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June 2021 – Benefit News

June 2021 – Employee Assistance Program Information.  The following information features helpful incites on Identity Theft, Legal Services, and Financial Wellness.

Health Clinic Smile Dayz 2021

We are excited to have Smile Dayz once again this year!  Smile Dayz is a fun event offered for children 0-18 years old with a birthday party like atmosphere.  Appointments can be made and walk-ins are always welcome.  During this event we do a quick five minute dental screening to look for cavities, provide fluoride treatment, education, and set up appointments for treatment if needed.  If treatment such as fillings are needed we have some appointments reserved over the summer […]

2021 Election Count Night COVID-19 Safety Procedures

In an effort to conduct the safest 2021 General Meetings possible, and comply with the safety guidelines for COVID-19, the 2021 St. Croix Tribal Election Board has voted to impose a limit on in-person attendees on “Count Night” which will occur on June 12, 2021, in the Tribal Center Gymnasium, from roughly 7:00pm until finished. 

ARPA Payment to Tribal Membership

Tribal Council vote in favor to allocate portion of the Tribe’s American Rescue Plan Act funding for a direct payment to the Tribal Membership.

Plastic Recycling

Please check out the attachment with information on recycling. Every little bit helps, but if you are not recycling properly the effort is wasted and the items will go to the trash when sorted. Recycle and give these items a second life!

Traditional Medicine Building Construction Underway

On November 23, 2020 the St. Croix Tribe broke ground on a new Traditional Medicine Building in the community of Big Sand Lake, Hertel WI.  This new facility will be located on the former site of the Elder’s Nutrition Building on Angeline Ave,a sacred and significant location, overlooking Big Sand Lake. This location was selected based on its historical significance to the St. Croix Tribe and its position in the community. The Traditional Medicine Building will provide tribal community members […]

St. Croix Tribal Council Election Day – June 12, 2021

St. Croix Tribal Council Election will be held on June 12, 2021. On this day, the five (5) seats for Tribal Council will be voted on by St. Croix Tribal Membership. To View St. Croix Tribal Council Candidate Profiles Please Visit:    Click Here For Candidate Profiles Polling locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the following community locations: BIG SAND LAKE COMMUNITY – TRIBAL CENTER BIG ROUND LAKE COMMUNITY – COMMUNITY CENTER MAPLE PLAIN COMMUNITY […]

St. Croix Tribal Council Proclaims May 5th a Day to Draw Attention To MMIW.

Native American Tribes, communities and activists have been marking May 5th as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIW, or MMIWG, or MMIWG2ST) day since 2017, and April 29-May 5th as the National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.  This year, through resolution, The St. Croix Tribal Council joined with many other Tribes, organizations, and the US Federal Government in proclaiming May 5th as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day.  This day is […]

Emergency Broadband Benefits Now Available to Eligible Households

Announcement from the FCC – https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit  The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households […]