Community Engagement Session - Arrowhead Regional Development Commission
2026-04-06 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Grand Portage Event Center
The Arrowhead Regional Development Commission is convening engagement sessions to inform the development of the 2027–2031 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
This five-year plan helps guide regional investment priorities and coordination. Your participation will help identify shared priorities, surface systemic barriers, and clarify where regional alignment can strengthen local outcomes.
We hope you will lend your leadership perspective to this important conversation.
This meeting is open to the public. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
GRAND PORTAGE BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA
APRIL 6 • 2:00–4:00 PM
GRAND PORTAGE CASINO EVENT CENTER
70 CASINO DRIVE, GRAND PORTAGE

Primary Election
2026-03-31 08:00 - 20:00 | Mulitple Locations
See full details on the Governance page of our website: https://www.grandportageband.com/government

Youth trip to UMD Powwow
2026-03-28 | Mulitple Locations
Youth Trip to the Pow Wow!
4th Annual Pow Wow – University of Minnesota Duluth
Ages: 10-20
Date: March 28
Grand Entry: 1:00 PM
Location: Ward Wells Field House-UMD
Feast: 5:00 PM
Departure & Return

Leaving: Grand Portage Community
Center at 9:00 AM
Returning: 12:00 AM (midnight)

Join us for a day of culture, dance, drums, and community!
Any questions, call Robert James; 218-264-9909

Yoga at Head Start
2026-03-25 18:00, 2026-03-11 18:00 | Head Start
Join yoga instructor Carly Puch at 6PM at Head Start on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

Regular RTC Meeting
2026-03-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Log Community Building
In person or by Zoom. Contact the rtcexecutiveassistant@grandportage.com for the Zoom link!

Stew Cook-Off & Meat Bingo
2026-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Grand Portage Community Center
5 pm: Stew Sampling
**$5.00 Meal Deal**
**Stew Samples, Cornbread, Dessert, Beverage**
6 pm: Meat Bingo
Bucket Raffles
50/50 Draws
Vo t e f o r y o u r f a v o r i t e ! !

Spring into Sugarbush
2026-03-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Log Community Building
SPRING INTO SUGARBUSH
Join us in learning all about maple syrup, making maple sugar, and more!
A potluck of breakfast for dinner will be served (we will provide pancakes), feel free to bring a dish to share.
Sponsored by the Grand Portage Food Sovereignty Committee (CACHE), Tribal SHIP, GP Tobacco, and GP Nutrition

Brain Train Event
2026-03-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Grand Portage Event Center
Grand Portage Brain Train Event
Open house style to visit stations.
Speakers and Q&A over lunch 12-1 pm
Attend this educational workshop with interactive activities at each station to learn about: healthy aging, brain health, caregiving and local resources, and opportunities to participate in current and future research projects.
FREE lunch provided! Prizes given for participation!
WHO: Community members of all ages interested in learning more about brain health, healthy aging, and dementia
CONTACT
Dr. Melissa Blind:
Phone: 2 1 8 – 7 2 6 – 7 1 3 7
Email: mblind@d.umn.edu
Collette Pederson:
Phone: 218-387-4410
Email: pedersoc@d.umn.edu

Community Dinner and Cook County School Board Work Session
2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Grand Portage Event Center
Please join us for a FREE dinner and ISD 166 school board work session with DSGW and ICS!
Everyone is invited to attend and participate
5:00 pm – Dinner: Chicken/roast beef, potato, green beans, and dessert buffet
5:30 – Discussion about facility updates & updates on Ojibwe language program
7:00 pm (approx.) – Adjourn
Share your ideas and feedback regarding facility updates and programming at Cook County Schools!!
**Presented in partnership with Grand Portage LIEC Parent Committee and Education Department**

ISD 166 Parent/Teacher Conferences
2026-03-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Grand Portage Community Center
Cook County ISD 166 Parent Teacher Conferences in Grand Portage
Location: Grand Portage Community Center
Date and Time: Monday March 9, 3-5 pm
Come check in with your student’s teachers to see how the school year is going.
Refreshments, coffee and snacks will be provided.

Legal Assistance with Public Defender's Office
2026-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Grand Portage Human Services
Biindigen! Welcome.
Sixth Judicial District Public Defender’s Office
Have your legal questions answered
Connect with your Public Defender
Get assistance quashing warrants
Let us connect you with other
available services
Questions?
Call:218-733-1027
Email: daniel.lew@pubdef.state.mn.us

Dental Day
2026-03-09 | Grand Portage Health Services
Please call us for an appointment: (218) 475-2235
*Dental Exams* * Treatment Plans* *X-Rays* *Recommendations*

Legal Assistance Clinic
2026-01-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Log Community Building
The Sixth Judicial District Public Defender’s Office will be at the Log Community Building on October 7, November 4, December 16, and January 13 @ 10:00am – 2:00pm.

Have your legal questions answered
Get help with an Expungement
Get assistance quashing warrants
Talk to your Public Defender

Questions? Call :218-733-1027 or daniel.lew@pubdef.state.mn.us

Community Dinner
2025-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Grand Portage Event Center
Join us for dinner on Thursday December 11, 2025
Event Center. Food will be served from 5pm to 7pm. We will have giveaway items and prize drawings. This dinner is for everyone in the community of Grand Portage to come have dinner with family and friends.
Any questions, contact Brittany Anderson 218-475-2453. Sponsored by Grand Portage Human Services.

Dental Health Day
2025-12-08 | Grand Portage Health Services
Dental Health Day! Services available include exams, x-rays, treatment plans, and recommendations. Call Health Services for an appointment at (218) 475-2235.

Holiday Craft Fair
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Grand Portage Event Center
HANDMADE CRAFTS | HOLIDAY DECOR | GIFTS | JEWELRY | BEADWORK | & MUCH MORE |
Lodge & Casino Event Center
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH | 10AM-3PM
For more info: Agatha Armstrong – 475 2802 or agathaa@grandportage.com

Elder's Pasty Sale
2025-11-22 09:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Grand Portage ENP
Call Carol @ 218-475-0110 to order!
We now have a Venmo option for payment.

Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Outreach Clinics
2025-11-18 | Mulitple Locations
RTC 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
ENP 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Lodge Lobby 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
These screenings are a part of preventing chronic diseases and maintaining overall health.

Fall Feast
2025-10-15 17:30 | Log Community Building
Come celebrate the fall harvest season with a community feast of locally grown vegetables, fish, and meat!

Flu Shot Clinics
2025-10-09 | Mulitple Locations
RTC CONFERENCE ROOM: 9 A.M. – 10 A.M.
ENP: 10:15 A.M. – 11:15 A.M.
GP LODGE ROOM 232: 2 P.M – 4 P.M.
PLEASE CALL GRAND PORTAGE HEALTH SERVICES AT (218) 475-2235 WITH ANY QUESTIONS

Sobriety Feast
2025-10-08 17:30 | Grand Portage Event Center
Join us to celebrate recovery in our community!

Elder's Gathering
2025-10-06 17:00 | Grand Portage ENP
5:00PM at the ENP. Light Supper provided

Elder's Fall Rez Ride
2025-10-04 09:00 | Grand Portage ENP
Meet at the ENP at 9:00AM. Lunch is provided!

Oshki Ogimaag School Board Meeting
2025-09-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Oshki Ogimaag Community School
Meeting Schedule: Regular Board Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month unless otherwise specified
Time: All meetings begin at 4:30pm, unless otherwise specified.
Place: Oshki Ogimaag Community School Conference Room, unless otherwise
specified.

Monthly Elder's Gathering
2025-09-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Grand Portage ENP
Gichi-ayayaag Maawanji’idiwag
Elders Gathering
(Formerly known as Elder Advisory Committee)
Gichi-ayayaag Maawanji’idiwag is comprised of area residents 50 years and older.
We are a social organization that raises money and plans activities for the elders in Grand Portage and Hovland. Trips we have taken include Washington, DC, Black Hills and Madeline Island. We have a committee working on ideas for our next trip and would love to have you participate! Each year we host a Christmas Banquet, Fall Color ride and lunch, berry picking in Canada and other fun activities. Come and see what we are about!!
Our meetings are the 1st Monday of every month at the ENP starting at 5 pm.
A light supper is always served.
For information call Agatha @ 218-475-2802
