Jason Schlender Delivers Remarks to the Congressional House Appropriations Committee in Washington DC

On February 25-27, the congressional House Appropriations Committee heard testimonies from over 90 tribal leaders and representatives about issues and policy priorities for Fiscal Year 2026.

Jason Schlender, Executive Administrator of the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC), spoke on Day 3, detailing GLIFWC's role in the Ceded Territories, its importance to member tribes, and the benefits the Commission provides to all communities in the upper Great Lakes region.