Vol. XXXV, Issue 11 Ma\ hina\’u\ wira | Earth Cultivating Moon June 11, 2021
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Garman Nature Preserve unveils interpretative panels by Ho-Chunk artist Paul Arentz, DriftlessNow.com. retirement home, but the The Dr. J.S. Garman Nature Pre- Garmans soon found the serve located in the Northwest cor- conical mounds on the prop- ner of Jefferson County, Wisconsin, erty. Plans changed. Eventu- is yet another unique park in that it ally, The Dr. J.S. Garman has a deep-rooted connection with Nature Preserve was gifted the indigenous people of Wisconsin. to Jefferson County in 2003 The preserve has 22 Native by Dr. Garman’s wife Theo, American conical mounds that are wishing to preserve this 40- thousands of years old. Built by the acre wooded as a memorial ancestors of the Hocak (Ho-Chunk) in her late husband’s honor. tribe, conical mounds are round, Before Jefferson County dome-shaped and usually about 10 took over ownership, some to 20 feet across and two to eight damage had been done to feet high constructed from dirt. the mounds that led Jeffer- Mounds are not unique to the son County Parks to work preserve, as Jefferson County also with a coach from the Wis- manages 11 effigy mounds along the consin Historical Society shores of Lake Koshkonong at Indi- to fix some of that damage an Mounds Park. It also has a turtle and restore the mounds to a effigy mound at Dorothy Carnes place where they would be County Park and Rose Lake State free from potential pitfalls. Natural Area. “We utilized the Ho-Chunk, Originally, the Garmans purchased (Wisconsin) DNR, and the property planning to build their the National Park Service guidelines and mountain Christopher Sweet with his Nanis, (l-r) Lenore Sweet and Connie Lonetree. management to try and at length about what would members who are educators Native American, being a make those mounds as be done with those funds. that design curriculum, they Hocak,” he said. stable as possible for their Some money was used for have graphic artists, they The project was put in long-term stability so that ecological restoration at the have all these people on touch with Hocak artist they can be there forever,” Garman nature preserve re- board,” Weismann shared. Christopher Sweet who said Operations Supervisor moving and controlling in- As work progressed on did some draft drawings for Jefferson County Parks, vasive plants. Going a step the project, the 106 Group for planned interpretative FIRST CLASS MAIL Paid Postage U.S. 203 No. Permit WI Eau Claire, Kevin Wiesmann. further, Weismann said the reached out to Hocak tribal panels at the entrance to the The interpretive and question was asked, what member Bill Quackenbush preserve and at the mound wayfinding signage is an can we do to create a better, who works in the tribe’s group. Weismann said that important addition to the more educational experience Heritage Preservation De- Continued on Page 3 park Wiesmann acknowl- while adding a more holistic partment. Quackenbush, edged. “You know people experience for park users? who has extensive dealings see how stunning they are, “So that was when we with mounds across the state INSIDE SCOOP... how beautiful they are, and started to go through the and country, helped explain always want to know about process of deciding what the history of his tribe con- Letters...... 2 the history. I think it’s hard and how and this might look cerning the mounds. News...... 2-5 to go to one of these sites like. We reached out to a Weismann said that he, Annoucements...... 6-10 and not want to know more, bunch of firms, and ended along with Joani Crave who Health...... 10-11,16 not want to know more up finding the 106 Group. I was on a committee that Legistlative Minutes...... 11-15 about the peoples who built think one of the things that helped guide and help the Notices...... 12 them, when they were built, really stood out with the 106 parks department through Ads...... 13-14 why they were built. So, it’s Group, when we were doing the design process, held a Legal...... 15 kind of been that long term those interviews for a firm, strong desire to have origi- desire for us to do more at we were going to work with, nal artwork be a part of this those sites to help guide was their previous experi- project. “We wanted to have people’s understanding, ence and previous projects something that was unique. Want something special their knowledge. We’re, you and interpreting Native So, we talked through that placed in the Hocak Worak? know, for now, we’re the American cultural sites. We process, I mean, we all re- Limited space is available so caretakers of the sites and HOCAK WORAK NEWSPAPER BOX 667 P.O. WI 54615 BLACK RIVER FALLS, knew what we wanted to do ally liked the idea that this send your request in early. we take that very seriously.” but we’re not the design- would be filtered through Submissions will be handled on HOCAK WORAK NEWSPAPER The Park was gifted some a first come first serve basis. TEL: (800) 472-3089 FAX: (715) 284-7852 ers, we’re not necessarily the lens of someone who Please notify the Newspaper of funds through donations, educators. They have staff lives the experience of being any address changes or corrections and discussions were held PAGE 2 LETTERS / NEWS Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 11, 2021 A Letter from the President As year two comes to a Interim Director with the Ho- The Confirmation Act has history shows, on “8/31/20 Sure it’s the Legislature’s close, it’s important to note Chunk Nation. not changed in more than a Legislature adopts Quick Pas- role to create and amend laws, the political games that have Somewhere along the way, decade. You have to go back sage Resolution 8-31-20A, but keep in mind they do not troubled our tribal govern- the Legislature turned the to May 2010 for the last including proposed amend- expressly have the authority ment in past years to obtain “process” turned into a “hear- changes to the law. ments to the Act regarding to repeal a law, and the need adequate and quality leader- ing.” The Act has definitions But the legislative history Acting Appointments (Section for a Quick Passage is purely ship among our Executive for a “Nomination Hearing” shows that on “8/18/20 Legis- 3.a), the Qualifications of Act- imagined from their perspec- Directors candidates. and “Confirmation Hearing” lature defeats Quick Passage ing Appointments (Section tive. The sky is not falling in I’ve heard tribal members but, constitutionally speaking, Resolution 8-18-20E, includ- 4), the Background Investiga- regards to the confirmation and employees say countless the Legislature does not pos- ing proposed amendments tion process (Section 6), and process of our Attorney Gen- times, “They’re the Legis- sess the power to hold hear- to the Act regarding Acting provisions regarding Acting eral and Treasurer positions, lature. They can do what- ings. Appointments (Section 3.a), Appointments when the Leg- but Legislature has taken ac- ever they want.” That doesn’t The Act defines a “Nomi- the Qualifications of Acting islature denies a nomination tion to fortify these positions sound responsible; it sounds nation Hearing” as a hearing Appointments (Section 4), or confirmation (Section 5 at their own will. like lawlessness by the ones conducted by the Legislature the Background Investiga- and Section 7). Note: Amend- The future will tell the who are supposed to know to obtain information from the tion process (Section 6), and ing language adopted differs hidden agenda of why these and adhere to our laws the candidate for the Legislature provisions regarding Acting from that proposed in Quick measures have been taken. In best. to determine whether or not Appointments when the Leg- Passage Resolution 8-18-20E, the meantime, we continue To paraphrase some memo- it wants to accept the candi- islature denies a nomination by striking reference to credit to search and reach out to rable comments during open date and thereby designate or confirmation (Section 5 and check history and reference nominees who are willing and meetings when the Legisla- the individual as an Interim Section 7).” to “select,” and instead opting interested in working with and ture was interacting with can- Director. At the discretion of Then again, the legislative for “accept.” for us. didates, “What happened to the Legislature, a nomination the Attorney General we gave Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature you?” “What does economics hearing may simply be a re- have to do with business?” view, during a normal Legis- The Legislature doesn’t lative Session, of the material “give” presidents or executive submitted by the President directors. They are merely a concerning the candidate. part of the process. The Act defines a “Confir- The president nominates mation Hearing” as a hearing candidates, Legislature votes conducted by the Legislature to accept or deny nomina- for the purpose of consider- tions, a background check is ing background investigation conducted, then based on that results of an Interim Director background investigation, a in rendering a confirmation. confirmation vote is taken. At the discretion of the Leg- The entire process is out- islature, a confirmation hear- lined in the Confirmation Pro- ing may simply be a review, cess of Executive Directors during a normal Legislative for the Ho-Chunk Nation Act. Session, of the material sub- The Act states “The Leg- mitted concerning the Interim islature shall designate the Director. Compliance Division to con- In my opinion, the accep- duct a background investiga- tance of a candidate’s nomina- tion on each Interim Director tion indicates they possess the whose nomination has been education and experience nec- accepted. Such investigation essary to fulfill the demands shall be concluded within for- of the position. ty-five (45) days and include a The confirmation is to only written summary of any find- consider the background ings.” check, so we have “clean” and Further, the Act states “the clear executive directors. investigation shall include, The candidates that have but is not limited to, the fol- been nominated met the lowing information”: requirements all along, but Education qualifications, the arbitrary and capricious results of contacts with the tendencies being applied to nominee’s references, State of the confirmation process are Wisconsin or any other state detrimental to our tribal gov- criminal investigation and/or ernment. criminal conviction records, The Legislature, through the Federal Bureau of Investiga- Administration Committee, tion (FBI) records check, has made it more difficult to a review of the Financial fill executive director posi- Disclosure Statement by the tions by changing the job Interim Director that shall in- description without a depart- clude ownership or interest in ment requesting such changes. any business, partnership, or Mainly, the Attorney General corporation, and a review of and Treasurer job descriptions any gaming license applica- have been made more difficult tion that has been filed by the to fill.
President WhiteEagle addressed Secretary Deb Haaland, U.S. Department of Interior, during the UW’s Native Nation virtual meeting. The meeting was to discuss how UW is working to build a partnership with the Native Nations of Wisconsin. June 11, 2021 NEWS PAGE 3 Continued from Page 1 Weismann shared, “It was a was certainly something we “The 106 Group approached see why the Hocak wanted to from the first draft that he did, back-and-forth process co- wanted to make sure we did me with this was a while live up here, because it’s very everyone loved the way Sweet ordinating all these different right and took our time, and back,” Hocak artist Christo- peaceful. I guess, the mounds incorporated color and texture people from different places included all the right people pher Sweet said with a smile. used to face east, but now the into his art. “His artwork is to not only read the informa- so that we could get it true He recalled, “It was last year, trees have grown up and kind just, it’s really fantastic!”, ex- tion, but come out and read and accurate, and I think the and they needed someone, of covered it up, but anyway claimed Weismann. the information and actually group did that for sure.” they wanted a Hocak artist it’s a beautiful day, and I’m Sweet quickly found him- walk those sites to make sure Weismann acknowledged to do some illustrations for very happy to be here. And self a part of the team and that the everything we’re talk- some of the other people pres- some signage in this park. I I’m thankful to all the rela- integrated all the conversa- ing about is relating to the ent for the unveiling saying, was honored to be asked. So, tives that are here that showed tions and information into his story we’re trying to tell. It’s “We do have some of our I jumped at the opportunity. up today. Lenore and I were artwork. Eventually, all the been a wonderful process, board members who are here. So here I am, almost like a wondering if they actually did content for the panels was it’s one of those things, it’s Steve Nass is the Jefferson year later, and we’re finally a ceremony too when they developed. The creation of probably once in my career County Board Chair. He’s doing an unveiling. I haven’t first opened this up, because the panels took an extended that I’ll get an opportunity to also a long-term member of seen the completed signs yet, part of our Ho-Chunk culture amount of time to complete. do something like this, but it the Jefferson County Parks so I’m pretty excited to see is that you have to sing four Committee. Dick Jones, who how they turned out. I believe songs, four sacred songs, flag is a representative from Wa- the original artwork is on songs, and stuff like that. terloo, on Jefferson County display at a building on the We were wondering if they County’s board, Jeff Johns property. It’s a really beauti- laid down waksik tani (Na- who is our current Park’s ful park, and it’s a great place tive American tobacco) and Committee Chair for Jefferson to get out and hike and see stuff like that, because these County Board. Dick is the guy the trails, and see the conical are sacred sites that we’re you gotta be nice to because mounds. When you walk up on right now. And whenever he’s Chair of the Finance there by the by the mounds, you see mounds, a lot of the Committee,” Weismann said it really brings real good feel- people that live around them with a chuckle. ings, spiritually. This day is even hear singing and hear all Kennedy Regine, 106 incredible, I mean it’s a per- kinds of activity around these Group’s Planning & Engage- fect, beautiful day, the sun is because they’re very sacred. ment Manager felt that the shining, I think down on this So those are spirits in there.” tribe’s involvement was also whole project and this beauti- Lenore shook her head important saying, “We had the ful site. So, it really represents in agreement adding, “I’m Hocak Nation involved and a lot of work coming together truly amazed with this beau- a native artist involved from and I just feel like the ances- tiful, beautiful place. You Ho-Chunk/White Earth Ojibway artist Christopher the very beginning of the tors are really happy to be can just feel how the people Sweet. project, it was important that with us here today.” used to live in the old days, they be involved to tell their Sweet had two of his big- you know, real living off the story on this place which is gest fans with him support- land and living in a very nice their place. Bill Quackenbush ing his efforts, his Nanis countryside without it being was out here. He and Kevin (mothers), Lenore Sweet and spoiled. That’s how the na- walked the site together; they Connie Lonetree. Lonetree tives used to live, you know, talked about the restoration, said though she usually at- they moved from place to and Kevin and Bill talked tends church on Saturdays, place, depending on the re- about the care of the mounds, Lenore said she wanted to sources, but I don’t think I how to care for the mounds, have some company with her would leave this place, this the condition and all of that, to see this art show her son is just beautiful. Well, I’ve so it was really powerful. He Chris was putting on in Wa- always liked living in the (Quackenbush) talked about terloo, Wisconsin. “I never country because I guess that’s bringing elders out here to the heard of Waterloo before, and how we were brought up but, site as well once the signs are I said this is where Napoleon unfortunately, I live in town. in and kind of everything is Bonaparte, had his battle,” she But this would be ideal, you set, so we’ll be in touch with said jokingly. “Well anyway, would never have to go any him to make arrangements to I’m very happy to be here. place,” she said with a wide do that.” It’s beautiful up here, I can smile. Kennedy Regine, 106 Group’s Planning and Engagement Manager. Ho-Chunk Nation awarded multi-million dollar funding from ARPA Press Release – For Im- are happy to receive word mediate Release today that we were awarded Contact Information: the funds,” President Public Relations Officer WhiteEagle said. US President Joe Biden Ken Luchterhand at (715) signed into law the $1.9 tril- 284-9343 Ext. 11104 or lion American Rescue Plan Kenneth.Luchterhand@ Act of 2021 on March 11, Ho-Chunk.com 2021. The ARPA expands June 9, 2021 and extends many provi- sions originally enacted The Ho-Chunk Nation under the Families First was notified on Wednesday, Coronavirus Relief Act June 9, that it was awarded (FFCRA), Coronavirus a multi-million dollar fund- Aid, Relief and Economic The conical mounds. ing from the federal Ameri- Security (CARES) Act, and can Rescue Plan Act of the Consolidated Appropria- 2021 (ARPA). tions Act. The Hocak Worak is a periodical published twice monthly by the Ho-Chunk Nation. 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Please contact www.hocakworak.com Hoca\k Worak at [email protected] The Hocak Worak is a member of: if you have a change of address or would like The Native American to be placed on the mailing list. Journalists Association PAGE 4 NEWS Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 11, 2021 Flag raising ceremony on Memorial Day 2021 Ardith Van Riper the event. Editor Lunch was served to those The Ho-Chunk Nation did in attendance around 11 AM. not host a Memorial Day There was one food stand powwow this year, but the open during most of the day. Andrew Blackhawk Post 129 The Ladies Auxiliary Unit organized a flag raising cer- 129 sold poppies and held a emony at the Andrew Black- raffle for various prizes. hawk Memorial Powwow Veterans then raised the Grounds on May 31. flags to full-staff a little after The 101 registered flags noon. Three active-duty ser- were raised to half-staff a vicemen from outside the Ho- little after 10 AM. Matthew Chunk Nation joined the cer- Mann emceed the event, and emony and assisted families. Ken (Hank) Funmaker helped Trenton Littlegeorge took care direct people around the are- of one of his family flags. na. The Little Thunder drum Flags were taken down and group sang honor songs and a retreat song was rendered a round dance songs throughout little before 2 PM. June 11, 2021 NEWS PAGE 5 PAGE 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 11, 2021 ‘We won’t forget about the children’ Additional unmarked graves likely at US Indian boarding schools MARY ANNETTE PEMBER long for non-Natives to ac- Indian boarding schools — starvation and other ills. people online.” Reprint from INDIAN knowledge the grim details of more than double the 130 or Unlike Canada, the U.S. Finding the unmarked COUNTRY TODAY this long-ignored history of so schools in Canada — have has never had an accurate graves JUN 6, 2021 Indian boarding and residen- cemeteries associated with accounting of the number of To date, little has been done tial schools, a story that is part them. According to findings of Indian boarding schools here, to locate graves at U.S. board- The world was shocked to of both U.S. and Canadian Canada’s Truth and Reconcili- the number of children who ing school sites. In 2016, hear about the discovery of history. ation Commission, convened attended or those who died Marsha Small, a citizen of the the unmarked graves of 215 Moreover, the news in as part of the country’s Indian at the schools. According to Northern Cheyenne tribe, used children at the Kamloops Canada begs the question: Are Residential Schools Settle- data collected by the National radar to look for unmarked Indian Residential School in there similar burial sites at ment Agreement, more than Native American Boarding graves at the Chemawa Indian British, Columbia Canada. U.S. Indian boarding schools? 150,000 Aboriginal children School Healing Coalition, by School near Salem, Oregon, For many Indigenous peo- Researchers, advocates and were placed in schools from 1900, there were about 20,000 as part of her master’s thesis ple, however, the most shock- allies agree with a resounding, the 1870s to 1996. The com- children in boarding schools; at Montana State University. ing element of the story is not “Yes.” mission estimates that up to by 1925, that number had Small says that her research the discovery of the graves Researchers say that most 6,000 children died at the more than tripled. indicates there may be hun- but the fact that it’s taken so of the more than 350 U.S. schools from disease, abuse, Denise Lajimodiere, Turtle dreds of unmarked graves at Mountain Chippewa, former Chemawa. executive director of the co- “In looking at the imagery, alition, heard many stories of there is a great deal of dis- children buried in unmarked parity in how the graves are graves outside of various laid out; it’s my belief that school cemeteries during her there are many more graves research into the history of than are accounted for in the Indian boarding schools and school’s records,” Small said. in interviews with survivors. Currently working on her “Somebody needs to come doctorate, Small hopes to con- to these schools with ground- duct more in-depth research penetrating radar and look for at Chemawa if she can secure those babies,” she told Indian funding. Chemawa is the Country Today. oldest continuously running The coalition is now work- Indian boarding school in the ing to gather information with country; the Bureau of Indian the help of private grants. Education currently operates “We did a Freedom of In- the school. formation request for this Remains of some of the information from the Bureau children who died at the of Indian Affairs; they were Carlisle Indian Industrial unable to answer,” said Chris- School in Pennsylvania are tine Diindiisi McCleave, chief being returned to their fami- executive officer of the coali- lies. Carlisle, the first U.S. tion and a citizen of the Turtle government Indian board- Mountain Ojibwe Nation. ing school, opened in 1879 “So, we’ve been doing the on an old Army base and research ourselves, gathering closed in 1918. According to information from the National the Sentinel, the Army has Archives and Records Ad- disinterred the remains of 10 ministration, digitizing it, and children who died at Carlisle plan to make it available to Continued on Page 8 June 11, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE 7
Greetings relatives, its mission to tell the story of the full-blooded Indians on donia, Tulgi, Flordia Islands, River Falls Banner Journal. As part of a research project the Badger Army Ammunition the project who puts in a good Australia, Guadalcanal and Along with this article is a to report and gather stories Plant. One of our volunteer days work every day as he Espirito Sonto, among other picture of Chief Redcloud with of our Ho-Chunk people who researchers, Stu Allen, has thinks of his son Mitchell Red- places. He came back on fur- his native attire including his worked at the Badger Army been entering the names of all cloud Jr. who is on faraway lough but will report back for feather head piece. His son, Ammunition Plant (BAAP)/ the people mentioned in the lands.” His son Pvt. Mitchell duty on May 3. Private Redcloud, is in his Badger Ordinance Works World War II newspapers pub- Redcloud Jr. enlisted in the Pvt. Redcloud truly is a uniform with his rifle. (BOW), I offer the follow- lished by BAAP. Marines in August 1941 at credit to his race—a race What is your story of work- ing piece from Orie Eilertson I would like to share one the age of 17, and has been which has produced many ing at BAAP? You can send requesting more stories from story that he found in the through some of the tough- staunch defenders of Ameri- it via Email (bhg-arch@tds. you. The Badger History April 30, 1943 Badger Ord- est fighting in the Pacific as a can’s principles. They fought net) or by mail (BHG PO Box Group has records of Chief nance News. It was about a member of the famous “Ma- in the front lines in the first 113 Prairie du Sac WI 53578) Red Cloud working at BAAP worker at the plant whose rine Raiders Battalions” es- WW and they are in the thick or better yet come to our mu- which includes a newsletter name was Chief Mitchell tablished to conduct amphibi- of the fighting in this World seum and share it. We would piece written on him and on Redcloud. The editor wrote ous and light infantry warfare War. His father was as cor- love to have your story. his reflections of his son, the of him that he was “One of and was the first special oper- poral in the U. S. Army Air Orie revered Cpl. Mitchell Red ation forces to see combat in service stationed at Kelly Cloud, Jr., also included. WW II. Private Redcloud has Field, Texas. Chief Redcloud The Badger History Group been in Oahu, Figi Islands, is a writer and columnist for seeks to increase their records Midway Islands, New Cale- the Cong. Merlin Hull’s Black with more stories, names, or bios of our Ho-Chunk people. We have a short list right now and do hope that you can share more! An outcome that I hope for is that our relatives are properly acknowledged at the Badger History Museum located near the west entrance to our Sacred Earth/Maa Wakacak property. Can you imagine – what if the ammo that Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. used in his last stand to bravely and selflessly save so many of his fellow comrades’ lives had passed through his own father’s hands? Thank you, Kristin K. White Eagle/Wii- pamakerewi Tribal member #2983 WE WANT YOUR STORY My name is Orie Eilertson and I am with the Badger History Group which has as PAGE 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 11, 2021 Continued from Page 6 ford travel expenses to pick the casket of a girl who died school’s woodworking shop Louellyn White, associate and will be returning them to up their children’s remains. at the school. and since the girl’s family was professor of Indigenous Stud- their families this month. The Additionally, school su- Coffin explained that attending her funeral, he felt ies at Concordia University Army has done a number of perintendents were urged the casket was made in the that the expense was justified. Continued on Page 10 repatriations of student re- to avoid incurring expenses mains at the request of fami- related to returning children’s lies in recent years. remains home to their fami- Unlike Canada, the U.S. has lies. Eva Guggemos, archi- never acknowledged or ad- vist at Pacific University in dressed its role in the forced Oregon, shared with Indian assimilation of generations of Country Today copies of 1885 Indigenous children at federal correspondence between a and Christian denominational superintendent named Coffin boarding schools. of Forest Grove Indian School “We need more researchers and acting U.S. Secretary of to verify data here in the U.S.; the Interior H.L. Muldrow re- Canada is so far ahead of us,” garding policies for transport- Lajimodiere said. ing children’s remains. The remains of 215 children Muldrow chastises Coffin have been found buried at the for spending $50 to send the site of the Kamloops Indian remains of a girl from the Residential School, Canada’s Klamath Nation home to her largest facility. It was oper- family and instructs Coffin ated by the Roman Catholic and other boarding school Church from 1890 to 1969, superintendents that such ex- when the government took it penses will not be reimbursed over as a day school. It closed in the future. in 1978. In another letter, Muldrow This photo from about 1900 shows pupils at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School Chief Rosanne Casimir of accuses Coffin of extrava- in Pennsylvania. The school helped shape policies for Indian boarding schools the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc gance for submitting the ex- in the United States and Canada. (Photo courtesy of the Carlisle Indian School First Nation said in a news pense of buying velvet to line Digital Resource Center) release that the discovery was an “unthinkable loss that was spoken about but never documented at the Kamloops Indian Residential School.” McCleave estimates that fewer than 10 percent of the U.S. public know anything about the history of Indian boarding schools in this coun- try. “The discovery at Kam- loops school really under- scores the need for these sorts of discussion here in the U.S,” McCleave said. ‘Kill the Indian’ The boarding school at Car- lisle helped form Canada’s of- ficial Indian residential school policy. After Canada passed the Indian Act in 1876, Nicholas Flood Davin, then a member of Parliament, was tasked with finding a means to edu- cate the country’s Indigenous peoples. The Indian Act au- thorized the Canadian govern- ment to regulate and admin- ister the affairs of Indigenous peoples. Davin visited the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in 1879 and was impressed with U.S. Army Lt. Richard Pratt, the school’s founder, and his use of education as a means to force assimilation onto Native people. Before founding Carlisle, Pratt ran a prison school for Natives at Fort Marion in Florida. The experience in- spired his pedagogical style of systematically destroying Native culture, language and family connections as a means to effectively assimilate Na- tive children into mainstream America. Pratt’s motto, “Kill the In- dian, save the man,” helped shape the regimented, military Cinnamon LoneTree style that defined most board- ing schools. U.S. boarding schools were often woefully underfunded. Conditions at the schools — poor food, clothing, hous- ing as well as close sleeping quarters — contributed to the spread of disease and some- times death. According to researchers, many schools failed to keep accurate records of student deaths. Parents of those who died were often notified after the child’s burial, if they were notified at all; few could af- June 11, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE 9 Anthony Allyn Decorah July 5, 1971 - June 4, 2021
classic metal music with each other. Having those he loved full of laughter and happiness was what made him feel good. Anthony was funny, sweet, thought- ful, and giving all in one teddy bear of a package. Anthony is survived by his mom, Colleen (Jimmie) Fanning; daughter, Alyssa Decorah (special friend, John Hendon); brothers, Larry and Derek Fanning; along with many aunts, Anthony Allyn Decorah, uncles, cousins and friends. heheg maniga, “Shaggy Anthony was preceded in Walker,” age49, of Tomah, death by his brothers, Mi- Remember the Holiday Loan that we make available at the Thanksgiving & Christmas WI, passed away Friday, chael Fanning, and Steven holiday time? June 4, 2021. Anthony was Yellowbank; grandparents, It is now available for the Summer Holidays and vacation time! born July 5, 1971, to Col- Calvin and Frieda Deco- leen Ann Decorah in Black rah; aunt, Eileen Decorah; Our Holiday Loans are now offered up to $1,000.00 each. This will help build your uncle, Daran Burnstad; River Falls, WI. credit when paid consistently. Here are a few things to remember to qualify: He was a 1989 graduate cousins, Rodney Tippery and Miranda Decorah. of Tomah High School and Have less than $5,000 in collections attended UW La Crosse for Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 7, Employed for minimum of six months (not including COVID break of employment) a few years. Growing up For Ho-Chunk Nation employees, we ask for voluntary wage assignment Tony never missed an op- 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the portunity to participate in Torkelson Funeral Home in We calculate for affordability based on your income vs. your debt (40% or less) sporting events. He played Tomah, WI. Burial will fol- Payback for the $1,000 amount is one year (you can take out less if desired) football, and basketball. He low in the Mount Vernon excelled in tennis and com- Cemetery, Tomah. Family Keep in mind we allow one outstanding Holiday Loan per client, therefore if you are peted at state level several and friends are invited for looking for a Holiday Loan at Christmas time, the Summer one should be paid in full. years. visitation Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of He had a genuine passion for music; a trait that he service at the funeral home. shared with his daughter. Online condolences may Together they attended be offered at www.torkel- concerts and discussed sonfuneralhome.com. Apply Online at: firstnationsfinancial.org Shelby Lynn Wesho
December 2, 1986 - June 4, 2021 206 S. R sevel R a , S i e 123 Black River Falls, 54615 Shelby Lynn Wesho, age 34, died unexpectedly at 715.284.2470 home June 4, 2021. Shelby was born Decem- ber 2, 1986 in Black River Falls to Clifford and Sad- die (Snake) Wesho. Shelby Laleen Marie Whitewater-Mountain had a joyful heart and spirit and made many friends August 27, 1986 - June 5, 2021 throughout her life. She spent some of her early ed childcare for her family nie, paternal grandmother years working at Ashley and friends. Laleen enjoyed Cynthia Yellowcloud, nani Furniture and at the Casino the years she spent living Francina, nani Jojo, a spe- in Food and Beverages, but in Las Vegas. Laleen was a cial friend and numerous she was most recognized free-spirited soul, adventur- other siblings, relatives, and while working as a Cashier ous, and always excited for friends, too many to name at the Cash Store. She was preceded in her next move. here. She is also survived Shelby was a very devot- death by her parents and all Lala loved her family by her spouse. She was pre- ed mother. Her family and of her siblings. She was the and especially her siblings ceded in death by her pater- children meant the world last member of her Wesho and their children. She also nal grandfather, John Mann, to Shelby and she had a lineage. loved to travel and made maternal gaga Ramona special place in her heart Funeral Services for friends and new relations Lewis, maternal grandfather for her Uncles. As a young Shelby will be held Mon- everywhere she went. La- Howard Williams, sister athlete she was particularly day June 7, 2021 at the leen had an infectious laugh, Taniya and a perfect daugh- fond of the running sports homestead, W9017 Bear she would be laughing on ter, Caxsepconiwiga. her own until we joined in. Services will take place at and continued to love to Trap Lane. Matthew Mann Laleen Marie Whitewa- run. She also loved doing will preside over the ser- Hen \Lala\ The love, companionship, 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, ter-Mountain, “ and friendship that she of- June 9, 2021 at Cynthia various arts & crafts in vices. Visitation will be Nunu”, age 34, passed away particular, leatherworking. from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, fered gave us all so much Yellowcloud’s residence unexpectedly on June 5, joy. She enjoyed food, on Bear Trap Lane. Elliot Shelby will truly be missed the Committal Ceremonies 2021. She was born August by all who knew and loved will begin at 10:00 AM. laughing, movies, music, Garvin will be officiating. 27, 1986 in Tomah Wiscon- powwows, spending time Burial to follow at the Deco- her. Burial will follow at the sin to John Whitewater and Surviving Shelby are Decorah Cemetery. with family and friends, cel- rah Cemetery. Visitation will Barb (Williams) Funmaker. ebrating her birthday, be held from 10:00 a.m. un- her children Donald Lee The Buswell Funeral Henu’s early years were Smith, Virgil Harold Smith Home, 106 S. Second St., She is survived by her par- til the time of service at the spent in Tomah, Black Riv- ents, John and Barb, broth- residence on Wednesday. Jr., Jayna Leight Rose in Black River Falls is as- ers Falls and Wisconsin Smith, Janet Anna Smith, sisting the Family (715) ers Dakota (Tessa), Jones The Buswell Funeral Dells. She worked for the Jr. (Alex), Skyler, Darius Home of Black River Falls Jeanette Ann Smith and 284-2231. Ho-Chunk Nation in Food Demetrie Raymond Smith. (Anna), Gordon, David, is assisting the family with and Beverage, spent time as and sisters Darlyn, Bianca, arrangements. a laborer and always provid- Destiny, Maycee and Win- PAGE 10 ANNOUNCEMENTS / HEALTH Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 11, 2021 Continued from Page 8 other schools used similar “The Carlisle records sim- 1,000 per year. Carlisle is one or not returned at all.” in Montreal, described her Outing programs. ply listed that they died; there of about 200 federal Indian Meanwhile, there is what efforts in locating the burials White, a citizen of the Mo- was no information on where boarding schools that oper- Lajimodiere describes as a of Carlisle students who died hawk Akwesasne Nation, de- they were buried. But my goal ated in the U.S. resounding silence from the during the school’s Outing scribed the long, tedious pro- was to locate them and go Looking to Congress U.S. federal government re- program. Students were lent cess to Indian Country Today there and do ceremony and The discovery of the un- garding its role in the board- to non-Native patrons who of locating graves of 11 Car- make offerings for them,” marked graves in Kamloops ing school era. used them as low-cost labor lisle students who died dur- White said. brought a pledge from Ca- Although reparations were such as domestic help or ing their Outing experience. “I found that loss of their nadian Prime Minister Justin paid in Canada, the possibil- farmhands. After painstakingly reviewing direct connection to their fam- Trudeau to find more un- ity of financial reparations for Patrons paid the school for cemetery and death records ilies so tragic,” she said. marked graves at residential boarding school survivors in the students’ services. Some as well as newspaper articles, In one case, she found three schools. the U.S. is unlikely because of these Outings lasted more she was able to locate the un- children buried in a single “Sadly this is not an isolated of legal limitations. Many are than a year, during which marked graves of the students grave. incident,” he said. “We have pushing, however, for the cre- the student would live with in the pauper’s field sections It’s estimated that over to acknowledge the truth. ation of a truth and reconcilia- the patron and attend public of cemeteries in Pennsylvania 10,000 children attended Kids were taken from their tion commission. school. It’s unclear how many and New Jersey. Carlisle at the rate of about families, returned damaged, Continued on Page 11
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June 11, 2021 HEALTH / LEGISLATIVE MINUTES PAGE 11 Continued from Page 10 “In a transitional justice the perspective of those who States. Among other activities, going refusal of governments McCleave cautions, how- framework, one has to have a were harmed,” she said. the commission would study to acknowledge either their ever, that without truth and thorough accounting of what “The United Nations Hu- the impacts and ongoing ef- existence or impact on Native justice there can be no recon- happened. Most importantly, man Rights Council says we fects of the Indian Boarding people, the researchers and ciliation or healing. we need to hear the truth from have a right to that truth,” she School Policy — a federal advocates soldier on. added. policy under which American For White, the work is spiri- McCleave and others are Indian and Alaska Native chil- tual. She and others report ANNUAL WATER QUALITY hoping that a bill introduced dren were forcibly removed a sense of being led to do in Congress in 2020 by then- from their family homes and the work of researching and REPORTS Rep. Deb Haaland, now placed in boarding schools. uncovering the truth of what Secretary of the Interior, and It would also make recom- happened at the boarding Consumer Confidence partment website, or directly Senator Elizabeth Warren, mendations to discontinue the schools. Reports detailing the quality at: http://health.ho-chunk. will be resurrected. The Truth removal of American Indian “We won’t forget about the of drinking water for the Na- com/EH.html. and Healing Commission on and Alaska Native children children,” she said. “There are tion’s communities are now You can also request a Indian Boarding School Pol- from their families and tribal more. We have to keep look- available. The reports detail copy emailed or mailed to icy in the United States Act communities by state social ing; we have to keep looking. the water quality for calen- you by contacting Steve died in Congress when first service departments, foster I have to continue on with this dar year 2020, for communi- Christopherson at steve. introduced. care agencies, and adoption work.” ties served by the Nation’s christopherson@ho-chunk. The bill would establish agencies. The Associated Press con- five Public Water Supplies. com, or calling 715-284- the Truth and Healing Com- Regardless of the occa- tributed to this report. Reports are on the Ho- 9851 ext. 35091. mission on Indian Boarding sional news story about Indian Chunk Nation Health De- School Policy in the United boarding schools and the on-
HCN HEALTH WELLNESS DIV. http://health.ho-chunk.com/ HO-CHUNK NATION Earth Cultivating Moon LEGISLATURE Legislative Meeting-May 4, SPRING ROASTED REGULAR MEETING M HÍC SHOOTS 2021 Mąą hiną 'ų wiira ĄĄ TRIBAL EXECUTIVE (TWO WAYS!) OFFICES MOTION by Vice President Ingredients BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI Karena Thundercloud to Makes 4 servings MAY 18, 2021 approve the May 4, 2021 1/2 pound mąąhíc shoots Call to Order: President Legislative Meeting minutes MĄĄHÍC 2 tablespoons butter Marlon White Eagle called with corrections. Second by (MILKWEED) 1 tablespoon lemon juice (option 1) the meeting to order at 10:01 Rep. Lawrence Walker, Jr. 10- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (option 2) a.m. 0-2(Rep. Conroy Greendeer, 2 tablespoons chopped basil (option 2) Jr., Rep. Matt Mullen) 1-3 ramps, onions, or shallots, sliced Roll Call: MOTION CARRIED. (optional) President Marlon White Ea- 1/8 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper gle-VC Committee Reports: (optional) Vice President Karena Thun- dercloud-P Special Finance Committee- Directions May 5, 2021 ABOUT 1. Heat butter in medium skillet. Add ramps, Rep. George Stacy-VC Rep. Hinu Smith-VC, P (10:16 Mąąhíc can be identified by its velvety onions, or shallots and cook until golden leaves growing opposite each other on (about 2-5 minutes). Add shoots to pan and a.m.) MOTION by Rep. Kristin the stem, and the milk-like fluid that cook until lightly browned (about 3-5 minutes). Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr.- White Eagle to approve the comes from the stem when cut or 2. Season with salt and pepper May 5, 2021 Special Finance broken. 3. Finish with lemon juice for a bright flavor VC (option 1). Rep. Stephanie Begay-P Committee Meeting minutes Ho-Chunks commonly use the buds 4. OR finish with balsamic vinegar and basil Rep. Kristin White Eagle-VC with corrections. Second before they open, often in soups. (option 2). Rep. Darren Brinegar-VC by Vice President Karena Start with small amounts when adding 5. Serve and enjoy! Rep. Lawrence Walker, Jr.-VC Thundercloud. 10-1(Rep. mąąhíc to the diet. Did you know?! Rep. Sarah Lemieux- Robert TwoBears)-1(Rep. GATHERING Mąąhíc shoots can be used and treated VC Conroy Greendeer, Jr.) the same as asparagus! MOTION CARRIED. Harvest new leaves, buds, Rep. Matthew Mullen-VC shoots, and seed pods *Be sure to cook mąąhíc fully (10:10 a.m.) from the plant. This & avoid raw or undercooked mąąhíc to Rep. Robert TwoBears-VC Administration Committee- prevent possible food-borne Illness.* allows for continued Rep. Paul Fox-P May 6, 2021 growth and plant health For more Information Rep. Kathyleen Lone Tree- for the future. Whiterabbit-EX MOTION by Rep. Kristin Many parts of the mąąhíc Contact a HCN Registered *Be sure to Dietitian/ Nutritionist: White Eagle to approve the plant are edible. Shoots, correctly identify VC-Video Conference leaves, buds, and pods mąąhíc as other May 6, 2021 Administration BRF, TOMAH, WITTENBERG AREAS: similar plants Committee Meeting minutes should be blanched or (888) 685-4422, EXT. 35335 Determination of Quorum: cooked before eating. are toxic and often grow near BRF, LA CROSSE AREAS: Quorum is established at with corrections. Second it* (888) 685-4422, EXT. 35340 10:02 a.m. by Vice President Karena STORE DELLS, NEKOOSA, MADISON AREAS: Thundercloud. 8-1(Rep. (888) 552-7889, EXT. 35554 Place in a sandwich bag after breathing Opening Prayer: President Robert TwoBears)-3(Rep. into it then keep refrigerated until you are Updated 5/2021 ET. Info source: Marlon White Eagle offered a Conroy Greendeer, Jr., https://foragerchef.com/milkweed-shoots/ ready to prepare them. http://the3foragers.blogspot.com/2011/06/milkweed.html word of prayer. Rep. Darren Brinegar, Rep. For longer-term storage, blanch them for https://backyardforager.com/milkweed-asclepias- Matt Mullen) MOTION two minutes, then free e in sealed syriaca/ Recipe adapted from: Approval of Agenda: CARRIED. containers. https://practicalselfreliance.com/milkweed/ MOTION by Rep. Paul Fox Resolution-Quick Passage Ho-Chunk Wa ruc hiweni to approve the agenda with Amendment to the Food Distribution Program 2021 Tailgate Distribution Dates TABLING under District Legislative Organization Act PACCINAK NIZRA Madison AHU CO NI TANI CEX HACI Meeting C. D2 Hoxai\keja\ (Establishment of Safety, CLOSED FOR Wittenberg Wis Dells Wis Dells Tomah LaCrosse Nekoosa Hoguceja\ Ni\žhakisu\c-May Prevention, and Preparedness INVENTORY Wednesday Wednesday Friday Wednesday Friday Wednesday 17, 2021. Second by Rep. Committee) JANUARY 29th 6th 13th 8th 20th 22nd 27th Stephanie Begay. 11-0-0 FEBRUARY 26th 3rd 10th 5th 17th 19th 24th MARCH 30th 3rd 10th 5th 17th 19th 24th MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Rep. Darren APRIL 30th 7th 14th 9th 21st 23rd 28th Brinegar to adopt Resolution MAY 31st 5th 12th 13th 19th 21st 26th Approval of Previous 05-18-21 A, Quick Passage JUNE 29th 2nd 9th 11th 16th 18th 23rd Meeting Minutes: Amendment to the Legislative JULY 30th 7th 14th 16th 21st 23rd 28th AUGUST 31st 4th 11th 13th 18th 20th 25th Organization Act. Second SEPTEMBER 30th 1st 8th 10th 15th 17th 22nd Special Legislative Meeting- by Rep. Stephanie Begay. OCTOBER 29th 6th 13th 15th 20th 22nd 27th May 3, 2021 5-5(Vice President Karena NOVEMBER 30th 3rd 10th 12th 17th 19th 24th Thundercloud, Rep. Hinu DECEMBER 31st 1st 8th 10th 15th 17th 22nd MOTION by Vice President Smith, Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Deliveries Karena Thundercloud to Jr., Rep. Matt Mullen, Rep. Wittenberg, Tomah, LaCrosse, and Nekoosa Tailgates-Pick-up orders are 12-NOON to 1PM approve the May 3, 2021 Robert TwoBears)-2(Rep. Wisconsin Dells Tailgate-Pick up orders are 10AM-2PM Special Legislative Meeting Kristin White Eagle, Rep. Paul SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE minutes with corrections. Fox) MOTION DEFEATED. HOURS Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 3:45 pm -APPOINTMENT ONLY *Closed 11:45 - 1:00pm for lunch & restocking TELEPHONE 1(800)284-9466 x5038 or (715)284-7461 x5038 Second by Rep. Lawrence Quick Passage requires 2/3 FAX (715)284-5620 Walker, Jr. 11-0-0 MOTION affirmative vote. E-MAIL [email protected] -OR- [email protected] CARRIED. HO-CHUNK NATION FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM Resolution-Appointment N6520 LUMBER JACK GUY ROAD BLACK RIVER FALLS WI 54615 10:10 a.m. Rep. Matt Mullen of Presiding Officers and arrives via video conference. Members to the Safety, https://health.ho-chunk.com/fd.html Continued on Page 12 PAGE 12 LEGISLATIVE MINUTES / NOTICES Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 11, 2021 Continued from Page 11 from the agenda. Second by are continuing with their were indicated on their plans. Prevention, and Preparedness Rep. Sarah Lemieux. 12-0-0 COVID-19 Executive Branch mask mandate and State of Standing Committee of the MOTION CARRIED. Update Emergency. Department of Business Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature Department of Health Unfinished Business: (Continued) There was inquiry regarding Scott Marecek, Business MOTION by Rep. Darren temperature checks that are no Analyst reviewed his report. Brinegar to STRIKE COVID-19 Executive Branch Executive Director of Health longer required to enter Ho- The Department of Business Resolution-Appointment Update Kiana Beaudin stated that Chunk Gaming facilities. Ms. continues to work with the of Presiding Officers and Department of Health the Nation will continue Beaudin stated that she was a Health Department, Safety Members to the Safety, to require masking at our part of that decision, and stated and Gaming Commission to Prevention, and Preparedness Executive Director of Health facilities, despite the recent that temperature screening monitor the current situation. Standing Committee of the Kiana Beaudin overviewed CDC recommendations. Ms. alone is not a good detector Mr. Marecek listed COVID-19 Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature her report with the Legislature Beaudin mentioned that all of COVID-19. Screening positivity rate in each county, via video conference. other Tribes with the State questions should be asked, as Continued on Page 13 June 11, 2021 LEGISLATIVE MINUTES / ADS PAGE 13 Continued from Page 12 Rep. Hinu Smith requested President. AMENDED to change the Karena Thundercloud. 12-0-0 and any current positive Mr. White Thunder’s written Rep. Stephanie Begay asked deadline from June 11, 2021 MOTION CARRIED. COVID-19 cases at Ho-Chunk report. Mr. White Thunder will President White Eagle if the to July 30, 2021. Second Resolution-Nekoosa Gaming facilities and any forward that on. Executive Branch is working concurs. 12-0-0 MOTION Language MOU quarantines. on priorities for the upcoming CARRIED. Resolution-Madison CARES Act Proposals ARPA funds. President White The U.S. Treasury will host a Language MOU Office of General Council Eagle stated that the Executive Tribal Consultation on SSBCI Department of Justice Attorney Report No new proposals. Branch is revisiting the portal for Tribal Governments on Wendi Huling stated that the for the CARES Act funding Thursday, May 27, 2021 from MOUs have been completed. Henry White Thunder, General American Rescue Plan and trying to improve on that. 2-5 p.m. Council Advocate, was present Funding (Standing Agenda MOTION by Rep. Hinu Vista Workers MOTION by Rep. Sarah via video conference and stated Item) Smith to request Legislature to Rep. Kristin White Eagle Lemieux to TABLE that the By-Laws meeting was U.S. Treasury Distribution draft a letter of intent for the stated that at last session the Resolution-Nekoosa Language cancelled from last night. Mr. of $20 billion to Tribal State Small Business Credit Legislature supported the draft MOU and Resolution-Madison White Thunder mentioned Governments Initiative (SSBCI), with a concept paper. Language MOU until after that General Council is Vice President Karena deadline of June 11, 2021, MOTION by Rep. Kristin Executive Session. Second by looking for a representative Thundercloud asked if the signed by the Vice President White Eagle that Legislature Rep. Stephanie Begay. 12-0-0 from each District for their Legislature can receive a copy or Finance Committee Chair. proceeds with the concept MOTION CARRIED. planning committee. Mr. of the application that was Second by Vice President paper as approved at last White Thunder also stated that submitted for the ARPA funds. Karena Thundercloud. session, authorize submission New Business: there is a Town Hall meeting President White Eagle stated SECOND WITHDRAWN. to AmeriCorps for this scheduled for this Saturday. that Office of the President Second by Rep. Stephanie request, as soon as possible. Resolution-Authorization for will e-mail that to the Vice Begay. MOTION IS Second by Vice President the Department of Health Division of Environmental Health to Request Bureau of Indian Affairs End of year Funding for the Ma\a\Waka\ca\k JOIN THE TEAM THAT SAVES LIVES Restoration and Monitoring Project
MOTION by Rep. The State Patrol is now hiring! Kristin White Eagle to adopt Resolution 05-18- 21 B, Authorization for Protecting and Serving for 80 years the Department of Health Division of Environmental Health to Request Bureau of Ready to begin a rewarding career Indian Affairs End of year Funding for the Ma\a\Waka\ca\k as a state trooper or inspector? Restoration and Monitoring Project. Second by Rep. • No law enforcement experience required Stephanie Begay. 12-0-0 MOTION CARRIED. • Six months paid training at the State Patrol Resolution-Quick Passage Academy Procedure to Amend the Ho- Chunk Nation Employment • Excellent health and retirement benefits Relations Act (RE: Recall Process) • Take home vehicle MOTION by Rep. Darren Brinegar to adopt Resolution • New hires have five years to earn the 05-18-21 C, Quick Passage Procedure to Amend the Ho- required 60 college credits Chunk Nation Employment Relations Act. Second by • Must pass physical readiness, medical Vice President Karena and psychological tests, background Thundercloud. 11-1(Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr.)-0 investigation and interview MOTION CARRIED. Quick Passage requires 2/3 • State Patrol career opportunities: affirmative vote. K-9 officers CMV inspectors Resolution- Quick Passage Procedure to Amend the Ho- Drone/aircraft pilots Crash reconstruction experts Chunk Nation Employment Relations Act (RE: Bridge Dignitary protection SWAT team Service Credit for Recalled Honor guard Human trafficking/ Employees) drug interdiction MOTION by Rep. Stephanie Begay to adopt Resolution Application deadline: July 9, 2021 05-18-21 D, Quick Passage Procedure to Amend the Ho- Chunk Nation Employment Relations Act. Second by Rep. Sarah Lemieux. 12-0-0 MOTION CARRIED. Quick Passage requires 2/3 affirmative vote.
Resolution-Appointment of Gary Garvin to the Ho-Chunk Nation Trust and Investment Committee
MOTION by Rep. Kristin White Eagle to TABLE Apply Online: wsp.wi.gov Resolution-Appointment of Gary Garvin to the Ho-Chunk Nation Trust and Investment Committee until after Executive Session. Second by Rep. Sarah Lemieux. 12-0-0 MOTION CARRIED.
Nomination Hearing for Continued on Page 14 PAGE 14 LEGISLATIVE MINUTES / ADS Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 11, 2021 Continued from Page 13 stated that he has extensive grandchildren, and resides on to go into the UW Systems Treasurer Nomination experience with working with the Forest County reservation. to start a career in banking. MOTION by Vice President Tribal government, having He is a member of the Mr. Daniels stated that he Karena Thundercloud to refer Joseph Daniels Sr. was present climbed the corporate ladder. Grand Medicine Lodge. Mr. was not able to complete his to Legislature and Legislative via video conference. Mr. He also mentioned that he held Daniels stated that he is a degree because of impacts of Legal the MOTION by Daniels stated that he is a positions as the Forest County proud member of the Native immediate family. Nathaniel Longtail, Jr. to have member of the Forest County Treasurer and appointed American Church. Legislature amend the Open Potawatomi. He stated that Finance Committee Chairman. Mr. Daniels also mentioned Meetings Act, but to not put he went to the Northwest Mr. Daniels stated that he is that he is a member of the new rules until the law has been Wisconsin Technical College Mr. Daniels gave a brief a high school graduate, and Association on American changed to have individuals and his background is in personal background, stating has limited post-secondary Indian Affairs, and has been identify themselves on virtual accounting. Mr. Daniels that he has a wife of 24 education. Mr. Daniels serving as the Treasurer of that meetings, and put out for 45- years, five children, four mentioned that he made efforts organization for the past five day public comment period years. for Tribal Members to be able to comment on this matter. Mr. Daniels fielded questions Second by Rep. Hinu Smith. regarding audits, short term 12-0-0 MOTION CARRIED. and long-term investments, and Tribal Revenue Allocation D2 Hi\nu\kwas Ho’u\ni\ Xu\nu\ Plan. ni\k – May 11, 2021
Resolution-Acceptance/ MOTION by Rep. Conroy Denial of Application of Greendeer, Jr. to refer to Joseph Daniels Sr. to be Office of General Council the Interim Director of the MOTION by Tara Chapman Department of Treasury that the Legislature addresses the General Council Planning MOTION by Vice President Committee composition and Karena Thundercloud to require that there is one District adopt Resolution 05-18- tribal member PER Area to 21 E, Denial of Application represent their District on the of Joseph Daniels Sr. to General Council Planning be Interim Director of the Committee. Second by Rep. Department of Treasury, based Stephanie Begay. 11-0-1(Rep. on lack of education. Second Darren Brinegar) MOTION by Rep. Hinu Smith. 6-5(Rep. CARRIED. Conroy Greendeer, Jr., Rep. Kristin White Eagle, Rep. MOTION by Rep. Conroy Lawrence Walker, Jr., Rep. Greendeer, Jr. to refer to Robert TwoBears, Rep. Paul Office of General Council the Fox)-1(Rep. Matt Mullen) MOTION by Melanie Stacy MOTION CARRIED. that the General Council District Meetings: Advocate immediately Vaccine questions? schedule an annual planning D1 Ni\i\oxawani Howasa – meeting and to contact all the May 12, 2021 representatives with the date, That’s okay. time, and location. Second by MOTION by Vice President Rep. Stephanie Begay. 12-0-0 Karena Thundercloud to MOTION CARRIED. refer to the Legislature and Legislative Legal the MOTION D2 Hi\nu\kwas Ho’u\ni\ Xu\ by Cari Fay to get a status nu\ni\k – May 11, 2021 update on the Declaration of (Continued) Extraterritorially Resolution 04-07-15 L Workgroup and MOTION by Rep. Conroy timeline, with dates and Greendeer, Jr. to refer to ERA timeline of the meetings and Workgroup and Legislative to have District 1 Legislators Legal the MOTION by Tara attend these meetings. Second Chapman for Legislature to by Rep. Hinu Smith. 12-0-0 amend the ERA to increase/ MOTION CARRIED. include criminal sanctions for employees who violate READ FOR THE RECORD: conduct standards by releasing MOTION by Carol Garvin or sharing information about to amend the agenda to add the Nation that they were not General Council under New authorized to share and for Real answers? Business D. District Meetings which is not protected by an under New Business E; and allowable public release, and Mass gatherings resolutions to ensure that disciplinary That’s easy. New Business F; update the action is required. Second by general council establishment Rep. Stephanie Begay. 11- act under New Business F. 1(Rep. Robert TwoBears)-0 MOTION CARRIED. READ FOR THE RECORD: MOTION by Hattie Walker MOTION by Rep. Conroy to have all three District 1 Greendeer, Jr. to refer Legislators to support the non- to Legislative Legal the Help your loved ones profit organization for the Ho- MOTION by Tara Chapman Chunk Museum, within the to amend the Open Meetings by learning more. Nation. Act to prevent outside media from attending meetings and A COVID-19 vaccine is a safe, effective way to protect yourself and MOTION by Vice President District meetings, and that others. But even if you know the basics, you may still have questions Karena Thundercloud to refer for our District Meetings to the Finance Committee that anyone who is not a about how they work, how they were made, or what you can do after the MOTION by Larry member of that District will you get one. Before you make a decision, get the facts. Littlegeorge to support the need to report to the District request in the amount of Legislators in advance with $4,000 for 2 golf events, a purpose and formal request $2,000 each event which is a and approval to attend. Second Find clear answers to your biggest revised proposal. Second by by Rep. Stephanie Begay. 12- Rep. Hinu Smith. 9-3(Rep. 0-0 MOTION CARRIED. COVID-19 vaccine questions in just minutes. Kristin White Eagle, Rep. Darren Brinegar, Rep. Robert MOTION by Rep. Conroy Visit dhs.wi.gov/vaccine or call 211 TwoBears)-0 MOTION Greendeer, Jr. to refer to CARRIED. Legislative Legal and Office of Continued on Page 15 June 11, 2021 LEGISLATIVE MINUTES / LEGAL PAGE 15 Continued from Page 14 of the President, Department to refer to Treasury, to see Roll Call: TION CARRIED. General Council the MOTION of Health, and Enrollment, where the CLA audit is at this President Marlon White Ea- 3:22 p.m. by Melanie Stacy to request along with putting it on the time, and to refer this motion gle-VC Vice Presi- their Legislators to prepare Health, Social Services and to CLA, the MOTION by dent Karena Thundercloud- Insurance Committee agenda Sunshine Thunderchief to have P Rep. MOTION by Vice President a Legislative Resolution Karena Thundercloud to ratify to be presented at the next the MOTION by Rep. to refer District 4 (formally known as George Stacy-VC to the MOTION by Samantha District 5) Housing Restricted Rep. Hinu Smith-P all action taken in Executive Legislative session which Session. Second by Rep. Paul states that the General Council Skenandore to receive an Fund to allocate $100,000 Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr.- update on how COVID has from that fund to help with VC Rep. Stephanie Be- Fox. 10-0-0 MOTION CAR- Annual Planning Committee is RIED. represented by the areas within affected our Tribe to date District 4 Tribal members gay-P the Districts, the Areas include including how many Tribal looking for down payment Rep. Kristin White Eagle- members have died as a result of $10,000 grants. Second by VC (1:43 p.m.) Rep. Darren Resolution-Nekoosa Tomah, La Crosse, Mauston, Language MOU (Re-visit) Baraboo/WD. Second by of the virus opposed to other Rep. Robert TwoBears. 11-0-0 Brinegar-VC reasons for death. How many MOTION CARRIED. Rep. Rep. Lawrence Walker, Resolution-Madison Rep. Stephanie Begay. 12-0-0 Language MOU (Re-visit) MOTION CARRIED. new enrolled members have Stephanie Begay out of the Jr.-VC Rep. Sarah enrolled since the pandemic room. Lemieux-VC MOTION by Rep. Sarah and if we are declining Rep. Matthew Mul- Lemieux to TABLE MOTION by Rep. Conroy Resolution-Nekoosa Language Greendeer, Jr. to refer to Office membership. Second by Rep. MOTION by Rep. Paul Fox len-VC (1:57 p.m.) Rep. Lawrence Walker, Jr. 12-0-0 to refer to Treasury and CLA Robert TwoBears-EX MOU and Resolution- of the President, Treasury, and Madison Language MOU. Department of Housing the MOTION CARRIED. the MOTION by Sunshine Rep. Paul Fox-P Thunderchief that any funds Rep. Kathyleen Lone Tree- Second by Rep. Paul Fox. 10- MOTION by Winona Mann 0-0 MOTION CARRIED. to request Treasury and the D3 Pac cina\k – May 10, 2021 assist from the District 4 Whiterabbit-EX Executive Branch to report (formally known as District Resolution-Appointment of to homeowners in the HOP No motions. 5) Housing Restricted Fund VC-Video Conference Gary Garvin to the Ho-Chunk program the status of their to allow District 4 Tribal Nation Trust and Investment Moga šuc – May 11, 2021 accounts, to report on what the D3 members to purchase a Committee prior year and current escrow condominium or townhouse Determination of Quorum: activity is and its status, to No motions. or a hose and not be restricted Quorum is established at 1:06 Rep. Kristin White Eagle stated report on the status of property to just a house buy include p.m. that the Trust and Investment Tešišik – May 12, 2021 tax payments and their D3 condominium or townhouses. Committee conducted an homeowner’s insurance, for Second by Rep. Robert interview, background the period of 2020 and 2021. No motions. TwoBears. 11-0-0 MOTION Executive Session: check, credit check and other Second by Rep. Stephanie CARRIED. Rep. Stephanie requirements for Mr. Garvin. Begay. 11-0-1(Rep. Lawrence D3 Ni\kusara – May 13, 2021 Begay out of the room. MOTION by Rep. Paul Fox to move to Executive Session Walker, Jr.) MOTION MOTION by Rep. Kristin Ma\a\ni\co Horuzra – May to discuss Business Matters, CARRIED. No motions. D4 White Eagle to adopt 13, 2021 Inter-Governmental Relations, Resolution 05-18-21 G, Gu\u\\šgona\k – May 10, Land, Legal Advice, Person- MOTION by Rep. Conroy D4 Appointment of Gary Garvin 2021 nel Matters and Public Safety Greendeer, Jr. to refer READ FOR THE RECORD: to the Ho-Chunk Nation Trust to Legislative Legal the MOTION by Libby or Well Being. Second by Vice President Karena Thunder- and Investment Committee MOTION by Tara Chapman MOTION by Rep. Paul Fairchild to TABLE for more until after Executive Session. for Legislature to share the Fox to refer to the Personnel information on the status of cloud. 9-0-0 MOTION CAR- RIED. Second by Rep. Conroy difference between Open Department for Sara Pomeroy the Veterans Advisory Board Greendeer, Jr. 8-2(Rep. Darren to clarify the legality, the vacancies issue and to place Meetings and District 1:09 p.m. Brinegar, Vice President Meetings by way of community MOTION by Benjamin Krause on the June Twin Cities Area Karena Thundercloud)-0 that the Ho-Chunk Nation Meeting agenda. outreach on social media or 1:43 p.m. Rep. Kristin White MOTION CARRIED. other typical communication financially assist and help Rep. Mullen when he is past Lunch Break: Eagle arrives via video con- means, and to clarify and ference. Adjournment: assert the Legislator authority his term through the District to have attendees identify 4, (formerly known as District MOTION by Rep. Stephanie MOTION by Rep. Paul Fox to Begay to break for lunch until 1:57 p.m. Rep. Matt Mullen themselves and to exclude 5), Community Improvement arrives via video conference. adjourn the Legislative Meet- non-tribal members and others Restricted Funds to help bridge 1:00 p.m. Second by Rep. Paul ing to the next meeting, Tues- from attending. Second by his COBRA insurance after Fox. 12-0-0 MOTION CAR- 2:48 p.m. Rep. Stephanie Be- day, June 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Rep. Stephanie Begay. 12-0-0 the eight weeks to continue his RIED. gay is excused for the remain- at the Tribal Office Building MOTION CARRIED. health care coverage. Second der of the meeting. in Black River Falls, Wiscon- by Rep. Robert TwoBears. 12:14 p.m. sin. Second by Vice President 10-0-2(Rep. George Stacy, D3 Tejop – May 5, 2021 Call to Order: President MOTION by Rep. Paul Fox Karena Thundercloud. 10-0-0 Rep. Matt Mullen) MOTION to move to Open Session. Sec- MOTION CARRIED. CARRIED. Marlon White Eagle called MOTION by Rep. Sarah the meeting to order at 1:05 ond by Vice President Karena Lemieux to refer to Office Thundercloud. 10-0-0 MO- The Legislative Meeting ad- MOTION by Rep. Paul Fox p.m. journed at 3:35 p.m. PAGE 16 HEALTH Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 11, 2021