Laura Lee Erickson
As your District III Representative, Laura is voted in by and specifically serves the communities of White Earth, Pine Point, Elbow Lake, Callaway, and Ogema. Please stay tuned for further updates from your District III Representative!
September 2026 District 3 Report
As August wraps up, we feel the shift of season and routine. With students preparing to return to school, we extend our best wishes to all our youth for
a successful and safe school year. The long summer days are shortening. Wild rice season is in full swing.
8-3 The Boys & Girls Club of White Earth and tribal leaders celebrated a milestone as they broke ground on the new facility in Callaway, scheduled to
open in mid 2027. Staff, youth and community members gathered. The Callaway Boys & Girls Club youth and staff took part in the ceremony. After years without a dedicated gathering place, the ground-breaking represents the return of a community space that will support learning, culture and growth. This
building will provide new opportunities for our children, our families, jobs.
8-6 It was a beautiful evening at the Pine Point Community Picnic! Miigwech to everyone who came out and helped make it a great night. The youth enjoyed playing lacrosse, staff grilled hamburgers and brats, blessing of the powwow grounds and a bean bag tournament. It was wonderful seeing our community come together.
8-8 It was beautiful powwow weekend in Pine Point. Everyone missed Mike Swan and his presence was felt throughout the weekend. Miigwech to the
Pine Point Community Council and to everyone who worked so hard to make this powwow such a huge success! To the dancers, singers, vendors, volunteers,
cooks, and everyone who came out to support—miigwech. Proud of Pine Point and grateful for everyone who continues to keep our community strong.
8-11 Each year the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and White Earth Nation staff and leaders convene for an annual coordination meeting to comprehensively review infrastructure projects within and adjacent to the Reservation. Over the years, these strategic consultations have served as a vital cornerstone for fostering mutual trust, stream-lining communication and strengthening the collaborative relationship between both governments.
8-12 Tribal leaders welcomed Minnesota Senator Foung Hawj to the reservation for a visit focused on environmental priorities and ongoing stewardship efforts. During the visit, leaders and the Senator discussed key issues affecting the land and waters, emphasizing the importance of long-term protection for future generations. The day included time fishing on Little Elbow Lake followed by a tour
of the reservation. The visit underscored a shared commitment to safeguarding natural resources and strengthening partnerships that support the wellbeing
of the Nation.
8-20 It was a beautiful evening at the Elbow Lake Community Picnic. It was great to see everyone come together to enjoy the evening. Miigwech to all the programs that set up informational tables and drawings, and to everyone who helped make the picnic a success.
8-26 White Earth held its inauguration ceremony for newly elected Secretary/Treasurer Jacob McArthur, District 2 Representative Alrick “Son’
Accobee and returning incumbent District 1 Representative Henry Fox. Each of us brings different experiences, ideas and perspectives but we share the same responsibility to serve our people, protect our sovereignty and work for the future of our communities. I look forward to what we can accomplish together for our people and our Nation.
8-28 RBC monthly meeting
Miigwech
Contact information:
Laura Lee Erickson
laura.erickson@whiteearth-nsn.gov
Office: 218-935-6238
Cell: 218-401-1153
Facebook: VOTE LAURA LEE
Assistant for District 3
Tiffany Swiers
Office: 218-935-6235
Cell: 218-997-9124
tiffany.swiers@whiteearth-nsn.gov