PRESORTED Inside this Sota Sota Per Copy STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE June 2018 General Council: First look PAID WILMOT, SD Sisseton-Wahpeton Wacipi underway now; Miss America coming Friday afternoon PERMIT NO. 1 Visitors guide to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Pow Wow Change service requested Sisseton-Wahpeton Veterans Cemetery Grand Opening July 12, at 11 a.m. Sota Iya Ye Yapi, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279 ¢ Groundbreaking July 12th, 2 p.m., for SWST justice center Contents – Time-Dated News/Do Not Delay Facebook posts about a Jane Doe victim “not credible” according to law enforcement Mailed at Wilmot, SD, Monday, July 2, 2018 75 SWC Discover and Explore Day Camp for youth 5-14 years of age Publication of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968

Vol. 49 July - Bdokecokaya Wi - “Middle of Summer” - Anpetu Iyamni - July 4, 2018 No. 27 “First Look,” Part One in a series of articles –

Woodrow W. Keeble Memorial American Legion Post 314 honor guard brining in the colors Thursday morning. Photo by John Heminger.

By CD Floro Sota Editor ach year the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe (Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe) holds two main General E Council sessions: the first, in June, is set aside for members to hear financial reports from the Tribe and its for-profit businesses; the second, in December, provides for program reports. The first General Council of 2018 was held last Thursday and Friday, June 28 and 29. Here is the first in a series of articles. *VETERANS: This Friday – 4th Annual Bataan interested in going on this trip. The order of priority is: Memorial March, 6 July 2018. Come join us for our WWII, Korean, Vietnam, and Gulf, all others. There Chairman Dave Flute welcomed Oyate to the Sisseton BIA Superintendent Russell Hawkins, to give 4th Annual Bataan Memorial March. The 1st 100 is no cost for this flight, only if you want to purchase summer general council on Thursday morning, June 28. his report to the Oyate. participants will receive a free t-shirt - 1 t-shirt per souvenirs. The trip is 36 hours long, 8AM to 8PM the After roll call, Old Agency District Councilman Russell Hawkins greeted everyone, welcoming walker. Breakfast to follow at the Winfield Thompson next night. It’s for ALL veterans whether your combat Milton “Nippy” Owen offered a prayer. He began by them on behalf of the BIA. Dance Arena! See the accompanying flyer in the Sota. or not. The chartered flight will be from Fargo, ND asking people to pray for Tribal elder Orsen Bernard, “First of all,” he said, “our Area Director, Mr. Tim Hope to see you there; call me at 268-0502 if you have to Regan National Airport, Washington DC. Some of who has been hospitalized. LaPointe, has moved to Minneapolis, and is now the questions! the sights we will visit will be the Arlington National Woodrow W. Keeble Memorial American Legion Regional Director.” CEMETERY GRAND OPENING: Thursday, July Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial FDR Memorial, National Post 314 provided Thursday’s honor guard. Russell said that Glenn Melville, from the Office of 12, 2018 at 1100! We’re so excited it’s finally coming Archives, Lincoln Memorial, Korean Memorial, The drum group was comprised of all singers Justice Services, is serving as interim Area Director for a to fruition after all these years! We received our original Vietnam Memorial, WWII Memorial, Driving Tour of present. 120-day period. Grant Award Letter in Sept 2014. It’s been a long time DC and a Banquet . You will treated like Royalty should The Chairman said good morning to everyone in Then he said he had “some good news.” coming and all of us are so excited for the official Grand you choose to participate. If you want to take a guest the Dakotah Language. “If some of you recall, approximately two years ago Opening Dedication of the Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux (son, daughter, grandchild the reason is that the stories He called attention to the printed General Council there were hearings held in Minneapolis … pertaining Cemetery! See the agenda posted in the Sota. We will are passed down to the generations), they only have report book. to lien waivers on the Indian Land Consolidation Act have a meal following at the Tribal Administration to pay 750.00 for whole trip. There will be 4 medical “This book in front of you,” he said, “that has the (ILCA) program.” Building Rotunda! We’re thinking the dedication will personnel (Doctors, Nurses) on the flight and 1 for each agenda and different reports in there … I hope it brings That’s the program, he explained, that “bought last an hour. We have been very fortunate to be selected bus in Washington, DC. It’s an amazing experience. If you some understanding.” fractionated parcels, from individuals, and gave them to by the National Cemetery Administration to be one you have Netflix, watch “Honor Flight, the Movie” it “And that you gain knowledge of what’s going on the Tribe.” of the cemeteries that will be highlighted in their 40th will give you an idea what the experience is like. The with the Tribe, and the different for-profit entities.” Calling the program “a good thing … we received anniversary documentary, so you will see a film crew first flight will have 80 Veterans total and up to 25 Chairman Flute expressed thanks to Vice- approximately $3 million for factionalized parcels.” around at both places; they also will be filming with a guests. If you interested please contact me, I have the Chairman Floyd Kirk and his staff for “setting this But there was a problem. Drone (the entire dedication). Kind of exciting that we applications in my office. meeting up, the flowers, getting all this ready for the “Upon closer examination, all these fractionated will have access to all of this for our own very archives. Condolences to those that have lost loved ones, Tribe.” parcels had liens on them. Liens that were required *Veteran Honor Flight: The ND Native Veteran prayers to the families. He explained the constitutional reason for holding to be paid back. And what this did, is it created an Honor Flight Committee had their latest meeting *GI Bill Info: 1-888-442-4551, ask any questions the June General Council, “to share the financial status administrative nightmare for all these fractionated up at DMC on June 21, 2018. It was reported by check eligibility!! of the Tribe.” parcels.” the President of the committee, Richard Marcelles, *Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 for Veterans “We are going to be here all day,” he said. “The whole intent of the Indian Land that there is enough funding now for a chartered “We will be here tomorrow.” Consolidation Act was to get rid of the administrative trip. Michael Schreiner and I went to the meeting Report to Akicita “The floor is going to be open for questions.” process,” he said. and brought back applications for those that may be Continued on Page 4 “If you have any questions, please, please feel free “Sometimes, parcels are so small, it costs much, to ask.” much, more to send a letter to tell the person, what their “And we’ll answer those as best we can and as From the Office of SWST June 2018 General Council honestly as we can,” he said. Continued on Page 7 Chairman Flute – The Chairman turned the microphone over to

Agency Village, SD – June 29, 2018 – The Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe, South Dakota/North Dakota, is pleased to announce that Kara Mund (N.D.), the reigning Miss America, will be here on Friday, July 6th, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Sisseton- Wahpeton powwow grounds (1 mile south of Agency Village S.D. on BIA Hwy 700; look for signs). Kara will be presenting a message to the youth and will be available for questions and pictures following her presentation. We look forward to her attendance and presentation to the youth. Future site of the SWST justice center, which will be constructed in phases. First will be an adult detention and Tribal Law Enforcement center. The site is located just east of the intersection of BIA This event is open to the entire public and for all SWST Chairman Dave Flute meeting Miss 700 and Roberts County Highway 5. A groundbreaikng ceremony is scheduled Thursday afterrnoon, ages, and all communities. America Kara Mund, SRST member. Instagram July 12. Photo by John Heminger. Dave Flute, Tribal Chairman. photo. Page 2 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 4, 2018 Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 4, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 3

Introduction announcer’s stand. The dancing then begins. the fancy dance, the style moving toward more movement, especially Welcome to the annual Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe’s Pow Types of songs and the drum spinning. Wow or Wacipi, as it is known in the Dakotah Language. The Dakota people create different types of songs for different The jingle dress dance had all but died out at one time, but annual wacipi is being held Friday through Sunday, July 6, 7 and 8. occasions, such as grand entries, dance categories, and honoring interest has been rekindled and now women from many tribes make This is the 151st annual gathering. The Sisseton-Wahpeton Wacipi ceremonies. While they differ in tempo, words, and emotion, pow and wear them. The jingle dress cannot be mistaken. It is made is the longest-running observance in the state of South Dakota, wow songs all follow a similar structure. of cloth and covered with hundreds of metal cones, or jingles. All and the second oldest wacipi in the nation. There have been many There are songs for all occasions, such as honor songs, veterans people, including tourists in the audience, are welcome to dance improvements to the Tribe’s ceremonial grounds, beginning last songs, and war party songs. during a round dance. The round dance is a chance for everyone year with the dedication of the Winfield Thompson arena, Big Jim Many pre-reservation songs have been put aside in favor of the to dance moving clockwise around the arbor. Street clothes are Crawford softball field, an RV campground, and new concession large number of newly created ones. acceptable, no special regalia is necessary. stands added last year and more this spring. The mocassin games Some groups sing only their own songs, others borrow songs and Additional information about the men’s bustle or “Crow” building has also been renovated. perform their own as well. James Steele adds the following information concerning the Grand entries are at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Friday and The songs are not written, but tape recorded and then learned by bustle or “crow,” as it was originally called: There was no circular Saturday, and at 1:00 p.m. Sunday. both singers and dancers. piece in the old days but a square. The two feather spikes represent Open to the public, the annual pow wow is always well attended Singers are not judged by the sweetness of their voices. In the two slain warriors and the quills themselves represent arrows and and draws more foreign tourists than any other event in the Glacial Northern Plains, the higher parts of the song are sung falsetto and the should be tipped with red horsehair. The two trails of feather Lakes region. This visitor’s guide was developed by the Institute for melody gains energy and rhythm as the voice descends. The sound is represent going and coming, and the name crow comes from the bird Dakota Studies, Sisseton Wahpeton College, to assist visitors in the produced at the back of an open mouth and throat. The volume and because of its keen sense of smell -- especially of dead flesh. Other enjoyment of the wacipi - a gathering of the people to celebrate with quality of the voice depends largely on well-developed abdominal feathers included in the original crow were magpies, buzzards, and traditional songs and dances. muscles. Singers are judged on the range, volume, strength, and eagles . . . because that was the order they would appear after a battle. Admission is: $5 weekend; 5 and under free; 55 and over free. expressive quality of their voices as well as how they blend with the The small shells or bells attached to the spikes represented the sound A wacipi was originally a spring event held to celebrate the rest of the group. Women sing an octave higher than the men and of the battle. Only men with great war honors or feats wore the seasonal renewal of life. People would congregate to sing, dance, sometimes join the men in songs. Women may “trill” at special places “crow.” The 5 x 5 center piece was made from an entire eagle skin, renew old friendships, and form new ones. Pow wows held a religious in the song to indicate deep emotion such as joy or appreciation of and other bird skins (crow, magpie) were used as decoration. significance as an opportunity for families to hold naming and the song. Other aspects of the pow wow honoring ceremonies. In the Dakota tradition, the celebration was The drum is an essential ingredient of the pow wow. These sacred There are several interesting aspects of pow wows that should also a prayer to what in Dakota is called Wakan-Tanka, the Great instruments come from many sources. Some are handed down in a be mentioned. The first is the eagle feather. During an eagle feather Spirit, the Creator, or Grandfather. The word “pow wow” is traced by family, others are donated to a drum group. Older drums are made of ceremony, spectators should stand and remove caps or hats. Picture some to the Algonquin language and is believed to have been used by deer, elk, horse, or buffalo hides, but contemporary bass drums can taking is not permissible at this time. To Dakota people and most non-Indians to mean, in general, a council or meeting. be purchased, renovated, and finally blessed, and considered sacred as American Indians, the eagle feather is sacred. When an eagle feather Today, pow wows are still very much a part of the lives of are the older drums. falls from a dancer’s outfit, the pow wow stops and this special members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate and for other American The drum is more than a musical instrument. It has its own ceremony is performed. Indians. While some begin as early as March, the “pow wow season” life. Some drum groups have gone through ceremonies to have their In some traditions, a fallen eagle feather is treated as an enemy normally runs from June until September (with some notable drums blessed and named. The drum is regarded as possessing its own because the sacred power of the feather can turn against the person exceptions, such as the Sisseton-Wahpeton Veterans Day Pow Wow powerful spirit. Gifts are made to the drum, and a drum may have its who has lost it. The ceremony is necessary to capture the feather, ask and May graduation pow wows). Pow wows are held every weekend, own sacred medicine pipe. forgiveness, and pray over it to restore the feather’s power for good. often at several locations simultaneously during peak periods. Many In some traditions, the drum symbolizes the heartbeat; in others, Different tribes have different customs. In some traditions, the eagle families pack up and “go on the pow wow circuit,” camping out and the powerful medicine of thunder. feather is looked upon as a protector and its accidental dropping is enjoying the traditional celebrations of singing, dancing, and seeing The drum is always treated with respect. Nothing is set on a similar to the American flag touching the ground. Other traditions old friends not since the previous season. drum, nor does anyone reach across it. simply have a veteran pick up the feather and return it after the Competitive singing and dancing for prize money is a relatively The beat of the drum is like a heartbeat, starting slowly, then prayer and the gifting. recent change in the pow wow. In a contest pow wow, prize money is beating more quickly as the singers move ahead in the song. The During an honor song, spectators should always stand and awarded to top point-getters at the culmination on the last day of the drumsticks connect the singers to the power of the drum as they sing. remove caps or hats. As the name suggests, honor songs are requested pow wow. This year’s event is a contest wacipi. The drumming is judged by the rhythm of the song. at a pow wow to honor a person or people. A family might request Just as all pow wows have changed somewhat over the years, Usually drum groups are judged only on the songs they sing for an honor song for a returning son or in memory of a deceased so has the annual pow wow of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate the dance specials and on intertribal songs. There are many different relative. Honor songs can be made for almost any occasion. In some been changing. Most spiritual ceremonies -- for example, naming kinds of rhythms and drumbeats played as required by the type of traditions, people with a Dakota name have their own songs for ceremonies -- have recently been excluded and are no longer part of contest song. The drumbeats must be in perfect time, each player use when the person is honored. In other cases, there are “generic” many pow wows. But special memorial and honoring ceremonies, must be in unison. honor songs for people. As already mentioned, veterans are greatly and ceremonies for fallen eagle feathers, do continue. People unfamiliar with pow wows should remember that the honored by Dakota people. In today’s society, they often receive too The circle is an important symbol to Dakota people. It is used term “drum” also refers to the drum group itself. little attention for their sacrifices. The honor accorded veterans at extensively during wacipi. The dancers come to the center of a There are many well-known drum groups from the Sisseton- pow wows takes many visitors by surprise. Veterans are especially well circle, the drums and the audience form a circle around them, the Wahpeton Oyate. Many play at area and regional pow wows, some honored by the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, who have several active concessions form another circle around the gathering. The pow have been asked to perform at national events and sites, ranging from veterans organizations. Veterans serve as flag bearers and they retrieve wow brings the circle of Sisseton-Wahpeton people closer to family, California universities to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, dropped eagle feathers. They are honored with many songs. friends, and to the Dakota culture. D.C. Among the well-known groups are Grey Fox, Wahpekute, The respect for veterans is an integral part of Dakota culture. Grand entry Ridge Runners, Buffalo Lake Singers, Dakota Nation, Iyaptapi It is a tradition which grew from times when the welfare of a village A pow wow begins with the grand entry. Spectators should (Big Coulee), and the Tiospa Zina Tribal School Drum. Recently, a depended upon the quantity and quality of the fighting men - the always stand and remove caps or hats during grand entry, flag songs, younger generation of singers has come together to re-form the Old honor songs, and invocation or other prayers. The grand entry itself Agency Singers. akicita. To be a warrior was a man’s purpose in life. And the veterans is likely derived from rodeos and wild west shows; it is the parade of Types of dance of today are given the same honor and respect as warriors of long honored persons and dancers which opens each session of pow wow To understand and appreciate pow wow dancing, it is helpful to ago. In some tribes, bravery is still honored as one of the four virtues dancing. Dancers demonstrate their style and regalia. be familiar with the different dance categories. In general, there are --bravery, generosity, wisdom, and fortitude. All dancers are requested to take part in the grand entry. separate dance divisions for men, women, juniors, and tiny tots, as Of course, today, women are included as they also serve in the Because of the tradition of honoring akicita, or warriors, veterans well as separate contests for men and women over 50 years of age. For armed forces and several of our Oyate women have been deployed in are also prominent in most pow wow grand entries, and the Sisseton- men, there are three different dance competitions: traditional, fancy, harm’s way. Wahpeton pow wow is no exception. Watch for the flags to be carried and grass dancing. The giveaway is believed to be universal among American by veteran honor guard members. The men’s traditional dance began when war parties would Indians. Unlike societies where one expects to receive gifts for At the head of the procession, the eagle staff is carried into the return to the village and “dance out” the story of a battle and when accomplishments, Native American society holds that a person being circle - signaling the opening of the grand entry. It is followed by the hunters would dance their story of tracking and then capturing prey. honored has a giveaway and provides gifts for others. It has been said American, Canadian, state, and tribal flags. The outfit of the traditional dance is more subdued in color than that that the chief of a tribe was always the poorest man in the village, Title holders from tribal pageants, such as Miss Sisseton- of other dancers. Frequently decorated with bead and quill work, the for he looked out for the good of all his people. Charged with their Wahpeton Oyate and Junior Miss Princesses, enter next, followed by circular bustle of eagle feathers represents cycles and unity. The eagle welfare, honored by them, the chief gave away blankets, horses, invited dignitaries and honored guests. feather spikes on the bustle point upward, representing a channel food, and whatever else the people needed. Today, giveaways by Male dancers then enter with traditional dancers first, then grass between the Great Spirit and all things on earth. Traditional dancers people being honored or in honor of someone else, are common at dancers and fancy dancers. are often veterans and carry items which symbolize their status as pow wows. Visitors will also notice a renewed interest in traditional Incidentally, the “grass dancers” are a holdover from many years warriors -- shields, weapons, honor staffs. The traditional dance step moccasin games. The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate are involved in ago. These dancers would come onto the field first, to trample down is done with the ball of the foot touching the ground on the first intertribal and international efforts to revive these games, and a the tall grass and thus make ready the pow wow grounds for other beat, and the whole foot on the second beat. Dance movements are moccasin tournament is now an integral part of each year’s annual dancers who would come later. Early in June, local Dakota Oyate, patterned after animals and birds as an imitation of tracking or of the wacipi. including grass dancers, gathered here at the Tribal ceremonial animal itself. The men’s grass dance originated with the Omaha Tribe, “Pow Wows Now and Then” (a poem) grounds for a special “blessing ceremony.” Prayers were invoked probably in the 1860s. A very popular dance, outfits feature colorful (Editor’s note: The following poem was written by Jake over the grounds, and the grass dancers performed this traditional fringe. The basic step of the grass dance involves the ball of one foot Thompson on April 10, 1980. Jake writes of the value of this trampling down of the grass. being tapped on one beat and placed down flatly with the next. celebration: “The annual coming together of the whole Tribe Junior boys, then junior girls, follow in the same order as Weight is shifted from foot to foot. expresses and deepens the Dakota value of sharing.”) the adults. The last to enter the arbor are the little boys (tiny tots Men’s fancy dancing is relatively new. It is more a freestyle dance Seeing new and old - friends, Indian cars, teepees, eagle feathers, --traditional and fancy dancers), and little girls (tiny tots -- traditional with fancier footwork, increased speed, acrobatic steps, and varied honor, fringed shawls, fancy dance outfits, traditional regalia, and fancy shawl dancers). body movements. Most dancers wear brilliantly colored bustles. contests, eagles, singers, dancers, “snags.” The dancers come clockwise, or sunwise, showing the audience, Dancers must stop with the music with both feet on the ground. Smelling new and old - cooking, the four winds, sweat, horses, singers, and other dancers, that they are dressed and ready to dance. Traditionally, women danced only to certain songs or on special campfires, dogs, smoke, buckskins, “perfume.” They show their outfits or regalia (the term “costume” is believed by occasions and usually in the background. The women’s traditional Hearing new and old - songs, laughter, bells, eagle bone whistles, many to be derogatory and its use is not appropriate) and their steps, dance consists basically of remaining stationary and bending the jokes, drums, the camp crier, applause, gossip, the announcer, 49’s, “I letting people know who they are and what they can do. knees with a slight up and down movement of the body. Most love you.” When the grand entry song ends, there is a flag song (honoring women traditional dancers wear or carry a shawl, some carry an eagle Touching new and old - drumsticks, respect, giveaways, the American flag) and a victory song (honoring akicita and for all or hawk feather fan. hospitality, handgames, Mother Earth, drums, tradition, generosity, the oyate, the people), then an invocation blessing the gathering. The women’s fancy shawl dance is relatively new. Outfits consist “her.” Tasting new and old - corn soup, fry bread, coffee, rations, cold The eagle staff (positioned above the American flag to signify the first of a knee length cloth dress, beaded moccasins with matching ones, Indian tacos, dust kicked up, commodities, water, “and that nation) is tied to the pole in the center of the arbor or brought to the leggings, a fancy shawl, and jewelry. Footwork is the chief element of goodbye kiss.” Page 4 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 4, 2018

Sota guest editorial – Power In The Blood By Buffy Sainte Marie The wisdoms inherent in our own DNA are our real power, and we won’t be goaded into war by feudal system racketeers who can outgun us. I wrote new words to the Alabama3 classic, and they lent me samples from their original recording. I re-wrote some of the words, turned it into an anti-war song. Strange: we seem so different musically and personally, but we’re mutual fans and I love the cross- pollination in the song. © Words & Music Alabama 3. Modified words Buffy Sainte-Marie. GMO GMO has got to go Power in the blood Power in the blood

No time for spin-doctors’ medicine Corporation government selling me some cover-up When that call it comes, I will say no no no to war Native humor submitted by Harvey DuMarce, who writes that Colleen's sister from Illinois sent this Weaponizing pesticides; poison in my groceries editorial cartoon: "We laughed of course. Maybe our Tribal members might enjoy the humor." Nothing but another drug, a license they can buy There is power in the blood, justice in the soul Friday (with the exception of letters to the editor/open if you are aware of a date or message that needs to be and sell When that call it comes, I will say no no no to war letters to the Oyate, or “opinion” letters, which must be publicized or advertised, please let us know about it in Power in the blood, justice in the soul received by 10:00 a.m. Thursday). advance of the weekly deadline. I don’t mind dying When that call it comes I will say no no no to war If you are writing an opinion letter, please note The preferred way to submit typed articles and ads, Well I don’t mind dying that it must be signed and the author’s name will appear art and photos, is by e-mail. I don’t mind dying There’s military interest, GMOs in paradise in print. Letters must not contain libel and must be The editor can be reached at the following e-mail But when that call it comes I will say no no no to bio-weapons high up on the call sheet brief, ideally 500 words or less. Letters may be edited address: war Young soldiers driving tanks for content. Omissions will be identified with periods [email protected] but old thieves they drive the banks . . . editor’s explanations will be provided in [brackets]. For more information, leave a message on the Sota No time for backhanded compliments and you never see a uniform on Wall Street Readers who want access to unedited versions will need production office voicemail (605) 938-4452, or send a From television anchor men desperate for an to contact the authors. fax to the 24-hour dedicated line (605) 938-4676. incident There is power in the blood Earlier receipt of copy is always appreciated. So, -- CDF Real estate assassins exploiting our predicament Everything depends upon it being in their interests I don’t mind dying I don’t mind the dying Report to Akicita Aug 24-30-American Legion National No I don’t mind dying I don’t mind dying Continued from Page 1 Convention-Minneapolis, MN I don’t mind dying When that call it comes I will say no no no to war Contact information: American Legion Post #314 I don’t mind dying Woodrow Wilson Honor Guard: Clayton Ellingson, *Make the Connection: 1-888-823-7458 (inspiring Commander 1-605-924-1266 / Vietnam Veterans Kit stories about Veterans) Fox Society - Doc Wanna, Commander Phone:# 698- Coming events 3299 / Desert Era Veterans - Jesse Chanku, Commander July 6th - 4th Annual Bataan Memorial March - 1-605-956-0197: Geri Opsal, TVSO 698-3388 or 268- Agency Village, SD 0502. GABE: 1-605-419-1007 - PLEASE SCHEDULE Jul 12-Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Cemetery Grand IN ADVANCE AT LEAST 5-7 DAYS AS HE MAY BE Opening-Sisseton-11:00 a.m. BOOKED. Aug 20-24-SDDVA Benefits School-Ramkota- Have a great and safe week. Pierre Geri Opsal, TVSO.

T$his edition provides part one of a series of For those wondering about the meaning of the reports on last week’s June 2018 General Council Dakotah words, Zani Unpi means “Be Well.” sessions, held last Thursday and Friday, June 28 and 29. At first it was “Zani Un” then the “pi” was added to These articles will feature what was said and include all of the Oyate. Tom Wilson hosted SWST According to both the Personnel from local and outside presented in writing at General Council. Thanks are due to Peggy for reminding us how the Chairman Dave Flute and Tribal Chairman and Capt. Gaikowski, agencies began investigating the For financial numbers, members must request that column was named. Law Enforcement Capt. Gary despite “turning over (many) rocks,” alleged report. information from your Council representatives and/or Watch for it coming soon, again, back to the pages Gaikowski live in the KXSW-FM the investigation could not confirm The details of the report Tribal Executives. of the Sota. radio/TV studio last Wednesday that the incident had happened. were investigated. Interviews were ***** ***** morning, June 27. Purpose was Shortly after the broadcast, conducted and more follow-up was Of course, the highlight of the year is coming up Elder’s Meditation: to address the Facebook posts Roberts County Sheriff’s Office done. this weekend – the 151st annual Sisseton-Wahpeton “Words hypnotize and deceive everyone at one concerning “Jane Doe.” released the following written Our findings indicate that the Wacipi, oldest event in South Dakota and second- time or another, but these hypnotic words cannot last The story was that an statement: report was false. longest-running pow wow in the country. long in the hearts of true warriors.” unidentified woman was found On June 25, 2018 information The Roberts County Sheriff’s See the specials in the Pow Wow Committee –Barney Bush, SHAWNEE severely beaten in a road ditch on social rnedia was brought to our Office will be submitting a report poster, but note also that the reigning Miss America will We are a part of an interconnected system. Words between Agency Village and attention. requesting that the reporting person be present this Friday afternoon, July 6. in themselves have no meaning. It is the spirit and Sisseton, was taken to a local The information led everyone be charged with false reporting to Miss America, Kara Mund, will be here to present intent behind the words that really show the meaning. hospital, then transferred to a Fargo to believe a female Jane Doe had authorities – 22-11-9. a message to youth. We are connected to each other at the center of the hospital where she later died from been severely beaten and left in False reporting to authorities is She will be at the pow wow grounds from 2:00- atom which makes up the air and our body. The center her injuries. a rural Roberts County ditch. a Class 1 misdemeanor. 6:00 p.m. of the air’s atom system is connected to the center of Following her presentation, she will be available for our body’s system. 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about a month how much money said, “and I want to thank them.” treatment components in (referring we will be getting from the new “We are almost to the finish to community-based treatment tribal detention construction line,” he said. programs that will be included in a program.” “We are going to get a new completed justice center “campus’).” “We are asking for $11 Tribal detention facility.” After talking about the million,” he said. “It would be a regional facility,” detention center, Chairman Flute and Aiden Bobtail Bear, Rafael, Miguel, and Javier “We are the ones that carried he said. made an appeal to anyone in the Service held for Perry Reyes; Siblings: Valerie Archambrult, Tony Bobtail the weight to get this funding ($18 Chairman Flute said there community wanting help for Bobtail Bear Bear Sr., Gayle Henry, Alverda Littledog, Kim Weasel million for the program),” he said. is “economic opportunity” for addiction. Funeral service for and Dean Littledog; Mother in-law Alberta Crawford; “We lobbied Congress hard.” becoming a regional detention “If you’re challenged with Perry Joseph Bobtail Bear, sister in law Nettie Kirk; brother in-laws Sam Crawford Chairman Flute thanked facility. addiction,” he said, “you can come “Wambli Sungmaza” 69, Jr., and Leon Crawford; Lala Lyle Noisyhawk; hunka regional Congressional delegates It would bring “jobs and to my office or any one of the of Flandreau, SD was held sisters, Warlene Yellow Cloud, and Myrna Louis,; hunka “who supported us.” additional money from BIA, to run Executives … we’ll get you into last Saturday morning, brothers, Sandy Weston, Jerry Dearly, and Sylvan Little Those he named are: SD (it).” treatment.” June 30, 2018 at the SWO Hawk, and JB Weston; and hunka son Arnold Williams Senators John Thune, Mike “We are looking forward to (Editor’s note: On day two community center, Agency He was preceded in death by his parents, William Rounds; ND Heidi Heitkamp; that being phase one of the overall of General Council, Chairman Village, SD with Leroy and Thelma Bobtail Bear; Paternal grandparents SD Congresswoman Kristi justice center.” Flute announced that a ceremonial Bobtail Bear, Jr. Heminger, Paul Joe Rainbow and Jennie Bobtail Bear; Maternal Noem; ND Congressman Kevin The Chairman referred to groundbreaking for the detention and JC Crawford grandparents Joseph and Victoria Lawence; Brothers, Cramer; Montana Senators Steve having “planted a seed” that will center will be held Thursday, July officiating. Leslie, Donald, James, Cornelius, Billy and Howard; Daines and Jon Tester; Minnesota grow over the next few years 12. The event will be held at 2:00 . Pianist was grandson sisters, Joanne, Christine and Charlene; his babygirl Congresswoman Betty McCollum “regardless who the leadership is.” p.m. at the site east of the BIA Billy Kohl and drum Christine Rena Bobtail Bear; granddaughter Billi Jean “These people believed in us “The foundation is being 700 and Roberts Co. Highway 5 group was made up of all Lefthand; grandson Baby Bobtail Bear; father in- and our fight, and supported us,” he built, and we want to get those intersection.) singers. law Sam Crawford Sr.; sister in-law Hopa Crawford; Pallbearers were nephew Morley Kirk. Verdel Bobtail Bear, Snow For Perry’s obituary and on-line registry please visit Bobtail Bear, ViJay Crawford-Kirk, Aydan Kirk, Morris www.cahillfuneralchapel.com Canku, Bill Canku, Dicky Johnson, Jay Crawford, Memorial service held Thomas German, and Louie Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers were all of Perry’s family and for Rodney Spider friends. Rodney Dale Spider Montreal, Canada – June 26, Military Rites were provided by all Veterans. was born September 15, 2018 – The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Interment is in the Goodwill Presbyterian 1957 at Sisseton, South Foundation has announced the Cemetery, Agency Village, SD. Dakota. 2018 recipients of its annual All night wake service was held Friday at the Rodney lost his life to research fellowships. Every year, community center. cancer on October 2, 2017 the Foundation awards up to five The Cahill Funeral Chapel of Sisseton, SD is in in Crete, Nebraska. He fellowships to intellectuals in the charge of arrangements. was 60 years old. Rodney humanities and social sciences of the stories that Canadians Perry was born on March 15, 1949 at home in grew up in Lincoln, who are recognized for their tell themselves about diversity, Little Eagle, SD to William and Thelma (Lawrence) Nebraska. productivity, their commitment to citizenship, and belonging. Bobtail Bear. A memorial service communicating their findings to the By blending research and He attended elementary school at Little Eagle Day was held last Saturday public, and their ability to devise creative practice in her RELAB, School and graduated from high school in Fort Yates, afternoon, June 30, 2018 innovative solutions to some of the Professor Kim TallBear (Native ND in 1968. at the SWO community major issues facing Canada and the studies, University of Alberta) Perry joined the Goodwill Church in April of center, Agency Village, SD, with Jr. Heminger and John world. seeks to showcase “good relations” About the Foundation 1986. Cloud III officiating. This year’s four fellows will between Indigenous peoples and The Pierre Elliott Trudeau He married Lynette Crawford on January 17, 1986 Urn Bearers: Dawn Wilson, Brenda Wilson. conduct research on: their territories, disrupted by settler- Foundation is an independent and at Goodwill Church. Inurnment is at Goodwill Presbyterian Cemetery, *Social justice in sexual colonial binaries and hierarchies. nonpartisan charity established in He joined the Army on July 25, 1968. He was in Agency Village, South Dakota. commerce. About the Fellowships 2001 as a living memorial to the the 173rd Airborne Brigade and was a Paratrooper. He is survived by his brothers, Maurice Spider, *Islamic legal reform. The Pierre Elliott Trudeau former prime minister by his family, While serving his country he received the National Myron Williams, and Scott Tohocoka of Sisseton, SD; *Black Canadian women’s past Foundation fellowships were friends, and colleagues. In 2002, Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, sisters, LaVonne of Watertown, SD and Lola of Wilmot, and futures. established in 2003 to encourage with the support of the House of Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation SD. *“Good relations” between original initiatives and innovative Commons, the Government of Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 60 and He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Indigenous peoples and their projects that would not necessarily Canada endowed the Foundation Vietnam Service Medal. Geraldine Spider, brothers, Daniel “Skip” and Earlen territories in Canada. receive support through traditional with the Advanced Research in the After his service he then attended college for Cook Spider, sisters, Bonita and Alfreda, niece, Melissa, and In addition to receiving a total funding mechanisms. Pierre Elliott Humanities and Human Sciences Training School in Tempe, AZ. nephews, Wesley and Scott. of $225,000 over the next three Trudeau Foundation fellows are Fund. The Foundation also benefits He worked as an educator in various schools. Cahill Funeral Chapel, Inc., Sisseton, SD, served years, each new fellow will enjoy nominated by their peers and from private donations. By granting Then later in life, he retired from the Royal River the family. unique access to the rich intellectual selected by an independent panel. doctoral scholarships, awarding Casino, as a Chef. Jesus said, network of researchers and Their research addresses one or fellowships, appointing mentors, He was a sundancer and grassdancer: singer for “Come unto me, all ye that labour practitioners who have joined the more of the Foundation’s four key and holding public events, the Running Antelope and Little eagle Singers. and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation themes and they help further the Foundation encourages critical Perry passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at his “Take my yoke upon you, and learn community before them. Foundation’s objectives of building reflection and action in four areas home in Flandreau, SD surrounded by his family. of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart: The 2018 Pierre Elliott an innovative network of academic important to Canadians: human Perry is survived by his wife, Lynette (Nona) and you shall find rest unto your souls.” Trudeau Foundation Fellows: interchange and public engagement. rights and dignity, responsible Bobtail Bears; children: Denise Bobtail Bear, Bear “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Using community Since 2014, each fellow proposes a citizenship, Canada’s role in the Bobtail Bear, Theo Bobtail Bear and Thea Bobtail Bear; Matthew 11:28-30 empowerment and transformative collaborative project which engages world, and people and their natural grandchildren: TyAnne and Tyleeya Bobtail Bear, Senya learning strategies, Professor Cecilia other Foundation fellows, mentors, environment. Benoit (sociology, University of and scholars. Victoria) enables sex workers to become social justice advocates. Engaging the academic, policy, and public spheres, Professor Ayesha S. Chaudhry (gender and Photographer John Heminger Wednesday, June 27th, Chairman Law Enforcement Captain Gary Islamic studies, University of British captured the sign along Roberts Flute gave an update on funding for Gaikowski for working through In 1978, GROW South fund was established in 1978 with Columbia) sparks a conversation County highway 5 just east of the project. several administrations to get a new Dakota made its first business loans. the purpose of supporting economic on Islamic legal reform through a the intersection with BIA 700, The Chairman said that the detention center. In the 40 years since then, the development in 22 northeastern Feminist Sharia. identifying site for the Tribe’s justice application packet requesting He also thanked the Tribe’s agency has had significant impact South Dakota counties through By excavating and bringing center (see page one). funding for the detention center was legal office for preparing the on businesses and communities small business loans and job to light often-hidden histories, On it is an architect’s drawing being “hand-delivered” to the BIA application. throughout northeastern South creation. Professor Malinda S. Smith of plans for the Sisseton-Wahpeton in Washington, DC this week – one Chairman Flute explained Dakota and beyond. To celebrate Since that time, the agency has (political science, University of Sioux Tribe’s justice center, which day before the deadline. that the application is a request for this milestone, GROW SD is made 2,009 loans for a total of more Alberta) aims to address the virtual will be constructed in phases. He said his administration funding “out of the $18 million offering a business loan special. absence of Black women in many Grow SD First phase will be a new was not going to risk submitting our Tribe lobbied Congress for, GROW SD’s revolving loan Continued on Page 6 detention facility to replace the the application electronically, and that passed ($18 million in the long-time jail which was closed due possibly have it “kicked back” recent approved budget set aside to its obsolescence. as has happened to past Tribal for BIA tribal detention center In a statement aired live on administrations. construction).” KXSW-FM and Facebook last Chairman Flute thanked Tribal “We will be finding out in

4th ANNUAL BATAAN DEATH MEMORIAL MARCH Friday, July 6, 2018 7:30 a.m.

Ending at the Pow Wow Arena with an Honor Song, Flag Raising, and Breakfast in honor of All Bataan Death March Survivors, and our two THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018 at 11 AM from the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe: We will be inviting all Veterans to attend this great event and will also have *Winfield Thompson Sr., US Army *Louis Williams, US Army a meal to follow at the Tribal Administration Building Rotunda catered by

The March will be led by the Honor Guards and will begin on BIA 700 South (Norbert Bellonger Residence start point) Dakota Magic Casino. First 100 receive Memorial t-shirts (1 shirt per participant) Geri Opsal, Tribal Veteran Service Officer. Page 6 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 4, 2018

Martha Renville, SWO History Enforcement Training Conference By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds to protect our independence over Affairs Committee, I am working member, has been elected to the In 1975, the federal was held in 2001 and was hosted (R-S.D.) the past 242 years. Many have made to improve the quality of life for board of directors of the National government implemented the Child by the Chickasaw Nation, who June 28, 2018 the ultimate sacrifice in defense of all who have served. I have been Tribal Child Support Association. Support Enforcement Program was one of nine tribes serving as a Every year on the 4th of July, our liberties. We are forever grateful working to ease the transition for The election was held at the 18th (CSE) in response to the ever pilot program for the child support Americans join together to celebrate to those who wear the uniform of veterans as they leave active-duty annual conference, June 10-14, increasing single parent families enforcement initiative in Indian our independence. At that time the United States of America, as well service. This includes making 2018 at Mystic Lake Casino. and the ensuing spiraling costs of Country. The 2001 conference in 1776, delegates from the 13 as to their families. changes at the VA to prioritize About NTCSA: public welfare. The CSE program focused on the then interim rule for colonies signed the Declaration mental health care for Mission was statutorily created by Title IV, tribal child support enforcement. of Independence, breaking free veterans battling PTSD, The National Tribal Child Part D of the federal Social Security From that original gathering, the from British rule and forming a as well as making sure Support Association (NTCSA) Act and provides the basis for child National Tribal Child Support new republic. they know all the benefits is a non-profit organization that support enforcement initiatives Association (NTCSA) was created In South Dakota, every available to them in terms partners with tribal, state, and in 54 states and territories of the and brought to life as a national town has their own celebration of education and career federal professionals to improve the United States. forum for education, collaboration to mark this historic day. In opportunities. Our veterans quality of life for Indian children Recognizing that the existing and discussion of the regulations Fort Pierre, where Jean and I are some of the brightest, through communication, training, program was insufficient to meet the and best practices to insure tribal live, there is a parade in the most talented individuals and public awareness. needs of tribal families, lawmakers children and families receive the morning and a rodeo at night, and our workforce will Vision passed the Personal Responsibility highest level of services under the followed by a spectacular benefit greatly from the NTCSA is committed to and Work Opportunities Federal Rule. fireworks show over the skills and knowledge they uniting tribal, state, and federal Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) in NTCSA is comprised of Missouri River. Across the state, The security of our nation is bring to the workplace. programs as the voice for Indian 1996 which authorized funding members with an interest in tribal South Dakotans will be enjoying necessary to protect the rights and As we light off fireworks, spend children. for tribes to operate their own child support services and its the day with family and friends. freedoms we enjoy as Americans. time with family and friends and Objective IV-D Child Support Enforcement activities are overseen by Board Our family’s tradition is to camp A strong national defense is one enjoy all that our great country NTCSA’s main objective is to programs. Today, there are more of Directors elected from the and boat at Okobojo Point on Lake of the most fundamental roles of has to offer, I encourage South benefit Indian children and develop, than 60 federally recognized tribes membership. NTCSA’s purpose is to Oahe over the 4th of July holiday. government. As a member of the Dakotans to thank the veterans promote, and enhance family values and tribal consortia in 22 states provide a national resource designed This year, we get to introduce Senate Armed Services Committee, and military members in their lives. by bringing together tribal programs enforcing child support on behalf of to benefit Indian children by uniting our fun tradition to our two new one of my top priorities is to make We would not be able to celebrate such as tribal and CFR courts, Head tribal children both nationally and tribal, state and federal partners to grandsons, Maverick and Cohen! sure our military has the best, most our independence if not for the Start, and Indian child welfare and abroad. promote and preserve the interests While the 4th of July is a up-to-date equipment available so sacrifices they have made. Jean and domestic violence programs. The first Tribal Child Support of those children and their families. time of joy and celebration, it they can successfully defend against I, along with our entire family, wish also provides a good opportunity attacks from our enemies. And as all South Dakotans a safe, happy to honor the countless men and a member of the Senate Veterans’ Independence Day! women who have sacrificed so much SD Department of Veterans Affairs July 2018 –

By Christopher Vondracek helpful. And we can’t forget it This past year we set out on a However, many are not comfortable veteran’s stories. Rapid City Journal – June started from a place of prayer.” mission to find and recognize all of discussing their past. It is important Unlocking the chest of wars 28, 2018 – After a run to be Tilsen said he would transition South Dakota’s living World War for us to document their stories and veteran’s experiences can be the Democratic candidate for within six months to the board of II Veterans. We called it Operation for future generations. There is very rewarding. If the key can be attorney general, Tatewin Means directors, while looking to start a Whirlwind. When we started on nothing better than hearing first- found and the chest opened, the will assume leadership as executive new national group. this venture there were over 2,200 hand what is was like to be there stories will flow and history will be director for the nonprofit Thunder living World War II Veterans in - the visuals, sounds, the smells, documented for future generations. Valley Community Development South Dakota. Six months later, the fears, the feelings, the delay in It is key for all of us to let Corporation based on Pine Ridge. this is not the case. The reality is in communication. Our World War veterans tell their stories. Listen, “I was always taught growing a few years there won’t be any living II, Vietnam and Korean Veterans listen and listen. Our education and up, by my family, by elders, that World War II Veterans and many didn’t have Instagram, Facebook, awareness of their stories is a key to Here at the Penitentiary the WE don’t have the means to you get educated, but you always of their stories will not have been Skype, FaceTime or Twitter. They their healing and an opportunity for sweat lodge ceremonies are an cut trees or to transport wood here. come back and help your people in shared. may have gone months without us to hear first-hand the issues and integral part of our We greatly whatever you way you can,” Means Documenting veteran’s stories communication from their families. struggles they faced. daily lives as Native appreciate the time said in a video the organization is a way to archive our history, but The past few years I have had As Americans celebrate Americans. and effort put into posted on Facebook. it is also a great way to develop an the opportunity to be a part of the Independence Day, flags will be These this matter. Means will assume the appreciation for their experiences. It Korean War Legacy Foundation raised, parades will stroll through ceremonies help us Sincerely, leadership role on Monday. shows how far we’ve come and how and the Korean War Digital History the streets, patriotic music will be become productive Shawn Mousseau, Standing next to Means was far we have yet to go. Project. Their goal is to preserve played and hopefully our heroes members of society Native American Nick Tilsen, founding executive Veterans memories are of great stories and pictures from Korean will share their war stories for us to and also enhance Council of Tribes, director, who said the hiring team value to family and friends. Some War heroes, creating a permanent welcome, appreciate, and treasure. our spirituality. Inc. member and Fire Carrier, SDSP had found in Means a director who veterans freely discuss their service. legacy for future generations. Their We are lacking firewood to inmate. could “represent our people and program instructs social studies Larry Zimmerman, Secretary. hold these ceremonies at the prison. broader movement of change.” teachers on collecting and preserving We have three facilities Qualifying businesses may get a Means, who said she grew up Grow SD here that each hold their own Continued from Page 5 discounted interest rate of 2.95% on in Kyle until the sixth grade, has a ceremonies, which means a total of loans up to $50,000 for a 60-month bachelor’s degree in environmental six sweat ceremonies a week. than $69.7 million to 1,214 area term. engineering from Stanford, a If you have any trees removed businesses (as of 3/31/18). These Interested businesses should master’s in Lakota leadership and or firewood you aren’t using, also if loans have assisted in creating or go to www.growsd.org and visit the management from Oglala Lakota you have any family members here maintaining 12,309 jobs, an average Application Center or call (605) College, and a law degree from the in Sioux Falls that may help with of 6.13 jobs per loan. Loans have 698-7654.Underwritting conditions University of Minnesota. Before this matter, would you ask them averaged $34,717 over time. apply. her run for the attorney general and the tree service to drop off the GROW SD often partners with GROW South Dakota is nomination for the South Dakota wood to us? other lenders, such as banks and an Equal Opportunity Lender, Democrats, Means served as an Please contact our volunteer, economic development agencies, Provider, and Employer. It has attorney general for the Oglala Mary Montoya at 605-367-5008, to to support firms that will have an served South Dakota communities Sioux Tribe for five years and as make arrangements to bring in the impact in their communities and since 1966. outside counsel for Thunder Valley. wood. create much-needed jobs. The organization provides “So often we’re looked to (on We have equipment to handle In honor of the 40th housing, community, and economic Pine Ridge) for negative reasons,” tree trunks and large branches, but anniversary, GROW SD is offering a development to 10,000 customers Means said, “but Thunder Valley not small branches and twigs. business loan special. annually. brings something positive and Road to Recovery For anyone that has hurts, habits, or unmanageable life issues from substance or alcohol abuse, the Road to Recovery support group is for you. As we make our Journey on the Road to Recovery there are Eight principles based on the Beatitudes 12 Steps and their biblical teaching that will give you the tools to help you live a life free from addiction. Place: Family Life Church, 404 West Hickory (across from the Dollar Store) On Wednesday(s) from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Supper at 6:00pm Adults $3.00, Children eat free. For more information call: Pastor Vern Donnell 605-698-7631 or Kristi Richards 605-237-0168, 605-698-3941 or 605-742- 3648 Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 4, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 7

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June 2018 General Council Dave, and announced a groundbreaking will be held at the site of Keeping that economy within the tribal arena.” Continued from Page 1 President Steele the detention center at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 12.) That is all part of that big picture, he said. from Pine Ridge. Russell turned to the future, giving what he called “We see that with the bag factory. Started in 1988, dollar amount They really “fatherly advice.” still going strong. Twelve million to fifteen million is, than the pounded down “What I would encourage us to do, with our pounds a year.” actual amount the treaties, the children, our grandchildren, whatever opportunity we “We see that with the fish hatchery.” they receive … article six of the have, is to encourage them to get the best education “Alvah has to take a big bow on that. We started where one tribal Constitution, they can. The most education they can, and to use that that in 1983, and that fish hatchery is going strong. It member … every we’re treaty to help our Tribal members.” has virtually produced millions, hundreds of millions of three years, gets tribes. And out He expressed gratitude to Sisseton Wahpeton walleye fry that not only go to our lakes, but Minnesota, one penny.” of 567 federally College, and for Districts providing scholarship money, Wisconsin….” Russell recognized tribes, grade money. He said some of these projects have been “far gave an extreme there’s only 167 “We’re doing everything to help our students reaching (but) some of it is not as glamorous as others.” example of treaty tribes. And become the best students and the best professionals they “But I’m very proud of the things we’ve done. I’m administrative that must stand for can. And I think that’s so very important.” very proud of that fish hatchery, that we started in 1983. cost of $15,000 something.” He offered additional advice to students who are I’m not saying who was Chairman in 1983, who had the to inform “And so, writing research papers, to “consult with the Tribe.” long vision and insight … I’m giving Alvah the credit someone that that is good news, Sisseton BIA Superintendent “See if there is a contemporary issue that they for it. It was a great thing.” someone “gets a that we no longer (former Tribal Chairman) could address, that they could research in depth, that Russell said, “We’ve got a lot of good things going penny.” have those lien Russell Hawkins gives the first may be helpful. That may be helpful to us.” on … money that has translated into land ownership for Instead waivers. All this report on day one. Photo by He recalled talking to a Tribal member in the past. the Tribe (and) those who want to get into agriculture, of helping, the SWST Chairman Dave Flute tedious paperwork, John Heminger. “He was very excited. He was writing a doctorate’s farming, those who need home sites, and it’s all for the speaking to Oyate gathered for law shifts this where we’ve got dissertation. And the doctor’s dissertation is he was good of our Tribal members.” day one of General Council. administrative to hold that money in escrow, until that’s paid back to a challenging Aristotle’s definition of tragedy.” Before concluding his talk, Russell reminded the Photo by John Heminger. nightmare onto revolving fund, that is eliminated now.” “And I thought, well, the guy’s pretty smart, but Oyate “the Indian Finance Act is still alive, and still the tribes, he Russell said there is another benefit, “the second how nice that would be, if he was using all (those) doing well.” explained. good part, is the money that has already been collected, brains to help us with a problem that we have right He gave an example of a $100,000 business loan, “And if anyone remembers back, two years ago, off these parcels of land, is going to be returned to the here.” saying the BIA is guaranteeing the bank 90 percent, or at the General Council Meeting, I had commented. Tribe. And the Tribe can use those for future purchases. “I would just encourage you as students, parents, $90,000, so the bank is only taking a 10 percent risk. And Chairman Dave testified in Minneapolis, with He called this “very good news from the BIA … educators, as Tribal members, to encourage the children, Russell admitted, however, “It’s not a walk in the other representatives, and gave a very, very powerful that’s hot off the press, as of last night.” the students, whatever level they are, get the best grades park.” testimony. A very powerful position, against these liens.” “And for those who remember, I predicted they can, go as far as they can in education, and when “It’s not as easy as one, two, three or A, B, C, but it “Saying, you’re shifting the burden to the tribes. those lien waivers would be granted. One of the few they write a paper, do something that could help us. is possible.” The federal government said this was too burdensome, predictions that I made, that came true.” That could be very helpful to us.” “Again, I want to commend Buffalo Lake District so we’re eliminating it. But what they were really doing, The Superintendent went on to discuss the Russell commended Chairman Flute and Council … because they went through all that paperwork, and is shifting it to the tribes.” detention center project. on Dakota Crossing, calling the Tribe’s store “part of the they have the Buffalo Lake Lanes now, that’s in business. “Last night,” said Russell, “we received He said the new jail “is going to result in a return big picture.” And it’s a great place to go, my grandchildren love it, it’s notification, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, on the dollars.” He said part of that big picture is getting Tribal a great community business.” Washington, that these lien waivers are granted now. So, “It’s going to mean jobs, and that’s going to mean members educated … and that means having a job. now that is very good news for our Tribe.” income.” “With a job, home purchasing, ownership of land, “And I think that we shall be grateful to those June 2018 General Council (On day two of General Council, Chairman Flute going to work, keeping the money in our economy. Continued on Page 12 who gave that powerful testimony. Including Chairman Page 8 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 4, 2018

general population, according to the native communities address acute “When you pull the seeds out, Centers for Disease Control. and chronic conditions,” she said. people just light up,” she said. “The health problems among The diabetes rate among Indians Far from the wide open spaces native people have just become in Minnesota is a whopping 40 and roaming goats in Shakopee, so profound you have no place to percent. urban farmers at Little Earth in go but up. It has to be addressed,” Reversing that trend remains a Minneapolis work a tiny strip of said Devon Abbott Mihesuah, formidable challenge. once-vacant land bordered by the a University of Kansas professor “It’s very difficult to change Hiawatha Avenue sound wall. and author of “Recovering Our people’s minds about something so The sound of cars buzzing by does Ancestors’ Gardens: Indigenous personal as [the food] they’re going not distract them from tending Recipes and Guide to Diet and to put into their bodies,” said Watso, to budding crops. The ground is Reprinted from the Sisseton Courier – Fitness.” secretary-treasurer of the tribe’s contaminated, they say, so the Little Sowing seeds of good health business council. Earth farmers use wood chips mixed When Indians were forced A number of plants in the in compost to create the raised beds. onto reservations, government garden come from heritage seeds. They add fertile soil donated by the commodities replaced the Once harvested, the fruits and Shakopee tribe, which also shares unprocessed, nutrient-rich foods vegetables are dispersed among seeds and best practices with this By Katy Heinecke they were used to eating, said Shakopee tribe members as well as small community. Sisseton Courier Staff Writer Mihesuah, a member of the other Indian communities. There’s “They’ve been really generous,” Two employees at the Indian Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma who even a tribal service agency, similar Fagrelius said. “There’s been a Health Service’s Woodrow Wilson runs the American Indian Health to the CSAs popular in organic food process of awakening going on at Keeble Memorial Health Care and Diet Project at the University of co-op groups. Little Earth.” Center (WWKMHCC) in Sisseton Kansas. Watso thinks there’s something She hopes one day the were recognized by the Northern “Type 2 diabetes didn’t start revelatory about rekindling this urban farm will become fully Tier Pharmacy Continuing showing up until after the Civil connection to the land. sustainable. Plans are underway to Education Program, which was War,” she said. “Up until that “I believe in our bodies, our add a greenhouse that would allow developed in 2014 to discuss best time there weren’t any pictures of DNA or whatever, [we have] the for more indigenous fruits and practices and provide continuing [Indian] people being fat.” ability to recognize those foods,” she vegetables. If the farm really takes education to pharmacists, pharmacy Fry bread — a flavorful, deep- said. “It’s in our genetic makeup. off, they’d like to jump on another technicians, and students primarily fried dough served at many Indian Those things sustained us and I hot trend: starting a food truck. from the IHS Great Plains, Bemidji, gatherings — is not an indigenous believe our bodies recognize those If these goals are going to be and Billings Areas. food, Mihesuah argues. She has a things.” achieved, Little Earth will need Cmdr. Holly Rice was IHS Honorees: Cmdr. Holly Rice, Pharmacist (left) was bumper sticker on her car with a A cultural awakening the help of avid urban farmers like recognized as the Northern Tier recognized as Northern Tier Senior Pharmacist of the Year, and red line crossing out the words “fry The Shakopee Mdewakanton George Lussier. The 68-year-old has Senior Pharmacist of the Year, and Technician Kris Sattler (right) was recognized as Northern Tier bread.” She’s taken some heat for garden is called “Wozupi,” a Dakota embraced the decolonized diet and Kris Sattler was recognized as the Technician of the Year. that statement from other Indians word meaning “a place where things tends the farm’s corn. Northern Tier Pharmacy Technician who have called her “anti-Indian,” grow.” He is known for his gift of of the Year during a ceremony in within the pharmacy and the for her contributions to improve she said. Since starting in 2010, the making corn hominy. A member Fargo, ND. facility to improve patient care. pharmacy technician processes at But despite some resistance, garden has more than doubled in of the Red Lake nation, he grew Cmdr. Holly Rice is a Under her guidance, the center the WWKMHCC. Kris has been a the decolonized diet movement is size. up watching his grandmother member of the U.S. Public Health has implemented several pharmacy certified pharmacy technician at the spreading seeds nationwide. Now in its fifth growing and mother tend gardens full of Service Commissioned Corps. clinics including anticoagulation, center since September 2015. In New Mexico, indigenous season, the 12-acre Wozupi has vegetables. He learned how to make The Commissioned Corps, one of tobacco cessation, immunization, “I appreciated the nomination food programs are working to an orchard with trees bearing hominy from watching them and to America’s seven uniformed services, antibiotic stewardship, and and the recognition of having been preserve seeds from hundreds of indigenous fruits — June berries, this day, he prepares it the same way. fills public health leadership and medication refill. During the a valuable asset to an already well- years ago. Tribes in North Carolina elderberries and wild plums. Goats He doesn’t rush, spending all day service roles within the federal summers of 2016 and 2017, oiled machine. It is nice to work are restoring native fruit and and chickens roam the newly added boiling water and adding a special government. Rice served as the Great Plains with a group of people that have vegetable plants in newly established Children’s Garden. There’s also a blend of ingredients — including “The Commissioned Corps Area pharmacy consultant and a common belief that ‘we can do gardens. Closer to home, the White Heritage Garden, where ancient ashes — to produce his signature has allowed me to experience many performed annual surveys for all better’ and then we work together to Earth Land Recovery Project aims to seeds given to them from other dish. opportunities I would not have been area pharmacies. The annual surveys achieve that,” Sattler said. preserve original land practices. tribes grow. Chokecherries, prairie He said he now tries to live by exposed to. I am blessed to work incorporated controlled substance Kris is continually looking The Shakopee Mdewakanton onions, Cherokee tomatoes and the words his grandmother, who with a great pharmacy staff and audits and pharmacy optimization for ways to improve pharmacy Sioux Community is at the forefront Lower Sioux corn are among the lived into her 80s, would often say: serve in my home town community, reviews to maintain compliance with processes and patient care, and she of these efforts. Lori Watso, a former native plants recently brought back “Remember the things that you were and I look forward to the challenges regulatory and accrediting agencies. follows through with her ideas to public health nurse and Shakopee to life. taught when you were young.” that lie ahead in my career,” Rice The Great Plains Area includes implementation. Some processes tribe member, was the inspiration Planting heritage seeds is (Editor’s note: This said. Indian Health Service and tribally Kris has been instrumental at for the expansive garden and natural part of the “cultural recovery” “awakening” is happening right here Rice was nominated for her managed facilities in South Dakota, improving include the return health store established on tribal phenomenon sweeping across Indian on the Lake Traverse Reservation. exceptional leadership as chief North Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. to stock process and technician land in Prior Lake. country, explained Rebecca Yoshino, Watch for more news in the Sota of pharmacist, acting clinical services In November 2017 Rice was asked documentation requirements. Through food, she wanted to who was hired by the tribe to serve what’s happening locally to promote administrator, and acting Great to serve as the acting clinical services Kris has also been influential in “help our community and other as director of the Wozupi. food sovereignty!) Plains Area pharmacy consultant. administrator at the WWKMHCC. refining the inventory management She has been a pharmacist at As clinical services administrator, and ordering process to reduce WWKMHCC since 2004 and Rice leads eight clinical departments medication waste and ensure has been chief pharmacist since and ensures overall clinical adequate stock of medications 2005. As chief pharmacist, Rice operations. needed for patient care. implemented countless processes Kris Sattler was nominated

By Allie Shah arrived. Star Tribune – Sept. 2, 2014 – Some adherents Bit by bit, the farm at Little Earth is even have a name for this growing. concept: the decolonized So, too, is a movement among diet. American Indians in Minnesota and “It’s growing in the once ordinary grass grew. Rows of elsewhere to improve their health last 10 years within the native Oneida cornstalks tower 6 feet in by rediscovering ancestral foods and communities in the United States,” the air. Raspberries — the kind once connections to lands once lost. said Susen Fagrelius, coordinator blanketing North American forests Far from access to natural of Little Earth’s community health — cover a small patch of the farm. maple syrup, wild rice and game initiatives. As more people realize Across the country, projects available Up North, the residents at they can grow a significant amount like the Little Earth Urban Farm are Little Earth of United Tribes — a of vegetables on a small parcel of taking aim at the staggering obesity south Minneapolis low-income land, they discover that “they have and diabetes rates that plague housing complex — are finding the ability to take back their food American Indian communities. new old ways to grow crops that system.” Indian adults are twice as likely to existed long before European settlers Lakota sage appears where be diagnosed with diabetes than the Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 4, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 9

By Richard P. Holm, MD involved isolation and quarantine the county to practice medicine. Near the end of the 1800s, measures. Certainly, infections Despite the limited number of the average life span of a male in such as smallpox, scarlet fever, TB, medical tools and medicines Dakota territory was less than and diphtheria, which ravaged the available to them, those doctors forty-seven years. This was partly frontier West, are not so prevalent were always most effective by because the practice of pioneer today. However, we know that those caring-I mean really caring-for the medicine was so different from same isolation and support measures sick. Some things never change. that of today. Vaccinations and will have to be used again if another Take home lessons: antibiotics were not yet available for pandemic occurs. 1. Major changes in health the many infections that occurred; Finally, although the content of care over the last 100 years include the treatment of severe trauma the lectures at medical schools has vaccinations, antibiotics, IV was without IV fluids and fluids, anesthesia, and anesthesia; and the training of the education of such physicians was often inadequate methods. and certainly not standardized. 2. Certain elements Times have changed, of frontier medicine and the average life span are still happening like has improved over the years. stitching, bone setting, However, some aspects of abscess draining, isolation pioneer medicine haven’t of infectious diseases, changed. Now, just as then, and one-on-one teaching physical trauma with lacerations changed, the later part of medical of medical students including the and fractured bones require stitches, training is still dependent on the teaching about how important it is bone setting, and sometimes even one-on-one mentoring/apprentice to genuinely care for the patient. amputation. Abscesses still need type of learning experience. It is Watch On Call with the to be drained. Physicians are during this mentoring phase when Prairie Doc® most Thursdays at 7 still stitching, setting bones, and the student shadows a practicing p.m. central on SDPTV and follow draining puss much the same way as physician and learns how to have the Prairie Doc® on Facebook and in the 1880s. compassion for patients. YouTube for free and easy access to The primary tool for dealing The pioneer doctor traveled the entire Prairie Doc® library. with contagious diseases back then by horse and buggy throughout

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By Rebecca Dargatz By the end of the week each student had School Community Director completed a presentation that was shared with Tokan Nuwan Wayawapi recently hosted a parents at a luncheon. week-long Gear Up camp for 7th & 8th grade Seventeen students completed the week long students. camp. Students spent time on Math, Literacy, and Congratulations! Science focus areas.

Sisseton Wahpeton College is to identify. need to be filled out. There will be 5 sponsoring a Discover and Explore July 18, 2018: Teen Volunteer Counselor positions Day Camp for youth ages 5-14 years Learn about the Dakota available! of age July 17-19, 2018. Culture and ways. For more information, contact Information is available online July 19, 2018 Sophia Hoss, Sisseton Wahpeton at: Animal Science. See farm College, Extension Program https://www.facebook.com/ animals, learn how to take care of Assistance, P.O. Box 689, 12572 events/461987397574379/ the animals. Goats, Chickens, bottle BIA Road 700, Sisseton, SD 57262; Camp Details calves, and more! 605-698-3966 Ext. 1148 or 605- July 17, 2018: *If your teen would like to 690-2333 Cell. Learn about Nature. Take a volunteer as a Camp Counselor, (Editor’s note: Also see the The ESDS Gear Up participants. walk in the Prairie and collect bugs please call. There are forms that notice in this Sota.)

By Rebecca Dargatz Students attending camp learned about the School Community Director tipi, participated in talking circles, went hiking, Toka Nuwan Wayawapi students in 6th-8th played hand games, and enjoyed living out in grades recently had the opportunity to attend the nature. annual summer Culture Camp. Here are photo highlights.

Raelon and Vinnie racing their cars. Keya sharing her Gear Up presentation.

Hiking at Sica Hollow.

Playing hand games at camp.

Learning to set up the tipi.

Talking circle.

of the legislative process and the countless other functions of a congressional office. College students who are interested in interning in Rep. Noem’s office should submit a cover Washington, D.C. – Rep. staff on various constituent service letter, resume, and writing sample Kristi Noem is accepting and communications projects, to [email protected]. applications for fall internships in as well as assist with legislative gov by Friday, July 27, 2018. For her Washington, D.C. office. research. Internships provide more information, contact Kristin Student interns will work with students with first-hand knowledge The tipi going up. Wileman at 202-225-2801. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 4, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 11

By Rebecca Dargatz The summer reading program is in full School Community Director swing. The Toka Nuwan Wayawapi Summer Students in the music classroom recently Academic Program has busy in June. completed their performance of Snow White Students have been attending Math, and the Seven Dwarfs. Literacy, and Vocabulary classes daily to earn Local artist Art with Anndell has been their Thursday field trips. busy working with the students to beautify the The Garden Classroom students have school with murals. Kunsi’s Garden looking beautiful.

Echo and Miley participating in the Summer Reading Program.

Avery.

Laken on the high dive. Ashtyn swimming at the pool.

Students in the Garden Classroom making birdhouses.

Painting the mural.

Playing football at the pool.

Amelia and Coey at Storybook Land. Gabe is working hard at Storybook Land.

Riding the rollercoaster.

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Sisseton School District 54-2 will conduct a public hearing at the Sisseton High School Library in Sisseton, South Dakota on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering the foregoing Proposed Budget for the fiscal year of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, and its supporting data.

Lori Kuschel, Business Manager Sisseton School District 54-2 Sisseton, South Dakota

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June 2018 General Council restructuring program support funding to meet the of our program managers, which is … 49 different “Most of you Continued from Page 7 intentions of the funding sources and creating processes program managers plus their office managers.” I think know me that will curb spending while maximizing our own Lexie ran through the financial data in the booklet, by now. My name He said it is another example of keeping a business, dollars. page by page. is Greg Benidt,” keeping the economics “in the Indian arena, the Tribal At one time, we relied heavily on federal funding as “It shows all our fiscal ’17 funding that we received he began. arena.” our main funding source. last year.” “I’m honored “This was a process they (Buffalo Lake District) This current fiscal year, our gaming revenue has “The highest amount we received was from federal to serve as the went through, and if they went through it, it’s certainly surpassed that. funds … and our gaming funds came in second,” she CFO of the there for the other Districts and individuals.” While this may be a historic mark of self- explained. Tribe.” “I want to encourage you to remember the Indian sufficiency we must also be mindful to continue to push Next, she told how that situation reverses for fiscal “I’d like to Finance Act. Dacotah Bank has participated … Wells for those federal dollars so our gaming revenue can be year 2018. thank leadership Fargo has participated … and People’s Bank of Summit used for other economic development ventures. “For this year, our fiscal ‘18 funding allocations for their support has participated.” In addition to gaming revenue, you will also see mostly comes from our gaming funds … and our federal through the His final comment was a reference to his step- in this booklet of the increases of our other funding awards actually came in second.” years in backing father, “a Tribal member that I always like talking about, sources and expenditures. Federal and gaming money are not the only sources up our Finance Master Sgt. Woodrow Keeble.” We have three months left in FY18 and are of funding, she pointed out. Department. US Highway 12 from Waubay to Interstate 29 at finalizing the FY19 budgets. “Not only did we receive our gaming funds and We look forward Summit, “this fall, is going to be renamed the Master There are currently 49 tribal programs. All except our federal awards, but we also have income from to many more Greg Benidt, CFO. Photo by Sergeant Woodrow Keeble Memorial Highway.” one of them receive Tribal program support. program income, indirect costs, tax revenue and lease prosperous years John Heminger. “So, we’re going to have a highway named after one 18 of them generate program income that help income.” in the future.” of our Tribal members, Congressional Medal of Honor offset tribal program support. A breakdown of what each department receives is “The Tribe is growing and doing outstanding in my Recipient, Master Sergeant Woody Keeble.” All non-Tribal program support must be expended in the booklet. opinion.” Russell closed by saying “I just want to thank first before spending tribal program dollars. “When gaming was established on our Reservation Greg thanked the Finance staff “for their everyone here. And I want to thank the Chairmen and In addition to the Tribal programs, we also have in the ‘80s, the number one priority was job creation. dedication and hard work.” the Council. And I want to just say, God bless our 19 boards, committees and/or commissions that operate Gaming revenue came in second to provide funding “Some days it gets a little hectic, but they do a fine leadership, and our Tribal members of the Sisseton- solely off of tribal program support. for Districts, central government and economic job.” Wahpeton Sioux Tribe. Thank you.” A quick update I wanted to share was the ongoing development growth. So as you can see (in the booklet) “While this is one of my favorite days of the year, I Chairman Flute said, “We are fortunate to have district audits for FY 2014-2016. … our different programs and what they received from guess Christmas is probably my favorite, but second to Russ here. You know, he’s been detailed out a couple of Because the districts are defined as sub- gaming funds.” that is the day that we submit our audit to the Federal times, and I do want to recognize Russell’s staff, Brenda governments of the Tribe, they too must be audited. Lexie spoke about tax revenue. Clearinghouse … it looks like that will be today, so I’m Jones, and the rest of the team.” Failure to provide audits can affect our federal “The tax ordinance was drafted back in 1980 with happy.” “When Russell’s been gone, we’ve been able to funding and grants. the intent to create tax revenue to fund specific services He gave a shout-out “to Tribal students and youth move forward with what we need to do, working with Audits are a good guide for financial management within our Tribe. And was budgeted for each service by to join the accounting profession.” the BIA. So, I want to thank Russell’s team too.” for the districts as well as the tribe. a percentage.” “The Tribe is growing,” he said. “So, with that,” he said, “We’ll move on to our The recommendations are always in the best “But in recent years.” she explained, “tax revenue “We have good accountants now, but I see the need Tribal Vice Chairman, and some opening remarks.” interest of the Tribe and recent and potential IRS eventually merged into one funding source … and it in the future for accounting professionals.” Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr. gave the following penalties of the Districts and Tribe can impact Tribal funds a number of different Tribal programs.” “If you’re interested in this line of work, I report, which was printed in the General Council revenue and the land fee to trust applications. Examples she cited are “the shelter, our post office, encourage you to come and speak to me and my staff, booklet: Our Tribe was constitutionally established 72 years elderly affairs, education, veterans office.” and we can explain to you what it involves.” Greetings ago in 1946. Another funding source is lease income, revenue The first day agenda was out of sync; Greg Tribal Since then you can see how much we have grown generated from Tribally owned land leases. informed the Oyate “the auditors are en route from Membership, as a nation. An example of a program that benefits from lease Fargo, and they’re scheduled at 11:00 … we’re a little on behalf of the The needs and resources have also grown income is the buffalo farm (SWO Natural Resources), ahead of time.” Tribal Council immensely and I hope we can continue to move forward she said. He said there are copies of the audit report in the I would like to and venture into more opportunities by utilizing and “Our federal awards vary program to program rotunda, and “we’ll have them (the auditors) answer welcome you to maximizing our existing resources. and they have their own specific requirements, such as your questions. If they’re unable to answer them, then I the 2018 Summer Thank you. quarterly reports.” will try to answer them.” General Council. Next on the agenda was Alexandria “Lexie” “There are some programs that require funding At this time, Bill LaRoque brought up questions The Sisseton- Fancher, of the Tribe’s Budget office. matches, which usually comes from our section seven about audit findings. These were postponed until the Wahpeton “Good budget.” Eide Bailly CPAs arrived. Oyate Revised morning, She explained section seven budget is funded by The Chairman announced that Josh Flute would Constitution and everyone.” Dakota Magic Casino gaming revenue.” be next to speak, to give the Dakota Nation Industries By-laws of the “My name is “These funds,” she said, “are specifically for (DNI) report. (Josh, DNI CEO, was also on the agenda Lake Traverse Lexi Fancher, I’m economic development.” to give annual reports for Dakota Crossing grocery store Reservation calls the Budget Audit Lexie pointed out budgets that provide for projects and SWST Fuel Inc. Because the reports were ahead for two General Compliance to “improve building structures and build Tribal assets.” of schedule, he also gave a report for Dakota Western, Councils in the SWST Vice-Chairman Floyd Specialist for the “That usually comes from our capital although Manager Robert Huff came later – at his calendar year. Kirk Jr. Photo by John Heminger. Tribe.” improvements and our reserve budgets.” scheduled time – and also spoke about the Tribe’s bag This is the “As of right “These budgets change every year, and they also manufacturing business.) first General Council of the year requiring the following now, I am the change during the year.” Before handing off the mic, Chairman Flute presentations, (1) Financial Reports for tribally-owned only full-time “Most of the time, these budgets are increased in announced that while the agenda did have Dakota gaming operations; and (2) Office of the Vice-Chairman individual in the middle of the year to help support a certain project Nation Development Corp. (DNDC) listed, “that is a financial report of the past calendar year and the budget the office with that the Council or our Executives are working on.” non-profit.” for the current calendar year. The next two days you some part-time She ended her report by saying, “If you have any “If people have questions about that, we can will hear various financial reports regarding central assistants.” more questions regarding our funding sources or our answer those … later on, getting through the agenda.” government and our gaming establishments as well as “I work allocations, you can always stop by my office. My office “But that is a non-profit board, so we’re moving on our other for-profit entities. with about 239 is always open. Thank you.” with our for-profit.” Since coming into office last May, I have been budgets and I Lexie Fancher, Budget Audit The Tribe’s CFO Greg Benidt was next to the “That is what this (June) General Council is for.” working towards eliminating the Tribal deficit, work with all Compliance Specialist. Photo by podium. “We’ll have Josh come up and talk about the for- John Heminger. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 4, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 13 profit entities of the Tribe.” We’ll be open till 2:00 a.m. We’ll have notices and signs “I know there’s some misperception about what we but it’s all of our store, and it’s the only store in Sisseton He asked the Oyate “to pay real close attention, at the store.” do at Dakota Western. It’s not just plastics; we do more that is locally owned.” because this is important information that we want (Editor’s note: See the advertisement elsewhere in eco friendly plastics, biodegradable and plastics that “We have to remember that the other guys in to transmit to people out there … so you get accurate this week’s Sota.) can go into compost piles, and completely decompose town, they’re based in Minnesota.” information and you can base your opinions on facts.” Concerning Fuel Inc., Josh reported “We did have and they’re safe for the environment. That’s one of our “Their dollar is not staying here in our Josh Flute a gracious investment from our Tribal leadership, for a capabilities at Dakota Western that maybe we don’t community.” gave a Dakotah new propane truck.” think about.” “Dakota Crossing’s dollar is staying right here.” greeting and said “We do have two other newer trucks that keep us “Just last weekend,” he said, “I was pretty proud.” “We have to remember that, we have to continue how “very grateful on the road and they’re more reliable … we are making “I went into Fleet Farm (at Fargo) and saw our to support this store.” and humbled (he some pretty substantial changes at Fuel Inc.” bags on the shelves … if you’re in there looking at the “Shop there anytime you can.” is) to be here this “We are adding propane tank monitors,” he said. plastic bags, if you see the box with eco safe (labeling), “We have great specials, we have a busy three weeks morning, again, “A lot of our Tribal buildings and Tribal programs that’s our bag.” planned ahead. to talk about have those monitoring systems in place already. We “It’s important to understand that.” “Our store is going to be open until 2:00 a.m. our for-profit want to roll those out to our residents and homeowners “We are making a lot of bags that are going through the pow wow, along with the C-Store.” enterprises.” as well.” nationwide and international. Dakota Western is one of (Editor’s note: See the Dakota Crossing He “If you have family members that are maybe elderly those businesses that’s a shining star in our community.” advertisement about special hours.) acknowledged or handicapped, that might need assistance checking “Our staff was just telling me that that company “We’re getting a truckload of water and ice, so being early and their propane tanks, please feel free to stop in at Fuel alone injects about $1.1 million of payroll into our we’re going to be stocked and readied for anything for did not know Inc., and we can talk about adding those monitors to local economy. That’s an important thing. It’s creating the pow wow.” if the managers their propane tanks.” substantial jobs that are sustaining a lot of households.” Josh made another announcement (see this would be there. He called the monitors “a game changer … that’s “Next,” he said, “I’d like to report on Dakota information in another Dakota Crossing advertisement): “I do want going to keep our families and households warm, avoid Crossing.” “During July 17 and 18, we’re doing Kids Days.” to say that at outages, and it will be able to monitor our propane users “I do have some of our charts from Dakota “We’re going to celebrate our youth, our kids, the beginning Josh Flute, CEO, giving the a lot more efficiently.” Crossing, the sales. And like I’ve reported to the Tribal and we’re inviting all of our departments that deal of the month, Dakota Nation Industries report. “We are changing our delivery system,” Josh said. leadership multiple times, we are trending right along with youth, work with the youth, to come out and I celebrated my Photo by John Heminger. “It was a call-in and schedule as needed, but we’re with our cash flow projections, that were presented to us participate.” third year work going to move towards more of a community-based in the development stage of the grocery store.” “It’s going to be a fun time.” anniversary. I was pretty excited about that, and I’m very schedule.” “They were prepared by Larry Stockard from the “We have bouncy houses scheduled, fundraising humble and appreciative of this job that I have, and the He gave examples of how it will work. Minority Business Development Administration out of opportunities for different organizations, sales going on, work that we do with the coordination of (DNI) and Mondays could be set aside for Enemy Swim, United Tribes in Bismarck.” drawings for the kids.” our for-profit entities.” Tuesdays might be Long Hollow and the Veblen area, “Larry spent his career in banking, so I think he “I’m hoping to have a couple of tipis out there with “I won’t go too far into the report. You can read etc. knows what he’s doing as far as crunching numbers and storytelling and to have a phenomenal event and fun that on your own time, but I do want to highlight some “If you have the need for propane, make sure to preparing those projections.” time for the kids.” of the things that we’ve been doing over the last year get the delivery schedule and that will help in creating a “In my report the baselines in orange and red for “Because in my belief … the grocery store isn’t just and a half.” smoother flow of deliveries through the heating season.” the weekly and daily sales, there’s more peaks that are ours, it’s our future generation’s as well.” He began by telling what’s been happening with Regarding Fuel Inc., Josh reported there will be above that line than there are valleys below the line.” “To honor those kids, the young generation, and Agency Village C-Store and Fuel Inc. new policies and payments plans. “Like I said, we’re trending right along with those the future generations, that is one of our core values….” “If you haven’t noticed, we have made some big Watch for them to “be rolled out” in July and projections, and on average, we’re doing well.” Last, Josh talked about the industrial hemp project. changes at the C-store.” August. “Every day it seems like the staff is learning “My job,” he explained, “is to help find a buyer for “We have branded with CENEX.” Because Robert Huff had not yet arrived, Josh went something new about what they’re capable of doing,” he our crop.” “We’ve gotten new pumps with credit card readers ahead with the Dakota Western Corp. report. said. He reported having leads to sell the first crop to … so we can sell fuel 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” “We should be very proud of Dakota Western,” he “For example, just recently and the last couple of processors who can “make plastics, textiles, and paper “We’re also looking at lower cost of goods through said. weeks, they were preparing their own, preparing and products.” new vendors. Our sweet and salty snack vendors and “We’re going to be celebrating our 30th year packaging their own brats. They’re available in the meat “Unfortunately, in the state of North Dakota CBD our food services vendors, we changed those to lower anniversary for that business.” department right now in one of their frozen cases but oils are highly regulated and restricted, so we won’t be our overhead and reduce our cost of goods, so it creates “We will be working with Tribal Planning, with those are made right in the store, and they’re some of able to pursue CBD oils quite yet.” more profitability for Agency C-store.” Robert’s staff, and my staff, to create a big event, the best brats I’ve ever had.” “We’re hoping that hemp will eventually be He said he had informed Tribal Council several probably in August or September, celebrating that 30- “The other one is our cake decorator.” deregulated and then we will pursue CBD, which is times that with the contract with the previous year business.” “Our cake decorator is decorating cakes every day projected to be a lot higher revenue stream.” vendor “we were locked in and stuck with (expensive “We want to have our Tribal leadership, dignitaries, and they’re impressive, delicious, and custom order.” Josh said that was all he had to report and asked for products).” Tribal and state dignitaries, the Small Business “If you have any event that you need a cake, feel questions. “We wanted to make groceries and those necessities Administration, and some of those other small business free to call and we can pretty much do any type of cake Big Coulee Councilman Alvah Quinn asked more affordable to our community.” based and economic development based entities within that you would want for any event.” “What is our exact anniversary date for Dakota Crossing “That’s one of the goals that we had for our Agency the government to be involved and celebrate 30 years of “But it is a long process to go through the growing … and are we doing to do anything special? C-store. Not to make a huge profit, but to make the success.” pains.” “That’s a great question,” Josh replied. necessities and staple goods more affordable.” “Last year, at this time, we did purchase new “Any new businesses are going to see an experience “Our first anniversary is, I believe, September 14th, To that end, he reported, “We did get a pretty equipment, and that came in about a month and a half those growing pains through turnover and changeovers and we do have a lot of events planned.” substantial shipment of groceries from our grocery ago.” and whatnot.” He said he didn’t want to make an announcement store supplier, so we were able to get more reasonable “The new extrusion line that we did buy is up and “That’s my goal and retaining some of our yet, but “we are working on a pretty good giveaway and hamburger and bacon, milk, eggs, all those necessities running.” employees that are learning those valuable trades in a lot of good specials.” staple items that we all need.” “It creates sustainability and longevity for the meats, and in bakery, and deli. Bill LaRoque had a question. “We were able to get those grocery items at a very company … maybe we can go 30 or 40 years with this Josh asked “for community support.” “There’s a lot of diabetes amongst Tribal reasonable price for our community.” new equipment, and it’s our long term goal to add more “Shop at Dakota Crossing.” “Just a public notice for next week, Agency C-store new equipment and standardize our production line for “This is your store,” he said. June 2018 General Council Continued on Page 14 will be open later into the night during the pow wow. extrusion.” “Not just my store, not just our leadership’s store,

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June 2018 General Council validate whether the message was true or not. worked with Gary.” Continued from Page 13 An investigation showed that, yes, IHS had taken “Gary is doing an excellent job.” $2.24 million of Sisseton’s HNC funds. “We called in the corrective action support team members, high rates in death, and amputees, and other “Those HNC moneys,” said the Chairman, “are … to come in and evaluate our Tribal police, making disabilities,” he said. for staffing … for equipment … used for those types of sure that our logbooks are up to standard, making sure “Now that we have a grocery store, is there a needs….” that if there’s any complaints about police harassment of possibility of having a section with just diabetic foods, “After a good, thorough research and going to the injustices that this team was evaluating it.” and can you work with the Indian Health Service and top echelon, which was Rockville, Maryland, we got “In the meantime, what we didn’t know is that our Tribal health director to identify the products that ahold of … Chris Buchanan.” they were also evaluating our structure, the Tribal jail.” we have on our store that have less sugar and all that Buchanan was Acting Director of the IHS at that “In evaluating that Tribal jail, they said, ‘You don’t kind of stuff that we can make it a little more friendly time. meet any one of the 54 benchmarks to be able to keep for our Tribal members with diabetes?” “We called him and asked ‘Are you taking $2.24 this jail open.’” Josh responded, saying there are events lined up million of our hospital and clinic’s money, federal “We didn’t have a dietician, there wasn’t a rec area, with the store’s dietician Darlene. money that was obligated to the Woodrow W. Keeble we had the wrong door locks, there were fire hazards.” “She has identified and tagged items that are Elias Mendoza, ET Demo Manager (holding a Health Care Facility?’” “Prisoners got rights too.” diabetic friendly,” he said. ceramic piggy bank), and Mary Barse, report on He said IHS “beat around the question … but at “There was no real good fire escape.” “We have a section that is gluten free … we have a "financial literacy project" for youth. Photo by the end of the day, did verify that they had taken our “The BIA said, ‘We’re closing you down.’” things that are whole grain … and have identified things John Heminger. HNC money.” “Back then, the Council previous to this … we “Not only that,” said the Chairman, “but $4 were shocked.” that are approved by the Diabetes Prevention Center they focused on four portfolios: opening the access million from Cheyenne River.” “You are closing down our jail with no plan for (SWO Health and Fitness),” said Josh. to capital with a focus on connecting people to Chairman Flute described having a good replacement.” On another subject, Josh said Dakota Crossing is resources in their communities in order to build the relationship with Chairman Frazier and “a strong “That’s the fight we’ve always had with BIA.” working on plans for a full-service gas day – special for local economy, expanding work opportunity so that alliance” with the CRST. “Inadequately funding us, they don’t do their job.” those that want to come in and receive full service at the people have pathways to quality jobs that allow them to “I called Chairman Frazier and said, ‘Could you The Chairman talked again about “talking to a fuel pumps. thrive, supporting enterprise development that drives validate … if they (IHS) took $4 million of your HNC higher echelon,” but this time the BIA, not IHS. Ella Robertson took the mic, saying “Good entrepreneurship and provides ownership jobs and from IHS?’” The BIA, and lobbying Congress for more money morning, Council members and Tribal members.” training opportunities to people who have been denied “He called back, and he was very frustrated, “and getting the assistance the tribes need per the “My question.” them in the past, and promoting financial inclusion so because it was true.” treaties, per the trust responsibility that BIA has … that “I’m looking at the charts here on profit, sales, and that families have the tools they need to climb out of Chairman Flute described a flurry of letter-writing includes public safety.” loss.” poverty and stay there.” to Congressional delegates, IHS officials, and travel “It’s unfortunate that some of our people have to “And for Fuel Inc., it looks like our sales are down “In the past few months, we’ve been working on to Washington, DC to lobby against having over $6 be incarcerated, but sometimes that’s the best place for … Agency C-Store is down. And Dakota Western is way trying to bring financial literacy to the community.” million taken within the region and having it “moved them. They can get their treatment, they serve their down.” “Mary Barse here had taken over that project,” he around” to other service units. time….” She asked for an explanation. said. “They (IHS) moved it to Winnebago … Pine “They closed this (jail) down.” “Okay, you’re talking on the financial summary for “As we were brainstorming, we came up with the Ridge … Rosebud.” “Since that time, we’ve been fighting.” the entities,” said Josh. idea of starting with our youth.” “The reason,” according to the Chairman, “is “The past Council and this Council have been “The major reason why from ‘16, to ‘17, and ‘18 “We thought that this would be a great because their formula was wrong.” fighting.” the sales are down, is because the market has changed opportunity to start working with the young people And “rather than going to Congress and saying, “BIA told us, ‘Well, you’re just going to have to go for the price of fuel. The fuel volumes and the sales … talking to them about saving and the importance of ‘Hey, we messed up,’ and be honest and transparent and to Congress and lobby for money.’” volumes haven’t really changed, but the dollar amount saving.” accepting responsibility, IHS just said, ‘Well, we’ll take “They didn’t think we were going to do it.” has.” Elias turned the mic over to Mary Barse, who he (Sisseton-Wahpeton) money and we’ll take Cheyenne “We’ve put in a big fight and we put in a lot of “Does that answer your question?” said “is going to talk about a project that we’re going to River’s money and we’ll move it within the region and time.” Ella said, “But it’s across all three entities … I’m be launching here beginning Monday (July 2).” that’s the way it’s going to be.’” “People on this Council have traveled with me. sure there’s others that have that same question, but why “I the am the interim adult education coordinator “We were upset.” Justin Chanku was with me when this fight first started, wasn’t that included in the report?” for the 477 Employment and Training Service Center, “There is an HHS Consultation Policy for tribes working for me.” “Agency Village C-Store,” said Josh, “their sales also known as ET/Demo,” she said. “I also take care of when there’s a significant and critical event that happens “We put a lot of miles in, we did a lot of talking, haven’t increased or decreased by very much.” Childcare Coordination Services.” within the region.” a lot of lobbying with the help of Senator Thune, with “Any change there I believe was with the deli. With Mary is also instructor of the Tribe’s new Financial The Chairman went through the process of more the help of Senator Hoeven, with the help of Senator the deli, they had the contract for the jail meals, and Literacy project. meetings that ensued but concluded with positive news. Rounds, Heitkamp, Noem, Cramer, Daines from when the jail closed down, our deli sales dipped quite “Like Elias said, financial literacy can start at an “We got confirmation a couple weeks ago that Montana, Jon Tester from Montana, Barrasso from substantially.” early age.” Indian Health Service restored 2.24 million back to our Wyoming.” “But we have recovered since then, and for the next “Therefore, we have created the savings challenge Tribe,” he reported. He told of meeting these Congressional delegates fiscal year, I believe that they’re going to recover and be for children 5-10 years old.” “Although it wasn’t necessarily HNC money, it was every two or three months to “convince them … to right back where they were a couple of years ago.” This challenge, she said, is called “the Children’s a special appropriation. There is more flexibility.” put some money into the BIA’s new Tribal Detention “As far as Dakota Western … I do have the little Piggy Bank Challenge.” Source of the news is Jim Driving Hawk, Regional Construction Program.” side note that because of the merger between SWO “We are challenging children to save. The child IHS Director, said the Chairman. And Randy Jordan, That program had not been funded since 2010. Plastics and Dakota Western, that changed the scope of who saves the most money from the class that they Sisseton IHS Unit Director, has also confirmed that the The Chairman said the Tribe hired an attorney, their sales.” enroll in will be matched the amount saved.” $2.24 million has been restored to Sisseton. Mark Vannorman, a CRST member. “A lot of their sales were between Dakota Western Holding up a piggy bank, Mary pointed to it, “We’re very proud of that fight. It’s a major coup “We were able to work with Mark,” he said, “and and SWO Plastics. So, taking away the SWO Plastics, saying “This is the piggy bank.” for our Tribe to be able to get that money restored with we lobbied Congress.” there is no need for that inter company sales number.” “They’re just cute.” a little bit of an advantage now. There’s a little more “They (Congressional delegates) gave us a roadmap “It doesn’t really change their profitability.” “There will also be five runner-ups who will receive flexibility in the use of that money restored in a special of what we need to do, where we need to go, what we “Through the next quarter and a half, I believe $10 gift cards to Dairy Queen.” appropriation.” need to say and how we need to say it.” their profitability will be right on track of what their Children will have to attend class at Veterans Chairman Flute switched to other issues before “It’s not easy but this Tribe – this Tribe, not me profitability was last year.” Memorial Youth Center to decorate their piggybank and moving on with the agenda. alone – this Tribe, Legal, the previous Council, the When there were no more questions, Chairman begin saving. He gave the Oyate a brief lesson in recent history previous Executives, these Executives, we put in a lot of Flute said, “I want to share that Josh did give each of The date the piggy bank is due will be written on to caution against having the Districts “coming in with work.” the Council members a breakdown here a couple of the bottom of the bank. motions to remove people.” As a result, the Chairman said, “Congress gave BIA months ago of our store and I know there’s been a lot Piggy banks must be turned in to Mary’s office (the “We can’t have that (referring to specific and $18 million for new tribal detention.” of concerns and even some criticisms out there, why we ET Demo office in the Tribal administration building) hypothetical cases).” He said Senator Thune validated a list the BIA has. don’t post these on Facebook, and why we don’t publish by noon of the due date. “That’s bad government,” he said. “Hopi is number one on the list, they’ve been these in the paper. And that’s why we’ve asked that you “Winners will be announced the following “We don’t want to see that happen, that three or closed the longest.” come to General Council.” Monday on Facebook live.” four Districts come in from a small handful of people “Blackfeet is number two and Sisseton-Wahpeton “You ask your questions, get your information, but She encouraged parents to bring their children to that go to their District meetings and now they want Sioux Tribe is number three,” he said. you also need to come to leadership.” participate. somebody’s job.” “We validated that list. We made it specific that we “We don’t post our financials.” “It’s really a great opportunity for children to learn He called what can happen “opening up a can of asked Senator Hoeven and Thune to make sure that that “Nobody posts their financials out over the to save,” she said. worms.” language is in there, that BIA must utilize the list that internet.” Taking the mic again, Elias thanked the Youth Instead, the Chairman called for finding “middle BIA has compiled.” “You’re giving people ammunition to use against Department for collaborating on this project. ground because I do respect what the Districts are But that was last year’s list. you and that’s a really bad business practice.” He explained how – from the youngest (ages 5-10 saying but I also go and visit other people (other) than “Last year,” the Chairman said, “we were third on “I also want to say that for those of you that didn’t in this, first group – the project will cycle through other just who’s at the District.” the list.” know, that for the first time, in a very long time, Josh age groups throughout the year. Some Districts did come to Council a year ago Then “Hopi got carryover money.” has been able to work with Robert (Huff), work with “Again, like Mary said, each child will be given a calling for termination of the Chief of Police, he said. “They built a new facility.” the Vice-Chairman, and get Dakota Western turned piggy bank.” “Rather than terminating the chief,” he said, “I “Not a regional facility, just a tribal detention.” around to where we’re actually getting the Districts “It’s a ceramic bank.” some of the (Dakota Western) profits.” “On the Monday that they come in to pick this up “That hasn’t happened since I was District at the Youth Center, there will be all kinds of things to Chairman (Lake Traverse) in the early 2000s.” decorate it, they can name it.” “At one time, the Districts were receiving money “We’ll send a letter back home with the child from Dakota Western, and that had not happened for at encouraging the guardians, the parents to encourage the least 10, maybe 12 years.” child to save.” Deadline for receipt of copy to be considered “For the first time, in about 12 years, each of “I’m guessing that this is probably going to hold the seven Districts was able to get a pretty significant maybe $25 if we’re lucky; but any pennies, dimes, for publication as an open letter to the Oyate is amount of money to help with their needs … I think nickels and quarters that they save … I think it’s a that is a testament of the work that’s being put into seven-week project. We’ll match whatever they save out 10:00 a.m. Thursday. these for-profit entities (to) get them turned around of this.” so that you, as Tribal members, and whatever Districts (Editor’s note: See the “Savings Challenge” notice Deadline for receipt of all other copy to be you belong to, your Districts … getting a share of the elsewhere in this edition of your Sota.) revenue.” While waiting for the Eide Bailly auditors, considered for publication as news or advertising “And that’s a good thing,” said the Chairman. Chairman Flute talked with the Oyate about a number “We’ll move on,” he said. of issues. is 12:00 noon Friday. “We’ll have Elias come up with his team to share (These included the “Jane Doe” case. The some information.” Chairman and Captain Gaikowski addressed the matter Thank you to everyone for your cooperation. “Good morning, everyone. I am Elias Mendoza the previous day on KXSW. See the separate news article and I oversee the Employment Training office,” he said. elsewhere in this Sota.) – Sota Staff “Today I’m here with one of my staff to talk about The first matter the Chairman discussed concerned a project that we’re currently working on.” money taken from the Sisseton IHS last year without “Last year,” he said, “the Planning Department Tribal consultation. handed over a grant … through the Northwest Area “The Indian Health Service came in and took Foundation.” $2.24 million of our hospital and clinic’s money,” he “The Northwest Area Foundation supports reported. organizations anchored in culture of the people they “I had found out through an anonymous text.” serve and dedicated to expanding economic opportunity He said that rather than reacting immediately, he and under resourced communities.” visited with then-Councilman Eddie Johnson (who was “Through grant making and mission investments, chairman of the Human Services Board) and would Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 4, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 15

“That moved us up to number two,” he reported. today to report “That’s really the financial statement side.” customer being “a little slow the first half of the year … “As I speak here today, right now, our package the results of “Because the Tribe receives a significant amount (this) puts us down a little bit when they’re slow.” (application for BIA detention construction program the year-ended of money from the federal government, the federal Robert talked about the “good news.” funding) is being delivered (in Washington, DC).” September 30th, government then requires a separate federal audit just on “We’ve purchased a new extrusion line.” “We visited with Mr. Zinke, he’s the Interior 2017 audit of the those federal awards that’s real compliance heavy.” “This is the first one since I’ve been there and since Secretary.” Tribe.” “We looked at a lot of invoices, a lot of 1999.” “We visited with him face to face a few weeks back, He said, “We transactions, a lot of reporting to really provide “(In 1999) It was the last new extruder which puts up the United Tribes and he said, ‘You’re going to get were back in the assurance to the federal government that their dollars our newest line at 20 years old.” a letter, you three tribes (Mescalero Apache, Blackfeet, Vice Chairman’s are being spent according to the rules that their grants “(The new extruder) has been long overdue.” and SWST).’” office finalizing have.” “We’re starting to replace equipment now.” The Chairman said, “I don’t know how the submission of “There are significant amount of programs that the “Going forward, we’re hoping to replace extrusion Mescalero Apache got on the list, but they got on the the audit to the Tribe runs.” lines at least once a year, or one a year.” list.” Federal Audit “We tested in detail seven of those programs.” He mentioned new projects. “(Zenk continued): ‘You three tribes have until Clearing House.” “The determination of what programs to test and One is with a current customer, a new technology June 30th to submit your package of what type of “That’s the how many to test is really set by the federal government. of compostable. facility you’re building.’” database where all They provide us a calculator of how to determine what “We’ve been in the compostable market since “We’ve been putting in a lot of work over the last federal audits for to test, so we tested seven of those programs.” about 2007.” few years and now we’re at the point we got the money tribes and other “All of those programs received an unmodified He said 3M has developed a new compostable bag. Brian Stavenger, Eide funded.” governments are opinion, so again the top or best opinion meaning, for Robert brought one along if anyone wanted to see Bailley audit partner. Photo by “Unfortunately, there’s no earmarks where they uploaded into the the most part, they were following the right rules.” it. John Heminger. could just say, ‘Hey, you’re going to give this tribe X federal system.” “We did have one finding in one of the programs “3M has been involved in these plastic solutions, amount of dollars.’ They can’t do that.” “That is due with the Department of Education having to do with and our current customer has been involved.” (Editor’s note: In our recent interview with Senator nine months after any entities, fiscal year-end, so due by incentive payments and the use of gift cards.” New machinery to seal this bag will be ordered, he Mike Rounds, published in the Sota, the Senator June 30th.” “What’s really positive with that is when we said, “within the next day or two.” explained that the House of Representatives have “For the Tribe, we were able to get that uploaded, initially inform the Tribe of our preliminary finding, “The plan would be for us to run the 3M-made changed its rules so that earmarks are no longer allowed submitted, and finalized and met the nine-month they already have reached out and engaged the fabric, and we have to make the bag out of the fabric.” in bills.) deadline which is very, very important.” Department of Education in conversation … more That is one project. “They’re making us fight for the money we already “I’ll give you a brief understanding of the audit debate on is this allowable or not allowable.” He said, “We’re also working with another fought for,” said the Chairman. process.” “We were hoping, and I think the Tribe was company that produces a different compostable material “I am very optimistic.” “We first reached out to Greg in the fall, in the hoping, that there would be a determination made than we currently use.” “I’ve been saying it for a while; it’s not a matter early winter (to) start coordinating the audit.” before we issue the report.” “This manufacturer approached us to produce their of if we’re getting any new money, it’s a matter of how “We produced a contract or formal engagement “Unfortunately, the Department of Education material into single long sheeting.” much.” letter for the Tribal Council to approve, which formally did not make that determination yet. They are still “This is a new area for us.” “We asked for $11 million.” engages us to do the edit.” contemplating their response, but the positive thing is “We did some samples last week with the “It’s a $21 million project, it’s a regional facility.” “We’re then working with Greg and the rest of the there is already dialogue.” manufacturer here at the plant.” “There’s economic opportunity.” office staff, really in the late winter, early spring, and “I know, in working with the federal government He said there are some “equipment issues” to make “More federal funding could come in to the Tribe.” then we come on site anywhere from three to four weeks and the Department of Education, if you engage them a marketable product, however, although “We’re still “It will create Justice jobs.” depending on the timeline and (according to) different in conversation and dialogue right away, they are going interested to make this project go.” Chairman Flute reflected on students who scheduling issues.” to be very respectful of that, they really appreciate that.” He called it a “potential big boost.” graduated from UTTC this spring, attending their “Following that field work or the onsite visit, we “What we hope is a quick resolution … again, Robert shared the combined financials and reception and their asking him about criminal justice then go back to our office in Fargo, work on pulling really positive that the Tribe is already engaging in those allocations to the Tribe (Districts), elder bags. program jobs. together the report.” conversations.” He said there are 39 employees, 33 of whom are “The want to be law enforcement officers, they “We issued a draft of our report to management “Overall, unmodified opinions, a couple of Tribal members. want to be detention officers, they want to work in and the Council for their review.” findings that already either have been addressed or very Dr. Sherry Johnson, Director of the SWO corrections.” “That report, if there’s any changes that need to be close to being addressed. Most importantly, able to issue Department of Education, gave a report on a Dakota “We build this regional facility, it’s going to bring incorporated, is then issued into its final format which that report and get it submitted timely and within that language and cultural education program her office in jobs to this community for those that are going on to everyone has available to them at that back table.” nine-month timeframe.” is sponsoring in cooperation with Sisseton Wahpeton acquire those types of jobs. It’s a big step for the Tribe, (The Eide Bailly audit report was available for “I’d like to thank the Tribal Council for another College. Her report included an overhead presentation. it’s a big step for the region.” everyone.) year of engaging us to perform the audit.” Erin Griffin, SWC, introduced the following The Chairman talked about what’s happening “The final process, or part of the process, is to “Greg and all of his staff, they put in a lot of time, representatives of the Voices of Our Ancestors today. submit it, which we just completed a few minutes ago, a lot of time to get prepared for everything that we’re and Dakota Iapi Yukini programs at SWC, who Each day, he said, the BIA has “to shuffle people so we’re really able to wrap up that audit for Fiscal Year going to ask.” demonstrated their use of the Dakotah Language: (inmates) around … move this one to Pine Ridge … ‘17.” “There’s always things that we’re asking for that Jeremy Red Eagle, Joey Bird, Leslie Hansen, Jessica Gill, this one to Rosebud … we got to move this one to “It’s really two separate audits that we’re they’re not prepared for which is part of our job, but and Woneyah Red Eagle. Omaha because jail facilities are full.” performing. One is an audit on what I call the financial they’re always very timely in responding and getting us Erin said, “We are immensely proud of the progress “They (BIA) are looking at our Tribe right now statements. All of the numbers, all of the activity of the the information we need.” they have made learning the Dakota language! Dakota … being able to show the physical responsibility and Tribe, not outside entities or not related entities, just the “So thank you to, again, the Council, Greg, and all iapi kin wounhdakapi kte!” administrative stability to maintain and operate this Tribal activity. We perform an audit on those financial the staff.” Thursday’s noon meal was catered by Dakota type of regional detention facility.” statements and that activity.” There were no questions at this time, and Robert Magic Casino. Chairman Flute talked about a mistake made in a “In the end, we issue our professional opinion on Huff was in the rotunda so he gave his report on There were cultural games and prize drawings but previous administration. those financial statements.” Dakota Western no afternoon reports. “They punched in the wrong number for the “There are … four levels of an opinion that you Corporation. The only report that had been scheduled on the CTAS grant application, and we lost out on a lot of can receive.” “Good agenda in the afternoon had been Dakota Nation money,” he said. “The Tribe received the highest or the best level of morning,” he Development Corp. The Chairman had announced in “I said we’re not going to make the same mistake opinion called an unmodified opinion.” said. “My name the morning its board would not be introduced and … we are going to hand deliver this package.” “What that means is, really, they’re following all is Robert Huff, there would not be a report because the June General “We’re not going to send it electronically and have the proper accounting rules.” General Manager Council is for for-profit entities and DNDC is a non- it get kicked back because of a keystroke error.” “The final issued financial statements do not of Dakota profit corporation. The Chairman said he is “very proud of this contain any … misstatements, and everything is fairly Western.” Before calling for retreat of the colors, Chairman Council.” presented.” Robert gave Flute made the following announcement: “I am very proud of the administration, and “Related to that financial statement audit, we did fiscal year 2017 “I do want to say that, we did get confirmation very thankful to the previous Council members that have one finding to report related to the treatment of sales figures and from our project coordinator, we recently brought supported this fight and this effort.” employees.” net profit. on, for the tribal detention facility … that our (grant “We’re going to be getting a new detention “Are they employees or independent contractors, Comparing application) packet has been delivered to the Office of facility.” which is not a simple interpretation at times, and so we the first six Justice Systems, Bureau of Indian Affairs.” “We’ve been advised by Senator Hoeven we need just address (this) through a finding.” months of 2018, “So, now it’s just a matter of waiting a couple of to start writing (grants) for treatment components.” “Quite frankly, that’s already been addressed there’s still profit weeks, to see how much we actually get.” “This justice center,” he said, “is not going to end in Fiscal Year ‘18, really been addressed through but a dip in sales. “We have another short agenda tomorrow,” he said, with just a detention facility.” conversation starting with the Tribal Council down to The Dakota Robert Huff, Manager, “with the gaming.” “We want to get people fixed, we want to get management, down to the department level so they Western GM reporting on Dakota Western. “Tribal administration is still going to be open people into treatment.” understand better the rules surrounding an employee or gave a couple of Photo by John Heminger. today, we’re not excusing anybody.” “We need to build this treatment component.” a contractor.” explanations. “We’ll go back to our offices and get some work “It’s probably not going to happen during my time, “The next step, the final step, will be to get that First is, he said, “the merger (Dakota Western) with done.” not during my chairmanship or this administration, but into a formal policy which will eliminate in totality that SWO Plastics.” (Editor’s notes: Watch for the June General we are going to plant the seed.” finding for Fiscal Year ‘18. Really strong, quick response “SWO Plastics no longer exists.” Council report to continue next week, in part two. “We are going to write for the money and after the to that finding … is always a very positive thing.” So, “Dakota Western loses the sale to SWO Tribal members wanting copies of the General Council detention facility is built, we’re hoping around 2021, Editor’s note: Brian’s statements here helped answer Plastics.” reports, copies are available in the office of the Tribal 2022, that whoever is the leadership then, doesn’t just a question that had come from Bill LaRoque.) He also talked about Dakota Western’s largest film Vice-Chairman.) push this off to the side and actually moves forward and get these treatment components built because the money is there.” “The money is out there.” “It’s not just going to fall out of the sky and you can’t just go say, ‘Hey, I need $10 million to build a treatment component.’” “There’s a lot of talking, a lot of lobbying, and a lot of work needs to go into it. “What’s happening at this time … our (application) package is being hand delivered to the BIA.” “We’re going to hand it in a day early.” “According to the Regional office we are light years ahead of the other two tribes that have applications going on so we’re really excited about that.” The Chairman asked if there were any questions about the IHS money restored, or on the new detention facility. There were none. CFO Greg Benidt came back to the podium. “Our auditors have arrived from Fargo,” he said. “Brian Stavenger is the audit partner at Eide Bailly, and Luke Evenson was our audit manager this year.” Greg turned the microphone over to Brian. “Thank you very much, Greg,” he said. “Thank you, Tribal Council, for having us here Page 16 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 4, 2018

By Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) provides funding for the Long- June 22, 2018 Baseline Neutrino Facility and Deep Since coming to the Senate Underground Neutrino Experiment three-and-a-half years ago, fixing at the Sanford Underground our broken appropriations system Research Lab in Lead. It also has been at the top of my priority prioritizes funding for the snowpack list. South Dakotans have heard me monitoring system in the Upper talk about the fiscal problems our Missouri River Basin for the Army country is facing many times over Corps of Engineers so they can work the years. As I’ve said, one way to to prevent flooding downstream in address our growing problem is to communities along the Missouri and vote on appropriation bills each year Mississippi Rivers. Additionally, the instead of pushing through a two package appropriates $15 million thousand page omnibus bill at the for a new National Guard Readiness last minute. Center in Rapid City. Getting back to ‘regular order,’ Responsible spending starts where we debate appropriation with a responsible appropriations bills individually, is a good way for process. We owe it to every Congress to keep its spending in American to be responsible stewards check. For only the second time of their hard-earned dollars. I since I’ve been in the Senate, we believe this is best achieved through recently brought a package of three a regular appropriations process that appropriation bills to the floor brings about serious, thoughtful prevents us from having to rely on for an open debate, well before debate on how and where that a series of continuing resolutions, our deadline. This is a small but money is spent. which have a significant, harmful important step toward getting back Staying committed to a regular impact on our military readiness. to regular order, so we can be more appropriations process allows the Military leaders have repeatedly accountable to American taxpayers. American people – through their warned of the dangers that these The appropriation package elected representatives – to have short-term, stopgap spending bills includes a number of provisions a true, meaningful voice in how have on their ability to adequately important to South Dakota. It their tax dollars are spent. It also train, equip and maintain the force. In particular, under continuing resolutions, the Defense Department is restricted from starting new programs, which is deeply concerning in today’s rapidly- all this number to report meth dealers changing threat environment. Since coming to the Senate, or meth users to the Sisseton-Wahpeton I’ve expressed my frustration with C our broken appropriations system, Oyate Tribal Law Enforcement Officials. which hasn’t worked in 40 of the last 44 years that the current You can leave information anonymously. budget process has been in place. I’ll continue working with my colleagues in the Senate to push for open debate on each of the appropriation bills passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. We must also address the rapid, unchecked growth of mandatory payments. Mandatory payments such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, as well as interest on our debt, accounts for around 70 percent of all federal spending and is not debated or voted on by Congress. I’ll continue pushing for Congress to vote on the entire budget, not just the defense and non-defense discretionary sections, in order to help make mandatory payment programs viable long-term. While our appropriations process is still in need of significant reforms to truly get a handle on our budget crisis and begin to tackle our $21 trillion dollar debt, taking accountability and actually managing the 31.5 percent of the budget we can vote on is a significant step toward becoming more accountable to American taxpayers.

Calling all Peji Waci Wicastapi Thursday, July 5th 6 p.m. Winfield Thompson Arbor Ground Blessing Meal provided by Wacipi Committee at 7 pm. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 4, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 17

Work progresses on the kid-safe playground being built at Sissseton IHS housing.

Women’s Basketball – Mon, May 21, 2018 – The Park University (Missouri) women’s basketball coach, Kenneth Cooper, signed 5’10” forward, Annabella Thompson, from Hoyt, Kansas. Thompson is coming from Royal Valley High School. “Annabella has good size, athleticism, and raw talent,” said Cooper. “She can get to the rim and shoot to 15 feet. She is really a diamond in the rough.” This season at Royal Valley Thompson played in 25 games, shot 44 Artist in Residence Markus Tracy is in Sisseton for the third year in a row percent from the field, shot 50 percent from the free throw line, grabbed 27 offensive rebounds, and 38 assists. On defense, she heading another public art project. During this year’s three-week residency, grabbed 69 rebounds off the glass, had 27 steals, and blocked he is working on Sisseton’s first fence mural on the fences surrounding eight shots. Thompson received All-County her junior and the basketball courts adjacent to Anderson Park. Local artists Nicholas senior seasons. Her sophomore season she received All-League Blaske and Bryan Akipa are part of the design team and installation of the honorable mention and then landed on the All-League team her junior and senior seasons. mural, which uses art forms to capture the unique landscape of the Coteau “We look forward to seeing her game evolve,” said Cooper. “Welcome des Prairies and the cultures that live here. Other local volunteers are also to the family Annabella!” assisting in the team effort. Tracy’s residency is sponsored by the Sisseton Arts Love Council and the South Dakota Arts Council. A public informal celebration Grandpa Jake, Grandma Myrna was scheduled this Monday, July 2nd, at 2:00 p.m. & All Your Family Page 18 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 4, 2018 FARGO CLR 0701_SV_FARGO_PG4

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TRIBAL COURT JUDGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Goodharts, which reduced the original ATTEST: Eileen Pfeiffer, Clerk of that Petitioner’s request for a purchase price of $368,000.00, by $50,000.00, Courts change of name from JOSIAH down to $318,000.00, and includes closing costs 25-3tc CASKE CASIANO-LUFKINS of $771.75), with the Land Acquisition account to STEPHEN WAYNE as the funding source, and to authorize Tribal SISSETON-WAHPETON CASIANO-LUFKINS shall be Chairman David Flute to execute the necessary OYATE heard before the Honorable documents to facilitate this purchase, pending legal review.” IN TRIBAL COURT BJ Jones, Judge of Tribal WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 2: 14 For: Lois LAKE TRAVERSE Court, in the Courtroom of Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell RESERVATION the Sisseton Wahpeton Tribal Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Court at Agency Village, (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 CASE: D-18-574-395 South Dakota at 2:00 P.M. on Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Request for Bids Oyate of the Lake Traverse BY ORDER OF THE COURT: IN THE MATTER OF THE the 26th day of JUNE, 2018. Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Requesting sealed proposals for: Reservation. All interested Michael T. Swallow, Presiding CHANGE Dated this 14th day of June, MOTION PASSED. Seeking individuals to be a parties acknowledge that Judge. OF NAME OF: 2018 Suicide Prevention Outreach/ they must comply with the ATTEST: Lois Kohl, Clerk of JOSIAH CASKE CASIANO- BY ORDER OF THE COURT: Note: The land purchase referenced in Motion No. 2, was proposed for sale at $368,000.00. The Case Management Mentor Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Courts LUFKINS, Minor, s/ BJ Jones, owner requested that as part of the sale, that who will work the Tribal Ordinances: TERO Chapter (OFFICIAL SEAL) And concerning: TRIBAL COURT JUDGE Education Department’s 59 Requirements, Wage Rates 26-3tc they could lease the land for five (5) years. The STEPHEN W. LUFKINS, ATTEST: Eileen Pfeiffer, Clerk of payments for the five (5) year lease would have Wiyukcan ka Ecunpi Project & Compliance Plan; Business SISSETON-WAHPETON Petitioner Courts totaled $49,600.00. The Tribe opted to negotiate and the Behavioral Health License Ordinance Chapter 53 OYATE ORDER AND NOTICE OF 25-3tc the lease payments into the purchase price Department. The Suicide and Tax Ordinance Chapter IN TRIBAL COURT HEARING of the land so that the upfront cost was less, Prevention Outreach/Case 67; and Chapter 75 Sex LAKE TRAVERSE and the land was purchased for $318,000.00 Management mentor is Offender Registration. RESERVATION ($50,000.00 less that the proposed price), and primarily responsible for 26-2tc STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA the sellers were granted a five (5) year lease. providing comprehensive CASE NO: D-18-495-316 services designed to support SISSETON-WAHPETON IN THE MATTER OF: MOTION NO. 3: made by Justin Chanku, second individuals with suicidal OYATE RYLEE JEAN MONTREAL, by Milton Owen, question by Lois Owens, to REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING District said by Long Hollow Tribal Council approve the Regular Tribal Council Meeting ideations. The mentor will IN TRIBAL COURT Minor Child, Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 9:00 AM Member Justin Chanku. Minutes of Wednesday, April 4, 2018. also be in charge of creating a LAKE TRAVERSE And concerning: TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 3: 14 For: Lois safety plan with the assigned RESERVATION ALEX MONTREAL, Petitioner, MOTION NO. 1: made by Milton Owen, second Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell individual’s family, friends, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Vs. TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: by Justin Chanku, question by Arnold White Jr., Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. and professionals to create CASE NO. D-18-596-417 SAMANTHA JO PIERCE- BUFFALO LAKE: Arnold White Jr. to approve the Agenda of the Day for the May (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 a support system and a six In the Matter of the Termination BARSE, Respondent. ENEMY SWIM: Lois Owens (9:17) 1, 2018 Tribal Council Meeting, with additions. Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 week follow up for crisis Of Parental Rights of: NOTICE OF HEARING HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 1: 12 For: Lois Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. management plan. M. D., Minor Child. Take notice that a hearing will LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford (9:21) Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell MOTION PASSED. All sealed bids must include and TO: Heather DeCoteau be held at the above named LONG HOLLOW: Justin Chanku Jr. (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); OLD AGENCY: Milton Owen Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. MOTION NO. 4: made by Francis Crawford, be submitted by July 10th, NOTICE OF HEARING Court, Agency Village, outside 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal second by Arnold White Jr., question by Lois 2018: Take notice that a hearing will the city of Sisseton, County TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman. Owens, to approve the Special Tribal Council Applicants must submit the be held at the above named of Roberts, South Dakota, on BIG COULEE: Alvah Quinn Sr. (medical) MOTION PASSED. Meeting Minutes of Thursday, April 12, 2018. following as a part of their Court, Agency Village, outside the of 11th day of JULY, 2018 WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 4: 14 For: Lois proposal: the city of Sisseton, County of at the hour of 2:30 P.M or as TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman MOTION NO. 2: made by Francis Crawford, Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell 1. Bio-sketch or resume of Roberts, South Dakota, on the soon thereafter as possible. David Flute and Tribal Secretary Edmund second by Justin Chanku, question by Winfield Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. academic and professional day of 26th day of July, 2018 You are required to be at the Johnson Jr. Rondell Jr., to amend Tribal Council Motion (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 credentials, technical at the hour of 1:00 P.M., or as hearing. Upon request, the No. 61, of 11/29/17, to clarify that the land Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 competence, experience, and soon thereafter as possible. Clerk will provide you with a TRIBAL EXECUTIVES ABSENT: Tribal Vice- purchased from the Goodharts was reduced Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Chairman (suspended pending hearing) by $50,000.00, which accounts for the five (5) MOTION PASSED. expertise. You are required to be at the copy of the Petition describing year lease agreement with the Goodharts, 2. Two References that highlight hearing. Upon request, the the matter. CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman David with the Motion to now read: “to authorize the MOTION NO. 5: made by Francis Crawford, the applicant’s ability to Clerk will provide you with a Dated this 13th day of June, Flute called the meeting to order at 9:16 AM purchase of 79 acres of land from Wayne and second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by perform the scope of work. copy of the Petition describing 2018. with two (2) Executives and four (4) Council Sarah Goodhart, including closing costs, in 3. Work plan to perform the this matter. BY ORDER OF THE COURT: members from seven (7) Districts answering the total amount of $318,771.75, (this amount Council proceedings scope of work delineating Dated this 21st day of June 2018. s/ BJ Jones, Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Long Hollow includes a five (5) year lease agreement with Continued on Page 20 deliverables, timelines, costs, roles and functions. Required Documentation: 1. Statement of qualifications, competence, and capacity to perform the scope of work. 2. Current South Dakota Driver’s Licenses and Tribal Licenses. 3. Able to pass background checks. 4. Willing to complete the required trainings, if applicable. 5. Copy of SWO Business License, if proposal is approved. Contact the Procurement Office for specifications: colletteh@ swo-nsn.gov Please submit sealed proposals to: SWO Procurement Office Attn: Collette Haase PO Box 509 Agency Village, SD 57262 By 4:00 pm on Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 All interested parties acknowledge that any Agreement executed and performed within the Tribe’s exclusive jurisdiction is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tribal Court of Sisseton-Wahpeton Page 20 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 4, 2018

MOTION NO. 15: made by Justin Chanku, Council proceedings Continued from Page 19 second by Milton Owen, question by Francis Crawford, to approve the Agreement with First Rate Excavate, Inc., for gravel crushing Milton Owen, to approve the Special Tribal services, in the amount of $250.000.00, with Council Meeting Minutes of Monday, April 16, the Gravel Crushing Program budget as the 2018. funding source, pending legal review, and WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 5: 12 For: Lois to authorize Tribal Chairman David Flute to Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. execute the Agreement, as presented by SWO (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); DOT Director Cliff Eberhardt. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 2 Abstained: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 15: 14 For: Justin Chanku (2). 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Voting: Tribal Chairman. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold These rates reflect a greater discount from normal advertising rates – as at Tribal headquarters (no postage needed, pickup 10 a.m. Thursdays). MOTION PASSED. White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary much as 70 percent, depending upon size. If an advertisement is sent electronically, by e-mail or fax, then a check (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From ~RATES~ must be mailed to the Sota, either at headquarters or through the postal MOTION NO. 6: made by Justin Chanku, second Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Full page: $180. service. by Arnold White Jr., question by Milton Owen, MOTION PASSED. Half page: $100. There can be no exceptions. to approve the Special Tribal Council Meeting Quarter page: $50 Purpose of discounting rates is to encourage candidates to provide their Minutes of Friday, April 20, 2018. MOTION NO. 16: made by Winfield Rondell Smaller sizes will still be discounted, but will be charged $2.50 per column credentials and plans for improving the lives of the Sisseton-Wahpeton WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 6: 14 For: Lois Jr., second by Arnold White Jr., question by inch: for example, 2 col. x 10” ad (20 col. inches) would cost $50, the Oyate whom they will serve while in office. Purpose of the pre-payment Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell Milton Owen, to approve the draft resolution, same as a quarter page; another example, 2 col. x 5” ad (10 col. inches) policy is to make certain that our bare minimum costs for layout, Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. “Approval of Amended Tribal Transportation would cost $25. printing and mailing of these pages are covered. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Improvement Program”, as presented by SWO This policy is a re-statement that all political advertising must be pre-paid. Thank you! We are grateful for each and every one willing to provide Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 DOT Director Cliff Eberhardt. No exceptions. leadership for our Oyate. Pidamiya. Best wishes in the upcoming 2016 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 16: 14 For: ~POLICY~ primary and general elections. May the Oyate make the wisest choices MOTION PASSED. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Advertising copy may be mailed with an accompanying check or money possible based upon their best interests and those of future generations. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold order: Sota, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279; or placed in the Sota mailbox -- CDF MOTION NO. 7: made by Lois Owens, second by White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Milton Owen, question by Winfield Rondell Jr., (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From to approve the Regular Tribal Council Meeting Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Minutes of Wednesday, April 25, 2018. MOTION PASSED. Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. by Education Director Dr. Sherry Johnson. White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 7: 14 For: Lois Resolution No. SWO-18-045 MOTION PASSED. Resolution No. SWO-18-048 WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 30: 11 For: (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. MOTION NO. 17: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION NO. 22: made by Justin Chanku, MOTION NO. 26: made by Francis Crawford, Rondell Jr. (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin MOTION PASSED. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by second by Edmund Johnson Jr., question by second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Chanku (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 Absent Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Justin Chanku, to have a meeting with the BIA Arnold White Jr., to authorize the payment of Edmund Johnson Jr., in resolution form to From Vote: Francis Crawford (2); Tribal MOTION NO. 36: made by Francis Crawford, Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Great Plains Regional Director and the Sisseton the remaining balance of $2,237,803.75, for the enroll into the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate the Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. second by Justin Chanku, question by Milton MOTION PASSED. Agency Superintendent to discuss the current purchase of the tracts of land from Mark and fourteen (14) applicants as listed in Exhibit C, MOTION PASSED. Owen, to renew the Certificate of Deposit status of BIA Road/Routes within the Lake Sandy Leiseth, including closing costs, with as presented by Enrollment Officer Zelma Flute. (CD), including the interest, for the AJ Lufkins MOTION NO. 8: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., Traverse Reservation. $1,500,000.00 from the Settlement account and Barker-Waye, Dakota Anthony Crawford, Lilian MOTION NO. 31: made by Lois Owens, second reward funds at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Federal second by Milton Owen, question by Arnold WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 17: 14 For: $737,803.75 from the General Fund, and that Winona by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Justin Credit Union, as recommended by SWO CFO White Jr., to approve the Regular Tribal Council Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield these funds will be reimbursed from the Lease Eastman, Della Cecelia Mae Eastman- Chanku, to approve the Department of Health Greg Benidt. Meeting Minutes of Monday, April 30, 2018. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Income account as funding becomes available, Sharpfish, Snow and Human Services Grant application, as WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 36: 14 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 8: 14 For: Lois White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary and to authorize Tribal Chairman David Eastman-Sharpfish, Wa Sha H Gi Ya U Anpentu presented by Education Director Dr. Sherry Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Flute to execute the necessary documents to Kin De Icago Johnson. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. facilitate this purchase, as presented by Realty Freemont Jr., Gabriel Francis James Freemont WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 31: 11 For: White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 MOTION PASSED. Manager Jerry Eastman. (As amended via Jr., King Matthew Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Motion No. 68, of 5/7/18) Ladwig, Briella, Lynn Orozco Jr., Edgar Isaac- Rondell Jr. (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION NO. 18: made by Winfield Rondell WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 22: 9 For: White Chanku (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 Absent MOTION PASSED. MOTION PASSED. Jr., second by Justin Chanku, question by Milton Owen (2); Justin Chanku (2) Winfield Renville, Grady Wendell Schoenrock, Toby From Vote: Francis Crawford (2); Tribal Lois Owens, to approve the Department of Rondell Jr. (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Russell Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION NO. 37: made by Justin Chanku, MOTION NO. 9: made by Justin Chanku, second Transportation report, as presented by Director Secretary (1). 5 Opposed: Lois Owens (3); Sharpfish Jr., Steven John Spider, Alfreda Mae MOTION PASSED. second by Milton Owen, question by Arnold by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Lois Owens, Cliff Eberhardt Francis Crawford (2). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent Stevens, Leeanne Ray White Jr., to approve the Judicial Committee to approve Executive Resolution No. 18-04, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 18: 14 For: From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 26: 14 For: MOTION NO. 32: made by Justin Chanku, report, as presented by Committee Members “Authorizes Submittal of Application to the BIA Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield MOTION PASSED. (As amended via Motion No. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Rhonda Kampeska, Robin Quinn, and Myrna Office of Justice Services for a FY 2019 Indian Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold 68, of 5/7/18) Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Milton Owen, to approve the Summer Camp German. Highway Safety Program Occupant Protection White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Funding Grant application, as presented by WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 37: 14 For: Grant”. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From MOTION NO. 23: made by Justin Chanku, (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Education Director Dr. Sherry Johnson. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 9: 14 For: Lois Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. second by Milton Owen, question by Lois Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 32: 11 For: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell MOTION PASSED. Owens, to approve the Realty Office report, as MOTION PASSED. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. presented by Realty Manager Jerry Eastman. Resolution No. SWO-18-049 Rondell Jr. (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 MOTION NO. 19: made by Francis Crawford, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 23: 14 For: Chanku (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 Absent Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield MOTION NO. 27: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., From Vote: Francis Crawford (2); Tribal MOTION PASSED. Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Justin Chanku, to approve the Tribal Secretary Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold second by Milton Owen, question by Edmund Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. report, as presented by Tribal Secretary White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Johnson Jr., to approve the Enrollment Office MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 38: made by Francis Crawford, Executive Resolution No. 18-04 Edmund Johnson Jr. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From report, as presented by Enrollment Officer second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 19: 13 For: Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Zelma Flute. MOTION NO. 33: made by Winfield Rondell by Edmund Johnson Jr., to approve the MOTION NO. 10: made by Francis Crawford, Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 27: 14 For: Jr., second by Lois Owens, question by Milton sponsorship for the Sacred Hoops Summer second by Justin Chanku, question by Arnold Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Owen, approve draft resolution, “Support Training Program, in the amount of White Jr., to approve Executive Resolution No. White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2). 0 Opposed. 1 MOTION NO. 24: made by Francis Crawford, Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold for Increased Funding for the Bureau of $13,200.00, with the Youth Budget as the 18-05, “2018 Spring Spearing/Stream Fishing Abstained: Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Absent From second by Arnold White Jr., question by Justin White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Indian Education in the FY 2019 Request”, as funding source, as presented by Youth Season”. Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Chanku, in resolution form, to enroll into (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From presented by Education Director Dr. Sherry Coordinator Derrick McCauley. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 10: 14 For: MOTION PASSED. the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate the three (3) Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Johnson. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 38: 14 For: Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield applicants as listed in Exhibit A, as presented MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 33: 12 For: Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold MOTION NO. 20: made by Justin Chanku, by Enrollment Officer Zelma Flute. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary second by Francis Crawford, question by Figueroa, Alex Jordyn Kirk, Brynn Evelyn MOTION NO. 28: made by Francis Crawford, Rondell Jr. (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Arnold White Jr., in resolution form, “To Montano, III Alejandro second by Milton Owen, question by Winfield Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 2 (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Appoint Jerry Eastman as the Inter-Tribal WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 24: 11 For: Rondell Jr., to authorize the purchase of Abstained: Francis Crawford (2). 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Buffalo Council Representative”, as presented Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Francis sixty-seven (67) bicycles for the Head Start Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Executive Resolution No. 18-05 by Realty Manager Jerry Eastman. Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin graduates, from Sisseton Ace Hardware, as MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 20: 14 For: Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 3 a sole source purchase, in the amount of Resolution No. SWO-18-050 MOTION NO. 39: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION NO. 11: made by Justin Chanku, Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Abstained: Lois Owens (3). 0 Absent From Vote. $7,370.00, with the Tribal Council budget as second by Justin Chanku, question by Edmund second by Lois Owens, question by Milton Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. the funding Source, as presented by Tribal MOTION NO. 34: made by Justin Chanku, Johnson Jr., to approve the Youth Department Owen, to approve Executive Resolution No. 18- White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary MOTION PASSED. Secretary Edmund Johnson Jr. second by Edmund Johnson Jr., question by report, as presented by Youth Coordinator 06, “2018 Spring Light Goose Season”. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Resolution No. SWO-18-047 WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 28: 14 For: Milton Owen, to go into Executive Session, at Derrick McCauley. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 11: 14 For: Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield 1:48pm. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 39: 14 For: Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 25: made by Francis Crawford, Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 34: 14 For: Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Resolution No. SWO-18-046 second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Edmund Johnson Jr., in resolution form, to (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From MOTION NO. 21: made by Winfield Rondell enroll into the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate the Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Jr., second by Francis Crawford, question by thirteen (13) applicants as listed in Exhibit B, MOTION PASSED. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Milton Owen, to authorize the purchase of the as presented by Enrollment Officer Zelma Flute. Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Executive Resolution No. 18-06 tracts of land offered for sale by Cynthia D Kohl, Jessalyn Johnni Gill, Savanna Rain MOTION NO. 29: made by Winfield Rondell MOTION PASSED. Galindo - 3 tracts, in the amount of $2,646.92, Herrick, Zarrah Rain Placensia-Blumeyer, Jr., second by Lois Owens, question by MOTION NO. 40: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION NO. 12: made by Francis Crawford, Diana L Dutchover - 3 tracts, in the amount of Ayden Lee Arnold White Jr., to approve the W.K. Kellogg MOTION NO. 35: made by Justin Chanku, second by Milton Owen, question by Winfield second by Justin Chanku, question by Milton $2,646.92, Brian K Dutchover - 3 tracts, in the Placensia-Blumeyer, Carmen Elinor Returns, Foundation Grant application, as presented by second by Lois Owens, question by Milton Rondell Jr., to approve the April 2018 Owen, to approve the Tribal Chairman report, amount of $2,646.92, Ronald L Dutchover - 3 Zane Stiles Education Director Dr. Sherry Johnson. Owen, to come out of Executive Session, at Attendance Report for Head Start & Early Head as presented by Tribal Chairman David Flute. tracts, in the amount of $2,646.92, Daniel L Sanchez, Adora Noelani Sanchez, Jose Manuel WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 29: 11 For: 2:03pm. Start, as presented by Director Lynn Halbert. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 12: 14 For: Martin - 5 tracts, in the amount of $18,926.17, Sanchez, Joseph Fernando Sanchez, Maria Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 35: 14 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 40: 14 For: Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield with a total amount of $29,513.85, with the Dolores Rondell Jr. (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Cobell Lease Account as the funding source, Sanchez, Reyna Marion Stevenson, Hunter Chanku (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 Absent Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary as recommended by Reservation Planning Light From Vote: Francis Crawford (2); Tribal (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Commission, and presented by Realty Manager Wise-Renville, Alisha Ann Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Jerry Eastman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 25: 14 For: MOTION PASSED. MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 21: 14 For: Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold MOTION NO. 30: made by Lois Owens, second MOTION NO. 13: made by Lois Owens, second Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary by Winfield Rondell Jr, question by Arnold by Justin Chanku, question by Milton Owen, White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From White Jr., to approve the Native Languages of to approve Barker Hill Phase II Bid Schedule (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. the Americas Grant application, as presented A Project Agreement, in the amount of $320,548.40, with the TTP Construction budget as the funding source, and to authorize Tribal Chairman David Flute to execute the Agreement, as presented by SWO Department Sota Subscription Order Form of Transportation Director Cliff Eberhardt. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 13: 14 For: I would like to subscribe to the Sota Iya Ye Yapi. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Enclosed is $______for ____ year(s). (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From (Annual subscription rate is $46 for enrolled members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Oyate living in South Dakota and in Minnesota and North Dakota counties on and adjoining the Lake Traverse Reservation; $40 for enrolled members incarcerated MOTION NO. 14: made by Francis Crawford, and/or elderly on fixed incomes; $56 for all others living in the United States; and second by Arnold White Jr., question by Milton $96 for first class subscribers.) Owen, to approve the Barker Hill Phase II Bid Schedule A Budget Proposal, in the amount of $320,548.40, with the TTP Construction budget Name ______. as the funding source, and to authorize Tribal Chairman David Flute to execute documents, as presented by SWO DOT Director Cliff Mailing Address ______Eberhardt. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 14: 14 For: City ______State ____ Zip ______Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Please mail this subscription form (or a photocopy) to: White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Sota Iya Ye Yapi (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From P.O. Box 5 Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Wilmot, SD 57279 MOTION PASSED. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 4, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 21

White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary 5. Oppose the Amendment to change to SWST. copies of the DNG Handbook to all managers TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: second by Winfield Rondell Jr., to adjourn. improper conduct and gross neglect, however, (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 47: 13 For: at the casino, DCA and our Councilman and OLD AGENCY: Milton Owen (medical MEETING ADJOURNED 1:23PM. the Tribal Council determines that Vice- Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield for them to review and have input on the appointment) Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, Chairman Kirk was careless in providing an MOTION PASSED. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Handbook. Recording Secretary. early appropriation to DNDC and not seeking White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2). 0 Opposed. 1 2. The DNDC Board Members consist of one TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman Tribal Council approval before acting to MOTION NO. 41: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., Abstained: Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Absent From member from each district. David Flute and Tribal Secretary Edmund SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING #2 approve the early appropriation to DNDC; second by Edmund Johnson Jr., question by Lois Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. 3. Council and legal to look onto Council Johnson Jr. Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 2:00 PM the Tribal Council further finds that Vice- Owens, to approve the April 2018 CACFP Food MOTION PASSED. Motion # 16 of the April 4, 2018 minutes to TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers Chairman Kirk was careless when traveling Report for Head Start & Early Head Start, as see if it’s a violation of Chapter 55 conflict of TRIBAL EXECUTIVES ABSENT: Tribal Vice- to Bismarck and receiving government presented by Director Lynn Halbert. MOTION NO. 48: made by Lois Owens, second interest. Chairman (suspended pending hearing) TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: funds for a hotel, mileage, and per diem WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 41: 14 For: by Milton Owen, question by Arnold White Jr., 4. Recommending the Tribe donate $5,000.00 BIG COULEE: Alvah Quinn Sr. and Vice-Chairman Kirk did not conduct Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield to acknowledge the receipt of the Enemy Swim to Tatewin Means fund to run for SD Attorney CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman David Flute BUFFALO LAKE: Arnold White Jr. any government or other official business, Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold District Minutes for the meeting held April 26, General. called the meeting to order at 1:07 PM with ENEMY SWIM: Lois Owens accordingly, the Tribal Council determines White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary 2018. 5. The district donate $1,000.00 to Tatewin two (2) Executives and six (6) Council members HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. that Vice-Chairman Kirk may return to (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Enemy Swim District Minutes for meeting held Means fund to run for SD Attorney General and from seven (7) Districts answering Roll Call. LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford (2:06) office under the following conditions: (1) the Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. April 26, 2018: we challenge the other districts to match. Opening Prayer for the Long Hollow District LONG HOLLOW: Justin Chanku Vice-Chairman shall work with the Legal MOTION PASSED. 1. Accept New Membership: Sheila Rock- 6. The Tribe/Council follow the Land Purchase said by Long Hollow Tribal Council Member OLD AGENCY: Milton Owen Department to draft proposed amendments Cadotte, Zane Every Firecloud, Darian Gill, Policies. Justin Chanku. to the Accounting Manual to ensure that any MOTION NO. 42: made by Francis Crawford, Ronnie Godfrey III, Noleen Powell, and Carolee 7. Make Iver Cloud and or the insurance TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman proposed budget amendments or changes second by Justin Chanku, question by Arnold Walkingbull. company responsible for the cost of replacing MOTION NO. 59: made by Justin Chanku, David Flute, Tribal Vice-Chairman (suspended shall be made in writing by the requesting White Jr., to approve the April 2018 Budget/ 2. Council not to interfere with any gaming the concrete for the powwow grounds arena second by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Lois pending hearing), and Tribal Secretary Tribal department or agency and the full Expense Report for Head Start & Early Head policies that are in place at the casinos. bleachers. Owens, to rescind Tribal Council Motion No. Edmund Johnson Jr. Tribal Council shall be informed of the request Start, as presented by Director Lynn Halbert. 3. Rescind the Joint Powers Agreement between 8. Planning to search for grants to restore the 52, of 5/1/18, “to terminate the Employment in order to exercise its power over the budget WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 42: 14 For: the State and Tribe. old Carnegie library. Agreement with Michael Schrader as General CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman David Flute process and these proposed amendments Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield 4. Realty Director and RPC have input on the 9. Keep the old Carnegie library as a historical Manager of Dakota Magic Casino, as presented called the meeting to order at 2:05 PM with shall be presented to the Tribal Council on or Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold new land lease policy and new amendments to site. by the District Chairman’s Association (DCA).”, two (2) Executives and six (6) Council members before June 1, 2018; (2) the Vice-Chairman shall White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary present to council. 10. Appoint Gordie Robertson to the Personnel as concurred by DCA Members in a meeting from seven (7) Districts answering Roll Call. pay and return to DNDC the cost of his hotel (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From 5. If the Districts do not complete their Committee per the voting results. held earlier today (5/2/18), and the matter Opening Prayer for the Long Hollow District room, mileage, and per diem in the amount of Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. audits they will not receive their monthly WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 51: 14 For: will be readdressed at a later time to be said by Long Hollow Tribal Council Member $1,305.24 ($704.44 + $600.80); and (3) the Vice- MOTION PASSED. disbursement from the gaming money. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield determined. Justin Chanku. Chairman and the Vice-Chairman’s appointees 6. DCA to pay the ESD Vice-Chairman, Chanda Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 59: 11 For: shall be on a travel restriction and may only MOTION NO. 43: made by Francis Crawford, Joseph her stipend for attending the meeting in White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Alvah Quinn Note: This Special Tribal Council Meeting travel on behalf of the Tribe after receiving second by Arnold White Jr., question by Justin Duane’s absence. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. was called to conduct a Removal Hearing for prior approval from the Chairman. Chanku, to approve the Head Start & Early 7. Recommend our college board representative Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 3 Opposed: Winfield Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr. for alleged WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 65: 13 For: Head Start report, as presented by Director and other members reprimand the president MOTION PASSED. Rondell Jr. (3). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. violation(s) of the SWO Constitution & By- Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Alvah Quinn Lynn Halbert. of the college and to take action on the 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Laws, and SWO Policies. Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 43: 14 For: scholarships. MOTION NO. 52: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., MOTION PASSED. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 3 Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 48: 14 For: second by Lois Owens, question by Francis Note: Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr. is Opposed: Winfield Rondell Jr. (3). 0 Abstained. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Crawford, to terminate the Employment MOTION NO. 60: made by Justin Chanku, present at this meeting/hearing. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Agreement with Michael Schrader as General second by Lois Owens, question by Francis Chairman. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Manager of Dakota Magic Casino, as presented Crawford, to rescind Tribal Council Motion No. Note: In accordance with the Hearing MOTION PASSED. Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From by the District Chairman’s Association (DCA). 54, of 5/1/18, “to terminate the Joint Powers Guidelines, the Hearing portion of this meeting MOTION PASSED. Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. (Motion rescinded via Motion No. 59, of 5/2/18) Agreement with the State of South Dakota, was closed to the public. MOTION NO. 66: made by Edmund Johnson Jr., MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 52: 8 For: as presented by the District Chairman’s second by Alvah Quinn Sr., to adjourn. MOTION NO. 44: made by Francis Crawford, Lois Owens (3); Francis Crawford (2); Winfield Association.”, as concurred by DCA Members MOTION NO. 63: made by Milton Owen, second MEETING ADJOURNED 4:29PM. second by Winfield Rondell, question by Lois MOTION NO. 49: made by Justin Chanku, Rondell Jr. (3). 6 Opposed: Justin Chanku (2); in a meeting held earlier today (5/2/18), with by Lois Owens, question by Alvah Quinn Sr., to Owens, to authorize the donation to support second by Lois Owens, question by Milton Milton Owen (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal the following conditions: 1) the language will go into Executive Session, at 2:07pm. Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, the Flandreau Indian School Senior Honoring Owen, to acknowledge the receipt of the Long Secretary (1). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. be revised to ensure that Tribal/Trust lands are WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 63: 16 For: Recording Secretary. Powwow, in the amount of $2,500.00, with Hollow District Minutes for the meeting held 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. not part of the Agreement; and 2) the Federal Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield the Youth account as the funding source, as April 26, 2018. MOTION PASSED. (Motion rescinded via Motion Forfeiture Section will be removed from the Rondell Jr. (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING presented by Tribal Chairman David Flute. Long Hollow District Minutes for meeting held No. 59, of 5/2/18) Agreement. Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Monday, May 7, 2018, 11:19 AM WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 44: 14 For: April 26, 2018: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 60: 11 For: Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield 1. Tear down the old Library. MOTION NO. 53: made by Francis Crawford, Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Alvah Quinn Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold 2. Request an expenditure report from the second by Justin Chanku, question by Winfield Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. Tribal Chairman. TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Cobell scholarship money that went to the Rondell Jr., to have the Human Resources (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 3 Opposed: Winfield MOTION PASSED. BIG COULEE: Alvah Quinn Sr. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From college. Department develop a job description for a Rondell Jr. (3). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. BUFFALO LAKE: Arnold White Jr. Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. 3. Request whole Buffalo for the powwow from “Construction Manager” position, under a 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION NO. 64: made by Justin Chanku, ENEMY SWIM: Lois Owens MOTION PASSED. SWO Fish & Wildlife. different title, as presented by the District MOTION PASSED. second by Lois Owens, question by Milton HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. 4. If people steal money from the tribe and are Chairman’s Association. Owen, to come out of Executive Session, at OLD AGENCY: Milton Owen MOTION NO. 45: made by Milton Owen, convicted they are not able to be employed at WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 53: 14 For: Note: The Joint Powers Agreement referenced in 4:21pm. second by Justin Chanku, question by Francis the Tribe. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Motion No. 60, will be readdressed in the June WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 64: 16 For: TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Crawford, to acknowledge the receipt of the 5. Approve Youth-to-Adult Membership: Sarah Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold 2018 Tribal Council Meetings, after the Public Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford Old Agency District Minutes for the meeting Mandan, Bradley Mickey, and Tahtaywih White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Forum on this subject, which is scheduled for Rondell Jr. (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis LONG HOLLOW: Justin Chanku held April 23, 2018. Laughter. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From May 15, 2018, and after the District Meetings Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Old Agency District Minutes for meeting held 6. Accept District Membership: Sydney Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. that will occur in May 2018. Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman April 23, 2018: Lawrence. MOTION PASSED. Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: David Flute and Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd 1. Oppose to the concrete plant based on the WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 49: 14 For: MOTION NO. 61: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., Tribal Chairman. Kirk Jr. Fish & Wildlife letter dated March 16, 2018, Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield MOTION NO. 54: made by Winfield Rondell second by Francis Crawford, question by MOTION PASSED. concerning the air, land and wildlife at the Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Jr., second by Lois Owens, question by Edmund Johnson Jr., to allocate $10,000.00 to TRIBAL EXECUTIVES ABSENT: Tribal Secretary Dakota Connection site. White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Milton Owen, to terminate the Joint Powers the Executive Committee budget, to reimburse MOTION NO. 65: made by Milton Owen, second Edmund Johnson Jr. 2. Have Vine T. Marks Sr., serve as a consultant (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Agreement with the State of South Dakota, the costs of additional funeral expenses and by Alvah Quinn Sr., second by Lois Owens, on Dakota Nation Development Corporation Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. as presented by the District Chairman’s the Daycare surveillance equipment, with the Tribal Council considered four written CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman David Board for Barker Hill Phase 2/ Elderly complex MOTION PASSED. Association. (Motion rescinded via Motion No. the Tribal Fund Money Market account as charges against Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk Flute called the meeting to order at 11:19 AM construction Committee. 60, of 5/2/18) the funding source, as presented by Tribal Jr. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at the Tribal with two (2) Executives and five (5) Council 3. In light of the fact that DNDC is being MOTION NO. 50: made by Edmund Johnson Jr., WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 54: 10 For: Chairman David Flute. Council Chambers. Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk members from seven (7) Districts answering investigated either be an inspector or a board second by Arnold White Jr., question by Lois Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 61: 14 For: Jr. had previously been served with the written Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Long Hollow member. Owens, to acknowledge the receipt of the Big Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2). 4 Opposed: Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield statement of charges. Vice Chairman Floyd District said by Old Agency Tribal Council 4. Support TZTS school board motion on NOT to Coulee District Minutes for the meeting held Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Rondell Jr. (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Kirk Jr. appeared at the special meeting and Member Milton Owen. allow Gerald German serve on the TZTS board. April 26, 2018. Secretary (1). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal hearing and received a full opportunity to be 5. Accept Youth Membership: Embry Renville. Big Coulee District Minutes for meeting held 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent heard on each of the four written charges. MOTION NO. 67: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., 6. Accept Adult Membership: Panya Journey April 26, 2018: MOTION PASSED. (Motion rescinded via Motion From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. After considering each of the written charges Xerxes. 1. Reaffirm motion #16 of the Regular District No. 60, of 5/2/18) MOTION PASSED. and hearing from Vice-Chairman Floyd Council proceedings 7. Make the correction for the Adult Meeting Minutes of March 22, 2018. [ Motion Kirk Jr., the Tribal Council determined that Continued on Page 22 membership of Thomas Smith on motion #22 #16 was made to direct the BCD Councilman MOTION NO. 55: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION NO. 62: made by Justin Chanku, Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr. is not guilty of of the March District meeting minutes, should to make a motion and/or support any motion second by Arnold White Jr., question by Justin be Taylor Smith. made to grant and SWO Tribal Member who Chanku, to approve the District Chairman’s 8. Not accept relinquishment request from: turns in written bid/request to SWO Tribal Association (DCA) report, as presented by DCA Sarah LaBelle and Sheila Parsons. Realty of legal description of SWO Tribal lands Members; Karen White, Robin Quinn, Jesse 9. Approve the $1000.00 donation for Allison currently up for bid a 5-year free lease on such Larsen, Louis Johnson, Duane Hislaw, Darwin Renville- State Senate. lands requested not to exceed 80 acres.] James, Sherilyn Marks, Lynn Halbert, Jacky 10. Have the OA District support Vice- 2. Support Motion #1 of the District Executive White, Chanda Joseph, and CR James. Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr. in suspension hearing. Minutes of April 11, 2018. [Motion #1 made WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 55: 14 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 45: 14 For: to not turn over any documents without Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield a contract or other documents from Tribal Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Council (regarding district audits) and not White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2). 0 Opposed. 0 to turn over any district documents to an (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary uncredentialled, unqualified and unbonded Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. middleman company without seeing a valid MOTION PASSED. MOTION PASSED. contract that does not appear to be a conflict of interest. MOTION NO. 56: made by Arnold White Jr., MOTION NO. 46: made by Arnold White Jr., 3. That any documents that has mutual second by Lois Owens, question by Milton second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by binding should be signed by the Governor and Owen, to go into Executive Session, at 4:23pm. Milton Owen, to acknowledge the receipt of the Tribal Chairman should have approval of the WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 56: 13 For: Buffalo Lake District Minutes for the meeting Secretary of the Interior. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield held April 26, 2018. 4. Cancel the Professional Services Agreement Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Buffalo Lake District Minutes for meeting held with Richard Tallbear Westerman dba Tallbear White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2). 0 Opposed. 0 April 26, 2018: Solar until the SWO has a permanent Planning Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary 1. Make the request to Tribal Council for Director where there will be no appearance of (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. the approved funding of the $500,000.00 on a conflict of interest. MOTION PASSED. behalf of the BLD for its ongoing Economic 5. Reinstate the SWO Vice-Chairman. Development venture with The Buffalo Lanes. 6. Have the BCD Councilman bring back all MOTION NO. 57: made by Justin Chanku, To be paid by June 1st, 2018. 3 SWO Executive Budgets to the next regular second by Lois Owens, question by Winfield 2. Approve Youth Relinquishment: Maya district meeting. Rondell Jr., to come out of Executive Session, at Anderson, River Anderson, and Wakinyan 7. Have the BCD Councilman make a motion at 4:41pm. Lake. Tribal Council to amend the leasing policy to WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 57: 14 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 46: 14 For: allow subleasing to Tribal Members and that Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield the policy be followed. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold 8. Have the BCD Councilman get the White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2). 0 Opposed. 0 information or proper documents of the SWO (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary THPO Department on payments and non- Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. payments of monitoring contracts. MOTION PASSED. MOTION PASSED. 9. Have SWO Council investigate the roll of the SWO Tribal Chairman as it relates to the SWO MOTION NO. 58: made by Justin Chanku, MOTION NO. 47: made by Francis Crawford, THPO and possible IRS sanctions. second by Winfield Rondell Jr., to adjourn. second by Arnold White Jr., question by Lois WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 50: 14 For: MEETING ADJOURNED 4:42PM. Owens, to acknowledge the receipt of the Lake Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Respectfully Submitted, Lindsey Abraham, Traverse District Minutes for the meeting held Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Recording Secretary Asst. March 31, 2018. White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Secretary Lake Traverse District Minutes for meeting held (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING March 31, 2018: Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 1:07 PM 1. That no monitor of THPO be a Board Member MOTION PASSED. TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers and/or an employee of THPO. 2. Have contractors abide by Chapter 75. MOTION NO. 51: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: 3. Support TERO decision to leave land by I-29 second by Justin Chanku, question by Milton BIG COULEE: Alvah Quinn Sr. for company to use, that will be reconstructing Owen, to acknowledge the receipt of the Heipa BUFFALO LAKE: Arnold White Jr. I-29. District Minutes for the meeting held April 18, ENEMY SWIM: Lois Owens 4. Approve New Membership: Lisa Ovalles, 2018. HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. Michael Williams, Gabriel Sharif, Divante Heipa District Minutes for meeting held April LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford Greeley, Kayla Vannet, Dionne Lake, and 18, 2018: LONG HOLLOW: Justin Chanku Tamarya Renville-Bell. 1. Table the DNG Handbook and have HR give Page 22 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 4, 2018

tracts of land offered for sale by: LeRoy Quinn OLD AGENCY: Milton Owen WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 89: 14 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 93: 14 For: Council proceedings MOTION NO. 74: made by Justin Chanku, Continued from Page 21 Jr., in the amount of $6,663.81; Thomas Wilson, Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen second by Lois Owens, question by Floyd Kirk in the amount of $5,182.96; Elena Wilson, TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); Jr., to approve the draft resolution, “Amend in the amount of $2,591.48; Anita DuMarce- HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. (medical) Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); second by Milton Owen, question by Lois Chapter 24 Penal Code”, as recommended by Wilson, in the amount of $2,591.48; Dennis Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Owens, to authorize Tribal Chairman David the Judicial Committee Ex-Officio and the Legal Keeble, in the amount of $9.56; Mary Gansert, TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Flute to execute the Affidavit for Ownership Office, and as presented by Judicial Ex-Officio in the amount of $2,979.26; and Joan Feather, David Flute, Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk Chairman. Chairman. and any other necessary closing documents, Justin Chanku. in the amount of $2,749.70, for a total amount Jr., and Tribal Secretary Edmund Johnson Jr. MOTION PASSED. MOTION PASSED. for the purchase of the tracts of land from WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 74: 14 For: of $22,768.25, with the Cobell account as Mark and Sandy Leiseth, as presented by Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield the funding source, as recommended by the CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman David MOTION NO. 90: made by Justin Chanku, MOTION NO. 94: made by Justin Chanku, Realty Manager Jerry Eastman. Rondell Jr. (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Justin Reservation Planning Commission, and as Flute called the meeting to order at 9:13 AM second by Arnold White Jr., question by Milton second by Milton Owen, question by Francis WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 67: 12 For: Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- presented by Realty Manager Jerry Eastman. with three (3) Executives and four (4) Council Owen, to approve Change Order 010, in the Crawford, to authorize Dakota Connection Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 80: 11 For: members from seven (7) Districts answering credit amount of ($9,147.00), for the Dakota Casino to utilize Bituminous Paving Inc. Rondell Jr. (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Arnold White From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Alvah Quinn Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Long Hollow Magic Casino Expansion Project, as submitted for parking lot repairs, in the amount of Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 MOTION PASSED. Sr. (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku District said by Tribal Secretary Edmund by PCL Construction, and as presented by $51,330.00, with the DCC budget as the Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Resolution No. SWO-18-051 (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Johnson Jr. DNGE CFO Weston Quinn. funding source, as presented by Interim Tribal Chairman. Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 90: 14 For: General Manager Garret Renville. MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 75: made by Arnold White Jr., Tribal Chairman. MOTION NO. 85: made by Milton Owen, second Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 94: 14 For: second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by MOTION PASSED. by Lois Owens, question by Arnold White Jr., to (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen MOTION NO. 68: made by Milton Owen, second Milton Owen, to approve the Contracts for approve the Constitution Revision Committee Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Arnold White the 2018 SWO Wacipi, for the following MOTION NO. 81: made by Justin Chanku, Policies and Procedures, excluding the fourth Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Jr., to amend Tribal Council Motion No. 22, individuals: Tyrell Fallis - Garbage Services, second by Arnold White Jr., question by Floyd bulleted item under Article V - Compensation, 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. of 5/1/18, to identify the General Fund as $8,000.00; Lacy RedWing - Princess Crowns, Kirk Jr., to approve the Business Lease with as presented by CRC Members; Lisa RedWing, Chairman. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal the second funding source, in the amount of $1,300.00; Danielle DeCoteau - Security Michels Corporation, to lease five (5) acres of Cheryl Owen, Kaye Bursheim, and Marie MOTION PASSED. Chairman. $737,803.75, for the purchase of the land from Services, $8,600.00; Jerome Renville Sr. - land near Dakota Connection Casino, in the Renville. MOTION PASSED. Mark and Sandy Leiseth, as recommended by Moccasin Director, $2,000.00; James “JC” amount of $10,000.00, and to authorize Tribal WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 85: 12 For: MOTION NO. 91: made by Floyd Kirk Jr., SWO CFO Greg Benidt. Crawford - Softball Tournament, $7,500.00; Chairman David Flute to execute the Lease, Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Alvah Quinn second by Justin Chanku, question by Arnold MOTION NO. 95: made by Justin Chanku, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 68: 11 For: and Daniel Shepherd (S&S Rodeo Club) - Rodeo pending legal review, as presented by Realty Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); White Jr., to approve Change Order CRX second by Floyd Kirk Jr., question by Arnold Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield and Livestock, $20,100.00; with the Pow-wow Manager Jerry Eastman. Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0054.002 - Lounge Expansion, in the amount White Jr., to approve the Dakota Connection Rondell Jr. (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Arnold White budget as the funding source, as recommended WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 81: 11 For: 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 of $62,181.00; for the Dakota Magic Casino Casino & Bingo report, as presented by Interim Jr. (1). 1 Opposed: Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 by the Pow-wow Committee and Ex-Officio Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Alvah Quinn Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Expansion Project, as submitted by PCL General Manager Garret Renville. Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Arnold White Jr., and to authorize Tribal Sr. (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku MOTION PASSED. Construction, and as presented by DNGE CFO WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 95: 14 For: Tribal Chairman. Chairman David Flute to execute the Contracts, (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Weston Quinn. Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen MOTION PASSED. pending legal review. Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: MOTION NO. 86: made by Lois Owens, second WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 91: 14 For: (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 75: 12 For: Tribal Chairman. by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Arnold White Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); MOTION NO. 69: made by Winfield Rondell Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield MOTION PASSED. Jr., to submit the Proposed SWO Constitutional (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Jr., second by Lois Owens, question by Alvah Rondell Jr. (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Arnold White Amendments to legal counsel for review, as Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Quinn Sr., to amend the SWO Land Lease Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 2 Opposed: MOTION NO. 82: made by Justin Chanku, presented by CRC Members; Lisa RedWing, Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Chairman. Policy to state that the Tribe will not allow Justin Chanku (2). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From second by Lois Owens, question by Floyd Kirk Cheryl Owen, Kaye Bursheim, and Marie 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal MOTION PASSED. any sub-leasing of Tribal lands, from this Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Jr., to approve the Miscellaneous Professional Renville. Chairman. point forward, and that this language will be MOTION PASSED. Services Agreement with Kadrmas, Lee & WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 86: 12 For: MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 96: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., specifically identified in any new and future Jackson (KLJ), for the Tribal Transportation Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Alvah Quinn second by Milton Owen, question by Lois leases, as presented by Realty Manager Jerry MOTION NO. 76: made by Justin Chanku, Program (TTP) Safety Fund grant application Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); MOTION NO. 92: made by Justin Chanku, Owens, to approve the Dakota Sioux Casino & Eastman. second by Arnold White Jr., question by Milton review for the US DOT Better Utilizing Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). second by Floyd Kirk Jr., question by Arnold Hotel report, as presented by General Manager WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 69: 12 For: Owen, to approve the payment to Trane, Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 White Jr., to approve the Punch List for Phase Garret Renville. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield in the amount of $15,000.00, to conduct Grant, in the amount of $33,994.14, and to Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. 2 of the Dakota Magic Casino Expansion WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 96: 14 For: Rondell Jr. (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Arnold White an engineering study on the SWO Admin approve the budget for this Agreement, with MOTION PASSED. Project, and to authorize DMC General Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Building HVAC system, with the Building the TTP funds as the funding source, and to Manager Michael Schrader and/or DNGE CFO (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Maintenance fund as the funding source, and authorize Tribal Chairman David Flute to Note: Long Hollow Tribal Council Member Weston Quinn, along with JLG Architects as Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Chairman. the General Fund as the alternate funding execute the Agreement, pending legal review, Justin Chanku now present at meeting. Owner Representative, to sign the necessary Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. MOTION PASSED. source, as recommended by Building Manager as presented by DOT Director Cliff Eberhardt. documents, as presented by DNGE CFO Weston 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Jerome Renville Sr., and as presented by Tribal WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 82: 11 For: MOTION NO. 87: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., Quinn. Chairman. MOTION NO. 70: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., Chairman David Flute. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Alvah Quinn second by Lois Owens, question by Floyd Kirk WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 92: 14 For: MOTION PASSED. second by Winfield Rondell Jr., to adjourn. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 76: 14 For: Sr. (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku Jr., to authorize the JOM Program to purchase Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen MEETING ADJOURNED 11:25AM. Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 two-hundred fifty (250) twenty-five dollar (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); MOTION NO. 97: made by Floyd Kirk Jr., second Rondell Jr. (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Justin Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: ($25) gift cards, for the second semester grade Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); by Justin Chanku, question by Arnold White Jr., Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Tribal Chairman. incentives, in the total amount of $6,250.00, Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. to approve the Dakota Magic Casino & Resort Recording Secretary. Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent MOTION PASSED. with the JOM budget as the funding source, 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal report, as presented by General Manager From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. as presented by Education Director Dr. Sherry Chairman. Michael Schrader. SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 83: made by Justin Chanku, Johnson. MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 97: 14 For: Thursday, May 17, 2018, 1:55 PM second by Milton Owen, question by Floyd WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 87: 14 For: Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers Note: The HVAC Engineering Study referenced Kirk Jr., to authorize the payment to the Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen MOTION NO. 93: made by Arnold White Jr., (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); in Motion No. 76 is needed to identify and Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in the amount (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); second by Lois Owens, question by Milton Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: repair the mechanical errors in the system. of $20,163.98, for the 2013 Tax Year 10-99 Tax Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Owen, to approve the request from the Pow- Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. BIG COULEE: Alvah Quinn Sr. Liability, with the Tribal Vice-Chairman to Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. wow Committee, for Dakota Magic Casino and 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal BUFFALO LAKE: Arnold White Jr. MOTION NO. 77: made by Justin Chanku, determine the funding source, as presented by 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Dakota Sioux Casino to provide meals for the Chairman. ENEMY SWIM: Lois Owens second by Arnold White Jr., to adjourn. Tribal Attorney Shaun Eastman. Chairman. upcoming 151st SWO Wacipi, as presented by MOTION PASSED. HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. MEETING ADJOURNED 2:03PM. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 83: 11 For: MOTION PASSED. Ex-Officio Arnold White Jr. LONG HOLLOW: Justin Chanku Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Alvah Quinn OLD AGENCY: Milton Owen Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, Sr. (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku MOTION NO. 88: made by Justin Chanku, Recording Secretary. (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 second by Lois Owens, question by Alvah TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Quinn Sr., to authorize the pre-buy of 77,450 LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford (travel/ SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING Tribal Chairman. gallons of propane, from SWO Fuel, Inc., in the Request for Bids meeting) Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 11:04 AM MOTION PASSED. amount of $135,537.50, with the Building Fund TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers as the funding source, as presented by DNI CEO Requesting sealed proposals for: TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman MOTION NO. 84: made by Justin Chanku, Josh Flute. Seeking individuals to be a Suicide Prevention Outreach/ David Flute and Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: second by Lois Owens, to adjourn. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 88: 14 For: Case Management Mentor who will work the Tribal Kirk Jr. BIG COULEE: Alvah Quinn Sr. MEETING ADJOURNED 11:17AM. Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen Education Department’s Wiyukcan ka Ecunpi Project BUFFALO LAKE: Arnold White Jr. (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); TRIBAL EXECUTIVE ABSENT: Tribal Secretary ENEMY SWIM: Lois Owens Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); and the Behavioral Health Department. The Suicide Edmund Johnson Jr. (travel/meeting) LONG HOLLOW: Justin Chanku Recording Secretary. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Prevention Outreach/Case Management mentor is OLD AGENCY: Milton Owen 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal primarily responsible for providing comprehensive CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman David Flute REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING Chairman. services designed to support individuals with called the meeting to order at 1:55 PM with TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Wednesday, May 30, 2018, 9:00 AM MOTION PASSED. two (2) Executives and six (6) Council members HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. (travel) TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers suicidal ideations. The mentor will also be in from seven (7) Districts answering Roll Call. LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford MOTION NO. 89: made by Francis Crawford, charge of creating a safety plan with the assigned Opening Prayer for the Long Hollow District TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: second by Justin Chanku, question by Arnold individual’s family, friends, and professionals to said by Old Agency Tribal Council Member TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman BIG COULEE: Alvah Quinn Sr. White Jr., to approve the Dakota Western create a support system and a six week follow up Milton Owen. David Flute and Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd BUFFALO LAKE: Arnold White Jr. Corporation report, as presented by General for crisis management plan. Kirk Jr. ENEMY SWIM: Lois Owens Manager Robert Huff, and the Dakota Nation MOTION NO. 71: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford (9:15) Industries report, as presented by CEO Josh All sealed bids must include and be submitted by July second by Lois Owens, question by Milton TRIBAL EXECUTIVES ABSENT: Tribal Secretary LONG HOLLOW: Justin Chanku (9:31) Flute. 10th, 2018: Owen, to approve the additional payment Edmund Johnson Jr. (travel) Applicants must submit the following as a part of their to BlueDog Construction, in the amount of $5,508.91, for the cold weather concrete CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman David proposal: that was needed for four (4) of the District Flute called the meeting to order at 11:04 AM 1. Bio-sketch or resume of academic and professional basketball courts, with the Youth account as with two (2) Executives and five (5) Council credentials, technical competence, experience, and the funding source, as presented by Tribal Vice- members from seven (7) Districts answering expertise. Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr. Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Long Hollow 2. Two References that highlight the applicant’s ability WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 71: 14 For: District said by Enemy Swim Tribal Council Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Member Lois Owens. to perform the scope of work. Rondell Jr. (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Justin 3. Work plan to perform the scope of work delineating Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- MOTION NO. 78: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., deliverables, timelines, costs, roles and functions. Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent second by Milton Owen, question by Arnold Required Documentation: From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. White Jr., to allocate $80,000.00 to the Tribal MOTION PASSED. Chairman’s budget, for the Project Coordinator 1. Statement of qualifications, competence, and for Phase I of the proposed Justice/Detention capacity to perform the scope of work. MOTION NO. 72: made by Justin Chanku, Center project, with the Justice/Detention 2. Current South Dakota Driver’s Licenses and Tribal second by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Arnold Center account as the funding source, with Licenses. White Jr., to direct the Tribal Vice-Chairman the expenditures of these funds to be reported 3. Able to pass background checks. to open a separate account for $5 million monthly in the Tribal Chairman report, as Settlement funding, which is designated presented by Tribal Chairman David Flute. 4. Willing to complete the required trainings, if for the proposed Justice Center project, as WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 78: 11 For: applicable. presented by Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Alvah Quinn 5. Copy of SWO Business License, if proposal is Jr. Sr. (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku approved. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 72: 14 For: (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Contact the Procurement Office for specifications: Rondell Jr. (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Justin Tribal Chairman. [email protected] Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- MOTION PASSED. Please submit sealed proposals to: Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent SWO Procurement Office From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION NO. 79: made by Arnold White Jr., Attn: Collette Haase MOTION PASSED. second by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Justin Chanku, to allocate $100,000.00 to the Reserve PO Box 509 MOTION NO. 73: made by Lois Owens, Account - Pow-wow Construction line item, to Agency Village, SD 57262 second by Arnold White Jr., question by complete the food stands, lighting, and other By 4:00 pm on Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 Alvah Quinn Sr., to allocate an additional construction projects, and for the Tribal Vice- All interested parties acknowledge that any Agreement $150,000.00 to the Dakota Nation Development Chairman to have the oversight for this, with Corporation (DNDC), for operational and rental the General Fund as the funding source, as executed and performed within the Tribe’s exclusive rehabilitation needs, with the understanding presented by Tribal Chairman David Flute. jurisdiction is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction that these funds are required due to the WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 79: 11 For: of the Tribal Court of Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate mismanagement of the previous Director and Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Alvah Quinn of the Lake Traverse Reservation. All interested Board, as presented by Tribal Chairman David Sr. (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Justin Chanku parties acknowledge that they must comply with Flute. (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 73: 14 For: Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Ordinances: TERO Lois Owens (3); Milton Owen (2); Winfield Tribal Chairman. Chapter 59 Requirements, Wage Rates & Compliance Rondell Jr. (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Justin MOTION PASSED. Plan; Business License Ordinance Chapter 53 and Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Tax Ordinance Chapter 67; and Chapter 75 Sex Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent MOTION NO. 80: made by Justin Chanku, From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. second by Lois Owens, question by Alvah Offender Registration. MOTION PASSED. 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MOTION NO. 98: made by Floyd Kirk Jr., second planting for the Hemp Economic Feasibility Chairman. employs data analytics to find positive results. This past March, of fentanyl to Americans. by Lois Owens, question by Milton Owen, to Study, and to authorize Tribal Chairman David MOTION PASSED. outliers and the tell-tale signs of a HOPE initiative prosecution And in January, the approve the Letter of Understanding with Flute to execute the MOU, as presented by crime – such as which doctor is resulted in the sentencing of two Department announced a new the Regents of the University of Minnesota, to Tribal Attorney Megan LaFromboise. MOTION NO. 101: made by Justin Chanku, conduct the Hemp Economic Feasibility Study, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 99: 14 For: second by Lois Owens, question by Alvah prescribing the most drugs, what leaders of a Taos County heroin strategy to investigate and stop and to authorize Tribal Chairman David Flute Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen Quinn Sr., to come out of Executive Session, at pharmacy is dispensing the most and methamphetamine trafficking online drug markets, the Joint to execute the Letter, as presented by Tribal (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); 12:23pm. drugs, and whose patients are dying organization to substantial terms of Criminal Opioid Darknet Attorney Megan LaFromboise. Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 101: 14 For: from overdoses. imprisonment. Enforcement team. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 98: 14 For: Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen The Attorney General also To rid our communities This team will help us arrest Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); Chairman. Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); assigned a dozen experienced of dangerous drugs and reduce more criminals who sell deadly Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); MOTION PASSED. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. prosecutors in districts experiencing overdoses, we must keep pace substances online, and shut down Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal large numbers of opioid overdose with emerging drug threats. Illicit the marketplaces that the drug 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal MOTION NO. 100: made by Lois Owens, second Chairman. deaths. Those prosecutors focus drug trafficking has become more dealers use. Ultimately it will help Chairman. by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Arnold White MOTION PASSED. MOTION PASSED. Jr., to go into Executive Session, at 12:01pm. on investigating and prosecuting globalized and more deadly. us reduce drug addiction and WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 100: 14 For: MOTION NO. 102: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., opioid-related health care fraud. Fentanyl is a controlled overdoses. MOTION NO. 99: made by Lois Owens, second Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Milton Owen second by Francis Crawford, to adjourn. Our experienced prosecutors synthetic drug often produced in The federal government alone by Milton Owen, question by Justin Chanku, to (2); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); MEETING ADJOURNED 12:23PM. work with federal agencies and China that is up to 50 times more cannot end this crisis. I’m proud to approve the Memorandum of Understanding Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); local offices like yours to prosecute potent than heroin. Analogues of discuss some of the Department of (MOU) with the North Dakota State University, Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, to provide equipment and labor for the 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Recording Secretary. doctors, pharmacies, and medical fentanyl, such as carfentanil can be Justice’s efforts. And of course, our providers who exploit the drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl federal partners at the Department epidemic to line their pockets. They and 10,000 times more potent than of Interior also have a huge role to have already started presenting morphine. play. Secretary Zinke is focused on indictments. Fentanyl and fentanyl anlogues tackling this issue within Native Back in February, the Attorney are often manufactured in Chinese American communities. General announced the Prescription laboratories, shipped to the United But we are counting on a Interdiction & Litigation Task States or Mexico, mixed with heroin lot of help. Some of that help is Force. The PIL task force will use or other substances, and then sold to funded by the Department of all available tools, including civil addicts who oftentimes are unaware Justice’s Office of Justice Programs. Albuquerque, NM – June 27, crime victimization related to the And Attorney General Sessions has and criminal enforcement actions, of what they are ingesting. We extend grants to states that 2018 – American Indian and Alaska opioid and drug crisis, child abuse heeded this call. to hold accountable prescription We are working with the fund life-saving naloxone, connect Native people suffer from some of and neglect, domestic violence, Under the Attorney General’s drug manufacturers, distributors, Chinese government to stem the people to treatment services, and the highest rates of victimization homicide, and assault, among other leadership, the Department will pharmacies, pain management flow of illegal fentanyl and fentanyl establish drug courts and Veterans in our nation, from victims of crimes. do everything we can to reduce the clinics, drug testing facilities, and analogues. China agreed to schedule Treatment Courts as alternatives to domestic violence to sexual assault, As all of you know well, the number of drug overdose deaths— individual physicians for unlawful a variety of fentanyl class substances incarceration. to those devastated by the drug trade drug trade poses one of the greatest and we will succeed with your help. actions. last year. That includes grants to our and the opioid epidemic. That’s why threats to public safety, and a Our national strategy to Our focus extends beyond In the meantime, we will Tribal partners. In 2017, the Justice I’m very pleased to announce today unique challenge to our work in combat the drug epidemic centers prescription drugs. Opioids continue to work our drug cases up Department awarded nearly $59 that the Department of Justice is law enforcement. on three pillars—prevention, like heroin and fentanyl—as the chain to the sources of supply. million in Tribal grants to strengthen making available up to $110 million Drug overdose deaths in this enforcement, and treatment. well as other types of drugs like Last October, we announced two drug court programs to combat in a program set aside to provide country are at an all-time high. Each of our districts faces a methamphetamine—are also killing indictments of Chinese defendants opioids and methamphetamine. assistance to crime victims in tribal Approximately 64,000 Americans unique drug threat. That’s why people at record levels. who were using the Internet to I have no doubt that together communities. lost their lives to drug overdoses each of our U.S. Attorneys has Strong partnerships with sell illicit fentanyl and fentanyl we can stop this drug epidemic and Remarks as prepared for delivery in 2016 – the highest drug death designated an opioid coordinator to federal, state, local and tribal law analogues to drug traffickers and to make our communities safer for all. Thank you, John [Anderson], toll and the most rapid increase in implement a strategy to address the enforcement are critical to our individual customers in the United I wish you all the best of luck for that kind introduction. I have the death toll on record. And by all threat in that particular region. ability to disrupt and dismantle the States. And just a couple months for a successful conference, and I known John since we were law indications, the total death toll in The drug crisis is a complex drug trafficking networks responsible ago, we brought charges against 10 look forward to working with you students together at Fordham 2017 will be even higher. problem, and one that demands for smuggling these dangerous drugs more people, including four Chinese on solving our nation’s drug crisis. University many years ago. John, Native American communities thoughtful solutions. We are across the southwest border and nationals, for selling large quantities thank you for service as U.S. have been hit particularly hard by committed to tackling all aspects selling them in our communities. Attorney here in beautiful New the drug epidemic. According to of this crisis, from the over- Our U.S. Attorneys recognize Mexico. It’s a privilege to serve the CDC, American Indian and prescription and unlawful diversion the importance of strong alongside you at the Department of Alaska Native people saw a fivefold of pharmaceutical drugs, to the partnerships in combatting the Justice. increase in overdose deaths between trafficking of traditional street drug crisis. Here in the District I also want to recognize 1999 and 2015—an increase that drugs, to the proliferation of illicit of New Mexico, for example, the Kurt Alme, our U.S. Attorney in was higher than any other group. drug sales online. U.S. Attorney’s Office joined forces Montana. Kurt serves as the Vice In fact, American Indians and American Indian and Alaska with the University of New Mexico Chair for our Native American Alaska Natives had the highest drug Native communities suffer from Health Sciences Center to launch Issues Subcommittee of the overdose death rate in 2015. the second highest rate of overdose the Heroin and Opioid Prevention Attorney General’s Advisory Much like the rest of this deaths from prescription opioids and Education, or “HOPE” Committee. Kurt, thank you for country, this increase is due in among all population groups. Initiative. The HOPE Initiative your commitment to making Indian large part to opioids. From 2015 to Our efforts at the Department of brings together law enforcement Country safer. 2016, the rate of opioid overdose Justice will reduce the supply of with other community stakeholders Thanks to all of you here with deaths among American Indian prescription opioids available for with the goals of protecting the us today: members of the FBI, and Alaska Natives increased by misuse. community from the dangers DEA, DHS, and ICE, and our 15 percent—making it the second In August, Attorney General associated with heroin and opioids partners at the Bureau of Indian highest rate of all groups. Sessions created the Opioid Fraud and reducing overdose deaths. Affairs. And of course, I want to say According to a report released and Abuse Detection Unit, which This initiative has yielded a special thanks to all of our state, earlier this year, the overdose death local, and Tribal partners who are in rate for all drugs here in Rio Arriba attendance. County was 86 deaths per 100,000 The Department of Justice people—nearly 6 times the national plays a unique role in the average. In 2016, Rio Arriba government-to-government County had the 10th highest drug relationship between the United overdose death rate of all counties These kids being taken away who you are. States and Tribal Nations. The nationwide. from their parents reminds me of These crimes you committed breadth of our work in Indian These numbers are staggering. what happened in Vietnam, little are outrageous to all mankind. country covers a massive legal But they don’t tell the full story. Vietnamese kids being shot … after If I were given a medal of any landscape and touches almost every Tribes and other communities their mothers and daughters were kind by the government I would function of our organization—from across the country are suffering. raped by soldiers of the US forces reject it. civil litigation and awarding grants, Parents are losing children to as Vietnamese men and women I was drafted in 1966 I know to public safety and prosecutions, addiction; and children are losing worked in their rice fields troops what I’m talking about. and everything in between. their parents. And sadly, this would shoot and kill these innocent What the war accomplished is Of course, one of the epidemic reaches even the youngest people just for target practice. – nothing. Department’s most important and most vulnerable. Every 25 These veterans of Vietnam who My opinion. duties is enforcing the law. Our minutes, a baby is born in the committed these atrocities you know Larry Nerison. Menu for week of July 2 - July 6, 2018 U.S. Attorney’s offices and law United States suffering from opioid All Specials $6.95 enforcement components, such withdrawal. as the FBI and the DEA, are The situation is serious, but Monday - Chicken bacon ranch sandwich responsible for investigations, we can do something about it. Notice w/ curly fries prosecutions, and victim services in Together, we can turn the tide. Annual Inspections for July 2018 will be Tuesday - Roast beef dinner or Roast beef Indian country. President Trump declared a Crawfordsville Housing. combo Our prosecutors have primary public health emergency and made Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority criminal jurisdiction over about fighting the drug epidemic a top Mashed potatoes w/gravy, green beans, dinner roll 70 million acres of Indian lands. priority of his Administration. Wednesday - Taco Bar This spans across about 200 Indian Indian Taco, 3 -soft or hard shell tacos, taco salad, super tots, 2 country territories. We also have taco burgers w/ French Fries. concurrent jurisdiction over about Thursday - Sioux burger 50 more. w/ French fries or homemade chips It is well established that American Indian and Alaska Native Friday - Country Fried Steak people suffer from some of the Mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn, dinner roll highest rates of victimization in our ***** nation, from victims of domestic Don’t forget our “Better Breakfast” violence to sexual assault, to those Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM devastated by the drug trade and Includes: 2 eggs, hash browns, toast the opioid epidemic. That’s why and your choice of meat for only I’m very pleased to announce today $4.25! that the Department of Justice Senior breakfast every Tuesday from 8 AM - 10 AM, includes 2 is making available up to $110 eggs, 2 slices of bacon or 2 sausage links and toast for only million in a program set aside to provide assistance to crime victims $1.99! in tribal communities. The FY 2018 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program can be used to provide a wide range of victims’ services for victims of human trafficking, Page 24 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 4, 2018

Services for Homeless

Wacinyan Tipi (House of Hope) is located at Agency Village, SD (previous Tribal administration building). Services are available 24 hours/7 days a week for SWO Tribal members and their families. The shelter provides an alcohol and drug free temporary housing; individual/family rooms may stay up to 90 days or a night unit at a first come/first serve basis. All individuals will need to complete a Wacinyan Tipi application and SWO Sex Offenders form. If you would like additional information or check on the availability Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate race, religion, gender, gender of space, you may contact The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate identity, sexual orientation, a staff member at 605-698- is seeking to fill the following age, natural origin, or 2020. position(s): disability. The following WANT TO BUY Security Guard, Administration person has been designated to DISABLED AUTOMOBILES Building handle inquiries regarding the & OTHER RECYCLABLE Closing Date: July 6th, 2018 @ nondiscrimination policies: VEHICLES 12:00 PM Superintendent of Schools, Robert 698-4812 Agricultural Leasing Specialist, 516 8th Avenue West, Realty Sisseton, SD 57262-1262, Ryan 268-4130 Child Care Worker, Little Steps (605) 698-7613 Ext. 113 or ~ALSO CALL FOR~ Day Care 114. USED PARTS & TIRES Closing Date: July 13th, 2018 @ The Sisseton School District 4:30 PM 54-2 has openings for regular Application and job description and substitute bus drivers information can be seen at wage is at $19.50 an hour. SWO Human Resources Includes health insurance Office or http://www.swo-nsn. and retirement contributions. gov/contact/employment. Employer will fund CDL Application can be class B license. If interested, downloaded from “Apply Now” contact Joe Anderson for more and emailed to ArnoldW@ information at 698-7613 Ext. SWO-NSN.GOV or DeniseH@ 240. EOE. SWO-NSN.GOV. Contact can It is the policy of the Sisseton also be at Arnold Williams Board of Education that no Position Type: Store Manager honesty, integrity, diversity, 698-8238 or Denise Hill 698- otherwise qualified person will Tribal Preference: Yes inclusion and safety of others. 8251 with questions. (Tribal be excluded from participation Position Summary: Essential Functions: preference will apply). in, be denied the benefits of, or Responsible for assisting with the Assist other department be subjected to discrimination overall day-to-day operations managers and associates Sisseton School District 54-2 under any district program of the store including in the achievement of a Positions Available or activity on the basis of continuous development of favorable customer shopping The Sisseton School District race, religion, gender, gender effective store associates to experience and associate 54-2 has an opening for a full- identity, sexual orientation, achieve desired sales and interest in customer service/ time cook. Application may age, natural origin, or EBITDA results. Assess daily relations enhancing Dakota implementation of plans. performance discussions to be picked up at the business disability. The following the stores’ ability to meet/ Crossing’s reputation as the Achieve/exceed weekly, period, include developing budgets office at 516 8th Ave W person has been designated to exceed customer expectations best merchant in the retail and annual sales, wage and other targeted goals with Sisseton, SD 57262. Position handle inquiries regarding the for ease of shopping, variety, food industry. budgets and profit budgets, store associates. is opened until filled. It is the nondiscrimination policies: freshness, cleanliness, Assist in leading teams in the and other targeted goals. Utilize coordinators and other policy of the Sisseton Board of Superintendent of Schools, food safety and regulatory planning, implementation and Drive sales working with field staff to ensure store Education that no otherwise 516 8th Avenue West, compliance. Assist with execution of merchandising department managers to departments are achieving qualified person will be Sisseton, SD 57262-1262, coaching and development and operating initiatives. maximize sales and profits, sales and profit goals and excluded from participation (605) 698-7613 Ext. 113 or of store associates through Work with department heads reduce shrink and improve ensure implementation, in, be denied the benefits of, or 114. both formal and informal and associates to identify each store department’s and execution of division be subjected to discrimination 27-3tc interactions. Role model and opportunities in the store, contribution. merchandising plans. under any district program demonstrate the company’s develop timely solutions and Assist the managers in the Promote and support strong or activity on the basis of Dakota Crossing Grocery core values of respect, create action plans to ensure regular store-level financial relationships with local

Wac’ang’a is a non profit organization for victims and their SWO Victim/Witness Assistance Program children of domestic violence and sexual assault. Rhonda Kampeska, Coordinator P.O. Box 509 – Agency Village, SD Wac’ang’a provides emergency shelter and direct services. 605-698-2022 If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse SERVICES: call our 24 hour crisis line at 605-698-4129. Open and *VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE IN TRIBAL COURT. * HELP YOU PREPARE PAPERWORK FOR PETITION FOR RESTRAINING/PROTECTION ORDERS FOR DOMESTIC closed support group meetings are available and VIOLENCE. confidential. * HELP YOU PREPARE PAPERWORK FOR PETIONING FOR CUSTODY ALONG WITH YOUR RESTRAINING/ PROTECTION ORDER. Wac’ang’a Inc. * WILL ASSIST IN TRANSPORTATING TO COUNSELING, COURT APPOINTMENTS. 417 Veterans Ave. Sisseton * WILL ASSIST IN PREPAREING PAPERWORK FOR SD VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. * WILL ASSIST JUVENILES IF THEY ARE VICTIMS OF BULLYING,, ETC IN TRIBAL COURT. * WILL ASSIST ELDERLY VICTIMS OF ABUSE ACCORDING TO ELDERLY PROTECTION CODE. * WILL HELP YOU FIND A SHELTER ELSEWHERE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO STAY HERE ON THE RESERVATION If I cannot help you I will do my best to find the assistance you need.

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Parents of children, birth to 5 years of age and Expectant mothers residing in the Lake Traverse Reservation area are invited to learn more about the Early Childhood Intervention Program’s services and meet the program staff. The Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) serves children birth to 5 years of age. Services provided: Hours of Operation: 8-4:30 Mon.-Fri. 1. Developmental screenings of children registered 2. Referral of children in need of services by the occupational, physical and speech therapists, as well as early childhood special education professionals to appropriate agencies 3. Financial assistance to children’s medical and dental appointments 4. Home visits by Tracking and Intervention/ Family Liaison Paraprofessionals 5. Monthly Parent trainings Please call 605-698-4400, ext. 8366 or visit our office at the SWO Tribal Headquarters Bldg., Agency Village. Check our website at www.swoecip.com to find out current parent trainings or ECIP activities and post your comments or questions. Insurance and Trust not FDIC Insured. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 4, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 25 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Sisseton-Wahpeton Job Openings Federal Credit Union 45665 Veterans Memorial Drive – P.O. Box 627 The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate is seeking to fill the following position(s): Agency Village, SD 57262 Phone: (605) 698-3462 Security Guard, Administration Building Fax: (605) 698-3907 www.sisseton-wahpetonfcu.com Closing Date: July 6th, 2018 @ 12:00 PM Tribal Enrollment) Must Dakota Connection Casino, objects up to 30 lbs., and Agricultural Leasing Specialist, Realty be licensable by the SWO 46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton, restock inventory; 6 mos. Child Care Worker, Little Steps Day Care Gaming Commission. SD 57262. Previous cooking experience preferred, 6 mos. working Dakota Connection Casino Dakota Connection Casino with the public. Knowledge Closing Date: July 13th, 2018 @ 4:30 PM Job Openings Job Openings of food preparation safety Accounting Department: C-Store Department: requirements. Must be Application and job description information can be seen at SWO Human Revenue Audit Clerk/Slot Deli Attendant (1) full-time, dependable & available to Resources Office or http://www.swo-nsn.gov/contact/employment. Analyst (1) primarily rotating shifts, day, swing, work any and all shifts. Must week-ends, Friday- graveyard, includes weekends be at least 18 years old and Application can be downloaded from “Apply Now” and emailed to Tuesday. Good oral and & holidays. Ability to operate [email protected] or [email protected]. Contact can also written communication necessary equipment. Trading post ads be at Arnold Williams 698-8238 or Denise Hill 698-8251 with questions. and motivational skills, Physical ability to stand for Continued on Page 26 (Tribal preference will apply). computer literate, knowledge long hours, clean, lift heavy of Microsoft Excel, Word, Infinium, Oasis Windows, community organizations in position with or without Clerk (Full-Time) Day- accounting skills required. Notice the surrounding area in which reasonable accommodation. temporary Previous bookkeeping Big Coulee District Youth Committee experience, 6 months the store operates. Minimum Position Qualifications: Slots Department: Winona Burley 510-432-7640 Assist in building a proactive and Possess high school degree or Technician (Full-Time) Swing accounting experience. Ability productive relationship with equivalent Uniforms Department: to maintain confidentiality & Brandilyn Franzen 605-268-1715 union representatives and Desired Previous Job Experience: Attendant (3 Full-Time or Part- handle confidential material. Mary Jo Keeble 605-467-3839 business agents, if the store Supervisory responsibilities Time) where needed Must be at least 21 years Danielle DeCoteau 605-467-1206 old, must have a High school is covered by a collectively Retail experience Closing Date: July 6, 2018 at Email: [email protected] bargaining agreement. Financial responsibility including 4:00 p.m. diploma or GED. Must be Assist the staffing, reducing budget preparation and Starting Wage: D.O.E. able to obtain a Key Gaming turnover, increasing retention management High School Diploma or GED License. and store operations. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required for most positions Opening date: Thursday, June Provide timely feedback to job experience Two identifications documents 28, 2018 BIG COULEE DISTRICT EXECUTIVES department heads and Education Level: Bachelor’s required upon hire Closing date: Wednesday, July 4, Jerry Eastman, Interim Chairman: 605-419-1031 associates on individual and Desired, but not required If interested please submit 2018 @ 4:00 p.m. Lynn Halbert, Vice-Chairman: 605-268-3035 department performance. Position Type: Full-Time application to Human All positions will be exposed to noise & tobacco smoke Susie Rivera, Treasurer: 605-924-0956 Cell/Text Assist with the management of For more information, contact: Resources Department 16849 605-637-5155 Home - 605-637-5276 Fax labor and supply costs on a Josh Flute, CEO 102nd Street SE Hankinson Indian preference will apply/EEO daily basis to meet customer Dakota Nation Industries ND 58041 For complete Job Employer. Billy Kohl, Secretary: 605-268-0620 Cell/Text Email: service and financial targets. PO BOX 509 Description contact James Apply with the Human Resources [email protected] Technical/Professional Agency Village SD 57262 Neconish 701-634-3000 ext. Department, call or write Knowledge, Compliance Office: 605.698.2002 2582 Indian Preference will for job description. Submit and Skills - Achieve a 26-4tc apply / EEO (Please Provide application to: Human satisfactory level of technical Resources Department and professional skills or Dakota Magic Casino Notice knowledge in position and/or Job Openings Big Coulee District Members related areas; keep up with Attention Accounting Department: We will be having a Special Election for BCD current developments and Revenue Audit (2 Full-Time) Day Bids will be taken for Security at the Enemy Swim Chairman on Tuesday, July 26, 2018 7AM-7PM trends in areas of expertise. Cage Store Department: Powwow Sept. 1st and 2nd. Ensure associates and at the BCD Center. The regular District Meeting Cashier (6 Full-Time) where Enemy Swim District location comply with laws and needed will start at 7 PM with the results of the special regulation applicable to the Supervisor (2 Full-Time) P.O. Box 15 – Waubay, SD 57273 election. company. Rotating-Closing date Phone: 605-947-4319 Letters of intent for the BCD Chairman are due on Supervise and coach direct 7/13/2018 reports on the performance Count Department: Fax: 605-947-4873 July 19, 2018 5PM. Please turn in your letters of their duties; complete Team Member (5 Full-Time) 3:00 to Billy Kohl, BCD Secretary or one of the BCD performance reviews and am to finish Election Board members. Members are: Billy provide feedback to direct Foods Department: Kohl, Megan Cook, Kevin LaFontaine, Rolanda reports. Enemy Swim District Youth Supervisor (3 Full-Time) where Quinn, Susie Rivera - alternate and Brandilyn Must be able to perform the needed Job Opening: essential functions of the Human Resources Department: Summer Youth Workers (4). Franzen - alternate. Ages: 14-17. Closing Date: Friday, July 6th, 2018 – 12 pm. Attention Applications available at the District & Youth Center. Attention For more information please contact: Chelsea BUFFALO LAKE DISTRICT MEMBERS Lake Traverse District Members Hopkins-Enemy Swim Youth Coordinator (605) District Elderly Meeting Deadline for school grades and scholarships: 947-4319 ext. 107. July 9, 2018 at 4:00 pm. Monday, July 2, 2018 4:00 p.m. At the District Center NOTICE DISTRICT YOUTH TRIP ATTENTION LONG HOLLOW YOUTH TRIP The Wild Water West trip will be held on Wednesday, LAKE TRAVERSE DISTRICT MEMBERS WILD WATER WEST July 11, 2018. Only adults on the bus are DISTRICT EXECUTIVES TELEPHONE NUMBERS SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018 the ones that are chaperoning youth 11 and District Chairman-Darwin James - 268-3743 WILL BE MEETING AT THE FRONT GATE BY 11:00 younger. Youth 12 years and older do not need a Vice-Chairman-Jacky White - 268-0726 AM. chaperone. Any questions, stop by the bowling Treasurer-CR James - 419-1661 MUST PROVIDE OWN TRANSPORTATION. WE alley. Secretary-Janel Many Lightnings - 268-1802 WILL BE FEEDING TBA. July’s District Meeting ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL: The July District Meeting will be held on Thursday, ASHLEY ONEROAD (605) 268-9035 July 19th. Dinner at 5:00 p.m. Meeting at 6:00 NOTICE VAL KEOKE (605) 419-2398 p.m. All boards will make reports at the District Old Agency District Members JUNE RENVILLE (605) 924-4028 Meeting. May submit their application for the 2 vacant seats Buffalo Meat for the following board or commissions: Buffalo Meat will be given out on Wednesday, July SWO Police Commission 17th, at the District Center from 5:00-7:00 p.m. SWO Tribal Historical Preservation Office You must pick up only your own buffalo meat. Deadline will be 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018. You cannot pick up for anyone else. Election will be held at the Old Agency District Birthday Funds for 18-54 meeting on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Given out only at the monthly District meeting. You must pick up your own birthday money. None will be mailed out. You must provide a copy of your ID. TELEPHONE NUMBERS NOTICE · Chairman Louie Johnson – Cell #605-951-4960 Old Agency District Members · Councilman Arnold White Jr. – Cell # 605-419-2054 Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekdays. · Vice-chairman John Lincoln – Cell # 605-924-0563 Doors open at 8:30 a.m. each day. · Treasurer Kayline LaBelle – Cell # 605-927-9018 · Secretary Lisa Red Wing – Cell # 605-237-3521 District Executive Officers & Coordinators · Elderly Chairman – Louie Johnson – Cell # 605- District Center 698-7747 951-4960 Jesse Larsen, Chairman: 605-924-1635 · Elderly Vice-chairman Ronald Brant – 605-419-1191 Sherilyn Marks, Vice-Chair: 605-268-2024 · Elderly Treasurer Wanda Johnson – Cell # 605-924- 1575 Dani Two Stars, Secretary: 605-419-1109 · Elderly Secretary Deborah Heminger – Cell # 605- Louella Cloud, Treasurer: 605-268-5015 268-1791 Sara Hayes, Coordinator: 605-742-0075 · SWO Elderly Cynthia Starr – 605-467-9954 Seava Sartwell, Coordinator: 605-698-4013 · The Buffalo Lanes – 698-3300 Page 26 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 4, 2018

between tribes and the federal gaming in the 30 years since To protect against anything that government and tribes, one that IGRA prove that the foundational amounts to gamesmanship on the predates the US Constitution. principles of federal Indian law backs of tribes; (2) To stay ahead The consistent growth of the should remain at the forefront of the Technology Curve; (3) Rural Indian gaming industry year after of any future public policy outreach; and (4) To maintain a Washington, DC – June federally recognized Tribes. The The preservation of the role of year shows how well tribes run and discussions,” he said. strong workforce within NIGC and 26, 2018 – PRNewswire- GGR for an operation is the amount tribes as the primary regulators and regulate complicated operations. By For more detailed data and with its tribal regulatory partners. USNewswire – Today Chairman wagered minus winnings returned to beneficiaries of their operations; staying in its regulatory lane and information such as region-specific NIGC oversees the efficient Jonodev Osceola Chaudhuri, Vice players. It represents earnings before Recognition and utilization of supporting tribes as the primary information refer to the media regulation of 506 gaming Chair Kathryn Isom-Clause, and salaries, tribal-state compacts, and Congress’s stated intent and IGRA’s regulators, the NIGC has supported center tab under the Public Affairs establishments operated by 246 Associate Commissioner Sequoyah operating expenses. built-in flexibility to promote the Indian gaming industry’s division on the National Indian tribes across 29 states. Simermeyer of the National Indian The annual announcement of technological innovation, such as entrepreneurial spirit and self- Gaming Commission website. The Commission’s dedication Gaming Commission released the Gross Gaming Revenue numbers the use of electronic aids in class II determination goals. The Indian Gaming Regulatory to compliance with the Indian Fiscal Year 2017 Gross Gaming for Indian Country provides a yearly gaming; “All of Indian Country has Act created the National Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ensures Revenue (GGR) amount, which snapshot of the economic health Faithful application of the worked very hard to maintain a Gaming Commission to support the integrity of the growing $32.4 saw an increase of 3.9% over 2016, of Indian gaming. As 2018 marks law that accounts for the unique flourishing and constantly growing tribal self-sufficiency and the billion Indian gaming industry. totaling $32.4 billion. the 30th year of gaming under histories and land-bases of tribes gaming industry,” said the Chair of integrity of Indian gaming. The To learn more, visit www.nigc. GGR Trending IGRA, it is an opportune time to and IGRA’s built-in flexibility to the NIGC, Jonodev O. Chaudhuri. NIGC has developed four initiatives gov and follow us on Facebook and The FY 2017 revenues are reflect on key policy principles that allow Indian gaming on a variety of “The successes of Indian to support its mission including (1) Twitter. calculated from the independently have helped create the successes of different types of Indian lands; audited financial statements of 494 a healthy Indian gaming industry. And finally, the primacy of gaming operations, owned by 242 These policies include: the nation to nation relationship

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have a High School Diploma or GED. Opening date: Thursday, June 28, 2018 Closing date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 @ 4:00 p.m. All positions will be exposed to Due to the problems that our office has been going through regarding noise & tobacco smoke FAXED REFERRALS & NEXT DAY APPOINTMENTS the Elderly Indian preference will apply/EEO Employer. Affairs Program will not be accepting faxed referrals. Apply with the Human Resources Department, call or write When the patient receives their appointment referral paper from IHS for job description. Submit it will be the responsibility of the patient to get the referral out to application to: Human Resources Department the Elderly Affairs Program, and fill out the medical assistance Dakota Connection Casino, 46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton, application. SD 57262. After the right paperwork is filled out then our office will submit the paperwork to get the check. Our office DOES NOT do the medical checks here. The process of a check will take up to 2-3 days to process. So if you have an appointment scheduled for the following day, you might have to reschedule or as long as you have the paperwork done in our office, and you have the funds to make your next day For allowing direct access to the rotunda PA microphone mixer. appointment, and you go to your appointment and For the first time since opening of the new admin building, I bring a verification that you made it to your appointment to our office, can hear what is being said in meetings there. you will still be eligible to receive your medical check. Very grateful for the access. If you have any questions, please call Bonnie at (605) 698-8201 or Jody 698-8384. C.D. “Chuck” Floro, Sota Wicasta.