Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki Sr. speaks during a Red Lake State of the Band Address on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at the Oshkiimaajitahdah Community Center in Redby.Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Red Lake Tribal Secretary Sam Strong speaks during a Red Lake State of the Band Address on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at the Oshkiimaajitahdah Community Center in Redby.Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Red Lake Treasurer Vernelle Lussier speaks during a Red Lake State of the Band Address on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at the Oshkiimaajitahdah Community Center in Redby.Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
Red Lake Executive Administrator Jason Defoe speaks during a Red Lake State of the Band Address on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at the Oshkiimaajitahdah Community Center in Redby.Madelyn Haasken / Bemidji Pioneer
REDBY - In the midst of a new year, Red Lake Nation remains committed to highlighting its triumphs while addressing struggles of the past and present.
Such a sentiment threaded its way throughout the 2024 State of the Band Address on Friday, complete with song, dance and rich Anishinaabe traditions.
Opening with four songs from the Little Bear Drum Group, Fred Desjarlait, Jr. recited an opening prayer before the introduction of nation royalty and notable guests.
Tribal council members then provided remarks on several priorities. The ongoing effort to restore boundaries to include the entirety of Upper Red Lake and other land proves to be a top priority as the nation moves into 2024 and reflects on 2023.
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