Community members are cordially invited to attend the White Earth Nation Inauguration on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at noon the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minn. The doors open at 11 a.m.
Chairman Michael Fairbanks and District III Representative Laura Lee Erickson will be sworn in to office during this event.
Chairman Fairbanks defeated Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts 1,155 to 909 in the White Earth General Election held June 11. Fairbanks was elected Chairman during a Special Election in 2019 and was re-elected in 2020.
District III Representative Laura Lee Erickson defeated incumbent Cheryl “Annie” Jackson, 595-441.
Both the Chairman and District III Representative positions are four-year terms.
If you cannot attend in person the event will be live streamed on the White Earth Nation YouTube channel at www.whiteearth.com. Just click on the red button located at the top right corner of the main page.
After the event, attendees are welcome to stay for a community meal.