Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 46, Number 25 • Saturday, January 26, 2019 Winnebago Tribe continues to see more return to homelands Bago Bits…

It's been over a month now since the Government shut-down and left many employees without pay, including our workers.

The WTWC gymnasium has been getting Wednesday, January 16, 2019 people have struggled to raise funds Winnebagos who have begun return- a little addition in the last couple weeks with an extra storage area. A & D Con- 'We can’t keep up with the growth' for economic development because ing home after earning their college tracting has been working hard for the Tribal corporation helps create they are unable to leverage their lands educations, Bledsoe Downes said. The Winnebago Tribe. opportunities for Winnebago people like off-reservation communities are return of tribal members has created By Kevin Abourezk able to do. a housing crisis in the community, LINCOLN, Nebraska -- When Ann As a result, the Winnebago people she said. Marie Bledsoe Downes earned her have had to become creative. A legal “We can’t keep up with the growth,” bachelor’s degree in education in settlement in 1994 allowed the tribe she said. “It’s a great problem to have.” 1991, she became one of just eight to invest funds into an economic de- Ho-Chunk Inc. has spent signifi - college graduates among the Win- velopment corporation, Ho-Chunk Inc., cant funds and resources developing nebago people. which it has used to create new busi- 40 acres of land on the northern bor- Since then, more than 90 Win- nesses, purchase existing businesses der of Winnebago, land that has pro- nebago tribal members have earned and win government contracts. vided space for businesses, including college degrees, and Bledsoe Downes Started with just one employee, a coffee shop, restaurant and retail now also has a law degree. longtime CEO Lance Morgan, Ho- store, as well as new homes and apart- And like more and more Winnebago Chunk Inc. today boasts more than ments for tribal members. college graduates are doing each year, 1,000 employees across the globe and But with few empty lots left on Aspen LaPointe, one of Winnebago's very Bledsoe Downes recently returned business interests in at least 20 states. that land, the tribe has begun looking own came to play the Little Priest War- home to put her education to work for Its subsidiaries include a homebuild- toward undeveloped areas where it riors last week. He is currently attending her people, taking the position of vice ing enterprise, construction company, can expand in the future. An 80-acre Iowa Central Community College. president for community impact and used car dealership, and a real estate area in the northeast corner of Win- engagement for her tribe’s economic and investment company. nebago should provide enough space development corporation. But unlike other corporations, Ho- for nearly 200 additional homes and On Tuesday, she talked about the Chunk Inc. doesn’t use its profi ts to businesses, Bledsoe Downes said. role Ho-Chunk Inc. has played in im- make itself or investors wealthy, Bled- The challenge will be reacquiring proving conditions on the Winnebago soe Downes said. parcels from tribal members who own Reservation in northeast Nebraska. “Most corporations are set up to portions of the fractionated area, she “The community I was born into drive profit,” she said. “That’s not said. was one where unemployment was Ho-Chunk Inc. Our goal is to create Speaking to state senators on very high,” she said, speaking to Ne- self-suffi ciency by getting jobs and op- Tuesday, Bledsoe Downes said the braska state senators gathered for portunity to our local tribal members.” Winnebago Tribe is on a path toward a luncheon near the State Capitol. Ho-Chunk Inc. uses much of its economic self-sufficiency, and she “Poverty rates were very high. You profi ts to help fund economic develop- urged the policymakers to avoid well- couldn’t get anyone to come in and ment and build community institu- intentioned legislation that might With Spring right around the corner, we tions in Winnebago, including housing, further impede the tribe’s progress. are looking forward to the new outdoor lend in these communities.” venue next to the Dollar General. Local “It was a very, very diffi cult time.” home-buying programs, agricultural “Trying to help oftentimes makes community sellers will soon have the op- Decades of failed federal policies, initiatives and renewable energy proj- thing muddier,” she said. tion to sell their products at this desig- including removal from their home- ects. However, she said, the tribe and nated location. Thank you HCI! lands and the forced allotment of More than two years ago, the tribe state of Nebraska might fi nd ways to their reservation, left the Winnebago made a commitment to build 100 support each other through partner- people with few resources for rebuild- homes in fi ve years. Less than three ships, Bledsoe Downes said. ing their community, Bledsoe Downes years later, the tribe already has con- “We may have common areas of said. Because most of the tribe’s lands structed 62 homes. interest where we can be advocates are in federal trust, the Winnebago Those homes provide much-needed together and that’s a much healthier housing for a growing wave of young approach for all of us,” she said.

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a choice between putting food on the At the Defense Department Thurs- table, paying for gas, to get to work or day the president blamed Democrats. The Winnebago Boys basketball team making a monthly payment. I can tell “The federal government remains has been showing true strength all you, real people are feeling real pain shut down because Congressional season. Here is the team after a win at Creighton University. Go Big Blue! right now.” Democrats refuse to approve border Hundreds of federal employees face security,” he said. “ We’re going to have the same situation. By law they cannot border security. It’s going to be tight. strike. It’s going to be strong. We’re going to “They hold jobs in federal agencies let people into our country gladly, but whose mission is to provide essential they’re going to come in legally. That services to Native people based on the includes for the farmers who need help U.S. government’s treaty obligations and for others. But we are going to have and trust responsibilities to Native powerful, strong border security.” Legal action comes as the shut- American communities. The jobs are The president also took a swipe at down continues in its fourth week the often the only decent paying jobs House Speaker Nancy Pelosi by denying with little prospect for resolution. around. The prolonged shutdown is an her a military trip to Afghanistan. On By Mark Trahant immediate threat to the basic needs of Wednesday the speaker suggested the Indian Country Today our members, many of whom cannot president write his State of the Union • COMPLAINT: Rowe v. pay rent, medical bills, or utilities” the rather than doing it person. Both said of America news release said. the reason was security-related during Winter will be gone before you know A group of federal employees who The Federation of Indian Service the shutdown. But it’s clear that both it. Here is a nice capture of the Omaha work in Indian Country have sued the Creek surrounded by a blanket of snow. Employees “intends to do everything sides are trying to use any tactic avail- federal government over its failure to it can to support members during this able to get other side to give in. pay them for their work. This action time by providing no-interest loans to Trump said: “While many Democrats comes as the shutdown continues in dues payer through a program with in the House and Senate would like to its fourth week with little prospect for the American Federation of Teachers make a deal, Speaker Pelosi will not resolution. union.” let them negotiate. The Party has been The Federation of Indian Service Meanwhile in Washington there has hijacked by the open borders fringe Employees, a union representing feder- been no movement bridging the gap within the Party. The radical left be- al workers across Indian country, fi led between the Congress and the presi- coming the radical Democrats.” the action in the U.S. Federal Court of dent. The president has demanded that The same “radical” Democrats that Claims in Washington, D.C., according Congress appropriate $5.7 billion for just won a national election by more to a news release from the union. a border wall or he will not support than 8.6 million votes over the Repub- “We have received pay stubs that funding for the remaining twenty-fi ve licans in the House. refl ect zero income,” said Tony Rowe, percent of federal agencies. The House Indian Country Today is compiling a corrections offi cer with the Bureau has passed several spending bills but #ShutdownStories from tribal commu- of Indian Affairs. “I’m starting to get the Senate will not consider them until nities and others affected by the longest collection notices. I’ve had to make The breakfast at Native Star is looking the president agrees. shutdown in U.S. history. pretty tasty. No one should be skipping breakfast with these options in town. Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2— Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 26, 2019 BAGO NEWS

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squatted on by those who mocked him! JESUS OUR SAVIOR The young men and women who treated him with disdain need to be talked to LUTHERAN OUTREACH Pastor Ricky Jacob about respect! I am embarrassed for their "Looking for Jesus in all the wrong lottery or had the Publisher's Clearing parents and the schools that failed them!” places" House award of $5,000 a week for the “All Native people see each other as rel- rest of my life. However these mate- atives! Mitakuye Oyasin, they remind us! Have you ever been 'lost' as a child? rial things will not bring one closer to “We are all related.” When you disrespect Or as a parent have had to search for a trusting in God, but more than likely our traditional ways and our prayers it 'lost' child? If so, you know the feeling, further away. is hurtful to all Americans! It was the the feeling that Jesus' mother and fa- Or there is the dream of living back Native people who fi rst consecrated this ther had when they realized that their in the past. If only, we could go back land, who fi rst offered up prayers and pe- twelve year old son was not with them. to when I was a kid growing up. Or titions asking for clean water and bounti- If your child was lost in a shop- how about back before 1492. However, ful harvest! Covenants were made and ping mall, say the Mall of America in would you really be willing to give covenants must be respected! The Creater Minnesota. Where would you start to up your cell phone, your tablet, your made no agreements with automobile, your LARGE screen TV or or those who sought to intimidate Nathan look? Maybe you would go to the food air conditioning? God is present right “It is easy to pull people apart. Those Phillips yesterday! He lives here! The court - or the amusement rides - or who donned rest of you are just visiting!” the Lego store. here and now. One does not have to hats in Washington and disrespected “Nathan Phillips is owed an apology by It took Joseph and Mary a full day live in the past to fi nd Him. an Omaha spiritual leader and veteran someone or by many! Let the American just to travel back and uphill to Jeru- Another place that some people showed us how easy it is to do that! It people make a decision as to whether salem. Then they looked high and low look is to their own needs and desires. is hard to bring people together! That is the actions of those in the video was just for their twelve year old. They looked The highs in life, whether it be fame what Nathan Phillips was seeking to do good clean fun or blatant racist actions for Jesus in all the wrong places, until or fortune, drugs or alcohol, feelings when young white men maligned his sa- that that the young man learned from fi nally they went to the Temple. It was of ecstasy all end in dead ends spiri- cred and fervent prayer songs offered for his parents, his friends and from the there that they found Jesus who was tually. You will never ever fi nd God all of us! Their actions were insensitive at President.” not lost in the least. No, he was in His within your self-centeredness. Such best and clearly racist at worst!” “As the brother of a young Winnebago Father's House. idolatry is only being immersed in sin “The tired old mantra about “making boy killed in Vietnam, I come from a Gold My concern today is why do people and often one fi nds oneself in self-pity. America Great again” and chants of “build Star family! The mindless antics of this of look for Jesus or God in all the wrong The pun of 'fi nds' intended. However, that wall” are wearing on the American this young man who mocked a Vietnam places? My short answer is: God or one is not 'found,' but lost. people and serve no purpose other than vet and all Native people sickens me! It Jesus is not lost, people who do not Check out the story of the Prodigal to help a failing President Trump infl ame should sicken every American, But it know or believe in Jesus are lost! And or 'lost' son who treated his earthly the animosities that exist in this country won’t!” being lost they look for God in all the father as if he were already dead so and revive old attitudes and old ideas to “What did this young man prove by wrong places. that he could begin 'living.' He comes take our minds off his failing presidency getting in the face of an elder? He sure There are countless places to look to the realization that he was truly and impending impeachment! That is showed me! Trump supporters should for God. Some look at the creation and 'lost.' His earthly father makes this how I see it! That is how most Americans be proud! I guess it makes America great see it!” think that they have found God. Oh, point and along with it that he was when you mock anyone who does not look one can certainly see the handiwork of dead, but upon his return he was “In this Trump era it has become ac- or think like you! It was close to being a Creator God and have a sense of joy 'alive.' [see Luke 15:11-32] ceptable to denigrate whole races of peo- hate crime!” at His awesome beauty observed on Where can one fi nd God? Where ple and their religions under the color of “Good will not come from the pathetic earth and beyond! However, Creator else - in His Father's House. Each law by those who would wrap themselves show of disrespect that comes those who God does not want his creatures to and every Sunday Jesus is found in in the fl ag. That is wrong! Especially love Donald Trump! This young man the reading of God's Sacred Word and when those you disrespect are pipe car- was cut from the same cloth as Donald worship any part of His creation. riers and veterans! Nathan Phillips, our Trump! His parents should be proud!” Another place where some look is to in the Sacraments. God delivers gifts Omaha relative, is one of the landlords their hopes and dreams. There is the that Jesus paid for with His holy pre- of this country whose lands are being Frank LaMere dream that another individual, a mate cious blood and His innocent suffering for life will come along and that fi nding and death. These mysterious gifts, such a person will lead to a living a live Sacraments, are delivered through the happily ever after! This is the fairy tale water of Holy Baptism and received type of a dream. God is not here. through the bread and the wine of the Or there is the American dream Lord's Supper. of obtaining the blessings of posses- Today you fi nd Jesus right where sions, or an education even greater He said He would be. So why look than one's parents. If only I won the anywhere else?

Cheryl A. (Redhorn) Bassette

was the Matriarch of the family. A Winnebago Son Cheryl had been on the local Horse Shoe league for many, many Benjamin E. Walker years. She met the love of her life Gregory A. Bassette Sr., of 37 years; they were joined in mar- riage on October 19, 1981. They shared and created a family of seven children. Survivors include her husband, Gregory; her chidren, Gregory A. Jr. and Lanette Bassette, Joshua and companion, Tara Picotte, Nor- ma and Angel Bassette and Ivan Redhorn Sr. and Danielle Free all of Winnebago, NE. Grandchildren, Toby, Zane, Arik, Otis, Josh Jr., Aurora, Ian Cheryl A. (Redhorn) Bassette, and Winona Picotte. Jayden, 59, of Winnebago, left for the Xayden, Genesis and Phillip Rob- spiritual world Monday, January inson Jr., Brett and Jedi Bassette 7, 2019. of Winnebago, NE. Ivan Jr. and Services were held January 11, Ravae Redhorn both of Flandreau, 2019 at the HoChunk Center in S.D. Tristen, Trinity, Trenton Winnebago with Roland Warner Redhorn of Walthill, NE. Keifer offi ciating NAC services. Burial Redhorn of Emerson, NE. Mason, Captain Benjamin E. Walker, 64, Vicky Walker, Karin Walker Goette, was at the Winnebago cemetery. Matthew McDonald, Elija Quagon, passed away on December 28, 2018, Debbie Walker Earle, Linda Walker, Cheryl was born on July 23, Princess and Kitana of Winnebago, at the Hennepin County Medical Cen- Terry Walker, Muriel Walker, Paulette 1959, to the late Ihler M. Redhorn NE. ter in Minneapolis, MN. He is the son Walker, Elizabeth Walker Holcomb and Norma J. (Baker) Redhorn. Great-grandchildren, Mercedes of Gloria Ann Walker and Ernest E. and William G. Walker. She attended Winnebago Public and Isaac Redhorn, Noe and Ber- Walker. He is buried at the Catholic The family would like to thank John School. Later attended her high nardo cemetery beside his father, per his Blackhawk for offi ciating the funeral school years at Fort Sill Indian Sisters Ihleen Redhorn, Bernice wish. proceedings, the Rev. Father Mark School in Lawton, (Steven) Kearnes, Jean (Steve) Ben grew up in Albert Lea, MN Baran for a prayer service, the Veter- where she graduated in 1977. Sathre, Deidre Redhorn (com- and graduated from Albert Lea High ans Association for taking care of their She then attended Stewart’s panion, Dennis Appleton), Mamie School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine fellow comrade, Randy DeCora and Beauty School in Falls, (Richard) Brownrigg, Nicole Red- Corp. He received a Bachelors degree other veterans, for their 21 gun salute. . She worked for horn (companion, William J. St. in law enforcement and accounting. The two singers for their song at the Burlington Northern and later be- Cyr); and 80 nieces and nephews. He went through his offi cers train- cemetery, the Winnebago Wake and came a certifi ed Head Start school She was preceded in death teacher for numerous years. Later ing at Quantico, VA and became a Burial, the Winnebago Tribe, Jerry by her parents, Ihler and Norma on was worked under the WTN Captain. LaMere for singing, all the cooks, Lea Redhorn; brothers, Ihler Redhorn Food Distribution Program. She Ben was fun-loving, out-going, Cleveland, Michalina, Pam Mahkuk Jr., and Bradley S. Redhorn; her had taken on an early retirement smart, a leader and confi dent. His and Cynthia Payer. son, Armondo Bassette, grand- to enjoy her grandchildren as they foster parents said he was “the cream We would also like to thank HCI, son, Tayden Bassette; paternal were always her center of atten- of the crop.” Ben liked to play pool WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, the pall- grandparents, John Joseph Sr. tion with the school and summer with his father, “Ace” Walker and his bearers and the other whom donated, and Edith (Logan) Redhorn; and activities. Cheryl was the best big brother, Terry Walker. prayed and supported our family. maternal grandparents, Clifford sister and grandmother, as she Ben was truly “one-of-a-kind.” He is To Ben: Semper Fidelis, you will be and Angel (DeCora) Baker. survived by his wife, Arline and three greatly missed. You touched so many children; Bill, Annie and Laura. Ben lives. I thank God for the time that we also had nine brothers and sisters; had with you. Pinagigi.

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Little Priest Tribal College Warriors Basketball Little Priest Warriors Men’s Basketball The Full Court Press by Garan Coons, 3-point shot is what was hurting the 2019 Schedule Winnebago Communications Offi cer lady warriors. The lady warriors are really good and work hard as a team Date Opponent Location Time Winnebago, NE – The Little Priest just need to fi x a couple of things. Tribal College basketball teams re- The LPTC Men Warriors are fi ring Jan 26 Southwestern Community College Winnebago, NE 3:00 PM sumed play for the second half of the on all cylinders, they are on a 7 game season. According to the LPTC Athletic winning streak and have a record of Jan 30 @ Des Moines Area Community College Boone, IA 5:30 PM Director, Keith Hanks “We have the 10-5 (2-2 in the ICCAC conference). Feb 2 Kirkwood Community College Winnebago, NE 3:00 PM toughest conference in the nation”. They have some big conference home The second half of the season will now games coming up so make sure to Feb 5 @ Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA 7:30 PM feature more conference games. plans to cheer them on. The players Feb 9 @ Southwestern Community College Creston, IA 3:00 PM The lady warriors are struggling to from Miami are clicking together and Feb 13 North Iowa Area Community College Winnebago, NE 5:30 PM get a conference win and fi nd them- easily make 3 point shots. Once they selves with a 9-8 record, 1-4 in the get hot they are unstoppable. The Feb 16 Ellsworth Community College Winnebago, NE 3:00 PM ICCAC conference. Talia Paytimo, a 5’7 LPTC warriors also have a great bench Feb 20 @ Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA 5:30 PM sophomore and member of the Acoma which rotate in regularly. If you’re Feb 27 Des Moines Area Community College Winnebago, NE 5:30 PM Pueblo tribe was named ICCAC player looking to attend a game, I would of the week. Also the lady warriors highly suggest Kirkwood (16-2, 5-0 Mar 2 @ Iowa Lake Community College Estherville, IA 3:00 PM have 8 players that made the ICCAC ICCAC conference) it’s a home game All-Region Academic Team meaning on Saturday, February 2 with tip off they must get at least a 3.0 grade point at 3:00 pm. average or above to make the team. Each game from here on out is Little Priest Warriors Women’s Basketball Congratulations lady warriors! Once expecting major implications for the these ladies get their defense set they warriors. You can fi nd more infor- 2019 Schedule will get more wins. The last couple mation and game schedule at www. of games, turn overs and the outside lptcwarriors.com. Go Warriors! Date Opponent Location Time

Jan 26 Southwestern Community College Winnebago, NE 1:00 PM Jan 30 @ Des Moines Area Community College Boone, IA 5:30 PM Feb 2 Kirkwood Community College Winnebago, NE 1:00 PM Feb 5 @ Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA 6:00 PM Feb 9 @ Southwestern Community College Creston, IA 1:00 PM Feb 13 North Iowa Area Community College Winnebago, NE 5:30 PM Feb 16 Ellsworth Community College Winnebago, NE 1:00 PM Feb 20 @ Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA 5:30 PM Feb 23 @ Southeastern Community College Keokuk, IA 2:00 PM Feb 27 Des Moines Area Community College Winnebago, NE 5:30 PM Mar 2 @ Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, IA 1:00 PM

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You Can Help Give Hope to the Winnebago Half- Native American Elder Offers to Meet and way House and Alcohol Counseling Center Dialog with Students, Community, and Catholic

Fundraising efforts are underway recover/sobriety/fellowship activities, Leaders After Racially Charged Confrontation to raze and replace the 110 year-old alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anony- buildings that house the Chee-Woy- mous, and support groups. Unfortu- with Boys from Catholic School NaZhee Halfway House and American nately the aging facility is experiencing Indian Resource Center, also known severe foundational issues and without Daniel Paul Nelson Phillips expressed appreciation for as the Winnebago Alcohol Program. assistance the Tribe may need to discon- ’s Law Project the statements from the school and The Tribe recently received a major tinue delivering this essential service. Omaha Nation elder Nathan Phil- the mayor of Covington that mockery boost of $1 million to move the $1.8 The proposed Halfway House and lips gained sudden and unwanted fame and taunting are not representative million project forward with funding Counseling Center project will replace after a YouTube video went viral show- of the compassion, respect, and other from the U.S. Department of Justice. current buildings with a modular/ ing him being mocked by a group of inclusive values they want to teach. To complete the fundraising efforts a pre-fabricated residential facility and a Catholic high school students wearing “So, let’s create space for the teaching fundraising team is reaching out local counseling center in the foundational MAGA (“Make America Great Again”) of tolerance to happen,” he said. residents, tribal members, and oth- space. Residential services will accom- hats while he was singing a traditional Phillips, in collaboration with the In- ers. You can be a part of supporting modate up to fi ve men and fi ve women Native song at the conclusion of the In- digenous Peoples March and the Lako- the project by sending a tax deduct- at any given time. Peer support and digenous Peoples March at the Lincoln ta People’s Law Project, is also seeking ible donation of any size to Ho-Chunk group meetings will be available in the Memorial on Friday. Now, he says he’d a meeting with Vatican offi cials—ideally Community Development Corporation residential setting of the facility. The like to use what occurred as a teach- Pope Francis himself, who has apolo- who has partnered with the Tribe on lower foundational area will provide able moment. gized to American Indians for the “grave this community project. offi ce space for up to seven counseling He’s offering to travel as a delegate sins of colonialism”—to discuss what The facilities have a long history of staff, and meeting space for individual, representing the international coalition role the Church might be willing to play assisting individuals working to bet- small, and large group counseling ses- behind the March in reconciling the Catholic community ter their lives following court-ordered sions. Supervised physical activities to Covington Catholic High School in worldwide with Indigenous people. alcohol and drug treatment providing will be made available to both residents Northern Kentucky and have a dialog “We feel that there is a distinct necessary supports for individuals to of the halfway house and counseling about cultural appropriation, racism, lack of understanding and apprecia- reenter society in a healthy way. They clients on the lower foundational area. and the importance of listening to and tion of Native peoples and traditions provide outpatient treatment services Services once the facility is completed respecting diverse cultures. worldwide. It’s time to address the that include alcohol/drug assess- will include seeking employment, and “Race relations in this country and indecency of culturally appropriating ments, 4-week outpatient treatment accessing GED and/or career educa- around the world have reached a boil- our ritual movements and songs for groups, aftercare counseling/groups, tion. The project is expected to be com- ing point,” said Phillips. “It is sad that the enjoyment of non-Native peoples,” individual sessions, crisis intervention, pleted within 18 months. on the weekend of a holiday when we said Phillips. client education, community outreach For more information on the project, to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Lakota People’s Law Project attorney prevention/education activities and donate, or to see the preliminary draw- Martin Luther King, Jr., racial hostil- and Indigenous Peoples March spokes- sponsorships. Halfway house services ings of the facility contact Joy Johnson, ity occurred on the steps of the Lincoln person Chase Iron Eyes witnessed the include pre-treatment (individuals with Planning and Development Offi ce 402- memorial, where King gave his ‘I Have events at the fi rst- a treatment date), aftercare counseling, 878-4120 or joy.johnson@winnebago- a Dream’ speech.” hand. He said he’s not surprised that relapse groups, recreational activities, tribe.com Phillips and others were closing the video’s impact was so strong and the Indigenous Peoples March with a its reach so instantly broad because prayer ceremony in their permitted area the youths took over and disrespected when, videos show, two groups without a sacred space wearing MAGA garb permits—Black Hebrew Israelites and and chanting slogans in support of National Seed Swap Day the high school students—began argu- President Donald Trump. Date When Celebrated : Last Saturday in January ing. Phillips said he approached and “The kids must not understand what The holidays are over, and things have certainly slowed down. The snow is stepped between the two groups in an their choices in attire and expression piling up outside. Somewhere out there, your garden is under inches, if not effort to quell the burgeoning confl ict represent in a time when our president feet of snow. Spring is so, so far away. What's a gardener to get excited about!? through spiritual song. openly mocks Native Americans and Towards the end of January, the last Saturday to be exact, is a huge, let's “Unfortunately, much of the stu- closes the borders to Indigenous chil- call it holiday, for gardeners suffering from no dirt under the fi nger nails with- dents’ behavior was understood by me dren,” Iron Eyes said. “Racist rhetoric drawal. It's National Seed Swap Day! and those with me as a mockery of our and actions are being normalized at People have been swapping and trading seeds, since man, or woman, fi rst cultures,” said Phillips. For example, he the highest levels of the American tilled the soil of this planet. Centuries ago, seeds and even fl ower bulbs have said, nearly half of the students were, at government. Still, we have hope that been used as a form of currency or to barter. one point, making the “tomahawk chop” Native elders, high school students, On National Seed Swap Day, garden groups and organizations, hold a seed motion popular at sporting events. and Catholic leaders can come together swap for their members. It allows them to trade rare, uncommon, unique and “I have read the statement from Nick and reach a better understanding of heirloom seeds. Garden hobbiests enjoy the challenge of growing something Sandmann, the student who stared at each other.” they haven't grown before. So, this is both a fun and valuable event. me for a long time. He did not apolo- Phillips, the Indigenous Peoples On National Seed Swap Day, make plans to bring some seeds to swap to gize, and I believe there are intentional March and the Lakota People’s Law your local garden club. If you don't belong to a group or club, join or start one. falsehoods in his testimony,” Phillips Project are preparing to make overtures You'll be glad you did! continued. “But I have faith that human to set up meetings with the students, Participate in National Seed Swap Day, and spring will not seem so far away. beings can use a moment like this to their community and Catholic Church fi nd a way to gain understanding from offi cials. one another.” Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 26, 2019 WINNEBAGO NEWS

Senator Joni Albrecht's Newsletter Legislative District 7 January 14, 2019

The 106th Legislature convened on pro-life, and pro-choice bill that will Wednesday, January 9th and it has benefi t all women who, after begin- been wonderful to be back with my col- ning the abortion pill process, want leagues and great to welcome the new a second chance at choice. LB 209 senators. I will serve on the Transpor- would add a new section to Nebraska’s tation and Telecommunications Com- informed consent law to include in- mittee along with continuing to serve formation to help women access the on the Natural Resources Committee abortion pill reversal process. The for the next two years. Telecommuni- legislation simply requires that when a cations and internet access in rural woman walks into an abortion facility, Nebraska, including District 17, is an she must be given all the information important issue that I look forward to she needs to make a truly informed addressing in the Transportation and choice about her pregnancy, includ- Telecommunications Committee. ing the information she needs to fi nd Governor Pete Ricketts officially help and reversal treatment if she recognized January 11th as National happens to change her mind after Human Trafficking Awareness Day taking the abortion pill mifepristone. and January as Human Traffi cking In Nebraska, 55% of abortions are so- Awareness Month. At the proclama- called “medication” abortions – those tion signing, I joined Governor Rick- caused by abortion-inducing drugs. etts and First Lady Susanne Shore, Recent studies have demonstrated it is along with Attorney General Doug possible to greatly increase the chance Peterson, State Senators, members of that a mother can save her baby if she the Nebraska Human Traffi cking Task begins a standardized abortion pill re- Force, and non-profi t organizations. versal protocol soon after ingesting the Nebraska continues to be a leader in abortion pill, but only if she knows it is raising awareness and making progress possible and where she can fi nd medi- towards ending human traffi cking in cal help. Rebekah Buell Hagan, a brave our state and around the nation. In mom who saved her child through recent years, we have strengthened hu- the abortion pill reversal process and man traffi cking laws and the Attorney Teresa Kenney, nurse practitioner and General’s offi ce has provided training administrator of the process, joined me to law enforcement across the state. at a press conference Friday morning The Attorney General’s Offi ce also pro- to discuss the importance of LB 209. vides awareness posters for the public. It is of great importance that I hear We encourage Nebraskans to learn from my constituents to effectively do the signs of traffi cking and to report my job as your voice in the Legislature. concerns of traffi cking to the Human I encourage my constituents to reach Traffi cking Hotline (1-888-373-7888). out to me and I look forward to hear- On January 11th, I proudly intro- ing from you. duced a pro-woman, pro-information, [email protected]

Hello! My name is Carmelita LaTray. I am an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. I am 21 years old and graduating in May 2019 with my Associates of Science degree in Business. After I graduate from LPTC, I plan on transferring out to a University to continue on the path to my Bachelors degree in Business Administration. I chose to higher my education at LPTC because of the affordability and small class sizes. The thing I admire most about LPTC is that all the instructors are there with their hearts. I feel that with such a small campus everyone is celebrating each other’s success. A little advice that I can give to current and future students is to push yourself and don’t give up on your dreams. Also, re- member where you come from and where you’d like to end up. Stay focused on your goals and you’ll go far! I would like to thank the Little Priest Tribal College faculty for choosing me as the student of the month.

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. CV14-072 Case No. CV16-015

In the Matter of the Custody Petition of: In the Matter of the Custody Petition of: CARLA BROWNRIGG JESS FRAZIER SR. vs. vs. WAYLAND VARGAS SONNI M. FOUST

To: CARLA BROWNRIGG, To: JESS FRAZIER SR.,

You are hereby notifi ed that an Ap- You are hereby notifi ed that an Ap- plication to Modify the custody order plication to Modify the custody order has been fi led and a hearing concerning has been fi led and a hearing concerning the above referred Individual(s) in case the above referred Individual(s) in case no. CV14-072 has been scheduled and no. CV16-015 has been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 19TH day of FEBRUARY, 2019 at the 21ST day of FEBRUARY, 2019 at the hour of 1:00 P.M. hour of 10:30 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. CV18-182 Case No. JFJ19-002AB

RENT A CENTER The People of the Winnebago Tribe vs. In the Interest of: SCOTT KEARNES I. B. (Born 2013) E. B. (Born 2011) Winnebago Self Storage To: SCOTT KEARNES: To: AMANDA HARD, Mother 5x10 - $35/month You are hereby notifi ed that a Civil JESSE BIRDNECKLACE, Fa- 10x10 - $45/month Petition, in the amount of $3,198.40 ther 10x20 - $65/month has been fi led and a hearing concerning the above referred Individual(s) in case You are hereby notifi ed that a hear- no. CV18-182 has been scheduled and ing concerning the above referred minor will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal individual(s) in case no. JFJ19-002AB Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the has been scheduled and will be heard 4TH day of FEBRUARY, 2019 at the in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Win- 402-878-4210 hour of 11:00 A.M. nebago, Nebraska on the 26TH day of MARCH, 2019 at the hour of 9:30 A.M. www.winnebagoselfstorage.com Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 26, 2019 — Page 7 Winter Celebration Powwow

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