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More than a month after members of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa set up camp atop four oil pipelines to protest Enbridge Inc.’s alleged lack of easements across their tribal territory, they say the company’s main answer so far has been to buzz their encampment with low-flying prop planes and choppers. But that is only making them more determined. "We’re going to escalate the situation," said Marty Cobenais, Red Lake Ojibwe, pipeline organizer for the Indigenous Environmental Network. After...
Red Lake kicked off the first day of the Third Annual Elder's Gathering at the Seven Clans Casino Events Center on Monday, April 1, 2013, with registration, breakfast, opening ceremonies and welcome remarks from facilitators Cheri Goodwin and Delwyn Holthusen. About 200 people were in attendance throughout the morning program, which also featured a keynote address from Stacy Thunder. Informational booths from tribal programs and other services were set up in the lobby, of which included free...
Red Lake kicked off the first day of the Third Annual Elder's Gathering at the Seven Clans Casino Events Center on Monday, April 1, 2013, with registration, breakfast, opening ceremonies and welcome remarks from facilitators Cheri Goodwin and Delwyn Holthusen. About 200 people were in attendance throughout the morning program, which also featured a keynote address from Stacy Thunder. Informational booths from tribal programs and other services were set up in the lobby, of which included free...
Idle No More Conference at the MAIC on March 20, 2013 - P6...
Idle No More Conference at the MAIC on March 20, 2013 - P8...
Easter Activities in Red Lake and Redby on Saturday, March 30, 2013....
Easter Activities in Red Lake and Redby on Saturday, March 30, 2013....
RLES Parent Teacher's Conferences amd Family Fun Night of Thursday, March 28, 2013....
RLES Parent Teacher's Conferences amd Family Fun Night of Thursday, March 28, 2013....
WASHINGTON, April 4, 2013 – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today’s announcement is one part of the department’s efforts to strengthen the rural economy. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the recipients of $5.3 million in Conservation Innovation Grants that will help develop approaches and technology that show producers how to adapt to extreme climate changes that cause drought. Last year’s drought was the worst s...
Region 2 Arts Council is currently seeking Board members from Beltrami and Mahnomen Counties to fill a two-year term vacancy beginning July 1st, 2013. Apply Now - Applications are due by May 1st, 2013. Those who feel that the visual, performing and literary arts are an important contribution to the quality of life in Minnesota are encouraged to consider serving on the board of Region 2 Arts Council. The board is responsible for planning, setting policy and reviewing and awarding grants. It meets seven times per year in Bemidji on the third...
ST. PAUL – New tests showing Asian carp likely are not colonizing Minnesota waters should not slow efforts to stop the invasive fish, experts say....
BEMIDJI – The public is reminded that the current version of the GED test is set to expire this year....
A month into the federal budget cuts known as sequestration, Minnesota lawmakers are getting an update on how the reductions have played out here....
Two more flu-related deaths were confirmed in Minnesota last week, down from four the previous week, as this season’s outbreak continues to slow....
A behind-the-scenes worker at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is accused of stealing nearly $85,000 in valuables from checked luggage, including guns....
A bird flu virus never before found in humans has grabbed world attention this week after it infected and killed people in China. Scientists have been scrambling to understand how it happened and, more importantly, whether it poses a risk to public health or could potentially spark a global pandemic....
The Minnesota State Arts Board has announced grant deadlines that will occur this spring. Anyone who would like to learn about upcoming grant opportunities is invited to attend a free session in your area hosted by Arts Board staff and Delina White, resource developer for the Bug O Nay Ge Shig Tribal School. Sessions will be held at three locations: Leech Lake Tribal College - Wednesday, April 3 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Benny Tonce Drum Room Bemidji Public Library– Wednesday, April 3 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bemidji Public Library Meeting room Mille Lacs Indi...
The Circle of Nations Indigenous Association (CNIA) will hold the 29th Annual CNIA Powwow on Saturday, April 6, in the Physical Education Center at the University of Minnesota, Morris in Morris, Minnesota. This one-day cultural celebration is the commencing event of the annual World Touch Cultural Heritage Week. In 2012, the CNIA pow wow featured more than 250 American Indian dancers and singers—the largest in Morris’s history. This intertribal event is free and open to the public. Read more at https://indiancountrytodaymedi...
Mary Alice Addison is raising her five grandchildren. Her daughter died too young....
The victim of a childhood sexual assault in northwestern Ontario is sharing his story for the first time, despite a court order meant to keep him silent....
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is warning employees to expect furloughs of up to 22 workdays due to the sequestration of the federal budget....
NEW TOWN — American Indians are often a forgotten population in Washington, U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp said Wednesday....
KYLE — In response to the tragic death of student Toni Garnette, 16, a Public Forum was held on Wednesday at the Little Wound School in Kyle....
Syracuse, NY -- A North Country woman who smuggled more than 200 turtles, alligators, iguanas and other wildlife into Canada pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Syracuse....