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December 2023 Archive
| 12/8 | 2023 FDL Elders' Christmas Party: The FDL Elders' Christmas Party was held on Friday, December 8, at the Black Bear Casino Resort Otter Creek Event Center. Registration started at 9 am with dinner and drawings from 11 am - 2 pm. Click here for full details. |
| 12/7 | Black Bear Casino Resort receives outstanding employer award: The Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR) recognizes employers that go above and beyond for Minnesotans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They have selected Black Bear Casino Resort as a MOHR 2023 Employer Award Recipient! MOHR was particularly impressed with Black Bear's "welcoming environment, rotation of positions, and the sense of value instilled." The award ceremony was held on Thursday, December 7th, at 1:00 pm, at the Hotel. |
| 12/5 | Public Meeting Notice: The Fond du Lac Environmental Program welcomes you to a public meeting regarding proposed remediation and removal of two buildings located on Fond du Lac fee property at Wisconsin Point. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 5, at 5:00 pm, at the John A. Smith Memorial Building, Forestry Briefing Room. Click here for details. |
| 12/4 | Community Budgeting Classes: FDL Head Start held Budgeting Classes for Head Start Parents/Guardians and FDL Community members. The remaining class was held at the Early Head Start Library on December 5, from 5 pm - 7 pm. Click here for full details. |
| 12/4 | Stuff the FDL Squad: Help out needy families and Stuff the FDL Squad! Bring a new unwrapped toy and stuff the FDL Squad car on December 4th at the Cloquet Community Center. Click here for full details. |
| 12/1 | FDL Elder Activities: FDL Elder Brunch Buffet - December 3 |
| 12/1 | 13 Moons Wreath Making Workshop: The 13 Moons Wreath Making Workshop was held on Saturday, December 2, 12 pm - 3 pm, at the FDLTCC 2101. Participants learned how to create beautiful wreaths by following along with professional wreth maker, Lurinda Defoe! Click here for details. |
November 2023 Archive
| 11/29 | Local Indian Education Meeting: Learn about the Carlton District American Indian Education program at the Sawyer Community Center, Wednesday, November 29, 5 PM. Click here for details. |
| 11/29 | Elders Telling Stories - The Tribal Historic Preservation Office invited Fond du Lac elders to Sawyer Community Center on Wednesday, November, 29th from 5pm-7pm to tell stories for the Office to preserve. Refreshments were provided. |
| 11/27 | 2023 Vehicle Auction: The dates for the vehicle auction are Monday, November 27th, through Friday, December 1st, 1 pm. All submittals were to be dropped off at the front desk of the Tribal Center by 1 pm. Late submittals were not be accepted. Vehicles/Equipment are located in the far south portion of the Public Works yard. |
| 11/20 | Press Conference and Native Heritage Month Reception: Northspan Group, Inc. and the Fond du Lac Band will be hosting a press conference and Native Heritage Month Reception celebrating the launch of a new program named DAWN, Driving Access to Wealth & Networks. DAWN’s mission is to address needs related to successful entrepreneurship and business growth among Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals in our region. The Press Conference and Reception will be held and the FDL Cultural Language and Learning Center on Monday, November 20, 3:00 pm. The community is welcome to attend! Click here for details. |
| 11/17 | 13 Moons Cultural Conference: The 13 Moons Cultural Conference was held November 17-18 at the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. There will be cultural workshops, food and more! The conference was free and open to the public. Click here for full details. |
| 11/16 | Gookonaanig Endaawaad Pre-K Program: We are pleased to announce that Gookonaanig Endaawaad is currently accepting applications to our Pre-K program for ages 3-5. At this time, programming will run Mon-Thurs 9am-2pm. It will run Monday, December 4, 2023 to May 30, 2024. Applications are available on our website, or click the link below. Please apply by Friday, November 24th. |
| 11/16 | RBC Open Meeting Notice: The RBC Open Meeting was held Thursday, November 16, at 4:30 PM at the FDL Tribal Center. It was open to FDL Band members via Zoom and in person. Click here for the meeting agenda. |
| 11/15 | Vaccine Clinics Rescheduled: The vaccine clinics that were to be held October 25th and 26th have been rescheduled. The new remaining date is Wednesday, November 15th from 3:00 PM-5:30 PM at the Tribal Center Classroom for community members. Flu and Covid vaccines are available. Anyone who has not received a first flu or Covid vaccine will be asked to obtain this at their provider’s office. Click here to see a list of other area locations for vaccines. |
| 11/13 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du lac Development Corporation is soliciting proposals for professional services from qualified design consultants for the development of a Cannabis grow facility, located on the Konzac property near the 210 and 1-35 intersection, Carlton, MN. The deadline for submitting bids was November 27, 2023, 10:00 am. |
| 11/13 | Home for Sale: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation held a Lottery for a home located at 1825 Big Lake Road, Cloquet, MN. 55720. Applications from qualified Band Members were accepted until 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 20th, 2023. |
| 11/13 | Manoomin-Psin Knowledge Symposium: Join us at Black Bear Casino Resort November 13 - 15 to learn about Manoomin-Psin from Tribal leaders, elders, community members, and agency leaders. There will be an evening feast on November 13th, and tours of Fond du Lac’s food sovereignty initiatives on November 15th. Click here for full details and registration information. |
| 11/7 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids to renovate a modular home located at 1656 Jarvi Road, Cloquet, MN 55720. The deadline for submitting bids was November 16, 2023, 2:00 pm. |
| 11/2 | Native American Sites bus trip to Mankato, MN with the Elders' Concern Group. The trip was on November 2nd, leaving the Tribal Center at 8 am, returning after an overnight stay in Mankato. Click here for trip details. |
| 11/2 | Veterans Feast at FDLTCC: FDLTCC held an event honoring FDLTCC students, faculty, staff, and community members who are military veterans or are currently on active duty. The free event was held on Thursday, November 2 at 5:00 PM, in the FDLTCC Commons. |
October 2023 Archive
| 10/31 | Public Notice: Fond du Lac Resource Management announces the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on the Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted for the proposed Brookston Community Center Biomass Project. This project would entail the demolition of three existing garage/storage buildings on the west side of the parking lot of the Brookston Community Center, followed by the site preparation and construction of two adjoining buildings, one, a 57-foot by 58-foot biomass building to house the 2.2 mmBtu/hr wood chip boiler and associated infrastructure, and two, a 57-foot by 41-foot maintenance building to replace the demolished garages. The FONSI is open for a 30-day comment period. The Notice of Availability (NOA) contains the contact information on where to send your comments. The EA, FONSI and NOA are available below. Brookston Biomass Project EA | FONSI | NOA |
| 10/30 | Adult MN Vikings Trip: The Brookston Community Center has a trip for adult FDL Community members to see the MN Viking on November 12th. As of October 30th, there are 14 tickets available. Sign up and place a $20.00 deposit with Bryan "Bear" Bosto in person, no signing up for someone else. |
| 10/27 | National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, October 28th was National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In the Cloquet area you can bring your unused, outdated drugs to the Cloquet Wal-Mart Parking Lot from 10 am - 2 pm. Click here for full details and other locations to take unwanted prescription drugs. |
| 10/26 | Domestic Violence Vigil: The 2023 Domestic Violence Vigil was held at the Brookston Community Center Gym on Thursday, October 26th, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Click here for details. |
| 10/24 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Cooperation is seeking sealed bids to remediate and remove two vacant residential dwellings, and restore the 12-acre site located on the western portion of Wisconsin Point, in Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin. The deadline for submitting bids was November 17, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 10/24 | Request for Proposals: Notice is hereby given that Bids will be received electronically at the offices of DSGW Architects,– ATTN: Dawn Rowan, DSGW Architects, 2 West First Street, Duluth MN, 55802, for the FDL Tribal Justice Center – Phase 1 construction project. The deadline for submitting bids was November 7, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 10/19 | Aandanjigewin Food Boxes: The Aandanjigewin Local Foods Purchasing Agreement program held the first food distribution this week, Thursday October 19th, 2023 from 10am-4pm at 7889 Jokela Road, Cloquet, MN 55720. The Fond du Lac Band aims to reduce food insecurity, create economic opportunity, revitalize traditional foodways, advocate for tribal sovereignty, expand understanding of treaty rights within the ceded territories, and foster a decolonized local food system within the Fond du Lac community. Click here for details. |
| 10/19 | Wilder Homeless Study - on FDL Reservation: Fond du Lac community members are invited to complete an interview for the Minnesota Reservation Homeless Study. The interviews will take place on November 8 at MNAW, and November 9 at the District Community Centers. Click here for full details. |
| 10/19 | RBC Open Meeting Notice: The next RBC Open Meeting was held Thursday, October 19th, 5:30 pm at the CAIR building in Duluth, MN. Click here to read the Open Meeting's agenda. |
| 10/18 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Administration is soliciting proposals from bandmembers to provide queen size quilts for retirement gifts and gifts to special guests of Fond du Lac. We are seeking bids for 15 queen size quilts in lots of 5. Bidders may bid on more than one lot, each lot priced individually. Multiple bidders may be selected. The deadline for submitting bids was November 16, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 10/18 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Administration is soliciting proposals from qualified Band members to design a retirement card in appreciation of Fond du Lac staff for their service. We are seeking Band members with experience in graphic design and Fond du Lac culture. This design would be a card cover and the two interior panels. Wording and language will not be required. The deadline for submitting bids was November 14, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 10/18 | Language Advisory Board Public Meeting: You are invited to the 2023 Fond du Lac Language Program Community and Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting. The remaining meeting this year was held on October 18. This meeting features keynote speaker Alex Kmett. The meeting will be held from 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm, at the FDL Language and Learning Center. Click here for full details. |
| 10/16 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Administration is soliciting proposals from Band members to provide wreaths for Cloquet Elderly, Sawyer Elderly, Brookston Elderly, and Tribal Center. We are seeking bids for 50 wreaths in lots of 10. Bidders may bid on more than one lot, each lot priced individually. The deadline for submitting bids was November 3, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 10/13 | Seedkeepers Gathering & Feast: Miinikaanan Naasaab Gidinawemaaganag (Seeds Our Relatives) is hosting the first Seedkeepers Gathering & Feast this Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., with a catered meal at noon, at Gitigaan Maa'ishkaam, 5779 South Darrow Road, Superior, WI. Please click here for more information. |
| 10/13 | Fall Netting/Youth Netting: The Fond du Lac Resource Management Department will be offering a fall netting effort on Mille Lacs Lake this year. This effort will consist of one night, the night of Saturday, October 14, 2023. Nets must be pulled by 8:00 am Sunday, October 15th. There will also be a Youth Netting Weekend to engage Fond du Lac youth by using subsistence fishing practices, then sharing a meal while we learn about Treaty Rights. See information and registration links below: Fall Netting Flyer | Fall Youth Netting Flyer |
| 10/10 | Living Well With Diabetes Workshop: The workshop will be held at MNAW on Wednesday, November 8, and at CAIR on Thursday, November 9. Both will be held from 9 am - 2 pm, lunch included. Click here for full details. |
| 10/10 | Request for Proposals: Gardner Builders, acting as the Construction Manager on behalf of the Fond du Lac Reservation, is seeking bids for a new 27,000 sq ft Black Bear Casino Event Center addition on the east side of the existing complex. The deadline for submitting bids was October 17, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 10/10 | FDL Elders' Fall Banquet: The 2023 Elders' Fall Banquet was held on Tuesday, October 10th, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm, at the Black Bear Otter Creek Event Center. Elders receivde Dinner, Hotel Stay and $10 in Free Play! Click here for full details. |
| 10/6 | Ojibwe Peoples Day: Come celebrate Ojibwe People's Day, October 9th, at the Shinaabe Gagwe-Aazaabandaagewinan (Ultimate Ojibwe Challenge)! Bring a team of 1-3 to participate in a variety of team challenges, use Ojibwemowin, have lunch, & win prizes. The event will be held at Kiwenz Campground from 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Gigidoonaaganeg ge gigimikwaaneyok giishpin wii-wiisiniyeg (Bring a dish and spoon if you all want to eat)! Click here for full details. |
| 10/6 | 13 Moons Garlic Planting and Soil Testing: Saturday, October 7th, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, join us at the FDL Farm to learn everything about planting garlic and soil testing. Free and open to everyone, food provided! Click here for details. |
| 10/6 | You're Invited: Join the Fond du Lac Agricultural and Planning Division for 'Gitigaaning: The Place of the Gardens' video premiere and food sovereignty discussion during Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College's Sustainability Week. Join us on Friday, October 6th at 1 p.m. for snacks, light refreshments, a video screening, and discussion revolving around the many food sovereignty programs, projects, and resources available at Fond du Lac. Click here for full details. The video premiere can also be seen on our YouTube channel here. |
| 10/6 | Pokey Paro Powwow: The Pokey Paro Powwow was held on Friday, October 6th, 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm, at the FDL Ojibwe School Gym. Click here for details. |
| 10/5 | Request for Proposals: FDL Human Services is seeking bidders for three (3) RFPs for snow removal services for locations in Cloquet, Duluth and Minneapolis for the 2023/24 winter season. The deadline for submitting bids was October 19, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 10/5 | Request for Proposals: Black Bear Casino is seeking bids for the installation of a new waterline from the Twin Lakes Township Booster Station. The deadline for submitting bids was October 19, 2023, at 9:00 am. |
| 10/4 | Book Reading, Signing, Q&A: Join us as we celebrate the publication of Plums or Nuts, Ojibwe Stories of Anishinaabe Humor by Larry Amik Smallwood and Michael Migizi Sullivan Sr. at the FDLTCC Ruth A. Myers Library on Wednesday, October 4, 6:00 pm. Click here for details. |
| 10/3 | Request for Proposals: Provide engineering, design, specifications, contact administration, and inspections for the replacement and installation of new Air Handler Units and Air-Cooled Chiller for the Fond du Lac Ojibwe School. The deadline for submitting bids was October 31, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 10/2 | Veterans Dinner: The 2023 Fond du Lac Veterans Dinner will be held on Wednesday, November 8, from 5 pm - 8 pm, at the Black Bear Otter Creek Event Center. All veterans are welcome! Click here for details. |
| 10/2 | Indian Trust Landowners Workshop: You are invited to attend a FREE Workshop designed for owners of Indian trust land. The workshop will be held at the Sawyer Community Center. There were 2 sessions held on Monday, October 2, 2023, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm OR 3:00 pm -7:00 pm. Click here for full details. |
September 2023 Archive
| 9/28 | WIC Notice: Minnesota WIC services will continue even if the federal government shuts down in November. Minnesota WIC currently has funding available to maintain services and benefits for now. Local agencies should continue serving participants and share this information with participants:
Minnesota WIC staff is monitoring the situation and will send updates. |
| 9/28 | Public Notice: Fond du Lac Resource Management announces the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on the Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted for the Cultural Wood Shed Project. This project entails the clearing of an 80-foot by 80-foot area adjacent to 55 Marigold Lane, Cloquet, Minnesota, followed by the leveling of the ground and construction of a concrete slab. A 24-foot by 30-foot building to store firewood for cultural fires will be constructed on the slab. The EA has details regarding the project and its potential environmental impacts. The FONSI is available for a 30-day comment period. The Notice of Availability (NOA) contains the contact information to provide comments. Cultural Wood Shed EA | FONSI | NOA |
| 9/28 | Public Notice: Fond du Lac Resource Management announces the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on the Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared for the Min No Aya Win (MNAW) Warehouse Project. This project proposes to construct a 60-foot by 100-foot warehouse, parking lots, access drives, and utilities on approximately 3 acres in a field adjacent to Jolicuer Road, south of Airport Road. Complete details are available in the EA. The FONSI is available for a 30-day comment period. The contact information to send comments can be found in the Notice of Availability (NOA). MNAW Warehouse EA | FONSI | NOA |
| 9/28 | Cultural Ceremonies: Come join the Cultural Ceremonies at the FDL Language and Cultural Center throughout the month of September. The dates for the month were September 12, 14, 15, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29. Click here for details. |
| 9/27 | Ojibwe Immersion Academy: Ojibwemotaadidaa Omaa Gidakiiminaang with Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College are pleased to announce the thirteenth annual Ojibwe Immersion Academy Weekend Cohort to be held one weekend each month, November 2023 through April 2024 at the University of Minnesota Cloquet Forestry Center in Cloquet, MN. The Ojibwe Immersion Academy is a rare opportunity for language-learners who are interested in a complete immersion experience to study one-on-one and in small groups with Ojibwe elder first speakers and faculty speakers. Please fill out an application and send all materials to us at ojibwemotaadidaa@gmail.com. All applications were due by 5pm on September 29th, 2023. Weekend Cohort: Flyer (Ojibwe) | Flyer (English) |
| 9/26 | American Indian Business Seminars: 4 seminars designed to empower and support American Indian entrepreneurs and business owners, both new and established. The seminars were held at the HRDC Office in Bemidji, MN, and be available via Zoom. The dates were August 16, 30, and September 11, 26. Click here for details. |
| 9/22 | Sobriety 5K Walk/Run: Join the 2023 Sobriety 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, September 23rd, at the new Tagwii Building. Registration is at 9 am, and the event starts at 10 am. Click here for full details. |
| 9/22 | Closure Notice: The Food Distribution Program was closed on Thursday, September 21st, at 3:00 pm, and all day Friday, September 22nd. We are sorry for any inconvenience. |
| 9/22 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids to renovate a modular home located at 1656 Jarvi Rd., Cloquet, MN. The deadline for submitting bids was October 12, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 9/21 | Thomson Reservoir Public Meeting: A Public Meeting was held about the Thomson Reservoir sediment project on the St. Louis River in Northeastern Minnesota. The project involves applying activated carbon over 69.5 acres of contaminated sediment to improve aquatic environment. The meeting was held on Thursday, September 21st, 6:00 pm, at the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Click here for full details. |
| 9/21 | RBC Open Meeting Notice: The RBC Open meeting was held Thursday, September 21st, 5:30 pm, at the Brookston Community Center, and was also open to FDL Band members via Zoom. |
| 9/21 | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Thursday, September 21st from 9 am -1 pm at Gookonaanig Endaawaad "Grandma's House" for installing a new high tunnel for growing seeds, language learning, and more! Free lunch to all volunteers, click here for full details. |
| 9/20 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Reservation on behalf of Cloquet, Sawyer, and Brookston Community Centers are looking for proposals to remove and replace all existing high-bay fluorescent lighting fixtures within the gymnasiums. We would like an LED fixture with the option of having occupancy sensors as controls. Proposals should be broken up by facility. The deadline for submitting bids was October 6, 2023, at 12:00 pm. |
| 9/19 | Wild Rice Harvest Update: September 19th was the final day the Band will purchase manoomin (wild rice) from both on and off Reservation waters. We want to thank all the harvesters who went out in a good way and assisted us with our reaching our restoration reseeding goals and in gathering manoomin for the coming seasons. Manoominikewin (wild rice harvesting) on Fond du Lac Reservation Lakes will now be allowed EVERY day vs. every other day as originally announced. This change is effective immediately. All other hours and regulations remain unchanged. |
| 9/19 | Taking Care of Things Gathering: Fond du Lac Resource Management will be hosting Ganawenjigewin Maawanji’idiwin, the Taking Care of Things Gathering Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 from 1:00pm-6:30pm at the Pow Wow Arbor behind the FDL Ojibwe School. We invite you to be in community with us, interact with local information tables and vendors, play Baaga’adowewin (lacrosse), and enjoy our evening feast! In addition to our feast, there will be raffle drawings for a variety of giveaways including but not limited to gardening and cooking supplies, a badminton set, a fold-up utility wagon, and a 22” Weber Original Kettle Black Uline Grill! You may register for the raffle anytime from 1:00pm-4:15pm at the event. The raffle will start at 4:15pm and you must be present to win prizes! And then we feast after! Click here for full details. |
| 9/15 | Elder Events: Elder Movie Morning - September 17 Elder Chanhassen Theater Trip - September 20 |
| 9/14 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is soliciting proposals from qualified Design Consultants for an outdoor classroom/pavilion at Gitigaaning “the place of the gardens” at 960 Cary Road, Cloquet, MN. Amenities of the outdoor classroom/pavilion include seating for 100 people with enclosure for 3-season use, electric, fiber and a wood burning fireplace for heating source. The deadline for submitting bids was October 16, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 9/14 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Supportive Housing Division is seeking sealed bids to install vinyl flooring in three (3) living quarters in the Veterans Housing Building. The deadline for submitting bids was September 28, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 9/12 | FDL Housing Board Opening: The FDL Housing Board has an opening for a member from the Brookston District. Interested parties should contact Roger Smith, Sr. Submissions were accepted until September 12, 2023. |
| 9/11 | Request for Proposals: Black Bear Casino Resort is seeking bids for Gaming Floor Carpet Installation at Black Bear Casino Resort, including demolition and discarding of existing carpet. The deadline for submitting bids was September 25, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 9/11 | FDL Flag Raising Ceremony Today: There will be a Fond du Lac Flag Raising Ceremony at the Cloquet Forestry Center today, September 11th, at 2:00 pm. The Community is invited to attend. |
| 9/7 | FDL Cannery Hours Update: As of September 9th, there are new hours at Na'enimonigamig, Fond du Lac's Kitchen & Cannery! END-OF-SUMMER & FALL HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8 am - 6 pm, Weekends: by appointment only. Additional appointments possible if staff is available. If interested in using the space, email naenimonigamig@fdlrez.com or call 218-590-6263 to set-up an appointment. For last minute appointments, you can call Marcia at 218-576-6877. |
| 9/7 | 13 Moons Wild Rice Camp: The 13 Moons Wild Rice Demonstration Camp was held Saturday, September 9, from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Moosehorn River, in Moose Lake, MN. Click here for full details. |
August 2023 Archive
| 8/31 | Cultural Ceremonies: Come join the Cultural Ceremonies at the FDL Language and Cultural Center throughout the month of August. The dates for the month of August were August 12, 15, 16, 23, 29, 31. Click here for details. |
| 8/31 | Energy Assistance Notice: August 31 was the last day to request assistance with water bills. |
| 8/30 | Closure Notice: On Wednesday, August 30th, the Tribal Center Gym will be closed all day and the Cloquet Community Center will be closing at 4:30 pm. |
| 8/30 | FDL Construction Project TERO Fair: FDL Construction held a TERO Fair at the Black Bear Event Center on Wednesday, August 30th, from 8 am - 6 pm. We are seeking TERO applicants! Participants were encouraged to bring any Trades work experience and TERO compliance documentation. Click here for details. |
| 8/28 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is soliciting quotes to provide and install water meters in 29 homes. Work will take place on the Fond du Lac Reservation, in the Ridge Road Community, Carlton County, MN. Please read through the attachment for quote specifics. All proposals must be mailed or dropped off as follows: Attn: Water/Wastewater Manager, Sealed Quote: Ridge Road Water Meters, 1720 Big Lake Rd., Cloquet MN, 55720. The deadline for submitting bids was September 18, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 8/28 | Zhakamoonigoowin Manoomin: The FDL Natural Resources Division has harvested manoomin for those who are in need of being spoon-fed for their grief/ loss and wish to return back to harvesting manoomin. The event will be held on Monday, August 28, from Noon - 1 pm, and 6 pm - 7 pm. Click here for full details. |
| 8/25 | 13 Moons Golf Tournament: The Annual 13 Moons Golf Tournament was held at the Black Bear Golf Course on Friday, August 25th! With an optional Team Skins Game and Hole in One Contest, there was plenty of fun and golf action for every participant! |
| 8/23 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac is seeking bidders for the construction of a Warehouse Facility for the Min No Aya Win Human Services Clinic on the Fond du Lac Reservation, Cloquet, MN. The deadline for submitting bids was September 7, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 8/22 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for roofing and other construction work on four properties located on the Fond du Lac Reservation. The projects include exterior and some interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting bids for all 4 RFPs was September 12, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 8/22 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids to repair a post frame building at 1355 Mission Road, Sawyer, MN. The deadline for submitting bids was September 11, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 8/22 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids to demolish various residential homes and restore sites throughout the Fond du Lac Reservation. The deadline for submitting bids was September 7, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 8/21 | Special Grant Opportunity: The Northland Foundation will offer a special grant opportunity, through its Maada’ookiing Grant Program, supporting grassroots activities to raise awareness, urge change, and promote healing around Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relations. Applications were due by September 15, 2023. |
| 8/18 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for roofing and other construction work on four properties located on the Fond du Lac Reservation. The projects include exterior and some interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting bids for all 4 RFPs was September 5, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 8/18 | 2023 Farm Feast: The Gitigaan Wiikondiwag (Farm Feast) was held Saturday, August 19th, from 2:00pm - 5:00pm at the Na'enimonigamig, FDL Cannery. There was food, games, tours and more! Click here for full details. |
| 8/18 | Community Dance: The Fond du Lac Human Services Division hosted an End of Summer Community Dance on Friday, August 18, between 6pm and 9pm at the Head Start Gymnasium. All ages are welcome. Click here for details. |
| 8/17 | 2023 Wild Rice Harvesting Plan: Get ready and stay tuned for the harvest opening notification. The RBC has approved the harvest structure and purchasing plan for the season. We are likely 2-3 weeks away from beginning of harvest. |
| 8/17 | RBC Open Meeting Notice: The next RBC Open Meeting was held Thursday, August 17th, 5:30 pm, and was held at the Sawyer Community Center, and was open to FDL Band members in person and via Zoom. Click here to read the Open Meeting's agenda. |
| 8/15 | Employee Drug & Alcohol Policy Update: The Reservation Business Committee has removed marijuana, cannabis, or THC testing from the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Employee Drug and Alcohol Policy. The updated policy is available here. This change only applies to the Employee Drug and Alcohol Policy. Employees subject to the Band’s FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy or the Band’s Commercial Motor Vehicles testing policy will continue to be subject to marijuana testing. The policy change does not affect any medical testing provided or required at the Band’s Human Services Division. Click here to view the updated policy. |
| 8/15 | Request for Proposals: The Brookston Community Center is seeking bids for the construction of an Outdoor Basketball Court at the Brookston Community Center. The deadline for submitting bids was August 30, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 8/15 | Request for Proposals: The Brookston Community Center is seeking bids for the installation of a sound damping system in the gymnasium at the Brookston Community Center. The deadline for submitting bids was August 30, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 8/15 | Tagwii Adolescent Outpatient Recovery Center Open House: The Tagwii Adolescent Outpatient Recovery Center Open House & Prevention Intervention held an Open House on Tuesday, August 15 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Click here for details. |
| 8/14 | Cabin Sale: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation will be holding a Lottery for a cabin located at 3191 Maple Drive, Cloquet, MN. 55720. Applications from qualified Band Members will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 20th, 2023. |
| 8/14 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Reservation on behalf of Fond du Lac Forestry, is looking for proposals to remove and replace lighting within their FDL Wildland Firefighting Garage located off of Highway 210 and Buscko Rd. The facility has an office and garage type of areas. The deadline for submitting bids was August 25, 2023, at 12:00 pm. |
| 8/14 | Sawyer Ceremonial Building Ground Breaking: Join us on Monday, August 14, 2 pm, for the ground breaking of the Sawyer Ceremonial Building. Click here for details. |
| 8/11 | Sawyer Community Meeting: Brad “Raff” Blacketter held a Community meeting on August 13, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, at the Sawyer Community Center. A lunch was provided. |
| 8/11 | CLOSURE NOTICE: Na'enimonigamig, Fond du Lac's kitchen/cannery, was closed Sunday, August 13th. No appointments were available on this day as we let our staff have a bit of rest and reprieve during the busy growing season! Miigwech. |
| 8/10 | Danielson Fire Hydrant Flushing: Fond du Lac Water & Wastewater Department will be flushing fire hydrants starting Thursday August 3rd in the Danieslon Community, with a plan to complete the flushing by Friday August 11th. Our plan is to exercise the hydrants Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Click here for full details. |
| 8/10 | 2023 Women's Wellness Gathering: The summer Women's Wellness Gathering was held Thursday, August 10, at the Cloquet Forestry Center. Click here for detail and a schedule of events. |
| 8/8 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for roofing and other construction work on four properties located on the Fond du Lac Reservation. The projects all include exterior remodel work. The deadline for submitting bids for all 4 RFPs was August 31, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 8/7 | Wild Rice Processors Needed: The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be accepting bids from qualified entities or individuals to process wild rice this coming fall. In a typical season a processor would receive daily deliveries of “green rice” from Fond du Lac Resource Management staff. These deliveries range from 500-3,000 pounds per day and gradually taper off as the harvest season progresses. A typical season requires a processor to handle an average of 25,000 pounds of “green rice” over a period of three weeks. Interested parties should be able to process volumes such as this in a timely fashion to ensure quality of the finished product. Interested bidders should provide the rate that they propose to charge per pound of finished wild rice. The Fond du Lac Band accepted bids via email until 4pm August 20, 2023. |
| 8/4 | Sobriety Powwow: The 45th Annual Sobriety Powwow will be held August 4 - 6, in Sawyer, MN. Click here for details. |
| 8/3 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is requesting proposals for waste and recycling services. In addition to traditional hauling, recyclables processing, and disposal services, Fond du Lac is seeking a vendor who will be proactive in helping manage all waste and recyclables in a more cost effective manner. The deadline for submitting bids was August 18, 2023, at 2:30 pm. |
| 8/2 | Ikidowin Acting Ensemble Show: Next week on Thursday, August 10th at 6:30pm in the Powless Center, Duluth, MN, we'll be welcoming the Ikidowin Acting Ensemble, a youth group from the Indigenous Peoples Task Force in Minneapolis! Please join us for this free community event! This program consists of youth ages 12-18 years old who use theater performances to teach information on various health topics to their peers and their community. The information that they teach is also specifically culturally relevant for Indigenous youth! Click here for full details. |
| 8/1 | NOTICE: Due to the overwhelming response for the Fast Track FHPAP (Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program), FDL Supportive Services will be doing intakes for emergency eviction situations only until further notice. All other applicants will be referred to Carlton County Human Services, St Louis County Human Services and Lakes and Pines. Miigwech for your patience and understanding. |
| 8/1 | Gitigaan Summer Class: Tuesday, August 1st from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Summer Gitigaan Class, 'Postpartum Gifts from Mama Aki' presented by Fond du Lac Birthworker Rebekah Dunlap/Waawaase Amoog, hosted at Na'enimonigamig (964 Cary Road in Cloquet). Free, open to all, no registration necessary! Click here for details. |
| 8/1 | National Night Out: The Fond du Lac Police Department will be participating in the National Night Out at Veterans Park in Cloquet on August 1, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please come and enjoy free food, activities, and get to know your neighbors, local police and fire fighters. Fond du Lac Police, Cloquet Police, Carlton County Sheriffs Office and the Cloquet Fire District will be in attendance. Please contact Officer Paro for any questions or information. Jarvisparo@fdlpd.com. Click here for details. |
July 2023 Archive
| 7/31 | MNAW CLOSURE TODAY: Fond du Lac Human Services will he CLOSED at MNAW location ONLY TODAY, July 31, 2023. |
| 7/27 | NOTICE: The Fond du Lac Agricultural Division was giving away 50 free Rain Barrel sets that include all the fixtures you need to start collecting rain water for irrigating your lawn, washing your car, or more! Two per household. First come, first served. Free to Fond du Lac Band Members. Pick-up at Na'enimonigamig (964 Cary Road, Cloquet) during normal business hours. Click here for details. |
| 7/27 | Cultural Ceremonies: Come join the Cultural Ceremonies at the FDL Language and Cultural Center throughout the month of July. The remaining date for this month was July 26. Click here for details. |
| 7/26 | RBC Meeting Location Update: The RBC Meeting for 7/26 was held at the Black Bear Casino Stoney Brook Hall. |
| 7/24 | Closure Notice: We apologize for any inconvenience. We wanted to let everyone know that the Tribal Center was closed Tuesday, 7/25, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for staff appreciation day. To show our appreciation for their hard work, we're saying miigwech by giving them a well-deserved break. We appreciate your understanding! To show our gratitude, let's use this image as a virtual 'thank you' to our staff – share it and show your support! |
| 7/21 | Urban Open Discussion: FDL Tribal Chairman Kevis Dupuis invited FDL Band members to an open discussion on July 24th, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, at the Mino Biimadazi Waakaa'igan in Minneapolis. There was a Zoom option for members who cannot attend in person. Click here for meeting and Zoom access details. |
| 7/21 | Calling all Indigenous producers: Tocabe, an Indigenous Ingredients Marketplace and Restaurant based out of Denver, Colorado is looking to source new, midwest ingredients and products to their online store. Join us at Na'enimonigamig (964 Cary Road in Cloquet) next Tuesday, July 25th from 1 pm - 3 pm, to learn more about this great opportunity and how you can get involved and grow your market. Click here for details on the event and Tocabe! |
| 7/20 | FDL Police Department Community Picnic: The FDL PD Community Picnic was held on July 22nd, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Ojibwe School ball field and Powwow Grounds. Food will be served by Juniors Backyard Grill an there will be prize drawings throughout the day. Come join the fun! Click here for details. | 7/20 | RBC Open Meeting Notice: The RBC Open Meeting was held Thursday, July 20th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Mino Bimaadizi Waakaa’igan in Minneapolis, MN, and was open to FDL Band members via Zoom and in person. Click here to read the Open meeting's agenda. |
| 7/19 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Cooperation is seeking sealed bids to demolish an old restaurant/bar, and restore the site located 1675 Hwy. 210, Carlton, MN. 55718, also known as "The Northstar Ballroom". The deadline for submitting a bid was August 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 7/19 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee on behalf of the Fond du Lac Development Corporation and Black Bear Casino Resort is soliciting bids for removal of all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) at the renovation project of the hotel. The extended deadline for submitting a bid was August 1, 2023, at 10:00 am. |
| 7/19 | 13 Moons Maple Sugar Workshop: 13 Moons hosted a Maple Sugar Candy workshop at the FDL Cannery on Saturday, July 29, from 11 am - 2 pm. Class size was limited to the first 20 participants. Click here for details. |
| 7/18 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee is soliciting qualified interested firms to submit a sealed proposal for Construction Management at Risk services for the Black Bear Event Center Expansion Project, on the south and east sides of the existing Black Bear Casino Event Center at 1785 MN-210 in Carlton, MN. The deadline for submitting a bid was August 2, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 7/17 | NOTICE: Fond du Lac Resource Management announces the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on the Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted for the proposed FDL Ceremonial Hall Project, which entails the construction of a dedicated ceremonial drum building, access driveway, parking lot, drinking water well, septic system and other associated utilities on 2.16 aces in an open field in the Sawyer community. The FONSI was available for a 30-Day comment period. |
| 7/17 | BIA Landowner Workshop: *FREE* Trust Landowner Workshop! The workshop will be held on August 9th, from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm, at the Intercontinental, St. Paul Riverfront. RSVP Your Seat today! Click here for details. |
| 7/17 | Chairman Discussion: The FDL Chairman In-Person Community Discussion was held Monday, July 17, at the FDL Cultural Center from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. No virtual options are available. Click here for full details. |
| 7/14 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is soliciting proposals from qualified Design Consultants to provide aid in site review and site selection, programming of owner and owner's pow wow committee. Responding designers to provide the following phases of design: Conceptional, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Contract Administration, all design services and all engineering. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 31, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 7/14 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids to demolish an old restaurant/gas station, and restore the site located 1704 Hwy. 210, Carlton, MN. 55718, also known as "The Carlton Travel Center". The deadline for submitting a bid was July 27, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 7/14 | 30th Annual Black Bear Casino Golf Tournament: The tournament was held on July 15-16, and included a Men's, Women's, Seniors, and Juniors tournament action! |
| 7/13 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a roofing project located 932 Trettel, Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 7/13 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation DECK project located at 3632 Bass Creek, Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 7/12 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Band is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to replace the current telephony systems in use at the Fond du Lac Reservation. This RFP aims to provide interested companies with the opportunity to discuss becoming a Vendor to Fond du Lac Band; and instructions, specifications, and processes to be used in responding to this RFP. The deadline for submitting a bid was August 11, 2023, at 4:30 pm. |
| 7/12 | NOTICE: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service is planning to begin aerial applications for spongy moth starting as early as 6:30 am on FRIDAY July 14 for the Holyoke, Carlton area, where there is approximately 14,000 acres of treatment planned. Aerial applications for the Duluth area, including East, West, and Midway will be starting as early as 6:30 am on MONDAY JULY 17, where there are approximately 12,000 acres of treatment planned. Applications are weather dependent and may be postponed. These are low flying operations with aircraft flying approximately 150 feet above the tree tops. For more information please visit: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/spongymothtreatment or contact Kelsey Taylor at kelseytaylor@fdlrez.com; 218-878-7104. |
| 7/12 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a window/siding and cabinets project located 8219 Mahnomen, Cloquet, MN. 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 7/12 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a window/siding soffit/facia and cabinets project located 250 Tyler, Cloquet MN. 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 7/7 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is soliciting proposals for a turnkey outdoor classroom. Proposal would be for a single site at Gitigaaning, Fond du Lac’s 36-acre farm at 964 Cary Road, Cloquet, MN 55720. Use of Classroom includes, but is not limited to: virtual and in-person classes for 30 – 100 people and community feasts, gatherings and meetings. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 21, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 7/7 | 2023 Veterans' Powwow: The 2023 Veterans' Powwow was held on July 7, 8 & 9 at the Mash Ke Wisen Powwow Grounds. For full details and schedule of events, please click here. |
| 7/7 | July Elder Events: Elders Picnic - July 7 Elder Movie Morning - July 30 Million Dollar Quartet Shakopee Trip - July 16, Sign up by June 12. Encore Theater Show - See a show at Encore Theater and get your ticket price refunded! |
June 2023 Archive
| 6/30 | Lake Superior Fishing Notice: Fond du Lac Resource Management is excited to spread the word about our emerging Lake Superior Subsistence Ha rvest. There has been a lot of questions regarding this new program. Please read the document linked here carefully and contact Eric Torvinen erictorvinen@fdlrez.com if you have any further questions. |
| 6/29 | Baaga’adowewin at FDL: The first Baaga’adowewin “tournament” was hosted on July 29th, 2023 at the Stick Ball Field on Reservation Road Cloquet, MN. Get a team together! Bring your fam/fans! Come play, come watch, come be in community! Click here for details. |
| 6/27 | FDL Royalty Contest: ATTENTION FOND DU LAC YOUTH. The Fond du Lac Royalty Contest will be held on Friday, July 7th during the Fond du Lac Veterans Powwow. Applications will be available at the Tribal Center, from Valerie Whitebird, or by clicking below. Applicants must be FDL enrolled youth, and live within 30 miles of the Reservation. Applications must be turned in by June 30th, either at the Tribal Center, or emailing to Valerie Whitebird. See details in the flyer below. FDL Royalty Contest Flyer |
| 6/27 | Community Center Closure: The Cloquet Community Center was closed all day on Thursday, June 29, 2023, due to the Center's Valleyfair trip. |
| 6/27 | Cultural Ceremonies: Come join the Cultural Ceremonies at the FDL Language and Cultural Center throughout the month of June. The remaining date for June is the 28th. Click here for details. |
| 6/27 | Community Baby Shower: The FDL Head Start Community Baby Shower will be held Wednesday, June 28, 4 pm - 7 pm, at the Head Start Gym. This event is open to the Community! There will be dinner provided, break-out sessions, prizes and more! Click here for details. |
| 6/26 | Invitation to Local Photographers: Fond du Lac (FDL) Reservation Business Committee on behalf of the FDL Development Corporation and Black Bear Casino & Resort is soliciting local photographers to provide digital nature/landscape images that will be used in the framed artwork at the renovation project of the hotel. The Black Bear Casino & Resort Hotel Renovation project consists of the following: The project will include the renovation of the hotel tower (levels 3 through 12) including the elevator lobbies, hotel corridors and all 250 hotel rooms. FDL is looking for local photographers to provide digital images of nature/landscape in the surrounding area of the Black Bear Casino & Resort including FDL Reservation area. The deadline for submitting images was July 21, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 6/23 | Tribal Highway Heavy Carpenter Training: Free five-week training in highway carpentry. Receive all the tools you'll need to start your carpentry career! Training will be held July 17 - August 18 in Bemidji MN. Only 3 spots remain! The registration deadline was July 5th. |
| 6/23 | NOTICE: Please join us for this important listening and feedback session coming up Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 5pm. We will meet at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Room 230. The Aandanjigewin Fond du Lac Local Foods Purchasing Assistance Program (LFPA) is a cooperative agreement between the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the United States Department of Agriculture Marketing Service. Aandanjigewin in Ojibwemowin means “to change the way we eat”. This program intends to support community members in restoring traditional foods into our diets. The LFPA is a unique opportunity for tribal nations to not only reduce overall food insecurity, but also to promote nutritious, culturally important traditional foods not commonly found in food distribution programs or grocery stores. This meeting is for gardeners, harvesters, producers, and farmers interested in selling their fresh produce, meats, dairy, and minimally processed products. Click here for details. |
| 6/23 | 13 Moons Birch Bark Basket Demo: 13 Moons hosted a Birch Bark Basket workshop with Laura Winter. The workshop was held on Saturday, June 24, 12 pm - 3 pm, at the FDLTCC Commons. Click here for details. |
| 6/23 | 2023 SCRUBS Camp: Indigenous Healthcare Career Exploration, June 21 - 23, 2023, hosted by Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Stay in the college dorms for two nights. Participate in traditional ceremony at beginning and end of camp. Explore careers in a variety of healthcare fields, and more! Click here for details. |
| 6/22 | Water Consumer Confidence Reports: The Fond du Lac Water/Wastewater Department is issuing the results of monitoring done on its three community water systems for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2022. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers’ understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources. Contact Adam Thompson, Water/Wastewater Manager at 218-878-2627 or adamthompson@fdlrez.com if you have questions about Fond du Lac’s three community water systems. Mahnomen Community Water Report Ridge Road Community Water Report Danielson Community Water Report |
| 6/22 | Collective Abundance Fund: The NDN Collective Abundance Fund provides wealth building grants to Indigenous people who reside within the tri-state region of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The program supports the re-building of generational wealth, while beginning to address the wealth gap among Indigenous individuals and families. Grant applications were received until July 11, 2023, 5 p.m. Central Standard Time. Click here for full details. |
| 6/21 | Elder Lawn Mowing: The summer youth will be mowing lawns starting early June 2023. If you are eligible to receive the Lawn Mowing Service please contact Vicki Reynolds. Click here for details and contact information. |
| 6/21 | HIV OUTBREAK NOTICE: Currently, there is an outbreak of HIV within a 30-mile radius of Duluth. Find local testing locations and more info by clicking here. #stopHIVtogether #stopHIVnorthland #KnowYourStatus #GetTested #HisforHuman |
| 6/21 | Youth Firearm Safety Training: Both classes are full and no longer available.Youth Firearms Safety Training will be held July 17 - 22, and August 21 - 26, at the Resource Management Building. Training is open to everyone, ages 11 years and older. Class sizes are limited. See details for each training below. July Firearms Safety Training August Firearms Safety Training |
| 6/20 | Mental Health Matters Walk & Picnic: Wednesday, June 21, 9 am - 4 pm at the Baseball field behind the Ojibwe School. Activities, games, goat yoga, prizes, and more! Click here for details. |
| 6/20 | Home Sale Notice: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation held a Lottery for a home located at 1245 Northrup Road, Cloquet, MN. 55720. Applications from qualified Band Members were accepted until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. |
| 6/16 | Request for Proposals: FDL Development is seeking bidders for the construction of the FDL Ceremonial Hall, at W. Moorhead Rd., Cloquet MN. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 13, 2023, at 11:00 am. |
| 6/16 | FDL Language Board Meeting: The FDL language board will be having a meeting on June 27th, 4:45 pm, at the Cultural Building. See you all there! |
| 6/16 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation Deck project located at 2724 Higbee, Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 6/16 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Roofing project located 3205 Moorhead, Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 6/16 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation Deck project located at 3692 Mallard, Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior and interior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 6/15 | Request for Proposals: The Sawyer Community Center is seeking bids for the construction of an Outdoor Basketball Court and Grill area at 3243 Moorhead Road, Cloquet, MN 55720. The deadline for submitting a bid was July 7, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 6/15 | Community Meeting: Please join us for a community meeting for Fond du Lac community members on June 15th at the Anishinaabewigamig Language & Cultural Learning Center (1713 Animikii Road) at 6 p.m.! Fond du Lac is seeking input from all Tribal members, including elders, veterans, adults, youth, dancers, spectators, and vendors for the Band's new pow-wow grounds that will be located within the Fond du Lac Reservation. Light refreshments will be provided. Questions? Please call 218-878-2612. Click here for details. |
| 6/14 | Air Quality Notice: Please be aware that the current air quality levels are Unhealthy. Please try to limit outside activities during this time. For more information and updates please visit www.airnow.gov. |
| 6/14 | CLOSURE NOTICE: The Brookston Community Center will be closed June 14, 2023 for the Minnesota Zoo trip. |
| 6/13 | Meeting Notice: Special Meeting of NAGAAJIWANAANG GENAWENDANGIG ANISHINAABEMOWIN, Wednesday, June 14th at 4:45 pm at FDL Anishinaabewigamig. |
| 6/13 | Community Sobriety Feast: June 14, 5 pm - 8 pm at the Cloquet Community Center Gym. Open to all family and community members to celebrate their sobriety. Click here for details. |
| 6/13 | Brookston Community Notice: The Brookston Community Center is hosting a Family Zoo Day on Wednesday, June 14. Children ages 5-9 years old must have a parent with. First 48 spots will be going. All children must have an up to date emergency contact on file. Permission slips available at Brookston Center front desk. |
| 6/13 | Food Box Distribution: There will be pop-up food box distribution on Thursday, June 15, 11 am until gone, at the FDL Public Works Admin Offices. Click here for full details. |
| 6/13 | OPEN DISCUSSION: The Fond du Lac Membership is invited to an open discussion with Tribal Chairman, Kevin Dupuis, Sr. This will take place on Tuesday, June 13, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, at the Cultural Center. Click here for details. There was the ability to join via Zoom. |
| 6/13 | Master Plan Survey and Interactive Map: The Survey was extended to June 13th. The Fond du Lac Band Planning Division is collaborating with a planning & design consultant firm to design potential development concepts for two of the reservation’s four core development areas – Big Lake Road and I-35/Hwy 210. The focus is on the potential development of new housing, businesses, community spaces, and street and trail connections. We need your input on WHERE and WHAT TYPES of new development you would like to see in the future and to help us understand what things are missing from these areas that will better serve the community. |
| 6/13 | FDL Annual Health Fair: The Annual FDL Health Fair was held on Tuesday, June 13th, 12 pm - 3 pm, at the Black Bear Otter Creek Center. Click here for details. |
| 6/12 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a roofing project located at 250 Tyler, Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 6/12 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Residential Renovation project located at 1282 Mission Road. Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include removal of some existing sidewalks and installing new sidewalks. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 20, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 6/12 | 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 June 5th - 9th, 2023. |
| 6/9 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids to renovate a split level home. The home is located at 1229 Northrup Road, Cloquet, MN. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 27, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 6/8 | Hydrant Flushing Notice: Fond du Lac Water & Wastewater Department will be flushing and exercising fire hydrants starting Thursday, June 1st in the Ridge/River Rd Community, with a plan to complete the flushing by Friday, June 9th. Our plan is to exercise the hydrants Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., this is a vital process to ensure the hydrants are in good working order. |
| 6/8 | Pop-up Food Box Distribution Location Change: On Thursday, June 8th from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Fond du Lac will be hosting a Pop-Up Food Box Distribution at the Palace Casino Parking Lot in Cass Lake! No ID is required and the pop-up is open to all. Each box has been thoughtfully curated to include 2 frozen proteins, 2 shelf stable items, and at least 6 fresh produce items. Click here for details. |
| 6/8 | FDL Statement to Revoking Polymet Mining Permit: On June 8, 2023, the Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee issued a statement about the Army Corp of Engineers revoking the Polymet MIning, Inc.'s NorthMet mining projet permit. Click here to read the full statement. |
| 6/7 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac (FDL) Reservation on behalf of FDL Head Start is seeking proposals to repair and prep the flooring of three (3) classrooms and install both tile and carpet where designated. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 23, 2023, at 12:00 pm. |
| 6/7 | Request for Proposals: Brookston Outdoor Basketball Court. The contractor shall provide a design documents for installation of asphalt full sized basketball court, complete with two heavy duty basketball rims and poles. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 21, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 6/7 | Summer Kickoff Barbecue: Prevention/Intervention is holding a Barbecue to Kickoff the Summer! June 12, 11 am - 3 pm at the Ojibwe School Ball Field. All community members are welcome! Click here for details. |
| 6/7 | Non-Traditional Lenders Forum Lunch: Join us for lunch and learn about all the regional non-traditional lending sources and programs. The forum will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, at the Kichi Gammi Club, in Duluth, MN. This is a free event, but registration is suggested. Click here for details and registration information. |
| 6/5 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Transportation is requesting bidders for the removal of the existing Bus CCTV Systems and the installation of a new Bus CCTV Surveillance System in a total of eleven (11) School Bus vehicles located at the Transportation Department Bus Garage. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 19, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 6/5 | Lake Superior Subsistence Fishing Program: Exciting news! Resource Management is starting a Lake Superior Program in Minnesota Waters. Please join us Monday June 5th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, at the Resource Management building for an informational meeting, a Lake Superior fisheries presentation, and a question-and-answer session. Hope to see you there! Click here for details. |
| 6/5 | Chi-aya’aag Dibaajimowaad: Elders Story Telling Project, Black Bear Stoney Creek Room, June 5th, 5 pm. Come enjoy a meal, hear some history, and learn about the Tribal Historic Preservation Office’s story telling project! Registration tables will be present to schedule interviews and storytelling dates. This celebration will mark the beginning of a meaningful effort to preserve the history and knowledge of our community. Click here for details. |
| 6/2 | Gookonaanig Endaawaad (Grandma's House) Language Nest: Gookonaanig Endaawaad is a language nest for babies 0-3 years old and their parent/guardian(s). We work to bring together families of language learners, elders, and staff to raise first language speakers. Applications are currently open. Summer programming begins June 2023. See details below. Gookonaanig Endaawaad informational flyer |
| 6/2 | Request for Proposals: Fond du Lac Reservation on behalf of Fond du Lac Gas and Grocery is looking for proposals to remove and replace the existing package air handling unit. The current unit is original to the facility (2004) and has become difficult to maintain. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 16, 2023, at 12:00 pm. |
May 2023 Archive
| 5/31 | Gitigaan Seed Giveaway: Annual Gitigaan Plant & Seed Giveaway will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at the Natural Resource Garage starting at 8:00 AM until gone. This is FREE for Fond du Lac community members and Gitigaan participants. One set per household. For details, please click here. |
| 5/31 | Pop Up Food Box Distribution: On Thursday, June 1st from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Fond du Lac will be hosting a Pop-Up Food Box Distribution at the Domiano Center Parking lot in Duluth! No ID is required and the pop-up is open to all. Each box has been thoughtfully curated to include 2 frozen proteins, 2 shelf stable items, and at least 6 fresh produce items. Click here for details. |
| 5/31 | Annual Jiimaan Races: Parents and Guardians are welcome to join our students at our annual Jiimaan Races on Wednesday, May 31st, 10 am - 3 pm at the Kiwenz Campground. Besides the races, there will be games and activities for the kids and a picnic lunch! Click here for full details. |
| 5/25 | 2023 Ojibwe School Graduates: Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Click here for the list of graduates. |
| 5/25 | Quarterly Open RBC Meeting: The Quarterly Open RBC Meeting was held Thursday, May 25th, 5:30 pm, at the Brookston Community Center, and was alsp open to FDL Band members via Zoom. |
| 5/24 | Attention Vendors: In collaboration with the Tribal States Relations Training, we are looking for 15 vendors on Wednesday, May 24th from 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Black Bear Casino, outside of the Otter Creek Event Center. Set up will be at 9:30 a.m. (indigenous vendors preferred). |
| 5/22 | Public Notice: Fond du Lac Resource Management announces the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on the Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted for the proposed Fond du Lac Public Works Yard Improvement Project. This project would entail the construction of a cold storage building with two outside lean-tos, construction of a new road salt fabric structure (after demolition of the existing structure), and the installation of a yard lighting system all at the Public Works yard adjacent to Big Lake Road and University Road on the Fond du Lac Reservation in Carlton County, Minnesota. The FONSI was available for public comment for 30 days. |
| 5/22 | Request for Proposals: The contractor shall provide a design documents, bidding and construction of an Outdoor Basketball Court for the Brookston Community Center, located at 8200 Belich Road, Cloquet, MN 55720. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 6, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 5/22 | Elder May Events: Elder Movie Morning - May 21 |
| 5/19 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking sealed bids to construct a post frame building at 960 Cary Road, Cloquet, MN. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 9, 2023, at 2:00 pm. |
| 5/19 | 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 May 15th - 19th, 2023. |
| 5/18 | FOOD PRODUCER OPPORTUNITY: Fond du Lac growers and gatherers, the Agricultural Division is looking for producers who are interested in selling their vegetables, baked goods, canned and preserved foods via the newly established Naawayi’ii Food Hub. Applications due June 4th. |
| 5/18 | Request for Proposals: FDL Housing is seeking sealed bids for a Roofing project located 1580 Big Lake Rd., Cloquet, MN 55720. The project will include exterior remodel work. The deadline for submitting a bid was June 8, 2023, at 3:00 pm. |
| 5/18 | Gitigaan May classes: May Gitigaan Classes have been announced. Hosted on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Hybrid options of in-person and via zoom available. Click here for details. |
| 5/18 | Food Box Distribution Time Change: There will be a pop-up Food Box Distrubtion on Thursday, May 18th, 4 pm - 7 pm, on 15542 State Hwy 371 NW, Cass Lake, MN. This is open to all while supplies last. Click here for details. |
| 5/17 | May Cultural Ceremonies: The May Cultural Ceremonies at the FDL Language and Cultural Center were held on May 2, 10, 12 16 and 17. Click here for full details. |
| 5/16 | Deer Fawns: Late May to early June is the peak of fawning season. Between birth and about 6 weeks of age, fawns don’t travel much with the doe. Instead they curl up and lie still on the ground when the doe is not there to feed them. During the first 6 weeks of life, this is often a fawn’s instinctive response to danger as well – drop and lie still. Their lack of scent and spotted coat help them hide from predators. Sometimes this instinctive response to danger causes them to drop and lay flat in the middle of the road or peoples’ yards. If a fawn is found next to a dead doe, or if it’s bleeding, been attacked by another animal or is lying sprawled on its side, you should call FDL Resource Management at 878-7101 or the Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic in Duluth at 218-491-3604 for guidance on what to do next. |
| 5/15 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is soliciting proposals for a turnkey outdoor classroom project. Proposal would be for a single site at Gitigaaning, Fond du Lac’s 36-acre farm at 964 Cary Road, Cloquet, MN 55720. Use of Classroom includes, but is not limited to: virtual and in-person classes for 30 – 100 people and community feasts, gatherings and meetings. The deadline for submitting a bid was May 25, 2023, at 4:00 pm. |
| 5/12 | 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 May 8th - 12th, 2023. |
| 5/11 | Food Box Distribution: FDL Food Distribution is holding a Pop-Up Food Box Distribution on Thursday, May 11, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, at the Duluth Damiano Center. Open to everyone! Click here for details. |
| 5/10 | Youth Sobriety Feast: The feast is for youth celebrating their sobriety and their families. The feast will be held the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at the Cloquet Community Center, from 5 pm - 6:30 pm each date. See details below. Youth Sobriety Feast - May 10 |
| 5/4 | Brookston Elderly Grand Opening: Come tour the new Brookston Elderly on Thursday, May 4th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Click here for details. |
| 5/4 | Spring Seed Saving: Join us to learn together with Jessika Greendeer, Seed Keeper and Farm Manager. Free and open to everyone! The class will be held at the FDLTCC Commons, Thursday, May 4th, 5 pm. Food will be provided. Click here for full details. |
| 5/2 | FDL Housing Spring Cleaning Time: FDL Housing has a reminder notice for tenants that along with springtime, comes the need to clean up our yards. Click here to read the full notice. |
| 5/2 | Request for Proposals: The Fond du Lac Development Corporation is seeking proposals to transport our empty 20' storage containers up to 20 miles in any direction within the Fond du Lac Reservation. The deadline for submitting a bid was May 15, 2023, at 11:00 am. |
| 5/1 | Ojibwemotaadidaa Summer Family Camp: This summer, the twelfth annual Ojibwe Immersion Academy Weekend Cohort will be held at the Cloquet Forestry Center in Cloquet, Minnesota. The camp will offer a complete immersion experience for families with children ages (0-4) from July 5th through 11th, 2023. Applications for the camp are due by May 16th at noon. See details, eligibility, and application below. Summer Family Camp Flyer (Ojibwe) Summer Family Camp Flyer (English) Eligibility Requirements and Camp Details Family Camp Application |
| 5/1 | GAPs and Food Safety Workshop: Learn Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm to help keep your produce safe and healthy. This training applies to all farm owners, workers and gardeners who grow, harvest, and pack fresh vegetables for sale to all markets. The training will be held on Saturday, May 6, 12 pm - 3 pm at the FDLTCC classroom 232. Click here for full details. |
| 5/1 | Compost: The Divine Rot - Join the Gitigaan Program for 'Compost: The Divine Rot' on Tuesday, May 2nd from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Na'enimonigamig (964 Cary Road, Cloquet) presented by François Médion. Free and open to all; virtual and in-person options. Click here for details. |