What is the menominee tribe? (Hello Everyone) Welcome to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. The Menominee Tribe's history is unique because our origin or creation begins at the mouth of the Menominee River, a mere 60 miles east of our present Menominee Indian Reservation. This is where our five clans: ancestral Bear, Eagle, Wolf, Moose, and Crane were created.What is the menominee tribal housing department? The "service area" for HUD funded housing initiatives and programs is defined in the tribe's Indian Housing Plan (IHP) as Serving Menominee, Shawano, Langlade and Marathon Counties. The Menominee Tribal Housing Department is under the auspices of the Tribal Government.What is the menominee insurance department? The Menominee Insurance Department administers funding received through the Department of Health Services for the Medical Relief Block Grant (MRBG). This program serves an average of fifty (50) persons in need of contracted health services. The Menominee Tribe is the largest employer in Menominee County.How do i contact the menominee county highway department? Please call us at 715-799-3369 or send an e-mail to the Commissioner or the Patrol Superintendent. Our logo was created by a local Menominee artist, Mr. James A. Webster III, who transferred ownership of the copyright to the Menominee County Highway Department on April 17, 2003.