 Leaders with the American Indian movement in Bemidji, also known as AIM, say a boycott of Bemidji businesses could happen in the near future as a result of feelings of poor race relations around town. Bemidji AIM co-founder Jeffrey Merino contacted Lakeland News and says leaders from three reservations, which include Red Lake, Leech Lake, and White Earth, have agreed to participate in the boycott if relations are not improved. Merino says AIM recently did a Facebook survey asking many Native people about how they felt they were being treated in the Bemidji area. He says many of them responded negatively. Merino says tribal leaders would like to sit down with law enforcement, the Bemidji City Council, and the mayor to resolve the issues before the boycott. AIM has scheduled a community meeting for April 26th at the American Indian Center in Bemidji to discuss the possible boycott. The meeting is open for anyone to attend. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.