Since opening in 2003, the American Indian Resource Center, AIRC, has offered academic programming for American Indian reservations and American Indian organizations throughout Minnesota. Because Bemidji State University is located between the three largest American Indian reservations in the State of Minnesota (Leech Lake is 15 miles south, Red Lake is 30 miles north and White Earth is 50 miles west of Bemidji), we have access to a large number of fluent speakers, spiritual leaders, Indian educators and cultural offerings that are all within a reasonable distance to the university. The AIRC is also home to the first Indian Studies program in Minnesota and the first collegiate Ojibwe language program in the world.

Services Include:

Established in 1990 within the United States, IEN was formed by grassroots Indigenous peoples and individuals to address environmental and economic justice issues (EJ). IEN’s activities include building the capacity of Indigenous communities and tribal governments to develop mechanisms to protect our sacred sites, land, water, air, natural resources, health of both our people and all living things, and to build economically sustainable communities. IEN accomplishes this by maintaining an informational clearinghouse, organizing campaigns, direct actions and public awareness, building the capacity of community and tribes to address EJ issues, development of initiatives to impact policy, and building alliances among Indigenous communities, tribes, inter-tribal and Indigenous organizations, people-of-color/ethnic organizations, faith-based and women groups, youth, labor, environmental organizations and others. IEN convenes local, regional and national meetings on environmental and economic justice issues, and provides support, resources and referral to Indigenous communities and youth throughout primarily North America – and in recent years – globally.

IEN is an alliance of Indigenous Peoples whose Shared Mission is to Protect the Sacredness of Earth Mother from contamination & exploitation by Respecting and Adhering to Indigenous Knowledge and Natural Law

PO Box 485, Bemidji, MN 56619

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.

 

The Leech Lake Diabetes Clinic (LLDC) and Program specializes in the treatment and medical management of people living with diabetes and its co-morbidities, as well educating the Leech Lake community on Diabetes Prevention. Clinical appointments are offered in Cass Lake, Bemidji, Ball Club, Inger and Onigum. Clinic visits can include physical examinations, laboratory tests, diagnoses, medication prescriptions and diabetic foot exams. The medical record process is used in assisting patients achieve the standards of care for diabetes. Referrals are made as needed.

The clinic provides Diabetes Self-Management Education/Training (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients, families, and friends. The information is offered in individual and group settings, classes and community events.  This includes education on healthy food choices, carbohydrate counting, blood glucose self-monitoring, physical activity, weight loss, medications, insulin use, insulin pump use, smoking cessation, coping, depression, behavior change and support.

Programs include Leech Lake Head Start, Early Head Start, Child Care Services, Leech Lake Child Care Aware Baseline, and MN Tribal Resources for Early Childhood Care (MN TREC).  Services are available to ages 6 weeks through 5 years. Multiple Locations.

 

Child Protection, child welfare, addiction and dependency programs, and family preservation services.

Wadiswan The Nest

Maternal Child Health Clinic

We are registered nurses that provide support and education through home visits for IHS eligible pregnant women and children up to 3 years old.

• To provide a system to regularly monitor children ages 0 to 21 years old for appropriate growth and development.
• To facilitate the referral of the women and children requiring further assessments and early intervention services.
• Support positive parenting skills.
• Home safety checks to assist parents in their efforts to keep their children healthy and safe.
• Promote traditional parenting practices with role clarifications.
• Provide clinical appointments with health care providers for women and children.

Family and children’s services work for the safety and well being of children and the preservation and strengthening of families within cultural traditions.

Child Protective Services

Foster Care Program

Children’s Mental Health

Adult Protective Services

Family Based Services

Indian Child Welfare ACT (ICWA) Unit

Long-term Care Services

Medical Transportation is provided for the people to the Red Lake Hospital, Ponemah Clinic and medical facilities off the reservation.

Patients are transported to Minneapolis, Rochester, Duluth, St. Cloud, Minnesota, Fargo, Grand Forks, North Dakota and other towns as directed by the Medical Staff. Medical transportation is provided to the Red Lake Hospital, Ponemah Clinic and to the Bemidji Hospital and Clinics on a daily basis.

Red Lake Medical Transportation         218-679-3327

Ponemah Medical Transportation         218-554-7347

 

Full Directory found at https://www.redlakenation.org/directory/

Accounting     218-679-1800

Agency Receptionist    218-679-3361

Ambulance/Ponemah     218-554-7334

Ambulance/Red Lake     218-679-3327

Anishinabe Legal Services     218-679-2281

Balancing our Lifestyle     218-679-4144

Boys and Girls Club/Ponemah     218-554-7596

Boys and Girls Club/Red Lake     218-679-2556

Bus Garage    218-679-3512

CAP (Community Action Program)    218-679-1880

Chemical Health Department     218-679-3392

Child Support     218-679-2306

Clinic-Ponemah     218-554-7333

Comp Health     218-679-3316

Conservation Department     218-679-1908

Detention Center     218-679-4284

Division of Rehab     218-679-2152

DNR    218-679-3959

ECFE     218-679-3535

Economic Dev & Planning 218-679-1890

Elderly Maintenance     218-679-2202

Elementary/Ponemah     218-554-7337

Elementary/Red Lake     218-679-3329

ENP (Elder Nutrition Program)/Ponemah     218-554-7492

ENP (Elder Nutrition Program)/Red Lake     218-679-3339

Enrollment Office     218-679-1842

Entrepreneur Program    218-679-1892

Facilities Management    218-679-1981

Family and Children’s Services     218-679-2122

Fire Dept/Ponemah     218-554-7377

Fire Dept/Red Lake     218-679-3473

Fitness Center/Humanities     218-679-4199

Fitness Center/Ponemah     218-554-7503

Fitness Center/Red Lake     218-679-4228

Food Distribution     218-679-3720

Forestry Garage    218-679-3346

Grant Writing 218-679-5940

Greenhouse 218-679-3310

Halfway House     218-679-3387

Headstart/Ponemah     218-554-7331

Headstart/Red Lake     218-679-3396

Health Station Little Rock     218-679-3717

Health Station Redby     218-679-3391

High School     218-679-3733

Higher Education     218-679-3350

Homeless Shelter     218-679-3171

Hospital/Red Lake     218-679-3912

Housing Authority     218-679-3368

Housing Finance     218-679-3897

Human Resources     218-679-1847

Humanities Building     218-679-4199

Indian and Free Drug Abuse     218-679-3321

Indian Health Services/Red Lake     218-679-0168

Internal Audit    218-679-1992

Juvenile Judge     218-679-3851

Legal   218-679-1876

Middle School     218-679-2700

MIS 218-679-1827

Motor Pool 218-679-2920

New Beginnings     218-679-3350

New Beginnings Child Center   218-679-3350

Outpatient/Ponemah     218-554-7425

Outpatient/Red Lake     218-679-3995

Perpich Extended Care Center     218-679-3400

Police Department     218-679-3313

Ponemah Transportation     218-554-7347

Post Office/Ponemah     218-554-7374

Post Office/Red Lake     218-679-9329

Post Office/ Redby     218-679-2124

Pregnant Women and Families     218-679-3331

Probation     218-679-2588

Property & Supply    218-679-1986

Red Lake Day Care     218-679-3330

Red Lake Nation College     218-679-2860

Red Lake Nation Newspaper     218-679-3561

Red Lake Transit     218-679-2395 or 1-877-239-9295

Redby Group Home     218-679-3868

Roads Department    218-679-3645

Sanitation    218-679-3377

School Administration Office    218-679-3353

Senior Apartments     218-679-3712

Self-Governance   218-679-1984

Sex Offender Registry    218-679-1952

St. Mary’s Mission     218-679-3388

Transfer Station    218-679-2988

Treatment Center     218-679-2375

Tribal Council     218-679-3341

Tribal Courts     218-679-3303

Tribal Credit    218-679-3361

Tribal Engineering    218-679-2416

Tribal Operations    218-679-2297

Tribal Realty     218-679-1991

Truancy     218-679-2780

Trust Services 219-679-1982

Veteran’s Outreach     218-936-5650

WIC Program     218-679-3134

Women’s Shelter     218-679-3443

Youth Recreation Program     218-679-3950

 

Chemical Dependency Outpatient Program – Rule 25 assessments, peer counseling, group therapy, copoing and survival skills, supportive services, intake, court assistance, treatment placements, advocacy and referral services, HIV/AIDS education, aftercare services.  PO Box 114, Red Lake, MN  56671     218-679-3995

 

Community Action Program (CAP) – Winter weatherization guidance and energy assistance.

15531 Main Ave, Red Lake, MN  56671     218-679-1880

Elderly Maintenance Program – 60+ years, enrolled Red Lake Nation member, reside in the unit to be serviced (NOT RLHA unit).  Snow plowing, grass cutting, plastic windows, replacement of needed water heater, sump pump, pressure tanks and electrical problems, minor carpentry, grab bars, window and deck repairs.

PO Box 565, 15280 Fire Station Road, Red Lake, MN  56671

Housing Authority Programs     218-679-3368

Rental Programs:  Low rent program and NAHASDA, ARRA Rental and Marif Rental, Federal Tax Credit

Homeownership Programs:  Mutual Help, NAHASDA and Walking Shield, Federal Tax Credit, Modernization Assistance, Beltrami County outside of the reservation Rental  Assistance and Down Payment/Closing Cost Assistance.

Housing Finance Corporation Programs:  Mortgage Program and Rental Program

Indian and Free Prevention/Treatment Program     218-679-3321

PO Box 100, Red Lake, MN  56671

Counseling, individual, group, peer and family.  Intake, assessments, follow-up/aftercare, adult and youth outpatient, transportation, recreational activities, cultural programs and self-help programs and tutoring.

Northern Winds Primary Treatment Center (Gii-Waa-Din)     218-679-3387

PO Box 114, Red Lake, MN  56671

Residential primary inpatient treatment for alcohol and drugs with counseling: group, individual, family and spiritual.  Transportation, education and employment assistance, recreational and occupational therapy.  Eligibility requirements: 16+ years, male or female.  Court ordered or self-referral or as part of a continuing treatment.

Oshkiimaajitahdah     218-679-3350

15525 Mendota Ave, Redby, MN  56670, PO Box 416, Redby, MN  56670

Employment services, GED/ABE Education, Career Development, Financial Skills for families, Ganawenindiwag (Cultural Program) “Taking Care of Each Other”

Pregnant Women and Families Program     218-679-3331

PO Box 114, Red Lake, MN  56671

Individualized Treatment Plan and Counseling, Outpatient Group Counseling, Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Education, Aftercare Planning and Referrals, Rule 25 Assessments, Case Management, Spirituality and guidance upon request.

Red Lake Family an d Children’s Services     218-679-2122

Highway 1, Building 68, Red Lake, MN  56671

Family and children services work for the safety and wellbeing of children, and the preservation and strengthening of families within cultural traditions.

Red Lake Food Distribution Program     218-679-3720

PO Box 253, Redby, MN  56670

15860 Ogema Ave, Redby, MN  56670

Red Lake Nation Government Center      218-679-3720

15484 Migizi Dr, Red Lake, MN  56671

Teen Parent Program     218-679-3350

Help with MFIP eligibility, Case Management, Educational and Career Planning, Financial Management, Home Visiting, parenting skills, supportive services for transportation and employment, childcare to attend school.

Transportation:

Red Lake Medical Transportation:     218-679-3327

Ponemah Medical Transportation:     218-554-7347

Elderly Transportation Services:         218-554-7347

Red Lake Homeless Shelter (Mishkwaa-ga-mii-wii-zaaga’iganiing Gilwishiiwigamig)     218-679-3171

15855 Main Ave, Red Lake, MN  56671

Mail: PO Box 280, Red Lake, MN  56671

Red Lake Women’s Shelter (Equay Wiigamig)     218-679-3443

Crisis Line:     218-679-3737 (can call collect)  or 1-800-943-8997

24  hour advocacy, crisis intervention, O.F.P.’s, safety planning, Talking Circles, Cultural Teaching Circiles.

The Children’s Healing Center (Abinoojiyag Noojimoo-wigamig)

PO Box 583, Red Lake, MN  56671

Provision of behavioral and cognitive skills, problem solving skills, communication skills, court order compliance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are a tribal program that promotes the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals and community with funding, strategic partnerships, guidance, training and technical assistance. 

Oshkiimaajitahdah, which means “a new path” or “a new journey” in the Ojibwe language, is a tribal program of the Red Lake Nation that promotes the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals and community with funding, strategic partnerships, guidance, training and technical assistance.

Services offered at Oshkiimaajitahdah:

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Public Law 102-477 (477)
• Emergency Supportive Services (ESS)
• Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances (TERO)
• Oshkiimaajitahdah Institute of Technology (OIT)
• OIT Automotive Training Center
• Wiisiniiwigamig Cafe & Catering
• Red Lake Nation Child Development Center
• Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
• Child Care Development Fund (CCDF)
• Adult Basic Education (ABE) & General Education Development Program (GED)
• Career Development Services (CDS)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Community Action Program (CAP)
• Child Support Enforcement
• Red Lake Vocational Rehabilitation (RLVR)
• Grant Writing
• MNSURE Assisters, Agriculture
• Ganawenindiwag Cultural Program
• Fraud
• Red Lake Nation Radio Station

Locations:

OSHKIIMAAJITAHDAH

P.O. Box 416 Redby, MN 56670

Phone: (218) 679-3350

Toll Free: (888) 404-0686

Fax: (218) 679-4317

 

OSHKIIMAAJITAHDAH BEMIJIGAMAAG

520 4^th St. NW Bemidji, MN 56601

P.O. Box 1497  Bemidji, MN 56619

Phone: (218) 444-2883

Fax: (218) 444-7597

 

 

The White Earth Reservation Tribal DOVE (Down ON Violence Everyday) Program serves victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, Dating Violence, Elder Abuse, Trafficking and General Crime and provides services to Native and non-Native women, men and youth who live on or near the White Earth Reservation.

The Omiimii Wadiswan Equay Shelter provides temporary shelter to Native American and Non-Native female victim/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or trafficking.

The potential resident must be 18 years old or older and currently be in or leaving an abusive relationship, be a victim of sexual assault who fears for her safety, or be a victim of stalking or human trafficking.

Potential residents will be prioritized for shelter services based on their need for safety and level of danger/lethality risk. Priority will be given to Native American women living on or near the White Earth Reservation.

Minor male children, 16 years or younger will be permitted to reside in the shelter with their parent or guardian determined on a case by case basis.

 

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.

Vocational Rehab:

2515 Workforce Road, PO Box 7, Naytahwaush, MN 56566
Phone: (218) 935 5554, ext 3204

Fax: (218) 936 3213

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am – 4:30pm

Workforce:

Maadaadizi Workforce Center
3081 Workforce Rd, PO Box 69, Naytahwaush, MN 56566

(218) 936 2444

Fax: 218-935-0480

Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Employment Services Program,
  • 477 Program and SYEP Program,
  • Quest Dislocated Workers Program,
  • Growth Opportunities Program,
  • GED Readiness
• Direct Employment Assistance Program
• MFIP / DWP Employment Services
• TERO – Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance

White Earth Financial Services:

P.O. Box 100, Naytahwaush, MN 56566

Phone number: (218) 935 2359

Toll free: (844) 282 6580

Programs we offer:

• Apply for Benefits
• Minnesota Family Investment Planning (MFIP), Diversionary Work Program
• Diversionary Work Program
• Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Child Care Assistance Program
• Medicaid
• Minnesota Supplemental Aide
• General Assistance
• Supportive Housing
• MNSURE Navigation for assisting consumers with online applications for Minnesota Healthcare Programs.

Locations:

36500 County HWY 21 N, White Earth, MN 56591

2531 310th Avenue, Naytahwaush, MN 56566

107 Central Street, Bagley, MN 56621

801 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Food Distribution:

W.E. Food Distribution
8 – 4:30, Monday-Friday
Gloria Goodwin- (218) 935-2233

Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)
Ann Meyer- (218) 935-2233

Resource and Supportive Services:

Constituents Office

Naytahwaush Sports Complex P.O. Box 70
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Cass Lake Liaison Office
217 2nd St NE, Cass Lake MN 56633
Contact: 218-335-0035
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

White Earth Urban Office
1730 Clifton Place
Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55403
Contact: 612-813-1590 ext. 6650
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

White Earth Homeless Program
2515 Workforce Road
Mahnomen, MN 56557
218-935-5554
Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Energy Assistance Program
3303 US Hwy. 59
Waubun, MN 56589
Contact: 218-473-2711
Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Weatherization
3303 US Hwy. 59
Wuabun, MN 56589
218-473-4663
Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Child Support:

All families receive effective and culturally appropriate services and help parents to provide for their children with quality and fair child support orders.

White Earth Nation Child Support Payment Center
Box 387
White Earth, MN 56591

Services:

• Locate
• Paternity Establishment
• Enforcement
• Modification
• FAQs and Forms

Elder and Vulnerable Adult Program

White Earth Elder/Vulnerable Adult program provides the following services:

• Develop programs to be sustainable and fully maximizing resources to meet the needs of Elder’s and Vulnerable Adults
• Provide Services such as case management, referrals, and other services upon request.
• Coordinate and process Travel to and from medical appointments and other appointments the elders may have.
• Represent and help client with court proceedings.
• Collaborate with other programs to ensure clients’ needs are met in their homes.
• Ensure client is living in a safe environment.
• Assess client’s needs.