NOTICE
Open to 30-Day Comment
Bois Forte Code of Ethics
CLICK TO VIEW DOCUMENT
Posted October 2 - 29, 2019
Please send comments to:
Louise Isham or call: 218-757-3261
Victoria "Wick-o" Villebrun or call: 218-757-3261
Posted 10.2.19.
NOTICE
The MCT TEC meeting scheduled for October 29 and 30, 2019, has changed venues. It has been relocated from the Shooting Star to the Grand Casino Hinkley.
CLICK TO VIEW NOTICE
Posted 10.4.19.
NOTICE
OFFICE OF SPECIAL TRUSTEE
OST will be at the following locations for any individuals that may need notary services, reprints, or have any questions concerning Land Buy Back Offer Packets for either Bois Forte or Fond du Lac.
10/7/2019, 11:30am-6:30pm, Damiano Center, 206 W 4th Street, Duluth MN 55806.
10/8/2019, 10:00am-3:00pm, 1720 Big Lake Road, Cloquet MN 55720.
10/11/2019, 9:00am-3:30pm, 2438 S 27th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
10/12/2019, 9:00am-5:00pm, 1308 East Franklin Ave, Minneapolis MN 55406
10/13/2019, 11:00am-2:00pm, 5344 Lakeshore Drive, Nett Lake, MN 55772. Government Center/Powwow Grounds.
Reminder of IMPORTANT Dates for Bois Forte Land Buy Back Offer Packets.
Land Buy Back Program Offer Packet reprint stop date for Bois Forte is 10/10/2019
Offer Packets for Bois Forte need to be returned by 10/18/2019.
IF ANYBODY HAS QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS CONCERNING LAND BUY BACK OR IIM ACCOUNTS, PLEASE REFER THEM TO THE TRUST BENEFICIARY CALL CENTER AT 1-888-678-6836.
CLICK TO VIEW NOTICE
Posted 10.3.19.
NOTICE
Purchased Preferred Care Applications
1) The PRC new year is starting October 1st so please turn in your PRC applications as soon as possible. Click to download the 2019-2020 Application.
2) If you currently are getting benefits from a MN state program, please check to be sure that your account, employment, and income is up-to-date. This can include SNAP, Medical Assistance, and MNCare.
Destinie Villebrun
Patient Benefits Case Manager
Bois Forte Health and Human Services
5219 St. John Drive
Nett Lake, MN 55772
Phone: (218)757-3650 ext. 246
Fax: (218)757-0222
Destinie.villebrun@boisforte-nsn.gov
Posted 9.26.19.
Bois Forte Energy Assistance
The 2020 Energy Assistance Applications now available.
Click HERE to download the application
Contact: Tracey Dagen at 218-757-3261.
Posted 9.3.19.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Ikwe Oganawendaan Nibi Miinawaa Manoomin
Ikwe Oganawendaan
Nibi miinawaa Manoomin
Women Protecting our Water and Wild Rice
October 13-15, 2019
These symposia offer an important opportunity for the University and Anishinaabe Nations to learn about shared concerns and responsibilities affecting wild rice and water. This year’s symposium will have a special focus on the roles that women have in taking care of rice and water for this and future generations.
Speakers this year include: Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, UMN President Joan Gabel, Tom Goldtooth, Brenda Child, Kyle Whyte and many others…
To register for the symposium:
https://www.regonline.com/NibiManoominSymposium2019
CLICK TO VIEW FLYER
Posted 8.30.19.
NOTICE
Bois Forte Health and Human Services Compliance Hotline
BOIS FORTE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (BFHHS) seeks to maintain the highest ethical standards for our industry. One way in which we seek to keep these ethical standards is through compliance issue reporting. A Compliance Hotline is available to all employees, contract staff, and patients.
CLICK TO VIEW HOTLINE INFORMATION
Posted 6.27.19.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Bois Forte Reservation
Tribal Government
Strategic Plan 2018 – 2023
CLICK TO VIEW DOCUMENT
Posted 4.23.19.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council enacted Resolution #66-2019, at a regular Tribal Council meeting on April 3, 2019.
The RTC has determined that consultation with and input from Band members must be a priority when the Council is considering proposals to pursue business relationships that have the potential to make a material impact on the Band's resources and the live of members; and the RTC finds that Band member input in the decision-making process must include a public hearing on the business proposal; and that the RTC will conduct a public hearing for Band members as a condition that must be met prior to any final or binding decision on a business proposal and that the opportunity for Band member input must include (1) a notice of the proposal on the Band's website, (2) publication in the Bois Forte News, (3) public posting on the Reservation, all of which must occur at least 30 days prior to the public hearing, and (4) an opportunity for Band members to submit written comments on the business proposal following the public hearing; and that this resolution shall be effective April 3, 2019, and shall not be construed as a repeal or modification of any existing Band Ordinance requiring public comment or hearing.
CLICK TO VIEW RESOLUTION
Posted 4.5.19.
Tribal Council
