Children Vision Testing and Lead Screening TODAY AND WED.

Attention Parents and Guardians, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's Mobile screening unit will be coming to do FREE vision and Lead testing on July 27th and 28th for children ages 6 months through 6 years old. Click here for more information or call Paula Hoover at 218-757-3650.

Community Meeting Aug 2 in Nett Lake, Aug 3 in Vermilion

Join us at next week's Community Meetings to discuss the proposed 2010 Land Use Plan. The Community development staff and the Land Use Planning Commitee will use land maps and aerial photos, along with your input to create new guidelines for land use on the Vermilion and Nett Lake sectors.  Dinner and door prizes.

August 2, 5:00 p.m. at Nett Lake Community Center

August 3, 5:00 p.m. at Vermilion Family Wellness Center

Upcoming RTC Meetings

The reservation Tribal Council meets at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Nett Lake and again at 9 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at Fortune Bay. Requests for items to be placed on the agenda are due at the RTC Office before close of business three days prior to the next meeting. Visit the RTC webpage (top right) for more information.

There will be a Special RTC Meeting at 9:00 a.m. on August 4

at the Health Conference Room.

The purpose of the Community meeting will be to discuss the propo

The Per Capita address deadline is August 6, 2010

Please update your address prior to August 6 to ensure timely receipt of your check. Mail address changes to Bois Forte RTC, PO Box 16, Nett Lake, MN 55772.  Please include in your request: your name; date of birth; new address and your signature.  No special form is required.  Addresses can not be updated by phone, fax or e-mails.  If you are changing your name, please include a copy of your marriage certificate, court papers, or divorce papers showing this change.

Job Openings

Band members are encouraged to apply for the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor position at the new Community and Government Services Facility in Nett Lake. The position posting closes on July 28, 2010.

Looking for Work?

The Bois Forte Development Corporation has several new job openings. Some of the positions are part-time; others are management positions. Click here for information on new positions. Band members are encouraged to apply.

Land Use Application Permit is available by clicking here.

Youth Drum Group in Vermilion

Summer hours for the Vermilion Drum Group Lessons are Wednesday's from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

at the Vermilion Wellness Center. The group is open to youth ages 6-18 years. Charles Lightfeather is the instructor. If you have questions contact Kelly Dunkley 218-410-0736 or Muriel Deegan 218-753-2843.

Notice of Intent to Seek Reguatory Authority

The Bois Forte Reservation is providing an opportunity for public comment on its intention to seek federal program authorization. For more information or to submit comments concerning this intent, click here.

Propane fuel prices set

New prices have been negotiated with Ferrellgas for propane fuel. Call Ferrellgas at 1-800-450-5701 and mention if you are an enrolled Bois Forte Band member or employee of the Tribal Government or the Bois Forte Development Corporation. Band members and employees are entitled to receive the negotiated price. If you have other questions, contact Rae Edstrom 218-757-3261 ext 402.

GeWaden Dunkley Medical Fund

GeWaden Dunkley, son of Kelly and Michael, was seriously injured in a car accident on April 21. Friends and family have established a medical fund to help GeWaden and his family.

Contributions can be sent to:

American Bank

4539 US Hwy 53

Orr, MN 55771-8322

The family has created a page for GeWaden on the Caring Bridge website. To read more about GeWaden's recovery and to leave a message of support, visit gewadendunkley

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.