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Chelsey Jourdain<\/strong>, an elementary education major from Bemidji, Minn., is president of BSU’s Council of Indian Students.<\/p>\n Jourdain was inspired to get involved by her grandfather, Roger Jourdain, who served as the chairman of the Red Lake tribal council for more than 30 years. <\/span><\/p>\n “His legacy motivated me to also have a similar leadership experience at a smaller level with the Council of Indian students here at Bemidji State,” she said.<\/span><\/p>\n Jourdain enjoys helping and guiding people to achieve their goals, fundraising and organizing events, especially the university’s annual powwow — which will celebrate its 45th anniversary on Nov. 18.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n “We host the powwow each year and it is the largest community event at Bemidji State,” Jourdain said.<\/p>\n The council will also help host the American Indian Resource Center’s Sioux Chef fundraiser on Oct. 13 and its annual Feast for the Homeless in early November.<\/p>\n “At the feast, we give care packages as just a little extra help to people in need, and represent Bemidji State and our community in a positive way,” she said.<\/p>\n The council meets every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the American Indian Resource Center conference room. All are welcome to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n