The Importance of Ojibwe Language Revitalization

IntroductionThis is a follow-up to my last post "Ojibwemowin Writing Systems" posted here on February 27th. This essay then is on "The Importance of Ojibwe Language Revitalization." This of course is important for all languages. ...

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Ojibwemowin Writing Systems

Double Vowel Orthography & Other Writing SystemsFor thousands of years, the Anishinaabeg passed on their knowledge and culture orally through Anishinaabemowin. ...

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Restoring the Great Pine Forests

Greenhouse Manager Gloria Whitefeather-SpearsGreenhouse Produces 1 Million Seedlings AnnuallyRecently, Red Lake Nation completed construction of a new Forest Development Center that will enable the Red Lake Band to begin the reforestation of the majestic pine that once covered it’s aboriginal homelands. ...

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Restoring the Great Pine Forests

Greenhouse Manager Gloria Whitefeather-SpearsGreenhouse Produces 1 Million Seedlings AnnuallyRecently, Red Lake Nation completed construction of a new Forest Development Center that will enable the Red Lake Band to begin the reforestation of the majestic pine that once covered it’s aboriginal homelands. ...

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Helicopter Crashes Near Hackensack

A helicopter crashed into Ten Mile lake near Hackensack Thursday evening. A passenger was rescued, but the pilot is missing. ...

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"The Council of Clans"

“The Council of Clans”Red Lake Looks to Convey A Friendlier More Welcoming Image with Colorful New Border SignsSigns that may be interpreted as less than "friendly" will be removed. ...

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Red Lake Fisheries: Return of the Red Lake Walleye

Note: I wrote this back in November 2007. I thought I'd retell the story because many people are unaware or misinformed about the commercial fishery on the Red Lake Reservation. ...

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Noos Makwa (Brother Bear)

Noos Makwa Some may or may not notice the painting which is relatively new, or know the story below, which is based on legend much older."There are Indian legends about little people who live in the woods", said an Ojibwe elder from Red Lake. ...

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A Further Lesson on "Indian Time"

When "the time is right", I'll write more about "Indian time". Many non-Indians think it's some kind of joke on tardiness, but it's actually a concept, a different way of looking at time, circular vs. ... More from Indian Country

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Sports at Northern Community Internet

Want to report on your local team? Send your reports to sportseditor@northerncommunityinternet.org. The subject of your email will become the title of the story (so include the score) and the body of the message will appear as a story. ...

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Sports at Northern Community Internet

Want to report on your local team? Send your reports to sportseditor@northerncommunityinternet.org. The subject of your email will become the title of the story (so include the score) and the body of the message will appear as a story. ...

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4,000 Lake Country Power Members Without Power

Grand Rapids, MN “ Lake Country Power line crews will continue working this evening to restore power throughout the Grand Rapids and Mountain Iron se ...

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Rural Minnesota coalition awarded federal broadband stimulus grant

The United States Department of Commerce today announced that the Blandin Foundation and 19 coalition partners have been awarded a $4.7 million federal ...

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Northern Community Radio plans new station

What is KBXE? For executives at nonprofit KAXE Northern Community Radio, based here, its meant to pique curiosity ” a marketing campaign strategy. The station has its new slogan printed on buttons, hoping they will prompt the public to ask station executives to answer their own question. KBXE is a new station planned for the Bemidji-area market. ...

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PIPELINES CREATE WINNERS AND LOSERS

By Mary Lou AurellGains and sacrifices mark the Enbridge Pipeline Company’s construction of a 1,000-mile crude oil conduit between Alberta, Canada and Superior, Wisconsin. ...

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Pipeline Series: MAN’S MESSES CHALLENGE THE ENVIRONMENT

By Mary Lou AurellMedia focus on the big ones, like the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska’s Prince William Sound and its horrific effects on the environment.However, the U.S. ...

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Pequot Lakes Back to School Open Houses Welcome Community Exhibits

Community groups and organizations that serve students or their families are welcome to set up an exhibit table at each of the Back to School Open Houses in the Pequot Lakes school buildings. ...

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2009 Lake Bemidji Concert Series

Headwaters School of Music & Arts in collaboration with the Lake Bemidji State Park is proud to announce the upcoming performers at the amphitheater in Lake Bemidji State Park on August 29 and 30th. ...

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“NO RISK” ARTS WORKSHOP FUNDING AVAILABLE

The Region 2 Arts Council invites individuals and organizations from our five-county area (Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods and Mahnomen Counties) to propose workshop ideas to R2AC for direct funding. ...

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