DNR
Awareness
Moose Update
Page 4
Victim Services
Page 11
Obituaries
A New Journey
Page 14
Health
Nourish Your Body
Page 19
Bois Forte News
Volume 40, Number 4 - April 2017
www.boisforte.com
Ojibwe word
of the month:
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NORTH WOODS GRIZZLIES ON GOING TO STATE!
Tribal Council Quarterly Community Meetings
Communities of Vermilion & Nett Lake
“AKIK”
DULUTH, MN
PERMIT NO. 1031
STANDARD
US POSTAGE PAID
PRESORTED
( Kettle)
The Bois Forte Reservation Tribal
Council (BFRTC) held their quarterly
town meetings with the Vermilion and
Nett Lake communities on February
26th and March 9th. The primary
focus of these meetings was to hear
Band member issues, concerns, and
solutions for their communities and
for the Bois Forte.
Tribal Chairwoman, Cathy Chavers
stated that these gatherings were to
be “working” meetings. “We want to
hear what you have to say, we cannot
fix a problem if we do not know about
it.”
There was no set agenda for
the meetings, which District I
Representative Brandon Benner
expressed his excitement, “I’m glad
that this has an open agenda, in
years past these meetings always had
a set agenda and were structured
to discuss specific topics. These
meetings we are here to listen to
you.” The BFRTC encouraged guests
to share their community concerns
and suggest ways to resolve them.
The three most frequent issues
discussed at these two meetings was
the current and future status
of the Bois Forte wildrice,
the drug epidemic, and the
accountability of Tribal job
performance.
In addition to acknowledging these
important matters, guests were called
upon to share their vision of the Band
in five, ten, and fifteen years.
The BFRTC are planning to continue
the quarterly town meetings, in the
communities of Duluth, Bemidji, and
the Twin Cities.
Community
Clean-Up
is Back!
See page 12 for info.
Back by Popular Demand
NEIGHBORHOOD
CRIME WATCH
Public meetings will take place
in May for Nett Lake, Indian
Point, Palmquist, and Vermilion.
Watch for posted dates!
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National, State & Tribal News
Bois Forte Meets with Senator Bakk
Sales Tax & the Reservation
Prosperity for All: Economic Stability for Children and
Families in the Workforce
On January 20,
2017, the Bois
Forte Tribal
Council along
with staff from
Health and Human
Services, and New
Moon housing held
a meeting with
Senator Tom Bakk
to discuss the
importance of the
Minnesota Family
Investment
Program
(MFIP) and the
Prosperity for All
initiative (PFA).
By Kim Greiner, BFCFO
Front: Terry Goodsky, Dani Pieratos, Tracie Chosa, Cathy
Chavers , Viola Connor, Melissa Wright Back: Senator Tom
Bakk, Pam Hughes, Dan Lightfeather, Virgil Sohm, Ray
Toutloff, Travis Morrison, Brandon Benner
The MFIP provides employment
support and cash assistance to
children and their parents who
are striving toward full-time
employment. Many low-wage
working parents do not qualify
for unemployment insurance
when they lose their jobs.
Instead, they must turn to
MFIP for limited-time help.
MFIP cash assistance has
not increased since 1986.
On average, monthly cash
assistance is $348 per family.
Parents enrolled in MFIP
struggle to provide the basic
needs for their families. Their
children face challenges in
their early development and
in school.
PFA is a statewide, bipartisan
coalition that is requesting
a $100 per month increase
in MFIP cash assistance.
This proposal would make
an immediate difference for
the lowest income families in
Minnesota.
During this meeting, testimony
was provided stressing the
importance of
MFIP and the proposed cash
increase – ultimately
encouraging Senator Bakk to
consider and support the
importance of the PFA.
You can find more information
on this initiative at www.
mnhomelesscoalition.org/
prosperity-for-all.
In general, the courts have
ruled that states and counties
cannot impose a sales tax
on taxable sales to Tribal
members on a Reservation, but
can impose and collect those
taxes from non-members.
Because of the practical
difficulties of administering
a sales tax program that
depends on knowing who the
purchaser is, the State and
Tribes began entering into
agreements on how to handle
sales taxes in 1977.
The sales tax agreement now
in place for Bois Forte is the
tax sharing agreement that
was negotiated in 1995. Under
that agreement, all sales on
the Reservation are handled
the same as sales off the
Reservation. All businesses
on the Reservation – including
businesses owned and operated
by the Bois Forte Band – collect
the tax on all sales of taxable
items and send the money to
the State of Minnesota.
Every three months, the State
of Minnesota calculates the
amount of taxes that are
shared with the Bois Forte
Band and sends the money
back to the Tribal government.
Like all governments, the
Bois Forte Tribal government
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uses the money from tax
revenues to provide services
to the members. In addition,
the Bois Forte Tribal Council
has approved two programs
to provide direct tax relief and
assistance to Band member
businesses: (1) a Sales Tax
Rebate Program; and (2) an
Indian Business Development
Incentive Program. These two
programs were developed to
encourage the development
of private businesses within
the boundaries of the Bois
Forte Reservation.
The Sales Tax Rebate Program
is a 100% rebate of State Motor
Fuel Taxes and Sales Taxes
paid by an eligible entity for
business purposes. An “eligible
entity” is a business that is a
Band member-owned economic
enterprise with its principal
place of business located within
the Bois Forte Reservation.
Upon demonstrating Indian
ownership and control,
providing proof of payment
of the taxes and submitting
the rebate form, the business
will receive a rebate for the
taxes paid.
The Indian Business
Development Incentive
Program is a program
designed to give Indian-owned
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Bois Forte News 2017
National, State & Tribal News
Our Children are Our Most
Important Resource
By Barb Brodeen, Family Services Coordinator
You will often hear when it
comes to children – One of the
most important job we have as
Bois Forte Band members is
the protection of our children.
With that said, April has been
designated the 2017 National
Child Abuse Prevention Month
and I thought it would be
appropriate to write about how
we as a community can have a
better understanding of child
abuse and neglect.
When children are nurtured,
they can grow up to be happy
and healthy adults. But when
they lack an attachment
to a caring adult, receive
inconsistent nurturing, or
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continued from page 2.
businesses located on the
Reservation a competitive
advantage by offering a sales
tax rebate based on taxable
sales. For example, if a
business on the Reservation
owned by a Band member
makes sales both on and
off the Reservation, the
sales taxes it collects from
purchasers and sends to the
State of Minnesota can be
returned to the business by
experience harsh discipline, the
consequences can affect their
lifelong health, well-being and
relationships with others.
Child abuse or neglect often
takes place in the home at
the hands of a person(s) that
the child knows well such as
a parent, relative, babysitter,
or a friend of the family.
There are four major types of
child maltreatment. Although
any of the forms may be
found separately, they often
occur together. Each State is
responsible for establishing its
own definitions of child abuse
and neglect that meet Federal
minimum standards, most
include the following:
the Band. A business could
receive up to $4,425 per year
based on taxable sales. To
qualify, a business only has to
demonstrate Indian ownership
and control, provide proof
of payment, and submit the
rebate form. Both forms are
due by May 1 each year.
Forms for both tax assistance
programs may be obtained by
contacting Kim Greiner in the
accounting office. If you have
any questions, please call
218-757-3261, ext. 266.
children of every age,
race and income level.
However, research has
identified many factors
relating to the child,
family, community
and society that are
associated with the
increased risk of child
abuse and neglect.
Some of the most
common risk factors
•Neglect is failure to provide
include
the
following:
for a child’s basic needs.
•Immaturity
– Young parents
•Physical abuse is physical
may lack experience with
injury as a result of hitting,
children or be unprepared
shaking, burning or
for the responsibility of
otherwise harming a child.
raising a child.
•Emotional abuse is any
•Unrealistic
expectations –
pattern of behavior that
A
lack
of
knowledge
about
impairs a child’s emotional
normal child development
development or sense
or behavior may result in
of self-worth, including
frustration and, ultimately,
constant criticism, threats,
abusive behavior.
and rejection.
•Stress – Families struggling
•Sexual abuse is any
with poverty, unstable
situation where a child is
housing, divorce, or
used for sexual gratification.
unemployment may be at a
This may include indecent
greater risk.
exposure, fondling, rape,
•Substance
use – The effects
or commercial exploitation
of substance use, as well
through prostitution or the
as time, energy and money
production of pornographic
spent obtaining drugs or
material.
alcohol, significantly impair
•Trafficking is another type
parent’s abilities to care for
of child maltreatment. The
their children.
term “sex trafficking” means
•Intergenerational
trauma –
the recruitment, harboring,
Parent’s own experience of
transportation, provision, or
childhood trauma impact
retaining the person for the
their relationships with
person for the purpose of a
their children.
commercial sex act.
•Isolation – Effective
Child abuse and neglect affects
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Moose Update
By Tara Geshick, Natural
Resources Director
Moose have always been an
important species to the Bois
Forte Tribe both culturally and
subsistence wise. The Bois
Forte Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) have always
been involved in moose issues,
mostly for hunting reasons.
Within the last couple years it
has become the DNR’s focus
to get more involved in what is
happening to the population
in the local herd and what
can be done about it. As you
know the Tribe has not had a
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Reservation hunting
season for moose in
a few years. This is
because the state
has been seeing a
significant decrease
in moose population.
The actions that
some of the DNR staff
have been taking are
to apply for funding
to hire a wild life
biologist in hopes of
building capacity in
order to research the species
like the 1854 Treaty staff,
Grand Portage, and Fond
du Lac have been doing for
a while now. The Bois Forte
DNR Director, Ecological
Resources Manager, Water
Quality Technician, and our
Conservation Officer Troy King
took a trip up last January to
Grand Portage to shadow and
Did you know that
the “New” Nett
Lake Store turned
nine this year?
The “new” store opened its
doors on January 25, 2008!
They held their Grand Opening
ceremony and specials later
that February. When the doors
opened, they offered many new
amenities to the community,
especially its new location –
central to the Village. Over
the past 9 years, the “Store”
has had a few makeovers and
upgrades. In 2008, the store
was a BP Station but due to
the main company closing
services to small-volume stores,
observe some of the work
that they do for their Moose
Study. Our DNR team got
first hand training on how to
use radio telemetry meters
to track collared moose and
also got to see how a satellite
tracked and showed the real
time locations of the collared
Moose on Google Earth. Staff
also toured some areas where
Grand Portage was restoring
preferential habitats for
moose. All these efforts have
helped Bois Forte move forward
on moose study work and we
will work hard to continue that
work for years to come.
Alden Connor Jr., Brad Day,
Charles Graue, Lyle Lumbar,
Bruce Schuster, Drift Roofing
Company, Day Contract
Painting, Lumbar Mechanical,
Inc.
the Development Corporation
signed on with Spriti
Petroleum. While the building
switched fuel companies it
used that time to upgrade
and incorporate new features
such as: fresh vegetables,
fruit, expanded deli menu, and
added their popular hotdog/
brat, and slushy stations.
In addition to all these
convenient features, did you
know that Band members
and Band member owned
businesses helped build the
store! To name a few: Dennis
Schuster, Milo Villebrun, Jr.,
Eric Strong, Willie LaRoque,
Mark Isham, Mike “Lito”
Connor, Damon Day, Vernon
Connor, Corey Two Crow, Matt
Whiteman, Joe Whiteman,
Craig Gilbert, Steve Isham, Tim
“Woody” Cleary, Ernie Drift Jr.,
Lester Drift Jr., Chris Connor,
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Over the years faces have
changed behind the counters…
a constant you can always
count on is great food, smiles,
and entertainment. If you
have not had a chance to
swing by and poke your head
in the door, you should. Take
a moment to see how far the
community has come. Do you
remember the older store that
was located near where the
DNR building is now? The
“new” store is pretty cool if you
think about it.
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-CHII-MIIGWECH OGICHIDAA! ----------------VETERAN SPOTLIGHT-------------------VETERAN SPOTLIGHT-----
VETERAN
spotlight
Do you have a loved one who has served or is
serving in the U.S. military? Shine the spotlight
them!
Send us a photo and include the name and rank of the person
you are spotlighting and tell us why they are special to you. We
will be spotlighting Veterans every month! Send to Louise at
[email protected].
Dianna Good Sky
Navy - Retired
Donald O’Leary
Marines
Jonathan Connor
Army - Purple Heart
Reading ROCKS!
By Vondalee Car, Data/Early
Head Start-Child Care Center
Manager
The Nett Lake Early Head
Start-Child Care Center (EHSCC) Reading ROCKS! Program
encourages early literacy for
infants and toddlers.
Each month, children and their
families are provided with a
reading log, which challenges
families to read to their child
for five to ten minutes at
least 15 times throughout
the month. Once the log is
completed and returned, the
child gets to choose a free book
to keep. In celebration of the
month’s reading, the program
hosts a monthly reading event
that includes a guest reader,
Reading ROCKS! logo created by
Wendy Deathridge.
singing, puppets, refreshments,
and door prizes. During the
event staff and children,
proudly wear their Reading
ROCKS! T-shirts.
The Reading ROCKS! Program
was developed in 2009 with
the hard work and creativity
of the EHS-CC Teachers.
Included in the creativity of the
program was the development
Guest reader, Julie Whiteman reads to the children
during a Reading ROCKS! day.
“Read to a child grow their mind,
rock a child grow their heart.”
of the Reading ROCKS! logo,
which was created by EHS-CC
Teacher, Wendy Deatherage.
Since the start of the program
donations from businesses
and grants have helped make
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the program successful. If you
are interested in being a guest
reader, please contact the
EHS-CC to sign up at
218-757-3265.
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Bois Forte News 2017
Our Elders...
Nostalgic News
by Linda Grover
Eugene A. Boshey Jr............ 1
Gary R. Boshey.................... 1
Joan E. Drouillard-Rees....... 1
Nancy J. Anderson .............. 3
Margaret L. Benner.............. 3
Barbara J. Nara.................... 3
Jacqueline H. Smith............. 3
Iris M. Boness....................... 4
Michael W. Goette................ 4
Roxanne L. Goggleye........... 4
Raymond H. Tawyea............ 4
Marlene M. Elder.................. 5
Kenneth G. King Jr. ............. 6
Conrad G. Larson ................ 6
John A. Roy.......................... 6
Phyllis M. Boshey................. 7
Victoria L. Herrington............ 7
David B. Toutloff................... 8
Franklin E. Barto Sr.............. 9
Janet C. Legarde.................. 9
Betty Amitrano.................... 10
Milton Lumbar..................... 10
Harvey Thompson.............. 10
Colin L. Harper................... 11
Dawn M. Sam..................... 11
Kay F. Zika.......................... 11
Timothy Anderson............... 13
Georgina Maynard.............. 13
Cheryl J. Earley.................. 14
Melvin Edstrom................... 14
Esther F. Connor................ 15
Charlene A. Day-Castro..... 15
Terry A. King....................... 15
Ronald W. Adams............... 16
Thomas P. Konczak............ 17
Jerry J. Lightfeather............ 17
Sidney O. Adams................ 18
Debra A. Fontaine.............. 18
Martha A. Hanson............... 18
Robert G. Moffett................ 18
Constance F. Strong........... 19
Pamela Goodsky-Hilligoss. 20
Alicia A. Iversen.................. 21
Gail J. Birman..................... 23
John R. Ernston.................. 23
April J. Gawboy.................. 23
Bradley D. Gawboy............ 23
Helmi i. Gawboy................. 23
William D. Chavers............. 24
Jacqueline Villebrun........... 24
Mary F. Boshey................... 26
Donna J. Lee...................... 27
John R. Mee....................... 27
Wayne P. Lightfeather........ 28
Randy S. Rolando.............. 28
Gary A. Menor.................... 29
Gordon T. J. Adams............ 30
Doreen Y. Cameron............ 30
Ervin A. Mathison............... 30
WANT TO WISH SOMEONE A
HAPPY BIRTHDAY?
Send the info & I’ll put it in the paper! ALL ages welcome! It’s FREE!
Email: [email protected] or Text: 218-404-6545
My oldest
daughter
stopped by on
her way home
from work.
She is a grown
woman, with
sons who are
taller than either
of us, and she has a grownup
name, too, but I still think of
her by the nickname she has
had since she was a little girl,
Waboosoons.
Waboosoons is on the
Duluth Indian Education
Parent Committee, here in
Onigamiising. She enjoys
being involved, and she helps
out at some of the cultural,
educational and social events
that the program puts on for
students and their families. It
is such a pleasure to hear her
talk about these things and
about the Indian Education
Program Coordinator. The two
of them are about the same
age, and they have known each
other since they were girls; in
fact, the coordinator’s mother
and I met when she, an Indian
Education advocate, made a
visit (during noontime, both of
us on our lunch breaks) to my
work to talk about the program
and get 506 forms filled out for
my children, more than thirty
years ago.
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From time to time I attend an
event or help out. One of the
most fun was the ribbon skirts
project: big and little girls
gathered to learn about sewing
and to make their own skirts
out of patterned calico and
pretty ribbon, with some help
from experienced sewers who
knew how to measure, cut, and
use a sewing machine. That
is where some of us mothers
and grandmothers came in: we
brought our machines and set
them up for lessons and work.
The room was a large one,
with plenty of room for cutting,
pinning and sewing tables and
an ironing board (and also a
couple of desks where some
food was set out, to fortify us in
our labor!).
We had a wonderful time
sewing ribbon skirts with
the girls, but I know these
things don’t just happen by
themselves. Working behind
the scenes and along with
us are the Indian Education
Coordinator and staff, and
the Parent Committee. As an
older lady now, someone who
has known those community
leaders since they were
children, I take pride in
knowing that Indian Education
here in Onigamiising is in
their good, capable hands.
Onishishin.
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Our Elders, Youth & Culture
Culturual Crossword Vocabulary
ISKIGAMIZIGAN
Maple Sugar Camp
Bois Forte Language App
Search “Bois Forte”
Hear the Words/Phrases Spoken
Increase Ojibwe Vocabulary
NAADINISE
Go get firewood
NEGWAAKWAAJIGAN
Spile for maple sugar
AJIDABOO
Squirrel
BAGIDINASE
Put wood in fire
ZIIZIBAAKWAD
Sugar
ZIIZIBAAKWADAABOO
Maple Sap
ZIIZIBAAKWADOONS
Candy
ZIIZIBAAKWADAATIG
Maple tree
ISKIGAMIZIGEGIIZIS
April
AKIK
kettle
ISKIGAMIZIGE
boiling maple sugar sap
BISKITENAAGAN
Folded birch bark basket
NAADOOBAAN
Birch bark sap collection pails
ACCROSS
4. SQUIRREL
6. SUGAR
7. KETTLE
8. FOLDED BIRCH BARCK BASKET
9. PUT WOOD IN FIRE
10. MONTH OF APRIL
11. CANDY
12. MAPLE SUGAR CAMP
DOWN
1. BIRCH BARK SAP COLLECTION
PAILS
2. GO GET FIREWOOD
3. MAPLE TREE
5. BOILING MAPLE SUGAR SAP
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Feather Bender
Word Scramble
Unscramble the Sports
1. OFOT NIGCRA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
2. EKATLABBLS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
3. SCLOASER _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
4. SMINSOAC GMEA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
5. RSEGLWITN _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
6. ALTOFBLO _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
7. MASNTGISYC _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(answer on page 12)
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Star Nayea, Singer,
Songwriter &
Motivational Speaker
Visits Bois Forte
Sponsored by KBFT, MNACHF, Tobacco and
Chemical Dependency Program.
Community youth jump for the opportunity to drum and dance
with Star Nayea as she sings, “My Grass Dance Man”.
Left to Right: Lemar Drift, Richard Swinson, Jett Lambert, Thunder
Strong, Brian Swinson, Chaz Wagner.
Grass Dancer - Leon Chosa
Star Nayea and youth from the audience demonstrate how to
properly use tobacco. Message for the youth and audience was to
live alcohol, drug, & tobacco free.
#soberliferocks #saysomethingnice
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Education & Youth
Bois Forte Youth
Centers Activities
From the BFYC... a list of a few fun
activities they’ve been doing since
January:
•Archery Lessons with Marne
Kaeske from the 1854 Treaty
Authority.
•Many art projects - using
different mediums, techniques,
and expressions of emotions through
painting.
•A field trip with the teens to the Fond
du Lac Powwow to drum and dance.
•Appreciation Feast celebrating our
volunteers and mentors.
•Snowmobile Safety Certification with
Marne Kaeske from the 1854 Treaty
Authority.
•A field trip to the KBFT’s Anishinaabe
Winter Festival.
•Wood Burning with Terry Strong from
Bois Forte CD program.
•A field trip to the Mid-Winter Powwow.
•Educational presentation on Invasive
Species provided by Marne Kaeske
from the 1854 Treaty Authority.
Photos submitted by BFYC.
Powwow for Hope 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament
April 22nd 2017 - Vermilion Wellness Center
•Need to register your team by April 7th, 2017.
•Suggested donation is $10.00 a player or $30.00 per team.
•5 people per team. No team jumping.
•This is a tobacco and drug free event.
•The tournament is to support cancer fighters and survivors.
•Co-ed ages 12 and up.
Any questions contact:
- Kyle Littlewolf 218-753-2843
- Earl Villebrun 218-757-3295
- Message us on Facebook too!
Vermilion Wellness Center
1615 Farm Rd. S. Tower, MN 55970
[email protected]
Tournament is co-sponsored by Vermilion Wellness Center and Tobacco Education and Policy Development.
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Education & Youth
Positive Attitude
Students of the Month
Our Children...
continued from page 3.
parenting is more difficult
when parents lack a
supportive partner, family
or community.
Child maltreatment is a
traumatic experience and the
impact on survivors can be
profound. Traumatic events
may impair a child’s ability to
trust others, sense of personal
safety and effectiveness in
navigating life changes.
Kindergarten - Dennis Isham & Nicholas Pieratos
First Grade - Joaquin Lambert
Second Grade - Emma Lien & Elwood Spears
Third Grade - Sadie Spears
Fourth Grade - Victoria Ryan
Fifth Grade - Davis & Lakota Villebrun
Happy 7th
Birthday Aj!
Love,
Mom, Dad & Nana!
Child maltreatment, like other
trauma is associated with poor
physical and mental health in
children and can last a lifetime.
The trauma of child abuse or
neglect has been associated
with increased risk of:
•Depression and suicide
attempts
•Substance abuse
•Development disabilities
and learning problems
•Social problems with other
children and with adults
•Teen pregnancy
•Lack of success in school
•Domestic violence
•Chronic illnesses, including
heart disease, cancer, and
lung disease.
In addition to the impact on
the child and family, child
abuse and neglect affects
the community as a whole
– including medical, mental
health, law enforcement,
social services, judicial, victim
services, schools, housing
and many other departments.
The cost alone of child abuse
and neglect should cause
all community members to
stop and think what as a
community can we do to cut
down or eradicate this issue.
Some of the factors that must
be in place for our community
to start the process of
eliminating child maltreatment
are:
• Raise awareness and
commitment to promote
safe, stable, and nurturing
relationships and
environments within the
community.
• Create the context for
healthy children and
families through norm
changes and programs.
• Create the context for
healthy children and
families through policies
and Tribal ordinances
• Social connections
• Practical support in times
of need
• Programs that support
relational skills, parenting
skills, etc.
• Support groups
• Positive community
environment, including the
work environment
• Positive school environment
• Economic opportunities
Children who have experienced
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abuse or neglect need
support from caring adults
who understand the impact
of trauma and how to help.
Consider the following
suggestions:
•Help children feel safe.
Support them in expressing
and managing intense
emotions
•Help children understand
that what happened is not
their fault
•Support and promote a safe
and stable relationship in
the child’s life, including
supporting the child’s
family and caregiver
•Manage your own stress
•Assess the impact of
trauma on the child and
make the appropriate
referrals if needed.
Many community members
may think or feel that child
maltreatment isn’t “my
problem”, but it is if you believe
that we need to work for the
next 7 generations…
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
“Corky!”
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Tribal Government Reports
Tribal Council
Bois Forte Public
Works Update
Cathy Chavers, Tribal Chairwoman
Boozhoo,
We are
pleased to
announce
that the
Tribal Council has selected a
location for the Duluth Urban
Office (DUO) and the Duluth
Urban Office Coordinator
position has been posted. The
DUO will be located in the
Damiano Center on West 4th
Street. The DUO has been
an important goal for past
and current Tribal Councils.
Funding for this office has been
set aside over the past couple
years, which now enables us
to have a Duluth Urban Office.
We are very happy and excited
about reaching this goal. Keep
an eye out for more information
on the DUO and a grand
opening event.
We have had our first
community meeting in
Vermilion and I would like
to thank everyone who
participated. It was a very
good meeting and there were
excellent questions and
concerns raised, such as
accountability of government
staff and services, drug
issues, law enforcement,
housing issues, leases, nonBand member spouses,
etc. Community meetings
By Joel Astleford, Director of
Public Works
will continue in Bemidji,
Minneapolis, and Duluth.
We are currently working with
the Bureau of Indian Affairs
(BIA) and St. Louis County
regarding a prisoner detainee
agreement. This agreement will
allow us to take our prisoners
to either Hibbing or Virginia
jails rather than Sherburne
County which is four hours
one way. Our officers have to
take one whole day to transport
these prisoners and this leaves
a safety issue for Nett Lake and
Vermilion residents, plus it is
not cost effective. In December,
we had a meeting with the BIA
and St. Louis County, which
was extremely productive the agreement is now at the
Solicitor’s office of the BIA
awaiting approval.
Our Vermilion Pharmacy will be
in operation very soon and we
will be able to fill prescriptions
at the Vermilion Clinic for
patients. This is a huge benefit
for those who have to travel a
long distance and who can now
receive their medications on
site. We have also been awarded
a Telepharmacy grant for
equipment to implement a
Telepharmacy in the near
future.
Miigwech!
We at Bois Forte Public Works
oversee, handle and work to
provide quality services for
water supply, wastewater
treatment, maintenance of
roads and water and sanitation
systems. The administration
of the Indian Reservation
Roads program develops roads
projects to meet the needs of
the Band through planning,
design and construction.
John Whiteman: Brian
Whiteman, Adrian “Nuke”
Jones: Maintenance Workers
Our Maintenance Workers take
care of water and wastewater
maintenance, road systems
and basic road maintenance;
snow plowing/removal, culvert
replacement, and roadside
brushing.
Recently they have been
handling Bois Forte’s
company vehicle maintenance,
taking care of such things
as basic vehicle preventive
maintenance, oil changes and
non-major repairs.
Floyd Morrison: ForemanWells & Septics
Floyd provides assistance for
installation of water supply
and wastewater systems for
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permanent residential requests,
helps to trouble shoot systems
that are failing.
Janice Connor: Water &
Sanitation Supervisor
Janice conducts water
sampling and testing,
coordinating necessary reports
to Indian Health Service (IHS),
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and other
reporting entities. Daily checks
on operating water systems.
Janice works closely with the
Bois Forte Utility Advisory
Committee.
George Mihelich: Vermilion
Water & Sanitation Operator
George is in charge of the
Vermilion side of our water/
wastewater operations,
conducts water sampling and
testing. George completes
the necessary reporting
requirements to IHS, EPA and
other reporting entities. Daily
checks on operating systems,
also helps out with plowing of
roads.
Ellen Little: Administrative
Assistant
Ellen handles the general
administrative duties at Public
Works, she works closely with
the Utility Advisory Committee,
taking meeting minutes and
handling any administrative
needs for the committee.
Ellen also manages the Utility
Assistance Program.
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Tribal Government Reports
April is Sexual Assault Awareness &
Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Victim Services Program
Sexual Violence happens
Victim Services Information
to people of all ages, races,
If you suspect someone has
genders, sexual orientation,
been sexually assaulted in
religions, abilities, professions, need of assistance, or you have
incomes, and ethnicities,
any questions you can reach
so knowing what to look for
Victim Services staff by dialing
and educating yourself in
the program Cell 218-248-0067
prevention can help keep you
Nett Lake Office number
safe. Knowledge = power. The
218-757-3295 or Vermillion
more information someone has 218-753-4542.
about healthy sexuality, the
more likely they are to identify
All communications are
sexual abuse or violence when
confidential.
it occurs. Healthy sexuality
is more than
April is Sexual Assault
just sex; it’s
Awareness Month
Wear Teal for
emotional,
During the month of
Sexual Assault
social, cultural
April, Victim Services will
Awareness
and physical.
be holding a Candlelight
and
It includes
Vigil for Sexual Assault
blue for Child
values,
Awareness - a candle is lit
Abuse Prevention
attitudes,
to honor and remember
during the month
feelings,
victims/survivors of
of April
interactions
sexual assault and sexual
and behaviors.
violence. An individual,
who
Victim Services will also
understands
have the Good Touch/
healthy
Bad Touch puppet show
sexuality and
presentation for the
consent, may
children of the Head Start
feel more
programs in Nett Lake
comfortable
and Vermillion.
taking action
and getting
Bois Forte Family Support
involved when witnessing
Coordinator will be having a
language and behavior that
coloring event for the students
presents a risk for sexual
at the schools as well as an ice
violence.
cream event during the month
of April.
Fortune Bay Resort Casino &
Vermilion Residents Evacuated
Special Thanks from the Bois Forte Tribal Council &
Fortune Bay Resort Casino
On Tuesday, March 14, 2017, a propane leak was
reported at Fortune Bay Resort Casino. Approximately
6 p.m., several local law enforcement agencies and
emergency services were called to the scene and as a
safety precaution, the entire Fortune Bay property, along
with homes within a one-mile radius were evacuated.
Fortune Bay Resort Casino and Big Woods Transit
collaborated in transporting evacuees to safe locations,
that included the Y Store, which is four miles away.
Around 8 p.m., the propane leak was addressed and
the evacuation cancelled. Fortune Bay Resort Casino
reopened at 10 p.m.
The Bois Forte Tribal Council and Fortune Bay Resort
Casino express their gratitude to all law enforcement
agencies, emergency services, Fortune Bay personnel,
Tribal personnel, area businesses, and especially
Vermilion residents and Fortune Bay guests for making
the evacuation run smoothly and on a timely manner.
They apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for
your patience while the issue was resolved.
April is Child Abuse
Prevention Month
Child abuse is defined as any
harm to, or neglect of, a child
by another person. Child abuse
happens in all cultural, ethnic
and income groups.
Victim Services program
offers “Children’s Personal
Safety Lessons” to provide the
information and self-protecting
skills that will reduce children’s
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vulnerability to abuse.
If you suspect a child is being
abused physically call 911 and
Bois Forte Child Welfare at
218-757-3295. You should
also call the Bois Forte Police
Department at 218-757-3237.
All events will be promoted,
keep a look out for more
information.
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Bois Forte News 2017
Community News & Notes
Feather Bender Word Scramble Answer Key:
1. foot racing 2. basketball
3. lacrosse
4. mocassin game
5. wrestling
6. football
7. gymnastics
EVENT CALENDAR FOR ISKIGAMIZIGE GIIZIS
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
4 NLS Elementary
3
Parent Teacher
conferences
NLS Elementary
Parent Teacher
conferences
9
10
16
23
BF Housing
Event Nett Lake
13
RTC Meeting NL
Cooking Class
Vermilion
Cooking Class
Nett Lake
Ruby’s Pantry
Cook
19
BF Housing
Event Urban
Office
All Tribal Offices
closed all day.
24
Healthy Teen
Conference NL
12
18
Event AICHO
Duluth
Easter
7 May Deadline
6
5
Conservation
Committee Mtg.
11
17 BF Housing
25
14
15542 State Hwy 371 NW, Cass Lake
“Living Well on a Changing Planet”
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 22nd
Mountain Iron, Minnesota
FREE Admission for All Ages
www.irpsmn.org/earthfest
BF Housing
Event Fortune Bay
Urban Office Mpls
Family Day
15
22
27
28
29
3 vs. 3 BB
Tournament
Vermilion
Wellness Center
Love,
Mom, Dad, Grandma,
Aunties & Uncles.
New Lives
Vermilion
Please reserve your spot in this FREE
class by contacting Cyndi Cwikla at
218-335-8582, ext150 or
Email: [email protected]
No childcare is provided, so please make other arrangements if needed.
Iron Range Earth Fest 2017
8
21
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Finance Coorporation
First-time
First-time Homebuyer Education Class
Homebuyer
is a requirement of the MCT Finance
Education Class
Corporation for qualified buyers.
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Time: 8:30—4:30
Location: MCT Building
1
Happy Birthday
NAZHONI!
All Tribal Offices
closed at noon.
KBFT
Community Event
26
Saturday
20
New Lives
Nett Lake
30
Friday
BF Housing Events: Admissions & Recruitment
Informational Sessions. Call 218-757-3253 to
register & receive more information on the event.
Other great sources for events happening in the
community are: BOISFORTE.com & KBFT.org
Call for more information 218-757-3261.
2
Thursday
13085 Nett Lake Rd. Nett Lake 55772
218-757-0087
Up Coming
POWWOWS
Stop in during regular
business hours to become
an ELITE member with 24-hour access
for only $30.00 per month.
Bois Forte
Summer Powwows
Exercise on your schedule.
Saa Gii Ba Gaa --> June 2-4, 2017
Lake Vermilion --> June 23-25, 2017
24 HOUR ACCESS CARDS!
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP PROGRAM IS BACK!
IT IS TIME TO GATHER UP ALL YOUR OLD JUNK
Place materials in five separate piles:
APPLIANCES, JUNK IRON, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, TIRES, WOOD.
NO Solid Waste or Recyclables will be taken.
Clean-up begins May 1st. Watch for flyers! For more information contact:
Linda Tibbetts-Barto at 218-757-3261.
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Community News & Notices
Honor Your
Graduate!
Bois Forte is proud of all our
graduates and will be honoring
students of all ages. Graduates
from Head Start through
Graduate School, including
Vocational Training, are invited to
share your accomplishment with
the newspaper’s readers.
BOIS FORTE PUBLIC WORKS
FRIENDLY REMINDER
If you have a Pay Back Agreement regarding your Water/
Sanitation/Solid Waste Account, make sure to keep current.
If you have fallen behind – catch up. We want all of our
customers to have ample time to make efforts to get current on their
accounts. Spring 2017 Shut-offs will be happening in April or May. If you
have any questions, call Public Works - 218-757-0193.
If you or a loved one are
graduating this year, send the
information to the newspaper
by April 7th so we can
help you celebrate.
See page 20 for information on
where to send your announcement.
BIG WOODS TRANSIT
1-888-757-1540
BIGWOODSTRANSIT.COM
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Community News & Notices
Obituary
Bernard M. O’Leary
Bernard Michael
“Bernie” O’Leary,
74, of the Vermilion
Reservation – Tower,
died peacefully
Thursday, Feb. 9,
2017.
Visitation will be
held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 13,
2017, in Bauman’s Vermilion
Funeral Home in Tower.
Visitation will continue at 10
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 until
the 11 a.m. Mass
of Christian Burial
in St. Martin’s
Catholic Church in
Tower. Reverend
Father Drew
Braun, Celebrant.
Interment will be
in the Bois Forte
Cemetery. Family
services provided
by BaumanVermilion, A Bauman Family
Funeral Home in Tower.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Cisco Isham earned a pair
of Native Nike N7 shoes by
walking 56 miles in three
Jeff Geshick
I love you!
Your sister,
Anna
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Cisco proudly displays her
Native Nike N7 shoes.
months! You can earn a pair
of these special Native Nike N7
shoes too! Get your walk-on
at the Native Hearts Fitness
Center and Vermilion Wellness
Center.
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Community News & Notices
Leading & Building Strong Foundations Powwow for Hope
Marissa Goodsky Paves the Way
Only in her
the 18 open spots. All the Bois
twenties,
Forte Band members in the
Marissa
2016 program completed the
Goodsky
training and graduated.
has been
successfully Marissa continues to mentor
paving
and empower Native youth
the way
in her community and
for others
is part of the Construct
to follow.
Marissa Goodsky
Tomorrow program, which
Photo by ElevateMN
She was
is aimed towards getting
born and raised in Nett Lake
youth interested in the
and is the daughter of Tara
Trades. Elevate MN and
Geshick and Leon Goodsky.
Minnesota
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Please take a card, learn
more
Marissa is a 2015 graduate
featured Marissa in a story
about
this
lifesaving supporting
resource,her efforts and
from the
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Finisher and a member of
community. When asked what
the Cement Mason Local
has contributed to her success
#633. Since her graduation,
as a young Native woman, she
Marissa has worked on various answered, “My Tribe, my union,
projects including the Capitol
and my family have made me
renovation in St. Paul and the
into the woman I am today.”
University of Minnesota.
You can see her volunteering
Marissa is a huge supporter of and helping wherever she
the training program and has
is which include: powwows,
recruited both her sister Alexis fundraisers, youth activities,
and cousin
Jarvis
Cement
and
has
been a big part of
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VeteransCrisisLine.net
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making the Bois Forte Urban
and Jarvis have graduated
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Cancer Survivors’ Retreat
Shows the Power of “Story as
Medicine”
“Cancer is not a death
sentence. Learn how to live
again. Don’t give up.”
Laura Manuel
That is the advice of Bois Forte
Band member Laura Manuel,
who has been living with nonHodgkin’s lymphoma since
2014.
Laura, the daughter of John
Strong and Barbara Porter
and granddaughter of Helen
and Louise Drift, met with
other cancer survivors in late
September for the Harmony
Hills Cancer Retreat near
Olympia, Washington. She
won the trip while attending
the Powwow of Hope held by
the American Indian Cancer
Foundation in Minneapolis.
“We were in the Twin Cities
to help my sister move. I
heard there was a Powwow
and thought dancing was a
good way to spend part of our
weekend.”
“The best part of the retreat
was talking to others about
their journey and how they
are trying to cope with their
cancer,” Manuel said. “One of
the questions we discussed
was ‘How do you learn to let
go?’ The serenity prayer was
important – it made me face
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the things that are finding their
way to the top of my mind and
heart.”
Besides this idea of “story as
medicine,” another aspect of
the retreat that resonated with
her was flute playing.
“A flute player brought flutes
for us and taught everyone a
song. It was relaxing,” she said.
“I plan to get a flute and try to
learn how to play it. I’d like to
play for other cancer patients.”
Laura, who lives in Red Lake
by Ponemah with husband,
David, said she continues to
have doctors’ appointments
and blood tests to monitor her
cancer, which is in remission.
“I wish it was the kind of
cancer they could cut out, but
it’s not,” she said. However,
she added that having cancer
has made her think about “just
how precious time really is. The
retreat was life-changing: it
really turned my attitude not
so dark, knowing that I’m not
the only one.”
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Announcements & Notices
Bois Forte Featured on Native Report
Heritage Museum Update
Bois Forte made Native Report
television show again! This time
featuring the educational and
community events produced by
KBFT 89.9FM Bois Forte Tribal
Community Radio. KBFT offers
at least one special community
event every month, featuring
artists, comedians, singers/
songwriters, musicians, and
more. These events are
free to the public and
everyone is welcome to
attend.
On November 11, 2016 we had
an “Elders’ Visit” to review items
that have recently returned
home to Bois Forte - these items
were made by Bois Forte people
back in the early 1900s. The
Bois Forte Heritage Museum
(BFHM) have them displayed so
Band members can enjoy them
– much of our past are in these
items that were made.
KBFT 89.9FM Bois Forte Community Radio Events
By Bev Miller, Executive Director
George Strong
KBFT General Manager
Look for future KBFT
events on their website
at: KBFT.ORG.
Watch the interview at
Native Report’s YouTube
Channel. Search title,
“KBFT Community
Radio Concert - Native
Report”. Photos curtesy of
Native Report.
Rayne Rice and Kieth Secola
Musician/Songwriters. Chaz Wagner, KBFT
Legacy Project Coordinator assists the musicians
with soundchecks and set up.
Rayne Rice and Sage Bond - Musician/Songwriters
Perform at a KBFT Community Event.
We visited a lady who lives
north of Minneapolis who was a
school teacher and community
member of Nett Lake from
1940 to 1944. Throughout
her school years, Bois Forte
residents had given her items
that they made - she wanted
to return these items back to
Bois Forte. The BFHM has these
items on display along with
Jerry Hackey’s regalia. This
regalia was made by his mother
in 1919 and has beautiful
beadwork, which you must see
in person to truly appreciate
her artwork. In November,
we received Bois Forte items
from a man from Forest Lake,
Minnesota. Items he returned
included regalia – belts, panels,
yoke, headbands, apron, sacred
items, and miscellaneous items.
These items are on display at
the BFHM and rotates with
other exhibits throughout the
year.
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We are putting a new display in
the Veterans’ section honoring
- George N. Mihelich Sr. who
was a proud member of Bois
Forte, a Veteran, and a member
of the Bois Forte Honor Guard.
If anyone would like to see
their relatives’ items on display,
please let us know. It can be
done! The Heritage Museum is
so very important to our people.
It keeps the memories alive and
is so rich in history. You cannot
put a price on that! I have
seen people leave here with a
different perspective and we are
glad they stopped in to learn of
our history. Hopefully summer
Martha Anderson, Visitor Services
Manager and Bev Miller, Executive
Director - Bois Forte Heritage Museum.
will be good to us.
We usually offer summer
pontoon trips for Elders and
youth to visit different islands
and places, weather permitting.
There is also a lot of history
about the places we visit. We
will let you know ahead of time
about the pontoon trip so you
can come along. It’s awesome!
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Announcements & Notices
Emergency Assistance to Bois Forte Families, Youth, and Elders
By Mari Barto, Energy Assistance Program Coordinator and Registrar
Bois Forte Community Services
Block Grant and Minnesota
Community Action Grant
(CSBG/MCAG) Assistance
Programs.
Our Purpose & Goal:
The purpose of the CSBG/
MCAG programs is to assist
Bois Forte Band members,
Youth, and Elders with
emergency situations These
include but is not limited to
rent deposits, eviction notices,
car repairs, work related costs
such as uniforms, clothing for
interviews, youth activities,
Elder activities and more.
The goal of the CSBG/
MCAG programs is to reduce
poverty, revitalize low-income
communities, and empower
low-income families and
individuals in rural and urban
Laboratory Procedures - Test Q & A
By Bois Forte Medical Center Laboratory Techinicians
Q: I need Lab work done what
should I do? Many lab tests
can be performed at the time of
your visit on-site. A provider’s
order for a test is required.
Typically, you will receive the
results of your test within
seven days.
Q: I recently had some lab
work done can I request a
copy of my test results?
Patients are always allowed
access to their medical
information, including
laboratory test results. But,
laws differ among U.S. states
about the release of such
information. The laboratory
is only allowed to release the
results to the health care
provider who ordered the tests.
Q: What is “fasting” and
how do I do it? Patients that
are visiting our laboratory for
fasting lab work should not
eat any food 10-12 hours prior
to their appointment time. We
encourage all patients to drink
water during that 12 hour time
frame to prevent dehydration.
You may take your regular
medications unless otherwise
instructed. Do not chew gum,
even the sugarless variety.
Smoking and exercise may
affect your results as well, so
areas to become fully
self-sufficient.
Application Requirements:
•Completed Application
•Verification of all household
income
•Denial Letter from another
agency
•Quote (if needed for car
repairs)
•Verification of rental cost (if
used for rental assistance)
•W9 Completed by landlord
or vehicle repair vendor.
Applications are available at
the front desk of the Tribal
Government Center, the
Vermilion Social Center, and
the Minneapolis Urban Office.
Mari Barto
Energy Assistance Program
Coordinator & Registrar
Bois Forte Tribal Government
5344 Lakeshore Drive
Nett Lake, MN 55772
Phone: 218-757-3261 ext. 197
Fax: 218-757-3312
Cell: 218-404-4597
Email: [email protected]
do not smoke or exercise before
your test. Some fasting tests
include fasting triglycerides,
fasting glucose, and lipid
profile.
Q: Where can I find
information about lab or
diagnostic tests? Ask your
health care provider about
specific lab tests, x-rays or
other diagnostic tests. Ask how
the tests are performed, what
the results mean, and what the
normal range is for the test.
Q: I’ve had my lab drawn,
now what? Your health care
provider should give you
instructions. If they do not,
make an appointment to go
over the results in a week.
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If you have further questions
you may contact the Bois Forte
Medical Center in Nett Lake at
218-757-3650 and in Vermilion
at 218-753-2182.
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Community News & Notices
Newspaper Writers Welcome
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The Bois Forte News and the Hometown
Focus are welcoming writing contributions
from readers. Guest writers are invited to
submit stories or columns on any topic.
We enjoy publishing content from readers
and your friends and family will enjoy
seeing your byline or photo!
PHOTOS
These days most people have a cellphone
with a camera, which makes sharing
those great shots really easy. Whether
it’s a stand-alone photo or photos to
accompany your written submission, we
LOVE to share your photos!
Some upcoming topics that are timely
include spring/summer outdoor activities,
sports, and memories of adventures
growing up in the northland, preparing
for netting, ideas you have for the 2018
Super Bowl when Minnesota hosts the
event at the U.S. Bank Stadium.
WRITING GUIDELINES
Your written submission can be 300
(a short news brief) to 3,000 words (a
long history piece or personal essay,
for instance). We have no hard and fast
rules here. Don’t sweat the small stuff
(punctuation, grammar, etc.), as we
edit carefully. All ages and skill levels
welcome! If you are under 18 we will
need to get the okay from your parent or
guardian.
In addition to general stories, here are a
few other regular features that you might
like to write for:
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PAGE
New this year will be an Area Schools
Activities Page with contributor photos.
Send your school’s sports and other
extra-curricular activities photos for
inclusion!
EVERY MONTH
Every month we have need for content
related to History/Culture, Food/Recipes,
and Local Businesses. If you have
something in these categories, we’ll make
room for it, for sure!
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Att: Louise Isham
Bois Forte News
[email protected]
Text: 218-404-6545
Office: 218-757-3261
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Register and Submit Online:
www.hometownfocus.us
Drop off or mail: 401 6th Avenue North,
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Phone: 218-741-0106
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Community News & Notices
Nourish Your Body
Calcium helps build and
maintain strong bones. Not
Janell Smith, Community
getting enough calcium can
increase your risk for brittle
Nutrition Educator
bones and fractures. Zinc
As you
plays an important part along
age, it’s
with vitamin C in your body’s
important
defense against getting sick. It
to choose
also helps heal wounds. Iron
foods that
helps red blood cells carry
will keep
oxygen to all parts of your
your body
body. Your body needs oxygen
healthy and to stay alive. Magnesium helps
strong. The muscles and nerves function,
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best food
keeps your heart strong, and
choices are those that are filled strengthens bones. Potassium
with body-benefitting nutrients. keeps your muscles and
What are the nutrients in
nervous system working by
foods that help keep your body keeping the right amount of
healthy? Vitamins, minerals,
water in your cells and body
healthy fats, good bacteria,
fluids. It can help reduce high
fiber, and protein.
blood pressure and the risk of
kidney stones.
Vitamin A plays a very
important role in your eyesight. Healthy fats like olive oil,
It helps you see colors and
canola oil, almonds, and
improves your night vision.
avocados are those that are
Vitamin C helps your body
unsaturated, which are usually
fight infection and can keep
liquid at room temperature.
you from getting sick. Vitamin
These fats helps reduce
D helps maintain bone density
cholesterol levels and lower
and prevents osteoporosis
blood pressure. Probiotics
while helping to absorb another found in yogurt are a type of
bone-strengthening mineral:
healthy bacteria that live in
calcium. Vitamin E works to
your digestive system. This
protect the cells and tissues
bacteria helps to keep your
in your body from damage.
intestines healthy, digest your
Vitamin K is a nutrient that
food, and keep you from getting
can affect how your medicine
sick. Fiber helps you feel full
works if you take a blood
while aiding in digestion and
thinner. You may need to
removal of waste. Foods that
limit foods that are too high in
are high in protein help your
vitamin K.
body build, maintain, and
repair issues.
Dental Tips &
Recommendations
the bristles between brushings.
A toothbrush kept in a closed
container stays moist, which can
contribute to unwanted bacteria
growth.
TOOTHBRUSHES
7. Toothbrushes should be
replaced every 3-4 months. Or
sooner if the bristles are starting
to fray.
By Bois Forte Dental
1. Look for the American Dental
Association (ADA) seal when
selecting a toothbrush. The (ADA)
has done a lot of research to
promote the best toothbrushes on
the market. They have taken out
the guesswork.
2. The toothbrush is over 5,000
years old! Many cultures used
various forms of chew sticks to
clean their teeth. The modern
toothbrush, using nylon bristles,
was introduced in 1938.
3. The first mass-produced
toothbrush was invented in an
English prison. An imprisoned
man developed a type of
toothbrush after seeing what his
fellow prisoners were using to
brush their teeth. After he was
released he started a company
called Wisdom Toothbrushes,
which is still in business today.
4. Manual or Electric: Which is
best? Really, either type is effective
as long as you are brushing twice
daily for two minutes.
5. There is no correct order for
brushing and flossing. Teeth &
gums are happy no matter what
order you do it, as long as you are
doing both!
6. Toothbrushes like to be left out
in open air. This helps dry out
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8. Soft, Medium or Firm? SOFT!
Medium and firm can cause gum
damage & enamel. Brushing too
hard may as well. Make sure to
ask your dentist or hygienist if you
think you are brushing too hard.
(We might even tell you to take it a
little easier.)
9. 2 & 2. Two minutes, twice a
day. This is how long and how
often you should be brushing your
teeth.
10. Don’t share your toothbrush!
Your mouth is home to a lot of
bacteria, please keep it to yourself.
Sharing a toothbrush is sharing
the bacteria-colds, flu and other
germs can be shared via the
toothbrush.
Is it time for your next
dental check up?
Call Bois Forte Dental at
218-757-3431 to schedule
an appointment.
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Brandon Benner, District I Representative
Travis Morrison, District I Representative
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