PRESORTED STANDARD Sota Per Copy Office of Emergency Management Services reports on fall 2005 ice storm, aftermath, cost recovery U.S. POSTAGE Sisseton-Wahpeton Federal Credit Union annual meeting scheduled this Thursday PAID New housing projects underway; SWHA receives USDA Rural Development grant Sota Iya Ye Yapi WILMOT, SD PERMIT NO. 1 Old Agency District members honored with healthy lifestyles awards P.O. Box 628 ¢ August 2006 is “Breastfeeding Month on the Lake Traverse Reservation”; Annual Walk Wednesday Agency Village, SD 57262 Allison Rouillard: Making her dream of becoming a Medical Doctor come true 50 Postmaster: SWC Annual Founders Day Wacipi to be held Saturday, August 19th July 2006 SWO Tribal Council proceedings in this Sota Contents -- Time-Dated News Do Not Delay This edition mailed at Wilmot, SD on August 7, 2006 Serving the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate since 1968

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By C.D. Floro underwritten the Housing Development Corporation by Sota Editor providing a $10,000 technical assistance grant. The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe has been busy “The tentative goal,” he said, “is for 800 new homes to expanding opportunities not only for renters but for be built on the Lake Traverse Reservation in five years.” would-be home owners on the Lake Traverse Reservation. “That may seem impossible,” he added. “But we are Several new programs are available through the Tribe’s going to reach for as many new homes as possible.” housing partners. He called attention to housing sites already under Those members who attended the June 2006 development at Long Hollow and at Lake Traverse homeowners fair will be acquainted with some of this Districts. information, others may “There are 29 sites be learning about the being developed at Long opportunities for the first Hollow,” he said. “We are time. working out details, but We visited with 16 units will be for low- Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing income families, five will Executive Director LeRoy come under the SWO Self- SWHA PERSONNEL, USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT WORKING SESSION – Pictured at work in Quinn, Jr. last week and asked if he would put some light Built Homes Program, and that leaves 13 others.” the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority meeting room last week are SWHA personnel and on what is available – not only through his own program “These lots will be available for different kinds of USDA Rural Development official Janell Telin. Pictured, from left around the table, are: SWHA but through the Tribe’s new housing “kid on the block” development options for Tribal members,” he added. Director LeRoy Quinn, Jr., CFO Louella Cloud, Project Manager/SWO Homebuyer Coordinator – Dakota Nation Housing Development Corporation “At the Lake Traverse site, there are 11 lots under Dusty Kirk, Janell, and Contract Officer Bob Starr. Not pictured is Ed RedOwl, Dakota Nation (DNHDC). DNHDC was formally incorporated in development, all for low-income households.” Housing Development Corp. board member. (Sota photo.) January 2006. The Tribe is currently trying to get its Applications are being accepted now for Oyate Tribal 501(c)3 tax exempt status approved for the non-profit members interested in these housing sites. corporation. He let us know that while these sites are located in “The Development Corporation,” LeRoy said, “is a Long Hollow and Lake Traverse Districts, they are not way to expand opportunities.” limited to members of those specific Districts – “even if “These dual housing programs complement one mostly District members are interested in living there and another,” he said. will most likely occupy the homes.” “What we can’t do with one avenue, we can make Any Tribal member, with any District affiliation, may work using the other.” apply for housing at these sites. He acknowledged “limitations” in Sisseton-Wahpeton What’s next on the horizon? (Editor’s note: Our thanks to Elias Mendoza, SWO Management Services program falls under the Office of Housing Authority, “. . . for example, under NAHASDA “Well, there are more lots being considered at Long Emergency Management Services Coordinator, for his Tribal Secretary.) and IHS rules, we get no infrastructure assistance from Hollow, and a big project would be developing a large site work on behalf of the Oyate over the past many months – November 28th was the leading edge for the Sisseton- IHS for new housing projects.” in the vicinity of Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel.” during and after the storm – and for providing this report Wahpeton Oyate of what would go down as the worst That’s not the case with the DNHDC, he told us. Personally, LeRoy would like to see the Housing for publication in the Sota. Please note that the Tribe’s storm of 2005 in northeastern South Dakota and the Lake “By using our own proposals, doing things on our own, Development Corporation become involved in providing Office of Emergency Management Services has moved Traverse Reservation. not being tied to NAHASDA, the Housing Development housing especially for Dakota Magic employees and their to a new location, Tribal headquarters/BIA Building, Hardest hit were rural areas within the Reservation Corporation can establish projects that qualify for IHS families. northeast corner office; telephone (605) 698-3911 boundaries. water and sewer infrastructure assistance.” “It’s a big void,” he said. “There is really no housing ext. 206; fax (605)-742-0148; e-mail elias.mendoza@ Emergency Management report So far, DNHDC seed money has primarily come available at all near the casino.” swst.us. As of August 1st, 2006, the SWO Emergency Continued on Page  from Tribal gaming revenue, but LeRoy said that grant In the project being considered, LeRoy told us, applications for new housing development sites are “in Dakota Magic employees would have preference in filling the works,” with substantial financial assistance in grants the units. and low-interest loans, from the Tribe’s housing partners, including USDA Rural Development. Housing Already, the Housing Assistance Council has Continued on Page 

SWHA receives $1 million loan for Lake Traverse housing--The Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority (SWHA) has been awarded a $1 million loan from the USDA Rural Development for a Rural Development 515 Housing Project for low-rent housing units The Sisseton-Wahpeton Federal Credit Union Any member of the SWFCU, 21 years of age will hold its annual meeting this or older, with knowledge about the Credit Union in the Lake Traverse District. The SWO will also be providing $250,000 in matching Thursday, August 10, 2006, at or willing to learn, can run for a position by filing a funds. The project calls for building 11 three-bedroom housing units, each 29’ x 40’, 5:30 p.m. at the Tribal Elderly notice at the Credit Union office by 12:00 noon on located in an area 15 miles east of Sisseton (across the highway from the Lake Traverse Center, Agency Village, S.D. Thursday, August 10, 2006, and must be current on District Center). The SWO Construction Management Office is supervising construction, Agenda includes financial any obligations to the Credit Union. which is expected to be completed by year’s end. Pictured above at the construction site report, committee reports, and To be eligible for the door prizes, you must be a are (from left): Dustin Kirk, SWO Homebuyer Coordinator; Jerome Renville, Sr., SWO election for two members of the member of the Credit Union by 4:30 p.m. on August Construction Management; Ronald DuMarce, Lake Traverse District Councilman; Lisa Board of Directors. 10, 2006, and current on any obligations to the Losano, Tribal attorney; LeRoy Quinn, Jr., SWHA Executive Director; Wanda Thompson, There will also be drawings held for door prizes. Credit Union. Lake Traverse District Commission; and Dave Flute, Lake Traverse District Chairman. (Housing site photos courtesy of the Sisseton Courier.) Friday through Tuesday, Aug. 11-15th –

Submitted by SWO Tribal Historic Preservation Office grounds on Friday afternoon. All Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribal members are All of the Oyate are welcome to attend. invited and encouraged to participate Donations of food and tobacco are in the next repatriation ceremony, requested. bringing ancestral remains to rest. For donation information, please The ceremony will begin this contact: Lillian at 698-3911 ext. 221; Friday, August 11, 2006, and or Dianne or Charlotte at 698-4972. continue through Tuesday, August For information on the arrival 15, 2006. time of the Kit Fox Society with these The caravan will congregate ancestors, please contact the Planning at Browns Valley and follow the office at 698-4972. Kit Fox Society to the repatriation Page  “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 Sota guest editorial – Forum, 8-5: Gambling regulations should be fair By Mark Allen Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe. Executive Committee President (From the Rapid City Journal.) FLANDREAU - We will build it ... and you will benefit. South Dakota’s Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe has a plan. A plan to build. A plan to create. A plan that will benefit all of us in South Dakota. But we can’t go forward unless -- and until -- Gov. Rounds acts. And it’s time for him to act Sota guest editorial – now! Let’s face it. There is no turning back the clock on gambling in South Dakota. Deadwood casinos are successful. On racism: Will our Indian wars ever end? The state has video lottery. And our Native American tribes are already engaged in gambling enterprises that have Written by Michael Niman created thousands of good paying jobs, kept tourist dollars in South Dakota - and provided hundreds of thousands of Tuesday, 25 July 2006 new dollars to our state and local economies. (Editor’s note: This guest editorial was submitted to the Sota by Dusty Gill.) It’s time to take the next step and make sure that gaming regulations and opportunities are balanced and fair to everyone. Buffalo, NY - Racism is not cut and dry. It’s not as if only those who don hoods and burn crosses That means extending our current compact and allowing us to have more gaming devices at our facility just like the state has or raise nazi salutes are racists. “Enlightened” or “modern” racism is much more complicated. done for Deadwood and for video lottery operators. After all, the number of gaming devices at Deadwood has increased 374 Today’s typical racist rhetorically abhors racism. And they usually believe themselves to be percent while the Flandreau tribe has been denied any increase in the last 10 years! That’s not a balanced way to manage gambling. anti-racist because of this. Racism, in today’s American society, is, quite frankly, out of The governor has said that he wants tribes to engage in economic development projects that go beyond gambling. We vogue. Modern racism divides oppressed peoples into “good ones” and “bad ones.” agree. That’s why our plans include a new destination center with a larger and better hotel and resort, a meeting center Enlightened Racism for out-of-town conferences, a family recreation playground and water park and an event center that will attract top- The good ones are the ones who, against the odds of a gamed system, have quality entertainment for South Dakota’s families to come to ... and enjoy. prospered. For the enlightened racist, their success serves as further proof that the bad And there is more. This new economic engine -- our new resort and hotel - will create 500 new high-wage jobs. ones have only failed due to their own shortcomings. Absent in this simplistic analysis is any It will keep tourist dollars in South Dakota. And it won’t hurt Deadwood or the video lottery one iota. After all, reference to systemic racism that condemns historically disadvantaged peoples to poor schools, Deadwood is more than a six-hour drive from our facility at Royal River and no one truly believes that allowing us to poor housing and poor health. And of course there is no recognition of the fact that so many expand the number of slots in Royal River will hurt the video lottery anywhere! members of the dominant culture were born into privilege. This privilege includes being born We will build it and you will benefit - and we will do it without one single dollar of taxpayer money! But we must into a family with college educated parents, going to well funded schools, being networked have action by the governor to make our plans a reality. with people who can help you find jobs, or even living in a community where there are jobs The people of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe take pride in taking care of ourselves. It’s been a long struggle, but to be had. we’ve kept at it ... all the while giving back to others. Race, it turns out, is not biological. It’s a political construct. Hence, racism is about Since Royal River opened we’ve given thousands of dollars to our local schools, to our local police and fire services; power. It constructs and supports privilege - and of course, where there is privilege there is and perhaps most importantly we’ve created employment opportunities both for members of our tribe and for hundreds oppression since nobody can enjoy privilege without someone else suffering a lack of privilege. of others throughout our area. With racism, one group gains and maintains power over another group. Before the Flandreau Tribe built Royal River casino on our ancestral land, unemployment among the local The United States was built on a foundation of racism. This is an ugly reality we need to community and our members was, sadly, very, very high. Now unemployment is less than 1 percent! And we can and face up to. Across the Americas, European invaders slaughtered or assimilated native peoples based we want to do so much more. on the racist notion of the supposed superiority of European culture and religions over what we Expansion of our gaming devices will make our new plans possible - plans that will benefit all of South Dakota for now know were more sustainable native cultures. Employing words like “savage” and “primitive,” so years to come. called “modern” and “civilized” cultures unleashed a historically unprecedented holocaust upon the The Flandreau Santee Tribe seeks to be partners in the economic development of our state. We seek only fair and hemisphere. This racism was continued as modern America was built with enslaved African labor and balanced policies that will jump-start a new economic engine for our tribe and the surrounding communities that goes indentured workers, primarily from China and Ireland. beyond gambling. Cayuga: Just a Name That’s good for South Dakota, and good for our tribe. Self-financed solutions for South Dakota promote our self- Locally, the map of Central and Western New York was drawn by racists who, after the American reliance - and preserve our very survival. Revolution, sent the U.S. Army into Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) territory to annihilate native populations. Cayuga Lake, Governor, it’s time. for example, is circled by historic markers denoting Cayuga villages and orchids burned during the Sullivan Campaign Sota guest editorial – of 1779. Then there are the markers commemorating the first homes built by “White” men, right in the wake of that campaign. This racism was about power and political advantage. In short, it was a land grab - with mass murder as its Mideast conflict continues to draw heated debate tool. By John P Romano This status quo lasted for over 200 years, with New York State’s native population kept mostly in poverty, and (Editor’s note: The following editorial appeared in the July 29th, 2006 edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. with enlightened racists blaming Indians for that poverty. But then something happened. It turns out that while the Its author is John Romano, who has served the SWO as their lobbyist.) Haudenosaunee were driven from much of their land, they were never actually defeated, and their government was Editor, Times-Dispatch: Looking closely at the unfortunate Israeli-Hezbollah hostilities (where one side is more never crushed. And their expulsion from much of their land was never up to legal muster. Hence, over the past two wrong than the other, and innocent civilians pay by far the biggest price), it’s hard not to see a U.S. proxy struggle at decades, the disempowered have begun to regain lost power, struggling to exercise their rights as sovereign nations, work driven by virtually the same principles, and people, that got us into the ongoing debacle in Iraq. living on a radically decimated land base surrounded by the United States and Canada. The prime architects and boosters of the Iraq war and occupation -- William Kristol of The Weekly Standard, By regaining control over small tracts of their land, Haudenosaunee people are regaining political power. For some neoconservative guru Richard Perle, Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and of course people, call them what you will, this is unacceptable. Indians can live under U.S. domination, but not as sovereign the commander-in-chief -- have lined up to take a side in this conflict, and to oppose an immediate cease-fire on the equals maintaining their own culture and laws. Hence, in the villages of Union Springs and Cayuga, New York, on grounds that it can be nothing but unproductive and inconsistent with their goal of a quick, clear-cut victory. There are the shores of Cayuga Lake, in Cayuga County, we now have an all-white group of people, the “Upstate Citizens for plenty of reasons for the American people to think hard about being fooled again. Equality,” who have formed to oppose a sovereign Cayuga presence. In essence, what UCE is doing, is struggling to Should the world’s remaining superpower be tilted so heavily in favor of one side and so strongly opposed to maintain their own political advantage over the people who historically controlled the land UCE members now claim working for a timely cease-fire to save civilian lives, especially as relief supplies for tens of thousands go undelivered for as their own. lack of safe passage? Modern Times Since this administration erred so badly in its reasons for war and occupation in Iraq, and continues to err in its Recently, UCE branched out to form a Western New York (Buffalo) chapter to join forces with anti-casino activists handling of that war and occupation, does it deserve our trust for following a course that is sure to produce more - in effect attempting to co-opt the anti-gaming forces into the anti-sovereignty movement. A month ago I wrote a destruction and death on a new front, and to turn regional feelings even more strongly against the U.S.? column for Buffalo’s weekly ArtVoice, “Anti-Casino or Anti-Indian,” to ask the question, “when do well intentioned activists cross the line to racism?” Last week, Joel Rose, a leader of Buffalo’s anti-casino movement, responded to that column, writing a letter arguing, “We are not racists: I have never uttered a racist word or expression.” Rose went on to defend UCE, arguing, “UCE has based its position on the distinctly non-racist notion that we should all be playing by the same rules.” The problem with this argument is that the rules UCE argues we all have to play by aren’t mutually agreed upon - they are the rules that White society imposed on the Haudenosaunee during the Sullivan Campaign. In his letter, Rose goes on to describe Haudenosaunee territory as “islands of sovereignty in the middle of a modern nation.” Now, while Rose isn’t donning a hood or shouting epithets, he is arguing the notion that Indians who live in the here and now are somehow not part of the modern world, and that hence, they have to play by rules that a so-called modern nation imposes upon them. This is the same rhetorical argument white society used to justify genocide and ethnocide against Please note that the next repatriation ceremony is especially home ownership increasing on the Lake Traverse supposed “savage,” “primitive” or “uncivilized” Indian nations in the 17th and 18th centuries. being held this week. Reservation. What UCE and Rose are arguing for is not equality - it’s the maintenance of a power dynamic that privileges non- The ceremony begins with the caravan bringing the There are several new programs and options, which natives at the cost of disempowering native nations. And of course, Rose’s statement begs the question, if Indians are ancestral remains to Browns Valley on Friday afternoon. will be spearheaded by the newly organized Dakota not a modern nation, then what exactly is Rose saying they are? And if this assumption justifies their disempowerment, For more information, see the news article on page Nation Housing Development Corporation. then is it racist? one or check with the Tribal Historic Preservation Office. Please see our feature on housing in this week’s Sota, In his letter, Rose also stated that UCE is not affiliated with the anti-casino Coalition Against Gaming in New York ***** and watch for more news as new housing projects get (CAGNY). While this might be semantically accurate, the two groups tie together though their leadership, with Daniel It is exciting to see the options for housing and underway. Warren serving as Chair of the WNY Chapter of UCE and as a Director of CAGNY. In a letter to ArtVoice (published online), Warren also identifies UCE as a member organization of CAGNY. Sota Iya Ye Yapi The Final [Re]Solution Official newspaper of the What is interesting here is that while UCE is anti-sovereignty, and hence, one could argue, anti-Indian, since native Sisseton and Wahpeton Oyate identity and political power are entwined with sovereignty, UCE is not against gaming. And interestingly enough Of the Lake Traverse Reservation neither is CAGNY chair Daniel Warren. He’s just against Indians controlling casinos. In a letter to ArtVoice, Warren Since 1968 wrote that he supports “either the rescission or full legalization of gambling, but not the granting of a monopoly [to Indians].” Sota Iya Ye Yapi Staff Notice to subscribers: A handy clip-out form is available Hmmm? So if Warren, a director of the anti-casino group CAGNY, is not against casinos, then what exactly is he C.D. Floro...... Managing Editor for your convenience. against? According to Warren, UCE supports “an expeditious and final resolution of all Indian land claims.” Now, call Lisa LoneFight...... Reporter/Photographer For more information concerning news, advertising, or me sensitive if you will, but I get queasy over people calling for “final resolutions” over any ethnic conflict, since history Earth and Sky Enterprises...... Production subscriptions, contact the Sisseton and Wahpeton has shown that such final solutions are, and this is a gross understatement, never mutually equitable. UCE’s idea of Annual Subscription Rates Oyate Chairman’s office at (605) 698-3911, or the a final solution is the ultimate negation of native sovereignty - a sovereignty that has until now survived hundreds of Enrolled Tribal members...... $36 Sota production office: voice-mail (605) 938-4452; years of oppression. Without sovereignty, Indian nations would cease to exist. 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Submit news and advertising copy, as well as subscription If you are writing an opinion letter, please note that it Finally, Rose echoes an argument made by many anti-casino activists, suggesting that “most Indian people” are orders, to: Sota Iya Ye Yapi, P.O. Box 628, Agency must be signed and the author’s name will appear opposed to gambling. I’ve never seen any study or survey that backs this claim up, nor have I seen one that negates Village, SD 57262. Deadline for receipt of all copy in print, it must not contain libelous statements, it. What I do know, however, is that most Haudenosaunee people I’ve spoken with who were anti-gaming have since to be considered for publication is 10:00 a.m. and it should be brief, ideally 500 words or less, in become silent on the issue or have become pro-gaming after realizing, as they put it, that the anti-casino movement Thursday prior to the week of publication. (FAX order to be considered for publication. was becoming racist. Traditional Haudenosaunee oppose gambling, but they would never compromise sovereignty, and e-mail communications may be submitted to Views expressed are those of the authors and do not hence they too have gone silent on the gaming issue when anti-gaming forces started challenging sovereignty. If the the Sota production office by 12:00 noon Friday, necessarily reflect opinions of the staff or the Sisseton- anti-gaming movement is to survive with any credibility, it needs to bath itself of its racist aura and return to focusing with the exception of letters to the editor/Oyate, Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation. on gambling - and divorce itself from UCE’s fight against native rights and political power. or “opinion” letters, which are to be submitted by Editorials by the staff do not necessarily reflect the Dr. Michael I. Niman’s previous columns are archived at www.mediastudy.com. 10:00 a.m. Thursday.) official opinion of the Tribe. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Page  Thanks to SWHA Director LeRoy Quinn, Jr. for pray for peace at home. helping provide information for the article and to the We are a country of violent people, in homes and Sisseton Courier for sharing photos taken at the Lake communities everywhere. Traverse District housing development site. Pray for non-violence and safety! ***** ***** We are fortunate to have met Allison Rouillard and her There is no way your Sota staff could possibly cover family, and be able write about this strong one woman’s all the many activities in the schools and Districts of the passion to succeed in a medical career. Lake Traverse Reservation. We encourage our readers and Please read our feature on Allison elsewhere in this friends to submit material and pictures whenever you Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006 edition of the Sota. can! Thanks to Calvin Rondell for making the Submission of articles, ideas and rough drafts, and 5:30 p.m. introduction. photographs, are always welcome. Tribal Elderly Center ***** If you have an interesting family story, or news you There is a lot of news to cover this week. Please look would like to share, please contact the editor. Agency Village, S.D. over all the stories, from those honored with healthy Besides news updates of interest to the Oyate, we are -Agenda- lifestyle awards, to what is happening at the schools in always open to publishing historical features, stories, and preparation for the beginning of the 2006-07 academic legends. Keeping the traditions alive is one of the missions 1. Financial Report. the Credit Union office by 12:00 noon year. of the Tribal newspaper, and is too often ignored in the 2. Committee Reports. on Thursday, August 10, 2006, and ***** rush of current events. 3. Election of two (2) Board of Directors must be current on any obligations to Thanks to Lisa LoneFight for her willingness to help ***** members. the Credit Union. provide news and photos to the Sota. We hope to have Copy to be considered for publication – news, 4. Other Business. To be eligible for the door prizes, you must more of Lisa’s work in coming editions. advertising, editorial opinion letters, etc. – are to be 5. Door Prize Drawings. be a member of the Credit Union by ***** submitted either to Tribal headquarters (SWO Mail Room, Any member of the SWFCU, 21 years of 4:30 p.m. on August 10, 2006, and The Healthy Start Program along with the other Tribal TiWakan Tio Tipi) or to the Sota mail box at Agency age or older, with knowledge about the current on any obligations to the health programs are sponsoring a breast feeding awareness Village Community Post Office (P.O. Box 628, Agency Credit Union or willing to learn, can Credit Union. event this Wednesday, August 8, 2006 beginning at 10:30 Village, SD 57262), by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. FAX and run for a position by filing a notice at a.m. with a walk/run. Following the walk/run, lunch will e-mail submissions will be accepted until 12:00 noon on be served and a special recognition will take place. Friday (with the exception of letters to the editor/Open Plan to participate if possible. letter to the Oyate, or “opinion” letters, which must be Also, please see Chairman Flute’s executive received no later than 10:00 a.m. Thursday). dear to him. Lana Larsen; sister Alyss Hempel; brothers Leslie Todd proclamation designating the month of August 2006 as If you are writing an opinion letter, please note that it Timothy Wayne Prescott (Cante Waste) (Connie) Prescott, Robert Prescott and Randal Prescott; Breastfeeding Month on the Lake Traverse Reservation. must be signed and the author’s name will appear in print, entered the Spirit World on Sunday, July 23, nieces and nephews William, Dave, Mary Dillon, The proclamation came to us from the Child Support it must not contain libelous statements, and it should be 2006 at Seasons Hospice in Redwood Falls, MN, Jonathon, Rozlyn, Evelyn and Adrian. Enforcement Program. brief, ideally 500 words or less, in order to be considered at the age of 39 years, two months and 14 days. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; uncles ***** for publication. He is survived by his wife JoAnne; stepchildren Star, Kelly Joe Larsen and Roger Prescott; aunt Faye Zaske; and Please remember, we need to continue praying for all Earlier receipt of copy is always appreciated. So, if you Jon, and Shannon; father Les (Brenda) Prescott; mother cousin Brian Larsen. of our soldiers serving in all branches of the military in are aware of a date or message that needs to be publicized harm’s way today, by prayer, by letters, by sharing our or advertised, please let us know about it in advance of the Housing Urban Development (HUD), has just been announced for concern with them and with others of the community. weekly deadline. Continued from Page  $3.5 million. We pray that their service helps bring peace and For more information, contact Tribal headquarters, stability to the world, and that they all come home safe Agency Village, (605) 698-3911. Also, a 24-hour How close to the grand total of 800 new housing HUD grant awarded and sound. dedicated fax line is installed at the Sota production office: units can the Oyate expect over this five-year period? Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate – We need to continue to remember our servicemen (605) 938-4676. Voice-mail messages can be sent to LeRoy admits it is a tall order, but with the innovative Senator John Thune announced last week that the and women, because there are still many serving in the the production office at (605) 938-4452. The preferred strategies available through the Tribe’s housing partners, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development war zones. way of the new millennium to submit typed articles and and what he calls “a very capable board of directors” at has awarded the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe an Please pray for peace! ads, art, and photos (if you happen to have access to a DNHDC, there can be a lot of progress toward the goal. Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) in the amount of See our Dakotah prayer for the akicita on the Sota digital camera or scanner), is by e-mail. Sending photos LeRoy Quinn, Jr. is serving as Acting Executive $3,513,772. website. as moderately compressed jpeg files, each approximately Director of the Dakota Nation Housing Development “This important funding will increase the quality, ***** 150-300 KB in size, is preferred, attached to an e-mail Corporation. safety, and availability of affordable housing for the families We also need to pray for peace everywhere, including message containing information about the pictures. Here are current members of the Board of Directors: of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe,” Thune said. of course, the Middle East where the conflict between The editor can be reached at the following e-mail *Darrell Quinn, Sr. “Constructing new, dependable housing or helping Israelis and Palestinians has escalate into Lebanon. address: *Ed RedOwl. existing renters or homeowners make repairs to their Unfortunately, our nation’s foreign policy has failed to [email protected] *Michael Selvage. homes will boost the quality of life and safety throughout help stabilize this region. In fact, since Bush took office it Digital files are also accepted on disc/cd by mail and *Rita Edwards, Fannie Mae the Sisseton-Wahpeton community.” has served to undermine earlier initiatives for peace. at Tribal headquarters. *Cindy Dannenberg, ICAP (SWO Self-Built The IHBG funding is approved under the under ***** CDF Homes). the Native American Housing Assistance and Self- And while we pray for peace overseas, we must also *Dale Bowder, Leo Daly Architects. Determination Act of 1996. These funds can be used for a *Tuffy MacConnell, Planning. variety of eligible affordable housing activities, which may *Junior Heminger (representing low-income SWO). include operating assistance; development of affordable *Duane HisLaw (representing low-income SWO). housing that may include new construction, acquisition, Tribal Council has yet to appoint an ex-officio, or modernization, or rehabilitation of rental or owner- Tribal government liaison, to the Board. occupied housing; housing services; housing management Key SWHA staff involved in the Housing Authority for low-income housing; and/or crime prevention safety. and Housing Development Corporation projects include: Dusty Kirk, Project Officer (also, SWO Homebuyer Mission of SWO Timothy Prescott, 39, passed away on Sunday, July Coordinator); Louella Cloud, CFO; and Robert Starr, 23, 2006 at Seasons Hospice in Redwood Falls, MN. “Housing Partners” – Contract Specialist. (Editor’s note: The following is a glimpse into some Traditional funeral services were held on Thursday LeRoy also credited Tribal Attorney Lisa Losano for of the programs and opportunities brought to the Lake morning, July 27, 2006, at St. Cornelia’s Church Hall, being “very valuable, helpful” in getting DNHDC started Traverse Reservation by these SWO “housing partners.”) Lower Sioux Community. and in getting these housing projects “off and running.” One of the new home ownership programs, which is Interment was in St. Cornelia’s Episcopal Cemetery, At a recent housing meeting, LeRoy Quinn told being implemented in the Long Hollow Housing Project Lower Sioux Community. Redwood Valley Funeral Home participants that J.C. Crawford, while having been this summer, is “Self-Built Homes.” handled the arrangements. removed from office, is still to be commended for “laying A program of the USDA Rural Development, it Timothy Wayne Prescott (“Cante Waste,” meaning Cante Waste had much love for his immediate family the groundwork” for new housing initiatives on the is being administered on the Lake Traverse Reservation “Good Heart”) was born on May 9, 1967 to Leslie Prescott – father and mother, wife, children, uncles and aunties, Reservation. “He (J.C.) was the force that got it moving.” by the Tribe’s new non-profit housing corporation and and Lana Larsen in Redwood Falls, MN. He was baptized nieces and nephews. Cante Waste made many prayers for His remark sparked a round of applause. Interlakes Community Action Program (ICAP). ICAP at St. Cornelia’s Episcopal Church and attended school in the physical and emotional well being of his family. Cante Last Thursday morning SWHA hosted one in a series Executive Director is Cindy Dannenbring. Morton, MN. Waste was a man who generously gave of himself and all of on-going sessions with USDA Rural Development Other partners, some who have been on the He was united in marriage to JoAnne Kitto in that he had to give. He was always willing to give help to officials to review existing and proposed housing projects. Reservation a long time, others relatively new, include Rosebud, SD. The couple settled in Minneapolis, MN, and those in need; his family, extended family, relatives and Attending this meeting were: Director LeRoy banks and credit counseling services, HUD, USDA Rural moved back to Redwood Falls, MN, several years ago. friends. His heart was full of unconditional love for all Quinn, Sr., CFO Louella Cloud, Project Manager/SWO Development, Fannie Mae, S.D. Housing Development Cante Waste was a traditional pipe carrier and honored those he cared for. Homebuyer Coordinator Dusty Kirk, Contract Specialist Authority, NESDEC/NESDCAP, Federal Home Loan his traditional beliefs. Cante Waste had much respect for In his time of need, he did not hesitate to offer tobacco Robert Starr, Dakota Nation Housing Development Bank, HOAP, and HAPI. his family and extended family. Through his travels he has to have prayers made with the sacred canupa and to hear Corporation Board member Ed RedOwl, and Janell Telin made many relatives. Cante Waste also has many friends on the singing of the sacred songs. Cante Waste has found of the Aberdeen USDA Rural Development office. Rural Development Self- almost every reservation in the United States and Canada. a special place in all those hearts that he holds near and On the table that day were three issues: Built Homes (Section 523) – *Ensuring that the USDA 515 Project was fully The Self-Built Housing Program makes homes underway for the Lake Traverse District site, with bank affordable by enabling future homeowners to work on accounts established. homes themselves. With this investment in the home, or *Approval of the final draft of the 515 application “sweat equity,” each homeowner pays less for his or her for the Long Hollow District site, which is due later this home. Each qualified applicant is required to complete month. 65% of the work to build his or her own home. *Plans for a new, $1 million housing administration Technical Assistance Grants and Site Loans are building. The structure will be constructed north of the provided to non-profit and local government organizations, present SWHA building, with the notice of bids being which supervise groups of 5 to 12 enrollees in the Self- advertised this week. (See the Trading Post section of this Help Program. Members of each group help work on each Sota.) other’s homes, moving in only when all the homes are What would LeRoy most like the Oyate Tribal completed. members to know about what is going on in the Housing Once accepted into the Self-Help Housing Program, Authority and Housing Development Corporation? each individual enrollee generally applies for a Single- “We are going down different paths to get the job Family Housing Direct Loan (Section 502). done,” he said, “the job being adding much-needed The program partners with non-profit organizations, housing to benefit our Oyate Tribal members on the Lake here on the Lake Traverse Reservation it is the Interlakes Traverse Reservation.” Community Action Program (ICAP). On Friday, August 4th, Director Quinn traveled to ICAP has a ten-year history of providing similar loans Sioux Falls, S.D., where he met with state and federal and has assisted more than 100 families in building their USDA Rural Development officials. own homes through this Rural Development program There he accepted a $100,000 grant award on behalf elsewhere in South Dakota. of the Tribe, which will be used to help “. . . in providing Altogether, there have been between 500-1,000 Self- Star Quilt Raffle - Raffle Tickets 1-$5 or 3- $10. the clothes on their back in a house fire on assistance in recruitment, screening, loan packaging to Built homes construction in the state. (Queen Size Star Quilt donated by Delores July 26, 2006. low-income Native American families.” The mission is to offer customized home ownership “Dutchie” Barse of Waubay.) Donations can also be made at Dacotah Bank in (Editor’s note: See the news article about this grant, opportunities to minorities, low income, the physically All are invited to attend and support this benefit Sisseton or Watertown. announced by Senators Johnson and Thune, elsewhere in being held for Leslie Gunderson and two For more information contact Diane at 1-605- this Sota.) Housing children, who lost all their possessions except 237-2639 or 1-888-644-2739 after 4:00 p.m. Another federal grant, this one from Housing and Continued on Page  Page  “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 Chairman Flute proclaims “August 2006 SWO Breastfeeding Month” –

The Healthy Start Consortium will sponsor the 3rd By-laws adopted by the members of the Tribe on August Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa for the purpose of addressing the right amounts. Annual “Feeding Babies the Natural Way Walk” this 1-2, 1966 and approved by the Commissioner of Indian the health status of Tribal people within the four-state •There is nothing to buy, carry, heat or measure; and Wednesday, August 9, 2006. Affairs on August 25, 1966; and, region; and, it is already. The walk gets underway at 10:30 a.m. at the WHEREAS, The said Constitution and By-laws WHEREAS, Responding to the catastrophically •Breastfeeding can made moms and baby feel closer Tekakwitha Complex, Sisseton, and activities continue mandates at ARTICLE II, Section 1, that the Tribal high infant mortality rates on Indian Reservations in and bond. until 1:30 p.m. Council shall have the power: (a) to represent the this region, the Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairmen’s Health •Breast milk is gentle and easy for the baby to digest. There will be health and wellness speakers, prizes, Tribe in all negotiations with Federal, State and local Board has operated the Healthy Start grant program since It does not cause constipation or diarrhea. and lunch served. governments; (d) to make rules governing the relationship 1991 to reduce this problem for its participating member •Breast milk protects against colds, flu, ear infections, Everyone is welcome to come for the fun and to of the members of the Tribe, to Tribal property, and to Tribes; and, allergies, and obesity. support National Breastfeeding Month. one another as members of the Tribe; (1) to deposit Tribal WHEREAS, The Healthy Start Consortium was •BABIES LOVE IT. Programs represented include: Diabetes Program, fluids to the credit of the Tribe; (g) to take actions by established on the Lake Traverse Reservation on March WHEREAS, The Healthy Start Consortium has MCH, CHR, Early Childhood, Public Health Nursing, ordinance, resolution or otherwise which are reasonably 5, 2004 to address health issues of prenatal clients, planned and conducted breastfeeding awareness walks FASER, Dakotah Pride, Community Health Educator, necessary to carry into effect the foregoing purposes; (h) to infants up to two years of age, and postpartum clients in during August of 2004 and 2005 and will be sponsoring Early Head Start, Head Start, Recruitment Program, the promote public health, education, charity, and such other a concerted effort to reduce the infant mortality rate for the 3rd Annual Breastfeeding Walk on August 9, 2006. Child Protection Program, and Elderly Consultant Naomi services as may contribute to the social advancement of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate and to support mothers to NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jerry Flute, Chairman Renville. the members of the Tribe; and, (i) to adopt resolutions deliver healthy babies; and, of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse To support the effort to increase awareness of feeding regulating the procedures of the Tribal Council, its officials WHEREAS, World Breastfeeding Week has been Reservation, do hereby proclaim the month of August babies the natural way, SWO Tribal Chairman Jerry Flute and committees in the conduct of Tribal Affairs; and, designated for the first week in August, and the Healthy 2006 as Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Breast Feeding Month has issued an executive proclamation making August WHEREAS, Article III, Section 2, authorizes the Start Consortium has determined that the entire on the Lake Traverse Reservation, and I join with other 2006 “Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Breastfeeding Month.” Executive Committee with the “power to speak and act community must work together to ensure a child’s right Tribes and the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action Please see the text of the proclamation below: for the Tribe when the Tribal Council is not in session”; to breast milk and a woman’s right to breast feed; and, in supporting observances of this month, including a OFFICE OF THE TRIBAL CHAIRMAN and, WHEREAS, Studies have shown that breast fed rededication to “Breastfeeding our Native American EXECUTIVE PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, The Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairmen’s babies are usually healthier, more confident, and more Babies the Natural Way. AUGUST 2006 IS SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE Health Board (AATCHB) was established in 1986 as psychologically secure than bottle fed babies; there are Dated this 28th day of July, 2006. BREASTFEEDING MONTH an incorporated, non-profit, tax exempt organization, numerous benefits to the babies, which are listed as Jerry Flute, Tribal Chairman, Sisseton-Wahpeton WHEREAS, The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake representing seventeen (17) Tribal Governments and two follows: Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation. Traverse Reservation is organized under a Constitution and health organizations in the States of North Dakota, south •Breast milk provides all the nutrients needed and in Dreams of coming home to Lake Traverse Reservation as M.D. –

– Allison has never taken her eyes off the prize. Last summer, she participated in a workshop at UND- University of South Dakota School of Medicine at “I give lots of thanks and credit to my mother, to Grand Forks. Vermillion. St. James, and to Audrey German (Director, Health She and other medical students were provided with a The move would allow for rotation in South Dakota, Professions Recruitment Program) . . . for all the support . six week introduction to the INMED program. but she said it is most likely that her student rotation . . for helping me come this far,” she said. Allison called it a very productive experience. would be done in Sioux Falls – not at a local hospital. Allison went to school at Waubay, graduating from Now, this year, Allison is one of seven students If she makes the switch to USD, she will graduate Waubay High School in 1998. accepted into INMED for fall 2006. from South Dakota’s School of Medicine. She was accepted at Northern State University “I am excited,” she said, “to be one of these few Ultimately, Allison wants to come home to the Lake in Aberdeen, where she attended her freshman and selected.” Allison is one of 15 students who interviewed Traverse Reservation and serve the Oyate’s health needs at sophomore years. There, she took general requirements for those seven positions. the new Sisseton IHS clinic. and biology courses. This Monday, August 7th, 2006, Allison will be back She has not determined what her medical specialty For the remainder of her undergraduate college years, in Grand Forks preparing for studies in the University’s will be, although she admits it will most likely be in family she transferred to the University of North Dakota-Grand School of Medicine. medicine – the area of most need here. She has until the Forks, where she took pre-med classes in preparation for The other beginning INMED students come from end of her second year in med school before making a medical school. tribes all across the country – Oklahoma, Minnesota, decision. She received her Bachelor degree from UND in Arizona, Utah, and North Dakota. The only other “local” Meanwhile, the Oyate can look ahead, with Allison, December 2003 but was not accepted into UND’s Indians student comes from Turtle Mountain. to 2010. That’s the year she expects to graduate with her By C.D. Floro Into Medicine (INMED) Program the next year. There Classroom instruction is offered for the first two years medical degree and become a Medical Doctor! Sota Editor were too few vacant spots available, and competition was of the four-year program, so Allison will be staying at Ask Allison’s mom about seeing her begin studies at Allison Rouillard, SWO Tribal member of Enemy difficult. Grand Forks. medical school and you will get this answer: “I am very Swim District, has shared her dream of becoming a Instead, Allison returned to UND-Grand Forks to The third and fourth years, however, provide for proud to see Allison succeed in school and get to this Medical Doctor with her mom, Sonia Rouillard, other re-take some pre-med courses to gain academic strength “rotation,” sending students out into the “real world of point.” family members, extended family, and her community in her career field and other classes to round out other medicine,” working in hospitals and clinics, side-by-side “It has taken a lot of determination . . . the whole since she was very young. academic interests. with practicing physicians. The UND medical students family, we all support her,” said Sonia Rouillard. And she tells of strong support by her mother, family, Throughout her studies, Allison said that the Tribe’s work at hospitals in Grand Forks, Fargo, and Bismarck. Others of the Oyate, especially young people, and many in the community, especially other members of Health Professions Recruitment Program has given her UND students do, however, have the option after would do well to take note of Allison’s dream and her the St. James Episcopal Church family. support and several special opportunities – including their second year, she explained, to transfer to another determination. She is a great role model for anyone who Despite setbacks – including a broken foot that nearly workshops and the opportunity to work at Sisseton IHS medical school. wants to succeed in their career choice and make a positive caused her to miss a year of undergraduate college studies as an extern. She is considering requesting a transfer to the difference in the lives of others in their community.

Housing House and building on a garage and/or basement. The USDA Rural Development purchase homes by offering down payment grants, Continued from Page  pictures on this brochure show some options that you principal loan reductions, help with closing costs and home might want to consider. Loan Guarantee Program improvements such as shingling, bathroom remodeling, challenged, single parents, and other special-needs Once you and the members in your group get your floor coverings, etc. residents. (Section 502) – The group also offers assistance in other areas of financing arranged and your plans are all done, then Under the Guaranteed Loan program, the Housing Eligible applicants participate in the construction of home ownership including housing sites and homebuyer construction starts. The construction supervisor will guide and Community Facilities Programs guarantees loans their new home, earning funds for the down payment in education. Funds will be used for office signage and other you through the work that you and the others in the made by private sector lenders. (A loan guarantee through the form of “sweat equity.” necessary equipment. group will need to do to finish your houses. The supervisor HCFP means that, should the individual borrower default The local non-profits manage the program locally, HAPI was founded by a group of Aberdeen citizens also works with material providers and subcontractors, on the loan, HCFP will pay the private financier for the providing development and construction management who realized a need for housing assistance in the region. who will work on the excavating, electrical, plumbing loan.) The individual works with the private lender and services, and providing pre- and post-purchase counseling The goals of HAPI are: and other licensed work. How fast your houses get done makes his or her payments to that lender. for participants. *To empower individuals. will depend on several things — the weather and bow Under the terms of the program, an individual or What is the Sisseton-Wahpeton Self-Built Homes *To stabilize families. long and hard the group members work will be the most family may borrow up to 100% of the appraised value of Program? *To revitalize neighborhoods. important factors. A safe estimate is that it will take 8 to the home, which eliminates the need for a down payment. The Self-Built Homes program is sponsored by Inter- These are to be accomplished through a variety of is months to finish the houses. When all of the houses are Since a common barrier to owning a home for many Lakes Community Action, Inc. (ICAP). The program economic and social initiatives. done, and the final inspections are complete, then you all low-income people is the lack of funds to make a down helps a group of income-eligible people (singles or families) The goals are based on these basic principals: get to move into your new homes. payment, the availability of the loan guarantees from to get a modest new house by contributing part of the *Everyone should have an equal opportunity for a What will my house look like? HCFP makes the reality of owning a home available to a labor needed to build the house. In return for that labor, quality home. Photos of Self-Build and Governor’s Houses will be much larger percentage of Americans. the builders can get a smaller loan to pay for materials available at the Fair. Of course, the size and features of *If people have a chance for ownership they will and subcontractors, and end up with a smaller monthly the house you get will be based on the amount of the USDA Rural Development perform and succeed. house payment. ICAP hires a program coordinator and a home loan you get and the number of people in your Home Repair Loan and *As individuals arc helped, neighborhoods will be construction supervisor to run the project. The coordinator household. revitalized, and improving and maintaining the quality of works with interested people to help them apply for the Rural Development Self-Built Homes is not the only Grant Program (Section neighborhoods is the job of the community. project and to get a loan, and the construction supervisor home ownership (and renovation) program offered by 504) – *Education about home ownership is the key. teaches the participants how to do the construction work USDA Rural Development. For very low income families who own homes in need *Homeownership promotes a stabilized job force and needed to build the house. There are others. of repair, the Home Repair Loan and Grant Program keeps the younger generation in the community. How do I become eligible? offers loans and grants for renovation. The Home Repair In order to be eligible, you have to be able to borrow USDA Rural Development Fannie Mae – Program also provides funds to make a home accessible to For most people, a home is more than simple shelter the funding for a construction loan, which gets converted Direct Loan Program someone with disabilities. or a good investment. A home of our own is a dream come into a regular mortgage after you’re done building the Money may be provided, for example, to repair a true and symbolizes who we are. house. Lenders will want to know about your credit (Section 502) – leaking roof; to replace a wood stove with central heating; Fannie Mae’s public mission and defining goal, is record, any debts you might have, and any assets that you Under the Direct Loan program, individuals or to construct a front-door ramp for someone using a “to help more families achieve the American Dream of have. They will also want to know about your income, so families receive direct financial assistance directly from the wheelchair; or to replace an outhouse and pump with homeownership.” that you can repay your house loan. There are different Housing and Community Facilities Programs in the form running water, a bathroom, and a waste disposal system. Fannie Mae does that by providing financial products lenders available for houses in this project, and the of a home loan at an affordable interest rate. Homeowners 62 years and older are eligible for home and services that make it possible for low-, moderate-, program coordinator will help you to figure out which is Most of the loans made under the Direct Loan improvement grants. Other low income families and and middle-income families to buy homes of their own. the best choice for you. Program are to families with income below 80% of the individuals receive loans at a 1% interest rate directly Since Fannie Mae began in 1968, it has helped more What do I have to do to actually build a house? median income level in the communities where they live. from HCFP. than 63 million families achieve the American dream of After you become eligible for the project, you will Since HCFP is able to make loans to those who will not homeownership. work with the program coordinator to pick a lot from the qualify for a conventional loan, the HCFP Direct Loan Homes Are Possible, Inc. In order to serve America and carry out our mission, ones that are available, and then you will choose your house program enables many more people to buy homes than (HAPI) – Fannie Mae needs to be a company that represents all plan. The coordinator will have some plans available, and might otherwise be possible. Direct loans may be made HAPI is a non-profit organization that helps low and Americans. It holds diversity and inclusion, in its own you might also be able to make some small changes to for the purchase of an existing home or for new home moderate income families in Northeast South Dakota workforce and those it partners with, as one of our highest those plans. The houses may be built using the Governor’s construction. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Page 

Tekakwitha Complex Wednesday, August 9, 2006 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Diabetes Program – MCH – CHR – Early Childhood – Public Health Nursing – FASER – Dakotah Pride – Community Health Educator Early Head Start – Head Start – Recruitment Program – Child Protection Program – Elderly Consultant Naomi Renville Everyone Welcome! Please come and have a good day! Help support National Breast Feeding Month. - Sponsored by the Healthy Start Consortium -

values. Through its recruiting practices, Fannie Mae tries underwriter of a number of home programs of USDA Native American families over the course of two years in grant for $100,000 to assist low-income Native American to ensure the people who work hard everyday to help more Rural Development, NESDCAP, and others on the Lake obtaining loans to repair their homes. families in obtaining repair loans for their homes. Americans achieve homeownership represent a broad Traverse Reservation. Senator Johnson’s Hometown Prosperity Plan is a “With this important funding, the Sisseton-Wahpeton mosaic of the population it serves. four-pillar agenda for advancing South Dakota’s economy Housing Authority will be able to assist more than 30 More Americans own homes today than at any NESDCAP – from the federal level. The four pillars, or strategies, Native American families in securing loans to make The Northeast South Dakota Community Action other time in history. Fannie Mae is working to expand include “Promoting Partnerships,” “Emphasizing necessary repairs to their homes,” Thune said. “This will Program (NESDCAP) is a non-profit agency serving homeownership opportunities by joining with lenders and Entrepreneurship,” “Investing in the Public Good,” and help to improve the safety and quality of life for each of the following counties: Beadle, Brown, Day, Edmunds, community partners to create products and technologies “Protecting Pocketbooks.” The full plan includes specific these families. Homeownership is an important step for Faulk, Hand, Marshall, McPherson, Roberts, Campbell, to reach underserved communities so that more people actions related to each strategy and can be downloaded low-income families in becoming financially secure.” Walworth, Potter, Sully, Hughes, Stanley, Hyde and can own their own homes. from http://johnson.senate.gov. Rural Development funds will be used to provide grants Spink. NESDCAP assists with the: to public or private non-profit organizations and Indian S.D. Housing Development *Weatherization Assistance Program. Senator Thune announces Tribes to provide assistance in recruitment, screening, loan *Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Authority – packaging, and related activities for prospective housing Program. $100,000 grant for SWHA – “First-Time Homebuyer Program” provides below- WASHINGTON, DC—Senator John Thune has applicants. This project will assist 32 low-income Native *Emergency Food and Shelter. market fixed interest rate mortgage loans for homebuyers announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has American families over the course of a two-year period in *Garden Project. purchasing a residence in the state of South Dakota. awarded the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority a obtaining repair loans for their homes. *Affordable Housing Program. Participating lenders originate, process and close the Rural Development Technical and Supervisory Assistance loans. On behalf of SDHDA, five Master Servicers collect *Apartment management/ownership. *Individual Development Accounts IDA. recover as much as possible of the costs incurred during mortgage payments and otherwise service the loans. Emergency Management report *Governor’s House Marketing agent. this storm and its aftermath. Income limits: The borrower’s gross annual income Continued from Page  may not exceed federally imposed income limits which *Ways to Work loan program. Over the course of six months the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Office of Emergency Management Services vary based on family size and the county in which the After nine days, the more remote places remained NESDEC – without power, water, and heat. succeeded in recovering 85% of those costs. home is located. The Northeast South Dakota Economic Corporation Living conditions for many of the Oyate were not Readers should note that this is above the target One of the largest obstacles to home ownership is (NESDEC) was formerly known as the Northeast South merely “uncomfortable” or “marginal,” but were outright used by FEMA nationally to respond to similar federally coming up with the money to close the loan. SD Housing Dakota Energy Conservation Corporation. NESDEC is a life-threatening. declared disasters. Development Authority has programs to help. private non-profit community development corporation Some amazing stories of Oyate Tribal members going The 85% level of recovery can be attributed to With the Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP) sponsored and partially supported by the Northeast out of their way to take aggressive pursuit of and Employer Mortgage Assistance Program (EMAP), South Dakota Community Action Program (NESDCAP). stranded persons to shelter, as much assistance to qualifiers for the First-time Homebuyer Program can NESDEC serves businesses and individuals in the counties to bring fire wood and food support the Tribe’s receive an additional low-interest loan to help cover down- of Beadle, Brown, Buffalo, Campbell, Clark, Codington, to others, were reported expenditures as payment and closing costs. Day, Edmunds, Faulk, Grant, Hand, Hyde, Jerauld, in past issues of the Sota. possible. Kingsbury, Marshall, McPherson, Miner, Potter, Roberts, HERO Homebuyer Many acts of sacrifice and In addition to Sanborn, Spink, and Walworth. NESDEC can: rescue remain untold, the SWO Office Education Resource *Pledge a CD or participate (when funds are available) known only to those who of Emergency on bank loans to small businesses. Organization – were given aid in the crisis Management Services *Make direct loans to individuals and/or businesses H.E.R.O. is funded by several grant resources and and to their benefactors. and other Tribal, (i.e., Ways to Work loan program). is partnered with South Dakota Housing Authority During the course of state, and federal *Provide counsel, referrals and mediation to businesses and several other organizations. Classes are held around this storm and months officials, South Dakota in need of assistance. the state covering a wide range of topics related to to follow the Tribal Congressional delegates homeownership. HOAP – administration and also assisted. Aides to Governor’s House: In 1995, the Governor’s House Home Ownership of Watertown is established Districts collectively paid out $315,733.22 to assist Tribal Senator Tim Johnson and Congresswoman Stephanie program was created as a way to provide reasonably to provide homebuyer education and down-payment members with shelter, food, and storm-related expenses. Herseth attended several of the meetings held between sized, affordable homes to income-qualified individuals assistance to qualifying households. These funds came from the Tribe’s own resources. Emergency Management Services Coordinator Elias and families. More than 1,400 Governor’s Houses have In mid-January 2006, with assistance from the Mendoza and FEMA representatives. Throughout the been sold to elderly, persons with disabilities, and income- S.D. Senators Tribal Chairman’s office, Tribal Vice-Chairman’s office, storm, and afterwards, the Congressionals maintained qualified families in South Dakota. That means more announce USDA Rural SWO Planning Department, South Dakota Emergency communications with Tribal officials to get updated than 1,400 South Dakota households will have a quality, Management, North Dakota Emergency Management, information about the disaster, continually asking what low-cost, low-maintenance, energy efficient place to call Development grant for and FEMA Region VIII representatives, the SWO Office they could do from Washington, D.C. home. of Emergency Management Services began the process to Household income cannot exceed $34,900 for couples Sisseton-Wahpeton or individuals and $39,900 for families of three or more. Housing Authority Health and wellness column – What is mumps? Mumps Is an acute viral disease For families and individuals under the age of 62, net characterized by fever, swelling and tenderness of one or worth must be less than $100,000 or less than $70,000 Senator Johnson announces more of the salivary glands. in liquid assets. For families and individuals over the age Who gets mumps? Although older people may SWHA $100,000 grant – contract the disease, mumps usually occurs n children of 62, net worth must be less than $175,000 or less than Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) $100,000 in liquid assets. between the ages of five and 15, Mumps occurs less announced that Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority regularly than other common childhood communicable The house must be used as the homebuyer’s primary will receive $100,000 from the United States Department residence. diseases. The greatest risk of infection occurs among older of Agriculture (USDA). This grant will assist organizations children. Mumps Is more common during winter and The house may be placed only in South Dakota. The and Indian Tribes in providing assistance in recruitment, house must be purchased with the homebuyer’s own spring. screening, loan packaging to low-income Native American How is mumps spread? Mumps is transmitted by resources, which may include a mortgage loan but which families. cannot include a government grant. direct contact with saliva and discharges from the nose “Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American and throat of infected individuals. Federal Home Loan Bank of dream,” said Johnson. “I am glad Sisseton-Wahpeton What are the symptoms of mumps? Symptoms of Des Moines – Housing Authority is receiving this funding. With this mumps include fever, swelling end tenderness of one or program, families will be able to get the safe, affordable more of the salivary glands, usually the parotid gland The Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) are a housing they need. A key part of my Hometown Prosperity source of stable, low-cost funds to financial institutions (located just below the front of lit e ear). Approximately Plan is investing in the public good and this funding is a one-third of infected people do not exhibit symptoms. for home mortgage, small business, rural and agricultural wonderful example of that kind investment.” Faith Schoeberl What can be done to prevent the spread of mumps? loans. USDA Rural Development provides programs that Public Health Department The single most effective control measure is maintaining With their members, the FHLBanks represent the increase economic opportunity and improve quality of life Summer Extern the highest possible level of immunization in the largest source of home mortgage and community credit. of rural residents. This program will assist 32 low-income The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is the (Editor’s note: Thanks to Faith for again “filling in” community, Children should not attend school during for Peggy Johnson.) their infectious period. As of July 21, 2006, the South Dakota Department of Health has reported 193 confirmed cases of mumps, 82 probable cases of mumps, and 4 suspect cases of mumps. immunizations for immunity to mumps is the MMR (Mumps, Measles, and Rubella) vaccine, See below for recommended immunizations: *Children should get 2 doses of vaccine; The first at 12-15 months of age; the second at 4-131 years of age. *Some adults should get the MMR vaccine: Generally, anyone 18 years of age or older, who was born after 1958, should get at least one dose of MMR, unless they can show Attention diabetics or those wanting to that they have had either the vaccines or the diseases. prevent diabetes. A cooking classes entitled immunization Records: Individuals needing “Cooking the Leaner Way” will be held Immunization records should contact their health Friday, August 11th at the SWO Health and cart provider. Records may also be available from the Fitness Center starting at 2:00 p.m. Department of Health, which maintains records for There will only be eight spots available so South Dakotans born 1966 or later — contact 1-800- call 698-3922 to reserve a place. 738.2301, Page  “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 From the Office of Superintendent Dr. Roger Bordeaux –

Parents may request information regarding professional qualifications of teachers at Tiospa Zina Tribal All Tiospa Zina girls in grades 7-12 for the School. 2006-2007 school year interested in football The parents of children who cheerleading are invited to a cheerleading attend schools that receive funds meeting on Tuesday, August 8th at 3:30 p.m. in from the No Child Left Behind Act the Tiospa Zina Cafeteria. may request information regarding If you have any questions or are unable to attend the professional qualifications of their the meeting, please contact Jen Heath or Lacey child’s classroom teachers. Schimmel at 698-3954 extension 3142. If a parent of a student that attends Tiospa Zina Tribal Schools desires to receive this information they are to contact The Human Resources Director, Mr. Gabe Kampeska at 605-698-3954 Extension 3217 or # The following schedule has been school in the Sisseton School District 2 Tiospa Zina Drive, Agency Village, announced for Fall Registration at must provide a birth certificate, social S. D. 57272. Sisseton High School for the 2006- security number, and transcript from By Tracey Lehrke 2007 school. previous school. Immunization records Roberts Co. Extension Educator Wednesday, August 9th: 9:00 need to be up to date. Tours will be I thought this was an interesting Event to be held at Dakota Winds Golf Course – – All 9th graders with last names given to new students enrolling in the twist of how to parent. Sometimes it beginning with letters A, B, C D; system. catches our attention more when we 10:30 – All 9th graders with last School will open on Monday, look at from a totally different angle. names beginning with letters, E, F, August 21st, for Freshmen. All other The Houston Texas police G, H; 1:00 – All 9th graders with classes will begin Tuesday August department used to distribute a little last names beginning with letters I, 22nd. leaflet with the above title. It was a J, K, L; 2:30 – All 9th graders with ALL Fines must be paid for before satire on parents who don’t control Wells Fargo Financial Bank and presentation, conducted using last names beginning with letters M, you register for classes. their children. has organized a golf and financial materials from Wells Fargo’s financial N, O, P. Class schedules for Sisseton High Let’s take a look at what the education event for Sisseton- education program – “Hands on Thursday, August 10th: 9:00 School students will be available Houston police department finds are Wahpeton Oyate youth. Banking.” The program is tailored for – All 9th graders with last names at the high school office beginning the causes of delinquent children. The event will be held on Tuesday, kids (grades 4-5), teenagers (grades beginning with letters Q, R, S, T; Wednesday, Aug. 2. Schedule changes Here they are: August 22nd, at Dakota Winds Golf 6-8), and young adults, and provides 10:00 – All 9th graders with last can be made beginning Wednesday, 1. GIVE THE CHILD Course, at the Dakota Magic Casino lessons on making good money names beginning with letters U, V, Aug. 9th. EVERYTHING HE WANTS. In this & Hotel complex in North Dakota, management decisions. W, X, Y, Z. way, he will grow up to believe that beginning at 11:30 a.m. “One of our goals is to help All students registering as the world owes him a living. This will be a free golf clinic for students understand the importance 10th, 11th, and 12th graders may 2. WHEN HE PICKS UP BAD Lake Traverse Reservation youth, ages of saving and creating a budget,” register between August 11-15, 9:00 WORDS, LAUGH AT HIM. This 9-13. Purpose is to teach them more said Deana Larson, Vice President/ a.m. to 4:00 p.m. IF STUDENTS will make him think he’s cute. It will than how to play golf. The event Community Affairs Officer of Wells DO NOT REGISTER ON THE Cross country practice will begin also encourage him to pick up cuter will begin with a financial education Fargo Financial Bank. Dakota Golf Association Junior Tour DATES INDICATED, THEY MAY on Monday, August 14th at the phrases that will blow off the top of program and luncheon, followed “Many of the kids will come to will supply golf equipment. All kids NOT GET THE CLASSES THEY practice field. Participation is open to your head later. by golf instruction. The goal is to play golf, but we hope everyone who participating in the event will receive WANT! all Sisseton High School students in 3. NEVER GIVE HIM ANY introduce the youth to lifelong skills attends will bring home saving and a golf care package. All high school students will need grades 7-12. Everyone is welcome. SPIRITUAL TRAINING. Let him – saving, budgeting, and making budgeting ideas that can serve as the To register, youth should contact: to pay a registration fee of $10.00 at If you have any questions, call wait until he’s 21 when he can “decide smart financial decisions, as well as foundation for a brighter financial Ben Bordeaux, Tiospa Zina Tribal the time of registration and complete Coach Steve Moberg at (605) 938- for himself.” playing a sport they can enjoy for a future.” School, 605-698-3953, ext. 3222 by required registration materials. 3379 or e-mail stevenmc@tnics. 4. AVOID USING THE WORD lifetime. A golf clinic will follow the Friday, August 18, 2006. If no answer, Students who wish to register com. “WRONG.” It may develop in him a Everything starts with a luncheon luncheon. Wells Fargo and the South leave a message. and have not previously attended Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Page 

impairments, social-emotional Skills (fine and gross), Cognitive, difficulties, and language difficulties. Speech and Language, Social/ *School Psychology Assistance. Emotional, and Daily Living Skills Psychoeducational assessments and are the areas which are considered. The Enemy Swim FACE program books per month writing and programming recommendations If you have a child who has delays was recently notified that it is one of and distributing t e c h n o l o g y are provided to students in need of which would qualify him/her for this ten FACE sites nationwide chosen to them to all skills along special education due to learning program, please contact your school receive funding, equipment, training, FACE home and with the whole disabilities, low mental abilities, administration. The school believes and technical assistance for one year c e n t e r- b a s e d process of social-emotional, and behavioral that through early intervention a to create, produce and distribute families and to d e v e l o p i n g difficulties. Consultation is available child may be better able to reach his/ RealeBooks in the community. the kindergarten and producing to school staff, students, and parents. her potential. RealeBooks are created using class. FACE a large number he Enemy Swim Day School *Center-Base Program. The Notice of Non-Discrimination digital pictures and the RealeBook p a r t i c i p a n t s of books. TDistrict is a member of NESC currently operates six day Applicants for admission and software program, then printed in will have the T h r e e the Northeast Educational Services programs which broaden the special employment, students, parents, color and assembled. opportunity to be actively involved in Enemy Swim FACE team members Cooperative along with 24 other area education services in the school persons with disabilities, employees, This project was created at the all aspects of this project. will be attending the RealeBook school districts. The purpose of this setting, thereby allowing the child and all unions or professional national level to foster literacy through Besides fostering literacy for Training August 28-30 in Tempe, membership is to provide services to to be educationally served closer to organizations holding collective the FACE program. Enemy Swim will children, this project will be an Arizona. special needs children in the district. home. The program seeks to develop bargaining or professional agreements be creating four unique homegrown opportunity for strengthening adult It is very important to provide daily living, academic, and social skills with the Enemy Swim Day School educational assistance to children for each student involved. are hereby notified that this school The Counseling Corner – affects both our minds and our bodies, in need at the earliest possible age. *Occupational and Physical does not discriminate on the basis of and can directly interfere with our Children can receive services prior to Therapy. The NESC provides these race, color, national origin, sex, age, judgment and ability to drive safely. reaching school age. If you as a parent services in order to make them or disability in admission or access to, What’s happening is an automatic or concerned citizen are aware of available to children who otherwise or treatment or employment in, its response to a stressful situation. It’s children who may be in need of services may not benefit from instruction programs and activities. your body taking action to protect please call 947-4605 and ask for Dr. without them. Any person having inquiries American Counseling Association For most of us, The term “road you — the “fight or flight” reaction Sherry Johnson, Superintendent. Child Find concerning the school’s compliance You’re behind the wheel... it’s a rage” usually means the extreme inherited from our prehistoric *Speech and Language Therapy. The Enemy Swim Day School with the regulations implementing hot day... you’re late... traffic is heavy. cases the media like to report – angry ancestors. Individual communication disorders District, through the Northeast Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Suddenly you’re behind someone driving resulting in speeding, a serious It starts with your muscles are identified and remedial services Educational Services Cooperative, Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section setting a new standard for bad driving. accident or even worse. Thankfully, tightening and your circulatory provided to those in need. offers an Early Childhood Program. 504, is directed to contact Dr. Sherry Next it’s stop and go past six guys such reactions are very rare. However, system contracting. Your blood *Early Childhood. Both school This program functions under Johnson, Superintendent, at 947- leaning on shovels and staring into much more common is the everyday pressure rises, your skin becomes and home based programs are state regulations to provide services for 4605, who has been designated by the a hole at another road construction occurrence of slowly getting angry flushed, your pupils dilate and your provided to preschool children ages pre-school children, birth to age five, school to coordinate efforts to comply project. Guess who’s suddenly upset. over someone’s bad driving or the digestive system shuts down. Your birth - five in need of special assistance who display significant delays in at with the regulations regarding non- Today’s crowded highways often delays of a traffic jam. But even mild body has prepared itself to deal with due to low mental abilities, physical least two developmental areas. Motor discrimination. bring frustration, especially when road rage anger can present a real that stressful situation. You’re ready we’re hurrying to get somewhere on danger to you, your passengers and to either fight or run away. While guilt complex. This will condition him Never let him earn his own. Why own expenses. time. Usually, we just live with it, other innocent drivers. that was a helpful response for our to believe later when he is arrested for should he have things as tough as you Title Crown/Sash Traditional but sometimes we find these driving Anger comes when something is ancient ancestors suddenly facing a stealing that society is against him had them? outfit must be worn on night of event annoyances actually making us angry. interfering with our progress toward and he is being persecuted. 9. SATISFY HIS EVERY to participate in “Celebrate Native Road rage That’s road rage, and it’s something a desired goal, whether on the road or 5. DO EVERYTHING FOR CRAVING. Denial may lead to America” segment. Continued on Page  that increases our driving risk. in other situations in life. This anger HIM so that he will be experienced in harmful frustration. throwing responsibility to others. 10. TAKE HIS PART AGAINST 6. LET HIM READ AND NEIGHBORS, TEACHERS, WATCH ANYTHING HE WANTS POLICEMEN. They are all just TO. Be careful that the silverware and prejudiced against your child. drinking glasses are sterilized, but let 11. WHEN HE GETS INTO his mind feast on garbage. REAL TROUBLE, APOLOGIZE 7. QUARREL FREQUENTLY FOR YOURSELF by saying “I never IN HIS PRESENCE. In this way he could do anything for him.” will not be too shocked when his own 12. PREPARE FOR A LIFE OF home is broken up later. GRIEF. You will be likely to have it. 8. GIVE A CHILD ALL THE -- John Thiesen. SPENDING MONEY HE WANTS. Free admission for attending tribal royalty –

(Editor’s note Dusty Gill wants to capture the Miss New Mexico USA SWO royalty to be aware of this title, Onawa Lacy and movie stars opportunity and writes “This would Eddie Spears (Black Cloud, Into the be something great for our princesses West) & Michael Spears (Into the to represent our tribe.”) West, Dreamkeepers) . The Seminole Tribe of Florida The NRR festival would like to presents the 12th Annual Native Roots acknowledge the efforts our Tribes, & Rhythms Festival. Held in Santa Fe, Native American organizations and NM, the NR&R Festival is recognized communities “representative title as one of the nation’s top venues for holders” as they unselfishly find contemporary and traditional Native time for appearances, greeting the American music, dance, storytelling general public, creating awareness and comedy. Consistently known for and being positive role models. NRR impressive lineups, the 2006 NR&R is extending a public invitation to all presentation is no exception. Focusing current Tribal Royalty Representative/ on diverse musical collaborations, Title holders to be a part of a special Native American “mainstream” on stage group acknowledgement and favorites, and award winning artists; presentation of all “Native America’s” both Native American Music Awards representatives in attendance. and Grammy Awards, variety will be To receive free admission: Please the theme of the evening. As expected call 505 620 8539 or email nrrinfo@ of the festival, unique personalities yahoo.com. Deadline: Wednesday, of “Native America” will also be on August 16, 2006. hand to entertain and hosts include Tickets are non-transferable. the first ever Native American women Titleholders are responsible for their Page  “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006

Submitted by Sherri Skjonsberg August 19th we will be open our regular school hours: Monday-Friday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. for everyone ages 5 Agency Club – to 18 and teen hours (ages 12-18) will be from 7:00-9:00 This week the kids played volleyball, kickball, p.m. watched movies, rode the scooters and played board games. Some of the kids made over 300 gift bags late Sisseton Club – in the spring. Throughout the summer the kids have National Night Out was held on Tuesday Night handed out these gift bags at the Tribal Elderly Nutrition August 2nd from 7-10. The weather held out (although Center and on Thursdays during the community we could have used the rain) and we had a blast. There barbecue. Youth Works last day at the club was August were many door prizes from sponsor’s in our community 3rd, we will miss you guys! A big thank you to Joe, Guy, that we gave away. Christian Outreach Center and Tom Mary, and Emily from everyone at the Agency Club. You Wilson had music entertainment in the park. Tim Farmen, guys did a wonderful job this summer! Nick Finer and Bob Beasley spoke on what National The club will be closed August 14th-18th. On Night Out is. Youth Works played games with the kids.

Youth Works, pictured from left: Mary Jo, Guy, Joe, and Emily. These four people did a lot of work in the community and we are looking forward to seeing four more next year. See ya next summer!

Pictured: Chief of Police Nick Finer, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club Bob Beasley, NNO Coordinator - Assistant Unit Director for B&G Club Tim Farmen, and Jacob “McGruff” Farmen. commemorative program describes tribal history, dance styles, Pow Wow etiquette, and more. Parking is free, and golf carts are available to transport elders to the event from the parking Shakopee, Minnesota – Visitors Saturday, August 26, 2006, at 1:00 areas. A camping area for dancers is are invited to come share the Dakota and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, August on site, and hot showers are available culture at the Shakopee Mdewakanton 27, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. Traditional at nearby Dakotah! Sport and Fitness. Sioux Community Annual Wacipi moccasin games starting on Saturday Visitors are also invited to attend Friday through Sunday, August 25- will also be a part of the Wacipi, as church services Sunday morning at 27, 2006. The word Wacipi [wah- will vendors with art, crafts, clothing, nearby Tiowakan Spiritual Center Betty Peterson was the chee-pee] in the Dakota Language jewelry, pottery, beadwork, foods, and at 10:00 a.m. on August 27, 2006, winner of the 50/50 drawing translates as “they dance.” Its more more. Fry bread, wojapi (delicious with Reverend Marlene Helgemo of held at NNO she received common meaning is a “Pow Wow,” berry pudding/sauce), Indian tacos, All Nations Church in Minneapolis $165.00 and the Club Three of the Agency Club members are pictured a social gathering where friends and smoked turkey legs, corn on the presiding. received $165.00. here. relatives come together to celebrate cob, chili, buffalo burgers, and On Thursday, August 24, 2006, their way of life and where dancers traditional corn soup will be among the SMSC will hold a dance exhibition (Dakota) Community Wacipi will be in regalia and singers at the drum the offerings. at the Mall of America as a preview to held the fourth weekend in August. perform as their ancestors did before The Wacipi is open to the public. the Pow Wow. Dancers and singers In previous years the Wacipi was held them for many generations. Admission is free for children 10 will perform at several sessions. The the third weekend in August. Thousands will gather to dance, years and under and for elders 60 public is invited to experience the For more information on either to visit, to sing, and to celebrate the and over. Regular admission for the beauty and dignity of the Native event or for directions call 952-445- Dakota culture at the Wacipi, which three-day event is $5 and includes American culture at both of these 8900 or go to www.shakopeedakota. takes place on Community land next a commemorative Wacipi program events. For the first time the Annual org. to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. The and button, two free, catered meals: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux event begins with a Grand Entry on the evening meal on Saturday and Friday, August 25, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. lunch on Sunday. (These meals are Other Grand Entries will be held on free for elders and children.) The free second or two, and then relax that Bloomington, Minnesota - beadwork, buckskin, moccasins, Road rage muscle group. Work through the Visitors to the Mall of America will shawls, and more. Continued from Page  various muscle groups in your body, have the opportunity to watch singers The dance exhibition will also large, threatening beast, for a driver trying to get each to a more relaxed and dancers perform at a dance feature a Pow Wow Photo Gallery, today simply stuck in traffic, it’s state. exhibition in the rotunda at the Mall featuring photographs by Community an automatic reaction we want to You also want to regain control of America on Thursday, August 24, member Elyssa Blaess taken at control. And, fortunately, that can be 2006. Dancers from the Shakopee of your mental focus. Turn on your Dance exhibition done. Mdewakanton Sioux Community and car radio or CD player and make Continued on Page  Start by reminding yourself a conscious effort to focus on what other Indian tribes will perform dance that what’s happening is not your you’re hearing. Instead of stewing exhibitions as a preview to the annual fault and is outside your control. about that bad driver or the traffic SMSC Wacipi (Pow Wow) which Yelling, calling names and making jam, pay attention to that song or begins the next day on the reservation rude gestures won’t improve the what’s being said on the radio. in Prior Lake, Minnesota. driving skills of that driver randomly Letting your anger take control The drum beat and strong voices changing lanes in front of you. Steam leaves you less alert in relation to your of singers will provide a backdrop for coming out of your ears will not make driving and traffic situations that can featuring Native American dancers in that construction project magically occur suddenly. Consciously relaxing full regalia. Performances will be held disappear. Recognize that what’s muscles and focusing more on the at 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 happening on the road isn’t personal. radio or that CD provides a controlled p.m. A Master of Ceremonies will be That bad driver isn’t driving terribly mental focus that isn’t just about the on hand to explain to the crowd what just to upset you. That traffic jam frustration you’re feeling. is going on, and two drum groups isn’t happening just because you’re in For most of us, just these small will sing special songs for each style your car. steps to control anger can make us of dance in addition to a Flag Song Rather than wasting energy better, safer drivers. However, if you and Veterans Song. Agency Village, S.D. K & K C-Store trying to change things over which find your anger is hard to control, or Each dance exhibition will begin Old Agency District C-Store Stillson Service Waubay, S.D. with a Grand Entry. Because Native SWO Tribal Headquarters Warren’s Jack & Jill Welch’s Grocery you have no power, use your energy that you’re getting angry in a variety SWC Bookstore Pearson Rexall in ways that benefit you. When you of situations, there may be bigger Americans hold their veterans in Dakota Nation Art & Gift Wilmot, S.D. can’t control the things upsetting you issues. You might want to check high regard, the Sisseton-Wahpeton Peever, S.D. Store Liebe Drug (that bad driver, that traffic backup), out relaxation training or a stress Vietnam Veterans as well as other Buck’s CENEX C-Store Sisseton Super Valu instead control your own reactions and anger management course for a veterans and SMSC Vice-Chairman Char’s Hankinson, N.D. Glynn Crooks, U.S. Navy, Vietnam Veblen, S.D. Dakota Magic Casino in order to protect yourself and your healthier, happier you. Mountainhead Angus Dakota Magic C-Store health. “The Counseling Corner” is Veteran, will enter first carrying the Sisseton, S.D. Start with those tight muscles. provided as a public service by the flags and Eagle feather staffs. Then Dakota Connection Casino Watertown, S.D. Browns Valley, Minn. Actively try to relax them. Taking American Counseling Association, all the dancers will file into the arena Holiday Amoco C-Store Dakota Sioux Casino Gift Country Co-op of Browns several deep breaths actually will the nation’s largest organization of by dance category. During the dance Alco Store Shop Valley Country Co-op of Sisseton Dakota Express C-Store help. At the same time, attempt to counseling professionals. Additional exhibition there will be many types physically relax them. Concentrate information for consumers and of dancing by both male and female on one muscle group, such as one leg, counseling professionals is available adult, teen, and child dancers. They and consciously relax those muscles. through the ACA web site at www. will wear spectacular, colorful regalia One way is to first intentionally counseling.org. specific to their dance type, which tighten the muscles, hold it for a may include feather bustles, bells, Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Page 

A group of nine young people from the Lake Traverse at local malls and going to a local amusement park, Reservation left home on July 15th, 2006, with Don Paramount’s Carowinds. Lykins, Pastor, Dakota Sonshine Ministry and his two teen On July 20th they left with Steele Creek of Charlotte’s children. youth group for Panama City, Florida. The nine SWO Tribal youth are all members of Enemy The combined group had over 100 students who Swim District. They are: Myrna and David Anderson, would spend the next four days at a large youth rally and Leah Shaffer, Thomas and AJ Roberts, Ambrose and conference where the kids were encouraged and challenged Samantha Locke and Dakota and Delano Grant. to stay pure and away from today’s culture of drugs and They traveled to Charlotte, NC, and each of the young sex. people stayed with a host family over the next few days. The kids enjoyed four days of fun, swimming, and On Sunday morning the group attended Steele Creek loud music during their stay at Camp Big Stuf. Church of Charlotte, a non-denominational church which The group returned to the Reservation on July 25th puts an emphasis on culture and diversity. Four of the youth tired but excited about their ten days in the south. – Myrna and David Anderson and Dakota and Delano Dakota Sonshine and the youth from this trip would Grant – danced in three services for the congregation. like to publicly thank the Enemy Swim District for the David danced the grass dance, Myrna did jingle dress, and funds that they made available for the youth and for the Delano and Dakota danced the fancy shawl dance. use of their van on the 25th. The congregation in all the services were overwhelmed They also thank Dakota Western for the contribution by the beauty of the dance and the willingness of the youth that helped made this trip possible, and Amos Roberts who to share their culture. drove the group to and from the Minneapolis airport. The dancers received standing ovations after all three Finally, they thank Steele Creek Church of Charlotte performances. for its fund-raising efforts that made possible the trip to The group got to spend time in Charlotte shopping Charlotte and Camp Big Stuf.

Here are the SWO Tribal youth who participated in the trip, from left: Leah Shaffer, Jared Lykins, Myrna Anderson, Delano Grant, Elizabeth Lykins, AJ Roberts, David Anderson; in front – Ambrose Locke, Thomas Roberts. Missing from the photo are Dakota Grant and Samantha Locke. Note the banner behind the youth displays the theme for the week at Camp Big Stuf.

Happy Birthday Rosie!

Happy Birthday Barb Two Stars Baldwin, having demonstrated patriotism, valor, fidelity, To Our Mom, Grandmother and ability, was promoted to the grade of Staff Sergeant in the United Queen Teresa* States Air Force on August 1, 2006 at the Grand Forks Air Force Base, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Along with this promotion, SSG. Baldwin is (August 24) obligated to exercise additional authority and willingness to accept greater responsibility. Every action must be governed by a strong sense of personal moral responsibility, leadership by example, excellence, and commitment to Quality Air Force standards. SSG. Baldwin is married to Senior Airman Christian Baldwin and both reside on the Grand Forks Air Force Base. SSG. Baldwin is the daughter of John & Dani Two Stars, and Dawn Price. SSG. Baldwin entered the US Air Force in October 2002. She has completed all requirements and has earned this promotion. The family of SSG. Baldwin is proud to have a family member receive such an honor.

Your Family Loves You & We Are Very Proud Wedding announcement Sherry and Louie Johnson and Dean and From Your Children, Grandchildren, Michelle Weets request your presence at the Great Grandchildren, marriage of their children, Nicholas Wayne and & The Rest of The Family Happy Birthday Katie Marie, Saturday, August 12, 2006, at 5:30 To My Baby Brother (*Note: Teresa was Queen For A Day on the TV show by that name in p.m. at the home of Sherry and Louie Johnson, Adriel Chubber Cante 1961!) 12290 Eastman Road, Eden, S.D. Babyboy Reception and dance will follow.

To the best brothers a sister can ever Happy 1st Birthday have: Dillon, Wayne, Billy DuMarce Mommy’s Announce birth, renewal Brother, I love you, you are so true It’s burning inside me that you’re not Lil Big Man of wedding vows to me. here, Blaine DuMarce Why can’t you listen and you wouldn’t You’re just a young warrior today. Aug. 11th be where you are today. My heart is filled with sorrow until I I can’t believe how much you have Please tell me why, just take a see you grown and how cute you have No Matter what those chance. Walking out those doors. gotten. Your Uncle Shawn has mean people say or Bring some reason to this rhyme. I know you made some mistakes raised you well. And I also want think, you are the Brother, I follow you in every way. But God’s not finished with you yet. to thank him for that! Very soon, CANTE of our Family! Because you are my brother, my You’ll always be my brother, my son, mommy will be home I Love You! warrior. Even though you do make mistakes. to show you how much I have Baby Sis Aurora Flute Can you take your time to hear me? Love, Your Sis, Juanita DuMarce. missed you. Because I want to tell you I love you. Hang in there and see you soon. There’s not a day that goes by that I I follow you to the hills of gold, I love you, Bro’s. don’t think about you. dancers from around the country There is true and hate there. On your 1st birthday I will be will compete during the Wacipi, celebrating your special day right attracting thousands of visitors each along with you! day. Held outdoors in a traditional To the best mother a daughter can have; I love you, mamma’s boy. arena, the Pow Wow will also feature To the best sister a sister can have Hugs & Kisses Native American vendors with arts, When the road seems too long, Remember “I am here.” Your Mom! crafts, beadwork, jewelry, quillwork, When darkness sets in. When your loved ones are far away and Native American foods for sale, When everything turns out wrong. And you’re on your own. including frybread, wojapi (berry Dance exhibtion pudding), wild rice, hominy soup, You can’t find a friend. When you don’t know what to say. Continued from Page  Remember “I am here.” When you’re afraid of being alone. buffalo burgers, Indian tacos, and I would like to announce the birth of my granddaughter Lilia Estrella When smiles are hard to come by Remember “I am here.” last year’s Pow Wow. Information much more. Mancha born 5/13/06, she weighed 6 lbs 9 oz 19 inches. She is the great And you’re feeling down. When your sadness comes to an end about the SMSC Community and its The Shakopee Mdewakanton granddaughter of Lydia “Susie” Amos and Great-great granddaughter of When you spread your wings to fly And everything is going right. enterprises will also be available. Sioux Community operates the Gabriel Amos and Naomi Small. And cant’ get off the ground. Think of your family and friends, This dance exhibition kicks Mystic Lake Store at Mall of America We were sorry to miss the presence of all my family members at the 15th Remember “I am here.” And know they ain’t out of sight. off a weekend of celebrating the located on the second level near Sears. Anniversary and renewal of our vows. The wedding ceremony was held in When time runs out before you’ve Remember “I am here.” Native American culture at the The store sells concert tickets, books Zacatecas, Mexico on 7/14/06. The happy bride is Lynelle Cruz (Herman) and begun. It can’t rain forever. Annual Shakopee Mdewakanton hotel rooms, provides bus service to husband Raul Cruz Garza. The couple have four children. When lil things get to you Love you guys, see you very soon. Sioux Community Wacipi (Pow Mystic Lake Casino, and distributes We would like to send our love to family members that weren’t able to And you just can’t win. Love, Juanita. Wow), August 25, 26, and 27, 2006, information about Indian Gaming in make it. in Prior Lake. More than 1,000 Minnesota. Page 10 “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006

Here are photo highlights of the 4th Annual conditions improved and the remainder of the Casey “Moose” Smith Basketball Tournament, tournament was held outdoors at the Sisseton held this year on June 24 and 25. city park. Opening games of the tourney took place at Photos are courtesy of Casey’s sister, the Tiospa Zina Tribal School gym, but weather Carolyn Soles.

All-Star Kevin Hanks, All-Star Brian Pierson, Razor. Ironboy.

Mr. Hustle is Tommy White. M.V.P. Kevin Wilson.

Annie Felix pictured beside All-Star Rod, Ironboy. her MC husband Butch.

Most 3-pointers: Tommy Thanks for refing! White. Not pictured: Mr. Defense, Big Mike.

All-Star Ben DeWard, The Grippers. Luke Wells, Dakota Holding the youngest Western. generation! Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Page 11

Third place: Dakota Western. Identified in photo: unknown, Austin Kirkie, Johnny German, unknown, Steve Marks, unknown, DeAndre Tonwnsend, Ron, Luke Wells.

First place: Ironboy. From left, they are: Brian Pierson, Travis Renville, Mike Contreras, Matt Pendleton, Big Mike, Rod,Kevin Wilson, and (kneeling) Butch Sinette.

Fourth place: The Grippers. Pictured: Cory, Justin Deutsch, Ben DeWard, Mike, Tanner, Josh, Eric, Stanley.

Second place: Razorsharp. Pictured, from left: Tommy White, Kyle, Duran Eastman, Rich Hanks, Kevin Hanks, Robbie, Herm Lincoln, Bill Brown, Leon Lussier, and (in front of Herm) Troy Blunt.

The Upper Sioux Community has and we are glad to be able to assist been awarded a $250,000 grant for them,” said SMSC Chairman Stanley Casey’s family extends thanks to everyone who supported the tournament and who capital improvements to the Prairies R. Crooks. The U.S. Commerce Edge Casino Resort near Granite Already in fiscal year 2006 Department’s Economic participated. Falls, Minnesota. the SMSC gave the Upper Sioux Development Administration (EDA) development needs of distressed “We want to thank you for your Community a $750,000 grant has announced a $42,443 investment communities throughout the United Cancer Tobacco generous support to the Upper Sioux for infrastructure and economic to the Yankton Sioux Tribe of Marty, States. EDA’s mission is to lead support group support group Community. Without your help, development. That grant supported S.D. The investment will continue a the federal economic development many of our needed projects would extensive repairs to the wastewater comprehensive economic development agenda by promoting innovation and meetings meetings not have come to fruition,” wrote treatment plant, start-up costs for a planning program. competitiveness, preparing American The cancer support group Tobacco support group meetings Upper Sioux Community Chairman police department, health benefits, “President Bush believes one way regions for growth and success in the meetings are being held weekly, every are being held every Thursday at 4:30 Kevin Jensvold in a letter to the and erosion control. From 1997 to create jobs is to grow the economy worldwide economy. Wednesday, at 4:00 p.m. at the SWO p.m. at the SWO Health & Fitness SMSC Business Council. Upper Sioux through 2005 the SMSC provided by encouraging investments in local Additional information on how Tekakwitha conference center. Center, Agency Village. Vice-Chairman Teresa Peterson said, them with more than $4.4 million in communities,” said U.S. Assistant EDA programs are helping distressed Everyone is welcome to attend. Everyone is invited to come and “These are improvements which assistance. Secretary of Commerce for Economic communities create a positive and For more information, contact participate. we need to continue to grow and to In fiscal year 2006 the SMSC Development Sandy K. Baruah. sustainable economic future can be SWO Health Educator Teddi LaBelle For more information, contact enhance our property to better serve awarded $1 million in grants to the “This EDA investment will maintain accessed at: http://www.eda.gov. at 698-7267. SWO Health Educator Teddi LaBelle our customers and ultimately benefit Red Lake Band of Chippewa, Bois an economic development planning at 698-7267. the Upper Sioux Community.” Forte Band of Ojibwe of Minnesota, program that is attracting new The Upper Sioux Community and the Leech Lake Band of Chippewa business opportunities and creating struggled for years “with poverty, (all from Minnesota), the Ponca Tribe higher-skill, higher-wage jobs for substandard housing, inadequate of Nebraska, the Santee Sioux Tribe of local citizens.” health care, and the subtleties of Nebraska, the Cheyenne River Sioux EDA serves as a venture capital Notice racism,” according to their website. Tribe of South Dakota, the Yankton resource to meet the economic In 1990 they opened Firefly Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, and Enemy Swim District Creek Casino, changing life on the the Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe of North Parents & Youth reservation forever. The Upper Dakota. Other fiscal year 2006 Notice The Toka Nuwan Youth Center is planning a field trip for Sioux Community and the Shakopee donations include $808,473 for debt Heipa-Veblen Youth Committee Monday, August 14, 2006, leaving from the Youth Center Mdewakanton Sioux Community reduction and economic development at 9:45 a.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. We are now accepting school clothes applications, but have had close social and cultural ties to the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma and If your child/ren ages 10 to 17 are interested in in going to the you must have turned in your receipts from last year for generations. $750,000 to the Mandan, Hidatsa, Watertown Family Aquatic Center, fill out a permission in order to receive assistance this up-coming school “The Shakopee Mdewakanton and Arikara Nation of North Dakota. slip available at Enemy Swim District Center or The Toka year. Community has a historic tradition of The SMSC also donated $500,000 Nuwan Youth Center. School clothes deadline is Sept. 1, 2006. helping those who are less fortunate. to the Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Deadline for receiving permission slips is August 11, 2006. Any questions, call 738-2324. We have made a commitment to help Dakota for a domestic violence For more information, call: 605/947-4319; 605/947-4480. other Tribes whenever we can. The prevention project. Upper Sioux Community has been a good friend to us over the years, Notice Enemy Swim District Heipa District Members Guidelines The Youth Committee is taking applications for school School Clothing 2006 clothes. 1. Must be an enrolled member of S.W.O. Distribution is as follows: 2. Enemy Swim District Youth – updated on youth roster. *With receipts from last year: Head Start $150; K-12 3. Student must be enrolled in a school, no home schooling or $300. the FACE program. *Without receipts from last year: Head Start $100; K-12 4. Youth ages 16 and up must show proof of enrollment in $250. school. *New Enrollments or Youth not receiving school clothes 5. Any disagreement on guardianship must be brought to the support last year: Head Start $150; K-12 $250. attention of the District ASAP and show court papers. Deadline for applying is September 1st, 2006. No 6. Only the parent or guardian is allowed to pick-up the gift exceptions. cards for their children. Youth Committee will be handing out gift cards to youth 7. Head Start must show proof of fulltime enrollment (4 full with completed application on Wednesday, August days of school). 9, 2006, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at park behind Stillson 8. Deadline: September 11, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. Service, Sisseton. Enemy Swim District will begin distributing the (school clothes) Any questions, contact the District Center, 738-2324. gift cards on August 10, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. Page 12 “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006

These SWO Tribal members have brought championship trophies back to the Lake Traverse Reservation from regional competition in Vermillion, Adult Vine Marks, Sr., who has in Vermillion, youth Jeremy Crowe South Dakota, and the international brought home numerous trophies in earned the first place trophy in his tourney in Gillette, Wyoming. past years, not surprisingly brought category. Thomas Lee, son of Rhonda home another first place trophy for his Congratulations to all these Kampeska and Glen Lee, earned the category in the world championship winners, and to the youth – keep up “Youth Champion of the World” title tournament at Gillette. the great work! at the tournament in Wyoming. From an earlier regional meet

be provided by the Office of the Vice- other offensive names in Minnesota”. Lacs Lake area organizations that are Chairman to the Reservation Election In addition, they offered to help me “trying” to uncover and dismantle Board.” change all of Minnesota’s offensive to racism in the Mille Lacs area. Also in Part 12, Violations, 03- American Indians geographic place It seems like most members of 12-01, Civil Penalty- Intentional names. And they also asked that I the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe as well Violation of Election Code; (A) In let them know what they “may do to as most white people in the Mille Lacs a civil action brought to the Tribal help.” area are still not facing up to their Court, any person or entity found by I have made some progress ancestors’ past oppressive behavior Thomas Lee, son of Rhonda clear and convincing evidence to have toward gaining the support of two toward the Dakota people on the Kampeska and Glen Lee, “Youth intentionally violated any section of Mille Lacs Lake area organizations headwaters of the “Rum” River, Champion of the World.” this Code in an effort to unlawfully that are supposed to be trying to nor are they trying to put an end alter the outcome of an election uncover and dismantle racism in the to their present-day oppression and have to pay the money back. shall be subject to a civil penalty in Mille Lake area, or at the headwaters suppression of the Dakota/Lakota/ Also the Tribal Election an amount not to exceed $5000.00. of the “Rum” River. Nakota people in the Mille Lacs area. Ordinance states that any person I do not believe that a motion can Sue-Lyback-Dahl, the Executive Mary Sam, the director of the Mille who owes the Tribe any money is supersede a Law. Who ever heard! Director of Voices Of Unity In Mille Lacs Human Rights Organization and ineligible to run for Tribal Office. In p.s. I just read a letter by our hero, Lacs, expressed in an e-mail to me that the Mille Lacs area PR director for the the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Codes the Indian ZORRO, and I think he is Jeremy Crowe, first in Vine Marks, first in his she did not have time to do any work Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe will not of Law, chapter 3, of the Election right on, so keep that sword swinging to uncover and dismantle racism that even answer or return my telephone his category (Vermillion). category. Code, Part 2, Definitions, 03-02-04, Zorro, we’re behind you. is hurting the Dakota/Lakota/Nakota calls to her. And Father Dave Gallus, states, “Delinquent debt means a debt p.p.s. Etta Jo is hollering: “Go to people in the Mille Lacs area. a Missionary Priest, let me know in an for which payment is delinquent, as your District Meetings!” However, Father Dave Gallus, e-mail that he would not meet with defined in Chapter 55A. A listing of Hau, he nana epe kte, Mitakuyapi, a prominent member of not only Bahwahsung Merrill, his Lakota wife individuals having delinquent debts Vine T. Marks, Sr. Voices Of Unity In Mille Lacs but nor any of their Lakota/Ojibwe family to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate will As someone who has worked in also a prominent member of the Mille members. law enforcement in our community for Lacs Human Rights Organization There is going to be a “Voices of many years and as a former candidate, told me that these two organizations Unite In Mille Lacs” workshop this I want to encourage everyone in experienced law enforcement officer, need to be all inclusive and that he fall and Sue Lyback-Dahl e-mailed me Roberts County to support Gary a person who will serve all citizens would promote my Mille Lacs Lake to let me know that she would share Gaikowski in his bid to become our without prejudice, into the office of area Dakota/Lakota/Nakota rights my writings about racism against Greetings from Wahkon, a letter from Tiffany Eggenberg, next Sheriff. Roberts County Sheriff. inclusive campaign to change the the Dakota/Lakota/Nakota people Minnesota. I am spearheading a local, Acting Secretary for the Mendota Please vote for Gary in the fall Robert Fisher, SWO Tribal “Rum” River’s racist name. And in the Mille Lacs lake area with the national and international movement Mdewakanton Dakota Community. general election, and help put an member. Bahwahsung Merrill, a prominent workshop presenters. to revert the derogatory name of In the July 25 letter she let me know member of the Mille Lacs Band A booklet of mine about racism Minnesota’s “Rum” River back to its that the Tribal Council had a chance of Ojibwe who has a Lakota wife against the Dakota/Lakota/Nakota sacred Mdewakanton Dakota name to look over a couple of letters I had and eight Lakota/Ojibwe children, people in the Mille Lacs Lake area can (Wakan). And I am also spearheading sent the Tribal Council and that told me that he would like to go be found at: http://www.towahkon. a movement to change several other they decided to give their support with me to meet and talk with Rev. org/Dakotarights.html. Mitakuyapi: Ake de miye do. misleading their people, Minnesota geographic place names for the effort to change the name of Dave Gullas about this issue. And Sincerely, Thomas Dahlheimer, Ongege ekse okiciwastesni abusing their people’s that are offensive to American the “Rum” River to Wakan River. Bahwahsung also told me that some Director of Rum River Name madakab tka, he sicaya. rights, and looking Indians. And they also decided to give their of the members of his family would Change Organization, Inc. I’ve been reading a down at their people On July 25, 2006 I received support for “the movement to change be happy to speak to these Mille http://www.towahkon.org/. lot lately in some of our as if they had leprosy. newspapers from the Instead of helping past. Not just our Tribal our people, if seems paper, but other papers as that they try to fire as well. The one thing that many people, or cause as seems to be in the forefront many people to lose their of all the newspapers jobs as they can while Senator John Thune has “This COPS funding will strengthen “The public safety challenges is . . . Corruption. It they’re in office. They announced the Community Oriented tribal law enforcement’s efforts to faced by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe If you are looking for your first doesn’t matter if it’s are the most undisciplined Policing Services (COPS) program has prosecute criminals and ensure a safer make it vitally important that there job or a career change, the Oaks Hotel a large corporation, a and irresponsible people on this awarded a grant of $82,305 to the environment for all of the families on are a sufficient number of well- and Suites located at 3300 W. Russell small company, a family store, a reservation, they make big bucks Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe. the Yankton reservation.” trained law enforcement personnel Street in Sioux Falls is the place to be law enforcement agency, a political but they don’t have a bank account, “The public safety challenges Another of the COPS program on the reservation” said Thune. “This Tuesday, August 22nd, 10:00 a.m.- lobbyist, and even a family funeral. they have to have payroll deductions faced by the Flandreau Santee Sioux grants was awarded to the Oglala COPS funding will strengthen 4:00 p.m. There always seems to be some type to pay their rent, and probably their Tribe make it vitally important that Sioux Tribe. tribal law enforcement’s efforts to More than 60 businesses of corruption going on within those utility bills also. They don’t wave at there are a sufficient number of well- The Senator announced a prosecute criminals and ensure a safer throughout the state want to meet ranks. you when you meet them on the road, trained law enforcement personnel $400,000 COPS grant has been environment for all of the families on you. Come with your resume and I remember when Indian gaming they don’t greet you when they see on the reservation” said Thune. awarded to the Oglala Sioux Tribe. the Rosebud reservation. dress to interview. Admission is free. first started, much of the nation was you on the street or in the parking lot. “This COPS funding will strengthen “The public safety challenges Pine The COPS Office will make these For more information contact up in arms because gambling on the But with election time rolling around tribal law enforcement’s efforts to Ridge faces make it vitally important grant awards under the 2006 Tribal Dan Emanuele or Bryan Wheeler at reservations would invite organized very shortly all that will probably prosecute criminals and ensure a safer that there are a sufficient number Resources Grant Program. 605-361-5555. crime. Small towns, counties, and change. Now they’ll probably start environment for all of the families on of well-trained law enforcement “Together with state and local even township governments were shaking your hand every time they the Flandreau reservation.” personnel on the reservation” said authorities, we must work to find strictly against tribes building a see you, offer to buy you a meal, etc. Senator Thune also announced a Thune. “This COPS funding will a long-term solution to the public Inconvenient casino in their locale. That reminds me to bring up similar COPS program grant award of strengthen tribal law enforcement’s safety situation throughout Indian But now that the casinos have another very selfish and self-serving $62,325 to the Yankton Sioux Tribe. efforts to prosecute criminals and Country.” been there for a few years, they move made by the Council. On July “The public safety challenges ensure a safer environment for all The COPS Office will make the Looking for a copy are suddenly referred to as “our 12, 2006, Council’s motion No. faced by the Yankton Sioux Tribe of the families on the Pine Ridge grant awards under the 2006 Tribal casino” by all the small towns and 28, says that they will “concur with make it vitally important that there reservation. Resources Grant Program. The county residents, and the majority Tribal Vice-Chairman Scott German’s are a sufficient number of well- Finally, Senator Thune announced purpose of these grants is to improve of the Sota of the populace from these small recommendation that for this election trained law enforcement personnel a COPS grant of $225,038 has been the law enforcement infrastructure of communities make their living from cycle only, that any outstanding travel on the reservation” said Thune. awarded to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Tribal police agencies. working in these casinos. They seem will not be a disqualifying offense.” the Yankton Tribe in identifying each week? to be happy about them now. There is a former Chairman and three and capitalizing on their economic Organized crime? They didn’t others that are on the Council today, $42,443 Economic strengths and potential to create jobs invite any organized crime. No need that are hoping to run for the Executive and generate revenue for the Tribe. Subscribe Now to, we organized our own! Maybe I committee positions. There are also Development Investment Economic development is essential shouldn’t use the term “we” because three others who are vying for their to boosting the quality of life and then that would involve all of the respective Districts Council positions. for Yankton Sioux Tribe & Receive Your Copy Senator John Thune has “I’m pleased to see the Commerce productivity of a community.” Oyate, and the majority of the Oyate How many of these people owe the announced the U.S. Department of Department has approved the This $42,443 EDA are of the same opinion that I have Tribe for outstanding/delinquent Commerce has approved the Yankton Yankton Sioux Tribe’s application for investment supports the continued concerning corruption. I don’t care travel? I believe that travel policy Every Week Sioux Tribe’s application for an an investment to strengthen economic implementation of the tribe’s which Indian newspaper you pick states that all monies received from Economic Development Assistance development on the reservation,” economic development planning up, you will read about some corrupt the Tribe for travel is to be considered (EDA) investment of $42,443. Thune said. “This funding will assist program. tribal councilperson or persons, a loan! Loan, usually means that you In the Mail! Sota Iya Ye Yapi - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 - #32 - Section Two

(Editor’s note: Thanks to SWO Health She worked at Wahpeton Indian School (now Coordinator Sara DeCoteau for this news report Circle of Nations) from 1978-1987, then moved Ed Williams is pictured with his family members, from left: Lacijay RedWing and photos.) back to the Lake Traverse Reservation and worked (granddaughter), Lisa RedWing (daughter), Yvonne Williams (wife), Sidney Members of the Old Agency District were at the Tekakwitha Alcohol Treatment Center, then Williams (grandson), Louis Williams (son), Busy Williams (granddaughter), Ed honored for living and promoting healthy lifestyles the ARC Treatment Center. Williams (award recipient), Karen Williams (daughter), Jurae Williams ( great at the Tribal Council Chambers on August 2, 2006. Brenda is now working at Head Start as a bus granddaughter), Emma Williams (great granddaughter), Monique White (great Plaques were presented in behalf of the District, monitor and teacher’s aide. granddaughter), and Gail Williams (daughter). Tribal Council, and Human Services Board by She also serves on the SWO Reservation Tribal Secretary Michael E. Peters. Election Board, having already served for about 16 Brenda Solberg is Those honored were: adults – Ed Williams and years. pictured with family and Brenda Solberg; youth – Cherrelle Goodsell and Brenda lives a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle, friends, from left: Leslie JaeShaun Jenny Renville. and is raising her four grandchildren – in high LaFontaine (District Edward Robert Williams, Jr. school and junior high – to also do so. Old Agency District She is known for her honesty. Secretary), Carole Adult Member Brenda is a person who loves and has compassion Adams (Human Services Edward is the son of Kaziah Flute and Edward for others. Board representative), Williams, Sr. He is the youngest of 13 brothers and Cherrelle Goodsell Brenda Solberg (award sisters (Barkers and Williams). He was raised in the Old Agency District recipient), Monique White Old Agency area. He attended Flandreau Indian Youth Member (grandniece), and Emma School and graduated in 1951. Cherrelle, Sisseton, is the daughter of Patricia Williams (grandniece). After graduation he entered the LaFontaine and Todd Goodsell. Her grandparents U.S. Army in September 1953. He are Clifford and Leslie LaFontaine. served 20 years in various bases, She is an accomplished athlete, active in Cherrelle Goodsell is pictured Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, Ft. gymnastics, cross country, track, and basketball. with family, from left: Leslie Leonard Wood, Missouri, Ft. Carson, Cherrelle encourages her friends to stay alcohol- LaFontaine (grandmother), Colorado, Fort Knox, Kentucky, and drug-free. She does not “hang around” with Cherrelle Goodsell (award South Carolina, Okinawa, Japan, and people that smoke or drink. recipient), Patricia LaFontaine Germany. Ed retired in 1973 as a SSG and JaeShaun Jenny Renville (mother), Jason LaFontaine then returned with his family to Sisseton. Old Agency District (uncle), and in the front row He married in December of 1965 to Youth Member her cousins Dante and Julian Yvonne Wanna. Ed and Yvonne have two JaeShaun, Sisseton, is the daughter of Gladys LaFontaine. children, Mona and Louis Williams, and Renville. She has three older sisters and one younger Ed adopted (Yvonne’s) four children – Lisa brother. RedWing, Gail Williams, Bobby Williams, She is a student of Tiospa Zina Tribal School, and Karen Williams, and one step-daughter where she will be a junior this fall. Lola Wanna. Ed and Yvonne have 28 JaeShaun is on the A Honor Roll, doesn’t drink grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. or smoke or do drugs. After retiring he has served in many She is involved in basketball, is a jingle dress positions, such as CHR, clerk at IHS, Tribal dancer, has a drivers license, and helps care for her JaeShaun Jenny Renville Property and Supply, bus driver for ESDS, nieces and nephews. is pictured with family SWO Head Start and TZTS, SWC Dakota JaeShaun attends school regularly unless she members, from left: her Language Program, and currently helps is ill. She is a positive role model for kids in her Yvonne with her café and catering service. age group, by abstaining from drinking alcohol and mother, Gladys Renville; He was also an Old Agency District doing drugs and smoking cigarettes – even when JaeShaun Renville (award Councilman during the 1980s. there is peer pressure on her to do so. recipient); sisters Linda He currently is retired and enjoys working She is very involved in traditional cultural Shepherd, Jamie Renville, with the Vietnam Veteran color guard, playing activities. and Lorrena Alameda; bingo and the machines, working with the Dakota ***** brother James Alameda Jr., Language Program, and helping Yvonne with the There was an honor song for recipients of the nephew Isaac Renville, and café. He enjoys softball, basketball, bowling, and awards. niece Shelby Morales. golf. He is an excellent player and coach. This session is one in a series of ongoing Ed has been sober since September 1997. He monthly presentations that recognize the many quit smoking in 1995. individuals on the Lake Traverse Reservation that live and promote healthy lifestyles. This activity is Congratulations from a step in implementing Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate U.S. Congresswoman Health Plan Strategic Issue A. To support and Herseth – promote healthy lifestyle choices, STRATEGY 1: The following letter, dated August 1, 2006, is Provide positive examples to the community by addressed to Ed Williams and concerns the healthy recognizing people from the Districts for living and lifestyles award presentation: promoting healthy lifestyles. Dear Ed: The Human Services Board selected these Congratulations on being honored by the individuals because the District recognizes that Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Council with the “Healthy they demonstrate the following healthy lifestyle Lifestyle” award. Your choice to lead a wholesome, qualities: well-balanced life is most inspiring. *“Well-balanced” (living and promoting a Again, congratulations, Ed, and thank you for lifestyle that is healthy in body, mind and spirit). being a wonderful role model for others. *Abstinence from alcohol, habitual use of Sincerely, Stephanie Herseth. tobacco (cigarettes, chew), illegal (non-prescription) Brenda Solberg drugs, and all other addictive substances. Old Agency District *Caring, empathetic, and has respect for Adult Member others. Brenda Solberg, Sisseton, has two children, five *Well respected in the community. grandchildren, and her career is in child care.

By Denise Kranhold Sampson DuMarce and Denise Rodlund have recently completed the Job Readiness class and under the Employment and Training Program they will receive a $300 incentive. Sampson will be attending college in North Dakota and Denise is seeking employment. Way to go guys, good job! Kathryn Redday has just completed the Basic Computers class under the ET Demo program she will receive a $300 incentive. Currently she has registered and began classes for Job Readiness. Way to go, good job, Kathryn. Denice Rodlund. Sampson DuMarce. Page 14 “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006

These photos, submitted by Francis Crawford, show the family dancers and other SWO Tribal members participating in the Ft. Totten Pow Wow.

Duane “Doc” Wanna takes part in the veterans honor guard at the Fort Totten Pow Wow.

Sonny Bellonger during grand S-W Vietnam Veterans Princess entry. Shantal Flute.

Colby is captured by the camera during a dance exhibition.

“Doc” Wanna has the honor of picking up a dropped feather.

Danny Seaboy, MC at Fort Totten Days.

Colby, Maycee, Sherissa Crawford. Emmett Eastman dances in the grand entry.

Bonnie Bellonger in the grand entry.

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As you can see, the differences between the Prior Appropriation and Riparian Doctrine concepts have the potential to raise the important question of who gets water and when between the Red River Basin’s jurisdictions, should our water supplies run short. During past droughts, such as the one that afflicted this region in the late 1980s, all four jurisdictions found ways In the Red River Basin, where on the Prior Appropriation Doctrine. to cooperate and work together to there are three states (North Dakota, Very simply, prior appropriation can ensure that there was enough water Minnesota, and South Dakota), and be summed up by the phrase – first in to go around. Recognizing that this one province (Manitoba), allocating our time, first in right. What this means, issue still exists today, and even to water resources, it is understandable is that the first person, company, or a greater degree with more people that we can expect potential problems community etc, to get permitted for living here than ever, the Red River to arise, particularly during times of a beneficial use of water, has priority Basin Commission has encouraged extreme drought. And, as the current over others that are awarded permits and facilitated dialogue between summer continues to bring with it after them, or later in time. For Manitoba, Minnesota, North Dakota, one of the more severe droughts that example, if there were two irrigators and South Dakota, to proactively All friends and family are invited to attend a memorial dinner and giveaway in the Great Plains has seen in decades, drawing water out of a stream, one address these potential conflicts, memory of our precious angel, Tehya Carlson. disputes among the Red River who received a permit in 1940 and the before they arise. Christian and Barbara Baldwin Basin’s jurisdictions over allocation other in 1960; the irrigator with the Until the next Ripple Effect, John and Dani Two Stars of increasingly scarce water resources permit from 1960 would be required The Red River Basin Commission Dawn Price may begin to arise sooner than later. to stop pumping if the normal flow of (RRBC). To understand why potential the stream was not sufficient enough The RRBC is a grassroots of the Department were giving no- bid need to be marked up and personally billion. This is $411 million above the conflicts over water allocation may to provide enough water to the 1940- organization that is a chartered contracts to their cronies and friends. shepherded through Congress by last year’s funding level. occur, and to impress upon the basin’s dated permit holder. not-for-profit corporation under So it is no surprise they don’t want a Chairman McCain immediately *The Small Business residents the importance of cooperation In Minnesota, a very different the provisions of Manitoba, North settlement that will necessarily shut after the August recess. I and our Administration (SBA) would receive among the various jurisdictions, one means of allocating water is Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota down the little cottage industry they lawyers will continue to work with $639 million. This is $188 million must first understand the differences recognized, called the Riparian law. Our offices in Moorhead, MN have created. the Committee on Indian Affairs to more than last year. Johnson mentions that exist in how our water resources Doctrine. Under this legal framework, and Winnipeg, MB can be reached at I continue to support and look accomplish this task. the benefits of this program in his are allocated. only landowners with water flowing 218-291-0422 and 204-982-7254, to the leadership of Senator McCain. Senator McCain has personally Hometown Prosperity Plan. Manitoba, North Dakota, and through, or adjacent to their own or you can check out our website at He can make the difference. If he given his word to me that he will The Commerce, Justice, and South Dakota all allocate water based property, and that put the water to www.redriverbasincommission.org. truly wants a resolution and uses his do all he can to ensure a fair bill is Science Appropriations bill now moves political power to get one, he can do enacted. His staff has informed us to the full Senate for its consideration, Congress has twice acted to provide so. But time is running very short. that Senator McCain believes that following approval last week by the some compensation to mitigate the He -- along with others like Senator what is fair is at least $8 billion. We Senate Appropriations Committee. loss of each of these tribes. There Conrad Burns, R-Montana, and are confident he will keep his word to is still more that needs to be done. Dorgan must take the necessary steps the 500,000 individual Indians who While we can never erase the damage to ensure that justice so long denied are depending on him. that has been done to the tribes is delayed no further. This bill will and tribal members of the Missouri River, these bills go a long way to helping Lower Brule, Crow Creek, and Cheyenne River recover from the harm inflicted over 40 years ago,” Dakotah Pride Center is now said Senator Johnson, a member of U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D- child pornography sites to authorities. holding NA meetings on Mondays. WASHINGTON, DC—The for the taking of lands along the the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. SD), a member of the powerful Senate The bill also mandates warning labels The meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Senate Indian Affairs Committee Missouri River by the United States “I’m pleased to see the Indian Appropriations Committee, has for sexually explicit websites and in the Outreach Center (former elderly has approved two bills authored by for the Pick Sloan project. Affairs Committee has approved both announced funding levels approved by creates stiff punishment for people complex, Rehab Village) Conference Senators Tim Johnson and John Thune S. 1535, the Cheyenne River bills to fairly compensate the Lower the Senate Appropriations Committee who use deceptive website devices to Room. that would provide compensation Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Brule, Crow Creek and Cheyenne for the coming year’s Commerce- lure children to explicit websites. The meetings are open to to South Dakota tribes and tribal Amendments Act of 2005, was River Sioux Tribes for land that was Justice-Science (CJS) funding bill. *The Community Oriented everyone. members of the Missouri River that introduced by Senator Johnson either taken or damaged during the Among the funding Johnson secured Policing Services (COPS) Program have suffered land loss or damages as with Senator Thune as an original construction of dams on the Missouri is a $500,000 earmark for the creation would receive $537.6 million. Last a result of the Pick Sloan projects on co-sponsor and would accelerate River,” Senator Thune said. “Today’s of the High Plains Center for Product year it received $457.4 million. The the Missouri River. compensation to members of the committee approval takes us one Innovation, Commercialization, and President had proposed to slash the S. 374, the Tribal Compensation Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe for step closer to ensuring this overdue Support (Hi-PICS) at the School of program’s funding to a level of $102 Act, was introduced by Senator damage resulting from the Oahe compensation for these tribes, which Mines and Technology in Rapid City. million in his budget proposal. Thune with Senator Johnson as an Dam and Reservoir Project. will serve as an important investment “Congress must invest resources *$85 million to State and local original co-sponsor and would provide “No amount of compensation for future economic development on in activities proven to help citizens law enforcement programs to combat additional compensation to the Lower could ever fully account for everything these reservations.” and communities grow, like the methamphetamine production and Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes that these tribes lost, however, ones operated by the Economic distribution, to target drug “hot Development Administration and spots” and to remove and dispose of the Small Business Administration.” hazardous materials at clandestine Johnson said. “These programs, methamphetamine labs. including the funding earmarked *$55 million for a new national for Hi-PICS, are a great example of initiative to provide grants to the ‘investment in the public good’ States and local governments to It is unfortunate that the Bush wanted the month of August to work for a prompt and fair resolution, while I’m trying to promote as part of my locate, arrest, and prosecute sexual Administration refuses to endorse out issues they had with the proposed also noting that “Interior’s deplorable Hometown Prosperity Plan.” Among predators. Johnson’s efforts to the efforts of Senate Indian Affairs settlement act. record deserves condemnation in the projects and programs funded in safeguard children from sexual Chairman John McCain, R-Arizona, No one in Indian Country the strongest terms. Words like the coming year’s CJS appropriations predators include supporting a bill to and Vice Chairman Bryon Dorgan, believes the Administration actually ‘ignominious” and “incompeten[t]’... bill: create a national amber alert system D-North Dakota, to reach a fair and needs any more time to consider this and ‘malfeasance’ and ‘recalcitrance’ *$500,000 for the creation of and the bill that created a national expeditious settlement of the Cobell resolution. Nor is there any reason are fair and well-supported by the the High Plains Center for Product sex-offender registration database litigation. to believe that the Administration is record.” Innovation, Commercialization, and accessible online. Although the Administration more serious now, given their record Delay is business as usual for the Support (Hi-PICS) at the School of *The Economic Development has had more than a year to evaluate of resistance, irrespective of what they Interior Department. Its bureaucrats Mines and Technology in Rapid City. Administration, (EDA), which is S.1489 -- a bill that would, among say. There is nothing new here in the and their friends continue to make The center will pair engineering and within the Department of Commerce, other things, resolve the Cobell case - Bush administration’s attitude. money as long as they can stall this science students with industry partners would receive $280.4 million. This is - Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne The government has case in court. In fact, the Interior’s to create, develop, and support the same last year’s enacted funding and Attorney General Alberto never negotiated in good faith, own Inspector General just last innovative economic development in level. Johnson cheered the program Gonzalez at the 11th hour asked the notwithstanding court orders or week released a report condemning South Dakota and the region. as a crucial way to encourage senators not to mark-up of the bill as congressional directive. And we the granting of over $100 million of *Cracks down on Child development in rural America. Inconvenient scheduled this morning. They based would note that the Court of Appeals accounting work associated with the Pornography by increasing fines on *The National Science this request on the grounds that they just this past month stressed the need Cobell case. 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Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Gerald German, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 34: 12 for: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 41: 12 for: Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Absent From Vote: Kevin Roberts (3). 1 Not Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Tuesday, July 11, 2004, 10:00 AM MOTION PASSED. Voting: Tribal Chairman. Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers MOTION PASSED. Tribal Chairman. Tribal Chairman. MOTION NO. 10: made by Kevin Roberts, RESOLUTION No. 06-053 MOTION PASSED. MOTION PASSED. DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: second by Karen White, question by Barb BIG COULEE: Gerald German, Sr. Jens, to approve Duane His Law as the MOTION NO. 26: made by Gerald German, Sr., MOTION NO. 35: made by Ronald DuMarce, Old Agency District Minutes for meeting held ENEMY SWIM: Kevin Roberts Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Representative second by Nicky Crawford, question by Barb second by Gerald German, Sr., question by July 6, 2006. HEIPA/VEBLEN: Karen White for the Dakota Nation Housing Development Jens, to refer the proposed amendment which Nicky Crawford, to approve the Human Service Approve adult membership for Alicia Johnson, LAKE TRAVERSE: Ronald DuMarce Corporation as requested by Director Leroy refers to vandalism, 1160 Property Damaged in Board Report as presented by Chairperson Tiffani Crawford. William Kampeska, Anna LONG HOLLOW: Barb Jens Quinn, Jr. Committing Offense to the Judicial Committee Lorraine German; Board Members Carole Olson, Eammon Barse. Terry Kirk and Misty OLD AGENCY: Edwin “Nicky” Crawford WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 10: 13 for: as presented by Tribal Secretary Michael Peters. Adams, Doris Burshiem, Geraldine Lock, Lisa Farmer. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 26: 9 for: Redwing and Health Administrator Sara Approve youth membership for Cleveland DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); Barb presented by Jerry Flute. Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Gerald German, DeCoteau. Seaboy and Destry Owen. BUFFALO LAKE: Myron Williams (Travel) Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 2 WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 19: 12 for: Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 35: 12 for: Abstained: Ronald DuMarce (2). 0 Absent From Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); MOTION NO. 42: made by Ronald DuMarce, TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); Absent From Vote: Kevin Roberts (3). 1 Not Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); second by Gerald German, Sr., question by Jerry Flute, Tribal Secretary Michael Peters. MOTION PASSED. Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 2 Abstained: Ronald Voting: Tribal Chairman. Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Kevin Roberts, for the Tribal Vice-Chairman DuMarce (2). 1 Absent From Vote: Tribal MOTION PASSED. Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Office to get approval from a bank to establish TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Vice- MOTION NO. 11: made by Nicky Crawford, Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Tribal Chairman. a Line-of-Credit to address the six Districts on Chairman Scott German second by Karen White, question by Kevin MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 27: made by Ronald DuMarce, MOTION PASSED. their Elderly and Youth monies. Roberts, to approve the Sisseton-Wahpeton second by Gerald German, question by Nicky WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 42: 9 for: CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman Jerry Flute Housing Authority Report as presented MOTION NO. 20: made by Kevin Roberts, second Crawford, to approve the Tribal Secretary MOTION NO. 36: made by Nicky Crawford, Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Gerald German, called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM with by Director Leroy Quinn, Jr., Home Buyers by Karen White, question by Ronald DuMarce, Report as presented by Michael Peters. second by Gerald German, Sr., question by Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal two (2) Executives and six (6) Council members Coordinator Dusty Kirk, Robert Starr and to reimburse the fifteen (15) Tribal Members WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 27: 8 for: Ronald DuMarce, to refer the request from Secretary (1). 3 Opposed: Kevin Roberts (3). 0 from seven (7) districts answering Roll Call. Housing Board Members Duane His Law and the $300.00 concession stand fee, they will be Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Gerald German, the Tribal Elderly Affairs Program for the trip Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Opening Prayer for the Heipa District said by Gerald Heminger, Jr. required to show proof with their receipt to the Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 to Okalahoma to the Tribal Council Budget Tribal Chairman. Nicky Crawford. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 11: 15 for: Tribal Chairman Office. Opposed. 1 Abstained: Tribal Secretary (1). Committee with the understanding that MOTION PASSED. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 20: 14 for: 3 Absent From Vote: Kevin Roberts (3). 1 Not Director Bonnie Thompson will provide a list MOTION NO. 1: made by Nicky Crawford, Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Voting: Tribal Chairman. of names of the elderly going on this trip and MOTION NO. 43: made by Kevin Roberts, second second by Gerald German, Sr. question by Barb Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce MOTION PASSED. their districts. by Barb Jens, question by Nicky Crawford, to Jens, to approve the Regular Tribal Council (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From (2); Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 36: 11 for: approve the District Chairman’s Association Minutes for the meeting held on June 6, 2006. Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote: Tribal MOTION NO. 28: made by Nicky Crawford, Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Report as presented by Terri Larsen and WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 1: 15 for: MOTION PASSED. Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. second by Ronald DuMarce, question by (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce Virginia Max. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); MOTION PASSED. Gerald German, Sr., to concur with Tribal Vic- (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 43: 12 for: Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); MOTION NO. 12: made by Gerald German, Sr., Chairman Scott German’s recommendation Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary second by Nicky Crawford, question by Karen MOTION NO. 21: made by Ronald DuMarce, that for this election cycle only, that any Voting: Tribal Chairman. Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From White, to approve Executive Resolution 06-13 second by Kevin Roberts, question by Nicky outstanding travel will not be a disqualifying MOTION PASSED. Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Indian Reservation Road Inventory Updates as Crawford, to authorize Dakota Nation Gaming offense. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: MOTION PASSED. presented by Chairman Jerry Flute. Enterprise to sublease billboards per request as WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 28: 12 for: MOTION NO. 37: made by Kevin Roberts, second Tribal Chairman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 12: 12 for: presented by Corporate Executive Officer Travis Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); by Gerald German, Sr., question by Ronald MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 2: made by Kevin Roberts, second Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Carrico. Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); DuMarce, to acknowledge receipt of the Enemy by Karen White, question by Nicky Crawford, (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 21: 14 for: Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Swim District Minutes for the meeting held on MOTION NO. 44: made by Ronald DuMarce, to approve the Regular Tribal Council Minutes Barb Jens (2); 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: June 28, 2006. second by Barb Jens, question by Nicky for the meeting held on June 7, 2006. Absent From Vote: Ronald DuMarce (2); Tribal (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce Tribal Chairman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 37: 12 for: Crawford, to approve the Concept of the WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 2: 15 for: Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. (2); Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. MOTION PASSED. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Program Improvement and Accountability Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote: ; Tribal Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Manual with Sections 2, 3, and 5 are first Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION 06-13 Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION NO. 29: made by Kevin Roberts, second Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 priorities as requested by Research Specialist Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary MOTION PASSED. by Ronald DuMarce, question by Barb Jens, to Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Garryl Rousseau... (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From MOTION NO. 13: made by Nicky Crawford, concur with Reservation Planning Commission Tribal Chairman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 44: 12 for: Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. second by Karen White, question by Gerald MOTION NO. 22: made by Kevin Roberts, second Minutes of May 12, 2006, Motion No. 1: For the MOTION PASSED. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); MOTION PASSED. German, Sr., to approve Executive Resolution by Karen White, question by Nicky Crawford, Long Hollow District to turn the Use Permit for Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); 06-14 Perry Mahpiyasna Williams, Homesite to adjourn. the Long Hollow Swifty Lube over to Dakota Enemy Swim District Minutes for meeting held Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. MOTION NO. 3: made by Gerald German, Sr., Lease as presented by Chairman Jerry Flute. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 22: 14 for: Nation Gaming Enterprise (DNGE). June 28, 2006. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: second by Nicky Crawford, question by Karen WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 13: 12 for: Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 29: 12 for: Approve membership for April Jackson, Tribal Chairman. White, to approve Regular Tribal Council Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Charlianna Robertson and Brandon Roberts MOTION PASSED. Legislative Day Minutes for the meeting held Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); Barb (2); Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); and pay $125.00 if eligible. on June 8, 2006. Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 Absent 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote: ; Tribal Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 To have honoring for Woodrow Keeble at MOTION NO. 45: made by Ronald DuMarce, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 3: 15 for: From Vote: Ronald DuMarce (2); Tribal Secretary Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Enemy Swim District. second Nicky Crawford, question by Gerald Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Tribal Chairman. To start removal proceeding on Tribal German, Sr., to approve Planning Department’s Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); MOTION PASSED. MEETING ADJOURNED 4:25 PM. MOTION PASSED. Chairman Jerry flute for violation of duties, recommendation to approve the Sisseton- Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary EXECUTIVE RESOLUTION 06-14 salary increase and conflict of interest. Wahpeton District Grants for Economic (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Respectfully Submitted, ______MOTION NO. 30: made by Kevin Roberts, second Development: eligibility criteria, approval Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION NO. 14: made by Nicky Crawford, ______by Gerald German, Sr., question by Nicky MOTION NO. 38: made by Kevin Roberts, second process and deadline dates. MOTION PASSED. second by Karen White, question by Barb Jens, Delores Larson, Recording Secretary Crawford, to concur with Reservation Planning by Nicky Crawford, question by Barb Jens, Action Item: Planning Director to send memo’s to authorize a $1,500.00 contribution to the Commission Minutes of May 12, 2006, to to acknowledge receipt of the Buffalo Lake to all Districts informing them of all required MOTION NO. 4: made by Nicky Crawford, Bear Butte campers to be used for food and REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING request a billboard for Dakota Nation Art Store District Minutes for the meeting held on July documents for reporting and audits for their second by Ronal DuMarce, question by Karen water. Wednesday, July 12, 2006, 10:00 AM to be positioned in sec. 24 of Tribal land and for 5, 2006. economic development projects. White, to approve the Special Tribal Council WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 14: 13 for: TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers Liz Anderson to work on the ordinances and WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 38: 12 for: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 45: 11 for: Minutes for the meeting held on June 9, 2006 Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford zoning. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 4: 15 for: (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 30: 12 for: Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. BIG COULEE: Gerald German, Sr. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); 0 Abstained. 2 Absent From Vote: Ronald ENEMY SWIM: Kevin Roberts (10:44) Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary DuMarce (2). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. LAKE TRAVERSE: Ronald DuMarce Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Tribal Chairman. Voting: Tribal Chairman. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From MOTION PASSED. LONG HOLLOW: Barb Jens Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: MOTION PASSED. MOTION PASSED. Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. OLD AGENCY: Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 15: made by Karen White, second MOTION PASSED. Buffalo Lake District Minutes for meeting held MOTION NO. 46: made by Kevin Roberts, second by Barb Jens, question by Kevin Roberts, to DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: July 5, 2006. by Gerald German, Sr., question by Nicky MOTION NO. 5: made by Ronald DuMarce, authorize the Tribal Chairman Office to get the BUFFALO LAKE: Myron Williams (Travel) MOTION NO. 31: made by Kevin Roberts, To advertise the Cultural Historic Preservation Crawford, to authorize the Tribal Planning and second by Barb Jens, question by Gerald Compact Self-Governance 638 Study completed HEIPA/VEBLEN: Karen White (Sick Leave) second by Gerald German, Sr., question by Advisory Board. Economic Development Department to prepare German, Sr., to approve, with corrections, the within sixty (60) days and get all information Barb Jens, to approve the Reservation Planning The Dakota Magic Incentive Program be based and submit the FY-2007 Economic Development Special Tribal Council Minutes for the meeting back to the Districts, also to ask Josephine TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman Commission Minutes for the meetings held on on length of service, not based on salary. Administration application in the amount of held on June 13, 2006. Monteau if she will be available to help Jerry Flute, Secretary Michael Peters. May 12 and June 21, 2006. Approve adult membership for Alana DuMarce. $40,000.00. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 5: 12 for: Michael Simon. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 31: 11 for: Start petition for Buffalo Lake District WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 46: 11 for: Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Gerald German, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 15: 12 for: TRIBAL EXECUTIVES ABSENT: Tribal Vice- Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford amendment. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Karen White (3); Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Chairman Scott German. (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 3 Opposed: Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); Barb (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 MOTION NO. 39: made by Ronald DuMarce, (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Kevin Roberts (3). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 Absent CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman Jerry Flute Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not second by Barb Jens, question by Nicky Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. From Vote: Ronald DuMarce (2); Tribal Secretary called the meeting to order at 10:15 AM Voting: Tribal Chairman. Crawford, to acknowledge receipt of the Lake Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. with two (2) Executives and four (4) Council MOTION PASSED. Traverse District Minutes for the meeting held MOTION PASSED. MOTION PASSED. members from seven (7) districts answering on June 29, 2006. MOTION NO. 6: made by Gerald German, Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Heipa District MOTION NO. 32 made by Kevin Roberts, second WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 39: 12 for: MOTION NO. 47: made by Kevin Roberts, second Sr., second by Barb Jens, question by Nicky MOTION NO. 16: made by Kevin Roberts, second said by Nicky Crawford. by Gerald German, Sr., question by Ronald Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); by Barb Jens, question by Gerald German, Crawford, to approve the Special Tribal Council by Karen White, question by Barb Jens, to go DuMarce, to concur with recommendation No. Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Sr., to approve the Tribal Planning Section 7 Minutes for the meeting held on June 16, 2006. into Executive Session at 2:20 PM regarding MOTION NO. 23: made by Nicky Crawford, 1 on Recommendations to Tribal Council from Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Revenue Report for the month of June 2006. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 6: 15 for: Council legal issues. second by Gerald German, Sr., question Tribal Planning to appoint Dianne Desrosiers 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 47: 11 for: Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 16: 12 for: by Ronald DuMarce, to approve the draft as the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. Tribal Chairman. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); resolution Notification of Child Custody WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 32: 12 for: MOTION PASSED. (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); Barb Proceedings and the Tribe designates Evelyn Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 Absent Pilcher as the Tribal for notification purposes Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Lake Traverse District Minutes for meeting held Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. From Vote: Ronald DuMarce (2); Tribal Secretary as presented by Tribal Chairman Jerry Flute. Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 June 29, 2006. Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 23: 9 for: Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Appoint Wanda Thompson to the Human MOTION PASSED. MOTION PASSED. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Tribal Chairman. Service Board MOTION NO. 7: made by Kevin Roberts, second Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); MOTION PASSED. Appoint Ray Wilson to the Constitution MOTION NO. 48: made by Ronald DuMarce, by Ronald DuMarce, question by Barb Jens, to MOTION NO. 17: made by Kevin Roberts, second Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Revision Committee. second by Gerald German, Sr., question by approve the Special Tribal Council Minutes for by Gerald German, Sr., question by Nicky Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: MOTION NO. 33: made by Ronald DuMarce, Approve membership for Shawna Rae White Nicky Crawford, in resolution form, to approve the meeting held on June 27, 2006. Crawford, to come out of Executive Session at Tribal Chairman. second by Barb Jens, question by Kevin Roberts, and Tyler Shepherd. the enrollment of ten applicants as listed in WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 7: 15 for: 3:50 PM. MOTION PASSED. to approve the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate COLA Get our Elderly/Youth monies. Exhibit A and presented by Enrollment Clerk Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 17: 14 for: RESOLUTION No. 06-051 at 4.1% and when the new federal rate is Zelma Flute. Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford approved, adjustments will be made. MOTION NO. 40: made by Gerald German, Sr., Adams, Kendall Anthony Gillette, Johna Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce MOTION NO. 24: made by Ronald DuMarce, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 33: 12 for: second by Barb Jens, question by Kevin Roberts, Claudine (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From (2); Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. second by Gerald German, Sr., question by Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); to acknowledge receipt of the Long Hollow Guerrero, Isabella Gabrielle Neilan, Ronald Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote: ; Tribal Barb Jens, to approve the draft resolution Fire Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); District Minutes for the meeting held on July Eric, Jr. MOTION PASSED. Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Hall and Roads Garage Application which Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 6, 2006. Pearson, Amy Nicole Pearson, Daniel Ray MOTION PASSED. will assign this project to Sisseton-Wahpeton Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 40: 12 for: Sierra, Storm Michael St. John, Edward Jay MOTION NO. 8: made by Karen White, second Oyate Construction Management as the Tribal Chairman. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Twilling, Bryan Alex, Jr. Twilling, Brice by Kevin Roberts, question by Nicky Crawford, MOTION NO. 18: made by Kevin Roberts, second administrative point of contact as presented MOTION PASSED. Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Henry-Wayne to approve the 1st Day General Council by Gerald German, Sr., question by Ronald by Tribal Chairman Jerry Flute. Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 48: 11 for: Minutes for the meeting held on June 29, 2006. DuMarce, for Tribal Council to cooperate WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 24: 9 for: Healthy Lifestyle Awards were for the Lake 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 8: 15 for: with Federal Bureau of Investigator (FBI) Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Gerald German, Traverse District and Long Hollow District. Tribal Chairman. (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Matt Burdge with their investigation on Co- Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal For the Lake Traverse District Adult MOTION PASSED. (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); mingling of Federal Money and to have Greg Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 award was Winfield Thompson Jr., and Ashley Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary Bendit, Tammie DuMarce and Tribal Vice- Absent From Vote: Kevin Roberts (3). 1 Not DuMarce was the Youth. For the Long Hollow Long Hollow District Minutes for meeting held Voting: Tribal Chairman. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Chairman Scott German cooperate with the Voting: Tribal Chairman. District, Jackie Grant was the Adult Award and July 6, 2006. MOTION PASSED. Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. FBI. MOTION PASSED. Jerrilyn Rousseau was the Youth Award. 1. Accept adult membership for Felix Renville RESOLUTION No. 06-055 MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 18: 14 for: RESOLUNTION No. 06-052 Honor song was by the Dakota III, Renee Pownell, Raylene Ramos, Alexis Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Nation Drum Group. Redday-DuMarce and Donna Dillard. MOTION NO. 49: made by Ronald DuMarce, MOTION NO. 9: made by Karen White, second (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce MOTION NO. 25: made by Nicky Crawford, 2. Accept new membership for Christa L. second by Barb Jens, question by Nicky by Kevin Roberts, question by Barb Jens, to (2); Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. second by Ronald DuMarce, question by Gerald MOTION NO. 34: made by Ronald DuMarce, White, Matthew C. DuMarce, Preston H. Locke, Crawford, in resolution form, to approve the approve the 2nd Day General Council Minutes 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote: ; Tribal German, Sr., to approve the draft resolution second by Nicky Crawford, question by Kevin Seeley N. Rudolph and Jonathan D. Hernandez. enrollment of twelve applicants as listed in for the meeting held on June 30, 2006. Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Land Consolidation Authorization which Roberts, to concur with Human Service Board 3. To relinquish Amber Hopkins because she is Exhibit B and presented by Enrollment Clerk WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 9: 15 for: MOTION PASSED. authorizes the Tribal Chairman to enter into Minutes for the meeting held on July 12, already enrolled with Old Agency. Zelma Flute. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); a written agreement with the Bureau of 2006, No. 10: That Lisa RedWing represent Brant, Angel Elizabeth Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); MOTION NO. 19: made by Kevin Roberts, Indian Affairs, U. S. Department of Interior, the Human Services Board at the Suicide MOTION NO. 41: made by Nicky Crawford, Brant, Shannda Marie Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary second by Barb Jens, question by Karen White, to formalize participation in the Indian Land Prevention Conference at Rapid City, SD, on second by Barb Jens, question by Gerald Crawford-Cesar, Roselyn Yhaira JC (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From to approve the Tribal Chairman Report as Consolidation Program as presented by Tribal July 26-27, 2006, and that travel funds be paid German, Sr., to acknowledge receipt of the Old Fuentes, Roylyn Gilbert, Jr. Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Page 17 Hayes, Lynette Iris Locke, Use a portion of the one million dollars for Mdewakanton Tribe for consideration of a WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 71: 11 For: DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Secretary (1). WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 84: 14 For: Samantha Jean emergency care and 6 to 10 bed hospital to grant in the amount of one million dollars, as Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 Absent From Vote: Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen Max, Reese Anna Rene’ be attached to the existing new health care presented by Tribal Chairman Jerry Flute. Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Myron Williams (1). 1 White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Rodlund, Jeni Leigh facility. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 63: 13 For: Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 1 Abstained: Tribal Not Voting: Tribal Vice-Chairman. Myron Williams (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). Strong, D’Lena Arielle ` West, Request Heipa District be in the first year to Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Vice-Chairman (1). 3 Absent From Vote: Karen MOTION PASSED. 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote. Laquetta Janeen request funding to build our district center Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); Barb White (3). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. West, Tina Rose White, Skye because we have our audit up to date and land Jens (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 78: made by Kevin Roberts, MOTION PASSED. Lynn to put our district on. 0 Abstained. 2 Absent From Vote: Ronald second by Ronald DuMarce, question by Myron RESOLUTION No. 06-067 WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 49: 11 for: Honor Teddi LaBelle’s request to sponsor her DuMarce (2). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION NO. 72: made by Ronald DuMarce, Williams, to approve the Dakota Nation Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford grandchild’s foreign exchange in the amount MOTION PASSED. second by Gerald German, Sr., question by Gaming Enterprise Report as presented by MOTION NO. 85 made by Kevin Roberts, second (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce of $500.00 with a Tribal match. RESLUTION No. 06-059 Kevin Roberts, for the Tribal Vice-Chairman Corporate Executive Officer Travis Carrico; by Myron Williams, question by Karen White, (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Request from Realty the 40 acre ranch site of include Fuel Inc. and Lake Traverse Utilities Chief Financial Officer Wright Wilson; Chief to approve the draft resolution to put the Roger Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not the Munson land. MOTION NO. 64: made by Karen White, second Commission in the re-draft for the Line of Operating Officer Dean Bridge; Corporate Knapp land into Trust Status as requested by Voting: Tribal Chairman. by Gerald German, Sr., question by Gerald Credit. Human Resource Officer Debra Flute; Dakota Realty Director Alvah Quinn; Land Acquisition MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 55: made by Ronald DuMarce, German, Sr., in resolution form, to submit WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 72: 11 For: Magic Casino General Manager Cheryl Owen; Specialist Lillian Wanna and Lease Clerk Floyd RESOLUTION No. 06-056 second by Nicky Crawford, question by Barb the proposed Constitution Amendments to Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Dakota Connection General Manager Rodney DeCoteau. Jens, to accept the Legal Council Verbal Report be voted on at the General Election to be held Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Fayant; and Dakota Sioux Casino General WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 85: 14 For: MOTION NO. 50: made by Kevin Roberts, as presented by Peter Jones. Tuesday, November 7, 2006, to the Bureau of Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 1 Abstained: Tribal Manager John Rondell. Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen second by Nicky Crawford, question by Gerald WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 55: 9 For: Indian Affairs. Vice-Chairman (1). 3 Absent From Vote: Karen WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 78: 15 For: White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); German, Sr., in resolution form to approve Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Gerald German, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 64: 9 For: White (3). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen Myron Williams (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman the enrollment of eight applicants as listed in Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); Gerald German, MOTION PASSED. White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Exhibit C and presented by Enrollment Clerk Vice-Chairman (1). 6 Opposed: Kevin Roberts Sr. (2); Karen White (3); Barb Jens (2). 3 Myron Williams (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Vote; Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Zelma Flute. (3); Karen White (3). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent Opposed: Kevin Roberts (3). 0 Abstained. 3 MOTION NO. 73: made by Kevin Roberts, Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Chairman. Archambault, Keya Barbara From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Absent From Vote: Ronald DuMarce (2); Tribal second by Ronald DuMarce, question by Gerald 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal MOTION PASSED. Bremner, Autumn Fawn MOTION PASSED. Vice-Chairman (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal German, Sr., to approve the Construction Chairman. RESOLUTION No. 06-068 Crowsbreast-Amos, Harlan Burr Chairman. Management Report as presented by General MOTION PASSED. Cook, Iahna Grace MOTION NO. 56: made by Barb Jens, second by MOTION PASSED. Manager Vern Cloud and Red Shield Inc., MOTION NO. 86: made by Karen White, second DuMarce, Melanie Sioux Nicky Crawford, question by Ronald DuMarce, RESOLUTION No 06-063 Consultant Ed Red Owl. MOTION NO. 79: made by Myron Williams, by Myron Williams, question by Kevin Roberts, DuMarce, Michelle Shauna to approve the draft resolution with the WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 73: 12 For: second by Kevin Roberts, question by Ronald to put the J. Harold Hortness land into Trust Irizarry, Merrith Wyatt Kenneth correction to Election Code instead of Election MOTION NO. 65: made by Karen White, Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford DuMarce, to approve the Dakota Western Status, as requested by Realty Director Alvah LeClaire, Deontae Lavurne Ordinance as requested by Reservation Election second by Ronald DuMarce, question by Kevin (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce Corporation request for a short term loan Quinn; Land Acquisition Specialist Lillian WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 50: 11 for: Board Members Zelma Flute, Audrey German, Roberts, to accept the Pow Wow Committee (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). of $300,000.00 from Dakota Nation Gaming Wanna and Lease Clerk Floyd DeCoteau. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Wanda Johnson and Shirley MacConnell. Verbal Report and with the Expense Report 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 Absent From Enterprise out of the Operating Funds and WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 86: 14 For: (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 56: 15 For: with receipts to be presented by the Pow- Vote: Karen White (3). 1 Not Voting: Tribal a $300,000.00 loan from the Tribe through a Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Wow Committee on August 1, 2006, Regular Chairman. Line of Credit as requested by Dakota Western White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); Tribal Council Meeting under the Tribal Vice- MOTION PASSED. Corporation Co-Manager Larry Moen and Floyd Myron Williams (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman Voting: Tribal Chairman. Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Chairman Report. Kirk, Jr. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From MOTION PASSED. Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 65: 15 For: MOTION NO. 74: made by Ronald DuMarce, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 79: 14 For: Vote: Tribal Secretary. 1 Not Voting: Tribal RESOLUTION No. 06-057 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford second by Kevin Roberts, question by Nicky Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen Chairman. Chairman. (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); Crawford, to adjourn at 6:20 PM. White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 51: made by Ronald DuMarce, MOTION PASSED. Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 74: 12 For: Myron Williams (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 RESOLUTION No. 06-069 second by Barb Jens, question by Nicky RESOLUTION No. 06-058 Vice-Chairman (1); . 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Opposed. 1 Abstained: Tribal Vice-Chairman Crawford, to approve the Enrollment Report as 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce (1). 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal MOTION NO. 87: made by Kevin Roberts, presented by Enrollment Clerk Zelma Flute. MOTION NO. 57: made by Karen White, second Chairman. (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). Chairman. second by Ronald DuMarce, question by Karen WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 51: 11 for: by Ronald DuMarce, question by Kevin Roberts, MOTION PASSED. 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 3 Absent From MOTION PASSED. White, to approve the draft resolution to put Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford to approve Dakota Western Corporation Fiscal Vote: Karen White (3). 1 Not Voting: Tribal the Eugene Hrncir land into Trust Status, as (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce Year to end September instead of December as Note: Recording Secretary to put the PowWow Chairman. MOTION NO. 80: made by Kevin Robert, second requested by Realty Director Alvah Quinn; Land (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 requested by Co-General Manager Larry Moen. Committee on the August 1, 2006, Regular MOTION PASSED. by Ronald DuMarce, question by Myron Acquisition Specialist Lillian Wanna and Lease Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 57: 15 For: Tribal Council Meeting Agenda. MEETING ADJOURNED 6:20 PM. Williams, to approve the Dakota Western Clerk Floyd DeCoteau. Voting: Tribal Chairman. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Corporation Report as presented by Co- WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 87: 14 For: MOTION PASSED. (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); MOTION NO. 66: made by Kevin Roberts, Respectfully Submitted, ______Managers Larry Moen and Floyd Kirk, Jr. Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal second by Nicky Crawford, question by Karen ______WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 80: 15 For: White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Enrollment Statistics: June Report–11,851; July Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. White, in resolution form to approve the Delores Larson, Recording Secretary Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen Myron Williams (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman Enrollees–30; Relinquishments–0; July Deceases 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Judicial Committee Policies and Procedures White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Report–04; July Deceased Late Report–02. July Chairman. as presented by Judicial Committee Members TRIBAL COUNCIL FOR-PROFIT MEETING Myron Williams (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Total Enrolled– 11,875. MOTION PASSED. Gwen Roberts, Evelyn Crawford and Lauren Monday, July 24, 2006, 10:00 AM Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Chairman. German. TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 52: made by Kevin Roberts, MOTION NO. 58: made by Nicky Crawford, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 66: 14 For: Chairman. RESOLUTION No. 06-070 second by Ronald DuMarce, question by Nicky second by Karen White, question by Ronald Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: MOTION PASSED. Crawford, to approve the TERO Report as DuMarce to approve the Personnel Policies (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); BIG COULEE: Gerald German, Sr. MOTION NO. 88: made by Kevin Roberts, presented by Delray German. Handbook for Dakota Western Corporation Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. BUFFALO LAKE: Myron Williams MOTION NO. 81: made by Ronald DuMarce, second by Ronald DuMarce, question by Myron WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 52: 11 for: and SWO Plastics as presented by Co-General 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote: Tribal Vice- ENEMY SWIM: Kevin Roberts second by Myron Williams, question by Kevin Williams, to authorize Realty Director Alvah Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Manager Larry Moen. Chairman (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. HEIPA/VEBLEN: Karen White Roberts, to approve the draft resolution to Quinn to do a five-year lease with Randy (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 58: 15 For: MOTION PASSED. LAKE TRAVERSE: Ronald DuMarce authorize the Tribal Chairman Jerry Flute Kurkowski of the Pickeral Lake Association in (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford RESOLUTION No. 06-060 LONG HOLLOW: Barb Jens to sign a Use Permit to the Lake Traverse the amount of $41,000.00 per year. Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); District for a period of twenty-five years as WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 88: 11 For: Voting: Tribal Chairman. Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal MOTION NO. 67: made by Kevin Roberts, DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: requested by Realty Director Alvah Quinn; Land Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); MOTION PASSED. Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. second by Ronald DuMarce, question by Nicky OLD AGENCY: Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Acquisition Specialist Lillian Wanna and Lease Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Myron 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Crawford, in resolution form to approve the (Travel) Clerk Floyd DeCoteau. Williams (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 3 MOTION NO. 53: made by Kevin Roberts, second Chairman. Amendment to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 81: 13 For: Opposed: Karen White (3). 0 Abstained. 1 by Ronald DuMarce, question by Barb Jens, to MOTION PASSED. Code of Laws-Chapter 55 Code of Conduct TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not adjourn. excluding a Pardon Committee. Jerry Flute, Tribal Vice-Chairman Scott German White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Voting: Tribal Chairman. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 53: 11 for: MOTION NO. 59: made by Gerald German, Sr., WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 67: 15 For: (10:28) and Tribal Secretary Michael Peters. Myron Williams (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. MOTION PASSED. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford second by Nicky Crawford, question by Ronald Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford 1 Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce DuMarce, to authorize Tribal Realty Director (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman Jerry Flute Voting: Tribal Vice-Chairman. MOTION NO. 89: made by Ronald DuMarce, (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Alvah Quinn to proceed with purchasing Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal called the meeting to order at 10:20 AM with MOTION PASSED. second by Gerald German, Sr., question by Absent From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not the Stinger land and to include the transfer Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. two (2) Executives and six (6) Council members RESOLUTION No. 06-064 Karen White, to approve the Tribal Realty Voting: Tribal Chairman. of funds from the Trust Account to the Fee 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal from seven (7) Districts answering Roll Call. Report as presented by Realty Director Alvah MOTION PASSED. Account as requested by Director Alvah Chairman. Opening Prayer for the Lake Traverse District MOTION NO. 82 made by Myron Williams, Quinn; Land Acquisition Specialist Lillian MEETING ADJOURNED 4:45 PM. Quinn; Lease Clerk Floyd DeCoteau and Lease MOTION PASSED. said by Myron Williams in Dacotah. second by Barb Jens, question by Ronald Wanna and Lease Clerk Floyd DeCoteau. Specialist Lillian Wanna. RESOLUTION No. 06-061 DuMarce, to approve the draft resolution to WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 89: 13 For: Respectfully Submitted, ______WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 59: 14 For: MOTION NO. 75: made by Karen White, second authorize the Tribal Chairman Jerry Flute to Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); ______Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Note: Judicial Committee request for Resolution by Myron Williams, question by Kevin Roberts, sign a Use Permit with the Sisseton-Wahpeton Karen White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Delores Larson, Recording Secretary (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); for a Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Appellate Court to approve the Gaming Commission Report as Housing Authority for a term of fifty (50) years Jens (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. to start in 2007 is tabled until a budget is presented by Chairman Verlyn Beaudreau. as requested by Realty Director Alvah Quinn; 0 Abstained. 2 Absent From Vote: Myron REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE DAY 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote: Tribal Vice- completed. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 75: 14 For: Land Acquisition Specialist Lillian Wanna and Williams (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: MINUTES Chairman (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen Lease Clerk Floyd DeCoteau. Tribal Chairman. Thursday, July 20, 2006, 10:00 AM MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 68: made by Kevin Roberts, White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 82: 14 For: MOTION PASSED. TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers second by Ronald DuMarce, question by Nicky Myron Williams (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen MOTION NO. 60: made by Ronald DuMarce, Crawford, to adopt the Sisseton-Wahpeton Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote: White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); MOTION NO. 90: made by Ronald DuMarce, DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: second by Gerald German, Sr., question by Tribal Advocate application qualifications and Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Myron Williams (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman second by Karen White, question by Kevin BIG COULEE: Gerald German, Sr.(10:35) Nicky Crawford, to approve Whetstone Valley to change the “Codes of Law” to “Applicants”. Chairman. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Roberts, to approve the Tax Report as presented ENEMY SWIM: Kevin Roberts Electric Co-op’s request to bury a underground WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 68: 12 For: MOTION PASSED. Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal by Director Ann German; Tax Compliance HEIPA/VEBLEN: Karen White power line on an existing easement as Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Chairman. Officer Dawn Seaboy; Tax Commissioners LAKE TRAVERSE: Ronald DuMarce presented by Tribal Realty Director Alvah (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Ronald DuMarce MOTION NO. 76: made by Ronald DuMarce, MOTION PASSED. Alvah Quinn and Justin German. LONG HOLLOW: Barb Jens Quinn. (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). second by Barb Jens, question by Karen White, RESOLUTION No 06-065 WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 90: 13 For: OLD AGENCY: Edwin “Nicky” Crawford WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 60: 14 For: 0 Opposed. 3 Abstained: Karen White (3). to authorize Corporate Executive Officer Travis Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Carrico to move forward with the planning MOTION NO. 83: made by Myron Williams, Karen White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb BUFFALO LAKE: Myron Williams (Sick (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); Chairman. of the Dakota Magic Casino Expansion and to second by Gerald German, Sr., question by Jens (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. Leave) Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2). 0 Opposed. MOTION PASSED. utilize English and Smart Architects, LLC. and Karen White, to approve the draft resolution to 0 Abstained. 2 Absent From Vote: Myron 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote: Tribal Vice- to include all Districts approval and input in put the land St. Peters Church is on into Trust Williams (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman Chairman (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION NO. 69: made by Kevin Roberts, second the planning stage for the expansion. Status as requested by Realty Director Alvah Tribal Chairman. Jerry Flute and Tribal Vice- Chairman Scott MOTION PASSED. by Karen White, question by Nicky Crawford, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 76: 14 For: Quinn; Land Acquisition Specialist Lillian MOTION PASSED. German. to approve the Judicial Committee Report as Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen Wanna and Lease Clerk Floyd DeCoteau. MOTION NO. 61: made by Nicky Crawford, presented by Board Members Gwen Roberts, White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 83: 14 For: MOTION NO. 91: made by Karen White, second TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Secretary second by Gerald German, Sr., question by Lauren German and Evelyn Crawford. Myron Williams (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen by Ronald DuMarce, question by Gerald Michael Peters on Sick Leave Karen White, to approve a Homesite Lease for WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 69: 15 For: Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Vote: White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); German, Sr., to adjourn. Devon Brave Bull with the Legal description Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Myron Williams (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 91: 13 For: CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman Jerry Flute as follows: NE1/4SE1/4SE1/4NE1/4, Sec. 31 (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); Chairman. (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent From Kevin Roberts (3); Gerald German, Sr. (2); called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM with T.125N., R.51W., 5th P.M. Goodwill Twp. Allot. Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal MOTION PASSED. Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Karen White (3); Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb two (2) Executives and six (6) Council members 5006-B, and presented by Director Alvah Quinn, Vice-Chairman (1); . 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Chairman. Jens (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. from seven (7) Districts answering Roll Call. Land Acquisition Clerk Lillian Wanna and 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal MOTION NO. 77: made by Kevin Roberts, MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 2 Absent From Vote: Myron Opening Prayer for the Heipa District said by Lease Clerk Floyd DeCoteau. Chairman. second by Ronald DuMarce, question by RESOLUTION No 06-066 Williams (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman Jerry Flute in Dacotah. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 61: 13 For: MOTION PASSED. Karen White, to approve the bid selection Tribal Chairman. Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford (2); of English and Smart Architects, LLC in the MOTION NO. 84: made by Kevin Roberts, second MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 54: made by Karen White, second Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3) Barb Note: Councilmember Karen White will be the amount of $109,650.00 for the Low Voltage and by Karen White, question by Ronald DuMarce, MEETING ADJOURNED 4:56 PM. by Barb Jens, question by Ronald DuMarce, Jens (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. Ex-Officio of the Judicial Committee. Surveillance Wiring at Dakota Sioux Casino to approve the draft resolution to put the Gary to acknowledge receipt of the Heipa District 0 Abstained. 2 Absent From Vote: Ronald as recommended by General Manager John Zubke land into Trust Status, as requested by Respectfully Submitted, ______Minutes for the meeting held on June 25, 2006. DuMarce (2). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION NO. 70: made by Kevin Roberts, second Rondell. Realty Director Alvah Quinn; Land Acquisition ______WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 54: 15 For: MOTION PASSED. by Nicky Crawford, question by Karen White, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 77: 11 For: Specialist Lillian Wanna and Lease Clerk Floyd Delores Larson, Recording Secretary Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford to approve the Fuel Inc. Report as presented by Kevin Roberts (3); Karen White (3); Ronald DeCoteau. (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); MOTION NO. 62: made by Karen White, General Manager Brandon Deutsch. Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal second by Ronald DuMarce, question by Nicky WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 70: 15 For: Vice-Chairman (1); . 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. Crawford, to approve the Tribal Realty Report Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal as presented by Director Alvah Quinn, Land (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); Chairman. Acquisition Clerk Lillian Wanna and Lease Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal MOTION PASSED. Clerk Floyd DeCoteau. Vice-Chairman (1); . 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 62: 15 For: 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Heipa District Minutes for meeting held June Kevin Roberts (3); Edwin “Nicky” Crawford Chairman. 25, 2006. (2); Gerald German, Sr. (2); Karen White (3); MOTION PASSED. To accept membership for Cory N. Ferguson, Ronald DuMarce (2); Barb Jens (2); Tribal Garret Austin DuMarce and Jennifer Patrice Vice-Chairman (1); . 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. MOTION NO. 71: made by Kevin Roberts, DuMarce. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal second by Ronald DuMarce, question by Gerald Authorize the Tribe to open a Line of Credit Chairman. German, Sr., to approve the draft resolution to to fund the Youth and Elderly for the six MOTION PASSED. authorize the Construction Management Office district for the same monies that Enemy Swim to transfer funds in the amount of $840,873.00 received. MOTION NO. 63: made by Karen White, from the General Conditions Account from the Waive all TERO and Tribal Tax for construction second by Gerald German, Sr., question IHS Health Care Center contract from Account on the district centers. by Nicky Crawford, in resolution form, to No. 426-00-5527 to the SWO-CM Budget Account Accept voting results and turn the house over authorize the Tribal Planning Department to No. 938 as presented by General Manager Vern to JoAnn Sharpfish. submit a funding proposal to the Shakopee Cloud. Page 18 “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006

Sisseton-Wahpeton Law Enforcement has a crime tip hotline to report any crimes. If no answer, leave a The following Community Meetings will be held so Tribal members may review message and you may remain anonymous. and ask questions on the proposed amendments that will be placed on the The number is . . . ballot to be voted on in the November General Election. Remaining dates: *Old Agency – Community Center at 7:00 p.m. on August 9, 2006. *Big Coulee -- Community Center at 7:00 p.m. on August 10, 2006. (Added to original schedule.) *Lake Traverse District Center at 7:00 p.m. on August 23, 2006. Dates for September and October Community Meetings will be added NOTICE late. Also be watching for the amendments to be published in the Tribal paper each week. If you should have any questions, please contact the Constitution Revision REGULAR 2006 Committee Secretary Lisa RedWing at 698-4901. TRIBAL ELECTIONS PRIMARY ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, October 3, 2006. Polling Hours: 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Voting at the Respective District Center. Voting will be held at each District Center or designated place. DISTRICT REGISTRATION Ballots will be counted at the Veterans Memorial Recreation Center (Boys and Girls Club gym). The August District Meetings with the new memberships accepted at the September Council RUN-OFF ELECTION in case of a TIE for the PRIMARY ELECTION: Friday, October 13, 2006, Meeting is the DEADLINE to change and/or update voting rosters prior to the PRIMARY 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. ELECTION. The September District Meetings with the new memberships accepts at the October Tribal Council GENERAL ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 7, 2006. Polling Hours: 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Meeting is the DEADLINE to change and/or update voting rosters prior to the GENERAL Voting at the Respective District Center. Voting will be held at each District Center or designated ELECTION. place. Chapter 3: Election Code, Part 4, Qualifications of Voters; 03-04-02, District Registration. Ballots will be counted at the Veterans Memorial Recreation Center (Boys and Girls Club gym). Reservation Election Board RUN-OFF ELECTION in case of a TIE for the GENERAL ELECTION: Tuesday, November 21, 2006, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate P.O. Box 509 Non-Resident Voters: Registered non-resident voters must vote in person in the District of their registration. Chapter 3: Election Code, Part 4, Qualification of Voters; 03-04-03, Non-Resident Agency Village, SD 57262 Voters. 29-8tc Reservation Election Board Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate -CLIP AND SAVE- P.O. Box 509 DEADLINE DATES TO REMEMBER FOR Agency Village, SD 57262 TRIBAL ELECTION 2006 29-8tc The August District Meetings with the new memberships accepted at the September Council Meeting is the DEADLINE to change and/or update voting rosters prior to the PRIMARY ELECTION. The September District Meetings with the new memberships accepted at the October Tribal Council Reservation Election Board Meeting is the DEADLINE to change and/or update voting rosters prior to the GENERAL ELECTION. Chapter 3: Election Code, Part 4, Qualifications of Voters; 03-04-02, District Year 2006 Tribal Elections Registration. APPLICANTS FOR TRIBAL EXECUTIVE POSITIONS SUBMITTED TO THE TRIBAL SECRETARY FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2006, 4:30 p.m. 03-05-11 Deadline for Certification of Candidates by REB. CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2006, 4:30 p.m. 03-06-03 CANDIDATES CANDIDATES Tribal Secretary posts candidates names for Primary Election. James “J.C.” Crawford Floyd DeCoteau Deadline to appeal certification to the Tribal Court 03-05-10(B) Andrew J. Grey, Sr. Scott German (Incumbent) Alan Johnson William “Bill” LaRoque MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2006 03-05-10(B) Norman Johnson Jacob Thompson Deadline for Tribal Court determination on appeal. Michael I. Selvage, Sr. Richard Tall Bear Westerman SECRETARY PRIMARY ELECTION Ronald DuMarce MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2006, 4:30 p.m. 03-04-05(C) Gerald German, Jr. Deadline to request Absentee Ballots in Primary Election Delbert Hopkins, Jr. Lorraine Rousseau TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2006 03-06-04 Karen White PRIMARY ELECTION DAY, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Reservation Election Board THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2006 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate 03-06-05(A) P.O. Box 509 If Run-Off for Primary Election needed, Tribal Secretary posts names. Agency Village, SD 57262 29-6tc FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 2006 03-10-02(A) Deadline to challenge the Primary Election.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 2006, 4:30 p.m. 03-10-02(B) Reservation Election Board Deadline for Tribal Court determination on Challenge/Primary Election. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2006, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. 03-06-05(A) Year 2006 Tribal Elections Run-Off Election for Primary Election, if needed. APPLICANTS FOR TRIBAL COUNCIL POSITIONS SUBMITTED TO THE TRIBAL SECRETARY GENERAL ELECTION Big Coulee District Lake Traverse District TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2006 Gerald “Smoky” German, Sr. (Incumbent) Gerald “Jerry” Flute 03-07-02 Norma “Tiny” Perko David Redthunder Tribal Secretary posts names for the General Election. Fran White Chad Ward MONDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2006, 4:30 p.m. 03-04-05(D) Enemy Swim District Old Agency District Deadline to request Absentee Ballots for General Election. Kevin Roberts (Incumbent) Sara Hayes TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2006 03-07-01 Audrey Bernard Floyd Kirk, Jr. GENERAL ELECTION DAY, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Prescott “Scott” DuMarce Grady Renville Yvonne Wynde FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, 2006, 4:30 p.m. 03-10-03(A) Long Hollow District Deadline to challenge the General Election. Craig DuMarce Veblen/Heipa District Justin German Verlyn Beaudreau WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2006, 4:30 p.m. 03-10-03(A) Virginia Max Jonathan Gill Deadline for Contestee to file answer to complaint in five days. Robin Quinn Robert LaFromboise Clifford Charles “Tuffy” MacConnell THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2006 03-07-02 Buffalo Lake District Charnel Petersen If Run-Off for General Election needed, Tribal Secretary posts names. Winfield Rondell, Jr. Myron Williams (Incumbent) Spencer Wanna TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2006, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. 03-07-03 Terri Larsen Run-Off Election for General Election, if needed. Louis “Louie” Johnson Reservation Election Board Reservation Election Board Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate P.O. Box 509 P.O. Box 509 Agency Village, SD 57262 Agency Village, SD 57262 29-8tc 29-6tc -CLIP AND SAVE- Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Page 19

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(Editor’s note: Information in Their mission is to raise awareness this report came from the Friday, and garner support to protect the August 4, 2006 issue of the Black sacred lands around Bear Butte from Hills Pioneer.) future development. The site is already to have Allen’s liquor license approval Last Friday, August 4th, members a state park, but many support the put to a vote of the people in Meade of the Bear Butte International creation of a five-mile buffer zone to County, have protested at Meade Alliance, an organization which is limit future development. County Commission meetings, and Flag raising at 10:00 a.m. seeking to protect land around the Action supporting Bear Butte have held a previous march and rally Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 base of Bear Butte from further protections was spurred when Rally at the county courthouse. p.m. development, planned a peaceful businessman Jay Allen, of Arizona, Meade County Sheriff Ron Supper will be served. march through the heart of the Sturgis applied for a liquor license for a bar Merwin met with some of the protest Motorcycle Rally, this morning. located at the base of the mountain organizers earlier last week and had Hundreds of Native Americans held sacred by the Native American assurances that the planned activities and their supporters were expected culture. Since then, members of the would be peaceful. to gather for a planned peaceful Oglala Sioux Tribe and several of their Moccasin Sign-Up starts Friday, Aug. 11th, at 7:00 p.m. Games begin at 8:00 p.m. Friday. demonstration. supporters have circulated a petition 1st Place $500.00 2nd Place $400.00 3rd Place $300.00 4th Place $200.00 5th Place $100.00 Archery: Saturday, Aug. 12th. The Northeast South Dakota and you can also access it through opened, and printed with Adobe® Tug of War: Saturday, Aug. 12th – 3 women, 3 men, winner takes all! Community Action Program www.nesdcap.org. The new website Reader. After completion, they may Day money will be paid. (NESDCAP) and the Northeast is designed to be user-friendly for be mailed, faxed, or delivered to our Drum split. South Dakota Economic Corporation anyone wanting to access it. office. (NESDEC) have announced an Some of the new conveniences *Pamphlets that can now be enhanced and more detailed website. are: downloaded, opened, and printed (including our newsletter), additional The original URL, www.nesdcap- *Applications available online with Adobe® Reader so anyone can resources, and a link to the multi- nesdec.org, will remain the same that also can be downloaded, get information in the comfort of lingual NESDCAP website, www. NOTICE their own home. beehivenesd.org. Enemy Swim Elderly Meeting *A map to our office. *A list of our certifications, *A search engine exclusively funding sources, and memberships. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006 NOTICE designed to find any information *A page dedicated to clients’ 2:00 p.m. Big Coulee District Members within our website. comments, our favorite success stories, The meeting will be held at the Enemy Swim Gym/Cultural *NESDCAP and NESDEC’s and some fun photos of staff. There will be a Special District Meeting on Thursday, August Center. most frequently asked questions from 10, 2006 , 7:00 p.m. at the District Center. The meeting is CAP/EC website clients. to discuss the proposed amendments and the expansion Continued on Page 20 *Links to our latest news of the Dakota Magic Casino. Notice School clothes assistance will be distributed on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at the Dakota Connection (non-smoking Heipa District Members bingo section), 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Notice Board Vacancies Applications for school clothes can be picked up at the front Heipa District Members Heipa District members are notified there are four Board desk of the Tribal office building. Applications must The hardship meeting will be held at the Heipa District vacancies to be filled: be filled out completely with enrollment numbers. The Center on Saturday, August 19th at 9:00 a.m. *TERO. deadline for applying is August 31, 2006. The Heipa Elderly meeting will be held at the Heipa *Planning District Center on Saturday, August 19th at 11:00 *Tribal Historic Preservation. a.m. *Sisseton Wahpeton College Board of Directors. The regular Heipa District Meeting will be held on Any District member interested in sitting on one of these Notices Sunday, August 20th at the Heipa District Center boards please call the District Center to leave your name Buffalo Lake District Members at 1:00 p.m. and a phone number where you can be reached. School Clothes Distribution 32-3tc 32-3tc Correction: Distribution of school clothes money will take place this Wednesday, August 9, 2006, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Roller Rink. District Elderly Meeting The Buffalo Lake District Elderly will meet Friday, August 11, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at the Roller Rink. Regular District Meeting The next Regular District Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. at the District Center.

NOTICE The Elderly Affairs Program will no longer be doing reimbursements for medical appointments. It is the clients responsibility to get your appointments to the office in a timely manner. If you have already been to an appointment you will not receive assistance because it is after the fact. Please bring your appointments in and fill out the application a week in advance. It is not our responsibility to do this for you. Your cooperation is appreciated. 31-2tc

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program is in the process of developing its FY 2007 plan. The public is invited to read and make comments on the proposal. The proposed plan can be read at the LIHEAP office located at the old Tiospa Zina building. Please contact Jolene Barse at 605-698-4400, Ext. 214, if you would like to read the proposed plan or make comments. The final plan must be submitted by September 1, 2006. 30-4tc Page 20 “Tunkasila, Ohinniyan kuta kiya ahitonwan yaun” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 Mountainhead Featuring . . . Roberts County All Your On-the-Go Needs Angus At One Stop Meat Market - Wholesale/Retail Angus Beef Only National Bank Live Bait Featuring Alaskan snow crab, pre- All Your Fishing Needs cooked shrimp, Walleye, Northern pike 5 East Maple St. Hours 10-6 M/F Sisseton, S.D. Cold Beer - Groceries - Ice 118 S. Main St. - Veblen, S.D. Phone 698-7621 738-2217 Heipa, Inc. By the Court: B.J. Jones, Chief Judge. and questions may be directed to Kathy Internet Banking Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Now Accepting Dakota EBT Lake Traverse Reservation Attest: Lois Kohl, Clerk of Courts Burgess, Director of Nursing, at (605) 698- at East Hwy 10 & Jct 127 State of South Dakota 31-3tc 4607. Sisseton, S.D. In Tribal Court 32-2tc www.rcnbank.com Open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Case No.: D-06-496-366 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Video Lottery NOTICE OF HEARING Lake Traverse Reservation HELP WANTED Member FDIC - Equal Housing Lender Powerball In the matter of the Change of Name of State of South Dakota NURSING: Coteau des Prairies Hospital Scratch Tickets In Tribal Court in Sisseton, SD, is accepting applications Peever, S.D. Rhonda Marie Young, Petitioner. We Accept WIC, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Case No. CS:04-031 for the position of Registered Nurse. NOTICE OF HEARING Applications may be picked up at the EBT & USDA Food “As for Petitioner (Rhonda Marie Young) request me and In the matter of Shawn Sullivan, Plaintiff, Business Office and questions may be Stamps for a change of name from Rhonda Marie Open 12 Hours - 7 to 7 my house, Young to Rhonda Marie DuMarce shall vs. Silas Shepherd, Defendant. directed to Kathy Burgess, Director of we will Take notice that a Petition to Establish Nursing, at (605) 698-4607. Monday thru Friday be heard before the Honorable Judge B.J. 7 to 3 on Saturday serve the Lord” Jones, Chief Judge of the Tribal Court, in Child Support has been filed and a 31-3tc DAKOTAH GOSPEL the courtroom of the Sisseton-Wahpeton hearing will be held at the above named Court, Agency Village, outside the city of HELP WANTED ASSEMBLY Oyate at Agency Village, South Dakota, on ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sisseton, SD Tuesday the 29th day of August 2006 at Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, on LABORATORY: Coteau des Prairies Hospital (OPEN BIDDING WITH INDIAN Sunday 11 a.m. 1:00 p.m. the 24th day of August 2006 at the hour of in Sisseton, is accepting applications for PREFERENCE) Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. 11:00 o’clock a.m. or as soon thereafter as an MT/MLT. Applications may be picked up Project Number 001-06 605-698-3798 Dated this 13th day of July 2006. Pastor Bob Beasley By the Court: B.J. Jones, Chief Judge. possible. at the Business Office and questions may Housing Authority Office Building You are required to be at the hearing. be directed to Jean Ziemer, Laboratory P.O. Box 687 Attest: Jacqueline Wanna, Clerk of Courts Exchange, 805 Adobe Trl, Mandan, ND Upon request, the Clerk will provide you Manager, at (605) 698-4624. Agency village, CPO Charles A. Broberg, D.C. 30-4tc 58554; Plains Builders Exchange, 220 with a copy of the Petition describing the 31-3tc Sisseton, South Dakota 57262 301 Veterans Ave. North Kiwanis Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD matter. The Sisseton Housing Authority (OWNER) Sisseton, S.D. Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate 57104; Sioux Falls Builders Exchange, 801 Dated this 28th day of July 2006. HELP WANTED will receive bids for construction of a new Lake Traverse Reservation West Blackhawk, Sioux Falls, SD 57104; By the order of the Court: Michael T. RESPIRATORY THERAPIST: Coteau des Office Building. State of South Dakota Aberdeen Builders Exchange, 422 fifth Ave. Swallow, Chief Judge. Prairies Hospital in Sisseton, SD, is SCOPE OF WORK: Complete construction In Tribal Court S.E. Suite 106, Aberdeen, SD 57401; Fargo- Attest: U.N. Two Stars. accepting applications for the position of Office Building – approximately 8,300 Case No. D-06-160-029 Moorhead Builders Exchange, 1010 Page 31-3tc of Respiratory Therapist. Applications square feet, plus site work and parking In the matter of the dissolution of Dr. S, Fargo, ND 58103. may be picked up at the Business Office lot. marriage of Jennifer Donnell, Plaintiff, vs. COPIES OF THE DOCUMENTS. Documents Rummage Sale and questions may be directed to Kathy PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Ronald Donnell, Defendant. may be obtained by depositing $200.00 St. Peter’s, Sisseton, Saturday, August Burgess, Director of Nursing, at (605) 698- Monday, August 21, at 10:30 a.m. Central SUMMONS with SHP Engineering & Architecture, Hours: 12th, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. New and used boy’s 4607. time at the current Housing Authority To: Ronald Donnell. 301 West Capitol, Pierre, South Dakota Tuesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Junco jeans and shorts, toddlers-adults 32-2tc building. You are hereby noticed to appear and to 57501, for each set of documents. The Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. clothing, play pen, Christmas items, and BIDDING. Bids will be accepted until 12:00 defend the above entitled action for a deposit will be refunded to each person lots more. Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel p.m. Central time, on Monday August. 28, divorce now pending before the Sisseton- who returns the Plans, Specifications For Appointments call: 32-1tp Job Openings 2006 , at the Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Wahpeton Tribal Court. If you do not and other documents in good condition Cage Department: Cashiers (4 Full-Time) Authority building, after which time they 698-3686 appear at the divorce hearing to be held within five (5) days after bid date. HELP WANTED Swing Shift. will be opened, read aloud, and taken into at the Tribal Courthouse on August 28, Checks shall be made payable to: SHP to award a Contract nor to pay costs SURGICAL TECHNICIAN: Coteau des Food Department: Waitstaff (4 Full-Time) consideration. Bids received after this time 2006 at the hour of 3:30 p.m. judgment by Engineering & Architecture. Partial incurred in the preparation of bid(s) or to Prairies Hospital in Sisseton, SD, is Rotating Shifts. will not be accepted. default may be entered against you. sets may be purchased at the rate of procure supplies. The Sisseton Wahpeton accepting applications for the position Hotel Department: Room Attendant (2 Full- INDIAN PREFERENCE. Current TERO office Dated this 28th day of July 2006. $5.00 per drawing page and $.15 per Housing Authority reserves the right of Surgical Technician. Applications Time) 9 am to Finish & Weekends. policy will be followed regarding Indian specification page. This reproduction cost to reject any and all bids, to waive any may be picked up at the Business Office Marketing Department: Customer Service Preference, contact the TERO office for a is non-refundable and the purchaser is informalities or irregularities and to re- Technician (2 Full-Time) Rotating Shift. copy of the policy. responsible for determining which pages advertise when it is in the best interest of Lounge Department: Beverage Server (2 BID SECURITY. A Certified Check, Cashier’s ENEMY SWIM are to be reproduced with a written the Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority. Full-Time) Rotating Shift. Check or Bank Draft drawn on a South request. Addenda will not be sent to LeRoy Quinn, Executive Director, Sisseton- DAY SCHOOL Closing Date: August 11, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. Dakota bank, in the amount of five partial set holders. Wahpeton Housing Authority, Sisseton, Starting Wage: D.O.E. percent (5%) of the bid payable to the INDIAN PREFERENCE IN SUBCONTRACTING, South Dakota. Family and Child High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Sisseton Tribe or a Bid Bond in the amount EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING. The 32-4tc If interested please submit application of 10 percent (10%) of the bid issued by a Education successful bidder must provide preference to Human Resources Department, 16849 Surety Company listed in the current U.S. Family Literacy program in its award of subcontracts, and in its 102nd Street SE, Hankinson ND 58041. Treasury Circular 570 Surety Companies for Native Americans employment and training. All bidders For complete Job Description contact Acceptable on Federal Bonds. Inconvenient Components must submit with their bid a statement Ramona Kirk at 701-634-3000 ext. 475. INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS. Contract Home-base personal visits describing how they will provide Indian Indian Preference will apply/EEO. Documents, including Plans and (prenatal-age 5) preference. Specific details are set forth in (Please Provide Tribal Enrollment.) Specifications, may be examined at the Early Childhood classroom the “Special Instruction to Bidders.” Must be licensable by the SWO Gaming following locations: Sisseton-Wahpeton (ages 3-5) TERO. The successful bidder must Commission. A Key License requires your Housing Authority, Sisseton, SD 57262; Elementary (K-5th grade) comply with the Tribe’s TERO Ordinance, Looking for a copy Adult Education income tax filing for the last 3 years. Sisseton Wahpeton TERO Office, including any licensing requirements. *GED preparation Sisseton, SD, 57262; SHP Engineering & RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. This *Computer training Architecture, 301 West Capitol, Pierre, Advertisement for Bids does not commit *Employability skills training SD 57501; Bismarck-Mandan Builders *Parenting skills and more! the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority Enemy Swim Day School of the Sota 605-947-4605 or CAP/EC website 1-888-825-7738 Continued from Page 19 Free meals and transportation, Tuesday - Friday *Convenient feedback form to All services free and available to give questions/comments about our each week? anyone within the school district website, services, and employment. boundaries. *Apartment information, applications, and pictures – everything The Early Childhood you ever wanted to know and more. The website was developed by Subscribe Now Intervention Program Rachael Gilbertson, a college intern The Early Childhood Intervention Program funded through provides services to children from birth Citibank Foundation. Kimberly to 5 years---The critical years in a child’s Lorensberg, NESDCAP Fiscal Officer, development. is Rachael’s supervisor and worked & Receive Your Copy Early intervention can enhance development with her as an advisor on the project. and reduce the effects of developmental The staff is excited at being able delays. to serve more clients, more efficiently Early intervention services are equally available than ever through the website. to all. If you find yourself surfing the Every Week Contact information: web, please take a few minutes and Phone: 698-4400 Ext. 300 explore the new site. You may also Fax: 698-4429 contact the office at (605) 698-7654. Email: [email protected] NESDCAP is an Equal Opportunity Organization. In the Mail! SWO Fuel,

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