Tribal Government

Two years after the Red Lake Initiative began redirecting state and federal dollars directly to the tribe, culture is at the forefront of programming for community wellness and quality of life.

Mayors from Minnesota to Louisiana converged in Bemidji last week for the annual meeting of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative to announce a new project aimed at preventing plastic pollution.

The council approved a regulatory code, establishing the framework for the cannabis industry within the Leech Lake Reservation.

Waabigwan Mashkiki, Ojibwe for medicine flower, opened to the public for medicinal sales Monday, July 31, with recreational sales starting on Thursday, Aug. 3.

Waabigwan Mashkiki launched for medicinal customers Monday, July 31, and is opening their doors for recreational cannabis August 3.

On Sept. 30, 1854, the bands entered a treaty with the United States whereby they ceded ownership of their lands in northeastern Minnesota. Under the treaty, the Bands retained their inherent rights to hunt, fish and gather in the 1854 ceded territory.

All eyes are on Washington DC today as Robert Mueller from the Justice Department will be testifying before the House Judiciary and Intelligence…

Louis Johansen was back with us today to talk about changes to the MN Chippewa Constitution. They meet the third Friday of the month and this month they…