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John Johnson on Issues Touching Sovereign Nations

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

May 14, 2021

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John D. Johnson Sr., President of the Lac du Flambeau band of Lake Superior Chippewa, touched on several issues affecting Wisconsin sovereign nations that include COVID-19, addiction, and social issues.

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