PRESORTED STANDARD Inside this Sota Sota Per Copy U.S. POSTAGE TZTS Wambdi boys and girls teams return from Dakota Oyate Challenge with championship trophies! PAID Next cooperative land buy-back set for Flathead, Northern Cheyenne reservations; Oglala, WILMOT, SD PERMIT NO. 1 Makah application periods have closed; Rosebud’s ends next Monday, Feb. 10 Postmaster: Change service requested Next week: Winter 2013 General Council; Part Six in a Series Sota Iya Ye Yapi, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279 ¢ Dustina Gill announces candidacy for SD Legislature Contents – Time-Dated News/Do Not Delay Report to Akicita; Tentative date for Code Talker Honoring Ceremony Wednesday, March Mailed at Wilmot, SD, Monday, Jan. 27, 2014 12th Suicide Prevention: Community Forum, Training event Feb. 15th 75 Weekly deadline for copy is 12:00 noon Friday Publication of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968

Vol. 45 February - Anpetu Numpa Wi - “Moon of Two Days” - Iyamni, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014 No. 5

ongratulations to the TZTS Wambdi boys and girls basketball teams for capturing the top place trophies in last weekend’s Dakota Oyate Challenge tournament in Huron. Both Wambdi teams won the leadup and championship games, Cwhich were broadcast by Tribal radio station KXSW on 89.9 FM and online. Watch next week for stats from all the games, plus information and photos of the Dakotah Language Bowl, cultural events and archery competition, which included youth and adult SWO Tribal participants. Congratulations to the TZTS athletes, language students and adults who participated and accompanied them.

Wambdi athlete Demi DuMarce has some special fans -- mom Lennie Peters and grandpa Maynard Bernard! In Huron to cheer her and her fellow Wambdi teammates to the championship.

(Editor’s note: SWO Tribal member, Tribal Chairman’s Administrative Assistant Dustina Gill has formally announced plans to run for state office. We ask for others, Oyate and others, to support her candidacy Here is her announcement.) Eight years ago I decided on a goal that I knew would take some time to achieve. I spent the past 8 years of homework on educating myself on the politics, needs, resources and operations of tribal government, state government, national government, foreign governments. The networking, relationships, understanding and time *President Obama Signs Bill for Native Veterans date scheduled for the Code Talker Honoring Ceremony it takes to make things happen. Eight years of learning, Memorial at the National Museum of the American which is on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 10:00 experiencing and meeting leaders who have improved Indian President Barack Obama signed AM. We are planning for either the their communities, tribes, states and countries. H.R. 2319, the Native American SWCC Auditorium or the DCC. I believe in nothing less than 110% and know I am Veterans’ Memorial Amendments Mark your calendars and we will have ready reach out for this goal. Act of 2013, into law on Thursday, updates and agenda soon. We also To run for the South Dakota District 1 House of December 26. The bill authorizes the gave out information for those of Representatives. District 1 is comprised of the Counties National Museum of the American you that may have Labor questions Indian to raise funds and start work on a memorial for for the SD Dept. of Labor. Rick Gully 1-605-882-5152 of Roberts, Day, Marshal and Brown. Dustina Gill, Administrative Assistant to Pidamiyaye to everyone who helped me become American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian stopped by my office and said if you are a Veteran and the SWO Tribal Chairman, has announced her veterans. The memorial will be located on the museum’s need an appointment with him please contact him and the candidate I am today to run for this seat and ask for candidacy for a seat in the SD Legislature from your support. property on the National Mall. The House passed the he would be happy to schedule an appointment to see District 1. bill on December 11 by a vote of 398 to 0. The Senate you the next time he is in Sisseton. Wednesday, Feb. 5, approved it by unanimous consent on December 20. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. CST, Sisseton - at 205 East Oak. For “I have heard from people I represent and from outside more information or to schedule an appointment, please our district that the construction of this memorial call Rick Gully at 605-882-5131 or 605-698-3964. means a great deal to Native Americans who served this Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs. nation and to their families,” Rep. Markwayne Mullin org. (R-Oklahoma), a member of the Cherokee Nation *Valentines for Veterans Concert: The Sioux Falls who co-sponsored the bill, said in a press release. “It is Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that the important that we properly honor these brave soldiers Grass Roots rock band will star in the second annual and tell their stories for generations to come. *UVA Meeting: Thank you for those of you that Report to Akicita attended. It was a good meeting. We have a tentative Continued on Page 15 settler colonialism, heteronormativity, capitalism and more, we know that such a place doesn’t actually exist. More importantly, what we have seen over the years is that “safe spaces” usually mean excluding us. They sometimes mean using “safety” as a substitute for “never uncomfortable spaces.” In this conceptualization, safety is often used as a cudgel to silence and to further marginalize. Christina Hanhardt’s important new book Safe Space, addresses some of these concerns: “I, too, am not convinced that safety or safe space in their most popular usages can or even should exist. Safety is commonly imaged as a condition of no challenge or stakes, a state of being that might be best described as protectionist (or, perhaps, isolationist)…The quest for safety that is collective rather than individualized requires an analysis of who or what constitutes a threat and why, and a recognition that those forces maintain their might by being in flux. And among the most transformative visions are those driven less by a fixed goal of safety than by… freedom.” (p. 30) Sota guest editorial – Those of us committed to an inclusive and revolutionary feminism value liberation and freedom over safety With Review in hand, Obama must now because we know that struggles against oppression are always perilous. Addressing structures of oppression generally leads to conflict because these structures shape our ideas, our values, our everything. We don’t know how to live reject dirty pipeline: Groups outside of oppression because it is like the weather, ever-present and so we replicate it, all the time. But we want McKibben: “The State Department has given Obama liberation and so we must work towards it. And that work involves criticism, analysis, and grounded practice. As all the room he needs to do what he promised in people who have and will continue to build projects and organizations, we understand that discussion/analysis and both campaigns: to take serious steps against global grassroots organizing are co-constitutive. Also, there isn’t a neat separation between the online world and a separate warming.” - Jacob Chamberlain, staff writer place called the “real world.” In the 21st century, these places are one in the same. As such the concept of “twitter (Published on Friday, January 31, 2014 by feminism” strikes us as dismissive and probably a misnomer. Common Dreams.) Anyone can identify as feminist because it’s a label that one adopts and is not bestowed. This has and will The State Department released its Final continue to cause all manner of consternation because some are invested in being gatekeepers. Mainstream Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) of the Keystone feminism (MSF) has traditionally operated under a politics of inclusion. It benevolently offers to “include” the XL pipeline on Friday. Environmental groups and voices of some who are marginalized, particularly women of color. The problem MSF faces, however, is that you climate activists are saying that given Obama’s promise cannot substantively “include” women of color and/or trans women into feminism without radically transforming to judge the project on its climate impacts there is no it. And basically, this is what we are seeing today, the backlash that results when increasingly more Black, Native, way—given the review’s contents—he can possibly Protestors demonstrated against the Latin@, Asian, Trans women claim the term “feminist” and in doing so, radically change what feminism signifies. approve it now. Keystone XL pipeline in San Francisco last year. As the power and control of white feminist gatekeepers diminish, they have rushed to individualize women of In a press call following the release of the review, (Photo: Getty Images) color’s critiques. The trope of the “bad feminist” has been deployed as a disciplinary mechanism for re-establishing 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben said that a close and maintaining power and control. Rather than substantively engage Black feminist critiques, for example, reading of the report shows that the climate impacts it recognizes are undeniable. gatekeepers demonize the bad Black feminist who is not nice to white women. The analysis of “twitter” wars then “The report concluded that in a scenario where we take climate change seriously and regulate climate quickly devolves into a battle among individual personalities. [Feminism actually needs less focus on individuals and pollution, this pipeline will indeed have a ‘significant impact’ on climate change,” said McKibben. “So now we’ll more on the collective struggle to uproot oppression.] Ideological differences are painted as hysterical grievance. The find out if that’s the world Barack Obama and John Kerry want. This report gives President Obama everything he “bad” feminist’s anger is labeled as irrational and as a permanent/perpetual condition. It’s all affect with little basis needs in order to block this project. This is the first environmental issue in years to bring Americans into the streets in actual material realities of oppression. Proximity to the “bad” feminist becomes a liability insuring that they are in big numbers, and now they’ll be there in ever greater numbers to make sure the President makes the right call.” further marginalized and delegitimized. In some cases, white women who choose to associate with the bad feminist “President Obama now has all the information he needs to reject the pipeline. Piping the dirtiest oil on the are shamed into silence by being called “performative.” One must possess power to successfully construct and then planet through the heart of America would endanger our farms, our communities, our fresh water and our climate. deploy the trope of the “bad feminist.” White feminist gatekeepers have it and most individual women of color do That is absolutely not in our national interest. Keystone XL should be rejected.” —Susan Casey-Lefkowitz, NRDC not. The playing field is not equal Following reports in the corporate media indicating that the final environmental review gives the go-ahead This strategy is enabled by the fact that women of color generally occupy the space of ethnographic object for the Obama administration to approve the controversial pipeline, environmental groups are calling this within the mainstream. We are there to be “understood” “theorized about” and “reflected upon” by white feminists wishful thinking that accepts the spin of the fossil fuel industry. According to climate experts, the report actually in order to facilitate their self-reflection and personal education. As women of color, we aren’t supposed to theorize corresponds to what the scientific evidence has shown all along—that the Keystone XL pipeline is dangerous, ourselves, to resist being understood or saved or to question the white feminist ethnographic gaze. Because our task carbon intensive, hard to clean up, and the dirtiest fuel on the planet. as women of color is to be “known” by white feminists, our theoretical genealogies can be simply apprehended and “The new review represents an important shift from prior analyses because it no longer tries to claim that easily digested. This, importantly, is one reason mainstream white feminists become confused when two different Keystone’s impacts will be negligible,” said Bill Snape, senior counsel with the Center for Biological Diversity. “But seemingly “authentic” women of color informants give them completely different political analyses. Communities even so, the environmental consequences are clear as day: oil spills, polluted rivers, and wildlife directly in harm’s of color are supposed to be singular in our infinitely knowable aspirations and hence devoid of political complexity way.” and contradiction– such that the assumptions behind our political positions require no further engagement. Thus it According to the Sierra Club: becomes possible for one individual – one “bad” feminist to be the stand in for women of color in all of feminism. “Even though the State Department continues to downplay clear evidence that the Keystone XL pipeline Furthermore that individual feminist becomes reduced to her “bad” critique. Exploring or interrogating the person’s would lead to tar sands expansion and significantly worsen carbon pollution, it has, for the first time, acknowledged intellectual contributions becomes unnecessary because it is presumed that we do not have a real intellectual that the proposed project could accelerate climate change,” said Susan Casey-Lefkowitz of the Natural Resources contribution to make. Defense Council. “President Obama now has all the information he needs to reject the pipeline. Piping the dirtiest In an ideal world, critique, even if it is inaccurate, would be embraced as an opportunity for engagement and oil on the planet through the heart of America would endanger our farms, our communities, our fresh water and perhaps growth. Even if someone’s critique seems “inaccurate” to us at first blush, it is usually based in something our climate. That is absolutely not in our national interest. Keystone XL should be rejected.” real. As importantly, no event or organizing project is immune from critique simply because they include the “Keystone XL will transport nearly a million barrels of highly toxic tar sands oil through America’s heartland participation of some marginalized voices. If we recognize that in fact all of us are shaped by white supremacy, each and every day for 50 years or more — only to have much of it refined and exported,” said Snape. “Along the heteronormativity, settler colonialism and capitalism, then we should actually presume that most of the things we way it will crush some of the last habitat for endangered species like the swift fox and whooping crane. It’ll pollute do are seriously problematic. In our years of organizing events and conferences, almost every single one has been water used by millions of people and emit as many greenhouse gases as 51 coal-fired power plants.” critiqued by someone for being oppressive on some level. Whether we agreed with those critiques or not, we learned “The State Department acknowledges there is risk to our water and Keystone XL will increase tarsands from all of them when we took the time to actually listen and hear what was being said. If you don’t want critique – production,” said Jane Kleeb, Bold Nebraska executive director. “TransCanada is fighting for their bottom line, then never organize anything! while farmers and ranchers are fighting for their livelihoods and the Ogallala Aquifer which at one point our We’ve been involved over the years in various transformative justice and community accountability efforts. Governor stood with us to protect. We are in this fight to win and are confident Pres. Obama will make the right We know something about the importance of allowing for mistakes. We all make them. We understand something decision and deny the permit.” about intentions (good and bad). But we also understand the imperative that when you know better you should try “The State Department has given Obama all the room he needs to do what he promised in both campaigns: to to do better. And here’s the thing. Many white feminist now know better (or they should) but they simply refuse to take serious steps against global warming,” said McKibben earlier on Friday. “He’s about the only person who hasn’t do better. That’s the truth. The pain, anger, and frustration that emanate from this must find their place. Often, that weighed in on Keystone XL; now we’ll see if he’s good for his word.” place is online. As 350.org said in a press statement: “Don’t let the convoluted process fool you. This is President Obama’s Our contention is not that incivility and/or meanness don’t exist online. Some of us have personally decision and his alone–and he has all the information he needs to reject the Keystone XL pipeline. The President experienced trolling, insults and harassment on social media. We’ve surely also been uncivil to others at one time has already laid out a climate test for Keystone XL, that it can’t significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions. It’s or another. What we reject is the framing of incivility or toxicity as unidirectional and confined mainly to social clear that Keystone XL fails that test.” media. We object to women of color consistently being portrayed as “bullies” or as “mean.” When applied to No final decision from the Obama administration has yet been made. The process now opens up to a 30-day black women in particular, these characterizations are especially fraught. Under this frame, black women’s stories public comment period. of harrowing racist and sexist attacks are easily dismissed. Black women are portrayed as the bullies and never the And as the Associated Press reports: “The Environmental Protection Agency and other departments will have bullied. As Saidiya Hartman and Jared Sexton have noted, black suffering is always made illegible. Yet white women 90 days to comment before State makes a recommendation to Obama on whether the project is in the national are portrayed as sympathetic and worthy of our concern. interest. A final decision by the government is not expected before summer.” The only way we can avoid toxicity is to actually end white supremacy, settler colonialism, capitalism and (Editor’s note: Some of our Oyate favor, as do SD Senator Thune, Rep. Noem and ND Senator Heitkamp, patriarchy. Women of color know that when we leave the supposed “toxicity” of Twitter, we are not going to that the Keystone pipeline project proceed as well as other regional fossil fuel projects. Why? Because tribes stand to another place that is not toxic. 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Page 2 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, February 5, 2014 Keyapi.. (16) Wicasta wan hena wicayuha ka un oyate wacinyapi ku he “Tayanh-mani un” eceyapi, keyapi.. Unsidapi ka wapi yapi, ca he cinka hantahans isnana iwaste iciya okihi keas heced cinsni ka oyate ataya iyowiza wicakiye, unkan ihakap is wanji wowinawizi sica un oyate wawicakiyusica, ske…De woyakiyapi owihankiye ihuni … THE GIFT OF THE HORSE One winter the people lived without want, on the Powder River where buffaloes were abundant, and everyone was happy; and then, now that spring was here, about the time of the Sore Eyes Moon (March), the cry went forth The following is a story I got from Ella Deloria, whose from the council tipi that the people were to move about, visiting other parts. So everyone broke camp, and soon brother was Vine Deloria, Sr. who both were very fluent in they were gone. the Dakota/Lakota language, their grandfather was known as (2) Only one man and his wife were left behind. The reason was that they owned one horse, a mare that was “Saswe” and I got a story from Vine Deloria, Jr. about him that not much good, and with it they could not hope to keep up to the pace of the tribe, and hence they stayed behind. is very interesting. I also heard Faith Spotted Eagle tell that (3) They went from camp-site to camp-site, picking up what they found, of discarded bone, or bits of meat; same story as she is related to that family. The first chance I get and to the south there was a lake, so they walked around it gathering wood. And then the man ascended a hill, and I’ll have to do that story. I am also planning to read this story sat down to rest and view the surrounding country, when he saw something come up over the horizon, in the spot on the radio. Pidamaya. where the sun rises, and advance towards his direction. THE GIFT OF THE HORSE (4) When it was near enough to be observed, it proved to be a beautiful black-spotted horse which was coming Cahdi Wakpa kin ed oyate kin waniyetu tipi ka pte otab for a drink in the lake. After drinking, he stopped under a tree, and stood rubbing against it, and then he lay down ka waniyetu ataya yuwena akihanpsni ka oiyokpiya wicoti and rolled, and then he rose and went back the way he came. ka wanna wetu aya cake istawicayazan wi kin waheyetu (5) And then a tiny grey bird flew to the man and sitting down near him he said to him, “ I bring you a horse. seca tipiiyokiheya kin etahan eyapaha makoce toktokeca iyaza oihdakapte keyapi ske. Cake iyuhaya ihdakapi Go home and make a braided rawhide rope, and apply this medicine to it. And hang it, in the form of a noose, ka tokiyutan iyayapi, ske. (2) Unkan wicasta wan tawicu kci wicotig ena yakapi, ske. Tokenu hecunpi kin he from that tree where he always rubs himself. And when his head becomes caught in the rope, chew this root, and sunkwiyena wajina ninanh hunkesni ka sicaye un, yuhapi heun tokena oihdakap kin ed opapisni ka owazina apply it on yourself, and catch him. And rub some of this medicine on the mare which you already have.” yankapi, keyapi. (3) Otiwota tiyaza yap ka huhu ka tado ospaspa ka takuku ed ehpeyap henan pahi omanipi, (6) So the man went home and carried out the orders in detail. Now the black-spotted horse was coming unkan itokagatakiya heciya bde wan yanke ka he isa aoksan huta kahda cansake ka can oge pahipi. Unkan wicasta again, so he caught him and blew some of the medicine on his nose, which made the horse stand still and permit he paha wan akan adi ka ozikiya iyutaka ka makoce ataya oksanksan wanyakayake, unkan wi hinapesa hetanhan himself to be held. He stared at the man every second and yet he did not try to get away, so the man stroked him taku wan tahenakiya unyake, keyapi. and took him home. (4) Unkan , taku he kiyena unyake unkan he sunktanka wan sapa hdeska ka nina owangwaste, ka he (7) Again the little grey bird talked to him. “The days of your hardship in your tribe are now over. By and by mniyatke kte hi. Mniyatke hehan can wan ed inanji ka ihdukega, hehan kud iwanka ka ihduptanptan ka ake this black-spotted horse is going to sire many horses; he will thus multiply himself, but on both sides,” he told him. inanji iyuke toktetahan hi ake hetkiya kinhde. (8) So he allowed the horse to stay with the mare he already owned, and the following summer, there was a (5) Unkan zitkadanhota wan kinyan u ka wicasta yakeg hed ikiyena iyutake ka wokiyake, keyapi,,”Sukawakan colt, as beautiful as, and marked exactly like, the black-spotted horse. It was a male. wan cicahiye do. Kinhde ka taha un wikan wan yakagekte ka hehan pejuta de iun wo, ka ake hi kinhan can hed (9) Another year and then a female colt was born. Again the following summer a male was born. So from that ihdukege ce hed canhdeska se wikan yakage ka hed otkeyaye ka hehan wikan ikoiciyake kinhan pejuta de datata ka horse which the bird had brought him, the man owned three horses, exactly alike, possessing inconceivable speed. ataya iniciun ka duze kte. Nakun pejuta kin de sunkwiyena duhe he isa ataya iyaunkte.” Eye, keyapi. In the tribe became famous, and the man who owned them was now far different from that poor man he used to (6) Hecen wicasta tiyata ki ka okiyakap iyeceh icun, keyapi. Hecen wanna ake sunksapa-hdeska hihuni ka be; now his name was held high in the tribe. eyuse ka pejuta pute akan ipogan unkan owanji nanji kiye ka wikan yuzkiya, keyapi.. (11) During the night he used to picket these horses in front of his door; and one night, someone crept up (7) Ho he zitkadanhota ake hi ka deced eye,,” Oyate kin hed iyotaiyeyakiye he wanna henanna kte do. Toksta to them, planning evil against them; but that first black-spotted horse spoke, “wake up, and come out. Someone hdeska-sapa de cinca ota yuhe kte tka awicikiyena icahwicayekte.” Eye, keyapi.. approaches with the intention of causing our death.” He said this while neighing and his master heard it and came (8) Hecen sunksapa wanna yuhe ka sungwiyena tawa kci u, unkan bdoketu kin ekta sunkcincina wan ton, ka outside. isa sapa hdeska ka nina owangwastena,. He bdoka heca. (12) And this is what he said, “I do not keep these horses in order that you shall insult me through them. I (9) Ake waniyetu wanji unkan hehan wiyena wan ton, keyapi. Ake bdoketu sanpa unkan bdoka wan ton. keep them for the sole purpose of bringing good to the tribe, and in that spirit, I lend them to you to hunt meat for Wanna sunksapa hdeska kahipi hetanhan sunktanka yamni akeyececapi ka wocetunhdaya dusehanpi, keyapi. your children, as you know; you have also used them freely in war and, as a result, have achieved glory. These horses Wanna hena oyate ed unpi he nina okitainpi, ka wicasta wan wicayuha kin he ehanna unsiya unyake wanna asni stand here to serve. Yet when I tied them for the night and then came in to rest, someone sneaked up on them, ka dehan wicoti kin ed wakantuya un, keyapi. causing them to run home. You see then it is useless to do anything to them secretly.” That man understood the (11) Hanyetu ca tig tiopa itokap hena kaska wicakihde ce unkan hanyetu wanji ed tuwe sigwiyukcan u ka speech of his horses, they say. And then the first horse spoke this way; so his master announced it. ktewicaye cin ka sdohan etkiya wicau , unkan sunkbdoka toka yuha kup takiye, “Kikta ka tikad hinapapo, tuwe (14) “In order that you in this tribe might be fortunate in all things, I and my young have multiplied; and unkiktepte upi do. “ eye. Hotonyake wicasta he nahun ka hinape, keyapi.. from that, you have benefited in the past; yet, now, because an evil thing has entered the tribe, this source of good (12) Deced eye, “ Sunkawakan dena aimayahahapikta wicabduhesni do. Niye es oyate kin iniwastepikta un shall stop. You must go back to your former state when things were hard for you, all because that one who tried to dena wicabduhe, ka hena un wayakuwayapi ka nicinca wotapte, ka nakun ozuye icanunpi ka wicohan wasteste kill us has by his act brought it upon the entire tribe.” sdodyayapi. Sunkwakan dena wowacinyepi ka ded nanjipi do. Tka,,ewicawakaske ka timahed imunkekte unkan (15) In that way he spoke, so his owner told his people. The horses now lost their power to run as of old, oiyokpaza hehan tuwe awicasdate ka tiyatakiya kinhdapi do. Hecen nahmana taku oecon sica do,” eye, keyapi. and no more colts were born, until at last that entire breed became extinct. In that way, this tribe which was so Wicasta kin he sunktanka ia nawicahun ka okahnige. Keyapi. Cakeya, sunktanka tokahiya kupi he deced fortunate, took a backward step to their former state of hardships. wokiyakekte keye ka yaotanin kte. Keyapi.. (16) That man who owned them and permitted the tribe to rely on them was named “Tayan Mani u (he (14) “Oyate kin de ed taku iyuha ohna tanyan yaunpikta,,Ka micinca ob mihduota ka un iniwastepi kte,, always walks guardedly.) He was pitied and caused to have good fortune himself; had he so wished, he might have wicohan sica wan ed hiyu , ka wanna hehayenakte do.. Ca, ake sicaya yaunpikta, ka he tuwe unkte wacinpi he e, enjoyed it alone; but that was not what he wanted. He caused all the tribe to share in it; and then, a regretful fact, oyate wawicayusica do,,” eye, Keyapi.. one, through jealousy perhaps, brought ill-fortune back to them all. (15) Heceyetan wohdake hecen tawaya kin eced oyate kin owicakiyaka, ske.. Hehanyena duzehanpi akisnipi, This is the end of this story….. ka inupena kicitonpi ktesni. Hecaes oyate tanyan unpi ku ake ehanna iyotiyekiyapi kun heciya ake kinanjipi. Mitaoyatepi, Vine T. Marks, Sr. structures that create toxicity. The work of feminism whether online or off must be to create space for a critical and a year. Outraged Bayer officials charged such uppitiness Reservation. engaged discussion on a global level about how to end oppression. Then we must mobilize to take actions to make was “essentially theft” and they will damn well fight ***** it so. to “defend our intellectual property rights.” We know The Sota is always looking for news of the Oyate. ***** about meeting hate with love, but: May they one day If you have information and/or photos of Mariame Kaba is an organizer, educator, and writer who lives in Chicago. Her work focuses on ending violence, dismantling the prison industrial complex, and supporting youth leadership development. She is the founder and director of Project NIA, a grassroots organization with a mission to end youth incarceration. desperately need medicine they cannot get. newsworthy happenings in your family or community, (Editor’s note: We really need to add the voice of SWO’s own Ruth Hopkins to this discussion. Please check “We did not develop this medicine for Indians,” please consider sharing with your Sota staff. out a recent column by Ruth that is published by Last Real Indians. 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Services held for Funeral Mass held for “This is another important tribal government has long been a Owners who have received Harry Gaylord Flute Hayley Wegleitner step in carrying out a vital program leader in restoring our native home offers at Pine Ridge had until Harry Gaylord Funeral Mass for to strengthen tribal sovereignty lands. This opportunity continues January 30th to respond; those Flute, age 78, of Fort Hayley Ray Wegleitner, by supporting the beneficial the vision of our elders and past with interests at the Makah Indian Thompson, South 18, of Sisseton, SD was consolidation of tribal lands,” said leaders.” Reservation had until this Monday, Dakota Journeyed to held last Friday morning, Assistant Secretary Washburn. The Northern Cheyenne February 3; and for those with the Spirit World on January 31, 2014 at St. “While we know that it may be a community has also been interests on the Rosebud Sioux Wednesday, January Peters Catholic Church, challenge to reach landowners who preparing for Buy-Back Program Reservation still have until next 22nd, 2014 at Sanford Sisseton, SD with the are spread across the country, we are implementation for many months, Monday, February 10. Heart Hospital in Sioux Rev. Fr. Tony Dummer committed to exhausting all efforts including prioritizing its acquisition The Department has Falls, South Dakota. Celebrant. to make sure that individuals are goals. Interior has already completed announced an open solicitation He was born on Organist was Cindy aware of this historic opportunity.” mineral analyses on land parcels period through March 14, 2014, August 30, 1935 in Marohl with Song Leader The cooperative agreements with highly fractionated ownership during which tribes with jurisdiction Crow Creek the son Sandi Jaspers, and special Interior is entering into with interests and begun detailed mass over the most fractionated locations of Harry Clarence and music by Tracii Barse. interested tribes are often tailored appraisal efforts at Northern (about 90 percent of all fractionated Alice Ann (Carpenter) Pallbearers were to the specific circumstances of each Cheyenne. interests) may submit letters of Flute. Scott York, Scott Price, tribal government and location “The Land Buy Back Program interest or cooperative agreement He attended school in Gann Valley, South Dakota. Brian Krause, Tracii Barse, Austin Fonder, and Larry involved. For example, the CSKT is an opportunity for the Northern applications for participation in the On December 24, 1959 Harry was united in Finley III. have performed appraisals and Cheyenne Tribe to acquire highly Buy-Back Program. marriage to Margaret June Jandreau and together they Honorary pallbearers were all of Hayley’s relatives other land consolidation activities fractionated land from landowners There are a number of steps raised seven children. and friends. for many years, and will provide that will preserve our homeland for that tribal governments can take During his life Harry held many job titles. He was Interment is in the St. Peters Catholic Cemetery, appraisals for fractionated tracts on future generations,” said Northern now to prepare for involvement in a police officer and dispatcher at The Lower Brule and Sisseton. the Flathead Reservation. Cheyenne President Llevando the Buy-Back Program, including Fort Thompson Communities, CHR Director in Fort Wake services were held Wednesday and Thursday “This will launch the Fisher. “The program may allow increasing owner awareness and Thompson and served on The Tribal Council for the (all night) at St. Catherine’s Hall in Sisseton. Confederated Salish and Kootenai beneficial use of land that has been designating an authorized tribal Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. The Cahill Funeral Chapel, Sisseton, was in charge Tribes’ plan to purchase an restricted due to the, at times, point of contact to engage with the Harry enjoyed fixing on cars in his spare time and of funeral arrangements. additional 38,400 acres of extreme number of heirs who must Program. Details are online here. taught his grandsons a lot about working on vehicles, Hayley Ray Wegleitner was born on February reservation trust land to consolidate consent to land leases.” Landowners with fractional which they still enjoy doing. 22nd, 1995 in Sisseton, SD to Jared Wegleitner and fractionated interests,” said Tribal Today’s agreements build interests on the Flathead and Harry use to enjoy fishing when his children were LaRae (Barse) Richter. She grew up in Sisseton and Chairman Trahan. “Our trust lands on earlier collaborations with the Northern Cheyenne Reservations small. They spent a lot of time along the river catching attended Sisseton Public School. She graduated in 2013 must be managed for the benefit Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge can contact the Trust Beneficiary fish. Harry also loved to tinker around with broken from Sisseton High School. of the Tribes and our membership. Reservation, which signed the first Call Center at (888) 678-6836 to electrical appliances and fixing things that were broken. She was a freshman at University of Minnesota- Trust land that is heavily cooperative agreement in December get more information about the Harry is survived by his wife of fifty-four years Moorhead. fractionated or split up into very 2013, and the Makah Indian potential to sell land so that it can Margaret (Jandreau) Flute of Fort Thompson and She was an excellent artist and excelled in high small parcels with multiple owners, Reservation and Rosebud Sioux be returned to the tribe or to register their seven children Ruth Johnson and Alvin of Fort school and attended college for a major in art. more often than not, sit idle and Reservation, where purchases of their information. Thompson, Gary Flute Sr. of Colorado, David Flute and She loved to take, edit, and create beautiful Josephine of Huron, South Dakota, Sandra Harmon photographs. She was very passionate about wolves and and Dean of Fort Thompson, Kenneth Flute Sr. and owls. By Senator John Thune surrounding states have experienced propane for the South Dakota Crystal of Chamberlain, South Dakota, Estelle Flute Some of her favorite things to do were hanging out South Dakotans are no reduced rail deliveries and pipeline market. This declaration builds on and Floyd of Lower Brule, South Dakota, Steve Flute with her friends and her brother, riding her Schwinn strangers to cold weather. The maintenance issues, which have the truck driver exemption that and Bobbie of Kimball, South Dakota; sister Jeannie bike, swinging and singing, playing video games, watch extreme cold temperatures and resulted in demand outpacing Governor Daugaard issued earlier Eagle of Fort Thompson; a brother Donald Eagle and movies, go to concerts, swimming, going for walks and rather unpredictable weather supply. this month that applied only within Karen of Mission, South Dakota, Hunka brothers exploring, and she loved animals. patterns this time of year have In order to address the South Dakota. Lindell Howard of Mt. Vernon, South Dakota and She had her own unique fashion and loved to have caused us to prepare for most things supply issues, I sent a letter to As the top Republican on the Matthew Hunter of Mitchell, South Dakota and colorful hair. that come our way. However, this the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Senate Commerce, Science, and Hunka sister Nancy Hunter of Mitchell, South Dakota; She had a special relationship with her year the brutally cold weather has Administration (FMCSA) on Transportation Committee, which Hunka grandson Mosheh Mitchem and Vange of grandparents, Karen and Herman Wegleitner. They left farmers, families, tribes, and January 24th, requesting the agency oversees the U.S. Department of Mitchell, South Dakota; numerous grandchildren, great adored her as if she were their own daughter. businesses feeling the pinch in their issue an emergency declaration Transportation and the FMCSA, I grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She also had a special bond with her art teacher, pocketbooks from the record high for the Western Service Center, will continue working to ensure that Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Tonya Holter. She inspired her to be a great artist. prices of propane due to a major which includes South Dakota. The necessary flexibilities and emergency Charles Moses and Mary Ann Cekpadutawin Flute and Hayley also had a special friend, Gage Morris. They propane supply shortage in the FMCSA declaration would provide authorities are utilized to replenish maternal grandparents: Jay and Martha (Grey Bird) complemented each other well and enjoyed each others Upper Midwest and other parts of relief from existing Hours of Service propane supplies. This emergency Carpenter, aunt: Mabel (Carpenter) Eagle and Herman company. the country. limits for drivers transporting declaration is a helpful step to not and by a brother: Sherman Eagle. Hayley is survived by her parents Jared and Stacey Numerous factors have propane throughout the region, only reduce the shortage of propane All night wakes were held on Sunday, January Wegleitner of Sisseton, and LaRae and Randy Richter contributed to a significant strain on while still requiring drivers be fit to and other heating fuels, but to also 26 and Monday, January 27th beginning 5:00 P.M. at Sr. of Sisseton; brothers Christian Barse of Peever, propane supplies and other home drive and operate safely. On January bring the price down for families The Crow Creek Tribal Hall in Fort Thompson, South Dylan of Sisseton, Taeden Richter of Sisseton, Randy heating fuels, which has caused 28th, FMCSA granted my request and businesses across our state and Dakota. Richter Jr. of Sisseton, Noah of Sisseton; sisters Amber prices to spike. According to the for an emergency declaration for region. If families have questions Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January Richter of Sisseton, Sierra Richter of Sisseton; step-sister Energy Information Agency, severe South Dakota and North Dakota about energy assistance, I encourage 28th at 1:00 P.M. at The Crow Creek Tribal Hall in Fort Madison Matthews of Sisseton; step-brothers RJ and cold weather and a late, wet crop through February 11th. The you to reach out to the state Low Thompson, South Dakota. Reverend Lindell Howard Dylan Doxtater both of Green Bay, WI and Nicholas season have increased the demand additional flexibility will allow Income Energy Assistance Program will officiate. Heminger of Sisseton; Maternal Grandparents Les and for propane. On top of increased propane distributors to travel greater at 1-866-674-6374. Interment followed at The Presbyterian Cemetery Kathy Barse Sr. of Peever, and Paternal Grandparents demand, South Dakota and distances to procure additional in Fort Thompson. Herman and Karen Wegleitner of Sisseton; Special Honorary Casket Bearers were Nancy Hunter, friend Gage Morris of Watertown; numerous aunts, Jeannie Eagle, Rhonda Aungie, Diana Harmon, Ruth uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Johnson, Marilyn Jandreau, Sherwood Hawk, Donald Hayley was preceded in death by her maternal and Eagle, Crystal Hopkins and all his family and friends. paternal great grandparents and one aunt Loni. Casket Bearers were Darrell “Diz” Herman, For Hayley’s obituary and on-line registry please Washington, DC – Dec. their homes. Unfortunately, this $222,900 to North Dakota. The Michael Harmon Sr., Anthony Aungie, Roy Ziegler, visit www.cahillfuneralchapel.com 30, 2013 – U.S. Senator Heidi winter, too many in North Dakota additional funds announced today Alvin Johnson, Justin Hawk Wing, Codi Harmon and Heitkamp today announced have had to make this choice. will mean the federal government Matthew Hunter. that North Dakota will receive Hopefully these funds will get to has provided all LIHEAP funds for Flower Girls were Sara Flute, Caitlyn Flute, Hailee more than $3.4 million in federal North Dakota soon, and the state this winter. Harmon, Cassie Harmon and Erica Harmon. resources to help low-income will distribute them as quickly as LIHEAP is a block grant The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted, Minnesota families, Native American tribes, possible. Eligible North Dakotans program under which the federal served the family. Online condolences may be made to and seniors heat their homes this should remember to apply so they government gives annual grants to www.chilsonfuneralhome.com/. winter. can access this crucial support.” states, territories, and Indian tribal In recent years, this funding Low Income Home Energy organizations to operate home has helped well over 13,000 low- Assistance Program (LIHEAP) energy assistance programs for income North Dakota households funding helps families and seniors needy households. The program through the winter. Heitkamp heat their homes and pay their receives funding from two sources: has repeatedly called for the U.S. energy bills. Eligible families contingency funds and regular Washington, DC - Jan. CSKT and Northern Cheyenne acres – on about 150 reservations Department of Health and Human outsides Indian reservations, must funds. Contingency funds are 30, 20143 - As part of President agreements, the second and third – have multiple and in some cases Services and the Administration to apply directly to the State of North allocated to states at the discretion Obama’s commitment to help under the Buy-Back Program, numerous owners who each hold release this vital support. Dakota to receive LIHEAP funding. of the President and the Secretary strengthen Native American will provide resources to the tribal a fractional interest available for This funding is particularly For eligible families living on Indian of Health and Human Services. communities, Secretary of the governments to facilitate outreach purchase by the Buy-Back Program. needed as North Dakotans have reservations, their tribes need to These funds may be released at any Interior Sally Jewell and Assistant and education on the Buy-Back The fractionation of tribal lands experienced an especially severe directly apply to the State of North point in the fiscal year to provide Secretary – Indian Affairs Kevin Program, and to solicit interest from over generations has locked away winter, making it even more difficult Dakota to receive LIHEAP funding, additional home energy assistance. Washburn today announced owners and further identify tribal resources and prevented effective for struggling families to pay their which is then distributed to those Regular funds are allocated in the cooperative agreements with the priorities. land-use decision making by tribes. home heating bills. At the same on the reservation who qualify. annual appropriations bill. Confederated Salish and Kootenai “I commend the leaders of the This has made it increasingly time, propane prices in North North Dakotans can learn Contact information for local Tribes (CSKT) of the Flathead Confederated Salish and Kootenai difficult for tribes to manage this Dakota have skyrocketed to about more about home heating assistance tribal LIHEAP offices: Reservation and the Northern Tribes and Northern Cheyenne land for economic development and $4.60 per gallon, crippling many eligibility and apply for assistance Spirit Lake Tribe: (701) 766-1200, Cheyenne Tribe, both located Tribe for their interest and other uses. families who might otherwise be by clicking here. To ask questions ext. 227 in Montana, for continued initiative in working to implement The Buy-Back Program was able to afford to keep their homes or to receive help filling out an Standing Rock Sioux Tribe: (701) collaborative implementation of this important program in their created to implement the land warm at lower prices. In past years, application, individuals not living 854-7588 the Land Buy-Back Program for communities,” said Secretary Jewell. consolidation component of the propane has cost around $2 per on Indian reservations can contact Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Tribal Nations (Buy-Back Program) “We look forward to working with Cobell Settlement, which provided gallon or less. their local County Social Service Nation - Fort Berthold: (701) on their reservations. The Buy- them on this important partnership, $1.9 billion to purchase fractionated “Our Native American Office. Individuals living on Indian 627-3638 Back Program will purchase trust which ultimately transfers land to land interests from willing sellers brothers and sisters, as well as reservations, can contact their local Turtle Mountain Band of or restricted interests from willing tribal ownership. These agreements and consolidate those interests families all across North Dakota tribal offices. Click here and see Chippewa: (701) 477-3368 sellers and transfer those interests to underscore the important role across Indian Country. The Buy- are feeling the pain of two sharp below for contact information. Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate: Please the tribes in order to unlock lands that tribes fulfill in improving the Back Program allows interested swords – a particularly brutal winter In November 2013, after contact South Dakota’s for tribal development and other Buy-Back Program’s effectiveness individual owners to receive and sky-high propane prices,” said Heitkamp and a group of bipartisan LIHEAP office for further priorities. and efficiency, while providing payments for voluntarily selling Heitkamp. “After continuing to call Senators sent a letter to the details at 800-233-8503 Secretary Jewell met with potential economic development their land. Consolidated interests on the Administration to release U.S. Department of Health and CSKT Chairman Ronald opportunities for current and future are immediately transferred to tribal more home heating assistance for Human Services requesting the Trahan today to commemorate generations.” governments where they stay in trust North Dakota families, it’s good release the maximum amount of the new cooperative agreement Interior holds about 56 for uses benefiting the tribes and news they finally listened. No one LIEHAP funds, the Administration and underscore the Program’s million acres in trust for American their members. The Department should have to decide between distributed 90 percent of the commitment to government-to- Indians in more than 200,000 intends to deliver purchase offers at putting food on the table or heating dedicated funds, including government partnerships. The tracts. Of those, nearly 94,000 the CSKT and Northern Cheyenne

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Please template, please contact one of into my position without retaliation a lawsuit charging state and local note that applications need to the following Business Program in a meeting held on November officials with violating the rights of be reviewed at the local level and Specialists: 18, 2013 but I did not receive my Indian parents and tribes in state should be sent in 30 days prior to * Clark Guthmiller, clark. reinstatement letter till December Jeff Davis, Pennington County the defendants are engaging in the child custody proceedings can go to the dates noted above. [email protected] or 605- 17, 2013 by ruling of the Grievance Prosecutor Mark Vargo, State practices challenged in the lawsuit, trial. Priority will be given to 224-8870 extension 4 or Pamela Board. The word “recommend” was Director of the Department of the defendants are violating that law, The American Civil Liberties application requests of less than Smith, [email protected] used in my reinstatement but the Social Services (DSS) Kim Malsam- as well as plaintiffs’ constitutional Union filed the lawsuit in March $100,000. Additionally, eligible or 605-342-0301 extension 4 – intent was severely misconstrued. Rysdon, and Pennington County right to due process. 2013 along with the ACLU of initial applications will receive serving Bennett, Butte, Campbell, Due to the letter writer using that DSS employee Luann Van Hunnik. “This is an important step South Dakota and Dana Hanna discretionary points for projects that Corson, Custer, Dewey, Fall River, one word I was not immediately In a 43-page ruling issued late forward for the rights of Indian of the Hanna Law Office in Rapid support the agency and department Haakon, Harding, Hughes, Jackson, reinstated but was informed that the yesterday, Chief Judge Jeffrey L. families and tribes,” said Stephen City. The lawsuit claims that Indian goals in the following categories: Jones, Lawrence, Meade, Mellette, Grievance Board’s decision falsely Viken denied motions to dismiss the Pevar, senior staff counsel with the children are being removed from * Local food systems and value- Pennington, Perkins, Potter, stated that I was reinstated- per case. He ruled that if the defendants ACLU’s Racial Justice Program. “We their homes in hearings that last no added agriculture Shannon, Stanley, Sully, Todd, letter dated 12-24-13 by the Tribal are engaging in the policies and are grateful to Chief Judge Viken more than a few minutes, in which * Renewable energy Walworth, and Ziebach Counties. President, Cyril “Whitey” Scott. practices listed in the lawsuit, they for taking the time to examine the parents fail to receive a copy of the * Great regions: multi-county * Darlene Bresson, darlene. Rather than take the next step are violating the federal rights of complex issues raised in this case petition against them or have a or multi-state projects that will [email protected] or 605-886- after grievance, which is to address Indian children, parents, and tribes. and for his sensitivity to the goals of chance to present evidence. establish best practices in the area of 8202 extension 4; Dave Franssens, the Tribal Council, I choose to In a separate ruling, the the Indian Child Welfare Act.” “We are thrilled that the court regional economic and community [email protected] or take it back to grievance January judge held that the plaintiffs could Rapid City attorney Dana has recognized the importance of development 605-330-4515 extension 4; or 08, 2014. My reinstatement represent a class of all Indian parents Hanna, a co-counsel in the federal these issues to Indian parents and * Support of cooperatives Gary Wedel, [email protected]. was reaffirmed and the word who are members of federally case, noted, “I have attended many Indian tribes,” said Heather Smith, * Underserved populations: gov or 605-996-1564 extension 4 - “recommend” was taken out. I am recognized Indian tribes and of these cursory custody hearings executive director of the ACLU of minority and women-owned serving Autora, Beadle, Brookings, still not back to work per directive reside in Pennington County. He in Pennington County and have South Dakota. businesses Brown, Brule, Charles Mix, Clark, of the Tribal President, January also granted a request filed by the repeatedly raised ICWA issues, The case was brought on * Ecosystem market projects Clay, Codington, Davison, Day, 22, 2014, to have me vacate the plaintiffs to expedite certain aspects to no avail. It’s vital that these behalf of two South Dakota Indian * Access to capital markets Deuel, Douglas, Edmunds, Faulk, premises of the place that employs of the case due to the important federal issues will receive adequate tribes – the Oglala Sioux Tribe and In Fiscal Year 2013, Rural Grant, Gregory, Hamlin, Hand, me due to a grievance that was filed interests at stake. attention.” the Rosebud Sioux Tribe – and Development awarded 2 grants Hanson, Hutchinson, Hyde, by one of his supporters/followers. In 1978, Congress passed The lawsuit, Oglala Sioux Tribe three Indian parents who suffered totaling $137,000 with the South Jerauld, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, Why is this individual’s treatment the Indian Child Welfare Act v. Van Hunnik, was filed in U.S. the loss of their children after very Dakota state allocated funds. Lyman, Marshall, McCook, different than mine? Why does this (ICWA) which, as Judge Viken District Court for the District of brief hearings in state court. The Additionally, 2 grants totaling McPherson, Miner, Minnehaha, individual get to take leave and points out, was intended “to South Dakota in Rapid City. parents are Rochelle Walking Eagle, $542,155 were funded from Moody, Roberts, Sanborn, Spink, remain employed, while none of curb the alarmingly high rate of More information on this case Madonna Pappan, and Lisa Young, National Office Native American Tripp, Turner, Union, and Yankton that was afforded to me when I filed removal of Indian children from is available at: aclu.org/racial-justice/ all residents of Pennington County. earmarked funds. While the Fiscal Counties. a grievance? I am not the first Tribal Indian parents.” He agreed that oglala-sioux-tribe-v-van-hunnik The defendants are State Judge Year 2014 funding level is not yet President Obama’s plan for member that this has happened to if the plaintiffs prove at trial that known, USDA Rural Development rural America has brought about (C.R.C./E.M./the R.S.T. Treaty Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate, South Dakota expects its allocation historic investment and resulted Program). Apparently, it is common to be around $140,000, with in stronger rural communities. practice for the Tribal President to criticizes Dennis Daugaard’s position additional funds available for Native Under the President’s leadership, publicly reinstate and then recant. on Federal Medicaid American projects. these investments in housing, My reinstatement letter USDA Rural Development community facilities, businesses and mentions without retaliation, all Rapid City, SD – January or any of the other billions in is issuing this announcement infrastructure have empowered rural these acts that I am being subjected 21, 2014 – Democrat Joe Lowe federal money that flow through the prior to the dissemination of an America to continue leading the way to continuously can be construed for Governor says that Dennis state budget. He’s using a double appropriations bill for Federal – strengthening America’s economy, as such. I have tried to approach Daugaard’s refusal to take advantage standard.” Fiscal Year 2014 to allow potential small towns and rural communities. the Tribal Council, however the of 100% federal Medicaid funding Lowe continued, “That double applicants more time to leverage USDA’s investments in rural meetings are called off, or there is for low income South Dakotans standard points to another big additional financing for their communities support the rural way no quorum, or the quorum doesn’t “will be one of the big differences difference between Dennis and me. projects and to prepare their grant of life that stands as the backbone of last the day. Meanwhile, I am between Dennis and myself in this He’s apparently afraid of the Tea applications. our American values. being oppressed and subjected to campaign.” Lowe said, “I have the Party. I’m not.” For more information on the retaliation and no one seems to want quaint opinion that doctors, nurses, On Saturday, Rapid City to address it again for fear of losing and hospitals should be paid for Regional Hospital’s CEO, Charles their jobs. their work. Dennis thinks they Hart, publicly questioned Governor At this point if I cannot be should just expect that they’ll get Daugaard’s fiscal mindedness on this heard before Tribal Council in stuck with the bill a certain percent issue and expressed concern over the next meeting, the only other of the time and should hope they whether the State is looking out for recourse should I choose to follow can make up for it by overcharging the best interests of its citizens with RST President Scott understanding. is to file for a petition for a writ someone else.” the Governor’s Medicaid policy. I, like many other Tribal of mandamus in Tribal Court Lowe added that Daugaard’s Lowe said, “We have 48,000 Abuses Power employees, was threatened with (writ issued by a superior court fear that federal funding for low people left in the cold by Dennis’s Joe Lowe, Democratic Regarding Personnel federal charges and wrongfully commanding the performance of a income health care might be double standard. It’s mean-spirited candidate for SD Governor. discharged from my employment. specified official act or duty). reduced at some point in the futures and short-sighted. It’s damaging to and Grievance The decision to discharge me As per the Supreme Court is “no excuse.” people’s health, it’s damaging to our But we are not limited to solely Procedures Op/Ed was clearly retaliation on an Ruling in Rose Cordier vs. William “If you follow that logic, South medical providers, and in the long Kindle and Rosebud Sioux Tribe, these issues. Previously, the NTSB By Tameleon Wilcox action that stemmed while I Dakota should not accept highway run it’s more expensive.” the Supreme Court ruled that offered recommendations on safety RST member was not an employee of the funds, school funds, college funds the Grievance Board’s decision is standards for tank cars, and we must Lakota Voice – January 28, Tribe; the retaliation is reflected final and binding on all parties. In continue to evaluate these standards 2014 – SICANGU LAKOTA in the wording of the directive summary, Ms. Cordier petitioned moving forward. My priorities are OYATE. On January 16, 2014, memorandum dated October 21, the Court for a writ of mandamus preventing such accidents in the Council Representative Richard 2013 per Tribal President Cyril for the Tribe’s failure to recognize first place, and making sure that if “Tuffy” Lunderman got up and “Whitey” Scott. the Grievance Board’s decision; they do happen, we know how to spoke about the repeated complaints President Scott’s memo the Court ruled and affirmed the respond. Today’s report is another of Tribal employees skipping the stated, “It has been brought to Grievance Board’s decision that Rugby, ND – Jan. 23, 2014 – and recommendations on the important step in that effort.” chain of command and taking my attention that one of your Ms. Cordier be reinstated into her U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today Casselton derailment in November. Since the December 30 their disciplinary issues to certain employees, a Tammy Wilcox, has position. The issue of back pay was issued the following statement after “NTSB’s findings offer needed derailment in Casselton, Heitkamp Council representatives. He stated filed charges against me for making remanded to Tribal Court where the U.S. National Transportation safety recommendations following has been in close contact with that nowhere in the ordinances the decision to lay off some of she was awarded monetary damages Safety Board (NTSB) issued needed the derailment in Quebec, which federal, state, and local leaders, as does it state that Council has the your staff including her… this along with back pay, lost leave and safety recommendations following also help us as we work to look at well as BNSF. Last week, Heitkamp authority to get involved. Mr. memorandum is directive to you to other benefits as a result of her the Lac Megantic derailment last safety concerns brought to light hosted a meeting with Casselton and Lunderman encouraged the Council discharge your employee Tammy reinstatement. year in Quebec, Canada. by the derailment in Casselton, Fargo city officials and Cass County to read and understand their Wilcox immediately.” I am positive that I will get Heitkamp spoke with NTSB determine what happened in that to discuss rail safety. positions. Mr. Lunderman is correct In the Constitution and By- ridiculed for this but keep in mind Chairman Deborah Hersman accident, and aim to prevent any Heitkamp also met with and in the speech that he gave that day. Laws of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe I am a Tribal Member. I am not this morning about the findings. future derailments,” said Heitkamp. has been in regular communication Sadly, I am sure that what he said it clearly reads in part Article 1 – going anywhere because I have NTSB’s report on the accident in “These recommendations are with Department of Transportation went in one ear and out the other Duties of Officers, Section 1. “The rights and my enrollment is one Canada offers safety and prevention consistent with the ongoing Secretary Anthony Foxx, and for some of the representatives. President” No Tribal employee or thing that cannot be taken away recommendations that could help dialogue I’m having with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials A lot of Tribal Members have Tribal member shall be subjected to from me, along with my share in industry, the U.S. Department of Administration, industry, and local Safety Administration Administrator been placed in predicaments, not unfair and political repercussions this Tribe. It’s going on four months Transportation, and local, state, leaders. We need to do everything Cynthia Quarterman. Heitkamp by choice, but because someone and/or retaliation by the President now that I have been unemployed and federal officials as they work to possible to make sure North Dakota is committed to working with had skipped the chain of command or any of his/her representatives in so why should I have to keep quiet improve rail safety, determine the communities are safe. Addressing the various entities to understand and used political influence in their any matter. any longer when others are allowed cause of the derailment in Casselton, routing, improving training for first exactly what happened, and efforts to secure their employment. No one including the H.R. to use political influence in their North Dakota last month, and work responders, and looking into how what can be done to improve rail I do not agree with this type of Director and my immediate efforts to maintain employment, to prevent future derailments. The products are packaged and classified transportation safety. abuse of the system that is in place supervisor wanted to address avoid disciplinary actions along with NTSB is expected to issue findings are issues that need to be addressed. to protect Tribal employment rights. the retaliation for fear that they prosecution in court? I stand on my However, further defiance in efforts would lose their jobs. So I did as rights and one of them is to express to keep in line with ordinances I was instructed and followed the myself and be heard. (Article X – only causes more retaliation by the grievance process provided to us Bill of Rights – Section 1. Bill of abusers and innocent people are under Ordinance 2009-01. Now Rights. The government of the Tribe threatened with disciplinary actions, that my grievance is closed and including the community shall not including termination. cannot be reopened, I can speak (b) Abridge the freedom of speech, Because of their jobs being about it if I choose. Huron, South Dakota, private business enterprises in Americans, or multistate projects press, expression, conscience, threatened, people are afraid to defy After I followed the grievance January 22, 2014 – USDA Rural rural areas. Grants may be used for are encouraged. Grants are only association, or the right of the what has become the “norm” in our process, I was reinstated to my Development is seeking applications technical assistance, establishment eligible for projects that assist rural people peaceably to assemble, and to Tribal infrastructure. Those who are position. My notice of reinstatement for the Rural Business Enterprise of small business revolving loan communities. Rural is defined petition the government.) meant to protect our rights refuse came to me in a Tribal Council Grant (RBEG) program. RBEG’s funds and the acquisition of land, as communities and cities with a Conclusion to hear our complaints or take meeting on January 16, 2014 per are available to public bodies, non- buildings, and infrastructure to population of less than 50,000. I would like to reiterate the action. Fortunately, there are a few directive of the Tribal President profit entities and Indian Tribes who enhance business development. Applications submitted are selected that understand and try to correct based on a Grievance decision. I was desire to finance and facilitate the Grants focused on revolving based on a competitive scoring Open letter to the Oyate the wrong doings of many only verbally notified when the acting development of small and emerging loan funds, assistance to Native process. Applicants wishing to be Continued on Page 6 to be met with friction or lack of Sergeant at Arms approached me Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, February 5, 2014 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 5 Healthy Kids column update – health concerns for the general Department. “On Call®” airs • Encouraging creative public. “On Call®” is produced by Thursdays on South Dakota Public conservation; the Healing Words Foundation Broadcasting-Television at 7 p.m. • Using price signals; in association with the South Central, 6 p.m. Mountain. Visit us • Creating market incentives; Dakota State University Journalism at OnCallTelevision.com. • Reexamining how we dispose of human waste; By Sonia J. Magat, D.O., Ph.D. 1. The shrinkage of the American families. Thirty Ripple Effect – • Requiring developers to pay A note from the author: I wrote the original article three % of American families are single-parent families. their own way; and on “Empathy: An Endangered Trait” in 2010. This The average household size is also getting smaller. Making Hard Choices • Reconsidering the location of update is a reminder that Empathy is more in decline Nearly 2 million children, age 4 years and younger, have wastewater plants. in America now as it was 4 years ago and that it is parents in prison. Over Water For more information on important to both physical and mental health. 2. Reduction of quality human interactions Robert Glennon and the water Empathy came from the German word below that which is necessary to develop capacity for crisis, go to http://rglennon.com/. “Einfuhlung” which means “feeling into”. It is the compassion. Example of negative interactions are too Until the next Ripple Effect, ability to share many children for The Red River Basin Commission other people’s pain parents to adequately (RRBC). as “feeling with nurture. Changes in the ***** them” not “for amount of time spent The RRBC is a grassroots them.” by children on free play organization that is a chartered Empathy is and self-motivated play not-for-profit corporation under innate in humans. which was reduced to In the Red River basin we have an urgency of this problem and the the provisions of Manitoba, Newborns exhibit one third between 1981 the freedom to make choices on how need for action on multiple fronts North Dakota, Minnesota, and this by crying in and 2003. There were we use water and how much water to solve it. We cannot engineer our South Dakota law. Our offices in response to another shortened time allowed we use. Not many of us remember way out of the problem with the Fargo, ND and Winnipeg, MB infant’s cry, without for recess and lunch or have experienced times when usual fixes or zany schemes. can be reached at 701-356-3183 recognizing that period, which are times the rivers and streams were dry Glennon addressed and 204-982-7254, or you can it is another baby. It is around 6 months of age that available for children’s social activities. and strict restrictions decided what conventional approaches, such as check out our website at www. infants see themselves as distinct beings. By age 1 to 3. Concurrent advances in technology. Children we could and could not do with building new dams and massive redriverbasincommission.org. 3 years, children will show spontaneous behavior to spend more time with computers, video games and TV OUR water. While much of our pipelines or pumping more and help others and the ability to sense emotions of others shows and less time interacting face-to-face with others. attention has been focused on floods more groundwater, as no longer Open letter to the Oyate develops. The new trend in young adults is having “friends” online throughout the current wet cycle, effective ways to manage the crisis, Continued from Page 6 Why does empathy matter so much? How does that they can tune out as they please. preparing for drier times should be emphasizing that we should focus it develop and what conditions will allow it to grow or 4. Collapse of relational wealth and rise in on our minds. on more innovative methods to words of my grandfather in a letter cause it to wither? As with other human traits present “relational poverty”. Research has found that children At the Red River Basin meet the crisis head on, such dated July 15, 2010, addressed to at birth, empathy requires relational interaction between from poor families hear far fewer words than those Commission’s 31st Annual as reclamation, conservation, then President Rodney Bordeaux parent and child from the beginning. It all starts with raised by middle-class professionals. By the time Conference held January 14-16, the harvesting, and recycling, as well as Tribal Council Representatives and the face. Babies spend hours regarding the mother’s face. they start preschool, these children will have half the keynote speaker, Robert Glennon, promoting a new attitude among the BIA Superintendent, Rosebud The brain of the baby is developing face and expression vocabulary (average of 525 words) compared to children made the case for the water crisis consumers by raising the cost of Agency I quote – recognition capabilities. The basic ability to imitate in professional homes (average of 1100 words), and have that is plaguing our nation. water. (I feel that it’s absolutely emotions and behaviors are learned early. Newborns are increased risk to stress, decreased impulse control and Glennon is Regents’ Professor and Glennon emphasized that necessary to remind you elected able to mimic facial expressions. Nurturing interactions less empathy. Morris K. Udall Professor of Law the major impetus for the crisis is officials that our Constitution is an will lay the foundation of language development. The 5. Kindness and empathy have become devalued and Public Policy in the Rogers the fact that America must make agreement between we the people presence of nurturing and early experiences affect the due to the interest in material possessions and emphasis College of Law at the University hard choices, and his answer is a and you leaders about how we inherent capacity to empathize. Negative interactions on status and wealth. of Arizona. He is the author of the provocative market-based system shall be governed. “Constitution” and exposure of children to adverse and abusive Most social problems such as crime, racism, highly-acclaimed Water Follies: that values water as a commodity authority refers to the sum of conditions can cause increase risk for these children to violence, child abuse and neglect stem from failure to Groundwater Pumping and the Fate and a fundamental human right. authorities (that is powers) that become aggressive, show disruptive behavior or bullying empathize. Other problems with empathy are the causes of America’s Fresh Waters (Island Americans continue to undervalue have been explicitly granted to the other children. of neurological conditions such as antisocial personality Press, 2002) and Unquenchable: water. This is not to be unexpected, government by the people through One factor in the development of empathy is the disorder and depression. America’s Water Crisis and What To he said, when we pay nothing for the constitution. feeling of belonging to the same group. In adolescents, To promote the development of empathy, the Do About It (April 2009). the water itself, but only for its We the people always retain the brain regions involved with empathy and planning following are suggestions: Glennon said that America’s delivery and treatment. Glennon the power that govern but through or determining if an individual is one of “us” as opposed 1. In order to have a caring child, pregnant self-inflicted water crisis is coming. also highlighted the wastefulness of a Constitution, we devise a system to “them” are undergoing remodeling. It takes them women need to be safe, nourished and surrounded by Throughout the United States, even our urban water systems. for selecting representatives and longer to determine the effects of their actions on others caring people in places that are not particularly With a growing population, then delegate certain powers to and are less empathetic. Those who care more about 2. After the baby is born, mothers should be dry or hot, communities, farmers, depleted groundwater supplies, and those Representatives. The Tribal other people have better relationships with their families provided with relational support to enable them to have and factories are struggling to the threat of more intense droughts Government then may exercise and have more friends and exhibit more empathy. a safe nurturing environment for the baby. Mother find water, and even running out due to climate change, Glennon only those powers that the Tribal Expressed empathy is diminishing due to rapid needs to be attentive and responsive to the baby’s needs altogether. California is one of the argued that new development must Constitution states. The governing changes in our society. Research has shown that kids to develop capacity for self-regulation and empathy. many states dealing with severe be regulated in such a way that body has its authority only because lose empathy by the time they reach college. The study Babies will need many hours of one-on-one drought conditions. Our water addresses dwindling supplies of the people have delegated specific conducted by the University of Michigan on 14,000 attention from the same caregiver. woes will get worse before they get water. Currently, water law varies powers through the constitution and college students over 30 years period reported scores They need to watch mother’s interaction with better because we are slow to change from state to state, but as Glennon the government’s authority is limited showing 40% decrease in empathy. The current group others, hear her voice, feel her touch and see her smile. our ways, and because water is the pointed out, systems were not set to those specific powers. of college students, labeled as “Generation Me” was 3. New parents will need education on overlooked resource. up to recognize the market value of Our constitution also has a characterized as the “most self-centered, narcissistic and childrearing. Glennon defined the crisis: put water. If current water rights become reserved powers clause which serves competitive in recent history.” Americans, overall, are 4. Children should be exposed to different types simply, the majority of Americans, transferable (and thus marketable), as a reminder, that we the people now less trusting (58% in 1960 compared to 32% in of people. Diverse and multicultural schools and including many individuals in and new water rights become more are really sovereign not you leaders. 2008), have fewer closer relationship and both adults communities can help children to become familiar with decision-making roles, are in denial difficult to obtain, Glennon believes When we the people drew up the and children spend less time with friends. people of other races, socioeconomic classes, religions about the nation’s fresh water being that anyone with a current water constitution, we delegate, instead Child psychiatrist Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. and cultures. Familiarity is a means of cultivating a limited, finite resource. This is right will automatically begin to of giving up our powers of self- and award-winning science journalist Maia Szalavitz empathy. evident by what we see from the value it more. Farmers, for instance, government. have compiled their scientific studies and stories from The potential to develop empathy is fragile. We wasted water in fountains on the may begin looking for better ways to Another reminder, the Tribal Dr. Perry’s practice in their book “Born for Love” need family and friends and we need to maintain Vegas Strip to faux snow in Atlanta, conserve water so that more of their Constitution and By-Laws also (Harper Collins, Publishers, New York, 2010). In reciprocal relationships for which we have the genetic from mega-farms to Washington’s allotted amount would be available provides that the voters of this Tribe the book, the authors show examples that depict an predisposition. Empathy is essential in creating a society love affair with biofuels, heady for sale. may also initiate legislation. This “Empathy deficit”, especially in children. Among the that is humane and in which we are all connected to extravagances and everyday waste Glennon advocated the initiative provisions means that factors contributing to the erosion of empathy are: each other. are sucking the nation dry. There is following reforms: voters can introduce their own ideals

The Prairie Doc Perspective What is it like to be blind? By Richard P. Holm MD finally advised surgery. This involved If you had to lose one of your removing the vitreous sack, called a senses, which would be the most vitrectomy, followed by peeling off devastating? Imagine losing vision the inflammatory membrane that and how bad it would be to no had formed over the light-receptor- longer see the beauty of a sunset retina in the back of the eye. Since over the prairie, or the kind twinkle then my vision has stabilized, with in Grandmother’s eyes. Play-out some loss of the fine vision, but losing hearing and how bad it would enough left to make me appreciate be to no longer hear Beethoven’s what I have with my left eye. 5th symphony or the babbling of I have had many patients with a mountain brook. Consider these vision loss, including one who lost or losing the sense of touch, smell, an eye from a bottle rocket and or taste and it helps one appreciate several farmers who had similar five senses and empathize for those traumatic loss of one eye. I know without. of glaucoma patients diagnosed late One day at work about 5 years with vision loss, and of diabetics ago, I noted my right eye was blurry with progressive overgrowth of at the center of vision, and it struck leaking blood vessels with significant me at the end of the day that I was blindness. Mostly, however, vision losing my central concentration loss in my practice occurs in elderly vision in my right eye. Over a few patients with macular degeneration days it seemed to be getting worse. due to unknown causes, but In short order I was at the eye sometimes related to smoking. doctor and learned the problem was I have always sensed the related to the bag or sack of vitreous sadness and loss these people gel, which fills the center of the eye. experience as their vision goes away, This bag of fluid was apparently but never so much as when I started separating from my retina, pulling to lose mine. and distorting vision. ***** My ophthalmologist sent me to Dr. Rick Holm wrote this the retinal specialist, and after taking Prairie Doc Perspective for “On pictures of the retina, and after Call®,” a weekly program where follow-up over several months, he medical professionals discuss

Page 6 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, February 5, 2014 for women to experience and may be signs of cervical an abnormal Pap test cancer. 3. Having HIV, the virus that causes AIDS or 1. Bleeding (especially after intercourse) another condition that weakens your immune system, 2. Vaginal discharge which makes it hard for the body to fight off health There are two screening tests that can help prevent problems for example infections. cervical cancer or find it early. The first is the Pap 4. Being a smoker By Tracey Cooper BSN, RN, Tears streamed down my face as I thought, Am I going test (Pap smear) which looks for precancers and cell How does one decrease their risk of cervical cancer? Public Health Nursing Department to die? Had I sacrificed the chance to see my children changes on the cervix. The second test is the Human 1. Abstinence Woodrow Wilson Keeble grow up? What would my Papillomavirus test, which looks for the virus that causes 2. Practice safe sex - use condoms Memorial Health Care husband do after I was those cell changes. Talk to your provider to see if this 3. Avoid alcohol and drugs Center gone? test is right for you. These screenings should start at the 4. Limit your number of sexual partners to January is cervical At age 29, age of 21 or within three years of the onset of sexual decrease the chances of getting a sexually transmitted health awareness month. I underwent a activity. The Pap test is one of the most reliable and 5. Get the Human Papillomavirus vaccine: The I would like to share this hysterectomy. Luckily, effective cancer screening tests available. Here is how to Human Papillomavirus vaccine is for girls between personal survivor story on for me, the surgery was prepare for a pap test. Two days prior to having a pap the ages of 11-26 years old. This vaccine is a series of cervical cancer. a success, and the cancer test. three injections given over the course of six months: “At age 29, I was a had not spread. Today, I 1. Do not douche which means rinsing the vagina at one month, two months, then again at six months. devoted wife and stay at home mother of two young am fortunate to be a devoted wife and busy mother of with water or another fluid This vaccine can decrease your chances of developing children. Like most women, I focused on taking care two teenagers. I am also a high school English teacher 2. Do not use tampons cervical cancer. This vaccine protects against the four of my family and was accustomed to putting my own and activities director. I am still busy, attempting to 3. Do not have sex most common types of HPV that cause cervical, needs last - including visiting a doctor. I was young. I juggle it all, but I would not trade it for anything. 4. Do not use birth control foam, cream, or jelly vaginal, vulvar cancers, and genital warts. It is highly felt great. I did not think there was any need to see a I sometimes think about how things could have 5. Do not use a medicine or cream in your vagina recommended for girls 11-12 years of age. The HPV doctor. I was far too busy with the kids to make time been different and what I would have missed had my Almost all cervical cancers are caused by Human vaccine is also available for females 13-26 years old who for something that seemed unnecessary, until I had a cancer remained undetected. For this reason, I owe a Papillomavirus (HPV) which is a sexually transmitted did not complete the series when they were younger. bout with hay fever. lot - my life, in fact to the pathologist who diagnosed infection. There are different types of HPV. Some types CDC also has recommendations for females age 9-10 After losing the battle with my allergies, I broke my cervical cancer so many years ago. Now, as a cervical cause changes on a woman’s cervix, which can lead to and is also available for males. Ladies: talk to your down and decided to schedule an appointment, hoping cancer survivor, I have made it my goal to urge women cancer. Other types of the HPV cause genital warts. parents and medical provider to see if the HPV vaccine for a prescription that would offer some relief. Aside to receive their regular Pap tests because I want to HPV is so common that most people get it at some is an option for you. from seeing my OB/GYN during my two pregnancies, prevent others from making the same life threatening time in their lives and for some women it will go away 6. Choose to keep tobacco sacred it had been a while since I had a routine physical. Going mistake that I once made.” on its own. However, if it does not there is chance 7. Choose to exercise through the usual questions, she asked me when my last I hope you related to the importance of this story. that over time, it may cause cervical cancer but HPV 8. Choose to eat healthy foods especially five to Pap test had been. As I laughed nervously and admitted This type of cancer effects women. Cervical cancer is the usually causes no symptoms, which means you cannot nine servings of fruits and vegetable per day that it had been five years, she did not see the humor, only cancer that is PREVENTABLE. tell if you have it. We know that sexually transmitted Resource: www.cdc.gov, www.healthierusa.gov, and and I received a Pap test that day. I left the office Here is a list of the different types of cancers that infections affect the age group 15-24 years of age. www.cap.org/apps/docs/reference/myBiopsy/Noras_ relieved, knowing that if I did not hear anything in the effect women. How does one increase their risk of cervical cancer? testimonial.pdf next 7-10 days, all was well. 1. Cervical 1. Not having regular pap tests Zani unpi. I went back to my life and normal routine until 2. Ovarian 2. Not following up with your provider if you had the ninth day after the test, when I received a call from 3. Uterine my doctor. She wanted to see me immediately. My heart 4. Vaginal began beating faster. While driving to the office, I kept 5. Vulvar wondering why she would want to see me and how 6. Fallopian tube - very rare anything could be irregular when I felt healthy. I was Talk to your medical provider about the symptoms young, I felt great, I had to be fine, but I was wrong. you are experiencing, there maybe another reason for At her office, she handed me the pathology report. the symptoms however you will not know unless you As I raced through words I did not understand, one are proactive about the choices you make regarding word stood out: “carcinoma”. I knew what that meant. your health. The following are not normal symptoms for legislative action. Through the Corrupt government becomes to oppressive legislation and initiative provisions we can directly less likely because the people act dual standards within our Tribal participate in Law-making. The as watch dogs of the government. government and administration. It is the client’s responsibility to turn in their own CHS referral in a procedure for initiative works the The initiative and referendum also There needs to be more stringent timely manner to assure assistance for your appointment and same as in the provisions for Recall. tend to encourage popular interest, rules in that Constitution and By- if you already have been to your appointment you WILL NOT A decision of the votes is binding discussion, and criticism of Tribal Laws for Representatives to have on the Tribal Council. The Tribal affairs and policies by giving the to follow. We Tribal members are receive assistance because it is after the fact. This has been Council cannot ignore the will of members of this Tribe a direct subjected to follow the Ordinances approved by the Tribal Secretary. the voters in an Initiative Election. voice. Final reminder to those Tribal when Tribal leaders gets to police Reservation voters in time Elected Representatives, when themselves and their pay goes shall understand that a referendum you openly display your hostile into an escrow account if they is another way they can participate and adversative attitude toward are suspended. We need to start in law-making. The referendum any of your constituents because practicing our rights without fear of provisions usually work by requiring they questioned your actions on anything. I may not have political any existing or proposed ordinance issues that affect them, you cause influence at my beck and call but I or resolution to be submitted to the them to seek options like those few have a voice; I read understand the voters by the Tribal Council. references above.) laws that are in place to protect us Initiative and referendum IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE! Tribal members. serves two important purposes: First, We the people need to organize to (Published at the request they give the people some security take a stand to make amendments of Dawn Seaboy Block, SWO against oppressive legislation and to the Constitution & By- member.) make it more difficult for outside Laws that govern our Tribe. We interest to secure special favors. cannot continue to be subjected

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, February 5, 2014 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 7 The Tiospa Zina fourth graders took a field trip to the new Tribal administration building on January 29th. The students pictured here are from Mr. Rex Batie’s 4th Grade Class.

Building Manager Russ Eberhardt talks to the students about construction of the new Tribal administration building. TZ invites ESDS K-2nd students to attend –

Submitted by Mindy Crawford Bully Prevention Play was sponsored by CLIMB theatre. We invited ESDS k-2 students, and they joined us for the play.

Siyo Peters answers questions during the tour of the Tribal Council chambers.

The TZ fourth graders view Dakota cultural artifacts in this glass case in the rotunda.

Tiospa Zina Tribal School Senior Parents Meeting Re-scheduled For Wednesday, Feb. 5th

Page 8 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, February 5, 2014 Reading Royalty By Renee Kwasniewski Even though there hasn’t been much weather for There have been many crafts projects including being outdoor the Enemy Swim Day School Afterschool making very large snowflakes, painting, and computer kids have been busy with activities like the Fun Zone time. where students in Kindergarten to 2nd grade have a To get some physical activity students have been number of age appropriate activities such as the doll able to play the activity based Wii games. house, legos, knex, and hop scotch to choose from. Leaders work to plan activities to accommodate a large variety of different interests during these cold January days.

Shanna Johnson, Reading Royalty. ESDS congratulates Shanna Johnson for achieving Reading Royalty status for the 2013-2014 school year. She joins several other students who have met the requirements for Accelerated Reader Reading Royalty. We look forward to seeing more Royalty this school year at ESDS.

SWO Head Start Happenings What We Are Learning February: Wicata Wi - Moon of the Raccoons Shape: Heart Numbers: 1-6 Letters: P, Q, R Color: Pink Pictured are 1st Place Dodgeball players from the SWO Youth Dakota Value: Wastedaka - love Dodgeball Tournament from Enemy Swim Day School: Wakanyan NEW WEATHER POLICY Inazin Bertsch, Jairus Chanku, Solomon Goodsell, Kye Goodsell and APPROVED BY POLICY Ethan Eastman COUNCIL: School will be closed when the temperature is -25 degrees or colder, with or without windchill. Please check KELOland regularly or the KELOland closeline online. You will only receive our emergency notifications if your phone number is up-to-date and working. PARENT COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED: Parent Coordinator, Co- Coordinator, Secretary, and Kristie Treasurer. Parent Committee plans Keeble: At last and fundraises for activities to count we had benefit Head Start children and 328 youth/ families. If interested, contact adults signed Danielle at 698-3103, x. 20 or in at the SWO [email protected]. Super Bowl RAFFLE FUNDRAISER FOR party! GRADUATES: The winner of the raffle will receive a free one-night stay at a Dakota Magic Jacuzzi suite for Valentine’s Day and gift certificate to a restaurant. It will start February 3rd. If interested

Head Start news Continued on Page 10

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, February 5, 2014 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 9 Social “helper” column dedicated to young generation Oyate –

By Sherielle “Shay” DuMarce that our children left behind on our bodies. Which is They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. nothing to be ashamed of and other women are just Well, when we think of “Beauty” what images come to naturally meant to be a little thicker. And those women mind first? Do you see yourself, Angelina Jolie or the are gorgeous! pretty, blonde, skinny models we see in magazines? With that being said, I am not knocking the When reading this most women will not even skinny females in any way and by all means do you. But think of themselves first. Their minds will drift to movie what I am doing is letting the thicker ladies know that stars, models they don’t and people they have to kill “envy” such themselves Family get together to celebrate Floyd DeCoteau’s 70th birthday last weekend at the Tribal elderly as a friend or on diets or center. Happy birthday, Floyd! a person they strange detox work with before ever thinking that they themselves remedies to be a size 3, that is how eating disorders are $6,000 may be requested. are beautiful. Which is why, in this day and age, a developed along with other issues. You are beautiful and Rep. Noem’s office accepting *Traditional Arts compliment is so hard to give. If you tell a woman she if you feel you want to get healthy go to a gym, meet Apprenticeship Grants promote the applications for Summer is beautiful all her insecurities seem to leak out and with a nutritionist and a trainer to get you on a regimen continuation of folk and traditional you’ll get one of the awkward “oh um thanks i guess” that right for you and your body. But remember it is interns arts and culture by providing up to responses because society and the Media have instilled your choice to look and feel whichever way makes you Washington, D.C. – communication skills. $4,000 in support of a master folk in their head that the starving, bleached blonde sticks comfortable because a size 16 is just as sexy as a size 4. Representative Kristi Noem is now To apply, please submit a artist to teach qualified apprentices. who are tanned to perfection are what’s beautiful and All in all, just be happy with who you are and the accepting applications for summer resume, cover letter and references *Artist Career Development in reality its B.S. All, women are beautiful in their own size you are because as I said “Beauty is in the eye of the internships in her Sioux Falls, Rapid to [email protected]. Grants of $2,000 are designed ways. beholder” and what one person don’t like might just be City, Watertown, and Washington, gov by April 11. to provide financial support to Also, real women aren’t air brushed with flawless the thing someone else loves about you. So keep smiling D.C. offices. emerging artists committed to skin and our chests aren’t filled with silicone. We and remember you’re beautiful no matter what! Interns will have the advancing their work and careers as have wrinkles, freckles and frankly, we bear the marks Shay. opportunity to work on a number SDAC grant artists. of legislative, constituent service and deadlines South Dakota nonprofit communications projects that give organizations can seek funding the mail will not be accepted, with and other nonprofit organizations them a window into the legislative approaching support in the following categories the exception of Traditional Arts throughout the state with funding Inconvenient Apprenticeship grants. from the National Endowment process and the countless functions Pierre, SD – South Dakota this year: Applicants are encouraged for the Arts and the State of South of a congressional office. Candidates artists, arts organizations and other *Arts Challenge Grants provide to review the eligibility and Dakota. Looking for a copy applying for either full-time or part- nonprofit groups are invited to general operating support to non- requirements on the website before The South Dakota Department time internship positions should seek grant support from the South profit arts organizations with annual beginning the application process. of Tourism is comprised of Tourism, be motivated, detail oriented and Dakota Arts Council to assist in budgets greater than $20,000. The SDAC staff will be available the South Dakota Arts Council and of the Sota possess strong oral and written funding arts projects and programs Arts Challenge Grants program is to help assess specific needs and the South Dakota State Historical throughout the state. divided into two categories, based assist in the development of grant Society. The Department is led by Head Start news South Dakota artists may on the size of the organizations’ each week? proposals for artists and nonprofit Secretary James D. Hagen. Continued from Page 9 apply for funding through five grant budgets. organizations. Contact the South programs, including a new category *Statewide Services Grants Dakota Arts Council by calling Subscribe Now in buying tickets for the raffle, for emerging artists: fund statewide cultural service 605-773-3301 or by emailing sdac@ contact Sierra Wolcott at 698-8293. *Artist Fellowships of $5,000 organizations partnering with the state.sd.us with any questions. Proceeds go toward graduation are awarded to South Dakota South Dakota Arts Council to help & Receive Your Copy The mission of the Arts activities for graduating students. artists of exceptional talent in any meet the goals of the SDAC’s long- Council, an office of the South VALENTINE’S discipline or medium to recognize range plan. Applicants must be Dakota Department of Tourism, CANDYGRAM FUNDRAISER: past artistic achievement and invited to apply. Every Week is to provide grants and services Orders are being taken for encourage future artistic growth. *Project Grants assist to artists, arts institutions, schools Valentine’s candygrams to be *Artist Project Grants between non-profit organizations in the In the Mail! delivered on Valentine’s Day. Call $1,000 and $2,000 are matching presentation of a single arts event Destini Anderson for size and grants for talented South Dakota or a series of similar and related arts price details at 237-4525. Parent artists in any discipline or medium activities that benefit the general volunteers are needed to help to fund specific arts-related projects public. Sota Subscription Order Form assemble candygrams and with that not only further the artist’s *Importation of Musicians delivery. career but also benefit the public in Grants enable small South Dakota I would like to subscribe to the Sota Iya Ye Yapi. BOOK EXCHANGE orchestras that don’t receive some way. Enclosed is $______for ____ year(s). PROGRAM: Parents can bring in *Artist Collaboration Grants funding in another grant category (Annual subscription rate is $46 for enrolled members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton gently used unwanted children’s encourage South Dakota artists to to improve the quality of their Oyate living in South Dakota and in Minnesota and North Dakota counties on and books to exchange for different ones. collaborate among themselves or performance seasons by importing adjoining the Lake Traverse Reservation; $40 for enrolled members incarcerated We accept any donations of new or musicians from outside their local and/or elderly on fixed incomes; $56 for all others living in the United States; and with an out-of-state artist in the $96 for first class subscribers.) gently used children’s books from creation of a joint project or activity communities to supplement local the community. Contact Danielle that will significantly benefit the orchestra personnel. Name ______. for details at 698-3103, x. 20. artists and the state. A maximum of Applicants have until March 1 to apply for projects and activities Mailing Address ______that will occur July 1, 2014 - June City ______State ____ Zip ______30, 2015. Applications are available Please mail this subscription form (or a photocopy) to: at www.artscouncil.sd.gov and Sota Iya Ye Yapi must be submitted online through P.O. Box 5 the South Dakota Arts Council’s Wilmot, SD 57279 E-grant system. Hard-copy applications submitted through

Sisseton School District Procedures for Kindergarten Screening

1. The school requests information from the local Head Starts/ Preschools/ Day Cares to compile a list of children that will be age 5 years old on or before September 1st of the current year. Then uses the information to invite the parents/guardians to bring their child in for a PRE-Kindergarten Screening. 2. Kindergarten Screenings are held in the spring (March/April) at the school. The school will advertise in the Sisseton Courier and Notices the Sota, letting the public know when it will be held and how to contact the school if you do not receive an invite to attend. NA Meetings 3. All children that will be attending Kindergarten that fall should be screened prior to starting school. The child must be 5 years At Dakotah Pride Rehab Center old on or before September 1st of the school year. 4. The Screening helps the parents/guardians know what their child is able to do and what to work on before starting school. It also Outreach Building is a way to observe the child for any possible Speech, Learning, and OT / PT concerns that the child may have. Thursdays 5. The following areas are what the children are screened in: 6:30-7:30 p.m. GROSS AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS CONCEPTUAL SKILLS LANGUAGE SKILLS 6. The school will send by mail the paperwork needed to enroll for Kindergarten for the parent/guardian to complete and bring Alanon Meetings with them on the screening day. At Dakotah Pride Rehab Center 7. A copy of the Certified Birth Certificate is required by Law to be on file before the child starts school. It must be a certified Outreach Building copy; the school cannot accept the Hospital record. Mondays 8. A copy of the child’s Immunization Record is required by Law to be on file before the child starts school. The child must have 6:00-7:00 p.m. the required immunizations to be up to date before the child start school. It is strongly recommended that the parent/guardian, contact their health care provider in early summer (May-July) to set up an appointment to have all needed immunizations done as soon as AA Meetings possible. Waiting until August may result in the clinic being unable to get the child in for these immunizations before the school year starts. Peever Community Center 9. We strongly encourage parents/ guardians to have their children attend a Kindergarten Screening. Thursdays 10. If you have any questions that were not answered above, please feel free to contact the school by calling 605-698-7613 Ext. # 1. 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Page 10 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, February 5, 2014 towards big game management and employment and don’t return to our While we are above national especially taking upper level electives research. state. averages in reading and math, in math, English, science and Both last Session and during The per student allocation scores have remained fairly static technology classes. Statistics show our current one, there have been of state assistance for Technical over recent years. SD Reads was that students who take a “core or many drafts of proposed legislation Institutes has decreased by 32% in a program which showed great more” curriculum in high school as we review the non-meandering the last four years. This has put an promise for advancing reading have a much higher success rate waters issue. The current bill is a increased burden on students to scores, but 2011 budget cuts in post-secondary education. The Senator Jason any body of water. This compromise good compromise between land fund their own education. Among eliminated programs across the Opportunities Scholarship has proposal will most likely be owners and sportsman. A sunset our seven neighboring states, we state, and reading scores have positively impacted the number of Frerichs amended through the process. clause was put into the proposal and are last among the seven in the declined. Native American students students taking the “core or more.” January 30, 2014 Capital outlay funds for school also an appeal process that would be percentage of state and local aid make up approximately 11 percent If you have questions and Greetings from your State districts continue to be an issue heard by the GF &P Commission. we provide for our students. So of the student population in concerns. I may be reached by Capitol where we are in the final that encourages healthy discussion. I’ll continue to update you on this technical institutes are seeking our state. Many of these young phone at 237-3086 and through days to introduce legislation for this During my time in the legislature important topic. House Bill 1006 support in scholarships, equipment people face unique challenges, email at [email protected]. 2014 Legislative Session. I have continually opposed efforts valuing agriculture land was moved needs, basic maintenance and repair including struggles with poverty. Workforce development is to expand the scope of capital from Tues. Jan. 28 to Tues. Feb. of campuses, and faculty salary The connections between poverty an important issue for all of South outlay and we have now reached a 4th at 7:45 am in Room 464 and competitiveness. It’s pretty tough to and lower academic achievement Dakota. All levels of education point where the purpose of capital I invite interested parties to be on attract a diesel mechanic to teach it have been well-documented. The should continue to place a strong outlay has been lost. The school hand in Pierre to hear the debate. for $20,000 less than what he can overall graduation rate in 2013 for focus on preparing our students to physical plant, along with necessary I support this bill as it will protect make doing in the dealer’s shop. all SD students was 82.7% while enter the workforce whenever they hardware/technology expenses are our natural grasslands and will To address these needs, the the Native American student rate complete their studies. the traditionally eligible capital promote habitat for our pheasant technical institutes are seeking was 49.1%. We have learned about This year the Governor is outlay expenses. Most recently population, so important to our support in four areas: many pilot programs that have been partnering with the Legislative general fund expenses such as fuel Tourism industry, as well as our After the 2011 budget cuts, targeted to the Native American Branch to enhance our job training and insurance have been qualified GF&P protection of wildlife. I over 500 positions were cut in K-12. student population, include Teach efforts. Focusing on career and to utilize capital outlay property know there is opposition of this bill Schools are reporting many areas for America grants for teacher technical education opportunities tax revenue. School districts who from the Corn Growers Association where hiring is difficult and some recruitment, and the GEAR-UP for high schools in a region or the participate in the expanded capital which has stirred responses from positions remain unfilled. Of the program and other higher ed technical school equipment needs outlay program are not allowed to School Boards, Administrators, 151 schools, 66 are currently in opt positions that strive to connect those are good first steps and we will work increase their capital outlay mill and School Districts which are so outs (44 percent) for a total of $26 students with higher education. with the Governor to expand skills levy; however most capital outlay reliant on property taxes. Certainly, million. In 2004 out of a total of The most significant factor training for students. funds have directly benefited when it could cause some shift in the tax 174 Districts, we had 52 Districts in in determining college readiness Public access to new bodies of agriculture land has increased in burden. Keep in mind that grassland opt-outs for a total of $15 million. is course selection in high school, water will be debated again this year valuation by 17% across the State. also has a type of revenue guarantee in the Legislature. If a school district has an increase in as does corn and bean cropland Roughly a dozen drafts of property tax assessed value and yet under federal crop insurance. Let’s possible legislation have been doesn’t lower the mill levy they will be fair. We all know there is not updated to give us a bill that will receive more property tax revenue. comparative income from an acre of REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS be introduced on the topic of Please keep in touch on the corn vs. an acre of grassland. This is Evaluation of U.S. Department of Justice COPS non-meandered water bodies. The issues that are important to you. a tax fairness issue and a distribution current version of the bill includes We will move along at a brisk pace of taxes based on actual usage is the Meth Grant provisions that “new” lakes of 40 holding committee hearings and right way to measure the value of ag PROPOSALS FROM FIRMS OR INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN PERFORMING acres in size and smaller could be floor debate on legislation. If you land. THE SERVICES DESCRIBED BELOW SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON posted by the landowner at the would like to reach me feel free to A resolution came before the OR VIA UNITED STATES MAIL TO THE ATTENTION OF GARY GAIKOWSKI, public access along with a 660 foot call/text me at 949-2204 or sen. House dealing with the Common CAPTAIN OF POLICE, SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE OF THE LAKE buffer for all recreational activity on [email protected]. Core standards adopted by our TRAVERSE RESERVATION, P.O. BOX 509, AGENCY VILLAGE C.P.O., Jason Frerichs District 1 State Senate State Board of Education three years SISSETON, SOUTH DAKOTA 57262. TO BE CONSIDERED, PROPOSALS SDDP Chair (Brown, Day, Marshall, Roberts ago. There was a large delegation of MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014, 4:30 concerned citizens in the gallery in Counties) PM. statement on PO Box 277 Wilmot, SD 57279 favor of the Resolution which would The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Law Enforcement Program is seeking services Rep. Susan [email protected] have phased out the Common Core (605) 949-2204 standards in the next several years. from qualified firms or individuals to provide an independent project Wismer Representative This Resolution failed on a vote of evaluation of activities provided under its U.S. Department of Justice 31-34. I’ll continue to study this Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Methamphetamine Initiative Running for Dennis Feickert issue as other legislation of a similar grant for the period of September 9, 2011- December 31, 2013. Project goal Gover Week 3 Report nature comes before the House. is to create a Meth-free community on the Lake Traverse Reservation and Sioux Falls, SD - South The Session is definitely Thank you for allowing me to north east South Dakota by: 1) Increasing public awareness of Meth and Dakota Democratic Party Chair moving quickly as we complete our be your voice in Pierre. I may be its hazards; 2) Developing new partnerships and maintaining existing Deb Knecht released the following third week of work in Pierre. As one reached through my email at the partnerships within the NE*SO*DAK CAM (Community Against Meth) statement after Representative Susan of your District 1 Representatives, capitol [email protected]. Coalition; and 3) Enhancing the enforcement of Meth laws. I serve constituents of northern [email protected]. Wismer (D-Britton) announced her The Contractor’s Scope of Work should include, but not necessarily be limited intention to run for Governor: Brown County, Marshall, District 1 Representative Dennis Roberts, and Day County. This Feickert. to, the following: “South Dakota is home to 1. Develop project performance measures, including quantitative outputs (such the smartest kids, hardest workers, is my third term in the House of Representative Susan as workload data), service quality (timeliness, accuracy and/or satisfaction and close-knit families in the entire Representatives where I serve on country. It’s time South Dakota had the House Agriculture and Natural Wismer with the services provided), and outcomes (results or consequences directly a Governor who invested in these Resources and House Transportation We have spent this last week in related to project goals). things that make South Dakota committees. Appropriations Committee hearing 2. Assist to compile and analyze project data collected. great. In Ag and Natural Resources, from the two biggest dollar agencies 3. Assist in identifying and comparing final project data and determine to what “Governor Dennis Daugaard we heard a piece of legislation in state government: Education extent the established performance measures have been achieved. has hurt our workforce development which may be of interest to some and Social Services. We spent three 4. Provide a comprehensive final evaluation report that will describe “lessons days on each, and there was much with huge cuts to education. He’s sportsman in District 1. The House learned”, recommended “next steps”, and guidance for sustainability of Committee on Agriculture and to learn, but I’ll limit this column’s jeopardized the health of 48,000 the interventions proven effective or promising within the context of the South Dakotans by refusing to Natural Resources at the request of review to education. the Department of Game, Fish and We all know that there are Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate’s overall community policing plans. accept federal dollars for Medicaid Firms or individuals responding to this Request for Proposals shall meet the expansion. And he won’t even take a Parks sponsored HB 1014. This bill not enough skilled workers in following qualifications and requirements: stand on raising the minimum wage raises the application fee for SD South Dakota. Some of the reasons for 62,000 South Dakotans. residents hoping to hunt bighorn cited for this include our aging 1. Experience in evaluating similar projects (such as Federal or private grants, “A small town businesswoman sheep, mountain goats, and elk. The population and declining numbers research studies, community policing and/or intervention models, best or and senior appropriations member, increase is only from five dollars to of high school students, but also the promising practices, and evidence-based strategies), preferably including Rep. Susan Wismer understands ten dollars and the fee hasn’t been increased recruitment of our high projects funded by the United States Department of Justice. that the governor’s budget is a raised for 27 years. The number of school students by surrounding 2. Familiarity with the Violent Crimes Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, moral document with real impacts these licenses issued is very limited states, which have dramatically Community Oriented Policing initiatives, and the Law Enforcement field. increased their marketing and across the state. She’ll see to it but the amount of applicants for 3. Knowledge about Methamphetamine and factors associated with creation of these licenses is often very large. A recruitment of our students. Many that our state’s policies reflect our a drug-free community in Indian Country. values of opportunity, equality, and lottery drawing is used to determine surrounding states have lower who will actually get the licenses. All education costs; once in other 4. Ability to communicate and interact in a consultative manner with project community. staff, the NE*SO*DAK CAM Coalition. “We look forward to a spirited profits from the application fees go states, students find internships or 5. Ability to come onsite for evaluation process. primary between Joe Lowe and Rep. Susan Wismer with all attention on 6. An active Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Business License is required. the future of our state.” 7. Respondents must be in good standing with the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. Rep. Susan Wismer will face Notice Firms or individuals responding to this Request for Proposals must submit the former state fire chief Joe Lowe in a SWHA Low Rent Annual Inspections for Sisseton following: primary election for the Democratic Housing will be February and March 2014. 1. Statement of qualifications to perform the Scope of Work. nomination on Tuesday, June 3rd, SWHA Maintenance Dept. 2. Brief work plan, including deliverables and timelines. 2014. 3. Estimated costs, including all inclusive fees and reimbursable expenses (such as supplies, travel, and overhead). 4. Incremental payment schedule, based on Scope of Work and deliverables. 5. Letters of references. 7. Documentation of Indian Preference, if applicable. Notice from the Tribal Realty/ The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate shall utilize the following selective factors in determining the most responsive proposal, based on the highest number of Natural Resources Departments points from the following criteria: 1. Qualifications (technical competence and skill of the contractor) - 20 points For any Individuals/Entities that may have inventory or personal belongings in 2. Experience (past performance) - 20 points any of the Tribal Storage Buildings/Farms: 3. Capacity to respond to and accomplish the work - 25 points 4. Reasonable Cost - 15 points You have 30 days to contact Tribal Realty at Extensions 8222/8223 to collect 5. Indian Preference - 10 points and pick up. Inquiries may be directed to Gary Gaikowski, Captain of Police, Sisseton- Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, P.O. Box 509, Agency Any remaining belongings after February 21, 2014 in these buildings will be Village, South Dakota. Telephone: 605.698.7661, FAX: 605.693.3239, E-Mail: disbursed. [email protected]

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Jones, Judge The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Preston Fryer – Jeff Fryer, Owners Larry & Deb Halbert (owners) ~ TERO Certified for a change of name from of Tribal Court, in the is seeking to fill the following 2009 SD Hwy 10 – Sisseton, SD Shop: (605) 694-2848 Cell: (605) 237-3124 SAWYER COE WALTNER Courtroom of the Sisseton Email: [email protected] positions(s): (605) 698-4585 to SAWYER COE ROBERTS Wahpeton Tribal Court at Open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Director, Little Steps Day Care FUNCTION: To provide EEO. shall be heard before the Agency Village, South Dakota Teacher, Head Start Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel courteous and efficient Contact the Human Resources Prosecutor, Tribal Court Job Openings beverage service to Department for complete job Cook/Supervisor, Administration Foods Department: Cook III customers of the casino. descriptions at 1-800-658- Building (Full-Time) Swing shift REQUIREMENTS: High 4717 ext. 1652. Arcade Attendant (part-time), Purchasing Department: Clerk school diploma or G.E.D. If interested please fill out an Planning I (Full-Time) Day shift equivalent. Basic math application and submit to: Advocate, Public Defender’s Computer Skills, Knowledge skills, a must for money Dakota Sioux Casino & Office in Microsoft Excel Must have handling responsibilities. Hotel, Human Resources Assistant Project Coordinator/ excellent communication Basic reading and computer Department, 16415 Sioux Data Coordinator, Health & skills (oral & written) Strong skills. Basic knowledge of Conifer Road, Watertown, SD Fitness Program interpersonal & persuasive beer wine and spirits, and 57201. Receptionist/Clerk, Tribal Court skills Able to lift 50lbs be familiar with standard Closing Date: February 07, 2014 multiple times. Able to stand drink recipes. Excellent Dakota Connection Casino @ 04:30 PM. for extended periods of time. communication skills. 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Physical ability obtain application and job required for most positions. 50-65 lbs, continuously reach, to stand for long hours, clean, description information at the Two identification documents bend, lift, carry, stoop and lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs., Human Resource Department, required upon hire. wipe. Hazards may include, and restock inventory. 6 mos. of the Sisseton-Wahpeton If interested please submit but are not limited to slipping previous cooking experience Oyate or contact Arnold application to Human and tripping. preferred, 6 mos. working Williams at (605) 698-3911 Resources Department, 16849 WAITSTAFF (1 Full-Time) with the public. Knowledge Ext 8238. (Tribal preference 102nd Street SE, Hankinson GENERAL FUNCTION: of food preparation safety will apply) ND 58041. Acts as host/hostess for all requirements. Must be For complete Job Description Lounge and casino patrons. dependable & available to contact Amanda Adams REQUIREMENTS: High work any & all shifts. Must be at 701-634-3000 ext. 557. school diploma or G.E.D. at least 18 years old & must Indian Preference will equivalent. Must be able have a High School diploma apply/EEO. (Please Provide to stand and/or walk for or GED. Tribal Enrollment.) Must prolonged periods of time. Opening date: Thursday, Able to reach, bend, lift, January 30, 2014 Vern Eide ~ Motorcars be licensable by the SWO “We have your next vehicle!” Gaming Commission. carry, stoop and wipe. Able Closing date: Wednesday, Come experience the . . . to carry up to 20 lbs. on a February 5, 2014 @ 4:00 p.m. Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel continual basis. Able to lift Indian preference will apply/ EIDE EFFECT Job Openings 50-65 lbs. Basic math skills EEO Employer. ALL CREDIT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is a must for money handling Apply with the Human TRUCKS – SUVs – SEDANS – COUPES – VANS responsibilities. Excellent Resources Department, call Call . . . seeking to fill the following VERN EIDE communication skills. Good or write for job description. SID YOUNGSMA position(s): 3809 East 10th St. organizational skills. Must Submit application to: Human Sioux Falls, SD “I’m here to help!” LOUNGE: BARTENDER (1 [email protected] (605) 366-6442 Part-Time) GENERAL obtain a Non Gaming License Resources Department upon hire. Dakota Connection Casino, This position will close February 46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton, 5, 2014 at 4 pm. SD 57262. Indian Preference will apply/

Minimum charge (20 words or less) $3 Legals Additional, each word add $.15 SISSETON-WAHPETON IN THE MATTER OF THE OYATE CHANGE OF NAME OF: IN TRIBAL COURT SAWYER COE WALTNER, Notice of Open Meetings LAKE TRAVERSE Petitioner. Wac’ang’a, Inc is dedicated to the safety of healing of RESERVATION ORDER AND NOTICE OF women and their children If you or someone you STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA HEARING know is a victim of domestic violence, support CASE: D-14-235-030 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN group is available at Wac’ang’a (Sweetgrass) 417 Veteran’s Ave. Sisseton, Monday’s at 10:00 a.m. Shows are one hour Feb. 7 & 8 (Some show times Wac’ang’a Inc. are specific) 417 Veterans Ave. Sisseton Attention sets with 1/2 hour Howie Gamber 10:00 a.m. Mondays Big Coulee District Members breaks (Classic Country) Big Coulee Land & Livestock Band Show Times Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Association The Early Childhood Intervention Program provides Next meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2014 at services to children from birth to 5 years---The 6:00 p.m. at the District Center critical years in a child’s development. It will be Potluck again so bring your favorite dish Early intervention can enhance development and to pass. reduce the effects of developmental delays. Early intervention services are equally available to all. Contact information: Phone: 698-4400 Ext. 300; Fax: 698-4429; Email: [email protected] Announcement to parents of children enrolled: Due to cuts in the funding from Medicaide, the Early Childhood Intervention Program will be able to provide assistance for medical and dental appointments only to children with developmental delays or disabilities. Insurance and Trust not FDIC Insured.

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Director, Little Steps Day Care Teacher, Head Start Prosecutor, Tribal Court Cook/Supervisor, Administration Building Arcade Attendant (part-time), Planning Advocate, Public Defender’s Office Assistant Project Coordinator/Data Coordinator, Health & Fitness Program four out of five returns are now filed today after updating tax forms IRS officials are joining local leaders Receptionist/Clerk, Tribal Court electronically. and completing programming and and community organizations across About three out of four filers testing of its systems. The IRS also the country at news conferences typically get refunds, and the IRS has updated and strengthened its and outreach events highlighting Closing Date: February 07, 2014 @ 04:30 PM. issues more than nine in ten of systems to help protect against the benefits of EITC, which helps these refunds in less than 21 days. refund fraud and identity theft. This working families with low and Program Manager, Tribal Elderly Last year, taxpayers received an annual updating process saw delays moderate incomes. Koskinen Air Quality Coordinator (part-time), Office of Environmental Protection average refund of $2,744. E-file, in October following the 16-day attended an EITC event today at when combined with direct deposit, federal government closure. Baltimore CASH with a variety of Closing Date: February 14, 2014 @ 04:30 PM is the fastest way to get a refund. EITC Awareness Day Highlighted local, state and federal officials. More than three out of four refund Today also marks the annual IRS tax season recipients now choose direct deposit. Earned Income Tax Credit All interested applicants may obtain application and job description information Continued on Page 14 at the Human Resource Department, of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate or “Tens of millions of people will Awareness Day. Koskinen and other contact Arnold Williams at (605) 698-3911 Ext 8238. (Tribal preference will file their taxes in the next few weeks, and we encourage taxpayers to visit apply) IRS.gov as the best place to get quick help,” said IRS Commissioner at 1:30 PM on the 25th day of John Koskinen. “We continue to FEBRUARY, 2014. add features and make it more user- Dated this 30th day of January, friendly to help taxpayers. People 2014. can get everything from answers to BY ORDER OF THE COURT: Washington, DC – Jan. 31, April 15, 2014 to file their 2013 tax questions about preparing their /s/ B.J. Jones CHIEF JUDGE 2014 – The The Internal Revenue tax returns and pay any tax due. tax return to checking the status of ATTEST: Service today opened the 2014 The IRS expects to receive more their refund after they file.” E. Pfeiffer CLERK OF COURTS filing season by highlighting a than 148 million individual tax 5-3tc The IRS began accepting and growing array of online services and returns this year, and more than processing individual tax returns encouraging taxpayers to check out a variety of tax benefits, such as the often-overlooked Earned Income Tax Credit. Notice Taxpayers have until Tuesday, Heipa Veblen District has the following position open: Notice 1 - Sisseton Wahpeton College Board Heipa-Veblen District Members Nominations will be taken off the floor at next There will be a Special District Meeting on February regular meeting to be held February 16, 2014 9, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at 11 A.M. Purpose of the meeting is to discuss the budget. Notice Old Agency District Members Notice 2014 Regular District Meetings Heipa Youth Meeting 4th Monday of Each Month Pizza Hut 6:00-10:00 p.m. Sisseton, SD Feb. 13, 2014 January 27, 2014 July 28, 2014 February 24, 2014 August 25, 2014 5:30 p m . . March 24, 2014 September 22, 2014 April 28, 2014 October 27, 2014 May 26, 2014 November 24, 2014 Notices June 23, 2014 December 22, 2014 Buffalo Lake District Members District Executive Officers District Elderly Meeting Floyd Kirk Jr., Chairman (605) 237-3279 The District Elderly meeting for February will be held Sherilyn Marks, Vice-Chairwoman (605) 268-2024 on Wednesday, February 12th at 5:00 p.m. at the Angie Johnson, Secretary (605) 467-1528 Buffalo Lake District Center. Please pay attention Louella Cloud, Treasurer (605) 268-5015 to the weather and call if in doubt the Elderly Chairman Lester Crawford at 268-0170. February District Meeting The District meeting for February will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2014 with dinner at noon and the meeting to start at 1:00 p.m. All boards are required to bring 10 copies of your board minutes to the meeting. Please pay attention to the weather and if in doubt call the District Secretary at 237- 3521 (cell). Affordable Care Act Presentation There will be a presentation at the February District meeting about the Affordable Care Act. A powerpoint presentation as well as handouts will be supplied. It would be in the District members’ best interest to attend this presentation. Special District Meeting Feb. 20, 2014 Supper at 5 p.m. followed by meeting at 6 p.m. This meeting will be to review the 2014 budget for modifications. Roller Rink Surplus Property Those interested in bidding may go to Roller Rink and submit a bid or contact Norman Johnson 268-3068 or District Chairman Dickey Johnson 268-1049 for more information. District Executives Telephone Numbers District Chairman Dickey Johnson – 268-1049 Councilman Louie Johnson – 268-2258 Vice-Chairman Donovan White – 237-2928 Treasurer Kayline LaBelle – 927-9018 Secretary Lisa RedWing – 237-3521

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, February 5, 2014 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 13 Fillable Forms. Taxpayers who @IRSenEspanol and @IRStaxpros. or account questions. And the IRS make $58,000 or less can choose *Tumblr at www. reminds taxpayers to never post free options from 14 commercial internalrevenueservice.tumblr.com. confidential information, such as a software providers. There’s no The IRS only uses social media Social Security number, on social income limit for the second tools to share information with the media sites. option, Free File Fillable Forms, public, not to answer personal tax the electronic version of IRS paper forms, which is best suited to people SWO Tribal members are asked to please contact making a final decision to close Tribal offices, but they who are comfortable preparing their Tribal Law Enforcement at 698-7661 in the event of an are no longer the determining factor. own tax return. emergency, and to be as specific as possible concerning The decision to close Tribal offices due to Even after taxpayers file, the nature of the problem. weather will remain at the discretion of the Tribal there are more online tools that Tribal officials ask that anyone Executives. In the event of a closing, the can provide them with valuable away from home during a storm, if announcement will be made on Tribal assistance long after tax season you find shelter, please notify Tribal radio station KXSW, and and tv stations ends. One of the most popular is Law Enforcement (605-698-7661) that KELO and KSFY. Where’s My Refund? a tool available you are safe. That could prevent rescue Above all, employees are asked to on IRS.gov that enables taxpayers workers from endangering themselves please use their best judgment when to track the status of their refund. out looking for you. traveling in winter weather and avoid Initial information will normally The public is asked to plan ahead traveling during winter storms except in be available within 24 hours after when the forecast calls for a possible emergencies. (And then, please let others the IRS receives the taxpayer’s winter storm. This includes checking to in your family, or friends, and Tribal e-filed return or four weeks after the make sure there is ample heating fuel, Law Enforcement, know your plans.) taxpayer mails a paper return to the food, and drinking water. For those with If possible, everyone is asked to IRS. The system updates every 24 serious medical conditions, be certain please check on your elderly family hours, usually overnight, so there’s there is ample medication on hand. members and friends during such times. no need to check more often. In some cases, dialysis patients and SWO Head Start closings policy For taxpayers whose concern others with acute health problems should (updated) isn’t a refund, but rather, a tax bill contact Sisseton IHS about staying School will be closed when the they can’t pay, the Online Payment with family or friends close to the health care center. temperature is -25 degrees or colder, with or without Agreement tool can help them Telephone number is 698-7606. windchill. Please check KELOland regularly or the determine whether they qualify for Tribal office business hours KELOland closeline online. You will only receive our an installment agreement with the on winter storm days emergency notifications if your phone number is up-to- IRS. And those whose tax obligation Closing of Tiospa Zina Tribal School and Sisseton date and working. is even more serious, the Offer in Public Schools will be taken into consideration when Compromise Pre-Qualifier can help them determine if they qualify Online Tools at IRS.gov Available Child Tax Credit and Additional IRS tax season for an offer in compromise, an to Help Child Tax Credit for eligible Continued from Page 13 agreement with the IRS that settles Aimed at individuals and families, the American Opportunity their tax liability for less than the Although an estimated four out families who made $51,567 or Tax Credit for parents and college full amount owed. of five eligible workers and families less last year, the EITC varies by students, the saver’s credit for low- Another useful year-round get this key work incentive, one income, family size and filing status. and moderate-income workers tool, the IRS Withholding in five miss out on EITC. That’s People can see if they qualify by saving for retirement and energy Calculator, helps employees make because either they don’t claim it visiting IRS.gov and answering credits for homeowners making sure the amount of income tax when filing or they don’t file a tax a few questions using the EITC qualifying energy-saving home taken out of their pay is neither too return at all because their income is Assistant, a special online tool. improvements. The automated high nor too low. This tool can be below the filing threshold. One-third Eligible taxpayers can also use IRS services can also help home- particularly useful to taxpayers who, of the population eligible for EITC another helpful online resource, the based businesses check out the Deadline for receipt of copy to be considered after filling out their tax returns, shifts each year as their personal VITA Site Locator tool to locate one new simplified option for claiming for publication as an open letter to the Oyate is find that the refund or balance due circumstances, such as work status of nearly 13,000 community-based the home office deduction, a was higher than expected. 10:00 a.m. Thursday. or family situation, change and can volunteer tax sites consisting of over straightforward computation that Tax Help Through YouTube, affect eligibility. “We urge people to 90,000 volunteers that can help allows eligible taxpayers to claim $5 Deadline for receipt of all other copy to be Twitter, Tumblr look into EITC. Many people don’t them file their return for free. per square foot, up to a maximum considered for publication as news or advertising The IRS also offers more than realize they are eligible and simply The EITC Assistant and of $1,500, instead of filling out a 100 short instructional videos, tax is 12:00 noon Friday. overlook this credit,” Koskinen VITA Site Locator are just two 43-line form (Form 8829) with tips and other useful resources year- Thank you to everyone for your cooperation. said. “There are easy ways to find of a growing array of online and often complex calculations. round through a variety of social out more about this credit, either automated IRS services that can When taxpayers are ready to fill – Sota Staff media platforms. They include: by visiting IRS.gov, or using Free help taxpayers get the information out and file their returns, another *YouTube, available in English, File or a software package. The IRS they need to file their returns and online option, available exclusively Spanish, and American Sign is working hard to educate people get their refunds quickly. on IRS.gov, enables anyone to e-file Language. about EITC while also putting in Tele-Tax, for example, help their returns for free. Free File offers *Several twitter feeds in place processes that identify and taxpayers see if they qualify for two free electronic filing options: English and Spanish at @IRSnews, prevent improper payments.” various tax benefits, such as the brand-name tax software or online

February 10th-14th, 2014 9-4 pm

At DAKOTA CONNECTION BINGO AND CASINO

Contact person: Heather Roberts @701-634- 3000 ext. 2426

Page 14 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, February 5, 2014 Report to Akicita ARTS: The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System Continued from Page 1 encourages Veterans who want to share their artistic side to enter visual art, creative writing, music, drama, comedy, dance, and other art for the local competition Valentines for Veterans concert Saturday, February 15, for the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Veterans 2014, at 3:00 p.m. at the Washington Pavilion. Tickets are invited to participate in the 24th annual VA Variety are required, and veterans should call VA Voluntary Show on March 1, 2014 - a show open to the public Services at 605-333-6851 or 605-333-6806 to reserve that demonstrates talent has no boundaries - at 2:00 PM their complimentary tickets. Each veteran may receive in the VA 4th floor auditorium. Veterans, volunteers, up to four tickets. The band will pay tribute to veterans, VA staff and family members will showcase their who paid for this concert with their service and all this number to report meth dealers performing arts with musical selections, comedy, drama, sacrifices. The Grass Roots originated in mid-1965 and or meth users to the Sisseton-Wahpeton and more. Please contact Diane Larsen at 605-373-4143 C has been active since. They have had two gold albums, or 800-316-8387, Ext. 6248 by February 12 to schedule Oyate Tribal Law Enforcement Officials. one gold single, and had singles charted a total of 21 an audition. Veterans who perform in this show may times. They have sold over twenty million records You can leave information anonymously. advance to the National Creative Arts competition. nationwide and are known for hits such as “Let’s Volunteers are also needed behind the scenes. An art Live for Today,” “Feelings,” “Midnight Confessions,” show on March 4, 2014 will allow Veterans who receive “Temptation Eyes,” and “Two Divided by Love.” treatment at VA facilities the opportunity to participate Area businesses, Veterans Service Organizations, and in creative self-expression in visual arts and to gain individuals are making the concert possible with their recognition for their accomplishments. Each Veteran generous donations. Veterans can also learn more about may enter up to two pieces of art or crafts, which were VA services during a Veterans benefits fair, which will created within the past year. All entries must be received take place prior to the concert from 1:00-3:00 PM at by Friday, February 28. Please call 605-333-6889 the Pavilion at 301 S. Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD. or 800-316-8387, Ext. 6889 for information about *VETERANS SOUGHT FOR CREATIVE entering. The art show will take place in the fourth floor auditorium of the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. A reception follows at 2:00 PM, and the public is invited. *SDDVA is started a program called Operation RAW (Reaching All Veterans) – see the notice in this Sota. They are asking for outreach from all TVSO/ CVSO at a minimum of 2 per year so stay posted~ it will be beneficial to reaching all Veterans. *TAPS: Our condolences to the Joe Martin, USMC family. He was a great man! *Thank you Veterans that stop in on a regular basis; our door is always open and Brice always has the coffee on. So feel free to stop in and check out our book supplies. We look forward to visiting with you. *WOMEN VETERANS CALL CENTER: 1-855-VA-WOMEN. Crisis Help Line: 1-800-273- 8255, available 24/7, and tell them you are a veteran. All calls are confidential. *American Legion Post #314 (Woodrow Wilson Keeble Medal of Honor Guard) - Delano Renville, Commander Cell:# 268-0354 / Vietnam Veterans Kit Fox Society - Dayton Seaboy, Commander Phone:# 698-3299 / Desert Era Veterans - Danielle DeCoteau, Commander Cell#: 467-9714 for GAS ASSISTANCE: Geri Opsal 698-3388. Peace, Geri Opsal, TVSO. We must look for the opportunity in every difficulty instead of being paralyzed at the thought of the difficulty in every opportunity.” -Walter E. Cole, Korean War Hero

Prescription and over-the-counter drugs, after marijuana and alcohol, are the most commonly abused substances by Americans 14 and older. When abused, prescription and over-the-counter drugs can be addictive and put abusers at risk for other adverse health effects especially when taken with other drugs or alcohol. If you or someone you know has a problem with prescription or over-the counter drugs or if you have been approached by someone wanting to buy or sell prescription drugs, please contact the Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Police at 698-7661 or the Crime Tip Hotline at 742-0088. Thank you!

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, February 5, 2014 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 15 Aliive-Roberts County hosts suicide prevention . . .

Suicide is a serious problem in our community. The concert will be performed by Spencer Kane. Local data shows that youth ages 11-20 are most Spencer is a teen artist and actor. His platform consists involved in suicide activity. In order to provide life- of positive, teen orientated music with life affirming saving education to the youth in our communities, messages. Spencer’s music is played on radio in the Aliive-Roberts County, the Youth United States, Australia, Canada, Council, SWO Parks and Rec, and United Kingdom, and online. His community partners have been Official Music videos can be viewed organizing an event to bring together on his Youtube channel and he is a the community for much needed regular character on the TV Sitcom education and training. “iShine Knect.” We are still looking for The event will take place on volunteers to help at the event. Any February 15, 2014 at Family Life donations would be greatly appreciated. Center (behind Assembly of God All donations are tax deductible. Church). We will be providing Ticket prices without training will training and education on self-esteem Teen artist Spencer Kane. be $9 at the door for general admission (elementary age), suicide awareness or $11 for VIP Meet and Greet tickets. (teens and adults) and social media awareness (parents). You can purchase your tickets ahead of time at http:// Anyone who attends the training will receive a free www.spencerkanemusic.com/concert/tickets.cfm ticket for a concert that evening. Please contact Sara at 605-698-3477 with any We will also provide daycare to kids too young to questions. take part in any activities.

In the event of inclement weather (i.e., blizzards, power If need be, emergency shelters will be set up at designated areas. If you are unable to drive due to weather or a medical outages) the Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Police and Emergency The Tribal Police will be the only ones who can authorize a condition, please feel free to call and Law Enforcement will gladly Management will do their best to ensure your safety. room at I-29 and those rooms will only be given to those who need arrange transportation for you. Please call should you have any questions or concerns about it for medical reasons (respirators, dialysis, etc.). It will be a first Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t friends or relatives. come, first serve basis. hesitate to contact: SWO Tribal Law Enforcement, (605) 698-7661.

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