LCO Community Cannabis Survey 2
About This Survey:
The Lac Courte Oreilles Community Cannabis Committee (LCO CCC) invites community members to participate in this second survey focused on cannabis education, resources, and community engagement preferences .
This survey builds on earlier feedback and aims to better understand how the community would like to receive information, learn about cannabis-related topics, and engage in future discussions or opportunities . Topics may include preferred formats for education (such as workshops, online resources, or guest-led sessions), general knowledge interests, and ways to ensure information is shared in a respectful, accessible, and culturally appropriate manner.
Purpose:
Your responses will help guide the Committee in developing community-centered education initiatives and ensuring that future planning reflects the voices, concerns, and priorities of LCO members.
This survey is for informational and planning purposes only and does not promote the sale or use of cannabis.
Eligibility Notice:
Participation in this survey is limited to Lac Courte Oreilles community members who are 18 years of age or older , due to the subject matter involving cannabis. This survey is not limited to tribal members only, if you live or work in the LCO community we ask that you please participate.
Your Voice Matters:
We appreciate your time and input as we continue working toward transparent, thoughtful, and community-driven decision-making.
Vote
For Andrew Ynnocencio and Guy Reiter, both members of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, voting from your heart is a way to protect Indigenous people’s way of life and future.
“Every time I go out and vote, I think of the future. Mainly my daughter, my everything,” Ynnocencio said. “I also think about my grandmother, my mom, and my community. Vote for your people, your rights, and the people you love.”
Reiter agreed.
“We must vote from our hearts, our compassion, and our understanding,” he said, adding, “There isn’t anyone in this country who understands this land better than we do because of our participation here and our stories.”
As Native people, it’s important to vote in our elections – Tribal, state, and federal elections – to protect our culture, languages, and ways of life. The people elected have the power to make decisions that impact our Tribal nations and daily lives. When we vote, we choose our leaders and we have a say in our future.
The next election is Tuesday, April 7, and we will have the opportunity to vote for a new justice to sit on the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the next 10 years. Depending on where you live, there may also be races for circuit court judges, county boards, city councils, school boards, and more.
Our votes have a long-lasting effect on our future generations. When we go to our polling places to cast our ballots, we think of those who came before us and remember that it is a way of protecting our future and our sovereignty. It’s important, now more than ever, to uplift one another’s voices and encourage one another to vote.
In the same way that we work to maintain traditions within our family, we encourage people to vote as one of those traditions. In our communities, traditions survive because we practice them repeatedly. Casting your ballot is the same way. When we show up collectively, and repeatedly, our voices and communities are stronger.
Find voting information you need, such as where to vote and what to bring to the polls at www.conservationvoices.org/vote. To see nonpartisan candidate information, visit www.vote411.org hosted by the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. You can also reach out to the team at Wisconsin Native Vote with any questions at info@conservationvoices.org.
Every single vote is important for our people. Make your voice heard and vote on Tuesday, April 7.
Eye Care without the Wait: Meet Dr. Greg & Dr. Suzette Blahnik, OD
Dr. Greg and Dr. Suzette Blahnik are board-certified optometrists with over 30 years of experience providing comprehensive eye care. Dr. Greg has served Native American communities for 10 years and Dr. Suzette for 4 years. In what they call their “second career,” they are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and experience with Native communities and strive to understand and respect Native traditions and culture.
They provide routine eye exams for all ages as well as medical care for conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Both doctors have extensive experience managing diabetic eye disease. They also offer urgent and emergency care for eye injuries, infections (such as pink eye), and sudden vision problems.
Dr. Greg specializes in pediatric and emergency eye care, while Dr. Suzette focuses on glaucoma and retinal care. They work closely with medical and diabetic care teams, recognizing that many health conditions can affect eye health.
Their mission is to provide timely access to care with minimal waiting. There is no wait list, and most appointments are available within 2–3 weeks, with urgent problems seen anytime.
Now in their second year at LCO, the Blahniks enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, berry picking, and mushroom foraging; they also enjoy spending time with their large extended family. The Blahniks are also big fans of the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Wisconsin Badgers.
The clinic’s optical department continues to grow, offering durable frame selections, high-quality lenses from a local lab, quick turnaround times, warranties, and repair/adjustment services. Tribal benefits are available for LCO members, and others may purchase glasses at cost with no markup.
To schedule an optometry appointment, please call 715-638-5100