Dagwaagin (Fall) is quickly approaching, and we are beginning to see the leaves change.

We hope you have a great day and terrific weekend!

The 1st Annual Manoomin Pow Wow was held last weekend at the Strawberry Moon Pow Wow Grounds.

This traditional Pow Wow was sponsored by Sokaogon Finance, Inc., the Sokaogon Chippewa Tribe and the Mole Lake Casino.

The rain didn't dampen spirits or dancing - it was a great turnout! View more photos on the Tribe's Facebook page.

By Associated Press | From WXPR

The government has renamed more than two dozen lakes and other sites on federal land in Wisconsin to remove a racist term for a Native American woman.

The changes announced Thursday capped a nearly yearlong process that began when Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, an American Indian, took office in 2021 and worked to remove the offensive word “squaw” from the names of nearly 650 peaks, lakes, streams and other places nationwide.

“I feel a deep obligation to use my platform to ensure that our public lands and waters are accessible and welcoming. That starts with removing racist and derogatory names that have graced federal locations for far too long," said Haaland, from Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico.

View the April 2022 story by Erin Gottsacker, WXPR, on why renaming Wisconsin lakes and creeks matters to local Indigenous women.

By Dan Kraker For NPR News

The tiny Lac La Croix pony, also known as the Ojibwe horse, faced extinction decades ago, but on-going efforts aim to help the breed survive.

A breed of tiny horses once faced extinction and is now recovering. The Lac La Croix pony, also known as the Ojibwe horse, is found mostly in the thick forests along the U.S.-Canadian border. Minnesota Public Radio's Dan Kraker reports on the effort to keep it there.

The Northwoods COPE Coalition is working with local businesses and schools in Forest, Oneida and Vilas Counties to connect people who may have thoughts, or know someone who has thoughts, of suicide and offer resources for help.

988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress, including:

988 and chat 988lifeline.org can also be used by loved ones who may be worried about an individual who may need crisis support.

The Northwood’s Community, Outreach, Prevention and Education Coalition (COPE) addresses mental health and substance use concerns in Forest, Oneida and Vilas Counties. The group is comprised of community partners including school districts, healthcare, private mental health providers, veteran’s services, local health departments and UW-Extensions.

If you have any questions, contact Heidi Pritzl, Aspirus Koller Behavioral Health, at 715-477-3062, or Julie Christensen, Vilas County Public Health Department, at 715-479-3659.

The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) introduced the Summer Fill Program that began July 11, 2022.

Eligible customers must receive a referral from their local community action agency. Click here for contact information in your area.

For more information, contact Kimberlee A. Soldier, Interim Director, Human Resources, at 715-478-7663.

Mole Lake Casino Opportunities:

View the 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.

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