PRESORTED SWC Auditorium ribbon-cutting scheduled for STANDARD Inside this edition – Sota Per Copy U.S. POSTAGE Search underway for missing SWO man May 7th PAID Oyate Job Fair May 13th at WILMOT, SD SWC President sets record straight PERMIT NO. 1 Off limits – HazMat cleanup underway at former Dakota Magic Postmaster: Change service requested Tekakwitha site Report on Roberts County Sota Iya Ye Yapi, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279 ¢ Highlights of OEP “Ina Makoce” Earth Day audits courtesy of Contents – Time-Dated News/Do Not Delay event Wilmot Enterprise This edition mailed at Wilmot, SD on April 26, 2010 75 Serving the Sisseton and Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968

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There are rumors that the Sisseton Wahpeton College is under some type of investigation regarding our financial condition. This is absolutely untrue! Our audits for the past three fiscal years are all unqualified which is the highest rating we can get. Our financial condition, according to the auditors, is the best it has been in the history of SWC. If anyone would like to see copies of our audits, please stop by my office or the office of the Chief Financial Officer and we will gladly show them to you. As for the issue of an investigation, SWC was asked to supply information on any transactions we may have had with an individual Tribal member. The College did not have any transactions with the individual so is not involved in that issue. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. I will answer any questions you have regarding the College. Thank you. Diana Canku, Ph.D., SWC President.

Veterans carry the eagle staff and flags and the TZTS drum group rides in a pickup in advance of the walkers last Thursday morning, during the Earth Day walk. (More photo highlights of the event inside this issue of your Sota.) he SWO Office of Environmental Protection Presenter Bruce Martin spoke in the morning about Tsponsored its annual Earth Day event last Thursday, “Kangen Water – A healing living water that helps re-balance April 22nd, at the community center, Agency Village, SD the body,” and a public forum was held on environmental while the SWO Head Start Program held its annual Earth Day issues in the afternoon. Walk in the morning. There was a good crowd for the annual Head Start There were exhibits on clean water and environmental walk around Agency Village, and for the noon meal at the he Sisseton Wahpeton College will hold a ribbon-cutting for the new auditorium on Friday, clean-up projects on the Lake Traverse Reservation, as well as community center. TMay 7th, at 11:00 a.m. Following the ribbon-cutting a meal will be served, and campus tours how individuals can protect themselves from radon and other Ina Makoce (Mother Earth) t-shirts were distributed to will be provided. pollutants. participants.

The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate’s Tribal Employment If there are lodging needs, please contact the hotel at Right’s Office is sponsoring a Job Fair on Thursday, May 1-800-325-6825 for reservations at your expense. 13th, at Dakota Magic Convention TERO is requesting that Center. The Convention Center exhibitors contact their office by April he former Tekakwitha Orphanage property, will be providing tables, chairs 26th. There is no cost to participants. all buildings, are off-limits to the public. and power cables for computers. This should be a great opportunity T HazMat (hazardous materials) clean-up crews If there are any special needs, for employers and persons seeking let TERO know so they can employment on the Lake Traverse are working on the site under direction of the contact the Convention Center for Reservation. SWO Office of Environmental Protection. First requirements. For more information, contact TERO at (605) 698-3549. phase, underway now, is to remove asbestos There will be a complimentary continental breakfast and Watch for more information in upcoming issues of the and other dangerous materials from inside the lunch for all participants provided by the TERO office. Sota. buildings. After the removal, all structures will be demolished. Here is a photo of one of signs posted at the site.

Volunteer crews have been gathering daily over the past week, searching for a missing SWO Tribal member, Andrew Jon “AJ” Lufkins. AJ is the son of Sheila Lufkins, and he has been missing since April 7, 2010. The search involves many law enforcement jurisdictions, including the Codington County Search and Rescue squad from Watertown. Anyone able to assist in the search, or with any information about Andrew’s whereabouts, please contact Tribal Law Enforcement at (605) 698- 7661, or Sheila at (605) 268-0066. According to law enforcement, AJ was last seen between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight April 7th, on foot near the American Legion Club in Sisseton. He was reported to be wearing khaki pants, a dark colored sweatshirt with South Pole lettering on the front, dark undershirt, and a pair of blue-and- white shoes.

Tammy DeCoteau, Manager, Association on the program office, located in the SWO Human American Indian Affairs (AAIA) Native Language Services Building (former Tiospa Zina Tribal Program, is asking the Oyate for input into a Dakota School). Language project. If you’d like to share your ideas about what The program is putting together a CD of the should be included, please visit the office (use the most commonly used phrases used in everyday “main” entrance) or call Tammy at (605) 698-4400 conversation. There are, of course, many to choose extension 367. from. Here are photos of the phrases posted on the Several hundred are written on the wall outside hallway wall, and request for help. and Amara Traxler, and one adopted son, Ray Palacio. Olivia raised two grandchildren, Jerome and Lenore Palacio of Sisseton. She has 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services for Olivia Palacio were scheduled for Monday, April 26th at 10:00 a.m. Olivia Jean Palacio (Hill), 67, of at the Community Center in Agency Sisseton, South Dakota died on April Village, South Dakota, with interment 21, 2010 in her son’s arms at the Kateri following at Goodwill Presbyterian Tekawitha Living Center. Cemetery. Olivia was born to Martha Barker Pastor Robert Beasley and Reverend Hill and Samual Hill. She attended Enright Bighorn officiated. Sota guest editorial – Flandreau Indian School, then went to Kay Bursheim was the pianist. Minneapolis, MN where she met and Special music was provided by Butch The Open Veins of Climate Change married Julian Bascillo Palacio. She Felix. By Eduardo Galeano worked at Augustana Nursing Home for All night wakes were held on (Published on Friday, April 23, 2010 by YES! Magazine.) many years and various other jobs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at the Sadly, I will not be able to be with you. Hopefully, all that is possible, and also the impossible, will be done so that the Olivia moved back to Sisseton after Community Center in Agency Village. Summit of the Mother Earth becomes the first phase towards the collective expression of people who do not direct world polices, her husband passed in August 1999. Honorary Casket Bearers were but suffer from them. Olivia attended Cook College in Diane Mireau, Michelle Farmer, Connie Hopefully, we will be able to carry forward the two initiatives of companion Evo [Morales, president of Bolivia]: the Climate Arizona for two years where she studied Brown, Carole Iron Moccasin, Barbara Justice Tribunal and the World Referendum against a system of power founded on war and on waste, which scorns human life ministry. She returned in 2001 where she King, Christina Simon, Mary Bear, all and auctions our worldly goods. attended Sisseton Wahpeton College to of her friends and family, Tekakwitha Hopefully, we will be able to speak less and do much. The wordy inflation, which in Latin America is more damaging than finish her ministry studies. She was a devout Christian, Nursing Home and staff. monetary inflation, has done us, and keeps inflicting, grave damages. And also, and above all, we are fed up with the hypocrisy of loved to read her bible and sing Christian songs. Casket Bearers were Kingsley, Jerome and Ray the rich countries, which is leaving us without a planet while it delivers pompous discourses to conceal the hijacking. Olivia is survived by one brother, John Hill of Palacio, Chaske, Kenny and Richard Hill, Aron There are those who say that hypocrisy is the homage that vice pays to virtue. Others say that hypocrisy is the only proof of Minneapolis; three sisters Richanda Hill, Mavis Hill, DeMarrias, Rayce Hill, Benny Cloud, Decotah Cloud the existence of the infinite. And the babble of the so-called “international community,” that club of bankers and war-makers, and Christine Hill of Sisseton; four children Linda and Purvis Wounded Arrow. proves that both the definitions are correct. Palacio of Sisseton, Kingsley Palacio of St. Cloud, MN, The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted, Minnesota I want to celebrate, for a change, the force of the truth that words radiate and the silences born of human communion with Renee Cunningham and her husband James and three served the family. Online condolences may be made to Nature. And it is not by chance that the Summit of the Mother Earth is being realized in Bolivia, this nation of nations that is sons (James III, Clint, and Hunter) of Durham, North www.chilsonfuneralhome.com. rediscovering itself after two centuries of a life of falsehood. Carolina, and Kateri Palacio and her children Julian Bolivia has just celebrated ten years of a popular victory in the water war, when the people of Cochabamba were able to defeat a powerful Californian company, owner of their water by the grace of a government which said it was Bolivian and was Lakeview in Marshall County. very generous to those from afar. He took over the family farm at the age of 14 after the That water war was one of the battles that this land saves for the defense of its natural resources: that is in defense of its death of his father. He moved to Boskko Township where he commonness with Nature. Bolivia is one of the American countries where indigenous cultures have been known to survive, and farmed and ranched and he did custom combining from 1958 those voices now resound with more force than ever, despite the long period of rejection and persecution. until 1977. Charles Osa Joseph “O.J.” Fisher, 89, Sisseton, died He married Lucille Derby in 1946 and they had three The world, bewildered as it is and stumbling like a blind person in a shoot-out, will have to hear those voices. Thursday, April 22, 2010, at his home in Sisseton. These tell us, mere humans, that we are part of Nature, related to all that have legs, feet, wings or roots. sons. They moved into Sisseton. He married Sandra Dykstra Funeral services were scheduled for Monday, April 26 at in 1965 at Bethania Lutheran Church, Rosholt. They had six The European conquest condemned the indigenous people who lived in that communion for idolatry and, for believing in it, 10:30 a.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church, Sisseton, with the children. they were whipped, beheaded, or burnt alive. Rev. William Schruba officiating. He enjoyed early morning coffee at the cafes, playing From the time of the European Renaissance, Nature was converted into merchandise or into an obstacle to human progress. Organist was Mona Greseth and soloists will be Lexy cards, gardening, and western novels. And till now, that divorce between Her and ourselves has persisted, to the point that there still are people of good faith who are Nelson and Allan Dykstra. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa; and moved by poor Nature, so badly treated, so hurt-but they see Her from the outside. The indigenous cultures see Her from the Burial will be in the Sisseton Cemetery, Sisseton. one son, Charles. inside. Pallbearers were Jim Kriz, Don Kriz, Harlan Hilleson, Survivors include his wife, Sandra Fisher of Sisseton; his Seeing Her, I find myself. Whatever I do against Her, is done against myself. In Her, I find myself; my legs are also the road Keith Guy, Mark Dykstra and Perry Dykstra. Honorary children, Robert and Peggy Fisher of Sisseton, Monte Fisher of that they walk. pallbearers were all of O.J.’s close friends and neighbors. Superior, Wis., Michael and Tricia Fisher of Sisseton, Michelle Well, we celebrate this Summit of the Mother Earth. And if only the deaf do listen: Human rights and the rights of Nature Visitation was held Sunday at Cahill Funeral Chapel, and Scott Nelson of Sisseton, Patrick and Roberta Fisher of are two names of the same dignity. Sisseton, and continued Monday prior to the services. Rosholt, Paul Fisher of Mitchell, and Susanne and Richard Eduardo Galeano is a Uruguayan author whose books include Las venas abiertas de América Latina (Open Veins of Latin He was born on Feb. 8, 1921 in Red Iron Lake Township, Tenold of Watertown; one sister Elsie Hilleson of Veblen; 12 America), Memoria del fuego (Memory of Fire), and Espejos: Una historia casi universal (Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone). Marshall County, to Charles and Nina (Castle) Fisher. He grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Translated by Supriyo Chatterjee. Source: Rebelíon. attended school in Long Hollow, Roberts County, and

Sota guest editorial – Coteau des Prairies Hosptial in Sisseton, South Dakota. WPCCC: Mother Earth Needs Seat Funeral arrangements n are pending at the Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted, Minnesota. Online condolences at Future Climate Talks Gavin Shortman, age 43, of Rosholt, South Dakota may be made to www.chilsonfuneralhome.com. Wanted: World Referendum, Climate Justice Tribunal journeyed to the Spirit World on Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at By Franz Chávez 1:00 p.m. at the Upper Sioux Multi Purpose Building. Burial (Published on Friday, April 23, 2010 by Inter Press Service.) will be held in the Doncaster Cemetery. Cochabamba, Bolivia - A world people’s referendum on climate change will be held in April 2011 for the earth’s peoples to Visitation will be held Monday afternoon beginning at decide how to address this global problem. 3:00 p.m. at the Multi Purpose Building and will continue Although it is hoped that some states will cooperate, the participation of governments will not be essential to the Greg Blue, 50, of Sacred Heart, Minnesota, died Saturday, until the service on Tuesday. referendum, as civil society organizations are to plan it according to their own lights and the traditions and customs of each local April 24th at his residence. Funeral arrangements are with the Wing-Bain Funeral area. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 27th at Home of Granite Falls. This was one of the final resolutions Thursday at the close of the World People’s Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth, held in the central Bolivian city of Cochabamba. The definitive wording of the text may be modified, but the questions proposed for the referendum are: a. Do you agree with re-establishing harmony with nature and recognizing the rights of Mother Earth? b. Do you agree with changing the model of over-consumption and waste which characterizes the capitalist system? c. Do you agree that developed countries should reduce and reabsorb their domestic greenhouse gas emissions so that average global temperature does not rise by more than one degree Celsius? d. Do you agree to shifting all expenditure away from wars and increasing the budget for the defense of Mother Earth? e. Do you agree with a Climate Justice Tribunal to bring to account those who destroy Mother Earth? The conference, which formally opened Tuesday Apr. 20, adopted a radical agenda intended to influence the official negotiations on climate change carried out under the aegis of the United Nations. The planet’s average temperature must not be allowed to rise by more than one degree Celsius this century, and therefore Our heart and prayers go out to the family of Andrew ***** industrialized nation must cut their greenhouse gas emissions, which cause global warming, by over 50 percent by 2020 Lufkins. We hope that he is found soon. A person would have to be blind and deaf not to realize compared with 1990 emissions, the resolutions affirm. If anyone has information about AJ’s whereabouts, please there is powerful gayapi and some serious accusations flying Industrialized countries -- regarded as responsible because of their leading role in industrial development, which has caused contact his mother Sheila Lufkins at (605) 268-0066 or Tribal around the Lake Traverse Reservation. climate change -- are called on to pay the debt they owe for polluting the world’s atmosphere, on pain of legal action if they fail Law Enforcement at (605) 698-7661. It is not our place to comment on one side or another of to honor this obligation. Thank you to everyone who has responded and has helped the controversies, but we do advise SWO Tribal members not Among other proposals are the creation of a multilateral organization to manage environmental issues, international in the search. to rush to judgments about anyone or any particular point of recognition of the rights of Mother Earth, a ban on privatizing knowledge, protection for climate migrants and the fullest respect for the rights and freedoms of indigenous peoples. About 35,000 people attended the conference at Cochabamba at the invitation of Bolivian President Evo Morales, in an Sota Iya Ye Yapi attempt to strengthen the voice of global civil society at the forthcoming 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 16), to be held in November in Cancún, Mexico. 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Page 2 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 other Tribal issues. The suspension and reinstatement are not would go to each other’s place to help out, and the women Special commentary – isolated issues. There will be a ripple effect. What people are folks would all agree on what they would each bring and get saying may or may not be fact. together and cook for the men. The Tribal Council and the Tribal Chairman should Thinking back on that now, whenever we put up hay or have been upfront regarding the investigation. Our (OA) was picking corn, or whatever, the women folks would come councilman did not report this to us until it hit the fan and out to the fields, spread out a tablecloth and set out the food, people began questioning him. When there is secrecy; that it was just like a picnic every day. Maybe we were poor, but life was good then. Poor but happy. By Angelique EagleWoman Interior to use the fund if it can save the U.S. government breeds suspicion. There is nothing in the Tribal Chairman’s Mitakuyapi, Vine T. Marks, Sr. (Angelique EagleWoman (Wambdi A. WasteWin) is a money by simply not doing anything. written reports to Tribal Council regarding the investigation. citizen of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Oyate of the Lake Side issues involved with the $2 billion are that individual Can you guess why that is? He and the Tribal Council tried Traverse Reservation in South Dakota; an attorney licensed Indians can’t use these funds to consolidate family interests at to hide behind confidentiality but everybody knows there is in DC, OK, ND, and SD; and a law professor teaching Civil all. No new trust land is being added here. The real motivation no such thing in Tribal government. Interestingly, a gaming Procedure and Native American Law.) is to consolidate land in the tribal government to help the commissioner’s $40 Randy Travis ticket was important enough As a law professor who teaches civil procedure, I want to BIA in their record-keeping, so that there are less fractionated to be included in the Tribal Chairman’s written report for explain the due process problems with the U.S. government’s undivided interests in trust land to administer. At a recent several months in a row and also a former Tribal employee’s I had written a letter last week but missed the deadline, so proposed settlement of the Cobell lawsuit. The lawsuit was panel I attended at the 35th Annual Indian Law conference, confidential issue. I’ll write this one. originally filed as a class action on behalf of Indian owners of the representative from Interior stated that no probate interests I was present at all the Tribal Council meetings held I’ve had some people tell me that maybe I should not be trust lands seeking an accounting from the U.S. government. were involved with the settlement. Therefore, if you are within the last week or so. There were meetings scheduled and so vocal anymore and that I need to watch my back, because Under the federal rules of civil procedure, this type of lawsuit waiting on the BIA to probate your interests, you are out of cancelled so people wanting to attend wasted their time. I was that they heard I might get beat up or shot, jumped . . . stuff asking for an action – the accounting – is the type of class luck to be included in the proposed settlement. Furthermore, present at the Tribal Council meeting held on Thursday a.m., like that. Kinda pissed me off then I thought, I have every action where you are bound by the judgment. When a class Interior has a list of some 60,000 Indians under the category April 15 at Dakota Magic. The purpose of the meeting was right to say what I want as long as it’s not lies, and I have a say action is filed requesting money damages as a remedy, due “whereabouts unknown.” Under the proposed settlement, to complete the previous Thursday’s agenda items. I was the in what happens within our Tribe, whether you agree or not. process kicks in at the highest levels and every person has the Interior will spend five years doing radio, tv and newspaper ads only Tribal member present, and some program managers. A So now that I got that off my chest, let’s get back to our right to “opt-out” and file their own lawsuit. Everything has to find them. If they cannot be located, then Interior will use group of people (mostly elder women) carrying signs arrived Tribal Council’s actions a couple weeks ago. First Council been twisted up in the Cobell Proposed Settlement (CPS). funds from the $2 billion to purchase their interests and give and were sitting and listening. After Brenda Bellonger’s tax suspends the Tribal Chairman, for his involvement, and The CPS has three levels of payments to individuals for them to the tribal governments. The amounts the whereabouts report I raised my hand to speak. The Chairman chose not association, with Red Shield/Red Arrow, which the people this accounting action to total $1.4 billion. First, the four unknown folks will have credited after disenfranchisement will to acknowledge my raised hand and Terri Larsen made a were looking for, well not all. Then they make a motion not named plaintiffs are set to receive $15 million. Second, the then be put in new IIM accounts by Interior – quite a solution. motion to adjourn. The last program report was not heard to do business with Red Shield. That was round 1, so to speak. Historical Class is tied up with the accounting claim and not We can’t find you so we’ll sell your land back to the Tribes even though they were on the agenda and waiting. I noticed Round 2 Old Agency had a special meeting, and voted to allowed to opt-out and will only receive $1,000 for all of their and your heirs may get the money after a protracted probate that Tribal Council and maybe others were given comp buffet suspend the Chairman. Then Council has a meeting and votes claims dating back to the General Allotment Act of 1887. process. tickets. A while ago, Joyce Country told me the Tribal Council to reinstate the Chairman, and Old Agency councilman voted This is clearly an injustice where the Historical Class is not Part three of the settlement is to create an education fund. stopped accepting comps. to reinstate the Chairman, against the District’s wishes. Keep allowed to opt-out and file their own lawsuit if they want to. When I went to Stanford, I remember my father telling me At the beginning of the April 15 meeting Mike Selvage in mind that OA Councilman was out of town during round This violates the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 23(b) to take our treaty to the financial aid office and insist that we gave a long talk. I zeroed in on three of his remarks. He 1, and LT councilman voted to reinstate the Chairman also, which mandates money damage class actions provide opt-out were guaranteed an education under the treaties we signed stated that he didn’t do anything wrong. He suggested that he was also absent from round 1 vote, he was there, but left provisions. This turns the tables on the original filed lawsuit with the U.S. government. Well, in the proposed settlement Tribal Council meetings be closed. Are closed meetings OK before the vote. I’m not sure if it’s OK to vote if the Chairman’s and binds those with the longest claims to a payment that the U.S. government is going to seed an education fund at $2.4 with you? He also asked if there will be a divided council. your brother, I think some people would call that a conflict of cannot possibly represent what is owed to them or what should million and give rebates from the $2 billion land consolidation At the beginning of each term, people watch to see how the interest? be the damages for mismanagement of their lands. in part two to fill up that fund. As a colleague recently pointed newly elected Council members align themselves. It is obvious So the Chairman is now reinstated and our Tribe looks Third, the Trust Administration Class gets paid last, out, if 240 Indian students receive funds of $10,000 each the how this Tribal Council is lined up and behind whom. It is like we condone this kind of activity, rip us off we don’t care. if there is money left from the $1.4 billion, with a bottom education fund will be exhausted. Again, isn’t this already the a mistake to totally align yourself with any group or person. I live in a white town, I overheard a couple of wasicu men line payment of $500 and then a formula kicks in. This last responsibility of the U.S. government? How are you going to extricate yourself when things go wrong? talking about how they never win at the Magic anymore and group is considered a “money damages” group and so they Based on the above, I call the Cobell Proposed Settlement Aligning yourself creates obligation. The divided Council is one said they are probably ripping us off, that’s why we don’t can decide to opt-out and file their own claim. The Historical a scam. As a Dakota woman, a lawyer, and a law professor, a curious question. The Tribal Councils should be divided go anymore. This is only one story. I hate to think of how they Class can be counted here for an additional $500 (totaling I am appalled that the U.S. government would attempt to 10 ways because there are 10 members. Maybe divided is the look at the Tribe as a whole. a whopping $1,500 for 120 years of mismanagement). The push this through the U.S. Congress. The U.S. government wrong word, but anyway, I will continue. Each of the Council I sat in Council when DCA was in front of the Tribal formula that may add to the $500 looks to the past balances has imposed the trust relationship on Indian peoples in mid- members are elected by the people in their respective Districts Council and they talked about the gang activity around the res of the Individual Indian Money (IIM) account over ten years North America. Surely, the highest fiduciary duty is owed and people expect them to be their voice and their source of and how people were getting shot and beat up. and uses that as the amount to be compensated. So, if the to individual Indians whose lands are managed by the U.S. factual information. District members who take the time to Getting back to round 1, before Lake Traverse U.S. government really mismanaged your account and put government – higher than the duty owed to politically- attend District meetings take actions, pass motions and expect Councilman left the Council chambers, Frances Simon yells in zero dollars, then under the formula – you get $500 plus organized tribal governments. At every step, the U.S. their Tribal Council representative to follow their directives. lame duck Council, LT councilman says what Frances says zero dollars. In other words, those who have already received government has used its attorneys to fight this simple action This is not happening. OA councilman votes as he chooses or lame duck Council, LT councilman says let’s go outside . . . I the most in their accounts are set to receive more through the asking for an accounting. Here in the latest round, Interior as somebody else wants. Each of the Tribal Council members was there and saw this and not even a week earlier the DCA formula. wants to sneak through this proposed settlement and stop should be separate, independent, think for themselves, follow talked about all the violence around the res, and we have a My proposal would be to put all class members into the the accounting, the claims for mismanagement, and the the directives of the people in their Districts, and follow their leader that does this to his own people, I just wonder how long first group – yes, everyone should get $15 million just like rights of those who are most at the mercy of the U.S. trust heart and their conscience. They should ask questions, get this Council will let all this stuff continue. the four named plaintiffs if we are going to be fair about responsibility. This is unconscionable, immoral, and would backup documentation and make decisions on the merits of The integrity of the Tribe has been damaged by all of this. this. Secondly, the U.S. government admits no wrongdoing be on par with the bleakest eras of U.S. Indian policy such as each issue. They need to stop acting like sheep. It is obvious The people long ago had leaders, nowadays we have whatsoever in this proposed settlement. Several times the removal, assimilation, and termination. We need the eagle who the sheep are. I believe there is truth to the saying, “Birds politicians, swimming with the sharks. U.S. Secretary of the Interior has been held in contempt whistleblowers to come forth in Indian Country to stop this of a feather flock together.” Jody Owen, Round 3 District meetings, let the people by the federal district court and yet, the settlement does great wrong from being perpetrated by the U.S. government. Watch for retaliation because it will happen, it may have decide. not acknowledge any wrongdoing on the part of the U.S. already started. government. There isn’t one word of apology. As originally All the Districts should make motions to reinstate filed, the complaint estimated over $48 billion was owed to the Chapter 55, 55-A (suspended by Tribal Council) and the Audit entire plaintiff class. The first part of the settlement amounts Code that was repealed by Tribal Council. These three are the to a measly $1.4 billion with the majority going to the four laws that define code of conduct, conflicts of interest, debts named plaintiffs and their attorneys. This is food for thought. Since I am from the old school, to the Tribe and Districts’ financial accountability. Some on I have run across this kind of negative labeling at our Part two of the settlement contains a $2 billion fund I will continue to write food for thought letters to the Oyate the Tribal Council do not want this. And some of the DCA IHS. administered by Indian Country’s friend, the Department in the Sota. No blogging for me, yet. I tried to get this into members do not want this. Wonder why? ***** of the Interior, to purchase from individual Indians’ their last week’s paper but didn’t meet the deadline. I want to The Tribal Council passed a motion for a 7 member hiring TV’s Dr. Drew Pinsky recently said, “If [Lindsay Lohan] fractionated land interests and transfers them to the tribal encourage Tribal members to attend Tribal Council and your board so the Districts should begin their selection processes were my daughter, I would pack her car full with illegal government. Under the proposed settlement, Interior has ten District meetings. This is your right, this is your government. immediately. There is “inside” opposition to this, however, the substances, send her on her way, call the police, and make sure (10) years to use up the fund or it reverts back to the U.S. You need to get involved and stop 10 ordinary people from 7 member board has approval and can be in place immediately. she was arrested. I would make sure she was not allowed to Treasury. Yes, you read that right – there is no incentive for making decisions for you. You need to hear firsthand and get Most of the Districts have also passed motions for a 7 member get out of jail.” This incredibly irresponsible advice is not only backup documentation for not only the current controversy but judicial committee and police commission. Many of our laws unethical, it’s also illegal. are outdated and in need of amendment. The penal code needs The Association for Addiction Professionals’ code of ethics to be amended so it has “teeth” and Tribal court needs to be view until you are able to get the facts. ***** states: “I shall refrain from using any methods that could be revamped. Of course, attending District and Tribal Council Words to consider (or, perhaps, not!): considered coercive such as threats, negative labeling, and Until next time, Etta Jo Marks. meetings, if you can, is good advice. Going with an open mind “There are more of them than us.” Herb Caen attempts to provoke shame or humiliation.” and asking questions – without delivering accusatory remarks “The great thing about democracy is that it gives every As a so-called “addiction specialist,” Dr. Drew should – is the best way to go about it. voter a chance to do something stupid.” Art Spander know that addiction is a serious health problem, and it should Please read the statement in this week’s Sota from SWC “In the fight between you and the world, back the world.” be dealt with like any other disease: with compassion rather President Diana Canku. Frank Zappa (1940 - 1993) than coercion. Instead, his comment perpetuates the punitive, She is countering gayapi which suggests there is “Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by Hau Mitakuyapi, knee-jerk response to addiction that has only succeeded in something seriously wrong at the Tribal College. Hopefully, chance.” William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) Ake de wahehuni do. Wanna de woitancan unkitawab filling our prisons. readers will listen to what she has to say. “It is possible to be below flattery as well as above it.” doked skanpi tainsni se ecece. Oyate unkitawapi wanna oge ***** The rumors about SWC are far off base. Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800 – deciya nanji pi, ga oge es omaecedkiya etuwan nanji pi scece, Peace. Sincerely, ***** “Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those hahan oge es cokahiya nanzib ga okshanshan eduwanyakapi, Elwood Greybuffalo Jr. Thanks to the terrific OEP staff and all those who helped who find it.” Andre Gide (1869 - 1951)1859) tka tokeya yabte stodyapsni. Tuwe inyan icub ga wiwi wan sponsor this year’s Earth Day. ***** cokaheya kaho iyeyab kinhan , magaksica ga hnaska owas This was the 40th anniversary of the original Earth Day, Those who have internet access can read the Sota news gaabeyaked nazijabpte. Oyate unkitawapi wanna heced skanpi. and no better time to rally support for Mother Earth! and view photo highlights from each weekly issue – in full Oyate wanzi se unskanyakabsni, heun ska wicasta ihayakapi. Thanks also to everyone who turned out. It was a color – at the following website, which is updated weekly Because I am now referred to as one of the “old ___’s”, beautiful day for the walk, and walkers were stretched out a (more frequently when needed): and am not so computer smart, I have only very recently found long way along the route, wearing their Ina Makoce t-shirts http://www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html out about the “blog” and about all the controversies our Tribal I am writing today to express my deep concern and what provided by OEP. ***** government is going through, or causing, or being accused of, should amount to outrage at the response issued to the citizens Please see our photo highlights of the event in this week’s Copy to be considered for publication – news, advertising, or whatever. Nevertheless, it is our people who are causing it, of Sisseton by the Sisseton city officials with respect to the Sota. editorial opinion letters, etc. – are to be submitted to Sota, our people who are being accused of it, and only our people disposition of the old middle school building. This building ***** P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279 by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. can solve it. In case you can’t read or understand Dakota, was constructed with so many Thank you to Nancy Kimmel, publisher and editor of FAX and e-mail submissions will be accepted until 12:00 the fourth sentence above says if you throw a rock into the valuable amenities that to consider destroying it exceeds the Wilmot Enterprise, for sharing her article on the financial noon on Friday (with the exception of letters to the editor/ middle of a slough, all of the ducks and frogs will scatter in my level of comprehension. The reasoning used behind this affairs of Roberts County. Open letters to the Oyate, or “opinion” letters, which must be every direction. The next sentence says simply, that is how our decision is even more astounding. The audit reports show how the County Commissioners received no later than 10:00 a.m. Thursday). people are acting today. We are not acting as one Oyate, but as The old middle school building is now being considered stumbled over the course of several years into the quagmire If you are writing an opinion letter, please note that it individuals. for demolition by the city officials in order to build a new city that exists today. It’s been a path of one poorly conceived plan must be signed and the author’s name will appear in print. I was telling Etta Jo about how the Council meetings used hall and police station, along with constructing a road that after another, not the least of which was constructing a jail Letters must not contain libel and must be brief, ideally 500 to be a long time ago. I remember going to District meetings will connect two other roads. This appears unconscionable in that taxpayers never wanted in the first place, without enough words or less. Letters may be edited for content. Omissions and when someone wanted to talk he/she would raise their an age when our citizens are in such deep need for community thought about its cost of operation. will be identified with periods . . . editor’s explanations will be hand and say “Itancan” and whoever was chairing the meeting activities, particularly for the young of this city. The “What if . . .” never works, but the sure bet we had at provided in [brackets]. Readers who want access to unedited would give that person the floor. It was the same at the Tribal possibilities for its use are nearly endless. one time with full support of a governor and senior senator in versions will need to contact the authors. Council meetings in the sixties and into the seventies, and The citizens of Sisseton will lose a valuable community Washington . . . if only we could have followed through on the Earlier receipt of copy is always appreciated. that person was not interrupted but allowed to speak his/her space for numerous activities of social enrichment because the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement center . . . . For more information, contact Tribal headquarters, thoughts on the current subject. This went on throughout the city officials have decided that their personal agenda supersedes What now? Agency Village, (605) 698-3911. Also, a 24-hour dedicated meeting. Once everyone had their say, or gave their thoughts the needs of the community as well as the clearly expressed Concerning the jail, someone said to me last week, with a fax line is installed at the Sota production office: (605) 938- on the subject, then, and only then, would the Chairman will of the electorate in Sisseton. half-smile, “Close it.” 4676. Voice-mail messages can be sent to the production attempt to summarize all of the discussion, and with the help A survey was made available to area residents through Maybe it could be used by those in the Sisseton office at (605) 938-4452. The preferred way to submit typed of the rest of the Councilmen, find the right wording to put newspapers and businesses. 537 surveys were returned, 477 community who want more space for education and recreation articles and ads, art, and photos (if you happen to have access it into a motion form, and read back to the people. Once all of them expressed the desire to re-use the school building facilities – those favoring saving the old middle school. to a digital camera or scanner), is by e-mail. Sending photos of the people were satisfied with the wording and meaning, and only 60 expressed desires to demolish it. That ratio ***** as moderately compressed jpeg files, each approximately 150- then one of the council people would put it into a motion. And of nearly 8 to 1 in favor of preservation of that building If any readers would like to view the University of Idaho 300 KB in size, is preferred, attached to an e-mail message everybody was happy. represents an overwhelming majority of the citizens’ views College of Law Bellwood Lecture on “The U.S. and Tribal containing information about the pictures. There were no executive sessions, there were no threats, on the subject. These citizens voiced their opinion to the city Nations: An Evolving Relationship Guided by Domestic and The editor can be reached at the following e-mail address: there were no comps, there were no free tickets, there were no officials indicating their desire to see the old middle school International Law,” please use the link below: [email protected] under the table promises, or money passed. http://www.uidaho.edu/law/aboutthecollegeoflaw/ Digital files are also accepted on disc/cd. The only discussions held after the meetings between Open letter to the Oyate newsandevents/bellwoodlectures/presentations -- CDF the men folks were of work they had to do and that everyone Continued on Page 18

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 3 Veterans with the eagle staff and flags, leading the way to the beat of the drum.

The Tiospa Zina Drum group led on this pickup, with some hitch-hikers.

Some little someone really What’s he doing over there? enjoying the day!

No better way to ride. Hi, there, this is fun.

All smiles on a day dedicated to Ina Makoce.

Families making it really a special event.

Hey, look where we’re going!

I’m just riding along, taking it in.

Page 4 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Walkers stretched along the route, winding back toward the community center.

The walk is not only for people. Bark if you agree.

Kids helping kids on the walk.

Volunteer push power.

This is really cool, especially for the littler riders.

What’s going on? Wait for the camera!

The Oyate learn what their Office of Environmental Protection workers are doing to help protect and clean-up the Lake Traverse Reservation at Earth Day 2010 last week.

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 5 accounting controls and record keeping, specifically: This section of the report emphasizes that one of (a) The County Auditor’s office did not perform, on a the more important documents governing financial timely basis, or prepare a detailed reconciliation by fund, transactions of any government is the annual budget. of the total cash assets on hand. This information should When this budget is approved and adopted by the have been provided to the Commissioners on a monthly Commissioners, the expenditures become legally binding basis. appropriations, and the actual expenditures must be in (b) A monthly and year-end reconciliation of the conformity with the budget. general ledger to the tax account record, the capital assets The appropriations included in the annual budget By Nancy Kimmel financial statements and disclosures in accordance with subsidiary listing, the accounts receivable subsidiary constitute maximum authorizations to spend during Wilmot Enterprise Publisher/Editor Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) listing and the accounts payable subsidiary listing were that fiscal year and CANNOT be exceeded, except by An audit report was recently released by South requirements and was considered incomplete. Nor did the not completed. subsequent amendment of the budget, which is outlined Dakota’s Department of Legislative Audit that may financial report include the Statement of Net Assets, the (c) There was no evidence of an independent review in State Codified Laws. explain some of the financial problems that the Roberts Statement of Activities, or the Statement of Cash Flow for of adjustments made to the accounting system by the Specific violations to these laws were: County government is experiencing. The years 2007- 2008. auditor and treasurer. (a) In 2007, the County had line item appropriation 2008 were under review by the State and according to the The audit goes on to state that “In addition, the (d) Several departments did not file an inventory of overdrafts of over $218,000 in the General Fund and report, they determined that: County’s annual financial reports for the years ended Dec. departmental personal property as required by State $13,964 in the Road and Bridge Fund. In addition to (1) Internal accounting controls over financial 31, 2007 and Dec. 31, 2008 contained other significant Statute; and that, the County transferred $366,648 more than was reporting for these years were inadequate resulting in errors.” (e) The County did not make a report budgeted, from the General Fund to the Road and Bridge inaccurate information being presented to users of the The audit recommends that the County and transmittal of the unclaimed property Fund, which resulted in the overdrawing of General Fund financial reports. strengthen their internal accounting controls. (outstanding checks) to the State Treasurer, and Road and Bridge Fund appropriations. (2) Internal accounting controls over monitoring In other words, it’s hard to run a business, which is required by SDCL 43--41B-14 and (b) In 2006 the County issued $7 million in General of cash and fund balance were inadequate resulting in such as the County, if you don’t have 15. Obligation Bonds for the construction of the jail. Net negative cash balances in the County Road and Bridge accurate financial information to tell you According to the audit report, “These proceeds from those bonds were $6,923,000 and the Fund and Jail Construction Fund of $445,098.72 and how much money you have and how much deficiencies in internal accounting control and investment earnings on them were $438,296.39, which $320,149.52, respectively, and deficit fund balances of money you can spend. record keeping reduce the County’s ability to resulted in a total of $7,406,296.30 available to build the $42,353.32 and $320,149.52, respectively, at Dec. 31, Finding #2: ensure that the County’s financial transactions jail. But, the cost to build that jail totaled $7,681,445.91, 2008. Monitoring cash/fund balances are properly recorded and its assets are which left the Jail Construction Fund in the hole by (3) Deficiencies were noted regarding internal This finding states that the County adequately safeguarded.” $320,149.52. accounting controls and record keeping resulting in didn’t maintain proper internal controls over Finding #4: (c) In 2008, the County supplemented the Sheriff, diminished assurance that transactions were properly the monitoring of cash and fund balances Annual Reports County Jail, and Communication Center budgets in the executed and recorded and assets were properly to prevent or detect over-expending the Neither the 2007 or 2008 financial amount of $520,579.37 without having an additional safeguarded. individual fund’s cash resources. As a result, statements were prepared by March 1 of revenue source to cover that amount. (4) The County Auditor did not prepare, publish at the end of 2008, the County had negative their subsequent year and therefore were not (d) In 2008, the County overestimated the revenue or file with the Auditor General of the Department cash and fund balances in the Road and published on time. and other funding sources for the Road and Bridge of Legislative Audit on a timely basis annual financial Bridge Fund and in the Jail Construction The 2007 annual report was not filed Fund by about $483,000. Even though that fund spent reports for the years ending Dec. 31, 2007 and Dec. 31, Fund. The cash balance in the Road and Bridge Fund was with the Dept. of Legislative Audit (DLA) until June 13, $95,000 less than their budgeted expenditures, they 2008, in violation of SDCL 7-10-4; and -$445,098 and the Jail Construction Fund, -$320,149. 2008 and was published June 17, 2008. The 2008 annual came up short by $42,353.32, because the revenues were (5) The County did not comply with state laws The negative fund balance for each account was -$42,353 report had not been filed with DLA or published as of overestimated. related to the County’s budgeting procedures. and -$320,149, respectively. Dec. 9, 2009 in violation of SDCL 7-10-4. The recommendation in the report said: “We recommend So What Does All This Mean? The County’s General Fund cash balance at the end The state recommended that the County Auditor that the County not incur any expenditure in excess of the The following addresses each finding and the audit’s of 2008 was $236,147, which was not sufficient to cover properly prepare the financial report by March 1, as per amount appropriated in compliance with SDCL 7-21-25; analysis and recommendations to the violations. (You will the negative cash balances in the Road and Jail funds. As the law, and publish it within 30 days, also according to and we recommend that the County limit expenditures to note that these findings are published in this issue of the a result of this, the County had to draw on cash balances law. available resources.” Enterprise, which is required by law. This information of other funds. The audit further states, “In addition to being a violation In a draft of the audit, prepared by Glenda Goens, is public information and on file at the Roberts County The audit’s recommendation to the County was to limit of SDCL 7-10-4, the county auditor’s failure to prepare Auditor-in-Charge, her recommendation to the governing Auditor’s Office.) their spending to funds available or find additional and publish the annual financial reports on a timely basis board of Roberts County, was “that the board determine Finding #1: sources for their expenditures. resulted in withholding financial information from the how they are going to resolve their severe cash flow Inadequate/Inaccurate Information Finding #3: taxpayers of the County.” situation.” The County’s annual financial report for the year Improper Record Keeping Finding #5: Goens spent 290 hours completing the audit. A co- ending Dec. 31, 2008, did not include the required The following weaknesses were noted regarding Budget Procedures worker spent an additional 118 hours assisting her.

experienced colleagues in the federally recognized Indian tribes There can be no just and decent future for our nation that and interested nongovernmental organizations. does not directly tackle the legacy of bitter discrimination and While many steps have been taken in the Administration’s sorrow that the first Americans still live with. And America first year, we are not satisfied. We seek to continue to work cannot be fully whole until its first inhabitants enjoy all the together with our partners in indigenous communities to blessings of liberty, prosperity, and dignity. Let there be no provide security, prosperity, equality, and opportunity for all. doubt of our commitment. And we stand ready to be judged There is no American history without Native American history. by the results. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

April 20, 2010 – Here are remarks by Ambassador Susan safety in tribal communities a high priority. The Department Washington, DC – April 23, 2010 – Today, Secretary agency collaboration during the review process as well as E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, of Justice supports an initiative to hire more Indian country of the Interior Ken Salazar issued the following statement dialogue with tribal governments and officials within the at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, April 20, Assistant U.S. Attorneys to prosecute cases of violent crime regarding remarks made at the United Nations Permanent United States. This is an important undertaking that directly 2010. on Native lands. This initiative will also provide additional Forum on Indigenous Issues by United States Permanent complements our commitment to supporting tribal self- Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Members of the Permanent federal agents to support law-enforcement efforts in tribal Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Susan E. determination, ensuring tribal self-government, respecting Forum on Indigenous Issues, Distinguished Representatives communities. Combating crimes involving violence against Rice on April 20, 2010: tribal sovereignty and carrying out our unique federal trust of indigenous groups from around the world, Excellencies and women and children on Native lands is a particularly high “As the Administration reexamines the United States’ responsibilities. Working together with the international distinguished delegates. priority for the U.S. government. position regarding the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of community, we hope to address the many challenges that In his Presidential Proclamation Last year, in the face of a global Indigenous Peoples, we welcome the opportunity for inter- indigenous peoples face around the globe.” last fall honoring Native American economic crisis, President Obama Heritage Month, President Obama took swift action to spur economic recognized that the “indigenous activity and create new jobs. The peoples of North America—the American Recovery and Reinvestment First American—have woven rich and diverse threads into Act specifically allocates more than $3 billion to assist tribal the tapestry of our Nation’s heritage.” What is true in the communities. These funds are being used to renovate schools United Tribes Technical College and Fair 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the lower Americas is true around the world. There is no true history on reservations across the country, to create new jobs in tribal Housing of the Dakotas will host in a housing level of the Jack Barden Center on the United that does not take into account the story of indigenous economies, improve housing, support health care facilities, rights information session for housing residents Tribes campus in Bismarck. populations—their proud traditions, their rich cultures, and and bolster policing services. The President’s Fiscal Year 2011 and leaseholders in the Dakotas. Admission is free; open to all. their contributions to our shared heritage and identity. budget request also proposes a 5 percent increase in federal The event is scheduled for Thursday, April There will be activities for youngsters. But in the United States and many other parts of the funding for Native American programs, to a total of $18.5 world, indigenous communities continue to feel the heavy billion. hand of history. Our first nations face serious challenges: The United States also supports programs that help disproportionate and dire poverty, unemployment, indigenous communities around the world. We are especially environmental degradation, health care gaps, violent crime, committed to promoting corporate social responsibility, and bitter discrimination. Far more must be done—at home particularly with extractive industries whose operations can and abroad—to tackle these challenges, expand the circle of so dramatically affect the living conditions of indigenous opportunity, and work with our Native communities to ensure peoples. The United States has therefore engaged in a they enjoy the security and dignity that all citizens deserve. multi-stakeholder initiative to encourage firms to operate President Obama is deeply committed to strengthening safely within a framework that fully respects the rights of and building on government-to-government relationships surrounding communities. We support the Initiative for among the United States and our tribal governments. Our Conservation in the Andean Amazon, a regional program Bismarck, UTN – Congressman Earl Pomeroy is UTTC Commencement will honor 114 students who Administration has moved quickly to launch programs to designed to strengthen indigenous efforts to protect and scheduled as featured speaker for graduation at United Tribes. earned Associate of Applied Science Degrees and Certificates of improve the lives of Native Americans. Shortly after his conserve the Amazon Rainforest. In Peru, our common Pomeroy is a long-time friend of the college and consistent Completion in the college’s academic and vocational programs. inauguration, the President appointed my colleague, Kimberly efforts focus on the conservation of the Manu National supporter in Congress of Native American programs. He Included will be a group of 20 graduates in a new Teehee, as his Native American policy advisor and began Parks, together with the Yanesha and Ashaninka peoples, by has been North Dakota’s Congressman program: Native American Energy Auditor extensive outreach to tribal leaders. In November of last providing training in sustainable resource management and since 1992. Prior to that he was a State Training. Students from 14 different year, President Obama invited representatives from each of expanding environmental conservation capacity. The United Representative and North Dakota tribes and eight states began the training our 564 Indian tribes in the United States to attend a White States also participates fully and actively in the Arctic Council, Insurance Commissioner. last fall for specialized jobs in the new House Tribal Nations Conference. Nearly 500 tribal leaders a high-level intergovernmental forum of the eight Arctic states His keynote address will be part of the “green economy.” The program’s graduates participated—the most widely attended White House tribal where Arctic indigenous peoples -- represented by Permanent 2010 Commencement Ceremony starting at acquired the skills and ability to perform meeting with the President, Cabinet Secretaries, senior Participant organizations -- have a co-equal role. 1 p.m. Friday, May 7 in Lone Star Arena in detailed inspections for improving the officials, and members of Congress in U.S. history. The Consistent with President Obama’s call for a new era of the center of the college campus. energy efficiency of homes and buildings. President signed a Memorandum on November 5, 2009, U.S. engagement with the world, the United States applauds For those who cannot make it there, It is the first program of its kind to be directing every federal agency to develop plans to implement the Permanent Forum’s efforts to raise awareness of issues technology will come to the rescue. The offered specifically for tribal participants. fully the Executive Order on “Consultation and Coordination affecting the world’s indigenous peoples and to generate ideas event will be on computer. MY TRIBE TV Partners in the program with UTTC are with Tribal Governments,” which mandates that all agencies for substantially improving their livelihoods and communities. will stream the ceremony live and in real the Office of Indian Energy and Economic have an accountable process for meaningful and timely input Thus today, I am pleased to announce that the United time on the Internet at http://mytribetv. Development and the United Association by tribal officials in the development of regulatory policies that States has decided to review our position regarding the U.N. com/. of Journeymen and Apprentices of the have tribal implications. The level of tribal consultation is now Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. We recognize MY TRIBE TV is a Native-owned Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the at historic levels—marking a new era in the United States’ that, for many around the world, this Declaration provides a company that specializes in webcasting United States and Canada. relationship with tribal governments. framework for addressing indigenous issues. During President tribal meetings, celebrations, and athletic Commencement is the concluding event Last month, President Obama signed a historic reform of Obama’s first year in office, tribal leaders encouraged the events, and recently added the popular of the 2009-10 academic year. Graduates the U.S. health care system that includes important provisions United States to reexamine its position on the Declaration— Native talk show “Native America Calling” have chosen the theme: “Life Isn’t About to reduce the gaping health care disparities that Native an important recommendation that directly complements to its weekday line up. Finding Yourself; Life is About Creating Yourself.” Americans still face. Signing and implementing this landmark our commitment to work together with the international Support for carrying the United Tribes event is provided Formal graduation photos will be taken from 8:30 a.m. law constitutes a major step toward fulfilling our national community on the many challenges that indigenous peoples by the U. S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Indian to 12:30 p.m. in the Lewis Goodhouse Wellness Center. Grads responsibility to provide high-quality, affordable health care to face. We will be conducting a formal review of the Declaration Energy and Economic Development. A recording will be are asked to arrive early for best results; Photo sessions end all citizens, including American Indians and Alaska Natives. and the U.S. position on it. And as we move ahead, we archived and stored for ‘on demand’ play at the MY TRIBE promptly at 12:30 p.m. The U.S. government has also made improving public look forward to consulting extensively with our valued and TV website. A graduation banquet is scheduled for the evening prior

Page 6 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Hau (greetings) to our Oceti Sakowin Oyate, all tribal activists, writers, tribal whole family unit in all of our Pow Wows does an immeasurable amount of good for have enough exercise and was he on a nutritious diet? Why did Webster kill himself? newspapers and radio stations, and people who support tribal prisoners everywhere in all of our tribes. The healing and compassion we receive from singing and dancing Look at the numbers of our prisoners who have killed themselves since 1993. the world: cannot be found anywhere in the world. These numbers are very high. Fairness and equality are not happening for our tribal prisoners in the prisons of Our extended family members like our grandfathers, grandmothers, uncles, We need more recreation time on our yards. We need more craft items in our Sioux Falls. Discrimination and injustice overshadows all of our plans and goals. aunts, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, and grandchildren cells. Things like tubes of acrylic and oil paints, canvas paint boards, brushes, good We are under a political monopoly of control at all times by a republican are allowed to come in for our Pow Wows. Why not all of our immediate family drawing pens, pen and ink boards, and water-based finishes will keep our cell times hierarchy of prison officials who are christians that do not want us to implement our members, wives, and those on our visiting lists? occupied. We need better food served in generous portions. own standards of rehabilitation. These oppressions must be changed for the better. The prison at Springfield allows immediate family members in for their Pow We need stereos with our own selections of cassette tapes and CD’s. Our own These words are an executive summary of our problems. This summary does not Wows. All security measures that are used at Springfield can be used for our Pow forms of music for prisoners worldwide provides harmony and pure compassion to our encompass all of our issues and concerns. We have many brothers and relatives who Wows. The drug dogs are always available. More security cameras and metal minds. This is rehabilitation. Prisoners enjoy having our own stereos and music. Our have their own problems. They are invited to provide their own documentations and detectors can be put in place. tribal prisoners actually become singers by listening to cassette tapes and CD’s with evidence. We are allowed to have Pow Wows with our immediate family members in our our songs on them. We ask Chief Oliver Red Cloud to gather traditional people from each of our visiting rooms but these areas are way too small for our large numbers of people. A In the 1970’s and 1980’s clear up until May of 1993 we had the privilege and reservations and decide what must be done. We need the input of our Chiefs, our proper Pow Wow cannot be conducted in our visiting rooms. There is more space in honor of having recreation three times a day during the week. On weekends and women, our ceremony people, and our warrior societies. It is critical that our people our gymnasiums. holidays it was once a day for four hours. All of our craft supplies kept us busy. Good meet for this gathering as soon as possible. We could meet here in Sioux Falls or The right of our immediate family members attending all of our pow wows goes food and stereos were the normal routines. These times need to be brought back. somewhere on the Pine Ridge Reservation. back thousands of years to the beginning of time. Robert Ghost Bear and Bert Montileaux are kept locked away on A-Floor in Our ancestors fought hard for each other. We need the help of all AIM people * In October of 2009 our sacred tobacco was removed from our pipe ceremonies, Section Two. They are traditional Lakota singers who are experts with our customs. lawyers, musicians, singers, dancers, artists, and people who believe that our all prayer times, tobacco ties, and our offerings. Ceremonial tobacco that we use for We ask our people to visit with them and write them letters. They need to be spirituality and culture, are sacred forms of life, and must be protected with our our prayers is not a privilege, it is a right under all federal laws specifically enacted by released back into our general populations. sovereignty, our treaties, our laws, and all of our natural jurisdictions. the U.S. government and Congress in Washington. Eagle claws and eagle heads cannot be in our possession at any time. They are All of our imprisoned brothers and relatives must unite with us. We need people Our people on our reservations and homelands have always used tobacco in viewed as weapons. We have daily access to material things that can be viewed as from within our ranks to be a permanent voice for our purposes. We must be fearless. our ceremonies and offerings. The Native American Church, all of their Roadmen, weapons such as brooms, scissors, pens and pencils, sharp needles, and craft-items Begin with prayer. Make some kind of a sacrifice. Become unified in every possible baptized members, singers, and drummers allow tobacco to be used in their services. that are made with steely We want our eagle claws and eagle heads returned back to way. Believe in freedom. We vehemently oppose the removal of our sacred tobacco. Currently, we are in our property lists. Our problems stem from the DOC policies that are cruel and inhumane. These court with a lawsuit to have our tobacco reinstated by a judge. The policy of not allowing our prisoners to kiss our wives and girlfriends must policies must be reviewed by our legislators in Pierre and by our tribal people on No indigenous classes are allowed to be taught by our tribal prisoners who are be changed. We were allowed to at one time. We could do this at the beginning our reservations. We invite our legislators and tribal people to meet with us. Our artists, language speakers, historians, and orators who know our old way of life. We and end of our visits in the visiting rooms. President Barack Obama kisses the First prisoners will bring testimonies of the wrongs that are against us. Our new governor must be certified in order to teach. Nothing exists for us in the schools. Lady every day because they understand the natural powers of this lifelong human and his administration in- November of 2010 must be made aware of our conditions. White prisoners are allowed to teach the American way of life in the schools and bonding. Everyone in South Dakota kisses their wives and girlfriends. Why can’t we? We believe there are tribal people on our reservations and homelands who are paid a monthly salary to do this. These prisoners work as tutors, clerks, librarians, We cannot purchase headbands for our use. Our commissary won’t sell are highly skilled in developing permanent programs for our imprisoned people. and computer programmers. They are not certified by any means. them to us. Our current headbands are old and worn down. We have submitted We need people to help us write one large major grant that will fund us for several We have asked the Associate Wardens in writing to give us approval and let us Project. Applications to the Associate Wardens seeking their approval to let us buy decades and employ our own resources of teachers make language videos for our inside prison television channel so our prisoners can headbands. These requests have been denied. and advisers. We need the professional wisdom of Bill Means, Lenny Foster, have something to learn from. We have been denied every time. Many of our prisoners are serving outrageously longer terms in prison. A study Waziyatawin, Stephanie Autumn, Marlette Pacheco, the South Dakota Indian The funeral policy needs to be changed to allow our prisoners the right to be needs to be done about this. Harold Withorne has been in prison since 1973. We’d Women’s Political Caucus, Jamie Bissonette and the Sipayic Criminal Justice at funerals when our immediate family members die. Our prisoners are not being like to see him be freed. He is a traditional dancer with his own outfit. Tim Caffrey Commission, all Civil Rights People, and our Tribal/Prison Liaisons. allowed to attend our funerals because of our security classifications. is still waiting for Gov. Mike Rounds to sign his commutation papers. When this Keep us on your lifetime agenda as a top priority. You exemplify courage and Various correctional officers and staff members are outright racist in everything happens, Tim will go home. dignity for our imprisoned people all over the world. Help us to get to the better they do. Their demeanor and attitude permeates our brotherhoods and sacred areas We are lifetime members of our LDN Spiritual Group and NACT. We want to times which are ahead. Don’t forget us. with hostility and bad feelings. They do not like us. We can sense their disrespect for make sure our oppressions are taken away from us. This is going to be a lot of work Our Spiritual and Cultural Violations us. They make comments to us that are degrading. They will actually go out of their and we are willing to begin networking with our outside people to make sure all of Behind the Walls and Fences way and do things to antagonize us. our prisoners are treated with justice and respect. Of Both Prisons The Informal Resolution Requests (Grievances) that we write for all of May many golden eagles from Mato Tipila inspire you with their ability to *Our immediate family members cannot attend our Pow Wows in the our spiritual and cultural violations are always denied. The negative actions of see for long distances. May their wings carry you to the sweetgrass smoke of our gymnasiums of both prisons. They were taken from us in 1995 and we have been correctional officers and staff members are always covered up. Nepotism is rampant. ceremonies. May their tail feathers empower you at all times. working for their return to us from Warden Douglas Weber and his administration. We need an ombudsman to review and record all of our complaint: Signed by: George Blue Bird, Robert A. Horse, Trinity Thompson, and David Our immediate family members were allowed to attend our Pow Wows from 1976 to Elwood Black Bear and Webster Running recently died while in prison. Elwood Jensen. 1995 under Warden Herman Salem, Warden Walter Leapley, and Warden Joe Class. died here in Sioux Falls and Webster committed suicide in Springfield. We need to The participation of our prisoners and our immediate family members as a look at why these men died. This will bring closure for their families. Did Elwood

Summertime I awake in the morning to the sounds of birds chirping, Maybe we’ll finally bring out the grill, and drive the singing happily to start the day, dogs crazy again with all the stuff we like to cook, The smell of the rain the night before makes the world Turning a blind eye to the hot dog or burger that is clean again to lead the way… someone dropped on the ground and the lucky The shining sun casts its warm glow on my skin, and dog took… my soul feels renewed Then we’ll sit in the shade in our pow-wow chairs, On this summer day the options are endless and there drinking coffee, all tuckered out or full from the Washington, DC – Senator John Thune last week joined isn’t anything we can’t do. day, a bipartisan group of his colleagues in sending a letter to Perhaps I will go to the lake for a swim; my kids will I’ll laugh and enjoy the kids playing then smile when Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad (D-ND) love to spend the day there, I realize how blessed we are to have it this way… and Ranking Member Judd Gregg (R-NH) urging them to Sec. 601, P.L. 110-293. These amounts are in addition to any Laughing and splashing, napping and snacking, ©WMT 4/19/10 fully fund the tribal law enforcement and justice programs amounts made available under any other provision of law. floating in the lake without a care… authorized as part of a foreign assistance bill enacted in 2008. The funds authorized for public safety would begin to Senator Thune authored the bipartisan amendment creating address the lack of staff and resources to arrest, prosecute, and the Emergency Fund for Indian Safety and Health, which detain criminals in Indian Country. According to a Justice Opening ceremonies were held on Saturday, April 24th, authorizes $2 billion in funding for critical public safety, health Department study, American Indians experience violent crime kicking off the walk/run of 264 kilometers. care, and water needs in Indian Country. at a rate more than twice the national average, yet funding Early Saturday morning, the group was to be escorted “The creation of the Emergency Fund for Indian Safety for law enforcement in Indian Country is seriously deficient, by the Saskatoon City Police to the outskirts of the city and Health was an important step forward in addressing the contributing to serious public safety risks. For example, a where they planned on meeting at the Office of the Treaty public safety crisis on many tribal lands, but Congress must act 2004 Inspector General report found that Indian detention Commissioner located at the English First Nation, Grasswood soon to make the authorized funding available,” said Thune. facilitates are neither safe nor secure. The report states that “it urban reserve. “The basic public safety needs of many tribal communities, became abundantly clear that some facilities we visited were The walk-run will be conducted in a Staff Relay style. For both in South Dakota and in other states, are not being egregiously unsafe, unsanitary, and a hazard to both inmates updates on the progress of the walk, please visit the Facebook met, which has a detrimental effect on education, economic and staff alike. BIA’s detention program is riddled with events page, titled “Saskatoon Campus Solidarity Walk – development, and infrastructure improvement.” problems . . . and is a national disgrace.” S’toon to Regina.” Although the Emergency Fund for Indian Safety and A 2008 Department of the Interior-contracted report (the Health is authorized to spend up to $2 billion, Congress has Shubnum Report) confirms that tribal jails are still grossly Congressman Earl Pomeroy. not yet appropriated any money into the fund. Senator Thune’s insufficient: bipartisan letter requests that the Budget Committee allocate [o]nly half of the offenders are being incarcerated who to commencement. the full amount for the fund in this year’s budget. should be incarcerated, the remaining are released through Also presenting remarks during the program will be tribal In addition to creating the Emergency Fund in 2008, a variety of informal practices due to severe overcrowding in leaders on the United Tribes governing board representing Senator Thune requested that the Government Accountability existing detention facilities. . . and life and safety of officers the tribes of North Dakota: Three Affiliated Tribes, Sisseton- Office (GAO) study tribal court systems and ways they can be and inmates are at risk for lack of adequate Justice Facilities Wahpeton Oyate, Spirit Lake Tribe, Standing Rock Tribe, and improved. The GAO continues to make progress regarding and programs in Indian Country. Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Pierre, SD – AP – The ousted chairman of the Crow their study and indicates that a report should be ready by the The Shubnum Report recommends that the United States The drum group Tatanka Nagi will provide honoring Creek Sioux tribe in South Dakota is questioning the fall. construct or rehabilitate 263 detention facilities throughout songs. legitimacy of last week’s election. Senator Thune is joined in sending the letter by Senators Indian Country at an estimated cost of $8.4 billion over the In case of inclement weather, commencement will be held Chairman Brandon Sazue Sr. was defeated by former Michael Bennet (D-CO), Byron Dorgan (D-ND), Tim Johnson next ten years. Significant funding is also needed for the in the James Henry Community gym. chairman Duane Big Eagle Sr. by 11 votes. Sazue unsuccessfully tried to appeal the results to the (D-SD), Jon Kyl (R-AZ), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Jim Risch operation and maintenance of these facilities as well as tribal tribal election board, alleging vote-buying and other violations. (R-ID), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Tom Udall (D-NM). The full law enforcement and tribal judicial systems. He says he now hopes to get the support of the necessary text of the letter follows: The health care funds authorized by the Act would 20 percent of eligible voters to call for a new election. April 16, 2010 help strengthen access to health care in Indian Country. Big Eagle, who served as tribal chairman for nearly Dear Senators Conrad and Gregg: Historically, Indians suffer from a greater incidence of illness two decades and lost to Sazue in the 2008 election, says the We write to request that you assume the amounts and higher mortality rates than the general U.S. population. accusations are unfounded and it’s time to accept the election authorized in Title VI of the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Indians are six and one-half times more likely to die from April 23, 2010 – The First Nations University of Canada results and move on. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, alcoholism, six times more likely to die from tuberculosis, and (FNUniv)– Saskatoon Campus is holding a Solidarity Walk Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 (P.L. three times more likely to die from diabetes. Nevertheless, from Saskatoon to Regina on Highway #11 to activate support 110-293) (the “Act”) in the FY2011 budget. The funding Indian health care funding remains woefully inadequate. for the reinstatement of federal and provincial funding for the would be used for desperately needed law enforcement, health Indian Country is also facing a drinking water crisis. First Nations University of Canada. care, and water projects benefitting American Indians and According to IHS, safe and adequate water supply and waste FNUniv’s Saskatoon Campus, including its student Alaska Natives. disposal facilities are lacking in approximately 11 percent association, faculty, staff, alumni and its community Based on the U.S. Constitution, treaties with Indian of American Indian and Alaska Native homes, compared to supporters, will be congregating at the Saskatoon Campus, tribes, and federal statutes, the United States has assumed one percent for the U.S. general population. In some areas of the home of the School of Indian Social Work, which was the a trust responsibility for the provision of public safety and Indian Country, this figure is as high as 35 percent. original program that led to the formation of the SIFC in 1976. health care to Indian people. The Native American population, The lack of a reliable potable water supply in Indian Following the announcement of its funding cuts, members however, is facing a public safety and health crisis due, in Country results in a high incidence of disease and infection of SISW program have been occupying the Saskatoon campus large part, to a lack of federal funding. Recognizing this fact, attributable to waterborne contaminants. IHS estimates that for 31 consecutive days, sleeping in the school’s gymnasium in July 2008, Congress authorized (1) $750,000,000 for law for every dollar it spends on safe drinking water and sewage since March 23, 2010. The walk-run is an extension of this enforcement in Indian Country, (2) $250,000,000 for Indian systems, it achieves at least a twentyfold return in health ongoing political protest, which has been expedited with health care, including contract health services, Indian health benefits. The agency estimates that the cost to provide all a recent announcement by the current administration to Visit Sota on-line facilities, and domestic and community sanitation facilities, American Indians and Alaska Natives with safe drinking shut down the school, and sell the building and property in http://www.earthskyweb.com/ and (3) $1,000,000,000 for water supply projects that are water and adequate sewage systems in their homes is over $2.3 Saskatoon. sota.html part of Indian water settlements approved by Congress. See billion.

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 7 Tiospa Zina middle school students attended the 15th Alexandria Crawford had one of the most critical and annual South Dakota Peer Helper Conference in Watertown, influential parts of the SD Peer Helper Conference. She was SD. The conference promotes youth leadership in developing chosen for a youth staff position which is truly an honor. It healthy lifestyles without alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. means that she had worked hard throughout the year to help Students are put into families where they did a lot of team make a positive change in the school and/or community. building activities. She enjoyed other experiences at other conferences and Competitions were also held, where the families competed wanted to come back and work hard to help recreate the against each other. excitement for the 2010 participants. Pidameya, Alex.

ere are photos of Wambdi athletes competing on their home field Hlast Thursday, April 22nd.

Page 8 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Submitted by Rosie Carlson, Sandy entertained the students by reading read The Foot book and had students Schneider, and Lacey Boik some of his favorite Dr. Seuss stories. using their math and measurement skills The third grade students at Tiospa In the afternoon, students rotated by tracing and cutting out their feet to Zina celebrated a belated Dr. Seuss’ to each of the three classrooms to listen see how far we could go in the school. In birthday on Friday, March 5th. They to a Dr. Seuss story and complete an Lacey’s room, students made and ate a kicked off the day by enjoying Green activity based on the story. Cat in the Hat Parfait. Eggs and Ham for breakfast, served by Rosie had the students tap into Happy Belated Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Thing 1 and Thing 2. their creativity by designing a new hat Ted Hamilton, superintendent, for The Cat in the Hat. Sandy’s room

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 9 The annual Enemy Swim Day School carnival was held challenging games to play. Game participants won ESDS recently. A large number of community members attend the bucks to spend in the always busy prize booth. event this year. Door prize drawings were held during the evening. Carnival goers were treated to a carnival supper sponsored National Relief Charities offered attendance incentives for by the ESDS Culture Club. The gym of full of exciting and people who registered that evening also.

Tessa Keeble shows the ducks she chose at the duck pond. hese students were selected as winners of the Week of the Young Child Coloring and Jane Ryan helps with the fishing pond. TSidewalk Art Contests: Stacia, Lexi, Azariah, Sammi, Tristin, Jamal, Mahpiya, Jordan, Luta, Demi, Jenna, Rion, Jordee, Mariah and Alexis (not pictured, Kye and Shay). Congratulations! Thank you to the FACE Program for sponsoring the week-long events. SUMMER YOUTH APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE Summer Youth applications will be available on April 30, 2010 at the ET/Demo office located at the old T.Z. building. Deadline Looking Ahead to apply is May 28, 2010. Thursday, April 29 - Combined The SY program is for youth ages 14-21, and still in school. Middle School and High School Spring Applications are approved by household income. Youth are Concert - 7:00 p.m. in the Performing selected by seniors first, then juniors, etc. and chosen equally Arts Center by districts. Any Tribal program or organization that wishes to Friday, May 14 - There WILL be utilize SY workers, please submit a request and a job description school. to our office. If you have any questions, you may call Chris Heminger at (605) 698­4400, Ext. 218

Community Education Director Becky Jaisey Shepherd in the pie Bergquist carnival golf expert with Itancan throwing booth. Christensen.

Bismarck – UTN – United Tribes Technical College is offering an electricians training course over the summer. The application deadline is May 22 for the Native American Electrician’s Training Program. The seven week session will be conducted on the United Tribes campus in Bismarck. Successful completion could lead to an apprenticeship in electrical Elias Quinn and Greg Campbell work. playing bingo. The training is offered in Tessa Owen, Rhyka Nelson, and Greg Campbell at Thursday, May 6, 2010 cooperation with the Office of Indian the Karaoke booth. Energy and Economic Development, U. 6:00 p.m. S. Department of Labor, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Sisseton High School Cafeteria the National Electrical Contractors Guest Speaker: Dr. Elden Lawrence Association.

Bingo booth – caller Duane Eidet standing.

One (1) School Board position will become vacant. The position must be in the category of Enemy Swim Day School parent. The Declaration of Candidacy forms will remain confidential until the time of publication. This position is for a three (3) year term.

Declaration of Candidacy may be filed in the office of the Business Manager, Enemy Swim Day School, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, not earlier than the 5th day of May 2010, and not later than the 18th day of May 2010. Candidate qualifications and background will be certified.

The School Board election will be held Thursday, June 24, 2010, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Enemy Swim Day School. All Tribal members and parents are eligible voters.

Absentee Ballots requests may be submitted starting at 9:00 a.m. on June 9, 2010 through 3:00 p.m. on June 23, 2010. Absentee Ballots received after 3:00 p.m. on June 23, 2010 will be null and void.

Debra Rumpza Business Manager. 17-2tc

Page 10 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 This year’s graduation will be held Class colors: Green, black, Kaitlin Jean Jorgenson * at Summit High School gym on Sunday, platinum. Samantha Angeline Kriech May 16, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.. Invocation Class flower: White calililly. Mark Andrew Larson * will be given by Ashlyn Jorgenson, and Here the members of the class of Matthew Michael Miller * benediction by Matthew Miller. Class 2010: John Roberts speakers will be AMark Larson, Jenna Memoree Dawn Arcoren Erik Anthony Rockwood Ryan and Hannah Zubke. Markus Michael Barse Jenna Marie Ryan * Baccalaurette will be on Tuesday, Allison Dee Breske * Hannah Jean Zubke * May 11th, at 8:00 p.m. at the high Travis Raymond Brus * Honor Students & National school gym. Matthew Duane Daniel Honor Society members. Class motto: In this bright future, Dustan Duncan Davis * Class Advisors: Marilyn Boik, Laura you can’t forget your past. Bob Marley. Ashlyn Rose Jorgenson * Maag.

Waubay 2010 graduates, from left: very front – Allison Breske, Samantha Kriech, Jenna Ryan, Hannah Zubke, and Memoree Arcoren; middle row – Erik Rockwood, Markus Barse, Ashlyn Jorgenson, BELL, Kaitlin Jorgenson, Matthew Miller, and Amos Roberts; back row – Dustan Davis, Matthew Daniel, Travis Brus, and Mark Larson. This is a pre-apprenticeship course [email protected] or [email protected]. associated with the National Joint For more information and the Apprenticeship and Training Committee application form, visit the United Tribes in Bismarck. website: www.uttc.edu. Orientation for successful applicants is June 13. Classes begin June 14. Graduation is scheduled for July 30. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to United Tribes Technical College: Barbara Schmitt or Arden Boxer, 701-530-0607,

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 11 Congratulations Congratulations Happy Golden Birthday Luke Gerald - 27 on the 27th Robert Shepherd Sophia S. Renville For your Awards, Certificate of Achievement, Coca-Cola Award, Academic Excellence On Your Graduation 2010 Student of the Year, Sisseton Wahpeton College, Selected to attend AIHEC 2010 in Arizona . . . Sophia: You have overcome your fears and now your life will unfold with beauty and happiness with all your faith, it will bring you joy, laughter, peace and love. May you receive all its blessings. We are all so proud of you and the hard work you have done on yourself. This is the beginning of your path and we are here to stand by your side every step of the way. We are so proud of you and your new-found vision. The Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty Love you so much from all your family . . . and Degree Candidates of Leroy & Children University of Mary Dean, Connie & Maddie Abraham Mom, Dad, Matt, Amelia & family announce that Agatha & Family Robert Octavio Shepherd Rochelle & Family “Mahypiya Hotanka” Melissa & Family is a candidate for the degree of Uncle Harvey & Joy Happy 6th & 7th Birthday Uncle Harry Master of Business Administration Uncle Glen To My Baby Girls with a concentration in Management Lakiya and Jessalynn Johnson at the Commencement Exercises Saturday, May First, Two thousand ten Two o’clock in the afternoon Bismarck Civic Center Bismarck, North Dakota Reception following at Scott and Lorraine Davis’s House 819 North 18th St. Sohpia being honored for the Coca-Cola Bismarck, North Dakota 58501 Award.

Sophie is pictured with Richard Williams, CONGRATULATIONS president and CEO of the American TO Indian College Fund.

I love you two beautiful angels, I miss you so much. I can come home to be with you. JESSE J. BIEN! I hope girls had a fun day with Grandma Colette! Jesse was hired to complete his student teaching at Flandreau Indian School for the Fall of 2010. Way to go, Jesse. We are so proud of you and we love you Love Always & Forever very much! Mom & Your Baby Brother Jesse is the son of the late Brenda L. Keeble and Dan Bien from Sioux Falls, SD. (Germaine & Bernard III) Always, Your “Rez” family

Happy Birthday Happy 18th Birthday Mary Jo Haley Dawn! I love you, Sister. I miss you a lot. I hope you had a good one where you are. With love from Your Baby Sister & Niece & Nephew Germaine, Lakiya, Jessalynn & Baby Buddy A very special thank you to the Lady behind the seeing (Dionne Sophia and Leann Eastman and fellow students, carrying Crawford SWC Director of Student support Services) you are the Tribal College flag at the AIHEC conference. Happy SWEET 16 appreciated for everything you’ve done and helped with. Princess Cheyenne Love Mom, Dad, Ariana, Chandler and your Favorite Nephew Santino!

Sophia and all the other students that attended AIHEC 2010 in Arizona.

Happy 13th Birthday You are SO loved Happy 20th April 26th with all our hearts Birthday Malvin Marquette LOVE YOU! Keoke Mom and Your Apral BIGGEST FAN Phoenix “Chocolate” Keeble To the whole world you might be one person, but to one person you may be the world . . . we’re glad we’ve got you and we love you so much. You mean the world to us. Love, Ashley Blacksmith and Katie Huff Your Big Sis and Niece Love You Mom & Brother

PEP CLASS NOTICE ay 3-14, 2010 SWO HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING PEP CLASSROOM 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Plan to attend two weeks. Daily attendance & active participation will lead to successful completion. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Dorry Larson at 698-4400 ext. 320

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recommends that parents and other caregivers take three actions to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome: *First - increase their contact with the baby - such as carry, walk and talk with the baby, which will help reduce the crying but may not stop it altogether. Holding babies and responding to their cries quickly helps them to develop their sense of security and plays an important role in developing the attachment relationship. *Second - if the crying becomes too frustrating, put the baby in the crib and walk away for a few minutes to calm themselves. *Never - shake or hurt their baby. If your baby does have stomach discomfort, rocking may help. Holding the baby over the shoulder, over the knees or cradled in your arms face down may comfort the baby. Remember, to always place the baby on his or her back Submitted by Jodi Lutjens, RN lot of stress. This stress can result from when being put to bed. Maternal Child Health a family history of violence, drug or Dealing With Temper Tantrums Public Health Nursing Department alcohol abuse, poverty and chronic Temper tantrums occur most Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial health problems. Families that do not often with two and three year olds. Health Care Center have the support of nearby friends and Toddlers are becoming independent and A healthy, safe and nurturing relatives are also at increased risk. A developing their own wants, needs and environment is essential to the well- community that has a problem with ideas. Because they are not yet able to being of children and their families. violence can also create an environment express their wants and feelings with Access to health care, good nutrition, a where child abuse is accepted. words, they often have temper tantrums. safe and secure home and a nurturing Prevention of Child Abuse: It’s often easier to prevent tantrums environment characterized by loving Stop child abuse before it starts. rather than deal with them once they get action and loving words, are all It is important that parents learn going. Some ideas are: The Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center, along with Rose & Lilys Flower important in preventing child abuse. positive parenting skills, including good *If you see your child becoming Shoppe, Sisseton, is presenting each month a bouquet of fresh flowers to women who Child abuse can cause physical communication, appropriate discipline, agitated, try to direct their attention to have a mammogram in loving memory of Sandra Madison. injuries. Child abuse can also cause and how to respond to children’s physical something else. This March 2010 winner, pictured at the mammogram clinic on March 29th with Kelly stress that can disrupt early brain and emotional needs. Here are some tips *Give your child a choice in small Lawrence, RN, is Marlys BlueDog. development. Extreme stress can harm for parents: matters. the development of the nervous and Bonding with Your Baby The *Stick to a daily routine that immune systems. 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(“We are not going to be *Talk about the reasons behind the *Get to know your teen’s friends need a break. drug abuse, eating disorders, obesity, better chance to grow up to be adults having a treat when we go to the park rules and what you expect from them. and their parents, and let them know *Reach out to other parents. sexual promiscuity, smoking, suicide who trust and know how to return today, but we’ll eat something good *Choose your battles. Try to your rules and expectations. *Call a help line (Childhelp and certain chronic diseases. (Centers for affection. It is very important that you when we get back home.”) provide choices in things that are less *Remember - teens still need to runs a national 24-hour hotline Disease Control) respond when your baby cries. This *Praise your child when he or she important. know they are loved and accepted even (1-800-4ACHILD). Child abuse includes all types of starts the process of your baby learning shows self-control and expresses feelings *Make sure your teen understands when they don’t make perfect choices. *Talk to your child’s school. abuse and neglect that occur to children to trust that you are there for them. with words. consequences ahead of time. Be The Importance of Seeking Help *Take a class for parents. under the age of 18. There are four Hold and touch your baby as much as If you cannot prevent the tantrum: consistent in following through with If a parent or caregiver is feeling Protect Your Children - Children common types of abuse: possible. Use feeding time to look into *Tell your child what you expect these consequences. overwhelmed, angry, stressed or are Sacred! Physical abuse occurs when a child’s your baby’s eyes, smile and talk to your from them and have confidence that they *Don’t make consequences so depressed, it is important that they seek Resources: http://www.cdc.gov body is injured as a result of hitting, baby. Babies love to hear human voices. will behave. harsh that you or your teen can’t follow help. These feelings can affect the way http://www.childwelfare.gov kicking, shaking, burning or other show Interact with your baby by playing with *Remain calm. Remember, a child of force them as they grow. models what they see you do. Sexual abuse involves engaging a Coping with a Crying Baby - Preventing *Holding your child during a child in sexual acts. It includes fondling, Shaken Baby Syndrome tantrum may help a younger child rape, and exposing a child to other Crying is the primary means of feel more secure and calm down more sexual activities. communication available to a young quickly. Emotional abuse refers to behaviors baby. Crying is a normal part of a baby’s *Take your child to a quiet place that harm a child’s self-worth or development. Because evidence suggests where he or she can calm down safely. emotional well-being. Name calling, that crying is what triggers some parents Speak softly or play soft music. shaming, rejection, withholding love to shake their babies, it is important that *Some children throw tantrums and threatening are all examples of parents know coping strategies that can to seek attention. Try ignoring the emotional abuse. help reduce the incidence of Shaken Baby tantrum, but pay attention to your child Neglect is the failure to meet a Syndrome. after he or she calms down. child’s basic needs. These needs include The type of crying that is often *Resist overreacting to tantrums, housing, food, clothing, education and most frustrating for parents is the crying and try to keep your sense of humor. access to medical care. that lasts for a long period of time, and Setting Rules With Teens Setting The risk for child abuse and neglect the infant is unsoothable. The National rules to keep teenagers safe are increases in families where there is a Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome important. As resistant as they are to IHS Behavioral Health Department Presents –

Just as CPR saves lives, so can QPR. QPR is a training model of ALL community members on how to help a loved one through a suicidal crisis. You learn the warning signs, clues and suicidal communications of people in trouble. You will learn how you can help save a life. Question – How to question the person about suicidal thoughts. Persuade – How to persuade someone to get help. Refer – How to refer someone to get help. The QPR training lasts one-and-a-half hours and is open to EVERYONE! Training will be at the IHS Behavioral Health conference room on the following dates and times: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010 – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010 – 3:00 p.m. If you would like individual QPR trainings for your program, staff, school, family or group, please call IHS Behavioral Health Secretary Karen Hayes at 742-3731 to schedule. Or, if you have further questions about QPR, you can call Debbie Crawford, LSCW, at the same number. Thank you! child care services; transportation for veterans to local VA hospitals and clinics * Provide up to seven days of post-delivery health care to through VA grants to local Veterans Service Organizations. the newborn children of eligible women veterans. In addition, S. 1963 expands eligibility regarding which In addition to the women veterans’ provisions, the overall organizations can receive grants for transitional housing and bill, S. 1963, would also provide support services to family and other support for homeless veterans, which will be particularly other caregivers of veterans, including education on how to helpful to veterans in rural areas. be a better caregiver, counseling and mental health services, Finally, the bill requires the VA to conduct a veterans’ and respite care for family and other caregivers of all veterans. suicide study. Rep. Herseth Sandlin said, “Given the alarming By U.S. Senator Tim Johnson are more close-knit, each has unfortunately faced hurdles in It also provides health care and a stipend for caregivers living number of veteran suicides, it’s critical that we understand the As a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, I finding and keeping qualified health care professionals in their with severely wounded veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. factors contributing to this problem, and identify steps we can have worked tirelessly to help improve health care across South community. Through a mix of enhanced scholarship programs “Veterans return home with life-altering injuries that take to prevent future tragedy.” Dakota’s reservations. Unfortunately, that battle has often and innovative new demonstration programs, doctors and require significant changes in every aspect of day-to-day life for The House and Senate have been negotiating the details been an uphill fight. That’s why I’m so proud that the historic health professionals will be more aggressively recruited and them and the ones who care for them,” Rep. Herseth Sandlin of this legislation for the past several months. Now that the health reform legislation signed into law by President Obama retained to provide care in underserved communities. said. “This bill recognizes these sacrifices and seeks to provide House has passed it, the Senate must also pass the bill before does not forget the needs of Indian Country. Although this In a rural state like ours, you often have to travel long assistance that can ease the transition into a new life.” sending it to the President for his signature. reform does not solve all the issues facing Indian Country, it distances to visit loved ones, including those in nursing homes The bill also includes important provisions for rural Herseth Sandlin chairs the Veterans’ Affairs makes important strides I have long fought for. and long-term care facilities. For tribal members with no veterans. Traveling to the nearest clinic in a rural area poses Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. Over the years, I consistently cosponsored legislation long-term care in their community, that distance can often problems for many veterans in South Dakota. S. 1963 expands to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to be even greater. That’s why I’m glad that reform also directs coordinate health care efforts on our reservations and help the Indian Health Service to develop ways to keep our elderly ensure the federal government is living up to its treaty and loved ones in their homes, whether through home health care trust responsibilities. Congress included this bill as part of the or community-based measures, for as long as possible. health reform legislation, and it has now been permanently In addition to the health disparities and barriers to reauthorized. No longer will tribal members have to worry care, our health care infrastructure in Indian Country is in about politics in Washington holding up reauthorization of disrepair. This legislation will allow the Indian Health Service, this important measure. the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Brookings, SD – Knee pain keeps many of us on the questions by calling 1-888-DrOnCall (1-888-376-6225) or For too long, the health care situation in Indian Country Defense to work together and pool federal resources to provide bench. But the pains of bones and joints like the knee need not e-mail questions into the show through the show’s website at has remained dire. In South Dakota, infant mortality rates better health care options for their service populations. These stop us from enjoying life. this link: http://oncall.sdstate.edu. on our reservations are higher than any place in the country. joint efforts to provide care through shared medical facilities During April 29’s “On Call” program, medical editor Dr. The South Dakota State Medical Association and the This is in addition to disproportionate rates of diabetes, and services will streamline spending to ensure federal entities Rick Holm and program producer and host Tami Watson will South Dakota Department of Health both endorse “On Call” cancer, suicide and substance use and abuse. With passage of are making the best use of their funds. delve into the aches, pains, and problems our joints and bones and its programming. “On Call” is the only show to receive health reform and the reauthorization of this bill, our tribal The passage of this historic reform, including the can bring us. these endorsements. communities are finally given the tools they need to begin permanent reauthorization of the Indian Health Care With guest Dr. James Engelbrecht of the Black Hills The program is made possible by major underwriter addressing these epidemics. Improvement Act, does not mean the fight to improve health Orthopedic and Spine Center, “On Call” will address the many support from Avera Health and the South Dakota Foundation A lack of mental health services has made it difficult to services on our reservations is over. We have much work ahead pains we feel in our joints and bones. for Medical Care. Additional sponsors include Dakotacare, fully tackle the challenges faced across our reservations. Health of us in reversing the tide of declining health rates, but we “There’s a wide range of joint and bone pain causes, Brookings Health System, the South Dakota American College reform will make important progress in this area by directing have taken a dramatic step forward in modernizing the health and we’ll look into not only the root of the aches, but ways of Physicians, Swiftel Communications, and the Friends of the Indian Health Service to establish behavioral health, care delivery system for our first Americans. I am proud to to get rid of those sore spots,” said Watson. “Drs. Holm and SDPB. prevention, intervention, treatment and aftercare programs for have helped craft and pass a comprehensive health reform bill Engelbrecht will field viewer calls, and together we’ll explain The Brookings Health System, Fishback Financial Indians. that gives the issues facing Indian Country the attention they some of the many ways we can all battle back against those Corporation, and the Larson Foundation provide closed Whether our reservations stretch across many miles or deserve. restrictive ailments.” captioning for “On Call.” “On Call” airs Thursdays on South Dakota Public The May 6 “On Call” program is focused on nutrition, Broadcasting-Television at 7 p.m. Central, 6 p.m. Mountain. and will touch on everything from obesity to proper diet for “On Call” is a weekly program about health produced by the newborns. South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service. For more information about the program, visit the “On During the live broadcast, viewers can submit their Call” Web site at http://oncall.sdstate.org/.

Washington, DC (April 21, 2010) – Today, the House Disabled American Veterans said, “This measure contains of Representatives passed bipartisan landmark veterans landmark provisions introduced by Ms. Herseth Sandlin that legislation that improves services available to veterans and their will help ensure that women veterans, who have played an caregivers. The bill includes Rep. Herseth Sandlin’s Women increasingly essential role in our military, receive quality, Veterans Health Care Improvement Act, which will help the timely and gender-appropriate health care services from the Veterans Administration (VA) serve the 1.8 million women Department of Veterans Affairs equal in every respect to that veterans by prioritizing their unique health care needs. The bill afforded male veterans. DAV deeply appreciates Ms. Herseth By Gerald F. Joseph, Jr, MD whether they will be able to care for the baby. These feelings contains key provisions to help serve those who were sexually Sandlin’s leadership in getting this legislation passed.” President, The American College of often go away on their own within a week or so. assaulted, who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Specifically, the women veterans’ provisions included in Obstetricians and Gynecologists With postpartum depression, however, the negative (PTSD), or who need child care services. the legislation passed today require that the VA: The joys of pregnancy and motherhood can be short- feelings don’t resolve and can develop into a depressive disorder “Studies show that the care provided to women veterans * Conduct a study on the barriers women veterans lived-or non-existent-for women with postpartumdepression. that interferes with the mother’s ability to function normally. often falls short on many fronts,” Rep. Herseth Sandlin said. experience when seeking health care, An estimated 10 percent of new mothers struggle with this The symptoms, which typically surface between one and three “This bill will help the VA better respond to the unique needs * Educate and train mental health professionals caring for disorder that can be devastating for the mother, her infant, weeks after delivery, are more severe than the baby blues and and circumstances of our women veterans, and to keep pace veterans with sexual trauma; partner, and family. may include: with a changing veteran population. This includes recognizing * Implement a reintegration and readjustment pilot Mood changes after pregnancy-which may be caused by *Strong feelings of depression or anger, months after the growing roles women play in our conflicts abroad, and program for women veterans recently returned from a fluctuations in a woman’s hormone levels following delivery-are childbirth. preparing to meet their needs when they return home. I’m prolonged deployment; extremely common. As many as 80 percent of new mothers *Increasing feelings of sadness, doubt, guilt, or hopeful the Senate will act in short order to approve the bill, * Establish a child care pilot program for veterans experience “baby blues” after childbirth. Within two to three helplessness that affect daily activities. and send it to the President’s desk for signature.” receiving regular and intensive health care services, or who are days after delivery, many women with baby blues report feeling *Changes in appetite. National Commander Roberto “Bobby” Barrera of the in need of such services but do not seek care due to the lack of depressed, anxious, upset, or angry (with the new baby or *Inability to care for oneself or baby. others around them). They may cry for no clear reason; have *Anxiety or panic attacks. trouble sleeping, eating, and making choices; or question *Fears of harming the baby.

Page 14 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 The Family of Vivian Flute will have her burial on Friday, May 7th, 2010 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The processional will be at 10:30 a.m. from Cahill’s Funeral Home in Sisseton to Vivian’s last place of residence where the Family Burial place is located in rural Peever, SD. From the town of Peever, take the road south 3 miles, then turn east 1 mile and then turn south a half-mile. After the graveside services, everyone is welcome to join the family at the Community Center at Agency Village for a meal. May 8, 2010 1:00 p.m. Sisseton Legion Lunch 12:00 Noon-1:00 p.m. Music Provided Memorial Dinner & Giveaway Mens Division (Based on 40 Players) For 1st -- $400, Jacket & Trophy 2nd -- $300, Sweatshirt & Trophy Richard Edwin Bissonette 3rd -- $200, T-Shirt & Trophy 4th -- $100, T-Shirt Womens Division (Based on 20 Players) 1st -- $300, Jacket, Trophy & Star Quilt 2nd -- $200, Sweatshirt & Trophy 3rd -- $100, T-Shirt & Trophy 4th -- $50, T-Shirt $25 for 8 Ball Break Mens/Womens Pool Cue – Loser Lottery For more information, or tickets call Janet or Jeremy Brown at 924-0663 or 742-0207.

*Thoughts of self-harm or suicide. need to learn how to do it well. Women who have previously had postpartum depression If you think you might be experiencing postpartum or a psychiatric illness, lack emotional support at home, or depression or fear that you may hurt or neglect your baby have experienced a stressful event such or yourself, talk to your doctor. He or as recently losing a loved one may have she can refer you to experts in treating a higher risk of developing postpartum depression who can provide support and depression. Further complicating help you work through your feelings. Enemy Swim Cultural Center matters is that new mothers often can’t Talking to your partner or a friend you bring themselves to admit that they are trust may also help relieve stress. Ask for May 8th, 2010 having problems or negative emotions. help from family and friends if you are Instead of asking for help, they may feeling overwhelmed. Get plenty of rest 1:00 p.m. feel guilty for not being “grateful” or and take special care of yourself. All Friends & Relatives “good” mothers. If you’re a new mom, remember to Are Welcome to Join Us give yourself a break and realize that there’s no such thing as a perfect baby ~A Brother~ or a perfect mother. Motherhood-just He’s the guy who’s always there for you and “Good for you! I knew you’d be all right.” like most other things in life-is not whenever things go wrong. He’s the guy you’ve fought with, always instinctive and most women He’ll give a hand to help you through stuck up for, a friend that’s like no other. and lend your heart a song. A guy that’s this and so much more, He’s the guy who’s also there for you this guy’s called a brother. when things go right. To say, “Well done!”

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 15 sites. As of March 2010, EPA’s brownfields assistance has and economically disadvantaged neighborhoods, providing leveraged more than $14 billion in cleanup and redevelopment for much needed jobs, jumpstarting businesses and reducing funding, and 61,277 jobs in cleanup, construction, and environmental and human health risks. redevelopment. Many of these investments target under-served

Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD), a The Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, has joined Homeownership Act of 2010 amends the Indian Long-Term his colleagues in introducing legislation that would make it Leasing Act of 1955 to give each tribe the opportunity easier for tribes and tribal members to lease their land for to develop its own land leasing regulations. Once these Brookings, S.D. – Forty South Dakota communities Horizons communities currently are progressing on housing and community development. By giving tribes and regulations are approved by the Secretary of the Interior, each will continue to work with the South Dakota Cooperative goals they have set in their written plans. The new funding tribal members in Indian Country the ability to have their individual lease would no longer have to go through Secretarial Extension Service in the Horizons Community Development will target four areas that appeared frequently as goals in land leasing regulations approved by the Secretary of the approval. Under current law, each lease has to be approved program over the next three years. a high percentage of those plans. They include developing Interior, the legislation eliminates the need for each lease to be individually, which sometimes takes more than two years. The South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service recently entrepreneurial support, sustainable local food systems, youth individually approved, which can take more than two years. While most Americans can complete a title check in 24 received additional funding through a U.S. Department of involvement in communities, and leadership/facilitation “There’s a better way for tribes and tribal members to 48 hours, tribal members have to go through a long federal Agriculture Rural Community Development Initiative and the development. to lease lands that doesn’t take years to get approved,” said process that makes it incredibly difficult for homeowners and Northwest Area Foundation to expand their efforts in targeted The South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service uses Johnson. “This legislation will allow our tribes to avoid going tribes to develop housing-related activities. As a result, many rural communities. community coaches to provide technical assistance, and it through a long, bureaucratic process that often slows down the tribal members leave their communities to find housing. Communities participating in Horizons over the past partners with other community development agencies in good work being done across Indian Country.” three years include Armour, Big Stone City, Bison, Box the state to deliver education and resources to Horizons Elder, Conde, Dupree, Eden/Roslyn, Estelline, Eureka, Faith, communities. The Horizons project is aimed at strengthening Frederick, Gregory, Harding County, Hot Springs, Hyde leadership to reduce poverty in rural communities. Ultimately, County, Iroquois, Isabel, Kadoka, Kimball, Leola, Montose, the program builds local capacity to improve the lives for area Murdo, Newell, Oldham, Philip, Presho, Reliance, Sanborn residents. Central, Scotland, Sisseton, St. Francis, Timber Lake, Tripp, For more information, call Extension Specialist Karla Tyndall, Volin/Gayville, Wagner, Whetstone Valley, and Trautman at 605-688-4790 or Extension Specialist Kari Washington, DC – April 21, 2010 – U.S. Senator Byron of Interior’s approval process by empowering tribes to develop Whitewood. Fruechte at 605-685-6972. Dorgan (D-ND), Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs their own regulations for long term leases. Interior would still Porcupine and Kyle also have joined the new effort. Committee, has introduced legislation that would eliminate review and approve the tribes regulations, but once approved, the long delays that often hold up housing and community the tribes could approve long term leases on their own, as long facility projects in Indian Country. as the leases comply with the regulations they developed. The lack of adequate housing is a significant problem on “One of the most urgent needs in Indian Country is many Indian reservations, but current adequate housing,” Dorgan said. “This law which requires the Department of legislation provides a way to eliminate the Interior to approve every long-term needless delays in meeting that urgent lease for lands on which housing and need, while still protecting land held in Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) in the community.” community facilities projects would trust.” announced that the Oglala Sioux Tribe will receive a $417,000 The Water and Waste Grant Program, operated by be built causes significant delays to these projects moving The benefits of this legislation are already available to grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of the USDA Rural Development, provides financial assistance forward. Approval is required to ensure that the land, which is the Navajo Nation which previously obtained legislation that 2009 (ARRA). The funding, awarded under the United States for improving water and waste disposal systems in rural held in trust, is protected even if the house or other facility is allows the Nation to operate under a plan identical to the one Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Water communities. subject to foreclosure. Dorgan is proposing. Based on their success with it, Dorgan and Waste Grant Program, will be used to make wastewater The stimulus package signed by President Obama focused For Indians obtaining Department of Interior approval said it makes sense to extend that process to all tribes. system improvements. on tax cuts for the middle class, infrastructure investments and can take as long as two years, a delay which makes it difficult, The bill is known as the Helping Expedite and Advance “I am pleased that the Oglala Sioux Tribe will receive job creation. This funding is a prime example of the kind of if not impossible, for potential Indian homeowners and tribes Responsible Tribal Homeownership (HEARTH) Act of stimulus funding to make important improvements to the resources the legislation provides to help improve communities to obtain mortgages and other financing for the projects. This 2010. Joining Dorgan as original co-sponsors in offering the tribe’s wastewater system,” Johnson said. “This funding while advancing South Dakota’s economy. bill would eliminate that delay. legislation are Senators Tim Johnson (D-SD), Tom Udall (D- provides vital resources to upgrade and improve infrastructure Dorgan’s legislation would streamline the Department NM) and John Tester (D-MT).

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D- vital resources to upgrade and improve infrastructure in the Washington, D.C. – Continuing efforts to make sure the aisle to move it through the Senate quickly.” SD) announced that the Rosebud Sioux Tribe will receive community.” all of America’s veterans are taken care of when they return “Members of the Native American community have been a $994,000 grant from the American Recovery and The Water and Waste Grant Program, operated by from combat U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and John injured and killed fighting for this country and to have their Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The funding, awarded the USDA Rural Development, provides financial assistance Thune (R- SD) introduced legislation that will correct a flaw disability compensation or survivor benefits keep them or their under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for improving water and waste disposal systems in rural in current law that excludes some disabled Native American families from the housing assistance they need is intolerable,” Rural Development Water and Waste Grant Program, will be communities. Veterans from housing assistance programs. The Indian Wyden said. “This bill will fix the flaw in the system to make used to make upgrades to the community’s sewer system and The stimulus package signed by President Obama focused Veterans Housing Opportunity Act of 2010 will discontinue sure those who are in most need of assistance can get it.” lagoon. on tax cuts for the middle class, infrastructure investments and the counting of disability compensation as income, a practice Under the Native American Housing and Self- “I am pleased that the Rosebud Sioux Tribe will receive job creation. This funding is a prime example of the kind of that often pushes disabled Native American Veterans above Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996, disability and stimulus funding to make important improvements to the resources the legislation provides to help improve communities the income threshold for housing assistance. survivor benefits for veterans are counted as income even tribe’s water system,” Johnson said. “This funding provides while advancing South Dakota’s economy. “Native Americans have the highest record of serving though they are not counted as such by the Internal Revenue in the military per capita. Soldiers who have become Service. This added income often means veterans exceed disabled while in service to our country have already paid the income threshold for housing assistance, making them an extremely high price, and to be essentially punished by “too wealthy” to be eligible. The Indian Veterans Housing a housing assistance program is unacceptable and must be Opportunity Act of 2010 will fix that flaw in the NAHASDA fixed immediately,” said Thune. “It is with great respect in order to ensure that Native American veterans are not Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) important funding to help our tribal communities grow.” and gratitude to our veterans that I support this bipartisan unfairly penalized for their disability. announced that the Sicangu Wicoti Awanyakapi (SWA) The Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG) legislation, and I will work with my colleagues on both sides of Corporation will receive a $7,922,677 federal grant from the was established in 1996 by the Native American Housing Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA), a funding is part of the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) bill Johnson sponsored. The bill reorganized the system of Program and will be used for housing activities on the Rosebud housing assistance for Native Americans and created two grant Reservation. programs, the Indian Housing Block Grant and the Title “I am pleased that this funding will be used to develop VI Loan Guarantee. IHBG funding can be used on a range housing and make much needed improvements on Rosebud,” of housing activities for eligible families, including housing Washington, DC – April 20, 2010 – Congresswoman legislation which reflects both common sense and compassion.” Johnson said. “As a member of the Indian Affairs and development, housing services and activities that provide new Maxine Waters (D-CA), chairwoman of the House Financial Earlier this month, Congresswoman Waters presided Appropriations Committees, I will continue to work for approaches to create housing. Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community over a field hearing in Congresswoman Kirkpatrick’s district, Opportunity, hailed the passage of legislation related to Native which has the largest Native American population of any American housing by the House of Representatives today. Congressional district in the country. The “Indian Veterans Housing Opportunity Act of “Getting to Window Rock, Arizona near the New Mexico 2009” (H.R. 3553) amends the Native American Housing border for the hearing was not easy. I traveled from Los Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to exclude Angeles, and staff had to travel a long way from Washington, from consideration as income any amounts received by a family DC during recess. However, I felt it was important to hold this from the Department of Veterans Affairs for service-related hearing in Indian country, so we could see for ourselves the disabilities of a member of the family. housing needs of residents and hear from witnesses, including Congresswoman Waters said, “This legislation ensures disabled veterans, who might not have been able to testify if that disabled Native American veterans, their families and the hearing were held on Capitol Hill,” said Congresswoman their survivors are not denied support through the Native Waters. “I am especially pleased that the House has passed American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act H.R. 3553 today, and I remain committed to ensuring that the because they receive veterans and survivor benefits. I thank nation’s housing programs serve all citizens fairly.” Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ) for introducing this Agency Village, S.D. K & K C-Store Agency Village C-Store Stillson Service Waubay, S.D. SWO Tribal Headquarters Pearson Rexall Welch’s Grocery SWC Bookstore Dakota Nation Art & Gift (Editor’s note: It is through an EPA brownfields grant as a historic site with a museum to hold tribal artifacts. The Teal’s Market (Super Valu) Wilmot, S.D. that the SWO OEP is undertaking the cleanup of the former tribe also plans to construct housing at the site of the Old Peever, S.D. Liebe Drug Tekakwitha Orphanage property at Sisseton.) Teachers Quarters. Char’s Cafe Browns Valley, Minn. Denver, CO – April 20, 2010 – The U.S. Environmental Nationwide, EPA is providing $78.9 million for Protection Agency has awarded the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe brownfields projects in communities in 40 states, four tribes, Country Co-op of Browns Hankinson, N.D. $400,000 for projects to revitalize two historic properties in and one U.S. Territory. This funding will be used for the New Effington, S.D. Valley Dakota Magic C-Store Fort Yates. assessment, cleanup and redevelopment of properties, including Ceroll Grocery “Strengthening our nation’s Tribal communities is one of abandoned gas stations, old textile mills, closed smelters, and EPA’s top priorities,” said Carol Rushin, EPA’s Acting Regional other abandoned industrial and commercial properties. Sisseton, S.D. Watertown, S.D. Administrator in Denver. “These grants will help the Standing In total, EPA is awarding 304 grants through the Dakota Connection Casino Dakota Sioux Casino Gift Rock Sioux turn the page on two historically contaminated Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Jemm’s Fuel Max Shop properties and will create new cultural and economic Grants programs: opportunities for Tribal members.” *188 assessment grants, totaling $42.56 million, will Alco Store Dakota Express C-Store The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will receive two conduct site assessment and planning for cleanup at one or brownfields cleanup grants totaling $400,000 to clean up the more brownfields sites as part of a community-wide effort. Old Stockade Building and the Old Teachers Quarters in Fort *17 revolving loan fund grants, totaling $17 million, Yates. The Old Stockade Building, built around 1898, is the will provide loans and subgrants for communities to begin only remaining structure of the original military fort. The cleanup activities at brownfields sites. Revolving loan funds Old Teachers Quarters, constructed in 1935, burned down are generally used to provide low interest loans for brownfields in 2008. Both properties are contaminated with inorganic cleanups. contaminants and metals. *99 cleanup grants, totaling $19.36 million, will provide Cleanup of the Fort Yates sites will reduce health, funding for grant recipients to carryout cleanup activities at environmental, and safety hazards; provide cleanup jobs for brownfield sites they own. tribal members; and improve the aesthetics of the area. Once The brownfields program encourages redevelopment of cleaned, the tribe plans to restore the Old Stockade Building America’s estimated 450,000 abandoned and contaminated

Page 16 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 “There are significant housing needs on the Rosebud meet basic housing needs. That is why I joined with other Sioux Indian Reservation,” said Rep. Herseth Sandlin. “This concerned members of the House of Representatives to request targeted investment will help ensure more families on the full funding of the Native American Housing Assistance and Rosebud Reservation can raise their children in safe and Self-Determination Act. It is important we provide more adequate housing.” resources to address the backlog of need to renovate, replace, Recently, Rep. Herseth Sandlin joined with her colleagues and expand the housing stock on many reservations,” said Rep. By Heidi Bell Gease had to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he had both in the House of Representatives to request increased funding Herseth Sandlin. Rapid City Journal – April 23, 2010 – A federal jury provided the gun and known it would be used to kill for the IHBG and Indian Community Development Block The $7.9 million IHBG funds were included in the deliberated for less than two hours Thursday before finding Aquash. Hanna suggested in his closing arguments that the Grant programs. Recognizing a resolution passed by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, signed by President Obama Vine Richard “Dickie” Marshall not guilty of murder in government had proven neither. Rosebud Sioux Tribe in February, Rep. Herseth Sandlin on December 16, 2009 and cover funding for Fiscal Year connection with the 1975 slaying of American Indian “This case of the government consists of the words that acknowledged the continued challenges facing Indian Country. 2010. The funding increase requested by Rep. Herseth Sandlin Movement activist Annie Mae Aquash. came out of Arlo Looking Cloud’s mouth and Serle Chapman’s “Sadly, in many parts of Indian Country, the federal would affect spending for Fiscal Year 2011 beginning on Marshall’s supporters, who filled one side of the U.S. mouth,” neither of which Hanna said were credible. government has failed to provide the resources to tribes to October 1, 2010. District courtroom, erupted in cheers and applause when the Hanna argued that Looking Cloud made up the story verdict was read about 2 p.m. Marshall stood and hugged about Marshall in hopes of getting out of prison and because Dana Hanna, his court-appointed attorney. Looking Cloud believed Marshall had “ratted him out” to Afterward, Hanna noted that people have said a Native investigators. American cannot get a fair trial in front of an all-white jury in And Hanna questioned why Chapman, a British writer, By Jason Alderman friend if that’s what you always do together. But try to come South Dakota. “We have proved them wrong today,” he said. did not tell investigators until 2008 about an unrecorded For many people, 2009 was a bumpy ride. Although the up with other, less costly suggestions and let your friend Prosecutors had tried to prove that Marshall, 59, provided conversation in which he said he asked Marshall about the economy is slowly rebounding, times are still tough for those choose. For example, seek out more affordable restaurants, the handgun used to kill Aquash, who some in AIM believed gun. dealing with significant financial issues such as unemployment, go to a museum’s free day or just take a walk together. If was a government informant. Hanna also addressed what he called the “elephant in lack of health insurance or foreclosure. you want to pick up the tab, make the offer upfront to avoid Arlo Looking Cloud, who was convicted in 2004 of her the room”: Who ordered Aquash’s death? He said AIM leader We all want to offer friends emotional support during any uncertainty, and be gracious whether your invitation is murder and is serving life in prison, was the government’s key Dennis Banks, along with Leonard Peltier, had the most to troubling times, but knowing which approach is best isn’t accepted or declined. witness. After years of denying that he, John Graham, Theda fear from her because she knew about their criminal activities always easy, since some people don’t want or know how to ask Borrowing – or loaning – money. This is a particularly Clarke and Aquash had stopped at Marshall’s home in Allen and had heard Peltier confess to shooting two FBI agents. for help. Here are a few common-sense approaches, no matter touchy subject, no matter which side you’re on. It’s hard to just hours before Aquash was killed near Wanblee, Looking “She was killed because of what might happen in the which side of the equation you’re on: turn away a friend in need, but many people can’t afford to Cloud came forward in 2008 to say they had stopped in Allen future,” Hanna said. “She could have put Dennis Banks and Banish survivor guilt. Just because a friend or co-worker put their own finances at risk over a personal loan – not to and that Marshall had given them a handgun. Leonard Peltier away for decades,” he said. lost their job doesn’t mean you can’t discuss yours. Work is mention the potential for hard feelings if someone defaults. On the witness stand last week, Looking Cloud claimed Denise Pictou Maloney, the older of Aquash’s two part of life and a natural topic of conversation, so purposely Here are a few suggestions: he did not tell the story sooner because he was afraid of daughters, had said before the verdict that the case was a avoiding it will not go unnoticed and may create awkwardness * If you’re being asked to loan money, don’t feel obligated Marshall. step toward justice, regardless of its outcome, because of the between you. Just be careful not to let work issues dominate to answer immediately. Consider whether you can afford it Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Mandel suggested to evidence that came forth. your conversations. and if the loan will truly help or merely postpone a painful jurors that there was another reason Looking Cloud didn’t talk The verdict “was a toss, we knew that,” she said Thursday. Vent with caution. It’s natural for laid-off co-workers to inevitability. sooner. If he had mentioned going to Marshall’s to get a gun, “But it is what it is. And in our territory, the fact that he saw want to unload about former employers. Be a good listener, * Try borrowing from a bank or credit union first. Looking Cloud would have been admitting he knew Aquash my mother at his house with those people, and did nothing be discreet, but be careful about chiming in yourself. And, * If that doesn’t work, third-party services like Virgin would be killed, Mandel said. to help her, makes him an accessory in our eyes. And he will if you’re the one venting, be careful not to make your former Money (www.virginmoneyus.com) provide guidelines Mandel cited evidence that Clarke had given Graham a never be forgiven for that in our territory.” colleagues uncomfortable. Plus, you never know who’s sitting and formal loan structure – for a fee – for loans between note that read something like, “take care of this baggage.” A jury of five women and seven men began deliberating at the next table. acquaintances. “Folks, there wasn’t any baggage,” he said. “There was the case at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, more than a week after the Join the job hunt. If you’re unemployed, feel free to * Other peer-to-peer lending services such as Prosper only a human being they wanted taken care of, and that was trial began. Jurors contacted late Thursday afternoon declined network with friends, family and former colleagues. Just don’t (www.prosper.com) and Lending Club (www.lendingclub.com) Annie Mae Pictou ... ‘Take care of it?’ Hey, you can draw your to comment. rely too heavily on their help; you have to lead the charge. connect potential borrowers with investors willing to lend own conclusions as to what that meant.” Marshall could not be reached for comment. Likewise, if it’s your friend who’s looking, gauge whether he money. In order for Marshall to be convicted, federal prosecutors or she is interested in hearing about job leads and know when Whenever financial difficulties arise for you or an to back off. You might be able to help revise their resume, acquaintance, the best things to do are be honest, be practice interviewing skills or even just provide a friendly considerate, and most importantly, be there for each other. diversion. Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education Rapid City Journal – April 23, 2010 – Two other charged with premeditated murder, felony murder committed Broaden your social activities. This doesn’t mean halting programs. Sign up for his free monthly e-Newsletter at www. defendants in the Annie Mae Aquash case are still awaiting during a kidnapping and felony murder related to rape. shopping trips or dining out with a newly unemployed practicalmoneyskills.com/newsletter. trial in state court. Those charges relate to incidents that Thelma Rios, 64, is charged with premeditated murder allegedly happened in Rapid City before Aquash was killed on and felony murder committed during a kidnapping. the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Their trial is scheduled for July 6. Both face life in prison John Graham, also known as John Boy Patton, 53, is if convicted.

Brookings, SD – Food safety scientists from the South • Always cook ground beef products to an internal Dakota Cooperative Extension Service are reminding everyone temperature of 160 degrees to ensure safety. Do not rely on Flagstaff, Ariz.– Tribal, federal and local law enforcement and cause irreparable harm and injury to our children who’s firing up the grill to use proper food-handling practices appearance to determine doneness of ground meat. announced last week the arrest on federal charges of 16 people and families. The assistance and support of the Flagstaff Police to make their meals both delicious and safe. • Using a thermometer takes the guesswork out of accused of dealing meth on the Navajo Nation, the outcome Department and our Federal partners has been invaluable. Extension Meats Specialist Keith Underwood and cooking. They measure the internal temperature of cooking of a long-term investigation into what officials described as the Drug abuse has a deadly effect across our Navajo Nation.” Extension Food Safety Graduate Assistant Brenda Stemwedel meat and poultry, and are the only certain way to assure that largest meth distribution network operating on the nation. “Today’s indictments and arrests illustrate the suggested these practices to make your next cook-out as safe as a safe temperature has been reached. Using a thermometer can Following a year-long intensive undercover operation commitment by the FBI and our law enforcement partners to possible: reduce mistakes such as overcooking. led by the Navajo Nation Drug and Gang Unit with federal address meth trafficking on the Navajo Nation,” said Nathan • Practice safe food handling techniques when cooking A great meat-eating experience is largely dependent on and local agency support, police arrested 16 people on federal Gray, Special Agent in Charge for the FBI Phoenix Division. outdoors, including washing your hands, using clean utensils, preparation. Since temperature is a key part of grilling, follow charges. Fourteen were taken into custody on Tuesday and “Meth is a devastating drug that directly affects our youth and having separate plates for raw and cooked meats. Don’t forget these basic internal temperature and appearance guidelines: Wednesday, and two were arrested last week. Taken, together the communities in which they reside. The FBI will continue to chill portions left over within two hours. Steaks and lamb chops, rare, 135 degrees, bright red the charging documents detail 47 separate charges including to work with our tribal, federal, and local partners to target • Thaw meat completely before cooking. Do not thaw at center, pink exterior. conspiracy, aid and abet, and possession with the intent to drug traffickers who prey on American Indian communities.” room temperature. Steaks and lamb chops, medium rare, 145 degrees, very distribute various quantities of methamphetamine on the “This joint task force between the U.S. Bureau of Indian • Marinating meat can both enhance flavor and tenderize. pink center. Navajo Nation. Affairs, FBI, Flagstaff Police Department, and the Navajo If marinating, do so in the refrigerator, not on the counter. If Steaks and lamb chops, medium, 155 degrees, light pink “We have absolute zero-tolerance for meth sales on tribal Nation, shows the success that can be achieved when resources a portion of the marinade will be used as a sauce, set it aside center. nations, where this drug has done so much damage and is a and people are pooled together,” said Selanhongva McDonald, before putting raw meat into it. If the marinade has been used Steaks and lamb chops, medium well, 165 degrees, no known driver of violent crime,” said U.S. Attorney Dennis K. Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. “In on raw meat, bring the marinade to a full boil before reusing. pink in center. Burke for the District of Arizona. “This joint investigation this undercover operation, we had one goal, to get the drug • If you use tongs to move meat on the grill, pick a pair Steaks and lamb chops, well done, 170 degrees, brown by the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety, the FBI, dealers out of the communities they were selling in. BIA is that allow for a solid grip of cooking meat. Do not use a fork center. the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the Flagstaff Police proud to have taken part in this investigation. because it makes holes in steak and may contaminate the Poultry, 165 degrees, juices should run clear. Department, targeted what we believe to be the largest An indictment is simply the method by which a person is interior of the steak with bacteria on the exterior. Flip steaks Ground meat, 160 degrees, uniformly brown throughout. meth distribution cell in the Navajo Nation, with a supply- charged with criminal activity and raises no inference of guilt. and pork chops every 2-3 minutes. Pork chops or other grilled pork should always be cooked line stretching all the way from Tuba City to the Phoenix An individual is presumed innocent until competent evidence • Measure the temperature of meats with a thermometer to at least 160 degrees. metropolitan area. It’s an amazing piece of dedicated police is presented to a jury that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable inserted into the side of a piece of meat. This will ensure you For additional information on safe food handling work across multiple jurisdictions and it will have an impact.” doubt. are measuring the temperature in the middle of the steak, procedures, call Stemwedel at 605-688-4044, or Underwood “I want to thank U.S. Attorney Dennis Burke and each of The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted chop, or hamburger. at 605-688-5439. the law enforcement agencies for a job well done,” said Hope by the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety Drug & Gang MacDonald Lone Tree, Councilwoman of the Navajo Nation. Unit, the FBI, the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the “I am especially proud of the professional and outstanding Flagstaff Police Department, with assistance from the Phoenix work of our Navajo officers and investigators who are our local Police Department. The prosecution is being handled by Joe heroes. With all the challenges they have on the job, they Lodge, Assistant U.S. Attorney in Flagstaff, and Christina continue to be Navajo’s first line of defense against criminal Reid-Moore, Assistant U.S. Attorney in Phoenix. activity. We feel secure knowing that they are relentless in For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, capturing individuals who wreck havoc in our communities District of Arizona, visit http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/az/

April 19, 2010 – Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin authority. The funds come from an annual funding formula announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and through the Indian Housing Block Grant program (IHBG), Urban Development is releasing $7.9 million to the Sicangu and represent a critical investment in housing on the Rosebud Wicoti Awayankapi, the Rosebud Sioux tribal housing Sioux Indian Reservation.

The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate’s anonymous crime tip hot line is safe, secure and effective − but far too underutilized. We encourage the Oyate to jot this number down. 742-0088. We hope that those who have always wanted to do the right thing, but have not spoken up for fear of reprisal, will help the Tribal Police to obtain information on situations that are happening out on the Reservation. The Tribal Police Department needs information. They need help to reduce the crime rate in our community. If you won’t talk directly to the police, please tell us what you know by calling 605-742-0088 and leave your information on this hotline. It would be greatly appreciated. You are not right to remain silent. Fight crime 100% anonymously. For yourself. For your Oyate.

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 17 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Lake Traverse Reservation State of South Dakota In Tribal Court Case No.: D-09-369-189 In the matter of A.W. and L.W., minor children. Affidavit and Motion for Order for Publication Friday, May 7, 2010 The Court being satisfied by Affidavit & Friday, May 21, 2010 duly filed herein that personal service SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE 15-3tc cannot well be made, it is Ordered that 1:30-3:30 p.m. IN TRIBAL COURT SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE Chantel LaBelle, who is the Respondent, LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION IN TRIBAL COURT SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE in the above-entitled matter, be notified Popcorn and cookies will be served. STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION IN TRIBAL COURT by 3 weeks publication in full of the CASE NO. D-10-269-099 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION Notice of these proceedings in the regular IN THE MATTER OF: CASE NO. CS: 09-044 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA issue of a qualified newspaper. NOTICE OF HEARING SWOCSE/ TONI HEMINGER, PLAINTIFF CASE NO. I:10-012 Dated this 8th day of April 2010. BERNARD MIREAU III, Minor Children. VS. SWOCSE/ ROBYN WHITE THUNDER, B.J. Jones, Tribal Court Judge. Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate TO: BERNARD MIREAU JR. ANDREW LEFT HAND, DEFENDANT PLAINTIFF Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Take notice that a hearing will be held at ORDER & NOTICE OF HEARING VS. Lake Traverse Reservation Job Openings the above named Court, Agency Village, It is hereby Ordered and Notice is WALTER THOMPSON, DEFENDANT State of South Dakota outside the city of Sisseton, County of provided herein that a Motion Modify ORDER & NOTICE OF HEARING In Tribal Court The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe is seeking to fill Roberts, South Dakota, on the day of 24th Child Support has been filed and a It is hereby Ordered and Notice is Case No.: D-09-369-189 et seq the following positions: day of May 2010, at the hour of 1:00 P.M., hearing will be held at the H&HS provided herein that a Complaint to In the matter of A.W. and L.W., minor Program Manager, Construction Management. or as soon thereafter as possible. Building, Rm. S-2, Agency Village, South Establish Child Support has been filed children. Community Planner, Planning Department. You are required to be at the hearing . Dakota, on the 29th day of April, 2010, at and a hearing will be held at the H&HS Notice of Hearing Closing date: April 30, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. Upon request, the Clerk will provide you the hour of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon Building, Rm. S-2, Agency Village, South To: Chantel LaBelle. Director, Planning Department. with a copy of the Petition describing this thereafter as possible. Dakota, on the 30th day of April, 2010, at Take notice that a hearing will be held at Van Driver/Maintenance, Tribal Elderly. matter. You are required to be at the hearing. the hour of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon the above named Court, Agency Villager, Director, Human Resources Department. Dated this 19th day of April 2010. Upon request, the SWOCSE Clerk will thereafter as possible. outside the city of Sisseton, County of Closing date: May 7, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. ATTEST: Lois Kohl, CLERK OF COURTS. provide you with a copy of the Complaint You are required to be at the hearing. Roberts, South Dakota, on the 28th day of All interested applicants may obtain application and job BY ORDER OF THE COURT: describing the matter. Upon request, the SWOCSE Clerk will April 2010 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as description information at the Human Resource Department of BJ Jones, Tribal Court Judge Dated this 25th day of March, 2010 provide you with a copy of the Complaint soon thereafter as possible. the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. You may contact Arnold Williams at 17-3tc BY THE ORDER OF THE COURT: describing the matter. You are required to be at the hearing. (605) 698-3911 ext. 112. Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Judge Dated this 26th day of March, 2010 Upon request, the Clerk will provide you SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE ATTEST: Oyate Contreras, OCSE Clerk of BY THE ORDER OF THE COURT: with a copy of the Petition describing this new city hall (which employs only two electorate which will, if not respected IN TRIBAL COURT Court Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Judge matter. people on a full time basis) along with a make their feelings more strongly LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION 15-3tc ATTEST: Oyate Contreras, OCSE Clerk of Dated this 8th day of April 2010. police station which currently employs apparent at the polls at the very next STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Court By order of the Court. less than ten full time peace officers. opportunity. It is time that elected CASE NO. I: 05-011 SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE 15-3tc B.J. Jones, Chief Judge. This blatant disregard for a valuable and officials recognize the fact that they SWOCSE/SHEILA BARSE, PLAINTIFF IN TRIBAL COURT Attest: Lois Kohl, Clerk of Courts. exceptionally sound and structurally are chosen to serve and manage the VS. LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE 15-3tc stable facility indicates a lack of vision business of our community and to be DENNIS GILL, II, DEFENDANT STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA IN TRIBAL COURT and concern for the traditional values so good stewards of our valuable resources. ORDER & NOTICE OF HEARING CASE NO. CS: 09-087 LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION Open letter to the Oyate inherent in South Dakota citizens. This is certainly an example of how It is hereby Ordered and Notice is SWOCSE/ LOIS OWENS, PLAINTIFF STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Continued from Page 18 The attitude of the city officials disordered thinking provided herein that a Motion to Show VS. CASE NO. CS: 10-038 revitalized for a variety of community- is that they were elected to make lulls members of society to believe Cause for Failure to Pay Child Support DESMOND RENVILLE, DEFENDANT SWOCSE/ DENISE FUENTES, PLAINTIFF wide activities many of which are decisions for the people of Sisseton and they have power to act in their own has been filed and a hearing will be held ORDER & NOTICE OF HEARING VS. available in no other location. There surrounding community rather than interest assuming that what they want at the HH&S Building, Rm. S-2, Agency It is hereby Ordered and Notice is CLAYTON ROSS, SR., DEFENDANT are many currently pre- existing in the represent the clearly expressed wishes as individuals is in the “best interest” of Village, South Dakota, on the 28th day of provided herein that a Motion to Show ORDER & NOTICE OF HEARING current infrastructure of the building. of those citizens who took the time the people who elected them. Nothing April, 2010, at the hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. Cause for Failure to Pay Child Support It is hereby Ordered and Notice is Many are educational facilities that to make their opinions known. This could be farther from the truth and I for or as soon thereafter as possible. has been filed and a hearing will be held provided herein that a Complaint to are NOT incorporated in the current form of paternalistic thinking which one am sending you this letter to express You are required to be at the hearing. at the H&HS Building, Rm. S-2, Agency Establish Child Support has been filed middle school building and could be disregards the will of the electorate that deep and growing concern. Failure to appear shall cause the issuance Village, South Dakota, on the 29th day and a hearing will be held at the H&HS instrumental in providing needed reflects a growing concern for all Very respectfully, David C. of a Bench Warrant and Bond set at of April, 2010, at the hour of 9:00 o’clock Building, Rm. S-2, Agency Village, South activity to many citizens in the area. American citizens and has been recently Kleinberg, M.D., Staff Physician, Coteau an amount equal to arrearages. Upon A.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. Dakota, on the 30th day of April, 2010, at The current plan of the city officials demonstrated in a similarly negative des Prairies. request, the OCSE Clerk will provide you You are required to be at the hearing. the hour of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon is to destroy the well built and nearly manner in our nation’s capital. with a copy of the Motion describing the Failure to attend will result in the thereafter as possible. indestructible building to construct a The result can only be a disgruntled matter. issuance of a Bench Warrant and Bond You are required to be at the hearing. Dated this 24th day of March, 2010. set in the amount past due child support. Upon request, the SWOCSE Clerk will BY THE ORDER OF THE COURT: Upon request, the SWOCSE Clerk will provide you with a copy of the Complaint Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Judge provide you with a copy of the Complaint describing the matter. ATTEST: Oyate Contreras, OCSE Clerk of describing the matter. Dated this 26th day of March, 2010 Court Dated this 25th day of March, 2010 BY THE ORDER OF THE COURT: 15-3tc BY THE ORDER OF THE COURT: Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Judge Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Judge ATTEST: Oyate Contreras, OCSE Clerk of Several Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate teams are planning to Tuesday evenings, while fast pitch league play will be SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE ATTEST: Oyate Contreras, OCSE Clerk of Court compete in this summer’s Watertown leagues, with games scheduled on Thursday evenings. IN TRIBAL COURT Court 15-3tc beginning on May 11th. Anyone interested in playing fast-pitch softball, or want to LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION 15-3tc Most of the slow pitch teams are ready to go, but are still help fill out the rosters on the slow-pitch teams, should contact STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE accepting players – men and ladies. James “J.C.” Crawford at (605) 237-0281. CASE NO. CS: 10-037 SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE IN TRIBAL COURT The slow pitch games will be played on Monday and SWOCSE/DENISE FUENTES, PLAINTIFF IN TRIBAL COURT LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION VS. LAKE TRAVERSE RESERVATION STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Submitted by Eric Hanssen and like the warm, dry conditions found URSULA KIRK, DEFENDANT STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CASE NO. CS: 10-030 Browns Valley, Minnesota in most homes. ORDER & NOTICE OF HEARING CASE NO. CS: 02-318 SWOCSE/ SHANNON HOPKINS, PLAINTIFF Jade Plant: Height/Spread: It is hereby Ordered and Notice is SWOCSE/ JOEY HEMINGER, PLAINTIFF VS. Jade plants are tough, easy-to-grow Jade plants can live for a very long provided herein that a Complaint to VS. DANIEL CAMPBELL, III, DEFENDANT succulents. They grow well in containers time and grow into small trees or shrubs Establish Child Support has been filed JESSE ROUSSEAU, DEFENDANT ORDER & NOTICE OF HEARING and a hearing will be held at the H&HS ORDER & NOTICE OF HEARING It is hereby Ordered and Notice is Building, Rm. S-2, Agency Village, South It is hereby Ordered and Notice is provided herein that a Complaint to Dakota, on the 29th day of April, 2010, at provided herein that a Complaint to Establish Paternity and Child Support the hour of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon Establish Child Support has been filed has been filed and a hearing will be held thereafter as possible. and a hearing will be held at the H&HS at the H&HS Building, Rm. S-2, Agency You are required to be at the hearing. Building, Rm. 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up to 5 feet tall indoors. Ornamental Features: Dakota Connection Casino Succulent, fleshy leaves are round or oval, dark green, blue-gray or edged in Restaurant red depending on species and cultivar. The thick trunk like stems and branches WILL BE CLOSED of jade plants are usually brown. Clusters of star-shaped white or pink flowers will Tuesday, April 27th appear on mature plants in the winter. 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Jades look very much like miniature The Restaurant will be closed to allow work to be done on trees and often have an appealing bonsai quality. renovations. Problems: In the home, plant diseases are very rarely a problem. Too much or too little water plus insects and mites are the main problems. Root rot usually results Notice from a soil mix that does not drain South Dakota quickly or overly frequent watering. Leaf drop can happen if the plant is Statewide Tornado Drill allowed to become extremely dry. Mealy Thursday, April 29, 2010 bugs are the most common insect pest The SWO Tribe is participating in the drill, so sirens will of jade plants. They look like white be tested on this day. puffs of cotton. Wipe them off with alcohol using a cotton swab. Do not use Charnel Hill-George insecticidal soap, since it may damage jade plants. Spider mites can cause plants SWO Planning Department to lose their green color and appear dusty or speckled. the succulent look of jade plants may becomes older and top-heavy, move it Culture: cause you to believe that they need very to a large, heavy pot to prevent tipping Like many succulent plants, jades little water, drought can cause dwarfing, over. Allow the soil to become dry after prefer the full sun or bright filtered light foliage spotting, leaf drop and death. repotting. You can start new plants from of a south-facing window. Jade plants Avoid splashing water on the leaves stem cuttings. do best where they get four or more while watering. Jades need a very well- This article written by Karen Russ, hours a day of direct sunlight. Plants drained soil mix to prevent root rot. A HGIC Horticulture Specialist, and Al grown in sun can withstand higher cactus mix with some added organic Pertuit, Extension Floriculture Specialist, temperatures than those grown in poor matter will do. You can also make a Clemson University, available online at light. Jade plants do best with daytime mix of one part sterilized organic soil, http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/ temperatures between 65 and 75 °F, one part sphagnum peat moss and three plants/indoor/foliage/hgic1507.html. and nighttime temperatures between 50 parts coarse sand by volume. Fertilize and 55 ° F. During the winter months, jade plants once every three to four protect plants from drafts and do not let months. A liquid houseplant fertilizer their foliage touch windowpanes. Soil will work well. Wait four months before should be kept moist but not wet while feeding repotted plants. Jade plants can Attention plants are actively growing in spring live quite happily for years while root- Long Hollow District Members and summer. During the winter, let the bound. If repotting is necessary, do it The next Long Hollow District Meeting will be held on May soil dry between waterings. Although as new growth starts. When your plant 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the District Center. Notice Heipa District Constitution Attention Revision Committee Lake Traverse District Regular Meeting Members Tuesday, May 4, 2010 The Regular District Meeting for the month of April will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake SWO Planning Department Traverse District Center. 6:00 p.m.

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.html - Wednesday, April 28, 2010 “Wo’okiye waste qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 19 Dakota Featuring . . . All Your On-the-Go Needs Monument Roberts County At One Stop National Bank Live Bait *Any Size *Any Shape All Your Fishing Needs 5 East Maple St. *Any Price Cold Beer - Groceries - Ice Sisseton, S.D. Phone 698-7621

CHAD BALLHAGEN Internet Banking East Hwy 10 & Jct 127 Local Representative 13193 – 468th Ave. – Wilmot, SD Sisseton, S.D. at NEED EMBROIDERY? 605-938-4836 LD Enterprises Open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. *In house logo specialist 800-630-1788 www.rcnbank.com *Affordable custom Video Lottery Bring Us Your Memories embroidery Powerball And We Will Make Them Member FDIC - Equal Housing AMAZING *No minimum order on Scratch Tickets Last Forever Lender STITCHES R US embroidery *Volume discounts available *Accept screen printing and other pro- motional items Located at Lake Traverse, SD Larry & Deb Halbert, Owners Shop: (605) 694-2848 Richard Jarman Cell: (605) 237-3124 201 – 3rd St. S. – Peever, SD 57257 [email protected] Phone/Fax (605) 932-3765 Welding – Machining – Manufacturing – Portable Welding Service – Tires – Oil Changes Large selection of Iron and Bolts on hand. Rummage Sale Also a Dealer for all your Truck and Trailer needs: There will be a Rummage Sale on Preston Fryer – Jeff Fryer, Owners Trailer Parts – Trailer Hitches – Truck Accessories – Towing Accessories Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at St. 210 E. Hickory St. – Sisseton, SD Catherine’s Hall in Sisseton. Little girls (605) 698-4585 Peever, S.D. clothing 3T? Girls clothing size Newborn Open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday to 9 months. Little boys size 18 months We Accept WIC, to 2T. Baby swing. Lots of ladies and big Opening Date: 4/16/2010. Closing Date: GENERAL FUNCTION: To prepare EBT & USDA Food Stamps mens clothing and shoes. Big boys size Friday Night Fish Frys Open until filled. individual meals using grill, fryers, and Open 12 Hours - 7 to 7 14 and husky size clothing. Girls bikes. Substitutes for Facilities and Kitchen broilers according to customer requests. Began April 23rd Some furniture items; knick knacks. Preferred Qualifications: 21+ years REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma Monday thru Friday Playstation 3 games. DVD movies. Other old, HS Diploma/GED + Closing Date: or G.E.D. equivalent. Must have Cooking 7 to 3 on Saturday All You Care to Eat Summer Hours miscellaneous items. Breakfast burritos, Ongoing. Experience. Able to stand for long periods Buffet Begin May 1st homemade sweet rolls, juice/coffee will (1) Secondary Mathematics Teacher of time. Able to lift at least 35 lb. Must be Friday Nights Mondays 7 a.m.-2 p.m. be sold. Preferred Qualifications: State Certified able to rotate shifts and work weekends. Department for complete job description Shrimp – Fish – Pollock – Tues-Sat 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Teacher Opening Date: 4/21/2010 Closing Cooking and food handling experience at 1-800-658-4717 ext. 1653. Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Bullheads (upon availability) Evening Specials Date: Open until filled. is required. Must obtain an Employee If interested please fill out an application Job Openings Chicken – French Fries (1) Special Education Teacher Preferred Gaming License. and submit to: Dakota Sioux Casino & Tues – Klub 0r Menu Night The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe is Full Salad Bar Qualifications: State Certified Special This position will close on April 29, 2010 Hotel, Human Resources Department, Thur – Hamburger Night seeking to fill the following positions: Homemade Bread & Drink Education Teacher Opening Date: at 4 p.m. 16415 Sioux Conifer Road, Watertown, SD Fri – Fish Frys Program Manager, Construction 50 4/21/2010 Closing Date: Open until filled. Indian Preference will apply/EEO. 57201. $9 + tax Sat – Steaks – Steaktips & Menu Management. (1) Dakota Studies Teacher Preferred Contact the Human Resources Community Planner, Planning Qualifications: State Certified Dakota Open Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Department. Language Instructor Opening Date: Closing date: April 30, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. 4/21/2010 Closing Date: Open until filled. Director, Planning Department. Charles A. Broberg, D.C. (2) Assistant Cooks Preferred 301 Veterans Ave. Van Driver/Maintenance, Tribal Elderly. Inconvenient Qualifications: High School Diploma/ Sisseton, S.D. Director, Human Resources Department. GED; Willing to complete Track I and II Closing date: May 7, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. Food Preparation Certifications (renew All interested applicants may obtain every 2 years) Opening Date: 4/16/2010 Looking for a copy application and job description Closing Date: Open until filled · Position information at the Human Resource Opening: (1) Safety Monitor Preferred Department of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED; of the Sota Oyate. You may contact Arnold Williams Certified in First Aid and CPR Opening at (605) 698-3911 ext. 112. Date: 4/9/2010 Closing Date: Open until filled. Hours: each week? Tiospa Zina Tribal School (1) Library Assistant Preferred Tuesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Job Openings Qualifications: Associates Degree + Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Safety Monitor. Qualifications: High Opening Date: 4/9/2010 Closing Date: School Diploma/GED; Certified in First Aid Open until filled For Appointments call: Subscribe Now and CPR. Opening Date: 4/9/2010. Closing Contact Siyo Peters, TZTS Human 698-3686 Date: Open until filled. Resources Director, PO Box 719, Agency Position Opening: Library Assistant. Village, SD 57262; phone 605-698-3953 & Receive Your Copy Qualifications: Associates Degree +. ext. 3207; fax 605-698-7686; on-line at Opening Date: 4/9/2010. Closing Date: http://www.tzts.bia.edu/TZ2010/hr/ Open until filled. employment.html. Substitutes for Facilities and Kitchen Every Week Qualifications: 21+ years old, HS Diploma/ Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel GED +. Closing Date: Ongoing. Job Openings 2 Assistant Cooks. Qualifications: Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is seeking to Bismarck – UTN – The 12th In the Mail! High School Diploma/GED; Willing to fill the following position(s): Annual United Tribes Sidewalk Art and complete Track I and II Food Preparation FOOD SERVICE: Art Show is scheduled for Thursday Certifications (renew every 2 years). DELI COOK (FULL-TIME) through Saturday, April 29 – May 1 in downtown Bismarck. Students in the UTTC Art-Art Marketing Program will display and sell their works and create original designs and drawings in chalk on the sidewalk Minimum charge (20 words or less) $3 in front of the IMPACT store at 4th Additional, each word add $.15 Street and Broadway Avenue. The rap/ hip hop group Red Flesh will perform. School groups and the public are invited to participate. There is no admission charge. In case of inclement T YAMNI SWO One-Stop Homeownership Program weather, the show will be held indoors

Site Selection If interested, please contact T Yamni: at IMPACT. Financing Options & Loan Packaging Sidewalk Art: Thursday, April 29, Credit Counseling Rhonda LaBatte Default Counseling & Foreclosure SWO Homebuyers Program 9-5. Intervention 605/698-7707 OR Art Show and Sale: Friday and (605) 698-4129 Homebuyers Education Classes for Cari Iron Heart Saturday, April 30-May 1, 9-5. Certification: Dakota Nation Housing Development or new toll-free number May 1, 2010 Corporation Red Flesh: Friday and Saturday, May 22, 2010 605/698-3176 June 26, 2010 OR noon-1. 1-888-200-4492 July 31, 2010 Angie Johnson (Noon to 4:00 PM - SWHA Office) Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority 605/698-3901

One Hour Notice of Open Meetings Makes A Difference! Open meetings for victims of domestic violence will be held on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. at the Dakotah Pride rehab center in the conference room. Winter Senior Day Shuttle Call 884-1700 for a ride Sponsored by the Women’s Circle. April 16-17 Watertown Only (No charge) Women’s Circle Monday Nights at Old Peever Community Center - 7 p.m. Robby Vee (Oldies) Every Friday 7-8 p.m. - Aftercare every Tuesday 6-7 p.m. Show times: Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Old Enemy Swim Day School Bldg Shows are one-hour sets with ½ hour breaks Everyone is invited to participate. For information call 947-4319. (Some show times are specified) The Early Childhood Intervention Program provides Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. - Main Conference Room services to children from birth to 5 years---The Dakotah Pride Center South (Former Elderly Complex) critical years in a child’s development. Open to Everyone. Early intervention can enhance development and reduce the effects of developmental delays. Tues.-Thurs.-Sunday 8 p.m. St. Peters, Sisseton Early intervention services are equally available to Open to Everyone all. Contact information: Phone: 698-4400 Ext. 300; Fax: 698-4429; Email: [email protected] Announcement to parents of children enrolled: Due to cuts in the funding from Medicaide, the Early Childhood Intervention Program will be able to provide assistance for medical and dental appointments only to children with developmental delays or disabilities. Insurance and Trust not FDIC Insured.

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