Leech Lake News

Car Seat Program- Outer Communities
2022-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Leech Lake Health Division Car Seat Program
Our certified staff will be available in the following communities from 10:00AM to 2:00PM for car seats and installation assistance:

April 6- Ball Club Clinic
April 12- Onigum Clinic
April 19- Bena Clinic
April 27- Inger Clinic

Also available Monday-Friday at the MCH Program in the Health Matters Clinic in Cass Lake.
Appointments recommended, to schedule call 218-335-4556

LLTPD- Sexual Assault & Child Abuse Prevention
2022-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 | White Earth Family Office, 217 2nd St NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Please join us April 26 from 12pm to 6pm at the White Earth Office in Cass Lake for an event in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention month as well as Crime Victim Rights Week.
Join us for a day of fun!
Cornhole Tournament. Register your team of 2 here: https://form.jotform.com/220395386113151
Info Booths
Giveaway: interact with a booth to earn a ticket to be entered into a drawing. One ticket per person for every booth visited.
Food provided: pulled pork, hot dogs, chips and a drink.
If you have any questions please contact our Crime Victim Advocates at 218-335-8277 during regular business hours.

Solar Project- Public Comment Meeting
2022-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
For a more in depth look at the project, LLBO Community members are encouraged to watch the video presentation linked below and share their feedback via the questionnaire located at https://bit.ly/LLBOsolar
All community members are invited to view the presentation in person and join the discussion at a public meeting scheduled for 5pm on April 25, 2022 at Cedar Lakes Casino Event Center in Cass Lake. The meeting will begin at 5pm with a short presentation from LLBO Resource Management Director Ben Benoit, followed by an open Q&A session and public comments.

More info: https://www.leechlakenews.com/2022/03/25/leech-lake-drm-tribal-council-seek-community-feedback-on-solar-project-in-cass-lake/

Nationwide Local Indian Council’s Meeting
2022-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Bena Community Center, 15032 Old Housing Dr., Bena, MN, 56626, United States
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Nationwide Local Indian Council’s Meeting
April 24, 2022 (Sunday)
10:00 a.m. to noon
Bena Community Center
AGENDA
1) Drug Issues in our communities
• Develop process to reduce drug sales and drug crimes in our communities?
• Budget development
2) Informational – LL Constitution and General Council
3) Next meeting, date and time
For more information, contact Sally Fineday 218-368-1766

Zoom Info:
Topic: Nationwide LIC meeting
Time: Apr 24, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86252230312?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 862 5223 0312
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Disaster Action Team Training
2022-04-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Leech Lake Justice Center, 200 Sailstar Dr NE, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Are you a person who wants to respond to local emergencies, and be the shoulder for someone during a time of crisis? If you think you are and want to understand more, we are offering in person training sessions to see if this opportunity is for you prior to signing up as a volunteer.

If interested please RSVP by sending your name, phone number and email address to owen.fifield@redcross.org or leave a message with the same info at (218) 341-6059

Plant & Seed Giveaway- Diabetes Program
2022-04-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Cass Lake Diabetes Center, 119 Aspen Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
April 22, 2022
12PM- 4:30PM
Diabetes Center
Cass Lake, MN

Red Cedar Assisted Living- Aki (Earth) Day
2022-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Red Cedar Assisted Living Center, 533 7th St. NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Join us in celebrating Aki Day & Gitigaan Month (Earth Day & Garden Month)
Residents, staff and guests will be provided various waabigwan and gitigannen miinikaans to plant and to take home and grow. All participants will have their name placed in a drawing to win mishiiminaatig.
April 22, 2022
Red Cedar Assisted Living Dining Room/Commons Area
RSVP: jessica.malterud@llojibwe.net
Masks are required

Leech Lake Earth Day (DRM)
2022-04-22 11:00 - 15:30 | Boys & Girls Club- Cass Lake, 208 Central Ave, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Leech Lake Earth Day
“Environmental Justice”
April 22, 2022 11am to 3:30pm
Boys and Girls Club (Old High School)
Cass Lake, Minnesota
Enter Thru Door 5 on North Side of Building
For more information contact the Leech Lake Environmental Department:
218-335-7400 or stop by 15756 State 371 NW-Cass Lake, MN 56633

Signup to host an informational booth: https://forms.office.com/r/XFeKfTztRj

Youth Living Skills & Family Preservation Info
2022-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | MN
Join Leech Lake Child Abuse Prevention, Youth Living Skills & Family Preservation program as we hand out vital information as well as T-shirts and Sweaters FCFS

Onigum Community Center-April 12 10am-2pm
Ball Club Community Center-April 14 10am-2pm
Bena Community Center-April 19 10am-2pm
Inger Community Center-April 20 10am-2pm

Door Prizes will be drawn after 2pm and winners will be called to pick up prizes
Sponsored by: Leech Lake Child Abuse Prevention Program, Youth Living Skills & Family Preservation Program

Moccasin Making
2022-04-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Facility Center- Cass lake, 16126 John Moose Drive, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Join Leech Lake Child Abuse Prevention Program, by making a pair of moccasins with/for your child for the upcoming Pow-wow season.
Where: Facility Center Gym
When: Tuesday April 5th,12th,19th,2022(new class each week)
Time: 4pm-8pm
Limited spots available, one pair per child/caregiver. Call to register
For more information please call Child Abuse Prevention Coordinator Wenona Kingbird at 218-335-8321
Sponsored by: Leech Lake Child Abuse Prevention Program

RTC Quarterly Meeting
2022-04-15 10:00 - 13:00 | MN
The regular Quarterly Meeting of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Council will take place beginning at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 15th, 2022.
Highlights include reports from the Chairman, Secretary-Treasurer and Division Directors.
All interested band members are encouraged to tune in.
Meeting will be broadcast on Facebook Live and on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/event/2000102

Food Box Giveaway
2022-03-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Old Palace Casino, 16599 69th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Thursday, March 31, 2022
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or until gone
Old Palace Casino

Virtual Recruitment Event- Childcare Providers
2022-03-31 09:00 - 10:00 | MN
Are you interested in being a Licensed Child Care Provider?
Please Join Us For A Virtual Informational Session On:
Thursday March 31, 2022
9am-10am Via Zoom
If interested in this session, please RSVP by March 30th to Nicole Collins at: 218-760-0133 or nicole.collins@llojibwe.net

2022 Kids Perch Jerk
2022-03-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Denny’s Resort, 15017 16th Avenue Northeast, Bena, MN, 56626, United States
2022 Kids Perch Jerk
Saturday, March 12, 2022
10AM-2PM
Big Winnie- Tournament Area in front of Denny’s Resort in Bena, MN
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Community Meeting: Onigum Trail Project
2022-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Onigum Community Center, 8825 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States
PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETING to talk about a multi use trail from the Onigum Marina to Walker via the Northern Lights Casino, safely connecting area residents to area employers and visitors to area businesses on:
Monday March 7th at 6:00pm
@ The Onigum Community Center
8826 Onigum Rd. NW
Light Meal and Beverage will be provided
For Questions call:
Teresa Gunter Onigum LIC Chair: 218 536 0396
Simon Whitehead at th e SHIP Office: 218 547 6843

Credit Building on the Rez
2022-02-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
**You MUST RSVP by February 21, 2022**
Need to improve your credit?
WHEN
February 25th, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
*Lunch to follow during Q&A session
YOU’LL LEARN
How to fix bad credit.
To create a safe and secure savings account.
Understand your credit score.
To avoid damaging your credit.
All community members are welcome! 2nd & 3rd-time participants are welcome.
WHERE
Cedar Lakes Casino Event Center in the Potato & Cedar Rooms.
To RSVP email or call Lynn Allen at lynn.allen@llfinancial.org 218-339-3940
Featured guest speaker
GP Anderson, Senior Certified F&I Professional

Huber Mill Public Meeting- Cass Lake
2022-02-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Public Informational Meeting Proposed Huber Mill
We NEED your participation ! All community members are invited to learn more about the environmental review for the proposed 400-acre oriented strand board (OSB) manufacturing facility. Meetings will include:

Presentation from DRM staff on the proposed project
Open discussion on issues and concerns
Assistance with writing and submitting comments

Please join us a meal and light refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, February 24, 2022
3PM-5PM
Cedar Lakes Event Center
6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW
Cass Lake, MN

Huber Mill Public Meeting- Ball Club
2022-02-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Ball Club Community Center, 30975 Arctic Rd, Deer River, MN, 56636, United States
Public Informational Meeting Proposed Huber Mill
We NEED your participation ! All community members are invited to learn more about the environmental review for the proposed 400-acre oriented strand board (OSB) manufacturing facility. Meetings will include:

Presentation from DRM staff on the proposed project
Open discussion on issues and concerns
Assistance with writing and submitting comments

Please join us a meal and light refreshments will be provided.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
5PM-7PM
Ball Club Community Center
30975 Arctic Rd
Deer River, MN

Huber Mill Public Meeting- Onigum
2022-02-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Onigum Community Center, 8825 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States
Public Informational Meeting Proposed Huber Mill
We NEED your participation ! All community members are invited to learn more about the environmental review for the proposed 400-acre oriented strand board (OSB) manufacturing facility.
Meetings will include:

Presentation from DRM staff on the proposed project
Open discussion on issues and concerns
Assistance with writing and submitting comments

Please join us a meal and light refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
5PM-7PM
Onigum Community Center
8825 Onigum Rd NW
Walker, MN

Skate into the Night
2022-02-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Cass Lake Skating Rink, 201 4th St NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56601, United States
SKATE INTO THE NIGHT WITH DISCO LIGHTS!
Saturday, February 19, 2022
5:00PM – 8:00PM
Cass Lake Community Skating Rink

Snowmobile rides provided by DRM
Skates Provided
Bonfire and roasting hot dogs over the fire
EMS will be onsite.

Contact Natalie Lovelace
(218) 407-0243
Recreation Fitness Program
Leech Lake Health Services Division

Aagimosedaa "Let's Snowshoe"
2022-02-18 12:30 - 16:00 | Leech Lake Early Childhood, 16120 60th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Aagimosedaa “Let’s Snowshoe”
A family and community event

When: Friday, February 18th
Time: 12:30-4pm
Where: Leech Lake AOB site
There will be snowshoeing for all ages, a few sleds for tugging along, a reading area, indigenous hot chocolate by Veronica Bratvold, a play area and
indigenous stories along the trail and prize drawings!
A lunch and snack will be included!
This is an outdoor event, so please dress accordingly as winter temperatures vary from day to day! There will be several warming areas, but please dress for the weather!

Wii Jii Waagan Nimidim Round Dance
2022-02-12 16:00 - 23:59 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Wii Jii Waagan Nimidim
Valentine’s Day Round Dance
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Cedar Lakes Event Center
Cass Lake, MN
Emcee: Keveon Kingbird
Stickman: Joel Wood
Whipman: Reuben Crowfeather Jr.
4:30 PM Pipe Ceremony
5:00 PM Community Dinner
6:00 PM Round Dance
Invited Singers: Joe Jourdain, Mark Kingbird, Opie Day-Bedeau, James Cloud III, Les Gahbow, Caldwell Boys
Specials:

3-Man Hand Drum: Adults 300/200/100, Youth 200/100/75
Winner Take All Sidestep: Men 100, Women 100
Northbird Family His & Hers Hand Drum 300/200/100

If you have any questions please call or email the powwow coordinator Rodney Johnson,
Office: (218)-335-8200
Cell:(218)-407-7265
Email: rodney.johnson@llojibwe.net

Relative Caregivers
2022-01-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Onigum Community Center, 8825 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States
Relative Caregivers of children welcome
Stop in, listen, ask questions, share, meet other caregivers who are on the same path
Onigum Community Center
Tuesday January 25, 2022 10a-1p
Adults only please • Light lunch provided
Welcome to bring a dish or treat to share
COVID Guidelines will be followed
Please be fully vaccinated to attend
Carol 218•308-3256 or Fran 218-407•1925

Elder Gift Bag Distribution-Chairman’s Office
2022-01-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Old Palace Casino, 16599 69th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
FOR LEECH LAKE ELDERS
WEDNESDAY JAN 19
OLD PALACE
12 – 3PM
JOIN US ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRMAN’S OFFICE AS WE SHOW APPRECIATION FOR OUR ELDERS. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
ADDITIONAL BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO MISS OUT AT THE LLBO GOV.
BUILDING FRONT DESK.
MIIGWECH.
Faron Jackson
– LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE CHAIRMAN –
IF YOU MISSED OUR EVENT AND WISH TO STILL RECEIVE A GIFT BAG PLEASE CONTACT:
LLBO GOVERNMENT OFFICE 218.335.8200 OR KASEY ARMSTRONG 218.335.4404

Quarterly Meeting- Online
2022-01-14 10:00 - 13:00 | MN
The regular Quarterly Meeting of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Council will take place beginning at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 14th, 2022.

Highlights include reports from the Chairman, Secretary-Treasurer and Division Directors.

All interested band members are encouraged to tune in.

Meeting will be broadcast on Facebook Live and on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/event/1691619

Tribal ID Cards- Duluth Area Office
2021-12-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Duluth Office, 205 W 2nd Street, Ste 320, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
The Leech Lake Tribal Enrollment office will be providing Tribal ID printing on site for enrolled members ages 14 and above.
In order for band members to receive a Tribal ID card at these events, they must provide one of the following:

Minnesota Identification Card; or
Valid Driver’s License; or
Social Security Card; or
Certified Birth Certificate
For name changes, please bring documentation of proof

If it is your first Tribal ID, replacement for an expired ID or an address change (must provide old ID) there will be no charge. All other replacements will be $15, paid by cash or check. Once issued, Tribal IDs remain valid for four years.
For questions please contact:
Duluth Area Office- (218) 481-7412
LLBO Tribal Enrollment- Bobbi (218) 335-3601 or Tammy (218) 335-3602

Tribal IDs- Twin Cities Office
2021-11-30 - 2021-12-01 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

Early Childhood Job Fair
2021-11-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Leech Lake Early Childhood, 16120 60th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Leech Lake Early Childhood has career opportunities for early childhood educators, family service advocates, and cooks. Each position has full benefits and interviews will be conducted on site. We are seeking talented people who are interested in having a real impact on the health of our children, their families, and our community. If you are seeking work that will have a positive impact on our community, please join us November 18, 2021 at our Cass Lake location.
If you have any questions give us a call at 218-335-8345
Employment Opportunities for:
– Infant Toddler Teachers
– Pre School Teachers
– Pre School Team Lead
– Pre School Teacher/ FSA
– Infant Toddler Teacher/ FSA
– Cooks
Positions open at all centers! Just ask!
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LLBO Govt Offices Closed
2021-11-11 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, 190 Sailstar Dr NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56484, United States
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in observance of Veterans Day.
All Tribal Government businesses and 24-hour programs will remain on their regular work schedules.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your immediate supervisor or Human Resources at 218-335-3698.

Quarterly Meeting *Virtual*
2021-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 | MN
The regular Quarterly Meeting of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Council will take place beginning at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 22, 2021. Due to COVID-19, the meeting will be held virtually and broadcast online.
Highlights include reports from the Chairman, Secretary-Treasurer and Division Directors.
All interested band members are encouraged to tune in.
Meeting will be broadcast on Facebook Live and on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/624686977
