Leech Lake News

Thanksgiving Day
2024-11-28
All LLBO Offices Closed for Holiday. Regular Business hours will resume on the next business day at 8:00 AM. Miigwech!

LLRBC Meeting 1PM
2024-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
The Leech Lake Reservation Business Committee will hold a special meeting beginning at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024.
Link: https://vimeo.com/event/4781127

Toys for Tots
2024-12-19 - 2024-12-20

Christmas Day
2024-12-25

Sobriety Powwow
2024-12-28 11:00 - 20:00 | Bug O Nay Ge Shig School, 15353 Silver Eagle Dr NW, Bena, MN, 56626, United States

LLRBC Meeting
2025-01-16 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 Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Watch live or view the recorded video at: https://vimeo.com/event/4821097.
Miigwech!

Quarterly Meeting: S. Lake
2025-01-17 10:00 - 14:30 | S. Lake Community Center, 59979 County Rd 4, S. Lake, MN, 56681, United States
Watch live or view the recorded version later at: https://vimeo.com/event/4843861

Community Sweat Lodge
2025-02-12 16:00 - 18:00
Community Sweat Lodge

February 12, 2025
March 12, 2025
April 9, 2025

Starting at 4PM @ Allen Hardy’s Residence
16158 John Moose Drive (Tract 33)
Cass Lake, MN 56633
All are welcome! For more information contact Cassandra Tapio 218-308-3723

Leech Lake Childcare Services Provider Meeting
2025-02-13 17:00 - 18:30
You are MORE than a BABYSITTER
Are you currently providing child care for a family, friend, or neighbor
while they work or attend school?
Come learn about the benefits to being a Legally Non-Licensed Provider
AND/OR a Tribally Licensed Family Child Care.
WHEN:
Thursday, Feb 13th @ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Saturday, Feb 22nd @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WHERE:
Leech Lake Child Care Services Building (The Green Building next door to Cass Lake Head Start)
Receive a FREE Health & Safety Bundle when you register & attend. (Limited Seating & Supplies, please RSVP) Light Snack & refreshments will be provided.
For more information and to register, please contact Becca Tibbetts @ 218-335-8338 or Rebecca.Tibbetts@llojibwe.net

MMIR Walk 2025
2025-02-14 11:00 - 15:00
11am-3pm @BSU Beaux Arts Ballroom

Parenting Round Table Discussion
2025-02-20 10:30 - 12:00
Please join us for an informal roundtable discussion on parenting topics. We are open to discussing any parenting topic you would like. We will bring starter topics but discussion will be centered around your needs.

Bena Community Center:
Tuesday, February 11th, Topic: Traditional Parenting/Introduction to Parenting Skills.
Tuesday February 18th, Topic: Lessons of the cradleboard/ Meeting your Childs Needs.
Tuesday February 25th Topic: Praise in Traditional parenting/10 things that will make a difference.
10:00 am – 11:30 am
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Ball Club Community Center:
Wednesday, February 12th, Topic Traditional Parenting/ Introduction to Parenting Skills
Wednesday February 19th Topic: Harmony in Child Rearing/Importance of Communication
Wednesday February 26th, Topic: Traditional Behavior Management/Dynamics of Discipline
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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Onigum Community Center:
Thursday, February 20th, Topic: Traditional Parenting/Introduction to Parenting Skills
Thursday, February 27th, Topic: Lessons of the Storyteller/Communicating with your Children.
10:30 am -12:00 pm

Sponsored by Family Preservation and the CAP Program
Questions please call 218-335-4448

Ken Washington Retirement Party
2025-02-21 13:00 - 16:30
February 21st, 2025 @ 1 pm, Cedar Lakes Casino

Round Dance: Onigum
2025-02-22 15:00 - 19:00 | Onigum Community Center, 8825 Onigum Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States

Community Talking Circles
2025-02-24 18:00 - 20:00
Community Talking Circles
February 24, 2025 Kego Community Center
March 3, 2025 Onigum Community Center
March 10, 2025 Inger Community Center
6:00pm-8:00pm
Light dinner and water will be available
Topics for this event are:

Grief/loss
Importance of Education
Any topics brought forth by the community

Brought to you and hosted by Leech Lake Truancy
Questions? Contact Jessica Devault (218)407-5873

Winter Feast: Twin Cities
2025-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Winter Feast
February 25, 2025
Start at 6:00PM
More info 612-729-0554

District 2 Satellite Office
2025-02-27 10:00 - 14:00
The District 2 Satellite Office is officially open as of March 3rd, 2025. The office will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Roundtable Discussion & Baby Moccasin Class: Bena
2025-03-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Bena Community Center, 15032 Old Housing Dr., Bena, MN, 56626, United States
Please join us to discuss some parenting topics while we make a pair of baby moccasins.
Any questions, please call 218-335-4448

A Community Conversation with James Vukeilich
2025-03-08 16:00 - 17:00
March 8th,4pm at Sanford Event Center in Bemidji,MN. Sponsored by Northwest Indian Community Development Center in partnership with Sanford Health.

Maajiiziigwan "Spring is Starting" Round Dance
2025-03-08 17:00 - 22:00 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
Maajiiziigwan “Spring is Starting” Round Dance
March 8, 2025
Cedar Lakes Casino Event Center – Cass Lake, MN
Blessing/Feast/Hand Drum Contest- 5:00pm
Round Dance – 6:00pm

MC: Keveon Kingbird, Red Lake MN
Stickman: Marquel Crawford, SWO/Leech Lake MN
Whipman: Jeremy Clark, Pine Point MN

Invited Singers:
Joe Jourdain, St Cloud MN
Les Nicholas, Black River Falls WI/Motahkomikuk ME
Goonz Martin, Fond Du Lac MN
Londel Seaboy, SWO SD
Brendan Strong, Red Lake MN

Any questions, please contact Powwow Coordinator Rodney Johnson 218-407-7265 rodney.johnson@llojibwe.net

Connecting Youth to Culture Week
2025-03-11 18:00 - 2025-03-14 20:00
Connecting Youth to the Culture Week, March 11th-14th, 6-8 pm, is happening across all 3 districts. Please check the flyer to see which location the event is taking place at.
For more information contact Nashel at (218)-910-7921 or Sydney at (218)-838-8429!

Tribal IDs: Duluth
2025-03-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Duluth Office, 205 W 2nd Street, Ste 320, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States

Tribal IDs: Twin Cities Office
2025-03-13 10:00 - 18:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Leech Lake Twin Cities Office
Tribal Identification Cards

Thursday March 13th 10am-6pm
Friday March 14th 9am-4pm

**Lunch break 12:00pm-12:30pm**

To receive a card the applicant
Must provide one of the following:

Minnesota Identification Card
Valid Driver’s License
Social Security Card
Certified Birth Certificate

Fee:

ONLY FIRST ID’S & EXPIRED IDS ARE FREE
$15.00 CASH
Name change: Bring documents of proof
After issued the cards will be valid for four (4) years

Youth Makazinitaagewin Tournament
2025-03-14 09:00 - 16:00
Youth Makazinitaagewin Tournament, part of the connecting youth to culture week. March 14th 2025 9AM – 4PM at the Cass Lake Facility Center.
Registration opens at 8am
3 Person Teams
Game Sets will be provided
Winner Bracket: 5 soldier games
Loser Bracket: 3 soldier games
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Novak at 218-209-5313.

Youth Culture Day
2025-03-14 14:00 - 18:00
Youth Culture Day. March 14th, 2 PM – 6PM
All activities are part of Gaa-Niigaaniziwaad’s “Connecting Youth To Culture Week.” Gaa-Niigaaniziwaad is not responsible for accidents, injuries, or lost or stolen items. Youth will be provided with all meals.
For questions regarding the Makazinitaagewin, please contact Mike Novak at 218-209-5313. For all other questions, please contact Nashel at 218-910-7921 or Sydney at 218-838-8429.
Open to Leech Lake community youth ages 12-20. Membership required for participation in the sessions and dance. Please stop by the Gaa-Niigaaniziwaad Office (located in the SW corner of Facility Center) to pick up the forms, email sydney.novak@llojibwe.net, or will be available day of.

Quillionaire Society
2025-03-15 10:00 - 16:00
March 15th & 16th 10AM-4PM
Location: Cass Lake High School
Learn how to work with porcupine quills
At each class participants will be guided from introductory to advanced techniques of quill work.
To register please email:
ehumphrey@isdl15.net
20 participants will be accepted each weekend.
Priority is as follows:
1- Cass Lake Bena student ages 12+
2-One of the current CL-B students household members
3-Community member residing within CL-B school district

1st Annual Twin Cities Powwow
2025-03-15 12:00 - 21:00 | Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States
1st Annual Leech Lake Twin Cities Powwow
March 15, 2025
Minneapolis American Indian Center
Grand Entry 1PM & 7PM
5PM Feast serving Trickster Tacos

Vendor Registration

St.Patricks Day Family Bingo and Potluck
2025-03-17 18:00 - 20:00
Leech Lake Twin Cities Office St. Patrick’s Day Family Bingo and Potluck
March 17th, 2025, 6-8pm, ages 5+

Leech Lake Twin Cities Office Criminal Expungement Clinic
2025-03-19 17:00 - 19:00
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Walk-ins Welcome
The Clinic is for Minnesota State Cases only
People who have open cases or who are on probation won’t be eligible for services beyond the advice given at the clinic
If you can’t make the clinic, you can call Volunteer Lawyers Network’s intake line at 612-752-6677 Monday – Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm, to see if you are eligible for services through VLN.

LLRBC Meeting
2025-03-20 12:30 - 15:30 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, 190 Sailstar Dr NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56484, United States
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Business Committee will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 12:30PM. Watch live or view the recorded version at: https://vimeo.com/event/4986107

Ojibwe Medicine and Tea Making
2025-03-22 12:00 - 15:00
Every Saturday in March, 12pm-3:00pm at the Mission Community Center.
Food and Supplies will be provided.
This free class is courtesy of LLTCs Extension Program. Debra Adams will be instructing.
For more information, contact Jean Roper via email/cell at jean.roper@lltc.edu/ 218-513-6492
