PRESORTED Inside this Sota Sota Per Copy STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE 151st annual Sisseton-Wahpeton Wacipi: Photo scrapbook (See Section 2) PAID WILMOT, SD Grand opening of Sisseton-Wahpeton Veterans Cemetery celebrated last week PERMIT NO. 1 Change service requested Groundbreaking held for SWO justice center construction project Sota Iya Ye Yapi, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279 ¢ Tribal Realty public forum on land acquisition policy changes this week Contents – Time-Dated News/Do Not Delay Enemy Swim Day School recruitment insert inside this week’s Sota Mailed at Wilmot, SD, Monday, July 16, 2018 75 Reminder: Deadline to submit copy for consideration in the Sota is Friday noon Publication of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968
Vol. 49 July - Bdokecokaya Wi - “Middle of Summer” - Anpetu Iyamni - July 18, 2018 No. 29
funding was unavailable. and worsening condition. And, as for many decades, the A ray of hope came a decade Tribe simply “made do” with what later, in 2006. Tribal Chairman it had. Patch leaks from the roof Jerry Flute, Council members, the that brought ceiling tiles down over Reservation Planning Commission inmates’ bunk beds. Re-purpose (RPC) and Law Enforcement Capt. utility rooms to make more space Gary Gaikowski worked with a for offices. Shuffle rooms between Colorado firm – EKM&P, Inc., court services and law enforcement the same firm hired to conduct the needs. Justice Center After all, the jail was still Continued on Page 2 operating, despite its dilapidated
Participating in the groundbreaking are, from left: Renae Aarfor, Sen. Heitkamp’s regional director for southeastern North Dakota; Tribal Attorney Shaun Eastman; Old Agency District Councilman Nippy Owen; Judy Bucklin Vrchota, aide to Senator John Thune; Cody Morsching, aide to ND Rep. Kevin Cramer; Chairman Dave Flute; Jessica Lee, aide to ND Senator John Hoeven; Tyler Lee Tordsen, aide to Senator Mike Rounds; Eric Shepherd, SWO Justice Center Project Manager; and Capt. Gary Gaikowski, SWO Tribal Law Enforcement. Photo by John Heminger. By CD Floro Sota Editor t’s been a long-held dream of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate to build a comprehensive justice center here on the Lake Traverse Reservation. I First, it would serve as Tribal Law Enforcement command center, and a safe, secure detention center for housing inmates. Second, and in stages, comprehensive rehab services would be added. The vision is that no longer would our community members have to be transported far away to be incarcerated and/or treated for addiction and other mental and physical illnesses. Treatment and housing would be available right here, where support of family and friends can happen. After all, the original jail was back then. The court was standing A short-term “fix” was lighting. never meant to be permanent. It was room only, the hallway outside lined discussed, but neither the Tribe nor The long-term “fix,” of constructed in 1974 as “a temporary with people interested in listening as the BIA nor Congress had the will course, and it was discussed, was facility.” well as providing input. to make it happen. The idea did not construction of a safe, secure, new We recall a Congressional There was a litany of appeal to your editor either. Mobile facility to house inmates and law hearing held by Senator Daschle complaints about unsafe housing “jail” cells, similar to metal cargo enforcement offices separate from A view of the first veterans to be in the 1990s in the old Tribal conditions for inmates and shipping containers, would have Tribal Court. interred in the Sisseton-Wahpeton Veterans courtroom. (1996 as I recall.) difficulties faced by officers and been brought in and surrounded A study was conducted, but the Cemetery. Photo by Danielle DeCoteau. Chuck Ward was Chief of Police dispatchers. by barbed wire and “gulag style” will to make it happen faltered as
*Cemetery Grand Opening: It takes a village to raise a child is a great analogy, but in our case, it took a village of all who helped make our Grand Opening/ Cemetery dedication a huge success. I pray I don’t forget anyone but here goes: For the dedication portion: Jerome Renville Sr. & crew who set up the 2 teepees and to Ron Yellow Bear who did the paperwork for the request for us & Jerome Renville Jr. & crew also
Report to Akicita Continued on Page 2 Kit Fox Society honor guard. Photo by John Heminger.
Woodrow W. Keeble American Legion Post 314 honor guard cvarrying the flags at the S-W Veterans Cemetery grand opening. View of the grand opening ceremony at the Sisseton-Wapeton Veterans Cemetery last week. Photo by Tamara St. John. Photo by John Heminger.
Veterans representing many regional American Legion Posts came to share the grand opening celebration. Photo by Danielle Sisseton-Wahpeton Deset Era veterans. Photo by John Heminger. DeCoteau. Page 2 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 18, 2018
Justice Center Continued from Page 1 current study – to provide Council with a comprehensive justice center “master plan.” I remember the coffee table quality color book with designs and illustrations of the “campus.” Present for its unveiling in October were representatives of Planning, Dakotah Pride, Little Voices Group Home, TZTS Alternative School Program, and Drug Court. Everything was included, Tribal Chairman Dave Flute from the police command center, speaking at the justice center detention facility, and a host of groundbreaking. Photo by John community resource offices and Heminger. meeting rooms for rehabilitation. Sigh marking the construction site along Roberts Co. Highway But the EKM&P report was at other options and grant sources, 5 (just east of BIA 700). Groundbreaking for phase one of the not optimistic about funding. as well as asking Congress for comprehensive justice center was held last Thursday afternoon, While funding was found “legislative funding.” July 12. Photo by John Heminger. for site evaluation, the Colorado The overall goal, then as now, is over a year ago when the BIA closed have been done in previous years, firm’s spokesperson Gail Elias said, to provide everything needed right the Tribal jail. that point is moot. What matters is “Dollars to finance the building here, rather than having to send It failed on dozens of points that the Tribe can no longer wait to cannot be found in the BIA budget people away. on the federal government check list fix the problems. until at least fiscal year 2008.” But, as in the mid-1990s, the of what is required for a detention Last Thursday afternoon, “But I am not extremely need was not critical as the Tribe was center to operate. July 12th, the Tribe held a formal optimistic (about the BIA),” she chugging along with an engine that, And we have seen Tribal added in comments to Tribal while running far beyond expected leadership grab the ball and run Justice Center Council. miles, was still running. Continued on Page 3 with it. While this effort should Gail spoke of the need to look All that changed, dramatically,
Report to Akicita Continued from Page 1 Drum group pictured at the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by John Heminger. set up the canopy and chairs for our honored guests. To Wambdi Cook who helped Gabe mow, ensuring it looked perfect. To all the Honor Guards, Tribal, local & out of towners who brought their crew to take part in the dedication - Veterans Honoring Veterans - it doesn’t get much better than that! The Honor Guards were: Desert Era Veterans, Kit Fox Society, American Legion Post #314, Sisseton Otto Quande Renville Post, VFW Post 3342 Sisseton, Am Vets Post #3342, Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Sisseton BIA Superintendent Tribal Veteran Service Am Vets #151 Appleton, MN, Tribal Chairman Dave Flute Russell Hawkins speaks about Officer Geri Opsal, who led the DAV Milbank/Sisseton Post #19, speaking at last Thursday the deeds of Medal of Honor organizing effort, speaks at the VVA NESD Post #1054, Birch- morning's grand opening of the recipient the late Master Sgt. grand opening. Photo by John USAF veteran Randy SD Department of Miller Post #9 Milbank, SD & all Veterans Cemetery. Photo by Woodrow W. Keeble. Photo by Heminger. Reeves, Director of the National Veterans Affairss DirectorLarry the individual Veterans that arrived John Heminger. John Heminger. Cemetery Administration. Photo Zimmerman. Photo by John in uniform - Pidamaya from the by John Heminger. Heminger. bottoms of our hearts. It was such an emotional heart felt dedication all the speakers, drum songs, Pat Schubert singing the National Anthem, stories by the speakers, the attendees, the volley fire & taps and the roll call, something that will never be forgotten. The great speeches by Chairman Flute, Mayor Jaspers, Secretary Zimmerman, Russell Hawkins, Honorable Randy Reeves & the Congressional Offices of Rounds, Thune & Noem. Thanks to Tyler Torsdon, Judy Vrchota and DelRay German for reading the Letter of Congrats. Randy Reeves Judy Bucklin Vrchota, aide shared some great news that he Vietnam Veteran Butch Felix saluting beside the wreath. SD Sisseton Mayor Terry Tyler Tordsen speaking on to Senator Thune, addresses Dept. of State and Tribal Relations photo. brought to our Nation as he so Jaspers, speaking at the behalf of Senator Mike Rounds. the crowd at the cemetery eloquently put but they decided grand opening. Photo by John Photo by John Heminger. grand opening. Photo by John that they will allow us to keep Heminger. Heminger. our grant open and they allocated monies for items on our wish list 12, 2018 in Boston at the 40th of unmet needs. This is truly an Anniversary of the National honor and Delano Renville helped Cemetery Grant Program. There Retired with submitting that list; he was are over 112 National Cemeteries Legion Post 314 instrumental in many aspects of this and out of those we are the 12th Commander One of the grant and I’m very proud to say that tribal cemetery. They filmed our Delano Renville lovely star quilts this being given to us is a testament area and the entire Grand Opening/ receives this created by Diantha of his hard work and dedication to Dedication as well as getting shots star quilt. Gott, presented ensure our Nations Heros have a of all the Honor Guards, they also Photo by John at last Thursday's resting place that their families can selected 5 people whom they did Heminger. Sisseton-Wahpeton come & visit … after all they earned interviews with that will be part Veterans Cemetery it by serving our Great Nation. The of the documentary. We will be groundbreaking. other big news that we had was given a link as well as CDs for our Diantha based the that a film crew was sent to us the archives of which I will share with design on tiles on the day prior to the Grand Opening; all of you. The meal that followed wall of the committal shelter. Photo by John there were 7-8, some from New was catered by Dakota Magic NCA Director Heminger. York and some from Minneapolis. Casino, and the dream team came Reeves receives The reason this was wonderful down and worked their magic this star quilt. was that we were selected as 1 of again. The tables and area were Photo by John 2 cemeteries under the National decorated by Vanessa Carlson & Heminger. Cemetery Grant Program that was selected to have a documentary Report to Akicita Continued on Page 4 filmed to be showcased on August
The drum group pictured at the grand opening. Photo by John Another view of the grand opening ceremony last Thursday morning. Photo by Tamara St. John. Heminger. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 18, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 3 No one gossips about other people’s secret virtues. - For submission deadlines and other information, Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970) see below: Home is where the heart is, so your real home’s Except for holidays copy to be considered for in your chest. - Joss Whedon, Zack Whedon, Maurissa publication – news, advertising, editorial opinion letters, Tancharoen, and Jed Whedon, Dr. Horrible’s Sing etc. – is to be submitted to: Sota, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, Along Blog, 2008 SD 57279 by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. 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And that So, here is where we are. see political power slipping out of the hands of the average citizen and into the hands of a handful of super-rich Justice Center people.” Continued from Page 2 $18 million has been appropriated Groundbreaking accomplished. As The Hollywood Reporter outlines: in the latest budget for the BIA Commitment demonstrated. The central point is crystal clear: Since Citizens United, anything goes where elections are concerned, and groundbreaking for phase one of the detention center construction fund. Next step: holding the BIA the practitioners of shadowy politics are so skilled at covering their tracks that it’s becoming increasingly difficult, justice center. What we are waiting for, is how accountable to provide support and sometimes impossible, to identify who’s backing whom. Dark Money effectively pinpoints how the smear Those present and taking part the BIA divides that money among for building this first phase, the campaigns function in an election; they paint with a wide brush, are often misleading or outright lies and often in the groundbreaking ceremony tribes needing new jails. Sisseton-Wahpeton detention show up just days before voting, leaving the accused no time to respond or identify who is making the wild claims. were: Tribal Chairman Dave Flute; The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate facility, to replace the old jail that The film focuses on Montana, which instituted some of the country’s strictest campaign finance rules after Old Agency District Councilman Tribe is on that list along with the it neglected and, eventually, shut copper barons bought off politicians and destroyed large portions of the state’s land during the early 20th century. Nippy Owen; Tribal Attorney Shaun Blackfeet and Mescalero Apache down. After the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling, Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock—who’s now the governor— Eastman; Eric Shepherd, SWO tribes. Watch to see what the BIA tried, but ultimately failed, to prevent the decision from affecting the state. Justice Center Project Manager; We’ve been informed that does. Despite that disappointment, Reed is optimistic about “bottom up” efforts to change campaign finance rules Capt. Gary Gaikowski, SWO Tribal the other tribes are seeking funds That will determine what and the role that her film can play in unveiling how the secretive web of corporate-funded groups is undermining Law Enforcement; Judy Bucklin for local community jails, while comes next, and how quickly this American politics. Vrchota, aide to Senator John Sisseton-Wahpeton is seeking a first phase is undertaken. “I think awareness of this is spreading. I see it taking root, and I see state legislators who are starting to focus Thune; Tyler Lee Tordsen, aide to regional facility. Being a regional Watch for updates. on this a bit more,” she says. “One of the things I hope our film does is raise awareness with the public that they Senator Mike Rounds; Renae Aarfor, facility would bring in revenue to Project Manager Eric can talk about this issue and hold their elected officials accountable. And make sure that they know that people are Sen. Heitkamp’s regional director help with operating costs; it would Shepherd announced on a recent paying attention and they’re voting on this well.” for southeastern North Dakota; also benefit other regional tribes by KXSW SWO Planning Show that Dark Money is scheduled to be screened at select theaters throughout the country for the rest of the summer. Cody Morsching, aide to ND Rep. providing housing for their inmates information will be shared regularly (Editor’s note: Look around, see devastating consequences of following the lead of powerful international Kevin Cramer; and Jessica Lee, aide closer than other jails. It will also concerning the justice center corporations instead of rational, science-based policy for the common good of all people, the land, the water … all to ND Senator John Hoeven. cost more to build than a single project. There will be, he said, a life.) The ceremony demonstrates community facility. public web page. Tribal leaders’ commitment to this vision – no longer something that can stay on a “wish list” but a necessity. Not only does it show commitment by Tribal Chairman Dave Flute and Council, but the The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate to submit written comment. groundbreaking also demonstrates Realty Department is calling Oyate When: Tuesday July 17, 2018 a shared commitment by to come to a public forum on “land 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Congressional delegates. The acquisition/exchange/partitions” this Where: Tribal Elderly presence of aides to our South Readers are invited to save the second section Again, please see John’s photos from this event. Tuesday, July 17th. 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*Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 Doc Wanna, Commander Phone:# elders. Press 1 for Veterans. 698-3299 / Desert Era Veterans This is a shout out to all the *Make the Connection: 1-888- - Jesse Chanku, Commander 1-605- elders who wish to continue to go to 823-7458 (inspiring stories about 956-0197: Geri Opsal, TVSO 698- Walmart and the families of elders. Veterans). 3388 or 268-0502. GABE: 1-605- Election time is coming up. Contact information: American 419-1007 - PLEASE SCHEDULE Maybe it’s time to elect a whole Services Monday for Giala Mae Redday. Legion Post #314 Woodrow Wilson IN ADVANCE AT LEAST 5-7 new Chairperson and Council Gordon is survived by his children, Gordon Honor Guard: Clayton Ellingson, DAYS AS HE MAY BE BOOKED. persons. Gordon Redday Sr. Reginald Redday Jr., Marsha Redday, Roxane Redday, Commander 1-605-924-1266 / Have a great and safe week. Elect a new Chairperson and Gordon Reginald Redday Sr., Angela Redday; 24 grandchildren; 8 Vietnam Veterans Kit Fox Society - Geri Opsal, TVSO. Councilpersons that will actually “Hehake Gi” (Brown Elk), age 79, of great-grandchildren; brothers, Dennis listen to the elders concerns and Sisseton, South Dakota, journeyed W. Redday Sr., Howard L. Redday opinions and not dishonor them by to the Spirit World on Thursday, July Jr., Morgan L. (Darleen) Redday ignoring them as present Chairman 12, 2018. Sr., Emmett G. Redday (Annette and Council do. He was born on August 29, Heironimus), LeRoy R. Redday; sisters, Elect a new Chairperson 1938 in Sisseton, South Dakota, Phyllis Redday, Maxine Redday Renville and Councilpersons who won’t the son of Howard and Josephine (Darrel), Brenda Redday, Betty Redday violate the elders rights as present (Bigtalk) Redday. Dwarf (Clayton), Bonita J. Redday It’s been seven months since discrimination against the elders by Chairman and Council do. Gordon graduated from Sisseton Wilson (Glenn), Maria B. Redday Chairman Flute and Tribal Council letting the Enemy Swim District A new Chairperson and new High School and furthered his Decoteau (Brian); and many nieces, forced the elders to use their gift choose between the Tribal store Council that will give the elders education at Dakota Business College nephews, family and friends. cards at the Tribal grocery store and and Hy-Vee while forcing the other back their right to choose. in Fargo, North Dakota. Honorary casket bearers are disrespected them by not consulting elders to use their gift cards at the It’s said that Indian tribes Gordon proudly served in Solomon Harvey Quinn, Wambdi Gill with them first. Tribal store and allowing out of the respect their elders and value their the United States Army, entering and Raven Phillbrick, Marvin Strong And despite the elders’ area elders to go to Walmart while opinions, so, think about it, people, on August 18, 1961 and was III, Erik DuMarce, Lucy and Mick opinions on why they wanted to forcing the other elders to go to the do you really want to re-elect a honorably discharged on May 26, Kjarr, Ron “Yellow Bear” Spence, Darryl continue to go to Walmart and Tribal store with their gift cards. Chairman and Council that treats 1964 achieving the rank of Corporal. During his time Renville Sr., Fred Ducheneaus, Anthony asked Chairman Flute to reconsider I don’t know about you, but its elderly so badly, or elect a new in the Army, he studied artillery and was stationed at St. John, Jared Redday, and Jim Phillbrick. their decision to send the elders to that sounds like discrimination to Chairman and Council, one that Fort Richardson, Alaska. He was a U.S. Army Artillery Casket bearers are David Bird, Derrick Redday, the Tribal grocery store with their me. will hopefully uphold the Sisseton- Vietnam Era Veteran. Gordon enjoyed his time serving Mike Redday, Howard Redday III, Roger Redday Jr., gift cards they dishonor the elders You know, if Tribal Council is Wahpeton Sioux Tribe’s respect and his country and enjoyed telling his family and friends Wesley Redday, Robert Renville Sr. and Chris Wilson. by ignoring them and forcing the going to make a motion to force all commitment to its elders. his memories. Funeral services for Gordon Redday Sr. will be elders to go to the Tribal store. the elders to use their gift cards at Jim Philbrick, Elder. Gordon was a member of the EMTMVO for held Monday, July 16th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Then they commit the Tribal store, then it should be all IHS for many years, active member and past Vice Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Community Center in Old Commander of the American Legion Post 314, Native Agency Village, South Dakota. Morgan Redday Sr. and Gerald Heminger Jr. will officiate. I still find it strange that American Veterans Association, and was an ordained we do not have Voting Rights elder at Goodwill Indian Presbyterian Church. A wake will be held on Saturday evening at the Community Center in Agency Village, South Dakota. Tribally living off the Reservation Gordon enjoyed attending Powwows and seeing by Absentee Ballot should we not his friends, driving around, riding motorcycles, and An all-night wake was held Sunday, July 15, 2018 beginning at 7:00 PM at the Community Center in be in the Military, hospital, or telling stories. He was a talented self-taught artist who incarcerated. Old Agency Village, South Dakota. Time is once again upon us as ballot. knew the story and meaning behind everything he saw Yes the Tribe’s Constitution is a Interment with Military Rites will be held SWST-LTR Tribal Members to cast Regardless of what others out or made. He was also a knowledgeable teacher who bit older than I – yet, not much has Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sisseton- our votes. there are trying to terminate … helped others assisted with the Sisseton Wahpeton changed in voting rights for those Wahpeton Veterans Cemetery in Sisseton, South Previously, I asked those living about the US Constitution, those Dakota Language Dictionary. Gordon had a great sense of us residing off the Reservation … Dakota. on the Reservation to petition (for) of us Tribal members who do live of humor and could find joy in any situation. a Constitutional violation from the Serving the family is Chilson Funeral Home Tribal members to sign up Tribal off the Reservation do have voting He was preceded in death by his wife, Noreen Tribe. in Winsted, Minnesota. 320-485-4447. www. members living off the Reservation rights for federal and state elections (Many Deeds) Redday; son, Dezmond Redday; parents, Thank you. chilsonfuneralhome.com. for voting rights … by absentee constitutionally. Howard and Josephine Redday; brothers, Roger Redday Laura J. White. Sr., Floyd Redday Sr., Darren Joseph Redday; and sister, for on-line registration. Registration Report to Akicita will have our 5th Bataan Memorial participate. If you want to take a deadline is Thursday, July 19, 2018. Continued from Page 2 March next year, always the Friday guest (son, daughter, grandchild the The training will be provided of the pow wow weekend, keep it in reason is that the stories are passed in partnership with the Small Shobe; it was so beautiful and felt mind. down to the generations), they only GROW South Dakota will be to 12:00 noon at the Lake Region Business Administration. like a banquet from a ballroom. *Veteran Honor Flight: The have to pay 750.00 for whole trip. hosting a free workshop on Tuesday, Business Center conference room, GROW South Dakota is Pidamaya to the ladies they sure ND Native Veteran Honor Flight There will be 4 medical persons July 24, titled “QuickBooks: Basics” 1209 Main Street, in Webster. a non-profit agency based in made us look good! Diantha Larson, Committee had their latest meeting (Doctors, Nurses) on the flight and in Webster. Kelly Weaver with It is free and open to both Sisseton, South Dakota serving Tribal Member made the star quilt up at DMC on June 21, 2018. It one for each bus in Washington, the Small Business Development small and large-sized businesses. over 10,000 annually through that duplicated our tile work in the was reported by the President of the DC. It’s an amazing experience. If Center is a Certified QuickBooks To pre-register for the event housing, community and economic committal shelter that we gifted committee, Richard Marcelles, that you have Netflix, watch “Honor Instructor and will be conducting please contact: Melissa Waldner, development. to the Under Secretary Reeves, there is enough funding now for a Flight, the Movie.” It will give you the workshop. Also, Kelly will be on 605-345-3159, [email protected] For more information about he said he will cherish it always, chartered trip. Michael Schreiner an idea what the experience is like. hand for questions. or Olivia Lone, 605-345-4668, the Workshop call (605) 626-2565. our beautiful wreath was made by and I went to the meeting and The first flight will have 80 Veterans Check in time will begin [email protected]. GROW South Dakota is an equal Sisseton Flower Shop. Thank you brought back applications for those total and up to 25 guests. If you at 8:45 a.m. with the workshop Or visit drafted - https://goo. opportunity lender, employer and to everyone who took pictures and that may be interested in going on interested please contact me, I have starting at 9:00 a.m. and continuing gl/forms/r4R0N5LwK57NSsK03 provider. documented this also. We are very this trip. The order of priority is: the applications in my office. I proud of the cemetery and will keep WWII, Korean, Vietnam, and Gulf, have 4 interested veterans I want to undiscovered bands in the country” it up to National standards always. all others. There is no cost for this reiterate this is for all veterans - they and CCM Magazine raved of the Pidamaya - forever grateful! flight, only if you want to purchase want to ensure this flight is full so “tight-knit harmonies and rousing *4th Bataan Memorial March: souvenirs. The trip is 36 hours long, they have asked me to please recruit choruses” that are found on their We had a great turnout, the weather 8AM to 8PM the next night. It’s for interested Veterans to go on this. debut album that allows any listener treated us good and it did not rain. ALL veterans whether your combat It is a total of 36 hours out of your to “connect with their honesty and We want to thank everyone who or not. The chartered flight will be life and the memories will last you “Out of the Dust,” a Nashville- and remarriage is woven deep into emotional delivery.” participated and to our Honor from Fargo, ND to Regan National a lifetime, and you will receive a based recording artist, will be giving the fabric of their music, and it is Their single “All That I’m Guards thank you for making this Airport, Washington DC. Some of commemorative jacket of this honor a free concert at Zion Community one that has been shared all over the Made For” has had success on radio a great memorial event. It was our the sights we will visit will be the flight! Church in Wilmot, SD, Monday, world through outlets such as Fox stations across the nation as well as 4th year and every year it’s just as Arlington National Cemetery, Iwo *TAPS: To the family of July 30 at 7 p.m. News, The 700 Club, and Family in the UK and Canada. exciting. Thank you to OEP, Fish Jima Memorial FDR Memorial, Gordon Redday, US Army Veteran The husband and wife duo Life Today. The public is invited to attend & Wildlife Department for the use National Archives, Lincoln who made his journey 12 July 2018. Chris and Stephanie Teague have The passion they share is to this donation-based tour. Attendees of the use of the side-by-sides for Memorial, Korean Memorial, His burial will be at our Sisseton- been making their way around the tell of God’s beautiful and majestic may make a donation at the those that cannot make the full walk Vietnam Memorial, WWII Wahpeton Sioux Veterans Cemetery country this summer giving house redemption through music that is conclusion of the concert to support and to Tom Wilson who is always Memorial , Driving Tour of DC on Monday 16 July 2018 @ 10AM. and church concerts with their pop stirring, thoughtful, and uniquely their ministry. Learn more about leading the pack playing great music and a Banquet. You will be treated *GI Bill Info: 1-888-442-4551, folk style music. their own. Out of the Dust at their website, and sharing the community live. We like Royalty should you choose to ask any questions check eligibility! The Teagues’ story of downfall, Worship Leader Magazine outofthedustmusic.com. divorce, and miraculous redemption called them “One of the best Road to Recovery For anyone that has hurts, habits, or unmanageable life issues from substance or alcohol abuse, the Road to Recovery support group is for you. As we make our Journey on the Road to Recovery there are Eight principles based on the Beatitudes 12 Steps and their biblical teaching that will give you the tools to help you live a life free from addiction. Place: Family Life Church, 404 West Hickory (across from the Dollar Store) On Wednesday(s) from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Supper at 6:00pm Adults $3.00, Children eat free. 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Memorial & Giveaway Indianz.com – July 13, 2018 For – Red Fawn Fallis, a citizen of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison Jessa Renae Wilson in connection with a non-fatal & For gun shooting incident during the #NoDAPL protests in North Pete Musil Dakota Fallis pleaded guilty to one Saturday, July 28 2018 count of civil disorder and one count of possession of a firearm and SWO Community Center ammunition by a convicted felon. She admitted she fired a gun three Agency Village, SD times during an October 2016 clash between law enforcement All family and friends are invited to attend. and opponents of the $3.8 billion Dakota Access Pipeline. “Red Fawn is a political prisoner. She stood up for justice, against environmental genocide, Red Fawn Fallis. Photo: Free Red Fawn encroachment of our land and water,” a support page on Facebook Fallis has been in custody for the decision was made without read. 20 months, but 3 months was taken considering all of the impacts on No one was injured during off because she violated conditions treaty rights, water resources and the the incident, which took place of her pretrial release. According to environment. in Morton County. But the U.S. court records, she went missing for Despite the ruling, the 1,200- Attorney’s Office said Fallis refused nearly an entire day while she was mile pipeline continues to ship orders to move off private property. being held a halfway house. oil through North Dakota, South Fallis was sentenced to 57 The Dakota Access Pipeline Dakota, Iowa and Illinois. And the months for the crime, to be followed became fully operational in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has by 3 years of supervised release. She June 2017 after the Trump yet to produce a revised analysis of will receive 17 months credit for administration approved the the final crossing – it’s now expected time served, so her prison term will final portion in North Dakota. A “no later than August 10,” according run a little over 3 years. federal judge later determined that to a recent court filing.
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Consuming small most health benefits. Remember your immune system, so it can help amounts on a regular basis can to check with your doctor before nip tumors in the bud. What’s more, increase your risk for certain cancers, changing your diet. exercise controls levels of hormones such as breast, as well. 3. Limit Red and Processed that influence cancer risk. Take Action: If you are a By Sonia J. Magat, D.O., Ph.D. Breaking the cycle leading to stress epidemic Meat Take Action: Any amount smoker, quit. If you choose to drink Within the last 2 decades, there has been a entails a change in our lifestyle, good parenting and Food manufacturers add of exercise is better than none. alcohol, don’t consume more than continuous rise in society-wide stress with consequences better communication with others. Some of the means compounds called nitrites to foods Start where you are and build up the recommended daily amount of showing in the worsening of people’s health and well- suggested by Dr. Daniel P. Keating in his book includes: like lunchmeat and hot dogs. They slowly—say, adding a 10-minute alcohol. For men, it is two standard being. A. Early Childhood to adolescence: help with color and fight bacteria walk per week, and working toward drinks per day; for women, it is one Stress related disorders and diseases such as obesity, *Parental responsiveness and secure attachments that make you sick—but nitrites 30 minutes of moderate activity standard drink a day. diabetes, sleep disorders and cardiovascular diseases *Mindful parenting: setting appropriate-age also may contribute to tumor each day. And keep moving, even if Tilt the Odds in Your Favor have also increased. In 2016-2017, there was a 36% boundaries and expectations, promoting resilience. formation. you do receive a cancer diagnosis. Though cancer is the second- increase in anxiety *Strong social Research shows that regularly Exercise both helps to improve your leading cause of death in America, among adults, mainly connections with a eating any amount of processed quality of life during treatment the number of survivors is growing. baby boomers and range of people at meat increases the risk of stomach and helps increase your chances of Even if malignancy alters your millennials. different times during and colorectal cancer. Red meat surviving. agenda, healthy lifestyle choices can In America today, development. (beef, pork, and lamb) also has been 5. Curb Smoking and Drinking help treatments work better and schools report more B. Adulthood linked to colorectal cancer, though Smoking tobacco is ranked as improve your life while you undergo behavioral problems *Regular scientists aren’t quite sure why. the chief cause of cancer worldwide, them. encountered, there is physical activity and Eating more than 18 ounces of red leading to almost 6 million deaths The information provided is less civility in many mindfulness based stress meat per week increases the risk. per year. intended to help you make informed workplaces and people exhibiting increased aggression reduction Take Action: Choose fish, And lung cancer isn’t the only decisions. Consult your physician and tension at home and in public is now normal. *Social support and integration poultry, and beans as your sources malignancy linked to tobacco. before making major changes in Social inequality triggers the stress epidemic. *Reduce workplace stress. Develop a sense of of protein more often than red Toxins from cigarettes can your lifestyle or health care regimen. Factors contributing to social inequality are income, purpose in the tasks we have meat or processed products. And contribute to tumors in your colon 6/5/2018 assets, education and family background. There is *Prenatal care and wage support during maternity cook all meat by baking, broiling, and rectum, kidney and bladder, Provided by United Healthcare income inequality in the U.S. with about 90% of the leave or poaching. Frying, or grilling mouth, and breast, among other Insurance Company. population having less than 50% earned income. There is also a decline in social status among In order to address this stress epidemic, we need the population due to decrease investment in human to understand the sources of stress in the biological and development. A Nobel- prize winning economist, James psychological levels. Heckman reported in 2010 that when children are By Rep. Kristi Noem my nephews, but more often than but it took time to make the The new book by the psychologist, Daniel P. provided early development and learning programs, July 13, 2018 not they’ve embraced the challenge, necessary adjustments. Nonetheless, Keating, (“Born Anxious”, 2017), gives a comprehensive benefits will reduce overall expenditures. For every Never underestimate the power learning resilience, personal the changes made a world of summary of the cycle of stress dysregulation, social dollar invested in high quality comprehensive programs, of your story. That’s typically my responsibility, and compassion for difference. Unfortunately, an inequality and stress epidemic as well as providing there is an equivalent return of 2 to 7 dollars in savings advice when folks ask what they can others. I’m pretty proud of them. estimated 21,000 South Dakotans means of breaking the cycle. to the country. do to influence policy. Just tell your We’ve learned together, as a aren’t even aware they have the Dr. Keating wrote that one biological origin of In Canada, aspects of social support are viewed story. family, how to manage the disease, disease, as it’s easy to cast aside the stress can occur early in life in response to adverse as a “right” rather than public charity. In the US, Each week, dozens of South experiences. A modification occurs in the way that the Americans are fighting to keep Social Security and Dakotans do. genes are expressed called “epigenetic modification” Medicare because they consider these programs as social In some cases, people will share Genes produce and release biochemicals in the body for insurance, not charity, since they have paid for them. how federal policy impacts their jobs specific purposes. In response to stress, the hormone In order to reduce the stress that we and our family or career fields. In other instances, cortisol is released. Once the stress is over, another experience, consider how our choices affect our health they’ll offer up changes that could gene is designed to turn off the output of cortisol. and our children’s development. Encourage resilience create more opportunity. But many However, when epigenetic modification occurs, the and practice mindfulness. Consider what individual times, they’ll talk about a challenge feedback system shuts down and the cortisol release is “rights” are available for opportunities to “thrive” rather their family faces, recognizing that not turned off, producing a build- up of cortisol in the than “struggle” to improve the quality of the social many others likely face the same body resulting in a constant state of stress called stress environment that we live in. obstacle. That was the case when I dysregulation (SDR). Increased cortisol level is toxic to The goal to avoid stress in our lives and reduce met with a juvenile diabetes research most organs, causing diseases/disorders. This SDR can the stress epidemic in our society should begin with advocate this summer. happen at any age, from early childhood to adulthood. ourselves, our family and our social connections and It’s rare to find a family whose What more, this epigenetic modification is passed down ultimately help to promote a healthier and less stressful story hasn’t been touched by to generations. present generation of Americans. diabetes. In South Dakota alone, more than 40,000 people live with the disease, many of whom are children. I had three nephews who were diagnosed young. My nephew Hunter learned he had Type I When thinking about your waist. Fat tissue produces may reduce your cancer risk. diabetes when he was in elementary your day-to-day life, your plans hormones such as estrogen. These 2. Eat More Fruits and Veggies school, and his brother was probably don’t include surgery or hormones promote abnormal cell Fruits and vegetables contain diagnosed a few years later. Another chemotherapy. While no one can growth and are linked to colon high levels of antioxidants, which one of my nephews was just ward off cancer for certain, many cancer. can help keep your body healthy diagnosed a couple years ago. He’s risk factors lie within your control. Take Action: Your doctor and ward off your cancer risk. 17 now. Growing up with juvenile Follow these five steps to help can help you determine your ideal It’s recommended that you fill at diabetes has rarely been easy for defend against the big C. weight. Small changes— including 1. Control Your Weight reducing portion sizes, avoiding About two-thirds of American fried foods and sugary drinks, are considered overweight or obese. consuming plenty of vegetables, or Extra pounds can help increase exercising more—can help make your cancer risk, especially when a big difference. By reaching and the excess weight has settled around maintaining a healthy weight, you Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 18, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 7 symptoms, which include extreme and put patients at the heart of came because people were willing to thirst, itchy skin, increased hunger, the regulatory review process. It tell of the challenges their families unexpected weight loss, or slow- also modernized clinical trials and faced. Your experiences can have healing wounds. Some people also streamlined processes that made it an incredible impact too, so never experience drowsiness or extreme difficult to translate discoveries into underestimate the power of your nausea. If you or someone you love FDA-approved treatments. story. has experienced these signs, it’s Many of these policy changes important to consult a doctor. Even in the short time since my nephews were diagnosed, new information about how to best manage diabetes has surfaced. And more investments are being made into research and biomedical innovation every day. From a policy perspective, we’ve cut some of the burdensome red tape that had made it difficult for innovation to thrive. For instance, in 2016, the 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law. This landmark legislation removed regulatory burdens that slow the pace of scientific advancement
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brother who actually said, “I don’t condition of inactivity. Watching Prairie Doc® most Thursdays at 7 have to exercise or watch what others run down the football field p.m. central on SDPTV and follow I eat anymore since I’m taking won’t improve your vascular health the Prairie Doc® on Facebook and a statin (lipid-lowering drug).” or give you the energy, strength, and YouTube for free and easy access to Indeed, many medicines, herbs, and positive attitude that comes with a the entire Prairie Doc® library. vitamins inappropriately promise walk or a work out. Walk a mile (12 that sort of thing. blocks) a day and see what happens. In fact, there are many people Exercise is powerful medicine; you who will sell you medicine which just have to do it. promises to prevent strokes, heart Watch On Call with the attacks, hardening of the arteries, and aging. Many of these pills have some theoretical basis for that promise. Take for example vitamin E, which had a large group for their support for the travel and of scientists thinking it could opportunity to compete on behalf of prevent premature aging. In a long- the SWO. term study, however, vitamin E The coach also thanks Tom and simply didn’t make any significant The Team Wambdi boys, and Games have been broadcast live KXSW for traveling with the team difference in reducing heart attack, SWO Ladies, competed last week over KXSW-FM by announcer Tom and streaming the games live over stroke, or death. in the 16th annual Maricopa Native Wilson. the radio and internet. Another example of a false Basketball Tournament, sponsored In a video of Coach Francis Watch for results, and photos, promise is chelation. A very by the NABI Foundation. Crawford, Francis thanks the in next week’s Sota. The tourney was held from July community for fundraising, and specific treatment for heavy metal 8-14 at Maricopa, Arizona. Tribal Executives and Tribal Council poisoning, chelation has recently become popular in alternative medicine practices as a treatment for heart disease, theoretically decalcifying the arteries to prevent heart disease and strokes. One The “Totus Tuus” VBS to 2:30 p.m. (bring a sack lunch) Please bring a dish to pass. would like it to work, but under program is being offered at St. Youth in grades 7-12 (2018-19 The kids will put on a little scientific scrutiny, it simply removes Kateri Tekakwitha Hall in Sisseton, school year): program. necessary calcium from your bones SD. Sunday, July 22nd through Everyone is welcome! and doesn’t significantly reduce Dates Wednesday, July 25th from 7:30- To register contact Michelle at vascular calcium deposits. Those Youth in grades 1-6 (2018-19 9:30 p.m. the Catholic Community Center, who advertise chelation will tell you school year): Potluck will be shared on 120 E Chestnut St, Sisseton; or differently, but (as you know, dear Monday, July 23rd through Wednesday, July 25th from 5:30- call 698-7414; or go to the website reader) words that are meant to sell Thursday, July 26th from 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. at St. Kateri’s Hall. www.nesdcatholics.org a product are different than words meant to explain a scientifically proven fact. A Hard Pill Bottom line: There is no to Swallow magical pill or potion for the By Richard P. Holm, MD I know it’s human nature to try to find the easiest way of doing something and to look for ways to avoid unnecessary work. Unfortunately, our modern tools of convenience and entertainment have led us to the couch where we watch others move their muscles instead of moving our own. Why then is it a surprise that we feel so tired, weak, sad, and listless as we just sit there? What makes it worse is that while we’re watching, somebody advertises a pill that falsely promises to provide all the same good health benefits that come from the exercise we are lacking. Is it a surprise that we believe it? A friend told me about his Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 18, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 9
Heitkamp. “Since first arriving hope in our tribal communities and treat the immense amount of trauma in the U.S. Senate, I’ve fought to work to dramatically change the inflicted on generations of Native create, fully fund, and fully staff futures of these kids— our kids— so families,” said Dr. Tami DeCoteau, this Commission. With today’s every child has the opportunity to Member of the Commission on first meeting, the Commission can succeed.” Native Children, enrolled member finally begin examining solutions The Commission is comprised of the Mandan, Hidatsa, & Arikara Washington, DC – July get the Commission funded, and “The upsetting circumstances designed to expand the range of of individuals specializing in juvenile Nation, and Bismarck-based clinical 9, 2018 – U.S. Senator Heidi pushed for the prompt appointment facing Native children— including opportunities for children in Indian justice, social service programs, psychologist specializing in trauma- Heitkamp today announced that the of Commission members after it generational poverty, adolescent Country. We can’t continue to do Indian education, and mental and informed care. “This Commission Commission on Native Children, became law. Now that every position depression, high rates of abuse, what we’ve always done and expect physical health, and includes several is a chance to turn an important which was created by her bipartisan on the 11-member Commission and a lack of adequate educational a different result. Now is the time members from North Dakota. page in that long and tense history bill that became law in October has been filled, the Commission is opportunities— have been largely to alter our approach as we work to “The constant threat of a and to raise awareness about the 2016, started its work and held its studying strategies to address the ignored by the general public and improve graduation rates, intervene traumatic experience is a national issues impacting children’s physical first meeting today. major economic, social, justice, improperly addressed by the federal in abusive situations, build better reality for too many kids on Since introducing her bill to health, and educational disparities government. These conditions are career paths, and treat the effects too many reservations. And for Commission create the Commission in 2013, her experienced by Native American simply unacceptable, and our nation of childhood trauma. With the years, the federal government has Continued on Page 10 first bill as a U.S. senator, Heitkamp children— and offer sustainable needs to honor its sacred obligation Commission’s findings, we can build neglected to fully understand and successfully pushed for its passage solutions to significantly improve to our tribes and truly improve the which happened in 2016, fought to outcomes. outcomes of Native youth,” said Page 10 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 18, 2018 Oyate of the Lake Traverse ext. 3030 to schedule a date RESERVATION Reservation. All interested and time. STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA parties acknowledge that The chosen contractor must CASE NO: D-18-677-499 they must comply with the be able to provide, at the IN THE MATTER OF: Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate contractor’s own expense, BLAINE FEATHER, Minor Ordinances: TERO Chapter the background clearances Child, 59 Requirements, Wage Rates required under tribal, state, And concerning: & Compliance Plan; Business and federal law for each CORNELIA FEATHER, Mother, License Ordinance Chapter 53 worker they assign to our and and Tax Ordinance Chapter facility. We will explain to the RONALD HEITLAND, Jr., 67; and Chapter 75 Sex contractor how to obtain those Alleged Father, Parents. Offender Registration. clearances. Contractor must NOTICE OF HEARING REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) the right to accept or reject completing the tasks listed 29-2tc also comply with the Sisseton- Take notice that the hearing on Multiple Federal Home Loan any and/or all bids received above. To schedule the site Wahpeton Oyate Tribal the Petition for Termination Bank for this project. For further review, contact Lynn Halbert Request for Proposals Business License Ordinance of Parental Rights of the Homeownership Rehab information and a copy of at 605-698-3103. Enemy Swim Day School is Chapter 53. The Request for above named minor child will Projects the SWHA Bid Schedules for Sealed bids must have bid soliciting bids for a cleaning Proposals document may be be held at the above named RFB-REHAB-07-13-2018 Scopes of Work please contact: schedule sheet completed in contractor to provide janitorial obtained from the Business Court, Agency Village, outside The Sisseton Wahpeton Housing David Spider, Contract Specialist full with quantities, unit cost services. Our school, located Office at the Enemy Swim the city of Sisseton, County of Authority (SWHA) on this Sisseton Wahpeton Housing per bid item, total cost per bid at 13525 446th Avenue, Day School or email Ed Roberts, South Dakota, on the 13th day of July, 2018, Authority item and total cost for project. Waubay, South Dakota is Johnson, Facilities Manager, of 1st day of AUGUST, 2018 herein provides notification 605 Lydia Goodsell St. Failure to complete the bid approximately 65,000 square [email protected] Proposals at the hour of 2:00 P.M or as that bids will be received for Sisseton, South Dakota 57262 schedule completely will feet, and in the 2018-19 school are due via email to Ed soon thereafter as possible. multiple Federal Home Loan Phone: 605-698-3901 result in an incomplete bid year will serve approximately Johnson ([email protected]) or You are required to be at the Bank (FHLB) Rehabilitation Email: dspider@venturecomm. and will not be considered. 200 students and 65 staff fax to: (605) 947-4188, mailed hearing. Upon request, the Projects for multiple net All sealed bids must include, on a daily basis. We require or hand-delivered to Ed Clerk will provide you with a homeowner residences in Cell: 605-237-1748 along with bid schedule sheet: a contractor to provide the Johnson, Enemy Swim Day copy of the Petition describing various locations within the 29-1tc *Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribal nightly cleaning of the school School, Facilities Manager, by the matter. Reservation. Business License facilities during the school 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27, Dated this 10th day of July, The Scope of Work and Bid REQUEST FOR BIDS/ *Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate TERO year between the hours of 2018. 2018. Schedules for homeownership PROPOSALS (RFB/RFP) Certification, if applicable 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., from 29-2tc BY ORDER OF THE COURT: projects within each round Project: Enemy Swim Head Start *Workmen’s Compensation August 13, 2018 to May 31, s/ BJ Jones, TRIBAL COURT may be found at the Sisseton RFB#: 07/05/18 Coverage 2019. A pre-bid meeting and SISSETON-WAHPETON JUDGE Wahpeton Housing Authority The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate *Liability Insurance walk-through will be held on OYATE ATTEST: Eileen Pfeiffer, Clerk of office and provided by the Head Start on this 5th day Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate TERO an individual basis, please call IN TRIBAL COURT Courts Contract Specialist or FHLB of July, 2018 herein provides and Tribal Tax requirements: Ed Johnson at (605) 947-4606, LAKE TRAVERSE 29-3tc Inspector Glen Wanna. notification that bids will be *TERO Tax - 3.00 % Contractor Requirements to be received for the Enemy Swim *SWO Tribal Use Tax - 5.50 % Commission Dakota, the Northern Plains, and Native communities, with the goal submitted with sealed bids: Head Start Roof Replacement *SWO Tribal Excise Tax - 2.00 % Continued from Page 9 across Indian Country. of developing a sustainable system *Copy of Tribal Business License Project located in Enemy Any questions regarding TERO Tribal governments face that delivers wrap-around services *Copy of Liability Insurance Swim, South Dakota on the and SWO Tribal Tax please and mental health that have been numerous obstacles in responding to Native children. Then, the *Copy of Workmen’s Comp west side of the Enemy Swim contact the SWO TERO Office to the needs of Native children. 11-member Commission will have For more information please Community Center. or the SWO Tribal Tax Office overlooked for too long. Senator Existing programmatic rules and three years from its full appointment contact the following: Work performed will include at (605) 698-3911. Heitkamp has consistently been a SWO Tribal Employment Rights equipment, transportation, Sealed bids will be received champion for Native youth, and the volume of resources required and funding to issue a report Office (TERO) permits, materials and labor by the Procurement Office that shows through her efforts to access grant opportunities to address a series of challenges Mr. Delray German to complete the following beginning on July 16, 2018 to create the Commission and stymie efforts of tribes to tackle currently facing Native children. 605-698-3911 per specifications and any and closing on July 30th to make sure it can carry out its these issues. At the same time, The Alyce Spotted Bear and SWO Tax Office (Business manufacturer’s warranty at 3:00 pm with project task of building much-needed federal agencies lack clear guidance Walter Soboleff Commission on License) specifications and will include and company name on the opportunities for underserved about the direction that should be Native Children, named for the Ms. Linda Thompson a contractor’s warranty of envelope. Any bids received children. I look forward to updating taken to best address the needs of former Chairwoman of Mandan, 605-698-3911 work for one-year commencing after this time and date will her on our Commission’s progress Native children to fulfill our trust Hidatsa & Arikara Nation in North Sealed bids for the first round from completion and not be opened and sent back responsibility to tribal nations. Dakota, and Alaska Native Elder of homeownership rehab acceptance of the project. to the bidder. Acceptable as we support the education, health, To help reverse these impacts, and statesman, respectively, has been projects must be submitted *Removal & disposal of the sealed bids will be opened by and economic needs of young by a filled in bid sheet and existing shingles the SWO Head Start Director, people across Indian Country.” the Commission on Native Children widely praised by a cross-section of will be received by the *Removal and replacement of the Procurement and Tribal In October 2013, Heitkamp will conduct a comprehensive tribal leaders and organizations from Sisseton Wahpeton Housing existing underlayment and Secretary’s office on July spoke on the floor of the U.S. study on the programs, grants, North Dakota, Alaska, and around Authority beginning on July decking/sheathing 30th at 3:30 pm at the Tribal Senate to discuss her first bill and and supports available for Native the country. 16, 2018 and ending on July *Removal and replacement of Secretary’s Office, Tribal the complex challenges facing children, both at government 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Sealed existing roof insulation Administration Building. Native American children in North agencies and on the ground in bids for the second round *Removal and disposal of the Notice of this Request for Bids of homeownership rehab existing soffit, fascia, gutters, herein is posted on the projects must be submitted by downspouts and splashguards bulletin boards of Sisseton a filled in bid sheet and will *Inspection, removal and Wahpeton Housing Authority, be received by the Sisseton disposal of all existing vents Sisseton; SD; SWO TERO, Wahpeton Housing Authority *Install vent for cooking stove Agency Village, SD; SWO beginning on July 23, 2018 *Install hood for cooking stove Head Start, Agency Village, and ending on August 13, *Removal and resetting of any SD; Enemy Swim Head 2018 at 2:00 pm. Any bids existing antennas or satellites Start, Enemy Swim, SD; and received after this time and *Materials and installation of copies of the same supplied By Kathy Kristoff and 2016, a computer glitch at the For vets who may be due a date will not be opened and underlayment, felt material, to all building suppliers and Moneywatch – July 12, 2018 agency caused non-taxable disability refund, the compensation process sent back to the bidder. decking/sheathing builders exchanges located – More than 130,000 U.S. veterans severance payments to be subject to is likely to be complicated given Acceptable sealed bids for the *Materials and installation of on or near the Lake Traverse who were released from service due income taxes, a Defense Department that many taxpayers not have saved first round will be opened by D rib steel, insulation, foam, Reservation, SD. The SWO to injuries sustained in combat are official told CBS MoneyWatch. decades-old tax records. However, the SWHA Executive Director, lumber, versa vents and all Head Start reserves the right due substantial federal income tax The government is now trying to it is well worth the effort. The SWHA Contract Specialist other materials and hardware to accept or reject any and/ refunds because of a Department of help veterans or their survivors National Veterans Legal Services and SWHA Housing Board on *Materials and installation of or all bids received for this Defense error that stretched on for recover these old overpayments, Program (NVLSP), a nonprofit July 23, 2018 at 3:30 pm in .032” thickness seamless rain project. decades. each of which is expected to result in advocacy group that originally the SWHA Conference Room gutters, downspouts, splash Contact the Procurement Office and second round on August blocks or approved equal for copies of bid schedule, For 25 years, between 1991 refunds of $1,750 or more. discovered the tax mistake, estimates 13, 2018 at 3:30 pm in the *Materials and installation of specifications and copies of SWHA Conference Room. soffit, fascia and drip edge any other forms and/or project Notice of this Request for Bids *Materials and installation of all documents: colletteh@swo- herein is posted on the new furnace, sewer and other nsn.gov or 605-698-3911 Ext. bulletin boards of Sisseton vents 8258 Wahpeton Housing Authority, *Site cleanup and removal of all All interested parties Sisseton, SD; SWO TERO debris and materials acknowledge that any Office, Agency Village, SD; as Bidder shall be responsible Agreement executed and well as the Sota Iya Ye Yapi for conducting site review, performed within the Tribe’s Tribal Newspaper. inspection of project area exclusive jurisdiction is The Sisseton Wahpeton Housing and recording and taking all subject to the exclusive Authority and SWHA Board measurements associated jurisdiction of the Tribal of Commissioners reserves with furnishing materials and Court of Sisseton-Wahpeton Due to the problems that our office has been going through regarding FAXED REFERRALS & NEXT DAY APPOINTMENTS the Elderly Affairs Program will not be accepting faxed referrals. When the patient receives their appointment referral paper from IHS it will be the responsibility of the patient to get the referral out to the Elderly Affairs Program, and fill out the medical assistance application. After the right paperwork is filled out then our office will submit the paperwork to get the check. Our office DOES NOT do the medical checks here. The process of a check will take up to 2-3 days to process. So if you have an appointment scheduled for the following day, you might have to reschedule or as long as you have the paperwork done in our office, and you have the funds to make your next day appointment, and you go to your appointment and bring a verification that you made it to your appointment to our office, you will still be eligible to receive your medical check. If you have any questions, please call Bonnie at (605) 698-8201 or Jody 698-8384. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 18, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 11 that some veterans are due refunds through 2016 exceeding $10,000. What’s the best method to use? “I would encourage veterans The default method is the and surviving family members to simplest, but it could result in a contact a Veterans Service Officer lower payout if service people were to help navigate the process,” said in the military for a long time or Doug Nordman, a retired military were higher-ranking officers. officer who now writes The Military Why? Guide blog. “Every case is going to Because the improperly taxed be different.” lump-sum disability severance Where are these refunds payments were based on a formula These rates reflect a greater discount from normal advertising rates – as at Tribal headquarters (no postage needed, pickup 10 a.m. Thursdays). coming from, and how can vets that multiples two months of base much as 70 percent, depending upon size. If an advertisement is sent electronically, by e-mail or fax, then a check ~RATES~ claim them? pay by every year of service. For must be mailed to the Sota, either at headquarters or through the postal Full page: $180. service. Disability payments made example, if a vet’s base pay was Half page: $100. There can be no exceptions. to combat-injured veterans are $1,000 per month and he or she was Quarter page: $50 Purpose of discounting rates is to encourage candidates to provide their supposed to be tax-free. The in the service for five years ending Smaller sizes will still be discounted, but will be charged $2.50 per column credentials and plans for improving the lives of the Sisseton-Wahpeton problem occurred when the Defense in 1991, the person would’ve paid inch: for example, 2 col. x 10” ad (20 col. inches) would cost $50, the Oyate whom they will serve while in office. Purpose of the pre-payment Department’s automated payment tax on an additional $10,000 in same as a quarter page; another example, 2 col. x 5” ad (10 col. inches) policy is to make certain that our bare minimum costs for layout, would cost $25. printing and mailing of these pages are covered. system failed to differentiate income ($1,000 x 2 x 5). Assuming This policy is a re-statement that all political advertising must be pre-paid. Thank you! We are grateful for each and every one willing to provide disability severance payments from a 25 percent tax rate,a vet would’ve No exceptions. leadership for our Oyate. Pidamiya. Best wishes in the upcoming 2016 taxable income from 1991 to 2016. overpaid by $2,500. In this case, the ~POLICY~ primary and general elections. May the Oyate make the wisest choices As a result, the agency withheld default payment would offer $750 Advertising copy may be mailed with an accompanying check or money possible based upon their best interests and those of future generations. its standard 20-25 percent from pay, less than due. order: Sota, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279; or placed in the Sota mailbox -- CDF and some 300,000 combat-injured However, if you had the same servicemen and women released base pay but were in the service for from service during that 25-year just three years ending in 1991, you filing on behalf of the estate, you period unknowingly overpaid would have overpaid on just $6,000 will need to file an additional their taxes. Some of these veterans -- resulting in $1,500 of overpaid form – Form 1310 (Statement of are believed to have spotted and tax. In that case, the default method Person Claiming a Refund Due to a corrected the error on their own. for claiming a refund would be the Deceased Taxpayer) -- as well. However, many had no idea that best deal. What if I’m due a refund but they had overpaid. The government Experts expect the Defense don’t get a notification letter from believes more than 130,000 have yet letters to provide details on the the Defense Department? to claim refunds. amount of income on which Vets may still file a refund U. S. tax law typically bars affected veterans were improperly claim, but they will need a copy taxpayers from filing refund claims taxed, which should make the of the form DD-214 or a letter more than three years past the determination of which method to from the Defense Finance and tax return filing date. But after use simpler. Accounting Services explaining the discovering the error, the National If I want to file a full 1040X to severance payment. They will also Veterans Legal Services Program felt get the better refund, do I need to require a copy of the VA disability the mistake was so egregious that it have a copy of the appropriate year’s determination letter that specified was set to file a lawsuit against the tax return? that the service member’s injury government for not flagging and Yes. If you don’t have it or illness was incurred as a direct fixing the mistake. (understandable), you can request result of armed conflict while Instead, two U.S. senators it from the IRS. But realize that in extra-hazardous service, or in -- Sen. Mark Warner, D.-Virigina, even the IRS has a limit on how simulated war exercises, or caused and Sen. John Boozman, R-Arizona. long it maintains old tax returns. If by an instrument of war. Don’t have -- in 2016 sponsored legislation to the relevant tax return is more than those? Contact the Defense Finance allow all affected veterans to claim seven years old, vets may have to and Account Services to get the refunds – regardless of the statute reconstruct it as best they can. necessary proof. of limitations – eliminating the “We certainly hope there is Confused? need to sue. That law, the “Combat- going to be a lesser standard of proof The Defense Department Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act,” applied to these cases, but we don’t recognizes that the process for passed and went into effect at the yet know,” said David Sonenshine, claiming a refund is complex, and beginning of 2017. It has taken senior staff attorney with the is in the process of compiling a list the Defense Department until now National Veterans Legal Services of resources to provide help for to determine which veterans were Program. former service members. This list affected by the tax issue and how IRS officials could not say is expected to be provided to the much each vet overpaid. Thursday whether normal standards media on Monday. The NVLSP is How would I know if I am due of proof would be waived with these also standing by to help. You can a refund? returns. All Disability Severance reach this organization by email at Many veterans (or their claims should be sent to: [email protected]. deceased spouse/relative) who Internal Revenue Service got a disability discharge between 333 W. Pershing Street, Stop January 1991 and the end of 6503, P5 2016, and also received a disability Kansas City, MO 64108 severance payment from the Defense What if the service member is Department, are likely to be deceased? affected. (Regular monthly disability If a deceased vet’s surviving income payments made by the U.S. spouse filed a joint return for the Department of Veterans Affairs are relevant year, he or she can use the apparently not impacted.) same 1040X procedure as everyone If vets received one of these else. However, if you are a court- severance payments and didn’t appointed representative or trustee already file a refund claim, they should receive a letter in the mail from the Defense Department Notice explaining how much income they received that was subject to Annual Inspections for July 2018 will be improper taxation. They have one Crawfordsville Housing. year from the receipt of that letter to Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority file an amended tax return and claim their refund. When should I expect that letter? The Defense Department started sending these letters on July 9 and expects to continue the notifications through July 20. What if I don’t get a letter? If vets believe they’re due a refund but don’t receive official notification, they may still file an amended tax return and claim it. The process is just more difficult. How do I make a claim? If veterans got a letter, there are two options. They can follow the instructions to fill out a full form 1040X (amended return) using the amount of improperly taxed income in the DoD letter. There is also a simplified default method, which requires that they merely write “Disability Severance Payment” on line 15 of the 1040X form and claim a standard refund amount that is based on the year that they received a severance payment. The default refund amount is: $1,750 for tax years 1991 through 2005 $2,400 for tax years 2006 through 2010 $3,200 for tax years 2011 Page 12 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 18, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Juneau, Alaska. Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, 320 W. Willoughby Avenue, Juneau, AK 99801 *Tuesday, August 7, 2018. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Oklahoma Indianz.com – July 13, 2018 – released by the administration. far, one listening session and four City, Oklahoma. Embassy Suites, Key lawmakers are looking into the “We are beginning consultation, By Bryan Pietsch input and encouraging voluntary consultations have been held. Oklahoma City, 1815 South Trump administration’s controversial and whether or not they adopt this Washington, DC – Cronkite conservation efforts. Four more consultations are on Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK reorganization at the Department model is really up to them.” News – July 13, 2018 – A group “Everybody wants to have the schedule. Written comments are 73108 of the Interior amid ongoing But keeping the BIA’s regions of Western lawmakers unveiled endangered species protected, but also being accepted through August *Thursday, August 9, 2018. complaints in Indian Country. intact while redrawing other a package of bills Thursday to doing it in the right way, where 15. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Philadelphia, Tribes have expressed near agencies at Interior still poses “modernize” the Endangered everyone is included in the process,” *Tuesday, July 24, 2018. 9:00 Mississippi. Pearl River Resort, unanimous opposition to the problems. Governor Rick Vigil Species Act by allowing more local said Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Prescott, a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Morongo Band of Golden Moon Hotel & Casino, proposal, which initially called for from the Pueblo of Tesuque said Mission Indians Tribal Chambers, Hwy 16 W, Philadelphia, MS 39350 doing away with the existing regions the reorganization could force his 11581 Potrero Road, Banning, CA REQUEST FOR BIDS/PROPOSALS (RFB/RFP) of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and tribe to deal with more levels of 92220 Project: Enemy Swim Head Start replacing them with a “unified” bureaucracy. *Thursday, August 2, 2018. system for the entire department. “The uncertainty is the RFB#: 07/05/18 Many say the reorganization was transformation,” Vigil said at the The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Head Start on this 5th drawn up without considering the consultation. “What if Southwest Request for Proposals day of July, 2018 herein provides notification that federal government’s trust and treaty regional area gets closed? Now, we Enemy Swim Day School is soliciting bids for a cleaning bids will be received for the Enemy Swim Head Start responsibilities. as tribal nations here in the state of contractor to provide janitorial services. Our school, Roof Replacement Project located in Enemy Swim, “The plan appears to be, to New Mexico, have to travel to other located at 13525 446th Avenue, Waubay, South Dakota South Dakota on the west side of the Enemy Swim put into place chaotic measures so areas to have a dialogue with the is approximately 65,000 square feet, and in the 2018- Community Center. that Indian Country will become regional administrator?” 19 school year will serve approximately 200 students Work performed will include equipment, transportation, chaotic, and then it is easier to Under some sort of opt-in and 65 staff on a daily basis. We require a contractor permits, materials and labor to complete the following conquer and divide,” President system for the reorganization -- to provide the nightly cleaning of the school facilities per specifications and any manufacturer’s warranty Russell Begaye of the Navajo Nation which Begaye has derided as a “take during the school year between the hours of 3:00 p.m. specifications and will include a contractor’s warranty said at a tribal consultation last it or leave it” approach -- only one and 11:00 p.m., from August 13, 2018 to May 31, 2019. of work for one-year commencing from completion month. “Those are age-old scenarios tribe’s views would be considered A pre-bid meeting and walk-through will be held on and acceptance of the project. that have been played upon by the for the BIA’s Navajo region. It’s the an individual basis, please call Ed Johnson at (605) *Removal & disposal of the existing shingles president, who’s portrayed in the only one in the system dedicated to 947-4606, ext. 3030 to schedule a date and time. *Removal and replacement of the existing underlayment Oval Office, you know, Andrew a single tribe. The chosen contractor must be able to provide, at and decking/sheathing Jackson.” Other areas aren’t as the contractor’s own expense, the background *Removal and replacement of existing roof insulation The seventh president of the straightforward. The Southwest clearances required under tribal, state, and federal *Removal and disposal of the existing soffit, fascia, United States probably did not play region, for example, serves 25 tribes law for each worker they assign to our facility. We gutters, downspouts and splashguards a role in the initiative but comments with lands in three different states: will explain to the contractor how to obtain those *Inspection, removal and disposal of all existing vents in the mainstream media play into Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico clearances. Contractor must also comply with the *Install vent for cooking stove Begaye’s concerns about divide and and Texas. The region is further sub- Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Business License *Install hood for cooking stove conquer. The second-in-command divided into eight agency offices, Ordinance Chapter 53. The Request for Proposals *Removal and resetting of any existing antennas or at Interior told The Albuquerque some of which deal with multiple document may be obtained from the Business Office satellites Journal that an even newer plan calls tribes. at the Enemy Swim Day School or email Ed Johnson, *Materials and installation of underlayment, felt material, for the BIA regions to remain intact. The Trump administration’s Facilities Manager, [email protected] Proposals are decking/sheathing “We will leave the regions for plan originally envisioned putting due via email to Ed Johnson ([email protected]) *Materials and installation of D rib steel, insulation, foam, BIA alone,” Deputy Secretary David Texas into a new region and or fax to: (605) 947-4188, mailed or hand-delivered lumber, versa vents and all other materials and Bernhardt told the paper. bringing in Utah and Wyoming to Ed Johnson, Enemy Swim Day School, Facilities hardware But he also said tribes, on into a region with Colorado and Manager, by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018. *Materials and installation of .032” thickness seamless an individual basis, will be able to New Mexico. Tribal leaders in the 29-2tc rain gutters, downspouts, splash blocks or approved decide whether they want to join Southwest have said they don’t think equal the reorganization, which aims that’s a good idea. *Materials and installation of soffit, fascia and drip edge to consolidate services across all “Combining Navajo Nation, *Materials and installation of all new furnace, sewer and agencies, bureaus and offices at Ute, Pueblos into one region will REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) other vents Interior. Tribes don’t seem to like not benefit or better serve any of Multiple Federal Home Loan Bank *Site cleanup and removal of all debris and materials that idea either. these populations, as the structure, Homeownership Rehab Projects Bidder shall be responsible for conducting site review, inspection of project area and recording and taking all “I don’t feel like mixing all capacity, government operations and RFB-REHAB-07-13-2018 these other agencies ·with what we, priorities are different,” Governor measurements associated with furnishing materials The Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority (SWHA) on this the sovereign tribes, want,” Govenor Anthony Ortiz of the Pueblo of San and completing the tasks listed above. To schedule 13th day of July, 2018, herein provides notification Gilbert Suazo of the Taos Pueblo Felipe said during the consultation. the site review, contact Lynn Halbert at 605-698-3103. that bids will be received for multiple Federal Home said at the June 25 consultation in Amid the concerns, the Senate Sealed bids must have bid schedule sheet completed in Loan Bank (FHLB) Rehabilitation Projects for multiple New Mexico. “It just doesn’t ·seem Committee on Energy and Natural full with quantities, unit cost per bid item, total cost homeowner residences in various locations within to fit together.” Resources is holding a hearing per bid item and total cost for project. Failure to the Reservation. Secretary Ryan Zinke has next week to exercise “oversight” complete the bid schedule completely will result in an The Scope of Work and Bid Schedules for homeownership previously suggested that tribes, regarding the reorganization at incomplete bid and will not be considered. projects within each round may be found at the perhaps on an individual or Interior. The reorganization at All sealed bids must include, along with bid schedule Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority office and collective basis, can decide whether the Department of Energy, which sheet: provided by the Contract Specialist or FHLB Inspector they want the reorganization. So hasn’t drawn as much attention as *Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Business License Glen Wanna. Bernhardt’s comments aren’t a Interior’s, will also be examined. *Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate TERO Certification, if Contractor Requirements to be submitted with sealed complete surprise. The hearing takes place applicable bids: “The nations, they’re Thursday, July 19. A witness list *Workmen’s Compensation Coverage *Copy of Tribal Business License sovereign,” Zinke told key members hasn’t been posted online yet. *Liability Insurance *Copy of Liability Insurance of Congress in April after they Tribal Consultation Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate TERO and Tribal Tax *Copy of Workmen’s Comp asked why the BIA’s regions were The BIA began talking to tribes requirements: For more information please contact the following: being broken up in the draft maps about the reorganization in June. So *TERO Tax - 3.00 % SWO Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) *SWO Tribal Use Tax - 5.50 % Mr. Delray German *SWO Tribal Excise Tax - 2.00 % 605-698-3911 Any questions regarding TERO and SWO Tribal Tax please Request for Bids SWO Tax Office (Business License) contact the SWO TERO Office or the SWO Tribal Tax Rodeo Stock Contractor Ms. Linda Thompson Office at (605) 698-3911. SWC is seeking bids for a rodeo stock contractor 605-698-3911 Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Office Sealed bids for the first round of homeownership rehab for a college rodeo in October. Contractor beginning on July 16, 2018 and closing on July projects must be submitted by a filled in bid sheet and 30th at 3:00 pm with project and company name MUST be currently certified by the NIRA, along will be received by the Sisseton Wahpeton Housing with previous NIRA experience. Must be a full on the envelope. Any bids received after this time Authority beginning on July 16, 2018 and ending on and date will not be opened and sent back to the service stock contractor able to provide all July 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Sealed bids for the second bidder. Acceptable sealed bids will be opened by the needed stock. Please submit bid along with round of homeownership rehab projects must be SWO Head Start Director, Procurement and Tribal NIRA documents to Lauren LeBeau at the SWC submitted by a filled in bid sheet and will be received by Secretary’s office on July 30th at 3:30 pm at the Tribal President’s Office. the Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority beginning Secretary’s Office, Tribal Administration Building. Roping Calves & Steers on July 23, 2018 and ending on August 13, 2018 at 2:00 Notice of this Request for Bids herein is posted on the SWC is seeking bids for leasing roping calves (175- pm. Any bids received after this time and date will not bulletin boards of Sisseton Wahpeton Housing be opened and sent back to the bidder. Acceptable 225 lbs) and steers with good ropable horns Authority, Sisseton; SD; SWO TERO, Agency Village, sealed bids for the first round will be opened by the SD; SWO Head Start, Agency Village, SD; Enemy (400-450 lbs), along with quality rough stock SWHA Executive Director, SWHA Contract Specialist for the 2018 rodeo season. Swim Head Start, Enemy Swim, SD; and copies of the and SWHA Housing Board on July 23, 2018 at 3:30 pm same supplied to all building suppliers and builders RFV Tested Large Round Bales in the SWHA Conference Room and second round on exchanges located on or near the Lake Traverse Sisseton Wahpeton College is seeking proposals August 13, 2018 at 3:30 pm in the SWHA Conference Reservation, SD. The SWO Head Start reserves the for RFV Tested large round bales, 56 prairie Room. right to accept or reject any and/or all bids received hay & 56 alfalfa, along with 5 tons of feed mix Notice of this Request for Bids herein is posted on the for this project. (1/3 corn and 2/3 oats). bulletin boards of Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Contact the Procurement Office for copies of bid schedule, ***** Authority, Sisseton, SD; SWO TERO Office, Agency specifications and copies of any other forms and/or Village, SD; as well as the Sota Iya Ye Yapi Tribal Closing Date for all the above requests for bids is project documents: [email protected] or 605- Newspaper. 698-3911 Ext. 8258 Thursday, August 2nd, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. All The Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority and SWHA All interested parties acknowledge that any Agreement bids will be accepted by Lauren LeBeau in the Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept executed and performed within the Tribe’s exclusive SWC President’s Office. Please call 605-742- or reject any and/or all bids received for this project. jurisdiction is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction 1105 with questions. For further information and a copy of the SWHA Bid of the Tribal Court of Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate All TERO standards will apply. All taxes will be Schedules for Scopes of Work please contact: of the Lake Traverse Reservation. All interested contractor responsibility. For additional David Spider, Contract Specialist parties acknowledge that they must comply with the information contact the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Ordinances: TERO Chapter Oyate TERO: 605 Lydia Goodsell St. 59 Requirements, Wage Rates & Compliance Plan; Sisseton, South Dakota 57262 DelRay D German, Director Business License Ordinance Chapter 53 and Tax Phone: 605-698-3901 Ordinance Chapter 67; and Chapter 75 Sex Offender Agency Village, SD 57262 Email: [email protected] (605) 698-3549 Registration. Cell: 605-237-1748 29-2tc 29-3tc 29-1tc Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 18, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 13 who sponsored one of the nine receives an “objective, measurable world.” “Ranchers and farmers have But Gosar insisted that, like bills. “Right now locals and private scientific study” showing that a “It has staved off extinction for lost livestock, have been non- most Americans, he supports entities really have a prejudice species has recovered. Such studies 99 percent of the species under its compensated, and looking at the protecting animals, as they are a against them.” could come from states, academic care and put hundreds on the road Mexican gray wolf, taking it into vital part of the state’s ecosystems Environmental advocates researchers and other outside to recovery,” he said. The caucus’ different areas that it was never part and tourism industry. were quick criticize the legislation groups. proposals, he said, would “absolutely of the territorial aspect,” he said of “Arizona’s got lots of wonderful as “extinction bills” that would do But Sandy Bahr, director of the push wildlife over the edge and into the recovery efforts. things, and vistas, and we want to more harm than good. Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon chapter, extinction.” Bahr said that it’s important to make sure that the critters are there “Republicans are turning said Biggs’ bill would open the door In Arizona, one species on the ensure that species are protected so too, because that’s what draws all their back on the most vulnerable to local interest groups that are “just list is the Mexican gray wolf, which that their numbers do not decline to our tourists from around the world species in the country just to trying to get rid of something that is was hunted almost to extinction by the point that they need to be bred to see,” Gosar said. “When local please polluters and other powerful an inconvenience to them.” ranchers before scientists were able in captivity and reintroduced to the people are invested in that and interests,” said Noah “These decisions to breed five remaining wolves on wild, as did the Mexican gray wolf. they’re a part of the recovery, and Visit the Sota online Greenwald in a are supposed to be the border to 114 animals today. “The gray wolf is an example the success story, it’s even better.” http://www.earthskyweb. statement from the based on science and Gosar said constituents have of why the Endangered Species Act com/sota.htm Tucson-based Center not on the politics,” told him that wolves are again should be stronger, not weaker, as for Biological Diversity. Bahr said. “What bothering livestock. they are proposing,” Bahr said. “It’s disgusting and Biggs is proposing repugnant.” is to inject more Greenwald, endangered species politics into the protection, or lack director for the center, specifically thereof, relative to endangered cited Gosar’s bill as one that would species. I would not trust that they “callously exempt dams and their (local groups) would be presenting associated reservoirs” from the act, reports or information that was despite the importance of those based on the science.” areas for species like salmon and Caucus members said that yellow-billed cuckoos. getting politics out of the process The bills were introduced by is one of the goals of their package members of the Western Caucus, of bills, with multiple lawmakers which Gosar chairs. They included saying that Washington does not his STORAGE Act, to ensure understand the issues in their that “confused and mistaken” districts. designations of critical habitat in They also criticized the limited water infrastructure areas Endangered Species Act itself, is not used as protected habitat for stating that less than 3 percent of endangered species. species on the list have rebounded Another bill, by Rep. Andy enough to be taken off. Biggs, R-Gilbert, would let the But Greenwald disagrees, Interior secretary take a species calling the act “the most successful off the endangered list if he or she wildlife conservation law in the Attention Bids will be taken for Security at the Enemy Swim Attention Enemy Swim District Powwow Sept. 1st and 2nd. 2018-2019 School Clothes Applications Closing date is Friday, July 20, 2018. Must send a letter to either have another person Enemy Swim District pick up your check or to mail it out. P.O. Box 15 – Waubay, SD 57273 Available: Tuesday, July 17th at the District Center/ Phone: 605-947-4319 Youth Center. Fax: 605-947-4873 Deadline: Tuesday, September 4th. Amount: K-12th=$300 & Headstart=$200. Disbursement of Checks: Tuesday & Wednesday, August 7th-8th. 11AM-7PM at the ES District Center. GUIDELINES: *MUST be on the Enemy Swim Youth Roster. *Complete application. *School verification letter. Head Start & 16 yrs. ONLY. *If requested may need more specific information. For more info please call, write, e-mail or fax. Address: Enemy Swim District Youth P.O. Box 15 Waubay, SD 57273 Office: (605) 947-4319 ext. 107 Fax: (605) 947-4873 E-mail: [email protected] Page 14 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 18, 2018
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Wacinyan Tipi (House of Hope) is located at Agency Village, SD (previous Tribal administration building). Services are available 24 hours/7 days a week for SWO Tribal members and their families. The shelter provides an alcohol and drug free temporary housing; individual/family rooms may stay up to 90 days or a night unit at a first come/first serve basis. All individuals will need to complete a Wacinyan Tipi application and SWO Sex Offenders form. If you would like additional information or check on the availability Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate under any district program of space, you may contact The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate or activity on the basis of a staff member at 605-698- is seeking to fill the following race, religion, gender, gender 2020. position(s): identity, sexual orientation, WANT TO BUY Cook, Head Start age, natural origin, or DISABLED AUTOMOBILES Closing Date: July 20th, 2018 @ disability. The following 04:30 PM person has been designated & OTHER RECYCLABLE Parole Officer, Department of to handle inquiries regarding VEHICLES Parole the nondiscrimination Robert 698-4812 Payroll Manager, Payroll/Finance policies: Superintendent of Ryan 268-4130 Bus Driver/Custodian Schools, 516 8th Avenue West, ~ALSO CALL FOR~ (2-positions), Head Start Sisseton, SD 57262-1262, USED PARTS & TIRES Teacher (4-positions), Head Start (605) 698-7613 Ext. 113 or Teacher Aide (4-positions), Head 114. Start The Sisseton School District Closing Date: July 27th, 2018 @ 54-2 has openings for regular 04:30 PM and substitute bus drivers Application and job description wage is at $19.50 an hour. information can be seen at Includes health insurance SWO Human Resources and retirement contributions. Office or http://www.swo-nsn. Employer will fund CDL gov/contact/employment. class B license. If interested, Application can be downloaded contact Joe Anderson for more from “Apply Now” and emailed information at 698-7613 Ext. to [email protected] 240. EOE. [email protected]. or [email protected]. It is the policy of the Sisseton Browns Valley Public School mn.us Contact can also be at Arnold Board of Education that no Browns Valley School is seeking Open until filled. Williams 698-8238 or Denise otherwise qualified person will a long-term Elementary 29-2tc Hill 698-8251 with questions. be excluded from participation teacher for the 2018-2019 (Tribal preference will apply). in, be denied the benefits of, or School Year. Applicants Browns Valley Public School be subjected to discrimination are required to have an Browns Valley School is seeking Sisseton School District 54-2 under any district program Elementary K-6 License. a full-time Title VI Teacher Positions Available or activity on the basis of Application Process: Application for the 2018-19 school year. The Sisseton School District race, religion, gender, gender forms may be requested from Application Process: Application 54-2 has an opening for a identity, sexual orientation, the district office, 320-695- forms may be requested from 29-2tc Cashier (2 Full-Time) where full-time cook. Application age, natural origin, or 2103 or downloaded from the district office, 320-695- needed may be picked up at the disability. The following www.brownsvalley.k12. 2103 or www.brownsvalley. Dakota Magic Casino Hotel Department: business office at 516 8th person has been designated mn.us. k12.mn.us Job Openings Room/Laundry Attendant (Full- Ave W Sisseton, SD 57262. to handle inquiries regarding Send cover letter, three letters Send cover letter, three letters Count Department: Time) 8:00am to finish Position is opened until filled. the nondiscrimination of recommendation, resume, of recommendation, resume, Team Member (5 Full-Time) 3:00 Night Audit Clerk (Full-Time) It is the policy of the Sisseton policies: Superintendent of copy of transcripts and copy of transcripts and am to finish Graveyard Board of Education that no Schools, 516 8th Avenue West, current Minnesota teaching teaching license to: C-Store Department: Management Information otherwise qualified person will Sisseton, SD 57262-1262, license to: Denise Pikarski, Principal Clerk (Full-Time) where needed Systems Department be excluded from participation (605) 698-7613 Ext. 113 or Denise Pikarksi Browns Valley School Foods Department: PC Technician (Full-Time) in, be denied the benefits of, or 114. Browns Valley School Box N 118 Church Street Bus Person (5 Full-Time) where Rotating be subjected to discrimination 27-3tc Box N 118 Church Street Browns Valley, MN 56219 needed Purchasing Department: Browns Valley, MN 56219 Open until filled.
Wac’ang’a is a non profit organization for victims and their SWO Victim/Witness Assistance Program children of domestic violence and sexual assault. Rhonda Kampeska, Coordinator P.O. Box 509 – Agency Village, SD Wac’ang’a provides emergency shelter and direct services. 605-698-2022 If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse SERVICES: call our 24 hour crisis line at 605-698-4129. Open and *VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE IN TRIBAL COURT. * HELP YOU PREPARE PAPERWORK FOR PETITION FOR RESTRAINING/PROTECTION ORDERS FOR DOMESTIC closed support group meetings are available and VIOLENCE. confidential. * HELP YOU PREPARE PAPERWORK FOR PETIONING FOR CUSTODY ALONG WITH YOUR RESTRAINING/ PROTECTION ORDER. Wac’ang’a Inc. * WILL ASSIST IN TRANSPORTATING TO COUNSELING, COURT APPOINTMENTS. 417 Veterans Ave. Sisseton * WILL ASSIST IN PREPAREING PAPERWORK FOR SD VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. * WILL ASSIST JUVENILES IF THEY ARE VICTIMS OF BULLYING,, ETC IN TRIBAL COURT. * WILL ASSIST ELDERLY VICTIMS OF ABUSE ACCORDING TO ELDERLY PROTECTION CODE. * WILL HELP YOU FIND A SHELTER ELSEWHERE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO STAY HERE ON THE RESERVATION If I cannot help you I will do my best to find the assistance you need.
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Parents of children, birth to 5 years of age and Expectant mothers residing in the Lake Traverse Reservation area are invited to learn more about the Early Childhood Intervention Program’s services and meet the program staff. The Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) serves children birth to 5 years of age. Services provided: Hours of Operation: 8-4:30 Mon.-Fri. 1. Developmental screenings of children registered 2. Referral of children in need of services by the occupational, physical and speech therapists, as well as early childhood special education professionals to appropriate agencies 3. Financial assistance to children’s medical and dental appointments 4. Home visits by Tracking and Intervention/ Family Liaison Paraprofessionals 5. Monthly Parent trainings Please call 605-698-4400, ext. 8366 or visit our office at the SWO Tribal Headquarters Bldg., Agency Village. Check our website at www.swoecip.com to find out current parent trainings or ECIP activities and post your comments or questions. Insurance and Trust not FDIC Insured. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 18, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 15 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Sisseton-Wahpeton Job Openings Federal Credit Union 45665 Veterans Memorial Drive – P.O. Box 627 The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate is seeking to fill the following position(s): Agency Village, SD 57262 Phone: (605) 698-3462 Cook, Head Start Fax: (605) 698-3907 www.sisseton-wahpetonfcu.com Closing Date: July 20th, 2018 at 04:30 PM 102nd Street SE Hankinson Parole Officer, Department of Parole ND 58041 For complete Job Payroll Manager, Payroll/Finance Description contact James Notice Neconish 701-634-3000 ext. Bus Driver/Custodian (2-positions), Head Start 2582 Indian Preference will Big Coulee District Members Teacher (4-positions), Head Start apply / EEO (Please Provide We will be having a Special Election for BCD Teacher Aide (4-positions), Head Start Tribal Enrollment) Must Chairman on Tuesday, July 26, 2018 7AM-7PM be licensable by the SWO at the BCD Center. The regular District Meeting Closing Date: July 27th, 2018 @ 04:30 at PM Gaming Commission. will start at 7 PM with the results of the special Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel election. Application and job description information can be seen at SWO Human Job Openings Letters of intent for the BCD Chairman are due on Resources Office or http://www.swo-nsn.gov/contact/employment. Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is July 19, 2018 5PM. Please turn in your letters Application can be downloaded from “Apply Now” and emailed to seeking to fill the following to Billy Kohl, BCD Secretary or one of the BCD [email protected] or [email protected]. Contact can also position(s): Election Board members. Members are: Billy HOTEL: be at Arnold Williams 698-8238 or Denise Hill 698-8251 with questions. *HOUSEKEEPING (2 Full-Time) Kohl, Megan Cook, Kevin LaFontaine, Rolanda (Tribal preference will apply). GENERAL FUNCTION: Clean Quinn, Susie Rivera - alternate and Brandilyn rooms, halls, restrooms, Franzen - alternate. elevators and stairways Clerk (Full-Time) Day Dealer (3 Full-Time) Rotating Two identifications documents according to standards. Security Department: Uniforms Department: required upon hire Officer (6 Full-Time) Rotating Attendant (2 Full-Time) where If interested please submit Notice Slots Department: needed application to Human Trading post ads Continued on Page 16 Technician (3 Full-Time) where Closing Date: July 20, 2018 at Resources Department 16849 Big Coulee District Members needed 4:00 p.m. We will be having a Special Election for Big Coulee Smoke/Gift shop Department: Starting Wage: D.O.E. District Chairman on July 26, 2018 7AM-7PM at Clerk (Full-Time) Day High School Diploma or GED the BCD Center. The regular district meeting Table Games Department: required for most positions Notice Big Coulee District Youth Committee will start at 7PM with the results of the special election. Winona Burley 510-432-7640 Letters of intent for the BCD Chairman are due on Attention Brandilyn Franzen 605-268-1715 July 19, 2018 5PM. Please turn in your letters Mary Jo Keeble 605-467-3839 Lake Traverse District Parents into one of the BCD Election Board members. Danielle DeCoteau 605-467-1206 Please check with district to make sure your kids Members are: Megan Cook, Kevin LaFontaine, Email: [email protected] are on the youth roster. Rolanda Quinn, Susie Rivera - alternate and Brandilyn Franzen - alternate. You may also email your letters of intent to Billy Kohl, BCD Attention BIG COULEE DISTRICT EXECUTIVES Secretary @ [email protected] Lake Traverse District Youth Candidates for the Big Coulee Tiospa Zina School Jerry Eastman, Interim Chairman: 605-419-1031 Board will be Megan Cook and Danielle Valley Fair Trip Lynn Halbert, Vice-Chairman: 605-268-3035 DeCoteau. Voting will be along with the special Tenative Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Susie Rivera, Treasurer: 605-924-0956 Cell/Text election on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Deadline to sign up: July 31, 2018. 605-637-5155 Home - 605-637-5276 Fax Billy Kohl, Secretary: 605-268-0620 Cell/Text Email: [email protected] Attention ATTENTION BUFFALO LAKE DISTRICT MEMBERS LAKE TRAVERSE DISTRICT MEMBERS BUFFALO MEAT NOTICE DISTRICT EXECUTIVES TELEPHONE NUMBERS HEIPA YOUTH Buffalo meat will be given out on WEDNESDAY, JULY District Chairman-Darwin James - 268-3743 18TH, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Buffalo The Bus will be leaving Dakota Connection at Lake District Center. You can only pick up for Vice-Chairman-Jacky White - 268-0726 8:00 am on Monday, July 23, 2018 to Wild Treasurer-CR James - 419-1661 yourself. No other District members. Water West. July’s District Meeting Notice Secretary-Janel Many Lightnings - 268-1802 Only one parent will be allowed to attend with the The July District meeting will be held on Thursday child/children. July 19th, 2018 at the Buffalo Lake District For the parents that are driving, you will have Center. Supper is at 5:00 p.m. and the meeting until 11:00 am to get to Wild Water West in ATTENTION to start at 6:00 p.m. order to get your tickets to enter the park. Lake Traverse District Members VALLEY FAIR YOUTH TRIP SIGN-UP Next Regular District Meeting will be held Thursday, The sign-up for the Valley Fair Youth Trip will take July 26, 2018. place on Tuesday, July 24th from 5:00 p.m. to Vacant Boards and Committees: 7:00 p.m. at the bowling alley. You must come NOTICE and sign-up. If you are driving on your own you Tiospa Zina School Board LONG HOLLOW YOUTH TRIP must sign-up. You have to sign-up and fill out the Natural Resources/Fish and Wildlife WILD WATER WEST form required. NO PHONE CALLS. Remember SWO Judicial Committee SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018 this is a youth activity. Youth have priority for WILL BE MEETING AT THE FRONT GATE BY 11:00 the seats on the bus. Only adults on the bus Any District member interested in sitting on these AM. are the ones that are chaperoning youth 12 and boards, please submit a letter of intent no later MUST PROVIDE OWN TRANSPORTATION. WE younger. Youth 13 years and older do not need than Thursday, July 26 at 4:30 pm. WILL BE FEEDING TBA. a chaperone. ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL: VALLEY FAIR YOUTH TRIP ASHLEY ONEROAD (605) 268-9035 The trip to Valley Fair will take place on Thursday, NOTICE VAL KEOKE (605) 419-2398 August 2, 2018. The busses will leave from the JUNE RENVILLE (605) 924-4028 bowling alley at 8:00 a.m. Return about 2:30 a.m. Old Agency District Members You must be signed up for the trip in order to go. May submit their application for the 2 vacant seats DISTRICT YOUTH ROSTER UPDATE for the following board or commissions: If your child is on the youth roster as an honorary SWO Police Commission member and has since been enrolled. Please SWO Tribal Historical Preservation Office bring your enrollment papers to the District Deadline will be 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018. Secretary. Call Lisa Red Wing at 605-237-3521. Election will be held at the Old Agency District meeting on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Birthday Funds for 18-54 Given out only at the monthly District meeting. You must pick up your own birthday money. None will be mailed out. You must provide a copy of your ID. NOTICE TELEPHONE NUMBERS Old Agency District Members · Chairman Louie Johnson – Cell #605-951-4960 · Councilman Arnold White Jr. – Cell # 605-419-2054 Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekdays. · Vice-chairman John Lincoln – Cell # 605-924-0563 Doors open at 8:30 a.m. each day. · Treasurer Kayline LaBelle – Cell # 605-927-9018 District Executive Officers & Coordinators · Secretary Lisa Red Wing – Cell # 605-237-3521 District Center 698-7747 · Elderly Chairman – Louie Johnson – Cell # 605- 951-4960 Jesse Larsen, Chairman: 605-924-1635 · Elderly Vice-chairman Ronald Brant – 605-419-1191 Sherilyn Marks, Vice-Chair: 605-268-2024 · Elderly Treasurer Wanda Johnson – Cell # 605-924- Dani Two Stars, Secretary: 605-419-1109 1575 Louella Cloud, Treasurer: 605-268-5015 · Elderly Secretary Deborah Heminger – Cell # 605- Sara Hayes, Coordinator: 605-742-0075 268-1791 Seava Sartwell, Coordinator: 605-698-4013 · SWO Elderly Cynthia Starr – 605-467-9954 · The Buffalo Lanes – 698-3300 Page 16 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 18, 2018 Indian Preference will apply/ Trading post ads Continued from Page 15 EEO. Contact the Human Resources Department for complete job REQUIREMENTS: 1-3 months descriptions at 1-800-658- related experience. Able to 4717 ext. 1652. occasionally lift or move up If interested please fill out an to 25 lbs. Must obtain Non- application and submit to: Gaming license upon hire. Dakota Sioux Casino & *SERVICES CLERK “Shuttle Hotel, Human Resources Driver”(2 Full-Time) Various Department, 16415 Sioux shifts/weekends Conifer Road, Watertown, SD GENERAL FUNCTION: 57201. Provides services to guests of hotel and/or casino which Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel include: bellhop duties, coat Job Openings check duties, and shuttle Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is driver. seeking to fill the following REQUIREMENTS: High school position(s): diploma or G.E.D. preferred. GIFT SHOP: GIFT SHOP Must have good customer CLERK (1 FULL TIME) service skills. Ability to GENERAL FUNCTION: Must communicate verbally. Ability have excellent customer to handle diverse situations service background. Must and/or people. Must obtain have good communication Non-Gaming license upon skills, must greet customers hire. Must have valid driver’s and welcome varies venders license. Ability to lift 75lbs. entering establishment. Standing, bending, stooping REQUIREMENTS: Must have and reaching. Available to a High school diploma or work weekends and late G.E.D. equivalent. Must be nights. Exposure to outside neat in appearance, must receive varies payment types. Dakota Connection Casino to 20 lbs. or more and restock All positions will be exposed to weather conditions. have working knowledge in Must be able to lift, bend and Job Openings inventory. Have the physical noise & tobacco smoke. These positions will close on July retail sales operation. Operate use a step ladder. Must obtain Accounting Department: ability to stand for prolonged Indian preference will apply/EEO 18, 2018 at 4 pm. Micros system cash register, a Non-Gaming License upon Revenue Audit Clerk/Slot periods of time. Appropriate Employer. hire. Analyst (1) primarily dress code. Must be very Apply with the Human Resources This position will close on July week-ends, Friday- dependable. Must be at least Department, call or write 18, 2018 at 4 pm. Tuesday. Good oral and 18 years old & must have a for job description. Submit Contact the Human Resources written communication High School Diploma or GED. application to: Human Department for complete job and motivational skills, Opening date: Thursday, July 12, Resources Department descriptions at 1-800-658- computer literate, knowledge 2018 Dakota Connection Casino, 4717 ext. 1652. of Microsoft Excel, Word, Closing date: Wednesday, July 46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton, If interested please fill out an Infinium, Oasis Windows, 18, 2018 @ 4:00 p.m. SD 57262. application and submit to: accounting skills required. Dakota Sioux Casino & Previous bookkeeping Hotel, Human Resources experience, 6 months Department, 16415 Sioux accounting experience. Ability Conifer Road, Watertown, SD to maintain confidentiality & 57201. handle confidential material. Must be at least 21 years Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel old, must have a High school Job Openings diploma or GED. Must be Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is able to obtain a Key Gaming seeking to fill the following License. Menu for week of July 16 - July 20, 2018 position(s): Restaurant Department: CAGE: CASHIER (1 Full-Time) Prep cook/cook (2) full-time, All Specials $6.95 GENERAL FUNCTION: rotating shifts, day, and Monday – Steak Fries Responsible for providing out swing, includes weekends & With French Dip casino guests with excellent holidays. Previous experience Tuesday - Roast beef dinner or Roast beef cashier services efficiently and is preferred. Must be able to accurately while maintaining multi-task; have the ability all this number to report meth dealers combo a friendly and positive to work under pressure; the Mashed potatoes w/gravy, green beans, dinner roll attitude. Services include cash ability to operate necessary exchange and check cashing equipment; knowledge of or meth users to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Wednesday - Taco Bar transactions, as well as other food preparation safety C Indian Taco, 3 -soft or hard shell tacos, taco salad, super tots, 2 monetary transfer of funds. requirements and ability Oyate Tribal Law Enforcement Officials. taco burgers w/ French Fries. REQUIREMENTS: High school obtain a “Food Handlers” diploma or GED equivalent. certification; physical ability Thursday - Sioux burger Available to work all shifts to clean, lift heavy object up You can leave information anonymously. w/ French fries or homemade chips (day, swing, graveyard) Total Friday - Fish sandwich accountability for imprest bank. Computer knowledge w/ curly fries helpful. Customer service ***** a must. Must obtain Key Don’t forget our “Better Breakfast” Gaming License upon hire. Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM This position will close on July Includes: 2 eggs, hash browns, toast 18, 2018 at 4 pm. Contact the Human Resources and your choice of meat for only Department for complete job $4.25! descriptions at 1-800-658- 4717 ext. 1652. Senior breakfast every Tuesday from 8 AM - 10 AM, includes 2 If interested please fill out an eggs, 2 slices of bacon or 2 sausage links and toast for only application and submit to: $1.99! Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel, Human Resources Department, 16415 Sioux Conifer Road, Watertown, SD 57201.
Harvest Fest 2018 Saturday, July 28, 2018 Wilmot, SD CAR SHOW 1-3 p.m. Free Registration Trophies to be awarded in all three classes! BURNOUTS Registration 6-7 p.m. Burnouts start at 7 p.m. $15 Entry Fee 1st Place - $300 2nd Place - $100 for POSI 1st Place - $200 2nd Place - $100 for One-Wheel-Wonder Questions? Call or text Chris (Madsen Automotive) 605.467-1659 Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 18, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 17
The smoke dance originates from the Eastern tribes many different types of smoke dance. As you travel of the Iroquois Confederacy. Although originally only the pow wow circuit on the East Coast you see the a men’s dance, a dance for hunting, a ceremonial or friendly competition among the smoke dancers. Our war dance, it has grown into a contemporary dance for group is from Oneida, Wisconsin, one of three Oneida the younger generation. Both men and women share communities. their individual gifts of song and dance. And there are (Information shared by Jodell Crawford)
Oneida (Wisconsin) Smoke Dancers: Akasha, Jessica, Tracy, Dylan, Bradley, Natasha, Brandon, Bea, Turtle, Kanani, I'tewin, and Quincy (kneeling). Photo courtesy of Jodell Crawford.
Brandon, Tracy, Bradley: Oneida smoke dance singers. Sota photo. Quincy Granquist, Sash dance. Sota photo.
Natasha Stevens, Sash dance. Sota photo.
Oneida Smoke Dance Crew performing the Tracy Stevens, men's smoke dance. Sash dance. Sota photo. Sota photo. Bradley Granquist, men's smoke dance solo. Sota photo.
Jessica House, women's smoke dance. Sota photo.
Dylan Granquist, men's smoke dance. Sota photo. Page 18 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 18, 2018 FARGO CLR 0715_SV_FARGO_PG4
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Saturday afternoon grand entry. Woodrow W. Keeble Memorial American Legion Post 314 honor guard. Sota photo.
Saturday evening grand entry, with the Kit Fox Society honor guard. Sota photo.
Miss Ajerica Cara Mund leading royalty in the first grand entry of the 151st annual Sisseton-Wahpeton Wacipi. Sota photo.
Desert Era honor guard at Friday evening's grand entry, joined by Chairman Dave Flute. Sota photo.
A dancer to learn from. Sota photo. Page 20 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 18, 2018
The 4th annual Bataam Memorial March begins, as the others, at the Marchers/walkers on the morning of Friday, July 6th, heading Miss America 2018 Miss America 2018 Cara Norbert Bellonger home. Photo by John Heminger. toward the pow wow grounds, honoring the memory of the Bataan Cara Mund and Caden Mund & Alva Fiddler. Photo by John Death March survivors, including the late Winfield Thoompson Sr. Smith. Photo by John Heminger. and Louis Williams. Photo by John Heminger. Heminger.
Families of Winfield Thompson and Louis Williams at the Winfield Thompson Arena following the 4th annual Bataan Memorial March. Photo by Johm Heminger.
Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Desert Era Veterans. Photo by John Heminger.
Chairman Dave Flute, Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe, with Chairman Harold Frazier, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Photo by John Heminger.
The mothers and kunsi's were taking pictures of them so I moved off to the side to capture this picture. JH
Dayton Seaboy (Wambdi Sapa) Grass Dance Special Winners with Kit Fox Society and family. Photo by John Heminger.
Alexandria Frederick, Rosebud, running on the Democatic ticket for SD Secretary of State. One of the responsibilities of that office is Wayne Frederick, Rosebud, JR Rondell. Photo by John to register voters. Photo by John former member of his tribal Heminger. Heminger. council, is campaigniung on the Democrat ticket for a seat on the SD Public Utilities Commission. Photo by John Heminger.
Tanksi Clairmont. Photo Warming up before her special! JH by John Heminger.
Melynda Highbear. Photo by John Heminger.
Jasmine Bursheim. Photo by John Heminger. Narcisse Lufkins & Tim LaBatte playing moccasin. Photo by John Heminger.
Chanku One Star, Two Strikes, South Dakota. Photo by John Heminger. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, July 18, 2018 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 21
Wild Horse Race: Danny White, Delane German and Gerald German. Photo by John Heminger.
Wasu Bertsch. Photo by John Heminger.
Sunday at the rodeo, Wild Horse Race. Photo by John Heminger.
Bull Fighters have no fear! Photo by John Heminger.
Sam Shepherd. Photo by John Heminger.
Trinie Seaboy's final ride. He is retiring after 30-plus years of riding. Photo by John Heminger.
Rough ride, cowboy. Photo by John Heminger.
Watching this rider hang on. Photo by John Heminger. Daniel Shepherd. Photo by John Heminger.
You know that is going to hurt! Photo by John Heminger.
Hunter Grey. Photo by John Heminger. Johnny Cordell Jr. (his dad watching from the chute). Photo by John Heminger.
Bucked Off: Cody MacConnell. Photo by John Heminger.
Fortunate Bullrider; he didn’t get stepped on. Photo by John Heminger.
Kaler Kirkie, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. Photo by John Heminger. Page 22 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - July 18, 2018
Young players getting instruction in the Creator's game. Sota photo by Christy.
Playing lacrosse on the SWO ceremonial grounds last Friday. Sota photo by Christy.
Collage of photos of the Aztec dancers. Photos by John Heminger.
Furry critters almost seem alive! Sota photo by Christy.
Peeking out from the crow's nest is JC Crawford announcing another year of softball on the SWO And the bat connects with the ball! Sota photo. pow wow grounds! Sota photo.
Mikah, proud of these earrings he Jasyln and Ali practicing outside the arena for the made! Sota photo by Christy. junicr dance competition. Sota photo by Christy.
Good eye, great hit and scores! Sota photo. A cute little furry visitor to the pow wow. Sota photo by Christy.
Lined up for grand entry. Sota photo by Christy.
Good hit! It led to her making a run for SJR. Sota photo.
Watch upcoming issues of your Sota for contest results and photos. In the meantime, enjoy the scenes and faces as captured in photos in the gallery Sundown upon these traditional men dancers. Sota photo by Christy. on these pages.