State of the Tribes

The leader of a northeastern Wisconsin tribe has implored lawmakers to do more to address tribal concerns about pollution, health care and violence against Native American women.

Chairman Robert Van Zile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community Mole Lake Band will give the 2023 State of the Tribe address.

On Tuesday, the Wisconsin Legislature held its 18th annual State of the Tribes address, which gives the state's tribal leaders the opportunity to present the challenges and achievements of Wisconsin's tribal communities to the lawmakers.

Stereotypes, racism, and common misconceptions about Native Americans were a central piece of this year’s State of the Tribes address.The President of the…

Forest County Potawatomi Chair Ned Daniels, Jr. delivered the annual 'State of the Tribes' address to the Wisconsin legislature last Tuesday.Daniels, Jr.…

Following the recent arrests of five men in the death of 25-year-old Wayne Valliere, Jr. of Lac du Flambeau, the Lac du Flambeau Band Of Lake Superior…

The President of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians told Wisconsin legislators they should not repeal the Mining Moratorium bill. The bill was…

Wisconsin’s tribes are asking for dual-language signage and more power over public education in their communities.Chairman Chris McGeshick of the Sokaogon…

One Lac du Flambeau tribal member is reflecting on the importance of the annual state of the tribes address. Performer and tribal liaison for the state…