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Nagaajiwanaang
January 2022
Dibaajimowinan Stories from where the water stops
Jezlyn Abramowski (left) and Justice Paro are two sisters who both received full ride scholar-
ships for their academic success, but it’s also the work the two have accomplished outside of
school that is so impressive. Read their story on page 3. Photo Courtesy of Jarvis “Chubbs”
Paro.
Local News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
RBC Thoughts . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4-5
Etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Health. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8-9
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Cloquet, MN
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Local News
FDLOS Honor Roll New FDL PSA for vac- began giving this award to organi- continues to be an important tool in ter them at home, and they’re cheap
zations. this battle against the virus. — currently about $10 per test.
cines in children
W
This Award was created to recog- People who have been vaccinated They look for proteins made by the
ith the first quarter Dr. Charity Reynolds, Fond du nize exceptional, dedicated work tend to think they don’t need to get coronavirus. “The great thing with
of the school year Lac’s Medical Director, delivered a and selfless responses in the face tested, but that is not the case. As the rapid tests is that they save time,
over, Fond du Lac new Public Service Announcement of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pan- Vox reports the vaccines aren’t go- you get results immediately, they’re
Ojibwe School (FDLOS) re- (PSA) on Facebook about the safety demic. This Award recognizes ser- ing to be perfect and aren’t going to actionable,” said Greninger.
leased their first quarter honor and importance of the Pfizer vac- vice that advanced the IHS mission hold that immunity forever. To catch potential infections early,
roll list. Congratulations to all cine in children ages 5-11. and vision through work focused on However, the immune protection researchers say it’s worth stocking
who made this quarter’s list. In her PSA she directs parents of the aims and objectives in the IHS from vaccines wanes over time, and up and keeping some rapid tests on
children in the group to get their COVID-19 Action Plan. the rise of variants like omicron hand, if feasible. That way the test
A honor roll: (name, grade) children vaccinated as over 300 1. Prevent the spread of COVID-19 stand to erode that shielding further. is ready and available as soon as
Joseph C. Wichern (9) children in this age group have 2. Detect cases of COVID-19 This leaves even vaccinated people you need it, and you don’t have to
Delamecia T. Saice (12) been hospitalized with COVID-19. 3. Treat COVID-19 cases and sustain at risk of contracting the virus, go to a store or clinic to get a result.
She also states that thousands of regular operations sometimes without any symptoms, We are all worn down by this
B honor roll: children participated in the age 4. Manage resources and potentially spreading it to virus and tired of doing all the right
Olivia M. Boshey (7) group and that the vaccines are safe 5. Provide comprehensive situation- others. Most of these breakthrough things, but we need to continue to
Onix J. Downwind (7) for children. al awareness of COVID-19 activities infections have been mild, but some do our part to put an end to this
Ariana L. Pemberton (7) To watch the full PSA visit: FDL was one of many teams that vaccinated people have fallen ill and pandemic.
Jaimie R. Petite (7) https://fb.watch/9DhecSb3zf/ was honored with the award for all even died from Covid-19. Source: https://www.vox.
Bella A. Sutten (7) the hard work done since March The type of test also matters, and com/22814390/omicron-covid-
Layla F. Misquadace (8)
Ava J. Fosness (9)
FDL honored by IHS 2020 and we are all grateful for all as Vox reports, it’s very important 19-vaccine-rapid-test-antigen-pcr-
The COVID-19 pandemic has been they’ve done to keep us safe. to have the tests readily available. vaccine
Isabelle N. Roy (9) Rapid antigen tests take only 15
hard on all of us for many different
Savanna K. Bosto (10) minutes, you can often self-adminis-
Jordell J. Brown (10)
reasons, but the ones impacted the How to keep safe this
most during the last 21 months has
Jeffery A. Defoe (10)
been healthcare workers. winter against
Cash N. Herrera (10)
Tiara E. Kingbird (10)
Indian Health Services (IHS), Omicron
therefore, created the COVID-19 This winter is already beginning
Emma M. Lightfeather (10)
Pandemic Heroism Award to honor to look a lot like last winter. Rising
James R. Wichern (10)
organizations who have done all cases are leading to more people
Jordan V. Brown (11)
that they can to protect their citi- getting vaccinated, but people gath-
Racheal L. Fosness (11)
zens and one of the recipients was ering and gathering indoors is mak-
Gabriel S. Hudson (12)
our very own Fond du Lac Human ing controlling the virus difficult.
Devin S. Lintgen (12)
Services Public Health Emergency There are still two important
Kiara S. Lockling (12)
Preparedness (PHEP) Team. FDL’s things that we can all do to help
Jazmine M. Ojibway (12)
PHEP team was honored with this limit the spread: get tested and
Nicholas J. Stapleton (12)
award for all that they’ve done boosted. Many people who have
Gloria E. Yellow (12)
to help keep our community safe been vaccinated, or even boosted,
which, as IHS wrote, is why they tend to neglect testing, but testing
The mission of this publication is to provide opinion pieces or letters to the editor. There is
Nagaajiwanaang Dibaajimowinan the Anishinaabeg community of the Fond du Lac
Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Fond du Lac
an abundance of opportunity for the publishing,
airing and dissemination of material of personal
Translation: Stories from where the water stops Reservation, with news and information that will opinion in other communication vehicles avail-
be of help to them in their everyday lives. In ad- able throughout the area, region and state.
TA B L E o f C O N T E N T S Published monthly by the Fond du Lac
Reservation Business Committee. dition, our goal will be to highlight many of the Our mission is to provide for Fond du Lac
Local News.....................................................................2-3
Subscriptions are free for Fond du Lac Band honors, accolades, accomplishments and awards Anishinaabeg a publication that will not dismiss
RBC Thoughts.................................................................4-5
Members. To inform us of a change of ad- that are earned by community members but their culture, heritage, hopes and dreams. We are
Etc..................................................................................6-7
dress, write to: are mostly overlooked by the mass mainstream striving to make this newspaper fill that role.
Health News....................................................................8-9
Fond du Lac News, Tribal Center, media.
Illustration Called the Fort with Many Names..................... 10
1720 Big Lake Rd., It is our hope that through greater information Corporate Member of the
13 Moons......................................................................... 11 about the activities of our people, this publica- Native American Journalists
Cloquet, Minn. 55720.
Community News........................................................ 12-15 tion can be an instrument of true community. It Association
BBCR...............................................................................16 Editor: Zachary N. Dunaiski is not our intention to be a vehicle of divisive-
zacharydunaiski@fdlrez.com • (218) 878-2682 ness. To that end, we do not publish editorials,
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Sisters headed to college on full scholarships
By Zachary N. Dunaiski said of the school recruiting her. “You don’t get to pick your col- fell outside the world of sports, words while also paying her an
“Everything was good when I lege, you just get to pick your but that doesn’t mean she didn’t impressive compliment when
J
ustice Paro and Jezlyn visited there.” list and the college will pick have a lot on her schedule. you consider both sisters are
Abramowski are two hard- Jezlyn on the other hand had you. Once the college picks you, “Most of my extracurriculars receiving full ride academic
working sisters who both a long process of finding out if they do, it’s binding,” Jezlyn are National Honor Society, scholarships.
received full ride scholarships to about her full scholarship, as said of the process with Quest- Youth in Action, a volunteering “I could say pretty much
college next year. she had to wait four months un- Bridge. “I just found out that club, and Upward Bound, a col- the same thing. She’s always
Justice, a two-sport athlete, til she found out, and still didn’t I got picked by Brown Univer- lege prep program,” Jezlyn said making sure her priorities are
will be going to the college she know right away which college sity.” of her work outside of school. straight,” Justice said of her sis-
most wanted to go to after being she would be going to. Both young women have ac- “I started Youth in Action in ter’s work ethic. “She’s always
accepted to Betha- “I started the complished a lot in 9th grade and just been a hard worker. She
ny College, and the process of apply- their lives as both just went to bi- always puts school first. I have
reason she chose “I started the ing to the Quest- earned academic weekly meetings kind of used that as inspiration
Bethany College process of Bridge Scholar- scholarships. But and they gave to stay on top of school too.
was to be able “I always had to me volunteer
applying to the ship in August. it is their work She’s always the smarter one I’d
to continue her It is a really outside of school put school, then opportunities. So say.”
athletic career. QuestBridge competitive schol- that puts them things out in the Justice’s accomplishments
sports,
“It was one of scholarship in arship. There is above most young community like have also pushed Jezlyn to be
the only col- about 16,000 stu- women their age. then friends. Bentleyville, food better and it was something she
August. I just
leges that gave dents that applied Justice, being a It’s always been drives, just stuff wanted to acknowledge too.
me both options found out that I this year. Those two-sport athlete,
priorities first.” like that. I also “Probably just balancing my
for basketball got picked by of us that moved learned during her
-Justice Paro
volunteer with life,” Jezlyn said of what she
and softball and
I could never
Brown University.” to the finalist
round, which
youth the impor-
tance of balancing
Upward Bound
because they’re
wished she could do as well as
her sister. “She is really good
really choose -Jezlyn Abramowski just means you’re time. big on volunteer- at balancing and finding time
ever between the accepted to the “I always had to ing too.” for all her stuff and just making
two sports,” Justice said about QuestBridge program, sent our put away time with friends and The two sisters have a lot of sure she gets everything done.
choosing Bethany College. QuestBridge application to a list everything because growing up respect for one another and see So I just need some more of that
“That and the program for my of up to 12 colleges that they’re I had tournaments and stuff on that their sister works really in my life.”
major, Communications-Media partners with,” Jezlyn said of the weekends or I had prac- hard to get where they both are Both of these women have
arts, and the education I want. the process. “Then after you tices during the week,” Justice today. accomplished so much in their
So it was perfect for me.” send your applications in the said about how hard it is to get “Justice is hard working. She’ll life, but also understand that
As soon as Justice knew she colleges evaluate them and if accepted into college for both put her goals before everything they’ve accomplished so much
had the chance to go to Bethany they choose you back, then you sports and academics. “Time else that she does,” Jezlyn said with the support of their family,
College, which was her first receive a full ride scholarship to with friends was always little. about her sister. “I always see friends, teachers, coaches, and
choice because she knew she that college.” But when school was in and it her every weekend, she’s going so many more in the commu-
was going to get to continue Jezlyn on the other hand wasn’t summer, I always had to her tournaments. She’s al- nity.
her athletic career, the choice didn’t choose just one college, to put school, then sports, then ways at practice every night, she
became easy. she chose from a handful of col- friends. It’s always been priori- just dedicates her times to her
“Once I saw that Bethany was leges and then got chosen based ties first. Fun last.” goals and she makes sure her
interested, I just started looking on the scholarship program she Jezlyn also learned how to bal- priorities are straight.”
into it and visited them,” Justice was involved in. ance her time, but her interests Justice mirrored her sister’s
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RBC Thoughts
Brookston News ing 2021 was, but Fond du Lac manities. We have started on the
Secretary/ similar to last year’s program. experienced some success. We Regional Drinking Water Project
You should be receiving an ap- became members of the Intertrib- with completion at the end of
Treasurer News plication in the mail soon. We
Boozhoo,
al Buffalo Council and received 2022. This will be displayed
I
have included the furnace and our first grant from them in order proudly with a water tower with
Boozhoo, would like to wish everyone
stove program again so if you to complete our feasibility study Fond du Lac’s Logo! We have
a Happy New Year! I hope
I
need furnace work or a kitch- which should be completed in been in discussion with Housing
have a difficult time getting everyone had a safe and
en stove please contact our the first part of 2022. We have staff and architects about the con-
into the holiday season wonderful holiday season. I also
energy assistance program. We struction of the NEW Brookston
when it is mid-December hope that 2022 will be bigger and completed the Tagwii Recovery
have continued with our food building and will start chemical Elderly Building which will be
and we are having a heat brighter than 2021. I can surely
shelf program and given away dependency recovery operations 5 units and I believe available
wave. It is going to be 50 this attest that 2021 was a very chal-
turkeys and hams again. I there at the beginning of this towards the end of 2022.
week with rain! I would like to lenging year for many. We know
have received good comments year. I know there are several other
wish all of you a safe and hap- that we have dealt with many
on all these programs by all We have received the victories that WE as the Band
py holiday season. I hope you losses to our communi-
participants. revenue from the agree- have had throughout the year.
get to spend some quality time ties and to our families.
If you have kept up with the ment with Enbridge. Like I have said before, I did not
with your family and friends Some of these losses
news about COVID you will This has enabled us to list any of our amazing accom-
and that your home and heart were very tough to nav-
see that we continue to have keep making per capita plishments as “I”, but as “WE”. I
are filled with happiness. May igate through as there
issues with the pandemic. payments to the Band do this for the simple reason that
the new year bring you and were some that had
The infection rate on the Membership through- it is the “WE” that accomplishes
your family safety, health, and dealt with more than
Reservation continues to be out the pandemic. We the very difficult tasks. You may
happiness. one loss in their family.
high as our community is still Roger M. Smith Sr were very successful in not know that one way or anoth-
The major project We ask to keep these
resistant to taking the obtaining CARES fund- er that you were part of these by
under my office families in our thoughts
vaccine. The low vac- ing and American Rescue Plan making comments during meet-
has concluded for and prayers in the coming year
cination rate continues Act (ARPA) funding to assist ings or individual conversations.
this year. We have and to let them know that they
in our younger age the Band in recovering from the I also believe in order for us to be
approved our an- are not alone going forward.
groups. We also expe- pandemic. successful, it must be “WE” that
nual budget for We certainly did not think that
rienced losing some We successfully lobbied to get are successful together.
the Reservation we would have to be discussing
staff when our manda- the Governors Tribal Consultation I again wish everyone the hap-
within the specified COVID-19 after last year, but it
tory vaccination date Executive Order turned into State piest of New Years and I wish
timeframe under Ferdinand Martineau came. We are trying still persists in our communi-
ties. We hope that everyone that Law! This will ensure that Tribes you and your families the best of
the constitution. All
several different ways of Minnesota will get invited to health in 2022!!! Chi Miigwech!!!
our programs have their next can get vaccinated, does get
to combat the effects of the the table in yearly discussions Roger M. Smith Sr.
year’s budget approved and vaccinated. Please keep up the
pandemic. We have increased on Health and Human Services, District III Representative,
ready to start working Janu- precautions of social distancing,
our minimum wage to $15 per Natural Resources, Commerce, Brookston
ary 1, 2022. I have to thank all wearing a mask, and utilizing
hour hoping to bring some Education & Higher Education, (218) 878-7509
the accounting staff for their hand sanitizer.
renewed interest in working rogermsmithsr@fdlrez.com
persistence in getting the in- I hate to dwell on how challeng- Agriculture, Economic Develop-
for the Band. Our problem ment, and Department of Hu-
formation from our directors.
seems to be with recruiting
The directors for putting their
new employees and keeping
budgets together on time and
them. Hopefully the increase
the RBC for working diligently
in starting wages will help
to complete the process.
with attracting and retaining
With the budget being fin-
new staff. Only time will tell
ished this year the approval
if we are moving in the right
included some American
direction.
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
If you have any questions or
that are designated for Band
comments please feel free to
members. You should have
contact me. My office number
received your stimulus pay-
is (218)878-8158 or you can e-
ment by now. There is also
mail at ferdinandmartineau@
the energy assistance program
fdlrez.com
that was approved which is
Gii ga waa ba min.
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RBC Thoughts
Cloquet News steadily climbing. This is very
Gichi Manidoo Giizis Hello all
concerning to all of us here
at FDL. The RBC looks to our
Emergency Response Coor-
Traditional Pow Wow
I
hope you are having a good dinator as well as the Public
holiday season and just Health Emergency Preparedness
want to say Happy Holidays (PHEP) team for guidance and
“Taking Care of the Land and Community” to you all. recommendations on respond-
ing to this pandemic. I know
One of the important things
that we have been working on at times these decisions can
this month is the Lutsen Moun- appear inconsistent. However,
Saturday January 15th, 2022 tain ski resort expansion that is I assure you they are making
being proposed. The U.S. Forest these recommendations in the
best interest of the community.
Warm-ups on Friday January 14th 7pm Service is contemplating giving
the resort a permit to On another note,
use hundreds of acres please congratulate
of land. This land is Melvin Barney as
in the 1854 treaty area he has been chosen
EMCEE Registration: 10am and is a prime hunting to lead our police
Les Gibbs and gathering area and department. Mel has
Grand Entry: 1pm & 7pm is mostly a maple tree a number of years of
Arena Director experience with FDL
Terry Goodsky and Leland Whitefeather Jr. Feast at 5pm stand. This property
has a history of Tribal
Wally Dupuis
and has grown with
use for maple sugar- the department. I am
Spiritual Advisor Black Bear Casino Resort ing. If the U.S. Forest Service looking forward to working
Ricky DeFoe with Chief Barney and watch-
Otter Creek Event Center does issue this permit the three
Bands would lose yet more ing as he navigates through the
Host Drum
Miziwekaamiikiinaan 1785 Highway 210 Ceded territory to use for hunt- issues that continue to come
up.
ing fishing and gathering. We
Head Dancers Carlton, MN 55718 as well as the other two Bands As always, please feel free to
call or write as I am always
Sarah Agaton Howes & Herb Fineday BB Hotel Reservations: 1-888-771-0777 are watching this very closely.
glad hear from you. Cell (218)
As you all may know, the
First American Hotel:1-218-384-3535 State of Minnesota is on top 428-9828, Office (218) 878-
8078, or email wallydupuis@
Royal Pines Hotel: 218-384-2071 of the chart nationwide for
COVID cases right now and it is fdlrez.com
Join our event on the 13 Moons Ashi niswi giizisoog Facebook page
Taking Care of the Land and Community
Info booths and displays of Tribal, State, Federal and County programs
involved in taking care of the land and community.
Vendor tables available
For more information contact:
Phillip Savage 218-878-7123 or email phillipsavage@fdlrez.com
Sponsored by
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
USDA-NIFA Funds
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2022 Regular election Recount. (Filed with General Notice of Contest. (Filed with Country and Alaska by training remind all our families that mid-
Election Board prior to 5:00 p.m.) Reservation Election Judge and laypersons to litigate the most year assessments have started and
calendar April 8: Deadline to Post Regular Executive Director of the Minne- urgent legal needs: divorce, cus- will continue through January. We
January 7: Last day for sitting RTC Election Notice without Primary sota Chippewa Tribe.) tody, domestic violence protection are excited to see how much our
member to give notice of resigna- April 12: 4:30 p.m. - Deadline for June 22 (or 21, if request for orders, child support, and victim students have grown already this
tion to file for vacated RTC seat. Contest of Primary Election. Recount is filed before deadline): rights. year, but we need your help.
January 13: Election Announce- (Filed with Reservation Election Decision on Request for Recount In just 6 months, graduates During this time, please be sure
ment Judge and Executive Director and Results of Recount, if al- master the legal skills necessary your student gets plenty of rest
January 14: 8 a.m. - Opening of of the Minnesota Chippewa lowed. to practice law in Tribal Courts and also eats a healthy breakfast
period for filing for office. Tribe). July 1st: Deadline for Decision on across the United States. No if they choose to eat at home.
January 24: Close of filing period April 13: (Results, if Allowed or Contest for General Election. undergraduate degree is required Please remind your child to take
February 3: Selection of Election 11th or 12th If earlier request) July 5th (or within 3 days of to gain admission to this highly his or her time and to read ques-
Court of Appeals Judge (For certi- Deadline for Decision on Request decision on Contest): 4:30 p.m. competitive program. Priority of tions and answer choices carefully
fication of candidate) for Recount and Results of Re- - Deadline for appeal to Court of admission is given to applicants before selecting their final choice.
February 10: Deadline for Notice count, if allowed. Election Appeals. (Filed with Ex- with demonstrated experience It also helps to remind students of
of Certifications to TEC. April 22: Deadline for Decision on ecutive Director of the Minnesota serving American Indian/Alaska how much they have learned this
February 14: Challenge certi- Contest Chippewa Tribe and Reservation Native communities. year and how proud we all are of
fication or non-certification to April 25 (or within 3 days of Tribunal rendering Decision). To date, 177 Legal Advocates their growth.
MCT by 4:30 p.m. on the second decision on Contest) 4:30 p.m. - July 8th (at least two (2) days from 72 Tribes in 24 states have We love to help our students
business day following receipt of Deadline for Appeal to Court of prior to the hearing date): Record completed the rigorous, 240-hour learn and succeed. Regular atten-
certification. Election Appeals. (Filed with the of contest forwarded to Court of course. NTTC graduates have dance is critical for our students’
February 15: Deadline for appoint- Executive Director of the Min- Election Appeals. gone on to represent thousands progress and testing completion.
ment of Election Boards. nesota Chippewa Tribe and with July 12th (hearing within 7 days of clients who otherwise would For our online students, having a
February 15: Deadline for appoint- Reservation Tribunal rendering of notice of appeal). Last Day for have no access to justice. “Our quiet place to work with minimal
ment of Election Contest Judge Decision). Hearing on Appeal. graduates are actually more distractions is very important.
and alternate Election Contest April 28 (at least two (2) days July 12th: Winning candidates qualified to provide legal repre-
Judge. prior to the hearing date): Record sentation in Tribal Courts than
February 16: Complete record of
assume office by operation of LUC notice
of Contest forwarded to Court of law, unless sooner seated, or the most attorneys”, says the Dean of The Land Use Committee (LUC)
all documents related to challenge Election Appeals. election is subject of appeal to the the National Tribal Trial College,
submit to Minnesota Chippewa is seeking an individual from the
May 2 (hearing within 7 days of Court of Election Appeals. Hallie Bongar White. “They can Cloquet District to serve on the
Tribe by 4:30 p.m. notice of appeal). Last Day for July 22 (or Ten days from Hearing live and work in their own com-
February 18: Answer to challenge committee.
Hearing on Appeal on Appeal): Deadline for decision munities while completing the 20 The purpose of this committee
from the person whose certifica- May 12 (10 days from hearing on of the Court of Elections Appeal. week/200 hours of online study
tion is being challenged to the is to advise, assist, and oversee
appeal). Last Day for Decision on Day following Decision of Appeal: before completing a hands-on, the use, protection, and develop-
MCT by 4:30 p.m. Appeal Winning candidate prevailing on 40 hour ‘trial skills bootcamp’ at
February 22: Deadline for Deci- ment of land within the boundar-
May 13: Notice of General Elec- appeal takes office. the University of Wisconsin Law ies of the Reservation. Interested
sion of certification or non-certifi- tion (or earlier if no appeal). School. The faculty are Indian law
cation by Tribal Court of Appeals. individuals should contact Jack
May 13: TEC provides ballots for National Tribal trial and litigation experts with real Bassett at (218) 878-8043 or by
February 24: Notice of Primary General Election (or earlier if no world expertise advancing safety
Election and Posting. college open admis- email Jackbassett@fdlrez.com.
appeal). and justice in Tribal courts.” Requests must be received by
February 28: TEC provides ballots
for Primary Election.
June 14: General Election (Poll- sion: 6-month legal For more information about the February 1, 2022.
ing Places open from 8 a.m. until National Tribal Trial College and
March 31: Notify MCT on choice 8 p.m.)
advocacy certificate to access the application, please
of appellate forum. June 15: General Reservation
The National Tribal Trial College, Nov. 2, 2021 Zoom
visit www.nttconline.org.
April 5: Primary (Polling places in partnership with the University
open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00
Election Board certifies results of
of Wisconsin Law School and the school board meeting
Election. Prior to 8 p.m. Mid-year assessments minutes
p.m.) 2 United States Department of Jus-
June 16: General Reservation From Nissa Whipple (math
April 6: General Reservation tice, is now accepting applications Called to Order: 12:08 pm
Election Board publishes Election coach), Deanna Fosness (math
Election Board certifies Primary for a free, 6-month Certificate in Roll Call:
results. coach), Dawn Liimatainen (read-
Results. (Prior to 8:00 p.m.) Tribal Court Legal Advocacy. Now Present: Deb Johnson-Fuller,
June 17: Deadline for Request for ing coach)
April 7: General Reservation in its eighth year, this innovative Robert Peacock, Michael Diver,
Recount. (Filed with General Elec- Boozhoo!
Election Board publishes Primary and highly acclaimed legal educa- Jeffrey Tibbetts, Carol Wuollet,
tion Board prior to 5:00 p.m.) The FDL Ojibwe School’s math
Results. tion model addresses the critical Dawn Ammesmaki and Naomi
June 21: 4:30 p.m. - Deadline for and reading coaches want to
April 8: Deadline for Request for shortage of attorneys in Indian Northrup
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Etc
Others present: Superintendent MN American Indian State Aid • Robert and Deb met with Jen- Naomi Northrup, 2nd by Carol BAND MEMBERS WITH
Jennifer Murray, School Principal Grant: nifer Murray and it will contain 2 Wuollet, all in favor, 0 opposed, UNCLAIMED PER CAPITA
Valerie Tanner, Grants & Account- • Need signature from School parts: FDLOS Strategic Plan and motion carried to Adjourn. Ad- ACCOUNTS:
ability Manager Maria Defoe, Board Chairperson FDL Reservation evaluation form journed at 1:26 p.m. Recorded by BLACKWELL, Mary Therese
Assistant Principal Tara Dupuis, Student Request for Headphones • Board would like to have Stra- Julia Lintgen CICHY, Gerard
Guidance Counselor Vicki Ober- Letter: tegic Plan ready for December CICHY, Leslie
star, Athletic Program Manager • The school board would like school board meeting to vote on DEFOE, Jackie Ann
Earl Otis and Jason Brown. the teacher’s views/opinions and it.
LEGAL NOTICE – DURFEE, Thomas
Reading of Mission Statement have them establish guidelines Supervisor Reports: JANUARY 2021 FIOLEK, Bernice
and Vision: Jennifer Murray with students Superintendent Jennifer Mur- The following is a list of Band FRIEDMAN, Ann Lorraine
Add September 7, 2021 meet- • Thank You Kiara for the nicely ray- Reviewed; Building Principal members who have monies in LAPRAIRIE, Robert
ing minutes to agenda that were written persuasive letter. Valerie Tanner Reviewed; Educa- trust with the Fond du Lac Band. MARRONE, Elizabeth Ann
tabled This will be put on the agenda tion Grants and Accountability We are requesting the Band mem- MARTIN, Travonti Josh
Approval of Agenda: for the next meeting so the board Manager Maria Defoe- Reviewed; ber, or his/her heirs, if the Band MARZINSKE, Larry
Motion made by Jeffrey Tibbetts, can follow up on the request Transportation Supervisor Michael member is deceased, contact the OLSON, Emmanuel Samuel
2nd by Michael Diver all in favor, Old Business: Quam- Reviewed; Cook Super- Fond du Lac Legal Affairs Office RUSSEAU, Cordell George
0 opposed, motion carried. Strategic Plan Review: visor Mace Fonoti- Reviewed; at 218-878-2632 or toll-free at SAVAGE, Mark
Approval of Minutes from • Leadership meeting Tuesday, Wellness Coordinator Daniel 1-800-365-1613, to assist the Band SHABAIASH, Kevin L. Jr.
September 7, 2021: motion made November 9, 2021 at 3:15 p.m. DuPay- Reviewed and School-wide in distributing the trust monies. SIMON, Stella
by Michael Diver, 2nd by Jeffrey • 90-day template with goal set- Community Activities Supervisor Unless a personal data form or SOULIER, Gary
Tibbetts, all in favor, 0 opposed, ting was sent so the action road Antonio Flores-Reviewed; Special heirship application has been filed TIESSEN, Melissa Lee
motion carried. map can be completed for 2022 Education Coordinator Sharon with this office within one year WESAW, Joze R.
Approval of Minutes from School Board Sub-Committee: Belanger-Reviewed; Athletics of this notice, the identified funds
October 5, 2021: motion made by • Safety Committee meeting Program Manager Earl Otis- Re- will revert back to the Fond du
Jeffrey Tibbetts, 2nd by Naomi Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 9 viewed. Lac Band. *The one-year period
Northrup, all in favor, 0 opposed, a.m. Other: commences with the first publica-
motion carried. 2021 Superintendent Evaluation Motion to adjourn made by tion.
Review of Ledger:
Jennifer Murray reviewed for
school board
New Business:
COVID 19 update:
• CUE rapid testing in place
• Testing students prior to re-
entering the building
• Lost 4 staff to COVID mandate
• Sharon will look at contracting a
nurse through Health Pro to help
out school nurse
• Carlton County will start vac-
cinations next week for children
5-11 years old.
COVID Guidance for Basketball
Season:
• Players will vaccinate or quar-
antine
• More girls than boys are cur-
rently vaccinated because the girls
played volleyball
• The basketball team will fol-
low the volleyball protocol with
the addition of weekly testing of
athletes
Motion made by Jeffrey Tibbetts,
2nd by Naomi Northrup, all in
favor, 0 opposed, motion carried.
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Health
January is Cervical Cancer Radon Awareness in Our Homes and Lung Cancer
Awareness Month
W
e can’t see radon gas. We If a person breathes in radon gas, picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher,
can’t smell it. But radon the radioactive particles can get test your home again.
D
id you know that Pap tests and HPV tests can gas is very dangerous. trapped in the lungs. Over time, they If the 2nd test is also high, you
help prevent cervical cancer or find it early? Breathing in large amounts of radon can cause lung cancer. The risks need to fix the problem.
These are the most reliable and effective cancer can raise our risk of lung cancer. from radon depend on two things: If test results show high levels of
screening test available to women? Depending on your Radon is naturally occurring in How long: The more contact you radon, take action by contacting
age, your doctor may recommend you have a pap test, rocks and dirt from the ground. have with radon gas, the greater your state radon office to get the
or both tests together. It can help to prevent cervical There is always some radon in the your risk. name of a local expert who can
cancer and/or find it early when treatment would be air around us. The problem is when How much: High radon levels are give advice. There are ways to fix
the most effective. Cervical cancer is highly curable radon gas form underneath a home more dangerous. some radon problems with simple
when detected and treated early. According to American leaks in through cracks or gaps too Testing is the way to find out if you low-or no-cost solutions. For bigger
Indian Cancer Foundation, American Indian women are much can build up inside the home have a radon problem. It’s easy, low radon problems, a specialist, called a
nearly 2x more likely to develop and die from cervical and become dangerous to breathe. cost, and can save a life. Every home mitigation contractor may be needed
cancer and are diagnosed at later stages than white Any home can have a radon is encouraged to be tested. Testing in to fix the home.
women. problem- old or new houses. A the home can be easy to do yourself Mitigation contractors can help
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common house with or without a basement. or to hire someone to check. Finding by sealing cracks where radon gets
cause of cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. The HPV Houses in any state. One house next out that your home has higher radon in. They can put in pipes that help
vaccine protects against types of HPV that is most often to another may have different radon levels can be scary. There are steps suck out radon from underneath
the cause of cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. The levels. to make your home safe: the home. The radon then will go
HPV vaccination is recommended for young girls and One out of fifteen homes have Get a radon test kit from a outside rather than in the home.
boys 9-26 years of age. high radon levels *Source: U.S hardware store or order one by Radon in homes can be serious
Update: CDC now routinely recommends two doses of Environmental Protection Agency. calling: (1-800-767-7236) or the for health risks. The problem can
HPV vaccine for 9-15-year-olds to prevent HPV cancers. If a house uses well water, it needs National Radon Program Services be prevented by getting a test kit to
Teens and young adults who start the series at ages 15 to be tested for radon too. The well website (http://sosradon.org/test- check the radon in your home.
through 26 years are suggested to receive three doses of water can sometimes carry radon kits). To learn more about radon visit:
HPV vaccine. gas into the home. Set up the testing device to check Center for Disease Control and
According to the American Cancer Society, smoking In the United States, radon is the air for radon. Prevention/cdc.gov/radon or Radon
raises a women’s risk for cervical cancer. Remember to the #2 cause of lung cancer after Some take a few days or many Programs and Initiatives https://
start getting your regular Pap test at age 21. smoking and it is estimated to cause months to finish the test. epa.gov/radon/state-indoor-radon-
Cervical Cancer Screenings are recommended for over 200,000 deaths per year. Send the device to a lab and wait grants-sirg-program-and-resources
21-29-year-olds every 3 years. All women are at risk for Smoking makes radon even more for the results. A message from your Fond du Lac
cervical cancer. It occurs most often in women over the dangerous if you live in a house with If the test shows a radon level of 4 Cancer Prevention Program
age of 30 each year, around 12,000 women in the Unites high radon levels.
states get cervical cancer. This could raise
For those 30-65 years old the recommendation is the levels to a risk
suggested to be screened: of 10 times higher
• Every 3 years with a pap test alone than non-smokers
• Every 5 years with HPV testing alone OR who live in homes
• Every 5 years with HPV and pap testing together (co- with high radon
testing). levels. Radon and
Always remember to talk with your healthcare tobacco smoke
provider. from cigarettes
Sources: U.S. Department of Health and Human (and cigars
Services; Center for Disease Control and Prevention; The and pipes) can
Office on Women’s Health. Centers for Disease Control damage your
and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov, American Indian lungs. When
Cancer Foundation (AICAF) Americanindiancancer.org, they’re combined,
and American Cancer Society (ACS) www.cancer.org smoking and
A message from your Fond du Lac Cancer Prevention radon are more
Program dangerous than
either one on its
own.
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Health
Self-confidence and health goals WHO official says Omicron cases are mild
S W
elf-confidence. According to need it! Wear appropriate clothing and ith the recently discovered Omicron variant of
the dictionary, the definition • Engage in physical activity. Just sunscreen, even in the winter COVID-19, many things are still unknown about it and
of self-confidence is a move more. Research has been months. won’t be known for awhile.
feeling of trust in one’s abilities, released that even a few minutes • Keep a journal. Feel free to What we do know currently, however, is that it reportedly has 40
qualities and judgment. Having of activity, several times a day, enter anything and everything different mutations, and the most concerning being the mutations
self-confidence is important in can be beneficial. in it. Not only will it be good for to the spike protein as Medical News Today reports.
reaching goals. So, as you set • Don’t use tobacco. your mental health, it will also Omicron (B.1.1.529) has an unprecedentedly large number of
your 2022 health goals, don’t • Watch your portion sizes. Use help with evaluating your diet, mutations in the part of its genome that encodes a key section
forget your self-confidence! a smaller plate or take smaller activity, and weight loss. of its spike protein, which the virus uses to infect host cells. This
Improving your overall health amounts than you usually do and • Avoid negative comments to suggests that Omicron may be able to evade some of the immune
will reduce your risk for cancer, fill the empty space with veggies. yourself. Negative self-comments protection afforded by vaccines, many of which are based on the
heart disease and diabetes. Here • Aim for a healthy weight. A will reduce your self-confidence original spike protein, and past infections.
are a few nutrition and health combination of healthier eating and that is NOT what we are As of now however, early reports indicate that the infections
ideas to keep in mind when and an increase in physical doing in 2022! Find a positive may be mild. But as Sky News, a British news network, reports, it
setting your goals. activity can help get you to a in everyone, including yourself. may be awhile before we truly know how dangerous this variant
• Focus on fruits and vegetables. healthy weight for you. Remind yourself that you are is.
Strive to eat more, daily. Try • Limit or avoid alcohol. important and your health is Giving evidence at the government’s science and technology
different colors, textures, and • Get the recommended important too. committee on Wednesday, Professor Neil Ferguson, said it could be
shapes. screenings and immunizations Now grab your self-confidence, towards “the end of the month” before there is a clearer picture of
• Eat less red meat and avoid you need for your age. This head into 2022 and achieve your how worrying Omicron is.
processed meats (hotdogs, lunch might include a mammogram health goals! Sky News also reported that at least in one county the cases
meat, bacon, sausage). Consider or a colonoscopy. Discuss what *Sources include AICR, were mostly mild.
having more fish, beans, or you need with your healthcare American Heart Association, A top official in Botswana’s health ministry said on Tuesday
poultry. provider. Mayo Clinic, American that 16 out of the 19 cases of the Omicron variant detected in the
• Drink more water. It’s calorie- • Protect yourself from the Cancer Society, World Health country were asymptomatic.
free, sugar-free, and our bodies sun’s harmful rays year-round. Organization Those medical experts still recommend that people get
vaccinated, get a booster shot, social distance, and wear masks
indoors, but they’re also saying that we don’t need to panic.
But Dr. Ferguson also said that the trend in these variants hasn’t
been better for humanity with each new mutation, but rather
worse. Now, it’s just that we know more about the virus and how
to treat it as he told Sky News.
“What we have seen is Alpha has been more severe than the
previous strain, a little, and Delta more severe again, so the
trend we’ve seen is greater severity not less severity - thankfully
countered by better treatment by monoclonal antibodies, antivirals
and all the other drugs, that mean people have a better chance
of surviving severe COVID today than they did at the start of the
pandemic.”
It may not be until 2022 until we truly know how this variant
impacts us, so until then, please stay socially distant and wear
masks so that you and your family can celebrate a safe and
healthy holiday season.
Sources: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/covid-19-
why-the-omicron-variant-has-scientists-worried and https://news.
sky.com/story/covid-19-most-omicron-cases-are-mild-and-theres-
no-evidence-to-suggest-vaccines-may-be-less-effective-against-the-
variant-says-who-12483729Page 10 | Nagaajiwanaang • Dibaajimowinan | January 2022
Continuing on with the Area Forts
Research by The fort with many names was
located on the Wisconsin side in
Christine Carlson the place earlier known as Con-
nor’s Point-(Benjamin Conner)
T
his series of or now Superior. It was across
Minnesota Point. Teepees were
local forts began located on both sides of the St.
in the June Louis Bay or Entry.
issue of this paper.
That fort was most
commonly known
as the Norwest Fur
Post but had several
other names during
the years. Previously
stated was that there
were five names for
this same place. They
were Northwest Fur
Post, Fort St. Louis-
(King Louis XIV?), Fort
Cadotte-(Benjamin
Cadotte), Fort Roy- Illustration Called the Fort with Many Names
(Vincent Roy) and
Fort Fond du Lac The 1836 illustration of the
because it was part American or Astor Fur Post
dwellings was drawn by Charles
of the Fond du Lac W. Borup who visited old Fond
Department. Just du Lac in that year.
recently saw another The occupants who lived at
the fort at that time were the
name for the fort Cotte Family. Pierre and Marga-
which was Sayer’s ret (Roussain) Cotte were local
traders at Fond du Lac during
Fort- (John Sayer the greater part of the American
and wife Obemau- Fur Company’s operations at
unoqua). That is a the Head of the Lakes.
total of six different
names. This has taken
several years to figure
this all out. Surely
learned a lot along
the way. Illustration of Inside the Second Fort Circa 1836 in the old village of Fond du LacJanuary 2022 | Nagaajiwanaang • Dibaajimowinan | Page 11
Ashi-niswi giizisoog (Thirteen Moons)
Namebini- Anishinaabemowin Lessons
Double Vowel Chart “a”- sounds like the “u” in sun Biiwan blizzard Zhaawani-noodin .wind (south)
giizis This is how to pronounce
Ojibwe words.
“aa”- sounds like the “a” in
father
Ningwaanakwad cloudy
Awan.................... foggy (be)
Goon............................ snow
Maajipon........ snow (start to)
The new Namebini-giizis begins All consonants sound the same “i”- sounds like the “i” in sit Zasakwaa........... frost (heavy)
February 4. This is the Sucker Fish as in English. “ii”- sounds like the “ee” in feet Mashkawadin........frozen (be)
Moon. Other names for this moon “Zh”- sounds like the “su” in “o”- sounds like the “o” in go Dakaanimad ........wind (cold)
are Migizi-giizis, Eagle Moon and measure “oo”- sounds like the “oo” in Waabani-noodin . wind (east)
Makoonsag-gaa-nitaawaadi-giizis, food Giiwedin........................ wind
When the bear cubs are born moon. “e”- sounds like the “ay” in stay (north)
Ashi-niswi giizisoog BIGADA'WAA WORD SEARCH
Find the Ojibwe words in the puzzle below
WIIJIIW/ACCOMPANY
GIZHAADAAWASO/BABY SIT
BIMIWANAAN/BACKPACK
GICHIANIIBIISH/CABBAGE
ZHAAGANAASHIIWAK/CANADA
NANIIZAANAD/DANGEROUS
DEWITAWAGE/EARACHE
MAKADEWAABIKIZI/ECLIPSE
ANOKIIWIGAMIG/WORKSHOP
ZIIGWEBINIGAN/GARBAGE
MIKWAMIIKAA/HAIL
MIKWAM/ICE
BISKANE/IGNITE
ZIIBAASKAIGAN/JINGLE
MANIDOOBIIWAABIK/MAGNET
Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook! 13 Moons Ashi niswi giizisoog This page addresses culture, ecology, and natural resource management. Thirteen Moons is the Fond
du Lac Tribal College Extension Program and is a collaboration of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Fond du Lac Resource Management, funded by the USDA-National
Institute of Food and Agriculture.Page 12 | Nagaajiwanaang • Dibaajimowinan | January 2022
Community News
Happy Birthday own jam, traveling and spend- Duluth, Minnesota where she “Love you, see you later.” missed by his family.
Mino Dibishkaan Nimaamaa, ing time with friends. She was was known for her hearty laugh- After retirement she began to Julian was preceded in
Tara Dupuis (Jan. 12). We love a member of the Grand Portage ter, witty humor, kindness, but tenaciously seek God because death by his mother, Grace
you so much. We are so thank- Band of Lake Superior Chippewa most of all her big heart. she knew God had something Hvezda. He is survived by his
ful for all that you do for us! and worked as a lead pharmacy She was the youngest of 7 chil- special for her and she didn’t father, Kelly (Edie) Tiessen of
Much love from your favorite technician for the Fond du Lac dren and spent many years with want to miss out on that. We Cloquet; sisters, Savanna Bryant
daughter Aliza, Clayton Sr, Reservation at the Min No Aya her cousins, who became like find hope in the assurance that of Bagley and Sierra Tiessen
Clayj, and Jax Win Pharmacy for 23 years. siblings to her. You never had she’s received the ultimate re- of Cloquet; and his maternal
Lori was preceded in death by to guess when they were over ward, an eternity with the Lord. grandmother.
Happy 11th birthday to our son, her father, Alf “Ole” Skog; and for coffee reminiscing because Rose is survived by her chil-
Clayton Kettelhut Jr. (Jan. 19). one brother, Darrell Skog. She is the laughter of those memories dren, Jennifer (Chad) Walkow- Lee David Roy, “Gizhi-
We are proud of the young man survived by her husband, Fred; rang throughout the house. On iak, Jessica (Robert) Peterson, iyaanakwad” (fast moving
you have become! We love you mother, Patricia Skog; daugh- her days off, she often spent Eric (Katrina) Green, Erin (Eric) clouds), age 37 of Duluth and
Clayj! ters, Ashley (Timothy) Laveau them with her brother Bobby Williams, Kelly Green; adopted a member of the Fond du Lac
From Dad, Mom, and brother and Stephanie (Dustin) Shearer; and sister Esther looking for the daughter, Jessie Anderson; and Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Jax stepson, Thomas (Ansidhy) garage sales in the neighbor- her dog, Cooper; grandchil- passed away Friday, November
Gourley; brothers, Frank (An- hood. When they weren’t sure dren, Chelsie (Anthony), Robert 26, 2021, at Essentia-St. Mary’s
Happy 18th nette) Skog, Daniel (Kathy) where they were, Bobby would (Alex), Caleb, Wyatt, Jordan, in Duluth
birthday to my Skog, Gary Skog, and Brett tell her, “follow that car to the Ean, BraeLynn, Amara, Faith, surrounded
baby sister, (Michelle) Skog; grandchildren, next garage sale” as they were Henry and Edison; great-grand- by family and
Talayah Mar- Tyler, Griffin, Elizabeth, Connor, leaving. children, Hazel, Jackson and friends. He was
tineau (Jan. Baby Shearer, MacKenzie, and She loved greatly, but gave Paisley, siblings; Esther, Harold, born August
15). We love Ezra; and numerous cousins, even greater. If someone had Violet and Walter; best friend, 29, 1984, in
you, Lay and nieces, nephews, and sisters-in- a need, she was right there to Gloria Solots and many friends Minneapolis,
wish you all laws. help, sometimes to her own and family. MN. He moved
the happiness detriment. It’s difficult to find She was preceded in death by to the Fond du
and success in Rose Marie Green, Age 66, the words to encompass such her husband, Raymond; parents, Lac Reservation
your adulthood journeys! of Duluth, Minnesota received a beautiful (but sassy) woman. Nestor and Helen; and siblings, as a young man prior to moving
Love, Court, Trav, and kids! her miracle, surrounded by her All who have had the privilege Clifford and Veino. to Duluth.
children, November 26, 2021. of knowing her can be sure to Lee worked for CHUM-Duluth
She was born hold a funny memory of her or Julian Fredrick Hvezda-Ties- as a support staff member as-
Obituary August 19, story she shared because even sen, Baa Daash “Arrived with sisting young and elderly people
Lori F. Skog-Gourley, age
1955 to Nestor on her hardest days you would the Wind”, age 14 of Cloquet who needed assistance. He
62 of Cloquet, passed away
and Helen find her laughing. She was a passed away on Saturday, Oc- enjoyed photography, fishing,
unexpect-
Heinonen in strong woman, who raised her tober 30, 2021, in his home. He camping, and attending Pow
edly Sunday
Cloquet, MN. children to be just as strong, was born on August 28, 2007, Wows. He loved being with his
December 5,
She married while finding joy in the journey. in Bemidji to Kelly Tiessen and family and friends and loved
2021, at her
the love of her Her laughter was contagious Grace Hvezda. family gatherings. Lee was
home, peace-
life, Raymond and filled with life, even when Julian was fiercely protective of his loved
fully in her
Green on De- someone “accidentally” scared member of Fond ones. His laugh and smile was
sleep. She
cember 27, 1975 and celebrated her. As her kids grew up, she du Lac Band of contagious and he had an amaz-
was born
38 anniversaries together. reminded them she was still Lake Superior ing aura that touched everyone
April 12, 1959, in Minneapolis,
Throughout her life she their mom, whether through Chippewa. He he met. Lee was remarkable and
MN, the daughter of Alf “Ole”
worked at Duluth Laundry and a magnet for the fridge, “Call attended Clo- unforgettable.
and Patricia (Mercer) Skog.
lastly at Fon-du-Luth Casino your mother, she worries,” or a quet Middle Lee is survived by his wife,
Lori was a kind soul full of love
where she was known as “pit- wall hanging, “you’re never too School. Julian Ashley Ammesmaki; son, Isaiah
for all around her. She cher-
bull Green.” She retired this past old to need your mother.” She enjoyed basket- Roy; daughter, Zoe “Naazhe”
ished her time with her family,
August after 23 years in Play- always looked out for her family ball, riding his 4-wheeler, and Roy; sisters, Lorna Roy and
especially her grandchildren
ers Club on the same day she and her friends, even until the hanging out with family and Lorene Bosto; father, John Roy
whom she adored. Lori loved
started. end. She held on until every- friends. His favorite food was (Joyce); mother, Lori Bosto; and
gardening, camping, sewing,
Rose was a lifelong resident of one got the opportunity to say, pizza. Julian will be greatly numerous friends and relatives.
berry picking and making herJanuary 2022 | Nagaajiwanaang • Dibaajimowinan | Page 13
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Pallbearers were Anthony Cloquet Country Club presented and everyone know who he was Linda was a founding member home. His favorite place was the
Braveheart, Mike Stewart, him with the lifetime achieve- and how he enjoyed living his of the Women With Courage Black Hills and a couple of years
Thurston Owen, Jarvis Percy, Ju- ment award in recognition for life. Foundation, serving on the ago he took his dream trip with
nior “Bugg” Fineday, and Koda his outstanding promotion, Cotee is survived by his board for 15 years. Mike and JJ. They rode their
Aanenson. Honorary bearers dedication, competitiveness, parents, his brothers, Richard Linda was employed by Rusk motorcycles through the hills.
were Kenneth Warren Bosto, and respect for the game of golf. Stiffarm, Kristopher Stiffarm, County Memorial Nursing Home Kevin said a lot of crazy comi-
Sequoyah James Bosto, Reno The last ten years Jiggs became Jeremy DeFoe, Brian Wichern, for 45 years as a ward clerk. cal stuff over the years and left
Alexander Goodsky, and Nick a Snowbird spending winters at Jr., and James Wichern; his Linda will always be remem- us all with some great memo-
David Braveheart. his place in Mercedes, Texas. He nephews, Aidon Stiffarm, Ty bered for her kind heart, accept- ries and laughter. Goodbye my
would play golf, give free golf Stiffarm, and Lukuh DeFoe; his ing nature and always being up friend. You were everything too
Gerald Thomas “Jiggs” La lessons, and relax. nieces, Jessica Stiffarm, I’liana for an adventure. me, Love, Linda.
Breche was born May 1, 1932, Jiggs was preceded in death Stiffarm, Mariah Holm-DeFoe, Linda is survived by her Kevin was preceded in death
in Cloquet and passed away by his parents; his sister, Bette Ellianne King, Aviianna Stiff- husband, children, grandchil- by his parents, his broth-
November 17, 2021, in Flood- Romanek; and his brother, Eu- arm, Allibelle Northrup, Aubry dren, great-grandchild; brother, ers, Keith, Kim, Troy, and Hal
wood. He was better known to gene “Scrub”. He is survived by DeFoe, and Audry DeFoe, his Maynard Plahuta (Yvonne) of Lind. He is survived by his
his family and friends as “Jiggs”. his brother Jack; brother-in-law, special friend, Josh Barney, and Richland, Wash.; brother, Robert wife, Linda; his brother, Mike
His parents were Edward and Adolph Romanek; and 14 nieces his dog, Luckii. Pallbearers will Plahuta (Sue) of Brooklyn Park, Lind; his sister, Loretta (Darrell)
Evaline La and nephews. be Ty Stiffarm, Aidon Stiffarm, Minn.; sister, Mary Jo Schindler Brown; his bonus children, Joe
Breche. Military honors will be present- Anthony Fairbanks, Javon (John Vacho) of Ladysmith; (Dana) Billings and Jody (Bill)
Jiggs grew ed by Cloquet Combined Honor Smallwood, Jerome DeFoe and sister, Joyce Taber (Ron) of Shel- Moe; his bonus grandsons, Cul-
up in Clo- Guard. Derrick DeFoe, Jr. don; and nieces and nephews. ley, Andrew and granddaughter,
quet along She was preceded in death by Hayley; numerous nieces and
with his two Cotee Lee Hoffman “Bimi Linda L. Wise, age 71, of her parents, Stanley and Florine nephews and his dog, Izzy.
brothers and ba too Maingan” - Running Ladysmith, passed away on Plahuta; brother-in-law and A special thanks to all the
one sister. Wolf, age 27, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at home sister-in-law Delbert and Gerri doctors, nurses, paramedics
He graduated from the Catho- Wednesday, November 24, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. McClintock and nephews, Kevin throughout the years at the
lic Sacred Heart school, the in his home. He was born June Linda was born on June 6, and Stephan McClintock. advanced wound clinic, FDL
Cloquet high school and UMD. 5, 1994, in 1950, in So- clinic, CMH and St. Luke’s Hos-
He served in the US Army and Detroit Lakes, lon Springs. Kevin Lee Lind, 62 of Cloquet, pitals. Without your skills we
played on the Army golf team. MN to Jose- She gradu- MN, passed away on Thursday, would not of had all the extra
Jiggs was a high school phine DeFoe ated from the October 28, 2021, at St. Luke’s time with him. God Bless you
teacher; he taught one year in and Curtis Flambeau Hospital in Duluth. He was born all.
Los Angeles, California and had Hoffman. Co- High School on January 20, 1959, in Cloquet,
a short stint in the insurance tee graduated Class of 1969. MN to John Dale Edwin DeFoe, “Aane-
business in San Diego Califor- from the FDL She went on and Leatrice kwad - Cloud”, age 66 of
nia. He returned to Cloquet and Ojibwe school class of 2012. He to marry Rod Wide on June (Petite) Lind. Cloquet, MN, started his journey
taught high school at Cromwell was an amazing young man 12, 1971, in Sheldon. Together Kevin was to the Spirit World on Saturday,
until his retirement. While in that could light up any room they had two children, Dawn employed at October 30, 2021 at his home.
Cromwell he also taught sum- he walked into. Cotee was a Wise of Haugen and Trent Wise various places He was born March 24, 1955 to
mer drivers education and later, very easy person to be around of Bruce. She was an amazing over the years his parents, Edward DeFoe and
was a substitute teacher in because he was always smiling grandmother to grandchildren as a laborer, Josephine Smith DeFoe where
Floodwood and always enjoyed and making everyone around Taylor Wise of New Vineyard, most recently with Fond du he lived on the
watching the school’s athletics. him laugh. He loved being Maine, and Jaycee Wise of Pine Lac Housing until retiring in Fond du Lac
Jiggs was never married, his outside walking around by the Island, Minn. and great-grand- 2007. He loved his family and Reservation.
love was golf, gardening, birds, lake with his child dog, Luckii. daughter, Evelyn Wise of New friends. Kevin was always the go Dale lived in
reading the morning newspa- Cotee was always surrounded by Vineyard, Maine. to guy. He was painfully truth- Minneapolis
per, and working the crossword lots of loved ones due to grow- Linda had many passions: ful, brutally honest but always and on the
puzzle. He made many golfing ing up with and having a huge camping with family and a listener and there when you White Earth
friends over the years and won family. He was never afraid of friends, county music festivals, needed him the most. Kevin Reservation
numerous golf championships. being himself and didn’t have her Packers, snowshoeing, travel always had a spot in his heart, before moving
In 2019 the members of the any issues with letting anyone and was a very avid walker. whether you needed help or a back home.You can also read
