SUMMARY: The mission of Lower Sioux Law Enforcement Department (“Department”) is to “protect life & property and preserve the peace through proactive initiatives and methods that best serve the community.” Better known as the Lower Sioux Police (“LSP”), the LSP applies a community policing strategy to achieve this mission. The principles of community policing call […]
Community News
Lower Sioux Indian Community Appoints Public Safety Director to Lead Police Department
Summary: The Lower Sioux Community Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Vince Merrick, Sr. to lead the Lower Sioux Indian Community Police Department. Merrick has over 30 years’ experience in Tribal law enforcement, including 5 years as Chief of the Lower Sioux Police Department. “We have no greater responsibility than providing a safe […]
Ban on Burning – Until Further Notice
No Burn Permits will be allowed during the LSIC’s State of Emergency. Any Current Permits are suspended until further notice. PLEASE NOTE: People can have the following types of fires: a) warming and food preparations fires b) Ceremonial Fires, c) Campfires, d) or fires contained in an approved fire pit. Reminder: The Lower Sioux Shelter […]
April 6 – Community Update
Redwood County Public Health (Southwest Health & Human Services) was notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of a person from Redwood County that tested positive for COVID-19. This person is following all recommendations set by MDH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Tribal, state and local public health agencies work […]
COVID-19 General Assistance
The Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota, a sovereign and federally recognized Indian tribe (“Community”), operates a General Welfare Program for its Qualified Members. The Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014, Section 139E (the “Act”) provides that gross income does not include the value of any Indian general welfare benefit if […]
LSIC Shelter in Place Order & Curfew Effective March 27, 2020
Resolution 20-70 Shelter in place order in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Temporary Suspension of Individual Per Capita Payments
Resolution 20-66 – Temporary Suspension of Individual Per Capita Payments
Honoring Canasa for Healthy Generations Policy
Good afternoon, on November 7th, 2019 the Lower Sioux Community Council approved Honoring Canasa for Healthy Generations Policy, which comes from the Health and Human Services Advisory Committee’s work of establishing a healthy and sustainable community. Effective immediately: Harmful, non-ceremonial use of commercial tobacco use of any kind, including electronic cigarettes or devices shall be […]
Intergenerational Incubator Bidding Questions & Answers
BIDDING QUESTIONS & ANSWERS The specifications list a precast preconstruction testing mock-up – is there a testing mock-up identified on the drawings? A mock-up will not be required. Please review other submittal requirements. Where is the testing facility we will be shipping our mock-up to? A mock-up will not be required. Please review other submittal […]
First Nations is in search of a Native Artist-Designed Holiday Card
Greetings NAI Partners: I’m reaching out to you to request your assistance in helping First Nations identify and select a Native artist-designed print to be used on First Nations’ 2019 annual holiday card (paper and digital format). First Nations is able to compensate the selected artist $1,000 for use of their artwork on our holiday […]