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Permit No. 203 Eau Claire, WI rst ForestManagement Ho-Chunk Village Village Ho-Chunk 2010 Area soils willbe managedfor sawlogs; landswithsandy oak andnorthernhardwood managed forhighquality with heaviersoilswill be mercial timbersales; lands regenerated throughcom- a portionoftheforestis nual allowablecuttoensure establish andmaintainan- or neglectedforeststands; practices sustainable silvicultural Nation forest through and vigor oftheHo-Chunk oak. swamp whiteoak,and oak, northernpine,red jack pine,blackoak,bur oak, northernwhitecedar, maple, silverwhite basswood, redmaple,sugar more: blackash,tamarack, Where soilspermits,grow ral resource management. Traditions through natu- jectives asfollows: Chunk Nationgoalsandob- Plan isalignedwiththeHo- will besoughtafteroptions. tourism useofforestland resources. Recreationand Nation culturalsitesand and aroundtheHo-Chunk dealing withforestlandnear will beculturalawarewhen portantly, themanagement stay uptodate.Mostim- lines, andregulationsto improve practices,guide- implement, maintain,and The managementwillalso or excessivewoodcutting. ing, fi trees intheeventof cutting andwillplantnew reduce anyexcessivewood- The managementplansto cies intheirnaturalrange. maintain allindigenousspe- The planhopestohelp Chunk Nation’s forestland. aims tobene our currentresources,and and guidelines,isbasedon control. tion, andinsectdisease pass protectionandprosecu- management measures,tres- cutting withoutpermit, 2. Maintainthehealth 1. To preserve Ho-Chunk The ForestManagement The planwillsetstandards Ho-Chunk Village re, lightning,disease, Page 6 onover-mature fi t alltheHo- Hu fl ood- \c wiconinawira|FirstBear Moon fi re

ventory, requires Bureauof content willinclude an in- Category 2plan. The plan’s Forest Management Plan isa sired or warranted. ness developmentsare de- trees whenhousingor busi- ment. tainable forestrymanage- members byexecutingsus- is opentoallHo-Chunk white-tail deer habitatthat line buffer. Eagles byprovidingashore- and thepetroglyphsatNine Kimball I,andMuscoda, wow grounds,the and Wisconsin Dellspow- County, BlackRiverFalls Brockway RoadinJackson acres ofPineBarrenoff of allotment spring,forty O’Conner parcel,Hopinkah include): thespringson Ho-Chunk Nationlands unique culturalfeatures of Reserve managementplan. stated inKickapoo Valley with managementobjectives wood, andsawlogs;continue jack pine,whiteoak,bolt- quality redpine,white sales contracts. Mark Gawron,Ho-ChunkNationForester, overseescompliancewithtimber The Ho-ChunkNation 5. Allow forremovalof 4. Maintainquality mounds atKingsleyBend, 3. Protect andpreserve Address State oftheUnion Page 11 (to regional economicimpacts, benefi will includeincome,Indian nomic bene and charts.SocialEco- harvest record,andmaps have chronologyofevents, map. Foresthistorywill ment andgenerallocation will includeresourceassess- ability. Forestdescription ensures aforest’s sustain- & Analysis program,which ry Service’s ForestInventory pleted usingtheU.S.Forest- mandates. compliance ofotherfederal document retention,and nomic bene est history, socialandeco- forestland management,for- est description,protection, Goals andObjectives,for- Resolution approval, Tribal Tribal and Indian Affairs sales location. Log piles atatimber An inventorywillbecom- ts, non-indianbene fi fi t assessment t assessment, fi ts, January27,2012 all 12,760acres. Management Planwillcover Forest homesteads. The dividually ownedallotment/ lands, and3,629acresofin- 5,117 acresof fee simple acres oflandintruststatus, 12,760 acres;with4,014 lands currentlyconsistof central of supporting documentsina val copiesoftheplanand retention willrequirearchi- cial assessment.Document economic trends,andaso- odNw Page 16 Good News Page13 Announcements Page Notices Page 15 Ads /Legals Page8-9 Alcoholism Page News Page Gardening Page Old Stories 12 Culture Page News Page 10 Elders Page Health Page Letters Page SCOOP... INSIDE The Ho-ChunkNation Submissions willbehandled on Limited spaceisavailable so placed intheHocak Worak? a fi send yourrequestinearly. Want somethingspecial rst come fi ce. Singers Mountain Thunder presents: Production P-Dub fi rst servebasis. Page 16 14 11 7 5-6 4 3 2 PAGE 2 LETTERS Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 27, 2012

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT To the Ho-Chunk People: In the fi rst part of this Ho-Chunk Nation has taken exploring ways to meet the desires can be met. administration, I’ve learned another step closer to taking requests of tribal members This is a long wait even if the sacrifi ces and rewards advantage of the fourth site to grow our communities. everything goes as planned. If of public service. I’m guaranteed in our compact We’ve been asked for new the Legislature chooses to go proud to work alongside so with the state. In order to community, youth, elder, forward with this operation in many people who share the do so, the Nation must healing, and law enforcement the southern state line region same desires to make this come to a formal agreement centers. Branch offi ces are by endorsing the agreement, Jon Greendeer nation stronger for the next with the City of Beloit and sought along with funding the prospects of meeting generation. While all may not Rock County. After several needs for the Veteran’s those needs looks more vocalize their aspirations to years, the Legislature, with Home Ownership Program optimistic. As we have, the effort made the pioneering create a good future for Ho- assistance of the Executive and Elder Pilot Program. In next generation of leadership leaders before me. I will Chunk people, their actions Branch, has come to a place addition, our current gaming may inherit the benefi ts of this continue with this great honor defi nitely do. Thanks to all where the “agreement” can operations are in need of great step forward. and privilege. Thank you. those who continue to invest move toward formal approval. essential upgrades and capital As President, I represent In the service of the People, themselves for a great cause. This is a signifi cant improvements. Instead of the Nation on all matters Mąąšųsga We are not “starting” this development in the evolution fi nding reasons these items that affect our interests and Jon Greendeer mission. We are simply of our gaming industry. can’t come to reality, offi cials welfare and will continue to President of the Ho-Chunk continuing what has gone Whether the place or time of the Nation are capitalizing do so proudly whenever and Nation back since time unknown. is right for some, elected with a pro-active approach wherever needed. I’m proud In the most recent news, the offi cials and executives are and a means at which the to be a part of such a great Greetings tribal members: It is hard to believe how is acted upon by DHHS, to IHS Headquarters. After quickly the year 2011 came OMB and fi nally sent to the National meeting, IHS Ho-Chunk Summary (2009-2010) and went and the changes Congress begins its Rules-Based we weathered along the Presentation to Congress, process and all budget For Hospitals & Clinics, the increase was 12.9%. way. As 2012 is here and Congressional review and discussions and decisions are under way, so too is the action is (approximately embargoed until the release For Contract Health Services, the increase was 30.6%. federal government and the 9 months) from February of President’s Budget to And for Contract Support Costs, the increase was 115.4%. Indian Health Service tribal through September Congress the 1st Monday of budget advisory committee. Execution, which spans the February. Complete Summary – Agency to Bemidji to Ho-Chunk The IHS TBAC as is now fi scal year for which the funds • Presentation to 2009-2010 Agency Bemidji Ho-Chunk is busy formulating budget are appropriated (12 months) Congress Phase – IHS H&C 9.8% 19.3% 12.9% recommendations for 2014 Another way to look appears before House and and as a member of the at the road map of a long Senate Appropriations CHS 22.8% 25.1% 30.6% national advisory committee, and encompassing process Subcommittees and CSC 41.1% 69.7% 115.4% there are numerous steps. by levels of review and Authorizing Committees As the numbers show, the increases vary as these con- A single budget cycle takes recommendation: who review and act on the over three years to complete, • Planning Phase – Indian President’s Budget request. tracts are renegotiated each year with Indian Health guided by major legislation, Tribal Urban input begins Execution Phase – IHS Services and are appropriated by the Senate, House of guiding principles, and the at the Area/Service Unit prepares spending plan for Representatives, reconciled after agreement is reached President’s agenda. The three level where health care the appropriated funds, and and the President of the United States submits and the year process consists of four services are delivered, and apportions, allots, allowances phases: at the National level where by quarters for the year. tribal budget advisory committee presents the budget to Planning (approximately 6 meetings are held to present The Ho-Chunk Nation the Secretary of Health. months), starting in October budget recommendations appropriations history is as or earlier, a full 2 years before to Department of Health & follows: the year for which the budget Human Services and Offi ce of Ci Nak Hira Kara is being planned Management Budget. Formulation (approximately • Formulation Phase – ITU 9 months) from April through formulates 12 Areas budget January, when the IHS budget recommendations and submits

Ho-Chunk Health Care Center in Black River Falls To all that will listen; A-ho! My name is not important at this time, but let me fi rst Diabetes Learning Circle say that I am a person who is currently “serving time” for my 5th DUI. Even though there was no accident in my crime, there January/February 2012 were some victims involved. That is the reason for this letter it’s a statement from to the people of the Ho-Chunk Nation Date Topic who are part of my victims. I’m currently in a group called “Victim Impact Program”, it’s a completely voluntary program and as a group we have gotten a chance to hear some stories January 19 Taking Care of Your Smile from victims of our various crimes. One of our “projects” is to do something positive not only for ourselves but of course our February 2 Diabetes Discussion/Support Group victims. I chose to write a letter to all my relatives and loved ones and most of all the young people of the Nation. February 16 Heart Health So here it is I, Justin Decorah, am truly sorry for my actions. Also that I did not take the time to consider the effects of my The Diabetes Learning Circle is a morning presentation decision would have on those around me. My young fam- and breakfast designed to provide people with ily, wife and my Ho-Chunk people are victims of my crime of drunk driving. Not only directly but indirectly I’ve sent a information regarding diabetes prevention and message that it’s okay to drink and drive when in reality it is management. Anyone is welcome to attend but we ask not! My situation could have easily have ended up like another that you register for a seat. statistic of someone being hurt or even worse yet, death. With “Kijire Nagu” in the not too distant future I hope the Nation will look into the possibility of having this group The program is from 8:30- 9:15 each scheduled day in “Victim Impact Program” or something like it involved with the Ho-Chunk Health Care Center Conference the programs they will offer at this new facility. Because I have certainly got something out of listening to our speakers, they Classroom. A nutritious breakfast is served during the in turn have been able to take one more step towards recovery program. (Topics are subject to change). with each telling of their story. Once again let me say that I’m For more information or to register contact: sorry to the victims of my crime and know that I’m working on making sure that this doesn’t happen again. Kathy Braaten, Nutritionist, 715-284-9851 ext. 5335 Pi na gigi Justin Decorah January 27, 2012 HEALTH PAGE 3 January is Radon Action Month Submitted by Pamela Thunder, RS of lung cancer deaths. It is estimated recommends that homes tested above Tribal Sanitarian that it is responsible for about 21,000 4.0 pCi/L should be evaluated by the Radon is a naturally occurring cases of lung cancer each year in the Environmental Health Department. radioactive gas that when in the United States. Radon gas exposure The home may require long term outdoor environment is harmless. is 25 times more dangerous if you testing or possibly remediation. Radon gas is formed during the smoke. Existing homes can be remediated natural decay of uranium in soils and How can I protect my family? It’s by creating additional ventilation for rock. Radon can accumulate to higher easy start by testing your home! It is the radon gas to exit your home along more dangerous levels when trapped recommended that all homes be tested with sealing up all cracks and crevices in your home. It enters the home at least using a short term charcoal in the basement of your home. New through small cracks and crevices in test kit. This kit is very simple to use homes can also be built using radon your foundations or other openings and can be found at local hardware resistant construction techniques such as a sump. stores or through the Ho-Chunk which include using approved grading Radon has been found in elevated Nation Department of Environmental materials, installation of soil gas levels in homes in every state. No Health. Simply open the kit and place collection system, proper sheeting, area of the country is free from the the unit on the lowest living level of proper sealing of foundations, and risk. The gas was fi rst studied when your home in a location away from ventilation pipes. uranium miners were exposed to high doors, windows, and vents. Package See attached map. levels during the mining process. the test kit unit up in the prepaid In Wisconsin the counties TheTh countiesti hihighlightedhlihtd iin Why should my family be envelope after 72 hours and send it highlighted in red are in Zone 1, orange are located in Zone 2, concerned about radon? Radon gas to the laboratory for analysis. The which is an area with high radon which is an area with moderate exposure is the second leading cause Environmental Protection Agency potential. radon potential. Diabetes foot care Submitted by Jess Thill, • Your feet may become special shoe made to fi t your • If obesity prevents you 201;34:S11-S61. HCN RN very dry and may crack, foot. from being physically able Inzuchhi SE and Sherwin If you have diabetes you possibly causing an infection. • Wear shoes made of to inspect your feet, ask a RS. Type 1 diabetes mellitus. are more likely to have foot After bathing your feet, canvas, leather, or suede. Do family member, neighbor, or In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, problems. Diabetes can soften dry skin with lotion, not wear shoes made out of visiting nurse to perform this eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. damage your nerves which petroleum jelly, lanolin, or plastic, or another material important check. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders is called diabetic neuropathy. oil. Do not put lotion between that does not breathe. Do not Report sores or other Elsevier; 2007:chap 247. This, in turn, may make you your toes if you have sores wear thong sandals. changes to your nurse or Inzuchhi SE and Sherwin less able to feel an injury or there. • Wear shoes you can easily doctor immediately. Report all RS. Type 2 diabetes mellitus. pressure on the skin of your Ask your health care adjust. They should have blisters, bruises, cuts, sores, or In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, foot. You may not notice provider if it is okay for you laces, Velcro, or buckles. areas of redness. eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. a foot injury until severe to trim your nails. If it is, ask • Do not wear shoes with References Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders damage or infection develops. your health care provider to pointed or open toes, such American Diabetes Elsevier; 2007:chap 248. Diabetes changes your show you the safest way. If as high heels, fl ip-fl ops, or Association. Standards of body’s ability to fi ght your toenails are not trimmed sandals. medical care in diabetes infections and damages blood correctly, you may get a foot Socks may provide an extra -- 201. Diabetes Care. vessels resulting in less blood sore or ulcer. layer of protection between and oxygen getting to your • Soak your feet in your shoe and your foot. feet. Because of this, small lukewarm water to soften • Wear clean, dry socks or sores or breaks in the skin your nails before trimming. nonbinding panty hose every may become deeper skin • Cut the nail straight day. ulcers. The affected limb may across, because curved nails • Do NOT wear stockings need to be amputated if these are more likely to become with seams that can cause Chili Lunch skin ulcers do not improve, ingrown. pressure points. get larger, or go deeper into Avoid sitting with your legs • Wear socks to bed if your the skin. crossed or standing in one feet are cold. In cold weather, If you have diabetes, you position for long periods of wear warm socks and limit MENU should: time. your exposure to the cold to • Improve control of your If you smoke, stop. It prevent frostbite. blood sugar decreases blood fl ow to the MORE HELPFUL TIPS s Chili • Stop smoking feet. • Do NOT use antiseptic s Frybread • Get a foot exam by your TIPS ON SHOES AND solutions on your feet because s Cornbread health care provider at least SOCKS these can burn and injure skin. once a year and learn whether Wear shoes at all times to • Do NOT apply a heating s & Dessert! you have nerve damage. protect your feet from injury. pad or hot water bottle to your • Check and care for your Otherwise, if you have poor feet. Avoid hot pavement or feet every day, especially vision and less ability to feel hot sandy beaches. if you already have known pain, you may not notice • Remove shoes and socks nerve or blood vessel damage minor cuts or bumps. during visits to your health TRIBAL OFFICE BLDG. CAFETERIA or current foot problems. • Check the inside of your care provider. This is a Cost: Follow the instructions below. shoes for rough areas or torn reminder that you may need a Friday, January 27 DAILY CARE ROUTINE pieces that can cause excess foot exam. 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Check your feet and toes pressure or irritation. • Do NOT treat corns every day. Look carefully at • If you have nerve damage or calluses yourself using the top, sides, soles, heels, to your feet, change or over-the-counter remedies. Sponsored by the and between the toes. temporarily remove your Make an appointment with Wash your feet and toes shoes after 5 hours of wearing a podiatrist to treat foot Dept. of Housing every day with lukewarm them during the day. This problems. water and mild soap. Strong changes the pressure points soaps may damage the skin. during the course of the day. The Hocak Worak is a periodical published twice monthly by the Ho-Chunk Nation. Editorials and articles appearing • Test the temperature of The type of shoes you wear in the Hocak Worak are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the the water with your fi ngers or when you have diabetes is Hocak Worak staff or the Ho-Chunk Nation. The Hocak Worak encourages the submission of letters to the Editor. All letters must include the signature, address elbows before putting your important: and telephone number of the author. Letters are subject to editing for grammar, length, malicious and libelous content. feet in warm or hot water. • Wear comfortable, well- The Hocak Worak reserves the right to reject any advertising, material, or letters submitted for publication. The Because of your diabetes, you fi tting shoes that have plenty submission of articles, poetry, artwork and photos is encouraged. The Editor makes the sole decision of what is published in the Hocak Worak. The Hocak Worak will not assume any responsibility for unsolicited material. may not be able to sense if the of room in them. Never buy Submissions deadlines for the Hocak Worak are by 4:30 PM. We cannot guarantee the publication of submissions water is too hot. Burns can shoes that do not fi t properly, meeting these deadlines if the space is not available. No part of this publication may be produced without express easily occur. hoping the shoes will stretch written consent from the Editor. • Gently and thoroughly dry with time. Nerve damage may HOCAK WORAK NEWSLETTER EDITOR ...... Tracy Pecore your feet, especially between prevent you from being able P.O. Box 667 your toes. Infections can to sense pressure from poorly STAFF WRITER ...... Marlon WhiteEagle Black River Falls, WI 54615 develop in moist areas. fi tting shoes. You may need a STAFF WRITER ...... 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PAGE 4 ELDERS Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 27, 2012 TAU Holds Conference to educate Elders on Hoarding Sanford LittleEagle • Light evidence of rodents/ Staff Writer insects On Wednesday, January 11, • Clutter not excessive 2012 the Tribal Aging Unit • Normal housekeeping Advisory board sponsored a • Safety & healthy Conference to educate elders sanitation on Hoarding; held at Ho- • No orders Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Level 2 Dells Convention Center. • 1 Exit blocked Elder Parmenton Decorah • 1 major appliance or welcomed everyone present regionally appropriate with a morning greeting heating, cooling or ventilation spoken in Ho-Chunk, and device not working for longer asked Martin LittleWolf to than 6 months offer a word of prayer. The • Some pet order Sanford WhiteEagle Post • Cat spray or pet waste brought in the Eagle Staff puddles and Colors as Wazi Jaci sang • Light pet dander in the Welcome Song and the evidence Flag Song of the Ho-Chunk • 3 or more incidents of Nation. feces in cat box Elders listen intently and ponder the thought, “Am I really a hoarder?” Decorah then introduced • Limited fi sh, reptile or Professional Organizer bird pet care Brendan McDaniel who has • Light to medium evidence • Poorly maintained reptile unusable; living area or example he meant when you been featured on the A & E of common household aquarium; odor and waste sleeping on sofa or fl oor are given an item, when the Channel, Discovery Channel, rodents/insects • Bird droppings not • Hazardous materials use for that item wears out and TLC. His specialty is • Clutter inhibits use of recently cleaned stored inside of home, e.g. “pay it forward”; donate it, diagnosing behaviors in more than two rooms • Audible, but not visible, gasoline, aged, rusted and give it to someone else who common every day people • Unclear functions of living evidence of rodents leaking paint or household can hoard it for awhile, just whose habits turn from room, bedroom • Light fl ea infestation chemical cans and bottles kidding but allow someone hobby collecting to serious • Slight narrowing of • Medium amount of spider • Excessive combustible else to get use out of it so you compulsive shopping and household pathways webs inside house & highly fl ammable packed can relieve some clutter in hoarding. • Limited evidence of • Visible clutter outdoors material in living area or your home. An estimated fi fty tribal housekeeping, vacuuming, narrowed hallways and stairs attached garage There are many tips for members attended; many sweeping • 1 bathroom or bedroom • Rotting food on counters proper storage, but that is of those were Elders who • Tolerable, but not pleasant not fully usable; i.e. items • 1-15 aged canned goods where you need to separate travelled from Milwaukee, odors stored in shower with buckled tops and sides logical items over obsessive Madison, Wisconsin Dells, • Overfl owing garbage cans • Small amounts of • No covers on beds, items. You don’t need to keep Waksikma, Nekoosa, • Light to medium mildew 1-2 obviously hazardous sleeping directly on mattress, receipts from your Walmart Wittenberg, Green Bay, La in bathroom or kitchen substances, chemicals, lice on bedding or furnishings splurges from three years ago. Crosse, Tomah, Dells Damn • Moderately soiled food substance spills, broken glass • No clean dishes or utensils Keep your tax papers for as and Black River Falls. They preparation surfaces • Excessive dust locatable in kitchen long as seven years, and your all attended to listen to the Level 3 • Bed linens, including Level 5 personal tax, wages, bills, information presented by • Visible clutter outdoors pillow, show evidence of dirt, • Structural damage, home and utilities for one McDaniel. • Items normally stored long time use structural damage obvious in year. Otherwise empty your First of all let’s defi ne indoors evident outside (TV, • No evidence of any recent home clutter. Hoarding, a clinical diagnosis sofa) vacuuming or sweeping • Broken walls While many Elders come would describe someone as a • 2 or more appliances • Heavy soiled food • No electrical power, from an era where storage person with low self esteem, broken or not functioning preparation surfaces except for rural homes not and handing down precious suffering from depression, • Inappropriate and/or • Obvious and irritating serviced by power companies heirlooms were common, and becomes withdrawn and excessive use of electric and odor • No water connections some feel the need to most suffer from Obsessive extension cords • Unused, full or odorous • No sewer, septic system distinguish between junk and Compulsive Disorder. There • Light structural damage garbage cans nonoperational OCD behaviors. An old Ho- are fi ve levels to indicate the limited to 1 part of the home; • Dirty or soiled laundry • Standing water in Chunk carved ice fi shing lure degree of household clutter recent (less than 6 months) throughout house, exceeding basement or room may be valuable, however and hoarding: • Pets exceed local Humane 3 hamper-size baskets per • Fire hazard, hazardous that Dollar Tree knick knack Level 1 Society limits by 1-3 animals, bedroom material or contaminants may not be the glue that holds • All doors & stairways excluding well-cared-for Level 4 storage exceeds local your collectables together. accessible puppy or kitten litter less than • Structural damage to ordinances An interesting fact from • 1-3 spills or pet accidents 4 months old part of home (longer than 6 • Pets dangerous to McDaniel’s presentation is, evident • Stagnant fi sh tank months) occupants and/or guests when facing clutter take your • Mold or mildew on walls • Rodents evident and time to clean and organize. It or fl oors in sight mosquito or insect is recommended not to take • Inappropriate use of infestations on your whole house in one appliances: storing paper • Regional “critter” afternoon, but realistically in oven: storing nonfood infestations; i.e. snakes in start with one room. If it does items in refrigerator (beyond interior of home not hold museum quality batteries, fi lm) • Kitchen and bathroom value, throw it away. Often ANA Grant • Evidence of damage to 2 unusable due to clutter people set themselves up for or more sections of wall board • Client sleeping elsewhere failure by saying “I’m going Update-Update-Update • Faulty weather protection: as house is not livable to sort it, donate it, or plan a deteriorated or ineffective • Human defecation rummage sale.” As the saying Ho-Chunk waterproofi ng of exterior • Rotting food goes, “It’s easier said than Waazija Haci walls, roof, foundation or • More than 15 aged canned done.” fl oors, including broken goods with buckled tops and Most people who do really Language Division windows or doors; missing or sides suffer from these symptoms N4845 Hwy. 58 damaged gutters/downspouts Decorah stated that the cannot often be told they are • Hazardous electrical CHR’s that visit the homes of living in these conditions Mauston, WI 53948 wiring many Elders had shared the and an attempt to fi x their Fax: 608-847-7203 • Odor or evidence of concern about Elders maybe clutter is at times a struggle sewage backup living in many of these said and it is recommended that The Ho-Chunk Language Division and the Ana Grant project • Pets exceed local Humane conditions. So with that, these individuals be seen by staff want to thank all the elders who attended the, “ Elder- Society limits by 4 animals the TAU Advisory Board a counselor or Professional Gathering”. The meeting was exciting and very informative. We (any type) met and decided to hold the Organizer. It can be talked about Ho-Chunk language and curriculum development for • Obvious aged animal conference on hoarding. emotionally devastating to schools. We will have other elder sessions. For this reason, we are waste exceeding 2-3 recent Tribal member Ernestine the affected person if they are asking all elders who speak the Ho-Chunk language or even “accidents” Helgesen said with a big improperly addressed, so do understand Ho-Chunk to contact our office so we can contact • Pet dander on all laugh, “I see myself in the not gather the family and go furnishings fi rst couple of stages.” Like to Choka and Gaga’s house you. You can help the Ho-Chunk Nation to keep language alive. • Pets have free range many of us, Ernestine likes and throw all their stuff away. We need every Ho-Chunk’s help. with evidence of destructive to go to the waruhaha second Seek out professional help Please contact Jo-Ann Jones Or Lori Funmaker behavior, clawed furnishings, hand stores and mentioned, that addresses their emotional at 1-800-492-5745. chewed doors or frame “The information was very needs and physical needs to excessive spiders and webs useful.” help prevent hoarding. • Bats, squirrels, raccoons in The overall message that attic or room McDaniel kept reiterating • Flea infestation during his presentation was • Designated bedroom to “Pay it forward” and by January 27, 2012 NEWS PAGE 5 Loss of Ho-Chunk Hunting Lands in Sauk County Sanford LittleEagle often times, gives hunters like Staff Writer Terrance “TJ” Johnson time Ho-Chunk Village Area 1937 (September 19th) Many families of the to pray and refl ect and let the Wisconsin Dells, Baraboo worries of everyday life to and Reedsburg areas grew pass by while he is out from Ho-Chunk Village up hunting so many heavily morning to dusk in the woods wooded areas on Ho-Chunk waiting for that “one shot.” lands that have disappeared Johnson has moved away over the last twenty years. from gun hunting and prefers What was once good hunting the bow but still goes out lands has turned into nothing during Wisconsin’s Gun Hunt but a memory? Every year season. But from September around the area you could to December whenever he has count on seeing the Clouds time TJ is out in the woods. driving the fi elds behind the Before the House of Neesh-La Pow-Wow grounds, Wellness and before Ho- or the Lonetrees posted Chunk property management around Fern Dell road or a put up apartments out past the lone hunter posted around original Ho-Chunk Village, it the cornfi eld by the Wellness. was actually a decent plot of Ho-Chunks have been hunting hunting land from where the these lands for as long as roads intersect between White Ho-Chunks have been on Eagle Road and Littlegeorge this earth. There is still a Road. From that intersection few that hunts the area, but westward towards what is many have adapted and have now the Sanford White Eagle now focused on the future of American Legion Post onward hunting for the area. to the pow-wow grounds was Now with the expansion all used for hunting by tribal of the Highway 12 corridor members for years. project where the State of Kevin Funmaker grew Wisconsin has created a new up here and on the Oneida super highway that diverts all reservation and recalls the Shows what the area used to look like. major traffi c off old highway hunting lands and now hunts 12 onto the new highway. with his son Dylan. Funmaker hunting lands shrink there is For Ho-Chunk hunters it was was concerned by the safety concern for safety. Lonetree Ho-Chunk Village Area 2010 another obstacle, and another of where he now hunts, he who has been bow hunting few hundred less acres to enjoys what’s left of the areas since he was 13, now just Ho-Chunk Village hunt on. With the County, hunting land. However he Bow hunts for sport; Boyd State, and the Ho-Chunk prefers to Bow hunt as well, recalled going out in groups Nation working on plans but it is the safety for not only around Sauk and remembers to develop the corridor and young Dylan but for all the as they would leave one area, combat signage ordinances; little residents of Ho-Chunk another group would come It means the rest of the area Village. Kevin was concerned in and the groups of hunters will eventually vanish as with how close the lands are would pass each other all day well. It does not mean those to people and their homes. in various parts of the tribal Ho-Chunk hunters will never So Kevin started talking hunting areas. hunt again, but the drives with other tribal members Pete Mallory an old pro at they grew up hunting will be who also hunt and know hunting both areas recalled all nothing but a story retold of the area. They talked about of the hunting lands and has “when we used to have lands hunters safety and how to hunted all of it, spoke on the to hunt on”. address the dilemma of safety factor as well that the Tribal members that have hunters shooting too close lands in the Baraboo area no hunted the Baraboo area for to where there is a populace. longer good for gun hunting years have been moving in Boyd Lonetree, who also is a and like the other guys have HCN GIS 2010 Imagery to northwestern Sauk (public local hunter, refl ected on how switched and sticks to Bow Shows area developed today. hunting) and southern Juneau he switched from gun to bow hunting. County (tribal lands) where hunting in the area as well. While not everyone is there are still hundreds of Lonetree still gun hunts with a Bow hunter, for many So Terrance Johnson made “One fatality is too many” acres of tribal lands to hunt his children during the gun experienced gun hunters a motion at that Area Meeting said Terrance Johnson. “We’re on and is located far enough season as well, Boyd agreed the bow is the way of the for “Sauk County hunting taking the initiative, were away from anybody where with Funmaker that as the future for this group of lands to be restricted to Bow not waiting for someone else guys. So Kevin Funmaker Hunting only.” This was to tell us what to do” said contacted the Wisconsin passed at the level of the area. Mallory in reference to the State Department of Natural So Representative District steps that the members and Resources and collected II Legislator Pepper Estebo the Nation are taking as a information that was useful has picked up the ball and precautionary measure to to determine a hunter’s rifl es will present this resolution prevent a stray bullet in our bullet trajectory and presented at the Admin Committee neck of the woods. this information at the in February, the committee It still leaves other Sauk monthly Area Meeting where can review the resolution hunters unregulated, however tribal members were able to and forward it to the full they are not allowed to hunt hear for themselves how far Legislature. Where it could it on tribal lands in an area as a bullet fi red from a .30-06, could be passed as a law. densely populated as Ho- .30/30, caliber rifl e actually In an era where the State Chunk Village not less than travel. The distances were dictates zoning, enforces its 60 yards away a neighbor still alarming to tribal members, as ordinances and restrictions shoots close through the back 400 yards seems far; a stray for hunting in Wisconsin, yards of those that reside on bullet has no idea where it’s the concern for a gun related Littlegeorge Road. going. fatality weighed heavily on the minds of these hunters.

The drum group at the Jo Deen Lowe swearing in ceremony was not Little Thunder, but the “Offi ce Singers” as dubbed Retraction: by emcee Lance Long, which consists of Tribal Offi ce Building employees who sing. The Hocak Worak used the day’s program as its source, which was incorrect. The group can also be called a group of Ho-Chunk Nation singers. PAGE 6 NEWS Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 27, 2012 Season ends for the Pack Submitted by Jim Lincoln then we would have been Cheese hats off to the Giants, How many of you watched denied watching two more their defense is tough, how the playoff games this touch downs in one of the tough? Well check this out, weekend? Did any of you wildest fi nishes to a playoff • After setting the NFL learn a little more than just game in history. all-time season passer rating who moves a step closer to There was some fairly record at 122.5, Aaron the ultimate goal in football? interesting statistics from this Rodgers went 78.5 versus More specifi cally, how weekend’s games too like the Giants at home in the about when Vernon Davis these: playoffs. caught that 47 yard pass that • With the Saints eliminated, • The Packers lost six positioned the 49ers for the No team whose quarterback fumbles during the 16 games winning touchdown? The led the NFL in regular-season of the regular season, then TV showed after the winning passing yards has ever won lost three fumbles in their touchdown was scored that season’s Super Bowl. one postseason game. The with only 9 seconds of time • New Orleans fi nished 9-0 Packers had 30 “clean drops” remaining, many minutes at home and 5-4 on the road. (routine, not diffi cult, passes of Vernon Davis sobbing • Versus New Orleans, dropped) during the 16 games while being hugged by 49ers San Francisco had 164 yards of the regular season then coach Jim Harbaugh on the passing in the fi rst 56 minutes six “clean” drops in their one sidelines. Mike Singletary, and 135 yards passing in the postseason game. who previously Coached the fi nal 4 minutes. Just goes to prove the old Niners, used the negative • Patriot, Rob Gronkowski a saying in the NFL is still reinforcement technique of tight end, has 21 touchdowns correct and that is “defense’s verbally slamming Davis so far. The entire Rams team win championships”, with while denigrating him before scored only 18 touchdowns two teams with the highest his teammates at practice. during the regular season. scoring offenses in league New Coach Harbaugh used • New England defeated the history while having the the positive technique of Broncos twice in four weeks, league’s worst and second challenging Davis to improve by a combined score of 86-33. worst defense now sitting at and this was the payoff. • Denver lost four of its home and watching games Positive reinforcement fi nal fi ve games, yet reached with the rest us, that saying works and represents the the divisional round. is confi rmed. What does that kind of good example the • Joe Flacco is on a 20-1 tell you about this weekend’s pros, college and high school home streak. games? coaches should set for our Yes, I know the Packers are Two brothers as head youth, Niner’s Coach Jim done for the season…(light coaches in the Super Bowl Harbaugh’s incredible success sob and those aren’t tears, against each other! I can’t Coach Harbaugh used the positive technique of with the Niners this season my eyes are hot and they are wait! Go Ravens and 49er’s. challenging Davis to improve for the 49ers. is a testament to toughness, sweating). All I have to say is, Google Images to smart tactics, and to the

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See you on the court! Contact Melissa or Derris at 715-284-0904 January 27, 2012 CULTURE PAGE 7 We live in two worlds Marlon WhiteEagle that’s roots are deep and xetera [for loved] deshe-sgena was elected in 1951. Its re- Act of June 18, 1934, and the Staff Writer which are based on prayer, [that] Eshana [only] Hinigra sponsibilities included the Business Committee would The Ho-Chunk Nation we care, and love for one another. [begotten Son] herera [His] claims case and maintenance have only such powers as know today had a humble The two subsequent issues wogarna [He gave], higu of a tribal roll. Many of your might reasonably be consid- and heartfelt beginning as of the Hocak Worak will in- peshe [that whoever] harna- family members are docu- ered to have been delegated to concerned and willing tribal clude articles on the physical xgungi [believes in Him] inke mented as participants. it . . .” members made things hap- life and the spiritual life. The d’arni-kjanena [should not pen, mostly at their own ex- following is the response I perish] eshi [but] wankshig- 1930’s IRA Consideration 1960’s IRA Recognition pense, for the betterment of received: ho-i [life] hisgeja [everlasting] Documented tribal meetings Responsible Winnebago in- our people. A recent article unkjanena [have] (John 3:16 for the purpose of discuss- dividuals wanting to raise the on the Constitution Reform WISCONSIN [KJV]). ing the Indian Reorganization level of living among them- Task Force led me to further WINNEBAGO DOCUMENT Act are shown for April 14, selves, assembled in council investigate the foundation of In HIS mercy and grace, Background 1935. At a Winnebago Tribal to deliberate strengthening our tribal government. For THE MOST HIGH GOD We were a tribe among and Meeting held at the Tomah In- the tribe by unifying under a this, I wrote to Helen Miner gave to the Wisconsin to ourselves but we needed to dian School on May 28, 1938, Winnebago organization. The Miller, who was integral in Winnebago Tribe: The secure a form of tribal gov- members of the Winnebago Tribe had no tribal funds or the formation of our govern- Constitution and Bylaws of ernment in which all voices tribe of Wisconsin petitioned Bureau of Indian Affairs funds ment, to fi nd out the decision the Wisconsin Winnebago will be heard and our com- for help in securing homes and allocated for their use except making at this time in Ho- Tribe, January 19, 1963; and mon interests protected and fi nancial assistance under the for rare emergency purposes. Chunk history. I asked what The Winnebago Scriptures, advanced. We had great need Indian Reorganization Act. In We had only recently begun she remembered most about 1907. for knowledge and counsel in a 1951 letter, Superintendent to receive any regular, but the group that helped form order best to avail ourselves of J. C. Cavill states the Winne- still skimpy aid from state the Wisconsin Winnebago Introduction the advantages of existing law bago were “an unorganized and local welfare agencies. Business Committee, their We forget that distant Ho- and practice. tribe and do not have any reg- To support ourselves, we did cohesiveness, was it an easy Chunk generations had a Our history has been one ular council. Last year at their itinerant work harvesting decision to seek federal rec- transcendent God who oper- of particular hardship. From big meeting, they selected and our children were often ognition and to adopt the fi rst ates beyond our matter, en- the following 1930’s time their Claims Committee, and kept from regular school at- constitution. The choice of ergy, space, and time. In faith span and subsequent years of this Committee has been rep- tendance. Consequently, the forming under the Indian Re- they prayed for their survival the life of the Ho-Chunk— resenting them ever since . . . educational level and employ- organization Act was original- and beyond to the future for portrayed accurately in the They are now interested in se- ability of the Winnebago was ly passed up and later sought their life lines—children, June 2001 Ho-Chunk Worag lecting a committee to repre- low. A few Winnebago availed after. The more tribal mem- relatives—religions, clans. If edition letter—is basic infor- sent them, and it is hoped that themselves of opportunities bers know about the times, our whole historical perspec- mation apart from a scholarly at this meeting we will be able for advanced education in the events, and thought that went tive lacks an expanded point or legal description. This is to to accomplish that. It is not professions and skilled trades. into the formation of today’s of view and that is limited to draw on the brief background my recommendation that the The majority of these people Ho-Chunk Nation, the greater the present, then distortion and to include the elected indi- Winnebago group be brought continued to keep the welfare appreciation and responsibil- will always disorient both viduals involved in sequenced under the I.R.A. They are too of the members in their hearts ity we have to continue to im- life and faith. We live in two time stages. This is focused scattered to be organized as a and minds. They obtained prove our everyday situation worlds: this temporary vis- only on the Wisconsin Win- group. . .” welfare aid from the state and as Ho-Chunk people. ible world; and the real- nebago Tribe with immediate In 1951, a memo assessment other agencies, worked with The term “We live in two ity of God in the spiritual available documents. This in- from Attorney Angeli to Min- mission groups, and contrib- worlds” is often used to de- world. The divine reality of cludes three time stages of ef- neapolis Assistant Area Direc- uted large amounts from their scribe the everyday life of the presence of God is here. forts by different generations tor stated: “Since the Win- own incomes to help rela- Native people in the United It must become our foremost for Federal recognition of this nebago Indians of Wisconsin tives—this is inherent to being States. We actively participate point of reference. The doors tribe: (1) Claims and Enroll- have been recognized as a a Winnebago. in the mainstream America between the two worlds are ment; (2) 1930’s Indian Reor- separate band as evidenced by In 1954, the existing Win- and local Ho-Chunk cultures always open. This is stated to ganization Act Consideration; approval of their contract with nebago Business Committee on a daily basis. That’s not the emphasize the Tribe lived and (3) 1960’s IRA recognition. attorneys to represent them consisted of a fi ve-member “two worlds” contained in this continues to live in the benev- in presenting claims against tribal claims committee. This article. The two worlds are olence of GOD’s love, mercy, Claims and Enrollment the United States, they have claims committee was in the physical and the spiritual and grace and in response to The Claims Committee was a right to organize and elect place prior to the provisional lives we live. We Live in Two our faith and prayers. Our established in 1949. The Tribe a Tribal Business Committee. WWBC as the Business Com- Worlds is a three part series, eternal destiny all depends on established a tribal organiza- . .the Band would have only mittee pursuing the Tribe’s reviewed by Helen Miner the following: tion through which to pursue such powers as are considered claims against the United Miller, about the formation settlement of the Tribe’s claims inherent in an Indian tribe or States. These individuals be- of today’s Ho-Chunk Nation “Hisgexji [so] Maura [God] against the United States. The band, not including any spe- came members of the provi- government. A government managre [the world] wogi- Tribal Business Committee cial powers granted by said Continued on Page 9

Various homes of tribal members in the Wisconsin Dells and Black River Falls areas during the time the tribe was seeking recognition and forming its government. PAGE 8 OLD STORIES Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 27, 2012 A day in the life of the Hocak Worak Tracy Pecore dollars in 1915, to baskets Editor made by Ruth Cloud in 1986 On January 18, the that still have their beautiful newsletter staff took a detour color today as if it was still from everyday Hocak Worak new, an old pair of woman’s operations and travelled moccasins decorated with to Madison to tour the silk that were donated to the Wisconsin Historical Museum museum in 1955, and a pair of and Wisconsin Historical moccasins made by Mountain Society. Years upon years Wolf Woman, also known of history are stored at the as Stella Stacy. The Hocak Wisconsin Historical Society; Worak staff also saw the from ancient arrow heads to Treaty of 1837. a fully beaded bandolier bag The opportunity to visit that was sold for only six allowed us to see the above

Ho-Chunk Chief Decorah presented this pipe bowl with wooden pipe stem to Colonel Zachary Taylor which was then donated in 1857 to the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

stated artifacts, which brought back many memories. Each piece shown had an extra little story and family history to all of us. Although we were only able to see a handful of Ho-Chunk artifacts dated The collection was acquired from the Logan Museum back before the 1900’s, there by the Wisconsin State Historical Society in 1956. are still over 300 pieces in storage that have already been photographed and cross- referenced with name, date, and any other information they were able to obtain to describe the piece. Many of the artifacts have been donated or purchased from non-Ho-Chunk tribal members. For example, an old wood pipe stem was presented to Colonel Zachary Taylor (commanding offi cer at Prairie Du Chien from 1829-1837), by Winnebago Chief Decorah. Walter E. Jones donated the pipe to the Black Ash basket made around 1986 by Ruth Cloud. State Historical Society of WI in 1857. The below stories were ever get a chance, stop and Ho-Chunk people in the also available to view in the check it out; you could be society’s archives. Fully beaded Bandolier bag purchased for $6.00 in archives section, and thought there for hours just reading 1915. you’d be interested. If you old letters and stories of the The story of Devils Lake By Ulysses S. White, wigwam on the south shore Winnebago Indian, of of the Lake, where the C. & WI Rapids, WI N.W. Ry. Tracks now are. The Winnebago formerly He was blessed by a water had their winter quarters on spirit. This spirit told the the north shore of Devils young Winnebago to come to Lake, 3 miles south of the Lake, that the water spirit Baraboo. In those days a would there show himself young Winnebago went on to him on a certain day. He a fast. Then fasting was the would tell him what medicine only thing they depended to use to heal general on. In fasting, the Indians sickness, what war paint to put up a wigwam out where use, etc. no one could bother the When the day came the person who was fasting. As young Winnebago came to Devil’s Lake around 1911. Photo courtesy provided by WI. Dept. of Natural Resources - Devils Lake. a general rule no one was the lake near the place where From this the water spirit bow and arrows but he was until he could be heard under allowed to visit it, excepting was fasting, on the southeast could not separate himself. A confused because each of the water. Then a great the old men, warriors and shore of the lake. The day thunder bird did the striking, them wanted him to kill the thunder storm came from the medicine men, or those who was clear, nothing but blue the thunder bird and the other. The water spirit said, west and lightning struck all had experience in fasting and sky above. At noon the water water spirit being enemies; “Don’t shoot me. If you around the lake bluffs. The had been blessed by some of the lake began to move and they struggled for some time, shoot me don’t ever come cliffs were all struck, and the spirit. These can advise become wavy. Then the water pulling each other four times near any water on this earth. rocks rolled down as we now him. He fasts in order that spirit appeared and the waters into and above the lake. This Thunder bird should see them. The young man he may be blessed by certain became quiet. The Thunder bird said to have blessed you long ago. received many blessings from spirits and become a warrior There was a small cloud the young man, “My Brother, He knows that you were the water spirit. This is the or medicine man among his moving towards them from shoot this water spirit for me. fasting all winter.” The reason why the Winnebago people. Fasting months are the west. Just as soon as this He is getting me exhausted. Thunder bird said, “Don’t call this lake by a name December, January, February cloud came above them a He may take my life. I will mind him. He is not the only meaning holy lake or sacred and March. In the summer streak of lightning from the bless you with everything I one who has water. I have lake. But the white people time the Indians fast just as sky struck the water spirit and have control of above and on water too.” call it Devils Lake. the corn is ripe. he was raised from the water; the earth.” (These Winnebago But fi nally the young February 17, 1930 This particular young all of the water coming up were a thunder clan.) Winnebago shot the Thunder man and his people put up a with him like gum or syrup. The young Indian had a bird who was drawn down January 27, 2012 OLD STORIES PAGE 9 Devils Lake legend

Letter Written by Mitchell Red Cloud, Black River Falls, WI, to Mr. Walter Bubbert, Milwaukee, September 29, 1943 “According to Winnebago legends the lake was called “Day- wa-ka-chunk-la”, meaning “The Sacred Lake”. There are some very interesting myths regarding this beautiful body of water. One is of a man and a woman who were caught in a storm while crossing the lake. Sometime later the bodies were found near what is now Prairie Du Chien. So the Indians believed that there is an outlet from the lake to the Wisconsin River. I wondered at a time when I climbed the east bluffs last spring where the hole could be. “The Water Spirits” or “Wa- teexi” were, according to Winnebago belief, deities placed here on earth with supernatural powers of giving of endowing long life to the earth inhabitants and also had power in governing the weather and the days of the year. The creator of earth is “Mo- oo-la” and “Wa-kanda”. “Wa-kon-ja” is the “thunder bird”.

Devils Lake Sunset. Photo courtesy provided by WI. Dept. of Natural Resources - Devils Lake. Water Spirit Legend Another Indian legend of Devils Lake, obtained from a former Winnebago Indian resident of the region, states that a quarrel arose between waterspirits or underground panthers (Wa-kja-kee-ra) who inhabited its depths and the thunderbirds. The latter, fl ying above its surface hurled their great eggs (thunderbolts) into the waters and on the bluffs. The fi ght continued for days. The falling eggs tore down the trees and split off great pieces and masses of rock and the present tumbledown and cracked rocky surface of the surrounding bluffs stands as evidence of this great struggle. The thunderbirds were fi nally victorious and fl ew away to their homes in the North. No Indian dares approach the lake for a long time. The waterspirits were not all Rippling water just after a storm at Devils Lake. killed and some remain in the lake to this day. Photo courtesy provided by WI. Dept. of Natural Resources - Devils Lake. The Creation of Man

Version of the familiar Indian myth given by Chief Albert Yellow Thunder in an address delivered at the University Arboretum Dedication Sunday, June 17, 1934. Earthmaker felt lonesome. He had lived for years in a beautiful world of trees, fl owers, hills, streams and lakes. In it were many birds, animals, reptiles and insects, but no human beings. All of the animals had mates, but he had no one whom he could talk to or share his pleasures. As he walked along over the forest trail he thought more and more of the matter. When he fi nally returned to his wigwam he decided to create a human being in his own likeness. Earthmaker constructed an over of stones and in it he built a fi re. Taking a handful of wet clay he made an image of a man. This he placed in the over and there left it for three hours. When he removed it, it was burned black. It had been in the over too long. He grasped it by its feet and whirled it over his head. He threw it and it landed in Africa. That was the black man. Earthmaker molded another clay image. This he placed in the oven and left it there for an hour. He cast it away as the other, it was half-baked. This was the white man. Earthmaker made a third trial. This time he left the image in the oven for two hours. He removed it when it was a beautiful brown color. This image became the American Indian, the most cherished of his creations. He was well satisfi ed with his creation.

Continued from Page 7 Two worlds sional group working toward communicating body for or- General Council meeting, Oc- plans must be made for their tions from even the poorest federal recognition and con- ganizations plans. The Busi- tober 21, 1961, Tomah, Wis- own future and to determine members of the tribe. They tinuing efforts with the Tribe’s ness Committee members in consin, the provisional Wis- how this could be best served. developed communication claims. The name Business offi ce were to be retained for consin Winnebago Business The process began with Chief networks for ideas among the Committee was subsumed un- cohesion of ongoing tribal Committee included: Richard John Winneshiek’s blessing on group; held tribal meetings to der the provisional Wisconsin efforts. The addition promot- Day, Lyle Greendeer, Angelo the initial request for permis- discuss organization. Winnebago Business Commit- ed equal representation and La Mere, Gilbert Lowe, May sion to venture into the Federal During the Tribe’s tee to emphasize that it was unity in the Tribe. This con- White Eagle Natani, James S. system; and the necessity of the movement from informal to a progression of objectives sisted of a 15-member body Smoke, Bernadine Tallmadge, ongoing place of the clan sys- formal organization effort, and not indicative of divisive- with fi ve representatives each Floyd Whiteagle, Helen Miner tem within the civic sphere of the climate of federal policies ness. Unity of the Tribe was from (1) Conservative-Tradi- Miller; with the fi ve-members tribal life to hold us together. It changed to promoting Indian paramount. At a September 9, tional, (2) Christian, and the of the existing Wisconsin Win- was determined to explore the self -determination. 1961, meeting of the Wiscon- (3) Native American Church. nebago Business Committee: provisions of federal statutes. sin Winnebago Tribal Meet- The 15-member Committee LaVern Carriman, Nathaniel The work of the bilingual and --Helen Mine Miller ing, the Winnebago Business merged the existing claims Decorah, Robinson Johnson, trusted provisional WW Busi- Committee was enlarged for objective with Federal organi- Joshua Sanford, Reverend ness Committee was carried the purpose of expanding its zation efforts for the Tribe. Mitchell Whiterabbit. out on a completely voluntary function to include an interim At a Wisconsin Winnebago The Winnebago felt that basis and supported by dona- PAGE 10 GARDENING Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 27, 2012 Series 2: The Bio-Dynamic Farms (Organic) Food Story Submitted by Hal Lingis & strength. This public relations Woodrow White, Ho-Chunk pandering for the benefi t of Nation – Wall Street applies to: Low- Organic Farming Coop- Fat Foods, No Child Left erative | Native American Behind, Race To The Top, Organic Farms Specialist Housing Bubble, Health Care, Media Control of National Debt Crisis, invisible Information IQ’s of politicians, and what Further, because a corporate ever else someone chooses self-serving government owns to throw at confused public the American media, and are brains today. dictated to by pharmaceutical, To me, if something can’t agriculture, medical and pass the bullshit test, it has investment interests, these zero credibility; and these acts of corruption are made days that’s almost anything invisible to the general government either says or population. does. This statement applies I call these media most specifi cally to health manipulation techniques and nutrition, freedom emotional dualisms; wherein and liberty, and ethics and the public is dumbed down, morality, of which they must doped up and distracted be knowledgeable, yet choose with confl icting stories from to be oppressive, malicious authority fi gures and loses and cruel. Carrying on our ‘Max Hozu’ culture. interest. It’s a theater of he Personal Organic Garden/ said she said and it works, Farms Qualifi cations after a while no one cares. My teachers in this area years. collectively these hyphae in the real world, if a fi eld Very important incidents of garden/farms, livestock, I’m still in touch with form a mycelium plume like has a large stand of Canadian and issues can be defused plants, crops and soil Elaine, who is now the network around plants roots thistle and burdock, that’s and minimized with this microbiology were the Chief Scientist at the Rodale that converts minerals and an indication that the technique. following: Organic Institute—the most nutrients in soil into a form topsoil is detrimental to Last year 178,000 people My father and grandfather, respected Organic Farms that plants can utilize. These most agriculture crops— died from hospital and two of my life’s personal and research facility in the plumes can be 36 inches in specifi cally, lacks water other medical mistakes. hero’s and both were old- world. Mark Smallwood, the diameter per plant. retention, has poor tilth, This is more death than world Lithuanian organic crop executive director of Rodale Soil types have unique shows compaction, poor infectious disease, car wrecks, and dairy farmers. is very interested in partnering characteristics and different carbon-nitrogen ratios homicides, drunk driving, CSU, B.A. Ed., where with the Ho-Chunk nation values and usually contain and few members of the suicides and fl u combined. I majored in Agricultural in anything we decide to do; from 20 to 67 mineralized microbiological family can You never hear this in the Science, refusing to be a and offers Woody and I a job nutrients that can only be live there successfully. media; yet you hear to get chemical industry owned every thirty days. made available to plants Now because this thistle your fl u shot every day. farmer, I changed my major to The Story of Where by this process; not just the root can go down to thirty With this process, almost Technology (a self-designed Proper Nutrition Comes N-P-K (10-10-10) of synthetic feet to get nutrients and any American can tell you six year specialist degree), From commercial fertilizers. It is dominates competing plants, what kind of underwear and worked for three years Ok, here’s the nitty gritty. very important that we get as it’s not really such a bad idea Michael Jordan wears, how as a GTA and Agricultural It’s graduate level soil and many of these trace elements to have thistle working for many breasts Lindsey Logan Research Assistant on the human microbiology, but as possible, for example: the you on fallow strips between has, but can’t tell you what University’s experimental stick with me here for a few absence of zinc in our diet crops. Also, pollinating bees poison is in milk or why their farms and extension offi ces minutes, let me do my thing, causes massive and numerous love it and it’s a good place to kids can’t read. around the State of Colorado. I’ll try very hard to separate tumor growths, not to mention grow an army of pest fi ghting As a Native person, Dr. Elaine Ingham, a fellow the baby from the bath water another two dozen minerals insects. normally I could care less CSU alumnus, and the person and make it sound easy to about which we know little to Misunderstood for its true what slithery thing occupies who wrote the USDA soil grasp and understand. nothing. purpose in nature, State the white house or whose microbiology primer; and Sooo, let’s get started When you scoop up a agriculture designers label doing whom in congress, but the person who started the with the good stuff. In handful of soil, all of it is this thistle plant an invasive these regulatory policies and International Soil-Food Web healthy living soil there are fertilizer, all of it, it just species; little do they know practices regarding our food investigations and analysis about twenty-fi ve thousand has to be converted into a about nature’s grand plan and supply, under color of law, centers, has contributed to my varieties of mycorrhizal form that plants can use and unique survival skills. I can account for an average of one learning tremendously. She is fungi, actino and anaerobic microorganisms do that. guarantee this: when most million preventable deaths per someone with a brilliant mind bacteria, protozoa, phage, and While commercial synthetic humans have disappeared year—Many of these deaths and a pure heart. nematodes with dozens of fertilizers make some crops from the face of the earth are Indian people and I care NA Krasilnikov, a Russian sub species and thousands of look green and produce (they are destined for genetic about this very much. soil microbiologist with an members of each group. They high yields at the expense of failure), the thistle will still be What we have here is expertise in human nutrition, are a single celled bunch of public health and nutrition; around, shaking hands with a classic case of George he wrote the 400 page good and bad actors, and there these crops have little to offer microbiology and bumble Orwell’s culturally induced ‘soil bible’ for European can be 0 to 5 tons of them per animals and human beings as bees and alligators. Maybe, cognitive dissonance, where Universities of Agriculture. acre. far as true nutrition and life’s if we do it right, they’ll all be war is peace, freedom is We had professional These guys (or gals) sustainability is concerned. speaking Ho-Chunk! slavery, and ignorance is communications for over 15 form a plant root/fungal Applied after herbicides and Other cover crops can be network called hyphae, and pesticides they produce dead specifi cally designed to create food unable to sustain human nitrogen and carbon fi xation life. It is a fast handed shell and retention (glomalin), and game right in front of our other organic elements and eyes. nutrients to enhance optimum Through this miracle like soil ph and or otherwise process, any soil (except accelerate plant growth silica, sand) can provide plant (yield). The low or acid ph of sustainability and nutrients a highly concentrated urine for perhaps the next 10 billion patch in a fi eld (where nothing years—or at least until we grows) created by years of hit solid bedrock. When winter feeding of cattle in one useable topsoil minerals spot, can be treated with this become depleted, I use a technique and brought back cocktail of deep root cover to health. Whirling Thunder crops to ‘mine’ them back Ranch has three or more of to the surface—this is both these spots over 40 yards in an art and a science (and diameter, which can be seen Universities of Agriculture in aerial photographs. in the United States are fi rst When the soil microbiology getting around to researching and mineral and plant nutrient it) capturing technique is Some cover crops can balanced correctly to match penetrate the soil down to 3-5 Healthy living soil at Whirling Thunder. feet. Using this knowledge Continued on Page 11 January 27, 2012 NEWS PAGE 11 President Barak Obama delivers the State of the Union Address Marlon WhiteEagle policies that brought on this Staff Writer economic crisis in the fi rst On January 24, 2012, place.” He wants to see the President Barack Obama tax code to not give tax breaks delivered his third State of the for outsourcing, to have Union Address. The speech, multination companies to pay which is given to a joint a basic minimum tax, big tax session of Congress, is used cut for high tech companies to highlight the condition and companies who are of the nation and outline located where big businesses the president’s legislative once where. agenda as the new session of The president said he has Congress begins. doubled the U.S. trade from Article II, Section 3, of the Bush Administration by the U.S. Constitution says opening trade to Panama, a president will “from time Columbia, and South Korea. to time give to Congress Obama said, “if the playing information of the State of fi eld is level, America will the Union and recommend always win.” There are to their Consideration such twice as many job openings measures as he shall judge in science and technology, necessary and expedient.” but not many are trained to George Washington fulfi lled do the job. The president the duty fi rst, on January wants more money available President Obama delivers the State of the Union Address. 8, 1790 in New York City. to community colleges that The Associated Press Franklin D. Roosevelt coined help train Americans to fi ll jobs. He said, “the last three three years of my presidency Recently, Obama the term “State of the Union” these positions. He also years, we’ve opened millions than during the Bush announced joining six when he gave his 1934 wants to cut out some of of new acres for oil and administration. The Obama government agencies into one address. the red tape for confusing gas exploration.” U.S. oil administration has eliminated to “shrink federal bureaucracy President Obama began trainings requirements. He production is at its highest in rules that don’t make sense, on business and trade to and ended his speech talking continued, “it’s time for the eight years. In 2011, the U.S. with fi ve hundred reforms. eliminate redundancy” for as the Commander in Chief; unemployment system to be relied less on foreign oil than He gave details on the Warren American businesses. He talking about all U.S. troops the reemployment system.” any other year in the past 16 Buffett tax rule that looks also started We Can’t Wait; being pulled out of Iraq and For the fi rst time in a years. The president wants to tax the wealthy at least an initiative designed to boost the Seal Team 6 operation to generation, each state has to see an energy strategy 30%, or not allow millionaire tourism and travel in the kill Osama Bin Laden that he raised their standards for that is clean, cheap, and that special tax breaks. He wants United States. gave the go ahead to. Some teaching and learning. creates jobs. The U.S. could to see a payroll tax credit and Speaker of the House John saw a confi dent, powerful, Obama wants good teachers potential produce natural gas a bill that bans insider trading Boehner, R-OH, said the successful President Barack to be rewarded, because that last for one hundred years by members of Congress. He president speech included Obama. The president good teachers “can increase and could create six hundred said, “Let’s limit any elected “more spending, higher reminded Americans that the lifetime income of a thousand jobs. offi cial from owning stocks in taxes, and more regulation.” World War II built the classroom by over $250,000.” The president wants to see industries they impact. Let’s Boehner said, the two parties strongest U.S. economy; Schools should have a clean energy tax credits, make sure people who bundle are from “different planets.” while the American economy fl exibility “to teach with road improvements, and more campaign contributions The White House has been struggling to recover creativity and passion, and effi cient power grid, and for Congress can’t lobby broadcasted a enhanced from housing, auto, and not teach to the test.” The wants a complete broadband Congress.” version of the speech that banking bailouts over the last president urged the congress network. The president On the military front, the included details and graphs. 9 years of war in Iraq. He said not let student loans from also wants to see “a plan Obama administration is Members of the Presidential he wants, “everyone get a fair doubling in July and extend that gives every responsible doing everything to prevent Staff served on a panel shot, does their fair share, and the tuition tax credit. He said, homeowner the chance to Iran from obtaining nuclear immediately after the State of plays by the same rules.” “keep higher education a high save about $3,000 a year on weapons. He said, “America the Union Address to discuss He explained, “In 2008, the priority, higher education their mortgage, by refi nancing is back.” He announced a new specifi cs of the speech. The house of cards collapsed,” can’t be a luxury.” at historically low rates. No defense strategy that will keep president will also Hang out when the U.S. lost four President Obama wants more red tape. No more our military ahead of other on Google + on Monday, million jobs in 6 months. to see a comprehensive runaround from the banks. countries militaries and save January 30th to answer He countered that by saying immigration reform, but he A small fee on the largest half a trillion dollars. The questions submitted by businesses created three believes it’s unlikely due fi nancial institutions will president said “When you’re Americans on YouTube. million jobs in 2011. The to it being an election year. ensure that it won’t add to marching into battle, you look Ho-Chunk Nation President, president said, “our economy Obama points to children the defi cit and will give those out for the person next to you, Jon Greendeer, will delivering is getting stronger.” The whose parents enter illegally, banks that were rescued by or the mission fails. When a similar speech to the Bush administration made they are raised in America, taxpayers a chance to repay you’re in the thick of the fi ght, Wisconsin Legislature and it profi table for companies earn college degrees, and then a defi cit of trust.” He said, you rise or fall as one unit, Governor on March 13th at to outsource jobs to other get sent back to their home “It’s time to apply the same serving one nation, leaving the State Capitol, as he will be countries by giving them tax country. He said, “let’s give rules from top to bottom. No no one behind.” On the Seal giving the State of the Tribes breaks. Obama vowed to them a chance to become U.S. bailouts, no handouts, and no Team 6 mission the president address on behalf of the Great “fi ght obstruction with action, citizens. copouts.” said, “No one thought about Lakes Inter-Tribal Council. and I will oppose any effort The president looks to The president approved politics. No one thought to return to the very same American energy to create fewer regulations in the fi rst about themselves.”

Continued from Page 10 Organic Food Story the varieties planted for If you shine a small light on out of harms way. Some taught people brought seeds sacrifi ce vegetation and drive potential product, a unique a single leaf, the entire plant plants also grow plant poisons with them; except in specifi c all nutrients to that fruit, as concept that I have developed knows it and stops absorbing to kill the roots of other plants cases, it may well be the other in knowing exactly what it is over the years, the plants carbon dioxide and starts to near it, when it feels it’s way around—plants setting suppose to be doing at that become vigorous, healthy, manufacture oxygen. You necessary. Some plants also up systems to attract animals time of the Year. happy (I think) and disease can’t trick it, it checks and ‘puff’ poisons at animals that and humans. This whole area Read more in Issue 3 of resistant without modern validates the process may try to eat it! And still others is very strange. the Hocak Worak on the chemical fertilizers and times, to make sure the sun is exhibit memory, as in turning Plants also have built in Historical Data of Legalized pesticides. actually coming up over the 180 degrees during the night atomic clocks, atmospheric Killing Events in the United Happy, a human and animal horizon. towards the morning sun. pressure sensors and humidity States. emotion is up for grabs, but I Also, they are very aware of Also, over time plant regulators. It will shut its’ do know that on a quiet night their physical surroundings, species will migrate toward fl owers, even in direct sun, I can hear corn grow, tomato for example: a dandelion will better growing conditions, not if it detects an approaching plants breath and Chevrolets grow upwards to out compete just to avoid a cold climate; storm. If it is seriously lacking rust. other plants for sunlight, but if as it will move north or south, moisture, it will wilt to save Plant Intelligence you cut the grass, it will only east or west, towards better its’ root system. If you plant Do you know plants have grow as tall as everyone else, nutrition, even when obstacles a tomato late in the season, it a measurable intelligence? and fl ower close to the ground are in the way. We’re all will put on fruit immediately, PAGE 12 ALCOHOLISM Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 27, 2012 The following comments expand upon my 1971 article that Marlon WhiteEagle discussed in the Ho-Cak Worak (Dec. 2011): The World’s Oldest On-Going Protest Demonstration: North American Indian Drinking Patterns Submitted by Nancy Lurie is one of various means to changes in Indian policy had Federal policy until John but very different grievances Milwaukee Anthropologist validate “Indianness,” when undercut the effectiveness Collier’s brief tenure as U.S. and aspirations of African I would have provided this one’s credentials might be of other less dramatic and Commissioner of Indian Americans beginning to be additional information that questioned among other attention getting validations Affairs that began in 1933. heard at that time, a small both clarifi es the nature of Indian people. Acted out of “Indianness.” Recurrent Collier recognized that group led by Sen. Arthur V. the political scene that I did before the white world it is observations that prompted the continuous spin-off of Watkins (R. Utah) promoted not fully understand when often a last resort to assert my article began in the 1950s individual Indian people who the “new” Indian policy in the article was published 40 Indian identity when other and concerned not only the chose to join the larger society the rhetoric of Black activism years ago and takes account means fail or cannot be Ho-Chunk but drew upon had never been suffi cient before a well meaning but of changes I have observed exercised. A year after my experiences with a number to eradicate the Indian uninformed Congress and since then. WhiteEagle rightly article appeared, Joseph of intertribal urban Indian communities that stubbornly public at large: desegregation, notes that alcoholism and Westermeyer, whom I did not groups, the Menominee who struggled to preserve their “First class citizenship,” diabetes remain problems know, published an article in 1971 were struggling to identity despite terrible integration. across Indian country and it is in the American Journal of repeal their termination, odds. His policy was to Many of the 1960s studies time to jettison the stereotype Orthopsychiatry: Options and the Dogrib people of ease the way for individuals overtly or tacitly accepted the of the drunken Indian. But Regarding Alcohol Use northern Canada. (While who chose assimilation and disappearance of the Indians the former are medical Among the [Minnesota] differing in details relative to to enable the much larger as inevitable and embraced problems not confi ned Chippewa. It was based on their national governments, numbers of people in tribal the now discredited but still to Indian people except observations and conclusions Indian policy in Canada has communities to adapt and widely believed assumption possibly what biologists call that exactly paralleled my generally copied the United thrive on their own terms as that alcohol dissolves frequency distribution— own among people I had States, trailing it by a few long as they chose. The Indian inhibitions. Thus, Indians physiological traits such as never worked with personally, years.) “New Deal” under Franklin got drunk and raucously lactose intolerance that have that “Indian Drinking” is a When I reviewed the Roosevelt’s presidency disinhibited to escape their a higher occurrence among means of validating Indian literature in preparing my began with the Indian sense of inadequacy and some populations than others. identity—a “ticket” as article I discovered the Reorganization Act (IRA) of deprivation vis-á-vis trying The stereotype, however, Westermeyer termed it. Both subject of Indians and 1934. Whatever its undeniable to gain acceptance into was a cultural creation, a he and I reported on Indian alcohol had attracted a lot shortcomings, its success was white society. In contrast, distinctively Indian response people distinguishing between of scholarly attention by the remarkable considering that anthropological studies to threats to Indian identity. their “Indian drinking” and 1960s resulting in a surge in it was really in effect for only at the time generally saw The extent and occasion of restrained “white drinking” publications. In retrospect, I seven years. Although Collier Indian drinking in cultural its employment has varied where it was clear their realize that this was probably stayed on until 1945 his terms, anticipating but relative to the availability and behavior depended on the the result of increasing reports long-range plans, like many not fully developing my greater functional utility of social situation rather than the of Indian drinking “problems” domestic programs, were put hypothesis. A book by Craig other means of challenging amount of alcohol consumed. heightening awareness among on hold with the outbreak of MacAndrew and Robert the myth of the “Vanishing Although my article dwelt behavioralists who heretofore war in 1941 and were then Edgerton gave documented Indian,” a stereotype created on the circumstances in had not paid much attention to discredited by his successors. proof that drunken behavior and embraced by non-Indians Indian-white relationships Indians as a distinct cohort. By 1950, Congress is culturally determined: for reasons of political that gave rise to the stereotype The expectation among had totally repudiated Drunken Comportment, A expediency. long ago, I did not fully government offi cials and Collier’s ideas and turned to Social Explanation (1969). Briefl y, my 1971 analysis perceive how much its the public at large that forceful measures to hasten The basic thesis is that the was that stereotypical activation had increased in “The Indian” was bound to assimilation. Confl ating physiological sensations “drunken Indian” behavior the mid-20th century because vanish had always underlain Indian affairs with the serious related to alcohol ingestion, sensorimotor dysfunction, are given different interpretations and overt expressions by different societies. In a world- wide survey, the authors show that disinhibition is not proof of any inherent quality of alcohol but that alcohol has been diffused to many parts of the world by the kind of adventurers of western society who also introduced their preferred kind of drunken behavior. The Papago, among the very few Indian groups to have produced an alcoholic The Ho-Chunk Nation Division of Natural Resources is conducting a survey to better serve tribal members beverage in pre-Columbian by preserving Ho-Chunk traditions through land and natural resource management. By taking this survey, times, offer a dramatic you will provide your valuable feedback toward this effort. There are 45 questions that should only require clincher to the argument. a half hour to 45 minutes of your time to complete. All those who complete the survey will be entered into Their native wine of fermented cactus fruit was a drawing for a chance to win: Grand Prize $100 Gift card to Ho-Chunk Whitetail Crossing Convenience used only in rituals and when Stores; FIRST PRIZE $50 Gift card to Ho-Chunk Whitetail Crossing Convenience Stores; SECOND PRIZE Five the physiological symptoms bags of Daxu Organic Coffee beans; THIRD PRIZE One pound of heirloom Indian corn seed. of sensorimotor dysfunction set in, the Papago response Access the survey by visiting Ho-Chunk Nation DNR website at http://ho-chunknation.com/?PageId=51 was quiet contemplation of Or call the Ho-Chunk Nation DNR office for more information at (715) 284-2852 spiritual matters and attaining

a state of harmony with the world they believed to be unachievable in sober everyday life. They kept their decorous behavior during ritual drinking but copied the frontiersman’s drunken boisterousness when imbibing his whiskey—even though potable alcohol is chemically the same whether distilled or fermented. In 1953, House Concurrent Resolution 108 gave offi cial notice that the post-Collier

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SUMMONS SUMMONS (First Publication) (First Publication) IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT State of WI & Maurine Shegonee, Petitioner, v. Jessica L. Cloud, Respondent. Sierra Banuelos, Petitioner, v. Isaiah Funmaker, Case : CS 11-78 Respondent. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Jessica L. Cloud Case : CS 11-69 You are hereby informed that you have been named a respondent in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Isaiah This legal notice of the Petition to Register & Enforce a Foreign Judgment or Order is now served upon you Funmaker by publication. Your written Answer to the Petition must be fi led with the Court on or before the twentieth day You are hereby informed that you have been named a respondent from the date of the second published issuance of this Summons. You may request a hearing within your written in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. This legal notice of the Petition to response. See RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS ORDINANCE, 4 HCC § 2.5. Also, you must send or present a copy of your Answer to the opposing party listed above or to their attorney of record. Failure to fi le a Register & Enforce a Foreign Judgment or Order is now served upon you timely Answer in the time allowed can affect your right to object to the enforcement of the foreign judgment or by publication. Your written Answer to the Petition must be fi led with the order. Id., § 2.6c. Court on or before the twentieth day from the date of the second published The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 Highway 54 East, Black River Falls, (Jackson issuance of this Summons. You may request a hearing within your written County) Wisconsin. The Trial Court’s mailing address is P. O. Box 70, Black River Falls, WI 54615. The telephone response. See RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS ORDINANCE, number is (715) 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and the facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. 4 HCC § 2.5. Also, you must send or present a copy of your Answer to the opposing party listed above or to their attorney of record. Failure to fi le a timely Answer in the time allowed can affect your right to object to the Drinking Patterns reservations as a local option. of the white world, the enforcement of the foreign judgment or order. Id., § 2.6c. Strenuous and effective very existence of tribal The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 Highway Continued from Page 12 Indian efforts begun in the governments and recognition 54 East, Black River Falls, (Jackson County) Wisconsin. The Trial 1960s forced Congress to of tribal sovereignty are a Court’s mailing address is P. O. Box 70, Black River Falls, WI 54615. The policy was to legislate the telephone number is (715) 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and the Indians out of existence as a abandon the termination tribute to those ancestors and facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. distinct socio-political entity policy and eventually ushered remaining elders who actually as quickly as possible (and, in sweeping legislative faced and triumphed over coincidently to separate reforms. The Ho-Chunks what it is no exaggeration to them from their remaining were early leaders in the call the genocidal implications SUMMONS land under the pious guise struggle to restore the promise of the policy of the 1950s. (Second Publication) of getting rid of “rural of Collier’s philosophy. It was an uninformed and IN THE HO-CHUNK NATION TRIAL COURT ghettoes.”) Besides starting Overcoming immense mostly well meaning public opposition, in 1962 they and members of Congress. State of WI & Regina E. Funmaker, Petitioner, v. the process of terminating Randall M. Redcloud, Respondent. Case : CS 11-70 tribes, Congress abolished became one of the fi rst tribes In addition to confl ating the Indian Health Service after nearly 25 years to Indian affairs with the real TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Randall M. to equate Indians with other organize under the IRA. but very different grievances Redcloud citizens, withheld funding Certainly, serious problems that African Americans You are hereby informed that you have been named a respondent for long range community of poverty and attendant along with Termination, in the above-entitled civil lawsuit. This legal notice of the Petition to planning and economic social ills remain in many Relocation, eliminating the Register & Enforce a Foreign Judgment or Order is now served upon you development but made money parts of Indian country Indian Health Service and by publication. Your written Answer to the Petition must be fi led with the available for relocation of because of varying economic other programs and directives Court on or before the twentieth day from the date of the second published Indian people in urban areas, opportunities and resources; to assimilate, integrate and, issuance of this Summons. You may request a hearing within your written and, in 1954, repealed the even where signifi cant in effect, eliminate “the response. See RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS ORDINANCE, old Indian liquor law going fi nancial improvement has Indian” as a distinct socio- 4 HCC § 2.5. Also, you must send or present a copy of your Answer to the back to Jefferson’s time as been possible, the natural political entity—all Promoted opposing party listed above or to their attorney of record. Failure to fi le racially discriminatory— “growing pains” of agreeing to the public under the pious a timely Answer in the time allowed can affect your right to object to the which it was. But it had upon and instituting new disguise of combating racial enforcement of the foreign judgment or order. Id., § 2.6c. been enacted in response to programs can threaten discrimination. Signifi cantly, The Trial Court is physically located at Wa Ehi Hocira, W9598 Highway the idea that Indian people community stability. But if a large number of tribal 54 East, Black River Falls, (Jackson County) Wisconsin. The Trial were uniquely susceptible to the myth of the “Vanishing councils across the country Court’s mailing address is P. O. Box 70, Black River Falls, WI 54615. The drunkenness. Signifi cantly, Indian” is still an impediment enacted local prohibition after telephone number is (715) 284-2722, or toll free 800-434-4070, and the many tribal councils promptly that Indian people must the repeal of the federal law. facsimile number is (715) 284-3136. enacted prohibition on their deal with in some parts PAGE 14 NOTICES Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 27, 2012

ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS The Committee on Tribal Enrollment has the following vacancies: ATTENTION District 2 – Seat 2 District 3 – Seat 1 HO-CHUNK NATION ELDERS District 5 – Seat 2 Length of Term: National Indian Council on Aging Conference 4 years from date of Legislative Appointment September 15-18, 2012 Candidate must reside in the District at the time of selection until the term limit ends, unless a Albuquerque, NM redistricting change supersedes a member from the redistricted district. The following is tentatively going to be paid for - per the Ho-Chunk Nation To qualify you must meet the following: • Enrolled Tribal Ho-Chunk Member Elderly Advisory Board: • Be at least twenty-fi ve (25 years of age) • Never been convicted of a felony in any tribal, Travel, Registration & Membership Fee, Hotel Room & Per Diem state or federal court and; • Cannot be determined to be incompetent by a court of law. If you plan on attending the trip, a deposit of $100 is required before March 01, All interested Tribal Members should attend the 2012. The deposit will be returned to you upon submission of a trip report after District Area Meeting. Members are selected by the trip. Please pay by cash or a check payable to: Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal eligible voters of each District. Aging Unit. ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CONTACT THE OFFICE OF TRIBAL ENROLLMENT @ 800-331-7824 OR 715-284-7824. (This trip is tentative pending approval from the Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature

and in the event the Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature does not fund this trip, your $100 deposit will be refunded to you.) NOTICE Please contact any Tribal Aging Unit staff member to sign up for this confer- Neeshla Powwow Committee ence. Please bring your Tribal ID Card so a copy can be made, as it is required will be meeting after the to send it along with the Conference Registration Form. February 13, 2012 Transportation will be determined at a later date, depending on the number of Baraboo Area Meeting Elders, and the location they reside. at the House of Wellness, in the Alberta Day Room. Everyone is invited to attend. Respectfully Submitted by: Tina Crowley, Neeshla Committee Secretary/Asst. CFO

HO-CHUNK NATION S.A.F.E. HOUSE BOARD MEETING *STOP ABUSE FROM EXISTING* PROJECT SAFEHOUSE Mission: 1) Provide a safe place for those in immediate need. 2) Assist Domestic Violence matters for community and other members. 3) Educate, support, inform and protect!

Ho-Chunk Nation Social Services Domestic Abuse Program, 808 Red Iron Road, Black River Falls, WI 54615

NEXT MEETING: Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 10 am Any questions, please call (715) 284-2622, ext. 5101.

Wanted: Experienced Roofers TERO is looking for Ho-Chunk Tribal Members and members of other federally recognized tribes to join our Job Skills Bank.

• We are seeking individuals with experience roofi ng. • If you are a member of a federally recognized tribe, sign up with a TERO Case Manager and let us know. We may have opportunities this spring and want to know who may be available. • Contact us at 715-284-5877 and ask to speak with Audrey Littlewolf or Sage Funmaker. • You can also stop in at W9814 Airport Road, Black River Falls, WI 54615 January 27, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE 15

Happy Birthday to my girls! Mary Jane Therese Elders & Jacqueline Nadine Birthdays Love: Mom & Anthony & all your Nanis 1 Myrle Thompson 17 Myrtle Funmaker Levi Thunder Sr. Polly Cholka Deanna L. Hopinka Steve Funmaker Dwight Steele July 10, 1964 – December 24, 2011 2 Elethe Nichols 18 Janet Dittmer I, Jason Hopinka and on behalf Harold Blackdeer III Leon Oknewski of my sister Kayta Wilson, would like to take this time to thank: 3 Carol Whitethunder Earl Smith Jr. Lanette Walker and anyone else Laverda Richter 19 Alvane King who was involved with all the 4 Sharon Lynch Frank Decorah cooking, the Native American Church, the Wittenberg Chapter Matthew Johnson Helen WhiteHorse for everything that they did and 5 Calvin Monegar 22 Betty Kingsley letting our family use the Potch- 6 Janet Funmaker Constance Cabasos Chee-Nunk Community Center for the funeral services on De- Conroy Greendeer Sr. Shirley Kulvik cember 27, 2011 for our Mother 8 Fred White Eugene Topping Sr. Deanna L. Hopinka. Jean Stopinski 23 Mary Beeman We would also like to thank Mr. Cristian Roth for running 9 Geraldine Deere Merton Lincoln the services and his helpers, Nat Forrest Whiterabbit 24 Arlene Keahna Long for drumming, Corrin Roth 10 Marlene Helgemo Delia Maisells for cedaring and Amos Gauthier 11 Martina Littleboy 25 William Lamken for taking care of the fi re. We want to thank the pallbears: Amanda Johnson, Hilary Johnson, Lacy Big- Patricia Provost 26 Ruby Garvin john, Barb Smith, Alicia Bigjohn, Alicia Hopinka, Elisa Hopinka and Amber John Huth Sr. Leonard Sheka Jr. Bigjohn. We also want to thank Dolli Bigjohn for being by our Mother’s side 12 Calvin Denny Jr. Bridgadine Spiegler non-stop. We want to thank the rest of our family and all our cousins. We want to give a big special thanks to the following people: Tega Dean and family, 13 Elwood DeCora 27 Millie Decorah Nani Denise and family, Nani Debbie and family, Genevieve, Jack and Ora Henry Littlesoldier Boye Ladd Monegar for all of your support through all this even though things were hard Larry Whitewater Walter Lewis on all of you as well, we love all of you. Last but not least we want to thank Nancy Prescott for making our Mother’s 14 Lila Blackdeer Edith Prescott dress, Barb Smith for dressing our Mother and each and everyone else for all 15 Faith Matter Bruce Pettibone your thoughts and prayers. Our Mother no longer has to suffer anymore, as Joann Baker Anna Reichenbach much as we’ll miss you we know that you will be watching out for us and we will one day see you again along with Choka Chaucey Hopinka, Gaga Maxine 16 Violet Sam 28 Carol Buchanan Johnson and our brother Trevor. We love you Mom. Lucinda Littlesoldier Pina gi gi, Twyla Berry Jason Nathaniel Hopinka and Kayta Lynn Hopinka RAFFLE & BAKE SALE

Where: HO-CHUNK MILWAUKEE BRANCH OFFICE 3501 S. HOWELL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53207 COOKIES!

When: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012 11:00am – 4:00pm

As you may know, Katherine is a member of the Ho- Chunk Nation. In December of 2007, she underwent CUPCAKES! SWEETS! stomach surgery for a hernia and suffered complications due to the procedure. Then, in October of 2011, a second surgery was performed in an attempt to correct the complications brought on by the 2007 surgery. Since her surgery, Katherine has been unable to return to SWEETS! work and is enduring a long and slow recovery at her Raffle Items! home in Reedsburg where she resides with her granddaughter Savannah. With limited income, Katherine is now struggling to hold on to her home, to pay her living expenses, and to purchase her prescribed and more… medication and vitamins needed to aid her recovery. She Raffle Items! has exhausted every possible means for assistance, and If you are unable to attend, or would prefer to help Katherine and her family with a would greatly benefit from any help she can get from her monetary gift during this sensitive and challenging time, please send donations to: Katherine Burgess Hope Fund friends and fellow tribal members in the community. Summit Credit Union

andP.O. more… Box 8046 Madison, WI 53707-8046 800-236-5560 PAGE 16 GOOD NEWS Hu\c wiconi\ na\ wira 27, 2012 P-Dub Productions presents: Thunder Mountain Singers Sanford LittleEagle Oji-Cree and Northern Cree. Staff Writer P-Dub Productions has On Saturday January 21, now put out over 13 quality 2012, Tribal Member Brandon Pow-wow drum group Winneshiek, owner and CEO recordings, such as Rock Hill, of P-Dub Productions opened The Horses, and Blackstone the doors and invited tribal and some of the singers’ solo members to come out and projects like Daniel Buffalo of help him record a future CD Northern Wind. One reason release of the drum group why singers are approaching Thunder Mountain Singers. P-Dub Productions, the sound The Thunder Mountain quality of Winnesheik’s Singers are International recording company. Brandon recording artists from has over $20,000.00 Thunder Bay, Ontario, invested in his sound Canada. Thunder Mountain recording equipment and has competed and sang all the latest software and when over Canada and the U.S. working with his engineers for the last 20 years and has Winneshiek takes no short recorded numerous albums cuts. Some recordings are and has now traveled all comprised by poor handling the way to Black River of the original recording, but Falls to record with P-Dub Brandon assures his recording Productions for their artists that their music will upcoming release on the sound awesome with the P-Dub Productions label. most quality elements going They received their drum in to the production and name from the late Margaret reproduction phase, before Pierre from Fort William First distribution. “I think that is Nation. It was her vision that what sets us apart. One of through the drum the First my main goals when I started Nation youth would return to the company was to make their traditional culture. The sure we had top of the line Thunder Mountain Singers equipment.” said Brandon. hail from the James Bay P-Dub Productions traveled (L-R) Dakota-Colt Meshake, Chris Meeseetawageesic, Bruce Meeseetawageesic, Treaty 9 Area, 1850 Robinson thousands of miles all over Talon Bird, Kevin Porter, bottom row, Dave Simard Ryan Gustafson, Owen and Superior Treaty Area and pow-wow country to record Clement Gustafson. Treaty 3 Area. They are many of the drum groups Ojibway, Saulteaux Ojibway, in the fi rst year for free and has earned a good reputation guys drove over 400 miles were the only two dancers amongst the drums out there. from Thunder Bay to Black who took advantage of the But Brandon’s message River and stayed overnight offer. As Thunder Mountain is clear “It don’t matter if at Ho-Chunk Gaming Black recorded their Grass Dance, you’re one of the biggest River Falls. And after some Jingle and Intertribal tracks on drums out there or a smaller investigation of the gaming their upcoming album Where drum, P-Dub Productions is fl oor the guys tapped out and The Thunder Birds Fly you here for all Drum Groups.” next thing you know it was can hear the bells of Redbird P-Dub Productions has an time for the recording at the as he was jamming across the Accounting & Legal Firm Andrew Blackhawk American fl oor of the Blackhawk Post and that also is the difference Legion Post. Right after or Sarah’s Jingles rockin’ to a for recording for P-Dub P-Dub staffers made breakfast traditional side step song. The Productions and his stable of for the crew and they had got dancers were very happy to recording artists, their music the play list together it was all be a part of the recording and and the company is protected. business. will receive name credit on Thunder Mountain is one P-Dub Productions had sent the CD and were compensated P-Dub’s latest recording out Invites to dancers to come for their time with a 2012 projects and “the hospitality and be a part of and help with P-Dub Productions Tee-Shirt Brandon and his family the recording via its Facebook and a monetary gift. showed us, we won’t account and also with good The recording went great, forget and are happy to be word of mouth support how many of us can say we Brandon Winneshiek setting up his mics for Thunder recording with P-Dub” said dancers got the word. Young love our jobs, probably just Mountain Singers Dave Simard of the Thunder tribal members Thomas Brandon and me? Winneshiek Mountain Singers. The Redbird and Sarah Rave was all business himself behind the controls, he listens to everything and his eyes are locked in to the boards and every once in awhile you can catch a glimpse of Brandon being a fan as he Its a small gets drawn into the music and bobs his head along with guys jamming out at the drum. Thunder Mountain was defi nitely ready for this basketball recording; they fi nished many of the songs with one take. So after all of the songs were put down for the CD, world Brandon “called it” and I could’ve sworn I heard some applause. With the Chief Sanford LittleEagle sitting in the audience as a Staff Writer listener enjoying some time At the begining of the school year, these two girls with his grandson, Chief probably had no idea they would be playing basketball for Clayton offered a word of their school on the same night on the same court. Both are prayer and it was time to 7th graders, both play Gaurd, but they play for two totally eat. Staffers from P-Dub different teams. On left Alexandra Decorah, 12, plays Productions made a delicious for the Mauston Golden Eagles. On right, Mabel White spaghetti dinner for lunch Eagle, 13, plays for the WI Dells Lady Chiefs. These are with side salads and corn the daughters to twin sister’s Rocky Decorah and Michelle soup with hominy and squash, Decorah. potato salad, fry bread, and my favorite was the meatloaf!