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Articles from the February 20, 2012 edition


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  • Seven Clans Casino Events Update - February20, 2012

    This weekend was a fun one at Seven Clans Casino! We had the Warrior Challenge All-Indian Basketball Tournament at Red Lake. 1st place winner will take home $6,000! Also on Friday at Thief River Falls was our Cash Avalanche. Saturday at 11:30pm at Warroad they had their grand prize drawing for the Great Escape - one lucky winner will be walking away with the Boss! We look forward to seeing you here! Seven Clans Casino ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

  • Juvenile Prosecutor - Red Lake Nation Tribal Court

    Feb 20, 2012

    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Juvenile Prosecutor Red Lake Nation Tribal Court Red Lake, MN 56671 Open: February 15, 2012 Closes: Friday, March 2nd, 2012 Primary Function: Responsible for prosecution of juvenile delinquents and status offenders. Full-time, reports to Chief Prosecutor. Essential Responsibilities & Duties: • Review police reports to determine if a delinquency complaint should be issued as a warrant of arrest or if the juvenile and his/her parent should be summoned into Court. • Ass...

  • Wildlife Technician - Red Lake Department of Natural Resources

    Feb 20, 2012

    Red Lake Department of Natural Resources Position Announcement: Wildlife Technician The Red Lake Department of Natural Resources is seeking qualified applicants for an entry-level Technician position within its Wildlife Program. This is a semi-permanent position that is dependant on external grant-funding. The successful candidate will report directly to Wildlife Program Biologists. Position Description: -----conduct various wildlife surveys -----participate in wildlife habitat enhancement and restoration projects -----maintain and operate...

  • Wildlife Internship - Red Lake Department of Natural Resources

    Feb 20, 2012

    Red Lake Department of Natural Resources Position Announcement: Wildlife Internship The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians’ Department of Natural Resources is offering a Summer Internship position within its Wildlife Program during the 2012 field season. Duration: May 1 through August 31 (negotiable) Compensation: $11.00 / hr Duties: Assist with habitat restoration and enhancement projects, conduct seasonal wildlife surveys on waterfowl, big game, small mammals, and furbearer populations. Maintain and operate vehicles and equipment. Assist w...

  • MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION - Friday February 24, 2012

    WHEN: Friday February 24, 2012 From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. only WHERE: Red Lake Center in Red Lake  Everyone who needs food qualifies to receive food.  Must be present to receive food.  One Visit per Household.  Bring your own boxes and baskets to carry food.  Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. – Give away follows. For additional information call Patti at St Mary’s Mission (218) 679-3615....

  • Goal by Detroit Lakes hockey player gets national attention

    Ryan Clark, Forum Communications|Feb 20, 2012

    Goaltenders already had Alex Mason’s normal breakaway shot figured out. So the Detroit Lakes boys hockey player wanted to try something different. What Mason did has turned him into a YouTube sensation. Mason, 18, in a game last Friday used his backhand to lift the puck going left to right before throwing the puck over the goalie’s shoulder for what many are dubbing as the “goal of the year.” “I didn’t even think,” Mason said about the goal. “I saw an opening and how much space I had. I’ve don...

  • Red Lake Elementary School celebrates National Random Acts of Kindness Week

    Feb 20, 2012

    Red Lake Elementary School celebrated National Random Acts of Kindness Week February 13 -16. We had many fun activities going on throughout the week, including poster and essay contests. Tee shirt were given to students who exemplify kindness. We also sold Kindness-grams and held a penny drive with proceeds going to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue Shelter. The students and staff will be continuing their fundraising for Red Lake Rosie's throughout the month of February and presenting them with the total...

  • Anna Spears Family Thank You

    Feb 20, 2012

    The Family of Anna Spears would like to say Miigwetch for being there for us. The Hugs, Handshakes, kind words and sympathy, the love that you have displayed means so much and we will be forever be grateful to you for helping us send her off on her final journey in this life. The Ojibwe Singers and Darren Cook & drum group for the beautiful songs they sang for her. To all those who donated cards, monetary, food, and all the beautiful floral arrangements you displayed we are very thankful to you. Jodi May for being her BFF we will not forget...

  • Ojibwemowin Writing Systems

    Michael Meuers|Feb 20, 2012
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    Double Vowel Orthography and Other Writing Systems For thousands of years, the Anishinaabeg passed on their knowledge and culture orally through Anishinaabemowin. Recently in the language's history, people have begun to write it. You may see it written phonetically using the English alphabet or in the special characters of syllabics, which is used primarily in Canada. The newest writing system is the Double Vowel system, devised by Charles Fiero of Cass Lake. There is no standard orthography,...

  • Feb 20, 2012

    GARRISON, MINN. - Fishing has been so good on Lake Mille Lacs that officials might have to tighten walleye regulations come spring or summer to prevent anglers from exceeding the state's walleye allocation in 2012....

  • Forest Service Distributes Secure Rural Schools Payments

    Feb 20, 2012

    WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that more than $307 million is being distributed to 41 states and Puerto Rico for public schools and roads and specific county programs. "The annual revenue sharing payments are part of the Department of Agriculture's long-standing commitment to rural communities, schools and American youth," said Vilsack. "Our century-long support of America's public schools and roads is one of many ways in which the Forest Service, as a good neighbor and partner, contributes to r...

  • NEW RED LAKE TRIBAL GOVERNMENT CENTER & TRIBAL COLLEGE CAMPUS COMMUNITY MEETINGS & FEAST NOTICES

    NEW RED LAKE TRIBAL GOVERNMENT CENTER & TRIBAL COLLEGE CAMPUS COMMUNITY MEETINGS & FEAST NOTICES for January and February 2012 • The Red Lake Tribal Council has recently completed initial Master Plans to build a new Tribal Government Center and new Tribal College Campus. • Prior to proceeding with the next step of the Master Plan process, the Tribal Council is planning community meetings to provide information on the plans and to seek Tribal Member community input and suggestions. • The Triba...

  • THE 24 SEVEN – February 18, 2012

    Washington Post|Feb 20, 2012

    THE 24 SEVEN – February 18, 2012 Feds arrest man on way to Capitol suicide mission Authorities have arrested a man of Moroccan descent allegedly o... http://takeaction.wta001.com/wta/link.php?M=17702784&N=15334&L=10280&F=T ----------------------------------------------------------------- Geithner to Ryan: We have no plan, but 'we don't like yours' Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told House Budget Committee... http://takeaction.wta001.com/wta/link.php?M=17702784&N=15334&L=10281&F=T ------------------------------------------------------------...

  • THE 24 SEVEN – February 19, 2012

    Washington Post|Feb 20, 2012

    THE 24 SEVEN – February 19, 2012 Pope names 22 cardinals, including Archbishop Dolan Pope Benedict has inducted 22 men into the exclusive club of ca... http://takeaction.wta001.com/wta/link.php?M=17702784&N=15546&L=10364&F=T ----------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. finally names names: China's the cyber bad guy American officials have long complained about countries that sy... http://takeaction.wta001.com/wta/link.php?M=17702784&N=15546&L=10365&F=T -----------------------------------------------...

  • THE 24 SEVEN – February 20, 2012

    Washington Post|Feb 20, 2012

    THE 24 SEVEN – February 20, 2012 Obama's campaign could sink under rising gas prices President Obama's re-elect team defended White House energy pol... http://takeaction.wta001.com/wta/link.php?M=17702784&N=15698&L=10396&F=T ----------------------------------------------------------------- Journalists, media execs flock to join 'Team Obama' For some Washington reporters and media execs, cheering their t... http://takeaction.wta001.com/wta/link.php?M=17702784&N=15698&L=10397&F=T -----------------------------------------------...

  • TRIBAL JUSTICE NEWS - Feb. 17, 2012

    Feb 20, 2012

    ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER’S TASK FORCE EXAMINES CHILDREN’S EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE IN RURAL AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Holder’s National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence held a public hearing on Jan 31, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M., on the challenges rural and tribal communities face in preventing children’s exposure to violence. In a recent survey of youth in New Mexico by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 20 percent reported they were bullied on school property and almost 10 percen...

  • Feb 20, 2012

    WASHINGTON - Access to college has been the driving force in federal higher education policy for decades. But the Obama administration is pushing a fundamental agenda shift that aggressively brings a new question into the debate: What are people getting for their money?...

  • NONFICTION: "Holding Our World Together," by Brenda J. Child

    Chuck Leddy|Feb 20, 2012

    In her latest book, Brenda J. Child, a member of the Red Lake Ojibwe tribe who teaches at the University of Minnesota, describes a centuries-old battle to preserve Ojibwe culture. This battle has not raged over land alone, but over the preservation of an entire way of life: agriculture, language, religious traditions, ecological sensibility and views on the role of women. What Child meticulously portrays is a long-standing and systematic effort by European settlers, and, later, by the U.S....

  • Feb 20, 2012

    Aubriana Jackson will tell anyone that she's a pretty brown girl. She even has a T-shirt that says so....

  • Feb 20, 2012

    One day soon, perhaps as early as next Saturday, convicted child molester Clarence Opheim will walk off the campus at the Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter and into a cauldron of politics and community apprehension...