Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
News &
Information of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe
We, the Anishinabeg, the people of Odaawaa-Zaaga'iganiing, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe, will sustain our heritage, preserving our past, strengthening our present, and embracing our future. We will defend our inherent sovereign rights and safeguard Mother Earth. We will provide for the educational, health, social welfare, and economic stability of the present and future generations.
LCO Tribal Governing Board
The Board members, "promote the general welfare to the Band and to carry out the provisions and purposes of this Constitution and Bylaws."
The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board is an elected body of seven representatives who act as the governing authority of the Band and it's tribal membership.
The current Board consists of (pictured L-R front) Secretary-Treasurer Michelle Beaudin, Chairman Louis Taylor, Vice Chairwoman Lorraine Gouge, (L-R standing) Tweed Shuman, Glenda Barber, Don Carley and Gary "Little Guy" Clause.
The tribal governing board members are elected to serve four-year terms with elections staggered every two years. Most recently, Lorraine Gouge, Michelle Beaudin, Glenda Barber and Gary "Little Guy" Clause were elected in June of 2019. Board members Louis Taylor, Don Carley and Tweed Shuman are up for re-election in June of 2021.
Following each election, the Board chooses a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer from within its members.
Directors
LCO Tribal Judge
Elaine Smith
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Boys & Girls Club
LCO Ojibwe School
LCO Ojibwe Community College
LCO Vocational Rehabilitation
LCO Emergency Management
Pineview Funeral Service
Human Resources
LCO Tribal Police
Tim DeBrot
Website: Facebook.com/LCOPD
715-634-8350
Big Fish Golf Club
Indy Thompson, General Manager
Website: golfbigfish.com
Facebook.com/BigFishGolfClub
715-934-4770
Elder & Disabled Services
Terrance Manuelito, Director
Tribal Aging Services & Tribal Veteran Services
715-957-0077/0076
LCO Health Center
Gary Girard, ED. D., M.S., B.A, Director and LCO Public Health Officer
Website: lcohc.com
715-638-5152
Public Relations
Joe Morey, PR Director & News Editor
Website: lcotribe.com
715-699-6014
LCO Daycare Center
Marie Wooten, Director
715-558-7461