Articles from the September 19, 2013 edition
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New Education Initiative Task Force holds first meeting
The Red Lake Nation College held its first meeting of a newly created task force at St. Mary’s Mission on September 18, 2013. The task force is currently called the “Education Initiative” and has been developed by the college with the primary goal of: “The enhancement of the quality of education in Red Lake.” Initial...
Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee visits Red Lake Schools
The Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee visited several sites in the region this week, one of which was the Red Lake ISD #38, Red Lake Schools. Committee members received presentations on various projects to be considered for inclusion in the 2014 Bonding Bill....
Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee visits Red Lake Schools - P2
The Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee visited several sites in the region this week, one of which was the Red Lake ISD #38, Red Lake Schools. Committee members received presentations on various projects to be considered for inclusion in the 2014 Bonding Bill....
Beltrami Electric Raises $8,400 for United Way
Bemidji, Minn. – The 9th Annual Beltrami Electric Touchstone Energy® Open raised over $8,400 for the United Way of the Bemidji Area held August 23 at Castle Highlands Golf Course. The annual tournament is the United Way’s largest fundraising event. “The turnout for this year’s tournament was fantastic, as we saw a...
Second Annual Walk "Footprints on our Hearts" held on Saturday - P3
The Second Annual Walk “Footprints on our Hearts” was held on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the Red Lake IHS Hospital with its sponsor; the St. Mary’s Mission Church. Approximately 100 people were in attendance. The day began with registration, giving out memorial books, remembrance pins, shirts and balloons. Father...
Second Annual Walk "Footprints on our Hearts" held on Saturday - P4
The Second Annual Walk “Footprints on our Hearts” was held on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the Red Lake IHS Hospital with its sponsor; the St. Mary’s Mission Church. Approximately 100 people were in attendance. The day began with registration, giving out memorial books, remembrance pins, shirts and balloons. Father...
AREA PREP ROUNDUP: Bagley seeks third win this week at Pilager
BAGLEY — Bagley’s football team bounced Cass Lake-Bena from the ranks of the unbeaten last week as the Flyers stormed to a 20-6 lead and widened the final margin to 26-6. Last week’s victory upped Bagley’s overall and Northstar East Conference records to 2-1 while the Panthers dipped to 2-1. Bagley will seek its third win Friday when it heads to Pillager (0-3). Cass...
Red Lake Jr. High outlasts Kelliher-Northome in overtime 42-40 - P3
Red Lake Jr. High outlasts Kelliher-Northome in overtime 42-40 - P3...
Red Lake Jr. High outlasts Kelliher-Northome in overtime 42-40 - P4
Red Lake Jr. High outlasts Kelliher-Northome in overtime 42-40 - P4...
Red Lake JV action hosting Kelliher-Northome - P5
Red Lake JV action hosting Kelliher-Northome - P5...
Red Lake JV action hosting Kelliher-Northome - P6
Red Lake JV action hosting Kelliher-Northome - P6...
Red Lake Girls lose to Cass Lake in Volleyyball - P13
Red Lake Girls lose to Cass Lake in Volleyyball - P13...
Red Lake Girls lose to Cass Lake in Volleyyball - P14
Red Lake Girls lose to Cass Lake in Volleyyball - P14...
2013 Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow - P29
Annual Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow held on August 30 - September 2, 2013 41st Annual O-Baa-Shiing Labor Day Traditional Pow-wow Committee Specials Men’s Traditional Place No. Name 1st 845 Anthony St. John- Philbrick 2nd 852 Mike Stillday 3rd 830 Terry Skead 4th 826 ??? 5th 868 Miguel Stands Men’s Grass Place No. Name 1st 967...
2013 Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow - P30
Annual Ponemah Labor Day Pow Wow held on August 30 - September 2, 2013 41st Annual O-Baa-Shiing Labor Day Traditional Pow-wow Committee Specials Men’s Traditional Place No. Name 1st 845 Anthony St. John- Philbrick 2nd 852 Mike Stillday 3rd 830 Terry Skead 4th 826 ??? 5th 868 Miguel Stands Men’s Grass Place No. Name 1st 967...
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AWARDS $90 MILLION TO ENHANCE, SUPPORT TRIBAL JUSTICE AND SAFETY
CELILO VILLAGE, ORE. – The Department of Justice today announced the awarding of 192 grants to 110 American Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, tribal consortia and tribal designated non-profits. The grants will provide more than $90 million to enhance law enforcement practices and sustain crime prevention and intervention efforts in nine purpose areas including public...
REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY BY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TONY WEST AT THE NATIVE AMERICAN ISSUES SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Hood River, Ore. - Thank you, Karol, for that kind introduction. Karol is one of the leading advocates for tribes at the Department of Justice, and I’m delighted that she has taken the helm at OJP. Let me thank Tim [Purdon, NAIS Chair] and Sandy [Coats, NAIS Vice Chair] for their very capable leadership of the Native American Issues Subcommittee, and for all they do to...
Redby Community Meeting Sept 23rd
Redby Community Meeting Sept 23rd Redby Community Center Looking for more community members to attend the community meetings for input and ideas on upcoming events within the Redby Community. Volunteers are needed for upcoming events! Contact Dan if interested 679-5924 or 434-1644 All Community Members Welcome and are...
NB3 Foundation Announces "Promising Program" Grant Opportunity
The Notah Begay III Foundation (NB3F) today announced it is seeking funding proposals for its first grantmaking initiative called "Promising Program Grants." The grants will be to partner with Native communities to strengthen existing youth-focused physical activity and/or healthy nutrition programs and build capacity for program evaluation. The grant opportunity comes under...
UPCOMING R2AC ANISHINAABE ARTS INITIATIVE GRANT FOR NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS DEADLINE OCTOBER 1, 2013
UPCOMING R2AC ANISHINAABE ARTS INITIATIVE GRANT FOR NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS DEADLINE OCTOBER 1, 2013 Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant Deadline: October 1, 2013 Open to individual Native American artists in all arts disciplines. This grant offers funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of a creative work; purchase of materials or equipment n...
UPCOMING R2AC GRANTS DEADLINES OCTOBER 2013
UPCOMING R2AC GRANTS DEADLINES OCTOBER 2013 Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant Deadline: October 1, 2013 Open to individual Native American artists in all arts disciplines. This grant offers funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of a creative work; purchase of materials or equipment necessary for a creative work; educational opportunities;...
Homeless in Bemidji: Costs are high for all involved
EDITOR’S NOTE: In part one of our series, “Homeless in Bemidji,” we introduced a group of four homeless who live on the streets, and seek shelter wherever they can. They drank together July 5 as downtown teemed with tourists and visitors for the holiday weekend. In part two, the costs of incarceration for one homeless man...
The point of the 'Homeless in Bemidji' series is to encourage community discussion
In response to the large amount of feedback the Pioneer has received as a result of the first story in our series “Homeless in Bemidji,” Editor Matt Cory suggested I write an explanation of my motives for pursuing and reporting on this issue. Since moving here in late December I’ve been seeing the same faces around town. They’re the faces of people I’ve identified as...
Minnesota groups seek new ways to combat zebra mussels
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Some municipalities and lake associations that have grown frustrated by Minnesota's lack of progress in combating aquatic invasive species are backing research into finding more permanent ways of stopping the pests. See more at: http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/content/minnesota-groups-seek-new-ways-combat-zebra-mussels-0#sthash.9BciCi1...
Mining petition drive hits all 87 Minnesota counties
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A campaign by critics of proposed copper-nickel mining in northern Minnesota says it has gathered petition signatures from all 87 Minnesota counties. See more at: http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/content/mining-petition-drive-hits-all-87-minnesota-counties#sthash.mfnYE2kW.dpuf...
