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May 2021
Nahgahchiwanong (Far end of the Great Lake)
Dibahjimowinnan (Narrating of Story)
Secretary Treasurer Ferdinand Martineau examining some of the quillwork Joe Savage found at 1720 BIG LAKE RD.
Presort Std
an estate sale. Joe Savage also brought some of his own work, like these beautiful earrings, he CLOQUET, MN 55720 U.S. Postage
made after years of working on his craft. CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Paid
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Dr. Reynolds discusses importance of getting vaccinated
By Zachary N. Dunaiski dren ages 10-19. selves safe. of April it was announced that the being vaccinated.”
“Between the ages of 10-19 are Medical experts are also remind- U.K. variant is the most common If we’re all vaccinated and
D
r. Charity Reynolds, Fond getting it more here in Minnesota ing people to take caution if they strain in the U.S., a problem that continue to do the things that
du Lac Medical Director, is and then they take it home to have severe reactions, or anaphy- Dr. Reynolds addressed. have been shown to work before
also encouraging people to their parents who are 40-50 year laxis, to any of the ingredients in “It’s kind of a race between get- a vaccine existed, the combina-
get vaccinated. olds. Here on Fond du Lac, ages the COVID-19 vaccines. Early on ting people vaccinated and mak- tion will help bring an end to this
“We know that it’s going to 18-52 is the lowest number of it was believed that anyone who ing sure the variants don’t get to pandemic.
protect against severe disease, it’s vaccinations,” Dr. Reynolds said had anaphylactic reactions should them. So, it’s super important to “The reason why is we don’t
going to protect against hospital- of the reason why people in that take caution, but now the concern get vaccinated if you do encounter know if people who can get
izations and death,” Dr. Reynolds age group should get vaccinated. is more so if you have allergic a variant which according to the exposed to a variant, and they
said about the main reason it’s “We really reactions to any of Minnesota Department of Health, may not get sick themselves, but
so important to get a COVID-19 need to in- the ingredients in the the U.K. B117, is number one in maybe they can transmit it to
vaccine. crease that “Hopefully by the vaccines. Minnesota,” Dr. Reynolds said in somebody else,” Dr. Reynolds said
Dr. Reynolds has many reasons vaccination summertime, we’ll Nevertheless, these early April just before the CDC of encouraging people to exercise
that she wanted to get vaccinated, number so have so many more vaccines remain safe claimed it was the most common caution. “Preliminary studies
but the most important reason that people people vaccinated that and effective, even across the country. “We want to show that hopefully that’s not a
was to protect her family. can be we can decrease those being more effective make sure we get vaccinated so huge part of transmission, but
“I have a young daughter that I protected public health guide- than the flu vaccine, we can see how people, who are again they’re just preliminary.
want to live for and don’t want to against the which saves so many vaccinated, are going to react to “So we’re asking that if you’re
lines like wearing
die, so I want to be there for my variant and lives every year and that B117.” vaccinated, please wear your
family,” Dr. Reynolds added about decrease
masks and distancing.” keeps hospitalizations Medical experts are still learning mask and socially distance from
why she wanted to get vaccinated. the spread Dr. Charity Reynolds, down. about the U.K. variant, as well as those people that are outside
“I get the flu vaccine every year as of the vari- FDL Medical Director. “The influenza virus other variants, so Dr. Reynolds of your household. Then as we
well to protect my family and my ants at this changes so quickly is encouraging people to exer- continue this race to get every-
patients even though that one is point be- that we’re always cise caution to give experts time one vaccinated, hopefully by the
less effective, but ya know 50% is cause the variants, specifically the kind of guessing what it will be to learn how best to protect our summertime we’ll have so many
better than nothing.” U.K. variant, is more contagious the following year because the communities. more people vaccinated that we
In the end, it’s our body’s ability and is leading to hospitalizations vaccine for the flu is made that “Hopefully they are going to be can decrease those public health
to learn how to identify and fight and deaths.” year. How well the vaccine works protected because other places guidelines like wearing masks and
against COVID-19’s spike protein The U.K. variant became the that year depends on a lot. It’s have shown to have protection distancing.”
in a safe way, that’s going to help dominant strain of the coronavi- usually between 40-60% effective against that variant,” Dr. Reyn- Please contact your healthcare
ourselves stay safe, alive, and out rus in the United States in early every year,” Dr. Reynolds said, olds said in places that have more provider with questions, and get
of the hospital. April, and Dr. Reynolds is encour- comparing COVID-19 vaccine ef- rampant spread of the variants. vaccinated as soon as possible
Dr. Reynolds is encouraging aging everyone to get vaccinated fectiveness to flu vaccines. “This doesn’t mean however that because vaccines are safe and pro-
younger people to get vaccinated, and continue practicing the CDC Most of the country has been hit you can go without wearing your tect us all.
especially those who have chil- recommendations to keep them- by the variants as in the first week mask or socially distancing after
The mission of this publication is to provide opinion pieces or letters to the editor. There is
Nahgahchiwanong Dibahjimowinnan 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: Far End of the Great Lake; Narrating of Story 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
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Subscriptions are free for Fond du Lac Band honors, accolades, accomplishments and awards Anishinaabeg a publication that will not dismiss
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Members. To inform us of a change of ad- that are earned by community members but their culture, heritage, hopes and dreams. We are
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dress, write to: are mostly overlooked by the mass mainstream striving to make this newspaper fill that role.
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Fond du Lac News, Tribal Center, media.
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Cloquet, Minn. 55720.
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Community News.............................................................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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Keeping art alive
By Zachary N. Dunaiski have just seen as interesting and up finding was this unfinished researched and studied on my
moved on from, but Joe recog- piece of quill work that is, from own and it would be nice to pass
I
n today’s technological nized how special this piece was. a craftsman’s point of view, an on some of what I’ve learned to
world, many art forms are Thanks to the help of a friend, exquisite piece.” somebody younger.”
being left behind, but Joe Joe found himself in the right Joe has been doing this type of Joe is hoping to find a Fond
Savage, an FDL Band member, place at the right time. work for years. He is self-taught du Lac Band member to pass
doesn’t want to let an artform “There is a technique you don’t and makes his work from start to his skills onto. He is hoping to
that he has learned so much see too much unless you’re near finish, including the dyes which find someone who is interested
about be left behind. the Canadian border, and that’s he makes from natural sources. in every part of the art form. If
“There are a bunch of differ- loom woven quill work,” Joe “I tried to find an Elder that you’re interested in this type of
ent techniques which depend said holding the beautiful piece I could learn from, but around work, contact the newspaper
on which part of the country, of artwork. “I’ve done a fair here it seems like one of the office (218) 878-2682 or zachary-
but a lot of the woodland stuff is amount of it myself. A friend only forms of quill work that dunaiski@fdlrez.com
what I like being a Band mem- of mine got ahold of me and has survived over the centuries
ber here,” Savage said about his said ‘hey there’s an estate sale is the quill work that is done on
style of art. in Brooklyn Park and there is birch bark,” Savage said . “There
Just recently Joe came across a a bunch of Indian stuff there.’ I wasn’t anyone to learn from.
piece of artwork that many may checked it out and what I ended Now as I’m pushing 70, I had
ATTENTION: Johnson If you have questions, please a clear dozen, dozen and a half Rice waters,” Schuldt said of the proving the lack of inclusion of
contact your primary medical Wild Rice waters in the state of MCPA not including some Wild impaired Wild Rice waters, so in
& Johnson Vaccine provider. MN that nobody could argue are Rice lakes on their list of impaired other words, they listened to the
Update Miigwech impaired,” Schuldt said of the waters. “They’re not putting limits Tribes. They recognized that we
Due to recent information from frustration of the Band and those for sulfate into permits for mining were right on the science and we
health authorities, Fond du Lac
will not be administering the
The decade long protecting the water. “This is just projects, so that those mining were right on the law.”
a really important first, because projects have to meet the Wild Many for the FDL Band have
Johnson & Johnson one-dose vac- work to protect Wild I don’t believe anywhere else a Rice water quality standards. worked hard over the years, and
cine until further notice. Federal Rice lakes regional EPA office has listened They are not listing impaired Wild Schuldt knows just how good this
health officials on Tuesday called By Zachary N. Dunaiski to the Tribes about a problem like Rice waters, and we’ve been call- decision feels and how much it
for a pause in the use of the Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, and this, a failure of the state to pro- ing them on this for more than 10 means for Tribes across the coun-
Johnson & Johnson coronavirus other Tribal nations have been tect a water resource and reverse years.” try in future battles with their
vaccine, saying they are reviewing battling with the Minnesota Pollu- the state’s decision. It just simply Now in 2021, with a new ad- state and federal government.
reports of six rare adverse reac- tion Control Agency (MPCA) over hasn’t happened before.” ministration’s EPA in place, FDL “I think that there may have
tions. protecting Wild Rice lakes since FDL, Grand Portage, 1854 is starting to see some results as been a shift and we have some
The CDC and FDA are "recom- 2012, and during this pandemic, authority, and GLIFWC, have the EPA has agreed to listen to clout too,” Schuldt said of how
mending a pause in the use of this the Bands may finally have made worked together over the last the Bands and review the list and this decision by the EPA helps
vaccine out of an abundance of some headway. several years because of work that the results were great for water protect Wild Rice lakes. “It’s not
caution, until the review process Nancy Schuldt, FDL Water the group agreed that was being quality. like we’re trying to grab benefits
is complete" the statement said. Projects Coordinator, has worked done by the MPCA was not to “EPA came out on March 26 for ourselves, we are trying to
If you have been scheduled to over the years to get the MPCA the standards of Tribes across the with their determination that protect something that benefits
receive a J&J vaccine, someone to recognize that Wild Rice lakes state of Minnesota. they were only going to partially everybody. I think that’s another
will be reaching out to you soon need protecting, something that “We have come to realize they approve the MPCA 2020 impaired message that kind of gets lost in
to cancel your appointment. We can’t really be argued. are not investing any resources waters list. And what they weren’t all the politics. What the tribes are
do offer the Moderna vaccine “When you boil it down to in monitoring Wild Rice waters, going to approve, it sounds a little arguing for is good for every-
which is a 2 dose vaccine given what is really going on, there are or sulfate concentrations of Wild twisted here, they were disap- body.”
28 days apart.
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Secretary/Treasurer drowned. All Bands stopped Sawyer News at Kiwenz on Big Lake. Kiwenz around the community, slow down
will be a day park again with no and stay aware. During this time
News fishing for the next evening
in respect for the fisherman. Boozhoo, overnight camping. of the year, many people bring
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Boozhoo, I don’t know any of the he weather seemed to cool Gitiganing at the 960 Cary Road out their motorcycles. The only
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his year was kind particulars about the situa- off towards the end of April. farm will be hosting some pro- way you can stay safe on the road
of unusual for mak- tion but it reminds me that As we start the month of grams this growing season. Please is to ensure your full attention
ing maple sugar. The safety should be practiced at May, I want to congratulate our keep an eye out for the Giitigan is on driving. Sometimes I no-
snow was gone early and the all times. harvesters who did a programs on Tuesdays and tice when driving, people are on
temp was mild. I roamed the The Band is waiting for good job on Mille Lacs new positions for the farm their phones, please stay off your
Reservation with my wife notice of funding under Lake with their catch of on FDL website. Also, on phones. Emails and text messages
and was able to point out the American Rescue Plan. walleye. the FDL website is the can wait.
several active sugar camps. Everyone else has already In Sawyer we are see- COVID Emergency Assis- Also, the Band is continuing the
I showed her how the trees received notice and in most ing some of the aban- tance Application for rental food distribution and I want to
were tapped and the sap was cases funding except for the doned and rundown assistance within the Fond thank all our staff for their work
collected. I took her to the Tribes. I thought that all the homes being taken du Lac Reservation. See on this initiative.
down. The abandoned Bruce Savage guidelines Sincerely,
new Cultural Center and, work that Tribes did last
thanks to Charlie Smith and time would be used this time properties pose hazards Construction on Big Lake Bruce M. Savage
his efforts, was able to let her around but it won’t be. The to the community. Having these Road will be starting soon, the
view the process of turning Tribes again have to agree on removed has taken awhile, this plan is to continue road repairs Gigawabamin,
sap into syrup and sugar. year we will see this get done. We to County Road 7 which is Cary Bruce M. Savage
a funding formula and the
Road. Please be aware of con- Sawyer District Representative
The cultural center definition of a Tribe. are also planning the installation
(218) 393-6902
has a state-of-the I am sure that we of a new playground that is being struction zones and slow down
BruceSavage@FDLREZ.com
art evaporator that will be arguing these set up soon for the Sawyer com- for the safety of workers. There
a person can either points through the munity. Also, there are changes is also increased bicycle traffic
view the process summer and into the
or use it to process fall. There have been
their own syrup. no guidelines given
Keep an eye out for Ferdinand Martineau to us or no dol-
other demonstra- lar amounts to start
Cloquet News Black Bear Golf Course was closed complete overlay along the entire
all last summer. As of March 18, route within FDL this summer.
tions that are going to be pre- budgeting for. I do expect 2021, our course was opened for This overlay will require some
Hello all
A
sented at the center as there that these dollars are going business. There will, however, be a drive way approaches be changed
s we move into the spring
is going to be quite a few. to be less restrictive but am number of changes to the services and will also add turn lane and
season, our spring fish
We once again had a suc- not sure what we will be it provides. pedestrian cross walks.
harvest has begun. Some
cessful harvest on Mille Lacs. able to spend them on yet. Our transit coordinator, Please continue to maintain
of the lakes still have
The spearing and netting sea- I will keep you informed as Tammy Anderson, would social distancing, wear your mask,
ice on them but it is
son produced our limit again I receive more information like everyone to know and get your vaccination. Please
melting fast. As of this
and all fishermen had a good myself. that they are operating 7 stay safe.
week we did start har-
time catching fish. Fond du days a week. To purchase As always, please feel free to call
vest activity on Mille
Lac has been very fortunate If you have any questions or a pass, you can go to the or write as I am always glad to
Lacs lake. I have not
to not have had any major comments please feel free to transit website or call (218) hear from you. Cell (218) 428-9828,
yet seen the Harvest
incidents on the lake for all contact me. My office number 878-7500. She also wants Office (218) 878-8078, or email
data but I am hoping Wally Dupuis
the years we have partici- is (218)878-8158 or you can to inform folks that they are wallydupuis@fdlrez.com
our netting and spear-
pated. All the other Bands e-mail at ferdinandmartin- always looking for drivers, and
ing gatherers are safe and success-
have also been fortunate in eau@fdlrez.com there is a mechanics position open
ful.
their activities. However, this as well. Please see our Human Re-
As we try to slowly open things
year a boat capsized in rough Gigawaabamin.
back up here we are continuing sources webpage for applications.
water and all four fishermen We recently met with the county
to follow the guidelines set out by
were thrown into the water. highway department to discuss
our Emergency Operations Center
Rescue efforts were success- the repairs to county road 7 (Big
(EOC). As you probably know, the
ful with three but the fourth Lake Rd). They will be doing a
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For Veterans not everyone will be vaccinated but Sec. Interior proud
Velvet Linden will be performing encouraged everyone to help protect
of Indian Country’s Pictures from the 80’s
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Veteran Services Officer (VSO) their community and consider
he newspaper office has obtained pictures
duties until our VSO returns to getting them and their families vaccination efforts from a Vista worker, who worked for
work. vaccinated. Last week, Dan Huculak, WGZS
Fond du Lac from 1980-81. I don’t know
“I think if we want to move Station Manager interviewed Deb
many from Fond du Lac at that time, but would
forward to what we want to do to Haaland, Secretary of Interior and
Veterans’ Powwow 2021 get back to some kind of normalcy, Enrolled member of the Laguna
like to ask the readership of this paper to identify
any people they can in these pictures.
cancelled I think there are some things we Pueblo Tribe of west-central New Here is this month’s picture. If you have any
Due to COVID-19 public safety should start taking a serious look Mexico. information regarding this picture, please email
concerns, the 2021 FDL Veterans’ at,” Chairman Dupuis began. Haaland, the first Enrolled zacharydunaiski@fdlrez.com or call me at (218)
Powwow will be cancelled. “At 65 and older, we have 81% member to serve in a presidential 878-2682. I am working remotely, but will be ac-
of that population that has been cabinet, spoke about Fond du Lac’s cessing my voicemail frequently.
Chairman, Medical vaccinated. And if we’re going to success as well as other Tribes
across the country.
Director deliver PSA on look out for our Elders, our duty
and our obligation is that we need “I’m so pleased with the work that
case rise to step up from the generations and Tribes have done across the country
Please listen to the latest PSA from the ages below that to move in, get with vaccination,” Haaland told
the Fond du Lac Chairman Kevin vaccinated, and try to do the best listeners of WGZS.
Dupuis and Dr. Charity Reynolds we can. We can’t make anyone get The majority of the conversation
about the increase of positive cases vaccinated, I know it’s a personal between Haaland and Huculak had
and what you can do to slow the choice, but for us to get back to to do with her historic nomination
spread. You can view the PSA some kind of normalcy so we can and confirmation as the first
at https://www.youtube.com/ do the things that we enjoy like Enrolled member to serve in a
watch?v=krF9v7QeEDE #FDLstrong our ceremonies, our powwows, our cabinet.
During the PSA, gatherings, our get “Of course it is a tremendous
Chairman Dupuis togethers, we need honor to have been nominated by
and Dr. Reynolds “Those people to really move in President Biden. I understand that
talked about the that direction.” this is just an historic moment
uptick in cases. that were And with the and I am so grateful. I stand
From late January positive were not holiday earlier on the shoulders of so many of
to just last week, vaccinated,” this month, Dr. our ancestors and brothers and
FDL had seen Reynolds echoed sisters and the work that they
zero cases, then Dr. Charity Reynolds, the same message have done for our environment,
within the last Fond du Lac Medical of caution as we get our communities, for our self
week, eight together in groups. governance, for all of those things
Director, said.
new cases have “This weekend that we care deeply about,”
popped up. is a holiday and Haaland said. “I am proud to
“It’s a little bit so we ask that bring my experiences here. My
worrisome,” Dr. Reynolds said of you continue to to be careful and I experiences as a Congresswoman,
the uptick last week. “We want to know that you’re tired of me saying my experience as a daughter of a
make sure that we continue to keep that,” Dr. Reynolds said. “But military Veteran, and as a member
this at bay and away from us and we are going to get through this of the Laguna Pueblo.”
the biggest tool right now is to get together. There is a light at the end The whole interview, which is
vaccinated. of the tunnel and we’ll be able to 11:57 in length, can be heard on the
“Those people that were positive gather together soon again.” WGZS website under the COVID-19
were not vaccinated,” Dr. Reynolds The PSA is also available via the tab at: http://www.wgzs89.net/
added. “We are working to make it Fond du Lac Facebook page. covid19updates.html
so that everyone can get vaccinated.
The Chairman understands that
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Photography by Christine Carlson
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Witness Training at Superior, Wi. March 1990 Witness Training at Superior, Wi. March 1990 Reuben Goggley Kelli Ostman and Marv Pellerin Sr.
Ann Thompson and Dorothy Olson - UMD Dancers UMD Pow-Wow Dear friends Bob McConnell and Christine
Pow-Wow April 1997 April 1997 Carlson UWS Pow-Wow 2002
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Fond du Lac DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR OR housing instability; and of amounts owed. Council for Marketing & Public
COMPANY • Has a household income at or f. Gross household income of all Relations Communicator of the
Reservation COVID http://www.fdlrez.com below 80 percent of the federal adults and number of individuals Year during the professional
Emergency Rental Do I Qualify? median income. Household in the household for the past 4 organization’s annual conference.
Assistance (CERA) 1. Are you a Minnesota resident? income is determined as either weeks, or a tax return for 2020. Urbanski had earlier been
Eligible Fond du Lac households 2. Do you owe or are you behind the household’s total income g. Gender, race, and ethnicity fornamed 2020 NCMPR District 5
may qualify for emergency in your rent or rental utility for calendar year 2020 or the the primary applicant requesting Communicator of the Year in
rental and utility assistance. This payments from 3/13/2020? household’s past four weeks of assistance. the multi-state region across the
assistance will pay rental and 3. Are your outstanding related income at the time of application. Applications will be accepted Upper Midwest.
rental utilities that are in arrears expense(s) due to unemployment, For household incomes until December 13, 2021 at 5 p.m. “This award is one of the most
from Mar. 13, 2020, due to COVID illness, or another issue as a result determined using the latter maximum eligibility period is 12 prestigious awards presented to
related unemployment, illness or of the COVID-19 pandemic? method, income eligibility must months mortgage payments and an NCMPR colleague who has
other issues. An “eligible household” is be redetermined every three (3) home owner utility payments are demonstrated leadership and
For specific eligibility defined as a Tribal Member renter months. not eligible. ability in the area of college
requirements, application details, household or a renter within the Applicants must provide: communications,” said Jeff
and contact information, please boundaries of the Fond du Lac a. Personal identification number Urbanski named Ebbing, NCMPR District 5
visit the FDL housing website Reservation, in which at least from a state-issued ID, driver’s Director.
one or more individuals meet the license, passport, ITIN, Tribal ID NCMPR District 5 “In his 25-year career at Fond
(fdlrez.com/housing).
Eligible Expenses following criteria: or other form of ID Communicator of the du Lac Tribal and Community
• Qualifies for unemployment b. Current rental lease – includes College, Tom Urbanski has had
• Rent payments
or has experienced a reduction address of rental unit, or have a
Year an immeasurable impact on
• Rental arrears from 3/13/2020 Fond du Lac Tribal and
• Utilities related to rental in household income, incurred completed landlord verification the college,” said Ebbing when
Community College’s Director
property significant costs, or experienced form. presenting the award. “Tom
of Public
• Utility costs arrears related to a financial hardship due to the c. Name, address, SSI number, tax is a one-person department,
Information
rental property COVID-19 pandemic; ID number, or DUNS for landlord responsible for all college
Tom
• FUNDS WILL BE PAID • Demonstrates a risk of or rental agency. marketing and public relations
Urbanski was
experiencing homelessness or d. Total amount of each type of tasks: collateral, publications,
recognized
assistance (rent, rental arrears, advertising, media relations,
this past week
utilities, home energy costs, utility social media and website. He
as one of
arrears) needed. also oversees the new student
seven national
e. Number of months of rental recruitment process and
finalists for
payments and number of months supervises admissions office staff.
the National
of utility cost with documentation So, it’s safe to say that Tom is
pretty busy. I have absolutely no
Fond Du Lac Gas & Grocery idea how Tom has been able to
do all of this and be so successful
at it.”
We have Non-oxygenated gasoline for all your small engine needs. The district recognizes
Summer is coming! Come to FDL G&G to exchange or fill your propane tanks. outstanding achievement in
marketing communication
at community and technical
colleges in NCMPR District 5,
which includes Iowa, Kansas,
Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
North Dakota, South Dakota, the
Canadian province of Manitoba,
Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
Urbanski was nominated for the
award by Kenn Dols, Director of
$2.85 per lb. Marketing and Public Relations at
Central Lakes College in Brainerd.
$15.99+tax The National Council for
Marketing and Public Relations
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is an affiliate of the American members highly believe in shall appear for the remote must be less than 20% full and up. It’s great to see Fond du Lac
Association of Community uplifting authentic Indigenous hearing by Zoom. the company refuse to deliver and all the great things the Band
Colleges and represents marketing stories, created by Indigenous without pre-payment. For metered and its members are going up all
and public relations professionals artists, and are honored to have Energy assistance fuels, the household must have a around the area.
at community and technical these amazing filmmakers present portion of the bill that is past due.
colleges across the United States their works with us. We plan on updates Households with members over FACE program
and Canada. having panels with special guests The American Rescue Plan Act the age of 60, may have a current
has awarded Minnesota additional The Fond du Lac Family and
NCMPR has more than 1,700 to talk on the topics the individual bill paid. Child Education (FACE) Program
members from more than 650 films present to help further the funds for energy assistance. The deadline for energy related
There are several changes in is proudly serving families in our
colleges across the United States, discussions brought to the table.” repairs has not changed. The last community. The overall goals of
Canada and other countries. The Indigenous Film Series is the program that will benefit day to request furnace help will
households. the FACE program continue to be:
counsel provides professional sponsored by Arrowhead Regional stay June 1st. • Support parents/primary
development opportunities, Arts Council and Minnesota The application period has Applying for assistance is easy.
been extended to September 1, caretakers in their role as their
advocates on behalf of the Public Radio. To request an application from the child’s first and most influential
profession and the institutions 2021. That is an additional three Fond du Lac Reservation please
months where households in teacher
it serves, and recognizes Tribal Court Order to call (218) 878-2658. We accept all • Strengthen family-school-
professional excellence. need may apply for a primary clients from the FDL Reservation
show cause heat grant. Along with this, the community connections
and the surrounding area. AEOA, • Increase parent participation
In the Matter of: AUBRIAUNA eligibility threshold has been Virginia 1-844-568-0149. Lakes &
Duluth Superior Film KAYLEY MULARIE, Minor Child, increased. Earlier the income cut in their child’s learning and
Pines, Mora (320) 679-1800 option expectations for academic
Festival partners with MELANIE BRIGAN, Petitioner. off for a household of four, was #2. Out of the area call 1-800-657-
Case No.: NC-003-20 Order to $13,589 (Gross wages for the achievement
AICHO For Virtual 3710. In Wisconsin call 1-866- • Support and celebrate the
show cause. three previous months). The new 432-8947.
Indigenous Film On November, 13 2020 a petition amount has been increased to unique cultural and linguistic
diversity of each American Indian
Series was filed in this Court on behalf $16,307. Individuals that were
FDL graces billboard community served by the program
Duluth Superior Film of the minor child Aubriauna over income should contact the
Kayley Mularie. The Petitioner office and we will send you a new Last month Portia Johnson and • Promote lifelong learning.
Festival has once again
seeks an order changing the name signature page. Ricky Defoe were on a billboard FACE has been designed to
partnered with the American
of the minor child to Aubriauna The amount that a household that was the front cover of our implement a family literacy
Indian Community Housing
Kayley Brigan. may use for crisis situations paper last month. program for the American Indian
Organization (AICHO) to curate
Now therefore, it is ordered: has been raised to $1200. For Another billboard, this one families in BIE-funded schools.
a free monthly Indigenous film
1. Hearing in this matter is set delivered fuel crises, the tank featuring Delilah Savage, has gone Program services integrate
series. Local filmmaker Khayman
Goodsky (Bois Forte Ojibwe Tribal for May 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
member) will host the series at the Fond du lac Band of Lake
via Zeitgeist Zinema’s digital Superior Chippewa Tribal Court.
platform. Local short films and The hearing will be held remotely
post-screening discussions are through Zoom. Please see the
also included. attached information on how to
All films will take place on the appear.
third Wednesday of the month 2. Any parent, guardian, or
at 6:30pm CST. Screenings are relative of the first degree
completely free, but donations interested in the matter shall
will be gratefully accepted appear for the hearing to show
to support the filmmakers, cause, if any there be, why the
guest speakers, and presenting Court should not enter an order
organizations. To register for free granting the proposed change of
tickets: https://www.ds-ff.com/ name.
aicho. Donations accepted. 3. Any parent, guardian, or
“The Duluth Superior Film relative in the first degree may
Festival is very proud to be file a written objection to the
collaborating with AICHO to proposed name change with this
shine a spotlight on four different Court prior to the hearing date set
Indigenous filmmakers,” says out above.
Goodsky. “The DSFF team 4. Petitioner and the minor child
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settings: home and school.
WITH UNCLAIMED
Etc
In the home-based setting,
services are provided through PER CAPITA
the 4-component model: ACCOUNTS:
personal visits, FACE Family BLACKWELL, Mary Therese
Circle (Group Connections), CICHY, Gerard
Gitigaan 2021 Screening, and Resource CICHY, Leslie
Network. In the center-based DEFOE, Jackie Ann
Schedule of Classes setting, services are provided
Tuesday Evenings DICKSON, Madonna R.
Class @ 5:30p.m. through: Adult Learning, Early DURFEE, Thomas
Childhood Education, Parent FIOLEK, Bernice
Spring ZOOM Schedule Register Here: Time, and Parent and Child FRIEDMAN, Ann Lorraine
h�ps://�nyurl.com/4e75usz6 Together (PACT) Time. LAPRAIRIE, Robert
May 4th Raising Chickens
Not only do we focus LEE, Patricia J.
Sign up for Tilling MARRONE, Elizabeth Ann
May 11th Cooking is a SNAP
JeanneSmith@fdlrez.com
on literacy at school but
May 18th Pollinators
218-878-2642 we also focus on literacy MARTIN, Robert M. Jr.
May 25th Building Raised Beds MARTIN, Travonti John
June 1st Wild Foods By in the home. All actively
June 4th Plant Packaging May 10th, 2021 participating families receive MARZINSKE, Larry
June 5th Plant Giveaway age-appropriate Imagination OLSON, Emmanuel Samuel
Library books from Dollywood PAPPAS, Christopher K.
Summer Schedule Register Here: h�ps://�nyurl.com/5xk8k7rr
Foundation for their children RUSSEAU, Cordell George
In-Person Hands On Learning @ Gitigaaning SAVAGE, Mark
(960 Cary Road, Cloquet, MN) every month from birth to five.
SHABAIASH, Kevin L. Jr.
Cooking is a SNAP (virtual until further notice) If you are interested in more
SIMON, Stella
June 8th Cooking is a SNAP information about our FACE
SOULIER, Gary
June 15th Watering Tips, Plant Spacing and Growing Dome Program and the people we
July 13th Cooking is a SNAP
TIESSEN, Melissa Lee
serve, please contact us at WESAW, Joze R.
July 20th Weed Management and Succession Planting
August 10th Cooking is a SNAP (218) 878-7231. WILEY, Roxanne Marie
August 17th Harvesting and Pest Management
September 14th Cooking is a SNAP
September 21st Seed Saving and Storage Food distribution FDL Summer Youth
Questions? Contact the Planning Division (Kaitlyn Walsh) at will temporarily Program
218-348-5281 or KaitlynWalsh@fdlrez.com
close The Fond du Lac Reservation
Fond du Lac Food Distribution Summer Youth Employment
Plant and Seed Give Away
will be closed for warehouse Program is now accepting
maintenance, Tuesday, May 4 applications. Applications can
Saturday, June 5th, 2021
at 11:30 a.m. and reopening on be picked up at the
Natural Resource Garage
Tuesday, May 11 at 8:30 a.m. Tribal Center Human
Starting at 8:00 a.m.
(until supplies last) Resources.
COVID Guidelines and Precautions.
LEGAL NOTICE –
MAY 2021
Applicants must be between
the ages of 14 to 17. G
APPLICATIONS WILL BE
A
Our 2021 giveaway will run with a limited amount of volunteers.
Please STAY IN YOUR CAR when arriving to the giveaway. You The following is a list of Band
ACCEPTED THROUGH May 7,
will be directed where to go, someone will check you in and our members who have monies
in trust with the Fond du Lac 2021
team will deliver the plants to your vehicle. Please have your
trunk clean and ready for boxes of vegetables. Band. We are requesting the Applications will not be
F
Band member, or his/her accepted after this date. The
* Tribal ID required at pickup * One Set Per Household *
G
heirs, if the Band member is closing date will be adhered to
If you are picking up for someone who is isolating for COVID-19
deceased, contact the Fond du and applications will NOT be
please have that person call or e-mail in advance to 218-878-2631
or jamieadams@fdlrez.com to indicate that someone else will be
Lac Legal Affairs Office at 218- accepted after May 7, 2021.
picking up for them. 878-2632 or toll-free at 1-800- For more information contact
365-1613, to assist the Band in Patti Jo Fineday at (218) 878- s
*NEW THIS YEAR*
distributing the trust monies. 7535. t
2 Garden Options Unless a personal data form or i
Op�on #1 Salsa Garden Op�on #2 Salsa Garden heirship application has been
+ Processing Garden t
1-4pk Sweet Bell Pepper filed with this office within
1-4pk Sweet Pepper Variety 1-4pk Broccoli
one year of this notice, the s
1-4pk Sweet Hot Pepper Variety 1-4pk Cauliflower
1-6pk Red Onion 1-4pk Cabbage Variety identified funds will revert i
1-6pk Yellow Onion
1-4pk Cherry Tomato Variety
1-3" pot Zucchini
back to the Fond du Lac a
1-3" pot Spaghe� Squash
2-3" pots Slicing Tomato 1-3" pot Pumpkin Band. *The one year period s
2-3" pots Roma Tomato
1-3" pot Heirloom Tomato
1-3" pot Winter Delicta commences with the first s
2-4pk Herb Variety
1-3" pot Winter
publication. iMay 2021 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 11
Etc
Congratulations on
your retirement,
Chief Judge Suzanne
Ojibway Townsend!
We will miss you.
Good luck and best wishes!
Governor Walz joins Great Lakes Governors to call on Biden
Administration to sustain support for critical water infrastructure
From Governor Walz’s office es. In addition to Governor Walz, to continued partnership with the agendas. From dam failures to water main
the letter to the Biden Adminis- Biden Administration on priori- Maintaining this emphasis will breaks, to emerging pollutants
G
overnor Tim Walz has tration was signed by governors tizing bold water infrastructure help states create comprehensive like PFAS and high water levels
joined the governors of JB Pritzker of Illinois, Gretchen investments.” water infrastructure programs exacerbated by climate change
three other Great Lakes Whitmer of Michigan, and Tony In a letter sent to President with local, state, and federal re- impacts, states face a daunting ar-
states to urge President Joe Biden Evers of Wisconsin. Biden, the governors lauded the sources that can spur and comple- ray of new challenges to already-
to prioritize federal investments “Here in Minnesota, we know American Rescue Plan Act’s $360 ment progress on COVID‑19 re- stressed systems.
in long-neglected water infrastruc- the power of the Great Lakes. billion in direct aid to state and lo- sponse, economic recovery, racial More than $2 trillion in national
ture to advance environmental Lake Superior is a vital part of our cal governments and the inclusion equity, climate resilience, and water infrastructure work will be
sustainability and climate resil- culture and economy,” said Gov- of water and sewer infrastructure other top administration priorities. needed in the next 20 years, the
ience, put Americans to work, and ernor Walz. “Governors Pritzker, as acceptable uses for the federal The letter outlines the many governors told President Biden.
address structural inequities that Whitmer, Evers, and I are commit- money. The letter encourages the challenges of communities strug- “It is time to think big” in order
saddle at-risk communities with ted to modernizing and building administration to continue em- gling to maintain old water treat- to meet the President’s challenge
some of the nation’s most daunt- resilient, climate-conscious water phasizing modernizing America’s ment and management systems to “build back better,” the letter
ing water infrastructure challeng- infrastructure. We look forward water infrastructure in policy across the Great Lakes states. concludes.Page 12 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2021
Ashi-niswi giizisoog (Thirteen Moons)
Iskigamizige-giizis 13 Moons FDLTCC Extension Program
The new Waabigoni-giizis, the Flowering Moon begins May 4.
Other names for this moon are Zaagibagaagime- giizis, Bud- Mind Body Medicine Workshop
ding moon; and Waswwgone-giizis, Flowering Moon.
Maada’ookiing When: Tuesdays
T April 6th-May 25th Please check your schedule when
he Northland Foundation is thrilled to unveil
Maada’ookiing, a program to partner with Tribal Na-
tions & Indigenous communities in Northeast Minne- 6pm-8pm applying for this course.
sota. Maada’ookiing means the ‘distribution’ in Ojibwe.
Where: ZOOM This is an 8 week training with an
The program features grassroots grants up to $2,500 to
support work by Indigenous individuals or informal groups.
exepectation for full participation.
Three grant rounds are planned over the next 12 months, To register send an email to: Miigwech.
with the first open to applicants starting May 1 and due by Nikki Crowe
June 1.
To find out more details about this program, please visit nikkicrowe@fdlrez.com
https://northlandfdn.org/special-initiatives/maada-ookiing.
php or email LeAnn Littlewolf at LeAnn@northlandfdn.org. Mind-Body Medicine is an evidence-based, transformational training that provides the
science and tools needed to make mind-body medicine an integral, foundational part of
your personal and professional life. This training is conducted in small group settings of
Vaccinations rise, 8-10 individuals with the opportunity to focus on a wide variety of well-integrated,
practical techniques for self-care and mutual support that affect physical, mental and
opposition falls emotional functioning and wellbeing, such as: meditation, guided imagery, biofeedback,
autogenic training, self-expression and movement.
W
e continue to hear about the availability of the
COVID-19 vaccines as they rise to a level where This group will be held on Tuesdays for 8 weeks beginning in April and running through
they will soon be available to every adult. May. Each session will go from 6-8PM and will be held online using Zoom. Mind Body
With that rise, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Medicine groups are designed to be small, with the same 8-10 individuals going through all
people’s hesitancy to get vaccinated is on the decline. 8 sessions together. Each session includes an opening and closing meditation, group check-
The findings come from the latest release of a large-scale in and check-out, mini-didactic talk on the topic of the week, as well as at least one experi-
survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and developed
ential activity. There will also be suggested practices to do at home to reinforce the content.
in concert with the Centers for Disease Control and Preven-
tion and the National Center for Health Statistics. The most
The 8 Mind-body Medicine sessions include:
recent survey gauged responses from nearly 80,000 adults 1. Creating the Container: overview of Mind-Body Medicine & drawings
between March 3 and March 15. 2. Biological Underpinnings of Mind-Body Medicine: Autogenic Training & Biofeedback
The survey found about 17% of adults said they would 3. Guided Imagery & Visualization
either definitely or probably not get vaccinated, down from 4. Meditation
22% in January. The decline was almost entirely due to 5. Mobilizing, Transforming & Celebrating Emotions & Wise Guide Imagery
fewer respondents saying they probably won’t get the shot;
the share saying they definitely won’t has remained essen-
6. Mindful Eating
tially unchanged in the past two months. 7. Spirituality
The best chance we have to put an end to this pandemic is 8. Drawings & Closing ritual
to reach herd immunity, with the previous number from Jan-
uary showing 22% Of adults reluctant and kids unable to get
vaccinated, the end of the pandemic seemed unattainable.
With this decrease in hesitancy and kids’ trials progressing
without any major hiccups, the future may be looking the
brightest it has since COVID-19 because a common term.May 2021 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 13
Ashi-niswi giizisoog Ojibwemowin Page
Anishinaabemowin Lessons
Basic Ojibwe words and phrases:
Double Vowel Chart “aa”- sounds like the “a” in father
This is how to pronounce Ojibwe words. “i”- sounds like the “i” in sit
All consonants sound the same as in “ii”- sounds like the “ee” in feet
English. “o”- sounds like the “o” in go
“oo”- sounds like the “oo” in food
“Zh”- sounds like the “su” in measure “e”- sounds like the “ay” in stay
“a”- sounds like the “u” in sun
Ashi-niswi giizisoog BIGADA'WAA WORD SEARCH
Find the Ojibwe words in the puzzle below
ANOKAAJIGAN/project
BAASAABIKIZIGAN/dynamite
BIGIWIZIGAN/maple taffy
DIBAAJIMO/narrate
ESHPABID/chairman
EZIGAA/wood tick
GITIGEWININI/farmer
ISHKWENINJ/little finger
MIDEWIWIN/medicine dance
MIIKAWAADAD/handsome
NAGWEYAAB/rainbow
OPICHI/robin
OSHKAGOOJIN/new moon
WAABISHKAWEDOON/ whiskers
ZAGASWEIDIWAG/council meetingPage 14 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | May 2021
Health News
May is Melanoma and Cow’s milk and milk alternatives
Skin Cancer Month By Kara Stoneburner, RDN LD,
Community Health Services
soy beverage, rice milk, oat milk,
hemp milk, coconut milk, and
If you do not drink cow’s milk or
alternative milk beverages, be sure
Dietitian almond milk. They often come to include foods high in calcium
By Denise Houle, in sweetened and non-sweetened such as yogurt, cheese, dark green,
C
Cancer outreach worker
S
ow’s milk, almond milk, varieties. They are NOT nutrition- leafy vegetables such as kale and
kin cancer is the most common form of cancer in hemp milk….so many ally equivalent to cow’s milk and spinach, sardines, canned salmon
the U.S., and “melanoma” is the deadliest type of
options! What’s the differ- are not recommended for kids and calcium fortified orange juice
skin cancer. When cancer starts in the skin, it is
ence? under age 5 without consent from and tofu. Be sure to consult with
called skin cancer. More than 90% of melanoma skin
Milk is often a major part of a medical provider. They are never your Healthcare provider to make
cancers are due to skin cell damage from ultraviolet
one’s diet. However, not everyone recommended for infants under sure you are getting enough vita-
(UV) radiation exposure. The two most common types of
skin cancer—basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas—
can tolerate cow’s milk and some age 1. min D.
are highly curable, but can be disfiguring and costly. opt not to drink it for other rea- Plant-based milk alternatives tend Try this recipe from Healthy
Melanoma is one of the most common cancers in people sons. Here’s a quick run-down of to be more expensive and lower in Families: food, fun & facts (from
younger than 30 (especially younger women). Accord- milk and some milk alternatives. protein, calcium, and several other Minnesota Department of Health).
ing to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Cow’s milk comes in several nutrients when compared to cow’s Fruity Smoothies
Indian/Alaskan Natives have the second highest rate of calorie and fat options: Whole, milk. Unflavored, fortified soy bev- 1 cup yogurt OR milk/milk alterna-
getting melanoma of the skin. 2%, 1%, and skim. All contain the erage is a close comparison. tive
The hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. are the most same amount of protein, calcium, Even with all that said, plant- 1 ½ cups frozen fruit
hazardous. While outside, the use of sunscreen with vitamin B12, D, A, riboflavin, based milk alternatives can still ½ - 1 cup ice cubes
a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher, and both niacin, and potassium. It is pas- be part of a healthy diet. Be sure 1 cup 100% juice
UVA and UVB (broad spectrum) protection is very impor- teurized to reduce the risk of food to read the ingredients list and the For variation, add:
tant. poisoning. Cow’s milk is never rec- nutrition label. Look for key words 2 Tbsp ground flax seeds
A change in your skin is the most common sign of skin ommended for infants under age 1. such as “fortified,” “flavored,” or 1. Place yogurt, fruit and ice cubes
cancer. A simple way to remember the signs of melano- Lactose free milk is cow’s milk “vanilla” (flavored milk –alterna- in a blender or food processor
ma is to remember the A-B-C-D-Es of melanoma— with an added natural enzyme that tive or cow’s- will have added 2. Blend until smooth. For a thin-
• “A” stands for asymmetrical: Does the mole or spot breaks down the naturally occur- sugars and calories). Check and ner smoothie, add more liquid
have an irregular shape with two parts that look very ring lactose in milk, making it easi- compare the amount of protein, Sources include NIH, Mayo Clinic,
different? er to tolerate for lactose intolerant calcium, and vitamin D per serving Academy of Nutrition and Dietet-
• “B” stands for border: Is the border irregular or jagged? individuals. amongst different brands to get the ics, USDA, MDH, Healthy Drinks
• “C” is for color: Is the color uneven?
Plant-based milk alternatives are best nutritional product available. Healthy Kids
• “D” is for diameter: Is the mole or spot larger than the
non-dairy milks made from plant- If offering milk alternatives to a
size of a pea?
based ingredients such as rice, child under age 5, consult with the
• “E” is for evolving: Has the mole or spot changed dur-
nuts or seeds, coconuts, oats, and/ child’s provider for more informa-
ing the past few weeks or months?
or peas. Some examples include: tion.
Risk factors include: A lighter natural skin color, family
history of skin cancer, a personal history of skin cancer,
exposure to the sun through work and play, a history
of sunburns-especially early in life, a history of indoor
tanning, weakened immune system, blue or green eyes,
blonde or red hair, skin that burns, freckles, reddens eas-
ily or becomes painful in the sun and certain types of, or
a large number of moles.
For any questions or concerns, always remember to con-
sult with your healthcare provider.
Sources: Center for Disease Control (CDC) www.cdc.gov
and American Cancer Society (ACS) www.cancer.orgMay 2021 | Nah gah chi wa nong • Di bah ji mowin nan | Page 15
Health News
Child Welfare Redesign; Values and Vision for Child Welfare at Fond du Lac
By Jalisa Ojibway practice model. The following is crisis situation regarding a child Over time, there have been in FDL services and resources to
an overview of the findings of safety issue. The key factor to shifts within the community support the safety of children,
S
ocial Services is now open major themes that came out of this value is being aware of the and we are seeing the following; maintaining an awareness to
for appointments. The the focus groups. needs within the community. people are trying to avoid con- families and children in need
department is following all In Social Services, culture is The community always gets tact with the community, that it while also reducing threats to
guidelines set in place to elimi- important. When culture is together in a time of need such is no longer acceptable to cor- child safety as early as possible,
nate the spread of COVID-19 missing from one’s life, they be- as; forming search parties, be- rect someone else’s child, and helping families meet basic
by sanitizing, social distancing, come more vulnerable because ing involved on social media to community members are feeling needs, courageously confronting
wearing masks, and maintaining their spirit is out of balance. organize, bringing food to those more cautious about getting substance abuse issues as treat-
proper hand hygiene. We have Culture is important to one’s responding to the crisis (infor- involved in safety matters. There able threats to safety in families
a safe space for our employees mental health, identity, as well mal and formal roles), or being is also a fear of negative conse- as well as viewing all families
to be able to meet with clients as healing from substance abuse there as emotional support quences if community members as deserving the opportunity
while still following the proto- and trauma. There are barriers persons. Everyone in the com- speak out. This makes it more to recover from an addiction
cols set in place. To schedule an to cultural access within the munity has an important role to difficult to give early support to while supporting their path to
appointment, please talk to your community and individually. play. families before they are in crisis recovery, encouraging natural
Social Services worker ahead of On Fond When and it raises questions about the support systems whenever pos-
time or call the Social Services du Lac, we children proper role and strategies of the sible to reduce threats to safety,
main lobby at (218) 878-2145. want to are at risk, FDL Child Welfare program to responding to emergencies that
Within Social Services, we promote there is a support community ownership, are serious and/or complex
filled two positions. Macy Day outreach in
It is important that need for an voice, and role in addressing threats of harm with a high-
was hired as the Secretary the commu- we establish trust immediate child safety. In past interviews quality child protection capacity,
Receptionist. Macy also helps nity where within our commu- response. done with the community using a practice approach that
out with food distribution and cultural en- Children in NICWA found that there is a low is specifically and uniquely FDL
organizes the food shelf located vironments
nity so we are able the child level of trust within communi- designed and driven, operating
at Mino No Aya Win. Macy can and feel to help one another. welfare ties when it comes to the child a program that is rooted in the
be reached at (218) 878-3780. inclusive for systems are welfare system, as well as other sovereign authority of the FDL
Jalisa Ojibway was hired as the all members similarly systems designed to help people. Band to keep its children safe
Community Advocate. Jalisa will to be able at risk, but People fear that these systems and heal families, provide trust-
be serving the FDL community, to attend. people do are breaking families apart. worthy services that families,
as well as working on a grant Not only does culture play a role not respond in the same capac- There is also a fear that those community, and partners can
from the Northland Foundation. within the community, but it ity. For example, if a child is in recovery (from substances) turn to for help when a child’s
The grant will focus on help- also plays a positive support role lost in the woods, what would will be viewed differently if they safety is under threat while
ing pregnant individuals and to the young indigenous youth. the community do? Answers speak up. being transparent and building
families with young children get Within the FDL community, were; the community would It is important that we estab- positive relationships with them,
what they need, help increase a safe child is described as “hap- get together and support one lish trust within our commu- also while adhering to privacy
access to services, help grow py” or “having their basic needs another while they do every- nity so we are able to help one and confidentiality. If you would
community engagement, and met.” While these are true, thing in their power to help look another. We are guided by a like to add your input, please
help improve the wellbeing of others also went on to say that it for a child. But, if a child is at community set of values which email Tawny Smith-Savage,
families in order to improve also means that, “the child has risk in another way, where it include; prioritizing culturally Social Services Coordinator -
outcomes for children. a loving and supportive family involves their social wellbeing, based services by using culture TawnySmith-Savage@FDLREZ.
The National Indian Child (or at least one person they can most people don’t make a report as a resource for helping and COM
Welfare Association (NICWA) trust).” The FDL community because they don’t want to get healing while following tradi-
team continues with their work is a perfect example of what it involved in such situations. So, tions and teaching in a non-
guiding a child welfare redesign. looks like to play a role and do how can FDL Child Welfare sup- judgmental way, addressing the
They were able to complete their your part in keeping children port the community role in child negative impact of historical
focus groups to which finalized safe. The whole community has safety and integrate this with trauma on families, identity,
a Fond du Lac Values and Vision a value as they come together their child protection responsi- parenting, and relationships,
framework to begin work on a to help one another during a bilities? engaging the entire communityYou can also read
