Sokaogon Chippewa Community News
Student Accomplishments Honored
Last Thursday, students and families attended the Sokaogon Education Awards Banquet at the Mole Lake Conference Center. The event began with the Swamp Creek Bros bringing in the colors. Yvette
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New Tribal Court and ICW Offices Under Construction
You may have noticed that construction is happening at the Sokaogon Chippewa Community Services building. The facility is being remodeled to include new offices for the Tribal Court and Indian…
Ode’-imini-Giizis Powwow
By: Tina L. Van Zile
This was a record year for attendance (approximately 600 on Saturday) at the Powwow. We had 178 registered dancers, 10 drum groups, and a full…
NATOW Conference Strengthens Tourism Efforts
The 2019 Native American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Conference was held at the Bad River Lodge & Casino this week.
NATOW is an inter-Tribal consortium made up
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Kobe Gallion Receives Sheriff’s Scholarship
Kobe Gallion was recently awarded a scholarship from the Forest County Sheriff’s Office. To qualify for the scholarship, Kobe was required to write an essay about what goals he wanted…
“Every Step: A Healing Circle” Video Now Available
The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) presents another film in the series of short videos called “Ogichidaa Storytellers”.
This short film centers on the Healing Circle Run.
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The Northwoods: A Perfect Home for Black Bear
By: Richard D. Ackley, Jr.
“The black bear is viewed as both a symbol of Wisconsin’s wildness and as choice prey. Seeing a black bear in the wild is an
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Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Fallen Warriors
The annual Mole Lake Veteran’s Department Memorial Day Ceremony was held on Monday, May 27th, at the Mole Lake Conference Center. Over 60 community members attended for a drumming ceremony…