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“White Earth Tribal Health is beginning its fourth week of expanded COVID-19 vaccinations to residents of Becker, Norman and Clearwater counties over age 45, as well as others age 18 and up who meet certain eligibility requirements.”

“Tribal Chairwoman Cathy Chavers’ State of the Band address focused less on specific programmatic initiatives and more on the ways in which the coronavirus pandemic has shaped the lives and practices of tribal members, and how they collectively possess the strength to endure and move forward.”

“Minnesota Transform, slated to start over the next year, will include student internships, research jobs and a report on the University’s 150-year-long history with Minnesota’s tribal nations. The grant was awarded in early January by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.”

“This is designed to attract and retain those working in White Earth-owned commercial entities, gaming, and those within tribal government. Alan Roy, Secretary-treasurer of the White Earth Nation, says that this choice was a value-based decision as much as a financial one for White Earth members.”

“The five tribal leaders in the 8th Congressional District were galled that Stauber failed to consult with them…‘Most concerning is that you did not consult with us as the sovereign federally recognized tribal governments in your district in advance of initiating this effort that has such a direct impact on us as your American Indian constituents.’”

“To increase the number of Indigenous curators in Native American art, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community has funded a full-time, year-long fellowship at the Minneapolis Institute of Art for 2020-2021.”

“Minnesota will have six Native American candidates in state legislative races come November.”

“Grand Portage Lodge and Casino is planning for a phased reopening with a tentative reopening date of June 22.”

Applications are now open for the 2018 (Certificate in Tribal Administration and Governance) CTAG Academy at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The intensive week long training session runs from Monday, July 30, to Friday, August 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The content covers key aspects of tribal administration and governance, including principles of tribal sovereignty, leadership and ethics, strategic management, project management, budgets, federal Indian law, and human resources management.

The cost is $250, which includes admission to a Fall Symposium and a Spring Retreat. Lodging, books, some meals and materials are provided. Deadline for applications is June 20.

“‘The casino proposal is not dead. It’s just in a very deep state of hibernation.'”