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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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Lorraine Gouge Honored for 30 Years of Service in the Hayward School District
By Joe Morey News Editor An honoring event was held for Lorriane Gouge at the Hayward Middle School on Monday, Oct. 7, to recognize over...
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Oct 14, 20192 min read


Blue Stone Presents Tribal Taxation Plan
By Joe Morey News Editor The LCO Tribal Governing Board (TGB), declaring to uphold our tribal sovereignty through the right to charge...
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Oct 14, 20193 min read


Nov. 1 Grand Re-Opening Planned for Tribal Convenience Stores
By Joe Morey News Editor A new retail plan is currently being organized for the tribe’s retail outlets, which include the LCO Country...
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Oct 14, 20193 min read


Oakwood Haven Moving to Halfway House; Men's Homeless Shelter Planned
By Joe Morey News Editor The Oakwood Haven women’s shelter will be moving to the former LCO Halfway House building on Haskins Road and...
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Oct 14, 20192 min read


LCO Joins Wisconsin Tribes in Collaboration on Business Initiative
Wisconsin tribes launch a new business initiative to increase profitability on the enterprise level, as well as engage in strong...
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Oct 14, 20193 min read


New Post Fire Hall Undergoing Renovations
By Joe Morey News Editor The New Post Community Fire Hall is undergoing a few renovations and once completed, the LCO Fire Department...
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Oct 14, 20192 min read


Chase Appointed to LCO Ojibwa Community College Board of Regents
The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College (LCOOCC) Board of Regents recently appointed Monica M. Chase, Zhaawanagiizhigookwe,...
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Oct 14, 20192 min read


Update on Medication-Assisted Treatment
Submitted by LCO Behavioral Health This is an update for those in addiction to opioids that are interested in the “Suboxone” or...
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Oct 14, 20192 min read


Understanding Drug Recalls
Submitted by LCO Health Center Pharmacy There has been much publicity in the media surrounding drug recalls. This can be disturbing to...
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Oct 14, 20192 min read


Out of the Darkness Suicide Walk a Success Despite Weather
From the LCO Behavioral Health Facebook page Northwoods Out Of Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide was a huge success! It was a bit chilly and...
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Oct 14, 20191 min read


TGB Receives Petition for Referendum Regarding Health Director Termination
By Joe Morey News Editor A petition containing the signatures of over a required 100 tribal members was presented to the LCO Tribal...
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Oct 8, 20192 min read


LCO Tribe Bans Sale and Use of Vaping Products on Tribal Property
News Release LCO Public Relations Dept. Statement from LCO Tribal Governing Board Due to the adverse health effects related to use of...
mattkirby16
Oct 8, 20192 min read


Ojibwe Nation Honors Chief Buffalo, Treaty of 1854
Kim Swisher Communications In the middle of the 19th century, when Chief Buffalo signed a treaty with the United States government, it...
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Oct 8, 20195 min read


Governor Declares 2nd Monday in October as "Indigenous People's Day"
Gov. Tony Evers, joined by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, signed Executive Order #50, declaring the second Monday in October as Indigenous...
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Oct 8, 20193 min read


LCO Ojibwe School / Waadookodaading Join America’s Space Program
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School / Waadookodaading was named one of 33 communities in the U.S., Canada, and Brazil to be welcomed aboard...
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Oct 4, 20192 min read


Tyler Sanchez named Health Center Employee of the Quarter
Tyler Sanchez, IT Technician, of the Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center has been awarded Employee of the Quarter Award for...
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Oct 4, 20191 min read


LCO Member Receives 40 Under 40 Award
Taken from NIGC press release Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Member, Shawnna (Ellis) Castellano, Region Director for National Indian Gaming...
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Oct 4, 20192 min read


Elder Center Report for Month of September
By Terrance Manuelito Tribal Aging Unit Director Tribal Veteran Service Officer Boozhoo, I don’t want to take up too much time as there...
mattkirby16
Oct 4, 20193 min read


Referendums and the Right of Tribal Members to Sign Petitions
By Joe Morey News Editor Over the past two weeks the LCO Public Relations Department has been contacted numerous times regarding a...
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Oct 1, 20195 min read


Government-to-Government Partnership Agreement On Transportation Issues Continued
WisDOT Press Release Wisconsin’s 11 federally recognized tribal governments met with state and federal officials today to update a...
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Oct 1, 20192 min read
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