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Franciscan Sisters Return Land to Lac Du Flambeau Tribe

11/8/2025

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On November 7, 2025, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration returned a two-acre lakefront property to the Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa for $30,000.
Tribal President John D. Johnson Sr. highlighted the property's significance for cultural restoration.
The sisters have participated in a two-year program focused on land justice and community organizing to support Indigenous communities.
Plans for the land include hosting cultural camps and addressing local healthcare needs.

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Story summary

On November 7, 2025, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration returned a two-acre lakefront property to the Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa for $30,000.
Tribal President John D. Johnson Sr. highlighted the property's significance for cultural restoration.
The sisters have participated in a two-year program focused on land justice and community organizing to support Indigenous communities.
Plans for the land include hosting cultural camps and addressing local healthcare needs.