/ John Johnson of the Luc du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians delivering the 16th annual State of the Tribes address. 16 years ago, the Annual State of the Tribes began as an opportunity for the people of Wisconsin, members of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and state Legislature to give platform to issues facing Wisconsin Native tribes. Each year the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council selects a governing member to deliver the annual address. This year, that person is John Johnson of Luc du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. “Speaking on behalf of 11 tribal nations, living within what's now known as Wisconsin is a great opportunity and responsibility,” said Johnson.