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Tribal Council has extending our holiday on Friday, September 30th to include Thursday, September 29th. In doing so, all are invited to travel for Treaty Day. The flyer is attached detailing the two day event.

Notice of Vulnerable Adults & Elder Guardianship Code and Opportunity to Comment The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Tribal Council has reviewed and is providingnotice to the Tribal Membership for the proposed Oganawenjigaazowag Gichi-Aya’aagInaakonigewin, Vulnerable Adults & Elder Guardianship Code. The proposed code is acollaborative effort from the Legal Department, Elder Advocates Department, and the TribalCourt. The attached is the proposed Vulnerable Adult & Elder Guardianship Code Any comments may be submitted:Email at: [email protected] Mail at: STCCIW Legal Department24663 […]

Manoomin The Anishinaabeg migrated to the Great Lakes region from the Northeast long ago. Their oral traditions tell of a prophecy that said to journey West until they came to a place “where the food grows on water” — manoomin. Manoomin (wild rice) has played a major role in the lives of Ojibwe people. Manoomin, which means “good berry”, provides both physical and spiritual sustenance to the Ojibwe people. The wild rice harvest has begun. Because wild rice ripens at a […]

Amber Heinz Position/Department: Pharmacy Director My experience, education, or background: “My name is Amber Heinz and I’m so excited to be joining the team at St. Croix Tribal Health Clinic. I was raised in Webster where I spent many years working at Yellow River Pharmacy, so I hope to see lots of familiar faces! I completed undergraduate studies at UW-La Crosse, and received my PharmD from UW-Madison. Since then, I’ve moved back to the area with my husband, and we […]

Adrian Bearhart Position/Department: Laborer / Construction My experience, education, or background: Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, fishing, snowboarding and martial arts (B.J.J.). Adrian has experience in maintenance work.

Mitchell LaSarge Position/Department: Caretaker / Elder Advocate Program My experience, education, or background:

Behold our Heritage, Share our Future Health Fair 2022 The Health Fair on Wednesday, 09/21/2022 was a huge success! Tristen Oustigoff began the event with an opening prayer. Katrina, Tristen, Nolan, and Ealen provided an opening song. There were dozens of resource booths, both internal and external. The American Cancer Society hosted BINGO from 12pm-1pm, offering prizes and snacks. Following BINGO, all were invited to sign up for the Diabetes Awareness walk. Complimentary t shirts and snacks were provided to walk […]