Community

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Tribal Chairman Jamie Azure releases detailed response to federal funding pause before President Trump rescinded executive order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

A Trip Around The World
St. John School shares multiple cultural experiences as students learn about other countries’ cultures

Inauguration Celebration
Turtle Mountain Tribal Government & Judicial System takes oath of office at 2024 Tribal Inauguration

A Season of Giving
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway

Bring Home What They’ve Learned
TMCHS student leaders attend national leadership conference in Orlando, Florida

The Best of Indigenous Fashion
TMCHS hosts Indigenous Fashion Show as students & adults showed off local designs

Sharing & Caring
Sky Dancer, TM Tribe honor local veterans with celebration meal at Sky Dancer Event Center on Veterans Day 2024

Growing The Game
Turtle Mountain Community School’s administration sees reconstruction of softball complex as a way to grow the game locally

Native Vote Goes To Work
Jayme Davis, Richard Marcellais, Collette Brown elected in District 9 state races

Tribal Council Remains Intact
Voters elected all 9 incumbents in convincing fashion

Putting On His Culinary Hat
Nathan “Puma” Davis promotes American Indian College Fund’s upcoming fundraiser ‘Twin City EATSS,’ appearing on Minneapolis’ WCCO & CBS News Minnesota

General Election Results Official:
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Announce Official Tribal General Election Results

Unofficial Results in for TMBC General Election
Absentee & Challenge Votes Still to be Counted as Unofficial Results Released

Strengthening Indigenous Research
TM College receives $1.9 million to establish Research Opportunity Center

Paving The Rez
Tribal Transportation Department nears completion of multiple road paving projects within the 6x12

Spooky, Scary Fun
TM Tribe hosts Haunted Hallway, while Natural Resource Parks & Rec welcomed hundreds to its Haunted Trail at Sky Chief Park; Sky Dancer hosts Trunk or Treat event

A Community Award To The Core
Chairman Jamie Azure, TM Recovery Center receives Zezula Award at 8th annual Recovery Reinvented event

Ensuring Rights Through Regulation
TMBCI Discusses Future Amendments to Fish & Game Codes at Monthly OPM