Wisconsin tribal leader highlights key issues

Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address at the Wisconsin State Capitol, highlighting public health, education, and sovereignty. He emphasized harm reduction, clean water access, medical marijuana legalization, and increased mental health resources. The Wisconsin Assembly passed three bills, including protections for tribal regalia at graduation and improved reporting on Native language and cultural education programs.