39th Annual State of the Band Celebration Invitation for Band Members

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Mille Lacs Band statutes require that on the second Tuesday of each January, the Band Assembly will call a special joint assembly for the purpose of a State of the Band address.

The 39th Annual State of The Band will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. in person at Grand Casino Mille Lacs Events and Convention Center.

Following the Ceremonial Drum, Grand Entry posting of the flags by Am Vets Post 53, the invocation by Lee Staples, Obizaan, and the singing of the National Anthem by Breya Sawyer, the Honorable Sheldon Boyd, Enimwewidang, Speaker of Assembly will convene the third Session 20th Assembly.

Guests will hear speeches by Speaker Boyd and the Honorable Sylvia Wise, District III Appellate Justice. The Honorable Melanie Benjamin, Mandaamin, Chief Executive will deliver the annual State of the Band Address.

Little Otter will close out the event with an honor song and as always, lunch will be served.

Band members will also have the opportunity to view prerecorded video statements from each of the Executive Branch commissioners.

For Band members who cannot attend in person, you will be able to view the live-stream on line at https://us06web. zoom.us/j/84721918352