Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.

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Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.

• (GLITC)
• Overview to the Wisconsin Digital Government
  Summit
• November 29, 2006

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Who We Are

• GLITC is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization,
  founded in 1965 and is a consortium of tribes in
  Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan.
• Primarily Grant-Based Funding with over 80
  separate federal, state, and other sources.
• Office in Lac du Flambeau, with over 100
  employees state-wide.

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Where We Are
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GLITC Office
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Our Vision

• The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.
  (GLITC) will support member tribes in expanding
  self-determination efforts by providing services
  and assistance. GLITC will use a broad range of
  knowledge and experience to advocate for
  individuals. Throughout these activities, GLITC
  will maintain a deep respect for tribal
  sovereignty and reservation community values.

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Our Mission

• Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. will
  support member tribes in expanding sovereignty
  and
• self-determination.

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Our Values
GLITC is guided by the following set of
principles that help determine how to meet
responsibilities to member tribes.

• Respect for all individuals We value cultural
  and individual differences. Our programs afford
  access and opportunity for all American Indians
  residing in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. In
  addition to difference involving gender,
  ethnicity, age, disability and lifestyle
  reference, diversifying also means variety in
  thoughts and expressions. We seek to increase
  the understanding among diverse cultures, because
  we believe that embracing differences expands
  understanding.
• Respect for tribal autonomy We value a tribes
  right to follow a path that is good for its
  people.

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Our Values

• Dedication to assistance We respond quickly and
  fairly to those who request support in an effort
  to build long term relationships.
• Highest standards of integrity We openly
  communicate our objectives and results.
• Innovation We encourage and support creative
  approaches that are specifically designed to
  reach and serve Native communities.
• Unity and teamwork - We believe that
  collaboration strengthens tribal effectiveness.

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Benefits

• Support of advisory board meetings projects
• Healthcare advocacy
• Building linkages
• Technical assistance
• Economies of scale/group projects
• Training and education
• Facilitation of planning
• Data collection EpiCenter
• Bio-Terrorism Services
• Research/student development

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Benefits

• Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
  referral
• Vocational Rehabilitation and Job Placement
  services
• Birth to Three on-site training and referral
• Benefits counseling for Tribal Elders
• Senior Medicare Patrol for fraud prevention
• Counselor services at Lincoln Hills School,
  Lincoln County

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Benefits

• Membership in the Native American Tourism
  Association
• Participation in the Native Wisconsin magazine
  and video for Native American communities
• Small business start-up, technical assistance
  services, entrepreneurial training
• Membership in the Wisconsin Indian economic
  development district
• Participation in NATOW educational package
• Liaison to State of Wisconsins information
  technology, telecommunications, and procurement
  resources

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ANA SEDS Grant Definitions
Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Within
Federal Dept of Health Human Services
(DHHS) Social Economic Development Strategies
(SEDS)
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Collaborative Project

• Two year grant to create
• SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING CENTER
• Videoconferencing at all Tribal Sites
• Polycom VSX 7000 Equipment
• BadgerNet (BCN) WAN connections
• Provide entrepreneurial training to tribal
  members
• Completed technical installation over the Summer
  of 2006
• Have begun remote class session with tribal
  members

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Contact Information

• GREGG LEIDEL
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
• GLITC
• P O Box 9 - 2932 Hwy 47 North
• Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538
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• Phone [phone] - ext. 218
• Fax [phone]
• www.glitc.org www.natow.org
• Email gleidel_at_glitc.org
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