Crandon Trick-or-Treating is Monday, October 31st from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at participating residences.

The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center is excited to present a new fitness program called Powwow Dance Aerobics: Dance Your Way to Fitness, featuring Dallas Arcand and Aerobics Artists Chanelle Monroe and Shanley Spence.

Dallas, a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer from the Alexander First Nation (Kipohtakaw) Treaty 6 in Alberta, Canada, brings together powwow dancing, aerobics, and fitness to lead participants through this program.

This fitness program is geared toward people of all skill levels and is suitable for all ages, from toddlers to Elders. The program includes an:

The purpose of this program is to increase access to fitness programs for Native people in a format that is innovative, effective, culturally appropriate, and accessible to all of Indian Country.

The fitness program is available in multiple formats:

By Interlochen Public Radio - Producer: Patrick Shea, Sierra Clark, Editor / Host: Dan Wanschura, Music: Kai Engel, Podington Bear and Ketsa.

According to an Anishinaabe prophecy, manoomin – wild rice – is what brought the Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples to the Great Lakes. Since time immemorial, it’s been a staple food and a part of cultural identity.

The annual grass produces a nutritious seed, which ripens in the fall. It was once abundant in most lakes, streams and rivers throughout the region. But starting in the late 1800s, manoomin’s decline was fast and widespread.

Just like the plant itself, a lot of knowledge around harvesting practices has been lost as well. In this story, hear from the Anishinaabek fighting to save “the food that grows on the water.”

For information on candidates and ballot items, the League of Women Voters has unbiased voter information at Vote411.

MyVoteWisconsin provides resources including:

For more details about the election process, consult the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) website and visit their Elections101 and Frequently Asked Questions pages.

Influenza is a contagious disease that can be serious. We encourage you to take action and protect yourself and others from the flu.

Please call the Sokaogon Chippewa Health Clinic at 715-478-5180 to schedule your flu vaccine today.

The Johnson O'Malley (JOM) Parent Committee is seeking members. If you are interested, please call Denise Smith-LaBine at 715-478-6143.

The SCC Health Clinic is now offering the NEW updated COVID-19 booster and has both Pfizer and Moderna booster shots available.

Please call the Clinic at 715-478-5180 to see if you are eligible for the booster. Please keep in mind that the reception will notify medical staff to check for eligibility before scheduling.

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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