Gov. Evers Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
Gov. Tony Evers delivered a radio address celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day, highlighting Executive Order #277.
The order promotes Tribal Treaty Rights and stewardship, including preserving cultural resources and languages, and ensuring sustainable food production like wild rice.
Key Initiatives
- Creating a new Wild Rice Stewardship Council
- Increasing public awareness and education on Tribal Treaty Rights and sovereignty
- Designating the first week of September as 'Wild Rice Week'
Executive Order #277 advances issues around Tribal Treaty Rights and stewardship.
Gov. Evers signed the order on Indigenous Peoples Day at an event with the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe.
Author's summary: Gov. Evers promotes Tribal Treaty Rights and stewardship.