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March 2023 Archive
| 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. |
| 3/23 | 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 | 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 | 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. |
| 3/7 | 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. |
February 2023 Archive
| 2/23 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of February 13th - 17th, 2023. |
| 2/21 | Home Lotteries: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation held a Lottery for homes located at 1780 Grey Birch Ct., Cloquet, 3217 W Moorhead Rd., Cloquet, 3647 W Moorhead Rd., Sawyer, and 3592 Rice Lake Rd., Sawyer. Applications from qualified Band Members were accepted until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21st, 2023. |
| 2/17 | Constitutional Convention: The MCT Constitution Convention will be held on Friday, February 17, from 9 am - 4 pm, at the Sawyer Community Center, and via Zoom. A block of rooms are available at Black Bear Casino Resort for Thursday and Friday nights, Feb. 16 - 17. Click here for full details and Zoom access information. |
| 2/17 | Ojibwe Winter Games: Join us at the UMD Bagley Nature Area on February 17 for the Ojibwe Winter Games! Game will feature Gooniikaa-Ginebig (Snow Snake), Dakobijigan-Minawa Zhiimaagan (Hoop & Spear), and Apaginaatig (AtlAtl). There will also be demonstrations, and a free lunch served. Click here for details. |
| 2/16 | State of the Band Meeting: Fond du Lac Band members, don't forget to join us February 16th at the Black Bear Otter Creek Event Center, for the 2023 State of the Band! Join us as we hear from the Reservation Business Committee about the past year, share a meal, and enjoy some entertainment! Please note that the Secretary-Treasurer will present the financials from 5:00 - 5:30. Dinner will be an array of Chicken, Walleye, wild rice, and veggies! Entertainment will feature Nigigoonz Martin and Molly Hunter! Don't forget to check out our local vendors in the Otter Creek Event Center hallway! Chi-miigwech! Click here for details. |
| 2/13 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of February 6th - 10th, 2023. |
| 2/13 | 2023 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives March: The 2023 MMIRM was held on February 14, 2023 at the East Phillips Community Center in Minneapolis, MN. Open prayer and speakers began at 11:00 am, with the March to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend! Click here for details. |
| 2/10 | Blackwoods Blizzard Tour: Black Bear Casino Resort is a presenting sponsor for the 2023 Blackwoods Blizzard Tour to help fight ALS. The tour runs from February 8 - 11, and begins at Black Bear Casino Resort. See links below for full details: Event Flyer |
| 2/9 | Zhooshimewin! Baaga'adowewin! Everyone is welcome to come play Zhooshimewin (Snow snake) and Baaga'adowewin (Stick game) at the Language & Cultural Center on Saturday, February 25th, 11 am - 3 pm. FDL Band Members can enter in a raffle. Lunch will be provided. Click here for full details. |
| 2/6 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of January 28th - February 3rd, 2023. |
| 2/2 | Public Notice: The Fond du Lac Office of Water Protection has received an application from the Carlton County Transportation Department for a wetland permit under the provisions of the Fond du Lac Wetlands Protection and Management Ordinance (WPMO) for the Brookston Road Reconstruction Project. The project is located on the gravel portion of the roadway between Lund Road and Demenge Road in Carlton County. The project consists of the replacement of all the centerline culverts, the reshaping and regrading of the existing road ditches along the length of the project and the construction of minimum road slopes that meet current safety standards for the projected traffic levels on the road. The existing roadbed will be excavated and bridged with geogrid. Both permanent wetland impacts (1.8 acres) and temporary wetland impacts (3.3 acres) will occur as a result of this project. Grading, drainage, and culvert work will be completed in 2023, with the paving of the road occurring the following year in 2024. Please see the 30-Day Public Notice for complete details, including on how to provide comments. Click here to read the notice. |
| 2/3 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 8219 Mahnomen RD. Cloquet, Mn. 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was February 23, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 2/3 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 2723 Higbee RD. Cloquet, Mn. 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was February 23, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
January 2023 Archive
| 1/27 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of January 23th - 27th, 2023. |
| 1/26 | Beargrease Vet Checks & Opening Ceremonies: Black Bear Casino Resort is a proud sponsor of the 2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon! Vet checks and opening ceremonies will both be at Black Bear Casino Resort in the Otter Creek Event Center and the public is more than welcome! Vet checks are from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm and the Opening Ceremony starts at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 28th. The race starts on January 29th, Location: Billy’s Bar, Duluth MN | Billy’s Opens at 7:00 am | Meet The Mushers at 8:00 am | Race Starts at 10:00 am. For more information visit https://linktr.ee/Beargrease which also leads you to the website. Good luck to all the participants! Click here for details. |
| 1/26 | RBC Open Meeting Notice: The RBC Open Meeting was held Thursday, January 26th, 4:30 pm at Mino Bimaadizi Waakaa’igan in Minneapolis, and also open to FDL Band members via Zoom. Click here to read the meeting's agenda. |
| 1/25 | NOTICE: YOUth Matter will be meeting Wednesday, January 25th, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Cultural Center. We will be making medicine bags and Ricky Defoe will be doing a cultural teaching. Dinner will be served along with drinks and snacks. If you have any questions or need help with transportation call either Bailey Robinson at 218-878-3771, or Connie Luther at 218-655-3669. Hope to see all youth there! |
| 1/20 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of January 16th - 20th, 2023. |
| 1/13 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of January 9th - 13th, 2023. |
| 1/13 | Gichi Manidoo Giizis Powwow: The 13 Moons Gichi Manidoo Giizis Powwow was held on Friday & Saturday, January 13 & 14, 2023, at the Black Bear Casino Otter Creek Center. Click here for full details. |
| 1/13 | 13 Moons Agriculture Conference: The Thirteen Moons Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Extension program held a Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Conference and Round Table Session hosted by the Native American Farm Bill Coalition on January 12th and 13th, 2023. The mission of the conference was to share and learn about topics relevant to Tribal Resource Management and Agriculture staff, Tribal Producers, Federal and State Agencies, and Educators. Click here for full details. |
| 1/13 | NOTICE: Na'enimonigamig (FDL Cannery) was closed on Thursday, January 12th and Friday the 13th, as all staff attended the Gichi Manidoo Giizis Sustainable Ag. Conference! |
| 1/13 | Pet Wellness Clinic: FDL Head Start is hosting a FREE Pet Wellness Clinic in the Head Start Gym on January 14 & 15, 2023. No appointment is needed. Click here for full details. |
| 1/12 | Cultural Ceremonies: There was a Coed Sweat at the Anishinaabewigamig Language & Cultural Learning Center on Thursday, January 12, at 5:30 pm. Click here for details. |
| 1/9 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Administration provides a weekly recap RBC Member activities. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of January 2nd - 6th, 2023. |
| 1/9 | NOTICE: YOUth Matter met this Wednesday 1/11/23 at the youth Tagwii building from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The activity was snowshoeing and chili & cornbread will be served for dinner. |
| 1/6 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is soliciting proposals from design and constructability outdoor structure companies for a turn-key outdoor classroom project (including pavilion building design, engineering, product submittals, shop drawings, materials & labor installation). There was a Pre-bid for this RFP via Zoom on January 18th. The deadline for submitting a bid was January 25, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 1/5 | Deer Hunting Notice: While deer season on the FDL Reservation and the 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories in Minnesota has ended, hunters are reminded they can continue deer hunting in Wisconsin ceded territories until January 31st. License, tag and registration details for hunting in Wisconsin are available on GLIFWC’s website http://glifwc.org/ or by calling the Resource Management Division at 878-7155 or 878-7101. FDL hunters are reminded that in order to limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, the head and spinal column from deer carcasses may not be brought back to Minnesota. Only quarters with no part of the head or spinal column attached, or deboned, cut and wrapped venison, hides, finished taxidermy mounts or skulls and antlers that have been completely cleaned of any brain tissue may be brought back to Minnesota. |
| 1/4 | Child Care and Development Fund Plan: As part of the Tribal Plan preparation process, federal law requires the lead agency, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the process of child care services and quality activities under the FDL Tribal Plan before it is submitted to the federal government. The plan was available for viewing until January 13th. |
December 2022 Archive
| 12/29 | NOTICE: Fond du Lac has extra hams to giveaway to Fond du Lac Band members AND Fond du Lac employees! Hams may be picked up this Friday, December 30th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Fond du Lac Head Start Parking Lot. This will be first come, first serve and while supplies last. |
| 12/26 | 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 December 19 - 23, 2022. |
| 12/22 | Housing & Community Needs Assessment Survey: It’s not too late to complete the Housing & Community Needs Assessment household survey! This survey is an important data collection project designed to compile accurate demographic, employment and housing information about FDL community members. The data collected during this survey will be used to enhance local programs and attract funding for housing and other community programs. The survey is closed as of December 31, 2022. |
| 12/22 | FDL Gas & Grocery Notice: The Gas & Grocery will close at 6 PM tonight, Thursday, December 22nd. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes. |
| 12/21 | Tribal Court Notice: The Court Clerk’s Office will be closed December 22 - December 27. Please visit the Court’s website for helpful information. The Court will reopen Wednesday, December 28 at 9:00 am. |
| 12/21 | Biboon Celebration 2022: The FDL Ojibwe School Annual Biboon Celebration will be held Wednesday, December 21, at the school, from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm. There will be activities, a concert by students, and dinner served at 5:00 pm. Click here for full details. |
| 12/21 | FDL T-Shirts Sale: The FDL Elder Concerns Group will be selling FDL T-Shirts on Wednesday, December 21, in the Tribal Center Lobby from 10:00 am to Noon. Click here for full details. |
| 12/20 | Ham Giveaway Update: Here are the rescheduled dates for the Ham Giveaway;
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| 12/20 | Closure Notice: The Fond du Lac Motor Vehicle office will be closed today, December 20th, 2022. |
| 12/20 | Tribal MMIR & MMIW License Plates Event: The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa invites our community to join along with the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa community as we launch Tribal MMIR & MMIW License Plates. We hope to raise awareness of this epidemic of violence against our Indigenous relatives across the state and beyond. The blessing ceremony will occur on December 20th, 2022, at Black Bear Casino Resort, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A light lunch will be provided. Click here for full details. |
| 12/20 | Cultural Ceremonies: Due to the snowstorm, the Co-Ed Sweat Lodge was canceled for Wednesday, December 14th at 5:30pm. It is rescheduled for Tuesday, December 20th at 5:30pm. Join us at the Anishinaabewigamig Language & Cultural Learning Center for the December Cultural Ceremonies, including Full Moon, and Co-Ed, Women's and Men's Sweats. Events are held December 20. Click here for full details. |
| 12/19 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Reservation is interested in updating the Band's transportation safety plan that will assist the Band to identify safety issues in the Fond du Lac transportation network. Public safety, in particular, the safety of the transportation system has been a priority for the Tribe. The deadline for submitting a bid was February 3, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 12/19 | Holiday Phone Scams: Be aware that the holidays are a popular time for phone scams! FDL Social Services has posted a video PSA about phone scammers. Click here to see the video. |
| 12/19 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Band is seeking competitive quotations from qualified vendors for an engineering firm to perform an evaluation of the data center, at Black Bear Casino and Resort located at 1785 Hwy 210, Carlton, MN, 55718. The deadline for submitting a bid is January 13, 2023. |
| 12/19 | 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 December 12th - 16th, 2022. |
| 12/16 | Mont du Lac Ski Passes: Mont du Lac Ski Passes are available (93 passes total) for families who filled out the new Prevention/Intervention applications with badges. Families will be notified by December 16th. Click here for details and instructions on picking up your passes. |
| 12/16 | TRANSIT CLOSURE NOTICE: FDL Transit was closed on 12/16/22. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes. |
| 12/16 | NOTICE: The Cloquet Community Center Gym was closed on Friday, December 16th, in preparation for the Holiday party. Thank you. |
| 12/16 | December Elder Activities: Elder Christmas Party: December 16, Black Bear Otter Creek Center Elder Movie Morning - December 11, Premiere Theater Rocky Mountain High Experience, A John Denver Christmas - December 2, Shakopee Elder Show - A Christmas Carol: December 4, Encore Theatre |
| 12/13 | 13 Moons Tortillas/Tamales Workshop: The 13 Moons program held a Tortillas & Tamales Workshop on Saturday, December 17th, at the Na’enimonigamig Kitchen and Cannery. The workshop was open to the first 12 registered participants. Click here for details and registration information. |
| 12/8 | 13 Moons Ornament Workshop: The 13 Moons program held a Birch Bark Ornament Workshop on Saturday, December 17th, at the FDTCC Atrium. The workshop was open to the first 20 registered participants. Class is currently full! Click here for details and registration information. |
| 12/8 | Economic Development Committee Opening: The Fond du Lac Planning Division is looking for applications for one open position on the Economic Development Committee. The Committee reviews and makes recommendations about business proposals, advises the Planning Director on matters and issues affecting Fond du Lac business, and reviews the Fond du Lac Strategic Plan and Community Economic Development strategy. All applications were due by Friday, December 9, 2022. |
| 12/6 | 2023 Bimaaji'idiwin Producer Training Program: The Bimaaji'idiwin Producer Training Program is for community members of all skill levels that want to grow their own food or start a farming business. The program provides training, technical assistance, organic seeds, educational materials and farming supplies, and access to equipment. Sign up by December 20, 2022. Click here for details. |
| 12/5 | National Handwashing and Influenza Vaccination Week: This week is National Handwashing Awareness Week and National Influenza Vaccination Week. Handwashing with soap and water is one of the simplest, most effective ways to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy. Also, American Indian/Alaska Native people have had consistently higher rates of severe flu outcomes, including hospitalization and ICU admissions. Click here for details on both handwashing and influenza weeks, and how they go hand in hand! |
| 12/5 | Stuff The FDL Squad: Bring new, unwrapped toys and help Stuff the FDL Squad on Monday, December 5. All donations are appreciated! Click here for locations, times and other details. |
November 2022 Archive
| 11/30 | World AIDS Day Event: World AIDS Day is Thursday, December 1st. The Rural AIDS Action Network in Duluth is holding an event from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm to educate the community about HIV and help you protect yourself, as there is an increase in new HIV infections in the Duluth area. Click here for full details. |
| 11/28 | RBC Weekly Recap: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is committed to increasing transparency for the citizens of the Band. Starting this week, Administration will provide a weekly recap. Click here to read the weekly recap for the week of November 21st – November 25th, 2022. |
| 11/21 | COVID Testing Kits: Governor Walz Announces New Round of Free COVID Tests Ahead of Holidays. Four additional tests per household will be available in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Minnesotans who have previously ordered tests are again able to receive four additional tests per household at order your free at-home rapid tests by clicking here. |
| 11/18 | Na'enimonigamig Cannery Hours: the Na'enimonigamig Cannery hours have changed to Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends and after hours by appointment only. To reserve the cannery, please email naenimonigamig@fdlrez.com or call 218-590-6263. |
| 11/18 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 3568 RUSTIC LANE. Cloquet, Mn. 5720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was December 15, 2022, at 3:00 pm. |
| 11/18 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 3685 TEAL DR. Cloquet, Mn. 5720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was December 15, 2022, at 3:00 pm. |
| 11/18 | Wreath Making Workshop: 13 Moons hosted a wreath making workshop with Lurinda Defoe, professional wreath maker. Participants learned how to create holiday wreaths. The workshop was held on Saturday, November 19, 12 pm - 3 pm at the FDLTCC Atrium. Click here for full details. |
| 11/15 | Cultural Ceremonies: Join us at the Anishinaabewigamig Language & Cultural Learning Center for a Co-Ed Sweat on November 16, a Women's Sweat on November 18, and a Men's Sweat on November 22. Click here for details. |
| 11/15 | The Holiday Native Gift Market is back! It will be happening on this Friday, November 18th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Tribal Center! Organizers of the event welcome you to come get your gifts from Native artists, bakers, and get lunch! Featured Artists: Heartberry, Wendy Savage, Babycakes Cupcakes, Wendy Roy Beadwork, Aonehc Aonech Beadwork and Bodycare, Whitebird Creations, Phyllis Pohl Art, Fran White Beadwork, Round Lake Traditions Applique and The Food Stand! |
| 11/15 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FREE EVENT: Native American Heritage Day on November 19 at the St. Louis County Depot. The St. Louis County Historical Society and its American Indian Advisory Committee opens a new exhibit: Bandolier Bags- Identity and Artistry meets Function, November 15th through November 19th- featuring nine historic Ojibwe Bandolier Bags from our collection. Click here to read the full press release. |
| 11/15 | ATTENTION: The Sawyer District is looking for someone to sit on the Housing Committee, please send all inquiries over to Brad “Raff’ Blacketter and Michelle LaFave for a chance to represent the Sawyer District for change and our future. Interested applicants could stop by the Tribal Center located at 1720 Big Lake Road Cloquet, MN 55720 and express interest in the position with District Representative II Brad "Raff" Blacketter. We look forward to hearing from all interested applicants as this is a very important role within our community and to Fond du Lac as a whole. The posting closed on November 15th, 2022 @ 5:00 p.m. Applicants must reside within the Sawyer District and be able to provide proof of residency |
| 11/14 | RBC Open Meeting Notice: The RBC Open meeting was held Thursday, November 17th, 1:30 pm, and was held at the Cloquet Community Center and was also open to FDL Band members via Zoom. |
| 11/10 | Request for Proposals: Wreaths for Cloquet Elderly, Sawyer Elderly, and Tribal Center. The Fond du Lac Band is soliciting bids from Band members to provide wreaths for Cloquet Elderly, Sawyer Elderly, and Tribal Center. The bid will be for 1 set of 15 wreaths. We will select 3 Band members to provide wreaths. Submittals were required by November 21st, 2022 at 4:30pm. |
| 11/9 | Request for Proposals: Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by delivery or mail from bidders at the offices of, DSGW Architects for the MNAW Administration Renovation. The deadline for submitting a bid was December 1, 2022, at 2:00 pm. |
| 11/9 | Youth Sobriety Feast: The Youth Sobriety Feast was held on Wednesday, November 9th, at the Cloquet Community Center ENP, from 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm. This was a special event to honor our youth in sobriety. Click here for details. |
| 11/4 | FDL Human Services PSA: Andrea from FDL Social Services Adult Services has posted a PSA about recognizing the signs of maltreatment. Click here to view the PSA. |
| 11/2 | Fall Whitefish/Tullibee Netting: Netting Season for will run from Mid-October through Friday, December 23, 2022. Fond du Lac Band members can pick up a permit and a self-creel log book from the FDL Resource Management Division. This permit is valid for 14 days. Click here for full details and list of available lakes. |
| 11/2 | Classes at Na'enimonigamig: Learn to process and preserve your harvest this fall. Join us at Na'enimonigamig for our Saturday Workshop Series from October 8 - November 26. Staff will help you with processing needs 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and host classes noon - 2 p.m. at 960 Cary Road, Cloquet, MN. These are free, in person and open to the public. For more information and to register, email Elizabeth Dean at naenimonigamig@fdlrez.com. Presented by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Agricultural Division and Gitigaan Program. Click here for class details. |
October 2022 Archive
| 10/31 | Request for Proposals: 210 Facilities Plumbing Improvements. The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will receive and accept bids for the installation of new domestic water meters to the new water service piping and reconnection to existing domestic water distribution piping at five buildings. The disconnection and removal of the existing above ground well pressure tanks, domestic water storage tanks, fire suppression water storage tanks and associated controls. The deadline for submitting a bid was November 17, 2022, at 11:00 am. |
| 10/28 | Fall Youth Netting Weekend: To engage Fond du Lac youth by exposing them to the traditional subsistence practices we are offering a chance for Fond du Lac youth to learn about netting for whitefish and tullibee under 1854 Treaty Rights in the ceded territory. We are signing up 10 youth participants and one guardian to join us in Ely, Minnesota on October 29th & 30th, 2022. Sign ups are open now! Click here for details and sign up information. |
| 10/28 | Pine Valley Buckthorn Bust Event: The Carlton County Weed Management Area will be hosting an event on October 29th, to control invasive buckthorn in Pine Valley Park. If you are interested in learning more about buckthorn, as well as aiding in controlling this invasive species, please sign up using the link in the flyer below. Please contact Kelsey Taylor at kelseytaylor@fdlrez.com or Alyssa Bloss at alyssa.bloss@carltonswcd.org with any questions. Click here for details and sign up information. |
| 10/28 | Halloween Donations & Trunk or Treat: FDL Human Services is asking community members to donate Halloween costumes and gifts to help celebrate the FDL Halloween party - Trunk or Treat. Donations should be dropped at the old Tagwii building from 8 am - 4:30 pm by 10/27/22. The Trunk or Treat party will be held at the FDL Head Start Gym and parking lot on October 28, from 4 pm - 7 pm. See flyers below for details. Halloween Donations Flyer Trunk or Treat Party Flyer |
| 10/27 | Request for Proposals: PR-3 New Gyp Wall + Insulation + Trespa Panels (Owner Supplied) Wall Assembly. Following are areas of construction that are part of this project: Selective Demolition, Structural Metal Stud Framing, Rough Carpentry, Thermal Insulation, Gypsum Board, Painting. The deadline for submitting a bid was November 7, 2022, at 3:00 pm. |
| 10/27 | Request for Proposals: Black Bear Casino Hotel Demolition: PR-2 Human Resources (HR) Remodeling. Following are areas of construction that are part of this project: Selective Demolition, Structural Metal Stud Framing, Rough Carpentry, Thermal Insulation, Gypsum Board, Painting. The deadline for submitting a bid was November 7, 2022, at 3:00 pm. |
| 10/26 | Request for Proposals: Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for Fond du Lac Childcare Building Shell and Finishes will be addressed and delivered electronically to Max Gray Construction. The deadline for submitting a bid was November 8, 2022, at 11:00 am. |
| 10/25 | Child Care Building Ground Breaking: Today, October 25th at 11:30 a.m., Fond du Lac broke ground for the new Child Care Site on old Fond du Lac Football field located between the Museum and Head Start on Big Lake Road. We asked the community to join us as we start this project. Please park in the Tribal Center Parking Lot. Light refreshments were provided. |
| 10/24 | Chronic Wasting Disease Sampling: The Resource Management Division is beginning it’s 2022 surveillance program for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). While there is no evidence the disease is present in wild deer in the 1854 or 1837 Ceded Territories of Minnesota or on the FDL Reservation, this effort is designed to monitor for it as a precaution. Tribal hunters can receive a gift card in exchange for submitting a deer head for sampling. Click here for more information. |
| 10/24 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Fond du Lac Police have issued a press release about an incident on September 25th, 2022. A concerned citizen called 911 to report a possible drug deal that had taken place at Pinehurst Park in Cloquet. Click here to read the full press release. |
| 10/24 | Influenza and COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Clinics: Carlton County Public Health and Human Services will be offering two Drive-Through Vaccination Clinics on October 25th and 27th. Pre-registration is required! Click here for registration links and locations. |
| 10/21 | Request for Proposals: FDL Gas & Grocery is seeking quotations for work to be done on the awning covering the gas pumps. The work will include the painting and lettering of existing awning. The deadline for submitting a bid was November 4, 2022, at 4:00 pm. |
| 10/21 | Notice: Black Bear Casino Resort has filled all vendor spots for the Native American Heritage Month. Thank you for your interest. |
| 10/19 | RBC Open Meeting Notice: The RBC Open meeting was held Thursday, October 20th, 5:30 pm, and was open to FDL Band members via Zoom. |
| 10/19 | Searching for Vendors: To register your booth for November 4th, 18th, and 25th during the Native American Heritage Month FREE Events at Black Bear Casino Resort, please contact: joycewhite@fdlrez.com or call: 218.878.2451. |
| 10/18 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 3647 West Moorhead Road, Sawyer, MN. The project is as follows: Two story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, work will include some minor carpentry and finishing work, and painting. The deadline for submitting a bid was October 28, 2022, at 2:00 pm. |
| 10/18 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 3647 West Moorhead Road, Sawyer, MN. The project is as follows: Two story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, work will include installing a new boiler system, pressure tank and other plumbing work. The deadline for submitting a bid was October 28, 2022, at 2:00 pm. |
| 10/18 | Beading Class: FDL Social Services is hosting a Beginners Beading Class in October! Come learn the basics of beading. Remaining class will be held October 20, from 5 pm - 7 pm at the MNAW lower level conference room. Class size is limited to the first 10 persons to sign up. Click here for details and sign up information. |
| 10/17 | For Immediate Release: Fond du Lac Exercises Sovereignty through Enforcement Action: Enbridge Energy to Pay $1.45 Million for Violations of the Band's Environmental Ordinances and Permits. Click here to read FDL press releases. |
| 10/17 | Elder October Events: Elder Fall Banquet Elder Movie Morning: October 23 NICOA Attendance Informational Meeting - October 27 |
| 10/17 | Domestic Violence Vigil: FDL Social Services is hosting an event on October 17, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at the Cloquet Community Center, to honor victims and survivors of Domestic Violence. October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We have snacks! Click here for details. |
| 10/14 | Mille Lacs Gill Netting: The Fond du Lac Resource Management Division has decided that there is sufficient quota remaining to warrant a 2022 Fall gill net effort on Mille Lacs. This effort consisted of one night, the night of Friday, October 14, 2022. |
| 10/14 | WAREHOUSE GRAB AND GO: There was a Grab and Go for all Fond du Lac Band members at the Warehouse located at 55 Marigold Lane Cloquet, MN 55720 on Saturday, 10/15/2022 and Sunday, 10/16/2022 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. You must haul and bring your Tribal ID. |
| 10/14 | Seed Saving Class: Join us to learn together with Jessika Greendeer, Seedkeeper and Farm Manager, as she shares her lifework of growing and protecting our seed relatives. The class was held on Saturday,October 15, 2 pm - 3 pm at the FDLTCC Commons. Click here for details. |
| 10/13 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 932 TRETTEL LANE Cloquet, Mn. 55720. The project will include removal of some existing windows then installing new. The deadline for submitting a bid was November 3, 2022, at 2:30 pm. |
| 10/12 | Ojibwe School Board Openings: The Fond du Lac Ojibwe School was seeking a Brookston and At-Large School Board Representative. Interested candidates need to submit a Letter of Interest identifying strengths and interest in becoming a school board representative. |
| 10/7 | New Ojibwemowin YouTube Channel: The FDL Gegaanzongejig Language & Culture Program has launched their new YouTube channel. The channel is called “FDL Gegaanzongejig”. We will be uploading new content every Wednesday and providing language “challenges” with our videos. Click here to check out the channel, and be sure to hit the Subscribe button! |
| 10/7 | Baaga'adowewin at FDLTCC: Learn how to play Baaga'adowewin (traditional stick lacrosse) at FDLTCC on Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday, October 10, 2:00 pm. Click here for full details. |
| 10/7 | Ojibwe School Powwow: The FDLOS Pokey Paro Powwow & Royalty Contest will be held Friday, October 7, 2022, from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. The Royalty Contest begins at 1:00 pm. Applications must be in by Tuesday, October 4th. See Powwow and Contest details below. 2022 FDLOS Pokey Paro Powwow 2022 FDLOS Royalty Contest |
| 10/6 | Gitigaaning Garlic Planting Demonstration: The Bimaaji’idiwin Producer Training Program will be doing a Garlic Planting Demonstration at the Gitigaaning Farm on October 6th, from 5:00 pm - 6:00 p.m. All are welcome! Click here for details. |
| 10/5 | Plaques Available: Were you involved with the Highway 23 Project? Be sure to stop by the John A. Smith Memorial Building (Resource Management) to receive a plaque recognizing your ongoing commitment to the Band and care for our ancestors following the desecration of our historic cemetery. Contact Lola Overland at (218) 878-7101 to arrange a pick-up. Click here for details. |
| 10/5 | Request for Proposals: Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by delivery or mail from bidders at the offices of, Construction Projects – ATTN: Dawn Rowan DSGW Architects 2 West First Street Duluth MN 55802, for the FDL Tribal Center Renovation. Bid Documents (plans and specifications) will only be available electronically. Free access via ShareFile may be obtained by contacting the Architect. The deadline for submitting a bid was October 25, 2022, at 10:00 am. |
| 10/4 | Forestry Center 5K Run/Walk: The U of MN Cloquet Forestry Center is hosting a free 5k run/walk on the evening of Tuesday, October 4th. Registration will open at 5:00 pm at the log pavilion west of the main parking lot at 175 University Rd. Run/walk start time is at 5:30 pm. The route is a gentle forested loop on the west side of University Rd, primarily on natural surface roads/trails. There will likely be a fire going, maybe a food truck, and/or hot drinks. All are welcome! |