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Community News

June 29, 2023

Mino Niiyo Giizhigad Gigizhebaawagad,

(Good Thursday Morning)

We hope you are doing well.

Tribal Offices and the Clinic will be closed on Monday and Tuesday in observance of Independence Day.

The Mole Lake Casino & Lodge is hosting a free fireworks show on July 4th at 9:30 pm. The best views will be from behind the Lodge. Park and watch from your car or bring some chairs. All ages are welcome!

We hope you have a great day, and a fun and safe weekend.

Clinic Welcomes Dr. Carujo

Chi Miigwech for Help at the Pow Wow

The Pow Wow Committee, including Tootsie, Security and Dan Schiller (Fire Keeper) thank the following people for their help with this year’s 2023 Odé-Imini-Giizis Pow Wow:

Cece Poler
Mike McGeshick Bottea
Krystal Poler
Denise Smith-LaBine
Tina B. Van Zile
Jed Kegley/Burnett
Kim McGeshick
Becky Van Zile
Dillion Wagnitz
Connie Van Zile
Eric Amundson
Arena Directors: Keith Van Zile and Leelyn Van Zile

The Committee also thanks the following people who were cooks and volunteers for the Feast:

Rose Curtis
Jeannie Van Zile
Mike Kane
Carmen McGeshick
Art & Stacy Van Zile
Tina B. Van Zile
Krystal Poler
Jeremy Van Zile
Connie Van Zile
Lorraine Van Zile (Bear)
Virginia Poler
Ryan Randall
Roberta Crawford
Wayne LaBine
Becky Van Zile
Kristen McGeshick
Mackenzi McGeshick
Troy Soldier, Jr.
Vincent Amundson
Mike Burnett, Jr.
Savannah Spaude

Thank you to Cheryl Marvin and Savannah Wagnitz for volunteering with First Aide.

Tribal Council Board Selections

The Tribal Council has made selections for Gaming and Election Boards:

Gaming Board

Krystal Poler
Beth Maedke
Sally McGeshick
Thomas McGeshick
Eugene VanZile

Election Board

Coleen Poler
Joe Kane
Cheryl Marvin
Preston Krusensterna
Richard Ackley, Jr.
Karen Hammer

The Constitution Committee has six openings.

For more information, please contact:

Rachel DeCorah Toyebo, Tribal Secretary

Phone: 715-478-7581

Email: rachel.decorah-toyebo@scc-nsn.gov

Menominee Site Listed on National Register of Historic Places

Housing Report Available for Review

The Sokaogon Chippewa Housing Authority is preparing to submit its Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

This report outlines the accomplishments related to the Indian Housing Block Grant Program for the fiscal year 2022.

The report is available for review and comment at the Housing Authority office.

If you have any questions, please submit them to Walter Panick, Executive Director.

Elder Vouchers for Farmer's Markets

Elder Services is now a vendor for the Wisconsin Farmer's Market program.

Tribal Elders may visit Carla Storm to complete an application to receive a one-time packet and $35 in vouchers to spend at local farmer’s markets. Josh’s Corn Stand has been added to the list.

Nalox-ZONE Program Community Survey

The anonymous Narcan access and stigma survey asks about your perceptions and experiences related to the Nalox-ZONE box installed in your community, Narcan access and stigma.

This survey is anonymous.

Please take a few moments to share your experiences and perceptions.

Click here to take the short survey.

Tribal ARPA Long-Term Care Funding

Rec Center Announcements

Summer Ojibwe Language Sessions

Wednesdays at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm

at the Rec Center or on Zoom

Click on the Image for the Zoom Link

Elder Services Announcements

No Elder Meals on Monday and Tuesday

There will not be any Elder meals or home delivery on Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th.

It’s a great opportunity for families to gather and share a meal together ?

June Birthdays

June Menu

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Community Announcements

Upcoming Community Events

Employment Opportunities

Sokaogon Chippewa Community Opportunities:

Click on the title to view the job description.

For more information, contact the Sokaogon Chippewa Human Resource Department at 715-478-7663 or email hr@scc-nsn.gov.

Mole Lake Casino Opportunities:

Bingo – Floor Worker
Bingo – Front Line Worker
Coffee Pot – Barista
GameTime Sports Bar – Bar-back
Information Technology (IT)
Lodge – Front Desk - 2nd Shift
Lodge – Housekeeping
Lodge – Housemen/Women
Players Club Representative - 2nd Shift
Security Officers

View the employment application here.

For more information, please visit the Casino's website or contact Thomas E. Van Zile, Human Resource Manager of the Mole Lake Casino Lodge & Conference Center, at 715-478-7549.