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Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
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.
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Time: New Year Puts Emphasis on Reflection and Projection
By Don Posh IndiGO Another year goes into the history books. The New Year celebrations emphasize the passage of time with reflection and...
joemorey
Jan 15, 20242 min read


Gov. Evers Announces Investments Providing Affordable, Safe, Stable Housing for Individuals Experiencing Opioid Use Disorders
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced seven agencies across the state will receive more than $750,000 in grant funding through the...
joemorey
Jan 15, 20242 min read


Akii-gikinoo’amaading Environmental Charter School Receives Pollinator Habitat Grant
Charter School Press Release Akii-gikinoo’amaading Environmental Charter School has been awarded a pollinator habitat grant from Sand...
joemorey
Jan 15, 20241 min read


LCO Ojibwe University Agrees to Establish the Waaswaaganing Scholarship Fund
LCOOU Press Release Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University is proud to establish a new endowed scholarship fund, the Waaswaaganing...
joemorey
Jan 12, 20242 min read


Director Issues Nutrition Center Report for December
By Rosalie Gokee Director of Tribal Aging and Disability Services It’s a busy time of the year. I’m so thankful for volunteers and staff...
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Jan 5, 20243 min read


A Message from New Namekagon Transit Director
Hello, my name is Kerri Sabin. I have lived in Hayward most of my life. I feel so fortunate that I was able to grow up in our small...
joemorey
Jan 5, 20242 min read


Love Languages for Holidays in December
StrongHearts Native Hotline Submitted Article The holiday vibe is buzzing, the shopping carts bumping and with each day of December, the...
joemorey
Dec 12, 20233 min read


Chairman Taylor Swears In New Housing Board of Commissioners
By Joe Morey News Editor LCO Chairman Louis Taylor issued the oath of office for the newly-sworn in LCO Housing Board of Commissioners,...
joemorey
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act Reintroduced in Congress
Press Release The Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act was recently reintroduced by U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Ron Wyden...
joemorey
Nov 13, 20234 min read


Winter is on the Way Part 1
By Don Posh IndiGO As the Colors fade we move into the snow season. How do we prepare? It is as individual as we all are. Some of us...
joemorey
Nov 6, 20232 min read


StrongHearts Native Helpline Announces New Positions
StongHearts Native Helpline Press Release StrongHearts Native Helpline is hiring two key positions Deputy Executive Officer and Quality...
joemorey
Oct 30, 20232 min read


Dr. Swagger Shares LCOOU’s Strategies for Expanding Education
By Frank Zufall Sawyer County Record Read Full Story Here Dr. Russell Swagger, president of Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU)...
joemorey
Oct 24, 20237 min read


LCO Police Announce Drug Take Back Day this Saturday
LCO Police Press Release The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ)...
joemorey
Oct 23, 20232 min read


TGB Approves Selection Criteria and Application Process for Tribal Housing Division
By Joe Morey News Editor Editor's Note: The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board will be holding a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on...
joemorey
Oct 17, 20232 min read


Can We Have That?
By Don Posh IndiGO Data gathered from the last census shows a huge increase of age 65+ population in rural counties in Wisconsin. Baby...
joemorey
Oct 17, 20232 min read


HCFS Food for Homeless Program Serves Growing Number of Homeless Families
Submitted Article With the growing number of homeless families seeking food assistance, the Hayward Community Food Shelf (HCFS) just...
joemorey
Oct 7, 20231 min read


StrongHearts Native Helpline: Six Years of Evolution
(EAGAN, Minn., September 26, 2023) – It’s been more than six years since StrongHearts Native Helpline opened its phone lines to offer...
joemorey
Oct 1, 20235 min read


Tribal Housing Department Pre-Applications Now Being Accepted with Deadline on Friday
By Joe Morey News Editor The new Miskogiizhig Apartments are now accepting applications and the deadline is the end of this upcoming...
joemorey
Oct 1, 20231 min read


TGB Lowers Cost of Firewood Home Delivery for Elders; Increases Cost of Woodlot Permit Cards
By Joe Morey News Editor The LCO Tribal Governing Board (TGB) unanimously approved reinstating the cost of the firewood home delivery...
joemorey
Aug 29, 20233 min read


Food 4 Kids Program Available to Students in Local Schools
ATTENTION PARENTS: If your child attends one of the Hayward public schools, LCO schools, St. Francis Mission School or Northern Lights...
joemorey
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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