Governor Evers Attends 32nd Annual GLIFWC Partners Event at Lac Courte Oreilles

By Jennifer Cadotte

LCO PR Specialist

The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) hosted its 32nd Annual Wisconsin Joint Assessment Steering Committee Partners Event at The Landing Resort on the scenic Chippewa Flowage, within the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Reservation. The annual gathering held on June 5th drew a diverse mix of Tribal, Federal, and State natural resource officials, including a special visit from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.

Governor Evers met with event participants, acknowledging the importance of the longstanding partnership between sovereign Tribal Nations and the State of Wisconsin in managing shared natural resources.

“This event offers a unique opportunity for Tribal, Federal, and State Leaders to have genuine conversations in an unconventional way.  Meetings do not always need to take place in boardrooms,” said Jason Schlender, Executive Administrator of GLIFWC. 

Established in 1993, the Partners Event promotes cooperation, trust, and coordination among various agencies involved in the stewardship of fishery resources across the ceded territories. Led by the Wisconsin Joint Assessment Steering Committee, the event features both formal sessions and informal activities that foster relationship-building—such as guided fishing excursions, cultural exchanges, and inspirational talks by community leaders and former Green Bay Packers players.

The event highlights the critical role of tribal sovereignty in natural resource management and the successes of decades-long collaboration to protect the Great Lakes and ensure sustainability for future generations.

Photos by Jennifer Cadotte