Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of • Volume 50, Number 15 • Saturday, July 24, 2021 Bago Bits… Mask Mandate Reinstated Immediately

The Winnebago Health Education’s An- nual Health Fair was held at the Twelve Clans Unity Hospital. Programs set up booths to share valuable information with the community and handed out plenty of goodies!

Mask Mandate went into effect immediately on July 20th, 2021 for all indoor public buildings and businesses within the boundaries of the . Photo by Winonah Leader Charge.

A group of Winnebago youth attended Winonah Leader Charge the 18th annual NABI 2021 basketball tournament in Phoenix, AZ over the past Winnebago, NE—Looking at the stats was passed with a 6 to 1 vote. in the area, it is important to take all weekend. Excellent job to these young and data Mona Zuffante Winnebago ladies for representing the Winnebago The Mask Mandate went into effective precautions. The Best defenses against Public Health Administrator recom- Tribe. Team name: Wakšik Hinuk!(Photo immediately on the Winnebago Reserva- COVID-19 and its variants is to take all courtesy of Eug DeCora) mended reinstating the Mask Mandate tion. This is a safety measure to combat the precautions. to tribal council. and limit the spread of the COVID-19 • Get vaccinated On July 19th, Winnebago Tribal virus and its variants. • Wear a facemask Council Member Louis La Rose mo- As of June, 71-percent of people liv- •Wash hands often with warm water tioned to reinstate the mask mandate ing in the Winnebago community, who and soap within the boundaries of the Winnebago are at least 12 years old, had received at •Practice physical distance between Reservation, for all indoor public build- least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. others ings and businesses. The motion was Communications Manager at Win- This is important for our younger seconded by Winnebago Tribal Council nebago Comprehensive Health System generation, 11 years old and under, Member Lorelei DeCora. Emilee Longuski said the fact cases who can’t be vaccinated. It’s important Tribal Council voted in favor to re- have been rising and the concern from to take all precautious for our kids, instate the Mask Mandate. The motion community members with the variants grandkids and all other relatives.

Winnebago Tribal Membership get Much Needed Relief from Tribal Council

On July 15th in City, IA., a fi re was lit in honor and remembrance of the nine Sicangu children who traveled back home to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe to be laid to rest. Pinagigi to everyone who helped or contributed in any way! #everychildmat- ters #bringthemhome (Photo courtesy of Trisha Etringer)

A small group of youth called Native Younity called for prayers and a candle- light vigil to remember the Indigenous children who never made it home from the boarding schools. The community First day of the Check Disbursement Event on Monday, July 19, 2021. Photo by Billie Kitcheyan. came together at the Ho-Chunk Village statue garden in Winnebago. (Photo cour- tesy of Action Society) Winonah Leader Charge

Winnebago, NE—On Monday, July I want to give a special acknowledge- Kendra Bell Winnebago Tribal mem- 19th tribal elders lined up before 9:00 ment to our tribal council treasurer ber said it is really nice and helpful a.m. in anticipation for their $1500 Rona Stealer and her whole team, as to a lot of people because with all the direct payment. soon as the directive came from the people losing their jobs and this and The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska table, they were on it immediately, it is that I think it really helps because you began distributing direct payments to a true testament that we are here for can catch up on bills like utilities or each tribal member who have suffered the membership and everything we do whatever you need. economic loss due to the COVID-19 is about the membership. Disbursement schedule: Pandemic. These funds are provided Sharon Redhorn Chamberlain Win- July 1, 2021: Notifi cation to On behalf of the Winnebago Tribe, a spe- through the U.S. Department of Trea- nebago Tribal member shared I re- Winnebago Tribal Members. cial thank you goes out to the Winnebago sury’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) ally appreciate it because I am not the July 19-21, 2021: Check Pandemic Taskforce, Winnebago Tribal of 2021 (P.L. 117-2); State and Local head of household and I never received disbursements event in Winnebago Council, and the Winnebago Finance Fiscal Recovery Funds. anything directly from the CARES Act July 27-30, 2021: Checks will be Department for their efforts in making the Check disbursements were held July money but with the American Rescue available in the fi nance department. distribution pick up at the Ho-Chunk Cen- 19 through July 21 in Winnebago. ter safe and convenient for everyone! Plan Act I feel like I am fi nally able to get July 30, 2021: Deadline for check Back on June 30th the Winnebago something to use towards those things pick up. Tribe of Nebraska COVID-19 Task I would like to use it towards. It is go- August, 2021: All remaining checks Force and Winnebago Tribal Council ing to go towards bills to get ahead and will be mailed to tribal members. approved $1500 assistance payment to extra groceries. All tribal members are encouraged to all enrolled members of the Winnebago Covid-19 Grant Coordinator Billie update their address or inquire if cur- Tribe of Nebraska. Kitcheyan said it was a priority to get a rent address is accurate. Contact the Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan said payment and relief to the tribal mem- Winnebago Tribal Enrollment Depart- it is special that we are able to do it for bers. These payments are intended to ment at enrollment@winnebagotribe. all tribal members on and off the res- help tribal member recover from the com or call 402-878-2272. ervation. Tribal Council has been really pandemic; to help pay for rent, utilities, All payments to minor children will committed to fi nding ways to stretch transportation costs, emergency sup- be placed in their minor trust fund The Winnebago Human Services Depart- the dollar. I am thankful to council for ment hosted a family fun event on July plies, PPE costs, medical costs, medical accounts and held according to Win- 16th in Sioux City, IA., at Riverside Park. looking to the people and trying to ad- supplies, food, household expenses, or nebago Tribe minor trust guidelines. The Summer Bash included tons of mu- dress their needs directly. fuel. sic, food, and fun activities. Thank you to the Human Services staff for all your hard work! Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, July 24, 2021 BAGO NEWS

Next WIN News Deadline: August 3rd Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, July 24, 2021 — Page 3 TRIBAL NEWS

July (07/19 to 07/26) Construction Updates in Welcome Family, Friends & Relatives, the Winnebago Community For the past 155 years, we the Winnebago People, celebrate to honor and pay 07/20-07/21 Waiting for the center lane of concrete to get strength to allow respects to our last great War Chief, Little Priest. traffi c on it. Planning to put traffi c on the new pavement Tuesday afternoon or Chief Little Priest along with his 75 warriors gave the ultimate sacrifi ce, and early Wednesday!! today we pay tribute and honor to them, as well as our Veterans of today, and Please note the following traffi c control notes for the Hospital to Mathewson to our fallen Heroes, that chose to walk the same path as Chief Little Priest. area: As we begin to celebrate, let us not forget our men and women who are serv- Traffi c will be head-to-head on the new pavement. ing in the Armed Forces today. They are still fi ghting for freedom Beck Street West will be open. on our great nation. Our prayer is they will soon be reunited with their families Mathewson Street will be closed, Beck Street East will be closed. and loved ones. Mercer Street will remain open during this phase. We are planning to perform So today, to our many family, friends and relatives from the four directions, the work similar to the other side. we welcome you to the 155th Annual Homecoming Celebration of War Chief 07/26 Planning to saw removals and prep for milling. No fl agging or heavy Little Priest and Company “A” Fort Omaha Scouts-34th Nebraska Volunteers. construction traffi c is planned this week in preparation for the Powwow weekend. To each of you, may we celebrate together in peace and in harmony, and our On the north end completing removals and rough grading for pavement. prayer is that Creator will be with each and everyone of you during this Win- Backfi ll will continue. nebago Pow-wow, and bless you on your many travels.

Pini gi gi Winnebago Tribal Council Clothing Allowance Distribution

All minor tribal members enrolled by distribution date who are in school and between the ages of 3 to 18 years old shall be eligible for the clothing allow- ance.

Distribution dates:

August 2, 2021 (Monday) 9:00am-4:00pm Blackhawk Community Center Gym

August 3, 2021 (Tuesday) 9:00am-3:00pm Enrollment offi ce

MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PICKING CARDS UP IN PERSON Once the card is picked up or mailed out the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is not responsible for it. Please call the number provided by the card company for any tracking, reports of a card lost or stolen or any other questions pertaining to your individual visa card.

Question of the Edition:

What part of Winnebago Powwow is your favorite?

WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL PRIMARY & REGULAR ELECTION SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 & OCTOBER 5, 2021

Garan Coons Bethani Redhorn Winnebago Communications WIN Offi ce Manager August 2nd, 2021 Monday Last Day of Notice of Intent Offi cer

I have many favorites like the evening Everything about our annual celebra- August 3rd, 2021 Tuesday List of Candidates Posted grand entries, the morning fl ag rais- tion is the best but my top 3 favorites ings, the food options, the vendors, of Winnebago powwow is watching all August 4th, 2021 Wednesday Send Ballots to Automated Election and the good dancing and music. I the different styles of dancing, eating Services-Primary would have to say my ultimate favorite tons of delicious powwow food, and drinking several big blue lemonades! however is the 49 haha, especially August 20th, 2021 Friday Deadline for Absentee Ballot Requests when that starting song is sung! "Yah hey yah, forty-nine!" August 23rd, 2021 Monday Absentee Ballots Mailed Out-Primary

September 7th, 2021 Tuesday PRIMARY ELECTION

September 8th, 2021 Wednesday Post Top Candidates

September 8th, 2021 Wednesday Approve Enrollment & Adoption Requests Special Tribal Council Meeting

September 9th, 2021 Thursday Send Ballots to Automated Election Services-Regular

September 17th, 2021 Friday Deadline for Absentee Ballot Re- quests

September 20th, 2021 Monday Absentee Ballots Mailed Out-Regular

October 5th, 2021 Tuesday REGULAR ELECTION

Winonah Leader Charge Christina Parker October 6th, 2021 Wednesday Notifi cation of Newly Elected WIN Editor Desktop Publisher Members Oath of Offi ce The music and dance is my favorite es- My favorite part of Winnebago Powwow pecially the women’s fancy shawl and is, the abundance of HoChunk culture Re-Organizational Meeting of New Tribal Council the jingle dress dance. and to call it my home is my most Members favorite.

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on August 7, 2021. DEADLINE for this issue will be August 3, 2021.

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JESUS OUR SAVIOR Thoughts from Lance... LUTHERAN OUTREACH

from being forced onto reservations. I "God has set you free to live sanc- believer in Jesus free. The believer is know many people from my grandpar- tifi ed lives" empowered by the Spirit of God to be ent’s generation who went to boarding "obedient from the heart." schools because their parents could not "For as long as you were slaves of sin, When one lives without God and afford to feed and clothe them. you were free [in regard] to righteous- Christ, one's body did service to im- At the schools, the children were ness. Therefore what fruit were you purity and iniquity. Oh, one can be taught the basics, including trade skills having at that time? Upon which things obedient out of fear--respect for "the for boys and domestic skills for girls. you are now ashamed, for the outcome dangerous one"-- to escape bad con- The use of tribal language, religion, and of those things is death. But now after science or punishment. However, it's customs were severely punished and being freed from the [slavery] of sin and completely different for one to be obedi- every other kind of abuse imaginable after being enslaved to God, you are ent from the heart. was common. I do not want to dwell having your fruit for sanctifi cation, and In the fi rst instance, one is under on the abuses because it is hard to the outcome is eternal life. For the pay- the Law. One has principles, a con- even think about thousands of helpless ment of sin is death, but the gracious cept of justice, morality. From these native children far from home with no gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus one judges others and oneself. In the parental support being indoctrinated our Lord. [Romans 6:20-23 Middendorf second instance, one has a Lord and into the dominate culture by a system translation]. one loves because He loves him/her, based on punishment. The apostle Paul wrote these words forgives him/her, saves him/her, and The legacy of these boarding school to the saints, believers in Christ Jesus, becomes one's friend. lives on today. Often children never who were living in Rome. Many today In other words, when one openly returned home during their entire live free in regard to righteousness. sins then that is proof that one doesn't There has been a lot of controversy time at the boarding schools. When In other words, they have little or no have Jesus as one's Savior. One can recently in Canada around fi nding al- they did come home, they returned to regard for the will of God nor for His not claim faith in Jesus and live a life most 1000 unmarked graves of native poverty, discrimination, and lack of commands. of hostile rebellion against the will and children at two boarding schools. This opportunity. These children did not However, where does such living lead the commands of one's Creator. story is still being written because there belong anywhere. They did not speak - or what fruit or benefi ts does such liv- However when one does have faith are almost certainly more graves to be their traditional language and had ing for oneself have on one's family, on in Jesus, one is made holy--sanctifi ed. found. Unfortunately, this issue is not trouble meshing back into their tribal one's children or on one's community? This is not a condition, not a reward, limited to Canada. culture. They were not accepted by the When one puts anything above Cre- but a consequence. This is the fruit of Recently, a group of young Rosebud dominant culture either. The result ator God one is a slave. Yes, a slave faith and the work of the Holy Spirit. Sioux tribal members where assigned was often hopelessness and alcoholism, to sin, to rebellion, to a life temporary One is set free from regrets through the the task of bringing back the remains of which lead to generations of broken highs, and a bushel full of lows and a forgiveness of one's sin. One will not live 9 tribal children who had died over 100 homes and troubled lives. mountain of regrets. a sin free life, but will strive to live and years ago at the Carlisle Indian School This kind of historical trauma is still Where does such a lifestyle lead? Paul walk in Creator God's ways. in Pennsylvania. This group stopped fl owing through our community and is is quite clear - it leads to death. He put Jesus' payment, complete payment, near Sioux City, IA, in an emotional a hard to cycle to break. it this way: 'The payment of sin is death.' took place through the shedding of ceremony honoring their journey. The I think understanding what hap- And not simply for one to stop breath- His precious blood, along with His children were fi nally laid to rest in pened is important. However, my per- ing and one's heart to stop pumping. innocent suffering and death. Jesus' their homeland on the Rosebud Sioux sonal anger about what happened does No, Paul is also referring to a second payment assures that one who believes reservation in . not change much in our community. death, and everlasting separation from in Him is forgiven. That doesn't mean The federal government started Making people feel pity for us does not one's Creator. one take sin lightly. On the contrary, establishing Native American board feed or house our people. Waiting for To those who by the grace of God, one becomes obedient from the heart schools in the late 19th century. The the federal to save us has not exactly have come to realize where their sin as one becomes a slave of righteous goal was to educate the native chil- worked either. I choose to spend all my leads and is moved to repent of it are living. In other words, honoring one's dren to help assimilate them into the time focused on trying to fi nd ways to be set free! Yes, the work of the Holy Spirit Creator through living a sanctifi ed life dominant culture. It is a bit unfair to successful so that we can address our moves one to be ashamed of how one empowered by the Holy Spirit. judge actions from 130 years ago with own problems with our own solutions has disobeyed God. The actions or Read again the last verse of this a modern moral lens, but I am willing using our own capital. failures to act according to God's will reading: 'For the payment of sin is to assume the goal of educating young We have a saying inside our tribal should lead one to regrets. It is then, death, but the gracious gift of God is people was meant to be a positive. company when it comes to community when one is powerless to resist temp- eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord' Regardless of the intentions of development: “In order to do one thing, tation, that the Holy Spirit can work [Romans 6:23 Middendorf translation]. the formation of the Indian Boarding you have to do everything.” There are wonders and moves one to seek a Savior. This gracious gift frees one from living Schools, the results were undeniably so many broken elements to our world It is then that the Spirit of God a life overwhelmed with fear, the fear tragic. The unmarked graves of thou- that only a concerted tribal effort fo- enters into the heart and the mind of of punishment or of death. Rather one sands of native children are only one cused on addressing our unique hous- the believer instilling faith in Jesus as lives fi lled with hope, peace and joy - of many tragedies that played out at ing, educational, health and emotional one's Savior. The Spirit of God set the now and always! both the schools and when the children needs will work. The boarding schools returned home. are a tough legacy to overcome, but our Many children were forcibly taken successful reawakening economically to boarding schools by the govern- and culturally will be the only way ment. Other native families chose to break the negative cycle left over from send children to the schools to escape the boarding school era. Stop Dumb Indians the desperate poverty that resulted When Teachers fail students and keep them from passing on to the next grade. Some parents go to the school board and complain. The school board passes the student. Both the parents and school board were never in the school with the student. The Story of Little Hill-A Winnebago Chief The school board passes the student. After that it gets worse. Since the stu- dent did not learn. Every grade after he doesn’t learn. Every year it gets worse. Both the parents and school board ruin the student for life! I could not live By David Smith with that. I asked a nurse, knowing you must take classes that prepare you for nurse’s In May of 1863, the Winnebago Little Hog left for Nebraska. While school. In High school she suggested these: 1 year Biology, ½ year Anatomy. Tribe was moved by from St. he was gone, Chief Little Hill lost ½ year Physiology, ½ year Microbiology, 1 year Chemistry. 1 year Algebra, 4 Paul, to Crow Creek, his whole family to the elements. years English composition. South Dakota. The trip down the Four of his children froze to death, I hope Indian schools and Indian parent talk about this, Stop ruining Indian River and up the Mis- and three died of starvation along kids academically. Stop dumb Indians. souri River took 25 days. Along with his wife of many years. When the way, they passed the Omaha he heard what happened to his P.S. Scientists says “active early learning before age 5 shapes the adult brain” Reservation by Black Bird bend. family at Crow Creek, he felt dev- Pat Greyhair/Maxiska Here, War Chief Little Priest made astated. But as a true Chief, he two Winnebago warriors drop off fi nished up his negotiations with the boat and swim inland to the the Omaha’s, and they agreed to Omaha village. These two men sell the Winnebago’s land on their were, Little Hog and John Omaha. northern border. Soon after the They were to meet with Omaha Council meeting was over with, Winnebago Snake Dance chiefs about the possibility of Chief Little Hill went into mourn- buying land from them so the ing. And he stayed in mourning Written by ; Les Painter, Sr. Winnebago’s could move down to for 4 years. North East Nebraska. The rest of When the rest of the Win- Although there many renditions of the song tells the story of what took place so the Winnebago’s went up to their nebago’s arrived in northeast snake dance in Native American Tribes long ago. new reservation located at Crow Nebraska in 1865, they paid their across America. The Winnebago Snake The leader represents the snake head, the Creek. The living conditions were respects to Little Hill. As much as Dance is to pay respects to the snake rest of the people follow in line. Next, horrible there, and the people had he loved his family, he also loved for helping the Winnebagos in a time of the leader imitates the snake by mov- nothing to eat, and many of them his people. His family died so he need. The function of the Snake Clan ing left to right like the movement of froze to death. Between, June of could help his people. This is what was to keep the ground or the surface the snake. Also the leader will direct the 1863 to June of 1865, some 673 tribal love for your family is about. of the earth clean in the villages. More people to separate to opposite sides of Winnebago people died. Little Priest said it best; importantly it’s members were to use the line and then follow the last dancer Chief Little Priest was asked “Ma-Ona made us Chiefs. And their special powers to perceive the ap- throw the tunnel made by the dancers. proach of enemies, against whom they by General Alfred Sully to scout the tribe always comes before our This particular part of the dance is im- were fi rst line of defense. So because of for him against the Northern own family. My friend Little Hill is portant because this represents the shed- this they remained humble until called . If he helped him, glad that his people have a new ding of the skin and starting a renewed upon. One time the Winnebago people he then would help get land from home. He told me his family will life. So this is where he will end up in a called upon the humble snake to help the Omaha’s for the Winnebago understand that. They are now in coil like a snake would do when it pro- with the sickness that came over the people. It hurt little Priest deep in their new home in the spirit world. tects itself. When the dancers are in the tribe. This snake had powerful medicine coil, the song will change and the dancer his heart to fi ght against his own This love of our people will always and the Winnebagos needed help. The will began to clap. This represents the brothers, but he didn’t want all his hold us together. When we quit brought gifts and feasted with the snake, celebration of a renewed life that the people to die at Crow Creek. So he loving our own people, then it is so in return the snake gave the medicine said he would scout for the U.S. time for us to die and be like the to cure the sickness. Days have gone by snake gave them. After the leader leads Calvary against the Lakota. The white man. Little Hill is strong, and the Winnebago thought of a way to them out of the coil and he moves left same time, Little Priest asked one and my heart will always think honor the snake and all he has done for to right again form lines of dancers. of the Chiefs to travel down to the of his sorrows. Ma-Ona will take them. They thought of how the snake This part of the dance is the highlight to open up fur- care of him now. For he is our could renew it’s life and start all over of the dance, where the people dance ther negotiations with the Omaha father.” again. They knew snake could do this to celebrate and jump over a stick that Chiefs. This had to be done secret- Little Priest also lost 2 family and the old ones liked the snake for that represent jumping over to the renewed ly, since the Winnebago’s already members at Crow Creek, and he reason, because that is what he did for life. So this will take place until all the escaped down the would later lose his life for fi ght- the people. The Winnebagos created this dancers jump over the stick. Then dance to Northeast Nebraska. ing against his own brothers, but dance to honor the snake and created ends with fi nal song that brings all the So when Little Priest went north he never forgot the love of family their song for the dance. They shared dancers together in the middle. and west to help General Sully either. this dance with neighboring tribes, This is the story I was told about the fi ght the Lakota, Little hill and describing it as a friendship dance. The Winnebago Snake Dance… Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, July 24, 2021 — Page 5 COMMUNITY NEWS

Winnebago Veterans Recipes:

Dandelion Greens

Find dandelions in an area that has not been treated with pesticides or her- Carolyn Fiscus bicides. Pick small green dandelion leaves; wash thoroughly. Boil washed leaves in pot in salt water for 1 hour; drain. Put into bowl. Eat whenever you want.

Inspired by other female HoChunk veterans, Carolyn Fiscus served as a staff sergeant within the Army Reserve for seven years while also Baked Squash working as an educator. She learned much of her knowledge of HoChunk Wash and clean a butternut or hubbard squash. Cut up squash into chunks. history from the late David Smith. Place chunks in a large pan. Place a slice of butter on each chunk and top with In the past Carolyn taught at the brown sugar to taste. Bake at 350 degrees until squash is easily pierced with a Tribal community college, and today fork. Allow to cool, then serve. Cinnamon is an optional addition. Carolyn instructs at the University of Nebraska Omaha in the Native American Studies Program. In 2019 she was named National Elder of the River Bread Year by the National Indian Educa- tion Association. 1.5 Cups Flour 1 Tablespoon of baking powder 1 Teaspoon of salt 1 Tablespoon of Sugar 1 Tablespoon of Shortening 1 Cup Water

Combine all ingredients until dough is pasty, do not knead. Pour dough into William S. Winneshiek greased frying pan; cover and cook over medium heat. When edge of bread is browning, turn, cover, and cook for about 20 more minutes.

Ho-Chunk aviator Lieutenant William S. Winneshiek, son of Bill P. Winneshiek served in the Army Air Force's 94th bomb group, 333rd bomber squadron. Winneshiek would complete an astounding 42 success- ful combat missions during the war, braving enemy fi ghters and fl ak over Nazi occupied Europe, and survived crash landing his damaged B-17. Winnebago Housing and Financial Services After the war, he was a career offi cer and became the highest ranking Ho- market Study survey Chunk in the military, reaching the rank of colonel. He retired in 1971, passing peacefully 24 years later.

Raquel Painter

“Sergeant Major Raquel Painter (Ret.). Ho-Chunk and Santee, Painter began her service in the marine corps in the 1980’s later serving overseas in both Iraq and Afghanistan in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and En- during Freedom. After her retirement in 2016, Painter began working with Hope for the Warriors, an organiza- tion that supports post-9/11 veterans and military families. Currently she works as the President and Chief Professional Offi cer of United Way of Onslow County. Photo credit to: Hope for the Warriors.” First twenty people to complete the survey will receive $20. All survey respondents will be entered in a drawing for a $100 cash prize!

HERE IS THE SURVEY LINK: https://www.surveymonkey.com/.../Win- nebagoTribalCommunity... Page 6 - Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, July 24, 2021 HONORING OUR WARRIORS

Roster of Company “A” and the 72. Chief Walker Watson, CPO, Oscar John - Veterans Participating in the First Armell, Arthur - Army Navy Celebration: *Self chosen name poking fun at Armell, Kenneth Waggoner, Chesleigh Uncles who stayed home like women and Armell, Sr. Cpl, Kenneth LeRoy - Army 1. Henry Ewing (Noop-hi-lo-ki-shke- children instead of going to war. Wilson - Air Force Waggoner, Frank C. gah) Two Linked Together Armell, Lawrence Waggoner, Perry F.O. - Navy 2. Little Priest (Hoonk-Xu-nu-gah) War of 1866 Armell, Ralph (Buddy) Waggoner, Raymond A. The Little Chief Armell, Raymond, Jr. Watson, General George 3. Norton White 1. George Carver (Mah-nah-pe-mah- Baker, Frank H. Jr. - Air Force 4. Henry B Kaup ni-gah) Walking Soldier Baker, Josephus Watson, CPO, Oscar John - 5. Mumford J. Street 2. Louis Brave (Carver) (Mo-la-jah- Baker, Wesley Navy 6. Thomas Emmerson hoo-gah) Comes to Visit the Big Bear, Louis White, Noah C. - Army 7. Henry Dekora (He-nah) (Wah-Xo- Earth Big Bear, Sam Whitebear, Mose pi-ni-gah) Fair Skin French- 3. John Brown (No-lu-Xo-nik-kah) Blakeslee, E. Frank - Navy Whitebeaver, Charles man Little Wood Clawer Blakeslee, MM, George H. - Whitebeaver, Reuben 8. South Wind (Ku-nu-Xe-de-gah) 4. John Fox (Mah-ni-kok-‘ksik-kah) Navy Whiteeagle, Mose Elder First Son The Fox Caramony, Issac - Army Whitesnake, Michael - Army 9. John Raymond (Mah-Xi-homp-hi- 5. Charles Houton (Mah-zi-hi-mah- Chamberlain, Alvin L. Wolf, James junh-hi-gah) Fourth Boy ni-gah) Earth Yellow As He Chamberlain, Wolfe, Wilbur J. Changes the Day Walks Donald (Toby) - Navy Yellow Cloud, Ted - Army 10. Robert Lincoln (Mah-nah-k’oh- 6. David McClusky (Che-nah-zhi-gah) Chief, Walter gah) Paws the Earth Standing Buffalo Clay, Levi 11. Farrier Young Calf (Che-neegk- 7. James Noble (Mo-chi-gah) Lives Clay, Reuben cee-gah) Young Calf on Ground Crosby, John Armell, Peter B. 12. Blacksmith Black Wolf (Shoonk- 8. Henry M. Rice, Interpreter (Nah- Davis, William, Jr. Bear, Leonard chunk-sep-gah) The Black gah) (Shoonk-wo-woonk-kah) DeCora, Abel, Sr. - Army Bear, Raymond - Army Wolf Bad Dog DeCora, Benjamin, Sr. Bear, William 13. Saddler Solomon Hill (Sah-le- 9. Henry Brown (Mah-Xi-ska-na- DeCora, David Clay, Christopher mah-ni-ga) Solomon zhing-gah) Stands on White Cloud DeCora, Elliott - Air Force , Leroy, Sr. - Army 14. Wag. John Hill (Ma-Xo-ki-wix- DeCora, Eugene DeCora, Dwayne - Army gah) He Circles the Heavens Civil War Veterans DeCora, John B. - Army DeCora, Kenneth (Kix) 15. Jackson Breeze DeCora, Levi † Eagle, Daniel P., Jr. - Army 16. Leon Ball 1. John Carriman (Wah-kahn-chunk- Earth, Charles A. - Army Fourcloud, Robert - Army 17. James Bird (Wi-jook-kah) The wo-gee-gah) He Strikes Earth, Charles O. - Army Funmaker, Nathanial - Army Cat Mysteriously Earth, Spencer - Army Harden, Thomas F. - Army 18. Henry Buchanan 2. John Hill (Xe-de-ni-shah-lahk- Earth, Warner - Army LaPointe, Peter J. - Army 19. Little Bird (Wah-nik-Xo-nu-nik- kah) The Wren Fields, Joseph - Army Lieb, Leroy kah) Little Bird 3. Joe Monager (Mah-ni-gah) He Who Richard Lois Frenchman, Lowry, Norman - Army 20. John Bonaparte Walks Sr. - Army/A.F. McKee, Joseph 21. Henry Brown (Mah-Xi-ska-na- 4. John Sherman (Nah-Xi-wah-mah- Funmaker, Adam. M. Nash, John A. - Navy zhing-gah) Stands on White shjah-gah) Strong Fourth Son †Greencrow, Harvey - Army Payer, S/Sgt. Louis - Army Cloud 5. Moses St. Cyr (Wahk’gis-ska-gah) Greyhair, Pete Payer, Stacy - Navy 22. Little Boyd (WeeX-ha-nah-se- White Medallion Greyhair, Theodore Payer, William - Navy gah) He Governs the Flight of 6. Simon Payer (Si-mo-gah) Simon Grizzleybear, Garland Picotte, Bernard Waterfowl Hall, Reuben - Army Rave, Clifford 23. John Crosby Spanish-American War Harden, Elwood - Army Rave, Donald - Marines 24. James Coffee Harden, Lucius Rave, Dwight M. - Army 25. Thomas Clay (He-zhoo-zhe-gah) Buchanan, Thomas Harden, Wilbur Rave, Elmer The Antlered One Lemmon, George J. Harden, William , Mitchell - Ma 26. Benjamin Chambers Lemmon, Henry Harris, Art rines † 27. Little Chief (Hoonk-Xu-nu-nik- LaMere, Don Harrison, Thomas Redhorn, Ira kah) Smaller Chief Russell, John Hayes, Louis Rice, John R. - Army † 28. Good Chief (Hoonk-ping-gah) Henry, Elias Rice, James N. - Air Force Good Chief World War I Henry, Joe Rogue, Charles, Jr. 29. Thomas Dekora (Ni-zhu-mah-ni- Hetrick, Jess Smith, Joseph gah) Walking Rain Armell, John, Jr. - Army Hidalgo, GM/2 Robert A. Smith, Sr., LaFlesche J. - 30. Wite Deville (Hoonh-ska-nik-kah) Armell, Raymond, Sr. - Navy Army White Bear Bear, Jesse Horn, Ben, Jr. - Air Force Snake, Sterling 31. John N. Devoin (Wak-che-Xi-ska- Big Bear, Louis Hunter, William, Sr. Snow, Chris, Jr. - Air Force gah) White Water Spirit , Henry Johnson, Ben Snowball, Harry C. - Air 32. George Eaton (Ho-ki-le-oon-gah) Bradford, William Kellar, MM, Willis - Navy Force The Standard Brave, Louis Kelsey, Alvin St. Cyr, David 33. Bad Earth (Shi-ong-ge-gah) Her- Brown, John Kelsey, Charles St. Cyr, Leo, Sr. - Air Force maphrodite* Brown, William Kelsey, Raliegh - Army St. Cyr, Richard R. - Air Force 34. Thomas Earthquake (Mah-hi- Brown, William McKinley Kelsey, Rawland St. Cyr, Sgt. W. Vincent - Ma gah-gah) Earthquake Carver, George (Walking Soldier) Kennedy, Eugene rines 35. Bright Feather (Wah-soo-woo-hi- Davis, Frank - Army Krause, Albert Sun, George, Jr. mah-ni-gah) He Who Thaws DeCora, Little Lakehouse, Walter, Sr. Tebo, TSGT Marvin - Air the Snow as He Walks DeCora, Paul, Sr. LaMere, Cornelius Force 36. Jake Holestone (Hagah-cho-kah- DeCora, Tall LaMere, George Curtis (also served in Vietnam) gah) Grandfather Third Son DeCorah, Henry LaMere, John Tebo, Ona L. - Army 37. William Hensley (Mah-Xi-wah- Deen, James E. LaMere, Moses Thomas, Alonzo J. - Army kon-chunk-kah) Holy Sky Earth, George LaMere, Peter, Sr. Thomas, George, Jr. 38. William Hatchet (Ho-bo-sinch- Ewing, Charles, LaMere, Wilson Thundercloud, Andrew, Jr. gah) Wind Blown Fourcloud, David, Sr. - Army LaVerdure, CPO, George A. - Twin, Raymond - Army 39. John Harrison Fox, John Navy Walker, Emmett, Sr. - Air 40. John Henry Free, William Lemmon, Fred R. Force 41. David Hemens Greyhair, Louis Lemmon, Hillard G. Walker, Thomas, Jr. - Navy 42. Isaac Horn Grizzleybear, Douglas Lemmon, Rue T. White Eagle, Edward - Army 43. James Horn Harden, Wilbur Lincoln, David, Jr. Whitebear, Walter - Army 44. Little Hog (Goo-X’goo-she-nik- Horak, Joseph Lincoln, Levi Whitebeaver, Wilbur- Coast kah) Little Hog Houghton, Charles Littlebeaver, Abraham * Guard 45. Edward Hagaga (Ha-ga-se-lech- Huffman, Glen Logan, Ed Whitewater, Edward - Army gah) Tall Third Son Johnson, Edward Logan, Elmer F. - Navy 46. John Johnson (Wah-Xo-pi-ni- Johnson, George Lowry, Benjamin C. - Army gah) The Frenchman Johnson, John P. Lowry, Martin Vietnam Era 47. George Lamb (Chah-ska-gah) Johnson, Matthew Mallory, Dudley The Lamb Kingsley, Pvt. Volney-Frass - Mallory, Louis, Sr. Baker, Karl - Navy 48. Thomas Leigh (Jomp-hah-ki- Army Mallory, Robert - Coast Bass, SP4 Taylor J. - Army wah-lace-gah) Sees With a Flash LaMere, Charles Guard Bird, Francis, Jr. - Army 49. Charles Mix LaMere, John McKee, Harold Bird, Marvin, Sr. 50. Large Man (No-loox-Xo-gah) Littlebear, Dave - Army McKee, Vernie Blackwell, Steven Edward- Claws Wood Londrosh, Alva (Big) Nash, Donald P. - Army Army 51. John Nichols (He-dah-ooh-gah) Londrosh, Alvin Nash, Glendale P. - Navy Bruce, SP4 Richard R. - Army 52. James Ox (Che-zhan-ki-gah) Lowry, Lyman - Army Nash, James A. - Army Bumann, “Chuck” Lone Buffalo Louis, Buchanan Nash, Maurice J. - Navy Cleveland, Matthew, Sr.-Army 53. John Omaha Mallory, Thomas Nash, Jr., Sgt. Robert F. - Crosby, Emmett 54. John Priest (Ku-nu-Xe-de-nik- Mallory, Tom Army DeCora, Levi - Army kah) Small First Son McClusky, David Painter, John, Jr. - Army DeCora, Paul, Jr. - Marines 55. sGood Preacher (Ho-chi-chi- McKee, Byron Payer, Edward, Sr. DeCora, Randy - Air Force pah-zee-gah) Boy With Light McKee, Howard Payer, SGT. Louis - Army DeCora, Richard T. - Army Brown Hair Merrick, Dan Payer, Stacy, Jr. DeCora, Russell, Jr. - Army 56. Henry M. Rice, Interpreter (Nah- Nash, George - Army Pelky, Edmore Dick, Norbert - Navy gah) The Tree Neibuhr, Lawrence Rave, Henry T. Earth, Gerben D. - Army 57. Myron Soul (Shi-ong-ge-nik-kah) Noble, James Rave, John Easu, Daniel A. - Army The small Hermaphrodite* Priest, Henry Rave, Mose Ely, Wyatt Richard - Navy 58. Milton Snow (Xung-mah-ni-gah) Priest, Norbert Redhorn, John, Jr. - Army Free, Virgil - Army Swift Walking Sound Ricehill, Henry - Army Garcia, Frank - Marines 59. John Snyder (Je-jech-gah) Blue Ricehill, William Sine, Sgt. Carson A. - Navy Garcia, Sam - Army Jay Roenfeldt, Harold (also served in Korean War - Gomez, Calvin 60. Mike Shorty (Wo-zheep-gah) Russell, Jake Army) Goodteacher, Lonnie Wood Clawings Seymour, Louis Smith, Gustave Greencrow, Leroy 61. George Sap (Mah-nah-Xe-gah) Sharpback, Peter Smith, Waukon Hemsley, Henry - Navy Clamours Loudly to the Earth Simpson, Oliver Snake, George Houghton, Louis, Jr. - Army 62. James Sherry (Mah-ni-gee-ke-le- Sine, Charles Snow, Christopher, Sr. Huffman, Ted gah) Starts at a Walk Snow, Christopher, Sr. - Snow, Louis, Sr. Humphrey, Bob 63. James Seaton (Wak-kon-ska- Army Snowball, Edward Kelsey, Alvin - Army gah) White Snake Snowball, Charles St. Cyr, Louis Koudsen, Jr., SP5, Starling B. 64. Clark Thompson St. Cyr, Leo Sun, George, Sr. - Army 65. James Twins (Wah-le-chah-wah- St. Cyr, Louis Tebo, Sam, Sr. - Army LaMere, Anthony J. † nik-kah) Smaller Twin Twin, Joseph Thomas, Howard - Navy LaMere, Daryl 66. Green Thunder (Wah-kon-jah- Waggoner, Perry LeRoy Thomas, Lawrence, Jr. LaMere, David - Navy cho-gah) Green Thunder Walker, Arthur Thomas, Peter LaMere, John F. 67. Asa White (Wah-pah-hi-hah-ni- West, Arthur Thomas, William - Army LaMere, Laverne Harold - gah) Armed with Sharp White, Felix, Sr. Thompson, Lloyd R. Army Weapons Whitesnake, George - Army Twin, Francis LaRose, Richard 68. Raised Wind (Wing) (Ah-hoo-loo- Whitewater, Leonard Van Cleave, Milton Littlewalker, Leroy - Marines ung-gah) Raises His Wings Whittied, William Littlewalker, Alfred - Army Logan, David 69. Green Cloud (Mah-Xi-cho-gah) Wolfe, George Littlewalker, Steven - Air Logan, Edward - Army Green Cloud Yellowbank, James Force Lonewolf, Charles - Navy 70. Isaac White Watson, Jr., Gen. George -Air Mallory, Arnold - Marines 71. White Wolf World War II Force Mallory, Grover Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, July 24, 2021 — Page 7 HONORING OUR WARRIORS

McCauley, Donald, Jr. Frenchman, Francis Marines McKee, PFC Norman C. - Frenchman, Richard, Jr. Ricehill, Charles US Marine Corps Army Green, Anthony - Army Ricehill, Daniel 1. Sharon Buchanan Morris, Martin Green, Antoine Ricehill, Ervin Old Coyote, Kenneth Green, Charles Ricehill, Herbert, Sr. - Air 2. Merci Earth Hinzo Olsen, Kendall - Air Force Green, Daniel Force 3. Dorothy W. McGuire Painter, Ronald - Army Green, Edmore Ricehill, Leon † 4. Barbara Whitehead Payer, Larry - Navy Green, George Russell, Abernezer Payer, Roger Green, Wesley, Sr. - Army Russell, David O’Rourke Rave, Charles Greencrow, Steve Scott, Timothy S. Rave, Dallas Greyhair, Charles Sheppard, Samuel US Navy Rave, Dwayne - Marines Greyhair, Pat Sine, Morris Redhorn, Ivan - Marines Harden, Bill Smith, Emery 1. Beth Johnson Reynolds, Arthur Harden, Elwood - Army Smith, George W. - Army 2. Genevieve Lowry Reynolds, Clarence Harden, Frederick Smith, John Ross, Brad - (Air Force) Harden, Henry Smith, Michael P. - Army Johnson Russell, David Priest - Army Harden, Regis - Navy Smith, Robert K. - Marines 3. Fontaine Rice Smith, Emery J. - Army Harden, Ross Snake, Darren - Army 4. Brooke Bass Smith, Michael Harold, John Snake, John Smith, Robert K. - Marines Harrison, Charles Snake, Walter 5. Abigail Lonewolfe Snake, Reuben A., Jr. Harrison, Victor Snow, Christopher, Jr. Mousseu Snow, James - Army Hensley, William Snow, Don 6. Komiko D. Tubbs, 3rd Snow, Louis, Jr. Hinman, Dave Snow, Joe St. Cyr., Michael L. - Army Hook, Robert G. Snow, Peter Martin-Navy Class Petty Offi cer, USS Sullivan, Spencer Horn, David Snowball, Clifford Harry S. Truman Tebo, Frank Horn, Melvin, Sr. Snowball, John

Tebo, Richard Houghton, John Snowball, Thurman Thomas, Joseph Andrew - Howard, John Charles St. Cyr, Carey - Navy US Coast Guard Army John, Harold St. Cyr, Edward 1. Kathy Tebo Thomas, Larry John, Russell St. Cyr, Leo Thomas, Leroy Johnson, Henry F. St. Cyr, Levi 2. Bernadette Belille Thomas, Pa/3C, Ray Alan Johnson, Phillip St. Cyr, Mitchell - Navy Kearnes, David St. Cyr, Theodore Thomas, Rick Kelsey, Raleigh Sun, Clarence Thomas, Ron Kennedy, Bruce - Navy Sun, James, Sr. Thunder Cloud, Andrew Lakehouse, Walter, Jr. Tasso, Elliott Van Berkum, Mark LaMere, Delford Tebo, Louis, Jr. Operation Desert Shield Waggoner, Duane LeRoy LaMere, Frank Tebo, Sam, Jr. Walker, Alan B. - Marines LaMere, John - Army Thomas, Michael O. Alaniz, AMH2 Ira L. - Navy• Walker, Benjamin - Army LaMere, Mose Thomas, Ray Beltrán, SPC (E-4), Mayan-Army Walker, Michael R. - Marines LaMere, Peter, Jr. Twin, Jacob Walker, Michael T. LaMere, Vernie Twin, Jake Bridge, Sgt. Durand T.-Army• Walker, Terry W. - Air Force Lewis, Frank Twin, Jasper Rave, Cpl, Andreww S.- Marines West, Edward - Marines Lewis, Grant Twin, Melvin Sharpback, Scott A.* White, Frank - Air Force Lewis, James G. - Navy Twin, Raymond Van Berkum, John, Jr. - Navy Whitewater, Donald Lewis, Kenneth E.A. Twin, Solomon Wood, Larry Lincoln, Dan, Sr. Twin, Walter Yellowcloud, Alvis Lincoln, Kenny Walker, Garrett Gulf War I Lincoln, Richard Walker, Llewellyn (Thunder) Winnebago Veterans Littlewalker, Matthew Walker, Thomas, Jr. - Navy Littlewolf, John Ware, Kent, Sr. - Marines Cleveland, LCpl Harold, Jr.-Marines Adame, SSGT, Mark-Air Loera, Fernando (Jack) White Eage, Orville Cleveland, PFC Melodie L.-Army Force Loera, Franasco White Eagle, Moses Hinman, Cp. (E-4), Louis A., Alan, Garner - Army Logan, Herman, Sr. White Snake, Orville Jr. - Marines Armell, Robert P. Lonewolfe, Jeremiah White, Bob Armell, Eric D. Mallory, Charles White, Eugene Payer, PFC Damon - Army Armell, Lavern - Marines Maney, James White, Felix, Jr. Petite, Miskoo B. - Navy Armell, Laverne Maney, Pat White, Joe Tebo, LCpl Randy - Marines Armell, Louis Masquat, Cpl. Kenneth J. - White, Justin Tipton, Sgt. Sherman Dale - Armell, Oliver Marines White, Kenneth Armell, Prosper Masquat, Francis Whitebear, Walter Air Force Armell, Robert - Army Masquat, Melvin Whitebeaver, Charles Thomas, FN Jeff - Navy Bayer, Leonard McCauley, Don, Jr. Whitebeaver, Reuben Walker, LCpl Emmett, Jr.-Marines Bearskin, Reuben McCauley, Don, Sr. Whitebeaver, Wilbur Beaver,Dennis McGillis, Ben Whitebeaver, Wilbur, Jr. Belille, George Alan, Jr. - McKee, Albert Whitewater, Luther Iraq-Afghanistan Era Navy McKee, Anson Whitewood, Joe Belille, George Alan, Sr. McKee, Joe Whitner, Mark Armell, Aric “Dusty” Big Bear, John McKee, Martin Wilcox, John Big Bear, Joseph - Army McKee, Melvin Williams, Norvel Bird Neclkace, Jesse Big Bear, Lawrence McKee, Mike Wolf, Benny Cook, Leanna Big Fire, Harold, Sr. McKee, Morris Wolf, John Doehoefer, Britiny -National Guard Big Fire, Henry - Navy McKee, Nathaniel Wolf, Reuben Doenhoefer, Skylar Bird, James McKee, Raymond Wolf, Richard Joe Bird, Jerome McKenna, Daryl, Sgt. Wolfe, Cpl. Dan - USMC - National Guard Blackhawk, Bryan J. - Ma USMC Iraq Young Thunder, Bill Doxey, Jared - Army Young Thunder, Lester rines McQuire, Cpl. Michael T. - Drapeau-Snow, Andrea “Bea” Blackhawk, Eugene - Army Marines Zach, Jr., Leonard Blackhawk, Harvey McQuire, E-2, John A. - Air Zach, Sr., Leonard - Marines Blackhawk, John W. - Ma Force Frazier, Chucky rines Mickedite, Frank Free, Tremayne Bridge PFC, Benjamin L. Mickedite, Robert WOMEN VETERANS Staff Sergeant Jacobs, Jay K. Bridge Spc, Alan T. Money, William P. Brown, Adam Morgan, Lance - Army - U.S. Air Force Brown, Arnold - Army Reserves US Army Johnson, Jason H. Brown, Edwin One Horn, Ben 1. Debra Ann DeCora Kearnes, Jason - Army Brown, Herman, Jr. Old Coyote, Edwina - USAF Lance, John Brown, Herman, Sr. Payer, Alex 2. Caroline Frenchman Brown, Ralph Payer, Hillard - Marines 3. Gina Snow Johnson Mark, Adam E. Buchanan, Amos PFC Mazur, Steven J. - Army Payer, Simon 4. Edith Harden Owens Buchanan, Bill Payer, Stacey - Army Payer, Sandy Buchanan, Donald Payer, Stacy, Sr. 5. Alice Jane Hatchet Quagon, Elijah - Marines Buchanan, Lawrence Payer, William - Army Mullin Buchanan, Thomas Pelkey, Dave 1st Sergeant Reynolds Painter, 6. Geraldine Kelsey Buckmann, Bill Pelkey, Jr., LeRoy F. - Army Raquel - Marines Cassman, Arthur Picotte, Cameron Alsberg Smith, Vernon L.-Army Reserves Cassman, Francis Pilcher, Matthew 7. Wanda Kelsey Sollner Snow, Christian Cassman, Thomas Pinnick, Gerald — Army Chief, John D., Jr. Ponce, David Benjamin - 8. Regina Lowry St. Cyr, C. Charles “C-Boy” Chief, John, Jr. Army Littlewolf - National Guard Clay, Thomas Pretendseagle, Daniel F. 9. Ruby Miera St. Cyr, Joey - National Guard Cleveland, Adley Priest, Cleve Cleveland, Albert Priest, Walton 10. Mary Ruth Myers Thomas, Simon Cleveland, Harold, Sr. Prophet, Alex 11. Regina Smith Brown Webster, Shelby Cleveland, Leroy, Jr. Rainman, Homer 12. Cheryl D. Smith Winneshiek, Damon Cleveland, Virgil Raisewing, Ollie Whittenbrook, Korena Ashley Coco, Gabriel J. - Army Rambin, Robert Lee - Navy 13. Teresa M. Smith Cotter, Lawrence W. - Rave, Alan 14. Velma T. Alaniz - Marines Army Rave, Alan 15. Mary M. Renfer Crosby, Jonah Rave, Cpl, Lance D. - Marines Current Active Duty Crosby, Kenneth 16. Shelby Webster Rave, Eugene Service People Cutler, Larry Rave, Gayland 17. Renee Hansen Daker, Frank Rave, Gordon 18. Lori Fourcloud Davis, Frank Rave, Mike Aldrich, Sky DeCora, Charles Claude - Rave, Morris Bassette, Jr., Anthony Marines Rave, Sr. Duncan US Air Force DeCora, Conrad Rave, Willard Blackdeer, Xavier - Marines DeCora, Jim Rave, Wilmot, Sr. 1. Reva DeCora Barta Neff, Greg “Sonny”-US Army DeCora, Keith - (76-79) Raymond, Charles, III 2. Juanita Maney Neff Ross, Trisha - Air National Guard Peace Time, Marines Raymond, Charles, Jr. 3. Kimberly Skrabacz Security Forces DeCora, Kelton Raymond, George DeCora, Matthew Raymond, John 4. Dorothy T. Free Snake, Elijah-US Army DeCora, Richard Redhorn, Iler 5. Norma J. Hidalgo St. Cyr, Jerilee - Army Reserves DeCora, Russell, Sr. Redhorn, Ivan Ulmer DeCora, Thos Redhorn, Joe III *Indicates died while on active duty. DeCora, Ward Redhorn, Joe, Sr. 6. Emma LaMere DeCora, Wilbur Rice, Charles Noble - Marines 7. Shannon Wright †Indicates killed in action. Earth, Jonathan - Army Rice, Henry •Indicates served in both Earth, Oscar 8. Linae Littlethunder Rice, John Babe-Marines Operation Enry, Elias Rice, Louis-Army Bigfi re Free, Carl Desert Shield and Gulf Rice, Melvin-Army 9. Kristin Ross VanLoon Free, Jesse Rice, Robert “Bobwire” War I. Free, Norman - Army Page 8 - Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, July 24, 2021 ANNUAL HOMECOMING CELEBRATION THROWBACKS

Former longtime Winnebago Indian News Editor Jerome LaPointe pictured in the 90’s at Powwow Royalty in the 90’s during Grand Entry for the Annual Winnebago Homecoming the annual homecoming celebration. Celebration.

An up-close look at these beautiful dancers from the Jingle Dress category in the 90’s.

Winnebago Veterans fl ags retrieved during the 90’s homecoming celebration.

Can you recognize any familiar faces? The variety of dancers and their regalia is such a sight to see.

Pictured is the Women’s Fancy Shawl category from the 90’s powwow celebration.

Pictured is the Men’s Traditional category from the 90’s powwow celebration.

Do you remember this performance in the 90’s? Brian Hamill performed at the annual homecoming celebration. A great capture from the 90’s Grand Entry. Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, July 24, 2021 — Page 9 TRIBAL HISTORY

Chief Little Priest: The Last Of The Breed First Recorded Celebration of the Winnebago Nation

BY DAVID LEE SMITH By David Lee Timothy Smith Ho-Chunk Tribal Historian In 1634 Governor Samuel de Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska traded. Games were played such as Champlain of New dispatch a Lacrosse, Racing, Swimming, Target French Voyager name Jean Nicolet on I’d like to dedicate this story to all nebago. After spending a cold winter Throwing with the Spear, Knife, and a trip into the uncharted timberlands Bow and Arrow. Also played was the our veterans, past and present. From in South Dakota, bands of west of Michigan to look for the moccasin game, dice game, hand to the Algonquin Wars of the 1620’s and Miniconjou fought a revenge with Chief Little Priest at Honey Creek Tribe of Indians known as, “People of hand combat and other games. Night with the Potowatomies. To the war on the Sea”. The 28 year old Frenchman on the Missouri River. Fifteen days time was reserved for singing and Terror in Afghanistan. If it wasn’t for was given the title of “French Com- later on May 15, Chief Little Priest dancing. our veterans, we would cease to exist missary” for New France. Governor All 12 Major clans were there. The as a people. Winnebago people tend annihilated a war party of Tetonwan Champlain had heard a lot about this Lakota near George Snake’s old resi- Thunder, Eagle, Hawk, Pigeon, Bear, to forget that today. This is not a cel- strange tribe of Indians who ruled the Wolf, Buffalo, Water Spirit, Elk, Deer, dence near the Winnebago/Omaha ebration of contests and giveaways, Forrest lands south of Fish and Snake. Also in attendance southern reservation border. Arrow- but a celebration in honor of the and west of . There were the 48 sub clans. Each clan took last true war-chief of the Ho-Chunk heads are still found at the battle was also another reason why Gover- their place in the sacred circle. The people. The blood that he spilled in site. By the end of Spring 1865, the nor Champlain wanted Jean Nicolet Winnebago’s perform many dances 1866, is the reason we are still on buffer zone between the Omahas and to visit the western unknown. He at their Celebration and Pow-Wow. the reservation today. various Sioux bands was established. wanted him to establish peace be- They done the Scalp dance, Green Little Priest (Hoonk-Hoo-No-Kaw) And Sioux raids into Omaha territory tween the Upper Great Lake Tribes Corn Dance, Captain Death Dance, was the son of Mor-ah-tshay-kaw came to a stop. who were at war with the “Nation of Welcome Dance, Soldier’s Dance, the Sea”. Without peace, Champlain (the traveler). His father was also The Sioux at this time began to Begging Dance, Buffalo Tail Dance, knew it would be dangerous for any known as Little Priest and was a consider Chief Little Priest “Big Medi- Farewell Dance, Pleasure Dance, Buf- cine”. Because he always accepted trader to travel in the Upper Great falo Headdresses Dance, Bear Healing village chief at Lake Koshkonong . The Winnebago’s at the time in in 1829. Hoonk-Hoo- death every time they encountered Dance, Two Step Love Dance, Wild were involved in trade wars with the Rice Dance, Fish Dance, Pipe Dance, No-Kaw was born and raised at the him and his warriors. After the fi ght near the site of George Snake’s, Little Huron, Beaver, Chippewa, Potawa- Swan Dance for Virgins, Bird Dance, Koshkonong village and became tomi, and Ottawa Nations of the Priest, his son John Priest, his broth- Two Legged Animal Dance, Marriage war-chief in 1844, when the Ho- Upper Michigan peninsula. The Win- er Grey Wolf and about 70 other Win- Dance, Bean Dance, The Eagle Dance, Chunks were residents of the Neutral nebago’s linguistically different from nebagoes enlisted in Company “A”, of’ The Snake Dance, Flute Dance, Me- Ground in Northeast (1840-46). their Algonquian neighbors, resented the Fort Omaha Scouts at Decatur, morial Dance, Wolf Dance, and the He signed the treaties of 1846-1855. these people for intruding into North- Spear and Shield Dance. Nebraska. Little Priest remarked, In 1862, Little Priest, Hounka ern Wisconsin to trade and hunt. On reaching Lake Winnebago, Jean “that it hurt him deep in his heart to (Winneshiek’s son), and a dozen oth- The Winnebago’s were already ex- Nicolet dressed himself in a robe of ers were at the Lower Sioux Agency fi ght his own brothers, but he wanted ploiting the area for furs and did not damask, all strewn with fl owers when the Santee Outbreak started. to bring peace to his people, because want to operate through intermediar- and birds of many colors, for he still They joined the Santee-Dakota when he did not want to move again. ies when dealing with the Europeans. thought that this “Nation of the Sea” they attacked the American settle- At fort Omaha, the Scouts were The almost continual state of warfare where Chinese. As he approached ment at New Ulm. After the battle, issued uniforms, guns, ammunition, which characterized Winnebago and the big Winnebago village at Doty Is- the small force returned to their Blue horses and provisions. Then they Algonquian relations during this land in Lake Winnebago, he fi red two period and beyond may have pre- Earth settlement. Since Little Priest proceeded westward, through Fort pistols that he carried on his person. contact historical precedent, but the was war-chief, he tried to enlist Kearny, Julesburg, Fort Laramie, This alone frightened the women and confl ict was intensifi ed by the infl ux Ho-Chunk warriors in the war. He Wyoming, to a part known as Deer children, but the men stood their of Algonquian tribal groups into pres- even organized a soldiers lodge and Creek. From there they went north ground. The news of his coming ent day Wisconsin during the early quickly spread to other Winnebago held meetings concerning America’s into where they encountered Red Cloud’s band of Oglala Lakota, 17th century. villages and over 5000 warriors of wrongs and abuses they infl icted on Jean Nicolet left the fi rst with some Northern , North- the Winnebago Nation assembled to Ho-Chunk people. He did his best week of July and ascended the St. ern Arapohoes, and Itazipco Lakota. meet him in council. Jean Nicolet to arouse their fi ghting spirits. But Lawrence River. From there he trav- This battle was known as the Battle of was probably disappointed that these the older chiefs, such as Waukon-Ha eled to Lake Neppissing and to Lake . Chief Little Priest again strange Indians were not Chinese, but Ga, Good Thunder, La Sallier, Good Huron. In August he made it to the he opened fur trade talks with them distinguished himself in battle and Heart, Four Cloud, Yellow Bank and Mackinac Island. This was on the nevertheless. was wounded in the leg while leading Little Decorah wanted peace and shores of , at the The ten day celebration was going a charge against the enemy. since Little Priest respected the wis- Sault St. Marie area. From there he on when Jean Nicolet arrived on Doty dom of his elders, war was called off. After this battle, the Ho-Chunks headed south down Lake Michigan to Island. Most of the head offi cials of This was a big disappointment for acted as an escort to an emigrant the village on the Menom- the Winnebago Tribe wore their tra- the Santee-Dakota, because if the band of 35 wagons on their way to inee River. After consulting with the ditional headgear and clothing, which Ho-Chunks were at their side, they San Francisco. They accompanied Menominee‘s about the “The Nation of is the scalp lock and embroidered could of captured Fort Ridgley and this train as far west as the Big Horn the Sea”, he headed south down the deerskin dress, highly decorated with Fox River which fl ows into Green Bay. the town of New Ulm. Resentment Mountains. Returning from this ex- dyed quills, feathers, and When he was two days journey from soon broke out between the two pedition they were stationed at Fort shells. These were the same people the “Nation of the Sea”, he dispatched groups. And this resentment and Tyndall on the Power River. Then that Governor Champlain met in one of his Huron guides to bring tid- hatred ripened into open hostility came the skirmish on the Power 1614 at . They spoke the ings for peace to these strange people third major language of the Western between 1863-67. In 1863, the Ho- River, the day Chief Little Priest’s he wanted to meet. This Huron war- , the “Siouan”. At their Chunks were moved to their new medicine ran out. While out looking for horses, Little Priest and the oth- rior carried a whiter wampum belt of council, the Winnebago’s informed reservation at Crow Creek, South peace and a sacred pipestone pipe, ers encountered a band of Tetonwan, Nicolet through one of his Huron Dakota. After seeing some of their two instruments of peace recognized probably Oglala Lakota. A fi re fi ght interpreters, that many miles to the people die from starvation, Little all over the Great Lakes area. The west was a great river over which they Priest and his band, and Winnesheik began whereas Chief Little Priest be- Huron envoy was well received when came separated from his companions, traveled to other nations that lived and his group escaped down the Mis- the Winnebago’s heard that a white further west. The Winnebago’s were which consisted of his sons, John souri to the Omaha Reservation in man who wanted to meet them. They referring to their allies, the Dakota Priest, Walking Priest, and James Northeast Nebraska. dispatched several young men, prob- Sioux along the Mississippian River. In the summer of 1863, Chief’ Bird. The Lakota remember that day ably Bear Clan members, to go and The Winnebago’s and Huron guides Little Priest and 46 other warriors clearly for they have a song sung in meet this great “Manitou” and carry probably spoke using the trade lan- enlisted in a Nebraska Cavalry Regi- honor of Ho-Chunk Chief Little Priest. his baggage. guage of the Western Great Lakes and ment and fought with General Alfred After becoming separated, Little Priest The Winnebago’s at the time were that was the Chippewa tongue. Sully against the Teton-Lakota at fl ed to some boulders with the Lakota having one of their major ceremonies At the end of the council meeting, the Battle of Heart River in North in hot pursuit. After his horse was of the year. This was on the Fall Equi- the Winnebago’s had a big feast for nox. The corn crop was in, the fi sh Dakota. This Ho-Chunk contingent shot out from under him, he stood Jean Nicolet and his men. At one caught and smoked the beans and continued westward with General between two huge rocks and fought banquet, it was reported that they the enemy for hours. Little Priest squash dried and stored, the had 120 Beavers, 10 Moose, and huge Sully, when he marched to the region was harvested, pemmican was made of the Yellow Stone in late 1863. was shot four times, one through clay pots of wild rice. Listed below is and stored, and wild vegetable’s pick a record of what they ate during their In August of 1864. Chief Little the body, one above the right lung, and two in the left shoulder. Even and stored, wild game was dried and Ten Day Fall Equinox Ceremony, get Priest’s Company of Winnebago smoked. This was also a time for one with all those wounds, Chief Little together, and Pow-wow. Scouts were placed under Captain of their Major Medicine dances; a fall Priest managed to kill nine Lakota Dog with wild onions and hominy. Christian Stuff, an able cavalry trading fair with other tribes was on, warriors including their war chief and Venison, with red Indian corn and leader out of Fort Omaha Nebraska. and a huge Pow-wow where the Win- wounded many others. beans. On August 10, Little Priest and his nebago’s perform all their dances for Beaver, with wild rice. The Lakota claim in their song Scouts led the charge against the the people. Winnebago’s from , Elk, with wild onion, goose foot, that he changed himself into a “Griz- Miniconjou Lakota at the Killdeer Iowa and all over Wisconsin were and white Indian corn. zly Bear”, and stood his ground as Mountains in North Dakota. Five coming in and pitching their Chi-po- Raccoon, with wild carrots, herbs, days later on August 15, they battled a Grizzly Bear would. White people ta-kays and long house’s all over Doty wild onions, and wild potatoes. bands of the Tetonwan and Northern would say this was impossible, Island and on the Western Shores Surgeon, roots, and wild rice. Cheyenne at the Battle of the Little but not to Indian people who know of the little Lake. Visiting tribes of Bear, with wild potatoes, squash, Missouri River in Eastern Montana. about Indian Medicine. Little Priest the Dakota Sioux, the Illinois, a few and beans. By late fall of 1864, 22 more Ho- was carried back to the fort with his Shawnee, the Upper Mississippian Moose people from Aztalan, Menominee’s, Chunk warriors enlisted in Company trophies, which consisted of the war Fish, with wild tubers. and the Winnebago bands from the C, and 24 in Company D, of Fort chiefs horse, his rifl e, shield, and his Muskrat, Duck, Geese, wild plant Effi gy Mounds, the ’s, the Io- Omaha’s, Nebraska Veterans Bat- bear skin, all big medicine. When food and berries. way’s, and the ’s were also talion and joined their War Chief his warriors reached the fort, they After the ten day celebration, the in attendance. In more peaceful Winnebago’s begin leaving for their when he fought the Tetonwan, performed the Grizzly Bear dance to times, many Algonquian Tribes from homes all through Wisconsin, Illi- Ihanktoneanna and Wehpetonwan heal his wounds. After recovering somewhat, his Ho- Canada and Michigan would have nois, and Eastern Iowa. There allies bands of Sioux at Whitestone Hill, been there too. But the Winnebago’s Chunk warriors brought him home also left for home. Men left with new North Dakota. While Little Priest was were now at war with these tribes. to the reservation where he died of wives, women with new husbands, away that fall. Other Ho-Chunk war- So what the Fall Equinox Ceremony his wounds on September 12, 1866. people left with many trade goods, riors joined the Omaha and stopped amounted too was a huge get together and all were blessed by the Medicine His remains were buried in a small the Miniconjou and Sicanga at the of the people and a huge Pow-wow, Dances that they held. Jean Nicolet mound in the Winnebago area. His Battle of Homer Hills (Present day, and were the Holy people renewed stayed in the area for the winter and brother, now Chief Grey Wolf called Beer Can Hill). These same warriors their faith in the Creator. left for home in the spring. This was also had a running battle with the a council of all the clans down at This type of Ceremony was going the last major get together for the Miniconjou near Mondamin, Iowa. the Big Bear Hollow council house, on before the Historic record. There’s Winnebago Tribe for War Fare and According to tribal legends, the lake and proposed a celebration in honor a mention of it in the Legends of Red Small Pox would soon becoming and north of Mondamin ran red with the of his death. Besides honoring their Horn the Great, and he lived over they will pay a heavy toll in human blood of the Sioux. Ho-Chunk, and great War Chief. They also honored 1100 years ago. Winnebago’s and life. But according to Jesuit records Omaha warriors. all veterans of Company A, Omaha other people from different tribes for 1640-50, Baqueville de la Poth- came to to look for wives Chief Little Priest returned home Scouts, Nebraska Volunteers. erie’s History of Early New France, or husbands at this time. It was also in December and led the charge. Many veterans have since fol- and the personal papers of Nicholas a huge fair were people traded their Then the Ho-Chunks fought the lowed the road that Chief Little Priest Perrot in 1640, plus Winnebago’s vegetable products for skins or wild legends of this time, the Winnebago’s Oglala and Miniconjou Lakota near walked at death. And they should not meat. They also traded for clothing were having their annual Celebration the site of present day Winnebago be forgotten. These veterans should be honored with traditional song and with dyed porcupine quill work, and in the fall of 1634, the time of the Fall on January 5. After regrouping, the sea shells, and Basket made out of dance, not all contests and giveaways Equinox. And today the Winnebago’s same Lakota bands met Chief Little Birch Bark. Moccasins, bow and ar- or else we will lose the real meaning are still celebrating the fall dances at the battle of Winnebago Hills, one rows, stone headed war clubs, spears, of Chief Little Priest’s death. and get together, and renewing our mile west of the present town of Win- head dresses, knives, were also faith in Ma-Ona the Creator. Page 10 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, July 24, 2021 COMMUNITY NEWS

EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE FROM Obituary and Tribute to THE FAMILY OF CORA NICHOLASA Cora Nicholasa (de la Peña) "Nicky" Solomon "NICKY" SOLOMON WINNEBAGO, Neb. Cora "Nicky" Solomon, 88, of The Cora Nicholasa "Nicky" Solomon for her; Dr. Winters; Dr. Atluri; Cindy Al- Winnebago, Nebraska died peacefully on April 27, family would like to thank everyone drich, Emergency Medical Services Di- 2021 at Winnebago Treaty Hospital (Twelve Clans who was there for us, both near and rector and EMS staff, Louie Fourcloud, Unity Hospital).Services were held Saturday, May far at the time of our loss, and all and Cari Hinrickson, who brought her 1, 2021 at Ho-Chunk Community Center in Win- those who continue with prayers and home from Omaha with such great care; nebago, with Mr. Nate Merrick offi ciating. Burial thoughtful support as we grieve the loss Christine Kay, Dietician and Nutrician services were at Evergreen Cemetery, Walthill, NE, of our mother, grandmother, great- Supervisor - we want to thank you for with arrangements under the direction of the Win- grandmother, auntie, and friend. First, surprising us with nourishments each nebago Wake and Burial Program in coordination a huge thank you to Uncle Nate and day; Jason Lawrence, Environmental with Munderloh Funeral Home of Pender, NE. Beverly Merrick, for always being there Services Director, and custodial staff Cora "Nicky" was born on February 11, 1933 for her and our entire family through Duran Blackfi sh, Adam Harlan, Jeremy to Maximo Reyes dela Pena and Ruth Bernadette both the good times and the challenges Bear, and Drake Gorrin - thank you for Armell, at the home of her grandfather, Louis H. throughout her life. We could not have keeping every area topnotch clean. your Armell, located on the Oliver Armell allotment, Win- done it without you both beside us, words of kindness, and making us feel nebago Nebraska. as well as your family members who welcome; Danelle Smith, CEO, Sharon After losing her father at a very young age, she generously have been with us all along. Frenchman, CAO, Laura Gamble, COO was primarily raised by her mother in the home of Thank you to everyone who joined with . . . Your loving care, respectfulness, ac- her grandfather, Louis Armell. Nicky was strongly family in her fi nal days at the hospital commodations, and sensitivity toward infl uenced by her grandfather’s good works and honorable teachings she often spoke to offer your prayers and kind words the family made a huge difference for of throughout her life. Nearing her teenage years, she and her sister were moved and healing laughter at times. You us when we needed it most. Thank you to California to reside with her father’s family while her mother worked long hours. know who you are, and we are forever for honoring her in all these ways; we There she remained until graduating high school in 1951 from Brawley Union High grateful for each and every one of you. will always remember and be grateful School in southern California. Nicky graduated at the very top of her high school Thank you to all who watched over for each and every one of you. class of 112 students. She earned top honors in mathematics and received several the fi re with Cain, Justin, Jarrod and We would also like to thank UNMC's other academic awards and scholarships, foretelling a successful future. Advanced so many others. Thank you, Dorcee lead doctors, interns, nurses, CNA's, education and a drive to continue learning would continue throughout her lifetime, Kearnes and the granddaughters for techs and all UNMC hospital staff for a wonderful asset she successfully passed down to her children and grandchildren. coordinating meals and cooking day the excellent care she received over and Returning to Winnebago shortly after high school, Nicky became reacquainted after day, and for all who served at the over. She deserved the best, and she got with Noah James Solomon, the man she had secretly hoped would one day be her memorial service, including Krystal the best. We are grateful for her team, husband, fi rst noticing him in Winnebago at age 13. The couple was united in Ross and all the employees of the BIA led by Dr. Scott McPhearson, Primary marriage on December 3, 1954, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Sioux City, with who pitched in to help with dinners Care; and specialists, Dr. Adam Bur- Dorothy Longmarsh and John Littlewolf beside them. To that union 4 children were and assisted in many other ways as dorff, Cardiologist , Dr. Andrew Gold- born – Nancy Jean, Neal Jay, Nolan James, and Nilah Jane. As time went on, three well; your kindness meant a lot to all sweig, Cardiac Interventionist, and Dr. more daughters were lovingly acknowledged as her own in spirit – Lauren Buchanan, of us. To Sandy Anderson and all Pub- Susan Ohnoutka, UNMC Physician at Darlakae McGhee-Mahon, and Dorcee Kearnes. lic Health Nurses, CHR's, and Twelve Madonna Rehabilitative Care Center. Nicky’s fi rst job out of high school was as a telephone operator for Northwest- Clans Unity Pharmacy team, thank Each of you treated her with such great ern Bell, Sioux City. There was never a time when she sat idle - working for all she you for going the extra mile over the kindness, thoroughness, and truly had. Even as a young girl in Winnebago, not yet a teen, she worked as a store clerk past several years, staying on top of the best in medicine there is to offer. at Sam Riven’s dry goods store on main street. She was described as an ambitious, her many changing healthcare needs Added to this list is Sonya Hufstedler, kind, and beautiful young girl by all who knew her back then. In 1966 she began and treating her with love and respect. Madonna Rehab Social Worker, who to- her career in community health and eventually became the Community Health Thank you to Janet Bird, Senior Citi- gether with Twelve Clans Unity Hospital Representatives Director for the Winnebago Tribe, a program which she spent over zens Center Director and all other SCC Social Worker, Robbi LeMaster, worked seven years advocating for and developing prior its beginning. With great passion staff, for preparing and bringing meals magic to coordinate transportation from and dedication to improving Native lives, Nicky successfully championed many other to her on a daily basis all these years - Omaha and lined up the best hospice causes and key projects, such advocating for funding and building Winnebago's Black- making things a lot better for her each services anyone could ask for. hawk Community Center in the mid 1970's, and acquisition of the new Winnebago day. You were always very appreciated Thank you to Munderloh funeral Treaty Hospital, dedicated in 2004, for which she spent over thirty years behind the by her and all of us, and we want you home for doing everything in a timely scenes helping to help make possible. The bulk of her career included advocating to know that. Thank you also to Nancy and sensitive way upon her passing. for improved healthcare and adherence to treaty rights on behalf of her Ho-Chunk Gillis and all the Reformed Church Lastly, a very special thank you to Robin people and all Indian nations throughout the country. Nicky often reiterated that all friends and relatives for your constant Bear, Director of the Winnebago Wake forms of native healthcare are not “benefi ts” nor “gifts” to tribal nations; healthcare prayers, and your Atlas Program staff and Burial Program. As you always is a "treaty right" in fulfi llment of a legally binding agreement made long ago, to be and volunteers as well, for delivering are for everyone, you were there for us honored [forever], as stipulated, and as partial restitution for the devastating removal boxes of food to her home during the in our darkest hours when there were and displacement of tribal members from land once forcefully stolen. pandemic. As you know, Atlas held a so many decisions to make, and made In the mid-eighties, Nicky was named the fi rst National Director of Community very special place in her heart for many things much easier than they might Health Representatives (CHR's). In that capacity she spent twelve successful years years, and many reasons. otherwise have been. We know your in Washington, DC, leading the development of an infrastructure to reorganize and Thank you to the administration and work is more than just a job for you, better meet dire healthcare needs of tribal peoples throughout the United States. employees of Winnebago Twelve Clans and we are grateful for all your prayers Once retired, her work on various public health and human services related boards Unity Hospital, for all the days of loving and acts of kindness. continued, and her ability to voice her thoughts in outstanding ways never ceased. If care and consideration extended to her Please forgive us if we have left any- asked what makes for good leadership, she would tell you, "Take all things to God." and all of us in those fi nal days. We are one off this list, because we want all of and "It's the heart, always the heart." eternally grateful for each and every one you to know how much you are appre- Those who had the honor of working closely with Nicky often described her as of you who helped to make a way and a ciated, just as she would have wanted an astute and fearless leader with a huge heart of gold. She was known for her abil- place for her to come home and prepare to. For those of you who did not attend ity to walk into any size gathering of decision makers on a local, state, or national for her while journey surrounded by her her memorial service because you were level, and speak from her heart with such clarity and wisdom that those present loved-ones. Thank you to Joe Pluth, somehow misinformed it was for fam- were drawn to her every word. Her inspiring thoughts and strong voice on behalf Director of Nursing, and the kind and ily only, we sincerely apologize for that of undervalued populations will be widely remembered and forever missed. Nicky giving nursing and care staff, including: mishap; we know you were there in was indeed a champion advocate for people, yet very reserved about the numerous Meloney Winhusen, Matt Matos, Tiffany spirit and are thankful you were with local, state, and national awards she received over the years. Every CHR Area Offi ce Johnson, Gloria Thomas, Shawn Mon- us in that way. throughout the nation had awarded her publically for her dedication and meritori- roe, Sandy Parker, and Anna Berridge; ous contributions by the time she retired in1985. She was grateful and humbled by A special thank you to Robbi LeMaster, Pinagigi. each and every award she received; however, she was never one to brag about her Social Worker, who for three years gave With much love and gratitude, accomplishments when there were many others to thank and still work to be done. support in obtaining essential services The Nicky Solomon family As a woman who stood on moral principal, no meaningful cause was too big or small for Nicky to tackle. She loved all people, from every walk of life, praying often for the Nation of Israel with God’s chosen people, along with a long prayer list for causes and individuals dear to her. She held great respect for our military and police forces, and made it well known. In 2019 she was named the "Nebraska Veterans Support THE HISTORY OF THE VETERANS Person of the Year" by Veterans in Support of Liberation. In both her personal and professional life, Nicky was a woman of integrity and TRADITIONAL FEAST conviction, standing strong against hypocrisy, mistreatment, and injustice toward any race or subgroup. She was a woman of tremendous faith and a longtime mem- By David Tim Smith ber of the Reformed Church in Winnebago, where her children were baptized. She served on the Winnebago Public School Board for several years. A generous woman In March of 1866, before Little Priest went on his last war party with with great compassion, she by far found greater joy in giving than receiving, and Company A, Omaha Scouts; the Winnebago’s had a council with the quietly supported many charities for police, military veterans, wounded servicemen, Omaha tribal leaders half way between the two reservations. The meet- her church, Christian ministries, community fundraisers, and most of all, hurting ing took place near some white stone cliffs. Today the place is called individuals who needed a helping hand. She also gave of herself to others by vol- “New Deal Camp”. The Omaha’s who just received some livestock from unteering on numerous local, state, and national boards. While in Washington DC, every Saturday she fi lled her car with sack lunches and drove them to a park to the the United States government sent word to the Winnebago’s that they give to the homeless. If not for her admiring husband of 50 years having shared this would bring the meat for the kettles. When the Omaha’s arrived, they incredible kindness, no one would have ever heard about it. brought with them 10 deer, 10 dogs, and ten heads from some pigs they Nicky loved watching sports, including all sports of the Winnebago Indians, got from the government for selling the Winnebago’ land on the northern Nebraska Cornhuskers, and her beloved Duke men’s basketball team. For well over part of their reservation. The Omaha ’s kept the best part of the pigs 50 years she was a staple among Winnebago sports fans with her cowbell in tow. She for themselves. This was supposed to be a joke on the Winnebago’s attended every game she possibly could – ringing that cowbell, luluing and yelling because the Omaha ’s never thought the Winnebago’s would eat them. out, “Good show Winnebago! . . . Good show!” At fi rst Little Priest and his warriors were perplexed on what to do Survivors include her sons, Neal and his wife Rebecca of El Cajon, CA; Nolan with the pig-heads. Finally a medicine man said, “We should cook the of Bosque Farms, NM and his children - Noah and Angelica Solomon; her daughter, pig-heads the same way we cook the dog”. So they burned all the hair Nilah Solomon of Winnebago and her children - Trina and her husband, Cain Kearnes off the pig-heads and cut them into pieces. Then they put them into a and Nicholasa Farmer; grandsons Justin Blackbird and his fi ancé, Lauren Harms; kettle of boiling water. Later they added Indian corn, some squash, and Jarrod Blackbird; Kristina Blackbird; ; daughters in loving spirit - Lauren Buchanan wild onions and cooked it for 4 hours. The Winnebago’s in the mean of Winnebago and her daughters, Mary (Todd) Walker and Bambi Kearnes and all their children; Darlakae McGhee-Mahon her husband, Vince Mahon and their sons, time had built a long house. When the kettle with the pig-heads was Jakobe John-Joseph Mahon, and John-Emmett Mahon and his wife Shilah; Dorcee done, Little Priest and his warriors fi led into the long house and took Kearnes and her children, Matt, Mark, and Noel Cleveland and all their children, their seats. Little Priest also asked the Omaha ’s to join them. And and additional children of Richard and Loylee Kearnes, including: George, Jennifer, according to tribal custom, they had to. Then the kettle’s of deer, dog David, Steven, Lee Jay and all their spouses and children; Great-grandchildren, Jace, and pig-heads was served to them. Jeremiah, and Nilah Solomon, and Lola Harms; Leyten (Ma-Chu-Pa), Lourde, Lakayla, I don’t have any history that the Omaha ’s enjoyed the meal, but Loyal Lee and Lovely Sweet Kearnes, Noah and Caleb Solomon, Winnie Blackbird, the Winnebago’s warriors did. The Head of the Warrior Society then Bryson and Ruby Virginia Mahon; a sister, Maxine Garner - and numerous extended proclaimed that from that time on, Hog-head soup would be the tra- family members and friends. ditional meal of the Warrior Society. Today, that would be the Armed Nicky was preceded in death by the love of her life, Noah J. Solomon; a daugh- Service Veterans of the Winnebago Tribe. After the council meeting with ter, Nancy J. Solomon-Blackbird; her parents and grandparents; and her Kearnes the Omaha’s was over with, Little Priest and Company A, Fort Omaha nephews/sons Richard, Kenneth, Victor and Noah. Scouts went into Wyoming and Montana to fi ght the Lakota, Northern As one of those special people whom most are lucky to fi nd only once in a lifetime, Nicky will be greatly missed and forever remembered by too many friends, Cheyenne, and Northern Arapahoes. Little Priest was shot four times relatives, and former coworkers to count. She recently told one of her daughters, “I am near Deer Creek Fort, and later died of his wounds on September 12, ready to go now and I know my time is close. I have come to a point in my life where 1866. I fall to sleep praying I will wake up and fi nd myself in heaven with Jesus. I never At his four day wake, Little Priest’s warriors bought some pigs from want any of you to worry about me or have any regrets. I have had a good life and I the Omaha ’s, and prepared their traditional veteran’s meal. And today know where I am going.” Good show, Nicky! God Bless you for eternity. "Hallelujah!" in 2017, this tradition is still going strong. The family holds deep gratitude for all those who were there for her and all of us in deed and in prayer at the time of her passing. Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, July 24, 2021 — Page 11 WARHORSE UPDATE

WarHorse Gaming Announces Plans for Norfolk Property

Winnebago, Nebraska – WarHorse Gaming, LLC recently announced its intent to construct a fi ve furlong horse racing track and eventual gaming facility at the current DeVent Center in Norfolk.

“Norfolk has a long track record of supporting horse racing but isn’t served with a track in the community. We hope to bring the excitement, entertainment, and signifi cant economic development that will come with fully developing the site,” said Lance Morgan, CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc., parent company of WarHorse Gaming, LLC.

On Friday, July 16, WarHorse Gaming representatives will appear before the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to offi cially apply for a racing license ahead of breaking ground on construction of the new track and revamping of the current structures.

WarHorse Norfolk is anticipated to contribute roughly $2.1 million in annual tax revenue to Norfolk and Madison County and employ roughly 250 individuals. With plans for nearly 500 gaming positions and a sports book, the state’s property tax relief fund could see an increase of as much as $8.4 million annually from the future Norfolk casino.

“The community development benefi ts are clear,” said Josh Moen- ning, Mayor of Norfolk. “The project attracts new investment from a northeast Nebraska-based business, is part of the solution to reducing property taxes, increases tourism and spurs new economic activity, and adds to the growing mix of entertainment and recreation venues that are making Norfolk a vibrant and dynamic place to live and visit. Beyond that, it allows local racing enthusiasts to stay closer to home to enjoy the sport, keeps money in the local economy, and represents one of the single largest business investments in Norfolk in recent years.”

“The community and city government are remarkably supportive of the development,” said Brian Chamberlain, Executive Director of War- Horse Gaming, LLC. “So it is incumbent upon us to build a top-notch facility that complements horse racing, while at the same time providing guests a next-level experience.”

“We are very excited to welcome WarHorse Gaming to Norfolk,” said Donna Herrick, CEO and President of Divots Conference Center and Norfolk Lodge & Suites. “We are excited they will be converting our De- Vent Center into a new level of entertainment experience for the Norfolk community. This will be a tremendous complement to the recreation and hospitality features available at the Norfolk Lodge. WarHorse has been wonderful to work with, and we look forward to a long relation- ship with our new neighbor.”

In addition to the proposed Norfolk facility, WarHorse Gaming, LLC will be responsible for casino management and gaming operations at South Sioux City, Lincoln Race Course and Horsemen’s Park in Omaha. The Omaha and Lincoln properties are a partnership with the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, who are the owners of the horseracing tracks at those locations.

Though still in the planning stages, WarHorse Gaming anticipates construction on the track and facility could begin later this year, with full operations beginning in the spring of 2022.

About WarHorse Gaming, LLC. WarHorse Gaming, LLC, is a division of Ho-Chunk, Inc., the award- winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. In addition to constructing and managing a new track in Nor- folk, WarHorse Gaming, LLC will manage and operate the expansion of casino gaming at the existing horse racing tracks in South Sioux City and in partnership with the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) in Omaha and Lincoln.

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