What is Lac du Flambeau?

The band acquired the name Lac du Flambeau from its gathering practice of harvesting fish at night by torchlight. The name Lac du Flambeau or Lake of the Torches refers to this practice and was given to the band by the French traders and trappers who visited the area.

Why is it called Lake of the Torches?

The Band acquired the name Lac du Flambeau from its gathering practice of harvesting fish at night by torchlight. The name Lac du Flambeau, or Lake of the Torches, refers to this practice and was given to the Band by the French traders and trappers who visited the area.

What do the Lac du Flambeau tribe do?

The Lac du Flambeau Tribe operates a variety of enterprises such as LDF Industries (pallet manufacturing), Ojibwa Mall, Campground, Fish Hatchery, Gas Station, Smoke Shop, and Lake of the Torches Hotel/Casino and Bingo. Lac du Flambeau has many ongoing activities in the recreation, tourism and economic development arenas.

Where to buy tobacco in Lac du Flambeau?

Tobacco products and other merchandise are also sold at LDF Country Market. The mission of the Lac du Flambeau Public Library is to provide informational, cultural, educational, recreational resource and services to all residents of the Lac du Flambeau area, and encompassing the communities in Vilas County.

Who is the leader of the Lac du Flambeau Band?

To provide leadership for the betterment of tribal membership and descendants in the areas of health, education, welfare, economic / job development and the protection of natural resources. The Band has inhabited the Lac du Flambeau area since 1745 when Chief Keeshkemun led the Band to the area.

Where is the country market in Lac du Flambeau?

The LDF Country Market is a full-service food store located in downtown Lac du Flambeau. It features a complete line of groceries and frozen foods along with a wide selection of meat, produce, bakery, and hot deli items. Tobacco products and other merchandise are also sold at LDF Country Market.