Programs - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Educational Classes /Arts & CraftsVarious classes are offered throughout the year. Please call the Urban Office for more details.Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Social WorkersThe Urban Office has two ICWA Social Workers who offer case management and other social servicesto Band families that have children in the foster care system.TransportationTransportation is provided to major Mille Lacs Band events.Special EventsThe Urban Office holds events including an end-of-the-school-year celebration and community picnic,which celebrates the work of students and their families.Community Monthly MeetingsHeld on the last Thursday of every month, these meetings give urban Band members the opportunityto gather and get updates on issues that affect them, and on programs and services being offered inthe urban area and on the reservation.Elders’ Outings/Trips/MeetingsRegular meetings and outings for recreation and entertainment are offered to Band Elders.Urban UpdateThe Urban Update, which is a monthly supplement to the Band’s Inaajimowin newspaper, informsurban Band members about issues and activities that are relevant to them.HUMAN RESOURCESPersonnel PoliciesBand employees can contact the department with any questions on the Band government’s drug,alcohol or other personnel policies.Gilda Graikowski, Director of Human Resources ...................................320/532-7488Fringe Benefits and Workers’ CompensationBand employees can contact the department with any questions about their health, dental andlife insurance plans; disability coverage; the 401(k) plan; and workers’ compensation.Tina Merrill, Benefits Coordinator ..............................................320/532-7477Job OpeningsThe department is responsible for posting current job openings with the Band’s governmentand doing employment verifications and background or driver license checks.Danielle Smith, Employment Specialist ..........................................320/532-7460Rochelle Blake, Human Resources Generalist .....................................320/532-47427