Lorraine Gouge

“We swore an oath to uphold both the constitution of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and of the United States of America. We fully intend to uphold these promises and ask for patience and understanding as we proceed through this time of transition. We look forward to moving forward in a positive direction.”

Sylvia Bracklin-Baker

Photo of Lori Taguma (left) and Sylvia Bracklin-Baker (right). Photo courtesy of Sylvia Bracklin-Baker.

Told by her daughter, Lori Taguma My mom—she did a lot for our Tribe, and she grew up on the reservation in a house that was built by her father and mother. My mom, Sylvia Bracklin, and her older sister, Betty, have been collecting the history of our Tribe for all their lives. . .In 2017, […]

Dorothy “Dotty” Crust

“Bright Light In The Sky Woman” Waasegiizhigikwe| “Bright Light In The Sky Woman” My name is Dorothy Marie Trepanier Crust. I am an addictions counselor by trade currently working in Administrations in the Healing and Wellness Court. I was raised away from my family, but I do remember my grandma, and I remember hiding behind […]

Stephan Coyote Fritz

Stephan Coyote Fritz has been making, playing, and teaching how to play the American Indian flute for over 30 years. His experience in music and knowledge of the craft cover all aspects of the flute, which he presents to the student in a personal style called “The Way of the Flute.” As a professional, Stephan […]