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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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Dance Expo Held for Winter Middle and High School Students
By Joe Morey News Editor A dance expo was held at the Winter School for high school and middle school students on Wednesday, January...
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Jan 15, 20241 min read
2nd Book Excerpt: Michel Cadotte and the Fur Trade in the Chippewa Headwaters
The following is the second of several book excerpts the LCO News will feature from local author, John Dettloff. The excerpts will be...
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Jan 5, 20245 min read
LCO's Sirella Ford Begins Virtual Ojibwe Storyteller Series on January 9th
Ojibwe Storytellers return this month as part of a free, virtual online series produced by the Wisconsin Historical Society. The first...
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Jan 5, 20241 min read
New Year's Powwow Coordinator Thanks Everyone Involved
Editor's Note: The New Year's Eve Sobriety Powwow sponsored by the LCO Tribal Governing Board was held on Dec. 31st at the LCO Ojibwe...
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Jan 3, 20243 min read
Activist Author Announces Project to Count Native Children Adopted into Non-Native Families
Submitted Article Blue Hand Books GREENFIELD, Mass., Dec. 27, 2023 — Adoptee activist, award-winning journalist and author Trace Hentz,...
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Dec 27, 20233 min read
The Village of Pahquahwong A book excerpt from John Dettloff's new book, Whispers of the Past, A History of the Chippewa Flowage
The following is the first of several book excerpts the LCO News will feature from local author, John Dettloff. The excerpts will be from...
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Dec 22, 20237 min read
LCO Financial Services Donates Funds for Pakwawong Commemoration Sculpture
By Dr. Rick St. Germaine Special to LCO News A major gift was given by the LCO Elders Association to artist Sara Balbin to create a metal...
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Dec 19, 20233 min read
StrongHearts Honors Native American Heritage Month
Honor Our Ancestors And Remember Their Teachings (EAGAN, Minn., November 1, 2023) November is Native American Heritage Month when all...
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Nov 13, 20231 min read
LCO Ojibwe School Singers and Royalty Represent All 182 Tribal Schools at Event in D.C.
From the LCO Ojibwe School To kickoff Native American Heritage Month the Bureau of Indian Affairs invited the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe...
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Nov 6, 20231 min read
Native American Language Resource Center Grant Awarded
LCO Ojibwe University Press Release The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded a $6.6 million grant to establish a National Native...
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Oct 22, 20233 min read
Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day and highlighting his 2023-25...
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Oct 17, 20231 min read
Governor Sends Chairman Taylor a Letter Regarding Wild Rice Destruction
By Joe Morey' News Editor Last week, LCO News reported on a destruction of wild rice incident in Washburn County and that LCO Chairman...
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Oct 6, 20234 min read
LCO Tribal Member Giving Away 3 Jingle Dresses She Made
Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted to LCO News as she is giving away three jingle dresses on her social media accounts,...
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Oct 1, 20233 min read
LCO Hosts 40th Anniversary Celebration of Voigt Decision
A federal appeals court ruling upheld their rights to hunt, fish and gather off-reservation By Danielle Kaeding Wisconsin Public Radio...
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Oct 1, 20231 min read
Chairman Requests State Response After Destruction of Wild Rice by Non-Tribals
By Joe Morey News Editor After an recent incident that occurred on Dilly Lake in Washburn County whereby a non-tribal person was...
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Sep 26, 20232 min read
LCO Conservation Issues Wild Ricing Update
The Lac Courte Oreilles Conservation Department issued the following statement on Monday, Aug. 28, regarding the Wild Rice season....
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Aug 28, 20231 min read
About 500 Tribal Spearfishers Fishing Wisconsin’s Lakes this Spring and Here's What to Know
Tribal spearfishing is a hard-fought right in Wisconsin and tradition for Indigenous families. Frank Vaisvilas Green Bay Press-Gazette...
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May 9, 20235 min read
Public Invited to Comment on WisDOT’s Cultural Resources Policy
WisDOT News Release The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and comment on the agency’s updates...
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Mar 21, 20232 min read
Commemoration Held to Recognize 100 Years Since the Flooding of Old Post
By Joe Morey News Editor A special event was held at the Sevenwinds Convention Center on March 15 to commemorate to the day, 100 years...
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Mar 20, 20235 min read
LCO Member Joins Native American Hall of Fame Board
Submitted Press Release The National Native American Hall of Fame announced the addition of two new Board Members, one of which is James...
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Mar 15, 20232 min read
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