Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

ANNOUNCEMENT

Research Coordinator UMD- Medical Part-Time & Full-Time

Seeking Research Coordinator to join a dynamic and collaborative research lab led by Dr. Brenna Greenfield at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth, Minnesota. This position is funded by a 5-year grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse entitled, “Changing our paths: Well-being and recovery among American Indians with opioid use disorder.” The project will identify barriers and facilitators to movement through the Cascade of Care for opioid use disorder as well as community-driven and empirically-based solutions to facilitate recovery. The project uses a team science and implementation research approach. Specific research methods include electronic health record review, qualitative interviews, in-person and longitudinal web-based assessments, and community research events and advisory board meetings.

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Posted 6.21.19.

NOTICE - NEW DATE

The Vermilion Clinic will be closed on WEDNESDAY, JULY 3RD, due to building repairs.

Nett Lake Clinic will remain open Wednesday, July 3rd.

Both clinics will be open on Friday, July 5th.

Thank you.

Sue Larson, Clinic Manager
Bois Forte Health & Human Services
5219 St. John’s Drive
Nett Lake, Mn. 55772
Nett Lake Office: 218-757-3650 ext.231
Vermilion Office: 218-753-2182 ext.8127
E-mail: sue.larson@boisforte-nsn.gov

Posted 6.19.19.

OFFICIAL RTG STATEMENT

Early on June 14, 2019, the Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council was made aware of information that one of its employees had engaged in activity that is unacceptable for any Bois Forte employee. The Tribal Council has a responsibility to ensure that the Reservation is a safe place for all residents, and therefore immediately terminated the employment of the person. The Council has no information that any crime has been committed on the Reservation, but it has referred the matter to law enforcement and will cooperate in any future investigation of this or any other incident.

Posted 6.14.19.

Next RTC Meeting

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

9 a.m. | Woodlands Ballroom, Fortune Bay

Agenda Request Form - Due by end of the business day on June 28, 2019.

Fair Garden Class

Bois Forte Family Health
Fairy Garden Class

JUNE 27, 2019 @ 5:00 PM
IN THE NETT LAKE RTC EAGLE ROOM
5344 Lakeshore Drive
Nett Lake MN, 55772

This event is for participants 55+, must bring a youth (5 and up). Both participants will work together and complete 2 fairy gardens.

This class is limited to 20 elders and 20 youth. The first 20 elders and 20 youth will be notified that they have received a spot! If you are unable to attend you must notify of the cancellation so that people on the wait list may participate in your place.

The participant (55 or older) must sign up themselves and a youth up at the same time to register.

Participants must register to attend this event to confirm their spot.

Children participants must be accompanied by an adult the entire duration of the event.

To register please call:
Whitney Humphrey (218)-757-3295

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Posted 6.14.19.

HOBBY BEAR Arts & Crafts Fair

Bois Forte Family Health
HOBBY BEAR
Arts and Crafts Fair
AUGUST 24th 2019
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

BOIS FORTE RTC
EAGLE ROOM
5344 LAKESHORE DRIVE
NETT LAKE, MN 55772

All ages are welcome! The fair is FREE to attend. Enjoy a variety of vendors, food, and music!

DOOR PRIZES! You do not need to be present to claim your prize.

With questions or for information on how to become a vendor, please contact Whitney Humphrey at (218) 757-3295.

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Posted 6.14.19.

NOTICE - LAKE VERMILION POWWOW

FREE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY
Big Woods Transit!

Please call dispatch at (218) 750-1258 and leave a message with your name and which bus you would like to take - Nett Lake Bus or the Virginia bus - and your phone number.

Where: We will have a bus from Nett Lake and Virginia area!
When: Saturday, June 22nd & Sunday, June 23rd

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Posted 6.14.19.

TRADES TRAINING! UNDERGROUND PIPELINE ASSOCIATED

This program will include Empowerment, Safety and Industry training in a classroom setting and is expected to run for 5 weeks. Once completed, participants will then proceed into one of the Trades for a 4-week hands on training. The end result of this program is graduates will enter into the union program they trained in and then pursue that career. This program will require the participant to join the union upon completion but will not require them to work on the Line 3 replacement projects, however, the work on that project will be provided to anyone who wants to work and the will be hired in most cases, faster than if they choose to sit on the bench and wait to be called up for work elsewhere.

There will be an initial Drug Screen, random testing throughout and we will also do a test prior to the participant graduating to the hands-on portion. Lodging and a stipend will be provided during both portions of this training will be provided. In addition, participants will get work boots and other PPEs provided. After successfully completing and joining a trade, we will also cover the initiation fees for the participant.

This program is open to enrolled tribal members, descendants and also to non-native spouses/parents of dependent enrolled tribal members. If someone is unable to attend one of these recruitment fairs, they just need to contact us and we can set up a separate meeting to get back up documentation, go over their application and do the initial drug screen. We expect to have multiple trainings in each area so recruitment will be on-going and continue after these initial events.

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++ RECRUITMENT DATES & LOCATION ++

June 14th - Fortune Bay Casino
June 19th – Duluth Labor Temple
June 20th - Leech Lake, MN
June 26th - Metro Area - Hilton Garden Inn Shoreview
June 27th - Metro Area - Hilton Garden Inn Shoreview

Hours will be 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

For assistance in the application process you may contact DAVE ANDERSON, Bois Forte TERO Training Officer on his cell at 218-235-9890.

Posted 6.11.19.

Lake Vermilion Traditional Pow Wow 2019

June 21st through the 23rd

The LVTPW Committee's button fundraising is in full swing! See a committee person to get your button!

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Posted 6.11.19.

ANNOUNCEMENT - Bois Forte Tribal ID"s at Urban Offices

Minneapolis Urban Office:

1308 East Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404 July 10, 2019

1:00PM-6:30PM

Duluth Urban Office:

206 West 4th Street #204 Duluth, MN 55806 July 11, 2019

1:00PM-6:30PM

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Posted 6.6.19.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Circle of Support

Circle of Support is a community support group for adults with chronic illnesses. The group is a safe place to share and release your struggles with others, including finding strength and inspiration to continue to walk the life of chronic illnesses.

Where: Bear Room RTC Building
When: Every Thursday
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: Free
Provided: Tea and Coffee
By: Garrett Landgren

Chronic illnesses can include:
• diabetes
• heart disease
• kidney disease
• COPD
• cancer
• mental illness
• many others

Questions? Call Garrett Landgren at 218-757-3650 ext. 262

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Posted 5.16.19.

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Bois Forte Reservation
Tribal Government
Strategic Plan 2018 – 2023
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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.

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Posted 4.5.19.

ANNOUNCMENT - LANGUAGE REVITILIZATION

Ojibwe Language Revitilization

every Wednesdays at the Vermilion Social Center

3pm - 4pm

For ages 4th grade to Elders

Facilitators: Dororthy 218*780-*1021 and Maragret 218*248*5780

Posted 3.13.19.

ANNOUNCEMENT - WELLBRIETY CIRCLE MEETINGS

Wellbriety Circle Meetings
Facilitated by Margaret B.

Wendnesday's at 1:00 p.m., beginning February 13, 2019 at the New Moon Housing, Lake Vermilion

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Posted 2.21.19.

ANNOUNCEMENT - GATHERING FOR HEALTH PROJECT

The Maawaji’ idi-oog Mino-ayaawin (Gathering for Health) project is a collaboration between five American Indian reservation communities and researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus. The five American Indian reservation communities that were involved are: Bois Forte Band of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, and the White Earth Reservation.

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Posted 2.11.19.

ANNOUNCEMENT - HOUSING AVAILABLE

Tax Credit III Homes

10134 Pineview E., Nett Lake, MN & 6468 Red Pine Way, Tower, MN

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Posted 11.15.18.

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