Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
5 Grants from 2009 - 2024
Grants received
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (LLBO) and the White Earth Nation (WEN) will collaborate to improve Indigenous education in Minnesota by seizing the opportunity to meaningfully implement Indigenous Education for All legislation, which mandates that schools use Tribally endorsed curriculum. This model will set a new standard for community ownership and Tribal self-determination in education, addressing longstanding disparities and supporting Tribal leaders to educate their people and to tell their own stories.
In recognition of the Memorandum of Understanding between Cass County and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (Local Government Innovation Award winner – Native Nations Category)
To address food insecurity and improve health and well-being by revitalizing knowledge of traditional food practices
Support for the Governance Analysis for Native Nations session
Support a three-day Anishinabe Nation Building conference hosted at Leech Lake and organized by the Northern Minnesota Tribal Economic Development Commission, consisting of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians and White Earth Band of Ojibwe