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July 14, 2011 In This Issue… Young athletes shine at Indigenous Games in Milwaukee By Nate Wisneski Kalihwisaks Team Wisconsin host- ed the inaugural U.S. Indigenous Games in Milwaukee, WI July 10 - 14. The games are to be held every two years and featured baseball, basket- ball, softball, golf, Parade - 2A archery, shotgun shoot- Find out who was the ing, track, cross country, best Elvis at the annual and wrestling. Oneida Fourth of July The games brought Parade. together the best Native American youth from across the country to gyms and fields across the city of Milwaukee. Along with sport, cultur- al presentations were held along with tradition- al Native American food and entertainment. As of Tuesday, Team Webster honored - Wisconsin was leading Kali photo/Nate Wisneski 12A the medal count with 42 A Team Wisconsin athlete blurs past spectators as he competes in a Track event Loretta Webster was gold, 29 silver, and 21 at the 2011 U.S. Indigenous Games held in Milwaukee, WI. honored by the First bronze. See page 2B for more photos from the 2011 U.S. Indigenous Games. People’s Fund 39th Annual Oneida Powwow Cultural Festival – 12B Smoke dancers and traditional activities highlighted the Oneida Nation Musuem’s 13th Annual Cultural Festival. Section A Page 2–5A/Local Page 6A/OBC forum Page 7A/Letters Kali photos/Nate Wisneski, Travis Cottrell, & Sadie Wilson Page 8-9A/LOC The 2011 Oneida Powwow featured song, dance, food, and crafts at Page 10A/OFF the Norbert Hill Center in Oneida. The annual event featured dancers Page 11A/State/National from across the country competing for prize money. The powwow ran Page 12A/Local from Thursday, June 30 to Sunday, July 3. Section B Above: The Oneida Veterans begin the Grand March on Page 1B/Lifestyles Saturday, July 2, 2011. Page 2B/NAIG Top Right: A young traditional dancer displays his regalia Page 3B/Education during the Grand March. Page 4B/Classifieds Page 5B/Good News Right: Womanʼs jingle dancers prepare themselves for Page 6-7B/Powwow their competition. Page 8B/Powwow Results Page 9B/Enrollment See pages 6B & 7B for more photos from the Page 10B/Health 2011 Oneida Powwow Page 11B/SOS Page 12B/Culture Day GTC approves wage increase for portion of employees By Nate Wisneski a Secretarial Election sanc- living allowance) or raises improving economic condi- Kalihwisaks tioned by the Bureau of and or bonuses,” said peti- tions have lead to a tribal A raise for a specific Indian Affairs is underway tioner Yvonne Metivier in a economy gaining ground but employee group highlighted and tribal members should letter to the GTC. both the Danforth and the 2011 General Tribal prepare to receive corre- “I ask for the vote of the Barton cautioned more dili- Council (GTC) Semi- spondence to participate in GTC to support our employ- gence is needed to meet bud- Annual Meeting on Monday, the election that will change ees, protect our revenues, get demands. July 4 at the Radisson Hotel the tribal constitution. and compensate employees A report on a casino and Conference Center. A video report updating who have worked harder for expansion plan in the early Just over 1,500 GTC the GTC on the current sta- less to make cost contain- stages of development was members filled the Three tus of the Oakridge Plaza ment successful for all tribal passed with an abundant of Clans Ballroom while work- lease was accepted. members,” she added. comments, concerns and ing through a lengthy agen- Oakridge Plaza is home to With no presentation by recommendations given by da. Quick work was made of Wal-Mart, Festival Foods the OBC the pay increase the GTC. a request to approve meeting along with other businesses. passed easily by a vote of The Oneida Semi-Annual minutes from August 21, The topic of most discus- 889 to 183 with 44 abstain- Report, placed last on the September 18, January 3, sion was a now passed reso- ing. day’s agenda, was accepted February 5, and April 11. lution granting a 75 cent Treasurer Tina Danforth without discussion. Verbal reports on the New wage increase to all employ- along with Chief Financial York land claims negotia- ees making $60,000 or less Officer Larry Barton provid- tions and Tribal Constitution annually. The increase will ed a lengthy and detailed update were approved. take affect in fiscal year synopsis of the tribe’s cur- Oneida Business Committee 2012. rent financial situation dur- Councilwoman (OBC) “For five years, employees ing the Treasurer’s fiscal Melinda Danforth advised have not received a (cost of year 2011 report. Slowly the GTC that preparation for Local www.kalihwisaks.com 2A (T#ken) • July 14, 2011 Annual Oneida Fourth of July Lil’ Miss Oneida completes new royalty Parade enjoys new route Lesette Hill- Waubanascum was The annual Oneida 4th of July crowned the 2011-2012 Parade took place Saturday, July 2 in Lil’ Miss Oneida at the Oneida. The parade themes were annual pageant held at Green Bay Packers and Rocking 50s, the powwow grounds on 60s, or 70s. There was $3700 available July 1, 2011. Hill- in prize money for three categories: Waubanascum was one Float, Vehicle, and Individual. (See of eight competitors for winners below) the Lil’ Miss Oneida The parade did not follow the tradi- crown. Crowning Hill- tional route down Highway 54. Waubanascum Lil’ Miss Instead it began on Path of the Wolf, Oneida completes the traveled down Old Seymour Road to 2011-2012 Oneida Seminary Road. The parade then trav- Royalty. eled down Seminary Road and con- cluded at the Norbert Hill Center. Top: Janice Jourdan handed out candy in her Kali photos/Travis Cottrell Top: Lesette Hill- “Elvis Girl” costume Waubanascum during the parade reacts to hearing Oneida Fourth of her name July parade announced as the new Lil' Miss Left: Larissa Oneida. Cornelius displays her Donald Driver Right: Outgoing Bobble Head cos- Lilʼ Miss Oneida tume as she walks LaRissa beside the Super Shawanokasic Bowl Champions poses for a picture float. with the new Lilʼ Miss Oneida Lesette Hill- Waubanascum 2011 Parade Winners Ruppel discusses role as EPA Tribal Liaison Oneida Business Theme: Green Bay Packers & Committee (OBC) mem- Rocking 50’s , 60’s & 70’s bers and tribal staff met with Environmental Floats Protection Agency (EPA) 1st place: Lee Ann Schuyler “Superbowl Region 5 Tribal Liaison Champs” Jim Ruppel on Thursday 2nd place: The McLester Family “Indian afternoon, July 7. Ruppel American Band Stand” explained his role at the 3rd place: Brad Van Every “Packer Half time EPA. show” “A lot of the tribal reps 4th place: Josie Daehler “Jail House Rock” were saying they wanted 5th place: Oneida Community Vacation Bible someone with a strong School “Jesus Rocks” technical background,” said Ruppel who has Vehicles extensive experience 1st place: Wise Women Gathering Place dealing with water quali- 2nd place: Laura Jahn “Mustang with a Horse ty issues. “I also have a painted on it” background in facilita- 3rd Place: Frank Skenandore “”Gray Packer Car” tion, mediation.” 4th place: Craig VanDenBerg “Packer Guy on The OBC, and Bike” Environmental Division 5th Place: Ike Jordan Director Pat Pelky shared some history of Oneida Kali photo/Dawn Walschinski Individuals with Ruppel, as well as Jim Ruppel of the Environmental Protection Agency, red shirt, met 1st place: Stephanie Muscavitch “Lil Packer some stories of success with Oneida Business Committee members and tribal employees. Trophy Baby” and plans for the future. Ruppel shared his background and learned about Oneidaʼs environ- 2nd place: Ike Jordan “Elvis doing the Hula “We just got an inde- mental improvement efforts. hoop” pendent study from 3rd place: Janice Jourdan “Elvis Girl” (University of 4th place: Emily Johnson “70’s Girl” Wisconsin-Green Bay) To Subscribe… Mail to… 5th place: Aaron Cornelius “AJ Hawk Bobble that this is one of the few priority water sheds in Mailing address: Head” Name: 6th place: Larissa Cornelius “Donald Driver Wisconsin that actually Kalihwisaks Bobble Head” showed improvement ATTN: 7th place: Alex Olszewski “Aaron Rodgers based on the things Address: Yvonne Kaquatosh we’ve been able to do on Bobble Head” P.O. Box 365 the reservation,” said Zip Pelky. Oneida, WI 54155 Enrollment #: Ph. 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