ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT

The Enrollment Department is responsible for maintaining records and information for Lac Courte Oreilles tribal members and descendants. The Enrollment Department performs a variety of tasks including: keeping current information for members including updated addresses and name changes, assisting with processing applications for enrollment (including DNA testing, confirmation of genealogy and other non-LCO Native blood degrees), assisting the Enrollment Committee in making enrollment recommendations, issuing tribal identification cards and/or certificates of enrollment or descent, maintaining genealogical information, maintaining historical and contemporary data and statistics regarding tribal member demographics, assisting tribal and other entities with information regarding tribal membership, assisting with elections and voters, relinquishments, eligibility for various programs, and other tribal benefits including annual and special payments. The Enrollment Department also assists the Enrollment Committee in performing its delegated duties.