MADISON – Chairwoman Nicole Boyd from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivered the 22nd annual State of the Tribes address at the State Capitol. The State of the Tribes address is an opportunity for the people of Wisconsin to understand the unique challenges facing Wisconsin’s Native inhabitants and to celebrate the triumphs of the past year. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:
“The State of the Tribes address is an important tradition where members of the legislature hear directly from tribal leaders on current challenges and opportunities for Wisconsin’s Native inhabitants. This address is an important opportunity for us to strengthen our relationships with sovereign tribal nations and to listen, to hear, and to seek to understand our tribal partners. I appreciate Chairwoman Nicole Boyd’s remarks, and I look forward to working together to ensure that our land and people are protected and able to thrive.
“Chairwoman Boyd spoke about many of our shared goals, including equitable access to education, protection of our natural resources, mental health and substance use disorder prevention, and access to quality and affordable healthcare.
“I want to recognize the important work Wisconsin tribes are doing in these areas, and the value of our partnership. As Chairwoman Boyd emphasized, we must band together and work to fulfill our moral obligation to ensure that our water, air, land, and people are protected. I look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationships so we can move forward, together.”
Rep. Vining represents the 13th Assembly District, which includes Elm Grove, and parts of Wauwatosa and Brookfield. For more information visit Rep. Vining’s website here.
