New Transit Service to begin May 21

The new Bois Forte Transit Service will begin operating on a trial basis next Monday, May 21. Click here for information on routes.  New phone lines are being activated this week. Call 218-757-0280 or 888-757-1540 for more information or to schedule a pickup not listed as a regular stop. Please note, dial-a-ride services are best arranged by call in the day before to ensure timely service.

To learn more before the new phone lines are installed, contact Jennie Rowland at 218-757-3261.

Election Announcements from the General Election Board

The RTC passed Resolution #81 designating all Bois Forte polling places as precincts at which all eligible Bois Forte voters may cast a ballot in person on Election Day.

 It is important for voters to update their current address with Toni Wakeup of the Enrollment Office at the Tribal Government Center. The address change needs to be in writing. Address change forms are available at the Enrollment Office. You can also download a form by clicking here. 

Voters concerned about privacy and identity theft, have the option of enclosing their request for an absentee ballot in a sealed envelope rather than using the Election Board cards. Click here for the absentee ballot request form to mail in. 

The polling site for Nett Lake Precinct I will be at the Tribal Government Center in the Credit Union area. 

There will be no Absentee ballots issued on Election Day, June 12, 2012. Voters can cast their ballot at the polling stations in Minneapolis, Nett Lake and Vermilion.

 AN IMPORTANT ELECTION NOTICE

The Election Board has begun sending out Election Ballots to voters who have requested one.

An Election Absentee Voter must request another Absentee Ballot for the General Election.

District I and District II are as follows: District I: Nett Lake, Indian Point and Sugar Bush.

District II: Vermilion.

In the event, an eligible voter has never resided on the reservation of his/her enrollment, he/she must declare in his/her request which District they want to cast their vote. Once you have designated your voting District, a voter may not thereafter change his/her District unless he/she has resided in that District for thirty (30) consecutive days immediately preceding the election.

To check your disgnated District, contact the General Election Board at 218-757-0276 or 218-757-3261 ext. 276. Toll Free 800-221-8129 ext. 276.

The Ethel Curry Scholarship is accepting applications for academic schools year 2012-2013. 

To be eligible for this scholarship, the following must be on file at the Minnesota Higher Education Office:

• Minnesota Indian Scholarship Application
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must have proof of blood quantum ¼ or more from a Minnesota-based tribe or community.

Contact LaDonna Mustin at 651.582.8832 or ladonna.mustin@state.mn.us with questions.

Click here to view a copy of the application. The deadline date is May 30th.

Tribal ID policy updated

The Tribal ID Policy has been revised. Visit the enrollment page or click here to view a copy of the policy.

Lake Vermilion Traditional Pow Wow

Join us June 15 - 17 at the Lake Vermilion Pow Wow grounds for the Lake Vermilion Traditional Pow Wow. Click here for all of the details.

New Moon Housing Applications Now Being Accepted

The New Moon Housing community is now accepting applications. To download a copy of the application visit the DW Jones Management website.  The New Moon program is designed to provide permanent, supportive and affordable housing to families experiencing homelessness. Income restrictions do apply.

Burial Assistance Policy Updated

The burial assistance policy has been updated. Please click here to see the policy and application form.

Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance

Bois Forte has developed a new Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The public is invited to comment. Please click here to view the Plan and Ordinance. Questions and comments can be directed to William Whiteman 218-757-3261 ext 193 or wwhiteman@boisforte-nsn-gov.

Court Dates for 2012

Defendants who reside in Nett Lake, Indian Point and surrounding communities are required to report to Probation Department at Tribal court office in Palmquist every FIRST THURSDAY of the month.  Defendants who reside in Tower are required to report to Probation Department at the Vermilion Offices every THIRD THURSDAY of the month.  Hours are from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Contact the probation department at 218-757-3462 for more information. For upcoming dates click here to view a copy of Probation Hours and contact information.

PSOR Website available

Bois Forte Judicial Services has launched the new Public Sex Offender Registry (PSOR). This registry is made available through to better assist the public in preventing and protecting against the commission of future criminal sexual acts by convicted sex offenders. To log onto the site, click here http://boisforte.nsopw.gov

Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Vermilion and on the grounds of Fortune Bay Resort, Casino & Golf Course. We are dedicated to telling the Bois Forte Ojibwe story-as our name-Atisokanigamig or LEGEND HOUSE tells.