2025 Honor the Earth Royalty Pageant Registration
Home 2025 Honor the Earth Pageant Registration Open By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov Lac Courte Oreilles Honor the Earth Royalty Pageant registration is open. Registration and orientation will take place at the LCO Tribal Administration Office, May 20,2025 @ 5pm. Registration must be submitted by May 20, 2025; No late entries will be accepted. To register or get more information, contact Bezhig Hunter at (715) 558-6529 or email at bezhig.hunter@lcoosk12.org See the flyer (on the right) to see more details. Pageant & coronation will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Back To All News
LCOOU President Tenders Resignation
Home LCOOU President Tenders Resignation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: April 17, 2025By Jennifer Cadotte, Public Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov Lac Courte Oreilles, WI – April 17, 2025 – Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University President, Dr. Russell Swagger submitted his resignation effective Thursday, April 17, 2025. On Wednesday, Swagger informed the university’s board of regents about his decision and the board accepted his resignation. The Board of Regents intends to initiate a search for the next president of the university. In the interim, Karen Breit will serve as acting President. Dr. Swagger was appointed as the president of the Lac Courte Oreilles University in 2018, where he successfully transitioned the institution from a community college to a university. About Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University’s mission is to provide Anishinaabe communities with post-secondary and continuing education while advancing the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU) is a non-profit Ojibwe tribal college. We are an open-door institution that is proud to serve American Indian students. LCOOU welcomes non-native students and celebrates a diverse student population at all of our locations. Learn more at https://www.lco.edu/ Back To All News
WDIO Journalist Speaks with LCO Members on Spearing Season Vandalism Incidents
Home WDIO Journalist Speaks with LCO Members on Spearing Season Vandalism Incidents FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: April 17, 2025By Jennifer Cadotte, Public Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov WDIO Journalist William Lein visited Lac Courte Oreilles on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Lein interviewed LCO TGB Member Michelle Beaudin and LCO Tribal Member Bryce Crone during his visit to learn more about the recent acts of vandalism that occurred during this year’s spearing season. Click here for the full story. Back To All News
LCO Tribal Police Department Welcomes Four New Officers
Home The LCO Tribal Police Department Welcomes Four New Officers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: April 11, 2025By Jennifer Cadotte, Public Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov Lac Courte Oreilles, WI – The Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Tribal Police Department is proud to announce the hiring of four (4) new officers who will join the department following successful completion of police academy. The new recruits – Austin Egge, Kyle Ray-Tannehill, Jacob Tritz, and Dyllan Williams – represent the next generation of dedicated law enforcement officers committed to serving the LCO Community. Officers Egge, Ray-Tannehill, and Tritz are scheduled to begin the 18-week Police Academy this summer, while Officer Williams will begin his training in 2026. Upon graduation, they will officially assume their duties within the LCO Police Department. Chief of Police Susie Taylor emphasized the importance of this expansion stating, “The addition of these officers is critical to our department’s self-sufficiency as we become less reliant on outside agencies. It ensures quicker response times, improved public safety, and stronger community engagement through proactive policing.” The LCO Tribal Police Department remains committed to building a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all residents. The recruitment and training of new officers are a continued step toward strengthening public safety and fostering trust within the community. For more information contact the LCO Tribal Police Department at 715-634-8350. Back To All News
ICW, Oakwood Haven Lead Denim Day Awareness Event
Home LCO Indian Child Welfare and Oakwood Haven Host Denim Day Art Event to Raise Awareness for Sexual Assault and Child Abuse. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: April , 2025By Jennifer Cadotte, Public Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov Lac Courte Oreilles, WI – In recognition of April as Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month, Lac Courte Oreilles Indian Child Welfare and Oakwood Haven joined forces to host a community event on April 9, 2025. The event aimed to foster awareness and show support for survivors through a creative and meaningful art project tied to Denim Day. Community members were invited to decorate denim jeans in a collaborative art initiative, highlighting messages of solidarity, hope, and resistance to victim-blaming. Denim Day, a campaign by Peace Over Violence, began in 1999 and is the longest-running sexual violence prevention and education campaign in history. The movement originated in response to a 1992 Italian Supreme Court ruling that overturned a rape conviction because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she mist have helped the person who raped her remove them, thereby implying consent. In protest, women in the Italian Parliament wore jeans, sparking a worldwide movement against sexual violence and harmful misconceptions. Click to see a larger image. Denim Day 2025 will take place on Wednesday, April 30. On this day, people are encouraged to wear denim to send a visible message of protest against the destructive myths and attitudes surrounding sexual assault. To learn more about Denim Day visit: https://denimday.org/why-denim/ For more information about local efforts, contact: LCO Indian Child Welfare at (715) 634-8934 or Oakwood Haven at (715) 598-8385. Back To All News
Statement from the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board
Home Statement from the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: April 11, 2025By Jennifer Cadotte, Public Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov Lac Courte Oreilles, WI – The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (LCO TGB) is deeply concerned by recent acts of vandalism targeting tribal members lawfully exercising their treaty rights. We condemn these acts of racism and property damage in the strongest terms. Such behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We will pursue all legal avenues and advocate for the maximum penalties for those responsible. We call on all community members to reject violence. Instead, record and report any incidents to the proper authorities. Justice must be pursued through lawful and peaceful means. Education is key to fostering understanding and lasting respect. As LCO Fisheries Biologist Paul Christel explains, the tribe contributes significantly to the health of local fisheries: “We’ve produced up to 43,000 walleye in one year at our facility. From 2021 to 2024, the LCO Hatchery stocked over 104,000 walleye and 105,000 fingerlings into Big LCO – some years this is five times more than what was harvested. Our efforts directly benefit all anglers through sustained and enhanced fish populations. Lac Courte Oreilles has been a positive force for conservation efforts in the whole area for many years and that work will continue. Without tribal involvement, anglers would be bringing in fewer walleye to their boats and onto the ice than they do with the tribe as a conservation partner” Together, let us move forward with respect, understanding, and unity. Images of LCO Hatchery Back To All News
Debit Cards and Online Banking Now Available For LCOFU Members
Home Debit Cards & Online Banking Now Available For Members By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov Debit Cards and Online Banking are now available for LCO Federal Credit Union account holders. For more information contact the LCO Federal Credit Union at (715) 634-7772 Back To All News
LCO Health Center Relocation Update
Home LCO Health Center Relocation Update April 9, 2025 By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov We are excited to announce that the LCO Health Center began our moce to our new location on April 7th! Below is a breakdown of anticipated reopen dates for specific departments. Please note that the following are subject to change. For the latest updates, please refer to the LCOCHC website – lcohc.com Medical Services: Walk-in services will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, starting Thursday, April 10th, at our new facility. During this time, we will temporarily be using the Urgent Care area for walk-ins. Please park near and enter through Urgent Care, located on the north side of the building (closest to the casino). Lab and radiology will be unavailable for the first week, so only basic care will be provided. Pharmacy: We have encountered delays with the computers and phones at the new pharmacy. As a result, our opening timeline is uncertain, but we are aiming for Monday, the 14th. Any prescriptions from walk-in patients will be sent to Marketplace Pharmacy in the meantime. Dental Services: Dental will continue providing emergency care at the old clinic until the new clinic is fully equipped to handle dental emergencies. There should be no interruption in emergency dental services. We will update the newsletter and post signs on the door once we are ready to take emergency dental patients at the new facility, which is expected to be within the first week of the move. Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Bizhiki Wellness Center: Both MAT and Bizhiki Wellness Center are now operational. Their entrance is located at the back of the building. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this transition! We look forward to continuing to provide patient care in our new building at 9940 N Highway K, Hayward, WI 54843. Back To All News
2025 Honor the Earth Royalty Pageant Registration Open
Home 2025 Honor the Earth Pageant Registration Open By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov Lac Courte Oreilles Honor the Earth Royalty Pageant registration is open. Registration and orientation will take place at the LCO Tribal Administration Office, May 20,2025 @ 5pm. Registration must be submitted by May 20, 2025; No late entries will be accepted. To register or get more information, contact Bezhig Hunter at (715) 558-6529 or email at bezhig.hunter@lcoosk12.org See the flyer (on the right) to see more details. Pageant & coronation will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Back To All News
LCO Police Department Vehicle Sale
Home Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department Vehicle Sale FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: April 7, 2025By Jennifer Cadotte, Public Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov The Lac Courte Oreilles Police Department (LCO PD) is selling three (3) used vehicles. A closed bid auction is being held April 7-11, 2025. The vehicles are vailable for inspection Monday through Frida, 8:00am – 4:00pm at the LCO PD, located at 9002 N Round Lake School Rd, Hayward, WI, 54843. Instructions: Interested tribal members are to write down which vehicle they are interested in and the amount they want to bid. Place the paper into a sealed envelope with your name, address, and phone number written on the front. Drop the envelope off at the police department by Friday, April 11, 2025, at 4:00. Winners will be notified the following Monday, April 14, 2025 and have five (5) days to pay for the vehicle and pick it up. Be advised there is a minimum price for each vehicle. For more informatipon contact the LCO PD at (715)-634-8350. Back To All News