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Aaniin Boozhoo!

Public Relations Manager, Editor of the DeBahJiMon Newspaper, Graphic Designer and Website Developer at the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

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Reach out to me Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p
Email: mike.chosa@llojibwe.org
Office: 218-335-4483

Miigwech!

“Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration…

Michael Chosa Apr 20, 2018 0

U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan (MN-8) introduced H.R. 5529, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act, into Congress on April 17, 2018. This companion bill is identical to S. 2599 which was sponsored in the Senate…

Language Preservation Program Seeks Elders Fluent in Ojibwe

Michael Chosa Apr 16, 2018 0

Every year there are fewer and fewer Ojibwe language speakers left. Elders have asked that the few remaining Ojibwe language speakers be recorded so that the language can be preserved and passed on to the younger generations. Most Ojibwe…

Primary Election Results Certified by Leech Lake Election Board

Michael Chosa Apr 4, 2018 0

CASS LAKE, MN- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Election Board has certified the results of the Primary Election held on April 3, 2018. The following candidates have advanced to the General Election, which will be held on June 12, 2018:…

On This Day: 1855 Treaty Signed between United States and Ojibwe…

Michael Chosa Feb 22, 2018 0

The Treaty of Washington, commonly referred to as the 1855 Treaty, was signed on this date in history between the United States government and representatives of the Pillager, Lake Winnibigoshish and Mississippi bands of Ojibwe. This…

Bug O Nay Ge Shig Students and Other Area Schools Take Part in…

Michael Chosa Jan 31, 2018 0

At the invitation of MN Supreme Court Justice Anne McKeig, the Bug O Nay Ge Shig Drum and Dance Troupe will perform at the events leading up to the Super Bowl. They will perform on January 31st on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis. Judge…

2018 MN Chippewa Tribe Election Calendar and Changes to Election…

Michael Chosa Jan 17, 2018 0

CASS LAKE, MN- Candidate filing is underway at reservations belonging to the MN Chippewa Tribe. Filing opened on January 12 at 8:00 AM and will close on January 22, 2018. Following Certification of the candidates in February and appointment…

Chairman’s State of the Band Address to be held Jan 5

Michael Chosa Dec 28, 2017 0

The State of the Band Address will be held Friday January 5, 2018 at the Northern Lights Casino Event Center in Walker, MN. Registration will open at 8:30 AM with the program beginning at 10:00 AM. Chairman Faron Jackson Sr. will deliver…

LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST OPIOID…

Michael Chosa Dec 21, 2017 0

CASS LAKE, MN – On December 19, 2017 the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe approved the filing of a lawsuit in federal district court against six of the nation’s largest opioid manufacturers—including Purdue Pharma, Cephalon, Inc., and Janssen…

Leech Lake Youth Appointed to Governor Dayton’s Steering…

Michael Chosa Dec 12, 2017 0

Early in December, two youth delegates from Leech Lake traveled to the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, MN for the initial meeting of the Minnesota Tribal Youth Gathering Steering Team. The delegates were officially appointed by…

Korina Barry, Leech Lake Band Member, Announces Candidacy for MN…

Michael Chosa Dec 11, 2017 0

Leech Lake Band Member Korina Barry has recently announced that she will be seeking the District 62B seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Current incumbent, Susan Allen (Rosebud Sioux) decided last week she would not seek…

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