Leech Lake News

RESCHEDULED: FY23 Budget Hearing- D1
2023-01-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Inger Community Center, 53736 County Rd 146, Inger, MN, 56636, United States
FY23 Budget Public Hearing
This meeting was rescheduled from December 19, 2022.
Thursday, January 5, 2023- Inger Community Center
5:00PM – 7:00PM
Please join us in our annual discussion regarding the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Annual Budgeting Process.
We need your input, invite your questions, and value your opinion. So please join us in a discussion regarding the financial allocation process (budget) of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe’s financial resources. Remember, these are your resources so please come and let us know how you feel about how they should be allocated!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: KYLE APPLEBEE @218-335-3645
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83682862587?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 836 8286 2587
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Quarterly Meeting
2023-01-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Battle Point Community Center, 10051 Battle Point Trail NW, Federal Dam, MN, 56641, United States
LLRBC Quarterly Meeting
Sugar Point Community Center
January 6, 2022
Begins at 10:00AM
All band members and employees are encouraged to attend.
Lunch will be served at noon.
Meeting will also be live streamed at: https://vimeo.com/event/2687630

Aagimosedaa "Lets Snowshoe"
2023-01-12 09:30 - 15:00 | Leech Lake Early Childhood, 16120 60th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Aagimosedaa “Let’s Snowshoe”
A family and community event
Thursday, January 12, 2023
AOB Head Start
Megwayaak Trail Entrance
There will be snowshoeing for all ages and sleds for pulling. Families welcome to join with their child’s class during the designated time.
Community is welcome to attend between 1:00PM and 3:00 PM, please park in the back parking lot of the head start building. Snacks and water will be provided. Bring you own mug and tea!
All participants will be entered in a prize drawing!
This is an outdoor event so please dress accordingly as the temperature varies from day to day. Event subject to change.
See flyer for schedule.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2023-01-16
All LLBO Offices Closed for Holiday. Regular Business hours will resume on the next business day at 8:00 AM. Miigwech!

Public Hearing: Childcare Development Fund
2023-01-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Maajiigin Center, 16160 60th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
PUBLIC HEARING
LEECH LAKE CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND
January 17, 2023
3:00– 5:00 P.M.
Place: Maajigin Child Care Center
16160 60th Ave NW in Cass Lake, Minnesota.
The Leech Lake Reservation community is invited to attend a Public Hearing to provide feedback to the Leech Lake Child Care Services program for activities provided through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF).
Some of these activities include:

Child Care Learning Centers
Child Care Subsidy Program
Child Care Provider Support Programs
Child Care Training
Parent and Community Engagement
Licensing and Monitoring
Capacity Building

Please contact Becky Littlewolf at (218) 335-8257 if you have any questions

Childcare Provider Training
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Maajiigin Center, 16160 60th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
We are offering a Saturday training for child care providers in our area. The training will be held at our Maajiigin center in Cass Lake. If you would like to attend or have questions please reach out to Cora Roy. Miigwech!

2023 Leech Lake Community Healing Feast
2023-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Boys & Girls Club- Cass Lake, 208 Central Ave, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Join us for the Community Healing Feast to kick off the new year and upcoming quarterly community healing events.
January 30th from 5-7pm at the Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium.
Storytelling, music, prizes, booths and food!
Questions? Contact Karen Anoka 218-335-7211 or Gary Charwood 218-760-7955

Sobriety Feast- District 1
2023-01-31 17:30 - 19:30
Sobriety Feast
District I Communities:

Ball Club: January 31st
Inger: February 28th
S. Lake: March 28th

Guest Speakers/Open Mic, Potluck (bring your favorite dish to share) & Door Prizes!
Free Event – Open to All!
For more info, call or text 218-398-3906

Public Comment Hearing- LLDRM Environmental
2023-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, 190 Sailstar Dr NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56484, United States
Aniin,
Our Environmental Department would like to give notice that we will be holding a public hearing on Friday, February 3rd from 12 to 1 PM at the RBC building (190 Sailstar dr.) in the council chambers to gather input on the use of allocated funding to decrease disruptions to our electric grid. There will be a short presentation on the funding, followed by discussion. Comments will be taken verbally or in writing.
We would like to hear your voices and thoughts on this matter so we look forward to having you there.
Miigwech!

Elder's Luncheon- Duluth
2023-02-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center, 212 West 2nd Street, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Sunday, February 5, 2023
1PM-3PM
Dr Robert Powless Cultural Center
212 W 2nd St
Duluth, MN 55802
The Leech Lake Duluth Local Indian Council will be hosting a luncheons for our Duluth area Leech Lake Enrolled elders. Chairman Faron Jackson will be attending the luncheon with elder gift bags for each elder in attendance.
Please come enjoy some good food and great company!
*Elders Only Event*

Community Narcan Training
2023-02-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Leech Lake Health & Safety presents Community Narcan Training
February 9, 2023
2:00PM
Cedar Lakes Casino Event Center
Star Island Room
Everyone is welcome, no signup needed!

Elder Gift Bag Giveaway
2023-02-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States

Ribbon Skirt Craft Class
2023-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Maajiigin Center, 16160 60th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Ribbon Skirt Craft Class
Saturday, February 11, 2023
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Maajiigin Child Care Center
Come and learn how to make a ribbon skirt at this beginner step by step class!
Sizes are optional, make a women’s or kids size.
A meal and all materials will be provided and we will have limited sewing machines available, Feel free to bring your own if you have one!
To register, please contact Hannah Baird hannah.baird@llojibwe.net or call 218-335-4568

Day of Connections- Ball Club
2023-02-13 13:00 - 18:00 | Ball Club Community Center, 30975 Arctic Rd, Deer River, MN, 56636, United States
DAY OF CONNECTIONS
Monday, February 13th
1:00 – 6:00 PM
Lone Eagle Center
Join us for this great community event. Come visit with neighbors, grab a bite to eat, and explore many community resources. These resources include: free (or reduced) internet, job opportunities, education, and Leech Lake Tribal ID’s. $15 replacement fee will be waived for all attendees.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
LLBO
Provide a wide array of resources including:

Leech Lake Tribal ID’s
Gaming
Job Opportunities

OTHER RESOURCES

Educational resources through area schools that may include: ISD 317, ISD 318, and Bug-o nay-ge-shig.
Job opportunities in Itasca County
On-site assistance with the ACP through other providers

PBTV
Provide one-on-one guidance applying for and setting up the Affordable Connectivity Program
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

Photo ID or Tribal ID

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

Documentation regarding your child’s free or reduced lunch status at school (i.e. report card)
Documentation for a government assistance program (i.e. SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC).
Documentation for a tribal assistance program (i.e. Tribal TANF, Tribal Head Start, Bureau of Indian Affairs assistance).
Documentation stating that you received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year).

Dial-A-Ride 218-398-2540
Struggling to find a ride to and from the event? Don’t worry! Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is offering a dial-a-ride service through the transportation department! All you have to do is text or call the number below on the day of the event, and let them know where to pick you up!

Community Narcan Training
2023-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Northern Lights Casino, 6800 Y Frontage Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States
Leech Lake Health & Safety presents Community Narcan Training
February 15, 2023
2:00PM
Northern Lights Casino Event Center
Onigum Room
Everyone is welcome, no signup needed!

Presidents' Day
2023-02-20

Community Narcan Training
2023-02-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Ball Club Community Center, 30975 Arctic Rd, Deer River, MN, 56636, United States
Leech Lake Health & Safety presents Community Narcan Training
February 22, 2023
6:00PM
Ball Club Community Center
Everyone is welcome, no signup needed!

Community Narcan Training
2023-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Bena Community Center, 15032 Old Housing Dr., Bena, MN, 56626, United States
Leech Lake Health & Safety presents Community Narcan Training
February 23, 2023
6:00PM
Bena Community Center
Everyone is welcome, no signup needed!

Bug O Nay Ge Shig School Pow Wow
2023-02-24 13:30 - 15:30 | Bug O Nay Ge Shig School, 15353 Silver Eagle Dr NW, Bena, MN, 56626, United States

District I Elder's Winter Feast
2023-02-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Inger Community Center, 53736 County Rd 146, Inger, MN, 56636, United States
District 1 Elder’s Winter Feast
February, 25, 2023
2PM
Inger Community Center
Sponsored by District I Office

Read Across The Rez
2023-02-27 - 2023-03-02
READ ACROSS THE REZ!
February 27th – March 2nd, 2023

Come read to our Head Start or Early Head Start kiddos!
If interested, please contact the Leech Lake Head Start near you:
Cass Lake 218-335-8345
Bemidji 218–44-8480
Onigum 218-547-1420
Bena 218-665-5312
Ball Club 218-246-9948

Gidaa-agindamawimin! You should read to us!

Family Fun Night- Cass Lake
2023-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Aabinooji Oshkii Bimadiziiwin Center, 16120 60th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States

Canceled: Family Fun Night- Bena
2023-03-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Bena Community Center, 15032 Old Housing Dr., Bena, MN, 56626, United States
Event has been postponed due to weather

Maajiiziigwan Round Dance
2023-03-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States

Kids Perch Jerk
2023-03-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Denny’s Resort, 15017 16th Avenue Northeast, Bena, MN, 56626, United States
2023 Kids Perch Jerk
Saturday, March 4, 2023
10AM-2PM

Native American Parent Program (NAPP)
2023-03-06 18:00 - 19:30
Every Monday in March 2023!
March 6, 13, 20, 27
6:00 pm—7:30 pm in the comfort of your own home!
Join us on Zoom! Meeting ID: 839 8569 7336 Passcode: [REDACTED]
NAPP is designed for parents & caregivers caring for Native American children. NAPP draws on the strengths of traditional child-rearing practices using storytelling, cradleboards, harmony, lessons of nature, behavior management and the use of praise. It also addressed the historic impact of boarding schools, intergeneration’s trauma & grief, and forced assimilation. Empowers families to reclaim their rights to their heritage to be positive parents. NAPP is strength based, conveying the message that our ancestors’ wisdom is a birthright for parents.
Leech Lake Head Start & Early Head Start Parents/Guardians
Questions? Contact Bethany Stangel 218-335-8337 218-536-1991 (text) or bethany.stangel@llojibwe.net

Family Fun Night- Ball Club
2023-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Ball Club Community Center, 30975 Arctic Rd, Deer River, MN, 56636, United States

Family Fun Night- Onigum
2023-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Onigum Community Center, 8825 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States

Rescheduled: Anishinaabe Storytelling
2023-03-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Anishinaabe Storytelling
at Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel
6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW,
Cass Lake, MN
March 19, 2023 12-3PM
Anishinaabe Storytelling by Mary Moose and Joseph Sutherland
Please join us for good stories, good food, and good times!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC & FREE OF CHARGE
Brought to you by the Traditional Healing Program
Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag Inaadiziwin – Leech Lake Behavioral Health

Elder's Feast- Inger
2023-03-19 14:00 - 16:30 | Inger Community Center, 53736 County Rd 146, Inger, MN, 56636, United States
District I Elder’s Feast
Sunday, March 19, 2023
2PM
Inger Community Center
Sponsored by LLBO District I Office
