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Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe History 
As told by Don Wedll, long-range planner for the Mille Lacs Band

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has a rich history, dating back thousands of years. Don Wedll, the Band’s long-range planner, has captured some of this history in a special series of columns dedicated to sharing the Ojibwe People’s past and how it plays an important role in shaping their present and future.


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A monument to loyalty and service
Assimilation
Land struggles
Lessons on Mille Lacs Band Government
The Dakota Conflict and its Reverberations in Mille Lacs
Ojibwe History – Why It Matters
The Nelson Act: Promises made, promises broken
Treaty Making
What makes a home? Early Indian settlements


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