National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

On May 5, 2023, Woodland Women in collaboration with Wisconsin Women’s Council and the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Taskforce hosted an event for the National Day of Awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) movement. Speakers include Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez and Menominee Tribal Legislator Rachel Fernandez.

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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force

On April 7, 2023, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force met.. Agenda: Convene Opening Remarks Approval of Minutes from 9/16/22 Meeting* Next Steps Forward Final Report and Implementation Plan Review of draft recommendations Feedback and discussion Update on State Budget* Time for comment from members of the public Adjourn

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2022 Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations

On December 13, 2022, the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations met. Agenda: Discussion of Topics for Committee Approval: 2023 LRB-0011/1, relating to model academic standards related to American Indian studies, informational materials related to a school board’s obligation to provide instruction on American Indians, and the American Indian studies requirement for teacher licensure • 2023 […]

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2022 Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations

On September 27, 2022, the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations met. Agenda: Presentations by invited speakers: Kevyn Radcliffe, Legislative Liaison, and David O’Connor, American Indian Studies Consultant, Department of Public Instruction Staff from the Wisconsin Indian Education Association Discussion of items for committee study: LRB-0012/P1 – tribal regalia LRB-0014/P1 – school attendance LRB-0265/P1 – Indigenous […]

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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force

On September 16, 2022, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force met. Agenda: The Improve Group/Bowman Performance Consulting MMIW/R Research Guidance Document Final Report/Implementation Plan Update and Inclusion Deadline for recommendations Danica Zawieja- Asst. Tribal Attorney – Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin “ICWA, Brackeen Update, and Foster Care Path to MMIP”

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2022 Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations

On August 18, 2022, the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations held a meeting. The committee is directed to study issues relating to American Indians and the American Indian tribes and bands in this state and develop specific recommendations and legislative proposals relating to these issues. [s. 13.83 (3), Stats.] Agenda: Discussion of topics for committee […]

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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force

On June 17, 2022, the Task Force on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women held a meeting. Agenda: Opening Remarks May 5th MMIW Day of Awareness Video Time for families Special Agent Bryan Kastelic – NADGI Task Force Commander “Native American Drug and Gang Initiative (NADGI) Task Force”  Hallie White-Executive Director/Attorney at Law Southwest Center for […]

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Wisconsin Women's Council: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women's Day Rally

On May 5, 2022, the Wisconsin Women’s Council hosted an event recognizing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Day. Speakers: Rachel Fernandez, Executive Director Maeqtekuahkihkiw Metaemohsak, Inc., Woodland Women Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and Member, Wisconsin Women’s Council Shannon Holsey, President Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians Member, Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women […]

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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force

On March 18, 2022, the Task Force on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women will hold a meeting. Agenda: Opening Flute Song: Michael “Laughing Fox” Charette Time for Families Roll Call Approval of Minutes New Member Introductions: Taylor Kraus, whose title is “Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of WI Subcommittee Updates Update on Work Towards Task […]

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2022 State of the Tribes Address and Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session

On February 22, 2022, the 18th Annual State of the Tribes address was held in the Wisconsin State Assembly Chambers featuring President Shannon Holsey of Stockbridge-Munsee delivering this year’s address. After the address, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session the following: Assembly Bill 446: reading readiness assessments and granting rule-making authority; Assembly Bill […]

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