Sokaogon Chippewa Community
Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians

Minwadjimowin
Speaking Something Good
Community News
July 7, 2022
Good Morning,
We hope you are doing well today and enjoying the beautiful weather.

Today's Tid Bits: It's National Father Daughter Take a Walk Day. It's also National Strawberry Sundae Day. That sounds like a good combination - ice cream and a walk!

We wish you a good day and a terrific weekend!
Upcoming Events
Parent Committee Seeking Members
Nalox-Zone Box at C-Store
The first Nalox-Zone box was recently installed at the C-Store. It is located between the men’s and women’s restrooms.

The Nalox-Zone box is a small, free Narcan vending machine.
From left: Jeremy Maki, C-Store Manager, Marisa Van Zile, Peer Support Specialist, and Aaron Clayborn.
Nalox, also known as Naloxone, is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose.

Aaron Clayborn from Wisconsin Voices for Recovery performed the installation and provided Narcan training at the Mole Lake Lodge.

Our community will be receiving more Nalox-Zone boxes in the future.
Healing Run/Walk Begins Saturday
The 2022 Healing Circle Run begins this Saturday, July 9th, and continues through Friday, July 15th.

The Healing Circle Run is a prayer for healing. It is an opportunity to pray for healing for ourselves, our families, our communities, our nation, Aki and all our relatives. This seven-day run connects 10 tribal nations throughout the Ojibwe Ceded Territory. 

Join us as we run our homelands, or walk/run in prayer and unity from wherever you are.
Click on the image above to view the Every Step: A Healing Circle video.

"I'm always trying to think back... think back to help us to think forward."

"This is our way of life. If we follow this path again, we will be strong again."
Brighter Days
Marisa VanZile, Peer Support Specialist, and Kerry Fox, VOCA Director, had an information table at the Strawberry Moon Powwow to bring awareness of the programming Brighter Days offers for our community.

"We are grateful to those who stopped and chatted with us. I truly appreciate it! It feels wonderful to be back working within my community," said Kerry.
Wisconsin Native Vote Hiring
Wisconsin Conservation Voices is here to ensure that all of us can enjoy the beauty and benefits of a clean, healthy environment.

Join Wisconsin Native Vote to make a difference in your community by educating voters and helping to increase voter turnout. Wisconsin Conservation Voices is looking for energetic and outgoing organizers to join our Native Vote team. These positions will primarily focus on nonpartisan voter registration, education, engagement, and building and managing a team of volunteers.
  • Forest County Potawatomi Organizer
  • Regional Tribal Organizers
  • Native Vote Youth Organizer - This position is funded for three years and can be either a full-time or part-time position.
COVID Update
Since July 1st, the SCC ICS Team has identified five new Covid-19 cases among Tribal Members, employees of the Tribe, and Mole Lake Community members.

Vaccination against Covid-19 still remains one of the most effective methods to protect yourself from severe illness. It is highly recommended that you contact SCC Health Clinic to schedule an appointment to be vaccinated if you are able and haven't already done so.

If you are unsure about whether you need a booster, visit this link to determine if you are eligible.
Community Announcements
Community Clean Up Week Begins July 11th
Understanding Gaslighting
Domestic Abuse Run & Walk Prep Meetings
Walking Wellness Challenge
2023 NAIG Tryouts
The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council is pleased to announce Halifax, Nova Scotia will have the honor of hosting the North American Indigenous Games from July 15-23, 2023.

NAIG 2023 will bring together more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756 Indigenous Nations celebrating, sharing and reconnecting through sport and culture with the help of 3,000 volunteers.

Tryouts for the 2023 team are being held. For more information, please email Wayne LaBine or call (715) 478-3830.
Community Events
Farm to Table Cooking Classes
Click on the image to email Nicole or call (715) 478-4910
Ojibwe Language Classes
Mondays at the Rec Center
Medicine Bear Community Group
Every Thursday at 6:00 pm
Tribal Enrollment Committee Meetings
Monday, July 11th and Monday, July 25th
Tribal Council Meeting
Monday, July 18th
Youth Basketball Camp
Thursday, July 21st and Friday, July 22nd
Mending Broken Hearts for Men and Women
Friday, July 22nd and Friday, July 29th
Addressing Gender-Based Violence
Wednesday, July 27th and Thursday, July 28th
Pipe Ceremony and Feast
Thursday, July 28th
Forest County National Night Out
Tuesday, August 2nd
Brighter Days 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run & Walk
Saturday, October 1st
Employment Opportunities
The Sokaogon Chippewa Community Opportunities:
For more information, contact Kimberlee A. Soldier, Interim Director, Human Resources, at 715-478-7663.

For information on Sokaogon Finance, Inc. (SFI) positions, please email Gloria Toyebo.
Mole Lake Casino Opportunities:

  • Bingo - All Positions
  • Bartender
  • Casino/Lodge Housekeeping
  • Coffee Pot Barista
  • Hostess/Waitress
  • IT (Information Technology)
  • Prep Cook
  • Promotions/Players Club Representative
  • Security Officer
  • Surveillance Officer
  • Utilities Maintenance


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.
Other Employment Opportunities:

Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission:

The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council:

Nicolet College:
Share Your News!
The weekly e-newsletter is sent every Thursday morning, excluding holidays.

If you have something you wish to share, please email your information by Tuesday afternoon.
Miigwech,

Kim Swisher
Office: 715-437-0090
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