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September 2023 Archive
| 9/21 | Thomson Reservoir Public Meeting: A Public Meeting was held about the Thomson Reservoir sediment project on the St. Louis River in Northeastern Minnesota. The project involves applying activated carbon over 69.5 acres of contaminated sediment to improve aquatic environment. The meeting was held on Thursday, September 21st, 6:00 pm, at the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Click here for full details. |
| 9/21 | RBC Open Meeting Notice: The RBC Open meeting was held Thursday, September 21st, 5:30 pm, at the Brookston Community Center, and was also open to FDL Band members via Zoom. |
| 9/21 | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Thursday, September 21st from 9 am -1 pm at Gookonaanig Endaawaad "Grandma's House" for installing a new high tunnel for growing seeds, language learning, and more! Free lunch to all volunteers, click here for full details. |
| 9/19 | Taking Care of Things Gathering: Fond du Lac Resource Management will be hosting Ganawenjigewin Maawanji’idiwin, the Taking Care of Things Gathering Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 from 1:00pm-6:30pm at the Pow Wow Arbor behind the FDL Ojibwe School. We invite you to be in community with us, interact with local information tables and vendors, play Baaga’adowewin (lacrosse), and enjoy our evening feast! In addition to our feast, there will be raffle drawings for a variety of giveaways including but not limited to gardening and cooking supplies, a badminton set, a fold-up utility wagon, and a 22” Weber Original Kettle Black Uline Grill! You may register for the raffle anytime from 1:00pm-4:15pm at the event. The raffle will start at 4:15pm and you must be present to win prizes! And then we feast after! Click here for full details. |
| 9/15 | Elder Events: Elder Movie Morning - September 17 Elder Chanhassen Theater Trip - September 20 |
| 9/12 | FDL Housing Board Opening: The FDL Housing Board has an opening for a member from the Brookston District. Interested parties should contact Roger Smith, Sr. Submissions were accepted until September 12, 2023. |
| 9/11 | FDL Flag Raising Ceremony Today: There will be a Fond du Lac Flag Raising Ceremony at the Cloquet Forestry Center today, September 11th, at 2:00 pm. The Community is invited to attend. |
| 9/7 | 13 Moons Wild Rice Camp: The 13 Moons Wild Rice Demonstration Camp was held Saturday, September 9, from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Moosehorn River, in Moose Lake, MN. Click here for full details. |
August 2023 Archive
| 8/31 | Cultural Ceremonies: Come join the Cultural Ceremonies at the FDL Language and Cultural Center throughout the month of August. The dates for the month of August were August 12, 15, 16, 23, 29, 31. Click here for details. |
| 8/31 | Energy Assistance Notice: August 31 was the last day to request assistance with water bills. |
| 8/30 | Closure Notice: On Wednesday, August 30th, the Tribal Center Gym will be closed all day and the Cloquet Community Center will be closing at 4:30 pm. |
| 8/30 | FDL Construction Project TERO Fair: FDL Construction held a TERO Fair at the Black Bear Event Center on Wednesday, August 30th, from 8 am - 6 pm. We are seeking TERO applicants! Participants were encouraged to bring any Trades work experience and TERO compliance documentation. Click here for details. |
| 8/28 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is soliciting quotes to provide and install water meters in 29 homes. Work will take place on the Fond du Lac Reservation, in the Ridge Road Community, Carlton County, MN. Please read through the attachment for quote specifics. All proposals must be mailed or dropped off as follows: Attn: Water/Wastewater Manager, Sealed Quote: Ridge Road Water Meters, 1720 Big Lake Rd., Cloquet MN, 55720. The deadline for submitting bids was September 18, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 8/28 | Zhakamoonigoowin Manoomin: The FDL Natural Resources Division has harvested manoomin for those who are in need of being spoon-fed for their grief/ loss and wish to return back to harvesting manoomin. The event will be held on Monday, August 28, from Noon - 1 pm, and 6 pm - 7 pm. Click here for full details. |
| 8/25 | 13 Moons Golf Tournament: The Annual 13 Moons Golf Tournament was held at the Black Bear Golf Course on Friday, August 25th! With an optional Team Skins Game and Hole in One Contest, there was plenty of fun and golf action for every participant! |
| 8/23 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac is seeking bidders for the construction of a Warehouse Facility for the Min No Aya Win Human Services Clinic on the Fond du Lac Reservation, Cloquet, MN. The deadline for submitting bids was September 7, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 8/22 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for roofing and other construction work on four properties located on the Fond du Lac Reservation. The projects include exterior and some interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting bids for all 4 RFPs was September 12, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 8/22 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids to repair a post frame building at 1355 Mission Road, Sawyer, MN. The deadline for submitting bids was September 11, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 8/22 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids to demolish various residential homes and restore sites throughout the Fond du Lac Reservation. The deadline for submitting bids was September 7, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 8/18 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for roofing and other construction work on four properties located on the Fond du Lac Reservation. The projects include exterior and some interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting bids for all 4 RFPs was September 5, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 8/18 | 2023 Farm Feast: The Gitigaan Wiikondiwag (Farm Feast) was held Saturday, August 19th, from 2:00pm - 5:00pm at the Na'enimonigamig, FDL Cannery. There was food, games, tours and more! Click here for full details. |
| 8/18 | Community Dance: The Fond du Lac Human Services Division hosted an End of Summer Community Dance on Friday, August 18, between 6pm and 9pm at the Head Start Gymnasium. All ages are welcome. Click here for details. |
| 8/17 | 2023 Wild Rice Harvesting Plan: Get ready and stay tuned for the harvest opening notification. The RBC has approved the harvest structure and purchasing plan for the season. We are likely 2-3 weeks away from beginning of harvest. |
| 8/17 | RBC Open Meeting Notice: The next RBC Open Meeting was held Thursday, August 17th, 5:30 pm, and was held at the Sawyer Community Center, and was open to FDL Band members in person and via Zoom. Click here to read the Open Meeting's agenda. |
| 8/15 | Request for Proposals: The Brookston Community Center is seeking bids for the construction of an Outdoor Basketball Court at the Brookston Community Center. The deadline for submitting bids was August 30, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 8/15 | Request for Proposals: The Brookston Community Center is seeking bids for the installation of a sound damping system in the gymnasium at the Brookston Community Center. The deadline for submitting bids was August 30, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 8/15 | Tagwii Adolescent Outpatient Recovery Center Open House: The Tagwii Adolescent Outpatient Recovery Center Open House & Prevention Intervention held an Open House on Tuesday, August 15 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Click here for details. |
| 8/14 | Cabin Sale: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation will be holding a Lottery for a cabin located at 3191 Maple Drive, Cloquet, MN. 55720. Applications from qualified Band Members will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 20th, 2023. |
| 8/14 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Reservation on behalf of Fond du Lac Forestry, is looking for proposals to remove and replace lighting within their FDL Wildland Firefighting Garage located off of Highway 210 and Buscko Rd. The facility has an office and garage type of areas. The deadline for submitting bids was August 25, 2023, at 12:00 pm. |
| 8/14 | Sawyer Ceremonial Building Ground Breaking: Join us on Monday, August 14, 2 pm, for the ground breaking of the Sawyer Ceremonial Building. Click here for details. |
| 8/11 | Sawyer Community Meeting: Brad “Raff” Blacketter held a Community meeting on August 13, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, at the Sawyer Community Center. A lunch was provided. |
| 8/11 | CLOSURE NOTICE: Na'enimonigamig, Fond du Lac's kitchen/cannery, was closed Sunday, August 13th. No appointments were available on this day as we let our staff have a bit of rest and reprieve during the busy growing season! Miigwech. |
| 8/10 | Danielson Fire Hydrant Flushing: Fond du Lac Water & Wastewater Department will be flushing fire hydrants starting Thursday August 3rd in the Danieslon Community, with a plan to complete the flushing by Friday August 11th. Our plan is to exercise the hydrants Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Click here for full details. |
| 8/10 | 2023 Women's Wellness Gathering: The summer Women's Wellness Gathering was held Thursday, August 10, at the Cloquet Forestry Center. Click here for detail and a schedule of events. |
| 8/8 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for roofing and other construction work on four properties located on the Fond du Lac Reservation. The projects all include exterior remodel work. The deadline for submitting bids for all 4 RFPs was August 31, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 8/7 | Wild Rice Processors Needed: The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be accepting bids from qualified entities or individuals to process wild rice this coming fall. In a typical season a processor would receive daily deliveries of “green rice” from Fond du Lac Resource Management staff. These deliveries range from 500-3,000 pounds per day and gradually taper off as the harvest season progresses. A typical season requires a processor to handle an average of 25,000 pounds of “green rice” over a period of three weeks. Interested parties should be able to process volumes such as this in a timely fashion to ensure quality of the finished product. Interested bidders should provide the rate that they propose to charge per pound of finished wild rice. The Fond du Lac Band accepted bids via email until 4pm August 20, 2023. |
| 8/4 | Sobriety Powwow: The 45th Annual Sobriety Powwow will be held August 4 - 6, in Sawyer, MN. Click here for details. |
| 8/3 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is requesting proposals for waste and recycling services. In addition to traditional hauling, recyclables processing, and disposal services, Fond du Lac is seeking a vendor who will be proactive in helping manage all waste and recyclables in a more cost effective manner. The deadline for submitting bids was August 18, 2023, at 2:30 pm. |
| 8/2 | Ikidowin Acting Ensemble Show: Next week on Thursday, August 10th at 6:30pm in the Powless Center, Duluth, MN, we'll be welcoming the Ikidowin Acting Ensemble, a youth group from the Indigenous Peoples Task Force in Minneapolis! Please join us for this free community event! This program consists of youth ages 12-18 years old who use theater performances to teach information on various health topics to their peers and their community. The information that they teach is also specifically culturally relevant for Indigenous youth! Click here for full details. |
| 8/1 | Gitigaan Summer Class: Tuesday, August 1st from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Summer Gitigaan Class, 'Postpartum Gifts from Mama Aki' presented by Fond du Lac Birthworker Rebekah Dunlap/Waawaase Amoog, hosted at Na'enimonigamig (964 Cary Road in Cloquet). Free, open to all, no registration necessary! Click here for details. |
| 8/1 | National Night Out: The Fond du Lac Police Department will be participating in the National Night Out at Veterans Park in Cloquet on August 1, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please come and enjoy free food, activities, and get to know your neighbors, local police and fire fighters. Fond du Lac Police, Cloquet Police, Carlton County Sheriffs Office and the Cloquet Fire District will be in attendance. Please contact Officer Paro for any questions or information. Jarvisparo@fdlpd.com. Click here for details. |
July 2023 Archive
| 7/31 | MNAW CLOSURE TODAY: Fond du Lac Human Services will he CLOSED at MNAW location ONLY TODAY, July 31, 2023. |
| 7/27 | NOTICE: The Fond du Lac Agricultural Division was giving away 50 free Rain Barrel sets that include all the fixtures you need to start collecting rain water for irrigating your lawn, washing your car, or more! Two per household. First come, first served. Free to Fond du Lac Band Members. Pick-up at Na'enimonigamig (964 Cary Road, Cloquet) during normal business hours. Click here for details. |
| 7/27 | Cultural Ceremonies: Come join the Cultural Ceremonies at the FDL Language and Cultural Center throughout the month of July. The remaining date for this month was July 26. Click here for details. |
| 7/26 | RBC Meeting Location Update: The RBC Meeting for 7/26 was held at the Black Bear Casino Stoney Brook Hall. |
| 7/24 | Closure Notice: We apologize for any inconvenience. We wanted to let everyone know that the Tribal Center was closed Tuesday, 7/25, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for staff appreciation day. To show our appreciation for their hard work, we're saying miigwech by giving them a well-deserved break. We appreciate your understanding! To show our gratitude, let's use this image as a virtual 'thank you' to our staff – share it and show your support! |
| 7/21 | Urban Open Discussion: FDL Tribal Chairman Kevis Dupuis invited FDL Band members to an open discussion on July 24th, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, at the Mino Biimadazi Waakaa'igan in Minneapolis. There was a Zoom option for members who cannot attend in person. Click here for meeting and Zoom access details. |
| 7/21 | Calling all Indigenous producers: Tocabe, an Indigenous Ingredients Marketplace and Restaurant based out of Denver, Colorado is looking to source new, midwest ingredients and products to their online store. Join us at Na'enimonigamig (964 Cary Road in Cloquet) next Tuesday, July 25th from 1 pm - 3 pm, to learn more about this great opportunity and how you can get involved and grow your market. Click here for details on the event and Tocabe! |
| 7/20 | FDL Police Department Community Picnic: The FDL PD Community Picnic was held on July 22nd, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Ojibwe School ball field and Powwow Grounds. Food will be served by Juniors Backyard Grill an there will be prize drawings throughout the day. Come join the fun! Click here for details. | 7/20 | RBC Open Meeting Notice: The RBC Open Meeting was held Thursday, July 20th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Mino Bimaadizi Waakaa’igan in Minneapolis, MN, and was open to FDL Band members via Zoom and in person. Click here to read the Open meeting's agenda. |
| 7/19 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Cooperation is seeking sealed bids to demolish an old restaurant/bar, and restore the site located 1675 Hwy. 210, Carlton, MN. 55718, also known as "The Northstar Ballroom". The deadline for submitting a bid was August 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 7/19 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee on behalf of the Fond du Lac Development Corporation and Black Bear Casino Resort is soliciting bids for removal of all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) at the renovation project of the hotel. The extended deadline for submitting a bid was August 1, 2023, at 10:00 am. |
| 7/19 | 13 Moons Maple Sugar Workshop: 13 Moons hosted a Maple Sugar Candy workshop at the FDL Cannery on Saturday, July 29, from 11 am - 2 pm. Class size was limited to the first 20 participants. Click here for details. |
| 7/18 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is soliciting qualified interested firms to submit a sealed proposal for Construction Management at Risk services for the Black Bear Event Center Expansion Project, on the south and east sides of the existing Black Bear Casino Event Center at 1785 MN-210 in Carlton, MN. The deadline for submitting a bid was August 2, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 7/17 | NOTICE: Fond du Lac Resource Management announces the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on the Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted for the proposed FDL Ceremonial Hall Project, which entails the construction of a dedicated ceremonial drum building, access driveway, parking lot, drinking water well, septic system and other associated utilities on 2.16 aces in an open field in the Sawyer community. The FONSI was available for a 30-Day comment period. |
| 7/17 | BIA Landowner Workshop: *FREE* Trust Landowner Workshop! The workshop will be held on August 9th, from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm, at the Intercontinental, St. Paul Riverfront. RSVP Your Seat today! Click here for details. |
| 7/17 | Chairman Discussion: The FDL Chairman In-Person Community Discussion was held Monday, July 17, at the FDL Cultural Center from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. No virtual options are available. Click here for full details. |
| 7/14 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is soliciting proposals from qualified Design Consultants to provide aid in site review and site selection, programming of owner and owner's pow wow committee. Responding designers to provide the following phases of design: Conceptional, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Contract Administration, all design services and all engineering. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 31, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 7/14 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids to demolish an old restaurant/gas station, and restore the site located 1704 Hwy. 210, Carlton, MN. 55718, also known as "The Carlton Travel Center". The deadline for submitting a bid was July 27, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 7/14 | 30th Annual Black Bear Casino Golf Tournament: The tournament was held on July 15-16, and included a Men's, Women's, Seniors, and Juniors tournament action! |
| 7/13 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a roofing project located 932 Trettel, Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 7/13 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation DECK project located at 3632 Bass Creek, Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 7/12 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Band is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to replace the current telephony systems in use at the Fond du Lac Reservation. This RFP aims to provide interested companies with the opportunity to discuss becoming a Vendor to Fond du Lac Band; and instructions, specifications, and processes to be used in responding to this RFP. The deadline for submitting a bid was August 11, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 7/12 | NOTICE: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service is planning to begin aerial applications for spongy moth starting as early as 6:30 am on FRIDAY July 14 for the Holyoke, Carlton area, where there is approximately 14,000 acres of treatment planned. Aerial applications for the Duluth area, including East, West, and Midway will be starting as early as 6:30 am on MONDAY JULY 17, where there are approximately 12,000 acres of treatment planned. Applications are weather dependent and may be postponed. These are low flying operations with aircraft flying approximately 150 feet above the tree tops. For more information please visit: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/spongymothtreatment or contact Kelsey Taylor at kelseytaylor@fdlrez.com; 218-878-7104. |
| 7/12 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a window/siding and cabinets project located 8219 Mahnomen, Cloquet, MN. 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 7/12 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a window/siding soffit/facia and cabinets project located 250 Tyler, Cloquet MN. 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 7/7 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is soliciting proposals for a turnkey outdoor classroom. 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 July 21, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 7/7 | 2023 Veterans' Powwow: The 2023 Veterans' Powwow was held on July 7, 8 & 9 at the Mash Ke Wisen Powwow Grounds. For full details and schedule of events, please click here. |
| 7/7 | July Elder Events: Elders Picnic - July 7 Elder Movie Morning - July 30 Million Dollar Quartet Shakopee Trip - July 16, Sign up by June 12. Encore Theater Show - See a show at Encore Theater and get your ticket price refunded! |
June 2023 Archive
| 6/29 | Baaga’adowewin at FDL: The first Baaga’adowewin “tournament” was hosted on July 29th, 2023 at the Stick Ball Field on Reservation Road Cloquet, MN. Get a team together! Bring your fam/fans! Come play, come watch, come be in community! Click here for details. |
| 6/27 | FDL Royalty Contest: ATTENTION FOND DU LAC YOUTH. The Fond du Lac Royalty Contest will be held on Friday, July 7th during the Fond du Lac Veterans Powwow. Applications will be available at the Tribal Center, from Valerie Whitebird, or by clicking below. Applicants must be FDL enrolled youth, and live within 30 miles of the Reservation. Applications must be turned in by June 30th, either at the Tribal Center, or emailing to Valerie Whitebird. See details in the flyer below. FDL Royalty Contest Flyer |
| 6/27 | Community Center Closure: The Cloquet Community Center was closed all day on Thursday, June 29, 2023, due to the Center's Valleyfair trip. |
| 6/27 | Cultural Ceremonies: Come join the Cultural Ceremonies at the FDL Language and Cultural Center throughout the month of June. The remaining date for June is the 28th. Click here for details. |
| 6/27 | Community Baby Shower: The FDL Head Start Community Baby Shower will be held Wednesday, June 28, 4 pm - 7 pm, at the Head Start Gym. This event is open to the Community! There will be dinner provided, break-out sessions, prizes and more! Click here for details. |
| 6/26 | Invitation to Local Photographers: Fond du Lac (FDL) Reservation Business Committee on behalf of the FDL Development Corporation and Black Bear Casino & Resort is soliciting local photographers to provide digital nature/landscape images that will be used in the framed artwork at the renovation project of the hotel. The Black Bear Casino & Resort Hotel Renovation project consists of the following: The project will include the renovation of the hotel tower (levels 3 through 12) including the elevator lobbies, hotel corridors and all 250 hotel rooms. FDL is looking for local photographers to provide digital images of nature/landscape in the surrounding area of the Black Bear Casino & Resort including FDL Reservation area. The deadline for submitting images was July 21, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 6/23 | Tribal Highway Heavy Carpenter Training: Free five-week training in highway carpentry. Receive all the tools you'll need to start your carpentry career! Training will be held July 17 - August 18 in Bemidji MN. Only 3 spots remain! The registration deadline was July 5th. |
| 6/23 | NOTICE: Please join us for this important listening and feedback session coming up Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 5pm. We will meet at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Room 230. The Aandanjigewin Fond du Lac Local Foods Purchasing Assistance Program (LFPA) is a cooperative agreement between the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the United States Department of Agriculture Marketing Service. Aandanjigewin in Ojibwemowin means “to change the way we eat”. This program intends to support community members in restoring traditional foods into our diets. The LFPA is a unique opportunity for tribal nations to not only reduce overall food insecurity, but also to promote nutritious, culturally important traditional foods not commonly found in food distribution programs or grocery stores. This meeting is for gardeners, harvesters, producers, and farmers interested in selling their fresh produce, meats, dairy, and minimally processed products. Click here for details. |
| 6/23 | 13 Moons Birch Bark Basket Demo: 13 Moons hosted a Birch Bark Basket workshop with Laura Winter. The workshop was held on Saturday, June 24, 12 pm - 3 pm, at the FDLTCC Commons. Click here for details. |
| 6/23 | 2023 SCRUBS Camp: Indigenous Healthcare Career Exploration, June 21 - 23, 2023, hosted by Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Stay in the college dorms for two nights. Participate in traditional ceremony at beginning and end of camp. Explore careers in a variety of healthcare fields, and more! Click here for details. |
| 6/22 | Collective Abundance Fund: The NDN Collective Abundance Fund provides wealth building grants to Indigenous people who reside within the tri-state region of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The program supports the re-building of generational wealth, while beginning to address the wealth gap among Indigenous individuals and families. Grant applications were received until July 11, 2023, 5 p.m. Central Standard Time. Click here for full details. |
| 6/21 | Elder Lawn Mowing: The summer youth will be mowing lawns starting early June 2023. If you are eligible to receive the Lawn Mowing Service please contact Vicki Reynolds. Click here for details and contact information. |
| 6/21 | HIV OUTBREAK NOTICE: Currently, there is an outbreak of HIV within a 30-mile radius of Duluth. Find local testing locations and more info by clicking here. #stopHIVtogether #stopHIVnorthland #KnowYourStatus #GetTested #HisforHuman |
| 6/21 | Youth Firearm Safety Training: Both classes are full and no longer available.Youth Firearms Safety Training will be held July 17 - 22, and August 21 - 26, at the Resource Management Building. Training is open to everyone, ages 11 years and older. Class sizes are limited. See details for each training below. July Firearms Safety Training August Firearms Safety Training |
| 6/20 | Mental Health Matters Walk & Picnic: Wednesday, June 21, 9 am - 4 pm at the Baseball field behind the Ojibwe School. Activities, games, goat yoga, prizes, and more! Click here for details. |
| 6/20 | Home Sale Notice: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation held a Lottery for a home located at 1245 Northrup Road, Cloquet, MN. 55720. Applications from qualified Band Members were accepted until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. |
| 6/16 | Request for Proposals: FDL Development is seeking bidders for the construction of the FDL Ceremonial Hall, at W. Moorhead Rd., Cloquet MN. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 13, 2023, at 11:00 am. |
| 6/16 | FDL Language Board Meeting: The FDL language board will be having a meeting on June 27th, 4:45 pm, at the Cultural Building. See you all there! |
| 6/16 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation Deck project located at 2724 Higbee, Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 6/16 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Roofing project located 3205 Moorhead, Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 6/16 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation Deck project located at 3692 Mallard, Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 6/15 | Request for Proposals: The Sawyer Community Center is seeking bids for the construction of an Outdoor Basketball Court and Grill area at 3243 Moorhead Road, Cloquet, MN 55720. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 7, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 6/15 | Community Meeting: Please join us for a community meeting for Fond du Lac community members on June 15th at the Anishinaabewigamig Language & Cultural Learning Center (1713 Animikii Road) at 6 p.m.! Fond du Lac is seeking input from all Tribal members, including elders, veterans, adults, youth, dancers, spectators, and vendors for the Band's new pow-wow grounds that will be located within the Fond du Lac Reservation. Light refreshments will be provided. Questions? Please call 218-878-2612. Click here for details. |
| 6/14 | Air Quality Notice: Please be aware that the current air quality levels are Unhealthy. Please try to limit outside activities during this time. For more information and updates please visit www.airnow.gov. |
| 6/14 | CLOSURE NOTICE: The Brookston Community Center will be closed June 14, 2023 for the Minnesota Zoo trip. |
| 6/13 | Meeting Notice: Special Meeting of NAGAAJIWANAANG GENAWENDANGIG ANISHINAABEMOWIN, Wednesday, June 14th at 4:45 pm at FDL Anishinaabewigamig. |
| 6/13 | Community Sobriety Feast: June 14, 5 pm - 8 pm at the Cloquet Community Center Gym. Open to all family and community members to celebrate their sobriety. Click here for details. |
| 6/13 | Brookston Community Notice: The Brookston Community Center is hosting a Family Zoo Day on Wednesday, June 14. Children ages 5-9 years old must have a parent with. First 48 spots will be going. All children must have an up to date emergency contact on file. Permission slips available at Brookston Center front desk. |
| 6/13 | Food Box Distribution: There will be pop-up food box distribution on Thursday, June 15, 11 am until gone, at the FDL Public Works Admin Offices. Click here for full details. |
| 6/13 | OPEN DISCUSSION: The Fond du Lac Membership is invited to an open discussion with Tribal Chairman, Kevin Dupuis, Sr. This will take place on Tuesday, June 13, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, at the Cultural Center. Click here for details. There was the ability to join via Zoom. |
| 6/13 | Master Plan Survey and Interactive Map: The Survey was extended to June 13th. The Fond du Lac Band Planning Division is collaborating with a planning & design consultant firm to design potential development concepts for two of the reservation’s four core development areas – Big Lake Road and I-35/Hwy 210. The focus is on the potential development of new housing, businesses, community spaces, and street and trail connections. We need your input on WHERE and WHAT TYPES of new development you would like to see in the future and to help us understand what things are missing from these areas that will better serve the community. |
| 6/13 | FDL Annual Health Fair: The Annual FDL Health Fair was held on Tuesday, June 13th, 12 pm - 3 pm, at the Black Bear Otter Creek Center. Click here for details. |
| 6/12 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a roofing project located at 250 Tyler, Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 6/12 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 1282 Mission Road. Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include removal of some existing sidewalks and installing new sidewalks. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 20, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 6/12 | 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 June 5th - 9th, 2023. |
| 6/9 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids to renovate a split level home. The home is located at 1229 Northrup Road, Cloquet, MN. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 27, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 6/8 | Hydrant Flushing Notice: Fond du Lac Water & Wastewater Department will be flushing and exercising fire hydrants starting Thursday, June 1st in the Ridge/River Rd Community, with a plan to complete the flushing by Friday, June 9th. Our plan is to exercise the hydrants Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., this is a vital process to ensure the hydrants are in good working order. |
| 6/8 | Pop-up Food Box Distribution Location Change: On Thursday, June 8th from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Fond du Lac will be hosting a Pop-Up Food Box Distribution at the Palace Casino Parking Lot in Cass Lake! 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. |
| 6/7 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac (FDL) Reservation on behalf of FDL Head Start is seeking proposals to repair and prep the flooring of three (3) classrooms and install both tile and carpet where designated. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 23, 2023, at 12:00 pm. |
| 6/7 | Request for Proposals: Brookston Outdoor Basketball Court. The contractor shall provide a design documents for installation of asphalt full sized basketball court, complete with two heavy duty basketball rims and poles. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 21, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 6/7 | Summer Kickoff Barbecue: Prevention/Intervention is holding a Barbecue to Kickoff the Summer! June 12, 11 am - 3 pm at the Ojibwe School Ball Field. All community members are welcome! Click here for details. |
| 6/7 | Non-Traditional Lenders Forum Lunch: Join us for lunch and learn about all the regional non-traditional lending sources and programs. The forum will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, at the Kichi Gammi Club, in Duluth, MN. This is a free event, but registration is suggested. Click here for details and registration information. |
| 6/5 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Transportation is requesting bidders for the removal of the existing Bus CCTV Systems and the installation of a new Bus CCTV Surveillance System in a total of eleven (11) School Bus vehicles located at the Transportation Department Bus Garage. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 19, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 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. |
| 6/2 | Gookonaanig Endaawaad (Grandma's House) Language Nest: Gookonaanig Endaawaad is a language nest for babies 0-3 years old and their parent/guardian(s). We work to bring together families of language learners, elders, and staff to raise first language speakers. Applications are currently open. Summer programming begins June 2023. See details below. Gookonaanig Endaawaad informational flyer |
| 6/2 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Reservation on behalf of Fond du Lac Gas and Grocery is looking for proposals to remove and replace the existing package air handling unit. The current unit is original to the facility (2004) and has become difficult to maintain. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 16, 2023, at 12:00 pm. |
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 | 2023 Ojibwe School Graduates: Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Click here for the list of graduates. |
| 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 | Public Notice: Fond du Lac Resource Management announces the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on the Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted for the proposed Fond du Lac Public Works Yard Improvement Project. This project would entail the construction of a cold storage building with two outside lean-tos, construction of a new road salt fabric structure (after demolition of the existing structure), and the installation of a yard lighting system all at the Public Works yard adjacent to Big Lake Road and University Road on the Fond du Lac Reservation in Carlton County, Minnesota. The FONSI was available for public comment for 30 days. |
| 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 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids to construct a post frame building at 960 Cary Road, Cloquet, MN. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 9, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 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 | FOOD PRODUCER OPPORTUNITY: Fond du Lac growers and gatherers, the Agricultural Division is looking for producers who are interested in selling their vegetables, baked goods, canned and preserved foods via the newly established Naawayi’ii Food Hub. Applications due June 4th. |
| 5/18 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Roofing project located 1580 Big Lake Rd., Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 8, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 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. |
| 5/16 | Deer Fawns: Late May to early June is the peak of fawning season. Between birth and about 6 weeks of age, fawns don’t travel much with the doe. Instead they curl up and lie still on the ground when the doe is not there to feed them. During the first 6 weeks of life, this is often a fawn’s instinctive response to danger as well – drop and lie still. Their lack of scent and spotted coat help them hide from predators. Sometimes this instinctive response to danger causes them to drop and lay flat in the middle of the road or peoples’ yards. If a fawn is found next to a dead doe, or if it’s bleeding, been attacked by another animal or is lying sprawled on its side, you should call FDL Resource Management at 878-7101 or the Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic in Duluth at 218-491-3604 for guidance on what to do next. |
| 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 | FDL Housing Spring Cleaning Time: FDL Housing has a reminder notice for tenants that along with springtime, comes the need to clean up our yards. Click here to read the full notice. |
| 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 | Ojibwemotaadidaa Summer Family Camp: This summer, the twelfth annual Ojibwe Immersion Academy Weekend Cohort will be held at the Cloquet Forestry Center in Cloquet, Minnesota. The camp will offer a complete immersion experience for families with children ages (0-4) from July 5th through 11th, 2023. Applications for the camp are due by May 16th at noon. See details, eligibility, and application below. Summer Family Camp Flyer (Ojibwe) Summer Family Camp Flyer (English) Eligibility Requirements and Camp Details Family Camp Application |
| 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 | Fish Processing: Na'enimonigamig, FDL Kitchen/Cannery (964 Cary Rd, Cloquet, MN) is opening up the Abbatoir for people to clean their fish. Garbage bags for fish waste will be provided, and if you wish to donate them for composting, you may leave them in the enclosed dumpster area to the left of the facility. Please read and sign the user agreement forms before using the facility. Be kind and courteous! Clean up after yourself, the Abbatoir is equipped with a hose and stocked with shop towels, extra garbage bags, and sanitizing spray. Follow the steps in the user agreement to keep the facility clean and sanitary. Facility hours are M-F 8am to 4pm. Please contact us at 218-590-6263 if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment outside of normal business hours. Miigwech and happy fishing! |
| 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 | 2023 Spring Spearing/Netting: Resource Management will be using the same online sign-up, and permit distribution system in 2023 as it has the last few years. In the mornings, FDL Resource Management Staff will be sending out a mass email and/or text to all registered Band members. This daily notification will identify the lakes and number of permits available for that night. Boat rides for FDL Elders age 65 and over will also be available. |
| 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 | VISTA opening for FDL Agricultural Division: Interested in making a lasting impact on a local indigenous community? Come and laugh, learn, and get your hands in the soil in a relaxing, low-key environment! Join the Fond du Lac Agriculture Department this summer! Click here for full details. |
| 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. |
| 4/13 | Summer Youth Employment: The Summer Youth Employment Program is now accepting applications. This is for youth ages 14 - 17. Applications can be picked up at the Tribal Center Human Resources, Brookston Center, Sawyer Center. |
| 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 | Whereabouts Unknown List: The Bureau of Trust Funds Administration may be looking for you. If your name or someone you know is on this Whereabouts Unknown List you may have money, land or both on deposit in an Individual Indian Monies (IIM) account at the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration. Please call the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration’s Trust Beneficiary Call Center at 1-888-678-6836 in order to verify and update your IIM account. Click the following link to see the list for Fond du Lac. Search Unclaimed Accounts | U.S. Department of the Interior |
| 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. |
| 3/2 | Cement Masons Training Opportunity: The Cement Masons, Plasterers & Shophands Local 633 Journeyman & Apprentice Training Trust Fund is offering a 10 Week Cement Masons Trade Orientation Training. The goal of this program is to train Native Americans from several tribal nations in the cement mason trade enabling them to qualify for apprenticeship with the Union and work on Mn DOT projects. Training went through August 4, 2023. |