Odaawaa-Zaaga’iganiing, the Lac Courte Oreilles Band, will sustain our heritage, preserving our past, strengthening our present, and embracing our future. We will defend our inherent sovereign rights and safeguard Mother Earth. We will provide for the educational, health, social welfare, and economic stability of the present and future generations.
The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board is the elected governing authority of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. This seven-member body represents the Band and its tribal membership, ensuring the preservation of sovereignty, cultural heritage, and the advancement of community well-being.
Board members serve four-year terms, with elections staggered every two years to maintain continuity in leadership. In June 2025, Jordan St.Germaine, Don Carley, Janet Quaderer, and Lorraine Gouge were elected. The remaining members – Gary “Little Guy” Clause, William Trepanier, and Michelle Beaudin – are scheduled for re-election in June 2027. Following each election, the Board selects its officers: Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary-Treasurer.