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NiiJii is all about partnerships. We know that only by pooling our resources and working together can we solve the
challenges facing our communities. We take an areawide approach to local problem-solving so that all neighboring
communities can participate and benefit.
The core members of the Northwoods NiiJii Enterprise Community are:
- The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
- The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
- The Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Mole Lake
We work closely with eight neighboring municipalities:
- County/Township of Shawano
- Township of Arbor Vitae
- Township of Boulder Junction
- Township of Lac du Flambeau
- Township of Manitowish Waters
- Township of Minocqua
- Township of Nashville
- Township of Woodruff
Our partnerships extend to federal and state agencies, local and tribal governments, private businesses, foundations,
nonprofits and individuals.
A strategic, grassroots approach
NiiJii's programs work because they are initiated and led by members of the community we serve. Each Reservation has
a locally-elected Citizens Advisory Committee that meets quarterly to develop and oversee NiiJii community initiatives.
Our role is to provide the technical support and organization to help residents implement smart and sustainable solutions
to the problems they identify.
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Northwoods NiiJii Enterprise Community, Inc.
2008 Board of Directors
Brian Gauthier
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
President
Lew Boyd
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Vice President
Judy Anaya
Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Mole Lake
Secretary
Dale Kakkak
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Michael Malcheski
SCEPI Director (Shawano City/County)
Wesley T. Martin, Jr.
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Chris McGeshick
Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Mole Lake
Lisa McGeshick
Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Mole Lake
Wendy Smith
Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Mole Lake
George Thompson
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Eugene Van Zile
Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Mole Lake
Emerson Coy
Lac du Flambeau Planning Department
Treasurer
Harold Jackson
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
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