MN Chippewa Tribe Begins Lengthy Process to Change Blood Quantum - Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
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Debahjimon
June - July 2021 | Vol. XXXVIII No. 1
Veterans Cemetery MN Chippewa
Newspaper of the
Leech Lake
Band of Ojibwe
Leech Lake Vets Cemetery became
first Native American Cemetery to
receive Blue Star memorial marker.
Tribe Begins
Page 2 Lengthy Process
to Change Blood
LLBO Quarterly
Council and Division Directors Quantum
recently hosted the bands Quarterly
Meeting at Cedar Lakes. By Kayla Duoos
Page 4
On June 22, 2021, the Minnesota Chippewa
Tribe Tribal Executive Committee (MCT
TEC) held a special meeting on the Bois
Leech Lake Days Forte Reservation to discuss enrollment
issues, specifically, blood quantum require- on whether the Constitution should be “It is important to be clear with our vot-
The 3rd Annual Leech Lake Days ments for enrollment as defined in the cur- changed to allow each of the six Bands ers that participating in a referendum vote
Celebration took place June 24 rent constitution. to adopt their own enrollment eligibility does not change the constitution. However,
through the 27. criteria, instead of being required to follow a referendum is the first step that will
Page 10 A motion was passed officially begin- the 25% blood quantum. The motion was guide the TEC’s decision about whether to
ning the process of amending the MCT made and passed. request a Secretarial Election about chang-
Constitution to allow each MCT band ing the constitution (by an amendment). A
to adopt their own enrollment eligibility Essentially, the proposed referendum will Secretarial Election is the only way to make
criteria. determine whether MCT members are this change under our current constitution.
interested in changing the enrollment cri- The results of a Secretarial Election can
PERMIT NO. 68
BEMIDJI, MN
US POSTAGE
At the special TEC meeting, called for by teria for membership. Should the referen- change the constitution if enough MCT
PRSRT STD
MCT President Cathy Chavers (Bois Forte), dum pass, MCT members would then vote members vote to pass an Amendment.
PAID
tribal representatives heard perspectives again in a future Secretarial Election on the Referendums and Secretarial Elections
from the constitutional delegates present actual language of the amendment to the are distinct and defined in Article XIV:
and hosted discussion centered around MCT Constitution. Referendum and Article XII: Amendment,
changing enrollment criteria within the of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Constitution. Under the proposal supported by Leech Constitution. This will likely be a lengthy
Lake, the enrollment criteria defined in process and members should expect to
Currently, the MCT Constitution requires Article II of the current MCT Constitution receive more information about this topic
that a person’s combined blood quantum would be changed to allow the six sover- in the future from their TEC members
from their parents must be at least 25% in eign Bands to individually determine tribal and the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe as we
order to be eligible for enrollment in an membership of their respective Band. progress toward addressing membership
MCT Tribe. During the TEC meeting, a and enrollment criteria together.”
motion was made to begin a process that Following the meeting, the MCT released a
would allow MCT members to weigh in memo on their website stating: Blood Quantum Continued on Page 11
The Online Application for
LEECH LAKE a new Economic Assistance Online application link /
Payment is now open. mailable form application
BAND OF OJIBWE
This $1,375.00 payment is provided along with more
AMERICAN RESCUE being distributed beginning in information on
PLAN ACT PAYMENT August 2021 and a similar payment
in August of 2022. PAGE 8 and PAGE 9
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Vol XXXVIII No 1 Photography and Article by Kayla Duoos
The Debahjimon is a free,
monthly publication of the Leech
Lake Band of Ojibwe.
Leech Lake Tribal
Council
» Faron Jackson Sr.,
Chairman
» Arthur “Archie” LaRose,
Secretary-Treasurer
» Robbie Howe, District I
Representative
» Steve White, District II
Representative
» LeRoy Staples Fairbanks III,
District III Representative
Staff
Michael Chosa, Editor
Kayla Duoos, Journalist
Anthony Belgarde, Graphic Design
Submissions
The submission of pictures,
articles, announcements Secretary-Treasurer Archie LaRose, District III Rep. LeRoy Fairbanks and Chairman Faron Jackson take time for photos following the ceremony.
and letters is encouraged.
All submissions are subject
to editing for spelling, Leech Lake Veterans Cemetery Awarded
Blue Star Memorial Marker
grammar, length and libelous
content. Submission does
not guarantee publication.
The Editor reserves the
right to reject any material The Award Ceremony was apart of The Cemetery is now one of
submitted for publication.
the Annual Leech Lake Days Celebration only two National Cemeteries in MN to
Debahjimon and was open to the public. have received the marker.
190 Sailstar Dr. NW
CASS LAKE – The Leech Lake approved by the Federation and emphasize how big of a deal it
Cass Lake, MN 56633
Veterans Cemetery became the NGC Blue/Gold Garden Clubs is for the Tribe to receive such an
first Native American Veterans Star Chair. The C a r o l honor.
news@llojibwe.net cemetery to receive a “Blue Star” only other Blue O eltj enbr uns ,
memorial marker, Friday June 25. Star memorial Cemeter y “The star we’re getting today is his-
Ph: (218) 335-8200 marker in the Admin. Erik B. toric, we’re very proud. It’s hap-
Fax: (218) 335-8309 The Blue Star marker program state resides in Sogge, LLBO pening during the time of our cel-
honors all men and women that the Duluth vet- Dept. of Public ebration of Leech Lake Days and
Deadlines have served in the United States erans cemetery. Works Director we can feel the spiritual power
Armed Services. This program Alden Fairbanks, here today. It’s uplifting and it’s
Aug. Issue...................7/30/2021
began in 1944 and was originally Leech Lakes and District III good that it stems from recogniz-
Sep. Issue....................8/27/2021 adopted in World War II after honoring cere- representative ing our veterans who’ve served our
Oct. Issue...................9/24/2021 community members began to mony took place Leroy Staples- country,” said Jackson.
place the star on flags and banners on site and was Fairbanks,
for relatives away at war. opened with an LLBO Secretary Community members can visit the
invocation by Treasurer Archie Veterans Cemetery to see the Blue
Blue Star Memorial Markers are Mike Smith Sr. and Mike Smith Jr. LaRose and LLBO Chairman Star memorial marker at 16477 69th
only permitted on the grounds of Followed by speeches from the Faron Jackson. Jackson used his Ave. NW Cass Lake, MN 56633,
National Cemeteries, and must be Chair of the MN Blue Star Marker speech to pay tribute to Veterans near the Powwow grounds.
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Minnesota COVID-19 update: July
By Kayla Duoos
MINNEAPOLIS – As the state munities and save lives;
enters July, the rise in COVID-19 • $250 million in direct finan-
cases seems to be on a decline. cial support to Minnesota's
essential workers on the
New and active cases and hospital frontlines of the COVID-19
admissions remain at or near their pandemic.
mid-April 2020 lows with no signs • one-time Minnesota Family
of a breakout. Officials had been Investment Program (MFIP)
(L to R) Executive Director Robert Budreau Jr., Helen Johnson and Deputy Director Gordon Fineday. watching to see if the end of capac- payment of up to $435 to
ity restrictions on bars and restau- support about 32,000 fami-
rants in late May would generate lies, including 64,000 chil-
June 14 Marks Anniversary of more viral spread and so far no
data has shown this. The State has
dren.
Bryan v. Itasca Decision also hit its’ goal of having 70% of A look at the numbers as of July 1:
all Minnesotans 18 and over vac- The Minnesota Department of
cinated by July 1st, hitting its tar- Health says the state’s total num-
By Michael Chosa get the proposed day. ber of confirmed coronavirus
cases is now at 605,448. Of them,
CASS LAKE – June 14 marks the At the time of the decision, the With caseloads and hospitaliza- nearly 597,069 no longer require
anniversary of the landmark U.S. “If Congress in enacting most significant impact was the tions continuing to fall toward isolation.
Supreme Court decision in the taxation of Native Americans. zero, Governor Walz peacetime
case of Bryan v. Itasca County. Pub. L. 280 had As history has shown, the impact emergency powers have come to The state’s death toll is now at
was much greater. Just 11 years an end. Walz and his administra- 7,599 with 4,481 of those deaths
The historic, unanimous decision intended to confer upon later another tribal case tion are now looking to provide involving cases in long-term care
was delivered by Justice William J. the States general appeared before the U.S. support for MN citizens who were (LTC) facilities.
Brennan Jr. on June 14, 1976. The Supreme Court for a decision. financially impacted during the
Supreme Court ruled that Public civil regulatory powers, This case is known as California shutdown by signing into law the Health officials say approximately
Law 280 did NOT grant states v. Cabazon Band of Mission recently approved “Recovery 10,323,090 Minnesotans have
civil regulatory jurisdiction over including taxation, over Indians and overturned the Budget”. been tested for the virus so far
Native Americans living on reser- existing laws restricting the including 6,919 on the reserva-
vations. This was a huge step for-
reservation indians, gaming industry on Native “Minnesotans got through this tion.
ward in advancing tribal sover- it would have expressly American Reservations in the pandemic the way we get through
eignty throughout Indian Country. U.S. Their main argument was all hardships in life—with grit and If you are experiencing symptoms
Leech Lake Band member Helen said so.” that the laws restricting gam- resilience. We banded together or have been exposed, please call
Johnson and her husband Russell bling in California were civil and looked out for one another. the Cass Lake IHS COVID hotline
Bryan, lived near S. Lake in the -Justice William J. Brennan Jr. regulatory laws. Together, we made it through this at 335-3426 or 335-3427 Monday
northern part of the Leech Lake United States pandemic, we got the vaccine, and through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30
Reservation. Supreme Court Using the decision rendered in now, with Minnesota's COVID-19 pm. If you are experiencing short-
Bryan v. Itasca, they successfully Recovery Budget, we are on our ness of breath, please contact the
To this day, Helen still resides on Reservation Legal Services argued their position and the way back, stronger than ever,” said Emergency Department at 335-
the property over which the initial Project, now known as Supreme Court ruled in their Walz. "Thank you, Minnesota. 3327 or dial 911.
dispute arose. In 1972 they Anishinaabe Legal Services, for favor. The Cabazon decision,
received a series of tax bills from help. Over the next four years, which drew its substance from Highlights of the recovery bud- IHS eligible community members
Itasca County for their mobile their case made its way through the Bryan decision, led to a rapid get includes: 18 years and older are now eligible
home. The County was seeking a the legal system, beginning in the growth in the Indian Gaming • $70 million in COVID-19 to receive the COVID vaccine. If
total of $147.95 from the couple, District Court of Itasca County, industry. The following year relief for small businesses you are interested please call the
who could not afford to pay at the all the way to the highest court of (1988) Congress passed the across the state that have COVID-19 Vaccine hotline and
time. they turned to the newly the land, where it was decided Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. borne the brunt of this pan- reserve your spot now at 218-368-
established Leech Lake once and for all. the rest is history. demic to protect their com- 4763.
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Quarterly Meeting Held at Cedar Lakes Casino on July 9, 2021
By Kayla Duoos
CASS LAKE – The Leech Lake
Band of Ojibwe held their Quarterly
Meeting Friday, July 9.
Tribal Chairman Faron Jackson Sr.
gave the opening remarks followed
by a financial report from Secretary-
Treasurer, Arthur LaRose. The
report featured financial data from
both government and gaming
operations.
A number of resolutions concern-
ing enrollment were passed at the
meeting. These resolutions includ-
ed new enrollments, ineligible
enrollments, and transfers to and
from the band. New employees District I Representative Robbie Howe.
hired in the past quarter were also
introduced and welcomed at the • Project CAR is underway to • Summer readiness programs
meeting. provide $75,000 to the Leech have been successful through-
Lake garage to fix emission out months of June/July
Last on the agenda were presenta- exhaust issues to improve air • School MOU’s are currently
tions from Division Directors in quality on the reservation. being worked on for Cass
attendance on their activities over • DRM staff have been involved Lake-Bena and Bug-O-Nay-
the past three months. Due to the Chaiman Faron Jackson, begins the meeting with employees, with the deer farm located Ge-Shig. Currently active are
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the community members and Directors all in attendance. west of Leech Lake where a school MOU’s for: Walker
event was held online through number of deer were infected Hackensack-Akley, Bemidji.
video calls. For those who were will provide technical assis- • The DRM director and the with chronic wasting disease. Finalization process has begun
unable to watch, a livestream of the tance to help address housing Supervisor of the Chippewa Plans are in place for a survey for MOU’s with Northland
event is available on the official needs and secure funding for National forest signed the this upcoming deer season Remer and King Elementary.
Leech Lake Vimeo page. projects. Further business final plan of the survey that that will include testing of • Family,Friend and Neighbor
partnerships related to the was sent to the Washington deer on the reservation. (FFN) kits were purchased
Quarterly Meetings are held every Housing development project office, that lays out the final • DRM staff has been actively and delivered to all 11 tribes
three months on a rotating sched- are being sought. process for returning the sec- involved with the State within the state.
ule between each district on the • A US Department of retarial land transfer. regarding their Grey Wolf • Healthy Family project is
reservation. The next Quarterly Commerce Economic • The DRM director has been Management plan which expected to serve 200 pre-
Meeting will be held in October Development Assistance working with the MNDNR includes a hunting season. school participants, 140 ele-
2021. (EDA) grant was awarded to commissioners office on gov- The band is against this season mentary participants, 90
Housing for $199,400 to con- ernment to government con- taking place within reserva- young adults/parents and 25
Quarterly Report Summaries duct a feasibility study for cre- sultation. Topics of discussion tion boundaries and are seek- elederly participants.
ating vertically integrated included: The Leech Lake ing a management team to be • Gardening and Community
Tribal Court construction job programs in hunting/fishing agreement, placed within the reservation food sovereignty project is
• There were 89 new cases filed partnership with the LL Tribal the previously active bound- to oversee the season. expected to serve 130 pre-
between April 1st,2021 and College. ary water agreement the band school participants, 120 ele-
June 1, 2021. • Food sovereignty work contin- once had regarding wild rice, Human Services mentary participants, 90
• The court conducted 238 ues, Potatoes and eggs were a separate fishing/hunting • The “Traditional Healing young adults/parents and 25
hearings the past quarter and delivered to Ball Club, Inger, management zone for the res- Grant” proposal for building elederly participants.
one in camera interview. Onigum and Mission. Helped ervation, invasive species/cli- use was approved by Tribal
• JDAI (juvenile detention alter- relocate food from old palace mate change impacts on the Council and secures a build- Housing
native initiative) continues to storage into new units. reservation. ing dedicated to Indigenous • Inspectors conducted 57 Unit
be on hold during the pan- Further food items are looking • The DRM Director alongside wisdom and healing. Inspections during this
demic. to be added to rotation. RTC staff have been working • During Mental Health reporting period
Tribal Development • S.Lake park design has been on acquiring the Cut Foot Awareness month LLBH held • Project VIII has 13 houses set
• The Tribal Housing sent out for final approval on Sioux Ranger station from the its first inaugural Cass Lake on foundations and 3 founda-
Development Initiative is cur- design/budget. Chippewa National Forest. Mental Health awareness tions ready for houses. To date
rently being drafted to address • Preliminary designs were • EPA issued administrative walk. this project will have 18 com-
the band's needs for the next drawn up for for a wild rice ordered of their selected plan pleted homes
20 years.Work with the processing plant. to be implemented on the St. Education • Modernization Department
Minnesota Housing Regis Superfund site residen- • Staff is getting ready for fall renovated 10 homes during
Partnership continues, they Resource Management tial zone areas (OU7) opening of Head Start this reporting period.
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Tribal Council Quarterly
y Rep
ports
Secretary / Treasurer Arthur “Archie” LaRose Council also passed emergency Leech Lake Gaming Summary of Operations
spending allocations for ARPA rev- Quarter Ending June 2021
This past year we paid out close enues to fund the stimulus pay-
to $400 thousand in payments to ments that will be distributed by
enrolled band members reaching August 2nd, 2021, and August 2nd,
the age of 18. We allocated $500 to 2022. We are planning on holding
each minor’s account last year and public hearings for the FY 22 bud-
our plan is do the same for the next get in the near future. These meet-
two years. These allocations come ings will be held via zoom in order
out of the Band’s General Fund as to allow for more participation and
this is not an allowable expenditure will be announced well in advance
for CARES Act or ARPA funds. to ensure we have as much public
input and comments as possible.
The Fy22 budget is currently being
developed and the Council need- Please see the list below on the
ed to pass a continuing spending projects, services and activities that
resolution in order to comply with have been funded so far by the
Governmental Activities the Band’s Budget Ordinance. The CARES Act revenue.
Secretary/Treasurer’s Revenue
Summary CARES Act Spending Total revenue through May 2021 totaled $89 .9 million compared to prior
Gaming 7,595,892 year which totaled $77.9 million. Revenue increased by approximately
Remarks delivered at the $12 million compared to the previous fiscal year, which was due to the
Economic Stimulus Pmts. (All LLBO Enrollees) 9,004,500
Quarterly Meeting on Friday Housing Assistance (LLHA rent April - July) 620,584 closure of the casinos last spring. Fiscal year 2021 we have seen revenue
July 9, 2021 Network/Computers 1,744,138 rebound to be slightly higher than fiscal years 2018 and 2019 revenue
Personal Leave Payout numbers.
June 30 marks the end of our fiscal (Any employees over 240 hours) 634,616
year. Our year-end financial projec- General Fund - Essential Services programs 13,590,453 Expenses
tion is that we will end with a 15 to Masks, hand sanitizer, PPE, etc. 1,578,001 Total expenses through May 2021 were approximately $72.5 million,
$20 million surplus in the General Food for Communities 188,546 which is approximately a decrease of $3. 7 million compared to 2020.
Fund. After our books are closed Garbage Truck 174,801 Through May 2021, Cost of Sales equaled $14. 7 million, Payroll totaled
for year-end and audit adjustments, IMT Wages (reimbursing Grant programs) 266,286 $31.4 million and Operating expenses were $26.4 million. We see a sig-
we will have a definite number to Veteran's Housing 262,647 nificant decrease in expenses due to reduced staff, and limiting venues,
report. The General Fund revenues Tribal Police – Equipment 740,061 such as buffet and bingo.
were down due to the Casino’s par- Refrigerated Trucks/Egg & Produce Contracts 99,963
tial re-opening and recovery from Post-Secondary Scholarships 44,189
the initial shut-down due to the Boys & Girls Club 96,000
Covid-19 pandemic. The General Quarantine Housing 724,855
Fund revenues were affected due to Transportation Vans 135,000
very little profits transferred from ENP Vans 129,725
the Casinos. In order to cover this Cass Lake Area Food Shelf 145,500
shortage, CARES Act revenues Total Spent 37,775,756
were used to fund essential opera-
tions for a majority of the fiscal year. Other CARES Act Expenditures
Emergency Rental Assistance 710,924
CARES Act revenues were uti- CARES Act – Child care 261,885
lized for the stimulus payments CARES Act – Health Resources Adm. 511,575
that were distributed in August and CARES Act – Food donations 416,846
December of last year. We will be Other misc. CARES Act programs 1,353,834
back on track this year to provide Total Spent 3,255,064
the tax rebate that is normally dis- American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Net Profit
tributed in December. We are also ARPA – US Treasury 47,000,213 Net profit for period ending May 2021 equaled $17.4 million compared
looking forward to providing addi- Other ARPA programs 8,468,395 to the prior year at $1.4 million. That is an increase of approximately
tional economic stimulus payments $15. 7 million. The large difference in net profit is due to the Covid-19
with ARPA (American Rescue Plan (ARPA – U.S. Treasury and other ARPA Revenues are unspent as of pandemic that caused the closure of our casinos.
Act) revenues. We will continue this date. The Band’s administration is currently working on a bud-
to provide full reports on both get for these revenues.) Forecast
CARES Act and ARPA revenues as Total ARPA – Revenues 55,468,608 Fiscal year 2020 was a difficult year with the closure of the casinos, but
we continue to receive and spend fiscal year 2021 Leech Lake Gaming has seen a slight increase in revenues
down these funds. over previous years, and net profit has been at its’ highest point looking
The Band’s annual Single Audit continues with the RSM auditors, how- at the last 5 years. Increase in revenue, and decreased expense due to
The Minor’s Trust activity contin- ever, due to the pandemic, the deadline for completion has been extend- reduced staffing and cost of goods, has caused a substantial increase to
ues to make the “18” payments. ed from March 31, 2021 to September 30 2021. bottom line. This is a good strut to recovery after a dismal year in 2020.
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Encouraged but not required:
LLBO Tribal Council
lifts mandatory portion of
mask mandate
By Michael Chosa Band members, employees and
community members are
CASS LAKE – At their regular strongly encouraged to contin-
meeting on June 3, 2021 the ue taking safety precautions
Leech Lake Tribal Council and practicing social distanc-
voted to end the mandatory ing when possible, especially if
portion of the tribal mask man- unvaccinated or displaying
date. Effective immediately, the COVID-19 symptoms.
required use of masks at Leech
Lake Band of Ojibwe business- “We are thankful to our com-
es, offices and other properties munity for masking up and fol-
will become optional with the lowing the COVID safety
exception of healthcare, con- guidelines over the past 16
gregate living and educational months” said Faron Jackson, Sr.,
facilities including early child- Chairman of the Leech Lake
hood and the Bug-O-Nay-Ge- Band of Ojibwe. “This has put
Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and the MN MMIW Task Force, hold a conference before the Task Forces final meeting. Shig school. us in a position where we can
Credit: Twitter.com @LtGovFlanagan begin taking steps towards
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe returning to pre pandemic
Permanent MMIW, MMIR Office to be created in MN Government offices will con- norms. While we move towards
tinue to operate at a limited this goal, I urge everyone to
capacity for the next four weeks remain vigilant and strongly
By Kayla Duoos The MMIW task force was first the Legislature to form a MMIR with a full reopening date set encourage everyone to get the
established by the Minnesota office here in Minnesota – to con- for July 1, 2021. vaccine as soon as possible.”
Legislature in 2019, and has for tinue the commitment of address-
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota over a year collected data and ing the historical violence and
will now have a permanent stories from across the state to systemic negligence of Native District III Elder Birthdays From the District III
Missing, Murdered, Indigenous study the impact of violence women and communities across
Relatives (MMIR) office. against Indigenous people. The this state, urban and rural. Today
task force’s work culminated in a that is a reality – Minnesota has
August Office LeRoy, Toni & Kari
James Harris
The official announcement came report released early this year, taken the next critical step to sup- Harlan Anderson Nancy Hawkins Donna Morgan
Thursday July 1 by Lieutenant which confirmed that national port the national MMU’s (Missing Yvonne Armstrong Donald Headbird Harry Morris
Governor Peggy Flanagan, fol- trends of violence against and Murdered Unit) work and Alice Averill Joseph Howard Timothy O’Brien
lowing the signing of Minnesota's Indigenous people plague being a force multiplier to prevent Lenore Barsness Michael Howard Diane Osceola
Covid Recovery budget by Minnesota, as well, for both and bring an end to this pandemic Guy Beaulieu Stephen Howard Valentino Pacheco
Governor Walz which underwent Native people living on of violence.” Heidi Bilyeu Deborah Isham Nancy Patterson
a contentious partisan battle Minnesota’s 11 tribal reservations Delphine Bixby Ramona Jackson Dallas Pemberton
before being approved. and in urban areas. “The work we did on the MMIW Janice Bongo Beverly Jacobs Simone Pemberton
Task Force was a critical first step Patricia Broker George Jacobs Cynthia Reed
“We honor our Missing, Murdered Members of the MMIW task in understanding the issue of vio- Bernard Brown Cherlene Jenkins Kelly Robinson
Indigenous Relatives and the work force held their final meeting June lence against women in Minnesota. Franklin Brown George Jenkins Robert Robinson
of the (MMIW) task force by 28 and worked together address- The creation of the new Missing Harold Budreau Barbara Johnston Valerie Robinson
establishing a permanent Missing, ing officials to include the office in and Murdered African American Kim Burnette Duwayne Jones David Roy
Murdered, Indigenous Relative the Judiciary and Public Safety Women Task Force will investigate Edward Burns Julie Jones Loretta Sayers
office within the department of budget bill citing that there was the causes of violence against Linda Butcher Crystal Jones-Desjarlais Kenneth Schwartz
public safety. This work continues more work to be done to fight African American women and Myron Cloud Carol Kloehn Scott Seelye
and we know it is long overdue for these statistics. girls, then provide recommenda- Shannon Cronquist Bonnie Knutson Mark Stangel
Minnesota to tell the truth about tions to ensure safe, healthy com- Barbara Dubois Elizabeth LeDoux Cheryl Staples Susan
how our Indigenous women have Following the vote which munities throughout our state. Donna Fineday Cheryl Littlewolf Swanson
been treated,” said Flanagan. approved the office, Senator Mary Our Black communities, now Mary Finn Leonard Losh Brenda Thomas
Kunesh (DFL-New Brighton) and more than ever, need the support Leila Goggleye Ronald Lowry Nancy Washington
The official MMIR office will be MMIW task force member in working towards justice.” Linda Goggleye Peter Maas Gary White
derived from the state's MMIW released the following statement: Benjamin Gotchie Estelle Marotta Randolph White
task force and will focus on Community members who want Laura Gould-Smith William McCarter Daniel Wilson
reviewing cold cases, collecting “Based on the findings and recom- to read more about the MMIR Gene Hanks Pamela Mitchell Eva Wilson
data, and working to prevent mendations of the Missing and office and MMIW task force can
future violence against Murdered Indigenous Women visit the MN Department of ALL ELDERS ARE ENTITLED TO $10 SLOT PLAY & $10 MEAL COUPON
Indigenous peoples. (MMIW) Task Force, we pressed Public Safety website. THAT MUST BE USED WITHIN THE BIRTHDAY MONTH.
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HERBST vs MCT
By: Kayla Duoos Editing and Writing Contributions by: Ben Benoit
CASS LAKE – Before the Tribes issue of Minnesota forcing Indians
conservation code was established, to comply with Minnesota game
hunting, and fishing was done in and fish laws. he courts ruled on
the dark. Canoes and gear were June 18, 1973 that “Plaintiff Indians
stowed away, kept from the eyes of have the right to hunt and fish and
state officials who guarded the gather wild rice on public lands
reservations of natural resources and public waters of the Leech
from the tribe. Lake Reservation free of Minnesota
game and fish laws. Defendants
That time period is now nearly 50 are enjoined from enforcing such
laws.”
years in the past, this year June 18
marks the 47th anniversary of the
Richard Herbst vs Leech Lake In addition to getting a positive
Band federal district court Case. ruling, these rights were identified
Images above show a dirty engine on the left, the newly aquired parts washer and a cleaned engine on the right. The historic case recognized the as property rights and required
bands hunting, fishing and gather- Minnesota to pay Leech Lake Band
Degreasing Project: LLBO DRM and ing rights in the state of MN and for non-Indian’s privilege of hunt-
reaffirmed Leech Lake’s jurisdic- ing, fishing or trapping within the
tional borders. he case which had boundaries of the Reservation.
MnTAP Collaborative Endeavor been thrown around the 8th circuit The gathering of wild rice and bait
since 1971, began as a result of fish on Leech Lake Reservation is
both the Nelson Act and an wholly regulated by the Leech
By Kayla Duoos such as these are often left in the sions by 56 pounds and 22 increase in conservation officers Lake Band of Ojibwe. he Herbst
dark on their harmful nature. pounds respectively. harassing tribal members over Case was the right to have our
CASS LAKE – The Leech Lake “The chemistry in brake cleaners rights that were not yet recognized. Treaty Rights recognized and set
Environmental Department of varies greatly from can to can. It's The Leech Lake Air program This case went beyond hunting and the stage for us to determine our
the Division of Resource fairly impossible for the average engaged with and provided rec- fishing, with the State challenging own future. Leech Lake Band’s
Management (DRM) and person to make a good decision ommendations to 21 different the ability of the Leech Lake Band jurisdictional border is important
Minnesota Technical Assistance about what's a safer product,” auto repair shops on or neigh- to function as a government and for all the civic functions and roles
Program (MnTAP) worked said Gage. boring the Leech Lake regulate our Citizens activities. our government has. The jurisdic-
together to reduce pollution and Reservation. 13 of the 21 sites The passage of the Nelson Act in tion of the Band is important for
improve Leech Lake’s air quality One local auto repair shop that implemented the recommenda- 1897 allowed the State of policing, environmental regula-
with the “Degreasing Project.” benefited from this project was tions, which resulted in 1,200 Minnesota to illegally claim that tion, wildlife management, educa-
Leech Lake’s Community Service pounds of VOCs, 522 pounds of Congress abolished the Leech tion, construction, housing and a
This project assessed grease Garage in Cass Lake, who HAPs, 51 pounds of solid waste Lake Reservation through land variety of interests. Thanks to this
cleaning products used at auto received safer, alternative brake eliminated per year. Anthony sales, specifically the jurisdictional ruling Leech Lake Band members
shops in the area and encouraged cleaners and a new parts washer. Mazzini, a Minnesota Green authority of the Leech Lake Band can obtain hunting and fishing
shops to switch to safer alterna- Corps member who was involved to regulate hunting and fishing licenses from the Tribe’s own
tives that would improve the “The parts washer works won- with the outreach efforts, stated, within the Leech Lake Reservation. Department of Resource
overall air quality health of Leech ders. I barely use the [brake “I was happy to see how many Management following our own
Lake by lowering the level of pol- cleaner] spray cans and I like the auto repair shops were open to It took almost 80 years to correct season dates and limits. For more
lutants in the air. parts washer better,” said Rupert trying alternative, safer products this action. In 1971, the Leech information on the Hersbt vs
Olsen, a mechanic at the that were equally as effective as Lake Band challenged the Leech Lake Band court case or
Many degreasing products that Community Service Garage. the more polluting options. Many Minnesota Commissioner of licenses, please call the Department
are used in auto shops, such as “[Spray can] fumes are nasty. I of the garage owners and Natural Resources, Robert L. of Resource Management at (218)
brake cleaners and parts washers, take parts off, clean them up in mechanics I followed up with Herbst in federal court on the 335-7400.
contain harmful chemicals the parts washer, and a little said that they felt a lot better not
known as Volatile Organic water cleans them right up.”
Compounds (VOCs) and
Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). Results from the project show
having to inhale such toxic
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Spraying these chemicals to clean that the safer brake cleaner and Both MNTAP and the Leech
car parts contributes to smog, the new parts washer used by Lake Environmental Department
which makes the air harder to Leech Lake Community Garage believe there is more work to be
breathe, triggers asthma, bron- showed notable annual reduc- done; however, this project was a
chitis attacks and increases the tions in air pollution. For com- step in the right direction.
likelihood of heart attacks, can- parison, the removal of a single
cer, and other serious illnesses. pound of VOCs is like getting rid For more information on Leech
of a can of spray paint full of air Lake’s air quality projects, con-
MnTAP partner Michelle Gage pollutant gas. The Community tact Brandy Toft at brandy.toft@
stated that many consumers and Service Garage reduced their llojibwe.net or Anthony Mazzini
auto shops who use products annual VOCs and HAPs emis- at anthony.mazzini@llojibwe.net Visit WWW.LLOJIBWE.ORG/NEWS/NEWS.HTML
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First Portion In addition to the economic assistance • 35% of remaining $19 billion allocat- istrators will continue to work to secure
program, the Council also approved a ed to tribes based on tribal employ- program specific funding from federal and
Of American twofold increase in the emergency fund- ment level as of 2019 state agencies that are also receiving ARPA
ing available to elders, disabled and veter- funds. There are a number of Tribal spe-
Rescue Plan Act ans 54 and younger through the Tribal According to the Department of Treasury, cific provisions in the Act that will provide
Assistance program for the next two fiscal this funding is meant to provide a sub- nearly $11 billion in additional funding to
Funding Received, years. This means an increase from $300 stantial infusion of resources to help turn Indian Country, beyond the $20 billion
to $600 for most applicants to these pro- the tide on the pandemic, address its eco- allocated directly to Tribal Governments.
New Economic grams. The application period will remain nomic fallout, and lay the foundation for a These program specific areas include
Assistance Program the same with eligible applicants able to strong and equitable recovery. These
apply beginning on July 1 of each fiscal funds will:
Housing, Child Development, Health &
Wellness, Education and more.
Established year through the Tribal Assistance office.
• Support urgent COVID-19 response Initial planning and strategy regarding the
By Michael Chosa First Installment of ARPA Funding efforts to continue to decrease spread use of these funds has been under way for
Received of COVID-19 and bring the pandem- several weeks and several priority areas
CASS LAKE – At a special meeting on Recently, the Band received notice that the ic under control have been identified, including: direct and
June 29, 2021 the Leech Lake Band of first installment of funding from the • Replace lost revenue for Tribal gov- immediate assistance to tribal members,
Ojibwe Tribal Council established a new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the ernments to strengthen support for infrastructure projects and addressing
economic assistance program for enrolled, amount of $47,000,212.79 had been pro- vital public services and help retain public health needs.
adult tribal members. The new program cessed by the U.S. Department of Treasury jobs
will deliver much needed assistance to and sent to the tribe. • Support immediate stabilization for The Leech Lake Tribal Council and admin-
households in two planned distributions households and businesses in Indian istration would like to thank all LLBO
of $1375.00 each. The payments will be This first round of funding represents Country tribal citizens for their patience as we
distributed in August 2021 and August Leech Lake’s share from the 65% of $20 • Address systemic public health and work to build a strategic plan to use these
2022. billion allocated to Indian Country in the economic challenges that have con- funds in accordance with federal require-
ARPA, based on the total number of tributed to the unequal impact of the ments and guidelines. This historic invest-
The application process for this program enrolled members. The remaining 35% pandemic on Tribal communities. ment in our community represents a once
will be identical to the process used for the will be allocated based on the total num- • Allow development of new and in a lifetime opportunity and deserves an
previous payments in 2020. Full informa- ber of employees employed by the tribe improvement of existing water, appropriate amount of time and consider-
tion on the application process will be and its component units as of 2019. The wastewater, and broadband infra- ation to ensure we are meeting the needs
released on July 12, 2021 with paper and second installment is expected to be sent structure. of our populations as well as creating long
online applications opening on July 14, later this summer. lasting impacts for future generations.
2021. The first round of checks will be The interim Final Rule allows ARPA funds
distributed beginning August 2, 2021. Breakdown of the $20 billion allocat- to be used for costs incurred from March For more information on the American
Enrolled minor tribal members will receive ed to Indian Country 21, 2021 through December 31, 2024. This Rescue Plan Act funding for tribes visit:
$500 in their trust fund accounts with • $1 billion evenly split amongst all will allow the tribe to develop strategies to https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/
each payment. Also, the December Tax Federally Recognized Tribes meet both short term and long term needs. coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-
Rebate payment will be processed as • 65% of remaining $19 billion allocat- and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-
normal this year. ed to tribes based on enrollment In addition to this funding, Tribal admin- fiscal-recovery-fund/tribal-governments
THE OFFICIAL
RADIO STATION
OF THE LEECH
LAKE BAND OF
OJIBWE
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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe American
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Rescue Plan Act Stimulus Payment
American Rescue Plan Economic Relief Program Frequently Asked Questions
Payment to Tribal Members Who is eligible for the program?
All enrolled members of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe who are
Verification of Need Form enrolled with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe as of July 12, 2021.
Qualified applicants must also have experienced an economic
Program Eligibility Requirements: impact as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and check at least
one box in the “Economic Impact” section of the application.
1. Must be an enrolled LLBO Tribal member. Enrolled members younger than 18 years of age will have funds
2. Must be 18 years of age and enrolled with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe as of 7/12/21. deposited to Minor's Trust, no application is necessary for these
3. Must demonstrate a need for assistance by checking at least one box on the Economic Impact Directly individuals.
Related to COVID-19 Pandemic below.*
4. Individual must sign and return this Form to Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Emergency Relief Assistance, How do I apply?
190 Sailstar Dr NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633 Online Applications will be available at: https://hipaa.jotform.
com/211924240364146 Online applications will open on July 14,
Eligible Tribal members 18 and over may receive a one-time payment of $1,375.00. 2021. Paper Applications can be downloaded from: https://www.
llojibwe.org/covid-19-arpa.html Paper Applications will open
First Name: Middle: Last : DOB: on July 14, 2021.
How do I submit my application?
Tribal ID #: Last 4 SSN: Phone: Email: All band members are encouraged to use the on-line application
whenever possible. Paper applications and the drop off box for
Physical Address: these forms are located outside the Tribal Assistance Office at the
Dairy Queen building. Applications can also be mailed to Leech
City: State: Zip: Lake Band of Ojibwe, Emergency Relief Assistance, 190 Sailstar Dr
NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633. Paper submissions will only be accept-
Mailing Address: Same as Physical Address (must be able to receive mail at address provided) ed via the drop box or the U.S. Postal Services.
Address: When will I receive my payment?
Payments will begin to be mailed on August 2, 2021 for all applica-
tions submitted with no errors and received by 11:59 pm Sunday,
City: State: Zip: July 25, 2021. Please allow at least two weeks from the date of sub-
mission after August 2, 2021 before inquiring on the status of your
Economic Impact Directly Related to COVID-19 Pandemic (check all that apply) application. Paper applications may take longer.
Furloughed or Terminated from Employment Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment and How will I receive my payment?
Unemployed at start of pandemic Cleaning Supplies All checks will be processed and mailed directly to band members
Member Owned Business closed or run at using the information provided on the application, it is important
Increased Health Care Expenses the applicant is able to receive mail at the mailing address pro-
diminished capacity
Increased Child Care Expenses vided, please ensure information is updated with the U.S.
Quarantine Costs Postal Service. There will be no in person pickup allowed.
Increased Grocery and/or Food Delivery
Expenses Other: Explain, Use back of page if necessary.
How much will I receive?
Expenses related to Home-Schooling Each approved applicant will receive a one-time payment of $1,375.00
Expenses related to working remotely
What if I do not know my enrollment number?
Your correct enrollment number is required in order to process
Disclaimer: In submitting this application, I declare and certify that the information and your application. If an incorrect number is used, your application
documentation is true and correct regarding the impact of the COVID-19 public health will be rejected and a staff member will call or email you at num-
emergency. I further agree to assist the LLBO in seeking any further necessary verification of the ber/email address provided on the application. In order to obtain
submitted information upon reasonable request. Contact information submitted on this
your enrollment number, your social security number and other
information will be required. Please contact one of the following
form will be updated in the Tribal Enrollment and Accounting database. numbers:
>218-335-3626
Signature of Applicant: Date: >218-335-3643
>218-335-3601
The online application is not working for me, what do I do?
If the online application is giving you an error or won’t allow you to
submit, please call 218-335-4429.
File by July 25, 2021 to receive payment by August 2, 2021.
Information for the LLBO Economic Assistance Program funded by
the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has been posted at: https://
www.llojibwe.org/covid-19-arpa.html
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Photos of various Leech Lake Days 2021 activities inlcuding: Frybread Eating Contest, Bed Races, Dunk-Tank, Hand Drum Contest, Bouncy Houses and Hoop Dance Exhibition.
Leech Lake Days Celebration marks return of Land and in-person Events for LLBO.
By Kayla Duoos
CASS LAKE – The Leech to receive later this year. tests, all the way to cook- Paul Day. Day used his time stewards to the land it will land transfer and had meet-
Lake days celebration offs, and bed races. to share how Land rights protect us. However when ings with the Chippewa for-
returned to the reservation, This year's event housed 12 affect the band and what it non-natives look at land est staff. Benoit spoke about
Friday June 25. booths from the bands var- In the late afternoon, three means for a Tribe to hold they see timber to sell, iron the power Tribes hold now
ious programs, a food tent, speakers took to the main this land once more. ore to sell, freshwater to by being able to use our
The celebration which mobile kitchen, mobile vac- stage to speak on the pro- sell,” said Day. voice in a room and have a
began in 2018 is a three cine clinic and childrens cess that occurred to have “In Native communities, we seat at the table, which was
day community wide event bouncy houses. The cele- land returned to the Tribe, have a different perspective Second to speak was something that did not
followed by a Powwow. bration also had over 15 and to stress on the impor- on land. We look at land Environmental Program happen when treaties were
This year's event theme was activities running through- tance a step like this means and think this will sustain a Director Ben Benoit. Benoit first signed.
“Land Back” in honor of out the first two days. The to not only Leech Lake but lot of folks with it’s medi- is one the many DRM and
the 11,000 acres of returned Leech Lake days activities Tribes across the US. First cines, fruits, nuts and food LLBO staff who have close-
land the Tribe is expected ranged from games, con- to speak was LLBO Judge from the land. If we’re good ly overseen the secretarialJuly 2021 | Debahjimon Aabitaa-Niibino giizis • Mid-Summer Moon 11
Blood Quantum Continued
Leech Lake Tribal Chairman Chippewa Tribe be amend-
Faron Jackson Sr. said this ed through a Secretarial
vote was a huge step for- Election to remove the cur-
ward for the TEC and looks rent membership require-
forward to what it could ments, including the one
mean for the Leech Lake quarter blood degree
Band. requirement, and replace
such membership require-
“...If this vote passes we’re ments with authorization
going to be able to distin- to the individual Bands
guish our own membership to establish Band specific
on Leech Lake. The way membership requirements
our community wants it, through Resolution or
the way our families, and Ordinance.”
relatives want it and we
won’t be leaving any grand- Following a brief discussion
children behind any longer,” on the language of the reso-
said Jackson. lution, the TEC decided to
send the resolution to the
The MCT TEC held their MCT Constitution Reform
regular Quarterly Meeting Committee for further revi-
on July 12th, 2021 at the sions before being recon-
Mille Lacs Grand Casino. sidered for passage by the
Among the agenda items Tribal Executive Committee.
was a resolution drafted by
MCT legal counsel pertain- All of this comes after pre-
ing to the ballot question for vious efforts to reform Population predictions for the MN Chippewa Tribe and its member bands under current enrollment require-
the referendum, which was enrollment eligibility in the ments (1/4 blood quantum), show a drastic decline in population within the next century. The study was commis-
presented as such to those MCT have failed to take sioned by the MCT and performed by Wilder Research in 2014. The full study is available on the MCT Website at
in attendance: shape. Most recently in www.mnchippewatribe.org under "MCT Population Projections".
July 2017, the TEC voted to
“Therefore be it resolved, rescind a resolution which ment issues through the reservations. The MCT was The Tribal Executive terms. The remaining offi-
that MCT TEC does hereby would have set the date for implementation of a new created in 1934 and formally Committee (TEC) is com- cials act as board members.
authorize a referendum to a Secretarial Election on constitution. recognized by the Secretary posed of the Chairman and The TEC holds four quar-
be conducted on the follow- blood quantum reform. At of the Interior in 1936. It Secretary-Treasurer from terly meetings each year.
ing question: that time, the TEC voted The Minnesota Chippewa serves as a centralized gov- each of the six member
instead to initiate the cur- Tribe (MCT) consists of the erning body for the six tribes, bands. The TEC selects from For more information on the
Should Article II of the rent Constitutional Reform Bois Forte, Fond Du Lac, representing an estimated within the group a President, MCT and previous meet-
Revised Constitution and process which was expect- Grand Portage, Leech Lake, total population of 41,000 Vice President, Secretary ings, please visit mnchippe-
Bylaws of the Minnesota ed to address the enroll- Mille Lacs, and White Earth Ojibwe citizens. and Treasurer for two-year watribe.org.
Dept. of Interior head, Deb Haaland, The work will proceed in
several phases and include
announces Initiative investigating the identification and col-
lection of records and
Federal Indian Boarding Schools information related to the
Department of Interior’s
By Kayla Duoos own oversight and imple-
WASHINGTON – In her ing to the federal boarding the goal of shedding light on mentation of the Indian
latest move as head of the school program in prepara- these past traumas and to boarding school program;
Department of Interior, Deb tion for future site work. identify boarding school formal consultations with
Haaland has launched an This work will occur under facilities and sites; the loca- Tribal Nations, Alaska
initiative to look at the trou- the supervision of the tion of known and possible Native corporations, and
bled legacy of federal board- Assistant Secretary for student burial sites located Native Hawaiian organiza-
ing school policies. Indian Affairs. at or near school facilities; tions to clarify the pro-
and the identities and Tribal cesses and procedures for
The initiative announced The recent discovery of 215 affiliations of children Secretary of Interior, Deb Haaland. Photo: Dept. of Interior protecting identified buri-
June 22 in secretarial memo unmarked graves by interred at such locations. al sites and associated
details her call for the Canada’s Tk’emlúps te mas of the past, no matter It won’t undo the heart- information.
department to complete a Secwepemc First Nation at “The Interior Department how hard it will be,” said break and loss we feel. But
report reviewing available the Kamloops Indian will address the intergenera- Secretary Haaland. “I know only by acknowledging the The submission of a final
historical records, with an Residential School prompt- tional impact of Indian that this process will be long past can we work toward a written report on the inves-
emphasis on cemeteries or ed the Department to under- boarding schools to shed and difficult. I know that future that we’re all proud tigation to the Secretary by
potential burial sites, relat- take this new initiative with light on the unspoken trau- this process will be painful. to embrace.” April 1, 2022.12 Aabitaa-Niibino giizis • Mid-Summer Moon July 2021 | Debahjimon
Bug−O−Nay−Ge−Shig School NEWS Bug O Nay Ge Shig School
is hosting their end of the
year Family Fun picnic this
week at the school. Due to
COVID, the student body is
divided into four cohorts
which attend on four differ-
ent days. So the picnic and
activities are happening on
four afternoons this week.
Among the many activities,
the water balloon throw
was the most popular.
Physical Education teacher,
George Jones, is serving as
the target in the accompany-
ing photo!
Bug O Nay Ge Shig High School awarded 11th grader Joshua
with Student of the Week. Josh made an extra effort this
month to get all of his classes finished with good grades.
And he did it all well before the deadline.
Bug O Nay Ge Shig School 5th grade students, Aariana and Bug O Nay Ge Shig students had the opportunity to participate in Culture Camp at the school last week. Events included
Aaron, were chosen as students of the week for excellent archery, birch bark projects, drumming, knife safety, cultural arts, and seasonal activities. Some of the students are pictured
attendance, grades and class participation. here in Ojibwe Language class with their instructor.July 2021 | Debahjimon Aabitaa-Niibino giizis • Mid-Summer Moon 13
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Public Notice
LEECH LAKE TRIBAL COLLEGE GOLF CLASSIC
The Leech Lake Tribal Court
Thank You to our Generous Sponsors: will return to in-person
hearings beginning
July 19, 2021.
The Court may allow a party
to appear by Zoom in
an emergency situation, but
the practice is discouraged.
Exercising the utmost caution,
the Court will continue taking
precautions such as masking
and social distancing while in
the courtroom. We look
BANKERS forward to going back to in-
EQUIPMENT
person hearings and thank
SERVICE
Nei Bottling you for your cooperation.
Please call 219-335-3682 if you
have any questions.
Respectfully, Paul W. Day,
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