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Beloit casino project is moving ahead… In May, the legislators and comment taking/ all our gaming facilities. an expectation for increased of seeking out new markets. approved entering responding. The process to This planning involves the gaming revenue. The share It extends the Nation’s market into a contract with an place the Beloit casino site development of a fi nancial of the gaming market at share to the South and into environmental consultant to into trust is anticipated to take model to assist in making our gaming facilities has Illinois. assist in the development of two years and the EIS is a big such decisions as whether; somewhat stabilized, so to the Environmental Impact part of that process. Once (as an example) an event bring in additional revenues William Martin Lowe (Bill) Statement (EIS). The EIS is the BIA regional offi ce has center or a waterpark the amount of time a patron Business Development required as part of the process approved the application for has a greater return on spends must be increased or Manager to gain approval of placing trust land it will move onto investment. At the time of new markets sought out. Ho-Chunk Nation the casino site into trust land Washington D.C. BIA for this printing, Sovereign will Beloit casino is an example 800-255-9466 x1218 status. The consultant will be their review and approval and have completed interviews working with BIA regional to the Wisconsin Governor for of all gaming facilities and offi ce and the Nation over signature. entered preliminary data into We are currently Accepting the next 18 months to draft While the Beloit application the fi nancial model. The the EIS. Some of the studies is proceeding the Nation is expansion projects have the Applications for the included in the EIS are traffi c, also working with Sovereign intended purpose of extending water runoff, socioeconomic, fi nancial advisors to develop the stay at our gaming 2012-13 school year, if you noise, and archeological; a plan to address expansion facilities and with patrons along with public hearings and renovation plans at staying longer there will be have a child that will be 3 on/before Sept. 1, 2012 please call the Head Start in your area. Ahuco Chahk Ha Chee Lowell (608)372-6669 Heidi (715)886-5838 Ho Chunk Gra Stacy (715)284-2311 Neenk Chunk Gra Puzaki Pei Cinak Kathy (608)254-4227 Carolyn (715)284-3331 Wipaman Ker’da Anne (715)253-3826

Ho-Chunk Nation Law Enforcement Commission Alternate Commissioner Position Vacancy Jackson County Alternate Commissioner The Ho-Chunk Members of Jackson County have a County- Tribal Law Enforcement Agreement and shall select, an Alter- nate Commissioner from Jackson County, by majority vote. The Alternate Commissioner shall serve only in the absence of the Commissioner. The Ho-Chunk Legislature shall con- NOTICE: FDP will have a short month for JUNE 2012, Due to an offsite/all- fi rm the appointment of the Alternate Commissioner. Alternate Commissioners shall serve a two (2) year term and staff meeting/training(NAFDPIR). We will be re-scheduling our tailgates Tomah shall serve no more than three (3) consecutive terms. and Nekoosa for 6/19, 6/21. Please plan accordingly to be at 1 of 4 tailgate Qualifi cations sites on the revised dates or plan to come to the BRF offi ce/warehouse during A Commissioner and Alternate Commissioner shall meet the the fi rst 3 weeks of JUNE 2012. We apologize for any inconvenience this may following qualifi cations: i. A member of the Ho-Chunk Nation. cause. FDP-HCN Staff Director-Andrew Rave ii. At least twenty-fi ve (25) years of age. iii. A resident of the county of representation for at least one (1) year. JUNE:2012 iv. A satisfactory background investigation shall be required. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Any felony conviction within the immediately preceding 1-Jun 2-Jun ten (10)years would prohibit any person from serving on OPEN-BRF the Commission unless waived by the Legislature when the person has demonstrated and shown that his/her prior 3-Jun 4-Jun 5-Jun 6-Jun 7-Jun 8-Jun 9-Jun activities do not pose a threat to the credibility and integ- OPEN-BRF OPEN-BRF DELLS OPEN-BRF OPEN-BRF rity of the Commission. TAILGATE v. Not an employee of a law enforcement department. vi. Not an immediate family member of either the Attorney 10-Jun 11-Jun 12-Jun 13-Jun 14-Jun 15-Jun 16-Jun General or the member attorney from the Department of OPEN-BRF OPEN-BRF WITTENBERG OPEN-BRF OPEN-BRF Justice. TAILGATE 17-Jun 18-Jun 19-Jun 20-Jun 21-Jun 22-Jun 23-Jun For more information, please see the Law Enforcement OPEN-BRF TOMAH OPEN-BRF NEKOOSA OPEN-BRF Commission Establishment and Organization Act. TAILGATE TAILGATE 24-Jun 25-Jun 26-Jun 27-Jun 28-Jun 29-Jun 30-Jun NAFDPIR NAFDPIR NAFDPIR NAFDPIR INVENTORY CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

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Submitted by 34,413 calls were made to heart disease, vascular Gary Ilminen, RN quit line number shown in the diseases, oral and throat Recently the Centers ads. That is more than double cancer and respiratory for Disease Control and the number of calls made the diseases. In addition to the Prevention (CDC) started week before the ad campaign risk for development of these running advertisements on began, when only 14,437 calls diseases, smoking increases television, radio, billboards were made. the risk for early disability and print media about the The CDC effort is and high healthcare costs. consequences of cigarette particularly geared to help For example, according to smoking. The ads feature young people understand the research recently published by people who are living with the risks cigarette smoking has the Mayo Clinic, on average, physical effects of cigarette that the tobacco companies people who smoke have smoking, with the title “A tip don’t mention in any of their $1,275 in extra health costs from a former smoker”; they marketing materials that per year. are graphic and some may total about $27 million per The Ho-Chunk Nation even say they are shocking. day, according to the CDC. Department of Health can For example, in one ad, a According to the CDC’s help smokers quit, in addition young man named Brandon, booklet, “Preventing Tobacco to the help offered by the free who has had both legs Use among Youth and Young quit line. Smoking cessation amputated below the knees as Adults,” more than 3,800 services include information the result of Buerger’s disease individuals under age 18 light on how to quit, resources, as caused by smoking cigarettes, up their fi rst cigarette each well as medication options is shown preparing to put day. Among those who start to help with quitting, when on his prosthetic legs. The that young, the CDC estimates necessary. message in large, bold print three out of four will still be For more information, says, “Allow extra time to put smoking as adults. If they contact: on your legs.” continue to smoke, on average, House of Wellness: The ad goes on to explain they will die thirteen years Phone: 608-355- the role smoking played in sooner than non-smokers. 1240 or on the Web: the man’s disease and offers For more on this report and www.ho-chunknation. free help through a smoking the CDC public information com/?PageId=349 cessation quit line number campaign, see: http://www.cdc. Ho-Chunk Health 1-800-QUIT-NOW. gov/tobacco/data_statistics/ Care Center: There is evidence the sgr/2012/index.htm Phone: 715-284- $54 million ad campaign’s Smoking has been known 9851 or on the Web: message is getting through: to cause or contribute to www.ho-chunknation. From March 26 to April 1, diseases such as lung cancer, com/?PageId=269

Ho-Chunk Health Care Center in Minutes in Black River Falls Diabetes Learning Circle Motion fi nal June 2012 Date Topic results June 7 Types of Fats / Heart Health By Kathleen Clemons, given to the top fi ve male June 21 Insulin: Whatʼs the Big Deal Exercise Physiologist minute earners and the top Congratulations to all of fi ve female minute earners. The Diabetes Learning Circle is a morning presentation you who signed up for the Those people were Michael Minutes in Motion program Snowball (3181 minutes), and breakfast designed to provide people with and contributed minutes James Buel (3045), Thomas information regarding diabetes prevention and towards the Coulee Region Hunnicutt (2985), Henning management. Anyone is welcome to attend but we ask challenge. We destroyed our Garvin (2104), Jeff McDonald that you register for a seat. record from last year with (2010), Deb Statz (3235), 173 people signing up (115 Sue Christopherson (3090), The program is from 8:30- 9:15 each scheduled day in contributed minutes) and Natalie Rave (2603), Whitney the Ho-Chunk Health Care Center Conference 139,740 minutes. We had Smith (2531) and Lynette the largest team this year Bird (2405). Classroom. A nutritious breakfast is served during the which was one of the goals The Minutes in Motion program. (Topics are subject to change). so great job everyone. There Challenge is a 6 week was a total of 5,763,760 challenge that takes place in For more information or to register contact: minutes recorded from all the March through April every Kathy Braaten, Community Health Nutritionist, participants taking part in the year. It is a free program. 715-284-9851 ext. 5335 challenge. The goal is for participants to Here are some of the results log 210 minutes of activity overall: per week with a total goal Ho-Chunk – 173 of 1260 minutes over the 6 The Hocak Worak is a periodical published twice monthly by the Ho-Chunk Nation. Editorials and articles appearing participants, 139,740 minutes weeks. I plan to promote in the Hocak Worak are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the Altra Federal CU – 98 the program in February of Hocak Worak staff or the Ho-Chunk Nation. participants, 179,641 minutes; next year so keep an eye out The Hocak Worak encourages the submission of letters to the Editor. All letters must include the signature, address and telephone number of the author. Letters are subject to editing for grammar, length, malicious and libelous content. Wabasha County – 68 for it. Again, great job and The Hocak Worak reserves the right to reject any advertising, material, or letters submitted for publication. The participants, 140,573 minutes keep on working on your submission of articles, poetry, artwork and photos is encouraged. The Editor makes the sole decision of what is published in the Hocak Worak. The Hocak Worak will not assume any responsibility for unsolicited material. Gundersen Lutheran – 586 fi tness program. Check out Submissions deadlines for the Hocak Worak are by 4:30 PM. We cannot guarantee the publication of submissions participants, 808,056 minutes www.indianheadtc.org for meeting these deadlines if the space is not available. No part of this publication may be produced without express In addition, we had our own fi tness events held all over written consent from the Editor. “in house” challenge going Wisconsin. HOCAK WORAK NEWSLETTER EDITOR ...... Tracy Pecore on. Nike gift cards were P.O. Box 667 STAFF WRITER ...... Marlon WhiteEagle Black River Falls, WI 54615 STAFF WRITER ...... Forrest Funmaker Attention: The Next Deadline of the • PHONE: (800) 472-3089 Administrative Assistant ....Anna Reichenbach Hoca\k Worak will be June 8th which will be • FAX: (715) 284-7852 published on June 15th. Please contact The Hocak Worak • ONLINE: Enrollment at ext. 1015 if you have a change of is a member of: www.ho-chunknation.com address or would like to be placed on The Native American www.hocakworak.com the mailing list. Journalist Association PAGE 4 CULTURE Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 1, 2012 Celebrating ethnicity Tracy Pecore, Editor Indian Education project Not that I want to focus on made me think of how life in six different areas of the A predominantly white about 20 years ago. His the Norwegian culture, but I once was and how similar Stevens Point Area Senior community and centrally students enjoyed it so much stumbled across a Norwegian many cultures are. There was High. One show featured Ho- located city in Wisconsin, in his classroom that he woman that was working on no fast food or electronics for Chunk singers and dancers with a little over 26,000 started doing it at the festival. some sort of fi nger weaving kids to sit on the computer or that performed a 60 minute community members, Stevens He does a good job and is with a wheat plant. She spoke watch tv all day and be lazy. exhibition. Eyes were glued Point also has an ethnic side. mindful to point out that it is about the hard times growing Today, not only natives are on the dancers as they entered On May 12, Portage County an American Indian game. up, how she was known as a trying to get back to how it the stage and many fl ashes held its annual Cultural Ho-Chunk tribal member peasant, and how she earned once was but other cultures went off. One spectator made Festival to “promote cultural Chris Roth from Wittenberg her money by the arts and as well are planting their own sure he got his dad there an understanding in a fun and displayed his Black Ash crafts she made. She even gardens and trying to live hour early so they wouldn’t festive environment” to basketry skills alongside his shared a story about how the more natural. In my opinion, miss the show as others get the local children and wife, Sandy Roth who also women in her family would we’ve become too dependent gathered around at the end to their families involved by displayed her Quill basketry. do the hunting, skinning, on the easy things in life and take pictures. providing fun hands-on Throughout the day, there cleaning, cooking, and many younger generations Great job to everyone who activities. were many ethnic arts and planting of their own food for don’t know what it means to participated and for those in One activity is provided by crafts, and exhibitions that survival and how she passed work hard (including myself). the area next year, stop by and a local teacher who does the displayed educational and those techniques down to her The cultural festival also check out all of the different moccasin game, brought to cultural awareness from own children. had many entertainment vendors, ethnic food, and him originally by the local around the world. With that being said, it events throughout the day other cultural exhibitions.

(Left) Ho-Chunk singers and dancers performed for the 2012 Cultural Festival. (Middle) Emcee Elliott Funmaker and granddaughter Des- tiny. (Right) Chris Roth exhibits his Black Ash baskets and tools. The Ho-Chunk Values comparison test Forrest Funmaker newspaper called the Tribal would combine these values kids coming into manhood Staff Writer Observer. They call them the through story. I remember the or womanhood. These didn’t There must be a feeling Seven Grandfathers and use people who taught me would cross. Men stayed away from many elders get that make them as a teaching model for always use story with these women things, and women them stop in their tracks, look their people. elements. ‘We should learn were taught that men had their around the community, and The Hocak Worak wanted this [insert value] from this ways. However, what was shake their heads. They must to fi nd out whether Ho-Chunk story’, they would say,” he always said is that we had to think, “That wouldn’t have values could be termed the points to the paper. make up our own minds to be happened in my day.” same way. Gordon’s response Thunder continued, “If we Indian at all. It doesn’t make There seems to be a to what some of them meant all just learned these values at sense if you cannot live these disconnect going on between to Ho-Chunk people were home, we wouldn’t need jails ways. Lastly, we pay homage the elders, parents, and youth, very educational. The result or social workers. In the older to those who keep things the that involve the old Ho-Chunk was a brilliant analysis times, our ciporokes were way they have always been. values. Some might argue on the following “Seven sometimes small and round They never change things for they are not being passed Grandfathers” values: or they could be longer with the sake of changing. Through down due to many factors. 1. Wisdom 5. Honesty two or three families in them. the centuries, we never tried Ho-Chunk elder Gordon Some say, “Ho-Chunk culture 2. Love 6. Humility These are the places where to change what was told to us. Thunder is supposed to change.” 3. Respect 7. Truth we were supposed to learn all That was the respect we gave However, there are those 4. Bravery these values. Like being in the to those that came before us.” who believe the opposite Translating what they meant womb, the mother would take and say, “these are not our one by one into Ho-Chunk, care of us. Our homes are the HO-CHUNK NATION ways.” There appears to be he said, “Yep, everyone needs same way.” a confusion going on about wisdom.” Thunder was asked how SHELTER PROVIDERS NEEDED what Ho-Chunk values may “Love, but you can’t just this would affect leadership. The Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Social Services Shel- or may not be. say you love something…like “They taught us to be leaders ter is open for referrals and emergency housing for those Recently there was a break eating. It has to be specifi c.” through this way. We would affected by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as- in at the District 1 Community He paused a moment and be able to act in a good way sault, and stalking. Center by some Ho-Chunk looked again at the list, using these values. It was a We are looking for Shelter providers to assist as needed youth who stole money. There “Respect is probably the quest for these skills so we with day, overnightHO-CHUNK and weekend NATION SHELTER coverage PROVIDERS at NEEDED the Shelter. is also a tribal legislator who number one value on here. could handle ourselves and The hours vary from Sunday – Saturday…. pleaded guilty to taking a Honesty, Humility and Truth our spirits. This was a skill we Qualifi cations: bribe for personal gain. So all seem to go together Ho- needed to develop,” he said. • 18 years old what kind of values did they Chunk way,” he explained. “The next step was to • Submit Shelter provider application learn? Did they learn their Thunder then refl ected recognize our talents and • Sign service provider contract values from school, parents, again and did a real Ho-chunk really see what gifts we had. • Complete background check (Mandatory) TV, or friends? Whatever the analysis. “After respect,” he This would be shown to us • Proof of valid driver license/insurance (Mandatory) case may be, these actions do said, “we follow wikigos. It’s when we used our talent in a • Able to attend free trainings not go along with the basic the order of things and this is good way. People would give • Able to shadow Shelter Advocate for 4 hours prior to Ho-Chunk value system. how life is conducted. When you praise for such things,” beginning For a crash course, Gordon you think about these things, he said. • Shelter Provider stipends are available Thunder was shown a list they have their place. You can Thunder then spoke about Any questions please call:Domestic Violence Program: of seven values used by see why they are important. recognition, “The other part Black River Falls- 715-284-2622 x 5101 or x 5135 the Anishnabek in their However, it seems Ho-Chunks here is recognition, especially House of Wellness- 888-552-7889 x5623 June 1, 2012 NEWS PAGE 5 Labor Department offers National Roofi ng Contractors Association Training to tribal members Marlon WhiteEagle what TERO wanted taught Staff Writer and how long to cover Ho-Chunk Nation Labor the material. Kedrowski Department held a roofi ng continued, “Each area needed training that was instructed a differing levels of time to by the National Roofi ng properly instruct, so we had to Contractors Association limit the scope of the training personnel, Chuck Scislo and itself. There’s a separate Bill Steinmetz, to provide certifi cate the attendees participants with industry can also test for called standard material. The four CertainTeed Master Shingle and a half day training was Installer’s Certifi cation. We customized to cover important give them time to study on topics when working their own with the installation in the roofi ng industry. manual; then they can take Nicholas Kedrowski, Tribal a fi fty question online exam Employment Rights Director, to qualify as Master Shingle said, “I was searching for Installer. They need to score someone or some company 47 or more points to pass.” to provide roofi ng training The trainers and participants in anticipation of the Elder enjoyed the dedicated time Roofi ng project. We are now to learn the different aspects an Institutional member of the covered. John Climer NRCA. We joined because said, “We got a general the cost of membership was understanding of concepts Graduates of the National Roofi ng Contractor Association training: (front) Chuck not very large and we saved a about roof systems, material, Scislo, Ernest La Mere, Barry Saul, Doran Goodbear (back) Kric Pettibone, Turhan great deal more on the cost of assessments, basic repair Gates, Harold Hill, Wallace Greendeer, Isaiah Funmaker, Bill Steinmetz, Timothy this training.” methods, and safety. Our King, Wesley Cloud. The TERO Commission trainers were very personable agreed with Kedrowski in and professional. The hands the tradecraft for which we enjoyed the students and and possibly a cement fi nisher becoming a member of the on training made it easy to signed up for. I would like indicated that they would pre-apprenticeship training. NRCA. Since late 2011, understand the new concepts to express my gratitude to really like to come back if we For non-construction, we are TERO began looking for and roofi ng vocabulary. There the 477 and TERO programs were in need in the future. It looking to hold a Personal participants to fi ll a class. were no “dumb questions. for collaborating and was a very good experience Care Assistant training for Kedrowski said, “We placed They were very experienced presenting this opportunity. all the way around.” in home type care and team ads in the Hocak Worak and in the roofi ng industry and On graduation day, we were The Labor Department is building and communication talked directly with our clients they gave me confi dence and awarded with our certifi cates working hard in planning series of workshops with to see who was interested in encouragement to apply what of completion, tool belts, and other useful trainings for Western Technical College. doing the training. Joining they taught me about the gift cards. It was a big step tribal members and Ho- The team building and the NRCA, we were able roofi ng industry.” for me, and it has given me Chunk Nation employees. communication series will be to get customized training. Isaiah Funmaker said, “The another tool in my tool belt Kedrowski said, “We are offered to departments within The participants received classroom gave us better advancing myself in this life.” working to provide not only the Ho-Chunk Nation. We a certifi cate that conveyed insight into compatibility, Kedrowski said, “The construction related trainings, are also getting ready to offer they received instruction on longevity, and conducting trainers were very vocal about but also offi ce oriented ones Customer Service program specifi c material from the our own inspections which their experience here. They as well. For construction, for internal and external use, NRCA.” was a graded event at the end raved about the hospitality we are looking at a potential resume writing, interviewing The training syllabus was of the week. The hands on of the Ho-Chunk Nation and welding, CNC course, a skills, phone/offi ce etiquette, developed by determining portion let us get a feel for the facilities provided. They Trans/Road Crew training, and general soft skills.” Milwaukee Branch Offi ce to be remodeled Marlon WhiteEagle on fee simple land in an is an offi ce that is passed Staff Writer urban area, serves 344 tribal through if you enter the back The Ho-Chunk Nation members in the Milwaukee door of the building. So the Legislature recently approved area. back will be more accessible. $300,000.00 to remodel the Carol Rockman, Planning The building houses Youth Milwaukee Branch Offi ce. Department, said, “The Services, the Branch Offi ce, The roof, interior, and HVAC interior walls will be redone and Language. We are in will all be remodeled. The to reroute offi ces for better the process of getting a branch offi ce, which is located work fl ow. Currently, there contractor.” Luke Georgeson, Ho- Chunk Nation Commercial Construction Administrator, evaluated the building on March 28 to ensure remodel was feasible. The building was formerly a medical supply store and was Milwaukee Branch Offi ce remodel project will include purchased by the Ho-Chunk a new roof, interior, and HVAC. Nation in May 1998. Gerogeson reports, “The interior of the building is The air conditioning units not able to gain access to the dated and mismatched. The are old and mismatched, and crawl space or basement; the roof is leaking currently. The newer units will be more foundation was not inspected. staff at the Branch Offi ce effi cient. The duct work It would be benefi cial to see had already received bids needs to be cleaned and fully if the possible before a fi nal to replace the existing roof. connected, as conditioned air decision is made.” There are three glass block doesn’t run through all the Rockman said, “It is nice windows left in the building duct work in the fl oor and to have a Maintenance that should be replaced.” ceiling. Electrical wiring Department that has the The report recommends is messy and not labeled expertise to fi x building having any unnecessary correctly. Attic vents allow defi ciencies. When a penetrations in the roof rain to enter the wall cavity. contractor is secured, the removed before installing Georgeson’s report concludes, plan consists of a move to the new membrane and to “The team feels that the a temporary location for a Chimney and old air intake will be removed during building is in good structural couple months while the the remodeling, back entrance to the branch offi ce remove a large old air intake or exhaust box from the roof. condition and would be sound remodeling is done.” will get needed repairs. choice for remodel. We were PAGE 6 NEWS Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 1, 2012 Tom Jones achieves tenure at UW Madison Art Department Forrest Funmaker compilation of photographs of these projects has deep Staff Writer taken by Charles Van Schaick metaphorical dilemmas with Tom Jones, photographer, from 1879 to 1942. He hopes American Indian art. has reached an academic this new book will capture The fi rst project investigates milestone achieving tenure at the essence of this unique Ho- how Indian artists want to the University of Wisconsin Chunk art form. be known strictly as artists Madison. Seven years ago The idea behind tenure is a while using Native American Tom Jones began as a lecturer permanent position that will themes and symbols from teaching photography within provide academic freedom, their heritage to promote the Art Department. He has long-term employment and themselves. He states, “The taught there ever since 2006 benefi ts from developing artists themselves don’t want as an Assistant Professor a long record of work. to be classifi ed as “Indian within the graphics faculty. Tom Jones embodies all artists” for some reason. During that same time, he of these qualities and then He fi nds this attitude in art also developed a professional some. On his website, somewhat strange, especially career with numerous exhibits tomjoneshochunk.com his with the use of culture. He and works displayed at curriculum vitae list his many photographed bottoms of various venues around the awards from grants and shows plastic Indian toys to show U.S. with some international he has done since 1982. their abstract designs and exhibits in Buenos Aires, He loves teaching. In an how identity genocide may be Argentina, Canada, and Italy. interview on the department going on above that world. “Man, it feels good to reach website, Jones talks about The second project is series that next step of recognition. the integrity of art and what of pictures of “wannabees” Now I can take some time he wants students to learn. within the Rendezvous off,” he laughs. “No, I’m He wants them be great culture. Some have American not kidding. I am taking a technicians fi rst, how to Indian heritage and some sabbatical from my position develop photographs in a lab, do not. Some of the pictures and doing a project on then become artists second. can be quite disturbing to Ho-Chunk baskets.” Jones He sees this as an essential American Indian eyes. It’s remarked. “I want to do step in every photographer’s almost as they are making another book on the different development. He enjoys the fun of Indian people, but at Ho-Chunk tribal member, Tom Jones, photographer types of Ho-Chunk baskets Department at UW Madison the same, they take what they and faculty member at UW-madison recieves tenure. with photographs.” He was because there are three do so serious that the intent surprised the baskets at the American Indian faculty may blow away some diehard Executive Building were people on staff making a traditional beliefs. gone. He said, “Now, I’ll have difference in the art world. The third project looks at trail” symbols used by motels, the commodifi cation state to fi nd where they went.” Three of his recent American Indian images and arrowhead motifs on doors of Indian art in mainstream Jones recently worked projects are: I am Indian art used to sell the Wisconsin and signs, and the shocking society. In the end, his family on a coffee table book with First and Artist Second • Dells as a tourist destination. totem pole surrounded by pop gives him Kudos on his new over 300 photographs called Encountering Cultures • There are some classic machines, which depicts much tenure status. “People of Big Voice,” a “Native” Commodity. Each pictures of the “end of the about what has happened to Special Veteran honoree Tracy Pecore This year’s honorees were our May pow-wow a while Editor JR Holmes - Potawatomi, back and when I would go On May 18, Ho-Chunk Jason Jackson - Potwatomi, to the Baraga Pow-wow. I Vietnam Veteran Paul Cloud Albany Potts - Lac du knew Paul, his brothers, and was given a special honoree Flambeau Ojibwe, Virgil members of the Lake Delton plaque at the Gathering of Loomsfoot, Kewaunee Indian drum group for some time. I Warriors pow-wow held at the Community from Michigan, met Paul at a pow-wow with Menominee Nation Woodland and Paul Cloud from the Ho- his wife and have helped him Bowl in Keshena. Chunk Nation. when a feather was dropped For the past nine years, Martin mentioned each one and we just became good Menominee Nation Veteran’s and commented on how they friends.” Association member Wes helped him, as both a dancer All honorees are not given Martin hosts an honoring and military vet. “I had advance notice of the event event recognizing those that belonged to the Potawatomi and surprised the day it takes have helped him personally, vets group for about 15 years place. “I contact persons through his powwow life, with Jason and JR , I’ve been close to them and seek a and through his veteran life. dancing with Albany for picture of them in military “I have honored both civil about 12 years, and Virgil or pow-wow regalia,” said and military persons,” said and I knew the Kewaunee Martin. Martin. Vets group since they came to

Military Appreciation Day at the Dane County Fair Thursday, July 19, 2012 • 11:00am until 11:00pm Come enjoy the Fair and help say “thank you” to all military families! In honor of their service, all Armed Forces personnel (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Reserves, National Guard members and veterans) and their immediate family members will receive free admis- sion to the Fair on Military Appreciation Day. Come see and experience the military equipment, special exhibits and fun activities!

Alliant Energy Center Ho-Chunk Vietnam Veteran, Paul Cloud, special hon- 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, Wisconsin oree and recieves plaque. June 1, 2012 ATHLETICS PAGE 7 Phenom Koenig lights up NY2LA AAU Basketball Tourney Forrest Funmaker off pretty fast. Koenig seems weight loss from an infection consistent and fundamentally Staff Writer to have some problems early while he had his tonsils taken sound he is with his court Milwaukee, WI. There is though. He’s being covered out. He lost 15 pounds of lean vision. With lightning speed, a tension in the air as the essentially full court man muscle and his conditioning he takes the ball, fakes a pass, NY2LA Swish and Dish to man. He makes some became weak during that drives the lane and dishes Basketball tourney gets necessary adjustments with layoff. He also tore a ligament with consistency. Sometimes underway at Homestead High some dribbling displays here in his thumb last season and he catches his own players School. Bronson Koenig’s and there to keep his opponent was sidelined after eight off guard. He doesn’t get team, The Wisconsin Swing, off balance. The defense can’t games. mad though, he just keeps it takes the fl oor against a strong get a read where he’s going Many have probably seen real and works his defense. Chicago D Rose Team in this next. At one point, he passes some great players at March It’s an awesome display. “B” AAU classic seeding game. to the corner, drives the lane, Madness on CBS. But only fi nally catches his breath and Ho-Chunk high school gets the pass back and takes 17 years old, Koenig is a fi nishes the game strong with baller Koenig, nationally three guys to the hole for a combination of Steve Nash, 18 points and 9 assists and ranked 14th overall by lay up. Later he dishes some John Stockton and JJ Redick. doesn’t miss at the free throw ESPN’s 2013 top point no look passes or lobs to his Bronson checks back into line. In the end, they mercy guards, is a prodigy that teammates in the middle who game. The Swing start their Team D Rose 79 - 58 with Bronson Koenig, future only a few in the elite rank fi nish with open shots. run. “B” has been in this 3:41 left remaining in the badger at UW-Madison. of H.S. basketball can really Koenig seems tired though. situation before. He has a state second half. appreciate. Bronson, or “B” as He motions for the coach to basketball title under his belt Bo Ryan, head coach of the “they were up ten with seven his teammates call him, just take him out. He sits on the with Aquinas High School in Wisconsin Badgers, attended minutes to play.” plays basketball at a higher bench with his head down, La Crosse, Wisconsin. “He’s nearly every one of his AAU Bronson will have a busy level. His father, Paul Koenig, trying to get his breath. “I pretty cool under pressure. games last summer to recruit summer. He will be attending says, “If you really watch him couldn’t breathe out there His teammates know he’s the him over the likes of Division the NBA’s top 100 camp. As play, he’s like a composer. at fi rst. I was trying to work leader of this team,” says his 1 basketball powerhouses well, he will possibly attend He can set people up or he through it, but it wasn’t assistant coach. At halftime, Duke, North Carolina, Kansas the Chris Paul CP3 camp can take over a game himself. working,” he said. The Swing The Wisconsin Swing led by and Virginia in his sophomore where many top pro scouts He’s that good.” His nani, are up ten when he leaves seven points. year. Bronson now has verbal evaluate up and coming Ethel Funmaker, is proud with thirteen minutes to go in In the second half, Koenig commitment to his home state talent. The NY2LA Tourney of her son being nationally the half. Within fi ve minutes, starts strong. He dazzles the institution at UW Madison. put together a mix tape of his recognized. “The talent at Cliff Alexander and Team D crowd with a string of no look The Wisconsin Swing lost different games that weekend these tournaments is so high,” Rose make a comeback. They passes. He works crossovers the title game by 2 points to titled “Bronson Koenig – she says, “his team usually are down by three points with that nearly break ankles. He TP Elite with a last second Most complete PG 2013” on wins.” 3:15 left on the clock. Koenig breezes in with short jumpers. shot. “They should have won youtube.com, so check it out This night the Swing start is still recovering from severe What’s astounding is how that game,” says Paul Koenig, and see what I saw.

WhiteEagle helps Witt-Birn Lady Chargers 4x400 Relay Team set a new school record Marlon WhiteEagle record for the 4x400 relay is remembered Erica ran the Staff Writer 4:10:94. Two hundredth of 4x400 relay last year, so I Erica WhiteEagle, a a second was enough to set a thought she’d do well on this freshman at Wittenberg- new record. relay team. When they broke Birnanwood High School, Erica is the daughter of the school record, it was was part of the 4x400 Relay Deforest WhiteEagle Jr. and the fi rst time this team ran Team for the Lady Chargers Christina Littlewolf. She together.” Track team that recently broke said, “The fi rst thing I felt Balliett said, “Erica works a school record. The previous when we all learned we broke hard, but is almost too quiet record was set at the Medford the school record is this is so and needs to bust out. Before Sectional Meet in 2007 with unbelievable! I felt so excited, the record breaking race, I a time of 4:10:96. The new and also proud of our 4 by 4 asked her to step it up. She team. We practiced so hard to usually runs a 1:05 or 1:06 for get where we are now and we her 400 meter time. I asked just wanted to run at our full her to step up and cut two potential.” seconds off her usual time. “Erica is primarily running She turned out a 1:03 time the 300 meter hurdles, open when the record was broken.” Erica WhiteEagle with her teammates on the Witt-Birn 400 meters, and 100 meter Coach Balliett told her the Lady Charger track team. hurdles,” said her coach, Mike words and time she needed to Balliett. He explained, “Most hear to make it happen. a state title in La Crosse. Conference Champions. of the season, members of The 4x400 relay team Balliett said, “If they do well Congratulations to Erica Erica WhiteEagle runs her the track team are focusing placed fourth at the Medford Friday, they’ll race again on and her 4x400 relay team. leg of the 4x400 in 1:03 to on their individual events. Sectionals to qualify for Saturday.” The Wittenburg- Run hard and good luck at break a school record in About halfway through the State. On June 1, they will Birnamwood boys and State. the event. season, things settle down. I be running for a chance at girls track team are their PAGE 8 MEMORIAL DAY POW WOW Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 1, 2012 Our fallen soldiers remembered Tracy Pecore their way around the bleach- Onlookers Editor ers and into the powwow are- watch as On Monday, May 28, Veter- na, all veterans followed and Flags are ans from the US Army, Navy, made a grand entrance into raised. Marines, Air Force, National the arena as the US Flags fl ew Guard, and Coast Guard ful- briskly in the wind. Veterans fi lled their duty once again at fi lled the edge of the powwow the Andrew Blackhawk Pow- arena and were invited to in- wow grounds located in Black troduce themselves. At noon, River Falls by helping raise introductions were paused to fl ags of deceased veterans. bring the fl ags to full mast. Starting at 10am sharp, The day wasn’t raining with members of Ho-Chunk Na- thunder and lightning like on tion drum groups gracefully Saturday, temperatures were sang the Flag song as many not a blistering 90 degree onlookers stood in silence mark like on Sunday, nor watching over 100 veteran’s was it humid; there were blue fl ags being raised to Half- skies, a nice cool breeze, and Mast. They raised them to a good day to raise fl ags and Full-Mast at noon. Many shed remember those that sacrifi ced tears, some stood silent, and their lives for us; followed by others smiled knowing their a 21 gun salute and playing of Getting ready to raise fl ags at the 2012 Memorial family member’s fl ag was be- taps. Day traditional powwow. ing raised on Memorial Day. As the day was just begin- The fl ags were hoisted ning, over 100 veterans sat sault amphibian battalion, 1st quickly to full-staff and low- (with many still standing), Marine Division, paid respect ered to half mast, as the four around the dance arena as to the elders by thanking all service songs were then ren- they had the opportunity to those who were present and dered. As the singers made share their story. Sergeant was thankful for the beautiful Marcus Carriaga, weather we were having. He Marine Corps also thanked Boye Ladd and Veteran who the Ho-Chunk drum groups served in Iraq for singing all of the service and Afghanistan songs. thanked all of the As Emcee and Ho-Chunk Vietnam Veterans Veteran Boye Ladd made his who have always round, he also spoke about been supportive how we honor our veterans of the younger through song and dance. He Captain Kirk veterans. He said, “Upon their return, the Hopinkah salut- said, “Coming warriors would prepare them- ing the US Flag home, I know selves as they came into the as others show how hard it was circle; some would cut their respect and when they came hair, some would notch their place their hand home and I have feathers or paint their feath- over their heart. a lot of respect ers, again earning the right to for them.” come into the circle. We, as Others honored Ho-Chunk people, honor our their chokas, like veterans.” the late Ebineazer After everyone had a Hall who served chance to say a few words, in the US Army. with some shedding tears to Jeff Harrison, US help move forward, the four Marine Corps, service songs were rendered 4th Platoon Bravo again. Throughout the day, Company, 3rd as- many family songs were sung, smiles and laughs were shared Saluting at Half-Mast. amongst family and friends, but most importantly, we paid tribute to our fallen warriors.

Words cannot express enough in Flags raised to Full-Mast. remembrance of our fallen Ho-Chunk singers make their way around the powwow grounds and lead our warriors as Flags veterans into the dance arena as they render the four service songs. are raised. June 1, 2012 MEMORIAL DAY POW WOW PAGE 9 2012 Moccasin champs

Tracy Pecore place Sunday morning and again. It makes me proud of Editor lasted two hours. these teams who are keeping This year’s moccasin game “It was a bad day for the culture alive here in Ho- contestants played rain or Straight Shot, their drum Chunk land.” shine. Luckily they were was fl at and it was humid. A few of the rules for this under a tent to keep dry un- The fi nal score was Moss year’s moccasin game stated less they were sweatin’ under RV 6 horses, Straight Shot men only, must be 14 years pressure. 2 horses. Enough cannot be old, and no women. Garvin With only three teams this said for The Stroke, they put said, “This game is very old, year, registration began Satur- a valiant effort in but they and is seldom played, and day at high noon to begin play just couldn’t put it together,” there are rules to this game; at 2pm sharp. Sometimes said Garvin, who went on to some of the symbolism is still there just aren’t enough hours say, “I would like to thank present and should be adhered in a day to fi nish what you the pow-wow committee for to. It’s not a child’s game, started. With that being said, asking me to be the judge of and in today’s society old the Championship game took the moccasin tournament once time rules should apply to our traditional games because it keeps us unique.” Garvin went on to say, “Actually moccasin is a man’s game. In some of the pho- “The Stroke” team members wait for the opposing tograph’s we have, men are team to choose wisely. playing this game and it has always been a given rulethat if you were to ask any older explained to me I was told “Straight Shot” with James person you would most likely this is a man’s game. Other Blackdeer, Levi Winneshiek, hear ‘that’s what they do’.” people have said teach this Ken “Jack” Basswood, and Another point that was game to the children. But for Lohman Cloud. First Place brought to Garvin’s atten- myself I have a diffi cult time went to “Moss RV” with tion were some elements in explaining to people this is Larry Walker, Brady Two the game that pertain to men. something you just don’t do. Bears, Roger Littlegeorge Jr., He said, “You have an age Customs, tradition’s of the and Corey Hindsley. requirement of 14 years old. Ho-Chunk people are leaving Congratulations to all of This was also brought to my us as a people.” the players. Maybe next year attention by an older man of Third place went to “The we’ll see some Ladies of the the Nation who is no longer Stroke” with Curtis Red- Nation playing the women’s here. Sometimes I am asked bird, Eli Youngthunder, Kyle game called Kansu. “Straight Shot” player “Jack” hides the bullet as Ira to teach moccasin to school Garvin, and Dan Youngthun- Anderson watches fi ercely. children, after this game was der, Jr. Second place went to Memorial Day Pow Wow

The arena is fi lled as Sunday’s Grand Entry takes place with over 300 dancers

Powwow Staff (L-R) Elliott Funmaker, Boye Ladd, and Paul Cloud.

Offi ce of the President dance counter clockwise with the newly presented Eagle feather staff from the Mitchell Redcloud Marine Corps Detachment.

CiCi Bigjohn and her baby still smiling in the 90 degree weather. Bearheart singers try to stay cool under their shade. Go Pack Go!

The last three Veteran’s dance special that took place on Sunday. After three songs these guys did great Weather wasn’t looking too good for the weekend and enjoy some cold water. and delayed the fi rst grand entry to 7pm on Saturday. PAGE 10 TOMAH - AWARENESS Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 1, 2012 2012 Tomah Diversity Week Submitted by C-Ann Cleveland, EJ Snowball, Littlegeorge, Hijajaiga- Coordinator – Teacher. Art Contest: Cleveland, Title VII Indian Marty Ybarra, Ashley Randi Rae Greendeer, 5) Our Sponsors – Tomah Head start – Grade 2 Ed. Coordinator-Teacher Decora, Barb Smith and Hocakk Hit’ega-Keith Local Indian Education 1st Place – Spring Is Here On behalf of the students Michelle Winneshiek Bedeau Jr and Kunu Committee, Tomah Area by Jolani Lujan and parents, thank you for 3) Mini Pow-wows – Blue Xunuga-Ryan Greendeer. School District and TASD 2nd Place – Bears Wear Red supporting the Tomah Area Wing Singers: Koonzie Thank you to our mini Title VII Program. by Anthony Smith School District students, Decorah, Ashley Decorah, pow-wows chaperones 3rd Place – Dino Loves grades Headstart-12, in Wade Blackdeer, Brett –Bonnie Bird, Wilbert Frybread Contestants: Underpants by Vanicia celebrating their annual Blackdeer Jr., Gerald Cleveland, Dana DeBoer, 1st Place – Christian Scarce, Blackhawk-Schwartz Diversity Week, May 7-11, Pemberton, Justice Sam Falcon, Hilary Green, Coach himself and Maria Grades 3-5 2012. We would also like to Blackhawk; (MC) Quentin Sharon Green, Faye White Blackhawk 1st Place – Indian Village thank the many people who Thundercloud; Dancers: and Marty Ybarra. 2nd Place – Ryan Decora, by Savanah Blackhawk assisted in the activities this Jason Bird, Victor Bird, Thank you to the head Coach Leland Bird 2nd Place – Native by week: David Cleveland, Donavan dancers this year: Donavan 3rd Place – Emily Azalea Roberts 1) Artisans – Bonnie Bird, Collins, Gianteo Jefferson, Collins and Zamantha Blackdeer, Coach Sharon 3rd Place – Mother’s Day Heidi Bird, Katelyn Tahlin Jefferson, Katelyn Funmaker. Green by Mya Estebo Bird, Josie Cleveland, Bird, Emily Blackdeer, Thank you to Marty 4th Place – Robert Miles, Grades 6-8 Fletcher Collins, Sarah Jaleigh Blackdeer, Falcon, our faithful bus Coach Heidi Miles 1st Place – Wiz Khalife by Cooper, Andrea Estebo, Kathy Blackdeer, Layla driver for all these years! 5th Place – Shila Christian Scarce Mya Estebo, Zamantha Blackdeer, Priscilla We sure appreciate it. Pemberton, Coach Myra Jo 2nd Place – Bazinga Pillow Funmaker, Kjetil Garvin, Cleveland, Andrea 4) Local Indian Education Pemberton by Alaughn St. Germaine Eliza Green, Kayleen Davis, Andrea Estebo, Committee Offi cers, 6th Place – Gerald 3rd Place – Flower Rose by Hall, Terry Lujan, Mya Estebo, Zamantha Parents, Grandparents & Pemberton, Coach Myra Jo Victor Bird Funmaker, Lizette Community Members – Pemberton Shila Pemberton, Willa Grades 9-12 Redcloud, EJ Snowball, Goucher, Meleejah Penny Ybarra-Chairperson; 7th Place – Mya Estebo, Greendeer, Payton Rapp Hilary Green, Vice Coach Sharon Green 1st Place – HoChunk Youth Michelle Winneshiek, by Shila Pemberton Penny Ybarra, Shane and Lorraina Thompson Chairperson; Becky Albert Thank you to all the and Julia Wakefi eld. Thank -Treasurer; Marty Ybarra students who entered the 2nd Place – Music Is the Yellowcloud, Eli Light to Life by Billy Scarce Youngthunder you to the HoChunk & Staff from the Tomah contest; all the frybread was Daycare staff for bringing Youth & Learning Center; eaten with our delicious 3rd Place – HoChunk 2) Art/Frybread Contest Pottery by Kayleen Hall Judges – Wilbert the children to dance: C-Ann Cleveland, Title Indian taco dinner. Ahupahaiga-Naomi VII Indian Education

Captions from left to right: 1) Bonnie Bird shows Sabrina Scarce how to make a paxge earring. 2) Shila Pemberton won fi rst place for her canvas painting entitled “Tomah Youth”. 3) Sharon Green coached Mya Estebo and Emily Blackdeer for the frybread contest. 4) Kayleen Hall and Shila Pemberton assisted Penny Ybarra make 700+ frybread for the Middle School HoChunk Village Day. 5) Wiha Pemberton assisted her Nunu in making frybread. 6) Here are some of the Tomah dancers getting ready for Grand Entry. 7) Our 2012 Diversity Week Dance Troupe. 8) Christian Scarce, fi rst place winner, coached himself in making his batch of bread. 9) Our 2012 Frybread Contest win- ners: L-R) Christian Scarce, Ryan Decora, Gerald Pemberton, Shila Pemberton, Robert Miles, Mya Estebo. Kneeling – Emily Blackdeer. Congratulations Leighlani National Junior Honor Society recipient On May 15, thirteen year old School in Illinois. Proud parents are yarn and popsicle sticks. She also Leighlani Yazzie was one of 25 Aaron and Jocelyn Yazzie who said, plays softball, basketball, volleyball, candidates chosen to be inducted into “We’re very proud of her.” Proud and band where she played the oboe the National Junior Honor Society Grandparents on her father’s side and clarinet. Leighlani is also a (NJHS), a well-known organization are Anthony and MaryAnn Yazzie. school mentor. that recognizes high school and Proud Grandparents on her mother’s At such a young age, Leighlani middle school students. “I was more side are Eugene Yellowhorse and already knows that she wants to go than happy, excited and speechless Alice Tsosie. to Oxford University in England when I heard the awesome news,” said For three quarters of the school because they are one of the best Leighlani. year, Leighlani held a 4.0 grade point schools; to become a Zoologist and The four primary characteristics average. Prior to that, she had always an Oceanologist. In her teen years, that NJHS emphasizes include been either on the High Honors, or the she’d like to work at Six Flags Great scholarship, service, leadership, Principals List. “The National Junior America. character and citizenship. To meet Honor Society felt that she would be She says it meant a lot to her and the scholarship requirement, students an excellent candidate so they sent her that it means she will have a bright Proud National Junior Honor must have achieved a grade point an invitation letter where she wrote future. She says she is certain that Society recipient, Leighlani average of at least 3.0 on a standard all her accomplishments and wrote a anyone who puts their mind and hard Yazzie. 4.0 scale. Individual schools can one page essay on why she would like work into a goal, they can accomplish decide to elect members with a to be a part of the NJHS and based on it. “A lot of people motivate me. higher minimum grade point average. that, she was accepted,” said proud Peers, elders, adults, and children that To all of our young Ho-Chunk Individual schools can also set their mom, Jocelyn. are either closely related to me or just youth, “Keep on trying and if you own standards for measuring service, On her free time, some of people I see that have bright futures; keep trying, good things will come leadership, character and citizenship. Leighlani’s hobbies are playing especially my parents,” said Leighlani. out of your future life, and Don’t do Currently in 7th grade, Leighlani video games, caring for animals, and She also respects and looks up to her drugs!” said Leigh lani. attends the John T. Magee Middle drawing/making God’s eyes out of higher power more than anything. June 1, 2012 NEWS PAGE 11 U.N. Special Rapportuer updates U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Marlon WhiteEagle provides an opportunity, examined cases of alleged and indigenous people will He concluded by saying, Staff Writer fi rst, for contributing to the violations of human rights continue to be vulnerable “The Declaration provides a Since March 2008, James development of measures of indigenous people in to serious abuses of their new ground for understanding Anaya, a Regents Professor for the direct participation of Israel, Thailand, Malaysia, individual and collective the status and rights of at the University of Arizona, indigenous people in United Peru, the United States of human rights.” indigenous peoples, upon has been serving as the U.N. Nations meetings; second, for America, Mexico, Ethiopia, Anaya plans to launch which the legal doctrines Special Rapportuer on the advancing greater and more Bolivia, Finland, Canada, an online forum to submit of conquest and discovery right of indigenous people by concerted efforts with the Guatemala, Chile, Costa Rica, information for indigenous must discarded as a basis for appointment from the U.N. U.N. system to promote the France, and Brazil. He has people and communities with decision making by judicial Human Rights Council. He rights of indigenous peoples; just completed his visits to hope of gathering specifi c and other authorities. While recently gave his annual third, for promoting action at Argentina and the U.S., and information on extractive I made this statement in report to the U.N. Permanent the national and local levels a report will be presented industries. Then he will the context of the United Forum on Indigenous Issues to secure the realization of to the U.N.’s Human Rights analyze empirical information States, it applies equally to and completed a visit to indigenous peoples’ rights; Council in September. He’ll on specifi c examples to curb countries where indigenous indigenous people of the U.S. and fourth, for celebrating also be visiting Namibia, the extraction of natural peoples are found around the In September 2007, the indigenous peoples and their Canada, and in several Asian resources on indigenous world. Our challenge is to United Nations adopted the contributions worldwide.” countries before his mandate lands. enter into a new era, one in Declaration on the Rights Anaya is working with the is complete. Anaya directed his which the lingering effects of of Indigenous People with United Nations Educational, Anaya has distributed a speech toward the theme the doctrine of discovery do 144 in favor, 4 against Scientifi c and Cultural questionnaire to indigenous of the Permanent Forums, not continue to be felt, and and 11 abstentions. The Organization to develop peoples, governments, which was the Doctrine of indigenous peoples thrive and Declarations, though policy on indigenous people, businesses, and other key Discovery. He said, “I have are valued with the countries not legally binding in to include representatives stakeholders that deal with observed persistent painful which they live.” international law, intends to of the World Heritage indigenous people and legacies of the use of the In his visit to the United have government work with Centre. He holds meetings communities. Anaya said, doctrine of discovery to States, Anaya spent twelve indigenous people to address with indigenous people and “The responses revealed justify ignoring the presence days visiting tribes in global issues by protecting organizations most days. a clear understanding of indigenous peoples and Washington D.C., Arizona, individual and collective He said, “I am committed of the negative, even their rights. It is clear that Alaska, Oregon, Washington rights of indigenous peoples’ to examining all cases that catastrophic, impacts on the colonial era doctrine of State, South Dakota, and culture, resources, and land. are brought to my attention. indigenous peoples. Many discovery, when coupled Oklahoma on reservations and The Declaration has forty-six I would like to remind governments underscored with related doctrines of in urban settings. He also met Articles designed to protect indigenous peoples and the key importance of conquest and European racial with various state offi cials and obligates governments organizations that, even extractive activities on superiority, was a driving and members of the Obama to fulfi ll indigenous rights, without face-to-face meetings indigenous people’s land as force for atrocities committed Administration. No members outlines the role of the U.N., or country visit. I routinely it relates to their economies. against indigenous peoples on of Congress met with him. and do not limit greater consider and in appropriate Many governments have a global scale, with ongoing Anaya believes rights. Australia, New cases act upon the information demonstrated an awareness consequences for today. reconciliation is needed Zealand, Canada, and the that is submitted to me in of the need to protect the This doctrine shamefully before progress can be made. U.S. were the four to oppose writing.” He continued, rights of indigenous people, persists in the jurisprudence The call to recognize tribal the Declaration, but have “In Peru, my involvement but a lack of consensus of national judicial systems sovereignty is nationwide. He since endorsed it. The four all took place in the context of about the extent of states’ and in many of the domestic said, “Securing the rights of have their origins as colonies discussions around a new duties concerning resource laws and regulatory regimes indigenous peoples to their of the United Kingdom and regulation to supplement extraction and the means that affect indigenous people. lands is of central importance have large non-indigenous an already existing law on of ensuring protection of The doctrine infected the to indigenous peoples’ socio- immigrant majorities and consultation with indigenous indigenous rights. The perceptions and outlooks of economic development, self- small remnant indigenous people; in Brazil, it took place regulatory framework majority societies in relation determination, and cultural populations. in the context of a conference regarding indigenous to indigenous peoples. The integrity.” The need for Working as a Special convened by the government rights are insuffi cient or feeling of superiority on the the U.N. Declaration on the Rapportuer, Anaya travels all to start discussions with do not exist. There is need part of dominant actors and Rights of Indigenous People over the world for meeting, indigenous leaders towards for change in the current a disregard for indigenous is refl ected well in U.S. conventions, and visits to the development of a state of affairs. Greater peoples’ cultures, values, law, policy, and programs indigenous communities. new consultation law or common understanding and ways of life continue at state and federal levels. On May 15, Anaya gave his regulation; in Costa Rica, I among indigenous peoples, to permeate various sectors Anaya said, “I’m talking report to the U.N.’s Permanent met with indigenous leaders governmental actors, business of society. This doctrinal about restoring to indigenous Forum on Indigenous and government offi cials enterprises, and others about infection of society results, in peoples what obviously Issues. He participated in to follow up on a visit and the content of indigenous many places, in a continued they’re entitled to and they brainstorming sessions on the examine the situation of people’s rights and the means discrimination against have a legitimate claim to in upcoming World Conference indigenous communities that of their implementation. indigenous people and an a way that is not divisive but in Copenhagen to fi nd ways could be affected by possible Without such understanding, invisibility of indigenous restorative. That’s the idea to get indigenous people construction of a hydroelectric the application of indigenous peoples in political, economic, behind reconciliation.” to participate. He said, project in their area.” rights standards will continue and social spheres of the “The World Conference Additionally, Anaya has to be contested or ignored, states which they live.”

SUMMONS SUMMONS (Second Publication) (First Publication) IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT

Jalesa Stampley, Petitioner, v. Zachary C. Bryant, Respondent. Amber Leigh Niemi, Petitioner, v. Tad Isaac Butcher, Respondent. Case : CS 12-30 Case : CS 12-38

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Zachary C. Bryant TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Tad Isaac Butcher You are hereby informed that you have been named a respondent in the above-entitled You are hereby informed that you have been named a respondent in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. This legal notice of the Petition to Register & Enforce a Foreign Judgment or civil lawsuit. This legal notice of the Petition to Register & Enforce a Foreign Judgment or Order Order is now served upon you by publication. Your written Answer to the Petition must be fi led is now served upon you by publication. Your written Answer to the Petition must be fi led with with the Court on or before the twentieth day from the date of the second published issuance of the Court on or before the twentieth day from the date of the second published issuance of this this Summons. You may request a hearing within your written response. See RECOGNITION OF Summons. You may request a hearing within your written response. See RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS ORDINANCE, 4 HCC § 2.5. Also, you must send or present a copy CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS ORDINANCE, 4 HCC § 2.5. Also, you must send or present a copy of your of your Answer to the opposing party listed above or to their attorney of record. Failure to fi le Answer to the opposing party listed above or to their attorney of record. Failure to fi le a timely a timely Answer in the time allowed can affect your right to object to the enforcement of the Answer in the time allowed can affect your right to object to the enforcement of the foreign foreign judgment or order. Id., § 2.6c. judgment or order. Id., § 2.6c. The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 Highway 54 East, Black River The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 Highway 54 East, Black River Falls, (Jackson County) Wisconsin. The Trial Court’s mailing address is P. O. Box 70, Black Falls, (Jackson County) Wisconsin. The Trial Court’s mailing address is P. O. Box 70, Black River Falls, WI 54615. The telephone number is (715) 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and River Falls, WI 54615. The telephone number is (715) 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and the facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. the facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. PAGE 12 INDIGENOUS Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 1, 2012 JR Redwater exhibits funny bone Forrest Funmaker it was interesting to see how He makes it look like he’s the Staff Writer laid back he seemed before same mother dancing wildly For over a month, Ho- the performance. As he was with the two babies, one in Chunk Gaming Black River introduced, he had that old each arm. The crowd is going Falls has been advertising bull walk when he came up wild by now trying to picture the Chiefs of Comedy to be to the stage; a tell-tale sign this happening in real life. held on Saturday, May 26. If of something good is about “It’s true,” he says, “all true. I you didn’t make it then you to begin. The crowd patiently swear to god.” missed out, JR Redwater tore sat and quieted down as he “Man! Then that one was it up. Saturday night’s per- scanned them over with au- pregnant...,” he starts up formance had ‘em laughing in thority, slipped his LA Dodg- again, “the one with the two the aisles. As they say in the ers baseball cap backwards babies. You would think biz, he killed it. and went to work. this would be enough. Then Prior to taking the stage, JR mentioned fi rst what he she was pregnant on top of sees at pow-wows and how that too,” he pauses making it shocks him sometimes. He the sign of a big stomach, said he couldn’t believe what “that baby just fell out of some mothers will do to win her on that last push up…. money dancing. “I seen that eeeesssssss,” he shakes his woman jingle dressing today head. “She was trying to pick and she was dancing with that one up and dance with her baby. But it wasn’t the the other two like she was light kind of dancing. It was hoop dancing.” The crowd is that full out ‘I gotta win the in a frenzied state; they can’t cash’ dancing.” He mocks believe he just went there. But a mother dancing with high they love it. JR makes fun of heckler’s low voice knees, carrying the baby like He goes on to talk about a football, the baby’s head his dad being in the crowd just rocking as his hand goes that evening, how he got his voice with a type of bullfrog idea of comedy and where in the air as if he was carry- Indian name, of course Indian croaking sound. “Maybe you he sees himself as a possible ing real fancy eagle feather butts and how fl at they are. know what you’re saying, but premier act. “Right now, I’m fan. “That’s the crazy part,” He looks at his nani down in we don’t. Geez this guy…re- in two fi lms that are in post- he says, “you should see them the front row and says to her ally wants to be a part of the production so we’ll see where at Rosebud,” he continues, sternly, “This is all because show,” he says. that goes. I’m 36 years old, so “I seen this woman with not of you, mom,” while show- One of his funniest episodes I got to hit it hard in the busi- JR complains to his mom just one baby…she had two!” ing his backside to the crowd. he explained was dealing with ness.” He said his infl uences about his Indian butt He called his mom’s stretch one of his past girlfriends. She are Eddie Murphy, Richard marks “Badges of Honor”. was one of those tough Lakota Pryor and Robin Williams to She was just laughing. “Be women who wasn’t afraid to name only a few. proud, mom. You earned fi ght a guy. “She could pack a Redwater has been travel- those,” he said. punch,” he said. “I think that ling with numerous comedi- One man in the crowd with one night I blocked them all ans over the past two years. a very deep voice tried to (he pauses)… with my face.” He has a Twitter page, a heckle JR Redwater but it He shows a series of upper facebook page, a myspace didn’t work. Redwater looked cut punches his girlfriend was page and numerous youtube over and mocked the man’s dishing out and his head going videos. What seemed so inter- deep, loud voice. He had back after every blow. “Man, esting was his connection to plenty to give to the heckler she was mean,” he screamed. the area. He is related to the who started fi rst and who “I had to call the cops on Youngthunders. Eula Thomp- wouldn’t quit. First he makes her.” So the cops came by and son remembers JR when he fun of the man’s deep voice. picked her up. She just got was a kid. “He and his Nani “I hate that…those guys with handcuffed and was about to would always show up at my the big, deep voices. Can’t be put in the squad car when home in St.Paul,” she said. even understand what they’re he said, “Man, I got brave. I He had a chance to come saying.” The guy pipes up yelled to her, ‘Me and the kids out to the Memorial Day Pow- again in his regular voice, won’t be here when you get wow and talked about his “See, that’s what I mean!” back. She yelled back ‘they stint in the Navy and where he points in the direction of ain’t yours, anyways!’” The he served. He also said he the guy and apologizes say- crowd just howled. Then he entertained troops whenever ing that was his girlfriend nods his head, “Ok then, we’ll he could. He did a great job! and how he told her to stay be here when you get back,” If he’s ever in the area again, home. Everyone laughs. He he says in a quiet voice. go check him out if you want MC Red Cloud assisted by Pam Wilber makes fun of the guy’s low Redwater talked about the some belly bustin’ laughs. Black River Falls Department Correction Inmates donate to Louella Blackdeer Fun Run Forrest Funmaker, Staff Writer back to jail after this program. Every year it gets On Saturday, May 26, roughly forty inmates ran a bigger. I want to thank Lani and Blackdeer family 5k and donated to the Louella Blackdeer Fun Run/ for singing her (Louella) song and providing the run Half Marathon. John Steindorf, who works with again this year. Our guys are going to keep partici- the Department of Corrections, organized for the 5k pating in the run.” participation and donation directly from the inmates to the Louella Blackdeer Fun Run. Lani Blackdeer said, “The inmates still wanted to run the 5k and donate to the Fun Run/Half marathon to be held Labor Day weekend.” Blackdeer speaks at their facility every April about the Louella’s story and the fun run. She said, “I let them know the fun run was cancelled. They ran without the benefi t of shirts or rewards.” The donation was check for $1050.00. Each in- mate must pass a fi tness test to go on the 5k fi eld trip and have not been disciplined recently. Stein- dorf said, “The check was donated by the inmates. John Steindorf donates $1,050.00 to Lani Department of Corrections Boot Camp They raised $1,050. The boot camp program has Blackdeer and Jimmy Blackdeer for the Inmates run the Louella Blackdeer Fun Run. a 76% success rate with all offenders ever coming Louella Blackdeer Fun Run. June 1, 2012 ADVERTISEMENTS PAGE 13

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Paula Przywojski at dog’s only $5.00/dog! Each area will be June 28 Ho-Chunk Village/HOW 10:00am-1:00pm allotted vaccine on a first come basis. June 28 Winnebago Heights/TAU 2:30pm-4:30pm 715-284-1348 or Open to all Tribal Members. Parking lot Kathleen Clemons at PLEASE BRING YOUR DOGS ON LEASHES AND CATS IN CRATES! 715-284-9851 Questions please contact the Central Health Office at 1-800-294-9343 ext. 5011 or 5059. Open to all Tribal Members. PAGE 14 NOTICES Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 1, 2012

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Grandfather-Father-Son Event At “Indian Heights” June 16 th: From 9:00am-4:00pm Agenda for the Day Saturday

June 16th, 2012 9:00-9:15am Registration 9:15-9:30am Review agenda/Opening Prayer 9:30am-Noon Outdoor Father and Son activities Noon-1:00pm Lunch provided 1:00- 3:45pm Native Speaker, Bernard Stevens 3:45-4:00 Awards/Door prizes

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Call us at: 1-800-826-7226 or 715-835-7172 Come have a blast with family & friends! 3131 Stein Blvd., Eau Claire, WI It’s time for the 13th Annual Canoe Trip! District 1 Community Center Friday, June 22, 2012 Black River Falls Wildcat Mountain State Park – Lower Park Highway 33, Ontario, WI 2012 Baseball/ Softball Opening Day

Starting Date The Fitness Initiative Committee of the Ho-Chunk Division of Health invites you to join us for another great canoe outing. We will be canoeing in a Tee-Ball 1st game June 2nd section of the beautiful Kickapoo River. We invite those who participated last For more information please contact year as well as newcomers to this wonderful event. This will be about a 3 hour District 1 Community Center @ 715-284-0905 trip. The agenda is as follows: * Check in at 10:30 am sharp. Check in will be held at Wildcat Mountain State Park – Lower Park. NO FURTHER CHECK-IN WILL BE ACCEPTED ONCE THE CANOE We are having a SHUTTLE BUSES (THAT TAKE US FROM THE PARK TO THE CANOE LANDING) HAVE LEFT. * No more than 3 people in a canoe (2 adult, 1 child max, 450 lbs is the recommended weight limit). Technicians will be available to check and * 10:30-11:00 – Check in install car seats and answer questions for parents! * 11:00-11:15 – Welcome & then board shuttles to canoe landing. Wittenberg Health Office * At least (1) adult per canoe. Parents must provide own child’s life preserver for children under 4. *UNE sAM PM * Snacks will be offered for canoe trip and meal served after the event Contact: CHR Siga Funmaker @ 715-253-2382 You must pre-register for this event. A $10.00 deposit per canoe must be sent with your registration to Chris Frederick by June 8th. This will be returned to you AT THE Blue Wing Community Bld, EVENT. If you do not attend the event, your deposit will be forfeited. Tomah

This event is sponsored by the Special Diabetes Grant for Indians *UNE sAM PM Contact: CHR Diane Cayer Cut on line @ 608-372-5202 Canoe Registration Name______# in group______# of canoes______

Address______Ages____,____,____,____,____,____,____.

______Phone #______$10.00 Deposit:______(checks payable to Chris Frederick) Provided by:

Registration slip with deposit must be received by June 8, 2012 and sent to Chris Frederick at the House of Wellness, The Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Health S2845 WhiteEagle Road, Baraboo, WI 53913 Once the deposit is received you will be sent a letter of confirmation, a map and further details for this event. Any questions, please call Chris @ 608 355-1240 or 888-560-4616, ext 5611. Certified Passenger Safety Technicians and Injury Prevention Team Get the latest car seat information, regulations and recommendations!! June 1, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE 15 HAGA season begins Submitted by Larry Littlegeorge of 45 for his nine hole efforts. First Sixty-one HAGA (Ho-Chunk Area place went to the team of Maynard Golf Association) Tour golfers made Funmaker, Jessi Cleveland, Wesley their way to Glacier Woods golf course Cloud and Marcus Decorah; on the at Iola, Wisconsin on Saturday, May somewhat challenging par 71 course 12, 2012. with a score of 7 under 64. The day provided temperatures A putting contest was also held with around the 70 plus degree mark with about twenty golfers competing, only sunny skies and virtually no breeze for to see Trenton Littlegeorge coming the fi rst outing of the season. Marty closest to the pin to win. The staff Littlewolf served as host as sixteen at Glacier Woods, were happy to teams were drawn to compete for accommodate the tour group as with all championship honors and various fl ag venues the HAGA Tour visits. events. Once again, the HAGA tour Only one youth, James Bird was able encourages both young and old to to make the trip as he recorded a score come out and golf for fun and exercise.

It’s Pow Wow Time!!! Marshall Kingston Standstraight Standing (L-R) Maynard Funmaker, Jessi Cleveland, Wesley Cloud and Marcus Decorah. Kneeling is James Bird. Sends a big THANK YOU and LOTS OF LOVE to Gaga Sharon Cloud for making my new duds, Coka Allen Cloud for making my new Bustles and Chewi Ericka Cloud Congratulation to for my new Mocs!!

DANCE HARD KUNU!!! Lois WhiteEagle We love you and are proud of you, Dad, Mom, Skye Rose, Weha and and Celina Hall! Kenai

They received the Presidential Academic Excellence Award for having a 3.7 grade point On Sunday, June 17 Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin average and testing high on the Wisconsin Dells will host a tree dedication in the memory of Knowledge and Concepts Examination. Keep up the good work girls! John Sherman Cloud. Mr. Cloud was an important member of the local Ho-Chunk community. His com- You make your families proud. mitment and care to his family, friends, neighbors, and tribe will be felt for many years to come. Please join the family of John Cloud for the dedication ceremony to be held in the hotel courtyard of Donald Blackhawk Sr. Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells at 1pm. Feb.24/1929-Dec.16/2007 A small reception will follow. Dad it’s been 4 years this past December 16th. We still miss you and we’ll love you ever more. Happy Jaji Day The Family of Brad Littlegeorge God took the strength of a buffalo, would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who assisted us The majesty of a warrior, after his death in February. Special thanks to Mr. Dennis Funmaker The warmth of a summer breeze, and Mr. Robert Bird, and all their helpers who took care of Brad. It is always a humbling and educational experience working with Mr. The calm of a quiet day, Funmaker. Also, Many thanks to our Uncle Earl Blackdeer and wife , The generosity of his culture, Bernice, for all the support given us during this time. Thanks also , to The comforting arm of Mother Earth, Aunt Ruth, Aunt Toby, cousin Patty for all the shopping and cooking The wisdom of the elders, you did for us. We could not forget all the help from Ms. Judith Ann Thundercloud. To the Greendeer Ladies, word can’t express how The power of the Thunder Beings. thankful we are for the wonderful lunch you put together after the burial Then god combined these qualities, service. To all those who had said prayers, made donations and brought There was nothing more to add. food, We thank all of you. We thank the Ho-Chunk Nation for all the His masterpiece was now complete, fi nancial Assistance given us at this time. If we have missed any one, we are sorry, it was not intentional. Many Thanks to everyone. He lovingly called him, DAD. Your Loving Family, Blackhawks

PAGE 16 GOOD NEWS Ma\ hina\’u\ wira 1, 2012 There’s no crying in football

Forrest Funmaker missed out by a game last down to watch the game. interest, but many are still too almost like they just took the Staff Writer year with a 4-4 record. “We They get the royal treatment. young. championship. It’s a great Aissa (Ice) Bourdon and were a rookie team back Alana (Kiddo) Littlewolf are then; this year is going to be two prototypes of Ho-Chunk different,” Bourdon states. henuks playing professional The Wisconsin Wolves women’s football. On game currently 2-2 with an eight night, the ladies show up early game schedule see their at Stiehm stadium with bad sophomore year as a turning intentions; they love hitting point. “It usually comes down other women…legally. “This to who has the most points ain’t no powder puff league,” this time of the season,” Bourdon proclaims. explains Mark Dearth, owner Littlewolf knows the score and founder of the team. as well. They have battled “It’s usually Points For (PF) some of the biggest, hardest and Points Against (PA) that hitting women in the 63 determines who gets into the Women’s Football Alliance playoffs. We need to make league (WFA) teams and some points tonight.” The have the battle scars to prove Wolves are on a two game it. This night promises to be win streak. They are in a no different. They are going four team bracket called the against their arch rivals, The American League Division Wisconsin Dragons, in a battle 10. for Wisconsin, and possibly, Dearth bought the franchise Wisconsin Wolves role models to future players. the right to go deep into the and wants to put up a great playoffs. This year’s title family product. This night, an game will be held at Heinz Anishnabe youth group from Field, home of the Pittsburgh Lac Du Flambeau, has come They get a tour of the locker Steelers. The Wolves just room, the announcer booth, and an unbelievable on-fi eld experience. With the youth group throwing and kicking footballs in the background, Dearth explains how the Wisconsin Wolves help out Tribal communities with workshops, clinics and talks. “It’s almost unlimited what the franchise can provide,” explains Dearth. Lac Du Flambeau has promised to enter into sponsorship negotiations with the Wolves. Dearth explains the different types Littlewolf and Allen share an NDN joke on the side- of sponsorship packages line. available, and adds that the Ho-Chunk Nation once sponsored the organization while based in Middleton, Wisconsin when Sandra Blumer, another Ho-Chunk, played on the team. Dionne Madosh and Ashlee Allen are two other American Indian ladies representing Keshena and Lac Du Flambeau respectively. Madosh is a “bowling ball” Aissa Bourdon lives and breathes professional foot- who plays both running back ball. and full back on offense and linebacker on defense. Madosh’s father volunteers as the videographer for the Wolves. He loves seeing his daughter play. Ashlee Allen comes to the stadium Wolves on good drive towards playoffs. Dodge Ball wearing a powder puff T-shirt to mock her teammates. Her teammates tell her to rip off her sleeves at least. She rolls This night starts off easy feeling and there’s a lot of up her sleeves and fl exes her for the Wolves. It’s still pretty laughing. Aissa Bourdon and Night arms. She shows a variety of warm out. The night begins Alana Littlewolf smile as their tribal tattoos on her guns and with a coin toss and onto the families and friends surround then smiles at her teammates. National Anthem. The crowd them. Date: Thursday, June 14, 2012 They all laugh. She currently is starting to show up and There is a cool invitation Time: 6:00 pm works with the Army National it’s an interesting mix. There at the end of every game Guard as a truck driver. are some Ho-Chunks from where fans can do a meet District One Community Center “Yeah, it gets pretty physical Wittenberg and Rapids who and greet with the players for out there,” she adds. show up and point out their a $5 wristband at a popular Calling all adults, come and Asked if other women players on the fi eld. They watering hole in Mosinee. should come out and play, wave. Mark Dearth loves this part relive your favorite childhood they all reply, “Come out The Wolves go down the where fans get the ultimate game Dodge Ball on Thursday, and give it a try but don’t fi eld on their fi rst possession experience to talk with quit after the fi rst practice. using a variety of running players face to face. No better June 14, 2012 at 6pm in the Commit yourself to getting and pass plays. They run marketing than bringing the better.” Madosh explains that some misdirection plays and fans to the players. Bourdon District 1 Community Center. they don’t see too many other the Dragons seem one step adds, “Along with more 5 man/women team, must be 18 American Indian women behind. Touchdown! By crowds this season, the brown playing in their division. the end, the Wolves totally section is defi nitely getting years or older. If you do not There were a couple playing destroy the Dragons 54-0. bigger. It’s nice to see.” have a team we will find one for for Nebraska. Allen counters At the end, fans line up to Contact Derris or Melissa at saying there is a lot of congratulate the players. It’s 715-284-0905 you.