11/04/2025

LAC DU FLAMBEAU – Due to the Government Shutdown and FoodShare benefits not being issued for November, the Lac Du Flambeau Economic Support/TANF Program is offering temporary, limited food assistance for Foodshare and TANF eligible households in Iron, Vilas or Oneida Counties for tribal members.  Some Eligibility requirements do apply.  Eligible households will receive a $100 food voucher per eligible household member redeemable at the Ojibwe Market.  Those receiving food benefits must use the food voucher in its entirety on the day of issuance. 

11/04/2025

N. WISCONSIN - In an historic act of reparations, Franciscan Sisters have returned Maywood property to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, marking the first time a Catholic institution has returned Northern Wisconsin land to a tribal nation. The president of the Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration said the transfer presents an opportunity to acknowledge the trauma caused by taking tribal children from their homes and putting them into boarding schools created. Tribal leaders plan to transform the land into a space for spiritual events and education, hoping to revive Ojibwe culture. It is hoped the return will inspire other institutions, creating a ripple effect across the country.

11/04/2025

GOGEBIC / IRON COUNTY - Battle of the Badges committee members met with the 5 organizations that were given donations this year. DOVE, Shop with a Cop, HOPE, The Joy of Giving Program, and the NICER programs.  With the help of the communities, the committee was able donate each organization $3,765.00