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PRESORTED STANDARD Inside this Sota Sota Per Copy U.S. POSTAGE US Rep. Kristi Noem visits TZTS, SWO Tribal administration building PAID Roll-over accident claims two lives WILMOT, SD PERMIT NO. 1 Tribe introduces new “2501” program Postmaster: Change service requested SWC Commencement Saturday, May 16th at Omniciye Tipi Sota Iya Ye Yapi, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279 ¢ Highlights of 2015 SWO Earth Day Walk, Part II; Photos by John Heminger Contents – Time-Dated News/Do Not Delay BIA 700 detour underway for summer; Please use alternate routes Mailed at Wilmot, SD, Monday, May 4, 2015 SD Governor Daugaard to visit Lake Traverse Reservation May 13th Jeffers Petroglyphs site open to visitors 75 Nicole Welch named Vice President of NDSU Native student organization Publication of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968 Vol. 46 May - Wojupi Wi - “Moon of Planting” - Anpetu Iyamni - May 6, 2015 No. 18 U.S. Representative Kristi Noem At noon Rep. Noem came to the accepted an invitation to visit Agency Tribal administration building and met Village extended by Dr. Sherry Johnson, SWO Tribal Chairman Bruce Renville, SWO Education Coordinator. members of Tribal Council, and others. Meeting the When visiting with Council Representative and members and the Chairman the speaking with her at a discussion centered on housing, health recent Wambdi away care, and the justice system. basketball game, Dr. She was given a tour of the facility Meeting with SWO Tribal Chairman Bruce Renville and Lake Johnson asked and by Tamara St. John, THPO, and Traverse Councilman Dave Flute. Kristi Noem said yes to come to Tiospa Councilman Dave Flute. Zina Tribal School and SWO Tribal Afterwards she was shown artifacts in headquarters. the Tribal Archives. The Congresswoman and an aide Here are photo highlights by Sota came to TZ in the morning last Monday, reporter/photographer John Heminger. April 27th, toured the school with Dr. (Photos by Crystal Owen on page Heath, Mindy Crawford and met with two.) other faculty and students. DelRay German talks with Kristi Noem. Congresswoman Noem gets a close look at artifacts in the Pickup Tribal archives. rollover Rep. Kristi9 Noem with Dr. Heath and Mindy Crawford claims lives on her tour of TZTS last Monday morning. A rollover accident Saturday afternoon has claimed two lives and left a third person seriously injured. Authorities report the driver, 46-year-old Waylon Horne and a passenger, 53-year-old Keith DuMarce, died in the crash, which occurred around 5:30 p.m. near Veblen. A second passenger, Carson LaBatte, received life-threatening injuries. Waylon was driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck north of 449th Ave. and two miles south of Highway 25, when he lost control. The truck went into the ditch and rolled several times. THPO Director Dianne Desrosiers greets Rep. Neither of the passengers were Hoem and questions her ab out her stand in favor wearing seat belts and were ejected of Keystone XL. in the crash. Carson remains hospitalized. The Highway Patrol has said Rep. Noem gets a tour of the new Tribal administration building. that alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the crash, which remains under investigation. “A Balanced Woman, for a Balanced Family” experienced by a child during gestation, infancy, or presentation is the result of examination into early childhood which can have lasting effects on brain several interrelated traumas that affect the health development. In an effort to increase opportunity for its and needs expressed by the respective board members. of communities, and was inspired by public health Each of these topics is described in terms of members, the Tribe has initiated the new 2501 program. Using the survey information, training workshops, priorities expressed by the Tribal Chairmen and Tribal their causes and consequences for short- and long- This project is designed to enable socially forums, and educational materials will be developed and Health Directors in the Northern Plains area in recent term health and well being, and their connection to disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, including veterans, provided to all members including youth, unemployed, years. downstream maternal and to successfully acquire, own, operate, and retain farms underemployed, and other current or prospective This event will child health (MCH) concerns and ranches. It will also operators residing in the be combined with a like drug and alcohol assure equitable participation Lake Traverse Reservation. Community Health Fair use, domestic violence, in the full range of USDA Many specialized sources at the Sisseton Wahpeton incarceration, and others. programs available to them. are available for training College omniciye tipi next The presentation ends with There is a growing including USDA agencies Wednesday, May 13th. a discussion of resilience - interest in using our own like the Farm Service The presentation psychological strength which land to the benefit of Agency, Natural Resource provides an overview of: can help us adapt in positive individual landowners Conservation Service, and *Historical Trauma: ways to negative life events and the tribe. With limited job opportunities for Rural Development. Specialists from South Dakota and collective and emotional and - and how it can be fostered. young people and veterans, it is important to provide North Dakota State Agricultural Extension Agencies psychological injury that This latter segment, as well knowledge, educational material, and financial know- and consultants may also be used. occurs both over the lifespan as that regarding ACEs, was how to those who want to begin careers in agricultural The 2501 program will start by visiting the 7 and across generations, stemming from a variety of prepared Carol Redding of fields. These can include many things such as farming, districts beginning in May to explain the program and traumatic experiences; Sparrow Consulting, LLC, an expert on the CDC’s ranching, alternative crops, hay, vegetables, and start the survey process. Helena LaBatte, Outreach *Adverse Childhood Experiences (or ACEs): ACE Study and the topic of resilience. livestock management, as well as natural resource Worker, and Tom Martin, Outreach Coordinator, have specific categories of trauma experienced during The presentation will be facilitated by three protection and care. been employed by the Tribe for the program and can be childhood (including abuse, neglect, and household Balanced Woman, Family The 2501 program has 2 employees who will reached at the Tribal Realty Office. dysfunction); and, Continued on Page 2 work with each of the 7 districts to survey the interests *Toxic Stress: long-term, unresolved stress Chairman Renville and Captain Gary Gaikowski visit with Rep. Noem about justice issues. (Photo courtesy of Crystal Rep. Kristi Noem receives Dakota Owen.) Language instructional material. (Photo courtesy of Crystal Owen.) Discussion in the Chairman’s office. Tim LaBatte is speaking. (Photo courtesy of Crystal Owen.) Jo-Ann Pink-Gatling passed away Veterans Urn Burial Services September 14, 2014 from pancreatic followed at Veterans Circle in Sisseton cancer in Hemet, CA. surrounded by with Color Guard, US Flag presentation family and friends. and Gun Salute. Jo-Ann, born October 14, 1971, Jo-Ann served two terms in the US is the daughter of June Eastman Pink Army from 1995- 2001. of the SWO in Sisseton, SD, and Memorial dinner was given by the George L. Pink Jr. Of Pala Reservation Eastman Family. Friends and family are in California. Grandfather: Oliver encouraged to attend. Eastman. Here are photo highlights of the A memorial service was held last military service, courtesy of VSO Geri week at Goodwill Community Center in Opsal. Agency Village. Services for Annette Adams Annette L. Adams, 59, Browns Valley, MN, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at the Browns Valley Funeral Honor Guard for Jo-Ann Pink Gatlin (Eastman tiospa) US Army Justin Health Center in Browns Valley, MN. Chanku, US ARMY Jessie Alan Chanku; US Army Clayton Ellingson; USMC John Graveside services were scheduled for Monday Feather; US ARMY Russell Renville; US Navy. Delano Renville USMC (Taps – Bugle). morning, May 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the Calvary Cemetery in Browns Valley with Rev. Vern Donnell officiating. Honorary urn bearers were Annette’s grandchildren. Annette Louise was born April 19, 1956, to Lloyd and Carol (Flowers) Little in St. Peter, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael’s Parish in Honor Guard for Jo-Ann Pink Gatlin. Gaylord, MN. Annette graduated from high school in Gaylord. After all of her children were born, Annette continued her education and received an associate “Community Action Month is a wonderful time to for those of limited income. GROW South Dakota has degree in nursing at Fergus Falls, MN. She worked honor and celebrate the impact Community Action has been successful in assisting low-income veterans, senior Balanced Woman, Family as a dedicated nurse at various facilities over the years in the lives of families and communities across South citizens, families and children. Continued from Page 1 – Browns Valley Health Center, Tekakwitha Living Dakota,” stated Marcia Erickson, GROW South Dakota Annually, GROW South Dakota helps over Center, Coteau des Prairies Hospital, Indian Health CEO. “GROW South Dakota along with three other 10,000 individuals to improve their lives by providing Services home health and in Pine River, MN. members of the Northern Plains Tribal Epidemiology partnering community action agencies across South them essential services and life-changing opportunities Annette suffered a brain aneurysm in 2004 that Center (NPTEC) staff: Dakota are successful every day in helping families through Individual Development Accounts, financial Jennifer Giroux, Medical Epidemiologist, left her disabled. achieve economic security. Given that the needs of each education, down payment assistance, and access to Administrator Annette’s hobbies included gardening, baking, family and community are unique, Community Action capital for starting a small business, as well as making playing cribbage, bowling, dancing and country music.