27th Annual Anishinaabe Spirit Run
2025-07-30 - 2025-08-02 | MN
🌅 27th Annual Anishinaabe Spirit Run
🟣 Purpose:This year’s run is dedicated to those lost to overdose. The event raises awareness of the ongoing opioid crisis.

🗓 Event Dates & Route:

7/30/2025: Red Lake to Cass Lake🟪 Opening Ceremony at 10 AM at Red Lake Powwow Grounds

7/31/2025: Cass Lake to Grand Rapids

8/1/2025: Grand Rapids to Floodwood

8/2/2025: Floodwood to Mash-ka-wisen

🧥 T-Shirts will be given out for runners
⚠️ Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

📞 Contact Info:

Tom Barrett: 218-368-3734

Jason Hart: 218-556-0799

Gary Charwood: 218-760-7955

🧡 Sponsored by:

Red Lake Chemical Health Programs

Ahnji-be-mah-diz Recovery Center

White Earth Behavioral Health

Mash-ka-wisen Thunderbird Wren

Listening to the Wisdom of Our Elders
2025-07-29 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Leech Lake Tribal College, 6945 Little Wolf Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
🧓🏽✨ Listening to the Wisdom of Our EldersJoin us for a special morning of stories, teachings, and connection with Grandma Mary — part of our new Elder series!📅 July 29, 2025🕘 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM📍 Leech Lake Tribal College6945 Little Wolf Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN
This event is free and open to all community members.📞 To register, contact Bonnie Fairbanks at (218) 335-3638
Sponsored by the TH Grant and LLBH.

All District II Summer Event
2025-07-27 14:00 - 17:00 | MN
☀️🍉 All District II Summer Event 🍰🎈Sponsored by District II Representative Steve White and the District II Office
📅 Sunday, July 27 at 2 PM📍 Demo City Park, Bena, MN(In case of rain, the event will move to the Dave Morgan Community Center)
🏆 Contests & Prizes🍰 Best Summer Dessert – Win up to a $200 Visa Gift Card!🍉 Watermelon Eating – Men & Women Divisions, All Ages!
🎉 Plus:• Picnic Lunch Provided• Bouncy Houses• Balloon Artist• Get-it-Squeezed Lemonade• Cotton Candy• Food, fun, and friends!
📞 For more info, contact:Michelle Johnson at 218-839-4760Terri Finn at 218-407-4011

26th Annual Onigum Pow Wow
2025-07-25 - 2025-07-27 | Onigum Community Center, 8825 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States

LLBO Broadband Project Public Hearing: Bena
2025-07-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Bena Community Center, 15032 Old Housing Dr., Bena, MN, 56626, United States
📢 LLBO Broadband Project Public Hearing
🗓 Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025🕠 Time: 5:30 PM📍 Location: Bena Community Center🍽 Light meal and refreshments provided
Topics include:

153 miles of fiber optic cable

New wireless towers in Mission, Noopiming, Prescott, Oak Point, Kego, Boy Lake & Sugar Point

Upgrades to existing towers in Cass Lake, Onigum, Bena & Winnie Dam

Fiber connection to community centers and key locations including Bug School, IHS, Tribal HQ, Justice Center, and Bena Community Center

🟡 Tribal Development will meet with all district LICs to answer your questions!
📞 More info: Call Tribal Development or your LIC/District Rep at 218-335-8200

Head Start 60th Anniversary | July 23 at Vets Softball Fields
2025-07-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Veterans Memorial Grounds, 16601 69th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
🎉 HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY HEADSTART! 🎉Come and celebrate with us!
📅 Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025📍 Leech Lake Vets Softball Fields🕒 3:00pm – 6:00pm
🍽️ Meal will be provided🎨 Fun Activities📚 Informational Booths🎉 & More!
📞 Any questions? Contact us at (218) 335-8345

LLBO Broadband Project Public Hearing: Prescott
2025-07-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Prescott Community Center, 14148 68th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56484, United States
📢 LLBO Broadband Project Public Hearing
🗓 Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025🕠 Time: 5:30 PM📍 Location: Prescott Community Center🍽 Light meal and refreshments provided
Topics covered:

153 miles of fiber optic installation

New wireless towers: Mission, Noopiming, Prescott, Oak Point, Kego, Boy Lake, Sugar Point

Tower upgrades: Cass Lake, Onigum, Bena, Winnie Dam

Fiber to towers and community centers (plus Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School, IHS, Tribal HQ, Justice Center, and Bena Center)

🟡 Tribal Development will be meeting with all District LICs to answer questions!
📞 More info: Tribal Development or your District Rep: 218-335-8200

Take a Kid Fishing
2025-07-19 09:30 - 15:30 | Federal Dam Recreation Area, 01217 Federal Dam Dr NE, Federal Dam, 56641

62nd Annual Miigwech Mahnomen Days
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-20 | Ball Club Community Center, 30975 Arctic Rd, Deer River, MN, 56636, United States

Youth Beach Days: Onigum
2025-07-17 10:00 - 14:00 | MN
Youth Beach Day – Onigum📅 Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2025🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM📍 Location: Russell Tucker Memorial Beach, Onigum
Join Gaa-Niigaaniziwaad Youth for a fun-filled day at the beach! This event includes lunch, games, and giveaways. The first 30 youth to arrive will receive a free beach towel and goggles!
Transportation is available for Onigum area Leech Lake youth. To sign up for a ride, contact Nate at 218-368-1583.
Don’t miss out on this sunny summer celebration! ☀️🌴

RBC Meeting
2025-07-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, 190 Sailstar Dr NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56484, United States
The Leech Lake Reservation Business Committee will hold a special meeting beginning at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Watch live or view the recorded version here: https://vimeo.com/event/5257257

SUIDS & Shaken Baby Prevention Seminar
2025-07-15 08:00 - 17:00 | MN
SUIDS & Shaken Baby Prevention Seminar📅 Date: August 4, 2025🕜 Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM📍 Location: Bena Community Center
Join us for an important educational session on Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome (SUIDS) and Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention.
✔️ Pre-registration is required🎁 Participants will receive a Pack-n-Play🍎 Snacks and drinks will be provided📌 Last day to register is August 1
📞 Call 218-335-4556 to sign up

Quarterly Meeting- Twin Cities
2025-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
07.11.25 Quarterly Meeting

Please join us at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Leech Lake Twin Cities Office for the Quarterly Meeting of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. All Band Members and employees are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Watch livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/5230038

Leech Lake Days
2025-06-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Veterans Memorial Grounds, 16601 69th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States

Leech Lake Days Contest Powwow
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-22 | Veterans Memorial Grounds, 16601 69th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States

2nd Annual Anishinaabe Arts & Music Fest
2025-06-19 09:00 - 18:00 | Northern Lights Casino, 6800 Y Frontage Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States
🎤🎨 2nd Annual Anishinaabe Arts & Music Fest
📅 Wednesday, June 19, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Northern Lights Casino, Walker, MN
🎟️ FREE EVENT – All ages welcome!
Join KOJB 90.1 FM The Eagle for a full day of live music, art, and culture!
🎶 Featuring: Stella Standingbear, Annie Humphrey, Tall Paul, Rock Blue, DJ Shine & more!
✨ Celebrate Indigenous talent, creativity, and community.
🎧 Download the KOJB app (Apple & Android) to stay connected!
🔗 Get your free ticket now – scan the QR code or visit our site.

7th Annual Welcome Babies Celebration
2025-06-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Veterans Memorial Grounds, 16601 69th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Date: Wednesday June 18, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Grounds
We’re celebrating Leech Lake babies born in the past year! Join us for gifts, resources, and recognition of our newest Band members and their families.

Free Battery & Electronics Recycling Event
2025-06-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
🌿 Free Battery & Electronics Recycling Event!
📅 June 18, 2025
⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Cedar Lakes Casino Parking Lot (SE Corner)
6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd., Cass Lake, MN
Keep our community and environment safe! Bring your old, broken, or unused electronics and batteries for responsible recycling. Accepted items include:
Single-use and rechargeable batteries
Computers, monitors, tablets, and cell phones
Printers, fax machines, VCRs, DVD players
TVs of all sizes, gaming consoles, and accessories
Small household appliances (microwaves, toasters, blenders)
And more!
Open to Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe members and Cass County residents. Event will take place rain or shine.
⚠️ Reminder: Lithium batteries can pose fire risks—do NOT dispose of them in the trash. Bring them to the event for safe disposal.
Questions? Contact Leann Charwood at (218) 335-7400 or email leann.charwood@llojibwe.net.
♻️ Sponsored by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

Summer Bash
2025-06-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Norway Beach, Norway Beach Loop, Norway beach rd, cass lake, MN, 56633, United States
LLFP Summer Bash
📅 Thursday, June 12th
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Norway Beach, Cass Lake, MN
Leech Lake Family Preservation invites you to a day of sunshine and smiles at our Summer Bash! Join us for a fun-filled day with games, swimming, activities for all ages, and great company. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. This is a family-friendly event — everyone is welcome!

Traditional Summer Feast- LLTCO
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

Public Hearing: Leech Lake Child Care Development Fund
2025-06-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Maajiigin Center, 16160 60th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
📣 Public Hearing: Leech Lake Child Care Development Fund (CCDF)
📅 Wednesday, June 11, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Maajigin Child Care Center
16160 60th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe community is invited to attend and share feedback on the activities supported through the CCDF program.
📌 Discussion topics will include:

Maajigin & School Age Care Centers
Child Care Subsidy Program
Grants & Training for Quality Improvement
Parent & Community Engagement
Licensing & Monitoring
Recruitment & Retention

📞 For more information, contact Lee Turney at 218-335-8256

Honoring our Elders Feast
2025-06-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Northern Lights Casino, 6800 Y Frontage Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States
🧡 You’re Invited: Honoring Our Elders Feast
Join us for the 29th Annual “Honoring Our Elders Feast” on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Northern Lights Event Center in Walker!
🕙 Registration begins at 10:00 AM
🎉 Event ends at 3:00 PM
🎁 Door prizes | 50/50 Raffle | Eldest Male & Female Recognition | Furthest Traveler
🎽 Wear your ribbon skirt or shirt – Free event t-shirts & gift bags for ages 55+
🍽️ Enjoy a delicious meal featuring walleye, chicken, wild rice hotdish, fry bread, dessert, cookies, coffee & tea
‼️ Please note: This event is for elders only – no children, please.
Let’s come together to celebrate and honor the wisdom and strength of our elders!

Leech Lake Brain Train
2025-06-06 10:00 - 14:30 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
🧠 Leech Lake Brain Train – Save the Date! 🚂
An interactive workshop on brain health & dementia awareness
📅 Friday, June 6, 2025
🕙 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Cedar Lakes Event Center, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN
Elders and community members are invited to join us for a day of learning, activities, food, and prizes!
Each station will explore topics like:
Healthy aging
Dementia awareness
Caregiving
Local support resources
🚌 Need a ride? Call Leech Lake Elder Services at 218-252-3373 to arrange transportation.
📞 Questions? Contact:
Natalya Walker-Muller
Community Engagement Coordinator
218-726-6569 | walke982@d.umn.edu

Parenting Circle
2025-05-29 13:00 - 14:30 | MN
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting Circle – May 2025
Come together to share the joys and challenges of parenting in a supportive space.
🗣️ Facilitated by the Leech Lake Family Preservation Program
🎁 Door prizes and snacks provided!
📍 Ball Club: May 13 & 27 | 🕐 1:00 – 2:30 PM
📍 Bena: May 14 & 28 | 🕐 1:00 – 2:30 PM
📍 Onigum: May 15 & 29 | 🕐 1:00 – 2:30 PM
All are welcome—no registration required!

Talking Circle
2025-05-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Leech Lake Opioid Treatment Program, 409 3rd St NE, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
🗣️ Talking Circle – Leech Lake Opiate Treatment Program
📅 Every Monday
🕔 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 409 3rd St SE, Lower Level (East Side), Cass Lake, MN 56633
A welcoming space for connection, healing, and support.
🍎 Snacks provided
Hosted by the Leech Lake Opiate Treatment Program.
All are welcome to join.

Honor the Youth 2nd Annual Powwow
2025-05-28 12:00 - 19:00 | MN
When: May 28, 2025 12 PM – 7 PM
Where: TrekNorth
Green Space
Grand Entry: 1 PM
MC
Arena Director
Dave Northbird Keveon Kingbird
Co-Host Drums
Battle River &
TrekNorth
Student Drum

Twin Cities L.I.C. Cook-Out
2025-05-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Back Parking Lot – Leech Lake Twin Cities Office
2438 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Join the Twin Cities LIC for an evening of drumming, food, and fun with community! Bring your family and enjoy the company.

LLTCO Open House
2025-05-27 11:30 - 13:30 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

Memorial Day Traditional Pow Wow
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-25 | Veterans Memorial Grounds, 16601 69th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
2025 Leech Lake Memorial Day Traditional Pow Wow
📅 May 23–25, 2025
📍 Veterans Memorial Grounds – Cass Lake, MN
🎤 MCs: David Northbird Sr. & Terry Fiddler
🥁 Host Drums: Storm Crossing & Eagle Ridge
Join us Memorial Day Weekend as we gather in remembrance and celebration through dance, song, and community.
📌 Daily Schedule Highlights:
Flag Raising at 10 AM each day
Friday: Registration at 6 PM, Grand Entry at 7 PM
Saturday–Sunday: Registrations at 12 PM & 6 PM, Grand Entries at 1 PM & 7 PM
Feasts: Saturday at 5 PM, Sunday at 3 PM
💃 Committee Specials: Men’s & Women’s Fancy, Teen Boys & Girls
🎵 Family Specials include the Sibling Sidestep and Violet Humphrey Reyes Memorial
📞 Questions? Contact Pow Wow Coordinator Rodney Johnson at
Cell: (218) 407-7265 | Office: (218) 335-3637 | 📧 rodney.johnson@llojibwe.net
🚫 No alcohol, drugs, or firearms permitted on the grounds. Weapons allowed for ceremonial use only.

LLRBC Meeting
2025-05-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, 190 Sailstar Dr NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56484, United States
The Leech Lake Reservation Business Committee will hold a special meeting beginning at 12:00 PM on Thursday, May 22 2025. Watch live or view the recorded version at: https://vimeo.com/event/5132732
