Department of Social Work

Evie has special expertise in social work with American Indian communities. She comes to us most directly from her position as Program Coordinator of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Tribal Employment Program. In this capacity, she worked with all six Minnesota Chippewa member tribes. Her work with American Indian communities in various jobs dates back to 1991, and includes extensive grantwriting experience and ongoing advocacy for social justice.

Evie is a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and is committed to a life-long process of learning about her culture, as well as to helping American Indian families. Evie ran for State Representative for District 4B in 1998 as a DFL endorsed candidate, and has also lobbied at the state level and in Congress for issues affecting American Indians.