White earth band of chippewa indians is a federally recognized tribe located in northwestern minnesota and spans the minnesota counties of mahnomen, becker, and clearwater

The White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized tribe in Minnesota, received a $1,400,000 Project Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance's Tribal Justice Assistance Program (CFDA 16.596). The funding will support the renovation and expansion of a tribal building to establish a 24/7 detox facility serving the reservation and surrounding communities. The 6,350 square foot center will provide substance use disorder withdrawal management services to ease withdrawal symptoms and increase long-term recovery outcomes for residents. This grant award, with an effective date of October 1, 2023 and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2028, aims to strengthen the tribe's justice system and enhance public safety through culturally appropriate approaches to substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation.

With this funding, white earth will use grant funds to renovate a tribal building to become a detox facility for reservation residents and surrounding communities. The renovated and expanded building will provide a 6350 square foot 24/7 detox center locally. The facility will provide substance use disorder withdrawal management services. Detox/withdrawal management will ensure withdrawal symptoms will be eased, and individuals long-term recovery outcomes will be increased.