Leech Lake State of the Band address highlights triumphs, challenges of 2022

Apr. 21—WALKER — Despite winter weather sweeping through the area the night before, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

weathered the storm at its annual State of the Band address at Northern Lights Casino on Friday in Walker.

Serving as a reflection on the successes and challenges of 2022 and an optimistic look at the remainder of 2023, attendees took in messages of community and resilience.

"It's been a while since we gathered (due to the pandemic). It's been a long haul to get to where we are today with everything that occurred and everything that happened not only here at Leech Lake but all over Turtle Island," master of ceremonies Gary Charwood said in opening. "It's an honor to be here."

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