Leech Lake News

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

Aagimosedaa "Lets Snowshoe"
2023-01-12 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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

RESCHEDULED: FY23 Budget Hearing- D1
2023-01-05 17:00 - 19:00 | 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]

New Year's Day
2023-01-02 | MN

Breastmilk our first indigenous food
2022-12-28 13:00 - 15:00 | LL Behavioral Health, 16123 Grant Utley Avenue North, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
December 28, 2022
1pm-3pm
Leech Lake Behavioral Health
Teaching from Maddy Treuer
Please call and register: 218-335-3638 Bonnie Fairbanks

Christmas (Observed)
2022-12-26 | MN
All LLBO Government Offices Closed for Holiday. Regular Business hours will resume on the next business day at 8:00 AM. Miigwech!

FY23 Budget Hearing- D3
2022-12-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Prescott Community Center, 14148 68th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56484, United States
FY23 Budget Public Hearing
5:00PM to 7:00PM each night on the following dates:

Friday, December 9, 2022- Leech Lake Twin Cities Office (2438 27th Ave S, Mpls, MN)
Monday, December 12, 2022- Duluth Office (212 W 2nd St, Suite 2, Duluth, MN)
Thursday, December 15, 2022- Bena Community Center
Monday, December 19, 2022- Inger Community Center
Wednesday, December 21, 2022- Prescott Community Center

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]

Toys for Tots Distribution
2022-12-21 - 2022-12-23 | MN
2022 Toys for Tots Distribution
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022 10AM-6PM

D1 Ball Club CC (BC/Winnie Dam/Deer River)
D1 Inger CC (Inger, S.Lake)
D3 Cedar Lakes (CL, Bemidji, Mission, Noopiming, Sugar Bush, Prescott, Oak Pt)
Duluth Office (202 W 2nd St)
Twin Cities Office (2438 27th Ave S)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2022 10AM-6PM

D2 Bena CC (Bena)
D2 Sugar Pt CC (Sugar Pt, Boy Lake, Kego, Smokey)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 10AM-6PM

D3 Onigum CC (Onigum/Breezy Pt)

POSTPONED: FY23 Budget Hearing- D2
2022-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Bena Community Center, 15032 Old Housing Dr., Bena, MN, 56626, United States
Due to current weather conditions this meeting will be rescheduled for another date.
FY23 Budget Public Hearing
5:00PM to 7:00PM each night on the following dates:

Friday, December 9, 2022- Leech Lake Twin Cities Office (2438 27th Ave S, Mpls, MN)
Monday, December 12, 2022- Duluth Office (212 W 2nd St, Suite 2, Duluth, MN)
Thursday, December 15, 2022- Bena Community Center
Monday, December 19, 2022- Inger Community Center
Wednesday, December 21, 2022- Prescott Community Center

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]

District III Elder's Christmas Party
2022-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States

FY23 Budget Hearing- Duluth
2022-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Duluth Office, 205 W 2nd Street, Ste 320, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States

FY23 Budget Hearing- Twin Cities
2022-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
FY23 Budget Public Hearing
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Friday, December 9, 2022- Leech Lake Twin Cities Office (2438 27th Ave S, Mpls, MN)
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]

Tax Rebate Rapid Paycard Distribution
2022-12-08 09:00 - 18:00 | MN
For band members who have not yet received a rapid pay card.
December 8th, 2022 from 9:00AM – 6:00PM at the following locations:

Cedar Lakes Casino
Leech Lake Twin Cities Office
Duluth Area Office
Bena Community Center
Ball Club Community Center

More info: https://www.leechlakenews.com/2022/11/01/2022-tax-rebate-information/

Hand Drum Making
2022-11-28 17:30 - 20:30 | Onigum Community Center, 8825 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States
The Drum connects our heart to the heartbeat of Mother Earth
Youth ages 7-17, parents accompany your child an help create a Hand Drum. Good learning experience for all…
Call to reserve a spot, class size is limited to 8
October 17, 2022 @ Inger Comm Ctr
October 24, 2022 @ Mission Comm Ctr
November 28, 2022 @ Onigum Comm Ctr
Sponsored by Youth Chemical Dependency Prevention Program
Youth Activity Program, Minnesota Department of Health
Office:218.335.3653, 218.335.8265 Cell: 218.407.7680

Holiday Contest Powwow
2022-11-26 12:00 - 21:00 | Northern Lights Casino, 6800 Y Frontage Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States

Thanksgiving Day
2022-11-24 | MN

Turkey Distribution
2022-11-18 10:00 - 18:00 | MN
The annual Thanksgiving Giveaway will take place this week on Friday, November 18, 2022.

On-Reservation and Bemidji LLBO Households will receive one Turkey and one lb LL Wild Rice.

LLBO households in Minneapolis & Duluth will receive a gift card and one lb LL Wild Rice.

Pickup Locations:

D1: Ball Club CC, Inger CC
D2: Bena CC, Sugar Point CC, Kego CC
D3: Old Palace Casino, Onigum CC
Bemidji: NWICDC (1819 Bemidji Ave N)
Twin Cities: LLTCO (2438 27th Ave S, Mpls, MN, 55406)
Duluth: LLBO Duluth Office (202 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55802

Hand Drum Making
2022-11-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Mission Community Center, 2326 Finch Lane SE, cass lake, MN, 56633, United States
The Drum connects our heart to the heartbeat of Mother Earth
Youth ages 7-17, parents accompany your child an help create a Hand Drum. Good learning experience for all…
Call to reserve a spot, class size is limited to 8
Sponsored by Youth Chemical Dependency Prevention Program
Youth Activity Program, Minnesota Department of Health
Office:218.335.3653, 218.335.8265 Cell: 218.407.7680

Honoring Our Veterans Powwow
2022-11-12 11:00 - 21:00 | Northern Lights Casino, 6800 Y Frontage Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States
MC: Keveon Kingbird, Red Lake MN
Arena Director: Reuben Crowfeather Jr, St. Croix WI
Spiritual Advisor: TBA
Host Drum: Ojibwe Nation, Leech Lake MN
Specials: TBA
Saturday Afternoon:
Registration 12-2pm
Grand Entry 1:00pm
Feast: 5:00pm
Saturday Evening:
Registration: 6-8pm
Grand Entry: 7:00pm

Veterans Day
2022-11-11 | MN

Hand Drum Making
2022-11-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Inger Community Center, 53736 County Rd 146, Inger, MN, 56636, United States

Fall Feast and Anishinabe Teachings
2022-11-06 10:00 - 17:30 | Veterans Memorial Grounds, 16601 69th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Fall Feast and Anishinabe Teachings
Hugs Not Drugs / ATOD
-S. Lake Community Center, District I, October 16, 2022
-Bena Community Center, District II, October 22, 2022
-Veterans Building Cass Lake, District III, November 6, 2022
10:00-5:30
10:00-10:30 OPENING CEREMONY
Breakfast: Fruit, Granola Bars, Juice, Coffee, Cedar Tea
10:30-10:45 “Why is it important to have a Spirt Name”
10:45-11:45 Why we have seasonal ceremonies. Men and Women teachings in our communities and other communities. The importance of maintaining our Cultural ways and practices. All invited presenters and participants are encouraged to participate and offer their knowledge. Importance of staying drug, alcohol free….
11:45-12:00 BREAK
12:00-12:45 LUNCH
12:45-2:15 Sewing Asema Pouch or “11 Asema Ties”
2:15-2:45 Scavenger Hunt
2:45-3:00 BREAK (Snacks & Beverage)
3:00-5:00 “Water Raft Ceremony” (bring something shiny resembles silver/coin size, asema)
5:00-5:30 Clean Up, Evaluations, Door Prize Drawings. Closing day offerings and prayers for the people. “Hope you had a good day”
Sponsored by Youth Chemical Dependency Prevention Program
Youth Activity Program, Minnesota Department of Health
Office:218.335.3653, 218.335.8265 Cell: 218.407.7680

Leech Lake GOTV Rally
2022-11-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States

Treats for Tots
2022-10-31 16:00 - 19:00 | MN
Treats for Tots 2022
Oct 31, 2022
4PM-7PM
Four Locations!

Walker, MN- Northern Lights Casino
Cass Lake, MN- Cedar Lakes Casino
Deer River, MN- Morse Town Hall
Bena, MN- Bena Community Center

Safe Halloween Fun for your Family!
Ages 12 & Under!

Twin Cities Halloween Party
2022-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

Car Seat Program- Outlying Communities
2022-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 | MN
LEECH LAKE CAR SEAT PROGRAM COMMUNITY SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 4: Ball Club Clinic
Tuesday, October 11: Onigum Clinic
Tuesday, October 18: Bena Clinic
Tuesday, October 25: Inger Clinic
10AM to 2PM
Appointments are recommended, to help us meet your needs. Please call 218-335-4556 to schedule.
Walk-ins accepted, upon availability, though we cannot guarantee we will have the appropriate car seat available.

Get out the Vote Block Party
2022-10-22 14:00 - 18:00 | Bemidji Waterfront, 300 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN, 56601, United States

Fall Feast and Anishinabe Teachings
2022-10-22 10:00 - 17:30 | Bena Community Center, 15032 Old Housing Dr., Bena, MN, 56626, United States

Walk/Run Domestic Violence Awareness
2022-10-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Join us on October 20 for a Walk/Run in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month from 11am to 3pm at Cedar Lakes Casino event center.
Lunch will be provided!
Guest Speakers.
Door prizes!
Wear purple to support a family, friend or yourself.
