PRESORTED STANDARD Inside this Sota Sota Per Copy U.S. POSTAGE SWO Dakota Language and Culture Appreciation Week underway PAID KXSW DJ Tom Wilson organizes Native American Day caravan last Monday, October 14th; WILMOT, SD PERMIT NO. 1 Highlights of Native American Day 2013 Environmental Forum on Tuesday Postmaster: Change service requested Wac’ang’a observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sota Iya Ye Yapi, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279 ¢ SWO Tribal Chairman Robert Shepherd elected to NCAI Executive Committee Contents – Time-Dated News/Do Not Delay Local Sisseton woman wins SD Lottery Mailed at Wilmot, SD, Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 75 Deadline for Sota copy is 12:00 noon Friday Publication of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968

Vol. 44 October - Ape Cancan Wi - “Moon When Leaves Shake and Fall” - Iyamni, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 No. 43

By Bessie Genia you can look past all the conflicting nature of this holiday the ability to have positive and negative effects based Sota Reporter/Photographer you can see that this day truly IS a celebration. on our own actions...we all are seen as examples and As many of you know, the second Monday of My Kunsi used to tell me when I was younger that those ripples/efforts we cause will proceed to touch October (which is the 14th this year) is celebrated as everything great always starts out small and singular...a what surrounds us, and will continue beyond our Columbus Day in the U.S. Doesn’t really mean much star quilt starts out with just one diamond, beautiful understanding. to us as Natives, just another day to focus on an “old bead-work starts out with just one bead. A lake starts wound,” and throughout this day I have witnessed out from just one droplet, well you get the idea... As Native American Day(s) many Native People sharing harsh words, and spreading an adult I apply this to every aspect of my life. People Continued on Page 3 negativity not to mention the gloomy weather...but if can call it karma or vibes...but as individuals we have

Gabrielle Tateyuskaskan at the microphone on Native American Day (Tuesday).

Native American Day (Monday, Oct. 14) SWO Caravan to ceremonial Darrell DeCoteau and the TZTS Drum on Native American Day (Tuesday). grounds.

IHS Public Health Nurses at tables in the rotunda.

Tom Wilson calls for this gathering of Oyate to observe Native American Young ones share their Dakota Culture and Language. Day at the SWO ceremonial grounds.

October is known nationwide as Domestic Violence There will be speakers, ceremonial song, food, and Awareness Month. a walk. Our theme is; “Battering is a Crime against We invite you to join us in taking a stand against Everyone.” Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, a time for the Domestic violence is a crime which causes more community to come together and build awareness and injuries to women than muggings, rape and car accidents move towards safe and healthy relationships for all combined. individuals and families. Domestic violence crosses all social, economic and Public Observance cultural lines. Domestic violence includes beatings, pushing, Domestic Violence hair pulling, name-calling, killing of pets, threats, child Awareness abuse, rape, stalking and can lead to using dangerous Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 weapons, breaking bones and sometimes murder. 4:00-7:00 p.m. In honor of those who are survivors, and those that have lost their lives to domestic violence, Wac’ang’a 417 Veterans Avenue – (Sweetgrass), Inc. along with The Engaging Boys to Men Sisseton, SD Program will be having their annual Domestic Violence Wac’ang’a Admin. Office Awareness Campaign and recruitment of boys to men In case of rain it will be rescheduled for a rain free ages 13-25 years old. day.

Tulsa, OK – Oct. 17, 2013 – The National Colville Tribes Wac’ang’a, Inc. showcase their star quilt for the Domestic Violence Awareness program. Pictured Congress of American Indians (NCAI) elected a new Recording Secretary: Robert Shepherd, Sisseton are: Shelter Advocate Tammy Goodwin, Shelter Manager Sophia Renville-Brown, Executive Director Executive Committee today at the 70th Annual Wahpeton Oyate Julie Watts, Children’s Coordinator Delight Heminger-LaMere. The star quilt was made by Badlands Convention & Marketplace. The Executive Committee is Treasurer: Dennis Welsh, Jr., Tribal Council Quilting. A purple ribbon is embroidered on the top corner in observance of Domestic Violence charged with advancing the mission of NCAI to protect Member, Colorado River Indian Tribes Awareness Month (October), a teal ribbon is embroidered on the opposite top corner in observance and advance tribal sovereignty by representing the issues Regional Vice Presidents: Announced Friday, of Sexual Assault Awareness month (April), and a white ribbon is embroidered, representing Working and priorities of tribal nations throughout the country. October 18th to End Violence against Women. Embroidered on the bottom corner is the Wac’ang’a logo which is a President: Brian Cladoosby, Chairman, Swinomish braid of sweetgrass which reads; “Dedicated to the safety and healing of women and their children.” Indian Tribal Community NCAI Executive Committee The Star Quilt will be displayed at all future events. First Vice President: Michael Finley, Chairman, Continued on Page 3 Women’s Prison in Pierre, and has held an annual fund- (1905 - 1980) raising raffle to assist the women inmates whose lives are The squeaking wheel doesn’t always get the grease. touched by that ministry. Sometimes it gets replaced. Vic Gold This week the drawing will be held for winner in The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with the raffle for a new handmade denim quilt. Watch for a cop in it. Dudley Moore (1935 - 2002) that news next week. Everybody likes a kidder, but nobody lends him In this week’s edition, we have a story about money. Arthur Miller (1915 - 2005) Claudia’s lottery win. Advertising is a valuable economic factor because ***** it is the cheapest way of selling goods, particularly if the Our apologies to SWO Chef Shilo Renville for goods are worthless. Sinclair Lewis (1885 - 1951) printing the wrong telephone number last week for his Humility is the embarrassment you feel when you Sota guest editorial – after-hours catering service. Please contact the Chef at tell people how wonderful you are. Laurence J. Peter Wopila for National Bison Day (605) 467-9624 to arrange for some of the best, mouth- (1919 - 1988) By Chief Arvol Looking Horse watering food you’ll ever enjoy! ***** As Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe Bundle, I would like to give a Wopila (a great thank See the notice elsewhere in this Sota. The Sota is always looking for news of the Oyate. you) to the US Senators; Johnson (D-SD), Enzi (R-WY), Baldwin (D-WI), Bennet (D-CO), Cochran (R-MS), ***** If you have information and/or photos of Gillibrand (D-NY), Hatch (R-UT), Heinrich (D-NM), Heitkamp (D-ND), Hoeven (R-ND), Johanns (R-NE), The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate have declared newsworthy happenings in your family or community, Lee (R-UT), Moran (R-KS), Portman (R-OH), Schumer (D-NY), Tester (D-MT), Thune (D-SD), Udall (D-NM), October 20-26, 2013 “Dakota Language and Culture please consider sharing with your Sota staff. and Whitehouse (D-RI), for passing a Resolution recognizing “National Bison Day” on the first day of every Appreciation Week.” For submission deadlines and other information, see Saturday in November. This year will be on November 2nd, 2013. This is a special observance, allowing everyone to below: This Resolution helps our relatives, the Buffalo Nation ­the Tatanka Oyate, stand in their recognition rally behind renewal of support for the continuation and Except for holidays copy to be considered for of worth and inherit responsibility to nurture the land once again with their medicine; to bring balance and rebirth of Dakota Language and Culture. publication – news, advertising, editorial opinion letters, harmony back to the Unci Maka (Grandmother Earth). This event coincides with the transfer of the AAIA etc. – is to be submitted to: Sota, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, I feel this great recognition is not only for the Buffalo Nation, but as well as our People, who were known Native Language Program to the Sisseton-Wahpeton SD 57279 by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. FAX and e-mail as the Buffalo People ­ the Pte Oyate. Pte San Win brought our most Sacred Covenant - the White Buffalo Calf Oyate. submissions will be accepted until 12:00 noon on Friday Pipe Bundle to our People. She brought the bundle to help sustain us through many dark times, even when our ***** (with the exception of letters to the editor/open letters to relatives the Buffalo Nation were killed in the millions in the 1800s. We depended on the Buffalo Nation to help At the request of Lee Ann TallBear, we have the Oyate, or “opinion” letters, which must be received us survive since the beginning of time upon Unc¹i Maka (Grandmother Earth); to provide food, clothing, shelter posted the entire research paper on the U.S.-Dakota by 10:00 a.m. Thursday). and even their spiritual teachings that make up our ceremonial Way of Life. War written by Dr. Colette Routel, Professor, William If you are writing an opinion letter, please note It has even been documented in History in the 1600¹s of the meeting of our Ancestors ­“The Buffalo Mitchell College of Law. that it must be signed and the author’s name will appear People with three dialects”, in the British documentation at Fort Gary, now known as Winnipeg, Manitoba. This Lee Ann believes this well-researched and in print. Letters must not contain libel and must be Resolution gives our Dakota/Lakota/Nakota People an opportunity to re-educate themselves of our Ancestor¹s documented research paper should be used in our Tribal brief, ideally 500 words or less. Letters may be edited self-recognition as the Buffalo People. We can understand the need to unite spiritually again as One Nation, schools to educate current generations about their for content. Omissions will be identified with periods . during this time especially when there is much spiritual disconnection. history. . . editor’s explanations will be provided in [brackets]. As it states in the Resolution ending “to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities”, from Check it out online: Readers who want access to unedited versions will need this day forward, I would like to also recognize this day as “White Buffalo Day”, because of the sacred teaching http://www.earthskyweb.com/Routel_Dakota_War. to contact the authors. Pte San Win - White Buffalo Calf Woman brought to our people; instructing to live in harmony and balance pdf Earlier receipt of copy is always appreciated. So, upon Unc¹i Maka (Grandmother Earth). Or click on the link posted on our news and links if you are aware of a date or message that needs to be We were known in History as the Great Sioux Nation, we need to re-educate ourselves and understand pages. publicized or advertised, please let us know about it in the truth - we are the Pte Oyate ­ The Buffalo People with three dialects and acknowledge the responsibility of ***** advance of the weekly deadline. taking care of Unc’i Maka, as our relative the Buffalo Nation taught us. Words to consider (or, perhaps not!): The preferred way to submit typed articles and ads, On November 2nd, 2013, the Oglala Lakota College in Eagle Butte, SD will host the first “National Bison Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or art and photos, is by e-mail. Day” a.k.a “White Buffalo Day” at the Cheyenne River College Center Auditorium, from 10 am till closing, apathy? I don’t know and I don’t care. William Safire The editor can be reached at the following e-mail November 2nd, 2013. Re-known Guest Speakers of the Pte Oyate from Grandmother’s Country (Canada) and (1929 - ) address: those who have worked hard on behalf of the Buffalo Nation, will be with us to celebrate this day to present It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s [email protected] their documented facts of our History and responsibility. All Nations are welcome! a depression when you lose yours. Harry S Truman (1884 For more information, leave a message on the Sota I would like to encourage All Nations of People to help recognize this day with us in the US and Canada if - 1972), in Observer, April 13, 1958 production office voicemail (605) 938-4452, or send a you can-not attend. The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase; fax to the 24-hour dedicated line (605) 938-4676. In a Sacred Hoop of life, where there is no ending and no beginning! if you pursue happiness you’ll never find it. C. P. Snow -- CDF Hec¹el Onipikte (that we shall live), Chief Arvol Looking Horse, 19th Generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe Bundle. Funeral services for Floyd “Corky” Nelson were Services held for held on Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Sota guest editorial – Floyd “Corky” Nelson The Community Center in Old Agency Village, South State of Minnesota passes law to support Floyd Dakota. “Corky” Nelson, Interment followed at Mayasan Presbyterian First Nations of Canada age 55, of Cemetery in rural Veblen. Terrance Nelson Sisseton, South Drum Group was “Old Agency Singers.” Vice Chair Dakota Journeyed All night wakes were held on Sunday, October 13th American Indian Movement to the Spirit World and Monday, October 14th beginning at 7:00 P.M. at The American Federal Government has never commented much less condemned the policies or practises on Thursday, The Community Center in Old Agency Village, South of Canadian governments. The United States federal government has been dead silent on the human rights October 10, 2013 Dakota. violations in Canada. I am pleased to state however that the Government of Minnesota where AIM in at Coteau des Honorary Casket Bearers were Les Sullivan, Waylon Minneapolis has been very active, has passed legislation not to purchase more electricity from the Province of Prairies Hospital. Horne, Leonard Dumarce, Orville White, Fred Small, Manitoba. The legislation signed by former Governor Pawlenty was due to environmental damage to First He was born Clayton Small, Francie Small, Crystal White, Marsha Nations in the area where dams producing the electricity were built. I do not condemn Americans for the silence, on October 4, Lafontaine, Lisa Horne and Todd Brown. if Americans are properly informed, they do take action, however, “big money” American media has consistently 1958 in Sisseton, Casket Bearers were Justin LaCroix, Vine Marks ignored Canada’s Human Rights violations. South Dakota the Jr., Allen Brown Jr., Spencer LaCroix, Deone White and In 1989, I organized a run from Winnipeg to Chicago to try to get Jesse Jackson who was running for son of Rudford Duane LaBelle Jr. president to comment on the Human Rights violations in Canada. Jackson ignored us. For over 24 years, I LaBelle and Lena The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted, Minnesota have tried many avenues to get Americans aware of the Human Rights issues in Canada. Last fall (2012), I and LaCroix. served the family. Online condolences maybe made to former Chief Dennis Pashe went to Tehran and met with Iranian Government officials. When the United States “Corky” was formerly employed in roofing and at www.chilsonfuneralhome.com/. government refuses to take any action on the theft of 2.5 million barrels of oil that Canada sends every day to Schiltz Foods Inc. Funeral services for the United States, oil stolen from the indigenous people, we have a right to seek the assistance of other nations Survived by brothers: Duane Randy LaBelle Sr. and who are willing to listen. Clifford Dale LaBelle (Beverage); sisters: Judy LaBelle, Francine Embertson Harper had this planned. Last year, he announced 81% funding cuts to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Shirley LaBelle and Becky Martinez; a host of other Francine Embertson age 72 of Minneapolis, MN the Indigenous voice of Chiefs in Manitoba that has been very vocal about human rights issues. The RCMP relatives and friends. journeyed to the spirit world on Oct 16th 2013. action in Elsipogtog First Nation New Brunswick was a planned attack to see what response the First Nations Preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Agnes Francine was born Jan 22nd 1941 in Redby, MN take if any. The silence of First Nations in light of the RCMP actions in Elsipogtog will be seen as a green light Derby, Rose Schoenrock and Cleone Brant. to Fannie Robertson and Dan Raincloud. An enrolled for Steven Harper to continue fracking and the continued theft of any and all of the 60 different metals and minerals mined in Canada. There is no payment whatsoever to the indigenous people for the natural resources taken from our traditional lands. The coming days will determine whether First Nations will simply accept the violence or take action Sota Iya Ye Yapi against it. Official newspaper of the Sisseton and Wahpeton Oyate Of the Lake Traverse Reservation Since 1968

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Page 2 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 member of fought with dignity and grace and she never once lost Sisseton Wahpeton her Faith in God. She was so thankful for all the support Oyate. A graduate that she received from Sisseton High School and friends of Red Lake High and family. She was blessed with terrific care from the School, Class of Sanford staff, the Roger Maris Cancer Center staff and 1958. Retired the Palliative Care staff and would never want to leave from Honeywell anyone out that helped in her tender care. after 35 years of Sandra passed away on Wednesday, Oct 15th at *Join the Fargo VA HCS on November 1, 2013 Rieckhoff, founder and chief executive officer of Iraq and employment. Palliative Care, Sanford Hospital in Fargo. from 12-1 PM to hear Kim Wagner speak in the 3rd Afghanistan Veterans of America. “Never again should Francine Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Floor Auditorium. The event is open to all Veterans. elected officials put veterans’ disability and GI Bill was a very fun, Moses Quinn Sr. of Sisseton, SD son, Moses Quinn Jr. of Following this event they will have a Women’s Health benefits and other support at risk.” Let’s hope the folks loving and caring Breckenridge, MN and daughter, Sara Quinn of Fargo, Educational Fair from 1-3 PM. VA staff will be available in Washington get this message loud and clear! person who always ND; brother, John Nathem of Lake City, SD; sisters, to educate you about breast health, reproductive health, *KXWS 89.9 FM ~ Tom Wilson, Manager has had words of Carrie and Larry Reineke of Fargo ND, Jennifer Nathem cancer prevention, MST and much more. Women been making our Veterans Radio show very exciting. We encouragement of Sisseton, SD, Liza and Rick Crudden of Florence, SD, Veterans will be honored and encouraged to pick up exchange on Skype now which was new to me but is nice at times when we needed it most. Also known for her and Nancy Nathem of Aberdeen, SD. She was preceded Women Veterans t-shirts, take group pictures and sign because I don’t leave the office; the Veteran comes into bubbly personality and her contagious laugh. An avid in death by her parents, Lawrence and Ruth Nathem up for door prizes. (mini version of what was to be held our office here at the Post Office. Last week’s guest was league bowler in her younger years . Enjoyed playing along with her maternal and paternal grandparents. in Sioux Falls). Bob St. John, Vietnam Veteran. He spoke live from the slots at the casino. But she most enjoyed spending time In lieu of flowers, the family requests your presence *UVA MEETING: will be held on Wednesday, O.E.P. Outreach day he spoke about the Agent Orange visiting with her family and friends. She was loved by and memorials. November 13th, 2013 @6:00PM. that was sprayed across Vietnam and many and will be deeply missed by all that knew her. *SHUTDOWN: The VFW, how it killed all the vegetation. Very Preceded in death by late husband: George Services for Jace along with The American Legion, good topic for the Environmental Day. Embertson ; Parents: Fannie Robertson and Dan Marshall Goodsell Sr. the Disabled American Veterans, We had 45 people stop by our table and RainCloud ; Brothers: Charles Robertson Sr, Robert Funeral and numerous other veteran and sign in the Veterans took what outreach “Sonny Man” Robertson, George Robertson ; Sisters: Service for military-oriented organizations, were pushing for the material we had; we want to thank you all who played Ona Kingbird, Criscynthia Robertson; five nephews and Jace Marshall advance funding even before the recent shutdown. a part in setting that up. So tune in on Tuesdays from three nieces Goodsell Sr., When the government shutdown beginning at midnight 10:30-11:00 for our Veterans Radio show. Tom also Survived by Husband: John Maher Sr ; Brother: Sunktokeca on Sept. 30, VA healthcare and medical facilities keeps his page up in case you want to make comments, Frank (Georgette) Robertson ; Sisters: Mousey Isnana, “Lone were protected because they already had their 2014 etc. Armstrong, Rosalyn (Vince) Keahna, Betty Strong ; Wolf,” 27, of budget approved last year. But that was not the case Children: Rick Embertson, Randy (Barb) Embertson, Jan Sisseton, SD Hinkle, John Maher Jr, Damian Martin, Greg Maher, will be held on Lora (Jeremy) Loch, and 7 Grandchildren and 6 Great Tuesday, October Grandchildren; Aunt: Florine Lafournaise 22, 2013 at An all-night wake was held at the Minneapolis 2:00 p.m. American Indian Center Sunday and continued until the at the Tribal funeral service on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 10:30 Community for discretionary accounts, which include money for *WOMEN VETERANS CALL CENTER: a.m. at the American Indian Center. Center, Agency disability claims to vets, their dependents or survivors, 1-855-VA-WOMEN. Crisis Help Line: 1-800-273-8255, John Robertson and Johnson Loud officiated. Village, SD with as well as money for veterans attending school on the available 24/7, and tell them you are a veteran. All calls Interment is at Fort Snelling National Cemetery Rev. Charles GI Bill. Had the shutdown moved into late October are confidential. Honorary Pallbearers were Jan Hinkle, Lora Loch, Chan and checks to those individuals would not have gone out. *American Legion Post #314 (Woodrow Wilson Chris Huth, Vivian Harvath, Gay Kingman, Kathy all Episcopal The VA and veterans were also affected in other areas. Keeble Medal of Honor Guard) - Delano Renville, Robertson, Carmen Oliver, Shirley Oliver, Muriel Lay Readers Furloughs of administrative personnel resulted in the Commander Cell:# 268-0354 / Vietnam Veterans Kit Thompson, Darv Hildabrandt, “John Joe” Stately officiating. Pianist will be Billy Kohl and Kay Bursheim. closure of VA regional offices and a halt to intake of Fox Society - Dayton Seaboy, Commander Phone:# Active Pallbearers were Damian Martin, John Pallbearers will be Marcellous Womack, Elliot Barse, new disability claims. The claims backlog that VA had 698-3299 / Desert Era Veterans - Danielle DeCoteau, Maher Jr, Greg Maher, Vernon Robertson, Conrad Tyson Flute, Edwin DuMarce, Bryan DuMarce Jr., been steadily bringing down started to climb once Commander Cell#: 467-9714 for GAS ASSISTANCE: Robertson Sr, Jay Robertson, Charles Wind and Charles Bailyn Bursheim, Matthew Jackson, Julian Bursheim, more. And longstanding appeals by veterans to earlier Geri Opsal 698-3388. Mata-Wind; Alternates: Kevin Robertson, Daniel Andrew Williams, Troy Goodsell Jr., Tilmer Selvage, claims’ decisions ground to a halt. “The only reason Robertson Mike Selvage Jr., Russell MacConnell, Jared Goodsell veterans and their families had to suffer is because Have a great & safe Week! Geri Opsal, TVSO. The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted, Minnesota Jr., Austin Shepherd, Robert Renville, Anthony White Washington politicians didn’t do their job,” said Paul served the family. Online condolences may be made to and Keith Bursheim. Honorary Pallbearers will be “All of www.chilsonfuneralhome.com/. Jace’s Family, Friends, and Relatives.”\ Sandra K. Nathem- Interment will be at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cemetery, Agency Village, SD. Quinn services Wake services were held on Sunday and Monday at Funeral the Community Center. services for The Cahill Funeral Chapel of Sisseton, SD is in Sandra K. charge of arrangements. (Nathem) Quinn Jace Marshall Goodsell, Sr. (Sunkotokeca Isnana of Sisseton, SD which means Lone Wolf) was born on July 28, 1986 to were scheduled Marshall and Donita (Bursheim) Goodsell at Sisseton, this Monday SD. afternoon, He attended school in the Sisseton School system October 21, and graduated in 2005. While he was growing up he 2013 at at spent his summers moto cross racing as his Dad and Sisseton High Mom took him racing all summer long and he won time SWO artist Angela Papenfuss exhibits her artwork. School Practice and time again. He was so proud of his racing skills Starting in 1990, and there after every second Monday Two-term President Jefferson Keel will step down Facility, Sisseton, and accomplishments. In fact one day while watching in October was declared Native American Day and to Friday, October 18th. President Keel honored NCAI SD with the moto cross racing on TV Jace saw the boy that he raced be celebrated as such in our awesome state of South with his Rev. Dwight against during those summers was racing in Las Vegas. Dakota. leadership, Fearing, Fr. Les He would say that could be me because I used to beat Lynn Hart, Tom Wilson, My Kunsi and, the people elevated the Campbell, Rev. him all the time. on the drive, even myself as I write this...We are Native role of the Richard Felch Jace drove truck and worked with his Dad in the individuals taking initiative to acknowledge who we organization, and Rev. Vern Donnell officiating. family business. are but more importantly we are just people, no better, and served Pianist was Gloria Slaamot. At his time of death he was raising his two sons, no worse...just doing our best to show the best in us. tribal nations Pallbearers were Larry Reineke, Justin Reineke, Jarace and JaRyus Goodsell and his nephew JB (Jared That is something we all should reflect. We need to well. He John Reineke, and Members of Sioux Voices. Goodsell Jr.). incorporate this way of thinking not only on holidays remains a Honorary Pallbearers were Sisseton High School Jace passed away on October 18, 2013 due to but in everyday life. On that note, Happy Native valued and Staff, Faculty and Students. injuries received in a one vehicle MVA near Sisseton, SD. American Day! respected leader Wake services were held at the Tribal Community He will be always remembered for his smile, his Tuesday’s Gathering within NCAI Center Friday and all-night Saturday, and a prayer laugh and fun personality and as Troy Goodsell, Jr. said, On Tuesday SWO Tribal Headquarters held a and throughout service was held Sunday evening at the Sisseton High “I’m going to miss every damn thing about you my gathering to celebrate Native American Day. Indian Country. School Practice Facility. cousin, my brother, my trusted advisor, my crutch…love The Tiospa Zina Drum was there, and various Sandy enjoyed a life of adventure with the love you man, see you guys when I get there.” dancers came to entertain the crowd as people flocked of her life, Moses Quinn Sr. They were married on Jace is survived by his three little warriors, (as Jace to the many vendors and information centers that had September 13, 1976 and shared 37 years together. would always say I only have warriors) Jarace Goodsell, available. They were blessed with two wonderful children, JaRyus Goodsell and Jace Goodsell, Jr., his parents, Indian Health Service had tables worth of valuable Moses Quinn Jr. and Sara Quinn. Marshall and Donita Goodsell of Sisseton, SD; and his information, Audrey German had pretty pink sugar Sandi’s fondest memories were all the times spent maternal grandmother Marvel Bursheim of Sisseton, SD, cookies and talked about women’s health. with her husband and children. She thoroughly enjoyed and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Enemy Swim Day School performed singing the time they spent in New Mexico and Texas but was Jace was preceded in death by his two brothers contests and Kahomni style dancing for everyone. most happy to return home to Sisseton. Marshall Goodsell Jr. and Jared Goodsell Sr.; his Tom Wilson representing KXSW connected the Sandi touched the lives of many students and maternal grandfather, Kenneth Bursheim Sr.; Paternal entire Tribe to the festivities happening at the Tribal faculty at Sisseton High School while employed there. grandparents, Lydia and Glenn Goodsell. building. She could brighten anyone’s day with a smile and a kind For Jace’s obituary and on-line registry please visit Soup, fry-bread, and wozapi was provided by Chef word. www.cahillfuneralchapel.com/. Shilo Renville and the SWO Headquarters cafeteria Her short but courageous battle with cancer was staff. Blue, Harwood just to name a few, and Sam Crawford Jr. Native American Day(s) said prayers in the announcers stand. Others may have Continued from Page 1 seen the rain as gloomy, but I viewed it as a regeneration. NCAI Executive Committee In the South Dakota Legislator Chapter 1-5-1.2 it Continued from Page 1 In honor of this special day one man took initiative states: to celebrate and remember who we are as Natives Native Americans’ Day established. The second The Executive KXSW-Radio Guy Tom Wilson organized a slow Monday in October, to be known as Native Americans’ Committee is elected drive through the heart of our community. Day, shall be observed in this state as a legal holiday. by NCAI membership: Starting at 2:30 p.m. last Monday they gathered at Native Americans’ Day is dedicated to the remembrance the President, First the SWO Memorial Park, and they drove south to SWO of the great Native American leaders who contributed so Vice President, Ceremonial grounds (pow-wow grounds) where they much to the history of our state. Recording Secretary, ended in prayer. Windows open a smidge due to the rain Back in 1989, the words of one Yankton Sioux were and Treasurer are but drum group after drum group played loudly courtesy heard. A young tribal member named Lynn “Smokey” elected by the entire of our local Tribal radio station. Hart who spoke before the State Affairs Committee, and membership; and the twelve Regional Vice Presidents Four vehicles excluding my own were in attendance the House of Representatives in Pierre about changing are elected by each respective region. Each of these during the drive, and many family names were in good this holiday. Governor George S. Mickelson proposed officers is a member of the NCAI board and serves a representation. Wilson, Kampeska, Crawford, Walcott, this legislation of change, and it was passed unanimously. two-year term to begin Friday, October 18, 2013.

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 3 The Prairie Doc because he was one willing to do pathology from Dr. Wegner and his such a thing. I must say, I have never wondrous crew of physician teachers. Perspective before or since met a more gracious Up to that class, we had learned man, and that evening he presented about normal healthy anatomy and An example to our little premed group the details physiology, but it was in pathology of grace of applying to medical school with a we learned about the cause for each By Richard P. Holm MD helpful and thoughtful way. It was and every illness; basically what can While I was in college, and there I heard for the first time one go wrong in the human body. at a pre-med club meeting, plans of the great lecturers of my lifetime At the time, Karl Wegner were made to invite a speaker to experience. was the chair of the department of tell us what’s required for getting A few years later after Pathology, and later became the into medical school. Guess who acceptance into medical school, I dean of the school, serving during volunteered to find the expert? was one of a group of innocent, the tough transition time when our After calling the medical school, empty-headed, sophomore students med school moved from a first-two- I was connected to Dr. Karl Wegner trying to absorb everything about year program to a full four-year

Coteau des Prairie Hospital and Clinic will be offering Prenatal and Breastfeeding classes on November 4th and November 18th in the CDP Hospital Board Room. Class will run from 6-8:30 pm both nights, must attend both classes. A light lunch will be provided. If you have any questions or would like to sign up please contact Brooke or Nicole at 698-4664.

Page 4 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 Childhood Obesity Nutrition – Healthy Snack Tips Childhood Obesity – The Causes

When your child gets the munchies, be prepared to offer a quick-and-healthy fix. Start Childhood obesity is a serious problem that puts children at risk for other health problems. with these 10 tips for healthier children's snacks. Children who carry too much body fat for their bodies are considered obese. There are different causes of childhood obesity listed below and some steps you can take to help your Snacking is a major pastime for many kids. Snacking can help your child curb hunger child reach a healthy weight. throughout the day, as well as provide energy and important nutrients. But the quality of the snacks is the key. Consider these 10 tips for healthier children's snacks. Cause: Eating too much food and not getting enough physical activity overtime can cause a child to put on too much weight. 1. Keep junk food out of the house. Your child won't clamor for cookies or candy bars if you don't keep them on hand. Instead, set What can I do? Learn serving sizes for children; include 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a good example by snacking on healthy foods yourself. each day. Don’t allow more than 2 hours of television or computer screen time. Children should get at least 1 hour of physical activity everyday; and offer water to drink instead of high 2. Go for the grain. sugar drinks. Whole-grain snacks — such as whole-grain pretzels or tortillas and high-fiber, whole-grain cereals — can give your child energy with some staying power. Cause: The surroundings in your neighborhood or school can play a role in obesity. Look around your neighborhood and count the number of fast food places or see what types of 3. Mix and match. foods are served at your child’s school. Does the grocery store offer fresh fruits and Serve baby carrots or other raw veggies with fat-free ranch dressing. Dip graham cracker vegetables? sticks or fresh fruit in fat-free yogurt. Top celery, apples or bananas with peanut butter. What can I do? Your surroundings can affect how your family eats. You can take action and 4. Broaden the menu. talk with the school and grocery store about offering healthier choices. Teach your child about Offer out-of-the-usual fare, such as pineapple, cranberries, red or yellow peppers, mangoes, making healthy choices by being a good role model. tangelos or roasted soy nuts. Cause: Children that do not get physical activity are more likely to be overweight and have 5. Revisit breakfast. health problems like Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease. Many breakfast foods — such as low-sugar, whole-grain cereals and whole-grain toast — make great afternoon snacks. Likewise, a small serving of last night's casserole could double What can I do? Keep children active so they can get 1 hour of physical activity a day. Make as an after-school snack. sure the activity is fun and gets their heart pumping like jump rope or playing tag. Talk with your child’s school about what type of physical activity is offered. 6. Sweeten it up. Healthy children's snacks don't need to be bland. To satisfy your child's sweet tooth, offer fat- Cause: There are other causes of obesity that are not so easy to understand such as genes Submitted by Tracey Cooper BSN, RN free pudding, frozen yogurt or frozen fruit bars. Or use skim milk, fat-free yogurt and fresh fruit which predict how our bodies are made or other diseases; drugs like steroids or Adolescent Health/STI – HIV Coordinator to make your own smoothies. antidepressants can also cause a person to gain weight. Public Health Nursing 7. Have fun. What can I do? Talk with your doctor about what is causing weight gain. Use a cookie cutter to make shapes out of low-fat cheese slices, whole-grain bread or whole- Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center grain tortillas. Eat diced fruit with chopsticks or make fruit kebabs. Make a tower out of whole- Eating healthy and getting plenty of physical activity can help your child reach a healthy grain crackers, spell words with pretzel sticks, or make funny faces on a plate using different weight. Talk with your dietitian about making a plan to help you make healthier choices for your types of fruit. family. M.D. degree-granting school. There 8. Promote independence.  Eat Healthy foods was some heavy lifting during that Keep a selection of ready-to-eat veggies in the refrigerator. Leave fresh fruit in a bowl on the  Eat the right amount of foods – don’t over eat time, and the people of the State counter. Store low-sugar, whole-grain cereal and fruit canned or packaged in its own juice in  Encourage your child to become more physically activity an easily accessible cabinet. of South Dakota owe a great deal 9. Don't be fooled by labeling gimmicks. Document Information Flesh Reading Ease: 70 (Low) to Dr. Wegner, and other grand Foods marketed as low-fat or fat-free can still be high in calories. Likewise, foods touted as PEPC Code: OBSC- DR Reviewed: December 2010 M2HET leaders who had the foresight to cholesterol-free can still be high in fat, saturated fat and sugar. Check nutrition labels to find out the whole story. get that done. But he did it with Contact Information: his usual graciousness. Grace is a word that reflects not only elegance in movement, but also in kindness, Childhood Obesity Dealing with Stress politeness, and goodwill shown for Childhood Obesity Complications others. Each of you certainly can name Stress is a feeling that can make you feel nervous or even angry when you don’t know why you are nervous or angry. When a child or teen is stressed it may cause them to overeat which Being obese or having too much body fat can lead to many health problems not only for adults a few teachers that made a difference can lead to being too heavy. Being overweight can also be hard for a child or teen to deal with. but for children too. Below are some health problems that can occur when a child is obese. in your life. Perhaps it was one or Below are some reasons why children overeat and ways to deal with them. Talk with your doctor if you are concerned about your child’s weight. both parents who gave you a sense Feeling stress can cause overeating – which can lead to obesity. Many people today, Type 2 Diabetes – The body cannot use the hormone insulin which carries glucose or blood sugar to cells for energy or it does not make enough insulin to keep blood sugar at a normal of worth and of the value of honesty; especially young people, are now living a hectic and stressful lifestyle. Because they live this kind of life, they tend to eat comfort foods to get rid of stress. range which leads to high blood sugar. High blood sugar overtime can lead to heart disease, or a third grade teacher who showed nerve and kidney damage. you how “you can do it” and how to Stress can make you feel hungry even though you just ate. Because of this reason, you will tend to eat more portions and at fast food chains serving food portions that are high in fat, High Blood Pressure – The heart works harder to pump blood throughout your body. help others; or a high school teacher sugar and salt than what is recommended by dietitians and nutritionists. Gallstones - Eating a high fat diet can lead to gallstones which are stones formed in the who taught you toughness and not When a child is nervous, sad or scared, they may not know how to cope with those feelings gallbladder and may require surgery. to give up; or a college professor who and overeat. If you notice your child eating more than normal or putting on weight, speak with your child about sharing his/her feelings they may be hiding. If there have been changes at Hyperlipidemia – High levels of blood fats can lead to narrowed or blocked arteries which helped you achieve a creative and home that affect your child, talk with them about ways to deal with those feelings. reduce or blocks blood flow leading to a heart attack or stroke. academic challenge. Sleep Apnea - Fat is pushed up from the stomach area to the airways and makes the lungs  Being a teen can be a tough time since they worry about many things such as bad and heart work harder. Breathing often stops during sleep and causes the child to be tired Dr. Karl Wegner was, and still grades, going to a new school, bullies, and what friends may think about them. Keep in during the day. is, a teacher who has made a big touch with your teen; it may be helpful for them to be involved in sports and hobbies that will occupy their mind in a healthy way. Keep healthy snacks on hand such as cut-up Acanthosis Nigricans – Is dark velvety skin located in the neck, underarm and other skin difference in my life, and many lives, veggies and fruits, water, low-fat yogurt and milk. teaching not only what can go wrong folds caused by eating too much food.  When a child is overweight they may get teased by other children and adults who cause Fatty Liver Disease – Fat builds up in the liver and causes injury leading to cirrhosis or with the human body, but also how them to feel bad about themselves. Overweight children sometimes look older because scarring of the liver. to face difficulty with grace. of their size and are treated differently than other kids their own age. It will be helpful for the child to learn to speak up for themselves and learn to ask questions when they don’t Orthopedic Complications – Extra weight puts strain on a child’s bones and cartilage which ***** understand. cushions bones. A child may limp or complain of leg or knee pain. In some cases the thigh Dr. Rick Holm wrote this bone slips from the hip joint cutting off blood supply.  Being sad can cause a child or teen to have little energy and not get any physical Prairie Doc Perspective for “On activity. Any type of physical activity will help your child deal with stress in a healthy way Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS – Affects some young girls who have irregular Call®,” a weekly program where especially when it is fun. Try something different that you can do together such as rock menstrual periods, high blood pressure, high blood fats, and extra hair growth on the body. climbing, yoga, swimming or an active video game. medical professionals discuss health Childhood obesity can be reversed or prevented by eating healthy foods that are not high in concerns for the general public. Keep your child active and keep healthy food and snacks on hand. Let your child or teen know fat, salt or sugar and getting 60 minutes of exercise a day. The child is more likely to succeed you are available to talk. Speak with a health care provider about getting help for your child if when the family supports him or her. “On Call®” is produced by the you feel he or she needs it. Defeat obesity by first defeating stress. Healing Words Foundation in Being overweight may cause your child to be worried about their appearance – you can help  Take time to weigh the reasons of why you feel stress – can you stop the problem? by helping your child to eat healthy and become more physically active! association with the South Dakota  Do things one at a time. State University Journalism  Learn to relax by not doing anything at all.

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Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 5 Visual artist Mary Wipf will cultivated to enrich their lives and conduct workshops for local students at the same time enhance society as part of the South Dakota Arts as a whole.” Her residency may Council’s Artists In Schools & include slide presentations, student Communities classroom program. The work, teacher artist will in-service work with workshops, various grade and levels during community the residency presentations. at Tiospa Wipf uses Zina Tribal various School from media, such as October 28th- printmaking, November 8th, drawing, 2013. parpermaking, Wipf has marbling participated or creation in nearly of a mural. 600 weeks of Wipf’s paper residencies marbling throughout residencies South Dakota in more than 75 are regarded by teachers as excellent school systems, community libraries opportunities for integrating art and special needs institutions. She with other subjects such as science, believes art- the creative expression history or English. of one’s unique self- helps to satisfy This program is sponsored the need for communication at by Tiospa Zina Tribal School, with a basic level. “Through art, we support provided by the South experience a broadened and more Dakota Arts Council with funds intense awareness of ourselves from the State of South Dakota, and the world around us,” Wipf through the Department of Tourism said. “Art helps us to find truth and State Development, and the and understanding. The children National Endowment for the Arts. of South Dakota are our most For more information: Sarah important resources. It is imperative Steenstra (605) 698-3654 EXT 237; that their creativity be sparked and Mary Wipf (605) 345-2252.

October 30th, 2013 (Wednesday) Carnival @ 4:00 pm-6:30 pm Fun booths, Face painting, cake walk, hoop shoot duck pond, Plink-O and Bean bag toss $5.00 Wristbands will cover all Carnival Games All dancers will receive an honorarium First 8 drums(3 or more Singers will be paid) Adult Costume Contest 1st place $200, 2nd $100 and 3rd $50 Teen Costume Contest 1st Place $100, 2nd $75 and 3rd $25 Youth Costume Contest 1st Place $75, 2nd $50 and 3rd $20 Community Feed 4:00pm-6:00pm Wacipi Grand Entry @ 6:30 pm

Moonlight Zombie 5K Run & Walk (adult prizes-gift cards)(student prizes-gift cards) Receive free glow in the dark wristbands & necklaces for participants Run @ 7:30 pm Walk after Run @ the TZ track Sponsored by: SWO Fitness Center & DPP/Adult Weight Management Program Roberts County Aliive Program

Hay ride –Sponsored by TZ Rodeo/Riding Club Pumpkin Carving & Decoration- Sponsored by SWO Parks &Recs Free hot chocolate located at concession stand Community Sponsored

Page 6 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 Leaders have selected these students as October Afterschool Youth of the Month at Enemy Swim Day School. They work hard to make good choices. They are respectful of their teachers and other students. They pay attention to what they need to, are caring and responsible for themselves. Each of them attends Afterschool Programming regularly. The staff has chosen kindergartener, Nikia Pruit; 3rd grade student, Alysia Shepherd; and 6th grader, Vincentia Molina. They received certificates and trophies.

If you missed “Lights on Afterschool” at of the way, ended in a tie score. Officials were provided trail mix samples, Audrey German Enemy Swim Day School this year you might just Lana LaBelle and William Kampeska. Ed Johnson Community Health Education Program and have missed the sports event of the year. worked the score board. Liz Anderson, Community Health Education’s The evening started with 2 free throw Introductions, music and commentary were Smoking Prevention Program shared information contests. Winners were Soloman Goodsell, Isaiah provided by Rebecca Dargatz. with people. LaBelle, and Matt Goodsell. During half time spectators participated in ESDS FACE Program talked with people Alysia Shepherd. Vincentia Molina. Rosendo’s “Pinkies” and Bradyn’s “Monstars” the Chicken Dance and the ever popular Hokey about their department. community basketball teams showed their talents Pokey. The Girl Scout program will begin in in an edge of your seat basketball game. Included Door prize winners were announced during November at ESDS. Dawn Johnson will be the on teams were Community Education Director, the event. leader. At Light On Afterschool she held a Girl Becky Hubsch and ESDS Student Services Staff Supper was provided by ESDS Culture Club. Scout sign up. Desi Campbell, some of our ESDS Parents and LATI from Watertown provided a dental many of our young people. The game, close all health booth, SWC extension with Sharon Flute

Paper pumpkin patches, fall 4:30 Early HS and 6 PM HS - colors, and spooks are out in the Parent Committee needs parents hallways of Head to volunteer for Start! President, Treasurer, October 23rd: and Secretary. This Dad/Uncle/Gpa is the place to plan Day - call Teacher if and fundraise for coming activities, including October 24th: graduation. Family Fun Night October 25th: 3-5 PM Early HS Picture Retake Day & 5-7 PM HS - We HSW 9:00 AM - 2:00 will have some PM Halloween/seasonal October 31st: themed projects for families to do Trick-or-Treating 10:30 AM - noon together! HS also offers a light meal. at tribal buildings (*parents may October 24th: Parent Meeting chaperone) Friday, October 25: Coming Events: Oct 28 - Football - Practice (9-12), 4:00 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 6:30. - 8:00. Volleyball - (V/JV/C) vs Flu Shot Clinic in the Lunch Redfield- 6:00. Room 3:30 - 6:00 POD Exercise 1:30 - 3:30 Gymnastics Student/Parent/ Saturday, October 26: Coaches meeting in the MPR - 7:00 ACT testing in the SHS Lunch Oct. 29 - Varsity Football Room - 8:00AM. Playoffs - 1st Round @ high seed Football - Practice (9-12), 4:00 Wednesday, October 23: Football - Varsity Football vs Oral Interp @ Rosholt, depart Middle School Girls Basketball Sisseton - 6:30. Football - Practice (9-12), 3:45 Groton - 7:00 8:00AM. Starts Oct. 30 - National FFA @ High School Volleyball - (V/JV/C) @ - 6:00. Volleyball - Practice (9-12), State Cross Country @ Rapid Louisville Milbank - 6:30, depart 4:45. MS @ Volleyball - Practice (9-12), 3:40 - 6:40. City activities Milbank - 4:30, dismiss 2:45, depart 3:40 - 6:00. Oral Interp @ Arlington - CDP Fall Fundraiser - Banquet SHS Tuesday, October 22: 3:00 Thursday, October 24: 6:45AM. in MPR, Show in PAC Continued on Page 8

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 7 Ms. Claudette “Claudia” Boelman of Sisseton had a pleasant surprise She works for her church, Assembly of God, and for the Roberts County recently. States Attorney’s office under the Experience Works program for low-income Checking her South Dakota Lottery ticket, and doing a double-take, seniors.” then asking a friend to verify that her eyesight was correct – she discovered This is all work she plans to continue doing. she had won! So where will this money go the day after it has been deposited? This Monday, October 21st, she and a friend had planned to travel It will be used “to pay off my many medical bills,” she says. Some will to the Sioux Falls SD Lottery office and collect the winnings – as much as be go “to my church, which has gone out of the way to help me.” $100,000 but a total figure has not been announced. Some will go to her family, and she also plans to Ms. Boelman is well known as an advocate for purchase a good-running car. victims of abuse and for persons suffering from alcohol “Not a new one . . . not expensive.” and other addictions. Those who know Claudia, understand her fondness She volunteers for AA classes, in the local for old Cadillac cars. The big ones. community, in the Roberts County Detention Center, But she is looking to downsize, possibly into a Happy 3rd Birthday and also in the South Dakota Women’s Prison in Pierre, Honda (but she hasn’t yet decided for sure). where she serves on the board of the Church of Hope. The old Caddy she has now? Dallas Jacob DuMarce Many Sota readers know of her annual fundraisers It’s going to her son who lives in Minnesota. to help provide Bible study materials and “exit” bag gifts A gift. for inmates at the Women’s Prison. But a gift that may keep on giving in a little Drawing of a winner in this year’s raffle of a new different way than we think of when we say “a gift that oversized handmade denim quilt, postponed from last keeps on giving.” week, will take place at the Roberts County Courthouse In this case, it just might mean that the new owner this Wednesday morning. will have to keep giving attention to those little things What will Claudia Boelman do with this windfall? that go wrong when a car’s odometer has rolled over She says “It will go in the bank one day, and out the several times! next.” Congratulations to Ms. Boelman. Enjoy your lottery “I’m quite content living in a nice apartment for winnings! low-income elderly and serving as a victim’s advocate for abused and those with alcohol and other addictions.”

Coteau des Prairie Foundation Heitkamp to Head Start hosts night of comedy, Conference: “We Must Invest silent auction in Early Childhood Education” If “laughter is the best Tickets are available at CDP Health Fargo, ND – During a keynote give our children the affordable medicine” that is what you will be Care System or mail by calling 605- address to education leaders from education opportunities they deserve sure to get at this year’s Coteau 698-7647. Dinner & concert tickets across North Dakota, U.S. Senator and saving taxpayers money in the des Prairies Foundation signature are $50 and concert only tickets Heidi Heitkamp vouched for the long run. One of the most important event Saturday, October 26th at the are $30. Tickets for concert will be effectiveness of Head Start and elements in the agreement Congress Sisseton Performing Arts Center. The available at the door. committed to pushing for more came to this week requires the House musical comedy show of Williams & resources for early childhood and Senate to finally sit down and Ree will be performing for this year’s St. Mary’s education programs. negotiate a budget. It is my hope event as guest gather to support Heitkamp spoke at the North that during these negotiations, we the Foundation in its effort to raise Church News Dakota Head Start Association can work to address the real causes On Saturday the 26th of funds to positively impact the health Conference after she returned from of our deficit and spending problems, October at 5:00 p.m. there will be a and wellbeing of our patients and Washington where she had been and avoid harsh cuts to proven early Halloween Party at the Guild Hall. community. working with a bipartisan group of childhood education programs.” Lunch will be served and Love You The evening begins with a 13 other Senators on a compromise Automatic across-the-board masquerade is at 6:00 p.m. social and prime rib dinner starting to re-open the federal government, spending cuts, or sequestration, went Dad There will be a basket sale, a 6 pm. Guests may browse the prevent the United States from into effect earlier this year and were bake sale, fish pond, other games. silent auction items prior and during default, and put our country on a signed into law before Heitkamp Members are encouraged to dinner. Concert doors open at 7:30 long-term path to address the deficit came into office. These cuts slashed donate to any of the above and to pm and show time begins at 8 pm. and reduce spending. The plan nearly $405 million to Head Start, bring any games. We are pleased to offer guests Heitkamp and the bipartisan group resulting in 57,265 fewer children Bring the family for a night of the chance to bid on live and silent of Senators put together helped participating, including nearly 200 fun and games. auction items donated by local establish a viable compromise to in North Dakota. Sunday service schedule: businesses and families. Items resolve this impasse, and it paved The recent government La Vent du Nord has performed we typically hear,” said Sandi 1st, 4th and 5th Sundays: range from weekend get-aways, a way for the bill the House and shutdown took $24 billion out of the more than 1,000 concerts and Jaspers, who serves on the local Morning Prayer with the Lay gift baskets, art work and custom Senate passed on October 16. economy, and cost taxpayers $160 is considered one of the most planning committee. “Le Vent du Readers. furnishings. Featured Hawaiian “At a time when we should million daily. It had a significant progressive folk bands in the world. Nord will visit many schools and 2nd Sunday: Fr. Chan, Holy Vacation Get-Away drawing includes be investing in more programs impact on many programs relied The band has won two Juno awards, community locations during the Communion and Baptism. Lunch a hotel accommodation at the Royal like Head Start, wrongheaded on by North Dakotans, including the Canadian equivalent week and present and congregational meeting after Garden at Waikiki in Honolulu, policies and reckless across-the- Head Start. Head Start programs in of a Grammy, as well as a full public services. Hawaii and $2000.00 cash. The villa board spending cuts are causing six states were forced to close their a Canadian Folk Music concert as well. 3rd Sunday: Fr. Cecil, Deacon is located near area attractions and real damage,” said Heitkamp. “We doors and more would have been Award and ‘Artist of We expect this Bitsey, Holy Communion and an array of entertainment choices. absolutely need to reduce the deficit, at risk if the reckless shutdown had the Year’ at the North residency will baptism. Lunch after services. American Folk Alliance be a delightful All proceeds from the event but we can’t do it by slashing crucial continued. annual gala. Le Vent du experience for will go towards the equipment needs programs, like Head Start, which Nord is visiting Sisseton everyone.” for new expansion project. Coteau through Arts Midwest, Area des Prairies Health Care System is a regional arts group based in students from Sisseton, Tiospa seeking to better the level of care Minneapolis that partners with other Zina, Sisseton Wahpeton for all Sisseton and surrounding sponsors to bring global performers College, Enemy Swim Day communities by building a into communities. Key sponsors are School, Rosholt, Browns Valley, new clinic addition, emergency The National Endowment for the and other area schools will department, laboratory & radiology Arts and 3M. Sisseton is only one have opportunities to hear the department, and labor & delivery of nine Midwest cities to host the musicians in school workshops suites. The expansion features 2013-15 Arts Midwest World Fest and assemblies throughout the a welcoming patient centered and is the only community in South week. A FREE public concert is environment, latest technology and Dakota. Generous local support for scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Friday, design efficiencies and an expanded Le Vent du Nord’s residency comes November 8, at the Sisseton Emergency Department able to from the Sisseton Arts Council, the Performing Arts Center. The service increased number of patient Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tourism planning committee requests visits. Office, the City of Sisseton, Sisseton that everyone attending bring a Don’t miss this chance to see Wahpeton College, Tiospa Zina donation for the Sisseton Food this musical talent of Williams & Tribal School, the Sisseton School Pantry. Ree that is sure to please audiences District, and Dakota Nation Gaming as they perform decades of music. Enterprise. “The music and culture Le Vent du Nord shares will be absolutely fascinating and different from what

SHS Continued from Page 7 Nov. 1 - NO SCHOOL All-State Choir @ Sioux Falls Nov. 4 - Varsity Football Playoffs - 2nd Round @ high seed Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 Gymnastics Practice Starts Wrestling Student/Parent/ Coaches meeting – TBA Nov. 5 - Volleyball - Region 1A First Round @ Britton - 4:30 Golf Awards - 7:00 in the MPR *Please watch the District To be held at Family Life Center, Hwy 10 and 4th Ave., Sisseton Website (Athletic Calendar) for Mondays at 6:30 p.m. changes/updates in school activities. For more information contact Claudia Boelman 605-569-1741

Page 8 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 Social “helper” column dedicated to young generation Oyate –

By Sherielle “Shay” DuMarce learned it some place and maybe going to their “parent,” This week I want to talk about bullying in school. who obviously can’t teach them anything in the ways of The other day my daughter got off the bus crying being a decent human being, is not the best idea. I’d say because she took being called “Dora the Explorer” if it continues then file a police report and protect your offensive because she is half Hispanic and from us living child by any means necessary. I just read an article in the on the rez and hearing how much people talk bad about Denver post about two kids aged 12-14 from Florida Hispanics she knew it wasn’t being said in a nice way! who bullied a girl for a whole year and then then the girl Another thing is that these bullies have been killed herself. The two bullies were charged with felony reported to the school yet this continues to keep stalking and other charges pending an investigation. happening in the hallways, on the busses etc. Why FOOD FOR THOUGHT for those parents who is that? Why do they get a slap on the wrist or just a knowingly have children who bully others but also wise “talking to”...why are their parents not being contacted words of justice for the ones being bullied. and brought into the school so they grasp the concept In conclusion, if the school and teachers won’t stop that their it then it is child’s behavior up to you as is downright a parent to sickening!? protect your Also, some of the teachers see this going on but child and take all steps needed to prevent bullying. percent of entire herds estimated panhandle states, or “super” storms do nothing to stop it or dismiss the complaints when a These types of people need to know it’s not okay and by the head of the National Farms like Sandy that ravaged the East SWAT child/ teen brings it to their attention. How do you think that bullying can cause real damage even if the bullies Union, as reported in the Bismarck coast a year ago. attacks New that teen or child feels knowing that they trusted this say they were “just kidding” because words can kill and Tribune, losses could exceed $400 That’s why the federal individual enough to tell them but even after they told, have already claimed the lives of a lot of young people. million. The estimates are likely government provides emergency Brunswick nothing was done. What message are we sending these Respect others and treat them how you want to be to rise as the melting snow reveals assistance through the Federal kids?? That its okay to be bullied or that if you reach out treated. more and more cattle carcasses. Emergency Management Act protesters, for help nothing will come of it anyway. Respectfully, Shay. Noem is on the agriculture and ongoing assistance through police cars on Furthermore, I know these children had to have committee and voted in favor of the programs like those in the farm bill. House’s version of the farm bill that Noem voted against federal fire Rep. Noem faces national Dakota governor are expected to cuts $39 billion in funding from assistance for victims of super storm Terrance Nelson “petition the president for disaster the food stamps program over ten Sandy in New York and New Jersey. Vice Chair and political disaster after status” so they can receive Federal years. Some 2.8 million low-income Nevertheless, she’s at the American Indian Movement Emergency Management Agency people would lose benefits with this front of the line asking the federal October 17, 2013 – As Vice- South Dakota blizzard funds. As the blizzard roared measure. The Senate has refused to government for money to help Chair of AIM, I have been warning By Joann Weiner convincing her fellow Republicans through South Dakota, Noem said go along with these cuts. victims of South Dakota’s early- of inevitable violence in Canada for Washington Post – Oct. 16, that support for South Dakota that “there may be disagreement Noem is positioned to help October blizzard. some time now. I fully expect and am 2013 – South Dakota’s Republican ranchers is an exception to the over certain parts of the federal craft a new farm bill. House Speaker It appears that Noem is against advising our supporters and Warrior representative Kristi Noem has a rule that the federal government is budget, but not on FEMA.” John Boehner (R-Ohio) named her federal spending until she’s for it. Societies across Canada to blockade problem. spending too much of the American (South Dakota is especially to the conference committee that And, that’s her biggest on behalf of the Elsipogtog FIrst In early October, a blizzard taxpayers’ hard-earned money. reliant on federal funding since will work on crafting a farm bill problem. It’s hard to justify Nation people. Chief Arren Sock roared through the Black Hills of A week ago, Noem went to the it doesn’t have a personal or a to replace the one that expired last spending when your own and his council have been arrested. western South Dakota, burying tens floor of the House of Representative corporate income tax and a sales month. constituents are hurting when you This is not a joke, this is real and as of thousands of cattle under several to recount a story she heard from a tax that, at 4 percent, is the second Estimates of the cost of the oppose it when others’ are hurting. I warned our people, time and time feet of snow and leaving South South Dakota rancher: “He found lowest rate among the states that tax expanded assistance for ranchers Now that Noem appears to see again, the Canadian Government has Dakota’s $7 billion cattle industry what he called the trail of death, sales.) that Noem has sponsored aren’t the benefits of federal spending for been preparing for this confrontation reeling. about 200 of his 600 cows were Noem doesn’t just want available. ranchers when they are suffering, for some time. They have a long list The storm, nicknamed Atlas, dead leading up to and throughout a temporary federal assistance. She’d While South Dakota’s ranchers perhaps she’ll change her vote on the of people that will be arrested. I am began with heavy rain that soaked draw.” Noem insists that the federal also like a permanent increase in are facing a terrible disaster, they farm bill and allow federal spending one of the people on that list. the livestock before the rain turned government help these ranchers due assistance by expanding the livestock aren’t the only ones to suffer from for the safety net that provides We have prepared for this time into a snowy blizzard with hurricane- to the “unprecedented” nature of the indemnity program in the farm bill. weather-related damage. Natural needed food assistance to millions of and most warrior societies across force gusts that dumped up to five blizzard that blew through her state. Many ranchers rely on disasters hit the United States all the low-income Americans when they’re subsidized federal insurance to cover feet of snow on the cattle, freezing Unfortunately, Noem’s request time, whether it’s hurricanes in the suffering. SWAT attacks their losses. For example, one South them to death as their hooves for additional federal spending comes Gulf states, widespread droughts Continued on Page 11 became stuck in the mud, keeping at a time when Congress hasn’t Dakota farmer reports losing 96 in the Midwest, tornadoes in the them from returning to their ranch approved any federal spending at percent of his herd of 100 cattle at a homes. Atlas was particularly all. That’s why much of the federal cost of $250,000. He wasn’t insured devastating because it arrived before government is largely closed for against this loss, he says, because the cattle had grown their winter business. storm insurance is too expensive, coats and before ranchers had In many ways, Noem has according to a report in USA Today. herded them to low-lying, tree-lined brought this problem upon herself. (Many of the 50 million Americans pastures that provide shelter from She’s part of the group of House who aren’t insured today because the harsh South Dakota winter. Republicans who in September health insurance is too expensive Normally, cattle ranchers would refused to fund the federal would obtain subsidized insurance go to the local office of the USDA government unless the Democrats through the ACA.) Farm Service Agency to file claims agreed either to defund or to delay While it’s too early to know for their losses. They generally have implementation of the Affordable the full extent of the losses to South 30 days to apply. Care Act. Dakota’s ranchers, early figures Now, however, those farm Without that agreement, the from the head of the South Dakota offices are closed because of the federal government essentially shut Stockgrowers Association suggest government shut down. When down on October 1. that 5 percent of the area’s 1.5 offices are closed, claims can’t be Days later, the blizzard hit million cattle have been killed. filed. And if claims can’t be filed, South Dakota. Calves sell for around $1,000 assistance can’t be paid. Now, Noem would like the a head and cows sell for more than But, closed farm offices and federal government to increase its $1,500. (It’s difficult to get current dead cows aren’t Noem’s only spending. prices due to the shutdown.) problem; in fact, they’re not even her Noem said that due to the Losses could amount to biggest problem. millions of dollars of losses they’ve upwards of $100 million. If cattle Her biggest problem may be suffered, counties and the South deaths rise to the 15 percent to 20

Our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the American Legion Hall in Sisseton on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Please remember to bring a prize or prizes for bingo. Money raised will be divided half to the winner and half to the tee-shirt memorial fund. Many blessings to each of you! Doris Bursheim Telephone: 698-3007 or 268-1276

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Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 9 COURT: South Dakota, on the 24th day SWOCSE Clerk of Court /s/ Michael T. Swallow, Presiding of October, 2013 at the hour 42-3tc Judge of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon ATTEST: Melinda Heminger, thereafter as possible. ORDER OF PUBLICATION & SWOCSE Clerk of Court You are required to be at the SISSETON-WAHPETON 42-3tc hearing. Upon request, the OYATE OCSE Clerk will provide you IN TRIBAL COURT ORDER OF PUBLICATION & with a copy of the Complaint LAKE TRAVERSE SISSETON-WAHPETON describing the matter. RESERVATION OYATE Dated this 26th day of STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA IN TRIBAL COURT September, 2013 CASE NO. I: 13-187 LAKE TRAVERSE BY THE ORDER OF THE SWOCSE/Rhea Follet, SISSETON-WAHPETON 2013. It is hereby Ordered that due to RESERVATION COURT: PLAINTIFF OYATE BY ORDER OF THE COURT: the inability of the Plaintiff STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA /s/ Michael T. Swallow, Presiding VS. IN TRIBAL COURT /s/ B.J. Jones CHIEF JUDGE to locate the Defendant CASE NO. I: 12-100 Judge CHAUNCEY HILL, LAKE TRAVERSE ATTEST: that Notice by Publication SWOCSE/Kim Young, ATTEST: Melinda Heminger, DEFENDANT RESERVATION E. Pfeiffer CLERK OF COURTS is hereby provided for a PLAINTIFF STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA 42-4tc Complaint to Establish Child VS. CASE: D-13-718-554 Support and/or Arrears has STU HORN, DEFENDANT IN THE MATTER OF THE ORDER OF PUBLICATION & been filed and Notice of ORDER OF PUBLICATION & CHANGE SISSETON-WAHPETON Hearing is hereby provided NOTICE OF HEARING OF NAME OF: OYATE that a hearing will held at It is hereby Ordered that due to ALYSSA JANELLE REDDAY, IN TRIBAL COURT the Tribal Admin Building in the inability of the Plaintiff Minor, LAKE TRAVERSE Tribal Court, Agency Village, to locate the Defendant And concerning: RESERVATION South Dakota, on the 24th day that Notice by Publication MELISSA RENVILLE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA of October, 2013 at the hour is hereby provided for a ABRAHAM, Petitioner. CASE NO. I: 13-173 of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon Complaint to Establish Child ORDER AND NOTICE OF SWOCSE/SD/Opal Renville, thereafter as possible. Support and/or Arrears has HEARING PLAINTIFF You are required to be at the been filed and Notice of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN VS. hearing. Upon request, the Hearing is hereby provided that Petitioner’s request DANAE ST. JOHN, OCSE Clerk will provide you that a hearing will held at for a change of name from DEFENDANT with a copy of the Complaint the Tribal Admin Building in ALYSSA JANELLE REDDAY ORDER OF PUBLICATION & describing the matter. Tribal Court, Agency Village, to ALYSSA JAE ABRAHAM NOTICE OF HEARING Dated this 26th day of South Dakota, on the 24th day shall be heard before the It is hereby Ordered that due to September, 2013 of October, 2013 at the hour Honorable B.J. Jones, Judge the inability of the Plaintiff BY THE ORDER OF THE of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon of Tribal Court, in the to locate the Defendant COURT: thereafter as possible. Courtroom of the Sisseton that Notice by Publication /s/ Michael T. Swallow, Presiding You are required to be at the Wahpeton Tribal Court at is hereby provided for a Judge hearing. Upon request, the Agency Village, South Dakota Complaint to Establish ATTEST: Melinda Heminger, OCSE Clerk will provide you at 11:00 AM on the 7th day Paternity, Child Support SWOCSE Clerk of Court with a copy of the Complaint of NOVEMBER, 2013. and/or Arrears has been 42-3tc describing the matter. Dated this 7th day of October, filed and Notice of Hearing Dated this 26th day of 2013. is hereby provided that a ORDER OF PUBLICATION & September, 2013 BY ORDER OF THE COURT: hearing will held at the Tribal SISSETON-WAHPETON BY THE ORDER OF THE /s/ B.J. Jones CHIEF JUDGE Admin Building in Tribal OYATE COURT: ATTEST: Court, Agency Village, South IN TRIBAL COURT /s/ Michael T. Swallow, Presiding E. Pfeiffer CLERK OF COURTS Dakota, on the 24th day of LAKE TRAVERSE Judge 42-4tc October, 2013 at the hour of RESERVATION ATTEST: Melinda Heminger, 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SWOCSE Clerk of Court ORDER AND NOTICE OF thereafter as possible. CASE NO. I: 13-181 42-3tc HEARING You are required to be at the SWOCSE/Cherish Holstein, SISSETON-WAHPETON hearing. Upon request, the PLAINTIFF ORDER OF PUBLICATION & OYATE OCSE Clerk will provide you VS. SISSETON-WAHPETON IN TRIBAL COURT with a copy of the Complaint CODY GILL, DEFENDANT OYATE LAKE TRAVERSE describing the matter. ORDER OF PUBLICATION & IN TRIBAL COURT RESERVATION Dated this 26th day of NOTICE OF HEARING LAKE TRAVERSE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA September, 2013 It is hereby Ordered that due to RESERVATION CASE: D-14-019-625 BY THE ORDER OF THE the inability of the Plaintiff Request for Bids STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE COURT: to locate the Defendant Request for Bid for Sisseton-Wahpeton School CASE NO. I: 12-164 CHANGE /s/ Michael T. Swallow, Presiding that Notice by Publication SWOCSE/Keri LaFromboise, Board of Tiospa Zina Tribal School for meals OF NAME OF: Judge is hereby provided for a PLAINTIFF served at the School Board meeting held BRETT JOHNSON, Minor, ATTEST: Melinda Heminger, Complaint to Establish Child VS. every 2nd Tuesday* of each month, November And concerning: SWOCSE Clerk of Court Support and/or Arrears has LELAND LAFROMBOISE, ANDREA GILL, Petitioner. 42-3tc been filed and Notice of 2013-October 2015 (on rare occasions the DEFENDANT ORDER AND NOTICE OF Hearing is hereby provided meeting date is changed) Meals will need to be ORDER OF PUBLICATION & HEARING ORDER OF PUBLICATION & that a hearing will held at NOTICE OF HEARING delivered to the school by 4:45p.m. on the day of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN SISSETON-WAHPETON the Tribal Admin Building in It is hereby Ordered that due to the School Board meeting. The meal is for 15-20 that Petitioner’s request for a OYATE Tribal Court, Agency Village, the inability of the Plaintiff adults. Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, change of name from BRETT IN TRIBAL COURT South Dakota, on the 24th day to locate the Defendant that CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON LAKE TRAVERSE of October, 2013 at the hour October 23rd, 2013. Notice by Publication is to BRETT CHRISTOPHER RESERVATION of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon You can submit your bids by fax: (605) 698-7686 hereby provided for a Motion GILL shall be heard before STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA thereafter as possible. to Show Cause for Failure to or email: [email protected] If you have any the Honorable B.J. Jones, CASE NO. I: 12-102 You are required to be at the Pay Child Support and Notice questions or would like more information please Judge of Tribal Court, in the SWOCSE/Kim Young, hearing. Upon request, the of Hearing is hereby provided contact Jerrilyn Rousseau at 605-698-3954 ext. Courtroom of the Sisseton PLAINTIFF OCSE Clerk will provide you that a hearing will held at Wahpeton Tribal Court at VS. with a copy of the Complaint 205 the Tribal Admin Building in Agency Village, South Dakota VANESSA ARAPAHO, describing the matter. Tiospa Zina Tribal School is a Tribally-granted 100- Tribal Court, Agency Village, at 11:30 AM on the 7th day DEFENDANT Dated this 26th day of South Dakota, on the 24th day 297 school funded under the Bureau of Indian of NOVEMBER, 2013. ORDER OF PUBLICATION & September, 2013 of October, 2013 at the hour Education and as such abides by the Indian Dated this 7th day of October, NOTICE OF HEARING BY THE ORDER OF THE of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon Preference Federal regulations and complies thereafter as possible. with the SWO Tribal TERO ordinance. You are required to be at the hearing. If you fail to appear NOTICE a Warrant will be issued and The Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority will be receiving sealed bids on Bond set at the amount of PUBLIC NOTICE twelve (12) trailer homes until 12:00 p.m. CST Friday, October 18, 2013. Please the arrears. Upon request, The Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority the OCSE Clerk will provide submit your sealed bid to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority at 605 Lydia you with a copy of the Motion (SWHA) will be seeking bids for Federal Home Goodsell Street, Sisseton, SD 57262. Bids will not be accepted after the specified describing the matter. Loan Bank Rehabilitation projects for contract time. No exceptions. The mobile homes will consist of the following specifications: Dated this 26th day of labor & material bids in Day, Marshall and Roberts September, 2013 counties. Contract labor may include: Roof repair 1 HiTech 14x64 3 bedroom 1 bath #FASHIIN3286 BY THE ORDER OF THE or replacement, including gutters and downspouts; COURT: 1 Town Home 14x64 3 bedroom 1 bath #FLTHLCT1403AC2239 /s/ Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Repair or replacement of mechanical systems 1 Scotbilt 14x64 3 bedroom 1 bath #ACSBHGA11105288 Judge (furnace, air conditioning, water heater); electric and 1 Live Oak 14x64 3 bedroom 1 bath #LOHGA11113273AC ATTEST: Melinda Heminger, replacement of fixtures; plumbing; structural repairs 1 HiTech 14x64 3 bedroom 1 bath #1726476 SWOCSE Clerk of Court and reconstruction including foundation or chimney 1 HiTech 14x64 3 bedroom 1 bath #1726479 42-3tc repair; exterior siding repair or replacement and 1 HiTech 14x64 3 bedroom 1 bath #1726487 ORDER OF PUBLICATION & exterior paint; repair or replacement of entrance 1 HiTech 14x64 3 bedroom 1 bath #1726505 SISSETON-WAHPETON doors and windows; siding; wall and attic insulation; 1 HiTech 14x64 3 bedroom 1 bath #1726508 OYATE weather stripping; repair or replacement of porches 1 HiTech 14x64 3 bedroom 1 bath #1726518 IN TRIBAL COURT and decks to fix code or safety violation; repair or 1 HiTech 14x64 3 bedroom 1 bath #1726524 LAKE TRAVERSE replacement of basic carpeting or floor coverings; RESERVATION STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA interior wall and ceiling repair; drywall; interior doors Trailers are located on the North Side of Dakota Connection Casino. CASE NO. CS: 13-172 and trim; smoke detectors and dead bolt locks; The following criteria will apply to all bidders: SWOCSE/Dana Krump, garage repair; general repairs, Bids are available 1. Must be a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate in good standing with the PLAINTIFF on a periodic basis. Material bids may include, Tribe and Housing. VS. but not limited to; insulation, caulking, glazing, LEEANA HOLMAN, 2. Must provide own financing at the time of bid opening. You will have 30 days DEFENDANT weather-strip, doors, windows, water heaters, door to pay for the trailer and remove it from the storage site. ORDER OF PUBLICATION & thresholds, vents, roof material, plumbing, electrical 3. Must have property available to set up the trailer. Trailer must remain on the NOTICE OF HEARING & HVAC materials. Bids are available until grant Reservation. It is hereby Ordered that due to funds have been expended. 4. Must have accessible road, water, sewer and electricity prior to transporting the inability of the Plaintiff Contractors must submit a copy of their SWO to locate the Defendant trailer to site. that Notice by Publication Business License, TERO License, SD Contractor’s 5. Must submit a minimum bid of $2,000 to cover the transportation cost. is hereby provided for a Excise Tax License (if applicable) and proof of 6. Must be used as a primary residence. Bidder cannot own or maintain another Complaint to Establish Child insurance. home. Support and/or Arrears has To request information on project bids contact If you are interested please contact the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority at been filed and Notice of Jesse Larsen at SWHA, 605 Lydia Goodsell Street, Hearing is hereby provided 605-698-3901 for more details. The Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority reserves that a hearing will held at Sisseton SD 57262; Phone: 605-698-3901 ext. 33 or the right to accept and reject any and all bids. the Tribal Admin Building in 605-924-1635. Tribal Court, Agency Village, Page 10 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 ORDER OF PUBLICATION & 42-3tc a Warrant will be issued and NOTICE OF HEARING Bond set at the amount of It is hereby Ordered that due to ORDER OF PUBLICATION & the arrears. Upon request, the inability of the Plaintiff SISSETON-WAHPETON the OCSE Clerk will provide to locate the Defendant OYATE you with a copy of the Motion that Notice by Publication IN TRIBAL COURT describing the matter. Deadline for receipt of copy to be considered is hereby provided for a LAKE TRAVERSE Dated this 27th day of Complaint to Establish Child RESERVATION September, 2013 for publication as an open letter to the Oyate is Support and/or Arrears has STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA BY THE ORDER OF THE been filed and Notice of CASE NO. I: 13-183 COURT: 10:00 a.m. Thursday. Hearing is hereby provided SWOCSE/Lisa Demarrias, /s/ Michael T. Swallow, Presiding that a hearing will held at PLAINTIFF Judge Deadline for receipt of all other copy to be the Tribal Admin Building in VS. ATTEST: Melinda Heminger, Tribal Court, Agency Village, MITCH LUFKINS, SWOCSE Clerk of Court South Dakota, on the 24th day DEFENDANT 42-3tc considered for publication as news or advertising of October, 2013 at the hour ORDER OF PUBLICATION & of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon NOTICE OF HEARING ORDER OF PUBLICATION & is 12:00 noon Friday. thereafter as possible. It is hereby Ordered that due to SISSETON-WAHPETON You are required to be at the the inability of the Plaintiff OYATE Thank you to everyone for your cooperation. hearing. Upon request, the to locate the Defendant that IN TRIBAL COURT OCSE Clerk will provide you Notice by Publication is LAKE TRAVERSE – Sota Staff with a copy of the Complaint hereby provided for a Petition RESERVATION describing the matter. to Recognize a Foreign Order STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Dated this 26th day of has been filed and Notice of CASE NO. CS: 07-201 September, 2013 Hearing is hereby provided SWOCSE/Sunshine Abraham, BY THE ORDER OF THE that a hearing will held at PLAINTIFF COURT: the Tribal Admin Building in VS. /s/ Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Tribal Court, Agency Village, JOHN IYARPEYA, Judge South Dakota, on the 24th day DEFENDANT ATTEST: Melinda Heminger, of October, 2013 at the hour ORDER OF PUBLICATION & SWOCSE Clerk of Court of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon NOTICE OF HEARING 42-3tc thereafter as possible. It is hereby Ordered that due to You are required to be at the the inability of the Plaintiff in Manitoba will be protesting ORDER OF PUBLICATION & hearing. Upon request, the to locate the Defendant that SWAT attacks in Winnipeg. I expect railway Inconvenient SISSETON-WAHPETON OCSE Clerk will provide you Notice by Publication is Continued from Page 9 OYATE with a copy of the Complaint hereby provided for a Motion blockades to occur immediately IN TRIBAL COURT describing the matter. to Review Child Support Canada are aware to stay in their across Canada and they will continue LAKE TRAVERSE Dated this 26th day of and/or Arrears has been home area, not to rush to New until the Federal Government of Looking for a copy RESERVATION September, 2013 filed and Notice of Hearing Brunswick to be concentrated in Canada comes to their senses. STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA BY THE ORDER OF THE is hereby provided that a one area for Police and the Canadian I expect to be arrested along CASE NO. I: 08-011 COURT: hearing will held at the Tribal Army to easily contain the situation. with many others. The support from of the Sota SWOCSE/Bernice Rodriguez, /s/ Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Admin Building in Tribal The most important issue is the American side is critical to the PLAINTIFF Judge Court, Agency Village, South Who Speaks for our people. National VS. ATTEST: Melinda Heminger, Dakota, on the 25th day of First Nations in Canada. This is big BRANDON ST. JOHN, SWOCSE Clerk of Court October, 2013 at the hour of Chief Atleo is too weak for what oil pushing the First Nations into each week? DEFENDANT 42-3tc 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon is coming. The shutdown of the submission. That is their goal. The ORDER OF PUBLICATION & thereafter as possible. Canadian economy will happen. We Conservative Government of Canada NOTICE OF HEARING ORDER OF PUBLICATION & You are required to be at the as Warrior Societies had prepared for is only a tool of big business. Subscribe Now It is hereby Ordered that due to SISSETON-WAHPETON hearing. Upon request, the this since the OKA crisis in 1990, the inability of the Plaintiff OYATE OCSE Clerk will provide you and the Canadian Government to locate the Defendant that IN TRIBAL COURT with a copy of the Complaint made sure that the situation would & Receive Your Copy Notice by Publication is LAKE TRAVERSE describing the matter. happen. hereby provided for a Motion RESERVATION Dated this 27th day of This situation is very serious to Review Child Support STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA September, 2013 and I fully expect violence to occur Every Week and/or Arrears has been CASE NO. CS: 13-084 BY THE ORDER OF THE filed and Notice of Hearing SWOCSE/Ramona Redwing, COURT: even more so than what has already is hereby provided that a PLAINTIFF /s/ Michael T. Swallow, Presiding happened in New Brunwick. hearing will held at the Tribal VS. Judge At four p.m. today, AIM people In the Mail! Admin Building in Tribal JOSEPH PAUL, III, ATTEST: Melinda Heminger, Court, Agency Village, South DEFENDANT SWOCSE Clerk of Court Dakota, on the 24th day of ORDER OF PUBLICATION & 42-3tc Sota Subscription Order Form October, 2013 at the hour of NOTICE OF HEARING 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon It is hereby Ordered that due to ORDER OF PUBLICATION & I would like to subscribe to the Sota Iya Ye Yapi. thereafter as possible. the inability of the Plaintiff SISSETON-WAHPETON You are required to be at the to locate the Defendant that OYATE hearing. Upon request, the Notice by Publication is IN TRIBAL COURT Enclosed is $______for ____ year(s). OCSE Clerk will provide you hereby provided for a Motion LAKE TRAVERSE (Annual subscription rate is $46 for enrolled members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton with a copy of the Complaint to Review Child Support RESERVATION Oyate living in South Dakota and in Minnesota and North Dakota counties on and describing the matter. and/or Arrears has been STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Dated this 26th day of filed and Notice of Hearing CASE NO. CS: 01-121 adjoining the Lake Traverse Reservation; $40 for enrolled members incarcerated September, 2013 is hereby provided that a SWOCSE/Frances Bird, and/or elderly on fixed incomes; $56 for all others living in the United States; and BY THE ORDER OF THE hearing will held at the Tribal PLAINTIFF $124 for foreign subscribers. New! First Class Postage domestic U.S. $96.) COURT: Admin Building in Tribal VS. /s/ Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Court, Agency Village, South FREDERICK SMALL, Name ______. 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Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 11 Roberts County National Bank 5 East Maple St. Sisseton, S.D. Phone 698-7621 www.rcnbank.com Loans, Checking & Savings Accounts And other Bank Services Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender WANT TO BUY DISABLED AUTOMOBILES & OTHER RECYCLABLE VEHICLES Robert 698-4812 Ryan 268-4130 ~ALSO CALL FOR~ By LD Enterprises USED PARTS & TIRES Job Openings For All Your Custom Embroidery The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate & Screen Printing Needs Preston Fryer – Jeff Fryer, Owners Larry & Deb Halbert (owners) ~ TERO Certified application. Contact HR office 2013. Start Date: November Tribe is seeking to fill the 2009 SD Hwy 10 – Sisseton, SD Shop: (605) 694-2848 Cell: (605) 237-3124 at 605/698-3966 ext. 1118. 18, 2013. following positions: (605) 698-4585 Email: [email protected] 42-3tc EXTRA CURRICULAR Multiple Case Specialist I, Office Open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday ASSIGNMENT VACANCIES of Child Support. at the SissetonWahpeton duties as assigned. Colleen Eastman Tiospa Zina Tribal School FOR THE 2013-2014 Closing date: November 1, 2013 Oyate Tribal Headquarters Education & Licensure Human Resources Director Employment Opportunities SCHOOL YEAR: at 4:30 p.m. in Agency Village, South Must possess a Juris Doctorate Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate VACANCY: School Bus Driver/ Destination Imagination Advisor Tribal Attorney, Tribal Council Dakota. degree from an ABA Of the Lake Traverse Reservation Custodian Qualifications: (1). Opening Date: May 30, Closing date: November 8, 2013 Nature of Practice accredited law school and Box 509 GED/High School Diploma; 2013. Closing Date: Open at 4:30 p.m. This position is to serve as currently admitted to practice Agency Village, SD 57262 605- CDL with passenger and air until filled. All interested applicants may in-house counsel for the law before any state court 698-3055 Facsimile brakes endorsement; willing If you would like to apply to be obtain application and job Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. and obtain admittance And a copy of the application to obtain annual school bus a part of the TZ tiwahe you description information at the Represents the Tribe and its to practice law in South documents to Shaun Eastman, driver certification. Open may pick up an application Human Resource Department entities in all legal matters Dakota by sitting for the Tribal Attorney’s email: Date: October 21, 2013. from the TZTS HR office of the Sisseton-Wahpeton including any necessary next available examination [email protected]. Closing Date: November 1, located at #2 Tiospa Zina Oyate. You may contact litigation in tribal, state, by the South Dakota All qualified applicants will be 2013. Start Date: November Dr. Agency Village, SD Arnold Williams at (605) 698- and federal courts, as well Board of Bar Examiners subject to background checks 18, 2013. 57262. Applications may also 3911 ext. 112. as administrative tribunals; upon hire. Applicant’s law and pre-employment drug VACANCY: Special Education be printed off the HR web majority of the legal work school transcript must be screening. This listing shall Paraprofessional page by downloading from SISSETON-WAHPETON involves employment, submitted. Applicants must remain open until filled. Qualifications: GED/ links under employment OYATE gaming, land, corporate, have a minimum of 3 years High School Diploma and forms to the left. Completed OF THE LAKE TRAVERSE and contractual issues. The of experience in Indian law Payroll/HR/Accounting Paraprofessional Praxis applications may be sent INDIAN RESERVATION in-house legal counsel is and representation of Indian Assistant score of 651 +, or 48+ college to PO Box 719, Agency LEGAL DEPARTMENT responsible for managing the Tribes. Must pass the South Dakota Western Corporation credits;1 yr. directly related Village, SD 57262. Faxed to: The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate legal matters of the Tribe and Dakota bar within 12 months has an immediate opening experience. Open Date: 605-698-7686. For further of the Lake Traverse Indian reports to the Tribal Council and become a member of the for an experienced Payroll/ October 21, 2013. Closing information call 605-698-3953 Reservation is looking for a and to the Tribal Chairman Federal Bar in South Dakota HR/Accounting Assistant. Date: November 1, 2013. Start ext. 208. Indian Preference licensed attorney to serve in when the Tribal Council is within 12 months. Minimum 3 years of recent Date: November 18, 2013. employer. At will employer. the Legal Department. The not in session and to perform Salary & Application Process experience and college level VACANCY: Bus Monitor (Enemy All applicants are subject Legal Department is located Salary range shall be DOE. accounting courses. Must Swim Route) Qualifications: to a Background Check and Applicants must submit a have experience with MS GED/High School Diploma; Pre-Employment Drug Test, cover letter, resume, writing Word, Excel and accounting has/willing to obtain CPR pursuant to SWSB policy. sample, and a minimum of software. Must be able to use and 1st Aid Certification. at least three professional a 10-key, PC and other office Open Date: October 21, 2013. Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel references. All applicants may equipment. Closing Date: November 1, Job Openings submit their information by Apply in person at Dakota mail, facsimile, or electronic Western Corporation, 45679 mail to the following person: Veterans Memorial Drive, Agency Village, SD 57262. Closing date: October 25, 2013.

Sisseton Wahpeton College Vern Eide ~ Motorcars “We have your next vehicle!” Adjunct Nursing Instructor is Come experience the . . . needed for spring semester. Experience coordinating MCH EIDE EFFECT or Med Surge clinicals. Must ALL CREDIT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED possess valid SD nursing TRUCKS – SUVs – SEDANS – COUPES – VANS license, BSN is required. Call . . . VERN EIDE Position is open until filled. 3809 East 10th St. SID YOUNGSMA Visit our website: www.swc.tc Sioux Falls, SD “I’m here to help!” [email protected] (605) 366-6442 for a full job description and Notices Minimum charge (20 words or less) $3 NA Meetings Additional, each word add $.15 At Dakotah Pride Rehab Center Notice of Open Meetings Outreach Building Wac’ang’a, Inc is dedicated to the safety of healing of Thursdays women and their children If you or someone you 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 26 know is a victim of domestic violence, support Matt Reeves group is available at Wac’ang’a (Sweetgrass) 417 Alanon Meetings & All-Americans Veteran’s Ave. Sisseton, Monday’s at 10:00 a.m. At Dakotah Pride Rehab Center Wac’ang’a Inc. (Country) 417 Veterans Ave. Sisseton Outreach Building Band Show Times Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Mondays Mondays Shows are one hour sets with 1/2 hour breaks 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Some show times are specific) The Early Childhood Intervention Program provides AA Meetings services to children from birth to 5 years---The Peever Community Center critical years in a child’s development. Thursdays Early intervention can enhance development and reduce the effects of developmental delays. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Early intervention services are equally available to all. Contact information: Phone: 698-4400 Ext. 300; Fax: 698-4429; Email: [email protected] Announcement to parents of children enrolled: Due to cuts in the funding from Medicaide, the Early Childhood Intervention Program will be able to provide assistance for medical and dental appointments only to children with developmental delays or disabilities. Insurance and Trust not FDIC Insured.

Page 12 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Job Openings The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe is seeking to fill the following positions:

Multiple Case Specialist I, Office of Child Support.

Closing date: November 1, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.

Tribal Attorney, Tribal Council are subject to being laid off rotating shifts, day, swing, Department, call or write Closing date: November 8, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. for lack of work, lack of funds, includes weekends & holidays. for job description. Submit All interested applicants may obtain application and job description information or the end of the season. Previous experience is application to: Human at the Human Resource Department of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. You may Physical mobility through out required. Must be able to Resources Department the facility and surrounding contact Arnold Williams at (605) 698-3911 ext. 112. multi-task; have the ability Dakota Connection Casino, grounds 75% percent of time; to work under pressure; the 46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton, will be stooping, bending, Count Department: Team and/or training. Excellent ability to operate necessary SD 57262. walking for long periods of Member (1 Full-Time) 3 am- Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel interpersonal skills, both in equipment; knowledge of time, physical ability to lift Finish Job Openings person and on the telephone. food preparation safety heavy objects up to 40 pounds. C-Store Department: Clerk (1 Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is Must meet the requirement requirements; physical ability Knowledge of and ability to Full-Time) Graveyard seeking to fill the following of a non-gaming license upon to clean, lift heavy object up use necessary equipment. At Foods Department: Bus Person (2 position(s): hire. to 20 lbs or more, and restock least 2 years experience with Full-Time) Swing Cashier (1 FOOD SERVICE: COOK II (2 This position will close on inventory. Have the physical all aspects of maintenance. Full-Time) Swing FULL- TIME) GENERAL October 23, 2013 at 4 pm. ability to stand for prolonged Experience in new Closing Date: October 25, 2013 at FUNCTION: The purpose for Indian Preference will apply/ periods of time. Must have a construction and renovations. 4 pm this position is to assist the EEO. High School diploma or GED Will be exposed to noise Starting Wage: D.O.E. Cook I, Cook III, and shift Contact the Human Resources & be at least 18 years old. and tobacco smoke. Must be High School diploma or G.E.D. supervisor. Safely prepare Department for complete job Opening date: Friday, October at least 18 years old, must required for most positions. quality food products for descriptions at 1-800-658- 18, 2013 have a High school diploma Two identification documents customers and employees. 4717 ext. 1652. Closing date: Thursday, October or GED. State and Tribal required upon hire. Maintain interpersonal If interested please fill out an 24, 2013 @ 4:00 p.m. Drivers License is required. If interested please submit communications to ensure application and submit to: Indian preference will apply/EEO Opening date: Thursday, October Visit Sota on-line application to Human the smooth operation of Dakota Sioux Casino & Employer. 10, 2013. http://www.earthskyweb.com/ Resources Department, 16849 the property and promote Hotel, Human Resources Apply with the Human Resources sota.htm Closing date: Wednesday, 102nd Street SE, Hankinson the highest degree of Department, 16415 Sioux October 23, 2013 @ 4:00 p.m. ND 58041. customer satisfaction. Conifer Road, Watertown, SD Indian preference will apply/EEO For complete Job Description REQUIREMENTS: High 57201. Employer. SWO Tribal Members/ contact Amanda Adams school diploma or G.E.D. Apply with the Human Resources at 701-634-3000 ext. 557. equivalent. One year of Dakota Connection Casino Department, call or write Tribal Members Indian Preference will institutional cooking. Able to Job Openings for job description. Submit The SWO-TERO office will be offering CDL apply/EEO. (Please Provide stand for long periods of time. Facilities/Maintenance application to: Human Tribal Enrollment.) Must Will be stooping, bending, Department: Seasonal Classes. There will NOT be an early sign-up Resources Department be licensable by the SWO standing for long periods of Maintenance Worker (1) full- sheet; you just need to come into the office. Dakota Connection Casino, Gaming Commission. time, or lifting up to 50 lbs. time, rotating shifts; day, 46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton, We are currently located in the new Tribal Must be able to work night swing, graveyard, weekends & SD 57262. Administration Building. Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel shifts and weekends. Cooking holidays. Seasonal employees Job Openings and food handling experience are those employees who CDL Classes Schedule Dakota Connection Casino Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is is required. Must able to are designated by DNGE October 21, 22, 24, 28, 30, 41, Job Openings seeking to fill the following obtain a Non-Gaming License. as seasonal, who performs Restaurant Department: Prep Nov. 1, 2013 position(s): This position will close on duties interrupted by the Cook/Cook (2) full-time, FOOD SERVICE: DELI / LINE October 24, 2013 at 4 pm. seasons. Seasonal employees 5:00-8:00 p.m. COOK (3 FULL- TIME) Indian Preference will apply/ Classroom Training GENERAL FUNCTION: To EEO. Payroll/HR/Accounting Assistant Times will be set up during Classroom Training. Contact the Human Resources prepare individual meals Dakota Western Corporation has an immediate using grill, fryers, and Department for complete job If you will be attending classes for your CDL you broilers according to customer descriptions at 1-800-658- opening for an experienced Payroll/HR/ will need to have a valid driver’s license. If you requests. REQUIREMENTS: 4717 ext. 1652. Accounting Assistant. Minimum 3 years of are attending classes for driving bus please High school diploma or G.E.D. If interested please fill out an recent experience and college level accounting have your D.O.T. physical done before you equivalent. Must have one application and submit to: courses. Must have experience with MS Word, take the written test. The TERO office has the Dakota Sioux Casino & year cooking experience. Excel and accounting software. Must be able to Able to stand for long periods Hotel, Human Resources forms if you need them. of time. Able to lift at least Department, 16415 Sioux use a 10-key, PC and other office equipment. If you have any questions please contact the 35 lb. Must be able to work Conifer Road, Watertown, SD Apply in person at Dakota Western Corporation, SWO-TERO office at 605-698-3549. evening shifts and weekend 57201. 45679 Veterans Memorial Drive, Agency Village, Please use the EAST entrance of the Administration morning shifts. Cooking and SD 57262. Building, go down the hall to the left to TERO Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel food handling experience is Closing date: October 25, 2013. required. Must obtain a Non- Job Openings Reception area; classroom #210. Gaming License. Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is This position will close on seeking to fill the following October 24, 2013 4:00 pm position(s): Indian Preference will apply/ HOTEL: FRONT DESK CLERK/ EEO. NIGHT AUDITOR (1 Contact the Human Resources FULL- TIME) GRAVEYARD Department for complete job GENERAL FUNCTION: descriptions at 1-800-658- Staffs the Front Desk to 4717 ext. 1652. attend to the needs of the If interested please fill out an guests throughout their application and submit to: stay. REQUIREMENTS: Dakota Sioux Casino & High School Diploma or Hotel, Human Resources GED. Preferred hotel and Department, 16415 Sioux or accounting experience or Conifer Road, Watertown, SD equivalent of three to six 57201. months related experience

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 13 ATTENTION Moccasin Players I know you all saw the previous Sota newspaper, that there were two places for the Moccasin Tournament. If you have seen the new Veterans Day Wacipi poster there are four places. So all you players Canada who have been calling, rest assured there are four Longmont, CO – Oct. 9, tribal youth the pueblo values of serving children, ages 3 -6. 2013 – First Nations Development compassion, kindness, patience, and •The Leadership Academy places. Institute (First Nations) today co-existence. at Santa Fe Indian School, Santa If you have any other questions, please call Korbyn Bertsch at 605-698-3197. announced the selection of 23 •Dakota Indian Foundation, Fe, New Mexico, $15,875 – This American Indian and Alaska Native Chamberlain, South Dakota, leadership program seeks to organizations to receive grants $20,000 – This summer camp is empower young women by teaching through its Native Youth and intended to teach 100 tribal youth them to realize their value and build Culture Fund for the 2013-2014 from reservations throughout South confidence and trust through hand- funding cycle. The grants total Dakota about Dakotah culture on projects. This project will serve $400,000. and language. Tribal youth will young women, age 15-18. The Native Youth and participate in traditional rite-of- •Lummi Youth Wellness Culture Fund, underwritten by the passage ceremonies as well as a Center, Bellingham, Washington, Kalliopeia Foundation with other commemorative horseback ride and $20,000 – This wellness program contributions from foundations other traditional activities. seeks to establish a traditional and tribal, corporate and individual •Euchee (Yuchi) Language healing garden in the Lummi supporters, is part of First Nations’ Project, Inc., Sapulpa, Oklahoma, community. The Lummi garden effort to strengthen Native American $20,000 – The purpose of this after- will be planted and harvested by nonprofit organizations, and is a key school program is to teach Euchee tribal youth under the guidance and component of First Nations’ overall youth their traditional language supervision of tribal elders. mission of revitalizing American and farming practices. After school, •Menominee Indian Tribe of Indian economies and communities. four tribal elders will teach 40 tribal Wisconsin, Keshena, Wisconsin, The fund was launched in 2002 by youth the Euchee language as well $12,530 – This summer camp is First Nations to partner with tribes, as how to plant and harvest heirloom designed to teach tribal youth about Native nonprofit organizations and crops that they can use to host a Menominee culture and language. classes. Additionally, this program to increase youth leadership and Besides direct project Native community groups working traditional meal for the community. Tribal youth will learn traditional seeks to create electronic resources lay the groundwork for future funding, First Nations also in Indian communities with the •Friends of Akwesasne Freedom stories, songs and ceremonies as well (i.e., computer software, visual and youth programs in the Quinault sent a representative from each intent to preserve, strengthen and/or School, Roosevelt Town, New York, as participate in a drug and alcohol audio recording, etc.) to document community. organization to the 18th Annual renew American Indian culture and $18,000 – This language-immersion prevention program. these efforts and teach the language •Santo Domingo Pueblo, Santo First Nations L.E.A.D. Institute tradition among tribal youth. Since program seeks to revitalize the •Minnesota Indian Women’s to future generations. Domingo Pueblo, NM, $15,875 – Conference, which was held October 2002, through this program, 224 Mohawk language by introducing Sexual Assault Coalition, St. Paul, •The Notah Begay III This language-immersion project 3-4, 2013, at Mystic Lake Casino grants have been awarded to Native culture-based curriculum to both Minnesota, $20,000 – The purpose Foundation, Inc., Santa Ana Pueblo, seeks to actively engage tribal youth Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota. youth programs throughout the middle and high school students. In of this program is to end sexual New Mexico, $20,000 – This in traditional activities such as oral The conference is a key part of the U.S., totaling $3.7 million. addition to learning the Mohawk violence in Indian Country by program encourages tribal youth to storytelling and dancing as well as L.E.A.D. Institute (Leadership and The grants support the projects language, students will also learn teaching tribal youth traditional celebrate their culture and become traditional farming and cooking Entrepreneurial Apprenticeship and provide capacity-building and how to hunt, fish, trap and use Native lifeways. Activities planned modern storytellers through the use methods. The purpose of this project Development program), and is an training to the organizations’ staff traditional medicines. throughout the duration of this of technology. Tribal youth under the is to increase self-confidence and intensive learning, mentoring and members. First Nations believes •Grand Ronde Canoe Family, program include a powwow, arts and guidance of tribal elders will record strengthen cultural identity. networking event for emerging and Native youth are key to the future Grand Ronde, Oregon, $20,000 craft show, community garden and and relay health-related stories. •XKKF (Xaadas Kil Kuyaas existing leaders and staff members of of Indian Country, and that youth- – This wellness program teaches horse camp, among others. •Ogallala Commons, Founation), Hydaburg, Alaska, Native nonprofits, and philanthropic development efforts significantly high-risk tribal youth how to canoe. •Miss Navajo Council Nazareth, Texas, $6,000 – Support $10,000 – This apprenticeship professionals. enhance First Nations’ work to During the summer, 25 youth Incorporated, Window Rock for high school, undergraduate and program seeks to revitalize Haida ***** strengthen tribal economies. All of will paddle and train 20 hours per Arizona, $20,000 – This mentorship graduate internships for Native culture and language with activities About First Nations the funded projects demonstrate week, while also learning traditional program seeks to pair former American students at nonprofits in such as canoe-making and totem- Development Institute For more creative and innovative approaches, Quinault songs and dances. Miss Navajo winners with at-risk Colorado and New Mexico. pole carving. The purpose of this than 30 years, using a three-pronged whether through traditional •Hawkeye Indian Cultural tribal youth to teach tribal youth •Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, program is to preserve, strengthen strategy of educating grassroots knowledge, art, language or a Center, Inc., Red Springs, North leadership skills. In addition to Kingston, Washington, $15,000 – and renew these traditions for future practitioners, advocating for program or business enterprise. Carolina, $20,000 – This project strengthening leadership skills, this This leadership program seeks to generations. systemic change, and capitalizing The 2013 Native Youth and seeks to preserve traditional program will also help teach tribal empower tribal youth through an •The Zuni Youth Enrichment Indian communities, First Nations Culture Fund grantees are: Lumbee knowledge and language. youth traditional Diné values and experiential learning initiative. Tribal Project, Zuni, New Mexico, $19,970 has been working to restore Native •Boys & Girls Club of the Tribal youth will help preserve this practices. elders will lead tribal youth along – This program seeks to design and American control and culturally- Northern Cheyenne Nation, knowledge by interviewing and •Native Women’s Society guided tours across traditional lands implement culture-based curriculum compatible stewardship of the assets Lame Deer, Montana, $15,000 – recording tribal elders for the benefit of the Great Plains, Timber Lake, and waterways. They will recount for Zuni students in the seventh they own – be they land, human This project seeks to bridge the of future generations. Additionally, South Dakota, $20,000 – This traditional stories and teach tribal grade. This program will focus upon potential, cultural heritage, or generational gap between tribal tribal elders will share their program seeks to revitalize a youth traditional practices such as cultural learning, academic success natural resources – and to establish elders and youth by establishing knowledge and wisdom with tribal traditional Lakota /Dakota ceremony weaving, carving and harvesting. and leadership development. new assets for ensuring the long- a community garden that will youth in a classroom setting. – the Isna Ti. The Isna Ti is a female •Quinault Indian Nation, The projects cover a variety term vitality of Native American encourage tribal elders to teach •Hunkpati Investments, Fort rite of passage that instills young Taholah, Washington, $20,000 of areas, including youth-elder communities. First Nations serves youth how to plant and harvest Thompson, South Dakota, $15,875 girls with the virtues and beliefs they – This program seeks funding to intergenerational programs, Native American communities traditional foods using traditional – This program seeks to incorporate need to succeed in life. increase youth participation in the cultivating responsibility and throughout the United States. Northern Cheyenne practices and the Dakota culture into their •Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai, 2013 Annual Canoe Journey. Tribal leadership, language programs, For more information, visit www. teachings. This project is intended to existing programs, particularly their Idaho, $20,000 – This language- youth will be directly involved in the traditional foods and farming, firstnations.org. help revitalize Northern Cheyenne tribal youth programs such as their immersion program seeks to local design, planning and hosting of wellness, history and cultural culture and language. community garden project. They revitalize the Niimiipuu language the event. This program is intended documentation. •Cochiti Youth Experience, intend to teach 100 tribal youth with both after-school and weekend Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico, how to plant and harvest traditional $20,000 – This mentorship program Dakota foods. pairs tribal elders with tribal youth •Keres Children’s Learning Notices to ensure that traditional pueblo Center, Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico PUBLIC NOTICE Lake Traverse Utility Commission will be farming methods are passed down $15,875 – This language-immersion Buffalo Lake District Members from one generation to the next. The program seeks to revitalize the Keres suspending septic tank pumping for the winter October’s District Meeting purpose of this project is to teach language in a preschool setting months. If you would like your system pumped October’s District meeting will be held on Sunday out before winter, please call the office and October 27, 2013. Lunch will be at noon and request services for Septic Tank Pumping. the meeting to start at 1:00 p.m. All boards and 605-698-4211 committees are required to attend and provide 43-4tc 10 copies of your minutes. District Youth Notice Free Roller Skating Attention Free roller skating will be held on Wednesday, Big Coulee District Members October 30, 2013 at the Buffalo Lake Roller Rink Regular District Meeting from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. All District youth October 24, 2013 are welcomed to come and roller skate for the 6:00 p.m. evening. Halloween activities will be taking place during the evening and lunch will be served. District Casino Day LAKE TRAVERSE Buffalo Lake District Casino Day will be held on REGULAR DISTRICT MEETING Tuesday November 19, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Dakota Magic Casino Convention 7:00 PM Center. This will also be the one and only time THURSDAY, OCT. 24, 2013 you will be receiving District Christmas money. Potluck Once the District Casino Day is finished for the day no more District Casino Day funds or District Christmas funds will be given out. You must have Notice a DMC players club card so please bring an i.d. in Enemy Swim District Members case you need to get one. Dinner will be served. ESD Budgets Meeting District Executives October 21, 2013 Telephone Numbers 6:00 pm District Chairman Dickey Johnson – 268-1049 ESD District Meeting Councilman Louie Johnson – 268-2258 Vice-chairman Donovan White – 237-2928 October 24, 2013 Treasurer Kayline LaBelle – 927-9018 6:00 pm Secretary Lisa RedWing – 237-3521

Page 14 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 This four-hoofed visitor was a persistent presence on the SWC campus last week. He was returned to his owner but returned twice to the greener grass on campus. As self-improvement creator Dale Carnegie once said, “Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.” (Photo courtesy of Whitney Renville.) BIG COULEE DISTRICT YOUTH HALLOWEEN PARTY Will be held at the District Center from 2-5 PM on October 27th. Will have crafts for the children and parents to do together, will have a coloring contest per age group. There will be sugar cookies to decorate. Pizza for all! Also we will have Halloween movies going. Come join the fun, need not wear a costume. Halloween Party St. Mary’s Guild Hall Saturday, Oct. 26th 5:00 p.m. Bake Sale ~ Games Masquerade (6 p.m.) Fish Pond ~ Lunch Basket Sale

Bring the family for a night of fun and games!

ATTENTION LAKE TRAVERSE YOUTH HALLOWEEN PARTY OCTOBER 25, 2013 6:OO - 9:00 PM If you have any questions, contact Peggy @ 1-605-694-2874.

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 15 Page 16 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Anpetu Iyamni, October 23, 2013