Community

Recognizing Successful Alumni
Belcourt School District’s “Where Are They Now” project receiving positive feedback online & in person

A Tribal College Phenomenon
Students from TM College attend 2025 AIHEC Student Conference in Rapid City, SD

Dragons Take Flight
Dunseith Esports Teams Headed to State Tournament after Remarkable Season

The Return Of Icon
TM Icon contestants take the stage for the first time in 6 years

Turtle Mountain College Receives Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Turtle Mountain College Receives Reaffirmation of Accreditation

Family Week Fun & Honors
Community Members, Professionals & Sports Teams Honored During Annual T.M. Family Week

A More Flexible Approach
TMBC Tribal Council Passes Compulsory School Attendance Age Amendment

More Food For Families
TM Department of Agriculture feeds 1,000 households with latest food distribution event

A Dedication To Past, Cherished Icons
New season of Turtle Mountain Icon Resumes tonight at Sky Dancer Event Center

Round & Round for the Spirit of Turtle Mountain
LaRocque family organizes first annual Mickinock Wajew Waawiye Shimoowin Round Dance at Derrick Dixon Event Center

A Life-Changing, Educational Experience Like No Other
Belcourt’s Anna Ross visits Ghana (West Africa) as part of NDSU’s Rural Leadership North Dakota program

Great Minds of the Future
MSU Hosts 2025 North Dakota Native American State Science & Engineering Fair

Celebrating TMBCI Wetlands
Turtle Mountain Tribal EPA Holds Day of Discussion on Local Wetland Resources

Welcome home, Leonard… Welcome home
Turtle Mountain Tribe, Native Nations welcome Leonard Peltier back to his homeland after nearly 50 years in prison

Be Legendary… At Darts
Legendary Dart Bar opens for business on Main Street in Rolla

A Dunseith Staple Lives On
T&M Stop Shop opens under new ownership & business is still booming

Turtle Mountain Icon Is Back!
Turtle Mountain’s favorite singing competition kicks off on March 3, 2025 at Sky Dancer Event Center

What’s Happening
Representative Jayme Davis’ Releases Latest Legislative Update

BDYWC Construction Update For February 2025
Facility just a few, short months away from completion

Another Step In The Right Direction
TMBCI Tribal Chairman, Grand Forks City Council move forward on casino development

Providing Valuable Transportation
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Tribal Governance provides new 2024 minibus for St. John Public School District #3

Opening the New Year
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Hold the First Open Public Meeting of 2025

Turtle Mountain Opens Year-Round Equestrian Facility
Raymond Keplin Equine Center offering services, memberships for area horseman with several amenities

Chairman responds to freeze on DEI programs
Tribal Chairman Jamie Azure releases detailed response to federal funding pause before President Trump rescinded executive order

Step One Complete
Grand Forks City Council gives initial approval to Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa casino & resort proposal

Impactful Attendance Initiatives Go A Long Way Towards Success
Ojibwa Indian School looking to improve student attendance with new, key strategies

Leonard Peltier’s Coming Home
President Biden grants Peltier clemency, orders to serve remainder of life sentence in home confinement

A Fundraiser We Can All Support
Rolette County VFW Post #4516 set to host fundraiser event to support area cancer patients

Dancing the Night Away
Bush Dance Hosted by Dr. Carol Davis & Isadore Gourneau Held at Turtle Mountain College

TMPUC Provides Clarification
T.M. Public Utilities Commission Releases Lead & Copper with the BIA & BIE Testing Update

TMBC Awarded Internet Funds
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Receives $2.7 Million Award for Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

Good Attendance Equals Good Grades
TMCS administration, staff hopes to improve student attendance in 2025 with new initiative

Getting The Band Back Together
TMCHS Alumni Band plays for Braves basketball teams over holiday break in a moment’s notice

A Legend In Education, A Legend In Life
Family & friends say final farewells to the late, Dr. Jim Davis, with services at TM College

A Night To Remember
TMCHS brings its annual Winter Formal to Sky Dancer Event Center

An Official Statement
Tribal government releases statement regarding officer-involved shooting

Dancing Into The New Year
TM College hosts annual New Year’s Eve Sobriety Pow-wow

Everyone’s Journey Is Special
Turtle Mountain author Gabriella Lilley gets very first book published, titled “Eleanor the Eagle’s Brave Journey”

Monette Awarded Prestigious Status
Tribal Member, Professor Richard Monette, Awarded Prestigious Emeritus Status by University of Wisconsin Law School

Giving & Caring
TM ARPA program giving back this holiday season

Public Utilities responds to lead, copper concerns in water
Director releases public statement of reassurance via social media

Braves Special Olympics Crowned State Champions
Turtle Mountain Community High School Special Olympics basketball team wins 2024 State Title in Minot

Christmastime Is Here
TM Tribe hosts annual Tree Lighting ceremony & Downtown Christmas event as tribal members enjoy this festive time of year

An Experience of a Lifetime
Turtle Mountain Cheer Team performs at Pearl Harbor Parade in Waikiki, Hawaii

Struggle & Perseverance Leads To Success
Lainey Marie Keplin overcomes past struggles to come out on top in a true success story; Her mother Richelle shares her story of perseverance & strength

No Bad Days
Former D1 football star Hunter Pinke inspires Turtle Mountain youth with strong message of strength & perseverance

The Season Of Giving… When Kindness Shines Bright
Young Lane Trottier & friend Gunnar Tandeski shovel snow for elders at TM Retirement Home in Belcourt

Teaming Up To Help Others
TM Department of Agriculture holds first-ever food distribution event with additional help from the Braves

Just A Kid & His Cubes
Jeremiah Jenkins quickly becoming a Rubik’s Cube “speed-cuber” at the bright, young age of 13

Come And Get It!
TM Agricultural Department gearing up for first-ever food distribution event thanks to $3.5 million award