Sokaogon Chippewa Community News
Prevention Week Raises Awareness
National Prevention Week was observed last week. This annual observance is designed to raise awareness of the types of services available for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA), and to…
Tribal PD Recognized by Justice Department
The Sokaogon Chippewa Community Police Department (SCCPD) received official recognition from the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) on May 14, 2019, as having the authority to exercise state law enforcement…
Tribe to Benefit from Aging Advocates Efforts
By: Richard D. Ackley, Jr. The Wisconsin state budget is a hot topic as legislators met in joint session last Tuesday to work on the 2019-2021 Biennial Budget. The budget…
Upcoming Controlled Burn
The Sokaogon Environmental and Forestry Departments are combining their efforts to improve local habitat in the field west of Highway 55. Trees and shrubs are being planted that are conducive to…
Captain Jordan Marvin Nominated as Commander
U.S. Army Captain Jordan Marvin was nominated to be the next commander of Bravo Company; Allied Forces North Battalion (AFNORTH), U.S. NATO Brigade located in Mons, Belgium.
Bravo Company
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Environmental Department Begins Honey Bee Project
Two new honey bee houses, or “honey supers”, were recently constructed as part of an educational project for the youth and community members. The houses were placed in a fenced-in…
Arbor Damaged at the Powwow Grounds
The arbor at the Strawberry Moon Powwow Grounds collapsed during the winter due to heavy snow accumulation.
Joe Kane, Sokaogon Chippewa Housing Director, said that work on a new…
Mole Lake Fisheries Working to Keep Lakes Stocked
Fishing is an important part of Wisconsin tourism and Tribal life, but it takes a dedicated team and scientific management to keep fish populations healthy.
The SCC Mole Lake Fisheries
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GLIFWC’s Salute to Tribal Fish Hatcheries
Public waters across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan benefit from Tribal fish hatcheries. Many Tribes are upgrading their facilities in 2019 including Mille Lacs Band, Lac Courte Oreilles, Mole
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