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