October 15, 2019 S-M Tribal Drug State, Federal, Tribal Officials Update Endangered Child Partnership Agreement Program Recognized by the State

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Vol. XXVII No. 20 N8480 Moh He Con Nuck Road • Bowler, WI 54416 October 15, 2019 S-M Tribal Drug State, federal, tribal officials update Endangered Child partnership agreement Program recognized by the state

Lisa Schmitt is the new Behavioral Health Counselor at the Wisconsin’s 11 federally recog- “This agreement is about provid- Stockbridge-Munsee Behavioral nized tribal governments met with ing guidance and structure for us Department. state and federal officials today to to enjoy a deeper and more mean- update a commitment to partner- ingful understanding of our unique Lisa is a Licensed Professional/ ship on transportation-related is- operational needs,” said WisDOT Substance Abuse Counselor. sues. The partnership agreement, Secretary-Designee Craig Thomp- She enjoys helping people and initially launched in 2005, sets the son. “Our signatures today mark a The Wisconsin Alliance for Drug looks forward to assisting people framework for government-to-gov- new chapter in important relation- Endangered Children (DEC) with healthy lifestyle choices and ernment cooperation on project ships we want to continue cultivat- recognized the Stockbridge healthy futures in the Stockbridge- development and labor issues that ing for the benefit of our communi- Munsee Tribal DEC Program at Munsee Community. transcend state, federal and tribal ties and future generations.” the recent statewide Wisconsin jurisdictions. Agreement cont on page Five: Drug Endangered Children Her family consists of one daughter Conference, held July 16-18 in La and extended family in the Wausau Lay Advocate and Guardian AD Litem Training Crosse, Wisconsin. The team was area, whom she loves and values given a plaque which is proudly dearly. displayed in the downstairs area of the Health & Wellness Center. Lisa’s education includes a The team was created in the bachelor’s degree in Criminal spring of 2017. The success of Justice from Mount Senario College this team is as a whole with the in Ladysmith, WI., a MS in Human involvement and dedication from Services Community Psychology many different departments and from Springfield College Mass. individuals. The main focus of the and a MS in Human Services group is working towards creating Mental Health Counseling also education and awareness of the from Springfield College, School drug issues within the community. of Human Services. We meet monthly to discuss Lay Advocate and Guardian AD others, such as Oneida, to attend planning for events, information in She has worked in residential, Litem Training Held September 28 the training. Garza also brought the community, and more. outpatient, hospital and clinic -29 in Wesley Martin to address The team worked hard to reach settings with mental health and On Saturday and Sunday, those in attendance about issues state recognition this past July. We substance abuse issues, along September 28th and 29th, about they might come across as lay are now part of the more than 60 with assisting people with positive ten people who wanted to become advocates. DEC programs in Wisconsin. coping skills. a Lay Advocate or Guardian The training was free and a direct The team is always looking for new Ad Litem in the Tribal Courts result of a memorandum Chief members, anyone is welcome! Ms. Schmitt really loves her assembled at the Stockbridge- Judge Travis Miller had issued to family, helping people become Munsee Tribal Court to attend a all Lay Advocates and Guardians Please contact facilitator Teresa their best, she also enjoys riding training organized by Chief Judge Ad Litem (GAL) regarding a tribal Juga; Indian Child Welfare at 715- her motorcycle and loves the free Travis Miller. ordinance change which requires 793-4580 for more information. feeling that riding creates for her. The trainer for the program was the Clerk of Court to maintain a PRSRT STD Attorney Luis Garza, who has list of all individuals approved by US POSTAGE PAID SHAWANO, WI extensive knowledge in Tribal the Tribal Court System to act PERMIT NO. 135 courts, both as an attorney and as guardians ad litem and lay a Guardian Ad Litem, and people advocates. came from this community and Training continued on pg Ten: What’s Inside? Ads pg 10-11 Directives pg 8- 9 Continuation pg 5 Happy Ads pg 6 - 7 Elders pg 4 Voices pg 2-3

MOHICAN NEWS October 15, 2019 Page 2 STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE CLIMATE CRISIS PROPOSAL programs and policies in light of (Brent Michael Davids, 2 Sep For reservation health, we cannot sustain long-term adaptation to climate change, giving priority 2019) afford a “business as usual” the climate crisis. We should to developing environmental approach to the climate crisis, analyze both the positive and resilience. PROPOSAL—The Stockbridge- when considering future risks and negative financial impacts as well Munsee Band of the Mohican future costs. as the compromises we may need We should mandate carbon- Nation should join other tribal to enact along the way. Besides neutral building codes for all new nations in declaring a climate UTILITIES—On our reservation, our sacrifice and investment, there construction—and adhere to change emergency, and put into our use of electricity and gas is may be chances for real economic them—and create clean energy effect a solid mission to address it. a major source of carbon dioxide growth as we work to mitigate the goals and standards to adapt older As an indigenous nation that cares emissions. We buy electricity from effects of the climate crisis. reservation buildings. for future generations, it’s clear utilities that largely burn coal to our young people are calling for produce it, and Liquid Petroleum ACTION— Our Nation should immediately immediate and sustained action gas is a fossil fuel that emits Declare a tribal climate emergency partner with Wisconsin Governor on the climate crisis—it’s their greenhouse gases. Additionally, and commit to going carbon Tony Evers—creating a state-to- future—and involving the younger it’s vital to consider how the climate neutral by 2030 or 2050 at the state relationship—to address the generations is critical to achieving crisis may disrupt the utilities’ very latest; make this a top priority climate crisis. success in our tribal mission to ability to provide services to us. mission and start planning ways to tackle the climate crisis. We’ve suffered multi-day electric achieve it. This year, the Governor signed an and gas outages, and these may executive order eliminating the use SCIENCE—The Wisconsin happen for longer periods and with Mobilize tribal resources to foster of carbon-based fuel in Wisconsin warming trend matches the global greater frequency. more climate change analysis and by 2050. trend. The Wisconsin Initiative on awareness, to create responsive Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) PLANNING—Given that action plans; the longer we wait, The governor also created the predicts Wisconsin’s annual individualistic responses the more costly it will become. Office of Sustainability and Clean average temperature is likely to are difficult and limited in Energy, to strive for the standards warm by 4-9°F by mid-century... effectiveness, real action must Increase the circulation set by 2015 Paris accord on “the expected rate of warming is be taken at the tribal government of education about carbon-neutral climate. about four times greater than what level; our climate response must and sustainable environments we have experienced since 1950” be considered, prioritized and put across the reservation and in all The new Office is responsible for with “more frequent storms than in into effect as a collective group. tribal programs, such as regular coordinating the efforts of other the past,” worsening “heat waves, We must deliberate on what our publication in the newspaper and state agencies, local governments, air pollution and the spread of climate adaptation measures will community outreach. A better utilities and businesses. infectious diseases” (WICCI). The be, and then integrate them into understanding of climate science climate crisis will increase the reservation-wide ordinances and is needed, of its impacts, and how It will also develop renewable risk of flooding, intensify storms related policies. to implement adaptation strategies energy standards for state-owned and their frequency, threaten on the reservation at all levels. buildings and foster research and drinking water, and intensify the COST—We must evaluate our business development related to strain on roads and buildings. capacity as a tribal nation to Review all existing tribal renewable energy.

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PLEASE CHECK: MAIL TO: NAME □ NEW SUBSCRIBER, EN- Mohican News ROLLED MEMBER ADDRESS PO Box 70 □ NEW SUBSCRIBER, Bowler, WI 54416 CITY STATE ZIP □ NON-ENROLLED MEMBER Voice: 715-793-4389 COMPANY □ RENEWAL Fax: 715-793-1307 □ ADDRESS CHANGE [email protected] MOHICAN NEWS October 15, 2019 Page 3 Thank You Thank You The family of Mike Rudesill want Voices to thank the staff at the Ella Be- The Don Miller Family would like to saw Center for the wonderful care express our sincere appreciation given to him and the thoughtful for all the prayers, well wishes and caring way they helped the family love given to Don during his recent through this time. illness. A special thank you to all We want to thank community that donated food, especially the members for their prayers and hard work shown by the kitchen Veterans Corner support. Thank you to Southern staff of Carmen, Jackie, Patsy and 203 W. Main St Care Hospice for the kind and pro- Squeek. The meal was wonderful! Bowler, WI. 54416 fessional care they gave Mike. To Whitney, Sabrina and Sara for Dr. Turnbull, thank you so much their dedication in assisting with Don’s home care; To Dr. Turnbull Gregg W. Duffek, for your caring and thoughtful way Tribal Veterans Service of explaining to the family the jour- for his guidance and friendship: ney Mike was taking. To Pastor Paul for his inspira- Officer tional words and caring thoughts; To the Carroll/Sperberg/Quinney Office: 715-793-4036 Mike Rudesill family families, Lee Davids, Steve Yae- gregg.duffek@mohican- ger, Lonnie Schreiber, and Mark nsn.gov 715-793-4036 & Myla Pleshek for hauling and stacking our winter wood, and a Governor Evers, WDVA Announce Grants for huge thank you to our family and friends who stood by us during this Organizations Helping Veteran Entrepreneurs difficult time, their love and devo- MADISON — Governor This year’s entrepreneurship grant tion was truly amazing, words can- Tony Evers and Wisconsin recipients are: not express the profound gratitude Department of Veterans Affairs we felt. Don loved this community (WDVA) Secretary-designee • Center for Veterans Issues, Ltd., which he called home for the past Mary Kolar announced today Milwaukee, is awarded $100,000 70 years. We have been greatly more than $400,000 in grants for a storefront retail café. The blessed. Don’s strong faith in our to five nonprofit organizations goal of the café is to create a Creator lead him through this jour- that provide entrepreneurship new approach to vocational ney peacefully. Below is a special training, or technical, business training and employment for quote sent by a dear family friend, or other assistance to veteran veterans. The organization will Howard Piepenbrink: entrepreneurs to improve train veterans in all areas of employment outcomes. employment with an emphasis Two years ago, on October 18th, “It’s September, it’s fullness and in food service. The Center for Ed Gardner was called to Heaven the ripeness of the year. All the “When veterans who start their own Veterans Issues will credential to meet his family that missed him work of earth is finished, or the fi- veterans for employment and while he was here on earth. businesses succeed, everyone nal tasks are near. benefits,” Governor Evers said. help out in placing them in But there is no doubtful waiting, established jobs within the So, today and many days, we “To help veteran entrepreneurs every living thing that grown, For community. remember his laughter and sense achieve their goals in Wisconsin, the end that is approaching, ears • Fox Valley Technical College of humor as we wait to see him we must provide them with the vital the finest garb it knows. Foundation, Appleton, is awarded again in Heaven. tools and resources they need to And I pray that I may proudly hold prosper.” $97,800 to help it conduct two Ed is sadly missed by his wife my head up high and smile When innovation accelerators for Jeannette and his family. I come to my September in the veteran cohorts this fall and next golden afterwhile. “ Since 2016, the WDVA’s spring. It will continue providing Entrepreneurship Grant Program Love and miss you until we meet entrepreneurial training and has provided more than $1 million again. May the Creator Bless each and technical support, networking everyone of you, Chris, Chad, in funds to organizations assisting opportunities, one-on-one The Gardner Family Todd & Sara veteran entrepreneurs. mentoring and seed funds for startup expenses to veterans. Call to Rename “Veteran entrepreneurs add value • The Financial Promise, to our communities, and ensuring Milwaukee, is awarded $20,000 The Lenape Center in Manhattan In response, the Historical we support them and their success to continue the expansion of has signed the lease to take over Committee is initiating a tribal-wide is vital to a healthy economy,” its mission of advocating for what is now called Sterling Forest call for potential new names for the Secretary-designee Kolar said. Wisconsin veterans through State Park, 22,000 acres of forest, park. The park is north of the city “Military veterans bring knowledge, job training, financial literacy, northwest of NYC, in the heart of and west of the Mahheconnituck skills and abilities to our workforce business ownership and Mohican/Lenape country. (Hudson River), it is heavily that are unmatched. By starting program outreach. forested. their own business, veterans utilize • Wisconsin Veterans Chamber The Lenape Center’s mission is skill sets they learned through their of Commerce, Milwaukee, is continuing Lenapehoking, through What new Mohican name military service and contribute to awarded $100,000 to continue its indigenous arts & culture, and to might you suggest? The our state.” support of veteran entrepreneurs invite the Lenape diaspora back recommendations Lenape Center through educational sessions into the homeland. In addition to receives will be considered by our and events, networking The U.S. Department of Veterans our *Lenape Center—Manhattan* four directors: Joe Baker, Hadrien opportunities and promotional Affairs estimates that there are location, we will now operate Coumans, Curtis Zunigha, and programming. about 350,000 veterans living from our newly acquired *Lenape Brent Michael Davids. Wisconsin Women’s Business in Wisconsin, and about half of Center—[Sterling]* location. Initiative Corporation, Milwaukee, them are of working age. About But Lenape Center has decided Please submit your suggestions to is awarded $100,000 to provide 11 percent of all businesses to change its name back to a (Arvid E. Miller Memorial Library a comfortable and effective in the state, or 65,000, are Mohican one. Museum), by calling or email. learning environment for veteran owned by veterans, and those entrepreneurs through veteran businesses employ more than The park was named for the 715-793-4270 or 715-793-4834 cohorts. The classes will allow 100,000 Wisconsinites. A recent “Sterling” mining company that [email protected] the group to provide unique study estimated that Wisconsin’s once operated there, but Lenape [email protected] opportunities for veterans to veteran-owned businesses Center has asked the Stockbridge- network and empower one account for about $20 billion in Munsee Historical Committee to ONEEWE another. suggest new indigenous names. ANUSHIIK annual sales. MOHICAN NEWS October 15, 2019 Page 4 Elders On the Trail Home

Delbert Moon of Kansas; nephews and nieces, Larissa Moon of Milwaukee, Thomas Moon of Depression in Older Adults Kansas, Christina Moon of • More than two million of the 34 More than 55% of older adults Florida, Raymond (Janet) Moon million Americans age 65 and treated for mental health receive of Oklahoma, Tanya Kessinger of older have some form of depres- their care from primary care Kenosha, Angi (Josh) Cavaliere sion. physicians. And less that 3% of California, Dale (Micki) Moon • Some things that trigger de- received treatment from a mental of Thorp, Dagon (Shawn) Moon of pression include, Alzheimer’s health care provider. Kentucky, Mike Little of Ladysmith, disease, Parkinson’s Disease, According to and American Robert Little of Green Bay, and Arthritis, Cancer, death of a Mental Health Survey on beliefs Sharon Waubano of Neenah; spouse, and heart disease. and attitudes about depression as well as great-nieces, great- approximately 68% of adults over nephews, other relatives, and Healthcare costs related to the age of 65 have very limited friends. Depression in older adults: knowledge or know almost nothing The annual cost of healthcare of about depression. He was preceded in death by: people suffering from depression And 38% of elders believe that his mother, Irene (McGee) Moon; is about 50% higher than non- depression is a valid health Dana A. “Sonny” Price his brothers, David Price, Dennis depressed elders. problem. Price, and Fred Price; his sisters, Suicide: Most adults suffering with Dana Andrew “Sonny” Price, age Laura “BeeDee” Slechta and There is a significantly higher rate depression are more likely to try to 66, of Bowler, passed away on Charlene Moon; and his sister-in- of suicide in elders age 65 and deal with depression on their own. Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his law, Bonnie Little. older, and have a success rate of Less than 50% would seek help home. Dana was born on February 20%, white males are particularly from a health care professional. 12, 1953, in Gresham, to the late A memorial service was held at risk. Signs of depression in elders: Irene (McGee) Moon. for Dana on Saturday, October Suicide among white males age 1. Change in eating habits 12, 2019, at Swedberg Funeral 85 and older have 63.3 deaths per 2. Change in sleeping habits. Dana proudly served his country Home in Gresham, with Rev. 100.000 persons. This is nearly 3. Prolonged sadness. in the United States Army and Paul Johnson officiating. Military 6 times higher than the suicide 4. Hopelessness. the United States Navy. He loved honors will be performed by the rate in the US of 10.8 per 100.000 5. Isolation. conspiracy theories of all kinds. Gresham American Legion and people. Dana also enjoyed spending time the Mohican Veterans. Visitation Treatment: Approximately 58% of elders with and joking around with his was on Saturday at the funeral Less than one half of patients age 65 and above think that friends and family. home until the time of service. with depression are accurately depression is a normal part of recognized by their primary care aging. This in not accurate and Dana is survived by: his brothers, www.swedbergfuneralhome.com physicians. is not a normal part of aging. Robert Little of Gresham and This results in increased If you are experiencing signs of hospitalization, significant depression talk to your health December 1, 2013. She loved decrease in function of daily care provider. There is help her pets, ghost stories, murder activities. available to you. mysteries, the Beach Boys, and country music. Rhonona enjoyed Apply for the Historic Preservation Committee cooking for her family and Dig deeper into our history: spending time with her children Consider applying to serve on the and grandchildren. Historic Preservation Committee! Two positions are opening in the Ranona is survived by: her committee for a 3-year term. The children, Rupert (Becky) Welch, responsibility of the committee is to Tonija Welch, Guida (Sean) Welch, serve as an advisory body to guide Rene (Toni) Montez, Jason “Big the Tribal Historic Preservation Jay” Rosario, Leonard Williams, program’s work: primarily Jason “Little Jay” (Jill) Vasquez, to make recommendations and Cruz (Tanya) Vasquez, II; regarding repatriating ancestors numerous grandchildren and from museums for reburial and great-grandchildren; her brothers, protecting Mohican and Munsee Ralph Welch, Robert Welch, burial and cultural sites in our and Ronald Welch; and her homelands. For example, your sisters, Rosetta “Ramirez” Lady help is needed to discuss and Welch, Rhonda “Sullivan” Welch, advise on if our Tribe should make Redeena “Kreiger” Welch. She claims on certain collections for is further survived by nieces, repatriation or reburial. Or, to A view of our homelands from nephews, other relatives and learn about proposed construction Laurel Hill in Stockbridge, MA friends. projects in our homelands such Rhonona Vasquez as roads and pipelines that may Being involved would give the She was preceded in death by: disturb cultural sites and to offer opportunity to both learn more Rhonona “Sis” Vasquez, age 70, her husband, Cruz; her parents, thoughts on addressing the about sites and history in our formerly of Bowler, passed away Merton and Guida; two brothers, concerns. Eastern homelands as well as on Friday, October 4, 2019 at her Russell Merton “Son” Welch and We meet once a month, currently meaningfully serve our community home. Rhonona was born on May Rene Welch; and one daughter, scheduled for the third Wednesday by offering your perspective on 10, 1949, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Angelitta Vasquez. of each month at the Noon lunch these efforts. An orientation to the to the late Merton Russell Welch hour in the Arvid E. Miller Library historic preservation laws will be and Guida A. (Tousey) Welch. Private family services will be held Museum. The Tribal Historic offered to the new members. Rhonona was united in marriage for Rhonona at a later date. Preservation Office videocalls in Please pick up an application form to Cruz Solis Vasquez in 1984 www.swedbergfuneralhome.com from our Troy, NY extension office. today in the Tribal Council Offices! and preceded her in death on MOHICAN NEWS October 15, 2019 Page 5 Agreement cont from page One: lowed Gov. Jim Doyle’s Execu- The partnership agreement has tive Order 39 in 2004. The agree- prompted initiatives among Wis- ment was last updated in fall 2010. DOT and Wisconsin’s tribal gov- Earlier this year, Gov. Tony Evers ernments, such as the Inter-Tribal issued Executive Order 18 reaf- Task Force, annual consultation firming the importance of the inter- meetings and skills training pro- governmental relationships. Lt. grams in Native American commu- Gov. Mandela Barnes attended nities. the signing event in Bayfield.

“Good, strong partnerships take “Partnership is an important com- time, understanding and com- ponent of progress, and it’s excit- munication. For nearly 15 years, ing to see Native Nations and state Wisconsin’s 11 tribes have worked and federal governments coming with state and federal government together to re-energize a core con- to advocate for transportation nection and chart a path forward,” projects that leverage community said Lt. Gov. Barnes. “This part- impact,” said Shannon Holsey, nership agreement embodies the President of the Great Lakes Inter- spirit of Governor Evers’ Execu- Tribal Council Inc. and President tive Order 18. As a state, we have of the Stockbridge-Munsee Com- the responsibility to uphold and munity. “Expansion of the partner- respect tribal sovereignty—just as ship agreement is another positive we have a responsibility to help step forward for us all.” Native communities overcome the barriers they face because of his- The partnership agreement fol- torical injustices.” Honoring Aupaumut at “Brotherhood and Belonging”

By Bonney Hartley- Historic Stockbridge-Munsee Community. Preservation They made opening remarks and On Saturday, September 21, presented the museum with the Historic Huguenot Street museum Nation’s flag, which they later in New Paltz, NY held a special raised at the site. Historic Huguenot event focused on a letter by Street presented the Councilmen Stockbridge Mohican Hendrick with a framed reproduction of the Aupaumut that had been donated letter, which will be given to our to their collection in 2017. The Arvid E. Miller Library Museum. document is undated but is likely In addition, Councilmen Kroening from around 1790 and is addressed and Welch read Aupaumut’s letter to the New York State Legislature. aloud to the audience. An excerpt By focusing on the letter, it was a from the letter reads: “Brothers, We chance to highlight Mohican and have had several talks with your Munsee culture in the region since Commissioners about our Title New Paltz is in Munsee territory and Claims to a great tract of land in the mid-Hudson Valley. The in this state. They cannot show event featured an indigenous chef any Title to the lands from any from the I-Collective who prepared Indian Nation and yet they ask us heirloom Munsee corn. There was to show our Title which we think a lecture by indigenous studies very unreasonable and unfair. You professor Dr. Lisa Brooks from keep records in writing of your Amherst College, whose topic transactions - Our traditions are was “Brotherhood and Belonging: our records. We are the remnant of Hendrick Aupaumut’s Assertion those nations whom you admit to of Indigenous Rights and Settler have been once the owners of all Responsibility.” She helped shed this part of the county – We ought light on Stockbridge Mohican then to be presumed to be still the sachem, diplomat and attorney owners unless you [can have] that Hendrick Aupaumut in telling we or our ancestors have sold it - about the Tribe’s removals as well which you cannot… as framing his writing in context Why are we called your brothers Indian hospitality – and according Councilmen Kroening and Welch of indigenous relationships and if you refuse to give us that to the dictates of the religion which spoke to groups of attendees networks in the late 18th century. Assistance which one brother you teach us.” to answer questions about our Councilmen Craig Kroening Jr. has a right to expect from another history, culture, community, and and Martin Welch represented the according to the laws even of At the conclusion of the lecture, plans today. ALL AGES CIRCLE OF EVENT DINNER PROVIDED HEALING: Sandwiches & Soup A COMMUNITY ACTION EVENT This seven-video series weaves Native stories PRIZES and cultural practices from across the Nation Could be entered in a drawing to show many of the ways children, families, for a Wal-Mart gift Card for and communities are healing from drug participating endangerment SPONSORS WHEN Stockbridge-Munsee Third Monday of the Month from 5-7pm • October 21st Community Action Team • A Circle of Healing for Native Children • Drug Endangered Child Endangered by Drugs Team •Connecting Youth with Tribal Tradition AND November 18th • Northwoods Coalition •Healing the Sacred child •Care for the People December 16th BENEFITING •Restoring connectedness Broken by Elders Trauma Youth •Healing for Native Families Adults •Portrait of a Family in Recovery Tribal Police WHERE Judges Mohican Family Center Employees N8605 Oak Street Bowler, WI 54416 Tribe Community RSVP to: Teresa Juga @ 715-793-4580 or [email protected] EVERYONE!!!

THEORY OF A DEADMAN North Star Mohican Casino and Resort Multi-platinum band Theory Of A Deadman announced the details of their seventh studio album, Say Nothing, and dropped the album’s lead single “History Of Violence” – which turns the tables on a story of domestic violence. Directed by Sam Sulam, the visual for “History Of Violence” illustrates a searing snapshot of a woman enduring an abusive husband as she plans to fight back, eventually ending up in jail but free of her abuser. In support of their new music, THEORY is embarking on a US headlining tour this fall that brings them to Bowler on Thursday, October 31st at North Star Mohican Casino and Resort. “‘History of Violence’ tells the sad story of a girl trapped in a life of domestic abuse, leaving her with what she feels is the only way to escape,” explains lead vocalist and songwriter Tyler Connolly. “Even though she’s in jail, it’s still a better place to be than being imprisoned in real life by this man. We’re encouraging anyone affected by domestic violence to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline for help: 1-800-799-7233.” On Say Nothing (due out January 31st via Atlantic Records), THEORY — Tyler Connolly [lead vocals, guitar], Dave Brenner [guitar, backing vocals], Dean Back [bass], and Joey Dandeneau [drums]— is speak- ing up through undeniable anthems rooted in scorching songcraft, ex- perimental vision, rock ‘n’ roll attitude, and clever pop ambition. Re- corded in London with producer Martin Terefe [Jason Mraz, Yungblud], the album features timely lyrical commentary on many issues that our society is grappling with today. Domestic violence, racism, the divisive- ness in American politics and more are explored, which finds THEO- RY’s finger on the pulse of the current climate with a message that’s both a cautionary warning and a hopeful wish for our collective future. Peeling back the layers of THEORY’s depth and breadth like never before, Say Nothing is a continuation of their musical and thematic evolution, displaying the band’s powerful storytelling in full force and introducing fresh sounds and sonics. THEORY’s platinum single “Rx (Medicate)” from 2017’s Wake Up Call addressed the opioid epidemic and racked up more than 250 million streams, became their third #1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and received an iHeartRadio Music Award nomination for Rock Song of the Year. Over the course of nearly two decades, THEORY’s impressive catalogue has earned them several platinum and gold singles, a platinum album, two Top 10 album debuts on the Billboard Top 200, and eight Top Tens on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart. Cherry Picking Brings Back Memories

Hi Everyone, cludes all of the medicines she Just wanted to share with you learned about. She also did a some of the awesome things family tree so she knows where that Wuskupuw Vele did for her she fits in down the line from Medicines for summer youth. Granny Gardner. We gathered This picture is of her last day 15 different medicines, dried where we jarred her dried med- them, learned how to make icines for future preservation. them, and what they are used for. So she got to take the jars We did this at the library where a of medicines home with her so professor wanted to learn more she has her own to use now. about this area so we shared She has also contacted me a with him. She did a great job in few times after this with ques- all aspects of her job. She has tions and will be borrowing a the personality, humbleness, book about natural medicines. inquisitiveness, respect, and many other awesome qualities She did so awesome and it is that make medicines the direc- very impressive what she action for her. complished this summer. I am very proud of her and it moti- She processed the medicines vates me by her interest. and made a journal which in- Misty MOHICAN NEWS October 15, 2019 Page 8 Join the Arbor Day Foundation, Get 10 Trees Martin Welch. Committee. Seconded by Martin Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Arbor Day Foundation. Roll Call: Sterling abstain, Marv Welch. Foundation will receive 10 free “These trees will also add to the abstain, Matt yes, Terrie yes, Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, trees as part of the Foundation’s proud heritage of your state’s Martin yes and Craig abstain Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes Trees for America program. Tree City USA communities.” Motion carried. and Craig abstain. Motion carried. Through Trees for America, Harris continued. “For the Motion by Terrie K. Terrio Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to everyone is encouraged to past 43 years, Tree City USA to approve the Enrollment enroll Judith Quinney Rudesill, as plant trees, which benefit the has supported effective urban Committee’s recommendation recommended by the Enrollment environment and improve the forestry management across the to enroll Lakeisha Williams. Committee. Seconded by Martin quality of life. With nearly 1 country and planting these trees Seconded by Martin Welch. Welch. million members and supporters, will enhance this tree-planting Roll Call: Sterling abstain, Marv Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, the Arbor Day Foundation is tradition.” abstain, Matt yes, Terrie yes, Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes the nation’s largest nonprofit The trees will be shipped postpaid Martin yes and Craig abstain. and Craig abstain. Motion carried. organization dedicated to planting at the right time for planting between Motion carried Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll trees. October 15 and December 10. The Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll Renee Miller, Brian Miller, Patricia Everyone who joins will receive 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed Trinity Malone, as recommended Miller and Pamela Miller, as one of the following tree packages to grow or they will be replaced by the Enrollment Committee. recommended by the Enrollment based on their location: 10 Arizona free of charge. Easy-to-follow Seconded by Martin Welch. Committee. Seconded by Martin cypress, 10 live oak or 10 mix trees planting instructions are enclosed Roll Call: Sterling abstain, Marv Welch. including eastern redbud, white with each shipment of trees. abstain, Matt yes, Terrie yes, Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, pine, sugar maple, white flowering New members of the Arbor Day Martin yes and Craig abstain. Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes dogwood, pin oak, red maple, river Foundation will also receive Motion carried and Craig abstain. Motion carried. birch, silver maple, northern red The Tree Book, which includes Motion by Martin Welch to enroll Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll oak and Colorado blue spruce. information about tree planting Jeremy Pennewell. Seconded by Theresa Miller, as recommended “These trees are carefully selected and care. Terrie K. Terrio. by the Enrollment Committee. to yield year-round benefits, To receive the 10 free trees, Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, Seconded by Martin Welch. including beautiful spring flowers, visit arborday.org or send a $10 Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, cool summer shade, spectacular membership contribution to: and Craig yes. Motion carried. Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes autumn colors, winter berries, and Arbor Day Foundation Ten Trees Motion by Martin Welch to enroll and Craig abstain. Motion carried. nesting sites for songbirds,” said 100 Arbor Ave Amy Pennewell Davids. Seconded Motion by Martin Welch to enroll Matt Harris, chief executive of the Nebraska City, NE 68410 by Terrie K. Terrio. Jaime Mattingly, as recommended Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, by the Enrollment Committee. Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. and Craig yes. Motion carried. Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, Directives Motion by Martin Welch to enroll Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes Linda Smith, as recommended by and Craig abstain. Motion carried. the Enrollment Committee. Motion by Martin Welch to Seconded by Matthew Putnam. enroll Nicolaus Jungenberg, as Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, recommended by the Enrollment Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes Committee. Seconded by Terrie K. On Tuesday, September 24, department known as Education and Craig yes. Motion carried. Terrio. 2019, the Stockbridge-Munsee and Career Services. Seconded Motion by Matthew Putnam to Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, Tribal Council held a Special by Matthew Putnam. Motion enroll Yvonne Little. Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes Tribal Council Meeting and at carried. Seconded by Martin Welch. and Craig yes. Motion carried. that time the following actions EXECUTIVE SESSION- Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, Motion by Martin Welch to were taken on the motions: Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to go into Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes enroll Forrest L. Sparks, as Roll Call: Executive Session. Seconded by and Craig yes recommended by the Enrollment Shannon Holsey; Present Sterling Schreiber. Motion carried Motion carried. Committee. Seconded by Terrie K. Matthew Putnam; Present at 8:10 AM. Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll Terrio. Terrie Terrio; Present Motion by Matthew Putnam to Kay Little, as recommended by the Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, Sterling Schreiber: Present come out of Executive Session. Enrollment Committee. Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes Marv Malone; Present Seconded by Sterling Schreiber. Seconded by Martin Welch. and Craig yes. Motion carried. Martin Welch; Present Motion carried at 11:45 PM. Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, Motion by Martin Welch to enroll Craig Kroening Jr.; Present While in Executive Session Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes Jared Lee King, as recommended APPROVAL OF AGENDA- discussion was held on Enrollment and Craig yes. Motion carried. by the Enrollment Committee. Motion by Martin Welch to approve Minutes, a personnel issue and Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to enroll Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. the agenda. Seconded by Craig a shift differential/wage gap/ Raven Webster, as recommended Motion maker amends motion to Kroening, Jr. Motion carried. implementation issue. by the Enrollment Committee. state: Cindy King is the mother, JOB DESCRIPTION/REORG- Motion by Matthew Putnam to Seconded by Martin Welch. not Jerry Smith Sparks Jolene Bowman record Sam Brushel, born in the Roll Call: Sterling abstain, Marv Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, Motion by Sterling Schreiber late 1700’s as full blood. abstain, Matt yes, Terrie yes, Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes to change the position title Seconded by Martin Welch. Martin yes and Craig abstain. and Craig yes. Motion carried. from the Director of Education, Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, Motion carried. Motion by Martin Welch to accept Employment and Training to Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes Motion by Martin Welch to enroll the Enrollment Committee meeting Director of Education and Career and Craig abstain. Motion carried. Jeffrey Plass, as recommended by minutes of September 23, 2019. Services. Seconded by Matthew Motion by Matthew Putnam to the Enrollment Committee. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Putnam. (the change should be enroll Muwasah Komanekin. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Motion carried. made throughout the document). Seconded by Martin Welch. Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, Shift differential/Retro-Active Motion carried. Motion carried. Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes Pay/Implementation Motion by Matthew Putnam to Motion by Matthew Putnam and Craig abstain. Motion carried. Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to approve the Adult/Youth Career to enroll Dorothy Moede, as Motion by Martin Welch to enroll approve the recommendation of Counselor job description and recommended by the Enrollment Alan Quinney, as recommended the Executive Director of Human change the department to Committee. Seconded by Martin by the Enrollment Committee. Resources to correct the shift Education and Career Services. Welch. Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. differential and make it retro- Seconded by Martin Welch. Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv Roll Call: Sterling no, Marv yes, active to October 1, FY 2019 Motion carried. abstain, Matt yes, Terrie yes, Matt yes, Terrie yes, Martin yes only. Seconded by Martin Welch. Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to Martin yes and Craig yes and Craig abstain. Motion carried. Motion carried approve the Resource Room Motion carried. Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to accept Specialist position with the GED Motion by Matthew Putnam to enroll Anthony Quinney, as the Executive requirement only and to make the enroll Tanya Malone. Seconded by recommended by the Enrollment Directives cont on pg Thirteen: MOHICAN NEWS October 15, 2019 Page 9 Directives cont from pg Ten: Seconded by Craig Kroening, Jr. Martin Welch. Motion carried. to our community; whereas, the Director of Human Resources Motion carried. LANGUAGE AND CULTURE current facility design dos not recommendation for the wage gap promote patient privacy; whereas, retention plan for the casino and MOHICAN MOHAWK TRAIL COMMITTEE MEETING tribe. Seconded by Martin Welch. SIGN-JoAnn Schedler and Judy MINUTES-Judy Heubel and in order to meet tribal health Motion carried. Heubel, Language and Culture JoAnn Schedler, Committee needs, the Stockbridge-Munsee ADJOURNMENT- Committee Members Tribal Council wishes to apply for Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to Motion by Matthew Putnam to Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to accept the Joint Venture Construction adjourn. Seconded by Craig approve the sign for the Mohican the meeting minutes of July 17, Program from I.H.S.; whereas the Kroening, Jr. Motion carried at Mohawk Trail. Seconded by Martin 2019. Seconded by Sterling Stockbridge-Munsee Community 12:01 PM. Welch. Motion carried. Schreiber. Motion carried. understands that participation in WALL OF SACHEMS EXHIBIT- Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to accept the Joint Venture Construction Heather Bruegl, Director of the meeting minutes for August Program from I.H.S. would Cultural Affairs 8, 2019. Seconded by Craig require constructing a new health On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to honor Kroening, Jr. Motion carried. center complete with all medical the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal the request to utilize wall space Motion by Craig Kroening, Jr., to equipment needed to operate; Council held a Regular Tribal at the Tribal Office for the Wall of accept the meeting minutes of whereas, the Community’s Council Meeting and at that Sachems Exhibit. Seconded by August 21, 2019. Seconded by interest in participating in the time the following actions were Sterling Schreiber. Motion carried. Martin Welch. Motion carried. I.H.S. Joint Venture Construction taken on the motions: LETTER OF RESOLUTION: EXECUTIVE SESSION- Program is predicated on the Roll Call: Catskill 21 Project-Heather Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to go into assumption that I.H.S. will provide Shannon Holsey; Present Bruegl, Director of Cultural Executive Session. Seconded by the staffing package for the Matthew Putnam; Present Stockbridge-Munsee Health and Terrie Terrio; Present Affairs Martin Welch. Motion carried at Sterling Schreiber: Present Motion by Terrie to approve and 5:36 PM. Wellness Center and that such Marv Malone; Present authorize the president to sign Motion by Matthew Putnam to staffing package will be based on Martin Welch; Present the Letter of Resolution with come out of Executive Session. a current staff count of zero as Craig Kroening Jr.; Present Greene County IDA and New York Seconded by Martin Welch. the Community has not previously APPROVAL OF AGENDA Department of Environmental Motion carried at 6:31 PM. received federal staffing funds, Add: Home Bids, Budget to Conservation for the Catskill 21 While in Executive Session and now therefore be it resolved, executive session Project in Catskill, New York. discussion was held on an audit the Tribal Council authorizes the Strike: Ceremonial Request Seconded by Martin Welch. report, a legal issue, tribal member submittal of an application for the Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to Motion carried. requests, a joint venture resolution, Stockbridge-Munsee Community approve the Regular Tribal Council USE OF SEAL ON OTTER a budget and home bids for participation in the I.H.S. Joint Meeting agenda for October 1, CREEK SIGNS-Heather Bruegl, Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to accept Venture Construction Program 2019, as amended. Seconded by Director of Cultural Affairs the Internal Audit Report for in order to develop a new health Martin Welch. Motion carried. Motion by Matthew Putnam to Program 707 Human Resources center facility; be it further MEETING MINUTES (09-17-19 & approve the use of the Great Seal and wait for a response from the resolved, if selected for an award 09-24-19) of Mohican Nation on interpretive program. Seconded by Martin to participate in the I.H.S. Joint Motion by Matthew Putnam to sign for the Otter Creek sit in Welch. Motion carried. Venture Construction Program and approve the Regular Tribal Council Weybridge, Vermont. Seconded Motion by Matthew Putnam to take so long as such award is consistent Meeting minutes of Tuesday, by Craig Kroening, Jr. Motion back into our possession a 156- with the identified assumptions, the September 17, 2019, and Special carried. acre parcel of land in the southern Stockbridge-Munsee Community Tribal Council Meeting of Tuesday, 2020 HEALTH & portion of Papscanee Island, New commits to constructing a new September 24, 2019. DENTAL FUNDING York, that has a conservation health center, complete with all Seconded by Marv Malone. RECOMMENDATIONS-Todd easement and protects it from medical equipment needed to Roll Call: Sterling yes, Marv yes, VanDen Heuvel, Executive development. Seconded by Martin operate, and that the construction Matt yes, Terrie abstain (travel 09- Director of Human Resources Welch. (This is donated land, but of the facility is obtaining the 17-19), Martin yes and Craig yes. and Joe Zack, Cottingham and taxes will be an expense) Motion required equipment will be funded Motion carried. Butler carried. from sources other that the Indian RFP LITTLE STAR ARCO Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to accept Motion by Craig Kroening, Jr. Health Service. Seconded by RECOMMENDATION-Rob the recommendation to leave the to grant a waiver to MD002 as Martin Welch. Motion carried. Hendricks, Bus Dev. and Mike employee shares of the cost of discussed in Executive Session. Motion by Matthew Putnam to Penass, C-Store Manager health and dental insurance as is Seconded by Martin Welch. grant tribal member 124 a waiver Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to a and accept the recommendation Motion carried. of a policy so he is able to apply for accept the recommendation to for the slight increase in the Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to adopt a job earlier. Seconded by Craig go with ARCO for our fuel supply. employer share. Seconded by resolution 001-20, whereas, Kroening, Jr. Seconded by Matthew Putnam. Martin Welch. Motion carried. the current facility cannot Roll Call: Sterling yes, Marv Motion carried. USE OF MAILING LIST FOR adequately meet the needs of the abstain, Matt yes, Terrie no, Martin JOB DESCRIPTIONS-Todd THE ELDERLY CENTER-Linda tribal community due to space no and Craig yes Motion carried. VanDen Heuvel Mohawk Katchenago, Tribal limitations. The current facility is Motion by Sterling Schreiber to Surveillance Officer Administrator approximately 30,170 square feet, accept the highest bid of Rose Motion by Sterling Schreiber Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to I.H.S. engineers have estimated Chevalier for the tribal home to post the Surveillance Officer approve the request. Seconded by the clinic space needed to serve located at N8987 Little Road in position as presented. Seconded Craig Kroening, Jr. Motion carried. projected user population in the Gresham, and to designate Wayne by Craig Kroening, Jr. Motion CEREMONIAL REQUSEST- near future is 43,691 square Murphy’s bid as the alternate. carried. Clifton Pecore, Tribal Member feet; whereas, the current facility Seconded by Terrie K. Terrio. Tribal Police Officer Motion by Craig Kroening, Jr., layout does not meet the needs of Motion maker amends motion Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to to grant permission to allow pharmacy and frequently hinders to include: with the 45-day time approve the posting for the Police individuals to assist in the efficient flow of work processes; period to secure financing. Second Department of the Tribal Police ceremonial deer hunt for the Big whereas, the current facility concurs. Motion carried. Officer in training, that shows the House Ceremonies and informing layout does not meet the needs ADJOURNMENT- wage while training at $12.00 per the Conservation Wardens with of medical to provide a team Motion by Terrie K. Terrio to hour and then after completion the names of the individuals that approach in order to increase adjourn. Seconded by Martin being moved up to $19.88 per hour. will be assisting. Seconded by the continuity of care provided Welch. Motion carried at 7:15 PM. MOHICAN NEWS Ocxtober 15, 2019 Page 10 Training cont from pg One: attendance were instructed on In order to serve as guardian ad basics of filing complaints, general litem or lay advocate, an individual pleadings practice, client relations, Place your ad here! had to successfully complete a court procedures, and GAL duties training program within the prior and services. 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