STOCKBRIDGE- COMMUNITY Band of MOHICANMOHICAN NEWSNEWS The people of the waters that are never still

Vol. XXVIII No. 1 N8480 Moh He Con Nuck Road • Bowler, WI 54416 January 1, 2020 Public Involvement New Elder Activities MMIW Symposium at College of Meeting Hwy 29/U Coordinator at the Menominee Nation intersection Eunice Stick Gathering Staff Reporter-Cassie Molkentin Wisconsin Department of Place Transportation held its initial meeting on Wednesday December eleventh, 2019 to hold an information sharing forum with concerned residents and citizens regarding the intersection of Shawano County Highway U and State Highway 29. There have been three fatalities on record of the dangers of the intersection as it stands to date. This is referred to by the Department of Transportation Staff Reporter-Cassie Molkentin Northeast Wisconsin working to as a “top crash” location. They Jamie Mattingly is the new Elder What is MMIW? It stands for revitalize our communities. determined there are forty-two- Activities Coordinator at the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Lori Mae Lemieux, Bad River point ways a crash can occur, Eunice Stick Gathering Place. Women. It has been a growing Tribal Member, Member of a called “conflict points’ meaning movement across North America, Three Fires Midewin Lodge opportunities to collide. Jamie is the son of Diane Mattingly including and Mexico. Currently sits on: Bad River Much discussion ensured and grandson of Sherman Miller. “This isn’t just a tribal issue, its Education/JOM committee and regarding the four proposed He spent the last seven years as everyone’s issue,” said Rachel Bad River Repatriation and alternatives to making the a caregiver for his grandmother, Fernandez, who is the local Historic Preservation Committee. intersection safer, including the Marilyn Miller. advocate for MMIW issues for the She’s a Bad River Drug Task local dairy farmers being against last few years. “There are more Force member and works as the proposed “J-turn” that they Prior to that he was the General than just our women missing, there Bad River Indigenous Arts & claim won’t allow for the farmers Operations Director for “Go are rising numbers of our young Science coordinator within BR equipment to be able to cross over Wireless”, a cellphone company men gone as well.” Fernandez education and natural resources the highway. The closest known with fifty-five Nationwide stores. said. departments. She is a DV survivor, J-turn intersection in existence is There is a group of women with grassroots efforts in: Cultural by Maplewood Meats in Brown Jamie is a graduate of Shorewood across the Wisconsin and the Restoration efforts, Addiction County, and it is slated to be High School in Shorewood, Midwest that make up a cohort Recovery, re-entry efforts, reconfigured into a cloverleaf- Wisconsin. called: Menīkānaehkem. This providing support to young men style intersection. The Department is a grassroots community and women looking for guidance of Transportation officials stated He enjoys playing chess and organization based on the that are young in their this change is being made due to Poker. He is a huge fan of Menominee Reservation, in MMIW continued on page Six: economic Development and not a Wisconsin Sports teams including: safety issue, including that Brown Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin County and a local developer are Badgers and Milwaukee Brewers. Quinn Miller Sworn in as New Stockbridge- contributing to the cost involved. Munsee Tribal Police Officer The local citizens remained He has two feline friends Meow adamant they do not support the Meow and Tinkerbell, a dog Asia J-turn style option. and some chickens as well, Niddy This cloverleaf-style intersection, and Angel. that has been a part of discussion for years, was not presented as As the Activities Coordinator an alternative. The Department for the Eunice Stick Gathering officials in attendance did Place, he will oversee planning acknowledge if money wasn’t a and executing activities for our concern that solutions could be Elders. This will include outings presented. Their feeling is that the in the community, art and music alternatives presented programs, and other special Meeting continued on pg Five: events as they come up.

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MOHICAN NEWS January 1, 2020 Page 2 Recognizing the Rights of Nature

Around the world, more and more communities are turning to the legal system for help in protecting our non-human relatives. In a time of continuing environmental degradation and corporate personhood, the time has come to seriously re- examine how we view nature as an entity within the context of American law. This presentation will include a brief history of the fight to recognize the rights of nature as well as contemporary arguments and ongoing efforts to speak in defense of those who Genealogy: cannot speak for themselves.

Where: Arvid E. Miller Memorial Library and Museun N8510 MohHeConNuck Bowler, WI 54416 `

When: March 25, 2020

6 pm to 7 pm Learn how to do a family tree and what resources

you can use to help you fill in the blanks! Jasmine Neosh is an enrolled member of the Menominee Nation and a Public Administration student at the College of Menominee Nation (CMN). She has recently received her Associate degree in Natural Resources, for which she graduated with high honors. She is an American Indian College Arvid E. Miller Memorial Library and Museum Fund student ambassador and was recently named the 2019 CMN Student of the Year. She is a Northeast Climate Science Center Undergraduate Fellow and was the first-ever recipient of the Dr. Holly Youngbear-Tibbets January 9, 2020• 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Memorial Fellowship for Sustainability. Jasmine is also the author of Rezilience, a Tribal College Journal student blog that focuses on sustainability efforts at tribal colleges and universities. Contact: Heather Bruegl or Yvette Malone at (715) 793-4270 or (715) 793-4834

• Snacks will be provided!

*Event will be re-scheduled if weather is bad

*Light Refreshments Will Be Served*

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Veterans Corner 203 W. Main St Bowler, WI. 54416 Gregg W. Duffek, Tribal Veterans Service Officer Office: 715-793-4036 gregg.duffek@mohican- nsn.gov 715-793-4036

Michelle Miller is the winner of the Gregg W. Duffek, MS MOB Pendleton blanket raffle. I wish to thank everyone who purchased Manager, Stockbridge-Munsee raffle tickets for this fund raiser. A Tribal Child Support total of $665.00 was raised from the donated Pendleton blanket. PO Box 70 I appreciate the help Roberta and N8476 Moh He Con Nuck Rd especially Cheryl at the Family Bowler, WI. 54416 Center provided in selling tickets for this event. Office: 715-793-4036 The entire Mohican Veterans or- [email protected] ganization will benefit from these proceeds. Legal Notice for Intent to Change Name Sandra Otradovec has petitioned the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Court for a name change from Sandra Otradovec to Sandra Shaurette. Shawano-Menominee County Farm Service Agency Vacancy The Court hearing will be held The USDA-Farm Service Agency delivers programs to serve the Farm- on Friday, December 20th, 2019 ers, Ranchers and Ag Partners of their respective county. These pro- at 9:45 AM at the Stockbridge- grams range in topic from Ag Commodities and Dairy to Conservation Munsee Community Tribal Court, and Disaster. N8476 Moh He Con Nuck Road, If you possess strong customer service, problem solving and decision- Bowler, WI 54416. making skills and work well as part of a team - then apply today! An Any objections may be raised at agriculture background is beneficial, but not required. that time.

Application continued on page Four: MOHICAN NEWS January 1, 2020 Page 4 Elders On the Trail Home

Sister-in-law of Richard (Beverly) Metzger. Doreen was the last living sibling, being reunited with her Application continued from page Three: brothers and sisters; Leroy “Oscar”, Norma “Bridgie”, Carmen, and How to apply: Roland “Buddy”. Further surviving All candidates must be U.S. Citizens and high school graduates or the are other relatives and friends. equivalent. The selected applicant must undergo a background inves- tigation. Visitation took place on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at OKLAHOMA For more information or to apply, visit USAJOBS at www.usajobs.gov AVE. LUTHERAN CHURCH 5335 by accessing vacancy announcement number WI-011. Please read the W. Oklahoma Ave. from 9:00am entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. until the time of service. Interment is at Good Hope Cemetery. The closing date for this vacancy is January 10, 2020. Doreen and Chuck enjoyed Questions? extensive traveling, having set foot on all seven continents. Though Please contact Emily Schildgen at [email protected] or call she came from humble beginnings, 715-524-4814 ext. 2. Doreen Metzger she was generous with her time Shawano-Menominee Farm Service Agency Born to Eternal Life on Sunday and talents. She loved to sew and November 24, 2019 age 88. knit and volunteered at church and 603A Lakeland Rd Beloved wife of the late Charles the Martin Luther Ladies Guild. If “Chuck” for 65 years. Dear mother so desired, memorials to Martin Shawano, WI 54166 of Pat (Paul) Wickert, Scott Luther High School appreciated. (Sue) Metzger and Gary (Micki) Special Thanks to the staff at Metzger. Loving grandmother of Brookfield Rehab., Castle Senior Becky (Chad), Andy, Jim, Justin Living and VITAS Hospice for their (Elizabeth), Joshua and Kara. care and support.

Learning Language

Come and Learn Munsee Language Classes

Offered Every Wednesday First Class December 11th

6 pm to 7 pm

Where: Arvid E. Miller Memorial Library and Museum N8510 MohHeConNuck Rd Bowler, WI 54416 MOHICAN NEWS January 1, 2020 Page 5 Meeting cont from page One: dot.wi.gov would provide the elimination of This special meeting to include severe crashes and making the the citizens of the area was the Homelands Update intersection safer, which is the end result of a meeting that occurred goal. on November 12, 2019 with local The public has until January 8, officials that provided information 2020, to provide comments by that resulted in the conceptual regular mail, email, phone of alternatives. There will be a personal contact: Tim Hanley, second public officials meeting in Wisconsin Department of February of 2020 and a second Transportation Project Manager, public forum to follow in March of 1681 South Second Avenue, 2020. This project is scheduled to Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495, be including in the rebuilding of the 715-421-8050, timothy.hanley@ year 2021. Boilermaker Apprentice NOTICE Local #107

Applications for Construction Boilermaker Apprentice will be accepted by the Great Lakes Boilermakers Joint Apprenticeship Committee at the following locations, date and times.

LOCAL #107, 3185 Gateway Road Suite#200, Brookfield, WI 53045

Tuesday December 17, 2019 7:00AM to 8:00 AM Tuesday January 21, 2020 7:00AM to 8:00 AM Tuesday February 18, 2020 7:00AM to 8:00 AM Tuesday March 17, 2020 7:00AM to 8:00 AM Tuesday April 21, 2020 7:00AM to 8:00 AM A Land Trust’s Role in Expanding the Narrative Tuesday May 19, 2020 7:00AM to 8:00 AM in Mohican Homelands By Mariah Auman, Berkshire People. We are very thankful Third Tuesday of the Month Natural Resources Council for the partnership, support, Almost 40% of land in Berkshire and volunteered time of the The recruitment, selection, employment and training of County, , part of the Stockbridge-Munsee Language & apprentices during their apprenticeship, shall be without homelands of the Mohican Nation, Culture Committee for developing discriminations because of race, color, religion, national is currently conserved. This language for two interpretive signs origin, age (40 or older), sex, sexual orientation, disability and land is under private and public and to Stockbridge Munsee Tribal ownership and hosts numerous Council for approving these signs. genetic information. Every applicant must supply a copy of the recreation trails that are open and The signs are now standing at BIRTH CERTIFICATE and HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/G.E.D. widely used by the public. Along BNRC’s Hoosac Range Reserve that the committee can keep at the time of filing application a trail you’ll likely see stone walls in North Adams and Thomas & for apprenticeship. Each applicant must demonstrate that or a stone foundation—evidence Palmer Brook Reserve in Great he/she has access to reliable transportation. of European settlers clearing the Barrington. land for agriculture during the 18th An excerpt from one interpretive and 19th centuries. That landscape sign says “The lands in the WELDING QUALIFICATION: Applicants that have a history is widely discussed and Berkshires continue to be of great welding certification or welding training qualifications will well-known. Both the history significance to the Stockbridge- have priority selection over applicants with no welding and current engagements of Munsee Mohican people… [who] qualifications. Applicants must provide a copy and proof of Indigenous People to this land are continue to value its history welding certification or welding training qualification at the more hidden and less-known. and promote public educational time of application. Berkshire Natural Resources opportunities such as historical Council (BNRC) has been working trips, walking tours, and history to “protect and preserve that events that promote the Tribe’s natural beauty and ecological presence and celebrate its integrity of the Berkshires for public heritage.” benefit and enjoyment” for over Including these narratives 50 years and has protected over on the lands we now care for 22,000 acres of land throughout promotes an understanding and the county. With over 55 miles of acknowledgement of what was trails open to the public, BNRC is and what is. It also encourages interested in helping those of all the awakening of a wider social ages establish a connection to and ecological consciousness. the land. That connection can be BNRC looks forward to future deepened by storytelling. The past partnerships and welcomes and present story of the Mohican feedback and conversations on Nation is one that BNRC is eager additional ways to contribute. to share with all who engage with Please contact me anytime at their homeland. [email protected] or (413) BNRC recognizes that we can 499-0596 and we hope you visit play an active role in helping to the signs when you are in the expand the public’s awareness homelands. Close up photo of the placard in the picture in the next column of the narrative of Indigenous MOHICAN NEWS January 1, 2020 Page 6

The event took place at the College of the Menominee Campus MMIW cont from page One: Women holding the duty to care recovery efforts, participant of for children, bringing back the environmental and social injustices roles and responsibilities as for many years, and Water walker. women in our native culture as the Maria Haskins (Nayezhigookwe) backbone of the family, the givers is from the Lac Courte Oreilles of life. Having Grandma Councils, Band of Ojibwe. Maria has a thinking about selves and giving bachelor and masters degree the children a sense of belonging in Social Work from University within the communities. We all Wisconsin-Green Bay. Maria has have a purpose within our families seven years’ experience working and it is the womens responsibility with child protection services to know and learn what each role where she has worked alongside within a family is. what brings each to that place Menominee Tribal Police and Matriarchy isn’t a “vs.” Patriarchy Self-Care Event of self-care. By identifying what FBI with sexual abuse, physical role. We are in need of the Cassie Molkentin-staff reporter brings oneself happiness, joy, and abuse, and neglect cases. Maria support of the men to all combine The Community Self-Care series focusing on taking care of one’s also briefly worked with Crime to create the traditional Native of events is a continuation from own needs, a “toolbox” is created Victims. Maria now works with Family core. The years of last April, continuing through April for self-care. Menikanaehkem and is a part of colonization has dismantled the of 2020. December and January As each participant worked the Women’s Leadership Cohort. ways of our Indigenous peoples are a two-part class consisting through a step-by-step process Maria has also attended various and the roles we played within of learning how to make a pair of as Diane Burr, Miranda Vele and trauma and other crisis related traditional systems and practices. Woodland Style Moccasins with Teresa Juga walked from table trainings and conferences. It is essential to learn how women Diane Burr, the CST Coordinator to table assisting each person Marisa Cummings (Miakonda) and men are connected to create for the Stockbridge-Munsee Band as they made their own strides is Umonhon and belongs to the the balance of Matriarchy and of Mohicans Health and Wellness with the process of making one Buffalo Tail Clan of the Sky Patriarchy. We must respect the Center. of the moccasins. As the crafting people. She is a relative to many beauty of both women and men “As the Coordinated Service Team progressed, others within the and is constantly re-learning when speaking of this subject. (CST), I’m a facilitator between group started going table to table language, seed keeping, planting, The purpose of bringing school (IEP goals), councilor to share tips and assist each other harvesting, and food systems, awareness, advocacy and action (treatment plan), Juvenile justice along the way. Many participants and re-building relationship with into play is how we can all become (treatment plan), etc. Having youth/ were first time moccasin makers human and non-human relatives. involved and assist with the passing family centered meetings to make and some had experience and the She has earned her Bachelor of of the current legislative piece that sure that we are all on the same sharing of knowledge ensued. Arts Degree in American Studies is currently sitting in committee in page for the youth but wrapping Everyone had to make a from the University of Iowa and our capitol city of Madison, waiting around the whole family. These commitment to two dates for these a minor in American Indian/ for the support to be passed. are my main goals and exploring sessions with the C.S.T. self-care Native Studies and is currently While this is an important piece, what makes them happy”, Burr project. One moccasin was started pursuing her Masters in Tribal this panel is affirmative that using said. for the participant to take home for Administration and Governance our own grassroots mode and “We are approaching this entire this session. The second date in from the University of Minnesota community voice and action is the process of learning self-care as January is to start the second one Duluth. Marisa’s work around most important and effective way a team,” Burr said. “That’s what for a pair. This also assists with MMIW stems from her commitment to assist. makes it work so well and is the the group to create a commitment to creating systemic change in When asked why do this work? All best part for me.” She is joined and hold oneself to that with the our communities around colonial four panelist stated they do this by Miranda Vele, Stockbridge- end goal of completing a pair of imposed ideas of patriarchy that because it is needed, grassroots, Munsee Tribal Family Social moccasins. There are plans for result in violence against our addressing things without ego. Worker and Teresa Juga, future events that will also require women. This work is about healing first to Stockbridge-Munsee Indian Child multiple date commitments. Mary Webster has 20 plus years’ create safe spaces so our women Welfare. As a part of being the CST experience in AODA education, and men aren’t finding themselves The purpose of the self-care series Coordinator, she has focused on culturally based wellness, and in dangerous situations to begin is to focus on an independent, creating a resource library in her group facilitation. She has been with. A safe space is as simple very active and powerful choice office that can be available to those a driving force in revitalizing the as having your home open for a to engage in the activities that that have an interest in learning Teaching Lodge and is currently person to be able to come and are required to gain or maintain more about social emotional working as a Program Coordinator stay for their own safety. It can be an optimal level of overall health. learning. and for men and women in Detention. a conversation that opens one up This is more than making some Social emotional (SEL) is the process Her work involves Mending to seek the help and assistance moccasins, it also included each learning through which children and adults Broken Hearts training facilitation, they may need. Helping others participant taking the time to write understand and manage emotions, restorative approaches to justice, within our own circles, tribes, out what each does to promote set and achieve positive goals, and bridging gaps in transitional communities is the grassroots their own self-care. Examples feel and show empathy for services. start to stop this cycle. are: Massage, Reiki, Reading, others, establish and maintain The theme of the speaking The final words imparted to the Snuggling, Loving, Reading, positive relationships, and make panel was “MMIW: Justice, attendees were Never forget the Sewing, eat favorite food, journal, responsible decisions. Things Healing and Advocacy through Missing, Murdered Indigenous cry, call your Mom, take a walk. such as self-care, family-care, Rematriation”. When asked what Women. Community action is the Each person wrote what brings working together as families. defines rematriation, panelist most important. them joy and happiness in their shared the following points. daily life that is just for themselves; MOHICAN NEWS January 1, 2020 Page 7 your people.” I have been following and now the chance is here. They Tribal Language Program Manager. that for more than 20 years now, reminded me they were twice my and it is at this time my people have age and have been waiting even asked me to step into this position longer! to help our language programs run Now, years later, I have much more more efficiently and successfully. I understanding of what our Elders am culturally and spiritually driven talked about and how important to do my best with this opportunity being patient truly is. Having much for our Nations culture, heritage more years’ experience now with and history. language and speaking with other One thing I ask of the people is Native American speakers and patience! It is something that time, linguists along with training how and time again I have seen that is to manage language revitalization a must! You can’t force a flower to and reclamation, I see the journey bloom by demanding. You can try much clearer now. to force it open, but it just becomes The Elders were right. Our a mess. Even though it has been language took a few generations almost two decades from the to disappear, it will take a few beginning of the language and generations for a recovery. We culture board, we as Nation are cannot force it nor reconstruct still in the beginning stages of it out of haste. The language reclamation/revitalization. must reacquaint itself with the Look at it this way, we found people. It is not up to any one the lost seeds of our languages individual, group or generation to some time ago. Our languages manufacture a complete language were grand and strong like a tree. for the people. Like a small tree, it These seeds have been planted must grow with the people to be of are still in sprouting stage. We the people. It will be our identity of may not live long enough to see it who we are! To force anything to grow into a grand tree again, but go faster, would just be assuming we need to care for it and give it a manufactured identity. So, I ask plenty of water and sunshine so you all to take the advice of our that our future generations can elders and experienced folks that Kwawagomema (I greet you all), sit in its shade and play from its “Patience” is a must! branches. Language classes are beginning It is with great honor and commands, requests, etc. This When I first began on this to reunite our people with the humility to introduce myself to would later come into use in journey, I was quite impatient and languages of our ancestors. It is the community. My name is learning our languages, for both very eager to have a language to the return of our identity as people. Shawn Stevens, I am an enrolled Ojibwe and Menominee belong to use. I heard from a Menominee I will be writing articles often to community member, son of Elsa the “Algonquian” . speaker who had said, “language the paper sharing parts of the and Arnold Kosbab, grandson In 2003 the Language and is the spirit and identity of your language and equally important, of Fae Church and Jim Bear Culture board was formed to people. When it is gone, there is its history. I have been tasked (Gerald)Tousey, husband to Lory help provide whatever language only an empty shell left.” to provide for our people and I Stevens and father to Shanice and material was out there for our I didn’t like this for we did not take that duty seriously! There Savannah Stevens. people. Although I was not a board have a language we could call is much work to be done but as I I have just recently been hired member, I was present for the first “Ours.” So, in the early 2000’s said patience is a must! We are as the Tribe’s language program meeting. Within a few months I when Much language material talking about a living thing that manager. My path to language was appointed to the board and was being found and shared, I we must care for and pass onto began more than 25 years ago. At served 4 years as vice chair. dove in headfirst wanting to not the next generations. We can’t be that time, most of us can remember During this time and since, I have only have an ancestral language selfish to forcibly reconstruct an that there was no language made many contacts with Native to use in prayer and ceremony, but entire working language without program nor much of anything American Algonquian speakers, also to fill that empty shell of spirit allowing it to grow with them as offered as far as language. I linguists, program developers and identity. well. Language is identity. did my best to ask elders and and people with various levels of I was warned early on by Elders If you have any questions, anyone I could find about our tribal interest. Unfortunately, our ability that I needed to be patient. That concerns, or just want to talk about language. Unfortunately, I got very for continuous programs were not things take time and trying to rush language, just call me at 715- little. quite perfect. anything could spoil what we are 793-4037 or email me at shawn. I was in my late 20’s at the time, Although we had a language trying to accomplish. Of course, [email protected]. it had been said that those years and culture board for some time, I didn’t want to wait. I said I had Anuhiik/ Oneewe (thank you in are the time when young folks its members would come and been waiting my whole life for this both Munsee and Mohican) begin to show much more interest go through the years with new on their own on language and members unsure of what has culture. Mainly because at that age transpired and which direction the we have young children and begin program was going in. As for those thinking about what we can hand knowledgeable in the language, down to the next generations. For they did their best to contribute, me, it was a time of self-reflection but not all were able to commit asking myself “What culture do I year in and year out especially on have to pass on?” It wasn’t much! a mostly volunteer basis. There I began to get into ceremonies and was no set curriculum in place pow wows and other gatherings in where one could pass the teaching and around our area. As you may duties onto another without great know, during such events there confusion or starting all over. This are speakers of native languages problem has been realized and speaking or praying their language. that is one of the reasons why a Most speakers that I remember Language Program Manager was were Ojibwe or Menominee, needed and thus hired. so, I began to learn words and There is a quote from a famous phrases in both languages. I don’t Shawnee Chief named Tecumseh. think it was intentional so much He said, “Seek to make your life If you are looking to speak with Shawn Stevens or have questions for as a necessity to understand long, and it’s purpose in service to him, you can find him at the Land Office. Across the Community December 2019

3rd & 4th Grade sings to Elders 3rd & 4th graders distribute cards December Family Night

Elders make Cards Memory Cafe-Memoriy Boxes Bill Miller Performs at Wilderness

Make & Take Diabetes-workshop Mistis Moede gives back to Elders President Holsey reads to Headstart

Community Christmas 2019 Raynah pushes Corric Mrs. Claus, Santa & Elves

Santa’s Workshop Family Services Staff at Party National Guard bridge-”Ariana” Seasons Greetings December 2019

Linda Rudesill & Skyler Barrett Cam & Naomie

Crystal & Ayana Jackson Jameson

Cruz & Timber Toad & Jamie Odell

Riani Martin & Kenai Michelle & Davina

Santa visits Headstart Tara, Pete & Corlyss Athena MOHICAN NEWS January 1, 2020 Page 10 Mohican new Year!

This presentation will cover the spiritual significance of the bear in Mohican and Munsee traditional religion, and how the bear plays and important role in the New Year’s ceremonies conducted by our people before contact, and in the Mohican- Munsee community of the 6 nations reserve in Canada.

The presentation will include identification of constellations of cultural significance for the Mohican and Munsee people, and their locations throughout the year, in addition the recitation of several stories that relate to the constellations. Also included will be an overview of the New Year ceremony, and the ceremonial calendar.

Notes: specific details of ceremonies will not be covered, only a summary where: arvid e. Miller MeMorial librarY and MuseuM n8510 Mohheconnuck rd. when: saturdaY, JanuarY 25, 2020 tiMe: 5:30 pM to 6:30 pM MOHICAN NEWS January 1, 2020 Page 11 Community Issues Health Working together is the We will also have the “In only way to get a handle Plain Sight” room set up. on the issue of drug Hidden in Plain Sight is an use and abuse in our educational experience that communities. Ignoring walks you through a typical the problem and hoping it teenage bedroom. the State Certified Trainers in Naloxone will go away will not solve bedroom is set up with drug Administration this problem. We need to paraphernalia “Hidden foster understanding and in Plain Sight.” This is support. an interactive display/ Please join us for an program that offers adults evening of community, insights into current food and problem solving. trends in youth substance On January 7th we will abuse, drug paraphernalia, be providing a meal and concealment of illicit drugs viewing of the film “Cracked & alcohol. Up” which is the story of A light meal and popcorn Saturday Night Live star, with the movie will be Darrell Hammond. It shows served. Since the content the lifelong struggles with of the video is “PG / R” addiction and mental rated content, we will illness stemming from have alternate actives childhood trauma. He for youngsters. Please reveals his trauma in hopes join the Community of breaking down barriers Health Department work Members of the Stockbridge interested participants. Getting of stigma and replacing on prevention in our Munsee Health and Wellness knowledge and Naloxone out in Centers Community Health Team the hands of the community, is the shame with compassion community. - Anita Mihtukwsun, Judy Heubel only way it is effective. Currant and hope. and Courtney Schwefel - recently recommendations suggest became State Certified Trainers anyone who lives with a current or Public Involvement Meeting Regarding in Naloxone Administration. This previous opioid user should have Highway 29 and County U intersection training allows them to provide Naloxone on hand. Additionally, Staff Reporter-Cassie Molkentin The local citizens remained instruction in Naloxone (Narcan) anyone who is prescribed opioids Wisconsin Department of adamant they do not support the administration to groups and for pain should have this on hand Transportation held its initial J-turn style option. individuals. in case of accidental overdose. meeting on Wednesday This cloverleaf-style intersection, Naloxone is an opioid antagonist In 2020, we look forward to December eleventh, 2019 to hold that has been a part of discussion which means it temporarily reaching out to all our tribal an information sharing forum with for years, was not presented as blocks the absorption of opioid departments in bringing this concerned residents and citizens an alternative. The Department and reverses the overdose. training to our people. If you have regarding the intersection of officials in attendance did Training will teach more about any questions, concerns or would Shawano County Highway U and acknowledge if money wasn’t what opioids are, how Naloxone like to schedule a training – please State Highway 29. a concern that solutions could works, recognizing an opioid call Courtney 715-793-5013, Anita There have been three fatalities be presented. Their feeling is overdose and how to respond to 715-793-3018 or Judy 715-793- on record of the dangers of that the alternatives presented an overdose. 5060 in the Community Health the intersection as it stands to would provide the elimination of We hope to hold trainings Department. date. This is referred to by the severe crashes and making the throughout the community, for all Department of Transportation intersection safer, which is the end Dental Department Revises Tribally Funded as a “top crash” location. They goal. determined there are forty-two- The public has until January 8, Orthodontics Policy to Improve Access to Pa- point ways a crash can occur, 2020, to provide comments by tients called “conflict points’ meaning regular mail, email, phone of opportunities to collide. personal contact: Tim Hanley, The dental department has appointment to be scored, even Much discussion ensured Wisconsin Department of modified the requirements of if they have previously been regarding the four proposed Transportation Project Manager, the Tribally Funded Orthodon- scored, as the scoring system alternatives to making the 1681 South Second Avenue, tic Program that helps provide of the orthodontic program has intersection safer, including the Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495, for the cost of braces for quali- been modified. The modifica- local dairy farmers being against 715-421-8050, timothy.hanley@ fying enrolled members. The tions to the policy have also the proposed “J-turn” that they dot.wi.gov policy changes were recently created two qualifying patient claim won’t allow for the farmers This special meeting to include approved by Tribal Council and groups: a “higher need” group equipment to be able to cross over the citizens of the area was the have now been implemented. that will immediately qualify the highway. The closest known result of a meeting that occurred The changes were made to for braces and a “lower need” J-turn intersection in existence is on November 12, 2019 with local better serve the community group that may qualify in the by Maplewood Meats in Brown officials that provided information and ensure funds are being spring based on available fund- County, and it is slated to be that resulted in the conceptual reconfigured into a cloverleaf- alternatives. There will be a utilized as intended. A greater ing and individual patient need. style intersection. The Department second public officials meeting in number of enrolled Stockbridge Funding for the program is limit- of Transportation officials stated February of 2020 and a second teens living in Shawano county ed to roughly three patients per this change is being made due to public forum to follow in March of should now qualify for the orth- year. Please contact the dental economic Development and not a 2020. This project is scheduled to odontic program. Parents of en- department at (715) 793-5019 safety issue, including that Brown be including in the rebuilding of the rolled Stockbridge teens should for scheduling and further de- County and a local developer are year 2021. consider scheduling a dental tails. contributing to the cost involved. MOHICAN NEWS January 1, 2020 Page 12 Education Directives

On Tuesday, December 17, Club College of CMN Students Elect 2019, the Stockbridge-Munsee Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to Menominee Nation Leadership; Tribal Council held a Regular approve the Temporary Use Permit Tribal Council Meeting and at for the Gresham Lions Club, as Dean’s List for 2019 Schulze Is Re-Elected that time the following actions identified. Seconded by Jeremy Fall Semester President were taken on the motions: Mohawk. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF AGENDA- TITLE VI GRANT PART A Highest Honors (GPA 4.0) College of Menominee Nation Add: Title VI Part A and C Grant AND C-Kristy Malone, Elderly Dehne, Brandon R. students elected to the leadership Application and Resolution, Land Services Manager Delgado, Linda S. offices of the Student Government Acquisition Resolution, Waiver Motion by Jolene Bowman to Denny, Jeffery C. organization for 2019-2020 are the and Free Use Permit adopt resolution 022-20, the Title Goldsberry, Melissa A. following: Motion by Jolene Bowman to VI Grant Part A and C, whereas, Greengrass, Kelly J. approve the Regular Tribal Council the Tribe wishes to apply for this Vele, Marissa M. • President Adam Schulz, Meeting agenda of Tuesday, grant under the new funding Waupekenay, Jordynne N. a member of the Stock- December 17, 2019, as amended. cycle to ensure the Continuation bridge-Munsee Tribe Seconded by Martin Welch. of services to elders in the tribal High Honors (GPA 3.75-3.99) • Vice-President Marissa Motion carried. community; now therefore be Cox, James M. Vele TEMPORARY USE LICENSE: it resolved, the Tribal Council Fregien, Morgan E. • Keshena Campus Repre- Gresham Lions Trail Ride-Chad authorizes the participation in Title Kuhn, Jennifer C. sentative Jasmine Neosh; Miller, Land Management and Directives cont on pg Thirteen: Marconie, Zachery P. Secretary Kendriana Ray Rigsby, Gresham Lions Oshkeshequoam, Kim J. Shojgreen, and Co-Sec- Powers, Michelle retary Brandon Boyd, all Waupoose, Kareese M. members of the Menomi- White, Stacy S. nee Tribe

• Green Bay Campus TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR CHILD FROM THE COLD Honors (GPA 3.50-3.74) Representative Rita Besaw, Corryn I. Reiter, and Treasurer Des- Children love the out of doors in the winter time. Below Cleveland, Kayla C. tiny Ortiz, both members of Head Start Corner are tips to keeping them warm and healthy. Fish, Carol A. the Oneida Nation Continuing Electa Quinney’s Educational Vision for a Bright Future  Layer up! Bitter cold and snow can cause Jeff, Yancy frostbite. Dress your child in several layers, and Kaquatosh, Linda S. make sure their head, neck and hands are CMN is an accredited Kraft, Nicole L. covered. Lyons, Christa L. baccalaureate-level tribal college with enrollment open to all in both Miller, Markie M.  academic degree and technical Check in on warmth. Before kids go out, tell Moeller, Dulce M. them to come inside if they get cold or wet. Be Neosh, Jasmine diploma programs. Classes are COLD WEATHER CANCELLATIONS held at campuses in Keshena and sure to check in with them as they may want to Pamonicutt, Shawn play outside even if they are wet or cold. Green Bay. The College’s online Please keep in mind that winter weather may Schultz, Adam J. necessitate closing program due to extreme Tourtillott, JayCee R. application and information on weather conditions. Beware of clothing hazards. Scarves and hood Track, Rose programs of study are available strings can strangle smaller children so use at the CMN website, www. WEATHER-RELATED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES other clothing to keep them warm. menominee.edu • Bowler/Gresham School delays: o Head Start will delay Use sunscreen. Kids can get sunburned in the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation to Honor • Bowler/Gresham School winter when sun reflects off the snow. cancellations: Rick Hill, former Oneida Chairman  Head Start will be closed If you’ve lost power or heat and are using other “Governor Evers Order to be honored at Mohican Nation” o means to warm your home, be sure smoke • Stockbridge Munsee Tribal detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are (Bowler, WI) The Stockbridge- first Chairman of the National Community announces inclement working. Munsee Band of Mohicans recently Indian Gaming Association, weather early release/closure: paid tribute to honor former Oneida which grew into the Nationally Watch for signs of frostbite such as pale, grey Chairman, Rick Hill, who passed recognized voice in Washington, O Head Start will be closed or blistered skin on fingers, ears, nose, and toes. away on December 15, 2019, by D.C. for Indian Gaming Issues. If you think your child has frostbite bring lowering their flags to fly at half- Announcements will be available at FOX him/her indoors and put the affected area in staff on Wednesday December 18, President of the Stockbridge- 11, WBAY Channel 2, WSAU Channel 7, Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season! warm (not hot) water. 2019 and Thursday December 19, Munsee Band of Mohicans, and Shawano Radio Station WOWN 99.3 2019 in support of Governor Tony Shannon Holsey said, “Rick was byCarmen, 6:30 Dee, a.m. Diane, Ginny, Evers executive order. a tremendous leader for not only Leslie, Oleyna & Teniesha the Oneida Nation, but for all of Your Electa Quinney Head Start Team Rick Hill served as the Chairman of Indian Country. He was a part Electa Quinney Head Start is an equal opportunity provider. the Oneida Nation for two terms as of the driving force that became well as the office of Vice Chairman the foothold for creating NIGA, and Councilman since 1977. securing Gaming rights for many During his first term as chairman, Native Nations. He was a mentor, he simultaneously served as the peer and a friend.” Calendar of Events Editor’s Note: We are really trying to get the most • 12.23.2019-01.01.2020: WINTER BREAK-NO CLASSES up to date news from the various departments • 01.02.2020: CLASSES RESUME throughout the entire Tribal Community, includ- • 1.20.20: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY: HEADSTART CLOSED ing the Pharmacy, but they have issues too! • PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES 1.24.20 & 1.31.20 (BOTH DAYS ARE FRIDAYS) MOHICAN NEWS January 1, 2020 Page 13 Directives cont from pg Twelve: HEAD START 2020HSES Grant activities as mitigation for Vermont appoint Carmen Cornelius to the VI, Part A and Part C, of the Older Year 1-Donna Hora-Schwobe, FEMA project impacts. Seconded Land Committee. Seconded by American Act for the grant period Head Start Manager by Jolene Bowman. Martin Welch. Motion carried. of April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2023. Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to Motion maker amends motion Pow-wow Committee The Tribal Council also authorizes approve the 2020 HSES Baseline adding: to be inclusive of Heather Motion by Jolene Bowman to the execution of documentation Year 1 Grant Application, with a Bruegl. Second concurs. Motion appoint Roberta Carrington to the related to this grant as necessary Federal Share and Non-Federal carried. Pow-Wow Committee. Seconded by the Tribal President, or in their Share. Seconded by Jeremy CASINO: Ancillary Facility by Craig Kroening, Jr. Motion absence, the Vice-President. Mohawk. Suitability Standards & Waiver carried. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Roll call: Jeremy yes, Marv yes, Process Policy-Todd VanDen FREE USE PERMIT SPECIAL Motion carried. Jolene abstain, Terrie yes, Martin Heuvel REQUEST-Sterling Schreiber RESOLUTION: Site 2 Disaster yes and Craig yes. Motion carried. Motion by Jeremy Mohawk to Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to honor Relief-Brian McDonald, CIO AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 54 approve the Ancillary Facility the request of Sterling Schreiber Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE- Suitability Standards and Waiver to allow his grandchildren to go approve resolution 023-20, now Bridget Swanke, Legal Process Policy as recommended fire wooding with in on his free therefore be it resolved, the Tribal Motion by Jeremy Mohawk to post by HR. Seconded by Martin Welch. use permit. Seconded by Martin Council hereby authorizes the the amendments to Chapter 54 for Roll call: Jeremy yes, Marv yes, Welch. Tribal President or, if unavailable, a 30-day posting period. Jolene no, Terrie yes, Martin yes Roll call: Jeremy abstain, Marv the Vice-President to execute the Seconded by Craig Kroening, Jr. and Craig yes. Motion carried. yes, Jolene yes, Terrie yes, Martin Agreement(s) with Site2 on an Motion carried. Updated Org Charts-North Star yes and Craig yes. Motion carried. on-going basis under the waiver PINE HILLS CHARTER Casino-Todd VanDen Heuvel, EXECUTIVE SESSION- approved in this resolution so long DISSOLUTION-Dennis Puzz, Jr., Executive Director of HR Motion by Jolene Bowman to go as the dispute resolution language General Counsel Motion by Jeremy Mohawk to into Executive Session. Seconded is not modified in the Agreement; Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to adopt approve the updated Casino by Martin Welch. Motion carried and be it further resolved, that resolution 024-20, now therefore Organizational chart. Seconded at 5:46 PM. the Tribal Council hereby grants be it resolved, the Tribal Council by Martin Welch. Motion carried. Motion by Jeremy Mohawk to and approves a limited waiver of hereby dissolves the Pine Hills Updated Org Charts-Tribal- come out of Executive Session. the Tribe’s sovereign immunity Golf Course and Supper Club as Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive Seconded by Craig Kroening, Jr. solely for the limited purpose of of the date of this Resolution in Director of HR Motion carried at 6:35 PM. enforcement of this agreement, compliance with Section 1.3 of the Tabled. While in Executive Session including the resolution of Pine Hills Golf Course and Supper 2019 YEAR END AUDITED discussion was held on an Audit disputes and the enforcement of Club Charter and grants delegated FINANCIALS AND CLASS II AND Report, a EDEAP Request, THPO determinations or awards, against signatory authority for the Golf III MICS-Gaming Commission Request, a waiver and personnel the Tribe; and be it finally resolved, Course to the General Manager Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to issues. that the waiver of sovereign of Mohican North Star Gaming accept the 2019-year end audited Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to make immunity for the Tribe is also and Resort, now therefore be it financials and Class II and III an offer on parcel RH02-19, as limited to the terms and conditions further resolved, the Tribal Council MICS. Seconded by Jeremy addressed in Executive Session. set forth below: Secretary shall send a copy of this Mohawk. Motion carried. Seconded by Jolene Bowman. 1. The limited waiver of the Tribe’s resolution to the Bureau of Indian MOHICAN FAMILY CENTER Motion carried. sovereign immunity is granted Affairs to complete their records GYM CURTAIN-Joe Miller Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to direct only to and for the benefit of the on the Pine Hills Golf Course and Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to sole the Tribal President to contact parties identified as part of the Supper Club Charter. Seconded source the purchase of the gym housing in regard to an applicant agreement(s) that the Tribe has by Martin Welch. Motion carried. curtain from the Gym Boys LLC. as discussed in Executive executed and shall not extend Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to adopt Seconded by Martin Welch. Session. Seconded by Martin to any other entity or person. resolution 025-20, now therefore Motion carried. Welch. Motion carried. 2. The limited waiver of the be it resolved , the Tribal Council MOHICAN FAMILY CENTER Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to Tribe’s sovereign immunity hereby places the operation of the REORGANIZATION-Joe Miller, approve the recommendation for contained in this Resolution Many Trails Banquet Hall under the MFC Security Manager/Crystal the Finance Reorg as discussed in shall be effective only after the Mohican North Star Gaming and Malone, Asst Director of Human Executive Session. Seconded by parties’ officially designated Resort charter thereby delegating Services Craig Kroening, Jr. Motion carried. representatives have executed signatory authority to the General Motion by Jolene Bowman to Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to approve the agreement(s) and shall Manager as of the date of this post the Mohican Family Center a waiver of the waiting period to only be for the term of the Resolution along with superseding Manager position description as apply for work, as discussed in Agreement(s). Resolution 014-2000 in its entirety. presented. Seconded by Terrie K. Executive Session. Seconded by 3. Nothing contained in this Seconded by Jeremy Mohawk. Terrio. Martin Welch. Motion carried. Resolution shall be deemed Motion carried. Roll call: Jeremy abstain, Marv Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to accept consent to levy of any judgment, RESOLUTION: Draw Request yes, Jolene yes, Terrie yes, Martin an Internal Audit for Program 120 lien, or attachment upon any for Land Purchase-Dennis Puzz, yes and Craig abstain. Motion and forward on for management property or interest in property Jr., General Counsel carried. response. Seconded by Jeremy of the Stockbridge-Munsee Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to adopt BOARD/COMMITTEE MEETING Mohawk. Motion carried. Community. resolution 026-20, now therefore MINUTES- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to 4. The limited waiver of sovereign be it resolved, the Stockbridge- Land-Larry Moede, Sr. approve the IT current department immunity granted and approved Munsee Tribal Council hereby Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to changes as recommended by through this Resolution does not authorizes the Tribal Treasurer approve the August 15th, 2019, human resources. Seconded by waive the sovereign immunity of and appropriate staff to Land Committee Meeting minutes Martin Welch. any official, employee, member immediately transfer the purchase and all actions contained within. Roll Call: Jeremy abstain, Marv or agent of the Tribe. price along with any required Seconded by Craig Kroening, Jr. yes, Jolene yes, Terrie yes, Martin 5. Any dispute resolution action closing costs from the BMO Harris Motion carried. yes and Craig yes. Motion carried. against the Tribe, as consented Economic Development, Energy Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to Motion by Jolene Bowman to go to through this limited waiver Efficiency and Renewable Energy approve the recommendation of along with the human resource of sovereign immunity, shall be Investment Account to the BMO the Land Committee, to approve recommendation for the Tribal brought in the form and venue Harris General Checking account. the application for assignment Historic Preservation Officer as identified in the Agreement(s). Seconded by Martin Welch. of tribal land for Rose Chevalier, discussed in Executive Session. The law to be applied, if no law Motion carried. E1/2 NE1/4 SW1/4 Section 10 Seconded by Martin Welch. is otherwise identified, shall be FEMA VERMONT MITIGATION T28N Red Springs. Seconded by Motion carried. federal law. FUNDS-Heather Bruegl, Director Martin Welch. Motion carried. -OPEN AGENDA- Seconded by Jolene Bowman. of Cultural Affairs SELECTION OF BOARD/ ADJOUNRMENT- Roll call: Jeremy no, Marv yes, Motion by Bonney Hartley, Historic COMMITTEE MEMBERS- Motion by Jeremy Mohawk to Jolene yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes Preservation to proceed with Land Committee- adjourn. Seconded by Terrie K. and Craig yes. Motion carried. negotiating funding for educational Motion by Jolene Bowman to Terrio. Motion carried at 6:54 PM. MOHICAN NEWS \January 1, 2020 Page 14 Advertise here for as little Place your ad here! as $12 per week! Advertise in the Advertise in the Mohican News!!! Mohican News!!! Call us at (715) 793-4389 Call us at NEW LIBRARYHOURS!!!!! THE ARVID E. MILLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND (715) 793-4389 MUSUEM IS EXCITED TO ANNOUCNE NEW HOURS!

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