Little Earth Residents Association

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

The opioid crisis continues to affect families and communities, even as overdose deaths have declined. Recovery is possible. One person at a time. One day at a time.

Treatment works. Find info at the link in comments.

08/21/2026

MCH Conference Scholarships are open!

Thanks to the Lived Experience Advocacy Network (LEAN) for leading this important effort and helping ensure that people with lived experience of homelessness have equitable access to attend and participate in this year’s MCH Conference. If you or someone you know would benefit from a scholarship, we encourage you to apply before 9/1 to be considered: https://bit.ly/4xS0xaH

Questions about the scholarship process? Reach out to LEAN at [email protected].

We hope to see you in Duluth on Sept 23-24!

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Celebrate the end of summer and kick off the new school year with us!

Enjoy a day of family fun, Indigenous culture, music, cultural performances, arts & crafts, and delicious local food. Shop handmade art, beadwork, jewelry, clothing, and more from talented local Indigenous artists.

Tour our campus, learn about our FREE educational programs Takoda Prep, Takoda GED, and Takoda Institute and enroll on-site.

Plus, don't miss our FREE Community Giveaways!

🎒 FREE Backpacks (while supplies last)
🥕 FREE Seasonal Vegetables ( while supplies last)
🍭 FREE Cotton Candy
🍿 FREE Pop Corn
🎨 FREE Tie-Dye Activity
Bring your own T-shirt or use one provided by us (while supplies last)!

Bring the whole family and celebrate community, culture, and education with us!

08/21/2026

📚 School Year Enrollment is OPEN! 🎉

Join BGC for another year of fun, culture, learning, and connection! Programming begins September 8th for youth ages 5–18.

✨ FREE programming
🚌 Transportation available as needed
🍎 Meals & snacks
🪶 Cultural activities, recreation & more!

Enroll today at MAICNET.ORG or pick up an application at the MAIC front desk.💙

08/21/2026

Submit your presentation and share the amazing work you’ve been doing at NICWA’s 45th annual Protecting Our Children Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 4–7, 2027. Presenters are the heart and soul of this annual event, and we can't wait to learn about your best practices, cutting-edge programs, and creative advocacy for Native children and families.

Submit here: https://www.nicwa.org/conference/call-for-presentations/

Questions? We’re hosting an informational webinar on September 17, at 10:00 a.m. (PT). Register today at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6k4fpr3iS1Glccbo9FHjBQ.

08/21/2026

Starting in 2027, most Medicaid enrollees will face new work requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, and new cost-sharing charges under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Some states have already begun implementing these changes ahead of the national deadline. Indians, Urban Indians, California Indians, and individuals otherwise determined eligible for the Indian Health Service are exempt.

NCUIH's new resource, Medicaid is Changing, breaks down exactly what the exemption protects, including no work requirement, a retained 12-month renewal cycle, and no new cost sharing at Indian health care providers (this cost-sharing protection does not extend to care received elsewhere). It also outlines what HHS and CMS need to do to ensure states apply the exemption correctly.

Read the full resource: https://buff.ly/OB44iKV

08/21/2026

Minnesota’s child support program serves more than 189,000 children.

If you receive or pay child support, support a family that does, or want Minnesota’s child support system to work well for families, we want to hear from you.

Minnesota is reviewing the guidelines used to help determine child support amounts. Your experience and perspective can help ensure they are fair, consistent, and responsive to families’ needs.

Share your input by Sept. 15: https://minnesotadcyf.us.engagementhq.com/child-support-guidelines-review/surveys/guidelines_feedback