2/11/2026

N. WISCONSIN - Wisconsin’s tribal leaders gathered for the 22nd annual State of the Tribes address at the Wisconsin State Capitol yesterday to outline priorities for the state’s 11 federally recognized tribes.  Nicole Boyd, chairwoman of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, delivered the address to lawmakers, Gov. Tony Evers and fellow tribal leaders. She highlighted the tribes’ successes and called for protecting water resources, addressing Indigenous mental health crises and expanding tribal education. Boyd also pushed back against federal agencies during her address. She called out U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement and the Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE saying tribal leaders have worked to shield their members from disruptions caused by federal agencies.