Grand Portage Tribe begins renovation of the Lodge and Casino
GRAND PORTAGE, MN [August 17, 2015] – There’s a sense of renewed energy in Grand Portage, Minnesota as the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa begins to completely renovate and expand the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino. “It’s time. More than 20 years have passed since the original casino was built and we can’t […]
Seven Clans Warroad Casino now open!
Seven Clans Warroad Casino is now open!! The new casino designed by DSGW occupies a prominent peninsula of land by the Warroad River and Lake of the Woods near the Canadian Border in Warroad, Minnesota. The culture and heritage of the Red Lake community is featured in the architectural and interior design details. Congratulations Red […]
Red Cliff Community Health Center Celebrates Grand Opening
Ashland Daily Press By RICK OLIVO Staff Writer RED CLIFF, WI — In January of 1997, the staff of the Red Cliff Community Health Center wasn’t sure if they would have enough clients to use the space available in their then-new clinic. Those concerns were quickly disabused as tribal members and others quickly flocked to […]
Meskwaki Travel Plaza Ground Blessing
Tama, Iowa – Meskwaki Nation / Sac & Fox Meskwaki Tribe held a ground blessing celebration for their new Travel Plaza this week. The new facility will include fueling stations, sales counters, a gift shop, offices, lounge and bathrooms for over-the-road drivers, and a dining hall.
DSGW to mentor, guide Native American design firm
DULUTH, Minn.—A new firm that helps Native American tribes plan and design buildings and communities will receive mentoring and support from one of the oldest and most established architecture firms in Minnesota, officials of both companies announced today. The First American Design Studio will work with DSGW Architects, which has offices in Duluth, the Iron […]
Soaring like an eagle: Red Lake celebrates groundbreaking of $21 million project that includes government center, tribal college
The Bemidji Pioneer View Article Red Lake, MN — With an eagle soaring overhead, the Red Lake Nation on Thursday celebrated the groundbreaking of its new government center and tribal college. “Here in Red Lake we pride ourselves on our history, our culture, and most importantly, our land,” said Floyd Jourdain Jr., tribal chairman. “It’s really […]
Ground Breaking held for Red Lake Little Rock Community Center
Red Lake Nation community members and tribal leaders came together to celebrate the ground breaking for the new Little Rock Community Center. The new facility will be near the current building. The old center will remain to be used for kid recreation, community meetings and wakes. A woman willed the land to be used for Little […]
Fond du Lac Band celebrates new housing for veterans
NNCNOW.com View Story Cloquet, MN – An answer came on Friday to a dire need for veterans housing on the Fond du lac Reservation. There are now more options when it comes to permanent housing for Native American Veterans. Fond Du Lac tribal leaders said the 10-unit facility couldn’t come at a better time, saying the […]
Red Cliff Community Health Clinic Breaks Ground
RED CLIFF, Wisconsin – Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa broke ground on the new 32,000 sf clinic. Within the new facility, the clinic and support staff will operate under a medical home care delivery model. Tribal members will have access to dental, pharmacy, imaging, lab, physical therapy, mental health, clinical, and community health services under one […]
Newest DSGW Partner Michael Laverdure Taps Ojibwe Heritage
Read Indian Country Today Article DSGW Architects, a 75-year old community oriented firm, has promoted Native American designer Michael Laverdure to partner. Mike leads DSGW’s First American Design Studio whose focus is on developing communities in Indian Country and creating opportunities for Native Americans to become fully engaged in design and construction. “When Mike joined […]
