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Red Lake Nation Decolonizes Child and Family Services

Aug 31, 2023 06:12AM ● By Content Editor
Photo: Red Lake Family and Children’s Services hosted an event called July Extravaganza. The event brought families together by reclaiming connection through natural resources, culture, and community. The event featured a ceremony, lots of food, cultural teachings and activities. (photo by Kaili Berg) 

By KAILI BERG - Native News Online - August 28, 2023

Red Lake Nation is taking a unique approach to the delivery of child and family services. Ombimindwaa Gidanawemaaganinaadog, formerly known as Red Lake Family and Children’s Services, used their Ojibwe language to rename the division, which translates to “Uplifting All of Our Relatives.” 

This uplifting of the community was felt last month when the department hosted an event called July Extravaganza. The event brought families together by reclaiming connection through natural resources, culture, and community. The event featured a ceremony, lots of food, cultural teachings, games and activities, a sweat lodge, and more. 


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