Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

NOTICE

STATE OF THE BAND 2019

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Fortune Bay Resort Casino

NOTICE - RTC MEETING

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

9:00 a.m., Nett Lake Tribal Office

ANNOUNCEMENT

Ribbing Making Class - Searching for Instructor and Helpers

We are looking for 1 instructor, and two helpers to assist with the ribbon skirt making class. If anyone is interested please contact Martha Anderson at the Bois Forte Heritage Center & Cultural Museum (Deadline is April 26, 2019)

Martha Anderson, Visitor Services Manager
Bois Forte Heritage Museum
1500 Bois Forte Road
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-6017 (work)
(218) 410-7385 (cell)

Posted 3.15.19.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Special Ribbon Skirt Making Class

We are looking for individuals interested in learning to sew ribbon skirts. There are 8 spots available for 2 classes. All materials will be provided free of charge. In order to participate, you MUST sign up a head of time. Sign up will be closed once we have filled 8 spots.

We are also looking for an instructor and 2 helpers.

To sign up for the class and or sign up as an instructor/helper contact:

Martha Anderson, Visitor Services Manager
Bois Forte Heritage Museum
1500 Bois Forte Road
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-6017 (work)
(218) 410-7385 (cell)

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Posted 3.15.19.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Trafficking Awareness with Focus on Internet Safety

Monday, March 18, 2019.

4:30 p.m. in the Eagle room at the Nett Lake Tribal Office.

For youth ages 12 - 18 who must be accompanied by an adult.

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Posted 3.15.19.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Free Concert with Keith Secola

Posted 3.15.19.

ANNOUNCEMENT

"Spring into Health" Conference

Spring into Health

March 19, 2019

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Fortune Bay

Join H&HS’s and learn about health topics that can help you get healthy and feel better!
Enjoy a delicious meal, visit informational booths, and win great prizes!

Call Big Woods Transit for a ride at 218-757-0280 or 888-757-1540.

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Posted 3.15.19.

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.

NOTICE - PHARMACY

The Bois Forte Pharmacies (Nett Lake and Vermilion) will be closed the following times due to mandatory staff training:

Wednesday March 20,2019--- 8am-Noon
Thursday March 21,2019--- Noon-4pm

Please make sure all medications refills are picked up outside of these hours. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you!

Pharmacy Staff

Julie Skoglund
Bois Forte Clinic Pharmacy
5219 St John’s Drive
Nett Lake, MN 55772
Ph: (218)-757-0230
Fax: (218)-757-0240

Posted 3.13.19.

NOTICE - LAND OWNERS WORKSHOP

There will be a FREE workshop, designed for owners of trust land.

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Posted 3.11.19.

Get Your Commercial Drivers Licenter (CDL) Class A or B License

This classroom, behind the wheel, and simulator program covers it all. You can also test out for the DMV with the HCC verhicle. The course is 3 weeks of classroom along with 40 - 50 hour sof behind the wheel. This training is held evenings and weekends.

APPLICATION ARE DUE by MARCH 22ND

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION PACKET HERE

Interested individuals may contact Dave Anderson at 218-757-3261 or email him here dave.anderson@boisforte-nsn.gov

Posted 3.11.19.

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 - LAKE VERMILION TRADITIONAL POW WOW

Lake Vermilion Traditional Pow Wow

June 21-23, 2019

Lake Vermilion Pow Wow Grounds

Contact:

Muriel Deegan 218-750-7772 or murieldeegan@yahoo.com

Tracey Dagen 218-780-1478

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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 - TRAININGS

Cement Finisher Class

This training is for 12 weeks at the "Operative Plasterers and Cememt Mason's" training center in New Brighton, MN. Students must commit to psending 12 weeks there. They must also have transporation to get to the metro area and to and from class. Room and board is provided. Students must pass a physcal exam, a drug test, and have a GED or Hight School Diploma to join the union.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 4, 2019.

The first class begins May 13th and completes on August 2nd.

Interested individuals may contact Dave Anderson at 218-757-3261 or email him here dave.anderson@boisforte-nsn.gov

Get Your Commercial Drivers Licenter (CDL) Class A or B License

APPLICATION ARE DUE ASAP

Interested individuals may contact Dave Anderson at 218-757-3261 or email him here dave.anderson@boisforte-nsn.gov

Posted 2.19.19.

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