Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 47, Number 11 • Saturday, May 18, 2019 Congratulations to All Graduates of 2019! Bago Bits…

Congratulations Dr. Rice! Elaine Rice received her PhD from University of A photo from the Winnebago High School graduation commencement on Sunday, May 5th. There was a total of 41 graduates this year. Nebraska in Lincoln, NE. Native activist receives honorary degree for work in border town

Aspen LaPointe graduated from Iowa Central Community College last week. He plans to further his education at Haskell Indian Nations University in the fall. Congrats Aspen!

Monday, May 13, 2019 by easy access to alcohol, who were told, who have lost loved ones to violence by police By Kevin Abourezk ‘There’s nothing you can do. It’s perfectly and to Native parents whose children have legal,’ yet who were bold to ask persistently, been taken from them by state child welfare LINCOLN, Nebraska -- On a hot, dusty ‘But is it right?’” Maas told the students. offi cials. He has long fought for reforms day in July 1999, Frank LaMere walked “The challenges surrounding Whiteclay in the child welfare system, which he has across the Nebraska-South Dakota border have only begun to be transformed, but argued is often too quick to remove Native and was arrested. transformation has begun because people children from their homes. All the littlest dancers amongst the Along with six fellow activists and tribal have dared to ask questions. The world “Thank you for everything you’ve done community, recently celebrated at the leaders, including the late , waits for more such question-askers. Be for this world,” one woman told him at Sat- Winnebago Educare powwow held in LaMere was handcuffed by state police and those people.” urday’s reception. honor of all the Educare graduates taken to jail. The seven men had been pro- Refl ecting on the event later Saturday, Wesleyan President Fred Ohles said the testing the sale of alcohol by four beer stores LaMere noted the irony of being labeled a university had considered bestowing an in Whiteclay to residents of the nearby dry criminal by Nebraska authorities 20 years honorary degree upon LaMere for several Pine Ridge Reservation. ago and later being honored by Nebraska years – even naming him as the most deserv- Nearly 20 years later, LaMere took a educators – all for the same work. ing person for such a degree. With his July much different walk. He said being granted an honorary degree retirement as Wesleyan’s president looming, On Saturday, the 69-year-old Winnebago for fi ghting to stop the fl ow of beer to the Pine Ohles decided it was time to do it. man stepped across a stage to receive an Ridge Reservation demonstrated a paradigm “I said we have to honor Frank and we honorary degree for his efforts to shut shift in the way people have long thought did it,” Ohles said. down the beer stores in Whiteclay. about the effort to shut down Whiteclay’s Yet, Saturday was bittersweet for LaMere, whose close friend Alan Jacobsen – a long- An updated photo on the Neola Walker Nebraska Wesleyan University President beer stores. time ally in his fi ght to close the Whiteclay building south of town. Looking Nice! Fred Ohles bestowed the honorary Doctor of “I’ve said many times that the Whiteclay Laws degree upon LaMere. A few minutes effort, our win there, was a human rights beer stores – was being laid to rest in a later, Bishop Brian Maas of the Evangelical and civil rights victory,” he said. “We just cemetery only a few miles from Nebraska Lutheran Church in America delivered the have not had time to look at it and celebrate Wesleyan. university’s commencement address. it, but that’s what it is.” LaMere said he’s hopeful that history, like Maas urged the more than 500 graduates At a reception prior to Saturday’s com- leaders at Nebraska Wesleyan, will take a fa- to ask diffi cult and important questions of mencement at Wesleyan, members of the vorable view of those who dared to question the world and to seek to improve the lives of university’s Board of Governors congratu- the morality of alcohol sales in Whiteclay. those less fortunate. lated LaMere and thank him for a lifetime “It was a good day at Nebraska Wesleyan “Consider Frank LaMere and so many spent seeking justice for Native people. University,” he said. “I will remember this the others who watched for years the tragedy Besides his efforts in Whiteclay, LaMere rest of my life. It was a very meaningful day, that was Whiteclay, Nebraska, lives ruined has served as an advocate for Native people a very powerful day.”

Indianz.com… 'Under Attack': Fate of tribal lending industry in hands The elementary students at WPS just had an event called "Book Tasting." Their of appeals court desks were set up with place settings and a variety of books for each student. without their consent? E. Payne wrote last July, describing The short answer to that question one of the factors he considered to de- would appear to be no. Just fi ve years termine that immunity doesn't extend ago, the U.S. Supreme Courtaffi rmed to tribal lending entities. a long-standing principle: tribes and The ruling is now being challenged. their entities cannot be sued unless they But the fact that the case is before waive their immunity, or when Congress the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in does so in a clear and unambiguous Virginia -- where up until a few years fashion. ago, no federally recognized tribes were Monday, May 6, 2019 But with hundreds of millions of located -- isn't encouraging optimism, By Acee Agoyo either. NSCVQ and WPS brought 5th grade dollars at stake in the tribal lending students to Little Priest Tribal College to industry, one which relies on developing “Tribal sovereignty itself is under learn about the college's available Tribes are paying close attention to partnerships with outside entities and attack," Brendan Johnson, a former student resources. a court case that they say will have a dealing with non-Indian consumers, U.S. Attorney from South Dakotawhose major impact on efforts to improve eco- many fear that a bedrock foundation law fi rm helped draft an amicus brief nomic conditions in their communities. of Indian law and policy is at risk of in the case, said at the Wiring the Rez A federal appeals court on Tuesday being eroded. The federal judge's deci- conference earlier this year. will hear arguments in Williams v. Big sion in the case hasn't exactly inspired John Shotton, the chairman of Picture Loans. The outcome will deter- confi dence. the Otoe-Missouria Tribe, agreed with mine whether online lending compa- "Here, the tribe's intent no doubt that assessment. He said the Indian nies owned by tribes enjoy sovereign was, in part, to help the tribe, but to do Country's small but close-knit lend- immunity. so by providing its immunity to shelter ing industry has become a target for Or, in more simple terms, can these outsiders from the consequences of their There is new construction happening next entities, as arms of the tribe, be sued otherwise illegal actions,' Judge Robert Cont. on page 4... to the Woodland Trails building. We are excited to see what it is! Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2— Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, May 18, 2019 BAGO NEWS

NIHB Chair Victoria Kitcheyan Elected Chair of HHS Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee

Chairman Chester Antone Stepping Down After Long Career Fighting for Tribal Health

May 8, 2019

Phoenix, AZ--Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary's Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) met for its annual meeting in Indian Country. STAC is an invaluable resource for both HHS and the Tribes, as the Committee works to ensure the Tribal voice is heard at all levels of HHS. CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATE! The STAC routinely meets with agency offi cials from across the operational divisions of HHS to exchange views, share information, and provide advice and recommendations to HHS and its divisions. For the past three years, Chester Lauren Buchanan Antone, Councilman from Tohono O'odham Nation, has served in the critical role of Chair of the STAC. Chairman Antone has used this role to fi ght tirelessly for Indian Country's health and for the federal government to uphold the trust responsibility. Today, Councilman Antone announced that he was stepping off of Tribal Council and the STAC, and the Committee elected a new Chair, Victoria Kitcheyan, Chair of the National Indian Health Board and Councilwoman from Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. New Chairwoman Kitcheyan expressed grati- tude and thanks to Chairman Antone's leadership on the STAC, "Thank you to Councilman Chester Antone for his wisdom and leadership to the Tohono O'odham Nation and the many Tribal technical advisory committees he served on, including the STAC. I am thankful for his service and look forward to con- tinuing his legacy of Tribal advocacy." The STAC continues its meeting with Department and agency leadership through tomorrow. The STAC will also meet with Deputy Secretary Hargan on March 9th to provide direct advice and recommendations to the senior leader- ship of HHS.

Class of 2019 Winnebago Public School

In Loving Memory, St. Cyr LaVerdure. He grew up in Doyle LaVerdure White Horse, South Dakota, Aber- Former STAC Chair Chester Antone and New STAC Chair Victoria Kitcheyan deen, South Dakota and Billings, Montana. He graduated from Billings West High class of 1965 and Eastern Montana College class of 1970. He attended and received advanced de- grees from Arizona State University and University of Colorado at Denver. He retired from federal govern- ment service after 33 years, working fi rst as a teacher for the at Phoenix Indian High School and subsequently with the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Minneapolis, Min- nesota and then Denver, Colorado. Doyle and his family spent many years training and exhibiting horses in pleasure driving, show jump- ing, trail riding and pleasure riding competition. He was an avid reader, Doyle Pierre LaVerdure, 71, of music listener, stamp, coin, book Brighton, CO formerly of Winnebago, and military artifact collector. He NE passed away on May 4, 2019 at was also an accomplished musician, home surrounded by family. playing guitar and piano. Cremation rites will be accorded He is survived by daughters and no services are planned. Private Angeline Barce of Deer Lodge, Mon- burial of Doyle’s cremainsHaramehi will be in tana, Jenniferhąp LaVerdure of Brigh- the Winnebago Indian Cemetery at ton, Colorado and Jill LaVerdure a later date. Becker-Hunt(hah-rdah-may-hee Funeral of Thornton, hahp) Colorado. He is also Home in South City is assisting survived by grandchildren Anthony the family. WeekendLaVerdure, Austin Barce, Christian He was born on November 10, Weber, Zoe Loya, Spencer Wilson, 1947 at Winnebago, Nebraska. His and great-grandchildren Rollin parents were George A. and Lillian Weber and Garrett Weber. Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, May 18, 2019 — Page 3 WINNEBAGO NEWS

JESUS OUR SAVIOR Working toward shared vision of education LUTHERAN OUTREACH Pastor Ricky Jacob and entrepreneurship "The Fruit of the Spirit" crucifi ed the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live Since we live guided by the Spirit, by the Spirit, let us keep in step let us keep in step with the Spirt. with the Spirit' [Galatians 5:23b- On Sunday, May 26th, I will begin 25 (NIV84)]. leading a Bible study on the topic Each Sunday morning at 10 we of the Fruit of the Spirit. There are will be taking up one of these fruits nine noted fruits of the Holy Spirit of the Spirit. So whenever you can as listed by the Apostle Paul in his attend you will be able to jump right letter to the various churches in the in and refl ect on one such gifts. If area of Galatia. you miss one or some you can ask Here is what Paul, inspired by the me for our study notes. However, Holy Spirit, wrote: '[T]he fruit of the we are all blessed when people Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, attend and add to the discussion. kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Creator God made us in such gentleness and self-control' [Gala- a way that we would live not for tians 5:22–23a (NIV84)]. ourselves but for Him as well as As you reflect on each one of one another. We will have coffee these blessings from God you will and refreshments (you can sign notice that they are not natural up to host and provide the treats). for us. It takes going against our Then God invites you to attend His inherited and fallen sinful nature. Service. We refer to it as His Divine Oh, there is no doubt about that Service. we would want and even demand At the Divine Service Creator others to live in such ways. What a God serves you through His better community it would be if peo- blessings at the start and at the ple would be loving, full of joy and end of His Service. In between, optimism, patient, kind, and gentle Creator God offers you the for- when correcting our mistakes. But giveness of your sins, refreshing is our community like this? and encouraging readings from Or how about the home that you His Sacred Word. You will also grow up in? Was there evidence that have the opportunity to pray to the Holy Spirit was dwelling there? Ho-Chunk, Inc. contributed $20,000 to Little Priest Tribal College. Him and to offer back to Him Or how about the place that you The funds will help with some of the college’s immediate needs and long- some of the blessings that He now reside in? Even closer to the term goals. has given to you through our of- “We’ll put it to work, centered on student success,” said Maunka Morgan, point - how about in yourself? Are fering that supports our ongoing president of Little Priest Tribal College. “It’s got to all cycle back to that.” you allowing God's Spirit to bless Already, $5,000 has been used to establish 10 new $500 scholarships for you so that you produce such fruit? work through our church and local high school students. Paul went on to write: 'Against preschool. The remaining $15,000 went into the college’s general fund, which could such things there is no law. Those So please join us as we live benefi t any number of projects, including a small business incubator that would who belong to Christ Jesus have guided by the Spirit! provide additional program and support services to the community. Right now, the No. 1 priority is student housing. Plans call for a 200-unit dormitory. “That’s part of our sustainability initiative,” Morgan said. “We can get more students, but we need housing. We’re competing against the local housing Jesus Our Savior holds Preschool Spring shortage.” Ho-Chunk, Inc. is working in partnership with the Tribe and others to address Program and Graduation that issue with proposed expansion plans of the Ho-Chunk Village. There are a number of possibilities for Little Priest Tribal College to build student housing and expand its presence in the existing Ho-Chunk Village or in the new development.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 17 UPDATE – MAY 10, 2019

Congratulations to all graduates this I was honored to address the Wayne spring. The journey ahead is what you Area Economic Development (WAED) make of it. So do your best, follow your Government Affairs group on Monday, heart and keep to those special habits May 6, 2019. Gathering with our con- instilled in you through your parents, stituents is one of the highlights of serv- grandparents and teachers. Be willing ing as a public servant. The exchange to give to others, accept recognition and of ideas is very important to all elected enjoy the future. We hope many of you offi cials and well appreciated. Wayne will will remain in Nebraska to fi nd a career, host the 2019 Economic Development attend higher education and raise a fam- Conference June 12-14th and I plan to ily. Parents and educators I thank you be there to listen and learn. for giving of yourselves to these young As schools begin to close for the sum- people over the years to bring them to mer keep our children in full sight and this stage of life. safe as they cross streets, play in the After months of dedication and dis- parks, ride their bikes, and more. Their cussion on creating a balanced budget attention may not be on us but we must for the next two years the Appropriations have our attention on them for safety Committee brought forth the proposed and security. budget to the Legislative fl oor on Tues- Spring planting is in full swing and day, May 7, 2019. After three hours many implements are upon our highways of fl oor debate the budget passed to and byways. Please give these farmers Select File. The budget was amended the room they need to travel safely. Ne- to include a transfer from the rainy braska’s number one industry is farming. day fund of $51-million to the Property With the recent fl ooding and blizzards Tax Cash Fund. Select File will have across the state we need to be mindful of another round to address additional all farming and ranching operations that amendments. may not be able to continue this year their LB289 was heard on Tuesday, May share of growing the good life. Keep all 8th for three hours of fl oor debate. This in thought and prayer and look forward bill addresses sales tax increases, school to a bountiful harvest this fall. funding and several other topics. LB289 With only 16 days remaining of the is our only property tax relief bill at this 90-day session, much work is on the time . We have other amendments be- table. Some will move forward and oth- ing proposed which will be discussed in ers will be held over. Over the interim the following days. I am hopeful we can these bills may become a Legislative Jesus Our Savior Lutheran Preschool held a Spring Program and come to an agreement that is benefi cial Resolution Interim study seeking Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 9th in the Veteran's Building. to the greater good of Nebraska. public input. Pastor Ricky Jacob gave the Welcome and a Message that went with LB209 has been advanced to Select Check out nebraskalegislature.gov File and will again have fl oor debate. to follow the bills’ progress or tune into our Theme Bible Verse: He says, "Be still and know that I am God. I To date the conversation has been very Nebraska TV when the Legislature is will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."Psalm informative and educational. This bill in Session. 46:10 The preschoolers sang several songs and showed everyone some offers any female the choice to reverse a As always our office welcomes of the things they learned this year. The seven graduates received their chemical abortion within a short period your emails, calls and letters sharing diplomas and the 12 undergraduates received a certifi cate of atten- of time after taking the fi rst medication. your concerns, support, non-support dance. We ended the evening with a Pot-Blessed Meal and fellowship. It gives every female a second chance at on topics important to you. You may Preschool Teacher - Mrs. Sheryl Tietz Afternoon Paraprofessional - choice. This is a pro-life, pro-woman reach us at [email protected] or Mrs. Kirsten Benson bill with emphasis on informed consent. 402.471.2716

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Indianz.com… a simple reason: because, like tribal cluding the Lac Vieux Desert Band of the tions?" Morgan continued. "I've noticed Tribe and the Habematolel Pomo of gaming, it has become a fi nancially Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, whose that when race is used as a factor by the Upper Lake named as defendants. successful exercise of sovereignty. entities are being sued by consumers in courts, that it's a rationale to hurt us." "I guarantee you that these cases "For us in the Otoe-Missouria Tribe, Virginia in Big Picture, have taken on The rationale of the Big Picture case, will end up at the Supreme Court," it has been a game changer," Shotton larger roles in the industry. In briefs in along with the tribal lending industry predicted Charlie Galbraith, a citizen said in a keynote at the conference on the case, the mere involvement of one itself, were the focus of signifi cant dis- of the Navajo Nation who worked at February 1 in which he discussed how non-Indian person in a lending business cussion a day prior at the conference. the White House during the Obama ad- his people got into online lending as a is enough for opponents to declare it a Tribal advocates, Indian law practi- ministration and now practices law in way to generate revenues for critical "front" for a tribe. Worse, non-Indian tioners and other experts brought up the nation's capital. programs and services on their home- fi rms are accused of "renting" a tribe's the controversy during three separate The lawsuits typically focus on inter- lands in Oklahoma. sovereignty. panels at the event, an indication of the est rates that are higher than those al- After nearly a decade in the busi- "When you hear things like 'rent-a- attention being paid to the case. lowed under state law. In a class action ness, the tribe's lending arm now tribe,' when you hear things like 'It's a “We are in, I think, a renaissance" complaint fi led in Virginia last October, boasts complete ownership of a fi nan- fraud, it's fake,' Shotton said, "I take it in terms of economic development, attorneys accused the Otoe-Missouria cial services technology company that very personal." observed Gary Davis, a citizen of Tribe and the Chippewa Cree Tribe is valued at more than $300 million, As president and chief executive the Cherokee Nation who serves as ex- of preying on consumers with double he said. offi cer for Ho-Chunk Inc., one of the ecutive director of the Native American - and even triple-digit interest rates. "It was an active use of our tribal leading economic development fi rms Financial Services Association, a group Another one fi led last month accuses sovereignty. We didn't just go out there in Indian Country, Lance Morgan is all that advocates for the tribal lending Upper Lake of doing the same. and start a website," Shotton said at too familiar with attempts to undermine industry. "Not everyone is going to welcome the conference, which took place on tribal sovereignty. Whether it's gaming, "For so long, we had been dependent you with open arms," David Tomas, the of the Gila River Indian tobacco, government contracting or any and lived our lives in such a state of a fi nancial services regulator at Up- Community in Arizona. "We spent a other industry, a different standard dependence," Davis said, speaking of per Lake, whose homelands are in good year developing our laws and always arises when it comes to the fi rst reliance on federal grants and other pro- California, said during one of the panel codes." Americans, he said, all in an attempt grams provided by the U.S. government. discussions. Though his tribe's lending entities to "punish" tribes for being successful. "As we are beginning to move into The tribe's goal is to offer a service are not involved in the case being heard "In every other business, you go and these more self-sustaining, self-suffi - that is attractive to customers, he on Tuesday, they have been targeted hire the expertise you need," Morgan, cient forms of economic development said. That involves creating a legal and elsewhere in old and new litigation. who is a citizen of the Winnebago Tribe, where we are bringing revenues in, it regulatory system that might differ The attacks follow a similar pattern, he the owner of Ho-Chunk Inc., said at becomes threatening to folks," Davis from a state's but is no less stringent, said, by highlighting the fact that tribes the conference on February 1. said on January 31. "Because they he asserted. have worked with non-Indian partners Of the tribe's fi rm, which is not in- look at what we are doing and we are "This is long term business that we as they get started in the industry. volved in online lending but has diver- standing up." are after," Tomas said. "We’re no different than where we sifi ed its portfolio into a wide range of Virginia has been a hotbed for litiga- Big Picture will be heard by a panel were in gaming 30 years ago," Shot- businesses that go well beyond reserva- tion against the tribal lending industry, of three judges on the 4th Circuit but ton said. tion borders, Morgan observed: "Nobody with plaintiffs and law fi rms hoping to the court, pursuant to its own rule, "They attack our partners, they at- says, 'Well, you are no longer an tribal gain certifi cation of class action lawsuits does not release the names of the tack our funding sources, they attack company because you have too many against tribally-owned companies. At participants until the morning of the these premises that tribes are unable White people working for you.'" least three other lawsuits are pend- argument. Audio will be posted by the to do this" on their own, he said. "It's just the weirdest racial [thing] ing in the federal court system there, next business day. The doubts have persisted even as -- how does this even happen? How you with businesses owned by the Otoe- For this and more stories from around In- Otoe-Missouria and other tribes, in- do even have these kinds of conversa- Missouria Tribe, the Chippewa Cree dian Country visit us at www.indianz.com

A Break from the Law: Working to Improve Tribal Health Care

provide health care exists for all Na- manded action, wrote letters, adopted were advertised and recruitment ef- tive Americans through what is known resolutions, met with IHS and HHS forts began. as the federal trust responsibility. In leaders, participated in congressional As the hospital assumption date recent history, this guaranteed health oversight hearings, etc. IHS assured drew near, I began to have discus- care has been delivered through the the Tribe that it was diligently working sions with members of the planning Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency to address the certifi cation issues and team and Tribal leaders about my of the U.S. Department of Health and to improve the quality of health care role. Although I did not have previous Human Services (HHS). IHS provides provided by the hospital. These efforts hospital administration experience, I health services for Native Americans proved to be increasingly frustrating was deeply committed to the success on reservations and in urban areas and unproductive. of this initiative. Most importantly, throughout the United States. In the meantime, the Tribe had I felt I had the skills to do the work Throughout my childhood, I, along already been operating a number that needed to be done at this stage of with the rest of my family, received of health programs under Title I of the operation, and the Tribal Council care at the IHS hospital in Winnebago. the Indian Self Determination and voted to appoint me as the executive This included everything from routine Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA). director (now chief executive offi cer) physicals to emergency room visits. In ISDEAA is how the federal government of its newly established Winnebago fact, I was born in that old hospital. provides funds to tribes to administer Comprehensive Healthcare System During the 1980s, the Winnebago IHS their own health programs. In 2015, (WCHS) in March 2018. WCHS was Hospital was put on a closure list by the Tribe was in the preliminary stages established to manage all of the IHS because of fi nancial and various of planning to convert its existing Tribe’s health programs, including I am a member of the Winnebago other federal bureaucratic reasons. health programs from a Title I con- its existing public health department Tribe and was raised on the Win- This upset many Tribal leaders, who tract to a Title V compact under the and the hospital that was being as- nebago in North- were only a couple of generations ISDEAA’s Tribal Self-Governance Pro- sumed from IHS, which has since east Nebraska. At an early age, I removed from the Tribal leaders who gram, which would permit the Tribe been renamed the Twelve Clans Unity decided I wanted to work on behalf sacrifi ced so much and had no choice to have greater control and fl exibility Hospital. of Native people. I fi gured law school but to enter into treaties with the over how its health programs are de- At midnight on July 1, 2018, IHS would be the best route, although I United States, one of which promised livered. This limited-scope planning handed over the keys to the hospital. was not certain at fi rst that I actu- health care for our people. Tribal lead- process quickly turned into bigger The Tribe held a ceremony includ- ally wanted to become a practicing ers organized and began traveling to plans to assume management of the ing a prayer and traditional bless- attorney. Because of the unique legal Washington, D.C. to fi ght a 15-year entire hospital, which IHS had always ing of the building. This was a truly status of Indian tribes in the United battle to keep the Winnebago hospital managed. monumental event for the Tribe and States, I always thought the skills I open. The decision was not easy for the a major undertaking for the Tribal would learn in law school could be Finally, with the help of many allies, leaders of the Winnebago Tribe. Some Council, the newly appointed board helpful in whatever I ended up doing. the hospital was not only saved, but tribal members were apprehensive of directors, the hospital team, and As a young girl, I did not have the Tribe was able to secure funding to about the Tribe’s ability to run a for me. A tremendous amount of work many role models, and few fam- construct an entirely new hospital fa- hospital. Others were adamant about has been done in the past year, and ily members graduated from high cility. The new hospital facility opened the federal government’s treaty and a lot more work needs to be done. school, let alone college. At the time, its doors in 2004. It is a beautiful trust responsibility to provide quality The goal is to not only achieve CMS it was also not common to see women 13-bed hospital facility with an outpa- health care for the Tribe, and said certifi cation for the hospital but to in leadership roles in my community. tient clinic, lab, radiology department, taking over the hospital was simply create a strong organization that I eventually fi gured it out though, pharmacy, and other support services. letting IHS “off the hook.” However, the truly meets the health care needs of and the perseverance paid off. After This victory was short-lived. Before bureaucracy within the IHS is not a the tribal community it serves. I have a non-traditional route of starting a long, the hospital, which IHS was still system that is conducive to change or no doubt this is achievable. family, working my way through col- operating, came under scrutiny by the swift action. It also became apparent My own transition from an advi- lege, and fi nally going to law school Centers for Medicare and Medicaid that the problems within IHS were not sor of clients to decision-maker for a as a divorced mother with three chil- Services (CMS), another agency within limited to Winnebago. IHS is a large large organization undergoing mas- dren, I achieved my goal of becoming HHS. CMS is responsible for admin- agency headquartered in Rockville, sive change has also been signifi cant. an attorney. istering the Medicare and Medicaid MD, and is divided into multiple re- I think that my work ethic and pas- I have now been practicing law Programs, and all hospitals must be gions. Winnebago is one of 17 tribes sion to do the right thing combined for about 15 years. I have been very certifi ed by CMS to receive payment in the Great Plains Area. Three other with strong analytical skills as an fortunate to be doing exactly what I for services provided by the hospital. IHS hospitals in this area were also attorney have all been very helpful set out to do… working on behalf of Between 2011 and 2015, the Win- under CMS scrutiny and on the verge in my quest to move the organization Native people and, most importantly, nebago IHS hospital was surveyed by of losing CMS certifi cation. Ultimately, forward. As an attorney, my approach my own Tribe. After law school, I CMS on seven separate occasions. the Winnebago leaders decided that to serving clients has always been served as in-house counsel for my Each report detailed multiple fi ndings the Tribe could no longer wait for IHS very practical and solution-oriented. Tribe and its tribal economic develop- involving the quality of patient care, to do its job. From the business and organization- ment corporation. After three years, and at least fi ve deaths were attributed Over the course of the next three al perspective, another kind of prag- I starting working for a law fi rm that to errors made by hospital personnel. years, the Tribe commenced a plan- matism and judgment is necessary focused on representing tribes all On each occasion, IHS was required ning and implementation process to on a day-to-day basis. Having direct over the country and became a part- to implement corrective action plans. put the necessary pieces in place to experience working in an industry ner soon thereafter. Through the fi rm, Finally, in 2015, CMS terminated the assume management of the hospi- you serve is likely an experience from I continued to serve as counsel for hospital’s certifi cation for failing to tal. As the Tribe’s general counsel, I which many attorneys could benefi t. my Tribe and also worked on a wide meet the CMS Conditions of Partici- participated and assisted extensively Sometimes we have to be willing to range of legal matters for a variety of pation. with this process. Countless hours step into new roles to make positive tribal and non-tribal clients. In 2015, I was still serving as were poured into strategy discussions, changes in our world. After much contemplation, I re- the Tribe’s general counsel. As the reviewing and analyzing documents, I feel very fortunate to be doing cently decided to take a sabbatical Tribe’s legal counsel, I participated conference calls, meetings, congres- the work I am doing. Indian tribes from full-time law practice to help my with Tribal leadership in meetings sional hearings, and fi nal negotiations did not always have advocates with Tribe assume management of a trou- with IHS. Because the Tribe and its with the IHS. a vested interest in the outcome of bled hospital. A bit of background members are direct benefi ciaries of the One important part of this process their issues, whether it be negotiat- and history is necessary to explain hospital, IHS is obligated to engage in included the recruitment of key per- ing a contract or managing a health how this endeavor came about. Dur- tribal consultation. This includes com- sonnel for the hospital. To maintain care organization. In addition, it ing the 1800s, the Winnebago Tribe municating with the Tribal leadership uninterrupted operations, the Tribe might very well be that a young girl entered into multiple treaties with on a regular basis about the operation chose to offer continued employment will see me, along with the increasing the United States. In addition to of the hospital, and certainly about to existing hospital staff. However, a number of educated women in our establishing the Tribe’s reservation matters of this magnitude. large number of positions at the hos- community, and she will believe she and other obligations, the federal Initially, the position of the Tribe pital were either vacant, or existing can achieve her goals, too. As for my government promised to provide the was that the IHS should be held ac- personnel did not intend to stay for future, I will likely return to the full- Winnebago people with “a doctor.” countable and should fi x any prob- one reason or another. This included time practice of law at some point. Under federal law, this obligation to lems at the hospital. The Tribe de- the CEO position. Vacant positions But, for now, I am where I need to be. Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, May 18, 2019 — Page 5 TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA APRIL 10, 2019 CEO REPORT MEET- the WHDC Board decision to remove meeting. Kenneth Mallory seconded. MID-MONTHLY MEETING ING MINUTES Leilla Logan from the WHDC Board VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain April 18, 2019 Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve due to missing three regular monthly Motion carried. the April 10, 2019 CEO Report meeting meetings. Louis LaRose seconded. Chairman White adjourned the TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: minutes. Roland Warner seconded. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain meeting at 6:50 p.m. Frank White VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Coly Brown Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARD VA- Respectfully submitted, Roland Warner RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES: NONE CANCIES Coly Brown, Secretary James Snow NEW BUSINESS: Kenneth Mallory motioned to adver- Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Melton Frenchman RESOLUTION: GOOD HEALTH & tise for three vacant positions on the Kenneth Mallory WELLNESS IN INDIAN COUNTRY Winnebago Housing Develop Commis- Louis LaRose Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt sion Board. Louis LaRose seconded. OTHERS PRESENT: resolution #19-102; Good Health & VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Bill DeCora Wellness in Indian Country. Melton Motion carried. GENERAL COUNSEL MEETING Garan Coons Frenchman seconded. CRITERIA FOR WHDC BOARD MEM- April 19, 2019 Lucy Bigfi re VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain BERS Barb McCauley Motion carried. Melton Frenchman motioned to ap- TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: Lilly Snow RESOLUTION: WINNEBAGO NUTRI- prove the following criteria for Winneba- Frank White Avis Rice TION EDUCATION go Housing Development Commission Curtis St. Cyr Leatha Bass Louis LaRose motioned to adopt Board Members: “Ethical Standards of Coly Brown Carol Cleveland resolution #19-103; Winnebago Nutri- Conduct Policy. Requirements, Section Roland Warner Ron Whitebear tion Education. James Snow seconded. 9. Responsibilities Regarding Con- James Snow Joy Johnson VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain tractual Obligations: Board Members, Melton Frenchman Pam Mahkak Motion carried. Staff, agents or contractors shall not Louis LaRose (in at 10:05 a.m.) James Price RESOLUTION: Ho]ca\k Wos`ka\, be “delinquent on housing payments” OTHERS PRESENT: Tyren Wolfe Phase 1 owed to the Winnebago House Develop- Sheila Corbine Carmelita LaTray James Snow motioned to adopt ment Commission. Such delinquencies, Maunka Morgan Heran Hargreaves resolution #19-104: Ho]ca\k Wos`ka\, unless immediately resolved after they Morray Conway Cassie Kitcheyan Phase 1. have arisen, shall result in the termi- Esther Mercer Jennifer Berridge Roland Warner seconded. nation of the employee or agent and Bill DeCora Danyelle Shaggy VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain removal of the Board Member.” Louis Ron Nohr Denise Bellenger Motion carried. LaRose seconded. Tonia Keller Matt May RESOLUTION: INSTITUTE OF MU- VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Kiva Harden TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: SEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES (IMLS) Motion carried. Cece Earth Curtis St. Cyr NATIVE AMERICAN LIBRARY SER- (Curtis in at 5:55 p.m.) TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: Victoria Kitcheyan VICES ENHANCEMENT GRANT OLD BUSINESS: Victoria Kitcheyan (travel) CALL TO ORDER: Chairman White RESOLUTION: WINNEBAGO BUS TYREN WOLFE- VILLAGE BOARD Kenneth Mallory (leave) called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. REPLACEMENT PROJECT REGARDING DOG ORDINANCE – No CALL TO ORDER: Chairman White OPENING PRAYER: James Snow James Snow motioned to adopt action, discussion only called the meeting to order at 9:17 a.m. offered the opening prayer. resolution #19-105: Winnebago Bus TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS: OPENING PRAYER: Sheila Corbine APPROVE AGENDA: Replacement Project. NIHB 10TH ANNUAL NATIONAL offered the opening prayer. Roland Warner motioned to approve Melton Frenchman seconded. TRIBAL PUBLIC HEALTH SUMMIT – No APPROVE AGENDA: James Snow the agenda with the addition of Leatha VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain action, already approved. motioned to approve the agenda. Curtis Bass, Barb McCauley, and Carmelita Motion carried. LEATHA BASS – No action taken. St. Cyr seconded. LaTray. James Snow seconded. RESOLUTION: ABSOLUTE RELIN- BARB MC CAULEY REQUEST – VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE:(6) yes (0) no (0) abstain QUISHMENT Melton Frenchman motioned to ap- Motion carried. Motion carried. Louis LaRose motioned to adopt reso- prove the request from Barb McCauley MISSIOURI RIVER FLOOD CASE: READING OF THE MINUTES: lution #19-106: Absolution Relinquish- for the amount of $1,595.00 from Emer- Update, no action taken. APRIL 1, 2019 REGULAR TRIBAL ment [383-UO6967]. Kenneth Mallory gency funds. Louis LaRose seconded. LAND TRANSFER LIGISLATION: COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES seconded. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (1) abstain Update, no action taken. Melton Frenchman motioned to ap- VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. RADIO STATION BUDGET: Update, prove the April 1, 2019 Regular Tribal Motion carried. CARMELITA LATRAY – MATCHING no action taken. Council meeting minutes. Kenneth APPROVE PRIMARY & REGULAR FUNDS REQUEST [Louis in at 10:05 a.m.] Mallory seconded. ELECTION SCHEDULE Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve HEMP PROJECT: Update, no action VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (1) abstain, JS Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- the request from Carmelita LaTray for taken. Motion carried. prove the Primary & Regular Election matching funds of $849.00 for the Hand EXECUTIVE TECH. (COPIER APRIL 8, 2019 MONTHLY LAND Schedule. Game Team to attend a tournament in LEASE): MEETING MINUTES James Snow seconded. Bismarck, ND. Melton Frenchman motioned to Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Melton Frenchman seconded. use “Sovereign Immunity Argument” the April 8, 2019 Monthly Land meet- Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain ing minutes. James Snow seconded. WHDC ACTION ITEMS Motion carried. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBER ADJOURN: Motion carried. Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve Coly Brown motioned to adjourn the Cont. on page 7... Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, May 18, 2019 WINNEBAGO NEWS

Congratulations Phyllis! Greetings Bago Gardeners,

I want to take the time to thank isn’t mandatory but it will be helpful everyone in and around Bago for their to us to justify our grant and also for interest in gardening. It seems like your gardening purposes.) Also, Trevor everyone wants to have gardens, which is keeping a pile of dirt/compost mix is exactly the purpose of the program. behind the Woodland Trails building The Bago Grows program gave away for gardeners’ convenience. Other- 125 raised garden beds last spring and wise, there is a huge pile out to the 64 this spring, plus another 20 or so HoChunk Farms (former Hansen farm, gardens have been tilled up and many north of Mona Kay’s). Contact me for gardeners have been delivered fertile directions. soil mix. Our partner, The St. Louis The best time to plant and trans- Zoo has provided all of the seeds for plant to your outside garden is after this program for the last 2 years, as the last frost. There are several ways well as corn seed, fl owers, trees, bee to determine that but many say that hotels and their expertise for the last it’s safe to plant after Mothers’ Day. 3 years. HoChunk farms purchased (Even that is not certain.) The best 30 tons of rich top soil and Council- way is to watch your 10 day forecast man Ken Mallory purchased 4 tons for overnight lows. I transplanted my of compost to provide the best soil seedlings into my garden on May 4th, a person can get to put in a garden. even though we had a few cool nights, LPTC Ext. Offi ce has assisted us with and they all survived. We want to have seeds, starter plants, tillers, planning a little fun with gardening this year, so and their ongoing expertise. Lorelei expect to see a few “challenges” and DeCora, Sue McLaughlin and Janelle events for the largest, coolest, most DeCora have attended all planning unique, best “value added” products meetings and have contributed their (salsas, jams, pies, canned goods, jel- expertise all along. HCI’s Maintenance lies, smoothies) and a variety of other crew (Trevor, Bitty, Buzzy, Coby, Kris, activities that will add to the enjoyment DJ) saved the day for us by stepping of gardening and selling our goods at up to till gardens and distributing soil the Farmers Market. If anyone has any and compost mix to individuals that fun ideas to share, please send them didn’t have the time nor resources to our way. Our Farmers Market will be do. Wildlife and Parks and our Renais- new to all of us so we will have a good sance Program have also been involved time determining how to operate it in in various ways. Our Tribal Council the most productive yet fun manner. has been fully supportive of our Tribe’s Of course, we are required to have Food Sovereignty Initiative and has en- Rules and Regulations but they will couraged our efforts all along. We say be simple and they are for the safety Thank You to all for your outstanding of the public and yourselves. help and support. If anyone has any gardening ques- It’s been a chore distributing the tions whatsoever about any particular raised garden beds and getting garden- plant, soil, weather, garden location, ers to come in to pick up their goods maintenance, harvesting, pests, etc., but we’re getting close to getting them the two best sources of gardening all distributed. If anyone fi lled out a information that I have found are the Bago Grows application and hasn’t Farmers Almanac website and the picked up a raised garden bed (RGB), Burpeeseeds.com website. They have please come in to pick it up. For those every possible answer to any question that didn’t get a RGB and you want to you can think of regarding gardening. garden, you can contact the following I am not an expert so I rely on both persons to till a garden in your back for assistance. The Burpee website yard: Vince Bass/402-878-2192, has an app you can download which Aaron LaPointe/402-878-2809, Janyce I use multiple times per day and it’s Woodard/LPTC Ext./402-878-2380. awesome. The Farmers’ Market con- They will make arrangements to till struction is expected to be completed in your garden. Although it’s getting a bit mid-June. When we get a little closer late to start seeds, we do have a variety to completion, we will set a Grand Statement from Winnebago Public Schools of seeds to give out. The only thing we Opening date, which we will make pub- ask is that you take a few pictures if lic. We look forward to a great summer. and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska: you can and document how much pro- Come out to participate and support With recent crisis events that have impacted our community, the Win- duce you get from your gardens. (That your local gardeners. nebago Public School and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska are joining Vince Bass together to provide immediate walk-in counseling services located at Win- nebago Public Schools. Counseling services are being made available now through June 1st, Monday-Saturday, with no appointment required. The hours for these services are from 10am-3pm. Please enter through the main entrance at the school and speak with Nurse Julie at the front desk, who will guide you from there. Counseling services are provided for anyone who is seeking assistance to manage their health as a result of the recent events in our community. This is open to any individual, any age, for any reason. All minors should be accompanied by an adult family member to receive these services.

You may seek counseling services outside the above noted hours by contacting any of the providers listed below: Darlakae McGhee-Mahon, LIMHP, LCSW, PCIT Trauma and Child and Family Specialist The Lodge Counseling & Consulting Services 712-259-2111

Youth Crisis Intervention Center, YCIC can be contacted 24 hours a day 7 days a week at: 402-878-2045

Behavior Health Services: 402-878-2911

Tribal Employees may also contact: Jim Rixner, Employee Assistance Counselor 712-490-0245

Masthead Scene The area of the Winnebago Public School has grown at a rapid pace over the last 10 years. The school has grown not only in structure but also in students and faculty. With the buildings taking all the space where can the parking lots increase to ac- comodate the families of these students and faculty when school events are being held.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Case No. CV17-044

Next In the Matter of the Custody Peti- tion of: NOVEMBER FISCUS WIN News vs. JAMES GOODTEACHER

Deadline: To: JAMES GOODTEACHER,

You are hereby notifi ed that An Ap- plication to Modify Custody has been fi led and a hearing concerning the above May 27th referred Individual(s) in case no. CV17- 044 has been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 11TH day of JULY, 2019 at the hour of 11:00 A.M. Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, May 18, 2019 — Page 7 COMMUNITY NEWS

for General Counsel. Roland Warner HR Dept. Revisions to Slot Descrip- SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT seconded. tion and Manning Doc. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Marketing Dept. for the June VIP Slot SCHOLARSHIP Motion carried. Tournaments @ $47,900.00 The Susan T. Buffett Foundation has offered scholarships to college stu- James Snow motioned to fund Marketing Dept. for June Mega Wheel dents in Nebraska for over 50 years. Scholarships are awarded on a competi- travel for Eleanor St. John to Southern Promotion @$78,255.00 tive basis to fi rst-time, entering freshmen who are residents of Nebraska, Ute Tribe for Radio Station business. James Snow seconded. graduates of a Nebraska high school with plans to attend a Nebraska pub- Melton Frenchman seconded. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain lic college, and who have demonstrated fi nancial need. There are a limited VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. number of scholarships, so the Foundation is unable to provide awards to all Motion carried. Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- eligible candidates. James Snow motioned to suspend prove the Thank you checks for June Students must complete an application; the application is reviewed and the rules to hear off track betting and @$286,725.00. scored. Final selection is based on: addition of Bus Replacement resolu- James Snow seconded. Financial need tion. Melton Frenchman seconded. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Academic Merit VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Personal Essay Motion carried. [Coly out 11:00 a.m.] Strength of Recommendations James Snow motioned to adopt GAMING COMMISSION: Students receiving the Susan T. Buffett Scholarship are awarded full tuition resolution #19-107: Bus Replacement Roland Warner motioned to approve the to a Nebraska Public College. The scholarship is awarded for up to 3 years at a & New Route Van. Louis LaRose sec- March 2019 Report. Community College and up to 5 years at a State College or University and may onded. Melton Frenchman seconded. be used for summer classes as well. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Motion carried. ADJOURN: [Coly in 11:05 a.m.] James Snow motioned to adjourn at [Curtis in 11:10 a.m.] 10:44 a.m. Roland Warner seconded. TRIBAL CFO REPORT: VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve the Motion carried. Liberty National Bank Report. Chairman White adjourned the Louis LaRose seconded. meeting at 10:44 a.m. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, [Kenneth out at 11:50 a.m.] Coly Brown, Secretary Louis LaRose motioned to approve the Winnebago Tribal Council 401k Change the vesting schedule from 6 yr. to 3 yr. schedule. James Snow seconded. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA James Snow motioned to adopt resolu- TREASURER’S REPORT MEETING tion #19-108: (PL Account Drawdown) Trust April 26, 2019 Account Drawdown for appropriations at $603,051.00. Roland Warner seconded. TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Frank White Motion carried. Curtis St. Cyr Louis LaRose motioned to approve the Coly Brown Cemetery/Garden Budget. Roland Warner Roland Warner seconded. James Snow VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Melton Frenchman Motion carried. Kenneth Mallory [Melton out at 12:25 p.m.] Louis LaRose Roads Department Equipment Lease OTHERS PRESENT: Resolution – No action taken. Damon Payer [Curtis out @12:35 p.m.] Mayan Beltran Coly Brown motioned to approve the Alco- Mike Means hol Program Temp Halfway House renovation, Danelle Smith recommendation. Louis LaRose seconded. Kim Friloux VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Kelly Snow Motion carried. Ray Thomas Roland Warner motioned to go into Execu- Leonard Walker tive Session at 12:45 p.m. Alan Post Louis LaRose seconded. Matt May VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Tonia Keller Motion carried. Award Recipients from Winnebago Public School this year are: Kae Earth Deana Whistler [Curtis in @12:51 p.m.] (Wayne State College), Kiylista Harden (University of Nebraska Lincoln), and Marshall Bass Roland Warner motioned to come out of Marcus Walker (University of Nebraska Lincoln). Gerald Ben Executive Session at 12:54 p.m. Don Coleman Louis LaRose seconded. Scott Gardner VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Scott Knutson Motion carried. Jeanette Stocker Coly Brown motioned to approve 2% Nebraska College Preparatory Academy and Susie Taylor COLA – exclude Tribal Council. Rochelle White James Snow seconded. Winnebago Public Schools Academy graduates Cece Earth VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Mark Aldrich Motion carried. fi rst cohort Randy Teboe Roland Warner motioned to approve Al Lopez the CFO Report. Louis LaRose seconded. Gene Gilpin VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Garan Coons Motion carried. Clint Free ADDED ITEMS: Esther Mercer Louis LaRose motioned to approve the Mike Masshmen Independent Contractor Agreement for Land Tiffany Warner Transfer. Roland Warner seconded. Ron Nohr VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Bullet Beadaffe Motion carried. Crystal White James Snow motioned to approve the Brad Knepper NIHB Sponsorship Donation for $2,500.00. Leon of Liberty National Bank Coly Brown seconded. TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Victoria Kitcheyan (leave) Motion carried. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Roland Warner motioned to approve White called the meeting to order at travel for James Snow, Frank White, 9:03 a.m. and Danelle Smith to attend a meeting OPENING PRAYER: Coly Brown with Congressman Steve King in Wash- offered the opening prayer. ington, DC. Louis LaRose seconded. APPROVE AGENDA: Curtis St. Cyr VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain motioned to approve the agenda with Motion carried. the additions of Independent agree- GAMING COMMISSION: ment & Resolution for Patty Marks & James Snow motioned to go into Execu- Ben Fenner, NIHB Donation, Travel for tive Session at 1:17 p.m. Louis LaRose meeting with Congressman Steve King, seconded. and Gaming Commission appointment. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Roland Warner seconded. Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain James Snow motioned to come out of Motion carried. Executive Session at 1:41 p.m. Louis LaRose WCHS FINANCIAL REPORT: seconded. Melton Frenchman motioned to ap- VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion prove WCHS Financial Report. James carried. Snow seconded. *No action taken on the discussion. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain [James out at 2:40 p.m.] Motion carried. [Kenneth in] WINNAVEGAS REPORT: Curtis St. Cyr motioned to suspend the FINACIAL REPORT: rules to hear a tribal member. Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- Roland Warner seconded. prove the WinnaVegas Financial Re- VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain port. Motion carried. James Snow seconded. Kenneth Mallory motioned to waive the VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain guidelines to allow Robert Carbajal to repair Viv- Motion carried. ian Snow’s vehicle and to assist with $250.00 MEET THE MANAGEMENT STAFF from general funds. Curtis St. Cyr seconded. AND UPDATE ON WHAT IS HAPPEN- VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain On Wednesday, May 8, a Senior Showcase and Recognition Ceremony was ING AT THE CASINO. Motion carried. held for the fi rst cohort of Academy students. They were honored by the NCPA [Curtis out @ 9:45 a.m.] ADJOURN: program for adhering to the three pillars of their program: knowledge, char- APPROVALS Curtis St. Cyr motioned to adjourn the acter and commitment. Kenneth Mallory motioned to ap- meeting at 1:50 p.m. Louis LaRose seconded. Students are selected for the Academy based largely on academic achieve- prove the following requests from Win- VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain ment with consideration made toward appropriate behavior and excellent at- naVegas: Motion carried. tendance beginning in the 7th grade. At the end of the 8th grade, they become HR Dept. Revisions to Finance Job Chairman White adjourned the meeting “offi cial” scholars of the NCPA program. The NCPA program offers Academy Descriptions at 1:50 p.m. students who maintain a 3.25 GPA and meet other requirements a full ride Marketing Dept. Showtime ShoBox scholarship to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Contract @ $49,000.00 Respectfully submitted, Samuel Farmer, Kiylista Harden, Aleah Huffman, Jean Parker-Morris, Kai- Slots Dept. Ainsworth Purchase Coly Brown, Secretary leah Walker, Marcus Walker, Jamisen WolfLeader and Daelyn Zagurski are the @$75,400.00 Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska fi rst graduating cohort of the WPS Academy and NCPA program.