MADISON- Today Chair Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 22nd State of the Tribes Address. Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) released the following statement:
“Thank you to the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) and Chair Nicole Boyd for the State of the Tribes Address. Working with Wisconsin’s sovereign tribal nations is vital to our state’s growth and development. Hearing about both their triumphs and their needs is an important piece of understanding how to best serve Wisconsin.”
“Chair Boyd spoke about ensuring access to critical resources such as healthcare, education, and economic security. She also highlighted the necessity of working together to preserve our environment. Wisconsin’s natural resources are a key piece of its identity as a state, and it is an honor to work with our tribal nations to ensure that we are protecting the land that holds so much history.”
“We recognize the shared values and goals of Wisconsin and our tribal nations, and it is a privilege to work with them to ensure that the next generations can continue to thrive together.”
