Grand Chief of The Red Bear Band of Chippewa Indians

(www.pembinachippewa.org); Jiisakiiwinini "Shakey Tent", replacing his

father Pat Brunelle as Jiisakiiwinini, highest priest of the Midewiwin faith

who anointed Chief Midegah Ogichidaa Jĕs´sakkīd´of the Midewiwin

Religion as his successor. 

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Vietnam Veteran Of The United States Marine Corps and recipient of the

Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star. Member of The Turtle Mountain

Band of Chippewa Indians.

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A graduate of Chaminade University of Hawaii, Chief Ma'Lingaan is

recognized as one of the most successful American Indian Entrepreneurs

in the Energy and Oil industries. His professional and personal motivation

has always been to work for the betterment of all Indigenous people.

Considered a National and International Leader in Indigenous Economic

and Business Development.​

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Chief Albert Dennis Lambert's life was marked by distinguished service

and unwavering leadership across multiple domains.

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Military Service

Chief Lambert honorably served as a Vietnam Veteran in the United States

Marine Corps, where he earned the Purple Heart for his bravery and

sacrifice.

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Tribal Leadership

As the Patriarch of the Red Bear Pembina Chippewa Chieftain family, Chief

Lambert was the eldest Pembina Band treaty signatory representative. He

played a pivotal role in representing the 1863 Treaty of Old Crossing under

congressional law (1971 Res. 6072 Report 142-92). He was an enrolled

member at the Turtle Mountain Reservation and a staunch advocate for

treaty rights, including the fulfillment of reservation for the Red Bear

Family as outlined in Article 9 of the 1863 Treaty of Old Crossing and Article

8 of the 1892 McCumber Agreement. It is the lack of this fulfillment that

resulted in the Red Bear family waiting at the Red Lake and Turtle Mountain

Reservations for their promised treaty rights.

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Education and Entrepreneurship

Chief Lambert graduated from Chaminade University of Hawaii and became

renowned as one of the most successful American Indian entrepreneurs in

the Energy and Oil industries. He served as the Group Chairman at the

International Reserve Depository Institute, Inc., and IRDB Hong Kong Ltd.

His professional and personal motivation was always dedicated to the

betterment of all Indigenous people.

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Leadership and Advocacy

As a national and international leader, Chief Lambert was influential in

Indigenous economic and business development. He was a passionate

advocate for Indigenous sovereignty, emphasizing the restoration of traditional governance within tribal communities and encouraging the next generation to assume leadership roles.

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Political Involvement

Chief Lambert was once considered for the position of Under Secretary of the Department of the Interior. He was quickly dismissed from consideration after advocating for the dismantling of the Bureau of Indian Affairs during his interview, naming it his first priority if selected.

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Retirement

In 2024, Chief Lambert concluded his illustrious career as the Group Chairman of the International Reserve Depository Institute, Inc.

Chief Lambert's contributions to his community and country are remembered with great respect and admiration.

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His legacy continues to inspire and guide future generations.

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O'Jiibwaay Of The Midewiwin High Priest OGIMAAG Succession

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15. Jiisakiiwigaan Gichi-Gichi-Ogimaa Ma'Lingaan Dennis Lambert

14. Jiisakiiwigaan Ogimaa Elmer Patrice Brunelle

13. Jiisakiiwigaan Ogimaa Patrice Francis Brunelle

12. Jiisakiiwigaan Ogimaa John Baptiste Brunelle "Little Clam"

11. Jiisakiiwigaan Ogimaa Joseph Montreuil "Savage"

10. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Ogimaa Misko-Mukwuh Red Bear I

9. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Ogimaa Tabashaw "Ta-bush-shis"Little Shell II

8. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Ogimaa Pewanakum

7. Jiisakiiwigaan Ogimaa Mamaangĕzide "Big Foot"

6. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Ogimaa Kaŋgidaŋ Mdokečiŋhaŋ, Little Raven I

5. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Ogimaa Red Cap Wáȟpe Šá I

4. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Ogimaa Delonaise Atetaŋkawamduška Wáȟpe Šá

3. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Ogimaa Wakaŋtoŋpi Wáȟpe Šá Snow Mountain

2. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Ogimaa Wáȟpe Šá Du'ta Red War Bonnet

1. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Ogimaa Naiqoud, Reindeer Dynasty