Gookomis Endaad

04/02/2026

Proud GE moment!!! With the help of one of our Residential Aides, one of our current Relatives is almost finished with her first ribbon skirt! It turned out beautiful!!

03/19/2026

Exciting things are happening with the relativesat Gookomis Endaad!

01/27/2026

Gookomis Endaad is hiring Residential Aides! 2nd and 3rd shift. Full and part time. Apply at

Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians: Home - The Band has inhabited the Lac du Flambeau area since 1745 when Chief Keeshkemun led the Band to the area. The Band acquired the name Lac du Flambeau from its gathering practice of harvesting fish at night by torchlight. The name Lac du....

12/08/2025

Great news! We are now able to accept referrals from other tribes as long as they have Medicaid insurance. Please call 715-588-4425.

10/31/2025

Yesterday Gookomis Endaad relatives and staff had their Halloween party and we need your help judging their pumpkin carvings. Please vote for your favorite. Voting goes until 4pm today! Miigwech!

07/24/2025

GE's soft opening was last week Monday for just a few relatives and they would like the community to know that they are doing great and they love and miss you all and they love it here. We are looking forward to opening at full capacity in the future!

07/21/2025

A visitor came to GE this morning.

06/05/2025

Gookomis Endaad just wants to take a second to show off the amazing work of our Residential Aide, Kuno Isham!

05/05/2025

Gookomis Endaad would like to welcome another member of the team....Nate Reyes.

Here is what Nate has to say:

My name is Nate Reyes. I’m from Lac du Flambeau. I am a man and a father. I’m a residential aide at Gookomis Endaad. I am very passionate about my work.
I choses to work at GE because I feel the world and my community can use my energy and guidance. I feel I can make a difference.
I’m hoping to help people find a sense of purpose and duty and to share my story with people who share the difficulties and trials I’ve endured in life.
I am looking forward to GE being able to offer treatment, spiritual, mental, and physical healing. GE will be able to provide a space where people can heal and regroup.
Outside of work I enjoy physical activity, I weightlift, play basketball, I run and teach my children how to be men and to be a great example for my baby daughter.

Welcome to the team, Nate!

04/16/2025

Just a reminder that Gookomis Endaad is still hiring for Part-Time Residential Aides. Up to 29 hours/week. Apply at ldftribe.com

04/15/2025

Gookomis Endaad would like to welcome another new Employee Jean Thoms. She is a Residential Aide and we are happy to have her on the team!

Here is what Jean had to say....

Boozhoo! My name is Jean Thoms, I am a member of the Lac du Flambeau Tribe and reside here on the beautiful Waswagoning. I am 60 years old; I am a mother and a grandmother to Declan and Della and soon to be one more grandson. I served in our U.S. Military and am a proud veteran of the USMC. Ooh-Rah!!

I chose Gookomis Endaad because I care. I chose Gookomis Endaad for the reasons it is about, to promote healthy lifestyles, to provide support and achievement in recovery to be a part of the healing journey.

Every day I hope to share “Mino Bimaadiziwin” with our relatives and to help them achieve just that and realize that recovery will allow you “Mino Bimaadiziwin”. (Good Life).

It is my hope that Gookomis Endaad can provide every possible aspect of care for our relatives with the guidance of our Seven Teachings, our guide to the way of life, embracing Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth.

In my down time, I 100% enjoy being in the company of my grandchildren and my daughter. We are all crafters and so we do our crafts, we have great conversations, good food and lots of good laughs.

I love to attend pow wows and I love to bead as these are where I find my peace, comfort and relaxation.

Miigwech!

04/02/2025

Gookomis Endaad has a new, amazing cook that is now part of our team!

Gookomis Endaad, A Place Of Healing, would like to welcome our new cook, Lydia Wolfe. Lydia was born and raised in Lac du Flambeau and has strong family values. Let me tell you, her creamy chicken and wild rice soup is amazing!!
Lydia chose to work for Gookomis Endaad to be able to help others in recovery. She is looking forward to learning more about the different approaches used in residential treatment and how its helpful to the relatives we serve.
Lydia will also play an integral part in helping our relatives heal by helping them learn about how having a healthy diet can be an important piece in recovery. She is hopeful to help teach the relatives some basic cooking skills, how to cook some healthy meals, and how eating the right foods can assist in healing the body and the mind.
Lydia is hoping to learn some new hobbies and skills while working at Gookomis Endaad. In fact, G.E. has quite a few raised garden beds and Lydia has helped start some seedlings to help fill them up with good, healthy, fresh vegetables. In this process Lydia and other staff at G.E. are learning what it takes to keep the plants healthy and strong as well.
Outside of work Lydia loves to spend time with her family and friends as much as she can. She enjoys a lot of inside and outside activities from going to the movies or bowling to hiking, going to the beach, swimming, and fishing. She can now add gardening to the list of hobbies she enjoys on her free time. Gookomis Endaad is very happy to have her on board with us and we look forward to al of the healthy home cooked meals she will serve up.