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Native playlist: Rap duo THRONE; Pete Sands & the Drifters
YVHIKV and Hayathes make up the group THRONE and they’re out introducing audiences to their latest single ‘Eels in the Water//Night’. Since their debut album “Lionfish,” released last year, THRONE has been garnering a big following on social media with their soulful and melodic sound.
Nett Lake Clinic Closure
The Nett Lake Clinic, Dental and Pharmacy will be closed on Thursday, March 16th and Friday, March 17th due to NO hot water.
Remembering Navajo leader Peterson Zah
Peterson Zah is known as the first president of the Navajo Nation and a leader with foresight and intelligence that ushered in a new era for his people. Zah died at the age of 85 and was laid to rest at his birthplace in Low Mountain, Ariz. after a memorial service and funeral procession.
New EAP income guide lines! Reapply!
This A Spark includes the corrected fillable English EAP app with income guidelines updated to 60% SMI.
Engaged Native youth increasing their profile
Representatives from the National Congress of American Indian Youth Commission say they are ready to pick up the torch on critical issues like climate change, missing and murdered Indigenous people, tribal consultation, and health disparities.
Federal heating funds seek eligible recipients
The federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is one of those programs that flies under the radar for a lot of tribal citizens.
The Nett Lake Clinic is closing for the day, 3/13/23
The Nett Lake Clinic is closing for the day, 3/13/23, due to a gas leak. This includes medical, dental and pharmacy.
Anticipation for Avi Kwa Ame
President Joe Biden is expected to designate Avi Kwa Ame a national monument, but the action will have to wait. Tribes and environmental organizations pushed for the federal designation for a number of years before President Biden expressed his intentions to protect the 450,000 acre site last November.
Land Owners Workshop
This is a free workshop for owners of Indian trust land. Learn how individuals acquired fractionated land interests and options available to land owners.
Frybread Face and Me
Two adolescent cousins—one from the city and one from the rez—bond during a summer herding sheep on their grandmother’s Navajo Nation ranch in the 1990s.
Shasta Dam: raise or raze?
The federal government is mulling a plan to extend the height of the Shasta Dam in California.
Bois Forte 477 Program
Helping you with workforce, education, and training needs.
Willow: development vs climate change on Alaska’s North Slope
The Biden Administration is set to sign off on the beginning phases of an oil drilling plan in Alaska that promises big dividends for Alaska Native corporations and the state.
How capping loan interest rates helps Native people
New Mexico just joined the growing list of states to cap loan interest rates at 36%. While still onerous compared to conventional bank loans, it’s a far cry from the up to 175% annual interest rates some store front businesses were charging.
Jobs Jobs Jobs!
Multiple job opportunities at the Bois Forte Tribal Government!
50 years later: Remembering the Wounded Knee occupation
Fifty years later, it’s hard to paint an adequate picture of the injustice, corruption, oppression, and chaos that led up to and pervaded the occupation of Wounded Knee, SD starting on February 27, 1973.
Native in the Spotlight: Julian Brave NoiseCat
Julian Brave NoiseCat (Canim Lake Band Tsq’escen) is a writer, filmmaker, and former champion powwow traditional dancer currently working on his first novel.
“Developing Stories” at NMAI
Three Native photographers tackle topics they’re personally drawn to in a new series of photo essays at the National Museum of the American Indian. One captures the culture and people of the Genizaro in New Mexico.
The end of COVID-19?
The Biden Administration is getting ready to declare an official end to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Several states and cities have already done so.
What do tribal water rights mean if there’s no water?
If there’s an epicenter of the more than 20-year drought in the west and Southwest, it’s the Colorado River. It’s a significant water source for nearly 30 tribes that call the river basin home.
Sourcing ethical Native art and jewelry dealers
A merchant who sells works by Native artists is under fire for derogatory and offensive comments to Native dancers outside his Scottsdale, AZ shop.
The hope for Leonard Peltier
Eighteenth Century British explorer James Cook is revered for his drive and seamanship from Tonga and the South Pacific to the Bering Strait.
Tribal Council Meeting Cancelled 2/15/22
Due to a funeral, the Bois Forte Tribal Council for 2/15/22 is cancelled
The death of Captain Cook
Eighteenth Century British explorer James Cook is revered for his drive and seamanship from Tonga and the South Pacific to the Bering Strait.
Free Training & Scholarship opportunities
Are you looking at attending college or want to join the highway construction industry? Click here to read more!
USDA Renewed Partnership with Tribal Colleges
For nearly 30 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and tribal land-grant colleges and universities have partnered to prepare the next generation of agriculture professionals in Indian Country.
Serve Save Classes Availble
Do you need a certification and training to handle food safely?
Online Behavior Health Intake Packets
Intake packets for Bois Forte Behavior Health are now available online!
Nett River Dam repair video
Check out the efforts of Bois Forte Employees to fix the Nett River Dam. There is currently an ongoing project to fully repair the dam.
State of the Band invitation
Here is the official invite from the Bois Forte Tribal Government to State of The Band!
Bois Forte Govt. Bldg Closed due to gas leak
Issued from Emergency Preparedness Director, The Main Bois Forte Tribal Government Building in Nett Lake along with the Northern Eagle Credit Union will be Closed Today 1-5-23, Due to a Propane Leak.
Bois Forte Tribal Council Meeting TODAY!
Listen live here, join the meeting via Microsoft Teams or check out the agenda!
Heritage Center Gift Shop Sale!
Please spread the word that blankets are restocked!! Only a few days left on our Gift Shop sale. Stop by December 31st before 5pm.
Legacy Project Manager job opening.
The Legacy Project Manager coordinates and serves as a liaison between content producers and other independent contractors
Another Winter Storm Possible
* Snow is forecast to begin to overspread northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin through the day on Wednesday. Snow may continue, especially for northwest Wisconsin, into Saturday.
How much snow did you get?
Check out some of the snowfall totals around Minnesota!
Winter storm this week
Confidence is high in a high-impact winter storm this week with wet and heavy snow, beginning tomorrow and evening.
Covid Vaccine Clinic
The Virginia Public Health and Services at the Virginia Government Services Center is having Covid vaccination clinic December 7th!
Vikings to host the 5th annual ‘Indigenous Bowl’ at U.S. Bank Stadium
The fifth annual Indigenous Bowl is being held Sunday by the NFL and the American Indian advocacy group 7G Foundation at the home of the Minnesota Vikings.
12/7/22 – Special Bois Forte Tribal Council Meeting
Listen live and download the agenda here!
USDA Announces New Resources to Empower Indigenous Food Sovereignty
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced new resources and new agreements of the USDA Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative.
An update on possible pharmacy disruptions for members
We recently became aware that the release of our pharmacy benefit manager files to vendors were missing some member data, which may cause disruption at the pharmacy for members.
New map restores Native names to northern Minnesota
The names of many lakes, rivers and cities across northern Minnesota have roots in the Ojibwe language.
Mohegan, boosting Native Health
Lynn Malerba, chief of the Mohegan Tribe, is the first Native American to serve as U.S. treasurer. She said her appointment is a commitment to having Native voices heard at the highest levels of government.
Red Lake Ice Rescue
Sheriff: More than 100 anglers rescued from Upper Red Lake.
Bison Returning
Native American tribes are leading efforts to bring back bison across North America where they were once hunted to near extinction in the late 19th century.
Deer hunter success down statewide in 2022
If you feel like you’ve had a rough deer season this year, you’re right! However, it could be worse, much worse.
Influences behind Black Panther character
The Mesoamerican Influences Behind Namor From ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
Northern MN Hunter Rescued
Stay safe when crossing the ice !
Minnesota’s Best Movie
Will you help decide what is the greatest Minnesota movie of all time?
Strong Snowfall Possible
Strong Fall Storm Important Updates ➔ Gale Warning issued for western Lake Superior
Election Results
Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, is running for re-election against Scott Jensen. View the final election results here.
Round Dance @ Fortune Bay
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions of Native people in the United States.
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions of Native people in the United States.
Rare footage of a cougar !
Rare footage of a cougar was captured on camera for the first time by the Voyageurs Wolf Project.
Lets Vote !
What’s on the Election Day ballot in 2022?
Northeast deer report
In the northeast region, three interrelated factors have the most impact on the deer population
