Wisconsin tribal leader calls for action on public health
HARM VENHUIZEN Associated Press
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Chairman Robert VanZile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community called for increased access to health care and help addressing violence against Indigenous women as part of Tuesday's 19th annual State of the Tribes address at the Capitol.
The leader of a northeastern Wisconsin tribe implored lawmakers on Tuesday to do more to address threats to public health and safety that disproportionately affect Native Americans.
Peah Lightfeather of the St. Croix Band of Chippewa Indians dances during a procession Tuesday prior to the annual State of the Tribes address at the Capitol.
Justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, including, from left, Jill Karofsky, Brian Hagedorn, Rebecca Dallet and Rebecca Bradley, listen during Tuesday's annual State of the Tribes address.
Chairman Robert VanZile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community called for increased access to health care and help addressing violence against Indigenous women as part of Tuesday's 19th annual State of the Tribes address at the Capitol.
Peah Lightfeather of the St. Croix Band of Chippewa Indians dances during a procession Tuesday prior to the annual State of the Tribes address at the Capitol.
Justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, including, from left, Jill Karofsky, Brian Hagedorn, Rebecca Dallet and Rebecca Bradley, listen during Tuesday's annual State of the Tribes address.
