Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Cass Lake, MN

Funding Area

Focus Area Stewardship

Description

This project will support the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in pursuing USFS partnerships by deepening their understanding of funding pathways and how they align with Ojibwe land values. This effort supports projects that intentionally protect, restore, and care for the forested homelands of Leech Lake.

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Cass Lake, MN

Funding Area

Program Stewarding Native Lands

Description

General Operating Support for the Division of Resource Management

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Cass Lake, MN

Community Partners

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Minnesota (Bois Forte Band; Fond du Lac Band; Grand Portage Band; Leech Lake Band; Mille Lacs Band; White Earth Band)

Funding Area

Program Emergency Response Fund

Description

COVID-19 Response

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Cass Lake, MN

Community Partners

Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Minnesota (Bois Forte Band; Fond du Lac Band; Grand Portage Band; Leech Lake Band; Mille Lacs Band; White Earth Band)

Funding Area

Program Emergency Response Fund

Description

COVID-19 Response

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Cass Lake, MN

Funding Area

Program Emergency Response Fund

Description

COVID-19 Response

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Cass Lake, MN

Community Partners

Other

Funding Area

Program Native Agriculture and Food Systems Investments

Description

The ultimate purpose of the Naajimijime Project is to 1) create healthy food choices for Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig students and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe tribal members, that focuses on creating more traditional meals with locally grown, highly nutritious food items, and 2) promote community involvement that will focus and connect Leech Lake tribal youth, adults, and elders through activity that concentrates on retaining, honoring, and preserving knowledge regarding food, seeds and agricultural traditions.