James “Louis” LaRose was a longtime advocate for the ... was elected to the Tribal Council at age 26. He then became tribal chairman at age 28, according to the obituary.

The facility honors the legacy of Louis LaRose, a trailblazer in the Tribal Colleges & Universities movement, former chairman of the Winnebago Tribal Council and dedicated advocate for education.

Coons credits the former chairman of the Winnebago Tribal Council, Louis LaRose, for beginning the push to get the land back. LaRose died last week at the age of 81. Coons says LaRose fought the U ...

WINNEBAGO, Neb. (KCAU) — Little Priest Tribal College in Winnebago, Neb. showed off the schools newest building on campus. A grand opening of the Louis Larose Memorial Building was held on Friday.