Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Inauguration 2003 Held Last Week in Fi Lled Tiospa Zina Tribal School Gym by C.D
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PRESORTED Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate hold 2003 inauguration; new Executives, Council to serve STANDARD 4-year terms of offi ce; highlights in this issue of the Sota Iya Ye Yapi U.S. POSTAGE Tribal Child Support Enforcement Program to sponsor public forum on child support PAID Sota Iya Ye Yapi SISSETON, SD guidelines January 31st; existing guidelines published in this edition of the PERMIT NO. 6 P.O. Box 628 Sota Agency Village, SD 57262 Old Agency District members receieve alcohol-, drug-free lifestyle awards Postmaster: Highlights of school, youth activities of the Lake Traverse Reservation Contents -- Time-Dated News Do Not Delay Next week: Photo highlights of new year’s eve teen dance This edition mailed at Sisseton, SD on or before Jan. 13, 2003 Serving the Sisseton and Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968 Vol. 34 January - Wi-Tehi - “Hard moon” - Wednesday, January 15, 2003 No. 2 TRIBAL JUDGE ADMINISTERS OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW EXECUTIVES, COUNCIL -- B.J. Jones, Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Court Judge, administers the oath of offi ce to (from left): Enemy Swim District Councilman Kevin Roberts, Old Agency District Councilman Edwin “Nicky” Crawford, Buffalo Lake District Councilman Myron Williams, Lake Traverse District Councilman Ron DuMarce, Tribal Vice-Chairman Scott German, Tribal Chairman James “J.C.” Crawford, Tribal Secretary Michael Peters, Long Hollow District Council person Barb Jens, Heipa/Veblen District Council person Karen White, and Big Coulee District Councilman Gerald “Smoky” German, Sr. (More photos of the January 7th Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate 2003 inauguration inside this edition of the Sota Iya Ye Yapi.) Ceremony honors outgoing Executives and Council, incoming Executives and Council for 2003 and beyond – Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate inauguration 2003 held last week in fi lled Tiospa Zina Tribal School gym By C.D. Floro people for holding such a ceremony, saying Sota Editor that for most tribes . the old Council just The Sisseton and Wahpeton Oyate of the disappears when the new one takes over. Of Lake Traverse Reservation and guests – relatives his own tribe, he said, “We don’t recognize the and neighbors from near and far – came to a outgoing council . it’s like, Just get out of packed house at the new Tiospa Zina Tribal here.” He said other tribes would do well to School gym last Tuesday, January 7th, for the follow the example here, where the outgoing 2003 inauguration ceremony. Executives and Council are given respect and It was a time to honor both the past and honor for having served the people – “for the future of the Tribe. One guest speaker – Tex service, the telephone calls, those miles you Hall, Three Affi liated Tribes Chairman and have to drive, and airplane trips you have to National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) make” – at the time when new people assume President – praised the Sisseton and Wahpeton leadership roles. Master of ceremonies Butch Felix emphasized several times that the crowd assembled here was witnessing an “historic occasion.” He, and incoming Tribal Chairman James “J.C.” Crawford, each spoke of the implementation of Tribal Constitutional changes that become effective with this new administration. These include four-year terms of offi ce for elected leaders, and a new name for the Tribe. While it may take some time for all STYLIZED PHOTO OF GRAND ENTRY -- Akicita enter the new Tiospa Zina Tribal programs and enterprises to completely make School gym last Tuesday morning, January 7th, for grand entry in an historic changing the switch, the Tribe is now known as the of leadership for the Sisseton and Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation. “Sisseton and Wahpeton Oyate (People) of the (See this and other photos of the inauguration ceremony from elsewhere in this issue, Lake Traverse Reservation.” in full color on the Sota website.) Before grand entry, Tribal member and international entertainer and Dakota cultural Congressional Medal of Honor. ambassador Brian Akipa performed traditional Russell introduced Acting BIA Area Director fl ute songs. Alice Harwood, whom he said cancelled The NDN Muzik Drum Group provided important meetings in Washington, D.C. in opening and fl ag songs for grand entry, with order to attend the even “more important” the three veterans organizations of the Lake Sisseton-Wahpeton inauguration. Traverse Reservation providing honor guards. He was fi rst of the speakers to congratulate Agency Village Legion Post 314 akicita incoming Chairman J.C. Crawford and other color guard came into the gym fi rst, bringing new Executives and Council members, and along the outgoing Executives and Council. to thank Chairman Andy Grey and other The Sisseton-Wahpeton Vietnam Veterans outgoing Executives and Council members “for Association honor guard brought in the their commitment and service to the people of incoming Executives and Council. the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe.” The BRAVO color guard brought in guests, He said that he will continue to be visiting dignitaries. “aggressive” on behalf of the Tribe in his role After posting the fl ags and eagle staffs, role with the BIA. TRIBAL CHAIRMAN J.C. CRAWFORD call was held for the outgoing Tribal Council, Russell addressed the purpose of the BIA, MAKES FIRST ADDRESS OF HIS TERM and a quorum was announced by Recording calling it “a unique institution, because it TO THE OYATE -- James “J.C.” Crawford Secretary Sharron Rice. represents the relationship between the federal tosses out a prepared speech to “speak The Rev. Fr. Ronald Campbell gave an government and Indian tribes.” from the heart” about his feelings opening prayer. The Superintendent spoke of its mandate taking over leadership of the Tribe. He Sisseton BIA Superintendent Russell to uphold the Constitution of the United States, encouraged members to “come together Hawkins provided a welcome address. and quoted from article six, section two, which in unity” in order to meet the challenges He began by recounting the distinguished specifi cally calls for the recognition of treaties CHAIRMAN GREY RECOGNIZED FOR ahead. Drawing from his long experience military service in the Korean War by Rev. with Indian nations: SERVING -- Outgoing Tribal Chairman as an athlete, he used the analogy of Ron Campbell, and by his own step-father “All the treaties made under the authority Andrew J. Grey, Sr., is honored at the “team” play in order to advance concerns Woodrow “Woody” Keeble – for whom he and 2003 Inauguration inauguration ceremony for his years of of the Tribe in the coming years. the Tribe have been seeking awarding of the Continued on page 2 service to the Tribe. and as a paramedic for the McDowell County He quoted from a February 2002 statement EMS. to the National Congress of American Indians Tony Johnson passed away on January 2, (NCAI) by U.S. Senate Committee on Indian 2003. Affairs Chairman Hawaii’s Senator Daniel Funeral services for Inouye, himself a wounded World War II combat veteran who was awarded the Pauline Louise Owen Congressional Medal of Honor. Funeral services for Pauline Louise Owen, Senator Inouye, in his statement, 48, of Watertown, S.D., were held this Sunday, demanded that tribes be provided a place in January 12, 2003, at Dakota Alliance Church, reorganization of those federal agencies charged Last Tuesday’s 2003 inauguration Amen. Sisseton, S.D., with the Rev. Mike Owen, Rev. with administering accounts and overseeing Clifford Canku, Rev. Robert Beasley, and Rev. ceremony really was an historic occasion for ***** services – the BIA and IHS, specifically. the Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribe. As part of the cooperative initiative to Diane Lang officiating. “It wasn’t so long ago that from the Not only did the Tribe’s leadership pass build a better, safer community for our youth, Active pallbearers were Paul German, government’s perspective it was inconceivable from one set of hands to another, but some a new year’s eve sobriety dance was held in Vincent Owen, Jerry Morris, Wambdi Cook, that you, Indian tribes, would have a vital role important changes to the Tribal Constitution Sisseton for teens. Sonny Cook, and Marlin Herold. to play in policy-making . that your ideas went into effect as a result of last fall’s Tribal We hope to bring photo highlights of the Honorary pallbearers were Pauline’s would be looked upon as having value.” election. event to these pages next week. grandchildren. “These are challenging times for the new The name of the Tribe has been changed. Watch also for new projects to be Special music was provided by Joshua Council,” Russell said, but he pledged that he It is now known as the “Sisseton and announced by the safe community coalition in Generation. and “the BIA (are) committed to working with Wahpeton Oyate (People) of the Lake Traverse coming weeks. Interment is at the Long Hollow Tribal government.” Presbyterian Cemetery, Sisseton. Reservation.” ***** He welcomed everyone and again extended And terms of office for the Tribal Those who have internet access can read An all-night wake service was held congratulations to the incoming Tribal Executives and Council have been extended the Sota news and view photo highlights Saturday at the Dakota Alliance Church. Council. from two to four years. This will, hopefully, from each weekly issue - in full color - at the The Cahill Funeral Chapel, Sisseton, was in Next Andrew J. Grey, Sr. gave what was to provide a greater opportunity for the Tribe’s following website, which is updated weekly charge of arrangements. be his final speech as Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal elected representatives to become familiar (more frequently when needed): Pauline was born on January 30, 1954 at Chairman. with the responsibilities of serving and then to www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html Sisseton, to Aubrey and Estelle (Canku) Owen.