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“Today in Minnesota, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe – in collaboration with the Forest Service and the Indigenous People’s Burning Network, a group supported by the Nature Conservancy – is working to restore Indigenous burning practices to the fire-dependent pine hardwood stands of the Chippewa National Forest.”

“Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $1.25 million to the White Earth Nation Boys & Girls Clubs. The gift is part of a larger $281 million donation to 62 local Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation.”

“On Wednesday, the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians became the first-ever tribe to receive government approval for the creation of a Tribal Energy Development Organization (TEDO). The Department of the Interior’s Office for the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs’ approval of the Red Lake Band’s TEDO will support the Minnesota tribe’s ongoing effort to develop renewable energy resources.”

“Red Lake Nation and design firm Cuningham have completed Mino-bimaadiziwin Affordable Housing, a 110-unit affordable housing development located in the American Cultural Corridor of Minneapolis. Mino-bimaadiziwin means ‘living the good life’ in Ojibwe. The nearly $42 million project provides housing to Red Lake Ojibwe Band members and other local Native American residents. It is the first housing project developed by a tribal government in a major city.”

“Groups testifying in favor of the change included the Minnesota Department of Education and the Prairie Island Indian Community in southeast Minnesota. On an 11-7 vote, the education committee passed the bill along to the Committee on State Government Finance and Elections.”

“Who should attend? Media professionals and community members interested in more accurate and complete narratives about Indigenous communities and issues.”

“The MLCV Tribal Economy Business Incubator project was recognized as an ingenious way of improving the Mille Lacs Tribal Economy by providing physical and technical resources to launch small businesses.”

“Effective Thursday, February 17, guests are no longer required to wear a mask on property. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated are still strongly encouraged to continue to wear a mask.”

“The western expansion of the district means the White Earth Band and Red Lake Nation join five other Anishinaabe bands’ reservations already in the district.”

“MMIR will be part of Department of Public Safety’s Office of Justice Programs and will work with the 11 tribal nations in Minnesota, federal and state agencies, community organizations as well as law enforcement at the local, state and federal levels.”