On October 10, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Transportation held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 284: tribal nation welcome signs Assembly Bill 409: designating a bridge in Pierce County as the Eisenhower Bridge of Valor Assembly Bill 354: warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles
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.
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
On March 14, 2023, the 19th Annual State of the Tribes address was held in the Wisconsin State Assembly Chambers featuring Chairman Robert VanZile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community and the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. delivering this year’s address. After the address, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session the following: Assembly Bill […]
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 […]
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 […]
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”
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]