General Council Thursday and Friday, June Tribe’s 2004 audit submitted to federal clearing house PRESORTED STANDARD Sota Per Copy 28 and 29, at Dakota Connection Plan now to attend the 140th annual Wacipi U.S. POSTAGE World Peace and Prayer Day/Honoring Photos, bios from the 2007 SWO Princess Contest; PAID Sota Iya Ye Yapi WILMOT, SD Sacred Sites Day Wednesday, June 20 Princesses to be crowned Friday night, June 29th PERMIT NO. 1 P.O. Box 628 ¢ SWO Tribe hosts first-ever regional tribal Dakota Nation Gaming to hold job fair elderly conference last week Photo highlights of Enemy Swim Day School Summer Agency Village, SD 57262 50 Buffalo Lake, Enemy Swim District Session Postmaster: members honored with healthy Next week in the Sota: Annual Visitors Guide to the Contents -- Time-Dated News Do Not Delay lifestyle awards Pow Wow This edition mailed at Wilmot, SD on June 18, 2007

Two Serving the Sisseton and Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968 Sections Vol. 38 June - Wazustecasa Wi - “Moon of Wild Strawberries Ripening” - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 No. 24 First-ever regional gathering to discuss tribal elderly issues –

he Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe hosted a first-of-its-kind traditions alive, despite the oppression of the boarding Tregional gathering last week to discuss common tribal elderly. schools, the outlawing of our sacred language and The two-day event was held Monday and Tuesday, June 11 and 12, at ceremonies, and the attempt to destroy our culture Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel in Watertown. and even the basic unit of the Dakota family. I know that you resisted and stood strong, despite Response from participants from other tribes every attempt to make you into someone other was excellent, according to SWO Tribal Chairman than yourself. I know these things, because my own Michael I. Selvage Sr. Several visiting elders expressed mother, grandmothers, and grandfathers endured how glad they were to see how much attention the these tests and hardships, and yet motivated me to SWO Tribal government gives to their elderly. uphold, protect, and promote the well-being of our “They were surprised and glad to hear how our Dakota people and community. They are the ones Tribal Council sets aside two days each month for who taught me to think of the people first, before our elderly concerns,” said the Chairman. serving my own needs or concerns. “And they were glad to hear about the new elderly When I think of your sacrifices for us, I become facility we’re building,” he added. nearly speechless, and I wonder how we can ever Chairman Selvage said that one outcome of the repay you for all those things that you endured, so two days was a suggestion to create a Dakota/Lakota/ that our families can live. As Tribal Chairman of the SWO veterans of Nakota coalition to address tribal elderly needs Sissetonwan Wahpetonwan Ospaye, from my heart, American Legion Post regionally. I say to you: Nina Wopida Tankan. I come before you 314 serve as honor Such a coalition, he said “. . . could become a force in a good way, to say thank you for everything that guard during opening in NCAI (National Congress of American Indians).” you have done for our people. You have nurtured and ceremony last Monday Visitors said that not all tribes “. . . have the kept the flames of hope alive, and I am very thankful at the tribal elderly political influence that the tribes in the Dakotas have of your efforts. . . . (and) a coalition could serve all the tribes as a Here at Sisseton-Wahpeton, we are doing conference. better advocate in NCAI and affecting legislation.” everything that we can to accommodate and meet the Welcome address challenges of our tribal elderly. While our children By SWO Tribal Chairman Michael I. Selvage Sr. and youth are priority for us, our Tribal elderly people Hau, Mitakuyapi: are our greatest treasure. So many have passed on, On behalf of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, I take and I for one miss them. this opportunity of welcoming each one of you to this Here at Sisseton-Wahpeton, our non-federal gathering of our Elderly Oaye. Be assured that we are resources have increased, and at the same time, very happy to see you and at the same time, we are very we are challenged with the overwhelming task of Good news on tribal-federal funding front – humbled and honored that you have chosen to come balancing fulfillment of needs for all segments of our here today. I also want you to know that I am very membership. I admit that we need to do more for the appreciative of the sacrifices and commitments that Tribal elderly, and not a day passes without thinking you have demonstrated throughout the communities about how we can do that. As we speak, we are of our Dakota/Nakota/Lakota Nation. working on designing plans that would address and As a member and descendant of the Waanatan fulfill the real needs of our Tribal elderly, and I am ccording to SWO Tribal Chairman Michael I. Selvage Sr., the 2004 Tribal audit has been and Wakinyan Duta (Red Thunder) Tiospaye of the confident that progress will be made in the months Acompleted by Joseph Eve & Co. and submitted to the federal clearing house. Bde Hda Kiya, Lake Traverse Community, I know ahead. that we cannot know who we are, unless we know Therefore, it is with the greatest respect for you, Target date for completion of the 2005 audit, budgets for fiscal year 2008. (See the notice whom we came from. that we wish you well during this conference. I have he said, is the end of July 2007. published by the Vice-Chairman’s office elsewhere I know that you are the keepers of all those who SWO Tribal Vice-Chairman Jake Thompson in this edition.) Tribal Council looked at the ’08 came before us, and I also know that you have paid Tribal elderly conference added that the 2006 Tribal audit completion requests with the goal of deficit reduction in a heavy price in keeping our Dakota way of life alive. Continued on Page 4 taerget is December 2007, which would bring the mind. I also know that many of you kept our language and Tribe current with its record-keeping for federal Results of this review will be available at next program support. week’s General Council. Delays in completing the audits has threatened Oyate Tribal members are asked to attend continued funding of Tribal programs and the General Council session next Thursday and necessitated a conservative review of all program Friday, June 28 and 29, at Dakota Connection.

(Editor’s note: See photo highlights of the Princess and Nick Thompson and Ulysses Abraham sponsored $300; 4th Place $200; 5th Place $100. Sr.; Vice-Chairman Jacob “Jake” Thompson; Secretary Contest elsewhere in this edition of the Sota. Next by Monte Thompson and Family. Jr. Boy’s and Girls Category 6 – 12: Traditional Delbert Hopkins Jr.; Big Coulee District Council week: Visitors Guide to the Pow Wow.) Jr. Boys Traditional Special Anthony Philbrick - Grass - Fancy (Boys); Traditional - Jingle - Fancy person Norma Perko; Buffalo Lake Council person Headstaff: MCs are Tommy Christian and Terry St. John (Mato Ohitika) in memory of Lawrence (Girls) – 1st Place $300; 2nd Place; $200; 3rd Place Terri Larsen; Enemy Swim District Council person Fiddler; Arena Directors Nathan Smith and Arnold Philbrick. $100; 4th Place $75; 5th Place $50. Audrey Bernard; Heipa District Councilman Winfield Williams; Head Singing Judges Ted Phelps and Monte Singing Contest sponsored by Danette Crawford Singing Contest: 1st Place $10,000; 2nd Place Rondell Jr.; Lake Traverse District Councilman Jerry Thompson. and Family. $7,500; 3rd Place $6,000; 4th Place $4,500; 5th Place Flute; Long Hollow District Council person Virginia Host Drums: SWO local drums. Men and Women’s Golden Age Category (55 and $3,000. Max; Old Agency District Councilman Floyd Kirk Jr. Grand Entries: Thursday Warm-Up at 7:00 p.m.; Over) Traditional and Grass (Men) Moccasin Tournament: 1st Place $2,500; 2nd Powwow Committee: Chairman Arnold Williams; Friday 1:00 and 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 1:00 and 7:00 Traditional and Jingle (Women): 1st Place $1000; Place $1,500; 3rd Place $1,200; 4th Place $500. Vice-Chairman Louie Johnson; Treasurer Danny p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m. 2nd Place $800; 3rd Place $600; 4th Place $400; 5th Tiny Tots will be paid day money. Seaboy Jr.; Secretary Danette Crawford; Kenny Gill, Miss SWO Tessa Quinn Tate Waste’ Win Teen Place $200. $5,000 Drum Split Non Contest Drums. Eric Shepherd, and Monte Thompson. Girls Fancy Special: 1st Place $300 and Star Quilt; 2nd Sr. Men’s and Women’s Adult Category (35 – 54) Other Events Security Provided 24 Hours Each Day: No Place $200 and Shawl; 3rd Place $100 and Shawl. Traditional - Grass - Fancy (Men), Traditional - Jingle *Man and Woman Team Hand Drum. Firearms, Alcohol or Drugs Allowed. Committee not Jr. Miss SWO Shelby Rose Morales Wihmunke - Fancy (Women): 1st Place $1000; 2nd Place; $800; *Archery Contest. responsible for lost, stolen property or lack of funds. Wiyakpa Win Jr. Girls Fancy Special: 1st Place $100 3rd Place $600; 4th Place $400; 5th Place $200. *Golf Tournament. Hotel Information: Dakota Magic Hotel 701- and Jacket; 2nd Place $75 and Jacket; 3rd Place $50 Adult Men and Women’s Category 18 – 34: *Rodeo. 634-3000; Dakota Sioux Hotel 877-250-2121; Super and Jacket; 4th Place $25 and Jacket. Traditional - Grass - Fancy (Men); Traditional - Jingle *Youth Basketball Tournament. 8 Motel 605-742-0808; Holiday Motel 605-698-7644; Darrell Frenier Memorial Singing Contest: Prizes - Fancy (Women) – 1st Place $1000; 2nd Place $800; *Softball Tournament. I-29 Motel 605-698-4314; Viking Motel 605-698- to be announced. 3rd Place $600; 4th Place $400; 5th Place - $200. *Teen Dance. 7663. Men’s Fancy Dance Special sponsored by the Teen Boy’s and Girls Category 13 – 17: Traditional *SWO Health and Fitness Walk and Run For more information, go to the Pow Wow Shepherd Family. - Grass - Fancy (Boys); Traditional - Jingle - Fancy (Saturday 8 a.m.). Committee website: www.swo-powwow.com/. Men’s Fancy Dance Special in honor of Winfield (Girls) – 1st Place $500; 2nd Place $400; 3rd Place SWO Tribal Council: Chairman Michael I. Selvage

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Michael I. Selvage Sr. Tribal Chairman

Declaration

Whereas, World Peace and Prayer Day/Honoring Sacred Sites Day Sota guest editorial – seeks to educate future generations to become peacemakers and caretakers of the land, uphold the importance of caring for Sacred Sites, Dirty snow found to contribute to warming keep the channels of communication between all nations open, and find RANDY BOSWELL, CANWEST NEWS SERVICE - A team of U.S. scientists has sustainable solutions to environmental abuse; found that “dirty snow” is a surprisingly significant contributor to global warming. . . The researchers have measured, in the first comprehensive study of its kind, how snowy Whereas, on June 21st people of all religions and beliefs will serve to landscapes tainted by carbon particles from inefficiently burned fuels and forest fires are brighten awareness, generate energy, and exhibit concern for all life; and, absorbing more of the sun’s heat than the less sooty snow cover of centuries past. “Snow becomes dirty when soot from tailpipes, smokestacks and forest fires enters Whereas, World Peace and Prayer Day/Honoring Sacred Sites Day, the atmosphere and falls to the ground,” the team explains. “Soot-infused snow is darker is an occasion to come together to pray for world peace and global than natural snow. Dark surfaces absorb sunlight and cause warming, while bright surfaces healing; reflect heat back into space and cause cooling.” . . . “When we inject dirty particles into the atmosphere and they fall onto snow, the Now, Therefore, I, Michael I. Selvage Sr., Chairman of the Sisseton- net effect is we warm the polar latitudes,” says Charlie Zender, a University of California Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, Agency Village, South atmospheric physicist and co-author of a study published in the latest Journal of Dakota, hereby declare June 21, 2007, as . . . Geophysical Research. “Dark soot can heat up quickly. It’s like placing tiny toaster ovens into the snow pack.”. . . In their NASA-funded project, Mr. Zender and three colleagues from UC-Irvine and the World Peace and Prayer Day/ University of Colorado calculated that dirty snow caused the Earth’s temperature to rise 0.1 to 0.15 C, or up to 19% of the total warming of 0.8 C over the past 200 years. In that time, the Arctic Honoring Sacred Sites Day has warmed about 1.6 C, and dirty snow there has caused at least 0.5 C of the warming, the team found. Sota guest editorial – Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Surviving war, slowly dying at home Tribal Chairman By Aaron Glantz Published on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 by Inter Press Service. LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Vets Westside Residence Hall is a hulking eight-story structure a few blocks have been in U.S. custody have disappeared, according to Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. from Los Angeles International Airport. It’s the largest transitional housing and employment centre for *Violates our privacy by secretly accessing foreign phone calls, e-mails, and financial and other records homeless veterans in the country, hosting 700 veterans annually. — approved, if at all, only by a rubber-stamp “court.” Michael Hall is one of its residents. The 31-year-old Army staff sergeant enlisted shortly after high *Conducts searches without notice or judicially issued warrants. The administration’s assurances that it school and served as a heavy equipment mechanic and technical weapons specialist in Bosnia, Cuba, does not engage in misconduct are worth little, considering what has already come to light. Kuwait and Afghanistan before being severely injured in Iraq in 2003. To hold onto the support of the American people for this dictatorial power, the Bush administration has “I was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade,” Hall told IPS as he limped into a recreation room on the engaged in its own form of terrorism by exposing domestic “plots” involving small rag-tag groups allegedly building’s ground floor. “I suffer from compression of the spine. I used to be six foot four. Now I’m six two bent on, among other things, attacking Fort Dix and blowing up fuel tanks and pipelines near JFK International and a half.” Airport. The pipeline plot, U.S. Attorney Roslynn R. Mauskopf said, “could have resulted in unfathomable “I got knocked through a wall,” he added, almost as an afterthought. damage, deaths and destruction.” Yet people who actually understand these things say this is far-fetched. The federal government’s Veterans Administration considers Hall to be 100 percent disabled. He has It looks as though we are being terrorized by the government. To be sure, there must be a few people in difficulty walking, dragging his feet with each step he takes. He also suffers from mental problems — the country who, for whatever reason, talk about blowing something up. But skepticism about these supposed bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder — conditions he didn’t have before he went to Iraq. threats is in order: the alleged plotters were exposed by FBI informants trying to get their own criminal Hall said his problems really started when he got back to the United States and started using sentences reduced. There is a fine line between an informant desperate to cooperate with law enforcement methamphetamines to dull the pain. and an agent provocateur — the facts are easily concealed. “I knew a lot of people who were killed in Iraq,” he said, “so the pain of losing loved ones on the The government’s past conduct justifies suspicion. Remember Jose Padilla. He first came to our attention battlefield, the pain of not being there for my children, of not knowing how to live in this civilian society in 2002 when then-Attorney General John Ashcroft interrupted a visit to Russia to make a dramatic television after so many years in the military — I stuffed these things down deep inside because I considered myself a announcement that Padilla, an American citizen, had been seized in Chicago for allegedly planning to hard-core guy. But after the effects of the methamphetamine went away, I still felt the same. No matter how detonate a dirty (radiation) bomb in the United States. For years Padilla, a former gang leader who talked much I could do or how much I could smoke the results were the same. It was the insanity of it all.” big, was held — uncharged — in solitary confinement (tortured and drugged, he says) by the military as an Hall has four children, ages seven, four, two, and one. But his behaviour since being released from the unlawful enemy combatant. When he asked the courts to review his detention, the Bush administration military has kept him away from them. In addition to using drugs, he started dealing as well. Since leaving objected on grounds that Padilla was entitled to no protections accorded criminal defendants. He eventually the military in 2003, he has served time in federal prison in Oklahoma for felony home invasion and has got his case into court, but an initially favorable decision was reversed on appeal. Before the Supreme Court had numerous other run-ins with the law. Within three years, he hit rock bottom — one of 27,000 homeless could hear the case, the government moved it to the civilian courts, and Padilla is now standing trial. But vets on the streets of Los Angeles. he was not charged with plotting to set off a dirty bomb in the United States. Instead, he was charged with Dwight Radcliff is chief operating officer of U.S. Vets, a public-private partnership founded in 1993 to planning to commit terrorism in other countries. The U.S. government is the world’s policeman. serve homeless veterans. He told IPS his organisation is increasingly coming into contact with relatively Avoiding the Supreme Court by taking Padilla to criminal trial enabled the administration to protect its young homeless veterans involved in custody disputes over their children. power to hold “enemy combatants” without charge indefinitely, but now the al-Marri ruling makes it a virtual “It’s a sign of the times,” he said. “It’s a lot freer now than even in the 1970s. So it’s not surprising to see certainty the issue will go to the Supreme Court. If the administration prevails, Padilla’s acquittal wouldn’t a veteran who is 23 years old who has children, who cannot get along with the custodial parent who needs guarantee his freedom. support and help to navigate that system.” Presidential power grabs and unlikely plots: if this doesn’t add up to tyranny, what would? Radcliff added that the presence of those children can also be a motivator to get the veteran off the Sheldon Richman is senior fellow at The Future of Freedom Foundation (www.fff.org) and editor of The streets and clean from drugs. For example, U.S. Vets helped former Staff Sergeant Michael Hall win custody Freeman magazine. of his children after he got off methamphetamine. The children are currently living with Hall’s parents until he finds a permanent place to live. “These are guys who are pretty much going straight from deployment to the streets,” added Rachel Feldstein, associate director of New Directions, a residential care centre for homeless veterans inside the VA complex in West Los Angeles. She says veterans of the Iraq war are becoming homeless much more quickly than Vietnam vets. Sota Iya Ye Yapi While about half of the estimated 400,000 homeless veterans served during the Vietnam years, Feldstein said most did not usually become homeless until nine to 12 years after their discharge. Official newspaper of the Already, she said, Iraq war vets are living on the streets of Los Angeles, getting seriously addicted to Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate drugs and falling into criminal behaviour, she said. Of the Lake Traverse Reservation Firm estimates of the number of homeless Iraq war veterans are hard to come by. 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It is time once again for the June General Council meeting. This year meeting where Tribal member questions will be addressed. The General Council is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, June 28th first General Council meeting will be held on the last Thursday and 29th, 2007 at Dakota Connection, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 and Friday of June where the following presentations will occur: p.m. (1) Financial reports for Tribally owned gaming operations; and Excerpt from SWO Constitution and By-Laws: “Section 4. There shall (2) Office of Vice-Chairman financial report of the past calendar be a General Council composed of the enrolled members of the year and budget for the current calendar year . . . .” In accordance Tribe eighteen (18) years of age and over. A quorum for General with the SWO Tribal Constitution, this meeting will focus on the Council shall be at least ten percent (10%) of the registered financial aspect of Tribal programs. members. It shall be the duty of the Tribal Council to call and Thank you. notice, at least twice in each calendar year, a General Council SWO Tribal Vice-Chairman Jacob E. Thompson.

Tentative SWO General Council Agenda 1:15 p.m. Construction Management - Vern Cloud 9:30 a.m. Invocation - Vernal Donnell Thursday, June 28, 2007 1:30 p.m. Tribal Roads Department - Gerald German Jr. 10:00 a.m. Joseph Eve & Company Power Point Presentation – 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority - Leroy Quinn Auditors 9:00 a.m. Posting of Colors – Sandman; Flag Song - Buffalo Jr. 11:00 a.m. Gaming Commission - Verlyn Beaudreau – Lake Singers; Roll Call - Sharron Rice/Delores Larson - Recording 2:00 p.m. Office of Child Support Enforcement - Bill LaRoque Chairman Secretary 2:15 p.m. Little Voices Group Home - Robin Quinn, Manager 12:00 noon Lunch 9:30 a.m. Invocation - Ed RedOwl 2:30 p.m. TERO - DelRay German, Director 1:00 p.m. Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise; John Rondell - 10:00 a.m. Dakota Western Corporation - Robert Huff 2:45 p.m. Tax Department - Ann German, Director GM Dakota Sioux Casino; Rod Fayant - GM Dakota Connection 10:30 a.m. Fuel Inc., Carrietta Greeley 3:00 p.m. Retreat of Colors – Sandman Buffalo Lake Singers Casino; Cheryl Owen - GM Dakota Magic Casino 11:00 a.m. Fish & Wildlife Program - Alvah Quinn Sr. Adjourn 3:00 p.m. Retreat of Colors - Vietnam Veterans Association 11:15 a.m. Tribal Court - BJ Jones, Chief Judge Friday, June 29, 2007 Wahpekute Drum 11:30 a.m. Sota lya Ye Yapi - Chuck Floro 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Adjourn 11:45 a.m. Dakotah Pride - Richard Bird, Manager 9:00 a.m. Posting of Colors - Vietnam Veterans Association; 12:00 noon Lunch Flag Song - Wahpekute Drum; Roll Call - Sharron Rice/Delores (Note: Program managers are asked to please be available at the 1:00 p.m. Lake Traverse Utility Commission - John Cloud Larson - Recording Secretary scheduled times.)

Please accept the invitation of Chairman Selvage Please note copy deadlines, The Elected Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate to join your prayers with those of others in the World Peace and Prayer Day/Honoring Sacred Sites Day policies for submission; Breaking Leadership has determined a need this Wednesday, June 20th. news, emergencies, and obituaries to streamline the current and budget Prayer is heard by the Creator; prayer binds us together; prayer helps to heal the peoples; prayer are always accepted appropriations process. Be advised that helps make us, who are broken, whole. Copy to be considered for publication – news, various Tribal entities and programs including Please join in this special day. advertising, editorial opinion letters, etc. – are to be ***** submitted either to Tribal headquarters (SWO Mail commissions, boards and committees will be Also, please continue daily to remember Gabriel Room, TiWakan Tio Tipi) or to the Sota mail box at notified accordingly. “Nito” Sanchez III in your prayers. We are praying for Agency Village Community Post Office (P.O. Box 628, a miracle, that this little boy will come back from his Agency Village, SD 57262), by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. The Tribal Executives have been meeting with their coma and return to life. It is possible. FAX and e-mail submissions will be accepted until respective programs and managers in the past ***** 12:00 noon on Friday (with the exception of letters Remember, too, our community is in need of to the editor/Open letter to the Oyate, or “opinion” recent weeks. prayer. We are disheartened to hear the shocking letters, which must be received no later than 10:00 Thank you for your cooperation. story told this week by Katie Hill. a.m. Thursday). What happened to Nito seems not to have If you are writing an opinion letter, please note that Office of Tribal Vice-Chairman brought an end to the violence that is growing like a it must be signed and the author’s name will appear cancer among some of our young people. in print, it must not contain libelous statements, and Jacob Thompson Tribal Police Captain Gary Gaikowski’s it should be brief, ideally 500 words or less, in order assessment published last week, taken from the to be considered for publication. children – Amber, Josie and Elaina Kurschner, Casketbearers were Jay Adams, Troy Tordsen, J.J. Congressional hearing in Lower Brule, reinforces the Earlier receipt of copy is always appreciated. So, Grace and Marcus Byington; granddaughter, Amelia Marks, Buddy Bird, Noel Bendickson and Shelby call: as a community we must take back the youth if you are aware of a date or message that needs to be Gasca; step-children; step-father, Steve Renner Keeble. from these destructive forces. publicized or advertised, please let us know about it of Minneapolis, Minnesota; brothers – Richard Danen enjoyed life in many ways. He was a loyal ***** in advance of the weekly deadline. Byington and William St. John; sister, Netnuqua and knowledgeable Oakland Raiders, Oakland As and Please remember, we need to continue praying For more information, contact Tribal Henhawk; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins NASCAR fan. He loved the outdoors, either working for all of our soldiers serving in all branches of the headquarters, Agency Village, (605) 698-3911. and many friends. or fishing. His favorite place for both being Pickrel military in harm’s way today, by prayer, by letters, by Also, a 24-hour dedicated fax line is installed at the An all-night wake service was held last Friday Lake. He was a man of many skills and could quickly sharing our concern with them and with others of Sota production office: (605) 938-4676. Voice-mail at the community center in Agency Village. Funeral become an expert in anything he found himself the community. messages can be sent to the production office at (605) service was held Saturday afternoon, June 16th. unfamiliar with. When he found something that We pray that their service helps bring peace and 938-4452. The preferred way of the new millennium The casketbearers were Rock St. John, Ted St. interested him or something he did not know well, he stability to the world, and that they all come home to submit typed articles and ads, art, and photos (if John, Sequoia St. John, Tom Leblanc, Sanford Jeffers viewed it as a challenge to learn, even learning to play safe and sound. you happen to have access to a digital camera or and Stacy Leblanc. bass guitar and playing in a band. His latest challenge We need to continue to remember our servicemen scanner), is by e-mail. Sending photos as moderately Spiritual leaders were John Cloud and Butch was repairing and restoring cars. and women, because there are still many serving in compressed jpeg files, each approximately 150-300 Felix. The “Eybay” Drum Group provided songs. He graduated from Sisseton High School in the war zones. KB in size, is preferred, attached to an e-mail message Burial is at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Veblen, 1982. He moved to Sioux Falls, SD where he worked Please pray for peace! containing information about the pictures. South Dakota. as a commercial painter. After returning home to See our Dakotah prayer for the akicita on the The editor can be reached at the following e-mail Arrangements are by the Chilson Funeral Sisseton, he was employed by Sisseton-Wahpeton Sota website. address: Home, Winsted, Minnesota; 320-485-4447; www. Housing Authority for a number of years. This period ***** [email protected] thechilsonhome.com/. of time was valued by him as he enjoyed the people Words to consider: Digital files are also accepted on disc/cd by mail he worked with and had the opportunity to work with “With all beings and all things we shall be as and at Tribal headquarters. both his grandfather Richard Keeble Sr. and his uncle relatives.” – Indian law CDF Dennis Keeble. He later became a self-employed and ***** as St. John Construction, he sponsored his bowling team in a sport he was well known to be competitive Those who have internet access can read the Sota Danen Jeffery news and view photo highlights from each weekly in. St. John age 42, Survivors include one daughter, Danae St. John issue – in full color – at the following website, which Mark Aaron journeyed to the is updated weekly (more frequently when needed): and a grandson, Dante; his long-time companion, Byington, age 36, of spirit world on Kim Amos and step-children, Sarah and Sam www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html Denver, Colorado Monday June 11, ***** Bernard, and Matt Dubois; his mother Karen Brown journeyed into the 2007 at his residence and step-father Duane Brown; his father Philip St. There is no way your Sota staff could possibly Spirit World on in Sisseton, SD. cover all the many activities in the schools and John and step-mother Kayan; three sisters – Tamara Saturday, June 9, There was an St. John Tordsen, Danielle St. John Adams, and Shelly Districts of the Lake Traverse Reservation. We 2007 in Denver. all-night wake encourage our readers and friends to submit material St. John; two step-sisters Brenda and Michelle; five He was born service on Thursday, brothers – Terry St. John, Phil St. John Jr., Thad St. and pictures whenever you can! October 18, 1970 June 14, 2007 Submission of articles, ideas and rough drafts, John, Erik Brown and Brandan St. John; three Step- in Minneapolis, beginning at the brothers – James C. Brown, Jose Brown and Brad and photographs, are always welcome. Minnesota. Sisseton-Wahpeton If you have an interesting family story, or news Brown; and a host of other relatives and friends. Mark was a community center Arrangements are by the Chilson Funeral you would like to share, please contact the editor. Tribal member of the at Old Agency Village. Besides news updates of interest to the Oyate, Home, Winsted, Minnesota; 320-485-4447; www. Sisseton-Wahpeton Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, June 15, thechilsonhome.com/. we are always open to publishing historical features, Oyate. 2007 also in the community center. stories, and legends. Keeping the traditions alive is He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Spiritual leaders were Gerald Heminger Jr. and one of the missions of the Tribal newspaper, and is St. John of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate; father, Butch Felix. Honorary casketbearers were Bob St. too often ignored in the rush of current events. Richard Byington of the Standing Rock Oyate. He John, Dennis Keeble, Duane Brown, Lillian Wanna, ***** is survived by his wife, Denise Byington of Denver; Angel Wanna, Carole Bursheim and Ruth Owens. Page 4 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Enemy Swim District healthy lifestyle award recipients – older sister Myrna Anderson, in writing about why Strutz were not able to be present on June 6th. At the June 6, 2007, session of the Tribal Council Gabe Barse is the son of Ruth Iyarpeya and Russell he should be selected for this recognition, notes Irvin Lucas Hill Sr. is the son of Benjamin and the people selected by the Enemy Swim District were Barse. He is 17 years old. His accomplishments “because he is living his life as he should as a 15 year Lorraine (White) Hill. He has five brothers and one honored for living and promoting healthy lifestyles: include winning the Soaring Eagle Award at Enemy old boy without drugs and alcohol.” sister (Dennis, Curtis, Jug, Monk, and Ginger). He has Lois Owens-Anderson (Elder); Chenoa Ann Peterson Swim Day School and American Legion Award. ten children (Eric, B.J., Fonz, Gabe, Heather, Candice, (Adult); Gabe Barse (Youth); Derrick James Locke He is a Senior at Tiospa Zina School. He was Tiffany, Shane, Daniel, and Ryan). Irvin has worked (Youth); and David Anderson (Youth). Plaques were All Conference in football. He is the first Native for the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority for presented to the recipients in behalf of the District, American from the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate to be eight years, Dakota Western for four years, and he Tribal Council, and Human Services Board. The chosen for the baseball team to play in the Hawaii has been working at Hill’s Construction lately. He has recipients were recognized with an honor song by Classic in Hawaii in June 2007. Gabe was selected for been alcohol and drug free for 19 years and never did the Red Storm drum group. this recognition because he is alcohol and drug free. smoke. Regarding his accomplishments, Irvin writes: He is a positive role model for younger kids in sports. “I am proud to have helped build the new Sisseton He is compassionate towards peers having troubles. Fire Station, the Westside Addition, the Sisseton He is trying to encourage his Mom to quit smoking. City Garage, and the new Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Gabe is also involved in traditional life. Health Care Center.” Irvin was selected for this recognition because he talks to young and old about alcohol and drugs at places where he meets them (school, work, and on the streets). Derrick James Locke, youth of the Enemy Swim Lacey Strutz is the daughter of Bessy Janisch and District, was honored for living and promoting Jim Strutz. She has three brothers and four sisters. healthy lifestyles at the Tribal Council Meeting June Lacey is currently attending Tiospa Zina School 6th. His parents, Audrey Bernard and Thomas Locke, and will be in the 10th grade. Her accomplishments were present with him as he accepted his award. include receiving the Flying Eagle Award and VFW Derrick Locke’s grand parents are Maynard and Award. She likes to dance and attend pow-wows. She Lois Owens-Anderson of the Enemy Swim Florine Bernard of Enemy Swim and Jean Cleveland is also active in volleyball and basketball. Lacey was District was recognized for living and promoting a and Thomas Locke (both deceased) of Old Agency. selected for this recognition because she was active healthy lifestyle. Daughter Chenoa Ann Peterson was He is currently enrolled at Tiospa Zina as a Junior in the Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU) while present as she accepted the award. and will be graduating next Spring. Derrick remained attending Enemy Day School, and she does not drink Lois Owens-Anderson currently resides in eligible academically to participate in sports by or smoke. Sisseton and is employed at Sisseton Wahpeton dedication and hard work. He has made it to the This session is one in a series of ongoing monthly College. She has four daughters and one son. She was state tournaments in wrestling and in track. He has presentations that recognize the many individuals nominated by her daughter “because she has not only David Anderson, a youth of the Enemy Swim been selected to go to Australia in July in wrestling on the Lake Traverse Reservation that live and been an extraordinary example of a drug and alcohol District, was honored for living and promoting to represent the State of South Dakota. Derrick also promote healthy lifestyles. This activity is a step in free lifestyle to her children but her community also. healthy lifestyles at the June 6th Tribal Council grass dances, sings, and participated in the Dakota implementing Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Health Plan My mother’s career as an educator/counselor has Meeting. His parents, Glen and Liz Anderson, were Bowl. He offers assistance in the community by Strategic Issue A. TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE spanned over two decades, which can also be said of present as he accepted the award. volunteering his time and enjoys sledding with his HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES, STRATEGY her sobriety. Since I was a child my mother has been David Anderson, son of Glen and Liz Anderson, nieces and nephews. Derrick was selected for this 1: Provide positive examples to the community by the greatest encourager of a healthy lifestyle. Her list of started his freshman year in high school. He is 15 recognition because he has been living and promoting recognizing people from the Districts for living and accomplishments include: organizer for Professional years hold. His accomplishments include band an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle and is very active in promoting healthy lifestyles. Empowerment Program (PEP); Director/Coordinator and church. He lettered in football his first year in the community and at school, participating in sports, The Human Services Board selected these for Moorhead School’s Indian Education Programs; high school and is participating in track. David’s football, basketball, wrestling and track. individuals because the District recognizes that they co-owner of Anderson Roofing; Cultural Counselor Buffalo Lake District healthy lifestyle award recipients – demonstrate the following healthy lifestyle qualities: at Dakotah Pride Center; Dakota Studies Teacher *“Well-balanced” (living and promoting a lifestyle at Tiospa Zina Tribal School; and she is currently at that is healthy in body, mind and spirit). At the June 6, 2007, session of the Tribal Council Sisseton Wahpeton College as Mentor/Advocate. She *Abstinence from alcohol, habitual use of tobacco the people selected by the Buffalo Lake District has earned a degree (Bachelor’s) in Indian Studies (cigarettes, chew), illegal (non-prescription) drugs, were also honored for living and promoting healthy and an Associate degree in career education. She and all other addictive substances lifestyles: Raymond Eastman (Elder); Bonnie One has also been a foster parent for over 20 years and *Caring, empathetic, and has respect for others. Road (Adult); Irvin Lucas Hill, Sr. (Adult); and adopted our brother 17 years ago. Most important to *Well respected in the community. Lacy Strutz (Youth). Plaques were presented to the my mom is her children and I can truly say that this recipients in behalf of the District, Tribal Council, fact is evident in my life since she instilled a great Tribal elderly conference and Human Services Board. The recipients were respect for culture, education, and drug and alcohol Continued from Page 1 recognized with an honor song by the Buffalo Lake free life into me.” drum group. asked our staff here to attend to your needs, whether it is concerning lodging or feeding, and I want to assure you that we will do everything possible to accommodate you during this conference. Mitakuyapi Owasin. ***** Heipa District Councilman Winfield Rondell Jr. Bonnie One Road of the Buffalo Lake District has submitted a written copy of his report, which he was recognized for living and promoting a healthy gave on Tuesday, day two of the conference. lifestyle. Her daughter, Cheyanne, was present as she Address to Tribal Elderly Conference accepted this award. By Winfield Rondell Jr. Bonnie One Road and Alvah Quinn have been Heipa District Councilman together for 34 years and have four children (Rolanda, Welcome again to the second day of the Elders Alvah Jr., Patrick, and Cheyanne). They also have four Conference. I heard that many issues important to the elderly members of Flandreau, Pine Ridge, Chenoa Ann Peterson of the Enemy Swim District grandchildren (Lane, Tayonna, Amaya, and Alexia). Rosebud, Standing Rock and Sisseton were discussed was recognized for living and promoting a healthy Bonnie has been working for the Community Health yesterday. lifestyle. Her mother Lois Anderson was present as Representative (CHR) Program for ten years. Her The elderly members of any tribe are central she accepted this award. accomplishments include being alcohol and drug to its well-being. The elders are the keepers of our Chenoa Ann Peterson lives in East Grand Forks free for ten years. She has completed the Children traditions and have achieved a lifetime of experiences with her husband (Chris) and two children (Kateri of Alcoholics Facilitator Training, Tribal Diabetes and knowledge that make them wise. Wisdom is one 6 and Macadam). She is in Nursing and wants also Education Training workshop, Patient Safety, Raymond Eastman, an Elder of the Buffalo of our Dakota values. The elders exemplify other to become a minister. Her many accomplishments Infection Control, Standard First Aid, and CPR. Lake District, was presented a plaque by Elwood values such as bravery and fortitude through out include being a Nursing student at the University of Bonnie was selected for this recognition because she Greybuffalo Sr., District Chairman, recognizing their lives by their experiences and work. North Dakota with a 3.85 G. P.A. She works with up has set an example by not drinking or smoking. Her him for living and promoting a healthy lifestyle. His Regarding legislative matters, you have spoken to 15-20 credits. Chenoa is strongly involved with home and vehicles are smoke-free, as well as alcohol granddaughter, Councilwoman Terri Larson, stood about wanting a meeting with the governor of South Church activities. She has Bible study in her home free. by him as he accepted the award. Dakota to ensure that your voice is heard and added once a week. Chenoa was selected for this recognition The other two recipients, Irvin Hill, Sr. and Lacey Raymond Eastman was born in 1910. He married because she has been sober/clean for two years and Angeline Two Stars, and they had five sons: DuWayne, also works part time as a care-giver for a quadriplegic. Wayne, Donnie, Clayton, and Magnus. His second She has obtained classes for certification as a marriage of 53 years was to Virginia Robertson. His minister with her husband and hopes to one day do accomplishments, first and foremost, include living missionary work in Africa or Russia. (She has to do to the age of 96 years (well over 30 years past the an internship with Church. ) She also supports other Native American males’ life expectancy). During his Native students to be drug and alcohol free. Chenoa younger days, Raymond was a farm worker, but he had been an outstanding athlete at Tiospa Zina was well known for his baseball skills. He was also School (went to State and placed). selected as Grandparent of the Year some years back. Raymond was selected for this recognition because he has been living a healthy lifestyle for numerous years. Raymond has been a strong supporter of the Buffalo Lake Sundance and attends every year.

Gabe Barse, a youth of the Enemy Swim District, All members and community members interested in helping take back the community from the personal was honored for living and promoting Healthy and community devastation that comes with Meth . . . PLEASE ATTEND! Lifestyles. His mother Ruth Iyarpeya presented him Visit Sota on the web with a star quilt and stood with him as he accepted http://www.earthskyweb.com/ sota.html this recognition. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 5 to legislation that affect the elders. We as Tribal should be made available to grandparents. Any Council members need to know of national and state paperwork should be done smoothly without any MOSQUITO CONTROL IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY FROM THE IHS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND THE SWO LAND legislation that affect our elderly population. We hitches and should be at the same at a financial level OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT need to know thoroughly the Older Americans Act. provided for other caretakers. Our Tribal Council How much is budgeted for our people and how do we with the aid of our lawyers should be able to assist in Late Spring and Summer mark the beginning of the mosquito season in South Dakota. get finances for our elders programs. There should be the issue, especially during this time in the American Not only are mosquitoes irritating to people and animals, they can also carry many money set aside for Native American elders. economic system when the cost of living and child diseases including the West Nile Virus (WNV). Part of our educational system is to teach the rearing is high. South Dakota’s WNV numbers have fluctuated year to year. Last year, South Dakota elders of the responsibility of official oversight, like One of your biggest concerns is the abuse of elders reported 113 human cases and WNV was responsible for the deaths of 3 people. In the Federal Trade Commission. You want training on by family members, the banks, the marketing system Roberts County there were four nonfatal human-disease cases. Our State has significant elders issues to be kept locally and not in Washington and other money making businesses. Yesterday, B.J. populations of the types of mosquitoes that can carry WNV. Although the Land or other large cities where the cost of travel is too Jones, our Tribal judge talked about the need for Operation’s Mosquito Control Program is working vigilantly to control mosquito high. As Tribal Council we are able to have direct an elderly protection code; that abusing the elders populations at large mass gatherings and in Tribal Housing areas, you and your neighbors contact with legislators and will use our office for this should be a crime. Our Constitution and Revision can do a lot to help reduce the mosquito population in your neighborhood and to protect purpose. Committee needs to get this code written and ratified yourself from unnecessary exposure.

We know that quality education for our youth by the Tribal Council. You can help reduce the number of mosquitoes in your neighborhood by: is crucial to well-being of any tribe. By quality Our tribal councils needs to have a forum at • Eliminating all standing water on your property, including cleaning out rain education I mean the latest and best in text books, least once a month to listen to our elderly members gutters to prevent standing water; the best trained Native American teachers. The for they are visionary and proactive. We need to set • Maintaining drainage and ponded areas to prevent the stagnation of water leading to youth need to know our histories, language, spiritual aside a permanent agenda item for them at our Tribal the breeding of mosquito larva; ways and most important is good parenting skills. Council meeting. • Emptying and turning over small plastic wading pools, wheelbarrows and water Education is ongoing until we leave this world. As At Sisseton, the Tribe provides some assistance catchments when not in use; our elderly members die, they take knowledge with for the elderly members. Once a month a gift • Removing junk, debris, plastic coverings, tires, bottles, cans, and any other them. We need to have a way to save our intellectual certificate in the amount of $100 is given to each objects capable of holding water (Even a teaspoon of stagnant water can produce a large properties and resources. Their stories are a part of elder. This is to help them with food and over the number of mosquitoes); our educational legacy and need to be recorded. counter medications. Every quarter, the elders are • Draining water from flowerpots, birdbaths, rain barrels, pet dishes, livestock Health care tops the list of needs for the elders. offered a day at the casino with $100 and a dinner. watering troughs, etc. at least once a week; where appropriate, replace with fresh water; Travel to keep medical appointments is essential. Each Our health programs offers the use of exercise • Mowing tall grass and weeds or reduce the amount of brush and other foliage in your of the districts should allocate medical travel in their machines to improve their health. They also offer area to reduce the resting sites for adult mosquitoes, including mowing the budgets. If district politics prevents medical travel information on nutrition. area between your fence and creeks, etc; than the tribe should designate an office to handle The Tribal Council in 2006 gave each District • Repairing leaky pipes, outside faucets, and move house cooler drain hoses frequently. this expense. The elders need hospice care. Diabetes money to institute programs to help the elderly is rampant among our people. Here at Sisseton we members of the seven Districts. The Sisseton- You can protect yourself from mosquito pests by: need our own hospital to service our people, instead Wahpeton Housing Authority gives reduced rental ƒ Making sure all windows and doors have screens, and that screens are in good repair of sending them to Fargo and Minneapolis for rates to the elders. We, as a Tribe are offering some ƒ Minimize time spent outdoors between dusk and dawn services. Then the cost of medical travel would be assistance to the elders through various programs. ƒ Wear protective clothing- shoes, socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt when eliminated. I would like to see a mission statement, goals outdoors for long periods of time, or when mosquitoes are most active ƒ In our old traditions, grandparents asked for one and resolution of this conference regarding the tribal Use mosquito repellent containing DEET or Picaridin, according to directions, when you are outdoors grandchild to live with them. This was one child, elderly members needs and that these be given to the not five to ten or more as it is today. The purpose tribal councils of those reservations represented here For more mosquito control information, contact the South Dakota Department of Health at (800- was to teach cultural knowledge and to help the today. 592-1861), the OEH (698-7606), or the SWO Land Operations (698-3911, ext.212) grandparents and was not a burden. And in the olden Our Tribal Council may not be able to assist times, the parents lived next door so that they were financially to any great degree but we can use our Mutual Self-Help Home Cleanup: If you need assistance with removal of excessive junk not deprived of bonding with their child. Parents office to contact congressional people. We can use and other debris on your property, during the month of June, contact the CHR Community were able to be parents to the child who lived with the our lawyers to gather laws and interpret them for our Cleanup Program (698-3531). grandparents. Today, the parents are not seen for long elderly population. There is much work to be done periods of time. It is not good for the grandchildren to and I am glad to see that our elderly members are burden the elders. Presently, grandparents take care doing just that. of grandchildren with little or no financial help and Wopida Tanka. BROOKINGS, S.D. – Mental illness affects one program about health produced by South Dakota this is another issue. Financial help to raise children in five families in the United States with depression, State University Cooperative Extension. Health and wellness column – 4. Order all dressings and sauces on the side, schizophrenia, or other disorders that affect quality “On Call” is the only medical program endorsed so you can control your portions. Use them of life. by the South Dakota State Medical Association sparingly or not at all. “On Call” producer Tami Watson says that’s why and the South Dakota Department of Health. It is 5. Ask to have your food prepared without butter the June 21 edition of “On Call” will answer questions made possible by major underwriter support from about psychiatric issues. Viewers will be able to call Avera Health and The South Dakota Foundation or cream sauces. in with their specific questions about this topic. for Medical Care. Additional sponsors include 6. Order vegetable side dishes. Be sure to ask the Host Ann Nachtigal and medical editor Dr. Rick Dakotacare, Brookings Health System, Rapid City server to leave off any sauces or butter. Holm will visit with guests Dr. Scott Schneider and Regional Hospital, Swiftel Communications, and 7. Be selective at salad bars and choose fresh Dr. Anthony Vaca from Avera Midwest Psychiatric Friends of SDPB. green, raw vegetables, fresh fruits, garbanzo Medicine about the causes and treatment of Veterans’ issues is the topic for the upcoming June beans, and low-fat dressing. Avoid cheeses, psychiatric illness. 28 show. Viewers can call 1-888-DrOnCall (1-888- marinated salads, pasta salads, and fruit salads “On Call” airs on South Dakota Public 376-6225) with questions during the program, or with whipped cream. Broadcasting-Television at 7 p.m. Central, 6 p.m. submit questions through the “On Call” Web site, 8. Order foods that are steamed, broiled grilled, Mountain, every Thursday. “On Call” is a weekly http://oncall.sdstate.org/. By Peggy Johnson, RN stir-fried, or roasted. Or ask that your food be Public (Community) Health Nursing prepared with very little butter or oil or none at Taken from the American Heart Association all. Portland, Oregon—Tribal Leaders from around or Position Statement regarding tobacco policy in the United States will join together later this Summer Indian Country. website, here are some helpful hints: 9. If you love potatoes, order them baked, boiled, to engage in discussions of tobacco policy issues According to the Centers for Disease Control and 1. Don’t be shy. Ask about ingredients or or roasted--not fried. Ask to have the butter specific to Indian Country. The National Tribal Prevention, thirty-three percent of adult American preparation methods for the food you’re not and sour cream left off. Try salsa or pepper and Leaders’ Tobacco Policy Summit will take place in Indians and Alaska Natives are smokers. To make familiar with. You deserve to know what you’re chives instead. Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 19 – 21, 2007 at matters worse, secondhand smoke from the burning eating. 10. For dessert, check your menu to see whether the Sheraton Bloomington, and is sponsored by end of cigarettes and exhaled by smokers causes 2. Ask to substitute low-fat foods for high- the restaurant offers low-fat dishes. If not, order the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board premature death and disease in children and adults fat ones. Ask for steamed vegetables in place fresh fruit or sorbet. Order fresh, seasonal fruit (NPAIHB) through a grant from the Robert Wood who do not smoke. There is no safe level of exposure of French fries or fresh fruit salad in place of without whipped cream or a topping. Johnson Foundation. to secondhand smoke for Native people. mayonnaise-laden coleslaw. Eat right for your heart’s sake. Have a good The role of tobacco in economic and cultural For more information, visit the NTTPN 3. Ask the chef to remove the skin from poultry, week...... Zani Un! decision-making at the Tribal Level will be a website: www.tobaccoprevention.net or contact or remove it yourself at the table. focus of the Summit as well as the development, Gerry RainingBird at 503.416.3287 or by Email: implementation, and enforcement of Tribal tobacco [email protected]. policies. Participants will draft a National Resolution

June 15, 2007, Washington, D.C. - Today, the of Excellence for Mental Health and Post Traumatic U. S. House of Representatives passed the Military Stress Disorder (PTSD) fully- operational this year, Construction and Veterans’ Appropriations bill, to care for those returning Iraq vets. which contains the single largest funding increase in *Support the development and operation of a TRIBAL COMMUNITY CENTER the 77-year history of the Veterans Administration. toll-free phone and web-based hotline for veterans to The legislation passed with report on deficiencies in VA medical AGENCY VILLAGE overwhelming bipartisan support. facilities and care. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007 Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin *Address the needs of veterans supported the legislation, and said, suffering from mental health and 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon “For the first time, our veterans are post-traumatic stress disorders. being funded at the amount they have Action on veterans’ health care Presenters earned and deserve. This funding funding could not come at a more Nancy Waller, PTSD Counselor increase will go toward meeting the important time. Just yesterday, a new & Others from the Fargo/Moorhead Area Vets Center health care and benefits needs of military report revealed significant Target Audience those brave men and women who problems in the military health *Combat and non-combat veterans have served their country. We owe it care system and a significant rise *Family members of veterans to them to deliver on our promises in veterans suffering from mental *Domestic violence survivors to them, and this bill is the right way disorders. More than one-third of *Boarding school survivors to do that. “ the 230,000 new veterans who have *Health care providers In particular, the increased funding in the Military applied for medical assistance from the Veterans’ Construction and Veterans’ Appropriations bill will: Affairs Department suffer with mental disorders. This informational presentation will focus on complex PTSD, identifying symptoms, diagnosis, *Significantly reduce the 400,000 claims backlog The legislation has won widespread support and treatment, and aftercare including support groups in the area. for veterans waiting for disability and other benefits praise from America’s leading veterans’ organizations If you know of anyone who would benefit from this presentation please bring them or come by adding more claims processors. including the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign yourself and get the information and the resources that are available. *Medical Services: $3.4 billion above 2007 to Wars, Military Officers Association of America, Contact person: Korry Bertsch, SWO Tribal Community Health Education (605) 698­7606 or improve access to medical services for all veterans. Paralyzed Veterans of America, AmVets, National (605) 268-1867. *Support critical maintenance of VA health care Association for Uniformed Services and Disabled Sponsored by: SWO Community Health Education Office—Teddi LaBelle, Community Health facilities. American Veterans. Educator. *Make five polytrauma centers and three Centers Page 6 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, June 20, 2007

he Enemy Swim FACE program wrapped up the school year with a Tyear-end awards presentation and dinner on May 16th. The following awards were presented. Awards presented by home-based staff – Robin Johnson and Jessica Redday: The following adults were recognized with a gift card for their active participation all year in the home-based program: Desirae Ortley, Debbie DuMarce, Rhiannon DuMarce, Leslie Johnson, Jenna Seaboy, Suzanne Driver, Crystal Ross, Courtney Wolf, Amanda Holybull and JoDean Wanna. Awards presented by center-based Early Childhood staff - Brenda Butler and Kendra McIntyre: The preschoolers received an activity packet for the summer as well as the following special award certificates: Teyana Provancial. 1. Thumbs Up Award – Owemaza Owen. 2. Flap Book Award – Kylie Owen. Jason, Courtney & Jadis Wolf. 3. Mother Hen Award – Rhea Johnson. 4. 110% FACE Participant Award – Maliyah Provancial. 5. Best Dressed Up Award – Teyana Provancial. 6. Most Improved Speech Award – Destinee Bunner. 7. Best Kickball Award – Jasiah RedBear. 8. Computer Geek Award – Wakanyan Bertch. 9. Fashion Award – Tatianna Rencountre. 10. Best Singer Award – Tristan Rockwood. Jasiah RedBear. Awards presented by center-based Adult Education teacher - Teresa Shoemaker: Certificates of completion were presented to the following for completing all 5 levels of Power Steps to Success (25 steps): 1. Crystal Rockwood. 1. Sadie RedBear. 2. Terra Williams. 3. Allan Owen. All year long center-based parents accumulated Power Points which they could use to buy items from the FACE store. These points were also totaled at the end of the year to find out who accumulated the most points. Award certificates and gift cards were presented to these top five adults: 1. First Place – Terra Williams. Owemaza Owen. 2. Second Place – Sadie RedBear. 3. Third Place – Crystal Rockwood. 4. Fourth Place – Allan Owen. 5. Fifth Place – Mary Begay. Special award trophies were also presented to center-based adults: 1. Best Attendance – Sadie RedBear. 2. Hardest Worker – Crystal Rockwood. 3. Fastest RealeBook – Mary Begay. 4. Program Promoter – Terra Williams. Carolyn Soles. 5. Multitasker – Carolyn Soles. Crystal Ross, Nicolle, Theodore. 6. Group Leader – Allan Owen.

Allan Owen, Aliza.

Jenna Seaboy, Terrance. Terra Williams, Sadie RedBear, Crystal Rockwood.

Destinee Bunner.

ere are some photo highlights taken during the Hfirst week of the Summer Program. This program is available to all enrolled students at ESDS from entering kindergarten to eighth grade. The students have a variety of choices to participate in, including arts and crafts, basketball, music, games, computer, swimming, and field trips, to mention a few. They also are served breakfast and lunch. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 7

As provided by the Policies of the Enemy Swim Day School, the following people have filed for candidacy and have been qualified for the School Board election on June 28, 2007. The School Board election will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at the Enemy Swim Day School campus. Polls open at 9:00 am and close at 6:00 pm. There is one (1) School Board position open. Ballots will be counted at approximately 6:10 pm. Qualified voters are: *Members of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. *Parents (or person acting in loco parentis) of Enemy Swim Day School students. ENEMY SWIM DAY SCHOOL 13525 – 446th Avenue WAUBAY, SD 57273

You are voting for one (1) candidate to serve a three (3) year term on the Enemy Swim Day School Board.

Please place an ( X ) for one (1) candidate.

( ) Janell Bear Hill

( ) Michael E. Peters

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The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate’s YouthBuild YouthBuild has served and touched the lives of Program is celebrating its final graduation and it is 223 Tribal youth for the past 3 ½ years. our wish to share this event with the community. All have gone forward to gaining employment; YouthBuild was created by the Oyate to assist pursuing higher education; beginning families of our youth in creating stronger and healthier life their own; military service. choices, which result in a stronger Oyate. Tiospa Zina Summer Recreation began this Monday, June 18th, 2007. Sign-up sheets are located in the MS/HS main office. Join in celebrating SWO YouthBuild’s The Summer Rec. Program will be closed June 25th through June 29th, due to the Final Graduation Forth of July Pow Wow. All Friends, Relatives, Past Participants, Community Leaders, We will resume the following Monday, July 2nd 2007. and Public are invited to help us celebrate this event! You must provide your own ride to and from school. Any questions call: Curtis Bissonette, Summer Rec. Coordinator, Cell 268-3630; Friday, June 29, 2007 Home 742-0269. 10:00 a.m. SWO Community Center

SHS 4th QUARTER “A” HONOR ROLL Agency Village, S.D. 3.51 or Higher GPA

Freshmen Sophmores Juniors Seniors Krystina Appel Katie Gamber Rachel Bostrom Samuel Benidt Kimberly Arbach Kelsey Grimsrud Ashley DuMarce Kyla Gruby Kallyn Bostrom Chris Johnson Mark Finnesand William Haubris Brett Hillestad Kama Konda Brittany Gamber Matthew Lutjens Cheyann Kessler Seth Lamers Rachel Gleason Courtney Peterson Ariel MacConnell Garret Leverson Brittney Hansen Travis Schulz Rebecca Stavick Dalton McDaniel Chelsea Hansen Michaela Seiber The SWO Head Start •The standard Head Start William Torness Kendra Peterson Kelli Koeppe Andrew Sombke Program is accepting applications application and documents that WASHINGTON, DC – the political process works and Cole Ward Kayla Skubic Brandon Krieger Chad Ziebart Kimberly Skubic Melissa Loberg for children with disabilities are required for selection and United States Senator John Thune is a great way for students who Hope Stapleton Marin Moberg is currently seeking intelligent, are interested in government to Karyn Moen and special needs enrollment of all Trent Nelson (minimal to severe) prospective enrollees, hard-working college students serve their state while gaining Melissa Nigg Heath Oetken for the 2007 – 2008 for example; to serve in his Washington, D.C., valuable experience for the Brittany Steen school year. your child’s state Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux future,” stated Thune. Senator th SHS 4 QUARTER “B” HONOR ROLL Parents and birth certificate, Falls offices as interns during the Thune is a member of the Senate 2.51 to 3.50 GPA guardians, please immunization record, Fall 2007 semester. Committees on Agriculture, provide Head Start/ social security Senator Thune’s internship Nutrition and Forestry; Armed Freshmen Sophmores Juniors Seniors program allows students to work Services; Commerce, Science Dillon Adams Jesse Biel Jonathan Bucklin Eva Alvarado Early Head Start number, any health Carla Alvarado Jessica Budack Nadine Buller Natasha Brandenburger with copies of the screenings (including in the office they are interested and Transportation; and Small Eriel Benson Aaron Deutsch Lindsey Duffield Courtney Brooks Cody Bird Caleb Eastman Jeanine Durant Courtney Ceroll following, if you have them in your hearing, vision, developmental in, and provides them with the Business and Entrepreneurship. Chelsea Brooks Gabriel Fischer Stephanie Eller David Ceroll opportunity to learn how a Senate College students who are Miles Carl Matthew Fischer Kelsey Guy John Ceroll possession: screens) etc. Brittany Dobson Trey Frederick Terra Haug William Crawford •Health professional’s There will be twenty (20) office operates. Interns in the interested in interning for Senator Tanner Eastman Brittany German Melinda Heminger Eric Deutsch Dylan Haanen Kelsey German Bethany Hill Zachary Deutsch evaluation/diagnosis stating the openings for 2007 -2008 school state office will participate in Thune should submit a resume Celina Halbert Brittany Halvorson Jennifer Jennen Cody DuMarce state outreach activities, as well and cover letter by July 6, 2007 to: Kevin Haubris Cody Hansen Karissa Kuschel Stephanie Fischer child has a disability and the year which ideally should be filled Tyler Hellwig Ben Kruger April Marte Bowen Fladland recommended services. by the end of August 2007. as assisting the state staff, while Senator John Thune Ryan Hill Brianna Kurrasch Savannah Nelson John Gilbertson Jessie Hutchins Aaden Lohre Dillon Ostby Kathryn Haaland •Individual Education Plan Please pick up your application students in the Washington, D.C. Attn: Kashia Axthelm, Intern Christian Jensen Dustin Lotzer Brooke Pageler Jesse Harwood office will have the opportunity to Coordinator Jacob Johnson Alexus Nelson Kyle Ramsden Cody Jaskulka (IEP) or Individual Family Services packet from the SWO Head Start Rachael Karst Nolan Randolph Brittany Robertson Toby Martenson Plan (IFSP) of the child with a Centers at Agency Village or witness the legislative process, give 493 Russell Senate Office Chelsea Kortleever Aaron Rolstad Kevin Rolstad Lindsey Metoxen Katlyn Kranhold Naomi Schafer Krista Stickland Eli Nissen disability or special need. Enemy Swim. Capitol tours, and attend Senate Building Krista Kruger Michael Thelin Carissa Tchida Aaron Pistorius votes and hearings. Both in-state Washington, D.C. 20510 Karla Lopez Cody Ward Kari Ziemer Charles Richards •Service provided for child If you have any questions or Whitney Marte Garret White Renata Rodriguez Valverde now or in the past with a minimal, need assistance, please call the and Washington, D.C. internships By Fax to: 202-228-5429 Sara Quinn Alexis Wilson Ashley Rolstad Julia Randolph Evan Ziemer Camille Sine moderate, or severe disability and/ Centers: 698-3103, ext. 20/21 or will allow students to work closely Or by E-mail to: Justin Rolstad Lundee Stadtler or special need. 947-4404. with constituents, hone their kashia_axthelm@thune. Logan Schrader William Wegehaupt Katherine Steiner Elliot Ziemer WAUBAY JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL, 2006/07 research and writing skills, and senate.gov Madelynne Taylor Quarter 4 and Semester 2 learn a multitude of office skills. For questions or more Lindsay Veflin Ariel Williams “Interning in a Senate office information, please call 202-224- QUARTER 4 Straight "A" Honor Roll "A" Honor Roll "B" Honor Roll is a wonderful way to learn how 2321.

Lauseng, Kayla 12 Drake, Lindsay 12 Eidet, Sara 12 Waubay School Perfect Attendance Leimkuhl, Lacey L 12 Gaikowski, Steven 12 Harrington, Scott 12 Q4 and S2 for 2006/07 School Year Olson, Lauren 12 Heupel, Karen 12 Holm, Weston 12 Aker, Kelsey E 11 Dolney, Sara 11 Holscher, Trevor 12 Perfect Attendance for Q4 Perfect Attendance for S2 Butler, Andrew R 11 Jenson, Jonas 11 Barse, Jammi 11 Davis, Brittany 11 Johnson, Dawn M 11 Simonton, Jason J 11 Name Gr. Name Gr. Larson, Douglas 11 Jorgenson, Melanie 11 Heupel, Renae A 10 1 Block, Marga Ann P 1 Berger, Alaina K Miller, Gregory C 11 Kriech, Kelli R 11 Mikkelson, Justin D 10 2 Gaikowski, Tate J. P 2 Ferguson, Courtny 2 Riter, Dana M 11 Owen, Andrew 11 Tae Yang, Ro 10 3 Tracy, Desa Rae P 3 Zubke, Carson D. 2 Tateyuskanskan, Vivienne 11 Kriech, Tyler R 10 Berger, Taylor L 8 Olson, Olivia 10 Zubke, Benjamin G 10 Gaikowski, Jesse 8 4 Welch, Joshua T P 4 Benike, Nathan 3 Larson, Mark 9 Zubke, Camron J 10 Pearson, James 8 By Tracey Lehrke from i-SAFE America; angry language. 5 Berger, Alaina K 5 Anderson, Lisa 4 Ryan, Jenna M 9 Davis, Dustan D 9 Warns, Bradley A. 8 6 Breske, Lucas K 6 Larson, Monica M. 5 Zubke, Hannah 9 Jorgenson, Ashlyn 9 Cole, Sapphire 7 Roberts Co. 42% reported being * H a r a s s m e n t : 7 Bury, Darius K 7 Swanson, Shanna M 5 Butler, Justine S. 8 Jorgenson, Kaitlin J 9 Hislaw, Brittney 7 8 Benike, Lauren E. 1 8 Berger, Mason A 6 Davis, Brandlee R 8 Miller, Matthew M. 9 Extension Educator bullied while online, Repeatedly sending 9 Block, Kaylie R. 1 9 Curtis, Elizabeth A. 6 Ness, Alexis 8 Drake, Shannon M 7 10 Iyarpeya, Dion Scott 1 10 Zubke, Kyle 6 Olson, Regan 8 Gaikowski, Allison M 7 Bullying is no 35% have been insulting messages. 11 Zubke, Morgan D. 1 11 Gaikowski, Jesse 8 Gaikowski, Rebecca 7 longer restricted to threatened online and * D e n i g r a t i o n : 12 Ferguson, Courtny 2 12 Pearson, James 8 SEMESTER 2 13 Larson, Jenna L. 2 13 Gaikowski, Jason A 10 the school playground. 58% of the students “Dissing” someone 14 Zubke, Carson D. 2 14 Zubke, Camron J 10 Straight "A" Honor Roll "A" Honor Roll "B" Honor Roll Online bashing via the admitted that they had online. For example: 15 Benike, Nathan 3 15 Gaikowski, Steven 12 Gaikowski, Steven 12 Drake, Lindsay 12 Harrington, Scott 12 16 Block, Emily 3 Lauseng, Kayla 12 Eidet, Sara 12 Holm, Weston 12 internet, e-mails, web not told their parents creating a website 17 Meinzer, Falon 3 Leimkuhl, Lacey L 12 Heupel, Karen 12 Holscher, Trevor 12 18 TwoHearts, Valorie 3 Olson, Lauren 12 Jenson, Jonas 11 Johnson, Jeremy 12 pages, blogs and IMs or an adult about titled, “We Hate Joe” 19 Anderson, Lisa 4 Aker, Kelsey E 11 Johnson, Dawn M 11 Barse, Jammi 11 (instant messages) something mean or and then posting 20 Keeble, Lance 4 Butler, Andrew R 11 Jorgenson, Melanie 11 Kriz, Adam 11 21 Rudebusch, Keith 4 Davis, Brittany 11 Kriech, Kelli R 11 Simonton, Jason J 11 Dolney, Sara 11 Owen, Andrew 11 Heupel, Renae A 10 has become a popular hurtful that happened jokes, gossip, etc. 22 Tracy, Gregory 4 Larson, Douglas 11 Tateyuskanskan, Vivienne 11 Kriech, Tyler R 10 23 Block, Kennen 5 24 hour, 7 day a week to them online. *Impersonation: Miller, Gregory C 11 Zubke, Camron J 10 Pies, Jerrett C 10 24 Breske, Kayla 5 Riter, Dana M 11 Davis, Dustan D 9 Zubke, Benjamin G 10 venue for bullies to Types of Pretending to be 25 Larson, Monica M. 5 Olson, Olivia 10 Jorgenson, Kaitlin J 9 Johnson, Jordan L 9 26 Rondell, Jesse C. 5 Jorgenson, Ashlyn 9 Miller, Matthew M. 9 Berger, Taylor L 8 post information Cyberbullying: someone else to 27 Swanson, Shanna M 5 Larson, Mark 9 Pearson, James 8 Gaikowski, Jesse 8 28 Welch, Nicole 5 Ryan, Jenna M 9 Gaikowski, Allison M 7 Warns, Bradley A. 8 to damage people’s Cy b e r b u l l y i n g get someone else in 29 Berger, Mason A 6 Zubke, Hannah 9 Gaikowski, Rebecca 7 Cole, Sapphire 7 reputation and can take on different trouble. 30 Curtis, Elizabeth A. 6 Butler, Justine S. 8 Davis, Brandlee R 8 31 Zubke, Kyle 6 Ness, Alexis 8 friendships. It can forms as described * O u t i n g : 32 Berger, Taylor L 8 Olson, Regan 8 and may have already below: Sharing secrets 33 Gaikowski, Jesse 8 Drake, Shannon M 7 34 Gaikowski, Jordan 8 affected your child. In *Flaming: Online or embarrassing 35 Pearson, James 8 36 Phillips, Alvin J 8 HONOR ROLL REQUIREMENTS a 2003-2004 survey fighting using information or images 37 Larson, Mark 9 Straight “A”: all A’s of 1,500 students in electronic messages online of or about 38 Ryan, Jenna M 9 “A” Honor Roll: GPA of 3.5 or better with no “C’s” (nothing below a “B”) 39 Gaikowski, Jason A 10 “B” Honor Roll: GPA of 3.0 or better with no more than one “C” (nothing below a “C”) grades 4 through 8 with swearing and another person. This 40 Kriech, Tyler R 10 41 Zubke, Camron J 10 42 Gaikowski, Steven 12

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Looking for youth who are going into third through sixth grade to participate in youth tackle football against area teams. Deadline is Friday, July 9th, 2007. Cost is $65, which will cover equipment rental and insurance. Equipment measurements in July, practice in August. Play on Saturday, July 28, 2007 Saturday mornings in September and October. Meeting for parents to discuss all details: Thursday, July 12th. First eight teams for girls entering the 9th grade Location and time to be determined. 3 Game Guarantee For more information about signing up, contact John Christopherson at SWO Health & Fitness Center 698-3922 or Trophies for all 8 places home 637-5283; or Jim Cornelius at work 698-7693 or home Individual Awards: Ms. Hustle, Ms. Defense, and 698-4424. MVP might be accomplished by taking should talk to their children about situations. It is important that Entry Fee: $125.00 photos with a cell phone of a cyberbulling and inform them: children know that they need to Deadline: July 20, 2007 peer in the locker room and then *On-line bullying can have tell a parent or another trusted Contact: Harvey (605) 742-0620 or (605) 268-0157 posting them online. severe consequences which adult if they are being bullied or if *Trickery: Getting someone include arrests or civil action; they know of someone else who is to reveal a secret or embarrassing *Nothing is every truly being bullied. protection. Remember to reapply fact about themselves and then anonymous, on-line bullying can Information from the Center after swimming or sweating. Students & Parents sharing it to everyone online. be traced; for Safe and Responsible Use of Sunscreen is not recommended Of Sisseton Public Schools *Exclusion: Cruelly excluding *There is no such thing as a the Internet offers the following for children less than six months The Sisseton Johnson O’Malley Programs Student Academic someone from an online group “on-line persona”, if you type it, it action steps if your child is being old. Protect them with clothing eligibility requirements are to be an enrolled member of a by blocking them from the online is your responsibility; cyberbullied: and keep them in the shade. federally recognized tribe and enrolled to attend Sisseton friendship links of a group. This is *If the technology is not used *Calmly and strongly tell the As you are outside this Public Schools. Due to budget constraints, Sisseton JOM the on-line version of a clique. in an appropriate manner, the bully to stop and remove harmful summer not only protect yourself has had to make changes to the required and core subjects *Cyberstalking: Repeated accounts will be turned off. material; from the sun’s rays but also protect to be improved, monitored and tracked by the (NCLB) harassment that includes threats In order for children to be *Ignore the cyberbully by yourself from the West Nile Virus. No Child Left Behind Act requirements for improving the and creates significant fear. safe from becoming a cyberbully blocking communications or Personal repellents offer the best unique educational and cultural needs of Native American Bullying is not normal or being a target of a cyberbully, leaving the online environment; protection against mosquitoes students. The Sisseton JOM program will be awarding the behavior or a simple rite of passage parents should: *File a complaint with the cell that can transmit West Nile Virus. core and required subjects and attendance. from childhood to adulthood. *Stay involved in their child’s phone or internet company; Products that contain DEET or High, Middle and Elementary A+, A, A- = $15.00; B+, B, B- Cyberbullying in some cases may technological activities; *Send a letter to the picaridin have been found to offer = $10.00; C+, S+, H = $5.00; “A” Honor Roll = $50.00; be a continuation of bullying *Keep the home computer in cyberbully’s parents describing the best protection in scientific “B” Honor Roll = $25.00. going on at school. Cyberbullies a family oriented space such as a the evidence and demanding that tests. Protect yourself by wearing ATTENDANCE: may feel that they are invisible and living room; the actions stop and any harmful loose-fitting, long-sleeved clothing High and Middle School Elementary can’t be punished for this behavior. *Talk to their child about material be removed online; and by not being outdoors when Perfect (0) days = $30.00 $15.00 They may also believe that no posting personal information *Seek assistance from school mosquitoes are most active near 1 day = $20.00 $10.00 real harm can be caused online. including name, address, phone officials and local law enforcement. dusk and dawn. Be sure to follow 2-3 days = $10.00 $ 5.00 The truth is that cyberbullying number, activities and hobbies. It is especially important to involve label directions and also keep Deadline to submit 4th quarter report cards FOR HIGH can result in low self-esteem, This information can help an on- the police if the cyberbullying in mind some of the guidelines depression, anger, difficulty in line predator identify children in involves threats of violence, suggested by the U. S. Centers for SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY is Friday, June 22, 2007. school and in severe cases of “real life”; intimidation, hate bias or any form Disease Control. Report cards may be faxed to 698-7612, drop off or pin to violence or suicide. Cyberbullying *Monitor their child’s on-line of sexual exploitation. *Apply enough repellent to JOM office door. can potentially cause greater harm communities and environments Internet safety is one of the cover exposed skin or clothing, than traditional bullying because that their children are involved in; most important conversations but don’t apply to skin beneath after the so-called “butterfly” red wrote a landmark article about online communication provides *Be aware of “secretive that a parent can have with their clothing. If repellent is applied to rash over the face that sometimes “Diffuse Collagen Diseases.” In it the opportunity for bullies to be behavior such as turning off the child. Resources on internet safety clothing, wash treated clothing occurs with Lupus. Perhaps the he clarified the condition he called verbally vicious and anonymous. screen or emptying files quickly. offer a wealth of information to before wearing again. rash reminded some ancient 10th Diffuse Lupus Erythematosis as a Furthermore, damaging material Preventing children from help parents, kids, schools and *Don’t apply to wounds, cuts, century physician of the color multi-system not single-system can be distributed worldwide and being a victim of cyberbullying is the community stay safe. The or irritated skin. markings on the face of a wolf; disorder, which subsequently there is no physical escape from an extremely important action. following websites offer valuable *Wash treated skin with soap maybe even like the bite from a helped establish the field of the bullying. Make sure that children know that tools and guides: and water after returning indoors. wolf; or possibly it was because, at Rheumatology. Now we understand How To Stop Cyberbullying: he/she should not post information www.fbi.gov *Don’t apply spray repellents the time, Lupus caused such total that the name “Lupus” can mean a To prevent your child from about themselves that could www.netsmartz.org in enclosed areas. body devastation to the individual localized skin condition; a type of being a cyberbully, make certain be used in a malicious manner. www.isafe.org *Don’t apply repellent directly as to make one think of the ferocity drug reaction; a rare disease of the they understand that the internet Establishing a level of confidence www.cyberbully.org to your face. Instead, spray some of a wolf. Medical historians don’t newborn; and most notably the be used in accordance with and resourcefulness in a child www.ikeepsafe.org on your hands and rub them know the origin of the name for multi-system disorder that affects your family values and that they can help them assert themselves Thank you to Becky Jensen, carefully over your face, avoiding Lupus, but the sometimes devious need to respect and treat others in a way that discourages bullies RD, LN SDSU Extension Educator the mouth and eyes. character of the disease makes the “Lupus” with kindness. Parents have the by having them say no when from Lake County for preparing *Don’t allow young children name seem just right. Continued on Page 10 potential to model behaviors that they feel pressured, standing up this news release. to apply mosquito repellent to In 1942, Paul Klemperer can teach their child to become for themselves without fighting Thought for the Day: No one themselves. a bully by blaming victims, or retaliating by sending hurtful can make you unhappy without *To apply repellent to a child, minimizing bullying actions and messages back to the bully and your consent. put some repellent on your own Notice making excuses for a bully. Parents walking away in more dangerous hands and then rub them on your Heipa District Youth child. Avoid children’s eyes and of tightly woven fabrics that you mouth, and use repellent sparingly . . . That did not receive a carnival arm band are eligible can’t see through when held up around their ears. to go to Valley Fair or Wild Water West. (You may only to light. Sunglasses protect eyes *Don’t apply repellent to young select one.) and surrounding tender skin. Be children’s hands, since children The tentative dates are the third and fourth week in July. By Tracey Lehrke *Protecting skin from the sun sure when purchasing sunglasses frequently put their hands in their Deadline to sign up will be July 15, 2007. No exceptions! Roberts Co. Extension Educator during childhood and adolescence the label states 99-100% UV mouths. If you have not signed up, call the Heipa District Center (738- Before you go outdoors this is very important in reducing the protection. If they do not state this Thought for the Day: A sense 2324) and give your name to the District Coordinator or summer are you making sure you risk of skin cancer as an adult. do not purchase. of humor is a major defense if you are not sure your child’s name is on the list. We will and your family members are *About 80% of skin cancers Use sunscreen every day. Apply against minor troubles. - Mignon have an updated list at the District Center so you may protected from the sun? Building could be prevented by protecting sunscreen every day, year around Mclaughlin call and find out. safe sun habits into your family’s skin from the sun’s ray. on skin that is not protected by Parents: This is your responsibility! daily routine is very important. Play in the shade. The sun’s rays clothing or a hat. You can get Remember, our Youth Meetings are every second Monday Lead by example -- children will are generally strongest from 10 sunburned in the winter! Just ask of the month. respond better when they see you AM to 4 PM. Whenever possible a fisherman you fished on the ice By Richard P. Holm, M.D. Parents and youth: Please start attending our Youth protecting your skin. plan outdoor activities so you are on a warm winter day! Choose a Clouded in mystery is the Meetings. The American Cancer Society not in the sun during the middle of sunscreen with a Sun Protection early naming of the disease called Heipa District Youth Committee has the following facts and the day. UV rays reflect off water, Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Check Lupus, which literally means recommendations for easy safe sand, snow, and any light-colored the label also for UVA and UVB “Wolf.” We think it was named sun habits: surface, like concrete. UV rays also Sun Facts reach below water’s surface. *Research shows a link Cover up with hats, shirts, between sunburns in childhood and sunglasses. Choose hats that and an increased risk of melanoma will shade your face, neck, and The Community Health Education Program is pleased to minimum GPA of 3.0. and skin cancer later in life. ears. Choose clothing that is made offer an Extern Program for students enrolled in a health 3. Applicants must provide documentation of enrollment profession program of study. This is a work experience in a federally recognized Tribe. program to give students hands-on experience working in 4. Applicants must provide documentation of immunity a health care facility/program. to Measles and Rubella prior to or at the start of their We are looking for energetic students with at least one employment. year of college in a health profession program of study. To request an application contact Audrey German Students are assigned to one of our local health care at 605/698-4204 or pick up an applications at the delivery systems: Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Health Community Health Education Program (Room E-02), Program or Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Health Care Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Health Care Center, 100 Lake Center. Students may expect to participate in a full Traverse Drive, Sisseton, SD. range of health care activities. Assignments are available For more information Contact: Audrey German, starting June 11th and ending August 17th. Health Career Specialist, Community Health Education Eligibility Requirements: Program, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, P.O. Box 509, 1. Must have one year of post secondary education in a Agency Village, SD 57262; phone (605) 698-4204; FAX health care field or towards acceptance into a health care (605) 698-4239; e-mail [email protected]/. profession. This project was made possible through funding by the 2. Applicants must be an undergraduate student with Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Employment Rights a minimum GPA of 2.0 or a graduate student with a Office. Page 10 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, June 20, 2007

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Mommy & Daddy immune system, designed to with your doctor before making acog.org/publications/patient_ protect and defend the body from vacation plans to ensure that education/bp055.cfm/. foreign intruders like bacteria and your destination is a safe one for “Lupus” viruses, can become the cause of Continued from Page 9 such trouble … like a wolf dressed in sheep’s clothing, sneaking up on virtually every part of the body, an unsuspecting flock. and is called SLE, which stands This editorial was written by The following persons won Evelyn Fitz, Dennis Jensen, Casey for Systemic (meaning whole Dr. Rick Holm for “On Call®,” a door prizes at the American Herberg, Elaine Alwin, Kathy Cancer Society Relay for Life of Dahlberg, Kristi Deutsch, Diane body), Lupus (meaning wolf), and weekly program about health on With Many More To Come! Erythematosis (meaning red). South Dakota Public Broadcasting- Roberts County held on Friday, Greiner, Jim Cornelius, Dixie Lupus results from an Television that is produced by June 8. Many thanks for the Hendrix; Photo Lobby - $10.00 immune system gone haywire, the South Dakota Cooperative donations: gift certificate - Wendy Iverson, also see continued improvement in Johnson remains in therapy attacking itself, thereby classified Extension Service. “On Call” airs Cenex C-Store - $5.00 gift Pizza Hut - gift certificate - Mary his speech as it has become more five days a week several hours as an autoimmune disease. Thursdays on South Dakota Public cards - Carol Currence, Dawn Jensen, Mary Carl; Reflections fluid. With his improving language every day. 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Beauty Salon - Hand cream - Carol 3 Tug of War Winners; Taco John’s neurosurgeon who performed the According to their website, Obstetricians and Gynecologists Women with conditions that are Jean Martenson, Foot cream - Deb - 20 taco tokens - contest winners, December 13, 2006 surgery, Vivek National Rehabilitation Hospital Some women worry about the aggravated by high altitude such Wooley; M & J’s - Haircut - Susie Video 99 - video rental - Alison Deshmukh, MD. Dr. Deshmukh consistently ranks among safety of traveling while pregnant, as pregnancy-induced high blood DeMarrias, Shari Gamber, Doreen Anderson, Corbin Cornelius, said he was pleased with Senator “America’s Best Hospitals,” as but just because you’re expecting pressure, uncontrolled diabetes, Weidenbach; Pamida - 12 pk pop - contest winner, West End Grille Johnson’s progress and that reported by U.S. News & World doesn’t mean that you can’t go on sickle cell disease or trait, or the Gloria Hutchins, Kirsten Wilson, - $20.00 gift certificate - Lesley the Senator’s most recent MRI Report. vacation. Although the middle risk of preterm delivery (before Jill Pistorius, Nick Heinecke, Jerry LaFontaine, Tracey Lerhke. indicates continued healing. of your pregnancy—weeks 14 37 weeks) should not fly at all Skubic, Clarice Grajczyk, Pamida - Raffle winners: BP ‘Conoco’ - through 28—is the best time to during pregnancy. If you travel by Crème Savers - Colleen Ellingson, 2 sets of fishing equipment - Faye travel, women can travel safely car, plan to spend no more than Diane Birchem, Mary Ann Iverson, Johnston and Cody Gregg; Family until a few weeks before their due five or six hours driving each day Joanne LaBelle; Pamida - Trail Dollar - BBQ Grill - Gary Cooper; I want to express my sincere gratitude for all your date in many cases. and take regular breaks so you Mix - Michelle Medenwald, Tressa Steiner’s Jewelry - gold earrings - prayers while I was hospitalized in Sioux Falls, for my Air travel is almost always can get out and stretch your legs. Schmidt; Pamida - 2 liter pop - E. Betty Block. cancer surgery. safe for women with low-risk Keep the airbags turned on and sit Marie Anderson, Brenda Wolf; Thank you to Father Chan and all the Churches of pregnancies. Pregnant women at least 10 inches back from the the Sisseton Mission. should observe the same general dashboard, if possible. To my family, the Keeble/Kitto Tiospaye, and friends precautions for air travel as the Use a lap/shoulder belt every -- thank you for being there for me when my spirits were general population and can fly time you get into a car. Wear the low. safely up to 36 weeks of gestation. lap belt low on the hip bones, the Thank you to the PHS and CDP Hospital Doctors Try to sit near the front of the shoulder belt across the center of Washington, DC—U.S. said, “In my discussions with and Staff. plane, where the ride is smoother, the chest between your breasts Senator Tim Johnson’s (D-SD) Senator Johnson, I am very well Avera McKennan and Dr. Samir. and choose an aisle seat for easier (never under your arm), and attending physician at National aware that he is interested in You all have no idea how much this meant to me. access to the restrooms. On long tighten the belt to a snug fit. Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) continuing his work as a Senator I still have a ways to go for a full recovery, my flights, get up and walk around Bus or train travel during said the Senator is doing well and and I am confident that he will chemotherapy starts soon. I humbly ask that you continue every once in a while to reduce pregnancy can be difficult because will be able to fully resume his be able to resume his duties. to remember me in your daily prayers. the risk of leg swelling and blood of the small aisles and bathrooms duties as a Senator. During my last visit with him last May God Bless each and every one of you and yours. clots. and sometimes bumpy conditions. The attending physician at week, he demonstrated physical Thank you. All pregnant women should Be sure to hold on to railings and NRH, Dr. Michael Yochelson, improvement in his ability to walk Ramona Keeble avoid flying in private planes at seat backs when moving about Director of Brain Injury Programs, across the room himself. I could Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 11

Saturday, June 30, 2007 Still Missing Dad St. Catherine’s Hall It’s hard to let you go, the thought of you and All you taught us, words of knowledge and Sisseton, S.D. all the wonderful memories linger on. wisdom. Driving down the road one day and the smell of Saying read the Bible, it will tell you. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. fresh cut hay, reminds me of my childhood With a smile you always said I’ve been thinking, days, I don’t know why? when we’d be anxious for you to quit cutting Dad, it’s time to let you go now hay, because now I know why. so you can take us to the carnival. God called you. When I see some precious metals, I can picture You told me you’d see Mom again someday. you busy You’re with Mom now, resting in Heavenly (taking something apart) looking up peace. with a smile to acknowledge us. Dad, you were a blessing to us, your family. Walking in the house, you sitting at the table having a cup of coffee with bread and butter, Love and miss you and then telling us a story of your history. your daughters At night, worrying about the homeless, Geraldine Marks telling us to leave the door open Marvel Bursheim in case somebody needs a place to sleep. Faith Finley Telling us to be happy with what we have And grandchildren share and give from the heart.

In my Father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto my self, that where I am, there ye may be also.

John 14:2-3

curriculum development and Community College, New portrayed as is his torment as an program development easier. Town, ND, and Turtle Mountain Indian operating in two worlds in BISMARCK (UTN) – David “One of the primary strategies and organizations in the state will But most importantly, they make Community College, Belcourt, the film. However, Sioux leader M. Gipp, president of United of our new strategic plan is to enrich the MSU Native American the learning environment more ND. Red Cloud and Elaine Goodale Tribes Technical College, and build a multicultural campus, ” studies program. ” supportive and richer for our The signing ceremony in did not accompany Eastman to David G. Fuller, president of said Fuller. “We want to increase Fuller agreed, saying, students. ” the Healing Room of the Lewis the battle site in an attempt to find Minot State University, signed a diversity and strengthening our “Agreements like this form the Under Fuller’s leadership, MSU Goodhouse Wellness Center on any survivors. three-year agreement June 12 for relationships with the tribal groundwork to make faculty has also entered memorandums of the UTTC campus included a Finally, Adam Beach did a educational partnerships between colleges is an important part of exchanges, student exchanges, understanding with Fort Berthold prayer and reception. superb job as Charles Eastman the two colleges. that. We are honored to have (as did Anna Paquin as Elaine “This is a new model for United Tribes Technical College Setting the record straight – Goodale). It is too bad that Beach collaboration between United choose to partner with us. ” did not or perhaps could not Tribes Technical College and a Additional initiatives in the demand a more accurate portrayal higher education institution in the agreement include exploring of this fascinating, controversial North Dakota University System, other academic program and significant man. Several of ” said Gipp. “It’s an opportunity to collaborations; sharing of my colleagues who teach Indian grow a relationship between the existing facilities and resources history have expressed similar two institutions that will lead to as host institutions; sharing of By Raymond Wilson the extreme manner in which the include having Eastman at the views about the inaccuracies of benefits for the community and information and invitation to June 1, 2007 movie applied poetic license and Little Bighorn and killing an Eastman’s life in the film as well as students. ” relevant projects, programs and Indian Country Today fabricated history, the articles Indian scout in 1876; he was many other historical fabrications. Under the memorandum of activities; promoting of service Dr. Charles Alexander contained praiseworthy and finishing his studies at the Santee If the main purpose of the film is to understanding, the two institutions learning and civic engagement; Eastman (Ohiyesa), an Eastern or positive comments on the HBO Normal School in Nebraska educate non-Indians about Indian agree to work toward a “two-plus- joint seeking of external resources, Santee Sioux, was the most well- production. The overall message of and preparing to go to Beloit history, why include so many two” collaboration model, which and enhancing Native American known educated Native American these pro-HBO movie articles was College in Wisconsin in 1876. historical inaccuracies that were means courses students complete studies programs. living in the United States at the that the movie would provide the Eastman did go to Canada as a not needed? Does this not weaken at UTTC will be accepted by The MOU also agrees to equal beginning of the 20th century. general public with a depiction of child, but it was during the early the main objective? This writer Minot State University and will status and full autonomy for each Eastman lived a long life (1858 how the 1887 Dawes Severalty Act 1860s and concerned the Santee realizes that Hollywood needs to apply toward a four-year degree at institution. - 1939) and achieved status as broke up reservation lands, forced Sioux uprising in Minnesota. apply poetic license to its films MSU. Fuller and Gipp said that a successful author and Indian Indians to accept land allotments Finally, Eastman’s father, Many to make them more ‘‘attractive’’ UTTC is one of five tribal making both institutions stronger reform advocate. He became the and resulted in Indians losing Lightnings, who was involved in and entertaining. I would argue, colleges in the state. It was is a key reason for making the ‘‘poster child’’ of Eastern, white tens of millions of acres of land the 1860s uprising, did become a however, that a more accurate founded in 1969 as a non-profit agreement. Indian reformers who believed and would, moreover, generally Christian and did convince his son portrayal of the life of Charles corporation chartered by the State “The agreement addresses the that Indians should abandon their educate non-Indians about major to return with him to the United Eastman would have made the of North Dakota and is operated transfer of credits. More of our ways and become white Christian Indian issues in late 19th century States. However, depicting him film better and would still have the by the five tribes located wholly or graduates will be able to make farmers. What these reformers America. as a ‘‘Jesus freak’’ is again a major entertainment qualities required. in part in the state: Three Affiliated a smooth transition to Minot failed to realize was that Eastman Having Eastman as a main distortion. Raymond Wilson is professor Tribes, Spirit Lake Tribe, Sisseton State, ” said Gipp. “It also could was an acculturated, rather than character in the film is not a major Eastman’s attempts to help of history at Fort Hays State Wahpeton Oyate, Standing Rock enhance diversity at MSU. It an assimilated, Indian. He did issue; having him working with provide better medical care to the University in Hays, Kan., and has Sioux Tribe, and Turtle Mountain can lead to collaborations with not abandon his Indian heritage; Henry Dawes in formulating the Indians at Pine Ridge and to treat researched and written about Band of Chippewa. The college American Indian educators, and instead, Eastman selected aspects Dawes Act is unconscionable. In the Indian victims of the Wounded Eastman for over three decades. is governed by a ten-member more accurate and meaningful of the dominant culture that fact, the repeated appearances Knee massacre are accurately board of directors made up of learning about Native people enabled him to function in white in many scenes of Eastman and the chairperson and one delegate and topics. I believe that a closer society. For example, he adopted Dawes, and even Elaine Goodale selected from each of the tribes. relationship with tribal people Christianity, but retained many on several occasions, who would of his Indian religious beliefs, become Eastman’s wife, takes observing that the true teachings poetic license too far and distorts of both religions were essentially history too much. The film version the same. This religious syncretism of Dawes arranging the meeting worked for him. In addition, of Charles and Elaine, with her Eastman believed that by obtaining approving mother present, never an education and U.S. citizenship, happened. In fact, Elaine’s mother Indians would be better able to was a racist who did not want her compete in mainstream America. daughter to marry him and even The HBO movie of Dee threatened not to attend their Brown’s classic book, ‘‘Bury My wedding. Yes, Eastman did initially Heart at Wounded Knee,’’ has support aspects of the Dawes Eastman playing a major role Act, particularly the granting in the film, although he is not of citizenship to Indians, but he mentioned in the book. Several later denounced the legislation. articles appeared on the movie Additionally, Dawes never was before its HBO premiere May the mentor of Eastman and did Staff members from United Tribes and Minot State look on 27, including ones in Cowboys not help him secure the position & Indians, The New York Times of renaming the Indians after as David M. Gipp, left, and David G. Fuller sign a partnership and Indian Country Today. With Eastman resigned as a government agreement between the two colleges June 12. United Tribes the exception of the article in The physician. News photo. New York Times, which criticized Other major distortions Page 12 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Submitted by Julian Boucher June 25th Lake Traverse to Big Coulee District Greetings to all my relatives. Center. Everyone is invited to come and join us on a trail June 26th Big Coulee to Enemy Swim District ride, the first of hopefully many more to come. Center. Purpose of the Ride is Gathering of the People June 27th Enemy Swim to Buffalo Lake District just to talk, to ride, learn about or to learn to ride, Center. or just to pet a horse, and just for the fun of it . . . to June 28th Buffalo Lake to Veblen District ride to each District and get everyone involved. Center. Rides like these happen all over for one reason June 29th Veblen to Long Hollow District or another and a few of us have been talking about Center. putting on a ride like this for awhile and decided June 30th Long Hollow to Old Agency and the let’s get it started. Pow Wow. So come join and support us on this gathering, Breakfast and Dinners are potluck. and if you have a horse(s) bring them along. For more information, contact Julian Boucher; Pictured, from left: Bob Norberg, District Team Leader for Pamida; Mark Johnson, There will also be extra horses to ride. home 605-637-5256; cell 701-412-7219. Partner with JMW Development; Jim Larson, Vice President of Property Management for The Ride will began at 11:00 a.m. each day. Donations for feed for the horses and gas for Pamida; Frank Karst, Mayor of Sisseton; Paul Stapleton and Herman Wegleitner, Sisseton Schedule the support drivers would truly help and would be City Council Members. Front row left to right: Larry Becker, Pharmacist for Pamida; Dan June 24th Dakota Magic Casino to Lake Traverse much appreciated. Wozniak, Partner with JMW Development; Mike Murley, Director of Real Estate for Pamida; District Center. Paul Maenner, Partner with JMW Development; Beverly Noyes-Hanson, Sisseton Chamber of Commerce President; Julie Kuehn, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Roby Agency in Watertown. Grant will aid SWC Library – Back row left to right: Jeff Hanson, District Team Leader with Pamida; Sherman Heinecke, former land owner; Larry Holton, Holton Engineering of Sisseton; and Mike Brooks of the Sisseton Economic Development Committee.

As Pamida moves forward with we call home. We look forward team joined the Pamida family at WASHINGTON, DC – Senator existing library operations and awarded an additional $1000 as its mission to provide selection, to moving to Sisseton, getting the end of April, and will move to John Thune has announced that maintain core library services. part of the Education/Assessment quality and value to customers in involved in the community and the new location when the store four tribal communities in South “This is good news for these Option. The purpose of these smaller communities, the company meeting all of our new neighbors.” opens this fall. Dakota have been awarded grants libraries and the communities that grants is to provide funding for announced the groundbreaking The ground breaking event Currently, 121 of Pamida’s 207 from the Institute of Museum utilize their resources,” said Thune. library staff to attend continuing for a new store in Sisseton, SD. included a brief presentation retail stores include pharmacies. and Library Services through “Libraries serve a vital function in education courses or training The new facility will be a 32,880 by Larson and Mike Murley, Pamida’s new Sisseton store is the Native American Library the education of our children and workshops, for library staff to square foot store scheduled to be Pamida’s director of real estate. one of 13 planned for the company Services program. The Rosebud the ongoing education of the rest attend or give presentations at completed in November 2007. JMW Development, developer on this year. Sioux Tribe, Sisseton-Wahpeton of us. I know this money will be conferences related to library The groundbreaking event the project, was present, among Plans are for Pamida to Oyate, Oglala Sioux Tribe, and put to good use meeting the needs services, or for the hiring of was held on Monday, June 11th at numerous others representing continue to add additional stores Yankton Sioux Tribe have each of these reservations.” a consultant for an onsite 3:30 p.m. on the site of the future Pamida and dignitaries from the and pharmacies throughout the been awarded $5,000 to support Each of the grantees was also professional library assessment. store located east of Karst Building Sisseton community. coming years. Pamida is a regional Materials on East Highway 10. The Sisseton Area Chamber retailer focused on bringing value I have just finished my third year of college at South “We are thrilled to be breaking of Commerce hosted a small and convenience close to home Dakota State University where the student population ground on our new store and reception afterwards at the nearby in small, rural communities. The is 11,000 and only two percent of those students joining the Sisseton community,” Sisseton Super 8. company is headquartered in are Native American. Not once have I encountered says Jim Larson, Vice President As part of the development Omaha, Nebraska, and operates something that made me think “Wow it sure is hard of Property Development for of the new Pamida store, the in 16 states primarily in the being an Indian.” The world is not holding me back Pamida. company purchased Becker’s Midwest. telling me that I cannot achieve my goals, nobody is “Pamida is committed to being Drug, a local Sisseton pharmacy. forcing me to dwell on the misery filled history of my a great neighbor in the towns that Pharmacist Larry Becker and his ancestors. Do not tell me that “it ain’t easy being an Indian.” Board positions. and gave their time to answer our The self pitying has to stop. The past is the past The forum was a positive questions. Also a thank you to the Love is something you and I must have. and nothing you or I can say is going to change what event. Many good questions were people in attendance for showing We must have it because without it we become happened one year ago, five years ago, thirty years asked and informed well thought their support of the school weak and faint. ago, or five hundred and fifteen years ago. out answers were given. There district. Without Love our self-esteem weakens As Native American people we are not alone were approximately thirty district Without it our courage fails. in the abuse of our culture and ancestors; it has Submitted by the Sisseton voting members in attendance. Without Love we cannot longer look confidently happened hundreds of times across the world to Education Association Remember to support our many different people. If life today is not easy as an at the world. The Sisseton Education schools and vote. There are three indigenous person then start making changes for the Association hosted a candidate open positions. Voters have three We turn inward and begin to feed upon our own future. Our personal choices determine how easy or personalities, and little by forum. School board candidates votes. All votes can be placed on how hard our lives are going to be, it is not the culture Collette Weatherstone, Julie one candidate or divided among little we destroy it ourselves. or ethnicity that we are born into. Stapleton, Lynetta Fisher, Lynn candidates. elections will take Maya Peters. Bredvik, Franklin Nelson, and place on this Tuesday, June 19th, With it we are creative. Ron Evenson attended the forum. from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at the With it we march tirelessly. John Seiber did not attend. Those Middle School. Visit Sota on the web With it, and with it alone, we are able to sacrifice in attendance were able to ask A special thanks to the http://www.earthskyweb.com/ for others. questions before voting on three candidates that attended the forum sota.html

In turn we are able to turn to our brothers and On May 30th, we the members of the Sisseton- Wahpeton Vietnam Veterans Association were sisters, and begin to understand out firing at all the cemeteries and gravesites, for the wisdom that our Creator, had taught us all of Memorial Day. We want to thank all the people who his walking days to: came out to the cemetery and offered us meals and gifts. Love One Another, As We Are One. It brought back a lot of memories of long ago days. When I was growing up, churches would spend the whole day at the cemetery, offering and sharing meals (potluck) and gifts, etc. until the evening (4:00- 4:30). After the evening services the people would go SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE home and hopefully be home before the sun went I am writing in response to the “It ain’t easy being down. A majority of the people came in wagons. CEREMONIAL POW-WOW GROUNDS an Indian” open letters to the Oyate. While reading It was good to see our people bring back this long AGENCY VILLAGE, SD the past few issues of the Sota Iya Ye Yapi, I have ago tradition of sharing and acknowledgement. noticed the increasingly negative nature of Grady Along with that we would like to apologize to the 8 TEAM DOUBLE ELIMINATION Renville’s letters. The most recent letter has provoked Kevin Roberts family for not staying for the lunch $150.00 PER TEAM me to respond. they offered because we were running an hour and Mr. Renville used the word “wasicu” more than half late on our schedule. We want to acknowledge 1ST PLACE $800.00 AND PULL-OVERS once to describe non-Native American people. and show appreciation for the meals and gifts offered 2ND PLACE $600.00 AND PULL-OVERS Here is an example, “I will end with a story that to us from over 23 cemeteries and gravesites. Thank 3RD PLACE $400.00 Rev. Sidney Bird related at Winona. He was asked to you Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate for making it a fine 4TH PLACE $200.00 say the blessing for the meal. He did in the Dakota and memorable day. Language. After the meal, he said a wisicu woman Speaking on behalf of the Vietnam Veterans CONTACT PERSONS: came up to him and said, ‘I didn’t understand a word Association, retired Army Sergeant, Edward R. GABE KAMPESKA AT 605-881-5226 DARRELL MIREAU AT 605-742-4785 you said.’ Rev. Bird politely replied, ‘I wasn’t talking to Williams Jr. *NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS. you.’ Like I said it ain’t easy being an Indian.” In my household the word “wasicu” is considered a very derogatory term and is not acceptable to use in reference to another person. While I was growing up I learned that “wasicu” means “to take the fat” or in other words to be greedy. In my opinion, anyone who is greedy could be considered a wasicu. The color of one’s skin does not define their personality so by labeling all Caucasian people as wasicus the negative stereotype continues to be perpetuated. The term Saturday, June 23rd, 2007 may have historic significance, but it is 2007 and if at the someone called an indigenous person a redskin or made war-hooping sounds it would be considered Nelson Community Center disrespectful. Main Street - Peever, S.D. The statement “It ain’t easy being an Indian” All proceeds will help defray medical expenses. Financial support upsets me every time I see it. What exactly makes provided by Thrivent Roberts County Chapter #30613. being of Native American descent such a hard fate? Sota Iya Ye Yapi - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 - #24 - Section Two Crowning of 2007 Junior, Senior SWO Princess will be held at Friday, June 29th evening session –

ll candidates were present for Ainterviews at the ceremonial grounds Wednesday afternoon, June 6th. All are asked to be present for grand entry Friday, June 29th, at the 140th annual wacipi.

Senior Princess Candidates for SWO 14th Annual Wacipi Shay Monique Desrosiers “Wambdi Gi Win”

Activities involved in: one-act Care for almost a year now. I am plays, oral interp, drama club, pep responsible and attend school full club, art club, Sioux Voices, Voices time. I encourage others to be of the Children, band, improv., alcohol and drug free and tobacco natural helpers. free. I believe in walking my own Rachelle started dancing when path, living and learning from life. Vivienne Rain Tateyuskanskan month, and every weekend in the because I am learning Dakota she got her first jingle dress when I believe in being positive; our “Tahca Ska Win” summer.” art and culture and spirituality. she was about one year old. young people should do the same “How can I best represent My family has encouraged me to “I wanted to dance because instead of being followers – being SWO if chosen as Senior Princess? pursue an education, my goal is to I wanted to follow the tradition in a gang, living with violence I believe I am a good role model become a veterinarian.” and keep my culture alive. I try to and destruction. I believe and live attend as many powwows a year as this to honor the memory of our possible. How I can best represent ancestors, who lived and died for Junior Princess Candidates for SWO if chosen as Senior Princess? our culture and traditions. To do SWO 140th Annual Wacipi By being a positive role model to otherwise is disrespectful to what my community, and by showing they believed in. Our ancestors Madonna Rae DuMarce Daughter of: Bruce DuMarce Daughter of: Gabe & Dianne responsibility and respect in my did not die for nothing.” “Sna Sna Win” & Jackie Adams. Desrosiers. school, setting a good example Madonna is 9 years old and Shay is 14 years old and is a for the young children, attending Kimamana Waste Win a junior fancy shawl dancer, and teen jingle dress dancer, and is a wacipis and dancing.” Heminger a member of the Long Hollow member of the Big Coulee District, District, currently attending currently attending Browns Valley Shantal Jovan Flute Tiospa Zina Tribal School. Public School. “Hanyetu Iyayawin” Activities involved in: Activities involved in: powwows, basketball, bike riding. basketball and track. “I started dancing when I was Shay started dancing when she Daughter of: Gabrielle 3 years old – my sisters did and I learned to walk; her parents are Tateyuskanskan. liked to. I attend as many powwows dancers and that is the tradition Vivienne is 17 years old and as we can a year.. they taught her to keep their a member of the Enemy Swim “How I can best represent culture alive. Ojibway teaches District, she is a teen fancy shawl SWO if chosen as Junior Princess? that children must only enter the dancer and is currently attending Go to powwows, don’t drink or arena when they learn to walk by Waubay High School. smoke and be good.” themselves. Our family travel to Activities involved in: Junior Princess Candidates many powwows throughout the basketball, National Honor Continued on Page 14 year. Society, South Dakota Girls State. “How I can best represent “I started to dance when SWO if chosen as Senior Princess? iIcould walk, my family dances It is to be a good role model to Daughter of: Roland also. I usually attend 1 or 2 wacipis the younger generation, to show Heminger. during the school year one a respect to mother earth and Kimamana is 13 years old mankind, and to preserve the Daughter of: Sylvana Flute. and a member of the Big Coulee Iyakaptapi (Big Coulee), traditions of the Dakota people.” Shantal is 17 years old and District, she is a teen fancy shawl above, and Buffalo Lake Drum a member of the Lake Traverse dancer, she is currently attending to the side, came out for the Rachelle M. Crawford District, she is a teen fancy shawl Tiospa Zina Tribal Cchool. SWO Princess Contest and, dancer, she is currently attending Activities involved in: peer, she following, the ground blessing Sisseton High School. started dancing when she could at the Tribal ceremonial Activities involved in: art club, walk, she and her family attend grounds on June 6th. drama club, Sioux Voices, Youth 30-40 pow wows a year. Board from Lake Traverse District, “How can I best represent and D.R.E.A.M. SWO if chosen as Senior Princess? “I started dancing when I was No answer available.” two years old; my grandpa Sye wanted me to dance; to this day I still dance for him, even though he is gone. I dance in honor of him, the tiny tots, and the elders who cannot dance anymore. I attend all the local and various wacipis in different states.” “How I can best represent SWO if chosen as Senior Princess? I believe I am a positive role Daughter of: Shannon LaBatte model for the younger generation, & Bryan Akipa Crawford. I am alcohol and drug free and Rachelle is 15 years old and tobacco free, and I also walk is a teen jingle dress dancer and a what I talk. I’m involved with the member of the Big Coulee District, youth, youth activities. I work and currently attending Sisseton with young children at the Dakota High School. Nation Gaming enterprises Day Page 14 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 time. He didn’t have to do this, as his vehicle was to wait. Rena E. Johnson SWO if chosen as junior princess? parked almost directly under a street light. There was From there, they ran to the Post Office, where her Junior Princess Candidates “Winyan Waste Win” To be a good role model for the more than enough light to see our faces. friend’s mother is employed. The car load of girls saw Continued from Page 13 younger generations, and I think it’s important to share our unique My daughter got scared, backed off, and didn’t them and chased them, followed them to her friend’s want to say any more. mother’s office and wanted to fight them. Maycee Ryanne Crawford Dakota culture with other cultures I told him I wanted to fill out a police report, and The mother told me there were 11 of them. Nine “Ptan Waphita Yuha Win” and to be alcohol/drug free.” he said he didn’t have one and if I really wanted to I girls and two boys! should go to the P.D. in the morning. She told them to leave or she was calling the Cante Waste Uhawi Heminger On 5-21-07 I spoke with our new sheriff about police. this incident and how we were treated by this police One girl she described as “the ring leader” said, officer. He told me this police officer is new at his job “Go ahead, we’re not scared.” and suggested that I speak to the Chief of Police, that She called the police, followed them when they he has a lot of faith in him. left and wrote down the license plate number and Well, the Chief of Police didn’t seem too description of the car. concerned either, even after I told him that these The Chief of Police responded and she told him girls are claiming to belong to a gang called ___. what she, her son and co-workers had witnessed. He I spoke with another police officer and he told said he was going to drive around and look for them. me that he believes the girls are more dangerous than Later on, he told her that he couldn’t find them the boys! He told me to continue to be a persistent and that they were probably on Tribal land. Daughter of: Angela C. parent because the cops don’t like that and they’ll get If this is what he believed, why didn’t he notify Johnson. tired of it and maybe do something about it. Tribal police? Rena is 9 years old, and a junior He said, “That’s the way it is.” On 5-25-07 we didn’t send our daughters to Page 1 of 3 fancy shawl dancer and a member On 5-22-07 the public school principal was school, the last day of school. Our daughters were so made aware of my daughter’s situation and my safety afraid and shaken up by this incident. Daughter of: Frances & Tina of the Buffalo Lake District, concernsSubj: for her.BRAVO Princess/Junior Miss/Little Miss I went to the school and confronted the school Crawford. currently attending Westside OnDate: 5-23-097 6/13/2007 and 11:09:05 5-24-07 PM I Central and other Daylight family Time secretary for denying my daughter use of the phone Maycee is 8 years old and a Elementary School in sisseton. From: [email protected] members were walking and driving my daughter to when she was in danger. She denied it and blamed junior fancy shawl dancer and Activities involved in: DREAM Daughter of: Roland To: [email protected] and from school. On 5-24-07 my daughter and her (a) teacher. I asked to speak to him and was told a member of the Lake Traverse team youth against meth. Heminger. Received from Internet: click here for more information friend were afraid of some of these girls at the school he wasn’t there. My daughter still insists it was the District, currently attending She started dancing when she Cante is 12 years old and is assembly and had to leave and sit in the principal’s school secretary and this isn’t the first time she’s been Tiospa Zina Tribal School. was 2 years old in Flandreau, SD. a junior traditional dancer, and a Hello Chuck I am sorry this is late I really need to get this in the paper this week. Please!!!. Also this office until school was dismissed. denied use of the phone to call home. Activities involved in: “I dance for the people who member of the Big Coulee District, the Bravo new email address and mailing address I am back to work now and can be reached at At this time, my daughter was denied use of the In another incident at school my daughter was basketball, softball, tae kwon do. cannot dance, and I dance for my currently attending Tiospa Zina 605.698.4906 school phone to call home, by the school secretary. attacked by another student and this was caught on “I started dancing when I was family. I attend all the powwows in Tribal School. Thank you Lisa Gonsalves My daughter and her friend then ran to the city camera. My daughter made no attempt to fight back 3 or 4 years old, because I asked the summer and veterans powwow Activities involved in: P.D. and told the Chief of Police that some girls were and just held the other girl down, belling her that she my mom to make me a dress, so in the fall, and Brookings in the Destination Imagination. after them and asked for a ride home. He told them didn’t want to fight. I can start dancing and because it winter.” “I started dancing when I looked like fun. I attend as many “How I can best represent could walk, and my family attends powwows as we can, were gone SWO if chosen as junior princess? 30-40 powwows a year.” BRAVO PRINCESS, JUNIOR MISS, AND LITTLE MISS APPLICATION 2007/08

Being a good role model, by “How I can best represent almost every weekend.” Name:______“How i can best represent attending all the powwows I can, SWO if chosen as junior princess? Address:______SWO if chosen as junior princess? and by being respectful to my We travel all year to powwows Telephone Number______I will represent my Tribe by going elders, and our traditions. It will be across the U.S. and Canada.” BIRTHDATE: ______/______/______to as many powwows as my family an honor to represent the Oyate at Tribal Affiliation:______and I can throughout the year and all the powwows.” Lily Mae Smith School: ______Grade:______Have you ever held any titles before?______dance all my hardest.” Hobbies and Interests: Kinew Larene Desrosiers ______Fanci Rose Kiukanpi “Wambdi Win” Clubs and “Kangi Luta Win” Organizations:______

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Johnna Smith. PARENT/ GUARDIAN: ______DATE:______Lily Mae is 5 years old and is Include the following with application: a junior jingle dress dancer and Photocopy of birth certificate or photo ID to verify contestant’s age and/or copy of enrollment Daughter of: Gabe & Dianne a member of the Old Agency card or Certified Indian Blood (CIB) that includes date of birth. Daughter of: Misty Campbell. Desrosiers. District, currently attending If using your parent’s enrollment card for proof of Indian Blood, please attach birth certificate. A photo in full dance regalia. Photo maybe used in future BRAVO advertising and becomesPage 2 of 3 Fanci is 8 years old and a junior Kinew is 11 years old and a Tiospa Zina Tribal School. property of Sisseton Wahpeton BRAVO. PHOTOS WILL NOT BE RETURNED fancy shawl dancer and a member junior fancy shawl dancer and a “I attend powwows, dance Application can be dropped off at the Tribal Office or mailed to BRAVO P.O. Box 685 Summit of the Enemy swim District, member of Big Coulee District, jingle and fancy. I learned how SD 57266. You can alsoThursday, email June your 14, 2007application CompuServe: to [email protected] Earthskyweb . currently attending Enemy Swim currently attending Browns Valley to sing behind my dad. I started Day School. Public School. dancing when I could walk, APPLICATION DEADLINE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 25 JUNE 2006 Activities involved in: Smart Activities involved in: track & because when i was born my In addition to your application please complete the following essay questions. Responses to the essay questions should not exceed one (1) handwritten page or one-half (1/2) typewritten page. Girls, Culture Club. basketball. family always went to powwows. ESSAY QUESTIONS “I started dancing when I was “I started dancing when I I like to dance with my friends. I Please take into consideration that the people reading your responses do not know you personally. 2 years old. I like to dance. I attend could walk; also, we have an attend as many powwows as we 1. Why do you want to represent BRAVO? 10 to 12 powwows a year.” Ojibway belief that babies should can attend.” 2. What do you see as the major duties of the Princess/Junior Miss/little Miss and why is it important to “How I can best represent not be carried into the arena. And “How I can best represent carry Princess/Junior Miss/little Miss tradition? SWO if chosen as junior princess? my parents are dancers and they SWO if chosen as junior princess? 3. Explain in your own words what a Military Veteran means to you? 4. What would you like to tell the Princess/Junior Miss BARVO Committee about yourself? By going to powwows and taught in this way. My family goes I can go to powwows and dance, 5. Send application to BRAVO P.O. Box 685 Summit, SD 57266, drop of at the Tribal Office or email respecting my elders, and being a to powwows year around, we are I can go through grand entries, I to [email protected] good role model.” considered a powwow family.” can show ohoda for my Tribe.” “How I can best represent BRAVO Princess/Junior Miss/Little Miss Rules and Regulations Eligibility On the same evening my niece told me that two BRAVO Princess, Junior Miss and Little Miss candidates: carloads of girls were at her house looking for my a. Must show proof of Indian Blood with a copy of yours or your parent’s tribal enrollment card. daughter. b. Must be female and between the ages of fifteen (15) to twenty-one (21) for Princess; Ten (10) to Around 10:00 p.m. there were between 12 and Fourteen (14) for Junior Miss and five (5) to (9) for Little Miss. c. Must be drug and alcohol free. 15 girls that came to my apartment to fight my d. Must be single, not previously married and have no children or current non-wed live in situations will be daughter. My daughter could identify some of them. accepted. Then another car pulled up in front of the apartment e. Must be in school and in good standing, submit copy of grade. building and some more girls jumped out of that car, f. Must have no violations with the law. who she couldn’t identify. Altogether there had to be g. Must have knowledge of her tribe, have general knowledge of Indian issues, customs and traditions, at least 15 of them. One big girl stepped up to me and knowledge of military veteran’s organization, know powwow etiquette, and be able to speak publicly. h. Will agree to represent the title at various Pow-Wows they may attend throughout the year demanded that I send my daughter outside, so they Requirements and responsibilities of the BRAVO Princess/Junior Miss I’m the mother of a 14-year-old daughter, my could beat the h- out of her. This girl was identified a. Each eligible candidate must fully complete and submit an official BRAVO Princess/Junior Miss youngest of five children. On 5-17-07 my daughter . . . . application by 25 June 2007. and another 14-year-old had a fight after school. I told them to leave and that I was calling the b. The reign of the Princess, Junior Miss and Little Miss will run from the first (1st) day of the Sisseton police. Wahpeton Wacipi (in her selection year) to the crowning of the next incoming princess (which will take After the fight, my daughter went to the other girl’s place on the first day of the Sisseton Wahpeton Wacipi of the next year). This girl told me to “Shut the F_ up you old B_!” parents’ house to tell them what happened . . . that c. The BRAVO Princess, Junior Miss and Little Miss may not reign for more than one year. Any runner-up she didn’t want to fight but was hit in the eye first On this night I didn’t have access to my older (or a princess that does not serve for an entire year) is eligible to run as a princess candidate again. with her glasses on and that she fought back to defend daughter’s cell phone. My neighbor upstairs heard d. The BRAVO Princess, Junior Miss and Little Miss will wear the BRAVO crown during her reign. The herself. and witnessed what happened and called the police, committee will present the incoming princess with a crown and a banner. At the end of her reign, the The girl’s mother wasn’t at home so she told the and I thank her. Later that night, she offered us the Princess, Junior Miss and Little Miss sash (banner) are hers to keep and the beaded crown will return to the committee for presentation to the new princess. step-dad. He just laughed and said, “Are you girls use of her cell phone if they decided to come back. e. The BRAVO Princess, Junior Miss and Little Miss will be expected to represent BRAVO by okay?” At 10:15 p.m. a police officer arrived, and I did participating in various powwows throughout Indian country. I told my daughter that she did the right thing by not like the way we were treated. Every time I tried f. As the BRAVO Princess, Junior Miss and Little Miss, she should be available to answer questions about telling the parents. to speak and tell him what happened he yelled at me BRAVO Veterans organization and provide an itinerary for all events she attended. (Photos of events Later, I found out this other girl doesn’t live with to calm down. I wasn’t hysterical, screaming, crying would be greatly appreciated for the historians' s files.) She will also submit an activity report for each her mother and is being raised by her grandmother. or anything like that. I just really wanted him to powwow attended. listen and take my complaint seriously because this g. The BRAVO Princess, Junior Miss and Little Miss committee expects our princess to be a positive role On 5-18-07 my daughter’s eye was swollen, red model throughout her reign. You must live a clean and healthy life style and be drug and alcohol free. concerned my daughter’s safety. This police officer and bruised, and I kept her home from school. h. A yearly stipend may be provided by BRAVO to alleviate expenses incurred for participation in events After school, relatives came to tell us that my wasn’t interested and showed no concern. Instead, that are not local. While there may, at times, be more monies available for travel it is understood that the daughter was lucky she wasn’t in school because he kept shining his flashlight in my eyes and my travel stipend is meant to alleviate expenses to Wacipi’s already being attended by the applicant. some girls were going to beat her up. daughter’s, back and forth into our faces the whole Thursday, June 14, 2007 CompuServe: Earthskyweb Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 15

hilson Funeral Home of Winsted, Minn., is helping sponsor will provide the sound system. Cthe Howard Lake, Minn. “Good Friends & Neighbor Day” Pictured here are a few of in summer 2008 – June 21-24. And Kevin Chilson has invited the those Oyate members who have Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate to bring dancers, artists, and crafts said they would like to participate: people to help share their Dakota culture at the event. Lloyd “Bubba” LaBelle Jr. (traditional), Elly DuMarce Emmett Redday is serving hopefully there can be displays LaBelle (jingle), Alexis Sheridan as coordinator for the SWO of Sisseton-Wahpeton arts and (jingle), Sharnell “Chepa” and invites anyone of the crafts to sell.” Seaboy (jingle), Tasha Seaboy Oyate interested to consider He is inviting Dakota Nation (fancy), Craig Spider (chicken participating. A charter bus will Art & Gift Store to exhibit and dancer), Eric Shepherd (fancy), be available to go from the local sell items created by Tribal artists Luke Cloud (grass), Mali Cloud community to Howard Lake and and crafts people who cannot (jingle), Rion Redday (fancy back. travel themselves. shawl), Josh Redday (singer), “The dancers will do mini- Danny Seaboy Jr. will be the Darren Redday “Mah-pi-ya powwows,” said Emmet, “and pow wow MC, and Tom Wilson Hotanka” (lead singer).

I’m requesting this video from the school. Unfortunately, the wrong date was put on my The principal knew these two girls were in danger calendar and we missed the hearing on 6-11-07 and because I told him. He should have informed all office the Tribal judge threw out my complaint. I’d like to to get to work. To try and relieve some of the hardship staff and teachers and we (as mothers) should have refile along with the other mother’s statement. I will. on the casino employees, we asked the management been called to pick up our daughters. Chief of Police didn’t bother to ask her if she What if the new Council was a repeat of the last to check into getting the employees paid weekly. The He kept them in his office until school was wanted to file a report. She sent her daughter away Council and . . . members drink or use dope? weekly payroll started on May 24, 2004. Some of my dismissed, then didn’t (care) what happened to them for the summer to live with relatives in another state Who among us is going to take them on? It is no friends told me when the weekly payroll started there after that. There was no police protection and the because she fears for her daughter’s life. easy task challenging Tribal officials, their families, was no need to borrow money to make it to the next public school system failed to protect them as well. It’s sad, because separation is very difficult and and the Tribal system of attorneys and judges. My payday. Also, this type of gang-related violent activity is painful for them because this is her youngest child point is why have a Constitutional requirement that When I was the Council Rep. from Veblen, It was common at the Tribal school, where teenage girls that too. is extremely difficult or impossible to enforce? my job to advocate for the needs of the District, they aren’t associated with gangs are chased by carloads of I don’t have this option, and every day I worry One thing is certain you cannot expect the Tribal were my boss. Right or wrong I did what my District gang members. about my daughter’s safety. We both witnessed the Council to police themselves. wanted me to do. The District wanted more money I’m telling this to their principal and staff dangers our daughters experienced. I know the reasons why we have the no booze/ for the District needs. The Council implemented a and they’re in denial. The principal will say to the I know I’ve exceeded the Sota’s 500 word limit, dope requirement in our Constitution and Bylaws. payment schedule from the casinos for 12 million complaining mother, “You know one of them is my but I believe this community must know of some of Indian alcoholism and drug use is a serious health a year. The Veblen District receives approximately (relative)?” That he talked to everyone involved and the dangers our children are facing. and social problem and we expect our leadership to $732,043.80 a year depending on the enrollment there’s nothing happening. Then tell the complaining Thank you, Idella Katie Hill. set the example. I have never fully agreed with the number. A total of $3.6 million goes to the seven mother that her daughters are lying. policy because it is a damn insult to all self-respecting Districts annually. The membership wanted the Tribe Also, parents are in denial. I confronted one of Indian people. And the reason it is an insult is that our to establish a budget, which we did. We thought the the mothers in the presence of her daughter. The girl wasicu neighbors who run for Sisseton City Council, amounts would be sufficient for the Districts, but screamed and cried, “Mom, they’re lying.” This little Roberts County Commissioner, SD State Legislator, that did not happen. District motions would come in ring leader is calling me, my daughter, my daughter’s or the United States Congress, do not have an alcohol for school clothes, youth activities, powwow, and we friend and mother, brother, and an office full of co- and drug free requirement because they “instinctively would tell the Vice-Chairman “find the money.” workers, and my neighbor liars! I don’t think so. know” how to control their behavior while in office. Just recently Tribal Council raised the distribution The father of one of the boys said, “Oh no, not my The Oyate, those who run for office, on the other from the casinos to 1.3 million per month which boy, he won’t do anything like that.” hand, are morally, ethically, and spiritually inferior so comes to 15.6 million annually. The girl’s mother assures me that she’s going we must restrict their drinking and drug use while in Respectfully, Karen White. to talk to her daughter, ground her, and take away office. To make matter worst we can’t even enforce her driving privileges. Yet hours later, we see this our own moral and ethical mandates. The only time same girl driving with only a learner’s permit riding the no booze/dope requirement is ever enforced is around with a carload of girls at all hours of the I would like to voice my opinion on some of the when the drinking/drug offense becomes public night unsupervised. These same girls and vehicle letters that were printed. knowledge as a result of a conviction in city, county are responsible for chasing our daughters to the The first issue is the Legislative Policy; this or state court. Post Office. Also, the same girls/vehicle chased my policy was passed on December 27, 1996 Reso # (Editor’s note: This letter has been edited; some At the April 2007 OA District meeting I put daughter from the pop machine a half block away SWST-96-160 addressing the Tribal Council’s salary. specific allegations have been omitted.) this issue on the table - Shall we require our District from our apartment and drove through the alley 10/7/98 the policy addressed the payment of accrued It ain’t easy being an Indian. officers to be alcohol and drug free? OA District trying to get at my daughter. annual leave. On December 22, 2000 Tribal Council The Constitution & Revision Committee recently members will vote on this issue at the June 25 District I agree 100 percent with Susan TallBear’s letter enacted SWST-00-149 addressing the separation spent $6,000 dollars for SWO Constitution & Bylaws meeting. I personally will vote against the issue. My 5-17-07. There is a very real crisis in our community. pay. On December 27, 2000 Tribal Council added 6% handbooks. Get a copy. Please review page 28 of the reasoning is that the booze and dope policy is an There is graffiti written at Anderson Park that COLA to the policy. This policy was in place when handbook, Code of Ethics, (d), Improper Conduct: insult to all self-respecting Indians; District officers reads ___ (gang name): “If you F_ with us, we’ll F_ the administration of 2003 took office. The only Alcohol and drug free lifestyle while in office, will drink anyway; and, who among the OA District you up!” change to the policy was the salary from $45,000.00 sections 1-2-3. To those of you who don’t have a copy members is going to enforce the policy? I actually took a picture of this. to 65,000.00 for Tribal Council. We took a lot of the SWO Constitution requires that a Councilman It is more realistic to have a Tribal code (included Drive down main street and you’ll see ___. Just criticism for this change, but I am glad the current live an alcohol and drug free lifestyle while in office. in Chapter 55, Code of Conduct) or District policy what is a ___ and ___ (gang names, female and male). Council feels this salary was adequate because the When this Constitutional amendment was voted in that requires a Tribal Councilman or District officer Loss of identity are the only words I can think of. salary stayed the same. The severance pay from the upon in 1994 it passed by an overwhelming majority who is convicted by tribal, city, county, state, or And there are other gang names and symbols former Council and Executives were printed in one vote. federal law enforcement for any alcohol or drug written throughout our community. of the Sota issues. But it should be known that the I have reliable information that . . . of the last related offense, no matter how minor, be immediately I am not a perfect parent and my daughter is not former Administrations also received severance and Tribal Council routinely violated this policy . . . terminated from office. No appeal, no vote required a perfect child. She’s had problems . . . . FICA payments. Following is the breakdown for 2002. (specific allegation) . . . dismissed the Tribal police by the council or the District involved. We moved back here from Fargo, N.D. going on Vice Chairman J.T. $29,479.60; Tribal Chairman A.G. report by saying there wasn’t enough evidence. Ideally, the Oyate would be better off if all of three years now, and it’s very difficult trying to raise a $37,934.59. Long Hollow Council V.M. $28,414.79; Thankfully, the new Tribal Council is doing much our Tribal politicians, like the wasicu politicians, teenager in this place. Old Agency Council D.K. $28,381.61; Buffalo Lake better, it has been reported to me that only . . . has “instinctively knew” better, but like I said, it ain’t easy But I try my hardest/best to raise my daughter Council G.R. $28,432.61; Enemy Swim Council violated the policy. I haven’t bothered to check out being an Indian. in a respectful way. I accompany my daughter to the T.P. $24,240.03 Gerald German Sr. $8,311.11; Lake the veracity of the report but if push comes to shove Grady Renville. teen center and sit with her while she’s using the Traverse Council D.RT. $16,520.01; Veblen Council computer. I am now her protector because I don’t see S.W. $20,184.18; I don’t have the list for 2000, but if law enforcement doing their job. anyone wants a copy of this, get ahold of me and I I went to the state clerk of courts to file restraining will get you one, this is not marked confidential. orders and I was told to do this through Tribal Court The issue of the $5,000.00 bonus that’s been in as some of them reside on Tribal land and that the the paper. This was discussed with the last Tribal state will honor it. Chairman and he concurred with this payment. He I didn’t know all of the girls’ parents/grandparents said there would be a lot of criticism over this but names and Tribal Court was very helpful identifying he felt the Council was deserving of it and he would them. Paperwork was started on late afternoon 5-29- defend it. He also received this payment. 07. Notices wouldn’t be served until after 5-29-07 As far as the payroll deduction issue, the casino because of the Memorial Day holiday. employees were having a hard time with gas money Agency Village, S.D. K & K C-Store Waubay, S.D. Agency Village C-Store Stillson Service Welch’s Grocery SWO Tribal Headquarters Pearson Rexall SWC Bookstore Dakota Nation Art & Gift Store Wilmot, S.D. Sota Subscription Order Form Sisseton Super Valu Liebe Drug New Effington, S.D. I would like to subscribe to the Sota Iya Ye Yapi. Ceroll Grocery Browns Valley, Minn. Hankinson, N.D. Country Co-op of Browns Valley Dakota Magic C-Store Sisseton, S.D. Enclosed is $______for ____ years(2). 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THESE TOXIC POLLUTANTS THESE HEALTH CONCERNS ANCHORAGE, Alaska—June glaciers disappear.” of success in by closing off supply 13, 2007—The National Congress Frank added that pollution and and closing down ‘cooking labs’ in of American Indians (NCAI) habitat destruction are killing our Mexico . By working with tribes, concluded its Mid-Year Session, treaty-protected natural resources, much more can be done. We pledge Strengthening Economies and and the federal government has to continue working together to Culture Under the Midnight got to do more to work with tribes make this a smaller problem. Tribes Sun , wrapping up three days of to stop it. across the country are conducting LEAD TO meetings on the most important NCAI will convene again in important new programs to fight agenda items for Indian Country Denver for the organization’s the use of meth and other drugs, including economic development, 64th Annual Convention and improvements are also being natural resources, education November 11-16. made in federal enforcement and the preservation of Native agencies. cultures. Keynote speakers Hattie Kauffman, National “These three days have been open session News Correspondent, The CBS instrumental in aligning Indian Early Show: SWO-OEP-BROWNFIELDS Country’s priorities so we can focusing on “The glaciers are receeding. move them forward on the local climate change, The permafrost is melting. No terms of having tools to fight meth educate tribal communities. level and in Washington,” said economic place on earth is more perfect to Ernie Stevens, President, NCAI President Joe A. Garcia. “I see the effects of these things than National Indian Gaming abuse that is specifically tailored “The rise in crime related to am grateful to all who have come development here in Alaska—The Last Frontier. Association: for tribal communities,” said NCAI methamphetamine production, President Joe A.Garcia. “We have distribution, and use alone here to be a part of this process. At the NCAI Mid-Year Hundreds of homes are being lost, “Gaming facilities across the been hearing over and over from has hit tribal communities Tribal leaders are talking and Session, keynote speakers opened storms are more violent and 180 country have set the pace in green tribal leaders that they need exceedingly hard. Tribal leaders NCAI is listening.” the meeting emphasizing the need native villages have to move in building technologies. From the guidance in helping them deal have described in vivid detail the The 2007 Mid-Year session for tribal leaders to pay attention Alaska – a very costly proposition. beginning we have tried to be true with the onslaught of meth abuse effect this dangerous and highly included over 1,200 participants to the affects of climate change, to They’ve been called the first to our environmental heritage, and trafficking. This toolkit will be addictive drug is having on their who attended meetings and be more environmentally savvy, refugees from climate change. Why our efforts to save mother earth. It an instrumental educational tool citizens and have expressed the breakout session on topics ranging and to focus on improving their us? Because we are entwined with is smart to always think that way for tribal leaders and educators.” need for materials to help them from climate change to border economic status. the land and the land is entwined – not just for the environment, The toolkit includes a leader’s shut it down,” said Artman. “These concerns and education. “As we meet here in the with the weather. Most of the but also for the economy. Green guide compiled by the Tribal Meth materials will be a tremendous “This is one of our highest great state of Alaska, home of country is facing its twelfth year of technology has a very big future Education, Training and Help tool in this effort. Secretary turnouts for a mid-year session in 229 tribes, we are having open drought. That means the salmon in this country. It is economic Center at Montana University Kemphthorne and I continue the history of the organization,” dialogue on ways in which we can are dying. The huckleberries are development. Tribal casinos and Extension and the NCAI Meth to be committed to improving said NCAI Executive Director significantly improve our standing dried up before our people can get other facilities have been built to Task Force; examples of tribal Indian Affairs’ response to the Jacqueline Johnson. “As our in the economic arena and be to them. Polar bears are drowning, minimize environmental impact codes for criminalizing meth and methamphetamine and violent membership grows, our meetings the environmental stewards our forests are drying up more massive on neighboring communities, helping with meth lab clean up; crime problems that continue to are becoming larger and our agenda ancestors have taught us to be,” said wildfires are anticipated in places and make efficient and clean use and in-depth presentation guides plague Indian Country.” and initiatives are broadening. This NCAI President Joe A. Garcia. like southern California and places of energy. It is time to take the focusing on the effect of meth on Full details on the toolkit meeting is a promising precursor The opening plenary session across the nation are experiencing next step. I support the further the brain and signs of meth use. The and the information on placing to our annual convention this keynote speakers included the the driest conditions in a hundred advancement of green programs, toolkit also includes information orders will be posted on the NCAI fall in Denver and a testament to following with excerpts from their years.” and to help tribes to lead the way cards for different businesses in website at www.ncai.org. how engaged tribal leaders are in speeches. Kauffman quoted Chief Seattle in the effort to protect and restore our communities, such as motels Indian Country’s agenda.” Carl Artman, Assistant of the Duwamish who 150 years the environment. We can’t do it and agricultural product stores, Billy Frank, Jr., Chairman of Secretary for Indian Affairs, U.S. ago said that “whatever befalls the alone. We have to convince the so then can look for signs of the the Northwest Indian Fisheries Department of the Interior: Earth befalls the children of the federal government to be more purchase of meth ingredients and Commission, was one of many “We are determined to Earth.” supportive.” production. Requested limit for tribal leaders who addressed work with tribes in economic Orlando Cabrera, Assistant NCAI Meth Task The taskforce has been Open Letters to the Oyate the plenary sessions on Indian development and on environmental Secretary for Indian Affairs, U.S. working diligently on this toolkit to is 500 words. Please respect Country’s environmental issues, including climate change. Department of Housing and Force unveils provide tribes with much needed this limit when submitting concerns, climate change Our role is to the support the Urban Development: Meth Toolkit resources they need to keep meth and the federal government’s tribes. We will help tribes monitor “Housing is a social a letter. Also, if you would for Tribes out of our communities. constitutional responsibility to greenhouse emissions and with engine – an investment in our like to submit an open letter, Garcia was joined at a Indian tribes. ongoing sustainable design communities and personal lives. The NCAI Methamphetamine please read our policy for press conference to unveil the “It’s good that the federal concepts to increase efficient Homeownership is so important, Task Force unveiled its new accepting them first. Thank toolkit by Assistant Secretary government is paying attention to energy use. We’re determined to and so good for Indian Country. interactive toolkit to fight for Indian Affairs Carl Artman, you. the needs of tribes in Iraq . But it help tribes meet the regulations There are extensive shortfalls methamphetamine abuse in Indian who reiterated the need for such should first keep its promises to in the Energy Policy Act, support in good, affordable housing on Country at the Mid-Year Session. educational materials to help -Sota staff tribes here in this country. The education and work with other reservations. Doing something NO METH credibility of the nation is at stake,” agencies such as the U.S. Forest about this will take leadership, In Tribal Communities said Frank. “We’ve been ignored Service to monitor and find from the federal government and is a comprehensive planning far too long, and we’re still being solutions to climate change and the tribes. This is something we toolkit for tribal leaders and ignored today.” other environmental challenges.” can do. Multi-unit housing makes educators to utilize in the fight Frank, a Nisqually tribal elder Scott Burns, Deputy Director a lot of sense for many people, on methamphetamine abuse and and natural resource spokesman of State, local and Tribal Affairs, environmentally and economically, trafficking. for 20 tribes in western Washington White House Office of National in today’s society.” “This is groundbreaking in All persons owing delinquent fines, said the environmental situation Drug Control Policy: court costs and/or restitution to the in Indian Country is of great “Meth is the most evil drug on Sisseton-Wahpeton Commodity Schedule concern. the face of the Earth. In addition to June 2007 Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Court are “Our lands, waters and natural causing severe damage to its users, Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday hereby given the opportunity to make resources are being poisoned,” said meth production has also been 1 Open 2 Frank. “Here in Alaska , 30 percent Warehouse closed, offices arrangements for the payment of found to be highly detrimental to 9-11:45 a.m.; of the Native people live without open on days commodities the environment. Overall, there are delivered. 1-2:45 p.m. same to avoid the issuance of bench running water and electricity. has been great success, including Their villages are being washed the reduction of meth labs from an 3 4 Open 5 Open 6 Open 7 Open 8 Closed; 9 warrants to show cause or the filing of away because of global warming. estimated 17,500 in 2003 to 9,000 9-11:45 a.m.; 9-11:45 a.m.; 9-11:45 a.m.; 9-11:45 a.m.; Deliver criminal complaints for disobedience Their natural resources are dying today. Meth labs have begun to 1-2:45 p.m. 1-2:45 p.m. 1-2:45 p.m. 1-2:45 p.m. Agency Village to lawful orders of the as the permafrost melts and the dry up, in large measure because Elderly, Sisseton Court. SISSETON WAHPETON COLLEGE Elderly 10 11 Closed; 12 Closed; 13 Closed; 14 Open 15 Open 16 Please call the Office of the ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS Deliver Deliver Deliver Lake 9-11:45 a.m.; 9-11:45 a.m.; Clerk of the Tribal Court, Sealed bids will be received by the Office of the President at Enemy Swim Buffalo Lake Traverse 1-2:45 p.m. 1-2:45 p.m. a.m., Veblen Lois Kohl, Kim Kohl or Sisseton Wahpeton College, p.m. Old Agency, SD until 5:00 p.m. June 21, 2007 for a potential 17 18 Open 19 Open 20 Open 21 Open 22 23 Jackie Wanna, (605) 698- lessor of the Cafeteria, at Sisseton Wahpeton College, 9-11:45 a.m.; 9-11:45 a.m.; 9-11:45 a.m.; 9-11:45 a.m.; Warehouse Old Agency, SD. 1-2:45 p.m. 1-2:45 p.m. 1-2:45 p.m. 1-2:45 p.m. closed; 7629, to verify what you Bid information is available at the Office of the President, office open owe and set up a payment Sisseton Wahpeton College, Old Agency, SD. For further 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 information call (605) 698-3966 ext. 1105 / 1155 Warehouse Warehouse Warehouse Warehouse Warehouse plan by June 27, 2007, to take closed; closed; closed; closed; closed; or visit our website: www.swc.tc office open office open office open office open office open advantage of this offer. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 17

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Police Commission Public Meeting June 26th 2007 The Office of Environmental Protection is asking for your help. We have incorporated a tip 5:00 p.m. line for you to report Environmental Issues and concerns, such as, littering, back yard Dakota Connection burning, dumping of petroleum products, dumping in creeks and coulees, where old Editors Report/ dumpsites are, etc. This tip line is an automated service and you have the choice to leave Indian Country Today Meeting is for anyone with concerns that need to be contact information or be anonymous. We need your help in finding old abandoned home June 08, 2007 – If anyone addressed. site, old dump site, and any other contaminates. Please give us a call at . . . thought American Indians as 24-2tc a group were ignored by the U.S. government, there is now proof otherwise. Native people, 2002 senate race in South Dakota. to describe the remaining U.S. and their votes, are among the Charges of fraud circulated: Attorneys. main targets of one of the most ‘‘The Indians, they got the phony Remember that the brazen Republican cover-ups Indian votes out there,’’ declared administration’s voter fraud effort since Watergate. It is becoming political commentator Robert refers to the sham designed to clearer by the day that the political Novak on CNN’s ‘‘Crossfire.’’ The further disenfranchise Native scandal involving the Justice conservative Wall Street Journal voters. The firing scandal is the only antidotes to government Department and its firing of said the race was decided in a most public development in this corruption. It is encouraging seven U.S. Attorneys has nothing ‘‘highly suspicious, if not crooked effort, which will continue until that tribal leaders and National to do with job performance and fashion.’’ All in bad taste, like most congressional Democrats find Congress of American Indians are everything to do with stealing the references to American Indians by strength to pursue a real inquiry speaking out against this injustice. next election for Republican gain. the conservative media spin cycle. into the matter. Forget the weak ‘‘The firing of certain attorneys American Indians, during the Seizing an opportunity, the and forgetful Gonzales. He and the testimony regarding 2004 presidential election season, Bush White House instructed should be fired, for sure, but for Mr. Heffelfinger paint a glaring observed the 80-year anniversary U.S. Attorneys to investigate and incompetence and giving false picture regarding how the DOJ is of the Indian Citizenship Act, an prosecute ‘‘voter fraud’’ cases. Not testimony. Instead, a criminal handling Indian country issues. Tribal Elderly Building attempt to fully assimilate tribal vote fraud, which would be more inquiry should be launched into And it is not a pretty one,’’ said people into mainstream American appropriate given the widespread, the interference of the Justice National Congress of American Agency Village, S.D. society. Despite U.S. citizenship, dead-on-target criticism of Department by the head ‘‘Bushie’’ Indians President Joe Garcia. 5:00 p.m. American Indians continued to the 2000 and 2004 presidential and senior adviser to the president, ‘‘We are sitting ducks in our own face racial discrimination and election debacles. Voter fraud Karl Rove. communities, and the DOJ is Cancer support large-scale disenfranchisement refers to the belief by Republican It is shameful that Indian worried about one U.S. Attorney Tobacco that effectively prevented them politicians that minorities register country should lose several spending too much time helping group meetings to vote under fake names and officials with records of protecting support group from participating in elections. us.’’ It’s an honest assessment that The cancer support group addresses to throw elections in Indian rights. The fired attorneys The Voting Rights Act, enacted we’d have to agree with. meetings meetings are being held weekly, favor of Democratic candidates. served on the Justice Department’s in 1965 and reauthorized in 2006, Tobacco support group every Wednesday, at 4:00 p.m. at Essentially, voter fraud means Native American Issues provides protections against NA meetings at meetings are being held every the SWO Tekakwitha conference voting while black, Indian, poor, Subcommittee. They were Paul disenfranchisement and has Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at the SWO center. imprisoned or gay. Voting - and Charlton of Arizona, Margaret Dakotah Pride helped increase Indian voter Health & Fitness Center, Agency Everyone is welcome to having their votes count - has Chiara of Michigan, David Iglesias participation on a national level. Center Village. attend. become increasingly difficult for of New Mexico, John McKay of The Indian voting bloc has Dakotah Pride Center is Everyone is invited to come For more information, contact these groups. Washington and Daniel Bogden steadily become a force in local, now holding NA meetings on and participate. SWO Health Educator Teddi This is the backdrop for the of Nevada. Carol Lam and Kevin state and federal elections, Mondays. For more information, contact LaBelle at 698-7267. firing of seven U.S. Attorneys by Ryan served in California, a helping the ‘‘Native vote’’ become The meetings begin at 7:00 SWO Health Educator Teddi the Justice Department in closely state with more than 100 tribes. synonymous with the increasingly p.m. in the Outreach Center LaBelle at 698-7267. contested (‘‘battleground’’) states: Minnesota’s Tom Heffelfinger, crucial swing vote. In 2000, Indian (former elderly complex, Rehab Arizona, New Mexico, Wisconsin, who devoted time to protecting voters helped Democrat Maria Village) Conference Room. Washington, Michigan, California Indian voting rights in the wake Cantwell defeat Republican Sen. The meetings are open to and Nevada. They are ‘‘red’’ and of the 2004 elections, was on the Slade Gorton in Washington, and everyone. helped Al Gore carry New Mexico. ‘‘blue’’ states, but look closer and firing list before he resigned last In 2002, South Dakota Democrat see districts within them where year for personal reasons. Sen. Tim Johnson won a re- the Indian and minority vote carry Light and heat are the election by 524 votes, credited to a significant weight. Asked to resign major turnout of Indian voters at for ‘‘performance-related issues,’’ Pine Ridge. The same year, Arizona the U.S. Attorneys believe the Democrat Janet Napolitano won firings were politically motivated, A belated “Thank You” to Hammy Marks for fixing that they were punished for not my screens. I’ve been waiting for two years. her gubernatorial race by a narrow Watch for job openings at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Health aggressively advancing prosecution Thanks again. margin and credited Indian Care Center on the Indian Health Service website: reservation precincts for her win. of voter fraud cases and others Nolita Hill for pursuing investigations of http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/CareerCenter/Vacancy/ Unfortunately, the upward act_search.cfm?area=Aberdeen trend of the ‘‘Native vote’’ has Republicans. They did not behave made it a prime target. This is like ‘‘loyal Bushies,’’ a term used evidenced by the reaction to the by a high-level staffer in DOJ Attention Lake Traverse District Members District Meeting NOTICE Thursday, June 21, 2007 Big Coulee District Members 7:00 p.m. The Regular District Meeting will be held on June Boards/Committees to give written reports. Job Openings 21, 2007, 6:00 p.m.

Cage Department: Cashier (1 Full-Time/1 Part-Time) Cover Long Hollow District Notices Buffalo Lake District Members Golf Course Department: Notices Supervisor (1 Full-Time/Seasonal) Various District Meeting Long Hollow District Thursday, June 21, 2007 Elderly Meeting Roller Skating Rink District Center 5:00 p.m. Supper 6:00 p.m. Meeting Closing Date: June 22, 2007 @ 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 Starting Wage: D.O.E. 6:00 p.m. Regular District Elderly Meeting High School Diploma or G.E.D. required Two identification documents required upon hire Regular District Meeting Friday, July 13, 2007 Roller Skating Rink For June 2007 If interested please submit application to 4:30 p.m. Human Resources Department Thursday, June 21st, 2007 16849 102nd Street SE Hankinson ND 58041 Notice of Bids For complete Job Description contact Marla Raffety @ 6:30 p.m. 701-634-3000 ext. 475 Bids for used propane tank/central air system at Buffalo Lake Indian Preference will apply / EEO Any questions regarding District business, please call the District Center. (Please Provide Tribal Enrollment) District Coordinator Valette Keoke (605) 698-4005 or Must be licensable by the SWO Gaming Commission Submit bids to: Buffalo Lake District, P.O. Box 777, Agency A Key License requires your income tax filing for the last 3 years cell phone (605) 268-2600. Village, South Dakota 57262. Page 18 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Featuring . . . Roberts County All Your On-the-Go Needs At One Stop National Bank Live Bait Peever, S.D. 5 East Maple St. All Your Fishing Needs We Accept WIC, Sisseton, S.D. Cold Beer - Groceries - Ice EBT & USDA Food Stamps Phone 698-7621 Open 12 Hours - 7 to 7 Internet Banking SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE Monday thru Friday LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION 7 to 3 on Saturday at East Hwy 10 & Jct 127 IN TRIBAL COURT Sisseton, S.D. CASE NO: H-07-022-090 Open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. “As for www.rcnbank.com SISSETON-WAHPETON HOUSING Video Lottery AUTHORITY, Plaintiff, vs. MICHELLE FLYNN, me and my house, Member FDIC - Equal Housing Lender Powerball Defendant. Scratch Tickets greetings to the above named Defendant. we will SUMMONS greetings to the above named Defendant. serve the Lord” YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and DAKOTAH GOSPEL required to answer the Complaint of the required to answer the Complaint of the required to answer the Complaint of the • Television ASSEMBLY Plaintiff in the above entitled action, Plaintiff in the above entitled action, Plaintiff in the above entitled action, Affordable Custom Embroidery • Telephone Sisseton, SD which Compliant is on file in the Sisseton- *Creative designs, names, & company logo which Compliant is on file in the Sisseton- which Compliant is on file in the Sisseton- Sunday 11 a.m. • Internet *Embroidery jackets, t-shirts, caps, totes, etc. EAL HOICE Wahpeton Tribal Court, Agency Village, Wahpeton Tribal Court, Agency Village, Wahpeton Tribal Court, Agency Village, Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. “The R C ” (Call for Availability) *Competitive pricing, locally owned South Dakota, and to serve a coy of your 605-698-3798 South Dakota, and to serve a coy of your South Dakota, and to serve a coy of your *No minimum orders on embroidery Pastor Bob Beasley 205 Main St. • PO Box 33 answer upon the Plaintiff within twenty answer upon the Plaintiff within twenty answer upon the Plaintiff within twenty *Screen printing & other promotional items (20) days of service, and in case of your (20) days of service, and in case of your (20) days of service, and in case of your New Effington, SD 57255 Larry & Debbie Halbert failure to answer said Complaint within failure to answer said Complaint within failure to answer said Complaint within SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE 605-637-5211 or the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff will apply 12008 Lake Rd. - Browns Valley, MN 56219 the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff will apply the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff will apply LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION Home: (605) 694-2848 800-256-6854 to the court for the relief demanded in to the court for the relief demanded in to the court for the relief demanded in IN TRIBAL COURT Cell: (605) 237-3124 the Complaint, together with costs and the Complaint, together with costs and the Complaint, together with costs and CASE NO: H-07-020-088 www.tnics.com disbursements of this action. disbursements of this action. disbursements of this action. SISSETON-WAHPETON HOUSING greetings to the above named Defendant. Dated this 29th day of May, 2007. Dated this 29th day of May, 2007. Dated this 29th day of May, 2007. Charles A. Broberg, D.C. AUTHORITY, Plaintiff, vs. ERICA YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and Jacqueline Wanna, Clerk of Tribal Court. Jacqueline Wanna, Clerk of Tribal Court. Jacqueline Wanna, Clerk of Tribal Court. 301 Veterans Ave. CONTRERAS, Defendant. required to answer the Complaint of the 22-3tc 23-3tc 23-3tc Sisseton, S.D. SUMMONS Plaintiff in the above entitled action, The Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribal Court which Compliant is on file in the Sisseton- SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE of the Lake Traverse Reservation sends Wahpeton Tribal Court, Agency Village, LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION greetings to the above named Defendant. South Dakota, and to serve a coy of your IN TRIBAL COURT IN TRIBAL COURT IN TRIBAL COURT YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and answer upon the Plaintiff within twenty CASE NO: H-07-026-094 CASE NO: H-07-025-093 CASE NO: H-07-023-091 required to answer the Complaint of the (20) days of service, and in case of your SISSETON-WAHPETON HOUSING SISSETON-WAHPETON HOUSING SISSETON-WAHPETON HOUSING Plaintiff in the above entitled action, failure to answer said Complaint within AUTHORITY, Plaintiff, vs. DARRYL AUTHORITY, Plaintiff, vs. BARBARA AUTHORITY, Plaintiff, vs. GINA MOTAH, which Compliant is on file in the Sisseton- the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff will apply WHITEBULL, Defendant. SELWYN, Defendant. Defendant. Wahpeton Tribal Court, Agency Village, to the court for the relief demanded in Hours: SUMMONS SUMMONS SUMMONS South Dakota, and to serve a coy of your the Complaint, together with costs and Tuesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribal Court The Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribal Court The Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribal Court answer upon the Plaintiff within twenty disbursements of this action. Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. of the Lake Traverse Reservation sends of the Lake Traverse Reservation sends of the Lake Traverse Reservation sends (20) days of service, and in case of your greetings to the above named Defendant. Dated this 29th day of May, 2007. failure to answer said Complaint within For Appointments call: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and Jacqueline Wanna, Clerk of Tribal Court. the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff will apply 23-3tc 698-3686 required to answer the Complaint of the to the court for the relief demanded in Plaintiff in the above entitled action, the Complaint, together with costs and Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate which Compliant is on file in the Sisseton- the 29th day of June, 2007, at the hour of disbursements of this action. Lake Traverse Reservation Minimum charge (20 words or less)...... $3 Wahpeton Tribal Court, Agency Village, 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon thereafter as Dated this 29th day of May, 2007. State of South Dakota Additional, each word add...... $.15 South Dakota, and to serve a coy of your possible. Jacqueline Wanna, Clerk of Tribal Court. In Tribal Court answer upon the Plaintiff within twenty You are required to be at the hearing. 23-3tc Case No. CS:07-077 (20) days of service, and in case of your Upon request, the OCSE Clerk will provide NOTICE OF HEARING failure to answer said Complaint within you with a copy of the Petition describing SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE In the matter of: Helen Godfrey, Plaintiff the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff will apply the matter. LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION vs. Bruce Godfrey, Sr., Defendant. All services available to anyone to the court for the relief demanded in Dated this 30th day of May, 2007. IN TRIBAL COURT Take notice that a Petition to Establish who is a victim of domestic the Complaint, together with costs and By the order of the Court: Michael T. CASE NO: H-07-018-086 Paternity has been filed and a hearing violence, sexual assault, or disbursements of this action. Swallow, Presiding Judge SISSETON-WAHPETON HOUSING will be held at the above named Court, other crimes of violence. Dated this 29th day of May, 2007. Attest: Y. Nancy Two Stars. AUTHORITY, Plaintiff, vs. CAROLE BOLIN, Agency Village, outside the city of *Emergency Shelter Jacqueline Wanna, Clerk of Tribal Court. 23-3tc Defendant. Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, on *Transportation 23-3tc SUMMONS *Personal Advocacy The Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribal Court One Hour *Counseling Referrals of the Lake Traverse Reservation sends *Legal Advocacy Makes A Difference! *Crisis Intervention *Medical Advocacy Notice of Open Meetings Open meetings for victims of domestic violence will be held on Phone: (605) 698-3151 Mondays at 10:00 a.m. at the Dakotah Pride rehab center After Hours: 1-800-252-0082 in the conference room. Sponsored by the Women’s Circle. 7 p.m. Every Thursday Women’s Circle In the Waubay Library

Houses available for rent at the Lake Traverse Project. P.O. Box 509 Qualified tenants pay no more than 30% of adjusted Agency Village, SD 57262 gross income. No dogs or cats. Please call the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority at 605-698- The Early Childhood 3901 for more information. Intervention Program MEN’S & The Early Childhood Intervention Program provides services to children from birth LADIES’ to 5 years---The critical years in a child’s development. Early intervention can enhance development NIGHTS and reduce the effects of developmental Men’s Night - Thursdays from 5 pm to midnight men delays. at may swipe their card on the KIOSK and win a prize! (One Early intervention services are equally available Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate prize awarded per day.) to all. Job Openings Dakota Sioux Ladies’ Night - Fridays from 5 pm to midnight ladies Contact information: may swipe their card on the KIOSK and win a prize! (One Phone: 698-4400 Ext. 300 prize awarded per day.) The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe is seeking to Fax: 698-4429 Casino & Hotel fill the following positions: Prizes will range from a free drink to a $100 bar tab. Email: [email protected] Underground Storage Tank Coordinator, Office of Customers will have 30 days from the date of issue to redeem their prize, in the lounge or at the casino bar. (Prize Environmental Protection. value is based on recent slot play.) All DNGE rules apply. Closing Date: June 22, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate is seeking to fill the June 21-23 Time Piece (Variety) following positions(s): June 25 Leland Harding III SWO Fuel, (Classic Country) Janitor, SWO Tribal Building Teacher, Early Head Start June 26 Full Gallop Band (Country) June 27-28 Hailey Steele (Country) Administrative Assistant, Head Start June 29-30 Darren Geffre (Country) Inc. Bus Driver/Rover, Head Start Commercial – Residential Closing Date: June 29, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. Showtimes: Mon. 7-11 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs. 8 Heating & Air Conditioning All interested applicants may obtain application and job description p.m.-midnight; Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. LENNOX Quality products information at the Human Resource Department, of the Watertown, SD Exit 185 off I-29 and 4 Miles West Propane – Heating Oil – Diesel Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. You may contact Jody Crawford at Phone: 605.882.2051 - www.dakotasioux.com Bulk Deliveries (605) 698-3911 Ext. 134 or Arnold Williams Ext. 140. Estimates Management reserves the right to alter, suspend or withdraw promotions or offers at any time. You must be present to win on all drawings. Call 698-3521 or 698-4374

2202 SD Hwy 10 Sisseton, SD 57262 Business Hours: Monday thru Friday 8-5; Saturday 8-12 noon Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 19 request. Award will be made based on Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate price and other price related factors; Lake Traverse Reservation experience and education. State of South Dakota Evaluation Criteria: Knowledge and In Tribal Court ability in applying IT principles, methods, Case No. CS:07-091 and practices in the area of Information NOTICE OF HEARING Technology. (20 possible points) Ability to In the matter of: David Ojeda, Plaintiff vs. meet priorities, deadlines, and assignment Richard Ojeda, Defendant. scopes. (25 possible points) Ability to Take notice that a Petition to Establish interpret guidelines, assignment, rules Paternity has been filed and a hearing Enduro Races Winner and regulations of the Indian Health will be held at the above named Court, Services as they relate to general Congratulations! Agency Village, outside the city of personnel and IT Computer Security. (30 Winner for the Enduro race on June 9th was car #00, Dustin Fahleen Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, on possible points) Ability to plan, develop, from Milbank; he also won the first race on Memorial Day. the 29th day of June, 2007, at the hour of and carry out vital ADP projects. (20 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon thereafter as possible points) Ability to accumulate possible. data and research for the purpose of You are required to be at the hearing. accomplishing assignments, service 2007 Enduro Race Schedule & Payouts Upon request, the OCSE Clerk will provide requests, and project details. (25 possible you with a copy of the Petition describing Pay top 6 positions for total of $2800 per Holiday Race: 1st 1000, 700, 500, 300, 200 & 100; Trophy points) the matter. for 1st place only. Closing date of the RFQ is June 22, 2007. Dated this 30th day of May, 2007. Pay top 6 positions for a total of $1400 for regular races not falling on a holiday. Total of $8400 for EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. By the order of the Court: Michael T. all 6 races: 1st 500, 400, 200, 150, 100, 50; Trophy for 1st place only. 23-2tc Swallow, Presiding Judge All races are points races. Points Race would be as follows; 1st, $500 + jacket, 400 + trophy, 300+ Attest: Y. Nancy Two Stars. trophy, 200+ trophy, 150 + trophy, $100+ trophy. TIOSPA ZINA TRIBAL SCHOOL 23-3tc JOB OPENINGS Next scheduled race is this Saturday, June 23rd, with the green flag at 6:00 p.m. 1. ELEMENTARY TEACHER Enjoy candy toss, drawings for keychains and race 6-shirts, full concessions, and plenty of Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate 2. HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL ED TEACHER seating! Lake Traverse Reservation 3. MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL ED TEACHER Admission: $7 for adults and $3 for students. State of South Dakota 4. ELEMENTARY DAKOTA STUDIES In Tribal Court 5. NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Remaining Races Case No. CS:07-097 6. SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT Saturday, June 23rd, 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 4th, 6:00 p.m. NOTICE OF HEARING 7. 9-12 LEAD TEACHER PRINCIPAL Wednesday, July 4th, Holiday Race, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 18th, 6:00 p.m. In the matter of: Leslie Buck Elk, Plaintiff, 8. 3-5 LEAD TEACHER PRINCIPAL vs. Tyler Sullivan, Defendant. Saturday, July 14th, 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 3rd, Holiday Race, 4:00 p.m. 9. HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR Take notice that a Petition to Establish Saturday, July 28th, 6:00 p.m. 10. SPEECH PATHOLOGIST Paternity has been filed and a hearing CONTACT: GABE KAMPESKA HR DIRECTOR, will be held at the above named Court, p.m. Duties include meal preparation, High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. (Please Provide Tribal Enrollment.) P.O. BOX 719, AGENCY VILLAGE, SD 57262; Agency Village, outside the city of dishwashing and cleaning of the kitchen Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel Two identification documents required Must be licensable by the SWO Gaming 605-698-3953 EXT: 3217. Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, on area. If interested please pick up an Job Openings upon hire. Commission. A Key License requires your the 29th day of June, 2007, at the hour of application from the business office or Cage Department: Cashier (1 Full-Time/1 If interested please submit application income tax filing for the last 3 years. Enemy Swim Day School 9:15 o’clock A.M. or as soon thereafter as visit www.esds.bia.edu. Call (605) 947- Part-Time) Cover. to Human Resources Department, 16849 Job Opening possible. 4605 and ask for Deb to inquire about the Golf Course Department: Supervisor (1 102nd Street SE, Hankinson ND 58041. Enemy Swim Day School has an opening You are required to be at the hearing. position. Closing date is June 26, 2007. Full-Time/Seasonal) Various. For complete Job Description contact for a part-time kitchen assistant. This Upon request, the OCSE Clerk will provide Indian preference policies will be followed. Closing Date: June 22, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. Marla Raffety at 701-634-3000 ext. 475. position is for 4 hours per day. Expected you with a copy of the Petition describing 23-2tc Starting Wage: D.O.E. Indian Preference will apply/EEO. hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 the matter. Dated this 30th day of May, 2007. By the order of the Court: Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Judge Attest: Y. Nancy Two Stars. 23-3tc

MUSICIANS WANTED Looking for talented local musicians to play lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, and provide vocals for start-up Dakota Nation Gaming band in the Sisseton area. If interested, please call Emmett Redday at 1-800-921- 1681. 24-4tc

Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Job Openings The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe is Job Fair seeking to fill the following positions: Underground Storage Tank Coordinator, Office of Environmental Protection. Closing Date: June 22, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate is seeking to fill the following positions(s): Janitor, SWO Tribal Building Teacher, Early Head Start Administrative Assistant, Head Start Highlights Bus Driver/Rover, Head Start Closing Date: June 29, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. All interested applicants may obtain Come see what the DNGE JOB FAIR has to offer you! application and job description iMost Jobs $10 or More information at the Human Resource Department, of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. You may contact Jody Crawford at Dress for Success as we will be conducting on-site inter- (605) 698-3911 Ext. 134 or Arnold Williams iFantastic Benefits the Best Ext. 140.

Aberdeen IHS views for all three properties; Dakota Magic, Dakota Connec- IT Specialist Position Around the Area The Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service is currently seeking potential quoters for tion and Dakota Sioux for current and future openings. a Firm Fixed-Price, Small Business Set- i On Site Interviews for Current Aside, Personal Service purchase order for a Information Technology Specialist to provide services at the Sisseton PHS, You’ll have the opportunity to see the variety job opportuni- IHS Health Center, Sisseton, South Dakota. and Future Openings The period of performance will be Date of Award through May 28, 2008. ties that DNGE has to offer. Qualifications: Knowledge and skill in applying I.T. principles, methods, and iJob Opportunities practices in the area of Information Technology. Ability to meet priorities, Free refreshments and door prizes will also be available. deadlines, and assignment scopes. Ability i to interpret guidelines, assignments, Free Refreshments rules and regulations of the Indian Health Service as they relate to general personnel LOCATED: and I.T. Computer Security. Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise Ability to plan, develop, and carry out vital ADP projects. Ability to accumulate data and research for the purpose of accomplishing assignments, service SWO Community Center Contact person: requests, and project details. Ability to work in a solitary and sedentary Agency Village, SD DeVon BraveBull environment with occasional lifting requirements of 50-75 pounds. Knowledge Corporate Recruiter Trainer and skill of safety precautions when June 27th, 2007 working with open electronic circuits. 16849 102nd St SE Must be capable of taking supervision. 10:00 am—5:00 pm Hankinson, ND 58041 Ability to interact with co-workers and the public Must be aware that SWHOC is a health care facility and should maintain strict infection control procedures when Phone: 701-634-3000 ext 487 working in clinic environments. Must Email: [email protected] have at least an Associates Degree related and/or have 5 years of experience in the I.T. field. All requests for RFQ-07-087 shall be made in writing by either telefax to 605/226- 7669 or email to nichole.price@ihs. gov and it will be made available upon Page 20 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, June 20, 2007