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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Fond du Lac Band strengthens efforts to locate missing relative, Peter Michael Martin.

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa – Cloquet, Minnesota (March 28, 2024) As of Friday, March 22, search and rescue efforts for Peter Michael Martin had been suspended, due to winter weather conditions and out of respect for the wishes of Peter’s family, until the week of April 1st.

Prior to Friday, March 22, over 1000 acres of various terrain in the Mahnomen neighborhood of the Fond du Lac Reservation were searched, with 2500 hours of support from community volunteers, Fond du Lac Police Department (FDLPD) and other agencies.

At this moment, search and rescue operations, as well as investigation efforts, have yielded no results, and Peter remains missing. However, the Fond du Lac Band remains dedicated to assisting the family and locating missing relative, Peter Michael Martin.

On Thursday, March 28, the Fond du Lac Band activated a complete Emergency Operations Center (EOC) process to boost its search for Peter Michael Martin. The Fond du Lac Band's EOC process requires all divisions of the tribal nation to donate all available resources to meet the process's specific needs. With this shift, the Fond du Lac Band expands its capacity to search across the entire Fond du Lac Reservation and surrounding areas of interest, while also enhancing its efforts through the utilization of its staff members' technical skills, knowledge and abilities.

"I've been able to search acres and acres for my brother, Peter, alongside volunteers and Fond du Lac Police officers. As search efforts increase, our family and I remain assured that our tribe will continue to work through a process will bring my brother home."
– Linda Martin-Proulx, sister of Peter Michael Martin and family spokesperson.

Along with the activation of the Fond du Lac Band's full EOC process, the FDLPD continues to support the ongoing missing persons investigation through investigation into all leads provided to 911, FDLPD, and the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. The FDLPD continues to request that anyone with information on Peter Michael Martin's location contact one of these official agencies.

"Our investigation efforts are supported by highly trained officers, many from the Fond du Lac tribal community, and I have full confidence in our agency and our investigation division to utilize all available resources, which includes outside agencies, to support locating Mr. Martin."
– Mel Barney, Chief of the Fond du Lac Police Department.

The Fond du Lac Band and Peter Michael Martin's family are extremely grateful for the ongoing efforts of outside agencies that continue to collaborate with the tribe in search and rescue efforts, as well as the hundreds of community volunteers and Fond du Lac Band employees who have given of their time, energy, and expertise to support all efforts to locate missing relative, Peter Michael Martin.

"The Fond du Lac Band remains committed to exhausting all efforts to bring our relative home, and as a sovereign nation, we respect the decisions and approaches of our FDL Police Department and Emergency Management division. Our thoughts, tobacco, and prayers remain with Peter's family and the entire community. Miigwech to everyone for their support."
– Kevin Dupuis Sr., Chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

The Fond du Lac Band wishes to remind everyone that Peter is more than a missing person. Missing relative, Peter Martin Michael, a 31-year-old Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa tribal member, is a father, brother, uncle, friend, 2011 Albrook (Southridge) High School graduate, an avid basketball player, one who loves being among the wild rice, and an important part to the community and his family.

To assist with locating Peter Michael Martin, his family, and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, request that anyone with information on his whereabouts call 911, the Fond du Lac Police Department, or the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office and reference case #24032470.

Fond du Lac Police Department | 218-878-8040
St. Louis County Sheriff's Office | 218-726-2340

To stay connected to all Missing Relative Updates & Volunteer Requests please visit this website or our social media channels, including Facebook, search Fond du Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

For all Media Inquiries, please contact, Caleb Dunlap, Communication Director for the Fond du Lac Band at calebdunlap@fdlrez.com or 218-481-2814.

Click Here for the Press Release dated 3/13/24
Click Here for the Press Release dated 3/21/24
Click Here for the Press Release dated 3/28/24
See past Missing Relative updates here.

Nagaajiwanaang, “Where the Water Stops,” is the name of the homelands of the Fond du Lac Band at the time of the 1854 Treaty. We retained this name in Ojibwemowin for the present-day Fond du lac Reservation that was established under the 1854 La Pointe Treaty. Nagaajiwanaang (Fond du Lac Band) is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. There are three districts that make up the Fond du Lac Reservation: Bapashkominitigong (Cloquet), Gwaaba’iganing (Sawyer), and Ashkibwaakaaning (Brookston). Today, our Band includes over 4,000 members. We have always been, and continue to be, a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We uphold all of our rights retained and agreed to within the 1825, 1826, 1837, 1842, 1847, and 1854 Treaties.

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Current Community Notices:

3/28 Summer BWCA Trips Information Session: FDL Resource Management is partnering with the Friends of the BWCA to coordinate summer camping trips at the Boundary Waters with FDL Youth grades 7-12! There will be a pizza night/informational session about these trips next Wednesday, April 3rd, at 5:30pm at the Cloquet Library and students and families interested in this opportunity are encouraged to join us! For more details, click here for the flyer and feel free to reach out to Anthony Mazzini, FDL Environmental Outreach Coordinator, if you have any questions anthonymazzini@fdlrez.com | 218-878-7112.
3/28 Closure Notice Update: Due to the winter storm, we have moved the trip to Great Wolf Lodge from Tuesday, March 26th, to Thursday, March 28th. The Cloquet Community Center hours will be 8 AM - 4:30 PM on Thursday, March 28th. The Center gym will also be closed from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM on Monday April 1st, and will be closed all day on Tuesday April 2nd, for the Tribal Primary election.
3/28 Cultural Ceremonies: Come join the Cultural Ceremonies at the FDL Language and Cultural Center throughout the month of March. The remaining March date is March 28. Click here for details.
3/28 Food Distribution Closures: Attention Food Distribution Program Participants, the following dates Food Dist. will be closed; all day March 28th for Multi-Food Truck Delivery, and all day March 29th for FDL Holiday. Please plan accordingly to ensure you receive your monthly food package.
3/27 Chi-aya’aag Dibaajimowaad: Elders Telling Stories. Monthly gatherings will rotate between the FDL Community Centers of each district, from 5 pm - 7 pm. The next scheduled date is Wednesday, April 24th, at the Brookston Community Center. Click here to see the 2024 schedule.
3/26 2024 Gitigaan Classes: Gitigaan classes will be held every Tuesday from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Click here for the full 2024 schedule of classes and click here for April class descriptions. See the FDL Agriculture Gitigaan page here for full details on the FDL Gitigaan program, and be sure to follow @fdlgitigaan on Instagram or Facebook for class updates.
3/26 RBC Meeting Notice: The next RBC Program/Development meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 9:00 am, and is open to FDL Band members via Zoom. Click the Zoom Link for access. The meeting ID is 847 689 6955 and the passcode is 38517. Alternatively, you can call into the meeting by calling (312) 626-6799. Either method will put you in a waiting area. Meeting access will be granted upon Band membership verification. Click here to read this meeting's agenda.
3/19 Tribal Court Notice: The Tribal Court’s April citation hearings will be held on the second Monday of April, April 8th, instead of the regularly scheduled first Monday of the month. Please click here for details. Thank you
3/15 Summer Youth Employment: The FDL Summer Youth Employment program is now accepting applications. Youth ages 14 to 17 are eligible. Applications are due no later than April 30, 2024. Click here for full details.
3/15 Elder Lawn Mowing: Summer youth will begin mowing in early June. FDL Elders age 62 or older are eligible for this program. Click here for full details and contact information.
3/15 Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide aid in site design, building design, review and programming. The project is to provide a functional building for the Band’s Transit Department. The deadline for submitting bids is April 1, 2024, 4:30 pm. Click here for details.
3/15 Elder Activities:
Elder Movie Mornings - Apr 7
Elder Concerns Cultural Trip - April 20
Elder Chanhassen Dinner Theater Trip - May 15-16
Elder Defensive Driving Class
3/15 2024 Spring Spearing & Netting: Resource Management will be using the same online sign-up, and permit distribution system in 2024 as it has the last few years. During the morning hours, FDL Resource Management Staff will be sending out a mass email and text to Band members who have signed up (signup using the link listed below).
2024 Spearing/Netting Details | Spearing/Netting Sign-up
3/13 Waste Management Notice: Commencing May 1, 2024, the FDL Waste Management Transfer Station will be adjusting hours of operation for Holidays. The new hours of operation for ALL Holidays are: 8 am – 12 pm. Please note the Transfer Station will be CLOSED for Christmas Day. FDL Waste Management appreciates your understanding and patience as we adjust to slightly different hours during Holidays which will allow for staff to also enjoy these days with their families and friends.
3/12 2024 Election Board Update: The Reservation Business Committee has updated the 2024 election board appointees due to resignations. The Band’s letter to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe dated March 12, 2024 is available here. Please click here for all 2024 Election announcements and documents.
3/9 2024 Primary Election Absentee Ballot Notice Update: The email address to request an absentee ballot is: fdlgeneralelectionboard@fdlrez.com. If you require an absentee ballot to vote in the Primary Election on April 2, 2024, you can submit a form requesting an absentee ballot. Click here to download the Absentee Ballot Request Form, and send the completed form to General Reservation Election Board, P.O. Box 430, Cloquet, MN, 55720. Please click here for all 2024 Election announcements and documents.
3/7 2024 FDL Health Fair: The 2024 FDL Health Fair will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Black Bear Casino Resort Otter Creek Center. The Opening Ceremony will be held at 11:30 am, tables open to public from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Lunch will be served from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm or until gone. Click here for details.
3/7 FDL Police VS FDL Ojibwe School Students Basketball: The annual FDL Police VS FDL Ojibwe School Students Basketball game will be held on Tuesday, April 16, from 1 pm - 3 pm at the Ojibwe School Gymnasium. The public is welcome to attend! Click here for details.
3/6 Construction Career Job Fairs: See the links below for upcoming Job Fairs in the Duluth area..
LIUNA Construction Career Fair - April 2
3/4 MNDot/Tribal Cement Masons Training: MNDot is hosting a free 10-week training for Cement Masons. The training will be held at the Cement Masons Local 633 JATC Training Center in New Brighton, MN, from May 28 - Aug 2, 2024. During the duration of the training you will learn both related and on-the-job technical training.
Training Details Flyer | Training Application
2/29 Band members: Due to increased costs associated with repairs and replacements, fees will now be charged for renting Fond du Lac tents, tables, and chairs as of February 28, 2024. Please keep in mind that if you booked before February 28th, you will not be charged for your rental needs, and no rental costs will be charged for funeral services. For any questions about pricing, or to reserve your rental, please call 218-878-8025 or 218-878-8028.
2/28 Fired Up About Welding Camp: Fired Up About Welding is a 2-day camp for High School students interested in learning the basics of welding. The camp will be held on April 18 and 19, at the Lake Superior College downtown campus. The camp is free to attend. Click here for details and registration information.
2/27 2024 Election Board Notice: The Reservation Business Committee has reassigned appointed members to the 2024 Election boards due to resignations. The Band’s updated letter to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe is available here. Please click here for all 2024 Election announcements and documents.
2/26 Burn Permits Notice: Due to gusty winds and lower moisture conditions, burn permits will be needed for anything over 3 feet in diameter until further notice. Please direct your requests through Resource Management. Thank you.
2/23 2024 Primary Election Notice: A Primary Minnesota Chippewa Tribal Election of the FOND DU LAC Reservation Business Committee will be held on April 2, 2024, to fill the following positions: Chairperson, District I (Cloquet) Committeeperson and District III (Brookston) Committeeperson. Click here to read the official MCT Primary Election notice. Please click here for all 2024 Election announcements and documents.
2/22 2024 Brookston State of the Band Presentation: The District III, Brookston Representative, Roger Smith, Sr., has provided a transcript of the Brookston Presentation at the State of the Band open meeting that took place on February 15, 2024. Click here to read the transcription.
2/13 Child Abuse Prevention Walk/Brunch: The Child Abuse Prevention Walk/Brunch will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Meet at the Human Services lower level parking lot. Click here for full details.
2/6 Economic Development Committee Meetings: The Economic Development Committee (EDC) meetings are open to the interested public. The next scheduled meeting will be held on April 2, 2024, 3 pm - 4:30 pm, In the Tribal Center Planning Conference Room. You may join us in person or virtually, whatever your schedule allows for. Click here to join the meeting via Zoom. EDC by-laws can be accessed by clicking here.
2/5 FDL Forestry Survey: What types of Forests and Forest Management activities would you like to see more of at Fond du Lac Reservation? Please take Fond du Lac Forestry's new survey (even if you took the one in 2022) so that your input can guide Forest Management at Fond du Lac Reservation. Click here to take the survey.
1/23 Woodlot Update: Fond du Lac Forestry has opened a new woodlot located on Maki Road. Band members are required to obtain a permit prior to gathering firewood from this property. This woodlot is year-round accessible and painted trees are NOT to be harvested. Details are available on the permit. The Brevator Road woodlot will be re-opened on Tuesday, January 30th. This is later than usual due to the record-breaking warm temperatures in December which kept the access road thawed. To obtain a woodlot permit, contact Amy Skrivanek at amyskrivanek@fdlrez.com or (218-878-7118), or from the Resource Management front desk at 218-878-7101. Band members will need their tribal ID to pick up a permit. If you have any questions about the woodlot or how the trees are marked, contact Phillip Hass at philliphass@fdlrez.com (218)-600-7211, or Alex Mehne at alexandermehne@fdlrez.com or 269-409-1760.
1/22 Breastfeeding support at Black Bear Casino Resort: Support for breastfeeding at Black Bear Casino Resort just got better! With the help of grant dollars and the Community Health Services Department, we’ve installed a new Mamava Lactation Pod located near the Otter Creek Event Center. Click here for details.
1/22 Air Program Project Stove Swap: Winter is here! Do you have an old, inefficient wood stove heating your home? Do you qualify for SNAP, WIC, Head Start, or other assistance programs? The Fond du Lac Air Program is continuing to partner with Environmental Initiative’s Project Stove Swap to assist with upgrading old wood stoves for free or at a deep discount. Please click here for more information, and reach out to the Fond du Lac Air Program, Paige Huhta (218-878-7108, paigehuhta@fdlrez.com) and Anthony Mazzini (218-878-7112, anthonymazzini@fdlrez.com), with any questions and to receive an application. Remaining project funding is limited, so please reach out as soon as you are able. Save money, keep warm, and protect the air and the health of our community through these improvements! Miigwech!
1/18 Five Skies Empowerment Training: Join the hundreds of individuals who have completed the Five Skies Empowerment Training Program and are now better prepared for success in their construction jobs. The training is a 4-week program from April 15 - May 10, 2024. The training will be held at the Legendary Waters Casino in Bayfield, WI. Click here for full details.
1/3 Teamsters Apprenticeship Program: No cost training to be a Construction Truck Driver will be available in the Spring of 2024. Applications are being accepted now and are due by February 4, 2024. Click here for full details.
1/3 FDL Public Works Snow & Ice Removal Policy: The Fond du Lac Public Works Highway Department is responsible for the removal of snow and ice from the Fond du Lac maintained roads. The Snow & Ice Removal Policy has been created to establish expectations and improve citizen awareness of snow and ice removal procedures, and to clarify the Fond du Lac Public Works Highway Department's level of service for snow and ice removal. Click here to read the policy.
12/21 GLIFWC Summer Internships: The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) is pleased to announce available internships for its 2024 GLIFWC Internship Program. Through this internship program, college students will work one-on-one with a GLIFWC mentor in various divisions and learn about necessary coursework, college degrees, and trainings which result in gainful employment in a multitude of careers. Click here for full details.
12/15 Opening on Law Enforcement Review Board: There is an opening for a Brookston Representative on the Fond du Lac Law Enforcement Review Board. The committee meets every 3rd Friday of the month. Any Fond du Lac Band Members interested in serving on this committee should submit their name to Terri Redding at FDL Conservation Department, 28 University Road, Cloquet MN or by calling 218-878-7155.
  At-Home Rapid Covid-19 Tests: The state of Minnesota and the USPS has made at-home rapid Covid-19 test kits available for free. Residents are able to order 8 test kits per month, while supplies last. Click here to visit the Minnesota Dept. of Health site to place an order. Click here for further details. Click here for free test kits from the USPS.
  NOTICE: Nagaajiwanaang Genawendangig Anishinaabemowin (The Ones who Take Care of Anishinaabemowin at Fond du Lac) are seeking advisory board members. The purpose of the Nagaajiwanaang Genawendangig Anishinaabemowin is to acquaint themselves with all of the language activities and services available in the region and periodically review language plans. In addition, advisory board members will advise the Language Coordinator in matters related to management and development issues affecting Anishinaabemowin preservation and revitalization, and review grant opportunities for funding language programs and projects. Per Fond du Lac Ordinance #05/14, as amended. If you are interested, please email jeffsavage@fdlrez.com or call 218-878-758
  Homeowner Assistance Fund Program: The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has received funding from the United States Department of the Treasury to administer a Homeowner Assistance Fund program, designed to provide mortgage, utility, and internet payment assistance relief to Tribal homeowners. Click here for details and a program overview with application instructions.