MILLE LACS BAND MCT DELEGATES 2025

By Michele Palomaki

As the delegates wrap up their Zoom meetings on “A Preliminary Analysis of the Organization known as the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe,” they remain focused on education and engagement with fellow Band members. They are pleased to announce plans to visit all ALUs, community centers, and other public spaces to continue this vital work. If you have location suggestions, please send those to mlbdelegates401b@gmail.com.

The documents they have reviewed to date are as follows, listed chronologically: Nelson Act of 1989, Wheeler-Howard Bill, Indian Reorganization Act, Solicitors Opinion IRA Interpre tation regarding Devisee Questions, MCT Original Constitution, Mille Lacs Band Charter, MCT Revised Constitution, Article II of the Original and Revised MCT Constitution — Enrollments, HAAS Report, Federal Register, United Staes Laws under 25 USC.

Due to low attendance during the Zoom campaign, we will revisit each of these sessions as needed. The voice of the community is essential to this effort and for further decision making in the future.

You can also find more information on the Mille Lacs Band Delegates Facebook page. Simply like the page and information on upcoming meetings, education, and even links to videos will be available.

Finally, stop in at the Mille Lacs Band Delegates table, which will be set up at State of the Band on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Miigwech.