Custodian

JOB SUMMARY: GLIFWC is seeking a Custodian to support the cleanliness, safety, and 
overall upkeep of its facilities. This position is primarily responsible for custodial and basic 
maintenance functions and works independently to ensure a clean, functional, and organized 
work environment across two nearby buildings. The role may also provide occasional support for 
office operations and events.

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payroll Administration (using Abila MIP Accounting software):
• Process bi-weekly payroll, including data entry and check printing.
• Prepare and file unemployment insurance reports.
• Issue year-end W-2 forms.
• Complete quarterly reporting:
o SUTA reports for MI, MN, and WI
o IRS Form 941
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll files.
• Provide income and employment verifications for outside agencies (e.g., child support,
housing).
• Process FICA and retirement distribution payments.

Conservation Education

Conservation education 

Over four wintry days, 40 natural resources students and professionals gathered to discuss careers in conservation at Lowenwood near Land O’Lakes, Wis. Organized by UW-Oshkosh Student Environmental Action Coalition and Wisconsin GreenFire, the Annual Wisconsin Conservation Retreat promoted skill building and provided college students a space to learn and build relationships with conservation professionals working in the field.

Bizhikiins Circles Back to PIO

Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings returns to GLIFWC to head up the Public Information Office. Jennings served as PIO director from 2017 to 2021, moving on to continue graduate studies in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin Madison. During his GLIFWC hiatus he taught at Northland College and LCO Ojibwe University and served as Red Cliff Band Treaty Natural Resources Administrator. He was also appointed by Governor Tony Evers to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Board.

Fisheries Aide

This is a limited-term (LTE) position. Dates of employment are not fixed but are anticipated to begin the week of September 14 and continue through the week of October 19. LTE Applications are available on www.glifwc.org at “Careers” 

WAGES: 

Ice on Keweenaw Bay

Baraga County, Mich.

Just off the Sand Point Lighthouse in the heart of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community nearly 100 people dropped their lines through the ice on a bright February morning.

The Band’s Natural Resource Department (NRD) measured 10 inches of ice just before the 4th Annual Family Ice Fishing Day kicked off. “It’s about 60’ deep where most people are fishing out there, " said Outreach Coordinator Austin Ayres, KBIC tribal member who has worked at the Band’s natural resource department since 2012. 

Manoomin, nibi, and indigenous homelands take center stage in address to lawmakers

Madison, Wis–For the 22nd time, at the invitation of the Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly, the annual State of the Tribes Address commenced. Chairwoman Nicole Boyd Bimikawekwe (Woman Who Leaves Tracks Where She Walks) took the podium to deliver the tribes’ message to the 107th legislature and a jubilant crowd. 

Each year Wisconsin tribes, along with the Lac Vieux Desert Band, collectively decide which issues make it into the speech. Speakers will add their own personal touches as well.

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