CAMILLE GAGE
BULLETIN! Council approves Site! 4 PM Sept. 26th
11 MN tribal nations Leaders, Gov. Mark Dayton, and Mayor Frey met; tribal leadership offered 2109 Cedar Av So., 1.25 acres, owned by Red Lake Nation (was Ambles), for a  Navigation Center. All 11 tribal nations supported that site. Frey said: “Thank you tribal leadership, particularly Red Lake Nation. Today”'s Council vote reaffirms that site is culturally appropriate and equipped to provide for the safety and health of people at the Franklin/Hiawatha Encampment. The City will prepare the site and work with the native community for a smooth transition while protecting everyone’s health and safety.” HN Cty, nonprofit partners and community will develop and implement the services at the Navigation Center with support from the City. The Encampment will remain until Center opens this Fall. City and coalition partners recommended a new transitional housing program for Native Americans experiencing chronic homelessness.