The Value Behind the National Leadership Development Conference
The crowd at the National Leadership Development Conference (NLDC), 2022. What does Servant Leadership mean to you? I ask this in an intentionally subjective way because I’ve found that the definition of Servant Leadership is just that, and really, to an extent, that’s the point (more on this later). Servant Leadership is the basis for […]
Mille Lacs Polar Plunge 2023
Tracy Sam (Grand Casino Mille Lacs GM) and Mike Engel (MLCV’s VP of Hospitality) at the 2023 Mille Lacs Polar Plunge “Once you’re in, you’re in for life” – Mike Engel, MLCV’s Vice President of Hospitality Innovation and MLCV Polar Plunge Leader. MLCV, in union with its Grand Casino subsidiary, has been hosting the Polar […]
Random Acts of Kindness Week: Workplace and Beyond
Image courtesy of iStock by Getty Images Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 13 – 19, 2023. It marks a weeklong occasion to actively look for ways to spread kindness worldwide and connect people. It all started with a phrase by Journalist Anne Herbert in 1982, “practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty,” […]
A Drop of Giving
MLCV Polar Plunge 2015 “Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present” – Albert Camus. MLCV demonstrates generosity through giving — though it isn’t merely about the present. The rich ancestry of the past fuels the inspiration to serve today, in hopes of cultivating an even brighter future in its honor. MLCV’s […]
The Return of Fall Fest
Fall Feast 2022 On Thursday, November 17, 2022, MLCV returned to one of its most cherished traditions, the community Fall Feast. The occasion welcomes the Mille Lacs Band Community to gather for an MLCV presentation, games, prizes, and dinner. The Fall Feast serves many functions. For some, it’s a chance to see loved ones after what […]
The Story of Indigenous Art at MLCV
Gashkibidaaganan (Bandolier Bags) Art is a never-ending story, a word far too complex to define. Often, the meaning falls within three categories: representation, expression, and form. Each speaks to creative activity, typically awakening a sense of joy or purpose. Art’s origin isn’t any less intricate, though history suggests it has been around for thousands of […]
Ways to Celebrate Native American Heritage Awareness Month
Traditional Native American Pow Wow celebration — Photo by Bill Jones, Freelance Photographer Did you know there are 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States? Native American heritage is all around, and their influence runs deep. For instance, Native American crop cultivation led to 60 percent of the food supply globally today. And English words, […]
Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures Celebrates Solar Array with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
MLCV Solar Array Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Onamia, Minn. – Temperatures are rising, along with the demand and cost of resources – including energy. This is precisely why it was the perfect time for Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV) to officially commission its solar array in Hinckley, Minnesota. THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT The ribbon cutting ceremony […]
The Inaugural Mille Lacs Tribal Economy Summit
Joe Nayquonabe Speaking at the Inaugural Mille Lacs Tribal Economy Summit On Monday, May 23 more than 100 of the region’s major economic development stakeholders gathered at Grand Casino Mille Lacs for the inaugural Mille Lacs Tribal Economy Summit to share dialogue on our local economy and award and award economic change makers. Attendees […]
Grand Casino Hinckley creates Pop-Up Shop for Indigenous Artists
Grand Casinos Indigenous Art Showcase Grand Casino Hinckley will hold a Pop-Up Shop for Indigenous Artists on Thursday, November 25 – Sunday, November 28, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday, December 2 – Sunday, December 5, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the main Grand Casino Hinckley Hotel lobby. This […]