Leech Lake Tribal Development

05/22/2013

Wow after the awful tornadoes in OK, and tornado season upon us, you will be happy to know the new Government Administration building has a concrete reinforced storm shelter in the basement.

03/27/2013

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Awarded $20,210 Blandin Grant

Leech Lake – The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe was awarded the Blandin Foundation Robust Broadband Network Feasiblity Fund Grant for FY 2013. The grant will be utilized to hire a communication company to provide telecommunication engineering and technical consulting services. Leech Lake is planning a wireless telecommunication infrastructure that provides the foundation for technology-based economic development that will include; tribally-owned telecommunication systems, electronic commerce, public safety, distance learning and tele-health.

The Leech Lake Reservation Business Committee has supported and set the priorities in the planning and development of this project. Management Information Systems and Tribal Development have contributed to the success of obtaining the Blandin Foundation grant.

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02/04/2013

TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Awarded $1,934,454 in 4 Grants

Leech Lake – The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe was awarded 3 grants under the Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) for FY 2012. The Tribal Police were awarded the COPS TRGP Hire in the amount of $376,755. The Tribal Police were also awarded the COPS TRGP Equipment in the amount of $681,352.

The Leech Lake Woman Services was awarded the OVW Violence Against Women Tribal Governments Program in the amount of $546,246. The Leech Lake Tribal Transit was awarded the Federal Transit Administration grant in the amount of $330,101 for FY 2012. These grants will continue the programs and services that benefit the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe community.

The Leech Lake RBC Tribal Council members have strongly advocated and set the priorities in the planning and development of these programs. The Leech Lake Divisions and Programs staffs have contributed to the success of obtaining these four (4) grants.

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07/27/2010

07/27/2010

2010 Northern Minnesota Reservation Economic Development Summit and Trade Show. Apply on-line for one of 12 scholarships left to attend this summit.

07/21/2010

Leech Lake Department of Public Safety and Health Division and the Student Initiative for Reservation Veterinary Services (SIRVS) hosted through the University of MinnesotaPet Spay/Neuter, Physical Exams and Registration Clinic, August 26-29, 2010, Cass Lake Middle School, 15314 Hwy. 371 NW. Open each day 8AM until full. All cats must be in carriers and dogs on leashes. No pit bulls, rottweilers, or Dobermans. Limit one pet per person. For additional information please call: Mark Sekulich; Leech Lake Animal Control Officer 335-8277; Tim Hugley; Environmental Health 335-4532.

06/23/2010

LLBO Tribal Development's Entrepreneur Training was awesome! We had 10 people attend! Watch for the next session!

06/22/2010

Don't forget--Tribal Development is hosting an Entreprenuerial Training class tonight at the Palace.

06/21/2010

S Lake Powwow

06/03/2010

Entrepreneuer Training, June 22, 5-7 p.m. Palace Casino Hotel, "Financial Statements for your loan application."

06/03/2010

Pet clinic June 17 and 18