RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

Insights into American Indian Culture and Prevention/Awareness & Events Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians

Connie Lee Berg Miigizi equay Member, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Director, Red Lake Vocational Rehabilitation Services Member, Red Lake Epidemiology Work Group Former Treasurer Red Lake Homeless Shelter Former Chair Red Lake Transitional Housing Board Certified Occupancy Specialist Department of H.U.D. Graduate as a Walking Shield Scholar Harvard Business Management Program and currently enrolled in the Harvard Leadership Development Program Several Councils and Committees as appointed by Gov. A. Carlson, Gov. J. Ventura, Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Gov. Mark Dayton

Miigizi

Miigizi

Native Pride We have to be proud of who we are (that s universal) Self Respect allows for a positive outlook as an individual negativity harbors chaos/drama/violence Love of Family Understanding our environment (extremely traditional concept historically, a survival necessity) Community Involvement Tribal Respect/Better our World Transference of that love to our Children Children are Gifts of the Great Spirit

Our YOUTH

Cultural competence Understanding how values, beliefs, attitudes and traditions influence our behavior Not many people are well versed in cultural comparison nor can identify the differences because they have only lived on one side of the spectrum The cultural shock interacting between both worlds is literally shocking

Cultural competence Protections needed to strengthen the bond that holds our Native families together MAINTAINING OUR TRADITIONS EDUCATION AND AWARENESS

Maintaining our Traditions

Healing Journey

Kinomaage (key no mah gay) Kinomaage the most common Ojibway translation for the English term education Literally the Earth, it shows us the way Mother Earth is the original and primary teacher and classroom Helen Roy 2003 Anishinabe Language Teacher

Ojibwemowin

EDUCATION our teachings Holistic form of education/holistic in nature Addresses the growth and development of a person as a spiritual being from cradle to grave Children were completely immersed in a family learning environment to learn a way of life that was well suited to the pressures of their environment Taught in the Native language (story telling format) Family or Dodem (clan centered), essential for survival and spiritually based

ESSENTIAL FOR SURVIVAL This is where PREVENTION fits COMMON SENSE RULES APPLY WATER SPORTS GUN SAFETY HOME SAFETY BURN INJURY PREVENTION AWARENESS OF SUICIDE PREVENTION/INTENTIONAL SELF HARM RECREATIONAL VEHICLES/MOTOR VEHICLES

AWARENESS knowing the dangers knowing what to do to prevent it knowing what to do if it occurs Repeating the message Burn Injury personal experience

WATER SPORTS Proper gear Proper precautions Fishing for Kids promote use of Life Jackets Explain the dangers yet appreciate the sport

GUN SAFETY Traditional Camp (held during Fall Season) A deer hunt Initially designed to provide alternative activities (instead of alcohol and/or drugs)

Recreational Vehicles Brain Injury Alliance of Minnesota has helped us educate on the importance of wearing proper gear; including helmets Repeat cautions esp. No Speeding Don t drink and drive NEVER INVOLVE DRINKING WITH RECREATIONAL DRIVING

A Gift from B.I.A.

HOME SAFETY (RLRHA) Home Heating (furnace and chimney cleaning) Home Cooking fire extinguisher use Child proof your home Hot Water Temperature Settings Exit Plans in the event of a house fire (escape) Housing Authority Homebuyers (mandated attendance)

Burn Injury Prevention Hot water temperature settings Caution around heated elements Don t underestimate the term explosive (gasoline/pressure in certain products of an aerosol can/ammunition treat these items as if they are deadly because they can be) Be ever cautious of space heating devices Use extension cords with appropriate caution

understanding the critical need for education on suicide prevention (intentional self harm) Annual Suicide Prevention Walk Annual Ride for Suicide Prevention (Motor Cyclists from the region participate)

Bikers ride for awareness

Bikers ride for awareness

Annual Health Fair Very well promoted Hundreds of community members attend Several Agencies conduct Tribal Outreach Educational handouts are distributed

Safety Camp Red Lake Reservation Housing Authority Red Lake Fire Department Eden Prairie Fire Chief and Head of Security for the Vikings Co Founder of RL Safety Camp Presentations Interactive demonstrations Celebrity visits Minnesota Vikings (including their Mascot) visit Red Lake s Safety Camp

MN Vikings

MN Vikings

R.L.F.D.

Safety Camp Electrical safety Stranger Danger Dogs and wild animals Fire Extinguisher Use The Smoke Lady (cigarette cessation) L.E.S./D.A.R.E. Officer McClain Say No G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Prevention) Gun Safety Geoffrey Pierre Smokey the Bear

Safety Camp

Safety Camp

MN BIA Tribal Outreach Brain Injury Alliance Featured presentations to all Law Enforcement personnel Featured presentations to all Family and Children Services Good working relationship has been established with RLVR

Safety in Operating Motor Vehicles Recreational Vehicles Power tools Machinery Heavy Equipment I am sure the list can go on and on and on..

NATURAL OCCURENCES Weather connected dangers: Lightening (fire/shock) Raining (hydro planing) Flooding (underestimating the depth) Low/sub zero/freezing temperatures High temperatures High winds

Signs posted Speed limit signs Prevention Art Awareness Art Other Signs