PRESORTED Sota Per Copy STANDARD Inside this Sota U.S. POSTAGE Dakota Crossing Grand Opening next Monday, October 9th; ceremony, ribbon-cutting at 10:00 a.m.; specials all PAID WILMOT, SD week long PERMIT NO. 1 Tribal Attorney Debra Flute sworn in as Special Assistant US Attorney Change service requested Wac’ang’a hosts annual Remembrance Walk for Murder Victims Sota Iya Ye Yapi, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279 ¢ S-W Federal Credit Union holds annual meeting Contents – Time-Dated News/Do Not Delay IHS holds rabies clinics on Lake Traverse Reservation Mailed at Wilmot, SD, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 75 Reminder: Deadline to submit copy for consideration in the Sota is Friday noon Publication of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968

Vol. 48 October - Ape Cancan Wi - “Moon When Leaves Shake and Fall” - Anpetu Iyamni - Oct. 4, 2017 No. 40

News & Photos by wish to speak for their loved ones Sierra Wolcott and friends. United States Attorney Assistant Sota Editor Several came forward to share Randolph J. Seiler announced Wac’ang’a (Sweetgrass, stories in remembrance of aunties, that a Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux formerly known as the Lake Traverse sisters, and mothers whom they have Tribal prosecutor was sworn in as Women’s Circle) held its annual Day lost to violence. a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney of Remembrance for Missing and Before leaving the rotunda, on September 22, 2017. Debra C. Murdered Victims last Monday. The participants formed a circle, while Flute was sworn in by U.S. District local observance takes place annually the young men of Mato HoTanka Judge Roberto A. Lange during a on September 25th in conjunction raised their voices to honor ceremony at the Federal Courthouse with the nationwide Day of murdered Indian women. in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Remembrance for Murder Victims. The walkers left through Ms. Flute is an enrolled Julie Watts welcomed over two the public entrance on the east member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton dozen Oyate members gathered for side of the building, went around Sioux Tribe and is the Tribe’s Senior the start of the walk in the rotunda the elderly nutrition center, up in-house Attorney and Tribal Julie Watts from Wacaga- at Tribal headquarters. the Tiospa Zina road, around Prosecutor. Sweetgrass, welcoming Oyate As is the practice each administration building, and Debra has primarily practiced to the Walk for Missing and year, time was provided at the back inside the rotunda, where a Federal Indian Law, Criminal Law, Murdered Victims. Photo by microphone for surviving family community lunch was served. and served on the SD Board of Sierra Wolcott. members of homicide victims who Pardons and Parole from 2008 to 2014. Debra received her BS from Pennsylvania State University and her JD from the University of North Dakota School of Law. The Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe is located in the northeastern part of South Dakota, with land in Pictured are SWST Attorney Debra Flute, U.S. District Judge both South and North Dakota. Roberto A. Lange, and SWST Chairman Dave Flute. As a Tribal Prosecutor, Flute handles matters that arise on Tribal to impose a sentence of up to three U.S. Attorney’s Office and other land. years for felonies committed within federal agencies to take the lead in While the majority its jurisdiction. the fight against methamphetamine of her prosecutions Recently the Tribe and other drugs that are decimating revolve around matters has been looking for ways communities in northeastern South for crimes committed to combat the growing Dakota.” by Tribal members, methamphetamine U.S. Attorney Seiler added, Flute also has the ability problem plaguing its “The use of illegal drugs is to charge non-Tribal members. becoming an epidemic in our state members for crimes By entering into and on our reservations. To have involving domestic an agreement with the a seasoned Tribal Prosecutor the Honor song before the Remembrance walk gets underway. Photo by Sierra Wolcott. violence occurring U.S. Attorney’s Office, caliber of Debra Flute will be a on Tribal land. This having Flute designated tremendous asset to enhance our ability stems from the as a Special Assistant U.S. proactive measures to combat drugs Tribe’s decision to adopt provisions Attorney, the Tribe is hopeful this infiltrating the Native American contained in the Violence Against will stem the tide of drugs and drug culture.” Women Act, which have increased related crimes that are plaguing its Discussions are on-going the Tribe’s jurisdiction. communities. regarding the formation of a In addition, the Sisseton- Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux regional Tribal, State, and Federal Wahpeton Sioux Tribe has adopted Tribal Chairman Dave Flute stated, drug task force covering the counties the provisions of the Tribal Law and “This is a tremendous opportunity that make up the Sisseton-Wahpeton Order Act, which enabled the Tribe for our Tribe to partner with the Sioux Tribe.

Board members and staff have participated in several mandatory trainings this past year. June Renville and Colleen Eastman traveled to Yankton last spring for training at the corporate office; Colleen and Rhonda attended loan training in Aberdeen; and News & Photos by about loan policies, wire transfers, Colleen attended management Sierra Wolcott means of collecting debt, and teller training in Madison, Wis. Assistant Sota Editor responsibilities. As was asked last year, the The Sisseton-Wahpeton Loan rates have changed, and question of being open Saturdays Federal Credit Union held its are now dependent on credit rating came up. annual meeting at the Tribal elderly and other considerations. Interest The Credit Union does not nutrition center on Thursday, rates on secured loans start at 4% have the staff to handle extra August 31st, 2017, with more than and go up to 12.75%, instead hours, but members were told that 100 members attending. of being 18% across the board, SWFCU staff will look into the Credit Union members were unsecured loans start at 6% and go possibility, and reach out to see if there are other credit unions that given updates on building plans, up to 18%. Start of the walk outside the Tribal administration building. Photo by Sierra Wolcott. and policy changes. Members were informed about have been able to accommodate SWFCU Board members, which and Megan LaFromboise on the Credit Union staff and Board Changes were discussed staff training. Saturday hours. Members voted for new placed Geri Opsal, Shaun Eastman, Board. provided supper for members.

A grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting will take place at Dakota Crossing next Monday morning, October 9th, at 10:00 a.m. There will be deli and grocery specials, free samples, and prizes range of dates are for next week; come into the store this week for many other unadvertised special low prices. throughout the day, and every day for the rest of the week. Watch next week’s Sota for Prizes include a brand new TV sets given away daily. more grand opening week specials On Monday night, Dakota Crossing will open from 12 midnight plus extra-special “lucky” prices until 2:00 a.m. to offer bargain shoppers special saving. which will be effective all-day on There are many in-store specials this week; some of the grand Friday the 13th. opening week specials are advertised on the back page. Please note the After 28 years of service, honored with a star quilt, plaque Russell Smith has retired from the commemorating his commitment Tribe’s CHR program. over the years, and gifts. At last Tuesday’s regular Tribal Here are photos of the Council meeting, Russell was honoring taken by John Heminger.

Washington, DC – Sept. do so. In this role, Noem has helped 26, 2017 – Rep. Kristi Noem draft the blueprint for a once-in- Long Hollow District Councilman Justin Chanku reading the today met with President Donald a-generation tax reform proposal, plaque to retiree Russell Smith for 28 years of service to CHR. Trump and a group of bipartisan which was the basis for today’s Photo by John Heminger. lawmakers at the White House to White House discussions. discuss a comprehensive tax reform “Today’s meeting left me to do the same. Today was another During today’s White House package to create more jobs, bigger extremely optimistic for what we important step toward a tax code meeting, Noem discussed a proposal Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe Vice Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr, paychecks, and a fairer tax code. can accomplish,” said Noem. “This that can help free South Dakotans to: Grow jobs and paychecks CHR retiree Russell Smith and Long Hollow councilman Justin Noem serves as a member of the is a president who wants to tackle to achieve their potential without nationwide by lowering tax rates at Chanku. Photo by John Heminger. House Ways & Means Committee, the hard issues and move this the heavy burden of an outdated tax every income level, separating wage the first South Dakotan in history to country forward. I’ve been fighting code standing in their way.” income from small business income, and leveling the playing field for American businesses and workers to compete. Make the tax code fairer and simpler by increasing the standard deduction, and eliminating the maze of unfair special interest loopholes. Help middle-class families by consolidating tax brackets, preserving and simplifying family-focused provisions, and encouraging savings and investment. Throughout the tax reform process, Noem has given South Dakota an unprecedented voice Big Coulee District Councilman Alvah Quinn Sr. congratulating in the debate. As one of the only Russell on his retirement from the CHR program. Photo by John members of the committee with a Heminger. background in agriculture, she has given voice to the needs of rural America. In July, Noem welcomed Scott VanderWal, a producer near Volga, to testify before the committee about tax reform’s impact on small businesses. Noem has also traveled throughout the state, meeting with families and local SD Rep. Noem meets with President Trump on tax reform. White House photo. businesses to discuss their priorities.

Sisseton, SD – The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, the Sisseton Arts Council and the Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe are presenting a concert aimed at Tiospa Zina drum group. creating cultural understanding through music on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at the Sisseton Performing Arts Center. The Dakota Music Project concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. CDT, will feature the Tiospa Zina Drum Group, the Creekside To: Tribes who are Justice/ and the U.S. Congress, Singers from Pine Ridge and the seeking green energy, and “see Indian Rights and Laws”. South Dakota Symphony Chamber telecommunications. USC. Under the Equal Rights Orchestra. The concert is free and Recognizing the larger Protection Act/Laws. Under the open to the public. need for planning for economic tribes sovereignty the U.S. Congress Some of the works to be development, the retention of and the U.N. Office of Justice, Has performed by the SOSO Chamber talented people, and sustainability to adhere to each Tribes requests for Orchestra are Dakota Music Project and self-sufficiency training is their addressing concerning’s. creations of students and adults needed in Indian country. It’s All Tribes need to Unite from the Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux difficult to make renewable energy and Stand together to address Tribe and the Sisseton community. work when you have power at this particular interests in their To create their compositions, $00.05/kwh, Or less and No Diplomatic Immunity as a the participants teamed up with Purchasing Power Agreements Sovereignty. Under their United Chickasaw Composer-in-Residence (PPA’s) in Place and no renewable Nations Position and Seat. When SD Symphony Orchestra. Jerod lmpichcaachaaha’ Tate and portfolio standards (RPS). “A the U.S. Govt made the rule professional musicians from the master plan is more what is needed to address the government to in both cultures and allowing that collaborative work and immersive SDSO’s Dakota Wind Quintet is to acknowledge and embrace our to attract investment, “For all the government relationship with tribes, to be a starting point for a fresh experiences for composers, orchestra and Dakota String Quartet. The fellow Native warrior as we continue Tribes who seeking Green Energy it gave a lot’s power to each tribe relationship.” musicians, artistic leadership and Music Composition Academies the healing process. Developments, Retain educated to be witnesses to requests their The academies are made community members. The South engage students in creative We strive to be great leaders tribal members, organize economic prospective. possible by the Bush Prize and Dakota Arts Council and the South expression through music with daily who will carry out the importance development and integrate Each Tribe needs to address New Music USA’s “Music Alive” Dakota Community Foundation composition lessons and activities of the virtues and values lived by our sustainable technology and practices this particular problem with a program, which selected SOSO as also fund the project. emphasizing cultural understanding ancestors. for tribes who are not in the fusion Resolution in support to gain one of five composer and orchestra Local support for the project and finding human commonalities. The Lakota Council of of the energy consortium. the right to exercise their own pairs to participate in the national is provided by the Sisseton Arts The Dakota Music Project is Tribes strives to continue learning, Construe the constraining Energy and Telecommunication three-year composer-residency Council and the Sisseton-Wahpeton a long-term collaborative program teaching, and educating our Native disciplines of diplomatic prejudices administration. And to stand on program. Music Alive prioritizes Sioux Tribe. in partnership between SOSO and brothers, as well as non-Natives, of elective utility coops have the their own regulatory powers to the Native American community. of the importance and significance control of marketing, and executions enact their own enforcement codes It seeks to build tangible bridges regarding our sacred ceremonies. of ascendant. Therefor as sovereign and laws. And Rights of Ways and between white and Native So we may all exist in peace and nations the tribes needs to address easement laws. communities by finding points of harmony. their self- determination and under Each Tribe needs to address common interest and experience in We politely ask that you get in the government to government that problem which the U.S. Bureau music. touch with our Cultural Activities relationships with the United States of Indian Affairs has violated by “If you share something you Hau Mitakuyapi. our honorable veterans, dancers, Coordinator Mr. Fleek at 605-369- Government. And addressing their signing the utility’s and easements love with someone who is different The Lakota Council of drum groups, and spiritual people 2201. own Public Utility Commissions/ for the tribes. The B.I.A. was than you, that goes beyond words,” Tribes, Inc., located in Springfield, to come share their knowledge and Wopida Tanka. Tribal Utility Commissions, And wrong for doing so. It needs to be says Delta David Gier, SOSO SD, would like to announce our stories in regard to our Native way Trinity L. Thompson, LCT Excising their sovereignty, and addressed. music director. “It’s about sharing upcoming wacipi set for Nov. 4th. of life. President. their own tribunal under the U.N Respectfully, something that is really important We extend an invitation to Our vision as a spiritual group, Council of Justice. And the United Jesse J. Black Bonnet, P.O. Box States Government’s Dept. of 38, Pinon, AZ 86510. Page 2 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - October 4, 2017 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great- Funeral services for great grandchild; other relatives and friends. Dorothy OneRoad Funeral services were held Friday morning, September 30, 2017 at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Ackerman Community Center in Agency Village, SD. Danny Sota guest editorial – Dorothy Nancy Ackerman (One Road), age 86 of Seaboy, Clifford Canku and Arnold Williams officiated. Portland, OR and formerly of Big Coulee, SD made An all-night wake was held Thursday, September her journey on September 20, 2017 at the 29th at the Community Center. Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Interment with military rites She was born in Greenwood, SD on was held at the Veteran’s Cemetery in April 25, 1931. Sisseton, SD. Dorothy graduated from Flandreau Honorary casket bearers were Indian School in 1949. Evangeline Brant, Phyllis Roberts, She attended Huron College for a Marvel Bursheim, Marie Renville, time and joined the US Air Force in 1950. Gerald Amos, all SWO Veterans She was honorably discharged in 1952. Groups, Northwest Indian Veterans She became a wife and mother. Association, and Big Coulee Ascension Dorothy worked at Good Samaritan congregation. Hospital and was an active member of Casket bearers were Daniel the Portland community. She worked Ackerman Jr., Dino One Road, Gabe tirelessly to promote the betterment and Desrosiers Jr., Kenneth Kirk Jr., John wellbeing of all. She was active in many One Road, Delbert Hopkins Jr., Patrick groups, organizations, boards and committees in the Quinn and Eric Jens Sr. Portland and surrounding area. Chilson Funeral Home, Winsted, MN assisted the She is survived by children; David, Dan, Dianne, family with arrangements. Dana, Dez, Dawn, Dori Melanie and hunka (adopted) On-line condolences can be made at www. children; Michael, Cheech, Beth and Zachary; 18 chilsonfuneralhome.com

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Vandalism to a window at the 3 Bean Coffee Shop SWST Chairman Dave Flute spent several days last Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, 1977 along SD Highway 10 at week lobbying on behalf of the Oyate in Washington, ***** Sisseton occurred in the DC. Words to consider (or, perhaps not!): early morning hours last On his agenda were several major issues, from We hope that, when the insects take over the Thursday. Anyone with construction of a new detention center, to finding world, they will remember with gratitude how we took information, please contact solutions for a health care system that gets failing marks. them along on all our picnics. Bill Vaughan Sisseton Police Department Support from the Congressional delegates has been Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has at 698-3932. encouraging; we look forward to an update soon from seen and thinking what nobody has thought. Albert the Chairman. 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Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, October 4, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 3 By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds defeat them in combat. At a time the NDAA would require that the By Rep. Kristi Noem this important heritage every year on the second Sept. 22, 2017 of increased global uncertainty and Department of Veterans Affairs September 29, 2017 Monday in October: Native Americans’ Day. Today, As it has for the past 56 years, unrest, it is critical that our men and caregiver program be added to If you haven’t been to the annual buffalo roundup, nine tribes find their home in South Dakota, and I the Senate again passed bipartisan women in uniform are in the best the list of statutorily-mandated believe me when I say it’s an event no South Dakotan continually fight for greater opportunity within their legislation to provide for the defense position possible to defend our great counseling items for military should miss. “The rumble starts underfoot as the first communities. of our nation. The National Defense nation. members transitioning into civilian of 1,300 buffalo crest the hill,” the event’s materials Last Congress, I helped champion the NATIVE Authorization Act, or NDAA, is To better support our troops, life. read. “One can feel the thunder as the mighty animals Act, which was signed into law in 2016. This legislation one of the most important pieces of this year’s NDAA authorizes a 2.1 As a member of the Senate stampede toward the Buffalo Corrals.” aims to create more tourism opportunities in tribal legislation to pass out of Congress percent across-the-board pay raise Armed Services Committee, I’m I’ve been able to take our horses out and help areas, which I’m hopeful will help boost struggling each year, as it provides our armed for members of the armed forces. proud of Congress’s bipartisan roundup the buffalo a handful of times, and each economies. I also worked closely with those in Indian forces with the tools to successfully Since our military is made up tradition of passing the NDAA each time, I’m reminded of this animal’s power and at the Country to create a permanent Office of Tribal complete their missions and keep completely of volunteers, we are year. We put the defense of our same time amazed by how close the species came to Relations within the U.S. Department of Agriculture us safe. This year’s NDAA includes hopeful that this will incentivize nation, our troops and their families extinction. Fortunately, tribal leaders, ranchers, and as part of the last Farm Bill and helped advance the provisions that will rebuild our our service members to remain in before the politics of the day. I’m conservationists came together to save this resilient Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act, which became military, at a time when it is the our armed forces. It will make sure hopeful that we can do that more animal. Today, one of the world’s largest herds is in law in 2014. This legislation ensures those who receive smallest it has been since World War our troops and their families – who often in the weeks and months South Dakota and the annual roundup is a critical part support, like school supplies, from tribal governments II. sacrifice so much to keep us safe to come as we try to tackle other of keeping the herd healthy. are treated the same as those receiving similar state and This year’s NDAA takes - are adequately compensated for important issues, like tax reform and What the buffalo’s survival teaches about resilience federal benefits. important steps to reinvest in our their service. addressing our national debt. It’s is powerful to many, but the animal is especially But more must be done. I’m fighting hard to military capabilities and allows us to I was pleased that this year’s clear that national defense remains important – both physically and spiritually – in Native reform the Indian Health System, which has had several appropriately address the readiness NDAA contains 13 provisions I a top priority for Congress, and American culture. Buffalo (or Tatanka, as they’re called documented cases of mismanagement and fatal care. shortfalls we’re facing. Earlier this offered, including a bill to help this year’s NDAA shows our troops in Lakota) offered food, shelter, tools, and clothing. I’ve also introduced legislation to combat suicide in year, Defense Secretary James Mattis the families of wounded warriors. that they have our full support. Native Americans could make soap from the fat and Indian Country by building stronger relationships said that he was “shocked” by the Unfortunately, in many cases, I’m honored to serve on the Senate homes from their hides. Every piece was used, which between state and tribal governments. I was also very decline in U.S. military readiness. wounded warriors require around- Armed Services Committee and is why buffalo were – and continue to be – a symbol pleased to see a provision pass the House in late- The size of our armed forces has the-clock care long after their service to play a role in making life better of survival and a cultural example of how to live in a September to make the Maternal, Infant, and Early shrunk to levels that raise our risk of to our country. It oftentimes falls on for the men and women who wear healthy and productive manner. Childhood Home Visiting (MIECV) Program, which not being able to deter adversaries family members to act as caregivers. the uniform of the United States of For all these reasons, I was proud to lead efforts helps provide services like parenting education, much or, with deterrence having failed, My measure that was included in America. to declare the buffalo as our national mammal last more affordable to tribes. year. I’m hopeful that by finally recognizing the buffalo Native American heritage is woven into South in this way, we’ll be able to celebrate the American Dakota’s story, much like the buffalo is. Tribal traditions frontier and the resilience that has long distinguished have enriched our culture and played an important our country from others around the globe, while also role in the American journey. Please join me on Native sharing our nation’s Native American heritage. Americans’ Day in recognizing and honoring their In South Dakota, we set aside time to recognize influential heritage.

Washington, DC – Sept. than making our veterans endure right, year after year.” 19, 2017 – U.S. Sens. John the annual exercise of authorizing The veterans’ COLA is usually, Thune (R-S.D.) and Brian Schatz this COLA at the last minute, we but not automatically, enacted each (D-Hawai‘i) today reintroduced the should grant our veterans some year and is already anticipated in Veterans’ Disability Compensation peace of mind. This legislation sends the Congressional Budget Office’s Automatic Cost of Living the right message to our disabled baseline, which means this bill is Adjustment (COLA) Act, bipartisan veterans and their families that we budget-neutral and will provide Washington, DC – Sept. 28, to remove the problematic rule Corps raised similar concerns before legislation that would require the value all they have done to keep disabled veterans much-needed 2017 – U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds and highlights the need for its the final rule was issued.” federal government to provide Americans safe.” certainty from year to year. (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate withdrawal. The senators close the letter disabled veterans with an automatic “There’s no reason a cost-of- Thune and Schatz first Committee on Environment and In the letter, the senators by calling on the agencies to reissue COLA in years when there is an living adjustment for our nation’s introduced this legislation last Public Works (EPW), along with emphasize that the 2015 WOTUS a new rule that more accurately increase in benefits payable under veterans needs an annual stamp Congress. Thune introduced 10 of his colleagues, sent a letter to rule is contrary to law. “The defines the Waters of the United title II of the Social Security Act, of approval, when it’s really a no- similar legislation in 2008, and Environmental Protection Agency courts have been clear that a States. “We urge EPA and the Corps which sets the requirements for brainer,” said Schatz. “As a country, while the bill was included in a (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt federal agency may not exceed the to develop a replacement WOTUS disability insurance benefits. we should honor our commitment larger legislative package that the and Deputy Assistant Secretary statutory authority granted to it by rule as soon as possible. The “Our disabled veterans deserve to our veterans, especially the men Senate unanimously approved, it of the Army Douglas Lamont in Congress,” wrote the senators. “The definition of waters of the United the certainty that this bill would and women who are disabled, and was later blocked in the House of support of the proposed withdrawal indefensibility of the 2015 rule also States has been the subject of many provide,” said Thune. “Rather this bill will make sure we do it Representatives. of the 2015 “Waters of the United is a justification for its withdrawal. years of litigation, which could be States” (WOTUS) rule. In addition to the grounds stated brought to rest by a scientifically The letter applauds by the courts staying the 2015 sound WOTUS rule that respects Administrator Pruitt’s efforts WOTUS rule, it’s notable that the the intent of Congress.”

Washington, DC – Sept. 28, it unfair to ask taxpayers 2017 – Introduced by Rep. Kristi to do so, but it’s self- Washington, DC – Sept. of other necessities like buying energy assistance programs for Noem, the Control Unlawful defeating to subsidize 20, 2017 – U.S. Senator Heidi medicine, filling the car with gas, needy households. The program Fugitive Felon (CUFF) Act someone’s prolonged Heitkamp and a bipartisan group of or putting food on the table. That’s receives funding from two sources: today passed the U.S. House of flight from justice,” said endorsed by the Fraternal Order senators pressed the administration why I joined a large bipartisan contingency funds and regular Representatives. The legislation Noem. “Through the CUFF Act, of Police, National Sheriffs’ to release federal funds for home group of senators to call on the funds. Contingency funds are would prohibit individuals with wanted felons and parole violators Association, and the South Dakota heating assistance as soon as possible administration to release these funds allocated to states at the discretion outstanding felony warrants or would no longer have access to Sheriffs’ Association – discontinues to help low-income families, Native quickly so low-income families, of the President and the Secretary parole violations from receiving certain Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income American tribes, and seniors keep seniors, and tribes know they are of Health and Human Services. certain Social Security benefits. The protecting taxpayers and helping law payments for those with an their homes heated during the safe and protected during the long, These funds may be released at any bill is estimated to save more than enforcement apprehend those who outstanding felony warrant, parole coming winter months. “As winter cold winter months.” point in the fiscal year to provide $2 billion. have committed the most serious violation warrants, and probation approaches, it’s important that low- Heitkamp and 39 other additional home energy assistance. “Hardworking taxpayers of felonies, including murder, rape, violation warrants. Benefits can be income families, Native American senators sent a letter to the U.S. Regular funds are allocated in the should not have to pay people who and kidnapping.” restored once the individual resolves tribes, and seniors are able to Department of Health and Human annual appropriations bill. are fleeing from the law. Not only is The CUFF Act – which is any outstanding issues. plan ahead and have the peace of Services Secretary Tom Price to urge mind that they’ll be able to heat an early release of federal funding their home during the cold winter for the Low Income Home Energy months,” said Heitkamp. “About Assistance Program (LIHEAP). 13,000 North Dakota households LIHEAP is a block grant rely on these federal funds for program under which the federal heating assistance so they don’t have government gives annual grants to to make a difficult decision between states, territories, and Indian tribal heating their homes or taking care organizations to operate home

Page 4 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - October 4, 2017 some issues that arose. By the end disorder therapist and know how animal is most dangerous when it’s of the camp, probably 90 percent of to work with soldiers. I relished dying, and that’s how a lot of white the protestors were non-Natives. A that opportunity to work with males feel and are behaving in this lot of the white people who came to younger veterans because I know country. It is a very dangerous time Good Morning, Tiwahe, Koda’s Kola’s and all four directions of protest put themselves at the center that when you are a soldier, you for everybody. Makoceeye. rather than respecting our culture have had to attain a certain amount Because of your work as an In the early morning hours sometimes I reflect on the passing first. Eventually, the protests sucked of discipline. In a time of conflict, activist, you received an electoral of the week gone by, sometime happy, some sad and many times in the resources from the community. which we were in with DAPL, it was vote for president from a faithless awe of the moments where, sometimes its unexplainable, but in a The roads were blocked, so like veterans’ sixth sense came into elector. What was your reaction to good way life unfolds. businesses were suffering. When play, and I really appreciated that. A that? Unknowingly but perhaps an epiphany, or a simple fact of life. the community said, “It’s time to lot of the young soldiers respected When I first heard about it, Where I sit at in my home and reflect, down the road a country go home now,” most of the Native my role as an elder, and they looked I was taking my daughter to the mile, close in terms of having neighbors out here, is a homesite of people of other communities to me for guidance and were willing airport. I got a phone call, and it the OneRoads. Another 3/4 mile is my family’s homesite where respected that decision and left, to do whatever needed to be done was the Los Angeles Times asking I was raised, yet another site due east, but on the same parallel is but a lot of the non-Native people to make the situation safe. I truly me what I thought about my where my A’te (Dad) was born. stayed. believe the veterans had an influence electoral vote. I said, “Let me call Our neighborhood is marked by the many allotments of lands When I debriefed with people on the Department of Justice. you back.” My daughter checked our grandparents were assigned in the 1800’s. afterwards, the majority said they How did you spend your time online and found out it was true. Some here close by me are Greeley, Standfest, Wakeman, learned about themselves. They after the long protest at Standing Within those first three hours, I got OneRoad, Blue, Cundra, Renville and of course tiwahe LaBatte and learned about being challenged. Rock was over? about 25 calls from media all over Ironshield. They learned about how they could When it got violent on the asking me what I felt. I told the Los Another Warrior, Akicita both military and also in advocacy for withstand cold weather. They other side, we said, “They aren’t Angeles Times that after all the years her people. was laid to rest yesterday. learned about their own discipline going to kill us. We’re going to of standing up for the water and I am not one to speak at funerals, nor do I often attend, just or lack of it. They learned about continue in court and in ceremony land and all my people, it felt like I on a basis for my past feelings and what I can do. Often I can only cultural sensitivity or lack of it. They and in prayers because there are got a bouquet of roses. exercise my cultural belief to be vigilant, reflective and pray for family of the one who has passed. learned about what happens when other battles beyond DAPL.” I I called the faithless elector On Wednesday it was a beautiful day, I had my new glasses on, I had just returned from a VA violence and injury come. I think always call it “the list of 100.” So [Democratic Washington state appointment early afternoon homeward. To the east of me 1/4 mile is my mailbox, so feeling all spry and many people underwent a process of when the DAPL camp closed and elector Robert Satiacum], and I good for reasons that the sun was shining, I stopped and checked the mail. healing while learning to work with everyone asked me what I was going asked, “Why did you do that?” He In the mail was just the usual, nothing out of the normal. all different types of people. to do now, I told them, “I’m going said that he had heard me talk at And then I heard it, a slight whistle. so I gazed in the sky along the normal treeline, but nothing. There were also a lot of young to go back to the list of 99 other Standing Rock and how I didn’t talk Then I looked up and just to the east, and there they were 4 for certain, although a possible 5th up people at the protests at Standing things that are equally important about me, I talked about we. He higher. Gently gliding in a higher circle were four golden eagles. Majestic and adhering too, immediately was Rock. What was that like? that we need to stand up for.” said, “I heard you as a voice of the my utmost respect. I think it was a learning There are so many other issues: people.” I knew then, something above and beyond me or my control was taking place. I watched and they experience for them. There were sexual violence happening all over What advice do you have for circled and to the place of My A’te (Dads) of old neighbor Waantawa. some young people that actually said because of colonization, continued non-Native people who want to Our parents, elders of old, told us as children, to listen to nature, as nature is the always telling us they wouldn’t listen to elders, which pollution of the Missouri River, work with you to protect your land something. was a big shock for us, culturally. our healthcare rights, the state and people? Later that Friday, indeed I had then found out, of long ago, our life long neighbor, friend and relative, To manage the intersection between government continually infringing I think our alliances that we’ve Akicita Dorothy (One Road) Waantawa Ackerman was brought home and laid to Rest. elders and youth, my daughter on our tribal jurisdiction — we created with non-Native people Hau hecetu. Brook and I facilitated women’s have every right to live and have need to grow because when they Tim LaBatte. groups. We asked questions: Do you human rights, but they constantly heal, we heal. They have to realize feel safe here? Did you come here push us and try to take our rights. that they’re impacting this land for a role — what is your role? How Our country honors treaties with they’ve taken through violation can women support each other? We other governments, but it won’t of treaties and that they can give also tried to culturally sensitize some honor treaties with its own nation. back. A lot of white people we of the white women and women We have given up millions of acres work with have a sense of guilt, and from other races, and we talked of land in agreements, and they’ve the way to overcome that guilt of about why the elders didn’t want polluted it, they’ve treated us badly, their ancestors is to accept that this By Jackie Homan growing up in Lake Andes, South violence because it was a ceremony. and they’ve denied that they made happened and that they need to take manrepeller.com – Sept. 9, Dakota? In December, we were joined those agreements. accountability for their ancestors. 2017 – An increasing number of It was about community. The by U.S. military veterans — The Trump administration Now it’s a different era, and we young people are identifying as way we’re raised is that when you estimates of 2,000 to 4,000 — and has exacerbated the already high can stand together as partners in activists, but to call this a new trend introduce yourself, you introduce many of them were young. I was amount of racism and bigotry that defending the earth that we live on would not only be naive, it would your nation first: where you’re very involved in the facilitation with exists for Native people. A lot of — it’s all we have. also be a missed opportunity. Older from, where you live, your family, the veterans as an elder because white males are afraid of losing their generations offer an important and lastly, yourself. We are also I’m also a post-traumatic stress identity, which is their power. An perspective on what it means to be place-based societies. When we’re politically and socially active. In an indigenous to a place, a lot of our effort to soak up their knowledge, knowledge is intricate and long- we’re speaking to activists who have standing. We know these lands, been doing this work for decades. and that gives us, I believe, moral We’ve previously learned from authority in a pre-colonial sense. 74-year-old Sally Roesch Wagner, Throughout the years, I’ve been 66-year-old Jackie Warren-Moore, involved in a number of efforts and 71-year-old Felicia Elizondo. to defend our lands. It’s a lifelong Today, we speak with 68-year-old process. Faith Spotted Eagle. I didn’t wake up one day and Faith Spotted Eagle. Photo When I asked Faith Spotted decide I was going to be an activist. by Native News Online. Eagle about her day-to-day life as Actually, growing up we didn’t a 68-year-old elder of the Yankton even have the word activist in our colonization, and it has an impact. Sioux Nation in Lake Andes, vocabulary. That’s an English word. I spoke with somebody in one South Dakota, she told me she We just had a word that means to of the pipeline companies, and I “keeps busy.” That’s a humble help people in our family systems. said, “This is unconscionable to understatement. In addition to What aspects of your work are hold this threat to our people when her well-documented leadership you most proud of? it’s happened before.” He replied, in the Keystone XL Pipeline and In 1977, I was a founding “We’re only going to be there Dakota Access Pipeline protests, member and president of White about six months or a year.” But if Spotted Eagle works to combat Buffalo Calf Woman Society, the someone gets raped, it doesn’t affect sexual violence and assault and first Native American women’s them for six months — it affects serves as a post-traumatic stress shelter in the nation. I realized the them for life. It’s also a downstream disorder therapist. (She has her need for this shelter when I was a effect in reservations because our MA in Educational Psychology and community college instructor. I saw men have been colonized to do Counseling from the University of girls come to class with black eyes what white men have done to us. South Dakota). and injuries, and they said that they When you have a culture that She is also a founding member just fell down the stairs. is bombarded and everything is and leader of Brave Heart Society, I’m also a survivor of violence. taken, pretty soon the patterns of a group that’s responsible for I know what it takes to recover the oppressor begin to appear in safekeeping the environment and and to fight for your wellness. The that dehumanized population too, sacred sites, in addition to reviving statistic now is that three out of because the culture is eroding. traditional Native American five Native American women will The pipelines also affect your language, culture and ceremonies. be assaulted in their lifetime. So I land, water and sacred sites. How We spoke as she was en route talked to two women who worked has your community come together to a treaty meeting — she’s also for Indian Health Service and I said, to protest that destruction? Chairperson of the Ihanktonwan “This is not okay. We need to start The protest against the Dakota Treaty Steering Committee, where some kind of society or something Access Pipeline (DAPL) at Standing she works to protect the people on to stop this violence by our own Rock last year was a unifying call for treaty lands. On top of that, she’s people against our own people.” all tribal people to come together a mother to two children and a The shelter still exists today on the as nations and talk to each other. grandmother. Rosebud Reservation. The pipeline threatened our lifeline, Last year, Spotted Eagle made Some of your work has focused which is the Missouri River. We’re history. When a faithless elector on the connection between violence a community that takes water wrote-in her name on his ballot and oil, relating to pipelines that from that river, so if that water during the presidential election, attempt to cross through your land. is polluted, it will be like what she became the first ever Native Can you explain that connection? happened with Flint, Michigan. American to win an electoral college When a pipeline is created, It’s a human rights issue. Standing vote for president. temporary construction camps, Rock was an opportunity for 12,000 Below, a conversation with known as “man camps,” are built. people to stand up and say, “We Spotted Eagle on environmental They’re large groups of men don’t want this development.” It was activism, intergenerational who are without their wives and an amazing social experience. challenges, Native and non-Native families, and they often prey on But even though it was collaborations, and what it’s like to Native American women. This has beautiful to have so many people work tirelessly for rights and respect. happened before, and it’s similar to come together with the intent to What was your experience what happens in any war. It’s sexual stop the pipeline, there were also

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, October 4, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 5 sure that American Indians and Alaska Natives would not be harmed by changes to the private insurance market that create barriers to individual coverage. For years, the unofficial motto on many reservations has been ‘Don’t get sick after June’ – a reference to how persistent underfunding has forced IHS facilities to ration care, limiting Native families to hospitals and clinics that can only provide “life and limb” emergency medical services. But the Medicaid expansion has filled funding gaps at IHS, allowing IHS facilities to provide News & Photos by Native Americans with previously Sierra Wolcott inaccessible, life-saving services. Assistant Sota Editor Thanks to Medicaid expansion and Rabies Clinic, with Cr. Greg Taylor and Veronica Leaf-Bellile. The Sisseton IHS arranged increased access to the individual Photo by Sierra Wolcott. for free rabies clinics on the Lake insurance market, 63 percent of Traverse Reservation on Wednesday, nation has a pained and shameful pilot program to provide students IHS patients have health care September 20th. past when it comes to its treatment with access to mental health coverage that allows them to receive Veronica Leaf-Bellile of IHS, of Native populations – yet this bill resources would likely be derailed care above and beyond the level and Dr. Greg Taylor of the Animal would make it harder for Native by the Republican bill. Heitkamp of ‘life and limb.’ As a result, IHS Plant Health Inspection Service Americans to get the care they reinforced the need to instead work now receives almost $1 billion to branch of the USDA (USDA need. That isn’t right. For years, openly and across the aisle to build supplement its health care delivery – APHIS), provided free rabies shots I’ve been offering commonsense on Medicaid’s progress serving an increase of 21 percent. for Oyate pet owners. reforms to make health care more Native communities instead of Over the past four and a half The team provided rabies Cookie Williams and cat Lilly. Photo by Sierra Wolcott. affordable and accessible. And tearing it down. Click here to read years, Heitkamp has been offering vaccine at the Sisseton-Wahpeton I’ve been meeting more from the reasonable reforms that should be Housing maintenance garage in the cats. after their initial rabies shot, and with a bipartisan National Congress bipartisan to make the current health morning, and at the Enemy Swim The rabies clinics are an annual then every 3 years thereafter. group of senators, of the American reform law work better for North cultural center in the afternoon. service to the community. For more information about governors, insurance Indians and the Dakota families. Click here for a As of shortly before noon, Veronia Leaf-Bellile and Dr. rabies or next year’s clinics, please commissioners, and National Indian summary of the many proposals the Sisseton site had logged in 18 Taylor want the public to know that contact Veronica Leaf-Bellile at IHS, others to talk about Health Board she has offered since 2013 to make patients, about half dogs and half your pets need a rabies shot one year 605-698-7606. reforms. I hope those on why they are health care more affordable and discussions continue strongly opposed accessible. Over the past few months and weeks, she has met with a group contains a provision similar to so we can focus on to Graham- of Republican and Democratic Thune’s FAST Act, which eliminates legislation that will Cassidy health senators, as well as governors, originating site geographic help all American reform legislation. insurance commissioners, patients, restrictions for telehealth services to families get the care In July, and insurers, to talk about reforms remotely diagnose and treat stroke they need.” Heitkamp joined Udall, Cantwell, to make the health reform law work patients beginning in 2021. Heitkamp pointed to specific and others in introducing an better. Since 2013, Heitkamp has Washington, DC – Sept. May 18, 2017. Medicare Advantage (MA) cases in North Dakota that could be amendment to Republican health also met regularly with her health 27, 2017 – U.S. Sen. John Thune “Managing chronic conditions Value-Based Insurance Design impacted by the Graham-Cassidy care reform legislation that would care advisory board – comprised (R-S.D.) today issued the following is critical to improving the health (V-BID): health care bill’s proposed cuts and exempt the Indian Health Service, of health care leaders across North statement after the Senate passed of patients across the country,” · Expands the MA V-BID changes to Medicaid. At Turtle Tribal health care facilities, and Dakota – to talk with them the Creating High-Quality Results said Thune. “This bipartisan bill demonstration program, initially Mountain’s Indian Health Service other urban Indian health providers about health care in the state and and Outcomes to Improve Chronic makes important advancements to proposed by Thune, to allow an MA (IHS) facility, Medicaid expansion from any Medicaid cuts. Their improving the health reform law. (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 manage care more efficiently, and plan in any state to participate in has allowed patients to benefit amendment also sought to make (S. 870), bipartisan legislation that importantly, it will create greater the program by 2020. from renovated emergency rooms, would strengthen health outcomes opportunities for Medicare patients CONNECT for Health new medical equipment, as well as for Medicare beneficiaries living in South Dakota and other rural provisions: better-trained medical personnel. with chronic conditions. The bill, areas to better utilize telehealth · Allows additional telehealth But the Graham-Cassidy health care of which Thune is a co-sponsor, services. There is strong support benefits under MA. bill would slash Medicaid expansion includes several Thune-supported for this initiative in the Senate, and · Provides Accountable Care and cap the federal contribution provisions to support telehealth work is ongoing in the House, so Organizations the ability to expand to traditional Medicaid – pushing services, including provisions from I’m hopeful we’ll be able to get a the use of telehealth. those remaining costs on to states, Washington, DC – Sept. Affiliated Tribes, and the First the CONNECT for Health Act final bill on the president’s desk as · Permits the use of telehealth like North Dakota, that can’t afford 27, 2017 – U.S. Senator Heidi Nations Women’s Alliance to help and his Furthering Access to Stroke soon as possible.” for periodic consultations with it. As a result, patients like those on Heitkamp today announced five prevent and respond to crimes Telemedicine (FAST) Act (S. 431). Thune-Supported Provisions in health care practitioners for home Turtle Mountain would lose out. federal grants totaling over $2.7 against women and make sure The Senate Finance Committee, the CHRONIC Care Act: dialysis users. On Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara of which Thune is a member, FAST Act: (MHA) Nation, current plans million for the Spirit Lake Tribe, offenders are held accountable. unanimously approved S. 870 on · The CHRONIC Care Act to create a Medicaid-supported Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Three “Violence against Native

Washington, DC – Sept. have private insurance thanks to the said Heitkamp. “The bill would 26, 2017 – U.S. Senator Heidi individual marketplace and Native cut support for Medicaid which Heitkamp (D-N.D.) took to the cost-sharing subsidies. has been a lifesaver for so many floor of the U.S. Senate to explain “The new Republican health in Indian Country, take resources how the new Republican health care care bill would hurt Native from the Indian Health Service bill would hurt Native American American families across our state which is already underfunded, and communities. She also called for and the country who are too often reduce access to affordable care for serious, comprehensive health care left out of discussions in Congress – some of the most underserved and reform that protects and makes but we’re working to change that,” impoverished in our country. Our needed improvements to health care and coverage, including across Indian Country. Joining U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) who serve alongside her on the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Heitkamp underscored the need to protect key programs that have helped expand and improve health services to Native Americans in North Dakota. If enacted, the Graham-Cassidy health care bill would slash and drastically alter Medicaid programs, including Medicaid expansion – potentially impacting 90,000 North Dakota seniors, children, and families who rely on the program. Across North Dakota, 54 percent of Native children relied on Medicaid for health coverage in 2015, while 26 percent of all Native Americans living in Indian Country across the state depended on Medicaid for their health care. Nearly 287,000 American Indians and Alaska Natives from 492 tribes – almost 90 percent of all tribes – have benefited from the Medicaid expansion. Another 30,000 individual Native Americans

Page 6 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - October 4, 2017 women is a persistent problem that provide supervision and transitional are victims of sexual, domestic, and Dakota and across Indian Country. Native American, so the number and an improved federal response has gone on too long and has not housing, as well as provide much dating violence. During a recent listening session of Native American victims that on the ground in Indian Country, received enough efforts to stop it,” needed legal help. The funds When Heitkamp was elected with several other Senate Indian have received the benefits of these and is continuing to fight toward said Heitkamp. “No matter if a are administered by the Grants as North Dakota’s Attorney General Affairs Committee members, programs is unknown. diverse solutions to combat human woman is living in an urban area or to Indian Tribal Governments in 1992, she was joined by a large Heitkamp questioned Cindy Heitkamp has long been trafficking crimes, particularly on in Indian Country, efforts must be Program. wave of female elected officials from McCain as well as representatives working to build a more robust tribal lands. in place to respond to these violent o Spirit Lake will also receive across the country. Together, they from GAO and an anti-human response to addressing human As part of her efforts to crimes and more importantly to $345,000 in federal funding changed the conversation from trafficking service provider for trafficking in Indian Country and protect Native young people as prevent them from happening in to support direct intervention domestic violence being an issue Indian women from St. Paul, of Native Americans – including by well as North Dakota’s broader the first place. As North Dakota’s and support services for women of public health and elevated the Minnesota on why there were gaps helping pass through the Committee communities, Heitkamp has become former Attorney General, I impacted by dating, domestic, and concern for violence. After VAWA in reporting, how to fix those gaps, a bill that would expand AMBER a leader in the U.S. Senate in the implemented the original Violence sexual violence. These funds are was enacted in 1994, Heitkamp and how to use GAO’s findings and Alert child abduction warnings to fight against human trafficking. In Against Women Act and have seen administered by the Tribal Assault worked closely with North Dakota recommendations to improve safety and beyond Indian Country, and by September 2013, Heitkamp led an how these programs have improved Services Program. law enforcement and advocates to and reduce trafficking in Indian calling for federal law enforcement initial hearing to sound the alarm on the lives of so many. But the work · Standing Rock Sioux Tribe: implement the new policies and Country. presence on the ground on North the prevalence of human trafficking is just beginning and we must do $495,000 in federal funding to programs. She saw firsthand the “For years Cindy McCain and Dakota’s tribal lands. Just last right in our own backyard, more. This federal funding will make sure offenders who commit dramatic changes in the number I have worked closely with tribal week, Heitkamp and a group of including in North Dakota. Since assist these tribes in North Dakota crimes of domestic, dating, of incidents that followed after the communities and experts on the nine bipartisan senators urged U.S. then, Heitkamp has been an to implement prevention and and sexual violence are held act was criminalized. According to ground that have told us about Department of the Interior Secretary integral to legislative action fighting education strategies, response plans, accountable. The federal funds the Justice Department, the annual the severity of human trafficking Ryan Zinke, U.S. Department human trafficking, playing a key as well as provide support services are administered by the Grants to incidences of domestic violence have crimes in Indian Country, and of Health & Human Services role in passing in the U.S. Senate’s and legal advice to women who Tribal Governments to Exercise fallen more than 60 percent since how a staggering lack of reporting Secretary Tom Price, and National bipartisan legislation. Now law, the have suffered from these horrendous Special Domestic Violence Criminal 1993. has led to more victimization and Indian Gaming Commission bill includes stricter punishments crimes.” Jurisdiction Program. Since joining the U.S. Senate, more vulnerability,” said Heitkamp. Commissioner Jonodev Chaudhuri against traffickers who transport These federal grants are · First Nations Women’s Heitkamp has built on her work “We can do better. By ramping to work with other agencies and victims across state lines, and legal distributed as follows: Alliance, Devils Lake: $318,008 as Attorney General to combat up reporting requirements across organizations to provide specific protections from her Safe Harbor · Three Affiliated Tribes: in federal funding to assist tribal domestic violence and stop those federal agencies that control over training to train federal government bill to prevent victims from being $893,098 in federal funding to coalition programs to increase who seek to harm adults and 40 grant programs designed to employees in Indian Country to treated as criminals. make sure offenders who commit awareness of domestic, dating, and children. The first bill she co- shield and care for victims, we can spot, stop, and respond to human In addition to reintroducing crimes of domestic, dating, sexual violence, better respond to sponsored was the reauthorization of work to prevent these crimes going trafficking and domestic violence in bipartisan legislation to give health and sexual violence are held these terrible crimes, and enhance VAWA which she then played a key forward. From our recent discussion the communities they serve. Click care providers – including doctors, accountable. The federal funds services for Indian woman impacted role in pushing through Congress. with the authors of the GAO study here to read the letter. nurses, and social workers – training are administered by the Grants to by these crimes. These federal funds Heitkamp authored a key provision that revealed the extent of this Building on her work to to help identify and protect victims Tribal Governments to Exercise are administered through the Grants in VAWA to address the continuing underreporting, to our talks with protect every Native child and of human trafficking, Heitkamp Special Domestic Violence Criminal to Support Tribal Domestic Violence crisis of violence against women in tribal leaders and service providers community from criminals is continuing to push the Senate Jurisdiction Program. and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant tribal communities. The provision in North Dakota – it’s clear that the seeking anonymity on their lands, protect runaway and homeless · Spirit Lake Tribe: $682,910 Program. strengthens the existing programs federal government can and must Heitkamp brought then-Federal youth, some of the most susceptible in federal funds to support efforts to Additionally, Heitkamp and provides tribal governments the do a better job of tuning into the Bureau of Investigation (FBI) targets of human traffickers, and develop plans to respond to violence announced $869,993 in federal force they need to prosecute non- true extent of the challenges that Director James B. Comey to Fort successfully secured landmark anti- against Indian women, increase funding to the North Dakota Indian perpetrators who commit can endanger our most vulnerable in Berthold last spring to discuss human trafficking protections for abilities to respond, strengthen the Department of Health to coordinate these crimes on tribal land. Indian Country. We’ll keep working the urgent need for a permanent children in schools in the No Child criminal justice system, increase efforts between law enforcement, All federal funds announced to sound the alarm bells both on the federal law enforcement presence Left Behind reform legislation. services and education for those prosecution, courts, and victim here are made available through the ground and in the halls of Congress impacted, assist children recover services organizations so they are U.S. Department of Justice’s Office until every Native community is after witnessing horrible crimes, better able to support women who of Violence Against Women. protected by the full extent of the law, and have the resources they need to stay safe from these hideous crimes.” According to the report released in July, over half of tribal law enforcement agencies surveyed By Richard P. Holm, MD processed carbohydrates are bad, embrace the science that supports believe human trafficking crimes The other day, I was on a while a balanced diet of proteins, eating fewer calories, less processed are occurring far more often than run with a scientist friend who fats, and small amounts of non- carbohydrates, and more fruits and what is reported – largely due to recently had suffered a small heart processed carbohydrates are good. vegetables. If we can also find time – in some cases – a complete lack attack. During our run, we talked For example, large helpings of for 30 minutes of daily exercise and of reporting requirements, chronic about cardiac rehabilitation and carbohydrates like potatoes, pasta, some quality time with friends, then underreporting where reporting is safe running practices that could pancakes, bread, or donuts can be we have the perfect formula for required, and a lack of training to help his recovery. He was happy harmful. Smaller amounts of foods good health. identify when human trafficking to be back running, and as I was like eggs and sausage are safe. That ***** is taking place. This compounded recovering from cancer surgery, I Dr. Rick Holms wrote GAO’s March findings that in was also happy to be back running. this Prairie Doc Perspective for most instances, federal agencies If not over-done, we know that “OnCall®,” a weekly program aside from the Bureau of Indian those with or without heart disease where medical professionals Affairs (BIA) are not required benefit from regular exercise. I discuss health concerns for the to collect or record the Native could feel the run was rebuilding general public. “OnCall®*is American status of victims when my strength and savored the social produced by the Healing Words they are investigating or prosecuting time with my friend. When we Foundation in association human trafficking cases in Indian finished, energized and happy, a morning, the calorie count for each with the South Dakota State Country – leaving the total number short cool-down walk brought us to of us was about 300 and we both University Journalism Department. of Native American victims his home. felt great. “OnCall®*airs Thursdays on South unknown. Additionally, federal There, his wife prepared a light Every day there seems to be Dakota Public Broadcasting- agencies overseeing over 40 grant morning breakfast of two eggs, another study that advises the Television at 7 p.m. Central, programs that can help address nicely spiced with salt and pepper, opposite of what we used to think: 6 p.m. Mountain. Visit www. human trafficking have generally a small patty of pork sausage, sliced eat less salt, now salt to taste unless oncalltelevision.com not required reporting of whether fried bell-peppers, pieces of fresh the heart is weak; don’t eat butter, victims accessing the programs are melon on the side, and coffee. It now butter is caloric but safe; don’t was delicious and just the right exercise too much, now do it every amount. Twenty years ago, having day; don’t drink alcohol, now a eggs and sausage for breakfast was daily glass of wine is good; don’t eat thought to be a big no-no. Now, fatty meals, now eat fewer calories new science has discovered it is and avoid processed carbohydrates. NOT the fat and protein in a diet That being said, we have always that causes atherosclerosis, but known about the health benefits of rather the excessive calories. What friendship, and no one has refuted is more treacherous than the type that. of food is actually the quantity. In summary, researchers have If this doesn’t shake your world made headway in understanding enough, we have also learned that what is good for us. May we

Washington, DC – Sept. victims, Heitkamp – a member 27, 2017 – Continuing their of the Committee – questioned longstanding work to combat McCain on ways to tackle these human trafficking, U.S. Senator vulnerabilities to keep tribal Heidi Heitkamp and global anti- communities safe. Together, human trafficking leader Cindy McCain and Heitkamp called for McCain, today called for solutions better across-the-board standards to boost reporting requirements for reporting and training that and training that can reduce can keep tribal, state, and local vulnerabilities to human trafficking law enforcement better connected crimes in Indian Country. and able to tackle these crimes and During a hearing in the Senate improve protective measures. Committee on Indian Affairs on two McCain and Heitkamp recent Government Accountability have worked together for years to Office (GAO) reports, published in combat human trafficking in Indian March and July, which found severe Country – visiting Fort Berthold lapses among law enforcement in together in 2015 to discuss with terms of reporting requirements of tribal leaders how these crimes Native American human trafficking have proliferated in western North Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, October 4, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 7 Patriots vs. Wambdi homecoming game.

Drum on the field.

Honor guard preparing for opening ceremony at Homecoming game.

Referees honoring the flag.

Mascot riding in style! Smokey the Bear.

Head Coach Mikey Peters. Jacob LaBlanc.

Final score.

Page 8 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - October 4, 2017 fundingopportunities. The open Congratulations! call closes 5 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, November 6, 2017. Happy Birthday! 2017 Wilmot Homecoming Royalty First year Mentor Artist King Rishawn Rios Fellow Lani Hotch (Chilkat Indian Arlene Christine Village) said of receiving her award, LaFromboise and Queen Saraya Bronson “I’ve tried to work with groups of weavers, and I’m excited to work At its Monday, September 11th Principal. one on one with somebody so they meeting, the Sisseton School Board Eric Heath’s contract is for know all the steps. In the last few approved a contract for Eric Heath Sept. 25, 2017 to June 30, 2018. months, we’ve lost two weavers ( to serve as Interim Middle School ... ). I’m feeling a real compulsion to teach somebody.” And Mentor Artist Fellow Shirod Younker (Coquille, Coos) said in response Having a GED diploma gives complete the GED test. to the mentor training, “[A] good you an advantage during a job We are here weekdays to offer way to build focus [on] what we are search. Employers are looking for help. If you want, we can provide doing and think about the macro applicants who have fortitude and take home work. Our program vision of the projects in conjunction commitment and by completing will help you register for tests and with each other.” your GED you are demonstrating provide transportation to the test The Mentor Artist Fellowship’s those skills. It’s not a small thing! center at SWC. goal is to improve creative On Oct. 5 Passing the GED test doesn’t So … What is holding you development, artistic rigor, and have to be hard or take a lot of back? intergenerational cultural and time. The secret is to prepare. Know Renee emakyapi ye in the traditional knowledge perpetuation what’s expected, and brush up on Adult Learning Center (ALC) at by fostering the growth of Native the important skills you’ll use. That’s Enemy Swim Day School. artist mentors and apprentices, what we do in the Adult Learning For more information, call and empowering them to play an Center. We help you prepare and 605-947-4605 ext. 3080. integral role in their communities. brush up on skills to successfully To assist in developing lesson plans, each mentor and apprentice is required to attend up to two training days prior to commencing Rishawn’s mother is Jade LaFontaine and father is Beto Rios; with the mentorship. grandparent is Jody LaFontaine. The Mentor Artist Fellowship Program is generously supported by individual donors and regional funders committed to preserving Vancouver, WA – September Riverside, San Bernardino, San and perpetuating Native arts and 18, 2017 – For a second consecutive Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa cultures. NACF is grateful to year, the Native Arts and Cultures Barbara and Ventura counties), Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, Foundation has issued a call for Washington or Wisconsin. and to the James F. and Marion L. applications for its Mentor Artist The Mentor Artist Fellowship Miller Foundation for supporting Fellowships. The fellowship is a is a monetary award of $30,000 - an Oregon mentor fellow. regional artist award focused in the $20,000 to the mentor, $5,000 for About the Native Arts and Pacific Northwest, Southwest and the joint art project and $5,000 Cultures Foundation Upper Midwest areas of the United for the apprentice’s participation The Native Arts and Cultures States. The Mentor Artist Fellowship expenses. The mentoring period is Foundation’s mission is to promote is open to established American July 7, 2018 through June 30, 2019. the revitalization, appreciation Indian and Alaska Native artists To demonstrate the experience and perpetuation of American with at least ten years of experience and success of the mentoring, a Indian, Alaska Native and Native who want to mentor an emerging completed joint mentor/apprentice Hawaiian arts and cultures through American Indian or Alaska Native art project is required at the grant making, convening and artist apprentice for a one-year Fellowship’s end. Fellowship awards advocacy. To date, the foundation period in either the Traditional Arts will be announced Spring 2018. has supported more than 200 artists or Contemporary Visual Arts fields. An interested American Indian and arts organizations in 30 states Eligible applicants must be or Alaska Native artist apprentice and the District of Columbia. at least a five-year resident of, and may not apply; however, he/she To learn more about the Mentor enrolled in an American Indian may ask an accomplished American Artist Fellowship and the Native tribe or Alaska Native corporation Indian or Alaska Native mentor Arts and Cultures Foundation - located in, Alaska, Arizona, artist to apply or assist that mentor nurturing the passion and power Minnesota, New Mexico, North artist in applying. of creative expression, visit: www. Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Native artists may find nativeartsandcultures.org. Southern California (Imperial, the application at www. Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, nativeartsandcultures.org/programs/

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, October 4, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 9 accommodations to attend or “USDA is an equal opportunity Pawn With Us: Rapid City, Mobridge Pawn: 46, Mobridge, participate in these functions should provider and employer. To file a SD, charged with violations of the SD, charged with violations of the contact Sharon Rolstad as (605) complaint of discrimination, write: Migratory Bird Treaty Act: CR-17- Migratory Bird Treaty Act: CR-17- 698-7639 extension 2 or Federal USDA, Office of the Assistant 50139 30124 Relay Service at 1- 800-877-8339 Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Elray Rosaaen, d/b/a Buffalo Larry Belitz: 74, Hot Springs, It is important that every voting age and have an interest at least 3 days before the scheduled Adjudication, 1400 Independence eligible producer participate in in a farm or ranch as either: an Gap Trading Post: 72, Buffalo Gap, SD, charged with violations of the workshop Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250- SD, charged with violations of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection these elections because FSA county individual who meets one or more For more information on FSA 9410 or call (866)632-9992(Toll- committees are a link between of the following; (a) is eligible Migratory Bird Treaty Act: CR-17- Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and programs, visit a local FSA service free Customer Service), 50137 Lacey Act: CR-17-50157 the agricultural community to vote in one’s own right, (b) center or www.fsa.usda.gov. (800)877-8339(Local or Federal and the USDA. The is a partner of a Jeffrey Alan Jensen, d/b/a Initial appearances have been relay), (866)377-8642(Relay voice Jerry’s Pawn Shop: 53, Mobridge, set for Friday October 6, 2017, in 2017 election in general partnership, ***** users).” Roberts County will (c) is a member SD, charged with violations of the Pierre, Wednesday October 11, be conducted for the of a joint venture. Migratory Bird Treaty Act: CR-17- 2017, in Rapid City, and Thursday representative Local OR an authorized 30123 October 12, 2017, in Aberdeen. Administrative Area representative of a Amanda Silbernagel, d/b/a This case is being investigated by (LAA) #3. LAA #3 legal entity, such as: Jerry’s Pawn Shop: 30, Mobridge, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. consists of the following (a) a corporation, SD, charged with violations of the Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meghan Migratory Bird Treaty Act: CR-17- N. Dilges and Eric Kelderman are townships; Lawrence, estate, trust, limited Rapid City, SD – Sept. 29, CR 17-30116 30123 prosecuting the cases. Spring Grove, Summit, partnership or other 2017 – United States Attorney Christopher Pomani: 37, Steven Ray Marin, d/b/a Lee, Springdale, Becker, Lake, business enterprise, excluding Randolph J. Seiler announced that Chamberlain, SD, charged with Garfield, Easter, Geneseo, and general partnership and joint an additional sixteen individuals violations of the Bald and Golden Inside Winnebago Tribe – Lockwood Townships For the ventures (b) a state, political have been indicted for the illegal Eagle Protection Act and Lacey Act: upcoming election we have received subdivision of a state or any trafficking of eagles and other CR 17-30118 1 nomination. Becky Harstad has state agency (only the designated migratory birds. These individuals Michael Pomani: 20, Ft. submitted a nomination petition representative may cast a vote for are in addition to the 15 individuals Thompson, SD, charged with and will be listed on the ballot. The the entity). that were indicted earlier this year. violations of the Bald and Golden ballots have to be postmarked or Requirement Two: Not of The Indictments are a result of a Eagle Protection Act and Lacey Act: returned to the office by December legal voting age, but supervises and two-year undercover operation, CR 17-30118 4, 2017. Becky and her husband conducts the farming operations of dubbed Project Dakota Flyer. Arvella Pomani: 35, Pierre, SD, Indianz.com – September 18, were charged in connection with Arne and their four children reside an entire farm. Indicted persons/businesses charged with violations of the Bald 2017 – Another former leader of the the theft and five have pleaded in the Wilmot Area. Becky and Requirement Three: include: and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Winnebago Tribe was sentenced to guilty. Besides Aldrich, they Arne have been farming in Roberts Participates or cooperates in an FSA Manuel Lieras: 39, Pocatello, and Lacey Act: CR 17-30118 probation in connection with the are: John Blackhawk, the tribe’s County since 2007 and raise corn program that is provided by law. ID, charged with violations of the Wanda Dupris: 44, Eagle theft of gaming funds. former longtime chairman; Louis and soybeans. Becky is a Sunday County committee election Migratory Bird Treaty Act: CR 17- Butte, SD, charged with violations Charles Aldrich, 49, is the Houghton, Lawrence Payer, and School teacher and recently served ballots will be mailed to eligible 10032 of the Bald and Golden Eagle third to be sentenced for his role Thomas Snowball. on the SD FFA State Officer voters on Nov. 6, 2017. The last Jason Brodersen: 46, Omaha, Protection Act and Migratory Bird in the scheme. He admitted he The cases against Darwin Nominating Committee. To be day to return completed ballots to NE, charged with violations of the Treaty Act: CR-17-30119 supplemented his salary with funds Snyder, Travis Mallory, Morgan eligible to vote in the elections, a the USDA service center is Dec. 4, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Melinda Sue Relf, a/k/a taken from the WinnaVegas Casino Earth and Ramona Wolfe remain person must: 2017. Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and Melinda Red Feather: 37, Pine Resort. resolved. All had been indicted in Meet requirement one For more information Lacey Act: CR 17-50141 Ridge, SD, charged with violations The money was distributed July 2016, after they were forced out (see explanation below) or meet on eligibility to serve on FSA Sheldon Tree Top: 43, of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act: to council members in the form of of office in response to allegations of requirement two, and requirement county committees, visit: www. Mandan, ND, charged with CR-17-50140 pre-paid debit cards, according to corruption on the reservation. three (see explanation below). fsa.usda.gov/elections. Persons violations of the Bald and Golden Fair Deal Pawn: Rapid City, court documents. In addition to the The cases are being Requirement One: Be of legal with disabilities who require Eagle Protection Act and Lacey Act: SD, charged with violations of the five years of probation, Aldrich was prosecuted in Nebraska, where Migratory Bird Treaty Act: CR-17- ordered to $36,500 in restitution, tribal headquarters are located. 50138 The Sioux City Journal reported, an WinnaVegas is on trust land in Kenneth Foster, d/b/a Rapid indication of the amount of money Iowa. Pawn: 28, Rapid City, SD, charged that was taken from the casino. with violations of the Migratory A total of 9 former leaders Bird Treaty Act: CR-17-50136

Page 10 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - October 4, 2017 Memorial Dinner & Giveaway For Larry Rencountre Son of Geraldine Rencountre Indianz.com – Sept. 29, 2017 thousands of Native Hawaiian – Lawmakers are launching a second families through housing assistance attempt to reauthorize Indian and loan guarantee programs, and programs that have been questioned we must ensure that NAHASDA by President Donald Trump and is fully authorized for Native some Republicans. Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Bills introduced in the House Native Americans,” Sen. Mazie and the Senate on Thursday extend Hirono (D-Hawaii) said on Friday. the Native American Housing Complicating matters is Indian Assistance and Self-Determination Country’s stance. The National Act for another five years. The effort Congress of American Indians, the has bipartisan support although that largest inter-tribal organization, might not be enough to overcome has been adamant about ensuring longstanding obstacles on Capitol Native Hawaiians are included in Hill. any NAHASDA vehicle. “I thank my colleagues in the “I think the concern is the House and Senate who have worked message it sends, by condoning with me in a truly bipartisan, separate treatment of Native bicameral effort to reduce the communities,” Liana Onnen, a vice burden on tribes and expand president of NCAI and the chair opportunity in Native American of the Prairie Band Potawatomi housing,” Rep. Steve Pearce (R-New Nation, said at the hearing in June. Mexico), the sponsor of H.R.3864, The National American Indian said in a press release. “By working Housing Council, on the other across the aisle and with tribal hand, is less rigid. At the hearing, leaders nationwide, we are helping the organization’s leader expressed to lay the foundation for real, support for Hoeven’s BUILD Act concrete reforms needed in tribal approach even though S.1275 leaves communities.” out Native Hawaiians. Yet NAIHC NAHASDA became law in also welcomed the introduction of Saturday, October 21, 2017 1996 in order to help tribes to H.R.3864 and S.1985. Enemy Swim Community Center exercise greater control of housing “NAHASDA has allowed in their communities. Secretary tribes to take control of housing 12:00 noon Ben Carson, the new leader of development in their communities, Friends and family are invited. the Department of Housing and and these bills include vital Urban Development, himself improvements to the program,” has recognized its importance Chairwoman Sami Jo Difuntorum NAIHC believes it has a strong is fully authorized for all Native in addressing substandard living said in a press release on Friday. chance of moving forward in the communities,” Udall said. conditions in Indian Country. “NAIHC stands ready to work with House. The committee’s June 13 “The Native American the sponsors and other members of S.1985 has been referred to hearing was to take testimony Housing Assistance and Self- Congress to move the bills through the Senate Committee on Indian on S.1275. The bill has not been Determination Act has helped to the House and Senate as quickly as Affairs. It was introduced by Sen. scheduled for a business meeting, provide more and better housing for possible.” Tom Udall (D-New Mexico), who the next step in the process. the last 20 yrs,” Carson wrote in a Another obstacle is the lack serves as the panel’s vice chair. The text of H.R.3864 and post on Twitter ahead of his speech of leadership at the federal level. “Given the housing crisis in all S.1985 are not yet available through to the United Native American Although Secretary Carson has been of Indian Country, we must do all Congress.gov. NAIHC has posted a Housing Association last month. on the job since March, Trump has we can to make sure NAHASDA copy on its website. But Carson’s boss has offered a failed to nominate someone to serve contrasting and more controversial as Assistant Secretary for Public and view. In a signing statement issued Indian Housing at HUD. in May, Trump incorrectly described As a result, there’s no one who programs included in NAHASDA can help resolve the NAHASDA as ones based on “race,” suggesting disconnect. Although Heidi that his administration doesn’t have Frechette has been serving as he to fulfill the federal government’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for trust responsibilities. Native American Programs since Although the statement has May 2016, she can’t make policy on been debunked by a member of behalf of the Trump team. Trump’s own team, it helps explain “I’m career staff at HUD so why Indian Country has been I don’t comment on what vehicle unable to convince Congress to is appropriate,” Frechette told the reauthorize the law. Although Senate Committee on Indian Affairs NAHASDA was renewed without in June. major incident twice -- first in 2002 Hoeven, for his part, has said and again in 2008 -- it has been he is open to a broader NAHASDA in limbo ever since it expired four bill if it stands a chance of moving years ago in 2013. forward. Difuntorum also said The reason is that some NAIHC’s official stance is to conservative Republicans actually support Native Hawaiian programs. believe Trump is right. Among “It is in everyone’s best interest other concerns, they have objected to include them in reauthorization,” to provision that help Native Difuntorum said of Native Hawaiians even though Congress Hawaiians. has been helping Hawaii’s first H.R.3864 has been referred inhabitants with housing since the to the House Committee on early 1900s. Financial Services, of which Pearce That’s why a key lawmaker is is a member. Since the bill is pushing a different NAHASDA bill. nearly identical to past versions of The best way to reauthorize the law the NAHASDA reauthorization, in the current political climate is to remove Native Hawaiians from the debate, according to Sen. John Hoeven (R-North Dakota), the Sota Subscription Order Form chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. “Instead of just reintroducing I would like to subscribe to the Sota Iya Ye Yapi. all the past bills, I want to take a fresh look at getting a bill across the Enclosed is $______for ____ year(s). finish line.” Hoeven said on June (Annual subscription rate is $46 for enrolled members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton 13, as he explained why S.1275, Oyate living in South Dakota and in Minnesota and North Dakota counties on and the Building Useful Initiatives for adjoining the Lake Traverse Reservation; $40 for enrolled members incarcerated Indian Land Development Act and/or elderly on fixed incomes; $56 for all others living in the United States; and (BUILD Act), does not include $96 for first class subscribers.) provisions that are deemed too controversial to pass. Name ______. The new effort, though, takes the opposite approach. Mailing Address ______Both H.R.3864, which has three Republican sponsors and five Democratic ones, and S.1895, City ______State ____ Zip ______which is only sponsored by Please mail this subscription form (or a photocopy) to: Democrats at this point, include Sota Iya Ye Yapi Native Hawaiians. The bills are P.O. Box 5 nearly identical to prior versions Wilmot, SD 57279 that did not clear Congress. “NAHASDA has helped Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, October 4, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 11 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 team as a loan processor. Will of space, you may contact The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate be based out of the Sisseton a staff member at 605-698- is seeking to fill the following office. Experience beneficial, 2020. positions(s): but will train. Qualified WANT TO BUY Generalist, CHR/MCH applications will be reviewed Russell Eberhardt Paraprofessional; *Bus DISABLED AUTOMOBILES Bookkeeper (2), Finance as received. To request Facility Manager Driver; Custodian, Cook, & OTHER RECYCLABLE Custodian/Bus Driver, Head a job application and job (605)742-1109 Direct Line Receptionist, and Bus VEHICLES Start description, contact GROW (605)698-3966 Main Line Monitor. Qualifications: Robert 698-4812 Cook, Head Start South Dakota, 104 Ash St. [email protected] Email High School Diploma or GED Teacher (2), Early Head Start E., Sisseton, SD 57262, www. Ryan 268-4130 39-2tp and specific certification Closing Date: October 13, 2017. growsd.org, or call (605)-698- ~ALSO CALL FOR~ requirements for Teaching Application and job description 7654. EOE. USED PARTS & TIRES Sisseton Wahpeton College and Bus Driving. Applications information can be seen at 40-2tc …is seeking proposals for RFV accepted on an on-going basis. SWO Human Resources Tested large round bales, Please call or stop in the Certification in any state Commercial Drivers License Office or http://www.swo-nsn. Sisseton Wahpeton College 56 prairie hay & 56 alfalfa, office for more information. meeting the requirements with both air brakes and gov/contact/employment. …is seeking proposals for along with 5 tons of feed mix Administration Positions for the position in which passenger endorsements and Application can be interior upgrade of light (1/3 corn and 2/3 oats). For Position: Secondary applying. Opening date: Aug 1 year experience. Opening downloaded from “Apply Now” fixtures to LED in Main additional information contact Principal Qualifications: 3, 2017. Closing date: Open Date: Aug 21, 2017. Closing and emailed to ArnoldW@ Building. Bids should include Lauren BeBeau at (605)742- Master’s Degree (M.A.) or Until Filled. Date: Open until filled. SWO-NSN.GOV or DeniseH@ costs for fixtures, installation, 1105 equivalent in Education Middle School Positions: Position: Bus Driver. SWO-NSN.GOV. Contact can and all other related costs. Closing Date will be October 23, Administration; four or more Position: Middle School Teacher. Qualifications: High School also be at Arnold Williams All interested parties are 2017 at noon. All bids will be years of experience as a school Qualifications: Current Diploma/GED and current 698-8238 or Denise Hill 698- required to have all necessary accepted by Lauren LeBeau administrator. Certification Teaching Certification Commercial Drivers License 8251 with questions. (Tribal insurances, equipment and Executive Administrative as a Secondary Principal in any state meeting the with both air brakes and preference will apply). licenses to complete the Assistant. and/or Superintendent from requirements for the position passenger endorsements and project. Contractor should All TERO standards will apply. any state. Opening Date: in which applying. Opening 1 year experience. Opening Grow SD be able to complete all All taxes will be contractor Septmeber 13, 2017. Closing date: May 1, 2017. Closing Date: September 13, 2017. Full-Time Job Opportunity: Loan tasks required in a timely, responsibility. For additional Date: September 27, 2017. date: Open Until Filled. Closing Date: September 27, Processor professional manner. information contact the High School Positions Position: Elementary Position: 2017. This full-time position will To inquire about project Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate High School Science Teacher. Support Staff Positions: Coaching/Extra Curricular primarily support the lending requirements contact: TERO: Qualifications: Current Position: Paraprofessional. Positions Athletic Vacancies: DelRay D German, Director Teaching Certification Qualifications: High School Jr. High Boys Basketball Coach SWO Victim/Witness Assistance Program Agency Village, SD 57262 in any state meeting the Diploma/GED and 461+ Score Jr. High Girls Basketball Coach Rhonda Kampeska, Coordinator P.O. Box 509 – Agency Village, SD (605)698-3549 requirements for the position on Paraprofessional Praxis or Jr. High Volleyball Coach 605-698-2022 39-2tc in which applying Opening 48+ College Credits. Opening Winter Cheer Coach SERVICES: date: June 29, 2017 Closing Date: September 18, 2017. Wrestling Coach *VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE IN TRIBAL COURT. Tiospa Zina Tribal School date: Open Until Filled. Closing Date: October 2, 2017. Assistant Boys Varsity * HELP YOU PREPARE PAPERWORK FOR PETITION FOR RESTRAINING/PROTECTION ORDERS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Substitute Positions: Position: Special Education Position: Bus Driver/Custodian. Basketball Coach * HELP YOU PREPARE PAPERWORK FOR PETIONING FOR CUSTODY ALONG WITH YOUR RESTRAINING/ Substitutes needed for the Teacher Qualifications: Qualifications: High School Assistant Girls Varsity PROTECTION ORDER. following: *Teaching, Current Teaching Diploma/GED and current Basketball Coach * WILL ASSIST IN TRANSPORTATING TO COUNSELING, COURT APPOINTMENTS. * 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.

Notice of Open Meetings Wac’ang’a, Inc is dedicated to the safety of healing of women and their children If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, support group is available at Wac’ang’a (Sweetgrass) 417 Veteran’s Ave. Sisseton, Monday’s at 10:00 a.m. Wac’ang’a Inc. Hours of Operation: 8-4:30 Mon.-Fri. 417 Veterans Ave. Sisseton 10:00 a.m. Mondays

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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: 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.

Page 12 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - October 4, 2017 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Sisseton-Wahpeton Job Openings Federal Credit Union 45665 Veterans Memorial Drive – P.O. Box 627 Generalist, CHR/MCH Agency Village, SD 57262 Bookkeeper (2), Finance Phone: (605) 698-3462 Custodian/Bus Driver, Head Start Cook, Head Start Fax: (605) 698-3907 Teacher (2), Early Head Start www.sisseton-wahpetonfcu.com include buffets, restaurants, Closing Date: October 13, 2017. lounges, delis, and bars. ServSafe or equivalent Application and job description information can be seen at SWO Human certification in food safety (90 Resources Office or http://www.swo-nsn.gov/contact/employment. days to complete) If interested please submit Application can be downloaded from “Apply Now” and emailed to application to Human [email protected] or [email protected]. Contact can also Resources Department 16849 be at Arnold Williams 698-8238 or Denise Hill 698-8251 with questions. 102nd Street SE Hankinson (Tribal preference will apply). ND 58041 For complete Job Description contact James Neconish @ 701-634-3000 ext. 2582 Indian Preference will Assistant Track Coach cleaning and maintaining 102nd Street SE, Hankinson apply / EEO (Please Provide Assistant Volleyball Coach classrooms and school ND 58041.For complete Job Tribal Enrollment) Assistant Wrestling Coach grounds and physically able Description contact James Two identifications documents Extra-Curricular Activity to perform the duties as Neconish 701-634-3000 ext. required upon hire. Adviser Vacancies: required. This is a school 2582 Indian Preference will If interested please submit Debate/Individual Events. year position. The hours are apply / EEO. (Please Provide application to Human Drum Adviser. from 3pm to 11pm, Monday Tribal Enrollment). Must be Resources Department, 16849 Junior Class Adviser. through Friday. The position licensable by the SWO Gaming performs credit transactions work irregular hours. Must 102nd Street SE, Hankinson Speech Adviser. includes health/vision Commission. adhering to company, Tribal, be dependable, punctual, ND 58041.For complete Job Senior Class Adviser. insurance and retirement. State and Federal guidelines. some knowledge in handheld Description contact James Weight Room Monitor. Please visit www.esds.us Work closely with Casino radios, and writing reports. Dakota Magic Casino Neconish 701-634-3000 ext. Application Materials: All for an application and job Job Openings & Hotel Management. Law Enforcement or Security 2582 Indian Preference will REQUIREMENTS: High background useful. Must applicants are required to description. Call (605) 947- The Food & Beverage Department apply / EEO. (Please Provide School Diploma or GED not have a felony on your complete both the Application 4605 or (888) 825-7738 and Is Now Accepting Applications Tribal Enrollment). Must equivalent. Must have basic record. Must be physically and *Background check ask for Ed Johnson to inquire For: be licensable by the SWO computer skills. Ongoing fit and able to lift 40+ lbs. forms. Tiospa Zina is an about the position. Indian Position: Director of Food & Gaming Commission. training through Dakota Must complete all security Indian Preference and At-will preference policies apply. Beverage employer. Open until filled. Nation Gaming Enterprise certifications within a year of Job Description: Responsible for Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel *All applicants and employees 39-2tc and respective security hire in accordance with the overall operational success of Job Openings are subject to both 25 U.S.C. department policy and Gaming Commissions rules all Food and Beverage outlets Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is 3207: The Indian Child procedures. Medical aid and regulations. Dakota Magic Casino in accordance with DNGE seeking to fill the following Protection and Family training in CPR and First This position will close on Job Openings and casino property’s Vision, position(s): Violence Prevention Act and Aid. Complete departmental October 5, 2017 at 4 pm. Cage Department: Mission, and Core Values. SECURITY: SECURITY the 42 U.S.C. 13041: Crime training program including Indian Preference will apply/ Cashier (Full-Time) Graveyard Starting Wage: Negotiable OFFICER (2 Full-Time) Control Act CPR, first aid, and TAM. EEO. Supervisor (Full-Time) Required: Bachelors Degree ROTATING GENERAL If you would like to apply to be Must complete a 90 day Graveyard in Culinary or related field FUNCTION: The security a part of the TZ tiwahe you probation period. Must be Count Department: and 10 years of experience in officer protects company Trading post ads may pick up an application licensable by SWO Gaming Team Member (Full-Time) the successful operations of assets and provides a safe Continued on Page 14 and background check form Commission. Must be able to 3:00am to Finish food and beverage outlets Or environment for customers from the TZTS HR office Foods Department: Associates Degree in Culinary and employees. Exhibit located at #2 Tiospa Zina Dr. Bus Persons (Full-Time) as and 12 years of experience a friendly, helpful and Agency Village, SD 57262. needed in the operations of food and courteous manner when Notices Applications may also be Cashiers (Full-Time) as needed beverage outlets Knowledge dealing with the customers Buffalo Lake District Members printed off the HR web page. Dishwashers (Full-Time) as and experience in managing and employees. Maintains Completed applications District Elderly Meeting needed multiple-outlets facilities to security activities and may be sent to PO Box 719, Wait Staffs (Full-Time) as The October District Elderly Meeting will be held on Agency Village, SD 57262. needed Wednesday, Oct. 11th at the Buffalo Lake District Faxed to: 605-698-7686. For Hotel Department: Center with supper at 5 p.m. and the meeting to further information call 605- Laundry/Room Attendant (2 Attention start at 6 p.m. 698-3953 ext. 208. Indian Full-Time) 8:00 am to finish Heipa District Youth Preference employer. At will Night Audit Clerk (Full-Time) October District Meeting Deadline to sign up for Acres of Terror is October 2nd employer. All applicants Graveyard The October District Meeting will be held on Sunday, 4:30 pm. are subject to a Background Housekeeping Department: Oct. 22nd at the Buffalo Lake District Center with Check and Pre-Employment Call Heipa District Center 738-2324. Porter (Full-Time) as needed dinner at noon and the meeting to start at 1 p.m. As Drug Test, pursuant to SWSB Security Department: policy and United States Officer (Full-Time) as needed always, all boards are required to bring 10 copies Code Title 25 Chapter 34 - Slots Department: of your board minutes to the meeting. Indian Child Protection and Technician (Full-Time) as District Election Family Violence Prevention. needed The District Election will be held for the following Surveillance Department: Enemy Swim Day School Observer (Full-Time) as needed Attention boards: Facilities Assistant II Closing Date: October 6, 2017 at Lake Traverse District Members SWO Hiring Committee Enemy Swim Day School has 4:00 p.m. Reservation Planning Commission an opening in the facilities Two identifications documents End of Summer Bash TERO department for the remainder required upon hire. When: Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 of the 2017-2018 school The deadline for submitting your name if you are a If interested please submit Time: 1:00-5:00 pm. year. The position requires application to Human Tribal member who belongs to Buffalo Lake District a general knowledge of Resources Department, 16849 Held at the Lake Traverse District Center. and 18 years and older, is at noon on Sunday the 22nd of October to the District Secretary at the Buffalo Lake District Center. If you wish to submit your name please contact the District Secretary at Big Coulee District Executives 605-237-3521. David Spider, Chairman: 605-228-9561 ATTENTION Youth Halloween Costume Party Lynn Halbert, Vice-Chairman: 605-268-3035 LAKE TRAVERSE DISTRICT MEMBERS The Youth Halloween Costume Party will be held on Susie Rivera, Treasurer: 605-924-0956 DISTRICT EXECUTIVES TELEPHONE NUMBERS Sunday, Oct. 29th at the Buffalo Lake District Billy Kohl, Secretary: 605-268-0620 Center from 2-5 p.m. Dinner will be served starting [email protected] District Chairman-Darwin James - 268-3743 at 2 p.m. There will be contests with prize money Ann German, Coordinator: 605-938-4475 Vice-Chairman-Jacky White - 268-0726 for 0-5 age group, 6-12 age group, 13-17 age group. Big Coulee District Center: 1-877-641-5144 Treasurer-CR James - 419-1661 All youth attending will receive a pumpkin and a Big Coulee District Center, Fax: 1-605-938-5475 Secretary-Janel Many Lightnings - 268-1802 candy bag. Watch for the poster. Birthday Money Notice Long Hollow District The District will be giving out birthday money for 2017 each month ONLY at the regular monthly District Old Agency District Members Election meeting. You must 1. Come to the meeting and Now accepting applications for the SWHA Board. Election will be held Nov. 7th, 2017 from 7 a.m. until 7 pick up your Birthday Money, 2. You cannot pick Closing date is Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. p.m. at the Long Hollow District Center. up for another District member, 3. Provide a copy Election will be held at Old Agency Regular District Letters of Intent must be submitted to Val Keoke at of your I.D. Meeting Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. the Long Hollow District Center by 4:30 p.m. on Telephone Numbers Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. Fax 605-698-7779. · Chairman Louie Johnson – Cell #605-951-4960 Candidates who have filed letters of intent will be · Councilman Arnold White Jr. – Cell # 605-419-2054 advertised for two weeks in the Sota nad posted · Vice-chairman John Lincoln – Cell # 605-924-0563 at the Long Hollow District Center. · Treasurer Kayline LaBelle – Cell # 605-927-9018 The following positions will be voted on: · Secretary Lisa Red Wing – Cell # 605-237-3521 Long Hollow District Elderly Chairman · Elderly Chairman – Louie Johnson – Cell # 605-951- Long Hollow District Elderly Vice-Chairman 4960 Long Hollow District Elderly Secretary · Elderly Vice-chairman Ronald Brant – Long Hollow District Elderly treasurer · Elderly Treasurer Wanda Johnson – Cell # 605-924- Any questions regarding this election feel free to 1575 contact: · Elderly Secretary Deborah Heminger – Cell # 605- Wambdi Cook: 605-419-1938 268-1791 Jessie Chanku: 605-956-0197 · SWO Elderly Cynthia Starr – 605-467-9954 Ashley OneRoad: 605-268-0300 · The Buffalo Lanes – 698-3300 Lorae Mercado: 605-467-3872 · Buffalo Lanes Mgr. – Dickey Johnson – Cell # 605- 924-6215

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, October 4, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 13 – Indian Affairs John Tahsuda III. “By specifically asking for BIA law enforcement personnel to help relieve the Seminole tribal police officers, who have been on duty for over a week straight, the declaration allows us to move forward quickly to render such assistance and protect lives and property.” Washington, DC – Sept. and safety of all Seminole Tribe With the President’s action, 19, 2017 – U.S. Secretary of the of Florida Reservations and our the BIA’s Office of Justice Services Interior Ryan Zinke today thanked members is a testament to the (OJS) will be able to provide law Reservations other TAC-G partners, in support President Trump for signing a relationship of two sovereign enforcement officers to support The BIA’s Emergency of tribes in Texas and Louisiana Presidential Emergency Declaration governments,” said Seminole the Tribe under a Direct Federal Management office is leading a impacted by Hurricane Harvey and for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Chairman Marcellus Osceola. Assistance (DFA) mission. The Tribal Assistance Coordination those impacted by Hurricane Irma. which was hard hit by Hurricane “I would like to thank President mission is being staffed by the BIA Group (TAC-G), which is Irma last week. The tribe made its Donald Trump for his commitment and supplemented by tribal and responsible for coordinating request to the Federal Emergency to deploy all necessary resources to DOI law enforcement officers. emergency management actions Management Agency (FEMA) assist the Seminole Tribe of Florida The Bureau sent radio technicians of federal and state agencies, as as soon as it was able to do so. during this difficult time.” to the site along with staff who well as volunteer organizations and This is the first such declaration “The President’s fast response delivered mobile sleeping quarters ever approved for a tribal nation to the Seminole Tribe’s request for mission personnel. BIA and according to FEMA. for an emergency declaration was other DOI Bureaus deployed 75 of I want to thank President critical for the tribe to receive the the 125 personnel approved under Trump for quickly responding to assistance it needs to recover from the mission to support the Seminole the Seminole Tribe’s request for a the effects of Hurricane Irma,” said Tribe at the Big Cypress, Brighton, Presidential Emergency Declaration Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Immokalee and Hollywood to help it address the severe damage it suffered from Hurricane Irma,” Secretary Zinke said. “The Interior Department and, specifically, the Bureau of Indian Affairs are actively working to provide the tribe with law enforcement and emergency services that will help fill in gaps in its own resources and supplement the assistance it receives from FEMA.” The declaration came with a surge of 75 volunteer officers from the Department of Interior, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, various other Interior bureaus, and other Tribal Nations. Two dozen BIA and tribal officers remain this week to provide law enforcement and emergency services. The Seminole Tribe is headquartered in the city of Hollywood, and is one of two federally recognized tribes in the state of Florida. The Tribe has tribal members on the Hollywood, Big Cypress, Brighton, Immokalee, Fort Pierce, Lakeland and Tampa Reservations as well as communities in Naples, Tamiami Trail, and around the central Florida area. “To be able to have the relationship with the federal government to ensure the support

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Contact the Human Resources Department for complete job descriptions at 1-800-658- 4717 ext. 1652. If interested please fill out an application and submit to: Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel, Human Resources Department, 16415 Sioux Conifer Road, Watertown, SD 57201.

Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel Job Openings Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is seeking to fill the following position(s): FOOD SERVICE: BUFFET WAIT STAFF (1 Full- Time) ROTATING SHIFTS GENERAL FUNCTION: To greet customers immediately, provide excellent customer service, and to make sure the customer has a wonderful dining experience. REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED required. Customer Service experience. Operate cash register, wait tables and counting money. Must be licensable by DNGE Non- Gaming. Stooping, bending, standing for long periods of time, or lifting up to 50lbs. Required to rotate shifts, work holidays and weekends. This position will close on October 5, 2017 at 4 pm. Indian Preference will apply/ EEO. Contact the Human Resources Department for complete job descriptions at 1-800-658- 4717 ext. 1652. If interested please fill out an application and submit to: Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel, Human Resources Department, 16415 Sioux Conifer Road, Watertown, SD 57201.

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