Reservation Area: 61,000 acres Tribal Land: 3,937 acres Allotted: 107.35 acres Tribal Enrollment: 2,864 (1995) Communities: Vineland (tribal
headquarters), Lake Lena, Isle, East
Lake, Minnewawa and Sandy Lake. Number of Residents: 1,408 (1995)
BRIEF HISTORY/BACKGROUND
Tribal ancestors became established in the area around Lake Mille Lacs in the mid-1700s. The reservation was established in 1855. There are three distinct areas of the reservation which are located in Aitkin, Pine, Crow Wing, and Mille Lacs counties. The Band is a part of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.
Governance
Type of Government: Representative government through a four-member elected legislative body and an elected chief executive. There are also legislative and judicial branches of the government.
Election Process: Council members are elected by enrolled tribal members. Those not living on the reservation may vote by absentee ballot.
Employment (1995)
Labor Force: 591
Unemployment: 8%
Economic Development
Tribal Businesses: Woodlands National Bank, Onamia Bakery, Gas Station and Convenience Store, Restaurant, Convention Center, Casinos, Hotels, and the Mille Lacs Indian Museum
School Attendance
Nay Ah Shing Enrollment (1997-1998):
Elementary (K-6): 275
Junior High (7-8): 66
High School (9-12): 106
Public Schools (1997-1998):
Onamia: 152
Hinckley: 40
Milaca: 71
Health Care (1994)
Number of Clinics: 1
Number of Doctors: .8 (FTE)
Casinos
Number: 2 - Grand Casino Mille
Lacs, Garrison and Grand Casino
Hinckley, Hinckley