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June 2023 Archive
| 6/5 | Lake Superior Subsistence Fishing Program: Exciting news! Resource Management is starting a Lake Superior Program in Minnesota Waters. Please join us Monday June 5th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, at the Resource Management building for an informational meeting, a Lake Superior fisheries presentation, and a question-and-answer session. Hope to see you there! Click here for details. |
| 6/5 | Chi-aya’aag Dibaajimowaad: Elders Story Telling Project, Black Bear Stoney Creek Room, June 5th, 5 pm. Come enjoy a meal, hear some history, and learn about the Tribal Historic Preservation Office’s story telling project! Registration tables will be present to schedule interviews and storytelling dates. This celebration will mark the beginning of a meaningful effort to preserve the history and knowledge of our community. Click here for details. |
May 2023 Archive
| 5/31 | Gitigaan Seed Giveaway: Annual Gitigaan Plant & Seed Giveaway will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at the Natural Resource Garage starting at 8:00 AM until gone. This is FREE for Fond du Lac community members and Gitigaan participants. One set per household. For details, please click here. |
| 5/31 | Pop Up Food Box Distribution: On Thursday, June 1st from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Fond du Lac will be hosting a Pop-Up Food Box Distribution at the Domiano Center Parking lot in Duluth! No ID is required and the pop-up is open to all. Each box has been thoughtfully curated to include 2 frozen proteins, 2 shelf stable items, and at least 6 fresh produce items. Click here for details. |
| 5/31 | Annual Jiimaan Races: Parents and Guardians are welcome to join our students at our annual Jiimaan Races on Wednesday, May 31st, 10 am - 3 pm at the Kiwenz Campground. Besides the races, there will be games and activities for the kids and a picnic lunch! Click here for full details. |
| 5/25 | Quarterly Open RBC Meeting: The Quarterly Open RBC Meeting was held Thursday, May 25th, 5:30 pm, at the Brookston Community Center, and was alsp open to FDL Band members via Zoom. |
| 5/24 | Attention Vendors: In collaboration with the Tribal States Relations Training, we are looking for 15 vendors on Wednesday, May 24th from 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Black Bear Casino, outside of the Otter Creek Event Center. Set up will be at 9:30 a.m. (indigenous vendors preferred). |
| 5/22 | Request for Proposals: The contractor shall provide a design documents, bidding and construction of an Outdoor Basketball Court for the Brookston Community Center, located at 8200 Belich Road, Cloquet, MN 55720. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 6, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 5/22 | Elder May Events: Elder Movie Morning - May 21 |
| 5/19 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of May 15th - 19th, 2023. |
| 5/18 | Gitigaan May classes: May Gitigaan Classes have been announced. Hosted on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Hybrid options of in-person and via zoom available. Click here for details. |
| 5/18 | Food Box Distribution Time Change: There will be a pop-up Food Box Distrubtion on Thursday, May 18th, 4 pm - 7 pm, on 15542 State Hwy 371 NW, Cass Lake, MN. This is open to all while supplies last. Click here for details. |
| 5/17 | May Cultural Ceremonies: The May Cultural Ceremonies at the FDL Language and Cultural Center were held on May 2, 10, 12 16 and 17. Click here for full details. |
| 5/15 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is soliciting proposals for a turnkey outdoor classroom project. Proposal would be for a single site at Gitigaaning, Fond du Lac’s 36-acre farm at 964 Cary Road, Cloquet, MN 55720. Use of Classroom includes, but is not limited to: virtual and in-person classes for 30 – 100 people and community feasts, gatherings and meetings. The deadline for submitting a bid was May 25, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 5/12 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of May 8th - 12th, 2023. |
| 5/11 | Food Box Distribution: FDL Food Distribution is holding a Pop-Up Food Box Distribution on Thursday, May 11, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, at the Duluth Damiano Center. Open to everyone! Click here for details. |
| 5/10 | Youth Sobriety Feast: The feast is for youth celebrating their sobriety and their families. The feast will be held the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at the Cloquet Community Center, from 5 pm - 6:30 pm each date. See details below. Youth Sobriety Feast - May 10 |
| 5/4 | Brookston Elderly Grand Opening: Come tour the new Brookston Elderly on Thursday, May 4th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Click here for details. |
| 5/4 | Spring Seed Saving: Join us to learn together with Jessika Greendeer, Seed Keeper and Farm Manager. Free and open to everyone! The class will be held at the FDLTCC Commons, Thursday, May 4th, 5 pm. Food will be provided. Click here for full details. |
| 5/2 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking proposals to transport our empty 20' storage containers up to 20 miles in any direction within the Fond du Lac Reservation. The deadline for submitting a bid was May 15, 2023, at 11:00 am. |
| 5/1 | GAPs and Food Safety Workshop: Learn Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm to help keep your produce safe and healthy. This training applies to all farm owners, workers and gardeners who grow, harvest, and pack fresh vegetables for sale to all markets. The training will be held on Saturday, May 6, 12 pm - 3 pm at the FDLTCC classroom 232. Click here for full details. |
| 5/1 | Compost: The Divine Rot - Join the Gitigaan Program for 'Compost: The Divine Rot' on Tuesday, May 2nd from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Na'enimonigamig (964 Cary Road, Cloquet) presented by François Médion. Free and open to all; virtual and in-person options. Click here for details. |
April 2023 Archive
| 4/28 | Police Vs Students Basketball: The Fond du Lac Police (and other area Law Enforcement) will be playing a basketball game against the students of the Fond du Lac Ojibwe School. The game will be held on Friday, April 28, from 1 pm - 3 pm at the Ojibwe School Gym. The public is welcome! Click here for details. |
| 4/27 | DIY Home Compost Workshop: Will be held on Saturday, May 6th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Na’enimonigamig (964 Cary Road, Cloquet). Come learn how to build your own home compost system. This event is free and open to all. No registration necessary. Lunch provided. Click here for details. |
| 4/25 | Free Trees update: All trees that Forestry had available for giveaway have now been given away. Thanks to all for their participation! |
| 4/25 | Skywarn Spotter Training: Free Skywarn Spotter training will be held on Wednesday, April 26, from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm, at the Government Service Building, 1307 Cloquet Ave, Cloquet, MN. Click here for details. |
| 4/21 | Lake Superior Subsistence Fishing Program: Exciting news! Resource Management is starting a Lake Superior Program. Please join us Wednesday, May 17th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Resource Management building for an informational meeting, a Lake Superior fisheries presentation, and a question-and-answer session. Hope to see you there! Click here for full details. |
| 4/20 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking bids for construction services to build a new 64’ x 40’ x 16’ (cold storage building with two (2) lean‐tos with one roof line). The building to be constructed is provide a minimum snow load of 70 PSF and/or roof live load of 54 PSF. The deadline for submitting a bid was May 10, 2023, at 1:30 pm. |
| 4/20 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking bids for making needed lighting upgrades to the Public Works Yard area for site security and safety, anticipating the installation of seven (7) area lights and security cameras. The deadline for submitting a bid was May 10, 2023, at 1:30 pm. |
| 4/20 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 11 FDL Homes in Cloquet, Mn. 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was May 4, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 4/20 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking bids for construction services to complete a slab on grade monolithic concrete floor as part of a new Cold Storage building construction project. This proposal is for the concrete preparation, pour and finish work only. The deadline for submitting a bid was May 1, 2023, at 1:30 pm. |
| 4/20 | Earth Day Open House: Fond du Lac Resource Management will be hosting an Earth Day Open House! Come visit the John A. Smith Memorial Building, Friday, April 21st, from 9 am-Noon, where there will be interactive activities and information booths with our Environmental and Natural Resource programs. Snacks and beverages will also be provided! The theme of the event this year is “honoring our connections to place.” Is there a place that is special to you at FDL? What is your relationship with that place like? Come share with us! Click here for details. |
| 4/20 | Agriculture Business Planning Workshop: FDLTCC and the 13 Moons Program are hosting an Agriculture Business Planning Workshop on Saturday, April 22nd, from 10 am - 12:30 pm, at the FDLTCC Classroom #230. The workshop will focus on the basics of starting your Agriculture Business, creating your business plan and budget, and more! Lunch will be provided. This workshop is free and open to everyone! Click here for details. |
| 4/20 | RBC Open Meeting: The RBC Open Meeting was held Thursday, April 20th, 5:30 pm, at the Sawyer Community Center. The meeting was also open to FDL Band members via Zoom. |
| 4/18 | Cultural Management Training: This two day training's purpose is to develop the knowledge of FDL Tribal Cultural Monitors, in addition to providing learning/observation opportunities for any interested elders and community members. The Training took place at the John A. Smith Memorial Building (Resource Management) on April 18-19, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, with an excursion to the Superior National Forest Headquarters. Click here for details. |
| 4/18 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Reservation, on behalf of Black Bear Casino Resort, is looking for proposals to evaluate and repair the south side building exterior of the Golf Course Clubhouse. The deadline for submitting a bid was May 5, 2023, at 12:00 pm. |
| 4/17 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Reservation, on behalf of Fond du Lac Museum, is looking for proposals to remove and replace all existing lighting fixtures. The existing fixtures are dated and do not provide the proper atmosphere the museum is looking to achieve. The deadline for submitting a bid was May 5, 2023, at 12:00 pm. |
| 4/17 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Reservation, on behalf of Brookston Community Center, is bidding work to remove and replace the existing EPDM flat roofing material. The contractor should inspect the existing insulated boards and replace as needed. EPDM material should be selected properly such that maintenance can occur without fear of creating holes and other damage. The deadline for submitting a bid was May 5, 2023, at 12:00 pm. |
| 4/14 | Snowmelt Flooding Danger: The spring flooding potential across the Northland is above normal. Widespread snow melt and flooding has begun this week (April 10-15). If you have experienced spring snowmelt flooding problems in the past, you will likely experience problems this spring! Click here for an infographic about Flood Preparation. |
| 4/14 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Band is seeking proposals for migration and implementation of Microsoft’s Office 365 hosted Exchange environment to replace its current on-Prem Exchange 2019 email system and the full suite of existing Microsoft Office products currently in use by employees. Included in this project, Fond du Lac Band will be migrating from SharePoint 2010 to Microsoft’s Office 365 hosted SharePoint environment. The deadline for submitting a bid was May 5, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 4/14 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of April 10th - 14th, 2023. |
| 4/12 | Youth Sobriety Feast: Come celebrate youth sobvriety and their families! Click here for details. |
| 4/11 | FDL April Elder Activities: Elder Spring Banquet - April 11 Elder Movie Mornings - April 16 |
| 4/10 | Gitigaan Class Cancelled: The Tuesday, April 11th Gitigaan Class, "Self Healing through Fermentation" has been cancelled. There will not be a zoom or in-person Gitigaan Class this week. We have a limited amount of free cabbages available for anyone to pick up at Na'enimonigamig, Fond du Lac's commercial kitchen/cannery, (964 Cary Road, Cloquet) during normal operating hours this week. Click here for details. |
| 4/6 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation would like to solicit proposals for professional services to provide project support, including all mechanical, civil, electrical, structural and environmental engineering, and contract and project administration services for the relocation of the FDL Solid Waste Transfer Station, which would be located near 1570 Airport Rd, Cloquet, MN 55720. The deadline for submitting a bid was May 4, 2023, at 10:00 am. |
| 4/6 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Reservation, on behalf of Black Bear Clubhouse, is looking for proposals to remove and replace the current deck area. The deadline for submitting a bid was April 21, 2023, at 12:00 pm. |
| 4/6 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Reservation, on behalf of Black Bear Clubhouse, is looking for proposals to remove and replace all existing upstairs and downstairs fluorescent lighting fixtures. The deadline for submitting a bid was April 21, 2023, at 12:00 pm. |
| 4/6 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Reservation, on behalf of Black Bear Clubhouse, is looking for proposals to remove and replace the existing air conditioning and furnaces. The deadline for submitting a bid was April 21, 2023, at 12:00 pm. |
| 4/6 | 13 Moons Hominy Workshop: 13 Moons hosted a Hominy demonstration with Jennifer Misquadace. Participants were able to watch and learn how to make Hominy! The workshop was held at the FDL Cannery, on April 8, from 10 am - 1 pm. Click here for details. |
| 4/4 | RESCHEDULED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER: 'The St. Louis River Area of Concern: From a Fond du Lac Viewpoint', will be rescheduled to Thursday, April 13th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free and open to all, light refreshments will be provided. Around the Earth drum group will open with song and Naawakwe will share Ojibwe place names in the estuary. St. Louis River Area of Concern Coordinators will share plans for their work in 2023. Click here for details. |
March 2023 Archive
| 3/31 | April Cultural Ceremonies: Men's and Women's Sweats, Talking Circles, and Groups will be held on several dates throughout the month of April at the FDL Language & Cultural Center. Click here for dates and details. |
| 3/31 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of March 27th - 31st, 2023. |
| 3/31 | 3-Point Shootout: FDL Head Start hosted a Basketball 3-Point Shootout on Friday, March 31st, at 6:00 pm. There was several divisions with prizes for 1st - 3rd place in each! Food was provided and everyone was welcome! Click here for full details. |
| 3/29 | CPR Training: Learn how to perform hands-only CPR! CPR training will be held at the Brook Creek Room at Black Bear Casino Resort on Friday, April 7th from 3 pm – 6 pm. Sessions will be taught by trained Red Cross volunteers who are also nursing students at the College of St. Scholastica. This training is not for certification - just a refresher on what you can do as a bystander of a cardiac arrest event. Click here for details. |
| 3/28 | Gitigaan Class, Tuesday, March 28th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Starting Seeds & Planning Gardens presented by Erika Resendiz Alonso at the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Commons. Free and open to all. Light dinner provided at 5 pm. Click here for details and registration link. |
| 3/24 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 317 Ridge Rd., Cloquet, Mn. 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was April 6, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 3/24 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 317 Ridge Rd., Cloquet, Mn. 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was April 6, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 3/24 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of March 20th - 24th, 2023. |
| 3/23 | Ziigwan Celebration: The 2023 Ziigwan Celebration will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the FDL Ojibwe School from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Students activities begin at 12:00 pm, and family & community activities begin at 2:00 pm. Click here for full details and activity schedule. |
| 3/20 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of March 13th - 17th, 2023. |
| 3/20 | FDL March Elder Activities: Elder Movie Morning - March 5 Chanhassen Dinner Theater - Music of Patsy Cline - March 19-20 |
| 3/16 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Band is seeking bid proposals for Black Bear Hotel Renovation Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment. The deadline for submitting a bid was April 20, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 3/16 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Band is seeking bid proposals for Black Bear Hotel Renovation General Contractor. The deadline for submitting a bid was April 20, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 3/16 | Win an iPad from The Well: Sign into The Well and complete at least 1 (one) suggested course to earn 1 (one) entry to win a new iPad! Incentive runs from March 1 – March 31, 2023. You must complete your course during this time! The Well is a financial aide that is available to all Fond du Lac employees, Band members and their families. |
| 3/16 | RBC Open Meeting Cancelled: The RBC Open Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 16th at the CAIR building has been cancelled due to the pending inclement weather. |
| 3/13 | COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Lifted: In January, after much consideration, the Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee decided to lift the COVID-19 vaccination mandate. This excludes the Human Services Division (all locations) and Head Start/Early Head Start. Effective immediately, the requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations for employment is no longer in effect except as noted above. To view open employments opportunities please click here! The Fond du Lac Emergency Operations Center remains open to answer community questions and concerns. They may be reached at 218-878-7175. All other questions regarding employment may be directed to the Fond du Lac Human Resources Office. |
| 3/13 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking bid proposals to demolish various residential homes and a barn with restoration of sites. All sites are within the boundaries of the Fond du Lac Reservation. The deadline for submitting a bid was April 13, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 3/13 | On Reservation Conservation Committee opening: The Fond du Lac Resource Management Division is looking for applications for two open positions on the On-Reservation Conservation Committee. The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee recognizes the importance of the Conservation Committee. The purpose of the Conservation Committee shall be to promote the management, preservation, protection and regulations of the fish, game, wild rice, natural and woodland resources within the boundaries of the Fond du Lac Reservation. The committee meets every 3rd Thursday of the month. If interested in sitting on the committee please submit a letter of interest. All letters were due to be turned in by March 15th, 2023. |
| 3/13 | Gitigaan Class-Seed Rematriation: Tuesday, March 14th, 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Learn the basics of the seed rematriation movement and go home with your own seed bundle. We'll preview the tribal seed that will be available at the Gitigaan Program Plant & Seed Giveaway, in collaboration with grassroots group Seeds Our Relatives. Together we can remember our connection to the land, our ancestors, and food by caring for the seeds. Click here for details. |
| 3/10 | Request for Proposals: Bids will be received by DSGW Architects, Inc. on behalf of the Fond du Lac Band for the FDL Tribal Center Renovation project, including furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The deadline for submitting a bid was March 28, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 3/10 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Ojibwe School Bus Surveillance Camera Replacement Project scope is to provide project management for the replacement and installation of surveillance cameras for the Fond du Lac Ojibwe School Transportation Department bus fleet. The deadline for submitting a bid was March 24, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 3/10 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of March 6th - 10th, 2023. |
| 3/10 | Time Change on Boys Basketball Game: The FDL vs. MIB Boy's Basketball playoff game on Saturday, March 11, has been changed from 12:30 pm to 11:30 am, due to impending weather concerns later in the day. |
| 3/9 | Land Owner Workshops: The workshops are designed for owners of Indian trust land. Learn how individuals acquired fractionated land interests, options available to land owners, Real Estate transactions to include Leasing, Rights of Way, Acquisition & Disposal, Family Land Consolidation Plans, Sources of Revenue, Estate Planning, and the Federal Probate Process. Sessions are April 17-18, Ashland, WI. April 19-20, Bemidji, MN, and April 22, Minneapolis, MN. Seats are limited so sign up today! Click here for full details. |
| 3/7 | NOTICE: The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is deeply saddened by the news of Judge Tarnowski's unexpected passing. Her contributions to establishing the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Courtroom in St. Louis County, which was emulated in courtrooms across the area, will always be a tremendous accomplishment. Her continued support for the equality of Native American families was unheralded and a massive loss for the 6th Judicial District. |
| 3/7 | Gitigaan Classes Starting: Join us on Tuesday, March 7th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. for 'Salve Making with Plant Helpers' presented by Ayeden Diver and Carol Kot, a grandma-granddaughter team who create under the name of Mother Trees Salves, Oil & Soap. This class will be held via Zoom and in person. Free and open to the public. If joining in person, meet us at Fond du Lac Na’enimonigamig located at 964 Cary Road, Cloquet. A light dinner will be provided at 5 p.m. for all in-person attendees. Click here for details and registration link. |
| 3/3 | ITBC Summer Youth Opportunities: The Intertribal Buffalo Council has several opportunities for Native youth for the summer of 2023! ITBC is looking for Yellowstone Nat'l Park Buffalo Summer Interns, Summer Buffalo Seedkeepers Crew members, ITBC Office Summer Interns, and High School Summer Program participants. Also, ITBC is looking for a full time temporary Seedkeepers Crew Leader. Interested youth must submit their resume and interest letter in March, 2023. Click here for full details and submission dates for each program. |
February 2023 Archive
| 2/23 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of February 13th - 17th, 2023. |
| 2/21 | Home Lotteries: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation held a Lottery for homes located at 1780 Grey Birch Ct., Cloquet, 3217 W Moorhead Rd., Cloquet, 3647 W Moorhead Rd., Sawyer, and 3592 Rice Lake Rd., Sawyer. Applications from qualified Band Members were accepted until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21st, 2023. |
| 2/17 | Constitutional Convention: The MCT Constitution Convention will be held on Friday, February 17, from 9 am - 4 pm, at the Sawyer Community Center, and via Zoom. A block of rooms are available at Black Bear Casino Resort for Thursday and Friday nights, Feb. 16 - 17. Click here for full details and Zoom access information. |
| 2/17 | Ojibwe Winter Games: Join us at the UMD Bagley Nature Area on February 17 for the Ojibwe Winter Games! Game will feature Gooniikaa-Ginebig (Snow Snake), Dakobijigan-Minawa Zhiimaagan (Hoop & Spear), and Apaginaatig (AtlAtl). There will also be demonstrations, and a free lunch served. Click here for details. |
| 2/16 | State of the Band Meeting: Fond du Lac Band members, don't forget to join us February 16th at the Black Bear Otter Creek Event Center, for the 2023 State of the Band! Join us as we hear from the Reservation Business Committee about the past year, share a meal, and enjoy some entertainment! Please note that the Secretary-Treasurer will present the financials from 5:00 - 5:30. Dinner will be an array of Chicken, Walleye, wild rice, and veggies! Entertainment will feature Nigigoonz Martin and Molly Hunter! Don't forget to check out our local vendors in the Otter Creek Event Center hallway! Chi-miigwech! Click here for details. |
| 2/13 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of February 6th - 10th, 2023. |
| 2/13 | 2023 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives March: The 2023 MMIRM was held on February 14, 2023 at the East Phillips Community Center in Minneapolis, MN. Open prayer and speakers began at 11:00 am, with the March to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend! Click here for details. |
| 2/10 | Blackwoods Blizzard Tour: Black Bear Casino Resort is a presenting sponsor for the 2023 Blackwoods Blizzard Tour to help fight ALS. The tour runs from February 8 - 11, and begins at Black Bear Casino Resort. See links below for full details: Event Flyer |
| 2/9 | Zhooshimewin! Baaga'adowewin! Everyone is welcome to come play Zhooshimewin (Snow snake) and Baaga'adowewin (Stick game) at the Language & Cultural Center on Saturday, February 25th, 11 am - 3 pm. FDL Band Members can enter in a raffle. Lunch will be provided. Click here for full details. |
| 2/7 | Positive Indian Parenting Classes: Positive Indian Parenting Classes are held via Zoom on Wednesdays in February and March of 2023. Classes focus on traditional and culturally specific parenting practices and values. |
| 2/6 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of January 28th - February 3rd, 2023. |
| 2/2 | Public Notice: The Fond du Lac Office of Water Protection has received an application from the Carlton County Transportation Department for a wetland permit under the provisions of the Fond du Lac Wetlands Protection and Management Ordinance (WPMO) for the Brookston Road Reconstruction Project. The project is located on the gravel portion of the roadway between Lund Road and Demenge Road in Carlton County. The project consists of the replacement of all the centerline culverts, the reshaping and regrading of the existing road ditches along the length of the project and the construction of minimum road slopes that meet current safety standards for the projected traffic levels on the road. The existing roadbed will be excavated and bridged with geogrid. Both permanent wetland impacts (1.8 acres) and temporary wetland impacts (3.3 acres) will occur as a result of this project. Grading, drainage, and culvert work will be completed in 2023, with the paving of the road occurring the following year in 2024. Please see the 30-Day Public Notice for complete details, including on how to provide comments. Click here to read the notice. |
| 2/3 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 8219 Mahnomen RD. Cloquet, Mn. 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was February 23, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 2/3 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 2723 Higbee RD. Cloquet, Mn. 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was February 23, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
January 2023 Archive
| 1/27 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of January 23th - 27th, 2023. |
| 1/26 | Beargrease Vet Checks & Opening Ceremonies: Black Bear Casino Resort is a proud sponsor of the 2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon! Vet checks and opening ceremonies will both be at Black Bear Casino Resort in the Otter Creek Event Center and the public is more than welcome! Vet checks are from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm and the Opening Ceremony starts at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 28th. The race starts on January 29th, Location: Billy’s Bar, Duluth MN | Billy’s Opens at 7:00 am | Meet The Mushers at 8:00 am | Race Starts at 10:00 am. For more information visit https://linktr.ee/Beargrease which also leads you to the website. Good luck to all the participants! Click here for details. |
| 1/26 | RBC Open Meeting Notice: The RBC Open Meeting was held Thursday, January 26th, 4:30 pm at Mino Bimaadizi Waakaa’igan in Minneapolis, and also open to FDL Band members via Zoom. Click here to read the meeting's agenda. |
| 1/25 | NOTICE: YOUth Matter will be meeting Wednesday, January 25th, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Cultural Center. We will be making medicine bags and Ricky Defoe will be doing a cultural teaching. Dinner will be served along with drinks and snacks. If you have any questions or need help with transportation call either Bailey Robinson at 218-878-3771, or Connie Luther at 218-655-3669. Hope to see all youth there! |
| 1/20 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of January 16th - 20th, 2023. |
| 1/13 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of January 9th - 13th, 2023. |
| 1/13 | Gichi Manidoo Giizis Powwow: The 13 Moons Gichi Manidoo Giizis Powwow was held on Friday & Saturday, January 13 & 14, 2023, at the Black Bear Casino Otter Creek Center. Click here for full details. |
| 1/13 | 13 Moons Agriculture Conference: The Thirteen Moons Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Extension program held a Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Conference and Round Table Session hosted by the Native American Farm Bill Coalition on January 12th and 13th, 2023. The mission of the conference was to share and learn about topics relevant to Tribal Resource Management and Agriculture staff, Tribal Producers, Federal and State Agencies, and Educators. Click here for full details. |
| 1/13 | NOTICE: Na'enimonigamig (FDL Cannery) was closed on Thursday, January 12th and Friday the 13th, as all staff attended the Gichi Manidoo Giizis Sustainable Ag. Conference! |
| 1/13 | Pet Wellness Clinic: FDL Head Start is hosting a FREE Pet Wellness Clinic in the Head Start Gym on January 14 & 15, 2023. No appointment is needed. Click here for full details. |
| 1/12 | Cultural Ceremonies: There was a Coed Sweat at the Anishinaabewigamig Language & Cultural Learning Center on Thursday, January 12, at 5:30 pm. Click here for details. |
| 1/9 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of January 2nd - 6th, 2023. |
| 1/9 | NOTICE: YOUth Matter met this Wednesday 1/11/23 at the youth Tagwii building from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The activity was snowshoeing and chili & cornbread will be served for dinner. |
| 1/6 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is soliciting proposals from design and constructability outdoor structure companies for a turn-key outdoor classroom project (including pavilion building design, engineering, product submittals, shop drawings, materials & labor installation). There was a Pre-bid for this RFP via Zoom on January 18th. The deadline for submitting a bid was January 25, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 1/5 | Adult Separation/Loss Group: The group is open to all adults who are seeking support for grief due to separation or loss of a loved one. The group will meet for 12 weeks on Tuesdays starting January 10th. Click here for full details. |
| 1/5 | Deer Hunting Notice: While deer season on the FDL Reservation and the 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories in Minnesota has ended, hunters are reminded they can continue deer hunting in Wisconsin ceded territories until January 31st. License, tag and registration details for hunting in Wisconsin are available on GLIFWC’s website http://glifwc.org/ or by calling the Resource Management Division at 878-7155 or 878-7101. FDL hunters are reminded that in order to limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, the head and spinal column from deer carcasses may not be brought back to Minnesota. Only quarters with no part of the head or spinal column attached, or deboned, cut and wrapped venison, hides, finished taxidermy mounts or skulls and antlers that have been completely cleaned of any brain tissue may be brought back to Minnesota. |
| 1/4 | Child Care and Development Fund Plan: As part of the Tribal Plan preparation process, federal law requires the lead agency, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the process of child care services and quality activities under the FDL Tribal Plan before it is submitted to the federal government. The plan was available for viewing until January 13th. |