDEES

    Jul 21, 2016

    VANCOUVER, Wash., July 20, 2016 – For the sixth year, the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) has awarded its National Artist Fellowship to a new group of 16 artists in five categories selected from a national open call of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian artist applicants who were reviewed by a panel of art peers and professionals. The awardees reside in 14 states: Alaska; California; Connecticut; Georgia; Hawai'i; Maine; Massachusetts; Minnesota; New Mexico; New Y...

  • Majority of States Need Help With Spec. Ed. Rules

    Christina A Samuels|Jul 21, 2016

    Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia need some degree of support in meeting the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, according to the U.S. Department of Education's most recent evaluation of state performance. States were measured on the percentage of students with disabilities participating in state tests and the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the percentage with disabilities scoring at or above "basic" on NAEP, the percentage of students who dropped out, and the percentage with disabilities...

  • State swaps out high school standardized test

    Jul 21, 2016

    The state assessment test 11th graders take is going to be traded out for either the ACT or the SAT, that way students can use the results for college applications. Right now, highschoolers in Nebraska have to take a state accountability test in 11th grade, but a bill that passed this last legislative session is going to replace that with a college entrance exam like the ACT or the SAT. "The logic really is that you want to implement a standardized test that not only give you the information you need to make some accountability decisions, but...

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