PRESORTED Inside this Sota Sota Per Copy STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE Native American Day cultural events at Tribal admin building Monday, Oct. 14th PAID Next Sota printed, distributed on Tuesday due to Native American Day holiday ORTONVILLE, MN SWO hosts well-attended VAWA conference PERMIT NO. 3 SWO Veteran Delano Renville receives national recognition Change service requested Warning: Drug sold as herbal supplement may be addictive Sota Iya Ye Yapi, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279 ¢ Tribe receives HUD grant to make housing safer Contents – Time-Dated News/Do Not Delay Tribal Education Dept. announces Language Immersion grant award Sisseton IHS Mammography Clinic open house Tuesday Mailed at Ortonville, MN, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 75 September 2019 Tribal Council proceedings Publication of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968

Vol. 50 October - Ape Cancun Wi - “Moon When Leaves Shake and Fall” - Anpetu Iyamni - Oct. 9, 2019 No. 41

Iyapaha Butch Felix prepares to offer prayer during the opening ceremony on day one.

By Shannon White SWO executives) and Enemy Swim advantage of during their stay. There are several provisions Sota Assistant Editor Councilwoman Cheryl Owen made Organizer Crystal Owen for VAWA to be applicable, they The Sisseton-Wahpeton opening remarks. thanked everyone for coming and explained, and gaps remain in Center stay for up to two years right. Oyate hosted the Violence Against The Iyapaha, Butch Felix, expressed her gratitude to Tamara the law, but VAWA is definitely a and receive a variety of services, She said to report those Women Conference October 1-3, introduced each presenter and St. John and Stacey Azure for huge step for tribes in addressing including mental health and suspicions, every time. 2019 at the Dakota Sioux Casino provided comic relief between contributing their “womanpower” in violence. addiction treatment, educational Patricia Roth discussed dating Event Center. Day one kicked off presentations. making the conference happen. Labrado gave the NCAI assistance and job skills. violence. with the SWO Kit Fox Society Julie Knudsen from the She noted the good vibes in the website as a resource for tribes to They discussed how children She said that emotional abuse bringing in the colors. The SWO Watertown Convention & Visitors room, saying, “There’s good energy view reports on VAWA, in particular and women are drawn into human is still violence. Vice-Chairman Eddie Johnson, Bureau welcomed all of the here! Everyone has a passion to a report that named Sisseton- trafficking, including grooming by She gave several examples Secretary Myrna Thompson (see conference attendees to Watertown share.” Wahpeton Oyate as one of five older men, with gifts, and through of behaviors that were unhealthy, sidebar with remarks from the three and suggested some activities to take She then gave instructions for tribes included as the pilot project social media. asking, “Are you living in the the first activity of the conference. for VAWA. Big Eagle told attendees to extreme?” Eighty-seven conference VAWA reports can be viewed at invade their children’s privacy by Patricia suggested that if attendees engaged in “get-to- www.ncai.org/tribal-vawa. checking their messages and social you see someone in a destructive know-you” exercises before the Judge Gaines discussed media accounts frequently, to take relationship, try getting them to see presentations began, which gave protection orders and elements that note if they were receiving gifts or their self-worth and raise their self- everyone an opportunity to do need to be included in a protection money, or even if they had new esteem. some networking and learn more order for it to be enforceable and phones or even two phones, because Grace Horne, a mother and about each other. They wrote their effective. all of those things were indicative of artist, gave a presentation she names, where they were from, if they She and the audience discussed a trafficker grooming them. originally developed for non-Indian were a talker or a listener, and what how states do not always want to Traffickers can be anyone – students at a Minnesota college. challenges they felt our youth faced. recognize tribal court orders as valid, men, women, other kids or family She said that Wisconsin is the They then found someone they but that it is important for Tribes to members. worst state for racism, followed by didn’t know to converse with. assert their sovereignty and for state Heth said, “If you see Minnesota and South Dakota. First presentation was by Esther agencies to realize that to ignore something, say something.” Her presentation centered on A. Labrado, Project Attorney from tribal court orders is a violation of Sometimes, you can see VAWA conference the National Congress of American federal law. something that is a little off, Continued on Page 2 Indians (NCAI) and the Honorable She spoke about violence something that you sense is not Kelly Gaines Stoner from the Tribal against women as a civil rights issue. Law & Policy Institute. “This is a gender-based crime, They spoke on the history of the it is a crime against women, and Violence Against Women Act, from against Native American women.” the challenges that tribes faced in Lisa Heth and Kendall Cadwell not being able to hold non-Indians Big Eagle from the Pathfinder accountable for their actions on Center presented on human Indian lands against Indian people, trafficking and internet safety. Dakota Kit Fox Society bringing in the eagle staff and flags on to the creation of VAWA. The Pathfinder Project is a day one. 14-bed facility for survivors of human trafficking. Each of the rooms is sponsored by a group or organization and is uniquely decorated. Clients at the Pathfinder Iyapaha Butch Felix. Crystal Owen.

*DELANO RENVILLE NATIONALLY MOU between the VA & I.H.S. During Council this RECOGNIZED & HONORED: On Wednesday, week, Justin Chanku read the citation and Tribal Vice- October 2, 2019 United States Secretary of Veteran Chairman Eddie Johnson along with Tribal Secretary Affairs Wilke made history by nationally recognizing Myrna Thompson (see photo) presented Delano with Delano Renville for all the work he has done advocating a beautiful star quilt on behalf of a grateful Tribe for on behalf of Native American Veterans over the years. all the work he does behind the scenes. Thank you Needless to say Delano was very surprised as he Delano we are so proud of you and happy your work thought he was there fighting for more rights on our is recognized. (Read the recitation read by Secretary Wilkie and photos here.) *FIRST VETRANS COFFEE /BREAKFAST Panel: SD Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg, SD Senator Lyndi DiSanto, SD Rep. Tamara St. John, GATHERING: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 @ 9:00 and ND Rep. Ruth Buffalo. AM - 10:30 AM at Dakota Crossing Restaurant. Gabe had this great idea for all veterans to come together once a month to have coffee and just share the comradery of other Veterans. if you would like to come but need a

Report to Akicita Continued on Page 2 Hau Mitakuyapi. The Tribal Education Department would like to announce that we have been awarded for the first time a grant from First Nations Development Institute for Native Language Immersion. The Native Language Immersion Initiative will award $90,000 to the Dakota Iapi Yukini Project, which will allow for the creation of immersion curriculum for kindergarten through 2nd grade. The curriculum developed will be used at the Enemy Swim Day School and Tiospa Zina Tribal School. This is a giant step in the direction that is outlined within the overall long-term strategic plan of this project to create new Dakotah speakers and in turn save the Dakotah Language. Immersion curriculum submerges students into the language which is different from having one class on the language a day. The immersion curriculum created will immerse students in all subjects at school using the Dakotah Iapi. This is of course on a volunteer basis but studies show that students who are learning a second language do better in school as a whole. Teaching a new language at a young age is also easier to become fluent and to learn versus learning as an In Council chambers last Thursday adult. Executives Tribal Secretary Myrna Thompson We are very thankful to the First Nations Development Institute for selecting our Tribe for this grant as it and Vide-Chairman Eddie Johnson honor is very competitive and we would like to encourage everyone to take advantage of this excellent opportunity for US Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dean Wilkie Delano Renville with this star quilt on behalf your children and to use the language at home as much as possible. recognizes SWO veteran Delano Renville. of the SWO Tribe. There were fifty people who came out last week for the Chairman’s tribe-wide unity gathering.

More than fifty people turned out for the Tribe-Wide and Open- me in protecting our Tribal constitutional rights.” Dialogue Gathering last Wednesday, October 2nd, at There was a lot of lively discussion and sharing of the city hall in Sisseton, SD. information but many said they wanted more people to SWO Tribal Chairman Donovan White had come – there were scheduling conflicts. The Chairman said called for the event, “… appealing to you my Oyate another public forum will be announced; please read the brothers and sisters to join me in unity to fight corruption and stand with Chairman’s op-ed article on page three.

Chairman Donovan White Michael Roberts explaining speaking at last Wednesday’s the numbers and how they were community gathering. arrived at.

Live performance of “Sliver of a Full Moon” was one of the highlights.

Yoga stretching was integrated into the experience, sometimes as a family affair!

Mary Kathryn Nagel. Carolyn Dunn. Lisa Heth. Kendall Cadwell Big Eagle.

Keli Reis KO. LIssa Yellow Bird Chase. Grace Horne. Patricia Roth. Gina Motah and the Young Winyan singers shared lovely music. issues. (See sidebar with remarks founder of the Sahnish Scouts, an United States that has a mandatory VAWA conference are they are on the roster but we Continued from Page 1 from the three SWO executives.) advocacy group for the Missing & wait time is Hollywood. Report to Akicita Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs Murdered. In every other jurisdiction in Continued from Page 1 want to make sure. Also we have a update of info form if you’d like one the colonization of Native women’s shared her knowledge on the four She opened her presentation the nation, there is no wait time to ride you can either call Gabe at 419- email me at the same email address bodies and the parallel to the abuse stages of life as a Lakota. by saying, “They say missing and report a missing person. 1007 or call the SWO Community as above. of Mother Earth. She talked about the murdered people are more prevalent More resources are available Transit. We hope to have a good *ASVAB: For those students In the evening, Kelley importance of teaching our children now, but I don’t think so. I think about the Sahnish Scouts on their showing and just let other veterans interested in entering the US Henrickson and Grace led a yoga our customs and traditions and that we are more aware of it than Facebook page at facebook.com/ out there that we all care about each Armed Forces, it’s never too early group activity. laws. ever before.” ScoutsND and facebook.com/ other. to practice the ASVAB entrance Day two began with prayer, Children should be taught Yellow Bird-Chase talked groups/MissingND. *VETERANS DAY POW exam, start now! There are many with Mike LaFontaine Sr. leading a to address one another in kinship about the importance of reaching Patricia Stone Fish is the WOW – 2019 DATES ARE Nov FREE tests you can practice with Christian prayer and Londel Seaboy terms. Doing so encourages respect out quickly for help if you have a founder of Arming Sisters. 8-10, 2019. I will be handling the online, google ASVAB and the link singing a prayer song. and would discourage bullying. missing person. She advocates for women’s self- Princess Contest again and would will take you to the tests. The higher SWO Donovan White shared If one of the stages of life Often, when people try defense as a tool of healing. like to reach out to those Veteran the score the better you can get the remarks about the importance is interrupted due to substance, to report a person missing, law Stone Fish asserted that Judges that helped last year to again MOS that you desire. IF you don’t of this work, saying that there physical or emotional abuse, those enforcement will tell them to come VAWA conference be part of this wonderful event. RFP have a computer come on in we are several challenges such as people wander, or get lost. back after a set period of time, Continued on Page 6 for crown has been posted in the have an extra one you can use here jurisdictional and law enforcement Lissa Yellow Bird-Chase is the however, the only place in the Sota this week. We are asking that and practice. any previous/past Veterans Princess *NADL APPLICATION please attend the crowning and POSTED ON THE SWO dance in our winner of 2019-2020 Performing for the first time performing Native and non-Native Project and the Creekside singers WEBSITE: Thanks to Dawn Drum Veterans Princess. The Pow Wow outside South Dakota, the South music, the project seeks to create brings a lot of honor to our families. for posting the NADL application Committee is: Danielle DeCoteau Dakota Symphony Orchestra’s an environment of openness that Utilizing our traditional songs with to the VSO Website. Here is the - (605) 467-1206, Jessie Chanku - (SDSO) Lakota Music Project treats both cultures with dignity and orchestra is not something they link: www.swo-nsn.gov and go to (605) 956-0197, Delano Renville will appear in concert at the respect. would normally see. Where we Departments - Human Services - - (605) 268-0354, Mike Greeley Smithsonian’s National Museum The performance will include come from [the reservation], people and scroll down to Veterans Service - (605) 924-1214,DeWayne Boyd - of the American Indian Oct. 19 commissioned works by Akipa consider us a Third World, lots Office, open up and in that body (605) 924-1231, Clayton Ellingson at 2 p.m. The concert will feature and Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate of hopelessness. With the Lakota will be the NADL App 2019. - (605) 924-1266 . The poster is out two Native American Music Award (Chickasaw Nation), participants Music Project, we can share our way *Thank you to those that in this week’s Sota. winning artists—singer Emmanuel in the SDSO’s Music Composition of life, our traditional ways which attended the National POW/MIA *The Warrior Tradition: Will Black Bear (Oglala Sioux Tribe) Academies. The performers will be bring us to together and offer hope honoring on Friday, September 20, be aired on Veterans Day on PBS, and cedar flutist Bryan Akipa joined by SDSO Music Director through the music. Racial issues 2019. It means so much to us that see the link for the trailer – https:// (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate)—as well Delta David Gier; Professor exist because of ignorance and not we never forget those who endured www.pbs.org/wned/warrior- as musicians from the symphony Emeritus of American Indian knowing. By showing our way of POW camps and who are MIA tradition/ Please feel free to check it orchestra. Free and open to the Studies Ronnie Theisz at Black Hills life, they will understand who we while protecting our Freedoms. out. Thank you. NUMBERS TO Lakota Music Project public, the performance will be held State University; and Lakota elder are as a people. We sing a lot of old *VETERANS: Please make REMEMBER: CRISIS LINE: featuring Bryan Akipa on flute in the museum’s Rasmuson Theater. Chris Eagle Hawk. songs, and so does the orchestra. sure if you have a family member 1-800-273-8255 PRESS 1 performing Pentatonic Fantasy. The Lakota Music Project is Native American Music Award- You know, no matter what race you serving active duty or deployed you GERI OPSAL, TVSO 605- Phoito by Marielba Alvarez the flagship community-engagement winner Emmanuel Black Bear said, are... it’s the music.” send me their name. Contact info 268-0502 (Smithsonian) program of the SDSO. In “Being a part of the Lakota Music to: [email protected] chances GABE FISCHER, TVSO Page 2 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - Oct. 9, 2019 Or will you develop a drug habit and force us to intervene before you take your life or the life of others? Will you be a defendant in our courts for harming the tribal society? Will you spend your life receiving aid and assistance, draining tribal resources? Will we have to go to your funeral and cry over the loss of a life with great potential? The choices in front of you are made one small decision at a time and we pray that you make good choices honoring your life as one of us. Will you let us cheer you on in your achievements in the tribal community and all of society? Will you join us By Tribal Chairman Donovan White as an adult to help your Nation, another Indigenous Nation or the larger world? We are waiting for your answer by Over fifty Oyate members joined me at Sisseton City Hall for a delicious meal and a good community watching your actions; and always, always remember – we need you. discussion about the state of Tribal affairs at SWO last Wednesday, October 2nd. For all of those gathered, the The greatest gift from the Creator is the life we live. Make the most of who you are. You were born for a forum was important and timely, as it provided an opportunity for dialogue and an exchange of ideas as well as purpose and many purposes over the journey of your life. There are only so many of us in our Nations. You are rare, feedback on my most recent policy recommendations to Tribal Council. unique and special. You were born for a reason and you matter a great deal to those around you. Having completed just over five months of tenure as your Tribal Chairman, I learned a great deal and I’d When things get hard, as life will from time to time, remember that seven generations ago, prayers were made like to share several key discussion points that I believe help validate some of my current and future tribal policy for you to be born. Our traditions tell us that we are in a healing phase for our People and that our youth will bring suggestions in the coming months. back the strength of our Nations. Your ancestors are watching you with pride and your future grandchildren are First, you, the people, are thirsty for factual information regarding the financial state of SWO. Much has been counting on you. We pass our traditions, our ways, and our pride on from generation to generation. You are here said informally, even debated, mostly through Facebook, about our Oyate finances and the dire straits that our now with so much to look forward to and we are cheering you on. ***** enterprises are in. It is clear to me, after last week, that your Tribal Council must find new and transparent formal Angelique W. EagleWoman, (Wambdi A. Was’teWinyan), is a law professor, legal scholar and has served as a communication vehicles to reach you the people with clear and precise information about our tribal government, pro tempore Tribal Judge in four Tribal Court systems. As a practicing lawyer, one of the highlights of her career especially SWO finances. was to serve as General Counsel for her own Tribe, the Sisseton-Wahpeton (Dakota) Oyate. She graduated from Today, I am committing to bringing you official accurate information more directly through our Tribal radio Stanford University with a BA in Political Science, received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of North and various credible SWO social media channels. Dakota School of Law with distinction, and her L.L.M. in American Indian and Indigenous Law with honors from In this regard, our very own native radio can and should do better for SWO. the University of Tulsa College of Law. Each year, the people of SWO lend their financial support to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars to the Corporation for Native Broadcasting, which you all may know as KXSW 89.9 FM Native Radio. SWO is in fact an critical underwriter for the KXSW programs and I am glad to inform you that in the last few weeks, I’ve been in direct contact with leaders from KXSW 89.9 FM to plan the launching of SWO’s first official Tribal Chairman’s ‘State of Oyate Affairs’ weekly radio show. This program is principally designed to reach you directly with Tribal government facts and figures. As a call-in show, listeners, especially Tribal members, can get questions answered directly from me your Tribal Chairman and/ or leaders of our tribal government management team. With so much hearsay and misinformation circulating about on both on Facebook and through word of mouth, I am launching, as your Tribal Chairman, a new positive nonpartisan social media platform to communicate with you the important Oyate events and relevant Tribal government issues affecting us. I will be working closely with our SWO Information Technology systems staff to ensure that our SWO Wopida tanka to Crystal Owen, Tamara St. John, information. ***** website and social media capacities are being utilized to their full and appropriate internal (Oyate) and external Stacey Azure, and everyone else who helped organize communication capacity. and carry through with last week’s three-day VAWA Please read the information in this week’s issue Social media is a powerful tool that has shown to produce positive social and economic results in Indian conference at Dakota Sioux Casino in Watertown! regarding the drug Kratom. Country. By all accounts, the event exceeded expectations. Here is what Audrey German, Director of the I’d like that to be a reality here at SWO. We are grateful to our Assistant Editor Shannon Community Health Education program, has to say Finally, you, the people, want more direct personal engagement and are feeling the need to fully participate White for attending all three days and reporting for about it: “We are seeing a lot of the product call Viva with Tribal government at a local level through each District. readers. Zen that has kratom in it that is being sold in many of Most people at the forum expressed a strong desire for the District Chairman’s Association (DCA), which does While the conference was a success, we our city and tribal stores. And it’s not cheap – 8.99 a not always speak for them, to back down from illegally and forcefully interfering in our Tribal government. acknowledge overwhelming dysfunction in our bottle! It is being labeled as an herbal supplement and They feel that their trust in DCA has been violated and want it to stop immediately communities that make them such dangerous places for that is misleading. Kratom can be addicting.” I’m glad to report that I’ve committed some of my Tribal Chairman’s discretionary dollars to help us identify our women and girls. (Men and boys, we are reminded, So please become educated about its potential for larger private foundation funds to invest in efforts that help increase Tribal member civic participation across all the are also abused.) misuse, and hopefully our Oyate make good choices. ***** Districts from Tribal members. The danger continues. Please stay tuned for the launching of yet another Tribe-Wide Unity and Open-Dialogue Community Forum The violence continues. Congratulations and pidamiya do, Dr. Sherry and Community Walk in the coming weeks! To all involved in the struggle: Johnson and the Tribal Education Department for Keep speaking out, keep raising hands – and fists – applying for and receiving a First Nations Development giving power to our women and girls. Institute grant for the Dakota Iapi Yukini project. Keep educating men and boys, showing them their The funds will be used to enhance the Dakota role in communities based on traditional culture. Language Immersion program in our Tribal schools. Your persistence is like water wearing down rock, Especially in this time of budget shortfalls it only we pray that healing comes in the next generation is inspiring to have programs seek and find outside not in some distant time. funding sources. ***** ***** Congratulations to Delano Renville on his well- Please note that the Sisseton-Wahpeton Federal deserved national recognition for commitment to Credit Union has scheduled its annual meeting for serving his fellow veterans over many years. Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Please read the report to akicita by VSO Geri Patrons are invited to come and help celebrate the Sota guest editorial – Opsal elsewhere in this edition. Credit Union’s 40th anniversary. ***** (This year the Credit Union did not provide a Dear Indigenous Teenager: A letter Please read our guest editorial by Angelique notice of board election and business agenda.) Indian Country Today – Oct. 4, 2019 – Angelique EagleWoman’s message for Native youth: The greatest gift Eaglewoman. ***** from the Creator is the life we live. Make the most of who you are. She provides a powerful invitation to Indigenous The College has opened its archives to the public. Dear Indigenous teenager: teens, about the choices facing them at this crossroads There are books, newspapers, cultural and historical We need you. You truly are the future of our People, our Nations and our Culture. You are at your first between being a child and an adult. items available in its collections for the public to browse. crossroads between a child and adult, standing there often uncertain and yet full of the potential for greatness. Your ***** You are welcome to bring research and preservation choices will matter a great deal to us. The public is invited at attend an open house questions to the staff. Our traditional stories are full of teachings for you. We have the trickster showing you the pitfalls of the this Tuesday, Oct. 8, for the 3-D mammography unit The SWC Archives are open Monday-Thursday world and often what not to do. We have the leaders and the pathmakers with lessons on the good road of life full Tuesday at the Woodrow W. Keeble Memorial Health from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. of positive choices. We, human beings, are often somewhere in the middle. We all make mistakes. The point is to Clinic at Sisseton. For more information, call 605-698-3966 ext., learn from them and keep going with one small good choice at a time. Those small choices lead to big results in the A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 9:00 a.m. but future. Remember there is always time for a course correction, to make a new choice. On and off the Rez tours will be given throughout the morning. Continued on Page 5 Your Nation wants to know what choices you will make for your future and for our future. We need you. See the notice elsewhere in this issue for more Will you choose to get your education and serve as a doctor taking care of us as we age? Will you become a biologist and protect our water quality? Will you become a lawyer and advance our rights, protect our treaties? Will you learn our traditions and teach them to your children and keep our ways alive? Will you participate in our Sota Iya Ye Yapi ceremonies and keep our spirituality strong? 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Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, Oct. 9, 2019 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 3 Pianist was The Sisseton-Wahpeton Veterans appreciated her Billy Kohl. culinary arts, as did her Tiwahe and friends There were It was said recently “You are looking at a very kind wake services hearted and generous woman here … she would feed Friday and you, and if there was nothing in the cupboards she will Saturday night also go out and get food to cook … she once heard I was Group was Arnold Williams. at the community hungry, so she cooked and came over to get me.” Her Services held for Pallbearers were Irvin Hill Sr., Byron White Jr., center. generosity knew no bounds. Jordyn Barse Jordan White, Donovan White, Robert Wolfe Jr., Barry Pallbearers Rhianna learned especially from her big sister, were Mike LeFawn Crawford, how to cook, bake, Dakotah Funeral service for Jordyn White, Iver “Boots” Cloud Jr., Lindsay White, Tony Robertson, Jaden Traditional Values of feeding the Elders first at, Lynell Barse, 30, of Sisseton, Wolfe, and Joe LaCroix Jr. Miller, Wayne “Dakotah Doing.” She learned respect and honor for SD was held Wednesday Honorary pallbearers were Dean White, Thomas Heminger Jr., Ernest Keeble Jr., Draven Crawford, people and joined her big sister in teaching the little afternoon, October 2, 2019 at “Hammy” Marks, Iver Cloud Sr., Bryce DuMarce, Dylan Shepherd, Kieran Sweet, Justice White, and ones, both could get them to listen and fulfill their rolls, the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Patrick Deutsch Jr., Winfield Thompson Jr., Emery Robbie Johnson. in Dakotah ways, i.e.: cleaning up, serving food, don’t Tribal community center, Agency “Windy” White Jr., Hupa Win DuMarce, Wacahzi Win Honorary pallbearers were Leilani Bernard, Raguel talk back, appreciate what is done for them, the list is Village, SD with Pastor Vern DuMarce, Allen GreyOwl, Eddie DuMarce, Karen Wiggens, and all of Rhianna’s family and friends. endless. Donnell, Morgan Redday, and Janisch, Darrell Mireau, Gordon Opatz, Rev. Eugene Interment is in the Ascension Presbyterian in Big She is a, “Beloved Little Sister,” to Big Sister Lay Reader Mike LaFontaine King, Stacey Wanna, Danny Seaboy, Simon Maestas, Coulee, SD. LeFawn, Freddie, Chris, Chuck and Andre. She traveled officiating. Greg Maestas, Darrell White, Myron Williams, Daniel Rhianna passed away on Wednesday, October 2, the Wacipi Trail with them. She was, “Tree Chopper,” Pallbearers were Jay Barse, “Butch” Williams, Lillian Wanna, Curtis Hill, and all of 2019 at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. to the Wambdiwiwangwaci. She traveled much of her Dusty Barse, Aaron Aadland, Vernon’s nieces, nephews and friends. The Cahill Funeral Chapel, Sisseton, SD was in young life to the meetings and Wambdiwiwangwaci. Dylan Wegleitner, Cory Renville, Jerry Renville and Interment was in the Sisseton Cemetery, Sisseton, charge of funeral arrangements. She cared for her Mom, who had medical Teddy Frenier. SD, with military rites by the Kit Fox Society. Rhianna Nixola Bedonie was born on June 15, complications, Rhianna learned to run home dialysis. Honorary pallbearers were Christian Barse, Wake services were held Tuesday and Wednesday 1994 at Sioux Valley Hospital/Sanford, in Sioux Falls Rhianna told stories to the children, stories about Cameron Bird, Tracii Barse, Lukas Barse, Moonlight night at St. Kateri’s Hall. South Dakota to Larry and Patricia Michelle (White) life and responsibilities at times when they needed to Aadland, Chase DuMarce Sr., Dillon DuMarce Sr., The Cahill Funeral Chapel, Sisseton, SD was in Bedonie. hear it. Darren Shepherd Sr., Chris Barse, Adam Renville, charge of funeral arrangements. Rhianna started her education at Jefferson She was always one to gather everyone she could Ashley Owen-Barse, Scarlett Wanna, Grace Wanna, Vernon was the thirteenth child born to Francis Elementary in Huron SD. She moved to the Sisseton- for summer cookouts at Lake Elsie. She would gather Latrell Finley, Larry Finley, and all Jordyn’s cousins and E. White and Mary S. White. He was born March 21, Wahpeton area and continued her education at as many of the children as she could on her way to the all of the Staff at Dakota Magic. 1946. Westside Elementary for one year. She spent the rest of lakes. Drum Group wase Galan Renville and pianists Vernon attended the Wahpeton Indian School, her school years at Tiospa Zina Tribal School. She was an excellent swimmer. were Kay Bursheim and Mary Beth Kirk. Wahpeton ND for elementary school until the third (3) Rhianna overcame Dyslexia to achieve the top spot “To be a good relative” is a Dakotah Virtue. Interment was in St. Benedict Cemetery, Sisseton, grade. It was during his time at the Wahpeton Indian in the State for reading. Rhianna embraced it in her short life of 25 years. SD. School he acquired his nickname. She had a passion for the Environment; she Not only did she learn and live to be Dakotah, she All-night wake services were held Monday and Vernon left the Wahpeton Indian School and gave speeches from memory, not written down, to also learned her Navajo Culture, Beliefs, Spirituality Tuesday at the community center. relocated to Chicago IL with his family. He attended the her teachers’ amazement. She averaged A’s and B’s and Traditions of her Bedonie Family. She was very The Cahill Funeral Chapel, Sisseton, SD was in Graeme Stewart Elementary School. throughout her education. close to her Grandfather Rex Bedonie, they had many charge of funeral arrangements. Vernon returned to South Dakota and went back Rhianna worked at Dakota Magic Casino and conversations on life. Rhianna was working on a book, Jordyn was born on September 6, 1989 in to the Wahpeton Indian School and graduated from Hotel as a Housekeeper, Hotel Desk Clerk, Laundry however it will go unfinished. Sisseton, SD to Leslie Barse Jr. and Rochelle Renville. junior high. He then went on to attend the Flandreau Attendant, and the Gift Shop. She worked for She lived an extraordinary life in her short years, She attended school at Sisseton Public School and Indian School for high school. Woodland Cabinetry as a Sander and in the Spray probably because she was an extraordinary person. graduated from Sisseton High School in 2008. During Vernon’s senior year in high school, he Department. She will be greatly missed by her Tiwahe, her She did babysitting for her nieces and nephews. enlisted in the US Army February 1966. While in the Rhianna was acquainted with her future husband hunkah relatives, her friends. She went to work at Dakota Magic for 3 years in Army, he obtained his G.E.D. while in High School. Rhianna is survived by her husband Christian the housekeeping department. Vernon was stationed at: Ft. Riley, KS, Ft., Knox She valued her Dakotah Culture and consulted Robertson, parents Larry and Patricia Michelle (White) She liked to listen to music, attend concerts, watch KY, and Ft. Benning, GA. with her “Antie,” on Relatives. She had many long Bedonie, Brother Jaylyn Bedonie, Grandmother Etta scary movies, and go to pow-wows. One of Vernon’s most memorable trainings he had conversations with Christian Robertson before they Bedonie. She loved people and would greet them with a hug to attend was shortly after basic training, he was sent started dating in March of 2018. A nurse who cared for Rhianna was preceded in death by her daughter and kiss. to Panama for Jungle Training and Guerilla Warfare her at some time, remarked, her story is so cute about Renetta Ann Marie, paternal grandfather Rex Bedonie, Jordyn had the innocence that attracted good Training which lasted sixteen weeks. Christian being her crush in High School. maternal grandfather Robert White Sr., maternal people. Then from 1967 to 1968 Vernon was shipped out Rhianna and Christian entered into the Sacred grandmother Catherine Frenier, sister Tianna, Dakotah She battled sickness her whole life and passed away to Vietnam where he spent eleven (11) months and Bond of Marriage on October 12, 2018. sister LeFawn. from lymphoma cancer on September 27, 2019 at the twenty-two (22) days in Vietnam. Upon completion Sadly, their first Beloved daughter made her For Rhianna’s obituary and on-line registry, please age of 30, at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND. of his tour in Vietnam, Vernon returned to the United journey to the Spirit World in June 2019. visit www.cahillfuneralchapel.com Jordyn is survived by her mother Rochelle Renville States and to complete his service and was honorably Rhianna had many hobbies Reading being the top of Sisseton, SD and her father Leslie Barse Jr. of discharged February 3, 1970. choice, the subjects being many. Fay BlueCloud Dano Sisseton, SD; two brothers Jay Barse of Sioux Falls, SD Vernon graduated from the Sisseton Wahpeton She was an accomplished beadworker. and Jayden Barse of Sisseton, SD; and five sisters Jamie Community College with a degree in Carpentry. After service Thursday She enjoyed Cosplay, especially Japanese manga Renville, Jasmine Barse, Sasha Kohl all of Sisseton SD, obtaining his degree, he began working for the Sisseton- Funeral service will be held for Fay BlueCloud and anime. She did the makeup and costumes for the Jermaine Barse, Sisseton, SD and Jaynie Barse of Sioux Wahpeton Housing Authority as a carpenter. Dano on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m . at children of the Tiwahe for Halloween. Falls, SD; Grandparents Kathy and Leslie Barse of Vernon passed away on Wednesday, September 25, the Ascension Presbyterian Church, Big Coulee, SD. She had a sword and knife collection and obtained Peever, SD and Connie and Dean Abraham of Sisseton, 2019 at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Wake service will be held on Wednesday, October knowledge of their construction and use. SD. Vernon never married; he is survived by his 9, 2019 at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Rhianna collected music of all genres. She was preceded in death by her great siblings, Emery L. White Sr., Francis J. White Sr., and community center, Agency Village, SD at 7:00 p.m . She filled Sketch pads with her drawings. grandparents Clara and Elijah Eagle, Cecil and Barbara J. LaCroix; his children Amy Loughlin, Melissa Fay passed away on October 4, 2019 at Fargo, ND. She was creative in Painting and mixing mediums Madeline Renville and Violet and Frank Barse; her White, Eric White, Vernon White Jr., Anthony White, Cahill Funeral Chapel, Sisseton, SD, is in charge of skillfully and amazingly, one medium being beadwork. Aunt Loni Barse; Cousins Hayley Wegleitner, Maddie Victoria White, and Pamela White, many cousins, arrangements. Rhianna was an accomplished cook and baker. Renville, and Lawren Barse Jr. nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. For Jordyn’s obituary and online registry, please Vernon was preceded in death by his parents visit www.cahillfuneralchapel.com Francis E. White Sr. and Mary S. White; siblings Doris and Doreen White, Lila Martin, Elroy White Sr., Frieda Services held for White, Gordon White, LaVerne White Sr., Byron White Sr. and his daughter Vernita Inhen. Vernon White For Vernon’s obituary and on-line registry, please Funeral service for Vernon visit www.cahillfuneralchapel.com L. White Sr. Wicahca Awankina Here is the monthly written reservation. The number fluctuates thereafter at the Tribal Secretary’s “Old man that Watches over Funeral services held report submitted by Tribal Secretary due to deaths and those turning 55. Office; the off-reservation cards will things,” 73, of Sisseton, SD were Myrna Thompson to Council at The elderly cards for the month be mailed out as usual. held Thursday morning, October for Rhianna Bedonie its regular business session last of October are on schedule; Dakota Approximately 128 people, not 3, 2019 at St. Kateri’s Hall, Funeral service for Rhianna Nixola Bedonie, 25, Thursday, October 3rd. Crossing cards will be distributed including Program Managers and Sisseton, SD with Pastor Vern of Agency Village, SD was held on Sundaymorning, We served 2,102 elders for the at the Ulysses K. Abraham Elderly Tribal Council, visited the Tribal Donnell officiating. October 6, 2019 at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribal month of September with food: Nutrition Center on Tuesday, Secretary’s Office for various reasons Special music was provided community center, Agency Village, SD with Rev. Larry 855 on-reservation; 1,247 off- October 15th, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; for the month of September. by Tim White and the Drum Theile and Elrond Johnson Red Blanket Man officiating. Road to Recovery For anyone that has hurts, habits, or unmanageable life issues from substance or alcohol abuse, the Road to Recovery support group is for you. As we make our Journey on the Road to Recovery there are Eight principles based on the Beatitudes 12 Steps and their biblical teaching that will give you the tools to help you live a life free from addiction. Place: Family Life Church, 404 West Hickory (across from the Dollar Store) On Wednesday(s) from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Supper at 6:00pm Adults $3.00, Children eat free. For more information call: Pastor Vern Donnell 605-698-7631 or Kristi Richards 605-237-0168, 605-698-3941 or 605-742- 3648 Page 4 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - Oct. 9, 2019 We logged in and responded to We need the treatment 221 phone calls. and rehabilitation centers Three (3) complaints were incorporated with cultural received this month. teachings and healing methods, There were two (2) requests for in my opinion. assistance. We need to treat The family of Caroline Renville thanks our mother’s and grandmother’s friends and relatives for mental health and addiction Attended and participated meet. attending her memorial. It was good to see so many of mom’s relatives. We are especially thankful simultaneously and need those in approximately 53 scheduled If there is a way for our tribal to see her grandchildren and nieces from Texas, Illinois, Iowa, Washington, North Dakota, and experts on staff. meetings with Tribal Executives, members to get the financial help Nebraska, remembering and honoring her memory. Another thing that I’m Roundtables with Tribal Council they need from their districts, I concerned with is the lack of Thanks to our daughters and son for all their help and presence. Thanks to our daughter Carina for and Program Managers as would hope that can be the case. financial support to our tribal singing Amazing Grace in memory of her Kunsi. She knocked us all out with the song. scheduled, and, general public, as Also, if there are any tribal member incarcerated men and We couldn’t have done it without all of you. necessary. members 55 and over, they need to women. They all belong to a district Thanks to sisters Faye and Pam and their families for their contributions and support. We are in the planning contact the Tribal Secretary’s Office yet they are not getting any financial Thanks to Londel Seaboy and Wambdi Gill for their drum and songs. The songs were beautiful to our stages for an event sponsored by for the elderly assistance. assistance, in many cases. ears. the Casey Family Foundation: On September 30th, the Tribal Many of our tribal members a 2-day event in November will Executives met with the Tribal Above all thanks to our Koda Butch Felix for his MC duties. who are incarcerated do not have be held on November 14th and Program Managers regarding budget A special thank you to Arvol Looking Horse for the wiping of tears ceremony and the women who any means to have money sent 15th. Advertisement will be by cuts. There were many concerns helped him. to them as their families are also email distribution and tribal raised to be considered. Thanks to hunka brother Richard Bird. He went above and beyond brotherly duty. struggling out here to make ends newspaper with the agenda and Thanks to Louella Cloud and Martha Renville for their important contributions. Thanks to all who location is finalized; location is prepared and brought food. There was plenty for everyone. at SWC Auditorium. The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) will be presented on the first day by Thanks to Paula Horne for her contributions to honoring mom. Jack Trope from the Casey Family If we forgot some people’s contributions, we apologize. Foundation; and, historical trauma Preparing a memorial is hard work but it is a part of our Dakota culture we should never let go it. It’s will be presented by Darrell all about remembering our loved one, mom and Kunsi. Tonemah, PhD, on the second day. Reading over the charges Charge 3. Rondell showed One of my primary initiatives I against Junior Rondell I need to gross neglect of duties and Harvey and Colleen DuMarce plan to accomplish during my term respond. oppression when he showed in office, is to get Trauma-Informed Charge 1. Junior allegedly protected information to me, who Care in the programs and in the gave me private and confidential has no right to said information. probate judge was going to give him discovered the probate order which starquilt for saving the tribe a lot of schools. information and I wasn’t on the I had every right to know $98,000 of my money. I can’t prove stated OHA intended to distribute money. And, Lennie Bernard should I attended the 3rd Annual original mailing list. about the May 23 probate decision. it, but I don’t think Maynard ever funds he was disputing, and those be terminated for running this scam. Trauma-Informed Care Conference “Mr. Renville should have been Lennie is a convicted felon, and paid his lawyer anything. Absolutely funds were in fact distributed, the Grady Renville this month, September 18-20, 2019, named as an interested party in the she should not be believed, the amazing, he almost scored $98 tribe would have been liable for [email protected] in Toppenish, WA. One of my probate case as pursuant to 25 CFR only reason she says the probate grand of my land sale money! $637,500.” Page 2, Sandvens letter. 612 840-5025 goals is to bring this training locally 15.2” Page 4 of Sandven letter. decision is private and confidential “If Mr. Renville had not Junior Rondell should get a for the benefit of our school staff, The 23 May 2019 probate is because I caught her running a decision was only about the 28 acres scam. Instead, she comes into the program staff and ultimately, the Except for holidays copy to be considered for I gave back to Maynard Bernard council meeting and crys around, so On and Off the Rez community will benefit. Continued from Page 3 publication – news, advertising, editorial opinion letters, in 2012. This was the only land her cousin Myrna makes the motion I was fortunate to meet the etc. – is to be submitted to: Sota, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, he owned at the time of his death to remove Junior Rondell. Yakama Nation Tribal Chairman SD 57279 by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. FAX and e-mail on 2 March 2017. Lennie Bernard “I have been able to determine 1330. and was invited to their Tribal submissions will be accepted until 12:00 noon on tried to claim the whole 28 acres that the actions of Ms Peters ***** Council Chambers. It was a Friday (with the exception of letters to the editor/open for herself, attempting to cut out and Dave Flute (former tribal Elder’s meditation: beneficial meeting and they were letters to the Oyate, or “opinion” letters, which must be her ten other family members. leadership) have been unethical if “The dances are prayers.” very welcoming and hospitable. received by 10:00 a.m. Thursday). Several probate hearings were held, not outright violation of law.” Page –Pop Chalee, TAOS PUEBLO Their Tribal Secretary offered If you are writing an opinion letter, please note eventually the probate judge ruled 2 of Sandven letter. When we dance to the drum we pray to the the services of their Behavioral that it must be signed and the author’s name will appear that all 11 of Maynard Bernard All of the quotes that I Creator and attract the heartbeat of the earth. We Health Director and staff to assist in print. heirs would get a portion of the cited above are documented in never dance without reason; every dance has a purpose. me in getting the Trauma Informed The editor can be reached at the following e-mail 28 acres. On May 23, when the attorney Steven Sandvens 10 page We dance for rain; we dance for healing; we dance for Care Conference off the ground address: probate judge made his decision, investigation letter, dated August 9, seasons; we dance for joy; we dance for our children; we on our lands, should I need that [email protected] the judge mistakenly included the 2019. dance for the people; we dance for courage. The drum assistance. It was a kind offer. For more information, leave a message on the Sota second half of my land sale money All ten of the council people plays to the beat of the heart, to the beat of the Earth. Their 3rd Annual Trauma production office voicemail (605) 938-4452, or send a in his decision. The sale of my 17.16 should by now have read this very The drum connects us to the Earth while we dance our Informed Care Conference was very fax to the 24-hour dedicated line (605) 938-4676. acres was an entirely separate issue. revealing and damaging letter prayers. successful; the topic for the first CDF day was Historical Trauma; the 2nd The reason he made this mistake regarding Lennies allegations. ***** day it was Trauma Informed Care was because Lennie induced a tribal In fact, if they had any Words to consider (or, perhaps not!): Heipa District and the 3rd day it was Healing & realty worker (I won’t name names integrity they should retract their Never go out to meet trouble. If you will just sit Wellness. at this time) to give the probate removal motion. still, nine cases out of ten someone will intercept it Councilman’s removal Each topic had several subtopic judge the wrong TSR (Title Status There is no other way to slice before it reaches you. - Calvin Coolidge (1872 - 1933) hearing set for this break-out sessions throughout the Report), which is the BIA’s land this! The follies which a man regrets most, in his life, day after the Keynote Speakers that description and ownership status. Lennie and Dave Flute were are those which he didn’t commit when he had the Friday, Oct. 11 started each day. “SWO Realty staff would running a scam to steal my land opportunity. - Helen Rowland (1876 - 1950), A Guide Tribal Council, in resolution 19-093, moved It was a worthwhile testify that Ms Peters submitted sale money. I have asked the FBI to to Men, 1922 to suspend Heipa District Councilman Winfield conference with valuable topics an old TSR to initiate the probate investigate. People with courage and character always seem Rondell Jr. on September 17th “…with pay, effective and information. There were 250- proceedings. The TSR they “It can be surmised from the sinister to the rest. - Hermann Hesse (1877 - 1962) immediately pending a removal hearing for alleged 300 participants that attended the presented showed Maynard Bernard evidence that the Bernard heirs were What this country needs is more free speech worth violations of the SWO Constitution and Bylaws Code conference. as the sole owner of the 17.16 acres using the tribe, with the assistance listening to. - Hansell B. Duckett of Ethics.” On September 26th, there when in fact the property was solely of Dave Flute (former leadership) to History is the version of past events that people Originally, the hearing was scheduled for was a Governing Body training for in the name of Grady Renville.” obtain the disputed funds without have decided to agree upon. - Napoleon Bonaparte September 30 but was postponed until 10:00 a.m. this Tribal Council with the staff from Page 8 of Sandven letter. the knowledge of Mr. Renville.” (1769 - 1821) Friday, October 11. the Office of Head Start; it was an That is the reason why I wasn’t Page 10 of Sandvens letter. There are people who, instead of listening to what A list of the charges was published in last week’s informative meeting. The Tribal on the original mailing list. When If the council haven’t read is being said to them, are already listening to what they Sota. Council is the Governing Body for the probate judge realized his error, Sandvens letter then they are guilty are going to say themselves. - Albert Guinon (1863 - The resolution stated: “Nothing in this resolution Head Start. on June 10, he stayed (stopped) his of gross incompetency: unable or 1923) shall be construed to provide any conclusions of On Saturday, September 28th, probate decision. And, my name unwilling to perform the duties of Look for the ridiculous in everything and you will fact or law, or otherwise prejudge whether or not I traveled to Pierre, South Dakota, was then included on the mailing office. find it. - Jules Renard (1864 - 1910) Councilmember Winfield Rondell Jr.’s conduct to the South Dakota Women’s list. And, including gross partiality ***** constitutes gross neglect or improper conduct.” Prison (SDWP) to attend their Charge 2. Rondell used his or oppression. The Sota is always looking for news of the Oyate. From the hand-delivered letter from the Tribal Wacipi. position to obtain private and Francis, Nippy, and Myrna If you have information and/or photos of Secretary’s office to Winfield Rondell Jr.: “The removal It was enjoyable, the women confidential and is a major breach of are all close relatives of Lennie and newsworthy happenings in your family or community, hearing provides you with a full opportunity to reply to got to visit with their children that improper conduct. should not be allowed to vote. In please consider sharing with your Sota staff. the written statement of charges….” were brought in by relatives. There is absolutely nothing fact, if they had any integrity they For submission deadlines and other information, It was sad when the day ended confidential or private about a would recuse (excuse) themselves. see below: and the children had to leave their probate decision. At the front Lisa Labelle, if you want the Bahá’u’lláh (Bahá’í Faith) entrance of the tribal building full details you can call me or email parents. The one all-loving God bestows His divine Grace and Favor I spoke with a couple of staff probate decisions are posted on me. I wonder if you know the as I was curious as to how many a public bulletin board. A tribal flawed probate decision awarded on all mankind; one and all are servants of the Most women have children that they are employee told me they had seen the Myron Williams $15,000 of my High…All men are the leaves and fruit of one same separated from; although no survey Bernard probate decision posted money. Is that what you’re P.O’d tree, they are all branches of the tree of Adam, they all or statistics were available, it was there. Probate decisions do not about? believed that the majority do. include anyones social number, age, Recently, the council have the same origin… All men are equal before God. Many women are incarcerated or marital status. There is absolutely appointed a guy name Terry He is no respecter of persons. for ingestion. nothing private or confidential Pechota to be tribal judge. He For more information call 605-419-2169, or go to www.bahai.us I agree with the American about a federal probate decision was Maynard’s lawyer and the Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Dakota; they are advocating for criminal justice reform in the Special Music state. The ACLU supports initiatives such as reclassifying ingestion of a By Shirone’s True Life Band controlled substance from a felony to a misdemeanor. With Franklin The ACLU of SD Policy Director, Libby Skarin, said, “We Gospel Favorites have to recognize that, what we’re Bethany Baptist Church doing is not working.” I agree that we need to take a Enemy Swim closer look at this even in the tribal Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 court system; we model after the 11:00 a.m. state too many times instead of Followed by Message looking at changing behavior from a more cultural perspective. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, Oct. 9, 2019 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 5 he SWO Executives addressed Tconference participants – Tribal Vice-Chairman Eddie Johnson and Tribal Secretary Myrna Thompson on Tuesday, Chairman Donovan White on Wednesday. Here is what they had to say. Vice-Chairman Johnson began by requesting a moment of silence Patricia Stone Fish prepares to demonstrate self-defense moves “for the women that we have lost.” with volunteers Dallas Owen and James Robertson. He said he was “glad we are all here today trying to make better for women and for the children.” Tribal Vice-Chairman Eddie SWO Tribal Secretary Myrna SWO Tribal Chairman White The Vice-Chairman said it was Johnson welcomes participants, Thompson speaking Tuesday. speaking on day two. good to see a lot of people. “When I was growing up,” he said, “I grew up in a house full of women.” “My mom and two sisters.” “Had two bathrooms but you think I could get one of them?” “But I always remember hearing that there isn’t enough protection of our women.” He called it “tough” because these tragic things can happen at any moment to Native American women. It is still happening, he said. He called it “good” that so many have turned out “even if it’s just to educate yourself and learn about what’s going on and how you can help prevent this.” When the Vice-Chairman first became involved (in VAWA – Violence Against Women Act issues), he said, “I wasn’t thinking of all of the sex trafficking … and it’s tough.” “It’s heartbreaking when you get a person coming into your office or just pulling you aside and saying, ‘I haven’t seen my daughter’ or ‘I haven’t seen my sister.’” “You really don’t know what to say … but these conferences … give you hope that we can keep moving forward in violence against women.” SWO Tribal Secretary Myrna Thompson spoke next. Gifts are given in appreciation to the panelists. “I want to talk a little bit about violence against women and how it relates to so many of our people that are incarcerated.” “I was at the women’s prison on Saturday and I visited with the warden and 55% of the inmate population at South Dakota State Women’s Prison in Pierre is Native American. Many of those women have been traumatized by sexual violence in their younger years.” “One woman was sold by her own mother at eight years old for meth, for drugs.” Myrna said that these stories are not uncommon. “Like the Vice-Chairman said, we deal with these stories, these events, weekly and I know all the service providers, they grew up with stories too.” She spoke about the human trafficking going on, the drug addiction and the drugs in the communities on the Reservation. All of it, she said, “… just goes so deep … the trajectory of people’s lives, children’s lives are changed due to drug addiction, the sexual violence … and if there’s no intervention (with) love and support … and they don’t get the help they need … trajectory of their lives is changed and they could end up in prison.” Myrna talked about statistics being “high for a child that has a father and mother in prison, their chances of going to prison are increased.” “The children are in danger,” she said. She recalled a drug endangered children’s conference held two years ago on the Lake Traverse Reservation. In homes where drugs are present, she said, “those children are being traumatized.” “These children are traumatized … by the violence, the physical violence, sexual violence, emotional violence, the mental/psychological violence … (and) by removal from their homes.” To the service providers she said wanted all “… on the same page … moving towards the same direction and that’s to help our kids, to help our Mike LaFontaine Sr. Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two women.” Dogs. She said she is “a firm believer if we can get our families stronger, our women, our mothers and fathers, we can help them, we can get them strong.” children who witnessed violence, “Then the children would be okay.” and even tribal police frustrated by “But right now,” she said, “the children are not okay.” the lack of jurisdiction over non- “We have a ways to go.” Indian perpetrators that prevented The Tribal Secretary mentioned another recent conference, on trauma informed care. justice from being served. Goal was “to get it in the schools … into the community” The play was a scripted “Trauma left untreated,” she said, “changes that person’s life.” reading. “A lot of our women suffer from anxiety.” Actors were a mix of people And “it’s not just women but men too.” from the SWO community and “Sexual violence is not just contained to women,” she said. Londel’s drum. people from all over the country “Men, boys,” she said, are also victimized. who came with Mary Kathryn “We have a long way to go, but we’re on the right track.” Keli Reis KO shared her life Nagel, including her sister Carolyn She thanked the organizers and those who came. story and her background and what Dunn. She said she “loves that our culture is built into these events.” brought her to boxing. South Dakota Attorney The next morning Chairman White addressed participants. Reis is the first Native General Jason Ravnsborg spoke on He thanked everyone for coming, some from “a long distance … we appreciate you coming to join us.” American female World Champion a panel with S.D. Senator Lyndi He said struggles with domestic violence “have been going on for as long as we can remember.” Boxer. DiSanto, S.D. Representative And the Tribe has “always had jurisdiction problems.” She spoke of finding her Tamara St. John, and N.D. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), however, has changed things. “warrior spirit.” Representative Ruth Buffalo. What is behind this conference, he said, “needs to continue … needs to travel through Indian country – north, south, east, west.” Her boxing journey coincided Ravnsborg spoke about the “We need to educate other tribes … this (conference) is just a start.” with her journey of self-discovery need to keep survivors of domestic The SWO Tribe, he said, has been working on domestic violence and related issues a long time but with “setbacks.” and spirituality and identity as a violence in the forefront, that “We recently were notified by the BIA they’re going to cut funding (for) long term sentencing.” Native person. survivors still need help even after “They are only going to allow us to sentence our offenders up to one year.” She came up with a slogan, they get out of a crisis situation. “That sets us back, because we wanted to have more jurisdiction … more of a penalty for violence.” “Fight 4 all nations.” He discussed how often the The Chairman encouraged lobbying Congressional delegates. She shared her championship attention on the victim wanes after “We’re going to have to go back to our national leaders and see what we can do.” belts and said that her fighting was a they get out of the situation but the He pointed out how “we are in trying times financially.” form of prayer for her. trauma they face stays with them for He talked about natural disasters, having just had “one of the worst winters … that affected our gaming … and so much rain.” Wherever she fights, she finds a long time afterwards. “But we all need to work together.” singer and dancers to bring her to Tamara St. John encouraged Chairman White said the SWO would assist other tribes who want to work on their own conferences. the ring, so she is always sharing her all the audience members to be Funding is not the only challenge, he said, but enforcing the law (VAWA). culture and people with everyone leaders in their fields or in their He brought up an incident at Dakota Magic Casino in which an employee was allegedly harassed by a non-Indian. that comes. communities. A meeting with the criminal investigator in that case, he said, was the reason he had been unable to attend the first day of the conference. She overcame a lot of The issue of MMIW has (The Dakota Magic case was the subject of discussion during last Friday’s Tribal Council meeting.) challenges to get to the place been growing in the minds of The jurisdiction and enforcement issues in that case, as well as many others, need to be addressed, he said. where she is, and she accomplished the public and in the youth and “We still have a fight.” everything by kept her spirituality St. John collaborated with youth “We still have friction with a lot of colleagues that surround our tribes … not wanting to get involved.” and culture first in her mind. on a MMIW project in the “As leadership,” he said, “we’re going to have to move forward … addressing this federally and with the governors and with the state In the evening, the Sisseton- administration building rotunda representatives.” Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Council over the summer. “A lot of us have casinos and so we have compacts.” sponsored a dinner for all conference The youth were empowered by “We have agreements where state law enforcement is supposed to be cooperating with us and it’s not happening all the time.” attendees. this work, appearing in the media “As Indian people, we’re proud people, and I think we’ll only take so much of that (lack of cooperation) … and we don’t want our people to start Gina Motah and the Winyan and speaking in the community. taking the law into their own hands.” Singers sang a women’s prayer song St. John shared how this “I could see that happening.” for the people. became their issue, which is a “We need to work with the governors and attorney generals and county commissioners … getting more cooperation with them.” Mary Kathryn Nagel, tradition in our Tribe, that the Again, he thanked participants for coming. Cherokee, a partner at Pipestem youth would be the leaders asking “We have more challenges ahead … but we’re going in the right direction with this step (the conference).” Law, spoke about her work with for changes in our community. VAWA. Senator DiSanto talked about Nagel wrote a play, “Sliver of a the reason why she is in public life, defense tactics that were easy for many responses to a choke hold. attorney, has extensive educational VAWA conference Full Moon,” and said that she didn’t saying, “I ran for office because Continued from Page 2 people of all ages and physical Stone Fish also implored and work experience background think of herself as a playwright I wanted to be a voice for the conditions to be able to use. conference attendees to know their in legal issues. She spoke on the because the words in the play voiceless.” the statistics currently available She used audience members own power. technical intricacies of protection came interviews and experiences of She shared her story of are incorrect, and in a study that Dallas Owen and Officer James “Don’t be afraid to take up orders. individuals and was a collection of domestic violence, saying, “I believe accounted for inaccuracies, the Robertson as her demonstration space. Do not be afraid to own your Each agency and organization their stories. God brought me through all that number of indigenous women above subjects. own space…you are worth that.” have its particular role to play in the The play itself is a powerful for a reason. You ask yourself, why the age of 13 who have been sexually She taught how to use the “one Tate Win Means presented on use of protection orders, such as law narrative of the passage of VAWA, Lord? Why? But this is the reason assaulted is 92%. finger move,” pressure points on the protection orders. enforcement, the prosecutors, and interspersed with the stories of real why.” She demonstrated some self- head, how to flip an attacker and the Means, SWO member and an judges. women who experienced violence, DiSanto was prime sponsor Page 6 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - Oct. 9, 2019 “Why didn’t she reach out to us? She wasn’t alone, a headstone. she knew that. We would have protected her.” For Luana, it’s her last gift to the daughter who Luana believes Aroha wanted to protect her saved her. It still feels like she’s just “away”. whanau from a “psychopath,” whose name she won’t “I think I still can’t - or won’t - accept reality. utter. Maybe if we were able to say goodbye properly? It might “I think she was scared. For the first time in her have made a little difference. But bringing her in a life, I think she was scared.” closed box home was not saying goodbye. She can’t remember much about the day detectives “We haven’t really moved past that day. I know I came knocking on her door. haven’t moved past that day. But she’ll never forget the female detective. “My kids are not the same, their mum is not the “She said to me, I promise I will not leave [Aroha] same. We miss her so much.” alone. That was huge for me ... I knew my baby wasn’t (Editor’s note: From another corner of the globe, alone. How do you repay that? You can’t.” yet a story of one of our relatives lost to domestic Luana also stresses that Aroha’s workplace, Traffic violence, as were stories shared at last week’s VAWA Management NZ, offered unending support. conference in Watertown.) The Kerehoma whanau has been fundraising through Givealittle for Aroha’s unveiling costs, including

Participants express thanks to the panelists. By Richie Richards lake and into the tribal housing several others, have been pumping of Senate bill 164, the Missing and participated. come from. Lake Andes, SD – Native areas; instead this newly raised now water from their housing area which Murdered Indigenous Women bill I want to thank all the On the last day the SD Sun News Today – Oct. 1, 2019 sits a few feet under water and has is adjacent to non-Native lands (Tamara St. John sponsored the bill presenters. You were all so awesome! Attorney General was there to share – A series of two flooding periods created a dam and trapping waters located in and next to the town of in the SD House) and she worked I knew it was going to be good and listen. Tamara St. John, Lyndi have occurred on the Yankton on the other side. These waters are Lake Andes. This has been done to on a bill to change the designation when more than one person told me DiSanto and Ruth Buffalo, amazing Sioux Reservation in eastern South now trapped in the tribal housing prevent infrastructure damage and of minors as prostitutes. that the energy felt good. women working so hard to create Dakota in the last six months, area. molding issues in the homes. One Ruth Buffalo, a representative Another one said she had been change that will affect all of us…. leaving devastation and a need for Vice President Jason Cook, solution the tribe had come up with of North Dakota District 27 to many conferences but this one I feel blessed to have been assistance. 50, of the Yankton Sioux Tribe, has been to dig a trench. This trench (Fargo), discussed Savannah’s bill. was the best! given the opportunity to organize The Yankton Sioux Tribe along with others, have activated to would have redirected the waters She said that through working I know it because we had two this VAWA Conference. is located in southeastern South protect their community and their away from the housing and towards on that bill, she found that the state good MC’s Butch Felix and Tom Dakota Sioux Casino has a Dakota. This checkerboard “people”. These efforts have included the tributaries which lead to the Fort was not collecting information on Wilson. great staff willing to help every step reservation is situated just off the sump pumping the waters from Randall Dam and Missouri River. missing indigenous people. We had Londel Seaboy singing of the way. I’m thankful to them for Missouri River and Fort Randall flooded basements and other areas. “We been trying to dig She introduced a bill in the and Gina Motah and the Young being so accommodating! dam. This year has been especially This has been done in an attempt to trenches and we dug a trench, but ND Legislature to educate law Winyans singing … I hope one day The conference was being difficult for tribal members who protect the houses and families. The it wasn’t working. Maybe we’ll try enforcement on the issue of missing you get the chance to hear these filmed by Joshua LaCroix and a are having flooding problems in tribal vice president spoke to Native a coffer dam further down the line. and murdered indigenous women. young women sing! video will be made available to all the three main towns where tribal Sun News Today. I hear we’re going to have a bad Post-event comments Special thanks to the drivers participants when it’s done. citizens live; Marty, Wagner, and “I feel good because, I see my winter,” Cook said. “We have to get going back and forth to Sioux Falls My heart is full. This is the Lake Andes. young kids have more heart and the water out of there before the by Crystal Owen to pick up our guests! work that I live to do! Nina Wopida In recent months, the town of compassion for their community winter time. We don’t want busted It was a good event with lots of Every guest speaker had some beautiful relatives! Lake Andes has been deeply affected than anybody else out here. It made pipes.” learning, sharing and networking. amazing words to offer. This conference was made by waters that are flooding from me feel good because they were the In the meantime, having to I want to thank everyone The play Sliver of a Full Moon possible with a grant from the US the Lake Andes National Wildlife ones working hard. They are out deal with the flooding has caused who helped bring this conference was very educational on VAWA; Department of Justice. Refuge, located just outside of a there filling those sand bags for a lot of stress and strain on the together. it was also very emotional to learn tribal housing area in Charles Mix everyone,” said Cook. families who live in this area. Cook I want to thank everyone who about. To be reminded of where we County. The flooding has affected Cook talked about the flooding claims there is unrest and the 64 houses in the area and disrupted of the Lake Andes tribal housing tensions are high, but states the tribe the lives of nearly 300 tribal area which began back in April, but is doing as much as they can to help members. claims the tribe was hit even harder families with the limited resources With limited resources, tribal in August when over 15 inches of available. “We’re trying to keep leaders have stepped up to protect rain fell in just a matter of days. them comfortable and we don’t want their communities and provide Since this recent flooding, the vice them to feel like they’re alone.” some comfort during these hard president the tribe has been serving “I’m not an engineer. I’m By Ruby Nyika She locks eyes with that picture and carries on. times. In August, tribal members meals each weekend and has been just an Indian boy that tried to do New Zealand – STUFF online – Sept. 29, 2019 “We’re broken. My heart is broken. And I feel like were stumped when Gov. Kristi supplying water and snacks in the something to try to get the water – The mother of murdered Hamilton woman Aroha I let Aroha down. Because the one thing I tried to save Noem had a stretch of road (Noem evenings for youth and families. away. It looked like it (trenching) Kerehoma is broken-hearted, yet Luana “Chickee” her from took her from us. Highway tribal members are calling “We’re a tribe, so we have limited would work, but it didn’t work. We Kerehoma hopes sharing Aroha’s story may save others “It’s a lonely world to be in as the mother of a it) redone and raised 3-4 four feet. resources and we are stretching what just stopped on our own. People from a similar fate. murdered child.” The raising of this road by the state we have. We got to take care of Luana Kerehoma thinks back to her big-eyed baby The family describes Aroha: a golden-hearted was meant to keep waters from them,” he said. Lake Andes flooding staring up at her. “ditsy blonde”, a Scorpio, a feisty mixture of girly and flooding over the housing from the For last few weeks, Cook and Continued on Page 8 From the moment Aroha Kerehoma was born, tomboyish, a daydreamer. She was always a beauty. Luana vowed to keep her away from the violence she Her laugh was the kind that made others laugh had suffered from. with her, even if the joke wasn’t funny. But 28 years later, Aroha was beaten and left to The family still listens to her contagious chuckle on die in a Hamilton garage at the hands of a partner who a mobile phone, through a video recording. found text messages on her phone that he didn’t like. THE ABUSE Aroha’s last moments have haunted Luana ever Luana, who was “one of the state ward kids from since. back in the day”, survived her own share of violence. Now, to honour Aroha’s memory, she has a When she fell pregnant with Aroha, she was in a bad message for other women - the first time he hits you, place. run. “Aroha is the reason THE MURDER I’m still here. And why I After beating Aroha have all of these beautiful until she was motionless kids that drive me crazy. on February 4, 2018, “She saved my life. I Dylyn Davis, 26, was at the end of my rope. changed his clothes and I needed a reason to carry went to an associate’s on.” house, leaving Aroha Luana built a to die, the court heard household free of violence, during Davis’ trial. determined to give her Then, through text children a better start to messages, he told an life. associate he had killed She may have come her. Aroha Kerehoma was a golden-hearted “ditsy across overbearing at times, “I choked the bitch blonde”, a true Scorpio, a feisty mixture of girly and but only because she knew - she had it coming,” he tom-boyish, a daydreamer. “what was out there”. said. “The first time he hits After the friend asked whether Davis knew she was you - you run. You run. You run to the ones that love dead, he replied, “I made sure I finished the job. I was you because they will protect you. choking her out while she was gargling on her blood”. “If he tries to control you, get out. If he tells you Davis, a third-strike murderer, was sentenced to what to wear, what to say, what to do, get out. If he tries life in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 20 to isolate you from the people who love you - get out. years. “If we can save one life, it will never really make up Luana, who prefers the name Chickee, doesn’t for what happened to my daughter, but at least we can want to talk about her daughter’s death. honour her in this way by saving another life.” Her hands shake as she opens the door to her neat ‘HE’S GOING TO KILL YOU’ Hamilton home, adorned with photos and trinkets of Some of Luana’s last words to her eldest daughter her eldest daughter. play over and over in her head. But she also can’t shake the conviction that Aroha She blurted them out after Aroha mentioned being would have wanted her to talk about it if it could save bitten by her partner. He’d been annoyed that he hadn’t someone else from the same fate. drawn blood, Aroha told her mother. REMEMBERING AROHA “The first thing I said was, get out because he’s Tears spill from Luana’s eyes as she sits cross-legged going to kill you. But I didn’t realise. I didn’t think it on the couch, surrounded her children - Pare, Tipuna was actually going to happen. But I said those words and Horiana. Eventually, she stops trying to wipe the and I can’t take it back now.” tears away. Aroha began holding things back from family Sometimes Luana’s voice cracks and she stops, her members, who would later hear that she’d been scared of eyes flicking to a picture of Aroha hanging on the wall. Davis that night.

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, Oct. 9, 2019 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 7 Sioux Falls, SD – Sept. 30, 2019 – United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced the resolution of Business owner pleads several cases, all of which are separately noted below, guilty to Embezzlement that were brought pursuant to the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Guardians Project. The Guardians Project from SWO tribal is a federal law enforcement initiative to coordinate efforts between participating agencies, to promote organizations citizen disclosure of public corruption, fraud, and Dustin Martin Kirk, age 46, of Sisseton, South embezzlement involving federal program funds, Dakota, pleaded guilty to one count of felony contracts, and grants, and to hold accountable those embezzlement and theft from an Indian Tribal who are responsible for adversely affecting those living Organization. Kirk entered his guilty plea before U.S. in South Dakota’s Indian country communities. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on September 23, The Guardians Project is another step of federal law 2019. enforcement’s on-going efforts to increase engagement, According to court documents, in or about coordination, and positive action on behalf of tribal August 2016 and December 2018, in the District of The local residents refer to the stretch of road replaced near the Yankton Sioux Tribal housing communities. Led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the South Dakota, Dustin Martin Kirk and his business in Lake Andes as “Noem Highway.” The state had raised this road to prevent flooding into the tribal participating federal agencies include: Federal Bureau embezzled, stole, and converted more than $1,000 of community. Two weeks later it was under feet of water, and ironically created a dam for the water to of Investigation; the Offices of Inspector General monies, funds, credits, goods, assets, and other property stay in the housing. Photo by Richie Richards for the Departments of Interior, Health and Human belonging to Dakota Nation Development Corporation Services, Social Security Administration, Agriculture, and the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority, both of emergency since flooding between housed in hotels, over 30 roads and for President Robert Flying Hawk. Transportation, Education, Justice, and Housing which are entities of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Sioux the months of March 13 – April 26, highways are declared unsafe, and In closing, Jason Cook said, and Urban Development; Internal Revenue Service, Tribe and Indian Tribal Organizations. 2019. the costs of the conditions being “All in all, the state Game, Fish and Criminal Investigation Division; U.S. Postal Inspector The maximum penalty upon conviction on each • They Yankton Sioux Tribe has placed on tribal members and the Parks needs to step up and take Service; U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General. count is up to 5 years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine, experienced a total of 15 plus inches tribe. responsibility of the lake’s drainage “These cases demonstrate the success that the 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal of rain since August 30, 2019 – The tribe had requested a system, instead of neglecting the Guardians Project has had since its inception in South Crime Victim’s Fund. Restitution may also be ordered. September 4, 2019. Presidential Declaration Request for problem.” Dakota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office,” said U.S. Attorney Ron The sentencing hearing will be held at the federal • Waters have flooded the Extension on September 26, 2019 The Yankton Sioux Tribe will Parsons. courthouse in Aberdeen on May 11, 2020. Yankton Sioux Community housing stating recent rains have prevented continue to support their families “The Project has secured dozens of convictions The investigation is being conducted by the Federal areas and roads in the Lake Andes travel to areas heavily impacted and work with anyone willing to involving millions of dollars that were unlawfully Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. region. and making limiting the ability to help with their needs and their diverted by the few who were in positions of trust and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy Jehangiri is prosecuting Also listed in the resolution, “conduct damage assessments and children continue to make sandbags power. As a result of the hard work of this Office and its the case. are damages ranging from mold to gather data in a timely manner”. to protect their community. federal partners, tax-payer funds are being safeguarded Former Tribal supervisor continuous flooding, families being This extension request was signed by and that money is being returned to the communities displaced, families being temporarily YST by Vice President Jason Cook that need it the most.” pleads guilty to Business owner Embezzlement from SWO Shiprock, NM – Oct. 4, pleads guilty to tribal organization 2019 – PRNewswire – In 2000, Bribery concerning Jerome Renville, age 42, of Peever, South the Navajo Tribe approved the Dakota, pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor production of hemp on the Navajo programs receiving embezzlement and theft from an Indian Tribal Nation. In 2018, the Navajo Organization. Renville entered his guilty plea before Nation San Juan River Farm Board federal funds U.S. Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes on September (the Board) then developed the John Thomas German, Jr., age 35, of Peever, 16, 2019. Regulations required to cultivate South Dakota, pleaded guilty to one count of bribery Renville embezzled, willfully misapplied, willfully hemp on individual farms. concerning programs receiving federal funds. He entered permitted to be misapplied monies, funds, credits, “After the success of last his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Charles B. goods, assets, and other property belonging to the year’s pilot program we stepped up Kornmann on September 23, 2019. Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Sioux Tribe, an Indian Tribal production for 2019 and plan to According to court documents, John Thomas Organization. Renville was the Supervisor of the Tribe’s produce more going into 2020,” German, Jr., formed a business on December 15, 2016, Facilities Maintenance for over 5 years. While serving said Dineh Benally, President of the called Tatanka Contracting. On October 27, 2017, in that position, Defendant willfully misapplied money Board. Dakota Nations Development Corporation contracted and funds belonging to the Tribe; Defendant used and Hemp is known to replenish with Tatanka Contracting to do the earthwork converted those monies and funds for his own personal contaminated soil such as uranium associated with the elderly village project. The contract use. leakages, creating jobs and a new First Hemp Store is Open on Navajo Nation. was for a guaranteed price of $1,070,740, although The maximum penalty upon conviction on each industry for the Navajo people, as a change order increased the total of the contract to count is up to 5 years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine, well as its many uses for medicinal $1,129,679. On November 6,2017, German corruptly 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal and wellness purposes are just a few gave, offered, and agreed to give a thing of value to Crime Victim’s Fund. Restitution may also be ordered. reasons why the Board first voted to an agent of a tribal organization, Dakota Nations The sentencing hearing will be held in the federal implement a pilot Hemp Program Development Corporation, intending to influence and courthouse in Aberdeen on December 13, 2019. on the Navajo Nation (NN) in reward that agent in connection with a transaction The investigation is being conducted by the Federal 2018. and series of transactions of the Dakota Nations Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. After the NN took a huge Development Corporation involving $5,000 or more. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy Jehangiri is prosecuting hit last year when over 2000 jobs The maximum penalty upon conviction is up the case. were lost as the result of a long to 10 years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years ***** time tenant and large power plant of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime For additional information about The Guardians closing down, a new revenue stream Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered. The Project, please contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office at and industry had to be found for sentencing hearing will be held at the federal courthouse (605) 330-4400. To report a suspected crime, please this Tribe. This closure left many in Aberdeen on December 16, 2019. contact law enforcement at the federal agency’s locally local residents without the ability to The investigation is being conducted by the Federal listed telephone number. pay their bills and no other source Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. of income to manage their farms. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy Jehangiri is prosecuting Industrial Hemp reportedly has over the case. 50,000 uses and is derived from the cannabis plant but has less than don’t seem important to them.” the upkeep of all the drainage. To Lake Andes flooding 0.03% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) First Hemp Store is Open on Navajo Nation Continued from Page 7 Last week, 25 counties and me, it’s negligence on their part. I’m therefore has no psycho-active effect 2 reservations had been approved pretty sure there’s damage in there in federal programs on equal with 0.3 percent delta-9 THC threshold, and does not get you “high.” think that someone made us stop for federal funds to help with because that’s why it’s not flowing. other crops and making it possible is not a controlled substance, On Thursday, December 20, (trenching), but we stopped on flooding in May in June across the It’s either blocked or maybe the for its commercialization. Congress and a U.S. Drug Enforcement 2018, President Trump signed into our own. That’s our land. We’ll dig state. Charles Mix County and water capacity is too much. There recognized the Department of Administration (DEA) registration law the Agricultural Improvement on there as much as we want,” he the Yankton Sioux Tribe were not has to be something. The bad part Agriculture (USDA) assumes is not required to cultivate or Act of 2018 (the “Act” or the said. Rumors swirl as to why the among that list. There is a small is, upstream from there we have all primary regulatory authority over research it. “Farm Bill”) right after the Senate trenching was halted. stretch of road that leaves from the these tributaries that come into this hemp production within the United As a result, the Board got passed it on December 11 by a Cook said he would like to center of the town of Lake Andes lake. That’s the dangerous part. It States, and States, Territories and involved once they saw what huge vote of 87-13. The House quickly get some engineers come in and and goes towards the tribal housing don’t have no outlet,” said the YST Tribal may take primary regulatory potential this fast, emerging, global passed the measure the next day dig some trenches or other ways area. This road was repaired and Vice President. Cook was adamant authority within their jurisdictions industry had to offer. This growing by an overwhelming vote of 369- of draining the housing flood raised and now sits underwater. The of the blame falling onto the hands once approved by USDA. season, the Board provided on-the- 47. As a result of the Native Farm waters. He would like to see this cost, according to Cook, was over of the state who manage the lake. Hemp is no longer a controlled job training for traditional Navajo Bill Coalition, the final package done before winter hits and the $1 million. “It might be about a Cook said the main issue is the substance farmers and laborers to repurpose included 60 provisions specifically groundwater freezes, causing half mile stretch. They built it and I upkeep of the drainage system of the Among other things, this some farms and teach them how supporting Native American tribes, damage to underground pipes. was thinking why. I don’t think they lake. There’s no adequate drainage. new law changes certain federal to grow the hemp plant. They farmers, ranchers, and producers The tribe has reached out to the understood what can happen since “We have a tribal member that lives authorities relating to the assembled a task force of over 200 which are outlined below. A side-by- Salvation Army and Red Cross. they built that stretch,” said Cook. on the north side of the lake and production and marketing of hemp, out-of-work farmers / laborers to side of provisions impacting tribal Also, the Ihanktowan Nation has “I know it’s flooding across the he had to evacuate. It was three feet defined as cannabis (Cannabis sativa go from field to field to learn and governments in the House, Senate, been receiving help from other state. They built the road (Noem deep in their basement.” L.), and derivatives of cannabis help each other irrigate, water, plant and final versions of the Farm tribes, including Sisseton who Highway as it is called locally), but The vice president made a plea with extremely low (less than 0.3 seeds, weed, and harvest their farms Bill can be found here. The Farm brought water during the Cook’s they should have fixed the drainage to the surrounding communities percent on a dry weight basis) throughout the season. Bill addresses Federal policies and interview with NSNT. (on the lake). The most important and tribes for: clothes, blankets, concentrations of the psychoactive “As the 2019 hemp cultivation programs that are very crucial to the “We had Sisseton bring us thing is they should have made sure hygiene products, laundry soaps, compound THC. These changes comes to a close, harvest is upon us Navajo Nation and its agricultural water today. We reached out to the lake has drainage, before they bleach, sump pumps, water heaters, include removing hemp from the and the first Hemp & CBD store community, including provisions the State and it seems like it’s not built the road that is now under stoves, and refrigerators. Controlled Substances Act, which is opening on the Navajo Nation,” specifically pertaining to the enough damage. We’re not a disaster water,” he said. In Resolution No. 2019-128, means that it will no longer be an added Benally. cultivation of hemp and production for them. I don’t know what a Cook said there is an aqueduct the Yankton Sioux Tribe Business illegal substance under federal law. The Navajo is taking a place at of hemp-based products. disaster is to them. They need to located on the lake which is and Claims Committee declared DEA confirms hemp is no longer a the table of the 4.41 Billion USD The Farm Bill removed hemp come down and put their feet on how the lake is drained and flow a state of emergency and disaster, controlled substance global hemp industry which can from the list of controlled substances the ground and see what people are towards Fort Randall Dam and the stating, Accordingly, hemp, including literally replace and transform much and directed the USDA to make going through before they can say Missouri River. “The Game, Fish • The Yankton Sioux Tribe hemp plants and cannabidiol of the material, food and energy hemp growers eligible to participate ‘It’s not a disaster’,” said Cook. “It and Parks, they’re responsible for has continuously been in a state of (CBD) preparations at or below the of the world. As hemp returns as a

Page 8 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - Oct. 9, 2019 South Dakota Department of Health hosted will help children find dental homes so that they can Delta Dental’s mobile dental truck at Roberts County continue their dental care. I could not have taken this on Community Health office Monday, September 9th – alone, so I really want to thank the Sisseton Wahpeton Friday, September 13th to help children who wouldn’t Oyate for providing the funding and the collaboration, otherwise have access to dental care. they truly have been a pleasure to work with. We have A total of 40 children were treated during the the truck scheduled for next year around the same time truck’s weeklong visit and $20,797 of dental work was and we cannot wait to help more children.” - Sarah done. Treatment included exams, cleanings, preventative Pistorius The Delta Dental mobile truck visits Roberts Co. Health office last month to bring dental care to treatments like fluoride varnish and sealants, and cavity Good oral health is important for a child’s children. fillings. development. A toothache can make it hard for a child The mobile dental trucks visit was a partnership to eat, sleep, and pay attention in school. Yet untreated between South Dakota Department of Health, Sisseton tooth decay is common for children and cost is often the Wahpeton Oyate, and Delta Dental of South Dakota. reason they haven’t seen a dentist. “I have been working for the South Dakota The Delta Dental mobile program provides oral Department of Health for about 2 ½ years. I took on health services to underserved children. The program this project in April of 2019 when I noticed dental care includes two mobile dental trucks that travel across in children was a big concern. I see children mostly the state. The trucks have been in 81 communities under the age of 5 so my goal was to get dental hygiene throughout South Dakota and provided more than $16 and dental care started early so it would become a million in dental care since the program began in 2004. routine for these children. At the end of this week we Prairie Doc® Perspectives –

By Tom Dean, MD 2001 at $26,000 per year, more Bottom line: As a society Health care costs too much. recently sells for $120,000. The we in the U.S. have never figured The U.S. spends twice as much as generic form sells for $96,000. out where health care fits in the other wealthy nations and yet we Trying to control costs in the spectrum of economic activity. have poorer outcomes. Patients in U.S., both the government and Is it a commercial product like this country visit physicians less insurance companies have applied automobiles and blue jeans where frequently and spend less time in complex regulations resulting in the those with more resources can hospitals than residents of other addition of administrative staff and purchase more elaborate products, wealthy countries. So, why such steadily increasing expenditures. or is it a basic human service like high costs? It’s a complex issue with Studies show that 20 to 30 percent public education or fire protection no simple answer. of health care expenditures now go to be made available to everyone? Experts have identified to cover admin costs, a much higher In the words of the late three major factors rate than other Professor Uwe Reinhardt, one of contributing to this countries. the giants of health policy analysis, situation. The most What to do? what we have is a philosophical and significant is higher As a society we ethical challenge not an economic prices, followed by have depended on one. costly administrative market forces to ***** complexity and control prices. This Tom Dean, MD of Wessington finally, the use of ineffective is effective when selling groceries Springs, South Dakota is a or overly aggressive medical and gasoline but in health care it contributing Prairie Doc® columnist interventions that provide little has failed. The simple explanation who has practiced family medicine benefit to patients. is that health care providers do for more than 38 years. He served What about prices? The not compete based on price. Even as a member of the Medicare average U.S. hospital discharge costs when patients have comparative Payment Advisory Commission. over $29,000 compared to $18,000 cost information, they all too often For free and easy access to the entire in the Netherlands and $16,000 do not select the most cost-effective Prairie Doc® library, visit www. in Canada. The average MRI price approach. prairiedoc.org and follow Prairie in Australia is $350 compared to Too little incentive exists for Doc® on Facebook featuring On $1145 in the U.S. Prices, especially providers, especially physicians, to Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical drug prices keep going higher. seek out the most efficient approach Q&A show streaming on Facebook Lantus insulin introduced nearly 20 to care. In fact, existing financial and broadcast on SDPTV most years ago at about $35 per vial now incentives often push physicians Thursdays at 7 p.m. central. sells for $260. The U.K. price is and other providers in the opposite $26. Gleevec, a remarkably effective direction - the more you do the drug for leukemia, introduced in more you are paid. viable, organic alternative for food, background information: clothing, housing, medicine and fuel Navajo Nation Legislative systems, the Navajo are keen to not Summary only be a part of the industry, but to The Navajo Nation Council transform their communities as well. approved hemp and cannabis in the “Hemp cultivation can connect year 2000. the Navajo people’s past to its future Controlled Substance and can provide many agricultural Definition Act of 2018 and economic advantages for this Wilkinson Memo (PDF) Tribe,” Benally stated. “President 2018 Farm Bill Empowers Nez and several council delegates Native American Farmers have been very vocal with their For more information support of hemp on the Navajo visit: http://www. Nation.” NavajoNationFarmBoard.com Supporting facts and

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, Oct. 9, 2019 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 9 Anpetug de, taku sica ohnakapi, takad maunnipi! The TZ immersion class visited again for a lesson with our Dakota Language Learners and Apprentices. On their walk they helped pick up trash and got to talk about everything they saw along the way! These lessons are a part of our continuing collaboration with Tiospa Zina Tribal School. For more information about Dakota Language programming at SWC and how to join the Dakota Language vitalization movement, please contact us at 605- 698-3966 or visit our website at www.swcollege.edu/

cybersecurity job openings – we DSU is already working to secure became a reality—and because need to be preparing people for contracts with the NSA to conduct of this effort, South Dakota will these jobs as soon as possible. research at the new facility. educate some of the world’s best DSU continues to invest and Many universities throughout and brightest who will go on to be lead the charge in ensuring that the country are seeing a decline leaders in government, military, and our nation’s and our government’s in enrollment, but Dakota State the private security sector. Because technology is secure. This week I isn’t tracking with the norm. DSU of the excellent leadership of DSU had the opportunity to attend the reported increased enrollment in President Griffiths and the support grand opening of the Madison 2019 and welcomed their largest of several of our state’s past and Cyber Labs or “MadLabs.” MadLabs freshman class this year. The present leadership, DSU has excelled is a state-of-the-art, 38,500 square investment in MadLabs and DSU’s as an institution. I look forward to foot facility with the capacity to host continued innovation will continue continuing to watch Dakota State nearly 300 researchers. It will also to encourage this trend. University and its students lead our have a Sensitive Compartmented South Dakota’s state leaders nation in cybersecurity. Information Facility or SCIF to and generous donors worked hard conduct classified research, and to ensure the dream of MadLabs Internships provide students with first-hand knowledge of state government and the functions of a governor’s office. College students who Pierre, SD – Governor Kristi typical duties include aiding would like to be considered for Noem is now accepting applications the governor’s general counsel, an internship should submit a for the Governor’s Office spring constituent services manager, and resume, cover letter, and letter of internship program. communications team; conducting recommendation to Emily.Kiel@ Student interns will work with policy research; preparing policy state.sd.us by Friday, November 8, staff on various projects depending briefings; and staffing the Governor 2019. on interests and strengths, but and Lieutenant Governor.

for individuals with the skills to protect our technology. DSU and By Rep. Dusty Johnson University (DSU). the NSA have partnered together October 4, 2019 South Dakota is blessed to streamline military personnel’s When you read “Nationally with several top-tier universities, ability to obtain a degree in the Recognized by the National Security but DSU is unique. Dakota State cyber arena. Senator Rounds and I Agency (NSA) and Department of currently has three Centers of also introduced legislation to make Homeland Security (DHS),” do you Academic Excellence designations it easier for the Department of think of South Dakota? Well, you from the NSA and DHS and is one Defense to partner with universities should. In Madison, South Dakota, of eight resource centers for the on complex cybersecurity issues. you’ll find one of the nation’s top- NSA. We live in an ever-growing Demand for cybersecurity expertise ranked cybersecurity programs digital world, with that comes continues to grow and by 2021 within the walls of Dakota State cybersecurity risks and a need there may be as many as 3.5 million

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High School Academic Counselor Submitted by Coach Darrell DeCoteau Caleb Barse and Johnny German have qualified Tiospa Zina Tribal School to participate in the State Golf tournament. Tiospa Zina Seniors visited The meet was held in Volga, SD at the Meadow Cree golf course. Morris University for a campus tour Caleb shot an 86 and qualified 6th in the Region. last Thursday, October 3rd. Johnny German shot a 97 and qualified 23rd. Rachelle Crawford who joined They will be participating in the State meet October 7th and 8th. TZ this year as a high school It will be held at the Bluffs in Vermillion SD. teacher, graduated from Morris this Our third golfer 8th grader Frank Barse just missed the cut with a 101 and was two shots off the past May and joined the seniors on cut mark. their tour. Also pictured is recent TZ

graduate, Madison Nickolauson,

who now attends Morris.

status (such as certified birth document, or court order certificate, etc.); one document to authorizing a name change. prove Social Security number; and The examiners must be able to two documents to prove residential trace from your birth name to your Driver license examinations File application at least one address. current name. are held in Sisseton at the City Hall, hour in advance of scheduled closing If your name is different No driving tests will be given 406 2nd Ave. hours if you wish to complete the from the name on your identity from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Examiners are there from 8:15 exam on the same day. document, you need to bring For more information, call a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each Wednesday Driver license applicants additional proof of your legal 1-800-952-3696 or visit the website of the month. should bring one item to prove name, such as a certified marriage at dps.ed.gov Important: identity, date of birth and lawful certificate, certified adoption

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Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 11:00 a.m. SWO Administration Building In the Rotunda

Sign up for the haunted house trip; deadline will be Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Call the District Center to sign up. Ages are 12 yrs – 18 yrs. The trip will be on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

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promotes local efforts to eliminate dangerous lead paint and other housing-related health hazards from lower income homes; stimulates private sector investment in lead hazard control; supports cutting- edge research on methods for assessing and controlling housing- related health and safety hazards; and educates the public about the dangers of hazards in the home. Read a complete project-by-project summary of the programs awarded grants today. Lead Hazard Reduction in Opportunity Zones Created under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Opportunity Work is underway on Zones aim to stimulate long- reconstruction of the Big Coulee term investments in low-income Road (BIA 200). communities by offering significant Local residents and others who capital gains tax relief to those regularly use the road should no who invest in these distressed longer be calling it “the most pot- areas. This initiative is anticipated holed paved road on the Rez!” to spur $100 billion in private Here are photos taken last week capital investment in Opportunity at the intersection of Whipple Road Zones. Incentivizing investment in (Old Highway 81). low-income communities fosters The BIA is funding the economic revitalization, job creation, project, and the Tribe’s construction and promotes sustainable economic management program is the growth across the nation, especially contractor. in communities HUD serves. Applicants seeking funding under HUD’s Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Production Grant Program for Tribal Housing receive bonus points to further drive public investment to Washington, DC – September $30 million in HUD’s Healthy their efforts to identify and clean up these areas. 30, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Homes Supplemental funding to housing-based health hazards like In South Dakota: Housing and Urban Development help communities address housing- lead and mold.” Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate (in (HUD) today awarded more than related health and safety hazards, in HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard a designated Opportunity Zone) – $314 million to 77 state and local addition to lead-based paint hazards. Control and Healthy Homes $545,710. government agencies, a record Seven local communities were investment to protect children and awarded grants to help their ‘High families from lead-based paint and Impact Neighborhood’ where they home health hazards. In addition, will conduct lead hazard control HUD is awarding more and healthy homes than $5 million to work intensively in a identify and address home targeted neighborhood health and safety hazards impacted by in six tribal communities. poor housing These grants are conditions. HUD’s provided through HUD’s Lead new tribal grants fill critical Based Paint Hazard Reduction needs in communities where Program and Healthy Homes limited resources exist to address Production Grant Program for substandard housing that threatens tribal housing to identify and clean the health of the most vulnerable up dangerous lead in low-income tribal residents. housing. Many of the grantees Combined, these investments announced today will work to clean will protect families and children up lead hazards in Opportunity by targeting health hazards in more Zones. than 14,700 low-income homes “We are committed to with significant lead and health improving the lives of all families, hazards for which other resources especially children, by creating safer are not available to address these and healthier homes,” said Secretary needs. Ben Carson. “One of HUD’s “HUD understands the close priorities is protecting families from connection between health and lead-based paint and other health housing,” said Matthew Ammon, hazards. These grants will help Director of HUD’s Office of Lead states, tribes, and local communities Hazard Control and Healthy do precisely that.” Homes. “This year, HUD is The Lead Based Paint Hazard awarding a record number of awards Reduction Program grants include to jurisdictions to directly support

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Invoices will be sent contract performances. requirements set forth to: Enemy Swim Day School, Changes to an awarded hereunder shall in no way be ATTN: Debra Rumpza, 13525 contract shall be effective only interpreted or translated as 446th Avenue, Waubay, SD upon written approval from limiting the scope of security 57273 the Contract Liaison on behalf against loss or damage set GOVERNING BOARD of the Governing Board. forth in this paragraph. CONTRACT LIAISON MULTI-TERM CONTRACT Request for Proposals the multiple programming suites, claims, demands, SERVICE VERIFICATION/ The School Board Contract Enemy Swim Day School Development & Training for languages and source code actions or liability of any kind BILLING Liaison for any contract reserves the right to enter Dakotah Language Mobile needed for development. and nature by reason of any Enemy Swim Day School will awarded under this into a multi-term contract App *Be professional, collaborative, and all of its operations of pay net 15 days upon receipt Request for Proposal will for a period of up to 5 years OPENING DATE: October 7, ethical, and keep strict its business hereunder and of invoices. The Vendor shall be Dr. Nadine Eastman, with renewal at the discretion 2019 confidentiality. does hereby agree to and does submit an itemized invoice Superintendent, (605) 947- assume all the risks in the for services rendered to the 4605, ext. 3008. The Contract CLOSING DATE: November 12, *Willingness to travel is Legal notices 2019 @ 3:00 P.M. required. operations of hereunder, and School by the 3rd of each Liaison shall act as School Continued on Page 16 SUBMITTAL NAME & II. Qualifications shall be solely responsible month for services rendered. Board Contract Manager and LOCATION: Verified experience in successful Enemy Swim Day School- language apps is required. Request for Proposals TERMS AND CONDITIONS Administration Office III. Timeline The submission of a proposal will indicate that the Bidder Development & Training for Dakotah Language Mobile App Attn: Dr. Nadine Eastman, Month, Year Task/ has read the terms and conditions, understand the OPENING DATE: October 7, 2019 Superintendent Deliverables requirements and that the Bidder can supply the CLOSING DATE: November 12, 2019 @ 3:00 P.M. 13525 446th Avenue Invoiced Percentage required services. SUBMITTAL NAME & LOCATION: Enemy Swim Day School- Waubay, SD 57273 November, 2019 Contract It is mutually understood and agreed that the successful INSTRUCTIONS FOR Awarded Administration Office Bidder shall not assign, transfer, convey, sublet or SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL December, 2019 Attn: Dr. Nadine Eastman, Superintendent otherwise dispose of the purchase order or contract, or 1. Submit Proposal via email or Conceptual Design Approval 13525 446th Avenue their right, title or interest therein, or power to executive in a sealed envelope. 15% Waubay, SD 57273 such purchase order or contract to any other person, 2. The bid quotation must list Jan. - Feb., 2020 Product INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL company, corporation without the prior written consent the individual(s) who will Development 1. Submit Proposal via email or in a sealed envelope. perform the services. 50% of the Enemy Swim School Board or its designee. 2. The bid quotation must list the individual(s) who will 3. At least 3 references (name, March, 2020 Product No contract exists on the part of the school until a written perform the services. phone number, and address) Tested, Onsite Training purchase order is issued. Issuance of a purchase order 3. At least 3 references (name, phone number, and address) must be included. 25% will be considered sufficient notice of acceptance on the must be included. 4. The total cost for each April, 2020 Product contract. specified service must be Launch 4. The total cost for each specified service must be SERVICE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: included. 10% included. - Maintain schedule of services as specified within the Any questions related to this GENERAL INFORMATION Any questions related to this Request for Proposal shall be Request for Proposal. Request for Proposal shall be Enemy Swim School reserves the directed to the contact person whose name(s) appear - Prompt response and completion of services as required directed to the contact person right to accept or reject any below. by ESDS. Bidders must indicate their average response whose name(s) appear below. proposal or any part thereof, CONTACT: Dr. Eastman, Superintendent/Sped Director - CONTACT: Dr. Eastman, unless specified otherwise, time. (605) 947-4605, ext. 3008 Superintendent/Sped Director and waive any informality in - Prompt response to ESDS inquiries regarding the Email: [email protected] - (605) 947-4605, ext. 3008 any proposal deemed to be in availability of services, job completion, and other needs The Enemy Swim Day school is located in northeast South Email: [email protected] the best interest of the School. as may arise during the term of the contract. Dakota on the Lake Traverse Reservation. Our school The Enemy Swim Day school is TERMS AND CONDITIONS - Ability and willingness to advise ESDS personnel when located in northeast South The submission of a proposal will is approximately 9 miles from Waubay, SD. The Enemy special needs arises. Dakota on the Lake Traverse indicate that the Bidder has Swim Day School serves approximately 175 students in - Ability and willingness to promptly investigate claims of Reservation. Our school is read the terms and conditions, a K-8 school. inferior service and to make necessary adjustments. approximately 9 miles from understand the requirements REASON FOR RFP AND SCOPE TO BE SERVED: - ESDS reserves the right to increase or decrease the Waubay, SD. The Enemy and that the Bidder can The Enemy Swim Day School is seeking bid quotations for frequency of service, as may be required during the Swim Day School serves supply the required services. development of an Enemy Swim Day School Dakotah approximately 175 students in It is mutually understood and contract period. Language universal mobile app for android and apple a K-8 school. agreed that the successful -All services shall be performed in a manner acceptable to (ios) that is custom built and expandable. Enemy Swim REASON FOR RFP AND SCOPE Bidder shall not assign, the school. Day School will retain all legal ownership and other TO BE SERVED: transfer, convey, sublet or HOLD HARMLESS PROVISIONS rights to the app developed. The Enemy Swim Day School otherwise dispose of the The Vendor does hereby covenant and agree to repay for is seeking bid quotations for purchase order or contract, SCOPE OF THE WORK REQUIRED: loss and save harmless Enemy Swim Day School Board, development of an Enemy or their right, title or interest DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING OF A MOBILE UNIVERSAL APP Enemy Swim Day School and employees, individually Swim Day School Dakotah therein, or power to executive I. SCOPE OF WORK and collectively from all fines, suites, claims, demands, Language universal mobile such purchase order or The Enemy Swim Day School is seeking individuals with actions or liability of any kind and nature by reason of app for android and apple contract to any other person, three years of experience in mobile app development any and all of its operations of its business hereunder (ios) that is custom built and company, corporation without with multiple successful apps developed. expandable. Enemy Swim Day the prior written consent and does hereby agree to and does assume all the Services Requested School will retain all legal of the Enemy Swim School risks in the operations of hereunder, and shall be solely Create a unique, mobile Dakotah Language universal app ownership and other rights to Board or its designee. responsible and answerable for any and all accidents that is adaptable to multiple screen sizes for phones and the app developed. No contract exists on the part or injuries to persons or property arising out of its tablets based on an approved, culturally appropriate, SCOPE OF THE WORK of the school until a written performance of this contract The amount and type of REQUIRED: purchase order is issued. conceptual design to the vision of Enemy Swim Day insurance coverage requirements set forth hereunder DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING Issuance of a purchase order School which includes: shall in no way be interpreted or translated as limiting OF A MOBILE UNIVERSAL will be considered sufficient *1200+ words (expandable) in approved categories the scope of security against loss or damage set forth in APP notice of acceptance on the *Sentences section this paragraph. I. SCOPE OF WORK contract. *Pictures tab SERVICE VERIFICATION/BILLING The Enemy Swim Day School SERVICE TO INCLUDE BUT *Pronunciation tab is seeking individuals with NOT LIMITED TO: Enemy Swim Day School will pay net 15 days upon receipt *Songs tab (Enemy Swim Day School will provide the song three years of experience - Maintain schedule of services of invoices. The Vendor shall submit an itemized videos) in mobile app development as specified within the invoice for services rendered to the School by the 3rd of *Dakotah Culture & History Tab with multiple successful apps Request for Proposal. each month for services rendered. Said invoices shall Provide onsite training on maintaining, expanding, updating, developed. - Prompt response and indicate date(s), description of services performed, time Services Requested completion of services as and upgrading the Language App (hours or minutes), and price and applicable purchase Create a unique, mobile Dakotah required by ESDS. Bidders Provide maintenance, technical support, and minor order number. Invoices will be sent to: Enemy Swim Language universal app must indicate their average upgrades/updates for 6 months after the launch of the Day School, ATTN: Debra Rumpza, 13525 446th Avenue, that is adaptable to multiple response time. app Waubay, SD 57273 screen sizes for phones and - Prompt response to ESDS **The Dakotah Language speakers will be provided by GOVERNING BOARD CONTRACT LIAISON tablets based on an approved, inquiries regarding the Enemy Swim Day School. culturally appropriate, availability of services, job The School Board Contract Liaison for any contract awarded We require they possess skills, knowledge and abilities as conceptual design to the vision completion, and other needs under this Request for Proposal will be Dr. Nadine follows, but not limited to: of Enemy Swim Day School as may arise during the term Eastman, Superintendent, (605) 947-4605, ext. 3008. The *Be thoroughly competent using the multiple programming which includes: of the contract. Contract Liaison shall act as School Board Contract languages and source code needed for development. *1200+ words (expandable) in - Ability and willingness to Manager and oversee performances under this contract. approved categories advise ESDS personnel when *Be professional, collaborative, ethical, and keep strict The Contract Liaison may provide the vendor with general *Sentences section special needs arises. confidentiality. guidance as to contract performances. Changes to an *Pictures tab - Ability and willingness to *Willingness to travel is required. awarded contract shall be effective only upon written *Pronunciation tab promptly investigate claims of II. Qualifications approval from the Contract Liaison on behalf of the *Songs tab (Enemy Swim Day inferior service and to make Verified experience in successful language apps is required. Governing Board. School will provide the song necessary adjustments. III. Timeline videos) - ESDS reserves the right MULTI-TERM CONTRACT Month, Year Task/Deliverables *Dakotah Culture & History Tab to increase or decrease the Enemy Swim Day School reserves the right to enter into a Invoiced Percentage Provide onsite training on frequency of service, as multi-term contract for a period of up to 5 years with November, 2019 Contract Awarded maintaining, expanding, may be required during the renewal at the discretion of Enemy Swim Day School. December, 2019 Conceptual Design Approval updating, and upgrading the contract period. No contract exists unless and until a purchase order Language App -All services shall be performed 15% is issued. However, cancellation of this contract shall Provide maintenance, technical in a manner acceptable to the Jan. - Feb., 2020 Product Development not relieve the contractor of responsibility for the support, and minor upgrades/ school. 50% satisfactory completion of all work in progress at the updates for 6 months after the HOLD HARMLESS March, 2020 Product Tested, Onsite Training 25% time of notice. launch of the app PROVISIONS April, 2020 Product Launch 10% ANTICIPATED DATE FOR BID AWARD: **The Dakotah Language The Vendor does hereby covenant GENERAL INFORMATION speakers will be provided by and agree to repay for loss A recommendation to award the bid will occur at the Regular Enemy Swim School reserves the right to accept or reject Enemy Swim Day School. and save harmless Enemy Meeting of the Enemy Swim Day School, School Board any proposal or any part thereof, unless specified We require they possess skills, Swim Day School Board, on November 13, 2019. knowledge and abilities as Enemy Swim Day School and otherwise, and waive any informality in any proposal 41-1tc follows, but not limited to: employees, individually and deemed to be in the best interest of the School. *Be thoroughly competent using collectively from all fines, for copies of bid schedule, SD; Enemy Swim Head Legal notices Continued from Page 15 specifications and copies of Start, Enemy Swim, SD; and any other forms and/or project copies of the same supplied documents: lenniebp@swo- to all building suppliers and of Enemy Swim Day School. nsn.gov or 605-698-3911 Ext. builders exchanges located NOTICE TO UPDATE APPLICATIONS No contract exists unless 8302 on or near the Lake Traverse This is a NOTICE to all individuals that have a Housing application on file and until a purchase order is All interested parties Reservation, SD. The SWO with the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority. You need to update issued. However, cancellation acknowledge that any Head Start reserves the right of this contract shall not Agreement executed and to accept or reject any and/ your application yearly. relieve the contractor performed within the Tribe’s or all bids received for this Please come in to the office to update your application by November 30th, of responsibility for the exclusive jurisdiction is project. satisfactory completion of all subject to the exclusive Contact the procurement office 2019. work in progress at the time jurisdiction of the Tribal for copies of bid schedule, If your application is not updated, you will be taken off the waiting list. of notice. Court of Sisseton-Wahpeton specifications and copies of ANTICIPATED DATE FOR BID Oyate of the Lake Traverse any other forms and/or project If you have any questions, please contact the Housing. AWARD: Reservation. All interested documents: lenniebp@swo- A recommendation to award the parties acknowledge that nsn.gov or 05-698-3911 ext Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority bid will occur at the Regular they must comply with the 8302 605 Lydia Goodsell Sr. - Sisseton, SD 57262 Meeting of the Enemy Swim Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate All interested parties Day School, School Board on Ordinances: TERO Chapter acknowledge that any Phone 605-698-3901 – Fax 605-6908-7504 November 13, 2019. 59 Requirements, Wage Rates Agreement executed and Offender Registration. the National Environmental will analyze the potential 41-1tc & Compliance Plan; Business performed within the Tribe’s 41-1tc Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and impacts associated with the License Ordinance Chapter 53 exclusive jurisdiction is the Council on Environmental BIA’s continued approval of REQUEST FOR BIDS/ and Tax Ordinance Chapter subject to the exclusive NOTICE TO PREPARE Quality regulations (40 Code agricultural leases within the PROPOSALS (RFB/RFP) 67; and Chapter 75 Sex jurisdiction of the Tribal A PROGRAMMATIC of Federal Regulations 1500- exterior boundaries of the Project: Head Start and Early Offender Registration. Court of Sisseton-Wahpeton ENVIRONMENTAL 1508), for the continuation of Reservation. Approximately Head Start 41-1tc Oyate of the Lake Traverse ASSESSMENT FOR THE the BIA’s agricultural leasing 1,450 agricultural leases RFB#: Reservation. All interested AGRICULTURAL LEASING process on trust lands located are currently in place, The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Request for Bids parties acknowledge that PROCESS ON THE LAKE within the exterior boundaries comprising approximately Head Start on this 2nd day of Project: SWO Head Start Fence they must comply with the TRAVERSE INDIAN of the Lake Traverse Indian 101,860 acres. Please note October, 2019 herein provides RFB#: 9/13/19 Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate RESERVATION Reservation (Reservation) that no agricultural leases notification that bids will be The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Ordinances: TERO Chapter The United States Bureau of (see figure below). The PEA would be approved without received for the Head Start Head Start on this 30th day 59 Requirements, Wage Rate Indian Affairs (BIA) Great and Early Head Start Gutter of September, 2019 herein & Compliance plan; business Plains Regional Office (GPRO) and Snow Guard Project provides notification that bids License Ordinance Chapter 53 is preparing a programmatic located in Agency Village, will be received for the SWO and Tax Ordinance Chapter Request for Bids environmental assessment South Dakota. Head Start fence replacement 67; and Chapter 75 Sex (PEA) in accordance with Project: SWO Head Start Fence Work performed will include project located in Agency RFB#: 9/13/19 equipment, transportation, Village, South Dakota on the The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Head Start on this 30th permits, materials and labor east side of the SWO Head REQUEST FOR BIDS/PROPOSALS (RFB/RFP) day of September, 2019 herein provides notification to complete the following Start program. Project: Head Start and Early Head Start that bids will be received for the SWO Head Start per specifications and any Work performed will include RFB#: fence replacement project located in Agency Village, manufacturer’s warranty equipment, transportation, The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Head Start on this 2nd specifications and will include permits, materials and labor South Dakota on the east side of the SWO Head Start day of October, 2019 herein provides notification a contractor’s warranty of to complete the following program. work for one-year commencing per specifications and any that bids will be received for the Head Start and Early Work performed will include equipment, transportation, from completion and manufacturer’s warranty Head Start Gutter and Snow Guard Project located in permits, materials and labor to complete the following acceptance of the project. specifications and will include Agency Village, South Dakota. per specifications and any manufacturer’s warranty *Materials and installation of a contractor’s warranty of Work performed will include equipment, transportation, specifications and will include a contractor’s gutter, down spouts and snow work for one-year commencing permits, materials and labor to complete the following warranty of work for one-year commencing from guards from completion and per specifications and any manufacturer’s warranty completion and acceptance of the project. *Site cleanup and removal of all acceptance of the project. specifications and will include a contractor’s Removal & Disposal of existing fence around playground debris and materials Removal & Disposal of existing warranty of work for one-year commencing from Install new 6-foot-high, 9-gauge chain link fence around Bidder shall be responsible fence around playground completion and acceptance of the project. for conducting site review, Install new 6-foot-high, 9-gauge playground (approximately 650ft) *Materials and installation of gutter, down spouts and inspection of project area chain link fence around Install 2 gates and recording and taking all playground (approximately snow guards Site cleanup and removal of all debris and materials measurements associated 650ft) *Site cleanup and removal of all debris and materials Bidder shall be responsible for conducting site review, with furnishing materials Install 2 gates Bidder shall be responsible for conducting site review, inspection of project area and recording and taking all and completing the tasks Site cleanup and removal of all inspection of project area and recording and taking all measurements associated with furnishing materials listed above. To schedule the debris and materials measurements associated with furnishing materials and completing the tasks listed above. To schedule site review, contact Landon Bidder shall be responsible and completing the tasks listed above. To schedule the site review, contact Landon LaFromboise at 605- LaFromboise at 605-698-3103. for conducting site review, the site review, contact Landon LaFromboise at 605- 698-3103. Sealed bids must have bid inspection of project area 698-3103. Sealed bids must have bid schedule sheet completed schedule sheet completed in and recording and taking all Sealed bids must have bid schedule sheet completed full with quantities, unit cost measurements associated in full with quantities, unit cost per bid item, total in full with quantities, unit cost per bid item, total per bid item, total cost per bid with furnishing materials cost per bid item and total cost for project. Failure item and total cost for project. and completing the tasks cost per bid item and total cost for project. Failure to to complete the bid schedule completely will result Failure to complete the bid listed above. To schedule the complete the bid schedule completely will result in in an incomplete bid and will not be considered. Bid schedule completely will site review, contact Landon an incomplete bid and will not be considered. sheet and map of playground can be picked up in the result in an incomplete bid LaFromboise at 605-698-3103. All sealed bids must include, along with bid schedule procurement office. and will not be considered. Sealed bids must have bid sheet: All sealed bids must include, along with bid schedule All sealed bids must include, schedule sheet completed in *Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Business License sheet: along with bid schedule sheet: full with quantities, unit cost *Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate TERO Certification, if Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribal business license *Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribal per bid item, total cost per applicable Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tero Cerification, if applicable Business License bid item and total cost for *Workmen’s Compensation Coverage *Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate TERO project. Failure to complete Workmen’s compensation Coverage *Liability Insurance Certification, if applicable the bid schedule completely Liability Insurance *Workmen’s Compensation will result in an incomplete Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate TERO and Tribal Tax Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate TERO and Tribal Tax Coverage bid and will not be considered. requirements: requirements; *Liability Insurance Bid sheet and map of *TERO Tax - 3.00 % TERO Tax - 3.00% Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate TERO playground can be picked up *SWO Tribal Use Tax - 5.50 % SWO Tribal Use Tax - 5.50% and Tribal Tax requirements: in the procurement office. *SWO Tribal Excise Tax - 2.00 % SWO Tribal Excise Tax - 2.00% *TERO Tax - 3.00 % All sealed bids must include, Any questions regarding TERO and SWO Tribal Tax Any questions regarding TERO and SWO Tribal Tax *SWO Tribal Use Tax - 5.50 % along with bid schedule sheet: please contact the SWO TERO Office or the SWO please contact the SWO TERO Office or the SWO *SWO Tribal Excise Tax - 2.00 % Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Tribal Tax Office at (605) 698-3911. Tribal Tax Office at (605) 698-3911 Any questions regarding TERO business license Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Office and SWO Tribal Tax please Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tero Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Office beginning on October 7th, 2019 and closing on contact the SWO TERO Office Cerification, if applicable beginning on October 7th, 2019 and closing on or the SWO Tribal Tax Office Workmen’s compensation October 11th at 3:00 pm with project and company October 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm with project and company at (605) 698-3911. Coverage name on the envelope. Any bids received after this name on the envelope. Any bids received after this Sealed bids will be received Liability Insurance time and date will not be opened and sent back to time and date will not be opened and sent back to by the Procurement Office Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate TERO the bidder. Acceptable sealed bids will be opened the bidder. Acceptable sealed bids will be opened beginning on October 7th, and Tribal Tax requirements; by the SWO Head Start Director, Procurement and by the SWO Head Start Director, Procurement and 2019 and closing on October TERO Tax - 3.00% Tribal Secretary’s office on October 15th at 3:30 pm Tribal Secretary’s office on Oct. 15, 2019 at 3:00pm 11th at 3:00 pm with project SWO Tribal Use Tax - 5.50% at the Tribal Secretary’s Office, Tribal Administration at the Tribal Secretary’s Office, Tribal Administration and company name on the SWO Tribal Excise Tax - 2.00% Building. Building. envelope. Any bids received Any questions regarding TERO Notice of this Request for Bids herein is posted on the after this time and date will and SWO Tribal Tax please Notice of this Request for Bids herein is posted on the bulletin boards of Sisseton Wahpeton Housing not be opened and sent back contact the SWO TERO Office bulletin boards of Sisseton Wahpeton Housing to the bidder. Acceptable or the SWO Tribal Tax Office Authority, Sisseton; SD; SWO TERO, Agency Village, Authority, Sisseton; SD; SWO TERO, Agency Village, sealed bids will be opened by at (605) 698-3911 SD; SWO Head Start, Agency Village, SD; Enemy SD; SWO Head Start, Agency Village, SD; Enemy the SWO Head Start Director, Sealed bids will be received Swim Head Start, Enemy Swim, SD; and copies of the Swim Head Start, Enemy Swim, SD; and copies of the Procurement and Tribal by the Procurement Office same supplied to all building suppliers and builders same supplied to all building suppliers and builders Secretary’s office on October beginning on October 7th, exchanges located on or near the Lake Traverse exchanges located on or near the Lake Traverse 15th at 3:30 pm at the Tribal 2019 and closing on October Reservation, SD. The SWO Head Start reserves the Reservation, SD. The SWO Head Start reserves the Secretary’s Office, Tribal 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm with right to accept or reject any and/or all bids received right to accept or reject any and/or all bids received Administration Building. project and company name for this project. for this project. Notice of this Request for Bids on the envelope. Any bids Contact the Procurement Office for copies of bid herein is posted on the received after this time and Contact the procurement office for copies of bid schedule, schedule, specifications and copies of any other bulletin boards of Sisseton date will not be opened and specifications and copies of any other forms and/or Wahpeton Housing Authority, sent back to the bidder. forms and/or project documents: lenniebp@swo- project documents: [email protected] or 05- Sisseton; SD; SWO TERO, Acceptable sealed bids will nsn.gov or 605-698-3911 Ext. 8302 698-3911 ext 8302 Agency Village, SD; SWO be opened by the SWO Head All interested parties acknowledge that any Agreement All interested parties acknowledge that any Agreement Head Start, Agency Village, Start Director, Procurement executed and performed within the Tribe’s exclusive executed and performed within the Tribe’s exclusive SD; Enemy Swim Head and Tribal Secretary’s office jurisdiction is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction jurisdiction is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction Start, Enemy Swim, SD; and on Oct. 15, 2019 at 3:00pm of the Tribal Court of Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Tribal Court of Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate copies of the same supplied at the Tribal Secretary’s of the Lake Traverse Reservation. All interested of the Lake Traverse Reservation. All interested to all building suppliers and Office, Tribal Administration parties acknowledge that they must comply with parties acknowledge that they must comply with builders exchanges located Building. the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Ordinances: TERO on or near the Lake Traverse Notice of this Request for Bids the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Ordinances: TERO Chapter 59 Requirements, Wage Rates & Compliance Reservation, SD. The SWO herein is posted on the Chapter 59 Requirements, Wage Rate & Compliance Head Start reserves the right bulletin boards of Sisseton Plan; Business License Ordinance Chapter 53 and plan; business License Ordinance Chapter 53 and to accept or reject any and/ Wahpeton Housing Authority, Tax Ordinance Chapter 67; and Chapter 75 Sex Tax Ordinance Chapter 67; and Chapter 75 Sex or all bids received for this Sisseton; SD; SWO TERO, Offender Registration. Offender Registration. project. Agency Village, SD; SWO 41-1tc 41-1tc Contact the Procurement Office Head Start, Agency Village, Page 16 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - Oct. 9, 2019 the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Reservation. issues at the casinos before supporting the Tribe’s consent. Additionally, SISSETON-WAHPETON Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton 5. The Old Agency District Membership Human Services motion. the PEA will not analyze OYATE MOTION PASSED. Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate support 4. Suspend Winfield Rondell Jr., and Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Chairman Donovan White in his continued agricultural lease rental IN TRIBAL COURT start removal process. MOTION NO. 12: made by Lisa Jackson, 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 fight to expose the corruption and misuse 5. Appoint Juliah Goodsell to the Youth rates, the appraisal process LAKE TRAVERSE second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. of monies belonging to the members of the Board. for allotted lands, and/or the RESERVATION Francis Crawford, to approve the revised Food MOTION PASSED. Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. This includes WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 31: 13 For: selection process for awarding STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Distribution budget for FY2019, as presented by prosecution of those individuals who have Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis agricultural leases. CASE: D-19-946-656 Budget Supervisor Lexie Fancher. MOTION NO. 21: made by Francis Crawford, been found guilty of such crimes against the Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson The BIA is seeking your IN THE MATTER OF THE WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 12: 17 For: second by Cheryl Owen, question by Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman input as part of the NEPA CHANGE Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Curtis Bissonette, to authorize SWO Law 6. Use the pow-wow monies for (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From scoping process. Comments OF NAME OF: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton Enforcement/Emergency Management to district days. Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal might include reasonable MARC GORDON, Petitioner. Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); accept a grant award from the Department WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 27: 13 For: Chairman. Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). of Homeland Security, in the amount of Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis alternatives, mitigation ORDER AND NOTICE OF MOTION PASSED. 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 $12,866.80, as presented by Captain of Police Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson measures, probable or possible HEARING Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Gary Gaikowski. (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman MOTION NO. 32: made by Cheryl Owen, second adverse impacts, and other NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 21: 15 For: (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From by Francis Crawford, question by Curtis considerations. The public that Petitioner’s request for a Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Bissonette, to acknowledge the receipt of the comment period will begin on change of name from MARC MOTION NO. 13: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton Chairman. Enemy Swim District Minutes for the meeting October 9, 2019. The BIA will ALEXANDER GORDON to second by Milton Owen, question by Cheryl Owen (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- MOTION PASSED. held August 22, 2019. accept written comments until MARC ALEXANDER TALL Owen, to approve the Tribal Court Carry-over Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Enemy Swim District Minutes for meeting held close of business November 8, BEAR shall be heard before budget for FY2019, as presented by Budget Abstained. 2 Absent From Vote: Lisa Jackson (2). MOTION NO. 28: made by Francis Crawford, August 22, 2019: 2019. Please include the “Lake the Honorable BJ Jones, Supervisor Lexie Fancher. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. second by Cheryl Owen, question by Curtis 1. Accept Brice Roberts resignation as WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 13: 17 For: MOTION PASSED. Bissonette, to acknowledge the receipt of the Traverse Indian Reservation Judge of Tribal Court, in the ESD Chairman. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Heipa District Minutes for the meeting held 2. Accept the adult and youth Agricultural Leasing PEA” Courtroom of the Sisseton Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton MOTION NO. 22: made by Curtis Bissonette, August 18, 2019. membership requests: Deshaun A.J Keeble, in the subject line of any Wahpeton Tribal Court at Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); second by Cheryl Owen, question by Heipa District Minutes for meeting held August Carleena M. WalkingBull, Caitlyn L. correspondence. Comments Agency Village, South Dakota Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Myrna Thompson, to authorize Emergency 29, 2019: WalkingBull, Peyton Rencountre, Keishall should be submitted via at 11:30 A.M. on the 28th day 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Management to purchase four (4) Kohler 1. All SWO Board/Committee/ A. Drapeau, Kei’Aundra Drapeau, Kolena A. email or post delivery to the of OCTOBER, 2019. Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. commercial generators, four (4) automatic Commission members receive their stipend Drapeau, Luna W. Small, Riley D. Small, Akicita environmental consultant Dated this 1st day of October, MOTION PASSED. transfer switches, and installation, from in the form of a gift card to Dakota Crossing; Zi Zephier, Cassius J. Zephier, Nevaeh A. Frailey, assisting the BIA with the 2019. Mayou Electric, in the amount of $126,410.00, instead of stipend checks. Kyle D. Hill, Lilianna L. BuckElk, Madrid L. development of the PEA: BY ORDER OF THE COURT: MOTION NO. 14: made by Winfield Rondell with the Homeland Security Grant as the 2. Reaffirm Heipa District Motion #6 Roberts, Cashdinn D. Kent, Michael L. Frias, Jr., second by Lisa Jackson, question by funding source, as presented by Captain of from July 21st meeting to terminate Michael Ms. Juli Anna McNutt / C&C /s/ Gina Ruggieri CHIEF JUDGE Manuel J. Frias, Zarrah R. Herrick, Mason A. Cheryl Owen, to approve the revised Legal Police Gary Gaikowski. Roberts contract. Eagle, Makayla R. Eagle, Lawrence J. Fallis, Environmental, Inc. ATTEST: Department budget for FY2019, as presented by WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 22: 15 For: 3. Ask Steve Sandven to renegotiate Cedar V. Fallis, Jerrod V. Fallis Jr., Robert D. P.O. Box 654 / Evansville, E. Pfeiffer, CLERK OF COURTS Budget Supervisor Lexie Fancher. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield his contract with the Tribe for a lessor amount. WalkingBull, Landen I. WalkingBull, Trenton W. Wyoming 82636 41-3tc WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 14: 17 For: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton 4. Approve Youth-to-Adult WalkingBull. [email protected] Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Owen (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- Membership: Evan Shepherd, Javier White- 3. Reaffirm Motion #5 of the July 25, 41-1tc, 44-1tc Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 2 Orozco, Taylor Redday, and Tomacia Marks. 2019 minutes to suspend Winfield Rondell Jr., Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Abstained: Lisa Jackson (2). 0 Absent From Vote. 5. There is no smoking at the 3 casinos and start removal process. Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. and Tribal Administration Building and no WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 32: 13 For: 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 MOTION PASSED. vaping at the pow-wow grounds. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 28: 13 For: Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 23: made by Francis Crawford, Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman second by Cheryl Owen, question by Milton Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From MOTION NO. 15: made by Milton Owen, second Owen, to authorize SW Law Enforcement to (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal by Curtis Bissonette, question by Edmund purchase three (3) Kenwood digital radios and (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Chairman. Johnson Jr., to approve the Realty Appraisal accessories, from Vantek Communications Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal MOTION PASSED. Carry-over budget for FY2019, as presented by Inc., in the amount of $8,595.48, with the Chairman. Budget Supervisor Lexie Fancher. Emergency Management budget as the MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 33: made by Louis Johnson, second WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 15: 17 For: funding source, as presented by Captain of REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield by Cheryl Owen, question by Francis Crawford, Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Police Gary Gaikowski. MOTION NO. 29: made by Francis Crawford, Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 9:00 AM Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton to acknowledge the receipt of the Buffalo Lake Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 23: 17 For: second by Louis Johnson, question by Cheryl TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); District Minutes for the meeting held August Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Owen, to acknowledge the receipt of the Lake Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 22, 2019. Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton Traverse District Minutes for the meeting held TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Buffalo Lake District Minutes for meeting held 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); August 29, 2019. BIG COULEE: Lisa Jackson Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. August 22, 2019: Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Lake Traverse District Minutes for meeting held BUFFALO LAKE: Louis Johnson MOTION PASSED. 1. Tribal Council recognize the MOTION PASSED. 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 August 29, 2019: ENEMY SWIM: Cheryl Owen Constitutional Authority the District Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. 1. Approve TERO Board Election HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield MOTION NO. 6: made by Francis Crawford, Chairman’s Association does have according to MOTION NO. 16: made by Winfield Rondell MOTION PASSED. Results: Dawn Thompson. Rondell Jr. second by Lisa Jackson, question by Cheryl the SWO Constitution & By-Laws. Jr., second by Curtis Bissonette, question by 2. Approve Tax Commission Election LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford Owen, to approve the Regular Tribal Council 2. Approve Adult Membership: Elijah Milton Owen, to approve the Change Order for MOTION NO. 24: made by Francis Crawford, Results: Benjamin Thompson. LONG HOLLOW: Curtis Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, August 28, Eastman, Arlana Santiago, and Jaden White. Supplemental Services as submitted by REDW second by Lisa Jackson, question by Cheryl 3. Approve Police Commission Election Bissonette 2019. 3. Approve Youth Membership: Snow CPAs, for the FY 2018 audit, in the amount Owen, to approve the SW Law Enforcement Results: Shannon White. OLD AGENCY: Milton Owen WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 6: 17 For: Eastman-Sharpfish and Hayden Boyd. of $21,000.00, with the Indirect Cost budget report, as presented by Captain of Police Gary 4. Approve Sylvanna Flute for Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield 4. To not allow cigarette smoking in as the funding source, and to authorize the Gaikowski. Personnel Committee Representative. TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton the 3 casinos. Tribal Vice-Chairman to sign the Change Order, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 24: 17 For: 5. To not seat the Judge from Fort Donovan White, Tribal Vice-Chairman Edmund Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 33: 13 For: pending legal review, as presented by Tribal Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Thompson. Johnson Jr. (9:12), and Tribal Secretary Myrna Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Vice-Chairman Edmund Johnson Jr. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton 6. Suspend Jr. Rondell and start the Thompson 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 16: 17 For: Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); removal process. Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 7. Remove Mike Roberts again and the CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman Donovan MOTION PASSED. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 reason is to save money. White called the meeting to order at 9:10 AM Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. 8. To take it back and act under full with two (2) Executives and seven (7) Council MOTION NO. 7: made by Francis Crawford, Chairman. Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). MOTION PASSED. Council to deal with Mike Roberts. members from seven (7) Districts answering second by Louis Johnson, question by Cheryl MOTION PASSED. 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 9. Pay Michael Roberts contract out of Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Lake Traverse Owen, to approve the Tribal Chairman report, Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Note: Tribal Chairman Donovan White the Tribal Chairman’s budget. District said by Buffalo Lake Tribal Council as presented by Tribal Chairman Donovan MOTION NO. 34: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION PASSED. briefly left the meeting. Tribal Vice-Chairman 10. That our Councilman bring back Member Louis Johnson. White. second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Milton Edmund Johnson Jr. now chairing the meeting. Michael Roberts contract and Council to review WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 7: 17 For: Owen, to terminate the Special Attorney MOTION NO. 17: made by Curtis Bissonette, the deliverables to insure that it is being done. MOTION NO. 1: made by Francis Crawford, Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Contract with Steven D. Sandven Law Office second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by MOTION NO. 25: made by Myrna Thompson, 11. DCA seat Shannon White on Judicial second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Milton Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton PC, as presented by the District Chairman’s Cheryl Owen, to transfer the remaining second by Milton Owen, question by Lisa Committee. Owen, to approve the Special Tribal Council Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Association. balance of $58,000.00 from the Economic Jackson, to authorize the Early Childhood 12. Approve New Membership: Jacob Meeting Minutes of Thursday, August 1, 2019. Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 34: 8 For: Development Authority/Non-gaming For-Profit Intervention Program (ECIP) to purchase LaBlanc, Riley Brown, Tavian Hart, Emmalynne WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 1: 16 For: 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Francis Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Curtis entities accounts, back into the Section 7 diapers from the Dakota Crossing Grocery Knuth, Jerald Red Buffalo, Roberto Medina Jr., Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal budget, as referenced in Tribal Council Motion Store, in the amount of $6,044.50, with and Thomas German III. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton MOTION PASSED. Secretary (1). 6 Opposed: Cheryl Owen (3); Lisa No. 112, of 8/28/19, “to transfer $100,000.00 the ECIP budget as the funding source, as 13. We not allow DNGE to dictate what Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Jackson (2); Louis Johnson (1). 0 Abstained. from the Section 7 budget to Economic presented by Manager Charnelle Gill. we are getting. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. MOTION NO. 8: made by Curtis Bissonette, 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Development Authority/Non-gaming For- WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 25: 14 For: 14. We terminate Steve Sandven’s 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal second by Lisa Jackson, question by Myrna Chairman. Profit entities accounts for the payment of Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield contract. Chairman. Thompson, to approve the revised LTUC - IHS MOTION PASSED. outstanding bills and invoices…”, as presented Rondell Jr. (3); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 29: 13 For: MOTION PASSED. Contract budget for FY2019, as presented by by Tribal Vice-Chairman Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Secretary (1). Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Budget Supervisor Lexie Fancher. MOTION NO. 35: made by Francis Crawford, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 17: 17 For: 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 2 Absent From Vote: Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson Note: Tribal Vice-Chairman Edmund WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 8: 17 For: second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Milton Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Francis Crawford (2). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Vice- (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman Johnson Jr. now present at meeting. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Owen, to terminate the Special Consultant Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton Chairman. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton Contract with MJR Business Advisors LLC, Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); MOTION PASSED. Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal MOTION NO. 2: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); as presented by the District Chairman’s Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Chairman. second by Lisa Jackson, question by Cheryl Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Association. 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Note: Tribal Chairman Donovan White MOTION PASSED. Owen, to approve the Regular Tribal Council 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 35: 9 For: Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. returned to chair the meeting. Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Milton Owen (2); Louis Johnson (1); Francis MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 30: made by Cheryl Owen, second WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 2: 17 For: MOTION PASSED. Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- MOTION NO. 26: made by Myrna Thompson, by Francis Crawford, question by Milton Owen, Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 5 Opposed: MOTION NO. 18: made by Francis Crawford, second by Francis Crawford, question by Lisa to acknowledge the receipt of the Enemy Swim Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton MOTION NO. 9: made by Francis Crawford, Cheryl Owen (3); Lisa Jackson (2). 0 Abstained. second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Louis Jackson, to suspend Heipa Tribal Council District Minutes for the meeting held April 25, Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); second by Lisa Jackson, question by Curtis 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Johnson, to authorize Tribal Vice-Chairman Member Winfield Rondell Jr., with pay, effective 2019. Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Bissonette, to approve the revised DOT- Chairman. Edmund Johnson Jr. and SWO Chief Financial immediately, pending a Removal Hearing, for Enemy Swim District Minutes for meeting held 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Construction Income budget for FY2019, as MOTION PASSED. Officer Greg Benidt to have access to all alleged violations of the SWO Constitution & April 25, 2019: Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. presented by Budget Supervisor Lexie Fancher. bank account balances and financials for By-Laws Code of Ethics, and to have the Tribal 1. Accept New Membership: Hunter MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 9: 17 For: MOTION NO. 36: made by Francis Crawford, the Economic Development Authority/Non- Secretary work with legal counsel to ensure Grey, Conrad Bernard, Michael Goodsell, Kamila Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Milton gaming For-profit entities, and to authorize the that proper due process is followed, and for the Isburg, Shelbie North Peigan, Connie Red MOTION NO. 3: made by Curtis Bissonette, Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton Owen, to go into Executive Session, at 3:11 pm. Tribal Vice-Chairman to process payroll taxes, Tribal Secretary to give a minimum of five (5) Earth, Shirla Red Earth, Racheal Redwing, and second by Milton Owen, question by Edmund Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 36: 14 For: employee benefit fees, and other employee days notice with a copy of the written charges. Ramona Redwing. Johnson Jr., to approve the Regular Tribal Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis related expenses, as needed for these entities. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 26: 14 For: 2. Accept Youth Membership: Destry Council Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, August 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 18: 17 For: Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Cadotte, Jace Hopkins, and Carter White. 7, 2019. Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 30: 13 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 3: 17 For: MOTION PASSED. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 3 Opposed: Winfield Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton MOTION NO. 10: made by Lisa Jackson, second Chairman. Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Rondell Jr. (3). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); by Cheryl Owen, question by Francis Crawford, MOTION PASSED. 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). to approve the revised DOT - Barker Hill Phase Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 II budget for FY2019, as presented by Budget MOTION NO. 37: made by Cheryl Owen, second MOTION PASSED. Chairman. Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Supervisor Lexie Fancher. by Francis Crawford, question by Curtis MOTION NO. 27: made by Milton Owen, second MOTION PASSED. MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 10: 17 For: Bissonette, to come out of Executive Session, at MOTION NO. 19: made by Francis Crawford, by Curtis Bissonette, question by Cheryl Owen, Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield 3:42 pm. second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Lisa to acknowledge the receipt of the Old Agency MOTION NO. 31: made by Cheryl Owen, second MOTION NO. 4: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 37: 14 For: Jackson, to approve the Tribal Vice-Chairman District Minutes for the meeting held August by Curtis Bissonette, question by Francis second by Lisa Jackson, question by Cheryl Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis report, as presented by Tribal Vice-Chairman 26, 2019. Crawford, to acknowledge the receipt of the Owen, to approve the Special Tribal Council Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Edmund Johnson Jr. Old Agency District Minutes for meeting held Enemy Swim District Minutes for the meeting Meeting Minutes of Friday, August 9, 2019. 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 19: 16 For: August 26, 2019: held July 25, 2019. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 4: 17 For: Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield 1. Approve Adult Membership: Nevaeh Enemy Swim District Minutes for meeting held Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield MOTION PASSED. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton Williams, Joseph Dunkley Jr., Iahna Cook, Josie July 25, 2019: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton Chairman. Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Felicia, Gerilyn Felicia, and Wanda Lee. 1. Accept New Membership: Ali Al- Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); MOTION NO. 11: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION PASSED. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 1 Abstained: 2. Approve Youth Membership: Mayahi, Angela Craine, Lindsey Eagle, Devon Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). second by Cheryl Owen, question by Milton Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Devan Benally, Aria Bertsch, Corvin Bursheim, Reczek, Trevon Ross, Gabriel Spinks, Terran 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Owen, to approve the revised DOT - Owen’s MOTION NO. 38: made by Francis Crawford, Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Crenshaw Bursheim, Curtis Bursheim, and Williams, Harriet Keeble, Jacinda Kills Straight, Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Bridge Replacement Project budget for FY2019, second by Curtis Bissonette, question by MOTION PASSED. Corey Bursheim Jr. and Justice Kills Straight. MOTION PASSED. as presented by Budget Supervisor Lexie Milton Owen, to have Attorney Greg Paulson of 3. Rescind motion #5 made by 2. Accept Youth Membership: Donovan Fancher. Brodeen & Paulson, PLLP, represent the Districts MOTION NO. 20: made by Lisa Jackson, Todd Marks from the August Special District Clark, Ethan Clark, Adrielle Ironstar, Jerrod MOTION NO. 5: made by Milton Owen, second WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 11: 17 For: that have been recently served with legal second by Cheryl Owen, question by Curtis Meeting. Longcrow, Cokayanajin Manning-Peters, by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Cheryl Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Winfield notices/requests for information. Bissonette, to approve the Tribal Secretary 4. Remove Steve Sandven on grounds Aaylah Rencountre, Jalaina Roberts, Brady Owen, to approve the Special Tribal Council Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Milton report, as presented by Tribal Secretary Myrna that he hasn’t presented an itemized bill to Smith, and Maizy Soldier. Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Council proceedings Thompson. council, and from history of overbilling and 3. Have Liz Anderson bring more WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 5: 17 For: Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Continued on Page 18 WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 20: 17 For: what occurred down at the Lower Sioux information on the smoking/non-smoking Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, Oct. 9, 2019 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 17 Milton Owen, to authorize the payment to Director Dr. Sherry Johnson. Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- Tribal Council proceedings Vernal Donnell to complete his land exchange MOTION NO. 54: made by Curtis Bissonette, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 62: 14 For: Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent Continued from Page 17 with the Tribe, in the amount of $18,839.30, second by Lisa Jackson, question by Cheryl Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. with the Section 7-Land Acquisition budget Owen, to approve the Consulting Agreement Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Chairman. MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 38: 9 For: as the funding source, as presented by Realty with Dakotah Sewing and Such, to provide Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); MOTION PASSED. Milton Owen (2); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Manager Jerry Eastman. traditional dress making services for the Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. MOTION NO. 75: made by Curtis Bissonette, Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 45: 14 For: Yukini Project, in the amount of $9,440.00, 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal MOTION NO. 69: made by Francis Crawford, second by Cheryl Owen, question by Edmund Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 5 Opposed: Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis with the Wiyukcan ka Ecunpi Grant as the Chairman. second by Lisa Jackson, question by Edmund Johnson Jr., to authorize the reimbursement to Cheryl Owen (3); Lisa Jackson (2). 0 Abstained. Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); funding source, and to authorize Tribal MOTION PASSED. Johnson Jr., to allocate an additional Tiospa Zina Tribal School, for HP Chromebooks 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Chairman Donovan White to execute the $100,000.00 to the Tribal Roads Department and accessories for K-2 students, in the amount Chairman. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Agreement, pending legal review, as presented MOTION NO. 63: made by Curtis Bissonette, for FY 2019, for repairs/maintenance bills for of $10,000.00, with the Wiyukcan ka Ecunpi MOTION PASSED. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal by Education Director Dr. Sherry Johnson. second by Milton Owen, question by Lisa vehicles and equipment, with Gaming revenue grant as the funding source, as presented by Chairman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 54: 12 Jackson, to approve the Education Office as the funding source, and that these funds Education Director Dr. Sherry Johnson. Note: Big Coulee District did not have a District MOTION PASSED. For: Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); report, as presented by Education Director Dr. will be reimbursed from Tribal Roads when WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 75: 9 For: meeting in August 2019. Francis Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Sherry Johnson. they receive their funding for upcoming road Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis MOTION NO. 46: made by Curtis Bissonette, Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2). 1 Opposed: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 63: 14 For: projects, as presented by Tribal Vice-Chairman Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- Note: Long Hollow District did not have a second by Milton Owen, question by Cheryl Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Abstained: Tribal Vice- Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Edmund Johnson Jr. Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent District meeting in August 2019. Owen, to authorize the payment to Tri-State Chairman (1). 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 69: 14 For: From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Building Center, in the amount of $5,391.00, for Tribal Chairman. Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 39: made by Francis Crawford, Game Fence materials, with the Fish & Wildlife MOTION PASSED. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); second by Curtis Bissonette, question by budgets as the funding source, as presented by 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); MOTION NO. 76: made by Curtis Bissonette, Edmund Johnson Jr., to approve the District Manager Charlene Miller. MOTION NO. 55: made by Lisa Jackson, second Chairman. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. second by Cheryl Owen, question by Francis Chairman’s Association (DCA) report, as WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 46: 14 For: by Cheryl Owen, question by Francis Crawford, MOTION PASSED. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Crawford, to approve the request from Tribal presented by DCA Members; Kenneth Johnson, Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis to approve the Agreement with Houghton Chairman. Education Director Dr. Sherry Johnson, for the Norma Perko, Jessie Chanku, Jesse Larsen, Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co., for Math MOTION NO. 64: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION PASSED. reduction of 2018-2019 instructional hours for Darwin James, Karen White, Nathan Shepherd, Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Expressions books in Dakotah language, in the second by Louis Johnson, question by Cheryl the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Schools, and Jacky White. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. amount of $15,975.00, with the Wiyukcan ka Owen, in resolution form, to enroll into MOTION NO. 70: made by Francis Crawford, due to the extreme winter and spring weather. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 39: 14 For: 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Ecunpi Grant as the funding source, and to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate the nine (9) second by Louis Johnson, to adjourn. The amount of snow, ice, and subsequent Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Chairman. authorize Tribal Chairman Donovan White to applicants as listed in Exhibit A, as presented MEETING ADJOURNED 12:28PM. flooding that the Northeast corner of South Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); MOTION PASSED. execute the Agreement, pending legal review, by Recording Secretary Verlyn Beaudreau. Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, Dakota received was tremendous. The Schools Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); as presented by Education Director Dr. Sherry Barse, Ariah Rosanna Eagle, Josiah Recording Secretary will continue to make every effort to make up Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. MOTION NO. 47: made by Cheryl Owen, second Johnson. Robert Young every educational day lost. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal by Lisa Jackson, question by Curtis Bissonette, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 55: 14 For: Edgar, Buckley Lane Goodteacher, Haven SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 76: 9 For: Chairman. to approve the Realty Office report, as Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Grace Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 4:52 PM Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis MOTION PASSED. presented by Realty Manager Jerry Eastman. Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Johnson, Laila Angeline Nord, TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 47: 14 For: Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Matthew John Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent MOTION NO. 40: made by Francis Crawford, Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Owen, Cason Lorenzo Renville, TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. second by Curtis Bissonette, to adjourn. Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Phoenix Magnus BIG COULEE: Lisa Jackson MOTION PASSED. MEETING ADJOURNED 3:47PM. Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Chairman. Renville, Remi Rose BUFFALO LAKE: Louis Johnson Respectfully Submitted, Lindsey Abraham, Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 64: 14 For: ENEMY SWIM: Cheryl Owen MOTION NO. 77: made by Francis Crawford, Recording Secretary Asst. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford second by Louis Johnson, question by Curtis Chairman. MOTION NO. 56: made by Curtis Bissonette, Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); LONG HOLLOW: Curtis Bissonette, to approve the Agreement on REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING MOTION PASSED. second by Lisa Jackson, question by Milton Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Bissonette Indian Employment and Contracting Related Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 9:00 AM Owen, to approve the July 2019 CACFP Food Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Requirements for Highway Construction and TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers MOTION NO. 48: made by Lisa Jackson, second report for Head Start & Early Head Start, as 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Maintenance within the Historic Boundaries of by Cheryl Owen, question by Edmund Johnson presented by Education Director Dr. Sherry Chairman. HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. the Lake Traverse Reservation, with the South TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jr., to approve the resolution, “Sisseton- Johnson. MOTION PASSED. (suspended pending hearing) Dakota Department of Transportation, and to BIG COULEE: Lisa Jackson Wahpeton Oyate Proclamation - 2020 Census”, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 56: 14 For: Resolution No. SWO-19-089 OLD AGENCY: Milton Owen authorize Tribal Chairman Donovan White to BUFFALO LAKE: Louis Johnson with change, as presented by Community Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis execute the Agreement, as presented by TERO ENEMY SWIM: Cheryl Owen Planner Crystal Owen. Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); MOTION NO. 65: made by Edmund Johnson TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman Director DelRay German. LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 48: 14 For: Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Jr., second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Donovan White WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 77: 9 For: LONG HOLLOW: Curtis Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Milton Owen, in resolution form, to enroll into Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Bissonette Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate the twenty (20) TRIBAL EXECUTIVES ABSENT: Tribal Vice- Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- OLD AGENCY: Milton Owen Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Chairman. applicants as listed in Exhibit B, as presented Chairman Edmund Johnson Jr. (travel) and Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. MOTION PASSED. by Recording Secretary Verlyn Beaudreau. Tribal Secretary Myrna Thompson (travel) From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Akipa, Sai’cye Bagola, Justin Gordon III MOTION PASSED. HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. Chairman. MOTION NO. 57: made by Curtis Bissonette, Bernard, Hensley June Bursheim, CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman Donovan (suspended pending hearing) MOTION PASSED. second by Myrna Thompson, question by Lisa Aria Marie Lavonne White called the meeting to order at 4:52 PM MOTION NO. 78: made by Cheryl Owen, Resolution No. SWO-19-088 Jackson, to approve the August 2019 Budget/ Bursheim, Brooks Brian Crowfeather, with one (1) Executive and five (5) Council second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Louis TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman Expense Report for Head Start and Early Head Selena Loretta members from seven (7) Districts answering Johnson, to approve the Dakota Western Donovan White, Tribal Vice-Chairman Edmund MOTION NO. 49: made by Curtis Bissonette, Start, as presented by Education Director Dr. Fischer, Maliyah Eugenia Miller, Hazen Roll Call. Corporation report, as presented by General Johnson Jr., and Tribal Secretary Myrna second by Lisa Jackson, question by Cheryl Sherry Johnson. Lorenz Manager Robert Huff. Thompson Owen, to approve the Planning Department WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 57: 14 For: Montano, Evah Kimberly Redwing, MOTION NO. 71: made by Francis Crawford, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 78: 9 For: report, as presented by Interim Director Harold Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Michaela Rose second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman Donovan Hill. Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Rencountre, Harlow Alene Rencountre, Louis Johnson, to approve the resolution, Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- White called the meeting to order at 9:28 AM WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 49: 14 For: Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Penelope Bo “Suspension of Tribal Council Member Winfield Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent with three (3) Executives and six (6) Council Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Stevenson, Mileena Abigail Torres, Amalia Rondell Jr.” From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. members from seven (7) Districts answering Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Olette WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 71: 8 For: MOTION PASSED. Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Lake Traverse Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Chairman. Torres, Brooklyn Marie Torres, Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis District said by Buffalo Lake Tribal Council Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. MOTION PASSED. Michael Andres Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2). 2 Opposed: Note: Tribal Secretary Myrna Thompson Member Louis Johnson. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Wanna, Vince Christian Westerman, Lisa Jackson (2). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From now present at the meeting. Chairman. MOTION NO. 58: made by Lisa Jackson, second Sebastian James Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION NO. 41: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION PASSED. by Milton Owen, question by Cheryl Owen, White, Wayne Lord Yost, Devin Abbott MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 79: made by Francis Crawford, second by Milton Owen, question by Edmund to authorize Head Start to purchase a Cisco WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 65: 14 For: Resolution No. SWO-19-093 second by Cheryl Owen, question by Louis Johnson Jr., to approve the 2.5-acre Home Site MOTION NO. 50: made by Francis Crawford, Firewall for their internet, from Connecting Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Johnson, to approve the SWO Fuel, Inc. report, Lease for Morning Star Kitto, as recommended second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Lisa Point, in the amount of $6,170.72, with the Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); MOTION NO. 72: made by Lisa Jackson, as presented by General Manager James Bird. by the Reservation Planning Commission, and Jackson, to approve the Youth Department Head Start budgets as the funding source, as Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); second by Louis Johnson, question by Francis WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 79: 9 For: as presented by Realty Manager Jerry Eastman. report, as presented by Youth Coordinator presented by Education Director Dr. Sherry Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Crawford, to authorize the advertisement of a Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 41: 14 For: Derrick McCauley. Johnson. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Consultant to Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 50: 14 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 58: 14 For: Chairman. provide business/financial assessments for the Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 1 Abstained: Tribal Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis MOTION PASSED. SWO Economic Development Authority/Non- Secretary (1). 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Resolution No. SWO-19-090 gaming For-Profit businesses, with the Section Tribal Chairman. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); 7 budget as the funding source, as presented by MOTION PASSED. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. MOTION NO. 66: made by Curtis Bissonette, Tribal Chairman Donovan White. Chairman. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal second by Cheryl Owen, question by Edmund WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 72: 8 For: MOTION NO. 80: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION PASSED. Chairman. Chairman. Johnson Jr., in resolution form, to enroll into Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis second by Cheryl Owen, question by Louis MOTION PASSED. MOTION PASSED. the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate the twelve (12) Crawford (2); Lisa Jackson (2). 2 Opposed: Curtis Johnson, to authorize I-29 Motel Manager MOTION NO. 42: made by Milton Owen, second applicants as listed in Exhibit C, as presented Bissonette (2). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. Nicole DuMarce to have access to the I-29 Motel by Curtis Bissonette, question by Francis MOTION NO. 51: made by Curtis Bissonette, MOTION NO. 59: made by Lisa Jackson, second by Recording Secretary Verlyn Beaudreau. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. bank records so that she can compile financial Crawford, to approve the 2.5-acre Home Site second by Cheryl Owen, question by Lisa by Milton Owen, question by Edmund Johnson Abraham, Baker Allen Derby, MOTION PASSED. reports, and to have the Tribal Vice-Chairman Lease for Greg Maestas, as recommended by Jackson, to approve the reimbursement to Jr., to authorize Head Start to purchase Memphis James assist her with expediting the process. the Reservation Planning Commission, and as Tiospa Zina Tribal School, in the amount of updated Security cameras and accessories, Donnell, Ryah Catherine Gill, Ezekiel MOTION NO. 73: made by Francis Crawford, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 80: 9 For: presented by Realty Manager Jerry Eastman. $6,100.00, for the purchase of Ipads, with the from M2JK Inc., in the amount of $20,825.00, David second by Curtis Bissonette, to adjourn. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 42: 14 For: Wiyukcan ka Ecunpi Grant as the funding with the Head Start budgets as the funding Gill, Mahpiya Marie Gill, Wicahpi To MEETING ADJOURNED 4:55PM. Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis source, as presented by Education Director Dr. source, as presented by Education Director Dr. Kaaihue, Aunale’a Kaliko LaBatte, Bella Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 1 Abstained: Tribal Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Sherry Johnson. Sherry Johnson. Maxine Recording Secretary Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 51: 12 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 59: 12 For: LaBatte, Melani Vivia Doris Laughter, Voting: Tribal Chairman. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Milton Skylyn Mae REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING MOTION PASSED. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Crawford (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Michaels, Ninde Waabigwan Oliver, Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 9:00 AM Chairman. (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Dominic Liam Richard TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers MOTION NO. 81: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION PASSED. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 2 Absent From 2 Opposed: Francis Crawford (2). 0 Abstained. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 66: 14 For: second by Cheryl Owen, question by Curtis Vote: Milton Owen (2). 1 Not Voting: Tribal 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Bissonette, to approve the I-29 Motel report, as MOTION NO. 43: made by Curtis Bissonette, Chairman. Chairman. Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); BUFFALO LAKE: Louis Johnson presented by Manager Nicole DuMarce. second by Lisa Jackson, question by Milton MOTION PASSED. MOTION PASSED. Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); ENEMY SWIM: Cheryl Owen WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 81: 10 For: Owen, to approve the Perpetual Use Permit Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis for the SWO Buffalo Farm, for 2,261.31± acres MOTION NO. 52: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION NO. 60: made by Lisa Jackson, second 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal LONG HOLLOW: Curtis Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- of land, as recommended by the Reservation second by Cheryl Owen, question by Edmund by Cheryl Owen, question by Curtis Bissonette, Chairman. Bissonette Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Planning Commission, and as presented by Johnson Jr., to approve the reimbursement to approve the Head Start & Early Head Start MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Realty Manager Jerry Eastman. to Enemy Swim Day School, in the amount report, as presented by Education Director Dr. Resolution No. SWO-19-091 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Tribal Chairman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 43: 14 For: of $18,870.00, for Ipads, with the Wiyukcan Sherry Johnson. BIG COULEE: Lisa Jackson MOTION PASSED. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis ka Ecunpi Grant as the funding source, as WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 60: 14 For: MOTION NO. 67: made by Edmund Johnson Jr., HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); presented by Education Director Dr. Sherry Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis second by Milton Owen, question by Curtis Rondell Jr. (suspended pending hearing) MOTION NO. 82: made by Francis Crawford, Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Johnson. Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Bissonette, in resolution form, to relinquish OLD AGENCY: Milton Owen second by Louis Johnson, question by Edmund Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 52: 12 For: Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); from enrollment with the Sisseton-Wahpeton (medical) Johnson Jr., to allocate $150,000.00 to the 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Oyate the three (3) applicants as listed in Dakota Crossing Grocery Store for repayment Chairman. Crawford (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Curtis Bissonette 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Exhibit D, as presented by Recording Secretary TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman of equipment from Energy Solution Partners, MOTION PASSED. (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary Chairman. Verlyn Beaudreau. Donovan White, Tribal Vice-Chairman Edmund with Gaming carryover as the funding source, (1). 0 Opposed. 2 Abstained: Milton Owen MOTION PASSED. Bearstail, Arlene Esther - to enroll with Three Johnson Jr., and Tribal Secretary Myrna as presented by Tribal Vice-Chairman Edmund MOTION NO. 44: made by Francis Crawford, (2). 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Affiliated Tribes Thompson (9:50) Johnson Jr. second by Cheryl Owen, question by Curtis Chairman. MOTION NO. 61: made by Curtis Bissonette, Sarnowski, Christina Bernice - to enroll with WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 82: 10 For: Bissonette, to approve the draft resolution, MOTION PASSED. second by Lisa Jackson, question by Cheryl Oneida Tribe CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman Donovan Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis “Authorizing Request and Approving Owen, to approve the BIE SWO Tribal Sarnowski, Sandra Elizabeth (Thomas) - to White called the meeting to order at 9:16 AM Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- Withdrawal of ILCA Land Purchase Funds Held MOTION NO. 53: made by Francis Crawford, Education Department budget for FY 2020, enroll with Oneida Tribe with two (2) Executives and four (4) Council Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. in Trust by OST to Purchase On-Reservation second by Cheryl Owen, question by Lisa as presented by Education Director Dr. Sherry WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 67: 14 For: members from seven (7) Districts answering 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Trust or Restricted Interests from Timothy Jackson, to approve the Consulting Agreement Johnson. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Lake Traverse Tribal Chairman. Ironstar”, 2.17 acres, in the amount of with Virginia Dolney, to provide evaluation WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 61: 14 For: Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); District said by Gerald Heminger Jr. MOTION PASSED. $6,933.33, as recommended by the Reservation services for the Wiyukcan ka Ecunpi Project, in Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Planning Commission, and as presented by the amount of $15,996.00, with the Wiyukcan Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. MOTION NO. 74: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION NO. 83: made by Curtis Bissonette, Realty Manager Jerry Eastman. ka Ecunpi Grant as the funding source, and to Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal second by Cheryl Owen, question by Curtis second by Francis Crawford, question by Louis WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 44: 14 For: authorize Tribal Chairman Donovan White to Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Chairman. Bissonette, to accept the bid from Lakeside Johnson, to appoint Tribal Vice-Chairman Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis execute the Agreement, pending legal review, 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal MOTION PASSED. Construction, for the renovations to the house Edmund Johnson Jr. as the Ex-officio for the Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); as presented by Education Director Dr. Sherry Chairman. Resolution No. SWO-19-092 located at the North Buffalo Farm, and to Dakota Crossing Grocery Store, as requested by Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Johnson. MOTION PASSED. include the repairs to the deck if Lakeside Assistant Manager Christylee Jensen. Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 53: 14 For: MOTION NO. 68: made by Edmund Johnson Jr., Construction can complete the project for WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 83: 8 For: 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis MOTION NO. 62: made by Curtis Bissonette, second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Cheryl the budgeted amount, with the Lease Income Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Chairman. Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); second by Lisa Jackson, question by Cheryl Owen, to approve the Enrollment Office report, budget as the funding source, and to authorize Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2). 0 Opposed. 1 MOTION PASSED. Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Owen, to authorize the payment to Marco, for as presented by Recording Secretary Verlyn Tribal Chairman Donovan White to execute the Abstained: Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 1 Absent Resolution No. SWO-19-087 Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. the copier/printer Maintenance Agreement Beaudreau. Contract, pending legal review, as presented by From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal with the Dakota Language Institute, in the WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 68: 14 For: Realty Manager Jerry Eastman. Tribal Chairman. MOTION NO. 45: made by Curtis Bissonette, Chairman. amount of $13,241.09, with the DLI budget as Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 74: 9 For: MOTION PASSED. second by Francis Crawford, question by MOTION PASSED. the funding source, as presented by Education Crawford (2); Milton Owen (2); Lisa Jackson (2); Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Page 18 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - Oct. 9, 2019 MOTION NO. 84: made by Francis Crawford, 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: second by Cheryl Owen, question by Curtis Tribal Chairman. Bissonette, to approve the Dakota Crossing MOTION PASSED. (As amended via Motion No. Grocery Store report, as presented by General 4, of 10/3/19) Manager Todd O’Riley and Assistant Manager Christylee Jensen. MOTION NO. 93: made by Myrna Thompson, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 84: 9 For: second by Cheryl Owen, question by Francis Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Crawford, to approve the resolution, Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- “Concurrent Prosecution Clarification”, as Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent presented by Tribal Chairman Donovan White. From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 93: 6 For: Tribal Chairman. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Tribal MOTION PASSED. Secretary (1); Tribal Chairman (1). 5 Opposed: Curtis Bissonette (2); Francis Crawford (2); MOTION NO. 85: made by Francis Crawford, Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent The Annual Meeting will be held in the SWO Tribal Administration Building from 5:00-7:00 p.m. second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Louis From Vote. 0 Not Voting. Johnson, to approve the District Day Contract MOTION PASSED. Come and take part in the annual business meeting and celebrate our 40th Anniversary! form, for Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel Resolution No. SWO-19-094 Convention Center, as presented by DNGE CFO Sisseton-Wahpeton Federal Credit Union Weston Quinn. Note: Motion No. 93 resulted in a tie vote. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 85: 9 For: The Tribal Chairman’s vote was required to P.O. Box 627 - Veterans Memorial Drive - Agency Village, SD Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis break the tie. Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent MOTION NO. 94: made by Francis Crawford, 605-698-3462 From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: second by Edmund Johnson Jr., question by Tribal Chairman. Curtis Bissonette, to authorize the repairs to MOTION PASSED. the roof and ceiling of Karen & Jacky White’s house, in the amount of $7,500.00, with the MOTION NO. 86: made by Curtis Bissonette, TERO Money Market account as the funding second by Cheryl Owen, question by Francis source, Crawford, to authorize Dakota Magic Casino WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 94: 6 For: to purchase an Everi Jackpot Redemption Louis Johnson (1); Francis Crawford (2); Curtis Terminal, accessories, and software, from Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 4 Banker’s Equipment Service, Inc., in the Opposed: Cheryl Owen (3); Tribal Secretary (1). amount of $57,705.00, as presented by DNGE 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: CFO Weston Quinn. Tribal Chairman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 86: 9 For: MOTION PASSED. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- MOTION NO. 95: made by Francis Crawford, Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Louis From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Johnson, to authorize the Dakota Language Tribal Chairman. Institute to purchase printing equipment, from MOTION PASSED. Marco, as a sole source purchase, in the total amount of $34,189.00, with the DLI budget MOTION NO. 87: made by Francis Crawford, as the funding source, as presented by DLI second by Edmund Johnson Jr., question by Manager Tammy DeCoteau. Louis Johnson, to authorize Dakota Sioux WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 95: 10 For: Casino to purchase a 2015 John Deere 524K Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis loader, from RDO Equipment Co., in the Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- amount of $115,000.00, as presented by DNGE Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. CFO Weston Quinn. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 87: 9 For: Tribal Chairman. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis MOTION PASSED. Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent MOTION NO. 96: made by Edmund Johnson Jr., From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: second by Francis Crawford, question by Louis Tribal Chairman. Johnson, to allocate an additional $6,000.00 MOTION PASSED. to the Administration Building budget for FY2019, with the TERO Money Market account MOTION NO. 88: made by Curtis Bissonette, as the funding source, as presented by Budget second by Cheryl Owen, question by Louis Supervisor Lexie Fancher. Johnson, to approve the Dakota Nation Gaming WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 96: 9 For: Enterprise report, the Dakota Magic Casino Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis & Hotel report, and the Dakota Connection Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- Casino & Bingo report, as presented by DNGE Chairman (1). 1 Opposed: Tribal Secretary (1). CFO Weston Quinn; and to approve the Dakota 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Sioux Casino & Hotel report, as presented by Tribal Chairman. Interim General Manager Dean Price. MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 88: 9 For: Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis MOTION NO. 97: made by Francis Crawford, Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- second by Edmund Johnson Jr., question by Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent Curtis Bissonette, to approve the revised From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Property & Supply Income budget for FY Tribal Chairman. 2019, as presented by Budget Supervisor Lexie MOTION PASSED. Fancher. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 97: 9 For: cene a week ago at Dakota Connection Casino: Paving crew doing a make-over on the driveways MOTION NO. 89: made by Francis Crawford, Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis and parking lot. second by Louis Johnson, question by Curtis Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- S Bissonette, to authorize the payment to Titan Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 1 Abstained: Tribal Machinery, for repairs to the Case loader, in Secretary (1). 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: the amount of $11,669.45, with the Facilities Tribal Chairman. 7 budget…”, and to leave the funds in MOTION NO. 102: made by Francis Crawford, Management budget as the funding source, as MOTION PASSED. those accounts until all the bills are paid, as second by Cheryl Owen, to adjourn. presented by Interim Facilities Manager Breon presented by Tribal Vice-Chairman Edmund MEETING ADJOURNED 3:43PM. Lake. MOTION NO. 98: made by Francis Crawford, Johnson Jr. Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 89: 9 For: second by Edmund Johnson Jr., question by WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 101: 10 For: Recording Secretary Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Cheryl Owen, to approve the revised Dakota Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- Language Institute Income budget for FY2019, Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent as presented by Budget Supervisor Lexie Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Fancher. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 98: 10 For: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis MOTION PASSED. Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- MOTION NO. 90: made by Myrna Thompson, Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. second by Cheryl Owen, question by Edmund 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Johnson Jr., to authorize the Planning Tribal Chairman. Department to purchase 16,000 gallons of MOTION PASSED. fuel from Fuel Inc. at the contract price, for emergency assistance, with the WAPA account MOTION NO. 99: made by Myrna Thompson, as the funding source, as presented by Interim second by Francis Crawford, question by Cheryl Planning Director Michael Roberts. Owen, to approve the FY 2020 Budget Matrix - WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 90: 10 For: Option 1, with revisions, as recommended by Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis the SWO Tribal Executives, and as presented Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- by Budget Supervisor Lexie Fancher, to include: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. salary adjustments, no COLAs, no work 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: performance, Holiday incentive at $250, Boards Tribal Chairman. & Committees reduced to $100/regular meeting MOTION PASSED. and $50/special meeting, REB at $1,500/election day, DEB at $750/election day, and Animal MOTION NO. 91: made by Francis Crawford, Control Officer at 24 hours/week. (Motion second by Louis Johnson, question by Cheryl rescinded via Motion No. 5, of 10/3/19) Owen, to have Realty Manager Jerry Eastman WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 99: 9 For: begin to look for for suitable tracks of land to Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis secure 2,000 total acres in North and South Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Dakota for expansion of the SWO Hemp Secretary (1). 1 Opposed: Tribal Vice-Chairman Project, for next year’s growing season. (1). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 91: 10 For: Voting: Tribal Chairman. Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis MOTION PASSED. (Motion rescinded via Motion Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- No. 5, of 10/3/19) Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: MOTION NO. 100: made by Francis Crawford, Tribal Chairman. second by Louis Johnson, question by Curtis MOTION PASSED. Bissonette, to grant the request from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for an extension MOTION NO. 92: made by Myrna Thompson, to our P.L. 93-638 Law Enforcement Contract second by Cheryl Owen, question by Francis for FY 2019 and for a 30-day extension for their Crawford, to hire Joseph F. Halloran of the review of our proposed FY 2020 Contract. Jacobson Law Group, as a temporary Special WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 100: 10 For: Attorney, to represent the Sisseton-Wahpeton Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis Oyate in two matters: (1) the Shakopee Loan Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- Agreement; and (2) the Tribal Court lawsuit of Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Debra Flute, Megan LaFromboise, and Shaun 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Eastman v. Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Tribal Chairman. Lake Traverse Reservation, and the Chairman MOTION PASSED. is authorized to execute a standard attorney contract at the same rate as outside legal, MOTION NO. 101: made by Francis Crawford, pending legal review. (As amended via Motion second by Curtis Bissonette, question by Louis No. 4, of 10/3/19) Johnson, to rescind Tribal Council Motion WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 92: 10 For: No. 17, of 9/10/19, “to transfer the remaining Cheryl Owen (3); Louis Johnson (1); Francis balance of $58,000.00 from the Economic Crawford (2); Curtis Bissonette (2); Tribal Vice- Development Authority/Non-gaming For- Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Profit entities accounts, back into the Section Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, Oct. 9, 2019 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 19 Services for Homeless

Wacinyan Tipi (House of Hope) is located at Agency Village, SD (previous Tribal administration building). Services are available 24 hours/7 days a week for WANT TO BUY SWO Tribal members and DISABLED AUTOMOBILES their families. The shelter & OTHER RECYCLABLE provides an alcohol and VEHICLES drug free temporary Robert 698-4812 housing; individual/family Ryan 268-4130 rooms may stay up to 90 ~ALSO CALL FOR~ days or a night unit at USED PARTS & TIRES a first come/first serve basis. All individuals will need to complete a Wacinyan Tipi application and SWO Sex Offenders form. If you would like additional information or check on the availability All Your Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of space, you may contact security officer protects Building Needs The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Enemy Swim Day School a staff member at 605-698- company assets and provides is seeking to fill the following Community Education 2020. a safe environment for From Start to position(s): Coordinator customers and employees. Finish! Brownfields Coordinator, OEP Enemy Swim Day School has Exhibit a friendly, helpful Cook, Head Start an opening for a Community Convention Center Department: School Diploma or GED is and courteous manner when 1520 SD Hwy 10 Assistant, Tribal Chairman Education Coordinator Event Staff (1 Full-Time- required. Minimum of (2) dealing with the customers Sisseton, SD Closing Date: October 18th, 2019 for the 2019-2020 school (Female), 3 Temporary) Day- years Kitchen Management/ and employees. Maintains @04:30PM year, 11-month calendar. some evenings Supervisory position. Effective security activities and (605) 698-3421 Parole Agent, Department of Qualifications: Associate’s Hotel Department: communication skills. Must performs credit transactions Parole Degree preferred in Public Room/Laundry Attendant (5 be computer literate with adhering to company, Tribal, Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel Teacher (2 positions), Head Start Relations or, experience in Full-Time) 8:00 am to finish proficiency in Excel. General State and Federal guidelines. Job Openings Bus Driver/Custodian, Head special events planning, Housekeeping Department: Experience with: Inventory Work closely with Casino & Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is Start community development, Attendant (10 Full-Time) where Management. Will be exposed Hotel Management. seeking to fill the following Teacher, Early Head Start After School Programs, needed to noise and tobacco smoke. REQUIREMENTS: High position(s): Teacher Aide, Early Head Start working with children and Closing Date: October 11, 2019 at Will be stooping, bending, School Diploma or GED FOOD SERVICE: Young Child Wellness grant writing. Working 4:00 p.m. standing for long periods equivalent. Must have basic *LINE COOK (2 Full-Time) Behavioral Specialist (half- knowledge of computers Starting Wage: D.O.E. of time, or lifting up to 50 computer skills. Ongoing GENERAL FUNCTION: The time), LAUNCH and software programs. If High School Diploma or GED lbs. Ability to with stand training through Dakota purpose for this position is In-House Attorney, Tribal interested please pick up required for most positions. temperatures (hot/cold) while Nation Gaming Enterprise to assist the Cook I, Cook Executive Committee an application from the Two identifications documents working in the food service and respective security III, and shift supervisor. Sexual Assault Advocate, business office or visit our required upon hire. facility. Will be required to department policy and Safely prepare quality food Behavioral Health website: www.esds.us under If interested please submit work overtime, rotate shifts, procedures. Medical aid products for customers and Positions Open Until Filled Employment Opportunities. application to Human work holidays and weekends. training in CPR and First employees. Maintain positive Application and job description For more information about Resources Department 16849 Ability to handle diverse Aid. Complete departmental communications to ensure information can be seen at the position call (605) 947- 102nd Street SE Hankinson situations and/or people. Must training program including the smooth operation of the SWO Human Resources 4605 or (888) 825-7738 and ND 58041 For complete Job obtain an Employee/ Non CPR, first aid, and TAM. department and promote the Office or http://www. ask for Rebecca Dargatz for Description contact James Gaming License upon hire. Must complete a 90 day highest degree of customer swo-nsn.gov/contact/ details. Indian preference Neconish 701-634-3000 ext. This position will close on probation period. Must be satisfaction. employment. Application policies apply. Open until 2582 Indian Preference will October 18, 2019 at 4pm. licensable by SWO Gaming REQUIREMENTS: High can be downloaded from filled. apply / EEO (Please Provide Indian Preference will apply / Commission. Must be able to school diploma or G.E.D. “Apply Now” and emailed to 40-2tc Tribal Enrollment) Must EEO. work irregular hours. Must equivalent. One year of [email protected] or be licensable by the SWO Contact the Human Resources be dependable, punctual, cooking experience in [email protected]. Dakota Magic Casino Gaming Commission. Department for complete job some knowledge in handheld operating fryers, broilers, and Contact can also be at Arnold Job Openings descriptions at 1-800-658- radios, and writing reports. grills. Must have the ability Williams 698-8238 or Denise Accounting Department: Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel 4717 ext. 1652. Law Enforcement or Security to stoop, bend, and stand for Hill 698-8251 with questions. Revenue Audit Clerk (Full-Time) Job Openings If interested please fill out an background useful. Must long periods of time and lift (Tribal preference will apply). Day-rotating weekends Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is application and submit to: not have a felony on your up to 35 lbs. Must be flexible, seeking to fill the following Dakota Sioux Casino & record. Must be physically must work weekends and position(s): Hotel, Human Resources fit and able to lift 40+ lbs. holidays. Must obtain Non- Wac’ang’a is a non profit organization for victims and their *FOOD SERVICE: Department, 16415 Sioux Must complete all security children of domestic violence and sexual assault. Gaming license upon hire. FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR Conifer Road, Watertown, SD certifications within a year of These positions will be OPEN Wac’ang’a provides emergency shelter and direct services. (1 Full-Time) 57201. hire in accordance with the UNTIL FILLED. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse GENERAL FUNCTION: Gaming Commissions rules Indian Preference will apply / call our 24 hour crisis line at 605-698-4129. Open and Supervises and directs the Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel and regulations. EEO. closed support group meetings are available and overall functions of the Job Openings These positions will be OPEN Contact the Human Resources confidential. Food Service Department Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is UNTIL FILLED. Department for complete job Wac’ang’a Inc. on a specific shift, exhibits seeking to fill the following Indian Preference will apply / descriptions at 1-800-658- a friendly and courteous position(s): EEO. 417 Veterans Ave. Sisseton 4717 ext. 1652. manner when dealing with SECURITY: Contact the Human Resources If interested please fill out an customers and all food service *SECURITY OFFICER (2 Full- Department for complete job application and submit to: SWO Victim/Witness Assistance Program personnel. Time) ROTATING descriptions at 1-800-658- Dakota Sioux Casino & Rhonda Kampeska, Coordinator REQUIREMENTS: High GENERAL FUNCTION: The 4717 ext. 1652. Hotel, Human Resources P.O. Box 509 – Agency Village, SD If interested please fill out an 605-698-2022 Department, 16415 Sioux SERVICES: application and submit to: Conifer Road, Watertown, SD *VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE IN TRIBAL COURT. Dakota Sioux Casino & 57201. * HELP YOU PREPARE PAPERWORK FOR PETITION FOR RESTRAINING/PROTECTION ORDERS FOR DOMESTIC Hotel, Human Resources VIOLENCE. Department, 16415 Sioux * HELP YOU PREPARE PAPERWORK FOR PETIONING FOR CUSTODY ALONG WITH YOUR RESTRAINING/ Minimum charge (20 words or less) $3 Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel PROTECTION ORDER. Conifer Road, Watertown, SD Additional, each word add $.15 Job Openings * WILL ASSIST IN TRANSPORTATING TO COUNSELING, COURT APPOINTMENTS. 57201. Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is * WILL ASSIST IN PREPAREING PAPERWORK FOR SD VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. * WILL ASSIST JUVENILES IF THEY ARE VICTIMS OF BULLYING,, ETC IN TRIBAL COURT. * WILL ASSIST ELDERLY VICTIMS OF ABUSE ACCORDING TO ELDERLY PROTECTION CODE. * WILL HELP YOU FIND A SHELTER ELSEWHERE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO STAY HERE ON THE RESERVATION If I cannot help you I will do my best to find the assistance you need.

Parents of children, birth to 5 years of age and Expectant mothers residing in the Lake Traverse Reservation area are invited to learn more about the Early Childhood Intervention Program’s services and meet the program staff. Hours of Operation: 8-4:30 Mon.-Fri. The Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) serves children birth to 5 years of age. Services provided: 1. Developmental screenings of children registered 2. Referral of children in need of services by the occupational, physical and speech therapists, as well as early childhood special education professionals to appropriate agencies 3. Home visits by Tracking and Intervention/ Family Liaison Paraprofessionals 4. Monthly Parent trainings Please call 605-698-4400, ext. 8366 or visit our office at the SWO Tribal Headquarters Bldg., Agency Village. Check our website at www.swoecip.com to find out current parent trainings or ECIP activities and post your comments or questions.

Page 20 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - Oct. 9, 2019 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Sisseton-Wahpeton Job Openings Federal Credit Union The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate is seeking to fill the following position(s): 45665 Veterans Memorial Drive – P.O. Box 627 Agency Village, SD 57262 Brownfields Coordinator, OEP Phone: (605) 698-3462 Cook, Head Start Fax: (605) 698-3907 Assistant, Tribal Chairman www.sisseton-wahpetonfcu.com 57201. hire. of Cage/Casino coin and chip Closing Date: October 18th, 2019 @04:30PM This position will close on assets. Assist in providing Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel October 9, 2019 at 4pm. an accurate count for daily Parole Agent, Department of Parole Job Openings Indian Preference will apply / service drops. Work in Teacher (2 positions), Head Start Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is EEO. accordance with all applicable Bus Driver/Custodian, Head Start seeking to fill the following Contact the Human Resources policies and procedures as position(s): Department for complete job stated in the Dakota Sioux Teacher, Early Head Start SURVEILLANCE: descriptions at 1-800-658- Casino Cage Employee Teacher Aide, Early Head Start *SURVEILLANCE OBSERVER 4717 ext. 1652. Manual. Young Child Wellness Behavioral Specialist (half-time), LAUNCH (1 Full- Time) ROTATING If interested please fill out an REQUIREMENTS: High school In-House Attorney, Tribal Executive Committee GENERAL FUNCTION: application and submit to: diploma or GED equivalent. Sexual Assault Advocate, Behavioral Health Responsible for monitoring Dakota Sioux Casino & Accounting background, the table games, slot activity, Hotel, Human Resources ability to work well with casino cage transactions, hard Department, 16415 Sioux numbers and computer Positions Open Until Filled and soft count procedures, as Conifer Road, Watertown, SD knowledge is required as well well as, all other non-gaming 57201. as willingness to be trained in Application and job description information can be seen at SWO Human Resources areas throughout the casino. these areas. Detail orientated, Office or http://www.swo-nsn.gov/contact/employment. Application can be REQUIREMENTS: High school Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel self-starter with ability to diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Job Openings work well with others. Ability downloaded from “Apply Now” and emailed to [email protected] or Ability to handle diverse Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is to lift 100 lbs. or more. Must [email protected]. Contact can also be at Arnold Williams 698-8238 or situations and or people. seeking to fill the following have a telephone. Heavy Denise Hill 698-8251 with questions. (Tribal preference will apply). Must work all shifts. (Day, position(s): lifting, moving, bending, Swing, Graveyard) Weekends COUNT: stretching, and standing seeking to fill the following tables and counting money. 4717 ext. 1652. and Holidays. Shifts will *TEAM MEMBER (1 Full-Time) rotate every 3 months. GENERAL FUNCTION: Trading post ads position(s): Must be licensable by DNGE If interested please fill out an Continued on Page 22 FOOD SERVICE: Non-Gaming. Stooping, application and submit to: Excellent verbal and written Responsible for the inventory *BUFFET WAIT STAFF (2 Full- bending, standing for long Dakota Sioux Casino & communication skills. Able to Time) periods of time, or lifting up Hotel, Human Resources sit for long periods of time in a GENERAL FUNCTION: To to 50lbs. Required to rotate Department, 16415 Sioux cool environment. Must obtain greet customers immediately, shifts, work holidays and Conifer Road, Watertown, SD a Key Gaming License upon Notice provide excellent customer weekends. Heipa District Members service, and to make sure the These positions will be OPEN The next scheduled District Meeting will be held customer has a wonderful UNTIL FILLED. Notice on Sunday, October 20th, 2019 at 11:00 am. dining experience. Indian Preference will apply / Enemy Swim District Members REQUIREMENTS: High School EEO. Potluck, so bring your favorite dish. Diploma or GED required. Contact the Human Resources Job Opening: Customer Service experience. Department for complete job The following board will be up for election at the Operate cash register, wait descriptions at 1-800-658- Security. Full-Time. Must be Alcohol & Drug October 20th meeting: Free. Toka Nuwan District Executives Youth Board (1 member) Chairman-Delbert “Roly” Hopkins Jr.: (605) 467- Deadline: Friday, October 18th, 2019 - 4 pm. 3669 Applications and more info. contact Enemy Swim Nominations taken off the floor. All nominees Vice Chairman-Nathan “Nate” Shepherd: (605) District Office: phone (605) 947-4319; fax (605) must be present. 41-2tc 467-9760 947-4873. Treasurer-Diantha Larson: (605) 880-2622 Secretary-Barbara “Barb” Jens: (605) 467-0347 Councilwoman-Cheryl Owen: (605) 419-1242 ESD Office: (605) 947-4319 Notice Notice ESD Fax: (605) 947-4873 Big Coulee District Members Long Hollow Youth Parent Meeting There will be a special meeting on Saturday, Monday, October 14th. 2019 October 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the 5:00 p.m. NOTICES SWO Constitution. Long Hollow District Center. BUFFALO LAKE DISTRICT MEMBERS There is an opening for Sergeant at Arms. Must October Monthly District Meeting be a member of BCD and must be able to keep The October District meeting will be held on Tuesday, order at all meetings. Those interested please October 22, 2019. Supper at 5:00 p.m. and the Notice submit you name to the BCD Secretary by 6PM Long Hollow District Meetings meeting to start at 6:00 p.m. All boards and 10/24/2019. committees are to submit 10 copies of your October 19th – Saturday - 10:00am-12:00pm minutes for the District meeting. November 23rd – Saturday - 10:00am-12:00pm Regular Meeting Dates: December 28th – Saturday - 10:00am-12:00pm District Halloween Youth Party Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 6PM Will be held on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 from Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 6PM Off the floor elections October Meeting for: 5:00-7:30 p.m. All Buffalo Lake District Youth ages Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 6PM 0-17 years old are invited. Supper will be served Constitution Revision LHD Youth Board-1 from 5:00-6:00. Halloween Contest will start at Big Coulee District Day at Dakota Magic Casino is LHD Pow Wow Committee-1 6:00 p.m. All youth wanting to participate of any on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 11 am-7 age must be in a full Halloween costume and not pm. Must have valid photo ID. just a mask. Be watching for a flyer to come out next week. This will be in the Tribal paper and at Attention our Facebook site. District Judicial Committee Member Parents of Lake Traverse District Youth BIG COULEE DISTRICT EXECUTIVES Tickets for Acres of Terror may be picked up The District is advertising for a Buffalo Lake District Norma Perko, Chairwoman: 605-924-6702 October 10, 2019 at the Lake Traverse District member 18 years or older to serve on the Judicial Lynn Halbert, Vice-Chairwoman: 605-268-3035 Center. Committee. An election will be held at the October Susie Rivera, Treasurer: 605-924-0956 Cell/Text or District Meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. 605-637-5155 Home There are qualifications that need to be met in Billy Kohl, Secretary: 605-268-3136 Cell/Text or order to sit on this board. If you are interested [email protected] please get in touch with the District Secretary ATTENTION Lisa Jackson, Councilwoman: 605-467-9739 LAKE TRAVERSE DISTRICT MEMBERS @ 605-237-3521 in order to pick up the written District Fax: 605-938-5475 qualification. DISTRICT EXECUTIVES TELEPHONE NUMBERS Birthday Funds for 18-54 Darwin James, Chairman: 605-268-3743 Given out only at the monthly District meeting. You Charles “Jacky” White, Vice-Chairman: 605-268-0726. must pick up your own birthday money. None will Chad Ward, Treasurer: 605-520-0625 be mailed out. You must provide a copy of your Teresa Thompson, Secretary: 605-419-1092 ID. (call after 4:30 p.m. M-F) TELEPHONE NUMBERS · Chairman Dickey Johnson – Cell #605-924-6215 · Councilman Louie Johnson – Cell # 605-951-4960 Notice · Vice-chairman John Lincoln – Cell # 605-924-0563 Old Agency District Members · Treasurer Kayline LaBelle – Cell # 605-927-9018 DISTRICT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS · Secretary Lisa Red Wing – Cell # 605-237-3521 JESSE LARSEN, CHAIRMAN (605) 924-1857 · Elderly Chairman Ronald Brant – #605-419-1191 JERMAINE EASTMAN, VICE-CHAIRWOMAN (605) · Elderly Vice-chairman Delia Welch 698-2122 927-9122 · Elderly Treasurer Wanda Johnson – Cell # 605-924- FRANCES CHANKU, SECRETARY (605) 956-0343 1575 DANI TWO STARS, TREASURER (605) 419-1109 · Elderly Secretary Deborah Heminger – Cell # 605- SARA HAYES, DISTRICT COORDINATOR (605) 698- 268-1791 7747 · SWO Elderly Cynthia Starr – 605-467-9954 District Center 698-7747 · The Buffalo Lanes – Kayline LaBelle - 605-927-9018 District Center email address -- bldistrict@ Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekdays. venturecomm.net Doors open at 9:00 a.m. each day.

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, Oct. 9, 2019 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 21 Need for part-time workers – as floor clerk, cashier, pack GED. Must be able to obtain a Employer. maker, paymaster and caller. Key Gaming License. Apply with the Human Resources Previous experience working Opening date: Thursday, Department, call or write with money preferred. Must October 3, 2019 for job description. Submit have good customer service Closing date: Wednesday, application to: Human Submitted by Crystal Owen members or board members of Please read the SWO Tribal skills, communication skills, October 9, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m. Resources Department SWO Community Planner Tribal Housing, members of the Council Resolution on the 2020 ability to get along with other. All positions will be exposed to Dakota Connection Casino, The SWO is seeking members community who are interested in Census Proclamation. Must be 21 years old, must noise & tobacco smoke. 46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton, for a Complete Count Committee helping to raise awareness about the If you are interested in being have a High school Diploma or Indian preference will apply/EEO SD 57262. (CCC) to assist with the 2020 census. involved in this very important Census. This committee will assist We need a representative from work please plan to attend a meeting will plan and implement locally- every district, we need input on how on October 16, 2019 at the SWO based outreach campaigns that to insure that everyone is counted in Administration Building from raise awareness of the census and the 20202 census because our count 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. with census ultimately increase self-response and of tribal representation is important representative Dew Bad Warrior. participation rates. to funding allocations in the future Please call Crystal Owen, SWO We need the help of but more important the count is to Community Planner 605-698-8214 community members, Tribal show the world that the Dakota’s the for more information. Program Managers, Tribal College tribal nations are growing, we are We count on you to be there! Students, Tribal employees, still here, no one can keep us down!

dependable & available to Porter (2) full-time, rotating Trading post ads Continued from Page 21 work any & all shifts. Must be shifts, day, swing, and at least 21 years old & have a graveyard, includes weekends High School diploma or GED. & holidays. Good customer for long periods of time. Deli Attendant (2) full-time, service skills; ability to Weekends are mandatory. rotating shifts, day, swing, operate necessary equipment Must obtain a Key Gaming and graveyard, includes and the physical ability to License upon hire. weekends & holidays. lift heavy objects up to 50 This position will be OPEN Ability to operate necessary lbs. or more. Have physical UNTIL FILLED. equipment. Physical ability mobility throughout facility Indian Preference will apply / to stand for long hours, clean, & surrounding grounds; EEO. lift heavy objects up to 30 dependable & available to Contact the Human Resources lbs., and restock inventory; work all shifts. Must be at Department for complete job 6 mos. Previous cooking least 18 years old. descriptions at 1-800-658- experience preferred, 6 mos. Opening date: Thursday, October 4717 ext. 1652. working with the public. 03, 2019 If interested please fill out an Knowledge of food preparation Closing date: Wednesday, application and submit to: safety requirements. Must October 9, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m. Dakota Sioux Casino & be dependable & available to All positions will be exposed to Hotel, Human Resources work any and all shifts. Must noise & tobacco smoke. Department, 16415 Sioux be at least 18 years old and Indian preference will apply/EEO Conifer Road, Watertown, SD have a High School Diploma Employer. 57201. or GED. Apply with the Human Resources Restaurant Department: Department, call or write Dakota Connection Casino Wait staff (2) full-time, rotating for job description. Submit Job Openings shifts, day, and swing, application to: Human C-Store Department: includes weekends & holidays. Resources Department Clerk/Cashier (2) full-time, Customer service skills, prior Dakota Connection Casino, rotating shifts, day, swing, experience with waiting on 46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton, and graveyard, includes tables and working with a SD 57262. weekends & holidays. cash register is preferred. Excellent customer service Must be able to multi-task. Dakota Connection Casino skills; math skills essential; Appropriate dress code. Have Job Openings ability to operate necessary the physical ability to stand Bingo Department: equipment; physical for prolonged periods of time. Rover (1) part-time, will be ability to lift moderate Must have a High school required to work any shift amounts of weight; previous diploma or GED & be at least assigned during Bingo hours, experience working with 18 years old. weekends & holidays. Will money preferred; strong Facilities/Maintenance be trained in all positions in organizational skills Department: the bingo department; such managing various functions;

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