The American Indian Resource Center is an environment steeped in cultural heritage and tradition – a gathering place that honors the past and helps shape the future. A place to come together and learn for students and community members alike.
Monday Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A nonprofit that provides free services and resources to students of all ages to help them pursue postsecondary education.
Services we provide include:
• Individual assistance completing applications for admission, financial aid and scholarships
• College resource guides covering a range of topics related to preparing for and going to college
• Internet access for researching educational information and scholarship opportunities
• Access to career assessment tools
• Assistance developing educational plans
• Participation at college fairs, community events and other awareness activities
• One-on-one mentoring: in person, virtual, phone, text or email
• Small group workshops on topics of interest (FAFSA, college admissions, essays, scholarships, and more)
• Encouragement, support and accountability
Below I’ve provided a link to The College Place and a link to our Opportunities Guides. The guides are also free of charge, and I encourage you to order as many as you need.
If you are interested in any of the services listed above, feel free to contact me via email or phone, or you can set up an appointment with me using Calendly to learn more. Here is my link: https://calendly.com/mandyschram
Link to The College Place: https://www.ecmc.org/studentseducators/college-access-centers/the-college-place-northern-minnesota
Link to the Opportunities books: https://www.ecmc.org/studentseducators/student-resources/opportunities-guide-and-workbook
usiness hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT
Local phone: 218-308-7933
minnesotatcp@ecmc.org
Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care Courses & Consults
Eliza Michaelson, RN, BSN, PHN, CLC
Birthing and Breastfeeding Services
Doulas and Lactation Services
Stephanie Holthus, Certified Lactation Counselor
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. This new benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers*.
Eligible households can enroll through Paul Bunyan Communications, a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.
You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting http://www.fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877-384-2575.
*Paul Bunyan Communications is a participating broadband service provider but we do not sell laptop, desktop computers, or tablets and therefore are not a participating provider for that part of the program.
The Minnesota P.E.O. Home Fund was established in 1929 to provide charitable grants to individuals who lack financial means to provide housing, medical care, and other necessities of life for themselves. This fund primarily serves Minnesotans who may be facing unique challenges related to advanced aging, illness or disability. Charitable grants provide a bridge of support to positively impact the recipient’s life and well-being as they navigate their present struggle.
Patrick Lochwood
Stonewell Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency specializing in Medicare health plans and partnered with a long-term care specialist.
P.O. Box 604 Bemidji, MN 56619
Hours of availability: By appointment
Temporary and emergency shelter for homeless families and pregnant women.
Village of Hope promotes self worth and independence through the provision of temporary shelter and supportive services for families experiencing homelessness. We are unable to house individuals without families.
Residents are selected in accordance with the following eligibility criteria:
- The family unit must be homeless as defined by HUD guidelines.
- The primary applicant must be at least 18 years old and either pregnant or have primary guardianship/custody of one or more dependent children ages 17 or younger.
- All qualified households whose income at the time of initial occupancy does not exceed 50% or greater of the statewide or area median household income as determined by HUD and adjusted for families of five or more.
- Extended family members residing with the family prior to application for shelter at Village of Hope will be included in the definition of the “family unit”.
- The applicant must not be currently abusing alcohol or drugs.
- The applicant must be stable on psychiatric medications and prescribed medications for medical conditions and be willing to take them as prescribed.
- The applicant’s criminal history will be reviewed on an individual basis. Certain offenses may result in denial of admission. These may include sexual offenses requiring the tenant to register with local officials, violent crimes against persons or property, assault, arson or destruction of property.
- The applicant must not pose a risk of serious harm to self or others.
- The applicant must express a definite and informed desire to enter the emergency shelter program, including actively participating in a housing search and case management program.
- The applicant must be willing to accept group living including:
~A tolerance and respect for other shelter residents and staff,
~A willingness to adhere to shelter rules,
~A willingness to fully participate in maintaining the shelter and sharing cleaning and maintenance duties. - If applicant is eligible for Group Residential Housing (GRH), the applicant must be willing to assist VILLAGE OF HOPE in verifying the requirements including documentation of:
~Disability and/or chemical dependency,
~Income and/or asset verification confirming applicant fits the requirements of the program.
Intake Procedures
Clients or referents call the central intake number (218-751-0722). General questions are answered regarding eligibility, homelessness, and anticipated openings. Referents that are not able to be accommodated immediately are placed on an optional waiting list while every attempt is made to assist the referent in identifying an alternative shelter plan.
Upon vacancy of a family unit the waiting list is reviewed and families with the highest level of need are invited to participate in the application process. This process includes the opportunity to:
1. View the facility
2. Review the terms of the agreement to participate in a housing search and case management
3. Review the resident rules
4. Sign releases of information to verify homelessness
5. Sign releases of information to verify income
Homelessness is determined by utilizing a checklist for eligibility and receiving the verification by a third party in writing, on the Minnesota Housing ”Housing Status Verification/Referral Form” whenever possible. In cases where no written independent verification is possible from a shelter, a case manager or other 3rd party, clients must complete and sign the Minnesota Housing “Housing Status Self-Certification Form” .
Once homelessness is verified, in writing, on the forms provided by Village of Hope, and exclusionary criteria are determined not applicable, applicants are forwarded to the Executive Director for review.
If an applicant is approved, they are accepted and will be allowed to move into Village of Hope. Once a room is available, the homeless advocates will coordinate a move-in date and time with the applicant.
The greater Bemidji Area is a strong regional hub offering the best in education, health care and lifestyle. The Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce is proud of the region’s vitality and continues to strive, prosper and grow.
The Chamber’s core purpose is to advocate for the business community by providing leadership, communication and act as a referral resource.
Governed by a board of directors, the Chamber is comprised of a number of volunteer councils and committees that are guided by the program of work. There are many partnerships and collaborations that the Chamber has created over the years. Unity and working together has become a strategy the board feels strong about.
Behavioral Health: 33991 Victory Way Drive, Ogema, MN 56589 Phone: 218.983.3286
Services:
Mental Health Consulting: Our focus is to provide out reach based counseling services to adults, children and families. Services are based on individual, child and family needs. Services are offered at varying levels of involvement, such as crisis intervention, individual and family counseling sessions, family and community support services and assessments.
Case Management Services: A holistic, wrap around approach to providing services to children eligible for Mental Health Case Management Services and their families. Assistance is provided to help families bridge “two worlds” through a combination of education, support and advocacy.
Childrens Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS): CTSS includes psychotherapy and skills training, which would consist of activities designed to promote skill development of both the child and the family. In the use of age appropriate, daily living skills, interpersonal and family relationships, leisure and family recreational services. The goal of CTSS is to promote family preservation and unification, family integration into the community, and reduce unnecessary out-of-home placement of the child.
Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS): ARMHS is a holistic approach that places the person at the center of all interventions. The goal is to restore each person’s ability for independent living, socialization and effective life management. ARMHS instructs, assists, and supports a client in areas such as medication, education, and monitoring basic social and living skills. We also assist with mental illness symptom management, household management, employment support, and transition to community living.
Assessments and Evaluations: We provide diagnostic assessments and psychological testing for all ages.
Compliance: The Compliance Division has 4 departments, Tribal Gaming, Adjudication, Surveillance, and Drug Testing. Overall the division is tasked with regulating, inspecting, auditing and monitoring all gaming activities within the exterior boundaries of the White Earth reservation. The Division is also tasked with ensuring policies and procedures meet the required internal controls, state and federal standards and all other applicable regulations and policies.
779 E Jefferson Ave, Mahnomen, MN 56557
Business Hours: 8am-4:30pm
Culture:
Mission: The White Earth Nation Cultural Division exists to help ensure culture is being integrated into the programs, events and schools on the White Earth Nation. Another main focus is to preserve the Anishinaabe language and encourage White Earth Nation people to continue practicing it. Incorporating culture in our every day lives will help our quality of life. Take part in our cultural community outreach activities such as beadings, quill work, dance groups, drum making, singing and drumming, and more to get involved and keep our heritage alive! White Earth Tribal Nation history, communities, language, land, natural resources, natural medicines, oral stories, foods, gardens, economy, and the physical, spiritual, cultural, and our way of life are preserved for our future generations.
Services:
Cultural Divisions: Cultural Community Outreach, Anishinaabe Language, Cultural Licensing Curriculum
No More Campaign
Powwow
Ojibwe Language
White Earth Economic Development Office (WEEDO): We assist with technical and financial programs to help achieve your new business start up, expansion and re-location goals.
Our Mission: The White Earth Economic Development Office (WEEDO) works to support, retain and foster existing entrepreneurships on the White Earth Reservation, and to attract new businesses which enhance career opportunities for tribal citizens, enabling them to work on the reservation while preserving the integrity of their rich cultural heritage.
Services:
CEDS
Gizhiigin Arts Incubator
White Earth Resources: Business Advantages, Business Resources, Facts and Figures, Industrial Park, Quality of Life, Financing, Media,
Current Projects/Recent Successes
Education Services:
Adult Basic Education Program: 701 East Jefferson Ave, PO Box 478 Mahnomen, MN 56557
Office Phone: (218) 936 8355
Fax: (218) 935-0708
Child Care/Early Childhood Program:
White Earth Child Care & Learning Center PO Box 418White Earth, MN 56591 Phone: (218) 983 3285, ext. 1405 Fax: (218) 983 4106 Mahnomen Child Care & Learning Center
2254 College Road, Mahnomen, MN 56557 Phone: (218) 935 0314 Fax: (218) 935 3007 Nay-Tah-Waush Child Care & Learning Center
3076 Workforce Center Rd., Mahnomen, MN 56557 Phone: (218) 936 2221 Fax: (218) 936 2220
Early Intervention Program: P.O. Box 418, White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983 3285 ext. 5306
Johnson O’Malley Program
Area Schools
Scholarship Program
White Earth Head Start/Early Head Start Programs:
35966 Eagle View Road, Ogema, MN 56569 Phone: (218) 983 3285 Classroom 1: ext. 1330Classroom 2: ext. 1344
EHS: ext. 1229 Fax: (218) 983 4106 Mailing address
White Earth Head Start
PO Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591
White Earth Energy Assistance Program
Do you have a water bill you cannot pay? Call the Energy Assistance Program, they may be able to help!
Crisis funds will begin at $600 this year.
You can now apply verifying three months of your income prior to the month of your dated application.
Our programs offer heating assistance for any kind of home heating as well as furnace repair and replacement funding for qualified applicants. The application process will begin the end of August and runs through May 31st of the following year. Funds may become available the first part of November. Please contact our office at the number below or click here for an application!
Don’t get disconnected! Call us about our crisis program, we may be able to help!
EAP eligibility is based on the three most recent months of income.
Eligibility guidelines have went up. Please see the below table or visit the state’s site for the most up-to-date information.
You will also need to send proof of all gross income received by all people in your household in the last 3 full calendar months before the month you sign your application. Send copies, originals will not be returned:
White Earth Energy Assistance Program3303 US Highway 59
Waubun, MN 56589 White Earth Energy Assistance Program
PO Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591 Email: Chris.Fairbanks@whiteearth-nsn.govPhone: (218) 473 2711Fax: (218) 473 2719
Or contact:
The Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Assistance Program85 7th Place East, Suite 500
St. Paul, MN 55101-2198Phone: (651) 539 1600 Enrollment: P.O. Box 506 White Earth, MN 56591 Hours: 8am – 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Office: (218) 983 3285 or (218) 983 4643
Fax: (218) 983 3707
Health:
As we grow and strive to bring programs to the people we serve, we provide flexible scheduling of home visits, educational offerings and events. To make a referral to any one of our programs, please call (218) 983 3286 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm and ask for the intake nurse or if transportation is what you need, we do have dispatch available to assist with scheduling an available ride.
Services:
Ambulance, Child Passenger Safety Seat Program, Circle Back Center, Diabetes Project, Elder Nutrition, FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders), Health Education, Home Health, Long Term Services and Support, Maternal Child Health, Public Health, Harm Reduction Services, Community Health Representative (CHR), Transportation, Elder Wellness Program (EWP), Men’s Acute Care
Contacts:
White Earth Ambulance ServiceP.O. Box 328, White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 3286, ext. 1263
Fax: (218) 983 4308
For after hours emergency contact White Earth dispatch at: (218) 983 3201
Circle Back Center
White Earth Circle Back Center35708 County Highway 21, Ogema, MN 56569
Phone: (218) 983 6285, ext. 6404
Diabetes Project
White Earth Diabetes Project36500 County Hwy. 21 North, P.O. Box 327, White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 3286, ext. 1356
Fax: (218) 983 3984
Locations
White EarthWhite Earth Congregate Housing
Eagle Crest Apartment Building
Phone: (218) 983 3286
Meals served at 11:30am to elders 60 years of age, and their spouses. Naytahwaush
Naytahwaush Community Service Center
Sports Complex
Phone: (218) 983 5554 ext. 3237
Meals served at 11:30am to elders 60 years of age, and their spouses. Elbow Lake
Elbow Lake Community Center
Phone: (218) 734 2315
Meals served at 11:30am to elders 60 years of age, and their spouses. Rice Lake
Rice Lake Community Center
Phone: (218) 694 2795
Meals served at 11:30am to elders 55 years of age, and their spouses. Pine Point
Pine Point Community Center
Phone: (218) 573 2210
Meals served at 11:30am to elders 55 years of age, and their spouses.
FASD
FASD ProgramP.O. Box 348, White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 3286
Fax: (218) 983 3401
Elderly Nutrition
White Earth Elderly Nutrition ProgramP.O. Box 327, White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 3286, ext. 1266
Fax: (218) 983 4306
Health Education
White Earth Health EducationP.O. Box 327
White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 3286 ext. 1356
Fax: (218) 983 3984
Home Health
White Earth Home Health AgencyPO Box 496, White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 3286
Fax: (218) 983 3724
Housing:
Mission: The mission of the Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) is to maintain and enhance the quality of life of Tribal Members and future generations. The TDHE accomplishes its mission through programs and projects that are designed to promote the social, environmental, community, and economic development on the White Earth Reservation. White Earth Housing Authority was established in 1963 to help enrolled members & descendants to get affordable housing. Under Housing and Urban Development, White Earth Housing Authority has quite a few programs to help with affordable housing, home repair programs, and home loan programs.
Specifically, the TDHE is committed to: Increasing incomes and employment opportunities for Tribal Members. Developing and maintaining community systems and services that support the quality of life on the reservation including housing, education, health care, transportation, and social support services for low and very low income Tribal Members. Promotion of the wise utilization and continued improvement of the natural resource base on the reservation.
Services: Maintenance, Owner Occupied Rehab, Residence Services, Tenant Services, Federal Home Loan Program, Minnesota Home Finance Agency
Human Services:
White Earth Nation Human Services Transfer Project
The White Earth Nation and the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services continue to work as partners in transferring the responsibility of human service programing from the three counties within the reservation to the White Earth Nation. In 2011, the Minnesota State Legislature passed a law stating the Commissioner of Human Services, in consultation with the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, transfer legal responsibility to the tribe for providing human services to tribal members and their families who reside on or off the reservation in Mahnomen County. Upon the successful transfer of legal responsibility for providing human services for tribal members and their families who reside on and off the reservation in Mahnomen County, the commissioner and the White Earth Band of Ojibwe will develop a plan to transfer legal responsibility for providing human services for tribal members and their families who reside on or off the reservation in Clearwater and Becker Counties. In 2013, the White Earth Nation began working with the State of Minnesota in transferring responsibility of human service programs from the counties to the White Earth Nation. These services include Medical Assistance (MA), Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), General Assistance (GA), Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA), Diversionary Work Program (DWP), and Group Residential Housing (GRH), and Child Care Assistance. This is an exciting time for the White Earth Human Services Division as this transfer gives the opportunity for White Earth to provide services geared to tribal families that have been customarily provided by the local counties. Tribal members and their families will benefit from an equal level of service they received previously, but with the additional offering of many other well established White Earth Nation services.
White Earth Human Services has recently created the White Earth Nation Financial Services Department – Niiwijiigonann (We Assist Each Other). This department provides eligibility determination for MA, SNAP, MFIP, GA, MSA, DWP and GRH for White Earth families. Over the past year, Niiwijiigonann has been able to provide services to more than 1,800 members living in Becker, Clearwater and Mahnomen Counties who have been transferred to the White Earth Nation[LV1] . In 2014, Niiwijiigonann will continue to expand services to enrolled members and their families within the defined service area. This means any family who has a White Earth member or descendant is eligible for services through the tribe.
As the transfer project progresses, White Earth officials anticipate providing services to more than 3,000 cases by the end of the year. This will create some unique challenges as the programming and staff continues to grow. In an effort to alleviate any confusion and better educate those who are eligible the White Earth Human Services Division will provide updated information on their website at http://www.whiteearth.com and will publish articles in the Anishinaabeg Today.
For more information and questions regarding eligibility guidelines, please contact White Earth Financial Services at 218-935-2359. Or email Human.Services@whiteearth.com
Services: Vocational Rehab, Workforce Center, Financial Services, Food Distribution, Resource & Supportive Services, Child Support
Indian Child Welfare:
Gizhawaaso Family Program
The Gizhawaaso Family Program works with families to access services that will help protect them from out of home placement of their children.
IV-E Program
IV-E Program works with child welfare to obtain medical assistance for children in foster care and to obtain reimbursements on foster care and childcare.
Customary Adoption Program
Customary Adoption works with relatives of children and makes additional relatives for children who cannot return home to the custody of their parents in the foreseeable future.
Independent Living Program
Independent Living Skills Program works with youth ages 16-21 to assist with life skills.
Extended Foster Care Program
Extended Foster Care Program works with youth 18-21 aging out of foster care to have safe housing.
Educational Neglect Program
Educational Neglect Intervention Program, works with school aged children and families to address excessive absenteeism with supports, interventions.
Intake and Assessments
Intake and Assessments, handles all child maltreatment calls on the Reservation to screen and determine whether an assessment is warranted, type of assessment, and immediate response.
Child Protection
Child Protection Program, handles all child protection matters on the Reservation under exclusive jurisdiction authority. Provides secondary case management and ICWA Compliance off the Reservation in Duluth and Minneapolis. Provides ICWA compliance and support to families and jurisdictional territories out of State.
Family Resources
Family Resource Program, accepts referrals from Gizhawaaso and Child Protection to assist families with basic parenting and referrals to services and supports needed by the family.
Parenting Visitation Center
Parenting Visitation Center, provides supervised visitation to parents and their children in foster care.
Mailing AddressPO Box 358, White Earth, MN 56591
Office Locations
White Earth Main Office35500 Eagle View Road
White Earth, MN 56591 Phone: (218) 983 4647 Fax: (218) 983 3712 Bagley Office
1078 Central St. Bagley, MN 56621 Phone: (218) 983 4647 Pine Point Office
48036 Powwow Highway
Pine Point, MN 56575 Fax: (218) 983 4689 Mahnomen Office
216 N. Main Mahnomen, MN 56557 Phone: (218) 983 4703 Duluth Office
205 W. 2nd St., Suite 300, Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: (218) 606 1706 Minneapolis Office
1730 Clifton Place, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: (612) 813 1581
White Earth Reservation Tribal Court
P.O. Box 289, White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 4648
Fax: (218) 983-3294
The mission of the White Earth Nation Tribal Court is to provide a forum to restore peace and reconciliation through fair and impartial conflict resolution founded upon the Ojibwe culture and values.
White Earth District Court
The White Earth District Court consists of a Chief Judge and two associate judges. All judges of the White Earth Court are licensed attorneys and must abide by the White Earth Code of Judicial Conduct. The District Court handles civil regulatory matters including but not limited to child welfare, juvenile court, civil commitments, domestic relations (marriage licensing, divorce, child custody, alimony, visitations, child support, name changes, etc), protection from domestic abuse (OFP), adoptions, guardianships, small claims, traffic matters, and natural resources.
White Earth Appellate Court
The White Earth Appellate Court consists of a Chief Justice and two associate justices. All justices of the White Earth Appellate Court are licensed attorneys and must abide by the White Earth Code of Judicial Conduct. Appeals from the District Court shall be heard by a panel of three Appellate Court Justices.
Natural Resources:
Services:
Dispatch: (218) 983-3201
Conservation Enforcement
Water Resources: Water Quality, Fisheries, Cooperative Projects, Walleyes, State Stocking, Muskellunge, Link Lake Sturgeon, Link Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
Wild Life
Wild Rice
Agriculture
Food Sovereignty Initiative
Forestry
Environmental Affairs
Parks, Trails, & Recreation
Land Office
Public Safety:
Police Department: Administration, White Earth Tribal Police Department Investigative Division, White Earth Police – Patrol Division, Dispatch
Motor Vehicles: Picture Identification Card, Adult Identification Cards, Senior Citizen Identification Cards, Descendant Identification Cards, Natural Resource Harvest Permit, Balsam Bough Harvest Permit, Commercial Leech and Minnow License, Seasonal Resource Use Permits
Public Works:
Looking for affordable, dependable auto repair service to get your car back on the road? White Earth Fleet is there to help. Not just for White Earth RBC program vehicles, White Earth Fleet is proud to offer their services to you, with the area’s most competitive rates.
White Earth Fleet knows that no one plans to have their car break down, and the untimely cost of repair work can sometimes throw your budget for a loop. That’s why if you’re an employee of the White Earth RBC, Shooting Star Casino, or other approved White Earth RBC business entity, White Earth Fleet even offers payroll deduction services to help you with the cost of repair. Call us for a quote today.
From anything like standard oil changes and tires, to major mechanical work and everything in between, depend on the brand that keeps White Earth moving.
37999 Martin Drive, White Earth MN 565698am – 4:30pm
Shop Phone: (218) 983-3296
TRANSPORTATION
The White Earth Department of Transportation WEDOT, maintains 150 miles plus in road maintenance on the Reservation to enhance transportation safety. The department has a driveway construction and maintenance program for Tribal Members who are building new homes. The maintenance program has funds available for elder driveway repairs, non-elder requiested driveway repair maintenance is self funded. Funds are limited for both the new driveay construction program and elder driveway maintenance services.
We provide Road Maintenance. Road Maintenance, White earth dept. of transportation (wedot) provides maintenance for 150 miles of road in their inventory. There are 100 miles of aggregate and earthen roads and 50 miles of bituminous wedot maintains.
We also provide Road Construction. Road Construction, wedot provide road construction funds to construct or reconstruct road that are in the roads inventory. The construction needs are prioritized and then scheduled on the Tribal Transportation Improvement Program.
36671 Marten Drive PO Box 418, White Earth MN 566918am – 4:30pm Monday-Friday
Phone: (218) 983-3263
WATER & SEWER
The Community Systems department manages and operate and maintain the reservation’s public drinking water as well as the community wastewater systems. Our department conducts a daily route to perform maintenance on our water and wastewater utilities, it is our goal to not only provide a continuous service but ensure compliance with the United States EPA.
The staff does routine testing for secondary standards as well as the required testing and sampling for our Primary Standards set by the EPA. Maintenance and repairs to the community drinking water systems and the wastewater lift stations within our communities is conducted as well. The tribe’s wastewater systems consist of 5 stabilization ponds and 14 lift stations the United States EPA also enforces the standards on our wastewater treatment.
We currently have 6 public drinking water systems in White Earth, Naytahwaush, Pine Point, Rice Lake, Elbow Lake, and Chipp
Water & Sewer phone: (218) 983-3202Our Department is Water and Sewer Construction. We have various Equipment such as Backhoes, Skidsteers, and Trailer Moving Truck. Well Repair Truck, Septic Tank Pumper, Sewer Jetting Machines and Line Thawing Equipment. Because we have this equipment we are a “Catch-All” Departments. I have to Emphasize that We Are Not Plumbers, Even though we sometimes do some plumbing related to our installations. We do not have plumbing fixtures and plumbing parts on hand.
We offer the following programs and services:
- Working with Grants from Indian Health Service, MN Housing, USDA, and other Organizations. We install New Wells and Various types of Sewer Systems during the Construction Season.
- When possible we move Mobile Homes within the Reservation Boundaries. We do not block, level, or skirt these Mobile Homes.
- Year round we repair Wells, pump Septic Tanks, change Well & various sewer pumps and controls.
- Our Department oversees the Lawn Mowing and Snow Removal Programs for Elders and Handicap individuals, by taking in Application for services and Hiring Providers.
- Our Department Also Opens and Closes Graves for Enrolled Tribal Families.
White Earth, MN 56591
Office Hours are from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Monday-Friday
White Earth Public Transit offers safe, reliable, affordable transportation to programs and people of the White Earth Reservation and the surrounding area. White Earth Public Transit works with other departments and clients to schedule rides through are dispatch center which was recently upgraded to rely messages faster to each driver.
White Earth Public transit also added a new farebox to each bus. This allows you the client to purchase passes instead of the traditional punch card which allows the client to board the bus more quickly and safely allowing the less wait time between deviated stops to allow you to get to where you need to be sooner.
By riding with White Earth Public Transit, you will lower greenhouse gases by having less cars on the roads, While Transit does its part by offering New Propane buses on some of the routes which is safer for the environment.
Check out the schedule in the Forms section for Public Works!
So Ride the Rez in Style with “2017 Transit system of year” White Earth Public Transit!
Located across from the Fleet and Roads buildings5am – 7pm Monday-Friday
5am – 9am/3pm – 7pm Saturday
To book a ride, call: (218) 983-3283
If you need a manger, call: (218) 983-3284
WELSA (White Earth Land Settlement Act)
White Earth Land Settlement Act of 1985 (WELSA Project Office) – The project office has the responsibility to identify and process land claims that are identified as illegal land transfers per the WELSA Act. To close out these valid claims, monetary compensation, if any, is disbursed to the living heirs of the original allottees/heirs.
Monetary Compensation or Land
- All living heirs will receive monetary compensation pursuant to the WELSA Act.
- The is no real property (land) issued to living heirs.
Reclaiming the Land
- Claims published in the Federal Register ratify (clear) the title for the current land owner.
- The current land owner will decide if he/she will sell the land.
- WELSA does not track property ownership.
Inheriting Under WELSA
- Family members must be born before July 21, 1900 to receive an allotment.
- Not all allotments have valid claims. Only those lands illegally transfered as defined by the WELSA Act.
- Administrative Judge, Office of Hearings and Appeals will utilize Minnesota inheritance laws to render a decision of heirs.
- Heirs are identified in the Orders as receiving an undivided interest.
- Parties in Interest are not named an heir but have an interest in the outcome of a probate.
- Individuals may inherit more than once. Lines of inheritance may be redirected to other family members.
Compensation Payments
- The Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs has the fiduciary responsibility to oversee and approve WELSA disbursements from the US Treasury.
- Individual monetary compensation payments are determined by: appraisal of land at the date of transfer, date of transfer, county recorded deductions, U.S. Treasury interest rates and number of heirs
- WELSA has the responsibilty for submitting all documentation to request a monthly disbursement to living heirs who are eighteen years of age.
- The U.S. Treasury will issue checks on the last working day of each month.
- No attorney fees are included or deducted from any compensation payments.
- None of the funds which are distributed under this Act shall be subject to federal or state income taxes or be considered as income or resources in determining eligibiltiy for federally assisted programs.
The colleges and universities of Minnesota State are here to support students through every step of their educational journey. Our students are people first, and their lives are complex. Students face challenges that make progress towards their academic goals difficult, including mental health, grief and loss, housing and food insecurity, as well as challenges related to child and family care, transportation, and access to technology. Our students overcome many challenges and obstacles to achieve personal and academic success, and Minnesota State is committed to help them navigate their lives and their commitments to learning.
Students who access basic needs support and resources are more likely to experience academic success and persist to graduation.
Minnesota State has partnered with United Way 211 to establish a statewide basic needs resource hub. The basic needs resource hub provides Minnesota State students access to basic needs resources and support available on their campus and in their community via phone, text, or chat 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
United Way 211 provides free and confidential health and human services information. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to connect you with the resources and information you need. If you’re looking for information about services available in your community for you or a loved one, they can help.
Text MNHELP to 898-211(TXT211) or call 211 (toll free at 1-800-543-7709) to speak with one of their highly trained information and referral specialists. Your call is completely confidential, and they have call menus in English, Spanish, and Hmong. Interpreters are also available for any language.
Visit the 211 website to learn more or to explore resources and support that may be available.
The Office of Head Start (OHS) administers grant funding and oversight to the 1,600 agencies that provide Head Start services in communities across the country. OHS also provides federal policy direction and a training and technical assistance (TTA) system to help grantees in providing comprehensive services to eligible young children and their families.
Head Start programs prepare America’s most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. To achieve this, Head Start programs deliver services to children age birth to 5 and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being.
The Head Start program serves about 1 million children and pregnant women in urban, suburban, and rural communities throughout America. Head Start services are provided in centers, family child care homes, or in the family’s own home.
Currently, OHS is prioritizing four key mission areas: advancing equity, supporting programs’ pandemic response and recovery, investing in the workforce, and reaching more children and families.
Check out website for a list of services which include: Behavioral Health, Child Welfare Programs, Addiction and Dependencies Programs, Housing Programs, Residential Services, Foster Care, Child Abuse Prevention Programs, Family Preservation Program, Parent Support Services, Elder Services, and many others.
An Ombudsman is an independent government official responsible for reviewing government and government regulated agencies in an effort to ensure that their practices are fair, reasonable and appropriate. To do this, the ombudsman: Receives complaints, reviews, investigates and if appropriate, makes recommendations to remedy the complaints.
Pregnancy support: free and confidential pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, STI & UTI testing, pregnancy options counseling, moms support group, and material support (maternity and baby clothes, cribs, car seats, etc.)
Mailing Address:
PO Box 635, Bemidji, MN 56619
Our Mission: Providing education, mentoring and support services that build strong individuals and families in the Northland Community School District.
Core Values:
- Education is an important key to building self-sufficient individuals and strong families.
- Every person has value. We operate out of consideration for each individual’s dignity.
- Strong families build strong communities.
- Healthy families and community systems are essential to supporting sustainable change in individuals.
- We strive for communities in which people are interdependent.
- We collaborate with other organizations that support our mission.
The Northland Area Family Services Center was created as a unique way to give rural access to county and educational services, and to meet community needs through innovative programming. Incorporated in 1996 as a 501C3, we serve the Northland Community School District and parts of Leech Lake Reservation. This is a population of 4,474 people (5.26 persons per square mile). In our service area 20% of households make less than $20,000 and 11.9% or 536 people in our community live below the poverty line.
Bemidji’s Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program and School Readiness (SR) are for all families in the Bemidji School District who have preschool age children. We recognize that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers — and that sometimes parents need support and encouragement for this responsibility! ECFE/SR offers a variety of classes for you and your child: infants to pre-kindergarten.
The Pillager Family Center currently serves as a “go-to” for community members. With two offices we serve as the liaison between Cass County and the Pillager School District. Our main office houses our Food Shelf and many County forms and references a community member might need. In addition we offer teleconference video services with County workers, WIC Clinics, Food Shelf, MAC and NAPS distribution, and serve as an information spot. Our satellite office is adjacent to the Pillager Elementary School. From here we coordinate the Little Huskies Daycare, Early Childhood Family Education programs, ECSE, Pre-school, and Head Start. Because we are so centrally located in two different locations, we are able to meet our communities needs in ways other entities may not.
Parking is available in front of the Family Center doors on the south side of Pillager City Hall.
Satellite Office:
Pillager School
323 E. 2nd Street
Pillager, MN 56473
An interagency initiative of the State of Minnesota, Help Me Grow partners with organizations and agencies statewide. Help Me Grow has many resources about the development of young children for parents and professionals. These resources include information on developmental milestones, YouTube videos, caregiver strategies to support development, screening and evaluation, and how to talk about developmental concerns.
The Student Center for Health and Counseling is a comprehensive and integrated health care facility that includes both health and counseling services. We provide college students with access to primary health care, ongoing health maintenance, information about health and disease prevention, individualized personal counseling, group therapy, and a host of outreach health education programs. We also provide an integrated approach toward health care that meets individual needs of BSU & NTC students. Available to students enrolled at BSU or NTC.
1500 Birchmont Drive
Cedar Hall 1st Floor
Bemidji MN 56601
The mission of the Disability Services Office is to improve the educational development of students with disbilities, enhance understanding and support within the campus community, while providing opportunities for student growth in multicultural understanding, civic engagement and environmental stewardship. Students will be better prepared to enter their communities as contributing and supporting members with an understanding of the diverse needs of their community.