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Volume 18 Issue 6

COUNCIL

Brian Pendleton President

Robert L. Larsen, Sr. Vice-President

Grace Goldtooth Treasurer

Earl Pendleton Secretary

Jane Steffen Assistant Secretary/ Treasurer

INSIDE T H IS ISS UE Health 2-5 GROUND BLESSING Environment 6-8 Housing 9 Lower Powwow Grounds Head Start 10 June 6th at 1:30 with royalty to follow. Historic Site 11-13 Council News 14 Education Banquet 15 NO ADVANCES IN JUNE Regalia Class 16 Community News 17-18 Rec. Calendar 19 WACIPI STIPEND Calendar 20 For Qualified Members

Thursday June 7th, 8:30 — 4 :30

Friday, June 8th, 8:30 -Noon LSIC Government Center

2 Health

HEALTH REMINDERS  FAMILY SPIRIT PROGRAM-Tiwahe ta nagi: Free program for expectant mothers and fathers from pregnancy and up to the child’s 3rd birthday, meet in home or a comfortable meeting space in the community, weekly, monthly according to your schedule. Contact Kortni Thul 507-697-8946.  GROCERY STORE TOURS- Please call Stacy at 697-8600 to set up a time and date for your group or individualized tour.  HEALTH CORRESPONDENCE-Bring mail and correspondence you receive into health department.  HOME HEALTH VISIT-Interested in a home health visit inclusive of blood pressure, blood glucose monitor- ing, health promotion, health concerns, medication management, hospital discharge visit? Contact Lower Sioux Community Health Nurse at 507-697-8940. • INSURANCE-CCStpa will cover electric breast pumps up to $300.00. • NUTRITION SERVICES OFFERED-If your Physician or primary care provider has referred you to a Registered Dietitian, please schedule an appointment with Stacy at 697-8600.  PARENTS OF NEWBORN BABIES: • Must visit the Health Department within the first thirty (30) day of Birth • Register for Health Insurance and Indian Health • If your newborn is not registered within the first thirty (30) days of birth there will not be insurance coverage • Your newborn will not be eligible for insurance until the open enrollment unless you follow these steps

 Check out the new Early Head Start Program by calling 507-697-8255!

JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP, COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND TEACHINGS FROM THE REDROAD TO WELLBRIETY

3 LOWER SIOUX ELDER NU TRITION PROGRAM MENU : JUNE 1, 2018 - JUNE 29, 2018 WICOZANI

Weekly Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Events Week 1 June 1

Elder’s Choice Day! Broasted Chicken Mashed potatoes/ gravy Corn Apple Crisp

Week 2 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8 41st Annual Broccoli Cheese Pot Roast Chef’s Salad w/ Tuna noodle hot dish Roasted Turkey LOWER SIOUX Potato Soup Parsley Butter Potato Western Dressing Cooked peas Breast w/ Gravy WACIPI Strawberry spring Cooked Carrots Breadstick Whole wheat bread Rustic Mashed June 8 –June 10

salad Whole wheat bread Blueberry Pie slice Potatoes Cornbread muffin slice Chef’s choice fruit Cooked Green Beans Yogurt Parfait w/ Chocolate Pudding Apple sauce Berries

Week 3 June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 Swedish Meatballs Taco Salad: Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Caesar Salad Three sister’s w/elbow Noodles Lean Ground Beef Garden salad with Wrap vegetable lasagna Cooked Green Beans Lettuce, Tomato, light ranch Fresh Grapes Strawberry spring Whole wheat bread Onion, Cheese, & Wheat dinner roll Angel Food w/ Ber- salad slice Salsa in a Tortilla Apple Sauce ries & Whipped Top- Breadstick Chef’s Choice Fruit Bowl ping Lemony fruit cup Chef’s Choice fruit Oatmeal choc. chip cookie

Week 4 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 Braised beef tips w/ Grilled Chicken Cranberry Pork Loin Spaghetti w/ Meat Elder’s Choice Day! gravy Sandwich Chops Sauce Liver and Onions mashed potatoes Bun w/Lettuce/ Seasonal cooked Garden Salad w/ Mashed Potatoes w/ Steamed mixed Tomato Vegetables Western Dressing gravy veggies Minestrone Soup Brown rice pilaf English Muffin Garlic Seasonal Vegetables wheat bread or roll Apple Crisp Banana pudding Bread Cornbread Chefs choice fruit square Chef’s choice fruit Cherry Pie

Week 5 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29

WISDOM STEPS Roast Pork Grilled Cheese Baked Lemon Pepper Garlic & Sage Meatloaf w/gravy Rec. Center Tenderloin Sandwich Fish Roasted Pork Parsley Butter 12:00pm - 1:00pm Rustic Mashed Tomato Soup Baked Potato Wild rice pilaf w/ Potatoes Thursday, June 28 Potatoes Pumpkin seed Cooked Broccoli vegetables Cooked Carrots California Medley spinach salad Berry Crisp Whole wheat bread Whole Wheat Dinner

Wheat Bread Apple Pie slice Roll DIABETES BINGO Angel Food w/ *Community Center Strawberry Rhubarb Chef’s Choice Fruit MPR at 1:00pm Berries & and Community Square Thursday, June 28 Whipped topping Health offices closed in observance of Indian Victory Day June 26th 4

THE LOWER SIOUX ELDER CAREGIVER SERVICES PROGRAM IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE WE HAVE A NEWLY STOCKED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LENDING CLOSET!

Current durable medical equipment available from the Lower Sioux Health Care Center lending closet includes: • Portable ramps, pill dispensers, rollator with seat and breaks, transport chairs, commodes and a portable hospital bed for end of life/hospice use in the home. • If you or a family member have a need for durable medical equipment, please call Stacy Hammer at: 697-8945 to find out if the equipment needed is available and in stock at the Lower Sioux Health Care Center lending closet. The ENP van is available for Elder’s needing transportation to and from the community center to enjoy their meal with oth- er Elder’s in the kitchen area for congregate services and for transportation to and from the grocery store: • The van is also handicap accessible, which will allow room for those Elder’s requiring their wheelchair for transporting. • Please call Gayle McCorkell at: 697-8016 if you would like to be transported to community center dining area for your meal service. Please call Gwen Kodet at: 697-8941 and leave a message if you need transportation to and from the grocery store. First come, first serve, maximum of 7 adults in one trip. Lower Sioux Caregiver Services Program Eligibility Requirements: Family caregiver* means an adult family member, or another individual, who is an informal provider of in-home and community care to an eligible elder or to an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. Respite care is care provided to a frail elder so that the caregiver can have a break.

Grandparents raising grandchildren - CHILD – The term “child” means an individual who is not more than 18 years of age or who is an individual with a disability. GRANDPARENT OR OLDER INDIVIDUAL WHO IS A RELATIVE CAREGIVER – a grand- parent or step-grandparent of a child, or a relative of a child by blood, marriage, or adoption who is 60 years of age or older and either (A) lives with the child; (B) is the primary caregiver of the child because the biological or adoptive par- ents are unable or unwilling to serve as the primary caregiver of the child; or (C) has the legal relationship to the child or is raising the child informally.

Clarification of services - In respect to Grandparents caring for Grandchildren, the Lower Sioux Title VI program (Elder Nu- trition Program) may utilize caregiver funds from the Native American Caregiver Support Program to provide respite and supplemental services to grandparents and relative caregivers. Funds may be provided to pay expenses such as summer camps and the SACC program that would allow grandparents a break from their daily caregiving responsibilities. Further- more, funds may be utilized to provide daycare services for facilities licensed under Lower Sioux Health and Social Ser- vices. • Grandparents raising Grandchildren will be allotted up to 24 hours of respite care per month. Families will be notified if allotments are adjusted due to changes in funding. • *Eligible family caregiver 60 years of age or older may receive up to 24 hours of respite care per month. Respite care can be provided in the home of the elder, the caregiver, or it can be provided at an out of home setting such as a senior center or adult day care center.

In order to begin services, and check for eligibility please contact Lower Sioux Title VI Director, Stacy Ham- mer, RDN, LD at 697-8945.

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Heat Exhaustion The body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt, usually through sweating. Symptoms ■ Rapid heart beat ■ Heavy sweating ■ Extreme weakness or fatigue ■ Dizziness ■ Nausea, vomiting ■ Irritability ■ Fast, shallow breathing ■ Slightly elevated body temperature First Aid ■ Rest in a cool area. ■ Drink plenty of water or other cool beverages. ■ Take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath.

Heat Stroke A condition that occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature and can cause death or permanent disability. Symptoms ■ High body temperature ■ Confusion ■ Loss of coordination ■ Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating ■ Throbbing headache ■ Seizures, coma First Aid ■ Request immediate medical assistance. ■ Move to a cool, shaded area. ■ Remove excess clothing and apply cool water to their body.

6 Office of Environment

GREEN SCAPING The Easy way to Greener, Healthier Yard Excerpt from EPA’S Green Scaping Brochure “Our yards are our outdoor homes: fun, beautiful, great spaces for relaxing. By taking care of our lawns and gardens properly, we can save money, time and help the environment. Green Scaping encompasses a set of landscaping practices that can improve the health and appearance of your lawn and garden while protecting and preserving natural resources.

By simply changing your landscape to a Green •Scape, you can save time and money and protect the environment.

Save time by landscaping with plants that require less care

Save money by eliminating unnecessary water and chemical use

Protect the environment by: • Conserving water supplies. • Using chemicals properly and only when necessary to keep waterways and drinking water clean. • Reducing yard waste by recycling yard trimmings into free fertilizer.

Put nature to work in your yard In nature, soil recycles dead plants into nutrients for new plant growth. Plants are adapted to the water, sun and soil available in their site. Maintaining a wide variety of healthy plants, soil organisms, beneficial insects and animals can keep most pests and diseases in check. By working with nature, you can have a great-looking yard that’s easier to care for, cheaper to maintain and healthier for families, pets, wildlife and the environment.

How?

Start with these five easy steps: 1. Build and maintain healthy soil with compost and mulch 2. Plant right for your site 3. Practice smart watering 4. Adopt a holistic approach to pest management 5. Practice natural lawn care Website: www.epa/gov/Greenscapes Brochure Website: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-04/documents/greenscaping_- _the_easy_way_to_a_greener_healthier_yard.pdf

Did you know … According to an EPA study, one 3hp lawn mower emits the same air pollution as 11 cars driving at 55 mph. Consider converting a portion of your lawn to Native grasses to reduce the amount of mowing (and reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions).

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The Steps to Planting a Native Grass Lawn: (by Stevie Daniels, author of The Wild Law Handbook: Alternatives to the Traditional front Lawn-1995): • Select the site with full sun and well-drained soil. • Buy the Seeds or Plugs • Clear existing vegetation • Assess the soil fertility • Rake the area smooth • If using plugs, plant them first, then seeds. Space the plugs about 12 inches about and scatter seed around them. If only using plugs, then plant 2 plugs per square foot. • Plant seeds: • For smaller area (<2,000 sq. ft) mix seed with sand or an inert material such as peat moss or vermiculite. For large areas use a drill seeder. • Rake the surface gently to mix in the seed and cover it with soil only ¼ to ½ inch deep. • Roll the Area to ensure that seeds have firm contact with the soil • Mulch the area with straw (not hay) • Water • Keep the seedbed moist until seedlings emerge. • Check the site and pull any leaves that have a broad (rounded) leaf • Control weeds by hand pulling when they first emerge Website: https://www.bbg.org/gardening/article/planting_a_native_grass_lawn

DON’T LET A TICK MAKE YOU SICK! What is a tick?

Ticks are related to spiders. They have 8 legs. But they don’t spin webs and they don’t eat insects. All ticks are small, but blacklegged ticks (sometimes called deer ticks) are very small. This is a blacklegged tick close-up: This is the actual size of blacklegged ticks during their different life stages: They are so tiny, it’s easy to mistake them for freckles or dirt. Sometimes they’re hard to see at all! Would it be hard to find these on a pet? Where do ticks live?

Ticks live in places where there is a lot of tall grass, shrubs, and leaves. Ticks wait for an animal (like a deer, a mouse, or a dog) or a person to walk by. Then they grab on to the animal or human. How do ticks bite us?

After climbing on a person or animal, ticks find a good place to attach themselves. They might hide in your hair, or behind the knee, even in your underwear! Then, the ticks bite into a person or animal’s skin and start drinking their blood. Tick bites don’t usually hurt, so you may not even notice it. The tick can stay attached for a few days. When it is full, it will fall off. What if I find a tick on me?

If you find a tick on your body, tell your parents or a teacher. They can use tweezers to pull it off. Then they should wash the bite with soap and water or disinfectant. An adult should use narrow tweezers to pull the tick straight up and out.

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BURN PERMIT REMINDER

To obtain a Burn Permit call Justice in the Office of the Environment at 697-8642

The Lower Sioux Burn Ordinance is in place to minimize the impact of undesirable environmental conditions and to regulate conduct related to burning within the authority of the Lower Sioux Indian Community. The

Community recognizes certain burning habits are unhealthy for wildlife and people. It damages not only the air quality, but also the soil and water. The Community strives to preserve the Community’s land, air, and wa- ter and to safeguard the health of the Members. Within the exterior boundaries of Lower Sioux, it is unlawful for any reason to set any fire unless it is attended at all times and he/she has first obtained a Burn Permit. You DO

NOT need a burn permit for the following: a) Warming and Food Preparation Fires, b) Ceremonial Fires, c)

Campfires, d) Fires Contained in an Approved Fire Pit.

Make sure the burn pile is only woody materials (trees, branches, twigs and leaves).

Prohibited Materials to Burn: Gas, Oils, Rubber plastics, Styrofoam, Tires and chemically treated materials such as railroad ties, Treated lumber, Composite shingles, Tar paper, Insulation, Composition board, Sheet rock, Wir- ing, Paint, Hazardous and Industrial Solid Waste.

EARTH DAY 2018

Although the weather didn’t cooperate for the clean-up portion of 2018 Earth Day event planned by the

Office of the Environment and the Rec Center Staff, the group did observe the spirit of Earth Day. The kids were able to learn more about how Earth Day started, and received T-Shirts, Frisbees and Kites.

9 Lower Sioux Housing

MHFA HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN Our 2017 Single family Request for Proposals Tiwahe Rehabilitation Loan Project in the amount of $532,500.00 has been approved by the Housing Board of Directors in October 2017. The goal of this new grant is to provide (15) Home Improvement Loans to community tribal members. Terms: • Borrow up to $35,000.00 for home repairs/renovations. • 5% Interest Rate • Monthly payment will be based on loan amount and term • Maximum 15-year repayment term Other terms & conditions may apply, please contact our Housing staff for further details and an application to meet your needs. Loans are disbursed on a first come, first serve basis for those who qualify, depending upon the availability of pro- gram funds.

MHFA MORTGAGE AWARD Lower Sioux Housing was awarded $1,050,000 in funding from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) to provide first time home buyer financing for 6 mortgages, 3 single family new construction homes and 3 single family existing homes, both on and off the reserva- tion. Housing continues to accept applications. Terms: • Loan not to exceed $240,000.00 • Loan cannot exceed appraised value of the home.  3.5% Interest Rate • Maximum 30-year repayment term Other terms & conditions may apply, please contact our Housing staff for further details and an application to meet your needs. Loans are disbursed on a first come, first serve basis for those who qualify, depending upon the availability of program funds.

NAHASDA HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS The NAHASDA Home Improvement loans are income based refer to the table below. Terms: • Borrow up to $20,000 for home repairs/renovations • 5% Interest Rate • Monthly payment will be based on loan amount and term • Maximum 8-year repayment term • Income Verification Required (last 2 years federal tax returns)

HUD Approved Income Limits: Family Size 2018 80% AMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 $47,150 $53,900 $60,600 $67,350 $72,750 $78,150 $83,550 $88,900

The 80% AMI income guidelines for 2018 are posted in the Housing Office. Area Median Income limits change each year and are effective the date that they are posted by HUD. Loans are disbursed on a first come, first served basis for those that qualify, depending upon the availability of program funds.

EMERGENCY LOAN PROGRAM The Emergency Loan Program continues to accept applications. If funds become depleted, applicants will be placed on a waiting list. During the winter heating season, applicants with heating system issues will be given priority for Emergen- cy Loans. Please contact the Housing Department if you are having home issues regarding heat, cooling, or water. Terms: • For emergency home repairs-applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis • $6,000 maximum loan • 5% Interest Rate • Maximum 30-month repayment term • $200 minimum monthly payment

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C̣aƞṡayapi Waḳaƞyeża Owayawa Ṭi Lower Sioux Early Head Start and Preschool Open and Free to All Families

We are always accepting applications for ages birth to five and are open to TENTATIVE OPERATING HOURS: anyone interested. We are expected to open Mid-July for our Center-Based Monday - Thursdays services. Our Expectant Families and Home-Based . Please find applications at the front desk of the government center or contact Mariah Wabasha at 507-697-8255 Drop Off: 7:45 am - 8:30 am or [email protected] to have one emailed/mailed to you. School Time: 8:30- 3:30 pm

Pick-Up: 3:30-4:15 pm Outreach: Our communication team has created a Facebook page. Please find it under Low- Fridays er Sioux Early Head Start and Preschool or by using this link: https:// Drop Off: 7:45 am - 8:30 am www.facebook.com/Lower-Sioux-Early-Head-Start-and-Preschool-373306636489600/ School Time: 8:30- 12:30 pm There will be a Dakota word of the day each day shared here. Please follow the page and watch for updates. Pick-Up: 12:30-1:00 pm We will have a booth at the Powwow on Sat. June 9th from 1-7pm. There will be a dunk tank as a fundraiser. Please come out and support dunking our volunteers. We are continuously expanding our community outreach. We currently have posters at: Tersteeg’s, Walmart Break Room, United Community Action, Snyders, LSHCC, Jackpot Junction break room, Jackpot Junction Employee Orientation Pack- ets, Oyate Gas Station, Dakota Wicoḣan, American Legion, Redwood Falls Public Library and Becker’s SuperValu. Organizations we have reached out to: Probation Offers of Redwood County, Lower Sioux Social Services, Lower Sioux Health Care Center, SEED, LSIC Police Department, Drug Task Force. Presentations have been conducted at: LSIC quarterly meeting in quarters 1 & 2, 2018, Redwood County Rotary Club, Redwood Valley Highschool and an information- al session, application fair, and meet and greet our staff at the LSIC multipurpose room. We have had booths at: Jackpot ADR, Spring Kick off at Jackpot Junction and*Coming soon: LS Wacipi, Jamberee, Parades, Redwood County Fair.

Britany Nelson: Hello, my name is Britany Nelson and I am the Center Supervisor. I have been working in Early Childhood for the past 6 years. My husband, Jeremiah, and I have 2 daughters, Isabella (12) and Aiyanna (8). We share our home at Cansayapi with our 4 dogs and 1 cat. I enjoy reading, scrapbooking, beading and spending time with my family. I am so excited to meet all our families and help the children learn Dakota Language and become school ready when they leave us for Kindergarten.

Our center-based program will be for children ages 6 weeks-5 years. We will be using an evidence-based curriculum to make sure children are reaching their milestones in all 5 domains of child development. We will ensure that children are school ready when they leave our program to enter kindergarten. We will also be teaching the children Dakota lan- guage with the goal of being a full immersion program. The center-based program will have monthly parent meetings and will offer opportunities for our parents to attend Dakota language classes so that they may learn the language with their children.

Lucy Rainey: Hi, My Name is Lucy Rainey, I am the Receptionist at Cansayapi Wakanyeza Owayawa Ti. I am a single mother of 5 boys, Everette(13), Andrew(11), Mathew(10), Raileyhawk(9), and Skylur(8). I have lived on Lower Sioux Community (Cansayapi) pretty much my whole 40 years of life. I come from a very large family on my mother’s side (Beatrice Pendleton), who is from here (Lower Sioux) and also from my father’s side (Myron Rainey Sr) from Red Lake Tribe. I enjoy being a mom to my 5 great young men, being Auntie to 21 nieces and nephews, and also 2 great-nieces. I just love to be around kids in general, they brighten my day, I have been watching or babysitting kids/babies since I was 11. I look forward to teaching, learning, and just loving the children that come through. Very excited to be apart of something new and from the beginning. Hope for this job to be my FOREVER job!!

11 Lower Sioux Agency Historic Site

Lower Sioux Agency Historic Site 32469 County Highway 2, Morton, MN 56270 507-697-8674 www.mnhs.org/lowersioux www.facebook.com/lowersiouxagencyofficial

2018 SUMMER PROGRAMS

Open Each Weekend: May 25th through October 7th (Any holidays outside Fri-Sun, site is closed.) Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 5p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. – 5p.m. Georgina Drapeau, Site Manager 507.697.8674 [email protected]

Each Sunday the Interpretive center will host a program from 1-3pm: Visitors can participate in an activity or project related to the monthly theme- Sunday programs subject to change. Please contact site to confirm program information. *Supplies included with regular admission*

Historic Site Giftshop carries tribally made arts of all kinds, including Lower Sioux Pottery, quillwork and bead- work. The site also stocks current publications from local Am. Indian authors including a wide array of titles from MNHS Press for students and visitors to choose from! Merchandise includes stylized Nike polo’s, exclusive Dakota-made greeting cards, and a variety of customized souvenirs.

Trail Tour & Exploration Weekend May 25th-27th Opening Weekend! Enjoy a relaxing Sunday trail-ride through the historic paths of the Lower Sioux Agency. Staff will tour you through the Agency & Trader trails on golf carts sharing the climatic history of the Dakota and Euro-American settlers. Visitors will learn more about the archaeological findings at the Agency as staff point out specific lo- cations of importance, share history and significance of the area. Participants can also discover the beauty of the River Valley overlooks located at the Agency and scout for critters and raptors on the trail tour! It’s been decades since the exhibits at the Lower Sioux Agency Interpretive Center have been updated, we are excited to showcase and demonstrate the amazing multisensory learning opportunities now available for 2018! As you tour through the exhibit area, kiosks, touch-screens, and multi-tactile learning stations further ex- plain traditional lifeways of , progress of Tribal arts, cultural revitalization efforts, and Dakota language activities. Visitors can explore these new technologies and stations, while enjoying the long-time favorites of the site such as visiting the outdoor tipi, discovering traditional gardening techniques of the Dako- ta or touring the historic warehouse.

Dakota Regalia Learning Trunk & Activity June 3rd, & 24th Workshop date: June 17th Site closed for LS Wacipi: June 8th-10th Learn more about traditional Dakota regalia, dance styles, and how these styles have adapted and evolved over the decades. Staff will share information, history and protocol of pow-wow and the significance of gath- ering to dance and celebrate. Visitors can also partake in a one-day workshop with a traditional Dakota Art- ist, demonstrating the technique of hand drum making by creating their own hand-drum ornament.

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Dakota Games: Traditional to Modern July 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd Visitors will enjoy participating in a variety of traditional Dakota hand games and outdoor games at the Inter- pretive center. These games include: Lacrosse, Dakota Jeopardy, Double Ball, Ring & Pin, and Plum Stone Game. Learn more on the significance and role of these games in Dakota Culture. Visitors can also try test their skills at the Interpretive Sites’ new outdoor atlatl range.

Hosting- Why Treaties Matter Exhibit July 27th to September 2nd (Six week hosting onsite ) Lower Sioux Agency will proudly host this amazing exhibit to introduce audiences to world views of the Dako- ta and Ojibwe People. This exhibit will provide insight on the following segments: Deep Connections to Place, Treaty Economy, Sovereign Nations, and Understanding a Day in the Life of Minnesota Tribal Nations. This ex- hibit will be available every weekend through Sept. 2nd and by appointment for group tours during the week. Site staff will be facilitating a variety of complimentary learning activities associated with exhibit themes each weekend. Please join us!

River Valley Critters & Raptors September 9th& 16th Enjoy walking the Lower Sioux Agency Trails observing, exploring, and discovering the many critters and rap- tors of the Valley. Staff will host exciting nature walks, plant identification activities, scavenger hunts and learning stations to engage visitors in a greater understanding of our wildlife families.

Pottery Exhibit September 23rd, 30th & October 7th Visit our Interpretive Center to view the first of its kind, in nearly two decades, exhibit of Maḱaċheġa (Pottery) from Lower Sioux Artists and Apprentices. This exhibit will allow audiences to view present-day pieces from Lower Sioux artists. Staff will have activity stations available for audiences of all ages to create works of their own, while discovering more on this nearly lost traditional technique and its important role to Lower Sioux Community. Master artists will be on site to discuss their pottery pieces and artist journey. Exhibit available dur- ing regular site hours from September 23rd- Oct. 7th.

Lower Sioux Agency staff are available for outreach & classroom programming throughout the year. If you’d like to arrange a group tour or personal visit to the Interpretive Center, please call to book a guided tour- also available year-round!

Historic Site: The Site is seeking applicants for our seasonal Site Guide position, apply at the Government Center.

Traditional Arts Dept: The Lower Sioux pottery apprentice program has been successfully conducting classes since March. Joyce and Benji host apprentice training throughout the week. Both artist and apprentice are now producing beautiful pieces! Congratulations to apprentices: Anne O’Keefe-Jackson, Winona Goodthunder, Laverne Goodthunder, Shelly Zeller, Hepi Robertson, Damon LaBlanc, Gina Stacy and Rochelle Lame Bull. The ap- prentice pottery exhibit will be showcased at the Interpretive Center September 23rd, 30th and October 7th!

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Introduction to Caring for Family & Tribal Artifacts

Workshop I - June 15th, 3p -5p at Rec MPR Workshop II - June 25th, 3p -5p at Rec MPR

For more information, please contact Cheyanne at 697-8672 or Carla at 697-8673. Cansayapi Cultural Dept. in partnership with the Minnesota Arts Conservation Center Proudly hosts this event

These two workshops will cover the basics in preservation of various materials found in family collections, Including 3D objects, textiles, photographs, documents, and clothing accessories. Basic handling methods, care and clean- ing, storage methods and materials will be discussed. The instructor will have a variety of example acid-free storage boxes and other storage materials on hand for demonstration purposes and will provide information on resources to purchase these types of materials.

Cansayapi Welcomes Linda Black Elk Please join us for a day of workshops! Learn more on medicinal plants and their healing properties. Linda will share recipes, provide hands-on demonstrations and discuss traditional medicines derived from local cultural

DATE: June 26th, Tuesday PLACE: MPR Room DETAILS: Two sessions offered Tues. Supplies included. SESSION ONE: 9-11am (Adults) Elderberry Elixir & Allergy Elixir Making Workshop SESSION TWO: 12p-2p (Youth) Lip Balm & Face Masks Cleanser Workshop *Space is limited, sign-up at LS Front desk* For more info: 697-8672 Cultural Dept. Director Linda is an Ethnobotanist for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. An instructor at Sitting Bull College in Fort Yates, ND where she teaches bio remediation and ethnobotany. She served as the Medic/Healer for the Standing Rock NoDAPL protest camps and currently lives on the Standing Rock Reservation. She received her M.S., at Montana State University her B.S., Miami University-Oxford and her A.A., Sitting Bull College. She is very active in promoting tribal food sovereignty and health through the uses of native plants.

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LOWER SIOUX COUNCIL NEWS: CANSAYAPI OYATE OMNICIYE YUOTANIN WOWAPI TAWA KIN Update from the President

I want to thank you for completing the May 2018 Community Survey. We know it takes time to com- plete the survey and to participate in focus groups and interviews. But we really appreciate your will- ingness to share your thoughts and what’s on your mind. Pidaunyayapi—we thank you all!

Your answers help us: + Find out what’s important to the members + Improve existing programs + Add new services if there is a need or interest in the Community + Find out if we’re making an impact for the members

Here are some examples of how your 2017 survey responses are already making a difference.

In the February 2017 Community Survey, elders reported that having a gathering place dedicated was their top priority, so the expanded community center we hope to build in 2019 will have a dedicated space for the elders! As soon as we secure the grants for the construction, we will return to the elders for input on the details of the design. You also said told us that increased opportunities to share and learn about Dakota culture was your top priority, so we have: added more Dakota language and new arts activities and we are gathering photographs and interviews to make a digital archive of our cul- tural heritage.

In the May 2017 Community Survey, we asked about household income and learned that we have rising rates of poverty in the Community. The Federal Poverty Line (FPL) is a nationally recognized tool used to identify families living in poverty. The percentages of families at Lower Sioux living below the FPL was 32% last year. Because of our drop in income, we are eligible for additional services like the new Early Head Start/Preschool, which will open in July. We also asked you about your top economic concerns for the Community. You asked for….

(1) Increased revenue at the Casino: This is a top priority for the Council. (2) More tribal revenue and services: Since January 2017, we’ve brought in over $4.5 million in grants to improve and add programs. We are waiting to hear on $5 million in new requests. (3) More jobs and employment opportunities: We’ve added over 30 new jobs since last year!

At the time this update went to press, we are still gathering the answers from the May 2018 survey. We will report on the results at the July quarterly meeting.

For now, once again, thank you for taking the time to complete the surveys as we work together to strengthen our community.

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16 LEARN TO MAKE YOUR OWN POW-WOW ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR REGALIA

LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN POW-WOW

ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR REGALIA!

This class is geared towards young adults and teenagers!

(Parents are welcome to help their teen)

Limited to the first 10 participants that sign up.

The sign-up sheet will be posted at the

Lower Sioux Government Center

Monday June 4th, 2018 at 9am until Friday June 8th at Noon

Classes will be held at the Church Hall on the dates/times listed below:

Date Day of the Week Times 6/25/2018 Monday 4:30-6:30 PM

6/26/2018 Tuesday 4:30-6:30 PM

6/28/2018 Thursday 4:30-6:30 PM

6/29/2018 Friday 4:30-6:30 PM

6/30/2018 Saturday 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM

For more information This opportunity is funded by: please contact: Lisa Nez: Tokatakiya Opeya Wasagyapi Grant Cell:507-430-9927 (future generations, stronger together) [email protected]

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Monday June 18th 5-7pm Ages 6+, must have an adult attend with them. For 15 adults and 15 Children Sign up at the Rec Center desk

Questions contact Mat or Mikayla at (507)-697-8612

65 total youth participated in the Cooking Class this year! Youth Cooking Classes will begin again next school year! Pidamaya! Kortni

C̣aƞṡayapi Waḳaƞyeża Owayawa Ṭi Lower Sioux Early Head Start and Preschool

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Gabby Dow received 1st Place at Just For Kix Nationals Competition in Rochester. Gabby lettered in Cheer, Track and Dance.

YOUR WORLD CHAMPION JR. GIRLS JINGLE DRESS DANCER!

From Lower Sioux Sapphire LaBlanc!

QUILTING CLASS Garek Markuson was honored for making the Wednesdays 1 -7 p .m. A Honor Roll for the entire year! Contact: Ruby Minkel at 507 -43 0-328 2

LSIC JOB OPENINGS

AGENCY SITE INTERPRETER Gavin Dow and boys AGENCY YOUTH COORDINATOR Track True Team are EARLY HEAD START ASSISTANT COOK Section and Confer-

BENEFITS COORDINATOR ence Champs. This is only the second time

in school history that boys will go to True NEWSLETTER ARTICLES Team State as a team. Please submit your article for the Gavin lettered in

June Newsletter by Thursday, June 21st Academics, Track and CC. to [email protected]

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SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

1 2 REC CENTER HOURS MULTI-MEDIA INDIGENOS & MONDAY 12PM-8PM

TUESDAY – THURSDAY 9AM-6PM CLASS 4-6 BASKETBALL CAMP

FRIDAY—SATURDAY 12PM –8PM VOLLEYBALL 6-8 10-8 SUNDAY—CLOSED GIRL’S GROUP

2-4 MAT PENDLETON, RECREATION DIRECTOR

507-697-8612 [email protected]

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INDIGENOUS KICK-OFF PICNIC FOR SUMMER WORK SUMMER WORK SUMMER WORK CLOSED FOR CLOSED FOR GAMES & SUMMER WORK PROGRAM 9-3 PROGRAM 9-3 PROGRAM 9-3 POW-WOW POW-WOW BASKETBALL CAMP PROGRAM 10-2 GIRLS SWEAT LACROSSE 4-6

6PM 10-1 BASKETBALL NIGHT AGES 11 & UP

5-8

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CLOSED FOR BASKETBALL NIGHT SUMMER WORK SUMMER WORK SUMMER WORK MULTI-MEDIA BEADED EARRING AGES 11 & UP PROGRAM 9-3 PROGRAM 9-3 PROGRAM 9-3 WORKSHOP POW-WOW CLASS 4-6 5-8 LACROSSE 4-6 1-4 VOLLEYBALL 6-8

BOYS SWEAT 7

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BASKETBALL NIGHT SUMMER WORK SUMMER WORK SUMMER WORK MULTI-MEDIA WATER GAMES PROGRAM 9-3 PROGRAM 9-3 PROGRAM 9-3 5-8 CLASS 4-6 1-3 LACROSSE 4-6 VOLLEYBALL 6-8

OUTDOOR MOVIE

9PM-11PM

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BASKETBALL NIGHT CULTURE CAMP CULTURE CAMP CULTURE CAMP MULTI-MEDIA QUILL WORKSHOP

5-8 @ SHAKOPEE @ SHAKOPEE @ SHAKOPEE CLASS 4-6 2-6

VOLLEYBALL 6-8

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ANPETU ANPETU ANPETU ANPETU ANPETU ANPETU OWANKE WAKAN TOKAHEYA INUNPA IYAMNI ITOPA IZAPTAN YUZAZAPI

1 2 1-4 Intensive ENROLLMENT OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED: Outpatient Service June 7th

June 29th- closed after 12pm

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1-4 Intensive 12 AA 11 Elders Mtg. 8:30-4:30 Wacipi 8:30-12 Wacipi 1-4 Food Shelf Outpatient 5 Positive Indian Stipend Stipend 1-4 Intensive Service Parenting Outpatient 10-12 Adult CLOSED AT 7 NA Mtg. 1-7 Quilting Pottery NOON 1:30 Ground 1:30 Bible Study Blessing, Royalty

to follow 4:15 Ed Banquet 8 NA Mtg. Lower Sioux Wacipi

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1-4 Intensive 12 AA 11 Elders Mtg. 10-12 Adult 1-4 Intensive Outpatient 4:30 SPY 1-4 Intensive Pottery Outpatient Service Informational Mtg. Outpatient Service 5 Head Start 5 Positive Indian 1-7 Quilting 3-5 Tribal Artifact Meet & Greet Parenting 4:30 Education Workshop 7NA Mtg. 5:30 Tiospaye 8 NA Mtg. Resource Night

Lower Sioux 6 SPY Meeting

Wacipi

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Happy 1-4 Intensive 12 AA 11 Elders Mtg. 10-12 Adult 1-4 Intensive Outpatient 4-30 Ruby’s Pantry 1-4 Food Shelf Pottery Outpatient Father’s Service 5 Positive Indian 1-4 Intensive 1:30 Bible Study Service 5 Healthy, Parenting Outpatient Day! Traditional 6 Wellbriety Dinner 1-7 Quilting Cooking Class 8 NA Mtg. 7NA Mtg.

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3-5 TRIBAL ARTIFACT 9 Elixir Workshop CLOSED 11 Elders Mtg. 10-12 Adult 1-3 QPR Training WORKSHOP Pottery 12 Cleanser & Indian Victory Day 1-4 Intensive 1-4 Intensive Balm Workshop 12 Wisdom Steps Outpatient Outpatient 1-4 Intensive At Rec. Center Service 1-7 Quilting Outpatient 8 NA Mtg. 1 Diabetes Service Bingo

7NA Mtg.