Moccasin Making Class
2025-03-24 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Every Monday and Wednesday in March, 5pm-8:00pm at the LLTC Art Room located in Cedar Hall, Room 215. Food and Supplies will be provided.
This free class is courtesy of LLTCs Extension Program. Bonita Desjarlait will be instructing.
For more information, contact Jean Roper via email/cell at jean.roper@lltc.edu/218-513-6492

Public Hearing FY26 Budget: Twin Cities
2025-03-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe invites all Band members to attend the upcoming FY26 Annual Budget Public Hearings. These meetings are an opportunity to participate in discussions about the Band’s financial allocation process and provide valuable input.

Twin Cities
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Location: LLBO Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Dinner: Served at 7:00 PM | Door Prizes Provided

All meetings will also be available virtually via Zoom.

Zoom Meeting ID: 830 2612 7875

Join Zoom Meeting

Your input is important! Please join us to share your thoughts, ask questions, and help guide how Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe resources are allocated. These are your resources—make your voice heard!

For more information, please contact Kyle Applebee at 218-335-3645.

Ribbon Skirt and Shirt Making Class
2025-03-26 17:00 - 20:30
March 26th and 27th, 5pm-8:30pm at the Prescott Center in the Drum Room.
Food and Supplies will be provided.
This free class is courtesy of LLTCs Extension Program. Dawn Wittner will be instructing.
For more information, contact Jean Roper via email/cell at jean.roper@lltc.edu/218-513-6492

Public Hearing FY26 Budget: District I
2025-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | S. Lake Community Center, 59979 County Rd 4, S. Lake, MN, 56681, United States
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe invites all Band members to attend the upcoming FY26 Annual Budget Public Hearings. These meetings are an opportunity to participate in discussions about the Band’s financial allocation process and provide valuable input.
📍 District I
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: S. Lake Community Center, S. Lake, MN
Dinner: Served at 5:30 PM | Door Prizes Provided
All meetings will also be available virtually via Zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 830 2612 7875
Join Zoom Meeting
Your input is important! Please join us to share your thoughts, ask questions, and help guide how Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe resources are allocated. These are your resources—make your voice heard!
For more information, please contact Kyle Applebee at 218-335-3645.

Funding Our Future Leaders
2025-03-27
Thursday, March 27th, 2025

Silent Auction (Closes at 8:00 PM)
How to participate:
Comment on the item you wish to bid on. Each bid must be at least $1 higher than the previous bid.
Proceeds: All funds will benefit LLTC.
Winner Announcement: Winners will be announced on our Facebook page between 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Follow us on Facebook for updates and the latest auction news!
Pick-a-Prize Raffle (Closes at 7:00 PM)
How to Participate:
Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win amazing prizes of your choice. Ticket Price: $5 per ticket.
Drawing Location: Drum Room.
Prize Pickup: Winners must pick up their prizes within one week of the drawing.
Bingo (5:00 – 7:00 PM)
Location: Drum Room.
First Bingo Card: Free!
Additional Bingo Cards: Donations of canned goods or money are welcome for extra cards.
Frybread & Soup (11:00 AM – until it’s gone!)
Location: Drum Room (Pick-up or Dine-in).
Prices:
Soda/Water: $1
Single Frybread: $3
Frybread, Soup, & Drink Combo: $10
Proceeds: All funds will support the Student Senate

Questions?: Email events@lltc.edu for more information.

Public Hearing FY26 Budget: District II
2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Bena Community Center, 15032 Old Housing Dr., Bena, MN, 56626, United States
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe invites all Band members to attend the upcoming FY26 Annual Budget Public Hearings. These meetings are an opportunity to participate in discussions about the Band’s financial allocation process and provide valuable input.
📍 District II
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025 | Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Dave Morgan Community Center (“Bena Community Center”), Bena, MN
Dinner: Served at 5:30 PM | Door Prizes Provided
All meetings will also be available virtually via Zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 830 2612 7875
Join Zoom Meeting
Your input is important! Please join us to share your thoughts, ask questions, and help guide how Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe resources are allocated. These are your resources—make your voice heard!
For more information, please contact Kyle Applebee at 218-335-3645.

3rd Annual Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Round Dance
2025-03-28 12:00 - 15:00
Friday March 28th, 12pm-3pm at Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig school
Raffle Prize Winners to be drawn and Concessions Available
Contests for Ribbon Skirt, Ribbon Shirt, Side Step and Potato Dance
Invited Schools: Red Lake, Remer, Deer River and Circle of Life

Public Hearing FY26 Budget: District III
2025-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Northern Lights Casino, 6800 Y Frontage Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe invites all Band members to attend the upcoming FY26 Annual Budget Public Hearings. These meetings are an opportunity to participate in discussions about the Band’s financial allocation process and provide valuable input.
📍 District III
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025 | Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Northern Lights Casino Event Center, Walker, MN
Dinner: Served at 5:30 PM | Door Prizes Provided
All meetings will also be available virtually via Zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 830 2612 7875
Join Zoom Meeting
Your input is important! Please join us to share your thoughts, ask questions, and help guide how Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe resources are allocated. These are your resources—make your voice heard!
For more information, please contact Kyle Applebee at 218-335-3645.

Murphy Thomas Jr. Memorial Round Dance
2025-03-29 17:00 - 22:00
Saturday, March 29th, at LLBO Facility Center.
Pipe Ceremony and Feast at 5pm, Round Dance at 6pm
Adult and Youth Hand Drum Contest
Men, Women and Youth Side Step Contest

March SUIDS & Shaken Baby Prevention Seminar
2025-03-31 13:30 - 14:30
Monday, March 31st, 1:30-2:30pm at the Ball Club Community Center
educational session about SUIDS and shaken baby prevention. Pre-registration is required, those attending will receive a pack-n-play. Last day for pre-registration is 3/28.
Snacks and Drinks provided.
Call 218-335-4556 to sign up.

Public Hearing FY26 Budget: Duluth
2025-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Duluth Office, 205 W 2nd Street, Ste 320, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe invites all Band members to attend the upcoming FY26 Annual Budget Public Hearings. These meetings are an opportunity to participate in discussions about the Band’s financial allocation process and provide valuable input.
📍 Duluth
Date: Monday, March 31, 2025 | Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center (AICHO Headquarters), 212 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN
Dinner: Served at 5:30 PM | Door Prizes Provided
All meetings will also be available virtually via Zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 830 2612 7875
Join Zoom Meeting
Your input is important! Please join us to share your thoughts, ask questions, and help guide how Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe resources are allocated. These are your resources—make your voice heard!
For more information, please contact Kyle Applebee at 218-335-3645.

Child Abuse Prevention and Family Preservation Program Cultural Classes
2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:30
Ribbon Skirt Making
Ball Club April 1st,8th,15th,22nd&29th 10am-11:30am
Bena April 2nd, 9th, 16th,23rd,30th 10am-11:30am
Moccasin Making in Onigum April 3rd, 10th,17th,24th 10am-11:30am
As well as parenting roundtable discussions as we work, using the Positive Indian Parenting
Curriculum.
All materials provided, door prizes, refreshments
For more information, please email Child Abuse Prevention Coordinator
Wenona. Kingbird@llojibwe.net
Sponsored by: Leech Lake Child Abuse Prevention Program & Family Preservation Program

Motherhood Series
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00
April 8, 2025 -Listen to Midwives
April 15, 2025 -Listening to Birthing Stories
April 29, 2025 -Bellybutton Pouches
May 1, 2025 – Comfort Medicine for AfterBirth

These events will all take place from 6-8 PM; a light meal will be provided for each event.
Location:
The Leech Lake Tribal College
6945 Little Wolf Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633

SPONSORED BY THE TH GRANT AND LLBH
Contact Bonnie Fairbanks to Register
(218)407-1496

Quarterly Meeting: Bena
2025-04-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Bena Community Center, 15032 Old Housing Dr., Bena, MN, 56626, United States
Please join us at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Bena Community Center for the Quarterly Meeting of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. All Band Members and employees are welcome and encouraged to attend. Watch live or view recorded version at https://llbo.link/apr-qtrly

Anwebiwin Nimi’Idiwin Annual Resting Powwow
2025-04-12 13:00 - 20:00
Saturday, April 12th, Grand Entry at 1pm and 6pm at Cass Lake Boys and Girls Club
4K Drum Split, 2 Step, Potato Dance, War Cry Contest, All Category Men/Women, & Elder Spot Dance
Vendors, please reach out for pricing information and to reserve a spot, email events@lltc.edu

Mission Hang Out Night
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Mission Community Center, 2326 Finch Lane SE, cass lake, MN, 56633, United States
📣 Youth Event Alert!
Gaa-Niigaaniziwaad x Family Preservation invite all youth ages 10–20 to MISSION HANG OUT NIGHT 🎉
🗓 Wednesday, April 16, 2025
🕕 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Mission Community Center
Join us for a fun night filled with interactive activity stations, a free meal, and great vibes for our young community members! 💜
🌟 Some of the exciting stations include:

Bracelet Making
Ojibwemowin Go Fish
Lacrosse
Beading
Tie Blankets
Medicine Pouch Making
Vision Board Making
…and more!

Have questions? Contact Nashel at 📞 218-910-7921 or 📧 nashel.bebeau@llojibwe.net
Miigwech and we hope to see you there! 🙌

RBC Meeting
2025-04-17 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, April 17, 2025.
Tune in live or watch the recorded version at: https://vimeo.com/event/5054003

DRM Earth Day
2025-04-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Boys & Girls Club- Cass Lake, 208 Central Ave, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
🌍 Leech Lake Earth Day Celebration
📅 Monday, April 22, 2025
📍 Cass Lake Boys & Girls Club (Old High School) — Enter through Door 5 on the north side
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🚶‍♀️ Walk/Run kicks off at 10:00 AM — bring a reusable water bottle!
Join us for a day of environmental awareness, community connection, and fun activities to celebrate Earth Day. All are welcome!
📞 For more information, call (218) 335-7400.

Drive-Thru Car Seat Checkup
2025-04-25 10:30 - 14:30
Friday, April 25th 10:30am-2:30pm at the Health Matters Clinic located at 420 Grant Utley AVE NW, Cass Lake, MN.
Have your child’s car seat checked and ensure proper installation. Light snacks and children’s books (lightly used) available.
Any questions please call 218-335-4556

Buck Lake - Sugar Bush LIC Spring Gathering
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00
April 26, 2025
1:00 PM at Ten Lakes Town Hall
Join the Buck Lake – Sugar Bush LIC for a spring gathering, and share food, laughter, and gifts. Easter egg hunt for children under 18. Household basket giveaway.

LLCW Spring Carnival
2025-04-29 16:00 - 19:00
🎪 LLCW Spring Carnival – Promoting Safe and Sober Families
📅 April 29 – May 1, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 April 29: Winnie Dam
📍 April 30: Kego Lake
📍 May 1: Veterans Grounds
🎉 Open to the public! Join us for free food, games, bounce houses, a DJ, and family fun!
📸 Free photo booth • 🎈 Games • 🍋 Lemonade • 🍧 Shaved Ice • 🍭 Cotton Candy
Bring the whole family and celebrate spring with us!

Leech Lake Twin Cities Bingo Night
2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
🎉 Bingo Night – Hosted by Leech Lake Twin Cities Office & the Local Indian Council
📅 Wednesday, April 30, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Leech Lake Twin Cities Office
2438 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Enjoy a fun-filled evening with bingo, game prizes, and a light meal. Open to all Leech Lake community members in the Twin Cities area!
📞 For more information, call 612-729-0554

Discussion: Ball Club Wellness Center
2025-05-01 18:45 - 21:00 | Ball Club Community Center, 30975 Arctic Rd, Deer River, MN, 56636, United States
🏛️ Leech Lake Public Discussion: Ball Club Wellness Center
📅 Thursday, May 1, 2025
📍 Ball Club Community Center
🍽️ Dinner: 6:45 PM | 🗣️ Discussion: 7:00 PM
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe invites community members to a public meeting to review and provide input on the proposed building plans for the Ball Club Wellness Center. Architects will be present to answer questions.
📞 For more info, contact LLBO District I Office at 218-335-8200

Indigenous Diabetes Awareness Day 2025
2025-05-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Cass Lake Diabetes Center, 119 Aspen Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
🌺 Indigenous Diabetes Awareness Day 2025 🌺
📅 Friday, May 2, 2025
⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Leech Lake Diabetes Center
Join us for Indigenous Diabetes Awareness Day! Call ahead or drop by to receive a diabetes screening or have a quick check-in on your diabetes management plan.
✨ Free T-shirt for all participants!
Appointments encouraged but walk-ins are always welcome.
📞 To schedule, please call 218-335-4511.
Take control of your health and celebrate wellness within our community!

Cha-Chabahning Youth Fishing League Sign-Up
2025-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Inger Community Center, 53736 County Rd 146, Inger, MN, 56636, United States
🎣 Cha-Chabahning Youth Fishing League Sign-Up & Giveaway!
📅 May 3rd, 2025
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Inger Bridge/Community Center
Get your youth involved in a fun, educational, and friendly fishing league! The first 50 youth to sign up will receive a FREE rod & reel combo and tackle box!
League Details:
Meets every other Saturday from May 17 through July 19, 2025.
Open to all youth up to age 18 (priority given to Inger and surrounding area youth).
Build community, learn about biology, and enjoy friendly competition.
Important Information:
A parent or guardian must accompany youth under age 13.
Parent/guardian required at sign-up for fishing gear pickup and to sign release forms.
Youth must have LLBO fishing license if of age.
🙏 Special thanks to Thousand Lakes Sporting Goods in Grand Rapids for their generous support!
Interested in volunteering or have questions? Contact Raining White at (218) 407-2307 or raining.white@llojibwe.net.
Let’s fish and grow together! 🌊🐟

Talking Circle
2025-05-07 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.

Elder Recipe Sharing Event
2025-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | White Earth Family Office, 217 2nd St NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
🍽️ Elder Recipe Sharing Event 🍽️
Hosted by Leech Lake Elder’s Services
📅 Friday, May 9, 2025
🕙 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 White Earth Community Hall, Cass Lake, MN
Join us for a day of tasting, storytelling, and tradition! Elders are invited to bring a dish to share—whether it’s a beloved personal recipe or a treasured family favorite. Recipes will be collected to create a community recipe book!
✨ Elder-only event — no children please.
Let’s honor our history and flavor together!
📞 Questions? Contact:
Eva: 218-252-3373 | Carol: 218-308-3256 | Dolly: 218-368-1240

Leech Lake Health Fair 2025
2025-05-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Cedar Lakes Casino & Hotel, 6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
🏥 Leech Lake Health Fair 2025
📅 Tuesday, May 13, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Cedar Lakes Casino – Cass Lake, MN
Join us for a day of wellness, resources, and community connection!
✔️ 30+ informational and service booths
🎁 Door prizes & 🍽️ Free lunch provided
Open to the public – all are welcome!
📞 For more information, contact the LLBO Health Division at 218-335-4500.

Parenting Circle
2025-05-13 13:00 - 14:30
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 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!

Leech Lake Snap-Ed 6th Annual Plant Giveaway
2025-05-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Leech Lake Early Childhood, 16120 60th Ave NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633, United States
🌱 Leech Lake Snap-Ed 6th Annual Plant Giveaway!
📅 May 14 & 15, 2025
🕒 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 Greenhouse behind Head Start, Cass Lake
Get your garden growing! Stop by and pick up plants like squash, herbs, tomatoes, and more—FREE for community members!
Important Info:
No flowers or pollinator plants this year.
Please bring your own boxes for transporting plants.
Let’s grow healthier communities together! 🌿🥦🍅
