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Local Indian Council (LIC) Results The top 5 vote getters in each race are elected to their respective LIC. At their first meeting, they will decide who will fill the positions of Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary-Treasurer from amongst…

Dispute over $147 in property taxes levied on tribal home paves way for Indian Gaming industry

Cass Lake, MN- The Lake Band of Ojibwe Election Board has certified the results of the General Election held on June 12, 2018. In the contest for Secretary-Treasurer, Arthur “Archie” LaRose (Incumbent) received 1138 votes or 54.37%…

The MN Chippewa Tribe has posted the General Election Notice for the Leech Lake Reservation. The 2018 General Election will be held on June 12, 2018 with polls open from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. This election will see the top two vote getters…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…