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  • Behavioral Health Conference to be held in Red Lake

    BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONFERENCE Red Lake Vocational Rehabilitation Services – aka Giniw Waakaa'igan (Golden Eagle House) has been working on a Behavioral Health Conference for the Red Lake Nation. Our Conference will begin on 4/28/14 at the Seven Clans Event Center in Red Lake and will continue through 5/1/14. The following information details the workshops that will be available for the four days. A complete Agenda will be available at the sign-in Table with Presenter's Biographies. April 28, 2014 8-9 am: Registration – coffee served 9:00 Wel...

  • Daniel James Amos

    Apr 28, 2014

    Daniel James Amos November 16, 1988 - Friday, April 18, 2014 Daniel James Amos, 25 years young, of Big Coulee, SD journeyed to the spirit world with his family by his side on Good Friday April 18, 2014 at the Sanford Hospital- ICU in Fargo, ND. An all-night wake service will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday April 24, at the Big Coulee District Center in Big Coulee, SD. Reverend Enright Bighorn Sr. will be officiating and the Big Coulee Choir will bless us with hymns from the church where Daniel received baptismal. Funeral services will be held on...

  • Red Lake 6th Grade Girls, Regional Pacesetter Tournament Champions

    Apr 28, 2014

    The Red Lake 6th Grade Girls won the Regional Pacesetter Tournament on Sunday, April 27, 2014 in Grand Rapids. There were other basketball teams in action throughout the weekend at various locations, as well. Photographs by: Darchelle Strong, Nicole Desjarlait, Lori Chaboyea-Beaulieu and Chris Jourdain....

  • Red Lake 6th Grade Girls, Regional Pacesetter Tournament Champions - P2

    Apr 28, 2014

    The Red Lake 6th Grade Girls won the Regional Pacesetter Tournament on Sunday, April 27, 2014 in Grand Rapids. There were other basketball teams in action throughout the weekend at various locations, as well. Photographs by: Darchelle Strong, Nicole Desjarlait, Lori Chaboyea-Beaulieu and Chris Jourdain....

  • 2014 Child Abuse Prevention Walk held in Red Lake - P3

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 28, 2014

    'Let's Walk in the Moccasin's of our Children! was the theme of the 2014 Child Abuse Prevention Walk sponsored by Red Lake Family & Children Services on Thursday, April 24, 2014. The Walk began at 10:30 AM at RLFCS, around the Red Lake Humanities Center and back, with a dinner that followed. On Friday Red Lake Family & Children Services Staff will walk with the children in all Red Lake Schools in their honor. 10 Facts About Child Abuse You Must Know The following Facts About Child Abuse...

  • 2014 Child Abuse Prevention Walk held in Red Lake - P4

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 28, 2014

    'Let's Walk in the Moccasin's of our Children! was the theme of the 2014 Child Abuse Prevention Walk sponsored by Red Lake Family & Children Services on Thursday, April 24, 2014. The Walk began at 10:30 AM at RLFCS, around the Red Lake Humanities Center and back, with a dinner that followed. On Friday Red Lake Family & Children Services Staff will walk with the children in all Red Lake Schools in their honor. 10 Facts About Child Abuse You Must Know The following Facts About Child Abuse...

  • Easter Egg Hunt held in Red Lake - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 28, 2014

    An Easter Egg Hunt was held at the Red Lake Center on Sunday, April 20, 2014, starting at 12 noon. There were almost 500 kids and parents that were in attendance, that featured an Easter Egg Hunt, candy bags and drawings for prizes--five of which were bicycles. The event was sponsored by the Red Lake Community Board....

  • Easter Egg Hunt held in Red Lake - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 28, 2014

    An Easter Egg Hunt was held at the Red Lake Center on Sunday, April 20, 2014, starting at 12 noon. There were almost 500 kids and parents that were in attendance, that featured an Easter Egg Hunt, candy bags and drawings for prizes--five of which were bicycles. The event was sponsored by the Red Lake Community Board....

  • Easter Activites held in Little Rock - P10

    Cheryl Thunder|Apr 28, 2014

    Easter Activities were held at the Little Rock Center on Sunday, April 20, 2014 from about 12 noon to 2 PM. The event featured an Easter egg hunt, drawings for prizes, candy bags and a hot dog lunch. The event was sponsored by the Little Rock Community....

  • Easter Activites held in Little Rock - P11

    Cheryl Thunder|Apr 28, 2014

    Easter Activities were held at the Little Rock Center on Sunday, April 20, 2014 from about 12 noon to 2 PM. The event featured an Easter egg hunt, drawings for prizes, candy bags and a hot dog lunch. The event was sponsored by the Little Rock Community....

  • Easter Carnival held in Redby - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 28, 2014

    A reservation-wide Easter Carnival was held at the Redby Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 starting at 12 noon. Over 300 kids and their parents were in attendance to this event, which featured candy bags and shirts, games, a cake walk giving away over 60 cakes, egg coloring and drawings for numerous prizes. The event was sponsored by the Redby Community Board....

  • Easter Carnival held in Redby - P11

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 28, 2014

    A reservation-wide Easter Carnival was held at the Redby Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 starting at 12 noon. Over 300 kids and their parents were in attendance to this event, which featured candy bags and shirts, games, a cake walk giving away over 60 cakes, egg coloring and drawings for numerous prizes. The event was sponsored by the Redby Community Board....

  • Crime Victims' Rights Walk of Friday, April 11, 2014 - P26

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 28, 2014

    The Equay Wiigamig General Crime Program sponsored a Crime Victims' Rights Walk on Friday, April 12, 2014 from the Red Lake Criminal Justice Complex to the Red Lake Nation Boys and Girls Club. Beginning at 10:30 AM, after the walk there was a panel with tribal and federal investigators and prosecutors, with a question and answer session and lunch....

  • Crime Victims' Rights Walk of Friday, April 11, 2014 - P27

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Apr 28, 2014

    The Equay Wiigamig General Crime Program sponsored a Crime Victims' Rights Walk on Friday, April 12, 2014 from the Red Lake Criminal Justice Complex to the Red Lake Nation Boys and Girls Club. Beginning at 10:30 AM, after the walk there was a panel with tribal and federal investigators and prosecutors, with a question and answer session and lunch....

  • State seizes tribe's cigarettes: Leech Lake Band views as attack on sovereign rights

    Crystal Dey, Bemidji Pioneer|Apr 28, 2014

    LEECH LAKE -- A debate has been sparked over the legality of selling tribally stamped cigarettes on the Leech Lake reservation. The Minnesota Department of Revenue seized a shipment of 2,810 packs of "unstamped" cigarettes on April 18 because they were not stamped by the state. Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe responded to what is being called the Good Friday Seizure in a press release issued Friday. "Since 2009, the Leech Lake Band has engaged in tribe-to-tribe commerce with the Winnebago Tribe of Neb...

  • Minneapolis creates Indigenous People's Day on Columbus Day

    Karen Boros, MinnPost|Apr 28, 2014

    Indigenous People's Day - celebrating the heritage and contributions of Native Americans in Minneapolis - won unanimous support of the City Council at a meeting that overflowed the council chambers. Beginning this fall, the holiday will be celebrated on October's second Monday, the day the state and federal governments designate as Columbus Day. "We are sending a signal across the nation and to the global community that we make these changes in the spirit of truth-telling," Council Member...

  • SECURITY MANAGER - Seven Clans Casinos –Thief River Falls

    Apr 28, 2014

    ** POSITION OPENING ** SECURITY MANAGER RATE OF PAY: Depending upon experience LOCATION: Seven Clans Casinos –Thief River Falls, MN OPENS: April 24, 2014 CLOSES: May08, 2014 POSITION OBJECTIVES: Under the general supervision of the General Manager is responsible to oversee the protection of assets for Seven Clans Casinos. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Oversees the supervising, planning and scheduling of security employees.  Responsible to ensure appropriate training of all security perso...

  • Minnesota Senate Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Compromise Bill

    Apr 28, 2014

    Senate Committee on Health, Human Services and Housing approves SF 1641, which would allow people with specific debilitating medical conditions to access medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Senate Committee on Health, Human Services and Housing approved a bill Friday (7-3) that would provide legal access to medical marijuana for people with specific debilitating medical conditions. “We applaud those members of the Senate who are demonstrating leadership on this issue and moving this much-needed leg...

  • Drum Wednesdays - 4:30 – 7:00pm

    Drum Wednesdays 4:30 – 7:00pm Refreshments provided. You are welcome to bring a dish to share. 218.759.2022 www.nwioic.org Northwest Indian OIC 520 Fourth Street NW, Bemidji (south of post office)...

  • American Indian Veteran's Plaque to be unveiled on May 22nd, 2014

    The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Minnesota Department of Veteran's Affairs are pleased to announce the unveiling of the American Indian Veteran's Plaque on May 22nd, 2014. A Ceremony Honoring American Indian Veterans who have Served Bravely in Peacetime and in War Date: May 22, 2014 Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Locaton: Capitol Court of Honor (outdoors on Veteran's Mall Area) Limited Parking Available, details to come Please bring an umbrella in case of inclement weath...

  • Apr 28, 2014

    ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s newly-enacted anti-bullying law is designed to help school kids, but both political parties think it could also help them this election year.Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe responded to what is being called the Good Friday Seizure in a press release issued Friday....

  • Apr 28, 2014

    ST. PAUL — Minnesota legislators have carried what popularly is known as get-out-of-jail-free cards since the 1980s, with the understanding that showing the card would prevent them from being arrested for crimes when the Legislature is in session....

  • Apr 28, 2014

    MINNEAPOLIS — Hungry children are hospitalized more often. They’re at a higher risk for developmental problems and their moms are more likely to be depressed. Yet, hunger rarely comes up when those kids and their families see a doctor....

  • Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Legislative Update

    Apr 28, 2014

    This legislative session the Minnesota Indian Affairs council will be sending weekly updates on a broad range of issues, including anything that relates to Indian Country in Minnesota. Often issues of focus are health, human services, natural resources and education ¬ to name a few. We¹ll keep you informed as legislative initiatives move forward in the House and Senate. ________________________________________ Health and Human Services: Housing The HOME (Housing Opportunities Made Equitable) Pilot Project aims to provide racial and ethnic m...

  • First Nations Development Institute to partner with Dr. Per Cap during Financial Literacy Month

    Apr 28, 2014

    First Nations Development Institute [ http://www.firstnations.org ] is proud to partner with Dr. Per Cap [ http://firstnations.org/askdrpercap ] during Financial Literacy Month to highlight the great work of some financial literacy heroes. Dr. Per Cap, as usual, provides his insight on all things related to financial education. Dr. Per Cap's Financial Literacy All-Star Picks April is national Financial Literacy Month, and what better way to celebrate than by recognizing a few outstanding individuals who are working hard to expand financial...

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