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• See 7 Kali photo/Christopher Johnson Photo courtesy of UW-Green Bay Photo courtesy of UW-Green Oneida Tribal Belt Oneida Tribal The group from Oneida made the trip niversary of the arrival of the Oneidas from their homelands in present-day lector Walter C. Wyman who in sold the belt to the Field Museum. turn to the Field Museum to view the belt as part of a Big Bear Media project which will commemorate the 200-year an amount of money. After Skenandoa’s death, his grandson sold the belt to col - - McLester shares her story her shares McLester According to Oneida condoled Bear doa who refused to sell the belt for any riod and made the journey to Wisconsin Wisconsin to journey the made and riod (then Michigan with Territory) the first group of Oneidas from their ancestral homelands in the early 1820s. The belt was in the care of Chief Elijah Skenan Stroobants, Christopher Johnson, Nate Gerhardt, and Louisa Mehojah the made journey to the Windy City to view and photograph the sacred relic. Clan Chief Bob Brown, the belt dates back to the pre-Revolutionary War pe Yuntlekalau McLester’s speech is on page 7. commencement Yuntlekalau - - - - - Yuntle>kala=& Yuntle>kala=& • See 8,
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Several tribal Big Bear Media and Yuntle>kala=& McLester wanted to McLester spoke about some of her “I wanted to make it personal, and for “It happens all the time in life, we Museum staff personnel had an op share her experiences in her commence her in experiences her share topher Powless, Eric Doxtator, Leah portunity to view the Oneida Nation’s Tribal Belt June 3 at Chicago’s Museum. Field Michelle Danforth, Chris Viewing the Oneida Nation Tribal Belt Tribal the Oneida Nation Viewing thing,” she said. degree. struggles to get her bachelor’s
ment speech at the University of Wis consin-Green Bay (UWGB) graduation ceremony held May 18. One of experiences was with failure. those can’t succeed if we never fail at some UWGB speaker speaker UWGB June 6, 2019 Local Dallas becomes first in her field
Photo courtesy Nancy Dallas Oneida Nation citizen Nancy Dallas (center) is flanked by her Piedmont Technical College Funeral Services Program instructors. Dallas has be- come the first Oneida Nation female to hold a degree in this field. (L-R): Taylor Sealers, Nancy Wilkie, Nancy Dallas, Dedrick Gantt, and Da- vid Martin. of Funeral Services to bring in a speak- er from the National Funeral Directors Association from Brookfield, Wis., to discuss cremation,” Dallas said. “Fol- lowing the training session we needed to take a test within two weeks, and get Oneida Nation citizen Nancy Dallas a passing grade of 80 percent or better, recently set a first for herself and for the which I passed. I am now able to cre- tribe. Dallas has graduated from Pied- mate anywhere in the United States.” mont Technical College in Greenwood, She thoroughly enjoyed the program S.C., with her associate degree as a Fu- and had her share of favorite classes. “I neral Director/Embalmer, becoming the enjoyed learning about being a Funeral first female and only the second person Director, and embalming was my fa- in the tribe to hold this degree. vorite subject,” Dallas said. “In our last “I wanted to get into this field -be three semesters we spent a day cremat- cause I thought it would be something ing animals and the next day was spent different for myself and I’d be able to embalming. Certain courses were diffi- use this in the future to help our tribe cult because it was like taking classes out,” Dallas said. “I thought I’d give it to become a medical doctor. At times a shot and see how it would work out. I I wanted to give up but I kept strong am proud to say I was notified that I’m with the help of my friends and fellow the first Native American woman from graduates Charlotte Jensen, Julie Ped- our tribe to graduate with this degree dleton, and Jessica Cardona. The three and I’m also the first Native American of them kept me motivated and gave me to graduate from the Piedmont Funeral the strength to finish this degree. I can’t Services program.” thank them enough.” The challenging two-year program • See 19 included coursework on cremation and embalming. “I convinced my Director Dallas becomes first Local June 6, 2019 • Áhs< 3 Oneida Transit serving the entire reservation What’s New This Week igible for extended services. “Of course In 2018 the Transit Department’s av- we will take elders and anybody requir- erage ride time was 33 minutes, with Page 25/Local ing the use of a mobility device further more than 34,500 trips completed. So ONAP receives for medical appointments,” Moore said. far in 2019, the Transit Department substantial grant. “We have clients that go to St. Vincent has a 95 percent on-time performance Hospital and Aurora as well, but they rating, with a 99 percent on-time per- The Oneida Public Transit Depart- must be elders or disabled.” formance rating with drop offs at the In This Issue ment continues to improve upon an The same applies to elders and dis- OCHC. 2-9/Local 38/Good News abled tribal members who live outside The department has a strict policy 10-11/Education 39-41/Local already highly beneficial service that 12-15/Local, THT 42-43/Events, Minutes provides public transportation to and the reservation boundaries who need against transporting anybody who is 16-27/Obits, Local 44-47/Health, Local from destinations around the entire res- transportation to the Oneida Commu- under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 28-31/SEOTS, OCIFS 48-49/Adventures nity Health Center (OCHC). “We will “If a rider is suspected of being under 32-33/Local 50-51/OCEC ervation. The low-cost transportation 34-36/Minutes 52/Local option is available to anybody, tribal or transport them to the Health Center and the influence, the driver will contact a 37/Classifieds non-tribal members, who doesn’t have back home again.” supervisor who will make the final de- access to other forms of transportation. The Transit Department also works termination,” Moore said. “We will do some same-day pick- with the OCHC in cases where pa- Children ages 12 and older may ride ups, but we’d really prefer that a rider tients are referred out for services. “The independently, however anybody 11 Kalihwisaks calls us a day in advance to guarantee a OCHC calls us sometimes for clients and under must be accompanied by they’ve referred out to Appleton or Mil- somebody who is 16 or older. Young- Street Address Mail Address ride,” Transit Department Director Car- Big Bear Media P.O. Box 365 ol Moore said. “Our service area is the waukee and sometimes Madison, and er children were allowed to ride inde- 2701 West Mason St. Oneida, WI 54155 entire reservation, and in some cases the Health Center covers the transpor- pendently in the past, however safety Green Bay, WI 54303 we’ll go outside those boundaries.” tation cost, but that’s usually about as concerns put an end to that practice. Contact us: far as we’ll go,” Moore said. “We do work with Recreation groups Office Hours Voice: (920) 496-5636 Elders and handicapped riders are el- 8 am – 4:30 pm Fax #: (920) 496-7896 and we’re able to group them togeth- Monday–Friday www.kalihwisaks.com er on one bus so that’s not an issue,” Moore said. – Kalihwisaks – The Oneida Nation Transit Depart- Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe ment’s 9-vehicle fleet currently oper- ates Monday – Friday from 5 a.m. until For questions or comments about news 9 p.m. Again, the Transit Department coverage, please contact Dawn Walschinski (920) 496-5636, Christopher Johnson (920) prefers clients schedule rides up to a 496-5632. Contact Yvonne Kaquatosh at day in advance. The final pick-up time (920) 496-5631 to include information in the on the reservation is 7:45 p.m., and the classifieds section and/or Advertising. final pick-up time in Green Bay coming back to Oneida is 8:00 p.m. The Staff Children ages 7 and under ride free Dawn Walschinski, (920) 496-5636 with a paying adult. All student rates Managing Editor with a student ID are $1 per way, and • [email protected] adults 19 and older are $1.50 one way. Yvonne Kaquatosh, (920) 496-5631 All elders ages 55 and older, and hand- Page Designer| Ad Coordinator icapped or disabled people of all ages • [email protected] are $1.00 one way or $1.50 round trip. The Transit Department recently un- Christopher Johnson, (920) 496-5632 veiled an Ecolane Mobile App for smart Sr. Reporter | Photographer phones that permits users to book and • [email protected] cancel trips independently in real-time Disclaimer: from their phones. Users may also book The Kalihwisaks does not assume rides from the web at https://oneida. responsibility for unsolicited material and does ecolane.com/selfservice/login. Please not guarantee publication upon submission. contact the Oneida Transit Department Kalihwisaks is a member of NAJA at (920) 496-5770 to set up a user name (Native American Journalists Association) & WNA and password to use either of these con- (Wisconsin Newspaper Assoc.) venient services. 4 Kay# • June 6, 2019 Local Oneida Industrial Hemp Project and Hemp Week dustrial hemp has extremely low levels As part of National Hemp History of the THC drug compound. Industrial Week (June 3-9) the Oneida Nation Hemp is desirable for the healthy and showed the documentary “Standing Si- nutritious seeds it produces, the strong lent Nation” about a Native American materials made from its fibers, and for farmer’s struggles to grow industrial the CBD compound which has claims hemp before recent legislative chang- on many beneficial health and curative es. Several tribes have confronted le- effects. gal problems previously while growing Oneida Nation staff is diligently pur- industrial hemp, but the pilot projects in chasing seeds and seedlings, preparing Wisconsin and in over 30 other states fields, and addressing equipment needs have now detailed clear regulations for for the 2019 planting season. 4 distinct the crop. As legislation also evolves varieties of industrial hemp will be at the federal level, the Oneida Nation grown for the 2019 pilot season. In ad- will look towards drafting our own reg- dition to monitoring the actual growth ulations regarding the growing and pro- and development of the plant, the meth- cessing of industrial hemp. For more ods for harvesting, drying, and storing information on the history and benefits Submitted photo will also be closely assessed. The crop of Industrial Hemp please visit https:// Industrial Hemp has the promise to help boost Wisconsin’s agricultural needs proper attention to prevent spoil- www.hemphistoryweek.com/. The economy. age throughout the steps of processing. Oneida Industrial Hemp Team will con- The Oneida Nation will also attempt tinue to post info on the progress of our 31 acres as a pilot project with sever- Submitted by Oneida Industrial to generate their own final product for first industrial hemp crops throughout al industrial hemp varieties to produce Hemp Team market retail or other distribution/sam- the rest of the year. The Oneida Nation is a proud partic- fiber, grain, and CBD oil crops. Indus- pling in the Oneida community. Yaw^ko! ipant in the 2019 Industrial Hemp Pilot trial Hemp pilots have been rapidly ex- Project directed by the Wisconsin De- panding across the United States as the partment of Agriculture and Consum- demand for industrial hemp oils, foods, To change Call the Trust Enrollment Department Toll Free: er Protection. The Oneida Nation has and materials has ramped up dramatical- subscription 1 (800) 571-9902 been performing detailed research on ly over the past several years. Industrial or delivery or local: 1 (920) 869-6200 or Email: the topic of industrial hemp for 2 years, Hemp is dramatically different from the [email protected] and this year Oneida will be planting related species of marijuana, in that in- Local June 6, 2019 • W$sk 5 Oneida Rapper Malone named Best Rap/Hip Hop artist struggles for the world,” he said. “I Canada as well as looking for opportu- By Dawn Walschinski consider myself to be the voice for the nities to perform in Wisconsin. Malone Kalihwisaks Managing Editor [email protected] voiceless.” has also started work on his next re- @dwalshi_kali He hopes the award will garner more cording Humanity Vol. 2. He thanked attention for his music and create oppor- his fans for all their support through the (920) 496-5636 ( tunities to spread his message. years. Wayne “Buggin” Malone drove 12 “It’s going to focus on the key issues Malone is the grandson of Comey hours to Winnipeg, Canada to attend the like … our murdered and missing indig- Denny Jr. Indigenous Music Awards show held enous people … and our epidemics with To download or order Malone’s re- Friday, May 17, where he was nomi- our opioid use and the drug addiction cordings visit https://itunes.apple.com/ nated for Best Rap/Hip Hop Album cat- and the suicide rate, it’s just alarming, us/artist/buggin-malone/1 OR egory for his release of Humanity Vol. there’s just so many things that need to https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/BugginMa- 1. Malone faced stiff competition from be discussed, and that’s what I want to lone1 Canadian rapper HellnBack. take on the road,” said Malone. To book a show email contactbug- “You hear people howling for him Malone is making plans for a tour of [email protected] Wayne ‘Buggin’ Malone when they announce the nominees and you think ‘ah, this trip was for nothing,’ and I’m thinking ‘ah, man, I hope I win,’ There is something for YOU at the Flandreau Indian School! and they called my name and I was just Call 1-800-942-1647 or 605-997-3773 for Admissions or check out: surprised,” said Malone. www.flandreauindianeducation.com for applications and more information. It was the first award Malone has won st in 13 years for an album he created after School Starts Wednesday August 21 a seven-year-hiatus from recording. “Our kids can see this guy is 43 years Get Your Applications In Today! old and he’s still putting out albums, Public law mandates that every child receives an education, regardless of the type of winning awards, that’s perseverance,” severity of handicap. All children, birth to age 21, are covered under the law. Education said Malone. must begin early so the child can achieve his/her maximum potential. Referrals should While accepting the award, he ded- be sent to the office of Special Education Services, 605-997-3773 Ext 2183. icated it to “murdered and missing in- Fostering culture, Indian School offers a variety of clubs and and develop skills. Currently we offer: digenous people, and our children, our organizations for students to participate in Football, Cross Country (Boys/Girls), youth, our future.” values, and tradition after school. Students have the opportunity Volleyball, Golf (Boys/Girls), Basketball “I talked a little bit about what the an- to attend campus dances, movies, athletic (Boys and Girls), Track, and Cheerleading. niversary date meant to me due to some- while preparing events, and intramural activities. There is SPECIAL EDUCATION: staff is thing I got caught up into when I was ample opportunity for the students to leave st committed to providing specialized students for 21 century campus such as attending movies, roller a teenager. I was locked up when I was academic and behavioral supports & skating, bowling, dining out, and attending 15-years-old, and I ended up at the Onei- challenges services to students with exceptional needs cultural events and sporting events. da Group Home when I was about 17, in order to fully engage them in high quality almost 18 years old. During that time, The Flandreau Indian High School serves grades 9 – 12 and is accredited by the State INDIAN ATHLETICS: Go Big! Go learning environments that challenge and my crisis in my teenage years, during of South Dakota. The school is operated by Maroon! Go Indians! Students at Flandreau prepare them to be well- rounded, active that time I dedicated and committed my the Bureau of Indian Affairs. All teachers Indian School participate in Junior Varsity members of a global society. Special life to just help people, to just to be there are certified to teach in their specific areas and Varsity sports during the school year. Education services are based on the federal for people, support people, bring happi- by the State of South Dakota. We have a highly dedicated coaching staff special education law, the Individuals with ness to people,” said Malone. “I ended working with and helping students learn Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). CAMPUS LIFE: The Flandreau Indian up going to Lincoln Hills and ended up School campus consists of a modern meeting Kirby Metoxen and Stan La- school building with gymnasium and tender. I was in the group home and weight training facilities, Canteen, outdoor Gina Powless, Eric McLester, all these cross country course, and a contemporary people were in my life and I committed Industrial Arts/Fine Arts. Dorms are and dedicated myself to lighting and equipped with a shared kitchen, study helping our people.” centers with computers, laundry facilities, Malone uses his music to highlight is- and recreation and leisure areas. sues affecting Indian country. RECREATION PROGRAMS: Flandreau “I use hip hop as a tool to define our 6 Y@=yahk • June 6, 2019 Local Thomas competes at WIAA State Tourney
Saturday, June 29 • AM Session
$ EARLY BIRDS PAY 450 Photo courtesy Christina Bluebird Oneida Nation citizen and 2019 Southwest High School graduate Trent Thomas qualified for the 2019 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Associ- $ ation (WIAA) State Boys Golf Tournament. The annual tournament was REGULAR GAMES PAY 500 held June 3-4 at the University Ridge Golf Course in Madison. During the first day of state competition Thomas shot a 77 which placed him in a tie $ for 25th place in the Division 1 State Championships. During the second BLACKOUT PAYS 5,000 day of play Thomas scored an 83, giving him an overall 160 and a finish- ing tie for 41st place. Last remaining Akwesasne Tickets $35 $ Mohawk code talker dies CHAMP-e™ Reserves 40 (4-pack minimum) ST. REGIS INDIAN RESERVA- to receive the Congressional Silver 200 Reserves available on first come, first served basis. TION, N.Y. (AP) ~ The last of the re- Medal for his military contributions as maining Mohawk “code talkers’’ who a Native American code talker in 2016. were belatedly honored for their World Code talkers used their various native War II service has died at age of 94. languages for military communications. The WWNY-TV reports that Louis The newspaper said the Silver Star re- Levi Oakes’s funeral was held Satur- cipient served in the Army for six years day on the Mohawk reservation, which and saw action in the South Pacific, straddles the U.S.-Canadian border. New Guinea and Philippines theatres. The Press-Republican of Plattsburgh Oakes kept his role as a code talker reports that Oakes was one of 17 Akwe- secret for decades, even to relatives. sasne (og-wuh-SAHZ’-nee) Mohawks
In observance of the Fourth of July Holiday Oneida offices will CLOSE on Thursday, July 4 2019 Local June 6, 2019 • Tsya=t@k 7 Auditions set for Summer Organizers to release details of upcoming Arts, Beats & Eats Rival of Menominee Pageant ROYAL OAK, Mich. (AP) – restaurant participants during a kickoff KESHENA, WI, May 28, 2019 – Keshena was last produced by James Organizers of the 22nd annual Arts, Tuesday at Oakland Community The College of the Menominee Na- Frechette in 1958 with James Frechette, Beats & Eats in the Detroit suburb College’s Royal Oak campus. tion’s theatre program invites members Jr., serving as director. The play tells of Royal Oak are expected to release of the public to audition for cast and the tragic love story of the namesake details this week of this year’s version Arts, Beats & Eats runs from Aug. crew roles in this summer’s tradition- Ojibwe warrior and his Dakota lover, of the popular summer festival. 30-Sept. 2. It features an art show, al Menominee Pageant. CMN facul- Minnehaha, in fixed verse. The poem Event producer Jon Witz also will musical performances and food from ty member Ryan Winn directs for the was well-known to the mid-century “tin discuss a new art initiative, a Native area restaurants. More than 330,000 fourth consecutive year, with Melinda can tourists” who flocked to the Keshe- American dance performance and new people attended last year’s festival. Cook returning as stage manager. Winn na Fair to witness Menominee theatre. continues to honor a promise made to The 2019 staging promises to capture From page 1/Oneida Tribal Belt Menominee elders by staging this tra- the ambiance of that bygone era. Upstate New York. The belt is not on weeks prior to the intended date of their ditional theatre in the Woodland Bowl public display at the museum, therefore visit. Lewis can be reached at (312) 665- in Keshena. Auditions will be held at 6 p.m. on prior arrangements to view the belt must 7835. There will be a one-page form to The College, the Wisconsin Arts Tuesday, June 11, in room 126 of Shir- be made. Oneida Nation members wish- be filled out and returned prior to visita- Board, and the Menominee Powwow ley Daly Hall on the College’s Keshe- ing to view the belt are asked to con- tion. More information will be coming Committee are fiscal sponsors of the na campus, N172 State Hwy. 47/55. tact Jamie Lewis, Collections Manager soon on how to simplify the visitation event, with additional support from the Rehearsals will be on Tuesday nights at the Chicago Field Museum, a few process. Kohler Foundation and the Green Bay throughout June and July, with a full Packers Foundation. production at sunset on July 31. This 2019 production will be “The PACKERLAND CHIROPRACTIC Legend Hiawatha,” which was adapted For more information contact Ryan from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Winn at 715-799-6226 ext. 3070 or No Cost Chiropractic Services to 1855 poem. The adaptation by Joe email [email protected]. College of Menominee Nation Qualifying Oneida Members! Dean’s List for 2019 Spring Semester Check out our services at: packerlandchiro.com Highest Honors (GPA 4.0) Melotte, Keshia Please call Dr. Joseph Nelson (920) 496-8808 for details Pamaska, Monica Caldwell, Deidre Green Bay Office HOURS: Mon/Wed 8:00–5:30 Castellanos, Delores Schulz, Adam 2615 Packerland Dr. Ste G Friday 1:00–5:00 Corona, Dakota DePerry, Taylor Marconie, Zachery Waupekenay, Jordynne OPEN HOUSE • June 9 • 11am – 3pm • 1607 sq. ft. High Honors (GPA 2.75-3.99) • 3 bedroom $174,000 Diamond, Kayla • 2.5 bath Jeff, Yancy • 2 Stall garage Komanekin, Jamie • New roof, siding, gutters, windows Neosh, Jasmine and updated bathroom, 2015 Vele, Marissa • New garage door 2018 • Full basement • Aprilaire Central air Honors (GPA 3.50-3.74) • 2 way gas fireplace Hindsley, Angelina 1496 Riverdale Dr., Green Bay, WI 54313 Kohel, Lisa Also: Kuchta, Chantelle Culligan water softener/filtration Contact: Jeremy Wheelock Kuhn, Jennifer (920) 492-1774 system, simplisafe alarm system Purchaser must be enrolled with the Oneida Nation. Lyons, Christa with camera, on .79 acres of land. 8 T#kehlu> • June 6, 2019 Local From page 1/Commencement speech me going to college wasn’t easy, espe- difficulty doing my school work or con- er are included with extension to my clan, the best thing for me. I could honestly say cially my time at UWGB, because of loss centrating or focusing, and really having my people, and the land I occupy. that I would never had made it without of friendships, relationships, becoming a that support around me was what got me As an indigenous woman of Turtle Is- the family, friends, and faculty that were single mother,” said McLester. “To reflect through those times and to actually make land, I find it important to stand before there to simply ask me, “How are you on that, they may have been perceived as me not stop going to school.” you as my true self, in my identity, and doing, is everything going alright?” The failure, because during those times I had She also wove her Oneida culture into in my traditional clothing. I never had importance of my family and communi- her speech and outfit. the chance to know my maternal grand- ty on campus continued to grow through “There were a lot of components I mother but she was going to college in these interconnected relationships that Minor’s Trust wanted in my speech, like the Oneida Chicago raising nine children on her own were forming. My journey through life language was a big part of it doing my and passed away right before her college began to fall into alignment with the Payment Reminders! introduction,” she said. “I wore my rega- graduation. Today I honor her by wear- things that I had envisioned for myself. 4:30pm CST July 1, 2019: lia instead of the cap, I wanted to explain ing her skirt and leggings as my mother While in school I was seeing the horri- why that was significant and why that did at her graduation. My mother was ble things happening in the world with Deadline to submit Minor’s Trust was important to me, so that’s why I talk also a single mother of three therefore, as my eyes unveiled but yet, with so much Payment/Deferral form about my grandmother and wearing her the third generation of single mothers, I love, empathy, and compassion. Those Claim all or Defer (NO EXCEPTIONS) skirt and leggings.” follow in the strength and power of the characteristics I had learned through my McLester graduated with a degree in women in my life that came before me. traditional teachings but were amplified First Nations Studies and plans to contin- Being commencement speaker is much with what I was learning here. September 3, 2019: ue studying Oneida language and culture. more than me speaking before all of you; When we’re little we’re told to go to • Deadline to submit Original or She is the daughter of Tsyoshaaht Cateri- it is changing a narrative around women. school so we could make a difference, Notarized copy of High School na Delgado and Eric McLester. We can see this movement of women right? We were sent to make an impact Diploma, HSED, or GED taking place with the amazing leadership and continue the ripple of movers and • Deadline to submit a Direct Depos- Graduating Class Speaker that is rising. I’m sure that in order for shakers that came before us. I focus on those women to succeed they had to have my passion and doing what I love be- it Form. Yuntlekalau McLester failed, a lot. cause I want my son to do the same, as he • Direct Deposit Forms remain in ef- Shekoli Swakweku There have been many times when I gets older. If we’re not doing something fect indefinitely or until the Oneida “I=kelhe taetwatunlunha failed at college and life but each time I purposeful with our lives, then maybe its Trust Enrollment Department re- Evangeline yutatyatskwe akhsothak< had to reexamine why I was here. When time to take that step back and rethink our ceives written notice of your intent Tsyosha>aht yutatyats aknulha looking at my major, which I changed at next move. There’s always a moment to to change/terminate this agree- Yuntle>kala=& niyukyats, wakkwaho least three times, I was trying to find what change and create your own path. ment or notice of change/rejection niwakitalot<, Onyote>a=ka niwakatuh
CMN photo/Dale Kakkak Left to right: Keshia Melotte, Louisa Mehojah ,Georgiana Bell and Virginia McArthur prepare to receive their diplomas. Public Administration: Quinton Paul Administration. Schuyler, Oneida, Oneida Nation. Digital Media: Leah Rae Gebert, Bachelor of Science Degrees Gresham. Business Administration: Kristah Ma- Early Childhood Education: Brittany rie Warrington, Keshena, Menominee. M. Awonohopay and Jenna Leigh Corn, Early Childhood/Middle Child- both Keshena and Menominee. hood Education: Deidre A. Caldwell, Liberal Studies/Humanities: Kathleen Keshena, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojib- Kay Waukau, Neopit, Menominee. Ms. wa; Delores K. Castellanos, Bowler, Waukau graduates with a double major Stockbridge Munsee, and Taylor Marie in Humanities and Liberal Studies/So- DePerry, Shawano, Ojibwe-Red Cliff cial Sciences. Lake Superior. Liberal Studies/Social Sciences: Da- vid Duane BeVelaqua, Oconto; Kel- Associate of Arts and Sciences ly M. Boivin, Shawano, Menominee; Degrees Moneejon Chevalier, Neopit, Menom- Business Administration: Georgiana inee; Kerry G. Cornelius, Oneida, M. Bell, Seymour, Oneida Nation; Oneida Nation; Lee James Cornelius, Angelina Ann Hindsley, Green Oneida, Oneida, honors; Brandon Bay, Ho-Chunk, honors; Keshia L. Ray Dehne, Oconto Falls, high hon- Melotte, Green Bay, Oneida Nation; ors; Louisa Mehojah, Oneida, Oneida Gilbert Justin Mendez, Jr., Keshena, Nation; LaDonna M. Parker, De Pere, Menominee, Desirae Ann Wilber, Oneida Nation; Tasheena Faith Peters, Keshena, Menominee, and Catherine Oneida, Oneida Nation; Jodi Marie Walter, Shawano, Menominee. Ms. Walter graduates with a double major • See 11, in Business Administration and Public CMN Graduation Education June 6, 2019 • Úskah Yaw<=l#= 11 From page 10/CMN Graduation
CMN photo/Dale Kakkak Tashenna Peters of the Oneida Nation Bear Clan proudly wore her long house regalia to graduation. Harriet Reiter presents her with flowers Oneida, Oneida Nation; Zachary John Kristen Krenzke, Green Bay, Oneida Skenandore, Green Bay, Oneida Nation; Nation; Brittney J. Pamonicutt, Keshe- Jenna Marie Steeno, Oconto, Oneida na, Menominee, and Joslin L. Skenan- Nation, honors; Skylyn Tekya Thun- dore, Green Bay, Oneida Nation. dercloud, Oconto, Oneida Nation; Bet- sy Lynn Trudeau, Neopit, Potawatomi; Welding: Anthony G. Kakwitch, Kes- April A. Tucker, Shawano, Menominee; hena, Menominee; Michael Seybert, and double major graduate Ms. Waukau. Gresham, and Nodoske Young-Boyd, Gresham, Potawatomi. Natural Resources: Cierra M. Dick- enson, Keshena, Menominee; Citrali- Spring ceremonies bring the number na Monika Haruo, Green Bay, Oneida of CMN alumni to 1,205 individuals. Tribe; Kaylee J. Houle, Shawano, Bad The College of Menominee Nation is River Band, Chippewa; Cayman Mi- an accredited baccalaureate-level insti- chael Kunschke, Shawano; Kenny R. tution that opened in 1993. It is one of LaTender, Sr., Keshena, Menominee; 38 accredited tribal colleges and univer- Adam Dwain LeMieux, Tigerton, Stock- sities in the U.S. CMN, the University bridge Munsee, and Jasmine Neosh, of Wisconsin-Madison and UW-Mil- Shawano, Menominee, high honors. waukee are the only three Wisconsin institutions holding Congressional Land Public Administration: Virginia Rose Grant status. Enrollment at CMN is McArthur, Ashwaubenon, Ho-Chunk, open to all with classes offered at the and double major graduate Ms. Walter. main campus in Keshena and CMN’s urban campus in the Green Bay metro- Technical Diplomas politan area. Business Office Technician: Kerri 12 T#kni Yaw<=l#= • June 6, 2019 Local District apologizes for taking PARISH HALL NOTICE Effective January 1, 2019 the only payment type that eagle feather from student will be accepted for the Parish Hall will be by BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) – A South Tasiyagnunpa Livermont Barondeau. check or money order. Dakota school district has apologized Barondeau said von Fischer took DPW will no longer accept cash. to a Native American student who was the feather from her son, and it was told he couldn’t wear an eagle feather then passed to several people before a Please make checks/money orders payable to the during his graduation. security guard returned it to the family. Oneida Nation-DPW Brookings School District Barondeau gave the feather back to Superintendent Klint Willert released Livermont before he crossed the stage Please call DPW at 920-869-1059 for more a statement Tuesday apologizing for to receive his diploma. information Thank you! the events that led to Miles Livermont She said it’s a violation of federal law having his eagle feather taken from him for anyone other than Native Americans at the May 26 ceremony. The move to possess an eagle feather. violated state law. Barondeau said she shared her son’s Willert said the district will work story on Monday in an online petition to ensure that students can express that called on the district to pass a pride in their tribal heritage at future policy that recognizes the state’s law graduations, the Argus Leader reported. regarding tribal regalia. The petition Livermont said the principal at also requested that the district work Brookings High School, Paul von with Native American students, parents Fischer, told him he couldn’t wear the and organizations to prevent any future feather attached to his graduation cap issues. because district rules banned alterations “I’m not happy that my son and I to the ceremonial caps and gowns. were forced into the corner like this,’’ Under state law, any person can wear she said. “Our family is committed to “traditional tribal regalia or objects not letting it go until they have policy of cultural significance at a school changes, and they have at least the honoring or graduation ceremony.’’ basics of what our petition outlines.’’ In Native American culture, eagle feathers are presented to those Information from: Argus Leader, who’ve achieved something worthy of http://www.argusleader.com recognition, said Livermont’s mother, South Dakota reservation declares emergency after flooding EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. (AP) – are forcing residents to drive miles out Officials of the Cheyenne River of their way. The closings also will Reservation in South Dakota have disrupt summer school bus routes and declared a state of emergency after force schools to dip into their budgets flooding along the Cheyenne River. to add more service vehicles. Spring storms and flooding have forced several roads to close on the Officials say the road closures also reservation. will add time for emergency crews to KNBN-TV reports the road closures respond to remote areas. https://oneida-nsn.gov/government/ business-committee/ Local June 6, 2019 • Áhs< Yaw<=l#= 13 Professor Lucy Fenzl Is Named CMN Faculty Member of Year Professor Lucy Fenzl has been named courses in Biology, Microbiology, and the American Indian College Fund Anatomy and Physiology, she serves “Faculty Member of the Year” at the on a number of important committees, College of Menominee Nation. The coaches the College’s Science Bowl honor was announced during CMN’s team for annual national American Indi- commencement ceremonies on May 25 an Higher Education Consortium com- at the Menominee Convention Center in petitions, and coordinates operations Keshena. at our Green Bay/Oneida site. She has In making the award, the College’s energized her students with the intro- Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Diana duction of the “Tiny Earth” curriculum Morris, credited Fenzl for setting high and its international network of faculty, standards, challenging students to think scientists and students seeking antibiot- beyond the box, and providing effective ic discoveries from soil research.” instruction across a range of Biological A member of the CMN faculty for the and Physical Science courses. past six years, Fenzl is currently com- Morris noted, “To say that she is ful- pleting doctoral studies in Education ly engaged in the life of the College is Leadership and writing her thesis on an understatement. While teaching “Brain-Based Learning Strategies.” Expert predicts more Wisconsin frac sand mines may close MADISON, Wis. (AP) ~ The im- ma within the last two years. Oil drillers pending bankruptcy of a major frac are able to get local sand for less than sand mining company is a sign of the the cost of shipping it from Wisconsin. financial woes that could cripple more Texas mines alone are producing Wisconsin-based mines due to a nation- more than 100 million tons of sand per wide oversupply of sand, according to year, which is close to the estimated de- an industry expert. mands of oil and natural gas producers Emerge Energy Services entered into throughout the country. a debt restructuring deal with its lend- “I don’t think we’re going to get a big ers last month, Wisconsin Public Radio enough demand number that simply ab- reported. The company owns Superior sorbs all this excess supply this time,’’ Silica Sands, which has frac sand mines Nangia said. “I think what we need is in Chippewa and Barron counties. an actual reduction in supply and that CEO Rick Shearer said it’s prema- means the painful bankruptcy process ture to comment on the deal and that that you’re seeing, which has already restructuring negotiations are ongoing. started actually, but this is definitely The company could file for bank- one of the larger companies.’’ ruptcy if a settlement isn’t struck out of Nangia anticipates that more mines court. will need to temporarily close, while Up to 75% of Wisconsin mines that some companies may decide to leave supply oil and gas producers might the state. have to close due to the oversupply of Wisconsin frac sand mines could see sand, said Samir Nangia, energy con- relief by producing sand for industrial sulting director at analytics firm IHS purposes, such as foundries and glass- Markit. making, he said, noting that the sector Nangia said frac sand companies isn’t as profitable as oil and gas drilling. have built up more than a dozen mines Information from: Wisconsin Public closer to oilfields in Texas and Oklaho- Radio, http://www.wpr.org 14 Kay# Yaw<=l#= • June 6, 2019 THT
Paulette Jordan Makes ONHS Graduation Memorable By Natavia Adams ing inspired by your failures, referenc- Thunderhawk Times ing her own recent disappointment. 19 ONHS seniors graduated on Mon- Other topics included that the youth day, June 3. will be the future, that women need to While the program was like year’s be at the forefront of our country’s lead- past, it did have an outstanding feature. ership and that when times get rough Paulette Jordan was the keynote speak- look around your nation for support. er. She also offered individual emotional Jordan, a Native American politician, support to many students. served in the Idaho House of Represen- Several students said that Jordan was tatives as a member of the Democratic “very inspirational” to them. Party from December 1, 2014 until Feb- Other speakers that night included ruary 14,2018. She previously served the Salutatorian Tiara Barber, Valedic- on the Coeur d’Alene Tribal council. In torian Yehli Rodriguez, and the District 2018, she made an unsuccessful run for Administrator Sharon Mousseau. The Idaho Governor but caught nationwide graduation was emceed by Principal Art attention in the process. Skenandore. Jordan spoke to the graduates and oth- Graduating seniors enter and exited ers in attendance about many important the ceremony with robin and friendship topics. One, about learning from and be- songs by Mirac Ellis and the Oneida Nation High School singing class. Goodbye 2018-19: Hitting the links a Team-Building Experience By Billy Doxtator joking with each other, always laughing Thunderhawk Times at stuff that’s not even funny. Being a member of the spring ONHS There was never a moment this sea- golf team, has taught this writer a lot. son when we were mad at each other or I’ve learned that having a positive at- if we had a bad golf outing, we wouldn’t titude before golfing helps not only me, criticize each other. We would try to but it helps my teammates as well. I’ve help each other. We would give each also learned to just have a good time, it’s other positive energy. always a good time with my teammates All and all it was good time with my and my coach. We’re always constantly teammates and coach and it was a very good season of golfing.
Photo Sarah Wunderlich ONHS Class of 2019 Valedictorian Yelih Rodriguez (left) and Key- note Speaker Paulette Jordan, former Gubernatorial Candidate in Idaho THT June 6, 2019 • W$sk Yaw<=l#= 15 Good-Bye 2018-19 School Year: ONHS Supports Its Student By Charlene Peters students who might be dealing with ance Counselor, Tom Kenote; Family Thunderhawk Times these challenges. There are staff and Coordinator, Denis Gullickson; School This has been a challenging year for other students who reach out to people Nurse, Kristine Labby; PSL Officer, me, balancing family responsibilities who struggle. We come as a committee, Justine Mehojah and Principal, Art with school work has been proven to if you will, to help our own and come Skenandore. be more than many people might think together as one. We want our people to In Closing, I recommend that you of. A lot of students face challenges be happy, to succeed in life and enjoy seek the help you need. Please do not during a school year. Some are busy our time on earth, as well as to be let any weight hang over your head and Lacrosse Season with work, trying to earn extra spend- thankful. on your shoulders. Speak up and use ing money or provide for their families. At ONHS, there is a student services your voice even if you’re embarrassed While maybe others have personal team in place and students are encour- someone cares for you, even when you Winding Down family or mental health issues. Chal- aged to approach these people with don’t feel the love it will be there. lenges they struggle with alone and problems both at school and outside of “When we hit the lowest point, we By CJ Summers the school. Immediately available to are open to the greatest change” -Aang Thunderhawk Times might be afraid to speak up or ask for help. As a School, ONHS does support students are ATODA and Intervention The legend of Korra Summer is in sight as another school Specialist, Melissa Sanders; Guid- year winds down. With that comes the end of spring sports. Lacrosse Awards ONHS Culture Days Ahead Every spring sport has faced its chal- By Malia Jacobs lenges with rainy, cold weather affecting Thunderhawk Times just about everything from playing con- Yesterday on May 20th, the boys la- ditions to whether or not games would crosse team finished up there regular even be played. conference season. They ended the sea- Still, the lacrosse team has hung in son with a 6-2 record for the regular there. Our ending regular-season record season. That is a very good record for was 6-2 in the league. the boys lacrosse team, considering how As of this writing, we are heading into small and young the program is this year. the post-season playoffs. Besides having a great season, a few Some individual accomplishments in- boys were selected for awards. 4 boys clude: Fox Christjohn, Gavin Stingle, were given awards on this years 2019 and Richard Summers, who all received Oneida Lacrosse team. Out of the 4 2nd team all-conference honors. Also Cj boys, 3 seniors,Richard Summer III, Summers, (this writer) earned 1st team Gavin Stingle, and Fox Christjohn were all-conference as a “specialist.” awarded 2nd team all conference. Then Lacrosse definitely does not stop when one junior, Cj Summers was selected the high school season is over. Many of first team all conference. Cj was ecstatic Summitted Photo the players on the Oneida team go out but yet surprise to be given the award. In An “new” annual tradition has become the Stomp Dance of Gradu- and play for summer leagues that take his own words he said, “It’s pretty great ating Seniors through the hallways of the Turtle School. The dance them all over the state and country. For to have made first team all conference. I is meant to inspire students in elementary grades while recogniz- some of the players, lacrosse is a year- was not expecting it at all”. ing and celebrating the graduating class. round sport. Overall, the boys had an amazing But as of this writing, the lacrosse season. They are not quite sure if they By Shania Barber While it is a celebration, there is also team has their first playoff game tonight it into the state playoffs yet, but Cross Thunderhawk Times competition that can be found in several (5/30) against Madison East Side. your finger and hope the team makes it. A much-loved annual tradition at categories. ONHS took place yesterday. Culture The activities are in discussion right Days 2019. now, but may include Oneida Trivia, Each year, Culture Day marks the a fry bread cooking contest, archery, arrival of spring and the end of anoth- an Iroquois singing contest, lacrosse, er school year. It is also a celebration peachstone, and a social dance. of Oneida Language and Culture that Culture Days are an important part of ONHS students look forward to. ONHS identity. Passing On… 16 Y@=yahk Yaw<=l#= • June 6, 2019
Moore, Stanley E. Metoxen, Nick H. La ye< wa te÷ Metoxen, Nick H. (Continued) ______March 14, 1942 – May 31, 2019 Thank You!! December 1930 – May 17, 2019 is further survived by 41 grandchildren, With a good heart, good Stanley E. Moore, 77, 101 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great- mind, and strong fire, Nick Oneida, passed away grandchildren with one more on the H. Metoxen (La ye< wa te÷) peacefully on Friday May way; special Godchild Terry Thomas; at age 88, peacefully began 31, 2019. He was born March brother Carl (Doris) Metoxen, sister his journey to the spirit world The Family of 14, 1942 in Odanah, WI to Janet (Henry) Huff, sister Carol Lopez; May 17, 2019 with his loving Richard Danforth the late Hudson and Isabelle Moore. At his sisters-in-law Pearl McLester, Eva family beside him at his home. would like to take this opportunity to a young age he moved to Milwaukee and Danforth, Evelyn Elm, Harriet Reiter, Nick was born to Evelyn and Edison say thank you to all of the people who became active in the Milwaukee Golden and Cleo (Wayne) Cornelius. Nick Gloves. Stanley was an advocate for Metoxen in December 1930. He served were there for us during the loss of was preceded in death by his parents; the American Indian Movement in the his country in the U.S. Navy from 1950 my Husband, our Father, Grandfather, his wife Mary; daughter Kim Marie; 1970’s. In 1973 he participated in the – 1954 on the U.S.S. Hornet. In April Great-Grandfather, brother, and brothers: Fredrick, Gene, and Roger; siege and occupation of Wounded Knee 1955 Nick married the love of his life, uncle. We sincerely appreciated the sister Annette Thomas; 3 grandchildren; along with 200 other Oglala Lakota Mary M. (Schuyler) Metoxen. love and support we received from and numerous in-laws. our extended family members of the and A.I.M. followers, as they faced off Nick enjoyed watching the birds and against 300 U.S. Marshals, FBI and other wildlife in his yard, driving his Friends gathered at Ryan Funeral Oneida and Green Bay communities. Home 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere A Special Thank you goes out to the other law enforcement. Stan was also car about, family get togethers, good involved in the takeover of the U.S. food, good music, movie time at the after 10:30am on Wednesday May 22, Father Johnson, Everett Black Thunder 2019. The Oneida Hymn Singers sang for their prayers and speaking on Coast Guard station in Milwaukee which theater, a game of checkers or croquet. at 11:30am followed by the service at behalf of the family. The Pallbearers later became the Indian Community He loved seeing happiness in children 12:00pm with Full Military Honors. — Hawk, Dayton, Dacian, Gilbert, School. In 1973 he met and married Pat, and was very well known for having Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send Sage, and Ethan, the Oneida Hymn he started his career as an iron worker, a pack of gum as a treat in his pocket online condolences to the family. singers, Oneida Nation Veterans and he and Pat started their family. He for them. He was an avid sports fan Groups, Ryan Funeral Home, and all enjoyed watching History Channel, attending all of his families sporting those that donated food, flowers and westerns, boxing, and sitting on the events, and watching golf, the Packers The children of Nick thank Unity gave monetary donations. front porch. and the Brewers. He was a member of Hospice, Pastor Lee, Oneida Elderly Please excuse us if we missed He is survived by his wife Pat, the Oneida United Methodist Church Services and the Oneida Health Center anyone. We are so very grateful and children; Tracie, Twylite Moore, Noel and their Men’s Group. for all their care and support. Also, thankful for the assistance we received (Miriam) Moore, grandchildren; Brock, Nick took a lot of pride as a skilled and to all the friends and neighbors who from everyone. Please know that what Deion, Phoenix, Kelis, Miriya, and distinguished Masonry Cement Finisher came to visit, your time was very much you did for us did not go unnoticed by Chloe. Stan’s siblings also survive; for some of the finest local construction cherished. our family. Beatrice Lucy, and William (Ellen) contractors, including Oscar J. Boldt, Moore. Pat’s family also survives; Miron Construction, Geo. M Hougard, Anderson, Cathy Sincerely, Kenneth Jr. (Darlene), Barbara, Alan Frank Ziese, C. R. Meyer, Martell DOD: May 27, 2019 Eleanore Danforth, (Elaine), Cheryl, and numerous nieces Construction and others. He is a retired and nephews. Cathy Anderson of Little Saumico Denise (Juan) Lopez member of the International Union of passed Monday, May 27, 2019 while Steven (Connie) Danforth He was preceded in death by his Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers parents, siblings; Hudson, Vivian, under hospice care at Grancare Gardens Angela Danforth Local 3-WI. in Green Bay. She is survived by sisters Rosalyn (Ociel) Danforth Lorna, Agnes, his mother and father Nick’s surviving children include in law, Pat’s siblings; Harvey, Karen, Becky Anderson and Robin Anderson Danielle Vidal-Riveria Audrey (Wayne) Wishart, Gerald and many other friends and relatives. 25 grandchildren Darlene, Geraldine, Annette, and his (Sharon) Schuyler, Larae Gower, special nephew Travis. She was preceded in death by her 28 great grandchildren Diana (Edwin) King, Barbara Metoxen, mother and father Robert and Dorthea Dennison Jr. (Daphne) Danforth Special thanks to Unity Hospice, Brenda Metoxen, Vicki Metoxen, Linda Danielle, Ashley, Karen and Haley. Anderson as well as many aunts and un- (Vincent) Powless, Lesley (Gus) Ness, cles and longtime friend Adam Scripps Oneida Elder Services, Carol Bagda, Sue Ann (Antonio) Martinez, Michelle and Dr. Flood. of Fredricksburg, Texas (Blair) Braaten, and Carol Manning. He Cathy was an animal lover all her life and had many pets. She was always Obituaries willing to help out any way she could There is NO charge OLIPP with wildlife and rescues. for obituary notices She will have her ashes placed at Ni- to be published in Oneida Life Insurance Plan Plus colet memorial park at 2770 Bay Settle- the Kalihwisaks for enrolled ment Rd. Green Bay WI. There will be a Call Oneida Trust Enrollment Dept., (920) 869-6212 luncheon on 6-8-19 from 1:00 until 4:00 Oneida citizens. at the park. Local June 6, 2019 • Tsya=t@k Yaw^=le 17 Passing On… Oneida WIOA Program
Kuehn, Cheryl Lee (Miller) Adult Employment Services September 6, 1948 – February 21, 2019 The Oneida Workforce Innovation and Eligibility Requirements for the On February 21 2019, Opportunities Act (WIOA) Program pro- WIOA Program are: Cheryl lost her four and a half vides resources to help tribally-enrolled • Adult Program – Individual who is age year battle with Pulmonary individuals with barriers to employment 18 and older Fibrosis and Hypertension. seek realistic vocational goals through • Enrolled with a federally-recognized She passed away peacefully while being employment and training services. Tribe surrounded by her loved ones. Cheryl • Native Alaskan or Native Hawaiian WIOA Services provided include: was the daughter of Mrs. Stella W. Oman • Unemployed, underemployed, or low • Job Search Assistance and Mr. George M. Miller of Wisconsin. income • Resume and Cover Letter Assistance Cheryl graduated from L.P. Goodrich • Employed but in need of services to ob- • Job Interview Preparation High School, and was a proud member tain/retain employment that achieves • Career Counseling of the Oneida Nation. self-sufficiency • Training to Upgrade Employment She worked at Hughes AirCraft and • 30-resident of one of the counties: Skills Harte-Hanks for many years. Cheryl Brown, Outagamie, Kewaunee, Door, • GED/HSED Incentives was extremely creative, known for her Calumet, Sheboygan, Manitowoc or • On-the-Job Training provided in con- homemade greeting cards and jewelry. Winnebago junction with employer that provides She enjoyed gardening, weekly Mom knowledge or skills needed for full and Application Process & Daughter days, the outdoors, her adequate performance of the job. Contact Sandra Skenadore at 920- beloved cats and living life to the fullest. • Adult Work Experience – 8–12 weeks 490-3789 or sskenado@oneidanation. Cheryl was preceded in death by her job placement with an employer to ex- org to set up an appointment. mother Stella W. (Miller) Omen, her step plore career, develop skills and gain She will meet with you to complete a father Gary Omen, her father George work experience. WIOA intake, develop an employment Miller, her brothers, Terry, Stanley, and plan and determine services needed to Rodney Miller as well as many Aunts achieve your employment goal. and Uncles. Survivors include her soulmate and beloved husband of 51 years Bob Kuehn, her special one and only daughter Carrie Kuehn, daughter in law Sue Yelle-Kuehn, one brother, Glen Miller of CA; two sisters, Gail Miller of NV. Julea Freed of WI, brother–in-law Mark of WI; niece, Angela Winke of WI; nephews, Donnie Winke of WI, Aaron Kuehn of WI; Uncle, Steve Jacobs of WI; Aunt, Delores Jacobs of WI; as well as many cousins and friends. Cheryl was warm, kind and loving person known for her unbiased generosity and would not hesitate to go out of her way to make others happy and feel loved. She touched the hearts of all who knew her and made everyone feel special in their own way. Cheryl did not want you to mourn her passing, but rejoice in memories of her, for she lived a great life and cherished every moment she was able to. So please smile… and remember her fondly. That is what she wanted. 18 Teklu> Yaw^=le • June 6, 2019 Local BIA transfers approximately 9300 acres into trust status WASHINGTON ~ Assistant Secre- and to support the Tribe’s efforts to di- tary for Indian Affairs Tara Mac Lean versify its economy,” said Assistant Sec- Sweeney announced today the decision retary Sweeney. “The Mandan, Hidatsa for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) & Arikara Nation has waited over seven to take approximately 9,300 acres of years for a decision and I am proud that, land near Mandaree, North Dakota with Secretary Bernhardt’s leadership, into trust status for the Three Affiliated our office was able to overcome the bar- Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, riers and red tape stalling this important a tribe also widely known as the Man- application.” dan, Hidatsa & Arikara (MHA) Nation. “The MHA Nation is very grateful to In 2011, the Tribe submitted its Fee- Secretary Bernhardt, Assistant Secre- To-Trust Application for the Figure 4 tary Sweeney, and the Department of Ranch Property, which is currently used Interior staff, especially Principal Depu- by the Tribe for a buffalo ranch opera- ty Assistant Secretary John Tahsuda, for tion as well as oil and gas production. their successful completion of our land The approval of the Tribe’s application into trust application,” said Mark Fox, will return a portion of lands originally Chairman of the MHA Nation. “This included within the reservation bound- significant step will positively enhance aries under the Fort Laramie Treaty of resource management and economic Submiited photo 1851 to the Tribe. • See 40 Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox “It is a great honor to approve the hold up the approval letter and shake hands. transfer of these lands into trust status Land in trust
4.9% for 72 mo. To approved credit. Terms apply. See dealer for details. Tax, Title, License and DSF additional. Take delivery by 6/30/19 Some photos for illustration purposes. Quanity includes Koehne Auto Group. Local June 6, 2019 • W@=tlu> Yaw^=le 19 Martha’s Vineyard tribe, town Come Celebrate with us!! spar over casino construction The Oneida Higher Education Department would like to congratulate you on your recent grdaduation with a BOSTON (AP) ~ Officials on -Mar a casino on sovereign land. tha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts are The town’s lawyers countered that light lunch and refreshments (while supplies last) battling a Native American tribe’s ef- the town still has a right to enforce cer- forts to build a casino on the famous tain health and safety regulations. The Location: 3759 W. Mason St., Suite 3, resort island. judge is expected to rule later on the Aquinnah town officials asked a Bos- dispute. Oneida, WI ton federal judge Friday to require the Work on the Aquinnah Cliffs Casino Date: Friday, June 7th 2019 Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe to apply began in February after the U.S. Su- for a town building permit for their preme Court declined to take up a legal Time: 11:00 am – 1 pm planned casino. challenge from the state and town, but The tribe’s lawyers argued it doesn’t construction halted amid the latest dis- need town approval because the federal pute. court has recognized its right to operate From page 2/Dallas becomes first Her graduation ceremony from Pied- poverty stricken than northerners so of- mont Technical College was an excit- ten they can’t afford thousands of dol- ing event for Dallas, especially when lars for a casket. A lot of funeral homes she received her official graduation pin won’t tell you about this option because from the Funeral Services Program. “I they’ll lose money when people won’t really enjoyed the day of graduation buy their caskets.” in which we had our ceremony for the Dallas would like to continue her ed- Funeral Services program, and then I ucation which, in all likelihood, will had (Piedmont Technical College Ac- provide her with plenty of future em- counting/Business Instructor) Richard ployment options. “My goal now is to Mandau pin me, followed by our giving take my National Board Certifications our oaths of office at the school,” Dallas and get my apprenticeship done,” Dal- said. las said. “I would also like to finish my Dallas is aware she is a unique indi- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business vidual who has received a rather unique Marketing and use that degree to open degree. “You need to be a special indi- a funeral home on our reservation. I vidual that can handle circumstances would like to give our people more that happen in the world,” Dallas said. choices to go to in a time of need.” “(I’ll be) helping families in need and Dallas is grateful for the opportuni- giving them less stress in making funer- ty and support she received while on al decisions.” her academic endeavor. “I would like Increasing awareness of the lit- to thank my family for giving me the tle-known option of “green burials” is support to finish this program,” Dallas also something she is passionate about, said. “Especially my parents Milton and Dallas said. “I would like to be more Nadine Dallas. My grandparents would proactive about telling our people about be surprised that I graduated with this green burials as many people are not degree. I would also like to thank the aware of this type of funeral process,” Oneida Nation and my instructors for Dallas said. “It’s an option our ancestors taking the time and giving me the op- did many decades ago. A green burial is portunity to receive this degree and I when a person wants to be buried in a look forward to using it in a few years.” blanket or a biodegradable casket, the Dallas is the daughter of Nadine and option is theirs on how they want to be Milton Dallas. She is the granddaughter returned with Mother Earth. Only cer- of Nancy and Anderson Summers, and tain cemeteries allow this, for instance Gladys and Raymond Dallas. people down south people are more 20 Tew@sh^ • June 6, 2019 Local Local June 6, 2019 • Tew@s^n Úskah 21 Helping Our Youth Learn to Make Healthy Decisions Submitted by Leah Fuss, MSN, sion when a difficult choice or situation RN of Community Health Nursing occurs. This spring I had the privilege of The students explored the conse- spending time with the 6B group of 6th quences of how a lack of self-respect graders at the Oneida Middle School. could lead to decisions that may pre- The primary reason for my time with vent them from reaching the goals they these incredible young ladies and young have set for themselves. This group of men was to present the abstinence-based 6th graders asked questions if they were Choosing the Best Curriculum. The six, unclear of a concept, encouraged each hour-long, lessons in the curriculum other to participate in group discus- promotes good decision making with sions, and class activities. Each class personal behaviors, healthy relation- period I spent with the students helped ships, supportive friendships, and most me to better understand the importance of all self-respect. Throughout the six of treating individuals, not matter what lessons the class and I discussed topics age, with encouragement and respect. related to the emotional and physical As our lessons approached an ending, I aspects of natural growth and devel- was able to obtain a photograph show- opment. The first two lessons were a ing us having fun while learning the val- bit chaotic as the students and I got to ue of self-respect. If you see the young know each other, but as the lessons con- ladies and gentlemen in the photo, ask tinued, we started having fun. The stu- them for an autograph, and you will see dents really seemed to embrace the idea how their self-respect has bloomed this Submitted photo that self-respect could help the students spring. through making a well thought out deci- Oneida Nation Middle School sixth grade students participated in Choosing the Best classes taught by Leah Fuss, MSN, RN.
The Brown County property is being developed for a We need your help… subdivision, for homesites. “In 1887 the General Allotment Act aka Dawes Act was passed, the act divided up the reservation lands into individually-owned parcels; prior to this, land to name a Subdivision on Indian reservations was owned and controlled in common by all of the members of an Indian nation.” Deadline for Submissions is Friday – June 21, 2019 See below for the original allotted parcel information.
• 6H-115-8 allotted to Inez R. Hill, a/k/a Lucy Hill • 6H-1154-3 allotted to Elizabeth King • HB-112 Stevens allotted • 6H-1168 allotted to to William Lilly Cornelius Powless 1200 Block of Crestwood, Ferndale, Green Bay, WI 2700 Block of South Overland Drive, Oneida WI 54115 Submit name suggestions to: Lori Elm, [email protected] Office Manager at Land Management OR send to: Land Management Area, PO Box 365, Oneida, WI 54115 22 Tew@sh^n T#ken • June 6, 2019 Local Eric and Samantha Boucher brag on their turkeys Submitted by Dan Lara Dan Lara took husband and wife team Eric and Samantha Boucher turkey hunting, and both bagged toms on Sunday, May 12.
It was Samantha’s first time out turkey hunting and she tagged 20lbs tom with a 7 inch beard and 3/4 spurs.
Eric Boucher also tagged one a 21 pound bird with a 6.5 inch beard and 1 inch spurs.
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Owned & Operated by the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation An Equal Opportunity Employer Local June 6, 2019 • Tew@sh< Áhs< 23 Updated Domestic Animal Law now in effect On May 22, 2019, the updated Oneida nations. While there have been recent amie County will be accepted 920-494-2221 Domestic Animals law became effec- updates to the Oneida Domestic Animal tive. Some of the notable changes that Ordinance, pet owners that live on the **Limit 3 pets per household per year** 801 Hoffman St., Green Bay, WI are now active include: reservation are still required to license 920-337-2266 their pet annually and to maintain a cur- Green Bay/Allouez Animal Hospital greenbayallouezanimalhospital.com * A reduction in in the limit of maxi- rent rabies vaccination. Failure to do so and Packerland Veterinary Center offer mum number of dogs and cats al- is violation of the law and can result in discounts to tribal members and em- Packerland Veterinary Center lowed per residential household. Un- fines. Pet owners are encouraged to ployees. Contact them for more Infor- 121 Packerland Ave. der the new law, 2 dogs and a total of utilize the services of the Oneida Pet mation. Green Bay, WI 4 animals maximum may be kept in a Safety Program. 920-498-2808 household. Green Bay & Allouez Animal Hospital www.packerlandvet.com Program Services 1518 W. Mason St., Green Bay, WI * Revisions to the dangerous animal The Oneida Pet Safety Program is de- declaration process. Under the new signed to help Oneida members vacci- law, animals that approach or chases a nate their pets and to motivate pet own- human being or domestic animal in a ers to spay and neuter their pets– which menacing fashion or apparent attitude is important to reduce bites. of attack; bite inflicts injury, attacks, or otherwise endangers the safety of Vaccinations, Spaying, and Neutering a human being or domestic animal; Services is suspected to be owned, trained or The program will provide Oneida Re- harbored for the purpose of dog fight- tail Gift Cards in exchange for vaccina- ing; and/or has been declared to be a tions, spaying and neutering. Pet own- dangerous animal in any other juris- ers are responsible for taking their pet diction are reasons an animal may be to any licensed veterinarian in Brown declared dangerous. Declared dan- or Outagamie County. Pet owners must gerous animals may not be kept and pay 100% of the bill at the time of ser- will be ordered to be removed from vice. After the pet receives service, pet the reservation. Owners may con- owners who provide the following in- test the dangerous animal declaration formation can receive Oneida Retail by filing a written appeal to the Trial Gift Cards; Court. 1. Proof of rabies certificate 2. Copy of your Oneida Tribal Iden- * Unaltered animal licenses are now tification Card 25.00 per animal. 3. A copy of a current Oneida Pet License if you live on the reservation. This is important information for pet You can bring your paperwork to either owners. Please review the law, the fines N7332 Water Circle Place, Little Bear and penalties, and become familiar with Development Center, or at the Conser- any new requirements that may be ap- vation Office, located at N8047 County plicable. To read the law, go to: Rd. U. If you do not have a current li- https://oneida-nsn.gov/government/ cense for your animal, you can purchase register/laws/#TITLE-3-HEALTH- the license from either location at the PUBLIC-SAFETY time the gift card is picked up. -An altered pet is $5.00 to license LICENSE AND VACCINATE YOUR -An intact pet is $25.00 to license PETS - IT’S THE LAW 4. An itemized receipt of the vet ser- Part of being a responsible pet own- vices (i.e. spaying, neutering, and/or er is to make sure that your animals vaccinations). are current on their license and vacci- -Any licensed vet in Brown or Outag-
https://oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/ 24 Tew@sh< Kay# • June 6, 2019 Local The FY ’19 Community Fund The Finance Committee is now taking Community Fund applica- tions for the FY19 year. The purpose of the Community Fund is to serve the Oneida community members by offering funds and/or Coca-Co- la products. The Community Fund is available to all enrolled Oneida member and is designated specifical- ly for: 1. Self-Development (for youth and adults), 2. Oneida Community Events and 3. Fundraisers that benefit Oneida members or the Community All funding requests do oblige the requester to provide a 10% match. Individual requests are limited to a maximum of $500 once per year and group requests to $750 once per year. Any travel or travel related request; a request that can be obtained from another tribal program; or any type of personal request are excluded. See SOP’s for other exclusions. Trib- al programs are also excluded from funding requests, but may be eligi- ble for product requests, provided the event is open to and benefits the community/public. The Finance Committee reviews all requests once each month. There is one application for funding requests and one application for Coca-Cola product requests. The FY19 forms are available on the Intranet under Frequently Used forms/Finance, and on the Oneida Tribal Website page under the Finance Committee. You can also call the Finance Ad- ministration Office at920-869-4325 to obtain forms or to find out more information. All requesters are asked to submit requests at least six weeks before actual need or event date. Completed forms and back up infor- mation are to be e-mailed to: CF@ oneidanation.org Local June 6, 2019 • Tew@sh< Wisk 25 Oneida Arts Program receives substantial grant
Kali photo/Eric Doxtator
Kali photo/Christopher Johnson The Oneida Nation Arts Program received a substantial grant from First Nations Development Institute Native Arts Initiative. The grant, entitled “20 Years from Now,” is intended to take intermediate to advanced skill level community artists and create future potential teachers of art techniques important to the Haudenosaunee people. Pictured above: Pottery instructor Richard Zane Smith, an internationally recognized Eastern Woodland potter, preps student pottery for a tradition- al pit fire. Pictured below: Sherrole Benton moderates a discussion panel at the Woodland Indian Art Show & Market with silversmith Dan Hill (Cayuga) and potter Peter B. Jones (Onondaga). Both artists are instructors in- volved with the “20 Years from Now” grant obtained by the Oneida Nation Arts Program.
Kali photo/Eric Doxtator 26 Tew@sh< Y@=yahk • June 6, 2019 Local 5th Annual Youth Fashion Show held
Kali photos/Eric Doxtator Pictured above: Participants in the 5th Annual Youth Fashion Show, held Memorial Day weekend at the Woodland Indian Art Show & Market. Youth from Oneida, Menominee and Ho-Chunk. Pictured Left: Oneida Royalty present the awards at the 13th Annual Woodland Indian Art Show & Market. Pictured below: Youth Fashion Show organizer Wanda Antone has volun- teered her time for the past five years to local families to help the youth create their own traditional regalia. Local June 6, 2019 • Tew@sh SUNDAY– SATURDAY, JUNE 9 –15 Kali photo/Christopher Johnson Water levels at Onyota’a:ka Lake remain several feet above normal this Bingo on “4” or spring causing delays in the preparation of many amenities. According to the Oneida Environmental, Health, Safety, and Land Division, these de- lays have postponed the installation of fishing docks, sand for beach up- any number ending grades, buoys, and lawn mowing in the recreation area. These upgrades are expected to occur by the middle of June as the water returns to normal in “4” and win an levels. Apple orchard spring bloom additional $400 during regular games. Valid at all sessions. Excludes Early Birds. Entry pack purchase required. Kali photo/Eric Doxtator Spring is in full swing around the Oneida Nation Reservation as seen by this recent photograph taken at the Oneida Apple Orchard. With warmer summer temperatures just around the corner, the Nation is on the way to a productive apple growing season ahead of the highly anticipated 10th Annual Big Apple Fest. SEOTS Office Hours: Mon.–Fri.: 8-4:30pm outh astern neida ribal ervices News Closed Noon To 1:00pm S ServingE MilwaukeeO and the countiesT of southeasternS Wisconsin Call for available weekend hours, (414) 329-4101 28 Tew@s< T#klu • June 6, 2019 5233 West Morgan Avenue • Milwaukee, WI 53220 Healthy Talks and Walks, Plus Lunch starting July 12 By Mark W. Powless SEOTS Director According to the 2015 Community Health Survey of Oneida Tribal mem- bers in southeast Wisconsin, 34% are considered overweight and another 45% are considered obese. As such, South- eastern Oneida Tribal Services (SEOTS) is taking an active role in helping com- munity members reduce their weight and improve their health. The Centers for Disease Control state, “…even a modest weight loss, such as 5 to 10 per- cent of your total body weight, is like- ly to produce health benefits, such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars.” These improvements lead to better physical health, mood, mobility, energy levels, and self-confidence. Starting on Friday, July 12 the SEOTS Health Talks and Walks program will re- Submitted photo sume and this year will include lunch. The Milwaukee Public Central Library is one of the destinations for the Health Talks and Walks program. Participants will meet at 11:30am for a health-conscious lunch and basic nutri- tion talks. The talks are based on a cur- walks. The locations include fun and in- with all the events taking place on Fri- riculum provided by LiveBest. LiveBest teresting places such as a tour of the Mil- days. Before participating in any phys- Milwaukee provides simple solutions for fresh food waukee Public Museum, Indian Com- ical activity programs, participants are Crisis Center and well-being. The “step-by-step pro- munity School, the Milwaukee County encouraged to speak with their physi- grams show how to make small changes Zoo, and much more. The walks will cian. There is no cost for participants, HOTLINE: each day for lasting results that can be conclude around 3:00pm but this may but space is limited, and registration is Milwaukee seen and felt in just 6 weeks.” vary depending on the location/activi- required. For more information or to County Crisis Participants will then depart from ty. Transportation to the locations from register, please call SEOTS: 414-329- SEOTS for a mix of indoor or outdoor SEOTS will be provided by SEOTS. 4101. Services The program will run for 6 weeks, provides help to individuals who are experiencing Notary Services a mental health Per Capita Payment Forms are re- SEOTS Color Guard crisis. The hotline is quired to be notarized prior to re- The SEOTS Color Guard is seeking veterans to join and available 24/7/365. turning to the Oneida Enrollments participate in Color Guard activities. For those interested, Do not hesitate to Department. please contact Leon House, 414-530-5846. call for yourself, or Southeastern Oneida Tribal Ser- for an individual vices (SEOTS) offers free Nota- experiencing a ry services by appointment only. Medication Distribution Reminder: mental health crisis. SEOTS now picks up medications from Oneida every Monday. Please call with Please call to schedule an appoint- all of your medication orders by the Tuesday before our Monday pick-up. (414) ment. SEOTS also has Payment Due to a Pharmacy Staff meeting, SEOTS will be unable to Forms, if needed. distribute medications on the second Tues. of each month from 257-7222 10:00am–11:00am www.kalihwisaks.com SEOTS June 6, 2019 • Tew@sh< W@=tehlu 29 C munity Rm Rental 5:00pm-7:00pm The SEOTS Multip pose Rm and Kitchen Senior Activity Day Join us at SEOTS on Wednesday Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 e available f rental select Sat days. evenings to bead. Bring an existing 11:00am – 2:00pm project or start a new one. Limited Resve the rm f bthday pties, baby shs, Join us for lunch, Bingo and weekly supplies will be available if needed. activities! The first two Tuesdays of and me. each month are a $3 luncheon, the third Call today to get me details and resve yr date. Tuesday is potluck, the fourth Tuesday Healthy Talks and Walks is Brown Bag and months with a fifth Fridays, July 12, 19, 26 Tuesday are ‘to be determined. A special 11:30am-3:00pm presentation on Oneida books and authors Sign up to join us for weekly walks will take place on Tuesday, July 30. and talks, plus lunch! The ‘talks’ will include basic nutrition education. The ‘walks’ will include a mix of Medication Pick-up with indoor and outdoor locations such Pharmacist Jim Poels as the Milwaukee County Zoo, Tuesday July 2 Indian Community School, outdoor 11:00 am – 2:00 pm education at a local park, a tour of The Director of the Oneida Pharmacy, the Milwaukee Public Library, and Jim Poels, will be present at SEOTS to much more. Transportation provided review the medications of our clients. from SEOTS to the walking locations. Information shared will be proper The end times will vary depending on dosing, potential conflicts between location/activity. There is no cost, but meds, and suggested alternatives. No registration is required. appointment necessary, but please bring in all the medication currently prescribed to you. Oneida Shuttle Trip Monday, July 16 8:00am departure Oneida Language Classes The reasons for taking the shuttle vary, but Wednesdays July 3, 10, 17 include the Oneida Health Center, Oneida 3:00pm for Beginners Casino, Tribal ID’s, etc. Drop off and 4:00pm for Continuing Students pick-up is at the Health Center and Casino Wa>tkunhela=t&= (I Greet You) All are when in Oneida. welcome! Learn with Oneida language teacher Renee Elm – Pfaller. During July Special Election and August, there will be weekly door Saturday, July 20 prize drawings and all attendees will be 7:00am-7:00pm entered to win a grand prize of an Apple SEOTS is a polling location in Milwaukee iPad. The grand prize winner will be for all Tribal elections. Stop by to cast your drawn on Wednesday, August 21. vote to fill vacancies on various Boards, Committees, and Commissions. Enrolled Beading Circle Tribal members must be 18+ with valid Wednesday July 3, 10, 17, 24 identification to vote. Attention SEOTS will be CLOSED on Thursday July 4TH in observance of the holiday. Oneida Community Integrated Food System Office Hours: Mon.–Fri.: 8-4:30pm OCIFS Contact: Bill Vervoort [email protected] 30 Áhs< Niw^sa • June 6, 2019 Meltz welcomes you to Oneida Farmer’s Market The Oneida Farmers’ Market starts their families. tor. Please see Crystal’s its season on June 20 and will be open You can keep updated on what is hap- message below. every Thursday from 12:00pm to pening at the Oneida Farmers’ Market 6:00pm. What a great way to spend a by going to our facebook page www. Sagoli! nice summer day; buying fresh produce facebook.com/OFMWI. So, grab the My name is Crystal right from the farmer, having a brat or family and come on down to anoth- Meltz and I am honored a burger and taking a little time to so- er great season of the Oneida Farmers to be the Oneida Farm- cialize with the people around you. The Market. ers Market Coordinator. I Farmers Market will NOT be open on The Oneida Farmers Market would have had the last 10 years Thursday, July 4th to allow our cus- like to welcome Crystal Meltz as the to be part of the Oneida tomers and vendors to spend time with new Oneida Farmers Market Coordina- system just in a different capacity. I began my ca- reer in 2007 with Tsyun- hehkwa Retail. I learned and experienced the cul- ture of our traditional foods and medicines. In 2012, I was given the opportunity to help with the opening of the new re- tail store, Oneida Market. Here I practiced and taught the community what all my Crystal Meltz great mentors taught me. I Oneida Farmer’s Market Coordinator left the Oneida Nation last tastic weekly event and will strive to winter to take a position at Wolf River bring the best products and services to Chiropractic. the Oneida Community. If you have any I look forward to working with Bill questions, please feel free to ask me or during this transitional year to carry on email me at [email protected]. this wonderful project that we call the Looking forward to serving you all in Oneida Farmers Market. It is my hope the future. to bring fresh ideas to an already fan- Crystal Meltz • Jeff Scofield Contact Information Agricultural Director, 920-833-7952 Tsyunhehkwa 920-869-2718 Marilyn King OFDP Interim Director, 920-869-1041 Angela Parks Retail Manager, Jesse Padron 920-496-7309 School Food Service Director, 920-869-4454 OCIFS June 6, 2018 • Áhs< Niw^sa Úskah 31 Food Distribution Center Submitted photo The staff at the Nori Damrow Food Distribution Center are ready to help families and individuals in need of assistance with providing healthy food. The Oneida Food Distribution began This has brought about some positive in 1980 thru the hard work and deter- changes in the type of food we want to mination of Nori Damrow. It was start- feed our people. Were divided into four ed under the Great Lakes Indian Tribal Regions. Our Region is the Midwest Council and then in 1983 it officially Area which includes Minnesota, Wis- became the Oneida Food Distribution consin, Michigan and the Eastern Tribes Program on Indian Reservations (OFD- of New York are included with us. PIR) in the old Tribal Building on Fish We started a Cooking and Nutrition Creek Road. Nori also led the way as Class that we host once a month. Put the Manager of the program to a new together by Oneida Emergency Food building built where it is presently at Pantry, Food Distribution and UW - Ex- N7360 Water Circle Place in Oneida. tension Food Wise Nutritionists. This Our program is funded through the is held the first Thursday of the month Food & Nutrition Service (FNS), an from 10:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M. in the agency of the U.S. Department of Ag- Food Distribution Kitchen. There is no riculture, or USDA as we know it. FD- cost and you can register over the phone PIR is managed locally by their Indi- or e-mail. In June we will be cooking an Tribal Organizations, which is also with Leafy Greens. You can get some known as ITO’S. We are funded 75% ideas on cooking with USDA foods USDA and 25% ITO. and Pantry foods. If you are interested, Our agreement is we manage the pro- please give us a call at 920-869-1041. gram according to the USDA 501 Hand- Each month participating households book of Regulations as well as the Onei- receive a food package to help them da Nation policies and procedures. We maintain a nutritionally balanced diet. also belong to the NAFDPIR (National We offer a nutritious food package con- Association of Food Distribution on In- sisting of fresh fruits and vegetables as dian Reservations) organization which • See 33 meets once a year. This is where we meet with USDA and Tribal Officials. Food Distribution Center 32 Áhs< Niw@sh< T#ken • June 6, 2019 Local Evers announces partnership to increase Youth and Elder Fishing June 8 insurance enrollment MADISON, Wis. (AP) ~ Gov. Tony use of HealthCare.gov, a federal web- Evers is announcing a new partnership site with information on the Affordable between state agencies to enroll more Care Act. people in health insurance plans. The agencies will engage with com- Evers announced the partnership munity organizations, health insurance during a state Capitol news conference providers and health care systems to Monday. strengthen markets and help state res- The plan calls for the state Depart- idents transition from Medicaid to pri- ment of Health Services and the Office vate coverage. The agencies also will of the Commissioner of Insurance to continue to try and convince Republi- work together to educate consumers by cans who control the Legislature to ex- informing them about the availability pand Medicaid, a move they have flatly of insurance agents and promoting the rejected so far. Submitted photo Save the Date! 20th Annual Youth and Elder Fishing Day resched- uled to June 8! Although the YEFD event is billed as “Rain or Shine,” this year the forecast of rain, temps in the 40s and gusting wind forced the decision to postpone. We didn’t want to do it, but it’s a good thing we did, as the forecast was mostly accurate – not much rain but the cold wind would have certainly kept folks away. Here’s hoping for a taste of summer, a good turnout, and great fish- ing on June 8. See you there! Local June 6, 2019 • Áhs< Niw@sh< Áhs< 33 From page 15/Food Distribution Center US Supreme Court denies review as well as wholesome meat products of OFFICE HOURS: frozen Ground Beef, Chicken Breasts, Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to of Arizona child welfare case Pork Chops, Beef Roast, Whole Chick- Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) ~ The U.S. parents. en, Salmon fillets, Cat fish, Bison, Friday: 8:00 a.m. to Noon Supreme Court has denied review of The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Canned Tuna, Canned Beef and Canned PHONE: (920) 869-1041 an Arizona case challenging a law that ruled the case was moot because the Chicken. Fresh vegetables and Fruits FAX: (920) 869-1668 gives preference to American Indians in children had been adopted. such as carrots, onions, russet potatoes, ATTENTION: We are always closed adoptions of Native children. The 9th Circuit didn’t rule on the con- red potatoes, cabbage, romaine lettuce, for issuance the last 5 working days of The order this week leaves in place a stitutionality of the Indian Child Wel- Broccoli, celery, tomatoes, grape toma- each month. lower court ruling that dismissed a com- fare Act. toes, radishes, cauliflower, fresh corn on plaint from a Phoenix-based, right-lean- That question is before a federal the cob and soup mix. ing think tank. appeals court in Louisiana in a sepa- Fresh fruits include ap- The Goldwater Institute sought to rate case out of Texas that represents ples, oranges, grape- keep two children with ties to the Gila the most significant challenge to the fruit, mixed fruit, pears, River and Navajo tribes from being 40-year-old law. fresh lemons. Recently removed from their non-Native foster frozen blueberries have been added. This is our income limits effective from October 1, 2018 to Sep- tember 30, 2019. Each year our income limits change with a cost of living raise. If you have any questions, please give us a call to see if you qualify. 34 Áhs< Niw@sh< Kay# • June 6, 2019 Local OBC Meeting Results Executive Session lution 05-08-19-A Research Requests: Re- Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jor- Emergency Meeting 8:30 AM Tuesday, May 7, 2019 view and Approval to Conduct, seconded dan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III 1:00 PM Friday, February 22, 2019 Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Abstained: Kirby Metoxen BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center B. Adopt resolution entitled Amending Res- Motion by David P. Jordan to repost the Norbert Hill Center olution BC-09-26-18-D Boards, Com- remaining vacancies on the Oneida Nation EMERGENCY MEETING Regular Meeting mittees, and Commissions Law Stipends Arts Board, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, 8:30 AM Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman Motion carried: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Trea- BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt reso- surer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Sum- Norbert Hill Center lution 05-08-19-B Amending Resolution VII. STANDING COMMITTEES mers, Council members: Daniel Guzman BC-09-26-18-D Boards, Committees, and A. FINANCE COMMITTEE King, David Jordan, Kirby Metoxen; EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissions Law Stipends, seconded by 1. Approve the May 6, 2019, special Fi- Not Present: Council members: Ernest Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, David P. Jordan. Motion carried: nance Committee meeting minutes Stevens III, Jennifer Webster; Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Council Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer members: David P. Jordan, Kirby Metoxen, C. DOMESTIC ANIMAL LAW Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the I. CALL TO ORDER Ernie Stevens III; 1. Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to May 6, 2019, special Finance Committee Meeting called to order by Chairman Te- Not Present: Secretary Lisa Summers, the Domestic Animal Law meeting minutes, seconded by Trish King. hassi Hill. Council members: Daniel Guzman King, Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman Motion carried: For the record: Councilman Ernie Ste- Jennifer Webster; Motion by Ernie Stevens III to adopt res- vens III is out on personal time. Council- Arrived at: Treasurer Trish King at 8:46 olution 05-08-19-C Amendments to the B. LEGISLATIVE OPERATING woman Jennifer Webster is out on a pre- a.m.; Domestic Animal Law with one (1) noted COMMITTEE planned vacation. change to the law [delete “Cash shall not be 1. Accept the April 17, 2019, regular Leg- REGULAR MEETING accepted for payment of fines.” from lines islative Operating Committee meeting II. OPENING Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer 514-515 of Draft 3], seconded by Daniel minutes Opening provided by Councilman Daniel Trish King, Council members: Daniel Guz- Guzman King. Motion carried: Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman Guzman King. man King, David P. Jordan, Kirby Metox- 2. Adopt resolution entitled Domestic An- Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the en, Ernie Stevens III; imals Law Fine, Penalty, and Licensing April 17, 2019, regular Legislative Operat- III. ADOPT THE AGENDA Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Fee Schedule ing Committee meeting minutes, seconded Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt the Stevens, Secretary Lisa Summers, Council- Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman by Trish King. Motion carried: agenda as presented, seconded by Lisa woman Jennifer Webster; Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt reso- 2. Approve an amendment to the one-year Summers. Motion carried: lution 05-08-19-D Domestic Animals Law review of the Children’s Code to a six- I. CALL TO ORDER Fine, Penalty, and Licensing Fee Schedule month review IV. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL Meeting called to order by Chairman Te- with one (1) noted change [add resolution Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman A. Approve two (2) actions regarding the hassi Hill at 8:30 a.m. number from item V.C.1. to line 13], sec- Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve an rescheduled special GTC meeting For the record: Vice-Chairman Brandon onded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: amendment to the July 26, 2017, directive Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary Stevens is on approved travel attending the 3. Adopt resolution entitled Prohibited An- to complete a one (1) year review of the Motion by David P. Jordan to approve Haskell Board of Regents meeting in Law- imals under the Domestic Animals Law Children’s Code to instead require that a March 17, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. as the date rence, KS. Secretary Lisa Summers will Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman review of the implementation of the Chil- and time for the rescheduled special GTC be late. Councilwoman Jennifer Webster Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt resolu- dren’s Code is conducted six (6) months meeting, seconded by Lisa Summers. is on approved travel attending Various tion 05-08-19-E Prohibited Animals under after the Children’s Code takes effect, sec- Motion carried: State-Tribal Consultations in Bayfield, WI. the Domestic Animals Law with one (1) onded by Trish King. Motion carried: Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the noted change [add resolution number from notice for the rescheduled special GTC II. OPENING item V.C.1. to line 13], seconded by Kirby VIII. TRAVEL REPORTS meeting, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Opening provided by Councilman Daniel Metoxen. Motion carried: A. Approve the travel report - Councilman Motion carried: Guzman King Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Kirby Metoxen - Wisconsin Governor’s Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III Conference on Tourism - Wisconsin V. ADJOURN III. ADOPT THE AGENDA Abstained: Daniel Guzman King Dells, WI - March 17-20, 2019 Motion by Daniel Guzman King to ad- Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt the Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman journ at 1:26 p.m., seconded by Brandon agenda as presented, seconded by Trish VI. APPOINTMENTS Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the Stevens. Motion carried: King. Motion carried: A. Determine next steps regarding seven (7) travel report from Councilman Kirby Me- Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Infor- vacancies - Oneida Nation Arts Board toxen for the Wisconsin Governor’s Con- mation Management Specialist IV. MINUTES Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary ference on Tourism in Wisconsin Dells, Minutes approved as presented on May A. Approve the April 24, 2019, regular Motion by Ernie Stevens III to appoint Bur- WI - March 17-20, 2019, seconded by Trish 22, 2019. Business Committee meeting minutes deena Endhunter and Mercy Metoxen to King. Motion carried: Lisa Summers, Secretary Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary the Oneida Nation Arts Board, seconded by ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt reso- David P. Jordan. Motion carried: • See 35, May 8 OBC Minutes June 6, 2019 • Áhs< Niw@sh< W$sk 35 From page 34/May 8, 2019 Oneida Business Committee Minutes Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jor- 2019, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion will be reimbursed, seconded by Kirby Community & Economic Development dan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III withdrawn. Metoxen. Motion carried: Motion by Trish King to approve a limited Abstained: Kirby Metoxen Motion by Trish King to table the travel E. Enter e-poll results into the record re- waiver of sovereign immunity for the Schi- B. Approve the travel report - Councilman request in accordance with § 216.16-1 for garding approved the travel request for avi Seeds LLC HEMP Seed Stewardship Ernie Stevens III - Wisconsin Gover- Five (5) Child Support staff to attend the Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens to at- Agreement - file # 2019-0363, seconded nor’s Conference on Tourism - Wiscon- National Tribal Child Support Association tend the Spring Haskell BOR meeting in by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried: sin Dells, WI - March 18-19, 2019 conference in Temecula, CA - June 23-27, Lawrence, KS - May 7-10, 2019 F. Approve a limited waiver of sovereign Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman 2019, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary immunity - Cultivas Bio LLC Purchase Motion by David P. Jordan to approve carried: Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the and Sales Agreement - file # 2019-0477 the travel report from Councilman Ernie Motion by David P. Jordan to take this item e-poll results into the record regarding the Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/ Stevens III for the Wisconsin Governor’s from the table , seconded by Trish King. approved travel request for Vice-Chair- Community & Economic Development Conference on Tourism in Wisconsin Motion carried. man Brandon Stevens to attend the Spring Motion by David P. Jordan to move item Dells, WI - March 18-19, 2019, seconded Motion by David P. Jordan to delete this Haskell Board of Regents meeting in Law- X.F. Approve a limited waiver of sovereign by Trish King. Motion carried: item from the agenda, seconded by Trish rence, KS - May 7-10, 2019, seconded by immunity - Cultivas Bio LLC Purchase Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jor- King. Motion carried: Trish King. Motion carried: and Sales Agreement - file # 2019-0477 to dan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen B. Approve the travel request - Councilman Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jor- executive session and delete from the pub- Abstained: Ernie Stevens III Kirby Metoxen - 2019 Native Ameri- dan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen lic record, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. C. Approve the travel report - Councilman can Tourism of Wisconsin conference - Abstained: Ernie Stevens III Motion carried: Ernie Stevens III - 2019 Great Lakes In- Odanah, WI - June 9-11, 2019 G. Approve a limited waiver of sovereign tertribal Food Summit - Dowagiac, MI Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman X. NEW BUSINESS immunity - Konopie LLC Master Pur- - April 24-29, 2019 Motion by Ernie Stevens III to approve A. Approve the reallocation of $3,000 from chasing Agreement - file # 2019-0479 Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman the travel request for Councilman Kirby the OBC Special Projects line to cov- Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/ Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the Metoxen to attend the 2019 Native Ameri- er travel expenses to the Addressing Community & Economic Development travel report from Councilman Ernie Ste- can Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) con- Homelessness in Tribal Areas trainings Motion by Daniel Guzman King to approve vens III for the 2019 Great Lakes Intertrib- ference in Odanah, WI - June 9-11, 2019, Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman a limited waiver of sovereign immunity al Food Summit in Dowagiac, MI - April noting NATOW is funding this travel, sec- Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the for the Konopie LLC Master Purchasing 24-29, 2019, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. onded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: reallocation of $3,000 from the OBC Spe- Agreement - file # 2019-0479, seconded Motion carried: Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jor- cial Projects line to cover travel expenses by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried: Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jor- dan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III to the Addressing Homelessness in Tribal H. Approve amendment # 2 to the Memo- dan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen Abstained: Kirby Metoxen Areas trainings, seconded by Ernie Stevens randum of Agreement for U.S. Indian Abstained: Ernie Stevens III C. Approve the travel request - Council- III. Motion carried: Health Service-Bemidji Area project # D. Approve the travel report - Council- man Kirby Metoxen and one (1) staff B. Re-post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Com- BE-18-K34 woman Jennifer Webster - Tribal Self member - Disinterment from Carlisle munity Library Board Sponsor: Jacque Boyle, Division Direc- Governance Advisory Committee (TS- Boarding School - Carlisle, PA - June Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary tor/Public Works GAC) - Washington DC - October 1-4, 17-21, 2019 Motion by David P. Jordan to repost one Motion by David P. Jordan to approve 2018 Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman (1) vacancy for the Oneida Community amendment # 2 to the Memorandum of Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the Library Board, seconded by Ernie Stevens Agreement for U.S. Indian Health Ser- Motion by Trish King to approve the travel travel request for Councilman Kirby Me- III. Motion carried: vice-Bemidji Area project # BE-18-K34, report from Councilwoman Jennifer Web- toxen and one (1) staff member to attend C. Repost one (1) vacancy - Oneida Police seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion ster for the Tribal Self Governance Advi- the Disinterment from Carlisle Boarding Commission carried: sory Committee (TSGAC) in Washington School in Carlisle, PA - June 17-21, 2019, Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary I. Enter e-poll results into the record re- DC - October 1-4, 2018, noting that this seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion car- Motion by Kirby Metoxen to repost one garding approved the MOU between was fully reimbursed by TSGAC, second- ried: (1) vacancy for the Oneida Police Com- the WisDOT and Oneida Nation - file ed by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Jor- mission, seconded by Trish King. Motion # 2019-0298 and authorization for the dan, Trish King, Ernie Stevens III carried: Chairman to sign IX. TRAVEL REQUESTS Abstained: Kirby Metoxen D. Repost two (2) vacancies - Oneida Na- Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary A. Approve the travel request in accor- D. Approve the travel request - Council- tion School Board Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the dance with § 216.16-1 - Five (5) Child woman Jennifer Webster - Administra- Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary e-poll results into the record regarding the Support staff - National Tribal Child tion of Children & Families Tribal Ad- Motion by David P. Jordan to repost two approved Memorandum of Agreement be- Support Association conference - Teme- visory Committee meeting - Washington (2) vacancies for the Oneida Nation School tween the Wisconsin Department of Trans- cula, CA - June 23-27, 2019 (00:31:50); DC - May 28-31, 2019 Board, noting these are parent positions, portation and Oneida Nation - file # 2019- Sponsor: George Skenandore, Division Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion car- 0298 and authorization for the Chairman to Director/Governmental Services Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the ried: sign, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion Motion by Trish King to defer the travel travel request for Councilwoman Jennifer E. Approve a limited waiver of sovereign carried: request in accordance with § 216.16-1 for Webster to attend the Administration of immunity - Schiavi Seeds LLC HEMP Five (5) Child Support staff to attend the Children & Families Tribal Advisory Com- Seed Stewardship Agreement - file # XI. REPORTS National Tribal Child Support Association mittee meeting in Washington DC - May 2019-0363 conference in Temecula, CA - June 23-27, 28-31, 2019, noting this is grant-funded/ Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/ • See 36, May 8 OBC 36 Áhs< Niw@sh< Y@=yahk • June 6, 2019 Local From page 35/May 8, 2019 Oneida Business Committee Minutes Meeting called to order by Chairman Te- 2019, regular Business Committee meet- Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel hassi Hill at 1:31 p.m. ing, seconded by Trish King. Motion car- Abstained: Daniel Guzman King Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the ried: 3. Accept the Comprehensive Housing Di- Chief Counsel report dated May 7, 2019, Roll call for the record: 8. Accept the Building and Property Main- vision FY-2019 2nd quarter executive seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion car- Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; Council- tenance Service Group FY-2019 2nd report ried: man Daniel Guzman King; Councilman quarter report Sponsor: Dana McLester, Division Direc- Motion by Trish King to approve the legal David P. Jordan; Treasurer Trish King; Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the tor/Comprehensive Housing services contract with Hobbs Straus Dean Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Councilman Building and Property Maintenance Ser- Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the and Walker LLP file # 2019-0522, second- Ernie Stevens III; vice Group FY-2019 2nd quarter report, Comprehensive Housing Division FY- ed by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Ste- seconded by Trish King. Motion carried: 2019 2nd quarter executive report, second- vens; Secretary Lisa Summers; Council- ed by Trish King. Motion carried: B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS woman Jennifer Webster; XII. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby 1. Complete the Retail Variance report fol- A. Approve the meeting minutes portion of Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III low up A. OPERATIONAL the July 2019 semi-annual GTC meeting Abstained: Daniel Guzman King Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman 1. Accept the Human Services Service packet 4. Accept the Human Resources FY-2019 Motion by Trish King to accept the discus- Group FY-2019 2nd quarter report Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary 2nd quarter executive report sion regarding the Retail Variance report Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the Sponsor: Geraldine Danforth, Area Man- follow up as information, seconded by Da- Human Services Service Group FY-2019 meeting minutes portion of the July 2019 ager/Human Resources vid P. Jordan. Motion carried: 2nd quarter report, seconded by Trish semi-annual GTC meeting packet, second- Motion by Trish King to accept the Human Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby King. Motion carried: ed by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Resources FY-2019 2nd quarter executive Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III 2. Accept the Housing Service Group FY- B. Schedule a special Business Committee report as information only, seconded by Abstained: Daniel Guzman King 2019 2nd quarter report meeting on June 3, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Motion by Trish King to accept the Hous- to approve the 2019 semi-annual GTC Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, Trish King, C. NEW BUSINESS ing Service Group FY-2019 2nd quarter meeting materials Kirby Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III 1. Discuss concern regarding areas under report, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary Abstained: David P. Jordan GM DR07 and BC DR04 Motion carried: Motion by David P. Jordan to schedule a 5. Accept the Retail Enterprise FY-2019 Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman 3. Accept the Planning, Zoning and De- special Business Committee meeting on 2nd quarter executive report Motion by Trish King to direct the Gener- velopment Service Group FY-2019 2nd June 3, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. to approve the Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Manag- al Manger and Chief Counsel to follow up quarter report 2019 semi-annual GTC meeting materials, er/Retail Profits on the identified concerns and bring back Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the seconded by Trish King. Motion carried: Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the a report in 30 days, seconded by David P. Planning, Zoning and Development Ser- Retail Enterprise FY-2019 2nd quarter ex- Jordan. Motion carried: vice Group FY-2019 2nd quarter report, XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION ecutive report, seconded by Ernie Stevens Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby seconded by Trish King. Motion carried: Motion by Trish King to go into executive III. Motion carried: Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III 4. Accept the Government Administration session at 9:24 a.m., seconded by David P. Motion by David P. Jordan to send the dis- Abstained: Daniel Guzman King Service Group FY-2019 2nd quarter re- Jordan. Motion carried: cussion regarding budget projections to the 2. Review application(s) for seven (7) va- port Motion by David P. Jordan to come out of June 18, 2019, BC Work Session, seconded cancies - Oneida Nation Arts Board Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the executive session at 9:28 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary Government Administration Service Group by Trish King. Motion carried: 6. Accept the Emergency Management FY- Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the FY-2019 2nd quarter report, seconded by 2019 2nd quarter executive report discussion regarding the applications(s) for Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: A. REPORTS Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Director/ seven (7) vacancies on the Oneida Nation 5. Accept the Public Safety Service Group 1. Accept the Gaming General Manager Emergency Management Arts Board as information, seconded by 2nd quarter report FY-2019 2nd quarter executive report Motion by Trish King to accept the Emer- David P. Jordan. Motion carried: Motion by Trish King to accept the Public Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming Gen- gency Management FY-2019 2nd quarter Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Safety Service Group 2nd quarter report, eral Manager executive report, seconded by David P. Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion car- Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the Jordan. Motion carried: Abstained: Daniel Guzman King ried: Gaming General Manager FY-2019 2nd Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby 3. Review and approve the Annual Project 6. Accept the Utilities, Wells, Wastewater quarter executive report, seconded by Kir- Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III Targets report for BC DR04 and Septic Service Group FY-2019 2nd by Metoxen. Motion carried: Abstained: Daniel Guzman King Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- quarter report 2. Accept the Environmental, Health, Safe- Motion by Trish King to direct that all op- don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- Motion by Trish King to accept the Utili- ty & Land Division FY-2019 2nd quarter erations, divisional and non-divisional, en- mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer ties, Wells, Wastewater and Septic Service executive report sure compliance with the BC resolution # Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Group FY-2019 2nd quarter report, sec- Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Direc- 03-14-07-A Nation Incident Management discussion and the Annual Project Targets onded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: tor/Environmental, Health, Safety & Land System within six (6) months, seconded by report for BC DR04 as information, sec- 7. Defer the Education and Literacy Ser- Motion by Trish King to accept the Envi- David P. Jordan. Motion carried: onded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried: vice Group FY-2019 2nd quarter report ronmental, Health, Safety & Land Division Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Motion by David P. Jordan to defer the FY-2019 2nd quarter executive report, sec- Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III Education and Literacy Service Group onded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Abstained: Daniel Guzman King Abstained: Daniel Guzman King FY-2019 2nd quarter report to the May 22, Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby 7. Accept the Chief Counsel report • See 43, May 8 OBC Local June 6, 2019 • Áhs< Niw@sh< Tsya=tak 37 Women Wanted Are you a woman? Any old non-working appliance that you Starting or have a job and you need cannot remove yourself, I’ll remove for work appropriate clothing? free. 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Contact your USPS Postmaster to report a problem Oneida Tribe Boilermakers • Local #107 Applications for Construction Boilermaker Apprentice will be accepted Employment Opportunities by the Great Lakes Area Boilermakers Joint Apprenticeship Committee The following positions are open to ALL Applicants: at the following locations, dates and times (Third Tuesday of month): Position Title Department Closing Date Bartender (Full-Time 5:30 pm– 1:30 am) Food & Beverage Until Filled 3185 Gateway Road Suite #200 • Brookfield, WI 53045 Cook Food & Beverage Until Filled Agricultural Worker ll Farm Until Filled Tuesday, June 18, 2019 7:00am to 8:00am Medical Technologist Laboratory Until Filled Tuesday, July 16, 2019 7:00am to 8:00am Senior Lifeguard Oneida Family Fitness Until Filled Senior Training & Human Resources Until Filled Tuesday, August 20, 2019 7:00am to 8:00am Development Specialist Tuesday, September 17, 2019 7:00am to 8:00am Dietary Aide/Cook Dietary Department Ongoing Recruitment Retail Associate (Part-Time/Full-Time) Operations Ongoing Recruitment The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices Apple Picker Apple Orchard Ongoing Recruitment during their apprenticeship, shall be without discrimination because of race, color religion, national origin, age (40 or older) sex, sexual orientation, disability and genetic information. Every applicant must *Open to ENROLLED Tribal Members ONLY: supply a copy of their Birth Certificate and High School Diploma/G.E.D. that the Position Title Department Closing Date Committee can keep at the time of filing application for apprenticeship. Dental Hygienist Pharmacy Until Filled Each applicant must demonstrate that he/she has access to reliable Pit Manager Table Games Until Filled transportation. Police Officer Oneida Police Department Until Filled Welding Qualification: Applicants that have a welding certification or For a complete listing of positions and job description please visit our website at: welding training qualifications will have priority selection over applicants https://oneida-nsn.gov/divisions/hr-employment/ with no welding qualifications. Applicants must provide a copy and proof of welding certification or welding training qualification at tihe Or call: 920-496-7000 or the Job Line at: 1-800-236-7050 time of application. 38 Áhs< Niw@sh< T#kehlu> • June 6, 2019 Good News Jake Toman Ron McLester Jr. Ashley Stensloff Ricky Skenandore Congratulations for your 10x10 Alumni of Magna Cum Laude Congratulations on earning your Associates Congratulations on your graduation from Distinction Award from the Lang School of Loras College – May 18,2019 Degree from Elgin Community College! San Francisco State University! Business and Economics for your work as V.P. Major–Accounting, Minor–Business Truth, Reconciliation and Indigenization at Analytics; member Loras Basketball Algonquin College and on being selected to Team; Academic All-Conference. receive Ottawa’s Forty Under 40 award, one of the most sought after and distinguished awards for young business leaders in the National Capital Region. 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Your smile and good energy bring sunshine to the day. We are proud of you and love you very much! Love Mom, Dad, Deja, Chloe & Cameron, Gramma Colleen, Grandpa Scott, Gramma You have brought so much joy into my life and are Sandi, Laksot Jerry and all your family loved beyond measure, Kokoh Kak Ketāpanen! Love, Mom, Dad & big sister Mella Local June 6, 2019 • Áhs< Niw@sh< W@=thelu 39 ONEIDA LAND COMMISSION In the matter of the Estate of Wisconsin with a mailing address of: 4. The deadline for filing a claim against Nation tribal member domiciled on Michael L. Redhail 1321 Cedar Street, Apt C, Green Bay, the decedent’s estate is: July 30, 2019. the Oneida Reservation, State of WI 54302. NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR 5. A claim may be filed with at the Oneida Wisconsin with a mailing address of: APPLICATION & DEADLINE FOR 3. The application will be heard at by Nation Division of Environment, 1205 Shepherds Path, Green Bay, WI FILING CLAIMS the Oneida Nation Land Commission Health, Land and Safety at: PO Box 54313. at Little Bear Development Center, 365 Oneida, WI 54155. 3. The application will be heard at by PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: N7332 Water Circle Place, Oneida, 6. This publication is notice to any per- the Oneida Nation Land Commission 1. An application for informal WI on May 13, 2019 at 5:00. sons whose names or addresses are at Little Bear Development Center, administration was filed. unknown. N7332 Water Circle Place, Oneida, 2. The decedent, with a date of birth You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if 7. You may contact [Carla Clark] with WI on May 13, 2019 at 5:00. 9/27/1952 and date of death 1/16/2019, there is no objection. procedural questions at: (920) 869- You do not need to appear unless you was an Oneida Nation tribal member 6610 (the probate specialist is unable domiciled on the Oneida Reservation, 4. The deadline for filing a claim against object. The application may be granted if to provide legal advice). there is no objection. State of Wisconsin, with a mailing the decedent’s estate is: July 30, 2019. address of: 2943 Artley St #96 5. A claim may be filed with at the Oneida Division of Environmental, Health, 4. The deadline for filing a claim against Oneida, WI 54155. Nation Division of Environment, Safety and Land Date: 4/23/2019 the decedent’s estate is: July 30, 2019. 3. The application will be heard at by Health, Land and Safety at: PO Box ######## 5. A claim may be filed with at the Oneida 365 Oneida, WI 54155. Nation Division of Environment, the Oneida Nation Land Commission In the matter of the Estate of at Little Bear Development Center, 6. This publication is notice to any per- Health, Land and Safety at: PO Box N7332 Water Circle Place, Oneida, sons whose names or addresses are Tina Dawn Metoxen 365 Oneida, WI 54155. WI on May 13, 2019 at 5:00. unknown. NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR 6. This publication is notice to any per- 7. You may contact [Carla Clark] with APPLICATION & DEADLINE FOR sons whose names or addresses are You do not need to appear unless you FILING CLAIMS object. The application may be granted if procedural questions at: (920) 869- unknown. there is no objection. 6610 (the probate specialist is unable PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 7. You may contact [Carla Clark] with to provide legal advice). procedural questions at: (920) 869- 4. The deadline for filing a claim against 1. An application for informal Division of Environmental, Health, administration was filed. 6610 (the probate specialist is unable the decedent’s estate is: July 30, 2019. to provide legal advice). 5. A claim may be filed with at the Oneida Safety and Land Date: 4/23/2019 In 2. The decedent, with a date of Nation Division of Environment, the matter of the Estate of birth 01/10/1964 and date of Division of Environmental, Health, Health, Land and Safety at: PO Box ######## death 03/19/2019, was an Oneida Safety and Land Date: 4/23/2019 365 Oneida, WI 54155. In the matter of the Estate of 6. This publication is notice to any per- Jaden Carvert Hensley sons whose names or addresses are unknown. NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR 7. You may contact [Carla Clark] with APPLICATION & DEADLINE FOR procedural questions at: (920) 869- FILING CLAIMS 6610 (the probate specialist is unable PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: to provide legal advice). 1. An application for informal administration was filed. Division of Environmental, Health, 2. The decedent, with a date of birth Safety and Land Date: 4/4/2019 04/08/2005 and date of death ######## 02/27/2019, was an Oneida Nation In the matter of the Estate of tribal member domiciled, State of Shawnie Rose Silas-Grode Colorado, with a mailing address of: 279 Cherry Lake Drive, Divide, NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION & DEADLINE FOR Colorado 80814-9773. FILING CLAIMS 3. The application will be heard at by the Oneida Nation Land Commission PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: at Little Bear Development Center, 1. An application for informal N7332 Water Circle Place, Oneida, administration was filed. WI on May 13, 2019 at 5:00. 2. The decedent, with a date of birth 06/19/1998 and date of death You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if 01/18/2019, was an Oneida Nation there is no objection. tribal member domiciled, State of 40 Kay# Niw^sa • June 6, 2019 Local From page 18/Land into trust LEGAL NOTICES development for our tribal Nation. We tribal acres and 330,315 allotted acres, Section 5 of the IRA. Oneida Family Court appreciate the federal government’s totaling 449,011 acres, held in trust The Assistant Secretary–Indian Notice of Hearing efforts and commitment in this important by the BIA for the Tribe and/or its Affairs advises the Secretary of the RE: Case #12PA038 ONCSA and matter!” members. According to the Tribe’s Interior on Indian Affairs policy issues, LaDonna M. Parker v Quintin V. The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Enrollment Office, as of February 16, communicates policy to and oversee Green Fort Berthold Reservation passed Tribal 2018, the tribal population consists of the programs of the BIA and the BIE, A diligent attempt was made to notify the Resolution Number 112-VJB, dated approximately 15,898 members. provides leadership in consultations above Respondent/Father of a Motion for October 20, 2011, an application to The Secretary of the Interior is with tribes, and serves as the DOI Modification of Legal Custody and/or acquire in trust approximately 9,303.79 authorized by Section 5 of the Indian official for intra- and inter- departmental Physical Placement filed by Petitioner. A acres known as the “Figure Four Reorganization Act (IRA), 25 U.S.C. coordination and liaison within the hearing shall take place on Tuesday, July Ranch” for tribal self-determination and § 5108 to acquire land into trust for Executive Branch on Indian matters. 9, 2019 at 3:00 pm in the above cap- economic development. The acquisition federally-recognized American Indian The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ mission tioned case at the Oneida Family Court will be subject to all valid existing leases, and Alaska Native tribes. Lands held includes developing and protecting office located at 2630 West Mason Street, rights-of-way, easements, permits and in trust cannot be sold, alienated or Indian trust lands and natural and energy Green Bay, WI 54303. reservations in patents or deeds through transferred to non-Indians or non- resources; supporting social welfare, Inquiries for pleadings and/or additional which grantor acquired title. Natives. The Department of the Interior’s public safety and justice in tribal information may be directed to: According to the BIA Trust Asset regulations at 25 C.F.R. Part 151 set communities; and promoting tribal self- Accounting Management System forth the procedures for implementing determination and self-governance. Clerk of Court Oneida Family Court (TAAMS), the Three Affiliated Tribes P.O. Box 19 has a land base comprised of 118,696 LEGAL NOTICE Oneida, WI 54155 A diligent attempt is being made to notify the following individuals of a claim by (920) 497-5800 the Oneida Nation Comprehensive Housing Division of their intent to attach Per Capita for a past due debt. Response is required by July 01, 2019. For questions Oneida Family Court or to make payment in full, you may contact Comprehensive Housing Division Original Hearing Body at 920-869-6197. Notice of Hearing Isaac & Misty Cannon Suzanna Jordan & John Krogg Barbara Metoxen Michelle & Phillip Jordan RE: DOCKET Case Number 17PA181&A, ATTENTION Weston Cornelius Matthew Denny Oneida Nation Child Support Agency The Trust Enrollment Department Connie Hill Robin Martinez Petitioner v. Respondent KENDRA is trying to contact the following M. HILL and Respondent ROBERT Peggy Doxtater Brandie Klarkowski M. WAUBANO individuals with important Tammy & Dale Metoxen Craig Ninham information regarding their Terry Blackowl Le Anne Thompson A diligent attempt is made to notify the above individuals of an action filed by Minor’s Trust Fund: Ernest Stevens III Lori Elm Kathryn Newbanks Coleman Reed the Oneida Nation Child Support Agen- Mae Cornelius Kristal Hill cy for a Petition for Paternity. A hearing • Michael Dean Cornelius shall take place on Wednesday, June 26, Christopher Cornelius Danette Woodmansee & Darlene Hill 2019 at 9:15am in the above captioned • Jessica Trinity Nicole Yako Webster Victoria LaFond case at the Oneida Family Court; locat- Tamar Cornelius Kathleen Calkins ed at 2630 W. Mason St. Green Bay, WI Roberts Racquel Hill Gary Elm 54303. Failure to appear may result in a If you are one these people, please Leon & Tonya Boucher Jody Cornelius default judgment. If you fail to appear at Jessica Mielke Lisa Liggins & Thurston Denny any stage of the proceedings, including call the Trust Enrollment Department Shelly Stevens Camille Goodeagle a scheduled genetic test, the Judge may as soon as possible. If you know one Virginia Peltier Darlene Longcore enter a default judgment finding you to be of these people, please ask them to Donna & Roger Metoxen Debra Cornelius the father of the child(ren). Please call call Trust Enrollment Department as Kyle Wisneski (920) 496-7200 with any questions. soon as possible. Yaw^ko Justin & Sonya Rentmeester Thank you, let me know if you have Inquiries for pleadings and/or additional Louis & Fawn Cottrell any questions. information may be directed to: For more information, please call: Marcques Danforth Becky Skenandore Clerk of Court Jennifer Stevens Senior Collections Specialist (920) 869-6200 or Oneida Family Court Vanita Wheelock Comprehensive Housing Division P.O. Box 19 (800) 571-9902 Kerry Koepke [email protected] Oneida, WI 54155 Jennifer & Rodney Hill (920) 869-6197 (920) 497-5800 Local June 6, 2019 • Kay# Niw^sa Úskah 41 PCSD offers New space dedicated to missing, slain indigenous women RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – A Rapid Lily Mendoza, who founded the group, Carla Douglas, a member of the Red Summer Food City group has dedicated space inside said the center serves as a place for Ribbon Skirt Society, added that when an arts center for the communities and prayer, reflection and healing. transgender people go missing or are Service Program families of missing and murdered Native “At least families can go somewhere killed, police sometimes share their Stressing the importance of offering American women. to pray and feel that maybe their pres- wrong gender with the media or unsup- nutritious meals to children during the The Red Ribbon Skirt Society opened ence may be there or their spirit is there portive families call them by their old summer months, the Pulaski Communi- a healing center at the Racing Magpie in to help them through that process,’’ she name. ty School District announces the spon- March, the Rapid City Journal reported. said. The group earlier this year created an sorship of the Summer Food Service The organization wants to raise aware- The organization’s members also meet exhibit displaying the names of missing Program. ness about the deaths and disappear- weekly to work on projects, plan events and murdered Native American women The Summer Food Service Program ances of indigenous women, children, and continue educating themselves about at Rapid City’s Journey Museum and (SFSP), which is funded by the U.S. two-spirited and transgender people. violence against Native American wom- Learning Center. Several families trav- Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Their plight has been highlighted in a en. eled to the installation and left prayer is administered by the Wisconsin De- national movement marked by marches, A 2008 study funded by the Depart- offerings, which inspired the group to partment of Public Instruction, provides vigils and legislation. ment of Justice found that in some coun- create the healing space, Mendoza said. nutritious meals to children during the On its website, the Indian Health Ser- ties, indigenous women are killed at “Some of the families felt like their summer, when free and reduced-price vice says two-spirited people include a rate more than 10 times the national child, their mother, their whoever, had school meals are typically unavail- members of the LGBTQ community, average. The Seattle-based Urban Indi- been forgotten and so I felt that we need- able. Free meals will be made available though the term can be applied more an Health Institute has noted that data ed to make sure that they weren’t,’’ she to children 18 years of age and under. broadly and “does not simply mean and media coverage about missing and said. People over 18 years of age who are de- someone who is a Native American/ murdered indigenous women are often Information from: Rapid City Journal, http://www.rapidcityjournal.com termined by a state or local public edu- Alaska Native and gay.’’ incomplete. cational agency to be mentally or phys- ically disabled and who also participate th in a public or private non-profit school 6 Annual Emergency Management Conference program during the regular school year may receive free meals as well. National Joint Tribal Emergency Management Conference The following locations will be serv- NWTEMC is proud to announce that registration is now open for the 2019 6th Annual National Tribal Emergency ing the free meals this summer Pulaski Management Conference to be held August 19th – 23rd, 2019. Pre-Conference Training will be available on the dates Community Middle School; Breakfast of August 19th and 20th, followed by two and a half days of great presentations. Our staff is working diligently to bring 7:40-8:15 a.m. and Lunch 11 a.m.– 1:15 you the best speakers and educators in the field. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in Green Bay, Wisconsin this p.m., Monday through Friday. year. Our greatest appreciation to Kaylynn Gresham and the Oneida Nation for their warm welcome and offer to host this Meals are provided to eligible children year’s big event. regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender or disability and there will be no discrimination in the course of When: Monday, August 19 – Friday, August 23, 2019 meal service. Where: Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin “This program fills a void created th th when school lunches are not available,” (4) Exciting Pre-Conference Trainings will be available August 19 – August 20 said Caitlin Harrison, PCSD Food Ser- (Ham Radio Tech License Training, Interdiction for the Protection of Children, Readiness: Training vices Director. “Helping parents meet Identification and Preparedness Planning (RTIPP) & Tribal Disaster Debris Management Training) the nutritional needs of their children is the strength of this program.” Pre-Conference Training Open to All Attendees FREE of Charge. Registration is limited for Tribal Disaster To file a program complaint of- dis Debris Management Training. Please Register by June 21, 2019 by emailing Dolly Tong at: tong.dolly@ crimination, complete the USDA Pro- gram Discrimination Complaint Form, epa.gov your: Name, Title, Affiliation, Address, Phone and Email. (AD-3027) found online at: http://www. If you have any questions, please contact Dolly Tong at the email above or (312) 886-1019 ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust. html, and at any USDA office, or write a Register, please email: Lynda Zambrano, Executive Director at: [email protected] OR mail to: P.O. Box 1162, letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information request- Snohomish, WA 98291 Questions? Please call Lynda at 425-508-3967 ed in the form. To request a copy of the Additional information can be found online at: complaint form, call (866) 632-9992 www.nwtemc.org www.ntemc.org 42 Kay# Niw@sh< T#ken • June 6, 2019 Local Upcoming Events in June - July June 8-9 When: Saturday, July 20th P. (920 264-2107) Welcoming other For more information Isabel Parker 2019 Dragon Lady Open Skeet Time: 10:30am - 11:30am addictions, we all support each other. at (920) 412-0396 or Georgia Burr Where: Congregate Meal Site, 2901 at (920) 362-2490. Shoot S. Overland Drive OLCC Regular Meeting When: Sat., June 8 and Sun., June 9 Wise Men’s Support Group Come join us for an old fashioned When: 1st and 3rd Thursday When: Thursdays Where: Brown County Sportsmen’s Sing-along! At the Oneida Nursing Time: 5:30pm Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Club is located north of Home in the Elderly meal site area. Where: NHC, 3rd Floor Rm 338 Where: Wise Women Gathering Green Bay on Highway 41 at All are welcome! Bring your instru- OLCC Conference Room Place, 2615 S. Packerland, the Lineville Road exit ments, voices and smiles to share! For more information call 920- G.B. Next to Famous Dave’s With Added Prize Money! $52 Entry Sponsored by the Oneida Community 869-4430 or Email: LandClaims_ The Wise-Men’s Group is a Fel- includes NSSA and WSSA Fees. $10 Ecumenical Team. For more informa- [email protected] lowship comprised of Native and returned to class. 4 person squads. tion contact: Edi at: 715-524-3194 or Non-Native men. The Fellowship is All shoot-offs will be held each night [email protected] Prayer Warriors dedicated to healing and supporting with the HOA shoot-off on Sunday. When: Second Tuesday of every month all men having difficulties dealing Pizza Party on Saturday night after Time: 11:25am – 12:00pm with personal issues in their lives shoot-offs. For reservations call Jim Ongoing Where: Activity Room at the Oneida that are, or can be destructive to their Decker at 920-494-3926. Monthly Sobriety Potluck Mtg. Nursing Home. nd wellness. The Wise Men’s Fellow- When: Every 2 Sunday of the month Sponsored by the Oneida Ecumenical ship was created by two elders be- June 12 Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm Team. All are welcome! Bring your lieving all men had a need for support Speaker and author, Rev. Where: Yukwatsistay^ 431 Hillcrest prayer requests for individuals, fami- at certain times of their life. There is Dr. Green Bay, WI, 54313 lies, community and world. For more no age or community restriction to Larry Huggins Sobriety Potluck to help support information please contact: Edi at 715- When: Wednesday, June 12 participate in the Fellowship, just those addicted or in recovery as well 524-3194 or [email protected] your wanting to be a better you. Time: 6:30pm as their families. Open to the public. Where: Rivers of Life Christian Confidentiality is held in high esteem FMI: 920 264-2107 Alcoholics Anonymous and stays within our ranks. Native Center, 522 Orlando Drive When: Wednesdays Culture and Spirituality, smudging (Hwy EE), De Pere. Sobriety Breakfast Circles Time: 6:00pm nd and tobacco use are forefront to the Rivers of Life Christian Center will When: Every Sunday (except 2 of Where: Three Sisters Comm. Center group. Come and experience our ca- host speaker and author, Rev. Larry the month) The meeting will be open unless topic maraderie or address a struggle you Huggins He operates strongly in the Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm calls for a closed meeting. For more want to lift off your shoulder. prophetic office. He has been in min- Where: Yukwatsistay^ 431 Hillcrest information call 920-869-9014. istry full time since 1984, has done Dr. Green Bay, WI, 54313 FMI, contact: Rick Laes at 920-869- extensive ministry work overseas, Come join us for a sobriety talking Women’s Support Group 9026. having traveled to 68 nations and all circle. Open to the public. FMI: 920 When: Every Friday Note: Any requests to include local events 50 of the states in the US. For more 264-2107 Time: Noon–2:30pm in this section will require individuals to list info, please call (920) 265-0708. Where: Three Sisters Community a phone # and contact person for the event. Friday Night Fire and Talking Center Circle June 14 When: Every Friday Healing Service Time: 6:00pm Contact us at: When: Friday, June 14 Where: Yukwatsistay^ 431 Hillcrest Time: 6:30pm Dr. Green Bay, WI, 54313 or call Where: Rivers of Life Christian Join us for a open topic talking circle Center, 522 Orlando Drive at fire pit at Yukwatsistay^, weather (Hwy EE), De Pere. to get your event listed Pastor/Evangelist John Dessart and permitting. If raining we will hold the Rivers of Life Team will hold a talking circle inside building. Open to Healing Service. For more informa- the public. FMI: 920 264-2107 tion, please call (920) 265-0708. Heroin Anonymous Meeting When: Every Friday June 14 Time: 6:00pm Where: Yukwatsistay^ 431 Hillcrest Gospel and Patriotic Sing- Dr. Green Bay, WI, 54313 along For more information, contact Josiah Contact us at: to get your event listed. Minutes June 6, 2019 • Kay# Niw@sh< Áhs< 43 From page 36/April 10, 2019 OBC Minutes 4. Review and approve the Annual Project Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Targets report for BC DR05 Abstained: Daniel Guzman King discussion and the Annual Project Targets Metoxen Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- 9. Review and approve the Annual Project report for GM DR05 as information, sec- Abstained: Daniel Guzman King, Ernie don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- Targets report for BC DR12 onded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: Stevens III mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III 17. Approve a limited waiver of sovereign discussion and the Annual Project Targets mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer Abstained: Daniel Guzman King immunity - Cultivas Bio LLC Purchase report for BC DR05 as information, sec- Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the 14. Review and approve the Annual Project and Sales Agreement - file # 2019-0477 onded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: discussion and the Annual Project Targets Targets report for GM DR06 Sponsor: Troy Parr, Division Director/ Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby report for BC DR12 as information, sec- Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- Community & Economic Development Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III onded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- Motion by Trish King to approve a limited Abstained: Daniel Guzman King Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer 5. Review and approve the Annual Project Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the waiver of sovereign immunity for the Cul- Targets report for BC DR06 Abstained: Daniel Guzman King discussion and the Annual Project Targets tivas Bio LLC Purchase and Sales Agree- Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- 10. Review and approve the Annual Proj- report for GM DR06 as information, sec- ment - file # 2019-0477, seconded by Dan- don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- ect Targets report for GM DR01 onded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: iel Guzman King. Motion carried: Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- Ayes: Daniel Guzman King, David P. Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernie discussion and the Annual Project Targets mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer Abstained: Daniel Guzman King report for BC DR06 as information, sec- Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the 15. Review and approve the Annual Project Stevens III onded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: discussion and the Annual Project Targets Targets report for GM DR07 Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby report for GM DR01 as information, sec- Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- Motion by Trish King to recess at 9:42 a.m. Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III onded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- until 1:30 p.m., seconded by David P. Jor- mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer Abstained: Daniel Guzman King Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby dan. Motion carried: 6. Review and approve the Annual Project Metoxen Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Targets report for BC DR07 Abstained: Daniel Guzman King, Ernie discussion and the Annual Project Targets Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- Stevens III report for GM DR07 as information, sec- XIV. ADJOURN don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- 11. Review and approve the Annual Project onded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: Motion by David P. Jordan to adjourn at mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer Targets report for GM DR02 and GM Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby 2:52 p.m., seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the DR03 Motion carried: discussion and the Annual Project Targets Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- Abstained: Daniel Guzman King report for BC DR07 as information, sec- don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- 16. Review and approve the Annual Project Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Infor- onded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer Targets report for GM DR08 Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the mation Management Specialist don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III discussion and the Annual Project Targets Minutes approved as presented on May 22, mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer Abstained: Daniel Guzman King report for GM DR02 and GM DR03 as in- 2019. Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the 7. Review and approve the Annual Project formation, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. discussion and the Annual Project Targets Targets report for BC DR09 Motion carried: report for GM DR08 as information, sec- Lisa Summers, Secretary Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby onded by Trish King. Motion carried: ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer Abstained: Daniel Guzman King Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the 12. Review and approve the Annual Proj- discussion and the Annual Project Targets ect Targets report for GM DR04 report for BC DR09 as information, sec- Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- onded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Abstained: Daniel Guzman King discussion and the Annual Project Targets 8. Review and approve the Annual Project report for GM DR04 as information, sec- Targets report for BC DR10 onded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- Metoxen, Ernie Stevens III mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer Abstained: Daniel Guzman King Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the 13. Review and approve the Annual Project discussion and the Annual Project Targets Targets report for GM DR05 report for BC DR10 as information, sec- Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman; Bran- onded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried: don Stevens, Vice-Chairman; Lisa Sum- Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Kirby mers, Secretary; Trish King, Treasurer 44 Kay# Niw@sh< Kay# • June 6, 2019 Health Oneida Dental temporary shutdown We are fast approaching the tempo- give you detailed directions to these lo- rary shutdown of the Oneida Dental cations. Clinic for the much-needed renovation. Orthodontic services will continue at Construction began May 28, 2019. NWTC and will be limited to retainer The dental front desk will remain checks and reties. open and staff will continue to take You will be notified by a reminder call phone calls and schedule appointments. or text message of your appt, including Dental emergencies will continue to the location. If you have any questions, be triaged by the dental staff and sched- please call the Oneida Dental Clinic at uled appropriately. 920-869-2711 and choose option 2 to be Limited dental services and dental directed to dental PARS. cleanings will be located at AJRCCC The Oneida Dental Staff and Compre- and NWTC. hensive Health Management thank you The dental staff will be available to for your patience and understanding. Local June 6, 2019 • Kay# Niw@sh< W$sk 45 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator – Chicago Project Intern – San Diego Sustainment & Restoration • Operate, trouble shoot, byproducts Oneida Total Integrated with a major in business, Services (SRS) has an and perform all work • Monitor and adjust pH Enterprises (OTIE) currently environmental science, immediate opening for necessary for running as recommended by has an immediate opening geology, chemistry, or Wastewater Treatment Plant the wastewater treatment the manufacturer of the for a Part Time Project Intern engineering, or related Operator in a facility in the plant. Should respond to system in our San Diego office. discipline or equivalent Chicago suburbs. any off-hour alarms and • Keep track of chemical logistics, notifications to experience is preferred. perform trouble shootings inventories, dosages, and Qualifications: Responsibilities: participants, production of to get the WWTP running order them as necessary • Perform a variety of meeting materials, etc. The Oneida ESC Group • Need Basic 40-hour smoothly • Collect and ship out Hazwoper certification document production • Assist with technical is a family of companies • Conduct daily operations, samples for evaluating tasks such as creating/ aspects of various owned by the Oneida • Latest Annual 8-Hour maintenance, basic repairs, system efficacy and for Refresher drafting correspondence, projects, based on Nation of Wisconsin that equipment calibration, waste disposal memos, and taking background and skills. delivers customer-focused • Additional Preferred and maintain a good log • Update and maintain Certifications- documents from rough to engineering, science, and of performed repair and Operations and final draft, under verbal Skills: construction services • Blood-borne Pathogen maintenance activities Maintenance Plan on a • Standard First-Aid instruction. • Must be able to work worldwide. • Monitor control panels regular basis. • Prepare, edit and maintain independently and multi- • ECATTS and adjust as necessary all Some heavy lifting may be reports and other task with a high degree Our family of companies Job Description: inputs to meet treatment documents as requested, of accuracy and detail include: Oneida ESC goals necessary to remove and Typical duties would dispose used carbon. including editing text, in a deadline-driven Group (OESC), Oneida include, but not limited to • Control flow and process tables, data, lists, charts, environment. Total Integrated Enterprises the following tasks: wastewater streams and and presentations, and • Ability to handle multiple (OTIE), Mission quality checking work. projects and deadlines Support Services (MS2), • Perform basic quality and simultaneously is Sustainment & Restoration Data Analyst – US Military Academy, West Point editorial checks (spell/ essential. Services (SRS) and Oneida Sustainment & Restoration in OEMA work alongside experience with genuine grammar, incomplete • Demonstrate ability to Engineering Services Services (SRS) has an PhD economists conducting empirical research, and sentences, incorrect dates, tactfully and effectively (OES). We integrate immediate opening for Data empirical research on topics have an interest in pursuing etc.). communicate with a our staff for dedicated, Analyst at United States in labor and public economic economics or policy research • Compile, print, and variety of individuals. cooperative, and business- Military Academy, West fields using administrative at the graduate level in the quality check simple to • Demonstrate ability to like delivery of services Point. data from government, non- future. A completed B.S. complex documents, exhibit a high degree of to enhance our customers’ profit and private sources. in Economics, Computer reports, graphs/charts, and judgment and discretion missions. The Office of Economic These include, for example, Science, Mathematics, or a presentations. in handling confidential and Manpower Analysis data from the Army, related degree is required at • Perform data entry, information and OTIE delivers full-service (OEMA) and the Economics Department of Defense, the time of appointment. data accuracy checks, situations. facility and infrastructure Department at The United Veterans Affairs, Social electronic file • Demonstrate problem engineering design, States Military Academy, Security Administration, The Oneida ESC Group management, mailings, solving ability (e.g., environmental science, West Point welcomes credit bureaus, and is a family of companies copying and scanning. developing office construction management applications for one open the National Student owned by the Oneida • Assist project managers systems). and munitions response Data Analyst position Clearinghouse. Successful Nation of Wisconsin that with various tasks, • Demonstrate high services worldwide, with in direct support of our analysts are those who have delivers customer-focused including but not limited standards of personal and over 25 years of successful mission of conducting demonstrated the ability to engineering, science, and to: professional integrity and project performance. policy analysis for senior work with large datasets, construction services o Task tracking, work ethic. leaders in the Department have an appreciation for and worldwide. including notification of • Must be a highly Please apply online on our of Defense. Data Analysts deliverable due dates; organized and detail- Career Opportunities page o Setup and maintain oriented team player. at www.otie.com project records • Advanced knowledge or send your cover letter • Assist department and proficiency in the use and resume to: staff with day-to-day of the Microsoft Office Oneida Total Integrated administrative requests (Outlook, Excel, Word, Enterprises – Human (as directed). Power Point, SharePoint, Resources • Provide front desk and Project) and Abode 1033 N Mayfair Road, support, to include Acrobat. Suite 200 answering incoming calls • Proficiency in AutoCAD Milwaukee, WI 53226 and general administrative and/or ArcGIS a plus. [email protected] support. Fax 414-777-5899 • Management and Education: scheduling of meetings, • Enrolled college student EOE–Minorities/Females/ including setup, Disabled/Veterans 46 Kay# Niw@sh< Y@=yahk • June 6, 2019 Local Wisconsin professor pioneers microgrid technology By Chris Hubbuch nect from the main power grid, said Bob ditional system of remote power plants also drew from a natural-gas fired mi- Wisconsin State Journal Lasseter, the UW-Madison professor connected by long wires. croturbine that doubles as a heater. An APPLETON, Wis. (AP) ~ Proponents who coined the term in the early 2000s. “I got really intrigued and started re- extra 2.5 kilowatts was being fed into of a less centralized electric system Lasseter helped pioneer the technolo- alizing that small energy sources ... are utility power lines, although the project envision a future in which residents, gy after seeing a small natural-gas-pow- actually going to have an impact,’’ he is too large to receive payment for ex- businesses and communities own and ered generator with a system to capture said. cess generation. operate solar panels augmented with heat given off by the engine. Instead Microgrid technology is expected to “We’re very generous,’’ said Caramy batteries and other generators hooked of going to waste, this energy could be be a critical part of incorporating large Biederman, the project’s lead engineer. together in so-called microgrids. used to heat and cool a building. amounts of solar electricity into the grid With its combination of generation So what exactly is a microgrid? Moving generators closer to where and making the overall grid more stable, and storage _ there’s a fuel cell, pow- It’s a self-contained electric system power was needed, Lasseter realized, the Wisconsin State Journal reported. ered with hydrogen that is produced that can seamlessly connect and discon- eliminated a lot of waste from the tra- Unlike generators, which produce with excess solar power, and a backup electrical current by spinning magnets natural gas generator _ the grid is con- around coils of wires, most solar panels trolled by a central computer, which rely on the electrical grid to function. balances supply and demand in much “If the power goes out it just shuts the same way as the large grid. down,’’ said Tom Jahns, professor of The $3 million system, believed to power electronics and electrical ma- be the first of its kind in Wisconsin, in- chines at UW-Madison. cludes more generation than needed but If there are a relatively small number it allows Faith to experiment with dif- of solar panels in a system, that’s no ferent configurations. problem; but when solar starts to out- “We basically built several microg- number spinning generators, Jahns said, rids into one,’’ Biederman said. “the system gets more wobbly.’’ For example, it might be more effi- Microgrids also make the system more cient to run the microturbine all-out and resilient to natural and human-made store the extra energy; or to use utility disruptions. When the power goes out, electricity at night when it’s cheaper a microgrid automatically disconnects and save the batteries for a cloudy af- and continues operating as an ``island,’’ ternoon. Jahns said. Microgrids can also help get Faith Technologies donated the sys- the larger grid back up and running. tem - along with the new lodge - to help The cost of microgrid controllers is Bubolz be more sustainable and as a still prohibitive for many applications, way to demonstrate its microgrid sys- but the technology is becoming more tems for potential clients, usually com- commonplace. Navigant Research has mercial or industrial companies looking identified more than 2,250 projects to cut energy costs. planned or installed as of the end of Steve Nieland, the company’s direc- 2018. tor of energy solutions, said in most cas- One such project, built by Mena- es a microgrid system can pay for itself sha-based Faith Technologies, has been in 10 to 15 years. running for the last year at the Gordon “Microgrid technology and the grid Bubolz Nature Preserve in Appleton. really are things that work hand in hand On an overcast day in early May with together,’’ Nieland said. “We like to temperatures hovering around 50 de- think microgrid technology is going to grees, two fields of solar panels were help the grid and provide more resil- kicking out a little more than twice what iency while reducing that carbon foot- was needed to supply an 18,000-square- print.’’ foot lodge, an educational center and a handful of outbuildings. Most of the excess was being used to charge a 100-kilowatt battery, which Local June 6, 2019 • Kay# Niw^sa Tsya=t@k 47 2019 ONSS Culture Days KENTUCKY DERBY- Churchill Downs WINNER Country House PREAKNESS STAKES - Pimlico WINNER War of Will BELMONT STAKES - Belmont Park Saturday, June 8 Guaranteed Purse: $1,500,000 ONEIDA CASINO YEARS OTB OPENS AT 9AM ON1994 2019 TRIPLE CROWN RACE DATES. ONEIDA CASINO Advance wagering available the Friday before each race, YEARS Kali photos/Eric Doxtator starting at 11am. Cash bar available on race1994 2dates.019 The Oneida Nation School System (ONSS) celebrated Oneida Culture Days May 16-17. Students participated in numerous activities designed ONEIDA CASINO to teach them various aspects of Oneida Culture. Top: Children play a hoop game. YEARS Bottom: Kyle Wisneski educates children on growing tobacco. 1994 2019 Details at Off-Track Betting. 48 Kay# Niw^sa T#klu • June 6, 2019 www.kalihwisaks.com www.kalihwisaks.com June 6, 2019 • Kay# Niw^sa W@=tehlu 49 OCEC Contact: 920 496-5260 Oneida Community Education Center Office Hours: Mon.–Thurs.: 8am–7:30pm Located at: 2632 S. Packerland Drive • Green Bay, WI 54313 Fri.: 8am–4:30pm 50 Wisk Niw^sa • June 6, 2019 Summer youth opportunities at ONAP and OCEC By Dustin Skenandore to meet and community work. All par- Oneida Community Education Center ticipants must take part in the summer Submitted photos Summer is rapidly approaching, and Music from Our Culture Camp, July Above: Teens can learn Oneida language and culture through the it is time to start thinking about enter- 15th-August 4th and/or Theatre Proj- Ka>nithotiy^sa Latiwy WINNERS DON’T CHASE THEY LEAD THE PACK Oneida Nation Tribal Members Recieve FREE Grounds & More Benefits! Guests Discount: Purchase a Single Day Ticket at a discounted price of $15.00. Must show valid Oneida ID at admission gate Oneida Elder Viewing Area: A climate controlled area indoors, with access to plumbed restrooms, comfortable seating arrangements & televisions for viewing the live broadcast. JULY 2-7, 2019 Oneida Pavilion: A venue built specifically for Oneida Tribal THORNBERRY CREEK AT ONEIDA members to enjoy the action up close on the 18th green. Soft drinks, water and snacks provided. For more information and tournament details please visit, www.ThornberryCreekLPGAClassic.com