My name is Li Boyd, and this page is for my developing organization, Anishinaabe And Awesiinyag. This organization will be dedicated to helping the families and animals of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe reservation. I've loved animals my whole life too, and in the last five years, I have become more and more involved with issues of animal welfare. As Anishinaabe, though, I believe animal welfare ca
n't be separated from the welfare of the people and families in our community as well. We are all connected. In order to honor those connections, I've formed this organization, which is in the process of seeking legally recognized non-profit 501(c)(3) status. First and foremost, families in rural areas like this, especially where large portions of the population are considered to be near poverty, need tons of help accessing resources other communities might take for granted. Here, the most basic things such as quality pet food that isn't overpriced, veterinary services, and other pet care supplies are simply not within the reach of many community members. Anishinaabe And Awesiinyag will work to connect people and their animals with the things they need to be whole and healthy families. It's always my goal to keep pets and families together whenever possible by offering supplies, advice, and financial and transportation assistance for preventative and emergency veterinary care. Anishinaabe and Awesiinyag also addresses issues of animal overpopulation and neglect by working with trusted partners to rescue unclaimed strays and accept surrendered animals. This organization and myself will not judge anyone who has a crisis where they cannot care for an animal any longer. Our community deals with a lot of issues, and I want everyone to know they're not alone and there are people here to help an animal that's in need for any reason. This page will feature informational articles, reminders of community events surrounding animal welfare, lost and found animal postings, potential community surveys, and maybe even the occasional animal meme to get us all through our days. I'm always open to suggestions for topics and posts as well, so please don't hesitate to message me with suggestions or questions. Thank you, chi-miigwech, for visiting, and here's wishing health and happiness to everyone.
