Aanjibimaadizing, which means “changing lives” in our Ojibwe language, is operated as a division of the Mille Lacs Band’s Department of Administration.

This program provides services to Tribal members seeking to establish self-sufficiency for themselves and their families in accordance with Public Law 102-477. All department services are offered to support obtaining and retaining employment, improving or creating a position of job readiness, and addressing employment barriers through the Mille Lacs Band 477 Program.

The goals of the program are centered on our mission statement:

To assist our fellow Anishinaabe with education, training, work experiences, cultural participation, and support services to be prosperous and change their life.

Aanjibimaadizing helps to empower participants with an acquired purpose or occupation that will contribute to the well-being of their community and family. Through this, we are able to offer services to a large percentage of our community and work closely with other organizations to help all ages embrace their culture and overcome barriers to sustainability. Our services support obtaining and retaining employment, improving or creating a position of job readiness, and addressing barriers that prevent our clients from leading their best life.

Aanjibimaadizing was formerly known as the Department of Labor. We are operated as a service organization under the Mille Lacs Band’s Department of Administration and have offices in the Urban area, District I, District II, and District III. The offices are open by appointment. Clients can also call or email. Aanjibimaadizing also has an informational Facebook page where resources and current events and trainings are posted.