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GTC hears pair of requests in latest meeting $20,000 to $25,000 during an Many GTC members The GTC also heard a majority vote. While many GTC hears former August 16 GTC meeting at questioned the motive of request to increase the GTC members spoke of their gaming incentive plan the Turtle School. requesting the presence of Higher Education gratitude towards the current The plan, which was the GTC to hear about an Scholarship due to the scholarship, the attempt to along with request to rescinded in December of incentive plan not in place, increase in educational cost raise it failed by 11 votes. increase the Higher 2007 by the Oneida Business while some were calling for of tribal members looking to This GTC meeting was the Education Scholarship Committee (OBC), was even more information such further their education. The fifth of the year and first for What’s Inside… available to 52 managers as salaries and the dollar current scholarship has a the newly elected administra- By Nate Wisneski within the gaming division in amount of each person’s maximum amount of tion. A rough average of Oneida Kalihwisaks which 51 of them received bonus. $20,000 but many private nearly 1000 GTC members at speakers Over 1000 General Tribal the bonus. The plan required Petitioner Linda Dallas schools are now exceeding every meeting would put the honored Council (GTC) members managers to meet certain cri- was also calling for repercus- that allotted amount, which year to date cost of the –9A heard complaints about a teria in which they need to sions against those who creates an out of pocket stipend policy at roughly now defunct Gaming show increased profitability, accepted bonuses, but ulti- expense for the tribal mem- $500,000. The stipend policy Management Incentive Plan customer service excellence, mately the information was ber. will cost the tribe nearly Indigenous along with a request to compliance standards met, accepted as a report only Any change to the stand- $1,000,000 with pending increase the Higher petitions and regularly sched- Games – and special project execu- with no further action to be ing scholarship policy was Education Scholarship from tion. taken. going to require a two-thirds uled GTC meetings. 6-7B

Section A Pages 2-4A/Local Page 5A/Business Artisans, Performers Showcase Unique Talent Page 6A/OBC Forum Kali Photos/Steven J. Gandy Page 7A/Minutes The Oneida Powwow dancers again daz- Page 8A/Land Claims Tour Page 9A/State/National zled the crowds at the Oneida Casino Page 10A/SEOTS Community Stage during three perfor- Section B mances during the annual Artstreet festival. Page 1B/Lifestyles The dancers graced the stage twice on Page 2B/Environmental Saturday and once on Sunday afternoons. Page 3B/Education Multiple drum groups performed while the Page 4B/Good News dancers, in full regalia, demonstrated vari- Page 5B/Classifieds Page 6-7B/Indigenous Games ous types of traditional Native American Page 8B/Sports powwow dancing. Page 9B/Health In addition, several local artists set-up shop Page 10B/Drums near the stage and demonstrated how they make culturally significant art pieces. Chief justice Jennifer Stevens demonstrates how to of Menominee make Iroquois style pottery. Tribal Court dies at 87 KESHENA, Wis. (AP) – Rita Ann Keshena, the sitting Supreme Court chief justice on the Menominee Tribal Court, died at her home Sunday of apparent natural causes. She was 87. Keshena had training as a nurse and in the theater arts but went back to law school at age 57 because she wanted to devote her life to her tribe, said Lisa Waukau, the tribal chairman and Keshena's niece. “The law was her passion, native people were her pas- sion,” Waukau told The See Page 2A Keshena Veterans honor Korean War era POW Valder John By Dawn Walshinski war time experiences. Kalihwisaks “He enjoyed coming The Oneida community amongst the veterans and and area veterans said good- telling us all the different sto- bye to a decorated Korean ries and stuff, which a lot of War and Vietnam War soldier, people don’t want to talk a community leader and a about when they get out, but friend, at the funeral of Valder he would tell you what hap- John on Friday, August 22. pened,” said Smith. John died the morning of John served 26 years in the August 19 at the age of 77. Army and was active in veter- John was a prisoner of war ans groups in Texas, Florida (POW) during the Korean and Wisconsin. War and was one of eight sur- Several veterans remarked vivors of the 1950 Sunchon on the cookouts John would Tunnel Massacre. He shared host for his fellow veterans. his story in the book “They “He would have feeds at Came Home: Korean War this house and put the ideas POW’s Tell Their Stories” by and strengthen them through Pat Avery, and in the group type sessions,” said Wisconsin Public Television George Greendeer. “He was documentary “Wisconsin three times a combat veteran, Korean War Stories.” Kali Photo/Dawn Walschinski According to long time See Page 2A Area veterans pay tribute to the memory of decorated war hero Valder John dur- friend Nathan Smith, John ing his funeral procession on Friday, August 22 2008. was open to talking about his Valder John 2A (T#ken) August 28, 2008 Kalihwisaks Local ONES students drawn to healthy choices From Page 1A/Valder John By Steven J. Gandy he was a leader. He carried caregiver for the past year and Kalihwisaks that on into his civilian life. a half. When he learned of her Visitors to the Turtle Whenever he had a project, he military service as a School’s garden will notice a never gave up, he kept push- Cryptologist in Japan “he said new addition. It wasn’t plant- ing hard to find the answer.” ‘You’re going to join the ed or expected to grow, but it Even as his health was VFW’, and then they present- declining, John made appear- ed me with this eagle feather, did take the care and nurtur- ances with other Oneida vet- and it really is my pride and ing of the entire 2008 summer erans at a signing of the Great joy,” said Wagner. “He was school program class to bring Lakes Compact by Wisconsin always nice, always had a it to life. Governor James Doyle this good word for everybody, a A mural designed and cre- spring, and at the annual very generous man. I’m going ated by the Turtle School’s Oneida Parade on July 5. to miss him.” summer school program class John also continued to To see Valdor John speak was raised on August 22 and recruit members for the about his experience as a was designed to give students Robert W. Cornelius VFW POW, go to http://www.wis- a creative outlet to avoid drug Post 7784, according to Ruth consinstories.org/korea/video and alcohol abuse. Wagner. Wagner was John’s .cfm The mural program was sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and 22nd Annual Banquet Delinquency. Cynthia Thomas, the Oneida Sportsman’s Club, Inc. mural’s coordinator and an art When: Friday October 920-833-7786 / 660- teacher at the Turtle School Kali Photo/Steven J. Gandy 10, 2008 3093 said, “So we did a mural for Students of the summer school program stand before their creation in the Turtle Jerry Jordan 920-336- the school garden as a way to School’s garden. not participate in drugs and Where: Colonial 3737 / 660-4884 An unveiling ceremony was held in the home economics room at the turtle House Supper alcohol; to give them other School where a presentation about the mural project was delivered by the pro- Club/King’s Quarters Numerous door prizes, things to excel at.” jects coordinator Cynthia Thomas. Chili, Frybread and prizes were available for Each student added to the Room, N 4330 Cty guns, raffles & live auction those in attendance. Gift certificates or dona- design of the mural, a turtle Hwy E, Freedom, WI with various garden designs and out of everyone’s, I took piece that they put on there,” “They all did a wonderful tions of goods or services on its back. one item I thought they did Thomas said. job and I’m really amazed from your business are “We started with the turtle really good at and applied it It took the students nearly with all the work they put into Time:Social begins at greatly appreciated. and they had to design their to the mural, and then they three weeks to complete the it,” Thomas noted. 4:30 pm, Dinner: 6:30 Business name announced own drawing of the garden went and they painted the finished product. pm during door prize or raffle winner. Donations of $100 or From Page 1A/Keshena life-long student Cost: $35/person more will have business before Oct. 10, 2008 name in banquet program. Angeles in 1980. Matthew Seestedt, 57, choose to retire, I have a lot $40/person at the door Donations of $250 or She was a tireless support- remembered his mother as an of work yet left to do,'” more business name noted in er of Indian sovereignty and intelligent, articulate woman Waukau said. “She never banquet and receive 2 free native American rights, with a fondness for reading, took days off, never thought Contacts: Jim Green, banquet tickets. Waukau said. especially the works of she had time for things as “She was a strong propo- Shakespeare. That's one rea- mundane as vacation.” nent of Indian gaming,” she son his mother was so inter- Along with Seestedt, CORRECTION said. “Very early on, she saw ested in returning to school, Keshena is survived by the value to Indian tribes for even in her mid-50s, he said. another son and four grand- In the August 14 issue of the Kalihwisaks, Former Oneida them to have gaming on their “I believe she liked the stu- children. Business Committee Chairman Gerald Danforth was mis- lands.” dent life. It was learning, it Services were held on identified as Jerry Hill. Kalihwisaks Managing Editor Dawn Keshena, the granddaugh- was reading, it was writing,” Wednesday, August 27. Walschinski apologizes for the error. Rita Keshena The Honorable Chief ter of Band Chief Keshena he said. “She was just always Justice of the for whom the Village of driven, always striving to be Menominee Tribe Keshena was named about better.” Associated Press on Monday. 1852, was the first woman in Waukau said she some- “She came home in 1981 and the tribe to earn a law degree. times worried about how worked for the rest of her She also was the first woman hard Keshena worked. As days.” to become the tribal court's Keshena's one-time boss, Keshena returned to the chief justice when she was Waukau urged her aunt to reservation in northeast appointed last year by the retire when she turned 80, but Wisconsin after receiving her Menominee Tribal Keshena insisted she had no law degree from the Legislature and sworn in last time to slow down. University of California, Los October. “She said, 'No, I do not

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Passing On… In Loving Memory of… John, Valder ‘Val’ Erwin F Cottrell March 15, 1931 – August 19, 2008 who’s hopes and dreams were tragically taken th Valder "Val" John, and Karen; two step- In Loving Memory of on August 29 2005 77, Oneida, died sons, Scott and Jason Tuesday morning, Edmundson; and Muriel ‘Jeanne’ Rainbow… Aug. 19, 2008, at eight grandchildren; Written by Erwin F Cottrell home, surrounded by four sisters, Jane Metoxen family and friends. Salzman, Dorothy who passed on 3 years ago ~ August 24th Blue Skies and Emeralds, The son of the late Ermenc, Helema November 26, 1936 ~ August 24, 2005 Petals of rose. Guy and Naomi Jordan, and Susan A wish through your hair (Webster) John was Crotty. Precious Memories of you… From a wind that blows. born March 15, 1931, He was preceded They say in Oneida. On July 5, 1980, in death by his parents; one as time goes by The color of autumn, he married the former Linda son, Guy; three sisters, Clara, it gets easier… The bird and the bees. Welch in El Paso, Texas. Mary and Beulah; and one Mr. John was a 26 year brother, Jim Cooper. Yet, we still miss A kiss and some wine decorated Veteran of the U. S. Funeral Services were held you as though it In the shade of the trees. Army. "Val" served in at Oneida United Methodist was yesterday. Vietnam for three tours of Church, Freedom Road, A touch of sweet sunshine duty, served with the NATO Oneida on Friday, Aug. 22, We all Miss YOU so To warm up your heart. Troops, and was one of eight 2008. Pastor Earl L. Smith, much and can’t wait to And mine will stop beating see you again someday. survivors of the Sunchon officiated with full VFW If we venture apart. Tunnel Massacre. During his Veteran Services at the con- Hope you updated all our relatives years, he met five standing clusion of the funeral. in the Heavens above… And when the scent of violets U.S. Presidents. Val was a RYAN FUNERAL HOME, Rise into the air, member of the Robert W. 305 North Tenth Street, De We’ll always treasure Just open your eyes Cornelius VFW Post 7784 Pere, assisted the family with precious memories of you… And you know I’ll be there. and was a life member of the arrangements. Please visit the wisdom and guidance you shared, Florida Ex-POW's. www.ryanfh.com to send especially, the precious gift of your Love! Sadly missed by Mom, Dad, Louis Survivors include his wife, online condolences to the Family and friends Linda; two sons, Valdor II, John family. Love & Miss YOU, Mom! James; two daughters, Valerie Deeply Missed & Forever Loved.... Danforth, Arthur D. Husband Russell, March 15, 1931 – August 19, 2008 Children – Kerry, Kelly, Kirby & Krissy, Arthur D. Danforth, contin- Peggy. Further survived and Grandchildren, great-grandchildren In Loving Memory of… ued on his journey with the loved by numerous, aunts, & Family Creator on August 14, 2008, uncles, nieces, nephews, other Mary Ann Waterloo at the age of 73. Loving father relatives and friends. on her “73rd” Birthday 8–19–1935 ~ 5–1–05 of Deborah (Don) Hecker, A Funeral Service was held Jennifer (Al) Popovich, and at 12 noon on Wednesday, I am writing this from Heaven Robin (John) Fleischer. August 20, 2008 with where I dwell with God above; Loving grandpa of Jason, Interment at Forest Home In Loving Memory of… where there’s no more tears of sad- Genna, Justin, Elizabeth, Jaki, Cemetery. Memorials to the ness, there is just eternal love. Alex, Victoria, Dan and great- Wisconsin Pink Shawl Ken Powless Please don’t be unhappy just grandpa of Kaden. Dear Initiative are appreciated. who passed away on August 28, 2001 because I’m out of sight, brother of the late John MAX A. SASS & SONS remember that I am with you morn- (Wilma), Huey, Ellen (Vern), Funeral and Cremation Gone are the days we used to share. ing, noon and night. and Jim. Arthur is survived by Services, 1515 W. Oklahoma But in our hearts you are always there. The day I had to leave you, when my life Virginia, the mother of his of Milwaukee assisted the The gates of memory will never close. on earth was through, children, and his dear friend family with arrangements. We miss you more than any God picked me up and hugged me and he said, “I welcome you.” one knows. Jourdan, Ronald Whitney “It’s good to have you back again, you were missed December 5, 1938 – August 12, 2008 With tender love and deep regret, while you were gone. Ronald W. Joan: his children; We who love you will never forget. For your dearest family, they will be here later on. Jourdan, 69, Tracy and Sharon I need you here so badly as part of my big plan, Chicago, Illinois took Jourdan, Sherry and Forever in our thought and prayers, there is so much that we can do to help our mortal man.” his final walk into the Richard Petrie, and Carol and Lisa Slivicki Then god gave me a list of things he wished for me to do, spirit world on Mark Jourdan, all of and most on the list of mine is to watch and care for you. August 12, 2008 at Chicago, and by his Illinois Masonic grand children, I will be beside each one of you Hospital in Chicago, Christopher and every day for weeks and years, Illinois with his wife Samantha Jourdan and when you’re sad l am standing there and family by his side. He and Eric, Richie and Scott to wipe away your tears. was born on December 5, Petrie, by his siblings: Happy 70th Birthday When you lie in bed at night, the days chores put to flight, 1938 in Green Bay to Henry Mildred Figueroa, Barbara on Sept. 4th Mom God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night. E. and Mary (Powless) and James McKinzie, Yvonne When you think of my life on earth those 69 years – Jourdan. In 1960, he married E. Jourdan, Patricia M. Doris Smith because you’re only human Joan Mallory of Milwaukee, Benson, Kenneth and Jan they are bound to bring some tears. Wisconsin. He was a graduate Jourdan, Judith L. Jourdan, You are not Forgotten… Please do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain. of Seymour High and went on Henrietta “Chico” and Tom Remember there would be no flowers, to become a draftsman for Daly, Hank Jourdan, Diane C. We Miss You Very Much unless there were some rain. Western Electric in Chicago. Jourdan, and Diana Demaree, and We Love You! I wish I could tell you all that God has planned, Later he worked as a control by ex-brother's in law, Dean but if I were to tell you, you would not understand. systems designer for Fluor Tubby, Jerry McDaniel and David, Kids, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren Daniel, Inc also of Chicago. Tom Thorstenson. He is fur- One thing is certain, though my life on earth is done: He was a Paratrooper with the ther survived by many nieces I am closer to you now, like the warmth of the sun. 82nd Airborne and served and nephews. He was preced- There are rocky roads ahead for you with the 1st Cavalry after the ed in death by his parents and In Loving Memory of… and many hills to climb; Korean War. He served for brothers, Ephriam, Jesse, and together we can do it taking one day at a time. several years as the Chairman Virgil "Lucky" Jourdan. When you’re walking in a field of the Board for the American Drum and Military services Joy Ninham December 5, 1930 – August 20, 2003 and you have me on your mind, Indian Center. Ron was pres- were held at 7:00 pm on I am walking in your footprints just a half a step behind. ident of the Knights of August 16th at the American Remember Me… When you feel that gentle wind or breeze upon your face Slights, a magic club in River Indian Center on Wilson Remember me with all of your love Grove, Ill. where he was Avenue in Chicago, Illinois that’s me, And with pain or with sorrow billed as the only American with Jay Mallory of the just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace. Though I'm not with you, Indian magician. He was a American Indian Church offi- When it’s time for you to go from that body to be free ~ I feel your love dancer and often the MC for ciating. Ron's body will be remember you aren’t going, you are coming here to me. pow wows here in Wisconsin cremated and his ashes Yesterday, today and tomorrow. And I will always love you from that land up above and around the Chicago area. brought back home to It was special to be your child ~ we’ll be in touch soon. He often went to schools to Wisconsin. The family has talk to the kids, to inspire asked that any donations be For the time I was there P.S. God sends His love. them to get a higher educa- sent in his name to the Cherish our memories together Mom I know your celebrating with the best. We all tion. His philosophy was: The American Indian Center, Even when you think life isn't fair. Love and Miss You. Love you Mom! Theresa Mae only person holding you back 1630 West Wilson Avenue, Though I may not be there with you is yourself. He enjoyed fish- Chicago, Illinois. I am always around ing, hunting, archery, bowling Ronald's family would like The Oneida Hymn Singers welcome and golf. Ron was a good to extend a special thank you Sometimes I do appear to you father, a loving grandfather, a to Debbie Valentino and to the A butterfly, a song or in a friend you have found. anyone interested in learning the Hymns faithful husband and a trusted American Indian Center staff Remember me with a joyful heart friend to all who knew him. for all their help in making He was a man of patience and funeral arrangements. A spe- Along with happiness and love Come Join Us… endurance, a man of strength cial thanks also goes to Ron's These are the things that keep me alive P M and solidarity who will be sister, Henrietta for the hours Forever within your heart… Every Saturday at 3:00 . . sadly missed by his family and days she devotedly sup- Love the Ninham Family and his many friends. ported his family during his He is survived by his wife long illness. Oneida Methodist Church 4A (Kay#) August 28, 2008 Kalihwisaks LocalLocal UW-Green Bay honors Maria Hinton and Prof. Abbott Calendar GREEN BAY - The received a standing ovation University of Wisconsin- when she stepped forward to 2008 Green Bay today (Tuesday, receive her Founders Award September 1 Aug. 26) announced the plaque at the awards ceremo- Labor Day Golf Outing recipients of the 2008 ny. WHEN: Monday, September 1 Founders Association Awards Arendt, recipient of the TIME: 12:00pm, shotgun start for Excellence. teaching award, is a professor PLACE: Crystal Springs Golf Course, Seymour, WI The awards for excellence of Business Administration Entry fee: $50 Price includes 18 holes of golf with cart and and their recipients are: who wins praise for combin- meal and contest holes and door prizes. Registration deadline Teaching - Prof. Lucy Arendt; ing expertise in the field - is August 27. To register call Dale Webster at 920-869-2322 or Institutional Development - management and organiza- Ben Skenandore at 526-7521. This event is sponsored by the Mike Barry; Classified Staff - tional behavior - with an abil- Wisconsin Indian Veterans Association, Oneida Chapter. Sandy Bohman; Scholarship - ity to connect with students. Prof. Andrew Kersten; Her teaching style is September 4-7 Academic Support - Paul described as unusually inter- Pinkston; Community active, involving group work, United Tribes International Powwow Outreach - Cyndie Shepard; role playing, and sometimes WHEN: September 4-7 and Collaborative the use of other media such as TIME: Various Achievement - the Oneida popular music or film clips to PLACE: Lone Star Arena, Bismark, North Dakota Language Project of Prof. demonstrate concepts in her $15 entrance fee. Daily admission is $8. Elders (60 and over) Cliff Abbott and Tribal Elder field. Her award citation and children (5 and under) enter free. Maria Hinton. noted that a colleague in UW- September 5-7 UW-Green Bay Interim Green Bay's Teaching Indian Summer Festival Chancellor David Ward and Scholars group characterized Founders Association her as a leader in faculty WHEN: Friday, September 5 - Sunday, September 7 President John Heugel pre- efforts to promote best prac- TIME: Various sented the awards before an tices in effective teaching, and PLACE: Milwaukee's lakefront Maier Festival Park audience of approximately called her a "'shining star' Indian Summer Festival celebrates the 2008 theme, “Honoring 500 at the annual UW-Green among a constellation of stel- Our Northern Relations,” Festival hours are 4 p.m. to midnight Bay Faculty and Staff lar teachers." Arendt is a UW- Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Convocation at the University Green Bay alumna, having Sunday. Ticket prices are $10 (advance), $12 (gate) for adults Union. The Founders earned her bachelor's in and children 12 and under are free. Seniors age 60+ will be Association, a philanthropic Business Administration and admitted for $10 at the gate. FYI: 414-604-1000 organization, began the Spanish, and master's in September 6 awards program in 1975. Administrative Science. She Oneida United Methodist Men’s Club Pig Roast The award for collaborative earned her Ph.D. in manage- WHEN: Saturday, September 6 achievement honors Abbott, a ment science at UW- TIME: 4:00pm - 7:00pm linguist and professor who Milwaukee. She has taught PLACE: Oneida United Methodist Church, N6048 teaches courses in communi- courses at UW-Green Bay County Road E cation and First Nations since the 1990s, and joined All you can eat pig roast. $8 adults, $5 ages 6-12, free under Studies, and Hinton, an the faculty as a full-time lec- Photo courtesy of UW-Green Bay age 6. Come see the newly remodeled kitchen. Contact Erwin Oneida Tribal Elder who is turer in 2004 and as an assis- Native Oneida speaker Maria Hinton and Prof. Cliff at 920-498-2697 for more information. one of a relative handful of tant professor in 2006. Abbott were given an award for collaborative surviving native speakers of The recipient of the achievement for their work recording the Oneida September 11 Oneida. The two meet each Founders Award for institu- language for an online oral dictionary. week to make audio record- tional development, Barry, is 4th Annual Fall Fest Services Building, among in the Office of Facilities ings of Hinton's pronuncia- retiring this year after 15 WHEN: Thursday, September 11 others. Barry helped ensure Management and Planning. tions for the first online, oral years service with UW-Green TIME: 10:00am - 3:00pm that contracts were finalized His Founders Award for dictionary. (Their work, about Bay as its purchasing director PLACE: Conservations Office, N8047 County Road U and specialized equipment Academic Support noted his halfway completed, is and director of institutional Environmental, Health & Safety Division invited you to the 4th purchased and installed on detailed and far-sighted work archived at support. Nominators praised Annual Fall Fest. Free lunch and activities. Meet the staff and time, within budget, in accor- as a planner, project manager www.uwgb.edu/Oneida/.) Barry's integrity, his strong learn about our projects and services. Call 920-497-5812 for dance with state policies. and liaison on millions of dol- Hinton's keen memory was sense of public accountability more information. Bohman, this year's recipi- lars' worth of major capital critical to the Oneida Nation's in a time of tight fiscal ent of the Classified Staff projects and ongoing initia- October 25 preserve-the-language move- resources, and his leadership Award for Excellence, is a tives since he assumed his ment rekindled in the 1970s. in helping implement more 3 Sisters Powwow library services assistant with current position in 2001. She and her brother, the late efficient and cost-effective WHEN: Saturday, October 25 the University's Cofrin Nominators praised his Amos Christjohn, collaborat- procurement procedures and TIME: Doors open at 11:00am Library, with primary respon- capacity for flexibility, cre- ed to create the first written business systems. The citation PLACE: Oneida Nation Elementary School (Turtle sibility as the acquisitions ativity and problem-solving dictionary of the oral lan- noted that during Barry's School), Seminary Rd. supervisor. She was cited for in managing projects to maxi- guage. It was a desire to tenure the University success- Raffles, concessions, give aways, vendors. Grand entries at her ability and dedication in mize benefits for the enhance her linguistic and fully completed major con- 1:00pm and 7:00pm. Feast at 5:00pm. Registration for dancers tracking down and ordering University, its faculty, staff teaching credentials that led struction projects with Mary closes at 4:30 pm. FYI: 920-496-5310 books, videos and a variety of and students, and the general her to earn a UW-Green Bay Ann Cofrin Hall, the Kress materials for use by profes- public. A graduate of UW- November 27 bachelor's degree in Events Center and the sors, staff and students in Green Bay in Urban and Communication and the Arts Laboratory Sciences 9th Annual Thanksgiving Community Feast their research and course- Regional Studies, he first in 1979, at age 68. Today, at Building, along with signifi- WHEN: Thursday, November 27 work. Colleagues praised her joined the staff in 1989. 98, she is the University's old- cant remodeling to the TIME: 11:00am - 2:00pm technical mastery in using the Cyndie Shepard joined est living alumnus. She University Union and Student PLACE: Parish Hall, Oneida latest electronic search tools UW-Green Bay in 2001 upon The Planning Committee for the 9th annual community to locate rare, out-of-print or the appointment of her hus- Thanksgiving Dinner would like to invite you and your family highly obscure works, navi- band, Bruce, as UW-Green to share a meal prepared by many volunteers. Approximately gating UW-Green Bay and Bay chancellor. She served as 200 hundred meals have been served each year. To donate food the UW System collections as an instructor in courses in or cash, please contact: Carole Liggins (cliggins@oneidana- well as resources around the education and in theatre arts, tion.org) (920-869-4432). To volunteer, please contact: Paula world. Bohman has been with but perhaps became best King Dessart ([email protected]) (920-869-4362) or the University's library for 38 known as a co-founder and Brian Doxtator (920-471-9166). years. Since 1993, she has director of the award-winning also managed the library's Phuture Phoenix Program. Tuesdays Federal Depository Library Seeing a need in her new Women's Talking Circle Group - Summer Hours Program. community, Shepard shaped WHEN: Every other Tuesday evening Kersten, a historian and the new initiative to pair at- TIME: Tuesday, 6:00pm-7:30 pm professor with the Social risk grade school students PLACE: Community Education Center Conference Change and Development with college students. Since Room, 2632 S. Packerland academic unit, is a repeat 2003, Phuture Phoenix has Wise Women Gathering Place is sponsoring a Women's recipient, having earned enabled about 5,000 fifth- Talking Circle Group. Come and join us as we discuss a recognition for outstanding graders to tour the UW-Green healthy lifestyle, relationships, children, jobs and overall teaching in 2007. This year's Bay campus and led to rough- wellness. Summer meetings will be August 26 and recognition in the category of ly 10,000 hours of tutoring in September 9. For more information: Contact Marlene scholarship and research middle schools per year, by Summers or Bev Scow at Wise Women Gathering Place 920- reflects the fact that in just 11 roughly 300 UW-Green Bay 490-0627. years at UW-Green Bay he student tutors. Wisconsin has published no fewer than Gov. Jim Doyle has praised Wednesdays six books, with a seventh the program for inspiring stu- Loom Work Beading Class forthcoming, as well as about dents to complete high school WHEN: Wednesdays forty articles, chapters, or and pursue higher education; TIME: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. encyclopedia entries and he also credited it as an inspi- PLACE: Site II Community Building, W1144 Park Dr. about thirty book reviews. He ration for his Wisconsin Breezy will be teaching a loom work beading class. Materials was also awarded an covenant initiative. Cyndie will be provided. Calss is open to those ages 13 to adult. To $800,000 grant to promote Shepard, now at Western register, call Breezy at 920-869-6669. the study of history in Washington University where Wisconsin. Kersten's research her husband recently was Fridays has addressed issues in labor appointed president, accepted Women’s Support Group history, the law, race relations the University Award for WHEN: Fridays in mid-20th-century America, Excellence in Community TIME: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. and the American home front Outreach via videotaped PLACE: Three Sisters Center in World War II. Kersten has acceptance remarks. For more information contact Isabel Parker or Georgia Burr at been a member of the UW- Recipients of the Founders (920) 592-8682 or (920) 412-0396. Green Bay faculty since 1997, Association Awards for when he earned his Ph.D. in Excellence are chosen by a Please call the Kalihwisaks office at (920) 869-4280, 4279 United States history from the committee of UW-Green Bay or 4277 to include events in this section. University of Cincinnati. faculty and staff from Announcements must have a contact phone # that can be Pinkston has the title of responses to a call for nomi- published to be included in this section. campus planner. He is based nations. Kalihwisaks August 28, 2008 (Wisk) 5A BusineBusinessss Money Smart Kid 2008 Essay Contest for grades 6 – 8 In support of Green Bay Area’s Money Smart Week Wisconsin 2008—taking place October 12-18—the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and partner organizations in the Greater Green Bay Area are sponsoring the Money Smart Kid Essay Contest. Students in grades 6-8 attending a Angling for a living Partners in Education public or private school are encour- Skenandore aged to enter by answering the Money Smart question below with an essay of 300 words or less. Three finalists will be relishing his selected to attend the Money Smart Kickoff Event on October 14 and one student will be named this year’s Money Smart Kid, winning a $500 scholarship sponsored by shot at pros UWGB SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise). Other finalists By Nate Wisneski will receive a $50 savings bond sponsored by Green Bay Kalihwisaks Area Partners in Education. Most people do not get the opportunity to turn a passion Money Smart 2008 Question… into a career, that’s why Your dream is to attend college; however, your family Shawn Skenandore is cherish- does not have enough money to pay for college along with ing every second of his bud- all the other bills. Together, you and your family need to ding professional fishing find ways to afford college. What are the potential solutions career. to this problem? In answering the question, make sure to “It was a dream of mine to address all of the following points: start pro fishing ever since I 1. Why you want to attend college. was introduced (to fishing) by 2. What are some ways you and your family could pay for my step-dad,” said college? Skenandore. “I get this oppor- 3. What way or ways do you think are best and why? tunity and exposure for endorsements and the oppor- Guidelines: Candidates must… tunity to represent myself, • Be a student in grades 6-8 attending a Partners in family, tribe, and Native Education public or private school. (Partners in Americans.” Education districts include: Ashwaubenon, Skenandore will be on a Submitted photo Denmark, De Pere, Green Bay, Howard-Suamico, very short list of professional Shawn Skenandore prepares for a fishing tournament on Shawano Lake in Luxemburg-Casco, Pulaski, Seymour, West De anglers of Native American early August. Skenandore boat, “Debbie”, is fully sponsored by Warrior Boats Pere, Wrightstown.) descent. and named after his mother. • Have knowledge of money management skills Skenandore will make his (decision-making related to spending and saving, Warrior Boats. “Shawn Bass Tour, Skenandore will nerves have set in, he is excit- pro debut in the early spring investing, use of credit, etc.) appropriate for their brings a lot of enthusiasm and be fishing the FLW, BFL, and ed to showcase his skills and of 2009 with Warrior Boats. age and grade level. energy to the fishing world, the Bass Masters Open and enjoy himself. “My number Warrior will provide a • Demonstrate how they practice good money man- and we are looking forward to Elite Series. The tournaments one goal is to get more expo- $50,000 boat sponsorship agement skills in their daily lives. along with everything he will his success on the bass cir- will have Skenandore cross- sure for myself and promote need to fish on the profession- cuits.” ing the country at his own myself (for future endorse- To Apply: Skenandore will be travel- cost. He will be responsible ments). I also want to have al tour. • Student must have parent or guardian permission ing all over the country com- for the travel, lodging and fun and enjoy the opportunity “The contract (with to apply and participate. peting against the biggest tournament entry fees. To off- given to me,” he said. Warrior Boats) is on a year to • Student must write an essay (300 words or less) on names in professional fishing set those costs Skenandore is Skenandore put his fami- year basis. I met with their the assigned question. and knows it will be hard looking to secure other spon- ly’s motto to use with the staff and they wanted to give • Essays should be keyed on plain white paper, dou- work and pressing on his fam- sorships and has started a realization of professional me an opportunity to follow ble-spaced. Do not put your name or school on ily. “There will be a lot of guide service to capitalize on fishing. “If you can dream it my dream,” said Skenandore. the essay. The Money Smart Kid Application dedication and time away his outdoor sports talents. you can do it. I now get to fish “All they ask of me is to have Form should be attached to the essay page. from my family, friends, and Many of the events he will against some of the biggest fun.” • The essay must be the work of the student submit- work while I travel across the be fishing in will also be names in fishing and I am “We are very excited to ting the essay. world,” he said. available for viewing on from a little ol’ Indian reser- welcome Shawn as a member • The application form must be signed by a In addition to the ESPN and Fox Sports Net. vation,” he said. of the Warrior Pro Staff,” said parent/guardian. Champion of Champions Although Skenandore’s Dan Klimek, President of • The application and essay should be postmarked by September 26 and mailed to: Money Smart Kid Partners in Education/Green Bay Area Coon croons lunch time crowd Chamber of Commerce 400 S. Washington Street, P O BOX 1660 Green Bay, WI 54305-1660

Timeline—2008 Money Smart Kid Contest ✓ Deadline for applications — postmarked by September 26.

Kali photo/Nate Wisneski ✓ Finalists interviewed October 8 & 9. Jamie Coon capped off the 8th annual Oneida ✓ Money Smart Kid introduced at Kickoff on Summer Concert Series October 14, 6:30 p.m., UWGB presented by the Oneida Nation Arts Program on For an on-line application go to: August 14 at the Norbert www.greenbaypartnersineducation.org Hill Center. Coon blend- ed a soulful twist on con- temperary adult pop. IROQUOIS FARMS Coon’s work has been featured in films and 30TH REUNION television shows. LOOKING FOR PEO- they learn from the experi- PLE, STORIES AND OLD ence? STUFF PRESENT: Tsyunhehkwa - WHEN: October 1, 2008 who are they, what is their mission, why do they do TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - what they do, what are they Refreshments will be served learning from the experi- ence? WHERE: Tsyunhehkwa Farm on County J FUTURE: What does that look like? What is food sov- WHO: Everyone who had ereignty? What are food sys- an involvement with Iroquois tems? Who are the people Farms back in the late who will carry that into the 70s/early 80s. Everyone who future? worked, lived, volunteered, visited, hung out... NEED: Names of folks, AND anyone and everyone RSVPs, memorabilia (old in the community who might pictures, posters, etc) be interested in coming and hearing all the crazy stories HOSTED BY: folks have to tell about "back Tsyunhehkwa in the day." Looking at the: SPONSORED BY: Heifer International PAST: Iroquois Farms - who were they, what was For more information, con- their mission, why did they tact Sue Daniels at 920-562- do what they did, what did 2534 or 715-758-6095 or 6A (Y@=yahk) August 28, 2008 Kalihwisaks OOneidaneida BusineBusinessss CommitteeCommittee FForumorum Vice-Chairwoman’s Corner...

right to know what is happen- We addressed the first item but I think everyone has a This is a time to review what ernment is important commu- ing but the few who don't like on the agenda which was the good understanding of the we considered to be major nication that has proven to be the answer continue to hold Gaming Management impact for and against. components of the Tribal beneficial for Oneida and all up business and cause more Incentive Plan that had been Across the board support is Organization. There is a lot the Tribes in working out bet- frustration than anything else. adopted in 2006 and rescind- there for this fund but the of information being dissemi- ter relationships that convert We must learn to accept the ed by the Business reality of the present day rev- nated from a high level per- to better services. desire of the majority and Committee in November enue stream makes it difficult spective. This week we In closing, while our elec- move on. 2007. It is unfortunate that to move to an increase at this expect to get into the detail of tions are a matter of record, Further discussion will we had to spend an hour and a time. It is understood by the the FY2009 budget. we must still be mindful of occur on this issue because half discussing something Business Committee that we We are also incorporating the election this fall for a new the Business Committee is that no longer was being used must consider ways to imple- some of the external demands President and, here in our lit- having a review of the elec- but it did afford the opportu- ment an increase in the near into this schedule. As an tle part of Wisconsin, the need tion process through work by nity to present the plans that future. example, Governor Doyle had to re-elect Congressman the Audit Committee. The are being worked on for a This was a long meeting his annual luncheon with Steve Kagen. John Gard has Vice-Chairwoman results of that review will be Tribal wide incentive plan. but after approximately 4 _ Tribal leaders on the Forest never been good for the Kathy Hughes reported out to the General We couldn't discuss this hours it was decided it would County Potawatomi reserva- Oneida Tribe or any Tribes in The GTC meeting on Tribal Council. The legal future plan in any great detail be better to recess and take up tion in Carter, WI. All of his Wisconsin, as proven when he Saturday, August 16, was challenges to finalize the because it is still in the devel- the remainder of the agenda at cabinet Secretaries were also was in the State Assembly. attended by 934 people. election results where fol- opment stage but expect it to a future date. in attendance. I, along with And the Republican Party Before the meeting could lowed with the Appeals be finalized soon. The new Business Brandon Stevens and Tehassi track record along this line actually get started we once Commission denying the The Education Scholarship Committee has been in, what Hill attended the luncheon. falls far short of meeting our again had to discuss the status requests for injunctions. discussion was also lengthy we refer to as a transition. Meeting with our State gov- needs. of the election. While I Nevertheless, the concerns respect the need to question, raised need to be considered going back and forth with the and used to improve the elec- same answers to the same tions on the next go around. OBC Forum... questions got a little frustrat- There is always room for I'm excited for this new learn about all the ment will LOC and our current ing. Every member has a improvement. era and the next three years. issues, we also include devel- laws/policies on the internet The orientation and transi- learn about each oping a more at www.onloc.oneidana- tion is starting off with great other. We see the user-friendly tion.org. Please also note, Letters & Opinions... potential and vision. All of successes over the legislative the information on the web- the new Business Committee many years of our process and site is continuously being Valdor John Honored Take Back the Site members along with the con- predecessors, have better updated, so I encourage you It is with deep sadness that organizers say thanks tinuing members are work- which for me, lines of com- to visit often. Also, if you I honor the life of Valder We would like to take this ing hard to learn about makes it even eas- munication on need to research information John. Val brought honor to time to give a big thanks to all everything, new and old, that ier to plan for the all aspects of on any legislative item and his own life and the lives of so the people who supported our is important and affects our future. Looking the LOC, i.e. you cannot locate the infor- many others. His service to (take back the site) picnics we tribe. at our past, cur- community mation on this site, please our country was exemplary. had this summer. The picnics This last week of transi- rent needs and Council Woman meetings, tar- feel free to contact Peril Huff Val served in Vietnam for were held at site II, site II, and tion will be a good one. As a stabilizing our Trish King geted input at (920)869-4376 for assis- three tours of duty. As a “National Nite Out” picnic in continuing council member, economy and requests, tance. member of the Robert W. three Sister's Park. I have been learning right governance for the future meetings with impacted The LOC held its first Cornelius VFW Post 7784, Opening prayers- Ron Hill, along with everyone else will help us to be prepared to agencies, just to name a few. public hearing on August 19, Val helped his fellow soldiers Dennis Danforth and our more about our history and make well informed deci- The LOC will set its goals 2008 regarding a when they came back to youth, -Edward Powless, culture. I also see teamwork sions and opinions when the and objectives to align and Constitutional Amendment Wisconsin. Oneida Police Dept. _Eric being used throughout the transition is complete. support the Business which would allow for vot- I firmly believe that it is Boulanger-Merlin Cornelius, transition, and I know this As we move into our new Committee's priorities. The ing in the general elections our duty as a nation and as a Green Bay Police Dept. - Mike will be a huge asset as we roles as members of the LOC begins its meetings in by absentee ballot. We community to guarantee that Erickson-Crime Director, move forward with future Business Committee 2008- October. Until the OBC has received several comments those who serve in harm's Oneida Fir Dept.- Kurt Pelky. projects. I appreciate every- 2011, I have accepted the set its priorities, the LOC orally and in written form at way receive the benefits they Neighborhood Watch Block one's enthusiasm and will- position of Chairwoman of will work on updating its by- the public hearing, but we have earned when they return Captains, Unity Youth Group ingness to learn. I can't say in the Legislative Operating laws, simplifying proce- still want to hear from you. home. Val embodied this spir- Live Music at all three sites- words how excited I am to Committee (LOC). As part dures, and addressing leg- The deadline to submit com- it in so many ways. Cherry Bounce, Flying Feather see everyone willing to soak of this new responsibility, I islative issues from the pre- ments to the Legislative am going to work diligently vious OBC and current Our community has lost a Band, and Rockin Daddys up all the information being Reference Office or the with the Council to improve issues of the GTC. great leader in Valder John. Food Organizers- Greg & provided. I believe we are Tribal Secretary's office on the processes and communi- As I work to improve the My condolences to his family Vicky Matson “its good tast- all starting off on the right this topic is 4:30 p.m. on cations of the LOC. outreach and communica- and all those who mourn his ing” Susan Daniels- Heifer foot and with good minds. September 3, 2008. Working closer with the tions of the LOC, I ask each passing. international, W.T. Creations- I would like to thank the Once again, I'd like to Business Committee, tribal of you take a responsible Congressman Steve Winnefred Thomas-Corrina thank everyone for their sup- community and the organi- members, employees, man- role in monitoring the Kagen, M.D. Oneida Arts Program- zation for their cooperation port in re-electing me to the Gabrielle Metoxen agement and other tribal Legislative Operating and support throughout the agencies is key to better Committee's meeting agen- Oneida Business Committee The 2008 Oneida Tribal Oneida Casino, Oneida transition process. The tran- and I look forward to work- Election Singers, Oneida Conservation, communications. Some of das as well. You can find all sition is truly a great oppor- the efforts toward improve- the information about the ing together to move our I am very concerned about D.P.W Oneida Apple Orchard, tunity for all of us. As we Nation forward. the process that was carried Tsyunhehkwq Retail, Oneida out. I have obtained a copy of Intervention- Carla Gramma's conferences for ONCOA and walked through we were on to hang in and win some Indigenous Games this year to the Oneida Election Board Diner, Scotty's Potties and learn many things. The things TV. People were cheering and games. We won three and lost play basketball. It was a blast Special Meeting Minutes, Oneida Housing Staff, who I learn are written in reports to yelling as we walked through one, taking second in a pool and hopefully I can go the next Dated July 15, 2008. This is a Participated. ONCOA. and sat on the bench. I looked and third over all. We each got time. I hope to keep moving quote from the minutes. You are all greatly appreci- However, the things I learn around and I was surprised to bronze metals. forward on my sports and “Motion by Richard Moss to ated it was such a great suc- doesn't get into the communi- see so many faces and people I'm very thankful for being hopefully the rest of the ath- put recount on hold approxi- cess, we apolize if we miss ty. So, the Kali is publishing cheering. As all the teams sat able to travel all the way to letes will do the same. mately 6:55 p.m. until Chair someone. my ONCOA report in this down we got to see people British Columbia for the Megan Polar returns from getting the accu- Isabel Parker, Breezy and issue. I hope you read it and dancing, singing and drum- vote tabulator at her place of Michelle Jordan and O.H.A find something of interest. ming. It was an outstanding residence as eight (8) ballots Just a note, Tom Frazier, thing to see. are missing from the total Lack of communication Executive Director of CWAG, Another one of my good amount of ballots.” There seems to be a lack of observed that the majority of memories would be going to What kind of election communications in the com- the people in the county are watch the basketball games. Kalihwisaks process is it where Election munity, a lack of knowing following a path of ignorance Some of the games were very Letters To The Editor Policy Board members can take any what's going on. The way our and apathy, “I don't know, I close and intense. My friends thing that has to do with the people find out things seems to don't care” attitude when it and I didn't care who was play- Letters must be limited to 500 words. All letters are sub- election home and have it in be word of mouth or the comes to health care. Is this ing, we would just go and ject to editing and must have your signature, address their personal position! As Kalihwisaks. I found myself “path of ignorance and apathy, watch the games, but going to and phone number for confirmation. Confirmation of stated above 8 ballots were not knowing things and I ' I don't know, I don't care' atti- watch the Team Wisconsin letters will be needed before publication. Kalihwisaks missing. There were candi- sometimes wonder why. I tude” seems to be a part of our older boys play it was fun. We has the right to refuse publication of submitted letters. dates who lost by less then 8 think I read enough. The culture, part of “a lack of got to cheer and have a good ballots, including the impor- information just somehow isn't knowing what's going on?” time. We didn't always stay the Effective January 1, 2001 per Kalihwisaks Policies & tant position of Vice Chair of there. Hugh Danforth whole game, but it was fun to Procedures, Section I (c)(4), “Individuals will not be the Business Committee. So, since I'm on the Oneida watch. We tried to watch Team allowed to submit more than eight (8) letters per year Also, when I voted, the pen Nation Commission On Aging Athelete enjoyed Wisconsin when they played regardless of topics.” For more information on that I was given to mark my (ONCOA), I will share with Indigenous Games for the gold, but it was way too Kalihwisaks Policies & Procedures, please contact (920) ballot had in that went right you my report on the CWAG The North American busy and packed to sit any- 869-4277. through the paper to the other conference held July 10 - 11 Indigenous Games (NAIG) where. We had to stand to side of the ballot. I told Rocky 2008 at the Radisson Inn. were held in British Columbia, watch them. The boys went Guest articles and editorials that appear in the Hill about it but she said it CWAG (Coalition of Canada this year. I got to par- through a very intense game, Kalihwisaks are not necessarily the views or opin- was ok. I have never seen any- Wisconsin Aging Groups) is a ticipate in them and travel to a but they pulled through and ions of the Kalihwisaks’ staff, Editorial Board or the thing like that in an election grassroots membership organi- new place. I got to meet many took home the gold. Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. zation directed by seniors, pur- either. new people and learn many I played on the midget bas- Although Kalihwisaks requires a final signed submission Please attend the GTC sues justice and quality of life new things. One of my favorite ketball team also with seven from our readers who write in, you can e-mail us now – meeting that will be coming for people of all ages through other girls. Some of us girls parts of the games was the and send the hard copy through the mail – to ensure we up to address this election. legal and legislative advocacy, opening ceremony. We parad- already had a bond because we Madelyn Genskow education and leadership ed down the street yelling and went to the last games in get your submission in time for the deadline day. E-mail E1859 Rural Road development. Its good for our cheering for Team Wisconsin. Denver with each other. We your letters to: Waupaca, WI 54981 people to attend conferences Then we went down to open- played well as a team. There Dawn Walschinski – [email protected] 715-256-1797 because we can learn a lot ing grounds where each team were some pretty aggressive If you have any questions, please feel from them. I've gone to many was introduced. When we teams there, but we managed free to call (920) 869-4277. Kalihwisaks August 28, 2008 (Tsya=t@k) 7A MinMinuteutess

Oneida Business Committee Meeting Minutes 5. Patty Hoeft RE: Post 1 vacancy for the ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING 8. Follow up Reports/BC Directives from Previous Meetings Police Commission August 6, 2008 1. Debbie Thundercloud RE: Like Services update Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to approve to post one vacancy for the Police Business Committee Conference Room Excerpt from July 9, 2008: Motion by Paul Ninham to accept the Like Services Commission, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. update as FYI with another update report due July 23, seconded by Melinda J. 6. Patty Hoeft RE: Display cornhusk dolls Present: Gerald Danforth - Chair, Trish King - Council member. Kathy Hughes - Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. Action: Motion by Trish King to approve to display the cornhusk dolls at the Norbert Vice Chair, Paul Ninham - Council member, Mercie Danforth - Treasurer, Vince Action: Motion by Trish King to accept the Like Services update report, seconded by Hill Center, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. DelaRosa - Council member, Patty Hoeft - Secretary, Melinda J. Danforth - Council Patty Hoeft. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Kathy Hughes RE: Evening meeting for reports member, Edward Delgado - Council member 2. Debbie Thundercloud RE: Smits Farm Residential Action: Motion by Patty Hoeft to defer the evening meeting for reports to an October Development Plan Business Committee meeting, seconded by Ed Delgado.Motion carried unanimously. Others Present: Elaine Doxtator, Briana Doxtator, Marlene Ninham, Mike King, Excerpt from July 9, 2008: Motion by Patty Hoeft to direct the General Manager to 8. Gerald Danforth RE: MOA for IHS Project #BE-08-F63 Dionne Jacobs, Barb Skenandore, Tehassi Hill, Nathalie Benton, Jen Green, Matthew bring back an explanation to the July 23 Business Committee meeting explaining the Scattered Sites Green, Lori Danforth, Jim Van Stippen, Nate Wisneski, Scott Denny, Brad Graham, comprehensive development for residential uses for the Smits farm site, seconded by Action: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the Memorandum of Agreement Pete King III, Pearl McLestor, Cheryl Stevens, Vicki Cornelius, Brandon Stevens, Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. for Indian Health Service Project #BE-08-F63 Scattered Sites, seconded by Paul Kathrine Jordan, Jennifer Hill Kelley, Racquel Hill, Laura House, Dellora Cornelius, Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to approve the Smits Farm Residential Development Ninham. Motion carried unanimously. Brian Beaulieau, Julie Denny, Debbie Danforth, Wanda Diemel, James Gollnick, plan, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously. c. Travel Requests Kitty Melchert, Jason Johnson, Marsha Danforth, Florence Petri, Mary Jo Nash, 3. Debbie Thundercloud RE: Approval of the Indian Housing Plans 1. Melinda Danforth RE: Approval to attend NCAI 65th Pamela F. Ninham, Pat Pelky, Shirley Hill, William Cornelius, Louise Cornelius, (IHP) for the years 2003-2007 Annual Convention, Phoenix, AZ Oct. 19-24, 2008 Patricia Ulrich, Gloria Wheelock, Cathy L. Metoxen, Debra Ushaka, Marjorie E. Excerpt from June 13, 2008: Motion by Kathy Hughes to refer the IHPs for the Action: Motion by Paul Ninham to approve travel request for Melinda Danforth to Stevens, Winnifred L. Thomas, Tyrone Wheelock, Erv Wheelock, Tina Danforth, years 2003-2007 back to the Oneida Housing Authority and to bring back the attend the Nation Congress of American Indians Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ Kalleen Denny, Jasmine R. House, Linda S. Dallas, Shirley Jennings, Luther Laster, changes within 30 days, seconded by Ed Delgado. Motion carried unanimously. Oct. 19 through 24, 2008, seconded by Trish King. For: Patty Hoeft, Ed Delgado, Linda Powless, Action: Motion by Patty Hoeft to approve the Indian Housing Plans for the years Mercie Danforth, Trish King, Paul Ninham. Abstain: Melinda J. Danforth. Not pre- 2003-2007, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously. sent: Kathy Hughes, Vince DelaRosa. Motion carried. Opening Prayer: Richard Baird 4. Patty Hoeft, Transition Team RE: New BC Transition Plan update 2. Kathy Hughes RE: Approval to attend NIHB 25th Excerpt from July 9, 2008: Motion by Patty Hoeft to direct the Transition Team to Annual Consumer Conference, Temecula, CA Sept. 22-25, 2008 Special Recognitions: 25 years of service recognition to Laura House by Gaming report to the Business Committee on the progress of creating the transition plan at Action: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve travel request for Kathy Hughes General Manager Neil Cornelius the July 23 Business Committee meeting, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried to attend National Indian Health Board 25th Annual Consumer Conference in unanimously. Temecula, CA Sept. 22 through 25, 2008, seconded by Mercie Danforth. Motion car- Recognition to Jerry Hill by Chairman Gerald Danforth Action: Motion by Paul Ninham to approve the new Business Committee transition ried unanimously. plan update, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. Recognition to the Oneida Language Program 5. Patty Hoeft RE: Status on Oneida Health Board and Anna John 10. Finance Committee by Chairman Gerald Danforth Nursing Home Board June 13, 2008 Finance Committee meeting minutes Excerpt from June 25, 2008: Motion by Patty Hoeft to defer to the July 3 Joint Action: Motion by Mercie Danforth to approve the June 13, 2008 Finance Introduction of 2008-2009 Royalty by Iris Metoxen; Miss Oneida Tashina Red Hail, Executive Staff meeting and to report back to the July 23 Business Committee meet- Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously. Junior Miss Oneida Justine Mehojah, Lil’ Miss Oneida Kevonna Neal ing, seconded by Ed Delgado. Motion carried unanimously. July 25, 2008 Finance Committee meeting minutes Action: Motion by Patty Hoeft to defer the status report on the Oneida Health Board Action: Motion by Paul Ninham to approve the July 25, 2008 Finance Committee Recognition to Lisa Summers by Chairman Gerald Danforth and Anna John Nursing Home Board to a September Business Committee meeting, meeting minutes, seconded by Mercie Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. seconded by Paul Ninham. Motion carried unanimously. July 11, 2008 Finance Committee meeting minutes 1. Call to Order Chairman Gerald Danforth at 9:32 a.m. 6. Mercie Danforth RE: $250K or More Contract Report Action: Motion by Trish King to approve the July 11, 2008 Finance Committee Excerpt from June 25, 2008: Motion by Paul Ninham to defer the Monthly Contract meeting minutes, seconded by Mercie Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Oath of Office report to the July 23 Business Committee meeting, seconded by Ed Delgado. Motion Oneida Child Protective Board carried unanimously. 11. Legislative Operating Committee ( LOC) Wesley Martin administered by Patty Hoeft July 17, 2008 Action: Motion by Patty Hoeft to accept the $250K and More Contract report, sec- 1. Vince DelaRosa RE: Approve LOC minutes June 23, 2008 Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Board onded by Vince DelaRosa. Motion carried unanimously. Action: Motion by Paul Ninham to approve the LOC minutes of June 23, 2008, sec- Christopher P. Carusona II administered by Vince DelaRosa July 22, 2008 7. Gerald Danforth RE: 4 Fires Trust Fund contribution onded by Mercie Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. Chris Luttrell administered by Vince DelaRosa July 22, 2008 Excerpt from July 9, 2008: Motion by Mercie Danforth to defer the 4 Fires Trust 2. Vince DelaRosa RE: Approve LOC minutes of June 27, 2008 Debra L. Fabian Matson administered by Vince DelaRosa July 22, 2008 Fund contribution to the July 23 Business Committee meeting, seconded by Patty Action: Motion by Trish King to approve the LOC minutes of June 27, 2008, sec- Kim M. Reyes administered by Vince DelaRosa July 22, 2008 Hoeft. Motion carried unanimously. onded by Paul Ninham. Motion carried unanimously. Oneida Environmental Resource Board Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to approve the 4 Fires Trust Fund contribution, sec- 3. Vince DelaRosa RE: Resolution adopting amendments to the Travel Richard Baird administered by Ed Delgado July 29, 2008 onded by Vince DelaRosa. Motion carried unanimously. and Expense Policy Action: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to permanently adopt the emergency resolu- 3. Approval of the Agenda 9. New Business tion amendments to the Travel and Expense Policy Resolution #08-06-08-B, second- a. Additions Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2008 a.Resolutions ed by Paul Ninham. Motion carried unanimously. b. Deletions 1. Debbie Thundercloud RE: Approval of the 4. Vince DelaRosa RE: Forward Resolution for adoption of GTC c. Moves Community Food Projects, Traditional Gardening in Indian Communities Project meeting stipend payment policy to GTC Action: Motion by Mercie Danforth to approve the agenda with adding the Finance Support – National Society for American Indian Elderly Excerpt from July 9, 2008: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to defer to the Committee meeting minutes of July 22, 2008, seconded by Paul Ninham. Motion Action: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve Resolution #08-06-08-A Legislative Operating Committee and bring back to the July 23 Business Committee, carried unanimously. Community Food Projects, Traditional Gardening in Communities Project Support – seconded by Patty Hoeft. Motion carried unanimously. National Society for American Indian Elderly, seconded by Paul Ninham. Motion Action: Motion by Mercie Danforth to forward resolution for the adoption of 4. Minutes to be Approved carried unanimously. General Tribal Council meeting stipend payment policy to the next available General July 7, 2008 Special Business Committee Minutes b. Requests Tribal Council meeting date, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unan- Action: Motion by Mercie Danforth to approve the July 7, 2008 Special Business 1. Patty Hoeft, Racquel Hill RE: Approval of the certifi- imously. Committee minutes, seconded by Paul Ninham. Motion carried unanimously. cation of the 2008 election results 5. Vince DelaRosa RE: Forward Revised Child Support SOPs to July 9, 2008 Business Committee Minutes Action: Motion by Trish King to defer the approval of the certification of the 2008 Oneida Child Support Agency Action: Motion by Trish King to approve the July 9, 2008 Business Committee min- election results until 4:00 p.m. today, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. For: Patty Action: Motion by Trish King that 10 items were identified as standard operating utes with the correction of the spelling of Earnie to Ernie on page one of nine, sec- Hoeft, Ed Delgado, Mercie Danforth, Kathy Hughes, Melinda J. Danforth, Trish procedures of the July 15 memorandum from the Legislative Operating Committee onded by Mercie Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. King, Paul Ninham. Opposed: Vince DelaRosa. Motion carried. Chairman and be returned to the agency and to defer back one through four as identi- July 29, 2008 Special Business Committee Minutes Vince DelaRosa: For the record, I oppose because the most significant holdings in fied of that same memorandum to the Legislative Reference Office for further devel- Action: Motion by Paul Ninham to approve the July 29, 2008 Special Business regards to our decision on these particular matters is going to be the audit work. The opment as a regulation or a law and brought back through the necessary processes, Committee minutes, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously. Appeals Commission decisions today will be helpful in terms of how they review seconded by Paul Ninham. Motion carried unanimously. and look at some of these matters. But for our review and judgment purposes, we 5. Tabled Business have to wait until the audit work is done and until GTC speaks on these matters. 12. Treasurer’s Report at 1:30 p.m. Oneida Police Commission (Quarterly: Jan/Apr./July/Oct) David Webster Because our boss is the GTC who submitted a petition on Monday and we dare not Meeting called to order at 1:36 p.m. by Chairman Gerald Danforth Excerpt from July 9, 2008: Motion by Paul Ninham to table the Oneida Police approve anything until our bosses have had an opportunity to discuss these matters. Action: Motion by Patty Hoeft to accept the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Melinda Commission quarterly report, seconded by Kathy Hughes. Motion carried unani- So, we are treading on dangerous water because of looking at the nature of the peti- J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. mously. tion that was submitted, they are calling for a series of potential actions that will Action: Remain on table obliterate which you may attempt to do today and if we move forward on the 13. Oneida Business Committee Planning - none process, destroy ballots, etc., we are setting up a very delicate and tricky situation for 6. Reports us as we move forward. We have a responsibility to uphold the laws of the Tribe. 14. Executive Staff Meeting - none a. Oneida Tribal School Board (Quarterly: Jan/Apr/July/Oct) Debbie We’ve got an acknowledgment today that factually there was a violation that some- Danforth – submitted one had ballots in their private possession. We’ve got a serious matter here at hand. 15. Legislative Affairs Update - none Action: Motion by Paul Ninham to approve the Oneida Tribal School Board quarter- We have to wait until the auditing work is done, until GTC gets an opportunity ly report, seconded by Mercie Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. which is projected to be within 30 days from Aug. 4, within the next three to four 16. Executive Session b. Oneida Housing (Monthly) Susan House – submitted weeks we can have these matters wrapped up. Action: Motion by Mercie Danforth to go into executive session at 2:28 p.m., sec- Action: Motion by Paul Ninham to approve the Oneida Housing monthly report, sec- Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to recess at 12:25 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. for the onded by Paul Ninham. Motion carried unanimously. onded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously. Action: Motion by Paul Ninham to go back into regular session at 4:25 p.m. Motion c. Ombudsman (Monthly) Matt Cornelius – submitted Action: Motion by Trish King to defer the acceptance of the election board results carried unanimously. (no second) Action: Motion by Kathy Hughes to defer the Ombudsman report to the Aug. 20 until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, seconded by Patty Hoeft. For: Patty Hoeft, Ed Delgado, a. Tabled Business - none Business Committee meeting, seconded by Paul Ninham. Motion carried unanimous- Mercie Danforth, Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Paul Ninham. Oppose: Vince b. Old Business - none ly. DelaRosa. Motion carried. c. New Business d. Oneida Appeals Commission (Quarterly: Jan/Apr/July/Oct) Winnifred 2. Patty Hoeft RE: Band for the “Honor the Elders 1. Debbie Thundercloud RE: Oneida Tribal Thomas – submitted Luncheon” on June 6, 2008 Integrated Enterprises report Action: Motion by Paul Ninham to approve the Oneida Appeals Commission quarter- Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to approve to pay the band for the “Honor the Elders Action:Motion by Mercie Danforth to support the Oneida Tribal Integrated ly report, seconded by Ed Delgado. Motion carried unanimously. Luncheon” on June 6, 2008, seconded by Patty Hoeft. For: Patty Hoeft, Ed Delgado. Enterprises to move forward on the purchase of TN and Associates and to provide e. Oneida Nation Commission on Aging (Quarterly: Jan/Apr/July/Oct) Opposed: Mercie Danforth, Paul Ninham. Abstain: Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King. the loan guarantee, seconded by Ed Delgado. Motion carried unanimously. Lois Strong – submitted Not present: Vince DelaRosa, Kathy Hughes. Vote tied. Chairman voted in favor of 2. Neil Cornelius RE: Approve contract to do more Action: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the Oneida Nation Commission the motion. Motion carried. research into Harrah’s Total Rewards Program on Aging quarterly report, seconded by Paul Ninham. Motion carried unanimously. Trish King: For the record, the Business Committee can not make promises like this. Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to approve the Total Rewards Affiliate Definitional f. Oneida Seven Generations Corporation (Quarterly: Jan/Apr/July/Oct) 3. Patty Hoeft RE: Proposed GTC meeting dates Phase Agreement 2008-1129, seconded by Paul Ninham. For: Patty Hoeft, Ed Brenda Mendolla-Buckley – submitted Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to approve the Sept. 20, 2008 General Tribal Council Delgado, Trish King, Paul Ninham. Oppose: Mercie Danforth. Not present: Vince Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to approve the Oneida Seven Generations meeting date and that we include the Madelyn Genskow nine resolutions, elected DelaRosa, Kathy Hughes. Motion carried Corporation quarterly report, seconded by Paul Ninham. Motion carried unanimous- Boards, Committees and Commissions, 10 Person Task Force group, and the inde- 3. Lance Broberg RE: Oneida Room Tax Law & Green ly. pendent outside audit, seconded by Patty Hoeft. Motion carried unanimously. Bay CVB Agreement g. Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation (Quarterly: Feb/May/Aug/Nov) Action: Motion by Ed Delgado to approve the Sept. 27, 2008 General Tribal Council Action: Motion by Patty Hoeft to direct the Radisson to continue to make payment Lance Broberg - submitted FY09 Annual Budget meeting date, seconded by Melinda J. Danforth. Motion car- under the old agreement until a new agreement is negotiated, seconded by Paul Action: Motion by Vince DelaRosa to approve the Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation ried unanimously. Ninham. Motion carried unanimously. quarterly report, seconded by Mercie Danforth. Motion carried unanimously. Action: Motion by Trish King to amend the motion to include the Oneida Life Action: Motion by Patty Hoeft to direct that the new agreement be negotiated and a h. North American Indigenous Games Update (Monthly) Scott Murray – Insurance Plan Plus to the Sept. 27, 2008 General Tribal Council agenda, seconded work team be established to do that would include Lance Broberg, Chief Counsel, submitted by Patty Hoeft. For: Patty Hoeft, Ed Delgado, Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Paul and a Business Committee member, seconded by Paul Ninham. Motion carried unan- Action: Motion by Trish King to approve the North American Indigenous Games Ninham Abstained: Mercie Danforth. Not present: Kathy Hughes, Vince DelaRosa. imously. monthly report, seconded by Paul Ninham. Motion carried unanimously. Motion carried. 4. Patty Hoeft RE: Housing Authority Decision Review Action: Motion by by Melinda J. Danforth to approve the Oct. 11, 2008 General Action: Motion by Patty Hoeft to defer the concern of the Oneida Housing polices to 7. Travel Reports Tribal Council meeting date to include the election law and America’s Dream the General Manager and the Tribal Secretary to examine and bring back a recom- 1. Gerald Danforth RE: National Indian Gaming Association July 22- Petition, seconded by Ed Delgado. Motion carried unanimously. mendation to the Business Committee, seconded by Ed Delgado. Motion carried 24, 2008 4. Patty Hoeft RE: Post 3 vacancies for the Oneida unanimously. Action: Motion by Mercie Danforth to defer travel report from Gerald Danforth Nation Veteran Affairs Committee d.Legislative Affairs Update - none regarding National Indian Gaming Association July 22 through 24, 2008 to the Aug. Action: Motion by Melinda J. Danforth to approve to post three vacancies for the e. Attorney Brief 20 Business Committee meeting, seconded by Kathy Hughes. Motion carried unani- Oneida Nation Veteran Affairs Committee, seconded by Patty Hoeft. Motion carried 1. Pamela Williams & Doyen v. Hendricks mously. unanimously. Action: Motion by Mercie Danforth to authorize permission to execute the appropri- ate settlement documents for the Pamela Williams case, seconded by Trish King. Motion carried unanimously. Action: Motion by Mercie Danforth to authorize permission to execute the appropri- Next Regular Business Committee Meeting… ate settlement documents for the Doyen v. Hendricks case, seconded by Ed Delgado. Motion carried unanimously. Wednesday • September 3, 2008 • 9:00 A.M. f. Audit Committee - none g. Oneida Enterprise Development Authority - none Business Committee Conference Room Action: Motion by Trish King to defer this until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, sec Norbert Hill Center • 2nd Floor See Page 9A OBC Meeting Minutes 8A (T#kehlu) August 28, 2008 Kalihwisaks Oneida Land Claim Tour

Land Claims Commission Corner The New York Homeland Tour 2008 Rita Lara entertained the although we had some rain crowd with a game to find out the campers survived, I had what our passengers really the best sleep through out the Submitted by Jennifer M. knew about the Oneida peo- trip hearing the rain trickle on Stevens ple. You would be surprised the tent. It felt so good to be Tour Coordinator that some people didn't know close to Oneida Lake-I felt so The Oneida Land Claims the three clans and some had safe there. The next morning Commission had their fourth to show off and name practi- still sprinkling we all gradual- New York Homeland Tour cally all of them like Mark ly packed up and headed for this August 3-9, 2008. The Powless Sr. In fact he was sit- Rome, New York to see Fort objective of the tour was to ting proud coming in first Stanwix and the Oriskany give Oneida community while leaving everyone in the Battlefield. During a survey members an opportunity to dust with a lot of the answers. on the bus passengers not see our original ancestral land Of course Loreta V. Metoxen only liked Chittenango Falls, in Central New York with in our Tribal Historian and they also enjoyed the Willet the Oneida and Madison Randy Cornelius were a head Museum(Loretta V. Metoxen County boundaries. The goal of the crowd so we tried to was one of the main advisors of the trip was designed for avoid asking them any ques- for the history of this muse- our passengers to learn more tions! I believe Rita Lara um.), watching and participat- about the Oneida history by asked Randy to give us the ing in the Weapon(guns) seeing significant historical three clans in German. So he Demonstrations they were sites such as; Chittenango was thrown off a bit! able to talk and meet fellow Falls, Nichols Pond Back to Snack and Oneidas such as Nate Photo courtesy of Jennifer M. Stevens (Champlain Battlefield), Beverages….I left the JTPA George(of Oneida, New York) Members of the 2008 New York Homeland Tour participate in a historical re- Camping on Oneida Lake, youth Aiyana Cruz and Derek who participates in “Live inactment at Fort Stanwix in Rome, New York. Fort Stanwix, Willet Jourdan in charge of the History,” he calls it vs. re- Huron, and Michigan to final- and respect. Not just because model for our community and Museum, Oriskany snacks throughout the trip and enactments to provide indi- ly arrive on the shores of he was working-it was just our youth. Battlefield Solemn they coerced and designated viduals opportunities to see Green Bay. natural to his demeanor. I would like to take a Ceremony, Erie Canal Boat other youth to help participate how the Oneidas and fellow After the Erie Canal we Everyone thanks him at our moment to acknowledge two Cruise, and the Shak owi in the Snack and Beverage soldiers dressed, talked, and drove to the Oneida Territory last stop before we got home. of our staff whom are mourn- Cultural Center & Gift Shop Homeland Tour Experience. acted during the time when and saw the Shakowi Cultural We passed cards around and ing at this time: on the Oneida Territory. Yolanda Hernandez asked fre- the Fort Stanwix was built. Center. The passengers were the Commission thanked him Our sympathies go to The Oneida Land Claims quently if she could help. Later that evening we all able to see the museum, with some gifts on behalf of Judith L. Jourdan and Hugh Commission brought a 55 Soon enough the youth on the arrived at the Oriskany Oneida artifacts and gift shop. anyone. We'll hopefully get Danforth and their families passenger bus to New York tour participated in one way Battlefield where a Solemn This years tour really liked to Jeff Le Breck for our bus and friends. We would like to State. This year's passengers or another to keep our stom- Ceremony was held for all the shop till they dropped so I Driver as long as we can. He send our heartfelt sympathy were: Mark Powless Sr., achs full and bodies hydrated lives lost there on the battle- tried to leave them at the knows the tour route by the for Judith L. Jourdan whom Kristy Dunlap and David on this long long…journey field including hundreds of Museum and gift shop for as back of his hand and very lost her brother, Ronald W. Batiste, Brian Dessart, Penny, not to mention they even Oneidas-some that are direct long as I could! Jeff Le efficient. Jourdan August 12, 2008 and Jesus, Juan, and Jessica passed bags down the bus for relatives to most Oneidas of Breck, the Bus Driver, To get us back on track Hugh Danforth's Brother, Hernandez, Jamie Betters and the trash. Thanks to them we Wisconsin. Brian Patterson Reggie, and me raced to the with more of memory lane of Arthur D. Danforth on August Kyle Wisneski, Beverly would be starved and de- whom is on the Men's airport to drop off our car the New York Homelands 14, 2008. Sorry for your loss- Skenandore, Justin Doxtater , hydrated not to mention stuck Council for the Oneida rentals and had to chuck- Tour 2008…I have never seen our hearts go out to you and John De Corah and Joyce in a dirty bus! Community of New York said le…We were getting phone Oneidas move so fast! your families. Skenandore, Christopher Ahhh again memory some good words. He made calls that they were done Although it took us a bit to Well…it was another Carusona, Dwight Hill, Terry lane…our New York an announcement that the shopping and wanted to know get everyone on the bus when enjoyable homelands Tour. Hetzel, Yolanda Hernandez, Homelands Tour 2008… We Oneidas of Wisconsin trav- when the bus was coming. leaving for New York…boy I Through a survey on the bus Veronica Hernandez, Jesinia weren't very far not even in eled a long way to participate That is a miracle in itself-the never seen such a site, the passengers favored Ninham, Sherry and Brandon Chicago and I hear, “Jennifer, in the event and said, only reason I think they were Oneidas every where grab- Chittenango Falls, Fort Jubert, Randy Cornelius, are we there yet!?!” “Hey, “Welcome Home.” His words getting restless again was bing their luggage, loading Stanwix, and the Oriskany Kathe Cornelius, and Ruby ahh…Jennifer, how long will hit home with a lot of the pas- because they bought the store their cars as fast as they Battlefield Solemn Arnold, Jackie Hill, Simon it take to get there?” I thought sengers including myself. out and it closed at 4:30! We could, and in a snap the trip Ceremony. On that note…I DeCoteau, Lydia Rambalski for a moment I was hearing Being the coordinator of our learned quickly that this bus was over… We left the look forward to crossing and Carol House, Murial children asking these ques- Homeland Tours and this my tour was filled with passen- Oneida Turtle School and paths with past New York Krogman, Tina Cotrell, tions but they were grown second year…That was the gers that really like to SHOP! returned to the Oneida Turtle Tour Passengers and meeting Elaine Skenandore-Cornelius, adults! first time anyone has said that I have to say Kathe…You are School all in one piece. Bob future ones. The Oneida Sylvia, Karissa, and Hanna We finally arrived to New to me. I have to say, I was a Shopping Queen Mean Brown's and everyone else's Land Claims Commission Waupoose, Dorothy York and ate at Grazianos, an stunned at first, and taking in Machine-Kathe Cornelius has prayers and good thoughts will be having these tours Danforth, June Jabas, Rober, Italian restaurant in New the hearing of the guns being me shopped out by far!! truly helped us have a safe, every year and look forward William, and Oscar Schuyler, York. If you haven't been to fired, and the soldiers in uni- Loretta V. Metoxen had to fun, educational and memo- to giving more Oneidas the Bradley and Heather Central New York, you'll form, and seeing the Oneida make a couple announce- rable journey to our New York opportunity to learn about our Skenandore, and Denise notice there are a lot of men in their traditional cloth- ments that this trip is not Homelands and back. rich history as Oneida People. Thompson. Our goal is to authentic Italian restaurants ing it definitely got me about shopping, it's about Last but not Least….The I know that some of the give everyone a chance to go there-you barely see franchis- choked up. After the ceremo- learning about the history of Land Claims Commission, passengers weren't appreciat- on our tours, although we es there. So that was a cultur- ny the passengers and I were our people…We couldn't bear Loretta V. Metoxen, Chair, ing the confinement of a bus can't accommodate sixteen- al exchange for us as well and able to mingle and talk to it anymore so we finally Wendel McLester, Vice Chair, for 4 hours at a time but can thousand Oneida members, the food was great…especial- some of the Oneidas from broke down that night and Charlene Cornelius, you imagine being on a boat they still have the option to ly the pasta, chicken, and New York and received a took a group to What…? Secretary, and or barge with out breaks from register if they would like to Blackberry Ice Cream. The warm welcome. What store do most Oneidas Commissioners Amelia New York to Green Bay? At participate in future tours. 55 and over stayed at Days August 7, 2008 was finally shop at? It doesn't matter if Cornelius, Rita Summers, and least our journey to New York First of all, the trip started Inn and the 54 and under here our last main Tour Day you are from New York, Hugh Danforth would like and back was an individual's out a warm welcome from a including myself and most of for the Homelands tour. Canada or Wisconsin…where give a special thanks to the choice. I don't know many familiar face, our Bus Driver, the staff camped at Verona Everyone loaded on the bus ever they are! I swear in my Oneida Cultural Heritage Oneidas today that would like Jeff Le Breck from Lamers Beach State Park on Oneida and we headed towards the travels and meeting other Center for Sponsor $15,000 to be put in the circumstances Bus Inc., Rita Lara the Lake. Although some of us Erie Canal to experience a Oneidas-one way to tell they for this year's event and pro- our ancestors were put in hav- Oneida Museum Director rac- forgot our sleeping bags we boat cruise to go through the have Oneida blood is you see viding their staff Loretta V. ing to travel a long distance ing frantically to the bus to tried to make due and provide Lock-throughs of the Erie them at WAL-MART! Metoxen, Reggie Doxtater, on a boat and a good percent- put reserved seating for staff them where they were need- Canal. Land Claims August 8 snuck up on us Lou Williams Jr. and Michelle age were traveling to our new and Elders, Passengers loaded ed. All in all, we were able to Commissioner, Rita Summers and we had to head home. Danforth, Bob Browns good reservation in Wisconsin not their luggage, and Bob Brown sit around the fire, share sto- stated that this was her second Again we stayed at Maumee, prayers, the Oneida Museum by choice. Questions that burned tobacco and saying ries, get acquainted, eat some year attended the Home Ohio and the kids, staff, pas- with their beautiful gift pack- come to my mind are…How prayers for our safe journey to smores and toast marshmal- Lands Tour and through expe- sengers enjoyed the local age donations, photos and well were they fed, treated, our New York Homelands. lows-in most cases turn them riencing the trip the second restaurants, and the pool, video footage and their staff and clothed to face such a Finally everyone was settled into torch lights. And we had time and being more educated while others went to their Rita Lara, Sara Summers, long journey? Were they on the bus just ready to pull to give the children neon on the historical sites she said, rooms to rest up for the next Josh Gerzetich, and David treated like Kings and Queens out of the drive way and one bracelets and “I was able to understand the day. Hernandez, Land Claims or cattle just so they can also last straggler necklaces…they thought it Erie Canal; how it took it's August 9 was finally here-I Commission staff Jennifer M. face their own “Trail of arrived…Beverly was fun but also a great track- part and served its purpose for couldn't believe how fast the Stevens Tour Coordinator, Tears,” and leaving behind Skenandore. Sooo just when ing device when needed! the transportation.” Loretta V. tour was and you could tell Judith L. Jourdan, whom did their families, ancestral lands, we thought we were going to Day three finally Metoxen, the Land Claims some passengers REALLY a beautiful job with the Tour life long memories, and most start our long journey to New arrived…August 5. I was Commission Chair and Tour couldn't wait to get home. Activity Book, and our JTPA of all their identity as Oneida York our bus driver, Jeff anxious to get us started and Historian explained to the Again I started to hear the staff Aiyana Cruz and Derek people. I try not to think too helped her load her 10 bags of head for Nichols Pond Park, passengers that one of the famous questions and we Jourdan, Oneida Health hard to imagine what our luggage that wasn't including Also known as Champlain main reasons the Oneidas weren't very far not even in Center for their RN Yvonne ancestors had to face and her carry-ons! WEW! Little Battlefield-some of us were relocated to Wisconsin Chicago and I hear, “Jennifer, Cornelius, and gift donations what they sacrificed for us bit of an exaggeration but we favored the Grain pits and was because New York State are we there yet!?!” “Hey, from the Oneida Bingo and and our children to follow. were happy to gather all our Indian Springs across the wanted to build the Erie Canal ahh…Jennifer, how long will Casino, Oneida Land Sure the bus may have been ducklings and start our jour- street from Nichols Pond and our Homelands was right it take to get there?” Management, and Oneida crowded and we got restless ney to New York. We planned Park. We loaded back on the in the heart of New York “Jennifer, do we have to stop Tourism, Mark Powless for at times, but by our ancestor's on leaving August 3, 2008 at bus and headed for one of the State. She also explained that for dinner? Can't we just sharing his good words on the sacrifices I think we had it 9:00 AM and have to say we prettiest historic locations on the Erie Canal in the early drive straight through!?!” Of tour, Liz Obomsowin, from pretty good. left at 9:30 AM which is a our itinerary, Chittenango 1820s was served as today's I- course we had to thank a Oneida New York, for joining I'll sign off here and the MIRACLE for a whole bus Falls. I haven't seen any fail- 90-a major transportation major player on this bus tour, us on the Erie Canal to shar- passengers of this year's New load of Oneidas-usually they ing photos yet of the falls and Route. I myself learned that our bus driver…Jeff Le ing more Oneida history, and York Homeland Tour 2008 like to go on turtle time. we spent a good two hours some of our very ancestors Breck. He has been our bus most of all, for Loretta V. know the rest of the stories… We entertained the restless eating lunch, taking pictures, had to ride Barges from our driver for the two recent tours, Metoxen for going on the tour ~Jennifer M. Stevens Oneidas with movies, snacks, hiking, and enjoying playing original homelands through not once complained, treated sharing your wisdom, knowl- Tour Coordinator and beverages, not to mention in the water along the banks the locks, and major lakes our Oneida members with edge of our history, and insa- (LCC Executive Assistant) a shared joke here and there. August 6 came up quick, such as; Lake Ontario, Erie, great care, genuine concern, tiable leadership-a great role Kalihwisaks August 28, 2008 (W@=tehlu) 9A SStatate/Nate/Nationaltional Is McCain's history with Indians helping? From Page 7A/Minutes By Erica Werner McCain found that methamphetamine use in you don't - a phrase Obama seconded by Patty Hoeft. Motion withdrawn. Recess/Adjourn Associated Press Writer Republican lobbyist Jack Indian country; and author- himself has used about the Action: Motion by Mercie Danforth to recess at 5:05 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow WASHINGTON (AP) – Abramoff was ripping off ship of the Indian Child campaign. Aug. 7, seconded by Ed Delgado. Motion carried unanimously. This election year, Native tribal clients. Protection and Family “Sen. McCain knows us ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE MINUTES Americans will have a rare Some tribes say they were Violence Prevention Act. intimately, so he knows our REGULAR RECONVENED MEETING opportunity to vote for a can- the victims of that scandal, They also cite his work to strengths as well as our weak- August 7, 2008 didate who knows their issues not participants in it, and have update the Indian Health Care nesses, so that could play Business Committee Conference Room well and has worked with every right to make political Improvement Act. Critics good and bad for us,” said Present: Gerald Danforth - Chair, Trish King - Council member, Kathy Hughes - Vice them for years. donations. note that the bill didn't actual- Jacqueline Johnson, executive Chair, Paul Ninham - Council member, Mercie Danforth - Treasurer, Vince DelaRosa - Yet, Republican presiden- McCain “couldn't claim ly pass the Senate until this director of the National Council member, Patty Hoeft - Secretary, Melinda J. Danforth - Council member, Edward Delgado - Council member tial candidate John McCain's any major legislative victories year, with Democrat Sen. Congress of American Others Present: Elaine Doxtator, Tim Huff, Louise Cornelius, B. Dickson, Jim Von long history with Indian during his tenure as chairman Byron Dorgan chairing Indian Indians. “Sen. Obama is Stippen, Racquel Hill, Eleanora Smith, Tana Aguirre, Brandon Stevens, Noreen Smith, country may be hurting him concerning Indian country,” Affairs. newer to this field. Brian Beaulien, Rosa Melchert, Tehassi Hill, Jeanette Ninham, Nate Wisneski, Laura as much as helping. said J. Kurt Luger, executive “Sen. Obama's going to Marthe, Mat Kimstron, Dottie Krull, Gina Powless Buenrostro, Debbie Danforth, As a senator from Arizona, director of the Great Plains have to meet with (tribes) on a Elizabeth Steinfildt, Kim Mehojah, Derek Denny, Jeff Bvozban, Marjorie Stevens, Rich a state with more than 20 fed- Vote 2008 Figueroa, M. Metoxen, R. Metoxen, Cathy L. Metoxen, Linda Dallas, and other people, Indian Gaming Association in daily basis to catch up with who’s names are unreadable. erally recognized tribes, Bismarck, North Dakota. “He the 25 years Sen. McCain has 1. Meeting called to order by Chairman Gerald Danforth at 10:05 a.m. McCain has spent two put forward a piece of legisla- spent on their issues,” said b. Requests decades on the Senate Indian tion that would have added Douglas Holtz-Eakin, senior Presidential Elections 1. Patty Hoeft, Racquel Hill RE: Approval of the certifi- Affairs Committee, including more burdensome regulation policy director to McCain. “I cation of the 2008 election results two stints as chairman. But to our gaming industry at a don't think there's anything Tuesday Excerpt from Aug. 6, 2008: Motion by Trish King to defer the acceptance of the election board results until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, seconded by Patty Hoeft. For: Patty Hoeft, Ed some Native Americans are time when our federal fund- that even looks like a horse November 4, 2008 Delgado, Mercie Danforth, Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Paul Ninham. Oppose: angry over McCain's attempts ing was at its lowest point.” race in terms of intimacy of Vince DelaRosa. Motion carried. while chairman from 2005 to To counter McCain's long association and familiarity Action: Motion by Mercie Danforth to declare the official election results, seconded by 2006 to put more regulations history, Obama has met eight with the issues.” Take part in shaping our Nation. Paul Ninham. For: Patty Hoeft, Mercie Danforth, Melinda J. Danforth, Trish King, Paul on Indian casinos. They say times with tribal leaders, For some Native Ninham. Opposed: Vince DelaRosa, Ed Delgado. Motion carried. he should have been more Recess/Adjourn opened campaign offices on Americans, it may come Action: Motion by Paul Ninham to adjourn at 11:03 a.m., seconded by Mercie Danforth. focused on Indian health care reservations, run a radio ad in down to a choice between the Minutes Approved as presented/corrected on August 20, 2008. and other needs. the Navajo language and devil you know and the devil Patricia Hoeft, Tribal Secretary Some also resent McCain's released an Indian policy plat- ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE decision to refuse campaign form more than a year ago. donations from tribal govern- It's making an impression. ments. Obama has ``really reached Protecting Wisconsin's Children By contrast, Democratic out more, I think,'' said A. presidential candidate Barack Gay Kingman, executive Obama, is taking their money. director of the Great Plains McCain faces other chal- Tribal Chairman's from Internet Predators lenges in Indian country, Association. Our kids are our most pre- ed more than 160,000 citizens where Native Americans tend Kingman said her group cious resource. Families of all ages across Wisconsin. to vote heavily Democratic. hoped for a meeting with work very hard to raise them, By JB Van Hollen Parents are the first line of Though Indians make up just McCain when he was in pass along values and tradi- defense in protecting their Attorney General about 1 percent of the U.S. South Dakota this month, but tions, educate them, and give children from online preda- population, they comprise key it didn't happen. The McCain them every opportunity to tors. We have included some voting blocs in states where campaign cites scheduling achieve their dreams. At the Child pornography images and tips for parents to help protect they're concentrated such as conflicts. Department of Justice, we pornographers have invaded movies seized by law their children. North Dakota, South Dakota, “We were very disappoint- also work very hard to protect the Internet in many forms. enforcement. At my request, in its last Montana, Alaska and New ed because we've had a long them. Nowhere is this com- Commercial websites, often • Since 1998, NCMEC's budget, the state legislature Mexico. history with Sen. McCain and mitment greater than in our located abroad, find an end- Cyber Tipline has received funded two additional Special Despite his lack of back- I know that if he personally efforts to fight Internet preda- less supply of customers in more than 600,000 reports Agent positions for our ICAC ground in tribal affairs - there had gotten the message, he tors. the U.S., including in of suspected online child Task Force, as well as three are no federally recognized might have met with us. But While the Internet has Wisconsin. Others use chat exploitation taking place new forensic computer ana- tribes in Illinois - Obama is we couldn't get to him,” opened many doors for our rooms to obtain and trade around the country, includ- lyst positions. Those special- making a big play for those Kingman said. children, from education to images and movies, while ing some one-thousand tips ists perform the critical task votes, with lots of help from McCain's campaign communication to entertain- some simply use their own referred to our ICAC. of finding and analyzing digi- former Senate Majority responds that none of tal evidence, sometimes right ment, it has also become an digital cameras, camcorders, To make matters more dis- Leader Tom Daschle, a wide- Obama's promises can match after agents seize it. This active crime scene. Online or cell phones to manufacture turbing, surveys have shown a ly respected figure in Indian McCain's years of service on teamwork often allows us to sex predators use technology images. As for cell phones, correlation between child country. Indian Affairs. The campaign take the predator into custody to connect with kids, using all have you heard the term “sex- pornographers and child On the donations, has a long list of McCain's ting?” It refers to sexually molesters. In 2005, sobering literally within an hour from the tools they use: instant McCain's advisers say tribes accomplishments for Indian explicit chat through text results were released from a the time a search warrant is messaging, picture and video should spend their money on country, including his spon- messaging that used to take study at the Federal executed. trading, chat rooms, web their own needs, not on politi- sorship of the Tribal Self- place only in Internet chat Correctional Institution in Our DCI professionals cians. But some Indians feel Governance Act of 1994, cameras, web microphones, rooms. Often, predators use Buttner, North Carolina. partner with a growing list of their money has been viewed which aimed for more self- social networking sites like cell phones after meeting Researchers indicated that of local law enforcement agen- as tainted ever since an inves- sufficient tribal government; MySpace and Facebook, and children online. about 200 federal inmates cies throughout the state. We tigation that was started by legislation to address even online gaming networks Predators also use file shar- convicted of Internet child now have 55 ICAC affiliates like X-Box Live. ing programs like LimeWire, pornography crimes, some throughout the state, more which many parents believe 89% admitted to molesting than doubling our partner- are just used for music. We children as well. ships since 2006. have identified approximately The Internet Crimes Additionally, we work hand- 15,000 separate computers in Against Children (ICAC) in-hand with our federal our state that possess and Task Force of my office's counterparts to investigate offer to distribute this filth. Division of Criminal crimes against children that Nationally, the story is no Investigation (DCI) is dedi- result in a wide-range of fed- different. Statistics kept by cated to identifying and eral charges. the National Center for arresting those predators. Let Internet predators take Missing and Exploited Since 1998, the ICAC Task note. My commitment is Children (NCMEC) illustrate Force has arrested more than unceasing. We will identify the scope of the problem: 600 offenders and executed you, arrest you, and take you • Since 1992, for example, more than 800 search war- off the street; we will follow NCMEC's Child rants. To help prevent kids you to every area of the Recognition and from becoming victims, and Internet, no matter where you Identification System to help parents, teachers, and try to hide; and we will work (CRIS) has reviewed more child welfare advocates better together in law enforcement than 15 million child protect kids, we have educat- to stay one step ahead of you.

Attorney General Van Hollen: Internet Safety Tips for Parents • Be an Active Parent. that is dangerous. technology. If you can't Keep open lines of com- • Watch Internet Use. appropriately supervise munications with kids Internet predators are use, don't allow it. about Internet use. This watching your kids online. • Report Online process should begin as You need to be, too. One Exploitation. Call local soon as a child gets online. suggestion: keep comput- law enforcement or the • Prepare Your Children ers in common areas. Wisconsin ICAC Task for the Online World as • Use Software Resources. Force at (608) 266-1671. You Do the Real World. Use filters that block inap- • Find Out More. Visit the Make no mistake, the propriate websites or National Center for online world is real, and so online services that are Missing and Exploited are its dangers. Talk to harmful to kids. Consider Children's “net smartz” your children about the installing monitoring soft- websites. www.nets- benefits and dangers of the ware, which records every- martz411.org is geared to Internet. You tell your kids thing kids do online, from help parents; www.nets- not to jump into a instant messaging to martz.org includes infor- stranger's car alone and videos to picture trading. mation for parents, kids, why that's dangerous; tell • It's Not Just the educators, and law them why they shouldn't Computer. Find out how enforcement. We use travel the Internet your kids are communicat- these materials. You Highway alone and why ing and understand the should too. 10A (Oye=l$) August 28, 2008 Kalihwisaks SEOSEOTSTS

SEOTS Office Hours: M-T-W-TH-F: 8–4:30PM,CLOSED NOON TO outh astern neida ribal ervices 1:00PM FOR LUNCH S E O T S News Call for available weekend hours, 414-329-4101 For Your Info… SEOTS Mission… Regular Events… Oneida Singers Housing Information Our mission is to provide for the well-being of On=yote÷a=ka in southeastern Wisconsin; preserving Date: Mondays, September 1, If you have any questions our culture and environment for the next seven generations. regarding housing in Oneida, 18, 15, 22 & 29 please give the Housing The Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services (SEOTS) staff is here to serve you! Check your Kalihwisaks for SEOTS News Time: 6:30pm Authority a call. Call 1-800- once a month for a listing of events. The office is located at: 6820 W. Wedgewood Drive. Phone: (414) 329-4101 Place: SEOTS - Contact per- 236-2214 and ask for the son John House (414) 443- Housing Authority and ask to 0301 speak with Lisa Vega or Julie Veterans Walk-in with Cornelius. Summer Fun and Summer Work Rodney Pearsall - Benefits FYI - Sweat Lodge Submitted by Deb wish Devin and Benno a great medication orders were very busy planning, Specialist Women’s Sweat Lodge in Ushakow future! • Phone intake for staff over a organizing, packing, checking Date: Thursday, September the community is held weekly SEOTS 3 month period averaged out blueprints and working 4rd by a community member. For We had a busy and great What’s been happen- 1586 calls. One month low- with movers. Not only were Time: 10:00 - 1:00pm information call 383-7072 summer at SEOTS this year! ing at SEOTS over the est at 966 calls with the the staff busy with the move Veteran’s contact person for and ask for Dona. Our office was privileged to summer? highest of 2296 calls. That but the daily work and pro- Color Guard - Leon House Information around the city have two very hard workers included script orders, com- grams had to continue in the 211 Impact - Simply call 211 • We had two great teens (414) 543-1622 for the summer. Oneida munity support, education, community. In the end our for help with life/food/shel- Devin Ninham and Benno Circle of Healing Group offered a youth workers pro- enrollment, notary, housing, efforts were rewarded with a ter/health/crisis intervention, Salzman complete various Information gram and we took advantage medical information, com- larger office and a new begin- etc. jobs assigned to them and Please Call Rodney Pearsall of that with open arms. We puter education and job ning. Pow Wow AA Group - All they taught us new music! for registration, information, were gifted with two fine search. The community is amazed Welcome - Thursday’s - • Staff has worked daily to young men Benno and Devin. • Walk-ins averaged over a 3 at the amount of space we and time of meeting 8:00pm, 1st Baptist Church, get the office in shape Since we just moved to our month period 330 per month have for programming, meet- Rodney Pearsall - Milwaukee 1576 So. 78th • Kids Klub was attended site there was much to be with the lowest at 209, and ings, classes and social gath- Vets Center - 414-536-1301 Gerald L. Ignace Indian with 18 youth, teaching cul- done. We put them to work the highest at 456 visits. erings. Visioning sessions Meeting will be held at Health Center: 414-383- tural history, making corn each and everyday. Various with the community have SEOTS 9526 husk dolls, going swimming duties included painting, SEOTS THANK YOU TO already begun, and things are Computer Lab Milwaukee Indian and mini-golf. spackling, setting up shelves, becoming a reality. The com- Open Daily for use (unless Manpower at Spotted Eagle • We had our yearly SEOTS ALL THAT MADE OUR cleaning, unpacking boxes, munity has been very helpful High School 414-342-0706 picnic at the Wehr Nature DREAM COME TRUE! reserved for class) hanging bulletin boards, orga- by volunteering their time and Domestic Violence - center with a Scavenger SEOTS office moved to nizing office equipment and efforts in the past few months. Milwaukee Women’s Center: Hunt 68th and Morgan and the SEOTS Advisory Board stocking inventory. At elec- We appreciate all your help 414-272-5132 • The Pink Shawl Ladies had SEOTS staff, board members Meeting tion time Devin and Benno set and new ideas that you may Domestic Violence Task monthly meetings at Seots, and staff members from Date: Tuesday, September 9 up the room where it was to have to make SEOTS an Force Contact Person - planning for Indian Oneida, were a big part of & 23 be held and painted signs for enjoyable community center. Bagwajikwe Madosh 345- Summer, Koman cancer helping this dream become a Time: 6:00pm the election. If you called and Thank you to all that have 8688 walk and making moc- reality. It was a lot of team heard a male’s voice it was been a part of seeing a dream Van Trip Indian Council for the casins. work, including going above either one of the teens come true! Date: Wednesday, September Elderly Meals on Monday • The Oneida Singers practice and beyond to make the move answering the phones and 17 and Friday -11:30am, 631 N. weekly and have been trav- a success. The staff (Anne, taking messages. We felt it Time: Departs SEOTS at 8am 19th St. at Redeemer eling to Oneida practicing Carmen, Deb and Sharon) was important for them to and returns by 6:00pm Lutheran Church - First for an event happening out learn phone etiquette, com- Med Pick-up Friday of the month at 5pm. East this fall munication skill, file, take Dates: Wednesday, Phone # 414-934-8096 • Presentations this month messages and enter data on Indian Community School about the SEOTS Agency September 3, 10, 17 & 24th the computer. 414-345-3060 for referral and information MUST BE CALLED IN the Not only did we have them American Indian Council was at the Fire Departments Friday BEFORE the work hard, but we had fun! on Alcoholism 414-671-2200. training facility and one for Wednesday Pick-up. Music is something we all Health Care Watch. Events are open to all like, and we took turns listen- • Staff helped volunteers pre- Oneida’s wherever you may ing to each others music! pare for the Candidate live! Country, rock, hip hop and Forum Computers rap! We all learned a little bit • Staff make approximately 6 Photo courtesy of Deb Ushakow about each other. trips per month for medica- Devin Ninham and Available Benno and Devin were tion, van trips, meetings and Benno Salzman painted helpful, eager to learn and fun GTC meetings. Some of letters on the windows At the to work with. We hope that these trips include taking outside the SEOTS they will be able to use some tribal members for doctor offices. They also com- SEOTS office of the skills they learned for appointments, GTC meet- pleted various jobs the future. The staff enjoyed ings, visiting relatives, fun assigned to them such daily. their company and it was a trips and various other pleasure to be able to have as helping the staff move SEOTS outings. (The total into the new location at Call for details two wonderful young men of trips can vary each work and be a part of the staff month) 6820 W. Wedgewood 414-384-7740 at the Southeastern Oneida • Intake for medication for Drive, and they taught us Tribal Services office. We one month averages 650 new music!

Please Park in the front and is a rare opportunity to learn Drive in Milwaukee. inform you of any changes Place: SEOTS, 6811 W. enter on 6811 W. Morgan how important your influence and or short notices for meet- Morgan and role modeling is on your Pink Shawl at Indian ings and classes etc. Please come to the front of Oneida Health Center children. Meals will be pro- Summer Please call SEOTS at 414- the building, enter at the Focus… Information: Session #1 vided and incentives are The Wisconsin Pink Shawl 329-4101 west door The Oneida Health Center offered! Initiative will be at Indian representatives will be here Place: Gerald Ignace Indian Summer this year again. Cultural Heritage Language Class for two days to answer ques- Health Center, 1711 S. 11th They will have an information Randy Cornelius will begin Please call for an update on tions and to cover information Street table and be a part of the the fall discussing the Harvest the starting language class regarding health services Dates: Saturdays from Grand Entry at 1:00pm and Ceremony, which is a tradi- 414-329-4101 available to the community. September to October 25th 7:00pm on Saturday. tion that is still carried on They will cover services that Time: 10am - 2pm The Blessing will be at today. Randy will be dis- New Procedure Calendar include eye-care, dental, dia- Please contact the SEOTS 12:00pm on Saturday at the cussing many different tradi- Dispensing Medications at betic information, Senior office at (414) 329-4101 to Oneida Village that is near the tional topics through out the SEOTS Care sign up and Medicare D. register or the facilitator at 1- center of the grounds near the year. Mark your calendar and Please note: Beginning Special Events If you have any questions that 888-490-2457 and ask the entrance. plan to attend all cultural September 11, 2008 persons you would like answered, receptionist to transfer you to Bring your shawls and if pos- classes on the 3rd Thursday coming to SEOTS to pick up September please stop in.. Harold Hampton sible wear a skirt (preferably of each month. medications - ON THURS- Place: SEOTS - Front of the dark) for the Grand Entries Date: Thursday, September DAYS ONLY - will enter the 2008 building at 6811 W. Morgan Please donate any clothes 18th building through the front Date: Thursday, September for Village Green at Looking for volunteers for Time: 6:00pm entrance located at 6811 W. 25th Indian Summer Indian Summer for Place: SEOTS, 6811 W. Check out the Web Site Morgan Avenue. This accom- Time: 10am - 4:30pm The SEOTS office is a drop- SEOTS and Pink Shawl Morgan www.oneidanation.org modation is being made due select news and click on Session #2 off site for the Oneida Table Please come to the front of The Oneida Health Center Clothing Exchange coordinat- Please give us a call to volun- the building, enter at the to limited parking at the rear Southeastern Oneida of the building. Tribal Services will also be visiting the meal ed by Diane Jordan. All teer at 414-329-4101. west door site. donated articles of clothing Next MARIN Meeting Tribal members will enter at 6811 W. Morgan, follow sig- SEOTS Visioning Session Place: Redeemer Lutheran will be assembled in the Date: Wednesday, September Craft Class nage to the Bird Room and a Come to SEOTS for an Church, 631 North 19th, Village Green, a new environ- 24th Craft class will begin making update on Visioning Sessions Mealsite is in the rear of the mental area being launched at Time: 12:00pm dream catchers for the month staff person will assist you. held in 2008. The SEOTS church off of the parking lot. Indian Summer Festival this Place: SEOTS Office, 6811 of September. Each class will All other business will be Board will be here to give you Date: Friday, September 26th year. All items will be avail- W. Morgan Avenue - Front make a dream catcher. You conducted at the main office. an update and be here for Time: 11:00am able for exchange at Indian Entrance will not have to attend all If you have questions, please your questions, answers and Summer or will be re-distrib- Potluck and bring any infor- classes. Come and enjoy a call 414-329-4101. suggestions. Please attend as Oneida Nation Active uted to needy people on vari- mation to share fun evening with creativity. it will be informative! Fathers Program ous Native reservations. This project can be completed Interested in a New Date: Tuesday, September A six-week program bringing Please donate to this worthy Contact List for SEOTS by children 8 years of age and Career? How about 23rd Native fathers of all ages cause. You can deliver donat- SEOTS Board would like the up. Plumbing? Where: SEOTS Office in the together to share experiences ed clothing from now until community to sign up on a Date: Thursday, September Call Oneida Tribal Member front, on Morgan Avenue and stories about fatherhood September 4th to the SEOTS contact mailing list. This 11, 18 & 25th Mike House - 414- 359-1310 Time: 6:00 pm will meet in September. This office at 6820 W. Wedgewood would help the office to Time: 6:00pm or 1-888-248-3392 August 28, 2008 Section Two

College Students, Supervisors gather for picnic as Summer Internship nears completion

he sees the potential for the STUDENT DEPARTMENT By Yvonne Kaquatosh program, adding that he had Melissa Alvarado Planning Kalihwisaks the education but no experi- Keshia Belisle Language House An end of summer picnic ence. “You are the emphasis Kayla Christjohn Higher Ed was held for college interns for future planning,” was his Kyle Cornelius Environmental and their supervisors on closing message to the Travis Cottrell Kaliwisaks Thursday, August 14th. interns. Apache Danforth Communication Brian Doxtator, coordina- Tahassi Hill, Melinda Cecilia Danforth Health Center tor of the internship program, Danforth, Patti Hoeft and for- Gerald Decoteau Behavioral Health expressed gratitude to the mer BC Treasurer, Mercie Jamie Doud Health Center supervisors who took on the Danforth were also in atten- Schuyler Doxtator Hard Count task to hire an intern this sum- dance at the picnic. James Gollnick Legislative Affairs mer. A number of supervisors Leia Gray Gaming According to Doxtator, were also on hand to express Jennifer Hargrove Backgrounds there were 48 interns hired appreciation for the opportu- Melissa Heckner Library through the HR Department – nity to have an intern within Jasmine House Language House staying in contrast to last their organizations. Jeffrey Jentz Conservation years figures. The intern program which Tracy King Oneida Health Center Barb Kolitsch, Interim HR was started in FY 2005, was Joel Kohlwey M.I.S. Director for Geraldine initiated due to the growing Jerrel Kurowski O.N.S.S./Recreation Danforth, expressed the pro- concern from applicants who Paulette Leschig O.B.C. grams purpose was to met the educational require- Cassondra Martinez C.E.C. increase/improve Oneida ments of the job description, Jason Martinez Civic Center members lives and the but did not meet the years of Delilah McKinney Land Management “chance to get their foot in the work experience. Elijah Metoxen Fitness Center door for getting a job.” “We Gabrielle Metoxen Arts Program want our tribal members to be “The intern program's main Iris Metoxen O.B.C. employable,” added Kolitsch. intent is to provide work Rhiannon Metoxen Surveillance experience relative to a col- Kimberly Ninham H.R.D. Brandon Stevens, a former lege student's degree, so that Eliza Pelky Museum college intern who is now an Oneidas are marketable and Tenielle Richardson Law Office elected official, shared his competitive within their Isiah Skenandore DPW – Facilities experience with those in respective degrees,” said Kyle Skenandore Planning attendance, saying, “Just Doxtator. Isiah Smith G.L.I.S. Kali photo /Yvonne Kaquatosh knowing the importance of At right is a list of the Mike Skolaski DPW – Facilities As an alumni of the program, Brandon Stevens, the program first hand, I majority of participating stu- Deke Suri Emergency Management shared his experience and the importance of the encourage you (students) to dents for the 2008 Summer Louis Williams Jr. Cultural/Heritage program adding that he “see’s potential for the pro- continue.” Stevens said that Internship program. Sarah Wunderlich Indian Preference gram” and encouraged the students to continue with Daniel Zayas Tsyunhekwa the internships offered by the Oneida Tribe. Stevens is a newly elected Oneida Business Committee member.

Kali photo / Yvonne Kaquatosh Above left, Leah Stroobants, along with the DOLM Supervisor displays her certificate of Appreciation. Stroobants is a double major at UWGB, in the area of Business with emphasis in Marketing.

Kali photos / Yvonne Kaquatosh Jasmine House files through the line shaking the hands of HRD personnel which included Brian Doxtator, Summer Internship Program Coordinator and Barb Kolitsch, Interim HRD Director. At left, future leaders of the Oneida Tribe look on. 2B (T#ken) August 28, 2008 Kalihwisaks Environmental Growing season ends, harvest to begin Agricultural education By Steven J. Gandy didn't have to purchase any Kalihwisaks additional. If we keep con- focus of Growing Green The drought that blasted suming the corn at the rate we the growing season in the have been, we may need to summer of 2007 led to a less- plant more in the near future,” than-bumper crop for area Skenandore said. growers. All that has changed This year’s growing season this year though according to has been very helpful and will Ted Skenandore, title here of be producing more corn Tsyunhehkwa who believes which will need to all be har- this year’s crop of white corn vested by hand. may be the best the farm has “I’m thinking the corn is a ever yielded. good 10 – 12 feet tall this “This year we have a real year. It’s nothing special that nice stand of corn, I think. I we did. We fertilized it at the would say probably the best three leaf stage, but this year ever.” we had cooperation from the Kali file photo With the growing season weather,” Skenandore stated. White corn harvest 2007 rapidly coming to an end, Skenandore credits the stations. First with be the dates are from September 27 there will be a large demand good growing season to an actual picking of the corn, the through October 3, for community help to harvest abundance of rain early in the second is the shucking of the Skenandore reminds people this year’s entire crop. season. corn to three leaves and then that the harvest will last much To compound the “prob- “Usually there’s a drought the braiding and hanging of longer. lem,” Tsyunhehkwa also has around July or something and the corn. “Even though we only hold two additional acres of white this year we didn’t get any of Don’t think its all work, it for one week, the guys are corn to harvest compared to that until August.” though. still going to be out in the years past. Community members, “It’s not just all work. We fields after that and we defi- The planting of the addi- again, will have the opportu- sit under the tent and husk it antly invite anyone to come tional two acres of corn dur- nity to lend a helping hand at and share stories and humor. along and help out. It’s going ing a good growing season Tsyunhehkwa’s annual It’s actually a lot of fun,” to take probably take another Kali Photo/Steven J. Gandy could be hailed as great tim- Harvest and Husking Bee Skenandore said. month to get the corn off the The Oneida Nation Farm in conjunction with ing and foresight on the part scheduled to take place Food will be available daily field,” Skenandore noted. AgVentures to present the Growing Green of the Tsyunhehkwa staff, September 27 through for the volunteers as a ‘thank Tsyunhehkwa will also be Experience. however, Skenandore admits October 3. you’ from the Tsyunhehkwa sponsoring other workshops Two days of activities included presentations on it was just a matter of supply “We really have to try to staff for their help in the har- throughout the rest of the and demand. get the community members Friday and Saturday August 22 & 23. Friday’s vesting. year. They will be at Indian presentation focused on the agricultural commu- “It was coincidental that it involved; have them coming Harvesting the eight acres Summerfest in Milwaukee just happened to be a good out here. For our whole tribe of corn by hand can be a and will be holding an apple nity. Information was provided on the value of corn growing year. But during this corn is our tradition, so daunting task and the staff at workshop on October 26 at manure, using stabilized fertilizers and farming’s my research I learned that anybody that’s interested in Tsyunhehkwa knows that the the cannery. In addition, they impact on the environment. (Tsyunhehkwa has) been buy- eating the corn should come communities help is impera- will also be holding a white Saturday’s activities focused on the general pub- ing about 30 bushel per year. on out and give us a hand and tive to a successful harvest. corn workshop on November lic. Family activities relating to plant and crop According to my math we help us harvest it,” “We couldn’t do it alone; 6, also at the cannery. nutrients, the origins of our food supply and the grow about 15 bushel per Skenandore said. we really appreciate every- For additional information innovative equipment used in today’s agricultural acre; that is why we planted The Harvest and Husking body’s help.” about upcoming society. two additional acres, so we Bee will consist of three basic Even though the official Tsyunhehkwa events call There was also a large corn maze available for (920)689-2718. families and guests to make their way through. Are you, a friend or relative in need of Vocational Rehabilitation Services? If you reside in the Milwaukee area please contact the G.L.I.T.C. (Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council). G.L.I.T.C. in coordination with the State of Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), has developed a program specifically geared towards Native Americans living with disabilities. It is designed to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain, maintain or improve employment. If you live in Milwaukee County and are interested in more information about this program, please feel free to call Lynette Paull (414) 389-6451 or Oralann Caldwell (414) 389-6454.

SAVE TIME & PRE-REGISTER – 2008 RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC Complete & return to: Ridgeview Plaza • Attn: Environmental Health Tech 3759 W. Mason St. Suite 5 • Green Bay, WI 54155 Pet Owner Name: ______You may attach additional paper for more pets Address:______Your vaccination certificate will be ready for you ______Wednesday, Sept 17 or Saturday, Sept 20. Phone: ______Tribal ID#: ______Thank you! Pet 1 Name: ______Please contact Steph Please Circle: Dog Cat Mineau, 920-496-5340 if Male Female you have any questions Spayed/Neutered or concerns. Hours of Operation: Breed (i.e. Lab): ______Sept 17, 4-6:30 pm & Sept Color:______Age: ______20, 10 am-Noon Kalihwisaks August 28 , 2008 (Áhs^) 3B EducaEducationtion Youth Enrichment Services Program Mission Statement GB chancellor committee We assist in the advance- Gaming Operations and par- • Conduct annual F.I.N.D. • Weapons - ice picks, knives • Attend parent committee ment of educational, cultural, tially funded by the Johnson Youth survey • Bomb threats meetings. seeks opinions and social development of O’Malley Program • Provide incentives to reward • Sexual activity from neck- • Volunteer to assist YES American Indian students in YES statistics assist in youth for achievements ing to intercourse and preg- staff. GREEN BAY -- The search the Oneida Community and obtaining grant funding for nancy and screen committee for a surrounding school districts special projects. YES Youth Advocates • Eating disorders Incentives new chancellor at the The 2008 academic year is Staff, parents and students Who are Youth Advocates? • Homeless youth The YES Program recog- University of Wisconsin- about to begin for the Youth raise funds for special activi- Professional individuals • Incarcerated youth nizes the importance of moti- Green Bay will hold a series Enrichment Services (YES) ties, incentives, supplies, hired by the Oneida Tribe to • Suspension in and out of vating students to perform to of open forums to get input Program. This article is to camp fees, etc. ensure the civil rights of school the best of their abilities. from campus and community introduce the Oneida mem- American Indian youth are • Truancy-skipping, deten- An incentive program is members before beginning its bership to our services and Y.E.S Program Provides not being violated tion, expulsions designed to motivate academ- search. The committee seeks share our flow chart with you. • Academic Assistance Advocates are required to ic success & encourage posi- input from all members of the The YES Program started • Youth & Family Advocacy have a higher education Advocates Make Referrals tive behaviors campus and community out as the Johnson O’Malley to protect student rights degree. YES Advocates hold to Tribal and non-Tribal regarding essential qualities (JOM) Program, a federal • Financial Assistance for Associates to Masters service agencies on behalf of Wrap up of the next chancellor. program put in place to meet School Fees & School Degrees. our youth. Historically, American A tribal forum will held at the unique needs of American Supplies Advocates have at least 2 YES Enrichment Specialist Indian Children have been in the College of Menominee Indian Children. This is not • Facilitate prevention/inter- years of experience working a position where their identity Green Bay Campus located at to be confused with Special vention Youth Groups with with youth in an academic Who are YES Specialists? has been jeopardized by the 2733 S. Ridge Road on Needs. other Tribal programs setting. The YES Specialists are loss of language and culture. Wednesday, September 3 YES goals as assigned in ‘05 • A pilot Mentorship project Individuals with knowl- required to have a Bachelor Studies show that these two from 11:00 to 1:00. We will • Raise the grade point aver- at Seymour Middle School edge about the Oneida people Degree or higher in Education elements are crucial to acade- provide a light lunch. ages of students • U.N.I.T.Y (Leadership or a background in American or closely related field to mic success. Although they The search committee • Raise the number of gradu- Development) Indian Studies are preferred. serve middle and high School are not the primary focus of wants to listen to and learn ates • Information clearing house Students. YES, these elements are vital from Native people, to better • Lower the drop out rate for youth opportunities What do Youth Advocates Specialists must have a parts of our training sessions understand what stakeholders Functions Sponsored by do? teaching license or substitute to assist our youth in becom- want in the next chancellor, ‘07-’08 YES student count YES Program • Ensure all required credits teaching license in order to ing academically successful and also to identify key • Freedom - School supplies • Pre-College Information for graduation are complet- work with youth YES continues to monitor strengths of UW-Green Bay and fees only 65 ed the current educational to present to prospective can- • Green Bay - Southwest • Summer Opportunity • Monitor academic profiles What Do Enrichment advancement of our youth. didates. We hope that you will quadrant 272 Information of youth Specialists Do? Many people ask how come and provide us with • Pulaski - School supplies • High School Graduation • Monitor student outcomes • Conduct individual youth learning the language and the opinions and thoughts about and fees only 45 Banquet • Monitor youth involvement assessments by reviewing culture will help our youth get the chancellor position. We • Seymour 273 • Academic Field Trips • Career exploration report cards, MAP and along in the world. Many also want to respond to any • West DePere 234 • Resource & Referral • Advocate for student civil WKCE scores. studies have shown that the questions that anyone may Total 889 Services - Link families rights • Provide individual skill more young people know have regarding the search with community services. • Provide academic enrich- development their roots the more they process. Dr. Denise Who can get help from • Networking (schools-fami- ment opportunities like col- • Proctor necessary assess- advance in the educational Scheberle chairs the 21-mem- YES? lies-community) lege visits ments system. ber search committee, made Following JOM guidelines • Parent activities • Mentor Youth • Re-teach lessons The language and culture up of UW-Green Bay faculty, American Indian youth who • Academic Assistance • Intervention and referrals - • Meet with Teachers are vital to Oneida in order to academic staff, administra- are K-12 students attending a • Career Exploration Network students & fami- • Assist youth in asking exist as a Nation. These are 2 tors, students, and community public school in the YES ser- • Leadership development lies with community support teachers for help. components looked at when members. Dr. Rosemary vice area, and... • Fundraising for extra curric- programs • Provide home work help recognizing Indigenous Christensen, Obijwe, is also a Are a quarter (?) degree ular activities, class fees, ¨• Initiate mediation between nations. Many are losing their member of the search com- Indian blood or... supplies and academic field school & families How are Students Selected status because they do not mittee. This will be a great Enrolled members of a trips. • Facilitate youth prevention/ for YES services? possess either. opportunity to have our voice Federally Recognized Tribe intervention groups with A completed application is considered in this important and has a completed YES Advocates and Specialists internal and external service on file, including parent per- Y E S Administrative Staff matter. Application on file • Introduce, support and rein- agencies mission Anita Barber-YES Director force Oneida culture Students sign in or staff Bachelor of Arts-St. Norbert New track Funding Sources through various cultural Advocates help guide youth accepts referrals from College The YES Program is pri- activies to assistance in overcoming Parents, School Personnel, Education Major, Social for MISD marily funded through rev- • Are considered Indian a variety of personal, family and/or Youth Advocate Studies/Oneida Language and enues from the Oneida Education Specialists in the and community issues Note: Students cannot Culture Minor (Keshena, WI) – August 12, public schools including but not limited to: receive services without a Master of Science-Marian 2008 – The Menominee High • Improve all areas of growth • Domestic Violence and/or completed YES application. College of Fond du Lac School Outdoor Track and development through Assault - physical, sexual, Arrangements made with Organizational Leadership Dedication Program will take skill building activities mental teacher during class time with and Quality place on Saturday, August 16, ONEIDA • Provide continuous service • Students harassing one parental approval Phone 920-869-4381 2008 during the Menominee during the academic year another - physically, verbal- Students will continue Jo Ann Ninham-YES Relay for Diabetes at the Higher • Provide opportunities for ly, through cyber messages, based upon their commitment Assistant Director Menominee High School in homework help and negative text messages to self-improvement. Bachelor of Arts – UW Keshena. The track dedication Education • Provide resources for school • ATODA - dealing, drunk Milwaukee program will begin at 10:00 Located in the staff students, huffing, overdose Parents! American Indian Studies a.m., with the relay running from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Norbert Hill • Work with individuals and of prescription drugs, shar- Y.E.S. is for you too Major in small groups ing prescription drugs with How Are Parents Involved? Master in Liberal Studies – The program will feature com- Center • Provide before and after others • Read progress reports. UW Milwaukee ments from a number of area Call school enrichment activities • Suicide - attempts, threats Complete surveys. American Studies Emphasis leaders and officials. • Have access to school data- • Self mutilation - cutting, • Encourage students to seek Phone 920-869-4345 The new outdoor track will 800-236-2214 bases to track homework, burning, self inflicted Y.E.S. Staff for assistance. Tina Cottrell –YES not only be used by students or 920-869-4333 attendance, etc. for eligible tatoos, scarring • Ask questions. Administrative Assistant but will also be available for youth – Maintain a tracking • Fighting on buses, in school, • Assist with fund raising Phone 920-869-4331 the community to use on system on youth participants on school property activities. Toll Free 1-800-236-2214 evenings and weekends. The Menominee Diabetes Relay is one of many events that will be held at the new outdoor track, and there is even discussion about the police department possibly doing some training there. “We are excited to offer the use of the new track to organi- zations like the American Diabetes Association and our fellow community members,” said Wendell Waukau, MISD Superintendent. “We are look- ing forward to the numerous events and opportunities this track will bring to our students as well as the community.” The Track Dedication Program and Relay event will be part of a national video shoot by the American Diabetes Association as part of its Native Initiatives Campaign. Currently, 26% of the adult Menominee popula- tion has diabetes or pre-dia- betes, with more than 30 newly diagnosed cases at the Tribal Clinic in 2007. Knowing that physical activity can prevent and reduce complications of diabetes, the clinic organized this relay to create awareness of Diabetes treatment and pre- vention. 4B (Kay#) August 28, 2008 Kalihwisaks Good News

16 th Zach Skenandore Happy Belated 4th Birthday Jazmin Elise Rosemary Aaron Oneida Archers If you have a birth announce- Shooting with the big For bringing home gold - ment, please send it to the For bringing the gold in White boys and bringing home Jaz, silver - Oscar, and Kalihwisaks Newspaper, PO archery Box 365, Oneida WI 54155 or the bronze. bronze - Aaron call Yvonne Kaquatosh at (920) 869-4280 for more information. There is NO CHARGE for birth announce- ments. However, if you would like to include a photo, please send a SASE with your sub- mission. Please include baby’s full (first, middle & last) name, parents (first & last), d.o.b., weight (lbs. & oz.), length, grandparents (maternal/pater- From Shad, Cheryl,Tanya nal), siblings (names only). Love always, and Family Also, if the baby was given an Mom, Dad and Daquota Indian name, please include the correct spelling and mean- Love Mom, Dad, Gavin, ing. Please include phone Josalyn, NaNa, PaPa, old number where you can be Grandma, Grandma th reached during the day! Sandi, Grandpa Jerry and 13 Family Gracie Love Mom, Gma, Shad and Jairica Christjohn Love Shad, Cheryl,Tanya Mabel Family on September 1st! Neurenberg and Family "My beautiful baby, you are growing up so fast" Gracie Mabel Neurenberg, newborn daughter to Kristin and Happy belated 1st birth- Jason Neurenberg, was born Happy Birthday day to Shaun Annette on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 Thomas(birthday was on Happy Birthday at 2:03 pm at St. Vincent to Ron House, the best to my Wonderful Godfather ever. 8/8/08)! Hospital in Green Bay. She Love, Husband, weighed 7lbs 2oz and mea- Ron House sured 19 1/2 inches long. on August 29th Proud maternal grandpar- ents are Jerry and Tricia Jorgenson. Proud paternal grandparents are Robert and Brenda Neurenberg and Lynn Johnston. Gracie was named after her Great-great Love, Mom, JaNace, Jacinda grandmother Mabel Humphreys, and she has two siblings Brandon and Jenna. Happy 3rd birthday Kalihwisaks Stevi Rose August 29th Vernon NEXT DEADLINE Wednesday Ventura- I love you, Mama, Daddy, Steven is… Cornelius your Beat Boxin, and brother Trent September 3, 2008 Stevi Rose @ 4:30 P.M. Kung Fu, Cheerleader, Have a wonderful day, Ventura- Princess, with a Cornelius was We love you lots. born to proud Hailey Wife Candy, Mother in PUBLISH DATE parents Happy belated 9th birth- law Mary, of…Thursday, Morningstar Cornelius and day Gavriella Van Boxtel and the whole Jourdan September 11, 2008 Steve Ventura, Jr. on July 23 (birthday was on Clan. Questions, please call: at Aurora Bay Care Medical 8/25/08)! Center. Stevi weighed 7 lbs. 920-869-4277, 4279, 11 oz. and was 22 inches Melissa A. Hill on com- 4280 or 4090 long. pleting Army Boot Camp or email us at: The maternal grandparents at Fort Joachim S.C. on [email protected] \Happy Birthday August are Beatrice Skenandore and July 3, 2008 We love you mom, dad, Wendel Cornelius, Jr. The 24th Shelly Stevens Shakira,Anastasia, paternal grandparent is the Hailey Coleman, Kelly, Natasha late Steve Ventura, Sr. Stevi has three brothers; Thomas, Jr., Jeremy, and Anthony. Reminder from the Enrollment Department regarding...

Check out the 2008 Membership Payment Love, • Oneida members enrolled before February 28, 2008 and age 18 before Kalihwisaks Auntie Christina, Uncle September 1, 2008 are eligible. Eligible minors will have their payment placed Love you Diane, Chief Shane,Trent and in a Trust Account. baby Shaun Corn-Jim Hebb, • FY-2008 Membership Payment Forms were mailed on May 16, 2008 to Grandparents, Harvey, Pat each eligible tribal member who had an address on file. Skenandore and the late on the Intranet! Elda Swamp. • It is the responsibility of each tribal member to submit a completed/notarized payment form to the Oneida Enrollment Department by the deadline identified EACH PAYMENT YEAR. Holy Apostles Church Presents... • Please contact the Oneida Enrollment Department for any check address, income tax withholding request or name change. Church Picnic at Parish Hall • No photocopied, faxed, or emailed forms will be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS. st Sunday - August 31 • Do not use pencil or white out. Do not alter or change any information (i.e. 11 A.M.- 4 P.M. Music writing over, scribbling out). Your form will not be accepted! Oneida Parish Hall After forms are accepted and processed, a postcard receipt will be mailed to the CHECK (Take 172 West to Freedom Rd., take left, 1 block down on your left) address indicated on the payment form. Postcard receipts will be mailed every two weeks. Please allow time for delivery. If you have submitted a payment form and do not • Games receive a yellow postcard receipt at the check address indicated on the payment form, contact the Oneida Enrollment Department at: (800) 571-9902 or (920) 869-6200. • Raffle of (1) Radisson Hotel - Casino Package gift certificate (Includes: 1 night stay fo r2, w/breakfast buffet for 2 and 2 $10 casino certificates) Important Dates: • Booyah & Other foods Deadline to submit forms...Close of Business on Tuesday, (Adults: $5/plate & Kids (age 3–10): $3/plate) September 2, 2008 Address… Oneida Enrollment Department 210 Elm St. • Games • Bake Sale P.O. Box 365 • Themed Basket Raffle Oneida, WI 54155 For more information, contact Abby Webster at Checks mailed on...Tuesday, September 30, 2008 [email protected] Please allow time for delivery! Kalihwisaks August 28, 2008 (Wisk) 5B To place a Oneida’s classified, call the Kalihwisaks Best 1-800-236-2214 Marketplace!!

Commission Committee Committee Notice of Availability Legal Notice Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Anna John Nursing Home of Combined Notice of Oneida Police Police Commission. 1. Honorable Service Oneida, Wisconsin... Probate Commission: – Must submit to drug testing a) A person who has been ...will provide care from October 1, 2008 to September 30, Notice is hereby given that One (1) Vacancy prior to appointment and on inducted into or volun- 2009 for uncompensated services to all eligible persons pursuant to Oneida Real Qualifications: an annual basis tarily entered into active unable to pay who request those services. Requests may be Property Law and the Probate Shall serve a five (5) year – Must not be an employee of duty in one of the ser- made through the Finance Coordinator, Social Services, or of Non-Trust Estates term; Must be a member of the Oneida Police vices branches and who Administrator’s office. All services of the facility will be Standard Operation the Oneida Tribe; Must be 25 Department did no received a dis- available as uncompensated services. Eligibility for uncom- Procedure, SOP NO. 67.1.2- years of age or older; Must – Shall attend applicable charge from active duty pensated services will be limited to the person whose family 9, testimony will be taken and submit to a complete back- training with that branch due to income is not more than the Category C of the current pover- evidences received for the grounds investigation. – Must be a person of known “less than honorable ty income guidelines established by the Department of Health purpose of administering the The following would pro- good standing in the com- conditions.: and Human Services. This notice is published in accordance following estates: hibit any person from serving munity b) Active duty is having with 42 CFR 124.504 Notice of Availability of Place: the Conference Room on the Oneida Police served 181 days or Uncompensated Services. Anna John Nursing Home will at the Division of Land Commission: (1) A felony Oneida Pow Wow more continuous duty make a written conditional or final determination of your eli- Management, 470 Airport conviction in the State of Committee: unless discharged early gibility for uncompensated services with in 10 working days, Road, Oneida, WI 54115. Wisconsin or any conviction One (1) Vacancy for a service-related but no later than 2 days after admission following pre-service When: or a crime in another state that Qualifications: disability. request; or by the end of the first billing cycle following a Thursday, would be considered a felony Shall serve a three (3) year c) Served as a member of post-service request. We invite interested parties to comment September 18, 2008 conviction if the offense and term. the selected Reserve on this allocation plan. Case Number: adjudication occurred in the Must be required to perform and who has completed 2008-lcp-0002 Stated of Wisconsin. (2) A the supervisory duties in at least six years in the Decedent’s Name: felony arrest which results in regard to the Pow Wow. Reserves or National United States Department of the Interior Guard or who has dis- BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Marie Scott a misdemeanor conviction Date of Death: due to a plea arrangement. (3) Oneida Nation Veterans charged early because Midwest Regional Office Affair Committee: or a service connected Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building November 10, 2007 A conviction of any ordinance Time of Hearing: 1:30 PM violation that could bring dis- Three (3) Vacancies disability. One Federal Drive, Room 550 Qualifications: 2. Shall be a citizen in good Ft. Snelling, Minnesota 55111 All Persons having an interest credit to the Commission. (4) in an estate, including credi- Any Pardon issued by the Must be a member of the standing Oneida Tribe or the governor Oneida Tribe of Indians of 3. Shall serve full terms of IN REPLY REFER TO: tors, are notified to be present of any State, for an offense Wisconsin who has served office. Envrionmental Serivces in person or by attorney and furnish such evidence as they specified in section 1-4, (c3A- honorably on active Deadline date for receipt of NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY may desire. C) shall not deem a person as duty in the Armed Forces of applications is If necessary, the hearing may “exonerated” for the purposes the United States of America. September 15, 2008. ACTION: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is publish- of membership on the Oneida ing a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for an be continued to another place Environmental Assessment regarding the proposed transfer and time. Failure to appear may result of approximately 132 acres of Oneida Tribe of Indians of Recka & Joannes Attys in loss of any rights claimed. Wisconsin Fee Land to Federal Trust Status for non-gaming DIVORCE purposes. This land is known as the Former W. & E. The names and addresses of For Sale Guntlisbergen Property. These parcels are a part of Sections all known presumptive heirs, FOR WOMEN 4, 8 and 9, Township 23 North, Range 19 East, Town of beneficiaries, will witnesses, David Pietrek, Atty. Cherry wood Desk w/Hutch Howard 434-2777 Oneida, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Outagamie County Claimants and other interest- Standard-sized Cherry wood desk Tax Parcels that cover this Acquisition are 170216600, ed parties may be found on w/hutch, attached roll-out keyboard 170215700, 170215600, 170215400, 170147900 and the Individual Notice of space. Has tempered glass on desk top 170147800. Planned activities include the development of a Hearings or from the Division Call and on hutch. Also, comes with sepa- subdivision containing Single Family Residence and Possibly of Land Management. rate cherry wood unit on wheels for Dated August 18, 2008. 920.869.4280 Multi-Family living units (such as a duplex) and an associat- harddrive. Less than 4 years old. Desk ed storm water drainage system, utilities, residential roads Tina L. Figueroa For All Your Land Title and Trust measures (30” deep x 48” long, 12” and other related housing infrastructure to connect with local deep) services as needed. Based on the EA it has been determined Specialist/Probate. Advertising Needs! that the action will not result in significant impacts to the $135.00 firm. Call 1.920.562.3309. quality of the human environment; therefore an EIS is not required. 30 DAY COMMENT PERIOD: The Finding of No Significant Impact and the EA are available for review and comment for 30 days (beginning on August 27, 2008), from the date of publication in the Appleton Post Crescent. This FONSI is a finding on environmental effects, not a decision to proceed with an action, therefore cannot be appealed. 25 C.F.R. Part 2.7 requires a 30 day appeal period after the decision to proceed with the action is made before the action may be implemented. Appeal information will be made publicly available when the decision to proceed is made. CONTACT INFORMATION: You may obtain a copy of the EA by mailing or faxing a written request including your name and mailing address to: Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin EA/FONSI c/o Terrance Virden, Regional Director BIA Midwest Region Whipple Federal Building One Federal Drive, Room 550 Ft. Snelling, MN 55111-4007 FAX Number: 612-713-4401 For Sale Recka & Joannes SC 2 Bedroom Mobile Home on Setting up a Business? 2 acres. Cty Y/Plainview Rd. $55,000. Call 920.713.0595. 2149 Velp Ave., Suite 201 MAASS (Chicago Corner) Green Bay, WI 54313 434-2777 store and property. Contact: Paul (920) 819-2800 Recka & Joannes SC KalihwisaksKalihwisaks BANKRUPTCY NEXT DEADLINE With us it is hassle free and easy. is…Wednesday September 3, 2008 2149 Velp Ave., Suite 201 Green Bay, WI 54313 434-2777 @4:30 P.M. with a PUBLISH DATE Have You Been Injured? of… “If the accident was another person’s fault, it does not Thursday matter if you do not have your own insurance.” September 11, 2008 Abogados Atty. Joe Recka Questions, please call: Recka & Joannes SC 435-8159 920-869-4277, 4279, Incluido en la lista de Abogados recomendados por el 4280 or 4090 Consulado Mexicano en Chicago or email us at: Green Bay Howard Appleton [email protected] 435-8159 434-2777 730-0889 6B (Y@=yahk) August 28, 2008 Kalihwisaks Kalihwisaks August 28, 2008 (Tsya=t@k) 7B 2008 North American Indigenous Games held in Cowichan, British Colombia By Dawn Walschinski Team Wisconsin was differ- all corners of the USA and Kalihwisaks ent than playing for Seymour Canada. un, competitive, once High School. “It was really fun because in a lifetime; these are “It was like I was repre- of all the people you meet. the words used by ath- senting a whole state versus a F There’s like amazing people letes and coaches to describe community,” he said. the 2008 Indigenous Games Andrea Kolitsch returned from all around North held in Cowichan, British home with six gold medals America,” said Kolitsch who Colombia August 3-10. from the swimming competi- is swimming for Bay Port Oneida sent 33 youths to tions. High School this year. the games as part of the 192 “It’s really fun; you get the “I wish that we could have members of Team Wisconsin. competition that you usually stayed longer, like played The athletes participated in don’t get around here,” she 14 sports such as track and said. “They were going pretty every single team,” said field, archery, basketball, fast and I had to work really, White who’s a senior at baseball and swimming in really, really hard to beat Southwest High School. three age divisions against them.” The 2008 Indigenous approximately 5000 competi- The final game between Games was limited to 5000 tors from across the USA and the powerhouse Team athletes due to housing con- Canada. According to Scott Washington and underdog Murray who coached the Team Wisconsin Juvenile strictions. The 2011 Juvenile Boys Basketball Boys Basketball teams was Indigenous Games will be team “it’s the Olympics for hailed as one of the high- held in Milwaukee and will Native Americans.” lights of the games. include youth and adult cate- Photos courtesy of Scott Murray Photos clockwise from top left: The Junior Boys Basketball Team proudly Overall, Oneida brought “Team Washington was the gories. Murray is the vice- show off their hard earned gold medals. Team Wisconsin had to overcome the home a lot of gold, silver and team to beat,” said Murray. chair of the Wisconsin bronze as 29 of the 33 ath- Before a packed gymnasi- punishing defense of the Team Washington to win 115-98 in the final Derrick Intertribal Athletic letes won medals. um, Team Wisconsin won a Denny and Brennon White represented Oneida as part of the team. Aaron For many participants, the hard fought game 115-98. Association and expects Lara won bronze, Jazmin Skenandore won gold and Oscar Schuyler II brought inter-state and inter-Province “Nine guys came together, approximately 14,000 ath- home the silver in archery. The Bantam Boys Basketball Team brought home nature of the games brought bought into the system, and letes and coaches to attend the bronze. Albert King, Sandy Cohen II, Rodney Denny, Marquis Hines Jr, the competition to a higher executed what we had to do, the 2011 games. and John Powless IV represented Oneida with coach John Powless III. level. Brennon White of the and won the gold medal,” “What I would like to see Andrea Kolitsch prepares to swim for one of her six gold medals. Basketball Juvenile Boys Basketball said Murray. is as a goal for Team action took center stage. The Junior Boys Baseball Team swung for silver. Team likened the athletes However, while doing well Dominic Cantu, Devin Grey, DeBen King, Jamison Skenandore and Evander who go though try-outs to in the competitions added to Wisconsin would be to have make their teams to all-stars. the fun of the Indigenous somebody entered in every Delgado represented Oneida as part of Team Wisconsin. Derrick Denny noted that Games, the athletes also single sport that’s offered,” playing shooting guard for enjoyed meeting people from said Murray. 20082008 IndigIndigenousenous GamesGames Results Basketball – Juvenile Boys (Gold) Swimming Brennon White, Basketball Tyler Fabricuis, Swimming – Silver / Bronze Derick Denny, Basketball Andrea Kolitsch, Swimming–6 Gold / 1 Silver Sarah Metoxen, Swimming–2 Bronze/2 Gold/ Basketball – Juvenile Girls (Silver) 2 Silver Lindsay Hill, Basketball Danielle Denny, Basketball Volleyball – Juvenile Shatare Metoxen – Volleyball Basketball – Midget Boys Kyle Danforth, Basketball Volleyball - Bantam Destinee Funmaker, Volleyball – Bronze Basketball – Midget Girls (Bronze) Megan Polar, Basketball Track and Field -Juvenile Natasha Polar, Basketball Luanne Funmaker – Track & Field Raeanna Funmaker – Track & Field Basketball – Bantam Boys (Bronze) Sandy Cohen ii, Basketball Track and Field -Bantam Rodney Denny, Basketball Bryce Elm – Track & Field Marquis Hines JR, Basketball Brickman House, Basketball Archery – Juvenile Albert King, Basketball Jalessa Schuyler – Archery John Powless IV, Basketball Archery – Midget Baseball – Juvenile (Silver) Aaron Lara, Achery – Bronze Dominc Cantu – Baseball Jazmin Skenandore, Archery – Gold Evander Delgado – Baseball Archery – Bantam Devin Gray – Baseball Oscar Schuyler, Archery – Silver DaBen King – Baseball Jamison Skenandore – Baseball Girls Softball Cree Metoxen – Girls Softball Baseball – Midget (Gold) Desmond Denny, Baseball Cyrus Fabricuis, Baseball 8B (T#kehlu) August 28, 2008 Kalihwisaks SportsSports Exhibit chronicles American Indians throughout baseball’s history By John Kekis from Maine, he's considered museum and was a pitcher in there, how many of these Despite his brief stint at the who stepped onto a ballfield AP Sports Writer the first player of Native his athletic heyday. “For guys that you did find out top echelon of the sport, during the first half of the HOWES CAVE, N.Y. (AP) American descent to make it myself, it's like a breath of about you may have never Sockalexis paved the way for 20th century was called – Long before Jackie to the major leagues. (James fresh air. We're always doing realized before were Native the likes of: “Chief.” It wasn't the only Robinson endured torrents of Madison Toy played with something that involves pot- (Americans).'' • Charles Chief Bender,a taunt: “Redskin,” “Heap-Big racial taunts in breaking base- Cleveland a decade earlier tery or basket making or American Indians were Chippewa from Minnesota Injun” and chants of “Back to ball's color barrier with the and was said to be of Sioux painting or sculpturing of introduced to baseball in sev- who starred on the mound the reservations,” “Dog Soup” Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, ancestry, but he never pub- some kind. We've forgotten eral ways. Lewis and Clark for the Philadelphia and “Whoop, Whoop” were Louis Sockalexis had a bull's- licly acknowledged his Indian that baseball was a part of our are said to have tried to teach Athletics, compiling 212 part of the racist cacophony eye on his back. heritage and his 1919 death history as well.'' an early version of baseball to wins in 16 seasons. In that emanated from the From the day in 1897 when certificate lists his race as Indeed. Counting current members of the Nez Perce 1953, 28 years after retir- stands. he first donned a uniform for white.) players Joba Chamberlain during the famed explorers' ing, Bender became the Bender didn't win games – the Cleveland Spiders, Sockalexis' story is one of (Winnebago Nation) of the trek across North America in first Native American he scalped opponents. After Sockalexis suffered more many chronicled in New York Yankees, Jacoby 1804-06. And in the late elected to the Hall of throwing one of the best than his share of racial slurs. “Baseball's League of Ellsbury (Navajo) of the 1800s, Native American pris- Fame. games of his career, Bender “If the small and big boys Nations: A Tribute to Native Boston Red Sox, and Kyle oners of war at Fort Sill, • Allie “Super Chief'' was depicted wielding a tom- of Brooklyn find it a pleasure Americans in Baseball,'' an Lohse (Nomlaki Nation) of Okla., played baseball, Reynolds, a hard-throwing ahawk and wearing a head- to shout at me, I have no exhibit on display through the the St. Louis Cardinals, more including Apache warrior right-hander of Creek dress. objections,'' Sockalexis told end of the year at the Iroquois than 50 Native Americans Geronimo. descent who went 131-60 Even teammates and the Brooklyn Eagle during his Indian Museum. The exhibit have played major league An integral part of early in eight years with the opposing players sometimes rookie season. “No matter features photos and several baseball. attempts at formal education, Yankees and finished his did the taunting as teams where we play, I go through artifacts, many on loan from “We came up with a lot of religious conversion and 13-year major league around the country began the same ordeal, and at the the National Baseball Hall of cool stuff that we didn't think assimilation into white soci- career in 1954 with a 182- calling themselves Indians present time I am so used to it Fame in nearby Cooperstown. we were going to find,'' said ety was the playing of sports 107 record. and owners recruited Native that at times I forget to smile “There's never been an museum curator Stephanie such as baseball at federally • Pepper Martin, an Osage American players as gate at my tormentors.'' exhibit like this before,'' said Shultes, who assembled the operated boarding schools. who starred at third base attractions. Sockalexis figured the tor- 61-year-old Mike Tarbell, an exhibit. “It was kind of amaz- More than 100,000 Native and the outfield for the Moses Yellowhorse, a menting was just part of the Akwesasne Mohawk who ing, once we started, how American children attended Cardinals' famed Pawnee signed by Pittsburgh game. A Penobscot Indian serves as an educator at the much there really was out the 500 boarding schools that “Gashouse Gang'' of the in 1921 as a pitcher and followed the opening of the 1930s, and in 1931 was regarded by historians as the first in Carlisle, Pa., in 1879. named the first Associated first full-blooded American Jim Thorpe, considered by Press Male Athlete of the Indian to play in the big many to be the greatest ath- Year. leagues, hit Detroit slugger Ty lete of the 20th century, was • Zach Wheat, a Cherokee Cobb so hard in a 1922 exhi- among those children for outfielder who starred for bition game that Cobb had to whom success in baseball and Brooklyn in the early be carried from the field. other sports became a source 1900s and was elected to “Cobb was hooting and of pride and success. The the Hall of Fame in 1959. hollering before he went to games also provided freedom • Rudy York, a Cherokee who bat, and that infuriated from the boarding school as a rookie catcher with Yellowhorse,” said Todd regime. the Detroit Tigers in 1937 Fuller, author of a Sockalexis broke new broke Babe Ruth's record Yellowhorse biography. ground with the Spiders. In Gene Locklear's eyes, for most home runs in a Nicknamed “Deerfoot of the the prejudice never disap- month, hitting 18 in Diamond,'' he attended col- peared. Signed by the August, and also drove in lege at Holy Cross, where he Cincinnati Reds as an ama- 49 runs that month to participated in baseball, foot- teur free agent in 1969, break Lou Gehrig's record ball and track. When his base- Locklear, who was born and by one. York finished his ball coach left for the same raised on the Lumbee Nation career with 277 home position at Notre Dame in in North Carolina, played 1896, Sockalexis transferred. runs, 1,152 RBIs and a only five seasons before retir- He was expelled because of .275 batting average. ing at age 30 after a brief stint problems with alcohol, but • Jack Aker, of Potawatomi with the Yankees. signed with the Spiders. descent, spent 11 seasons “I endured a lot of stuff,” Sockalexis had a batting as a reliever with seven said the 59-year-old Locklear, average of .313 with three teams in the majors and an award-winning artist who home runs and 33 RBIs in since 1994 has been teach- has had one of his paintings three seasons before injuries ing baseball to Native displayed in the White House. and struggles with alcohol led American children in “If you go back through my to his release in 1899. He fin- Arizona and New Mexico. record, in 1975 I was hitting ished his career in the minor • Thorpe, a Sac/Fox from .450 (for San Diego) and they leagues and returned to Maine Oklahoma and direct sent me to the minor leagues to coach juvenile teams. descendant of the warrior for a month. I think that's Black Hawk who played racism. They didn't like me.” for the Giants, Reds and Tarbell endured hateful T-Hawk football ready for flight Braves from 1913-19. epithets, too, during his ama- Thorpe also played in the teur playing days, which By Nate Wisneski better this year than last year,” marks surrounding the everything goes as planned.” NFL and won gold medals ended prematurely because of at the 1912 Stockholm Kalihwisaks Martin said. Thunderhawks experience, Martin also hopes to use injuries suffered in combat The Thunderhawk football He also established an ever Martin has simplified his football to not only create bet- Olympics in the decathlon while serving in Vietnam. team lost every skill position needed weight lifting pro- schemes and will rely heavily ter players, but better young and pentathlon. However, like Sockalexis, he player from last year’s playoff gram so Oneida athletes are on his athletic defense to men. “My personal goal is to “That was my hero,” said was usually wearing a smile. contending team, but first keeping up with their compe- reach his goal of a playoff get three to four kids to Tarbell, whose grandfather “I was a pitcher, and when year head coach Sonny tition. “We are lifting every appearance. school. If they play ball, attended the Carlisle school they said, 'Get that Indian out Martin has high expectations Monday. A lot of the other “I believe our defense will great, if not, that’s my person- with Thorpe. “I kind of did of here!' or 'Take that redskin for the upcoming season. teams we play are getting big- be our strong point this year.” al accomplishment. (High myself like him. Jim Thorpe back to the reservation!', it “Three games really stick ger and bigger every year. We he said. “Looking at our school athletics) teaches you was in my mind whenever I was part of the game,” Tarbell out that we will have a tough need to work on strength, I schedule and the talent we discipline and time manage- did something. I wanted to said. “But each of those play- time with,” said Martin. “It can tell you right now, we are have, it is not far-fetched to ment that will help kids later follow his path.” ers had to face me one at a looks promising with our going to lack in that area,” he consider the playoffs an in life,” he said. Native Americans were time, and so I went away with good additions this year.” said. option. We have a legitimate expected to ignore racially a smile on my face. I struck The T-hawks return only With rather large questions shot (to make the playoffs) if charged ridicule. Nearly them out.” five starters from a team that every player of Indian descent finished 3-5 and narrowly missed the playoffs after los- ing their final game last sea- son. This year’s squad con- sists of 21 players from grades nine through twelve. “We had a lot of key losses. The entire specialties graduat- ed,” said Martin. “Key guys that were supposed to come back this year didn’t, some decided not play and some transferred schools.” Most of those non-return- ing students would have start- ed and contributed along the offensive line, an area that most concerns the first year head coach. “If most of those kids came back, offensive line would not be an issue,” he said. Martin is looking at sopho- more quarterback, Eddie Santiago, to step into one of those vacated skill positions Kali photo/Nate Wisneski and succeed. “Eddie was a Assistant coach Deke Suri leads Thunderhawk players through tackling drills back up last year. He got a teaching form and technique. The Thunderhawks open play August 30 at Living year under his belt and looks Word Lutheran. Kalihwisaks August 28, 2008 (W@=tehlu) 9B HealtHealthh Coming Soon… Healthy Children, Strong Families initiative By Tina Jacobsen, RD, CD Would you like to partici- 5 are eligible to sign up. Over the program will be adding up to $150 out the Interest Form (at Oneida Health Promotion pate in a program that pro- the course of 1-year, each done. These worth of small right) and return to: vides you with fun activities, family will receive 12 educa- include: height, toys, books, Tina Jacobsen, RD CD, Are you interested in games and recipes you can tional lessons that cover nutri- weight, waist games, cooking Oneida Community Health making healthy choices use with the whole family? tion and physical activity top- circumference, tools and Center, PO Box 365, Oneida to promote long term Then…Healthy Children, ics. Each lesson comes with a activity level, pedometers WI 54155 wellness for you and Strong Families is for you! fun gift for both the child and and usual diet. over the year- If you have any questions your family? Families with children ages 2- the adult. Half of the families Every family long program! about the program, feel free to who enroll will have a com- who participates *All program call: munity mentor complete a gets $35 at their payments Healthy Children Strong Families home visit to review each les- enrollment visit (except for items Tina Jacobsen, RD, CD / Interest Form son, make the snack recipes and can earn up that accompany Oneida Health Promotion We hope you and your 2-5 year old child will consider join- and play the games included to $60 more for the lessons) will – 920-869-4899 ing Healthy Children Strong Families! In order to participate, in these lessons. Half the completing all program activ- be made in the form of the child and adult caregiver who enroll in the program must families will receive the ities, FOR A POSSIBLE WalMart gift cards. Dawn Krines Glatt / Oneida live in the same home. lessons and gifts in the mail. TOTAL OF $95!!!* at the If you live on or near Health Promotion – 920- Both before and after the beginning and $95!!!* at the Oneida reservation and you’d 869-4884 There are no income, body size or health requirements! year-long program, measure- end of the program. like to join other families in Please complete this page to tell us whether you are ments of both the child and You and your child will your community who have Char Kizior, RN / Oneida interested. adult caregiver who enroll in receive a gift with each lesson started this journey, please fill Headstart – 920-869-4893

_____ Yes, I want to know how to enroll. New Location… _____ I may be interested, but I have questions. Native American Service Center relocated Kate Cronin from UW-Madison will need to contact you by phone to make arrangements for enrollment. The Native American offers Section 8 Rental Wellness education, and months ago in October 2007. Service Center has moved Assistance, Energy HIV/AIDS Awareness. As a gathering place for ALL Please print: from 410 Dousman Street to Assistance, Housing Services are free of charge. Native American and Your child’s name:______201 W. Walnut Street, Suite Evaluations and Lisa Kaquatosh-Tucker is Alaskan Natives, one of our 204, near the corner of Administrative Services. our Community Health primary goals is to become Child’s Date of Birth: ______Broadway and Walnut Also located in the building Representative (C.H.R.) for an educational resource for Your name:______toward the river in Green are Legal Action of this area. Lisa is a member of the community about Native Bay, Wisconsin. The Center Wisconsin, Inc., Personnel the Menominee Indian Tribe American and Alaskan Your Date of Birth:______is a friendly and safe place Connection, WINR Donated of Wisconsin. Native history, culture, val- Mailing Address (including zip code): for all Native American and Wheels Brown County, Bank Our AODA Program offers ues and services. To do this ______Alaskan Natives to come Mutual, Talbot’s Martial Arts AODA assessments and we respectfully ask for your Center, America’s Dream, referrals; Individual, Couples help. We need information ______Monday through Friday from 8 AM through 5 PM. Inc., and Family Childcare and Group Counseling; from all of the Tribes. We are ______and Resources of Northeast Adult and Adolescent gathering information to Home address including zip code: The new location brings a Wisconsin. Counseling. Our AODA pro- share with our clients and to (write same if it is the same as your mailing address) multitude of positive changes The mission of the Native gram incorporates Native help them find the resources ______that includes a cleaner, American Service Center is American spirituality and they need. We are gathering ______healthier, and safer location to develop and maintain an teachings, as well as the stan- information regarding tribal urban center in the Green dard AODA practices. history, culture, ceremonies ______on the Green Bay public bus route. Parking is closer, safer, Bay area to assist in the Referrals from DOCC are values, enrollment, genealo- Home phone including area code: and more convenient. A large needs of Urban Native accepted. Services are free of gy, health, medical, dental, ( )______conference room is available. Americans and Alaskan charge. Georgia Marrowbone vision, AODA, behavioral Work phone including area code: We plan to utilize the confer- Natives of Brown and Door is our certified and licensed health, social services, hous- ( )______ence room for Health & Counties, who need services AODA Counselor. Georgia is ing, education, employment, or resources in the areas of a member of the Lac Courte methods of transportation, Cell phone including area code: Wellness Outreach and Referral Services that health, social, economic, Oreilles Chippewa Tribe of training, workshops, event & ( )______activities. We respectfully include, but are not limited educational and cultural Indians. Joanne Torres- Best phone number to use to contact you (circle one): ask people to give of their to, awareness and prevention, enhancement with communi- Jacobs is our certified and HOME CELL WORK time, knowledge, experience education, training, seminars. ty involvement and participa- licensed AODA Clinical and talents. To teach cultural- Best time of day to contact you: ______We will also be hosting chil- tion encouraged. Supervisor. Joanne is a mem- ly enriching activities and dren, youth and community The primary focus at the ber of the Oneida Tribe of Thank you for taking time to complete this page! events at the center. activities and events. Native American Service Indians of Wisconsin. Please mark your calen- Tina Jacobsen The Native American Center at this time is to pro- The Native American Oneida HCSF Coordinator dars and reserve Wednesday, Service Center shares the vide an outreach referral Service Center also offers a 920-869-4899 October 1, 2008, to join us building with other business- program that will support Women’s Talking Circle at [email protected] from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Kate Cronin the activities necessary to 2:30 PM on Tuesday after- es that off services that are Native American Service UW-Madison HCSF adequately meet the unmet noons; an outpatient group cohesive and complimentary Center to celebrate our one Coordinator to the work and efforts of the health, social, economic, Wellbriety (based on White 1-877-619-0586 (toll free) educational and cultural Bison Program) is offered at year anniversary. There will NASC. Integrated be raffles and door prizes. Community Services (ICS) needs of the urban Indian 4:00 PM on Tuesday after- population. To successfully noons; Red Road AA Group Refreshments will be served. achieve these goal and objec- meets at 7:00 PM on Tuesday The Native American Native American Services Center tives, the Native American evenings; and beading start- Service Center is a program NASC Service Center has a ing at 2:30 PM on Fridays. of America’s Dream, Inc., a non-profit organization with Health, Wellness, Outreach & Referral Services Community Health Goodwill vouchers are also 501(c) (3) tax exempt status Representative (CHR), available. We welcome all Urban Native American and Native Alaskan people into our center for and is considered a charity AODA Counselor and AODA We offer support to our organization. Any and all support, help finding the right resources, involvement in our community programs, and Clinical Supervisor on staff. clients and help them find the donations of time, talent, to socialize with friends, family & community who utilize our services. Our staff is dedicated to help- right resources. We also money, and/or materials are ing our clients determine encourage them to be greatly appreciated. The Native American Service Center (NASC) is proud to announce its new what they need and helping involved in our community Donations can be claimed for them find the right programs and to socialize Health & Wellness Support Group Services. The Support Groups will gather at tax deduction purposes. resource(s) that will help with friends, family and the center on Wednesday mornings from 9 AM to 10 AM. The Board of Directors for them. community who utilize our America’s Dream, Inc. is cur- Our Health & Wellness services. Services are open to • Diabetes Support Group 1st rently accepting applications Wednesday Program offers Diabetes all Native American and • HIV-STD Support Group 2nd for two vacancies. The Board of each month Testing for awareness and Alaskan Native residents of of Directors is trying to • Smoking Cessation Support Group 3rd { prevention; Blood Pressure Brown County and Door diversify the make up of the Monitoring; Prescription County. Services are free of Board. The Board encour- Our Community Health Representative (C.H.R.) will provide FREE Blood Pick-Up and Home Delivery charge at this time. ages all who are interested to Pressure Testing and Blood Sugar Testing the 4th Wednesday of each month from Services; Disease Awareness; The Native American send their resume to 9 AM to Noon. Home Visits Upon Request to Service Center is currently in America’s Dream, Inc., Set Up Meds and/or Medical its infancy stage as we only ATTN: Board of Directors, Other Support Groups offered by the Native American Service Center include the Equipment; Health & opened our doors ten (10) following: 201 West Walnut Street –Suite 202, Green Bay, • Wellbriety Group Every Tuesday 4:00 PM • Every two seconds, some- Wisconsin 54303. one in this country needs ONEIDA • Red Road AA Group Every Tuesday 7:00 PM blood. For more information, stop • Women’s Talking Circle Every Friday 2:30 PM • Only 5% of the eligible Blood Drive in and see us at 201 West population give blood. The th Walnut Street, Suite 204. Or demand for blood is out- Friday • Sept. 12 , 2008 feel free to give us a call at NOTE: Please call the center to schedule an appointment if services are need- pacing the available supply. 8 AM – 2:00 PM (920) 445-0388 to ask about ed outside the scheduled date and time. • Every day, the Red Cross must collect over 900 blood Oneida Family Fitness the Center’s service, activi- For more information, please contact our Community Health Representative Lisa donations in our region to 2640 West Point Rd. ties, events and availability of Kaquatosh-Tucker. The Native American Service Center is located at 201 West meet patients’ needs. • Every unit of blood can the conference room Walnut Street – Suite 204 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Please feel free to call the cen- be separated into several Call the Oneida Family Information can be faxed to components, helping Fitness Center today ter at (920) 445-0388 or fax information to (920) 445-0190. save the lives of three or us at (920) 445-0190. Please more patients. for an appointment DIRECTIONS: Located near the corner of Broadway and Walnut toward the visit our website at nascin- • All blood types are needed at… fo.org to learn about our cen- Fox River in the Integrated Community Services (ICS) building constantly, but there is a ter, services, activities and in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Parking lot and entrance are on the special need for O negative, 490-3730 American O positive and B negative Please bring an I.D. Red Cross upcoming events. south side of the building. blood. Coordinated by the Employee Health Dept. 10B (Oye=l$) August 28, 2008 Kalihwisaks DRUMS Across ONEIDA

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On^stase> W Green Corn moon August 2008 Sign up for the Wisconsin CWAG 31st Annual Convention Report July 10–11, 2008 Elder Economic Index” work- or remodel your home or pur- Radisson Hotel & shop presented by Betsy chase a a second home. Conference Center Abramson. Consultant, WI However, they strongly dis- NO CALL list Green Bay, WI Women’s Network. She courage investing the money. Wisconsin's No Call List became List website, https://nocall.wiscon- pointed out what the: You have the option to pay off effective January 1, 2003. Signing sin.gov/web/registration.asp . By Hugh Danforth • average income for a single the mortgage or not. If you elder renter in Wisconsin miss payments, you will not up identifies you as someone who By calling 1-866-9NO-CALL (1- Day One was $19,810 lose your home. The presenter does not wish to receive telemarket- 866-966-2255) toll-free in George Potarache, conven- • average WI women’s social talked about a man who used ing calls. It's free and available for Wisconsin. tion chair, opened the session security benefit was the option to use his equity to residential telephone customers in The date you sign up determines talking about securing the $11,331 have twenty two monthly present and protecting the • average WI men’s social payments to him so he could Wisconsin. Your number will remain the date when telemarketing calls future for elders. Kathy security benefit was have someone come in to help on the List for two years. Adding If you sign up You will be on Hughes gave a welcome for $15,196 him out. If this didn’t hap- your phone number to the List will the Oneida Nation. Senator • average WI women’s pen, he would have gone to a before: the list on: help reduce (but not eliminate) tele- herb Kohl gave a video wel- income in retirement was nursing home and the nursing December 1st January 1 come. He said that the senate $15,395 home would have drawn marketing calls. Effective June 6, March 1st April 1 is considering a bill to rate • average WI men’s income down his assets. This is a 2008, Wisconsin residents can add June 1st July 1 nursing homes with a five star in retirement was $18,223 person that was able to func- their mobile telephone numbers to system. He also considers • the Federal Poverty level tion but needed a little help. September 1st October 1 the List. CWAG as the foot soldier for for single adult is $10,400 The man passed away after elder health in Wisconsin. She also talked about the two months. The property How does a consumer sign up? should decrease. He talked about the Drug expenses for a single elder was sold and the bank got Consumers can sign up 24 hours a If you have any further questions Companies lobbing doctors to renter. She showed a chart what was owed them and the day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year: feel free to give Angela Ortiz, use their higher priced drugs showing the 35% of the rest of the money went into By visiting the Wisconsin No Call Benefit Specialist (920) 869-2448. and wants to do something expenses was housing. She his estate. Common myths about that practice. Senator talked about a widow in about the program are: Russ Feingold also gave a Marathon County with only a ◆ Your selling your house to 4 Nations Picnic video welcome presentation. social security income of the bank – No He said that things should $931 a month and has a ◆ Must own home free and — A good time was had by all change with a new president. $1527 a month expenses, clear – Incorrect. He talked about finding solu- monthly income short fall of ◆ Restrictions – None Oneida Housing Authority tions to health care cost and $596. She’s a person who ◆ Effects retirement benefits protecting medicare and med- played by the rules and – Not true Picnic icaid. He said that prescrip- worked everyday. After talk- tion drugs through ing to a benefit specialist, According to the presenter, — New friends were made Wisconsin’s Senior Care cost they were able to keep her in the bank’s interest is, Recently here at Elderly Services, we received a telephone call from an less than “Part D” which was her home and not to have her “Quality of Life,” it’s about a good thing for Wisconsin. in institutional care. living, helping people, peace Elder; Lorleen John is doing a good job. He is pleased with her service. Mark O’Connell, Executive of mind. Thank you, Lorleen! Director of the Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle was Counties Association, was the the keynote speaker at the Day Two session’s keynote speaker. luncheon. The governor On day two, I attended the He talked about taxes and talked about an elder women “License to Steal” work shop ELDERS AND EVERYONE... how the private sector having who could live on her own, by John Hendrick,” Elder ...DRUMS CONTACT the solutions to the health someone who needed a little Financial Empowerment From the desk of Linda Douglas care problems. help. He talked about an Project.” A financial power Tom Frazier, Executive elder women in a nursing of attorney can be a powerful I am with Elderly Services and will be the Director of CWAG, observed home who could live indepen- planning tool, but can become main contact for the DRUMS Across Oneida that the majority of the people dently, someone who needed a weapon that threatens your newsletter. Please contact me with any com- in the county are following a a little help and could be liv- financial survival.” He ments, suggestions, concerns, complaints, path of ignorance and apathy, ing in her home. showed the ten top ways to “ I don’t know, I don’t care” He talked about make sure a financial power etc. Thank you for your attention. My phone attitude when it comes to Wisconsin’s Family Care and of attorney dose not become a number: 920-869-2448 email: health care. how it could give the elders a license to steal. The bottom I attended “The Real Coat little help to keep them in line to this is, “is your agent of Living: Wisconsin’s New their homes and out of institu- trustworthy?” John says that tions. He talked about Senior 60% of the agents are rela- Care and Badger Care Plus, tives. two Wisconsin Programs that I also attended the CWAG DIVISION OF LAND MANAGEMENT help with the cost of prescrip- closing session’s open forum tions, about the transportation where many ideas and ques- DREAM HOME OPEN HOUSE fund having billions of dol- tions were brought forward. lars, that with a little of that There were concerns about AM PM money could help with the the $9 billion being spent in Tuesday • September 9, 2008 • 11:30 – 1:30 mobility of elders, giving Iraq every month. There them the opportunity to get were concerns about the out and about. increase in fuel cost to heat Wednesday • September 10, 2008 • 4:00 AM – 6:00 PM After the governor’s homes this winter. There was speech, I attended the “Put talk about increase in benefits Your Home to Work For You” specialist program, focus on workshop by Michael J, the people who need help the Odden, Vice President, most, increase wages and get Reverse Mortgage Product more people. And there was Mgr. M & I Bank. Reverse more. Mortgage is a federal pro- gram that is backed by HUD. Observations It enables older homeowners CWAG had sixty-seven Selling Price: to convert all or part of their business sponsors with one equity in their homes to tax tribal sponsor, the Mohican free proceeds with out having North Star Casino & Bingo. $115,000 to sell, give up title or take on The conference had forty- a new monthly payment on eight Exhibitors, two of their home. The rates are which were tribal, the Oneida 2201 Shamrock Lane, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304 low. An elder homeowner Nation Museum and the can take part of the total equi- North Star Casino & Bingo. 30 years old DIRECTIONS TO HOME: Estimated Monthly Payment: ty or one lump sum of the I observed that Oneida was From Land Management, $689.48 equity regardless if the home the only tribal entity at the 1,436 Square Feet take Highway 172 East to (0 down @ 6% for 30 yrs.) has a mortgage or is title free. conference. In conclusion, I Packerland Drive. turn left The money could be used to found the conference very 3 Bedrooms onto Packerland to West Estimated Monthly Tax Pymt: $199.63 pay off existing debt, update interesting and informative. Point road. turn right onto 2 Bathrooms West Point to Acorn Drive. Total: $889.11 Turn right onto Acorn to 2 Stall Attached Garage Shamrock. Home is on the Applicants who have a minimum monthly right side of the road. gross income of $3,175.00 are encouraged Is this your Birthday Month? Deck to apply. DOLM Address: Please sign up in the Birthday book at Above-ground Swimming Pool Contact the Finance Department for more 470 Airport Dr. information. Local: (920) 869-1690 the Senior Center to receive your gift. Oneida, Wisconsin 54155 Appliances Included Toll Free: (800) 684-1697 Must be present at the lunch. Eligible buyers must be enrolled members of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin. Activities due to change without notice!