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® POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES Volume 25, Issue 15 • mko gizes Bear Moon • February 1, 2020 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Sobriety Powwow by Val Niehaus, photos by Leonore others shared their stories, experience, Phillips and it gave an uplifting positive environ- The second annual New Year’s Eve ment for a night of sober fun!” Sobriety Powwow was held Dec. 31, Special dances this year included the 2019, at the Forest Count Potawatomi Potato Dance with Shelby Cleereman (FCP) recreation center. And wow... the and Missy Weber taking first and Skye attendance was up from last year with an Alloway and Brooks Boyd taking sec- estimated 200 people, both young and ond. There were also many spot dances old, were present to ring in the New Year! throughout the night and a round dance. A feast started at 5 p.m. with Evelyn New this year were many raffles and Wolcott and Heather Nixon cooking. door prizes for attendees to win…some- A prayer was offered by FCP elder JR thing that everyone always enjoys. As Holmes. Grand Entry then started at 7 always, the winners were very happy and p.m. with Fire Nation and Young Fire- grateful to have their number chosen, keepers keeping the beat until the magic and the prizes were greatly appreciated. midnight hour. The powwow committee wants to Head dancers were Una Ross and thank the cooks, the helpers, and FCP Johnathan Johnson; emcee was Jordan Education and Recreation teams who Keeble; speaker was FCP Council Mem- helped in any way they could during the ber Brooks Boyd. event. It really was a great night and an As this was a sobriety powwow, it awesome way to ring in the New Year: was customary to recognize those who with a clear and sober mind among walk the Red Road – whether it be for a family and friends. Everyone is looking few days or many years. With that being forward to ringing in 2021 with an even said, there was a coin recognition held bigger event! for the many people who were there who have chosen the life of sobriety. These coins are always a highly-valued token to receive as they acknowledge one’s accom- plishments, and it was understood that many coins were presented throughout this special part of the evening. Jorge Cisneros Sr. stood in recognition of his sister, Alex McCorkle, for hitting her one-year mark of sobriety, something of which the entire family is very proud. Skye Alloway also wanted to share with Potawatomi Traveling Times, “Many PAID PRSRT STD PRSRT US POSTAGE PERMIT NO. 317 PERMIT FOND DU LAC, WI FOND DU LAC, 2 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • February 1, 2020 Elders

Elder Menus - February 2020 Happy February Birthday to These Elders! Monday, 2/3 Monday, 2/17 Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes, Holiday – No Lunch 2-4 Asthasia Delgado 2-18 Darrell Genett Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, 2-5 Sonia Acret 2-19 Walter Johnson Sr. Applesauce Tuesday, 2/18 2-8 Mark Allis 2-19 Wayne Tuckwab Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, 2-8 Frances Shepard 2-22 Westley Brownell Tuesday, 2/4 Carrots, Dinner Roll, Green Apple 2-11 Lance Reeves 2-23 Franklin Ritchie Cold Turkey & Swiss on Whole 2-11 Kirk Ritchie 2-23 Brenda Shopodock Wheat w/Lettuce & Tomato, Broccoli Wednesday, 2/19 2-12 Carla White 2-26 Russell C. Butzer Sr. & Cauliflower w/Dip, Fruit in Jello® Italian Pasta Bake, Side Salad, 2-14 Mary Jane Thunder 2-26 Howard Crawford Jr. Breadstick, Cottage Cheese, 2-15 Peggy Victor 2-28 Beverly Crawford Wednesday, 2/5 Tropical Fruit 2-16 Ruth Pemma 2-28 Mark Kuhn Wet Burrito, Tortilla Chips w/Salsa, 2-17 Holly Ritchie Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake, Thursday, 2/20 Fruit Juice Chicken Wings, Cheesy Rice, Country Blend Vegetables, Thursday, 2/6 Hummus & Crackers, Banana Message From FCP Veterans Post 1 Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Cream Torte, Peaches Cottage Cheese, Cucumber Tomato Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 5 Salad, NutriGrain® Bar Friday, 2/21 Cabbage Roll Casserole, Green p.m. We consider it an honor and a privilege to be of service Friday, 2/7 Beans, Dinner Roll, NutriGrain® Bar to the Potawatomi community. Membership in FCP Veterans Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Post 1 is open to all veterans and spouses of Potawatomi Beets, Corn, Orange Monday, 2/24 BBQ Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese, tribal members. Please join us! Monday, 2/10 Peas & Carrots, Mandarin Creamy Chicken over Biscuits, Oranges in Jello® Spinach Salad, Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, 2/25 Tuesday, 2/11 Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup, Ham Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Sandwich, Mixed Berry Pie Gravy, Green Beans, Squash, Bread & Butter, Banana Wednesday, 2/26 Hot Beef Sandwich, Zucchini Wednesday, 2/12 Casserole, Red & Green Pepper Turkey, Stuffing, Corn, Cranberry Strips w/Spinach Dip, Peaches Sauce, Dinner Roll, Apple Thursday, 2/27 Thursday, 2/13 Baked Cod, Sweet Potatoes, Beer Battered Fish, Coleslaw, Calico Beans, Broccoli Slaw, Baked Beans, Rye Bread, Rye Bread, Apple Deadline for the February 15, 2020 issue of the Pineapple & Lime Fluff Friday, 2/28 Traveling Times is Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Friday, 2/14 Beef Stew, Bread & Butter, Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Wrap, Apricots Cheese Stick, Cucumber Salad, Grapes *Menus are subject to change* POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES 100 N. Prospect Avenue • PO Box 340 • 8, WI 54520 phone: (715) 478-7437 • fax: (715) 478-7438 email: [email protected] • website: www.fcpotawatomi.com

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Honorable Chief Judge Viola V. LaMere Eugene L. White-Fish “Weshok”

Honorable Chief Judge Eugene L. White-Fish “aka Viola V. LaMere, “Weshok”, 91 of Ringle, Wis., died on Fugie”, age 68, was born in Hayward, Wis., July 22, 1951. Dec. 22, 2019, at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston, He died on Dec. 20, 2019, at the University of Wisconsin Wis. Hospital in Madison, Wis. Nine years of dialysis proved to She was born on Nov. 8, 1928, in Crandon, Wis., the be too much on his heart. daughter of the late John and Ida (Barney) Sunco. On June He is survived by his wife: Justine White-Fish; his sons: 28, 1953, Viola was united in marriage to Angelo LaMere Josh White-Fish and Shane Lammert; his daughters: Linda Lopez and Anna in Wittenberg, Wis. He preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 1981. Lopez; his grandchildren: Dustin, Olivia, Karmen, Roxane, Waylon, Danny, Viola enjoyed her trips to the casino and visiting with others. She had a knack Josh and Khloe; his sisters: Ora Monegar, Marilynn Alloway and Deanna Olson. for beadwork and created and sewed teepees. She enjoyed puzzle books and cro- He is also survived by his adopted family: brothers: Robert Daniels, Ned Daniels cheting. Viola also had a soft spot for all animals, but especially dogs and cats. Jr. and Joseph Daniels; sisters: Lola Haskens, Michelle Daniels and Roberta Van- Viola is survived by her children: Bruce (Faye) LaMere of Tomahawk, Wis., Zile; and special friend: Mary Shepard as well as numerous nieces and nephews Kerwin LaMere of Kronenwetter, Wis., Penny (Alton) Smart of Ringle, Wis., whom he loved dearly. Leah (Edi) Calderon of Ringle, Wis., Kelly (Jamie) LaMere of Wittenberg, Wis., He is preceded in death by his parents: Nellie Alloway and John Carl White- April (Mike) LaMere of Elderon, Wis., and Kathy (Delbert) LaMere of Witten- Fish and Ned and Josie Daniels; his son: John Carl White-Fish; his brothers: berg, Wis, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several other relatives Herb Daniels, Steven Daniels, Matthew Daniels and George Alloway. and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and He was an enrolled tribal member of the Forest County Potawatomi Com- one brother. munity. He was very proud of his recovery from alcohol and drugs with 34 years Visitation was held on Dec. 25, 2019, followed by a commitment service of- of sobriety. He was currently the Chief Judge for the Forest County Potawatomi ficiated by Corwin Roth on Dec. 26, 2019, at the Siga Funmaker Community Tribal Court. He was elected to the position by the tribal members in June of Center, Wittenberg, Wis. Burial was in the Native American Cemetery, Witten- 1994. He was the first judge elected to serve the newly- established court system. berg. He was serving his fourth consecutive term as Chief Judge. He continued to Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, assisted the family with funer- work even after starting treatment/dialysis for kidney failure. al arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidt- He was a member of the Wisconsin Tribal Judges Association (WTJA). In schulta.com. 1996, he was elected by WTJA to sit on the National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) as a steering committee member for the region. In 1998, WTJA elected him to serve on the Board of Directors for Region 10. Region 10 is comprised of the tribal courts in the states of Michigan, Minne- sota, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. He served as vice-president of WTJA for four years and in 2015, he was elected as its president. In 2001, he was elected to serve as president of NAICJA. He continued to serve through 2009 and in 2015, was elected as a member of the board. Judge White-Fish joined the faculty of the National Tribal Judicial Center at the National Judicial College in 2008. These are only some of the contributions he has made throughout the judicial Debra (Debbie) Sue Tuckwab system. “Neb Wey Kwe - Stand Up Lady” He was a member of the Midewiwin Society and practiced his Native Ameri- can culture up to the day he passed. Debra (Debbie) Sue Tuckwab, “Neb Wey Kwe” “Stand A traditional funeral service was held on Dec. 23, 2019, in Crandon, Wis. Up Lady”, age 60, of Crandon, Wis., passed away after Online condolences may be left for the family at www.weberhillfuneralhome. a long battle with cancer on Jan. 17, 2020, at St. Mary's com. Hospital, Rhinelander. Debbie was born on May 30, 1959, in Laona, Wis., the daughter of George and Alice (Ottowa) Tuckwab. She is survived by her brother: Wayne Tuckwab of Wabeno; sister: Arlene Al- Gregory A. Bradley loway of Crandon; friend: Tim Laabs of Crandon; son: Jamie Tuckwab of Cran- “Keno wes - Little Eagle” don; daughter: Heather (Thomas) Robinson of Laona, Larissa (Daniel) Dehart of Crandon, Nicole Laabs (Heath) of Crandon; son: Ian Laabs (Katie) of Pelican Gregory A. Bradley, ”Keno wes”, Little Eagle” 26, of Lake; nieces: Jacqueline Crawford of Wabeno, Monica Michaels of Argonne; Crandon, WI passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at grandchildren: Mariya, Monique, Hunter, Allisia, Jayden, Jaycee, Hazel, River, Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. Gregory was born in Savannah, India, Makenna, Danica, Keira, Cheyton; two great-grandchildren: Rhinelander on October 26, 1993 the son of Timothy Brad- Stetson and Fletcher; and close friend, Guadalupe Cisneros. She is also survived ley and Agnes (Shockto) Brown. by many nieces and nephews. Surviving are his father, Timothy Bradley; mother, Agnes She was preceded in death by her parents: Alice and George; brothers: Cal- (Huggie) Brown; sisters, Janiece Brown, Crandon; Deiandra vin, Don, Stewart; sisters: Juanita, Ellen, Marlene, Marcella. LaBarge, Carter; Julianna Bradley, Florida; brothers, Jacob Shockto, Rhinelander Debbie enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking for family and and Joseph Brown III, Crandon. community functions. Her hobbies included cooking, beading, sewing and go- Visitation will start at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Lake Lucerne ing to the casino with family and friends. She had a heart of gold and was always Gospel Chapel, Crandon. Services will start at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January willing to help whenever needed. 10, 2020 at Lake Lucerne Gospel Chapel with Pastor Don Dewing officiating. Visitation was held Jan. 19; a meal was served followed by services on Jan. Burial to follow at the Potawatomi Tribal Cemetery. 20, both at Lake Lucerne Gospel Chapel in Crandon. Pastor Don Dewing Weber-Hill Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. On- officiated and interment was at the Potawatomi Tribal Cemetery, Stone Lake line condolences for the family may be directed to www.weberhillfuneralhome. (Crandon), Wis. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.weber- com. hillfuneralhome.com. 4 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • February 1, 2020 Community The Story of One of the First Forest County Potawatomi Residences Contributed by the Forest County Potawatomi Museum & Cultural Center Archive Team Before the Removal Period, the bankok lived in a Potawatomi village west to adulthood. Her name was Wassiban 1999. Unfortunately, the grant program Potawatomi people controlled five of what is now Gillett, called Kee she or Thelma Michigan Biddell. John and was overwhelmed with requests and there million acres in southern Wisconsin showa or Shining Star. While they made Nancy’s daughter, Kenindje, also lived on simply was not enough funds to approve and northern Illinois. After the Chicago their home at Kee she showa, they had a the homestead with her spouse, Billy Joe the Tribe’s grant request. Treaty of 1833 eventually forced them son, Kassigassig or Frank Michigan. They and their son, Silver Joe. Kenindje passed The building was determined ineligi- westward from their homelands, they lost had also lived in the village at White as a young adult as did Silver Joe. Some- ble for the National Register of Historic their territory. A handful of Potawatomi Rapids in Marinette County on the time after Frank’s passing in 1940, the Places by the State Historical Society families resisted the Removal and refused Menomonee River for some time. Even- homestead was vacated. John Michigan of Wisconsin in 1999 because it had to move west. tually, they had a daughter, Kenindje. and his entire immediate family were all been moved from its original location. According to a report compiled by As the Wisconsin Potawatomi began laid to rest on the homestead. The home- In spite of that decision, Forest County the Forest County Potawatomi Tribal to acquire land for home sites, John stead has been documented as a place of Potawatomi was still quite passionate Historic Preservation Officer in February purchased, for thirteen dollars, 120 acres significant historic and cultural value. about restoring the building. of 2015, John and Nancy Michigan were in the Blackwell area in 1902. After the In 1957, Frank Michigan’s heir sold In a letter to a representative at the one of the first Potawatomi families to land was purchased, the Michigan family the third building from the property to National Park Service, Steve Woods, who build a permanent home here in Forest took residence and became one of the a non-native Blackwell resident by the served as the Tribal Planner for a num- County. first Potawatomi families to establish a name of Phillip Gentz. Mr. Gentz pur- ber of years, wrote: “The Tribe would John Michigan, whose Potawatomi homestead in Forest County. chased the log cabin for $10 and moved certainly like to acquire and preserve this name was Kitchigan, was born in a John and his wife Nancy lived on the the structure, in one piece, to his proper- building. It is the oldest known structure Potawatomi village where Milwaukee homestead until they passed away. Their ty on County H with the use of a lowboy dating back to when the Tribe received its County sits today around the time The son Frank also lived on the property for trailer. reservation land in Wisconsin.” Removal Period had begun. His wife, the rest of his lifetime. In 1907, John In the late 1990s, Mr. Gentz corre- After the Tribe was denied grant Kishiabankok, later known as Nancy transferred ownership of 80 of his 120 sponded with Clarice (Ritchie) Werle, funding to move and restore the dwell- Michigan, was born in Potawatomi Terri- acres to Frank. Over the years, three the former Tribal Historian about the ing, it seems that the project fell through tory a few years later around Sheboygan. dwellings were built on the property. building. The Forest County Potawatomi the cracks. In 2018, Phillip Gentz passed Both John and Nancy belonged to those John and Nancy lived in one house on Tribe was interested in purchasing the away and his son assumed ownership of families who resisted the Removal and the property. Frank lived in another building for $5,000 with hopes to restore the property. Evidence suggests the oldest eventually became known as the “Wan- house, with his first and second wives and it and move it to what was then the Potawatomi home still sits on the banks dering Potawatomi,” living on ceded his children and eventual step children. proposed Museum site. The Tribe applied of the Rat River in Blackwell, on a piece territories throughout Wisconsin. Frank had several children while he for a grant through the Department of of land on County H. For a few years, Kitchigan and Kishia- lived there, only one of which survived the Interior, National Parks Service in

New Carter C-Store submitted by Michelle Berdan, FCP Planner If you haven’t been to Carter recently, The new store will be located on you may be amazed to see the progress of the same side of the highway as the the new Carter C-Store! Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel and On Sept. 12, 2019, a Ground Blessing offer gas, Stone Creek Coffee, deli, and Ceremony was held for the new 10,000 limited groceries. The store will also square foot facility. Since then, construc- house locally-grown fresh fruits, vege- tion crews have been working diligently tables, and meats from Bodwewadmi to prepare the site, install infrastructure, Ktegan (the Potawatomi Farm). Con- erect the building, and install the new struction is expected to be completed by fuel tanks. The construction of the Carter May 2020. C-Store project is being managed by Greenfire Management Services. Community/Departments February 1, 2020 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 5

Community Advocacy Offers Assistance

The Forest County Potawatomi Community Advocacy Department helps with Advanced Directives. It's a free and confidential service. We can meet with you in our office, at your home, or at another location that you prefer. Our staff will provide you with copies that can be sent to family members, your physician, or any other trusted person upon your request. Advanced Directives are advanced care planning documents that allow an individual to legally document their views and preferences for healthcare and/or financial decisions, should they be unable to do so themselves either temporarily or permanently. These documents also allow you to choose your own spokesperson/ agent should you become unable to speak for yourself in regards to your healthcare and/or financial decisions. Community Advocacy will be reaching out to the elder community by phone and mail to see if you are interested in this service. Our staff will also be available to fill out Advanced Directives at the next tribal council meeting on Feb. 8, 2020. If you are not able to attend the meeting, we are happy to schedule a date to meet with you that works best for you. The Community Advocacy staff is also happy to assist with Medicare enrollment and any questions you may have in regards to enrolling tribal elders that are Medi- care eligible. Tribal insurance is a secondary payer source if another insurance is available, so we encourage all eligible elders to enroll in Medicare. If you have any questions or would like assistance with Advance Directives or Medicare enrollment, please contact us at (715) 478-4537.

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FCP Education can Help Enhance Your Educational Journey submitted by Deb Tetting, Ph.D. | Occupational Leadership Development Director When not attending her college a personal and spiritual connection with classes, Judy works at the Caring Place those in her community, which includes in Stone Lake as a patient advocate. She those at the Caring Place. She has pride has already earned her Certified Nursing in keeping her culture alive and well for Assistant (CNA) certification and is now all tribal members. In this photograph, working toward a business degree. Judy Judy is see with Marion Waube, a resi- has a unique position where she spends dent at the Caring Place. After getting to quality one-on-one time with the res- know Marion, Judy encouraged her to idents/elders, meeting their social and look past her limitations and go after her emotional needs. Judy is not looked at as dream of getting a college degree. We are an employee by the residents, but rather happy to report that starting this month, a friend in whom they trust and with Marion is now attending college. whom they enjoy spending time. She can If you are a tribal member, spouse, be seen helping them put puzzles togeth- or descendant attending college, but er, playing cribbage, listening to their still want to work for the Forest County stories, watching television with them, Potawatomi Community, now or during or just being a companion to help them your summer break, contact the FCP Ed- feel at ease. These activities engage their ucation Department at (715) 889-7355. minds and warms their hearts, as well as We will help find you a position that will Judy’s. Judy is a tribal member who has enhance your educational journey. The picture at right incorporates two of our program participants. The photographer is Leonore Phillips, a Potawatomi Traveling Times College Intern. In the photo are Judy Murphy, a College Intern working at the Caring Place and Marion Waube, a resident at the Caring Place. December Fun at Gte Ga Nes submitted by Rebecca Jennings

December was a busy yet festive time More farm fun will be happening in the at Gte Ga Nes Preschool. This year, we near future! joined other FCP departments at the 4th At school, we worked to prepare Annual Grandparents and Grandchildren the children for their own program Holiday Event. Over 140 children with through learning songs and poems and their families attended on Dec. 4. Our practicing regularly. Our Preschool staff read with children and worked on elf Holiday Program was very well attended applications and letters to Santa. It was on Dec. 20. We had about 90 people in a treat to see so many current and past attendance with seating accommodations students in this community setting. We and refreshments for all. The students look forward to joining in this collabora- and staff presented the program at the tive event next year. Old Tribal Hall. Many commented on The early snow was a source of ex- this in a very positive way. Bringing our hilaration for our students to play in each youngsters into this space was an oppor- day and on our December field trip. We tunity to return to the roots of the tribal traveled to Bodewewadmi Ktegan Farm government. Hearing folks reminisce to cut our own trees for each classroom. about past events that occurred in this The children bounded in the snow and building was a privilege. Seeing the par- enjoyed helping in hauling the trees. ents and families together enjoying their This is always an adventure for us all. We children was uplifting for all involved. are grateful for the farm staff and their Watch for news of more preschool fun in willingness to work with our students. the coming months! Departments February 1, 2020 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 7 Celebrate American Heart Month submitted by Molly Bieber, CHES, Public Health Educator

February is American Heart Month. your sodium intake by reading nutrition Did you know that heart disease is the labels. Try to have more veggies, fruits, leading cause of death for men and wom- and whole grains in your diet. Limit en in the United States? About 90 percent foods that are high in saturated fat and of middle-aged people and 74 percent sugar. of young adults have one or more risk • Be physically active! Try to get at factors for heart disease. Risk factors for least 2 ½ hours of physical activity each heart disease include diabetes, high blood week. That may sound intimidating but pressure, high blood cholesterol, cigarette if you break it up, that’s just 30 minutes smoking and being overweight. If you a day, 5 days a week. You can reach this have more than one of these risk factors, goal by going for regular walks, attending your risk of heart disease increases. exercise programs, or by playing games What is heart disease? with children or grandchildren. Invite a The phrase “heart disease” is used to friend or family member to join you and describe a bundle of conditions that affect help keep you motivated! heart health. The most common type of • Quit smoking. The chemicals in heart disease is coronary heart disease. tobacco smoke can harm your heart and Coronary heart disease occurs when fat, blood vessels. Quitting smoking is hard, es. FCP Community Health offers this with Sara Cleereman, R.N., at (715) 478- cholesterol, and calcium build up in your but is possible. Set a quit date and ask for program. Learn more by calling (715) 4889. arteries, causing clogged arteries. The support from family and friends. 478-4355. Women’s Exercise Program – Open to buildup of fat, cholesterol, and calcium • Reduce stress. Stress may lead to Elders Exercise Program – Open to FCP women of all fitness levels, classes is called plaque. Plaque prevents oxygen high blood pressure. Practice meditation FCP tribal elders. Light workouts lasting will be offered twice a week on Tuesdays in your blood from getting to your heart. or yoga and identify healthy activities 30-60 minutes with a health snack and Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at This can cause chest pain or lead to blood that help you relax. and bucket raffles are provided at each the FCP Recreation Building. Please call clots. Blood clots can block the flow of What resources are available? session. Sessions are offered at 1:30 p.m. FCP Community Health at (715) 478- blood to your heart and is a common Keep your heart healthy by participat- every other Wednesday. For more infor- 4355 for more information. cause of heart attack. ing in these activities and programs: mation, call FCP Recreation at (715) To learn more about American Heart How can you protect yourself from FCP Tribal Wellvation Program – 478-7420. Month, visit the NIH: National Heart, heart disease? Open to FCP enrolled tribal members Smoking Cessation Incentive Pro- Lung, and Blood Institute website at Take care of your heart by doing these age 18 years and older. This program gram – Open to FCP tribal members and https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/ activities: meets you where you are at and rewards individuals eligible for the Alternative education-and-awareness/heart-month. • Eat healthy foods. Pay attention to you for making healthy lifestyle chang- Care Program. Schedule an appointment Smile :)

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Tobacco 21 Law: Minimum Sales Age for Tobacco Products Raised to 21 submitted by Molly Bieber, Community Health On Dec. 20, 2019, President Don- With youth vaping at epidemic ald Trump signed legislation raising the proportions, Tobacco 21 is a step in the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco right direction but much more could products from 18 to 21. The U.S. Food be done to save lives. To learn more and Drug Administration (FDA) issued about the new legislation and for details a statement: “It is now illegal for retailers and updates, visit the FDA’s website at to sell tobacco products – including ciga- https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/ rettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes, to anyone retail-sales-tobacco. under 21.” Sources: A report from the Institute of Medi- Institute of Medicine of the Nation- cine of the National Academies published al Academies . (2015, March). Read in 2015 showed that raising the min- “Public Health Implications of Raising imum age of sale from 18 to 21 could the Minimum Age of Legal Access to prevent the deaths of 223,000 people Tobacco Products” at nationalacademies. born between the year 2000 and 2019. org. Retrieved January 14, 2020, from This includes reducing deaths from lung http://www.nationalacademies.org/hmd/ cancer, the nation’s leading cancer killer, Reports/2015/TobaccoMinimumAgeRe- by 50,000. Since the publication of that port.aspx. report, 19 states had raised the minimum Selling Tobacco Products in Retail age of sale until December 2019, when Stores. Retrieved January 14, 2020, from the President signed the bill into federal https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/ law. The law immediately took effect retail-sales-tobacco-products/selling-to- and it is now illegal in all 50 states to sell bacco-products-retail-stores. tobacco products to any individual under the age of 21. Beat the Drum. Be Counted! submitted by Hanna Hayden, Running Strong for American Indian Youth ALEXANDRIA, Virginia and PINE and that starts in our Native American RIDGE, S.D. (Jan. 7, 2020) – Run- communities,” said Mills. ning Strong for American Indian Youth Native Americans and Alaskan Natives launched a major new effort with the living on reservations or in Native com- 2020 Census Bureau to make sure Native munities were under-counted by approx- Americans count. Beat the Drum. Be imately 4.9 percent in the 2010 Census. Counted! will work in communities That is more than double the undercount across Indian Country to improve the rate of the next closest population group. accuracy of this key measure used to This inaccuracy has financial ramifica- determine federal funding for critical tions resulting in a loss of millions of programs. annual federal dollars to Indian Country Running Strong is a nonprofit found- that would otherwise be used to improve ed by Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills public utilities such as public schooling (Oglala Lakota). It helps Native Ameri- and transportation infrastructure. It also can people meet their immediate survival has political consequences in redistricting needs while creating opportunities for voting geographies and allocating Con- self-sufficiency and self-esteem in Native gressional seats. American youth. These opportunities, Beat the Drum. Be Counted! will such as improved schooling and health- address this inequality with a series of care, rely on accurate representation in PSAs, social media campaigns, phone the census – but, historically, Native banking, and local organization partner- Americans have been dramatically un- ships designed to inform and empower der-served in part due to under-counting. local marginalized residents about their Beat the Drum. Be Counted! will push census rights. to improve counting accuracy in these “The 2020 Census has been specifi- communities with targeted outreach and cally designed to improve response rates strategic messaging. from all over Indian Country, but with “The Census makes a real impact in Running Strong and Billy on board we people’s lives,“ said Running Strong and hope for unprecedented turnout,” said Beat the Drum spokesperson Billy Mills. Anne Eagle Bull, 2020 Census Tribal “You can feel it in understaffed health Partner Specialist. “This is an exciting clinics, and see it in everything from joint venture and we are excited to part- roads to veterans’ support to housing ner with Running Strong.” assistance. As an American who went to More information, outreach materi- public schools and served our country, als and updates on Beat the Drum. Be I know firsthand how much we rely on Counted! events will be available at Run- these programs. ning Strong for American Indian Youth’s “Everyone deserves to be counted – website, www.IndianYouth.org. 10 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • February 1, 2020 In the News TC Energy Files Pre-Construction Plan for KXL Despite Ongoing Lawsuits submitted by Indigenous Environmental Network Montana (Jan. 17, 2020) - Despite circumvent the law by trying to illegally sits in legal limbo and the fact TC Energy ties. A date for the federal litigation has ongoing lawsuits, TC Energy (formerly push the KXL pipeline through despite feels bold enough to start pre-construc- not been finalized nor do they have all TransCanada) has filed a status report his first permit being revoked and his tion without the proper permits speaks the permits required to begin construc- with a United States District Court out- second permit being challenged in court. volumes to the control big oil money has tion. This timeline is pure fantasy. The lining their plan to begin pre-construc- Climate chaos is already here and the on our political and legal system. KXL Pipeline will not be built through tion activities and construction on their KXL pipeline will be devastating to tribal “For a decade, we have fought this Oceti Sakowin lands.” Keystone XL (KXL) pipeline 2020. This communities and to the world’s ecosys- dirty tar sands pipeline. We will not allow Established in 1990, The Indigenous construction would include preparations tems,” said Kandi White, Native Energy our treaties to be ignored and our com- Environmental Network is an interna- for man camps along the route. and Climate Campaign Coordinator, munities put at risk. Consultation is not tional environmental justice nonprofit For the better part of a decade tribal Indigenous Environmental Network. consent and consultation has not hap- that works with tribal grassroots organiza- nations, from Dene territory in the north In 2018, United States District Judge pened with the Oceti Sakowin tribes. Not tions to build the capacity of Indigenous to Ponca territory in the south, have Brian Morris, issued a landmark ruling one of them. Man camps surrounding communities. IEN’s activities include made it clear -- they do not want this that President Trump violated federal our tribal nations bring drugs like meth empowering Indigenous communities toxic tar sands pipeline near Indigenous environmental laws when his Administra- and heroin to our nations and violence and tribal governments to develop mech- lands and communities, they do not want tion claimed that the KXL Pipeline was to our women and children” said Joye anisms to protect our sacred sites, land, to see further development within the consistent with the public interest. Last Braun, Frontline Community Organizer, water, air, natural resources, the health of tar sands region of northern Alberta, and December, a judge dismissed Trump’s Indigenous Environmental Network. both our people and all living things, and they will not stand for the active disre- push to have the legal challenge, in which ”The KXL will only inflame the epidemic to build economically sustainable com- gard of their inherent Indigenous Rights. IEN is a plaintiff, against his second of Missing and Murdered women, girls munities. “President Trump continues to permit dismissed. The KXL pipeline still and two-spirit relatives in our communi-

Final Riders Announced for Team USA Eagles and Wolves Ahead of 2020 PBR Global Cup USA submitted by Kacie Albert PUEBLO, Colo. (Jan. 8, 2020)– PBR World Champion Cooper Davis son-launch Unleash The Beast Major in bull riding stage. Ahead of the 2020 WinStar World Ca- (Jasper, Texas) already selected to Team New York City. In 2019, Jesus, who was a top con- sino and Resort PBR Global Cup USA, USA Eagles. Triplett, who rode for Team USA tender for the year’s Rookie of the Year presented by Monster Energy, the final Under the leadership of first-time at the 2018 edition of the PBR Global honor, finished a career-best No. 20 in riders set to defend home soil as mem- head coach Ted Nuce (Stephenville, Cup in Sydney, Australia, finished a ca- the world, capped by a ninth-place result bers of Team USA Eagles and Wolves at Texas) and returning assistant Mike reer-best second at the 2019 PBR World at his debut PBR World Finals. He was the event akin to the “Olympics of bull “Bo” Vocu (Oglala Lakota – Kyle, S.D.), Finals, propelling him to finish the year a key contributor for the Wolves at the riding” have been announced. Cody Jesus (Navajo – Window Rock, No. 7 in the world. Not missing a beat, 2019 PBR Global Cup USA, going 2-for- The fourth edition of the PBR Global Ariz.), Colten Jesse (Potawatomi - Kona- Triplett won the first Touring Pro Divi- 3 in their third-place campaign. Cup, the only nation vs. nation bull wa, Okla.), Cannon Cravens (Cherokee sion event of the new season in Kearney, Following their Global Cup debuts, riding competition, will make its second – Porum, Okla.) and alternate Wyatt Neb., before riding to a tenth-place result Jesse and Cravens, both had their 2019 stop at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Rogers (Cherokee – Coweta, Okla.) will on the elite tour in New York City. seasons halted by injury, with Jesse un- Texas, on Feb. 15-16, 2020. The new complete Team USA Wolves. Much like Triplett, Kimzey earned his dergoing shoulder surgery and Cravens team tournament debuted in Edmonton, The already announced Wolves second selection to Team USA after mak- sustaining a broken leg. Alberta, in November 2017, visited Syd- include: Ryan Dirteater (Cherokee ing his debut for the Eagles in February Both, however, returned as alternates ney, Australia, in June 2018, and most – Hulbert, Okla.), Stetson Lawrence 2019 inside AT&T Stadium. The Okla- at the 2019 PBR World Finals, before recently stopped in Arlington this past (Chippewa and Sioux – Williston, N.D.) homa phenom’s selection comes after he their World Championship contend- February. and Keyshawn Whitehorse (Navajo – recently captured his sixth consecutive ing form was back on display at the Led by head coach Justin McBride McCracken Springs, Utah). PRCA world championship. season-launch Unleash The Beast Ma- (Whitesboro, Texas) and assistant J.W. For Team USA Eagles, while the A first-time selection to Team USA, jor in New York City. Jesse delivered a Hart (Overbrook, Okla.), Team USA quartet of new additions have only made Kasel, who is currently recovering from strong 3-for-4 showing to finish sixth, Eagles will be completed by Matt Triplett a collective four appearances at past PBR groin surgery, was crowned the 2019 while Cravens’ 1-for-3 effort earned him (Columbia Falls, Mont.), Dalton Kasel Global Cups, they are arguably four of PBR Rookie of the Year after completing twelfth. 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They injury replacement, with Cody Teel on his resume, Teel, a two-time Team Kasel’s rocket up the rankings was can be purchased at the AT&T Stadium (Kountze, Texas) to compete in place of USA rider, not only was a member of the capped by his career-first event win on Box Office, online at ATTStadium.com Chase Outlaw (Hamburg, Ark.), current- event-winning contingent at the inaugu- the Unleash The Beast at the final regu- or SeatGeek.com, or via the phone at ly sidelined for six months after under- ral Global Cup in Canada in 2017, but lar-season event of the year in Nampa, (800) 732-1727. going the fourth reconstructive shoulder also competed for the second-place Eagles Idaho, followed by a twelfth-place result For more information on the event, surgery of his career in December 2019. at the most recent edition in Texas in at his debut PBR World Finals. including premium experience and elite McBride and Hart elected to not February 2019. For the Wolves, Jesus, Jesse and Cra- seats offerings, visit PBR.com/Global- name an alternate. Battling through a knee injury at the vens will make their second-consecutive Cup. Triplett, Kasel, Kimzey and Teel will 2019 PBR World Finals to finish No. 6 appearance for the all Native American join two-time PBR World Champion Jess in the world, Teel began the 2020 season contingent, while alternate Rogers is pre- Lockwood (Volborg, Mont.) and 2016 with a 2-for-4 performance at the sea- paring to make his debut on the global In the News February 1, 2020 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 11

Assistant Secretary Sweeney Announces BIA’s Year of Firsts: Marking the Wildland Fire Management Program’s Progress submitted by Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 8, benefit to both federal and tribal partners in wildland fire management. During the • For the San Carlos Agency this was a 2020) – Assistant Secretary – Indian are done collaboratively, that is when we 20-day course, trainees safely conducted fire year that wouldn’t end, and the asso- Affairs Tara Katuk Sweeney announced a see the highest rewards of true partner- 11 prescribed burns treating 2,507 acres ciated costs of supporting those fighting number of firsts for the Bureau of Indian ship,” said Assistant Secretary Sweeney. in northern Florida. They also worked to wildland fires on the San Carlos Reser- Affairs and its Wildland Fire and Aviation “By working across jurisdictional bound- obtain their certifications in numerous vation meant the BIA had to develop a Management program resulting from aries we can do more than just protect prescribed fire qualifications necessary for better way of tracking expenses in order their efforts to aid Indian Country and landscapes, we can help preserve tribal their career advancement. to support its firefighting employees and which demonstrate exceptional inter- cultures and traditions, which are closely Collaborating to address and reduce tribal and interagency partners. The high- agency collaboration abilities and com- tied to their lands.” on-reservation wildland fires fire occurrence resulted in the agency mitment to improving the development Federally-recognized tribes reserve Florida isn’t the only state treating establishing an ad hoc BIA finance team of their wildland fire workforce through the right to use their ancestral and landscapes to reduce the hazard potential capable of tracking and accounting for new training opportunities for women. reserved treaty lands for their religious for wildfires. For two of the BIA’s Arizona costs attributed to all fire personnel. The Bureau of Indian Affairs Sends Seven and cultural purposes, such as hunting, agencies – Fort Yuma and San Carlos – team consisted of five BIA employees Wildland Firefighters to Australia fishing and gathering activities. Part collaboration has been key to preventing from Billings, Mont., Portland, Ore., Sac- In December, the Bureau of Indi- of the BIA’s trust responsibilities are to and combatting wildland fires on the ramento, Calif., and Boise. They docu- an Affairs sent wildland fire personnel protect, restore and reduce the impacts reservations they serve: mented and tracked 156 incidents within abroad for the first time to combat the of wildfire on these lands. In conjunction • Located along the Colorado River, four complex databases which, when wildfires in Australia. Since December, with the White Mountain Apache Tribe, the Cocopah Reservation sits 13 miles combined, totaled an estimated cost of so far 95 firefighters from DOI and the the Yavapai-Apache Nation, the Fort south of the city of Yuma and 15 miles $4.7 million. USFS have been deployed at the request Apache Agency and Coronado National north of San Lis, Mexico. Its unique The team’s work, and success, made of the Australian Fire and Emergency Ser- Forest, the BIA’s Western Regional Office boundaries border two countries – the a significant contribution to the San vice Authorities Council. Of these, seven in Phoenix facilitated the development of United States and Mexico – and two Carlos Agency this fire season, and led employees with the Bureau of Indian a collaborative RTRL project to address states, Arizona and California. Thriving to discussions about the BIA developing Affairs have deployed. shared interests that enhance the health along the river’s banks is an invasive and its own Type 3 finance section capable “The loss of life, property and envi- and resiliency of the Oak Savana eco- dangerous plant called salt cedar, with of supporting any BIA regional office or ronment are devastating in Australia,” system, an area of grass and Emory Oak roots that drink deeply thereby helping agency, or tribal or interagency partner. said U.S. Secretary David Bernhardt. trees on the White Mountain Apache to lower the water table and adding large Going forward, the section anticipates “The United States stands with our reservation which is of deep cultural deposits of salt to the soil. The plant’s being able to provide training opportu- partners, and we will continue to sup- and spiritual significance to the Apache prolific and highly flammable branches nities to improve fire finance capabilities port Australia in sending our world class people. threaten the river’s wetland ecosystem and throughout Indian Country. personnel to contain these blazes and Supporting women for fire leadership create significant fire hazards to neighbor- “The important strides the BIA is help protect Australian communities and training ing communities when wildfires occur. taking to improve and protect Indian wildlife.” In another first, the Bureau sponsored • While removing the plant is a Country have long-term consequences The U.S., Australia and New Zealand three female employees – two federal and common management practice along the that will change the landscape of tribal have been exchanging fire assistance for one tribal – to attend the Fire Leader- river, the U.S. Department of the Interior communities for decades. I commend more than 15 years as the Australian and ship for Women (FLFW) Program at Office of Wildland Fire’s Southern Border these achievements, and encourage the New Zealand personnel filled critical the National Interagency Prescribed Fire Fuels Management Initiative provided wildland fire community to continue needs during peak wildfire season in the Training Center (PFTC) in Tallahassee, $563,00 in funding for a first-of-its-kind their improvement efforts in the years United States. The last time the U.S sent Fla.: Yvette Leech with the Warm Springs project: a four-year treatment plan that, ahead,” said BIA Director Darryl La- firefighters to Australia was in 2010. Confederated Tribes’ forestry department due to its unique partnerships, is making Counte. Receiving the NIFC Governing in Warm Springs, Ore.; Ashton Lynch, a wildfire management history. The Assistant Secretary – Indian Af- Board’s Prestigious Pulaski Award firefighter with the Bureau’s Pima Agency As part of the Bureau’s trust respon- fairs oversees the BIA, the oldest bureau In June of 2019, the governing board in Sacaton, Ariz.; and Cheryl Bright, a sibility, the Fort Yuma Agency provides in the Department of the Interior. The of the National Interagency Fire Center field coordinator with the BIA Branch of vegetation management and wildfire BIA director is responsible for manag- (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho, selected the Wildland Fire Management at the NIFC protection services across the 6,500–acre ing the bureau’s day-to-day operations Bureau’s Fort Apache Agency in White- office in Boise. reservation. Coordinating with the Co- through four offices – Indian Services, river, Ariz., and the U.S. Forest Service’s “With this training I can share what copah Tribe and the U.S. Department of Justice Services, Trust Services, and Field Coronado National Forest Sierra Vista I learned with my coworkers and use my Homeland Security’s Bureau of Customs Operations. These offices directly admin- Ranger District office in Hereford, Ariz., skills to help manage prescribed burns in and Border Patrol, the BIA applied for ister or fund tribally operated BIA infra- to receive its prestigious Pulaski Award the community I serve,” said Lynch. “I and received funding to treat nine miles – structure, economic development, law recognizing their interagency collabo- am grateful to have been part of the Fire approximately 36 percent of the reser- enforcement and justice, social services ration and outstanding performance on Leadership Module.” vation’s land mass – along the Colorado (including child welfare), tribal gover- a Reserved Treaty Rights Land (RTRL) What make this a first is that across River. In total, 1,359 acres of invasive and nance, and trust land and natural and project. federal wildland agencies women hold foreign salt cedar will be treated, which energy resources management programs The Pulaski Award recognizes federal, less than 10 percent of fire positions will preserve the tribe’s valuable eco- for the nation’s 573 federally-recognized state and local government agencies who and only seven percent hold leadership nomic investments and the cultural and American Indian and Alaska Native demonstrate outstanding performance positions. To address this imbalance, traditional native species they rely on. In tribes through 12 regional offices and 81 in the area of interagency collaboration, the PFTC developed the FLFW pro- its first year of the initiative, firefighters agencies. The Wildland Fire and Aviation cooperation and coordination. This is the gram with the specific intent of using treated 150 acres. They will continue Management program is located in the first time the governing board has recog- prescribed fire as a catalyst for bringing making progress each fall and winter for Office of Trust Services.\ nized the BIA with this award. women together to create a support net- the next three years. “When projects that have mutual work that will help women advance with- 12 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • February 1, 2020 In the News

Defendants Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Fraudulently Sell Imported Jewelry from the Philippines as Native American-Made submitted by The United States Department of Justice WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 6, Waleed Sarrar, a.k.a. Willie Sarrar, 44, by check; and charged the credit cards of The law is designed to prevent products 2020) – Three members of an interna- pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy customers who purchased the imported from being marketed as “Indian made,” tional conspiracy to import knock-off to misrepresent Indian-produced goods Indian-style jewelry. when the products are not, in fact, made jewelry from the Philippines and misrep- and to commit wire fraud, for his role As part of her plea, Wesley agreed that by Indians. It covers all Indian and resent it as Native-American have pleaded in ordering and misrepresenting import- she owned and operated LMN Jewelers, Indian-style traditional and contempo- guilty for their roles in the fraudulent ed, knock-off jewelry as Native Amer- a jewelry business that specialized in the rary arts and crafts produced after 1935, scheme, announced Assistant Attorney ican-made at his retail store Scottsdale sale of Native-American-style jewelry, and and broadly applies to the marketing General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Jewels, located in Scottsdale, Arizona. co-owned and co-operated Last Chance of arts and crafts by any person in the Justice Department’s Criminal Division Sarrar is scheduled to be sentenced on Jewelers, a similar jewelry business. She United States. The IACA provides critical and U.S. Attorney Michael Bailey of the March 30, 2020. also admitted to removing “Made in the economic benefits for Native American District of Arizona. According to information that the Philippines” stickers from bags of import- cultural development by recognizing that On Jan. 6, all three defendants plead- defendants admitted to as part of their ed jewelry, smuggling jewelry into the forgery and fraudulent arts and crafts died guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge pleas, from January 2016 through Feb- U.S. from the Philippines through the minish the livelihood of Native American John Z. Boyle of the District of Arizona. ruary 2019, they conspired with each U.S. Postal Service to avoid inspection artists and craftspeople by lowering both Laura Marye Wesley, a.k.a. Laura Lott, other, and others, to design jewelry in the by federal authorities at the port of entry, market prices and standards. 32, pleaded guilty to one count of con- Native-American Indian-style and man- wiring money to the Philippines to cover This case was investigated by the spiracy to commit misrepresentation of ufacture the jewelry in the Philippines the costs of the jewelry-making business Office of Law Enforcement for the Indian-produced goods, wire fraud, mail with Filipino labor. The defendants also there, working with Filipino factory Southwest Region of the U.S. Fish and fraud, and entry of goods by means of conspired to import the jewelry from the workers who were manufacturing the Wildlife Service and the Phoenix Field false statements and smuggling goods, for Philippines to Arizona without indelible knock-offs, and delivering the knock-off Office of U.S. Immigration and Cus- her role in the manufacture, importation, markings as required by law, and display, Native-American-style jewelry to retail toms Enforcement’s Homeland Security and sale of knock-off jewelry as Native advertise, and sell the jewelry to custom- jewelry stores in Arizona, Colorado, Investigations, with assistance from the American-made. Wesley is scheduled to ers based on false representations that California, Texas, Minnesota, Utah, and Arizona Game and Fish Department, the be sentenced on March 30, 2020. the jewelry items were made by Indians elsewhere. U.S. Department of the Interior Office Christian Coxon, 46, pleaded guilty to in the United States. To perpetrate the The defendants face a maximum pen- of Law Enforcement and Security, the one count of conspiracy to misrepresent fraud scheme, the defendants and their alty of up to five years in prison and fines U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Indian-produced goods and to commit conspirators communicated by phone, up to $250,000. Their sentencing dates and Investigations, and the Texas Game wire fraud, for his role in ordering and text, and email, including across state and have not yet been set. Wardens. Trial Attorney Mona Sahaf of misrepresenting imported, knock-off jew- country borders; used private commer- The Indian Arts and Crafts Act the Criminal Division, Human Rights elry as Native American-made at his retail cial shipping services such as FedEx to (IACA) prohibits the offer or display for and Special Prosecutions Section, and store Turquoise River Trading Company, import jewelry from the Philippines to sale, or the sale of any good in a manner Assistant U.S. Attorneys Peter Sexton and located in San Antonio, Texas. Coxon is the United States; paid for the jewelry that falsely suggests that it is Indian pro- Mark Wenker are prosecuting the case. scheduled to be sentenced on March 23, inventory through credit cards, including duced, an Indian product, or the product 2020. via web-based credit card processors, and of a particular Indian and Indian tribe.

Spurs Guard Patty Mills Brings First-Ever Indigenous Night to the AT&T Center submitted by Spurs Sports and Entertainment SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 19, 2020) – courtyard opened at noon and the first ing designs that tell the creation story of for purchase beginning Jan. 20 online at The San Antonio Spurs paid homage 10,000 in attendance received a Patty Tāp Pīlam and the San Antonio River. SpursFanShop.com and in-store at the to Indigenous cultures across the globe Mills bobblehead courtesy of H-E-B, “Patty was so sincere to establish a Spurs Fan Shop at La Cantera. when the team hosted the Miami Heat in which Mills is depicted holding his relationship with us, because he related Spurs Sports & Entertainment and during Indigenous Night on Sunday, Jan. ancestral flags – those of the Torres Strait with our stories and our ceremonies and Aramark, the retail operator inside the 19. Indigenous Night, initiated by Spurs Islanders and Australian Aboriginals. our conversation with his family back AT&T Center, will commemorate the guard and advocate for Indigenous people The Tāp Pīlam Coahuiltecan Nation also home,” said Ramon Vasquez, Executive cultural partnership by donating $10,000 and cultures Patty Mills, featured the performed on the Spurs court during the Officer for the Tāp Pīlam Coahuiltecan to the American Indians in Texas at the debut of Mills’ apparel collection collab- game. Nation. “When we see people walking Spanish Colonial Missions (AITSCM) oration with the Tāp Pīlam Coahuiltecan In an effort to bring light to Indig- around with imagery like this, what we to support the organization’s initiatives Nation, as well as performances by the enous cultures throughout the world, are hoping for is education – that more and programs in San Antonio. Mills and local tribe. Mills connected with descendants of and more people would be educated on Spurs nonprofit partner Silver & Black Fans were encouraged to arrive early as San Antonio’s earliest settlers – the Tāp the contributions that American Indians Give Back (SBGB) will host an auction members of the Tāp Pīlam Coahuiltecan Pīlam Coahuiltecan Nation – to create have made to San Antonio and the state of autographed memorabilia and orig- Nation told of San Antonio’s beginnings an apparel collection featuring imagery of Texas, both historically and contempo- inal art by Los Otros Murals, inspired through several cultural performances depicting the tribe’s early history. The rarily.” by the partnership with the Tāp Pīlam – including an elder opening, River Sing- limited run of apparel includes men’s and The limited run of apparel was avail- Coahuiltecan Nation. Proceeds from the ers, Powwow Dancers, and Aztec Dancers women’s t-shirts, a hoodie, a crewneck able for the first time in-game on Jan. auction will also benefit AITSCM. – inside the Bud Light Courtyard. The sweatshirt, and caps proudly each display- 19. Remaining items will be available Notices/Calendar February 1, 2020 • Potawatomi Traveling Times | 13

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HEALTH SERVICES OFFERED FEBRUARY CALENDAR • Wellbriety - 12-step meeting, Mondays FCP Economic Support Temporary Assistance for Needy Fami- Community Health at 6:30 p.m., FCP Museum lower level. Walk- Tribal Employment Skill Program- avail- lies (TANF) - this work program is funded ing in a good way...a sober way. ALL ARE able to adult tribal members living in Forest through the Administration for Children and 2/1 - Devil’s Lake Fisheree, WELCOME! If you have any questions, call County or in surrounding counties. Tribal Families with an income limit of 150% of 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. FCP Behavioral Health at (715) 478-4332 or Members can be on a work experience in vari- federal poverty level for individuals living on 2/4 - Infant Nutrition (HWC), Isaiah Phillips at (715) 889-4945. ous departments for up to 6 months. This al- the reservation and/or individuals living in 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Kwe Kenomagewen - Women’s support, lows the tribal members to test drive different Forest County that have FCP tribal children. 2/4 - Women’s Exercise Class (Rec Center), Wednesdays, 2 p.m. @ Old Tribal Hall. Call areas of the tribe to find a good fit. Economic The program has Child Only funds for grand- 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (715) 478-4332 with questions. Support Staff work closely with the FCP Tribal parents and other legal placement through the 2/6 - Infant Nutrition (Carter), • Hour of Power - Big Book, NA Book Education Department. FCP ICW Department. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. or Wellbriety Book, Thursdays, 2 - 3 p.m. @ Work-Related Services General Assistance (GA) - this work pro- 2/6 - Tribal Wellvation Check-In (Carter), Old Tribal Hall. Call (715) 478-4332 with Driver’s License Services (Department of gram is funded through the Bureau of Indian questions. Motor Vehicles-DMV) Affairs. The program offers a cash monthly 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Provides the direct connection between payment and is available for the federally-rec- 2/6 - Women’s Exercise Class (Rec Center), DMV and individual for driver’s license status ognized tribal members living on the reserva- 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. • Provides connection with Human Service tion. 2/1 - Women’s Exercise Class (Rec Center), Do You Feel Like No One Understands Center for Assessment Native Employment Works (NEW) Pro- 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. You? You’re not alone! Let your voice be heard! • Assists with any other device or informa- gram - this work program is funded through 2/12 - Diabetes Luncheon (Assisted Living Let someone share your pain! If you are think- tion needed to complete the driver’s license the Administration for Children and Families Turtlehouse), ing of committing suicide or know someone reinstatement for tribal affiliated individuals living on the 12 – 1:30 p.m. who is, please get help! Crisis Line: (888) Employment Counseling reservation or within the service area. The 2/13 - Taste Test (HWC), 299-1188 (Serving Forest, Vilas & Oneida • Assists with cover letters and resume to placement opportunity is for three months counties: 24 hours a day/7 days a week); Kids prepare for interviews at 24-35 hours per week and we have limited 1 – 3 p.m. in Need: (800) 622-9120; The Get-2-Gether • Provides tips for interview skills and slots available based on funding. 2/13 - Women’s Exercise Class (Rec Center), Peer Support Drop-In Center: (715) 369- resume development Community Service - can play a prominent 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 3871; Run-Away Hotline: (800) 621-4000; • Mock interviews role in the FCP community. While work- 2/17 - Community Health Department (800) 273-TALK; TTY: (800) 799-4TTY or • Job seeking and application completion ing with the Tribal Court, Wellness Court, closed, HWC will be operating as a visit suicidehotlines.com. tips Education and Family Services, the program walk-in clinic only Crisis Counselor - If you are having any • Tips for professional attire and workplace can provide a way for tribal and community 2/18 - Women’s Exercise Class (Rec Center), current or ongoing thoughts about taking your professionalism members to give back. The coordinator also 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. life, support and help are available. Call this Personal Development Services works with tribal youth to help them develop 2/18 - Healing Journey (Museum lower local crisis line to speak to a trained profes- • Financial classes and/or financial plan- a personal stake in their own community and sional over the phone at 1-888-299-1188. Or ning raise awareness of community issues. It will level), 6 p.m. text CONNECT to 741741 to text a trained • GED/HSED and/or college preparation teach individuals responsibility, respect, trust 2/20 - Women’s Exercise Class (Rec Center), crisis counselor. classes and referrals and to have a pride in their community. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. • Soft skills development training Computer Resource - located at the Family 2/25 - Women’s Exercise Class (Rec Center), • Communication and time management Service Building is a computer that individ- 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Work Experiences uals can utilize to complete their resume, 2/27 - Women’s Exercise Class (Rec Center), Smoking Cessation Incentive Program • Vocational training classes type correspondence, work on the self-paced 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Open to FCP tribal members and indi- • Community service work Microsoft Computer Training Program or viduals eligible for Alternative Care Program. • Job placements within the tribe including apply online for health care coverage programs. Services include: appointments with nurses casino The Economic Support staff is available to CHOICES Program and CHRs to determine a quit plan, kit filled • Placement options outside the tribe provide services for resume building, computer • Youth 9 - 11: Mondays (3, 10, 24) with items that aid in the quitting process, Supportive Services (based on available training programs, and for any other economic • Youth 12 - 17: Tuesdays (4, 11, 18, 25) educational materials and products, plus a funding) support program information. • Youth 6 - 8: Wednesdays (5, 12, 19, 26) reward upon completion of third smoking • Basic Education class fees Family Resource Center - is located at the Youth will be picked up from school starting cessation appointment. • Driver’s License reinstatement fees, driv- Historical Tribal Hall on 8000 Potawatomi at 3:30 p.m. and dropped off at home To learn more about the program or ing tests and/or other costs Trail. The following classes are available: Par- afterwards. Call (715) 478-4839 for more to schedule an appointment, contact Sara • Transportation costs to attend work-relat- enting, Healthy Relationship, Moral Recona- information. Cleereman, R.N., at (715) 478-4889 or David ed sessions or workshops tion Therapy (MRT), Play Shoppe and other Kaufman, RPH, TTS, Pharmacist, at (715) Employment Retention Services valuable resources. For more information call Family Resource Center 478-4347. • Supportive services provided to individ- (715) 478-4837. • Healthy Relationships Class: uals that obtain employment within 6 months The Economic Support Department’s Mondays (3, 10, 24) 1 - 3 p.m. of employment. mission is: • Moral Reconation Therapy Class: The Work Experience Programs has a 54% • To provide more successful work oppor- Tuesdays (4, 11, 18, 25), 10 a.m. - noon Diabetes Education Program success rate where individuals were hired on tunities/training for tribal members • Positive Indian Parenting Class (PIP): By appointment. Including blood glu- into tribal positions. This was accomplished • To continue in providing support and Thursdays (6, 13, 20, 27), 10:30 a.m. - cose monitoring, making healthy changes, by the hard work of the tribal member, depart- advocacy for individuals on economic support noon psychosocial, complications, sick day and ment’s availability of a position, and approval/ programs • Open registration: travel, planning for pregnancy, hypoglycemia, support of department supervisors and divi- • To support and assist in the transition Fatherhood is Sacred & Motherhood is medications, diabetes in general, insulin and sion administrators. from work experience to full-time employment Sacred parenting class: 12-week curriculum; goal setting. Please call Anne Chrisman, RN, Badgercare - a state/federally-funded for tribal members within tribal entities two-hour duration, one-on-one sessions. at (715) 478-4383, or Cathy Chitko at (715) program that provides health coverage for • To provide community services and par- • Open registration Nurturing Fathers 478-4367. individuals living on the reservation, tribal enting resources to the tribal community parenting class: 13-week curriculum; two- children and affiliated-tribal members. If you would like more information on any hour duration, one-on-one sessions. Foodshare - a state/federally-funded program or service, please stop in at the Family • Stay tuned for updates on Play Shoppe! program that provides an EBT food card to Services Building or call the main line at (715) • Circle of Sisters: CULTURE eligible individuals living on the reservation 478-4433. The Economic Support staff looks Date and time TBD Language Classes or individuals that have tribal children living forward to seeing you! Child care available; please RSVP if needed. Please call (715) 478-4173 with questions in Forest County. The program has eligibility Call (715) 478-4837 with questions about regarding times/locations of language classes. requirements that also considers shelter/hous- any programs. ing expenses. FSET - Foodshare Employment & Train- ing Program - individuals that are eligible for Foodshare could be voluntary or mandatory for this work program. 14 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • February 1, 2020

Deep Dish*: LISA MCKAY DATA CENTER POST: INTERVIEW GRADUATED FROM FROZEN, WITH PAUL HOESLY, CFO, PBDC, BOXED FOODS TO CATERER MANAGING COMPANY OF DATA By Sari Lesk – Reporter, Milwaukee Business Journal

o Lisa McKay, cooking used to mean heating up a HOLDINGS T By Community Manager Jamie White frozen pizza and tater tots. Until she met her husband, McKay said, she wasn’t Paul Hoesly is the CFO interested in the craft. Her husband came from a large of Potawatomi Business family that focused on home-cooked meals. After Development Corporation and she endured some criticism for the foods she tried to serves as the CFO for its subsidiary make, McKay said she wanted to improve. investment company, Data Holdings, a data center provider She asked family members for tips on how to prepare offering Tier III+ best-in-class different dishes and learned to cook chicken, fish and technologies and systems in cornbread made from scratch. Milwaukee, Wis. Hoesly directs The size of her husband’s family meant gatherings at financial operations for PBDC and their home were large. McKay said she grew used to preparing food for 50 guests. all of its operating companies, which in addition to Data “Having a card game and cooking and inviting them over is a catering job,” she Holdings, includes Greenfire said. Management Services, Redhawk Network Security, Wgema Leasing McKay said she started venturing into catering as a career when her niece asked and more Hoesly works closely her to cater her wedding. At first, McKay said she resisted, saying she had no with the executive management catering experience. Her niece pointed out the work McKay was doing whenever team on the execution of all family visited. aspects of the Company’s strategic plans. He also plays a very active role in the With chafers already a part of her kitchen, McKay said she accepted the job and day-to-day management of Data Holdings’ business and operations. Hoesly has prepared a meal that included shrimp alfredo, chipotle-marinated chicken breast, a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire orange roughy, salad and vegetables. and holds an Executive MBA with an International Business Specialization from Marquette University. The wedding yielded more requests for her services, and McKay decided to go to school and learn more. She studied culinary arts and culinary management at We recently caught up with Hoesly to discuss hot trends currently happening in Milwaukee Area Technical College, then took a position at Ozaukee Country Club, the data center space, specifically how it relates to Potawatomi’s Data Holdings working under chef Darwing Cruz. facility in Milwaukee. Her boss was accommodating and allowed McKay flexibility so she could continue Data Center POST, Jamie White (DCP-JW) Question: What are the important trends accepting catering jobs for her own business, dubbed Lisa Kaye Catering LLC. you are seeing in the data center space? McKay said she recently stopped working at the country club after her own business Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC-PH) Answer: It seems to reached the milestone of establishing its own kitchen. me that important trends are edge computing, maintaining the great services we In 2017, McKay’s business won the second annual Rev-Up MKE small business can provide for Power, Space, Cooling and Connectivity, enabling our customers to competition, an event hosted by Near West Side Partners to attract businesses to get to connections faster. the area. Her prize package included money, business services and exposure. DCP-JW Q: In your opinion, what are buyers most interested in when looking at The competition helped her attract more business from corporate clients, she said. data centers? Some examples would be cloud connectivity, network connectivity, Rev-Up also pushed her to take more of a business-minded approach to the work, space/power, density, or energy efficiency. she said. PBDC-PH A: Cost, reliability, dependability, and connection speed for critical “I knew what I wanted to do, I knew where I wanted to go,” she said. “Doing Rev-Up applications. Milwaukee pushed me and helped me along the way.” DCP-JW Q: What is a use case scenario that your facility and services are best used McKay had planned to give Lisa Kaye Catering a permanent home at 3904-3906 W. for? Vliet St. in Milwaukee. Instead, McKay established her company at the Forest County PBDC-PH A: Primary and Secondary Data Storage and Connectivity solutions for Potawatomi Community's Wgema Campus in the city, where she has access to a businesses. kitchen, a walk-in cooler and a freezer. To learn more about Potawatomi In addition to her catering business, McKay also hosts cooking classes for children, Business Development saying she wants them to learn the skills she didn’t gain until later in life. Not only Corporation, please visit http:// should they be able to cook for themselves as adults, McKay said, she wants them to www.potawatomibdc.com. To help their parents. learn about their Tier-III+ data “When mom and dad get home, they can have certain things prepped or already center facility in Milwaukee, fully cooked,” she said. “It’ll be a great help for them.” WI please visit: https://www. dataholdings.com. You can also Looking back on where she started, McKay laughs at the foods she used to enjoy. learn more about Data Holdings “I hate that stuff now,” she said. “It’s really weird to know that I thought that stuff was through the Independent so great.” Data Center Alliance which the company joined in the Fall of 2019: *Deep Dish is a series by the Milwaukee Business Journal featuring profiles of chefs www.ind-dca.org. around southeast Wisconsin.

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