Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 43, Number 3, Saturday, January 31, 2015 Indians Throw Down the Panthers Bago Bits…

Winnebago’s own, Jesse James Free was King of the Cage during his match last weekend at the WinnaVegas Casino Resort. More fi ght night pictures on Page 7, and more King of the Cage on MAVTV.

The Winnebago Indians have been on a roll since their only mid-season loss to Class C1 Rival Fremont Bergen. Tuesday Night the Indians met up with their Rez Rival Bancroft-Rosalie Panthers who are rated by the Omaha World Herald and the Lincoln Journal Star as #1 in the State of Nebraska, Class D1. The WIN’s Sports Photographer, VJ Wolfl eader was at the game and took this picture of Indians Sophomore, David Wing- ett throwing down, 1 of his game high 3 dunks on the Panthers. The Indians won the contest 94-58…ouch, VJ had this to say, “It’s cool.”

Indianz.com… The Winnebago Drill Team is busy bring- Badgers’ Koenig embraces being role model for ing more excitement to this year’s Indians homegames. Native American community MADISON, Wis. -- A group of about complishments, that he was now tan- 20 boys sat across three rows of chairs gible proof of what was possible for his inside a small conference room at a Ne- people, the latest to provide a face to braska Holiday Inn last March, rapt basketball success as a freshman point by the words coming from the man guard at the University of Wisconsin. up front wearing his whiteWisconsin Second, he believed he owed it to himself Badgers warmup shirt. He was just a to give back to those who had supported few years older, still a baby-face with a him for so long. buzz cut, and yet he was worlds away "I didn't really have anything planned on a path many seated there could only out," Koenig says. "I kind of just went off dream about. the top of my head, and I pretty much Bronson Koenig had agreed to this told them my life story, basically. When meeting hours before Wisconsin's reg- I started playing basketball. I just gave ular-season fi nale against Nebraska for them some advice, too. I let them ask me If you see one of these Luggable Loo 5 gal- a couple of reasons. First, he'd begun any questions they wanted. Hopefully I lon buckets at the Big Bear Hollow park, to recognize the symbolism of his ac- Con’t. on page 4 ... don’t open it, WIN Outdoors Correspondent, VJ Wolfl eader recently learned that the hard way, he had this to say; “It’s stink.” Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 31, 2015 I Was Thinking

Thoughts from A Rough Political Winter… Thurston County Spelling Bee by Lance Morgan By Linda Kendra Spelling Bee Coordinator I for one have written here several Winnebago is again a strong contender to win the Thurston County Spelling times that we needed more information Bee. The Thurston County Spelling Bee will be held Tuesday, February 17, 9:00 being made public. Everyone was do- AM at the Walthill Public School. We have very promising contestants again this ing better so we all got a little fat and year, last year’s County Spelling Bee Winner and this year’s Winnebago Public happy. When you are as fat and happy Spelling Bee Winner. Friends, relatives and community are encouraged to come as I was you don’t question much. But it to Walthill and support our students as they compete in the County Spelling Bee. seems things got a little lack and it just Walthill, Pender and Macy students will have to really study to beat Winnebago snowballed. We went approximately 3 for the right to attend the State Spelling Bee. years without getting the Tribal Council Winnebago students competing in the County Spelling Bee are : minutes. That is just nuts and no one 6th 7th 8th Davis Frazier can question that the people have the Terrell Whitebear Danya Wolfe Leela Brownrigg Jaiden Payer There is a lot of drama going on in basic right to see what is happening in Kiylista Harden Evert Armell Tia Yellowthunder Jean Marie Grau Winnebago lately. People are asking a lot our government. of hard questions of our leaders and from Alt. Gabe Bassette Alt. Gavin Farmer Alt. Sam Farmer my viewpoint it seems like a tough time I think the tribal council has been lis- to be sitting on the council. Politically tening and I expect that we will get a lot NEW FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR! it seems that the people have stepped more information coming out quicker to A team of general education and special reading classroom. Also, by having groups up and are demanding more transpar- the public. It also seems that a lot more education teachers plan to institute a type at different levels, students who previously ency in our governmental process. By questions are being asked and for the of reading instruction commonly called could not participate in reading with their demanding, I mean really demanding. most part that is a healthy part of the Walk to Reading in grades kindergarten general education peers will be able to There are more people attending tribal process. Anything we can do to make our through sixth grade. The idea behind access instruction, also freeing special council meetings and more people mak- process better is a positive in my opinion. walk to reading is that students receive education teachers, Title I teachers and ing their voice heard. more appropriate reading instruction by paraprofessionals, to co-teach in the read- The tribe to their credit appointed a participating at their instructional level. ing classrooms. In most classrooms, two I went to one of these meetings be- citizen committee to look into various Although teachers do everything they can adults will be able to help students move cause I had some farming issues on the issues. At some point, I imagine they to meet all the needs of all the students, toward reading at higher and higher levels! agenda and I haven’t seen this kind of in- will issue a report. The report might many times there are so many students Reading instructional levels will be reading at so many different levels that determined by studying several pieces of tensity since 2007 when Ho-Chunk, Inc. make some people mad or alleviate some this is very diffi cult, resulting in students information which will include Guided was the subject of the day. People were concerns, but either way as long as it is participating in reading instruction that Reading Levels and may include: MAP upset and making passionate speeches. factual then it can be used as a basis for From a purely observer standpoint, it is either higher or lower than their in- standardized assessments, AIMSweb making rational decisions or changes if structional level. When students receive screeners, NeSA state tests, classroom was better than most reality TV shows needed. instruction that it is too diffi cult, they do performance, EIR levels, and teacher I have seen. not progress as much as they should. input. At least quarterly, placements will These things are a little like a pendu- When students participate in instruction be reviewed and students will have the When the people get fi red up, stuff lum that swings from one extreme to the that is too easy, they become bored and, opportunity to move to another reading just starts coming out. Someone jumped other. It is my belief that the process is over time, put in less effort. classroom. Students’ progress will also be up and brought getting to the bottom swinging back to more information being Winnebago Public Schools wishes to checked on a regular basis using running of what Ho-Chunk, Inc. is up too. Hey, shared quicker and that will have the target reading instruction by teaching records and progress monitoring. I was just watching the show! Also, I effect of calming things down a bit and reading at 15 different levels for grades Please look for more information about heard that someone at a meeting brought getting us focused on productive activi- k-6. This means that each teacher will Walk to Reading being implemented at up that we had ties to the Mob. I do like ties again soon. But I have always been teach a different reading level. In most Winnebago Public Schools in the next cases, students will leave their homeroom school newsletter! If you have any ques- Godfathers Pizza and go there more than an optimist. I should, but that is probably my closest to WALK TO the appropriate READING tions or concerns, please call Sarah San- tie to the mob. classroom. This also means that there will ford at 402-878-2651 Contact me at [email protected] be students from several grades in each

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Offi ce Manager Nebraska. edited for language and length. the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska” Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 31, 2015 — Page 3 In My Opinion MY LITTLE REFLECTION JESUS OUR SAVIOR Pastor Ricky Jacob What nice weather we are having money. ‘May I have some plain ice cream LUTHERAN OUTREACH these days. I am enjoying it and am in a dish then, please?’ He gave the wait- grateful to our Creator. I hope you also ress the correct amount, and she brought “OMG ~ oh, my God part 2!” to be impotent, weak, helpless and in- are enjoying this Spring-like weather. him the ice cream. In my last article we focused on who capable of coming to one’s rescue. We This kind of weather makes me forget “Later, the waitress returned to clear God is. This is not necessarily who you treat God as if He is dead, non-existent, that we are still in the season of Winter. the boy’s dish and when she picked it are referring to when you text or facebook or uncaring. Forgetfulness is sometimes necessary, up, she felt a lump form in her throat. ‘OMG’ or utter ‘Oh, My God’. In this writ- God is very much alive and caring! so we can focus on today. To live this There on the counter the boy had left two ing I would like to focus on the fl ippant And yes, it matters how we use His day as fully as we can, indeed, is of nickels and fi ve pennies. She realized use of such an expression. I do not think Name. He will probably not strike you great benefi t. Otherwise, if we dwell that he had had enough money for the that one is using this phrase as a prayer, down for such an unwise use of His on the past, we might miss blessings sundae, but sacrifi ced it so that he could or as expression of praise or thanks, nor Name, but He certainly has the power presented today. leave her a tip. as a call for help. to do so. He has used His power to I have been sorting through my “A generous heart is a rare gift indeed. One of the Ten Commandments says bring judgment down upon those who “treasure” stacks, attempting to clean How often is it easier to hold on to what “You shall not take the name of the Lord drowned in the world-wide fl ood, or to al- out and organize things, so that I can we think we need, instead of remember- your God in vain, for the Lord will not low the godless Babylonians to overrun more easily fi nd what I need and also ing to be generous? The child in the hold him guiltless who takes his name His chosen, yet godless, people Israel. eliminate an unnecessary burden. story above could easily justify buying in vain.” [Exodus 20:7 ESV] The God of Sacred Scriptures is alive While I was sorting, I found this nice a sundae, running over with his favorite Martin Luther wrote an explanation and powerful. God is also merciful and story which I would like to share with toppings and topped with frothy whipped to each of the Commandments. He asked gracious. He cares for you. One of the you. I hope this warms your heart also, cream and a cherry. After all, he’s just the question ‘What does this mean? His most beautiful songs of God’s grace and as it did for me even now. a kid. answer to this commandment was: “We invitation is found in a Hebrew song: “Years ago, a 10- year old boy ap- “Nobody expects him to leave a tip. should fear and love God so that we do “Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify proached the counter of a soda shop But somewhere, someone taught him not curse, swear, use Satanic art, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon Him me.” [Psalm 50:15 ESV] and climbed onto a stool. ‘What does to think not only of himself, but of oth- in trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.” Our Creator God knows full well our an ice cream sundae cost?’ he asked ers, and to show that thoughtfulness in Many men and women have used the needs whether they are physical, men- the waitress. a tangible way. Generous living invites Name of ‘God’ to lead the foolish away tal, emotional or spiritual. He is able and “ ‘Fifty cents, ‘ she answered. those around us to pause long enough to from the One True God. God created willing to assist us in each of these areas “The youngster reached deep in his notice something different. It is the way male and female in His image, and since of life. God has taken care of the most pockets and pulled out an assortment of the believer and it is the way of Christ.” the fall into sin, males and females have important need, that being our spiritual of change, counting it carefully as the I wish I could remember the source created ‘god’ in their own image – liter- separation from Him. God has sent His waitress grew impatient. She had ‘big- of this story. It is good to give a credit ally making their ‘god’ into ‘Oh, My God!’ Son to deliver us from the consequences ger’ customers to wait on. where credit is due. The next time I save When we use God’s Name haphaz- of our sin full nature. Jesus suffered and “ ‘Well, how much would just plain anything like this, I will make sure that ardly, we rob ‘God’s Name’ of its mean- died, then rose victoriously in order to ice cream be?’ the boy asked. I know the source. ing; negate Him of His power in our lives. deliver us back to a restored relationship “ The waitress responded with notice- May God bless you and your family, Thoughts of such a ‘god’ make ‘him’ seem with His Father. able irritation in her voice, ‘Thirty-fi ve especially those of your loved ones who cents.’ are ill. Until next time, “Again, the boy slowly counted his Sister Hilda Choi New exhibit features Chuck Raymond artwork (Sioux City) – A retrospective of a For more than 30 years, Raymond prominent Winnebago artist’s works was one of Siouxland’s most respected The Johnson O’Malley Program is taking is featured in the new exhibit, “Native artists, creating works for public display American Artwork featuring Chuck throughout the community. During the bids for 30 Blue & White full size quilts with Raymond” opening Saturday, January 1960s, the Sioux City Public Museum 17 at the Sioux City Public Museum. commissioned Raymond to create draw- WPS logo embroidered: Included in the exhibit are Ray- ings of Native American life featuring mond’s familiar black and white North- objects in the Museum’s collection. “WINNEBAGO INDIANS” east Woodland/Great Plains series along Raymond was born in Winnebago, with his rarely-seen black and white Nebraska in 1931. In 1941, his parents Southwest/Northwest Coast series. In moved to Sioux City where he attended addition, 12 color renderings that were Irving School, Woodrow Wilson Junior acquired by Siouxland residents and High and Central High School. He later donated to the Museum are on graduated from Winnebago High School. display. He attended Southern State Teachers The exhibit also showcases a selec- College in Springfi eld, S.D. and also tion of Native American artifacts that Morningside College later in life. From compliment Raymond’s artwork. Rare 1950 to 1953, he served in the Marine pieces like an Ojibwa bandolier bag and Corps in Korea. In 1960, he decided to a Lakota buffalo hide berry bowl are ac- become a full-time artist, which he was tually featured in Raymond’s drawings. until his death in 1989. “The Sioux City Public Museum The exhibit will be on display through is fortunate that we hold the largest the spring at the Museum. The Sioux collection of original Chuck Raymond City Public Museum is located at 607 works,” said Steve Hansen, Museum 4th Street in downtown Sioux City. Send bids and sample of quilt to : director. “We are pleased to share his Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 Johnson O’Malley Program Deadline: 4 p.m. artwork with the public as many of a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more informa- P.O. Box 687 February 10, 2015 these drawings have rarely been pub- Winnebago, NE 68071 licly displayed.” tion, call 712-279-6174 or visit www. siouxcitymuseum.org. Page 4 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 31, 2015 Around The Rez

your spouse and dependents Indianz.com… Con’t. from front page News from HCCDC.. Proof of foreign status, if applying was able to help them out." championship hopes because he has for an ITIN Tax season is upon us!! Once again The group of players and coaches taken over as the starting point guard Birth dates for you, your spouse and Creighton University and the IRS will be from the Winnebago (Neb.) boys basket- for Traevon Jackson, who sustained a dependents on the tax return providing a VITA site to The Village of Wage and earning statement(s) Form ball team had made the two-hour trek in broken right foot two weeks ago. Starting Winnebago. The VITA Program generally a pair of school-owned vans to listen to has created a feeling of joy and freedom W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc from all offers free tax help to people who make employers Koenig's 20-minute speech. And several, Koenig has desired since he committed $52,000 or less and need assistance in it turned out, were related to Koenig in to the school. Interest and dividend statements preparing their own tax returns. IRS- from banks (Forms 1099) some way, distant cousins as members But Koenig also has provided a dif- certifi ed volunteers provide free basic of the same Native American tribe in a ferent feeling for a large faction of Native A copy of last year’s federal and state income tax return preparation with returns if available different state. American fans: a feeling of hope. electronic fi ling to qualifi ed individuals They represented the Winnebago "I tell him, 'You're a role model whether Proof of bank account routing num- in local communities. bers and account numbers for Direct Tribe of Nebraska; he represented the you know it or not or whether you like it Creighton University students will be Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin. The or not,'" says Ethel Funmaker, Bronson's Deposit, such as a blank check available on the following two Saturdays Total paid for daycare provider and two tribes originated in the same area mom. "I said these little kids are looking to help with tax preparation. the daycare provider’s tax identifying of the Great Lakes in Wisconsin, but up to you. You've got to be sure you make Saturday, January 31, 2015- number (the provider’s Social Secu- some members were forced to move by the right choices and they have somebody 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM @ Ho-Chunk rity Number or the provider’s business the United States government after trea- to look up to because there are not a lot Community Development Corporation Employer Identifi cation Number) if ap- ties established in 1865 and 1874, and of Native American role models right now (Woodland Trails) propriate those descendants now live in Nebraska. for the kids to look up to." To file taxes electronically on a Koenig discussed his relationship to As with child prodigies in other Saturday, February 14, 2015- married-filing-joint tax return, both the Winnebago Tribe and the special endeavors, there were certain innate 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM @ Ho-Chunk spouses must be present to sign the kinship he felt in that room. He broke qualities that separated Koenig from his Community Development Corporation required forms. down his family tree and talked of how peers on the basketball court at a young (Woodland Trails) It is extremely important that each much he appreciated support from Na- age. During the Happy Hoops basketball Items You Need to Bring person use the correct Social Security tive Americans everywhere and a desire league in second grade at the YMCA in To have your tax return(s) prepared you Number. The most accurate information to better embrace his heritage. And La Crosse, Wis., where Koenig grew up, need to bring the following information is usually located on your original Social then he spoke from the heart about his his father, Paul, noticed those traits im- with you: Security card. If you do not have an unyielding love for basketball, of the mediately. Proof of identifi cation – Picture ID SSN for you or a dependent, you should personal sacrifi ces he made in order to "We could see there was something Social Security Cards for you, your complete Form SS-5, Social Security reach this point. They were basic ten- about this kid," Paul Koenig says. "He spouse and dependents or a Social Se- Number Application. This form should ants about dieting and exercising, work- was making passes and all kinds of weird curity Number verifi cation letter issued be submitted to the nearest Social Se- ing hard, maintaining self-discipline, stuff like he'd already been playing this by the Social Security Administration or curity Administration Offi ce. surrounding oneself with the right game for a while. No-look passes in the Individual Taxpayer Identification If you have any questions please con- groups of people. But in this room, his second grade. It was just weird. Even Number (ITIN) assignment letter for you, tact Brenda Conway at 402-878-2192. comments especially resonated. though he was good at baseball and ev- "He was teaching us how to stay erything else he did, it's like he was made members shall be awarded six (6) weeks smart, keep good grades and all that for basketball." Letter to the Editor… of Annual Leave and six (6) weeks of sick stuff," says Matthew Wingett, a senior Bronson went on win the "Best Passer" leave per year. Sick leave balances not on the Winnebago basketball team. award in second grade. In third grade, he “Police Offi cers” used at the end of the fi scal year, will "Everyone else says it, but it means a played up on a fi fth-grade team, and by I never thought I’d ever say this but I be forfeited. Annual leave the end of the lot more coming from him." middle school, his passion and maniacal want to say Thank You to our local cops. fi scal year; will be paid out the amount "There's not that many Natives that work ethic made him a regular at the Gordon Rave, Maxine Rice, Roxanne owed to them. play D-I or play in the pros," says Jeff YMCA, even though he had a driveway Valentino and Anthony Walker. They Tribal Council members experiencing Berridge, the Winnebago boys basket- hoop, where he and his older brother, decided to help and protect others and documented serious illness requiring ball coach. "So actually knowing this kid Miles, would play H-O-R-S-E against at the same time put themselves in a medical treatment and rehabilitation comes from your same people, it just their father. Bronson says he would stay possible dangerous position. Again, I shall be allowed sick leave beyond the meant a whole lot to the kids." at the YMCA for six hours some days, say Thanks. regular allotted thirty (30) working days. working on individual ballhandling drills, The young HoChunks you might Annual and Sick leave balances will shooting alone or playing with friends think about doing the same, I hear that not be allowed to go negative at anytime who would join him. He would wake up they got their training at the “Federal during the fi scal year. Sick leave shall early on Sundays and grow beside him- Law Enforcement Training Center,” Ar- be used in full then annual leave can be self that he couldn't go until the building tesia, New Mexico. Those who are in- utilized for sick leave purposes. opened at 9 a.m. terested you could ask about what you Approved: February 19, 2013. "I pretty much lived in the Y," says would have to do to get into that train- Winnebagos get a copy of our Consti- Bronson, who studied Pete Maravich and ing. I think Gordon, Maxine, Roxanne tution read it and discuss it. Michael Jordan videos when he was at and Anthony will help you. Section 4. These powers of self gov- Courtesy: Ethel Funmaker via Face- home. "People would come to the Y who “Winnebago Council Meeting” ernment shall include all government book didn't even really know me like, 'You're February 19, 2013. At a duly con- powers possessed by the Winnebago Bronson Koenig speaking to the Win- still here? You got a bed in the back?' I vened Tribal Council Meeting held on Tribe of Nebraska; Legislative, Execu- nebago (Neb.) boys basketball team in was a really big gym rat back then." February 19, 2013; a motion was passed tive and Judicial, and all offi ces, bodies Lincoln, Neb. Paul remembers having to beg his son to approve the updates to the Principles and tribunals by through which they Koenig has been dazzling on the court to come home on occasion. He would drop of Ethical & Moral Conduct and Special are executed. (New Section added by with a blend of intelligence, athleticism by and provide Bronson with sandwiches Procedures for the Winnebago Tribal Amendment X, effective June 23, 1987) and natural instincts. His maturity and and watermelon slices, then return home Council, and the Operating Policy of Thanks, talent level as a sophomore this season without him. the Executive Branch of the Winnebago Pat Greyhair will be a key to Wisconsin's national Con’t. on page 5 ... Tribe of Nebraska, (U) Tribal Council Maxi ska gah Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 31, 2015 — Page 5 Indianz.com

has no official reservation, though it powering people to make good, healthy Indianz.com… Con’t. from page 4 does have parcels of land as part of the choices, to build their days around "Even as a young kid, if nobody was the support he's received in return since Indian Trust Land settlement with the activity rather than food. To see them- at the Y, he didn't care," Paul says. "He arriving on campus, he says, has been federal government. But Koenig still is selves in a better place and to pass that would actually do drill work on his own overwhelming. acutely aware of the plight of many Na- on to the next generation." for hours. I'd say, 'It's time to go home "I'd always get random Facebook tive Americans, who have faced centuries Bronson Koenig is still fi nding his now.' He'd go, 'Give me another hour. messages, tweets, stuff like that just of hardships. place in the world and how he fi ts in as I'm going to do this one drill.' from people I don't even know," he says. Chad Kills Crow is the men's bas- both a basketball player and a Native "It was nuts. It was like an obsession. "Some people I do know. Some people ketball coach at Haskell Indian Nations American. He has not been as actively It wasn't like I had to push, in other that claim to be my family. Because in University in Lawrence, Kan. -- the only involved in Ho-Chunk Nation life as he words. He pushed me away to stay. It the Native American way with family, I four-year American Indian tribal uni- would prefer, in part because basketball sounds funny." can't tell you how many people have come versity in the country. He has seen how takes up so much of his time. He doesn't By the time Bronson Koenig reached up to me like, 'Hey, I'm your brother, I'm reservation life impacts young people, have a tribal name but says he'd like high school at La Crosse Aquinas, the your sister.' They'll be my cousins, but including athletes. It is a place, he says, to explore it more in depth once the buzz surrounding his ability permeated in the Native American way they're my where education generally is not empha- season ends. He still tries to attend Ho- the state. His middle school teams had brothers and sisters. That's how tribes sized. It is a place where trying to provide Chunk pow-wows, which are held twice won two state championships, and he are. They take care of everyone. Like one for family members and survive on a daily a year over Memorial Day and Labor earned the starting point guard spot as big family." basis is paramount. Finding the motiva- Day as a celebration of thanks. Those a freshman. His coach, Rick Schneider, A 2011 documentary Koenig often tion to leave, then, becomes that much pow-wows provide a time to gather and recalls Koenig's first varsity game cites entitled "Off the Rez" chronicles more diffi cult. enjoy drums, dancing and a variety of against perennial Minnesota power the story of basketball standout Shoni According to the website College Ho- crafts available from vendors across the Saint Paul Johnson as the moment he Schimmel and her family, of their desire rizons, a non-profi t organization that country. Koenig last attended one in the knew Koenig would be special. to make a life for themselves away from supports the higher education of Native Wisconsin Dells this fall. In that game, Saint Paul Johnson the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Or- American students, roughly 5 percent of Koenig is a quiet leader on the bas- "threw the kitchen sink" at Koenig to egon. In the film, Schimmel and her Native American high school graduates ketball fl oor and rarely discusses his rattle him. family struggle to cope with two separate go directly to four-year colleges, and only heritage with teammates. But as his "They played every type of zone lives -- one life that takes them to Port- 10 percent of those students graduate connection with the Ho-Chunk Nation defense, full-court traps, half-court land, where Schimmel can shine at a in four years. American Indians living and other tribes grows, he hopes his traps, man-to-man. It didn't matter," public school and attract major Division on reservations are only half as likely play can continue to galvanize those Schneider says. "He handled that, and I scholarship offers and another life that as white students to obtain a bachelor's groups. He cites another scene from I sat there and watched that and went, is comfortable and easy three hours away degree. "Off the Rez," in which Native Americans 'You've got to be kidding me. This kid's on the reservation. A report released by Education Week from hundreds of miles away drive to a freshman?' Most kids can't handle it Schimmel, who would go on to star showed that, though Class of 2010 public see Shoni Schimmel and her sister, as seniors, and he's in there as a fresh- at Louisville and play for the WNBA's At- school graduation rates had risen to 74.7 Jude, play a game in the high school man and kept his composure, never got lanta Dream, was attempting to become percent nationally, Native American grad- state playoffs. frustrated and was the fl oor general. He the fi rst in her tribe to earn a college uation rates had dropped to 51 percent. "The amount of Native Americans controlled it." basketball scholarship. And history, the "It's every Indian boy's dream to play that went to their games is insane," Koenig's team would lose that game. fi lm notes, was against her. basketball and to play Division I at that Koenig says. "Thousands of Native But Koenig went on to lead Aquinas One of the most telling scenes in the level," says Kills Crow, a member of the Americans. And they would drive from in scoring that season, averaging 14.8 documentary features Billy Quaempts, Oglala Lakota Tribe from Pine Ridge, across the country just to see her play. points, which earned him his first among the fi nest basketball players to S.D. "I've got a list of names of guys who So that was pretty cool to me. I'm hop- scholarship offer, from Wisconsin- ever play at the Umatilla Indian Reser- have that potential to play there. How- ing that maybe one day they could drive Green Bay. What followed was a deluge vation in the early 1970s. He received ever, academics have held them back. across the country to see me play." of offers from the likes of Wiscon- interest from several colleges and says Alcoholism has held them back. Poverty. Koenig's greatest societal impact is sin, Duke, North Carolina and Kansas, recruiters at Army in West Point, N.Y., There are kids out there that are Native representing Native Americans who are among others, during a career in which told him that if he maintained his good that can compete at that level. We just rarely seen on such a big stage in the he won two more state championships grades, he could play basketball there. have so many barriers. At this point, sports world. An NCAA report on race and was the state player of the year as But Quaempts never made it off the res- I'm trying to teach my classes we've got and gender demographics notes that, a senior. ervation. He resorted to alcohol and felt to quit using those barriers as excuses. of the 5,493 men's Division I basketball The 6-foot-4, 190-pound Koenig the pull to stay -- a regret he's lived with We've got to overcome them and do such players during the 2013-14 season, ultimately picked Wisconsin. And as every day since. as Bronson did. We've got to push, and only 14 were Native American. And of he mulled his decision, the thought "It's almost like a ghetto, getting out we've got to work." the 4,900 women's Division I basketball of playing in the same state as his of the ghetto. It's hard," Koenig says. "It's Koenig, of course, cannot change players, 28 were Native American. In Ho-Chunk Nation brethren tugged at a reservation. You've got alcohol, suicide those numbers overnight. But Ho-Chunk the past seven seasons, there have not him. His mother, who works for the Ho- and all that kind of stuff. Just really poor. Nation president Jon Greendeer believes been more than 15 Native American D-I Chunks in their information technology School is not really an area of focus for he can change the perception of what men's basketball players in any season. department, made sure Koenig grew up them all the time. I'm sure it is hard for it means to achieve excellence for Na- The average during that span is 9.4. understanding the importance of his them to kind of leave the res and leave tive Americans everywhere, particularly Those numbers make what Koenig heritage, and he would occasionally everything because that's all they really when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. has accomplished at Wisconsin even stay with his grandparents, Choka and know, too." Greendeer says 24 percent of Ho-Chunk more signifi cant. His name hit the na- Gaga, on the land. Koenig did not live on a reservation Nation tribal members suffer from Type tional consciousness last April, when he Koenig, who is half Native Ameri- and doesn't claim to share the same dif- 2 diabetes, which is the result of high scored 11 fi rst-half points against Ken- can and half Caucasian, certainly was fi cult situation as others. La Crosse is sugar levels in the blood due to poor tucky in the Final Four. And his fame enamored of Badgers head coach Bo located on the Wisconsin-Minnesota bor- eating habits. has only swelled with his increased role Ryan's program. But selecting Wiscon- der, about 50 miles southwest of Black "Some of our greatest things we fi ght on the team. sin also represented one way to show River Falls, where the Ho-Chunk Nation are things that we can win," Greendeer "Having someone like Bronson come respect to his fellow Native Americans, is situated. Ho-Chunk, which consists says. 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WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL motion to accept the WinnaVegas Ca- Carol A. Snow Motion passed by unanimous consent Special Meeting – January 2, 2015 sino Hotel Resort October 2014 Financial Carmelita Sharpback (6-0-0). Blackhawk Community Center Report as presented. Second by Darla Stephanie Smith Conference Room LaPointe. Claudine Cohen MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- Motion passed by unanimous consent Ben P. Eagle tion to ratify the Five Signature adopting TRIBAL COUNCIL (4-0-0). Fay Houghton Resolution #15-28, approve the submittal John Blackhawk, Chairman Ho Chunk, Inc.. Ilona Maney of the P.L. 102-477 Plan Renewal. Second Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary -October 2014 Financial Report: Dis- Greg Bass, Sr. by Travis Mallory. Charles W. Aldrich cussion. Ireta Blackbird Motion passed by unanimous consent Darla LaPointe Teresa Sharpback (6-0-0). Lawrence Payer MOTION: Louis Houghton made a Vince Bass IN ATTENDANCE motion to accept the Ho Chunk, Inc. Oc- Joi Long MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- Mayan Beltran tober 2014 Financial Report. Second by Jack LaMere tion to ratify the Five Signature approving Alan Post Lawrence Payer. Tiffany Warner the new Job Description of Receptionist/ Greg Bass, Sr. Motion passed by unanimous consent Shelly Bear Offi ce Associate for the Whirling Thun- Ilona Maney (4-0-0). Thelma Whitewater der Wellness Program. Second by Darla Audrey Thomas ATLAS of Winnebago. Dave Sheridan LaPointe. Danelle Smith -Financial Assistance Request: Dis- Marvin Horn Motion passed by unanimous consent LaDonna Holstein cussion. Ron Nohr (6-0-0). Anthony Earth Sam Snake TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT MOTION: Louis Houghton made a Lance Morgan MOTION: Travis Mallory made a mo- Morgan F. Earth, Sick Leave motion to authorize six thousand dollars Kellie Snow tion to ratify the Five Signature approving Travis Mallory, Sick Leave ($6,000.00) to ATLAS of Winnebago for Ken Mallory the Severance Agreement with Debra A. Thomas E. Snowball, Sr., Annual Leave their Food Pantry Services; further, funds Roland Warner Beltran as the Internal Auditor. Second Darwin Snyder, Annual Leave to be allocated out of the General Support John Penn by Darla LaPointe. Budget. Second by Charles Aldrich. Brian Chamberlain Motion passed by unanimous consent CALL TO ORDER: Chairman John Motion passed by unanimous consent Grace Earth (6-0-0). Blackhawk called the meeting to order (4-0-0). Tony Wood at 9:02 a.m.. Gaming Commission. Pat Medina MOTION: Louis Houghton made a mo- OPENING PRAYER: Offered by -October 2014 Financial Report: Pre- Gloria Eagle tion to ratify the Five Signature approving Lawrence Payer. sentation. Phyllis Ware the addendum to the Tribal Social Media AGENDA: Treasurer’s Report. Alfred Lopez Policy on Tribal Computer Use. Second MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- Desiree Kitcheyan by Lawrence Payer. WinnaVegas Casino Hotel Resort. tion to accept the Gaming Commission Oc- Audrey Thomas Motion passed by unanimous consent -October 2014 Financial Report: Pre- tober 2014 Financial Report as presented. Sharon Chamberlain (6-0-0). sentation. Second by Louis Houghton. Victor Smith -Management Items: Personnel/Bo- Motion passed by unanimous consent TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- nus/Signature Card Issues; discussion. (4-0-0). Morgan F. Earth, Sick Leave tion to ratify the Five Signature approving Tribal Member Item. Darwin Snyder, Sick Leave the Higher Education Program’s Win- MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- -Pearl Morgan: Financial Assistance nebago Nation Scholarship and Financial tion to go into Executive Session at 9:48 Request; discussion. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman John Assistance Program Appeals Committee. a.m.. Second by Louis Houghton. Blackhawk called the meeting to order at Second by Louis Houghton. Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- 9:05 a.m.. Motion passed by unanimous consent (4-0-0). tion to refer the Pearl Morgan Financial As- OPENING PRAYER: Offered by Darla (6-0-0). sistance Request to the Senior Emergency LaPointe. MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- Housing Program for possible assistance. AGENDA: Regular Monthly Meeting. MOTION: Travis Mallory made a mo- tion to come out of Executive Session at Second by Lawrence Payer. tion to ratify the Five Signature approv- 10:41 a.m.. Second by Louis Houghton. Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a ing the WinnaVegas Casino Hotel Resort Motion passed by unanimous consent (4-0-0). motion to adopt the Agenda as amended. Controller Contract. Second by Darla (4-0-0). Second by Louis Houghton. LaPointe. No Objection for the General Manager ADJOURN: Motion passed by unanimous consent Motion passed by unanimous consent to take all necessary action to rectify the MOTION: Louis Houghton made a mo- (6-0-0). (6-0-0). personnel issue. tion to adjourn at 11:35 p.m.. Second by Lawrence Payer. OLD BUSINESS: MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- Motion passed by unanimous consent Five Signatures. tion to ratify the Five Signature approving tion to ratify the Tribal Council decision (4-0-0). -Ratify: Discussion. the authorization to close Liberty National to authorize the WinnaVegas Casino Em- Respectfully Submitted, Bank account #161083 and transfer the ployee Bonus Payment; further, future Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary MOTION: Louis Houghton made a balance to Liberty National Bank Unre- bonus payments shall not withhold the Winnebago Tribal Council motion to ratify the Five Signature adopt- stricted Account #161037. Second by 401(k) imbursement. Second by Darla WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL ing Resolution #15-26; Approving and Louis Houghton. LaPointe. Regular Meeting – January 5, 2015 Authorizing the Utilization of Third Party VOTE: YES (4) CA, LH, LP, TS NO Motion passed by unanimous consent Blackhawk Community Revenues to Fund a Portion of the Con- (0) ABSTAIN (2) DL, TM (4-0-0). Center Conference Room struction Costs for the Land of Wellness Motion passed. Site. Second by Lawrence Payer. MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- TRIBAL COUNCIL VOTE: YES (5) CA, LH, TM, LP, TS NO MOTION: Louis Houghton made a tion to authorize the General Manager, John Blackhawk, Chairman (0) ABSTAIN (1) DL motion to ratify the Five Signature ap- Casino Manager, Cage Manager and Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Motion passed. proving the Health Department to host Hotel Manager to have check signing Charles W. Aldrich the Tribal New Years Pow Wow. Second authority. Second by Lawrence Payer. Darla LaPointe MOTION: Charles Aldrich made a mo- by Travis Mallory. Motion passed by unanimous consent Travis Mallory tion to ratify the Five Signature approving Motion passed by unanimous consent 4-0-0). Lawrence Payer the Early Release of Minor Trust Funds (6-0-0). Thomas E. Snowball, Sr. for Summer Fischer. Second by Louis Con’t. on page 9 ... MOTION: Louis Houghton made a IN ATTENDANCE Houghton. Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 31, 2015 — Page 9 Tribal Council Minutes - Draft

MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- No Objection to accept the Construction Land Management Report. motion to appoint Darla LaPointe as an tion to ratify the Five Signature accepting Manager Report. -Agricultural Leases/Grant Application: Alternate Member on the Tribal Transit Thomas Snowball’s resignation as the (John Blackhawk out at 10:08 a.m.; Discussion. Board. Second by Charles Aldrich. Tribal Council Treasurer. Second by Louis Houghton assumes the Chair) Motion passed by unanimous consent Travis Mallory. Enrollment Department. MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- (4-0-0). Motion passed by unanimous consent -Discussion on Applicants/Minor Trust tion to adopt Resolution #15-30; approve Environmental Protection Department. (6-0-0). Funds/Non Disclosure Agreement. the Dan Rohde Agricultural Lease on -Water Program: Discussion on the Tribal Land described as Part of Lot 4 and Clean Water Act 106 Work Plan and READING OF THE MINUTES: De- MOTION: Charles Aldrich made a mo- the SWNW of 1-26-8; further, allow Ho Budget. cember 1, 3, 4 & 15, 2014. tion to adopt Resolution #15-29; approve Chunk Farms to match this bid. Second the enrollment into the Winnebago Tribe by Travis Mallory. MOTION: Charles Aldrich made a mo- MOTION: Louis Houghton made a for Tyanna Mae Michelle Wolfe, Shaun Val- Motion passed by unanimous consent tion to extend the Clean Water Act Sec- motion to approve the Tribal Council entine Hansen and SaKoy Andre Webster. (6-0-0). tion 106 Water Pollution Control Grant Minutes of December 1, 2014. Second Second by Darla LaPointe. to include FY 2015. Second by Louis by Lawrence Payer. Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Travis Mallory made a mo- Houghton. Motion passed by unanimous consent (5-0-0) tion to adopt Resolution #15-31; approve Motion passed by unanimous consent (6-0-0). (John Blackhawk in at 10:16 a.m.; as- the Dan Rohde Agricultural Lease on (4-0-0; Darla LaPointe out). sumes the Chair) Tribal Land described as Lots 7 & 8 of Tribal Health Advisory Board. MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a 21-26-9 and Lots 4 & 5 and the SWNW of -Vacancy: Discussion. motion to approve the Tribal Council MOTION: Louis Houghton made a mo- 22-26-9. Second by Lawrence Payer. Minutes of December 3, 2014. Second tion to approve the Tribal Enrollment Non Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- by Travis Mallory. Disclosure Agreement for Dawn Blackfi sh. (6-0-0). tion to appoint Tyren Wolfe to the Tribal Motion passed by unanimous consent Second by Travis Mallory. Health Advisory Board. Second by Law- (6-0-0). Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- rence Payer. (6-0-0). tion to allow Ho Chunk Farms to match Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Travis Mallory made a the Agricultural Lease Bid on the Jensen- (4-0-0). motion to approve the Tribal Council MOTION: Charles Aldrich made a mo- Frey Purchase Property (Hwy-9). Second Emergency Housing Committee. Minutes of December 4, 2014. Second tion to approve the Early Release of Minor by Travis Mallory. -Vacancy: Discussion. by Charles Aldrich. Trust Funds for Maxwell D. Walker and Motion passed by unanimous consent Motion passed by unanimous consent Samantha Levering; further, approve the (6-0-0). MOTION: Travis Mallory made a mo- (6-0-0). Release of Minor Trust Funds for Summer tion to Table the Emergency Housing Fisher. Second by Louis Houghton. MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- Committee appointment until further MOTION: Louis Houghton made a Motion passed by unanimous consent tion to adopt Resolution #15-32; approve information is received. Second by Darla motion to approve the Tribal Council Min- (6-0-0). the Joseph Loofe Agricultural Lease on LaPointe. utes of December 15, 2014; as corrected. Personnel Department. the L-360 Allotment. Second by Travis Motion passed by unanimous consent Second by Darla LaPointe. -Update/Discussion on Offi ce Func- Mallory. (4-0-0). Motion passed by unanimous consent tions. Motion passed by unanimous consent Wildlife & Parks Program. (6-0-0). (6-0-0). -Woodcutting Project: Discussion on MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- future funding. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFI- tion to update all contracted employees by MOTION: Charles Aldrich made a mo- CER REPORT: January 31, 2015; further, all contracts tion to adopt Resolution #15-33; approve MOTION: Travis Mallory made a Construction Manager Report. be kept in the Personnel Offi ce; fi nally, all the Jake Tremayne Agricultural Lease on motion to refer the Woodcutting Project -Pony Express/Highway Project: Up- contracts to have beginning and ending the 812-1 Allotment. Second by Lawrence Proposal to the Chief Financial Offi cer date. dates, to state all contracted employees Payer. for fi nding a funding source. Second by -I.H.S. Projects: Discussion. subject to background checks and drug Motion passed by unanimous consent Darla LaPointe. tests, and all contracts to use the same (6-0-0). Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Louis Houghton made a format. Second by Travis Mallory. (4-0-0). motion to approve the three (3) Electric Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- Winnebago Juvenile Justice Planning Innovations proposals for the I.H.S. for (6-0-0). tion to authorize the Tribal Housing Com- Team. Fire Safety Improvements in the amounts mittee and Staff to apply for the FY 2015 -Discussion on Resolutions. of twelve thousand three hundred two Boys and Girls Club. Indian Community Development Block dollars and fi fty six cents ($12,302.56), -Discussion on the Memorandum of Grant. Second by Darla LaPointe. MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- eleven thousand six hundred forty three Agreement. Motion passed by unanimous consent tion to adopt Resolution #15-34; approve dollars and fi fty two cents ($11,643.52) (6-0-0). the submittal of the 2015 Nebraska Crime and twelve thousand seven hundred MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a (John Blackhawk out at 12:05 p.m.; Commission Community Based Juvenile sixty nine dollars and seventy eight cents motion to Table the Boys and Girls Club Louis Houghton assumes the Chair) Services Aid Enhancement Grant Pro- ($12,769.78). Second by Lawrence Payer. Resolution and Memorandum of Agree- posal. Second by Lawrence Payer. Motion passed by unanimous consent ment until a meeting is held with the Boys MOTION: Charles Aldrich made a Motion passed by unanimous consent (6-0-0). and Girls Club Board of Directors. Second motion to accept the Land Management (4-0-0). by Louis Houghton. Report as presented. Second by Travis Tribal Council Resignations. MOTION: Travis Mallory made a Motion passed by unanimous consent Mallory. -Discussion. motion to approve the Simplex Grinnell (6-0-0). Motion passed by unanimous consent (John Blackhawk in at 2:04 p.m.; as- proposal for Fire Extinguisher Training Day To Day Operations. (5-0-0). sumes the Chair) and to replace a valve on the I.H.S. fi re -Updates on issues taken care of on a Secretary Houghton recessed the meet- sprinkler system drain pipe at a cost of daily basis. ing at 12:09 p.m.. MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- two thousand one hundred fi fteen dollars Secretary Houghton reconvened the tion to declare Charles Aldrich’s position and eighty six cents ($2,115.86). Second MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- meeting at 1:10 p.m.. on the Tribal Council vacant. by Charles Aldrich. tion to accept the Chief Administrative (LH, CA, DL, TM, LP) No Second. Motion Failed. Motion passed by unanimous consent Offi cer Report as presented. Second by Tribal Transit Program. MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- (6-0-0). Travis Mallory. -Transit Board: Discussion on Mem- tion to declare Darwin Snyder’s position -St. Mary Hall Renovation Project: Motion passed by unanimous consent bership. on the Tribal Council vacant. Update. (6-0-0). -Educare Building: Update. NEW BUSINESS: MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a Con’t. on page 10 ... Page 10 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 31, 2015 Tribal Council Minutes - Draft No Second. Motion Failed. Motion passed by unanimous consent Mallory. LaPointe. Tribal Council Treasurer Position. (5-0-0). AGENDA: Administrative Business. Motion passed by unanimous consent -Discussion on the Vacancy. (5-0-0). Respectfully Submitted, For The Record: Prior to opening the Winnebago Juvenile Justice Planning Travis Mallory nominated Darla Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary meeting; Tribal Judge Dean Forney con- Team. LaPointe for Tribal Council Treasurer. Winnebago Tribal Council ducted a Swearing In Ceremony for Darla -Discussion on the Nebraska Crime Louis Houghton nominated Jeanette LaPointe as the Tribal Council Treasurer. Commission Resolutions. Rice for Tribal Council Treasurer. WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL Special Meeting – January 7, 2015 MOTION: Travis Mallory made a mo- MOTION: Darla LaPointe made a mo- MOTION: Louis Houghton made a mo- Blackhawk Community Center tion to adopt the Agenda as presented. tion to adopt Resolution #15-35; approve tion that nominations cease. Second by Conference Room Second by Louis Houghton. the submittal of the 2015 Nebraska Crime Lawrence Payer Motion passed by unanimous consent Commission Community Based Juvenile Motion passed by unanimous consent TRIBAL COUNCIL (5-0-0). Services Aid Grant Proposal. Second by (5-0-0). John Blackhawk, Chairman Wildlife & Parks Program. Travis Mallory. Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary -Woodcutting Project: Proposal for Con- Motion passed by unanimous consent MOTION: Travis Mallory made a mo- Charles W. Aldrich tinuing Employment; discussion. (5-0-0). tion to authorize a Roll Call vote for Trea- Darla LaPointe surer. Second by Darla LaPointe. Travis Mallory MOTION: Lawrence Payer made a mo- ADJOURN: Motion passed by unanimous consent Lawrence Payer tion to authorize seventeen thousand dol- MOTION: Louis Houghton made a (5-0-0). IN ATTENDANCE lars ($17,000.00) to the Wildlife & Parks motion to adjourn at 11:25 a.m.. Second Dean Forney Program to supplement the Woodcutting by Travis Mallory. Travis Mallory: Darla LaPointe Mary Greaves Project to continue through February Motion passed by unanimous consent Charles Aldrich: Abstain Terry Medina 2015; further, funds to be allocated from (5-0-0). Louis Houghton: Jeanette Rice Claudine Cohen Fund #142. Second by Travis Mallory. John Blackhawk: Darla LaPointe Madisyn Redhorn Motion passed by unanimous consent Respectfully Submitted, Lawrence Payer: Jeanette Rice Randy Redpath (5-0-0). Louis C. Houghton, Jr., Secretary Darla LaPointe: Darla LaPointe TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT Liberty National Bank. Winnebago Tribal Council Morgan F. Earth, Sick Leave -Line of Credit: Discussion. Darla LaPointe declared the Tribal Thomas E. Snowball, Sr., Annual Leave Council Treasurer. Darwin Snyder, Sick Leave MOTION: Travis Mallory made a mo- tion to adopt Resolution #15-36; autho- Masthead Scene ADJOURN: CALL TO ORDER: Chairman John rize and complete a Line of Credit with Updated shot of the New Con- MOTION: Travis Mallory made a mo- Blackhawk called the meeting to order at Liberty National Bank for two million struction on the Winnebago Public tion to adjourn at 2:25 p.m.. Second by 10:11 a.m.. dollars ($2,000,000.00). Second by Darla Schools. Darla LaPointe. 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