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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
By: Cassie Schroer
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe By: Cassie Schroer Location History - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe By: Cassie Schroer Location History - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe By: Cassie Schroer Location History Moved to this area during the mid-to-late 1700s 1864 Treaty: Expanded the land to the area of the three lakes Area is usually swampy due to the headwaters of the
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History
Moved to this area during the mid-to-late 1700s 1864 Treaty: Expanded the land to the area of the three lakes Area is usually swampy due to the headwaters of the Mississippi River About 40 wild rice producing lakes Largest natural wild rice production
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Population/Land
As of September 2014: 9,500 members 864,158 Original Acres
Nearly 300,000 Acres are Lakes Most of the area is lakes or other bodies of water
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Flag
Pine Trees: Object viewed everyday on the land Eagle: Strength and Perseverance of its members Diploma and Cap: Education Tobacco and Peace Pipe: Respect to their traditions Yellow Triangle: Prosper under the rule of law and through education
Remaining in harmony with nature
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Government
Tribal Chair (currently a female) Secretary/Treasurer (currently a male) District 1 Representative (currently a female) District 2 Representative (currently a male) District 3 Representative (currently a male)
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"To Establish a fair and effective justice system incorporating research-based practices and Ojibwe culture and values; to protect the rights of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe people; to preserve natural and Band resources; and to promote peace, health and public safety within the Leech Lake Reservation."
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Court System
Chief Judge Associate Judge Clerk of the Court
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Education/Jobs
In this area they take their education very seriously
Scholarships for higher education are available
There are many job openings on the reservation
You can apply online and read about any openings
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