2010 Nett Lake Wild Rice Update

Lake closed today, Friday, Sept. 3.

Weather permitting, the Lake will be open Saturday, September 4 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Push poles.

Rice Permits can be purchased Monday- Friday at the Vermilion Center and Accounting office in the Nett Lake School.  Permits can be purchased outside the Nett Lake Store on weekends during ricing. You will be required to have in possession an enrollment identification such as Bois Forte ID or 1854 ID.

 Permit prices:    Adults - $5.00    Elders -  $1.00   Students- $1.00 

This season, the RTC will buy 20,000 lbs. of green rice at $3.00/lb.  The DNR will be purchasing the green rice at the lake shore landings (Girls landing and Strong’s landing). 

The DNR will update everyone on what exact day they will start buying green rice.  This will be set at the next Conservation Rice meeting.  The rice doesn’t appear to be as plentiful as last years harvest. We have had a lot of rain and a couple of storms with strong wind early in the season. We will keep this Web Page posted with ricing updates.   

Special RTC Meeting, 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Fortune Bay Resort Casino in the Pine/Cedar room.

The reservation Tribal Council meets at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Nett Lake and again at 9 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at Fortune Bay. Requests for items to be placed on the agenda are due at the RTC Office before close of business three days prior to the next meeting. Visit the RTC webpage (top right) for more information.

Next Community Meeting will be in International Falls on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 5:00 p.m. at the AmericInn.

2010 Hunting dates set

The Conservation Committee has determined the 2010 hunting season dates.

Click here for the full list.

Community Meeting in International Falls rescheduled

The August Community Meeting in International Falls has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 8.

The September Bois Forte News will be mailed mid-month.

This issue is delayed in order to include coverage of the new building and the urban office picnic.

Looking for Work?

The Bois Forte Development Corporation has several new job openings. Some of the positions are part-time; others are management positions. Click here for information on new positions. Band members are encouraged to apply.

Land Use Application Permit is available by clicking here.

Notice of Intent to Seek Reguatory Authority

The Bois Forte Reservation is providing an opportunity for public comment on its intention to seek federal program authorization. For more information or to submit comments concerning this intent, click here.

Propane fuel prices set

New prices have been negotiated with Ferrellgas for propane fuel. Call Ferrellgas at 1-800-450-5701 and mention if you are an enrolled Bois Forte Band member or employee of the Tribal Government or the Bois Forte Development Corporation. Band members and employees are entitled to receive the negotiated price. If you have other questions, contact Rae Edstrom 218-757-3261 ext 402.

GeWaden Dunkley Medical Fund

GeWaden Dunkley, son of Kelly and Michael, was seriously injured in a car accident on April 21. Friends and family have established a medical fund to help GeWaden and his family.

Contributions can be sent to:

American Bank

4539 US Hwy 53

Orr, MN 55771-8322

The family has created a page for GeWaden on the Caring Bridge website. To read more about GeWaden's recovery and to leave a message of support, visit gewadendunkley

Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Vermilion and on the grounds of Fortune Bay Resort, Casino & Golf Course. We are dedicated to telling the Bois Forte Ojibwe story-as our name-Atisokanigamig or LEGEND HOUSE tells.