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Articles from the September 20, 2016 edition


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  • USDA Announces Nearly $13 Million in Funding for Four Tribal Projects in Minnesota

    USDA|Sep 20, 2016

    RED LAKE, Minn., Sept. 19, 2016 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today announced funding to help the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians with infrastructure for four essential community facilities, ranging from public safety to healthcare and including funds to construct a new chemical dependency treatment center in wake of the rural opioid epidemic. Funding is provided through USDA's Community Facilities program. "Over the last seven years, USDA has worked closely with Tribal l...

  • Red Lake Nation holds first indigenous food summit

    John Enger, MPR News|Sep 20, 2016

    Hundreds of tribe members and others from around the region spent the weekend on the Red Lake Nation reservation in northern Minnesota learning how to grow and gather indigenous food. The three-day event was the Red Lake Nation's first Intertribal Food Summit which tribal leaders hope will spur the momentum of a movement among their people - a growing interest in returning to the food their ancestors grew, hunted and gathered. As part of the event, native chefs led cooking demonstrations, and...

  • Minnesota steps up fight against opioid abuse with $2.5 million in federal funding

    Sep 20, 2016

    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota is about to increase its campaign warning about the dangers of pain killers known as opioids. State officials also plan to work with medical and pharmaceutical professionals about the risks of overprescribing the drugs. The state announced Monday, Sept. 19, it is receiving $2.5 million from the federal government to fight heroin and prescribed pain killers such as morphine, codeine, methadone, OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin, Fentanyl and buprenorphine. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/region/4118667-min...

  • Dan Charnoski & Cora Rosebear Wedding of Saturday, September 17, 2016 - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 20, 2016

    Dan Charnoski & Cora Rosebear wedding of Saturday, September 17, 2016 Held at the 7 Clans Casino Event Center...

  • Indigenous foods gathering aims to bring Native American culture to the kitchen

    Sep 20, 2016

    RED LAKE, Minn. — Maizie White tossed kale leaves, hunks of watermelon, red onion pieces, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a handful of other ingredients into a salad bowl in front of about two dozen students in her youth cooking class. "Toasted pumpkins seeds are great because they're very fatty," the 11-year-old told the crowd. "They're very good for you." The ingredients for her kale and watermelon salad, she later explained, are all available locally, and the salad itself is healthy and easy to make. http://www.grandforksheral...

  • MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during harvest season

    Sep 20, 2016

    ST. PAUL, Minn. — Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this fall need to be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. “Harvest season is in full swing and farmers in every corner of the state are out using the highways,” said Jay Hietpas, state traffic engineer. “Motorists need to be prepared to encounter slow-moving farm vehicles, especially on rural, two-lane roads now through November.” Farm equipment is large and heavy, ma...

  • Red Lake Urban Embassy Picnic held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Minneapolis - P2

    Sep 20, 2016

    Red Lake Urban Embassy Picnic held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Minneapolis Photographs by Gerald Auginash, Mary Omen, BIrdie Dunkley....

  • Motherland Block Party held in Red Lake - P2

    Sep 20, 2016

    Motherland Block Party held in Red Lake on Saturday, September 17, 2016 Photographs by Brian Yazzie, Rose E. Barrett, Devon Anderson, Brooklyn Kingbird and Thomas Barrett....

  • Native Pride Dancers at the Bellagio - P2

    Chris Jourdain|Sep 20, 2016

    The group, Native Pride Daners, performed for the Kmart Australia Annual Manager's Conference, held in Las Vegas at the Bellagio last week. Red Lake's own Selena Jourdain performed the Jingle Dress dance....

  • Red Lake Tribal Council Gathering with the Youth Event held in Red Lake - P7

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 20, 2016

    On Saturday, September 10, 2016, the Red Lake Tribal Council sponsored a "Gathering with the Youth" Event at the Red Lake Pow Wow Grounds area. This event provided backpacks for pre-school to 12th grade students, and there were numerous games with cash prizes to winners, along with a cookout meal for all participants. Some of the games included a tug-o-war, dunk tank, musical chairs, a fishing pond and a potato dance....

  • Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow - Sunday Afternoon Session - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 20, 2016

    Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow - Sunday Afternoon Session...

  • Great Lakes Intertribal Food Summit takes place in Red Lake - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 20, 2016

    RED LAKE - Prior to this two-day summit, there were two earlier events that took place. One was on September 14 where a Federal Vendor Certification Training event was held, and the second event on September 15, where Organic and GAP Certifications, Intro to Conservation Planning. The regular summit began on Friday, September 16th where the morning workshops took place, Harvesting the Forest (Foraging and Maple Syrup), with Kevin Finney of the Jijaqk Foundation, Paul DeMain of IAC, Tashia Hart...

  • Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow - Saturday Afternoon Session - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 20, 2016

    Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow - Saturday Afternoon Session...

  • Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow - Friday Night Session - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 20, 2016

    Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow - Friday Night Session...

  • Fosston sets back Red Lake 28-6 in first game of season - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 20, 2016

    From KKCQ Fosston Radio Brett Sundquist ran for 223 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead the Greyhounds to the season opening win at Red Lake. Krister Anderson scored the first touchdown of the game for Fosston on a ten yard fumble recovery. Sundquist scored on two running touchdowns in the first quarter and added another touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The Greyhounds led 21-6 at halftime. Rob McClain led Red Lake with 153 rushing yards. The Fosston defense forced four Red Lake turnovers....

  • 2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Sunday Afternoon Session - Set 2 - P16

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 20, 2016

    9 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Sunday Afternoon Session New Red Lake Nation Royalty: Miss Red Lake Nation: Emma Kingbird Red Lake Nation Brave: Slim Barrett Junior Miss Red Lake Nation: Taylee J. Kingbird Junior Red Lake Nation Brave Sidney Kingbird Parade results: *Business Category* 1st Place-"Red Lake Fisheries" Victoria Bacerra ($300) 2nd Place-"7 Clans Casino-Red Lake" Cora Rosebear ($200) 3rd Place-"R&M Plumbing/Electric" Rod Jackson ($100) 4th Place-"Young Dreams Dance Troupe" Lisa...

  • 2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Saturday Afternoon Parade - P16

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 20, 2016

    9 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Sunday Afternoon Session New Red Lake Nation Royalty: Miss Red Lake Nation: Emma Kingbird Red Lake Nation Brave: Slim Barrett Junior Miss Red Lake Nation: Taylee J. Kingbird Junior Red Lake Nation Brave Sidney Kingbird Parade results: *Business Category* 1st Place-"Red Lake Fisheries" Victoria Bacerra ($300) 2nd Place-"7 Clans Casino-Red Lake" Cora Rosebear ($200) 3rd Place-"R&M Plumbing/Electric" Rod Jackson ($100) 4th Place-"Young Dreams Dance Troupe" Lisa...

  • 2016 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Friday Evening Session - P16

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 20, 2016

    9 Red Lake Fair & Pow Wow - Sunday Afternoon Session New Red Lake Nation Royalty: Miss Red Lake Nation: Emma Kingbird Red Lake Nation Brave: Slim Barrett Junior Miss Red Lake Nation: Taylee J. Kingbird Junior Red Lake Nation Brave Sidney Kingbird Parade results: *Business Category* 1st Place-"Red Lake Fisheries" Victoria Bacerra ($300) 2nd Place-"7 Clans Casino-Red Lake" Cora Rosebear ($200) 3rd Place-"R&M Plumbing/Electric" Rod Jackson ($100) 4th Place-"Young Dreams Dance Troupe" Lisa...

  • Ponemah Community Back to School Gathering 2016 - P18

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 20, 2016

    The Ponemah Community Back to School Gathering 2016 was held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the Pow Wow Grounds in Ponemah....

  • Red Lake Chemical Health Program hosts Back to School Fest - P20

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 20, 2016

    On Monday, August 22, 2016, the Red Lake Chemical Health Program hosted their annual Back to School Fest near the Cage by the Red Lake High School. They gave out 600 bags of school supplies, had carnival games with kids that gave out prizes, face painting, had a bouncy house, obstacle course and a dunk tank, and fed them all, along with giving away some bikes and backpacks in the end....

  • 3rd Annual Kaishauna Sky Thunder Memorial Walk/Run Against Drunk Driving held in Redby - P22

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Sep 20, 2016

    The 3rd Annual Kaishauna Sky Thunder Memorial Walk/Run Against Drunk Driving was held in Redby on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Runners and walkers began at Shemahgun enroute to the Redby Community Center Everyone was welcome, each participant received memorial shirts in a variety of colors, and a memorial dinner was held afterwards at the community center. The memorial was sponsored by the Kaishauna Sky Thunder Family and friends....

  • 7 Clans Casino-TRF Job Fair - Red Lake Nation College

    7 Clans Casino-TRF Job Fair - Red Lake Nation College September 26, 2016 - 9 AM - 3 PM Drawings will be held Snacks will be served...

  • Warrior Grill Lunch Specials for 9/19/2016 - 9/23/2016

    Warrior Grill Lunch Specials for 9/19/2016 - 9/23/2016...

  • Cost share program makes organic certification more affordable

    Sep 20, 2016

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota organic farmers and processors can apply for a rebate of up to 75 percent of the cost of their organic certification. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting applications for the Minnesota Organic Cost Share Program now through October 31, 2016. Organic certification is a third-party verification system. It assures consumers the organic products they buy are produced in accordance with federal organic regulations. Organic operations must follow National Organic Standards and are monitored t...

  • 4 – ASSISTANT TEACHER(S) - OSHKIIMAAJITAHDAH CHILD CARE PROGRAM

    Sep 20, 2016

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 4 – ASSISTANT TEACHER(S) OSHKIIMAAJITAHDAH CHILD CARE PROGRAM -(New Beginnings and/or College) Open: September 1, 2016 Closing: Open until filled PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provide and foster a safe healthy learning environment for the children; Implementing Educational Curriculums, Utilize parents as team members to accomplish Child Care objectives, Promotes staff development, documentation and other Child Care needs. Reports to Child Care Director, full-time position(s) with b...

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