December 7, 2006 Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin

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December 7, 2006 Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin www.oneidanation.org

Positions re-instated after public outcry 4. “We’re probably going to 90 day stay, study have to retitle them, and done by OHA restructure the duties to make them more following the drug Board elimination educational pro- By Dawn Walschinski gram guidelines,” said Stanchick. What’s Inside… Kalihwisaks The Oneida Housing The two Community Coordinator positions, occu- Festival of Authority (OHA) will continue to fund two positions as pied by Richard “Breezy” Trees Brzezinski and Isabel Parker, – 2A part of a drug elimination program, however, certain were initially dissolved by the aspects of the positions may OHA executive director due change. to concerns of duplication of The art of OHA Board Chairman services and a lack of direct Judy Mark Stanchick addressed anti-drug and alcohol pro- gramming as required by a Jourdan those attending a community Kali photo/Dawn Walschinski – 4A meeting held at the Oneida See Page 4A Devin Hill, at left, plays a unique style of pool with twin brother Desmond at the Business Committee Site II Community Center. “It’s good to see the kids’ smiling faces,” said Isabel Pages 2-3A/Local Conference Room December Positions Parker who resumed her duties December 5th. Page 4A/Business Page 5A/Legislative Review Page 6A/Minutes Court refuses Page 7A/State/National Page 8A/SEOTS Monument shows Oneida “Pride” to consider Page 1-B/Lifestyles Page 2B/THT case on NY Page 3B/Education Page 4B/Health Oneida Indian Page 5B/Goodnews Page 6B/Classifieds Page 7B/Environment Nation WASHINGTON (AP) _ Students set The Supreme Court on Monday refused to consider the case of the Oneida Indian higher gift Nation, whose gaming compact with New York was giving goal invalidated by state courts. By Steven J. Gandy A group of New York resi- Kalihwisaks dents, the Upstate Citizens for The Christmas spirit is high Equality, has challenged the at West De Pere High School compact and said Monday's among members of the decision “calls into immedi- school’s Culture Club. The ate question” operation of the group of students have again tribe’s Turning Stone Resort agreed to adopt families for and Casino, which attracts the holidays. The ‘adoption’ over 4 million visitors a year. will provide needy families State courts concluded with food and other dona- New York's governor exceed- tions. ed his authority under state law in 1993 by entering into This year the Culture Club the gaming compact with the and its student President tribe without legislative Autumn Webster have decid- approval. ed to adopt a record number The Oneidas say the state of families this year. court rulings conflict with the “In past years we had three Photo courtesy of Corrie and Sandi Campbell tribe's federally protected or four families, and this year This photo of the 1894 Carlisle Indian School Football Team will be etched into the Pride Era sovereign immunity. The New we have seven,” Webster said. Monument which will be unveiled Sunday, December 17 at 10:00am at the Resch Center. York courts ruled that even Webster finds the increased though the Oneidas cannot be By Dawn Walschinski football in Green Bay. “People will say ... ‘Is town team and semi-pro era number of families a worthy made a party in the lawsuit Kalihwisaks Mother and daughter (your favorite monument) from 1895 to1918. goal for her and her Culture the citizens’ group brought On December 17, the team Sandi and Corrie Brett Favre, Bart Star?’ Not During that time, Fred Club members. against the state, the courts Oneida Nation will unveil Campbell designed the eight really, for us, this is the big Hulbert of the West Side “There’s more families, could go ahead and litigate the Pride Era Monument in foot black granite pillar as one,” said Corrie who is in Athletic Association began like, in need these days and a the tribe’s interests because front of the Resch part of the Walk of Fame, charge of the artistic ele- recruiting immigrants work- the tribe can waive its sover- See Page 2A Entertainment Center in the which will consist of 24 ment of the structures. ing on the west side along eign immunity and enter the Village of Ashwaubenon. monuments spread around The Pride Monument, one More gifts to give case if it chooses. It is this monument that the Lambeau Field neigh- of 11 Era Monuments, will See Page 3A The tribe asked the will honor Oneida’s integral borhood. tell the story of Green Bay’s part in the beginnings of Pride Monument Supreme Court to consider the state courts’ rulings in the context of federally protected sovereign immunity for Grinch thwarted by area generosity Indian tribes and the federal interest in tribal economic Kali photo/Dawn Walschinski leak in the building caused development. Oneida Chairman damage to the locked room “Indian gaming is the busi- Gerald Danforth, at right, where the gifts were being ness of the federal govern- presents Shana White, stored in plastic bags. ment, and it is not for a state at left, and Becky Elders, Workers moved the gifts to court to interfere with it,” the center, with a $1000 the hallway so they could dry Oneidas said Monday in a check for the American out the offices. statement maintaining the Indian Center of the Fox “It was during that time legality of their compact Valley on Wednesday, someone came in and took under federal law. our Christmas gifts, and so we December 6. The Oneidas have applied were without anything,” said to the U.S. Interior Elders. By Dawn Walschiski Department to put all 18,000 The gifts were to be distrib- Kalihwisaks acres the tribe owns in two uted to children during the The American Indian counties in central New York center’s holiday party on Center of the Fox Valley state into federal trust, a status Thursday, December 14. (AIC) was hit by the Grinch that could bring full or partial However, after reports of over the Thanksgiving holi- sovereignty and exempt the the incident appeared in the day when someone stole near- tribe from taxes. Taxes are the local media, Native and non- ly $500 in gifts from the cen- most contentious issue Native community members ter located at 128 N. Oneida between the tribe and area stepped up to replace what Street in downtown Appleton. residents and governmental According to Program See Page 2A See Page 2A Director Becky Elder, a water Christmas saved NY Oneida 2A (T#ken) December 7, 2006 Kalihwisaks Local Stopping meth use in Indian country (Washington, DC) - Indians (NCAI) is leading a National Press Club. Festival brightens rail museum Partnering with the U.S. new public awareness cam- "By creating an awareness Department of the Interior paign aimed at targeting of this lethal drug and educat- (DOI), the Partnership for a methamphetamine abuse ing people about its devastat- Drug-Free America (PFDA), among Native Americans. ing effects - especially in U.S. Department of Health Combined, the coalition part- Indian Country - we can pre- and Human Services (HHS), ners have contributed vent people from trying it and the Office of National $300,000 in support of this even once," said Secretary of Drug Control Policy groundbreaking effort for the Interior Dirk Kempthorne. (ONDCP), the National Indian Country, announced at Congress of American a news conference at the From Page 1A/Christmas saved was stolen, and then some. stolen gifts. and provides funds for The AIC received a $250 “Two little Forest County clients’ programs such as bus donation from the Potawatomi girls ... took their passes and gas vouchers. Menominee Tribal police allowance, and went to the “I just think it’s over- along with a $1000 from the Dollar Store, and they whelming, the compassion Oneida Nation. brought in a couple of bags of and generosity that the people Native Americans from as gifts that we can give out at have shared, it just really far away as Manitowoc and the party.” said Elders. shows the true spirit of the North Dakota made donations In total, the AIC received people, it’s incredible,” said to the center. nearly $4000 in cash and gift Elders. “The Grinch didn’t Several people also donat- donations which allows them win.” ed items such as blankets, to expand the scope of their games and toys to replace the gift giving to include families, From Page 1A/More gifts to give lot more people need our help Webster said. December. so we’re just taking on that Webster is a senior and has Webster simply explains challenge to see if we can three years of prior experi- her motivation as, “Making actually do it this year,” ence with adopting families. people happy.” Webster explained. She has been helping with the The Culture Club is made The adoption effort is a annual event since she was a up of students whose aim is to community wide drive to get freshman. However, this year be more culturally diverse and people to give this holiday will be her first when it comes is supervised by Margo season. to delivering the food to the Reiter, the Oneida Y.E.S. “What we do is get dona- families. Youth Advocate for West De tions from people around the The donations will be Pere High School. school or community or what- delivered the third week of If you wish to donate to ever and we ask them if they December. The Culture Club their cause you can contact can donate food or anything will be accepting donations Reiter 920-338-5200 Ext. to help these families,” through the 15th of 4216 or at 920-869-4331. From Page 1A/NY Oneidas units. 1993 Mohawk agreement was The Oneidas called The National Indian illegal because the state attempts to shut down the Gaming Commission said last Legislature had not ratified it. casino, which employs more year it had no plans to shut Lawmakers ratified the agree- than 3,500 people, “reprehen- down the gambling operation, ment while the casino kept sible.” Kali photo/Steven J. Gandy but it also noted that the issue operating. “That's not a victory and The YWCA has teamed up with the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay remains unresolved and urged An attorney for the citizens they shouldn't be celebrating,” to bring out the Festival of Trees. Dozens of trees have been decorated by the state of New York to act group challenging the com- the tribe’s statement said. “If various sponsors from NE Wisconsin. The Oneida sponsored tree (pictured) quickly to resolve the it. pact urged state officials to we follow the UCE’s lead was decorated by Debbie Melchert in a Three Clans theme. The trees will A spokeswoman for Gov. act quickly, saying the high there would be no economic remain on display until December 8 and costs $5.00 per person. George Pataki said the state court's refusal to hear the development in upstate New has repeatedly urged the fed- Oneidas’ case “calls into York.” eral government to address immediate question the con- Turning Stone includes the issue. “Today we renew tinued validity of the opera- three championship golf that call,” Suzanne Morris tion of the Turning Stone courses, three luxury hotels, a said Monday. Casino.” European spa, a convention A similar suit against the “Let’s see if they've got the center, a cabaret-style show- Akwesasne Mohawk Casino guts to enforce the law,” room and an events arena. reached the state Court of Albany attorney Cornelius The case is Oneida v. Appeals, which ruled the Murray said. Peterman, 06-470. KalihwisaksKalihwisaks “She Looks For News”

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Page Designer/Ad Rep Non-Tribal members & Business Organizations: $24.00/ (Native American Journalists • [email protected] Annually (current rate) Association) & WNA (Wisconsin Newspaper Association) Kalihwisaks December 7, 2006 (Áhs^) 3A Local From Page 1/Pride Monument shows Oneida atheletes with football players from form of the Era Monument is lady,” said Sandi. stuff, there might be a scratch local high schools, colleges, a trapezoid,” Corrie “They told me they were in it from 1901, you can see town teams and Oneida ath- explained. “The trapezoid was looking for pictures of Oneida it,” she said. letes returning to the area a formation that was utilized athletes ... and that they were Corrie and Sandi believe all In Loving Memory of... from Carlisle Indian School in throughout the duration of looking for a picture of John their hard work will be worth Carlisle, Pennsylvania. this period and beyond.” Webster, so I went over to my it when they see the reactions “They would come back The granite will have pho- desk” said Skenandore. “I of the family members at the Erwin M. Hill here from Carlisle and bring tos from the era etched into its said ‘is this what you’re look- unveiling the morning before on his birthday…December 6th all of the skills, prolific skills, surface. Finding images that ing for?’ I held it up and she the Packer-Jets game. that they learned under coach have survived the centuries said ‘Oh, my God, we came to “That’s what I can’t wait to Pop Warner back to these was a struggle for the the right place.’” see ... when they come to visit Happy Birthday teams in Green Bay,” said Campbells. “It’s like being a Skenandore didn’t have a and see this and be proud of it, Corrie. history detective,” said Corrie. photo of Wilson Charles, but for us, that’s the key.” said Dad At least five Oneida players The pair worked with knew the family and was able Sandi. were on the original team; Oakley Arnold at the Oneida to get two images of Wilson Skenandore is looking for- We miss you so much! Wilson Charles, Tom Museum for photos and with as well as two of Buster ward to the educational aspect Wish you were here! Skenandore, Martin Judy Jourdan of Oneida Charles from their descen- of the monument. “There’s so Wheelock and Jonas Culture Heritage for dants. many people out there that Love, Metoxen. Tom Skenandore genealogical information of Once the photos were don’t know, they’re not Michelle, Michael & Hailey was the first paid player of the the players’ descendants. scanned into her computer, informed on the Oneidas and semi-pro era, earning $25 for They then turned to Barb Corrie began the long process how athletic they were,” she his athletic skill. Skenandore to find photos of of fixing the damage caused said. “I think (the monument The Pride Monument will Wilson Charles and John by the years. is) a great thing, because our have a different shape than the Webster. “You lighten these images ancestors need to be other structures.“The base “She truly is the picture way up, up comes all of the honored.” In Loving Memory of… One of the last original Navajo Code Talkers dies at age 84 Travis G. Cornelius PHOENIX (AP) – Joe II, Palmer and 28 other Code Navajo Code Talkers took same time, he was very hum- Palmer, one of the last of the Talkers used their native lan- part in every assault the ble and did not want recogni- who would have been 25 years old today, December 9, 1981 original Navajo Code Talkers guage to transmit military Marines conducted in the tion for doing his duty.” from World War II, has died. messages on enemy tactics, Pacific from 1942 to 1945 After the war, Palmer and here will always be heartache and He was 84. Japanese troop movements and were praised for their the others told to keep the often a silent tear... Palmer died Nov. 18 at the and other battlefield informa- skill, speed and accuracy. Navajo code a secret. Always special memories, of the VA Medical Center in tion by telephone and radio. Their work was impossible Even after the information days that you were here. Tucson, according to his According to the Naval for the enemy to decode. was declassified in 1968, Remembering you is easy - we do it family. Historical Center in Surviving members they were reluctant to discuss every day, As a Marine in World War Washington, D.C., the received the it or take credit for But, missing you is a heartache that Congressional Gold their deeds. will never go away. Runyan, Jo Ann Lois Medal in 2000 for Kermit Palmer, November 4, 1923 – December 2, 2006 their service. administrator for the If tears could build a stairway and Jo Ann L. Runyan, 83, Traille. At that time, only Cocopah Tribe in memories a lane... Green Bay, at rest Saturday, five remained: Somerton, said his A memorial service will be Palmer; Lloyd Oliver of father didn’t mention the I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. December 2, 2006. Jo Ann held at a later date. RYAN Phoenix; John Brown Jr. of code until the early 1970s Travis, you are greatly missed by your family. was born on November 4, Navajo, N.M.; Chester Nez when the family was watch- 1923, daughter of the late FUNERAL HOME is assist- I can’t get over losing you, no matter what I try to do. of Albuquerque; and Allen ing a parade on television. Louis and Inga (King) La ing the family. I’m going to spend my whole life through, remembering you! Dale June of West Valley “The announcer made City, Utah. mention that the Code With all of our Love, The last four are still alive. Talkers were marching, and Family, Aunties, Uncles, & Cousins T f|ÇvxÜx g{tÇ~ lÉâ‹ Health reasons kept he made a comment and said, Palmer from making the trek ‘I’m the original code talk- The family of Emerson Reed, Sr. to Washington, D.C., in er,’” Kermit Palmer recalled. would like to thank everyone in 2000, his son, Kermit, Besides his son, Palmer is the community and especially the accepted the honor for his survived by his wife, Flora; a Oneida Businesses for their help father. granddaughter; and eight in our recent rummage and taco “He had a real strong pas- brothers and sisters. sion about his country and .. Palmer was laid to rest at sales. The money was used to pay his service to his country,” Desert Lawn Memorial Park In Loving Memory of our Husband and Father off our father’s final expenses. A Kermit Palmer said. “At the in Yuma. special thank you to everyone at the casino for Leslie Danforth the orders they made and also to the people who took the time to help cook, to prepare the food CLARIFICATION You have been gone for six long and who also donated their time. years... Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts Beverly Denny, sibling of Lauren Denny was not included Your gentle smile and warm heart for your participating in these fundraisers. amongst the surviving siblings in an obituary that was sub- will never be forgotten! mitted and published in the November 22nd issue of the The Emerson Reed, Sr. Family Kalihwisaks. Love You Always, Eva, Jerry, Jim and Joanne Please join us for the Step Public Unveiling of “Pride”, the First Era Monument on the In Loving Memory of… into Leland Powless who passed away 20 years ago November 19, 1986 Green Bay Twenty years have come and gone, Since God has called you home… Football History… Twenty years that tears ran freely, When we are all alone… The call was sudden, The shock severe… To part with one we loved so dear! You bid no one a last farewell, Nor even said good-bye… You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. God gave us the strength to bear it, And courage to face the blow… But what it meant to lose you, No one will ever know! Sadly missed by his wife Lea and daughters Judy and Deborah and all the grandchildren

CORRECTION There was a typographical error in the Leland Powless 10:00 A.M. • Sunday • December 17, 2006 Memorial that was published in the November 22nd issue of the Kalihwisaks. Above is the corrected copy. We apologize Resch Center ~ Village of Ashwaubenon for any inconvenience this may have caused the family. 4A (Y@=yahk) December 7, 2006 Kalihwisaks Local LIVE recording set for Flying Feather Band at Menominee Submitted By Richie keyboards – and Wade being Plass Wade – I think we'll have a I just wanted to let every- great taste of what it feels like one know that I've set everything up for us to make a, being at one of our shows. "LIVE Recording". When we We're planning on record- perform next month at our ing the whole evening (about casino (Menominee Casino in 4 hours) so we should have Artist is Keshena, WI) on December some good, "stuff" to pick 20-23. We'll be doing a accomplished "LIVE" recording on Friday from. If all goes well we hope evening, December 22nd. to have the CD out by January in a variety of We're really excited about it, or February 2007. especially since we'll have So, if you live close by, Wade (Fernandez) playing mediums with us. come on out and help us. If By Steven J. Gandy But the added treat is that you're not able to be there in Kalihwisaks we will be backing up one of person, not to worry. We're Judy Jourdan is truly a our tribal elders, Ted really hoping that by mid- "Boogie" Conger. Boogie is jack-of-all-trades when it winter we'll have some, 73 years old and plays like comes to artwork, but unlike "LIVE" music everyone can the cliche’, she has managed he's a teenager. to master many of the art With him on piano and have some fun with. forms. In addition to working full- From Page 1A/Positions time as an Administrative Photos courtesy of Judy Jourdan Assistant/Genealogist for Jourdan has made dolls of all sizes, the small dolls shown above are about 6- grant funding one of the posi- However, community Cultural Heritage, Jourdan 8 inches tall and are wearing clothing made by Jourdan. The largest poseable tions. However, the OHA members in attendance coun- also spends about 30 hours a she has made is approximately 6 feet tall. Below are corn husk dolls. Board of Commissioners ini- tered that activities such as week working on any number tiated a 90 day stay and an outfit making, drum classes, of art projects. some dolls, some of the independent study after pub- field trips and movie nights Corn husk dolls, quilting, raised bead work and some lic outcry over the move. fostered an anti-drug and painting, photography and ceramics. They paid for all The community meeting alcohol atmosphere. even stone work are some of the shipping. Pam curated the was a result of a petition start- “The activities that the two the art mediums that Jourdan exhibit and she’s gotten some ed by Taina Bain for a coordinators of those pro- General Tribal Council grams did role modeled posi- has pursued as an artist, but very nice comments on my (GTC) meeting concerning tive behavior, positive social she may be most recognized work.” the positions. Attendance interaction, and alternatives to Jourdan’s exhibit has been for her doll making. fell short of the 75 people drugs and alcohol,” said “That’s kind of been a up since mid October and is required for an official GTC Sherrole Benton. main stay, I sometimes go off slated to be up until meeting. Others argued that while on other tangents but I December 16. “The program has helped programs such as Oneida always come back to the doll According to Jourdan, it’s my children with outfit mak- Recreation and the Oneida making,” Jourdan said. not easy to clarify when she ing, and drumming, and doing Nation School System offered Don’t think that doll mak- actually began doing art different things in the com- after school activities, avail- ing is her favorite thing to do, work, “I’ve done artwork all munity, which kept them ability is limited. though. of my life, so it’s kinda hard occupied and off the streets,” “They only have so many “I have no favorites, what to pinpoint a starting point. said Bain who is the mother spots allotted for these pro- ever I pick up and start to do Ever since I was little I of four children. grams,” said Bain. is my favorite at the time,” picked up a pencil and it was Stanchick responded that Stanchick stated the pro- Jourdan quips. a tool.” the positions were written gram may expand its hours to Jourdan’s work has been She does know that she with an anti-drug and alcohol be available everyday, rather displayed in exhibits all over still has the desire to learn mission, but the programs than the current schedule of North America. Her work has new crafts and to teach what “are doing more of a wrap- Tuesday through Saturday been in the Smithsonian, she knows to others. around after school program.” from noon to 8:00pm. Royal Ontario Museum in “I’m always doing more Canada and she currently has research on different things Calendar an exhibit at the Air Force and looking up things on the Academy in Colorado internet and trying to push Springs, Colorado. myself a little bit more,” The Gallery Director in Jourdan said. “I teach classes Various Colorado is Pam Aloisa, and through the arts program, Raised Beadwork Classes she is the reason Jourdan’s through the Tsyunhehkwa local places, but I just don’t my dues, I suppose. There’s WHEN: Various work is on display out there. center, (and) sometimes have time to keep one step some kind of weird philoso- PLACE: Bear Paw Keepsakes, 2667 W. Mason St., “A friend of ours, Jim through the Community ahead of the sales. I make a phy that if you don’t suffer Green Bay Overman ... had called out Education Center. Also, I’ve better income on the com- for your work your not...ya $50 per class, include all of the supplies. Enrollment limited to 10. there looking for someone done classes at the Mitchell mission sales than I do on know,” Jourdan said with a register at the store. January 12-13 - Moccasins; February 16-17 - else and she happened to be Museum and the Neville.” putting things in retail laugh. Small Purse; March 16-17 - Checkbook cover or Photo Album. looking for a Native Jourdan works out of her venues,” Jourdan explains. Jourdan aspires to some- FMI call 920-499-7875. American Artist to do an home and sells most of her Although there is no doubt day be able to do her art full- December 8 exhibit at the gallery and pieces on a custom order that Jourdan is an accom- time. asked him if he knew anyone basis. She does have some plished artist, there was a “I would love to see it AJNH Craft and Bake Sale and he referred me. So I’m pieces available for sale at time when she felt uncom- become my only source of WHEN: December 8 very grateful, I need every Bear Paw Keepsakes, but she fortable calling herself that. income. To be able to just TIME: 11am - 3:30 pm little bit of help I can get,” generally prefers to sell her “I did all this stuff for stay home and do that, I PLACE: Oneida Health Center main conference room. Jourdan said. “(The exhibit work herself. years and years and years, wouldn’t have a problem Great assortment of crafts and baked goods. If you have any is) 20 pieces, in 4 different “I have al lot of requests to but I was very self conscious with that at all, but being dis- questions or would like to sell call Judi @869-48009. categories. I have some put work in the museum gift about calling myself an artist. covered takes such a long December 9 drawings and paintings, shop, and some of the other I felt like I didn’t really pay time,” Jourdan concluded. Breakfast With Santa WHEN: December 9, 2006 Metoxen pleads TIME: 8 - 11 am no contest to PLACE: Civic Center Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage and juice. Then visit santa, reduced charge get a picture and a gift. for families with children age 0 to 8 years By Steven J. Gandy old. Kalihwisaks July 6-8 Oneida Police Bake Sale, Basket Sale & Star Quilt Fundraiser Commissioner Gary Metoxen WHEN: December 14th & 15th pled no contest to an ordi- TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. nance violation at an initial PLACE: Parish Hall - Oneida court appearance in Proceeds benefit the Native American Church Outagamie court on November 28, 2006. Ongoing According to the criminal Women Reaching Women Support Group complaint filed with the WHEN: Every Thursday Outagamie County Sheriff’s WHERE: Three Sister's Community Center, 790 Department, two officers from Oneste Lane (off Mason St.) Three Sisters the Oneida Police Department Housing Site responded to a disturbance at TIME: 12:30–2:30 PM the Metoxen residence on Please come and join us. We'll support each other. All women are September 19. invited. Free transportation, lunch, and child care provided. As the officers were leav- YMCA Swimming, Women's Closet. Hope to see you there! FMI, ing, Metoxen’s wife ran out of please contact: Isabel Parker at 498-3340 or Georgia Burr at 592- the house and stated that the 8682. defendant had “lunged” at her, tried to take her keys and in Please call the Kalihwisaks office at (920) 869-4280, 4279 the process scratched her. or 4277 to include events in this section. Metoxen paid $154.50 in Any future announcements must have a contact phone # that forfeiture and court costs. can be published to be included in this section. Kalihwisaks December 7, 2006 (Wisk) 5A Legislative Review Chairman’s Corner...

and Division of Land and we secured the adjoining these environmental charac- attorneys to work out the Hobart in great detail. At this Management personnel part of the land in its present teristics for many generations technical details, which we all point, Hobart has not submit- resulted in the initial purchase state under a conservancy to come. agreed could be completed by ted an application for any of 17.4 acres of a larger parcel easement. Compared to the residential January 2006. The last draft easement. totaling 43.08 acres, which is Why is this property development that was being of the agreement was sent Oneida has made public for owned by Juza and is called important to Oneida? The considered for this location, from Oneida Law Office to many years, our intention to “Golden Pond Park” (please property is located in, and Oneida has a different opin- Hobart’s attorney in January see the corresponding map). contains a significant portion ion about how this part of the 2006. reacquire our reservation land Included in the purchase of Thornberry Creek reservation should be used Hobart also references the as it becomes available. We agreement is a conservation Watershed. The Oneida (described above). I don’t abandoned railroad bed prop- have entered into agreements easement on the remainder of Water Resources Team has a believe however, that our erty. This lawsuit initiated by with the affected local gov- the property, and the option to large volume of data on this intentions are “deceitful, Hobart, again contains the ernments to mitigate the purchase the remainder of the stream and has devoted an counterproductive, or obnox- issue of Hobart’s intention to financial burden associated property should it become enormous amount of time and ious.” condemn tribal land. The rea- with these reacquired lands available for sale in the Chairman energy to protecting it. Hobart cites pending law- soning - because Oneida when they are placed in trust future. Thornberry Creek has the suits with Oneida regarding blocked several requests for Gerald Danforth status. We have also worked Hobart officials allege in highest water quality and is similar actions. “O’Hare easements across this proper- through many mutually For this article I’d like to their press release dated the most pristine stream on Blvd.” is a lawsuit initiated by ty. The fact is, in the past year address the Tribe’s recent November 27, 2006, that the the Oneida Reservation. This Hobart in 2003 with the inten- there have been two easement agreed upon zoning and juris- property purchase in the configuration of the property stream is a Class I Trout tion of condemning tribal applications by Hobart resi- dictional issues. Northern part of the Oneida purchased by the tribe con- Stream and has the only natu- property. A year ago this dents, one request was denied I can think of many exam- Reservation adjacent to Hwy tained “spite-stripes” and that rally reproducing population month, after a series of three and one request was ples where we have taken 29. Tom Juza, former owner this purchase was “deceitful, of Brook Trout in all of Oneida-Hobart government to approved. Each application is ownership of our reservation of the property and a well- counter productive and Brown County. For example, government meetings, both processed on its merits. known developer in the area obnoxious.” In my view, that land and made significant when surveying for trout Oneida and Hobart elected Hobart suggests that approached the tribe offering simply is not true. Oneida improvements to it. I can’t stream classification, sixty- officials reached an agree- Oneida intentions of this land to sell the land in question. purchased the land that the think of even one example to three brook trout were col- ment to settle this case. In purchase is to block their Negotiations between Juza owner made available for sale the contrary. lected from up stream of general, we agreed that access to other property in Forest Drive alone. It is cer- Oneida would finish the road, northern Hobart. The process Treasurer’s Report tain that residential develop- own the road, maintain the for easement applications is Sincerely, ment on this property, as was road and approve necessary administered by the Division Gerald L. Danforth, Chairman previously intended, would easements on that road. All of Land Management. This Oneida Tribe of Indians of Greetings, the recently have disastrous affects to that remained was for the process was explained to Wisconsin elected govern- FY 2006 ment officials in Budget the recent election. Mr. Jim The FY2006 Doyle was re- The FY2006 elected as the Budget Meeting State’s Governor, for General Dr. Steve Kagen Tribal Council was elected as consideration Congressman of was held on the 8th congres- Saturday, July sional district, 23, 2005. and Tom Nelson However, due to Treasurer was re-elected to a lack of quorum, Mercie Danforth the House of the Business Representative. Committee approved the Congratulations to all of the FY2006 Budget at the August elected state and local offi- 10, 2005 Special Meeting. cials and thank you to all of The FY2006 Fiscal Year those who assisted with the came to an end on September Get Out the Vote events that 30th, 2006. The organization led up to the election and a has closed out all expenses big THANK YOU to those for the year and is working to who have went out and voted. complete the audit. The audit is expected to be completed Land Purchases by mid January. The prelimi- General Tribal Council nary September 30, 2006 approved a resolution that set Treasurer’s Report was pre- forth a goal to buy back a cer- sented on December 6th to tain percentage of our reser- the Oneida Business vation by a specific year, this Committee. is known as our 20/20 plan. FY2007 Budget This plan has been in place since 1998. The Tribe has The FY2007 Budget was made known for a long time presented at the Saturday our intention to repurchase September 16th General the land within our reserva- Tribal Council Meeting. A tion and our Land reporter. down and discussing the quorum was established and Commission has been the I feel that the Village of issues. the budget was approved by designated entity to accom- Hobart made some negative I am a member of the General Tribal Council. The plish this plan. assumptions and overreacted Oneida Nation, I am an elect- Attention! first month of the fiscal year The Village of Hobart has in regards to this purchase. ed official of the Oneida has closed and the organiza- stated recently that they are The Village President has our Nation Government, a tax- tion is off to a good start with not happy with one of our phone numbers and has been paying resident of Hobart, I Oneida Graphic Artists a positive variance of $5.7 recent purchases and in a informed a number of times live within the State of Oneida Artists sought to create million compared to budget. press release they identified that he can contact us if he Wisconsin and I am consid- Oneida Balanced Score card logo Annual Report that this purchase was sees there are problems. ered a citizen of the United The Oneida Tribe’s Annual “deceitful and counterproduc- Working these issues out in a States of America. I have Meeting is scheduled for The National Balanced Scorecard tive”. Unfortunately, the government-to-government many areas of responsibility Communications Team January 1, 2007 at 6:00pm in Village chooses to act in the manner, at a professional and I know that nothing can the Business Committee manner they are condemning level, through face-to-face be resolved by throwing is sponsoring a logo contest for Conference Room located at by specifically not giving a discussion is in all our best tantrums, calling the media or enrolled Oneida Tribal Members. the Norbert Hill Center. I complete picture to the public interests. But he chose to going to court. Both our gov- Prize money… encourage everyone to attend in their press release. react through the media and ernments will be here forever even though it is a holiday. The Business Committee by threats of litigation and by with no resolution if we con- $400 for first and $200 for second place. Also, please take some time has been trying to work with stating that instead of work- tinue down this path. Let’s sit The theme for the logo… to review the financial infor- the Village of Hobart Board to ing cooperatively, the Village down and discuss this and any mation provided in this year’s create an avenue for us to will act in a spiteful manner. other issue with a solution- “A nation of strong families built on tsi? annual report. We have come together to discuss At some point in time the oriented approach. Niyukwaliho t^ (our ways) and a strong economy” changed the format to include these types of issues. Village of Hobart has to come Happy Holidays! the Finance and Accounting Logo must be… Unfortunately these issues to a realization that we, the The Holiday Season is area’s within the Treasurer’s have not been brought up to Oneida Tribe, are not going upon us once again. I would Full color with ability to duplicate in black & Report to General Tribal address. We can not solve anywhere. Certainly we real- like to extend a safe and white. Council. Another new feature problems if the Village does ize that the Village of Hobart, Happy Holiday wishes to you of this year’s report is an not want to work with us to do which is located within the and your families. Deadline… update on venture fund pro- so. reservation boundaries, is not Your comments and ques- jects and investments. If you Friday, December 29th In a recent example, we going anywhere. We both tions are always encouraged have feedback or comments (Winning entries will be selected by January 8, 2007) had a meeting scheduled with need to work together to dis- and most welcome. We can on this year’s financial infor- For more information and/or to submit the Village and with no expla- cuss and resolve these issues. not continue to improve with- mation, please feel free to your entry, please contact Phil Wisneski nation as to why, the Village Utilizing the taxpayer’s out your input. Please feel contact my office at (920) at [email protected] or Pete of Hobart cancelled that money in litigation is not free to contact any of the 869-4360 as we are always King III at [email protected] meeting. This would have making that right decision Business Committee looking to improve the deliv- been an opportune time to and in the end simply results Members at (920) 869-4364, ery of this information to the discuss the land purchase in higher taxes and an inabili- or toll free 1-800-236-2214. membership. issue and work something ty to address needed citizen Elections out. Instead we are informed issues. Especially when all it Yaw^ko I would like to congratulate of their frustration via a news takes is a matter of sitting Mercie L. Danforth 6A (Y@=yahk) December 7, 2006 Kalihwisaks Oneida Business Committee Meeting Minutes

Regular Meeting 8. Follow up Reports/BC Directives from Previous Meetings Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to delete the August 11th and October 25, 2006 1. Law Office RE: Legality of Petitioner Withdrawing Petition September 8th, 2006 Finance Committee Minutes, seconded by Business Committee Conference Room Excerpt from October 11, 2006: Motion by Patty Hoeft to ask for a Vince DelaRosa. Motion carried unanimously. Present: Gerald Danforth–Chair, Kathy Hughes–Vice Chair, Mercie legal opinion on the legality of petitioner withdrawing petition, sec- Danforth–Treasurer, Patty Hoeft–Secretary, Vince DelaRosa–Council onded by Ed Delgado. Motion carried unanimously. 11. Legislative Operating Committee ( LOC)–None member, Melinda J. Danforth–Council member, and Edward Excerpt from October 25, 2006: Motion by Mercie Danforth to 12. Treasurer’s Report – None Delgado–Council member. defer this item to the next Business Committee meeting, seconded by 13. Oneida Business Committee Planning–None Excused: Trish King and Paul Ninham–Council members. Patty Hoeft. Motion carried unanimously. Response Submitted. 14. Executive Staff Meeting – None Others Present: Barb Skenandore, Charlene E. Cornelius, Justine Action: Motion by Vince DelaRosa to accept the Legality of 15. Legislative Affairs Update Souto, Tracy Metoxen, Carol Prendeville, Valder John, Russell Petitioner Withdrawing Petition report from Chief Counsel, second- 1. Head Start Budget Appropriation Update Metoxen, Cliff Webster, Brenda John, Greg Powless, Janice Hirth, ed by Ed Delgado. Motion carried unanimously. Action: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to accept the Head Start Peril Huff, Jim Van Stippen, Brandon Cooper, Karen Katch, Marsha Budget Appropriation Update as FYI, seconded by Patty Hoeft. Danforth, Lance Broberg, John Bestne, Donna Richmond, Julie 2. Chief Counsel RE: Legal Review on Tribal Environmental Motion carried unanimously. Denny, Wanda Diemel, Frieda Clary, Charlene Smith, Gina Agreement 2. SB 1439 Update Buenrostro, Tina Danforth, Cynthia Thomas, Dottie Krull, Loretta V. Excerpt from October 25, 2006: Motion by Mercie Danforth to Action: Motion by Patty Hoeft to accept the SB 1439 Update as FYI, Metoxen, Lyle Metoxen. defer this item to the next agenda, seconded by Vince DelaRosa. seconded by Vince DelaRosa. Motion carried unanimously. Opening Prayer: Curtis Summers. Motion carried unanimously. Response Submitted. Special Recognitions: Oneida Transit Certificate of Achievement Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to approve the Tribal Environmental Gerald Danforth arrived. presented to Kenneth Lund for 100,000 miles Agreement between the Oneida Tribe and U.S. Environmental accident & citation free and to Henry Baird Protection Agency – Region 5, seconded by Vince DelaRosa. Motion 16. Executive Session for 75,000 miles accident & citation free, carried unanimously. a. Tabled Business – None presented by Patricia Hoeft & Clifford 3. Chief Counsel RE: Research of Contract Assignment Transfer b. Old Business Webster. from one Entity to Another and the 1. Vince DelaRosa RE: Gaming General Manager Contract Authority under which it could be done Excerpt from October 11, 2006: Motion by Mercie Danforth to defer CAPP's “Every 15 Minutes”Video, presented (O.N.E./Seven Generations) this item for 30 days, seconded by Vince DelaRosa. Motion carried by Melinda J. Danforth & Justine Souto Excerpt from October 25, 2006: Motion by Vince DelaRosa to unanimously. direct the law office to research the contract assignment transfer from Action: Motion by Vince DelaRosa to defer the Gaming General 1. Call to Order by Kathy Hughes one entity to another and the authority under which it could be done, Manager Contract for two weeks for technical corrections, seconded seconded by Ed Delgado. Motion carried unanimously. by Kathy Hughes. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Oath of Office–Administered by Patricia Hoeft Action: Motion by Patty Hoeft to direct the Chief of Staff to bring 2. General Manager RE: WHEDA Alternative Housing Final Miss Oneida Committee: back specific recommendation regarding dissolution of Oneida Recommendations Heidi King – Not Present Nation Electronics (O.N.E.) Charter, seconded by Vince DelaRosa. Excerpt from October 25, 2006: Motion by Mercie Danforth to Oneida Library Board Motion carried unanimously. accept the WHEDA Alternative Housing update as FYI with final Charlene Cornelius – Present Action: Motion by Patty Hoeft to accept Chief Counsel's report on recommendations from the General Manager at the November 8, Oneida Pow Wow Committee research of contract assignment transfer from one entity to another 2006 Oneida Business Committee meeting, seconded by Vince Donna Richmond – Present and the authority under which it could be done, seconded by Melinda DelaRosa. Motion carried unanimously. Marsha Danforth – Present J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. Action: Motion by Vince DelaRosa to approve the General Manager's Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee Mercie Danforth left at 10:00 a.m. for scheduled meeting. request to enter into a Letter of Intent with RGH, seconded by Ed Valder John – Present Delgado. Motion carried unanimously. 4. General Manager RE: Print Shop Recommendations c. New Business 3. Approval of the Agenda Excerpt from September 27, 2006: Motion by Vince DelaRosa to 1. Neil Cornelius RE: Joint Marketing Agreement with a. Additions approve a 30 day extension, seconded by Mercie Danforth. Motion Harrah's - Request for Waiver b. Deletions carried unanimously. Action: Motion by Vince DelaRosa to approve the limited waiver of c. Moves Action: Motion by Patty Hoeft to defer the Print Shop recommenda- sovereign immunity for the joint marketing agreement with Harrah's, Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to approve the agenda, seconded by tion to the next Oneida Business Committee meeting, seconded by Ed seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. Vince DelaRosa. Motion carried unanimously. Delgado. Motion carried unanimously. d. Legislative Affairs Update e. Attorney Brief 4. Minutes to be Approved 9. New Business: 1. Land into Trust Applications Regular Minutes of October 25, 2006. a. Resolutions–None Action: Motion by Kathy Hughes to request the Secretary's office to Action: Motion by Mercie Danforth to approve the October 25, b. Requests establish a meeting with Land Commission, General Manager and 2006 Minutes as corrected, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. 1. Patty Hoeft RE: Oneida Marriage Licensing Process Oneida Business Committee to discuss acquisition policy issues, sec- Motion carried unanimously. Action: Motion by Patty Hoeft to direct the Law Office to assess and onded by Ed Delgado. Motion carried unanimously. evaluate the state of the Tribe's marriage licensing processes, proce- 2. Retro-Active Approval for Conflict of Interest Agreement - 5. Tabled Business–None dures and rules and propose recommendations within 90 days to the Hobart Litigation Oneida Business Committee, seconded by Vince DelaRosa. Motion Action: Motion by Kathy Hughes to retro approve the Conflict of 6. Reports carried unanimously. Interest Agreement with Dorsey & Whitney, seconded by Vince a. Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation (Qrtrly:Feb/May/Aug/Nov) c. Travel Requests DelaRosa. Motion carried unanimously. Lance Broberg –1st Meeting of the month. Submitted. 1. Kathy Hughes RE: American Indian Alaska Native 3. Data Collection Systems Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to approve Oneida Airport Hotel Research Advisory Board Meeting - Action: Motion by Kathy Hughes to direct the Law Office to work Corporation quarterly report, seconded by Patty Hoeft. Motion car- November 28, 2006–December 1, 2006, with Gaming Management and Gaming Commission to formulate ried unanimously. Albuquerque, NM recommendations to resolve the issues regarding DCS, seconded by b. Oneida Seven Generations Corporation (Quarterly: Action: Motion by Vince DelaRosa to approve the travel request for Vince DelaRosa. Motion carried unanimously. Jan/Apr/July/Oct) Brenda Mendolla-Buckley – 2nd Meeting American Indian Alaska Native Research Advisory Board Meeting, f. Audit Committee of the Month. Submitted. seconded by Patty Hoeft. Motion carried unanimously. 1. September 28, 2006 Minutes Excerpt from October 25, 2006: Motion by Mercie Danforth to 2. Jennifer Stevens RE: On^yote?a_ka Gathering Travel, Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to approve the Audit Committee defer this item for two weeks, seconded by Vince DelaRosa. Motion November 10-11, 2006 – Procedural Minutes of September 28, 2006, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. carried unanimously. Exception for 47 traveling Coach Motion carried unanimously. Action: Motion by Vince DelaRosa to approve the Oneida Seven Canada Bus g. Oneida Enterprise Development Authority (1st meeting of Generations Corporation quarterly report, seconded by Melinda J. Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to approve the procedural travel the month) Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. exception for the On^yote?a_ka Gathering, seconded by Vince h. Seven Generation Corporation Update (1st and 2nd meet- DelaRosa. Motion carried unanimously. ing of the month) 7. Travel Reports Recess/Adjourn 1. Mercie Danforth RE: Native American Finance Conference 10. Finance Committee Action: Motion by Kathy Hughes to adjourn, seconded by Vince October 16 – 17, 2006 August 11, 2006 Meeting Minutes DelaRosa. Motion carried unanimously. Action: Motion by Vince DelaRosa to approve the Native American September 8, 2006 Meeting Minutes Minutes Approved as presented/corrected on November 22, 2006. Finance Conference travel report, seconded by Patty Hoeft. Motion Excerpt from October 25, 2006: Motion by Mercie Danforth to carried unanimously. defer this item, seconded by Vince DelaRosa. Motion carried unani- Patricia Hoeft, Tribal Secretary 2. Kathy Hughes RE: Fee to Trust Consortium Meeting, October mously. ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE 24, 2006 Action: Motion by Vince DelaRosa to approve the Fee to Trust Consortium travel report and direct the Law Office to review the draft Next Regular Business Committee Meeting… MOU and recommend any changes to the Oneida Business Committee, seconded by Patty Hoeft. Motion carried unanimously. Wednesday • December 20, 2006 • 9:00 A.M. 3. Trish King RE: Great Lakes Tribal Economic Development Symposium – October 25, 2006 Action: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the Great Lakes Business Committee Conference Room Tribal Economic Development Symposium travel report, seconded by Patty Hoeft. Motion carried unanimously. Norbert Hill Center • 2nd Floor

The Oneida Business Letters... Good Samaritans Recognized… Committee honored Oneida employees Let there be Peace everything else I asked for. I and community mem- To each and everyone in would like to send my appre- bers for their work in the world...let there be peace. ciation for everything you all helping out the Bad To all the children near and have done. I wouldn’t know what to do if I didn’t have a River Band of Lake far. Superior Indians when To all the peoples and all family like you looking out for me. Thanks for all the they lost their medical races. clinic to a fire July 10, For we alone will cause help you have given me. I great things to happen. was lost for a while because I 2006. Those events of continued didn’t know anyone cared as Those honored were: love and caring...together much as you do. Thank you Connie Danforth, Al with our shared hopes and for all the support you have Danforth, Brian dreams of the future. given me, including my girl- Denny, Lynn Let there be PEACE! friend of Shawano. Franzmeier, Cathy May the Great Spirit guide Bachhuber, Pearl Sue A Stueber you. Webster, Norma Thank You! Oneida Gaming Division Flauger, Jason employee Name withheld at the request of the author Doxtator, Camille Support Sincerely Silva, Lloyd Powless, Appreciated Clarification April Skenandore, I would like to send my Carol Liggins, Jason thanks to my family that live The word ‘million’ was Denny, Robert in Keshena, Milwaukee and inadvertently excluded by McKindles and Green Bay for all the cards, the author, Ana Barton, in a Brandon Stevens (rep- letters and all the stuff I had letter to the editor published resented by Cheryl asked for; TV, shoes, clothes, on 11/22/06. Stevens.) money, guitar, radio and Kali photo/Dawn Walschinski Kalihwisaks December 7, 2006 (Tsya=t@k) 7A SStatate/Nate/Nationaltional Oneida Nation delegation report on Terra Madre conference Respectfully submitted by and obesity that is directly Chairman Gerald Danforth effected by the foods we con- Councilman Paul Ninham sume. It is for this reason that Jeff Metoxen we wish to re-establish a sus- Jill Martus-Ninham tainable food community We respectfully submit this based upon our traditional travel report to the Oneida foods. Nation community regarding the Terra Madre - Slow Food Next Steps… Conference held in Turin, By utilizing our communi- Italy October, 26 through ty resources, we plan to host a October 30, 2006. “Local Food Summit”. A local food summit will o begin, the Slow Food become the vehicle in which Movement was found- the community will be made Ted by a gentleman aware of the components of a named Carlo Petrini in resis- healthy food community. We tance to the opening of a will present and discuss the McDonald’s fast food restau- basics of; food sovereignty, rant in Rome’s historic Piazza food security, food communi- Spagna district in 1986. Since ty, genetically engineered then, Slow Food has grown and genetically modified into a world wide movement organisms and how they per- that defends “gastronomy” tain to large corporations such (gastronomy is engaging all as Monsanto, seed sovereign- human senses: touch, smell, ty, pesticides and fertilizers feel, taste and listening in the versus organic. We hope to preparation and consumption conduct the Local Food of good food). Slow Food, an Summit in the spring of 2007 organization dedicated to the and will promote healthy preservation and enjoyment community foods through of traditional and artisanal healthy community gardens. foods and the advocacy of Another initiative for the sustainability, now exists in Oneida delegation is to report over 104 countries with more and present to the Great than 80,000 members (sus- Photos courtesy of Councilman Paul Ninham Lakes Intertribal Council, a tainability is integrating avail- Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement, addressing 7,000 conference attendees during open- consortium of all the tribes in Wisconsin. We will present able natural resources into a ing ceremonies. system that respects and pro- the concept of food sover- motes the ecological balance goals, concepts and chal- eignty and promote a “tradi- within the natural life cycles). lenges specific to the Oneida tional foods day” in Oneida Food Sovereignty is the right of peoples, communities and community. The most imme- where all eleven tribes can Through it’s members and it’s countries to define their own agricultural, labor, fishing, food local chapters, or convivia, diate result will culminate in gather, prepare and honor and land policies which are ecologically, socially, economically the “Oneida Food healthy foods that are indige- Slow Food promotes taste ❝ education, conserves agricul- and culturally appropriate to their unique circumstances. It Sovereignty Initiative”. This nous to their respective reser- tural biodiversity and orga- initiative is built around vation. includes the true right to food and to produce food, which means choices. Choices that are spe- The Oneida delegation also nizes events (biodiversity is that all people have the right to safe, nutritious and culturally respect and nurturing of all cific to holistic health. “Food plans to work with OCIFS, life forces to perpetuate bal- appropriate food and to food-producing resources and the ability Sovereignty is the right of the Oneida Community ance in all aspects of food to sustain themselves and society.❞ peoples, communities and Integrated Food System, and countries to define their own hopes to play an integral part production, harvesting, ~ Food Sovereignty; A Right for All preparing and consuming). agricultural, labor, fishing, in furthering their mission to Political Statement of the NGO/CSO Forum for Food Sovereignty, food and land policies which provide healthy, local foods to Its publishing house issues 13 June 2002, Rome guides, recipe books, maga- are ecologically, socially, eco- the Oneida Community. We zines and essays on food cul- nomically and culturally will also engage Oneida ture. most international quality Christensen Fund for the community. As diverse as our appropriate to their unique Living in Balance (OLB) a circumstances. It includes the Through this report and food event. Over 7,000 peo- entire North American nations are, the same goes for grass roots organization com- true right to food and to pro- subsequent articles, we will ple from 150 countries, 1500 Indigenous delegation to our geographical representa- prised of community mem- duce food, which means that be introducing terms and con- food communities, 1000 cover transportation, meals tion. The delegation was bers, and led by Sylvia all people have the right to Cornelius-Waupoose, that cepts that we have become cooks and 200 universities during the conference, lodg- made up of various organiza- safe, nutritious and culturally raised the awareness of food familiar with over the past from all over the world ing, conference registration tions from across Turtle appropriate food and to food- sovereignty over the past year several years as we move for- attended the Slow Food and materials. Island; Gitigaaning Garden producing resources and the and have been instrumental in ward as a sustainable “food Conference. These delegates The forty-six member Project at Bad River ability to sustain themselves providing healthy, locally community”. A food commu- represented the three ele- Indigenous delegation had the Wisconsin, White Earth Land and society”. produced foods into our nity is a physically identifi- ments that make up the world opportunity to caucus during Recovery Project on the Food Sovereignty; A Right school system. able entity that holds values, of food: the traditional and the event. This opportunity White Earth Reservation in for All. We look forward to our interests, and common pur- practical knowledge of pro- allowed the delegation to Minnesota, Native Political Statement of the next article in which we will poses and which is engaged in ducers, the experience and bring forward issues that each Seeds/Search in Tucson, NGO/CSO Forum for Food report the progress of the seed saving, harvesting, creativity of cooks and the community faces. The dele- Arizona, Taos County Sovereignty, 13 June 2002, “Oneida Food Sovereignty breeding, animal husbandry, insight of science and gation separated into three Economic Development Rome Initiative” and provide infor- farming, fishing, food pro- research. groups to develop strategies Center in New Mexico, The “Oneida Food mation on the importance of cessing, food distribution, Chairman Danforth and to support our diverse geo- Traditional Native American Sovereignty Initiative” will “Seed Sovereignty”. We will marketing, education and Councilman Ninham were graphic backgrounds and Farmers Association based in include processes that inform the community of an other eco-gastronomic activi- invited by Winona LaDuke to address common challenges. Tesuque Pueblo, New Mexico promise to empower commu- initiative from Tesuque ties, in order to bring small- participate in this years Terra The sub-group topics are: and Arizona and Heifer nity members and restore Pueblo of New Mexico and scale, quality food products to Madre as part of the forty-six 1) Seed Sovereignty Project International to name food sovereignty for the the resolution put forward by consumers. individuals that comprised the Alliance: Seed a few. North American Indigenous Sovereignty Declaration, The Oneida community Oneida Nation. The overar- Governor Gil Vigil to the Terra Madre, mother earth ching issue of the Initiative National Congress of in Italian, first took place delegation. Winona LaDuke Resolutions will realize the efforts of the is an Anishinaabeg woman 2) Bio-Piracy: Protection of caucus. The Oneida delega- will address, as previously American Indians on behalf October 20-23, 2004, in the mentioned, health. Our com- of the Eight Northern Indian Palazzo del Lavoro in Turin. and the founding director of Native Resources tion will deliver the message the White Earth Land 3) Slow Food/Heifer home and relate the issues, munity is battered by dia- Pueblo Council as it pertains 5000, delegates representing betes, chronic heart disease to seed sovereignty. 1,200 food communities from Recovery Project (WELRP). Project/RAFT : Project 130 countries convened at the She is also an environmental Development event, including farmers, activist and renown author of Participating in the world breeders, fishermen, proces- numerous books regarding meeting was an honor that sors, distributors, cooks and Indigenous Peoples. Ms. brings responsibility. agricultural experts. Jeff LaDuke invited the Chairman It is expected that Metoxen and Jill Martus- and Councilman to primarily Chairman Danforth and Ninham attended this first assist the Indigenous delega- Councilman Ninham will ever gathering of world food tion with input for strategies raise the level of awareness of communities and returned to recover traditional, indige- sustainable food communities with invaluable information nous and unique food tradi- within Indian Country. In from a world-wide perspec- tions from a policy stand addition, they will bring for- tive. They not only participat- point. Also to work with ward tribal and public policy other Indigenous producers that supports the protection of ed at Terra Madre, but also who have been collaborating indigenous foods and presented in a workshop the on issues of food production, resources at the level of the importance of sustainability seed saving, community food National Congress of as it pertains to Oneida’s heir- system growth and globaliza- American Indians and other loom white corn. tion to coalesce our commu- international organizations. The second edition of Terra nities with comparable allies The responsibility of the Madre was organized in part- internationally (globalization delegation will go beyond the nership with the Ministry of is the process by which social caucus meetings. A commit- Forestry and Agricultural institutions become adopted ment was made to continue Policy, the Italian on a global scale). The invita- the work simultaneously in Cooperation for Development tion for Oneida Nation partic- our respective communities of the Ministry of Foreign Photos courtesy of Councilman Paul Ninham ipation from WELRP was a while maintaining a strong affairs, the Piedmont result of grant funding. Just level of communication. This Members of the North American Indigenous Delegation preparing for opening Regional Authority and the as the inaugural edition of will support the various ceremonies. Left to right: Shirley Trujillo, Natasha Smoke Santiago, Patti City of Turin. This event Terra Madre in 2004, this year degrees of capacity building Martenson, Elana Tafoya, Loretta Barrett Oden, Roy Kady, Jill Martus-Ninham, coincided with Slow Food’s was funded by the achieved and needed in each Andrea Hanks, Miguel Sandtistevan and Paula Garcia. Salone del Gusto, the fore- 8A (T#klu) December 7, 2006 Kalihwisaks SStatate/Nate/Nationaltional

SEOTS Office Hours: M-T-W-TH-F: 8–4:30PM South Eastern Oneida Tribal Services News Call for hour availability on the weekend, 384-7740 Monthly SEOTS hosts Harvest Feast and bingo Focus… Calendar Photo courtesy of Jim Kelly Southeastern Oneida Special Events… in December Tribal Services Harvest Contact List for Seots Feast was held at the Seots Board would like the community to sign up on a contact Marian Center for Non- mailing list. This would help the office to inform you of any Profits on 3195 S Superior changes and or short notices for meetings and classes etc. Street. The Gym and Please call Seots at 414-384-7740 kitchen was for us to use for the afternoon with It’s Your Choice Program for Teens about 70 people attending Program for enhancing reading skills, home-work help, devel- with plenty of food to go oping leadership skills, making healthy choices and also extra- around. Students from curricular activities. Incentives will be provided for attendance UWM were also there to along with evening meals and bus tickets to attend. Please call the We Indians program for sign-up 304-6111 enjoy this time with us. It Date: Tuesdays, Time: 4 - 6:30pm, Place: Seots was potluck along with the turkeys and some-fixin's Craft Class that were donated by Date: Wednesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 SEOTS. After dinner we Craft: Shawl Making, Cost: $10 plus the materials, enjoyed a few games of Time: 6 - 8pm, Place: Seots bingo before leaving to go home. Cultural Heritage with Randy Cornelius It was a very enjoyable Date: Thursday, January 11th Topic: Mid-Winter Ceremony afternoon to have dinner Time: 6 - 8pm, Place: Seots with many community Hoyan to be held at the New Years Pow-wow members and the hope of Look for a Seots table in celebration of Hoyan! - Coffee and seeing them for future donuts will be served. Check for time and place of New Years events. I would like to Pow-wow in the Milwaukee Native Voices Newspaper extend our gratitude for the World Famous Bingo Native Film Day Caller, “Huston Wheelock” Film to be shown - “Emerald Forest” True story about a man for the fine job he did for that searches for his son in the Amazon, and finds him to be a us. man living in a different world starring actor Powers Booth. Date: Friday, January 19th , Time: 1:00pm, Place: Seots American Indian Task Force on Domestic Violence Diabetes Support Group Date: January, Thursday 18th , Time: 10:30-12:00 - Lunch will “Helping the community be served, Place: Seots - RSVP - 384-7740 by December 20th navigate the system, help with resources and educate youth, For Your Information… families and elder about Housing Information domestic violence is a goal of the American Indian Task If you have any questions regarding housing in Oneida, please Force on Domestic Violence,” give the Housing Authority a call. Call 1-800-236-2214 and states Oneida Tribal Member ask for the Housing Authority and ask to speak with Lisa Vega Charlene Smith. or Julie Cornelius. FYI - Sweat Lodge Oneida Tribal Member, Women’s Sweat Lodge in the community is held weekly by a Charlene Smith (RN) along community member. For information call 383-7072 and ask with seven other Native for Dona. American community mem- Attention all Community Members---- bers serve on a subcommittee One of our young community members is in need of a “kidney for the Milwaukee transplant”. Jessica is now on the waiting list for a transplant. Commission on Domestic Its possible for any healthy person to be a donor. If you are Violence and Sexual Assault. interested, you can call Jessica’s nurse Nancy at (414)385- The Milwaukee Commission 2550. Tell them you are interested in being tested for a match saw a need to diversify and for Jessica, that is on the kidney transplant list. You may also for the first time in history it just call to ask questions of what criteria you must meet to be now has 32 diversified agen- a donor. Who knows you may be a match? cies with subcommittees that serve on the Milwaukee Jessica will also appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Photo courtesy of Deb Ushakow Information around the city Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Members of the American Indian Task Force on Domestic Violence. include: 211 Impact - Simply call 211 for help with (First row, left to right): Roberta Doxtator, Pat Ribbich, Tudy Tucker, and life/food/shelter/health/crisis intervention, etc. Diversified representatives Pow Wow AA Group - All Welcome - Thursday’s - 8:00pm, 1st serving on the subcommittee Charlene Smith. Second Row, left to right): Bagajakwe Madosh and Jessie Baptist Church, 1576 So. 78th are professionals and commu- Torres. Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center: 383-9526 nity members throughout the is a success that is still carry- needs to feel safe about whom munity helping when needed. Domestic Violence - Milwaukee Women’s Center: 272- city. The American Indian ing on into 2006. to go to for information when The members are Oneida, 5132/Ext.153 Task Force works with the One other program held is dealing with this sensitive Ojibwa, Menominee and Urban Circle of Voices - Milwaukee’s Native American specialized agencies, includ- an Annual Dinner and subject. The Task Force is Ottawa. Each member is Newspaper: 643-5510 - Vicky Rank ing the Milwaukee Police Dialogue. A major focus is to there to help them find the responsive when called upon Interfaith Program for the Elderly - Meals on Monday and Department’s Sensitive Crime present and educate the com- person they need to call, to connect those in need to Friday -11:30am , 631 N. 19th St. - First Unit. munity about our Native cul- where to get help, find a safe various agencies to promote Friday of the month at 5pm. The American Indian Task tural teachings and practices place and sometime find the and facilitate a better out- Special Notice -- Be sure to check your Kalihwisaks Force on Domestic Violence, that were used in the past and right person to accompany come. They have presented at Beginners Language in January at 9am Sexual Assault and in the present. Professional them to file a restraint. There events, seminars, the Vulnerable Population service providers come to the is not a discrimination of age, Wisconsin Professional Regular Events… (AITF) started out as a focus dinner as guests to hear a sexual orientation, women, Social Workers Association Oneida Singers group in the 1990's. In the Native guest speaker such as men, children, persons with and even at the County Court year 2000 three cities were Date: Mondays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29th, Time: 6:30pm past Chief of the Cherokee disabilities and elders. house. targeted to launch a Safe Place: Seots - Contact person John House (414) 443-0301 Nation Wilma Mankiller and Because of this the name, the The American Indian Task Oneida Language Class Night Program for youth and National speaker Peggy Bird, Task Force now includes this Force is applying for nonprof- Date: Saturdays, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, Time: 9:00 Beginners families. This was a pilot pro- present issues regarding vulnerable population in the it status, with the hopes of one - 10:00 Advanced gram that was to host an Domestic Violence. title. Therefore, the name day having a shelter for Veterans Walk-in with Rodney Pearsall - Benefits informational night about per- Understanding cultural needs now is American Indian Task abused family members. Specialist sonal safety, such as street and practices will lend respect Force on Domestic Violence, “There are grants out there for smarts, dating and relation- Date: Tuesday, January 2nd, Time: 10:00 - 1:00pm, Veteran’s to the Native population for Sexual Assault and special needs and we want to ships. One of the Safe contact person for Color Guard - Leon House (414) 543-1622 professionals that handle Vulnerable Population. A fill that need” says Charlene. Circle of Healing Group Information Night’s held invited guest domestic violent cases. name that includes all. The current Commissioner Please Call Rodney Pearsall for registration, information, and speaker Police Chief David Discussion, questions and The Task Force conducts Bagwajikwe Madosh of the time of meeting, Rodney Pearsall - Milwaukee Vets Center - Clark from the Milwaukee answers from the audience meetings at area agencies American Indian Task Force 414-536-1301. Meeting will be held at SEOTS. Sheriff’s Department to give help all to understand needs including Southeastern has a passion to help the Computer Lab some encouraging words to that others may have. This Oneida Tribal Services. They Native population, specifical- Open Daily for use (unless reserved for class) the youth. Before and after has eventually directed some start out with a prayer, ly the youth states “Reaching Mairn Meeting the speaker there was music, of the attendees to help find updates, and discussion on our children are important, so Date: Wednesday, January 31st, Time: 12:00 - 2:00pm food, fun, prizes and a movie the answer to their needs. new business. The subcom- it will be safer for them.” Place: Ignace Indian Health Ctr. 1711 S. 11th St. - The about safe dating. Safe Night The Native population mittee reaches out to the com- Gathering Place Seots Board Meeting SEOTS Mission… Date: Tuesday, January 9th & 23rd, Time: 6:00pm Attention: Van Trip The SEOTS office Our mission is to provide for the well-being of On=yote÷a=ka in south- Date: Wednesday, January 17th, Time: Departs Seots at 8am will no longer be eastern Wisconsin; preserving our culture and environment and returns by 6:00pm open on Saturdays for the next seven generations. Med Pick-up except for Oneida Dates: Wednesday, January 3, 10, 17, 24th & 31st Language Classes. The Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services (SEOTS) staff is here to serve you! Check your MEDICATION MUST BE CALLED IN THE FRIDAY Beginners- 9 am, Kalihwisaks for SEOTS News once a month for a listing of events. The office is located at: BEFORE THE WEDNESDAY PICK-UP Advanced - 10 am 2778 South 35th Street. Phone: (414) 384-7740 December 7, 2006 Section Two

Events at the Site II Community Center Teen Dance December 15 7:00pm to 11:00pm

Community Dinner December 20 starting at 5:00pm

Upcoming Events Throughout the Holiday Season! Grand Christmas 2006 Thru December 23 – Frank’s Dinner Theatre will take you on a won- derful Christmas journey at the SC Grand in De Pere.

Christmas Back at the Corner November 24-December 23 – This holiday show is a throwback to the first Christmas performance ever at the Sports Corner in De Pere. Darren Johnson and com- pany present a family-friendly Christmas show for all ages.

WPS Garden of Lights November 24 – December 29 (weekends) – More than 200,000 lights transform the Green Bay Botanical Garden into a dazzling holiday fantasyland.

Christmas Fantasy Parade November 25 – Ring in the holiday season in Two Rivers with the holiday parade at 5:30 p.m.

For more information on holiday events, or other events and attractions in Packer Country, visit www.packercountry.com. 2B (T#ken) December 7, 2006 Kalihwisaks

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“Happy feet” really moves Students pass bills in mock Senate By Shaina Powless moving, his buddies thought By Debbie Santiago, There, the bills ONHS sophomore that he was really cool. ONHS junior were brought in What a good movie for Mumble and his friends go on On Thursday, November front of the whole kids and, even, adults. an adventure to find out why 30, in the Business class where we I’m talking about “Happy their fish supply for food is so Committee conference room, decided as a whole Feet”, of course. low. So, they go to find the ONHS civics class had a to pass, kill, or bring I took my 6-year old humans. Mumble ends up “Mock Senate.” that bill back to the nephew to see it and he just getting most of the way on his Students duplicated the committees for fur- loved it. I also liked it. own, but is put into a zoo. process of the U.S. senate by ther discussion. The movie was full of When he moves his feet, he passing bills and introducing Posing as actual funny jokes and good music. sees that the humans really senators from vari- bills. “Happy Feet” is about pen- like it. So, the humans let him ous states, the stu- The students all wrote a guins singing to find a mate go back, but, Mumble has a dents actually had to couple bills that they wanted for themselves. But for tracking device on his back. stand up in front the “Mumble Happy Feet” this When he meets up with his to pass “just for fun” though room and present the process was a formal one. was not sooooo easy. Mumble friends and family, the their bills and was dropped when he was humans find him and all the Once the bills were intro- defend them while duced, the class was split into still in his egg shell. This penguins who once despised other “Senators” caused him to not have good different committees like THT Photo him for his feet are now danc- commented on why singing skills like the rest of ing along with him. The social issues, school issues, “Senator” Luanne Funmaker speaks from the floor in support they liked it, why the penguins. Instead, he had humans see this and work on and food issues. From there of a bill by “Senator” Frank Clary to give qualified students they thought a bill the talent to move his feet fast giving them more fish to eat. the groups “killed” or passed should be passed, or open campus privileges. The proceedings were part of a mock senate activity organized by ONHS civics teacher Lance to the beat of music. His feet In a classic case of “boy on for debated the bills they why they didn’t like moved almost as if he was tap Kelley with assistance from fellow social studies teacher Carol gets girl,” Mumble then gets liked and disliked. the bill and wanted dancing. together with his childhood Then, we took the activity it killed. Johnson and special education aide Richard Lambert. His fellow penguins would sweetheart and they are all to the BC conference room, It was a fun expe- sort of despise him for his happy. the same place that our tribal rience because we actually are killed. Kelley. Special Education Aid fast, active feet. Like I said before, this is a government does it discussion got the feel of how bills are The activity was designed Richard Lambert served as But when Mumble met a very good movie to see. Take and decision-making. passed and become laws or by civics teacher, Lance Speaker “Pro Tempore.” different species of penguins, your younger siblings or Mexican penguins, he found nieces and nephews. You’ll all Looking at college options new friends. When he heard have a good time. Example of Bills presented music and his feet started to ONHS “Mock Senate” Senate Bill morning just to go to school. “Energy Drinks” If school started 6 later in by Eldon Powless the day then I think that ONHS sophomore more students would show 1.Energy drinks in class 7 up and actually be on time. should be aloud because it For some kids it’s too hard helps 2.People stay awake to 8 concentrate that early in during class. If teachers the morning when they can’t would rather 3.Have people even 9 think. So school sleeping in there class that’s starting at 10am would solve their choice. 4.Teachers that at least 10 problems. allow Energy Drinks in their Social Issues Native class have 5.Students awake Senate Bill THT Photo and paying attention to them Community Service Americans Face Today College of the Menominee Nation Representative and what by Debbie Santiago Martin Stevens Jr. Cathy Delgado discusses future college plans 6.Their lesson is about. ONHS junior with ONHS juniors and seniors on Thursday, ONHS sophomore Energy Drinks do not cause 1 Be it enacted by the Senate Today Native Americans face problems like poverty, November 30. (l to r) Nick Cantu, Earl Elm, 7.Distractions. People main- and House of Representative jobs, alcohol, drugs and many other problems. Some tribes Kylene Hill and Cortney Reed. ly drink them in the morning of the 2 United States of have more better things in life like the casinos which were so 8.They are not all drowsy America in Congress assem- some get their “per cap.” So have casinos but there casinos We’re playing basketball in the first class. Then they bled, if a kid gets a 3 ticket don’t make much, so they don’t get much back. Not only are 9.Awake for the rest of they should be able do com- By Nick Cantu Those players should be that, but more than half of natives have bad land which their classes. That’s why munity service for the ticket they can’t farm or plant much. The reason for this is cause ONHS Junior able to hold their own until Energy 10.Drinks should be 4 instead of having to pay The boys basketball season senior Gavin Hill returns after the whites pushed us here and gave us bad land which they allowed in class. the fine. If a kid doesn’t is off to a rough start because the first four games. At that didn’t want. The drugs and alcohol also don’t help much. have a job 5 then how are Most Southwestern Natives live on poor lands with no there are only about eight point, it will be Truman, Nick, Senate Bill they suppose to pay it. Then good jobs that pay much, so when they do get their checks, players who are eligible to Darrell, Joe and Frank Clary School Should Start they give the kid a 6 certain they take it to the liquor store and buy liquor, of course. play due to grades and other or Dylan Wheelock fighting at 10am amount of days to pay it but athletic code issues. for the open starting spot. by Debbie Santiago That or they go buy drugs. Today we are fighting to gain that still isn’t enough. 7 I our language back because only so many can speak fluent- Overall the team should be It will be close, but right ONHS junior just think it’s dumb to give a pretty good this year having now it looks like Frank might 1 Be it enacted by the Senate ly. We are like this also because when our great-grandpar- kid a fine that they know ents were taken to boarding schools every time they spoke only lost a couple of seniors, get the 5th spot. and House of Representative they 8 can’t pay, and the par- Scott Lynk, and Anthony The boys should be able to of the 2 United States of their language, they got beaten, hit and some were even ents won’t pay so they know molested. Then they were sent home. Most of them didn’t Gutierrez. keep their record over .500 America in Congress assem- it’s not 9 going to get payed. Both the boys and girls this year. Obviously that bled, school should 3 start at remember their language, so they had to learn it back slow- So if they just give the kids ly. Then they tried to teach it to our grandparents, which travel to Kohler, Wisconsin means winning more games 10:00am. The school says community 10 service then this weekend for the annual than they lose, but it’s a that we have such an then tried to teach it to our parents which they didn’t try as they are giving back to the hard as our grandparents to teach it to us. Now there are Kohler Tourney. decent goal for the squad. 4 attendance problem, but community and also 11 On December 12, the boys The boys should dominate it’s because kids don’t like native schools out there that are teaching to their kids there working off their fine. the language of their tribe. travel to Keshena for our tra- most games on defense this to get up 5 at 5 6 in the ditional rival game. year because they work hard For in order for you to be Native, you at least need to be The Thunderhawks have a at practice on defensive tech- one-fourth of a tribe to be on the rolls. The reason why this talented starting five: juniors niques. The one thing the Kurt Angle has to go!! is because the white people said so. If we could go further Truman Powless and Nick boys can’t do on defense is on the percentage we would have a lot more people on the Cantu and seniors Darrell reach in. It’s been a hard habit By Russell Powless and Olympics, college sports and rolls that are Native American. Skenandore, Freddie to break since it seems to be Andrew Sitting Bear a European championship. By Eldon Powless Hernandez and Joe something they all like to do. ONHS seniors And he won King of the ONHS sophomore Christjohn. Over his athletic career, Ring. Native Americans face a lot of social issues today. They Kurt Angle has been a lot of But now it’s time for his face alcoholism. They face poverty because of what white things. bald head to go!!! people did to us. They stripped us of our land, our culture, Dear Santa… He’s got gold medals; he’s He’s giving people the and our language. They took our land and put us on reser- A Small Sampling of what $1,000,000.23 if I have a mat wrestler. grundie! vations. When they found out that the land they put us on ONHS journalists want under money left over.) He started out in Pittsburgh He’s a sellout. was rich with resources they took that land and put us on He went WCE! their tree. – Eldon Powless as a football star. crappier land. Ever since he won his title, • A Trillion Dollar Gift Card, • A top of the line piano ($1.2 His Olympic medals came Then they gave us food. But the food they gave us was he’s got too over-confident A Nice House In The million because pianos are in Atlanta in the 220-pound rotten. They introduced us to alcohol and disease. They and thought he was unbeat- gave us blankets and other stuff with small pox infested on Caribbean and a Jackson cool) and Cinderella freestyle win in 1996. able. Pollack painting ($140 mil- Slippers (one of a kind for He’s appeared on “US it. They also introduced us to fatty foods. That’s why today He’s also punked himself a lot of native people have Diabetes. That is why a lot of lion). $2,000,000). Today,” on numerous talk out, whether he thinks so or native people are alcoholics. – John Christjohn – Bret Metoxen shows, and honored in not, when he had the “Angle The white people took everything we had away from us. • The world’s most expensive • A Lamborghini Murcielargo parades. Challenge” and the only After that they copied our government and gave us laws fishing trip ($843,478 per ($273,000) and private He tried out for the wrestlers he beat were raw that say we can believe in what we used to believe in. week) and a “life” for Denis island off of New Zealand Pittsburgh Steelers because amateurs. Then he’d dance These are some of the social issues native people face ($714,500. I’ll also buy him ($35 million). they needed a fullback! around like he’d just beaten today. some good looks for – Twyla Danforth He was involved in the Batista! Kalihwisaks December 7, 2006 (Áhs<) 3B EducaEducationtion Oneida Nation Community Education Center Time Marches on and so do the numbers Scholarship Opportunities A few years ago we wrote Students continue to return to skills for the workplace. AM to 5:30 PM. Roberta J. Kinzhuma Memorial about our numbers and here the ONCEC to use comput- While our student enroll- Our doors are open. If you we are again. The ONCEC ers, do homework, write ment increases, our staff haven’t visited us lately, stop Oneida Elderly Services are delighted to announce the avail- GED/PASS/Tutoring section papers, and get tutoring assis- decreases, so you may have to by. If you had been working ability of the “Roberta J Kinzhuma Memorial Scholarship”. has surpassed the 5,500 mark tance. We have students from be patient at times when there on your GED and something This scholarship is in honor of Roberta Kinzhuma’s dedication and hard work that she put forth towards obtaining her in enrolled students since NWTC, Lakeland, UWGB, are several students in need of stopped you, come back. We Bachelors Degree. June of 1993. Nearly 2,500 College of the Menominee, help at the same time. We are will dust off your file and University of Phoenix, open on Saturday from 9:00 The Roberta J Kinzhuma Memorial Scholarship Fund is set students have either received continue on. If you have their GED’s, High School Kaplan University, and am until 3:00pm to give more up for women going back to school to further their education completed and neglected to diplomas or gained credits Capella University just to time to students who work and for their continued efforts in academic achievement. The let us know give us a call toward graduation from high name a few. The computer during the week and are in scholarship funds are generated from fund raising activities of school. Chances are strong section of the ONCEC offers need of our services. During (496-7860) or stop by 2632 S. the Oneida Elderly Services. that you are one of our stu- a variety of classes to help the the week we are open Packerland. Come see how Oneida Women are encouraged to apply for the “Roberta J dents or you know someone continuing student as well as Monday through Thursday old some of us have gotten. Kinzhuma Memorial Scholarship”. A $300.00 scholarship will who is our student. We span the student who wants to from 7:30am to 9:00pm. On Remember at the ONCEC be awarded directly to an individual meeting the following cri- the generations; once you sharpen skills or learn new Friday we are open from 7:30 you are in a class by yourself! teria: 1. Must be returning to school (Freshmen are not eligible) enroll, you are enrolled for Oneida Nation Community Education Center life. Lifelong learning is our 2. Must be single and female goal for our students. 3. An enrolled member of Oneida Indians of Wisconsin 4. Must have a 3.0 or B cumulative grade point average More and more students Winter computer classes announced 5. Seeking a degree or certificate in an accredited college are entering post secondary By Bob O’Donnell A class entitled Presentations, and Microsoft and/or technical school educational institutions. CEC Computer Instructor “Introduction to Microsoft Access. In addition to regular The Oneida Nation Internet Explorer” will be Please submit an application along with short essay regarding yourself, a copy of your last semesters grades/transcripts, Community Education Center offered on December 21 and classes, one-on-one training 22nd Annual and a copy of your tribal ID. has announced their December 26. The Internet and personal assistance is Applications can be pick up at: Oneida Elderly Services, ONES Science December schedule of com- Explorer class provides stu- available by appointment dur- 2907 S Overland Rd, Oneida WI 54155 or Oneida Higher puter classes. Classes are free dents with a basic understanding our regular business Education, N7210 Seminary Rd, Oneida WI 54155 Fair scheduled for all tribal members and ing of how to safely navigate The 22nd annual Oneida employees, and held at our the Internet, and find useful hours. Nation Elementary School Applications are due January 10th. Winner will be location at 2632 South information. The Oneida Nation Science Fair for grades 5-12 announced via telephone and tribal group-wise one week Packerland Drive. An introductory class on Community Education Center before the AMVETS Community Service Award Banquet. will be held on Thursday, In addition to introductory Microsoft Word will begin on December 14, 2006. Public Presentation will be at the AMVETS Community Service and advanced computer soft- Tuesday, December 19. is open Monday thru viewing will be from 4:00- Awards Banquet. ware training in Microsoft, Classes will provide students Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Small Gym. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Director Corel and Adobe applica- with an understanding how to The awards assembly will 9:00 p.m., from 7:30 a.m. of Oneida Elderly Services at 869-2448. tions, the Community use computers to type letters, be at 2:15 p.m. on Friday, until 5:30 p.m. on Friday and December 15, 2006 in the Big Education Center also offers resumes, reports and more. on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. First Ladies of Elegance Pageant Gym. classes for those new to com- The next eight-week class Green Bay, Wis.-- (November 28, 2006)- The Green Bay We are seeking individuals puters or who would like to how to use of QuickBooks until 3:00 p.m. For more Northeastern Wisconsin African American Association who want to be a judge for learn more using computers at small business accounting information on computer (NEWAAMA) announces its first-ever Scholarship Pageant for our Oneida Nation School work or home. software will begin on classes, software use training young ladies in the 12th grade with a minimum cumulative System Science Fair. Judges In December, the Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007. GPA of 2.5 and above, that are a resident of the Green Bay area are responsible for scoring Community Education Center Also in December, the or computer assistance, con- from all ethnic backgrounds. The pageant, established to pro- student projects. Previous will offer an evening class Community Education Center tact the Oneida Community vide contestants with the opportunity to have fun, gain expo- experience is not required. entitled “Introduction to will offer classes on Adobe sure, achieve greater personal growth, and enhance their edu- Judging will run from Microsoft Windows XP” Photoshop, Microsoft Education Center at 496- cational goals, is funded and dependent on contributions from 7:45am to 12 pm on starting on December 11. PowerPoint, Corel 7860. local businesses, organizations, schools and individuals. The Thursday, December 14th. A application for the First Annual Ladies of Elegance Continental Breakfast and Scholarship Pageant is due January 20, 2007, and the event Lunch will be provided. If Learning Center at the Civic will be held April 21, 2007. you are interested in being a To participate, one must submit an official application and judge, please contact Tracy By Mandy Schneider to see “Stranger than Fiction,” every day in the learning cen- three letters of recommendation from a teacher, guidance coun- Christensen at Oneida Civic Center and the seven to 12 year olds ter. Participation equals selor, and church or community organization. The entry fee of [email protected] The youth at the Civic were taken to see “Flushed rewards. Lastly, teens do not $100.00 must be sent with the application. Sponsors can be or (920)869-1676 ex.174 by Center have reached their first forget that the learning center Away.” The turn out was used to help with this fee. The application must be post- Friday, December 1st. goal of 500 character devel- at the Civic Center is here to great and the kids were awe- marked on or before January 20, 2007 to be considered, and Thank you in advance for opment badges. WAY TO GO some. help you not only with your can be sent to NEWAAMA, P.O. Box 683, Green Bay, WI your commitment to the stu- KIDS!!!!! The youth were Also, do not forget about homework, but with every- 54305. dents of the Oneida Nation thing from applying to col- The Northeast Wisconsin African American Association is a School System. rewarded with trips to the homework help. This is the movies. The teens were taken tutoring program offered leges to finding your first non-profit organization dedicated to making Northeast apartment. Wisconsin a better place to live, through promotion of com- Adult Only Basketball League will So, come on down to the munity service and cultural diversity awareness and enlarge- Civic Center Learning Center ment. bounce into action in January - there is something here for For additional information on the pageant, or to donate your everyone. support, please contact Nicole at 920-468-1601 or email to: By Amanda Riesenberg a seeded tournament. There Civic Center. Registration is [email protected] Oneida Civic Center is a $75 team fee, and all limited to the first six teams Form your own team and players must be recreation who turn in their registration come join us for this Adult members (a $5 fee). Rosters form and payment. Rosters Only Basketball League. College Horizons offered for Native must be all NDN players plus and payment are due January Games will start Monday, January 8, 2007 at the Civic two with a maximum of eight 3. Please make checks American high school students Center. All games will be players. Awards will be given payable to Sid White. Please A Pre-College Workshop College Horizons Web site to able for travel and tuition to the Champions. contact the Oneida Civic played on Monday evenings. For Native American Students see which schools will be at assistance. Each year College This will be a 7-week season, Registration forms can be Center at 869-1088 with any College-bound Native the East Coast or West Coast with the last two weeks being picked up and turned in at the questions. American high school stu- seminar. Native American Horizons awards travel assis- dents are invited to participate (enrolled members only), tance to more than 50 percent in a five-day college prepara- Alaska Native or Native of its students. Students may Circle B Bison Ranch tion course this summer dur- Hawaiian sophomores and indicate a site preference. 14520 Pioneer Rd. • Newton, Wisconsin 53063 ing seminars to be held at juniors with a minimum GPA Harvard and Stanford univer- of 3.0 (in academic courses) To download an applica- sities. are eligible. tion, go to www.collegehori- Robert Burrows, Owner Bobbie (Skenadore) Kreuser, Sales Students who participate in The College Horizons zons.org. 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After AIGC (American Indian SPECIES FAT CALORIES CHOLESTEROL IRON VITAMIN B-12 jungle March 1, please contact Graduate Center), Winds of GRAMS KCAL MG MG MCG Students will also learn College Horizons to see about various colleges and which site may still have Change magazine, Harvard Bison 2.42 143 82 3.42 143 universities, and establish spaces. University, Stanford Beef (Choice) 10.15 219 86 2.99 219 personal relationships with Cost is $150, which Beef (Select) 8.09 201 86 2.99 201 admission representatives and includes tuition, room, meals, University, Princeton Review Pork 9.66 212 86 1.1 212 college counselors that will all materials and transporta- Foundation, the College Chicken Skinless) 7.41 89 1.21 190 190 continue after the program is tion to campus from the Board and 41 of the nation's Sockeye/ over. Boston or San Francisco or Salmon 10.97 87 0.55 216 finest colleges and universi- 216 Ninety students will be San Jose airports. Students We take pride in producing award winning animals - State Certified Meat allowed to participate at each are responsible for their own ties. Member of the National Bison Association site. Please view at the airfare, but funding is avail- 4B (Kay#) December 7, 2006 Kalihwisaks Health More minority kids getting adult-type diabetes By Sheryl Kornman coupled with little daily Equality and UA's Mel and “My mom (a diabetic) has away. . . . The Challenger Middle Tucson Citizen physical activity. Enid Zuckerman College of a machine at home,” she said. “They can’t sit around and School program invited par- TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – Without changing their Public Health. “I eat a lot of vegetables, but eat McDonald’s. Their bod- ents to visit for their own Marco Melgar, an 11-year- diet and activity level, some Challenger School coun- my sister likes hot Cheetos.” ies are used to the famine, hour of exercise - salsa danc- old sixth-grader, has friends minority children could selors Sagrario Espinosa and Dr. Kurt J. Griffin, a UA and there is no famine now.” ing - after the children’s with diabetes, but he’s look- spend their lives injecting Maritza Garlant-Molin coor- assistant professor of pedi- He said adult diabetes in class, but none showed up, ing forward to a lifetime insulin several times a day or dinated the program with atrics and a pediatric endocri- children is “largely pre- the counselors said. without the deadly disease. attached to an insulin pump Ada Dieke, 26, a UA masters nologist with University ventable.” Garver said parents should The Tucson boy has with a needle beneath their in public health fellow, who Physicians Healthcare, said “Sadly, we see too many help their children develop learned that exercise and skin to regulate blood glu- designed and ran it. he sees more preadolescents children like this now,” healthful eating habits before good nutrition will help him cose. After UA funding ran out with adult-type diabetes, Garver said. “For all these avoid becoming a statistic. Some could die premature- earlier this month, Girl which usually doesn't occur kids, the answer is diet and they get fat. In Pima County, thousands ly from the complications of Scouts of America stepped in until after age 40. exercise.” And that includes infants, of Hispanic and American diabetes - kidney failure and with funding to keep the pro- Diabetic children are Griffin said young people he said. Indian adults struggle with heart disease. gram going. showing up at the UA are often not mature enough “Babies as young as 6 obesity and the challenges of Challenger Middle School The free after-school pro- College of Medicine's Steele to understand the risk they months already know what type 2 diabetes. Hispanics, in Sunnyside Unified School gram offers an hour of dance Children’s Research face and the importance of a they like to eat. By the time a blacks and American Indians District screens its children twice a month and an hour of CenterAngel Wing for more healthful lifestyle. child is in early adolescence, have higher rates of diabetes for diabetes. instruction twice a month on Children with Diabetes Even when warned that eating habits are set and diffi- than whites. Parents in the predomi- healthful meals and tips weighing as much as 300 they could lose kidney func- cult to modify.” Because of an upswing in nantly Hispanic south side about diabetes. pounds by age 12, he said. tion and end up blind and on Griffin said more frequent the numbers of overweight area are told when a child Nathaniel Bolivar, 12, a Sherman Garver, a dialysis for four hours a day visits to the pediatrician dur- minority children, more of needs to see a doctor to be seventh-grader at Challenger, research professor at the three times a week, many still ing early childhood may help them are being diagnosed tested for diabetes, and the said he took the class because College of Medicine, studies won't change their eating prevent diabetes. with adult-type diabetes. family is referred to publicly he’s at risk for diabetes. diabetes and said it's tough, habits or activity level, he “Pediatricians see the kids It’s estimated that at least funded health clinics. “I just wanted to learn particularly for Hispanics said. when they’re teeny tiny, and 40,000 American children A free weekly diabetes more so you won’t get it, and and American Indians, to To make an impact on a now have type 2 diabetes, the prevention program aimed at I can help my tata (grandfa- avoid the weight gain that diabetic child who is at risk, then they don't come in until type associated with adult this “medically underserved” ther) with it. He gets insulin leads to diabetes. “you have to get tough and they need shots for kinder- obesity. minority population is help- shots,” Nathaniel said. Historically, “these people hit them where they live,” he garten, and then they fall off Born genetically pro- ing teach some of the chil- Dieke chose hip-hop for were very active all day, said. “Take back the cell the face of the planet,” he grammed to store fat during dren how they can try to pre- the exercise part of the pro- farming and walking long phone or the video game. said. times of famine, many over- vent the onset of diabetes. gram to get the kids really distances,” he said. “Now These kids need limits, just “When the kids come to weight Hispanics, Indians “Defeating Diabetes moving. they’re not. And now they like toddlers.” see me, it's kind of too late.” and blacks develop symp- Through Dance and Diet” Kaleshia Andrews, 11, a have very calorie-dense toms of diabetes from a regu- began last spring as a project sixth-grader, said she’s “been foods that they consume - the lar diet of low-cost, high- of the University of wanting to learn about dia- deep-fat fried breads, the tor- calorie fast food and sodas, Arizona’s Center for Health betes so I know.” tillas. They tuck all that fat Give the gift of life… donate at local blood drive By Steven Gandy for two hours of paid time off check-in, the Red Cross will Kalihwisaks - authorized by a departmen- Donor Tips: need you to present your dri- You can help make this tal supervisor for any 1. Eat a well-balanced meal ver’s license OR blood donor holiday season a safer one by employee that is pre-regis- within four hours before giving the gift of life. The tered and completes the giving blood. card OR 2 other forms of ID. last blood drive of the year in screening on the day of the 2. If you have trouble with Thank you for helping keep Oneida will be held on blood drive. your iron count, it may our blood supply safe. Friday, December 15 from help to eat some iron rich 8am – 2pm at Oneida Family For an appointment call Requirements: foods. Fitness. The Blood Drive Oneida Family Fitness at YOU MAY DONATE… 3. Wear a shirt with appro- Committee and the American every 56 days (8 weeks) priate sleeves for donat- 490-3730. Red Cross are sponsoring the YOU MAY DONATE… ing. Either lightweight event and hopes to improve if you’re at least 17 years sleeves that are pushed up upon the last drives numbers. This Article was written old easily or short sleeves will Back in September, 27 with the assistance of sub- YOU MAY DONATE… make the process easier. people donated blood and if you weigh at least 110 missions by Dawn Krines- because of those donations, lbs. Please remember, upon Glatt 81 lives could be saved or YOU MAY DONATE… helped. Patient need exceeds if you are on some blood • Every two seconds, some- 900 donations daily in our one in this country needs pressure medications blood. ONEIDA region and it is up to the Red YOU MAY DONATE… • Only 5% of the eligible Cross and its donors to fill if you are on some diabet- population give blood. The Blood Drive demand for blood is out- th those bags. ic medications pacing the available sup- Friday, Dec. 15 , 2006 Employees of the Oneida YOU MAY DONATE… ply. 8 am – 2 pm Tribe of Indians of • Every day, the Red Cross if you have allergies and must collect over 900 Oneida Family Fitness Wisconsin are encouraged to are symptom free blood donations in our region to meet patients’ 2640 West Point Rd. donate their blood. General YOU MAY DONATE… needs. Manager, Debbie 3 days after dental surgery • Every unit of blood can be Call the Oneida Family Fitness separated into several Thundercloud and Gaming YOU MAY DONATE… components, helping save Center today for an appointment the lives of three or more at… General Manager, Neil if you receive a tattoo or patients. Cornelius both have piercing in a state that reg- • All blood types are needed expressed their support for ulates tattoo facilities constantly, but there is a special need for O nega- 490-3730 American this initiative . Tribal (WI-Yes; IL, MN, MI-wait 1 tive, O positive and B negative blood. Red Cross Resolution #4-5-95 allows yr.)

To the highest bidder… Community 3 Semi-Trailers 21 at 9:00 a.m. The following 3- Semi -Trailers will become available * Trailers will be labeled 1 thru 3. All sealed bids are to Meeting through a sealed bid process. The bidding process include: Trailer number, bid price, bidder’s full name, includes: address, and telephone number. The bid must be sealed in an envelope labeled trailer sealed bid and dropped Potential for Disability * Trailers can be inspected at Oneida Public Transit at off at the Department of Public Works, Attn: Amanda W1138 Ranch Rd. Stevens. Endowment * All Trailers are sold as is. Please inspect trailers care- * Sealed bids will be opened by Jacque Boyle, and fully before bidding. Amanda Stevens. * Bidders must be enrolled tribal members and be 18 Definitions years old or older.. * The highest bidder per trailer will be notified by phone on Thursday December 21, 2006. ~ Services currently offered * Bidding will start on Wednesday, December 13, 2007 ~ Services currently utilized and will end on Wednesday December 20, 2007 at * All trailers must be paid for by money order or 11:00 am. cashier’s check within 7 business days and made ~ Determination of unmet needs payable to the: Oneida Tribe. * All sealed bid will be opened on Thursday, December WHEN: December 14, 2006 6P.M. All trailers not paid for by January 1, 2007 will go to the next highest bidder. WHERE: BC Conference Room, All trailers must be removed from the Transit Department lot no later than January 5, 2007. Norbert Hill Center Kalihwisaks December 7, 2006 (Wisk) 5B Good News

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If you have a birth announce- ment, please send it to the Kalihwisaks Newspaper, PO Box 365, Oneida WI 54155 or call Yvonne Kaquatosh at (920) 869-4280 for more information. There is NO CHARGE for birth announcements. Please include baby’s full (first, middle & last) name, parents (first & last), d.o.b., weight (lbs. & oz.), length, grandparents (maternal/paternal), siblings (names only). Also, if the baby was given an Gerald Skenandore Sterling Nunies Marcus Webster Jerrel Kurowski Marcus Denny Indian name, please include Photo by H. Marc Larson/Green Bay Press Gazette the correct spelling and mean- Gerald Skenandore–Junior, Sterling Nunies–Junior, Marcus Webster–Junior, Jerrel Kurowski–Senior, and Marcus Smith–Senior. ing. Please include phone Not pictured is Dustin Doxtator–Junior. number where you can be reached during the day! Great work guys! From your Moms & Dads!! Nathaniel James 2nd Baumgart Nathaniel James Happy Golden Birthday Isabelle Baumgart was born to Alexis Lee Jennifer Andrews and Uncle Buddy! Daniel (DJ) Baumgart Madrid on December 9th November 14th and was ❤ ❤ 7lbs, 15oz and 191/4 inches You are so Precious! at birth. The proud grandparents are Thomas & Virginia Dessart and Penny Vandermuss and Jerry Andrews. Nathaniel has two siblings, Emily and Zachary. Maurice Martell Collins, Jr Maurice Martell Collins, Jr. Was born to Nicole We Love you bunches! Matchopatow and Maurice Mom, Dad, Bear, Elmo, ❤ Hugs & Butterfly Collins, Sr. On Wednesday, Gramma, Grampa and Kisses ❤ September 13, 2006 at all your Aunts, Uncles Love Auntie Dana 8:24pm. He weighed 8lbs, & Cousins XOXO Dulcinea 6oz and measured 19 inches long at birth. The proud maternal Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Preschoolers. Sanctuary staff from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. between 8-12 years old. grandparents are Cara will read the stories Do you want to experience Children must be accompa- Matchopatow, Ralph January Calendar of Events "Sassafrass" by Audrey Penn ice fishing, but not sure how nied by an adult. Cost is $5 and "Skunks Go To Bed" by to go about it or what equip- Tucker of Oneida, Animal Stories for January 15, 2007 per Green Bay resident and Wisconsin and the late Ted Bailey. After the story, ment you need? Make sure to Preschoolers: Skunks – Do at 1 p.m. Friends member or $7.50 per Frederick Matchopatow, Jr. They Always Stink? Children and their families the youngsters will participate sign up for the Sanctuary's non-resident. Of Keshena, Wisconsin. Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at can learn about skunks during in a fun craft project. Cost is Introductory Ice Fishing The proud paternal grand- 10 a.m. and again Monday, Animal Stories for $2 per Friends member and Workshop. Participants will Pre-registration is required parents are Virginia and Green Bay resident and $3 learn how to make their own by calling (920) 391-3671. Johnny Moffett of Chicago, per non-resident. fishing pole, what you need to For more information, call Illinois. Pre-registration is required ice fish and safety precau- (920) 391-3671. by calling (920) 391-3671. tions. If weather permits, par- Ice Fishing Workshop: ticipants can test out their new Visit the Bay Beach Wildlife Introduction to Ice Fishing fishing skills. This program is Sanctuary web-site at: Kalihwisaks Friday, January 19, 2007 recommended for children www.baybeachwildlife.com NEXT DEADLINE Kalihwisaks 2007 Schedule is…Thursday EADLINE UBLISH th D P December 13 @ December 13, 2006 December 21, 2006 4:30 p.m. with a December 27, 2006 Friday, Jan. 4, 2007* January 10, 2007 January 18, 2007 PUBLISH DATE January 24, 2007 February 1, 2007 of…Thursday, February 7, 2007 February 15, 2007 December 21st, 2006 February 21, 2007 March 1, 2007 March 7, 2007 March 15, 2007 Questions, please March 21, 2007 March 29, 2007 call: 920-869-4277, April 4, 2007 April 12, 2007 4279 or 4280 April 18, 2007 April 26, 2007 May 2, 2007 May 10, 2007 May 16, 2007 May 24, 2007 May 30, 2007 Wed., June 6, 2007* June 13, 2007 June 21, 2007 June 27, 2007 July 5, 2007 July 11, 2007 July 19, 2007 July 26, 2007 August 3, 2007 August 8, 2007 August 16, 2007 August 22, 2007 August 30, 2007 September 5, 2007 September 13, 2007 September 19, 2007 September 27, 2007 October 3, 2007 October 11, 2007 October 17, 2007 October 25, 2007 October 31, 2007 November 8, 2007 November 14, 2007 Wed. Nov. 21, 2007* November 28, 2007 December 6, 2007 December 12, 2007 December 20, 2007 December 26, 2007 January 3, 2008 The deadline dates above are the dates that material must be submitted to the Kalihwisaks Office. Deadline dates are Wednesdays (every other) unless otherwise noted, and Publish dates are Thursdays (every other), unless otherwise noted*. Material can be dropped off at the Kalihwisaks Office, Room 1400 (Basement Level) of the Norbert Hill Center, located at N7210 Seminary Road, or mailed to: Kalihwisaks, P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155. Information may also be sent via e-mail or phoned in to: Dawn Walschinski, Ph. #869-4277; Yvonne Kaquatosh, Ph. #869-4280; or Steve Gandy, Ph. #869-4279. You may also call Debbie, 920-869-4340 or 1-800-236-2214. The Kalihwisaks fax # is: 920-869-4252. Material must be received no later than 4:30 P.M. on the scheduled deadline dates. This is only a tenta- tive schedule. If changes in the schedule are necessary, the revised schedule will appear in the Kalihwisaks. 6B (Y@=yahk) December 7, 2006 Kalihwisaks To place a Oneida’s classified, call the Kalihwisaks Best 1-800-236-2214 Marketplace!!

Committee Holiday Business Opportunity Vacancy Classes Employment Opportunity Applications now available for community- Oneida Child Care Tsyunhehkw^ Retail Photographer/Reporter Parent Advisory Presents Winter/ Holiday Kalihwisaks based economic development funding Committee (PAC): Workshop Calendar MADISON-Community-based organizations and local offi- Position Summary: Three (3) Vacancies Sign up for One or All of This position will assist the Managing Editor with publishing cials seeking to promote business growth and development Qualifications: the Workshops to Create Your will want to apply for project funding through Community- of the Kalihwisaks. Duties include news-gathering, writing Shall serve a two (2) year Own Unique Natural or factual stories through interviews, photography, design and Based Economic Development (CBED) Program in the term Herbal Product(s), or Create a lay-out. This person must be able and Department of Commerce (Commerce). Application deadline Shall be a parent of the an Array of Gifts for the willing to work evenings and weekends to cover community is January 12, 2007. Airport Road Child Care Upcoming Holidays. events. The person who fills this position will be expected to "The CBED Program has played an important role in devel- Center or be a member of the Thursday, November 30, have the skills and abilities to perform most of the duties and oping strong organizational capacity to support local econom- Social & Human Services 2006 Corn Husk responsibilities at a minimal level under the supervision of the ic development activities," said Commerce Secretary Mary P. Program (Indian Child Doll Making With Judy Managing Editor and progress rapidly to independent perfor- Jourdan - Learn the basics of Burke. "We want to support activities that will have the great- Welfare, Child Protective mance of all duties and responsibilities. Board, Oneida Community corn husk doll making sup- est impact on local economies and the state as a whole." Health Center, Legal or plies included. Qualifications: The CBED Program awards grants to community-based Educational Institutions, etc. Wednesday, December 6, organizations for development and business assistance pro- 1. Must be an enrolled member of the Oneida Tribe of Indians Purpose: We provide the 2006 Dream of Wisconsin. jects and to municipalities for economic development plan- highest quality educational Pillow Class - Participant will ning. The program also helps community-based organizations 2. Associate Degree in Journalism, Communications or close- and support services to all be able to hand make 2 pil- ly related field from an accredited college or university is plan, build, and create business and technology-based incuba- children and families. We lows made of relaxation/ hol- required. (Must submit a copy of degree to complete appli- tors, and can also capitalize an incubator tenant revolving-loan empower the children through iday herbs. Bring your own cation if applicant currently possess the degree), or a High program. the use of developmentally special material or use our School Diploma, HSED Diploma or GED Certification with Commerce will show preference to applications that address appropriate practices. Our selection. Supplies included. two (2) years of Journalism/Photography experience, is the following program priorities: practices reflect the unique Thursday, December 14, required. * Support activities designed to develop or expand tech- culture heritage of the Oneida 2006 Glass orna- Note: Applicants who do not possess an Associate Degree in ments with herbal mix or based incubators. Community and build the one of the above or related fields will be required to formu- foundation for the next Seven herbal sachet with red & pink * Target promising and innovative community-based pro- late an educational plan to aggressively pursue and com- Generations. roses, lavender, patchouli, plete that plan within a specified period of time as approved jects that promote entrepreneurship Deadline date of lemon peel, orange peel, * Promote a regional approach to community development by the Supervisor. 12/11/06. lemon grass, lemon balm, 3. Must type forty (40) WPM. (Must pass a typing test which and encourage collaboration between multiple organiza- peppermint, spearmint.. tions to implement a unique or innovative solution to a Oneida Personnel will be administer to all applicants by the Human Resource Supplies included Department). local development problem. Commission: Tuesday, December 19, One (1) Vacancy 4. Willing and able to work evenings and weekends is required. To apply, or for additional program information, contact 2006 Bath Make 5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are Doug Thurlow, Commerce, 608/266-7942. Qualifications: your own Bath Salts/ Body Must be an enrolled mem- required. Must be able to interview, research, and assimilate Powders or Facial Scrubs information into interesting, well-written news stories. ber of the Oneida Tribe using Oil & Herbs. Many The entire combined mem- 6. Ability to meet and effectively interact with public is varieties to choose from.. required. Legal Notice For Sale bership may not consist of Supplies included. more than two(2) members 7. Knowledge of Associated Press style is preferred. Setting Time and Notice from any one division of the 8. Knowledge of the Oneida Community, its history and cul- General Electric Washer & Fees: All Workshops Cost ture is preferred. to Creditors: request for Oneida Tribe, nor less than $5.00 - Light Refreshment information. Dryer (electric) for sale. 9. Knowledge of and ability to operate recording equipment $150.00. 920.336.6656 seven (7) community mem- Served The Following estates are bers and photography equipment such as 35mm camera and dig- All Workshops held at ital camera is preferred. being prepared for probate by Shall serve remainder of Ridgeview Plaza, Suite #4 the United States Department term, ending April 7, 2008. Applications must be from 5-7 p.m. submitted to: of the Interior and/opt the See the The membership may not Phone 920-497-5821 to Oneida Tribe of Indians of be such that a conflict of Human Resource Department Reserve Your Spot Now! 2630 West Mason Street Wisconsin, Appeals language interest or nepotism is creat- (Space Is Limited!!!!) Commission, Office of ed as defined in these by- Green Bay WI 54303 Hearings and Appeals. All website laws: A. Nepotism is created Closing Date: We encourage every- Creditors claims must be filed by the following relation- December 14, 2006 one to become Food Safety on or before January 2, 2007. ships: father, mother, hus- For a complete description of this, and other available posi- involved in the Oneida Keith W. Skenandore band, wife, brother, sister, Class tions, go to: DOB 06/10/1952 Language. Please www.oneidanation.org daughter, son father-in-law, The Environmental Health DOD 09/06/2006 visit our website at: mother-in-law, daughter-in- & Safety Division's last Food Send all creditors’ claims http://language.oneidana- law, brother-in-law, son-in- Handlers Certification class and information relating to tion.org/about/history law, grandparent, grandchild, of 2006 will be held on Social Worker the decedent to the following step-children, step-parents, or Wednesday, December 13, 5- The United Amerindian Center, Inc., a non-profit urban address: significant other. B. conflict 9pm, Ridgeview Plaza, Suite Native American outreach / resource center located in down- Tina L. Figueroa, Probate of interest is a conflict 4. town Green Bay, is seeking a social worker to join our pro- Clerk, Oneida Tribe of between the private interests If you have already taken fessional team. The Social Worker is the designated advo- Indians of Wisconsin For the Best in and the official responsibili- the Food Safety Certification cate for each client. It is their role to interface, network and Division of Land Native American ties of a person in a position class within the last year, communicate with relatives, referral agencies and communi- Management, PO Box 365, of trust. A or any other rec- Recertification classes will be ty resources; ensure that quality clinical services are consis- Oneida WI 54155 Music ognized hearing body within November 15, Noon-1pm & tently and effectively delivered to each client in their case- Tune in to… the Oneida Tribe. 5-6pm or December 20, load; provide assessment, planning, consulting, education Closing date of Noon-1 & 5-6pm. All classes and referral services; develop and update information mate- Kalihwiyose January 8, 2007 are held at Ridgeview Plaza, rials; perform duties in alignment with the vision and shared Send your email Suite 4. values and goals of the United Amerindian Center and be Please call Stephanie responsible for adhering to the regulations established by the to Kalihwisaks@ WPNE 89.3 Guitar/Music Lessons Mineau, Environmental on your FM dial… *1-1/2 hr session per week state of Wisconsin. Health Technician, 496-5340 Requirements: oneidanation.org *$15.00 per session to sign-up today! Any session Thursdays • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and state license in Call Tony Kinzhuma that does not have at least 3 10:00PM to midnight 920-713-6808 people registered and present Social Work required. within 15 minutes of class • Have at least one year experience working directly with start time will be cancelled. outpatient interventions in a community health setting Classes will resume again serving individuals of all ages providing assistance with beginning April -December housing, benefits eligibility, and AODA issues. 2007. • A current working knowledge of government/private programs and resources. • Possess socio-cultural sensitivity with an appreciation for DIGNITY diversity. Kalihwisaks • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; adaptable NEXT DEADLINE to varying situations, people, and departmental needs; experience in working as a team member in a fast-paced is…Wednesday You are David environment; efficient computer skills. November 29th, 2006 • Must successfully pass background, criminal history and They are Goliath @ 4:30 P.M. with a caregiver misconduct check in accordance with the PUBLISH DATE Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check Law. of…Thursday, December 7th, 2006 Deadline to be considered: December 11, 2006 We are your slingshot Questions, please call: 920-869-4280, Interested candidates, please send your resume and cover 4279 or 4277 letter to: United Amerindian Center, Inc. Toll Free: ATTN: Recruitment “I was in a motorcycle accident, and I nearly lost my leg. They did a 1.800.236.2214 ext. 4277, 4279 or PO Box 2248 great job handling my case. The settlement gave me peace of mind 4280 Green Bay, WI 54306-2248 and something to fall back on.” - Greg, Oneida Divorce Setting up a new business? Selling Your Home of Land? For It’s hassle-free and It’s hassle-free and Recka & Joannes Atty. Joe Recka Women easy with our help. easy with our help. Howard 435-8159 Atty. Jim Lewis Atty. Jim Lewis Atty. Jim Lewis Howard 434-2777 Howard 434-2777 Howard 434-2777 Kalihwisaks December 7, 2006 (Áhs<) 7B Health/Environment Heifer International works with tribes Greetings from the Farm to develop community based foods As is my semi annual cus- with this customer we vaccination and worming. Submitted by Susan through creation of sustain- Sustainable agriculture has tom, I wanted to drop a mes- received at no cost about four The farm staff is the work- Daniels able livelihoods for participa- typically helped raise the bar sage on the farms progress million gallons of liquid ing crew for the Buffalo so Upper Midwest Field Coordinator tion in that food system. on farming practices in terms this fall. manure, (liquid gold) applied the farm staff will be working Heifer International is a Heifer International has of their impact on the envi- It has been a busy fall, and to a number of acres, staying on designing and building a non-profit organization work- field staff located across the ronment, economic realities as of November 15th, we can with in compliance regula- corral at the buffalo site serving with communities to end country. Susan Daniels, and social relationships. say all field work is complet- tions and all other issues ing two main purposes: hunger and poverty and care Upper Midwest Field Driven to save family farming ed. involved. 1. Safety to workers, for the earth. Since it began Coordinator, joined the Heifer and small farms, the move- This fall we will still be This liquid manure should 2. Safety and lower stress in 1944, Heifer has helped 7 International staff in ment has been largely based tiling about 50 acres. We were show a plus for our fertilizer to the animal. million families in 50 coun- February, 2006. Her office is in rural areas. able to thoroughly accom- cost in the future, due to the Behind the farm work tries including the United located in Shawano, Community food security plish long overdue tillage and nutrient value in the manure. scenes these accomplishment States. Heifer partners with Wisconsin. Susan has been emphasizes the need for we are very happy to report The Oneida Nation Farms could not happened without a community groups to form assigned to work with indige- everyone to have access to this accomplishment to you. participated for the second very good work force. My development plans with spe- nous communities both on good quality, culturally Our contract with Tidy year in the state corn grain Thanks to my Ag workers, cific goals. Partners learn and off reservation in appropriate food. It seeks to View Farm, I feel has worked plot, with reports that yields Gary Fischer, Leo how to care for animals and Minnesota, Wisconsin and move beyond “food pantries very well this year. We con- were impressive considering Mencheski, Duane Ihde, grow crops in ways that can Michigan. and soup kitchens” to verted most of the corn grain the rain fall and weather con- Chris Cornelius, Karla be sustained for future gener- Susan works with Paul addressing underlying causes acres to silage, because of the ditions for this area. Habeck and Scott ations. Heifer provides Smith, Director of the of food insecurity and hunger. wet spring causing replant The 580 acres of soybean Schumacher. I want to com- expertise in animal health, Indigenous Peoples Initiative Given its drive to meet the acres, which caused the corn crop did relatively well, aver- mend my two ET workers, water quality, gender equity, of Heifer International. needs of the “food insecure” to be very uneven in moisture. aging about 42-45 bushel to Karla and Scott, they are both the environment and commu- Paul’s office is located in populations, this movement This conversion of selling the acre, all sold with an aver- excellent workers in all areas, nity development. Green Bay, Wisconsin. has had a more urban audi- silage was a big savings for age of $5.61 bushel. always nice to see the smiles The USA Country Program Together, Paul and Susan ence. the Farm in the areas of fuel, Alfalfa crop production on their faces. As always a of Heifer International, has as have been working to get the Heifer’s USA Country as well as labor, because the yielded excellent, plus we huge Thank You to Patricia its strategic plan, to incorpo- word out in Indian Country Program is working hard to customer did all the harvest- were able to sell a couple Cornelius, Farm Manager, rate projects around a that field staff is available to develop and integrate these ing. The price paid for silage hundred acres of fourth cut- and Marlene Westgor, Farm Community Based Just Food native communities. While two national movements, was converted to the price ting, due to the fact we pro- Administrative Assistant, for Systems and Food Paul is responsible for devel- extending our impact with paid on the grain market rate, duced enough in storage for putting up with me thru har- Sovereignty (CBJFS). The opment of projects in all of and beyond projects, families still giving the farm a good our operation. vest. Great Gals to work USA Country Program has the United States and Canada, and partners to community- return. This price is based on The entire livestock herd is with! nearly 100 projects in 29 Susan’s focus is in this three based, just food systems that the market for a one year peri- producing excellent, we just Agriculturally yours, states across the country. The state area. have the potential to relieve od and the final adjustments weaned off several 700 pound vision of the USA Country As Heifer staff, we seek poverty-reproducing forces in will be made to the farm after calves born this spring The Denny VanVreede, Farm Program is: long-term solutions that build our society. the first of the year. beef fall roundup for the beef Supervisor To help build just food sys- the capacity of communities To learn more about Heifer Along with our contract and buffalo is complete with tems through community- to work together to address International and its project, based planning efforts that nutritional, economic, envi- visit their website at: provide high quality, cultural- ronmental and social needs www.heifer.org. or contact What triggers bird migrations ly appropriate foods to all through family-scale agricul- Susan Daniels, Upper Bill Koonz community members – espe- tural projects. Its success Midwest Field Coordinator Specialist – Environmental cially those with genuine depends upon the active par- at: [email protected] Protection need – and alleviate poverty ticipation of community or 715-758-6095. Local animals, especially members. birds, have been reacting to, and interacting with, daily Be aware of cold weather dangers and seasonal weather changes for thousands of generations. Submitted by Marty issued when ice and snow are danger when it's bitterly cold, Many of the rituals, beliefs Antone expected to hinder travel, but especially when the wind is and folklore of our forefathers Severe winter weather can not seriously enough to blowing. Mittens, hats, a came from direct observation dramatically increase season- require warnings. warm covering for the face of how animals reacted to al deaths and injuries Extreme Cold and warm, dry socks can pro- environmental conditions. To protect yourself and Your body, like that of any tect you from frostbite. Watching wild animals was a your family against the haz- warm-blooded creature, Hypothermia valuable information source ards of winter storms - bliz- strives to keep its temperature When core body tempera- for predicting weather close to 98.6 degrees F. When zards, heavy snows, freezing ture drops below 95 degrees changes prior to modern the body's thermostat senses rain or sleet - you should fol- F, a person becomes confused weather forecasting. All ani- that it's becoming too cold, it low these safety tips: and disoriented. At first shiv- mals are dependent upon tries to warm up by constrict- Freezing rain or freezing ering is violent; but as the weather for guiding their ing blood vessels near the drizzle is forecast when temperature falls, shivering lives. skin. This reduces the amount decreases. The result can be Climate and day length are Kalihwisaks file photo expected rain is likely to of blood flowing near the unconsciousness and possibly freeze as soon as it strikes the skin, so the blood loses less the two major factors Eagles will stay in an area as long as there is an ground, putting a coating of heat to the air. Shivering death. Bitter cold isn't neces- involved in the timing of bird adequate food source. migrations. Birds that ice on roads and walkways. If begins and that also warms sary for hypothermia. People movement toward the south cold that pushes them to a substantial layer of ice is the body. The two key dan- who are very old or very migrate to the tropics respond side of the cage as light is migrate, it is the difficulty in expected to accumulate from gers of becoming too cold are young are more vulnerable to the sun’s angle and day taken away. Birds can be finding food. Bird beaks have the freezing rain, a winter hypothermia and frostbite. because the body is less able length to initiate migrations fooled to be completely out of adapted over thousands of storm warning is issued. If skin becomes cold to regulate its temperature. A both north and south. The cli- sink with actual day length, generations to feed on partic- Sleet is small particles of enough, it can actually freeze. key defense is to wear wool, mate in the tropics changes responding only to artificial ular foods. If those foods are ice, usually mixed with rain. When that happens, ice crys- not cotton, clothing. When very little so when the time is hours of light. The term given not available the birds may If enough sleet accumulates tals form and damage tissue. cotton gets wet, it draws heat right the birds trust that con- to this phenomenon is not be able to feed even if a on the ground, it will make Ears, nose, hands and feet are away from the body. Wool ditions for the trip will be “zugunruhe” (a word credit- food source is available that the roads slippery. the most vulnerable. The continues to insulate even appropriate for them to fly ing German scientists who would provide their nutrient Travelers' advisories are defense is to be aware of the when it's wet. north. An illustration that day first studied the phenome- needs. Woodcock, for exam- length and not weather is non). ple, have a rather unique bill responsible for some bird Birds that respond to cli- adaptation. They can open Local food summit offered migrations is the documented mate include those that only the very tip and suck up an On January 4th, farmers, tions, community kitchens, information about the confer- annual, same date, spring migrate as far south as neces- earthworm without having to farm group leaders, nonprofit and marketing campaigns, ence, please contact Jane return of swallows to San sary to deal with the environ- open their entire beak. This advocates, educators, and oth- will be discussed at the Hansen, 715-339-2555, Juan Capistrano, California. mental conditions (climate adaptation is not much help if ers will gather to share infor- Wisconsin Local Food [email protected] Sometimes this blind faith and food). For some species, the ground is frozen. mation on efforts around the Summit. or Rose Skora, 262-857-1948, can lead to the deaths of mil- migration may not be every When you observe birds or state to expand Wisconsin’s If you are a part of a local [email protected]. lions of birds due to weather year or it may relate to habitat other animals try to under- local food markets. food effort, the Summit will Registration is $30 if conditions or food shortages or food availability. Large stand how they have adapted Wisconsin is a leader in offer an excellent opportunity received by December 11th along the flight path. numbers of Canada geese and to live where they do. local food innovations with a to share your experiences and and $40 after that date. For a Scientists have studied how mallard ducks, for example, Watching how birds and other large and growing number of learn from others around the listing of some of the birds that migrate to the trop- will stay here in the winter if animals react to weather and farmers markets and state. Brian Halweil of the Wisconsin local food projects ics react to day length. By food is available (snow is not day length changes will pro- Community Supported WorldWatch Institute and and a link to the registration putting birds in cages and too deep) and open water is vide insight into how our Agriculture (CSA) farms. author of “Eat Here: brochure, please go to: monitoring their movements present. Bald eagles, red- forefathers used animals to Building on these successes, a Reclaiming Homegrown http://aic.uwex.edu/local- within the cages scientists tailed hawks and most owls shape their daily lives. number of initiatives around Pleasures in a Global food.cfm found that there is a definite do not migrate if food is avail- Animals were used for more the state are attempting to Supermarket” is the keynote The Wisconsin Local Food increase in activity on the able on or close to their sum- than food and clothing. They expand local food markets by speaker. Rod Nilsestuen, Summit is supported in part north side of the cage as more mer breeding territory. were an early warning system increasing institutional pur- Secretary of the Wisconsin from a USDA Agriculture and sunlight is simulated and a For most birds it is not the for weather changes. chasing of Wisconsin grown Department of Agriculture, Entrepreneur Education products. From schools to Trade and Consumer Grant, UW Cooperative hospitals, farmers and others Protection will be speaking Extension and a variety of White buffalo calf killed in thunder storm are connecting with institu- during the lunch which will organizations including the JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) to where he found the dead The first white buffalo, tional buyers to expand their feature locally grown foods. Department of Agriculture, ~ A white buffalo calf born in animals with burn marks, Miracle, was born Aug. 20, markets. These efforts and The Summit will take place Trade and Consumer August was among five buffa- near a tree. 1994, died in 2004. other innovations, including in Stevens Point on January Protection, Michael Fields lo killed by lightning at a He said the lightning dur- A second white buffalo farmer-owned produce auc- 4th. To request a brochure or Agricultural Institute, etc. farm near Janesville, farmer ing a thunderstorm Sunday born in 1996 died after three Dave Heider said Monday. night apparently hit the tree days, Heider said. Heider said he went to and all five buffalo. He said the latest white ONEIDA Oneida Family Fitness check on the animals Monday Heider’s farm has seen the buffalo calf was a male 2640 West Point Rd. morning before going to birth of three white buffalo - named Miracle’s Second Blood Drive Call the Oneida Family Fitness work, and the mother of the animals that are considered Chance. th American Friday, Dec. 15 , 2006 Center today for an appointment white buffalo calf was walk- sacred by many American “He was born in a storm Red Cross ing around, grunting, so Indian tribes as omens of and died in a storm,” he said. 8 am – 2 pm at… 490-3730 Heider followed her up a hill good fortune and peace. 8B (T#klu) December 7, 2006 Kalihwisaks Oneida Nation Farms N6010 Country Road C Seymour, WI 54165 • 920-833-7952 [email protected]

We Sell Individual Cuts of Oneida Black Angus Beef. Natural Black Angus Meat Sales $2.25/lb. Hanging Weight Buffalo Meat Sales $3.50/lb. Hanging Weight No added hormones, steroids, antibotics and no added animal by-products to our natural feed.

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Directions to Apple Orchard: Directions to Oneida Nation Farms: Hwy 29 East to Cty U to Hwy 54, 1 mile east on Hwy 29 east to Hwy 55 south to Seymour at stop & go light Hwy 54, Located on Hwy. 54 take 54 East to Hwy Right 3 miles South 5 miles west of Hwy 41, 3976 W. Mason Street, Oneida, WI 54155

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