Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 34
Dwight "Irv" Irvin Sayers, Jr. January 1, 1975 ~ July 30, 2018 (age 43) Dwight "Irv" Irvin Sayers, Jr., age 43, of Red Lake, Minnesota began his journey to the spirit world on Monday, July 30, 2018 from Red Lake, MN. Irv was born in Red Lake, MN on January 1, 1975, the son of Carolyn (Downwind) and Dwight Sayers, Sr. Irv grew up and went to school in Red Lake, graduating from Red Lake High School in 1993. After finishing high school, he attended Northwest Technical College/New Beginnings for...
WASHINGTON — Responding to wide-ranging criticism that it lacked a clear national strategy to protect U.S. elections, the Trump administration put on a show of force Thursday and said the president had directed a "vast, government-wide effort" to safeguard a cornerstone of American democracy. John Bolton, the national security adviser, also wrote in a letter to Senate Democrats that "President Trump has not and will not tolerate interference in America's system of representative government." http://www.startribune.com/us-off...
In their competitive race for Congress, the leading DFL candidates in the Fifth Congressional District tried to set themselves apart at a forum with business and community leaders Thursday, even as they struck similar messages on most major issues. Former Minnesota House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, state Rep. Ilhan Omar and state Sen. Patricia Torres Ray are battling for U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison's open congressional seat in the Aug. 14 primary. All three candidates said they're ready to take on President Donald Trump's administration if...
The Vikings, in keeping with their pay-as-you-go approach, packed all $40.07 million of Diggs’ guaranteed money into the deal between now and 2021, giving him a $15 million signing bonus and guaranteeing his base salaries of $1.907 million this year, $8.9 million in 2019 and $10.9 million in 2020. The Vikings guaranteed $3.3 million of Diggs’ 2021 base salary, which is worth a total of $11.4 million. It remains to be seen how much of Diggs’ money is fully guaranteed now, and how much will require him to be on the roster at a later date; the V...
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is the world's first publicly traded company to be valued at $1 trillion, the financial fruit of stylish technology that has redefined what we expect from our gadgets. The milestone reached Thursday marks the latest triumph of a trend-setting company that two mavericks named Steve started in a Silicon Valley garage 42 years ago. http://www.startribune.com/financial-fruit-apple-becomes-1st-trillion-dollar-company/489888511/...
WASHINGTON — The human rights arm of the Organization of American States said Thursday that 317 people have been killed during violence surrounding anti-government protests in Nicaragua that began in April. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights said the toll included 23 minors and 21 police officers. http://www.startribune.com/oas-rights-group-counts-317-dead-in-nicaragua-unrest/489907601/...
RED LAKE -- A Red Lake Nation College professor known for her warmth passed away last month. Lucy Barrett, 81, died July 23, leaving behind a legacy that suggested what was possible for others around her. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/education/4480768-shes-everybodys-grandma-red-lake-nation-college-mourns-passing-well-liked...
DULUTH—The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa said they are willing to allow Enbridge Energy to route the new Line 3 oil pipeline through the Fond du Lac Reservation. In a letter sent to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday, Aug. 2, Sara Van Norman, an attorney representing Fond du Lac, wrote that while the band has "significant concerns about the replacement Line 3," they're considering an agreement with Enbridge to route the pipeline through the reservation. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/business/e...
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice is pleased to announce expansion of the Tribal Access Program (TAP), a program providing federally recognized Tribes the ability to access and exchange data with the national crime information databases for both civil and criminal purposes. The department will accept applications from Aug. 1 to Oct. 1, 2018. Interested Tribes may apply by using this link: www.justice.gov/tribal/tribal-access-program-fy-2019-application. Tribes that are selected for participation will be notified by Oct. 15, 2018, and deplo...
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has identified an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis associated with people who visited the Shades of Sherwood Campground in Zumbrota, Minn. Investigators have identified three ill people so far, including one who required hospitalization. One of these people was also infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. To better identify the source of infection and assess any ongoing risk, MDH investigators want to speak with people who have been at Shades of Sherwood since July 1, regardless of whether they became...
The 28th annual Anishinaabe Sobriety Run began at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 1st, 2018. Runners departed from the Red Lake Powwow Grounds at that time. The run is four days, ending on August 1st at Leech Lake; August 2nd in Grand Rapids; August 3rd in Floodwood; and ending in Sawyer on August 4th. Red Lake Chemical Health is sponsoring this event in collaboration with Red Lake Economic Development and Leech Lake Youth Program. The run will be in relay style and food and water will be provided....
ST. PAUL, MN – On Friday, July 27, 2018, Governor Mark Dayton hosted the 2018 Minnesota Tribal Youth Gathering at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus. The first-in-the-nation state gathering brought together Native American youth ages 14 to 24, tribal and state leaders, civic and business leaders, and educational organizations to focus on challenges facing Native American youth. The gathering also recognized and amplifed the positive work that Native youth in Minnesota are doing to i...
PONEMAH - Beginning on Tuesday and going through Thursday, July 24-26, 2018, Red Lake Chemical Health, Red Lake Economic Development and Red Lake's Ojibwemowin Revitalization Program sponsored a 3-day Ojibwe Language and Culture Camp at the Ponemah Round House, open to all kids ages 6-18 The three-day camp featured lacrosse, the moccasin game, canoeing, swimming, drum and dance, plant identification, crafts, traditional Anishinaabe teachsings and more. Gabeshiwin 2018 Ponemah Round House, MN...
RED LAKE - The 29th Annual Community Health Day held in Red Lake on Thursday, July 19, 2018, kicking off with a Hike for Health from the Red Lake Hospital Compound to the Red Lake Humanities Center. Beginning at 10 AM inside the Humanities, numerous Programs and Exhibitors were set up to provide information on good health. After a chicken dinner at about noon, youth activities were held, giving participants opportunities to earn gold, silver and bronze medals. Drawings were also held later in...
11 Red Lake July Celebration - Friday Night Pow Wow Red Lake Independence Celebration Powwow 2018 Singing Contest 5th place: 956 pts...Little Bear 4th place: 1357 pts....Black Bear Crossing 3rd Place: 1369 pts....North Buffalo 2nd place: 1399 pts....Ndn Creek Champ: 1435 pts.....MOTOWN...
11 Red Lake July Celebration - Friday Afternoon Parade...
Charter schools that focus on the cultural needs of Native American students could soon get a leg up in a competition for federal funding. Late last week, the U.S. Department of Education proposed a tweak to its charter grant competition that would prioritize schools that serve large numbers of Native American students. The proposal would also give an advantage to applications for charters that serve high school students and rural communities. https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/why-there-arent-any-native-american-cha...
Fewer than half of California’s high school graduates last year met the minimum requirements for the state’s public universities, according to data released Thursday by the state Department of Education. That’s despite what the department calls a “significant upward trend” in graduation rates this decade. https://www.the74million.org/article/more-than-half-of-californias-high-school-grads-still-dont-meet-minimum-requirements-for-the-states-own-public-universities/...
Almost 2,400 North Carolina elementary school teachers have failed the math portion of their licensing exams, which puts their careers in jeopardy, since the state hired Pearson publishing company to give the exam in 2013, according to a report presented to the state Board of Education Wednesday. Failure rates have spiked as schools around the state struggle to find teachers for the youngest children. Education officials are now echoing what frustrated teachers have been saying: The problem may lie with the exams rather than the educators....
It remained unclear Wednesday whether a Jordan High School student caught on video making racist and sexist remarks will face disciplinary action. District leaders have been told that Durham Public Schools has the authority to “address” such incidents but would not confirm whether that includes punishment. Read more here: https://www.newsobserver.com/latest-news/article215905890.html#storylink=cpy...
MINNEAPOLIS,MN (August 2, 2018) - Welterweight contender Jamal James will return to action in his hometown as he takes on Mexico’s Mahonry Montes in the main event of an exciting night of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes action Friday, August 24 from the Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The telecast begins at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT and will feature middleweight contenders Willie Monroe Jr. and Immanuwel Aleem going to battle in a 10-round attraction and unbeaten rising prospect Jamontay Clark taking on once-beaten Jeison R...
PINE RIDGE, South Dakota –Indian Relay Racing's' Championship of Champions will be held September 21, 22, 23rd at Walla Walla, Washington Fairgrounds. With the event moving from Billings, Montana it will be the first year Walla Walla will host the event. Organized by Horse Nations Indian Relay Council, the Championship of Champions is the highest profile Indian Relay Race in North America. Riders from the United States and Canada compete all summer long in the Tour of Champions to earn entry i...
Robbinsdale, Minnesota ( Aug 2, 2018 ) -The team of twelve Little League aged baseball players from the small West African nation of Benin begin play tonight in the 14th annual Little League Wood Bat Tournament in Robbinsdale. Team Benin opens up pool play tonight at 6:15pm at Lakeview Terrace Park in Robbinsdale against Crystal in the 11/12 year old bracket. Team Benin arrived in the Twin Cities on July 23 and has had a busy ten days including a personal meeting with Twins great Torii Hunter at Target Field on Tuesday. They also visited Mall...
LONGMONT, Colorado (August 2, 2018) – Are you interested in learning more about stocks, bonds and asset allocation? Do you work with students and clients who want to know more about the world of investing? You're in luck! First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) has just released the newly revised Investing for the Future workbook. As part of the Building Native Communities curriculum series, the workbook focuses on teaching basic investment concepts. "We designed the workbook so t...
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ARTS COORDINATOR 4-DIRECTIONS DEVELOPMENT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING) OPEN: AUGUST 2, 2018 CLOSING: AUGUST 16, 2018 @ 3:00 P.M. Primary Function: Work within 4-Directions Development to provide needed services and activities to assist, develop, and market Red Lake Nation artists. Reports to Executive Director, full-time position w/benefits, salary; $13.00 - $15.00 hourly. Essential Responsibilities & Duties: • Work within the entrepreneur program to define and achieve a...
