The Indians Return to the Hardwood Bago Bits…

Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 48, Number 24 Saturday, December 2, 2017 The Indians Return to the Hardwood Bago Bits…

Dr. Zhuda Shaheb was recently recognized by the Winnebago Diabetes Program for 30 years of service to the Winnebago People. Past Winnebago Tribal Chairman Louis LaRose was on hand to share stories and present Dr. Shaheb with a Star Quilt. The Winnebago Indians returned to a new hardwood in traditional fashion this week in a Jamboree matchup with Omaha South, a Class A basketball program from Omaha, Nebraska. The Indians and Packers kept things close throughout the entire game with quarter leads being only a point or two. Although a class A school the Packers had few answers to the Rez Ball style of play of the Indians, who at the end of regulation ﬁ nished off the Packers 58-62. The Indians were home to rival Homer Knights on Thursday night and trekked to Walthill on Friday night. The Indians travel to Macy on the 7th to face the Macy Chiefs. GBB! Basketball Season Begins for the Indians & Lady Indians

HoChunk Renaissance held thier ﬁ rst Wild Game Cook-off. Here is the ﬁ rst place winner, Semia!

The season is upon us…no not Christmas, basketball season! And with basketball comes those game night suppers of popcorn, hotdogs, pizza, nachos and whatever Burr feels like cheffi n up. On this night Burr, Steven & Crystal were all about popcorn & pop, which is usually Winnebago Veteran, Charles Frazier delicious too. The Indians & Lady Indians will not be home again until January 5th against an always tough Laural-Concord team, that was a speaker at the Winnebago Public should give Bernice & Crystal enough time to whip up some ma-heench & dumplings or something…Steven should probably stick to the Schools Veterans Day Celebration. popcorn. GBB! Chucky shared his military experience with students. President Trump stuns Indian Country with ‘Pocahontas’ slur in front of Navajo war heroes to promote both the armed forces and “In this day and age, all tribal na- the Code Talkers, an often forgotten tions still battle insensitive references group of soldiers who used their lan- to our people. The prejudice that Native guage to help the United States achieve American people face is an unfortu- victory in World War II. nate historical legacy,” Begaye said in Instead, Trump overshadowed their a statement following the event. contributions by reviving the deroga- Indianz.Com on Twit- tory term, tribal leaders, tribal citizens ter: ‘They call her Pocahontas’ and members of Congress said. After Jonathan Nez, the tribe's vice president, declining to deliver his prepared re- was even more harsh. He believes the marks, he lashed out at Sen. Elizabeth Code Talkers, whose ranks are dwin- Warren (D-Massachusetts), one of his dling as they age, will be overlooked Posted: Monday, November 27, 2017 political rivals. due to the intense focus on anything "They call her 'Pocahontas,'" Trump Trump says or does. With additional reporting by Kevin said with a smirk as he stood in front of “President Trump's statement to- Abourezk. a portrait of Andrew Jackson, the presi- day was disrespectful and rude. Worst At the recent Winnebago Veterans Day dent widely reviled for forcing tribes out of all, his theatrics overshadowed an Honoring Powwow Miss Martha Warner President Donald Trump sparked of their homelands in the 1800s. otherwise special occasion for our Na- was chosen as the Veteran’s Princess. widespread outrage in Indian Country The revival of the slur -- one Trump vajo Code Talkers," Nez told Indianz. after marring an event featuring Navajo frequently used during the presidential Com. "Our Navajo Code Talkers fought war heroes with a derogatory slur. campaign last year -- quickly drew re- for courage and honor and that same The event at the White House was bukes. Navajo Nation President Russell respect should’ve been given to them to- designed to honor citizens of the Navajo Begaye, who was at the ceremony, at- day. Instead, today will be remembered Nation for their military service. Coming tempted to direct attention back to his for entirely different reasons.” people's warriors but the damage was at the close of Native American Heritage Con’t. on page 5 Month, Trump had the opportunity already done. Indianz.com… ‘Stand Up, Fight Back!’ -- Annual march to honor lost Native children continues 'We love you and we need you and Daniel Bearshield was there, a Santee Sioux Chief War Eagle on a hill we want you in our lives' 34-year-old Santee Sioux man seeking overlooking the Missouri River, LaMere answers to why so many Native children invoked the names of three children Ben St. Cyr received 2nd place in the were being lost to the state child welfare murdered in foster homes, deaths that HoChunk Renaissance Wild Game system. inspired the fi rst march so many years Cook-off, held on November 14th. “We were dealing with a lot of hostil- ago. ity, a lot of prejudice, a lot of racism,” Hannah Thomas, Nathaniel Saunso- he said. ci-Mitchell and Larissa Starr-Red Owl. Native American parents and advo- “There are others since then and oth- cates decided to march. ers before them,” LaMere. said. “They They walked to the Woodbury County are Native children.They are non-Native 15th annual Memorial March to Courthouse and to the state Department children. Honor Our Lost Children in Iowa of Human Services, places where strang- “What we do when we come here is Thursday, November 23, 2017 ers had too long decided the fate of their we elevate the discussion about the children. They marched with fi sts held need for us to do what we can to keep By Kevin Abourezk high and chanted. families intact and to reunite them “What do you do when your rights when we can and to give all of those Little Eliana Blackhawk is the new Win- SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Fifteen years are under attack?” they shouted. “Stand children an opportunity to live, to grow nebago Veteran’s Jr. Princess. ago, Native people in Sioux City sought up, fi ght back!” and to fl ourish.” the help of Iowa state leaders. And they’ve continued to march, Too many of their children were be- every year since. In addition to the march this year, ing removed from their homes, they told This year, nearly 160 people joined in Sioux City law enforcement offi cials and state offi cials. a brisk, three-mile walk from War Eagle Native American leaders participated Too many were failing to return, Park in Sioux City to the Woodbury in a town hall meeting Monday, and a they said. County Courthouse as part of the 15th local college — Briar Cliff University — Too many were being abused and Annual Memorial March to Honor Our hosted a two-day workshop that ended murdered in state foster homes, they Lost Children. Tuesday. said. But deaf ears turned their pleas As he has every year, Winnebago ac- Con’t. on page 4 into anger, and they sought a way to tivist Frank LaMere led the way. express that frustration. Standing before the 31-foot statue of The WIN Camera is back in the stands at Indians and Lady Indians basketball Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com games…so be on your toes. Page 2— Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 2 , 2017 Bago News

Next WIN News Deadline: December 11th Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 2, 2017 — Page 3 Winnebago News

Thoughts about a Major Change… JESUS OUR SAVIOR By Lance Morgan LUTHERAN OUTREACH Pastor Ricky Jacob

who run for offi cer jobs would have to really commit to the job and would “You can’t handle the Truth” “Hide your face from my sins and have to emphasize their particular blot out my iniquity” [Psalm 51:9]. skills, which should result in some The above is a line from the movie In another penitential Psalm we highly skilled offi cers. ‘A Few Good Men.’ It is uttered by hear these words of truth: “If you, I also think we would get a higher Colonel Nathan R. Jessup (Jack O Yahweh, kept a record of sins, O level at-large council member. Win- Nicholson) to Lieutenant Daniel Yahweh, who could stand” [Psalm nebago is full of experienced people Kaffee (Tom Cruise) in a military 130:3 NIV]? (Yahweh is the Hebrew now who are running programs, corpo- courtroom. I am lead to think that word of Creator God). Oh, how one rate entities, or various management most people can not handle the truth. realizes his or her guilt and desires or teaching positions. Quitting those Instead we tend to be deceived again it to be forgotten. jobs to be on the council is unlikely and again. We hold fast to traditions Creator God knows all too well our because it might be a pay cut or it and the teachings of our parents, our pitiful state. Because of His mercy He will hurt the places they work. If they grandparents, and our elders even will not bring to memory our former could simply go to 2 to 4 meetings a when they come into direct confl ict things. Once and for all our historical month, then it would allow them to with the Sacred Word of Truth. trauma will be no more! Once and for stay at their current jobs and still At this time of year, many Chris- all our horrible sinful ways will be be able to be a public servant while tians reflect on what is to come forgotten for good! Isaiah pointed out receiving a nice stipend for the effort. when Jesus returns. We heard on this reality as he quotes Yahweh as The council job would be extra pay, November 26th, the Last Sunday of saying: “For the former troubles are I think we should change how we not a cut in pay. the Church year, from the prophet forgotten, for indeed they are hidden elect our tribal council. I believe we It would also change the way people Isaiah. Isaiah quoted Creator God: from my eyes” [Isaiah 65:15b Reed]. should directly elect our four offi cers, think and vote on the council. Coun- “For behold, I am about to create Thank God. the Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and cil members who are worried about new heavens and a new earth, and Refl ecting back from Psalm 130: Secretary and let them serve three- keeping a fairly high paid job might the former things will not be remem- “But with you there is forgiveness; year terms, instead of the current take actions to make people happy so bered, and they will not come upon therefore you are feared” [Psalm one-year term. I also believe that the they can keep that job instead of doing the heart” [translated by R. Reed other fi ve members should not be full 130:4 NIV]. This is good news to what is best for the tribe as a whole. I Lessing]. time employees, but would instead those who fear Creator God and have seen and felt this type of pressure Let me ask you a question. How receive a signifi cant stipend for each humbly turn back to Him. many times. If our council members many times do you wish that the past meeting. This change would have However those who do not fear viewed it as a part-time job instead many positives results including: would be forgotten? How often are Him, those who continue to live in of their livelihood, we might get some The ability to directly select our painful experiences that happened opposition to Him, will be constantly better long-term decision making. I leaders and not having it be some to you or to your loved ones come reminded of their wicked ways. They have said many times that behind ev- sort of yearly bargain between tribal to mind? Or how about those times will be separated from Him and His ery request to the Tribal Council is an council members. It would allow us that you did something that you are presence forever and ever. This is implied threat and removing the power to determine if their skill set is right ashamed of and regret? Words that the truth as revealed by Creator God of that threat should be a positive. for the particular job. were spoken that you can’t take back, Himself. These changes would require a sec- The change would probably save come back to be remembered again Jesus went to the cross and suf- retarial election to change the tribal about $400,000 a year. I don’t be- and again. fered indescribable pain as He was constitution. There are a lot of other lieve we have enough work for nine The evil one tempts you to do what forsaken by His heavenly Father. ideas that people have talked about in- full time council members. The tribe you know in your heart is wrong and Jesus bore the consequences of sin, cluding a general council or having off has set up multiple corporate enti- then you go through with it and fall done to us and done by us, so that reservation citizens vote in tribal elec- ties, which now run the majority of for his lies. The evil one does not stop you would not have to suffer your- tions. I think those are worth discuss- the tribe and the days of the council there he goes on and then reminds self. King David goes on to write: ing, but I think they would serve as a overseeing everything directly are you again and again of your guilt! Be “Create in me a pure heart, O God, distraction to having a core change like gone. Just paying a meeting stipend honest you have a guilty conscience and renew a steadfast spirit within I am talking about. I believe a straight of $250 to $500 per meeting, instead and that is exactly where the evil one me” [Psalm 51:10 NIV]. forward and simple change is the best 5 full time salaries for the at-large wants to keep you. By the grace of God alone, that fi rst step and I think we should start members would be a major savings. King David after he had fallen for is exactly what Creator God does. the process sooner rather than later. I also think that a different kind another man’s wife, coveted her, slept Christians around the world are of person will run for the offi cer jobs with her and then had her husband uplifted by the hope of their place in Contact me at [email protected] than the at-large positions. People murdered. And then he went on with the newly created heavens and earth! his life for a time. However, Creator It is theirs through faith in Jesus as God did not turn His back on David. their Lord and Savior. Instead he sent Nathan to confront ‘The One who is testifying to him with his sin [you can read about these things says, “Yes, I am com- Letter to the Editor… this in 2nd Samuel 11 and 12]. ing quickly.” Amen, come now, Lord David goes on to write a psalm, Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus What is going on at the Winnebago Hospital? My provider referred me to a a Hebrew spiritual song. Part of be with all of you’ [Revelation 22:20- Urology specialist for microscopic blood in my urine. The Urology Specialists this psalm includes these words: 21 translated by Louis A. Brighton]. in Dakota Dunes were very professional and friendly during my two visits to check two of my internal organs. One CT scan, a spot on the lower part of one lung was seen as “suspicious” and the recommendation was to have a different scan on my lung. It could be nothing serious or it could be cancer. Dr. Cantu makes the decisions for the Contract Health committee (which has a new name) and he did not approve my referral. I was told by a hospital staff person that it was not approved, but that I could go have the PET scan at my own expense. Dr. Cantu said that the scan was not a Level 1. The scan can be as high as $2-3,000 given that the cost of the radiologist reviewing the results is an additional $325.00. I returned to my provider and asked that the wording on the referral refl ects the rule-out of cancer. The provider did refer me a second time. Dr. Cantu determined that the possibility of cancer is not a Level 1. Then I am told sometime later that I can appeal. But no one had a form to use; I, not having any medical training, do not know how to describe the particular medical condition that is being requested and declined by Dr. Cantu twice. So what do I do? Wait and see? Then several months or several years from now, when cancer may be diagnosed, I can thank Dr. Cantu for declining my request for a diagnostic test? I guess so. Plus, I am now getting billings from the Urology specialist entity because the fi rst two visits several months Look who turned 2! ago are not being paid by the Winnebago Hospital.

Tribal Member 393-UO3973

National and Nebraska Democrats Push Back on Trump’s Racial Slur

Nebraska Democratic Party’s 1st Associate Chair, Frank LaMere released the following statement:

“The disparaging remarks that Donald Trump made about Senator Elizabeth Warren was insensitive and ignorant at best and clearly racist at worst! I do not have to tell you what I think! To denigrate a whole race of people and some of our oldest Native and American heroes with a cute reference for political gain is beneath the ofﬁ ce of the President. Sadly, most Americans see everything being said and done by Donald Trump as being beneath that ofﬁ ce!”

DNC Chair Tom Perez released the following statement: Happy Birthday Aviana Rose!! “Donald Trump continues to debase the ofﬁ ce of the presidency. These code Thanksgiving 11/23 talkers deserve our nation’s praise and gratitude, not a president who disrespects Love you lots!! the Native American community and dishonors Native American veterans. What Mom, Dad, Arian, and Aria Trump displayed today was an embarrassment to our values and a disgraceful insult to the heroes of our history. Our country deserves better than this.”

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on December 16, 2017. DEADLINE for this issue will be December 11, 2017.

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American Broadband Customer Notice Front page story continued… American Broadband provides basic and enhanced telecommunications services within its service area. Basic services are offered at the following rates: Jefferson Keel, the newly elected "Stop disrespecting Native Americans!" president of the National Congress of Amid the negative reactions from Indian Single Party Residence Service $19.95/month Single Party Business American Indians, raised similar con- Country, the White House quickly de- Service $30.00/month cerns. Besides "overshadowing" the fended Trump's use of the term. During Local residence and business service includes voice grade access to the public importance of the Code Talkers, he said a news briefi ng following the ceremony, telephone network; minutes of use for local service provided at no additional Trump's continued use of Pocahon- press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sand- charge; access to 911 emergency services; and toll limitation for qualifying low- tas as a "slur" ignores the contributions ers said "Pocahontas" wasn't a racial income consumers. of a Native woman who was known for slur and wasn't derogatory. The Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program (NTAP) is available for bringing people together. "I think what most people fi nd of- qualifying customers. This program provides for monthly service discounts “Once again, we call upon the Presi- fensive is Senator Warren lying about on telephone service. NTAP reduces the cost of local phone service by up to dent to refrain from using her name her heritage to advance her career," $12.75 per month. Toll blocking at no charge and reduced deposits are also in a way that denigrates her legacy,” Sanders said, in reference to Warren's available through NTAP. NTAP is administered by the Nebraska Public Service Keel, who served in Vietnam, said in claims of Cherokee ancestry. Commission a statement. Berinda Deluca-Rininger, a veteran NTAP and Toll Blocking support is available from American Broadband. Deb Haaland, a citizen of the Pueblo from the Navajo Nation who worked for These programs provide discounts to eligible low-income consumers to help of Laguna and a Democrat who is hop- Trump when she lived in New York City, them establish and maintain telephone service. ing to be the fi rst Native woman elected also backed the president. She said NTAP assistance lowers the cost of basic, monthly local telephone service. to Congress, called Trump's repeated Warren's lack of documentation of her Eligible consumers can receive up to $12.75 per month in discounts. In ad- use of the term "indefensible." She heritage -- not racial animus -- was the dition, the Federal Universal Service Charge is not assessed to consumers said it refl ects a larger problem of an motivation for the "Pocahontas" slur. participating in Lifeline. administration that has delivered few “All I can say is that as a Native Toll Blocking prevents the placement of all long distance calls for which a concrete gains for Indian Country since woman, as a Marine veteran, he’s never subscriber would be charged. Toll blocking is available to eligible consumers the president took offi ce in January. disrespected me in any way," Deluca- at no cost. Also, by choosing this option, consumers are usually not charged "That's telling of him and his ad- Rininger, who joined Trump's organiza- a deposit. ministration that they are not working tion after serving in the military, said To qualify for NTAP, subscribers must either have an income that is at or in any way to build relationships with of her former boss. "He's never called below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or the Indian tribes," Haaland told Indianz. me Pocahontas.” subscriber, one or more of the subscriber’s dependents, or the subscriber’s Com. "He values the contributions that our household must receive benefi ts from one of the "If I had a chance to speak to him Code Talkers made for our country," following assistance programs: personally, I would ask him what tribe she said after watching the White House -Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8); is Pocahontas from," she continued. ceremony online. -Medicaid; "And he would likely not be able to Deluca-Rininger, who now lives in -Children’s Health Insurance Program/Kids Connection (SAM, MAC or EMAC); answer that." Arizona, isn't offended by the use of -Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly the Food "He seemingly lumps us all together "Pocahontas" either because she said Stamps Program); in one pot and has no clue about our the jab is about Warren's question- -Supplemental Security Income (SSI); history, our differences, the various able heritage. "If she were truly Native -Veterans Pension Benefi t/Survivors Pension Benefi t issues that we all have," Haaland said. American, I honestly don't feel that he To receive an NTAP application, contact your local Health and Human Her campaign website now features would be saying that to her," she said. Services agency caseworker or the Nebraska Public Service Commission, 1200 a prominent call to action to Trump: N Street, Suite 300, PO Box 94927, Lincoln, NE 68508-4927, Phone: 402- 471-3101, Toll Free: 1-800-526-0017 or http://www.psc.nebraska.gov/ntips/ ntips_ntap.html Tribal Lifeline and Tribal Link Up support is also available from American Broadband. These programs provide discounts to eligible low-income consumers Indianz.com… to help them establish and maintain telephoneservice. Tribal Lifeline assistance lowers the cost of basic, monthly local telephone The march itself began at War Eagle together. Together, I know we can be service. Eligible consumers receive $26.45 per month in discounts. Park and continued east to Jackson successful.” Tribal Link Up reduces the cost of initiating new telephone service by Recovery Centers, a treatment center, LaMere said the march has already providing a $30 credit. Eligible consumers also qualify for a deferred payment where marchers stopped for coffee and helped reunite Native children and schedule for remaining costs of up to $200. speeches. their families. He shared the story of an A subscriber who lives on Tribal lands and is an eligible resident of Tribal LaMere thanked the state of Ne- adoptive family who had once watched lands is eligible for Tribal Lifeline service if the subscriber, one or more of braska for closing the four beer stores a television news story about the march the subscriber’s dependents, or the subscriber’s household participates in in Whiteclay, a decision capped in Sep- and happened to see a Native woman any of the above-listed qualifying assistance programs or one of the following tember by a Nebraska Supreme Court who’d lost her parental rights carrying Tribal-specifi c federal assistance programs: Bureau of Indian Affairs General decision rejecting the liquor licenses for her baby’s picture. They instantly rec- Assistance; Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; those four stores. ognized the baby. Head Start (if income eligibility criteria are met); or the Food Distribution Pro- LaMere said it is now up to Native They contacted the birth mother and gram on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). Tribal subscribers may also qualify if the people to do their part to ensure the were able to reunite her with her child. household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. For well-being of their children. The march Wednesday ended at the information regarding Tribal Lifeline services from American Broadband call “It took a long time but they did what Woodbury County Courthouse, where American Broadband’s offi ce at (888) 262-2661. we asked them to do,” he said. “We we marchers gathered for Native Ameri- American Broadband’s voice service is a Lifeline-supported service. Only have to get well. We’ve got to ask tough can drumming and singing, as well as eligible consumers may enroll in the Lifeline program. Lifeline applicants must questions of ourselves.” speeches by county offi cials and judges. present documentation demonstrating eligibility either through participation The marchers then proceeded to the Bearshield talked about the march’s in one of the qualifying federal assistance programs or through income-based Siouxland Center for Active Genera- fi rst year, when marchers tried to walk means. Lifeline recipients are required to recertify their eligibility every year. tions, where they stopped again for cof- into the courthouse but were stopped The Lifeline program is limited to one benefi t per household, consisting of ei- fee and presentations. by the sheriff. The marchers forced their ther wireline or wireless service. A household is defi ned, for purposes of the Kellie Snow, a Winnebago Tribal way into the building. Lifeline program, as an individual or group of individuals who live together at Council member, called on men and “We weren’t welcome,” he said. “I the same address and share income and expenses. Lifeline is a government boys in the audience to get sober and think we shook this building.” benefi t program, and consumers who willfully make false statements in order come home to their people. He lamented the loss of Native leaders to obtain the benefi t can be punished by fi ne or imprisonment or can be barred “We love you and we need you and like Judy Yellowbank, former program from the program. we want you in our lives,” she said. “We manager for the Four Directions Com- If you have any questions regarding telecommunications services, please call want you to lead us.” munity Center in Sioux City, who died in American Broadband’s offi ce at (888) 262-2661. Jerry Foxhoven, director of the Iowa October 2016. He called on Native youth Department of Human Services, said to take up the mantle of leadership. state leaders are working hard to reunite “We kept that wolf away from the children with their families and working door, but that wolf’s going to return,” to help parents get healthy. he said. “I’m going to be at this march every year,” he said. “Because I think it’s a For this and more stories from around symbol. It’s a symbol that we’re in this Indian Country visit us at www.indianz. com

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New player this season, Lance Denny shooting a free throw for the Indians. Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 2, 2017 Community News

SUICIDE IN INDIAN COUNTRY PART 8 Suicide is the third leading cause of Feeling tired all the time; repeatedly death for Americans between the ages falling asleep in class. of 10 and 24, and the Native American/ Feeling hopeless, helpless, worthless, Alaska Native (AI/AN) population has or guilty. the highest rate of death by suicide of Feeling angry or moody, crying easily, all cultural groups. In addition to risk chronic worrying or experiencing panic factors found in the U.S. at large (such attacks. as history of previous attempts, or at- Avoiding friends; feeling alone even tempts or completions in one's family; when with friends. exposure to suicidal behavior in others; Loss of interest in things that used history of mental illness or depression; to be fun. substance abuse; loss of relationships; Difficulty concentrating, doing life stresses), AI/AN youth have addi- schoolwork, remembering things, or tional factors that may increase risk. making decisions. AI/AN youth may feel cut off from other Eating disturbances, like eating more people, or isolated on reservations; per- or less than usual, or throwing up. ceive discrimination; or be burdened Recurring headaches, backaches or by historical trauma shared by earlier stomach aches. generations related to experiences of Alcohol or drug use to escape or mask colonialism, wars, dislocation from feelings. land, and separation from family by Thinking about, planning, or at- Indian boarding schools. tempting suicide. Here’s what to look for in a de- If you have concerns, please call pressed teenager: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK), 1-402-878- Feeling sad, empty, or numb. 2911 or After Hours Crisis # 1-712- Sleeping a lot or having trouble 259-3263. Text NATIVE to 24587. Text sleeping. CONNECT to 741741.

ANGEL TREE/TREE OF HOPE

The Angel Tree/Tree of Hope will reappear the week of November 20th, 2017 at the Winnebago Tribal Dental Clinic. In all the years of this program we are so very grateful for the countless individuals, departments, and Tribal businesses like HCI and WinnaVegas that do a fantastic job of providing for our many children. This year we expect a record number of children that we are hoping to provide a gift for the Christmas Holiday. Last year we met the goal of providing for 268 children of the Winnebago community. These are children that are with the Child and Family Services Department, the Temporary Assistance Needy Family Program, and the Juvenile Services Program. How to help our children - The Angel Tree will be located in the lobby of the Winnebago Tribal Dental Clinic at the USPHS Winnebago Hospital on Tuesday Masthead Scene November 20th. Simply choose a child from the tree and register your selection with the Dental If you’ve driven anywhere in Iowa lately, I don’t know why you would, Clinic Front Desk. This is to keep track of each child to make sure none get but you may have noticed the vast wind farms dotting the horizon though overlooked. If you do not want to select a child and just want to participate, out the state. Well we here in Winnebago have recently become part of the drop off any gift and we will match the gift to one of the children. movement to green energy or as Barack calls it, renewable energy. HCI has We ask you to please bring back the gift you wish to give unwrapped to the for the past few months been constructing mini-solar farms around the Dental Clinic by no later than December 15th, 2017 so we can start wrapping the Rez, you may have seen them on the Planning Department, Senior Citizens gifts. December 18th and 19th will be a busy day of wrapping and volunteers Building and now just north of the HCI Industrial area occupied by The are welcome. Our phone number is (402) 878-2465. Pony, Titan Motors, and Titan Storage. We wish all a very Happy Holiday and a special thank you to those who have helped in the past, will help in the present, and will be there to help in the future.

v/r Winnebago Tribal Health Departments and Angel Tree Committee LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. JFJ17-028B Case No. CV17-049

The People of the Winnebago Tribe In the Matter of the Custody Peti- PUBLIC NOTICE In the Interest of: tion of: A. H. (DOB 06/2011) JONIELLE SMITH STEPHANIE HARLAN, Mother vs. Pursuant to Chapter 69 of the Nebraska Property Code, Titan Self Stor- JAMISON ROBINSON age, located at 5002 Industrial Parkway, Winnebago, Nebraska 68071, will To: LAM LOK CHAN, Father hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale To: JAMISON ROBINSON, will be at 1:00 pm December 15th, 2017. Property will be sold to the high- You are hereby notiﬁ ed that a hear- est bidder for CASH. Personal padlock required by successful bidder. Seller ing for Initial Appearance concerning You are hereby notified that a reserves the right not to accept any bid, and to withdraw any property from the above referred minor individual(s) Custody petition has been ﬁ led and a hearing concerning the above referred sale. Property from each unit may be sold by space only! Property being sold in case no. JFJ17-028B has been Individual(s) in case no. CV17-049 has includes contents in units of the following: scheduled and will be heard in the been scheduled will be heard in the B-50 Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, D-18 Nebraska on the 27TH day of MARCH, Contents of units include misc. household furniture and furnishings, Nebraska on the 22ND day of FEBRU- 2018 at the hour of 11:30 A.M. boxes, bags, clothes, washer and dryer, treadmill, etc. Items are to be removed ARY, 2018 at the hour of 10:00 A.M. from facility within 24 hours of sale.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Case No. CV16-127 Case No. JFJ17-043

In the Matter of the The People of the Winnebago Tribe Winnebago Self Storage Divorce of: In the Interest of: TRISTA WHITEWATER K. M. (DOB 08-06-2017) 5x10 - $35/month vs 10x10 - $45/month STEVEN REDHORN 10x20 - $65/month To: SANTANA MCCAULEY, To: TRISTA WHITEWATER: You are hereby notifi ed that a hear- You are hereby notifi ed that Applica- ing for Initial Appearance concerning tion to Modify the Divorce Decree has the above referred minor individual(s) been fi led and a hearing concerning the in case no. JFJ17-043 has been sched- 402-878-4210 above referred Case No. CV16-127 has uled and will be heard in the Winnebago been scheduled and will be heard in the Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska www.winnebagoselfstorage.com Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, on the 5TH day of DECEMBER, 2017 Nebraska on the 9TH day of JANUARY, at the hour of 10:00 A.M. 2018 at the hour of 11:30 A.M. Native American Owned Manufacturing Housing Company LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LOOKING TO HIRE Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing Construction trades including,drywalling, roofi ng, Case No. CV18-007AB Case No. CV18-014 electrical, plumbing, framing, siding In the Matter of the In the Matter of the Weekdays! 1st Shift! Attendance bonusus! Guardianship Petition of: Guardianship Petition of: Apply at: Cascatra Homes 909 17th Ave. Central City, NE 68826 FRIEDA BREUM, ELIZABETH BAYER, 308-946-5400 [email protected] In Re: In Re: T. B. (DOB 01/2004) M. S. (DOB 02/2000) T. W. (DOB 07/2006) TO: DENISE SAUL MILFORD, TO: DOROTHY BREUM, Mother Mother Apartment For Rent TIRELL WABASHA, Father Lovely 1 bedroom apartment available for persons 62 years of age You are hereby notifi ed that a petition or with a disability in Walthill, NE. You are hereby notifi ed that a petition has been fi led for Guardianship and a Controlled access building with laundry facilities. Rent based on income. has been fi led for Guardianship and a hearing concerning the above referred For more information, call hearing concerning the above referred Individual(s) in Case No. CV18-014 has Individual(s) in Case No. CV18-007AB been scheduled and will be heard in the has been scheduled and will be heard Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, 712-258-4765 in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Win- Nebraska on the 11TH day of DECEM- or write: Weinberg P.M. Inc., nebago, Nebraska on the 9TH day of BER, 2017 at the hour of 11:00 A.M. 600 4th Street, Suite 306, Sioux City, Iowa 51105 JANUARY, 2018 at the hour of 10:00 This institution is an equal opportunity provider A.M. Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 2, 2017 — Page 7 Sports News

News from the Winnebago Indians Football Program

D1-2 All District Team Defense: Offense: DL- Cruz Anaya- Omaha Nation QB- TJ Frenchman- Bago DL- Jaydon Jump- Pender RB- Austin Pies- Homer DL- Josh Boggess- Homer RB- Jared Minnick- GACC LB- Robbie Lovejoy- Bago OL- Jacob Yosten- GACC LB- Brady Oliver- Pender OL- Mike Baumert- GACC LB- Derrick Petz- GACC TE- Jayden Rahn- GACC DB- Tyrese Gorrin- Bago TE- Lance Denney- Bago DB- Jayden Smeal- GACC WR- Jared Tyrell- Pender

Little Priest Tribal College Lady Warriors

The Little Priest Tribal College Warriors

Head coach Leonard Erickson is entering his second year coaching for the Warriors, and will receive some help this year with Nicole Cooper as an assistant. Still a new program, only a couple of years old, Little Priest is still trying to settle Kyle Cooper is currently in his fi rst year as the head coach of the Warriors all the pieces together. Three seasons ago, Little Priest lost to Highland (Kan.) and is assisted by Dillon Hargrove. Cooper took over a Warriors program that 132-33. Last season under Erickson's fi rst year, the Warriors picked up their previously went 2-24 last year. Early on this season the Warriors have shown fi rst three wins in program history. This time around however, Coach Erickson great signs of improvement. They are currently 5-6 on the season with all six feels could really be the defi ning season the program has been looking for. "As a losses coming to very high caliber nationally known teams. young program, our goals are to strive for gradual improvement," said Erickson. This past Saturday the Warriors beat the defending national champs and the "Winning 15 games is very much a reality for us this year because we have the currently ranked #1 team in the nation, Southwestern Community College. Coach depth to get us over the hump." In what is certainly the deepest team in Little Cooper said of the win “this was a very big win for our program and I’m happy Priest's young history, the Warriors will be in good shape with a great deal of for our team and also the Winnebago community”. Southwestern fi nished last experience returning. "We have a solid group of returners who have a year under season 36-1 and was 7-0 prior to Saturday’s game vs the Warriors. The defense their belt as we return Jazlynn Muniz who averaged 15.7 points per game for us," of the Warriors was able to hold Southwestern to their lowest scoring total since mentioned Erickson. "We'll infuse that core group with 10 incoming freshmen that their 2015-2016 season. will make us competitive in every contest. Little Priest is now in the fi nal year of When asked about his goals for building the Little Priest program coach a probationary period to become a full-fl edged member of the ICCAc. In January Cooper said 2018, a vote will go to the league's 14 school presidents to determine whether “Our goal is to bring in student-athletes who represent our college and this Little Priest will be fully admitted into the conference. In the mean time, Little town in a fi rst class manner. As far as wins and losses go we just focus on the Priest has games scheduled with nine different ICCAC programs this season, so next game. Our goal is to get better every day and take it one game and one pos- they are now a familiar face in the conference landscape. session at a time. If we do that the wins will take care of themselves”. “We have a very talented team with players coming from all over the US. What Over the fi rst 8 games of the season, the Lady Warriors have gone 2-6, as they gives this group a chance at a special season is everyone is committed to one beat Briar Cliff and Southwestern Community College. During that stretch, they common goal and that is the overall success of the team. “ have faced the #15 team in the nation twice and have played two D1 programs. Page 8 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 2, 2017 Tribal Council Minutes

Curtis St. Cyr tions to cease. Isaac Smith seconded. nament” promotion. Vincent Bass Con’t. from last issue... Isaac Smith All in favor. seconded. Roland Warner Frank White assumes Chair of meet- VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain [Isaac in at 10:45 a.m.] OTHERS PRESENT: ing. Motion carried. Lewis St. Cyr Chairman White calls for nomina- TRIBAL CFO REPORT OLD BUSINESS: Brandon Stout tions for Vice-Chairman. Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to go FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE: No Theresa St. Cyr Roland Warner nominates Curtis into Executive Session at 10:45 a.m. action taken. Craig Cleveland, Jr. St. Cyr. Roland Warner seconded. LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE: No O.C. Earth Victoria Kitcheyan nominates Vincent VOTE: (5) yes (0) No(0) abstain action taken. Lewis LaTray Bass. Motion carried. CLOTHING CARDS: 3 year olds en- Landon Frenchman James Snow motions for nominations [KM out at 11:15 a.m. Back in at tering Head Start Rohahas Aldrich to cease. Vincent Bass seconded. 11:23 a.m.] Coly Brown motioned to approve Cody Blackhawk Ballot votes: Curtis St. Cyr 8 Vincent Bass motioned to come out of Clothing Cards for 3 year olds entering Randy DeCora Vincent Bass 1 Executive Session at 11:31 a.m. Head Start for the amount of $350.00 Velma Alaniz Curtis St. Cyr assumes Vice-Chair- Victoria Kitcheyan seconded. each. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded. Joe Snowball man Position. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Jack Lamere Chairman White calls for nomina- Motion carried. Motion carried. Warner Earth tions for Treasurer. No action taken/informal. POW-WOW COMMITTEE: Chairman John Snowball Vincent Bass nominates Victoria WILDLIFE AND PARKS: No action dismissed hearings until proper reports JoAnne Baker Kitcheyan taken/informal/discussion. are presented. Julie Bassette Isaac Smith nominates Roland War- KERI BASS PERSONAL ISSUE: NEW BUSINESS: Francine Smith ner. Jim Snow motioned to go into Ex- AMERICAN BROADBAND ANNUAL William DeCora Vincent Bass motions for nomina- ecutive Session at 11:46 a.m. Roland UPDATE: Up-dates only, no action Nate Bigfi re tions to cease. James Snow seconded. Warner seconded. taken. Patrick Runge Ballot votes: Victoria Kitcheyan 3 VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain BRIAN MATHERS, HCCDC: Up- Sam Snake Roland Warner6 Motion carried. dates only, no action taken. Sharon Frenchman Roland Warner assumes Treasurer Kenneth Mallory motioned to come SELECT DELGATE AND ALTER- Les Painter Position. out of Executive session at 12:00 p.m. NATE FOR NCAI Richard Walker Chairman White calls for nomina- Vincent Bass seconded. Darla LaPointe motioned to appoint Carol Cleveland tions for Secretary. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Frank White as Delegate and Ann Brian Mathers Roland Warner nominates Coly Motion carried. Downes as Alternate for NCAI: National James Price, Jr. Brown. No action taken, issue moved to Congress of American Indians. Victoria Tonia Keller Isaac Smith motions for nominations General Council Meeting on October Kitcheyan seconded. Sarah Snake to cease. Curtis St. Cyr seconded. 24, 2017. VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Gene Gilpin Coly Brown assumes Secretary posi- TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS: Motion carried. OTHERS PRESENT CONTINUED: tion. NCAI (National Congress of American ADOPT RESOLUTION: NCAI MEM- Silas Cleveland NEWLY ELECTED TRIBAL COUNCIL Indians) BERSHIP Lowell Ten Clay MEMBERS ADDRESS Vincent Bass motioned to approve James Snow motioned to adopt Melonie Parker Curtis St. Cyr addresses audience as travel for Tribal Council Members. Coly resolution #18-01: National Congress of Iris Rice Vice-Chairman. Brown seconded. American Indian Membership. Curtis Danelle Smith Victoria Kitcheyan addresses audi- VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain St. Cyr seconded. Jessica Wilkerson ence. Motion carried. VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Theresa Sharpback Roland Warner addresses audience CMS (Centers for Medicare and Med- Motion carried. Karen Bass as Treasurer. icaid Services) Vincent Bass motioned to pay the James Price, Sr. Kenneth Mallory addresses audience. James Snow motioned to approve fees for NCAI membership. Kenneth Fred Harden Coly Brown addresses audience as travel for Victoria Kitcheyan to travel to Mallory seconded. Ireta Blackbird Secretary. Washington, DC October 30 to Novem- VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain LaDonna Holstein James Snow addresses audience. ber 3, 2017. Roland Warner seconded. Motion carried. Garan Coons Vincent Bass addresses audience. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain JACK LAMERE REQUEST: Veterans Teresa Littlegeorge Isaac Smith addresses audience. Motion carried. request to up-grade the Veterans Build- Tina Lewis Frank White addresses audience as ALCOHOL PROGRAM: No action ings Follow-up. Randy Teboe Chairman. taken/informal/discussion. [Isaac out] Jenny Parker Judge Patrick Runge Swears in newly [James Snow out at 12:08 p.m. Back WINNAVEGAS MARKETING AP- Wambli Dolezal elected offi cers. in at 12:10 p.m.] PROVAL: Cassie Kitcheyan Frank White Chairman ADJOURN Vincent Bass motioned to approve to Michael Wolfe Curtis St. Cyr Vice-Chairman Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ad- advertise with the Sioux City Journal. Wanda Lewis Roland Warner Treasurer journ at 12:20 p.m. Roland Warner Curtis St. Cyr seconded. Marilyn Grant Coly Brown Secretary seconded. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no ( 0 ) Ricky Jacobs [RECESSION OF COLORS BY VET- VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain abstain Motion carried. Jerome LaPointe, Sr. ERANS AND DRUM GROUP] Motion carried. [Isaac In] Jordana Bass ADJOURN: Vice-Chairman St. Cyr adjourned the TRIBAL APPROPRATIONS BUDGET Elizabeth Bayer Meeting adjourned at 11:23 a.m. meeting at 12:20 p.m. FY 2018: Christina Parker Isaac Smith motioned to do a 10% Maxine Rice Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, cut for 1 year on all programs. Vincent Joy Johnson Teresa Littlegeorge, Sr. Offi ce Associ- Coly Brown, Secretary Bass seconded. Shar Fogleman ate/Chair Secretary Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Phyllis Ware Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Motion carried. A.J. Jones WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA [Kenneth out] Deidre Redhorn CONCUR: SPECIAL MEETING SUSPEND THE RULES: Joi Long Coly Brown, Secretary WINNEBAGO HOUSING DEVEL- James Snow motioned to suspend Winona Armell Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska OPMENT COMMISSION the Rules. Victoria Kitcheyan sec- Lea Cleveland October 9, 2017 onded. Julie Paulsen VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Crystal Ross WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: Motion carried. Robert Armell, Sr. TREASURER’S REPORT Frank White [Kenneth in] Troy Armell, Sr. October 6, 2017 Curtis St. Cyr Vincent Bass motioned to allow Low- Al Wolf Roland Warner ell Ten Clay to proceed with homeless Tiffani Warner TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: Coly Brown project. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded. Yevette Doty Vincent Bass James Snow VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Scott Aldrich Victoria Kitcheyan Vincent Bass Motion carried. Salena Snake Kenneth Mallory Kenneth Mallory TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS: Esther Warner James Snow Isaac Smith V. MALLORY; EMERGENCY HOUS- Tyler Smith Curtis St. Cyr OTHERS PRESENT: ING – No action taken. Monica Cleveland Roland Warner Norma Stealer [Isaac and Curtis out] Lou Mae Hunter Coly Brown Sarah Snake GPTCA meeting Rapid City, Oct. Harold Cleveland OTHERS PRESENT: Gloria Pretends Eagle 6-8, 2017 Agnes Warner Mayan Beltran Benny Pretends Eagle Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to Yvette Warner Alan Post Leilla Logan approve travel for the Chairman and Kristen Whitebeaver Mike Means Claudine Cohen Tribal Council members to attend the Lloyd Hamilton Garan Coons TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: GPTCA (Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Tara Hernandez Rona Stealer Victoria Kitcheyan (leave) Association) meeting in Rapid City, SD Martha Warner Sarah Snake CALL TO ORDER: Chairman White on October 6-8, 2017. Coly Brown Carol Merrick Tanya Baker called the meeting to order at 10:10 seconded. Pam Mahkuk Anthony Earth a.m. VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Gayla Whitewater Keri Bass OPENING PRAYER: Isaac Smith of- Motion carried. Tammy Littlewalker Victor Smith fered the opening prayer. [Isaac and Curtis in] Annette Bass Sharon Frenchman APPROVE AGENDA: K.BASS – Tabled until the October Laurice Primeaux Thelma Whitewater James Snow motioned to approve 6, 2017 Treasurer’s Report meeting. Corrine Gilpin TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: the agenda. Vincent Bass seconded. TC LEAVE: discussion Roger Whitebeaver Frank White (GPTCA mtg.) VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain APPROVE TRAVEL Matt May Isaac Smith (Leave) Motion carried. Curtis St. Cyr motioned to approve Chiara Cournoyer CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman HOUSING PLAN: travel for Vice-Chairman to go to Wis- Tina Tassler St. Cyr called the meeting to order at Isaac Smith motioned to approve the consin on October 12-13, 2017 to visit Alonzo Frenchman 9:08 a.m. 2018 Winnebago HUD Housing Plan. with the Onieda Tribe regarding food Zachary Hansen OPENING PRAYER: Kenneth Mallory Kenneth Mallory seconded. sovereignty. Coly Brown seconded. Roberto Gorrin offered the opening prayer. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Eugene DeCora APPROVE AGENDA: Motion carried. Motion carried. Chris Marrufo Vincent Bass motioned to approve the ADJOURN: ADJOURN: Keely Purscell agenda. James Snow seconded. Vincent Bass motioned to adjourn. Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ad- Chuckie Earth VOTE: (5) yes (0) no James Snow seconded. journ the meeting at 3:45 p.m. James Anna Bess LaRose (0) abstain Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Snow seconded. Paula Brown WINNEBAGO GAMING COMMISS- Motion carried. VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Kelly Snow SION: Chairman White adjourned the Motion carried. Claudine Cohen Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- meeting at 12:04 p.m. Chairman White adjourned the 10:00 a.m. Veterans Present Colors prove August 2017 monthly fi nancial meeting at 3:45 p.m. and Staff, and Flag Song by drum group. report. Respectfully submitted, OPENING PRAYER: Mr. Warner Earth James Snow seconded. Coly Brown, Secretary Respectfully submitted, offered the opening prayer. VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Winnebago Tribal Council Kenneth Mallory, Secretary CALL TO ORDER: Judge Patrick Motion carried. Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Runge called the meeting to order at WINNAVEGAS CASINO RESORT: Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve 10:10 a.m. WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA July 2017 monthly financial report. OATH OF OFFICE: REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Victoria Kitcheyan seconded. Judge Patrick Runge swears newly October 13, 2017 OATH OF OFFICE/REORGANIZATION VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain elected members of the Winnebago Trib- WinnaVegas Casino, Sloan, IA MEETING al Council into offi ce. Taking the Oath Motion carried. October 4, 2017 Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve this year are Victoria Kitcheyan, Curtis TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: August 2017 monthly fi nancial report. St. Cyr, and Roland Warner Frank White TRIBAL COUNCIL: Coly Brown seconded. [HONOR SONG PRESENTED BY Curtis St. Cyr Kenneth Mallory VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain DRUM GROUP] Roland Warner Coly Brown Motion carried. Judge Runge calls for nominations Coly Brown James Snow WINNAVEGAS CASINO RESORT AC- for Chairman. Isaac Smith Frank White TION ITEMS: James Snow nominates Frank White James Snow Victoria Kitcheyan Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ap- as Chairman. Victoria Kitcheyan Vincent Bass prove “Cash for Christmas Slot Tour- Curtis St. Cyr motions for nomina- Vincent Bass Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 2, 2017 — Page 9 Bago News

Kenneth Mallory WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA RESIDENTIAL LEASE VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain OTHERS PRESENT: LAND CORPORATION MEETING Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt Motion carried. Sharon Frenchman November 2, 2017 resolution #18-05 Ref: Louis & Beverly TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEM: Kristen Whitebeaver Fourcloud Residential Lease. Vincent MURIEL (JUDI) BRIDGE – PRO- Teresa Littlegeorge TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: Bass second. POSAL REGARDING HOMESITE CALL TO ORDER: Chairman White OTHERS PRESENT: VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Kenneth Mallory motioned to agree called the meeting to order at 9:28 a.m. Frank White Motion carried. to the terms of the proposal of 30% of OPENING PRAYER: Kenneth Mallory Muriel Bridge [Roland & Frank in, Frank reassumes $50,000.00 spent in home renovations offered the opening prayer. Curtis St. Cyr chair] while leasing of allotted/tribal owned ADOPT AGENDA: Benny Bridge TRUST ACQUISITION 2052 – AP- land. Vincent Bass motioned to adopt the Roland Warner PRAISAL REQUEST Isaac Smith seconded. agenda. James Snow seconded. Tony Woods Vincent Bass motioned to adopt VOTE:(6) yes (0) no (1) abstain, JS VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Coly Brown resolution #18-06 Ref: Trust Acquisition Motion carried. Motion carried. Ron Nohr 2052 – Appraisal Request. No second. AL POOLEY – FATHERHOOD IS SA- WORK GROUP & COMMITTEE AS- James Snow Motion Failed. CRED PAYMENT SIGNMENTS: Sharon Frenchman AGRICULTURAL LEASE MODIFICA- Kenneth Mallory motioned to refer Work Group Discussion & Assign- Vincent Bass TION OF ACRES FOR LITTLE PRIEST to CFO to have Tribal Court pay the ments Garan Coons TRIBAL COLLEGE EXPANSION 161L amount due. [Isaac out 9:55 am/In 10:12 am] Isaac Smith CHARLES FISHER ALLOTMENT James Snow seconded. Council received notice of a death in Ireta Hunter James Snow motioned to adopt reso- VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (1) abstain, JS the community. Kenneth Mallory Tiffany Warner lution #18-07 Ref: Agricultural Lease Motion carried. Isaac Smith motioned to postpone TRIBAL COUNICL ABSENT: Modifi cation of Acres for Little Priest RESCIND RESOLUTION the meeting until November 3, 2017 at Victoria Kitcheyan (NIHB travel) Tribal College Expansion 161L Charles Isaac Smith motioned to rescind 9:00 a.m. due to a passing in the Com- CALLTO ORDER: Chairman White Fisher Allotment. resolution #18-04: Land Corporation: munity. Vincent Bass seconded. called the meeting to order at 9:13 a.m. Kenneth Mallory seconded. Edward Austin Land Sale Bernice La- VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain OPENING PRAYER: Roland Warner VOTE:(7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Mere 812-2 Allotment. James Snow Motion carried. offered the opening prayer. Motion carried. seconded. ADJOURN: APPROVE AGENDA: TRIBAL RESERVE REVOCATION VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Chairman White adjourned the Isaac Smith motioned to approve (TR2034, TR2029A, TR2039) Motion carried. meeting at 10:58 a.m. the agenda as amended. Curtis St. Cyr Curtis St. Cyr motioned to adopt ADJOURN: seconded. resolution #18-08 Ref: Tribal Reserve Kenneth Mallory motioned to adjourn Respectfully submitted: VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Revocation (TR 2034, TR 2029Am at 12:30 p.m. James Snow seconded. Teresa Littlegeorge, Sr. Offi ce Associ- Motion carried. TR2039). James Snow seconded. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain ate/Chair Secretary LAND CORPORATION: VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. CONCUR: Updates presented by Tony Wood. Motion carried. Chairman White adjourned the Coly Brown, Secretary [Roland out, Frank out, Curtis as- GREG SMITH RESIDENTIAL LEASE meeting at 12:30 p.m. Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska sumes chair] Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt Adopt Resolutions resolution #18-09 Ref: Greg Smith Resi- Respectfully Submitted, LOUIS & BEVERLY FOURCLOUD dential Lease. Curtis St. Cyr seconded. Coly Brown, Secretary Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Self-Governance Frequently Asked Questions... Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska 2. Eligibility Determination. The trust responsibility to Indian Tribes and if available? Updated: November 28, 2017 Tribe also requests a determination Indian people. The statute states: "The IPA and MOA employees will be paid General Self-Governance Questions from the IHS Offi ce of Tribal Self-Gov- Secretary is prohibited from waiving, according to the same federal pay scale • What is Self-Governance? ernance whether the Tribe satisfi es the modifying, or diminishing in any way and will remain eligibility to receive Self-Governance is authorized un- eligibility criteria for fi nancial stability the trust responsibility of the United increases in salary and bonuses, just der the Indian Self-Determination and fi nancial management capability. States with respect to Indian tribes and as if they had continued to work in a and Education Assistance Act – which The Winnebago Tribe received a prelimi- individual Indians that exists under federally operated service unit. While Congress enacted in 1975 and amended nary eligibility determination in early treaties, Executive orders, other laws, the Tribe has not approved the salary several times since. This federal law October 2017. This has galvanized the or court decisions." 25 U.S.C. ¤ 458aaa- schedules for tribal employees at the was designed to give Tribes the ability Winnebago Self-Governance process. 6(g). In addition, the Compact between Winnebago IHS Hospital, the Tribe ex- to assume administration of programs 3. Tribal Action to Request Participa- the Secretary of Health and Human pects that salaries will be competitive. performed by the federal government to tion. After receiving a determination Services and our Tribe will expressly Any increases following tribal direct serve their communities. Self-Gover- that the Tribe meets those criteria and include statutory protection. hire would be consistent the Tribe’s nance allows the Tribe additional fl ex- is qualifi ed to participate in Self-Gover- • How will this transition af- Human Resources policy. ibility to use federal dollars associated nance, the Tribe must take formal action fect funding levels for health care • Will we lose our years of ser- with the Indian Health Service (IHS) to conclude its planning process to its services? vice with the Government? programs and activities (also known as satisfaction and formally request partic- The Tribe will receive any funding For IPA or MOA employees, there programs, services, functions and ac- ipation in the Self-Governance Program. that is associated with programs and will be no change in years of service. tivities (PSFAs)) taken over by compact IHS will provide technical assistance activities (also known as PFSAs) as- During the planning process, the Tribe to provide health care services based on as the Tribe prepares to participate in sumed by the Tribe, including funding will evaluate options for the treatment local needs and tribal priorities. Visit the program, including coordination of provided through federal appropriations under tribal policy of the tenure of fed- the IHS Offi ce of Tribal Self-Governance meetings with IHS program offi ces. to the Service Unit, Area Offi ce, and eral employees who continue working website at https://www.ihs.gov/self- 4. Negotiations. Once the Tribe Headquarters, all carryover funds and at the Hospital as direct tribal hires. governance for more information con- has completed the planning phase to any remaining third-party revenue. The • What will happen to the leave cerning the history and legal authorities its satisfaction and formally requests Tribe will also receive contract support balance? Will we still get the same for the Self-Governance program. participation in the program, the Tribe cost funding to pay for the adminis- hours that we would with the Gov- • What is the difference between and IHS negotiate a draft Compact and trative and overhead-type costs that ernment? what the Tribe is doing now and Funding Agreement. Assisted by a Fed- the Tribe must spend to carry out the IPA and MOA employees will receive what they want to do? eral negotiation team, the Agency Lead compact. annual leave according to Federal The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Negotiator (“ALN”) reviews the draft and • How many Self-Governance policy. During the planning process, (“Tribe”) currently operates some health works together with the Tribe to reach tribes are there? the Tribe will evaluate options for the services through a contract with IHS agreement on the fi nal documents. More than 361 federally-recognized treatment under tribal policy of the under Title I of the Act. This contract 5. Compact and Funding Agreement Tribes operate IHS programs under leave balance of federal employees who is based on the model contract set out Approval. Upon signature by the Indian Self-Governance Compacts and Fund- continue working at the Hospital as in the statute which directs the Tribe’s Health Service and Tribal leadership, ing Agreements totally nearly $2 Bil- direct tribal hires. operation of Title I programs. Title the Tribe is able to assume operations lion. Tribes in every IHS area operate • Would we lose our retirement? I contracts do not allow the Tribe to of the programs and activities. at least one Self-Governance Compact What about the life insurance/ redesign programs to meet local needs • If the Tribe decides to enter and Funding Agreement. medical insurance? or tribal priorities, unless IHS agrees. Self-Governance, who will be re- IHS Employees of the Winnebago For IPA or MOA employees, benefi ts This type of agreement also requires the sponsible for administering the IHS Hospital will stay the same. Employees hired by Tribe to adhere to more federal rules for services? • What kind of job security do the Tribe will receive the same benefi ts operation of the programs. If the Tribe decides to enter Self- IHS employees have? as other Tribal employees. Conversely, a Title V compact would Governance, the Tribe gets to decide The Winnebago Tribal Council passed Tribal Assumption of Health Pro- allow the Tribe to negotiate the provi- which programs and services it will a resolution support Self-Governance grams sions and terms that are most likely take over. The Tribe can select only and has agreed to provide an Intergov- • Who will enforce the HIPAA to help the Tribe meet its goals for im- those programs and services that the ernmental Personnel Act (IPA) or Memo- and Privacy Act laws? proving health services delivery on the Tribe feels it can run better than IHS. randum of Agreement (MOA) to eligible In administering any assumed Reservation and the fl exibility to make Throughout the planning process, the IHS employees at the Winnebago Service health programs, the Tribe will be re- adjustments as circumstances dictate. Tribe will identify areas within the Hos- Unit. Additional information regarding sponsible for following applicable health A Title V compact would provide the pital where improvements are needed to this process will be provided directly to privacy laws. For federal employees un- Tribe authority to redesign the pro- run successful programs and services. affected employees in 2018 prior to the der IPA or MOA, there may be additional grams without requiring IHS approval. • How does Purchased/Referred Tribe’s assumption of the Hospital. federal procedures to be followed. All With this enhanced authority, the Tribe Care work if the Tribe takes over • Will all IHS employees have employees will be provided orientation can be responsive to the direct needs of that Program? to go through Reduction in Force and training to assure full compliance tribal citizens and set about providing The Tribe will receive any funding (RIF)? with applicable health privacy laws. better quality care for all patients. that is associated with programs and ac- Employees should consult with IHS • What kind of experience do • What is the Tribe doing in rela- tivities transferred to the Tribe, includ- Human Resources staff regarding a tribes have in being able to recruit tion to Self-Governance? ing funding provided through federal reduction in force. IHS will determine and retaining providers? The Tribe has been collecting in- appropriations to the Service Unit, Area whether a reduction in force is neces- Self-Governance allows Tribes the formation and evaluating the services Offi ce, and Headquarters. The Tribe will sary and a 60-day notice is required if fl exibility to create unique employment provided at the Winnebago IHS Hospital receive the same amount of funds for the IHS determines a RIF is necessary. packages for providers, whereas IHS for assumption by the Tribe. This part Purchase/Referred Care (PRC) program • Will the IHS employees still is constrained by Federal employment is normally referred to as the “planning that IHS received, not more. In order to be covered under unions that are laws and regulations limiting their abil- phase.” It allows the Tribe to carefully improve the PRC program, a Tribe will currently in effect? ity attract providers willing to work in analyze different types of information, need to rely on its authority to redesign The Tribe does not interact with rural communities. Other tribes have including budgetary and legal informa- the programs and generate revenue that employee unions. However, any IPA or used such fl exibility to recruit providers tion, and to evaluate organizational can be used to increase funding for the MOA staff who retain federal employ- and other staff successfully. questions to decide whether to assume PRC program. ment may remain members of a union • How will tribal elections af- additional functions under a Title V • How will Self-Governance ben- for purposes of interacting with the fect the hospital operations in the Self-Governance Compact and Funding efi t the Winnebago Hospital and its federal government. future? Agreement. patients? • Will IHS employees retain their Tribal elections are an important On November 9, 2017, the Tribal Self-Governance allows the Tribe federal employment or change to part of the Tribe’s governance as they Council voted to participate in the Self- more fl exibility in policymaking, greater Tribal employees? determine who will sit on Tribal Coun- Governance Program and will enter control over health system design, and Whether to accept an IPA or MOA is cil, which is the governing body of the into the negotiations phase of Self- enhanced budgetary control over health an option for employees who are eligible Tribe and which sets tribal policy. If Governance soon. During this phase programs. Funding will be prioritized for such agreements. Employees who do the Tribe assumes administration of the Tribe will continue to collect and according to fulfi ll patient and com- not accept an IPA or MOA and who are the Hospital under Self-Governance, analyze information and begin making munity needs, to meet accreditation eligible for direct tribal hire may choose tribal policy will apply to the Hospital, decisions so that the Tribe can assume survey requirements, and to synergize to work directly for the Tribe. Those who though Tribal policy must be consistent functions at the Hospital starting July health services resources and improve accept an MOA or IPA will maintain their with the provisions of the IHS Compact 1, 2018. health care. Self-Governance strength- federal employment and continue to re- and Funding Agreement. The Self- • What is the step-by-step “How- ens tribal sovereignty through increased ceive Federal benefi ts. Direct hires will Governance Steering Committee along to” to apply to be a Self-Gover- tribal control and involvement in all be Tribal employees and receive benefi ts with a Board of Directors appointed nance Tribe? aspects of delivery of health services for similar to other Tribal employees. While by the Tribal Council will likely make 1. Planning. To begin the process, the Winnebago community. assigned to the tribe under the IPA or recommendations regarding changes a Tribe conducts planning. Planning • Does Self-Governance change MOA, the federal employee will work at to Tribal policy to accommodate and typically includes gathering information the Tribe’s relationship with the the direction of a tribal supervisor, just facilitate the assumption and stability from IHS and studying that information Federal Government? as other tribal employees do. of the Hospital if the Tribe chooses to to determine whether to assume IHS No. Federal law prohibits termina- • Will the pay stay the same? assume it. programs and activities. tion or reduction of the special Federal Will grade increases still be there Page 10 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 2, 2017 Community News

News from the Winnebago Indians Wrestling Grief Support in Schools Program The Academy offers support to students and staff in schools at all grade levels (pre K-12) through our School Grief Groups, Crisis Response and Professional Training. Please call the Hamilton’s Academy of Grief and Loss at (515) 697.3666 for more information or if you are a professional seeking grief support in your school.

School Grief Groups • The Academy offers school grief groups for school-aged students, providing grieving students the opportunity to connect with their peers as they learn and grow through their grief together at school. • The six-week curriculum aims to help children understand and normalize their own grief experiences, while also providing tools for coping. o Session 1 – This introductory session focuses on helping the children get to know each other and the facilitators. Students are engaged in a discussion about grief: its defi nition, causes, manifestations and duration. Students also share the loss that brings them to the group. o Session 2 – Students continue getting to know one another and the facilitators. They are instructed to get creative and draw their most signifi cant loss and begin sharing their pictures. o Session 3 – Students complete a “my story” activity, where they have the opportunity to write about their loss experience and share with the group. This opens up for a great discussion on anger, which is a gateway to Session 4’s topic. o Session 4 – Students are engaged in a conversation about anger and together, develop a list of “things that help me on really tough days” which is compiled, printed, and distributed to students. o Week 5 – Students are instructed in advance to bring a “special memory item” in honor of their loved one who died. We discuss the importance of honoring and hold a “Sharing Time” as a group, giving each student the opportunity to talk about his or her special memory item. o Week 6 – Students are invited on a fi eld trip to visit one of Hamilton’s funeral home locations for an educational tour. • This service is offered free of charge to any school (pre K-12) in the community.

Crisis Response • The Academy is available to respond to crisis situations when a death occurs in the school community. • The Academy provides and facilitates grief support in a group setting to students and staff alike. • This service if offered free of charge to any school (pre K-12) in the com- New wrestling gear for the Bago Wrestlers. Got medal round singlets and shoes munity. head gear and knee pads. Thank you to Walt Fisk and the REACHES Board of Directors for the grant to get all of this. One of the greatest things is not one kid Professional Training has to go buy shoes because of the generosity of these people. The Winnebago • The Academy offers training to school faculty and staff for any grade level. Wrestling team is gonna turn some heads this season and look good doing it. • Training will equip school staff to help grieving children, providing education centered on developmental considerations and practical suggestions for supporting children in grief. • Professional Training is based on a sliding fee scale.

VETERANS DAY ESSAY Printable Resources BY:VICTORIA SMITH • The Academy is pleased to offer a variety of printable resources pertain- Author unknown,Öur fl ag does not fl y because the wind moves it…it fl ies ing to children and grief, as well as grief support in schools. You may view/ with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it¨ This quote makes me print these resources from our website: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com proud of all the Veterans in our country. ¨We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitudeÄuthor unknown. This means that we should respect what veterans have done great things to keep us free. I think that it is very important to the army/military that we celebrate Veterans Day. The military men and women who died like Chief little Priest that's why we have our pow-wow every year .My great choka was in the navy and his name was Gustave Smith. I know that two of the teachers were in the military. Ms.Oakley and Mr.Macarthur are veterans.Some people have lost loved ones in wars. They could lose their brothers,sisters,moms,dads,uncles,and aunties.I think that everybody should stand for the fl ag because it is standing for all the veterans. It is kinda cool to be in the army.Being honest I kinda think that I want to be a soldier one day because it seems really neat even though there is a 40% chance that I could die while on duty. I think I would probably make it tho.Today is November 11th.My sister are thinking about being in the navy. She is 19 and her name is Jessica.I forget the names of all the other people that are in the navy or army or military. Our pow-wow is cool. There are grass dancers and scrubbers and some others but I don't want to name them all.Like I said, we dance for the warrior Little Priest.All of my family dance except my brothers Jurnee and Ja- jamp I dance even though I am the only one that dances out of the kids.I am a scrubber but sometimes I am a jingler.This is why I honor our tribe and all the veterans in our country.

The End. Winnebago Indians start season off with a win against Omaha South. MRS. FINZENS 3TH GRADE

Indians Fall Sports Schedule

Varsity Indians Basketball

December 5th Fremont-Bergan (9th & 10th) Away 6 pm December 7th Macy Chiefs Aw-way 8 pm December 9th Bancroft-Rosalie (9th & 10th) Away 9 December 12th Oakland-Craig Away 8 pm December 21st Norfolk Catholic Away 6:15 pm December 28th Wisner-Pilger “Gator” Tourney ( 28th-30th) The Swamp TBA January 4th CNOS Classic vs. Dakota Valley Away 9 pm

Varsity Lady Indians Basketball

December 7th Macy Chiefs Aw-way 8 pm December 9th Bancroft-Rosalie (9th & 10th) Away 9 December 12th Oakland-Craig Away 8 pm December 21st Norfolk Catholic Away 6:15 pm December 28th Wisner-Pilger Tourney ( 28th-30th) Away TBA January 4th CNOS Classic vs. Dakota Valley Away 9 pm

Varsity Indians Wrestling

December 2nd Conestoga Classic @ Murray Away 9:30 am December 4th Ponca JV Away 4 pm December 9th North Bend Invite Away 9 am December 16th Wisner Tourney Away 9 am December 19th Ponca/Westwood Home 7 pm December 22nd Wisner JV Away 10 am December 28th Pierce Invite Away 10 am December 29th Wisner-Pilger Invite Away 9 am

Junior High Boys Basketball

December 2 BRLO Tourney a&b @ Bancroft Away 9 am

Junior High Girls Basketball

December 11 Walthill Home 3pm

Junior High Wrestling

January 22nd Oakland-Craig Tourney Away TBA Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 2, 2017 — Page 11 Bago News

Susan LaFlesche Picotte Hospital Kevin Abourezk

The 26-year-old Omaha woman patients spread across 1,350 square did so more than 30 years before women house, a Lincoln, Nebraska trails ad- woke up early that morning, long miles, she knew she would only be able could vote and Indians were recognized vocate who helped raise money for the before the sun began to warm the fro- to see a handful each day unless she as U.S. citizens. Standing Bear Trail — a nearly 20-mile zen prairie of her northeast Nebraska had a single location where she could Forgoing lucrative job offers and the stretch of former railway in Nebraska reservation. treat them for influenza, small pox, promise of a life of luxury, La Flesche between Beatrice and Barneston. Susan La Flesche moved as quickly whooping cough and the countless other returned to the Omaha Reservation Earlier this year, the Nebraska Trails as she could, harnessing her horses to ailments they might be experiencing. upon graduation, to practice medicine Foundation gave the stretch of land to her buggy and dropping her small black “Then she could walk out of her in a place where she lacked many of the Ponca Tribe. bag on a seat before setting out. She house, turn right and go 5 blocks, and the basic necessities and medical staff Greathouse said much work lies knew time was her enemy. right there she would have all of her needed to treat hundreds of patients. ahead to restore the 2 1/2-story wood Somewhere out in the cold and the patients centralized in one hospital, She spent many long days traversing frame building in Walthill to its origi- dark and the two feet of snow, a girl and she could see 25 or 30 or 40 a day, the hills, galleys and rivers of her res- nal condition, including installing new lay dying. And La Flesche, the Omaha instead of 5,” said Joe Starita, a Uni- ervation, her buffalo robe draped across windows and possibly a new roof. He Indian Reservation’s doctor, refused versity of Nebraska-Lincoln journalism her shoulders as her horses and buggy estimated the project could cost as to let her people down, knowing how professor and author of “A Warrior of carried her to the homes of sick children much as $1 million. much they had pushed to get her into the People: How Susan La Flesche Over- and elders. He said it will be important to solicit medical school and into a profession came Racial and Gender Inequality to Beyond just providing primary care, individual donations before approach- dominated by men. Become America's First Indian Doctor.” however, La Flesche also launched ing foundations with deep pockets to So she fought the 20-below zero In 1913, La Flesche fulfilled her public health campaigns that included help support the effort. He said such temperatures that morning, fought lifelong dream when she raised enough eliminating the use of communal drink- foundations look more kindly on large her fear of dying alone in the vast money to open a hospital on a hill over- ing cups and combatting alcohol abuse. numbers of donations rather than a emptiness of her homeland. Finally, looking Walthill, where she treated sick Michael Wolfe, chairman of the Oma- few large donations when considering after nearly 10 miles, she saw white patients until her own death at the age ha Tribe, said he would like to see her whether to provide support. smoke drifting from a crude home on of 50 just two years later. hospital restored to its original condi- “That just shows tremendous sup- the horizon. “She was able to raise the money tion. To that end, the tribe recently made port,” he said. Inside the one-room house, she and open this hospital and realize her repairs to the building’s roof, he said. Judi gaiashkibos, NCIA’s executive found the 14-year-old girl, suffering dream in 1913 without ever spending a “We would like to revive it in the state director, said she would like to see the from tuberculosis and the fl u, lying on dollar of public tax money,” Starita said. it was in in its heyday,” he said. building given a purpose that will al- the fl oor in a corner, struggling to sit “Who does that? Who builds a hospital He said he would like to see the low it to be used every day by Omaha up. She gave her some medicine and without any tax money — now, before, hospital transformed into a historical people. left her some more before leaving, but ever, let alone 104 years ago? Well, Su- site — the building is already a National Restoring the hospital would help La Flesche returned nearly every day san La Flesche did.” Historic Landmark — and provide offi ces inspire future generations of Native for two weeks to check on her until the Now a group of Nebraska historians, for the Omaha Tribe. He said the tribe Americans considering paths similar girl died one evening. the Nebraska Commission on Indian has enlisted the help of Omaha architect to La Flesche’s, Starita said. Before she died, the girl asked her Affairs (NCIA) and the Omaha Tribe of Gary Bowen, who has offered to plan the And it would honor the memory of a husband: Is Susan coming today? In- Nebraska want to restore La Flesche’s hospital’s renovation for free. woman who fought through snow and deed, the doctor had been on her way hospital — which has fallen into disre- Wolfe said he hopes the project will freezing temperatures to try to save a to see the girl. pair after years of remaining empty — help elevate La Flesche’s stature beyond teenager dying of tuberculosis, he said. It was that experience in 1892 and and have begun a fundraising campaign Nebraska. “We would do ourselves a favor, not hundreds of others like it that con- to do so. “Nobody knows anything about her only as Nebraskans but as Americans, vinced La Flesche — America’s fi rst Born in a tipi in 1865, the daughter except the Omaha people,” he said. to restore Susan’s hospital so we help Native American doctor — to seek con- of one of the last recognized chiefs of her “We’re very proud of her.” remember and memorialize who she struction of a modern hospital on the people, La Flesche graduated at the top Those spearheading the effort also was, and that is something that is in Omaha Indian Reservation. With 1,244 of her medical school class in 1889. She have enlisted the help of Ross Great- everybody’s interest,” he said.