MLCV’s Jaycob Robinson on MPR News: How Tribal Businesses and Sustainable Partnerships Strengthen the Region
Jaycob Robinson, MLCV’s Vice President of Business and Economic Development Economic development is most powerful when it is shared. Every investment we make, every new business we build, and every strategy we pursue is based on our belief that our success is linked to the well-being of our community and the region around us. Our […]
The Ventura Project Topping-Off: A Milestone for Urban Native Housing
Ventura Project Construction Something evolutionary is happening here. Since May 2024, underutilized land in South Minneapolis has been turned over to soon house a cultural and residential space for community members — the Ventura Project. This is a first for MLCV. If you’re familiar, you likely know of our hand in workforce housing projects, striving […]
Highlights from MLCV’s 2024 Elder Events: Celebrating Community Connection
Elder Event March 2024 MLCV’s Bi-wiidoopamishinaang (Elder Event) brings Mille Lacs Band Elders and MLCV Leaders together under one roof. Each Elder Event begins with a Traditional Ojibwe prayer, which greets the morning presentation unique to each occasion with insightful education related to MLCV’s mission and current initiatives. Afterward, MLCV volunteers host bingo games with […]
A Gift to Future Generations: 2024 Philanthropy Focus
Jaeden King, Chris Nayquonabe, Onamia High School Since 1997, MLCV’s Donations Committee has been telling a story of preservation and growth, partnering with Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley to support nonprofit organizations through financial contributions. The Committee holds monthly meetings to evaluate requests in alignment with the established Donation Guidelines. Funding decisions […]