Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 48, Number 12 Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Baseball is back in Winnebago Bago Bits…

Winnebago High School Graduate, Drake Gorrin played in the Northeast Nebraska All Star game last week. The game was for 2017 Graduates. Drake’s last time representing WHS. Congratz!

After years of being absent from the ball fi elds of Winnebago, baseball is back! Coaches Eugene DeCora an Jared Doxey have put a group of 14 and under Winnebago boys together to form a team to compete in a Northeast Nebraska League. The team has had a few home games at the Land of Wellness Sports Complex, and recently traveled to Homer to play them little Knights. The baseball boys share the fi elds with Men’s, Women’s, Boy’s & Girl’s softball teams that play in leagues at the LOW with some of the teams competing in Sioux City Leagues. Stop by the LOW, watch some softball, baseball, horseshoes, and volleyball, and you can’t miss the LOW Concession stand. I had the juiciest cheeseburger the other night, and if you like to sip lemonade, they whip up some pretty tasty and cold lemonade. “Take me out The “Fun in the Sun” program is back at to the ball game, take me out to the crowds. Buy me some frybread and mah heench soup. I don’t know if I’ll ever come back. And it’s root, it this summer, getting ur kids out com- root, root, “Let’s Go Winnebago” if they lose it’s a shame. Cause it’s one, two, three strikes your out at the ole ball game” pleting healthy active activities daily from 10 am to 2 pm. Watch out for them, they bike, hike, and run the rez. Winnebago Hosts Memorial Day Powwow

Rohahehs Aldrich completed his EMT classes on April 6, 2017 and completed the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Exam on 6/5/2017. Roha- hehs works for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska for both Community Health Representatives and for Emergency Medi- cal Services as an EMS Driver who is now promoted to Emergency Medical Techni- cian. Congratz Roha!

The WHS gym is being demolished this summer for a brand new fl oor coming in The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Winnebago Veterans Association, LeMere/Greencrow/Rice American Legion Post #363 & Auxiliary the Fall. hosted a Memorial Day Feast & Powwow. Families were present for a noon day feast, and some singing and dancing. Here members of the Cleveland family were in the arena paying their respects to loved ones lost.

Indianz.com… Frank LaMere A good man’s work is never done

by Leo Adam Biga and around Whiteclay. Since fi rst see- "I've been involved in many issues June 2, 2017 ing for himself in 1997 "the devastation" in my life," he said. there, LaMere's led the epic fi ght to end Indeed, he's stood with farmers, im- alcohol sales in the unincorporated migrants, persons with disabilities, po- Sheridan County border town. lice misconduct victims, child welfare "This is a man who, more than any- recipients. He's opposed the Keystone one else, is the face of Whiteclay," said XL Pipeline. Lincoln-based journalist-author-edu- "I must have marched a hundred cator Joe Starita, who’s student-led re- times in my life and not always on Cindy “E” Earth got her hands on the “e” porting project -- www.woundsofwhite- Native interests. If somebody's being from the old court. clay.com -- recently won the Robert F. mistreated and I have time and they Kennedy Human Rights Journalism come ask me, I don't care who it is, grand prize besting projects from New I'm going to go there. That's what it's Yorker, National Geographic and HBO. all about. That's what drives me in my "There is nobody who has fought longer work." and fought harder and appeared at more LaMere's fought the good fi ght over rallies and given more speeches and Whiteclay, where he sees a clear and wept more tears in public over Whiteclay present danger of public health and Frank LaMere, self-described as than Frank LaMere, period." humanitarian crisis. As a Native per- "one of the architects of the effort to LaMere, a native Winnebago, lifelong son, it's personal because Whiteclay shutdown Whiteclay," does not gloat activist and veteran Nebraska Demo- exists to exploit alcohol intolerance Paco Smith’s 10 & under Lady Ndn’s over recent rulings to deny beer sell- cratic Party offi cial, knows the battle, among the Pine Ridge populace. He's softball team. Games are held at the Coke ers licenses in that forlorn Nebraska decided for now pending appeal, contin- cautiously optimistic things will get fi eld’s in Sioux City, Iowa. hamlet. ues. The case is expected to eventually better for residents, assuming the A handful of store owners, along land in the Nebraska Supreme Court. courts ultimately uphold the denial of with producers and suppliers, have Being the political animal and spiritual the liquor licenses. profited millions at the expense of man he is, he sees the Whiteclay morass "We'll see where things go from Oglala-Lakota from South Dakota's from a long view perspective. As a front- there," he said, "but rest assured, nearby Pine Ridge Reservation, where line warrior, he also has the advantage things will never be the same at White- alcohol is banned but alcoholism runs of intimately knowing what adversaries clay. The only thing I know is that the rampant. A disproportionate number and obstacles may appear. devastation will never be like it was. I of children suffer from Fetal Alcohol His actions have gotten much press. truly believe that." Syndrome (FAS). Public drunkenness, He's a key fi gure in two documentaries Just don't expect him to do a vic- panhandling, brawls and accidents, about Whiteclay, But his social justice tory lap. along with illicit services in exchange work extends far beyond this specifi c "There are no wins and losses at for alcohol, have been documented in matter. Davis Rave placing fl owers on Sgt. Con’t. on page 4 ... John Rice’s grave in Arlington National Cemetery as part of his participation in School Tours of America Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2— Winnebago Indian News, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Around Winnebago

Congratulations Miss Nebraska Winnebago from the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

The Kidz Cafe started June 1st

Cassie Kitcheyan and her kiddies were participants at the WPS Honoring Powwow. Stu- dents were recognized for their achievements and awarded prizes. Winnebago Indian News, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 — Page 3 In My Opinion JESUS OUR SAVIOR Thoughts from BRAN… by Lance Morgan LUTHERAN OUTREACH Pastor Ricky Jacob

learned a few things myself listening to “Making a Name for Oneself” this? We learn from Moses: ‘Then they his explanations. At the end, he invited said, "Come, let us build ourselves a all the bike riders to join in a round Recently I heard a salutatorian give city and a tower with its top in the dance. So my jaw drops as I watch her speech. She admitted that when she heavens, and let us make a name for a few hundred non-Indians stroll out entered high school she wanted to be ourselves, lest we be dispersed over into the arena and start going around the smartest student, the most popular, the face of the whole earth"’ [Genesis the circle. At fi rst the rhythm wasn’t etc. In a sense she wanted to make a 11:4 ESV]. the best, but after about a minute name for herself. To be # two of one’s The answer to the why question they started copying a few of the tribal high school class, of some four hundred was they wanted to make a name for members and looked pretty good going students, meant that in a way she had themselves. To make matters worse around. I even posted a short video on succeeded. they built a tower, or ziggurat up to my personal facebook page if you want However, along the way she came to the skies. They not only defi ed Creator to check it out. realize her goals placed herself above God’s command, they also began to Three things struck me about the God. She did not totally stop attend- worship the sun, the moon, and the event as I watched this play out. My fi rst ing church, but slowly and surely she stars instead of Creator God. thought was that I was impressed with drifted away from serving Him because So Creator God in His wisdom con- how well the event turned out and was of her self-centeredness. The good news fuses the people by confusing their proud of my tribe for doing it. The sec- was that she had come to the realization languages. End result is that the people ond thing was how impressed so many of her desire to ‘make a name for herself’ were dispersed over the face of the of the non-Indians were by the event and humbly repented of it. She gave God world. Sadly, the prince of this world, Iowa has the famous RAGBRAI, and our community. Chairman White the glory for her success. Satan, has used the confusion of lan- which is a week-long bike across Iowa. thanked them for coming and smartly We sometimes fall into the same guages to further separate one people It has several thousand riders from all invited them back for our annual pow- trap. How? from another. Today there are nearly over the country. Nebraska has the wow in July for more Indian tacos. You want to be the best player. 7,000 distinct languages. lesser known BRAN or Bike Ride Across Lastly, I realized I personally was You want to be the smartest student. This means that there are over 7,000 Nebraska. The bikers pedal anywhere incredibly proud of our community. I You want to be the most popular. distinct names for Creator God. Yet from 35 to 70 miles a day and stay the liked hearing their comments of sur- You want to be the life at the party. there is only one Creator God. This night in various host towns. This year prise. I liked hearing that they weren’t Now there is nothing wrong at doing Creator God would bless each and ev- BRAN had approximately 300 sun- sure what to expect. I liked hearing how your best. ery person, no matter what his or her tanned and determined riders. nice our community was or how much However often it comes at an expense, language, by sending His only begotten Several months ago, people from it has changed since they last had been that expense is often one's relationship Son Jesus the Christ! Jesus would take the BRAN requested that the Village to Winnebago. Joi Long, my assistant to God. the place of all of us who desire to make of Winnebago be a host community for at Ho-Chunk, Inc. and experienced tour You place you, yourself above God a name for ourselves. BRAN. The Village contacted the Tribe guide for Winnebago, said the bike rid- You stop listening to Him, you stop Jesus would send His apostles in who agreed and took the idea and re- ers enjoyed their short tour. walking in His ways. all four directions with the Good News ally ran with it. The Tribe opened up When you drive through our town, It becomes all about Y-O-U! of His saving work. He commanded the Pow-wow grounds and arranged for you see the contrast between the old This brings me to the Bible story them to go and keep on going, making several food vendors. Ho-Chunk, Inc. and the new, but overall there is so about a group of people who attempted disciples of all nations (all languages) put our interns to work and also did much progress. The Ho-Chunk Village, to make a name for themselves. This by baptizing them in the name of the several tours of the town and the Ho- the schools, the hospital, the remod- story follows the world-wide fl ood. Fol- Father and of the Son and of the Holy Chunk Village in a very hot school bus. eled tribal building, Educare, the ball- lowing the fl ood Creator God blessed Spirit. Thereby adopting them into God' I talked to one of the organizers of fi elds and the ever improving pow-wow Noah and his sons, saying to them, “Be family, His one family of each and every BRAN and he said they stayed in a few grounds. I think we sometimes forget fruitful and increase in number and fi ll person that believes in Jesus as his or very exposed football fi elds that week how far we have come in such a short the earth" [Genesis 9:1]. In other words, her Lord and Savior. and loved all the trees and excellent period of time. Showing off our prog- God would bless them with the fi rst Only centuries later to send forth facilities the pow-wow grounds offered. ress a bit combined with the wonderful part of having countless children and His apostles to have them proclaim the He even mentioned that Winnebago was hospitality of the tribal members and offspring. They were to then go in all Good News of Jesus our Savior in order likely to win the award for best host city. employees who participated really made four directions and fi ll the earth. to have them brought back together The Tribe put on a dance exhibition Winnebago a lot of friends this week and Creator God did His part. However again. Today we gather together as one, with local school age children. Garan that can only help us in the future. instead of going forth and fi ll the earth, one family through being adopted into Coons was the MC and explained the most likely to care for it, they decided God's family with Jesus as our LORD meaning of several dances. Sadly, I Contact me at [email protected] to gather in one place. Why did they do and our Savior. Introducing Darion “Bubz” Earth WIN Summer Intern… in wrestling. The other thing I like to do is play video games, and I really like my new job as a camera man and take some pictures for the news paper. I’m learning new things at my job like working a camera. I have never used a camera before. I’m going to be a freshman at Win- nebago High School this coming school year. I am Winnebago, Navajo, and even German. When I grow up I want to join the U.S. Air Force, or if I can’t join the U.S. Air Force I would want to be a video game designer. Hello, I’m Darion Earth this is my When I was growing up I always new job and my fi rst time working at liked the Army and wanted to join the a job. Army. Or even join a Sniper/Scout I’m excited to work and do some school because I like snipers. reporting. If you see me around, smile and let I am 14 and I like to do sports, like me take your picture. You can contact Winnebago Tribal Chairman, Frank White and First Lady, Elizabeth White enjoy the football, track, and wrestling. Wrestling tribe’s BRAN Presentation me at: darion.earth@winnebagotribe. was my favorite sport I had a lot of fun com

The Winnebago Veteran’s Building is now Handicap Accessible. More and closer parking for attendees of the Winnebago Powwow this year, “Oldest Pow- wow in North America.”

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on June 28, 2017. DEADLINE for this issue will be June 23, 2017.

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He likes to say Whiteclay's impli- As LaMere sees it, the whole state's "When I fi rst went to Whiteclay 20 Indianz.com… cations are "bigger than we can ever culpable. years ago, I took one look and you could Con’t. from front page fathom." "Years from now, we will under- "We as Nebraskans are unwittingly, see the Natives who went there did not Whiteclay. Nobody won, nobody lost, stand it is way bigger than us. I got to unknowingly responsible for it. We need have a voice and were not held in high but all of us decided maybe we should be a bit player. The creator of all things, to act and to mitigate some of those regard. The owners and residents paid begin to respect one another and fi nd said, Frank, I'm going to have you see things we've helped to cause at Pine little attention to them. The other thing a better way. I think we will after the what you can do, and along the way I'm Ridge. Even after all this, I say Nebras- I saw there was the lawlessness and the dust settles." going to cause you to struggle. I'm going kans are fair – fair to a fault. Sometimes mistreatment of vulnerable people be- The state Liquor Control Commis- to knock you down, and I'm even going it takes us so damn long to act." ing taken advantage of. I saw it and so sion, a district judge and the Nebraska to take something from you, and if you The real culprits, he said, are "those could everybody else. Then I saw how attorney general oppose beer sales hap- keep going, maybe I'll let you change in Sheridan County" who've turned a nobody acted, so I thought perhaps I pening there again but LaMere knows something. blind eye. should give some voice to them." powerful opposing forces are at work. "That's the greatest work we can do." "The beer sellers and the rest are go- The still unsolved murders there of "I think Nebraskans have good sense. Refl ecting on Whiteclay, he said, "This ing to have hell to pay, not from Frank Little John Means, Ronald Hard Heart We know what's right. But there's was an emotional roller coaster for all LaMere, but from the Supreme Court, and Wilson Black Elk weighed on him. money involved. Whoever controls al- Nebraskans." He chalks up the recent the Liquor Control Commission, the at- The alcohol-related illness and death cohol at Pine Ridge-Whiteclay controls breakthrough to divine intervention. torney general, all these other interests, of others haunted him. money, controls county government "There's things happening that are so because when they take a good, long "The alcohol coming out of Whiteclay and until very recently even controls strange," he said. hard look at what's happened, there has killed scores of Lakotas and we're state government. I am unequivocal on He recalled a hearing in Lincoln on LB there's no way you can reconcile that still waiting for that one white man or that. I understand what's going on here. 407 introduced by Neb. State Sen. Patty as being anything close to normal or white woman, God forbid, who dies You're talking about tens of millions of Pansing Brooks to create the Whiteclay acceptable." on the road between Rushville and dollars and we're threatening that, and Public Health Emergency Task Force. As watchdog and conscience, LaMere Whiteclay.' when you threaten that, you know, you LaMere testified. His son, Manape said he lives out a covenant he made The documentary The Battle for get a reaction." LaMear, sang a sun dance song. After with his creator to serve others. Whiteclay shows LaMere at a hearing He said he's received threats. He fi nishing his sacred song, Manape asked "I've traveled a million miles, spent railing against "the double standard" and fellow Whiteclay advocate, Craig if someone from Sheridan County was everything I have, taken time from my that overlooks Native deaths. Brewer, went there the day after the there to speak. family, taken time from myself. At some "It means we feel there's two classes sellers lost their licenses. "A big guy got up and testifi ed," said point, there's a moral authority you feel. of citizens here in this state. Would "There was a foreboding I had all that LaMere. "He was asked, 'Do you have Nobody can give it to you or bestow it on we allow the things in Whiteclay in day I've never had in my life," LaMere enough law enforcement to take care you. Once you acquire it, it means noth- western Omaha or southeast Lincoln? said. "It was strange to me. I've been of Whiteclay?' and he answered, 'Abso- ing unless there's a moral imperative I don't think so. Scores of our people dealing with things my whole life and lutely not.'” that goes with that. I've tried to achieve … victimized, orphaned, many of our never been afraid. But this time I was “This man said some things abso- some moral authority and the moral people murdered. God forbid that one looking at different scenarios having to lutely nobody expected him, maybe imperative that goes with it. young white woman, one white man, do with the volatility there and if things not himself. to say. If you're with those "I hear every day in my work with die at Whiteclay tonight. We'd shut the didn't work right what could happen to (monied) interests of Whiteclay, you're different agencies the words 'by the damn thing down in the morning, and me. Maybe it's aging. Maybe it was the not supposed to say that, you're going to authority invested in me.' Means abso- the pathetic thing about that is we all newness of the situation. I don't know. be ostracized. But for whatever reason, lutely nothing to me. Doesn't impress know that's the truth." "We got up there very apprehensive he told the truth. I attribute that to the me at all. I don't care how much author- LaMere feels that double-standard about what we were going to encounter, powerful prayers said that day. ity you have – if you do not use it and still exists. maybe from the beer sellers or from "You're watching at Whiteclay a very if there's no moral imperative to make "We want everything at Whiteclay to those who support the sellers or maybe spiritual journey. There's something things better, it's meaningless. I meet be just right, but we cannot even take from their hired associates. We didn't much bigger than us that has brought with those people all the time. They care of the clear and simple. There's know what to expect, but we went up us to this point – that we would make have the authority, but they don't use one thing you know you can do under there because that's what we do – and such a great change for the Oglala it. I'm not being cynical. I have the truth the law – you can shut them down, and everything worked out. The right thing Lakota people. I think it's God's work. on my side." they've done that, and they're having happened." From that I hope things will be better." Whiteclay offered duly elected and problems keeping them shut." The sellers did not open for business. He's convinced "the greatest impact appointed offi cials decades of opportuni- He refuses to be patronized because "I told a reporter we went up to look will not be felt for generations," but ties to act, but they didn't. LaMere never he's learned from experience that play- the devil in the eye and the devil wasn't added, "I've seen immediate impact left the issue or let authorities forget it. ing the game doesn't get results. there, and I don't think the devil's com- right now." "Sometimes I can go into a room with "You'll pat me on the head and say, ing back." "I believe there's a child whose moth- a hundred people and I have the least Frank, you're a great guy, I appreciate He said attorney David Domina, who er and father were together at home amount of authority-power-title, but what you're bringing to us, but I know represents the interests opposed to al- and did not drink. I believe children they have to listen to Frank because in the back of your mind you don't want cohol, appeared the same day there in are feeling very good Whiteclay is not he's put time and energy into it and he's to change anything. You'll even give the event something amiss happened. open. I believe there's been prayers by acquired that moral authority and he me a permit to march or picket. But I "It was no coincidence," LaMere said. children that their parents be sober. I uses it. He scares them. They wish he bet you won’t do that for 20 years. You "We were to be there that day. A lot of believe their prayers are very powerful. I would go away. People have to listen to can handle a year and then say – this prayers went with us." think what we're seeing may have to do Frank because he never goes away and damn guy never goes away, perhaps we LaMere will maintain a wary watch. with these children and their suffering there's nothing in it for him. should sit and listen to him." "I will continue there to be careful, to be and their prayers." "That's why we made some changes LaMere regrets the one time he took apprehensive, but I'm still not afraid." LaMere has disdain for arguments at Whiteclay and that's how we're going things for granted. He knows some contentious situa- that banning alcohol at Whiteclay will to make change in our society – gain that "I made a mistake many years ago. I tions he steps into pose certain dan- only move the problem elsewhere, thus moral authority and act." raised the issue of Whiteclay. We got a gers. increasing the danger of drunk drivers. LaMere said his greatest asset is the lot initiated with then-Gov. (Ben) Nel- "I'm a realist, I know how things "Worrying about someone driving truth. son. He put together groups of offi cials are." He and his wife Cynthia made an down Highway 87 who might get hurt "Any issues of change, even White- from Sheridan County, Pine Ridge, unwritten pact years ago not to be at by a drunk driver can't be our greatest clay, you stand with the truth. I've state agencies, and we talked about rallies or protests together to ensure concern. Our greatest concern has to be learned that over many years. Because the lawlessness issues up there. So we they won't both be in harm's way. the health and well-being of hundreds once the press conferences, the conven- got something in the works a long time "I do a lot of things in a lot of places of children crippled in the womb by fe- tions, the rallies are done, the arrests ago and I appreciated that process. I and Cynthia grounds me. She critiques tal alcohol syndrome (FAS). I've called are made, the petition drives are over, made the mistake though of thinking whatever approach I'm taking, always out many on this. Where are pro-life the legislative efforts go by the wayside, it's a no-brainer. I thought all I have asking, 'Do you have to do it?' I've people? Where's the church? Children the only thing that's left is the truth. It's to do is bring this back to Lincoln and learned she's protective of me. But I are crippled in the womb tonight and very important you stand with the truth Nebraskans will change it. also hear from her on many of these nothing's said about it because there's and be recognized having stood with it. "I was too hopeful. Many Nebraskans issues, 'Well, why didn't you say that?' money involved. That's troubling to me. "That's the only thing that keeps me would change it but those in power did because she knows Frank, what he's "We've crippled hundreds of kids in going. I'm fi rm, forthright and respectful not. Where there's money involved, committed to, and she never questions the womb on Pine Ridge – all so some- and always telling the truth. Of late, it nothing is a no-brainer. People are that. body can get rich, wrap themselves in has worked in some respects for me." going to weigh the money and the im- "I can do something I feel good about a fl ag, and talk about this model of free If Whiteclay confi rmed anything, he pact. Those with infl uence and monied and I'll come home and she'll tell me enterprise. We cherish that more than said, it's that "nothing changes unless interests are probably going to win out. the downside that maybe I don't always we cherish life. It's ugly to hear that but someone's made to feel uncomfortable That's what I watched. Whiteclay is want to hear. She'll give me a perspec- that's what we've done. But we've always and you have to make yourself uncom- perhaps the poster child for greed, not tive I need to hear that sometimes other been afraid to accept that." fortable." In dealing with Whiteclay, he in Neb. but maybe in the whole nation. people won't give me. She'll tell me the Attorney John Maisch, whose docu- said, he expressed his "healthy disre- It ranks up there with Flint (Mich.)." brutal honest truth. Cynthia's tough, mentary Sober Indian, Dangerous spect for authority." For too long, he said, the attitude engaged, committed." Indian includes LaMere, said, "I would "Maybe it's a character fl aw," he said, about Whiteclay was, "We know what His admirers marvel at his own dog- say Frank's empathy is what drives "but you can put me in a room with a we're doing but it's going to cost us gedness. "He's an indefatigable worker him. Frank is in a perpetual state of hundred people and if there's a bully, money, it's going to cost me to do my and once he latches onto an issue that mourning. Frank has lost many fam- before the night's over I'll probably butt job in the public trust. Just leave it the he sees as a moral challenge, he does ily members and friends to addiction. I heads with him." way it is." Because the problem was al- not let go, and Whiteclay is a case in think that is partially what drove him to As a young man he was active "on lowed to persist, he said, "Whiteclay will point. He's the most principled man I tackle Whiteclay. Frank lost his daugh- the periphery" of the American Indian go down in our history as something know," said Nebraskans for Peace co- ter, Lexie, and I think that is why he's Movement. Later in life he got close to we tolerated and that we will forever ordinator Tim Rinne. particularly drawn to fi ghting for those AIM legends Russell Means and Vernon be ashamed of, and we're only going Joe Starita said LaMere is "hard children, whether Native children lost in Bellacourt. The men became allies in to understand that when the Supreme working for his causes to the point of our foster care system or suffering from many fi ghts. Court makes that fi nal decision to shut physical and mental exhaustion." FAS as a result of their mothers drinking "I saw Native people and non-Native 'em down. Then we're going to take a "He's a man who shows up for allies on the streets of Whiteclay. He's drawn people be bullied simply because some- look at what we've truly done." when nobody else is looking," Nebraska to suffering of others because he has body felt they had a position of power Meanwhile, LaMere won't rest easy. Democratic Party chairman Jane Kleeb also suffered great loss." over them and whenever I see that I When well-meaning people offer con- said. LaMere acknowledged he's "re- naturally react to that. I don't care what dolences about Lexie and lament her Setbacks and losses he's endured doubled" his efforts since losing his the issue is, I'll ask, 'Who do you think unfulfi lled promise, he said he accepts have not deterred him, including a daughter. you are? Why are you doing that? Why their sympathy but corrects them, serious stroke that required extensive "And it's not in any way substitution," are you treating him or her that way?' saying, "There's no unfulfi lled promise speech therapy, and the death of his he said. "I don't see it that way. I look at I've said that. I've always grown up with – it's more for you to do, it's more for daughter, Lexie Wakan, who was a it very simply that now I stand on the that feeling that if somebody is being me to do. Creighton University student. shoulders of my daughter. In all of the mistreated, I will always speak up for "That's how it is. That keeps me go- "He's a man who's had hardship, yet things I'm doing right now perhaps I'm them." ing. That's the way I'll be until I'm not still continues to get up and stand up," as bold as ever, and there's a reason for Whiteclay offered a microcosm of here anymore." Kleeb said. "For me, that's what Frank's that, for that is what she would have me predatory behavior. all about – he always shows up." For do. If I hedge, she'll say, ‘Why are you LaMere, it's a way of life. doing that? That is not who you are.’ I "Every day's a fi ght, and if you keep even heard her say in her young life: fi ghting you win because others watch 'This is my father, this is who he is, and that. The impact of Whiteclay will mani- this is what he does, and he does this fest itself hopefully with a win in the for the people.' Supreme Court and perhaps in some "All I do for the rest of my life will be young leader who cares about these done in remembrance of my daughter things. I've been in a hundred struggles because she was so committed at a in my life, lost almost all of 'em, but I very young age to the things I'm still was never afraid, and that's what I want committed to." people to understand. LaMere's glad Nebraska may fi nally "If you're not afraid, people see that own up to its sins. as a victory because you cause others to "At long last Nebraskans have said take heart, to persevere, to take action." perhaps it's time for us to look at this. He's glad his resilience to keep agi- For once I'm pleased Nebraskans are not tating, even in the face of intransigence going to merely beg the question, they're and tragedy, inspires others. "I'll accept going to look at the impact of Whiteclay that because that's what it is – you just and maybe we're going to act and make some of it a little bit better." The Winnebago Volunteer Fire Department spent almost a week fi ghting a wildfi re on the keep working." Missouri River Bottom between Winnebago and Macy. Winnebago Indian News, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 — Page 5 Winnebago News

Financial Aid Assistant Job Announcement

Organization and Location: The position is located at Little Priest Tribal College (LPTC) in Winnebago, Nebraska, 68071. Purpose of Position: Welcome Donna Wolff to the Winnebago Tribe of The Financial Aid Assistant is a full-time, hourly, position and will be respon- Nebraska as the new Native Connections Project sible for providing clerical assistance to the Director of Financial Aid assisting Coordinator. in all aspects of the offi ce. This a 40-hour a week position; additional hours She will be in charge of Suicide Prevention ef- may be required on an as needed basis. forts for the Winnebago tribe and will be conduct- Qualifi cations ing upcoming seminars and training events for the Minimum of an AA degree preferred. Business/offi ce management experience community at large. preferred. Preferred experience in Jenzabar and Powerfaids, or other fi nancial aid Her phone number is 402-878-3659 and her database software systems. Must have excellent oral and written communication contact email is: [email protected]. If you have skills and basic computer skills. Must be a team player that implements the any questions for her or would like to be a member philosophy and goals of the college. Must be able to maintain professionalism of the new Community Planning Committee please and confi dentiality in the offi ce. contact Donna. Responsibilities: All of us can save a life and please know the Maintain student records according to the Department of Education rules Suicide Hotline Number: and regulations. Apply knowledge of and adherence to confi dentiality according to Little Priest 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Tribal College’s Privacy Policy and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Maintain, at all times, an organized, pleasant, professional offi ce atmosphere to properly represent the department. Maintain computerized data base information on student fi nancial aid awards. SUICIDE IN INDIAN COUNTRY Coordinate the preparation of internal and external reports, including setting Suicide occurs across and within al Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, up a database to keep statistics relevant to fi nancial aid offi ce. all races and cultures. Within Indian 1-800-273-8255 (TALK), or numbers Provide the IT department with relevant and reliable information for the fi - Country, the rates are higher than in and addresses of the local crisis lines nancial aid departments’ section of the Little Priest Tribal College’s website to the general population. The subject of or treatment centers. Winnebago Be- ensure that it is up to date and reader-friendly. suicide carries the stigmas of depres- havioral Health is in the bottom level Coordinate workshops and activities to educate students and high school sion and death, the fear that just talk- of the hospital, 1-402-878-2911 and students about fi nancial aid and college preparation. ing about it will make it happen, and the After Hours Crisis # 1-712-259- Assist students with general requests or inquires that do not require the other stigmas, including: 3263. Mention what signs prompted Director’s attention. you to ask the person about how they Process requests and communications from college staff/faculty, Tribal and Suicide is a cry for help are feeling, the words used, or behavior community agencies as requested. When a person decides to end his displayed (signs make it more diffi cult Perform activities and oversee the Financial Aid offi ce in the absence of the or her life, there is nothing that can be to deny that something is wrong). Director of Financial Aid. done to stop him or her We will have the warning signs and Perform other related tasks, as assigned. A person won’t die by suicide if he how to reach out to someone showing To Apply: or she has children, just bought a new suicidal ideation in our upcoming ar- Applicants can submit a cover letter, resume, college transcripts and three car, or is just having a “diffi cult time” ticles on the topic of suicide. letters of references to Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 270, Winnebago, The reality is that suicide is prevent- Donna Wolff is the new Native Con- NE 68071 or email to [email protected]. able, and help is available. nections Project Coordinator (Suicide Applicants may also go to http://www.littlepriest.edu/faculty-staff/human- Before talking with someone you are Prevention) with the Winnebago Tribe resources.html and complete the on-line application and attach a resume. concerned about, have suicide crisis of Nebraska. Her number is 1-402-878- Transcripts and three letters of reference are also required when submitting response available, such as the Nation- 3659 if you need to reach out to her. an application. Little Priest Tribal College is an Equal Opportunity Employer New Deadline ! ! ! for Winnebago Newspaper June 23 VJ & Bubz were out snapping their cameras to update everyone on Powwow Grounds construction progress,

2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 2006 Hummer H3 2010 Ford F-150

SOLD $8,500 4 x 4, 95 k miles $9,000 4 x 4 $9,000 4 x 4 Work Truck 90 k miles

2006 Dodge Charger R/T SPRING 2009 Caddy DTS BLOW OUT $7,800 SALE !!! $11,500 Hemi Power, 114 k miles 75 k miles Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Community News

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Masthead Scene The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska recently hosted the participants of the BRAN, bike ride across Nebraska. BRAN members began their trek in Falls City, Nebraska biking through and stopping at Auburn, Weeping Water, North Bend, Wayne, Wakefi eld, a Winnebago stop, and completing the ride to Tekamah. The Annual Event is sponsored the BRAN organization with bike Winnebago Self Storage riders from across Great Turtle Island. MORE PICTURES inside this issue. 5x10 - $35/month 10x10 - $45/month 10x20 - $65/month LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. CV17-088 Case No. CV17-083 In the Matter of the In the Matter of the Guardianship Petition of: Name Change Petition of: LISA PAYER, 402-878-4210 MAXIMINO MATILDA CORTES LA- In Re: MERE S. H. (DOB 05-26-2016) www.winnebagoselfstorage.com to JOSUE MANUAL LAMERE TO: JENNIFER DREW, Mother UNKNOWN, Father To: ANY INTERESTED PARTIES You are hereby notifi ed that a peti- You are hereby notifi ed that a petition tion has been fi led for Guardianship Native American Owned for Name Change has been fi led and a and a hearing concerning the above hearing concerning the above referred referred Individual(s) in Case No. CV17- Manufacturing Housing Company Individual in case no. CV17-088 has 083 has been scheduled and will be LOOKING TO HIRE been scheduled and will be heard in the heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court Construction trades including,drywalling, roofi ng, Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 8TH Nebraska on the 17TH day of AUGUST, day of AUGUST, 2017 at the hour of electrical, plumbing, framing, siding 2017 at the hour of 11:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. Weekdays! 1st Shift! Attendance bonusus! Apply at: Cascatra Homes 909 17th Ave. Central City, NE 68826 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 308-946-5400 Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing [email protected] Case No. CV17-051 Case No. JFJ17-032 In the Matter of the Custody Petition The People of the Winnebago Tribe of: In the Interest of: MARK CLEVELAND J. K. (DOB 4-8-2015) Apartment For Rent vs. To: STORMY KNUDSEN, Mother DANA FAYE PARKER CODY CHILSON, Putative Lovely 1 bedroom apartment available for persons 62 years of age Father and ALL OTHER POTENTIAL or with a disability in Walthill, NE. To: DANA FAYE PARKER, FATHERS Controlled access building with laundry facilities. Rent based on income. You are hereby notified that a You are hereby notifi ed that a hear- For more information, call Custody petition has been fi led and ing for Initial Appearance concerning a Trial concerning the above referred the above referred minor individual(s) Individual(s) in case no. CV17-051 has in case no. JFJ17-032 has been sched- 712-258-4765 been scheduled will be heard in the uled and will be heard in the Winnebago or write: Weinberg P.M. Inc., Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska 600 4th Street, Suite 306, Sioux City, Iowa 51105 Nebraska on the 22ND day of JUNE, on the 29TH day of AUGUST, 2017 at This institution is an equal opportunity provider 2017 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. the hour of 10:30 A.M. Winnebago Indian News, Wednesday, June 14 , 2017 — Page 7 Around Winnebago

Chairman White addresses the BRAN crowd and invites them all back for Powwow.

Facility Summer Youth workers, Jeremy Bear and Robbie Lovejoy working hard to get Veterans Memorial Park ready for BRAN Riders and upcoming pow-wow celebration.

Coach Katie and her girls volleyball team were raising funds for this fall with a conces- sion stand at the BRAN event.

Daga’s Grill in Winnebago HoChunk Village has a new patio for customers to enjoy the nice smelly outdoors of Winnebago.

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