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CASS LAKE – November marks not only election season and Thanksgiving, but also Native American Heritage Month. A celebration of all things Indigenous. Native American Heritage month has been a recurring monthly event in November since April…

Minneapolis- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe held their regular Quarterly Meeting on Friday, October 11th, 2019, at the new location of the Leech Lake Twin Cities Office. The Band purchased the new office space for $2.9 million earlier…

On a smoldering Thursday evening, the Nanda-gikendan event commenced at the Leech Lake Early Childhood facility in Cass Lake. This events purpose was to accentuate the Megwayaak Project and Farm to Early Care initiative and its…

Cass Lake, MN– Chairman Faron Jackson of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and Bob Lueckel, Acting Regional Forester of the US Forest Service signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, which outlines the relationship between the two…

Cass Lake- ”When people hear this story, all they believe is that we stole from the state, when in reality all we did was follow the state’s guidance.” Leech Lake Government Relations Attorney, Lenny Fineday had strong words for…

Ribbon Skirts are not only a distinct fashion piece to the non-indigenous eye but are also a historical and traditional form of identity among native women. Skirts are worn not only in traditional ceremonies but now in political protests,…

Cass Lake-The Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake area is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its charter on Saturday, September 14th. The anniversary celebration is expected to include a game area for children, arts festival,…

ONIGUM– The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe held their Quarterly Meeting Friday, July 12th at the Onigum Community Center. Tribal Chairman Faron Jackson Sr. gave the opening remarks followed by a financial report from Secretary-Treasurer,…

CASS LAKE- Before the Tribe's conservation code was established, hunting, and fishing was done in the dark. Canoes and gear were stowed away, kept from the eyes of state officials who guarded the reservations natural resources from the…

Leech Lake- Take A Kid Fishing is opening a weekend full of new experiences for many families. The two day event hosted by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe invites kids to different areas within reservation boundary lines for a day on the…