The Election Board announces the 2027 Election. Below is the updated printable pdf of the announcement.  

The start time and location for the Natural Resources Field day on August 20th has changed:

Link to Event

NEW TIME: 10:00am - 1:00pm (Previously 1:00pm - 4:00pm)

NEW LOCATION: Pere Marquette Lower Branch Bridge River Access (previously Upper Branch Bridge)

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to develop a Homeownership Program that will serve members of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in Michigan.  Homeownership development and assistance is a new initiative for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. 

Interested bidders may obtain the full RFP package by emailing a request to purchasing@lrboi-nsn.gov.  

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to design and conduct a Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment in its efforts to determine the current and future housing needs and priorities within the service area of Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. 

Interested bidders may obtain the full RFP package by emailing a request to purchasing@lrboi-nsn.gov

Proposals are due on or before 4:00 P.M. EASTERN Time, August 21, 2026.

For more information regarding imposter scams, how to avoid them, and resources if you have been a victim of fraud, please visit the Federal Trade Commission Site: 

https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/how-avoid-imposter-scams

Drawing was conducted by LRBOI Natural Resources Commission on June 13, 2026

2026-2027 LRBOI Elk Hunters:

      Any Elk (elder): Susan Arndon

      Antlerless elk - cow/calf: River Bailey, Renita Diehlman, Nick Smith

Below is the draft revised Election Board Regulations for a 30-day comment period starting July 7, 2026, ending August 6, 2026. Proposed regulations shall be posted at the Little River Band Community Center, Little River Tribal Office, Little River Band Health Center and presented to the Tribal Council for (thirty) 30 days prior to final consideration and approval by the Election Board. The comment period will provide Tribal Members with an opportunity to review the proposed revisions and submit comments before final consideration and adoption.

April 23, 2026

The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Government Center will close its offices starting at 11:45 a.m (ET) today for a staff meeting. 

The following offices will be unavailable starting at 11:45 am (ET)

Government Center (Manistee) & Satellite Office (Muskegon)

Little River Health Services (Manistee & Muskegon Clinic & Pharmacy)

Please visit the following links for alternative contact via email or phone during this time

https://lrboi-nsn.gov/contact-us

COMMUNITY ROAD & SAFETY NOTICE | OLD HOUSE PROPERTY
April 15, 2026

Recent heavy rainfall has caused flooding, erosion, and unstable road conditions across the area. Old House Rd is CLOSED and not accessible at this time. Barricades and road closure signage are in place. Please avoid the area entirely.

For those accessing other Tribal properties, please use extreme caution. Conditions remain unpredictable and may change quickly.

Due to the extreme weather, the Government Center, Manistee, and Muskegon Offices will be closed, Tuesday, March 17, 2026