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The Red Lake Tribal Council has outlined the protocols of banishment for tribal members facing drug offenses. It also unanimously passed a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) resolution to assist opioid treatment programs (OTPs), which combines behavioral therapy and medications to treat substance use disorders. According to a press release, banishment has been part of tribal ordinance since December 2003. However, the council or other entities did not establish a protocol for doing so. During...
RED LAKE -- Red Lake’s Tribal Council officially established a protocol Tuesday to be used when banishing tribal members who sell drugs. The council unanimously voted to approve the new process -- which was created in response to the opioid epidemic sweeping the reservation and the state as a whole -- during its regular monthly meeting. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4309356-red-lake-establishes-banishment-protocol-response-opioid-epidemic...
The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) congratulates Board President, Holly Cook Macarro (Red Lake Band of Ojibwe) who was honored this week by Women Empowering Women for Indian Nations (WEWIN), a national organization committed to leadership, tribal culture, community and family. "President Cook-Macarro is a tremendous leader and advocate in Indian Country. She has been instrumental in taking AIGC to the next level of service and scholarships for our students. I am extremely proud of her,...
Road construction will begin on Jefferson/Division Roundabout. Work includes a roundabout, mill and overlay on Division from the west exit from the highway 2 by-pass ramp to 235’ west of Park Avenue. Beginning August 10, crews will begin construction, which will make traveling in this area difficult and motorists will experience delays. There will be times the road will be closed to complete certain parts of this project in which a detour will be in place. Completion is scheduled for mid-November. Residents should prepare for poor road...
There's a lot of expectation invested in a few acres of hemp growing on a hill overlooking the small town of Callaway on the edge of the White Earth Reservation. "I'm kinda nervous," says tribal secretary-treasurer Tara Mason. "I don't think I've been this concerned about how a crop is doing on White Earth until we planted these." https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/08/09/white-earth-tribe-high-hopes-hemp...
RED LAKE - The Red Lake Police Department held their annual Cops and Bobbers Fishing Event on Monday, August 7, 2017 from 10 AM - 2 PM at Fuller's Lake. Over 100 kids participated in the event, which featured free fishing rods to the kids, a T-shirt, lunch and fishing on boats provided by the department....
The 21st Annual Anishinaabe Spirit Run, a four-day run for sobriety and health, began at the Red Lake Powwow Grounds at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, and concluded at Fond du Lac's Mash-ka-wisen Powwow Grounds in Sawyer, MN on Saturday, August 5, 2017. They began the run in Red Lake on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. The Spirit Run is sponsored by Red Lake Chemical Health Programs in collaboration with Leech Lake Youth Programs. Schedule Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – Depart Leech Lake for Grand Rapids...
RED LAKE - The 21st Annual Anishinaabe Spirit Run, a four-day run for sobriety and health, began at the Red Lake Powwow Grounds at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, and will finish at Fond du Lac's Mash-ka-wisen Powwow Grounds in Sawyer, MN on Saturday, August 5, 2017. After prayers, trip protocols and an honor song, runners began the trip by running through the town of Red Lake before coming down Highway #89 towards Bemidji. They will come into the City of Bemidji on Highway 2, and then through...
RED LAKE - The 21st Annual Anishinaabe Spirit Run, a four-day run for sobriety and health, began at the Red Lake Powwow Grounds at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, and will finish at Fond du Lac's Mash-ka-wisen Powwow Grounds in Sawyer, MN on Saturday, August 5, 2017. After prayers, trip protocols and an honor song, runners began the trip by running through the town of Red Lake before coming down Highway #89 towards Bemidji. They will come into the City of Bemidji on Highway 2, and then through...
RED LAKE - The Annual Community Health Day was held in Red Lake on Thursday, July 27, 2017, beginning with a "Hike for Health" walk from the Hospital Compound to the Red Lake Humanities Center. As part of the Health Day, on Wednesday a Co-Ed Youth Softball Tournament was held at the Red Lake ball fields. After the walk, exhibits were displayed in the Humanities building with everything from diabetic information to planting trees. A feast took place after noon, followed by Youth Games at the Red...
RED LAKE - The Annual Community Health Day was held in Red Lake on Thursday, July 27, 2017, beginning with a "Hike for Health" walk from the Hospital Compound to the Red Lake Humanities Center. As part of the Health Day, on Wednesday a Co-Ed Youth Softball Tournament was held at the Red Lake ball fields. After the walk, exhibits were displayed in the Humanities building with everything from diabetic information to planting trees. A feast took place after noon, followed by Youth Games at the Red...
A Co-Ed Youth 8-13 Year-Old Softball Tournament was held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 to Kick off Community Health Days in Red Lake. The Health Fair is on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Red Lake Humanities Center. These events are coordinated and sponsored by Red Lake Comprehensive Health Programs....
On Monday, July 24 2017, Natives Against Heroin Walk Against Substance Abuse was held in Red Lake. The event, billed as, "a community-wide effort focusing on the end of substance abuse for the overall health and wellness of the community in support of the Red Lake Tribal Council's efforts to help bring awareness and end substance abuse within the community," began with the line up at 1 PM at the Reservation Line and the walk starting at 2 PM from the Red Lake Hospital to the Red Lake Pow Wow...
On Monday, July 24 2017, Natives Against Heroin: Walk Against Substance Abuse was held in Red Lake. The event, billed as, "a community-wide effort focusing on the end of substance abuse for the overall health and wellness of the community in support of the Red Lake Tribal Council's efforts to help bring awareness and end substance abuse within the community," began with the line up at 1 PM at the Reservation Line and the walk starting at 2 PM from the Red Lake Hospital to the Red Lake Pow Wow...
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: The Parade Red Lake Singing Contest Result 6th Bad Nation 5th Young Kingbird 4th Red Creek 3rd P-Town Boyz 2nd The Boyz 1st Mandaree...
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Wednesday Evening Pow Wow Red Lake Singing Contest Result 6th Bad Nation 5th Young Kingbird 4th Red Creek 3rd P-Town Boyz 2nd The Boyz 1st Mandaree...
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: The Parade Red Lake Singing Contest Result 6th Bad Nation 5th Young Kingbird 4th Red Creek 3rd P-Town Boyz 2nd The Boyz 1st Mandaree...
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Wednesday Afternoon Pow Wow Red Lake Singing Contest Result 6th Bad Nation 5th Young Kingbird 4th Red Creek 3rd P-Town Boyz 2nd The Boyz 1st Mandaree...
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Tuesday Evening Pow Wow - Set 2 Red Lake Singing Contest Result 6th Bad Nation 5th Young Kingbird 4th Red Creek 3rd P-Town Boyz 2nd The Boyz 1st Mandaree...
Red Lake Celebrates Independence Day: Tuesday Evening Pow Wow - Set 2 Red Lake Singing Contest Result 6th Bad Nation 5th Young Kingbird 4th Red Creek 3rd P-Town Boyz 2nd The Boyz 1st Mandaree...
The Red Lake Elementary School 2017 Pow Wow was held in Red Lake on Wednesday, May 31, 2017....
Chicago Public Schools on Monday moved ahead with plans to lay off about 950 teachers and staff members but delayed the planned unveiling of its operational budget, citing a need to wait for state action on school funding. A proposed budget for the fiscal year that began July 1 had been expected on Monday, two weeks after principals received spending plans that anticipated state lawmakers would send an extra $300 million to CPS. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-schools-budget-plan-delay-met-20170807-story.html...
New statewide test results reveal a familiar tale of woe for Minnesota schools: No improvements in math and reading, nor in the state’s stubborn achievement gap. “Frustrating,” Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius termed it in a statement Monday. http://www.startribune.com/the-mca-test-scores-reading-math-proficiency-exam-flat/438990683/...
Got your own laptop or tablet? Bring it to class, many schools now say. Policies known as BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) or BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) initially raised eyebrows among parents and teachers, who feared they would open the door to addictive video games and social media in class. But many of those skeptics are being won over, saying BYOD expands educational opportunities, saves money and reduces technical headaches. http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/education/many-schools-now-urge-kids-to-bring-their-own-...
CINCINNATI (AP) — The parents of an 8-year-old boy who hanged himself blame a "treacherous school environment," alleging in a federal lawsuit filed Monday that school officials allowed and covered up bullying. The wrongful death suit filed by the parents of Gabriel Taye names officials at his elementary school and at the Cincinnati Public Schools district as defendants. It seeks damages to be determined in a trial. https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/ohio/articles/2017-08-07/parents-lawsuit-blames-schools-for-bullying-...