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Federal ruling Kali photo/Christopher Johnson Students at the Oneida Nation High School and Elementary School continue to learn the cultural significance of the maple syrup-making process. Students participated in tree tapping, sap collection, and the boiling down process. Christjohn oversees Ted Left: the boiling process at the elementary school as Miss 2nd grade class Fahrbach’s watches. Unfortunately, Judge Griesbach also Judge Unfortunately, disestablished. - - - - - Following the feder “Today, al district court district al Griesbach ruled that the Judge William with the Oneida created 1838 Treaty in the Oneida Reservation as lands held that common for the Oneida Nation, and the Oneida Reservation has never been dinance on those lands not held in United the by trust ben the for States Nation.” the of efit decision, the Onei da Nation issued a response to Judge rul Griesbach’s ing: minished such that minished such that the village may enforce the Or ------

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In his ruling, Judge Griesbach con ruling, Judge his In Students participate in maple syrup boil down in maple syrup boil Students participate tablished. However, Griesbach further Griesbach tablished. However, di least intent to at wrote “Congress’s in manifest is minish the Reservation Act of 1906” and Act and the the Dawes reservation has been di “the Nation’s cluded that the Treaty of 1838 created created of 1838 Treaty cluded that the a reservation that has not been dises pute between the Oneida Nation and the pute between the Oneida Nation and of Hobart on March 28 regard Village attempts to enforce a ing the village’s the special events permit ordinance on Apple Fest Nation for its annual Big event. bach issued a ruling in the ongoing dis bach issued a ruling in the ongoing

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$ Kali photo/Eric Doxtator Early Birds Pay 500 The Wisconsin Indian Veterans Association (WIVA) held a sacred eagle feather presentation ceremony on March 22 at the Oneida Veterans Ser- $ vices Office for the Nation’s newest United States Marine Corps (USMC) Regular Games Pay 1,000 warrior. Dylan Doxtater, 19, recently completed the notorious USMC boot $ camp and earned his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor at the Marine Corps Re- Blackout Pays 5,000 cruit Depot in San Diego, Calif. Private Doxtater will soon head to School of Infantry training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., before receiving orders $ to Motor Transport School. Doxtater is the son of Reggie Doxtater and 50 Bingo Pass Drawings Stacey Wegleitner, and step-mother Anita Doxtater. Above: WIVA member Dan King presents Marine Private Dylan Doxtater ONEIDA CASINO with a sacred eagle feather during a presentation on March 22 at the Oneida Veterans Services Office.

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YEARS 1994 2019 Details at Bingo Hall. Local April 4, 2019 • Áhs< 3 Birds on the move during migration What’s New This Week Kali photo/ Page 47/Sports Dawn Walschinski T-Hawks varsity LAX As the snow heads into 2019 season melts and the days get longer, In This Issue migratory birds 2-9/Local 38/Good News are returning to 10-11/Education 39-41/Minutes, Local 12-13/OBC 42-43/Events, Local the various wet- 14-17/THT, Obituaries 44-45/Health, Local lands and natu- 18-27/Local 46-47/Sports 28-31/SEOTS, OCEC 48-49/Adventures ral areas on the 32-35/Local, Minutes 50-51/OCIFS Oneida reser- 36-37/Classifieds 52/Local vation. Left, Sandhill cranes explore Kalihwisaks the bison pad- Street Address Mail Address dock on Cooper Big Bear Media P.O. Box 365 2701 West Mason St. Oneida, WI 54155 Road. Green Bay, WI 54303 Contact us: Office Hours Voice: (920) 496-5636 8 am – 4:30 pm Fax #: (920) 496-7896 Monday–Friday www.kalihwisaks.com – Kalihwisaks – Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe

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Kalihwisaks is a member of NAJA (Native American Journalists Association) & WNA (Wisconsin Newspaper Assoc.) 4 Kay# • April 4, 2019 Local Wisconsin agency, university Sidewalk poetry program (Green Bay, WI) ~ April is National lines, have no more than 30 characters work to save rare plant Poetry Month and the City of Green per line and no more than 240 charac- WHITEWATER, Wis. (AP) ~ The Nic Tippery, an associate professor of Bay is celebrating! Would you like to ters overall, including spaces. Wisconsin Department of Natural Re- biology at the university. Researchers see your poetry stamped into a sidewalk The Green Bay Public Arts Commis- sources and the University of Wiscon- hope giving the plant more time to de- in Green Bay? sion is looking for poetry with subject sin-Whitewater are working together velop before planting will help the seed- During the month of April the Green matter that is appropriate for readers of to find a way to save one of the state’s lings flourish, he said. Bay Public Arts Commission will be all ages. rarest plants. The plant is particularly sensitive to collecting submissions for the new side- An application form can be found on For the past few years, the university changing water levels. Its population walk poetry program. The program will the Green Bay Public Arts Commis- has been working on growing seedlings falls when water is too high, but won’t stamp original poems by city residents sion webpage here: https://greenbaywi. of Fassett’s locoweed in a lab, Wiscon- spread if water is too low. and schoolchildren into the concrete. gov/580/Calls-for-Artists sin Public Radio reported. DNR plans “Over the last three years with the The stamping will be done into sections To submit a poem, fill out the- ap to transport the seedlings to a lakeshore high water level, they’ve been pret- already scheduled for replacement. This plication form and drop it off at City where the plant hasn’t been seen in 15 ty well flooded out,’’ Tippery said. “If is the first year of the program in Green Hall - Department of Community and years. we’re going to introduce them to a new Bay, but it is inspired by similar pro- Economic Development,100 North Jef- The plant is unique to Wisconsin lake, it’ll be a matter of really matching grams in Appleton, Wisconsin and St. ferson Street – Room 608, Green Bay, and only found in Portage, Waushara their location, or reintroduce them to the Paul, Minnesota. WI 54301-5026 or email to laurasc@ and Bayfield counties, according to re- part of the shoreline that gives them the The program is open to all Green Bay greenbaywi.gov by April 30, 2019. The searchers. It’s featured on state and fed- best growth.’’ residents and students within the Green final selections will be announced later eral lists as endangered and threatened. Researchers will consider soil type Bay Area School District. The poem in May. Researchers have been able to study and nutrient levels in addition or water may be previously published, but it For further information, contact Pub- what the plant needs to succeed, said when placing the plants, he said. must be the original work of the entrant. lic Arts Coordinator, Laura Schley at There are a few guidelines: 920-448-3142 or laurasc@greenbaywi. Poems must be made up of 8 or fewer gov.

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Those without a bank account will pay Wanda Bertram, the nonprofit’s by transferring money through Western spokeswoman, told Wisconsin Public Union or Moneygram, which charges an Radio that the state’s jails average about extra fee, Bertram said. $8 per 15-minute phone call, compared The phone fees are so high in part be- to the nationwide average around $5.61. cause people in jail are a captive mar- Bertram said the costs vary widely by ket, she said. The few major jail phone county. providers in the country compete for Columbia County Jail in Portage has contracts by offering commissions and the highest rate for a 15-minute phone kickbacks to jails, who are often strug- call in the state at $21.97, according to gling to make ends meet. the report. Lawmakers across the U.S. have Bertram said it’s important to note that passed legislation to cap such phone call the majority of people in jail are await- fees, but most often the measures target ing trial and haven’t been convicted of a prisons not jails. The average rate for a crime. She also noted that family mem- 15-minute phone call from a Wisconsin bers and lawyers receive the bill for the jail is about four times higher than a phone call fees, not the prisoners. prison, according to the study. “And what that means ... is that if “The language that we’ve seen be you want to call your lawyer, call your really effective elsewhere is if the leg- loved ones, call your friends, anybody islation says that correctional facilities that might help you prepare that defense must negotiate their contracts on the ba- before trial, you’re going to have to ba- sis of the lowest cost of the consumer,’’ sically send them a bill,’’ Bertram said. Bertram said. Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians signs harvest agreement GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) _ The 1 bushel of sochan leaves per week be- Great Smoky Mountains National Park tween March 29 and May 31. and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indi- According to the park, an environ- ans have signed an agreement that will mental assessment has determined the allow tribal members to gather sochan harvest will have no significant impact, in the park. Sochan is a leafy green veg- although monitoring is planned. etable that is a traditional part of the Park officials and tribal members will Cherokee diet. meet regularly to discuss the monitoring Park Superintendent Cassius Cash and results. If necessary, they will adjust the Principal Chief Richard Sneed signed agreement to limit any unforeseen im- an agreement on Monday that allows up pacts. to 36 enrolled tribal members to gather 6 Y@=yahk • April 4, 2019 Local Blitzing Green Bay with gardens Green Bay, Wis., ~ The Green Bay disciplinary garden classrooms where Garden Blitz will celebrate its sixth an- children will learn about healthy food nual garden-building event this May 2 - and nutrition and connect to the natural 5, 2019, and local community members world around them. These boxes have are invited to participate by purchasing been generously sponsored through a 4’x 8’ garden box for themselves or grants from Cellcom, Wisconsin Pub- their community. The price of $175 in- lic Service and the Greater Green Bay cludes the box, soil and delivery. Community Foundation. This local initiative through New Community members are invited to Leaf Foods empowers residents to grow help build and deliver garden boxes or their own food and become part of a donate / sponsor a school garden. Those sustainable urban agricultural system. wishing to donate can make a tax-de- All other games extra. The project provides a comprehensive ductible donation on the New Leaf approach to urban agriculture by selling Foods webpage. EMPLOYEE CASH BALL $3,650 and installing the raised garden beds at Those interested in purchasing a gar- The cash ball increases by $50 every time it is called. a low cost and by providing education den box for themselves or their commu- and mentorship for new gardeners. In nity can sign up on New Leaf Food’s If the cash ball is not won at the session, it will carry 2019, the garden boxes will be installed webpage http://newleaffoods.org/Gar- over to the next employee bingo session. from May 2 - 5 by a team of more than den_Blitz.html. 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Lumber, and Willems Landscape Ser- BLACKOUT This year, we are excited partner with vice. Please visit our website at : http:// Win $1,199 or take your chances spinning the Green Bay Area Public Schools and www.newleaffoods.org/Garden_Blitz. Extension Brown County FoodWise to html. and join us on Facebook and wheel to win anywhere from $500—$5,000. install 25 garden boxes among multi- Twitter. Invite your friends! Valid only when there is one single winner on Blackout. ple school locations. These boxes will be transformed into hands-on, inter- MUST SHOW EMPLOYEE BADGE TO PARTICIPATE Bill bans Native mascots Each employee is allowed to invite one guest. AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) ~ A bill to The Maine Education Department prevent Maine public schools from us- urged schools this year to refrain from ing mascots and logos depicting Native using mascots and logos depicting Na- FUTURE DATE Americans is moving ahead. tive Americans. Democratic Gov. Jan- Thursday, May 23 • PM Session The Legislature’s Education and Cul- et Mills and several tribal leaders have tural Affairs committee voted 7-5 along said Skowhegan’s mascot harms Native party lines Monday to recommend the Americans. legislation. Democratic Rep. Benjamin Republican lawmakers argued Mon- Colling’s bill faces further votes. day local boards should decide such is- A bill amendment would also extend sues. the ban to publicly funded educational A handful of Maine schools had con- institutions like the University of Maine tinued to use Native American-themed Details at Bingo Hall. system. sports mascots in past years. Local April 4, 2019 • Tsya=t@k 7 Consumers urged to use caution when seeking flood cleanup help MADISON, WIS. – As flood wa- off with a victim’s money. These crews work. DATCP and OCI offer these tips for ters continue to recede from the recent may make fraudulent claims about their “Water can do a lot of damage, so homeowners with storm damage: rapid snowmelt and rain, Wisconsin ability to work with your insurance pro- property owners may be in a hurry to • First, contact your insurance agent to homeowners may be assessing property vider and will likely rush you to sign a start repairing their buildings and land- begin the claims process. Contact them damages and taking steps to find repair contract. scaping,” said Lara Sutherlin, Adminis- again if an adjuster has not been as- help. State officials ask property owners Storm chasers know that affected trator for the Division of Trade and Con- signed to you within several days. in affected areas to beware of transient homeowners in hard-hit communities sumer Protection. “We ask those seeking • Take photos of the damaged property contractors promising quick help at a may be enticed by great deals on imme- repair services to do their research to and save samples of damaged mate- great price and to contact their insurance diate cleanup or repair help, and they are find a reliable contractor and to turn rials, such as carpeting, curtains, and providers for guidance before signing banking on these homeowners jumping away transient work crews, despite the upholstery. any work contracts. at the first offer of assistance they- re appeal of their pitches.” • Mitigate the damages to the extent that The Wisconsin Department of Agri- ceive. These teams come and go from an “I strongly urge homeowners to con- you can – without actually beginning culture, Trade and Consumer Protection area without a trace, leaving consumers tact their insurance agent or company repairs. For instance, put a tarp on the (DATCP) and Office of the Commission- empty-handed and with no recourse for first if they’re facing flood-related prop- roof to stop additional damage, or lift er of Insurance (OCI) urge Wisconsin any work left unfinished or any damage erty damage. If the damage is covered, items up off the floor to get them out of residents to be leery of promises made they have done to a homeowner’s prop- the agent will start the claims process standing water. by “storm chasers” as these types of op- erty. They are also known to pressure and an adjuster will visit the property to • Don’t throw away damaged property erations have a history of doing subpar homeowners for upfront payments or evaluate the damages,” explained Insur- without the claims adjuster’s agree- work for high prices or simply running increase their prices arbitrarily as they ance Commissioner Mark Afable. “Be ment. If local officials require you to sure to contact your agent or insurance dispose of damaged items for safety, company before a contractor starts the From page 1/Federal ruling repair work to confirm coverage.” • See 19 Flood cleanup ruled that the Oneida Reservation has Hobart could regulate those aspects of been diminished through the allotment the Big Apple Fest occurring on fee land of reservation land under the General and public roads.” Allotment Act, the issuance of fee patents and sale of land to non-Indians. While “We are pleased Judge Griesbach re- we are pleased the court rejected Ho- jected Hobart’s claims regarding the bart’s claims regarding the creation and 1838 Treaty and disestablishment of the supposed disestablishment of the Res- Oneida Reservation,” Oneida Nation ervation, we disagree with the court’s Senior Attorney Kelly McAndrews said. determination that the Reservation has “However, we disagree with the Judge’s been diminished and are reviewing all of diminishment determination. At this our options. time we are exploring our options.” The case involved Hobart’s attempt Judge Griesbach is in the process of to impose its special events permit ordi- setting a date and time for a conference nance on the Nation for the annual Big between the parties to address the need Apple Fest, and the court decided that for further proceedings. PACKERLAND CHIROPRACTIC No Cost Chiropractic Services to Qualifying Oneida Members! 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Agricultural Land for Lease Agricultural Land for Lease Applications to be picked-up and Premises considered for bid: Premises considered for bid: Minor’s Trust Reference Number: 04-12-2019-A Reference Number: 04-12-2019-F dropped-off at the D.O.L.M. office Total Acreage: 25.3 acres more or less Total Acreage: 28 acres more or less located at: Payment Reminders! Located at: W1556 County Road EE, Located at: N6200 Blk County “U”, Division of Land Management De Pere, WI 54115 Oneida, WI 54155 470 Airport Drive 4:30pm CST July 1, 2019: Length of Lease: Length of Lease: Oneida, WI 54155 5 years with 5 years option 5 years with 5 years option Deadline to submit Minor’s Trust On our website: ############# ############# Payment/Deferral form http://land.oneidanation.org Agricultural Land for Lease Agricultural Land for Lease Claim all or Defer Mail applications to: (NO EXCEPTIONS) Premises considered for bid: Premises considered for bid: Reference Number: 04-12-2019-B Reference Number: 04-12-2019-G Division of Land Management Total Acreage: 39.8 acres more or less Total Acreage: 56.3 acres more or less P.O. Box 365 September 3, 2019: Located at: 4400 Blk N. Overland Rd, Located at: N6900 Blk Seminary Rd, Oneida, WI 54155 Attn: Brickman House • Deadline to submit Original or Oneida, WI 54155 Oneida, WI 54155 Length of Lease: Length of Lease: Notarized copy of High School 5 years with 5 years option 3 year term All applications must be turned in Diploma, HSED, or GED Hay Only by Friday, April 12, 2019 no later ############# than 4:00 p.m. no applications will • Deadline to submit a Direct Agricultural Land for Lease ############# be accepted after this date and time. Deposit Form. Premises considered for bid: Agricultural Land for Lease All bids must be sealed and clearly • Direct Deposit Forms remain Reference Number: 04-12-2019-C Premises considered for bid: marked with the reference number in effect indefinitely or until Total Acreage: 56.2 acres more or less Reference Number: 04-12-2019-H stated above Opening bids on Tuesday, April the Oneida Trust Enrollment Located at: 293 Florist Dr, Oneida, WI Total Acreage: 57.24 acres more or less 54155 Located at: 7000 Blk Seminary Rd, 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.@ land Department receives written Length of Lease: Oneida, WI 54155 management. notice of your intent to change/ 5 years with 5 years option Length of Lease: Method of determining who will terminate this agreement or With Nutrient Plan 5 years with 5 year option be awarded the lease: notice of change/rejection from ############# Hay Only • Application enclosed in a sealed your financial institution. ############# envelope with reference number Agricultural Land for Lease written on the outside of the Premises considered for bid: Agricultural Land for Lease envelope. Reference Number: 04-12-2019-D Premises considered for bid: Payment Date: • If the case of a tie, Tribal Department Total Acreage: 61.7 acres more or less Reference Number: 04-12-2019-I Minor’s Trust payments will be & Tribal Member will be given Located at: 2700 Blk Freedom Rd, Total Acreage: 13 acres more or less issued by the end of October 2019. priority Oneida, WI 54155 Located at: 2800 Blk Packerland Dr, • Credit score of 600 or better and a Please visit our website for more Length of Lease: Oneida, WI 54155 maximum debt to income ratio of information: 3 year term Length of Lease: 36% https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/ Hay Only 5 years with 5 year option enrollments/ • Following the Agricultural Rule: ############# ############# Distribution of Tribal agricultural Oneida Trust Enrollment Department Agricultural Land for Lease Agricultural Land for Lease leases PO Box 365, Oneida WI 54155-0365 Premises considered for bid: Premises considered for bid: Minimum Bid: (920) 869-6200 • 800-571-9902 Reference Number: 04-12-2019-E Reference Number: 04-12-2019-J Total Acreage: TBD Total Acreage: 22.98 acres more or less $175.00 per acre (Non-Tribal No Mailbox. In person or courier delivery Located at: 300 Blk Florist Dr, Oneida, Located at: 400 Blk Trout Creek Rd, Members) only (Fed Ex, UPS) at street address WI 54155 Oneida, WI 54155 $125.00 per acre (Tribal Members) 210 Elm St, Oneida WI 54155 Length of Lease: Length of Lease: 1 year term 5 years with 5 year option Local April 4, 2019 • W@=tehlu> 9 Annual GTC meeting convened Finance Administration include but not limited to age, disabil- ity, renal disease, and income ranges, and that Finance bring back any other Office Hours information that will allow for an in- Please be aware, effective Wednesday, May 1, 2019 formed decision. Dallas’ motion carried by show of hands. A motion to then ac- and until further notice, the Finance Administration Approximately 1,540 General Tribal cept Dallas’ petition as information only office will beCLOSED from Council (GTC) members were on hand (as amended) also carried by show of for the Nation’s annual meeting at the hands. 12 noon until 1 pm for the lunch hour. Radisson Hotel & Conference Center The 2019 annual Treasurer’s Report Regular office hours will be on March 25. The final meeting agenda, was the next item up for discussion. adopted by hand count, contained finan- Oneida Nation Treasurer Trish King 8 am – 12 Noon and 1pm – 4:30 pm cial and other reports, meeting minutes and Assistant Chief Financial Officer approval, unfinished business reports, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies provided Yaw^ko and a Medicare premium payments the report to GTC. Questions regarding item. Oneida Golf Enterprises prompted a The first item addressed was for exter- motion by GTC member Debra Powless nal auditing firm RSM US, LLP, to pro- to direct the treasurer to bring back a vide GTC with an overview and sum- report on the entirety of the Ladies Pro- mary of the tribal financial statements fessional Golf Association (LPGA) and for Fiscal Year 2018. The RSM audit have the report mailed out to the GTC found no discrepancies and was accept- membership within 30 days. Treasur- ed by the GTC by show of hands. er King stressed to the council that the The next items discussed were for the information contained in the mailed re- approval of GTC meeting minutes from port would not be verified or solid infor- March – September 2018. The motion mation. The motion carried by show of to approve this agenda item passed by hands. This motion will also be brought show of hands. back before the GTC at the Semi-Annu- Next, the GTC heard a report request- al meeting in July. A motion to accept ed from the Trust Enrollment Com- the 2019 annual Treasurer’s report as mittee. Trust Enrollment Committee amended then carried by show of hands. Chairwoman Bobbi Webster along with The 2019 annual Land Acquisition re- Trust Enrollments Department Direc- port was next with Land Commissioner tor Keith Doxtator provided the report. Mike Mousseau providing the presen- GTC member Nancy Barton motioned tation. With the positive outlook on the for the Oneida Nation Treasurer to bring direction the Nation is taking in this back a plan at a Special GTC meeting to regard, the GTC accepted the report by address the FY-2020 Budget regarding show of hands. how the Nation will continue to fund the The GTC then decided to forego the Disability Fund and for the plan to be final agenda item and voted to accept the first item on the agenda at that meet- the 2019 annual reports without hearing ing. Barton’s motion carried by show the presentation or discussion. The mo- of hands. A motion by GTC member tion carried by show of hands and the Dylan Benton to accept the Trust En- meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m. rollment Committee report also carried by show of hands. The next agenda item was GTC mem- ber Linda Dallas’ petition regarding Medicare Part B premium payments. An amendment by petitioner Dallas to direct the Oneida Business Committee (OBC) to conduct a survey of all en- ONEIDA-NSN.GOV rolled tribal members for information to 10 Oye=l$ • April 4, 2019 Education Keshena resident Jasmine Neosh is Named CMN Student of the Year Jasmine Neosh has been named the nition on that basis alone. Her commit- dent-sponsored projects on recycling College of Menominee Nation’s Ameri- ment to her tribe, the global commu- and led efforts to enact a campus-wide can Indian College Fund Student of the nity, and critical environmental issues policy against the use of disposable Year for 2019 are bonus points in her favor. She is an polystyrene products. Other recent ac- Neosh, who earned an Associate De- asset to the College and we know she tivities include service as a research gree in Natural Resources from CMN in will be doing exceptional work wherev- assistant for Professor Dennis Vickers May 2018, is continuing her studies at er her future career takes her.” on planning for a new baccalaureate the Keshena campus for a Bachelor of An honors student through her time degree program. In early spring semes- Arts Degree in Public Administration. at CMN, Neosh has earned scholarships ter, Neosh joined President Trebian and CMN President Paul Trebian praises including the Land Tenure Founda- leaders from other tribal colleges in Neosh for both her academic and ser- tion’s Spirit of Sovereignty Scholarship Washington, D.C., for meetings with vice work at the College: “Jasmine is an and the Nation Builders Scholarship Wisconsin and other legislators. Most outstanding student scholar who would sponsored by Menominee Tribal Enter- recently, she participated on the Col- deserve the Student of the Year recog- prises. She has been active with stu- lege’s Knowledge Bowl team that took first place in the national student- con ference of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. Neosh graduated from high school in Chicago and attended Loyola Uni- versity and Columbia College there be- CMN Photo fore transferring to CMN. An enrolled member of the Menominee tribe, she is Jasmine Neosh the daughter of Luane Neosh and Ar- CMN Student of the Year thur Barrios. Oneida Higher Education 920-869-4033 or 800-236-2214, Ext. 4033 Located at Ridgeview Plaza, 3759 W. Mason St, Suite 3 Education April 4, 2019 • Úskah Yaw<=l#= 11 Area College Teams Win Honors ONEIDA Higher Education At National Student Competition Phone: Location: (920) 869-4033 Ridgeview Plaza, 3759 W. (800) 236-2214, Ext. 4033 Mason St., Suite 3, Oneida, WI 54155 Mailing Address: PO Box 365, Oneida, WI Contact: 54155 [email protected]

CMN Photo College of Menominee Nation students and faculty gather with awards following the national AIHEC student conference in Billings, Montana. College of Menominee Nation student Coach Lucy Fenzl and students Gavin teams brought home a First Place and Braun, Ethan Fregien and Tyrell other recognition from the 2019 Amer- Hesse. ican Indian Higher Education Consor- tium (AIHEC) Student Competition. • Speech (Serious) Second Place, and The annual program, which was held Speech (Humorous) Third Place – March 16-19 in Billings, Montana, in- CMN Coach Ryan Winn and students vited students from all 38 tribal colleges Ethan Fregien Evelynn Grignon. and universities affiliated with AIHEC. Participating CMN teams, their facul- • Fiction Writing, Winner – CMN ty coaches, and competition results are Coach Dennis Vickers and student au- the following: thor, Lexxus Liebe. • Knowledge Bowl, First Place – CMN Coach Vicki Besaw and students Also taking place at the conference Brandon Boyd, captain, and Jasmine was the election of CMN student Adam Neosh, Marissa Vele, and Curtis Wil- Schulz to the post of Vice President helmi. of the AIHEC Student Congress. The Congress includes representatives of all • Business Bowl, Third Place – CMN tribal colleges chosen for leadership, Coach Ann Walenski and students cultural knowledge and social respon- Franny Kitson, Christa Lyons, Adam sibility. Congress members represent Schulz and Catherine Walter. their colleges and the tribal college movement as advocates and by doing • Science Bowl, Fifth Place – CMN community service work. 12 T#kni Yaw<=l#= • April 4, 2019 OBC Treasurer’s Forum Sakoli Swakweku: granted to the Nation, or by to grow our funds, which will help us to development; (7) Close the budget gap; (Greetings from me to all of the Nation for the establish- realize our vision. The O.B.C.’s goal is for you, the com- you my best friends) ment of, or contribution to, munity member, the employee, and/or an endowment fund account Value Based Budget–Oneida Nation Oneida citizen, to help determine crite- Yony^htahno•tés (Deep for a specified purpose which Our Nation’s vision is, “A Nation of ria and priorities so that we can plan in Snow) may be invested or deposited strong families built on Tsi>Niyukwali- three (3) year intervals. This process will Yaw^ko to the dedication to grow and provide income hot^ and a strong economy.” The poli- ensure the Nation puts our money where shown by many employees to finance operations and cy is Sustainability; and the strategy to it needs to be in order to accomplish our during winter time; days programs of the Nation or as reach sustainability is a “Transparent goals, reduce costs, and improve our which included many snow specified in the creation of and Participatory Budget Strategy.” quality of life—Nation Building Now— falls, and cold temperatures an account with an identified The strategy includes: (1) imple- for our future.” as low as -53 degrees below trustee.” menting a Triennial (3-year) strategic The overall message, to operations, zero. Many employees en- On December 10, 2018, plan to focus on operations data, goals, for planning each fiscal year is to con- sured that our buildings were GTC supported $1.65M of measurements, and benchmarks which tinue working towards sustainability, be accessible for emergencies tribal contribution be allo- represents the purpose and outcomes of conservative by focusing on efficiencies by working in “record-like” cated for the following en- each fund unit; (2) Use data collected to better meet the needs of the people. weather conditions. All these employ- dowments: The endowments which from the membership (surveys, meet- Yaw^ko to everyone who contributes ees displayed our Nation’s Core Values. GTC allocated FY19’ funds toward are: ings, special events) to help set priority to the positives that our nation experi- Yaw^ko. Acheson Education, Per Capita Endow- direction for budget development; (3) ences ment, Higher Education Endowment, Refine the January Annual meeting to Please email me your suggestions or Chapter 131 – On^yote=a:ka Luwa- Disability Endowment, Food Security, focus on the financial status of the Na- thoughts at: [email protected] or tithwistay^hahse Kay^tla=sla and Health Endowment. In addition, tion; (4) Refine the July Semi-Annual my assistant bdoxtat2@oneidanation. (Oneida Money Saved for our People settlement monies from the Ramah Set- meeting to focus on operational status org. the Laws) tlement, were transferred to the Trust updates - how are we doing compared to Again, Yaw^ko (Thank You) and Chapter 131; Section 131.3-1.(c) Enrollment Committee to fund the new- our plans and budget; (5) Fiscal Trans- Sk^n^ (Peace) to the 17,014 enrolled states: ““Endowment fund account” ly created Oneida Nation School Sys- parency; (6) the people of the Nation Oneidas located throughout our Mother means an account established from a tem Endowment. I would like to extend helping the Government prioritize ser- Earth. gift, bequest or grant of monetary value, thanks and appreciation for the support vice or service groups, and community Treasurer, Patricia King Secretary’s Forum She•kú kyátʌ, Duck Creek and around the reservation. structure. It is important for our Nation the GTC, the OBC and to some Boards, Hello every- I am thankful our community made it to exercise self-governance and work Committees and Commissions. Some one! I am very through this major weather event with- with neighboring and overlapping com- other duties performed by the BCSO happy to see out any major casualties. Many years munities to improve roads, living condi- includes coordinating all BC and GTC Spring arrive ago, when some Oneidas first moved to tions and services. meetings by making copies of all meet- and the students Wisconsin the community had to come Another governmental service I have ing materials, mailing out meeting no- and communi- together several times in order to rebuild been working on for several years is the tices, and preparing the meeting space ty members out the bridge over Duck Creek; it was con- services provided by the Business Com- for all meetings. They attend all meet- collecting ma- tinuously washed away with the rising mittee Support Office (BCSO). This ings, and ensure they are recorded in ple syrup. This waters. Thankfully we have better infra- office provides support services to the accordance with record keeping, they is one of many structure today than our ancestors had Business Committee, the Oneida mem- process minutes, retrieve and research gifts from our many years ago. bership and the Oneida Nation Boards, records for the membership and govern- Creator that is We have a lot to be thankful for. Our an- Committees and Commissions. They are ment offices. They are responsible for known to have cestors paved the way to improve many not employees of my office, contrary to ordering and maintaining needed sup- great medicinal things here in Wisconsin, to include, our the beliefs of some people. plies, maintaining budgets, coordinating properties for living conditions, the services, and our The Support Office Personnel are in- travel, maintaining the Nation’s web- our people. The Creator also brought government. As your elected official for strumental in keeping the nation run- site, processing membership petitions, us more rain and melting snow, than our Nation, it is our duty to remain com- ning smoothly, they are responsible for we needed this past month. The flood mitted to improving our government, maintaining the Nation’s records, and • See 23, waters were dangerously high along the operations, services, and our infra- providing administrative assistance to Support Office Personnel Local April 4, 2019 • Áhs< Yaw<=l#= 13 OBC Council Forum Shekoli Swakwek, ations. It is imperative that GM role was not filled and the admin- time and energy on the larger initiatives we support all of our cultur- istrative work was left to the Business and goals of the Nation. The General The thunders have re- al initiatives throughout the Committee. According to resolution 02- Manager will be focusing on overseeing turned, and the snow is melt- nation and begin to integrate 25-82-GTC titled, “Hiring of GM for the programs and services of the nation, ing away. I hope all the kids our ways into all that we do; Personnel and Accounting Office”, the not the revenue generators. This is a enjoyed their spring break from our legislation to all of Business Committee was not to be into logical step which makes sense in sepa- and were able to return to our health initiatives. Our day-to-day business of the operations. rating the function of profit centers from school re-energized. Good unique identity as a people However, without the GM, the OBC programs. We welcome Debbie back luck student athletes partici- is a direct link to our sover- has been directly supervising division and are excited for positive changes to pating in spring sports. It is eignty as a nation and as an directors. With bringing back the GM come! also that time of year when individual. and assigning the responsibility of the the Maple sap runs. It is In early March, I attended day to day supervision of the division Yaw^ko, With a good mind, a good really great to see so many the first of its kind, Water directors, the OBC can re-focus more heart and a strong fire. community members partic- Quality Pact signing with ipating in the numerous ma- four other counties in atten- ple sugar camps throughout dance who are onboard with the community. It is good medicine to the initiative to improve and protect our get out in nature and participate in the waterways of the Oneida Nation and various activities; whether it be cutting the Fox River Basin. The objective is wood, hauling sap, or taking care of fire. to meet each year to discuss our initia- It is also good medicine and a sign of tives and present information to enhance a healing community when there are a to our once pure and clear waterways. number of community members partic- This is another milestone for our Nation ipating in cultural learning. Whether as we protect and strengthen our sover- that be learning the language, growing eignty of our waterways. and cooking traditional foods, learning I would like to welcome our Nation’s songs, dances, or teachings. I want to new General Manager, Debbie Thunder- take a moment to acknowledge and say cloud. She brings an extensive amount yaw^ko to all of those holders of knowl- of years of experience, guidance and edge, and teachers that help the commu- leadership to the Nation, including hold- nity along to learn. There are a number ing the position of our past Chairwom- of groups within the community, from an. Some people have inquired, why the indigenous diet group to the Head- do we need a GM? The GM position start language immersion class, that have contract ended on 09-28-11 with the taken an active role in this aspect. As adoption of the resolution titled “Inter- we strive to learn our traditional ways, im Removal of the Position of the GM we ought to recognize the importance of and Permanent Removal of the Posi- passing on knowledge to future gener- tion of Assistant GM.” Since then, the ATTENTION The Trust Enrollment Department is trying to contact the following individuals with important information regarding their Minor’s Trust Fund: • Michael Dean Cornelius • Jessica Trinity Nicole Roberts If you are one these people, please call the Trust Enrollment Department as soon as possible. If you know one of these people, please ask them to call Trust Enrollment Department as soon as possible. Yaw^ko For more information, please call: (920) 869-6200 or (800) 571-9902 14 Kay# Yaw<=l#= • April 4, 2019 THT

Maple Wrap-Up By Charlene Peters Thunderhawk Times As Maple season slowly starts coming to an end, it is not the time to cry nor be upset. It will be a time to celebrate. We will boil down the sap we have collected. Once it thickens, we transfer it and send it to our Oneida cannery where they will continue for us to boil down the thickened sap into maple syrup and sugar candy. That is Medicine for our community. April Weather - Time to get outside By CJ Summers dogs, biking, running, making outside Thunderhawk Times practices for sports, and just enjoying Ah, the sights, sounds and smells of the weather that we have all been wait- spring! Nothing beats the cold weather ing for. finally turning warmer. Also, more day- For student-athletes, this means that light to expand the possibilities of what there is going to be more and more you can do. outside practices. For this writer that is This is a month of remarkable change true, because I play lacrosse. We started in the weather. Such as warmer tem- having to have practice inside a small peratures, going from below zero to gym which is pretty tough to practice above thirty degrees Fahrenheit. At the in. Now we are outside more and it’s a start of April, the temperature starts off lot better because we can move around at an average of 47°F, then towards the more, instead of being scrunched up in end of the month the average tempera- a gym. ture is at a stunning 61°F. Also, at the beginning of the month the average sunlight we are getting is 12 hours and 46 minutes; at the end of the month we are getting an average of 14 Submitted photos hours and 11 minutes. ONHS junior, Angelina House-Cabrera, sets up a piece of firewood to People all around Oneida and Green be used in the boil down. A modernized buildings for the boil down and Bay are noticing these changes and are state-of-the-art equipment make this job a lot easier. taking advantage of it. They are walking THT April 4, 2019 • W$sk Yaw<=l#= 15 Golf Team Anxious to Get Started Art Trip to Madison By Billy Doxtator and considering the weather was a lot Tomorrow Thunderhawk Times better than this year’s, the team will consist of Justin Hill, Billy Doxtator, By Johnny Doxtator The little bit of snow on the ground and Xavier Webster. Thunderhawk Times should be gone by this weekend. Ads on With Thornberry Creek as its home Becky Anderson takes her students the radio are pushing spring golf cards course, the team has a lot to be proud on their annual field trip to Madison on for rounds at area golf courses. Every of. Thornberry Creek is an amazing golf Friday, April 5th. According to Becky, person who golfs is starting to get a fun- course. It can be challenging and the the trip is “to view Wisconsin’s best art ny feeling in their stomach. best part about it is that it’s super close work” by high school students. It’s time! to home. The day also includes a program for The ONHS golf team, coached by Tek Big meets this season will include youth art month. Prom is in Skenandore and Tony Romandine are Thornberry Creek and Whistling Straits. Besides seeing the art, students look also ready to get going. The season goes until June 4. Now, it’s forward to the trip because they also get Following on last year’s great season just a matter of getting out there. to eat wherever they want on this trip. Full Effect: At the capitol rotunda the students will From the Handbook: NCAA see 3 ONHS students’ artwork. Alyssa Noriega, Akia Stevens and Maya Cruz Help Needed! have had their art selected for the show. By Malia Jacobs Graduation Requirements Thunderhawk Times By Thunderhawk Times Staff These courses are all available as a part of the regular ONHS curriculum. The 2019 ONHS Prom takes place on Did you know that ONHS can qualify A further restriction says that these April 27, 2019. The theme is “Red Car- a student athlete for enrollment at a Di- “10 courses become ‘locked in’ at the pet.” vision I or Division II college? seventh semester and cannot be retak- Planning and preparation for a prom It’s true. en for grade improvement.” That means is often a thing that is taken for granted. Straight from the ONHS handbook, that student athletes need work hard on It’s the “behind the scenes” work that “NCAA Division I and Division II cur- qualifying courses the first time they few people think of if everything goes rently require 16 core courses … 10 core take them. smoothly. courses to be completed prior to the sev- For more information, ONHS stu- People don’t know the hard work and enth semester (seven of 10 core cours- dents can see guidance counselor Tom dedication teachers and students are do- es must be a combination of English, Kenote. There is also information avail- ing to allow our school to have a prom. Math, Natural or Physical Science that able at www.eligibility.org. ONHS Science Instructor, Mrs. Hayes, meet the distribution requirements).” is taking extra time out of her days to find a place to have prom at, get cater- ing, and, the most difficult, create all the Bucks shredding it up this season decorations. Mrs. Hayes is cutting away By Talon McLester all coming together in Wisconsin’s big- The NBA Playoffs begin on April 13, at prom decorations in between classes. Thunderhawk Times gest city. 2019. She is finding that any free time she has, With a 58-20 record as of writing on The stadium was packed with people, Watch for “your Milwaukee Bucks” “has to go to prom decorations.” April 2 and with four games left in the so many sounds coming from all over. as they go into the playoffs and hope- Even some students are willingly regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks It was an amazing feeling getting to see fully win it all, bringing a Champion- helping Mrs. Hayes create decorations are sitting good as the NBA season the Bucks play and getting to witness ship home with them because it is long for prom. While some of the students wraps up. This is the best season the one of the greatest players in the league overdue. are helping with prom decorations, oth- Bucks have had since 1971 when the right now, Giannis Antetokounmpo, With the Bucks doing so well this sea- ers can help too. Bucks went 66-16. poster people in the paint. Everyone son, it’s also bringing a lot of revenue to If we want to have a successful prom, They need to win one more game seemed to be having a great time, the the city and really helping bring some we can’t rely on Mrs. Hayes and a few or have the Raptors lose one for the crowd went crazy whenever the Bucks recognition to Milwaukee with all the students to do all the work. Bucks to secure home-court advan- scored and the vibes were just fun and people wanting to see the Bucks make Prom is only a few weeks away, so tage throughout the playoffs. It would exciting. History. make sure you have your comfiest shoes be extremely better for them to have ready, so you can hit the dance floor. home court advantage and have a better Prom is now in full effect and your chance of getting to the NBA Finals. help is needed. At a recent game against The LA Here’s to a successful “Red Carpet.” Clippers, this writer got to see how it is Passing On… 16 Y@=yahk Yaw<=l#= • April 4, 2019

Spencer, Bonnie Rangel, Alec God Lee Webster, Ronald F. Evers wants to raise December 23, 2018 – March 23, 2019 August 30, 1942 – March 23, 2019 August 16, 1957 – March 24, 2019 Bonnie Spencer, of Antigo, Alec God Lee Rangel, the Ronald F. Webster, 76, state unemployment died Sunday, March 24, 2019, three month old son of Sienna passed away Saturday, March - at her daughter’s home under Metoxen and Alberto Rangel, 23, 2019 at the Wisconsin Vet benefits eran’s Home in King. He was the care of her children and passed away unexpectedly at MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony born August 30, 1942 in Oneida to Wal- LeRoyer Hospice. She was 61 home on March 23, 2019. He was born Evers wants to boost Wisconsin’s ter Webster and Ann (Metoxen) Spigell. years old. She was born on August 16, December 23, 2018 in Green Bay. unemployment benefits and eliminate Ronald served his country in the U.S. 1957, in Antigo, a daughter of Thomas Alec was born a month early and was some requirements to qualify for them. Marine Corps. and was so very proud to and Eva (Antone) Spencer. a fighter from the start. He was a play- The changes included in Evers’ budget be a Marine. Most of his life after the proposal would raise the maximum rate She married John Steckbauer, the cou- ful little baby and always swinging his service was spent as a laborer for many for unemployment benefits from $370 to ple later divorced, but always remained hands around. When it was time to go companies in Illinois and Wisconsin. $406 a week. friends. somewhere, he always had the biggest smile. Alec loved to coo and always He is survived by his brother Stanley Critics say the state should not She attended Antigo High School and (Loretta) Webster of Oneida, WI; sisters: tried talking with the grown-ups. raise benefits at a time of record-low North Central Technical College, Antigo Barbara Isham of Lac Courte Oreille, WI He is survived by his parents, Al- unemployment. Scott Manley, a vice campus. and Joan (Kim) Daugherty of Waskum, president at the business lobby Wisconsin berto and Sienna; grandparents Lon- She worked in the office doing -dis TX; his nephews: Richard Webster, Eli Manufacturers & Commerce, says the nie Metoxen, Jolene Walking Eagle; as patch and payroll for Daniel R. Spencer Webster, Pete Webster, Lee Webster, state shouldn’t “make it too comfortable Trucking. Her passion was child care well as aunts and uncles Shadia, Bran- Benny the Bum Isham, and Paul Isham; to remain unemployed.’’ and Bonnie was a self-employed certi- di, Raeden, Kaiden and Tru Metoxen. and numerous grand nieces and neph- The State Journal reports Evers fied day care provider in Antigo. Alec is further survived by great-grand- ews. Ronald was preceded in death by administration officials say the state’s Bonnie was a member of the Oneida parents Florence, Yogi, Elaine, Bruce; his parents; sisters: Carol, Georgia, and benefits are less than most other states. Nation of Wisconsin. great-great-grandmother Shirley, as well Shirley; nieces: Sandy, Laurel, and De- The governor wants to eliminate, among Her children were her greatest pride as numerous great aunts and uncle and tze; nephew Danny; and brother-in-law other requirements, the state’s one-week and joy. She enjoyed the outdoors, gar- other extended family members. Dale Isham. waiting period to qualify for benefits. dening, planting flowers, caring for the He was preceded in death by his Family and friends gathered from He would also drop a requirement that yard. She loved cooking and cleaning great-grandmother Delilah Medera, un- Noon to 2:00pm on Thursday, March applicants submit to drug testing to and enjoyed trips to the Casino. cle Kordel Metoxen, great uncle Timmy 28, 2019 at the Ryan Funeral Home & receive benefits. Survivors include four daughters, Metoxen, great aunt Trina Villegas, as Crematory, 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere, Information from: Wisconsin State Jessi (Matthew) Marshall of Antigo, well as other members of the extended WI. Funeral services followed at 2:00pm Journal, http://www.madison.com/wsj Judy (fiancé Chris) Steckbauer of Lily, family. with Full Military Honors and burial in Jami (special friend Jessica) Krueger Family and friends may visit at Ryan the Oneida Methodist Cemetery. Please Wisconsin DNR ready to of Tomah and Elizabeth Steckbau- visit www.ryanfh.com to send condo- Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De set 2019 elk quota of 10 – er of Antigo; two sons, Jeff Spencer Pere, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, lences to the family. and Johnny (girlfriend Jessie) Spencer March 29, 2019. A prayer service will five available to Chippewa both of Antigo; 12 grandchildren; four take place at 11:00 a.m. with burial to Visit us on: MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin great-grandchildren; two sisters, Debra follow at Holy Apostles Cemetery, Free- Facebook wildlife officials are getting ready to set (Rob) Lindemann and Lynda Spencer; dom Road, Oneida. harvest limits for the 2019 elk hunt. eight brothers, Tom (Rosella) Spencer, Current regulations allow an elk season Doc (Rose) Spencer, Jim (Pat) Spencer, if herds in the Clam Lake and Black Ron (Sandy) Spencer, Dan Spencer, Bill River regions reach 200 and 150 animals (Becky) Spencer, Ken (Sue) Pacer and ATTENTION respectively. The harvest quota is equal to Dave (April) Bedford. The Trust Enrollment Department is trying to contact the following 5 percent of the population. She was preceded in death by her individuals with important information regarding their Minor’s Trust Fund: The Department of Natural Resources half-brother, Lee Spencer; and a sister, projects the Clam Lake herd will stand at Judith Spencer. • Michael Dean Cornelius • Jessica Trinity Nicole Roberts between 211-236 elk after spring calving. Funeral services were held on The Black River herd is projected at Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at 11am at If you are one these people, please call the Trust Enrollment Department as between 70 and 80. the Bradley Funeral Home. Visitation soon as possible. If you know one of these people, please ask them to call The agency is using 211 elk as the Clam was held Tuesday from 4 to 8pm and Trust Enrollment Department as soon as possible. Yaw^ko Lake population number. That translates Wednesday from 10 to 11am all at the to a quota of 10 bulls, with five available funeral home. For more information, please call: (920) 869-6200 or (800) 571-9902 to Chippewa tribal hunters. Please visit www.bradleyfh.com to The DNR’s board is set to vote on the send online condolences to family. quota at a meeting April 10. Passing On… April 4, 2019 • Tsya=t@k Yaw^=le 17

Steffes, JoAnn M. Danforth, Erma D. (Hill) August 21, 1943 – March 19, 2019 January 22, 1933 – March 21, 2019 JoAnn M. Steffes, age 75, Erma D. (Hill) Danforth, Danforth, Erma D. (Hill) (Continued) ______passed away at home on Tues- 86, Oneida, passed away sur- sons, Billy, Jerry, Wayne “Wayneo”, day, March 19, 2019. She was rounded by her family in the and Stephen Danforth; daughter Mary; born on August 21, 1943 to evening hours of March 21, parents, Robert and Melinda; grand- Robert and Evelyn (Keiffer) 2019. The daughter of Robert father Flannigan “Kay” Hill; brothers, Thiele. JoAnn got an associate’s degree and Melinda (Parkhurst) Hill was born Erwin (Helga), Fredmond “Fritz” and in business and worked part of her ca- on January 22, 1933. Edward; her grandchildren, Angel and reer as a secretary. The majority of her On September 10, 1949, Erma mar- Gerrid; great-granddaughter, Mariah; career, she worked as a cook for multiple ried William “Bill” Danforth. Together, parents-in-law, Pete (Sabie) Danforth; different businesses. She also enjoyed they raised thirteen children together. and siblings-in-law: Peter Danforth, cooking, canning, gardening, rummag- Erma was an owner and operator at Dan- Yvonne (Frank) Skenandore, Tony Dan- ing, and going to trading posts in her free forth Bar and The White Eagle. She also forth, Reggie Danforth, Cliffy Danforth, time. On June 23, 1979, JoAnn married worked at the Radisson, Oneida Retail Reggy Denny, Al Kruckeberg, Tony Joseph Steffes in Brillion, WI. Much of and in the kitchen at the Oneida Na- Skenandore Sr., and Jerry Delgado; as their free time was spent with the family, tion School. Erma was a devoted wife, well as many extended family members traveling and camping. JoAnn enjoyed mom, grandma, great-grandma, great- and family members in-law. spending time doing bead work and had great grandma, sister, auntie, Dodo, Family and friends gathered at Ryan a great love of jewelry. She loved her and friend. She enjoyed spending time Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De ’71 Ford LTD convertible and going to watching the Packers, Badgers and golf- a m S-XL $30 Pere, at 9:00 . . on Tuesday, March AVAILABLE old car shows. She also treasured her ing. She collected turtles and angels, 26, 2019. A prayer service was held at PURPLE, RED & BLACK dog, Pepe. and enjoyed watching/feeding birds and 11:00 a.m. with Deacon Deborah Heck- (2XL - $32) JoAnn is survived by her husband, traveling/site-seeing. She treasured her el officiating. Burial followed at Oneida Joseph; mother, Evelyn; children: Fawn time spent at gatherings with family, Sacred Burial Grounds. Steffes, Steve Kools, Scott Kools, was loyal to family sporting events, and The family would like to thank St. Vin- Ronnie Steffes, Curtis Steffes, Danny was a woman of truth and honor. Her “THIS DESIGN REPRESENTS ME cent Hospital and Unity Hospice for the AND WHAT I BELIEVE IN” (April) Steffes, Theodore Steffes, and heart was filled with the joyous sounds care. They would also like to thank Dr. Tom Steffes; 35 grandchildren; and nine of family laughter and music. She was The turtle represents Mother Earth as well as my clan. Michael Flood, Nurse Louetta Fowler We are "Keepers of The Earth". The Tree of Life great-grandchildren. She is further sur- so happy that she was able to be in her and Erma’s granddaughter Billie. represents wisdom, mind/body & beliefs. The triangle vived by brothers: Dan (Pam) Thiele, home, rather than in a nursing home. represents strength; pointing to the higher power, Kenny (Mary) Thiele, and Jerry (Corrie) Erma is survived by her children, Jack- above the crown chakra, and the bottom triangle is Thiele; and numerous nieces, nephews, ie Danforth, Tommy (Karen John) Dan- pointing below, the root chakra or Mother Earth. other relatives and friends. forth, Carmen Danforth, Erwin (Mar- There will be a visitation held for sha) Danforth, Ingrid (Mike) King, Paul STOP IN & SEE WHAT’S NEW JoAnn on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from (Tina) Danforth, Kerry “Buggs” (Can- In Loving Memory of… NATIVE & LOCAL ARTISTS 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Ryan Funeral dace) Danforth, Grace Delgado, and Crystals & Stones Home, 305 N. 10th ST. De Pere, with a Melinda K. Danforth; grandchildren, Vernon J. Skenandore Sr. Essential Oils, Salves & Teas service to follow at 3 p.m. Stephen, Stacie, Alicia, Timothy, Tonya, April 7th CBD Hemp Products The family would like to give a special Billy Jack, Jeremiah, Tabitha, Lemuel, ❤ Beads, Inserts & Banding thank you to all of their friends and fam- Darnell, Cheryl, Abby, Cheyenne, Na- Happy Birthday… Books, Music & Greeting Cards ily for the support and prayers offered to than, Sara, Jennifer, Mike Jr., Gerald Daddy, Grandpa, Sterling Silver & Beaded Jewelry Handcrafted Art & Apparel them in this difficult time. “Taco,” Connie, Lora, Cole, Nona, Ol- Great-Grandpa In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will ivia, Tia, Jackson, Jermaine, Evander, Moccasins, Purses & Blankets Natural Lotions, Soaps & Candles be established in JoAnn’s name. Evan and Billie; 59 great-grandchildren All OUR LOVE and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She is Sage & Sweetgrass Thank You!! further survived by siblings-in-law: Bet- OPEN ty Skenandore, MaryAnn Kruckeberg, Sun & Mon: 10AM-3PM We would like say a big thanks to all 7 DAYS Tues - Sat: 10AM-6PM who were there for the fire and who Patsy (Harvey) Skenandore, Geno (Pat) OLIPP Oneida Life A WEEK donated food, coffee, water. Danforth, Dorothy Danforth, Marilyn Insurance Plan Plus turtleislandgifts And for the kind words, thoughts, and Danforth, Shirley Hill, and Beverly Hill; LOCATED BEHIND FAMOUS DAVE’S ON PACKERLAND prayers, for my daughter Melissa. and many nieces, nephews, cousins, all Call Oneida Trust Enrollment Dept., 1641 Commanche Ave. Suite C of her family in-law, and friends. Green Bay, WI 54313 | (920) 785-4318 Bless all of you! She was preceded in death by her (920) 869-6212 Julie Cornelius & Family husband, William “Bill” Danforth, Sr., GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 18 Teklu> Yaw^=le • April 4, 2019 Local Arizona repository houses dead animals for use by tribes By Felicia Fonseca died from poaching or natural causes, or collected bear and mule deer carcasses, One thing Game and Fish employ- Associated Press after being hit by a vehicle. and the Hopi Tribe, which has requested ees won’t store is bears that have been Agency game managers, researchers turtle shells, and turkey and water fowl tranquilized, because chemicals could FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) – Arizona and other employees then keep an eye feathers. The agency also gathered turtle be in the fatty tissues and some tribes Native American tribes on the hunt for out for the carcasses as part of their reg- shells for New Mexico pueblos, often prefer not to take animals that have been animal hides, antlers, teeth and other ular work. used as ankle or hand rattles in ceremo- drugged, Cooley said. nial dances. parts for cultural and religious use have “It’s all just opportunistic collection of While the Navajo and Hopi have been what we find out in the field,’’ said the The animal parts - as long as they are a unique new resource: the state’s wild- the biggest beneficiaries so far, the plan life agency. department’s tribal liaison, Jon Cooley, not badly decayed - are taken to several is to allow tribes in a broader area - in- A recently launched program allows who grew up on the Fort Apache reser- freezers across the state for pickup. Typ- Arizona’s nearly two dozen tribes to vation in eastern Arizona. ically, they would be left for scavengers, cluding Southern California, Nevada, make requests to the state Game and So far, the program’s biggest custom- thrown away or even burned. Utah, Colorado and parts of Texas and Fish Department for animals that have ers are the Navajo Nation, which has The Game and Fish Department had Oklahoma - to draw from the repository been working informally with tribes for if Arizona tribes don’t need what’s there, years to deliver animal parts, and Cooley Cooley said. said it’s become more formal now with The Arizona program appears to be an established shopping list of sorts, and unique in the West. States like New better communication with tribes and Mexico and Montana allow people to wildlife officials. salvage animals that have been killed on Native American tribes traditional- the road, sometimes for free, but it’s not ly have made use of all parts of an an- imal. Bones and antlers were crafted specific to tribal members. Alaska- ac into spoons, knife handles and weapons. commodates requests for wildlife from Clothing and shoes were made from ani- Native people on a case-by-case basis. mal hides and pelts. Glue could be drawn The Native American Fish and Wild- from hooves. Tribal regalia is adorned life Society floated the idea at one of with feathers, bone breast plates and its conferences of buying freezers for necklaces made of animal teeth. the Arizona Game and Fish Department Parts of the animal were eaten as soon to store animals and “everyone was on as they were killed, and some was dried board, everyone was in support of it,’’ and saved for later. said Darren Talayumptewa, who sits on The repository doesn’t distribute the society’s board of directors. The so- feathers from eagles or other federally protected migratory birds. The federal ciety purchased four freezers for Arizo- government has a repository in Denver na. for tribes to legally obtain eagle feath- “In the past, if the tribes had seen ers. The Comanche Nation in Oklahoma something dead, if it was roadkill, they and a wildlife rescue organization near would try to see how they could obtain Phoenix distribute feathers from hawks, it,’’ he said. “Back in the day ... there falcons and other birds to members of was really no process for Native Ameri- federally recognized tribes. cans obtaining various parts.’’ In Arizona, the items highest in de- For Hopi, the carcasses allow the tribe mand are tortoise shells. Also on the to honor the animals, offering them up tribes’ lists are mountain lions, bison, in prayer. deer, antelope, and game birds like tur- “No part of the animal is squandered keys. The requests are specific, so Cool- ey said the department doesn’t want the or discarded,’’ said Clayton Honyumpte- public donating animals or gathering wa, director of the tribe’s Department of them from the roadside. Natural Resources. “The ultimate vener- “What we don’t want to become is a ation of any animal is through its use in depot for dead critters. That’s not the in- ceremonies and prayers conducted for tent,’’ Cooley said. the renewal and continuation of life.’’ Local April 4, 2019 • W@=tlu> Yaw^=le 19 This April Fools’ Month, Don’t Get Reeled in by Phishing Emails MADISON – For the ultimate trick- • Fake shipping emails made to look like ernment agencies. another easy tipoff. In many phishing sters – scammers and identity thieves they are from a legitimate shipper like The good news for consumers is that messages, the web address (URL) ref- – April Fools’ Day is just one of 365 UPS or FedEx. The emails claim that email scams can be easy to spot – but erenced in the sender’s email address chances to rip you off each year. And it you have a package waiting or that only if you know what to look for: does not match the true URL for the is a rare day when they don’t pitch one there is a problem with a delivery. The • Never click a link or open an attach- business in question. For example, an of their favorite tricks your way: the recipient is prompted to open an at- ment in an unsolicited email or text email that claims to come from the phishing email. tachment for the shipping details or to message. U.S. Postal Service may come from Fake emails, sent to the general public, click a link to review their “account.” • Phishing emails often include the “[email protected]” are a cheap and effective tool for scam- • Fake account closure emails that ap- name, logo, and color scheme of a instead of “[email protected].” mers. There are a wide range of phishing pear to be from major corporations like well-known business, so the tipoff of • Be suspicious of any request to open an email ploys that criminals use to steal Microsoft or Amazon. The messages a scam is often in the language used in attached file or click a link (including money and personal information from claim that you have an account at risk the message. Watch for poor grammar, to “view your account”). Either action unsuspecting consumers or to transmit of closure and that you need to log in misspellings, awkward wording, and could lead you to download malware malicious software to those consumers. (using a provided link) to update your a general lack of professionalism. Le- onto your device. Phishing emails often include vague information. gitimate corporate emails will be clear details, prompting the recipient to open • Fake gift card promises tied to the re- and grammatically accurate. • See 20, an attachment or click a link to find out cipient’s supposed participation in a • Check the sender’s email address for Phishing more – taking either action can put your “reward program” from a major retail- finances, identity, and device at risk. er. Some of the common phishing email • Fake invoices and threats about past- ploys include: due taxes sent using the names of gov- From page 7/Flood cleanup photos and swatches will help. used. Never rely on a verbal commit- • Be wary of any contractor who knocks ment. at your door. If your municipality has a • Check with your local building inspec- door-to-door sales ordinance, call mu- tor to see if the work requires a permit nicipal officials to find out if the con- and make sure an inspector visits the tractor holds the proper permits. job site before you provide final pay- • Hire a contractor based on referrals. ment. Ask friends, neighbors or your insur- • Request a copy of the contractor’s cer- ance agent for recommendations and tificate of liability insurance. ask contractors for references. Before • Keep all receipts that document the you sign a contract, contact the Bu- cost of repairs or the replacement of reau of Consumer Protection’s hotline damaged items. (800-422-7128) to see if there are complaints about the business. DATCP/OCI Contact • Try to get a local contractor and know For additional consumer protection who will be doing the work – the con- information or to file a consumer com- tractor or a subcontractor. plaint, visit the Consumer Protection • Get lien waivers from anyone you pay Bureau at datcp.wi.gov, send an e-mail for home repairs. It is necessary to do to [email protected] or call this because if the person collecting the Consumer Protection Hotline the money does not pay the supplier toll-free at 1-800-422-7128. or worker, a lien could be put on your For a specific complaint about your property. insurance, refer it first to the insurance • Get a written contract with a start and company or agent involved. If you do completion date and warranty infor- not receive satisfactory answers, contact mation. Also, make certain that the OCI at 1-800-236-8517, by email: oci- contract states exactly what work is to [email protected], or by visit- be done and what materials are to be ing oci.wi.gov. 20 Tew@sh^ • April 4, 2019 Local From page 19/Phishing Native art law too restrictive • On a desktop or laptop computer, if details. If you question the validity of OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – A federal American artists, he said. you hover your mouse over a link in an unsolicited email that claims to be judge has struck down an Oklahoma law The Oklahoma Attorney General’s an email (do NOT click your mouse!), from a major business, call the business that requires an artist to be a member Office had defended the state law. A the URL that the link directs you to directly to inquire about its legitimacy. of a federally recognized tribe in order spokesman said the office is reviewing will typically appear in the bottom of If you question the status of an online to have their artwork labeled as Native the decision. your browser window. account after receiving an unsolicited American. The Oklahoma law originally passed • Most of these emails end up in your email, visit the company’s website di- U.S. District Judge Charles Goodwin in 1974. It was amended in 2016 with “junk mail” folder if your security set- rectly and log in – don’t log in using a ruled Thursday that the Oklahoma In- the narrower requirement that an artist tings are high and your email provider link in the email. dian Arts and Crafts Sales Act violates belong to a federally recognized tribe. is routing correctly, but the occasion- For additional information or to file the U.S. Constitution because it gives a Peggy Fontenot challenged the law al junk email inevitably finds its way a complaint, visit the Consumer Pro- more narrow definition of Native Amer- amendment in 2017. Fontenot is a mem- through the filters and into your inbox. tection Bureau at datcp.wi.gov, call the ican than federal law, The Oklahoman ber of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Refuse requests to reply to an email Consumer Protection Hotline at 800- reported. Virginia, which is recognized by the with confidential information such as 422-7128, or send an e-mail to datcpho- “In doing so, the State Act diminishes Commonwealth of Virginia but not by user names, passwords, and personal [email protected]. `the market for the products of Indian art the federal government. She said the and craftsmanship,’’’ Goodwin said. state law violated her constitutional The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of right to equal protection and freedom of 1990 allows art to be marketed as Native speech. American even if the tribe is only recog- Goodwin rejected the argument and nized at the state level, Goodwin said. also found that the state law doesn’t vio- Oklahoma’s law violates the constitu- late interstate commerce protections be- tional provision that gives federal law cause it only restricts the marketing, and precedence over state law, even though not the sale, of art. both seek to protect and promote Native Week of April 8–12 declared Tornado Awareness by Governor Evers MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers history. One of those tornadoes near has declared April 8-12 as Wisconsin’s Brownsville in Dodge County was rated Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness EF2 with winds near 125 mph - the Week. Wisconsin Emergency strongest of the year. Management, the National Weather The drill on April 11 will begin Service (NWS) and the Wisconsin with a mock tornado watch at 1 p.m., Broadcasters Association (WBA) have followed by a statewide mock tornado once again teamed up to sponsor the warning at 1:45 p.m. Many radio and statewide tornado drills scheduled for TV stations across the state will issue the Thursday, April 11. test tornado warnings. In addition, mock Schools, businesses, families, and alerts will be issued on NOAA Weather individuals have two opportunities to test Radios and many communities will their emergency plans during statewide sound their tornado sirens to test their tornado drills April 11. The drills are emergency severe weather plans. Later, part of the annual spring severe weather a mock tornado warning will be issued campaign to encourage everyone in at 6:45 p.m. to give families and second- Wisconsin to be ready for possible shift workers a chance to practice their tornadoes and severe weather. emergency plans. According to the NWS, Wisconsin The tornado drill will take place even if averages 23 tornadoes annually. the sky is cloudy, dark or rainy. If actual However, in 2018 the National Weather severe storms are expected in the state on Service (NWS) confirmed 33 tornadoes Thursday, April 11, the tornado drills will in the state. This included 19 tornadoes be postponed until Friday, April 12 with on Aug. 28, the second largest August the same times. If severe storms continue tornado outbreak in Wisconsin’s weather Friday, the drills will be cancelled. Local April 4, 2019 • Tew@s^n Úskah 21 Refugee chefs are changing Milwaukee’s culinary landscape By Ana Martinez-Ortiz refugee chefs who identified as Ethiopi- future, it plans to partner with addition- Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service an, Rohingya, Congolese, Syrian, Karen al restaurants that wish to host a pop-up MILWAUKEE (AP) ~ Abebech Jima and Serbian. dinner. and her family came to Milwaukee from The restaurants set up a schedule: Jima, who prepared the meal for the Ethiopia three years ago looking for a Amilinda would have Ethiopian cuisine first Tables Across Borders event, said chance to start over. on Feb. 25 and Syrian cuisine on April through food, people feel encouraged to It’s All Right Here At the Like many refugees seeking asylum, 8; The Tandem would have Rohingya share and forge connections. Radisson! the family wanted to live somewhere cuisine on March 11 and Serbian cuisine Food is the best way to communicate Join our team of fine associates today safe and away from the life-threatening on May 13, and Tricklebee would have your idea or your problem,’’ she said. and help service the area’s largest conflict tearing their country apart. Congolese cuisine on March 25 and hotel & conference center! Eventually Jima and her husband, Karen cuisine on April 29. The nonprofit news outlet Milwaukee We are currently seeking dynamic, Zerihun Tadesse, connected with Kai When word got out, all dinners, priced Neighborhood News Service provid- energetic individuals for all of the Gardner-Mishlove, who would pick ref- at $60 each, were sold out. ed this article to The Associated Press following positions: ugees up at the airport, show them their Tables Across Borders hopes to con- through a collaboration with Institute apartment and help them adjust to life in tinue showcasing refugee chefs. In the for Nonprofit News. Milwaukee. The newcomers would repay Gard- ner-Mishlove with food, a symbol of their gratitude. The meals she ate in their homes tasted better than any food she had ever eaten in a restaurant. So after experiencing many flavors, spices and dishes, Gardner-Mishlove realized that other people deserved to get a taste, too. And Tables Across Borders was creat- ed. “People don’t realize how diverse the refugee community is in Milwaukee,’’ she said. “Each culture has the soul food of that cuisine.’’ Gardner-Mishlove eventually joined forces with Saehee Chang, whose moth- er was a refugee from North Korea and has connections in Milwaukee’s food network. We have immediate full & part-time openings Through Chang, Gardner-Mishlove offering flexible hours, advancement contacted several restaurant owners in opportunities, free parking, on-site restaurants Milwaukee: Greg Leon from Amilinda; & discounted meals, health, dental, life & Christie Melbye-Gibbons from Trickle- disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, bee Cafe; and Caitlin Cullen from The 401(k) program & company match and Tandem. discounts on Radisson Hotel stays. Together, they formulated a plan to If you’re interested in one of these hold six dinners with meals prepared by positions and would like to join an industry leader, apply today online at: http://www.hospitalityonline.com/ radisson-greenbay Attention: or http://www.hospitalityonline.com/ wingate-greenbay Oneida offices will Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Human Resource Department close at noon on 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313 Friday, April 19 for Owned & Operated by the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation Good Friday An Equal Opportunity Employer 22 Tew@sh^n T#ken • April 4, 2019 Local NAJA scholarship recipient wins Hearst Journalism Award Norman, Okla. ~ A 2018 scholarship pleted as part of OU’s Washington D.C. for the $10,000 Facebook Journalism had received the NAJA Facebook schol- recipient from the Native American program, focused on oral arguments be- Project Scholarship and the timing arship. It simply could not have come at Journalists Association has placed in fore the U.S. Supreme Court in Murphy could not have been better for him. a better time. Without this scholarship, one of the country’s most prestigious vs. Carpenter, a case that could poten- “When I decided to take the leap and I’m not sure how I would have made it collegiate competitions. tially affirm the continued existence of commit to participate in my college’s work, living and working in Washing- University of Oklahoma senior and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s reserva- Washington D.C. program, I wasn’t ton D.C.” Cherokee Nation citizen Storme Jones tion in eastern Oklahoma. Jones was in sure how I would pay for it,” Jones Applications for the 2019 class of placed second in the Hearst Television the courtroom for arguments and Okla- said. “I had worked all through college scholarship recipients is open until News competition for a story made pos- homa commercial television stations to help pay my bills and this would be April 30. Native American, Alaska Na- sible in part through NAJA’s Facebook aired his Washington coverage that eve- the first semester for the program. The tive, Native Hawaiian, and First Nations Journalism Project scholarship pro- ning. same week I agreed to go to Washing- college students can learn more and ap- gram. In 2018, NAJA selected Jones as one ton for the semester and I put in my two ply on the NAJA scholarship webpage. Jones’ award-winning package, com- of five inaugural recipients nationally weeks notice at my job, I found out I

WeT need your help to Deadline for Submission is April 29, 2019

Name a subdivision

2700 Block of South Overland Drive, Oneida WI 54115

The Brown County property is being developed for a subdivision, for homesites.

“In 1887 the General Allotment Act aka Dawes Act was passed, the act divided up the reservation lands into individually-owned parcels; prior to this, land on Indian reservations was owned and controlled in common by all of the members of an Indian nation.”

See below for the original allotted parcel information. v HB-112 allotted to William Powless

Submit name suggestions to Lori Elm, [email protected] Office Manager at Land Management or send to Land Management Area, PO Box 365, Oneida, WI 54115

Local April 4, 2019 • Tew@sh< Áhs< 23 From page 12/Support Personnel Founder of Milwaukee’s Urban Indian Health Center to Be Honored Milwaukee – Dr. Gerald L. Ignace, a founder of the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center (GLIIHC), will be hon- ored at the 14th Annual Red Shawl Gala fundraiser on April 12 (Friday), at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. “The seeds for our center grew from awareness in the 1970’s of the poor health among Milwaukee’s Native American community,” said Dr. Lyle Ig- nace, GLIIHC Chief Executive Officer and son of Dr. Gerald Ignace. “Since its inception, GLIIHC has tripled in size, has a built a pharmacy, dental clinic, behavioral health center and serves a Dr. Gerald L. Ignace low-income community that is rich in Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Kali photo/Dawn Walschinski culture and pride.” and the Coeur D’Alene Tribe of Idaho. Members of the Business Committee Support Office: Back row: Martin This year’s Red Shawl Gala theme Prevost, Kathy Metoxen, Janice DeCorah, and Brooke Doxtator; Front is “A Legacy of Native Health Under • See 24, row: Aliskwet Ellis, Connie Van De Hei, and Debbie Melchert. One Roof,” said Dr. Lyle Ignace, of the GLIIHC founder honor shredding, maintaining equipment, and services. The goal is to improve services preparing GTC notifications. They also to our membership and the Nation. manage and process daily electronic and If you have any suggestions on how physical mail, conduct back up duties we can improve anything within our or- for BC assistants, answer phones for in- ganization, please contact me or any of coming inquires, monitor and distribute the Business Committee members. tickets, and forward all incoming infor- mation in accordance with any laws or All GTC items can be found on the standards. The duties, responsibilities, Members Only section oneida-nsn. standard operating procedures, and or- gov webpage. If you have questions or ganizational work flow chart of the comments on any of this information, BCSO is consistently being re-evaluat- please contact me at 920-869-4478, ed for improvements. Changes and im- [email protected], Facebook provements were made again on March Messenger or message me in the Sum- 21, 2019 after we re-evaluated all the mers for Secretary FB group

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV 24 Tew@sh< Kay# • April 4, 2019 Local From page 23/GLIIHC founder honor “The Red Shawl Gala funds programs ATTENTION that are responsive to the needs of the “It is an honor to celebrate 2019 Graduating Oneida community and help assure a stronger fu- and continue my father’s ture for Milwaukee’s Native Americans,” legacy to improve the essential High School Seniors he said. GLIIHC serves patients who are tribal members from all 11 of Wiscon- health, peace and well-being sin’s federally recognized Nations, the of Urban Indians in the The Kalihwisaks is once again preparing to Honor ALL 2019 Brothertown Indian Nation and patients Greater Milwaukee area,” graduating HIGH SCHOOL Seniors! who are members of other Tribal Nations – Dr. Lyle Ignace throughout Indian Country. The Special graduation section will be in the June 20th 2019 “It is an honor to celebrate and con- Center community issue in full color! tinue my father’s legacy to improve the What:  Dr. Gerald L. Ignace honor, essential health, peace and well-being of auction and entertainment If you would like to be showcased in the Urban Indians in the Greater Milwau- When:  Friday, April 12, 2019 kee area,” Dr. Lyle Ignace said, adding, 5:30 p.m. premier auction with Special High School graduate section “The foundation for our award-winning many Native American Indian of the Kalihwisaks, please submit by: healthcare services is based on our tradi- made items th tion that in order to heal, every part of a 6:45 p.m. prayer, Color Guard, Friday, May 10 2019 patient must be addressed. This includes The following information is needed: traditional songs the mind, body, spirit, and emotions and 7:00 p.m. Dinner, honor, live • One color photo (vertical preferred) involves the whole family, including the auction, entertainment • Black & white is acceptable community.” Where: Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, • Name of graduating student Who: Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health 1721 W. Canal St. • High School name student will be graduating from. Please include a SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) so the photo can be mailed back to you. Digital Photos Preferred Attach photos to an email message and send to: [email protected] Any special congratulatory messages WILL NOT be included in this section. You’re welcome to purchase a Good News message to be included in the June 20th issue. The cost is $8.00 w/photo and 20 words or less.

Mail photos to: c/o Kalihwisaks–Graduate Special P.O. Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155 Walk-in Submissions will be accepted at: 2701 W. Mason St. (Big Bear Media) until the posted submission deadline.

Submission DEADLINE: Friday, May 10th, 2019 There is no guarantee that photos received after the deadline will be included in the Special Graduation Section. So, please adhere to the posted deadline and submit the requested information at your earliest convenience. Local April 4, 2019 • Tew@sh< Wisk 25 Join Wisconsin CASA for the 2nd APRIL IS NATIONAL CHILD Annual “I am for the Child Day” ABUSE & NEGLECT Help spread the word to child growth in our organization and helped lay the groundwork for the establish- PREVENTION MONTH advocacy in WI by wearing ment of more local CASA programs and blue! volunteers in Wisconsin.” (Green Bay, WI) ~ The Wisconsin As blue is the representing color for CASA Association will hold its sec- child abuse prevention, individuals WEAR BLUE DAY APRIL 5TH ond annual “I am for the Child Day” on across the state are encouraged to wear Wednesday, April 17, and needs Wis- blue on April 17 and post a photo on consinites help to spread of word for social media using the hashtag: #CA- to encourage more people to become SAwearsBlueDayWI. In 2018, CASA child advocates. Last year, thousands Advocates in Wisconsin served roughly of individuals, schools and community 975 children, however there were nearly APRIL 18TH GLOW WALK organizations united in wearing blue 7,000 children in need of an Advocate. for the day to call attention to the need “The sad fact is, we have many more for Court Appointed Special Advocates children who need an Advocate than (CASAs), who are a voice for children we have volunteers,” added Schwartz. in the child welfare system. “That’s why this day is so important. “April is Child Abuse Prevention If we raise awareness, we know more #PINWHEELS4PREVENTION Month and, as champions of abused and people will step forward to become Ad- neglected children, we want to educate vocates.” CAMPAIGN the public about what CASA is, does, To learn more about the Wisconsin and how we help children across the CASA Association, local CASA pro- state; benefitting the children as well grams in Wisconsin, or how you can as local communities,” said Wisconsin become a CASA volunteer, please visit CASA State Director Sue Schwartz. wisconsin-casa.org “Last year’s day kicked off a year of WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT?

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https://oneida-nsn.gov/our-ways/museum/ 26 Tew@sh^n Y@=yahk • April 4, 2019 Local ACLU challenges South Dakota pipeline protest legislation PIERRE, S.D. (AP) ~ The American olence. The Republican governor also Bison putting away woolies Civil Liberties Union is challenging a signed another bill requiring pipeline new law signed by South Dakota Gov. companies to help pay extraordinary ex- Kristi Noem aimed at potential protests penses such as the cost of policing during against the planned Keystone XL oil protests, but the ACLU is not challeng- pipeline. ing that new law. The ACLU filed a federal lawsuit The pro-pipeline GAIN Coalition says Thursday on behalf of groups and indi- the legislation provides “clarity about viduals planning to protest the pipeline what crosses the line.’’ or encourage others to do so. But the ACLU and American Indian Noem signed the act on Wednesday tribes say Noem’s approach will stifle that allows officials to pursue money free speech. from demonstrators who encourage vi-

Kali photos/Dawn Walschinski The Oneida Nation Farm bison are enjoying the early spring conditions.

To see the buffalo herd, visit the Oneida Nation Buffalo Overlook on Cooper Road off of Highway 54. Local April 4, 2019 • Tew@shGreat Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center and SEOTS will be Closed HOTLINE: several Tribes in northern Wisconsin on Friday, May 24 efforts to reduce morbidity and mortality SEOTS – Oneida Code Talkers Day Milwaukee Monday, May 27 County Crisis from commercial tobacco usage. Over the next two years, I will be working Color Guard – Memorial Day Services at SEOTS as the coordinator for the The SEOTS Color provides help to depression and anxiety initiative. While individuals who Guard is seeking veterans to Indian Council of the I am personally Meherrin Native, I am join and participate in Color are experiencing deeply invested in improving the health Elderly Weekly Meals a mental health and wellness of Natives all over Indian Guard activities. For those Transportation available! Visit the meal crisis. The hotline is Country. I am ecstatic to work with the interested, please contact site at 3232 West State Street (former available 24/7/365. Oneida Nation, and I look forward to Indian Community School) every Do not hesitate to meeting many of you over the course of Leon House, 414-530-5846. Monday, Thursday, and Friday (5pm the call for yourself, or the project. first Friday of each month, 11:30am all for an individual other Mondays, Thursday, and Fridays). experiencing a Enjoy a tasty meal, visit with friends, and Medication Distribution Reminder: play Bingo. Eligibility: Native American mental health crisis. SEOTS now picks up medications from Oneida every Monday. Please call with (plus spouse) must be 45+, Non-Native all of your medication orders by the Tuesday before our Monday pick-up. must be 60+. (414) Due to a Pharmacy Staff meeting, SEOTS will be unable to distribute medications on the second Tues. of each month from For more information, call: 257-7222 10:00am–11:00am (414) 933-1401 www.kalihwisaks.com SEOTS April 4, 2019 • Tew@sh< W@=tehlu 29 Cmunity Rm Rental Graduation Sashes project for your regalia. This month Sara The SEOTS Multip pose Rm and Kitchen will be teaching the class how to make In honor and recognition of our e available f rental  select Sat days. graduates, SEOTS provides free a yoke or collar for your outfit! The graduation sashes to all graduating $40 class fee will include all materials Resve the rm f bthday pties, baby sh­s, and instruction. Participants should Oneida students. These sashes have been and me. provided by Oneida community member have some beading and hand sewing Chris Luttrell. Stop by SEOTS during skill. Participants may also need to Call today to get me details and resve y‚r date. operating hours to pick one up. work on project outside of class hours. Appropriate for ages 15+. Medication Pick-up with Oneida Comprehensive Housing Pharmacist Jim Poels Tuesday, May 7 Outreach 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 14, 11:00am – 6:30pm The Director of the Oneida Pharmacy, The Oneida Comprehensive Housing Jim Poels, will be present at SEOTS to Department will be at SEOTS to provide review the medications of our clients. information about housing options on the Information shared will be proper Oneida reservation. Short presentations dosing, potential conflicts between will be provided at 11:00am and 5:00pm meds, and suggested alternatives. No as well as staff being present throughout appointment necessary, but please the day to answer questions. Refreshments bring in all the medication currently will be available, plus all attendees will prescribed to you. have a chance to win an Oneida Market gift basket. Senior Activity Day Tuesday, May 14, 21, 28 Oneida Shuttle Trip Monday, May 20 11:00am – 2:00pm Join us for lunch, Bingo and weekly 8:00am departure activities! The first Tuesday is canceled The reasons for taking the shuttle vary, but due to the Share the Care conference. include the Oneida Health Center, Oneida Ascension Wisconsin The second Tuesday of the month is a $3 Casino, Tribal ID’s, etc. Drop off and luncheon, the third Tuesday is potluck, the pick-up is at the Health Center and Casino Mobile Digital Mammography when in Oneida. fourth Tuesday is Brown Bag. Center is visiting … Oneida Language Classes Culture Class: How Federal Policies Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 27 Impacted Native Americans, Part 1 5:00pm for Beginners Wednesday, May 22 – 5:30pm South Eastern Oneida Tribal Services (SEOTS) 6:00pm for Continuing Students Oneida Cultural Advisory Randy Wa>tkunhela=t&= (I Greet You) All are Cornelius will present the topic. Enjoy 5233 W. Morgan Ave. welcome! Learn with Oneida language an Oneida Corn Soup dinner, sponsored Saturday, April 20, 2019 with teacher Renee Elm–Pfaller. by SEOTS. All attendees will receive a 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. special gift. Craft Class: Beaded Yoke/Collar Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 27 SEOTS Closed To schedule your mammogram, 5:30pm – 8:00pm Friday, May 24 (Oneida Code Talkers contact Central Scheduling at 414-326-1800. Join us at SEOTS on Wednesdays in Day) and Monday, May 27 (Memorial May to begin working on our next Day) There may be resources available to help with the cost of the exam if you are worried about paying for your mammogram. Are You an Elder Seeking Extra $$ Call Claudia at 414-585-2014 for more information. FYI… The National Indian Council on Aging provides paid job training for people with limited financial resources who are 55 or older. Space is limited. Register for your mammogram today! Elders living in the Milwaukee area can apply through the SEOTS office. OCEC Contact: 920 496-5260 Oneida Community Education Center Office Hours: Mon.–Thurs.: 8am–7:30pm Located at: 2632 S. Packerland Drive • Green Bay, WI 54313 Fri.: 8am–4:30pm

30 A’hs^ Niw^sa • April 4, 2019 Silver in Iroquois Communities Series, featuring Steven L. Chrisjohn By Larry P. Madden got home, I began to create.” Oneida Community Education Center The Chrisjohns make their home in The Oneida Nation Arts Program Tijeras, New Mexico, just east of Al- (ONAP) is sponsoring Steven L. Chris- buquerque. His work is self-described john, in the 20 Years from Now: Mas- as, “A body of work… inspired and de- ter and Apprentice Artists Series this rived from his Ceremonial experiences spring. His father came from London, and tribal ancestry.” Influenced by ear- Ontario, Canada, and he spoke the five ly woodland era culture, where art was dialects of Iroquois, and English as a more than beauty, he believes art is also second language. He would contribute sacred and alive with spirit. By bring- to the Oneida Language Project in Onei- ing these thoughts forward, combined da, WI as early as the 1970s. Chrisjohn with his own love and spirit interwoven states his father chose not to teach his with personal beliefs, he is following language to his children due to beatings the path set by his father. Chrisjohn con- received in his boarding school experi- tinues to pursue his love of sculpture, ence; however, what he did pass on was with dreams of sculpting a herd of elk the gift of carving and sculpture. This and large creatures, some as tall as six includes traditional basket-making from feet. What an exciting moment in an art- black ash which was a money-making ist’s life when he or she can pursue their venture his family actively participated dreams instead of pursuing necessity. in before his passing in 1992. Steven Chrisjohn will be hosting a Chrisjohn has made his home in Flor- master silverwork workshop in the Sil- ida since his twenties. After 20 years ver in Iroquois Communities series, of Florida sunshine, his family packed from April 24 to 28, 2019. With funding up and moved to the wild west of New by the First Nations Development Insti- Mexico. Not having a high school di- tute (FNDI), the goal is to provide a se- ploma did not deter Chrisjohn from be- ries of workshops for local apprentices coming a non-traditional student at the to be inspired by distinguished Native prestigious Institute of American Indian American artists in the fields of -Sil Arts (I.A.I.A.) of Santa Fe, New Mex- ver-work. By fostering our local artists ico. The famed Indian Arts College with skills, tools, tips, and vision, the evidently could sense his talent. While Master Artists will transfer a depth and progressing to his Bachelor of Fine Arts breadth of traditional arts and culture degree, he earned his high school diplo- that we hope to see bloom here within ma as well. the next twenty years. We’ll guide our Chrisjohn’s interest in silverwork local apprentice artists toward estab- and jewelry had begun at 14 years old lishing an artist portfolio and a business in a chance encounter. He and his fa- plan in their chosen art forms. We also ther attended a Powwow and Gathering hope to see a strong network of Master at Saugerties, New York. His family’s Artists and apprenticeship artists learn- vendor space was next to a silversmith ing and growing together and creating a Submitted Photo from what was then known at the time strong base of Iroquois artists 20 years Silversmith Steve Chrisjohn will be hosting a master silverwork as San Domingo Pueblo in New Mex- from now. For more information, visit workshop in the Silver in Iroquois Communities series April 24-28. ico. He invited Chrisjohn to his booth https://oneidanationarts.org/master-art- Visit visit https://oneidanationarts.org/master-artists-workshops. and introduced him to the art of silver ists-workshops.html. html for more information. jewelry. Chrisjohn states, “As soon as I https://oneida-nsn.gov/education/community-education-center/ Local April 4, 2019 • Áhs< Niw@sh< Úskah 31 Hope for gubernatorial pardons renewed in Wisconsin By Scott Bauer utive will again be issuing pardons and business that is working on the Fox- vocation of her license to drive a school Associated Press shortening prison sentences through conn project near Racine. But he said bus. MADISON, Wis. (AP) ~ Some are commutations. in a telephone interview that his felony “It’s not like I hurt anybody,’’ Morse handwritten pleas. Others are typed. ``The pardon process was designed conviction has kept him from getting said of her crime, which she said hap- They come on long pieces of yellow for me,’’ Elandis Peete wrote to Dem- other jobs. He hopes Evers shows him pened when she was ``young and fool- legal paper, other times on post cards. ocratic Gov. Tony Evers in January. ``I and others in a similar situation some ish.’’ “Does a person need to pay for Some include photos. definitely made a mistake when I was leniency. this their entire life?’’ More than 500 have sent letters since younger, now being older I am much “Everybody needs a second chance,’’ Their requests are among the hun- November. An additional 540 or so wiser. ... If granted a pardon it will open Peete said. dreds submitted to Evers since his win have called. A few dozen have emailed. up many doors of greater opportunity Lynelle Morse, 56, was convicted of in November. The Associated Press re- All are hoping that after eight years of for me and my families’ future.’’ a felony when she was 19 years old for viewed the submitted pardon applica- Republican Gov. Scott Walker refusing Peete was convicted of felony drug her role in the selling of marijuana to an tions, letters of inquiry and other doc- to consider anyone’s request, Wiscon- possession in 1996, when he was 18, undercover police officer. She was sen- uments Evers has received related to sin’s new governor will follow through and released from prison two years lat- tenced to one year of probation, but the on his promise that the state’s top exec- er. Now 41, Peete runs a dump truck felony on her record resulted in the re- • See 32, Pardons 32 Áhs< Niw@sh< T#ken • April 4, 2019 Local From page 31/Pardons granting pardons. Many of them are Doyle. Evers sees granting pardons as part of Another type of clemency is a commut- sent by prison inmates seeking a com- Her attorney is renewing the request broader changes to the criminal justice ed sentence, which prisoners sometimes mutation of their sentence. Others are with Evers. system. While a relatively small tool, it seek to reduce their sentence. from people like Morse and Peete who Bembenek’s request was one of 1,400 could help to shorten “ridiculous sen- A pardon doesn’t erase or seal a con- have served their time and want a par- applications pending as of November tences,’’ said David Liners, the execu- viction, but it does restore the right to don to help them move on. 2011 when Walker broke with long- tive director of WISDOM, a Wisconsin own a gun; to vote; to be on a jury; to At least one request was for a dead held, bipartisan practice and suspend- network of faith-based organizations possess firearms; to hold public office; person who was at the center of one of ed issuing pardons. Republican Gov. best known for its work to reduce the and to hold various licenses. A pardon Wisconsin’s most famous murder cases. Tommy Thompson and his successor, number of people in prisons. doesn’t keep a person’s criminal re- Laurie Bembenek, a former Milwaukee Republican Scott McCallum, issued Issuing pardons and granting clemen- cord from showing up on background police officer and Playboy club hostess a combined 262 pardons from 1987 cy don’t always break along party lines, checks, but applicants often insist clem- convicted of killing her then-husband’s through 2002. Democratic Gov. Jim said Mark Osler, a professor at the Uni- ency makes them more attractive to em- ex-wife in 1982, died in 2010 while a Doyle granted nearly 300 during his versity of St. Thomas School of Law in ployers. pardon request was pending before eight years in office. Minneapolis, who specializes in sen- Evers has yet to name members to the tencing. The tools are commonly used pardons board, which reviews applica- in some conservative states whose lead- tions and makes recommendations for ers believe in the power of redemption pardons and commutations. Evers also and mercy, he said. has not set up a system for submitting Governors in 30 states, including applications _ but that hasn’t stopped Wisconsin, have the exclusive power more than 1,000 people already calling, to grant pardons, according to the Na- emailing or writing his office to make tional Association of Criminal Defense their case. Lawyers Restoration of Rights Project. “There’s going to be a flood,’’ Liners In 10 other states, governors must first said. “I’m afraid they’re going to get get approval from another entity, such overwhelmed.’’ as a pardons board. The Wisconsin Constitution grants Associated Press researcher Rhonda the governor the power to grant pardons Shafner in New York contributed to this for any crime short of treason and im- report. peachment. Pardons are a form of clem- Follow Scott Bauer on Twitter: ency, or leniency, given to criminals. https://twitter.com/sbauerAP Local April 4, 2019 • Áhs< Niw^sha Áhs< 33 Flooding hits South Dakota American Indian reservation hard By Blake Nicholson floodwaters washed out a rural waterline. says significant rain is possible later in the forts are underway in the Fargo-Moorhead Associated Press The state also sent a water rescue team to week. metro area. However, the two cities have Flooding that has hit parts of the Mid- help move some tribal residents from iso- To the north, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz implemented significant flood-fighting west hard has nearly paralyzed an Amer- lated homes. on Tuesday said people should be on guard measures in the last decade. ican Indian reservation in southern South The soldiers ended their work Monday for localized flooding but that ideal snow- “If we had the same water levels (in Dakota, swamping roads, trapping people after the water line was repaired and water melt conditions have lessened fears of cat- Moorhead) that we had back in 2011, we in homes and cutting off water supplies to service restored. They distributed about astrophic flooding. would need (3 million) sandbags today to thousands. 9,500 gallons of water in seven commu- “I don’t want anybody to let their guard protect that critical infrastructure,’’ Walz The situation on the sprawling Pine nities. down (but) when it comes to the actual said. “We need a little over 100,000 now.’’ Ridge Reservation was improving Tues- The federal Bureau of Indian Affairs also boots on the ground and the organization, day, but two weeks of severe flooding has provided manpower and equipment. very confident,’’ Walz said of flood prepa- Associated Press Writers Steve Kar- could put the Oglala Sioux tribe in recov- The agency didn’t immediately respond to rations. nowski in Minneapolis and Heather ery mode for months, if not longer, and a request for comment on its efforts. The weather service is expecting mod- Hollingsworth in Kansas City, Missouri, deal a serious blow to its economy, Pres- Bear Runner said the tribe hasn’t had erate to major flooding in the Red River contributed to this report. ident Julian Bear Runner said. time to estimate the amount of damage or Basin of northwestern Minnesota and east- “This is going to have a devastating ef- detail what repairs will be needed. ern North Dakota, and sandbag-filling ef- fect on us, I feel,’’ he said. ``The tribe is “I’m hoping if the state and federal utilizing any and all of its resources to try government help out to the best of their to help the communities that have been abilities in assisting us, I suppose we can impacted.’’ have this (recovery) done in a matter of The prairie reservation is roughly the months,’’ he said. “But without necessary size of Delaware and Rhode Island com- equipment, if we have to do it on our own, bined and is home to nearly 20,000 peo- it could take up to a year.’’ ple, about half living in poverty, according Also Tuesday, the U.S. Environmen- to U.S. Census Bureau statistics. Heavy tal Protection Agency issued a statement snowfall and a rapid melt this month led saying it’s assessing two Superfund sites to overland flooding, swollen creeks and in states affected by the flooding. The EPA rivers, swamped roads and broken water identified the Superfund sites as -the Ne lines. braska Ordnance Plant in Mead, Nebraska, “Pine Ridge is like a desert when it and the Conservation Chemical Corpora- comes to resources,’’ said Peri Pourier, tion in Kansas City, Missouri. Superfund a tribal member and state representative. is a law that gives the EPA funding and “We’re using horses to get out to commu- authority to clean up contaminated sites. nities that are away from the main roads. The Mead site operated as a munitions We have elders out there that are just iso- plant from 1942 to 1956 and its disposal of lated.’’ radioactive waste and other chemicals led Bear Runner, 33, said it’s the worst to groundwater contamination. The EPA flooding he has seen and that some tribal said it has not found evidence that any elders say they haven’t seen so much water hazardous contaminants were released by since they were children. He said the tribe the flooding. was still on the ``borderline’’ of emergen- The federal agency added that it will cy Tuesday with floodwaters receding, but evaluate the sites further as floodwaters many tribal members still don’t have easy recede. access ``to pharmacies, medication, gro- Elsewhere in the flood-fighting -Mid cery stores, anything to help sustain them- west , levees shored up by sandbags were selves.’’ keeping the surging Missouri River at bay The tribe estimates as many as 8,000 east of Kansas City. About 140 volunteers people have had water supplies disrupted were sandbagging to protect a school in and another 2,000 have been hampered or Norborne, Missouri. The Mississippi Riv- trapped by floodwaters. Three people who er was expected to flood some parks and suffered medical problems died before railroad tracks as it crested Tuesday in ambulances slowed by floodwaters could Hannibal, Missouri. get to them, the tribe said, though it re- Flooding along the Missouri River and leased no other details. its tributaries has caused at least $3 bil- Gov. Kristi Noem sent National Guard lion in damage and contributed to at least soldiers to the reservation over the week- three deaths. Floodwaters are receding end to help distribute drinking water after but the National Weather Service forecast 34 Áhs< Niw@sh< Kay# • April 4, 2019 Local OBC Meeting Results

Executive Session Lisa Summers. Barbara Cornelius, Carole Environmental, Health, Safety & Land COMMITTEE 8:30 AM Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Liggins, Nancy Skenandore, Tracie Sparks Motion by Ernie Stevens III to adopt reso- 1. Accept the February 20, 2019, regular Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, (via Polycom), and Sonny Nacotee were lution 03-13-19-B Appointing Representa- Legislative Operating Committee meet- Norbert Hill Center present. tive to the Nuclear Energy Tribal Working ing minutes A. Oneida Personnel Commission - Barba- Group and the Tribal Radioactive Materials Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman Regular Meeting ra Cornelius, Carole Liggins, and Nancy Transportation Committee, seconded by Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the 8:30 AM Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Skenandore Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried: February 20, 2019, regular Legislative Op- BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary For the record: Councilman Ernie Stevens erating Committee meeting minutes, sec- Norbert Hill Center B. Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal III will follow-up with the Environmental, onded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion Services Advisory Board - Tracie Sparks Health, Safety and Land Division Director carried: EXECUTIVE SESSION Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary regarding the Oneida Business Commit- 2. Approve the Oneida Police Commission Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, C. Oneida Pow-wow Committee - Sonny tee’s expectation that the written reports re- bylaws Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Sum- Nacotee quired by the last resolve of the resolution Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman mers, Council members: Daniel Guzman Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary will be submitted as part of the appropriate Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the Onei- King, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III; service group’s quarterly reporting to the da Police Commission bylaws to the BC Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, V. MINUTES Oneida Business Committee. liaison to the Oneida Police Commission Council members: David Jordan, Jennifer A. Approve the February 28, 2019, quarter- D. Adopt resolution entitled Amending Res- for follow-up to be done with the Oneida Webster; ly reports Business Committee meeting olution BC-09-26-18-F Rescission of Police Commission and the Legislative minutes the Dissolution of the Oneida Personnel Reference Office on the revisions and that a REGULAR MEETING Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary Commission and Related Emergency revised draft of the bylaws will be brought Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Motion by Ernie Stevens III to approve the Amendments in Accordance with Gen- back to the April 10, 2019, regular Business Treasurer Trish King, Secretary Lisa Sum- February 28, 2019, quarterly reports Busi- eral Tribal Council’s August 27, 2018 Committee meeting for consideration, sec- mers, Council members: Daniel Guzman ness Committee meeting minutes, seconded Directive onded by Trish King. Motion carried: King, Ernest Stevens III; by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried: Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman Motion by Lisa Summers to request that Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, B. Approve the February 27, 2019, regular Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolu- the BC liaison to the Oneida Police Com- Council members: David Jordan, Kirby Business Committee meeting minutes tion 03-13-19-C Amending Resolution BC- mission work with the Oneida Police Com- Metoxen, Jennifer Webster; Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary 09-26-18-F Rescission of the Dissolution mission on a transition plan for the current Motion by Trish King to approve the Febru- of the Oneida Personnel Commission and staff and to bring back an update in six (6) I. CALL TO ORDER ary 27, 2019, regular Business Committee Related Emergency Amendments in Accor- months, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman meeting minutes, seconded by Daniel Guz- dance with General Tribal Council’s Au- Motion carried: Brandon Stevens at 8:33 a.m. man King. Motion carried: gust 27, 2018 Directive, with one (1) noted 3. Approve the Oneida Election Board by- For the record: Chairman Tehassi Hill is change [correct “plaintiff” to “petitioner” laws on approved travel attending the moot court VI. RESOLUTIONS throughout the resolution], seconded by Tr- Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman and oral arguments in the Texas ICWA ap- A. Adopt resolution entitled The Oneida ish King. Motion carried: Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the five peal in New Orleans, LA. Councilman Nation’s Policy for Making Expenditures (5) noted changes to the Oneida Election Kirby Metoxen is out on personal time. under its Compact and Funding Agree- VII. APPOINTMENTS Board bylaws [1) include language in § Councilman David P. Jordan is out on pre- ment with the U.S. Department of Health A. Determine next steps regarding one (1) 1-6. that recommendations to the OBC for planned vacation time. Councilwoman Jen- and Human Services vacancy - Oneida Election Board termination of appointments be by majority nifer Webster is on approve travel attending Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary vote of a quorum; 2) include language in the Indian Health Care Improvement Fund Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolu- Motion by Ernie Stevens III to appoint § 2-2. that the Chair, or designee who is a meeting in Washington DC. tion 03-13-19-A The Oneida Nation’s Poli- Tracy Smith to the Oneida Election Board, member of the Board, has an additional due cy for Making Expenditures under its Com- seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion to attend the Oneida Business Committee II. OPENING pact and Funding Agreement with the U.S. carried: meeting where their quarterly report is pre- Opening provided by Artley Skenandore, Department of Health and Human Services, sented; 3) include language in § 2-5. that Principal/Oneida Nation High School seconded by Trish King. Motion carried: VIII. STANDING COMMITTEES members may be removed from an Officer B. Adopt resolution entitled Supporting the A. FINANCE COMMITTEE position by majority vote of the Board and III. ADOPT THE AGENDA Tribal AmeriCorps Program 1. Approve the March 4, 2019, regular Fi- that meetings to fill Officer positions must Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt the agen- Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary nance Committee meeting minutes be duly called; 4) include language in § 4-1. da with one (1) change [delete item VI.B. Item deleted at the adoption of the agenda. Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer that recommendations to the OBC for ter- Adopt resolution entitled Supporting the C. Adopt the resolution entitled Appointing Motion by Daniel Guzman King to approve mination of appointments be by majority Tribal AmeriCorps Program], seconded by Representative to the Nuclear Energy the March 4, 2019, regular Finance Com- vote of a quorum; and 5) include reference Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried: Tribal Working Group and the Tribal mittee meeting minutes, seconded by Ernie § 4-5. to the Conflict of Interest law regard- Radioactive Materials Transportation Stevens III. Motion carried: ing “immediate family member”;], to defer IV. OATH OF OFFICE Committee Oaths of Office administered by Secretary Sponsor: Patrick Pelky, Division Director/ B. LEGISLATIVE OPERATING • See 35, March 13 OBC Minutes April 4, 2019 • Áhs< Niw@sh< W$sk 35 From page 34/March 13, 2019 Oneida Business Committee Minutes the discussion of § 2-6. of the Oneida Elec- IX. TRAVEL REQUESTS C. Approve the requested action regarding year end compliance audit and lift the tion Board bylaws and the discussion of A. Approve the travel request - Councilman the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay confidentiality requirement (04:04:37) the appointing of alternates to the March Kirby Metoxen - Wisconsin Governor’s 2019 STEM summer camps Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman 19, 2019, Business Committee Work Ses- Conference on Tourism - Wisconsin Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the sion for further review, and to bring back Dells, WI - March 17-20, 2019 Motion by Ernie Stevens III to that the Cage/Vault/Kiosk annual and year end the final draft of the Oneida Election By- Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman University of Wisconsin-Green Bay set compliance audit and lift the confidential- laws to the March 27, 2019, regular Busi- Motion by Ernie Stevens III to approve aside funds be released and to direct the ity requirement, seconded by Daniel Guz- ness Committee meeting for consideration, the travel request for Councilman Kirby Governmental Services Division Director man King. Motion carried: seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion car- Metoxen and one (1) additional Business to work with Jason Mathwig, Director of 3. Accept the Card Games and Poker com- ried: Committee member to attend the Wiscon- Camps and Conferences/UWGB, to: 1) pliance audit and lift the confidentiality 4. Approve the Oneida Personnel Commis- sin Governor’s Conference on Tourism in specify eligibility criteria, 2) identify how requirement sion bylaws amendments Wisconsin Dells, WI - March 17-20, 2019, access to the 2019 STEM summers camps Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion car- will be granted in the event that the num- Motion by Daniel Guzman King to accept Motion by Lisa Summers to defer the ried: ber of interested members is greater than the Card Games and Poker compliance au- Oneida Personnel Commission bylaws B. Approve the travel request - Councilman the number of available spaces, 3) identi- dit and lift the confidentiality requirement, amendments to the March 27, 2019, reg- Ernie Stevens III - 2019 Great Lakes In- fy how access to the 2019 STEM summer seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion car- ular Business Committee meeting, noting tertribal Food Summit - Dowagiac, MI camps will be granted to individuals who ried: the Legislative Reference Office will ad- - April 24-29, 2019 would like to attend more than one, and 4) 4. Accept the Roulette Rules of Play com- dress the concerns in § 1-5. regarding the Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman finalize any other the details for the 2019 pliance audit and lift the confidentiality number and appointment of Pro Tem mem- Motion by Daniel Guzman King to ap- summer camps, seconded by Daniel Guz- requirement bers, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. prove the travel request for Councilman man King. Motion carried: Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman Motion carried: Ernie Stevens III to attend the 2019 Great Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Lakes Intertribal Food Summit in Dowa- XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Roulette Rules of Play compliance audit IX. TRAVEL REPORTS giac, MI - April 24-29, 2019, seconded by A. REPORTS and lift the confidentiality requirement, A. Approve the travel report - Vice-Chair- Trish King. Motion carried: 1. Accept the Chief Counsel report seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion man Brandon Stevens, Councilman Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel carried: Daniel Guzman King, and Councilman Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens recessed Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the For the record: The correct sponsor for Kirby Metoxen - National Congress the meeting for five (5) minutes at 10:40 Chief Counsel report, seconded by Ernie this item is David P. Jordan, Councilman. of American Indians 2019 Executive a.m. Stevens III. Motion carried: The agenda incorrectly lists the sponsor as Council Winter Session - Washington 2. Accept the report - Midwest Alliance of Daniel Guzman King, Councilman. DC - February 11-15, 2019 (01:42:32) Meeting called to order by Vice-Chairman Sovereign Tribes Impact executive up- Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King, Councilman Brandon Stevens at 10:51 a.m. date D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the Roll call for the record: Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary 1. File # 2018-DR06-02 - Accept the up- travel report from Vice-Chairman Bran- Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Ste- Motion by Ernie Stevens III to defer this date and determine the appropriate next don Stevens, Councilman Daniel Guzman vens; Councilman Daniel Guzman King; item to the March 27, 2019, regular Busi- steps King, and Councilman Kirby Metoxen for Treasurer Trish King; Councilman Ernie ness Committee meeting, seconded by Lisa Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary the National Congress of American Indians Stevens III; Secretary Lisa Summers; Summers. Motion carried: Motion by Trish King to accept the update 2019 Executive Council Winter Session in Not Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill; regarding file # 2018-DR06-02 and request Washington DC - February 11-15, 2019, Councilman David P. Jordan; Councilman B. STANDING ITEMS the sub-team submit the written report seconded by Trish King. Motion carried: Kirby Metoxen; Councilwoman Jennifer 1. ONEIDA GOLF ENTERPRISE at the March 27, 2019, regular Business Ayes: Trish King, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Webster; CORPORATION - LADIES PRO- Committee meeting, seconded by Daniel Summers FESSIONAL GOLF ASSOCIATION Guzman King. Motion carried: Abstained: Daniel Guzman King XI. NEW BUSINESS a. Accept the Thornberry Creek LPGA 2. Discuss planning and next steps related B. Approve the travel report - Council- A. Accept the Oneida Retail Enterprise up- Classic February 2019 report to area under to DR16 man Daniel Guzman King - Indigenous dated mission statement Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chair- Farming and Hemp Conference - Calla- Sponsor: Michele Doxtator, Area Man- Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic February man way, MN - February 28-March 3, 2019 ager/Retail Profits 2019 report, seconded by Trish King. Mo- Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Sponsor: Daniel Guzman King, Council- Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept tion carried: update as information, noting draft corre- man the Oneida Retail Enterprise updated mis- spondence will be submitted to the March Motion by Ernie Stevens III to approve sion statement, seconded by Lisa Sum- C. AUDIT COMMITTEE 19, 2019, BC Work Session for review, the travel report from Councilman Daniel mers. Motion carried: 1. Accept the January 17, 2019, regular seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion Guzman King for the Indigenous Farming B. Repost one (1) vacancy - Oneida Com- Audit Committee meeting minutes carried: and Hemp Conference - Callaway, MN - munity Library Board Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman February 28-March 3, 2019 and send the Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the E. NEW BUSINESS five (5) items requiring attention on page Motion by Ernie Stevens III to repost one January 17, 2019, regular Audit Commit- 1. Approve forty (40) new enrollments and 2 of the report to an upcoming BC Work (1) vacancy on the Oneida Community Li- tee meeting minutes, seconded by Daniel one (1) relinquishment Session for further discussion, seconded by brary Board, seconded by Daniel Guzman Guzman King. Motion carried: Lisa Summers. Motion carried: King. Motion carried: 2. Accept the Cage/Vault/Kiosk annual and • See 39, March 13 OBC 36 Áhs< Niw@sh< Y@=yahk • April 4, 2019 Classifieds

Demographer – West Point, NY English Instructor Sustainment & Restoration adherence to agency policy, Sustainment & Restoration • Ability to organize and Services (SRS) has an and provide recommendations Services (SRS) has an conduct small group lecture immediate opening for concerning the scientific -is immediate opening for an and seminar group learning Demographer in West Point, sues raised. Collaborate with English Instructor to support utilizing Teaching of English NY. researchers in external organizations and the U.S. Army War College. as a Second Language in academia engaged in parallel research and writing instruction Job Duties/Responsibilities efforts, to compare findings, develop syn- Instruct International Officers/Fellows methodology. include, but not limited to: ergistic research relationships, and to max- in the English and writing skills required • Works for the ASA (M&RA) senior ex- imize effective use of research resources. to successfully complete the academic • Required work experience with ecutive (Strategic Integration for Human Monitors and coordinates study efforts requirements for the U.S. Army War College International students (to include number Dimension) to guide and oversee the de- with ORSAs, other scientists and action of- resident program. Instructor will have duties of hours spent one on one or in a classroom velopment and implementation of a pro- ficers on the OSD, ARSTAF, ARI, RAND, to include: daily instruction, curriculum setting). gram to improve the timeliness, accuracy, WRAIR, private contractors, civilian uni- and lesson planning, administrative duties, and usability of Army human capital data, versities, and MACOM staffs. individual student support beyond classroom • Ability to provide written and oral analysis workforce research, and program evalua- • Answers daily inquiries from both the time, curriculum guidance and student of student performance, teach from tion for the purpose of furthering the devel- Army community regarding Army demo- progress report meetings. provided curriculum, adapt and customize opment and utilization of the Army’s talent graphics and how they relate to U.S. pop- curriculum to suit class needs, prepare management. ulation. Analyses are on a variety of topics Educational/Licensing Requirements: lesson plans and collaborate with other • Responsible for providing Army-wide and include both one-time and periodic • At least six months (or one college instructors/Course Director on classroom demographic analyses and evaluations in studies, reviews and planning initiatives semester) experience teaching, tutoring, dynamic, class pacing, and lesson support of senior-level decisions relative pertaining to military personnel accessions, or advising International students at the planning/curriculum. to readiness of the Force and G-1/ASA retention, demographics, and management secondary level or higher. • Qualification will be demonstrated by: (M&RA) policies and programs that im- systems. Analyses and evaluations of- Successful completion of work experience pact the Total Army Community (i.e., Sol- ten demand quick reaction, and require a • At least six months (or one college in the classroom provided in a resume diers – Active-Duty, National Guard, and demonstrated competence in a wide vari- semester) teaching in a classroom or CV and sample(s) of previous written Army Reserve; civilians; retirees; veterans; ety of mathematical, statistical and other environment student evaluations/critiques/assessments. and their families). In carrying out these empirical information handling techniques. duties, the incumbent is responsible for Incumbent ensures that demographic sta- providing statistical expertise and guidance tistics are accurate, valid, and consistent in the performance of such functions as: across the Army. (a) monitoring, coordinating, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing Army-wide Experience/Qualification: demographics in support of the Army’s • Minimum of Master’s Degree or PhD human resources/talent management poli- required preferably with a major in cies and programs; (b) advising the Deputy engineering, computer science, economics, Chief of Staff, G-1; ASA (M&RA); CSA; physics, math, statistics, operations research, and Secretary of the Army staffs regard- or other technical degrees with interest in ing world-wide Army demographics and policy issues. human resources issues and concerns; (c) • Requires mastery of and skill in applying providing statistical and analytical consul- broad areas of classical and modern tant services on Army-wide demographics advanced actuarial science, operations and personnel policies/program. Topics in- research, mathematics, and statistics; ability clude, but are not limited to, recruitment, ac- to communicate clearly and effectively, cessions, force composition, deployments, both orally and in writing; familiarity with separations, promotions, assignments and statistical packages such as SAS, Stata, or R; MOS distribution, gender-related issues, and grounding in research methodology, and training and education, command climate the ability to work in a team environment; surveys, Soldiers and family demographics and provide significant and innovative (to include marital status and divorce statis- recommendations for advancing programs tics), sexual harassment, Soldier quality of and/or methods. Individual must be life, MWR programs, religious preferences highly motivated, organized, flexible, and and Chaplain-sponsored programs, equal demonstrate a strong commitment to the opportunity, diversity, Reserve Component Army’s core values of quality and objectivity. statistics, retiree, civilian workforce statis- • Prior experience organizing and analyzing tics and veteran programs. data and communicating results to research Friendly Reminder: • Independently review reports, scientif- teams and broader audiences is preferred. Oneida offices will Close at Noon on Friday, April 19th ic papers, memoranda, and other similar Please apply online at: www.srsllc.com material for accuracy, scientific merit, and Or, send cover letter, resume to address at right. in observance of Good Friday! Local April 4, 2019 • Áhs< Niw@sh< Tsya=tak 37

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Career Opportunity Oneida Tribe with Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Employment Opportunities The Wisconsin Tribal related conservation plan- Conservation Advisory ning experience. Skill in The following positions are open to ALL Applicants: Council (WTCAC) Trib- oral and written commu- Position Title Department Closing Date al Resource Conserva- nication to advise, consult, Certified Medical Assistant Nursing Until Filled tion Specialist position inform and negotiate with Early Head Start Home Visitor Early Head Start Until Filled is focused on helping to Tribal, Federal and State Child Care Teacher Head Start Until Filled conserve natural resourc- officials and other -agen Produce Assistant Apple Orchard Until Filled es associated with Tribal cies and groups. Must be Senior Lifeguard Oneida Family Fitness Until Filled agricultural systems and proficient in the use of Cage Cashier Gaming Accounting Ongoing Recruitment land use measures. Wildlife habitat, soil, computers and office software programs, Drop/Count Team Member Gaming Accounting Ongoing Recruitment water, air, plants and conservation plan- data analysis and database management. ning needs are also addressed by this po- Incumbent must have experience using Slot Representative (2nd/3rd Shift) Gaming Slots Ongoing Recruitment sition. The Tribal Resource Conservation GIS programs and GPS equipment. Must Apple Picker Apple Orchard Ongoing Recruitment Specialist provides technical assistance have a valid driver’s license, reliable ve- and education to Tribes for the success- hicle and insurance coverage as a condi- ful development and installation of con- tion of employment. Travel daily to Tribal *Open to ENROLLED Tribal Members ONLY: servation practices to conserve natural Land with occasional office days at home. Position Title Department Closing Date resources. This position will initially be Mileage and per diem allowance provid- Community Outreach Coordinator Tsyunehekwa Until Filled part-time. ed. Police Officer Oneida Police Department Until Filled Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in soil Submit letter of interest, copy of driver’s SR Training Development Specialist Human Resources Until Filled conservation, or related agricultural or license, resume and contact information natural science discipline such as agron- via E-mail: [email protected] (At- For a complete listing of positions and job description please visit our website at: omy, soil science, plant science, forestry, tention: Tribal Resource Conservation https://oneida-nsn.gov/divisions/hr-employment/ agricultural educations, or agricultural Specialist by April 7, 2019) Call 920- engineering or natural resources-based 618-1402 for further information and full Or call: 920-496-7000 or the Job Line at: 1-800-236-7050 field of study and two years of directly job description. 38 Áhs< Niw@sh< T#kehlu> • April 4, 2019 Good News

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Sponsor: Barbara Webster, Chair/Oneida tions, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Trust Enrollment Committee Motion carried: Motion by Trish King to approve forty (40) 7. Review application(s) for one (1) vacan- new enrollments and one (1) relinquish- cy - Oneida Election Board - for term ment, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Mo- ending July 31, 2020 tion carried: Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary 2. Approve the limited term employment Motion by Trish King to accept the discus- contract for DR06 sion regarding the application(s) for the Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman Oneida Election Board vacancy, as infor- Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the mation, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. limited term employment contract for Motion carried: DR06, noting the base compensation offer 8. Deliberations regarding pardon applica- remains the same, seconded by Daniel Guz- tion - Thomas Lee man King. Motion carried: Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary 3. Approve the 2nd amendment to attorney Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the contract with Kelly McAndrews - file # Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Com- 2013-0873 mittee’s recommendation regarding a par- Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel don application submitted by Thomas Lee Motion by Trish King to approve the 2nd and move the resolution entitled Regarding amendment to attorney contract with Kelly Pardon of Thomas Lee to open session, McAndrews - file # 2013-0873, seconded seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Motion by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried: carried: 4. Approve the 1st amendment to attorney Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt reso- contract with James Bittorf - file # 2018- lution 03-13-19-D Regarding Pardon of 0235 Thomas Lee, seconded by Daniel Guzman Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel King. Motion carried: Motion by Ernie Stevens III to approve the 9. Deliberations regarding pardon applica- 1st amendment to attorney contract with tion - Cody Cornelius James Bittorf - file # 2018-0235, seconded Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary by Daniel Guzman King. Motion carried: Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Par- 5. Approve the attorney contract with Arlin- don and Forgiveness Screening Commit- da Locklear - file # 2019-0245 tee’s recommendation regarding a pardon Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel application submitted by Cody Cornelius Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the at- and move the resolution entitled Regarding torney contract with Arlinda Locklear - file Pardon of Cody Cornelius to open session, # 2019-0245, seconded by Daniel Guzman seconded by Trish King. Motion carried: King. Motion carried: Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolu- 6. Review Thornberry Creek at Oneida’s tion 03-13-19-E Regarding Pardon of Cody operational position and determine next Cornelius, seconded by Daniel Guzman steps King. Motion carried: Sponsor: Chad Fuss, Agenda/Oneida Golf Enterprise XIII. ADJOURN Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the Motion by Trish King to adjourn at 12:56 transfer of equity capital to Oneida Golf p.m., seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Enterprise in the amount of $323,522, with Motion carried: $110,000 allocated as an Accounts Receiv- able and $213,522 allocated as operating Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Informa- costs per correspondence from the OGE tion Management Specialist Agent, seconded by Daniel Guzman King. Minutes approved as presented on March Motion carried: 27, 2019. Motion by Lisa Summers to request the Oneida Law Office to review the concerns Lisa Summers, Secretary regarding expenditures raised by the OGE ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE Agent and to report back on possible ac-

https://oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/ 40 Kay# Niw^sa • April 4, 2019 Local Scam ads promoting fake tax breaks prosper on Facebook By Amanda Seitz and Mae people might actually make money be used to expose respondents to future tails on political ads it runs, including Anderson by installing solar technology on their come-ons, both scammy and legitimate. who bought them and the age and gen- Associated Press homes. Facebook users only needed to It’s not clear that the data was actually der of the audience. But it doesn’t make Hundreds of ads on Facebook prom- enter their addresses, email, utility in- used in such a manner. that information available for other ads. ised U.S. homeowners that they were formation and phone number to find out Facebook apparently didn’t take ac- Twitter offers its own database of ads eligible for huge state tax breaks if they more. tion until notified by state-government and promoted tweets. Google has an ar- installed new solar-energy panels. There Those incentives don’t exist. officials who noticed the ads. chive for political ads only. was just one catch: None of it was true. While the ads didn’t aim to bilk peo- The fictitious notices reveal how easi- The partial approaches allow mislead- The scam ads used photos of nearly ple of money directly - and it wasn’t ly scammers can pelt internet users with ing ads to fester. One problem is the fact every U.S. governor - and sometimes possible to buy solar panels through misinformation for months, undetect- that ads can be targeted so narrowly that President Donald Trump - to claim these ads - they led to websites that har- ed. They also raise further questions journalists and watchdog groups often that with new, lucrative tax incentives, vested personal information that could about whether big tech companies such won’t see them. as Facebook are capable of policing “That allows people to do more dirty misleading ads, especially as the 2020 tricks,’’ said Ian Vanderwalker, senior elections - and the prospect of another counsel at the Brennan Center for Jus- onslaught of online misinformation - tice’s Democracy Program. loom. In mid-March, some websites linked “This is definitely concerning - defi- in the fake solar-energy ads disap- nitely, it’s misinformation,’’ said Young peared. After complaints from gov- Mie Kim, a University of Wiscon- ernors’ offices, Facebook inactivated sin-Madison professor who studied 5 nearly all of the ads and several pages million Facebook ads during the 2016 affiliated with them. elections. “I keep telling people: We “These scammy ads have no place don’t have any basis to regulate such a on Facebook,’’ company spokeswoman thing.’’ Devon Kearns said in a statement. ``We Experts say websites and apps need to removed these pages and disabled these be more transparent about the ads that ad accounts recently and will continue run on their platforms. to take action.’’ Last year, Facebook launched a searchable database that provides de- • See 40, Scam ads

LEGAL NOTICE: LEGAL NOTICE: ONEIDA FAMILY COURT ONEIDA FAMILY COURT NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING RE: Case #12CS016 ONCSA and RE: Case #13PA192 ONCSA and Germaine M. Barrios v Raymond Courtney R. Danforth v Jonathan M. Denny A. Taylor A diligent attempt was made to no- A diligent attempt was made to tify the above Respondent/Father of notify the above Petitioner/Mother a Motion to Modify Custody and/or of a Motion to Modify Custody and/ Physical Placement filed by Petitioner. or Physical Placement filed by - Re A hearing shall take place on Thurs- spondent. A hearing shall take place day, April 11, 2019 at 11:30 am in the on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 11:00 above captioned case at the Oneida am in the above captioned case at the Family Court office located at 2630 Oneida Family Court office located at West Mason Street, Green Bay, WI 2630 West Mason Street, Green Bay, 54303. WI 54303. Inquiries for additional information Inquiries for additional information may be directed to: may be directed to: Oneida Family Court Oneida Family Court PO Box 19 PO Box 19 Oneida WI 54155 Oneida WI 54155 (920) 496-7200 (920) 496-7200 Local April 4, 2019 • Kay# Niw^sa Úskah 41 From page 40/Scam ads Facebook says it uses an automated for his two-story home in Mount Tabor, - for running fake news websites that tisers. process to review the images, text, tar- New Jersey, 37-year-old Chris Fitzpat- marketed unfounded health benefits of Scam ads are popular in certain in- geting and position of ads posted to its rick saw an ad claiming he might quali- colon cleanse and acai berry products, dustries, such as insurance or solar site. In some cases, employees review fy for ``free’’ solar panels because Gov. according to court records. power, where companies are looking the ads. Users can also give feedback Phil Murphy planned to release ``$100 Akatiff settled the allegations with- for people they can target later for prod- if they believe the ads violate company million solar incentives.’’ He was skep- out admitting guilt and agreed to a $1 ucts and services, said Peter Marinello, policies. tical because none of the solar compa- million fine. Akatiff changed his com- vice president of the Council of Better Governors’ offices were alarmed to nies he worked with mentioned such pany’s name to A4D Inc. in 2015, ac- Business Bureaus Inc. see photos of top politicians featured incentives, but worried others might cording to California business filings. The scammers sell the personal infor- alongside claims such as ``you can get not be. Akatiff did not respond to messages mation they collect to other companies paid to go solar.’’ “It’s very frustrating because it preys left with his California business. looking for potential customers, Mari- Helen Kalla, a spokeswoman for Ne- upon innocent people,’’ Fitzpatrick Though the FTC can investigate fake nello said. “That’s how this whole pro- vada Gov. Steve Sisolak, said she noti- said. ads, sue to stop them and seek com- cess plays out.’’ fied Facebook last month after staffers The Associated Press found that pensation for victims, thousands of ads Associated Press investigative re- saw them. some of these ads directed people to so- targeting select groups run online daily, searcher Randy Herschaft contributed Facebook took them down days later, lar-energy websites that listed the same making it harder to catch suspect adver- to this report. although some continued to re-appear business address - a mailbox in Carls- days after that complaint. Facebook bad, California - that had been used by also yanked ads featuring images of a company once under investigation governors in Texas, Illinois, Colora- by the Federal Trade Commission, the do, Arizona, South Carolina and other government’s consumer protection states. But the ads had already been agency. In 2012, the FTC sued Jason running for some time. Akatiff and his company - then called After researching solar-panel options Coleadium, also known as Ads 4 Dough Artwork needed for utility boxes (Green Bay, WI) ~ Seeking all paint- words, letter or numbers. ers, photographers, illustrators, and oth- • Military Avenue Business District and er creatives! Would you like to see your the Green Bay Public Arts Commis- artwork along Military Avenue? sion are looking for artwork that is The Green Bay Public Arts Commis- high quality, engaging, positive, and sion is assisting the Green Bay Military reflects concepts of Green Bay, pride, Avenue Business District in selecting community, diversity, patriotism, uni- artwork to be installed on utility boxes ty, and togetherness. along Military Avenue. • The application form can be found Until May 12, 2019 the Green Bay on the Green Bay Public Arts Com- Public Arts Commission will be col- mission webpage: https://greenbaywi. lecting submissions for the new utility gov/580/Calls-for-Artists box artwork program. Original artwork To submit designs, fill out the appli- selected for the program will be print- cation form and drop it off at City Hall ed on vinyl and attached to select utility - Department of Community and Eco- boxes. This is the first year of the pro- nomic Development,100 North Jeffer- gram in Green Bay, but it is inspired by son Street – Room 608, Green Bay, WI similar programs in Appleton, Wiscon- 54301-5026 or email to laurasc@green- sin and Madison, Wisconsin. baywi.gov or to director@militaryave. The program is open to artists 18 org by May 12, 2019. The final selec- years or older. Artists may submit up tions will be announced later in May. to 10 designs, the designs must be the For further information, contact Pub- original work of the entrant. Final se- lic Arts Coordinator, Laura Schley at lected artists will receive $200 for their 920-448-3142 or laurasc@greenbaywi. design. gov or Leah Weycker at 920-544-9503 There are a few guidelines: or [email protected]. • Designs cannot have legible logos, 42 Kay# Niw@sh< T#ken • April 4, 2019 Local Upcoming Events in April March 22 - April 12 share. FMI: 920-391-5185. When: Every Friday Alcoholics Anonymous Holy Apostles Episcopal Church Time: 6:00pm When: Wednesdays Lenten Fish Fries April 19 Where: Yukwatsistay^ 431 Hillcrest Time: 6:00pm When: Fridays, March 8 - April 12 Good Friday Trap Shoot Dr. Green Bay, WI, 54313 Where: Three Sisters Comm. Center Where: Parish Hall When: Friday, April 19 Join us for a open topic talking circle The meeting will be open unless topic Where: Brown County Sportsmen’s at fire pit at Yukwatsistay^, weather calls for a closed meeting. For more Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00pm Adult Plate & All take-outs: $12 each Club 1711 W. Deerfield Ave. permitting. If raining we will hold information call 920-869-9014. Child’s plate (10 & under): $6 each Green Bay, WI 54313 talking circle inside building. Open to Menu includes: Fish, Potato Side, Time: 9:00 am – 3:00pm the public. FMI: 920 264-2107 Women’s Support Group When: Every Friday Coleslaw, Bread, Pickle, Dessert & Added Money. Time: Noon–2:30pm Drink. Stations of the cross follows at FMI: skeetandtrap.com Heroin Anonymous Meeting When: Every Friday Where: Three Sisters Community 6:00 pm in church. Time: 6:00pm Center FMI: 920-869-2565 or email holy- April 20 Where: Yukwatsistay^ 431 Hillcrest For more ­­­­information Isabel Parker [email protected] The Savior of the World - a Sacred Dr. Green Bay, WI, 54313 at (920) 412-0396 or Georgia Burr Cantata For more information, contact Josiah at (920) 362-2490. April 8 When: Saturday, April 20 P. (920 264-2107) Welcoming other Wise Men’s Support Group Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Preventing Type 2 Diabetes addictions, we all support each other. When: Thursdays Latter-Day Saints, N6135 Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm When: Monday, April 8 Seminary Road OLCC Regular Meeting Where: Wise Women Gathering Where: Oneida Community When: 1st and 3rd Thursday Place, 2615 S. Packerland, Education Center Time: 6:30pm The public is invited to enjoy this Time: 5:30pm G.B. Next to Famous Dave’s Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00pm spiritually uplifting program. Where: NHC, 3rd Floor Rm 338 The Wise-Men’s Group is a Fel- Learn about prediabetes, assess your OLCC Conference Room lowship comprised of Native and risk and determine how to reduce Ongoing For more information call 920- Non-Native men. The Fellowship is your risk through lifestyle change. 869-4430 or Email: LandClaims_ dedicated to healing and supporting Attendees receive free information Monthly Sobriety Potluck [email protected] all men having difficulties dealing and a small gift. Register at 920-496- Speaker Meeting with personal issues in their lives 5260. When: Every 2nd Sunday of the Prayer Warriors that are, or can be destructive to their month When: Second Tuesday of every month wellness. The Wise Men’s Fellow- Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm Time: 11:25am – 12:00pm ship was created by two elders be- April 14 Where: Yukwatsistay^ 431 Hillcrest Where: Activity Room at the Oneida lieving all men had a need for support Yukwatsistay^ Sobriety Potluck Dr. Green Bay, WI, 54313 Nursing Home. at certain times of their life. There is When: Sunday, April 14 Sobriety Potluck to help support Sponsored by the Oneida Ecumen- no age or community restriction to Where: Sober Gathering Place, 431 those addicted or in recovery as well ical Team. All are welcome! Bring participate in the Fellowship, just Hillcrest as their families. Open to the public. your prayer requests for individuals, your wanting to be a better you. Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00pm FMI: 920 264-2107 families, community and world. For Confidentiality is held in high esteem Guest speaker Josiah “Joe G.” Por- more information please contact: Edi and stays within our ranks. Native at 715-524-3194 or Edijafra@yahoo. Culture and Spirituality, smudging ter, Inspirational Recoveree. Main Sobriety Breakfast Circles dish provided, please bring dish to com and tobacco use are forefront to the When: Every Sunday (except 2nd of group. Come and experience our ca- share. FMI: 920-391-5185. the month) Red Road AA Group maraderie or address a struggle you Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm When: Tuesdays want to lift off your shoulder. Where: Yukwatsistay^ 431 Hillcrest Time: 7:00pm FMI, contact: Rick Laes at 920-869- April 14 Where: “DarJune Cafe” Recovery Yukwatsistay^ Sobriety Potluck Dr. Green Bay, WI, 54313 9026. Come join us for a sobriety talking Community, 1201 S. When: Sunday, April 14 Broadway & Ninth St. Note: Any requests to include local events Where: Sober Gathering Place, 431 circle. Open to the public. FMI: 920 264-2107 Open Meeting – Members, Friends in this section will require individuals to list Hillcrest & Family. All are welcome! a phone # and contact person for the event. Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00pm Contact: Michael, (608)-308-3088. Guest speaker Josiah “Joe G.” Por- Friday Night Fire and Talking ter, Inspirational Recoveree. Main Circle dish provided, please bring dish to Contact us at: or call to get your event listed. Local April 4, 2019 • Kay# Niw@sh< Áhs< 43 Children’s Museum of Green Bay Announces Move to Bay Beach Area life Sanctuary and now the Children’s time and then reopen right way. At the Museum, it certainly strengthens what same time, we’re planning for the next we have to offer visitors and residents phase of our relocation, which will be alike.” an expansion of our new space. Today’s A fundraising effort is now under- children’s museum exhibits are STEM way to cover moving costs and the based, which require additional room. museum redesign, with a capital cam- We’re also planning to add event space, paign to come later in the year for an such as party rooms for children’s birth- expansion of the new facility. “We’re day celebrations and other events. It’s taking a two-step approach to our re- going to be a busy but fun year for our location,” explained Burnett. “The re- organization. We look forward to shar- design of our current layout allows us ing our story with our donors and the to move in a relatively short amount of community at large.”

Submitted image Artist’s rendering of the exterior of the Children’s Museum of Green Bay’s new location across from Bay Beach Amusement Park. (Green Bay, Wisc.) ~ The Children’s provide room for several new exhibits Museum of Green Bay announced to- including a toddler area and a science day that it will be moving this spring lab. Directly outside of the museum, to a location across from Bay Beach there will be approximately 51 parking Amusement Park. spots available, all free of charge, and “It’s no secret – especially to those there will be a bus drop off, green space who regularly visit the Children’s Mu- and parking for school groups. “We an- seum – that we are out of space where ticipate serving up to 120,000 visitors we are currently located,” explained a year, up from our current average of Museum Executive Director Toni Bur- 72,000 annually,” added Cumicek. nett. “While we loved being downtown The Children’s museum will begin for the past seven years, there is no moving on April 21 and will reopen at space at our current location for new ex- its new location in early May – so no hibits, for outdoor green space or space school groups will have to reschedule to hold special events. Parking is also their end-of-the-year visits. Local ar- a challenge; especially for buses drop- chitectural firm Performa is designing ping off school groups. So, with our the new space and Miron Construction lease being up, it made sense to search is handling the buildout. for a new location.” Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt con- “We wanted to find something that gratulated the museum on finding a new not only addressed current needs, but home. “The City has been a longtime provides room to grow in the future,” supporter of the museum and it’s easy explained Museum Board Chair Chris to understand why,” he said. “Family at- Cumicek. “And, as the word got out, tractions add to the quality of life here; local businessman Chip McDonald ap- especially attractions that are open year- proached us about some property and a round. Now, in the new location, they’ll building that he owns across from Bay be able to serve even more children and Beach Amusement Park. It is a great families.” space and location and allows us room Greater Green Bay Area Convention to grow.” and Visitors Bureau CEO Brad Toll The new location, at 1230 Bay Beach says the new location will be a big draw. Road, will initially be about the same “Destination areas are known for mul- size as the current Children’s Muse- tiple attractions that offer a variety of um but, thanks to an improved layout activities. For families to be able to visit and flow, it will seem much larger and Bay Beach Amusement Park, the Wild- 44 Kay# Niw@sh< Kay# • April 4, 2019 Health Oneida Teen Health Career Fair The Oneida Nation will hold a Teen County Rescue Eagle III helicopter, Health Career Fair Exploration Day. along with the County Rescue Ambu- Health professionals representing dif- lance will also be on hand to show stu- ferent health careers will share their job dents how each functions in the case of experiences with students on April 10, an emergency. Students will have an 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 opportunity to meet and talk with local p.m. at the Oneida Community Health colleges regarding health career educa- Center located at 525 Airport Drive. tion and programming

Oneida Community Health Center 920) 869-2711 or (866) 869-2711 Local April 4, 2019 • Kay# Niw@sh< W$sk 45 2019 Minor Trust Payment Information If you were born between 9/1/1997 – 9/1/2001 There may be a Minor Trust Account available for you to claim or defer. Minor Trust Accounts have been established for enrolled tribal members under the age of 18. For those members eligible to receive their Minor Trust Account, the Minor Trust Payment Deferral forms were mailed the first week in March 2019. If you do not receive a PINK Minor Trust Payment Form packet in the mail by April 1, 2019, Minor Trust Payment Deferral forms are available online: https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/enrollments/ Federal Tax Withholding Options Direct Deposit (ACH) is Deadline to Defer or to • You have an option to choose Deadline for Proof of available. Claim all is: the percentage amount of Graduation Document & Direct Direct Deposit gives earlier MONDAY – JULY 1, 2019 voluntarily withholding for Deposit Form is: access to funds vs. mail delivery. 4:30PM (CST) Federal Income Taxes – Check TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 3, 2019, The Direct Deposit option will be (No Exceptions) Yes on the form for this 4:30 PM (CST) applied to all payments issued withholding. Receipts: A receipt will be mailed (No Exceptions) by the Oneida Nation. Direct • ADDITIONAL “KIDDIE” within 2 weeks of your Deposits will remain in effect TAXES MAY BE APPLIED submission whether until you change/terminate this TO YOUR MINORS TRUST you defer or claim all. Minor Trust Payment option in writing or your bank DISTRIBUTIONS. If not received, contact the Oneida will be issued… rejects any payments. You will Trust Enrollment Department. be notified if your bank rejects • You may be subject to end October 2019 any deposits. Please keep mandatory Federal Income Tax banking information current Withholding. Please see IRS with the Trust Enrollment Publication15A Department by submitting new • Trust Enrollment Department If you have not yet claimed your Minor Trust Direct Deposit forms when your cannot give individual Account and you are 21 contact the Trust banking changes occur. tax advice. Consult with a qualified tax advisor. Enrollment Department immediately.

Please visit our website for additional information: https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/enrollments/ Oneida Trust Enrollment Department Mail-ins USPS -> PO Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155-0365 920-869-6200 • 800-571-9902 Please deliver in person or by courier delivery only (Fed Ex, UPS) at street address below 210 Elm St, Oneida WI 54155 (No office mailbox) Sports April 4, 2019 • Kay# Niw@sh< Y@=yahk 46 ONHS Softball Team building on experience “It wasn’t frustrating, it was just a new experience, something different. Just to get used to it, see the pitches, the plays, see everything different,” said Adams. “I’m looking forward to getting closer to wins. Last year we were pretty close, Oneida Nation High School Softball but I feel this year we’re going to be so Coach Bradley Skenandore is looking much better.” forward to improving on last year’s re- Fourteen girls on last year’s roster cord. have returned this season. “We’re going to put a couple of wins “What I like is they seem to remember together and see what happens,” he said. everything we started last year, because Granted, last year the Lady Thunder- we basically were teaching all the ba- hawks lost all their games during the sics from ground zero. They found out season. last year it’s a lot of catching up from “We went no wins all year, but we a lot of the other schools. So, coming went from a team that was getting blown into this year, they remember a lot of ev- out every game to basically losing in a erything, and it’s a lot of just basically walk off in our playoff game,” he said. refreshing little stuff,” said Skenandore. Skenandore and his team of 16 young While last year might seem like it was ladies are focused on the positive. Ele- discouraging, Skenandore tracked the ciah Danforth, who plays first base and statistics from the year before to show outfield, remembers the team getting his team their improvements. better as the season progressed. “We cut the runs allowed in half … Kali photo/Dawn Walschinski “Each game we got closer and closer, and we scored over double of what they ONHS Softball Coach Bradley Skenandore, center, hopes the improve- and it was really exciting to get more scored the previous year, so the stats are ments in the team’s stats continues into the 2019 season leading to wins and more points on the board, and stop- there. So now it’s just a matter of coming for the new season. ping more runs from the other team,” to the next level instead of being close, said Danforth. now we get over that little hurdle,” he Natavia Adams, who plays second said. “We know we can compete now.” 2019 Softball Schedule base, saw last year as a learning period. All games start at 4:30pm, home games are played at Mission Park, 2976 East Service Road Games are subject to field conditions and weather Thursday April 4 Monday April 29 Oneida at STAA/Lena Lena at Oneida

Monday April 8 Thursday May 2 Oneida at Niagara Niagara at Oneida

Monday April 15 Monday May 6 Coleman at Oneida Oneida at Coleman

Thursday April 18 Thursday May 9 Crivitz at Oneida Oneida at Crivitz

Tuesday April 23 Friday May 10 Oneida at Wausaukee Wausaukee at Oneida

Thursday April 25 Regionals—May 16, 21, 23 Oneida at Gillett/Suring Sectionals—May 28, May 30 State—June 6, 7, 8 Sports April 4, 2019 • Kay# Niw^sa Tsya=t@k 47 Thunderhawks varsity LAX team heads into 2019 season said. “He’s been a bull at the ‘X’ and taken just about every single face-off. He’s a well-rounded player who’s also developed a pretty good mid-range shot so we’ll be playing him a little more on offense rather than just defensively. The Oneida Thunderhawks Lacrosse Sophomore Ramon Neosh is smart and team heads into their 2019 season quick. He’s another one with a good largely intact from last season’s roster. mid-range shot and he’ll be one to look Although the team lost three players to out for this year. Dakota Swamp plays graduation in 2018, the T-Hawks have attack with stick skills that are next to brought in several young players to help none. He’s sneaky around the crease so replenish a team that’s looking to make if he’s open and our guys find him, he’s a splash in the Bay Valley Lacrosse As- going to finish and score. sociation. “We also have a freshman who came “We did lose a few guys to graduation up through our youth program that we but a lot of our juniors and seniors, as think is going to do well,” Summers well as our younger players coming up said. “Chaske Jacobs has grown and this year, will help make up for that,” proven himself with his recent initiation Curt Summers, now in his seventh sea- under fire against our recent opponents. son as the Thunderhawks head coach, We have our youth program to thank for said. “As far as the numbers go we’re helping develop these younger players Kali photo/Christopher Johnson pretty comfortable with having around who are more seasoned, so we can work Thunderhawks senior Emerson John fires a shot on goal during a recent 15-18 players. Believe it or not, we’re more on the ‘X’s and ‘O’s instead of the probably the smallest team in the state practice as head coach Curt Summers watches. Summers anticipates basic fundamentals.” but we usually maintain a core dedi- John will have a great 2019 season and provide on-field leadership for As the popularity of lacrosse contin- cated group of players and last year we the T-Hawks. ues to grow, look for the Oneida Thun- finished up with about 14 guys. The were the Ninham brothers,” Summers caliber.” derhawks to make an even bigger im- numbers change from year to year, but said. “Without Paul and Dan Ninham, Of course, the backbone of the team pression on fans and opponents alike. it always works out.” I’m not sure we’d be even be where we are its players, and Summers will be “In just the past five years we’ve picked Summers, who has played the Cre- are today. They were the ones who or- looking for several team members up four new teams to our conference ator’s game since his grade school days, ganized practices and tournaments for to help set the tempo for the season. alone,” Summers said. “That shows the is proud of the opportunity to pass on us back in the day. Often the closest “One of our fourth-year players we’re interest level in the game is definitely the teachings of lacrosse to the younger tournaments we participated in were in counting on is Emerson John,” Sum- growing and of course as that happens generations. “For us it essentially starts Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Fast mers said. “He’s been phenomenal and our schedule expands, and we get to when we work with the little guys in the forward to today and now we’re confer- makes his presence felt on and off the play more games.” youth program,” Summers said. “From enced up in the Bay Valley Lacrosse As- field. His work ethic and skill sets are The Thunderhawks are currently at the time they first pick up their sticks sociation. So, we’ve come a long way.” just incredible. Fox Christjohn is anoth- 1-1 in non-conference play. They be- we’re there to teach them the signif- Even though the Thunderhawks are er senior who has just gotten better and gin conference play on April 9 against icance of this game and the history of one of the smallest teams in the state, better every year.” Southwest High School. Game time it as far as where it originated with our the fact that many larger programs want Summers will be looking for Gavin is tentatively set for 7:00 p.m. The Haudenosaunee people. Everything that to play them speaks volumes about the Stingle to provide some defensive lead- T-Hawks will then host a game against goes along with it culturally, like the reputation the T-Hawks bring to the ership. “When it comes to defense he Winona, Minn., at Flying Leaf Park on game and our language, are taught so field. “We’re getting calls from some of really does his best to get the rest of the April 13. Game time has yet to be de- they understand the importance of this the bigger schools in southern Wiscon- guys on the same page,” Summers said. termined. game to our community, our people, sin wanting to get us into their schedule, “We’re expecting good things from him and them as players….as well as their so we’ve added three or four non-con- this year.” For the upcoming Oneida responsibilities as players.” ference games,” Summers said. “To our Some of the younger players finally Organized lacrosse didn’t always ex- credit these are some big schools that making it to the high school program Thunderhawks Lacrosse ist in Oneida and Summers is quick to are really good. We take them because will also be gaining plenty of game season schedule, see p. 52. give credit where credit is due. “The for us to get to that next level our guys experience this season. “CJ Summers people who really got organized la- need to be able to take on teams of that is our ‘X’ or face-off guy,” Summers crosse going here in our community 48 Kay# Niw^sa T#klu • April 4, 2019 www.kalihwisaks.com • Kay# Niw^sa W@=tehlu 49

www.kalihwisaks.com April 4, 2019 Oneida Community Integrated Food System Office Hours: Mon.–Fri.: 8-4:30pm OCIFS Contact: Bill Vervoort [email protected] 50 Wisk Niw^sa • March 7, 2019

Contact Information Tsyunhehkwa 920-869-2718

Angela Parks Retail Manager, 920-496- 7309

• Jeff Scofield Agricultural Director, 920-833-7952

Marilyn King OFDP Interim Director, 920-869- 1041 Jesse Padron School Food Service Director, 920-869-4454

https://oneida-nsn.gov/ resources/oneida-community- integrated-food-systems/ Local April 4, 2018 • Wisk Niw^sa Úskah 51 Attention Oneida Nation offices will close at noon on Friday, April 19 in observance of Good Friday 52 Wiak Niw@sh< T#ken • April 4, 2019 Local

Upcoming Sports Schedule Thunderhawks Lacrosse

Tuesday, April 9: Monday, April 29: Oneida @ Southwest HS, Oneida vs De Pere, 7:00 pm 6:00 PM (Flying Leaf Park)

Saturday, April 13: Thursday, May 2: Oneida vs. Winona, Minn., Oneida @ Notre Dame HS, TBD (Flying Leaf Park) 6:00 PM Thursday, April 18: Oneida vs GB Metro, Tuesday, May 7: 6:00 pm (Flying Leaf Park) Oneida @ Wausau, Saturday, May 11 7:00 PM Saturday, April 20: Sales begin at 9:30pm Oneida @ Waukesha, Saturday, May 11: TBD Oneida @ Catholic Memorial, Session begins at 11pm 12:00 PM Thursday, April 25: Oneida vs. Stevens Point, Thursday, May 16: DJ, Laser Lights, 6:00 PM (Flying Leaf Park) Oneida vs. DC Everest, 6:00 PM (Flying Leaf Park) Games, Prizes & Neon Novelties Guaranteed Blackout Pays $1,000

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