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Once a member of the first class of students to graduate from the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College campus in Cloquet, Roxanne DeLille went on to u niversity in Duluth and later committed five years to the tribal college at the request of its founding president, the late Jack Briggs. "Twenty-five years later, closer to 30, I'm still here," DeLille said. As dean of indigenous and academic affairs, DeLille described herself as a big-picture person who likes to dream big. For that, she was...
The newest president of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College already knows the college from the inside out, working in numerous positions since she was hired as a part-time counselor nearly 30 years ago. Anita Hanson is the fifth president of the college, and the second woman to lead the college, a partnership between tribe and state. Hanson replaces FDLTCC's first woman president, Stephanie Hammitt, who passed away unexpectedly in November after leading the college officially since 2018....
There was a time when a person could hear a church service in Finnish in Cloquet, live in the "Finntown" neighborhood and join one of several cooperatives started here by Finnish immigrants. Many descendents of those immigrants still live here. Some are easily identified by their blue eyes and blond hair, or their names - Riihiluoma, Juntunen, Ikola and Soukkala, among others - while others may be identified by their speech patterns or habits, such as taking a sauna (pronounced SOW-na if you're...
The elementary education program at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College will host its first Ed Fest on June 26. With a theme of “Bringing Indigenous Teachings into the Classroom,” the Ed Fest will include presentations and workshops for educators throughout the day and a free community feast in the evening. The keynote speaker, James Vukelich, will talk about the Seven Grandfather Teaching. Teacher of the Year Sarah Lancaster will also speak. For more information about Ed Fest 2023, visit https://link.fdltcc.edu/EdFest2023. Educators wil...
The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities named Anita Hanson to serve as president of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College on June 21, effective immediately. Hanson has served as interim president since her predecessor, Stephanie Hammitt, passed away in November. "Anita navigated the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College community through an immensely difficult time with empathy and grace," said Devinder Malhotra, chancellor of Minnesota State. "Anita's...
Minnesota State has named two finalists in the search for the next president of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. The candidates are Anita Hanson and Kimberly Spoor. Anita Hanson has served the college since 1994, beginning her career as a faculty counselor and disability services coordinator from 1994 to 2008. She currently serves the college as acting president, a position she has held since November. Previously, she served the college as vice president of student services and enrollment management during the fall of 2022; dean of...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College celebrated this year's graduates at a commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 11, with 74 of this year's 131 graduates walking the stage. Dr. Arne Vainio provided the commencement address, and student speakers included Valerie Zhaawendaagozikwe and Gracee Petersen. During her welcoming remarks in the Lester Jack Bridges Cultural Center, FDLTCC acting president Anita Hanson honored the former president, the late Stephanie Hammitt. "Yesterday and this...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is hosting its annual Earth Week Celebration April 17-20. It will feature presenters, games, prizes and food. The week opens on Monday with a feast and presentations on the role of tribal agencies and the community on climate adaptation plans to help protect the land. Tuesday activities will focus on sustainability practices. The annual research symposium will take place Wednesday. Things wrap up Thursday with a maple sap boil and maple cotton candy, along with tips on seed starting and playing...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College will host its first Woodlands Art Expo this weekend, March 24-26. The fun event will include woodland artists and demonstrations, workshops and seminars, plus traditional games. The three-day event is free and open to the community. "The Woodlands Art Expo is designed to bring contemporary and traditional woodland artists together in a teaching and learning environment where students of every age can appreciate and participate in the various art forms as...
Starting this fall, the multimedia production program at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College will award a $2,500 scholarship to five students each semester, made possible by the college’s new partnership with NBCU Academy. To receive a scholarship, a student must be registered as a full-time student. Preference will be given to students with a high current GPA. The deadline to apply is Aug. 1 at link.fdltcc.edu/NBCU-Scholarship. NBCU is a journalism and content creation training program that builds a pipeline from classrooms to the n...
Until her sudden passing in November, Stephanie Hammitt had made herself into an indispensable figure at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. At the time of her death from cancer on Nov. 14 at age 60, the president of the college was prioritizing enrollment, student success and an updated strategic plan. But she led in other ways, too — ways which make her absence more profound. Hammitt fostered connection with an open-door policy. Each day and every week, many people would pop in to t...
There are several activities going on at FDLTCC this month: Language symposium The fourth annual Ojibwe Language Symposium will be held this weekend, Feb 3-5, at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. The free symposium is a family-oriented, collaborative community event where language holders and learners can come together. As in past years, the event will offer two strands of language learning: an emergent level for beginning speakers, and an immersive level for practitioners and fluent speakers. For more information and registration,...
The Food for Thought tasting event returned to the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College last week after a Covid hiatus. More than 200 people enjoyed samples of signature food and beverages from a dozen local vendors and raised more than $22,000 for FDLTCC student scholarships. The crowd voted to award the Golden Spoon to Route 61 out of Moose Lake for their ribs and tasty deconstructed cheesecake. The Silver Spoon award went to Room at the Table catering for their fantastic assortment of...
An e-book project coordinated by Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College was recently awarded the 2022 Minnesota Author Project award in the Communities Create category. To celebrate the win, the college is inviting the community to a reception and reading starting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7. The e-book, “Bringing Joy: A Local Literary Welcome” is an anthology of writing and art inspired by the work of former United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo (Muscogee) and created by local writers and artists. Harjo made a virtual visit to the Northland in 202...
Food for Thought, a food and beverage tasting event featuring local vendors, is returning with a live event after a Covid-19 hiatus. Hosted by the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Foundation, the 10th annual Food for Thought returns 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 in the commons area of the college. The fundraising evening features beverage and food tasting benefiting student scholarships, a news release said. Area businesses offer food specialties for guests to sample. Approximately 15 local vendors have volunteered to provide samples...
Cloquet native's 2020 book with wolves is chosen There was an ease about Thomas Peacock as he made a presentation and later sat down to talk about his work as an author of revered books about the Native experience. He was at the Jan. 6 Dream Catcher Winter Gathering for educators from the region, talking about the use of "story" in teaching and learning about Native ways. It was the first such live gathering at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet since the pandemic hit. Peacock...
'Tis the season for making, at least at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. While school was not in session, the Thirteen Moons Extension Program, Ashi-Niswi Giizisoog, and the Environmental Institute at FDLTCC hosted several fun events for community members. Attendees learned how to make handmade tortillas and tamales, along with birch bark drum ornaments during events over the last month. Next up for the extension program is the 2023 Gichi Manidoo Giizis Traditional PowWow Jan. 13-14 at...
The beloved Holiday Celebration sponsored by the Human Services Club at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College returned after a two-year hiatus earlier this month, complete with face painting, food, games, drawings and lots of fun with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Every child in attendance received a gift from Santa. Close to 450 people attended the celebration in the FDLTCC commons area, festooned with lights, trees and lots of cheer by the Human Services Club. "I just want to thank everyone who...
The English department at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is accepting submissions of high-quality creative work for the 11th edition of the Thunderbird Review. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 15. Based at FDLTCC, the Thunderbird Review is an inclusive journal that looks for work that speaks to the human condition and fulfills the college’s goal to create a union of cultures. Submissions will be accepted from current residents of, or individuals with a strong connection to, the Twin Ports area and the surrounding counties and t...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College lost one of its strongest supporters Monday, when its president, Stephanie Hammitt, died of cancer. Hammitt, 60, spent much of her career at the Cloquet college before officially becoming the first female president in January 2020. At that time, more than one person - including Minnesota Commissioner of Higher Education Dennis Olson and former FDLTCC president Larry Anderson - declared Hammitt the "perfect" person to lead the nation's only combined...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College lost one of its strongest supporters Monday, when FDLTCC president Stephanie Hammitt died of cancer. Hammitt, age 60, spent much of her career at the Cloquet college before officially becoming the first female president in January 2020. At that time, more than one person - including Minnesota Commissioner of Higher Education Dennis Olson and former FDLTCC president Larry Anderson - declared Hammitt the "perfect" person to lead the nation's only combined...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College will soon be offering a four-year degree targeting those in pursuit of a career in elementary education. Announced this month, the move makes it the first two-year college in Minnesota approved to offer a bachelor's degree. Classes will officially begin for the first round of future educators in January. The new program is also the first in the state accredited by education boards to incorporate Indigenous cultural values and learning approaches into the...
There was plenty of fun again at the Oct. 22 5K Pumpkin Run and Walk on the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College campus last week. Nearly 200 participants were treated to wonderful fall weather for the oldest Halloween-themed race in northern Minnesota. Race participants celebrated the theme of the Pumpkin Run by wearing creative costumes or orange and black clothing. Competition was tight for the coveted Best Costume awards, with the winners covering a range of characters including a pair...
CARLTON COUNTY SHERIFF Kelly Lake (Incumbent) Briefly summarize your personal background and qualifications. (limit 50 words) Lifelong resident of Carlton County, graduate Cloquet schools and FDLTCC/ Hibbing Law Enforcement. Married to Rick; children ages 24, 22, 15, 13. Live in rural Barnum; raise beef cattle and have horses. Worked for the Sheriff's Office for 33 years as Corrections Officer, Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, and as your Sheriff since 2005. Past president of MN Sheriff's Association....
When can a person dress up for Halloween with hundreds of other people of all ages to run a 5-kilometer race through Cloquet? During the annual Pumpkin Run and Walk, that’s when. Hosted and organized by Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, this year’s event is set to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The 5K (3.1-mile) race will begin and end on campus. The event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The entry fee is $20 ($12 for students) for registration by Oct. 14....
