At a glance
The basics about Forest County Potawatomi Community. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 5416 Everybodys Road, Crandon, Wisconsin 54520
- Region
- BIA Midwest Region, Great Lakes Agency
- Land size
- 22.6 square miles
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Language
Potawatomi
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Government
Chairman Brooks Boyd Sr.
- Elected
- November 4, 2023
- Next election
- November 1, 2025
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Member of
- Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Main line
- (715) 478-7200
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Economy and sources of income
- Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel · Gaming operation
- Potawatomi Hotel & Casino · Gaming operation
About Forest County Potawatomi Community
Forest County Potawatomi Community is a federally recognized tribe in Wisconsin. The current Chairman is Brooks Boyd Sr.. 22 upcoming events are listed; the next is Self Care Sundays on November 8. Members can find help with housing, health care, scholarships and child care through the offices on record for Forest County Potawatomi Community. Its land area is 22.6 square miles. Languages named: Potawatomi. Forest County Potawatomi Community lists 2 Nation-owned businesses on this site.
Last checked October 28, 2026.
Explore
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Crandon, Chairman Brooks Boyd Sr., main phone (715) 478-7200 Opening soon
- Services Child Care and Development Fund (Tribal lead agencies), through the Child Care Office; General Assistance Opening soon
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Great Lakes Agency Opening soon
- Businesses Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel and Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Opening soon
- Events Next: Self Care Sundays on Nov 8, and 21 more Opening soon
- Lands and map Tribal office on the map, Crandon, 22.6 square miles of land (Census) Opening soon
- News and announcements News and announcements: Potawatomi Times and Potawatomi Times – October 1, 2026 Opening soon
- Health Clinic Services, and 27 more clinics in Wisconsin
Coming up
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· All day · Recovery Resource Center, 5460 Kat Yot Lane, crandon Wisconsin
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· 11 AM - 12 PM · Recovery Resource Center, 5460 Kat Yot Lane, crandon Wisconsin
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· 12 PM - 3 PM · We Care, 612 Highway 32, Wabeno Wisconsin
Help available near Forest County Potawatomi Community
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Great Lakes Agency (715) 682-4527 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Health care
Indian Health Service health care
Clinic Services Indian Health Service See the clinic: address, phone and links → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Great Lakes Agency (715) 682-4527 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Child care and early learning
Child Care and Development Fund (Tribal lead agencies)
Child Care U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Child Care) See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Services and departments
Each card opens its own page on this site. Who it is for, how to apply, hours and contact are shown as the Nation's website states them.
Health
2Also listed
These are on the Nation's website, but it does not say yet who they are for or how to get them. Each opens a short page.
- Language & Culture
- Mural Project
- Department Directory
- Education
- Family Services Home
- Child Care
- Community Advocacy
- Family Resource Programming
- Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA)
- Community Health
- Elder Services
- Dental Providers
- Medical Providers
- Mental Health Providers
- Land & Natural Resources
- Executive Council
- Purchasing
- Tax Commissioners
- Tribal Court
- Film
- Emergency Management
- Committee Info
- Shopmuseum
- Location Services
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Grants Awarded
- Potawatomi Times Issue Archives
- How long does the hiring process take?
- What benefits do we offer?
- How long before I hear from you?
- Can I apply for more than one position at a time?
- Do I need to submit a cover letter and Resume?
- Do we offer internships?
- Do we offer seasonal opportunities?
- Where do I apply?
- What is Tribal Preference?
- How do I check my application status?
- Is a drug test required?
- Will I be informed if I’m not selected for an interview?
- How can I reset my password to apply for a job?
Indian Health Service facilities in Wisconsin
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Clinic Services This Nation's own clinic
- Potawatomi Health Center Health Center · Tribal 8201 Mish Ko Swen Drive, Crandon, WI 54520 (715) 478-4300 Under 1 mile
- Mole Lake Health Center Health Center · Tribal 3144 VanZile Rd., Crandon, WI 54520 (715) 478-5180 8 miles
- Lac Vieux Desert Health Center - Eagle River Health Center · Tribal 302 West Pine Street, Suite 2, Eagle River, WI 54521 (715) 337-2247 31 miles
Nearby Forest County Potawatomi Community
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Other Nations nearby
- Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Wisconsin 9 miles away
- Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin 46 miles away
Health clinics
- Potawatomi Health Center (715) 478-4300 Under 1 mile away
- Mole Lake Health Center (715) 478-5180 8 miles away
- Lac Vieux Desert Health Center - Eagle River (715) 337-2247 31 miles away
- Maehnowesekiyah Co. Rd. G (Inpatient Chemical Dependency) (715) 799-3835 44 miles away
- Maehnowesekiyah Highway 6 (Inpatient Chemical Dependency) (715) 799-3835 44 miles away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Native-owned businesses near Forest County Potawatomi Community
Within about 20 miles of Forest County Potawatomi Community.
- All 96
- Professional and technical services 39
- Business support and cleaning services 24
- Construction 23
- Health and social services 3
- Manufacturing 3
- Business management 1
- Education and training 1
- Personal and repair services 1
- Other kinds of business 1
Professional and technical services 39
- 1Hs Montech Jv LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- 1Prospect Technologies, LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Aa 1 Sync Jv LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Aa Ring Md USA LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Advanced Capabilities Engineering LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Advancia Technologies, LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
Business support and cleaning services 24
- Advancia Government Services LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Advancia Remediation Services, LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Ars Awalix Jv LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Peak Services Jv LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Pss Chemtrack Jv LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Thunder River Management Services, LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
Construction 23
- Greenfire Management Services LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Pdo - Ait Jv LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Pdo Ahusaka Jv Ii, LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Pdo Ahusaka Jv Iii LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Pdo Vision Jv LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
- Pdo-Hgc Jv LLC Native-owned Under 1 mile away
Health and social services 3
Manufacturing 3
Business management 1
Education and training 1
Personal and repair services 1
Other kinds of business 1
Quick facts
- State
- Wisconsin
Leadership
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Brooks Boyd Sr.Chairman
From the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 5416 Everybodys Road, Crandon, Wisconsin 54520
- Phone
- (715) 478-7200
- BIA agency
- Great Lakes Agency
Departments
- Child Care(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Clinic Services(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Great Lakes Agency (715) 682-4527
- Community Service Program(opens the official site in a new tab) (715) 478-4896
- Food Pantry(opens the official site in a new tab) (715) 478-2730
- GENERAL OFFICE HOURS(opens the official site in a new tab) (715) 478-7260
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Forest County Potawatomi Community (also recorded as Forest County Potawatomi Community, Wisconsin)
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Midwest
- Member of
- Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council
About this Nation
- Language
- Potawatomi
Some facts above come from Wikipedia. Only plain facts are used; none of its text is copied.
The Nation can ask us to change or remove this. Contact us
Office location
See the office location on OpenStreetMap (the address matched the Census map closely, not exactly)
Pin from the U.S. Census Geocoder, using the office address on file.
Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Forest County Potawatomi Community?
- The current Chairman of Forest County Potawatomi Community is Brooks Boyd Sr..
- Where is Forest County Potawatomi Community located?
- Forest County Potawatomi Community is located in Wisconsin. Its BIA region is Midwest.
- Is Forest County Potawatomi Community federally recognized?
- Yes. Forest County Potawatomi Community is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Forest County Potawatomi Community?
- The official website of Forest County Potawatomi Community is www.fcpotawatomi.com.
- What events are coming up for Forest County Potawatomi Community?
- Upcoming events listed for Forest County Potawatomi Community: Self Care Sundays (Nov 8), Recovery Book Club (Nov 9) and Social Club (Nov 9).
- What help is available near Forest County Potawatomi Community?
- Local offices on record for Forest County Potawatomi Community: Housing help, Health care, Financial aid and scholarships and Child care and early learning. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- Is there a health clinic for Forest County Potawatomi Community?
- Health care for Forest County Potawatomi Community is listed through Clinic Services (Indian Health Service). Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- What programs does Forest County Potawatomi Community offer?
- Forest County Potawatomi Community lists 9 programs on this page.
- How big is the land area of Forest County Potawatomi Community?
- The land area of Forest County Potawatomi Community is 22.6 square miles.
- Which languages are named for Forest County Potawatomi Community?
- The languages named for Forest County Potawatomi Community are: Potawatomi.
- What is near Forest County Potawatomi Community?
- Listed near Forest County Potawatomi Community: 2 other Tribal Nations within 50 miles and 8 health clinics within 50 miles.
- Where does Forest County Potawatomi Community post online?
- Forest County Potawatomi Community has official pages on Facebook.
Lands and map
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
- WiseTribal reports official recognition status. It does not decide identity or membership.
- Correction
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Sources
- www.fcpotawatomi.com(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- U.S. Census Bureau(opens an outside site in a new tab) Land area, population of the land area and map points.
- Wikipedia(opens an outside site in a new tab) Facts only; none of its text is copied (Wikipedia text is CC BY-SA).
Next steps
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