Red lake of band chippewa indians proposes to focus red lake nation's tribal courts expansion on incorporating tribal elders, traditional healers, and other culturally appropriate resources to promote…

The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians was awarded a $400,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Tribal Youth Program (CFDA 16.731) to expand culturally appropriate services in the Red Lake Nation's tribal courts. Specifically, the tribe will incorporate tribal elders, traditional healers, and other culturally relevant resources to promote participant healing and reintegration into the tribal community. This is intended to help tribal youth become law-abiding citizens grounded in their culture and ready to positively contribute to the community. The goals are to provide Red Lake families with strategies to strengthen self-sufficiency, restore a sense of health and well-being, and increase participation in cultural and restorative practices. The period of performance for this award is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2027.

Red lake of band chippewa indians proposes to focus red lake nation's tribal courts expansion on incorporating tribal elders, traditional healers, and other culturally appropriate resources to promote participants' healing and reintegration into the tribal community. Red lake desires to heal their community by working to develop services that are culturally appropriate with the desired result of healing first. This will help their youth become law abiding citizens grounded in culture and ready to serve and contribute positively to the community. The need for a juvenile healing to wellness court increased over the last four years due to the opioid crisis as well. The goals and objectives will provide red lake families with resources and strategies to strengthen self-sufficiency and will increase a restored sense of health and well-being, as well as the shared experience of participating in culture and restorative practices.