At a glance
The basics about Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- N4698 US HWY 45, Watersmeet, Michigan 49969
- Region
- BIA Midwest Region, Michigan Agency
- Land size
- 1.2 square miles
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Government
Chairman James Williams Jr.
- Elected
- December 7, 2024
- Next election
- November 7, 2026
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (906) 358-4577
About Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan is a federally recognized tribe in Michigan. The current Chairman is James Williams Jr.. Members can find help with housing, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan. Its land area is 1.2 square miles.
Last checked October 28, 2026.
Explore
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Watersmeet, Chairman James Williams Jr., main phone (906) 358-4577 Opening soon
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Michigan Agency Opening soon
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Michigan Agency Opening soon
- Businesses Opening soon
- Events Events: View Event Calendar and Oct 29 Special Tribal Council Meeting 10:00 AM Opening soon
- Lands and map 1.2 square miles of land (Census) Opening soon
- News and announcements News and announcements: News & Events and General Welfare Exclusion Payment Notice August 2026 Aug 18,2026 Read More Opening soon
- Health 22 Indian Health Service facilities in Michigan
Help available near Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Michigan Agency (906) 632-6809 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Michigan Agency (906) 632-6809 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Michigan Agency (906) 632-6809 Bureau of Indian Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Indian Health Service facilities in Michigan
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Lac Vieux Desert Health Center Health Center · Tribal N5241 US HWY 45, Watersmeet, MI 49969 (906) 358-4588 1 mile
- Donald Lapointe Health Ed Center Health Center · Tribal 102 North Superior Ave, Baraga, MI 49908 (906) 353-8700 48 miles
- Marquette Tribal Community Health Center Health Center · Tribal 706 Chippewa Square, Suite 206, Marquette, MI 59895 (906) 225-1616 86 miles
- Hannahville Behavioral Health Program Health Location · Tribal N15019 Hannahville B-1 Road, Wilson, MI 49896 (906) 723-2575 98 miles
Nearby Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Other Nations nearby
- Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation of Wisconsin 39 miles away
- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community 48 miles away
Health clinics
- Lac Vieux Desert Health Center (906) 358-4588 1 mile away
- Lac Vieux Desert Health Center - Eagle River (715) 337-2247 25 miles away
- Peter Christensen Health Center (715) 588-3371 40 miles away
- Donald Lapointe Health Ed Center (906) 353-8700 48 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 Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan
Within about 20 miles of Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan.
Other kinds of business 1
Quick facts
- State
- Michigan
Leadership
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James Williams Jr.Chairman
From the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 2, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- N4698 US HWY 45, Watersmeet, Michigan 49969
- Phone
- (906) 358-4577
- BIA agency
- Michigan Agency
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
- Michigan Agency (906) 632-6809
- Tribal Dept(opens the official site in a new tab)
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Midwest
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 Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan?
- The current Chairman of Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan is James Williams Jr..
- Where is Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan located?
- Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan is located in Michigan. Its BIA region is Midwest.
- Is Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan federally recognized?
- Yes. Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan?
- The official website of Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan is lvd-nsn.gov.
- What help is available near Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan?
- Local offices on record for Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- How big is the land area of Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan?
- The land area of Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan is 1.2 square miles.
- What is near Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan?
- Listed near Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan: 2 other Tribal Nations within 50 miles and 4 health clinics within 50 miles.
- Where does Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan post online?
- Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Michigan 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.
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Sources
- lvd-nsn.gov(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.
Next steps
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