Shakopee tribe awards $1M grant to Ojibwe band

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2003

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community of Minnesota awarded a $1 million grant to the Leech Lake Ojibwe Band to help fight poverty.

The funds will be used by the Leech Lake Band to purchase vehicles for a heritage program. A scholarship program at the the Leech Lake Tribal College will also benefit.

The Shakopee tribe, using gaming and non-gaming revenues, has donated more than $23.5 million in grants to tribes and non-profits.

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Shakopee Mdewakanton give Leech Lake $1 million grant (AP 6/5)

Relevant Links:
Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community - http://www.ccsmdc.org