MLCV Honors Native American Heritage Month
Powwow Dancer November is a time to celebrate and honor the rich history and extraordinary contributions of Native Americans, and our veterans. Learn how you can participate in the celebrations, and learn more about the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe culture — as well as the impact of all Native American. A Legacy of Courage […]
Chief’s Day: Arthur (Art) Gahbow’s Legacy on MLCV’s Founding Story
Chief Executive Art Gahbow Mural It is February 19, 2024. Today, MLCV and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe take pride in our history of cultural preservation, resiliency, and good leadership. It is Chief’s Day. A day we celebrate Native leaders who have led entire communities through adversity and into success. On this Chief’s Day, […]
Q&A: Iskigamizigan Powwow (Mille Lacs) Dancer
Jingle dancers at the 2023 Iskigamizigan powwow — Photo by Evan Bungum, MLCV’s Multimedia Producer It’s a cherished season we eagerly await. Last weekend, MLCV and our community celebrated the 57th annual Iskigamizigan powwow (Mille Lacs powwow). Each year, our Associates attend as volunteers to support the event’s efforts while embracing time outside of the office, […]
Celebrating Art Gahbow
Chief Executive Art Gahbow Mural If you could go back in time and meet any leader, who would it be? This is a question I ask nearly all my interviewees. Arthur Gahbow was a multi-talented, unprecedented leader. Born on April 26, 1935, Art began his Mille Lacs Band trailblazing mission in 1972 as Chairman and Chief […]
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,” […]
Creating a Brave Space
Photo courtesy of Disabled And Here 52% of all MLCV Associates identify as female. This stat may carry little weight on its own. However, identifying numbers like these keeps MLCV’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in full swing. The organization’s DEI focus areas include increasing cultural competency, an inclusive workforce, and diverse suppliers — building […]
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, […]
The MLCV Elder Event: A Community Tradition
MLCV Elder Event guests — Photo by Evan Bungum, MLCV’s Digital Media Specialist “The elders are the history and mirror of the living past. Study them to brighten your life and future.”― Ehsan Sehgal Our community is graced by the presence of generations past. In the teachings of Ojibwe, Elders exude a pearl of wisdom that is […]