Name the New District I Community Center

Contest entry deadline is February 10, 2023

Announcing the contest to name the new District I Community Center.

“With our beautiful new community center now open in District I, it is high time that we call it something besides ‘The New Community Center,'" said Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin at the 2023 State of the Band Address, explaining that under Band Statutes the Chief Executive is the legal custodian of all Band property. “I am happy to announce a contest for naming the new community center, open to District I Band members of all ages.”

The contest deadline is February 10, 2023.

The contest winner who submits the winning name will be the recipient of a Miigwech gift helping to name the new building and announced in the March 2023 newspaper.

Note: Several Band Members submitted ideas at the State of the Band Address and at a community meeting, but many people did not include their names or contact information. Please follow the guidelines listed here and resubmit your idea with your contact information so we can notify you if your idea is selected.

The purpose of the contest is to generate as many unique names as possible for the selection committee to choose from.

Contest Requirements and Guidelines:

All entries must be emailed to: nora.benjamin@millelacsband.com by Friday, February 10, 2023.

The contest is open to all District I Band Members currently living in District I.

There is no age restriction.

Each District I Band member may submit up to three suggested names.

Contact information (address, email address or phone number for calling or texting) must be included for each person who enters the contest so we can notify you if your entry is the winner.

The winning name will reflect the specialness of this place where our ancestors chose to make their home that has cultural value and meaning. Please do not suggest a person’s name for the building, whether living or passed away.