Calling All Future Officers!
Home Seeking Highly Motivated High School Students for the 2025 Youth Indian Police Academy By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov Calling All Future Officers! Are you a tribal member interested in a career in law enforcement? Do you want to build leadership skills, learn about public safety, and experience what it’s like to serve your community? The YOUTH LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY is now accepting applications! DEADLINE to apply is May 9, 2025 If you need assistance in applying, LCO PD Chief Taylor would be happy to sit down and help you apply! Call (715) 634-8350 if you need assistance with the application. (See flyer to the right for more information) For more information, click on the flyer on the right or visit https://www.bia.gov/yipa Back To All News
LCO Food Distribution Invites You to Sign Up For a Demo!
Home Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Caucus Held at Sevenwinds Casino Lodge & Convention Center April 5, 2025 By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov The LCO Food Distribution (FD) program would like to invite programs and services to schedule a cooking demonstration. Participants will have an opportunity to create thir own nutritious or make ahead meals. Supplies will be provided by LCO FD. To schedule a demonstration or get more information, please contact:Carla Miller at 715-558-2372 or email carla.miller@lcofdp.org. Back To All News
Tribal Caucus Held at Sevenwinds Casino Lodge and Convention Center
Home Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Caucus Held at Sevenwinds Casino Lodge & Convention Center April 5, 2025 By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov Lac Courte Oreilles, WI – The Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Tribal Caucus convened at the Sevenwinds Casino Lodge and Convention Center, where Chairman Louis Taylor officially called the meeting to order and opened the floor for nominations to the Tribal Governing Board. Thirty-two (32) tribal members were nominated during the caucus. In accordance with election procedures, the nominees’ names were placed in a bowl and randomly drawn to determine the order in which they will appear on the 2025 Primary Election Ballot. Nominees have three (3) business days to accept their nominations and complete the required paperwork. The deadline to accept is Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 4:30pm CST. OFFICIAL FORMS FOR NOMINEES Attachment G – Prerequisite Certification Instructions Attachment H – Acceptance Form Attachment I – Prerequisite Certification For Primary Ballot Release & Authorization for Background Check TGB at the Tribal Caucus – 4/5/2025 The official primary ballot order is as follows: Dulcie Wolfe, Marcy Gouge, Sirella Ford, David Fleming, Thomas A. Isham, Don Carley, Jeff Tribble, Lynette Tribble, Doreen Wolfe, Mike Denasha, Louis Taylor, Mike Tainter, Terrance Manuelito, Billie Joe Taylor, Adam Denasha, Daylene Sharlow-Gokey, Jason Martin, Robert Sharlow, Valerie Hugo, Aaron DeBrot, John Baker, David Scott Bisonette, james Schlender Jr., Tweed Shuman, Danielle Grover, John “Randy” Cadotte, Lorraine Gouge, Janet Quaderer, Jordan St. Germaine, Jeff Crone, Doreen Debrot, and Ryan Bunker Jr. In addition to Board nominations, Election Committee nominations and voting were conducted during the caucus. With three (3) seats open, the following individuals received the highest number of votes and will be seated on the Election Committee: Julie Taylor, Delores Belille, and Mary Tribble. The next two top vote-getters will serve as alternates in the event of a vacancy: Cindy Taylor and Patsy Crone. Observer positions for the 2025 LCO Tribal Elections were also filled. The following individuals were elected to serve as official Observer positions: Kelly Nayquonabe, Flo Thayer, Jennifer Cadotte, Cindy Taylor. Alternates for Observer positions are Julie Snow and Patsy Crone. Details on nominee acceptance, rejection, ad required prerequisites can be found in the LCO Tribal Code of Law, Title ELE – Elections, Sections, ELE.1.5.020 and ELE.1.5.030, available on the LCO Law Library website: Title ELE | Lac Courte Oreilles Law Library. Forms are to be submitted to Caroline Yellowthunder in the LCO Tribal Administration Human Resources Department. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~4/5/2025 LCO Tribal Caucus Update~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is an announcement to inform the community of updates pending to the Tribal Code of Law governing Elections found in the LCO Law Library. Please be advised revisions of the language in the code and attacnments will be shared when available. Every effort is being made to make these changes in an expediated manner. Updates to Attachment I include: All references to Attachment “C” – Acceptance Form will be changed to reference Attachment “H” – Acceptance Form The purpose of these changes will eliminate any confusion regarding required forms to be completed by nominees. The Election Committee apologizes for any confusion regarding this minor oversight, and it is being corrected. Back To All News
Warrior Down – Certified Recovery Coaches
Home Warrior Down / Recovery Coaching April 1-3, 2025 By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov The Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Tribal Nations Opioid Abatement Efforts (TNOAE) program has partnered with the White Bison Wellbriety Movement to bring the Warrior Down training program to the LCO Community. The phrase “Warrior Down” signifies a warrior who has been wounded or incapacitated and requires help. The program establishes a dedicated response team that supports individuals in their recovery journey, ensuring they have access to the resources and community connections necessary to continue their healing process. Warrior Down Facilitator, Mateo Littlebird, who is Pueblo of Laguna/Pueblo of Kewa draws inspiration from his time working in the non-profit sector where he found inspiration in the stories of individuals who had lost everything and fought their way back to becoming a person they never dreamed of. These experiences drive his desire to bring equality of opportunity to our community regardless of past mistakes, status, or circumstance. Staff members from the LCO Men’s Sober Living Facility, Emergency Shelter, and Bizhiki Wellness Center participated in this comprehensive training to become Certified Recovery Coaches. This certification will enhance their ability to serve as leaders in recovery support within the LCO community. Rebecca Williams, Director of the LCO TNOAE program, emphasized the importance of the training: “The goal of this training is to create a response team that will support and provide resources for our sober living program participants as they progress through their recovery. We extend our sincere gratitude to the LCO Tribal Governing Board, TNOAE, and Project Ventures for their generous contributions of gifts in appreciation for our guests’s time and effort in sharing his valuable knowledge with us. . For more information about the Warrior Down program or to inquire about becoming a Certified Recovery Coach, please visit White Bison Warrior Down/Recovery Coach. Additionally, Rebecca Williams can be contacted at 715-699-0981 or vis email at rebecca.williams@lco-nsn.gov. Back To All News
Two Important Announcements From the HTE Powwow Committee
Home “Two Exciting Announcements from the Honor the Earth (HTE) Homecoming Celebration & Pow Wow Committee! 2025 Button Contest The 2025 Button Contest is now open to LCO Tribal Members, ages 13 and older. For any questions, please contact jc.honortheearth@gmail.com Turn your entries in at the Tribal Office or send to jc.honortheearth@gmail.com Download and print the template on the right Deadline for designs – April 23, 2025 2025 Anishinaabekwe Nominations Nominations are also open for the 2025 Anishinaabekwe to be honored at this year’s homecoming celebration and pow wow Nominations can be submitted using the following link: Anishinaabekwe Nomination Link Deadline for nominations – April 22, 2025 Back To All News
Tribal Governing Board Meeting – 3/31/2025
Home LCO Tribal Caucus Held at Sevenwinds Casino Lodge & Convension Center April 5, 2025 By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov Lac Courte Oreilles, WI – The Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Tribal Caucus convened at the Sevenwinds Casino Lodge and Convention Center, where Chairman Louis Taylor officially called the meeting to order and opened the floor for nominations to the Tribal Governing Board. Thirty-to (32) tribal members were nominated during the caucus. In accordance with election procedures, the nominees’ names were placed in a bowl and randomly drawn to determine the order in which they appear on the 2025 Primary Election Ballot. Nominees have three (3) business days to accept their nominations and complete all required paperwork. The deadline to accept is Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 4:30 pm CST. An official primary ballot order is as follows: Dulcie Wolf, Marcy Gouge, Sirella Ford, David Fleming, Thomas A. Isham, Don Carley, Jeff Tribble, Lynette Tribble, Doreen Wolfe, Mike Denasha, Louis Taylor, Mike Tainter, Terrance Manulito, Billie Joe Taylor, Adam Denasha, Daylene Sharlow-Gokey, Jason Martin, Robert Sharlow, Valerie Hugo, Aaron DeBrot, John Baker, David Scott Bisonette, James Schlender Jr., Tweed Shuman, Danielle Grover, John “Randy” Cadotte, Lorraine Gouge, Janet Quaderer, Jordan St. Germaine, Jeff Crone, Doreen Debrot, and Ryan Bunker Jr. In addition to Board nominations, Election Committee nominations and voting were conducted during the caucus. With three seats open, the following individuals received the highest number of votes and will be seated on the Election Committee: Julie Taylor, Delores Belille, and Mary Tribble. The next two top voter-getters will serve as alternates in the event of a vacancy: Cindy Taylor and Patsy Crone. Observer positions for the LCO Tribal Elections were also filled. The following individuals were elected to serve as official Observers: Kelly Nayquonabe, Flo Thayer, Jennifer Cadotte, Cindy Taylor. Alternatives for Observer positions are Julie Snow and Patsy Crone. Details on nominee acceptance, rejection, and required prerequisites can be found in the LCO Tribal Code of Law, Title ELE – Elections, Sections ELE.1.5.020 and ELE.1.5.030, available on the LCO Law Library website: Title ELE | Lac Courte Oreilles Law Library Back To All News
Honoring Ogichidaa Francis Michael “Mike” Tribble
Home Honoring an Ogichidaa Francis Michael “Mike” Tribble By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialist3/28/2025 Francis Michael “Mike” Tribble is widely recognized as an Ogichidaa “Warrior” within Native American communities across the nation. Together with his brother, Fred Tribble, Mike played a pivotal role in challenging the state of Wisconsin to reaffirm treaty rights on ceded territories, thereby enforcing tribal sovereignty. Together with his brother, Fred Tribble, Mike played a pivotal role in challenging the state of Wisconsin to reaffirm treaty rights on ceded territories, thereby enforcing tribal sovereignty. Beyond his advocacy, Mike was a prominant leader in the founding of numerous tribal entities that continue to thrive today. With gratitude and respect, we honor Mike’s legacy, knowing that his impact will reverberate through the generations. Let us celebrate the life he lived – a life full of courage, purpose, and devotion. We remember him, we honor him, and we carry his work forward. The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board issued a Proclamation Honoring the Legacy of Francis Michael “Mike” Tribble on March 28, 2025. Read tribute from TGB here.See the Proclamation here. Back To All News
2025 LCO Tribal Caucus
Home Lac Courte Oreilles 2025 TRIBAL CAUCUS Saturday, April 5, 2025 – 9:00 AM Sevenwinds Casino Convention Center Hayward, WI There will be four (4) vacancies on the Tribal Governing Board for the term of office beginning in July 2025. The three (3) candidates with the highest votes from the General Election shall each receive a four-year term, and the candidate receiving the 4th highest votes will fill the second half of the 2023 vacated seat’s original four-year term. Following the nominations for the Tribal Governing Board, attendees will elect three (3) election committee positions and four (4) polling site observers. Upcoming Dates to Remember Saturday, May 10th, 2025, Primary Election Saturday, June 24th, 2025, General Election **The Tribal Caucus is open to enrolled LCO Tribal Members only.**Must be 18 years old and older to make nominations. Back To All News
FALCON Community Event
Home FALCON Community Event 3/25/2025 By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialistpublicrelations@lco-nsn-gov The Fentanyl Awareness for the Lac Courte Oreilles Nation (FALCON) initiative seeks to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl-laced substances. With overdose deaths escalating at alarming rates, many are unknowingly consuming fentanyl through illegal drugs and counterfeit prescription pills. Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (LCO TGB) Secretary/Treasurer Bill Trepanier expressed, “I wanted to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid abuse. During my time working with the court, I witnessed too many of our people impacted by this crisis, and now I am in a position to make a difference.” Founded in 2024 by Trepanier and Ben Tran, Founder and Creative Director of the award-winning consulting firm Tran Creative., FALCON’s initial efforts focused on raising awareness. They bnegan by conducting over 100 interviews at the Honor the Earth Homecoming Celebration Pow Wow, producing powerful messages about the dangers of opioids. The project is expanding. The Nenaginawaad Board has joined forces with FALCON. This board is focused on drug threat response and is working to update LCO’s 2025 Action Plan. On March 25, 2025, FALCON and Nenaginawaad hosted a community event attended by over 200 members. The event provided a safe space for individuals to share their experiences with opioid addiction, whether personally affected or thorugh loved ones, and marked the beginning of a collective healing process. While progress has been made, more work is underway. Plans for additional events are in development, and FALCON, alongside the Nenaginawaad Board, extends its gratitude to all participants and service providers available at this event for standing in soloidarity. We hope to see these events grow and invite others to join in future efforts. Further details will be shared as plans are finalized. For more information about the FALCON initiative, visit falconlco.com Here Are Some Highlights From the Event [masterslider id=”1″] Back To All News
LCO TGB Submits Letter to BIE on Federal School Voucher Proposal
Home LCO TGB Submits Letter to the Bureau of Indian Education Regarding the Federal Administration’s Proposed School Voucher System By Jennifer CadottePublic Relations Specialist The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (LCO TGB) submitted feedback to the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) regarding the federal administration’s proposed school voucher system. The LCO TGB raised three concerns: insufficient funding for families to access alternative education, existing eligibility through the state’s open enrollment program, and limited educational options in the rural area. The local public school cannot accomodate the number of students served by the tribally controlled BIE school. Review the complete letter here. Back To All News