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Moccasin Information Trails

Resource Guide

Of The Federally Recognized Tribes in Minnesota

We would like to acknowledge the Minnesota Department of Human Services for making this resources guide possible.

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Childcare Services

Community Services

Department of Motor Vehicle

Education

• Early Childhood

• Tribal School

• Youth Build

• Adult Education

• Financial Aid

• Tribal College

Employment

• Gaming

• Human Resources

• T.E.R.O

• Temporary Employment

• WIA

Enrollments

Financial Assistance

• Energy Assistance

• MFIP

• Other

• Tribal Referral

Health

Housing

• Buying

• Homeless shelter

• Rental

Human Services

Safety

• Tribal Police Departments

• Other

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Bois Forte___________________________________________________________________03

Fond du Lac__________________________________________________________________10

Grand Portage________________________________________________________________19

Leech Lake___________________________________________________________________24

Lower Sioux__________________________________________________________________57

Mille Lacs____________________________________________________________________66

Red Lake_____________________________________________________________________80

Upper Sioux__________________________________________________________________86

White Earth__________________________________________________________________91

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Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Tribal Offices Contact Information

www.boisforte.com (Click on web address)

Bois Forte Tribal Government Nett Lake

5344 Lakeshore Drive, PO Box 16

Nett Lake, MN 55772

218-757-3261 or 1-877-528-8519

Fax: 218-757-3312

Bois Forte Tribal Government Vermilion

1610 Farm Road South

Tower, MN 55790

218-753-4905

Fax: 218-753-4055

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Community Services @ Bois Forte

Program Contact Information Program Information

Child Care Services @ Bois Forte


See Education Early Childhood

Department Of Motor Vehicle @ Bois Forte


DMV 218-757-3261

Fax: 218-757-3312 NA

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Education @ Bois Forte


Early Childhood

Bois Forte

Head Start / Home base

& Child care

Nett Lake Head Start

Mon-Fri

9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Nett Lake Child Care

Wrap Around Hours

Mon –Fri

8-9 a.m. &3.30-

4.40p.m.

Vermillion Head Start

Mon-Fri

9:00a.m. -3:00p.m.

Mission Statement

The Bois Forte Head Start Program is to provide a safe, healthy and enjoyable learning

environment in order to give the children the greatest chance for future success through

learning opportunities and by partnering with their families and community.

Vision Statement

The vision for the Bois Forte Head Start is to be the program with the highest quality of

service to children, staff, families, and community in the stat, and be among the top

programs in the country. The program holds the language and traditions of the Anishinabe

to the highest degree, as well as respecting and valuing other cultures.

Program Philosophy

Bois Forte Head Start believes that every child is unique, has their own style of learning and

deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and caring. Every parent is their child’s first

and most important teacher, knows their child in ways that teachers don’t, and has the

right and responsibility to have input in the program. The staff must ensure that the

learning environment is safe and healthy, that activities are provided which will promote

optimal development for growth and learning, and must work with families and the

community to achieve program goals and objectives.

Tribal School NA

Youth Build NA

Financial Aid

218-757-3124

1-800-221-8129

Fax: 218-757-3126

The Higher Education Program offers scholarships based upon need as defined by a school

financial aid Officer. The maximum allowance is $5,000 per academic year for

undergraduates and $6,250 per academic year for graduate students

Tribal College NA

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Employment Opportunities @ Bois Forte


Gaming Casino

1-800-992-7529

Resort

218-753-6400

1-800-555-1714

Golf course

218-753-8917

1-800-992-4680

Fortune Bay Resort Casino

Fortune Bay Wilderness Golf Course

Human Resources

218-757-3261 The function of the Human Resources Department is to coordinate recruitment activities,

facilitate interviewing and hiring policies, ensure that benefit coverage meets

organizational needs, and oversee implementation of the personnel policy manual

TERO

218-757-3261

1-800-221-8129

Fax: 218-757-3312

The Tribal Employment Rights Organization (TERO) was established by tribal law, enacted

by the Bios Forte Tribal Council, to promote and require Indian Preference in employment,

training and contracting. The TERO Ordinance, revised and adopted on July 20, 2005,

covers all non-governmental employers and projects located on or near the Nett Lake

Indian Reservation.

The Nett Lake Band of Chippewa Indians have a sovereign right to employment

opportunities on and near their own land. These Rights are protected through your local

TERO Ordinance enacted by the Bois Forte Tribal Council.

Tribal members should register with the TERO office to ensure they are listed by job skills

and qualifications, in the event a job opening occurs for which they are qualified

Temp Employment NA

WIA

218-757-3124

1-800-221-8129

Fax: 218-757-3126

The Work Investment Act provides supportive services to assist individuals who are

economically disadvantaged, unemployed or underemployed.

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Enrollments @ Bois Forte


Enrollments

218-757-3261

1-800-221-8129

Fax: 218-757-3312

Contact the Tribal Enrollments Officer regarding enrollments, trust funds, burial

assistance, change of address, picture identification cards, enrollment verification and any

other enrollment matters

Financial Assistance @ Bois Forte

Department Contact Information Program Information

Energy Assistant

MFIP

Other

Tribal Referral

Health @ Bois Forte


Bois Forte Health Bois Forte Health

Services

5219 St. Johns Drive

Nett Lake, MN 55772

Health 218-757-3295

1-800-223-1041

Medical: 218-757-3650

Dental: 218-757-0234

Vermilion Location

Bois Fort Health

The administration staff is responsible for all aspects of day to day functions of the Health

Services division through accurate accountability, decision making, communication,

problem solving, teamwork and motivation. Top priorities include: client and patient

satisfaction, health and safety issues and most importantly confidentiality.

Services provided:

• Ambulance

• Behavioral Health

• Community Health

• Contract Health Services

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Services

1610 Farm Rd. South

Tower, MN 55790

218-753-2182

218-753-2946

Fax: 218-753-2183

• Dental, Medical

• Cardiovascular Program

• Diabetes Program

• Nutrition Education

• Maternal Child Health/New Lives

• Indian Child welfare

Housing @ Bois Forte


Bois Forte Housing

Program

Mon-Fri

8:00 a.m.-4:30p.m

218-757-3253

1-888-833-7373

Fax: 218-757-3254

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Bois Forte Housing Department to provide decent, safe, sanitary

and affordable housing to the Bois Forte members through the elimination of substandard

condition, the provision of adequate rental and homeownership opportunities, supportive

services to homeowners the creation of economic opportunities and ensuring the

availability of financing programs sufficient to carry out this mission in a manner which is

sensitive to the traditions and culture of the Ojibwe people being served.

Human Services @ Bois Forte


Bois Forte Human

Services

Mon-Fri

8:00 a.m.-4:30p.m

Vermilion Location

Bois Forte Human

Services

Bois Forte Human

Services

13071 Nett Lake Rd

Suite B

Nett Lake, MN 55771

218-757-0111

1-800-747-1218

It is the mission of the Human Services Department of the Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe to

nurture the growth of clients, colleagues, and the community by providing comprehensive,

quality services in an environment of respect, fairness and integrity.

Services Provided:

• Mental Health

• Chemical Dependency

• Elderly Services Program

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Mon-Fri

8:00 a.m.-4:30p.m Fax: 218-757-0109

Vermilion Location

Bois Forte Human

Services

1610 Farm Rd. South

Tower, MN 55790

• Veteran’s Services

• Victim’s Services

• Food Distribution

Safety @ Bois Forte


Police Dept.

218-757-3237

Fax: 218-757-3166

Program Information

The Bureau of Indian Affairs/Office of Law Enforcement Services, Nett Lake Police

Department’s main goal is to provide service and protection to all the areas and individuals

within the boundaries of the Bois Forte/Vermilion Indian Reservations. Our department

also provides the Drug Abuse Resistance and Education (DARE) and the Gang Resistance

Education and Training (GREAT) Programs to both the Elementary and High school children

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Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

1720 Big Lake Rd

Cloquet, MN 55720

218-879-4593

Fax: 218-879-4146

www.fdlrez.com (Click on web address)

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Community Services @ Fond du Lac


Community Services Director

218-878-26902

Fond du Lac cares about its community members and offers many helpful and varied

services to them. Fond du Lac Community Services provides Energy Assistance and Food

Distribution services to those Fond du Lac community members in need. Community

Services also provides the Elder Nutrition Program that serves and delivers meals to Fond

du Lac elders. Meals are served at each district Community Center and are available to

community members and staff at a low cost

Food Distribution 218-878-7505

218-878-7507

Ware House

218-878-7512

Mon – Thu

8:30 - 11:30am

1:00 - 4:00pm

Closed Fri - Sun

Fond du Lac Community Services has a food distribution program to help community

members in need. Delivery to Elders is available on request.

Who is eligible? Households which live on the reservation or live in an approved area and

have at least one member who is a member of any recognized tribe, and meet the income

and resource guidelines. Eligibility is determined by your household size and income. Each

year guidelines change, so check with our office to see if you qualify.

Wide variety of food to choose from

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Soups and sauces

Frozen and canned meats

Egg noodles

Juices

Cereals (hot and cold)

Beans (canned and dry)

Much, much more!

You must have proof of address and income. Proof of address could be a power or phone

bill in your name. Proof of all income is required; check stubs, letters from Social Security,

or something stating monthly income. Certification periods are every six months, unless

otherwise specified by the clerk.

You cannot mix food distribution and food stamp programs in the same household

Solid Waste and Recycle 218-878-8069 NA

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Child Care Services @ Fond du Lac


NA

Department Of Motor Vehicle @ Fond du Lac


DMV 218-878-8072

Fax: 218-878-2692

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Education @ Fond du Lac


Early Childhood

Office Hours:

Mon-Fri

8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

218-878-8100.

Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded, community-based program for low-income

families with infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. Its mission is simple: to promote

healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, enhance the development of very young

children, and promote healthy family functioning. Fond du Lac Early Head Start serves

pregnant women and children up to age 3. Preference given to families of Native American

descent.

Head Start is a Federal program for preschool children from low-income families. The Fond

du Lac Head Start program is part of the American Indian Alaska Native Programs Branch

of Head Start and gives preference to children of American Indian descent. Head Start

offers children and families a variety of components to help meet both the family and

child's needs. Families are encouraged to be involved in a variety of ways throughout the

Head Start program.

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Tribal School

OJIBWE SCHOOL

218-878-7242

FAX:218-878-7263

OJIBWE SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

In order to survive both as a people and a culture, we must return full circle to our

traditional manner of education. Traditional Anishinaabe society was outcome based and

results oriented. Our society was community focused; it was so in order to survive.

BELIEF STATEMENT

The Fond du Lac Reservation Ojibwe Schools are dedicated to providing a quality

education, which focuses on integrating the American Indian culture into all students'

learning experiences. Every learner will have the opportunity to be challenged, to succeed,

and to be prepared for the future. Parents, staff, community, and students will

demonstrate the highest level of expectations for themselves and the school.

The Fond du Lac Ojibwe Schools' Special Education Department provides special education

and related services to students with disabilities in Early Fives through 12th grade.

The Special Education Department follows the mandates of No Child Left Behind and the

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

The Special Education Department coordinates and collaborates with the other

departments at the Fond du Lac Ojibwe Schools to help provide a quality education to all

students

The mission of the FACE program is to attend to the National America 2000 Educational

Goals and Indian America 2000+ Educational Goals in the areas of;

School Readiness

High School Completion

Student Achievement and Citizenship

Adult Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Safe, Disciplined, and Drug Free Schools

Tribal Government

Language and Culture

Youth Build

Adult Education GED Class

Tribal Center

218-878-8162

Tue and Wed

4:15p.m.-7:15p.m.

Work toward getting your GED, High School Diploma, or just improve your math and

reading skills. Classes are open to FDL Band members and descendents, members of

Federally Recognized Tribes, and FDL employees

High School Diploma program available only at the Tribal Center. Students in this program

must be over 21.

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GED Class

Brookston Center

218-878-8173

Tue and Thu

1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

GED Class

Sawyer Center

218-878-8163

Mon and Wed

5:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

GED Class

Duluth Damiano Center

218-393-6643

Tue, Wed & Thu

4:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

For more information on the programs contact:218-878-2658

Financial Aid 218-878-2633 NA

Tribal College

Fond du Lac Tribal

Community College

218-879-0800 Mission Statement

The mission of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is to provide higher education

opportunities for its communities in a welcoming, culturally diverse environment.

To achieve this mission we will:

Promote scholarship and academic excellence through transfer and career education, and

provide access to higher education by offering developmental education.

Respectfully promote the language, culture and history of the Anishinaabeg.

Provide programs which will celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and

promote global understanding.

Promote a sense of personal respect and wellness.

Provide technological opportunities and experiences, preparing students for the future.

Provide programs and baccalaureate degrees that fulfill our commitment to American

Indian communities, our land grant status, and the union of cultures

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Employment Opportunities @ Fond du Lac


Gaming Black Bear Casino Hotel

and Golf Applicants

Human Resources

Department

Second Floor Black Bear

Hotel

1789 Hwy 210

Carlton, MN 55718

Fond du Luth Casino

Applicants

Fond du Luth Casino

129 East Superior Street

Duluth, MN 55802

You can send your completed application, credentials and resume to the appropriate sites:

Fond du Lac Human Resources

Black Bear Casino Hotel and Golf

Fond du Lac Casino

For positions that require a degree, certification and/or licensure, the Fond du Lac Human

Resource office is required to verify your credentials through the National Student

Clearinghouse.

If you are not contacted by a Human Resource staff member within two weeks of the

position closing date, we regret that you were not selected for an interview

If you are selected for an interview a Human Resource staff member will contact you via a

phone call and/or a letter

To view job openings and download applications visit the website @

www.fdlrez.com

Human Resources

Fond du Lac Human

Resources Applicants

Fond du Lac Human

Resources Dept.

1720 Big Lake Rd.

Cloquet, MN 55720

Address any comments,

suggestions or

questions to:

The Human Resources

Director

218-878-2618

You can send your completed application, credentials and resume to the appropriate sites:

Fond du Lac Human Resources

Black Bear Casino Hotel and Golf

Fond du Lac Casino

For positions that require a degree, certification and/or licensure, the Fond du Lac Human

Resource office is required to verify your credentials through the National Student

Clearinghouse.

If you are not contacted by a Human Resource staff member within two weeks of the

position closing date, we regret that you were not selected for an interview

If you are selected for an interview a Human Resource staff member will contact you via a

phone call and/or a letter

To view job openings and download applications visit the website @

www.fdlrez.com

TERO

Tribal Employment

Rights Office

218-878-7527

The Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) was enacted by the Fond du Lac Reservation

Business Committee. TERO promotes the social and economic development of the Band

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and its members through the implementation of the Indian preference standards set forth

in this ordinance for employment on or near the Fond du Lac Reservation, and as a

condition to all contracts to which the Fond du Lac Band is a party.

Temp Employment

WIA

Mon-Fri

Workforce Investment

Act

Fond du Lac

Reservation's Tribal

Center in Cloquet,

218-879-4593

Workforce Investment

Act

Center for American

Indian Resources in the

City of Duluth,

218-723-1370

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program is a federally funded employment assistance

program. The program assists Native Americans to become economically self sufficient

through one of the components of work experience, classroom training, and or supportive

services.

The work experience component can place an individual into a training position so they

can gain work experience. The classroom training component may assist a person, with

returning to a post secondary educational institution, or assist a person with receiving

their General Education Diploma. The supportive services component may assist with a

person who has already received a job, but will need items pertinent to them successfully

keep their employment

This program is limited to Native Americans residing within and around the Fond du Lac

Reservation and meet all the eligibility criteria

Enrollments @ Fond du Lac


Enrollments 218-878-2608 NA

Tribal Identification 218-878-8038 Is located in the Conservation office

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Financial Assistance @ Fond du Lac


Energy Assistance Energy Assistance

Administrative Assistant

218-878-2603

Fond du Lac Community Services provides energy assistance to community members in

need. Turn in Energy Assistance Forms to the Community Services office in the Tribal

Center.

MFIP

Other

Tribal Referral

Health @ Fond du Lac


See Human Services

Housing @ Fond du Lac


Buying

Rental

Housing

218-878-2601 NA

Homeless shelter

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Human Services @ Fond du Lac


Min No Aya Win

Human Services Center

Mon-Fri

8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.

218-879-1227

1-888-888-6007

Advocacy Line

218-348-1817

Advocacy Crisis Pager

218-725-9289

The Min No Aya Win Human Services Center is located just off Big Lake Road,

approximately 1.5 miles west of the Highway 33 and Big Lake Road intersection in Cloquet,

MN. Min No Aya Win is approximately 1 mile east of the Fond du Lac Tribal Center and the

Fond du Lac Ojibwe School.

The Center for American Indian Resources is located at 211 W 4th St, Duluth, Minn. and

can be reached at (218) 726-1370.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Fond du Lac Human Services Division is to elevate the health and social

well-being of Indian people living in the service area through the provision of services,

research, education and employment opportunities.

Services:

• Medical

• Dental

• Optical

• Pharmacy

• Social Services

• Behavioral

• Prevention and Intervention

• Public Health Nursing

Safety @ Fond du Lac


Tribal Police 218-878-8040 NA

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Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians

P.O. Box 428

Grand Portage, MN 55605

218-475-2277

Fax: 218-475-2284

www.grandportage.com (Click on web address)

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Community Services @ Grand Portage



Grand Portage

Community Center

218-475-2653 Recreation activities, library, fitness center

Grand Portage

Community Services

Grand Portage

Chippewa

P.O. Box 428

Grand Portage, MN

55605

218-475-2277

1-877-797-2791

Fax: 218-475-2284

Weatherization and Energy Assistance

Grand Portage Tribal

Court

218-475-2800 Civil matters, hunting and fishing code violations, traffic violations

Grand Portage Tribal

I.D.

218-475-2800

Fax: 218-475-2347

Veteran’s Services 218-475-2780 Provides services for veterans

Water & Sewer 218-475-2212

Child Care Services @ Grand Portage


Grand Portage Child

Care Services

218-475-2564 Provides Child Care Services

Department Of Motor Vehicle @ Grand Portage

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218-475-2826 Issues Tribal license plates

Education @ Grand Portage


Early Childhood

Head Start

218-475-2234

Provides education for ages 3-5 of age

Tribal School

Oshki Ogimaag Charter

School

218-475-2112

Provides education for k-6

Youth Build NA

Financial Aid

Grand Portage

Scholarship Program

218-475-2812 Higher Education Scholarships for Band members and Direct Descendents

Tribal College

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Employment Opportunities @ Grand Portage


Gaming 1-800-543-1384

218-475-2809

Grand Portage Lodge & Casino

Human Resources 218-475-2808 Applications for employment for all Reservation positions

TERO

Temp Employment NA

WIA

Enrollments @ Grand Portage


Enrollments 218-475-2800 Applications for Band enrollment

Financial Assistance @ Grand Portage


Energy Assistant 218-475-2822

Fax: 218-475-2284

MFIP

Other

Tribal Referral

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Health @ Grand Portage


Grand Portage Clinic 218-475-2235 Health Care Services

Housing @ Grand Portage


Buying NA

Grand Portage Housing

Authority

218-475-2552 Applications for housing

Rental

Pic Nic Bay Estates

218-475-0004 Rental Property

Homeless shelter NA

Human Services @ Grand Portage


Grand Human Services Human services

218-475-2453

Service providers for Social Service programs

Safety @ Grand Portage


Tribal Police NA

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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

115 Sixth St. N.W. Suite E

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-8200

1-800-442-3909

Fax: 218-335-8309

www.llojibwe.org (Click on web address)

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Community Services @ Leech Lake


Emergency Home

Repair Program

Emergency Home

Repair Program

6530 US Highway 2 NW

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-3785

Fax: 218-335-4449 Fax

The Community Services Program is an emergency home repair program that provides

emergency home repairs to Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe enrollees who own their home.

Elders and Disabled Leech Lake Band Members 62 years of age and older shall be the top

priority for the program. They shall receive emergency services at no charge.

An emergency is defined as: No heat, gas leaks, no water, no septic, broken water

lines/mains, electrical hazards, no power, health & safety issues.

Our program will accept calls on a first come, first serve basis. If there is a risk to the health

& safety of a constituent, the request will be deemed an emergency and addressed as

quickly as possible.

This program also provides services to other divisions within the Leech Lake Reservation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Leech Lake Band Members who own their own home

• Must live on or near the Leech Lake Reservation

Documents Requested

• Proof of residency

Intake Procedure

• Fill out application and return it to our office

• Walk-in’s welcome

• Call for more information

Fees

• Fees based on applicants’ income

• No charge for elders 62 years of age and older

Method of Payment

• Cash

• Check

• Money Order

• Payroll deduction (if applicant is an employee of the Reservation)

Fleet

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fleet

06209 Golf Course Road

NW

Fleet Services • Tire Sales: Tire mounting & balancing

• Detail Shop: Exterior/interior cleaning, car wash

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Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-4450

Fax : 218-335-4477

• Towing

• Roadside Assistance

Constituent Rates

• Labor: $30.00 per half hour (minimum charge +half hour)

• Oil change: $35.00 (includes 6qts. of oil, oil filter)

• Check: tires, air filter, fluids, belts hoses, etc.

• Tire change: $10.00 on vehicle, $5.00 off vehicle (includes mounting, balancing,

disposal - extra for weights)

• Diagnostic machine hook up fee: $40.00

• Tire rotation and brake inspection: $20.00

• Towing: $30.00 service charge. After hours - $40.00 service charge, $2.50

Housing Improvement

Program

218-335-3785

The Housing Improvement Program is a home repair, renovation, and replacement grant

that serves the neediest of the needy. This housing program seeks to eliminate substandard

housing in Indian communities by helping those who need to obtain decent, safe and

sanitary housing.

Eligibility

• You must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or

be an Alaskan Native.

• You must live in an approved tribal service area.

• You must have income that meets the income guideline schedule as set forth by the

US Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines.

• You must have present housing that is substandard (as defined by the HIP

regulation handbook).

• You must have no other resource for housing assistance, have or received

assistance after October 1, 1986 for repairs, renovation and replacement housing,

and not acquired your present housing through a federally sponsored housing

program.

Applications are ranked according to the number of points an applicant receives on the

priority calculations form. Factors that are determined are: total annual household income,

aged persons, disabled persons, and dependent children.

Applications are taken once per year when the BIA informs the tribe to start accepting

applications for this grant assistance program

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Documents Requested

• Proof of income

Intake Procedure

Fill out an application and return it to our office

Walk-in’s welcome

Call for more information

Fees

Assistance is free if you qualify for the guidelines set forth by the granting agency.

Small Vehicle Repair

Mon-Fri

8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.

218-335-8393 The small vehicle shop offers repair service for Leech Lake Band Members for repairs done

at an affordable cost. Although there is certain criteria that must be met for these services.

It is not within our policy or intension, to provide repair services on a vehicle for

Constituents; once services rendered, it is sold for personal gain. The Constituent is subject

to full repayment to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

Small vehicle shop does not warranty parts (new or used) brought in

Solid Waste

Call for hours

Main Office

218-335-4160

Provides use of transfer stations throughout the reservation. We also accept recyclable

materials.

Residents of Cass County not enrolled may purchase punch cards from Teal's Supervalue for

use only in Cass Lake for garbage.

Residents of Beltrami or Itasca not enrolled must use their respective counties' transfer

stations for garbage.

Stations:

• Cass Lake

• Ball Club

• Bena

• Inger

• Onigum

*Recyclable material is accepted at any Leech Lake transfer station from anybody

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Child Care Services @ Leech Lake


Leech Lake Child Care

Services

Physical Address

16120 60th Ave NW

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-8345

1-800-551-0969

Fax: 218-335-8255

Child Care Manager

218-335-8257

Licensing & Support

Coordinator

218-335-8390

The mission of Leech Lake Child Care Services is to improve the quality, affordability and

capacity of child care. This is accomplished through advocacy, supporting choice,

expanding & strengthening the child care delivery system. We promote building

community through partnerships, coordination and collaboration. We offer a variety of

services to reach this mission to support families and providers

Service Areas the Leech Lake Reservation & 6 miles out of reservation boundaries

LICENSED PROVIDER SERVICES:

LICENSING: Helping individuals and agencies through the child care licensing process.

MONITORING: Assisting licensed providers to stay in compliance with regulations.

TRAINING: Low or no cost opportunities for licensed providers.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Support & information on child development issues regarding

business practices, health & safety, licensing and other issues surrounding child care

needs.

HEALTH & SAFETY: Supplies available to help providers meet licensing regulations.

GRANTS: Funding to build quality child care includes start-up, infant/toddler, training,

school-age and other areas.

FAMILY, FRIEND, OR NEIGHBOR PROVIDER SERVICES:

(Non-licensed providers who care for children whose parents are working or going to

school)

PLAY AND LEARNS: Provide gatherings for provider & children

SUBSIDY: Eligible for subsidy payments.

TRAINING: Low or no cost opportunities for non-licensed caregivers.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Support & information on child development issues, health & safety

issues, and other issues surrounding child care needs.

HEALTH & SAFETY: Background checks fee and supplies available to help non-licensed

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providers.

GRANTS: Funding to build quality child care in your home.

FAMILY SERVICES:

REFERRALS: Helps families find child care according to their needs.

SUBSIDY ASSISTANCE: Helps families pay for child care based on family size & income

FFN REGISTRATION FEES: Help families pay for county background check fees

REPORTING POLICY: Assist in the reporting process for complaints and concerns with child

care.

TECHNICAL SERVICES: Parent education of child care issues surrounding quality care, child

development, tax benefits, health & safety, cost of child care and many other family

needs.

MnTRECC

Minnesota Tribal

Resources for Early

Childhood Care

Physical Address

16120 60th Ave NW

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-8345

1-800-551-0969

Fax: 218-335-8255

Program Manager

218-335-8381

Professional

Development /Grants

Coordinator

218-335-8344

Outreach Coordinator

218-335-8249

ERS Consultant

218-335-8205

Mission Statement:

To serve as a foundation and a link where child care and other early childhood programs

can gain access to resources and information that will enhance and strengthen the child

care delivery system for Native American children and families throughout the state of

Minnesota.

Program Overview:

Minnesota Tribal Resources for Early Childhood Care (MnTRECC) is managed through the

Child Care Services program under the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Early Childhood

Development Division.

MnTRECC provides services throughout the state of Minnesota in cooperation with the

Minnesota Resources & Referral Network and Minnesota Tribal Child Care Programs.

MnTRECC Program Services are inclusive of:

• Data Collection

• Technical Assistance

• Provider grants

• Advocacy

• Partnerships

• Trainer Supports

Funding is provided through a grant with the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

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Department Of Motor Vehicle @ Leech Lake


Department of Motor

Vehicle

Mon-Fri

9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Registrar:

218-335-7111

Assistant:

218-335-7108

1-800-442-3909

Fax: 218-335-7113

We register and title: cars, pickups, RV(s), motorcycles and trailers. We also issue Handicap

permits to qualified persons.

These services are offered to all Minnesota Chippewa Tribe enrollees as long as the

enrollees are residents or live near the Leech Lake Reservation. Person(s) must possess a

valid Minnesota driver's license and provide proof of insurance for their vehicle(s).

We provide (2) free registrations for Leech Lake enrollees who are 62 years or older and

live on or near the Leech Lake Reservation. The Senior Citizen must be the primary and

sole owner of the vehicle being registered for the duration of his/her life. (Resolution #00-

117 and #00-118)

Education @ Leech Lake



Early Head Start Program

Main Office

Mon-Fri

8:00a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Physical Address

218-335-8345/8286

1-800-551-0969

Fax: 218-335-8255

Leech Lake Early Childhood Mission Statement

Leech Lake Early Childhood provides quality services to empower children, families

and staff. We provide experiences that foster positive social emotional development

and school readiness. We promote safe and healthy lifestyles through

family partnerships, nutrition, health, and transportation services. We provide

opportunities to educate parents / guardians to become prime educators and

advocates for their children. We hold the Anishinaabeg Language and Traditions to

the highest degree with respect and value for other cultures.

Ages 0-3 years old.

Selection Criteria Priorities:

• Teen parent still attending High School

• A homeless Native American Indian Family

• A Native American Child diagnosed IFSP and receiving services

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• Single Parents of Low Income families

• Parents attending Post Secondary School fulltime

• Native American Children placed in Foster care

• Families living within the designated service area of the Leech Lake

Reservation

Our program has approximately 44 staff to provide comprehensive services for 60

children ages 0-3 years old and 12 pregnant mothers. Our classrooms are open 11

months a year.

Early Head Start classrooms are in Cass Lake, Bena, Ball Club and Onigum

Yearly Activities

• Round Up

• Developmental Screenings

• Advisory Committee Meetings

• Mental Health Services

• Dental Varnish Program

• Family Fun Nights

• Read Across the Rez

• Week of the Young Child

• Family Picnic

• Ice Cream Social

• Annual Pow-Wow


Head Start Program

Main Office

Mon-Fri

8:00a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Leech Lake Band of

Ojibwe Head Start

Program

6530 Hwy 2 NW

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-8345/8286

1-800-551-0969

Fax: 218-335-8255

Head Start

Mission Statement

Leech Lake Early Childhood provides quality services to empower children, families

and staff. We provide experiences that foster positive social emotional development

and school readiness. We promote safe and healthy lifestyles through family

partnerships, nutrition, health and transportation services. We provide opportunities

to educate parents / guardians to become prime educators and advocates for their

children. We hold the Anishinaabeg Language and Traditions to the highest degree

with respect and value for other cultures.

Ages 3- 5 years old.

Selection Criteria Priorities

• Children with a Disability

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• Returning Students

• Low Income Families

• High risk Children: Single Parents, Foster Children, Children living

w/Grandparents or Parents are incarcerated

• Children of Leech Lake Tribal members

• Children of other Federally Recognized Tribes

• Children eligible for kindergarten or who have not yet received Head Start

services

• Children of Non-Tribal members

• Children who turn three between 09/01-12/31 of the year

Our program has a staff of approximately 65 to provide comprehensive services for

238 3-5 year old children. Our classrooms are open nine months a year Mon-Thu

9: 00a.m. to 2:00p.m. Our reservation is set in a rural area; our bus runs range from

across the street to 140 miles round trip.

Our Classrooms:

Cass Lake,Amik, Mahng, Mi-Ki-Nahk, Migizi, Muckwa. Wash-kish, Wabooz & Mokoons

Centers in Outlying Communities:

Ball Club East, Ball Club West, Bena, North, Bena South, Inger, Onigum & Bemidji

Yearly Activities:

• Round Up

• Developmental Screenings

• Advisory Committee Meetings


• Dental Varnish Program

• Family Fun Nights

• Read Across the Rez

• Week of the Young Child

• Bus Rod-E-O

• Family Picnic

• Ice Cream Social

• Annual Pow-Wow

Tribal School

Bug O Nay Ge Shig

Bug O Nay Ge Shig

15353 Silver Eagle Dr.

NW

Mission

The mission of Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School is to provide quality education and promote

healthy community by developing lifelong learners. continued

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Bena, MN 56626

218-665-3000

1- 800-265-5576

Fax: 218-665-3024

Goals:

Attain Reading, Math and Science Proficiency, 95% Attendance, Produce Fluent

Ojibwe Speakers, Promote Cultural Integration, Promote Wellness, Increase Post-

Secondary Options

Values :

Love, Respect, Wisdom, Humility, Bravery, Honesty, Truth

Niigaane Ojibwe Language

Immersion Program

Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig

Niigaane Program

15353 Silver Eagle Dr.

Bena, MN 56626

218-665-3029

1-800-265-5576

Indebweyendizomin niinawind anishinaabewiyaang

“We believe in ourselves as Annishinabeg”

• Ojibwemowin is the vehicle used to educate our students.

• State Education Standards are adhered to.

• All normal academic subjects are taught with Ojibwe cultural focus.

• Small class sizes.

• Individualized learning.

• Truly rooted in Ojiwe philosophy and values.

• Elder in classroom every day.

• Lessons are based on Ojibwe cultural activities

• High family involvement encouraged.

• Parents always welcome in classroom.

• Parent Ojibwemowin classes weekly.

• Hands on experiential learning.

• High value placed on Ojibwe learning and teaching styles.

• Children are valued as people.

Youth Build 218-335-8250

1-866-638-7738

Fax: 218-335-8339

Youth Build Program

Leech Lake Youth Build is a program for disadvantaged youth ages 16-24 who have

not received their high school diploma or GED. The program offers training in the

carpentry/construction and hospitality industry and provides classes to help each

Youth Build worker achieve a GED or their high school diploma. Youth Build is a joint

venture with the Cass Lake/Bena School District and the Leech Lake Reservation.


Ages 16-24 years

Have NOT received their high school diploma or GED

Financial Aid 218-335-8250

1-866-638-7738

Fax: 218-335-8339

Post Secondary Program

The Post Secondary Program provides assistance to enrolled Leech Lake Tribal

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Members for post-secondary education including colleges, universities, technical

colleges, short term training, and licensures/certifications.

Tribal College

Mon-Fri

8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.

6945 Little Wolf Road

P.O. Box 180

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-4200

Fax: 218-335-4282

Mission Statement

Leech Lake Tribal College provides quality higher education grounded in Anishinaabe

values.

Vision

To be recognized as a center of academic excellence that advances the Anishinaabe

worldview and empowers life-long learners who are fully engaged citizens, stewards,

and leaders

Employment Opportunities @ Leech Lake


Leech Lake Gaming

Employee Department

218-335-7568

218-335-7532

Call 218-335-7552 for an automated recording of all job postings for:

• Northern Lights Casino & Hotel located in Walker

• Palace Casino & Hotel located in Cass Lake

• White Oak casino located in Deer River

• Leech Lake Gaming Administration located in Cass Lake

Application intake is the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, hotline is updated weekly.

Human Resources

Mon-Fri

8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.

218-335-3698

1-800-631-5528

Fax: 218-335-3697

Job Summary & Employment Information

*** ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE AN LLBO APPLICATION ***

How to apply for employment with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe:

Apply in person at the Human Resources office: 115 Sixth Street NW, Suite E, Cass Lake,

MN 56633.

Download an Application by clicking on the Employment Application link below and mail,

fax (fax # 218-335-3697), hand deliver it to the Human Resources office, or email

documents to the Human Resources office at on link)[email protected].(click

Please submit cover letter, resume, credentials, references and transcripts for positions

requiring a degree above a high school diploma or G.E.D.

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Employment Application (click on link)

If the position you are applying for is considered Safety Sensitive & listed in the Job

Summary as "Must pass a criminal background check", please fill out the BCA Background

Release Form and submit it with your application.

BCA Background Release Form (click on link)

If you are applying for a position that requires you to drive a motor vehicle you MUST

submit a LLBO Motor Vehicle Report prior to an interview being offered.

Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Form (click on link)

Summary of Job Openings is updated weekly.

Leech Lake Band Member preference, MCT, and other Native American preference applies

You may request a complete job description for any position listed.

All positions require a valid Minnesota driver’s license, current or be insurable

(Unless otherwise stated).

HR must receive your application documents before or no later than 4:30pm on the date

the position is scheduled to close. Late applications received after 4:30pm will NOT be

accepted. Thank you.

Call 218-335-3698 or toll free 1-800-631-5528 for more information

TERO Administrative Assistant

218-335-8359

Secretary

218-335-8374

Compliance Officer

218-335-4530

What is TERO?

TERO stands for Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance or Office.

TERO Ordinances require that all employers who are engaged in operating a business on

reservations give preference to qualified Indians in all aspects of employment, contracting,

and other business activities. TERO Offices were established and empowered to monitor

and enforce the requirements of the tribal employment rights ordinance.

What is the purpose of the TERO program?

The primary purpose of the TERO program is to enforce tribally enacted Indian Preference

law to insure that Indian/Alaska Native people gain their rightful share to employment,

training, contracting, subcontracting, and business opportunities on and near reservations

and native villages

Call office for more information or applications

Temp Employment

Mon-Fri

8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Physical Address

6271 Lower Cass

Frontage Rd

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-3555

1-888-922-7466

The Temporary Employment Program (T.E.P.) provides temporary employment positions

that may lead to full-time employment. For many workers new in the workforce, the LL-

T.E.P. will give them the alternative opportunity not only to develop a positive work history

but to explore the different working environments and opportunities available at Leech

Lake.

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Fax 218-355-3553

• Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a Leech Lake Band member

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Unemployed

• Be willing to do all assigned work

WIA Workforce Investment ACT (WIA) Program

Adult

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Adult Program, provides eight (8) week Work

Experience to eligible adults. Must be unemployed for at least a week, live within our

service area on or near the Leech Lake Reservation. All applicants age 18 and older are

acquired to attend Job Skills & Club Classes.

Provides Ironworker Training assistance travel costs, Job Corps Attendance Clothing

Assistance. GED bonus must have an official copy of GED Certificate, bonus given if

certificate is acquired within a year of passing.

Youth

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Youth Program, provides five (5) weeks Work

Experience to low income eligible youth. Youth ages 14-21 years of age living in our service

area. Youth are placed within tribal programs and Non-Profit Organizations during the

summer months

Enrollments @ Leech Lake


Enrollments

Mon-Wed -Fri

9:00a.m. – 11:30a.m.

&

1:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

218-335-3602

1-800-442-3909

Fax: 218-335-3686

To be considered for enrollment

• Applicant must have a parent enrolled in Leech Lake.

• Applicant must provide a certified birth certificate.

• Process of acceptance, relinquishment or transfer

• The Tribal Council will vote on each submission at each quarterly meeting.

• The application will then be forwarded to the Tribal Executive Committee (TEC) of

the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (MCT) for final determination

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Financial Assistance @ Leech Lake


Energy Assistant

6530 US Highway 2 NW

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-3783

1-866-864-8668

Fax 218-335-3729

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay home heating costs. Households with the

lowest incomes and highest energy costs receive the greatest benefit.

• Size of grant is based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage

• Households with the lowest income and highest fuel costs receive the highest

grants

• Federally funded through US Department of Human Services

• Funds are available for renters or homeowners

• We provide direct payment to the energy supplier

• Educate consumers to use home heating energy efficiently and safely

• Advocate with energy suppliers and human service providers on behalf of

consumers

• Crisis help for utility disconnections or necessary fuel deliveries

• Emergency heating system repair or replacement

• All information provided is confidential and will be handled as such.


• Households who are below 50 percent of the state median income are eligible

Documents Requested

• Application for Energy Assistance Program, Weatherization Assistance Program

and Conservation Improvement program.

• Proof of income for the past three months

• Copy of heating bill

• Copy of electric bill

Intake Procedure


• Call for more information

Fees None

MFIP 218-335-8250

1-866-638-7738

FAX: 218-335-8339

Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Native Employment Work (NEW) Program

MFIP has a limit of 60 months of assistance. Provide twelve (12) week work experience to

eligible Consumers. All job searching consumers are required to attend Job Skills & Club

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Classes.

Education is limited to 12 months or less provided that the education received will ensure

that consumers will have employment in that specific area and the job is available.

Consumers 20 years and under are required to finish their education, either high school or

GED.

Other

Tribal Referral 218-335-3626

1-866-582-0224

Fax:218 335-3630

We assist with Funeral Costs for Leech Lake Band Members.

$5000.00 for funeral expenses of a Leech Lake Band Member

$500.00 funeral donation to the Leech Lake Band Member handling arrangements (this is

to be used for items needed for the funeral)

$250.00 funeral donation to non-band members handling arrangements of a Leech Lake

Band Member (this is to be used for items needed for the funeral)

We assist with Emergency Medical Expenses

This must be a life threatening medical emergency

You must apply for this donation 3-4 days BEFORE your scheduled appointment to receive

services

We assist Elders on a case by case basis.


Funeral Leech Lake Band Members ONLY.

Emergency Medical Expenses Leech Lake Band Members ONLY.

Elders-62 years and older and a Leech Lake Band Member.

Documents Requested

Funeral

• Proof of enrollment

• Proof of income

Emergency Medical Expenses


• Proof of income

• Medical appointment verification

Elders


• Proof of income

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• Other based on an individual basis

Intake Procedure


• Fill out application

Fees None

Health @ Leech Lake


Anishinaabeg

Minosewag

Anishinaabeg Minosewag

Physical address

Leech Lake Health Division

118 Second Street NW

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-4500

1-800-282-3389

Fax: 218-335-8219

Mission Statement

Anishinabekwe Healing Circle Initiative integrates behavioral health with primary

health care for women and adolescent girls who have experienced or are

experiencing trauma, alcohol/drug abuse and/or violence in their lives. The program

will provide assessments, evaluations, education, therapy, and case management.

Community Health

Representatives

Physical address


Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-4507

1-800-282-3389

Fax 218-335-8219

We provide quality outreach health care services and health promotion/disease

prevention services to American Indians and Alaskan Natives within their

communities through the use of well-trained community health representatives.

We provide home health aide services such as housecleaning, personal grooming,

grocery shopping for elders, food distribution delivery, prescription delivery,

monitoring vital signs, and respite care services. We provide medical transportation

service to and from medical appointments. Out of town trips with IHS referrals.

Please contact the CHR office at least two weeks in advance for transports.

Priority List

1. Elders

2. Diabetic/Dialysis

3. Heart/Cancer patients

4. Handicapped

5. The rest of the population

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We reserve the right to deny services to people with warrants, incarceration,

intoxication, or using illegal drugs, treatment facilities, and numerous cancellations.


• Enrolled band members of a federally recognized tribe, with the exceptions of

elderly non-natives or family members.

Documents Requested

• Appointment verification

• Referral from IHS

Intake Procedure

• We now require that clients get a referral from the Indian Health Service

rather than an outlying clinic to qualify for services. Call for more information.

Fees

• none

The Leech Lake

Diabetes Care

Enhancement Program

Physical Address

119 Aspen Avenue (Hwy 371)

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-4511

1-800-282-3389

Fax: 218-335-4541

The Leech Lake Diabetes Care Enhancement Program (LLDCEP) specializes in the

treatment and medical management of people living with diabetes and its co-

morbidities. Schedule and prescreen patients and provide clinical care, which includes

conducting examinations and collect specimens for labs, conduct foot screens,

utilizing the medical record process and assisting patients with standard of care

appointments, release of information, etc. Provide clinical education, Diabetes Self-

Management Education/Training and Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients,

families, and friends in individual and group settings. This includes healthy food

choices, carbohydrate counting, self-monitoring, exercise, weight loss, medications,

insulin use, smoking cessation, coping and depression and insulin pump use.

Provide programs on prevention and awareness for the general community, which

include blood sugar screenings, cooking classes, support groups, talking circles, health

fairs, fitness programs and foot care clinics. Work with youth to emphasize awareness

and prevention of diabetes and the benefits of healthy eating and exercise by using

the W.O.L.F. (Work Out – Low Fat) curriculum and having a summer diabetes camp.

Plan and develop curriculum for ADA recognition, which demonstrates that education

is done according to the National Standards. Provide seminars/workshops on

Diabetes for the staff of Leech Lake Reservation and surrounding areas. Participate in

workgroups and practice program management, reporting, budget preparation,

purchasing protocol, policy and procedure development.

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Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed!

Type 2 diabetes is a growing problem amongst Native Americans. 16% of Native

Americans have type2 diabetes. 30% more have pre-diabetes. Many people have

diabetes for 5-10 years before they are diagnosed. Children are being diagnosed with

diabetes as young as 10 years old. 85% of these kids are obese.

Are you at risk?

• Does someone in your family have diabetes?

• Are you overweight?

• Are you inactive (no regular exercise program)?

• Do you have high blood pressure?

• Do you have high cholesterol or triglycerides?

• Did you or your mom have diabetes during pregnancy?

• Have you been told you have insulin resistance, IGT, or pre-diabetes?

If you answered yes to any of these question you should be tested for diabetes.

Diabetes Fitness

Center

Hours of Operation

Mon-Thu

7:00 a.m-7:00 p.m.

Fri

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sat

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Closed sun

Call for schedule and

Fee options

Hours subject to

change

Diabetes Fitness Center

Physical Address

201 1st Street NW

218-335-2081

Fax 218-335-6252

Our mission is to provide a quality and creative approach to individual and

community based exercise programming to ultimately control and prevent diabetes

in our community. Also note person(s) do not need to have Diabetes to use the

fitness center.

Membership includes

• Orientation with fitness equipment

• Fitness assessments, personal exercise plans

• Personal training sessions

• Group exercise classes

• Seasonal bike rentals/check-out

• Fitness challenges with incentives

• Annual memorial walk/run

Monitor blood sugar pre/post exercise (if needed)

• Monitor blood pressure pre/post exercise (if needed)

• Help obtain medical clearance (if needed)

• Locker room with showers

• Pool use at Palace and Northern Lights Casinos

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• Open to all community members

• Documents Requested

• Medical Clearance - fitness staff will determine if person(s) need a medical

clearance from their provider before fitness center use.

Free membership

You are eligible for a free membership if you fall under any of the following

categories. It is our policy that you MUST show proof of one of the eligibility

requirements to participate in the Leech Lake Diabetes Fitness Center at no charge.

Persons of minimum 1/4 blood quantum of a recognized tribal affiliation.

Current employee of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe,

Leech Lake Gaming Division, Tribal Police, Leech Lake Tribal College, and Indian

Health Service.

*Those who have diabetes will have priority on the exercise machines

Leech Lake Elderly

Nutrition Program

Cass Lake ENP

6216 Upper Cass Frontage

Road

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-8314

218-335-8316

1-866-222-9429

Fax: 218-335-8331

ENP Satellite sites:

Other ENP

Ball Club 218-246-8537

Bena 218-335-5313

Inger 218-659-2652

Onigum 218-335-3995

Sugar Point 218-654-5105

If you live outside these areas

please call Cass Lake ENP for

more information.

Congregate Meals

Meal provision to an elderly client or other eligible participant at a nutrition site,

senior center or some other congregate setting.


Persons who are 60 years of age or older and spouse, regardless of age and other

eligible individuals.

Home Delivered Meals

Meal provision to an elder or other eligible participant at the client’s place of

residence.


Home delivered meal recipients must be 60 years of age or older, home bound by

reason of illness, disability or functional need, and unable to prepare their own meals.

Meals may be made available to individuals with disabilities who reside in a non-

institutional household with and are accompanied by an individual eligible for

congregate meals.

Congregate and Home Delivered Meals

Eligibility will include enrolled members of any recognized tribe aged 55 years or over

within the program service area. Eligibility will include spouse, handicapped or

disabled individual in the same household of the eligible participant who accompany

participant to a congregate site.

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Healthy Heart Project

Mon-Fri

8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

218-335-7241

The Health Heart Project is an incentive program for American Indian people with

Diabetes. We provide case management services and education on how to reduce

risk factors for heart attack and stroke.

Diabetes is a disease in which there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. This

disease can cause damage to the blood vessels, heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves.

Diabetes is a serious problem for the American Indian population with incidence rates

two to three times greater than the United States population in general. American

Indian people also experience higher rates of diabetes complications with

cardiovascular disease being the number one cause of death. Through the Healthy

Heart Project we hope to have a significant impact on these statistics.

Case management appointments can be arranged after hours to accommodate those

who are working during office hours.


• 18 years of age or older

• Diagnosed with type II diabetes

• Exclusion

• Pregnancy

• On Dialysis

• Alcohol/Chemical dependency

• Cancer Treatment


• Physicians’ clearance

• Intake Procedure

An appointment is needed call for more information

Home Care Home Care

Physical address


Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-4507

1-800282-3389

Fax: 218-335-8219

We provide quality outreach health care services and health promotion/disease

prevention services to American Indians and Alaskan Natives within their

communities through the use of well-trained community health representatives.

We provide home health aide services such as housecleaning, personal grooming, and

grocery shopping for elders, food distribution delivery, prescription delivery,

monitoring vital signs, and respite care services. We provide medical transportation

service to and from medical appointments. Out of town trips with IHS referrals.

Please contact the CHR office at least two weeks in advance for transports.

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Priority List

1. Elders

2. Diabetic/Dialysis

3. Heart/cancer patients

4. Handicapped

5. The rest of the population

We reserve the right to deny services to people with warrants, incarceration,

intoxication, or using illegal drugs, treatment facilities, and numerous cancellations.


Enrolled band members of a federally recognized tribe, with the exceptions of elderly

non-natives or family members.

Documents Requested

Appointment verification

Referral from IHS

Intake Procedure

We now require that clients get a referral from the Indian Health Service rather than

an outlying clinic to qualify for services. Call for more information.

Fees: none

Wadiswan

The Nest

Wadiswan "The Nest"

Physical Address


Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-8315

1-866-289-5995

Fax: 218-335-4578

A monitoring program for prenatal, postpartum women and children ages 0-21.

To provide a system to regularly monitor children ages 0 to 21 years old for

appropriate growth and development.

To facilitate the referral of the women and children requiring further assessments

and early intervention services.

Support positive parenting skills.

Home safety checks to assist parents in their efforts to keep their children healthy

and safe.

Promote traditional parenting practices with role clarifications.

Provide clinical appointments with health care providers for women and children.

Services Available

• Home visits

• Parent education/support

• Growth & development assessments

• Home safety education and checks

• Group activities

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• Child & Teen check-ups

• Immunization clinics

• Nest incentive program

• Childbirth classes

• Breast feeding Support

• Prenatal education/support

• Postpartum education/support

• Car seat clinics

• Doula services

• WIC services

Physical Exams

• Headstart & school physicals

• Sports physicals

• Women’s healthcare

• Family planning

• Pregnancy testing

• Birth control management

• HIV/STD testing & counseling

Child & Teen Check-up Schedule

Between Birth and 1 month

At 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 months

At 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 years old

Every 2 years after age 6


• Women and children ages 0-21

• Reside on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation

• Must be eligible to receive Medical Assistance


• Proof of income


Call to make an appointment or for more information

Fees – None

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Physical Address

312 1st Street NW

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-7241

1-800282-3389

Fax: 218-335-8219

We provide expert nutrition education and consultation for a variety of nutrition

related diseases as well as the prevention of those diseases. Some of our services

include:

One-on-one assistance for weight loss

Help in controlling or preventing diabetes or other nutrition related diseases

Help in establishing meal plans

Cooking classes

Prenatal nutrition education

Food safety/sanitation training and education

School/program nutrition education

Menu planning and other services as requested

Increase the knowledge of general nutrition across the lifespan

To provide one-on-one nutrition/medical nutrition therapy counseling for prevention

and treatment in weight control and other nutrition related diseases

To prevent nutrition related diseases in all age groups

To promote healthy eating in pregnancy

To educate food service employees on food safety and sanitation

To provide economic methods and consumerism for shopping

To increase awareness of the relationship of diet to the risk of diabetes

Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program is a resource for low income food stamp

eligible individuals and families. This program promotes diet quality, food security,

shopping behavior, and food safety.

Nutrition Supplement Program is a resource for individuals who have been prescribed

medical supplements for health conditions.


Leech Lake Band Member

Income guidelines for Food Stamp Program, but not for other services

Documents Requested

Proof of income

Intake Procedure

Call for information

Fees-None

Tribal Clinic

Leech Lake

Satellite Clinics

Main 218-335-4500

Other clinic areas

• Ball Club

The Community Clinics provide Medical Services, Nursing Services, Women’s Clinic,

Well-Child Clinics, Diabetic Clinic, Podiatry Services and Mental Health Clinic to

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• Bemidji

• Bena

• Inger

• Nest

• Onigum

residents on or near the Reservation. Services include:

• STD (including HIV) testing, treatment and consulting

• Pregnancy Testing

• Contraception

• Reproductive Health

• Pre-pregnancy Counseling

• Physical Exams

• Immunizations (all ages)

• Health Education

Housing @ Leech Lake


Leech Lake Band of

Ojibwe

Housing Authority

218-335-8280

1-866-223-2233

Fax: 218-335-8367

The mission of the Leech Lake Reservation Housing Authority is to develop affordable

homes and housing opportunities for all Indian families on the Leech Lake Reservation, to

provide efficient/sensitive tenant/home owners and healthy and safe communities.

Housing Authority Programs:

• Development Program

• Maintenance Program

• Community Relations Program

• Modernization Program

• Low-Income Rental Program

• Mutual Help Buyers Program

• Elderly Housing

• Community Planning Program

Leech Lake Housing

MCC Homeless shelter

218-335-7271 or 8288

1-866-223-2233

Leech Lake Housing

MCC Homelessness Program

Mission Statement:

To prevent Homelessness by increasing housing stability and self-sufficiency. We will strive

to better the life of our Tribal members through economic betterment, life style changes,

education, and community development.

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Human Services @ Leech Lake


The Leech Lake Band of

Ojibwe Addictions and

Dependency (A&D)

Program

218-335-8308

Fax: 218-335-8307

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Addictions and Dependency (A&D) Program is responsible

for providing assessment and treatment for substance use disorders, and domestic

violence prevention services for Leech Lake Band Members and other Native American

people residing on the Leech Lake Reservation.

To provide culturally sensitive chemical abuse and dependency assessment and treatment,

and domestic violence prevention services to those in need

To promote recovery and wellness for individuals, families, and communities through

empowerment and freedom from violence and chemical abuse/dependency.

Adolescent Phase II

Services Provided:

To provide education as well as community service to the youth and their families on

alcohol, drug abuse, and relapse prevention in a cultural supportive manner. This program

provides service coordination, communications with other agencies, as well as training and

education to adolescents.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to qualify

• The requirements may change as determined on an individual basis.

Assessment Unit

We provide Rule 25 Chemical Health Assessments for Native American people living within

the boundaries of Leech Lake Reservation. Provide assessments for ages 12 through adult.

Treatment is funded through the Consolidated Chemical Dependency Treatment Fund, and

clients must qualify for this fund under income guidelines. Referrals are received through

self-referrals; courts; probation; Child Welfare; and sometimes through Detox centers and

Hospitals.

We work with approximately 45-50 providers statewide, as well as referrals to the various

Leech Lake CD programs. Clients are referred to Inpatient Treatment, Outpatient

Treatment, Aftercare and Relapse Prevention programs, and Halfway Houses. We

collaborate with treatment centers, social workers, probation officers, and hospitals to

make the best possible plans for clients to obtain and maintain sobriety.

Priority assessments are for pregnant women and adolescents; civil commitments for

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clients who are very ill due to chemical/alcohol use.

Data privacy and confidentiality are strictly adhered to according to policy.


• Enrolled in a federally recognized tribe

• Live within Leech Lake Reservation boundaries

• 12 years old -adult

• Income guidelines apply

Methadone Support Group

Providing continuous education to Leech Lake methadone clients both female and males.

Provides care for clients through a variety of education such as harm reduction, cross

addiction, diversion, along with monitoring mental illness. Our goal is to improve the

compliance in client attendance in the program as well as improving communication with

referral sources to help increase the awareness of need for clients to participate in

treatment while receiving medication assistance.

Outpatient Treatment Program

The Leech Lake Men’s Outpatient Treatment Program is committed to meeting the

therapeutic needs of individual clients through the efficient and convenient provision of

clinically effective services. It is committed to basing its services on a high level of respect,

for the clients and his needs. Men’s outpatient is committed to remaining a strong stable

human service provider. Organizational decisions will be made to ensure the program’s

performance as a quality community resource.


• Adolescent: ages 12-18

• Adult: Male 18 years of age and over

• Non-residential services depend on income guidelines



• Minnesota State ID

• Social Security Number

• Minnesota Drivers License


• Referral from Leech Lake Assessment Unit

• Appointments needed for intakes and all counseling services

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Relapse Prevention & Recovery Maintenance

These clients include men and female clients who are in the program after completing

outpatient treatment or inpatient treatment. Group education or one-on-one counseling is

available to these clients. Harm reduction is one of the main focuses along with other

cultural activities.


Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to qualify. The requirements may change as

determined on an individual basis.

Ahnji Be Mah Diz

Halfway House

Physical Address

16427 69th Ave NW

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-6880

Fax: 218-335-7760

Ahnji Be Mah Diz (ojibwe language meaning "Change your way of life") is a halfway house

located on the Leech lake Reservation, owned and operated by the LLBO. The facility

provides a sheltered live in situation for chemically dependent men who want to live a life

free of alcohol or any other mood altering chemical.

Our program objectives are to guide, support, and encourage alcoholic/chemically

dependent men, coming from a primary treatment or hospital setting. The main focus is to

help them find a comfortable balance physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally, so

that they can return to the community as a productive person. Objectives are usually

accomplished by a client in a period of up to 90 days. The 6 bed facility admits men 18

years and over. Staff is on duty 24 hours a day.

In addition we also provide a sweat lodge that is open to the community, every Tuesday,

which starts tentatively at 4:30. Also we have AA meetings on Tuesdays @ 7:00,

Wednesdays @ 11:00, and Thursdays @ 7:00.


Alcoholic or chemically dependent male

The Leech Lake Family

Violence Program

Physical Address

113 Balsam Ave NW

218-335-3560

(800) 442-3912

Cell: 218-766-0977 Cell

Fax: 218: 335-2482

1-877-766-0977 24 Hour

advocacy

1-866-223-1111 MN

Domestic Violence

Hotline (connects you to

the nearest shelter)

The Leech Lake Family Violence Program believes that violence presents itself in many

forms and that all forms have a destructive effect on not only the victim, but the family,

community, reservation, and society. Violence can affect all aspects of its victim's being

and it can be deadly. The responsibility for the violence lies with the abuser, not the victim.

We believe that violence is a learned behavior and as such can be unlearned.

We are here to break the cycle of violence. The Leech Lake Family Violence Program strives

to do its best in supporting any person affected by family violence in a respectful,

nonjudgmental manner, always seeking the empowerment of each individual in gaining

freedom from violence and abuse.

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We provide:

• Service to domestic violence victims

• Free, confidential help

• Safe, caring environment

• Individual support

• Emergency transportation to safety

• Weekly support group

• Education

• Orders for protection

• Harassment restraining orders

• Referrals

• Legal advocacy

• System advocacy

• 24 hour notice required for transportation to support group, call us during regular

business hours.

Women’s Service's

Outpatient Program

Physical Address

113 Balsam Avenue NW

218-335-3560

1-800442-3912

Fax: 218-335-2482

Services Provided

• Individual & group counseling

• Transportation to and from outpatient treatment, continuing care and medical

appointments

• Child care costs with licensed provider

• Referrals to medical and mental health appointments for women and their

children

• Referrals to prenatal and postpartum checkups

• Bi-weekly case management follow-up sessions

• Referrals for immunizations for women and their children

• Continuing care on Wednesdays 11am-2pm

• Talking circle

• Traditional education

• Positive parenting education

• Living skills

• Special issues: HIV, FAS, FAE, Women's health issues

• Client's children program

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Requirements:

Rule 25 Chemical Use Assessments

18 years of age and older

Leech Lake Child

Welfare Department

Mo -Fri

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

218-335-4435

218-335-3779 Fax

1-866-252-5665

Leech Lake Child Welfare Department

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe places emphasis in honoring the integrity of Leech Lake

families. To support this philosophy, the Child Welfare Department concentrates its

efforts in providing supportive services for families to prevent children from being placed

out of the home and to establish family reunification.

The Leech Lake Child Welfare Department provides services through the following

programs:

• Child Protection Program

• Family Preservation Program

• Foster Care Program

• Urban Child Welfare Program

Mission Statement

To promote a child’s sense of belonging to family and tribe by strengthening the family

structure through the use of the seven Anishinaabe values and by providing services that

ensure the health, safety and well-being of Leech Lake children.

Seven Traditional Anishinaabe Values

• Dabasendizowin (Humility)

• Debwewin (Truth)

• Zoongide’iwin (Courage)

• Gwayakwaadiziwin (Honesty)

• Manaaji’idiwin (Respect)

• Zaagi’idiwin (Love)

• Nibwaakaawin (Wisdom)

Child Protection

Program

218-335-8270

Fax: 218-335-3768

The goal of the Child Protection Program is to provide services that ensure the safety,

permanency and well-being of children.

Services offered through the Child Protection Program include Intake, Assessment, Case

Management, Adoption, Child Treatment Services and Family Support.

Intake Workers gather information from child maltreatment reports made by community

members and mandated reporters to determine if the circumstances should be

investigated or if a family is in need of resources to prevent a child from being placed out

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of the home.

Assessment Workers investigate child maltreatment reports and determine if there is a

need to remove the child from the home due to unsafe conditions or if the household

needs resources to prevent family disruption.

Case Managers provide comprehensive services for the best interest of the child. Services

may be offered to families who have had children placed out of the home with the

ultimate goal of reunifying the family or to connect families with resources that will assist

them in providing a safer environment for their children.

The Treatment Services Coordinator organizes a team of professionals necessary to

determine treatment goals and diagnosis for children in foster care. Services and support

are provided to foster care families to ensure implementation and successful progress

toward meeting the needs of the children in their care.

The Adoption Worker provides interested individuals with information and support

throughout the adoption process. The Adoption Worker is an advocate for and assists the

adoptive family for a period of time after the final adoption ceremony takes place.

The Family Support staff assists families with transportation to necessary appointments

relating to their case plan, completing applications for essential resources, provide

supervised visitations and other services that support families in strengthening their family

structure.

Family Preservation

Program

218-335-8276

Fax: 218-335-4447

The goal of the Family Preservation Program is to provide in-home family services that help

demonstrate alternative parenting methods and coping strategies. The Family

Preservation Program offers short term services to families needing assistance due to lack

of resources or a family dilemma, which if not addressed, could result in disrupting the

family’s stability.

Services offered through these objectives include Child Abuse Prevention, Family Based

Education, Individual & Family Counseling and Truancy Intervention.

Child Abuse Prevention services are provided throughout the community and within the

family to promote & build positive family relationships.

Family Based Education services are available so families may learn the necessary skills to

cope with issues that negatively affect their life and strengthen the family unit.

Individual and Family Counseling services are a resource that is used to help reduce

conflicts affecting family functioning and well-being.

Truancy Intervention services are implemented to help youth overcome attendance

barriers and to be successful in school.

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Foster Care Program

218-335-3622

Fax: 218-335-8272

The Foster Care Program provides foster care licensing for Indian families on and near the

Leech Lake Reservation. The Foster Care Program seeks extended family members or other

Indian families to care for children who need to be placed out of the home until the child

can be reunified with their family. These homes are intended to provide a short-term, safe

and stable environment for children while their family works to improve the conditions

that resulted in the out of home placement.

A license to operate a foster care home must be obtained through the Leech Lake Child

Welfare Commission. Following is the criteria to be licensed for foster care:

• The foster care residence must be located on or near the Leech Lake Reservation.

• The applicant, or applicant’s spouse, must be an enrolled member of a federally

recognized tribe.

• The applicant shall be the primary provider of care in the residence and who shall

be legally responsible for the operation of the residence.

• All foster care parents shall be at least twenty-one years old at the time of

licensure.

Applicants and household members must pass a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)

background check, a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI-Adam Walsh) criminal

background check, a Social Service Child Maltreatment background check and a substance

abuse test

Family Services

ICWA (Indian Child

Welfare Act)

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-8270

1-800-551-0956

ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act)

The Social Workers provide child protection services in conjunction with the various

counties surrounding the Leech Lake Reservation. The workers attend court cases,

advocating for families with the best interest of the child in mind.

Foster Care

This program provides Indian foster care license on and off the reservation. The Leech Lake

foster homes are intended to provide a safe, stable environment for children until they can

be reunited with their families.

Adoption

This program provides interested persons with information concerning adoption. The

worker will complete a home study and this person will then become a prospective

adoptive parent. If a child becomes available the worker will attempt to match this child

with the prospective parents on file. The worker will become an advocate for the family

until the final adoption decree.

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Attendance Intervention

This program is set up to intervene when a child is missing a substantial number of school

days. It is the policy of the Leech Lake Tribal Council to encourage education and learning

among its members. In order to facilitate this policy the Tribal Council enacted a resolution

on compulsory school attendance. The Human Services program is step three of a three

step process to comply with the resolution. The intervention staff will work with family to

resolve issues that are contributing to the attendance problem.

Urban Child Welfare

Program

Urban Area Office

Leech Lake Child

Welfare

Suite 203

1113 E Franklin Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55404

612-721-0331

Fax: 501-729-7834

The Urban Child Welfare Program operates a satellite office for the Leech Lake Child

Welfare Department. Case Management activities are provided by the Urban Child Welfare

Program in coordination with the surrounding county Social Workers. The role of the

Urban Child Welfare Program is to advocate for the needs of the Leech Lake children while

in foster care, provide support for families to reunify with their children and ensure the

counties are following the provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

Opiate Treatment

Physical Address

110 Balsam Avenue NW

Cass Lake, MN 56633

218-335-4514

Fax: 218-335-4580

Mission Statement

To provide community based addiction services that promote holistic recovery and a drug-

free lifestyle for our clients, their families, and their communities. Dedicated to build a

critical mass of healthy individuals to improve community well-being.

Admission Process

• Intake-warrant check

• Meet with counselor

• Meet with Mental Health Therapist

• Team meeting

• History & physical

• Team meeting

• Induction to program

• Ongoing recovery

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Safety @ Leech Lake


Tribal Police

Open 24 hours

7 days a week

218-335-8277

1-888-622-9225

Fax: 218-335-8297

In the event of an

emergency call 911

Mission Statement

To serve the public In partnership with our community, to protect life and property,

prevent crimes and resolve problems

Services:

• Dispatch, Patrol, Investigations, School Liaison, Boat and Water and Animal Control

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Lower Sioux Indian Community

39527 Res. Highway 1,

P.O. Box 308

Morton, MN 56270

507-697-6185

Fax: 507-697-8617

www.lowersioux.com (Click on web address)

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Community Services @ Lower Sioux


People Service 320-522-2111 Water Complaints

Veterans

Representative

Community Member

Representative

507-697-6185

Fax: 507-697-8617

NA

Child Care Services @ Lower Sioux


See Human Services

Department Of Motor Vehicle @ Lower Sioux


Education @ Lower Sioux


Early Childhood

Tribal School

Youth Build

Financial Aid

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Tribal School

Tribal College

Employment Opportunities @ Lower Sioux


Gaming 507-697-8000

1-800-946-2274

Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel

Human Resources

TERO

Temp Employment

WIA

Enrollments @ Lower Sioux


Enrollment/Member

Services

507-697-6185

Enrollment clerk

Ext. 2529

NA

Financial Assistance @ Lower Sioux


Energy Assistant

MFIP

Other

Tribal Referral

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Health @ Lower Sioux


Department of Health 507-697-6185

Health Administrator

Ext. 8624

RN/Community Health

Programming

Ext. 8625

RN/SDPI Coordinator

Ext. 8626

CHR/Community Health

Educator

Ext. 8630

Mission Statement

The mission of the health department is to provide for the operation and administration of

all health related services. This includes providing opportunities for involving Indian people

in defining and meeting their own health needs

Program Description

The Lower Sioux Indian Community administers a Health Services Program consisting of

the following components.

• Contract Health Services

• Community Health Nursing

• Health Promotion/Disease Prevention

• Diabetes Coordinator

Service Area

We service the counties of Redwood and Renville within a 10-mile radius.

Scope of Services

• Home monitoring of vital signs

• Wound Care

• Diabetes Care

• Receive referrals from physicians, counties, and hospital discharges

• Individualized plans of care for specific needs

• Monthly education meetings

• Blood pressure & diabetes screenings are available during regular business hours

in our office

• Assist members with insurance questions

• Flu immunizations are done annually

• Annual Health Fair

• Health management

• Health education

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Housing @ Lower Sioux


Buying

Rental

Housing Authority

507-697-6185

Fax: 507-697-8617

Housing Director

Ext. 2540

Housing Assistant

Ext. 2540

Housing Development

Coordinator

Ext. 2529

Housing Maintenance

Supervisor

Ext. 2528

NA

Homeless shelter

Human services @ Lower Sioux


Chemical Dependency

and Mental Health

Woniya Kini Behavorial

Services

39458 Reservation

Highway 1

Morton, MN 56270

507-697-6288

Fax: 507-697-6947

The mission of our facility is to provide high quality treatment services that are specific to

the needs of our clients and their families.

Woniya Kini Behavioral Services is a culturally based treatment facility that provides

Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Treatment.

It is the hope and efforts of the Lower Sioux Indian Community to:

• Promote Healthy Families and Healthy Individuals

• Promote Healthy Communities

• Provide Indian Country with services for Chemical and Mental Health needs

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Chemical Dependency Treatment

An array of services for individuals experiencing alcohol or other drug problems are offered

at Woniya Kini. They include:

• Group Therapy

• Early Intervention

• Individual Counseling sessions

• Support Groups

• Information and Referral

• Rule 25 Assessments

• Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment options

• Aftercare/Follow-up

• Sweats

The services offered have a special emphasis on Native American Cultural and Spiritual

Values and Beliefs and are interwoven with the Twelve Step Approach. Both the Red Road

Approach and the Twelve Step Approach are implemented at Woniya Kini to ensure the

clients have the best chance possible to gain and maintain long term sobriety.

• Outpatient: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday- 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.

• Relapse Prevention: Monday & Thursday- 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.

• Aftercare: Tuesday- 4 p.m.- 5 p.m.

• Adolescent Aftercare: Wednesday- 3:45 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

• Lower Sioux AA (in Woniya Kini group room)- Thursday- Noon


An array of services for individuals experiencing mental health problems are offered at

Woniya Kini.

Referrals are made to Western Mental Health Center for:

• Diagnostic Assessments

• Medication Review

• Psychological Counseling

Access is provided for traditional cultural and spiritual leaders to facilitate healing and

leadership through:

• Educational Groups

• Individual Grief Counseling

• Sweat Lodge and Other Ceremonies

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The Mental Health Coordinator also works in collaboration with area social services,

medical agencies, and tribal programs to provide comprehensive services which include:

• Individual Counseling

• Case Management

• Medical Referrals

• Assist with Mental Health & Chemical Dependency Commitments

• Group Counseling

Recreation Center 507-697-6185

Director

Ext. 8612

Tobacco Prevention

Worker

Ext. 8612

Recreation Leader

Ext. 8612

Child Care Coordinator

507-697-9108

Recreation Center

“Provides a wide array of recreational activities for all ages. Housed in a state-of-the-art

multi-purpose facility, recreation programming promotes the health and well-being of the

mind, body and spirit.”

Social Services & ICWA

Center

507-697-9108

Fax: 507-697-9111

Social Service Director

ICWA Advocate

Child Care Coordinator

Receptionist

ICWA- What does it mean? The answer is "Indian Child Welfare Act".

This act/law was put into place in 1978, and it governs the practices and procedures of the

state juvenile courts, state social services, and private adoption agencies in this country.

Prior to 1978, a large number if Indian children were being removed from their homes, and

their tribes without the appreciation of their cultural, or traditional child rearing practices.

Congress declared policy for this Nation to protect the best interest of Indian children and

to promote the stability and security of the Indian tribes and families.

This law set a minimum standard for the removal of Indian children from their families and

put into, preferably a "Relative placement", which will reflect the values of our indigenous

culture.

ICWA is applied to the four separate proceedings:

• Foster Care Placement - which is the removing of an Indian Child from their

parents or Indian Custodian for temporary placement in a foster home,

institutions, or the home of a guardian/conservator, where the parent or custodian

can't have the child returned upon demand, where the parental rights have not

been terminated.

• Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) which means any action resulting in the

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• Pre-adoptive Placement which means temporary placement of the child in a foster

home or institution after a TPR but prior to an adoption.

• Adoptive Placement - means the permanent place of the child for adoption

including any action resulting in a final decree of adoption.

Other programs

Child Care

Guardianship

Food shelf

Wellbriety Community Initiative

Safety @ Lower Sioux


Tribal Police

Emergency: 911

Chief of Police

507-697-6185 Ext. 2530

Police Officer

507-697-6185 Ext. 2532

Police Officer

507-697-6185 Ext. 2531

Police Dispatch

507-637-4036

Police Cell Phone

507-430-0473

Lower Sioux Tribal Law Enforcement operates a fully staffed Police Department.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Lower Sioux Tribal Law Enforcement is to protect life & property and

preserve the peace through proactive initiatives and methods that best serve the

community.

The adoption & implementation of the community oriented policing concept and initiatives

to promote, encourage, partnerships with individuals, organizations, and entities to

address and solve problems that contribute to the social ills that plague our communities.

In the spirit of partnership, we will strive to provide the best professional service by

maintaining the highest standards in the field of law enforcement to reflect the integrity of

our community.

Lower Sioux Tribal Law Enforcement services

• To carry out the law enforcement functions and operations of the law

enforcement with the goal of preserving the peace, and the protection of life &

property by means of enforcing tribal, state, and federal laws applicable within the

jurisdiction of the Lower Sioux Dakota community

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• To cooperate with the appropriate state and federal agencies in the investigation

of crimes and civil regulatory laws applicable

• To develop methods of expertise to resolve conflicts and the solving of crimes or

acts of crimes

• To provide police patrol services within the community with the objective of being

visible, vigilant, and responsive to the public

• To respond to calls of assistance requiring police services whether the call requires

police action and/or investigation to pursue and

arrest violators

• To respond to emergency calls that is non-enforcement in nature, ex: fire,

ambulance, civil disputes, etc….

• To develop proactive initiatives that promote community oriented policing

partnerships with the objective of addressing crime and other social ills that plague

our community

• To provide the community with quality police services that are efficient, effective

and fair

• To develop yearly assessments and evaluations of the community to assist in

identifying the trends in crime(s) to best prioritize the functions & operations of

the law enforcement program.

• The efficient and effective management of the law enforcement personnel and

resources

Vision Statement

The vision of the Lower Sioux Tribal Police is become a model and recognized leader in the

field of law enforcement to best provide the Lower Sioux Indian Community with the best

police and protections, thus to safeguard the public with responsive and fair policing that

are acceptable to the communities expectations.

In an effort to transform the vision into reality, the Lower Sioux Tribal Law Enforcement

shall diligently:

Achieve and maintain a higher standard of policing that results in competent and ethical

police officers serving the community

Work to provide efficient and effective management of the law enforcement personnel

and resources

Promote and develop partnerships & initiatives with the goal of creating a community of

harmony and safety for all Motto: Presence, Vigilance, & Response to Protect & Serve

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Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

43408 Oodena Drive

Onamia, MN 56359

320-532-4181

Fax: 320-532 7505

www.millelacsband.com (Click on web address)

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Community Services @ Mille Lacs


Community Centers District 1 Community

Center

43408 Oodena Dr.

Onamia, MN56359

320-532-7423

1-800-709-6445

ext.7585

District 11A Community

Center

2605 Chiminising Dr.

Isle, MN 56342

320-676-1102

1-877-676-1299

District 11 Community

Center 36666 Hwy 65

McGregor, MN 55760

218-768-3311

1-877-768-3311

District 111 Community

Center

45749 Grace Lake Rd.

Sandstone, MN 55072

320-384-6240

1-877-884-6240

The community centers offer numerous programs and services to youth, adults and Elders

in their communities. The specific programs and services the centers offer are listed

separately under the appropriate department.

Services:

Library NA The Nay Ah Shing Upper School Library is open to community members every day from 3-

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Visitors can use periodicals, books, videos and computers for Web searching or word

processing.

Notary Public Services District 1 Office

320-532-7440

District 111 Office

320-384-6240

Urban Office

612-872-1424

Notary Public attests to or certifies writings to make them authentic and official. Notary

Public services are offered free of charge to Band members

Ojibwe Language and

Culture Center

Cultural Director

320-233-6169

Adm. Asst.

320-233-6169

Band members of all ages can participate in sessions at the Ojibwe Language and Culture

Center near Rutledge to learn more about Ojibwe ceremonies, seasonal tasks such as rice

harvesting and sugarbushing, constructing wigwams, and other cultural activities.

Child Care Services @ Mille Lacs


Mille Lacs Early

Education

320-532-4690 ext 2257 Wrap Around Child Care provided in District 1 and School Age Child Care provided in

District 1

Department Of Motor Vehicle @ Mille Lacs


Motor Vehicle Licenses NA The Mille Lacs Band Department of Public Safety provides to owners of motorized vehicles,

including cars, trucks, boats, ATVs, and snowmobiles for all districts. The department no

longer issues Band identification cards

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Education @ Mille Lacs


Early childhood

Program

Early Education

Director

320-532-4690 ext. 2239

District 1 Early

Education

320-532-4690 ext. 2281

District 11 Early

Education

218-768-2051

District 111 Early

Education

320-384-7162

Head Start, Early Head start and daycare services are available for infants, toddlers and

preschoolers ages 0-5 in District 1. District 11 and 111 offer Head Start to children to

children ages 3-5.

Programs:

• Ojibwe Language Program call 320-532-4690

• Nutrition Program call: 320-532-4690 ext. 2213

• Parent Education Evenings

• Family Activity Events

• Time with Child Program

• Mille Lacs Early Education Parent Store

• Parent Committee Meetings

• Head Start Policy Council

Department Contact Information Program Information

Tribal School

Nay Ah Shing

Principal

320-320-532-4695 ext.

2104

Asst. Principal

320-532-4690 ext. 2208

Dean of Students

320-532-4695 ext. 2125

Nay Ah Shing Schools provide education for students grades k-12. Nah Ah Shing is North

Central Association accredited and meets all criteria established by the state of Minnesota.

Programs offered:

• Ojibwe Language and Culture Program

• Upward Bound

• Counseling Services

• Extracurricular Activities

• Sports 8-12

• We Rejuvenate Our Community (We Roc)

• Gifted and Talented Program

• Extended School Day Program

• OdysseyWare Program

• Student Council

• Drum and Dance

• American Indian Business Leaders

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• National Honor Society

• Reading Club

• Video Club

• Boys of Summer

• Powwow Picz

• Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)

• Students Against Disruptive Decisions (SADD)

• Counseling Circle

Youth Build NA

Financial Aid

Mille Lacs Band

Scholarship Program

Scholarship and Career

Specialist

320-495-3702 ext.32

Scholarship and Career

Specialist

320-495-3702 ext. 31

1-866-916-5282

This program provides financial aid to all Band members as they pursue their educational

goals and rewards them financially when they achieve those goals. This program is not

intended to replace other forms of financial aid. All applications and forms can be found at

www.millelacsband.com under Programs & Services and Education.

• Scholarship and Awards

• Academic Achievement Awards

• Educational Enrichment

Scholarship from

Public Safety

Scholarship

Director of Public Safety

320-532-7540

The Public Safety Department offers one scholarship annually to a qualified Band member

who is majoring in criminal justice and is in his or her second year at an accredited college

.For eligibility requirements and additional information contact Director of Public Safety.

Employment Opportunities @ Mille Lacs


Gaming 1-800-472-6321

1-800-626-5825

Grand Casino Hinckley

Grand casino Mille Lacs

Human Resources Employment Specialist

320-532-7460

The department is responsible for posting current job with the Band’s government and

completing employment verifications, background and drivers license checks.

TERO

Temp Employment

WIA

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Work Force Center 320-532-7407

1-800-922-4457

Fax:320-532-3785

The Workforce Center was established under Public Law 280 102-477 as a one-stop center

for eligible recognized tribal members that meet the 200% poverty limit to assist with

obtaining or retaining employment. It also helps families become self-sufficient through

Adult and Youth Comprehensive services that promote lifelong learning as a means to

achieve viable and competitive occupational skills.

Services:

• Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF)

• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Assistance /Adult Basic Education

• Elder Supplement Income Program

• Child Care Assistance Program

• Youth Summer Employment

Enrollments @ Mille Lacs


Enrollment Director of Tribal

Operations

320-532-7879

320-630-2430

Enrollments Tech

320-532-7440

Enrollment Asst.

320-532-7512

Tribal Operations

Specialist

320-532-7730

This service assists people who want to enroll as a Mille Lacs Band member. It also

provides enrolled Band members with tribal identification cards.

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Financial Assistance @ Mille Lacs


Energy Assistant Coordinator

320-532-4181 ext.2552

Eligibility Tech.

320-532-4181 ext. 7850

Fax: 320-532-7546

After Hours

320-237-6693

The Bands energy programs provide state grants for energy assistance, crisis, energy

related repairs, and weatherization of homes for Band members who live on Mille Lacs

Reservation. Reach Out for Warmth, a year-round fuel fund, is also available. Band

members who live off tribal lands can contact their local community action program listed

in the yellow pages. However, Elders who live anywhere in the continental United States

are eligible for electric and heating bill assistance if they have exhausted their local energy

assistance grants (documentation is required).

MFIP

Other

Burial Insurance

Administrative Asst

320-532-7470.

Burial Insurance Benefits cover the funeral-related expenses of all enrolled Band

members.

Other

Circle of Health

Circle of Health

2605 Chiminising Dr.

Isle, MN 56342

320-676-8214 ext.251

Circle of Health is a Mille Lacs Band program that pays for deductibles, co pays, and

insurance premiums for Mille Lacs Band members. Circle of Health is the payer of last

resort. All Band members are eligible no matter where they live. One policy per family

/household is allowed.

Other

Discretionary Loan

Program

Discretionary Loan Asst.

320-532-7846

Band members who received their minor trust fund and have funds available for

garnishment from their per capita payments, may qualify for a loan of up to $500 to be

repaid from the Band member’s next per capita payment.

Other

Emergency Assistance

Coordinator

320-532-4181 ext.2552

Support Tech.

320-532-4181 ext.7850

Fax: 320-532-7546

After Hours

320-630-2687

This program is a loan and grant program that provides limited assistance to Band

members living in the United states.

Services include:

• Loan services-signed promissory note required

• Grocery voucher-two per household per year allowed

• Rent/deposit-available once every two years

• Electric/gas bill-maximum of 75% of bill

• Clothing-one time loan for clients leaving a treatment or correctional facility

• Elder energy

• Medical funeral travel-must be more than a 12 hour stay to qualify; for immediate

family(spouse, parent, child, sibling, step child, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle ,niece, nephew, in-law)

Other

Entrepreneurial and Executive Director

320-532-7429

Entrepreneurial and Finance Literacy Program offers many services to Band members who

wish to start their own business or who already operate a business

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Finance Literacy

Program Eligibility

Entrepreneurial and Finance Literacy Program is available to all Band members

Other

Emergency Housing

Services Loan

Property Manager

320-532-7456

An emergency housing service loan is available for Mille Lacs Band members who have

encountered an emergency that was unforeseen and beyond their control. If the

emergency has caused the band member to fall behind in basic living needs, he or she is

eligible to apply for a noninterest emergency loan.

Other

Revolving Loan Funds

Loan Specialist

320-532-7467

Band members over the age of 18 can apply for personal loans from this fund.

Tribal Referral

Health @ Mille Lacs


Health NA The Mille Lacs Band operates three clinic locations across the reservation to make high-

quality health care available to Band members. The Band also offers public health services

to Band communities, behavioral health services, family services such as child welfare and

foster care services, and community support services to assist Elders and Band members in

need

NE-IA-SHING Clinic

District 1

Clinic Hours

Mon-Fri

8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

General

320-532-4163

1-888-622-4163

Dental

320-532-4779

Diabetes

320-532-7790

This clinic provides immunizations, annual physicals, annual dental screenings, and many

other health services.

Services:

• Diabetic Clinic

• Dental Services

• Optometry and Optical Services

• Audiology Services

• Registered Dietician Counseling

• Community Diabetes Representative

• Laboratory Services

• Radiology Services

• Nursing Services

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• Traditional Healing

• Pharmacy

• Tele-Medicine Clinics

AAZHOOMOG Clinic General

320-384-0149

This clinic provides immunizations, annual physicals, annual dental screenings, and many

other health services

Services:

• Diabetes Clinic

• Registered Dietician Counseling


• Laboratory Services

• Radiology Services


• Tele-Pharmacy

District 111 Clinic

Center Services-East

Lake Community Center

Mon-Fri

East Lake Community

Center General

218-768-3311

Clinic Services are offered Mon-Fri by a doctor and/or nurse practitioner.

Services

• Diabetes Clinics

• Registered Dietitian Counseling


• Diabetes Team Program

• Fitness Program

• Nutrition Educator

• Tele-Pharmacy

• State Health Improvement Project (SHIP)


Public Health Director

320-532-7459

Services:

• Prenatal Visits

• Postpartum Visits

• Well Child Services

• Family Planning

• Community Doula Project

• Breast Feeding Counseling

• Home Safety

• CPR Classes

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• Parenting Education

• Woman Infant and Children (WIC)

• Mothers and Children (MAC) Program/Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors

(NAPS)

• Communicable Disease Follow-Up

• Community Health Representatives (CHR)

• Home Health Aides/Elder Care Aids/Home Maker

• In Home Care

• Tobacco Cessation/Second Hand smoke

• Medication Delivery (see CHR Transporter #’s)

• Medication Management and Set Up

• Circle of Life Plus/Alpine Medical Alert

Housing @ Mille Lacs


Buying

Home Loan Program

Finance Manager

320-532-7435

Loan Coordinator

320-532-7748

Financing is provided to qualified applicants to purchase an existing home, construct a new

home, or refinance an existing home mortgage.

Rental

Elders Assistant Living

Units

Health Director

320-532-4163

Assisted Living Unit

Nurse Manager RN

320-532-7565

Assisted living units in all three districts-Mille Lacs, Hinckley, and East Lake offer housing,

basic daily living services, nutrition assistance, nursing assistance, occupational therapy,

and activities. The units are available for Mille Lac Elders.

Rental

Housing

Director

320-532-4732

General Manger

320-532-7454

The goal of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Housing Department is to provide affordable,

attractive, safe and comfortable homes to Mille Lacs Band members. New programs and

services may be developed periodically so please call for more information.

Rental

Rental Housing units

Property Manager

320-532-7456

Resident Service Asst.

Single-family rental units are available to Band members. Rent is based on the total

household income, and occupancy standards apply. A damage deposit is required prior to

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320-532-7455

320-532-4181

Resident Service Cord.

320-532-7430

occupancy.

There is a waiting list

Home Loan Renovation Loan Coordinator

320-532-7748

Financing is provided to qualified applicants to renovate an existing home. Applicants

incomes are verified and credit checks are conducted.

Homeless Shelter N.A.

Human Services @ Mille Lacs


Behavioral Health Clinic Director

320-532-7774

Receptionist

320-532-4754

320-532-7776

800-709-6445 ext. 7776

Services:

• Rule 25 Chemical Assessments

o District 1

� Chemical Dependency Counselor call: 320-532-7770

� Chemical Dependency Counselor cal: l320-532-7771

� Adolescent Chemical Dependency Counselor call: 320-532-7772

o District 11

� Chemical Dependency Counselor call: 320-768-2431

o District 111

� Chemical Dependency Counselor (Lake Lena) call: 320-384-0149

� Chemical Dependency Counselor (Hinckley) call: 320-384-6696

• Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings

o District 1 call:320-532-7770

o District 11 call:218-768-2431

o District 111 call:320-384-0149 or 320-384-6696

Call for dates and times.

• Relapse Prevention/Aftercare Program

o District 1 call: 320-532-7770


o District 111 call: 320-384-0149 or 320-384-6696

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• Adolescent Chemical Health Group



o District 111 call: 320-384-6696

• Chemical Dependency Outpatient Treatment Program

o Chemical Dependency Counselor call: 320-532-5292

o Chemical Dependency Counselor call: 320-532-4427

• Halfway House Program

o House Manager/ Lead Counselor call: 320-532-4768

o HWH Case Aide 320-532-4777

• Sobriety Feast held twice a month

Mental Health Services Appointments

320-532-7773

Mental health evaluations and counseling are provided to individuals and families

Services:

• Non Violent Group is support groups for individuals dealing with anger issues.

o District 1 Men’s Non Violent Group call: 320-532-7776 ext. 2416

o District 1 Woman’s Non Violent Group call: 320-532-7776

o District 111 Men and Woman’s Non Violent Group Call 320-384-0149

o Woman’s Circle District 111 call: 320-384-0149

Family Services After Hours

320-630-2444

Director

320-532-7764

Case management and other social services are provided to Band families that have

children in foster care.

Staff:

• Lead Social worker

• Intake and Referral Screener

• Administrative Case Aide

• Office and financial Coordinator

District 1

• Elder Medical Outreach Social Worker

• Social Worker

• Family Support Worker

• Adoption Permanency Worker

District 11

• Social Worker call: 218-768-4432

• Family Support Worker call: 218-768-7042

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District 111

• Social Worker call: 320-384-0149 ext.305

• Family Support Worker call: 320-384-0149 ext. 306

Urban Office

• Social Worker call: 612-870-3795

Foster Care Program Coordinator

320-532-7820

This program licenses and trains Band member to become foster families and monitors

placement of children with these families. Call for information about foster care support

groups.

Elder Medical Social

Worker/Elder Advocate

Elder Medical Social

Worker

320-532-7814

218-768-3311

A medical social worker is available to assist Mille Lacs Band Elders with Medicare and

Insurance issues, and any additional medical and social issues they are facing. Contact us

for more information.

Wisdom Steps Community Health

Educator

320-532-4163 ext. 7812

This program encourages Elders to become more aware of and responsible for their health

by advocating for proper nutrition, regular exercise, and health screenings. This program is

available in all districts

Elder Nutrition Program Coordinator

320-532-7494

This program provides home-delivered noon meals to Elders. Group dining is also offered

in the community centers in all three districts.

Food Distribution

Program On Indian

Reservations (FDPIR)

Program Manager

320-532-7496

Warehouse Tech.

FDPIR is an alternative to food stamps for American Indian households. The program

provides food packages rather than coupons or cards and operates primarily in rural areas

where food stores are not conveniently located.

Women’s Project Project Administrator

320-532-7793

320-630-2499

This program provides woman in abusive relationships with information, referrals, legal

advocacy, emergency shelter, transportation, and support groups. Please contact one of

the contacts.

• District 1

o Women’s Project Advocate call: 320-532-4780 or 320-630-2691

o Sexual Assault Advocate call: 320-532-4780

• District 11

o Women’s Project Coordinator call: 218-768-4412 or 320-630-2676

• District 111

o Women’s Advocate 320-630-2678

Women’s Project

Shelter

Shelter Manager

320-495-3514

The Women’s Project Shelter provides secure shelter for battered women and their

children. 1-866-867-4006

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Safety @ Mille Lacs


Tribal Police Chief of Police

320-532-7411

Deputy Chief

320-532-7412

The Tribal Police Department ensures the safety and security of Band members and local

communities. The Department, which began in 1984 with one officer, has grown to employ

20 full-time officers.

Cops In School Program School Resource Officer

This program provides a proactive, community-oriented law enforcement presence at the

Nay Ah Shing Schools. Information about drugs, alcohol, gangs, safety and other issues

facing youth is also disseminated.

Emergency

Management

Coordinator

320-532-4181 ext. 2558

320-362-0435

Fax: 320-532-7546

The Bands Emergency Operations Plan is designed to protect Band Property and Band

member’s lives and property through preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery

related to natural, technical, hazardous material, and terrorism disasters. The plan

delegates 24 hour disaster coordination to the Bands Tribal Emergency Response

Committee.

Public Safety Director of Public Safety

320-532-7540

Neighborhood Watch

Group

320-532-7540

Child Passenger Safety

Program

320-532-7531

Canine Registration

320-532-7531

Project Jumpstart

No number

The Public Safety Department sponsors several programs to help ensure the safety of the

Band members and local communities, including a neighborhood watch, a child passenger

safety seat program, and Project Jumpstart. The department also offers canine registration

and issues motor vehicle licenses

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Red Lake Band of Chippewa

P.O. Box 550

Red Lake, MN 56671

218-679-3341

Fax: 218-679-3378

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Community Services @ Red Lake


Anishinabe Legal

services

218-679-2281 Legal Assistance

Beltrami County

Services

218-679-3945 Satellite office located at New Beginnings in Redby for the Red Lake Reservation residents

Division of

Rehabilitation

218-679-2152 Assisting Native American with disabilities obtain and maintain employment

Family and Children

Services

218-679-2122

Food Distribution 218-679-3720 Providing healthy food and resources to low income families

Pregnant Woman with

Children Program

218-679-3331

Red Lake Newsletter 218-679-3561 Community News, Job postings, and announcements

Little Rock Community

Center

218-679-3594

Red Lake Community

Center

218-679-3221

Redby Community

Center

218-679-5974

Ponemah Community

Center

218-554-7474

Boys and Girls Club 218-679-2556 Located in Red Lake and Ponemah

Transit/Bus Service 218-679-2395 Transportation hours 6:00 am to 6:00 pm with last call at 4:30 p.m. for the day. On

reservation rides only. Riders traveling to Ponemah must schedule early.

WIC 218-679-3134 Located in Red Lake and Ponemah

Child Care Services @ Red Lake


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New Beginnings

Child Care Program

679-3350 Assisting families that are residing on the Red Lake reservation, employed, in training or

education programs with child care assistance, Licensing and Training for child care

providers.

Beltrami County

Services

218-679-3945 Satellite office located at New Beginnings in Redby for the Red Lake Reservation residents

Department Of Motor Vehicle @ Red Lake


Red Lake Tribal Council 679-3341 Vehicle Registration and Business Licenses

Education @ Red Lake


Early Childhood 218-679-3535

218-679-3396

218-554- 7331

ECFE

Head Start – Red Lake

Ponemah

Red Lake School District 218-679-3353 K-12

Youth Build 218-679-3350 Garnett Mountain

Financial Aid 218-679-3350 Located at New Beginnings in Redby

Tribal College 218-679-2860 Community College

Employment Opportunities @ Red Lake


Gaming 218-679-2808 Main Office for Red Lake Seven Clans Casino / Hotel/ Convention Center, Thief River Seven

Clans Casino/ Hotel/Waterpark and Warroad Seven Clans Casino

Human Resources 218-679-3171 Tribal Employee Services

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TERO 218-679-3350 Located at New Beginnings in Redby

Temp Employment 218-679-3350 Located at New Beginnings in Redby

WIA 218-679-3350 Located at New Beginnings in Redby

Enrollments @ Red Lake


Tribal Enrollment 218-679-3341 Located at the Red Lake Tribal Council

Financial Assistance @ Red Lake


Energy Assistant 218-679-3336 BI-CAP, Weatherization and Fuel assistance

MFIP 218-679-3350 Located at New Beginnings in Redby

Other

Tribal Referral

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Health @ Red Lake


Indian Health Service 218-679-3912 Medical, Dental, Optometry, and Emergency services

Comprehensive Health 218-679-3316 EMS, Community Health Nurses, Behavioral Services, Outpatient and Inpatient, Dietician,

Diabetes, Fitness Center,

Housing @ Red Lake


Buying 218-679-3368

Rental 218-679-3897

Homeless shelter 218-679-3171

Human Services @ Red Lake


Safety @ Red Lake


Tribal Police 218-679-3313

Red Lake Tribal Courts 218-679-3303 Civil , Criminal, Juvenile / Probation

Red Lake Fire

Department

218-679-3473

Ponemah Fire 218-554-7501

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Department

Equay Wiigamig –

Woman’s Shelter

218-679-3443 Emergency shelter in domestic violence situations, Educators in the History of violence,

support groups, court advocacy, sexual assault advocacy.

DNR 218-679-3959 Wildlife and Forestry services and Prevention Programs

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Upper Sioux Indian Community

P.O. Box 147, 5738 Hwy 67 East

Granit Falls, MN 56241

320-564-2360

Fax: 320-564-3264

www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov (Click on web address)

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Community Services @ Upper Sioux


Public Works 320-564-6369

Fax: 320-564-0043

Maintenance

Child Care Services @ Upper Sioux


Department Of Motor Vehicle @ Upper Sioux


Education @ Upper Sioux


Early Childhood

Tribal School

Youth Build

Financial Aid

Tribal College

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Employment Opportunities @ Upper Sioux


Gaming 320-564-2121

1-866-293-2121

Fax: 320-564-2547

Prairies Edge Casino Resort

Human Resources

TERO

Temp Employment

WIA

Enrollments @ Upper Sioux


Financial Assistance @ Upper Sioux


Energy Assistant

MFIP

Other

Tribal Referral

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Health @ Upper Sioux


Indian Health Services

320-564-2360

Fax: 320-564-3264

Services

• CHR

• Home Health Aide

• Diabetes Coordinator

• Community Transport Assistant

• Meal Site Cook

Call for more information on program

Housing @ Upper Sioux


Buying

Rental 320-564-3853

Fax: 320-564-469

NA


Homeless shelter

Human Services @ Upper Sioux


Social Services 320-564-2360

Fax: 320-564-2550

Services

• ICW Manager

• CD Counselor/Assessor

• ICWA Youth Specialist

• Mental Health Manager

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• Mental Health Counselor

• Tobacco Prevention Coordinator


Safety @ Upper Sioux


Tribal Police

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White Earth Tribal Council

P.O. Box 418

White Earth, MN 56591

218-983-3285

Fax: 218-983-4299

www.whiteearth.com (Click on web address)

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Community Services @ White Earth


Public Transit

Hours of Transportation

Mon-Fri

5:00a.m. to 7:30p.m.

218-983-3283

1-888-845-6787

Fax: 218-983-3253

Need a ride? We’ll pick you up.

Now there are more ways to reach your destination Simply find your route on our transit

schedule and leave the driving up to us.

WE ARE: Convenient, Reliable, Affordable

Fees

Regular route $1.00 one way

Dial a ride $2.00 one way

For more information about routes please call

Public Works

218-983-3202

Fax: 218-983-4350

Solid Waste

218-473-3222

Water & Sewer 218-983-3202

Fax: 218-983-4350

White Earth Land

Settlement Act

1-888-760-6222

218-751-6619

The White Earth Land Settlement Act (WELSA) was passed in 1986 extinguishing the White

Earth land claims by retroactively approving the illegal land transfers. In exchange, WELSA

provided that the allottees or their heirs would be compensated financially. The monetary

compensation is to be based on the fair market value of the land at the time of taking,

minus any money received by the allottee at the time, plus interest to date. The White

Earth tribal government also received 6.6 million dollars for economic development

purposes.

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Child Care Services @ White Earth


White Earth Child Care

Program

Mon-Fri

8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Central Time.

Mahnomen Child Care

& Learning Center

2235 College Rd. Suite 1

Mahnomen, MN 56557

218-935-0314

Fax: 218-936-3007

White Earth Family

Child Care & Learning

Center

PO Box 418

White Earth, MN 56591

Physical Address

40560 Co. Hwy 34

Ogema, MN 56569

218-983-3285 Ext. 1405

Fax: 218-983-4106

Program Director

ext. 1407

Our program manages 2 licensed child care learning centers that strive to offer quality

care to the children they serve.

*Licensed to serve ages 0-12

Mahnomen Child Care Learning Center provides age appropriate activities. The staff is

positive role models for all center children. Our focus is on building self-esteem and

enhancing social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of all children. This is

accomplished through a curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and through

positive interactions and communication between center children, parents, and staff.

The activities at Mahnomen Child Care Learning Center are designed to enhance a child’s

creative learning and critical thinking skills. These activities include both teacher directed

and child-initiated activities.

*Licensed to serve ages 0-3

White Earth Child Care Learning Center provides age appropriate activities. Our focus is on

building self-esteem and enhancing social, emotional, intellectual, and physical

development of all children. This is accomplished through a curriculum that is

developmentally appropriate and through positive interactions and communication

between center children, parents, and staff.

The activities at White Earth Child Care Learning Center are designed to enhance a child’s

creative learning and critical thinking skills.

These activities include both teacher directed and child-initiated activities.


Assistance

Child Care Assistance

Specialist

218-983-3285 Ext. 1380

Assistance

This program helps parents who are working or attending school, and who do not qualify

for any other child care assistance programs such as county or school funded sources, and

who are having difficulties in paying for their child care costs. Eligibility is based on the

following:

Household income and family size

Verification of Native American descent (children, parents or grandparents)

Verification of work or school (min.20hrs/week)

Must reside in our service area (Becker, Mahnomen and a portion of Clearwater Counties)

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You must reapply for assistance every 12 months and notify the agency of any changes in

household income.


Licensing

Child Care Specialist

Trainer/Licensor

218-983-3285 ext. 1215

Licensing

This program licenses Child Care Providers on or near the White Earth Reservation. The

goal of the licensing program is to improve the quality and availability of child care

throughout our service areas (Becker, Mahnomen, and a portion of Clearwater County).

This program is for anyone who is an enrolled member in a federally recognized tribe OR a

direct descendant of an enrolled member. There are many advantages to becoming a

licensed child care provider that are listed in our Provider Information Packets. Assistance

in the start up of a child care program is available. Please contact our office for more

information on services.

White Earth Early

Childhood

Readmobile

Child Care Specialist

218-983-3285 Ext. 1215

Our Readmobile Outreach Unit provides and promotes early literacy experiences to the

children, parents and child care providers of the White Earth Reservation. The Readmobile

visits child care providers (licensed, group, center or FFN) to help them with creating print

rich environments, storytelling, reading, home visiting and library services. The

Readmobile also provides access to the Ojibwe language by offering books, labels and

other resources rich in language. Teaching and learning the Ojibwe language is a priority to

revitalize our language and culture.


Training

Child Care Curriculum

Specialist/Trainer

218-983-3285 Ext. 1225

The Early Childhood Training/Education initiative offers quality improvement and early

childhood development classes to licensed and unlicensed providers, parents, families,

and community members. A variety of topics and curriculums are used to offer early

childhoods information through these classes, such as: Positive Indian Parenting, Six Key

Strategies for Promoting Children’s Mental Health in Early Childhood Programs, SIDS/SBS,

Stop it Now (Preventing child Sexual Abuse), Project Exceptional (Children and Challenging

Behavior: Making inclusion work), Program for Infant and Toddler Curriculum (PITC),

Touch Points (Dr. Brazelton), Sensory Processing Disorders, Hand in Hand (Play

Intervention), SEEDS (Literacy and School Readiness), and Creative Curriculum for Infants,

Toddlers, and Twos and Preschoolers. These classes are co-sponsored with CCRR.

At our site visits and classes the Early Childhood Training/Education Initiative supports

children and their families by partnering with the providers to develop and provide

culturally appropriate ideas for activities, experiences, and routines. We support and

promote providers and parents to use “Ages and Stages” as a screening tool to see where

the children are in their development so they can foster children to their next

developmental milestone in all areas in their environment.

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To assess the progress of each child’s development we support having parent/teacher

conferences two times a year using the “Creative Curriculum Development Continuum.”

White Earth Childhood

Initiative

Early Childhood

Coordinator Community

Outreach Specialist

218-983-3285 ext 1201

This is a coalition of community parents, volunteers, programs, agencies and schools

whose goal is to help improve the lives of children zero to five. We work to provide

ongoing community projects to ensure children are safe, healthy and ready for school. We

encourage parent participation in their children's activities at home, child care, pre-school

and community. We work to provide parents with the resources they need for their

children to grow and have a bright and fulfilling future.

Department Of Motor Vehicle @ White Earth


License Bureau 218-983-3285 ext. 1338

Education @ White Earth


Head Start 218-983-3285 ext. 1270 NA

Tribal School

Circle of Life

Circle of Life School

P.O. Box 418

White Earth, MN.

56591

218-983-4180

Fax: 218-983-3767

NA

Tribal School

Pine Point

Pine Point School

P.O. Box 8

Ponsford, MN 56575

218-573-3550

NA

Youth Build

Scholarships 218-983-3285 ext. 1227 NA

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Johnson O’Malley 218-983-3285 ext. 1251 Na

Financial Aid 218-983-3285 NA

Tribal College

218-935-0417

Fax: 218-935-0423

Gaawaabaabiginakaag

Gabegikedaasowigamig

WETCC Vision Statement

We carry into the future the way we were given

WETCC Mission Statement

White Earth Tribal Community College, an Anishinaabe controlled liberal arts institute of

higher education is dedicated to educational excellence through provision of a culturally

relevant curriculum, in partnership with students, staff, community and industry

Statement on the Value of Diversity

When we live the seven teachings of the Anishinaabeg, we understand and embrace the

diversity of Turtle Island. We understand that we live within the circle of life-the land, the

rocks, the trees, the plant beings, the animals, the birds, the insects, all the peoples of the

world-and all of us are equally important. Manaaji’idig. Therefore, WETCC encourages and

embraces the diversity of all that is.

The White Earth Tribal and Community College achieved accreditation in October 2008.

Employment Opportunities @ White Earth


Gaming 1-800-313-7469 Shooting Star Casino

Human Resources 218-983-4646 ext. 5852 NA

TERO

Temp Employment

National Tribal Claims

Center

National Tribal Claims

Center

214 So Main St.

Mahnomen, MN 56557

We are a Third Party Administrator owned and operated by the White Earth Band of the

Ojibwe.

We place special emphasis on providing jobs and opportunities to Native American

individuals. National Tribal Claims Center is dedicated exclusively to tribal business.

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218-936-5575

1-866-433-7890

We recognize and understand the cultural distinctions of tribal communities and how they

affect health benefit plans.

Our goal as a Tribal Nation is to work with other Tribal Nations to meet the unique needs

of Native American communities and to offer a personal, caring approach to the service we

provide.

WIA

Enrollments @ White Earth


Enrollments

877-835-1906

Financial Assistance @ White Earth


Energy Assistant 218-983-3290 NA

MFIP

Other

Tribal Referral

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Health @ White Earth


Health NA White Earth Tribal Health is dedicated to excellence in healthcare

by providing and promoting healthy living, honoring traditional

healing practices, and restoring the balance of mind, body, and spirit

White Earth Home

Health Agency

218-983-3286

Fax:218-983-3724

The overall objective of the White Earth Home Health Agency is to provide client oriented,

efficient services, and education to individuals, families and the communities of the

Reservation. A variety of home and community based services are available through our

agency

White Earth Substance

Abuse Program

218-983-3286

1-800-950-3248 Ext.

1297

The White Earth Substance Abuse Program believes addiction can be successfully treated.

Substance abuse is one of most serious health problems on the reservation. If you or

someone you know has a problem with alcohol or drugs don’t wait for it to go away, it

won’t. We provide treatment in a culturally relevant way.

Funding eligibility must be determined at time of the assessment, prior to placement. Our

main source of funding is the Minnesota Health Care Plans and State of Minnesota

Consolidated Chemical Dependency Treatment Fund (CCDTF). The CCDTF provides funding

for enrolled members or descendant living on the White Earth Reservation who fall into

the income guidelines

Services Available:

• Assessments

• Transportation

• Prevention Program

• Outpatient / Phase IV treatment

• Adolescent Outpatient / Phase IV

• Inpatient treatment

• Problem Gambling Counseling

White Earth Elderly

Nutrition Program

218-983-3286 Ext 1266

Fax: 218-983-4308

Elderly Nutrition

• Services available for elders:

• Congregate meals

• Home delivered meals

• Nutrition education

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• Information and referral services

• Social events

• Employment opportunities

• Exercise sessions, including water aerobics

• Limited caregivers support and transportation

Community Health

Representative (CHR)

NA The purpose of the program is to improve the general health status of the Ojibwa people

through direct home care services and patient/community health education. The CHR

program is staffed to provide a variety of preventative and supplemental healthcare

services. We do outreach work and assist with transportation to medical facilities for

persons who have no other mode of travel in accordance with the transportation policy.

We also assist in specialty areas such as blood pressure clinics, diabetes monitoring,

physical therapy, EMS and first responder training, injury control, vector control, mental

health, WIC, and ENP.

• Health Education:

All CHR's are required to obtain a Certified Nursing Assistant and Health Care Providers

Certificate and CPR training.

• Case Findings:

Coordinate with other programs and resources to carry out efforts in early detection of

diseases by participating at community health fairs and by assisting with health screenings.

• Advocate Services:

Provide information to the clients and make referrals as necessary to assist them in

maintaining safe and sanitary living conditions.

• Transportation and delivery:

Assist and transport clients to medical appointments according to policy and deliver

medical supplies.

• Interpret/Translate:

Assist clients with necessary paperwork needed to obtain services. Be an active link to

other service providers for those with language barriers, visual, or hearing impairments

White Earth Tribal

Mental Health

218-983-3286

Fax: 218-983-4236

White Earth Tribal Mental Health program is designed to meet the mental health needs of

White Earth tribal members and their families who reside on or near the Reservation.

The White Earth Mental Health program provides a comprehensive plan for counseling,

education, and support. Our program works toward the goals of increasing positive family

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interactions, and ultimately healthier lifestyles and communication for all members of the

community

The white Earth Mental Health program utilizes traditional and cultural concepts while

working with individuals and families. The medicine wheel is used to keep a balance in our

lives and our communities.

Services Offered:

• Mental Health counseling - Focus is to provide counseling services to adults,

children, and families. Services are based on individual, child, and family needs and

are offered at varying levels of involvement, such as crisis intervention, individual

and family counseling sessions, home-based services and family and community

support services.

• Children's case management services - A holistic, wrap-around approach to

providing services to children and their families. Assistance is provided to help

families bridge 'two worlds' through a combination of education, support, and

advocacy.

• Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) - CTSS includes psychotherapy

and skills training, which consists of activities designed to promote skill

development of both child and family. The goal of CTSS is to promote family

preservation, unification, and family integration into the community.

• Adult Rehabilitate Mental Health Services (ARMHS) - ARMHS instructs, assists, and

supports a client in areas such as medication education and monitoring basic

social and living skills. The goal is to restore each person's ability for independent

living, socialization, and effective life management.

Referral Process:

The White Earth Tribal Mental Health program receives referrals from individuals, Indian

Health Service professionals, Tribal and local social service agencies, physicians, teachers,

school coordinators, and others who are concerned. All referrals are taken either in person

with a mental health worker or over the phone, and remain strictly confidential.

Oshki Manidoo Center

Oshki Manidoo Center

1741 15th Street NW

Bemidji, MN 56601

218-751-6553

Fax: 218-751-1846

Understanding, respecting and honoring the strengths and needs of Native American

and non Native American youths, families, and communities affected by substance

abuse and mental health struggles.

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• Licensing / Governing Body: The Oshki Manidoo Center (OMC) is licensed by the

MN Department of Human Services under MN Rule 2960 as a children's residential

facility with chemical dependency and restrictive techniques certifications. Mental

health certification is in progress. OMC is also licensed by the MN Department of

Health. The Oshki Manidoo Center is tribally owned and operated by the White

Earth Nation and governed by the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council.

• Funding: The Oshki Manidoo Center is an IHS 638 facility. Funding for the cost of

daily care for youth is determined by a Host County Contract with Beltrami

County. Funding sources include Consolidated Chemical Dependency Treatment

Fund, medical assistance/MCO, private insurance, or other arrangements on an

individual basis.

• Qualified Staff: The Oshki Manidoo Center employes and contracts with trained

professional staff qualified to provide culturally appropriate treatment services.

Staff is committed to the OMC mission and represents a multi-disciplinary

approach to holistic healing.

• Professional Affiliations: The OMC is a member of the Minnesota Council of Child

Caring Agencies (MCCA) and participates in MARRCH, MSSA, MACMH, and MCA

sponsored events and trainings.

White Earth Diabetes

Project

218-983-3286 Ext. 1356

Fax: 219-983-3984

The mission of the Diabetes Project is to provide holistic, caring, family-centered, and

culturally sensitive services through a clinical and educational approach

White Earth Diabetes Project services include, but are not limited to:

• Diabetes Project Fitness/Wellness centers in White Earth, Mahnomen, Pine Point,

Rice Lake, Naytahwaush, and The Ranch (USDA Food Distribution Center).

• Free personal training in all centers, herapeutic Hatha yoga, 200 mile walk

program, medicine walks, and school walk programs.

• Annual 5K Run/Walk to fight diabetes at White Earth and Pine Point Pow Wows.

• Blood sugar, A1C, and blood pressure screenings.

• Diabetes Bingo: Diabetes education and management combined with fitness

activities.

• Honor the Beat game: cardiovascular education and management combined with

fitness activities.

• Monthly podiatry exams in our mobile clinic unit which makes stops in all

communities. Call (218-983-3286) for an appointment.

• Transportation available for podiatry and other diabetes related appointments

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White Earth Health

Education

218-983-3286 Ext. 1356

Fax:218-983-3984

The mission of the program is:

To improve the health of its residents by providing community

support for adopting a wellness lifestyle, that includes both

prevention and interventions. Interventions include understanding

and reducing risks of disease by challenging non-healthy behaviors,

providing positive alternatives, reducing stress and violence, providing

educations promoting good nutrition, physical activities and healthy

and supportive families

Programs:

• The CPS (Child and Passenger Safety) Program has educated families on the proper

use of and distributed over 2,500 car seats to people living on the Reservation.

• The Tobacco Prevention Program addresses policy issues around smoking,

educates our communities and youth about the harmful effects of smoking and

secondhand smoke, provides cessation support and counseling.

• The Health Ed program coordinates the S.O.S program, a collaborative effort

between many programs to provide education and support for families and

individuals to live healthy and addiction-free lifestyles. Throughout the year many

activities, workshops and events take place.

• Wisdom Steps is a Health Prevention Program for our senior population and is

coordinated on the local level through our program.

• We hold Health Fairs, Cancer Awareness Programs, Arthritis Education and Pain

Management Programs, Caregivers Conferences, Motivational Workshops on

healthy choices and speak at many events on many different health topics.

• We provide support for the Brain Development Conference, the Festival of

Fathers, the Celebrating Children’s Event, the Families First Week activities, the

Red Ribbon Week activities (Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week)

• Along with Home Health we offer Lamaze classes for expectant parents.

• We provide sexual abuse prevention classes in all Head Start Classes each year as

well as provide the puberty education for Pine Point, Naytahwaush and the Circle

of Life School students.

• We provide support to area activities to include healthy events such as Walk/Runs

or healthy snacks.

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Housing @ White Earth


Housing 218-983-3277

1-800726-4016

Eagle Crest Apartments

(Congregate Housing)

218-983-3277 Rental

Housing Improvement

Program

218-983-3291 Home Improvement

Weatherization 218-983-3291

Homeless shelter

Human Services @ White Earth


Human Services Director

218-935-5554 ext. 3245

1-800763-86-29

Employment and

Training

218-935-5554

1-800-763-8629

Vocational Rehab

218-935-5554

1-800-763-8629

White Earth Urban

Office

612-872-8388

1-888-862-8388

Fax: 612-872-4388

DOVE (Down On

Violence Everyday

218-935-5554 ext. 3274

1-800-763-8629 ext:

3288

Fax: 218936-5801

White Earth Family 218-335-0035

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Office

1-866-535-0035

Fax: 218-335-8440

Victim Services

218-935-5554

1-800-763-8629


Prison Reentry

218-935-5554 ext. 3239

1-800-763-8629

Safety @ White Earth


Tribal Police Chief of Police

218-983-3285

MnTRECC Mission Statement

To serve as a foundation and a link where child care and other

programs can gain access to resources and information that will enhance and

strengthen the child care delivery system for Native American children and families

throughout the state of Minnesota

Free to download at

MnTRECC Mission Statement

To serve as a foundation and a link where child care and other early childhood



throughout the state of Minnesota.

1-800-551-0969

Free to download at www.mntrecc.net updated continuously

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