Leech lake reservation series#

government signed a series of treaties with Indian nations in the 1700s and 1800s. To obtain Indian people’s rich land and natural resources, the U.S. Deer Creek in Itasca County is also part of the Bois Forte Reservation although no Band members live there. It is home to Fortune Bay Resort Casino, the Bois Forte Heritage Center, the Vermilion Family Wellness Center and the Vermilion Community Center and Health/Dental Clinics. The Vermilion Reservation is located near the city of Tower on Lake Vermilion in St. It is home to the majority of Bois Forte Band members and the Band’s Tribal Government Offices.

The largest section is at Nett Lake in St. The Bois Forte Reservation is located in northeastern Minnesota. Meeting minutes available on their website here.Member, Leonard “Alan” Roy White Earth Reservation Secretary/Treasurer

Member, Michael Fairbanks White Earth Reservation Chairman Member, Arthur LaRose Leech Lake Reservation Secretary/Treasurer Fond du Lac Reservation Secretary/Treasurer Member, Beth Drost Grand Portage Reservation Chairwoman Boyd Mille Lacs Reservation Secretary/Treasurer Member, Melanie Benjamin Mille Lacs Reservation Chief Executive Morrison Bois Forte Reservation Secretary/Treasurer Secretary, April McCormick Grand Portage Reservation Secretary/Treasurer President, Catherine Chavers Bois Forte Chairwoman The Chairperson and Secretary/Treasurer of each of the Reservations comprise the Tribal Executive Committee (TEC), which is the single governing body of the MCT. The MCT is comprised of the six Reservations.

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