Chairwoman Kakkak issued the following statement regarding the recent changes within the U.S. Administration

Posoh Menominee People, We know there is a lot of confusion, uncertainty, and concern within our community regarding some of the decisions and changes happening within the new US. Administration. These moments of change can be unsettling, but I want to reassure you that our tribe has navigated significant change before, and we always emerge strong and united. Our leaders and staff are already working hard to assess any potential impacts. We will stay in regular communication with the federal agencies we work with in order to better understand how any new policies may affect us and to identify pathways forward. We will continue to operate as normal, and as always, we remain committed to navigating any new landscape with the best interests of our people at the forefront. Our tribe has worked diligently to develop relationships across both sides of the aisle, and we will continue to do so with any incoming administration and elected leaders within Congress. We do so while always remaining vigilant with an eye toward protecting our people and resources. Please know that the tribe is focused on ensuring stability as we begin to work with the new Administration and new Congress. Our Menominee values, resilience, and collective strength will carry us forward, as it always has. Waewaenen, Gena Kakkak Chairwoman Menominee Tribal Legislature