Lac Courte Oreilles

Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: June 16, 2025
By Jennifer Cadotte, Public Relations Specialist
715-699-3384, publicrelations@lco-nsn.gov

 

Governor Evers Attends 32nd Annual GLIFWC Partners Event at Lac Courte Oreilles

Retired Green Bay Packer Players, Tribal, Federal, and State Officials along with community members attending the Partners in Fishing Event hosted by GLIFWC at The Landing Resort on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, WI | Photo by Jennifer Cadotte, Public Relations Specialist
Lac Courte Oreilles, Wis. – June 5, 2025 – The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) hosted its 32nd Annual Wisconsin Joint Assessment Steering Committee Partners Event at The Landing Resort on the scenic Chippewa Flowage, within the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Reservation. The annual gathering drew a diverse mix of Tribal, Federal, and State natural resource officials, including a special visit from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.
Governor Evers met with event participants, acknowledging the importance of the longstanding partnership between sovereign Tribal Nations and the State of Wisconsin in managing shared natural resources.
Tribal, Federal, and State Officials attending a lunch buffet at The Landing Resort, Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, WI during the Partners in Fishing Event hosted by GLIFWC. | Photo by Jennifer Cadotte, Public Relations Specialist.

“This event offers a unique opportunity for Tribal, Federal, and State Leaders to have genuine conversations in an unconventional way.  Meetings do not always need to take place in boardrooms,” said Jason Schlender, Executive Administrator of GLIFWC.

Established in 1993, the Partners Event promotes cooperation, trust, and coordination among various agencies involved in the stewardship of fishery resources across the ceded territories. Led by the Wisconsin Joint Assessment Steering Committee, the event features both formal sessions and informal activities that foster relationship-building—such as guided fishing excursions, cultural exchanges, and inspirational talks by community leaders and former Green Bay Packers players.
Governor Tony Evers enjoying lunch at The Landing Resort.  |  Photo by Jennifer Cadotte, Public Relations Specialist

The event highlights the critical role of tribal sovereignty in natural resource management and the successes of decades-long collaboration to protect the Great Lakes and ensure sustainability for future generations.
For more information on the event and GLIFWC’s initiatives, visit glifwc.org.