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MAY 7, 2009 In This Issue… Turn me loose...bald eagle released into wild By Steven J. Gandy rehydrated. Kalihwisaks The Bay Beach The Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Wildlife Sanctuary decided to release the released an immature eagle in Oneida as a way bald eagle back into the to thank the Oneida wild on Tuesday, May 5 Nation for its continued Farm Days – 2A at the Oneida nation support. Oneida Tribal School Elementary School. The “We know it has cul- Elementary students eagle was brought to the tural significance and the spent a day on the sanctuary last summer as Oneidas have been such Oneida Nation Farm a yearling with an illness. learning all about agri- great supporters of the culture. Mike Reed, Bay Beach Wild Life Sanctuary that Wildlife Sanctuary we just thought this Curator, said, “It basical- might be a nice thank you ly had food poisoning; its for them,” Reed said. crop was full of rotten This is not the first food…when we got it, it time that the Sanctuary was very weak and thin • See 2A, so we had to clean out all that rotten food and get it Eagle Release Kali Photos/Nate Wisneski & Steven J. Gandy An immature bald eagle was released into Cannery On Display the wild after being nursed back to health by – 2A The Oneida Cannery the Bay Beach wildlife Sanctuary. held an open house and invited community members to tour an upgraded facility along with tasting food the cannery makes.

Poster Winners –11B Oneida Nation Elementary School art Oneida community ready for H1N1 swine flu virus teachers Cindy By Dawn Walschinski Thomas and Melissa Kalihwisaks “If we had to immunize everyone on this Kohn provided stu- Community Health Services Director reservation, we could probably get clinics dents with nutrition Eric Krawczyk wants Oneida area residents up within 45 minutes to an hour,” said education and then to know the Oneida Community Health Krawczyk. had students make Center (OCHC) is ready to deal with the The Oneida Business Committee (OBC) posters. H1N1 swine flu virus. approved an emergency ordinance concern- Section A “We have very good providers here, we ing isolation quarantine on Thursday, April have very good management, we have an 30. The ordinance would address closing Pages 2-4A/Local awesome nursing staff that just came schools or canceling public events to pre- Page 5A/Business together, got some education materials out vent the spread of the H1N1 virus. Page 6A/OBC Forum there,” said Krawczyk. “How people came The OCHC has H1N1 test kits, and the Page 7A/Government together was pretty positive.” health providers and lab have been trained Page 8A/Government Oneida is part of Bioterrorism in how to administer the tests and send Page 9A/CIP Consortium of Lake Michigan (BCOLM) results to a state lab. Page 10A/CIP team made up of eight local counties and “Oneida did have a suspect case, but it Page 11A/SEOTS the Stockbridge-Munsee and Menominee came back negative,” said Krawczyk. Page 12A/Family Carnival nations. The members have been in contin- There are 26 confirmed cases of H1N1 in Section B uous contact as well as listening to confer- Wisconsin with one case recently con- Page 1B/Lifestyles ence calls from Wisconsin. firmed in Brown County. Page 2B/Environmental “We’re in an area in the country that’s The symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus are Page 3B/Education really taken pandemic planning seriously, similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and Page 4B/THT and really have done a good job in being include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or Page 5B/Classifieds proactive and ready for it,” said Krawczyk. stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills Image courtesy of Center for Disease Control Page 6B/Good News Oneida has taken part in several drills and fatigue. The virus is contagious up to The H1N1 virus strain. Page 7B/OJS with BCOLM as well as held tabletop exer- seven days after an individual gets sick. women, and those with chronic health con- Page 8B/Stimulus cises practicing different emergency sce- The Centers for Disease Control and ditions such as asthma or diabetes may Page 9B/Local narios. Last fall Oneida used its annual flu Prevention website states most infected want to seek medical assistance. Page 10B/Sports shot clinic as a mock mass immunization people will recover without medical assis- More information is available on-line at Page 11B/Health clinic and documented the experience on tance, but people at risk for complications http://pandemic.wisconsin.gov/ or by call- Page 12B/OCIFS video. such as the elderly, children, pregnant ing 211 for local community resources. Oneida cyclist sets American history By Nate Wisneski ported by donors and Kalihwisaks sponsors. “It was cold, Oneida tribal mem- rainy, hail, and (it) ber Cole House, 21, even snowed a little has accomplished bit,” said House. something no other “Belgium is a lot like American has been Wisconsin. It’s pretty able to do, win the flat, just short steep Grand Prix Waregem. climbs, nothing to The Grand Prix long.” Waregem is considered The race was 130 one of the more presti- kilometers, roughly 81 gious cycling races in miles, and House was the country of Belgium on his own for the final and was held March push. “I was there with 25. no teammates. It was a Conditions during hard race the whole the race were less than day. It came down to ideal for House who is 25 guys in the last 10 racing for the U23 kilometers,” House National Team while in said. Europe. The U23 The final 25 National Team is fund- bunched to form three Kali file photo separate groups as they ed through USA Cole House, front right, leads the pack dur- Cycling who is sup- • See 2A, House ing a local 17 day race in Howard. 02A Local:02A Local 5/6/09 10:35 PM Page 1

2A (T#ken) • May 7, 2009 Local www.kalihwisaks.com National Guard soldier honors Bataan Youth day on the farm Prisoners of War By Kristen J. Tlachac, a 2007 gradu- Kali photo/Nate Wisneski Kubiasiak ate of Southern Door Oneida Nation kkubisiak@doorcountyadvo- High School and member Tribal School stu- cate.com of the Oneida Tribe of dents take a closer A Door Indians of look at seed being County sol- Wisconsin, held by Oneida dier recently enlisted in Nation Farm completed a the National great feat Guard in employee Jeremy while pay- D e c e m b e r Pederson during ing tribute to 2006. He the Youth Day on military his- was activat- the Farm on tory. ed last Thursday, April 23. National February in The students toured Guard PFC. the largest the Apple Orchard, J e s s e operational Buffalo herd, and Tlachac of deployment the farm while S t u r g e o n PFC. Jesse of Wisconsin learning about farm Bay partici- Tlachac Guard troops equipment and the pated in a since World role the farm plays grueling, 26.2-mile War II. desert competition Tlachac is a member in the Oneida com- March 31, to honor of Company B, 2nd munity. World War II Prisoners of Battalion, 127th Infantry War. based in Green Bay, “It was a great chance which has been training to honor the veterans and with the 32nd Infantry what they had been Brigade Combat Team at through,” Tlachac said. Fort Bliss in Texas for The Bataan Memorial about four weeks. Death March is a “(Joining the National marathon through the Guard) was just some- high desert terrain of thing I always wanted to White Sands Missile do,” Tlachac said. “I Range. It honors POW’s wanted to serve my who were forced by the country.” Japanese to march for Tlachac was one of days in the tropical heat about 5,300 people who of the Philippines in participated in the march. 1942. Thousands of Representatives from all POW’s died during the 50 U.S. states and eight ordeal. countries participated. “Just doing the 26.2- The march included mile ruck was hard civilian participants and enough, and we had members of each branch water and food to keep us of the U.S. azrmed going. I can’t imagine forces. Individuals or x what they went through,” Tlachac said. • See 5A, Tlachac From Page 1A/Oneida Cyclist neared the finish line. of bike lengths. House was included in House hopes to use the the final bunch. “At that momentum gained from point I thought my race his victory to advance to was done,” he said. “For the Pro Tour, which is some reason, everything home to world famous came back together.” races such as the Tour De House worked his way France. to about tenth place when House currently races he decided to make his on the BMC Racing run. Most sprints start Team, which is a devel- about 300 meters from opmental team, while he the finish line. “I jumped races in the United with about 350 meters States. His season sched- left. For an ideal sprint, ule is set until the end of that was a little too far June and then his team back,” he said. “I have a will examine his good sprint, but I didn’t strengths and weakness- know the other riders so es. “We will re-evaluate if I can jump and get a and see where I need to gap I knew I could hold it improve and place me in to the end. I just eyed it races with (those) areas. up and said it’s time to Right now I am a one- go.” day specialist. They may As the finish neared put me if a few stage House started to show races,” House said. signs of fatigue. “With House has been racing The next issue of about 200 meters to go I since he was 10 years old Street address thought I screwed it up. I with BMX bikes. House the 7210 Seminary Rd. was dying. There was a moved to mountain bik- Oneida, WI 54155 headwind which isn’t ing and started road rac- Kalihwisaks good for a long sprint,” ing at the age of 18. will be published Mail address House said. “I looked House returned to on P.O. Box 365 back and hit one-hundred Belgium Sunday, May 3 The Staff Oneida, WI 54155 meters and saw no one to resume racing and Thursday Dawn Walschinski...... Managing Editor near me.” expects to return in mid- Office Hours • May 21, 2009 • [email protected] House cruised to the June. He expects to com- 8 AM – 4:30 PM finish line setting pete in about 20 races Deadline: Yvonne Kaquatosh...... Page Designer/Ad Rep Monday-Friday American cycling history during his current trip Wednesday • [email protected] by winning by a couple overseas. Steven J. Gandy ...... Sr. Reporter/Photographer Phone #'s May 13, 2009 • [email protected] 1 (800) 236-2214 Nate Wisneski...... ……Reporter/Photographer ext.#’s: 4277, 4279, • [email protected] 4280, 4090 or (local) To Subscribe… Mail to… 1 (920) 869-4277, 4279, 4280 or 4090 Mailing address: Name: Kalihwisaks To change subscription or delivery To contact us: ATTN: Call the Enrollment Department Toll Free: Website address: Address: Yvonne Kaquatosh • Brooke Doxtator www.kalihwisaks.com P.O. Box 365 • 1.800.571.9902, Ext. 14 or local at: Voice:1(920) 869-4340 1.920.869.6200 Zip Oneida, WI 54155 Fax #:1(920) 869-4252 Free to enrolled Oneida members (age 18 years & older) Kalihwisaks Enrollment #: Ph. Non-Tribal members & Business Organizations: is a member of NAJA (Applicable to enrolled members ONLY) FREE to enrolled $24.00/ (Native American Journalists Association) & • Non-Tribal members & Business Oneida Annually (current rate) WNA (Wisconsin Newspaper Members For questions or comments about news coverage, please contact Dawn Association) Organizations: Walschinski at (920) 869-4277 or Yvonne Kaquatosh at (920) 869-4280, (18 years & older) or Steve Gandy at (920) 869-4279. Steve is also the contact to include $24.00/Annually (current rate) information in the classifieds section. 03A Local:03A Local 5/6/09 9:38 PM Page 1

www.kalihwisaks.com Local May 7, 2009 • (áhs^) 3A Live, Sustain, Grow Project launches at Passing On… 10th annual Youth & Elder Fishing Day McPherson, Rebecca R. By Betsy Galbraith next to the Language March 10,1942 – April 29, 2009 Environmental, Health & House). We will have a Safety Division Rebecca R. 3 brothers: Cecil (Ruth) bouncy tent for the kids, Do you like to hunt on Skenandore, Oneida, popcorn, and giveaways. McPherson, age 67, of the Oneida Reservation? Kenneth (Mary Ann) The event will take place Wausaukee, passed away Enjoy hiking in the Skenandore, Green Bay, tion. The plan will pre- surveys, and other activi- from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 on April 29, 2009 in healthy forests behind p.m. and Earl Skenandore, serve and protect those ties. We will also have Crivitz. the Norbert Hill Center? The Oneida Nation Amberg. She is also sur- resources now and into educational activities received a grant from the She was born March vived by several nieces, Like the sparkling water the future. and prizes along the way. Bureau of Indian Affairs 10, 1942 to the late nephews, and a special of Trout Creek? Then Over the next two Watch the Kalihwisaks to fund this project. For Zachariah and Lillian friend David Bedora of the Live, Sustain, Grow years, we will be work- and your mailbox for project is for you! more information, con- Skenandore. Beaver. ing with the community more information. The Live, Sustain, tact Betsy Galbraith in Rebecca is survived by She was preceded in by collecting their sug- Visit the Live, Sustain, Grow Project will work gestions for managing Grow booth at the 10th the Environmental, a son David Allen death by her parents, a Health & Safety sister and a brother. with the Oneida commu- natural resources. annual Oneida Youth & McPherson, Black River nity to develop a plan to Division at 920-496- Online condolences Community members Elder Fishing Day on Falls; 2 sisters: Carol manage the natural will be asked to partici- May 16th at Osnúhsa 5327 or bgalbrai@onei- may be expressed at Gill, Hartford, and resources of the reserva- pate in meetings, brief kanya•tála (Finger Lake danation.org Lorraine Antone, Oneida; www.muehlboettcher.com Wisc. Chippewa burial Maine gets Native site in disrepair American Veterans' day SUPERIOR, Wis. from the Catholic ceme- AUGUSTA, Maine and patriotism. (AP) – A Chippewa bur- tery up the hill and aban- (AP) – Gov. John The governor also ial site on a steep river doned junk. Memorial Baldacci has signed a bill conducted a ceremonial bank in Superior has no headstones marking the to establish June 21st of bill-signing Friday to In Loving Memory of… one charged with main- site lie haphazardly on each year as Native name a section of state taining it, and years of the ground or lean pre- American Veterans Day Route 16 in Kingsbury Ronald "Ronnie" Metoxen erosion is causing bones cariously. in Maine. Plantation the Alton E. Decorated World War Worcester Highway. As Your 2nd Birthday in to poke through the clay Church officials II veteran Charles Shay The bill honors Heaven goes by we miss surfaces and tumble into referred questions to the of Indian Island helped to Worcester, who served your smile and laughter even the Nemadji River. cemetery’s sexton, who persuade the Legislature 20 years in the Air Force more on those “If it washes into the said it’s not his job to to pass the bill. Shay said and 27 years as First special days river, fine with me; it’s maintain the site. part of the earth,” said Nevertheless, twice a American Indians from assessor of Kingfield Paul DeMain, the editor year he does trim Maine have served in Plantation. He also "A human life is a story told of the Hayward-based branches and grass as far every war since the worked as a blueberry by God. News from Indian as he can go on the steep American Revolution, farmer in the plantation What a wonderful story May 1st, 1941 to County. “It’s the idea hill. and it is time they were for 28 years. your life was! April 9th, 2007 that this place has deteri- “There’s nothing we honored for their heroism We are so glad that we are orated - and nobody is can do about it, because of part of your story!" watching it.” we don't have a million Redcliff artist uses art In 1918, the propri- dollars to do anything Love and missed by your loving family, etors of the St. Francis there,” said Roland Carole, Lori, Jaime, Ryan & Heidi Xavier Catholic Church Plunkett, the cemetery’s for healing Your grandsons, Deven and Ryan Inde too! agreed to bury nearly sexton. “This is nature's By Rick Olivo Fe, N.M. 200 bodies in a site near way; it’s not only The Daily Press, Ashland “It’s a healing pic- their own cemetery after Indians sliding down the RED CLIFF, Wis. ture,” Strickland said. the Fond du Lac Band of hill.” (AP) ~ Among the Strickland said in the Lake Superior Jeff Savage, the direc- Ojibwe people, painting, Naniboujou is In Loving Chippewa lost land on tor of the Fond du Lac Naniboujou is a spirit assisted by the winds in Memory of… Wisconsin Point due to a Band’s cultural muse- and cultural hero a trick- moving the sun from dispute with the um, said the band didn’t ster who is also featured place to place so that all Interstate Railroad Co. approve of the move in prominently in the story areas of the world could The steeply sloped the first place. “What of the world's creation. feel its warmth and heal- area is filled with brush, are you supposed to do He is also a shape shifter ing. red-clay dirt, unruly when your voice is who often appears in the “He is like a bringer of branches, fake flowers never heard?” he asked. guise of a rabbit, and an new medicine,” emissary from the Gitche Strickland said. “The Manitou, the creator of medicine is really a col- LeeAnn Marie Skenandore all things, sent to teach lective consciousness. The World's Most Loving To Our Readers… the Ojibwe people and to When everything comes Mother, because she: Payment for “Memorials” MUST BE made at name the plants and ani- together, it changes time of submission. made the lives of others joyful, mals. things.” Message w/Photo: had a sweet way about her, Also in the Ojibwe The image presented r 1 col. or r 2 col @ $10.00 provided tender care for culture, the sun is seen as by the canvas is one of (limit 1-49 words) the source of renewal, of stunning impact, figures the family, r 2 col. @ $15.00 (limit 50-74 words) warmth and light. The in the clouds, placing a r 2 col. @ $20.00 (limit 75-99 words) gave everything 110%. two themes of the sun rope around the clouds, r 2 col. @ $25.00 (limit 100-125 words) and Naniboujou are giant flying turtles aiding Always had enough intertwined in a huge in the project, the figure time to listen, All price options include a photo (if desired) and a mural-like painting by of rabbit-eared enough love to understand, nice border. Regular advertising rates will apply if Red Cliff artist Rabbit Naniboujou central to the the word limit exceeds the specified limits listed! and enough wisdom to help. Strickland entitled, “To overall theme. You don’t “Memorial” submissions mailed in without pay- Move The Sun.” ment will NOT be published. have to be an expert in Love and miss you very Strickland is a nationally Ojibwe culture to figure much Mommy, Questions? known Native American out that there is some- Your "Twinos" Carleigh Call Toll Free at: artist, whose works have thing pretty important and Brannon Kalihwisak’s 1.800.236.2214 been displayed at the and heroic going on here. D Dawn–ext. 4277 S Steve–ext. 4279 Tweed Museum in Strickland recently Y Yvonne–ext. 4280 N Nate-ext. 4090 Duluth and are sold out donated the work to the of the prestigious Red Cliff Community Manitou Gallery in Santa Health Center, and it now occupies a place of honor In Loving Memory of my Sister in the building’s main lobby, where it is imme- Lisa Hanson aka “Breezy” At Your Service diately visible to all who You are sadly enter. 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The Quality of Life Survey, part 3 Calendar Submitted by the ence to answer the ques- not use this service. 31% Higher Education Statistics Office tion. 35% of off- of on-Reservation and program and Oneida 20092009 This is the third article Reservation respondents 35% of off-reservation Continuing Education May 12 reporting on the Quality agreed the reservation felt favorable about the Center-CEC* had the National Osteoporosis Awareness Month of Life Survey, a survey was an excellent or good quality of childcare ser- highest satisfaction lev- WHEN: Tuesday • May 12 that gathers data on vari- place to raise children. vices they receive. els (72% and 66%). All TIME: 5:00pM – 6:00pM ous social, cultural, Of the respondents who Respondents were not other services fall PLACE: Oneida Community Health Center health, economic, educa- live on the Reservation, only asked about the spe- between a 41% and 22% Celebrate National Osteoporosis Awareness Month tional, governmental and 75% believe it is an cific education and child- satisfaction level. It by participating in a health education presentation other issues. The last excellent or good place care services they should not be assumed with Susan Katuin, Np. Enjoy a light snack & two articles focused on to raise children. receive, but also about that these programs are receive: Osteoporosis Assessment & prevention. the general results of the Overall, 63% of respon- the services that Oneida not of satisfactory levels, please contact Oneida Health promotion for more survey and the safety of dents believe the reserva- offers. The overall sam- but that most respondents information—(920) 869-2711. neighborhoods. This tion is an excellent or ple population was do not have an opinion of month, two key findings good place to raise a fam- unable to provide a them based on non-usage May 16 will be discussed: A ily. Respondents were response for most pro- or a lack of awareness of Oneida Youth and Elder Fishing Day majority of excellent and also asked if they felt the grams between 58% and the program. The only WHEN: Saturday • May 16 good responses were Oneida Reservation is a 65% of the time (N/A- program that received TIME: 9:00AM – 1:00pM given when participants safe place for children. non-applicable more dissatisfaction in PLACE: Osn&hsa> Kanya=t@la - Finger Lake rated the Reservation as a Overall, 65% said it was response). This may be a comparison to satisfac- Food, music, prizes for youth and elders, games place to raise a child and excellent or good. Off- product of location, non- tion rating for members and aquarium. Exchange old mercury thermome- the quality of education Reservation respondents use, or inexperience with on the Reservation is the ters for new digital thermometers. Registration where their children had a high percentage of these offered programs. Oneida Nation High from 9:00am to 11:00am. please bring your tribal attend schools; The non-responses (57%), It may also be a result of School (25% dissatisfied; I.D. Bring your fishing pole, bait will be provided. majority of all respon- most likely because of a failure to disseminate 22% satisfied). Not responsible for lost or stolen items. presented dents, both living on and inexperience. 33% of information about these The following graph is by the Oneida Environmental Health and Safety off the Reservation are off-Reservation respon- programs to the commu- a list of various educa- Division and Elderly Services. Call 920-497-5812 most satisfied with the dents agreed the reserva- nity. Tribal members liv- tional and child care ser- for more information. Oneida Higher Education tion was a safe place for ing off the Reservation vices offered by Oneida program. All other edu- children compared to chose N/A (71% to 82% and the level of satisfac- May 20 cational entities and pro- 79% of on-Reservation of the time) more than tion as expressed by Movie Screening: The Secret grams received a mix of respondents. those living on respondents on the ser- WHEN: Wednesday • May 20 satisfaction levels. Respondents were Reservation (49% to vices: TIME: 6:00pM – 8:00pM However, most programs asked about the quality 54% of the time). The The complete 2008 PLACE: Norbert Hill Center Auditorium were not rated by many of education at the only program most Quality of Life report is You are invited to join us for a very special screen- respondents for a number school(s) their children respondents were able to available on the Oneida ing of “The Secret”. The Secret documents the of various reasons. attend. 32% of respon- rank was the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin common truth that underlies the achievements of Once again, keep in dents did not respond to Higher Education website, www.oneidana- the world's most successful (happy) individuals, mind that Tribal mem- this question, possibly program. 72% of tion.org. If you have any past and present. This film has the power to bers from all over the because they do not have respondents living on the questions/concerns about change how you view yourself and your world. U.S. participated in this children, or do not have Reservation and 64% liv- the Quality of Life sur- Doors open at 6:00. Cost: FREE! This film is spon- survey, although, an children in the education ing off the Reservation vey, please contact the sored by “We Connect Families”. For questions, emphasis was placed on system. 56% of on- gave this program a com- Statistics Office at (920) contact Belinda at 920-490-3821. members living on the Reservation respondents bined satisfied ranking. 869-4564 or via e-mail at reservation. gave a favorable rating to An overall average of 1.2 [email protected] June 6 Respondents were their children’s quality of members per household Tour de Cure asked to rate Oneida as a education while off- receives funding from *The Oneida WHEN: Saturday, June 6 place to raise a family. Reservation was at 59%. the Oneida Higher Community Education TIME: 6:45am - 2:00pm 53% of respondents who Respondents were also Education program. Center was mistakenly PLACE: Norbert Hill Center, N7210 Seminary Rd. do not live on the reser- asked about childcare All other educational referred to as the Oneida Oneida, WI 54155 vation did not respond, services. Again, there categories are mostly Continuing Education Tour de Cure is designed for avid cyclists and most likely because they was a high non-response recognized by respon- Center in the survey. recreational riders. Choose a route that is right for did not have the experi- rate of 55%, most likely dents living on the you. Bring along your friends and family and ask because respondents do Reservation. The Oneida them to join you in pedaling for a cure! Register by May 15 to receive a free Team Oneida cycling jer- Very Somewhat Somewhat Very N/A sey (limit 30). All Team Oneida participants Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Dissatisfied receive free registration, t-shirt, food and goodie Oneida Higher Education bag. All riders must raise $75 in donations. Contact 33% 35% 7% 4% 21% Program the Diabetic Team at 920-869-4868 FMI. Oneida Head Start 17 18 3 1 61 June 21 Program Mass on the Grass Oneida Child Care 10 17 4 3 65 WHEN: Sunday, June 21 Centers TIME: 10:00AM Oneida Nation Elementary PLACE: Jackson park, 300 Madison Street, Green 9 17 10 5 59 School Bay Oneida Nation High Come celebrate Father's Day at the 6th annual 6 15 11 8 60 School Mass on the Grass. Benches will be available, but feel free to grab your comfy lawn chair or a blan- Oneida Job Training 8 20 7 4 61 ket to share. Rain Location appointed at Holy Partnership Act (JTPA) Apostles Church, 2937 Freedom Road, Oneida. Oneida Youth Enrichment We'll have live music and refreshments will be 10 22 6 4 58 Services (YES) served following the service. This is a Community Oneida Continuing Event and the public is invited and encouraged to 23 29 4 2 42 Education Center* share the events. Tuesdays Youth Enrichment Services creating relationships Women's Talking Circle Group The Youth Enrichment groups that reinforce ing regular art classes and Oneida during WHEN: Tuesday evenings Services (Y.E.S.) positive self-esteem. throughout the year spring to guide youth in TIME: 6:00 pM – 7:30 pM Advocates and Y.E.S. activities comply • Ice fishing excursions living healthy lifestyles PLACE: Community Education Center Specialists work to with the balanced score- during winter break is a Conference Room, 2632 S. develop good working card initiative and ensure way to meet education- Throughout the years, packerland relationships with school the provision of quality al, cultural and social Y.E.S. has enlisted the Wise Women Gathering place is sponsoring a personnel, parents and services, while avoiding development through a assistance of Tribal Women's Talking Circle Group. Come and join us as youth. They plan activi- a duplication of services. winter activity programs such as, we discuss a healthy lifestyle, relationships, chil- ties to meet the educa- • Sugar Camp during Cultural Heritage, dren, jobs and overall wellness. For more informa- tional, cultural and social Special initiatives: spring break at Cultural Oneida Language, tion: Contact Marlene Summers or Bev Scow at development of • Before school activities Heritage allows teach- Behavioral Health Wise Women Gathering place 920-490-0627. American Indian youth in conjunction with ers to participate with Services, Family Fitness Mondays in the Oneida community family fitness and youth in learning how Center, Domestic and surrounding school teachers to provide fun math and science is Violence and the Arts Teaching Powwow Drum districts. Activities activities to start the useful. Experiential program to meet the WHEN: Mondays include before and after school day therapy is present to needs of Y.E.S. eligible TIME: 6:30pM school programming, • Arranging community provide survival skills youth. Our primary out- PLACE: Flying Leaf Community Center in cultural teachings from artists to provide in- for Sugar Camp and ice side resource is Wise Site II Cultural Heritage and school instruction dur- fishing. Women Gathering place The Oneida Housing Authority has a powwow drum • Youth Council provides as a major asset in pro- that meets on Monday nights. We are looking for leadership skill devel- viding lessons to develop Boys and Girls to join us, no experience necessary, opment healthy relationships and this is a teaching drum. FMI call Breezy at 920-869- • Transitional visits assist facilitation training. 6669. ElderElder GiftGift ShopShop youth transitioning The Y.E.S. program Fridays from elementary to has been a part of a col- Women’s Support Group middle school and mid- laborative team through at the Eldery Services WHEN: Fridays dle school to high the Governmental TIME: 12:30pM – 2:30pM Building on Overland school. Services Division and PLACE: Three Sisters Center • Computer give-away in looks forward to contin- For more information contact Isabel parker or • Shawls • Children’s Regalia conjunction with MIS, ue expanding team Georgia Burr at (920) 592-8682 or (920) 412-0396. • Women’s Regalia • Ribbon ONES and Elderly ser- efforts for our youth. vices For additional infor- To include events in this section please call the Shirts • Teens for Change - A mation you can contact Kalihwisaks office at… teen conference coordi- the Y.E.S. program at 1- (920) 869-4280, 4279, 4090 or 4277 Open 8am to 4:30pm nated by Stockbridge- 800-236-2214 or 920- Announcements must have a contact phone # Munsee, Menominee 869-4331. that can be published to be included in this section. www.kalihwisaks.com Business May 7, 2009 • (Wisk) 5A Mohawks to vote on starting own tribal electric utility St. Regis Mohawk delivery rates immediate- Reservation, N.Y. (AP) – ly and protect the tribe The St. Regis Mohawk from future rate increases Website Avalanche Designs tribe is holding a public while enhancing its sov- vote on whether to start ereignty. up its own tribal electric Tribal leaders say it design and utility. will cost about $13.7 mil- St. Regis officials say lion to build a reservation development the northern New York power plant and distribu- By Steven J. Gandy Indian nation will vote tion system. The tribe Kalihwisaks June 6 on whether to also would have to pay Hosting and designing leave the National Grid National Grid a $4.3 mil- websites is the focus of power system. lion exit fee Oneida business owner Tribal leaders say About 11,000 resi- Stana Doxtator’s venture, studies show a tribally dents live on the New Avalanche Designs. operated electrical utility York side of the reserva- Avalanche Designs is is economically feasible. tion, which straddles the a full service web design It would result in lower U.S.-Canadian border. company that began in 2006 as a favor to Doxtator’s boss, owner Green Bay Job Center of Joe Bikeler's Bike Shop, Ron Neuman. Community Open House Neuman was looking You're Invited to services and programs to increase visibility of Kali Photo/Stevem J. Gandy Green Bay's Wisconsin that are provided by part- his bike shop and began Job Center Community ner agencies. to shop around for a web- Stana Doxtator, owner of Avalanche Designs, works on projects for Open House. The Job The General Public is site developer in the area. her clients. Doxtator has been designing and hosting websited since Center will be holding an invited to join us and “Ron wanted a website 2006. Open House on stop in to learn about ser- and the local place here Doxtator, an Oneida designing of websites for packages begin with one- Wednesday, May 20, vices, programs and said it would be $50,000. native now living in local businesses in the page “business card” 2009 from 9:00AM to resources available at I said the I think I Shawano, met Neuman a Shawano area she websites all the way up to 3:00PM to showcase it's their local Wisconsin Job could do it much cheaper few years prior and became more proficient e-commerce packages. facilities and the many Center. and I tried and I came up began working for at the trade and is now Doxtator manages to with an entry-level web- Neuman in 2005. hoping to make it her keep her cost of services site and from there “I was very heavy into sole source of income in relatively low and attrib- everything progressed,” cycling and when I the next few years. utes that to a low over- From Page 2A/Tlachac Doxtator said. moved in to the area I “I’d like to have my head. She is currently five could compete in “Everybody’s feet were Since that time found the local bike shop own store front and sup- working at Joe Bikeler's either the full 26.2-mile messed up with blisters Doxtator has enrolled at and I started hanging out porting myself with the Bike Shop, going to route or the 15.2-mile and all torn up. Some NWTC and has acquired and I eventually had got- business itself just solely school at NWTC and honorary route, and people bled through the certificates in web design ten a job here,” she said. on Avalanche Designs also designing and main- could choose the light or boot.” and small business It was at that time that and, kind-of, pull away taining her clients web- heavy category. Heavy Tlachac’s next big accounting. She is also Neuman had asked for from the bike shop even sites at Avalanche category participants challenge will be over- currently working Doxtator’ help in devel- though I still have the Designs. Her basic pack- were required to carry a seas. towards a degree in e- oping a website for the love for bikes. I’d like to age begins at $350.00 for minimum of 35 pounds “I really don’t know business technology. bike shop. have the whole business the “business card” site. on their backs. what we’ll be doing for “I started researching “I’ve messed around running on it’s own full- For more information Tlachac opted for the sure when we’re in Iraq,” on the Internet; finding with Microsoft publisher time,” she said. on Avalanche Designs team route in the heavy Tlachac said. “Stuff tutorials and learning on and I knew it could do Doxtator writes all of visit Doxtator’s website category. changes so fast.” my own. By the time I websites and that’s why I the code her websites use a t : “Our team name was When he returns, started taking classes at said maybe I can do it. and also supplies www.avalanchedesigns.c Juggernaut,” he said. Tlachac plans to go back TC, I didn’t start learning That was the very first prospective businesses om. You can also email “We took first for the to college at the anything until halfway website I built; with with a year of web host- her at: National Guard heavy- University of Wisconsin- through the class because Publisher,” she explains. ing, domain name, email stana@avalanchedesig weight teams and placed Oshkosh to pursue a I’d learned so much on As Doxtator continued address, and search ns.com or cal her at: 920- sixth out of 84 heavy- degree in criminal jus- my own,” Doxtator said. with her education and engine optimization. Her 639-8922. weight teams overall tice. He is also planning from all branches of ser- to compete in the Death vice and different coun- Bataan Memorial Death Bosses embracing high-tech breaks tries.” March again. Team Juggernaut com- “Next year, when we By Joyce M. of things for me outside take calls.” be done by younger pleted the marathon in get back from deploy- of general work hours.” Clamping down on staffers, who use these Rosenberg six hours and 46 minutes ment,” Tlachac said, “we AP Business Writer Just a few years ago, texting, Twitter and the tools to communicate — an achievement that is plan on coming back NEW YORK (AP) ~ owners were adjusting to like can give your work- with the entire world. even more impressive down, defending our title When Marty Kotis workers spending time place an unpleasant That means they’re prob- after learning how little for the national guard looked at his company’s surfing the Internet. atmosphere - something ably using those commu- time Tlachac and his heavyweights and win- monthly wireless bill, he Now, it’s texting friends that could ultimately hurt nication channels for teammates had to train. ning the heavyweight found a stunning charge - or communicating via your productivity now, work, too. Kotis said one “We really didn’t have division overall.” for 2,500 text messages Facebook or Twitter. And and make it hard for you of his employees “pretty time to prepare ... (and) it Reprinted by permis- on a single staffer’s bosses are learning that to retain good employ- much did a deal through showed when were sion, Door County phone. as long as the work is ees, especially as the text.” done,” Tlachac said. Advocate. There was more: getting done, it makes economy improves. The key is being sure Another staffer had 800, sense to let employees “You have to give an that employees aren’t and a third, 700. take high-tech breaks. environment where peo- abusing the privilege of From Page 3A/Strickland But Kotis, who owns a As Kotis pointed out, ple want to be,” said spending personal time real estate development many staffers are also Damian Bazadona, on the Internet or texting started painting what I We’ve had so many posi- firm in Greensboro, working well outside of owner of Situation at work. Kotis recalled an saw in the dreams.” tive comments from peo- N.C., didn’t reprimand business hours. “There is Interactive, a New York- employee who was send- One consistent ele- ple coming in,” she said. his employees, although blending of work and based marketing firm. He ing and receiving person- ment in the dreams is the “I do a lot of things many of the messages personal time going on,” also noted there’s a quid- al e-mails during a meet- presence of Naniboujou. with the elders in the were personal in nature. he said, and so it’s fair pro-quo in many busi- ing, and acting as if he “There is a connection community,” said Health Instead, he put it all into for employees to take nesses - the same people was taking notes about with the waboose (rabbit) Board member Richard perspective. some time during the who are texting are often the session on a laptop. I’ve got him changing Bear. “Although his ‘The people that had work day for personal eating lunch at their “He got fired on the into the form of a rabbit paintings were recently the high text numbers are matters. desks. spot for that,” Kotis said. all the time. He has to be displayed in Bates’ Art very good at their jobs,” He said of his own Both Kotis and Kotis’ employee was- in every one.” Barn (in Bayfield), the said Kotis, president of company, “we give them Bazadona noted that n’t being discreet about Strickland said he has elders don’t always go Kotis Properties. “They things like work cell activities like texting and e-mailing, so it was easy painted thousands of seeking those things out. worked weekends, extra phones and ask them to using Facebook and • See 8A, works in his long career. So when they see it here, hours. I had them do a lot carry them at 8 at night to Twitter are more likely to ‘If I don't paint the they are thrilled. It’s just High-tech breaks dreams, they just keep exciting. I am just coming back,” he said. amazed. I have a hard Red Cliff Health time drawing a stick fig- Director Pat Deragon ure, and his work is just Navarro said she was inspiring.” honored to have the Information from: The painting at the clinic. Daily Press, http:// “It’s just amazing. www.ashlandwi.com

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6A (Y@=yahk) • May 7, 2009 OBC Forum www.kalihwisaks.com Government Vice-Chairwoman’s Corner... Meetings May 12, 2009 Public Hearing: 11:30 therefore must be ices Oneida is provid- ments left us all feeling Government has been a.m. Norbert Hill Center conducted to be ing. Issues became com- like we are actually warning us about the representative of plicated with a CMS going to be heard. After potential of a May 13, 2009 what is actually (Center for 8 years of talking to a “Pandemic”. Many of us Oneida Business Committee Regular happening. We Medicare/Medicaid wall this is definitely a weren’t around when the have found that past Services) letter that good experience. Time meeting: 9 a.m. – last one occurred around Norbert Hill Center research has not required language in our will tell if good changes 1918 but history may always given that Annual Funding are going to occur. repeat itself. We can accurate picture. I Agreement with IHS On May 12 there will May 27, 2009 have been serving (Indian Health be a ceremony to release learn from this outbreak Oneida Business and prepare for the next Vice-Chairwoman on the Council from Services). After a year trout into Trout Creek. Committee Regular one. Simple steps can go meeting: 9 a.m. – Kathy Hughes its inception but of discussions, I think This culminates many most meetings have we may finally have years of work by the a long way to minimize Norbert Hill Center I attended two meet- been conducted through come to a resolve and be Tribe’s Environmental the impact. ings in Washington DC. conference calls. This is able to complete the Staff in cleaning up this We’ve made it Oneida Business On April 28th the Health the first face to face agreement with the creek to be able to bring through one of the most Committee Evening Research Advisory meeting in over a year. State. I don’t know how it back to its former life snow filled winters in a meeting: 5:15 p.m. – Council met to discuss The Council pays for much more money this to this community. We Norbert Hill Center research issues with long time. Today the sun the travel cost so I will bring into our cof- are excited about taking is shining and all American Indians and June 4, 2009 stayed on in DC and fers but I do know it will this step. Please watch thoughts turn to summer Alaska Natives. This attended the Annual allow us to continue the for the details and join Community Planning Council is under the events. Memorial Day is Development meeting: DHHS Consultation ses- long term care services. us in this celebration. just around the corner Secretary of the Dept of sion. My primary focus This is the first con- H1N1, or Swine Flu, 9:00 a.m. – Norbert Hill and closely following Health and Human was having the opportu- sultation session I is still in all our minds. Center Services and provides nity to discuss an issue attended where I came Taking precautions is that will be the Family advice on how funding Oneida is having with away with some positive always good but in this Carnival and 4th of July June 27, 2009 will occur for research the State of Wisconsin support. The new case it is something we PowWow. It’s a nice Special Election in Indian Country. Any on entering an agree- Secretary, Kathleen should prepare for again break to be able to plan research being done has ment to receive 100% Sobelius, made an in the fall. For the last these types of events July 6, 2009 the potential for impact- reimbursement for cer- appearance at the open- three years, maybe even and step back from Semi-Annual GTC ing funding streams and tain long term care serv- ing session and her com- longer, the Federal weightier issues. Meeting: Radison Hotel and Conference Center July 11, 2009 - Special Shekoli Swakweku, The purpose of the developing, reviewing, Highway 54 native plants GTC Meeting: 10 a.m - Wahstetsi'sliyo! I CDPC is to provide pol- and recommending pro- B r i d g e and flowers Oneida Elementary would like to take this icy oversight of the posals for legislation Replacement. so not only School opportunity to introduce business units within and administrative rules It is very would it be to you the newly Environmental Health to the Legislative i m p o r t a n t v i s u a l l y formed Community & Safety, Division of Operating Committee that we have appealing, but 1975 Pine Development Planning Land Management, (LOC) for their over- the Boards, also sustain- Committee. Development Division, sight areas. The CDPC Committees, able and good Oneida Housing will also be responsible a n d for the local Ridge AIM Background Authority, and Oneida for reviewing short- Commissions habitat. I As you may know, Housing Task Force as term and long-range as well as the believe this is slaying trial the Business Committee well as the various planning of tribal-relat- community i m p o r t a n t previously held Boards, Committees, ed capital improvement present for Tehassi Hill because our delayed Planning Meetings and Commissions relat- projects (CIP’s). The this meeting Councilman c o m m u n i t y every month for presen- ed to these specific CDPC will forward all because the should stand again tations from community areas. actions needing BC Central Oneida area out and be welcoming members and employ- action and minutes to affects all of us. There to visitors so that it By Carson Walker ees of ideas/projects for Structure the Business Committee are many topics sur- invites them back. Associated Press Writer future consideration of The CDPC is current- for approval. rounding this area and Additionally, the RAPID CITY, S.D. long range planning ly comprised of five BC your input is vital to the Central Oneida area (AP) _ A federal judge on items. However, these members: Tehassi Hill - Meetings planning process. should be the “hub” of Tuesday delayed the trial meetings were tem- Chair; Kathy Hughes - The CDPC meets on First and foremost is the reservation and be a of two former American porarily suspended dur- Vice Chair; Patty Hoeft the first Thursday of the overall safety of our place that people want Indian Movement ing the 100 Day Plan to - Secretary; Ed Delgado each month at 9 a.m. in children and communi- to come to. We could activists until a higher allow the Business - Council Member; and the Business Committee ty members when walk- have a community park court rules on an appeal Committee time to Brandon Stevens - Conference Room at the ing and biking around for celebrations and over his dismissal of one understand the many Council Member. The Norbert Hill Center. the reservation. The events, small cafés or of the three counts in the aspects of the organiza- remaining four BC Our first meeting was proposed Highway 54 shops to stimulate the indictment. tion and what direction members may serve as on April 2, 2009, and Bridge movement is local economy and pro- The ruling from U.S. it was heading. ad hoc in order to make focused on reviewing one way this issue can mote Oneida entrepre- District Judge Lawrence Recently, at the end a quorum of five. In the purpose, structure, be addressed. Another neurs, and a new High Piersol came one week of the February 11th, addition, the Area and outcomes of the way is the trails system School and Recreation before John Graham and 2009 BC meeting, Managers, Division Committee as well as to connect the various Center to draw back our Richard Marshall were to Councilwoman Trish Directors, Technical selecting the officers. I Housing sites and cen- students. These are stand trial for the King was requested to Staff (depending on would also like to thank tral Oneida through only a few examples December 1975 slaying draft a recommendation agenda topic) and repre- the various Boards, pathways behind the and ideas of the poten- of Annie Mae Aquash. to reinstate the Planning sentatives from the Committees, and Norbert Hill Center and tial for Central Oneida. Her body was found in Meetings. The focus related Boards, Commissions for an alongside Seminary I encourage everyone to February 1976 in South was to be on addressing Committees, and excellent turnout for Road for example. attend the CDPC meet- Dakota's Badlands on the concerns regarding Commissions are invit- their reports on the Another topic to be ings and bring your Pine Ridge Indian community develop- ed to attend. The rea- agenda. looked at is visual comments, suggestions, Reservation. ment and related to sons for inviting these The next meeting is aspect of the area. I and input so that togeth- Marshall and a prose- areas such as smart persons to the meetings scheduled for May 7, would like people to er we can make Oneida cutor had requested a 60- growth plans, zoning is to receive input, guid- 2009. This meeting’s know that they are a better place for every- day delay, but Piersol's issues, roads, and serv- ance, and technical focus will be on the entering the Oneida one. ruling sets no specific ice agreements. assistance for decision development of cen- Reservation and for our Lastly, if you have an date. He said he will set a Councilwoman King making, as well to tral/downtown Oneida. community members to idea that might fit on new trial date after a rul- recommended replacing include them in the On the agenda is discus- be proud of how their the CDPC agenda, ing from the 8th U.S. the Planning Meetings vision making process sion of the proposed reservation looks. For please contact my office Circuit Court of Appeals. with the BC concept of of the tribe. Central Oneida Master example, this can be at (920)869-4450 or e- If the appeals court a ‘Standing Committee Community members Plan, GLIS accomplished with mail me at doesn't rule within two on Resources’ and are also welcome and (Geographic Land landscaped areas at [email protected] months, he said he would renaming it the encouraged to attend. Information System) major entrances to the rg. consider trying Marshall ‘ C o m m u n i t y feasibility of Wi-Fi reservation with wel- Yaw^ko! separately. Development Planning Responsibilities internet access for the come signs (such as Marshall and Graham Committee (CDPC).’ The CDPC is respon- reservation, and time Highways 54 and 172). were to stand trial May sible for coordinating for the public to com- The landscaping could 12 on charges they killed Purpose all policy matters and ment on the proposed feature pine trees and or aided and abetted Aquash's slaying. Last week Piersol dis- missed an aiding and Letters & Opinions... Kalihwisaks Letters To The Editor Policy abetting charge against Graham because neither L e t t e r s per Kalihwisaks Policies & of the Kalihwisaks’ staff, anonymous give it to the he nor Aquash belonged Please return must be lim- Editorial Board or the police, and they can Procedures, Section I to a federally recognized family mometo ited to 500 Oneida Nation of give it to me. (c)(4), “Individuals will not tribe, which is required Would the individual words. All letters are sub- Wisconsin. If you want, I will pay be allowed to submit more for the U.S. to have juris- who inadvertently took ject to editing and must you a reasonable than eight (8) letters per Although we require a diction. Both are from the Muzzel Loading have your signature, amount. Please return it year regardless of topics.” signed submission for let- Canadian tribes. Weapon from my home, address and phone num- to me, and may God For more information on ters, you can e-mail us now U.S. Attorney Marty please return it to ber for confirmation. bless you. Kalihwisaks Policies & – and send the hard copy Jackley appealed the dis- N6126 County Rd E, no Confirmation of letters Sincerely, Procedures, please contact through the mail – to ensure missal and indicated questions asked. will be needed before pub- F.L. Cornelius (920) 869-4277. we get your submission by Tuesday he would ask so It belonged to my Capt. U.S.M.C. lication. Kalihwisaks has the Guest articles and editorials the deadline. E-mail your father and holds many Retired right to refuse publication that appear in the letters to: dwalschi@onei- • See 9A, memories for my family (920) 869-2709 of submitted letters. Kalihwisaks are not neces- danation.org and my self. To remain Effective January 1, 2001 sarily the views or opinions Aquash

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By Patty Hoeft Tribal Secretary

report to the Business before March 13 who they are Legislative Affairs Committee at the April 8 reg- designating. Motion carried Stimulus Initiative ular meeting describing the unanimously. Action: Economic stimulus Vacancies challenges and vision for the Action: Tribal Secretary’s initiative update report future of the Oneida youth report about how to coordi- accepted. Motion carried recreation program. Motion nate the July 6, 2009 General unanimously. Oneida Personnel carried unanimously. Tribal Council semi-annual Stream Restoration on the Commission: Tina Danforth left at 10:08 meeting accepted and Tribal South Branch of the Suamico One (1) Vacancy As GTC meeting ings. a.m. Secretary directed to provide River Qualifications: attendance grows, we are A second way to get Oneida Township, another report at the April 8 Action: Stream restoration • Must be an enrolled meeting folks who are involved is the upcoming Outagamie County- Business Committee meet- report accepted. For: Patty member of the Oneida participating in their trib- special election. In addi- Semi nary Rd. ing. Motion carried unani- Hoeft, Ed Delgado, Melinda J. Construction project mously. Tribe al government for the tion to the Business Danforth, Brandon Stevens, A g r e e m e n t Amend previous GTC Ron “Tehassi” Hill Jr. • Shall serve a remain- first time and want to Committee, tribal mem- #AGF2008017 date of May 30 to July Abstained: Trish King. der of term ending know how to get bers can run for positions Action: Report accepted and 11 , 2 0 0 9 Absent: Tina Danforth. November 21, 2010. involved. The Annual on eight other Oneida another status report to the Action: Feb. 11, 2009 Motion carried. • Shall not be a conflict GTC meeting attendance boards: Appeals Business Committee at the Business Committee motion GOTV Meet and Greet April 8 regular meeting about amended so that the petition of interest between the was 1,158 and 1,273 Commission, Gaming Action: Retro-approval the reconstruction of about the Tribe’s recreation request for an invitation for private interest and the attended the GTC FY09 Commission, Land Seminary Road requested. center is considered at the meet and greet for the con- official responsibili- Budget meeting on Commission, Motion carried unanimously. July 11, 2009 special General tested races for the Village of ties of a person in a January 17. These next Trust/Enrollment Tribal Council meeting and Ashwaubenon, Hobart, and position of trust or any few issues will review Committee, School New Business not on May 30, 2009. Town of Oneida approved. Motor vehicle fuel tax Motion carried unanimously. other recognized hear- the ways to get involved, Board, Land Claims Motion carried unanimously. exemption for all Oneida Action: Feb. 11, 2009 ing body within the beginning with: Attend Commission, Election Tribal members Business Committee motion EXECUTIVE Oneida Tribe. GTC meetings. Board and Commission Res o l uti o n amended so that the petition SESSION • Membership may not Our tribal constitution on Aging. A special elec- Action:Submitter Amelia about requiring the tribe to Brandon Stevens excused at be directly related or requires two regular tion will take place in Cornelius requested it be purchase a hyperbaric oxy- noon. withdrawn from the Business gen chamber is considered at married to another GTC meetings be held July to elect members to Tina Danforth arrived at 11:58 Committee agenda. Motion the July 11, 2009 special member of the com- each year on the first each of these boards. a.m. and left at 2:56 p.m. carried unanimously. General Tribal Committee pres ent: Rick Hill, Patty mission. Monday in January and Petitions and applica- Endorse Ernie Stevens meeting and not on May 30, Hoeft, Ed Delgado, Trish Deadline: May 11, July. While the term reg- tions to get your name on Jr. as National Indian 2009. Motion carried unani- King, Melinda J. Danforth, 2009 @ 4:30 pM ular is used in our consti- the ballot for the special Gaming Association mously. Ron “Tehassi” Hill Jr Action: Action on the 100- tution, our community election are due by 4:30 Chairman Resolution Old Business Action: Resolution 03-11- day-plan petition deferred to Anna John Nursing traditionally uses p.m. Friday, May 8. Harrah’s contract pro- 09-A Endorsement of Ernie the April 22 Business po s al Home Commission: “Annual” to define the Please contact my office Stevens Jr. as N.I.G.A. Committee meeting. Motion Action: Recommendation Three (3) Vacancies January meeting and by calling 920-869- Chairman adopted. For: Patty carried unanimously. from the Gaming General Qualifications: “Semi-Annual” for the 44364 or e-mailing Hoeft, Ed Delgado, Trish Norbert Hill Center Manager to reject the King, Melinda J. Danforth, remodeling project • Must be an enrolled July meeting. Special TribalSecretary@oneida- Harrah’s contract proposal Ron “Tehassi” Hill Jr. Action: Procedural exception member of the Oneida meetings occur by peti- nation.org for more accepted. Motion carried Abstained: Brandon Stevens. to skip phase two of the CIP unanimously. Tribe or up to two tion or when called by information. It is also Absent: Tina Danforth. process of routing the CIP health professional the tribal chairman or by important for you to vote Motion carried. package to the various review New Business persons or licensed action taken by the GTC in our elections. Source of Business entities approved. Motion OTIE and OGE Fo l l o w-up Committee delegated carried unanimously. health professional at another meeting. Action: Release of the Article IV powers Action: Project approved. persons may serve on Please see the calendar in Please watch the Tribe’s audited financial Action: Law Office directed to Motion carried unanimously. statements for the years 2006 the commission. this Government page for Government page for research the Article IV powers Action: $2,890,000 from the through 2008 and 2009 pre- • May not be employed the dates of the two details on the upcoming that are delegated to the approved FY 2009 CIP budget liminary financial statements by the Anna John upcoming GTC meet- Special Election. Business Committee and that for 08-005 Norbert Hill to OTIE in response to the an opinion be brought back Center remodel phase seven OTIE credit and serenity bond Nursing Home. to an April Business activated. Motion carried program approved. Motion • Shall serve a full term Committee meeting. Motion unanimously. carried unanimously. of 2 years. OBC Meeting Results Action: Unexpended funds in carried unanimously. 2009 RJ Reynolds Deadline extended to: 2010 Census pR cam- the amount of $89,695.40 Modern Smoke-Free May 11, 2009@ 4:30pM The following meeting results have replaced the pai g n from Norbert Hill Center Tobacco products full minutes of the Business Committee meetings to Action: Complete Count remodel phase six CIP 06- Ag reement Committee and Melissa 013 budget transferred into Oneida Land Claims help save space and reduce costs. These results Action: RJ Reynolds contract Nuthals directed to develop a CIP project 08-005 Norbert with a limited waiver of sov- Commission: entail the heart of the BC's actions in the meeting, Hill Center remodel phase 2010 census campaign that ereignty approved. For: Patty One (1) Vacancy however, the full version of the minutes can be will recognize Oneida Tribe seven. Motion carried unani- Hoeft, Ed Delgado, Trish Qualifications accessed on the Business Committee's website at of WI as the tribal affiliation mously. King, Ron “Tehassi” Hill Jr. on the census form. Motion Action: Procedural exception • Must be an enrolled www.oneida nation.org or by contacting the Tribal Abstained: Melinda J. carried unanimously. to the CIP so that the design member of the Oneida Secretary's office at 920-869-4451. The internet can Danforth. Absent: Tina Action: Main motion amend- development documents do Danforth. Motion carried. Tribe. be accessed at the Oneida Library and Community not require Business ed to require the Complete • Must be 21 years of Education Center. Count Committee to give a Committee approval Attorney Brief age or older. monthly report to the approved. Motion carried Oneida Representative Business Committee about unanimously. • May not serve as con- ONEIDA BUSINESS CDC TCAC Feb. 10-12 As s i g nment their efforts at every evening SOp and reques t fro m Al buquerque, NM Trav el Action: Contract reviews sultant, contractor, COMMITTEE session of the Business tribal member to review Repo rt referred to the Joint Executive attorney or staff per- REGULAR MEETING Committee meeting that final audit reports Action: Centers for Disease Team for follow-up. Motion March 11, 2009 takes place on the fourth Action: Audit Committee son for the Oneida Control Tribal Consultation carried unanimously. Wednesday of every month standard operating procedure Land Claims Business Committee Advisory Committee travel Escrow Fees starting in April. Motion car- accepted as FYI. Motion car- Conference Room report approved. Motion car- Action: Attorney report Commission. ried unanimously. ried unanimously. Meeting called to order ried unanimously. regarding the escrow account • Shall serve a remain- Jodie Skenandore’s Travel Request: Retro- at 9:12AM Harvesting Clean Energy accepted and update report at der of term ending Oneida personnel approve State of Tribes pres ent: Chairman Rick conference Jan. 25-28 the March 25 Business Commission resignation Address and GLITC meet- July 2011. Billings, MT Travel Committee meeting request- Hill – meeting chair, and post one vacancy for ing Feb. 24-25 Madison, Deadline extended to: Repo rt ed. Motion carried unani- Treasurer Tina Danforth, the remainder of her term WI pM Action: Harvesting Clean mously. May 11, 2009@ 4:30 Tribal Secretary Patty Hoeft, expiring Nov. 21, 2010 Action: Retro-approval Energy conference travel Green Bay fees Council members Melinda J. Action: Posting approved for request for the Treasurer’s report approved. Motion car- Action: Green Bay fee of Southeastern Oneida Danforth, Edward Delgado, one Personnel Commission State of Tribes Address and Ron “Tehassi” Hill Jr., Trish ried unanimously. approximately $950 pay- Tribal Services vacancy for the remainder of GLITC travel approved. ment approved. Motion car- King, Brandon Stevens resigning commissioner Motion carried unanimously. Advisory Board: Ex cus ed: Vice-Chairwoman Follow up Reports/ ried unanimously. Jodie Skenandore’s term. Travel Request: DNR and Report on contracts One (1) Vacancy Kathy Hughes BC Directives Motion carried unanimously. DATCp Tribal consulta- Oneida Recreation Action: Report on contracts Qualifications 2009-2011 Annual and tion March 4-5 St. accepted. Motion carried • Must be an enrolled Repo rt Cro i x , WI REGULAR SESSION Semi-Annual GTC meet- unanimously. Oneida tribal member. Reports AAction: Oneida recreation ings schedule Action: Retro-approve presentation report Contract Dollar Increase • Must agree to firm Ombudsman Quarterly a representative(s) to serve request for the Department of for Godfrey & Kahn approved. Motion carried on the work team for coordi- Natural Resources and commitments for Action: to accept the unanimously. Action: Contract dollar Ombudsman quarterly report, nating the July 6 Semi- Department of Trade, increase for Godfrey and Kahn attending training, Action: General Manager Annual GTC meeting and to Agriculture and Consumer Ron “Tehassi” Hill Jr. directed to bring a second approved. Motion carried board and General Motion carried unanimously. notify the Tribal Secretary Protection Tribal consulta- unanimously. tion travel approved. Motion Tribal Council meet- carried unanimously. ings, functions and Check out the OBC Government website at… • Continued on pg. 8 other events as estab- lished by the board, www.oneidanation.org SEOTS office or the Business Committee Oneida Tribe. Deadline extended to: May 11, 2009 @ 4:30pM NEW! Evening Applications can be Meeting Sessions! obtained from the Tribal Every 4th Wednesday of each month Secretary’s office at the Government Meeting Notices Norbert Hill Center or Boards • Committees • Commissions online at: Updated ReGUlaRly! th www.oneidana- May 12, 2009 – Public Hearing: 11:30am May 27 Quarterly Reports tion.org Norbert Hill Center For more information May 13, 2009 – Oneida Business Committee about vacancies, please Regular meeting: 9am – • Environmental Resource Board Norbert Hill Center contact Tribal Secretary May 27, 2009 • Oneida Land Claims Patty Hoeft at 920-869- Oneida Business Committee Regular Commission 4364. meeting: 9am – Norbert Hill Center Oneida Business Committee Evening • Oneida Land Commission meeting: 5:15Pm – Norbert Hill Center • Oneida Tribal School Board May June 4, 2009 – Community Planning OBC Regular Development meeting: 9:00am • Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs – Norbert Hill Center Committee Meeting dates July 6, 2009 – Semi-annual GTC meeting: Radisson Hotel and Conference • Oneida Powwow Committee 13th & 27th Center Every 2nd & 4th July 11, 2009 – Special GTC meeting: 10am – • Oneida Nation Arts Board Oneida Elementary School Wednesday of each • SEOTS month 08A Gov't Minutes:08A Gov't Minutes 5/6/09 10:01 PM Page 1

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COMMITTEE Trade, Agriculture and Retro-approve Brandon unanimously. of verbal update requested. New York Land Claims REGULAR MEETING Consumer Protection Tribal Stevens as the Alternate Travel Request: Annual Motion carried unanimous- settlement Update March 25, 2009 consultation travel report BC Delegate for the Health and Human ly. Action: New York Land Business Committee approved. Motion carried Onei da Pardo n Services (HHS) National EXECUTIVE Claims settlement verbal Conference Room unanimously. Co mmi ttee Tri bal Budg et SESSION update accepted. Motion car- NCAI/NIGA March meet- Action: Retro-approval Formulation and Old Business ried unanimously. Meeting called to ings Travel Report request for appointing Consultation session Oneida Economic order Docket #08-AC-021 & Action: Chairman Hill’s Brandon Stevens as the Apri l 2 9 -3 0 022 Mark A. Stanchik Development Authority at 9:13AM National Congress of alternate Business Washington D.C. vs. Oneida Police repo rt Pres ent: Rick Hill – meet- American Indians and Committee delegate for the Action: Travel request for Dept., Interim Chief Action: Oneida Economic ing chair, Treasurer Tina National Indian Gaming Oneida Pardon committee for Vice Chair Kathy Hughes to Rich Van Boxtel Development Authority Danforth, Council members Association March travel the remainder of the term attend the Annual Health and Action: Docket 08-AC-021 report accepted as informa- Melinda J. Danforth, Edward reports approved. Motion approved. Motion carried Human Services National and 022 accepted as FYI and tion. Motion carried unani- Delgado, Trish King, carried unanimously. unanimously. Tribal Budget Formulation deferred for further review for mously. Brandon Stevens Action: Motion amended to Re-post one vacancy for and Consultation session in policy amendment to the Meeting recessed until Ex cus ed: Vice Chairwoman approve Oneida’s further par- SEOTS Advisory Board Washington D.C. April 29 Legislative Operating 5 :1 5 p. m. Kathy Hughes, Tribal ticipation in the rule writing Action: Request to re-post through 30 approved. Committee. Motion carried Secretary Patty Hoeft, process for tax exempt bond one vacancy for Motion carried unanimous- unanimously ONEIDA BUSINESS Council member Ron purposes. Motion carried Southeastern Oneida Tribal ly. New Business COMMITTEE EVENING “Tehassi” Hill Jr. unanimously. Services Advisory Board Retro-approve Reconsider property REPORTS approved. For: Ed Delgado, Renewable Energy acquisition 5 :1 5 p. m. REGULAR SESSION New Business Melinda J. Danforth, Projects in Indian Action: Limited waiver of Pres ent: Chairman Rick Reports Fee-to-Trust Former Brandon Stevens. Country March 19-20 sovereign immunity and the Hill – meeting chair, Oneida Housing Dwayne and Diane Abstained: Trish King. Scottsdale, AZ non-substantive changes to Treasurer Tina Danforth, monthly report Schneekloth Property Absent: Tina Danforth. Action: Retro-approval the final version of the Good Council members Melinda J. Action: Oneida Housing Res o l uti o n Motion carried. request for Councilman Humor-Unilever purchase as Danforth, Edward Delgado, monthly report approved. Action: Fee-to-trust resolu- Re-post one vacancy for Delgado to attend the recommended by the Law Trish King, Brandon Motion carried unanimous- tion dated 7-05-06-U Oneida Land Claims Renewable Energy Projects office review approved. For: Stevens ly. Dwayne Schneekloth and Action: Request to re-post in Indian Country in Brandon Stevens, Melinda J. Ex cus ed: Vice Chairwoman Action: Monthly reports Diane Schneekloth property one vacancy for Oneida Land Scottsdale, AZ March 19 Danforth, Trish King. Kathy Hughes, Tribal from Oneida Housing recinded. Motion carried Claims approved. For: Ed through 20 approved. Opposed: Ed Delgado, Tina Secretary Patty Hoeft, Authority are changed to unanimously. Delgado, Melinda J. Motion carried unanimous- Danforth. Motion carried. Council member Ron from monthly to quarterly Action: Fee-to-trust warran- Danforth, Brandon Stevens. ly. Attorney Brief “Tehassi” Hill Jr. until such time as we can ty deed dated 7-24-06 Former Abstained: Trish King. Retro-approve Regional Village of Hobart transfer the reporting sys- Dwayne Schneekloth and Absent: Tina Danforth. Tribal Operations escrow agreement Boards, Committees, tem to the Oneida Diane Schneekloth property Motion carried Committee meeting Action: Limited waiver of and Commissions Community Planning citing the incorrect county Conduct Oneida March 24-26 Chicago, sovereign immunity and the Repo rts Committee meetings. of Brown recinded. Motion Reservation research IL non-substantive changes to Oneida Tribal School Motion carried unanimous- carried unanimously. study projectt Action: Retro-approval the final version of the Good Bo ard ly. Action: Corrected fee-to- Action: Deferred to the Law request for Councilman Hill Humor-Unilever purchase as Action: Oneida Tribal Advisory Panel on trust Resolution 03-25-09-A Office for legal counsel to to attend the Regional Tribal recommended by the Law School Board quarterly Medicare Education Former Dwayne Schneekloth assist Linda Hurst. Motion Operations Committee meet- office review approved. For: report approved. Motion (APME) Jan. 13 and Diane Schneekloth carried unanimously. ing in Chicago, IL March 24 Brandon Stevens, Melinda J. carried unanimously. Washington D.C. Travel Property adopted. Motion Recommend Carol Silva through 26 approved. Danforth, Trish King. South Eastern Oneida Repo rt carried unanimously. and Dellora R. Motion carried unanimous- Opposed: Ed Delgado, Tina Tribal Services (SEOTS) Action: Vice Chair’s Action: Corrected fee-to- Cornelius to Anna John ly. Danforth. Motion carried. Action: SEOTS quarterly Advisory Panel on Medicare trust Warranty Deed Former Nursing Home Retro-approve procedur- Arlinda F. Locklear con- report approved. Motion Education travel report Dwayne Schneekloth and Co mmi s s i o n al exception for Oneida tract carried unanimously. approved. Motion carried Diane Schneekloth Property Action: Recommendations Gaming Commission Action: Locklear contract Action: General Manager unanimously. citing the correct county of from Chairman Hill to March 16-17 Mystic approved adding language directed to coordinate with Fee-to-Trust handbook Outagamie adopted. Motion appoint Carol Silva and Lake Casino MN regarding the length of the the Chief of Staff to bring training Bureau of carried unanimously. Dellora R. Cornelius to the Action: Retro-approval contract and to not exceed back a written report at the Indian Affairs March Federal Recognition Anna John Nursing Home request for procedural excep- $150,000. Motion carried Business Committee meet- 10-11 Minneapolis, MN Support for Lumbee Commission approved. tion for the Oneida Gaming unanimously. ing of April 8 regarding the Travel Report Tribe of North Carolina Motion carried unanimous- Commission to attend a OGE charter amendment status of SEOTS building Action: Vice Chair’s Fee-to- Res o l uti o n ly. meeting on IRIS at Mystic Action: Resolution 03-25- renovation and plans. Trust handbook training Action: Resolution 03-25- Action: Request to re-post Lake Casino March 16 09-C Amending article 6 sec- Motion carried unanimous- Bureau of Indian Affairs trav- 09-B Federal Recognition the remaining vacancies for through 17 approved. tion 14 of the Corporate ly. el report approved. Motion Support for Lumbee Tribe of the Anna John Nursing Motion carried unanimous- Charter of Oneida Golf Oneida Nation carried unanimously. North Carolina adopted. Home Commission ly. Enterprise Corporation Commission on Aging Ihanktonwan Motion carried unanimous- approved. Motion carried Legislative Operating adopted. Motion carried Action: Trish King to accept Decolonization and ly. Reques t Pro cedures unanimously. Committee ( LOC) unanimously. the Oneida Nation Leadership conference on How Tribal Property Recommend Christine Oneida Nation Gaming Robert R. Yoder con- Commission on Aging quar- Feb. 20-22 Marty, is Sold or Disposed of Klimmek to Oneida Ordinance Amendments tract terly report approved. South Dakota Travel Action: Request for proce- Finance Committee public hearing May 12 Acton: Yoder contract Motion carried unanimous- Repo rt dures on how tribal property Action: Recommendation Action: Public hearing on deferred for two weeks for ly. Action: Councilwoman is sold or disposed of from Chairman Hill to May 12 for the Oneida further language regarding Oneida Personnel Danforth’s Ihanktonwan deferred to the Chief appoint Christine Klimmek Nation gaming ordinance the length of term and fee Co mmi s s i o n Decolonization and Financial Officer for policy to Oneida Finance amendments approved. For: restrictions. Motion carried Not present Leadership travel report review and amendment con- Committee approved. Trish King, Melinda J. unanimously. Oneida Election Board approved. For: Ed Delgado, sideration. Motion carried Motion carried unanimous- Danforth, Brandon Stevens. Action: Tina Danforth to Trish King, Brandon unanimously. ly. Opposed: Ed Delgado. Audit Committee accept the Oneida Election Stevens. Abstained: Melinda Review of Highway 54 Travel Request: Health Absent: Tina Danforth. Nov. 20, 2008 Audit Board quarterly report J. Danforth. Absent: Tina Action: Special Business Research Advisory Motion carried. Hunti ng , Committee minutes approved. Motion carried Danforth. Motion carried. Committee evening meeting Council (HRAC) April Fishing and Trapping Action: Nov. 20, 2008 Audit unanimously. DNR & DATCP Tribal at 5:00 p.m. April 6, 2009 28 Washington D.C. Law Amendments public committee meeting minutes Oneida Gaming Consultation meeting requested to hear a presenta- Action: Travel request for hearing May 12 approved. Motion carried Co mmi s s i o n March 4-5 St. Croix, WI tion on Highway 54 infra- Vice Chair Kathy Hughes to Action: May 12 public hear- unanimously. Action: Trish King to accept Travel Report structure, DOT plans and attend the Health Research ing date for hunting, fishing Jan. 22, 2009 Audit the Oneida Gaming Action: Councilman Hill’s options the tribe can consid- Advisory Council in and trapping law amend- Committee minutes Commission quarterly report Department of Natural er. Motion carried unani- Washington D.C. April 28 ments approved. Motion Action: Jan. 22, 2009 Audit approved. For: Trish King, Resources and Department of mously. approved. Motion carried carried unanimously. Committee minutes Tina Danforth, Brandon approved. Motion carried Stevens, Melinda J. Legislative Affairs unanimously. Danforth. Opposed: Ed Public Hearing Notices Stimulus initiative Delgado. Motion carried. Action: Verbal update New York Land Claims Oneida Police 11:30am • Norbert Hill Center accepted and a written report Co mmi s s i o n Action: Oneida Police Security Department, and Commission quarterly report Judiciary Act. Gaming Surveillance in Public Hearing Establishment of a Tribal Process Emergency meeting Results approved. Motion carried law. unanimously. Court system comprised I. Testimony: May 12, 2009 Oneida Business Danforth, Council members Oneida Child Protective of a Trial Court, A. Oral: There will be Bo ard Hunting, Fishing and Committee Emergency Edward Delgado, Ron Peacemaking Court and a 5 minute limit for Meeting Results “Tehassi” Hill Jr., Action: Oneida Child Trapping Law Protective Board quarterly Court of Appeals autho- all oral presenta- March 23, 2009 – report approved. Motion rized to hear cases as pro- Amendments. Business Committee EXECUTIVE SESSION tions. Each partici- carried unanimously. vided by Tribal law. Full The purpose of these pant is encouraged Conference Rm Escrow Agreement Action: Escrow agreement Oneida Library Board faith and credit would be amendments is to update to provide a written Meeting called to order Action: Personnel PM approve contingent upon all included whereby Tribal the Hunting, Fishing and at 5 :4 1 Commission and the Library transcript of his/her Pres ent:Chairman Rick Hill other parties agreeing and courts decisions and Trapping Law in time for oral testimony, to be Board quarterly report to the – meeting chair, Vice signing: Village of Hobart, April 8, 2009 Business orders would be recog- the 2009 hunting season. submitted while pre- Chairwoman Kathy Hughes, The Amendments would: Oneida Golf Enterprise and Committee meeting deferred. nized and enforceable by sent at the public Tribal Secretary Patty Hoeft, Associated Bank. Motion Motion carried unanimous- • Replace all the various Council members Melinda J. other courts. hearing or within carried unanimously. ly. hunting, fishing and Danforth, Trish King, May 12, 2009 ten (10) business Meeting adjourned at Meeting adjourned at trapping licenses with a Brandon Stevens 7 :1 0 p. m. days from the date 6 :5 7 p . m. Oneida Nation Gaming single sportsman Ex cus ed: Treasurer Tina of public hearing to Ordinance (ONGO) license. the below named Amendments. • Allow those with a From 7A/ individuals. The amendments include: sportsman license to be B. Written: For those From Page 5A/Tech breaks • A three (3) member accompanied in the Gaming Commission field by those who have who cannot attend OBC to catch him. But a lot of found when he ques- (instead of 5). not reached legal hunt- the scheduled public New York Land high-tech communicat- tioned staffers they Claims • Changes in hearing ing age. hearing or do not ing is harder to detect. would acknowledge plan to speak at the Action: New York timelines. • Allow those who Development team update Not to worry, they’ve had too much • Granting of fee and fine receive a Sustenance hearing, the Oneida deleted from the agenda. Bazadona said, a work- high-tech down time. issuance authority to the permit to do their own Tribe encourages Motion carried unani- er’s falling productivity Kotis said he Commission, including hunting instead of des- those to submit writ- mously. will alert an owner to a approached a staffer who New York Land Claims the ability to fine ignating a hunter to do ten testimony. A problem. was spending too much maximum of ten settlement Update employees and all other it for them. Action: New York land “You can tell in their time on Facebook, and License holders. • Permit Tribal members (10) pages, doubled claims settlement verbal workload,” he said, the employee immediate- • The addition of a ven- to operate an unlimited spaced, can be sub- update accepted. Motion adding that co-workers ly cut back. dor license section spe- number of traps and mitted within ten carried unanimously. who are pulling their The staffer with the (10) business days Use of New York land weight are likely to let a huge text bill didn’t real- cific to Gaming and snares, and double the pro perty non-Gaming vendors. allowed amount of traps from the date of Action: Chief of Staff boss know when some- ize how many messages Establishing the Gaming and snares operated by public hearing to the directed to develop a rec- one else is goofing off. she had sent and B a c k g r o u n d non-enrolled spouses Tribal Secretary ommendation on the feasi- Kotis said that hiring a received. She offered to Investigations and dependents to 150. (Patricia Hoeft) or bility of continuing to solid, hard-working staff pay for her personal mes- Peril Huff, own land parcels in the should mean that a small sages, and told Kotis, “I Department, Gaming May 12, 2009. state of New York and for Legislative business will have few want to let you know I’m * To obtain a copy of the proposed laws or have questions the report due back at the Reference Office at April 8 Business problems with employ- not just wasting your contact Peril Huff at the Legislative Reference Office, via the Norbert Hill Committee meeting. ees spending too much time.” GroupWise [email protected] or call 1-800-236- Motion carried unani- 2214 or 869-4376, or fax 1-920-869-4399. Copies of the Center, 2nd floor or time online or texting. In mously. the few cases where that law are also available on the LOC Website: mail to PO Box 365, Meeting adjourned at www.onloc.oneidanation.org Oneida WI 54155. 4 :2 7 p. m. has happened, Kotis 09A CIP:07A State/National 5/6/09 11:34 PM Page 1 www.kalihwisaks.com CIP May 7, 2009 • (W@=tehlu) 9A

From Page 1A/ Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin Eagle Released Active CIP – Communication Plans has released birds back Submitted by Engineering Department into the wild in Oneida. “We released a red tailed hawk a few years back at the school and it was such a neat experi - ence for us and the stu - dents,” Reed explained. Upon arriving at the Sanctuary last July, the eagle was nursed back to health and was ready to be released by the time winter began, however, it was decided not to release the bird until the weather was warmer and hunting would be easier for the new predator. “It should do real well. It’s a big bird, they’re instinctive hunters, she knows what to do, it’ll just take a little practice to learn to feed herself, but she’s a good weight, she’s been well fed all winter so she has a good fat reserve to tide her through till she figures out how to take care of herself,” Reed said. Reed released the eagle amidst the students and faculty of the Oneida Nation School System following a tobacco burning ceremony. Oneida Nation Elementary school Assistant Principal, Aaron Manders, said the school is honored to have the eagle released from their school. “It ties in nicely with our culture days that start Thursday here at the school,” Manders said. “The eagle is such a sig - nificant part of our cul - ture that it will be a great experience for our stu - dents.” From Page 6A/ Aquash that it be consolidated with an appeal filed in October when Piersol previously dismissed essentially the same charge from a 2003 indictment. The appeals court heard arguments on that appeal April 15. On Tuesday, Jackley and Marshall's lawyer, Dana Hanna, filed a joint motion to continue the case. Graham's lawyer, John Murphy, said he doesn't care if Graham and Marshall are tried togeth - er but that he wanted Graham's case to pro - ceed. “My client has a right to a speedy trial,” he said. But Jackley argued that if Graham is tried on the two remaining counts, there's a risk of him being tried for the same crime twice if the appeals court reinstates the third count. “There are double jeopardy concerns if we move forward,” the pros - ecutor said. Piersol agreed: “That’s my view too.” The judge urged Jackley to get some indi - cation from the 8th Circuit on whether the two remaining counts would stand up, since they also require the gov - ernment to show that either Graham or Aquash had some American Indian blood. Piersol reiterated that if the U.S. ultimately cannot prosecute Graham, the state of South Dakota would have the option. CIP Project Updates continued on next page (10A) 10A CIP:07A State/National 5/6/09 11:35 PM Page 1

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Tenth Annual Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin ride benefits Active CIP – Communication Plans veterans at Submitted by Engineering Department (Continued from page 9A) King Veterans’ Home Appleton, WI – The 10th annual motorcycle ride to benefit the veterans living at the King Veterans’ Home is being held on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 11 a.m. All inter - ested motorcyclists riding all makes of bikes are encouraged to join this effort on behalf of our vet - erans. It is hard to believe, but 10 years have past since the Fox Valley WI Harley Owners Group (FVHOG) first fired up their “big twin” Harley-Davidsons and headed out for King, Wisconsin and the veterans who live there. It was a humble beginning for this annual event. This was a few years before the tragedy of 9/11, but the HOG members wanted the vets to know then, as the riders do again this year, that we have not forgotten their contribution to our free - dom and defense of our way of life. We wanted to say “Thanks”. The concept is a simple one. Proceeds from the ride benefit the recreation fund at King Veterans Home. The recreation fund is totally supported by con - tributions. The Fox Valley WI Harley Owners Group (FVHOG) sponsors the 40- mile ride from Appleton to King, WI. The chapter is sponsored by Harley- Davidson / Buell of Appleton, Inc. Cost is $15 per rider and $10 per passenger. On-site registration will be avail - able from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Advance registration forms are available at Harley-Davidson / Buell of Appleton, Inc., 5322 Clairmont Dr., Appleton, WI 54913, or by calling Dave Wallig at (920) 725–2823. The ride leaves from the American Legion, 3220 W. College Ave., Appleton at 11 a.m., arriving at the Wisconsin Veterans’ Home in King about noon. Grand Chute Police, Waupaca Police and Waupaca County Sheriff's Department are lending assistance to the ride. The American Legion is providing a pancake break - fast. They will be serving from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Cost is $6. The original idea for the fund-raising ride came from FVHOG members Dennis Moore and his wife, Mary. They organized the first ride and will be participat - ing again this year. Dennis was a Navy Corpsman dur - ing the Vietnam War. He was stationed on the island of Guam and took care of service men and women wounded in that conflict. Currently, he is assistant director for the chapter while his wife, Mary, heads up the chapter’s Ladies of Harley group. King Veterans’ Home will be featuring an open house with free admission. The open house includes an antique automobile show, live music, military vehi - cle display, museum tours, free boat rides on the Chain 'O Lakes, food, refresh - ments and other activities. The arrival of the motorcy - cles from Appleton is one of the day's highlights. Others who would sim - ply like to donate can con - tact Dave Wallig at (920) 725-2823. 11A SEOTS:10A SEOTS-QXp 4.1 5/6/09 9:50 PM Page 1 www.kalihwisaks.com SeotS May 7, 2009 • (Tsya=t@k) 11A

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The Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services (SEOTS) staff is here to serve you! SEOTS Mission… Check your Kalihwisaks for SEOTS News once Our mission is to provide for the well-being of On=yote÷a=ka in southeastern Wisconsin; a month or go to www.oneidanation.org click Preserving Our Culture and Environment for the next Seven Generations. on SEOTS for a listing of events. The office is located at: 6820 W. Wedgewood Drive • Ph: (414) 329-4101 (1 Block South of Morgan Avenue) Senior Activity Day is a Hit!

Activities Calendar for the month of June 2009

1 Monday: Oneida Singers, 6:30pm, Bird Rm. 2 Tuesday: Senior Day, 11am–2pm, Free Luncheon, Growing power Tour – Sign up – Free to the first 12 signed up, Bird Rm. 3 Wednesday: LOC meeting (Legislative Operating Committee), 9am, Laws, public Hearings, policies & procedures, Turtle Rm. – Televised 4 Thursday: Special Summer Craft Class, 6:00pm, Every Tuesday for the other entertainment. Photo courtesy of Deb Ushakow Shawl making Class – materials are at your past month, the Seniors That’s not all that we Ushakow, the coordina- donations, dessert and for own cost, Wolf Rm. have gathered for lunch have planned! The tor for Senior Tuesdays. the great sense of humor! and activities. The Seniors have made some “I am especially thankful I’d also like to thank 5 Friday: Seniors love being suggestions which we for all the help of Gloria SEOTS staff for all their Call in meds by 4pm for next together and enjoy each take to heart. Wheelock. Gloria comes suggestions, support and Wednesday pick-up other’s company for a One of the recent com- in every Tuesday for set- help! 8 Monday: morning and afternoon ments was “This is fun!” up, clean-up and brings get together. The mid- “It’s really great to get her wonderful desserts to SEOTS plans are to Oneida Singers, 6:30pm, Bird Rm. morning may start out together!” share. I also would like continue our Tuesday 9 Tuesday: with a warm cup of cof- “I have to say that I’ve to say thank you to the activities as long as the Last day to submit orders for fee or tea, a presentation been having a blast with Senior helpers that have interest continues. So far fruit/vegetable baskets, • elder on health, food, exercise everyone,” says Deb stayed over for clean-up, it is looking Good! Computer Class 10am – 11pm, Space is or just socializing till limited – call to reserve your spot. • lunch. The afternoon Senior Day, 11:00am–2:00pm, continues with bingo, EElders…(55 or better) Luncheon – Surprise! $3 donation playing cards, movies or Join each Tuesday for lunch and fun activities. Meet presentation. music by Ray Krawczyk/ SEOTS crafts. We have also friends or make new friends. If you need transportation, call Beadwork display by Ceil – “making planned some outings, History Live” Bird Rm., • SeOTS Board music sing-a-longs and the office: 414-329-4101 meeting, 6:00pm, Bird Rm. all Tribal members welcome! nd 10 Wednesday: Activities Calendar Starting Monday, June 22 , LOC meeting (Legislative 10aM –3pM… Operating Committee) 9am, Laws, June 2009 Continued… public Hearings –policies & procedures, Kids Club! Turtle Room– Televised • Oneida med 25 Thursday: pick-up. • Seminar: Larry Barton Special Summer Craft Class, 6:00- This year the popular SEOTS youth program – Basics of Investing and 8:00pm, Shawl making Class – materials are will be available for two different age groups retirement planning, 6pm, Turtle Rm. at your own cost or bring your unfinished (7–12,13–17) and expanded to six weeks. 11 Thursday: crafts to work on, Wolf Rm. Events will include: Oneida cultural activi- Special Summer Craft Class, 6:00- 26 Friday: ties, mini-golf, horse back riding, and a trip 8:00pm, Shawl making Class – materials are Distribution of fruit/vegetable bas- to Oneida! Call SEOTS today to sign-up! at your own cost or bring your unfinished kets. Call in meds by 4pm for next Space is limited. crafts to work on, Wolf Rm. Wednesday pick-up Growing power Food Baskets 12 Friday: 29 Monday: Distribution of fruit/vegetable bas- Kids Club (ages 7-12), 10:00am- Friday June 12th and Friday June 26th kets. Call in meds by 4pm for next 3:00pm SEOTS will be a distribution site for fresh Wednesday pick-up Oneida Singers, 6:30pm, Turtle Rm. fruit/vegetable baskets. Baskets must be 15 Monday: 30 Tuesday: ordered and paid for by the Tuesday before the Oneida Singers, 6:30pm, Wolf Rm., Senior Day, 11:00am-2:00pm Cookout – distribution date. Here are the basket options: Oneida elders Visit, 1:00pm. Bring a dish to pass! • Craft Day! Regular Basket: 20–25 lbs., 12–15 varieties 16 Tuesday: Senior Day, 11:00am-2:00pm Luncheon: of fruits/vegetables - $16 potluck Bingo! Bird Rm. Senior Basket: 10–12 lbs., 12–15 varieties 17 Wednesday: of fruits/vegetables – $9 • make and Take rain Barrel NOTicE Elders (55+): If you live in the city of Workshop, 6:00pm, Turtle Rm., • Oneida Van Trip & med pick-up, SEOTS will be clOSEd! Milwaukee area, SEOTS will deliver your Van leaves at 8:00am. food basket to you and pick up your payment! 18 Thursday: Friday • May 22, 2009 Just call SEOTS to place your order: 414-329- Special Summer Craft Class, 6:00- 4101. 8:00pm, Shawl making Class – materials are and Monday, May 25 Wanted: Volunteer Van Driver at your own cost or bring your unfinished in observance of Oneida 5 – 10 hours per week. Must pass driver clear- crafts to work on, Wolf Rm., • Cultural ance and volunteer background check. Heritage Class, 6:00pm, Randy Day and Memorial Day. Cornelius: Strawberry Festival Contact SEOTS 414-329-4101. Fresh Strawberries will be available for all attendees! Turtle Rm. 19 Friday: FFoorr yyoouurr IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn…… Call in meds by 4pm for next Wednesday pick-up Housing Information • Spotted Eagle Inc (414) 342-0706 22 Monday: If you have any questions regarding housing in • Domestic Violence – Milwaukee Women’s Kids Club (ages 7-12), 10:00am- Oneida, please give the Housing Authority a call. Center: (414) 272-5132 3:00pm • Oneida Singers, 6:30pm, Turtle Call 1-800-236-2214 and ask for the Housing • Domestic Violence Task Force Contact person – Rm. Authority and ask to speak with Lisa Vega or Julie Bagwajikwe Madosh (414) 345-8688 23 Tuesday: Cornelius. • Indian Council for the Elderly Meals on Last day to submit orders for Sweat Lodge Monday and Friday –11:30am, 631 N. 19th St. fruit/vegetable baskets, • elder at Redeemer Lutheran Church - First Friday of Women’s Sweat Lodge in the community is held the month at 5pm. phone # (414) 934-8096 Computer Class 10am – 11pm, Space is weekly by a community member. For information limited – call to reserve your spot. • • Indian Community School (414) 525-6100 call 383-7072 and ask for Dona. • American Indian Council on Alcoholism (414) Senior Day, 11:00am–2:00pm, Brown Bag Day Cultural Day! Bird Rm., • SeOTS Information Around The City 671-2200. 211 Impact – Simply call 211 for help with Board meeting, 6:00pm, Turtle Rm. all Would you like to join the SEOTS e- Tribal members welcome! life/food/shelter/health/crisis intervention, etc. Pow Wow AA Group – All Welcome, Thursday’s mail list? 24 Wednesday: - 8:00pM, 1st Baptist Church, 1576 So. 78th You will receive notices and reminders of upcom- Kids Club (ages 13-17), 10:00am- • Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center: (414) ing special events. Call SEOTS today to have your 3:00pm • Oneida med pick-up 383-9526 name and e-mail address added to the list. 12A Family Carnival:10A Family Carnival 5/6/09 9:44 PM Page 1

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Free to headline at Family Carnival on Oneida Nation Museum Saturday Night Due to an illness, Branscombe 2009 Calendar of Events Richmond's performance with his May is limited to 15 people. Saturday, July 18th, band the Renegade All Stars on June Friday, May 8, 5:30- Please RSVP to Sue @ Ongoing 920-869-2768, Free Museum Scavenger 6th at the annual Family Carnival has 7:30pM event. Hunt (Indoor) – Come been canceled. Branscombe is hospi- To honor our mothers, talized in Los Angeles, CA with a non- search for different items we will host a Mother’s found inside the muse- life threatening illness and will be rest- day event, The Roles & June ing for the next few months. Duncan Saturday, June 6, um while you tour! Free Responsibilities of activity with regular Fauer, lead singer for the Bay City Iroquois Women 10:00aM & 2:00pM Rollers who was to perform with Bracelet Making – admission fee. Presenter – Loretta Branscombe and his band has also Design your own Metoxen, Space is limit- been canceled. bracelet with small sized Saturday, July 25th, Micki Free and his band "AMERI- ed to 15 people. Please beads. Space limited to 10:00aM & 2:00pM CAN HORSE” have agreed to per- RSVP to Sue @ 920- first 20 people. 1 hour Paper Basket Making form in Branscombe's place on 869-2768, Free event. classes. $3 materials fee – Make a paper basket Saturday night. Featured band mem- in addition to regular Friday, May 22nd, using some of the actual bers include Drummer Cindy admission fee. 5:30-7:30pM methods in Black Ash Blackman formerly of Lenny Kravitz basket making. Space Presentation: Good Wednesday, June 10th, and bassist Jon Brant Formerly of limited to first 20 peo- Cheap Trick. Mind, Presenter - Dr. 5:30 – 7:30pM Carol Cornelius. Space To honor our fathers, we ple. 1 hour classes. Free will host a Father’s day activity with regular event, Part I: The Roles admission fee and Responsibilities of Iroquois Men, Presenter August – Ron Hill. Space is lim- Saturday, august 1st, ited to 15 people. Please 10:00aM & 2:00pM RSVP to Sue @ 920- Earrings – Make some 869-2768, Free event earrings by stringing Saturday, June 13th, small beads. Space limit- 10:00aM & 2:00pM ed to first 20 people. 1 Paper Clan Animals – hour classes. $3 materi- Learn about the three als fee in addition to reg- Let your night clans, Space limited to ular admission fee. first 20 people, 1 hour Saturday, august 8th, classes. Free activity 10:00aM & 2:00pM with regular admission Coloring Activities – Shine fee Learn how to say colors Wednesday, June 17th, in Oneida and take home 5:30-7:30pM T o coloring sheets of tradi- honor our fathers, we tional scenes. Space lim- will host a Fathers day ited to first 20 people, 1 event, Part II: The Roles hour classes. Free activi- We bring you big-time winning like no place else. & Responsibilities of ty with regular admis- See the jackpots light up across our gaming floor at Iroquois Men sion fee. Presenter – Randy Saturday, august 15th, over 1,200 of the latest action-packed slot machines. Cornelius. Space is lim- 10:00aM & 2:00ç ited to 15 People. Please Yarn Bowls – Make a RSVP to Sue @ 920- yarn bowl using tech- North Star is home to reel slots, video poker and 869-2768. Free event. popular progressives with staggering payouts. niques similar to sweet Saturday, June 20th, grass bowl. Space limit- 10:00aM & 2:00pM ed to first 20 people, 1 Whatever your game, this is where it’s played—and won. Pinch Pots – Join us to hour classes. $3 materi- find out how people als fee in addition to reg- made pots with just their ular admission fee. hands thousands of years Saturday august 22, ago. Space limited to Ongoing Museum first 20 people, 1 hour Scavenger Hunt classes, $3 materials fee (Outdoor) – Come and in addition to regular tour the ground outside admission fee. the museum! Enjoy the Saturday, June 27th, nature trail as you try to 10:00aM & 2:00pM find different plants and Paper Gastowe – Learn animals. Free activity about traditional with regular admission Haudenosaunee head- fee. dresses while you con- Saturday august 29th, struct a paper replica of Ongoing one. Space limited to Free Admission Day! first 20 people, 1 hour classes. Free activity Watch for additional with regular admission postings; there will be fee. more events as the year goes on. July Thursday, July 2, Summer Hours, June 10:30aM – 4:00pM through August Cultural Festival, Tuesday – Saturday ~ Celebrating 30 Years! 9:00aM – 5:00PM Free traditional lunch, social dance, live music, Regular Admission raffles, Museum tours Fee: Adults ~ $2.00 , and much more. Come Children under 17 and join us! Free event. Elders ~ $1.00 Oneida Nation Members ~ Free Saturday, July 11th, 10:00aM & 2:00pM Oneida Nation Museum There’s only one Finger Weaving W892 CTY TK EE Bracelet – Make a sim- De Pere, WI 54115 N o r t h S ta r ple four strand bracelet (920) 869-2768 using traditional tech- www.oneidanation.org/ niques. Space limited to museum/ NorthStarMohicanCasino first 20 people, 1 hour Off Hwy 29 on County Road A t Bowler, WI t 1.800.775.CASINO t northstarcasinoresort.com classes. Free activity all events are open Must be 21 or older to enter casino. North Star Casino management reserves the right to alter or cancel any promotion at any time and without prior notice. with regular admission to the public fee 2B (T#ken) • May 7, 2009 Environment www.kalihwisaks.com Cannery opens their doors during open house

Kali photo/Steven J. Gandy Tsi?kutekhway^he, Oneida’s community cannery held an open house Thursday, April 30th in the Norbert Hill Center cafeteria. Community members are shown touring the upgraded facility. There were door prizes and food was made available along with he ability to learn about other Tsyunhehkw^ components.

Hobart to spray for gypsy moths mid-May, early June Dear Landowner: If you have additional a naturally occurring soil odor until it dries, which early as 5:15 a.m., and Between mid-May and questions or would like bacterium that interacts typically takes 15-30 Q: When will spraying may continue into early early June, planes hired further information, with bacteria in the cater- minutes. You may also occur? afternoon if weather con- by the Wisconsin gypsy please contact your local pillar’s digestive tract to wish to consult your A: Each treatment area ditions allow. Moth Suppression Gypsy Moth Suppression kill gypsy moth caterpil- medical advisor if you will be sprayed once Q: Why do you have to Program will be spraying Coordinator, Barbara lars when they eat it. have a serious condition between mid-May and spray so early and fly your property and near Pichoki at 920-255-1382 ‘Gypchek’ contains a such as these. early June (later in north- so low? your property as part of a or write to Barbara at gypsy moth killing virus ern areas of Wisconsin). A: The high humidity treatment program to N6252 Hwy. 42 Algoma, that kills gypsy moth Q: Does the spray hurt The exact timing and low wind conditions reduce the population of Wi 54201. caterpillars after they other animals? depends on the weather typical of early morning this pest. The planes fly ingest the virus. This A: Btk is harmless to all and growth of the cater- are needed in order to very low, about 50 to 100 Frequently Asked virus affects only gypsy animals except caterpil- pillars. State or Regional assure the insecticide feet above the tree tops. Questions: moths. lars that feed in May. press releases are sent droplets do not evaporate Spraying may begin at Q: Why is spraying However, the planes may out prior to the spray sea- and/or blow away before dawn, and the spray may done? Q: Does the spray hurt frighten pets, horses, or son starting. The public they land on the trees. give off an odor for 15 to A: Gypsy moths feed on people? livestock, so you may can also call a toll-free Program managers also 30 minutes until it dries. the leaves of many trees A: Btk has been used for want to keep them inside telephone number (1- want to minimize the The approximate in residential and forest- more than 30 years for during spraying if possi- 800-642-Moth) in May number of people active boundaries of the treat- ed settings. Their popula- gypsy moth control, and ble. and June to find out during spraying and ment area which your tions can grow to the has undergone thousands where spraying is sched- avoid distracting com- property is in or near are: point that they eat all the of lab and field tests that Q: Will the spray dam- uled to occur the follow- muters with low-flying 50.3 acres in Sec. 14, leaves off of trees, which demonstrate its safety. It age the paint on vehi- ing day. Automatic email planes. Pine Bluff Estates, and can kill trees in some is possible, but very cles? notification of spray We hope this letter Brookwood East, includ- cases. Surveys have unlikely, that people with A: No. However, if you activities is also an addresses your concerns. ing portions of Winding shown that populations severe food allergies or let the spray dry on your option. The emails have Again please feel free to Tr., Sunbeam Ci., Creek of the pest in your area asthma may react to the vehicle for several days, the same message as the contact your local sup- Valley Ct., Gypsy Ln., are large enough to cause spray. If you suffer from you may need to soak it 1-800 number and will pression coordinator for Quiet Ct. and N. Pine extensive damage this such conditions, you with wet cloths for 15 arrive daily during May more information. Tree Rd.; 53 acres in Sec. summer if no action is should take the simple minutes before washing and June until the spray- 13, including portions of taken. The upcoming precaution of closing it, or run it through the ing is complete. Sincerely, Forest Rd., Crooked treatment was prompted your windows and stay- car wash once or twice Subscribe or unsubscribe Mary Smith Creek Rd, and Crooked by the requests of your ing indoors while the (avoiding any wax appli- anytime online: Hobart Clerk/Treasurer Creek Ln. The insecti- community or residents planes are spraying. The cation until the spray http://gypsymoth.wi.gov cide used in your area within your community. spray may give off an residue is removed). . Spraying may begin as will be either ‘Foray’ or ‘Gypchek’. More infor- Q: What insecticides will mation on these insecti- be used? cides is given below. If A: The aerial spray pro- you wish to object to the gram will use a bacterial treatment of the property insecticide called owned or rented by you, ‘Foray’, a brand name for follow the instructions Bacillus thuringiensis below. kurstaki (commonly For your convenience called Btk) or ‘Gypchek’. we’ve included a list of a viral insecticide pro- frequently asked ques- duced by the US Forest tions and their answers. Service. ‘Foray’ contains • Earth Day 2009 • 2009 Day Earth •

Saturday May 9, 2009 Osn&hsa> Lake Near Cultural Heritage – Hwy. 54 to FF (Hillcrest)

9:00 aM… – Opening Prayer, light breakfast, pick up bags, gloves and orange vests

11:00 aM… – Tree Give Away 12:00 Noon… – Lunch • Earth Day 2009 • 1:00 pM… – Entertainment: Dino Tlachac and his Critters of Mystery

For more information, please call ERB at (920) 496-5360 • Earth Day 2009 • 03B Educ:03B Educ 5/6/09 10:14 PM Page 1 www.kalihwisaks.com Education May 7, 2009 • (áhs^) 3B Summer Scholarships Kids Arts and Wellness Camp for Oneida Art and Submitted by through Thursday, Packerland. The cost of parents and community Gabrielle Metoxen 8:30am-3:00pm and the two week camp is members, they will also Oneida Nation Arts Program Friday 8:30am-1:00pm. $15 and includes lunch be able to show off their Music Students (Oneida, WI) – Hey The camp is open to all and snacks. works of art they did dur- Submitted by must be pre-approved by Kids! Would you like to children between the The KIDS ARTS AND ing the camp. Christine Klimmek the Oneida Nation Arts have some old time camp ages of 7 – 12. Children WELLNESS CAMP has This is a collaborative Oneida Nation Arts Program Program. All camps or fun? Perform an old time enrolled in the Kids Arts a qualified team of project within the In addition to the workshops must occur camp skit? Act in a play? and Wellness Camp will artists, fitness specialists, Governmental Services UWGB music and art before September 1, Make both traditional enjoy programming from and a team of young Division of the Tribe. summer camp scholar- 2009, and must be spon- and contemporary art the Oneida Fitness adult counselors. During Registration is limited ships provided to local sored by an established projects? Have fun in the C e n t e r , the week of camp, chil- to 50 kids per camp. For students, the Oneida institution or organiza- sun? Learn about martial Experiential/Outdoor dren will explore and more information or to Nation Arts Program is tion. Instrument rental, arts? And go tree climb- Adventure and. The enjoy many different art receive registration infor- expanding its Dollars for lessons, art supplies, ing? Camp is held at the and wellness activities. mation, please contact Arts Scholarship mileage, meals or any Then come and enjoy Oneida Arts Program On Friday, July 10, dur- Gabrielle at (920) 490- Program to include a lim- other incidentals are the KIDS ARTS AND Cottage and Social ing the lunch hour, the 3834 or check out our ited number of scholar- excluded. For more WELLNESS CAMP, Service/Fitness Complex children will perform a website www.oneidana- ships to Oneida middle information, contact July 6 – 10 Monday on West Point Road and special presentation for tionarts.org and high school students Christine Klimmek via throughout the country. email cklimmek@onei- Parents will be reim- danation.org or call New Competition Will Award $60,000 bursed registration and 920-490-3831. This pro- lab fees for qualified gram is made possible summer art and music through funding from the to Native Writers programs up to $300 per Wisconsin Arts Board Native communities, and October 2009, $60,000 decision-makers. The and the Oneida Tribe of NCAI Partners with camp. To receive the to encourage Native will be distributed among Native Insight reimbursement, the camp Wisconsin. Alaska Federation of Natives' Newest thinkers to go public with three Alaska Native win- Competition will provide their perspectives on the Initiative that ners and three Native Native thinkers a voice in Geneva Wiki to speak challenges and opportu- Hawaiian/Lower 48 win- the national economic Challenges Native nities in our current eco- ners, with opportunities dialogue." on healing power of Thinkers to Share nomic and political land- for their winning essays The competition is Economic & scape. to be published in Native open to Alaska Natives, education Political Insights "The Native Insight journals and magazines Native Hawaiians and Competition originated across the United States. American Indians of all In 2003, the Yurok Tribe, the largest in WASHINGTON-- with a surprise Along with NCAI, AFN ages. 500-1,600 word Indian community, California. essays are due April 28, 2009--The announcement during the is also partnering with September 15, 2009. California's largest and Holding a master's in Alaska Federation of poorest tribe, created public administration, 2008 AFN Convention," the Council for Native Essays must address one Natives (AFN), in part- their own educational she was recently awarded said AFN President Julie Hawaiian Advancement or more of three writing institution: the Klamath the Daniel J. Evans nership with the National Kitka, "A great friend of to reach Native commu- prompts focused on how River Early College of Leadership Award for Congress of American Alaska invited members nities across the nation. the Native community the Redwoods. As found- Innovative Leadership Indians (NCAI), is of the Native community "Overcoming the chal- can support economic ing director of the school, and Public Service. launching a new national to share their fresh ideas lenges currently facing renewal, what it will take Geneva Wiki worked to initiative in the tradition about the challenges and the US economy will for the American econo- ensure that the school not TIME: Check-in and of its successful Alaska opportunities of the cur- require a major shift in my to rebound, and what only educated students in networking: 11:30 a.m. Marketplace rent economic climate in the way our economic the American leadership the classroom, but also Luncheon presentation: Competition. writing - and he volun- system works," said can do to jumpstart prepared them as individ- Noon-1:30 p.m. recovery. Visit Native Insight: teered thousands of his Jackie Johnson Pata, uals poised to help heal Workshop: 1:45-3:30 www.nativeinsight.org the local community. p.m. Thoughts on Recession, own hard-earned dollars Executive Director of (http://www.nativein- Come hear her person- Recovery & Opportunity to seed the pool of award NCAI, "Native commu- sight.org) for more al journey of leading for LOCATION: University is a writing competition money." nities are great resources information about this educational reform with- Club of Milwaukee crafted to tap the wisdom When the competition that remain largely exciting new competi- in her disenfranchised 924 E. Wells St., and ingenuity of our winners are announced in untapped by mainstream tion. community. After lunch, Milwaukee attend a workshop where Complimentary parking Wiki will focus on the is available – Prospect Oneida Benefit for Verda skills necessary for com- Ave. entrance munity-consensus build- Higher ing. COST Lynn House Wiki is the founding $25 Luncheon only Education director of the Klamath $40 Luncheon and 1-800-236-2214 Saturday, May 16 River Early College of workshop $15 Workshop or Parish Hall, Oneida the Redwoods, a commu- only 10:00am – 7:00pm nity-based public charter Seating is limited and 920-869-4333 high school. Located on registration is required. http://www.oneida- Live Music the Yurok reservation, Cancellations are nation.org/highered/ Door Prizes she successfully formal- required no later than 48 Pig Roast ized an educational part- hours before the event. nership of the Yurok Limited scholarships are $8/plate, includes soda or water Tribe, College of the available. Visit leader- Listen to Redwoods- Del Norte, shipcenter.stritch.edu or In March, 2008, Verda was diagnosed with desmoids tumors. The tumors were and the Del Norte call 414-410-4646 for Kalihwiy%se removed in April, but grew back for unknown reasons. County Board of more information. 89.3 WPNE Education. Previously, Ask about our student Verda needs round the clock care for her condition and lives daily with pain. she served as executive and alumni discount. Thursday nights director of the Yurok 10:00pm to Cash donations can be made to the benefit account for Verda House at Bay Bank, 2555 Packerland Dr. midnight Native American Contact Malphais Smith at 920-430-3771 to donate to the benefit event. Trust Scholarship Music The Oneida Trust Scholarship was established as a financial resource to O assist eligible enrolled Oneida Tribal ONEIdA members in securing higher education opportunities. ONEIdA Head Start NATION N The Trust Scholarship is targeted to Is now accepting applications for enrollment applicants who are in need of fulfilling Job Line college entrance requirements in order to for the 2009-2010 school year become official accepted into an accred- 1–800–236–7050 ited post–secondary education institu- Please bring your child's Birth Certificate, Tribal Enrollment, E tion. http://hrd.oneidanaton.org The scholarship can assist with: Immunization records and the Parents Household Income. Required pre–requisite credited classes, Our goal is to service low-income families and children with special post–graduate preparation and admission needs. ONEIdA I exams, such as the GRE, GMAT, LSAT Children must be 3 or 4 years of age by September 1, 2009. You are FACE Program or related preparatory course work. welcome to stop by our Three Sisters or Norbert Hill Center Sites and Family And Child The Trust Committee respectfully Education D request that all recipients of this scholar- pick up an application, or call and we will mail one to you. is a National Literacy ship keep in mind the prospect of return- We Offer based program designed ing to the Oneida Tribe to share their to focus on Native acquired knowledge, experience, and • Free Preschool • Family Literacy American Families. A education. • Creative Curriculum • USDA Approved Meals • Services are provided Applicants must be an enrolled mem- • Family Fun Night • Oneida Language Curriculum for adults and children ber of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of • Parent Education • Family Goal Setting from birth to age 5. Wisconsin, be in academic good standing • Center Base Early (2.0 grade point average for undergradu- • Transportation (for those on route) Childhood Program is ates and 3.0 for graduate students). If you are not sure if your household meets the income guidelines, located in the Turtle The Trust Scholarship is a one–time scholarship School and meets up to $2,500. please call Lisa Aho @ (920)869-4369 or 1-800-236-2214 Mon.– Thurs. from For an application, contact the Higher Education Full Consideration will be given to applications received 8:00–2:30. Office at before May 29, 2009. For more information, 920–869–4033 or 800–236–2214 x 4033. 1.920.869.4634 04B THT:04B THT 5/6/09 10:14 PM Page 1

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Following Johnny Depp’s steps: ONHS students film in Oshkosh The film department bought Pizza for all of us and we ate in the room that was set up for the students’ newscast pro- gram. That was on the inside of the building. Reflections on Earth Day Then we went outside By Leah “Touch My Paw” Pociopa with the outdoor cameras ONHS sophomore and the boom pick up. Earth Day. It should be every day. Brittany showed the The Oneida Thanksgiving Address thanks the Assistant Directors Lupe earth and everything on it, every day, every time it and Shaleesa, how to be is said. the assistant director of Help preserve “Turtle Island.” Here are some “Wakata>skenh<” (I’m tips to help you be environment-friendly: Trying My Best). The Use florescent light bulbs. Assistant Director’s role Turn off lights when you don’t need them or you is 1) to make sure the will not be in the room. THT photo/Doug Reed scene’s number is on the ONHS students prepare to film a scene from “Wakata>skenh<” (I’m Use less water all of the time. (Shower time less clapper board, 2) make than six minutes.) Don’t leave the water on while Trying My Best) at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. sure the sound is rolling, you brush your teeth. Use cold water whenever By Doug Reed Counard, Shalessa Bradley, and Coleman. and 3) make sure the possible. Turn down your water heater. Reuse ONHS senior Danforth, Jade Doxtater, The director, Eli, went extras were in place. water bottles any time possible. On May 4 twenty-two Bradley Granquist, into the control booth Wendell held the audio Create a compost pile. ONHS students and three Maria Guerra, Richard and the acting floor boom and was getting Buy plastics that can be recycled, no matter what staff members went to Guyette, Paul Gutierrez, director, Maria, was on tired of holding it high. it is! the University of Guadalupe Martinez, the acting set to feed The last shot was taken Plant as many trees as you can!!!! Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Sara Melchert, Eli directions to Eli. The outside in the courtyard RECYLE at all times. You can make a big dif- Also with the Oneida Ninham, Kanani Nunies, control booth had of the UW-O. The extras ference just by not being lazy. group was Chris Powless Ululani Ninies, Eldon Wendell operating the behind the action were There are tons of things you can do to help your as well as staff members Powless, Doug Reed, sound control; Eli who Eldon, Paul, Kanani, health and environment. Lynn Adrian and Cindy Coleman Stevens, was telling which camera Colleen, Chelsey, Tinea, Don’t say that no one ever told you about how Thomas. Brandon White, and shot was to be viewed on Richard, Bradley, Jade, bad the environment has gotten, it just didn’t get At Oshkosh, we were Louis White. what looked like a giant Brandon, Shaleesa and like this in one day or overnight. met by Troy Perkins who When we first walked plasma screen with dif- Sara. Look around you. It took time to really pollute is the Film, Radio, and into the film building, the ferent camera shots on it. We took a walk the earth. Let’s save what’s left of it. Television Department lights and cameras were On the floor, Destinee, through the radio depart- To learn even more about how you can “Go head. Troy’s students set up. Students were Paul, and Michael were ment with Randall Green,” look it up on the internet. were there also to help. asked to run around to operating the cameras. Davidson who said that Students on the trip put everything in place Ululani played “Marty” he takes music from any- were Michael Arce, for the scene: bookshelf, and Louis White played one, even garage bands, Tinea Bailey, Chelsea lamps, couch, two chairs “Brandon.” They shot that bring their music to THT Crew looks Cornelius, Colleen and carpet. The “Set the scene over and over them. They don’t play Cornelius, Wendel Team” put the props on until they had the scene the hits. They had vinyl Cornelius, Destiny the set: Richard, perfect. records that looked pretty back and forward old. The Best Thing before. This Year Thanks to some letters By Garrett Miller by some staff members ONHS “Spruces Up” NHC Grounds ONHS senior and an appeal to the By Thunderhawk The best thing that WIAA, I was okayed to Times staff happened to me this play. My basketball season It wasn’t officially school year was when I got a 4.0 GPA. I never was fun because I love “Earth Week” or “Earth thought I would get a 4.0 the game. Day,” but ONHS stu- in high school. dents and staff spent Now, I am valedictori- Summer is about thirty minutes an for my class. Getting Nearer picking up litter from I do not want to speak By Desty Garrett, at graduation. I hate Oneida’s Norbert Hill ONHS sophomore speaking to a big crowd. Center grounds on I hate waking up all So, 4.0 is the best night, then waking up Wednesday, April 29. thing that happened to again to walk to the day “Earth Day isn’t just me. Speaking at gradua- care to come to school, to one day,” said student tion is not. do stupid work that I Leah Pociopa. “It is barely credit for. I would every day.” The Best Thing rather wake up all night, By Cory Hill not pay the day care and A sugar maple tree ONHS senior stay home with my was also planted on the The best thing that daughter. grounds. happened to me this So, I am super happy Both activities had to school year was being that school is almost out qualified to play basket- be postponed from the for summer. ball by the WIAA. I can’t wait to dress week of April 20 due to Transferring in to ONHS my daughter in all kinds April showers and wait- Photo by Becky Anderson as a senior, my eligibility of dresses and cute out- ing for Diggers Hotline. ONHS seniors (l to r) Eldon Powless, Cameron Stevens and was in question even fits and go swimming Garrett Miller contemplate the hole that was dug on the Norbert though I had never and play in the sandbox. Hill Center grounds for the sugar maple tree. played organized sports Thunderhawk Fear, ignorance spreads H1N1 flu rumors and racism Thunderhawk Times By Jaylee Godfrey ed cases. own family at risk. to other countries? Are enough, even pigs are Staff | Semester II ONHS sophomore As if this epidemic People are dying as the we at fault for those? No, being slaughtered! 2008-’09 School Year The Swine Flu has hit wasn’t bad enough, some CDC rushes to fix the because we take as many People are saying that Editor the states and it is as people are starting to problem. Over 200 cases precautions as we can. swine flu is not only air- close as Brown County. blame it on race! They in the U.S. and the num- But does that mean we Maria Guerra borne, it spreads by eat- If it comes any closer, are saying “no contact” ber is rising. are going to be success- Assistant Editor ing pork. Although there Douglas Reed I’ll be wearing a face with illegal aliens, even Swine flu is causing ful every single time? is no evidence of this, Reporters mask around! Just kid- in restaurants. They are Mexican restaurants to If you think you swine ding! But some people saying Mexicans are be affected; they’re los- 300,000 pigs have been Allison Bailey flu, the symptoms are as are wearing them or they walking germ warfare ing money and fast! killed in Egypt already. Leticia Behringer follows: fever, cough, are staying indoors. weapons, that it would be But it isn’t only Quinn Larock sore throat, body aches, Swine flu may seem As of the afternoon of easy for terrorists to do Mexicans who are swine Garrett Miller headaches, chills, diar- like it is out of control, Monday, May 4, swine this considering Mexico flu and just because it rhea, vomiting, and but not nearly as out of Desty Garret flu has resulted in more is a tourist area. seems to have originated Louis Guerra than 200 confirmed cases But I do not think that in Mexico does not mean fatigue. control as some of these Tyler Pamanet in 30 U.S. states. In any Mexican—or any they are at fault. What As if accusing reactions. Now is not the Leah Pociopa Mexico, there have been other civil human about diseases that start Mexicans to be the root time to panic and spread Carl Tepiew 22 deaths and 568 infect- being—would put their in the states and migrate of this disease isn’t bad rumors. 05B Classified:05B Classified 5/6/09 10:18 PM Page 1 www.kalihwisaks.com Classifieds May 7, 2009 • (Wisk) 5B Call the Kalihwisaks at Mail Submissions to: Oneida’s Best Marketplace! P.O. Box 365 1-800-236-2214 Oneida, WI ext. 4279 to place an ad Buy • Sell • Shop 54155 Do yo have something to sell? try using the Kalihwisaks Classifieds Send your email Public Notice to For a limited time, get three lines of classified ad Kalihwisaks@ Cultural Heritage Tribal Historic Preservation space for FREE Office is seeking any information for Cultural oneidanation.org resources on this parcel, as required for compliance For details call 869-4279 or email ------> with Section 106 36 CFR 800.4 of the National Historic Preservation Act. If you have any knowledge of, or concerns with historic or cultural properties in Notice of Availability this area, please contact the Oneida Cultural Heritage Department Tribal Historic Preservation Officer ask for Corina Burke(920) 496-5386 Project Description: The Oneida Tribe is proposing to develop a site to house the Oneida Veterans of Project Description is a new Home Construction Foreign Wars (V.F.W. Post 7784) and the Oneida site at 23N, R19E, Section 7, also known as N6765 Veterans Department. The proposed site is located on Van Boxtel Road, Oneida WI the Oneida Indian Reservation in Township 23 North, Range 19 East, Section 3, Village of Hobart, in Brown Project Description is a Habitat Restoration project County. It is four miles southwest of Green Bay. at Lancaster Brook off of Hillcrest Drive. Legal Description is T24N, R20E, Section 18. A draft environmental assessment (EA) has been prepared regarding this proposed action in compli- ance with Oneida Environmental Policy (2-13-93B) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The NOtiCe Reward draft EA contains project information, affected envi- Kalihwisaks ronment, project alternatives and consultation letters. Offered Comments were requested from the US Fish & The Oneida Housing Authority is requesting STOLEN DOG Next Wildlife Service regarding possible impacts to endan- sealed bids for the construction of 5 homes in REWARD OFFERED DeADliNe gered wildlife and Oneida Cultural Heritage 2009. Excavating, poured foundations, lumber $$$$$$$$$$$$$ is…Wednesday Department about possible impacts to historic proper- including truss’s and trim, heating, framing, blow Stolen around October 15, 2008 ties. No significant impacts to these resources are in blanket insulation, plumbing, drywall (one Thanksgiving 2008 from @4:30 p.m. package of hanging, finishing and painting) cabi- anticipated and recommendations from these sources the Kelly Lake area, 25 with a nets, windows, and flat concrete. will be followed. miles north of Oneida. publish DAte Brindle chihuahua To the greatest extent feasible, recipients shall of… Need for Project: To consolidate the Oneida V.F.W. puppy thursday give preference in the award of contracts for pro- Post 7784 and the Oneida Veterans Department in an Suspects drove a silver 4 October 23, 2008 appropriate sized building, with adequate parking, jects funded under this part to Indian organiza- dr car possibly Saturn close to Central Oneida. The Oneida Building tions and Indian- owned economic enterprises. with Oneida Nation Questions, please Evaluation Report, dated march 2, 2007, noted that plates. call: 920-869-4277, the 1,820 square foot building currently used by the plans and specs are available at: If you have any informa- 4279, 4280 or 4090 V.F.W. Post at 2980 E. Service Road cannot be eco- 2913 Commissioner St tion, please call or email us at: Oneida,WI. 54155 nomically renovated and recommended that the build- 920-897-3541 [email protected] ing be demolished. Ph.920-869-2227 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Alternatives: The PREFERRED alternative will be and can be picked up on may 7, 2009 to may 21, to develop parcels HB-1312-1 and HB-1312-2 at 2009 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 pm. 2980 E. Service Road to accommodate a structure of approximately 2,700 square feet that will house Sealed bids must be returned by may 29, 2009. V.F.W. Post 7784 and the Oneida Veterans Missing an Issue? Department. The development will include adequate Archived copies of the parking; a portion of Parcel HB-1319, adjoining the development will provide a buffer and be available Kalihwisaks are now available for future expansion. online at: The NO-ACTION alternative will not allow for combining the V.F.W. Post and the Oneida Veterans Oneida Nation www.kalihwisaks.com Department. The building currently used by the Click on the archives tab on the top V.F.W. Post cannot be renovated according to the Job Line 2007 Oneida Building Evaluation Report. side A third option would be to use the existing Senior For a Complete listing of employment of the page. Center (on Riverdale Drive), once the existing tenants are moved into their new facility. The Facilities opportunities call or visit. NOTE: You must have Adobe Acrobat to view management Team (Nov. 2005) recommended long the archived issues that are in PDF file format. term use of the Senior Center to be for the Veterans 1-800-236-7050 Department. The Senior Center is 4,020 square feet, ample for both the V.F.W and Veterans Department. http://hrd.oneidanaton.org This option is not preferred by the veterans whose wish is to retain use of the current site. Oneida Tribe does not discriminate on the On the go or Out of town? Comments & Availability: Interested parties can basis of race, color, national origin, sex, reli- obtain copies of these documents from Oneida Check out the Kali online Environmental, Health & Safety 3759 West mason gion, age or disability. However, individuals Street. Comments regarding the proposed action may of Indian ancestry and veterans will be given at: also be submitted within 30 days of the date of this preference by law in initial employment or NOA. Contact Bill Koonz at (920) 496-5350 or write www.kalihwisaks.com Oneida Environmental Quality Department, PO Box re-employment. 365, Oneida, WI 54155 for additional information. 24 hours a day!

Oneida Public Transit Fares Have You Been Injured? “If the accident was another person’s fault, it does Fare Information: (Listed by order of priority) East Side for Hospital Treatments and other not matter if you do not have your own insurance.” Senior Citizens (55 yrs. & up)$1.00 one way or $1.50 medical Services round trip Everyone will be $3.50 one way or $6.00 Abogados Atty. Joe Recka Recka & Associates 435-0646 Handicap, Disabled $1.00 one way or $1.50 round trip Off Rez to Off Rez $3.50 for everyone round trip Incluido en la lista de Abogados recomendados Adults (19 to 54 yrs.) $1.50 one way por el Consulado medical Appointments work best when sched- Youth (7 yrs. To 19 yrs.) $1.00 one way • Green Bay • Mexicano• Appleton en Chicago • Children 6 yrs. or younger ride free, but must be uled with our department 3 days ahead 435-0646 u 730-0889 accompanied by an older youth or adult. • Medical passes Off Reservation–Up to Fox River, Seymour, are available Sell your home, car, furniture etc... Freedom, & West De Pere on a monthly basis…$40.00 per month Available only between the hours of Place a Classified Ad Here! 9:00Am and 2:00pm • Monthly pass Avail.…$35.00 monthly pass (for (Listed by order of priority) month stated on card only). Senior Citizens (55 yrs. & up)$2.00 one way or $3.00 Call 869-4279 or 869-4280 round trip $1.00 extra if off Rez. Today! Handicap, Disabled $2.00 one way or $3.00 • Punch Passes rates:…$20.00 worth of rides for round trip Adults (19 to 54 yrs.) $2.50 one way $16.00. $10.00 worth of Recka & Associates Youth (7 yrs. To 19 yrs.) $2.00 one way rides for $8.50 Bankruptcy Hours of Operation: pLEASE: Be ready to be picked up at least 15 minutes before your sched- uled time. The drivers will wait two to three minutes, and With us it is hassle free and easy. 6:00Am–9Am Pickup within reservation then they will have to move on to their next pick-up. boundaries only 211 S. Monroe • Please have your money ready when you get on the bus. 9:00Am–2Pm Pickups/Drop-offs outside Green Bay, WI 54301 435-8159 • No eating or drinking of beverages on the vehicles the boundaries • No smoking allowed in the Oneida Public Transit vehicles After 2Pm, up to military Avenue • Please feel free to offer any suggestions that the Oneida Public Transit Send your email to: Thank you for using Oneida Public could improve our services to you. Transit! Our phone number is 833-1658 or 833-1659 [email protected] 06 Good News:06 Good News 5/6/09 10:17 PM Page 1

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9th 1st Takenya Jaydah Wayne Silas Jr. Randi Walking on May 7th Blake On May 5th For 1st place at Eagle on your team 2nd place If you have a birth Gathering of Nations "YOU DID IT!! We trophy. announcement, please send Pow-Wow 2009, Men’s are all so proud of it to the Kalihwisaks Northern Fancy Dance Newspaper, PO Box 365, you and your Oneida WI 54155 or call Champion! accomplishment. Yvonne Kaquatosh at Keep up the great (920) 869-4280 for more information. There is work! NO CHARGE for birth announcements. However, if you would like to include a photo, please send a SASE with your submission. Please include baby’s full (first, middle & last) name, par- Love you, ents (first & last), d.o.b., Mom, Dad, Shane and Love Mom, Dad and Love Mom, Dad, Bubba, weight (lbs. & oz.), all the Grandparents Naleyah length, grandparents Pinky and Peanut (maternal/paternal), sib- lings (first names only). Also, if the baby was given an Indian name, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary please include the correct spelling and meaning. Please include phone May Calendar of Events number where you can be reached during the Love, your family Animal Stories for $10.00 per Green Bay filled, family event. Preschoolers resident or Friends mem- Browse various art day ! Lots of Love from, Monday, May 18 at 1PM ber and $15.00 per non- exhibits, participate in a Mom, Dad, Sister's, Happy Mother’s Children and their resident. Pre-registration silent auction and hands- Brother's, Grandma's, Day Mommy! families can learn all is required by calling on nature crafts, enjoy Grandpa's, Auntie's, about baby animals dur- (920) 391-3671. Space is the sights and sounds of Love, Ashlyn Uncle's, Niece's and ing Animal Stories for limited. the outdoors on a bird Nephew's Preschoolers. Sanctuary walk, visit with staff will read the stories, Morning Bird Walks live animals and enjoy "Over the Meadows," by Saturday, May 9, 16 many educational and John Langstaff and and Wednesday, May fun activities throughout "Animal Babies," by 13, 20, 6:30aM the day. Bobbie Hamnsa. After Bring your binoculars the story, the youngsters to the Sanctuary to get a Evening Bird Walk Engagement Tashina Redhail will participate in a fun view of some birds on Thursday, May 21 at Announcement… for placing 7th place in the Miss Indian World craft project. Cost is $2 the move. Meet at the 6:00PM Pageant out of 25 girls. per Green Bay resident parking lot by the Bring your binoculars or Friends member and Sanctuary Director's to the Sanctuary to get a $3 per non-resident. Pre- house. view of some birds on registration is required Don't forget to bring the move. Meet at the by calling (920) 391- your binoculars and a parking lot by the 3671. field guide. Weather per- Sanctuary Director's mitting. No registration house. Trail Fitness Walk is required. For more Don't forget to bring Tuesdays, May 12, 19, information, call (920) your binoculars, a field 26 at 12:00PM 391-3671. guide and dress for the Walk for fitness on the weather. Weather permit- Sanctuary trail system Third Annual Spring's ting. No registration is led by a Sanctuary Wings Birding and Art required. For more infor- Naturalist. We will walk Festival mation, call (920) 391- for approximately 45 Saturday, May 9 from 3671. minutes over the lunch 9:00aM to 6:00PM For more information, hour at a brisk pace. Join artists, bird lovers visit the Bay Beach Congratulations to Job Well done! Were very proud of you Some uneven terrain, not and nature enthusiasts for Wildlife Sanctuary Web Ricky Torres and Love, the entire family paved. Bring your Spring's Wings Birding site at www.baybeach- Merlene Jordan on pedometer! Cost is & Art Festival, a fun- wildlife.com. their engagement with the blessings of their Good News submis- parents, Richard Laes & sions are accepted Carol Torres and Merlin Mon. - Fri. 8am - Jordan & Ramona Smith. Yokalasha 4:30pm at the Yotsistokwa Kalihwisaks Office on the lower level of 2nd the Norbert Hill Center. Lokawehati (Loki) Green Kalihwisaks Next DeaDliNe is… Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 4:30 p.M. with a Publish Date of… Thursday, May 21, 2009 Questions, please Lots of love, Mom Ally call: 920-869-4277, Lowe, Dad Chandler You are a very 4279, 4280 or 4090 Green, Grandma special girl. or email us at: Jennifer Green, all your Kanolukhwasla, kalihwisaks@onei- aunties and uncles Mom, Dad, Autumn danation.org Tia, Muneca, Sango

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8B (T#kehlu) • May 7, 2009 Stimulus www.kalihwisaks.com Purpose of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) announced by the federal nomic indicators. search by Tribe, state or agency and Oneida has to • Recovery funds are even by congressional submit a grant applica- awarded and distrib- The President has district; you can look up tion to receive the ARRA uted in a prompt, fair, directed federal agencies names of federal contrac- funding, just as with and reasonable man- to take critical steps in tors or other recipients of other federal program ner; implementing the Act. federal dollars and you The White House pub- The purpose of the economy; funding. Other stimulus • The recipients and can also send in com- funding will be made uses of all recovery lished a series of guid- American Recovery and • Save public sector ments, thoughts, ideas, available on a competi- funds are transparent ance memoranda on Reinvestment Act jobs and protect vital questions, and any tive basis, which means to the public, and that April 3, 2009, previous (ARRA) is to create and services; responses you have. preserve jobs, jumpstart Oneida will compete the public benefits of version from February the US economy, and How will the with other governments these funds are 18, and the initial imple- invest in transportation, and organizations for that reported clearly, accu- mentation memorandum The National Congress environmental protec- funding be made portion of ARRA fund- rately, and in a timely issued on February 9, of American Indians tions and other infra- available? ing. Finally, Oneida may manner; which describe these (NCAI) has a website for structure that will pro- Some funding will be receive ARRA funding • Recovery funds are objectives. the Recovery Act with vide long-term economic allocated through federal from the State of used for authorized specific information rele- benefits. agencies, such as Wisconsin through for- purposes and every What does increased vant to stimulus funding Departments of mula and competitive step is taken to pre- transparency and at www.indiancountry- The Recovery Act Education, Health and grant processes. vent instances of accountability of works.org. Oneida will includes measures to Human Services and fraud, waste, error, have an ARRA Stimulus modernize America’s ARRA funding look Energy. Each agency President Obama has and abuse; Information page on the infrastructure, enhance decides who will receive made it clear that every • Projects funded under like? Tribal website with infor- our energy indepen- and how much funding taxpayer dollar spent on the recovery legisla- Each federal agency mation related to the dence, expand education- will be awarded in a pro- the economic recovery tion avoid unneces- has a separate webpage funding we receive. al opportunities, increase gram grant. Sometimes must be subject to sary delays and cost with information related access to health care, the money will go unprecedented levels of overruns; and, to the ARRA funding Also, we continue this provide tax relief, and through an existing for- transparency and • Programs meet spe- posted. Information is special page in the protect those in greatest mula based process and accountability. To ensure cific goals and tar- also available on Kalihwisaks for ARRA need. The Act includes will be allocated to an that, he has identified gets, and contribute to Recovery.gov, and every- information and updates categories to which existing program. The five crucial objectives for improved perfor- one can track where the from the Tribal programs Tribes may be eligible to allocation would be Federal agencies: mance on broad eco- money is going. You can using ARRA funding. access stimulus monies, such as transportation, telecommunications, energy, environment, water, food and nutrition, education and social ser- vices, health, public safe- ty, housing & community development, economic, business and workforce development.

The Act specifies funding for a wide range of federal programs and will increase or extend certain benefits payable under the medicaid, unemployment compen- sation, and nutrition assistance programs. Also, the Act provides funds that will:

• Create a framework for clean, efficient, American energy; • Transform the US economy with science and technology; • Modernize roads, bridges, transit and waterways; • Overhaul education for the 21st Century; • Create jobs and dis- pense tax cuts to make work pay cred- its (useable when fil- ing income tax returns); • Expand access to health care and lower its costs; • Provide assistance to workers hurt by the

Contact: Stay tuned to the next issue… Jennifer Hill-Kelley, Interim Economic Resources Coordinator, For the Oneida Housing Authority info on the [email protected], 920.496.5354 Indian Housing Block Grant funding. They will be the featured article in the… Weblinks… May 21 issue. • White House Recovery website • Wisconsin Office of Recovery and Reinvestment www.Recovery.gov www.recovery.wi.gov/ • National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) www.indiancountryworks.org Country Girls Hope to see you every Thursday at the Oneida Farmers’ Market, this summer! We have a large selection of house plants, flowers, and gift ideas! Also… So, stop by and ‘chill out”, in our cooling station. Have a glass of ice Each week we’ll be collecting water, and don’t forget to see whats new on our ‘Free Table’. non-perishable food for the See you this Summer! local food pantries!

• House Plants Guaranteed • Orders Welcome • Bonnie – 920.833.9754 www.kalihwisaks.com OJS May 7, 2009 • (Tsya=t@k) 7B Oneida Tribal Judicial System Expectations to Serve as a Judicial Officer two (2) years on a four disclosure to the Oneida year term. Once you are Tribal Judicial System. elected, you can take The judicial system your oath of office then has a guiding document run for a full-time posi- that sets forth its training Submitted by Janice tion if any are vacant. expectations for its judi- L. McLester The selection of full-time cial officers. Prior to Lead Judicial Officer, Oneida judicial officers is done hearing cases, the judi- Tribal Judicial System by your peers. The cial officer must attend The purpose of this remaining three (3) full- mandated training as out- article is to inform indi- time positions will not lined in Oneida Tribal viduals who meet the cri- become vacant until the Judicial System’s teria to hold a judicial next election in 2011. Comprehensive Training officer position within Prior to being elected, Plan. The majority of the Tribe’s Judiciary of a background check will mandated training is some of the time com- be completed. As a offered at the National mitments of Judicial member of the judiciary Judicial College in Reno, Officers. This informa- you can not posses a NV with courses ranging tion is not intended to felony. Once you are from one (1) week to two cause despair, but to pro- elected to the position (2) weeks. Two (2) week vide a good understand- you can no longer sit on courses run continuously. ing of the position’s Judicial Officers back row left to right: Leland Wigg-Ninham, any tribal board, commit- Oneida Tribal employ- expectations. tee or commission. The ee’s are required to gain Sandra Skenadore, Anita Barber, Mary Adams, Jennifer Webster, There are eleven judi- reason this rule is in approval from their Stanley Metoxen. Front row: Lois Powless, Winnifred Thomas, cial officers. Of the place is to minimize con- supervisor to utilize their Janice McLester, Jean Webster. eleven positions, there flicts of interests. Many personal/vacation time or are four (4) full-time held on Tuesday, ular positions within the arguments). Most of of the cases filed at the to make arrangements for seats. The June election Wednesday or Thursday tribe in order to sit on a their cases are held in judiciary involve deci- being away from their will be for four (4) seats at 9:00A.M. In addition, judiciary panel during deliberation. A delibera- sions made within the positions in order to ful- on the Judiciary one of most trial deliberations regular work hours. tion is a meeting held to tribe’s system. Being on fill judicial responsibili- which will be for a full- are held during the work Deliberations on the review an original hear- a board, committee or ties, if those responsibili- time position. Three (3) day schedule. Prior Appellate court are usu- ing body decision, to dis- commission outside the ties are scheduled within seats are for a three (3) approval from supervi- ally held at 4:45PM. The cuss its issues, evidence Oneida Tribe is accept- regular work hours. year term and one (1) sors is required for any Appellate court seldom and formulate the deci- able, however requires Trials are normally seat is for the remaining time away from your reg- holds hearings (oral sion. Quarterly Summeries for January - March 2009, Initial Review Rule 9(D) - Criteria Appellate Court Interim Chief Van Boxtel ciplines all occurred affirmed.” to be heard. The for Acceptance: The Decisions and Mr. Stanchik both within a year and for the Appellate Court remand- Initial Review Body shall Mark Stanchik vs. appealed to this appellate same violation. On May Oneida Bingo & ed the case once again accept an appeal for Oneida Police body. At review it was 7, 2008, Mr. Prevost was Casino, Table Games back to OPC for a hear- appellate review if one or Department, Interim found OPC agreed with terminated. He appealed Department vs. Jodi ing that provides notice more of the following Chief Rich Van Boxtel. Interim Chief Van his termination to the Hoffman. Docket No. to all interested parties elements are sufficiently Docket No. 08-AC-021 Boxtel’s analysis of the Area Manager who 08-AC-017, February 27, and an opportunity for all alleged to exist in the & 08-AC-022, January first six just cause factors upheld his termination. 2009. Judicial Officers parties to participate. original hearing body 27, 2009. Judicial of the Oneida Law He then appealed to the Anita F. Barber, Pearl decision by the Appellant Officers Lois Powless, Enforcement Ordinance Oneida Personnel House (pro tem), Lois Judy Cornelius vs. in the Notice of Appeal: Anita F. Barber, Janice L. §37.9-7, however modi- Commission who also Powless, Winnifred L. Oneida Nation (1) A violation of consti- McLester, Winnifred L. fied the termination to a upheld his termination. Thomas and Jennifer Community Library and tutional provisions; Thomas and Jennifer suspension and demotion He appealed the OPC to Webster presiding. This Oneida Human (2) The decision is out- Webster presiding. This based on his record of the Oneida Tribal case was a Resources Department. side the scope of the case was an appeal by service. The appellate Judicial System who Reconsideration request Docket No. 08-AC-026, authority or other- Appellant, Mark body found this determi- affirmed the decision of by Respondent, Jodi March 17, 2009. Judicial wise unlawful; Stanchik of his termina- nation to be arbitrary and the Oneida Personal Hoffman of the Oneida Officers Anita F. Barber, (3) The decision is clear- tion from employment by capricious (an unreason- Commission upholding Tribal Judicial System, Lois Powless, Ernest St. ly erroneous and is Interim Chief Rich Van able action without con- his termination. Appellate Court decision Germaine (pro tem) against the weight of Boxtel for misconduct in sideration or in disregard which reversed the Linda Cornelius and the evidence present- his role in financial of facts or law without a Oneida Personnel Marjorie Stevens. This ed at the hearing impropriety as the determination principle). Rick A. Cornelius vs. Commission decision case arises out of level; Chairman of the Oneida OPC failed explain why Oneida Police overturning her five-day Appellant, Judy (4) The decision is arbi- Housing Authority Board Mr. Stanchik’s record of Commission. Docket suspension. Respondent Cornelius’s application trary and/or capri- of Commissioners. Mr. service out weighed the No. 08-AC-007, failed to meet the recon- for the position of cious; Stanchik appealed to the gravity of the situation, February 10, 2009. sideration criteria of Rule Library Aide in 2005. (5) There is exhibited a Oneida Police the gravity with which Judicial Officers 24, Rules of Appellate After litigation at the procedural irregulari- Commission (OPC) who the OPC agreed, but yet Winnifred L. Thomas, Procedure. Therefore her Trial Court, a panel of ty which would be reduced the discipline to failed to justify overturn- Anita F. Barber, Linda request was denied. pro tem judges granted considered a harmful a six-month suspension ing Interim Chief Van Cornelius-Knipp (pro the Tribe’s summary error that may have without pay and demo- Boxtel’s decision of ter- tem), Janice L. McLester Winnifred L. Thomas judgment motion on the contributed to the tion to patrol officer. In mination. OPC decision and Jennifer Webster pre- vs. James Martin. merits. Appellant final decision, which 2007 the United States overturned, termination siding. This case was an Docket No. 08-AC-024, appealed claiming the if the error had not Department of Housing upheld. appeal of Appellant Rick February 26, 2009. Pro Trial Court was in error occurred, would have had questions concerning Cornelius’ termination Tem Judicial Officers by granting the summary altered the final deci- a 2006 fiscal year audit. Richard Prevost vs. by the Oneida Police Ernest St. Germaine, judgment motion without sion; The Oneida Nation con- Oneida Bingo & Casino, Commission (OPC). The Wendell Askenette, hearing from Appellant. (6) There is a presenta- ducted an internal inves- Employee Services, two reasons for termina- Marianne Higgins, At Appellate review, if tion or introduction tigation which revealed a Lucy Neville. Docket tion involved Mr. Robert Miller and was found the Trial Court of new evidence that pay back agreement No. 08-AC-020, January Cornelius’ failure to ethi- Kimberly Vele presiding. committed a procedural was not available at between Mr. Stanchik 30, 2009. Judicial cally handle money he The issue in this case is irregularity by granting the hearing level and the OHA for Mr. Officers Leland Wigg- wrongly received in his whether the Oneida the motion for summary which, if available, Stanchik’s personal use Ninham, Anita F. Barber, bank account and ques- Personnel Commission’s judgment without the may have altered the of the OHA credit card. Lois Powless, Winnifred tionable testimony given (OPC) remand hearing of benefit of the Appellant’s final decision. A complaint was L. Thomas and Jennifer by Mr. Cornelius before March 24, 2008, where arguments. The order of received by the OPC. Webster presiding. This the OPC. After lengthy Appellant, Winnifred L. the Trial Court was To conserve time and Mr. Stanchik was placed case was an appeal by litigation and a remand Thomas was not noticed vacated and remanded space provided, the on administrative leave. Appellant Richard for a supplemental hear- and as a result did not back for further proceed- Oneida Tribal Judicial The investigation found Prevost of the Oneida ing, the OPC upheld its participate, was fair. ings. System will only put into Mr. Stanchik had used Personnel Commission original decision. The Appellant claims that her print the Initial Review his OHA credit for per- (OPC) decision uphold- Appellate Court affirmed rights to due process Trial Court Decisions which have sonal use and as a result ing his May 7, 2008 ter- the OPC decision to ter- under Tribal law were Decisions been denied. The cases mination for violation of minate Mr. Cornelius’ violated because OPC Interim Chief Van Boxtel Lori Ellis vs. Oneida that have been accepted Oneida Personal Policies employment, stating in held the hearing without terminated Mr. HRD-Benefits and at Initial Review will be and Procedures, Section its decision “Finally, in any notice to her or with- Stanchik’s employment Crawford and Company. published when the final V.D.2. IV. Personal our view, because of the out any opportunity for for violation of Oneida Docket No. 08-TC-099, adjudication has been Actions and Appearance, power vested in law her to participate. All Police Department rules January 12, 2009. entered. j., k., and V.D. 3., enforcement officers Oneida Tribal members prohibiting unbecoming Judicial Officers Mary Accumulated they must be held to a are afforded due process conduct and immoral Adams, Jean M. Webster Disciplinary Actions very high standard of of law, Oneida Denied Initial conduct (OPD SOP 03- and Leland Wigg- Warranting Termination, conduct. The Oneida Constitution, Art. VI. Review Decisions 05-01.004.5.1 and 03-05- Ninham presiding. This b. Mr. Prevost was ter- Police Commission must Due process requires Terry Finder vs. MIS, 01.004.5.2. Mr. Stanchik case arose out of minated on May 7, 2008, have a reasonable both notice and opportu- James Sommerfeldt. appealed to the OPC, Petitioner’s claim against for a pattern of discourte- amount of latitude to nity to be heard by all Docket No. 09-AC-002, who after review con- HRD-Benefits and ous and unprofessional make judgments about interested parties. Since March 3, 2009. Judicial cluded that while he did Crawford and Company, behavior toward fellow the conduct of law Appellant is the party Officers Jennifer engage in serious mis- for the denial of her employees within a year. enforcement officers and whose discipline is the Webster, Anita F. Barber conduct by using the Worker’s Compensation On February 21, 2007 its effect on the justice subject of review, the and Winnifred L. OHA credit card for per- request. Petitioner Mr. Prevost was given a system and public at Appellant is an interested Thomas presiding. In sonal use, his record of claims while she was three day suspension. On large. The Oneida Police party who should have accordance with Rules of service meant that termi- working she injured her September 13, 2007 he Commission’s decision been both noticed and Appellate Procedure, nation from employment back and shoulder by was given a four day sus- to terminate employment given the opportunity to Rule 2(E), Appellant was was not justified and bending and reaching as pension and on was not unreasonable. be heard. The Appellant given five (5) days to modified the termination her job requires. A hearing December 20, 2007, Mr. The decision of the was erroneously exclud- perfect filing and failed to a six-month suspen- Prevost was suspended Oneida Police ed from the process, the to respond. sion and demotion. for five days. These dis- Commission is OPC violated her rights • See 9B, OTS 09B Local1:07A State/National 5/6/09 11:02 PM Page 1 www.kalihwisaks.com Local May 7, 2009 • (W@=tehlu) 9b From Page 6A/OJS continued... Dems ask Justice to probe was held, from testimony Oneida Retail – Michelle pre-trial hearing was Ms. Ellis had a history of King, Area Manager; scheduled, Petitioner back spasms from ten Oneida Purchasing failed to appear. treatment of ‘freedmen’ years ago. Both physi- Department – Thomas J. Respondents appeared By Ben Evens millions of dollars in fed- Calif., led an effort to cians concur that Ms. Walenski Director; Associated Press Writer eral tribal funding for withhold the tribe's fed- Ellis’s condition is a Oneida Indian Preference and requested a motion WASHINGTON (AP) housing, health care and eral funding. In 2007, the degenerative disease and Department – Marjorie to dismiss due to ~ A small group of pow- other services. House voted to take added, any type of move- Stevens Director; for Petitioner’s failure to erful House Democrats Justice Department away some of the ment connected to her alleged violations of the appear. The court grant- has asked the Justice spokesman Andrew Cherokees’ money if they back, over time, will Oneida Indian Preference ed Respondent’s motion Department to investi- Ames said the agency didn’t restore citizenship worsen her condition. Law, purchasing laws to dismiss. gate whether American would “review the letter rights to freedmen. But Therefore, based on the and policies of the Indian tribes are engag- to determine what action, the bill was later amend- evidence provided, the Oneida Tribe, and other ing in modern-day racial if any, is appropriate.” ed, allowing the money court denied Ms. Ellis’ laws of the Oneida Tribe. Division of Land segregation against black Mike Miller, a to continue flowing as claim. Respondents pointed out Management vs. Phillip “freedmen” who are spokesman for the long as a temporary trib- Native Alliance Corp. J. Peters, Jr. Docket No. descendants of former Cherokee Nation, one of al court order giving Rendell Miller vs. received a certification as 08-TC-098, March 26, tribal slaves. the tribes named in the freedmen citizenship Shane John, Oneida an Indian-owned busi- 2009. Judicial Officers The lawmakers, letter, called it “sad but remains in place. Housing Authority. ness until they submitted Mary Adams, Jean M. including House not surprising.” The issue is now in Judiciary Committee “As the Cherokee federal court, and the Docket No. 08-TC-145, their bid for this project Webster and Stanley R. February 16, 2009. and their bid was denied Chairman John Conyers Nation has explained to U.S. government has said Judicial Officers Mary in accordance with 57.6- Webster presiding. This of Michigan and former more than 100 members previously it would wait Adams, Sandra 3. There was no argu- case involves a request civil rights leader John of Congress through for the litigation to be Skenadore and Jean M. ment that a denial notice for the foreclosure of the Lewis of Georgia, say meetings, this issue has resolved before taking Webster presiding. This was sent to Petitioner property located at 3249 five major tribes have never been about race but action on the matter. case involves a request from the Oneida Indian West Mason Street, been systematically only about who is a citi- A similar dispute for a Declaratory Ruling. Preference Department Green Bay, Wisconsin. removing freedmen from zen of an Indian Nation,” occurred in 2000 after their membership or rele- Miller said. the Seminole Nation Rendell Miller, filed a on or about May 19, A pre-trial was sched- Motion for Declaratory 2008. Petitioner had 30 gating them to second- Cherokee and other voted to oust freedmen Ruling to determine if days after receiving that uled, the Petitioner class status without vot- tribes have long argued descendants from its the Americans with denial notice to appeal in appeared, however, ing rights and other bene- that they simply want to tribe. Disability Act is applica- accordance with Chapter Respondent failed to fits. restrict their membership In their letter, the ble to the Oneida Tribe. 57.4-16. Petitioner filed appear. The court record In a letter sent last to blood descendants. Democrats called for On February 11, 2009 the his appeal on September showed Philip Peters Jr., week, they asked Concerns about the Holder to investigate not Attorney General Eric parties submitted a joint 2, 2008, nearly four did in fact receive the treatment of tribal slave just Cherokee and Holder to investigate descendants have been Seminole practices but Stipulation for Dismissal months later. The court court’s summons and the case was dis- found Petitioner’s com- whether the tribes are growing on Capitol Hill also Choctaw, Creek and requesting his appear- missed with prejudice. plaint untimely and dis- violating treaties and in recent years, particu- Chickasaw tribes. They missed this case. All ance at the pre-trial. The breaking the law. larly among the said many “illegal expul- Native Alliance Corp. other issues were consid- Court granted “Over 40 years after Congressional Black sions” date back decades. vs. Oneida Retail, ered moot. Petitioner’s Motion for a enactment of the land- Caucus. Other lawmakers sign- Oneida Purchasing and Default Judgment and mark Civil Rights and The issue heated up ing the letter were Voting Rights Acts, there two years ago when the Watson, Congressional Oneida Indian Beverly S. Doxtator their original foreclosure vs. Oneida HRD- is a place in the United Cherokee Nation voted Black Caucus Preference. Docket No. request against Philip 08-TC-117, February 25, Benefits and Crawford States that African in a ballot initiative to Chairwoman Barbara Peters Jr. 2009. Judicial Officers and Company. Docket Americans cannot vote amend the nation’s con- Lee, D-Calif., House or receive federal bene- stitution to remove about Financial Services Mary Adams, Jean M. No. 09-TC-009, March Webster and Stanley R. Complete copy of the fits as a matter of law,” 2,800 freedmen and other Committee Chairman 11, 2009. Judicial decisions can be the letter says. “They are non-Indians from tribal Barney Frank, D-Mass., Webster presiding. This Officers Mary Adams, case involves a contract obtained at the Oneida called ‘freedmen,’ but rolls. and Rep. Sheila Jackson Jean M. Webster and dispute. On September Tribal Judicial System they are anything but Rep. Diane Watson, D- Lee, D-Texas. 2, 2008 Native Alliance Leland Wigg-Ninham office and can be viewed free.” Corporation LLP, Mike presiding. This case from the Oneida Internet. The lawmakers said Peltier, Vice President arose from the denial of Submitted by Janice L. the tribes’ practices pre- Too MuCh DEbT? Sales and Marketing, her Worker’s McLester. vent the slave descen- filed a complaint against Compensation request. A dants from accessing Free Initial Consultation Attorneys Lewis & Van Sickle, LLC 2149 Velp Ave., Green Bay (Howard) (920) 434-9977 A federally recognized debt relief agency providing bank- ruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code. NCAI's Embassy Tribal Nations in DC a Reality WASHINGTON--May matching the challenge, and 6, 2009~Indian Country's the Chickasaw Nation and dream of a permanent San Manuel Band of embassy for tribal nations in Mission Indians donating Washington, DC recently $100,000 each. became a reality. With the Other tribes that donated help of generous tribal and to the campaign are the individual donations, the Mississippi Band of National Congress of Choctaw Indians, Santo American Indians (NCAI) Domingo Pueblo, Redding through its Embassy of Rancheria, Jamestown Tribal Nations Capital S'Klallam Tribe, Siletz Tribe, Campaign purchased a Little Traverse Bay Band of building last week that will Odawa Indians, Tohono house its offices as well as O'Odham Nation, Red Lake related tribal organizations to Band of Chippewa Indians, enhance its presence in the Ak-Chin Indian Nation’s capital. Community, Central “To have our own home Council Tlingit and Haida in Washington, DC sends the Tribes, Aqua Caliente Band message that tribal nations of Cahuilla Indians, Soboba are serious about working Band of Luiseno Indians, closely with Members of Keweenaw Bay Indian Congress and federal agen- Community, Coeur d'Alene cies on issues important to Tribe, Pakenta Band of Indian Country," said NCAI Nomlaki Indians, Sault Ste. President Joe A. Garcia. "We Marie Tribe of Chippewa are eager to continue our Indians, Sisseton-Wahpeton work on behalf of tribes in Oyate Sioux Tribe, Quileute our new embassy.” Nation, Coquille Indian Five years ago, NCAI ini- Tribe, Oneida Tribe of tiated the Embassy of Tribal Wisconsin, Swinomish Nations Capital Campaign Tribal Community, Seneca with the hopes of owning a Nation, Pakenta Band of building for tribal leaders to Nomlaki Indians, Absentee meet and exchange dialogue Shawnee Tribe, Miami Tribe with federal agencies and of Oklahoma, Coquille other organizations on issues Indian Tribe, Wiyot Tribe- important to Indian Country. Table Bluff Reservation, The Shakopee Yavapai-Apache Nation, Mdewakanton Sioux Hualapai Tribal Nation, Community's $1 million Mescalero Apache, challenge donation to the Confederated Tribes of campaign launched an Umatilla Indian Reservation. extensive contribution out- NCAI also received over a reach with the Fort hundred individual dona- McDowell Yavapai Nation tions. 10B Sports:08A Sports 5/6/09 10:03 PM Page 1

10B (Oye=l$) • May 7, 2009 Sports www.kalihwisaks.com Berner set to join Timberjills By Nate Wisneski Thunderhawks fall Kalihwisaks West DePere senior Danielle Berner has short again in loss never shied away from hard work. That dedica- tion got her to and will be needed at her next stop. Berner will be heading to northern Wisconsin’s Northland College to play Division III basket- ball. Berner was drawn to Northland College for it’s small town feel and academic programs. Her assistant coach also pro- moted the school to her. “My coach was my (junior varsity) coach and when I moved up she moved up with me. She saw potential in me. I told her the stuff I liked to do and she told me about Northland. It was an outdoor type of school and small,” said Berner. The two-year starter at West DePere was tenth in the Bay Conference in rebounding and won the team’s Most Valuable Player award during her senior year. Though she feels she is ready for the Photo courtesy Dennis King Kali Photo/Steven J. Gandy college level she knows Danielle Berner (42) will be taking her phys- The Oneida Thunderhawks lost to Notre Dame Academy at there are areas of her ical style of play to Northland College in home on Wednesday May 6. The T-Hawks fell short by a game she needs to Ashland, Wisconsin next fall. score of 8-14. Thunderhawks player Eddie santiago scored improve. right away,” she said. Danielle was also an four of the goals for the team. “I need to work on Danielle is also feeling integral part of Team The Thunderhawk’s next game is Monday, May 11 in Wausau. shooting and extending the full support of her Wisconsin that took the Their next home game is Thursday, May 14 against De Pere. my range,” she said. “(I family. “For our family, silver medal during the am) expecting to get Danielle will be the first 2008 Indigenous Games. myself in better shape to female athlete to go onto “People said I did really stay on the court longer college. as her parents good. I felt more at home and get more of a con- we are very proud of on that team than I do (at Lacrosse Schedule 2009 nection with my team.” what she is doing with West DePere). I was The 5’6” physical her self. She is proud of lighting it up and was (Home games in bold) power forward also her heritage also, she really on,” she said. expects her ball handling, wants to come back to Northland College is passing and mid-range Oneida and put on some in ashland, Wisconsin May 11: game @ Wausau, 5:30 PM game to benefit her while basketball camps for the and is part of the Upper May 14 – game v. De Pere, 5:00 PM she makes the transition young Oneida girls so Midwest athletic May 16 – two games @ University School, Milwaukee to the faster, more physi- they, too, have something Conference (UMaC). cal college level. “It’s to shoot for when they The Lumberjills won the May 18 – game v. Menasha, 5:30 going to be a faster pace, get older,” said UMaC with a confer- May 21 – game @ Neenah, 5:30 PM a shot clock and I am pre- Danielle’s mother, Teresa ence record of 12-2. pared to start working Berner. Oneida Recreation Summer program registration set for May 13 Birds chirping can allowed) following age groups: only mean one thing, the Fee’s: $5.00 Recreation Oneida Recreation membership, $10.00 • 5 & 6 Year Old Summer Program is Summer Program Fee • 7 & 8 Year Old closely upon us. all Summer Program • 9, 10, 11 Year Old “Be Super-fair” participants must be • 12, 13, 14, 15 Year Old Don’t let your child miss members of Oneida out! Sign Up Now! Recreation, membership Session I Date: Wednesday, May forms can be picked up at June15th–July2 13, 2009 the Civic Center or Session II Location: Civic Center County H. July13th–July31 Time: 9aM until filled This year’s programs Session III (No phone registration is consist of sessions for the August3rd–21

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Check us out online… www.kalihwisaks.com 11B Health:07B Health 5/6/09 9:57 PM Page 1 www.kalihwisaks.com Health May 7, 2009 • (U’skah Yaw^=le 11B ONES students get creative with snack time 15th Annual Spring Fling Submitted by Jill By Dawn Krines Management, Oneida Caelwaerts Glatt Foot Clinic, reflexology, RD Consultant Dietitian Health Promotion/Disease hand massage, probi- The ONES students Prevention, Oneida Community otics, cultural wellness, have been receiving a Health Center Tsyunhehkwa, aro- FREE fresh fruit or veg- The 15th Annual matherapy, spiritual etable morning snack 3-5 Spring Fling Health Fair healing, reiki, “I am times a week provided by was held at the Oneida Moving, I am a grant through the Nation Elementary Learning,” Early Department of Public School on April 8th in Intervention, Wii, Instruction since October celebration of National OCIFS, Oneida Healthy of 2008. Students have Public Health Week. Homes, numerology and had the opportunity to This year’s theme was angel readings, jewelry enjoy new and exotic “yukwal@kw< ayuk- making, Gentle fruits and vegetables waya>tak#nha>,” which Directions for Life and such as mango, star fruit, means “we have chosen hand treatments. kohlrabi, and jicama. it to help us.” Everyone enjoyed the The kitchen and teaching Interactive booths were buffalo sandwiches, pre- staff at ONES has displayed by various pared by Jackie worked hard to make tribal departments and Danforth, and the sure the students have community members. Cannery’s corn berry Photo courtesy of Jill Caelwaerts The event was open to fresh fruits and vegeta- Sitting- Veneicia Smith, Nate Tate, Mesa Stevens, Iyonna Crumble, mush, giveaways from bles every day. all Oneida community the booths, and a chance To demonstrate their Kneeling- Shantel Wilber, Tyler Stevens, Sadie Wilber, Standing- members and employ- to win great door prizes. appreciation of fruits and Ruby John, Heather Stevens ees. Thank you also to all the vegetables during the vegetables. The ONES 1st- Iyonna Crumble Nevada Webster Participants learned departments, programs month of March, art students did an awesome 2nd- Natavia Adams Fifth Grade: about alternative and and community mem- teachers Cindy Thomas job of developing cre- 3rd- M’kenzie Ackley 1st-Shantel Wilber holistic health and heal- bers who hosted booths and Melissa Kohn pro- ative posters. Some of First Grade: 2nd-Tessa Stanton ing methods through and generously donated vided the students with a students really came up 1st –Mesa Stevens 3rd-Yohneh Danforth Oneida Family Fitness prizes. Your expertise variety of nutrition edu- with creative themes. 2nd- Evan Danforth Sixth Grade: yoga demonstrations, brought this year’s cation on the benefits of The posters are still on 3rd- Maliah Jacobs 1st- Ruby John Advanced Pain theme to life. fresh fruits and vegeta- display in the hallways at Second Grade: 2nd-Faith Powless bles. Then the students ONES to display the tal- 1st- Nate Tate 3rd-Nick Metoxen had the opportunity to ent of the students. 2nd – Lindsey Danforth Seventh Grade: make a poster based on At the award ceremo- 3rd- Maria Stands 1st- Tyler Stevens the following criteria: ny on April 9th, 2009 Jill Third Grade: 2nd-Muriel King creative, use of fresh Caelwaerts, Cindy 1st- Veneicia Smith 3rd-Sequoyah Morgan fruits and vegetables, use Thomas, and Melissa 2nd Nyah Yellowbird- Eighth Grade: of Indigenous foods and Kohn handed out the Stevens 3rd-Destiny 1st – Heather Stevens traditional themes, and awards and prizes. Ortiz 2nd- Abby Paprocki promote the benefits of The winners are as fol- Fourth Grade: 3rd – Cayman Berg- eating fresh fruits and lowed: 1st-Sadie Wilber Morales Kindergarten: 2nd-Flossy John3 r d -

Photo courtesy of Dawn Krines Glatt Carol Elm, left, gets a hand massage at the 15th annual Spring Fling

Oneida Employee Health Nursing H1N1 Influenza H1N1 Influenza (formerly known as “swine flu) is a respiratory disease caused by a type of virus that causes reg- ular outbreaks in pigs. The H1N1 strain of the virus has now infected people.

It is probably spread the same way as seasonal flu, by infected people who cough or sneeze. Sometimes people get infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth, nose or eyes,

Infected people may be able to pass the flu to someone else a day before they know they are sick, and up to 7 more days after becoming sick.

Symptoms •Fever •Headache •Sore Throat •Chills •Body Aches •Cough •Fatigue •Runny Nose •Possible diarrhea & vomiting •Potential for developing pneumonia • Flu may worsen other chronic medical conditions

Ways to protect yourself and others: «Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve «Throw the tissue in a waste basket «Stay Home if you are sick don’t infect other people «If you are sick and must go in public - wear a face mask to protect others «Stay away from people who have flu symptoms «Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing «Never touch your nose, mouth or eyes without washing first «Frequently wash your hands «Wipe off common surfaces such as telephones, door knobs, handles, faucets, etc. Questions? Call: Oneida Employee Health Nursing 920-405-4492 or Oneida Community Health Center 920-869-2711 12B (T#ki Yaw^=le) • May 7, 2009 OCIFS www.kalihwisaks.com

Oneida Community Integrated Food Systems The Oneida Food Distribution Program By the OCIFS Coordinator OOneida Food Distribution Program

The Oneida Food Distribution Program opened its doors in the old Oneida tribal bldg. On July 1, 1980. It oper- ated under the umbrella of the Great Lakes Indian Tribal Council (GLITC) until Sept. 30, 1983. It was at that time that the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) was officially activated here in Oneida on Oct 1, 1983 to the present time. The program is admin- istered at the federal OCIFS Photo level by the Food & Staff of the Oneida Food Distribution Program are ready to help people in need Nutrition Service (FNS), help of state, federal, and holds if they meet pro- the Food Stamp Program The average caseload in an agency of the U.S. Oneida nutritionists, as gram eligibility criteria. (SNAP) in the same 2008 was over 600 Department of well as outreach to The prevailing rule of month. clients monthly. In order Agriculture, or USDA as potentially eligible eligibility maintains that Each month, partici- to be an effective pro- we know it. FDPIR is households with infor- low-income American pating households gram, the Food managed locally by mation of the services we Indians, and non-Indian receive a food package to Distribution Program either Indian Tribal provide, and finally, households residing on a help them maintain a continually assesses the Organizations (ITO’s) or referral to other entities reservation, and those nutritionally balanced needs of its participants an agency of a state gov- that can meet needs that Indian households living diet. We offer a nutritious through various surveys ernment. Currently there we in the Food in approved areas near a food package consisting and questionnaires, to are approximately 257 Distribution Program reservation, that contains of fresh fruits and veg- make sure we are tribes receiving benefits cannot satisfy. at least one person, who etables as well as whole- addressing all of our under FDPIR through 98 Our service area is the is a member of a federal- some meat products of requirements. ITO’s and 5 state agen- rural areas of Brown and ly recognized tribe, are frozen ground beef, The Oneida Food cies. Outagamie counties as eligible to participate in chicken, turkey hams, Distribution Program is The agreement to well as those of Door, the Food Distribution and roast beef, and when actively involved and an administer the FDPIR is Kewaunee, and Program. available, ground buffalo integral part of OCIFS between the state agency, Manitowoc. Inside the Those communities and regular hams during (Oneida Community in this case the Oneida reservation boundaries that we cannot service the fall season. We also Integrated Food Nation, and USDA. any eligible household directly are Allouez, De have a full line of canned Systems) originally Therefore, we are can receive our services. Pere, Ashwaubenon, fruits and vegetables in established in 1994. required to operate with- Outside the reservation Appleton, Kaukauna, and addition to an assortment OCIFS was formed to in the USDA guidelines only eligible Indian Grand Chute. of fruit juices, cereals, develop a strong food as well as Oneida poli- households can be ser- Households are certi- and other wholesome infrastructure for the cies & procedures. viced. We cannot service fied based on income and products. Oneida Nation. It The USDA agreement any city or town that has resource standards set up Our food package includes Tsyunhe’hkw^, or contract requires the a population of over by the federal govern- from the USDA is worth Oneida Nation Farms, ITO’s to order, receive, 10,000 with the excep- ment, and must be re-cer- approximately $100 per Apple Orchard, Oneida warehouse, and distrib- tion of Green Bay that is tified as often as neces- person per month, and is Comprehensive Health ute USDA commodities based on a waiver agree- sary, or at a minimum of well balanced in all food Division, Grants Office according to the USDA ment reached with every 12 months. groups. Over the years and Food Pantry. 501 handbook of regula- USDA in 1992. This Households may not par- our caseload has fluctuat- tions. Also to offer nutri- allows our program to ticipate in the Food ed between 400 to 1000 tion education with the service Indian house- Distribution Program and certified participants. Fruit/Veggie Meet and greet with local bison of the Month… SpinachSpinach Departmental Staff Did you know…? Directory Popeye’s addiction to this powerful vegetable For more informa- is due to it being a rich tion regarding the source of iron, calcium, OCIFS programs potassium as well as vit- please contact the amins A, B and C...bu appropriate per- spinach contains oxalic son listed or visit acid which inhibits the us at our website absorption of its iron http://ocifs.oneida and calcium. To improve absorption of these pow- nation.org erful minerals, spinach should be eaten with vit- Oneida Nation amin C-rich foods such as tomatoes, orange juice, Farms or other citrus fruits. • Pat Cornelius at 833-7952 Selection: Oneida Choose crisp, dark-green leaves with fresh fra- grance and no yellowing. If it is pre-bagged, Tsyunhe’hkw^ • Jeff Metoxen at open immediately and remove any rotted leaves. 869-2141 Oneida Food Storage: Distribution Rinse thoroughly and refrigerate for up to 3 • Don Miller at 869- days, wrapped loosely in paper towels inside a plastic bag. Photo courtesy of William Ver Vort 1041 Sixth-grade-students got a chance to get up close with buffalo from Oneida Health Nutrition Benefits: the Oneida Farm during Youth Day on the Farm held Thursday, Center April 23. • Tina Jacobsen at Excellent source of vitamin K, A, C, BG, folate, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, calcium, 869-4899 and potassium. Very good source of dietary Oneida Grants fiber, protein and vitamin E. Oneida Food Distribution Office • Frieda Clary at This green vegetable in a low-fat diet can help Don P. Miller...... ….....…...... …...... Interim Director maintain: Marilyn King...... Client Registration Specialist 869-4263 Joyce Skenandore...... Receptionist Oneida Pantry • Vision Health Leonard “Jamie” Stevens...... Warehouse Assistant • Gary Smith at 869- • A lower risk of some cancers Wilfred Funmaker...... Warehouse Worker 1041 • Strong bones and teeth Randy Denny...... Warehouse Worker