Company Profile
Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc
Company Overview
Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. (GLITC) is a consortium of federally recognized Indian tribes in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. The organization was chartered as a non-profit, non-stock corporation under Wisconsin law in 1965, and is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The central office is located on the Lac du Flambeau Indian Reservation, while services, including technical assistance, are delivered at Lac du Flambeau and other tribal locations. GLITC’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Native people. Our vision: GLITC shall be a diligent advocate for the advancement and promotion of tribal nations and communities by honoring the seven-generation perspective.
GLITC’s strength lies in the resolve of the tribes to be independent and self-governing, yet to come together in a unified forum to discuss and resolve those issues that require intertribal unity and attention. As independent governments, the tribes operate widely varied government service systems, and address their communities’ needs in numerous ways. GLITC supplements the member tribes’ own efforts through development and operation of health and human service programs, education programs, and economic development programs in the reservation communities it serves. Intergovernmental relations and policy decisions find an intertribal discussion forum through GLITC. However, through long-standing custom, public comment and policy implementation is reserved for the member tribes through their own elected representatives.
The organizational goals and objectives are established with the approval of the Board of Directors, which is comprised of the tribal chairperson or president of each member tribe. The 11 member tribes represent five nations on 11 reservations, a land base of about 1 million acres spanning 45 counties. In many counties, the tribe’s enterprises amount to the largest employer in the county.
One of GLITC’s largest programs is the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center (GLITEC). Its purpose is to support tribal communities in their efforts to improve health by assisting with data needs through partnership development, community-based research, education and technical assistance. GLITEC serves the 34 federally-recognized tribes in the Indian Health Services (IHS) Bemidji Area of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Chicago, as well as three IHS Units, and four Title V IHS Urban Indian Health Programs in the Bemidji Area. GLITEC places great value on community-based work, and meets face-to-face with stakeholders in communities to build and maintain relationships and to gain greater understanding of community contexts. The principles of community-based public health practice guide all GLITEC activities, from tribal relations to data collection, methodologies, and study design.
Programs like the Epidemiology Center illustrate how GLITC uses a broad range of knowledge and experience to advocate for the improvement and unity of tribal governments, communities and individuals. The services we provide encompass all age groups, from birth to the elderly.
Company History
The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. (GLITC) is a consortium of twelve federally recognized Indian tribes in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. The organization was chartered as a non-profit, non-stock corporation under Wisconsin law, and is incorporated as a non-profit corporation. All of its board members are tribal members, who are current members of the community which GLITC serves. Founded in 1965, the purpose of GLITC was to provide a means by which member tribes could unite against the threat of termination. Today, the GLITC mission has evolved to “To improve the lives of all Native people.” GLITC uses a broad range of knowledge and experience to advocate for the improvement and unity of tribal governments, communities, and individuals. Throughout these activities, GLITC maintains deep respect for tribal sovereignty and reservation community values.” GLITC uses a broad range of knowledge and experience to advocate for the improvement and unity of tribal governments, communities and individuals. Over 50 years of GLITC's existence demonstrate there is strength in unity. Presenting a united face on issues of importance to all Indian communities has enabled Tribes to deal more effectively with state and local governments, academic institutions and other agencies.
GLITC member Tribes include: Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Forest County Potawatomi Community, Ho-Chunk Nation, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Oneida Tribe of Indian of Wisconsin, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Stockbridge-Munsee Community (all located in Wisconsin), and Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (in upper Michigan). GLITC organizational goals and objectives are established by the unanimous approval of our Board of Directors, which is composed of the Tribal Chairperson or President (or his/her delegate) of each member tribe. Each board member speaks for the interests of his or her tribe. The member tribes of GLITC represent six Indian Nations on twelve reservations, a combined American Indian population of 16,695 (US Census 2010) and a land base of about 1,000,000 acres spanning 45 counties.
The GLITC Board of Directors meets every other month on a rotating basis at one of the 12 tribal governments’ headquarters in Wisconsin or Michigan. Our day-to-day business, including program and financial administration and service coordination, is conducted from our central office in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. The organizational structure of GLITC includes an Executive Director and Deputy Directors of Education and Human Services, Family Health Services, Finance, and Indian Health Service Programs and Health Career Education. Together with the GLITC staff, they manage over 60 programs and provide administration, accounting and financial assistance, clerical support, program support, and technical support.
Benefits
We offer a paid daily 30 minute exercise break with lunch.
Profit sharing of 2% of your annual pay.
Medical Insurance that is 90% paid by the employer.
Dental Insurance that is 75% paid by the employer.
Paid Life, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurance.
12 days per year paid Personal Leave
12- 24 days paid Vacation leave (depending on seniority).
14 paid Holidays including your Birthday.
Personal career development opportunities - as they enhance your current role and with restrictions.
Life in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin with year round activities available for families and singles.