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Top 10 Things to Know About the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Tribal Sovereignty, Treaties and Indian Gaming

Mille Lacs Band and Its People, Government and Businesses

Operating Strong Businesses

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe owns and operates Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Grand Casino Hinckley, and various other businesses, including a grocery store, a movie theater, restaurants, and more.  Read this fact sheet for more information about the Band’s businesses and their benefits to residents in East Central Minnesota

Benefitting the Local Economy

The Mille Lacs Band’s businesses contribute to the local economy, support tourism in the region, and help spur economic development.Learn more about the Band’s businesses and their impact on area communities.

Preserving Our History and Culture

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe is a sovereign, federally recognized Indian tribe with more than 4,000 enrolled members.  The Band has made its home around Mille Lacs Lake and in rural areas in East Central Minnesota for more than 250 years.  Find out more about the Band’s history, people and culture in this fact sheet.

Serving Our Community

The Mille Lacs Band tribal government uses its business investments to improve life for Band members and for its non-Indian neighbors in surrounding communities.  The Band provides schools, clinics, housing programs, a police department, and other important programs and services.  Learn more about the Band’s community investments, including its charitable contributions.