“This is an effort on the part of the Attorney General’s office to stop crimes against children in
LCO to Establish Harvest Camp at Penokee Hills
Lac Courte Oreilles will establish a harvest camp at Old Plummer Camp Village off Moore Park Road in the Penokee Hills three miles east of the Ashland/Iron County line along the south side of Highway 77
Tribal Governing Board Meets with Hayward School Board
Boards form ad hoc committee to address Act 31 implementation in the State of Wisconsin, establishing standards for teaching Native American culture and history
Lac Courte Oreilles Holds Veterans Monument Dedication
Veterans from Lac Courte Oreilles joined members of the public and tribal officials for a recognition and dedication ceremony for the newly-erected Veterans Monument
WI Gov Scott Walker Meets with Tribes at Lac Courte Oreilles
isconsin Governor Scott Walker met with Lac Courte Oreilles and other tribal officials from across the state at the Lac Courte Oreilles tribal office November 8.
Dr. Rick St. Germaine Recognized as Educator of the Year
Prolific writer, speaker and charismatic leader from Lac Courte Oreilles, Dr. Richard St. Germaine, received the 2012 Educator of the Year Award at the National Indian Education Association Convention.
New Community Safety Center Established
A new Lac Courte Oreilles Safety Center has been established and was lauded by law enforcement, tribal government and community organizers at a ribbon cutting ceremony June 12.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Wisconsin Attorney General Van Hollen Visits LCO Boys and Girls Club
“This is an effort on the part of the Attorney General’s office to stop crimes against children in
L.E.A.R.N. Commission Discusses Present and Future Educational Opportunities, Focus on Students
HAYWARD, WI – The Lac Courte Oreilles Education Advancement Resource Network (LEARN) Commission held its third meeting March 1, bringing together educational and departmental leaders from across the Lac Courte Oreilles community to discuss educational resources and opportunities for students.Facilitated by Dr. John “Little Bird” Anderson and Dr. Rick St. Germaine, goals of the meeting included a breakout session for workgroups to identify improvements and recommendations to LEARN Commission goals and objectives. With a focus on encouraging students to complete their educations, LEARN Commission members sorted through objectives offering discussion on a variety of topics.
Among the recommendations proposed were how to develop sustainable educational opportunities and encourage positive family values and moral codes that support education. A common theme was how to get parents involved in the education of their children and promote healthy, life-long learning habits. Others voiced support for restoring the Ojibwe language among LCO students, reaching out to the greater public to help diversify the
Ojibwe Indian values and culture curriculum enriches learning opportunities for tribal children. Students perform with greater proficiency who are motivated and inspired by education officials who consistently raise higher expectations in the learning environment. One of the goals for improving educational opportunities among LCO students is to instill a love of life-long learning.
The LEARN Commission is chartered to examine tribal educational resources and make recommendations for improvements to help assure a higher success rate among students. The Commission will produce a long-term plan for growth and sustainability of education programs and initiatives.
The LEARN Commission is guided by historic tribal values of the Midewiwin Code for Long Life and Wisdom tenets that include: Thank the Creator for all his gifts; honor the aged; honor life in all its forms; honor women; honor promises; honor kindness; and be peaceful.
The LEARN Commission was established through a resolution adopted by the LCO Tribal Governing Board in November 2011. The commission is chartered with identifying how LCO can improve its educational system and make positive changes to increase matriculation among students of all ages. The LEARN Commission is comprised of members from LCO Tribal Governing Board; UW-Extension; K-12 educators; LCO Ojibwe Community College; Early Head Start; Waadookodaading; Hayward Schools; and others. Dr. John “Little Bird”
