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Good Afternoon GLIFWC Board and Voigt Intertribal Task Force Representatives.     Today marks 40 years since the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled in favor of Ojibwe reserved rights in the Wisconsin 1837 and 1842 Ceded Territory. GLIFWC Public Information Office is pleased to present our latest short film in the Ogichidaa Storytellers series, RISE OF THE WALLEYE WARRIOR: Lac Courte Oreilles v Voigt Decision, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the landmark case and its legacy in Ojibwe Country.   […]

Wisconsin DHS Tribal Affairs – Important Media Release The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is expressing concern regarding nine overdose deaths which are under investigation in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It is the belief of local police and medical officials that these deaths may have been the result of a tranq laced opioid supply. “This is either a much more potent opiate, or there may be something intermixed with it, some sort of sedative that would make it less effective to […]

Behold our Heritage, Share our Future Congratulations, Lady Dragons! Siren 70, South Shore 48 (Sectional semi-final) The first few minutes of the Sectional semi-final on Thursday, March 2nd, in Shell Lake looked ugly for the Siren girls’ basketball squad. They were behind by as much as a dozen points only a few minutes into the game, and it seemed like it would be a long, punishing bus ride home for the Dragon girls. Head coach Ryan Karsten called a timeout for […]

Behold our Heritage, Share our Future The St. Croix Education Department has created new partnerships with Higher Education. They are excited to help St. Croix employees, students, and new graduates start or finish their college degree in Associates, Bachelor, Technical, and Professional Development classes.  University of Wisconsin Eau Claire/Barron County has just started its first professional development class with St. Croix, taught by Kelli Coller, an Instructor with Barron County. Kelli meets with St. Croix employees and focuses on computer skills in […]

Behold our Heritage, Share our Future GO BLUE: Colorectal Cancer Wear Blue Day The month of March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This Friday, March 3rd, 2023, please wear BLUE in support of a cure for colorectal cancer and to honor all who have been impacted by the disease. The Tribal Clinic would like all those participating to meet at the clinic at noon for a group picture. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in Wisconsin. Seven […]

Behold our Heritage, Share our Future MMIWR 2023: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives March The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives March 2023 took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Tuesday, February 14th. The annual walk honors missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, boys, LGBQI+, two spirit, and transgender relatives. Speakers began at 11am before the march at 12pm. The event is free and open to the public, with participants being encouraged to wear red and bring banners, posters, staffs, drums, and/or […]

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