NOTICE
The Bois Forte Tribal Government
“Seeking Delegates”
The Bois Forte Tribal Government is currently seeking 10 delegates to educate and inform Band members on the upcoming Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Constitutional Reform Process.
If you are interested in becoming a delegate, submit your name, address, e-mail and phone number, along with a short paragraph explaining why you would like to be a delegate. Delegates do not need to live on the reservation. They are looking for individuals to represent from various locations.
Delegate Requirements:
- Enrolled Member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
- Must be willing to travel and attend constitutional reform meetings
- Be Motivated, Serious, and Passionate with the task on hand by education and informing fellow Band members on this process.
All submissions MUST be submitted by the end of the business day on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
Submit to:
Corey Strong, Executive Director
Bois Forte Tribal Government
5344 Lakeshore Drive
Nett Lake, MN 55772
218-757-3261or cstrong@boisforte-nsn.gov
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Posted 10.11.18.
SEEKING DELEGATE COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Seeking Delegates - Community Meetings
5 p.m. on October 18th in Duluth
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5 p.m. on October 19th in Minneapolis
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Posted 10.11.18.
ANNOUNCEMENT - ENROLLMENT
Updated Burial Fund Policy available.
View ENROLLMENT to download.
Posted 10.2.18.
NOTICE - SOBRIETY FEAST CELEBRATION
SERENITY, COURAGE, WISDOM - COME CELEBRATE SOBRIETY WITH US
Bois Forte Sobriety Feast
October 25, 2018
Fortune Bay Resort & Casino, Tower, MN
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Posted 10.2.18.
NOTICE - BOUGH PICKERS
Balsam Fir Boughs Pickers
The Best Balsam Fir trees for Boughing are often healthy young trees
more than 7 feet tall
Make sure you are collecting from an area that you are allowed to do so.
At Bois Forte, MCT lands that are not within the village boundaries are
acceptable for band members.
Bois Forte Forestry recommends areas between sucker trail and palmquist
housing, and can provide maps to where MCT lands are.
Don’t harvest from the top ~60% of the tree.
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Posted 10.2.18.
NOTICE
Homelessness Survey
Help us better understand Homelessness. We are surveying people who are currently homeless or doubled-up with friends or family.
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Posted 10.2.18.
ANNOUNCEMENT - CALLING ALL ARTISTS
The Bois Forte Education department is looking for an artist to paint a mural at the new Bois Forte Language Resource Center - located at the Nett Lake School.
Dimensions: 10'x9'
Deadline: Friday, October 5, 2018
Submit a bid proposal and art idea to: Chaz charles.wagner@boisforte-nsn.gov or call 218-757-0045.
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Posted 9.25.18.
ANNOUNCEMENT
SAVE THE DATE---FREE Training
Topic Presented:
Secondary Traumatic Stress/Compassion Fatigue: The Musical-A Journey from “Someone Else’s Blues” to “We Can Still Smile”
Presenter:
Alan O’Malley-Laursen, MSW, LICSW, Compassion Fatigue Educator/Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
WHEN:
Friday, November 2, 2018
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
WHERE:
Migizi Room at Tribal Government Building
5344 Lakeshore Drive
Nett Lake, MN 55772
To register to attend contact Erin Danielson at 218-757-3295 Ext. 263 or by email erin.danielson@boisforte-nsn.gov
Secondary Traumatic Stress/Compassion Fatigue (STS/CF) is the emotional, physical, and personal response to frequent exposure to individuals and families who are experiencing and expressing great pain – often referred to as the “emotional cost of caring.”
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Posted 9.14.18.
ANNOUNCEMENT - DNR
2018 Bois Forte Deer Harvest Registration
All successful deer harvests will be registered through the Bois Forte Department of Natural Resources. Be prepared to report sex, age class and harvest method when registering your deer. Registration is due 24-hours after harvest.
Registration Methods:
- ONLINE: On a computer or mobile device go to Boisforte.com and follow the link for “deer registration”.
- PHONE: Dial (218) 757-3261 ext. 305 or 301
- IN PERSON: Visit one of the Bois Forte Conservation Officers, Josh Sherman & Derek Strong or Ecological Resources Program Manager, Christina Maley. Registration forms can be returned to the front desk at the RTG building. *additional deer registration forms are available at these locations.
CLICK HERE To download and print the registration form.
CLICK HERE. to register online. This link will bring you to a Google Docs form.
Posted 8.10.18.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Bois Forte Heritage Center & Cultural Museum is seeking a Bois Forte band member that would be interested in serving on their Board of Directors.
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Posted 6.15.18.
Bois Forte Housing Notice
Elder/Disabled Maintenance Program
It’s that time of year again to register for the Elder & Disabled Maintenance Program. Click on the link below to review and download the registration form and program information. Make sure to complete the form and return to Kathleen Adams, Housing’s Administrative Assistant, no later than November 15, 2017.
Program Information Flyer | Registration Form
Bois Forte Elderly Needs Program
The Elderly Needs Program fund has been exhausted and the new funding will begin October 1, 2018. For information on this program contact Ashley Goodsky at 218-757-3295.
Bois Forte Energy Assistance
The 2017-2018 Energy Assistance Applications now available.
Click HERE for more information.
Bois Forte Emergency Fund Program
The Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF) was established by the Bois Forte Tribal Council to help Band members deal with emergencies. Currently there are NO funds available. Please check back for future updates.
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