Health & Human Services - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Health & Human Services - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Health & Human Services - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
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Wisdom Steps<br />
This program encourages Elders to become more aware <strong>of</strong> and responsible for their health by<br />
advocating for proper nutrition, regular exercise, and health screenings. This program is<br />
available in all districts.<br />
Marlene Poukka, Community <strong>Health</strong> Educator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-4163, ext. 7812<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .marlene.poukka@millelacsband.com<br />
Freedom Porter, Director <strong>of</strong> Community Support <strong>Services</strong> . . . . . . .320-532-4163, ext. 7539<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .freedom.porter@millelacsband.com<br />
Mary Jo Jennings, Board Member/<strong>Mille</strong> <strong>Lacs</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-5944<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mjennings@grcainos.com<br />
Renee Bruneau, Activities Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7853<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .renee.bruneau@millelacsband.com<br />
<strong>Mille</strong> <strong>Lacs</strong> <strong>Band</strong> Title VI Indian Elder Nutrition Program<br />
This program provides home-delivered noon meals to Elders. Group dining is also <strong>of</strong>fered in<br />
the community centers in all three districts.<br />
Denise Sargent, Elder <strong>Services</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7494<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .denise.sargent@millelacsband.com<br />
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)<br />
The <strong>Band</strong> is a service provider <strong>of</strong> the Food Distribution Program as an alternative to food<br />
stamps for American Indian households. The program provides food packages rather than<br />
coupons or cards and serves eligible <strong>Band</strong> members located in <strong>Mille</strong> <strong>Lacs</strong>, Crow Wing, Pine,<br />
Aitkin, Kanabec, and Sherburne counties (exluding households located in larger cities over<br />
10,000 population).<br />
Richard John, E/EAPCoordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-4163, ext. 2552<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(c) 320-630-2684<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .richard.john@millelacsband.com<br />
Coleen Lueck, Program Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7510<br />
Kevin Pawlitcheck, Warehouse Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7510<br />
Randy Sam, Warehouse Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7510<br />
24-hour fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-3725<br />
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