Sokaogon Chippewa Community News
Wiza’s BabyCakes Wins Best Dessert
Ashley Wiza, daughter of Carla Storm and Charlie Van Zile, is the owner of Wiza’s BabyCakes in Plover. Last weekend, Ashley and her daughter Morgan competed at the 15th annual…
Mikwendaagoziwag (We Remember Them) Memorial
Last Wednesday, July 31st, Ojibwe from across the region gathered to remember those Ancestors who perished along the way to Sandy Lake, MN. In an attempt to force the Ojibwe…
Partnership Advances Opportunities for Native American Entrepreneurs
As part of an ongoing commitment to expanding Wisconsin’s economy through effective partnerships, the Wisconsin Economic Development Association(WEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
Veterans Golf Outing
By: Richard D. Ackley, Jr. Beautiful warm temperatures and bright sunny skies welcomed 88 participants to the 2019 Veteran’s Golf Outing to benefit Mole Lake Veterans programs. This year’s event,…
Community Roundtable Discusses Traditional Foods
By: Richard D. Ackley, Jr.
The Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) welcomed 17 people gathered to the Mole Lake Casino & Lodge Conference Center last Wednesday, July
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Now Starring in Children’s Cartoons: Authentic Indigenous Characters
By: National Public Radio (NPR) For decades, animated children’s stories included negative stereotypes of Indigenous people.
There was Disney’s Pocahontas, which presented the daughter of a Powhatan chief in a
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Jeep Jamboree Attracts Hundreds
By: Mazie Vincent, WJFW Channel 12 More than 120 Jeep owners made their way to Mole Lake to go off-roading through the trails of the Sokaogon…
Healing Circle Run/Walk
The Healing Circle Run/Walk passed through our community earlier this week. We welcomed everyone with a feast and ceremony as they left for Lac Vieux Desert. The Healing Circle Run/Walk…