Community

Turtle Mountain blast from the past
TMCC hosts old fashion Bush Dance 2023, keeping the tradition of the Turtle Mountain Michif people alive & well

The Day Has Come
New TM Food Distribution Facility slated to open this Wednesday, December 6, 2023

No Floor, No Play
Ojibwa Indian School gymnasium needing new gym floor after water break mishap

Turtle Island Water Park: A dream come true
Turtle Island Indoor Water Park welcomes first group of guests as part of a series of soft openings; grand opening just around the corner

Good Customer Service Is Key
Turtle Mountain Community Schools hosts Customer Service Workshop for its staff

Thanksgiving Tradition Lives On
Ojibwa Indian School plays annual Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl despite its gym needing construction renovations

A Day For The Veterans
TMBCI sponsors Veterans Day honoring at Sky Dancer Casino & Resort with meal, music & more

Year One of Giving Life
Greyson Initiative Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Organ Donor Awareness Event

Calling all Christmas Tree Lovers
Local VFW gearing up for holiday season with all-new community Christmas Tree Auction

Turkey Day Giveaway
Turtle Mountain Tribe sponsors annual turkey giveaway just in time for Thanksgiving

Legendary Figures Come Alive
Dr. Kelsey Peltier’s 4th grade class at Ojibwa Indian School presents Indigenous Living Wax Museum 2023


Buffalo Harvest 2023
TMBCI Sponsors Community Event that Passes on Spiritual & Practical Knowledge

Boston marathon of sites & sounds
TMCHS Student Council visits the city of Boston, attends National Student Leadership Diversity Convention at Northeastern University


Scary Excitement
TM Tribe hosts annual Haunted Hallways as hundreds of kids, parents make the trek through the terror of horror; Tribal Government goes above & beyond to make Halloween 2023 special for many little ones

Back On The Scene
TMCC AISES Chapter attends National Conference in Spokane, WA; students enjoy a trip of a lifetime

Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free
TMCHS welcomes visitors, friends from 5th Generation Healing Center as part of Red Ribbon Week 2023

Language Is Key, Culture Is Everything
TMCC hosts 7th Annual Language & Culture Conference at Jack Fiddler Auditorium

History In The Making
Turtle Mountain Community Schools holds official groundbreaking ceremony for new turf football/soccer field

Dunseith Food Pantry Coming Soon
Partnership between city of Dunseith, Rolette Co., TM Tribe & Great Plains Food Bank making new food pantry a reality

Leading Lady, Breaking Barriers
Turtle Mountain Child Welfare Director Daniell Breland named ‘2023 NASW-ND Social Worker of the Year’

Trailblazer in Business
James “Boston” Laducer recognized by U.S. Small Business Adminstration as an SBA Legacy Business

“Can I Just Get A Beer?”
Duane Hendrickson, Belcourt, wins biggest jackpot in Sky Dancer Casino & Resort history

Superintendent’s Desk: What’s Happening Around Campus
Considerations in a Decision for School Cancellation, Early Release, Late Start or Remote Learning

Every Child Matters — Always Have, Always Will
TM Community Innovation, Research & Development programs hosts “Every Child Matters” Remembrance Walk

Fall Fun at Sky Chief Park
TMBCI Natural Resource Parks & Recreation hosts Fall Family Festival for tribal community

Keeping It Clean: TMCHS Honors Its Janitors
TMCHS Student Council hosts luncheon for high school janitorial staff on National Custodian Appreciation Day 2023

Tough as Nails
TM Tribal Transportation staff takes part in National Transportation in Indian Country Conference in Anchorage, Alaska

“Belcourt Braves, are the best!”
Turtle Mountain Community Schools celebrate Braves Homecoming week 2023 in grand fashion

TMCHS announces 2023-24 Student Council
New representatives say they’re looking forward to progress & prosperity for the new school year

A Culinary Experience Like No Other
TMCHS Advanced Culinary Arts class visits Fire's Edge Steakhouse for tour & lunch

Substance Behind the Awareness
TMBCI Unanimously Adopts New Missing & Murdered Law at Monthly Open Public Meeting

Business 101
TM Entrepreneurial Center invited local entrepreneurs to its 3rd Annual Small Business Conference

Little Shell Powwow Press Release
Little Shell Memorial Pow Wow internal investigation statement from TMBCI Tribal Government

Kenny Azure: In A Class Of His Own
TM Public Utilities Director Kenny Azure named 2023 Tribal Water/Wastewater Operator of the Year

A New Way To Shop
BiiNi, Inc. offers an array of tribally-branded items of clothing & more

Training Day(s)
TM Housing Authority hosts Housing Maintenance & Occupancy Training at Sky Dancer Casino & Resort

IMPACT-ing Its Security
Indigenous Mutual Partnership to Advance Cybersecurity Technology (IMPACT) Conference happening this Tuesday at TMCC

Dr. Shane Martin named Acting Superintendent of Belcourt School District
Dr. Martin, Turtle Mountain Community School’s Athletic/Activities Director, will tackle both positions for time being

Belcourt School Superintendent Resigns
Dr. Michelle Thomas-Langan hands in resignation to Belcourt School Board; Dr. Shane Martin stepping in as Acting Superintendent

TMBCI represented at UTTC Tribal Leaders Summit
An array of meetings, presentation held throughout the week leading up to annual UTTC Pow-wow


A “Cool” New School
St. John Public School introduced its brand new, state-of-the-art high school addition to students & staff

Labor Day’s Grand Tradition
TM Chippewa Pembina Labor Day Pow-wow has huge turnout & great success

Mashkiki Music: A BIG HIT
Local musician Ross Zaste helping young, aspiring musicians/song writers make it to that next level

Progress in Real-time
TMBCI Continues Paving Progress that Includes Completion of Longtime Houle School Rd Project

A Growing Tradition In Indian Country
TM Indian Horse Relay sees big turnout at Chippewa Downs... Winners cross the finish line on Sunday, Aug. 27

Beautifully Perfect
Native artist Hillary Kempenich puts Native touch on beautiful mural at TM Head Start in Belcourt

Out With A Bang!
Ja Rule & Lil’ Kim close out Sky Dancer Casino & Resort’s summer concert series 2023 By Raegan DeCoteau TM Times Freelance Reporter TURTLE MOUNTAIN —…...