American Indian Tribes, like states, are sovereign governments
under the U.S. Constitution.
The Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council is the governing
body of the reservation and is one of six bands of Chippewa that
make up the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. There are five Tribal Council
members in office, The Chairman, Vice-chairman, Secretary/Treasures,
and two Members at Large. The enrolled members of the band elect
the Tribal Council Officers, elections are held every two years
for half of the official positions.
The Grand Portage Tribal Council, like other governments, provide
for the needs of their people. These needs include health care,
social services, education, jobs, housing, public safety, etc.
Grand Portage Tribal Council Members
Chairman:
Norman W. Deschampe
Vice-chairman:
John Morrin
Secretary/ Treasurer:
Gilbert Caribou
Councilman:
Wm "Bill" Myers
Councilwoman:
Lorraine Wipson
Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council
P.O. Box 428
Grand Portage, MN 55605
Phone (218) 475-2277
Fax (218) 475-2284
