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AUGUST 2015Four DirectionsNewsSat. Aug. 22Four Directions StaffEditor, Mary John,Spirit Lake NationCo-Editor, Jenni Thoreson.Three Affiliated Tribes Disclaimer:THESE TERMS MAYHAVE CHANGED SINCEYOUR LAST VISIT TOTHIS NEWSLETTER.Daughters Of The Earthpublishes Four DirectionsNews monthly. Everyeffort has been made toensure the accuracy ofthe information containedin these pages. Somegraphics are used fromthe internet. We acceptno responsibility for anyerrors.Have A Fun August!August is upon us and it’s looking to be a funmonth before “back to school time”. I hopeyou’ll enjoy some of this month’s events.August is also a time for many Anishinabe wholive along the lake water to prepare for the wildrice harvest. It was called by many differentnames such as Manomin, Mahnomen andManoomin.By whatever name, it is considered "A Gift fromthe Great Spirit .a sacred component in theirculture.The rice is harvested with a canoe: one person“knocks" rice into the canoe with two smallpoles ("knockers") while the other paddlesslowly or uses a push pole. For these groups,this harvest is an importantcultural (andoften economic) event.Time to think of the delicious, healthyrecipes you’ll enjoy the year ‘round.Detail of Wabigon (flower).Birch Bite Biting, Pg. 3Page 7Page 2NDN BuzzAnnouncementsPage 3NativeEvents,AuditionsPage 4FM Eventsand JobsPage 5Red Road Picnic& Native ArtistsOpportunitiesPage 6Pow-WowsPage 7NativeCommunityPicnic Flyer
NDN BuzzA Big Thank YouThe Fargo Native Americancommunity welcomed the Navywith open arms.I like to give my big thanks to thefollowing persons who made the“Navy Week with the NativeCommunity” an awesome eventat the Plains Art Museum.Michael Yellow Bird, Director,Indigenous Tribal Studies NDSUwho asked for a moment ofsilence for the service men thatwere killed recently and gave theArikara Traditional PrayerFargo Deputy Mayor MikeWilliam who gave theintroduction of Rear AdmiralStuart MunschMike Gabbard and the BuffaloRiver Singers who sang theHonor and Veteran Song and theclosing songSharon White Bear and MaylynnWarne who presented the RearAdmiral with a beautiful Star quiltHarold Lindsay, VA AmericanIndian Outreach ProgramClinton Alexander, Fargo NativeAmerican CommissionMerlin Londo, Aug. 3Dawn Seward, Aug 3Lael Arpan, Aug. 4Vanessa Reyes. Aug. 6Melody Stabner, Aug. 7Rose Howard, Aug. 7Michael Gonzalez, Aug. 7JT Sining Oneside, Aug. 7 Gezik Lajimodiere, August 1 7Denise Lajimodiere, August 19,Sandra Bercier, Aug. 20Laura Young Bird, Native ArtsProgram Director Plains ArtMuseum and Plain Art Museumwho hosted the program. Happy Birthday Talking Blue BirdWomen aka Brande Red Road. Love mother.Aug. 26Ruth A Buffalo, Aug. 27Clark Longie, Aug. 27Miles Allard, Aug. 31Thank you all and the Navy,Julie Buffalohead, an enrolledmember of the Ponca Tribe ofOklahoma, is a Minnesota-based artistwho has enjoyed both critical andpopular success with her playful yetprovocative drawings and paintings.This mid-career survey of her work is atraveling exhibition organized by theMinnesota Museum of American Art,St. Paul.Evan Thoreson, Aug. 17, Happy goldenbirthday, Son! Love, Mom, Dad & AbbieMelanie Nadeau, OperationalDirector Native American IndianPublic Health Resources CenterNDSUWillard Yellow Bird Jr.Cultural PlannerCity of FargoHappy 1st Birthday to my wonderfulGrandson, Ethan Alexander Donahue! LoveGrandma Tanya, Aug.10Gerald Graffis, Aug. 12Dustin Grandbois. Aug. 12Demus McDonald, Aug. 14Waylon Fox, Sr. Aug. 17 Buffalohead’s workchallengesstereotypes ofAmerican Indiansthrough narrativeimagery drawn frommyths and fairytales,Native culture, andpersonal experience.Having woodlandcreatures play theprovocateurs ratherthan human figuresmakes the artist’scritiques of images of Natives andwomen less stringent without dullingtheir critical edge. When humanfigures do appear in her work, theyare often dolls and toys or disguisedas animals by wearing a mask.Shown at Plains Art Museumthrough August 29.Welcome!Haleiah Rain Keeswoodborn July 14, 2015, 8lbs and 21”long.Congratulations Anita Maye and Ramon!Congratulations Patty!Patty Leaf will retire from Noridian onAugust 7th after twenty nine years withthe company. Las Vegas here we come.Ruth Buffalo, Public Health Services-GraduateAssistant NDSU will be inducted into the Fargo OakGrove Hall of Fame in October. Congratulations!2
NATIVE AMERICAN EVENTSThe Lost Art of Birch Bark BitingArtist Denise Lajimodiere will talk about the lost art of birch barkbiting, a nearly extinct centuries-old practice that was oncecommon among Native American artisans. Free and open to thepublic. Pictured: Detail of Wabigon (flower).Thursday, August 20at 6:30pm - 7:30pmPlains Art Museum 704 First Ave N, Fargo, North Dakota 581028th Annual Summer Wild Rice Round-UpThe 8th Annual Summer Wild Rice Round-Up will be held Aug. 14-16 atthe Sandhill Bible Camplocated six miles south of Fosston, MNItems to bringBedding, towels, toiletries, ice, pop, snacks,appropriate clothing for warm days and cool nights. No pets allowed.RV.Camping info: Call 218-435-6100 for RV and camping infor- mationor visit www.sandhillbiblecamp.comRegistration charges 100 before Aug. 1, 105 after. This includes lodg- ing and all meals.Daily rate: 15 plus 10 for each meal. Registration forms must bereceived no later than Aug. 1, your canceled check is your receipt.Contact InfoEmail: drgrain@arvig.netWild Rice Round-UpPO Box 203, Mahnomen, MN 56557 www.wildriceroundup.comFred: 218-935-5007Telephone Recovery Support ProgramVOLUNTEER TRAININGAugust 6 & 7th 6 pm-9 pm107 7th Street South Moorhead, MNWHAT IS TELEPHONE RECOVERY SUPPORT?reGROUP’s Telephone Recovery Support Program is a peer-to-peerrecovery support program that allows recovering people a way to giveback, strengthen their own recovery, and support others who are seekingrecovery. Through this program, trained reGROUP Volunteers callindividuals seeking recovery who have requested this service to ask howtheir recovery is progressing and to connect them to the resources theyneed to achieve and maintain recovery.WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN OUR VOLUNTEERS! People who have been in recovery for six months or longer! People who want an opportunity to support others in their recovery! People looking for a fun, flexible, supportive place to volunteer forabout an hour a week.Please RSVP for this Volunteer Training by, August 3rd 2015 at218-258-0555 or info@regroupmn.orgSpace is limited to 10 participants.107 7th St. S Moorhead, MN—p. 218-258-0555— www.reGROUPMN.orgCasting Call for NativesSubject: CASTING CALL Native AmericanRoles "Bullies" & "Extras" for POW-WOW Scenes EVERYONE Welcome To AUDITION! With or WithoutExperience! 》The shoot dates for Waabooz havechanged to August 11-15, 2015. CASTING CALL Native American Roles "Bullies" "Extras" forPOWWOW SCENES Everyone Welcome To Audition!! :) With or Without ExperienceSouthdale Library - Public Conference Room Edina,MN!! July 25, 2015 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. Bullies: Teen Two, Teen Three [11-16] Native American- From the looks of it, these boys are confident leaders,but at the heart of it, they are followers looking forattention. For several years they have singled out Rabbitfor being quiet and different. They bully him as a way toimpress one another. They are also excellent powwowdancers. Background Extras for POWWOW SCENES: Many Background Dancers [In FULL Regalia] Background Powwow Participants Powwow Attendees What to expect at the auditions:Auditions will be held in a small conference room. TheProducer, Director and Writer will be sitting in. A camerawill be set up to record the audition. You will be asked toread the sides (a short piece from the script) that may beprovided to you over email, ahead of time. If your piece ofthe script includes conversation, one of the Producer'swill read with you. You may be asked to read for morethan one part. For non speaking roles, you may be askedto read something that it not directly from this script - thiswill help to determine acting ability and comfortabilityperforming in front of the camera. You may be asked toread a piece several times, with different direction. It ispertinent that you arrive on schedule. It is advised thatyou arrive 10-15 minutes early in order to check in andlook over any materials that may not have been sent toyou in advance. Please bring your picture or headshot.Include a resume if you have one.》 The shoot dates for Waabooz have changed to August11-15, 2015. The film will be shot on the Red Cliff Bandof Lake Superior Chippewa Indian reservation in northernWisconsin, which is where Wenonah’s (writer) family isfrom. The script has been reviewed by and has the fullsupport of the tribe and the community and they’relooking forward to having this story told with and by them. AUDITIONS Southdale Public Library - PublicConference Room - 7001 York Avenue South, Edina CALL KAIJA Today @ 218.290.6448 EMAIL: http://igg.me/at/waaboozmovie waaboozcasting@gmail.com facebook.com/WaaboozMovie3
JobOpportunity forCase ManagerEnjoy Summer 2015 withfun eventsAugust 1-2, 2015American IndianCommunity DevelopmentCorporationAnishinabe Wakiagun/Bii GiiWiinJOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title CASE MANAGER-Full TimeReports to ProgramThe Case Manager is responsible forcoordinating case management,supportive services, referrals andactivities for residents of AnishinabeWakiagun and the Bii Gii Wiin program.The Case Manager will utilize a HarmReduction/Fair Housing First model toassist long-term homeless men andwomen to maintain housing.Qualifications*3-5 years Case Managementexperience.*Experience in chemical dependency/residential housing services withculturally diverse homeless population(preferred).*Experience in community andinformation referral services.*Experience in completing paperwork forcounty benefits.*Ability to learn and complete tax creditpaperwork*Knowledge of Harm Reduction/FairHousing First philosophy andcommitment to the model.HORSE RACINGThe North Dakota Horse Park offers some of thefinest thoroughbred and quarter horse racing inthe Upper Midwest. A family friendly event, kids12 & under are free!701.277.8027www.hrnd.orgAugust 6-8, 2015WE FESTA Country music festival with top nationalperformers at the Soo Pass Ranch in DetroitLakes.800.439.3378www.wefest.comAugust 12, 2014RIVERARTSA family-friendly festival featuring a free concert,rides, games and activities at Memorial Park inMoorhead.218.299.5340www.ci.moorhead.mn.usAugust 13, 2015CORKS & CANVAS - ART & WINE WALKSample select wines as you stroll throughdowntown businesses while enjoying great artand witness artists working live.701.364.9867*Experience in crisis intervention.Intermediate computer skills.www.downtownfargo.com*Must pass Minnesota Department ofHuman Services Background Check.August 13-16, 2015*Demonstrated written and oralcommunication skills.Celebrate the local and regional lesbian, gay,*Ability to quickly assess a crisi situationand take appropriate professional action.events like the annual Pride Parade, community*Ability to work within the philosophy andsupport objectives of AnishinabeWakiagun and American IndianCommunity Development Corporation.www.fmpride.com*(Ability to work with people from diverseeconomic, cultural, racial and genderbackgrounds.FM PRIDE WEEKbisexual and transgender community withRally, Block Party and Pride in the Park.August 15-16, 2015PIONEER DAYS AT BONANZAVILLE PioneerVillage comes to life with authentic costumes,demonstrations, parades and crafts.701.282.2822www.bonanzaville.orgAugust 19, 2015CONCORDIA COBBER CORN FEEDJoin us for one of the 20 Cobber Corn Feedsacross the nation. We’ll provide the hot andfresh corn-you just bring whatever else you wantto eat and drink.218.299.3734www.cord.eduAugust 20, 2015WEST FARGO CRUISE NIGHTClassic cars & bikes cruise Sheyenne Street inWest Fargo.701.433.5300www.topperscarclub.comAugust 28-29, 2015BARNESVILLE POTATO DAYSCelebrating the potato with many potato-themedcontests, events and st 29-30, 2015ISLAND PARK CRAFT SHOWBooths of hand-made crafts, food andentertainment at Island Park. 701.499.6060www.fargoparks.comAugust 30, 2015STREETS ALIVEA physical activity festival where walkers,bikers, and any form of human-poweredAugust 14-15, 2015movement bring downtown Fargo-MoorheadBLUES FESTIVALalive.The Fargo Blues Festival is a two-day, 12 bandblues explosion that features worldclass bands,*Must be able to pass MVD check fortransportation. (required)great food, beverages and on-site camping.Please fax cover letter and resume to:rengberg@aicdc-mn.orgFax: (612) 871-0803In person at: 1600 E 19ht street,Minneapolis, MN 55404grass of Newman Outdoor g their 20th Anniversary event on the218.287.7775www.fargobluesfest.com4
Native OpportunitiesAspiring Entrepreneur orSmall Business Owner?Attend a FREE Small Business Development Workshop!Training by RedWind In Partnership with theMinnesota Indian Business Allianceand the Northwest Minnesota FoundationBemidji, MN FREE 2-Day Native American Entrepreneurial Empowerment WorkshopWednesday, August 26th & Thursday, August 27th (9am-4pm) At the Northwest Minnesota Foundation,201 3rd Street NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 (Bemidji & Lake Bronson Meeting Rooms)Class materials & refreshments provided - along with free parking Please register on-line at: http://conta.cc/1MnKibE Or contact Pamela Standing: 218-847-9554; info@mniba.org, orLinda Turnbull Lewis: 918-458-9322; ltlewis@nativesmallbusiness.orgNATIVE AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPS ARE PROVIDED TO NATIVE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRYTHROUGH SUPPORT FROM THE UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) OFFICE OF NATIVE AMERICAN AFFAIRS (ONAA).ONAA CONTRACTED WITH REDWIND TO PROVIDE WORKSHOPS THROUGH CONTRACT NUMBER: SBAHQ-13-F0134. FIND MOREINFORMATION AT HTTP://WWW.NATIVESMALLBUSINESS.ORG/Red Road Picnicfor people inRecoveryFriday, August 28Main shelter Oak Grove ParkWe will provide the meat. Pleasebring a dish to shareTwin Cities InformationalMeeting: CreativityAmong Native AmericanTuesday, August 4at 3:30pm - 4:30pmAll My Relations Arts1414 E Franklin Ave,Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404Join Laura Youngbird,director for Plains ArtMuseum's Creativity Among NativeAmerican Artists program, for a freesession to learn about opportunities forexhibitions, professional development, andthe Museum's artist residency program inFargo, N.D. Open to Native Americanartists in North Dakota, South Dakota,Minnesota, and Wisconsin.Contact Laura at 701-551-6119 for moreinformation or emailMille Lacs InformationalMeeting: CreativityAmong Native AmericanArtistsWednesday, August 5 at 3:30pmMille Lacs Indian Museum43411Oodena Dr, Vineland, Minnesota56359Join Laura Youngbird,director forPlains Art Museum's CreativityAmong Native American Artistsprogram, for a free session to learnabout opportunities for exhibitions,professional development, and theMuseum's artist residency programin Fargo, N.D. Open to NativeAmerican artists in North Dakota,South Dakota, Minnesota, andWisconsin. Contact Laura at701-551-6119 for more informationNative American ArtistInformational MeetingThursday, August 6at 5:00pm - 6:00pmGimaajii American Indian Center,Duluth MNPlease join Laura Youngbird fromPlains Art Museum, Fargo ND foran informational meeting;Creativity Among NativeAmerican Artists is a newinitiative supported by theMargaret A. Cargill Foundationthat provides opportunities forexhibitions, professionaldevelopment, and artistresidencies.5
TRAVELPOW WOW TRAILSNORTH DAKOTALittle Shell CelebrationContest Pow-WowAug. 6, 7. 8 and 0New Town, NDRations Given DailyANNOUNCERS: Wallace Coffey,Charles Moran,Lawrence BakerTINY TOTS PAID DAILYFLAG RAISING: 8 am tle Shell Traditional Powwow August7-9,2015 Dunseith, ND 58329; Specials:s; Contact JT Shining Oneside at701-477-7860 or jshingingoneside@tm.eduOld Style Jingle Dress: 1st place- 1,000 &two Consolation Prizes ( 400 Split)Chicken Dance Special: 1st- 1,000 & TwoConsolation prizes( 400 Split)Two Step Dance Special (18-Up): 1st- 3002nd- 200 3rd- 100Jigging Special: 1st- 300 2nd- 200 3rd 100Fiddling: 1st- 300 2nd- 200 3rd- 100Fish Fry Contest: 1st- 150 2nd- 100 3rd 50HORSE SHOE TOURNAMENT PARADE ONAUGUST 8THFOOD RATIONS WILL BE GIVEN INMORNING TO CAMPERSMASTER OF CEREMONIES: MICKEYHODGES WHITE EARTH RESERVATIONARENA DIRECTOR: TOM MASON WHITEEARTH RESERVATIONDAY MONEY PAYOUT TO DANCERS ANDDRUMS ON SUNDAY EVENING ( DRUMSARE TO HAVE MINIMUM OF FIVESINGERS AND NO DRUM HOPPING)SPONSORED BY: TURTLE MOUNTAINBAND OF CHIPPEWA, TURTLE MOUNTAINCOMMUNITY COLLEGE, ANISHIAABECLUB & TRIBAL DIABETES.NO ALCOHOL NO DRUGS ORFIREWORKS ALLOWED !!!!MINNESOTA2015 Pow-Wow, The Traditional Gatheringand Rendezvous DaysFriday, August 7, 2015 - Sunday, August 9,2015 All DayGrand Portage Lodge & CasinoGrand Portage Monument Heritage Center170 Mile Creek Rd.Grand Portage, MN 55605No admission chargeFor more informationVisit: http://www.nps.gov/grpoPine Point Traditional Pow-WowAug. 8th and 9th, 20151/2 mile West of Pine Point SchoolPons ford. MAugust 14 - August 16, 2015Shakopee Mdewakanton SiouxCommunity Wacipi 2015 - ContestLocation: Shakopee, MN. 3212 DakotahParkwayInfo: SMSC 952-445-8900 -Email- -WebsiteMC(s): Danny Seaboy & Wallace CoffeyAD(s): Juaquin Hamilton & Rusty GilletteHost Drum(s): Wahpekute & MazakuteCost: 5.00Cha Cha Bah Ning 35th Traditional PowWowDate/Time August 28 to 30, 2015, 12:00 amWHEREUnnamed Location: 21 mi N of Deer RiverMN on, Hwy 46R. Co. Rd. 35 ( Inger Rd.),Inger, MNCONTACT: Dorothy Robinson / Anita Cloud /Sarah or Selma Jackson / LaVonneThompsonPHONE: 218-659-2708 / 218-256-6163 /218-659-2196 / 218-308-3680EMAIL: Dorthy.robinson@llojibwe.com /lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.comAugust 15 - August 16, 20156th Annual Chaske Cikala Wacipi TraditionalLocation: Chaska, MN. Lions Park, 1300Crosstown Blvd.Info: 952-448-6860August 20, 2015Sobriety Celebration - TraditionalLocation: Brainerd , MN. Four Winds Lodge CARE programDirections: 11600 State Avenue Brainerd MN56401 Located 2 blocks east of the Hwy 25and 18 intersection.Info: Henry Fox / Leonard Skillings218-828-2546 218-825-3025 -EmailMC(s): Henry FoxAD(s): N/AHost Drum(s): Four Winds LodgeAdditional Info: This is not a Pow Wow it isa Sobriety Celebration. Please planaccordingly. ThanksAugust 21 - August 23, 201549th Annual Mille Lacs Pow Wow TraditionalLocation: Mille Lacs, MN. Iskigamizigan PowWow GroundsDirections: On the west side of Lake MilleLacs, 12 miles north of Onamia, Minnesotaon U.S. Highway 169, Follow signs.Info: 715-532-7517 or 320-224-1646 -Email-Pow wow flierMC(s): Amik and Pete GahbowHost Drum(s): Little Otter SingersCost: Free admission, camping, showers,and firewoodAdditional Info: Grand Entries: Friday 7 PM,Saturday 1 & 7 PM, Sunday 1 PM. Events:Princess & Brave contest, Best parade floatcontest, Best rez car contest, Horseshoetournament, Moccasin Game, Fun Run.WISCONSINJuly 31 - August 2, 201549th Annual Menominee Nation PowWow* - ContestLocation: Keshena, WI. Woodland BowlInfo: 715-799-5114 x1267 -EmailAugust 7 - August 9, 201539th Annual Mohican Veteran's Pow Wow*- TraditionalLocation: Bowler, WI. Many Trails ParkInfo: 715-793-4111 -Email- -WebsiteAugust 21 - August 23, 201536th Annual Manomin Celebration Powwow - TraditionalLocation: Odanah, Wisconsin, WI. Bad RiverIndian ReservationInfo: Cherie Neveaux 715-682-3150715-685-4403MC(s): Les Gibbs and Mike SullivanAD(s): Pete PowlessHost Drum(s): Bear Creek, Sault Ste. Marie,MichiganCost: Free admissionCANADAAugust 22 - August 23, 201529th Annual Mississaugas Three FiresPow Wow* - TraditionalLocation: Hagersville, Ontario. New CreditIndian ReserveInfo: 905-768-3067 or 519-445-2283 -Email-WebsiteAugust 23 - August 24, 2015Chippewas of Rama First Pow Wow* TraditionalLocation: Rama, Ontario. Temporary PowWow GroundsInfo: 705-325-3611 ext 1288 -Email- Website-Internet photo6
Native AmericanCommunity PicnicSaturday August 22, 201512:00 pm - 4:00 pmOak Grove Park - Fargo Shelter #1Potluck MealHamburgers & Hotdogs Provided Fun forthe Whole Family!Sponsored in part by the FM Native Programs Coalition, Fargo Native AmericanCommission, Daughters of the Earth, & the FM Native American Center
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