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.
News &
Information of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe
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 William Trepanier, Chairman Louis Taylor, Vice Chairman Tweed Shuman, (L-R standing) Michelle Beaudin, Don Carley, Kelly Nayquonabe 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, Michelle Beaudin, William Trepanier, Kelly Nayquonabe and Gary "Little Guy" Clause were elected in June of 2023. Board members Louis Taylor, Tweed Shuman and Don Carley are up for re-election in June of 2025.
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
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Income Maintenance
Jaymie Hammer
Income Maintenance, Child Care Coordinator
Office: 715-634-8934 Ext 7468
Pineview Funeral Service
Big Fish Golf Club
William LaPointe, General Manager
Website: golfbigfish.com
Facebook.com/BigFishGolfClub
715-934-4770
Elder & Disabled Services
Rosalie Gokee, Director
Tribal Aging & Disability Services
715-558-7944
LCO Accounting Department
Human Resources
LCO Tribal Police
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
LCO Daycare Center
Attorney General's Office
WOJB 88.9 FM
Information Technology Dept.
Bruce Hatlan, IT Director
Information Technology
715-634-8934