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Local February 6, 2020 What’s New This Week What’s Hinton, Stevens in newly released book and video Page 6/ Pages 10/Local WI Supreme Court candidates of Oneida Voices respond to - - Submitted photo • See 9 Native American Adoption Opponents of the law say it is an un August opinion by Judge James The The legal arguments focus on ques The legal arguments tions of race and constitutional limits on the federal government. constitutional race-based intrusion on powers to govern adoptions. states’ L. Dennis said the U.S. Supreme Court officials say a loss in court could lead to children being lost to American Native families and tribes, contributing to the The other side erosion of tribal cultures. includes non-Indian families who say their lives have been upended as they Among them fought to adopt children. in the are a Minnesota couple, plaintiffs case, who wanted to adopt a girl who had lived with them. - NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A 1978 law A ORLEANS (AP) – NEW A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit A Opponents of the law - including Tribal Emotions run high in the case. giving preference to Native American giving preference to Native families in foster care and adoption American Indi proceedings involving an children was getting a second look from a federal appeals court Wednesday in New Orleans. Appeals in New Orleans upheld Court of August Act in Welfare the Indian Child in a 2-1 ruling. non-Indian families who have sought to American Indian children - sought adopt the Wednesday, and got a re-hearing. On 16 active judges were expected court’s to hear arguments. By Kevin McGill The Associated Press Quinault Indian Nation President Fawn Sharp, Morongo Band of Mission Quinault Indian Nation President Sanchez, Oneida Nation Chairman Teresa Council Member Tribal Indians attended Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. Hill and Cherokee Nation Principal Tehassi re-hearing. Appeals the 5th Circuit Court of Court takes another look at another Court takes law American adoption Native ------• See 5 Grieving community

With such a large number of Oneida number of Oneida such a large With Behavioral Health offers a variety of Behavioral Health offers “Our entire mental health staff, coun “Our entire mental health staff, Nation members passing away in the Nation members passing away in Behavioral Health Oneida’s past year, Department is as busy as ever offering assistance to the grieving community. the According to numbers obtained from Na Enrollment Department, the Oneida sive support groups and services as well. as and services groups sive support so we do Everybody grieves differently dential treatment if there’s issues there,” issues dential treatment if there’s Exworthy said. “If people wish to grieve in a support group away from here the very exten Diocese of Green Bay offers al Health Dual Diagnosis Therapist Su al Health Dual Diagnosis on come can “Grief said. Exworthy san experiences from waves in suddenly or from years past. Lately we’ve met a lot of folks who’ve been deeply impacted because Oneida is by the recent deaths such a small, close-knit community.” services relating to grief counseling. the traditional talk therapy, offer “We group and individual family therapy, sessions, and we can refer folks for resi selors, and AODA staff have clients that staff AODA selors, and are struggling through grief,” Behavior da citizens passing on in the month of citizens passing da January alone. tion lost 151 members in 2019. With 153 With tion lost 151 members in 2019. the new enrollment applicants in 2019, in tribe grew by two members. But so far 2020 that disheartening trend is showing no signs of slowing down, with 21 Onei community assists grieving assists grieving Behavioral Health Behavioral February 6, 2020 Local Flauger rising in prominence as outstanding student-athlete

BINGO BONUS Sunday–Saturday, Feb. 9–15 Crazy Bingos Pay: $ 700 at AM Session $ Photo courtesy D.King of Images 1,000 at PM Session Pulaski High School junior Sheridan Flauger (#4) pressures a Southwest High School player during a game against the Trojans January 31. Flauger, an excellent student-athlete for the Red Raiders, has already committed $ to play college basketball at UW-Parkside. 600 at Nite Owls handling skills. “There were four boys that grew Excludes Early Birds. up across the street from me and they would never let me win,” Flauger said. “I had to fight for everything with them whether it be sports, video games, and The Pulaski Red Raiders varsity even academics. I could never win with girls basketball team has a gem in the them. There have been so many people form of Oneida Nation citizen Sheridan that influenced me growing up including Flauger. Flauger, 17, while still only a all my coaches.” high school junior, has already earned “We started playing ball with Sheri- her position as a team captain and is well dan right out of the gate when she was on her way to playing at the collegiate young,” her father, Dan, said. “She was level. And not only has she been a force around athletics all the time. At first she on the basketball court on game nights, was really big into softball because she Flauger has also excelled academically was always following her mom and my- in the classroom. self when we would play. From there it “I have to say my dad has always been became basketball, but she’s done just a big influence on me,” Flauger said. about everything in sports, including her “He would always push me to the max strength training at Bellin Titletown Fit- even if I didn’t want to be pushed. He ness.” would always encourage me to partici- “Sheridan always had a smile on her pate in sports because he knew I want- face when she was growing up,” her ed to go to college for basketball. My mother, Sherry, said. “She’s always very mom also had the skill work because she played basketball in high school, so • See 21 Details at Bingo Hall. Please gamble responsibly. she also helped me out with learning ball Flauger Local February 6, 2020 • Áhs< 3 Driving a snowplow is draining, unpredictable job What’s New This Week By Ryan Patterson County Highway Operations Manager Cult, Gotlibson plowed the far right Leader-Telegram Chris Dahlby said the county assigns lanes that Wednesday afternoon. He Page 28/Explore EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) – David drivers to plow the same routes as handles one lane at a time and plows Oneida Gotlibson remembers his first day often as possible so they become from left to right across Clairemont 21st Banquet of plowing snow for Eau Claire County. A experts. Depending on the route, drivers Avenue, beginning every shift with the IndUS of Fox Valley winter storm dumped 14 inches of fresh often work 14 hours or more during far left lane. powder, so the newcomer had his hands snowstorms. With fresh snow on a recent Perched high above other drivers on In This Issue full. Wednesday, Gotlibson worked from one of the busier roads in Eau Claire, 2-9/Local, OBC 28/Explore Oneida “I learned what to do and what not to about 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Drivers are Gotlibson is constantly aware of his 10/Judges 29-32/Local, Minutes 11-13/Education, THT 33-34/Events, Minutes do,’’ Gotlibson said. required to have at least six hours of rest surroundings and checking mirrors to 14-17//Obits, Local 35-36/Local Despite that rude welcome from between shifts, so he was scheduled to gauge the flow of traffic. 18-22/Health, Local 37/Classified Ads Mother Nature, Gotlibson stuck with be back on the road at 6 a.m. Thursday. “Your head is basically on a swivel,’’ 23/Comp. Housing 38-42/Local 24-26/SEOTS, OCEC 43-48/Sports, Adven- it, and this winter marks his eighth There are no predetermined breaks, Gotlibson said. 27/Local tures, OCIFS, Local consecutive snowplowing season. He but drivers usually stop every two to Indeed, during a 45-minute trip down is one of a few dozen county workers three hours to eat, use the restroom, and back on his section, Gotlibson made tasked with the sometimes draining, refuel, reload salt or check the plow and a multitude of small adjustments to often unpredictable job of salting and truck. Operators must have a commercial avoid trouble. He lifted the front plow so Kalihwisaks plowing state and county roads during driver’s license to run a snowplow, and snow wouldn’t spray a person walking they usually have a couple weeks of on the sidewalk; turned the plow to Street Address Mail Address winter, the Leader-Telegram reported. Big Bear Media P.O. Box 365 Gotlibson mainly plows a six-mile training before plowing on their own. avoid a vehicle preparing to make a right 2701 West Mason St. Oneida, WI 54155 stretch of Clairemont Avenue that is also That training involves riding with an turn onto Clairemont Avenue; and lifted Green Bay, WI 54303 U.S. 12. He has worked the same section experienced driver and operating the Contact us: every year and knows the location of plow while the veteran driver observes. Office Hours Voice: (920) 496-5636 • See 4 8 am – 4:30 pm Fax #: (920) 496-7896 nearly every curb, median, bridge and Sipping on a Diet Coke and listening Monday–Friday www.kalihwisaks.com gutter. to artists like Aerosmith and Blue Oyster Snowplow driving – Kalihwisaks – Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe

We need your help to Name a Proposed Road For questions or comments about news The proposed Brown County road is in the coverage, please contact Dawn Walschinski (920) 496-5636, Christopher Johnson (920) northern portion of the Oneida reservation 496-5632. Contact Yvonne Kaquatosh at on the corner of Triangle Drive and North (920) 496-5631 to include information in the Overland Road. classifieds section and/or Advertising. “In 1887, the United States Congress passed the General Allotment Act, The Staff also known as the Dawes Act, which authorized the President to divide Indian reservations into separate parcels held in trust for individual Dawn Walschinski, (920) 496-5636

tribal members. Prior to allotment under the Dawes Act, reservation Managing Editor • [email protected] land was reserved by the United States for the use and benefit of the Indian nation and its members in common.” Yvonne Kaquatosh, (920) 496-5631 Page Designer| Ad Coordinator See below for the allotted parcel information. • [email protected] Allottees to the parcels identified in this project are; Christopher Johnson, ♦ Cornelius Hill (HB-513), (920) 496-5632

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Kalihwisaks is a member of NAJA Submission Deadline: (Native American Journalists Association) & WNA Proposed area: Corner of Triangle Drive and North 4:30pm Friday • February 14, 2020 (Wisconsin Newspaper Assoc.) Overland, Oneida A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire. 4 Kay# • February 6, 2020 Local

FY-2019 From page 3/Snowplow driving the plow when going through intersec- moisture. High moisturization results in Before he started, Gotlibson underesti- Late Payment tions so snow wouldn’t douse other cars. heavy, wet snow, while low moisturization mated the time-consuming demands that Per Capita Reminder! Salt prevents snow from sticking to the causes light snow. accompany snowplowing, saying it takes at road, so Gotlibson usually salts the road be- There are innumerable types of those two least four hours after a storm concludes to The deadline to submit fore plowing, but it depends on the storm. categories, though, and Gotlibson said the clean up the roads. FY-2019 Per Capita Gotlibson said it took several shifts to deter- worst kind involves low temperatures and Dahlby agreed and praised drivers for mine when and how much to salt his section, high winds. Subzero temperatures make it their diligence. He said one of the most chal- Late Payment forms is which can have positive or negative effects. tougher for salt to work on icy roads, while lenging aspects occurs near the end of a large Monday The same applies to other vehicles; they ac- wind blows the snow and reduces visibility. storm, when employees have likely worked March 2nd, 2020 tivate the salt by driving on it but also cause “You’ll get the road cleared and a couple lengthy hours for multiple days and want to congestion and slow the plowing process. hours later it’s drifted right back in,’’ Got- go home but don’t know exactly when their 4:30 pm (CST) A driver gave Gotlibson a thumbs-up libson said. shifts will be over. Payments for all acceptable on Wednesday, but it is more common to The recent snow featured high moisture, Dahlby and County Highway Commis- hear complaints about why the roads aren’t and that Wednesday offered a fairly warm, sioner Jon Johnson both stressed the dedi- forms will be deposited/mailed plowed in a more timely fashion. He said it calm day. Snow fell gently but steadily, so cation and work ethic necessary to be a suc- on: Tuesday March 31st, 2020 is equally frustrating for snowplow drivers the roads required consistent maintenance. cessful driver. The job often results in long, to be stuck in traffic as everyone else and During most storms, state routes, which unusual hours, and Johnson said about 85% Please visit our website for more prefers driving his route at night because generally have more traffic, require 24-hour of the Highway Department’s overtime pay information: https://oneida-nsn.gov/ there are many fewer vehicles on the road. maintenance, and county routes receive occurs in winter. Most shifts go smoothly, but other vehi- treatment 18 hours per day. Gotlibson cited patience as a vital aspect resources/enrollments/ cles and difficult weather present constant Gotlibson plows once or twice per week to doing the job well. Clearing the road Oneida Trust Enrollment Dept. challenges. Several years ago, one driver’s on average, but that number fluctuates based sometimes involves incremental progress, car was severely damaged after trying to on snowfall frequency. Gotlibson said last especially during rush hour, but he said it is PO Box 365, Oneida WI pass Gotlibson’s truck on the right side and February, which featured a monthly record rewarding to see freshly plowed roads. 54155-0365 hitting the plow. of more than 53 inches of powder for Eau As winter continues, expect to see snow- (920) 869-6200 • 800-571-9902 Every snowstorm is different, but there Claire, was the most challenging stretch of plow drivers like Gotlibson out in full force are two main types: high moisture and low his time on the job. to steadily make roads safer.

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Kali photo/Christopher Johnson SATURDAY, FEB. 8 Oneida Behavioral Health, located in the Social Services building at 2640 West Point Road, is providing counseling services for people grieving over AM SESSION the recent spate of deaths in the community. our best to start off by offering several cess. “When grieving, sleep is often options for people. impacted, appetite is impacted, and ex- Early Birds Pay $500 “Behavioral Health also has some pect unexpected emotions,” Exworthy great resources available for dealing said. “Grief can come in waves or out of $ with grief through Cultural Wellness nowhere months after the event. Some Regular Games Pay 1,19 9 and other programs,” Exworthy said. of the providers here work specifically “We make referrals and provide phone with children and have books available $ numbers and information for Cultural on how to talk with children because Blackout Pays 5,000 Heritage and Wellness for their resourc- their grieving is age specific. Little ones es which has also really helped some may not understand that grandpa won’t $ people.” come back or something of that nature.” Drawings for 55 Bingo Passes Behavioral Health Triage is punctual “Grief is a very tough subject,” Ex- in responding to requests for assistance. worthy said. “People don’t always know “They are very good at getting people in the right thing to say or do. The diffi- $ sooner rather than later,” Exworthy said. culty with grieving is sometimes the Tickets 55 “If something traumatic has just hap- people around folks who’ve lost some- pened, waiting for a couple months to be body don’t know what to do, so I would ™ $ seen is simply not ideal. We also offer an advise them to just be yourself, be as CHAMP-e Reserves 40 Awareness Series every third Thursday friendly as you’ve always been, and be a (4-pack minimum) of the month here at Behavioral Health good listener.” because this is one of those topics that is well attended, so perhaps people might Anybody experiencing grief can be curious about some of the ways they contact Behavioral Health Triage at can help people that are grieving. In my (920) 490-3790 to get an appointment experience I think the strongest thing we set up. Community members with ideas can do for others is just listen.” on how the department may better serve For those that are grieving, trying to people are also asked to contact Mari Official Casino of the stay healthy is key to the recovery pro- Kriescher at Behavioral Health. Details at Bingo Hall. Please gamble responsibly. Green Bay Packers 6 Y@=yahk • February 6, 2020 Local Maria Hinton and Jennifer Stevens in newly released book and video

Submitted photo Maria Hinton, left, and grand- daughter Jennifer Stevens are featured in the book Dreamers and Doers. Marie Hinton was the recipient of the 2010 Dreamers and Doers Award giv- en by AAUW Green Bay Area Branch. Jennifer Stevens was nominated for this award in 2013. The branch is now in- cluding their stories and 70 other wom- en, both contemporary and historical, in its publication Women of Northeastern Wisconsin Dreamers and Doers, Vol- ume II. Our branch is proud to introduce the contributions of these women to the broader community. We hope their ac- tivities and accomplishments inspire the reader to find new and unique ways to continue to make Northeastern Wis- You can purchase Women of North- consin an outstanding place to live. In eastern Wisconsin Dreamers and Do- addition to the book project, the Branch ers, Volume II for $20.00 per copy. All had seed funding to produce three vid- proceeds go to the AAUW Green Bay eos. Maria Hinton was one of the se- Scholarships for local students attend- lected women to be included in this vid- ing local participating universities and eo project. Currently her video is on the college. You may place your order at Women of Northeast Wisconsin Dream- the AAUW Green Bay Branch web site: ers and Doers Facebook page. https://greenbayarea-wi.aauw.net/ Local February 6, 2020 • Tsya=t@k 7 Native organizations partner to bring awareness to census in urban Indian communities Seattle, Wash.—Center for Native NUIFC consists of 42 organizations American Youth (CNAY), Urban Indian nationwide who advocate for American Health Institute (UIHI), and National Indian families living in urban areas. Urban Indian Family Coalition (NUIFC) UIHI is a Public Health Authority have partnered to raise awareness around and one of 12 Tribal Epidemiology the 2020 Census and its importance Centers (TEC). UIHI is the only Check out our website: newbeadsandjewelry.com to urban American Indian and Alaska TEC that serves Urban Indian Health Native communities nationwide. Programs nationwide by fulfilling data In the past, American Indian and requests, providing technical assistance REGALIA SUPPLIES Alaska Native communities have had and trainings, and creating resources some of the lowest response rates to the regarding health-related topics. CNAY Hides, Teeth, Quills census and are considered a “hard to is a national leadership development and count” population by the United States advocacy platform for Native American Dentalium, Centers, Mirrors, Jingles, Census Bureau. A lack of resources, youth ages 24 and under. technological restrictions, and a distrust The organizations will provide census Leather Choker, Bolo Supplies of government have been major factors informational materials, technical in Native communities’ hesitancy assistance, and tools that their partners toward completing the census. can use to help spread the word in their “Our three organizations have the communities. ALL Seed Beads with this Ad ability to raise awareness through our “We are working with our national 25% numerous partnerships and networks network of Native youth leaders to NOW thru the end of April 30, that span the entire country,” said equip them with tools to engage their 2020. Janeen Comenote, Executive Director community members about why the OFF of NUIFC. “We need our community to census matters and how to take part,” understand the importance of completing said Erik Stegman, Executive Director the census to ensure that urban Indians • See 16 do not continue to be seen as an invisible Toho – Miyuki – Czech population.” Census Awareness SEED 9/0, 10/0, 11/0, 13/0, 15/0, TRAILS/HOUSING Babysitting Group BEADS Round, Charlottes, Delica Where: 3 Sisters Community Center When: February 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2020 (Monday thru Thursday) Time: 4:00 to 6:00 pm 15% Your purchase of Jingle If you are 12 years and older or know a youth interested in becoming a Cones, Centers, Mirrors, trained babysitter free of charge, fill out a registration form at: OFF Quills & Dentalium 3 Sisters Community Center, 2790 Onaste St. Oneida All registrations must be turned in by February 14, 2020 Must be pre-registered to attend (no walk-ins) TRIBAL ID REQUIRED FOR TAX EXEMPT STATUS Must attend all four days to be certified (No exceptions) For more information, contact: HOURS: CLOSED Sunday and Monday Isabel Parker 412-0396 (CHD) OR Violet RedHail 490-3700 (TRAILS) 12 – 6 Tuesday thru Friday • 10 – 5 Saturday 8 T#kehlu> • February 6, 2020 OBC Treasurer’s Forum Sakoli Swakweku: Sustainability. Pool Tournament update. tournament. The CFO and Treasurer (Greetings from me to all On October 25, 2019, at On September 16, 2019, GTC adopted have identified a funding source, and of you my best friends) the Oneida Nation Turtle the Fiscal Year 2020 budget, and “… a final location and date are being School, the Nation’s directed the Oneida Business Committee explored at this time. Once all logistics As we enter another cy- operations began their to engage in the sponsorship of a are completed, announcements of the cle and our days become Fiscal year 2021 budget competitive Pool/Billiard Tournament tournament will be made using our longer, I am grateful that planning, by providing in FY-2020…in Oneida…during multi-media sources. Spring is just around the opportunity for the FY2020…” corner. Yaw^ko to each of membership to see, learn Again, Yaw^ko (Thank You) and Sk^n^ you who continue our re- and provide input. The OBC has designated our (Peace) to the 17,326 enrolled Oneidas sponsibility to tap the ma- Fiscal Year 2021 budget Tourism Department to take the lead located throughout our Mother Earth. ple trees for syrup. Good will be the third year of a on developing the logistics for such a Treasurer, Patricia King thoughts for a healthy Triennial (3-year) budget and plentiful harvest, and process, and a close-out Sk^n^ to each of you and report will be provided to your families. the General Tribal Council at the January 2022 Annual Sustainability Meeting. I extend a Yaw^ko to the I envision that our Nation will be General Tribal Council for supporting Sustainable when our grand-children, and participating in this Triennial (3-year) great grand-children, and great-great planning process. I also extend a Yaw^ko grand-children (and beyond) have the to the operations and the community for same opportunities and quality of life, continually working together to enhance if not better, than we experience today. efficiencies of managing our Nation’s By planning and prioritizing to meet the finances. growing needs of the people, we will be able to sustain the physical environment Yaˀteswalihwaká·nleˀ of the reservation lands, as well as, (You All Look Forward) provide sustenance (Tsyunhehkwa) The Treasurer’s Budget Kick-Off for our people, and create a sustainable Event for FY2021 is scheduled for May economy well into the future. 14, 2020, at the Oneida Radisson Inn The Nation has implemented a value- and Conference Center. The theme of based budgeting system to better align this meeting will focus on the impor- our operational goals and objectives tance of having a value-based budgeting to our Nation’s long-term vision and system in place, which is Sustainability. mission. This system includes a triennial I encourage tribal employees and Tribal (3-year) planning process to help us plan members to attend this important event. our annual budgets. With the OBC, GTC This is another opportunity to under- and Tribal Operations working together stand our budget initiatives for the up- we continue to build our capacity coming year. and become stronger as a Nation--- Oneida Business Committee Meeting Wednesday, February 12, 2020 OBC Conference Room, second floor Norbert Hill Center N7210 Seminary Road, Oneida, WI 54155 Local February 6, 2020 • W@=tehlu> 9 Native American Tribes Issue Statement Following Arguments in Brackeen v. Bernhardt Rehearing NEW ORLEANS – Following the this court, the Fifth Circuit ruled once ed far and wide, including by the Trump peals reaffirmed that the Indian Child en banc hearing today before the Fifth again that the Indian Child Welfare Act administration and the majority of U.S. Welfare Act is constitutional and serves Circuit Court of Appeals in Brackeen v. (ICWA) is constitutional, as courts have states. The legal challenges against the the best interests of children and fam- Bernhardt, Cherokee Nation Principal repeatedly done for decades. Today our law only further harm Native American ilies. On October 1, 2019, plaintiffs in Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Morongo Band tribes stand together to defend the Indi- children, families and communities. We Brackeen v. Bernhardt chose to contin- of Mission Indians Chairman Robert an Child Welfare Act with the support are confident the court will once again ue their attacks on Indian children and Martin, Oneida Nation Chairman Tehas- of tribal groups, members of Congress, reject this misguided effort and rule on tribal families and requested an en banc si Hill and Quinault Indian Nation Pres- U.S. states and child welfare organiza- the side of protecting families and chil- rehearing before the Fifth Circuit, which ident Fawn Sharp issued the following tions who all understand ICWA’s key dren for years to come.” the court granted. statement: role in protecting the safety and wellbe- The Cherokee Nation, Morongo Band There is broad, bipartisan support “The last time we appeared before ing of Indian children. ICWA is support- of Mission Indians, Oneida Nation and against this misguided attack on a law Quinault Nation are co-defendants in the that is crucial for protecting the well-be- case, defending the Indian Child Wel- ing of Indian children and Indian sover- fare Act (ICWA) against unwarranted eignty. In addition to states and members attacks on the law’s constitutionality. of Congress, the Trump administration In 2017, individual plaintiffs Chad and has strongly defended ICWA and its pro- Jennifer Brackeen, a couple from Texas, tections for Indian children, explaining along with the state attorneys general that ICWA is an appropriate exercise of in Texas, Louisiana, and Indiana, sued Congress’s authority to legislate in the the U.S. Department of the Interior and field of Indian affairs and does not vio- its now-former Secretary Ryan Zin- late the Tenth Amendment or equal pro- ke to challenge ICWA. The Morongo, tection laws. Quinault, Oneida and Cherokee tribes intervened as defendants in the case, and For additional information on this case their brief can be found here. On August and the Indian Child Welfare Act please 9, 2019, the Fifth Circuit Court of Ap- visit: www.ProtectIndianKids.com From page 1/Native American adoption

has long recognized that Congress has ed white persons.’’ broad power to regulate Native Ameri- Dennis wrote on behalf of himself and can tribes. And it said the act’s defini- Judge Jacques Wiener. tion of Indian child is not based solely on race because “under some tribal Opponents of the law cite a dissent membership laws, eligibility extends by Judge Priscilla Owen as part of their to children without Indian blood, such argument that the law and regulations as the descendants of former slaves of implementing it are an unconstitution- tribes who became members after they al overreach by the federal government were freed, or the descendants of adopt- into state matters. 10 Oye=l$ • February 6, 2020 Local WI Supreme Court Candidates Respond to Voices of Oneida In advance of the 2020 primary elec- time when far-right political forces seek movements being supreme.) apply the law and the constitution and tion for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, to roll back the advances in civil and hu- Finally, I am the only woman in this do so without fear or favor. Right-wing the Oneida Nation and its conduit, Voic- man rights we’ve made in the last few race, and I am the only candidate who and corporate special interests have un- es For Oneida, invited the three Wiscon- generations. I want to continue to defend has ever won an election. fortunately captured the judicial branch sin Supreme Court candidates to share the rights of all Wisconsinites. I can best of Wisconsin government and we need 3) What is your approach to deciding information about themselves and their do that by becoming a Wisconsin Su- to change that and restore the Progres- cases? campaigns with the enrolled members preme Court Justice. sive tradition of independent, non-parti- My approach is pretty simple. I look at of the Oneida Nation. We received two san courts. 2) What makes you better qualified to the facts of the case, I apply the relevant responses: from Dane County Circuit So here’s what is important. The serve as a Supreme Court justice than statutes, the relevant case law and prec- Court Judge Jill Karofsky and law pro- courts play multiple key roles. First, we the other candidates? edent, and the U.S. and Wisconsin Con- fessor Ed Fallone: are a place to resolve disputes, although I have much more experience practic- stitution. My primary responsibility is to it would be better if fewer disputes came ing law and in courtrooms than either of be a fair and impartial judge of Wiscon- to court. Second, we resolve and address my opponents. I am the only candidate sin law. The courts must behave with in- criminal behavior, and protect the rights in the race who is or ever was a sitting tegrity and avoid even the appearance of of the accused. Third, our experience trial judge, which is a characteristic vot- impropriety. It is not the role of the court in both civil and criminal law can and ers want to see. I am the only candidate to make law, but to interpret it, with re- should inform policy-makers so they to have a career as a prosecutor and the spect to the impact of the law on peo- can make better judgments about laws, only candidate to have worked in vic- ple’s lives. Our laws are not just words statutes, administrative rules, and gov- tim advocacy. I have deep experience in in dusty books. They must be considered ernment programs. both civil and criminal courts, and I’ve thoughtfully and in the context of each litigated and overseen hundreds of trials unique case. I am committed to the rule 5) What are some of the important is- and participated in thousands of cas- of law, to an independent judiciary, and sues that you believe might come be- es, which neither of my opponents can to applying the Constitution fairly and fore the court the next few years? claim. I served as Executive Director of equitably to today’s world. As justice, I The courts have become a partisan Wisconsin’s Office of Crime Victim Ser- will continue to adhere to this philoso- playground and far-right forces want to vices for more than six years, and as the phy. use the courts to enforce their radical Photo, JillforJustic.com first Violence Against Women Resource We must return integrity to the court ideology. So on issues from education, Prosecutor before that. I spent many system. Our judges and justices should to healthcare, to voting rights, to civil Jill Karofsky years as an Assistant District Attorney hold themselves to the highest standard rights, to workers’ rights, to protecting 1) Why are you running for the Wis- and Deputy District Attorney. I also when it comes to conflicts of interest. I the environment, the courts must be fair, consin Supreme Court? teach courses at UW Law School. think we need a strong recusal rule, and independent, and must apply the law and We need to get our state and our coun- My right-wing opponent, Dan Kelly, the way to get there is an open and trans- interpret the constitution fairly. For ex- try back on track. Too many current claims to believe in a strict originalist parent process with public hearings. ample, when it is time to draw the maps justices see themselves as agents of con- interpretation of the Constitution. First for state legislative districts, there may 4) Do you have an overarching judicial servative ideology and as agents of the of all, I do not believe we can or should be conflict between the governor and the philosophy? Republican Party. I don’t hold with that strictly interpret a document that was legislature. This conflict may be decided Here’s what Shirley Abrahamson says: point of view. We need leaders who will written over 200 years ago and apply in the courts. If elected, I will endeavor “My judicial philosophy is to examine put our strong Wisconsin political tra- it in every case to today’s society. One to apply the law fairly and ensure that the facts, the law, and the precedent. You dition of independent and honest courts must apply the law in the real world. The all Wisconsin voters have a fair ability apply the facts to the law and the prec- first. founders didn’t anticipate mass shoot- to affect our democracy. edent as you understand them, and you I have strong Wisconsin values. I be- ings with assault rifles in schools, or reach a decision.” 6) What experience or knowledge do lieve in our Progressive traditions of in- climate change, or a super-computer in Let me add to that: I believe everyone you have with federal Indian law and dependent courts and nonpartisan local everyone’s pocket, among other issues. who walks into a courtroom should be the rights of Native Americans and In- officials, strong public schools and infra- I believe in the rule of law and that the treated with fairness, dignity, and re- dian tribes? structure, protecting our beautiful natu- law must be stable and predictable. That spect. I am committed to the rule of law, During my time as Executive Director ral resources, deep respect for workers means I can’t always rule the way Dem- to an independent judiciary, and to ap- for the Office of Crime Victim Services, and labor rights, and treating everyone ocrats or liberals want, but my values do plying the Constitution fairly and equi- I assisted tribal members who were vic- with respect. Everyone deserves digni- come into play because I believe the rule tably to today’s world. ty as a human being, regardless of race, of law requires fairness, consistency, I believe strongly that the judiciary is gender identity, ethnicity, first language, dignity for all people and an expectation • See 39, and should be independent of the parti- immigration status, or who they love. that real people have rights (as opposed WI Supreme Court san branches of government. We should It’s distressing to me that we live in a to corporations or right-wing political Education February 6, 2020 • Úskah Yaw<=l#= 11

Campus Notes Construction & Trades Degree Local student graduates from University of now at Concordia Concordia University Wisconsin fer credits from regionally accredited Wisconsin-Stout now offers a Construction and Trades schools toward the 120 needed for the MENOMONIE, Wis. ~ The following Quality Award in 2001. Management Bachelor’s degree and/or bachelor’s degree. Courses will be of- students from the area graduated in De- Enrollment for the fall semester was Certificate. The program was designed fered in accelerated format, each being cember 2019 from University of Wis- 8,393. to meet the industry need for manag- six weeks long. They will meet one consin-Stout in Menomonie. UW-Stout is Wisconsin's Polytechnic ers with specialized knowledge of the night a week at Concordia’s Green Bay UW-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, with a focus on applied increasing complexity of construction or Appleton Center. As a bachelor’s de- University, has 50 undergraduate ma- learning, collaboration with business projects. Students will learn the expect- gree, the program is financial aid eligi- jors and 22 graduate programs, includ- and industry, and career outcomes. ed standards for materials handling, ble. A 21 credit Certificate might be an ing one doctoral degree. UW-Stout, energy efficiency, environmental -pro option for someone who already has a established in 1891, prides itself on the Matthew Ninham, BS Career Tech Ed tection, safety, mitigating litigation, and bachelor’s degree and would like to in- success of its students in the workplace, & Training, Oneida, WI general leadership skills crease their ability to lead in the area of with an employment rate above 98% for Graduates of this program will be- Construction and the Trades. recent graduates. The university was Editor’s note: Names are submitted to come valued members of their team For further program details and ad- awarded the Malcolm Baldrige National the paper based on zip code for their ability to apply up to date missions information contact Concordia knowledge of planning, cost estimating, Green Bay Admissions Advisor Kathy. scheduling, supervision, and communi- [email protected] (920-498-2551). The cation of projects to customers as well fall semester cohort is forming now. Students named to Dean's List for fall 2019 as crew. Adults of all ages are welcome to apply. MENOMONIE, Wis. ~ The following awarded the Malcolm Baldrige National Concordia accepts up to 84 trans- students from the area have been named Quality Award in 2001. to the University of Wisconsin-Stout Enrollment was 8,393 in the fall. Waller makes Northland College Dean's List Dean's List for the fall 2019 semester. UW-Stout is Wisconsin's Polytech- ASHLAND, Wis. ~ Northland College College is a private liberal arts college The award, formerly known as the nic University, with a focus on applied has named the following students to the located in northern Wisconsin. Chancellor's Award, is presented to stu- learning, collaboration with business dean's list for outstanding academic per- dents who have a grade point average of and industry, and career outcomes. formance during the fall 2019 term. Bayley Waller, Senior, Oneida, WI 3.5 or above. To qualify for the dean's list, full-time UW-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic Nicholas Baumann, Freshman, BS students must have a grade point aver- Editor’s note: Names are submitted to University, has 50 undergraduate ma- applied social science, Hobart, WI age of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale with the paper based on zip code jors and 22 graduate programs, includ- no grade less than a "C." Northland ing one doctoral degree. UW-Stout, Synala Smith, Junior, BS business established in 1891, prides itself on the administration, Oneida, WI success of its students in the workplace, with an employment rate above 98% for Editor’s note: Names are submitted to recent graduates. The university was the paper based on zip code Ethan Diestler named to Marquette University's fall 2019 Dean's List MILWAUKEE, Wis. ~ Ethan Diestler addition to its nationally recognized ac- of Oneida, WI, has been named to the ademic programs, Marquette is known Dean's List for the fall 2019 semester for its service learning programs and at Marquette University in Milwaukee, internships as students are challenged to Wisconsin. Diestler is pursuing a Bach- use what they learn to make a difference elor of Science in Nursing. in the world. Find out more about Mar- Marquette University is a Catholic, quette at marquette.edu. Jesuit university that draws its more than 11,500 students from all 50 states Editor’s note: Names are submitted to the and more than 75 different countries. In paper based on zip code 12 T#ken Yaw<=l#= • February 6, 2020 THT

February is Black History Month Mid-Winter Ceremonies By Adrian Escamea this country, February was set aside as By Margo Francour us to renew our responsibilities for the Thunderhawk Times “Black History Month” in 1970 but was Thunderhawk Times upcoming year and Oneida High School The United States has more than 39.4 actually introduced as Black History allows the time for students to attend to million Non-Hispanic citizens who Week in 1926. The importance of Tshatek> Shelha, remind them how important those re- identify as “Black” or “African Amer- To quote a famous Black Leader, or “Midwinter” ceremonies is such that sponsibilities are. ican.” It is the third largest ethnic group Martin Luther King Jr., “We must learn Oneida Nation High School schedules Like our other ceremonies in the 13- and the second largest racial group in to live together as brothers or perish to- days off for staff and students to attend moon cycle, these ceremonies have the US, after White Americans and His- gether as fools.” the ceremonies, which are held at the been practiced for centuries. panic and Latino Americans Other countries have also adopt- Oneida Longhouse. Additionally, this year’s Midwinter In their honor as well as the hon- ed Black History month including the These ceremonies, in particular, hold ceremony was extended by two days for or of contributions by black people to United Kingdom, Canada and Ireland. much significance because they allow the Peach Stone Game. Two-Spirit Group Starting Up they, themselves, identify as LGBTQ2S Clan Council Leadership Changes By Thunderhawk Times Staff or are supportive of those who do. tonio Hernandez, Cruz Montoya, Nata- By Thunderhawk Times Staff ONHS Grad Byran Halona made a A first meeting was held in the ONHS via Adams, Antone Reed, Lexi Stevens. presentation to ONHS students and staff library on Wednesday, January 29. Each semester brings some change Kaylen is new. at Opening on Monday, January 27. He According to Halona, the group is whether its new classes, different sched- Turtle Clan Leaders-Javon, M’Ken- spoke about the Two-Spirit Group he is organized to recognize and support the ules and other things. Another change zey Ackley, Dakota Swamp, Sadie Dan- doing at Oneida Social Services. female and male spirit in all people. takes place in Clan Council leadership forth, Desmond Reiter, RaeAnna Ack- The group is for any youth – whether as seniors complete their graduation ley. Dakota is new. requirements at the end of the first se- According to Carol Johnson, one of Presidents Day is February 17 mester and leave campus for college or the ONHS staff members who oversees work opportunities. clan council, the group is also involved By Keanu Big Eagle Some cool facts about President’s day To fill any vacancies in leadership in planning the prom scheduled for Sat- Thunderhawk Times include George Washington being the positions and discuss other business, urday, May 2 at the Radisson. The prom Including Donald Trump, there have only president to be unanimously elect- ONHS clans met on Thursday, January theme is “Paris Under the Stars.” been 45 U.S. presidents. ed. 16. “We are also working on doing some- February 17th has been set aside to The “S” in Harry S. Truman doesn’t Current Clan Leaders are: Wolf Clan thing for the boys and girls basketball recognize the importance of the men stand for anything, – Quincy Granquist, Shania Barber, players since both teams are doing so who have filled this position to date. Andrew Jackson was shot in the chest Mariah Barber, Isaiah Powless, Kia Ste- well,” said Johnson. “We did create a President’s Day was first established during a gun duel but managed to stay vens, Sadie Schuman. Maria and Isaiah bulletin board with all the players names in 1885. standing and shoot and kill his oppo- are new. as recognition.” President’s Day is on the 3rd Monday nent. The bullet could not be safely re- Bear Clan Leaders – Kaylen Hill, An- of every February because there are a moved and remained in his chest for the few presidents who have birthdays this next 40 years. month. President’s with birthdays this James Madison was the shortest pres- month include George Washington, ident at 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed whose birthday is the 22nd, and Abra- 100 pounds. Abraham Lincoln was the ham Lincoln, whose birthday is on the tallest president to hold office standing 12th. at 6 feet 4 inches in height. THT February 6, 2020 • Áhs< Yaw<=l#= 13 Chocolate Annual Ski Trip Getting Organized By Thunderhawk Times Staff ten alternates and those students will be “It gets a little tricky,” Gullickson eligible to go on the ski trip. said, “Because lots of winter athletes It’s been an annual tradition at ONHS In recent years, the school has gone to qualify and, depending on how they are Lover’s since the school’s first winter 1994-95. Pine Mountain. In the early days, skiing doing as far as playoffs and so on go, According to Owastileh Coordinator, was done at Ski Brule. they are sometimes reluctant to go ski- Denis Gullickson, he is “in the process” “Both hills are great,” said Gullick- ing as no one wants a key player injured Month of looking at first semester results for son. “But Brule is a full hour further while skiing with post-season action students based on academics, atten- away adding two hours to the trip and ahead.” By Keanu Big Eagle dance and behavior. making for a pretty long day.” Watch for future issues of “Thunder- Thunderkawk Times That process will establish the top A date hasn’t been set, but will “prob- hawk Times” for a follow-up on this Who doesn’t love chocolate? twenty-five students base on first- se ably be in early March,” said Gullick- winter’s ski trip. Besides commemorating things like mester performance in these areas and son. President’s Day and Black History Month, February is set aside for Choc- Kobe’s career as a professional basketball player olate Lovers. Now, that’s likely because Valentine’s Day falls on February 14. By Jasiah Danforth Bryant was an American profession- that the helicopter was dropping 2,000 ft Over and 9.5 Billion is spent on choco- Thunderhawk Times al basketball player, a shooting guard, per minute. Parts of the helicopter were late and 58 Million pounds produced on On January 26, 2020 “Kobe Bean Kobe Bryant played his entire 20-sea- found scattered at the crash site, which Valentine’s Day. Bryant” was 41 years of age and was in son career in the National Basketball stretched over 500 to 600 feet wide. But chocolate is also a popular item a deadly helicopter crash on his way to Association (NBA) with the Los Ange- Other people that were in the helicop- year-round. take his little girl “Gianna Bryant” who les Lakers. He entered the NBA directly ter was, John Altobelli, Keri Altobel- People in this country on average con- was 13 years of age, also perished in the out of high school and won five NBA li, Alyssa Altobelli, Christina Mauser, sume 9.5 pounds of chocolate each year. crash, on their way to practice in Los championships. Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, Ara Zo- The first modern chocolate bar was in- Angeles Calabasas. Investigators are Bryant was born on August 23, 1978 bayan. vented in 1847 by Joseph Fry when he working to determine the cause of the in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kobe Gianna Bryant was playing for the discovered that he could make a mold- crash. There were nine people on board Bryant was an 18 time all-star, 15 time University of Connecticut women’s able choco- when the helicopter went down shortly member of the all-NBA Team, 12-time basketball team, also known as Mamba late paste by after takeoff around 10:30 in Los Ange- member of the All-Defensive Team, and Academy. Gianna Bryant was a phe- adding melt- les. also won the NBA most valuable player nomenal basketball player and always ed cacao Bryant and his daughter Gianna Ma- (MVP) in 2008. looked up to her dad for the love of butter back ria-Onore are survived by his wife Va- Kobe Bryant’s Net Worth was esti- basketball. Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s into Dutch nessa Laine Bryant. and his three daugh- mated around 350 million in 2016. bond was mad love and basketball. cocoa. ters; Natalia Diamante Bryant, Bianka Kobe Bryant was the first guard in That’s what made them a lot closer to Bella Bryant, Capri Kobe Bryant NBA history to play at least 20 seasons. each other. The news reporters said that the heli- Gianna Bryant was born on May 1st, copter had technical issues and it caught 2006. Lady Thunderhawks undefeated on fire and a it was a matter of minutes The Lady Thunder Hawks have not what I’m doing” and how it becomes lost a game so far this season! Right natural. Chinese New Year - Year of the Rat now, their record stands at 16-0. Se- To get ready and hyped up before a By Margo Francour termined date, the Chinese New Year nior Sadie Shuman said that, “it feels game, Shuman said she listens to mu- Thunderhawk Times starts whenever a new moon appears good” and Junior Sadie Danforth add- sic and watches film from every game. A tradition in our country is the cele- between January 21 and February 20. ed, “it feels great.” Shuman said that It helps her correct any mistakes and bration of New Years which, for many, This year, their new moon showed up the team is tight and have been playing be prepared mentally for the next op- includes watching a ball drop in Times on January 25. The Chinese New Year for awhile together so the team comes ponent. Square, watching football, and making traditionally revolves around customs together really well. Shuman had two parting messages, resolutions. and myths, which are primarily based Last semester, Shuman was nervous which were, “Be there for Senior Night The Chinese also celebrate New Year, on animals. Last year, for example, was about having an interview and when on (February 13th) and “if you’re go- but it is a tradition that is different than the year of the pig, and this year is the I asked her which makes her more ing to the game on Friday (February the one you might be familiar with. Gen- year of the rat. According to Chinese nervous, an interview or a basketball 7th) wear orange” to support a team- erally, the Chinese New year is actually beliefs, that means men born during the game, she replied that an interview mate’s family member who was just known as the “Spring Festival” for the rat year are likely to be clever and quick makes her more nervous because when diagnosed with cancer. Chinese during their spring season. Un- to adapt to environments, and women she steps on the court, she “knows like our New Years, which has a prede- are traditional and organized. Passing On… 14 Kay# Yaw<=l#= • February 6, 2020

Schuyler, Pauline A. DuFrane, Yvonne Joyce Garlow, Phyllis (Powless) Slove, Aaliyah July 11, 1952 – February 4, 2020 March 13, 1940 – January 30, 2020 January 23, 1933 – January 26, 2020 January 2, 1995 – January 17, 2020 Pauline A. Schuyler, Yvonne Joyce DuFrane, Phyllis (Powless) Aaliyah Slove, 25, 67, Oneida passed away 79, passed away on Garlow, 87, of De Pere, Green Bay, passed away Tuesday February 4, Thursday, January 30, passed away January 26, on Friday January 17, 2020. She was born to the 2020. Yvonne was born 2020 after a short illness. 2020 in Milwaukee. She late Emerson and Sadie on March 13, 1940 in Born on January 23, was born January 2, 1995 (Wheelock) Jourdan on Kaukauna, WI to Herman 1933, and raised in Oneida, she is the to Janette Slove-Moore. July 11, 1952. and Daisy (Smith) Skenandore. In daughter of the late William and Lucille She is survived by her mom Janette, She married Lloyd Schuyler, who addition to her parents, Yvonne is (Thomas) Powless. She graduated from her siblings; Adam Moore, Derick preceded her in death. They both loved preceded in death by her brothers, East High School. Phyllis married Moore, and Eric Lewis. Aaliyah is the to travel, and traveled throughout the Herman and Ron; son in-law, Jim Albert Garlow in Chicago, IL. She granddaughter of Rochelle Powless. U.S. Kluba. owned Jo’s Log Cabin in Oneida for Her Uncle is Chaske Primeau, and great Pauline worked at Tape Inc., Oneida Yvonne is survived by her husband fifteen years. Phyllis throughout her aunts and uncles are; Linda Powless, Casino and Fry Bread Heaven. She David and brother Paul Skenandore. life made dream catchers and was an Nancy Slove, Priscilla Sheghonee, liked Mickey Mouse and was a Chicago Sons: Pat (Julie) DuFrane, Mike excellent seamstress. Diane Wilson, Christine Powless, Bears Fan. (Michelle) DuFrane, Jeff (Tami) She is survived by her daughter, Tracey Leah Powless, Marianne Boyes, She is survived by her family, Pastor DuFrane; daughters: Dawn Kluba, (Richard) Denn; six grandchildren; Donald Wilson, and Bernard Wilson. Walter Reed, Robert (Sandy) Reed, Jenny (Scott) Mielke; grandchildren: many great grandchildren; sister, Her cousins also survive her; Tony & Leona (Art) Charles, Jude (Gord) David (Tearesa) Kluba, Jamie Kluba, Patricia “Tooty” Powless; son-in-law, Keith Kinzhuma, Leanne Thompson, Skenadore, who meant everything Kevin (Kim) Kluba, Kerry (Ben) Kluba, Henry Delagarza; special niece and Matt Wilson, Sequoia, Shoshannah, Anthony (Eulalie) Leiton, Jennifer nephew, Rosemary (Ron) Patrick, Shenisse, & Shantey Jordan. Seneth to her. All her cousins from the (Mike) Engel, Megan (Adam) Groose, Dawn Powless and many other nieces Powless, Senaida and Cesar Castaneda, Skenadores, Charles, and Reed Melanie (Mitch) DuFrane, Heidi and nephews. and Lilyanna Mendez-Powless, Lydia families. Dan, Melanie & Pete and (Tyler) Wallenfang, Erin (Zach) Zovath, Phyllis preceded in death by her Powless, Amber Etta Powless, Michael Clinton helped her with everything, Cory DuFrane, Troy (Kristy) DuFrane, parents; husband, Albert; son, Gerald Bowman Jr., Phillip Boyes, Nicholas, and were always there for her. Her best Jordan DuFrane, Kailey DuFrane, “Jerry” Powless; daughter, Georgia Danielle, and Ricky Wilson, Jamison, friend Daff, her roommate Julie and Nikki (Justin) Farnsworth, Emmy Delagarza; siblings, Carmen (Jack) Wyatt and Brooke Wilson, Christopher, family. Her cat Brown and dog Buster (Jack) Deutsch, Jonathan Tarlton, Pasquale; brothers, William Powless Lauren, and America Hartman. Douglas, and Pastor Walter Reed for Krista Moore, Brianna Belfantz, Ronny and Gerald Powless (special friend, She was preceded in death by always being with her. Verhagen, Andrew (Jessica) Verhagen; Mussy). her grandfather, Wilbur Slove, Pauline was preceded in death by and twenty five great grandchildren. Visitation was held at Malcore great grandparents; Vera Dorothy brothers; Donald Jourdan, Eugene Mom married the love her life David Funeral Home, 1530 W. Mason St. Skenandore-Powless-Wilson and Jourdan, and Emerson “Cookie” on November 13, 1957 and have been Wednesday, January 29, from 4pm until Clifford O. Powless. Her aunts; Jourdan. His Godson; Matt Skenadore, together the last 62 years. Mom stayed 7pm. Visitation continued on Thursday Cherisse Slove and Summer Powless, her cousins; Bruce Funmaker, David at home raising the five of us on Oneida at the funeral home from 11am until the her uncle Robert Slove and great aunt Doxtater, Therese Reed, George Reed Street in Appleton and they made time of the funeral at 1pm. Roberta Kinzhuma. Two cousins; Brian Sr., Doug Reed, Joe Reed, Al Reed, and the big decision to move up north to The family would like to extend a Kinzhuma and Shania Jordan. Emerson & Rachel Reed. Townsend WI in 1979 as owners of special thank you to the staff of Unity Aaliyah was a beautiful and bright Friends may call after 4:00pm Friday Sleepy Hollow Resort. Over the years Hospice and her grandchild, Moose. young woman whom had her whole life February 7, 2020 at Ryan Funeral they sold the cottages but have operated ahead of her before this sudden illness Home 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, the 18-hole miniature golf course the took her. We will miss her, and her with Oneida Hymn Singers at 6:30pm last 41 years. The mini golf has been memory will live on. followed by a prayer service at 7:00pm a very popular stop for tourists and the Visitation took place after 3:00pm to bring the evening to a close. Visitation locals having their weekly Monday Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Ryan will continue after 9:00am Saturday at night Redneck golf event. Mom will be Funeral Home 305 N. Tenth Street, De Church of the Holy Apostles, Oneida, missed every day, but we have so many Pere. Leander spoke at 7:00pm followed with Hymn Singers at 10:00am and great memories throughout her life as by Drums. Please go to www.ryanfh. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am she touched so many with her love. We com to send online condolences to the DuFrane, Yvonne Joyce (Cont.) ______with Vicar Rodger Patience and Deacon love you mom. family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, following the service will be held at Deborah Heckel officiating. Additional Obituaries on Pg. 15 Pauline’s family would like to thank February 6 starting at 10:00am until Sunset Bar and Grill (17189 Bowman the staff at St. Vincent Hospital, time of service 11:30am at the Weber- Ave. Townsend WI 54175) Online Visit us on: especially 9th floor, Davita and Hill Funeral Home (1768 Oconto condolences may be left for the family Crossroads. Ave. Wabeno, WI 54566). A luncheon at www.weberhillfuneralhome.com Facebook Passing On… February 6, 2020 • Tsya=t@k Wisk 15

Brunette, Kerry R. Jordan, Bruce A. Batiste, Sr., Lee A. April 25, 1952 – January 25, 2020 March 11, 1944 – January 29, 2020 April 6, 1933 – January 23, 2020 Kerry R. Brunette, 67, Bruce Anthon Jordan, Lee A. Batiste, Sr., age passed away on Saturday, Born March 11, 1944 to the 86, of Lac du Flambeau, January 25, 2020 after late Raymond and Alma passed away on Thursday, In Loving Memory of battling a long illness. Born (Webster) Jordan passed January 23, 2020 at on April 25, 1952, in Green away on Wednesday, Howard Young Medical Ron McLester Bay, Kerry was a life-long January 29, 2020. Bruce Center in Woodruff. Lee was born on December 2, 1948–February 6, 2014 resident of the Milwaukee area. He is was a loving husband, father, and April 6, 1933 to Charles Batiste, Sr. and We thought of you the proud father of three sons, Matthew, brother. A musician who could play a lot Josephine Anwash. He is preceded in with love today, Jeremiah and Paul. of instruments and taught himself when death by his father, Charles Batiste, Sr; But that is nothing new. Besides his sons, Kerry is survived he bought his first guitar at 12 years old. mother, Josephine Anwash; daughter, We thought about you by his sisters: Darlene Hill, Christine He grew up reupholstering furniture with Betty Jo Batiste and several brothers yesterday. Brunette, Georgi Mielke, Byrnne his dad, was a machinist, but most of his and sisters. Lee is survived by his And days before that too. Brunette, and Kathleen Brunette; his life was spent in numerous bands around loving wife, Vera (Johnson) Batiste; We think of you in silence. brothers: Keith (Bonnie), Kent (Bonnie), Wisconsin. He was awarded the best children, Lee Batiste, Jr. of Lac du We often speak your name. Kelvin (Debbie), and Kevin Brunette. lead guitarist in Northeast Wisconsin. Flambeau, Kimberly (Carlos Godinez) Now all we have is memories. He is further survived by his aunts: He will be missed by his wife Penny Batiste of Oneida, Orleana (Alberto And your picture in a frame. Carolyn Schardt, and Barbara Hill. Jordan; his children: Yvette “Evie” Villalba) Batiste of Oneida and Charlie Your memory is our keepsake. Kerry was preceded in death by his (Gerard) Jordan, Alan Jordan, Brian Batiste of Oneida; 13 grandchildren; With which we’ll never part. parents: Roland and Lorraine (Hill) (JoAnne) Jordan, Diana (Russell) 21 great grandchildren; 5 great great God has you in his keeping. Brunette, paternal grandparents: George Jordan, Nichole (Roger) Napier, Tracy grandchildren; sister, Linda Lou Cohen We have you in our heart. and Josephine (Pine) Brunette, and Jordan, Bruce (Tracy) Jordan, Dale of McFarland, MI; brother, Earnest Forever in our hearts, maternal grandparents: Victor Hill, (Kristie) Jordan; brothers and sisters: Edwards, Sr. of Lac Vieux Desert; many Janice and Ronnie, Jr. Hazel (Doxtater) Hill. As well as uncles/ Jerry (Bettie), Roxanne, Mike, Greg nieces and nephews and his “boys” from aunts: Sonny and Betty Hill, Harry and (Rose), Owallah (Sam), Mickey (Eddie), Oneida. Also Joslin Batiste. Diane Cornelius, Leland Hill, Don and Colin (Ann), Sam (Bonnie), Crystal Visitation began at 3:00pm for family June Whetung, Cecelia Haen, and one (Bill); along with numerous nieces and 5:00pm for the public on Sunday, niece, Nicole, affectionately known as and nephews, grandchildren and great- January 26, 2020 at the Multi-Purpose Coco. grandchildren. He is preceded in death Building in Lac du Flambeau. Services In Loving Memory One of his beliefs was the Oneida by his daughter Anita (Stan) Rupar; son began at 10:00am on Monday, January Nation. Even though Kerry had a speech Bruce Jr.; brothers: Cecil Jordan, Martin 27, 2020 at the Multi-Purpose Building, Happy Birthday, problem which made it hard for him to “Ducky” (Erma) Denny; sister Paulette followed by interment at Memorial Mother share his viewpoints, he felt it was his Jordan; and grandson Bentley Jordan. Cemetery in Lac du Flambeau. It’s been 20 years duty to try and express his opinions He was surrounded by those who The family would like to give a special ago this year! on things that mattered to him at GTC loved him: many family and friends. thank you to Alexis Leigh Batiste and meetings. He liked to talk politics. He The family would like to thank Unity her mother, Michelle Batiste, the nursing We all love & miss was no stranger to the SEOTS staff and Hospice for the end of life care, and staff at Howard Young, both Lac du you everyday! the Oneida Library. His favorite sports Newcomer Funeral Home – we really Flambeau and Oneida communities and Your family teams were the Brewers and the Packers. appreciate all of their help. the Oneida Johnson Family. Friends and family gathered at Visitation for Bruce was held on Newcomer Chapel, 340 S. Monroe Ave., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at on Friday, January 31, 2020 from 9:00am Newcomer Green Bay Chapel, 340 S. until 11:00am with funeral services at Monroe Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301 11:00am. Interment took place at Oneida from 12pm until 2pm. A memorial service Sacred Burial Grounds. Please visit followed at 2pm with Pastor James www.NewcomerGreenBay.com to leave Roberts officiating online condolences to the family. The family wishes to thank the Froedert Hospital & Hospice staff and Newcomer Chapel staff for the care they gave Kerry and the family during this difficult time.

www.kalihwisaks.com 16 Y@=yahk Yaw<=l#= • February 6, 2020 Local California tribe gives $5 million for From page 7/Census Awareness ASU program, building of CNAY. “By leveraging our national and Alaska Natives live in urban areas, PHOENIX (AP) – A California- to support Indian Gaming and Tribal network of youth leaders in urban and but our programs still continue to be based Native American tribe has given Self-Governance programs that are a rural reservation communities, along underfunded.” said Abigail Echo-Hawk, Arizona State University $5 million to part of the broader Indian Legal Program with our tribal organizational partners, Director of UIHI. “It is important that help renovate a historic downtown Los at ASU's law school. we have a chance to make a real Native people complete the census Angeles building used by the school and The tribe, based near the cities of San difference.” and we get an accurate count of our set up an endowment for an Indian law Bernardino and Highland, operates a The organizations have partnered population so that we can provide the program. southern California casino. with renowned Native artists to bring programs that strengthen our people.” About half the gift from the San The tribe's Chairwoman Lynn a unique style to their campaigns and Manuel Band of Mission Indians will go Valbuena said the programs will help further awareness. The Center for Native American toward the Herald Examiner Building. provide a means for tribes to achieve According to the United States Census Youth is a policy program of The The ornate, 1914 building is part of the self-determination at a time when they're Bureau, every home will receive an Aspen Institute, located in Washington, university's Los Angeles expansion. facing critical economic and governance invitation to participate in the 2020 DC. Created by former US Senator The rest will go toward the endowment challenges. Census by April 1, 2020. The 2020 Byron Dorgan, CNAY believes Native Census will be the first time participants American youth should lead full and will be able to complete the census healthy lives, have equal access to online. Participants will also be able to opportunity, and draw strength from complete the census by mail or over the their culture and one another. CNAY phone. focuses on the resilience of Native Census data helps determine how youth and supports them through youth billions of federal dollars are allocated recognition, inspiration, and leadership; for states and communities. research, advocacy, and policy change; According to the 2010 Census, 71% serving as a national resource exchange; of American Indians and Alaska Natives and by developing strengths-based live in urban areas. Native youth media opportunities. Learn “The majority of American Indians more at www.cnay.org.

OLIPP Oneida Life Insurance Plan Plus Call Oneida Trust Enrollment Dept., (920) 869-6212 Local February 6, 2020 • Tsya=t@k Yaw^=le 17 Oneida Tribal General Election Primary: Frequently Asked Questions How will the election process be Committee positions in the General different for the 2020 General Election. Election? Will there be a primary for all In 2020, a Primary Election will be vacancies? held on Saturday, May 16, 2020 and No. The primary election is for the regular General Election will be held Business Committee vacancies only. on July 4, 2020. When will the primary be held? What is a primary? On Saturday, May 16, 2020. Excerpts from Oneida Tribal Election Law: If there are only two candidates 2.12-2. There shall be a primary elec- running for an officer position, will a tion for Business Committee positions primary still be held for that position? whenever there are three (3) or more No. The primary is designed to get the candidates for any officer positions or top two candidates for each officer posi- sixteen (16) or more candidates for the tion. If only two applicants run for that at-large council member positions. position, each applicant will automati- (a) The two (2) candidates receiving the cally be placed on the General Election highest number of votes cast for each ballot as a candidate. officer position shall be placed on the five (5) business days after the Caucus. campaign signs shall be removed ballot. If a candidate didn’t advance in the This deadline date will be noticed in the within five (5) business days after an (b) The fifteen (15) candidates receiving primary, can I write their name on my Caucus mail-out. election. the highest number of votes cast for ballot at the General Election? (c) Employees of the Tribe shall not the at-large council member posi- No. Write-in candidates are not When is the General Election? engage in campaigning for Tribal tions shall be placed on the ballot. allowed. Excerpt from Oneida Election Law: offices during work hours. Tribal (c) Any position where a tie exists to de- 2.9. Election Process employees shall be subject to disci- termine the candidates to be placed When will the Caucus be held? Section A. Polling Places and Times plinary action under the personnel on the ballot shall include all candi- On Saturday, March 14, 2020. 2.9-1. In accordance with Article III, policies and procedures for political dates where the tie exists. Section 4 of the Tribal Constitution, campaigning during work hours. 2.12-3. The Election Board shall can- Is the Caucus just for vacancies within elections shall be held in the month of (d) Enforcement. The Zoning Adminis- cel the primary election if the Business the Business Committee? July on a date set by the General Trib- trator shall cause to be removed any Committee positions did not draw the No, the Caucus will be for ALL al Council. The General Tribal Council campaign signs that are not in com- requisite number of candidates for a pri- vacancies of all boards, committees, and shall set the election date at the Janu- pliance with this law, in accordance mary by the petitioning deadline set for commissions with elected positions to ary annual meeting, or at the first GTC with the Zoning and Shoreland Pro- the primary. be filled at the 2020 General Election. meeting held during a given year. tection Law. 2.12-4. In the event a candidate with- (e) Fines. Violation of the campaign draws or is unable to run for office after Where can I get an application for When can I begin campaigning? sign restrictions shall result in a fine being declared a winner in the prima- candidacy? Whenever you wish. imposed by the Election Board in ry, the Election Board shall declare the Officially, applications are provided at Excerpt from Oneida Election Law: 2.5-9. an amount specified in a resolution next highest primary vote recipient the the Caucus or at the OBC Support Office Campaign Signs and Campaigning: adopted by the Business Committee. primary winner. This procedure shall be the Monday after the Caucus. (a) Placement of campaign signs: repeated as necessary until the ballot is (1) Campaign signs shall not be posted Can I vote by absentee ballot? full or until there are no available can- or erected on any Tribal property No. Article III Section 2 of the Con- didates. If the ballot has already been If I can’t attend the Caucus, can I except for private property with the stitution states “All enrolled members of printed, the procedures for notifying the still submit my application to be a owner/tenant’s permission. the Oneida Nation who are 18 years of Oneida public in section 2.5- 11 and 2.5- candidate? (2) No campaign sign shall exceed six- age or over shall be qualified voters pro- 12 shall be followed, including the re- Yes. You will need to complete a peti- teen (16) square feet in area. A maxi- vided they present themselves in person quirement to print a notice in the Tribal tion and submit the required application mum of seven (7) such signs may be at the polls on the day of election.” newspaper if time lines allow. by the deadline date. placed on a building or on a lot. (3) No campaign sign shall project be- Will the Milwaukee voting site be open Why have a primary? How long do I have to submit an yond the property line into the public for both the primary and general To give members a chance to select application to become a candidate? right of way. election? from fewer candidates of the Business All applications are due by 4:30 p.m. (b) Removal of campaign signs. All Yes. 18 T#klu> Yaw^=le • February 6, 2020 Health

Oneida Dental Clinic Tips from ONEIDA PHARMACY to Simplify We are back! Refill Process The dental department has returned to the Oneida 1. Try using the IVR (automated system) or Mobile Rx system. These Community Health Center. two systems have been put in place so patients do not have to wait until Pharmacy is open to call in refills. To schedule an appointment, please call the main Health Center 2. We will still take your calls if needed, but please have your prescrip- phone number at: tion numbers or names of medication ready when calling in. If some- one calls and asks us to “Just fill everything” we may end up 920-869-2711, take option #2 filling something that has been discontinued or not really needed yet. Physicians do not always send Pharmacy the stop orders. Please remember to arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time 3. Pharmacy has a supply of yellow cards available to organize your ac- and bring all insurance information with you. tive prescriptions and to present to your physician when going to an appointment. It is also useful in an emergency situation to provide an accurate summary of your medications. 4. Please allow 48 hours when calling in refills. Some refills may be com- pleted sooner, but if we need to contact your physician for any reason, or the product is out of stock, then all your refills may not be ready at the same time. We would like to avoid having patients return unneces- sarily if at all possible.

TIPS FOR CHECKING IN AT PHARMACY 1. Please be patient. This is a very busy time of the year and everyone is trying to make your visit less painful. Although speed is important – accuracy is much more important. 2. When checking in, please have your Tribal ID and insurance card ready. We understand this may be an inconvenience, but we are re- quired to check them on every visit. Local February 6, 2020 • W@=tehlu> Yaw^le 19 National Burn Awareness Week February 2-8 is National Burn Aware- anything hot or while cooking. To pre- ness week which aims to educate people vent electrical burns, disconnect appli- on causes of burn injury and how to pre- ances by pulling on the plug, and repair vent it. According to the 2017 National or replace tools, appliances, or extension Burn Repository report, burn injuries cords if they short out, overheat, shock, most commonly occurred in the home as smoke, or spark. 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To prevent chemical burns from same amount of time can result in more household cleaners or pesticides, always severe burns than for an adult person. read and follow the manufacturer’s com- Cognitively, children and the elderly may plete instructions labeled on the original have less ability to assess dangers so the container, wear protective rubber gloves, chances of them burning themselves are and store these items out of children’s greater. reach. There are many ways you can prevent If you burn yourself, you should burn injuries at home, especially during promptly get professional medical treat- bathing, cooking, and using electrical ap- ment, especially if the burn is larger than pliances or equipment. To prevent scald three inches, or is on the face, extremities, EARN 14 BASE POINTS, RECEIVE injury, adjust your water heater to 120 buttocks, groin or main joints. 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Sources http://ameriburn.org/prevention/prevention-resources/#1493037731270-54b96b15-d6f6 http://flashsplash.org/ http://flashsplash.org/facts/ http://ameriburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/electricalsafetyeducatorsguide.pdf http://ameriburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/burnfirstaid.pdf https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-burns/basics/art-20056649 http://ameriburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/aba119_burnprevention-nonfire_cobrand_112119. pdf http://ameriburn.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/scaldinjuryeducatorsguide.pdf https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/Public-Education/Resources/Safety-tipsheets/ScaldPrevention.ashx https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Top-fire-causes/Heating https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/Public-Education/Resources/Safety-tipsheets/CandleSafetyTips.pdf 20 Tew@sh< • February 6, 2020 Local Ex-high school mascot wants end to American Indian mascots By Rob Mentzer lution failed 101-218. Wisconsin Public Radio The resolution was created by Wausau School Board president Tricia Zunker. WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) – Richie Zunker, a Ho-Chunk woman who is also Plass was 16 when he became his high running for Congress as a Democrat in school’s mascot. the 7th Congressional District, cites re- The school principal approached him search showing psychological and edu- about it, along with the basketball coach cational harm from the mascots to both and the athletic director. The Shawano Native and non-Native students. Community High School mascot at the “It still does affect (students’) percep- time was the Indians. Plass is Menomi- tions,” Zunker said. “And it affects their nee and Stockbridge/Munsee, and grew educational experience outside of the up on the Menominee Indian Reserva- classroom.” tion. He was one of maybe 15 Native The Wisconsin Association of School Americans in the school, and the prin- Boards is a lobbying body; it doesn’t cipal knew he could dance. Would he be have the power to force any district to willing, they asked, to dress up as the make a change. But the group’s adoption Shawano Indian and perform at half- of the resolution would have been seen time? as progress by those, like Plass, who It was 1968. His time as mascot would argue the use of Native Americans as last three games, and would end in tears. mascots devalues the humanity of actual The experience would be with him for Native Americans. the rest of his life. How Performing As Mascot Went Today, Plass is an educator and the cu- Wrong rator of ``Bittersweet Winds,’’ an exhibit Before he agreed to act as Shawano’s of more than 400 artifacts that show how mascot, Plass went to a tribal elder to Native Americans have been depicted in ask if he should do it. culture - from caricatured mascot imag- The advice he got, Plass said: “If they es to plastic toys and old cowboy mov- want a Hollywood Indian, give them a ies. In November, more than 50 years Hollywood Indian.” after he graduated, he came back to He got a fake feather headdress and Shawano High School to show the ex- some moccasins mass-produced in Asia. hibit in the school library. Plass is also “Everything in (the costume) was an activist, calling for an end to Native all fake,” he said. “My little necklace American mascots in schools and pro- thing was plastic. I even had a rubber fessional sports, Wisconsin Public Ra- tomahawk.” dio reported. A couple of members of the basketball That push to retire Native mascots team who were Native told him in Wisconsin may get a new statewide they supported him. He said he had boost. classmates and friends who told him, The Wisconsin Association of School “Hey man, show them how proud we Boards at its annual convention consid- are.” When he ran out in front of the ered a resolution calling on all Wiscon- full gymnasium, the crowd cheered sin schools districts to retire any remain- for him, and he spotted his parents and ing Native American mascots, symbols many people from the reservation in the and imagery. Eighteen school districts crowd. It felt good. from around the state offered their sup- He’d only agreed to perform once, but port for the resolution ahead of the con- he said the principal persuaded him to vention. There are about 30 high schools in Wisconsin that use Native American • See 27 names or mascots. On Jan. 22, the reso- Native American mascots Local February 6, 2020 • Tew@s^n Úskah 21 From page 2/Flauger happy, kind, good-hearted, and she loves During a basketball tournament some excellent advice. “Be a part of with them.” to help people. She’s volunteered at in Minnesota in 2018, UW-Parkside whatever they’re doing,” Dan and “I want to thank the community for Golden House, Paul’s Pantry, and she’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jen Sherry said. “Give them opportunities in an animal lover so she’s helped babysit Conely took notice of Flauger’s skills always having my back,” Sheridan whatever they’re interested in. Be there dogs in our neighborhood. She’s just an on the court, and a full basketball said. “Everybody has always supported all-around good kid.” scholarship offer soon followed even and support them. We see a lot of parents me and never pushed me down. I see “My mom has always been the person though she won’t graduate from high just drop their kids off and the coach is that I turn to with any problems in school school until 2021. “When she first like a babysitter for a few hours. Parents my dad’s Facebook page and all of his or even basketball,” Flauger said. “If I saw me she thought I was in the Class can help their kids stay focused and friends are so supportive of me and it don’t do well on a test or have a rough of 2019,” Flauger said. “But then she game, she always has my back. She’s found out I was in the Class of 2021 so it well-rounded simply by being involved just feels really good.” very comforting and always makes me worked out really well for her, and she’s feel so much better because she knows kept in contact with me.” what I’m capable of and she just wants Both Dan and Sherry are immensely me to do my best. Both of my parents proud of how their daughter has grown are willing to do anything for me and I into such an exceptional athlete, but they AN EDUCATION love that about them.” are equally thrilled with her academic Pulaski Red Raiders Head Basketball performance in the classroom. The fact DESIGNED WITH Coach Doug McElrone has high praise that Sheridan also helps tutor others for his star junior. “This is my first year only adds to her parent’s pride. “She’s coaching at Pulaski but I’ve coached knocking out some of her A.P. courses you IN MIND Sheridan in other leagues since she was at Pulaski while prepping for college, in about sixth grade,” McElrone said. and volunteered over at Hillcrest “As far as academics go, she’s one of Elementary’s After School Program and those students that leads by example. helped kids with their math homework,” 6-8 WEEK FORMAT; PROGRAMS INCLUDE: She’s extremely reliable and a great Dan said. “She’s involved with the IN PERSON (1 NIGHT A leader in the classroom and on the court. Purple Aces Basketball Club and WEEK) OR ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE Pulaski’s LEO Club and they’ve made • Accounting She’s one of the kids where you never • Business Management have to worry about her grades, and her it a point to ensure they go out as a team FACULTY ARE ACTIVE • BSN Completion INDUSTRY EXPERTS  time management skills with academics into the community and volunteer, so if • Construction & Trades and playing ball are superb and she does you were to look at her schedule you’d Management it with ease. see she doesn’t have a whole lot of free FREE BOOK • Criminal Justice LOAN PROGRAM  • Healthcare Management “We have two seniors and Sheridan time.” *some exclusions apply serving as team captains,” McElrone Flauger’s love for all things basketball • Human Resource Management said. “I’ve explained to her that she’s not has piqued her interest in a possible TRANSFER UP TO • Social Work 84 CREDITS INTO  the third option on this team and she’s career in sports medicine. “I really like UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE really starting to become our first option. sports so I want to stay in that field,” • Master of Business Administration She makes everybody go and the other Flauger said. “Athletic training in $1,000S IN (MBA) SCHOLARSHIPS  • Organizational Leadership & kids fully see that now. I’m not so sure particular is the idea I’m thinking of learn how to qualify at: cuw.edu/uncommon-scholarships Administration (OLA) Sheridan sees that just yet, but when right now.” this really clicks for her it’s going to With the roadmap to her future almost be a pretty cool thing to see. Seeing the completely paved, Flauger has advice jump from her sophomore year to now for students who want to become more was pretty amazing and she now leads involved in athletics. “I’d like them to the team in assists and steals. She makes keep working hard and never give up,” GREEN BAY CENTER | APPLETON CENTER | ONLINE us go and the other kids know that and Flauger said. “It doesn’t matter how tall CONTACT US: respect her. Not many of them want to [email protected] or small you are because I’m small and I guard her during practice, let’s just put it that way. I think she understands what’s pushed through it. You just have to find going to be asked of her next year and I a way and find your strength.” believe she’s going to take the challenge For those in the community looking and run with it, because here’s no doubt to improve the overall quality of their she’ll be the leader of this team.” children’s lives, the Flaugers also have 22 Tew@sh^n T#ken • February 6, 2020 Local ‘Othered’ in America: An old story, still playing out daily By Noreen Nasir and Russell had word that an Iranian student was who live in the U.S. facing extra scru- came new Americans during 19th- and Contreras being detained at O’Hare International tiny at airports as they return. At least early 20th-century immigration. Many Associated Press Airport. 10 students have been sent back to Iran were deported. The Chinese Exclusion CHICAGO (AP) – Activist Hoda “This past week, I think I slept one upon arrival at U.S. airports since Au- Act of 1882 prevented Chinese laborers Katebi rarely takes a break from orga- night,’’ she said. gust. from immigrating to the U.S. Following nizing. As tensions between the U.S. and Across the U.S., Iranian Americans - For many young Iranian Americans, the attack on Pearl Harbor during World Iran escalated in recent weeks, she be- many of whom have family in Iran - said this is a mobilizing moment: They are War II, Japanese Americans were forced came even busier. they are experiencing renewed anxiety embracing their Iranian identity and be- from their homes and sent to internment On a recent Sunday afternoon, the since an American drone strike killed a ginning to identify as people of color camps, despite trying to prove their loy- 25-year-old Iranian American sat in her top Iranian general last month and Iran in the U.S. as part of a larger struggle alty to the U.S. Chicago apartment shifting between retaliated by launching ballistic missiles alongside other ethnic minorities. After the 9/11 attacks, Muslim Amer- monitoring her Twitter feed, taking at U.S. forces in Iraq. They say they are For minorities in the United States - icans faced increased government sur- phone calls and texting via encrypted concerned both about the safety of fam- from Latinos to African Americans to veillance and were viewed largely with messaging: She and other organizers ily members abroad and about Iranians Muslims and beyond - being viewed suspicion. For black Americans, the leg- with suspicion is something that can acy of chattel slavery lingers today in happen at any time in a number of ways. housing discrimination, mass incarcera- A citizenship status questioned. A hate tion and everyday instances of discrimi- crime committed. Even simply a passing nation. Native Americans were forced to comment made that implies they aren’t relocate to reservations in the West fol- welcome in the U.S., or deserving of the lowing the Indian Removal Act of 1830. same treatment as white Americans. In each of these examples, both gov- Activists say the episodes make mi- ernment policies and public perception norities feel separated – “othered,’’ as served the function of “othering`` partic- the recently coined verb puts it. ular ethnic communities. More recently, many activists say Deep Roots of ‘Othering’ the problem has grown since President The concept of “otherism’’ is hardly Donald Trump was elected in 2016. new. It has lingered in the U.S. for de- And while European immigrants have cades - centuries, even. become more accepted in American Irish, Germans and Italians were some- times viewed as “others’’ when they be- • See 29, ‘Othered’ Comprehensive Housing Division Contact: (920) 869-2227 Find us online at: 2913 Commissioner St. • Oneida, WI 54115 https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/housing/ Office Hours: Mon.–Fri.: 8-4:30pm

February 6, 2020 • Tew@sh^n Áhs< 23 Comprehensive Housing Division – Warning Letters Are Important In October 2016 the Oneida Nation other than failure to pay rent and cures can be considered for already 30-Day Notice to Cure or Vacate, and adopted the Eviction & Termination Law. C–Eviction for violation of applicable established non-compliance concerns. a cure is agreed upon and honored, the This law applies to the Comprehensive law or rule or nuisance by occupant Whenever possible CHD would like tenant will be on “probation” for one year Housing Division’s (CHD) Income Based to see the tenant avoid a notice and cure from the date of the 30-Day Notice to Rental, General Rental, and Elder Rental The law is specific as to the type and any concerns through CHD’s issuing Cure or Vacate. programs. length of notices given when rental of a warning letter. If a cure cannot be What this means is if a tenant receives Section 610.5 of the Eviction & agreement non-compliance is established. established, or if the proposed cure is not a 30-Day Notice to Cure or Vacate for Termination Law speaks to early CHD prefers that tenant cure, or fix, honored by the tenant, CHD will proceed unpaid rent, and after receiving the notice termination of a rental agreement. Within concerns before notices are required. with issuing a notice. the tenant pays all the rent owed, the this section there are multiple sub- In effort to help a tenant avoid receiving If a tenant is issued a 30-Day Notice tenant will be on “probation” for one year. sections. The section focused on within a notice for non-compliance, CHD first to Cure or Vacate there are really two This means if within that year the tenant this article is Section 610.5-3 - Notice. sends a warning letter. The warning options on the table. The first is to cure, again allows rent to go unpaid CHD will The Notice section governs the amount letter is used when a non-compliance or fix, the non-compliance concern. The follow up with a 14 Day Notice to Vacate. of notice required to evict as well as the concern is established and/or when a cure must be agreed upon by both the A 14 Day Notice to Vacate does not manner and form notice required. non-compliance concern is identified yet tenant and CHD. The second option is to present an option to cure, or fix, the There are three non-compliance classi- unconfirmed. vacate the property, which terminates the non-compliance concern. This notice fications noted with the Notice Section: During a tenant’s warning letter meeting rental agreement. means the tenant has fourteen days to A–Eviction for failure to pay rent with CHD, clarification can be obtained CHD would like to ensure tenants are vacate the property, which terminates the B–Eviction for Waste or Contract Breach regarding a potential compliance concern, aware and understand after receiving a rental agreement. As an extra opportunity CHD 30 Day Termination Flow Chart to avoid eviction CHD Failure to pay rent, waste, and/or a contract breach are subject to a 30 Day Termination as outlined in Oneida Nation does issue a Probationary Warning Letter prior to Eviction and Termination Law 610.5-3(a) and (b) issuing a 14 Day Notice to A warning provides the Curing the breach and/or Failure to cure the breach and/ Vacate and give the tenant Warning of tenant an opportunity to meet with OHA, cure the breach, or scheduling a meeting with OHA or schedule a meeting with OHA a chance to cure, or fix, the Potential establish an agreement with must happen within 5 business will result in a 30 Day Notice to repeated non-compliance Termination OHA in effort to cure the breach. days. Cure or Vacate. concern. This article is written to Breaches cured within 30 A 30 Day Notice provides Failure to cure the breach stress the importance of 30 Day Notice Curing the breach calendar days are considered the tenant the opportunity within 30 calendar days responding to a warning must happen within satisfied. Tenant is placed on to Cure of to cure the breach or will result in termination and letter and honoring any the 30 day notice. probation for one year from vacate the unit. changing of locks. cure you committed to. the date of the notice. Vacate Please refer to the Tenants that cure a breach Tenants placed on probation Tenants violating/breaching flowchart below as a visual Notice of within the 30 Day Notice will will be provided a Notice of the rental agreement while aid in understanding the be placed on probation for Probation Letter within 5 on probation may be issued a Notice process outlined Probation one year from the date of the business days of the cure of Probation Warning of Potential within the Oneida Nation notice. breach. Termination. Eviction & Termination Law. Probation Warning A Probation Warning will be Curing the breach and/or Failure to cure the breach and/ For a full understanding of Potential provided to give the tenant an scheduling a meeting with OHA or schedule a meeting with OHA of the complete Oneida opportunity to meet with OHA must happen within 5 business will result in a 14 Day Notice to Nation Eviction & Termi- Termination and cure the breach. days. Vacate. nation Law please refer to The tenant no longer has the Oneida Nations website an opportunity to cure the Tenant must be in breach when (https://oneida-nsn.gov/) 14 Day Notice violation/breach. Tenant has and navigate to: Govern- 14 calendar days to vacate with a 14 Day Notice to Vacate is to Vacate locks being changed on the 15th issued. ment – Oneida Code of day after notice. Laws – Title 6. Property & Land – Chapter 610 SEOTS Office Hours: Mon.–Fri.:  8-4:30pm outh astern neida ribal ervices News Closed Noon To 1:00pm S ServingE MilwaukeeO and the countiesT of southeasternS Wisconsin Call for available weekend hours, (414) 329-4101 24 Tew@s

Medication Pick-up with all Oneida people. Leave the cooking to SEOTS and enjoy a tasty catered meal. Pharmacist Jim Poels Tuesday, March 3 Winter Pow Wow 11:00am-2:00pm Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15 The Director of the Oneida Pharmacy, Sat. 11:00am-10:00pm; Sun. 11:00am- Jim Poels, will be present at SEOTS to 6:00pm review the medications of our clients. Visit SEOTS at the Wisconsin State Fair Information shared will be proper dosing, Park Products Pavilion (640 S. 84th potential conflicts between meds, and Street, West Allis, WI 53214) for the suggested alternatives. No appointment Annual Winter Powwow, organized by necessary, but please bring in all the med- Indian Summer Festival. This year’s ication currently prescribed to you. event will include a Smoke Dance Spe- cial sponsored by SEOTS. Senior Activity Day Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oneida Shuttle Trip 11:00am-2:00pm Monday, March 16 Join us for lunch, Bingo and weekly 8:00am Departure activities! The first two Tuesdays of The reasons for taking the shuttle vary, the month are a $3 luncheon, the third but include the Oneida Health Center, Tuesday is potluck, the fourth Tuesday is Oneida Casino, Enrollments, etc. Bring a Brown Bag and the fifth Tuesday is ‘to lunch or lunch is at your own cost. Drop be determined’. Presentations during the off and pick-up is at the Health Center month will include First Nations Foster- and Casino when in Oneida. ing (March 3), the Potawatomi Leader- ship Program (March 24), and a special Oneida Casino Trip session of Senior Show & Tell (March Monday, March 23 31). 7:00am Departure Ride the shuttle to Oneida for a day of Oneida Language Classes casino gaming. All attendees will receive Wednesdays March 4, 28, 25 a minimum of $10 in free play for slot 5:00pm for Beginners machines or Bingo, plus the opportuni- 6:00pm for Continuing Students ty for more free play based on Players Wa^tkunhela=t&= (I Greet You) All are Club level. There is no cost to attend, but welcome! Learn with Oneida language registration is required. with teacher Renee Elm – Pfaller. Craft Class: Beaded Business Card Medication Holder/ Small Coin Purse Distribution Thursday, March 5, 12, 19, 26 5:30pm-8:00pm Reminder: Gloria will instruct the class on how to design the project and add simple raised SEOTS now picks up Cmunity Rm Rental beadwork techniques, along with sewing medications from Oneida and edging the final product. Participants The SEOTS Multip pose Rm and Kitchen should have basic beading and hand every Monday. Please call e available f rental  select Sat days. sewing skills. Appropriate for ages 13+. Parents must be present with any minors. with all of your medication Resve the rm f bthday pties, baby sh­s, Fee includes instruction and all materials orders by the Tuesday before and me. needed. our Monday pick-up. Call today to get me details and resve y‚r date. Culture Class: Oneida Culture Class: Due to a Pharmacy Staff meeting, Kalihwi.yó — The Good Message Wednesday, March 11 SEOTS will be unable to distribute 5:30pm medications on the second Tues. of Oneida Cultural Advisory Randy Corne- lius will talk about the message delivered each month from 10:00am–11:00am by Handsome Lake, which is a guide for OCEC Contact: 920 496-5260 Oneida Community Education Center Office Hours: Mon.–Thurs.: 8am–7:30pm Located at: 2632 S. Packerland Drive • Green Bay, WI 54313 Fri.: 8am–4:30pm

26 Tew@sh^n Y@=yahk • February 6, 2020 New Events at the Community Education Center for 2020 By Doug Younkle Your Yard and Garden. Learn to add ed- Oneida Community Education Center ible or medicinal plant selections to your The Community Education Center’s yard – both beautiful and delicious! Winter classes kicked off in January. The CEC and Oneida Nation Arts Pro- Family Fun with STEM let the kids get gram also were host to the Indigenous their hands dirty in making their own Music Educators’ Summit and the Con- bouncy balls, telling robots where to go ference for K-12 Educators-Wisconsin and how to get there, creating geometric Native Arts and Culture. Teachers from art, and seeing if their toothpick-sky- all over Wisconsin were invited to spend scrapers would withstand an earthquake. a day with Native American musicians, Come back in February, when we’ll enjoying and learning about their craft. make a pneumatic (air-powered) ma- Then they spent the next day with lead- chine, discover a new way to program ing Native American artists, musicians, the robots, add rotation to our artistic and educators, to gain insight and re- tools, and have more fun with chemis- sources to help all students appreciate try. There will be more periodic-table these unique cultural gifts. cookies too! More upcoming events include a visit The Natural Gardening series opened by artist Steven Paul Judd on February to a full house, as Justin Kroening intro- 5-8, culminating in the Red Banks Na- duced the group to a host of gardening tive Art Show at The Premier in Green methods, plans, and plants native to the Bay. The Community Works! series area. Gardeners from all over Wiscon- starts off with “Grant Writing and the sin had plenty of questions and expe- Dollars for Arts Program.” See the pro- rience to share in the lively discussion. gram guide, or visit OneidaCommuni- Submitted photo In February, Margaret Mary Gerhard, tyEducationCenter.org for details on all Ka>nithotiy

The Services We Offer • Community Enrichment Classes • Youth Summer Camps • GED/HSED Preparation • Tutoring • Public Computer Use • Copy, Print, Fax • Room Reservations Local February 6, 2020 • Tew@sh^n Tsya=t@k 27 From page 20/Native American Mascots go out again at the next game. Again he to show the exhibit in Shawano. “We started in 1997 to work together School Board voted to change its mascot felt supported. The exhibit includes artifacts from the and in concert with others to work from the Indians. The divided school Then came the away game. Plass 19th century to the present, and a huge toward elimination of race-based board there took the vote after protests went with the team to Kaukauna, a range of depictions of Native American Indian mascots from Wisconsin public from parents who called on the school to Fox Valley city about an hour’s drive images. Many of them are thoughtless schools,” Munson said. “Since that time, resist changing the mascot. away. Here, things were different. There stereotypes - plastic “peace” pipes we’ve seen 36 Indian mascots change in At the Lambeau Field protest, Isabella were no friends and relatives from the (“They’re pipes,” Plass said. “’Peace the state of Wisconsin and that’s really Saiz, 14, summed up her views on the reservation to cheer for him. As soon pipe’ is a white man’s word”), glassware good, but there’s still 29 left.” debate. as he ran out into the gym, he said, the with cartoon Natives on them. Some are Munson’s message to those districts is “We are people,” Saiz said. “We will crowd laughed and taunted him. They openly racist, such as a sign from a bar simple: “Really, it’s time for a change.” never be mascots.” made the derogatory war whoop sound in 1928 Oklahoma that reads “No liquor A few days after that Lambeau Field stereotypically associated with Native served to Indians after sundown.” Other protest, one more Wisconsin district Reporter Megan Hart of WPR Americans. artifacts are positive images, including made the change. The Menomonee Falls contributed reporting to this story. “And then I can specifically remember images of Native lacrosse players or orange peels, banana peels and paper from the film “Smoke Signals,” written cups being thrown at me,” he recalled. and directed by Native Americans. He backed up, toward the perimeter of Plass said the point of the exhibit is the gym. “And that’s when the guys in to show a range of depictions and allow the top row started spitting on me.” viewers to consider the images and their Plass ran to the locker room, in tears. effects for themselves. When the principal and the basketball In Shawano, as in Clintonville and coach came in to talk to him, he told elsewhere, Plass said he had a warm, them he quit. respectful reaction from students, who The whole experience, he says now, showed interest in the exhibit. In 1993, shows the psychological toll the use Shawano High School changed its of Native American mascots can take. mascot from the Indians to the Hawks. It’s why Plass still talks about the ex- perience decades later. And it’s why he Decades Of Protest To Change makes little distinction between mascots Mascots that use Native imagery in a cartoonish When the Washington, D.C.’s NFL way and those that use more restrained team came to Green Bay in December, images. By their nature, he says, they re- Plass was one of the protesters that duce Native people to stereotypes. greeted them at Lambeau Field with Plass is still deeply engaged with drumming, chanting and protest signs. the issue. In October, the Clintonville The team attracts protests because its School District in Waupaca County can- name is a racial slur, and it is the most celed its homecoming football game and high-profile example of such a name. dance after a video posted online showed But there are hundreds of teams across a group of students doing a mock tribal the country that employ Native imagery, dance at a school pep rally. Later that as well as dozens in Wisconsin. month, Clintonville invited Plass to dis- Barbara Munson, who was at the play “Bittersweet Winds” at the school. Lambeau Field protest, has been pushing From there, he went on to Milwaukee to eliminate Native American mascots and Washington, D.C., before returning for decades. Big Bear Media Office Hours: Mon.–Fri.:  8-4:30pm EXPLORE ONEIDA (920) 494-4006

2701 West Mason Street • Green Bay, WI 54303 28 Tew@sh< T#klu • February 6, 2020 www.kalihwisaks.com 21st Banquet of IndUS of Fox Valley Green Bay Phoenix Annual Oneida Day

Submitted photos Submitted photo UWGB Men’s Basketball held their the National Anthem which Dylan Ben- Banquet table of local dignitaries – Front Row L-R: Nancy Rottier, annual Oneida Day on January 11, 2020 ton and Belle Mae Williams sang in the Emily Genrich, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich (front center left), while taking on the Milwaukee Panthers Oneida language. The Oneida Smoke Michelle Hill (front center right), and Tehassi Hill. Back Row at the Resch Center. Dancers performed during halftime. Oneida Color Guard was present for L-R: Gary Goyke, Senator Dave Hansen (back center left), Jane Hansen, Maria Nelson, and Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson. The IndUS 21st Banquet was held at among the distinguished guests along- the KI Convention Center in Green Bay side Senator Hansen, Mayor Greenwich, on January 25, 2005. IndUS is dedicated and others. The event hosted many dig- to promoting Indo-American friendship nitaries, corporations, school district of- and goodwill by serving the community ficials, non profits and individuals. This through social, cultural, education and was the first time the event was held in charitable activities. The theme of this Green Bay and the event creators stated year’s banquet was ‘Harmony in Diver- they definitely will be hosting it again in sity.’ Over 400 guests attended the event. Green Bay in the future. Oneida’s Chairman, Tehassi Hill, was

Submitted photos Follow us on Facebook @OneidaTourism Left: Chairman Tehassi Hill lights a candle during the IndUS 21st Banquet. Right: Oneida Tourism had an educational booth set up Visit us at www.exploreoneida.com during the exhibition. t Local February 6, 2020 • Tew@sh^n W@=tehlu 29 From page 22/‘Othered’ society, those from other parts of the I was Afghan. When it invaded Iraq, I resident said the rhetoric surrounding al,’’ he said. world still face sometimes wither- was Iraqi. Every time, I had to answer to the 2016 presidential election made him Afsar credits his daughters with help- ing scrutiny. This was highlighted in all these identities. So I started research- much more aware of racial injustices in ing him understand the issue of race and Trump’s own remarks in an Oval Office ing and learning so that I could respond the U.S. inequality in the U.S. and identifying meeting with lawmakers in 2018 when and have something to say, for my own “Before Trump’s election, I probably he disparaged Haiti and some African protection and safety.” saw myself as more included and ac- countries with coarse language and She added: “The more you learn, the cepted. Now I feel that I was delusion- • See 30, ‘Othered’ questioned why the U.S. would accept more you get angry.’’ more immigrants from them rather than Last month, civil rights groups and places like Norway. lawmakers demanded information from “Trump has opened up a Pandora’s box federal officials following reports that of racism and bigotry that had been dor- dozens of Iranian Americans were de- mant,’’ said Domingo Garcia, president tained and questioned at the border as of the League of United Latin American they returned to the U.S. from Canada. Citizens, the nation’s oldest Latino civil The Iranian American community is rights organization. quite diverse - politically, socioeconom- “Now I see no difference from attacks ically and religiously. It includes Mus- on synagogues to an Iranian student be- lims, Jews, Zoroastrians and others with ing detained for 10 hours to a migrant cultural ties to Iran and a range of views baby from Central America being tak- and opinions about leadership and poli- en from her mother,” Garcia said. “It tics in Tehran and Washington. all originates from the same hatred and Iranian immigrants arriving in the U.S. fear.’’ after the 1979 Iranian Revolution were immediately confronted with hostility Not Just the Trump Era and discrimination. As a result, many Destiny Harris, 19, an African Ameri- sought to distance themselves from their can student from Chicago, said the “oth- national identity and the politics of their ering’’ goes beyond the Trump era. She homeland by referring to themselves as was pulled into activism years ago after “Persian.’’ then-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a The blending of identity was further Democrat, closed a number of under-en- muddled by government forms, in- rolled schools in the city, primarily af- cluding the U.S. census. Many Iranian fecting black and brown students. Americans have historically marked “As someone who is black, poor, themselves as “white’’ when reporting queer and a woman, being a part of their race for the census. those marginalized communities is the But many younger Iranian Americans very definition of being `other’ in this are pushing back against that categori- country, in terms of who belongs here zation in part because they realize that and who doesn’t and who deserves to be no matter how American they are, they treated with equality and who doesn’t,’’ are still seen as “forever foreigners’’ by Harris said. American society, said Neda Maghbou- Much of the inspiration for Katebi’s leh, a University of Toronto assistant work stems from her identity. Her Twit- professor and an author who studies the ter bio reads, in part: “angry daughter of politics of race within the Iranian Amer- immigrants.” She was born and raised in ican community. Oklahoma and, as a practicing Muslim “Iranian Americans have navigated a who also wears the hijab, or headscarf, significant sense of exclusion at every found herself having to constantly ex- stage of their story as a community since plain her identity to others. arriving as a critical mass post-1979,” “No one knew what I was,’’ Katebi Maghbouleh said. said, describing growing up in a post- Hoosh Afsar came to the U.S. from 9/11 America as “politicizing.’’ Iran 43 years ago, just before the revolu- “When the U.S. invaded Afghanistan, tion. Now 58, the Bethesda, Maryland, 30 Áhs< Niw@sh< • February 6, 2020 Local Navajo code talker dies at 96; less than a handful remain Associated Press 96. 29 Navajos was never broken. also was a medicine man. Tribal leaders called Vandever a “great Vandever’s death leaves less than a Vandever is survived by a sister, several WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) – One warrior’’ and a “compassionate family handful of Navajo Code Talkers still children and dozens of grandchildren of the few remaining Navajo Code man`` and asked Navajos to keep his alive. and great-grandchildren. He had one Talkers who used their native language spirit and his family in their prayers. Vandever enlisted in the Marines great-great-grandchild. to confound the Japanese in World War Vandever was among hundreds of in Santa Fe in March 1943 and was Vandever’s wife of 73 years, Bessie, II has died. Navajos who served in the U.S. Marine honorably discharged in January 1946. died last September. Joe Vandever Sr. died of health Corps, transmitting messages using a He worked multiple jobs after the war, complications Friday in Haystack, New code based on the Navajo language. The including for an oil company and as a He will be buried at the Santa Fe Mexico, according to his family. He was code developed by an original group of mining prospector, and stressed the National Cemetery. Arrangements are importance of the Navajo language. He pending. From page 29/’Othered’

“On the one hand, it was inspiring to see the support from others...on the other, we are still constantly having to prove our loyalty to the U.S.’’ – Alborz Ghandehari Ethnic Studies Assistant Professor-Lecturer, University of Utah more as a person of color. He founded long braids and said “giddyup’’ while the Racism Awareness Project in 2017 to snapping them like reins of a horse. educate other Iranians and immigrants The following week, tellers at a Detroit- on the history of race in America. area bank refused to cash $99,000 in checks from a black Air Force veteran, New Alliances suspecting him of fraud, and calling the Katebi feels inspired that more Iranian police. Americans are beginning to “wake up’’ Some civil rights groups also note and build bonds with other communities how the current climate is uniting in their fight for equality. people of different minority groups. “It’s a really important moment for For example, Garcia said the League the Iranian (American) community of United Latin American Citizens and internally, but also as we start to work Council on American-Islamic Relations together to form closer relationships are preparing a joint letter in support of across the board in order to fight for a Iranian Americans. common vision - and that’s to protect Alborz Ghandehari, 31, whose parents our people.’’ are from Iran, said he saw support almost Indeed, recent incidents of “othering” immediately. While recently protesting people of different minority groups - possible war with Iran, he was joined by ranging from violent attacks to more black, white and Latino demonstrators. subtle forms of prejudicial treatment - During the demonstration, a motorist have highlighted this common plight. drove by and yelled “terrorists!’’ at him Last December, an Iowa woman and others. admitted to intentionally running over a “On the one hand, it was inspiring 14-year-old girl because she believed the to see the support from others,’’ said teen was Mexican. Last month, a Native Ghandehari, an ethnic studies assistant American woman traveling through professor-lecturer at the University the Minneapolis-St. Paul International of Utah. “On the other, we are still Airport said a Transportation Security constantly having to prove our loyalty to Administration agent pulled the woman’s the U.S.’’ Minutes February 6, 2020 • Áhs< Niw@sh< Úskah 31 OBC Meeting Results

Executive Session Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried: tia Proposed Research Project to the Oneida process. I think part of the conversation is 8:30 AM Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Health Center [Director of Comprehensive making sure we all have an understanding Executive Conference Room, 2nd floor, IV. MINUTES Health Operations] to be processed per BC about the implementation of the Administra- Norbert Hill Center A. Approve the December 4 and 6, 2019, resolution # 05-08-19-A Research Requests: tive Rulemaking law and when that should special Business Committee meeting min- Review and Approval to Conduct, seconded and shouldn’t apply. Regular Meeting utes by Ernie Stevens III. Motion carried: E. Enter the e-poll results into the record re- 8:30 AM Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Brandon garding the adopted resolution # 12-12- BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster 19-A FY 2019-2020 IDEA Early Interven- Norbert Hill Center December 4 and 6, 2019, special Business Abstained: Lisa Summers tion for Infants and Toddlers Application Committee meeting minutes, seconded by D. Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary Minutes Brandon Stevens. Motion carried: the Child Support Law B. Approve the December 11, 2019, regular Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman Councilwoman Jennifer Webster left at EXECUTIVE SESSION Business Committee meeting minutes Motion by Lisa Summers to defer this item 10:17 a.m. Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasur- Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary until the Business Committee can have a er Trish King, Secretary Lisa Summers, Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the conversation, in either a BC work session or Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt Enter the Council members: David P. Jordan, Ernie December 11, 2019, regular Business Com- special BC work session, about the princi- e-poll results into the record regarding the Stevens III, Jennifer Webster; mittee meeting minutes, seconded by Jenni- ples of the Administrative Rulemaking law adopted resolution # 12-12-19-A FY 2019- Not Present: Council members: Daniel fer Webster. Motion carried: and how they’re applied, seconded by Bran- 2020 IDEA Early Intervention for Infants Guzman King and Kirby Metoxen; C. Approve the December 13, 2019, special don Stevens. Motion failed: and Toddlers Application, seconded by Da- Arrived at: Vice-Chairman Brandon Ste- Business Committee meeting minutes Ayes: Lisa Summers vid P. Jordan. Motion carried: vens at 8:32 a.m.; Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary Opposed: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the Brandon Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer VI. APPOINTMENTS REGULAR MEETING December 13, 2019, special Business Com- Webster A. Determine next steps regarding one (1) Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, mittee meeting minutes, seconded by Jenni- Motion by Brandon Stevens to adopt reso- vacancy - Oneida Nation Arts Board Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens, Treasur- fer Webster. Motion carried: lution 01-08-19-C Amendments to the Child Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary er Trish King, Council members: Daniel Support Law, striking section 704.16-2.(c) Guzman King, David P. Jordan, Kirby Me- V. RESOLUTIONS [lines 1235-1237] and forward the discus- Treasurer Trish King left at 10:19 a.m. toxen, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster; A. Adopt resolution entitled 2019 InterTribal sion regarding Administrative Rulemaking Not Present: Council members: Daniel Buffalo Council, Buffalo Herd Develop- to a BC Work Session, seconded by Jennifer Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the Guzman King and Kirby Metoxen; ment Grant Webster. Motion carried: selected the applicant and appoint Amy L. Arrived at: Secretary Lisa Summers at Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Brandon Wilde to the Oneida Nation Arts Board with 9:02 a.m.; Motion by Ernie Stevens III to adopt reso- Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Jennifer Webster a term ending February 28, 2022;, seconded lution 01-08-20-A 2019 InterTribal Buffalo Opposed: Lisa Summers by Lisa Summers. Motion carried: I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to Council, Buffalo Herd Development Grant, For the record: Secretary Lisa Summers B. Determine next steps regarding eight (8) order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:31 a.m. seconded by Trish King. Motion carried: stated I’m going to oppose the motion and, alternate vacancies - Oneida Election For the record: Secretary Lisa Summers B. Adopt resolution entitled FY2020-2022 again, not necessarily because I don’t appre- Board will be arriving late. Councilmembers Oneida Nation Tribal Transportation Im- ciate the work or the time that’s been put into Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary Daniel Guzman King and Kirby Metoxen provement Plan (TTIP) - file # 2019-1336 bringing everything up to speed, but I don’t Item deleted at the adoption of the agenda. are on pre-approved vacation. Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General think that I’m in agreement with the rules C. Determine next steps regarding ten (10) Manager being put back into the law. For that rea- ad hoc vacancies - Oneida Election II. OPENING - Opening provided by Motion by David P. Jordan to adopt reso- son, I’m going to oppose this motion. Once Board Chairman Tehassi Hill. lution 01-08-20-B FY2020-2022 Oneida we adopt this, it’s going to be a process for Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary Nation Tribal Transportation Improvement us to make any more amendments that we Motion by Brandon Stevens to accept the se- III. ADOPT THE AGENDA Plan (TTIP), seconded by Brandon Stevens. need for those little changes that are going lected the applicant(s) and appoint Candace Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt the Motion carried: to have to happen. We’re going to have this House, Kalene White, and Tonya Webster, agenda with three (3) noted changes [1) C. Adopt resolution entitled Community same conversation again in a work session; as ad hoc members for the Oneida Election under New Business, add item G. Approve Action Board - Alzheimer and Dementia we’re going to talk about how difficult it is Board, seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Proposed Research Project to have little minor changes administratively carried: Brown County-Human Services Department Sponsor: Florence Petri, Chair/Oneida Na- or things that need to be done by the admin- Ayes: David P. Jordan, Brandon Stevens, Er- documents - file # 2019-1129; 2) delete item tion Commission on Aging istrative body. By that time, it’s going to be nie Stevens III IV.B. Determine next steps regarding eight too late. Opposed: Lisa Summers (8) alternate vacancies - Oneida Election Secretary Lisa Summers arrived at 9:02 a.m. For the record: Vice-Chairman Brandon Board; and 3) delete item XI.C.2. Review Stevens stated I agree with Secretary Lisa’s application(s) for eight (8) alternate vacan- Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the re- comments, up until the very last comment. • See 32 cies - Oneida Election Board], seconded by quest regarding the Alzheimer and Demen- It still can be rectified, but it is going to be a January 8 OBC 32 Áhs< Niw@sh< T#ken • February 6, 2020 Minutes From page 31/January 8, 2020 Oneida Business Committee Minutes

Motion by Brandon Stevens to re-post the provement Fund (IHCIF) in Arlington, VA F. Approve the travel report - Councilman Motion by Lisa Summers that the subject of remaining seven (7) ad hoc vacancies for - March 11-13, 2019, seconded by Brandon Ernie Stevens III - Hemp Interim Final how to process the carry over monies from the Oneida Election Board, seconded by Stevens. Motion carried: Rule-Tribal Consultation - Las Vegas, NV the CIP that the Treasurer has brought up David P. Jordan. Motion carried: Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Brandon - December 10-12, 2019 be deferred back to the Treasurer’s Office to Stevens, Ernie Stevens III, Lisa Summers Sponsor: Ernie Stevens III, Councilman complete appropriate follow-up on that sub- Councilwoman Jennifer Webster returned Abstained: Jennifer Webster Motion by David P. Jordan to approve ject as necessary. Motion withdrawn. at 10:20 a.m. B. Approve the travel report - Secretary the travel report from Councilman Ernie B. CDC # 04-022 Public Transit Garage - Lisa Summers and Councilwoman Jen- Stevens III for the Hemp Interim Final Approve two (2) actions VII. STANDING COMMITTEES nifer Webster - 2019 Self-Governance Rule-Tribal Consultation in Las Vegas, NV Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General A. FINANCE COMMITTEE Consultation Conference - Traverse City, - December 10-12, 2019, seconded by Lisa Manager 1. Accept the December 2, 2019, regular Fi- MI - April 1-5, 2019 Summers. Motion carried: Motion by Brandon Stevens to approve nance Committee meeting minutes Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman a procedural exception to forgo the Phase Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer Motion by David P. Jordan to approve the IX. TRAVEL REQUESTS II of the CIP process of routing the CDC travel report from Secretary Lisa Summers A. Approve the travel request in accordance Package to the various review entities and Treasurer Trish King returned at 10:21 a.m. and Councilwoman Jennifer Webster for with § 219.16-1 - Up to nine (9) Business to approve the CDC Package for project the 2019 Self-Governance Consultation Committee members - Litigation oral ar- CDC # 04-022 Public Transit Garage, sec- Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Conference in Traverse City, MI - April 1-5, guments - Chicago, IL onded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: December 2, 2019, regular Finance Com- 2019, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Mo- Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary C. Determine next steps regarding the 2020 mittee meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa tion carried: Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Special Election Summers. Motion carried: C. Approve the travel report – Council- travel request in accordance with § 219.16- Sponsor: Vicki Cornelius, Chair/Oneida 2. Accept the December 16, 2019, regular woman Jennifer Webster – Tribal Self 1 for up to nine (9) Business Committee Election Board Finance Committee meeting minutes Governance Advisory Committee meet- members to attend the litigation oral argu- Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the Sponsor: Trish King, Treasurer ing - Washington DC - July 14-16, 2019 ments in Chicago, IL [date/time to be de- memorandum from the Oneida Election Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman termined], seconded by Lisa Summers. Mo- Board as information only and that the OBC December 16, 2019, regular Finance Com- Motion by Lisa Summers to accept the tion carried: liaisons work with them [the Oneida Elec- mittee meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer B. Enter the e-poll results into the record tion Board] on appropriate commuication Summers. Motion carried: Webster for the Tribal Self Governance Ad- regarding the approved travel request for next steps, seconded by Jennifer Web- visory Committee meeting in Washington for Secretary Lisa Summers to attend the ster. Motion carried: B. LEGISLATIVE OPERATING DC - July 14-16, 2019, seconded by David Tribal Caucus Meeting in Nekoosa, WI - D. Approve two (2) actions regarding BC COMMITTEE P. Jordan. Motion carried: December 11-12, 2019 resolution # 05-08-19-B 1. Accept the December 18, 2019, regular D. Approve the travel report - Councilwom- Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary Sponsor: Vicki Cornelius, Chair/Oneida Legislative Operating Committee meet- an Jennifer Webster - 2019 Self-Gover- Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the Election Board ing minutes nance Professionals Workshop & Strat- e-poll results into the record regarding the Sponsor: David P. Jordan, Councilman egy Session - Maricopa, AZ - September approved travel request for Secretary Lisa Councilman David P. Jordan left at 11:15 Motion by Trish King to accept the Decem- 8-13, 2019 Summers to attend the Tribal Caucus Meet- a.m. ber 18, 2019, regular Legislative Operating Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman ing in Nekoosa, WI - December 11-12, Councilman David P. Jordan returned at Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the 2019, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Mo- 11:17 a.m. Lisa Summers. Motion carried: travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer tion carried: Webster for the 2019 Self-Governance Pro- Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the re- C. QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE fessionals Workshop & Strategy Session in X. NEW BUSINESS quest the Legislative Operating Committee 1. Accept the November 14, 2019, regular Maricopa, AZ - September 8-13, 2019, sec- A. CIP # 07-009 Building Demolitions - Ap- to bring an amendment to BC resolution # Quality of Life Committee meeting min- onded by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: prove the CIP Package Amendment 05-08-19-B for consideration, seconded by utes E. Approve the travel report - Chairman Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General Lisa Summers. Motion carried: Sponsor: Brandon Stevens, Vice-Chairman Tehassi Hill, Secretary Lisa Summers, Manager E. Approve the memorandum of understand- Motion by David P. Jordan to accept the and Councilman Daniel Guzman King - ing addendum appendix B - Between the November 14, 2019, regular Quality of Life National Congress of American Indians Councilman Ernie Stevens III left at 10:33 State of WI, Department of Children and Committee meeting minutes, seconded by 76th Annual Convention & Marketplace a.m. Families, Bureau of Child Support and Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: - Albuquerque, NM - October 20-24, Councilman Ernie Stevens III returned at the Oneida Nation - file # 2019-0668 2019 10:43 a.m. Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General VIII. TRAVEL REPORTS Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman Manager A. Approve the travel report - Councilwom- Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve CIP Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a an Jennifer Webster - Indian Health Care travel report from Chairman Tehassi Hill, Package Amendment for project CIP #07- limited waiver of sovereign immunity for Improvement Fund (IHCIF) - Arlington, Secretary Lisa Summers, and Councilman 009 Building Demolitions, seconded by the memorandum of understanding adden- VA - March 11-13, 2019 Daniel Guzman King for the National Con- Brandon Stevens. Motion carried: dum appendix B - Between the State of WI, Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman gress of American Indians 76th Annual Ayes: Trish King, Brandon Stevens, Ernie Motion by Lisa Summers to approve the Convention & Marketplace in Albuquer- Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Web- travel report from Councilwoman Jennifer que, NM - October 20-24, 2019, seconded ster • See 34 Webster for the Indian Health Care Im- by David P. Jordan. Motion carried: Abstained: David P. Jordan January 8 OBC Events February 6, 2020 • Áhs< Niw@sh< Áhs< 33 Upcoming Events in February 2020 February 8 Night – an educational incentive for Kids don’t come with instructions, Women’s Support Group Red Banks Native Art Market children. Activities include: DJ Dance, what do you do when ...? Fatherhood/ When: Every Friday Inflatables, Nutrition Booth, Games, Motherhood is Sacred is hosting a Time: Noon–2:30pm on Broadway Health Education and Healthy food. Talking Circle. All are welcome, Where: Three Sisters Community Center When: Saturday, February 8 come share and learn new ideas. For more ­­­­information Isabel Parker Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm February 29 at (920) 412-0396 or Georgia Burr at Where: The Premiere, 520 N. Native PFLAG Chapter to OLCC Regular Meeting (920) 362-2490 Broadway St., Green Bay, When: 1st and 3rd Thursday Host 2nd Annual Arizona Two Note: Any requests to include local events WI Time: 5:30pm Spirit Powwow in this section will require individuals to list The Oneida Nation Arts Program Where: NHC, 3rd Floor Rm 338 a phone # and contact person for the event. (ONAP) is holding its first pop up When: Wednesday, February 19 OLCC Conference Room artists boutique featuring Native Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm For more information call 920- American artists. FMI, call ONAP at Where: South Mountain Community 869-4430 or Email: LandClaims_ Save the Date! 920-490-3832, or visit the website at College Performing Arts [email protected] https://oneidanationarts.org/news. Center Amphitheater, 7050 S. Alcoholics Anonymous html 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85042 When: Wednesdays Lenten Fish Fry Fridays This free community event welcomes Time: 6:00pm February 8 all and includes a contest Powwow. Where: Three Sisters Comm. Center Starting… Oneida Methodist Church Parking is free. Native PFLAG is The meeting will be open unless topic Taco & Fundraiser the only PFLAG chapter in the coun- calls for a closed meeting. For more Friday, February 28, 2020 try that focuses on supporting Native When: Saturday, February 8 information call 920-869-9014. 3:00pm to 6:00pm American LGBTQ/Two-Spirit individ- Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm uals, their family members and friends. Wise Men’s Support Group In Parish Hall Where: N6048 CR-E To learn more, visit NativePFLAG.org De Pere, WI When: Thursdays 2936 Freedom Rd., Oneida and like us on Facebook (/nativepflag). Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Mark your calendars and take a break The Two Spirit Powwow is sponsored Where: Wise Women Gathering from cooking! On the menu: Taco, by Native PFLAG, South Mountain Place, 2615 S. Packerland, Holy Apostles Episcopal Church $6.00; Soup, $5.00; Side Pork Sand- Community College, Phoenix Indian G.B. Next to Famous Dave’s wich, $6.00; Blanket Dog, $3.00; Center, Native Health and the Rainbow The Wise-Men’s Group is a Fellow- 2937 Freedom Rd., Oneida, WI Fry Bread, $2.00; Soda/water, $1.00. of Truth. Website: NativePFLAG.org/ ship comprised of Native and Non-Na- 920.869.2565 Take-out available ($1 added to total aztwospiritpowwow.html or FMI, tive men. The Fellowship is dedicated www.oneidaholyapostles.com bill) For more information, call (920) Sheila Lopez (Native PFLAG Founder to healing and supporting all men hav- 869-2927. & President) at 602.803.3907. ing difficulties dealing with personal th th issues in their lives that are, or can be Memory Cafe’s 2020 February 11 – 14 Ongoing destructive to their wellness. The Wise Oneida Museum Beading Circle Men’s Fellowship was created by two First Tuesday of each month Valentine’s Day Sale When: Every Saturday elders believing all men had a need for 1:30–3:00pm When: Tuesday–Friday (unless otherwise noted) support at certain times of their life. Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm Oneida Time: 8:30pm – 4:30pm There is no age or community restric- Where: Ridgeview Plaza, Suite #4 tion to participate in the Fellowship, Where: Oneida Museum, W892 Cty Transit, 3759 W. Mason St. Library Hwy EE De Pere, WI 541115 just your wanting to be a better you. (Unless otherwise stated) All are welcome, come share and Confidentiality is held in high esteem 20% off Jewelry. For more learn new ideas. There will be no class information, call (920) 869-2768. and stays within our ranks. Native on February 8th. Barrette Class set March 3 August 4 th Culture and Spirituality, smudging and for February 15 $20/Kit (incl. all tobacco use are forefront to the group. April 7 September 1 February 19 materials needed) Only 10 openings Family Fun Night Come and experience our camaraderie May 5 October 6 available. Call Neva Cahill at 920-492- or address a struggle you want to lift June 2 November 3 When: Wednesday, February 19 1681 to sign up. off your shoulder. FMI, contact: Rick July 7 December 1 Time: 4:30pm – 7:00pm Laes at 920-492-1357. Where: Oneida Nation Elementary Talking Circle School, Seminary Rd., When: 1st Monday starting January 6 Oneida, WI Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Contact us at: The Oneida Comprehensive Health Where: Oneida Apostolic Church, Division and SDPI present Family Fun 118 West Meadow Dr. or call to get your event listed. 34 Áhs< Niw@sh< Kay# • February 6, 2020 Minutes From page 32/January 8, 2020 Oneida Business Committee Minutes

Department of Children and Families, Bu- Roll call for the record: later than the December 11, 2019, regular seconded by David P. Jordan. Motion car- reau of Child Support and the Oneida Na- Present: Councilman David P. Jordan; Business Committee meeting, seconded by ried: tion - file # 2019-0668 and authorize the Treasurer Trish King; Vice-Chairman Bran- Lisa Summers. Motion carried. 5. Enter the e-poll results into the record re- Chairman to sign, seconded by Brandon don Stevens; Councilman Ernie Stevens III; b. Determine next steps regarding vacan- garding the approved recommendation of Stevens. Motion carried : Secretary Lisa Summers; Councilwoman cies litigation counsel, option #1, in the De- Motion by David P. Jordan to table this Jennifer Webster; Motion by Lisa Summers to defer file # cember 13, 2019, e-mail correspondence item, seconded by Lisa Summers. Motion Not Present: Councilman Daniel Guzman 2019-CC-01 to the February 12, 2020, reg- Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary carried:1 King; Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman ular Business Committee meeting agenda, Motion by David P. Jordan to enter the Ayes: David P. Jordan, Trish King, Ernie Kirby Metoxen; seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion car- e-poll results into the record regarding the Stevens III, Lisa Summers, Jennifer Web- ried: approved recommendation of litigation ster XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION Excerpt from December 11, 2019: Mo- counsel, option #1, in the December 13, Abstained: Brandon Stevens A. REPORTS tion by Lisa Summers to defer item X.D.3. 2019, e-mail correspondence, seconded by Motion by Lisa Summers to take this item 1. Accept the Chief Counsel report File # 2019-CC-01, subsections a. Review Lisa Summers. Motion carried: from the table, seconded by David P. Jor- Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel proposed Transition plan and b. Determine dan. Motion carried: Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the next steps regarding vacancies, to the Jan- XI. ADJOURN Chief Counsel report, seconded by Lisa uary 8, 2020, regular Business Committee Motion by David P. Jordan to adjourn at 1 The motion was made by Councilwom- Summers. Motion carried: meeting agenda, seconded by Jennifer Web- 11:54 a.m., seconded by Ernie Stevens III. an Jennifer Webster and supported by Motion by Lisa Summers to adopt resolu- ster. Motion carried. Motion carried: Vice-Chairman Brandon Steven; the item tion 01-08-20-D Support For H.R. 1964 Excerpt from October 9, 2019: Motion by was then tabled. Later in the meeting, af- Of The 116th Congress, “To Provide For Lisa Summers to defer this item to the De- Minutes prepared by Lisa Liggins, Informa- ter the item was taken from the table, the The Recognition Of The Lumbee Tribe Of cember 11, 2019, regular Business Commit- tion Management Specialist previous motion made by Councilwoman North Carolina, And For Other Purposes” tee meeting, noting the General Manager Minutes approved as presented on January Jennifer Webster was still pending, and and to move that resolution into open ses- will have a transition plan submitted to the 22, 2020. then voted on. Due to the departure of the sion, seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion Business Chairman, Vice-Chairman Brandon Ste- carried: Committee by this date, as previously di- Lisa Summers, Secretary vens had assumed the responsibilities of the 2. Accept the General Manager report rected, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE Chair at the time of the vote. Sponsor: Debbie Thundercloud, General carried. Manager F. Enter the e-poll results into the record Motion by Lisa Summers to delete the Gen- C. NEW BUSINESS regarding the transfer of UWGB Basket- eral Manager report from the agenda, sec- 1. Review application(s) for one (1) vacan- ball Tickets and Parking Passes to Joint onded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: cy - Oneida Nation Arts Board Marketing Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Motion by Ernie Stevens III to accept the Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the e-poll 1. File # 2019-CC-01 discussion regarding the application(s) for results into the record regarding the transfer a. Review proposed transition plan one (1) vacancy for the Oneida Nation Arts of UWGB Basketball Tickets and Parking Motion by Lisa Summers to defer file # Board as information, seconded by David P. Passes to Joint Marketing, seconded by Jen- 2019-CC-01 to the February 12, 2020, reg- Jordan. Motion carried: nifer Webster. Motion carried: ular Business Committee meeting agenda, 2. Review application(s) for eight (8) alter- G. Approve a limited waiver of sovereign seconded by Ernie Stevens III. Motion car- nate vacancies - Oneida Election Board immunity - Brown County-Human Ser- ried: Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary vices Department documents - file # Excerpt from December 11, 2019: Mo- Item deleted at the adoption of the agenda. 2019-1129 tion by Lisa Summers to defer item X.D.3. 3. Review application(s) for ten (10) ad hoc Motion by Lisa Summers to approve a lim- File # 2019-CC-01, subsections a. Review vacancies - Oneida Election Board ited waiver of sovereign immunity - Brown proposed Transition plan and b. Determine Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary County-Human Services Department docu- next steps regarding vacancies, to the Jan- Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the ments - file # 2019-1129, seconded by Jen- uary 8, 2020, regular Business Committee discussion regarding the application(s) for nifer Webster. Motion carried: meeting agenda, seconded by Jennifer Web- ten (10) ad hoc vacancies for the Oneida Motion by Jennifer Webster to recess at ster. Motion carried. Election Board as information, seconded by 11:31 a.m. until 11:45 a.m., seconded by Excerpt from September 25, 2019: (1) Mo- David P. Jordan. Motion carried: Lisa Summers. Motion carried: tion by Lisa Summers to terminate the ap- 4. Enter the e-poll results into the record pointment of Floyd Wayne Silas Jr. on the regarding the approved attorney contract Chairman Tehassi Hill left at 11:31 a.m. Oneida Powwow Committee pursuant to - Oneida Law Office staff attorney - file # Vice-Chairman Brandon Stevens assumes §105.7-4 and post the vacancy, seconded by 2019-1404 the responsibilites of the Chair. Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried. (2) Motion Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Secretary by David P. Jordan to direct the General Motion by Lisa Summers to enter the Called to order by Vice-Chairman Brandon Manager to amend the recommendations e-poll results into the record regarding the Stevens at 11:46 a.m. provided regarding file # 2019-CC-01 and approved attorney contract for the Oneida to bring back a transition plan proposal no Law Office staff attorney - file # 2019-1404, Local February 6, 2020 • Áhs< Niw@sh< W$sk 35 Board Vacancies

Oneida Personnel Commission One (1) Vacancy to finish a term ending March 31, 2025 Four (4) Vacancies for Pro Tem members Qualifications: 1. Be an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation; 2. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; 3. Shall not be an employee of the Nation; 4. Be free of any and all direct conflicts of interest or appearances of conflict as defined under various laws and policies of the Nation, including, but not limit- ed to, the oath of office, the Oneida Rules of Civil Procedure, the Oneida Per- sonnel Policies and Procedures and other laws/policies regarding employment, the Code of Ethics, and the Boards, Committees and Commissions law; and 5. (5) Have a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience along with hiring experience, an Associate Degree, or equivalent experience or education.

Application Deadline: 4:30 PM on Friday, February 28, 2020

Oneida Community Library Board (1) Vacancy for a School Administrator Position to finish a term ending February 28, 2022 Qualifications: 1. Must be an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation; 2. Must be a resident of either Brown or Outagamie County; 3. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and 4. Must not be a contractor or employee of any Oneida Nation Library branch.

Application Deadline: 4:30 PM on Friday, February 28, 2020 Oneida Election Board – Ad Hoc Committee (7) Vacancies to finish terms ending December 31, 2020 The Board shall create an Ad Hoc Committee for the limited purpose of maintain- ing a pool of qualified candidates that the Board may choose from, when needed, to assist with its duties relating to GTC meetings. On or before the date of its creation, the Board shall develop a mission statement that reflects the Ad Hoc Committee’s limited purpose stated herein.

Qualifications: 1. An enrolled member of the Nation; and 2. At least eighteen (18) years of age

Application Deadline: 4:30 PM on Friday, February 28, 2020 36 Áhs< Niw@sh< Y@=yahk • February 6, 2020 Local Annual Letter of Notification – Oneida Nation High School 2019 tary School has an Asbestos Man- the Oneida Environmental, Health and nery were abated on 6/15/ 09 to 12/8/09. Updated Asbestos agement Plan that includes a statement Safety Division. The inspector evalu- The 3rd floor offices and hallway, and certifying the Oneida Nation Elemen- ated the condition of the asbestos, and windows in the cannery were abated on Management Plan tary School has no asbestos. The plan reassessed operations and maintenance 6/15/ 09 to 12/8/09. The removal of duct The Oneida Nation High School has is available for your inspection Monday procedures that will keep the material in insulation, pipe elbow insulation, pipe an Updated Asbestos Management Plan through Friday during normal business good condition. lagging insulation, floor tile and -adhe prepared for the school. The plan is hours at the Oneida Nation Elementa- An Operations and Maintenance Re- sives, and window caulk were abated for available for your inspection Monday ry School. Because the Oneida Nation pair Project occurred on May 4 & 5, asbestos in both these areas. There were through Friday, during normal business Elementary School has no asbestos, the 2000 on the second and third floor of no asbestos abatement activities from hours at the Oneida Nation High School. following pertains to the Oneida Nation the main area of the Norbert Hill Center. 2010 through 2015. Construction was completed on the High School. All thermal asbestos containing material There was an asbestos window abate- Oneida Elementary School in 1994 and On September 17, 2017, a three-year (ACM) was repaired and labeled. ment project from August 15, 2016 to the Oneida Nation Elementary School asbestos reinspection was conducted by There were asbestos abatement proj- November 8, 2016 & June 21, 2017 to has no asbestos. The Oneida Elemen- an accredited inspector employed by ects that occurred at the basement and August 16, 2017, at the Norbert Hill first floor July 10 to August 14, 1995; Center/Oneida Nation High School. All first floor/east wing April 3 to 11, 1995; windows were removed and replaced third floor/north wing January 2 to 13, except for the 6000 area, Higher Educa- 1996; first floor east wing/second floor tion; and the 3000 area, Business Com- north wing July 23 to August 2, 1996; mittee meeting room. There was no as- north wing January 27 to March 11, bestos abatement activity conducted in 1999 and the former Healthworks Fa- 2018. There was an asbestos window cility March 2 to March 23, 1999; 2nd abatement project from May 6, 2019 to floor, December 23 & 24, 2004, hall 16 July 8, 2019. Windows were removed & 17; April 18, 2005, 3rd floor confer- and replaced at the 6000 area, Basement ence room; Business Committee Confer- to 2nd floor; 3000 area, Basement to 3rd ence Room 3340A, April 28, 2006; 2nd floor. The windows were removed from floor Business Committee offices, July the outside of the building. All engi- 24, 2006 to July 29, 2006; Basement neering controls were in place. Waste Boiler Room, March 17, 2008 to March manifest documents were received from 18, 2008; Basement Auditorium, March the abatement contractor. 24, 2008 to March 28, 2008; 3rd Floor Should you have any further questions MIS Corridor area, September 6, 2008. concerning these activities or would The removal of duct insulation, pipe el- like to review these documents, please bow insulation, pipe lagging insulation, contact John Christjohn, Super-Main- ceiling tiles, floor tile and adhesives, tenance at the Norbert Hill Center at transite board, window caulk and boiler (920)-869-2214, Tanya Hill Horkman gaskets occurred during these abatement Super-Maintenance at the Oneida Ele- projects; The 2nd floor law offices were mentary School at (920)-869-1676 or Al abated for asbestos. The 3rd floor offices Baird at Oneida Environmental, Health and hallway, and windows in the can- & Safety Division at (920)-869-4554. Local February 6, 2020 • Áhs< Niw@sh< Tsya=tak 37

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Open to All Applicants (Until Filled) Agricultural Worker l (Temporary) Tsyunhehkwa Enrolled Tribal Members ONLY! Behavioral Health Supervisor Behavioral Health (Until Filled) Business Systems Analyst MIS Arts Worker (Sub-Relief) Arts Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Behavioral Health Child Care Teacher Trainee Oneida Child Care Child Care Teacher (Float) Oneida Child Care Community Outreach Coordinator Tsyunhehkwa Clinical Informatics Therapist Behavioral Health Receiving Clerk (Half-Time) Administration Community Involvement Coordinator Community Outreach Computer Teacher Oneida Nation School www.kalihwisaks.com Custodian – Roving Custodial Mammography Technologist Radiology Open to All Applicants (On-Going) Pool Math Teacher Oneida Nation School Certified Nursing Assistant Nursing Home Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Community Health Nursing Dietary Aide/Cook Dietary Department Kalihwisaks Resource Conservationist Fitness Specialist–Wellness Trainer Fitness She Looks for News Project Manager Trainee Environmental (Sub-Relief) Contact us at: Special Education Teacher Oneida Nation School Retail Associate (Part-Time/Full-time) Operations [email protected] Substance Abuse Coordinator Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Nursing Substitute Teacher Oneida Nation School Security Officer Internal Security or call 920.496-5636 Tribal Action Plan (TAP) Manager Behavioral Health to get your information listed. Positions for: GAMING Apply Online: https://oneida-nsn.gov/ View website for a complete list

For a complete list of our positions and job descriptions please visit our website at: http://www.oneidanation.org/humanresources/employment.aspx Or contact the Human Resources Department at 920-496-7000 or our Job Line at 1-800-236-7050 38 Áhs< Niw@sh< T#kehlu> • February 6, 2020 Good News

Next deadline is: Congratulations Evers signs Thursday, Angela Johnson February 13th, 2020 on your graduation from bill increasing NWTC with Highest Honors for the as a Culinary Specialist! money for February 20th, 2020 Best of luck as you continue your culinary education at FVTC! issue of the Kalihwisaks homelessness shelters MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday signed into law a bipartisan bill that increases funding for homeless shelters by $1 million over the next two years. The Legislature passed the bill last week. It is the only one of eight bills in a homelessness package that has cleared both the state Senate and Assembly. The Assembly has passed the other seven, but they've stalled in the Senate under concerns from some We are so proud of you and love you! senators about their price tag. Joyce, Ray, and the rest of the family! All eight bills would spend a combined $3.7 million a year to combat the growing problem of homelessness in Wisconsin. Republican Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke, who sponsored Thank you to our community for supporting the bill Evers signed and has Laliwa Delgado on his adventure to the championed the effort to fight Junior All American Games. Thank you to homelessness, called for more to be family and friends who donated their time and done. cooking. Also very special thanks to Grandma “This is not a blue or red issue, Grace for organizing everything. it's a human issue that has received broad bipartisan support,'' he said in Fond du Lac Band to require permits to access its land a statement. He pledged to continue working with the Senate to get the CLOQUET, Minn. (AP) – The Fond fragile ecosystems,'' Thomas Howes, the descendants and reservation allotment du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippe- band's natural resources program man- owners will be granted permits at no remaining bills passed. wa will now require permits for most ager, said in a statement. “Issues such charge. Those holding reservation hunt- The proposals would enact people to access its lands in northeastern as illegal garbage dumping, ATV traffic ing licenses do not need a permit to ac- recommendations from a state panel Minnesota. and overall growth in population have cess the land. that examined homelessness in The band said Monday the policy is the potential to take their toll on wildlife The new policy does not change hunt- Wisconsin, a first-of-its kind group a way to “better manage and conserve'' and vegetation.'' ing, fishing or trapping rules on the in the state. In addition to the grants resources on about 41,000 acres (16,592 Permits will cost $25 for 30-day ac- reservation. The permits do not allow for shelters, the money would also hectares) of land on the Fond du Lac cess and $100 per year. Access was pre- camping or timber harvest. be targeted at efforts to prevent Reservation. viously allowed without a permit, the The band will begin posting no-tres- homelessness and get people into “Over the years, we have seen an enor- Star Tribune reported. passing signs on the affected lands over more permanent housing. mous amount of stress placed on these Band members, their spouses and the next several months. Local February 6, 2020 • Áhs< Niw@sh< W@=tehlu 39 From page 10/WI Supreme Court Candidates Respond to Voices of Oneida -tims of crime. We made sure these vic- as working families and immigrants. lieves that the law is derived from human tims received the services, support and And there are currently no racial or eth- experience and not from abstract theory. help they needed as their cases were nic minorities represented on our Court As a Justice I would seek to advance winding through the criminal justice – we have no Justices of color. I am a three basic principles of justice. First, system. Latino and an experienced lawyer who it is the job of the Wisconsin Supreme I believe deeply in Wisconsin and has fought for decades to help working Court to interpret the law in a way that want to see Wisconsin grow and pros- families and immigrants in the legal sys- preserves the fundamental ability of the per. This includes the Native Americans tem. I want to bring that experience to people to govern ourselves. Second, the whose ancestors were here long before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. guiding principle of our system of jus- white people arrived. My goal isn’t to tice is “equal treatment of all persons 2) What makes you better qualified to carry forward a political agenda like the under the law.” Third, I believe that the serve as a Supreme Court justice than incumbent, but rather to respect the rule Court must do a better job of acting in the other candidates? of law, give the people of Wisconsin ways that demonstrate that it is nonpar- I have been a Constitutional Law pro- confidence in our judiciary, and ensure tisan and independent as an institution fessor at Marquette Law School for over the law is predictable and stable. I would – especially at a time when the voters two decades. I advised Senator Herb greatly appreciate the friendship and of our state are so divided on political Kohl on four United States Supreme support of Wisconsin’s Native American issues. Court nominations. In addition, when community. the Merrick Garland nomination to the 5) What are some of the important is- U.S. Supreme Court was blocked by the sues that you believe might come be- Senate, the Obama White House asked fore the court the next few years? me to speak out against the obstruction Voting rights is an important issue, and at a nationwide press conference. During I expect that the Wisconsin Supreme my career I have led numerous nonprofit Court will be called upon to decide cases organizations that seek to improve ac- involving purges of voters from the vot- cess to justice for working families and ing rolls and the drawing of legislative that fight to protect the civil rights of districts. The Court will also likely face immigrants. My passion to help working issues relating to access to reproductive families and the immigrant community health care for women. Finally, I believe comes from my own upbringing as the that the Court will be called upon to de- child of a father who was a public school cide First Amendment issues relating to teacher and a mother who immigrated to hate speech and online harassment. the United States from Mexico. My di- 6) What experience or knowledge do verse experience is what makes me the you have with federal Indian law and most qualified candidate. Photo, WUMW.com the rights of Native Americans and In- Ed Fallone 3) What is your approach to deciding dian tribes? cases? As President of the Wisconsin His- 1) Why are you running for the Wis- Judges wield great power, so it is im- panic Lawyers Association, I worked consin Supreme Court? portant for judges to use their power closely with Native American leaders The Justices serving on our Wiscon- wisely. I believe in judicial restraint, to oppose proposed English-Only laws. sin Supreme Court reflect too narrow a which is the principle that judges should As President of Centro Legal, a non- set of legal experiences and too narrow not decide major constitutional ques- profit legal services provider, I led a a set of life experiences to truly repre- tions unless necessary in order to resolve community-based organization where sent all the people of Wisconsin. When the case before them. I also believe that approximately two percent of our clients Justice Shirley Abrahamson retired, the humility is an important quality in judg- each year were Native American. While Court lost the perspective of a law pro- es – a judge should recognize that he I have not practiced under the Indian fessor who held the political branches of does not know everything. And I believe Child Welfare Act, I am familiar with our government accountable to the vot- that a judge should be open-minded and that law and I support the law’s recog- ers. The Court does not have any mem- give both of the parties before her the nition of a tribal interest in questions ber who has substantial experience as a opportunity to make their best argument. concerning the custody and placement criminal defense attorney. Right now, of Native American children. the Court does not have a single member 4) Do you have an overarching judicial who has focused during their career on philosophy? serving persons of modest means – such I am an independent thinker, who be- 40 Kay# Niw@sh< • February 6, 2020 Local ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Book Signing and Sharing ONEIDA NATION, Oneida, Wisconsin The Story behind the Story Traveling Home OWNER – The Oneida Nation hereby [email protected] gives notice that sealed bids will be re- Blessed by Spirit-filled Songs families, and communities all over the Full-size plan sets are available upon ceived in the Oneida Engineering Depart- A Journey to Indian Boarding world. The lessons are timeless and ment, Little Bear Development Center, request at additional costs. Please contact cross cultural. 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It is gov/business/development-division/ the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility engineering-rfp/ or an Adobe Acrobat® to present their intentions relative to electronic format digital file can be emailed compliance. upon request to the contacts noted below: The Awarded Contractor will be required Oneida Engineering Department to obtain an Oneida Vendors License, if Kevin House (920) 869-4545 the firm does not currently hold a license. [email protected] Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES) ONEIDA NATION Anthony Marcoe, (920) 884-3963 Oneida, Wisconsin Local February 6, 2019 • Kay# Niw^sa Úskah 41 Movement to highlight missing Native women expands to males By Felicia Fonseca “We did not want to leave any victim The Justice Department also looked at sponse plans to tribes. Associated Press group out,’’ said Trent Shores, U.S. at- a 2016 study funded by the National In- “What we want to do is go back to torney for the Northern District of Okla- stitute of Justice that shows Native men Indian Country, tribal leaders and mem- TUBA CITY, Ariz. (AP) – Margaret homa, who is Choctaw and on the task are 1.3 times more likely to experience bers of law enforcement and say, ‘This Bitsue’s days are filled with prayer: that force. violence than non-Hispanic, white men. is what we found, and here’s where we her son has a clear mind and that he re- Shores said the Justice Department It doesn’t specifically address deaths think we need to go. We’ll need your members home, a traditional Navajo ho- looked at two databases, both of which and disappearances, but federal officials help,’” Shores said. gan at the end of a dirt road where a fad- had more Native American and Alaska say it points to underlying causes such Pete Sands, a Navajo musician and ed yellow ribbon hanging from the cedar Native males listed as missing than fe- as stalking, and physical and sexual vi- filmmaker, welcomed the initiatives but trees points to her agony. males. olence, and a lack of shelters and treat- would rather see them solidified through Bitsue hasn’t seen or heard from Bran- No one knows exactly how many ment centers on tribal land. legislation pending in Congress. don Lee Sandoval, the youngest of her Native Americans are missing because Shores said an upcoming Justice De- At the Navajo Nation forum, he posed four children, in more than two years. some cases go unreported, others aren’t partment analysis of federal databases the question: Are missing and murdered Wearing blue jeans, a black shirt and documented, and there isn’t a specific and its own data collection process will indigenous men being ignored? work boots, he left the home in north- government database tracking the cas- help officials get a better sense of the eastern Arizona before sunrise Sept. 3, es, an Associated Press investigation in problem’s scope so they can tailor re- • See 42, Missing men 2017, saying he was going to see friends 2018 found. in Phoenix and would be back. “I spend most of my days looking LEGAL NOTICE down the road expecting him to come Setting Time and Notice to Creditors: up,’’ Bitsue says. request for information. The woman’s words are soft but cap- The following estates are being ture a room at a government center on prepared for probate by the United the Navajo Nation where people are States Department of Interior and/or gathered to talk not about women and the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Land girls who have gone missing or been Commission. killed, but men and boys. It’s part of a All creditors’ claims must be filed on growing effort to expand a movement fo- or before May 7, 2020 for: cused on Native American women, who Victor Doxtator face some of the nation’s highest rates of 07/19/1942 – 04/08/2018 homicide, sexual violence and domestic Gloria Cornelius abuse. 10/12/1942 – 03/20/2017 In Billings, Montana, last year, Reno Dorothy Skenandore Charette asked people to wear red and 05/24/1929 – 10/05/2018 line the rim of sandstone rocks over- Emily Tank looking the city. They brought posters of 04/23/1991 – 06/30/2018 men, women and children who are miss- Richard Prevost ing, and broadened the name of the local 01/15/1955 – 06/14/2019 movement to Missing and Murdered In- Loretta Skenandore digenous People. 09/18/1938 – 10/7/2019 “All of us, our general community Roy Huff members, we’re learning more and more 01/10/1924 – 09/18/2019 about it, so I appreciate the evolution,’’ James King said Charette, a member of the Crow 12/29/1950 – 10/08/2019 Tribe. Send all creditor claims and information Late last year, the Trump administra- relating to the decedent to the following tion announced it would dedicate more address: resources to all missing and slain Native Cindy Lecker, Probate Clerk Americans and Alaska Natives. A presi- Oneida Nation dential task force that will look at ways Division of Land Management to solve new and cold cases is scheduled PO Box 365 to meet for the first time Wednesday in Oneida, WI 54155 Washington. Dated: February 4, 2020 42 Kay# Niw^sa T#ken • February 6, 2019 Local From page 41/Missing Men Men, too, suffer from addiction, sexu- ferent. Sandoval had been getting high “I want to spend my time making a positive difference, al and cultural abuse, and absent parents, on methamphetamine and had started he told the audience. But they often hide dealing the drug, she said. He was par- not a checklist,’’ We want to see our missing relatives their feelings. anoid. He talked about objects flying in come home, safe and alive. And if not, we want justice.’’ When men disappear, people think the family’s yard and drug cartels chas- – Jeannie Hovland, Flandreau Santee Sioux member U.S. Health and Human Services Department Agency they can take care of themselves, Sands ing him but didn’t explain why, she said. said. “That’s not always the case.” Family members have posted fliers in rural Coppermine, where she lives member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Bitsue didn’t report her son missing around the region and called Sandoval’s without running water or electricity and of Oklahoma, “and that is that sexism is until two months after he left because friends for information but still know where her husband tends to livestock. used as a weapon.’’ she figured he’d be back. He always nothing about what happened to him. Otherwise, she said she would be scan- Trump’s task force is expected to pro- came back or called to let her know he They routinely check detention centers ning crowds looking for anyone who vide an update on its work in a year and was OK. and hospitals. fit her son’s description: 5-foot-11 (180 produce a report in two years. Its mem- This time, it was different. He was dif- Bitsue mostly prefers staying at home centimeters) and 195 pounds (88 kilo- bers largely are government officials, grams), with short brown hair and brown including Jeannie Hovland, a member eyes, a mustache, and tattoos on his neck of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of and arms. The anxiety would set in, South Dakota who heads a U.S. Health sending her heart racing. and Human Services Department agency Sandoval’s name is among the rough- that provides grants, training and techni- ly 160 that community leaders and vol- cal assistance to tribes and tribal entities. unteers have on a list of Navajos who are missing going back decades, both Tribal members called on her at the on and off the reservation that stretch- Navajo Nation forum to ensure their es into Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. voices are heard. Between 60% and 70% of the names are “I want to spend my time making a males, said Jolene Holgate, who helped positive difference, not a checklist,’’ organize the forum that drew health care Hovland said. “We want to see our miss- providers, police officers, educators and ing relatives come home, safe and alive. local residents. And if not, we want justice.’’ The list isn’t exhaustive. Kanazbah Crotty, who wore a scarf “I can’t tell you how many people are with yellow flowers in honor of a young missing from Navajo,’’ said Navajo Na- Navajo girl who was sexually assaulted tion lawmaker Amber Kanazbah Crotty. and killed on the reservation, vowed to “To me, that’s an injustice.” help Bitsue spread the word about her The initiative is called the Missing and son and provide financial resources to Murdered Dine Relatives Data Institute. help find him. Besides tracking cases, the group is de- Sandoval turned 34 in September. veloping guidelines for community in- When he was younger, he helped take volvement in an area with too few police care of livestock, did handyman work to adequately cover 27,000 square miles and was “just a wonderful kid,’’ Bitsue (69,930 square kilometers) - the coun- said. try’s largest reservation. He has three sons of his own. Although the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement’s efforts “It’s so hard to wake up and face an- are expanding, there’s not a strong push other day,’’ Bitsue said, her words muf- nationally to change the acronym (hash) fled by sobs. “I have accepted the fact he MMIW, said Sarah Deer, a University of might be gone, but I still have that little Kansas professor who has studied vio- hope.’’ lence against Native women. ___ She believes women should stay at the Felicia Fonseca is a member of The forefront in leading the movement. Associated Press’ race and ethnicity “Women suffer a unique intersection team. Follow her on Twitter at https:// that, typically, men don’t,” said Deer, a twitter.com/FonsecaAP Sports February 6, 2020 • Kay# Niw^sa Áhs< 43 30 bighorn sheep released on Upcoming Sports Schedule Oneida Nation Thunderhawks tribal lands in North Dakota  – LADY BASKETBALL –  MANDAREE, N.D. (AP) – Thirty did commit up to about $140,000 for bighorn sheep are running free on the expenses of the project, Spotted Bear Game Date Opponent Location Bus Leaves Fort Berthold Reservation as part of said. The tribe contributed to transport Away 02/06/20 Stephenson @ 6:30pm Stephenson HS 4:20 pm a new agreement between the state of costs and also paid for the radio collars, HOME 02/07/20 Niagara @ 7:15pm ONES X North Dakota and the Mandan, Hidatsa he said. Suring @ 7:15pm Suring HS and Arikara Nation. Spotted Bear said the bighorns’ release Away 02/18/20 5:00 pm The bighorns brought from Montana was “a nice homecoming” in restoring an HOME 02/21/20 Coleman @ 7:15pm ONES X were released Tuesday as part of a plan to animal that was native to the landscape Head Coach: Lee Laster Asst. Coach: Lindsey Blackowl reestablish the sheep in the western part about 150 years ago. The only other Oneida Nation Thunderhawk Home Court: N7210 Seminary Rd., Oneida, WI 54155 of the state. The Bismarck Tribune re- bighorns in North Dakota are about 330 Away Game Locations: ports the bighorns come from the Rocky animals throughout the state’s rugged,  Stephenson HS: 526 Division St., Daggett, MI Boy’s Reservation. western Badlands, mostly north of  MHA Tribal Councilman Cory Spotted Interstate 94. Suring HS: 411 E. Algoma, Suring WI Bear said 13 ewes and three rams were The state allocated five bighorn released near Mandaree, while 12 ewes licenses for its 2019 season. Williams and two rams were released near Twin said all five hunters were successful. Buttes. More than 15,000 people applied for the North Dakota’s Game and Fish 2019 license lottery. Department and the tribe assisted in Since 2014, North Dakota’s bighorns bringing the sheep to North Dakota. The have endured an outbreak of bacterial bighorns have been disease-tested and pneumonia which resulted in about a are radio-collared for tracking purposes. 30% mortality rate. Williams said the State Game and Fish Wildlife Chief Jeb herds have rebounded some, but the Williams said the transport and release disease can persist within a population in went well and the bighorns seem in individual animals for several years. “good, healthy condition.” Spotted Bear said “there’s no Costs to Game and Fish for the project guarantee” the reservation sheep won’t were minor, mainly time and travel, he migrate or encounter disease, but he said. The tribe had “minimal” costs but hopes they “flourish.” Upcoming Sports Schedule Oneida Nation Thunderhawks  – BOYS BASKETBALL –  Game Date Opponent Location Bus Leaves Away 02/06/20 Lena @ 7:15pm Lena HS 5:20 pm Away 02/11/20 Wausaukee @ 7:15pm Wausaukee HS 4:50 pm HOME 02/14/20 Niagara @ 7:15pm ONES X HOME 02/20/20 STAA @ 7:15pm ONES X Away 02/24/20 Suring @ 7:15pm Suring HS 5:00 pm HOME 02/27/20 Coleman @ 7:15pm ONES X Head Coach: Jamison King Asst. Coach: Tek Skenandore Oneida Nation Thunderhawk Home Court: N7210 Seminary Rd., Oneida, WI 54155 Away Game Locations:  Lean HS: 304 E. Main St., Lena Wi  Wausaukee HS: N11941 US 141 Wuasaukee WI  Suring HS: 411 E. Algoma, Suring WI 44 Kay# Niw^sa Kay# • February 6, 2020 www.kalihwisaks.com www.kalihwisaks.com February 6, 2020 • Kay# Niw^sa Wisk 45 Oneida Community Integrated Food System Office Hours: Mon.–Fri.: 8-4:30pm OCIFS Contact: Bill Vervoort [email protected] 46 Kay# Niw^sa Y@=yahk • February 6, 2020 Sustainability - building for seven generations By Jesse Padron vember and are available to us through ONSS Food Service Director late January. Sustainability, by definition, means And last, but certainly not least, we “The ability to maintain at a certain rate purchase fresh greens from our very or level.” own aquaponics project. The project is Our sustainability goal focuses on located at the Veteran’s building across meeting the needs of the present gener- the road from Tsyunhehkw^. The vet- ation without compromising the ability erans volunteer to plant, nurture, grow, of future generations to meet their goals. and harvest these greens. The greens We focus here on teaching our youth the are far more nutritious that the type pur- value of their education, and the import- chased in the supermarket. ant role nutrition, plays in that educa- We have built many bridges with tion. School Systems outside our communi- Teaching our students the impor- ty, to share knowledge and experience tance of nutrition will help them focus with them, in the hope of expanding our on their day to day studies, without sources of locally grown foods. In turn, having to worry about whether they they have reached out to us so that we will have a meal that day. No growling can share what we have learned over the stomachs, no worries about low en- years. Many School Systems around the ergy levels, no worries about hunger. area look to us as a model for growth The job we do here at the Oneida Nation in the Farm to School movement. In ad- School System Food Service is very im- dition, many tribes have reached out to portant to our staff . gather information about our successes We work hard every day to provide in our Farm to School program. our students the most nutritious foods In 2019 our Oneida Nation School that are available. System Food Service and The Oneida One key component of our efforts, Community Integrated Food System toward that end, is our Farm to School received an award from the Inter-Trib- program. Over the years we have strived al Agricultural Council for our work in to find locally grown, highly nutritious the Farm to School movement. Specifi- foods to serve in our cafeterias. A lot of cally, the award was issued because of Submitted photos those nutritious foods come from our the work we do with the veterans on The Oneida Nation School System Food Service utilizes Oneida pro- very own programs right here on this the aquaponics project. Many in In- duced buffalo and Black Angus beef in its menus. reservation. dian Country are interested in touring • Jeff Scofield We purchase Buffalo, and Black An- our reservation to see, first hand, how gus Beef from our Oneida Nation Farms. the participating member programs Contact Information Agricultural Director, 920-833-7952 In 2020 we will be adding grass fed are managed. We have invited them to Tsyunhehkwa beef, from Tsyunhehkw^. Also, Tsyun- come see what we have accomplished 920-869-2718 hehkw^ provides our schools with the over the last 10 years. all important Haudeshonee white corn We will continue our work on the Farm to School program so that one day we use in several traditional indigenous Marilyn King recipes. They also provide us with To- we will reach our sustainability goals to feed and nurture our children, and their OFDP Interim matoes, jalapenos, onions, and cucum- Director, bers which we serve on our daily salad children for the next seven generations. 920-869-1041 bar. My hope is that we will all share in We purchase apples, asparagus, pears achieving those goals and continue to Angela Parks and squash from The Oneida Apple Or- improve the overall health of our stu- Retail Manager, Jesse Padron chard. The apples grown there are har- dents and our community for the next 920-496-7309 School Food Service Director, vested from late August until early No- seven generations and beyond. 920-869-4454 Local February 6, 2020 • Kay# Niw^sa Tsya=t@k 47 KC fans under closer scrutiny for chants, ‘tomahawk chops’ By Heather Hollingsworth and brandishing of a tomahawk that began “chief.’’ Chris Jones said Monday during Media Jim Salter at Florida State University in the 1980s. Games at Arrowhead Stadium also Night at the Super Bowl, “but I can Associated Press So why have Kansas City fans largely continue to take on the vibe of a less definitely see how there would bea been given a pass? Many on social politically correct time. Some fans misunderstanding.’’ KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – While media wonder. wear headdresses or face paint. A “war At Kansas City’s Union Station, other sports teams using Native “What good comes from a bunch of drum’’ is banged before the game. A throngs of fans have been lining up to American nicknames and imagery have Non-Natives pretending to be Native?” horse named “Warpaint’’ circles the field snap photos near a massive Chiefs logo. faced decades of protests and boycotts, Kaysa Williams, 28, a Native American after scores as fans chant and mimic the Most defended the chants and tomahawk the Kansas City Chiefs have largely slid Democratic campaign worker in tomahawk chop. chops, but understood the backlash. under the radar. Oklahoma, wrote on Facebook. “It’s something that brings the fans Until now. In an interview, Williams said the together,” Chiefs defensive tackle • See 48, Chops The Chiefs appeared in their first chanting and chopping “dehumanizes Super Bowl in 50 years Sunday against who we are and what we stand for. the San Francisco 49ers, and what is There’s not really another race in the traditionally the nation’s largest TV United States that has to defend whether audience will have watched Kansas or not they can be used as a mascot.’’ City fans break into a “war chant’’ and Schilling believes Kansas City has mimic tomahawk chops. Although many gotten a pass because the traditions defend the display as a fun fan tradition, are, by comparison, less offensive. others view it as offensive and racist to For example, he calls the Redskins’ Native Americans. nickname “a dictionary-defined racial Vincent Schilling, associate editor of slur.” Indian Country Today, said it’s time for Grocery store chain Price Chopper the Chiefs to face the music. proclaimed “Can’t Stop the Chop” in its “When I see something like a latest advertising campaign tie-in with tomahawk chop, which is derived from the Chiefs. The ads show fans doing the television and film portrayals, I find it tomahawk chop. incredibly offensive because it is an The Chiefs, in a statement, stressed absolutely horrible stereotype of what a the team’s commitment to “use our native person is,” Schilling said. “It’s not platform to create an awareness and much more than a cartoon. My people understanding of Native cultures, as are not a cartoon. My community is not well as celebrate the rich traditions of a cartoon. My heritage is not a cartoon.” multiple tribes with historic connection Plenty of franchises have been to our region.’’ confronted over Native American The origin of the Chiefs nickname stereotypes. The NFL’s Washington may have more to do with the mayor Redskins have faced protests since the who helped lure the franchise from 1980s. The Cleveland Indians were so Dallas in 1963 than any connection to besieged by complaints over their Chief Native Americans. Wahoo emblem that the baseball team Mayor H. Roe Bartle was a large man removed it from all uniforms last season. known as “The Chief” for his many The Atlanta Braves made changes years of leadership in the Boy Scouts. during the baseball playoffs in October Team owner Lamar Hunt reportedly after St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher named the team the Chiefs in honor of Ryan Helsley, a member of the Cherokee Bartle. Nation, called a “war chant’’ by Braves Even the connection with Bartle has fans disrespectful. The Braves did not undertones that some find offensive. distribute their traditional red foam Though he was white, Bartle started tomahawks to fans before Game 5 of the a Scouting society called the “Mic- National League Division Series. O-Say Tribe,’’ which remains active Fans of the Chiefs, like those of the and continues to use Native American Braves, long ago adopted the chanting attire and language. Young participants and arm movement symbolizing the are “braves,’’ and the top leader is the 48 Kay# Niw@sh< T#kehlu> • February 6, 2020 Local From page 47/Chops “It is so hard because it is such a the importance of continued dialogue on tradition that I don’t think was begun in these topics.’’ negative connotation,’’ said Cori Power, To some, it’s not enough. Gaylene 53, a court reporter from Grantville, Crouser, executive director of the Kansas. “That’s where it’s hard, when Kansas City Indian Center, said the the world changes and things that chanting, chopping and face-painting you’ve always done - all of a sudden - are “stereotypical and mocking,’’ even feel like they may not be an honorable if some people of Native American thing. Traditions die hard.’’ heritage abide it. Bob Ryan, an 82-year-old retiree from “Even if they’re die-hard fans of our Lenexa, Kansas, said the tomahawk home football team, they are fans in chop and the chants “give a lot of oomph spite of the chanting, the tomahawk to the fans so they can participate in the chop, the face-paint, the chicken-feather game.” headdresses, not because of it,’’ Crouser The statement from the Chiefs said said. the team has been in discussions for six Yayoi Ito, 42, of Olathe, Kansas, sees years with a group made up of “Native no problem with any of it. backgrounds and experiences.’’ “This team was built a long time “We continue to celebrate American ago when it was accepted,” Ito said. Indian Heritage Month at Arrowhead “I don’t have any issues with it. But I Stadium each November, and through can understand how maybe the younger that, have continued to educate our fans generation does because they were and build additional relationships in the taught something different than us.’’ Native community,’’ the team statement ___ said. “While we are pleased with the Salter reported from St. Louis. collaboration and the work that has been Note: Minor edits made to reflect past Sat., Mar. 14 • AM Session done over the past six years, we know tense in beginning of story. Early Birds Pay $1,000 https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/kalihwisaks/ Regular Games Pay $1,19 9 Five Crazy Bingo Games Pay $2,500 Blackout Pays $7,500

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