PRESORTED Sota Per Copy STANDARD Inside this Sota U.S. POSTAGE From the office of Tribal Chairman Flute: SWST acts to stop meth epidemic PAID WILMOT, SD Tribal Self-Governance of IHS public meeting next Wednesday, Aug. 16th PERMIT NO. 1 Special feature: Trauma Informed Training comes to Lake Traverse Reservation Change service requested Update on Dakota Crossing grocery store project, Dakota Magic, and Dakota Connection Sota Iya Ye Yapi, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279 ¢ Sisseton Public Schools Superintendent resigns Contents – Time-Dated News/Do Not Delay June 2017 Tribal Council proceedings Mailed at Wilmot, SD, Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 75 Reminder: Deadline to submit copy for consideration in the Sota is Friday noon Publication of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968

Vol. 48 August - Canpa Sapa Wi - “Moon of Black Chokecherries” - Anpetu Iyamni - August 9, 2017 No. 32

Agency Village, SD – Aug. 2, 2017 – In 2013 people from our Reservation that contribute to the newly elected 2017 Tribal leadership. However, upon completion of serving time, and 2014, many headlines were created that recognized methamphetamine problem. Today, the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe’s completion of treatment, completion of community the methamphetamine problem in Indian country. In 2016, Tribal leadership took an active Tribal Council passed a new Tribal law, the Controlled service hours and all fines paid in full the Tribal member The Lake Traverse Reservation also created headlines and aggressive approach against hard drugs in our Substance Act. will be given an opportunity to be accepted back into that echoed the problem and there was an attempt to community by requesting assistance from the Bureau of This new law will give SWST Tribal Justice the Tribal community and allowed on Tribal properties. take assertive action but resulted in little to no impact Indian Affairs Mobile Enforcement Team to assist Tribal Department the ability to execute sentences from six Public safety is a top priority on the Lake Traverse on reducing the methamphetamine endemic on the law enforcement and their efforts combating meth. This months up to three years depending on the offense, and Reservation, and on behalf of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Reservation. action resulted in tens of arrests, large quantities of meth require mandatory treatment for those that continue to Sioux Tribe, we will continue to do our part, as a In 2015, respectively, the Standing Rock Sioux taken off the Reservation and community awareness manufacture, distribute, possess and ingest hard drugs. sovereign nation, to assert our authority and jurisdiction Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe enacted tribal that the SWST is active in combating meth coming Also, on a third offense of possession, distribution, on the Lake Traverse Reservation, and continue our council resolutions to “banish” people that contribute onto the Lake Traverse reservation. manufacturing or ingestion Tribal members will be efforts combating controlled substances that are to the methamphetamine problems on their respective The 2016 Tribal leadership also began building a excluded from all Tribal properties. Third offenses destroying our Tribal community and surrounding reservations. Months later, upon the request of the foundation for a new code that would strengthen the carry a minimum three-year jail sentence, a fine of communities in Northeast South Dakota. SWST elderly affairs committee, and Tribal community SWST Tribal Court and give them the ability to deliver $15,000, mandatory one-year treatment, 320 hours of Dave Flute, Chairman. elders in general, the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux sentences that reinforce the Tribe’s and Tribal elders’ community service and exclusion from the Tribe and all Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe. Tribe’s Tribal Council passed a resolution to “banish” request for exclusion. This initiative continued with the Tribal property.

(Editor’s note: The following is taken from our Tribal Council, pursuant to the amended Constitution social costs of drug trafficking and use will spiral out of provisions that impose the penalty of banishment, and September 2nd, 2015 issue of the Sota. Despite being of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Art. VII Sec 1 (a) is control, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the passed, the resolution has never been followed up with a empowered to negotiate with Federal, State, and local NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, any Chairman and Secretary of the Oyate are hereby code for implementation – until now.) governments and others on behalf of the Oyate, and individual 18 years or older convicted in Tribal, State or authorized and instructed to sin this resolution for and The Elderly went before Tribal Council on August WHEREAS, the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Federal Court of dealing, distributing, manufacturing, behalf of the Sisseton Wapeton Oyate. 4, 2015 with a request to banish meth dealers from the pursuant to the amended Constitution of the Sisseton or trafficking methamphetamine or any narcotic drug, ***** Tribe. Wahpeton Oyate, Art. VII Sec. 1 (h) is empowered to including any substance containing opium, heroin, In passing the banishment resolution, the SWO Council listened and passed the resolution, making promote and protect the health, education and general isonipecalne, amidone, isoamidone, ketoemidone, Tribe joins sister tribes Cheyenne River and Standing banishment a consequence for drug dealers convicted of welfare of the members of the Oyate, and lysergic acid, diethylamide, coca leaves, any opiate or Rock Sioux Tribes that have called for a similar solution a felony. WHEREAS, the trafficking and use of any compound or derivative of a controlled substance for ending the meth epidemic on the reservations in Here is an excerpt from the resolution: methamphetamine on the Lake Traverse Reservation has will be immediately excluded and banished according to South Dakota and North Dakota. WHEREAS the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate is a skyrocketed, and the customary laws of Oceti Sakowin: and The measure, which may seem extreme, is being treaty tribe and has according to the Sisseton Wahpeton WHEREAS, the increased drug use has resulted in BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sisseton undertaken in step with Dakota tradition according Oyate Constitution, the authority to promulgate and increased domestic abuse/violence, child abuse/neglect, Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Council hereby enacts the to the SWO resolution: Banishment is being used enforce ordinances governing the conduct of Persons of assault and property crime, and customary and uwritten laws, and “according to the customary laws of Oceti Sakowin.” the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate and WHEREAS, without focused, purposeful action BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sisseton WHEREAS, THE Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate by the people of the Lake Traverse Reservation, the Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Code will be amended with

that the VCL be given a dedicated button that is stop in the office daily to check emails and messages. immediately identifiable upon visiting the VA’s website, I am not leaving town but am spending time with my including its mobile version, or displayed in the first grandkids before they return to school. Again, my cell of four rotating banners (as opposed to the second). is: 268-0502. Please call if you need anything. Thune hopes this modest change could make the VA’s *VETERANS: PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE resources more readily identifiable to veterans who have IF YOU NEED ASSITANCE; WE ARE HERE TO decided to turn to help, when seconds count the most, SERVE! We are asking that you get your appointment and reduce the rate of 20 daily veteran suicides. The slips turned in as soon as you get your slip - do not wait SWST Chairman Dave Flute has called for IHS? Veterans Crisis Line is a critical resource for veterans the day before or 2 days before. We have other avenues a community meeting to be held next week, on If you have any more questions regarding self- in crisis and their family and friends. Call 1-800-273- that we can utilize and if we have at least 4-5 days in Wednesday, August 16th, on tribal self-governance of governance, this is the time to ask them. 8255 and press 1 or send a text to 838255 to receive advance that will give us plenty of time. Thank you. health services. Because of the critical nature of this decision, last confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 *WOMEN VETERANS CALL CENTER: The Oyate are invited to attend and participate week the Sota published of the SWO Self-Governance days a year. 1-855-VA-WOMEN. Crisis Help Line: 1-800-273- in what should be a wrap-up of the past two years of Working Group’s summary of its research. Upcoming Veteran Events: 8255, available 24/7, and tell them you are a veteran. meetings on this issue. Copies of that information, printed in a special *Aug 10-Veterans Town Hall Meeting-Senior All calls are confidential. The meeting will take place at the Tribal Elderly section, will be available at next week’s meeting. Center- Contacts: Nutrition Center at Agency Village, from 1:00-3:00 The summary, in its entirety, is available on the Aberdeen-6:00 Woodrow W. p.m. There will be snacks, juice and coffee provided. Sota website: pm (CT) Keeble Memorial On the agenda: www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm *Aug 10- American Legion *What does self-governance mean? or 13-The Vietnam Post 314 – Delano *What could it mean for the Oyate if the Tribe www.earthskyweb.com/news.htm Wall-I-90 Information Center-Chamberlain Renville, Commander Cell # 268-0354 & Clayton chooses to self-govern IHS? or *Aug 14-17-SDDVA Annual Benefits School- Ellingson 1-605-924-1266; Vietnam Veterans Kit Fox *How will this transition benefit Tribal members at http://www.earthskyweb.com/sg_articles.pdf Pierre-Ramkota Society - Doc Wanna, Commander Phone # 698-3299; *Aug 16-Sioux Falls VA Show and Shine-VA Desert Era Veterans - Jesse Chanku, Commander Parking Lot-5:30 pm (CT) 1-605-956-0197; and Geri Opsal, TVSO 698-3388 or *Aug 31-Veterans Day at the South Dakota State 268-0502. Fair Have a great and safe week. *I will be on leave for 1 MORE WEEK but will Geri Opsal, TVSO.

*PURPLE HEART RECOGNITION DAY: of what they endured in the protection of our Great MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2017: At the request of Nation the United States of America! I would like to the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, acknowledge and name them but they are very private Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed this Monday, and I learned I cannot do that without prior approval - Pierre, SD – At the request of the those who have been awarded for their Aug. 7, 2017, as “Purple Heart Recognition Day,” but you all know there are many amongst us! South Dakota Department of Veterans extraordinary sacrifices.” calling on all South Dakotans to honor those men and *Congress has spoken with a strong voice in Affairs, Gov. Dennis Daugaard has The Governor encourages all South women who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal. support of our veterans. The Forever GI Bill expands the proclaimed Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, as Dakotans to set aside time on Aug. 7 to “While we are grateful to all of those who have served success our veterans have had with the GI Bill providing “Purple Heart Recognition Day,” calling honor our soldiers who have been honored our nation, the 7th of August is a day designated to opportunities that otherwise would not be possible. on all South Dakotans to honor those with the Purple Heart. “The men and remember and recognize the sacrifices endured by those In particular, it restores benefits to veterans who were men and women who are recipients of the women serving in our Armed Forces members of the Armed Forces of the United States impacted by school closures since 2015 and has special Purple Heart Medal. are tough, determined, courageous and who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal, “ benefits for our reservists, surviving dependents, and “While we are grateful to all of those capable of unbelievable acts of courage and said Larry Zimmerman, Secretary of the South Dakota Purple Heart recipients. This nation is stronger when who have served our nation, the 7th of sacrifice,” said Gov. Daugaard. Department of Veterans Affairs. “It is fitting to set aside our veterans are studying and working next to their August is a day designated to remember “Our military remains as strong as a day to recognize those who have been awarded for civilian counterparts. Passage of this bill is a win for and recognize the sacrifices endured by it has ever been. America’s veterans have their extraordinary sacrifices.” The Sisseton-Wahpeton veterans and their families. those members of the Armed Forces of been defined by the virtues of selfless Sioux Tribe has many Purple Heart Recipients and *This week, Sen. John Thune urged the United the United States who have been awarded service, sacrifice and devotion to duty,” said many of them you cross paths with on a daily basis. If States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary the Purple Heart Medal, “ said Larry Zimmerman. “These men and women, you recognize the purple shaped heart ribbon, shake David Shulkin to more prominently feature the Zimmerman, Secretary of the South who serve and have served, are the flesh their hand. It denotes that they were injured in the war Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), a suicide crisis tele-phone Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs. and blood of American exceptionalism.” while serving our country. They may continue to have line for veterans, families of veterans, and military “It is fitting to set aside a day to recognize loss of limb or shrapnel in their bodies yet - reminders personnel, on VA.gov. Specifically, it recommends ere are photos as work progresses on the Tribe’s new grocery store/c-store along Highway 10 on the east side of Sisseton. These photographs, taken last week, continue the Sota series updating HTribal members on their new grocery store.

Later in the week, here are the fuel pumps in place, ready for customers!

Scene outside Dakota Crossing a week ago on Monday, July 31st. A work crew was busy installing pumps to the fuel islands outside the Tribe’s new grocery and convenience store.

Dining area inside Dakota Crossing, with a fireplace!

Greene Edge Landscaping (Frank Greene, owner) is starting the landscaping phase of the Dakota Crossing this Monday, August 7th.

hese photos show updated signs at Dakota Connection at the intersection of I-29 and SD Highway 10 east of Sisseton. The CENEX Tbrand is featured, here as well as at Agency Village C-Store and at Dakota Crossing grocery store.

The Dakota Crossing c-store kitchen is being prepared to serve customers.

Statement by the Sisseton School Board The Sisseton Board of Education approved the resignation of Wally Leipart, Superintendent of Schools, on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017. Mr. Leipart is departing to pursue opportunities closer to family. We want to assure our parents, community, and staff that the administrative team and school board are working collaboratively to have a smooth transition, to be ready for school to start, and to have a successful year. Interim superintendent services are being discussed at this time and will be announced at the August 14, 2017 regular board meeting.

Page 2 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - August 9, 2017 Many thanks to Dustina Gill, for helping us share The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or in this issue information about the Trauma Informed of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of Training opportunities brought to the Lake Traverse rubbish. Robert Jackson Reservation last month by the University of Virginia. Rage is the only quality which has kept me, or Thank you for summarizing the training, and for photos anybody I have ever studied, writing columns for of the UVA students who worked with our youth. newspapers. Jimmy Breslin And thank you to Nis’to Inc. for providing valuable Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued independent resources to help the Oyate youth. dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning. ***** George Carlin (1937 - 2008) We encourage all members to be actively involved ***** in Tribal and District business. The Sota is always looking for news of the Oyate. If you are unable to come to Tribal headquarters If you have information and/or photos of Sota guest editorial – to attend a Council meeting, these meetings are being newsworthy happenings in your family or community, International treaty can help protect broadcast live over Tribal radio station KXSW-FM please consider sharing with your Sota staff. and live-streamed over the internet by announcer Tom For submission deadlines and other information, indigenous women from violence Wilson. see below: Indianz.com – Aug. 4, 2017 – The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Check out KXSW 89.9 FM, the station’s Facebook Except for holidays copy to be considered for Women is an international treaty aimed a protecting and promoting women’s human rights. page, and website KXSWRez.net. publication – news, advertising, editorial opinion letters, So why hasn’t the United States, where Native women suffer from extremely high rates of violence, signed ***** etc. – is to be submitted to: Sota, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, on? Professor Karen Melissa Hannel and researcher Eric Hannel, a former Congressional staffer, explain how the Elder’s Meditation: SD 57279 by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. FAX and e-mail agreement can be implemented in America: “The American Indian is of the soil, whether it submissions will be accepted until 12:00 noon on In 1979, the United Nation adopted the Treaty for the Rights of Women, also known as The Convention on be the region of forests, plains, pueblos, or mesas. He Friday (with the exception of letters to the editor/open the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). This treaty, Amnesty International fits into the landscape, for the hand that fashioned the letters to the Oyate, or “opinion” letters, which must be explains, “provides an international standard for protecting and promoting women’s human rights.” continent also fashioned the man for his surroundings. received by 10:00 a.m. Thursday). Every nation in the world has ratified CEDAW, except for a very small few…less than 10, such as Iran, He once grew as naturally as the wild sunflowers, he If you are writing an opinion letter, please note South Sudan, Somalia, and…the United States. belongs just as the buffalo belonged....” that it must be signed and the author’s name will appear For the record, the European Union recently renewed human rights-related sanctions against Iran, while - Luther Standing Bear, Oglala Sioux Chief in print. Letters must not contain libel and must be both South Sudan and Somalia have remained in chaos as years of war have gripped both countries, respectively. ***** brief, ideally 500 words or less. Letters may be edited While the United States signed CEDAW in 1980, it has not ratified it. In fact, it seems the issue has never Words to consider (or, perhaps not!): for content. Omissions will be identified with periods even been presented to the full Senate for a vote. To be great is to be misunderstood. Ralph Waldo . . . editor’s explanations will be provided in [brackets]. While the treaty appears to be consistent with current U.S. laws, there are those who proclaim ratifying it Emerson (1803 - 1882), An Essay on Self-Reliance Readers who want access to unedited versions will need would give the international community power over America; however, there is no truth to such an allegation No man remains quite what he was when he to contact the authors. and no such evidence has ever been provided to support it. recognizes himself. Thomas Mann (1875 - 1955) Earlier receipt of copy is always appreciated. So, Contrary to fear-mongers, CEDAW does not undermine the family, support abortion, mandate gender There is no good lighting that is healthy and for if you are aware of a date or message that needs to be neutral textbooks, legalize prostitution or sanction same-sex marriage, all uninformed excuses presented to our well being without proper darkness. Roger van der publicized or advertised, please let us know about it in undermine CEDAW. Heide, TED: Why Light Needs Darkness, 2011 advance of the weekly deadline. In fact, the treaty has no bearing on these factors for Americans because it’s not self-executing, which means Life is an unbroken succession of false situations. The preferred way to submit typed articles and ads, Congress must develop legislation that implements the treaty; therefore, any concerns about its implementation Thornton Wilder (1897 - 1975) art and photos, is by e-mail. can be flushed out in the legislature where any “reservations, understandings and declarations” may be expressed. The great thing about human language is that it The editor can be reached at the following e-mail In other words, if some of the language of the treaty even appears confusing when compared to current prevents us from sticking to the matter at hand. Lewis address: federal laws or governing documents, it is clarified so that America is not adopting a provision that it cannot Thomas (1913 - 1993) [email protected] support. There’s a whiff of the lynch mob or the lemming For more information, leave a message on the Sota CEDAW is not just a treaty pertaining to Native American women; rather, it supports the rights of all migration about any overlarge concentration of like- production office voicemail (605) 938-4452, or send a women by acknowledging an international standard of comprehensive rights across the spectrum of life socially, thinking individuals, no matter how virtuous their fax to the 24-hour dedicated line (605) 938-4676. politically, economically and culturally. cause. P. J. O’Rourke (1947 - ), Parliament of Whores -- CDF (1991)

A ranch tour and pasture walk will be held at the Dakota Grassland Coalition, Sisseton-Wahpeton Buffalo SWO Bison Farm located south of Enemy Swim Lake Program and Natural Resource Conservation Service. this Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 from 3-7 p.m. Registration is free to all members of the SD Some of the topics include: Grassland Coalition or $30 for nonmembers (which *History of the Buffalo Farm. includes a complementary one year membership). Tribal Council acted assertively last week to halt ruling on while deliberating during the next couple of *Utilizing NRCS EQIP program for fencing and Meeting will take place at the SWO Farm located the continuing epidemic of meth addiction, other weeks. water development. at 13607 446th Ave, Waubay, SD or 1 mile south of drugs, and related crime. It comes down to how well the Tribe followed its *Holistic planned grazing dealing with grazing Enemy Swim Day School. Not everyone supports banishment, but most of Constitution and By-Laws in Donovan’s removal from periods and recovery time, soil health. For more information, contact Lorne Aadland the Oyate are frustrated with the out-of-control spiral of office, according to the three judges. *A demonstration of NRCS’s Rainfall Simulator. NRCS Tribal Liaison at 605-698-8224. addiction and crime. The SWO Supreme Court is comprised of: Chief This tour is a collaborative effort of the South Even with increased law enforcement measures Justice Hoyt, Olympia, Wash.; Associate Justice Patrick and arrests – read Chairman Flute’s news release – the Donovan; and Associate Justice Erin Shanley (who epidemic continues. is temporary while the Tribe’s Judicial Committee We want to publish the meth code as soon as it advertises for a permanent replacement for former becomes available. Associate Judge Russell Zephier, Oglala Sioux Tribal On Friday the Tribe’s legal department informed Attorney). us the code needs to be signed and set with a seal before ***** being released. We were surprised last Friday afternoon to learn ***** that Superintendent Wally Leipart has resigned from his Chairman Flute has called for a community position with Sisseton Public Schools. meeting next Wednesday, August 16th, on the Tribe You can read the notice of his resignation elsewhere assuming self-governance of IHS. in this Sota. Now is the time to ask any further questions about We have no information about reasons for his what self-governance means, how it might benefit Tribal departure, but were very pleased to have the Sisseton members, and how the Tribe can make the transition. School Board plan its consultation with the Sisseton- Members of the self-governance task force will be Wahpeton Sioux Tribe this Monday at the Tribe’s available to answer your questions. administration building. It seemed such a noticeable Please come, if at all possible. sign of much-needed cooperation. If you cannot be there, tune in to KXSW-FM, as We hope that Monday’s meeting is well-attended. Sota Iya Ye Yapi announcer Tom Wilson will be broadcasting live as well Watch for a report next week. Official newspaper of the as streaming the meeting live on Facebook. ***** Sisseto-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe We published a special feature on self-governance Oyate blood donors! Of the Lake Traverse Reservation in last week’s Sota. 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Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, August 9, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 3 brand names that include Prevacid, blockers despite not having the As compared with the H2 children who eagerly received them. Prilosec and Nexium. gastrointestinal conditions for which blocker group, people in the PPI An invitation to dance went For the study, the researchers the drugs are recommended. Here, group were older (64 years old, out to our men and they did a examined medical records of some the researchers found that people on average, versus 61) and also long intertribal warrior special in 275,000 users of PPIs and nearly who took PPIs had a 24 percent somewhat sicker, with higher rates their boots and particular clothing. 75,000 people who took another increased risk of death compared of diabetes, hypertension and A few summoned the spirit of class of drugs -- known as H2 with people taking H2 blockers. cardiovascular disease. But these relentlessness and kicked open M.O.N.E.Y. (Movement of movement have been taking actions blockers -- to reduce stomach acid. Further, the risk rose steadily differences cannot fully account lots of elaborate footwork. Some Nativez Encouraging Youth) Squad ourselves across the state, sharing The research is published online July the longer people used the drugs. for the increased risk of death since moved with absolute dignity and by CEO and Movement’s Educator our ideas when we see progress, 3 in the journal BMJ Open. After 30 days, the risk of death in the risk remained even when the blew whistles with their fingers. The Matthew DuMarce. using what works to help one “No matter how we sliced and the PPI and H2 blocker groups researchers statistically controlled for artistry of their tattoos and long Money Squad wants to educate another before it’s too late. diced the data from this large data was not significantly different, but age and illness. braided hair looked outstanding. you about our movement, purpose, “People” are trying to get rid set, we saw the same thing: There’s among people taking the drugs for Over-the-counter PPIs contain Our women answered this goals, future with sobriety, how to of the “problem” by putting users/ an increased risk of death among one to two years, the risk to PPI the same chemical compounds as call and did a ladies freestyle reach out to one another and when Natives in the system to be lost, PPI users,” said senior author Ziyad users was nearly 50 percent higher in prescription PPIs, just at lower exhibition in their skirts, blue jeans, you’re educated with our movement banished from our homelands or Al-Aly, MD, an assistant professor than that of H2 blocker users. doses, and there is no way to know sandals, and jewelry. They did this you are the movement. Then we looked at as failures, no hope, or of medicine. “For example, when Although the recommended how long people stay on them. The as a sentiment of elegance to let want you to teach the next Native to given up on. we compared patients taking H2 treatment regimen for most PPIs Food and Drug Administration the whole world know of their educate the youth of our goals. Never in our Sioux generation blockers with those taking PPIs for is short -- two to eight weeks for recommends taking PPIs no longer fearlessness and beauty. The movement is the streets, was anyone banished for being one to two years, we found those ulcers, for example -- many people than four weeks before consulting a The center of our circle was we want to take back our streets by sick, weak, blind or afraid, out to a on PPIs had a 50 percent increased end up taking the drugs for months doctor. blessed with many of our children. using the knowledge we know. world that is worse, with nowhere risk of dying over the next five years. or years. Al-Aly emphasizes that McKenna Wendel always enriches Looking out for one another, to go but the streets to become People have the idea that PPIs are “A lot of times people get deciding whether to take a PPI us with a courteous smile and per-tecting one another when one’s homeless, more abuse, drug slavery, very safe because they are readily prescribed PPIs for a good medical requires a risk-benefit calculation. lots of precious harmony. Easton weak, down and out, no one to alcohol use, sex slavery, higher rate available, but there are real risks to reason, but then doctors don’t stop “PPIs save lives,” Al-Aly said. Cummings hailed in from the Pine trust, somewhere that brother-sister in suicides, because we already feel taking these drugs, particularly for it and patients just keep getting “If I needed a PPI, I absolutely Ridge Reservation with his family can feel comfortable, accepted, a left out. long periods of time.” refill after refill after refill,” Al-Aly would take it. But I wouldn’t take to be with his dad. We took up a leader, have a purpose, feel safe, and So instead of the options of Both PPIs and H2 blockers said. “There needs to be periodic it willy-nilly if I didn’t need it. collection of cash and gave it to him. hold each other accountable. giving up on SWST because we are prescribed for serious medical re-assessments as to whether people And I would want my doctor to be Gene Yellow Eagle and his If you need to talk, chill, are SWST and never in our bands’ conditions such as upper need to be on these. Most of the monitoring me carefully and take family are lifetime contributors of or want advice to questions you history has anyone been banished gastrointestinal tract bleeding, time, people aren’t going to need me off it the moment it was no buffalo meat and financial assistance feel you can’t tell no one, feel for being sick, having a disease gastroesophageal reflux disease to be on PPIs for a year or two or longer needed.” for our gatherings. His son Thomas embarrassed about, don’t feel (drug-alcohol). and esophageal cancer. Over-the- three.” is imprisoned with us and we look accepted, been thru it all, “rock From what I’ve been told and counter PPIs are most often used for after him. Gene is an adopted bottom,” you feel you’re not being taught by our elders is that we as a heartburn and indigestion. brother to our older prisoners. taken serious, want sobriety, tired Sioux Nation one of the strongest PPIs have become one of the We are now working on of seeing what’s happening to your races came together. Everyone’s most commonly used classes of bringing Neil Young into prison to loved ones, friends, community, a daughter, son. Our ancestors drugs in the United States with 15 perform a concert for us sometime being incarcerated, seeing loved fought and died for the Sioux race million monthly prescriptions in before the year is over. I’m inviting ones – Natives – afflicted with the to continue and grow stronger, so 2015 for Nexium alone, according Rita Means, Waziyatawin, Myrna illness of chemical dependency, or we got to step up, build the bond of Hau Mitakuyapi. traditional foods, ceremonies, and to WebMD. Thompson, Stephanie Autumn, if you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, Sioux Pride back to what it was … On June 17, 2017, the the old customs. She encouraged A kidney doctor by profession, Ernestine Chasing Hawk, Natalie open minded, strong minded. survival. Oceti Sakowin prisoners in the us to take our growth potential in Al-Aly has previously published Hand, and Cyndi Weddell to help Then you need to hit us up. What we are looking for is main prison in Sioux Falls put on these areas to larger dimensions. She studies linking PPIs to kidney us. We want him to perform here We’re here for you and we need you support. one of the finest powwows ever spoke about the pain of death and disease, and other researchers have and then at the Royal River Casino here for us! We want to educate you on the experienced by our families and the renewal of life. shown an association with other in Flandreau on the same night. Our Contact information will be movement. guests. We presented her with our health problems. Al-Aly, first author artists are ready to make a poster of available in another issue of the Sota We want you to encourage the Our singers sang from their running staff and wrapped her in Yan Xie, PhD, a data scientist, and Neil and-his concert for us. I want or ask your Tribal representative. youth. collections of personal songs given a star quilt for the memory of her colleagues reasoned that since each to work with these women as a team Mission statement: 1. Family = Love to them by the old masters. Their daughter, Kimberly Rose Means, of these side effects carries a small of promoters and benefactors. To get to the heart of a 2. Loyalty = Sacrifice drumming took our microphones who was killed in 1981 by a white risk of death, together they may I wrote a chapter in the problem find the heart! The main 3. Leadership = Honor and subwoofers to the distant edges drunk driver while participating in affect the mortality rate of PPI users. Handbook For Indigenous Minds focus is the street – leaders, big 4. Knowledge = Wisdom of thunder’s timeless immortality. the Run for Freedom which was an To find out, the researchers Onfy as a tribute to Eldred “Nisko” sisters, brothers, role models. 5. Accountability = Respect The dancers moved in strategic annual event. sifted through millions of de- Iron Moccasin and I’d like for all Other organizations and the -- Matthew DuMarce rhythms of balance and timing. Every year we run for Kimberly identified veterans’ medical records They came out in adornments of out of respect for her family, friends, tribal prisoners and prison support in a database maintained by the U.S. beads, sacred eagle feathers, leather and the unchallenged meaning of systems to have this handbook. Department of Veterans Affairs. with fringes, painted shields, sovereignty. Our runners come from Nisko did a lot of time in the federal They identified 275,933 people selected bones and shells, copper many generations of dedication and prison system. I’m searching for who had been prescribed a PPI bells, and ribbon shirts. The women talent. Willie Eagle Chasing who is his and 73,355 people prescribed an carried their shawls and stepped A Native writer was amongst relative. The Handbook is available H2 blocker between October 2006 gracefully inside the protection of us. Karen Testerman sat with us at sarpress.sarweb.org in Santa Fe, IHS responsibility: disease is close to 100 percent. and September 2008, and noted their kindness and excellence. as a prominent journalist. Her New Mexico. Taking Omeprazole over a span IHS will be, and is, responsible how many died and when over the Daya Returns from Scout gave eyes witnessed our thoughtfulness, On September 16, 2017, we of two years will cause heart disease, for many dead persons on this rez. following five years. The database us numerous performances dancing emotions, concerns, and humor. invite Ione McCloskey and the many people given this medication If your family member died of did not include information on in traditional, fancy and in a jingle She writes about our people because family and friends of Marietta by IHS have died. heart disease, IHS is responsible. cause of death. dress, in outfits, all made by her she possesses a silent determination Pacheco to our powwow in Lakota This medication should be IHS will be investigated. Al-Aly and colleagues found a mother. Hundreds of cheers and to tell the truth. memoriam for this woman who was taken no more than ninety days Confirmed by Minneapolis 25 percent increased risk of death compliments went up for this young Being a prison volunteer our greatest supporter. She made her according to the Medical Journal. Tribune. in the PPI group compared with the Lakota woman. takes a lot of initiative and doesn’t final journey into the spirit world on I have been given this Two words for Trump: sick H2 blocker group. The researchers Buffalo soup, Indian tacos, come easy. Mark Sanderson and July 4, 2017. We want the privilege medication for over two years by idiot. calculate that, for every 500 people fried potatoes, wojapi, and fresh Mary Montoya were recognized of meeting Keith Rich Sr. and doctors at the IHS. Larry Nerison, Indian, taking PPIs for a year, there is one gourmet coffee were on our menu. for spending their lives with us in hearing his words. My chances of dying of heart Sisseton, SD. extra death that would not have Our foods always nourish us with service to our meetings and cultural We invite our Sisitunwan and otherwise occurred. Given the natural blends of pure energy. events. Wahpetunwan people to bring Gabe Editor’s response death. millions of people who take PPIs A defender and emissary of Our giveaway went off real and Diane Desrosiers, Bryan Akipa Millions of U.S. residents take regularly, this could translate into our Lakota people from the Sicangu smooth. We made sure everyone and his flutes, and the Vietnam The author’s claims and proton pump inhibitors which are thousands of excess deaths every homelands was in our presence. took something home. Chief Veterans in as security and our color accusations are his opinions only; widely prescribed to treat heartburn, year, Al-Aly said. Rita Means is a powerful woman Warden Dooley from the prison at guard. we have no facts supporting a ulcers and other gastrointestinal The researchers also calculated who believes in our civil rights, Springfield sent bicycles in for our To the South, we request to charge that patients have died from problems. The drugs also are the risk of death in people who IHS prescriptions for Omeprazole, available over the counter under were prescribed PPIs or H2 one of several popular heartburn ~Clip and Save~ drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). That said, Mr. Nerison does bring up an important topic. So important that we will share the following article published on July 5, 2017 by ScienceDaily. Popular heartburn drugs linked to higher early death risk Source: Washington University in St. Louis. Summary: Millions of U.S. residents take proton pump inhibitors which are widely prescribed to treat heartburn, ulcers and other gastrointestinal problems. Now, a new study shows that long-term use of the popular drugs carries an increased risk of death. Popular heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been linked to a variety of health problems, including serious kidney damage, bone fractures and dementia. 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Washington, DC – July 31, communities in South Dakota and prevention strategies. will be held at the Roberts Co. 4H 2017 – Rep. Kristi Noem joined have had to experience the hurt This legislation follows work building, Sisseton SD ~ Reps. Raul Grijalva, Tom Cole and of losing a loved one to suicide far Noem did last Congress to promote others in introducing H.R.3473, the too many times in recent years. mental health services within tribal Native American Suicide Prevention While I understand there are no communities. In 2015, Noem Act. The suicide crisis in Indian words that can wipe away this pain, brought one of Congress’s leading Country has had heartbreaking I want to make sure we have the voices on mental health, Rep. Tim impacts on many tribal communities tools in place to better prevent such Murphy – a psychologist, to Pine in South Dakota. Nationally, suicide hurt in the future. By supporting Ridge to meet with those fighting is the second leading cause of death a more collaborative approach, I’m the tribal suicide epidemic. Because among 10-34 year-old Native hopeful this legislation will lead to of their partnership, new provisions under the First Amendment. Americans and Alaskan Natives. For more effective interventions going were drafted to help support and The measure has been endorsed by brought to justice for violating the the National Center for Missing rights of the most innocent among That’s a disgusting and cowardly ages 15-34, suicide occurs at a rate forward.” prioritize Native American suicide invocation of one of our nation’s 1.5 times higher than the national The Native American Suicide programs. These provisions were & Exploited Children and other us.” anti-trafficking advocates and law Senator McCaskill: “Until our most cherished freedoms – neither average for that age group. Prevention Act supports stronger signed into law as part of the 21st the First Amendment nor the “Lakota Instructions for collaborations between state and Century CURES Act. enforcement organizations. investigation showed Backpage was Senator Portman: “Stopping actively facilitating sex trafficking, Communications Decency Act was Living teaches ‘the hurt of one is tribal governments in crafting and written to shield those who help the hurt of all,’” said Noem. “Tribal implementing suicide intervention trafficking is one of the great the company had repeatedly used humanitarian and human rights the federal law that protects online enslave and sell children for sex. causes of the 21st century. Our platforms to escape accountability It’s past time to hold websites that bipartisan investigation showed for the disgusting crimes it aided. make money from sex trafficking that Backpage knowingly facilitated But even as we’ve helped deny accountable, just as our laws sex trafficking on its website to Backpage its legal shield in these already do for traffickers, for the increase its own profits, all at the cases, we need a broader effort to enslavement and abuse of men, expense of vulnerable women stop the next Backpage, before women, and even children – who and young girls. For too long, it starts. And that’s what this have been reportedly trafficked at a courts around the country have bipartisan bill is all about—better near 850 percent increase since 2010 ruled that Backpage can continue protecting Missouri’s families from largely because of the anonymity Washington, DC – Aug. 2, that goal, and the sooner they get to Administration. to facilitate illegal sex trafficking sex trafficking by making clear to internet sales provide – and our 2017 – U.S. Sen. John Thune the president’s desk, the sooner we Thune introduced S. 1532 online with no repercussions. The any company considering going into bipartisan bill would work to do (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate can send a strong message to anyone last month with Sens. Bill Nelson Communications Decency Act is business with sexual predators, that that by cracking down on these Committee on Commerce, who might consider engaging in this (D-Fla.), ranking member of the a well-intentioned law, but it was the law won’t protect them from horrific crimes online.” Science, and Transportation, today horrendous criminal activity.” Commerce Committee, and Amy never intended to help protect sex responsibility.” Senator Blunt: “Websites applauded the committee’s passage The No Human Trafficking Klobuchar (D-Minn.), a member traffickers who prey on the most Senator Cornyn: “We must that turn a profit off the sexual of his bipartisan legislation to on Our Roads Act would disqualify of the Commerce Committee, innocent and vulnerable among us. do all we can to ensure victims of exploitation of trafficking victims combat human trafficking, the No individuals from operating a and cosponsored S. 1536, which This bipartisan, narrowly-crafted bill human trafficking receive the justice should not be afforded protection Human Trafficking on Our Roads commercial motor vehicle (CMV) was also introduced last month. will help protect vulnerable women they deserve, and the first step is under the Communications Act (S. 1532), and the Combatting for their lifetime if they used a The committee held a hearing on and young girls from these horrific holding those who facilitate this Decency Act. This bill would make Human Trafficking in Commercial CMV to commit a felony involving July 12 to explore the role that crimes.” heinous crime accountable. Child narrow but critical changes to the Vehicles Act (S. 1536), of which he’s human trafficking. The Combating transportation providers play in Senator Blumenthal: “Our sex traffickers and their enablers law to better protect victims and a cosponsor. They now head to the Human Trafficking in Commercial combating human trafficking. narrowly tailored legislation would should not be able to hide on the hold perpetrators accountable. I urge Senate floor for consideration. Vehicles Act would focus on the S. 1532 is supported by give victims of sex trafficking their internet any longer.” all of my colleagues to support this “We must take action to prevention of human trafficking the National District Attorneys day in court. For too long, countless Senator Heitkamp: “For too bill and provide law enforcement an combat the deplorable act of human by designating a human trafficking Association, Humanity United young people have been victims of long, websites like Backpage.com important tool to combat human trafficking in the United States,” prevention coordinator at the U.S. Action, the South Dakota Trucking prostitution, human trafficking, have profited from knowingly trafficking.” said Thune. “The two bipartisan Department of Transportation Association, Schneider, UPS, the and horrendous violence through facilitating the sex trafficking of Senator Brown: “We need bills that passed the Commerce and would increase outreach, Retail Industry Leaders Association, ads on websites like Backpage.com. minors and others through the use to bring all traffickers to justice Committee today represent an education, and reporting efforts at and the National Retail Federation. This is not an abstract debate: these of their online platform – in many – no matter how they carry out important step toward achieving the Federal Motor Carrier Safety advertisements come with a real, instances, helping traffickers skirt this heinous crime. With evolving unconscionable human cost.” law enforcement and their own technology, we must ensure the Senator McCain: “For years, standards to advertise minors for law keeps pace with this modern- Backpage.com has knowingly sex. And what’s worse: they’ve been facilitated online sex trafficking and able to continue doing this without Seeking justice for victims child exploitation, destroying the penalty by claiming protection Continued on Page 6 lives of innocent young women and girls,” said Senator McCain. “It is Washington, DC – Aug. 1, introduced bipartisan legislation Sex Trafficking,” which found that disgraceful that the law as written 2017 – U.S. Senators Rob Portman — the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Backpage.com knowingly facilitated has protected Backpage from being (R-OH), Richard Blumenthal Act — to ensure justice for victims criminal sex trafficking of vulnerable held liable for enabling these horrific (D-CT), John McCain of sex trafficking women and young girls and then crimes. Our legislation would (R-AZ), Claire McCaskill and ensure that covered up evidence of these crimes eliminate these legal protections and (D-MO), John Cornyn websites such as in order to increase its own profits. ensure companies like Backpage are (R-TX), Heidi Heitkamp Backpage.com, (D-ND), Roy Blunt (R- which knowingly ~Clip and Save~ MO), Shelley Moore facilitate sex SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE Capito (R-WV), Bob trafficking, can be *Monday - Meth Support Group @ Dakotah Pride-6pm Casey (D-PA) Susan Collins (R- held liable and brought to justice. 388 Dakota Ave. Sisseton. ME), Bob Corker (R-TN), Ted The legislation is the result of a *Monday - CMA (Crystal Meth Anonymous) @ Dakotah Cruz (R-TX), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), two-year Permanent Subcommittee Pride-7pm 388 Dakota Ave. Sisseton. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Johnny on Investigations (PSI) inquiry, *Tuesday - Aftercare @ Dakotah Pride Halfway House -6 Isakson (R-GA), Amy Klobuchar led by Senators Portman and pm 388 Dakota Ave. Sisseton. (D-MN), James Lankford (R-OK), McCaskill, which culminated in Mike Lee (R-UT), Bill Nelson (D- a report entitled “Backpage.com’s *Tuesday - AA @ St. Kateri’s-8pm 614 Main Ave. Sisseton. FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) today Knowing Facilitation of Online *Wednesday - AA @ Dakotah Pride Halfway House-8pm 388 Dakota Ave. Sisseton.

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Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, August 9, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 5 Seeking justice for victims trafficking by ensuring victims have the justice they deserve. This Continued from Page 5 an opportunity to seek justice and legislation is needed to help protect enabling law enforcement officials vulnerable people from modern- day slavery. I am pleased to join to take action against websites like day slavery, which unfortunately Senator Portman in making sure law Backpage that facilitate this horrific has been facilitated more and more By Dan Frosch closures. the needs of our patients and to enforcement can protect Ohioans crime. This scourge on humanity online. I’m proud to work with my Wall Street Journal – July 28, In one case cited by regulators enhance their quality of care,” said from online predators.” knows no borders or boundaries, colleagues on the PSI Subcommittee 2017 – The Indian Health Service at the hospital, a six-month- Jim Driving Hawk, the acting Senator Capito: “The and I remain committed to efforts to not only investigate Backpage, said Friday that it would old baby with an director of IHS’s Great Plains service trafficking of young girls and that will help end human trafficking but to address the urgent, moral permanently close critical upper respiratory area. “By providing the services the women is an unconscionable and modern slavery worldwide.” issue of human trafficking.” medical services at a troubled virus was sent home vast majority of our patients require, crime, and we should be doing Senator Cruz: “I am proud Senator Lee: “The hospital it operates in South from the emergency we will be able to serve those patient everything we can to put an end to to join Senator Portman’s bill in Communications Decency Act was Dakota a year after federal room without any populations more efficiently and this inhumane practice. The Stop efforts to stop businesses that would never meant to provide immunity to regulators found poor care at medical history taken effectively.” Enabling Sex Traffickers Act will promote or enable the heinous websites like Backpage.com. Today’s the facility. or laboratory tests Tribal leaders were taken aback help accomplish that important goal industry of human trafficking. legislation will deter others from The IHS, which conducted. When the by the announcement, noting that by better preventing the facilitation There is zero tolerance for those facilitating sex trafficking and allow provides health care to 2.2 baby’s mother brought the IHS hospital in Rapid City of trafficking and making it easier who engage in the abuse and victims the possibility of restitution, million tribal members, will him back the next day, served people from dozens of tribes for law enforcement officials across victimization of trafficking, in Texas while preserving the core protections no longer offer emergency or his conditioned having who live in the area, which is close the country to hold offenders or anywhere. I am hopeful that this of Section 230.” inpatient services at its Sioux worsened, a provider to several large reservations. accountable. With this bipartisan bill will save lives and eliminate legal Senator Nelson: “Despite San Hospital in Rapid City, found the baby had “It’s a pretty significant bill, we can better protect the loopholes to hold these offenders a myriad of laws designed to one of numerous facilities operated been born about three months decision about a major IHS facility, victims of exploitation and fight accountable in the strongest terms, crackdown on child sex trafficking, by the agency that have failed premature and had experienced and there was no consultation with back against the criminals taking and bring justice to those they have it’s clear our work is not done. to meet basic standards for U.S. serious respiratory problems for tribes,” said Jerilyn Church, chief advantage of them.” exploited.” We must not only continue to hospitals over the past few years. months. The baby was transferred executive of the Great Plains Tribal Senator Casey: “Trafficking has Senator Flake: “Sex trafficking aggressively go after the traffickers The agency said it would begin to a different facility and ended up Chairmen’s Health Board. no place in our society and those is a deplorable crime and companies themselves but do more to curb shutting down the services for good suffering a seizure. In its statement, the agency who enable it in any way should be like Backpage.com that knowingly online sex ads exploiting these at Sioux San next July. In a statement, the IHS said it said it had consulted with tribal held accountable. This legislation facilitate it are reprehensible. young and innocent victims.” The IHS has faced mounting made the decision to permanently leaders about how best to serve would close a loophole that protects Congress needs to act to hold these Senator Rubio: “Perpetrators criticism from members of Congress close the hospital’s emergency room patients in the area and on plans to online platforms who knowingly criminal actors liable for their of human trafficking and websites and tribal leaders over conditions and inpatient departments because build a new clinic. facilitate sex trafficking. By victimization of innocent women like Backpage.com that knowingly at its hospitals, which have been of the age of the facility and its close Willie Bear Shield, a tribal allowing victims to seek justice and and girls. I thank Senator Portman facilitate sex trafficking of children beset by unnecessary deaths, proximity to Rapid City Regional councilor with the Rosebud Sioux, empowering state law enforcement for introducing this important must be held accountable. Sex misdiagnoses and neglect, according Hospital, a non-IHS medical center said tribes in the Great Plains to take action, this is a step in the legislation, and I look forward to its trafficking is an ongoing issue in to public documents and numerous where patients can be diverted. region had been working on plans right direction.” swift passage.” Florida and across our nation, and interviews by The Wall Street The IHS said it would to reopen the facility’s emergency Senator Collins: “Every state Senator Isakson: “In 2015, this legislation is an important Journal. continue to offer nonemergency room and improve its inpatient in America is affected by the evils Congress passed legislation to help step forward in ensuring that those IHS had temporarily stopped urgent care and outpatient services capabilities—but those plans were of sex trafficking. In order to help the victims of modern-day slavery engaging in and helping to facilitate offering emergency services at at Sioux San and had plans to build now uncertain. victims and prevent these atrocities and provide them with justice, these crimes are held responsible and the Rapid City hospital last an outpatient health-care clinic to Mr. Bear Shield said the from occurring, we must relentlessly and today’s legislation takes this all victims receive the justice they September following a May 2016 ultimately take the hospital’s place. Rosebud tribe planned to push pursue human traffickers who prey intention a step further after recent deserve.” report by federal regulators that “Sioux San Hospital has a both members of Congress and the upon the most vulnerable in our court decisions have limited recourse NOTE: The bipartisan Stop found dangerous problems there. strong commitment to urgent care IHS to reverse the agency’s decision society. This bipartisan legislation for victims of this vile crime. Enabling Sex Traffickers Act But Friday’s announcement both and we will continue to focus on to shut down the hospital’s main would ensure that websites who Legislation passed by Congress would clarify Section 230 of the expands and makes permanent the improving patient care to meet services. knowingly facilitate these heinous in the 90s was never intended to Communications Decency Act to crimes are held accountable for their protect those who enrich themselves ensure that websites that knowingly actions.” through sex trafficking. This facilitate sex trafficking can be held Senator Corker: “This legislation will help clarify the law, liable so that victims can get justice. legislation will play an important hold perpetrators accountable and This narrowly-crafted legislation role in the fight against online sex hopefully help prevent future crimes offers three reforms to help sex West Des Moines, Iowa – Aug. them. partially hydrogenated oils are just a of this reprehensible nature.” trafficking victims. The bipartisan 3, 2017 – Hy-Vee Inc. customers “Hy-Vee takes great care few of the ingredients that will not Senator Klobuchar: “Websites bill would: will have a lot fewer ingredients to to provide our customers with be found in these products. Items like Backpage.com facilitate sex · Allow victims of sex read on the labels of select authenticity and will remain in current Hy-Vee brand trafficking across Minnesota and trafficking to seek justice against Hy-Vee brand food items. transparency when it packaging with the addition of the our country. But shutting down websites that knowingly facilitated Today, the supermarket comes to the products Clean Honest Ingredients logo. these sites isn’t enough, we need to the crimes against them; chain announced that as in our stores,” said Currently available Hy-Vee stop protecting perpetrators and · Eliminate federal liability part of its Clean Honest Jeremy Gosch, Hy-Vee’s products with the Clean Honest ensure victims are able to seek the protections for websites that assist, Ingredients label initiative, executive vice president Ingredients logo include: ketchup, justice they deserve. The bipartisan support, or facilitate a violation of it will eliminate more than strategy and chief almond butter, tortilla chips and Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act federal sex trafficking laws; and 200 artificial ingredients merchandising officer. bottled tea. The complete transition is another step forward to putting · Enable state law enforcement or synthetic chemicals “As the demand increases of all 1,000 items is scheduled for an end to these crimes once and for officials, not just the federal in 1,000 Hy-Vee label for food products that July 2018. all.” Department of Justice, to take products by July 2018. contain natural, familiar To learn more about the Senator Lankford: “Heinous action against individuals or A handful of these and simple ingredients, Clean Honest Ingredients initiative, crimes like sex trafficking deserve to businesses that violate federal sex private label food items we are doing our best to customers may view the complete be met with the fullest extent of the trafficking laws. can already be found meet those expectations list of excluded ingredients online or Visit the Sota online law. 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Page 6 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - August 9, 2017 away from this earth gently over an Dr. Rick Holms wrote this in association with the South 8-10-day period, just like nature has Prairie Doc Perspective forn Dakota State University Journalism done it for as long as humans have “OnCall®,” a weekly program Department. “OnCall®” airs walked this earth. That is, until we where medical professionals discuss Thursdays on South Dakota Public interrupted the natural process less health concerns for the general Broadcasting-Television at 7 p.m. than a century ago with artificial public. “OnCall®” is produced by Central, 6 p.m. Mountain. Visit fluids. the Healing Words Foundation www.oncalltelevision.com Bottom line: there is great Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 value in providing IV fluids in Tribal Admin Building – Rotunda saving lives that can be saved. But when a person is certainly dying, Agency Village, SD and especially with a living will that so advises, we should let go, and 10:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. provide love, not fluids. I for one have clearly instructed my doctor and my family on the matter. If I do not recognize my children and cannot or will not swallow fluid, and if there is no reasonable chance Blood donors are eligible of recovery, then let nature take its to win the motorcycle course. No tubes. (pictured here). ***** Please bring a picture ID or your blood donor card. Appointments are available in advance on the internet. A link is provided on the Sota website. 32-3tc

By Richard P. Holm, MD horrible truth is that some three the famous nationwide 1995 Twenty-five years ago or so, or four weeks later she died, arms SUPPORT study which showed, my 96-year-old Grandma refused restrained, feeding tube in place. time and time again, patients who to eat after her hip fracture surgery. There is no question that had absolutely no chance of recovery Multiple strokes had lessened hydrating a sick patient who has were too often kept on fluids and her mental function, but she a reasonable chance of recovery in the ICU for many more days knew enough to realize she was can sometimes bring them back than appropriate, prolonging their dying. Despite my dad and aunt’s to life. But the paradox of fluid suffering for naught. What’s more, objections, the nursing home doctor replacement is that when a person 50% of the conscious dying patients put the feeding tube down her nose is certainly dying, it only prolongs were later reported by family to be and then Grandma pulled it out. It pain and suffering. in moderate-to-severe pain at least went back in, then out again. The This point is clarified with half of the time. Artificial hydration is defined as IV fluids or fluids given by feeding tube to someone who cannot or will not drink. Families and even some doctors struggle with the idea that not giving artificial hydration to a dying patient causes thirst and discomfort. But just the opposite is true. During the dying process, as dehydration occurs, the body produces natural endorphins that numb the pain and bring comfort. If a person cannot drink or swallow and is not artificially hydrated, then that human being will slip

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, August 9, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 7 The Tribal Education Tribal School and Enemy Swim Day our SWO children. Department is hosting a parent School. This meeting provides parents/ meeting on Tuesday, August 15th The Draft SWO K-12 guardians an opportunity to not from 5-6:30 p.m. to introduce the Standards are closely aligned to the only learn more about what your Draft SWO K-12 Communications Common Core and South Dakota child(ern) are expected to know and and Math Standards. Reading and Math Standards. learn at each grade level but also These draft standards were The Performance Based Learner to provide feedback on these draft approved by Tribal Council on Outcomes (PBLO) and the Oceti standards. Wednesday, August 2, 2017 and Sakowin Essential Understandings If you have any questions will be implemented this school & Standards have been added to please contact Bonnie Haines at year (2017-18) at Tiospa Zina make them more appropriate for 605-698-8412.

By Denise Kranhold Adult Ed. Career Coordinator SWO ET Demo Joe Egan has completed his Ged with the ET Demo Program this August 2017! We are excited for his next journey to post-secondary education. Best of luck in college, Joe!

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe; and Auxiliary units are cordially invited Known as “Home of the Joe Egan, successful Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa to participate. Attending the Champions,” the UTTC powwow is Indians. The honoring will follow powwow will be representatives of a well-recognized cultural showcase the powwow’s Sunday 1 p.m. Grand the North Dakota WWI Centennial open to the public. As a contest Bismarck, ND – UTN – Drive in south Bismarck. The public WWI, UTTC will honor Native Entry. Committee and the National WWI powwow, over $100-thousand in United Tribes Technical College is invited. American servicemen from The names of over 350 WWI- Centennial Commission. prize money will be earned by the (UTTC) plans to UTTC is the site North Dakota tribes who served era Native servicemen will be A Veterans Dance Special will top singing groups and dancers in recognize and honor of a former military and sacrificed, even before most announced in the powwow arena follow with prize money for women two dozen competitive categories. Native men who post that was a busy Native people were granted U.S. during an honor song. Families and and men participants. For more Prize money for the top drum is served in the military assembly center 100 citizenship. descendants of the servicemen are information about the honoring, $10,000. Champions are announced in World War One years ago as war raged in WWI VETERANS HONORING invited to take part in the arena, please contact Todd Goodsell 701- and prizes awarded after three days during the college’s Europe. National Guard UTTC will host the honoring along with veterans and others at the 255-3285 x 2751, tgoodsell@uttc. of judging on Sunday, September upcoming powwow. troops were trained and mobilized Sunday, September 10 for WWI powwow. edu. 10. Day money is provided for non- The 48th Annual UTTC at Bismarck’s Fort Lincoln, exactly Native servicemen from the Native Color Guard and CONTEST EVENT contest drums and tiny tots. International Powwow is set for on the spot where the powwow college’s governing tribes: Mandan, September 8-10 at Lone Star Arena takes place. Hidatsa, Arikara Nation; Sisseton- on the college campus on University To mark the centennial of Wahpeton Oyate; Spirit Lake Tribe;

Page 8 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - August 9, 2017 Upwards of 1,000 participants collectibles. September 9. Also Kids fun run. from the Northern Plains, around The powwow food court offers Online and on-site registration. the country – and across the border a wide variety, from oriental and Contact Chris Knoll 701-221-1355, in Canada – make this one of the barbeque to the ever-popular ‘Indian [email protected]. premier cultural events annually in Taco.’ Arts and Craft Vendors HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT North Dakota. contact Bernard Strikes Enemy 701- A Horseshoe tournament POWWOW SCHEDULE 595-9993, [email protected]; is open to the public Saturday First Grand Entry is set for Food Vendors contact Robert Fox September 9 near the outdoor Friday, September 8 at 1 p.m. 701-323-3904, [email protected]. basketball court, east of Theodore (Central Time). The point system is YOUTH DAY Jamerson Elementary School. in effect. Grand entry guests include Fourth-grade classes are invited Players must supply their own the 2017 inductees into the North to Youth Day at the Powwow on ‘shoes’ and be age 18 or over to play. Dakota Native American Hall of Friday, Sept. 8. In 2017, the event For more information, contact True Honor. features a new format: cultural Clown Jr. 701-527-8652, tclown@ Subsequent Grand Entries are learning and sharing at four, rotating uttc.edu. Friday evening at 7 p.m., Saturday stations. The topics are history, HAND GAMES TOURNAMENT at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 games, story-telling, and music & Hand games are a new addition p.m. dance. Audience participation is for the 2017 powwow. Young and A $20 entrance fee guarantees included. old alike, Native and non-Native are Dancers filled UTTC’s Lone Star Arena for a group photo during the 2016 international powwow. admission for all three days. Daily Youth Day is a collaboration invited. Revel in the intense action United Tribes News photo DENNIS J. NEUMANN admission is $10. Seniors (65 and of Theodore Jamerson Elementary of winning the counting sticks from over) and children (5 and under) School on the UTTC campus and your opponents by successfully enter free. Bismarck Public Schools. It begins hiding your “bones” and exposing Admission wrist bands may at 10 a.m. and runs to noon. theirs. Hand drums, rattles, and be purchased in advance through The location is a grassy plaza chanting heighten the excitement. Sept. 1 at the college’s finance dept. on the north side of campus near There’s no entry fee. Teams consist Group rates provided for 10 or the college administration building. of 5-10 players. Up to $2,200 in more. Contact Ella Duran 701-255- Chaperoned school groups are prize money. To register your team 3285 x 1214, [email protected]. admitted to the powwow free- contact Ahiticia Tasso 605-545- Camping begins Tuesday, of-charge and invited to take-in 2144 or Margaret Landin 701-805- September 5. Space is available free the 1 p.m. Grand Entry. Groups 1849 or email handgamesrock@ of charge in designated locations on are advised to plan for their own gmail.com. campus. Round-the-clock security lunches or purchase lunch in the BUFFALO FEED AND is provided and access to facilities. powwow food court. BARBEQUE A grand entry at the 2016 UTTC Powwow. United Tribes No drugs or alcohol allowed and no More info: Sam Azure: 701- United Tribes honors you with News photo DENNIS J. NEUMANN pets. 221-1842 or [email protected]. the cultural tradition of a buffalo others at the powwow. Native women and men participants. United Tribes is a “tobacco TRIBAL LEADERS SUMMIT meal at 4 p.m. Sunday, September Color Guard and Auxiliary units More information: Todd free campus.” The college keeps The 21st Annual United Tribes 10, wrapping up the event. Dancers, are cordially invited. Goodsell, 701-255-3285 x 2751, tobacco sacred by allowing its use “Tribal Leaders Summit” precedes singers and visitors are all invited During the honor song [email protected]. for ceremonies only. Other uses of the powwow September 5-7 at the to partake free of charge. Buffalo the names will be announced of tobacco in all forms are prohibited. Bismarck Event Center. Tribal, courtesy of the MHA Nation, one WWI veterans from the college’s SPECIAL CONTESTS federal and state leaders gather of the college’s governing tribes. From left, Albert Little Owl, five governing tribes. The UTTC Powwow for meetings and presentations Chairman Mark Fox of the Dan Chase and Jack Nagel, all from A Veterans Dance Special Committee hails the return of and professional development and Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation Three Affiliated (MHA Nation), served will follow with prize money for “Battle Royale” dance specials in networking. The event also includes will also host a free BBQ feed in World War One. all men’s and women’s categories. a trade fair. For more information Saturday, September 9 at 4:30 p.m. Exciting dance-offs feature go to the Tribal Leaders Summit This is open to the public. Driver license certificate, etc.); one document to document, or court order elimination rounds and competition webpage: POWWOW EXECUTIVE prove Social Security number; and authorizing a name change. for prize money. Battle Royale http://summit.uttc.edu/ or COMMITTEE exams at two documents to prove residential The examiners must be able to sessions begin Friday evening, contact Dr. William Gourneau 701- The Powwow executive address. trace from your birth name to your September 8, with Men’s Chicken, 221-1708, [email protected]. committee consists of Russ Sisseton If your name is different current name. Driver license examinations Women’s Jingle and Men’s Grass GOLF TOURNAMENT McDonald, UTTC President; from the name on your identity No driving tests will be given are held in Sisseton at the City Hall, categories. Saturday evening it is “Teeing Off for Academic Katt Dye-Chapin, Chair; Francine document, you need to bring from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 406 2nd Ave. Men’s and Women’s Fancy. The Excellence” benefit golf tournament McDonald, Vice-Chair; Ella additional proof of your legal For more information, call Examiners are there from 8:15 Men’s and Women’s Traditional starts at 1 p.m. Friday, September Duran, Treasurer; Margaret name, such as a certified marriage 1-800-952-3696 or visit the website a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each Wednesday categories conclude the Battle 8 at Apple Creek Country Club; Landin, Secretary; Erik Cutler, certificate, certified adoption at dps.ed.gov of the month. Royale on Sunday afternoon. proceeds go to student scholarships. Fundraising Coordinator; Joelle Important: A Golden Age Women’s dance Contact Sam Azure 701-221-1842, Bearstail, Volunteer Coordinator. File application at least one special is scheduled for Saturday [email protected]. The theme of the 2017 powwow hour in advance of scheduled afternoon, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. in HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL is: “Communities – Stronger, closing hours if you wish to honor of Vivian Gillette. The TOURNEY Together.” complete the exam on the same day. Veterans Dance Special is scheduled High-school hoops action takes COLLEGE GOVERNING Driver license applicants for Sunday afternoon, Sept. 10. place in the UTTC Gymnasium, TRIBES should bring one item to prove HEAD STAFF home of the Thunderbirds, for Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate; identity, date of birth and lawful Master of Ceremonies: boys’ and girls’ teams. Contact Pete Spirit Lake Tribe; Standing Rock status (such as certified birth Lawrence Baker (Hidatsa/Mandan/ Conway 701-221-1361, pconway@ Sioux Tribe; Mandan, Hidatsa, Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission) uttc.edu. Arikara Nation; and the Turtle and Vince Beyl (White Earth LEGENDS SOFTBALL Mountain Band of Chippewa Ojibway); Arena Director: Rusty TOURNAMENT Indians. Gillette (Arikara/Hidatsa); Head Legends Softball Tournament: MORE INFORMATION Singing Judge: Alphonse Obey Native and non-Native teams, Katt Dye-Chapin 701-221- (Piapot First Nation, SK, CAN); men’s, women’s and mixed 1599, [email protected]. Head Women’s Judge: Sherisse competitions; teams and spectators Website: http://www. McKay (Sioux Valley, Dakota from around the country. September unitedtribespowwow.com/. Nations, MB, CAN); Head Men’s 8-10; double elimination in both Lodging: www. Judge: Chaske LaBlanc (Lower women’s and men’s divisions and a discoverbismarckmandan.com Sioux Brule, MN). Home Run-hitting Derby. Contact SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, POWWOW VENDOR FAIR Steve Shepherd 701-226-3987, Following the 1 p.m. Grand Entry: Powwow vendors ring the [email protected], Online Info: UTTC will host an honoring dance arbor, creating a lively http://softball.uttc.edu/ for WWI Native servicemen from atmosphere catering to the needs of THUNDERBIRD POWWOW the college’s governing tribes. smart shoppers. Everything powwow RUN Families and descendants of WWI is available from hides and antlers, A 10K and 5K run/walk Native servicemen are invited to to beads, finished clothing, bumper hosted for runners and walkers of take part in the arena during an and window stickers and powwow all ages begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, honor song, along with veterans and

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, August 9, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 9 funding, as I pushed for, it’s time application for the funding so that with managing the protests. The last for the Attorney General to make as our state and local enforcement thing we need is to have to cut law sure the federal government does its do not have to continue to bear the enforcement funding because of the part by approving North Dakota’s repercussions of the costs associated high costs already incurred.”

Indianz.com – Aug. 2, 2017 production taxes, Gov. Doug at Waco, Texas, in 1993 and the – Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-North Burgum (R) asked President Donald Rodney King and Reginald Denny By Jessica Corbett, staff writer three companies “have seen 373 East, Kinder Morgan’s Trans Dakota) is known as an outspoken Trump for an emergency disaster cases in California. Commondreams.org – Aug. hazardous liquid spills from their Mountain, and Enbridge’s Line 3 advocate for Indian Country’s most declaration in hopes of recovering In her letter, Heitkamp said 4, 2017 – A recently released U.S. pipeline networks,” releasing a Expansion—researchers estimate vulnerable, particularly youth, some of the costs. The request was the state spent so much time on Greenpeace report found four total of “63,221 barrels of hazardous that the 1,031-mile Line 3 project but her efforts don’t extend to the denied in May. the #NoDAPL movement because proposed pipelines that would liquids”—including thousands of would also experience about one #NoDAPL movement. But the state didn’t seem the Obama administration never transport diluted bitumen extracted barrels of diluted bitumen, which significant spill per year for 50 years. In a letter to Attorney to be too bothered because made a decision on the final portion from the Canada’s Alberta tar sands is is more difficult to remove from Enbridge, the company General Jeff Sessions, Heitkamp Heitkamp and Sen. John Hoeven of the pipeline in North Dakota. to the United water than responsible for the Line 3 project, defended the way local and state (R-North Dakota), the chairman That changed right after Trump States pose conventional spilled more than 20,000 barrels, law enforcement responded to the of the Senate Committee on took office -- he directed his team grave threats crude oil or an estimated 843,000 gallons, of movement. Even though officers Indian Affairs, secured $15 million to “expedite” the project and it was to water because it sinks. diluted bitumen into the Kalamazoo repeatedly employed aggressive for the Emergency Federal Law approved two weeks later over the resources along Researchers River in Michigan in 2010, tactics and relied on assistance from Enforcement Assistance Program in objections of the Standing Rock the pipelines’ also mapped contaminating almost 40 miles of non-licensed security firms, she said an appropriations bill that Trump Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River routes. the past seven years of spills, the river. they “performed admirably.” signed into law that same month. Sioux Tribe. The three companies— illustrating the wide reach of the “The spilled bitumen sunk to “North Dakota law The provision was buried deep A federal judge has since TransCanada, Kinder Morgan, pipeline network’s environmental the bottom of the river triggering a enforcement performed admirably in the H.R.244, the Consolidated ruled that the U.S. Army Corps Enbridge, and their subsidiaries— destruction. years-long, billion dollar clean-up under immense pressure and Appropriations Act. It’s found in of Engineers failed to consider the that would construct the pipelines Based on recent spill rates, operation that required dredging scrutiny to maintain the peace and Section 542, on page 233 of the tribes’ concerns about treaty rights, already operate a vast pipeline Greenpeace researchers predict that the river bottom,” the report noted. protect public property, including 1,665-page measure. water resources and environmental network that transports fossil fuels TransCanada’s Last year, the federal land,” Heitkamp wrote on To get the money, the two justice. But the decision came after throughout North America, and 1,179-mile Environmental Monday. lawmakers had to dig even deeper. oil started flowing through the they have a well documented history Keystone XL Project Agency As a result, she believes the They went all the way back to a pipeline on June 1. of spilling hazardous liquids and pipeline— and the Justice state is entitled to $13.85 million law passed in 1984 that authorizes The tribes are hoping to shut polluting natural resources. which has Department in “compensation” from the federal states -- but not tribes -- to seek down operations while the case In fact, “a recent review by oil received reached a government. She called on the “emergency” assistance from continues. The wealthy backers of industry trade organizations found support from $177 million Department of Justice to award the federal government for law the pipeline, with support from the that pipeline incidents ‘impacting the Trump settlement with a grant under an “emergency” enforcement crises. energy industry, is strongly opposing the public or environment’ (IPE) administration the company assistance program that excludes The unique provision allows their request. have increased in the past 4 after hitting over the spill. tribes. the state to obtain reimbursement Judge James Boasberg ordered years.” Since 2010, according to roadblocks during the Obama Greenpeace and other “Despite the location on for events that occurred in “fiscal the Army Corps to conduct a more the Greenpeace report (pdf), the era—would likely see at least 59 environmental advocates—including federal land and stress to local years 2016 and 2017,” which would thorough review of the final portion significant spills in its 50-year many indigenous people who live resources, federal support was basically cover the 233 days that of the pipeline, which crosses lifetime. along the proposed routes—are extremely limited throughout the the governor said were spent by federally-managed land less than a Of the three other proposed urging the pipelines’ financial engagement,” Heitkamp wrote in law enforcement. The #NoDAPL half-mile from Standing Rock. But pipelines—TransCanada’s Energy backers to pull out, in hopes of the letter, which her office released encampment, parts of which were the Trump team has indicated it will on Tuesday. located on federal land, was officially take months before it gets there. The so-called “engagement” shut down in February after hosting “The Corps is actively lasted from late July / early August tens of thousands of people. evaluating the issues remanded 2016 through the middle of According to the Bureau to it by the court and expects February 2017. During that time, of Justice Assistance, an agency to complete its review of those the state claims it spent $40 million at the Department of Justice, issues by late December 2017,” to keep up with anti-pipeline the Emergency Federal Law government attorneys wrote in a activities. Enforcement Assistance Program July 17 brief. Even though the state is flush has been used by states to deal with with billions of dollars in energy earthquakes, hurricanes, the standoff

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. (EFLEA) Program, which had not Heitkamp reinforced that the Corps Heidi Heitkamp has urged U.S. had sufficient funds available for failed to take action to limit the size Attorney General Jeff Sessions to several years. of the camp, damage to the land, approve North Dakota’s application In May, Heitkamp helped and to make a timely decision on to recover a portion the nearly secure an additional $15 million in whether to issue the final permit to $40 million that state and local funds for the EFLEA program. build the pipeline. governments in North Dakota At the end of June, North “Throughout the many spent to keep local residents, Dakota applied for $13.85 million months of the Dakota Access protesters, tribes, and workers for reimbursements to compensate pipeline protests, North Dakota safe throughout the months-long for law enforcement expenditures law enforcement worked around protests surrounding the Dakota – of an estimated $40 million in the clock to keep communities, Access pipeline. costs the state incurred to keep protesters, tribes, and workers safe Heitkamp has long been communities protected and clean- – hoping federal agencies would pushing congressional leadership up the protest site. step in to reinforce their efforts to and appropriators for federal Now that the state has formally keep the peace. But for months, no resources to compensate North applied, Heitkamp is pushing to relief came, allowing local tensions Dakota’s outlay in relation to the make sure North Dakota receives and camps to swell as once-strong protests, focusing earlier this year the reimbursements it deserves. local relationships frayed, lands were on funding and making available Underscoring to Sessions the damaged, and local law enforcement assistance through the U.S. wide scope of the protests – with the struggled,” said Heitkamp. “Now Department of Justice’s Emergency main protest camp located on U.S. that Congress has opened a Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Army Corps of Engineers land – potential avenue for emergency

Page 10 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - August 9, 2017 delaying or effectively ending the Canada are part of an international projects. coalition of civil society and “The costs of these pipeline Indigenous organizations projects, all being fronted by campaigning to urge financial banks like JPMorgan Chase, TD, institutions to pull their investments Wells Fargo, and Citi, each run in tar sands pipelines and the Dirty into multiple billions of dollars,” Three because of the financial and Greenpeace said in statement. reputational risks they pose.” “Greenpeace USA and Greenpeace

(Pierre) – South Dakota State Treasurer to try to return the money Treasurer Rich Sattgast announced a to its rightful owner. record $27.5 million in Unclaimed “This is money that belongs to Property was returned last year. average citizens and never reverts to “Our purpose is to reunite the state,” Sattgast said. “Outreach South Dakotans with their lost is so important. If I can return this property,” said Sattgast. Even with a money, it eventually enters the local banner year, 1 in 4 South Dakotans economy which is good for all of still has Unclaimed Property. The South Dakota.” Treasurer strongly encourages The South Dakota Unclaimed all residents to check the state’s Property program has returned $62 database to see if they are owed million over the past three years. money. It’s easy, free and only takes The State Treasurer’s office works to a minute to search online at www. return the money by advertising in sdtreasurer.gov. newspapers and at fairs and events Most people don’t even realize across the state. the state is holding their money There is no time limit to claim because it comes from a variety of property and since new properties sources dating back many years. are added all of the time, Treasurer Unclaimed property includes Sattgast encourages everyone to money from inactive bank accounts, routinely check the Unclaimed uncashed paychecks or unclaimed Property website at www. utility deposits from a previous sdtreasurer.gov or call toll free in residence. Once these accounts South Dakota at 1-866-357-2547. become stale, it is up to the State

Notice The Wiyukcan Ka Ecunpi project of the SWO Tribal Education department needs a signed Non-Directory Records Permission for all students interested in participating in any of the project’s services; for example: the attendance awards, mentoring support for grades, attendance, and/or behavior, and other supports such as attendance parties. Any and all information collected would be used specifically for the grant’s purpose on a need-to-know basis only.

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, August 9, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 11 One of the many youth projects last month, sponsored by the SWO Youth Department, was to clean the area around the Agency Village dam. Here are photos taken on July 29th showing some of that clean-up of the hiking trails. There are also two Sota pictures taken the following Monday. The shelter and reservoir seem to invite people to picnic or to hike.

Adding to this trash bag.

Leaving from Veterans Memorial Youth Center Starting the cleanup walk from housing. They’re on the way -- the SWO youth cleanup View from one of the pavilions along the on a cleanup walk around the damsite. crew! damsite. Sota photo.

Panoramic view of the east end of the reservoir. Sota photo.

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By Dustina Gill July to help apply the trauma informed techniques into the different and it’s not always hard. We must believe in ourselves, stay in school and Students and faculty from the University of Virginia, Project Rise, departments they were placed with, the Youth Department, Meth discipline ourselves. Believe in ourselves and what we think of ourselves Global Grounds and Global Studies facilitated a week-long Trauma Outpatient, Crisis Response Center and the Education Department. matters, and don’t worry what others think or say of us because they are not Informed Training at Sisseton Wahpeton College for those who work with Each student also stayed with a host family to learn more about the us.” youth and families on the Lake Traverse Reservation. communities and share their college experiences with local youth. Conclusion The training was developed with the following in mind: The Trauma Informed Training is one of the steps of developing a Saturday, July 29th, Dustina writes: “Despite the increased exposure we have to one another’s lived Trauma Informed Mentorship/Peer Program for youth on the Lake Traverse Today our ongoing 2 year/month long project transitions into long experiences via social media, we often are unaware of the actual Reservation. distance working. The UVA students are flying home to their tiwahe’s to circumstances each of us endures day to day. We can safely assume, The Trauma Informed Training is one of the emerging partnership recharge before their intense academic schedules begin. They’ve spent a however that the vast majority of us has endured at least one direct cause of projects of the University of Virginia and Nis’to Incorporated, a local non- month working on helping us change our work to include the trauma traumatic stress and possibly much more indirectly. profit to bring opportunities to the Lake Traverse Reservation. informed approaches that we definitely need. They’ve stayed with host As helpers and supporters we must: Comments by participants families who became their family and we had the opportunity to learn so Develop the skills to recognize signs of trauma, to teach coping skills to This training has been described as “a much-needed step towards much from them as daughters, family structures and understanding trauma those impacted by it, and to utilize a trauma-first framework to understand creating a healthy mentorship program for our youth and young adults.” and our children got to learn so much about the life and healthy habits of a behavioral challenges present in many youth and families.” Oyate are asked to “help us build and develop the mentorship college student. The five days of training consisted of: programming.” The trauma informed training is one of the crucial steps to creating *Introduction to Trauma-informed Practices & Creating Opportunities “Writing our own narrative and traumatic shifts so we understand why a healthy peer mentoring program such as the one they have for each for Understanding Experiences Youth supporters of the Lake Traverse our own trauma, critical issues and coping skills are the way they are and other called Project Rise. It’s great to have an idea but it’s so much better Reservation. who how what is something that will be discussed.” when we understand the many factors that go into such responsibility of *Considerations of Trauma-informed Educational Practices. Cultural “We drafted what we think our own individual well-being model could creating mentors and such a program. Another project also evolved and Linkages between Black and Native forms of culturally embedded coping look like with a few changes after discussion of family and where it would that’s creating healthy trauma informed responses for our families and through Trauma. fit.” communities for suicide and attempts. Understanding the roles and where *Exploration of cultural practices and traditions of the Dakotah people “Exploring what is ideal vs reality and how we work from reality to we fit is key. as mechanisms of healing to trauma. what we feel is ideal.” Wopida Tanka to our host families and friends for making their stay *Consideration of current coping strategies of Youth Supporters. “For those that work in these spaces with our youth and families, this happy memories! Learn new skills for managing stress and trauma as a means of self-care and trainings approach is unique because we are writing our own vs. being told The work continues and everyone is welcome to being a part of the caring for others. Reflection on implementation of workshop training and what is known about us.” solution finding. development of next steps. “As a young person in our communities we need to stand up and know Accompanying photos show highlights of the training at Sisseton In addition to the training four students stayed for the month of when to stand up. It’s not always easy to put ourselves in a position to help Wahpeton College and of the UVA students working with youth.

Tipis provided by the Gill Tiwahe.

Jeremy Red Eagle shares the Dakota words and traditional uses Identifying and harvesting medicinal plants. of the plants.

Saying goodbye on the last day these UVA students spent here.

Learning, sharing in a traditional setting. Yes! The participating youth are becoming adept at identifying plants that can help heal many ailments. SWOCSE Clerk will provide OYATE RESERVATION you with a copy of the Motion IN TRIBAL COURT STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA describing the matter. LAKE TRAVERSE CASE NO. CS: 00-197 RESERVATION SWOCSE/ Alberta Crawford, Dated this 27th day of June, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA PLAINTIFF 2017 CASE NO. CS: 15-026 VS. BY THE ORDER OF THE SWOCSE/ Carrie HisGun, TRESSA BISSONETTE, COURT: PLAINTIFF DEFENDANT /S/ VS. ORDER OF PUBLICATION & Michael T. Swallow, Presiding DERRICK FLUTE, NOTICE OF HEARING Judge DEFENDANT It is hereby Ordered that Notice ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, ORDER OF PUBLICATION & by Publication is hereby SWOCSE Clerk of Court NOTICE OF HEARING provided for a Motion to Show Notice Ordered that Notice by You are required to be at the 32-3tc It is hereby Ordered that Notice Cause for Failure to Pay RFP for Garbage Collection - Publication is hereby provided hearing. Upon request, by Publication is hereby Child Support and Notice of 2017 upon the Petitioner’s Petition the SWOCSE Clerk will SISSETON-WAHPETON provided for a Motion to Hearing is hereby provided The Sisseton Wahpeton Housing for Custody. Notice of Hearing provide you with a copy of OYATE Amend Child Support and that a hearing will held at Authority is accepting is hereby provided that a the Complaint describing the IN TRIBAL COURT Notice of Hearing is hereby the Tribal Admin Building in Request for Proposals for the hearing will held at the SWO matter. LAKE TRAVERSE provided that a hearing will Tribal Court, Agency Village, garbage collection services Tribal Admin Building in Dated this 27th day of June, RESERVATION held at the Tribal Admin South Dakota, on the 30th of the Sisseton Wahpeton Tribal Court, Agency Village, 2017 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Building in Tribal Court, day of August, 2017 at the Housing Authority’s Housing South Dakota, on the 14th BY THE ORDER OF THE CASE NO. I: 12-086 Agency Village, South hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as Sites. The proposals shall day of September, 2017 at the COURT: SWOCSE/ SD/Karen Lufkins, Dakota, on the 30th day of soon thereafter as possible. address garbage collection hour of 10:00 o’clock A.M. or /S/ PLAINTIFF August, 2017 at the hour of You are required to be at the services for 485 low rent as soon thereafter as possible. Michael T. Swallow, Presiding VS. 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon hearing. If you fail to appear units at least once per week, You are required to be at the Judge DUSTY CLOUD, Sr., thereafter as possible. a Warrant will be issued and starting September 01, 2017 hearing. Upon request, the ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, DEFENDANT You are required to be at the Bond set at the amount of the through June 30, 2018. SWO copy of the Petition SWOCSE Clerk of Court ORDER OF PUBLICATION & hearing. Upon request, the arrears. Upon request, the 1. The Sisseton Wahpeton describing the matter. 32-3tc NOTICE OF HEARING SWOCSE Clerk will provide SWOCSE Clerk will provide Housing Authority’s service Dated this 13th day of July, 2017 It is hereby Ordered that Notice you with a copy of the Motion you with a copy of the Motion areas are the counties of BY THE ORDER OF THE SISSETON-WAHPETON by Publication is hereby describing the matter. describing the matter. Roberts, Marshall and Day, COURT: OYATE provided for a Motion to Show Dated this 27th day of June, Dated this 27th day of June, which also includes the Michael T. Swallow Presiding IN TRIBAL COURT Cause for Failure to Pay 2017 2017 cities and communities of Judge. LAKE TRAVERSE Child Support and Notice of BY THE ORDER OF THE BY THE ORDER OF THE Summit, Waubay, Enemy ATTEST: Lois A. Kohl, Clerk of RESERVATION Hearing is hereby provided COURT: COURT: Swim, Enemy Swim Elderly, Court. STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA that a hearing will held at /S/ /S/ Veblen, Veblen Flats, Old 31-3tc CASE NO. CS: 08-045 the Tribal Admin Building in Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Agency, Old Agency Elderly, SWOCSE/ Jonita Barse, Tribal Court, Agency Village, Judge Judge Crawfordsville, Crawfordsville SISSETON-WAHPETON PLAINTIFF South Dakota, on the 30th day ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, Elderly, Peever, Peever OYATE VS. of August, 2017 at the hour SWOCSE Clerk of Court SWOCSE Clerk of Court Flats, Big Coulee, Long IN TRIBAL COURT DUSTY CLOUD, Sr., of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon 32-3tc 32-3tc Hollow, Long Hollow II, Lake LAKE TRAVERSE DEFENDANT thereafter as possible. Traverse, Red Iron, Red Iron RESERVATION ORDER OF PUBLICATION & You are required to be at the SISSETON-WAHPETON SISSETON-WAHPETON Elderly, Rehab Village, Rehab STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA NOTICE OF HEARING hearing. If you fail to appear OYATE OYATE Duplexes, Buddy Nelson CASE NO. CS: 10-030 It is hereby Ordered that Notice a Warrant will be issued and IN TRIBAL COURT IN TRIBAL COURT Apartments (2-6 plex’s), SWOCSE/ Shannon Hopkins, by Publication is hereby Bond set at the amount of the LAKE TRAVERSE LAKE TRAVERSE Barker Hill, I.H.S. units, PLAINTIFF provided for a Motion to Show arrears. Upon request, the RESERVATION RESERVATION and SWHA administration VS. Cause for Failure to Pay SWOCSE Clerk will provide STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA building’s dumpster. DANIEL CAMPBELL, Child Support and Notice of you with a copy of the Motion CASE NO. I: 17-045 CASE NO. I: 07-118 2. This RFP will does not include DEFENDANT Hearing is hereby provided describing the matter. SWOCSE/ SD/Ella Robertson, SWOCSE/ Curtis Bissonette, Sisseton or New Effington ORDER OF PUBLICATION & that a hearing will held at Dated this 27th day of June, PLAINTIFF PLAINTIFF housing sites. NOTICE OF HEARING the Tribal Admin Building in 2017 VS. VS. 3. During the contract year It is hereby Ordered that Notice Tribal Court, Agency Village, BY THE ORDER OF THE SHANE JEFFERSON, TRESSA BISSONETTE, additional housing sites may by Publication is hereby South Dakota, on the 30th day COURT: DEFENDANT DEFENDANT be added, this will be dealt provided for a Motion to of August, 2017 at the hour /S/ ORDER OF PUBLICATION & ORDER OF PUBLICATION & with by contract modification. Dismiss current and Establish of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon Michael T. Swallow, Presiding NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING 4. The Proposal shall be Arrears and Notice of Hearing thereafter as possible. Judge It is hereby Ordered that Notice It is hereby Ordered that Notice submitted for a one (1) is hereby provided that a You are required to be at the ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, by Publication is hereby by Publication is hereby year term. The successful hearing will held at the Tribal hearing. If you fail to appear SWOCSE Clerk of Court provided for a Petition for provided for a Motion to Show respondent shall have an Admin Building in Tribal a Warrant will be issued and 32-3tc Recognition of Foreign Cause for Failure to Pay option to renew the contract Court, Agency Village, South Bond set at the amount of the Order and Notice of Hearing Child Support and Notice of for an additional year, Dakota, on the 30th day of arrears. Upon request, the SISSETON-WAHPETON is hereby provided that a Hearing is hereby provided contingent upon successful August, 2017 at the hour of SWOCSE Clerk will provide OYATE hearing will held at the Tribal that a hearing will held at completion of the contract, not 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon you with a copy of the Motion IN TRIBAL COURT Admin Building in Tribal the Tribal Admin Building in to exceed one year, July 01, thereafter as possible. describing the matter. LAKE TRAVERSE Court, Agency Village, South Tribal Court, Agency Village, 2018 through June 30, 2019. You are required to be at the Dated this 27th day of June, RESERVATION Dakota, on the 30th day of South Dakota, on the 30th 5. If the respondent’s intention hearing. Upon request, the 2017 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA August, 2017 at the hour of day of August, 2017 at the is to utilize roll-offs or SWOCSE Clerk will provide BY THE ORDER OF THE CASE NO. CS: 10-073 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as dumpsters in lieu of curbside you with a copy of the Motion COURT: SWOCSE/ Mona Williams, thereafter as possible. soon thereafter as possible. pickup or a combination of describing the matter. /S/ PLAINTIFF You are required to be at the You are required to be at the both, the proposal should Dated this 27th day of June, Michael T. Swallow, Presiding VS. hearing. Upon request, the hearing. If you fail to appear specify and identify the 2017 Judge DUSTY CLOUD, Sr., SWOCSE Clerk will provide a Warrant will be issued and locations and procedures. BY THE ORDER OF THE ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, DEFENDANT you with a copy of the Petition Bond set at the amount of the Various sites have dumpsters COURT: SWOCSE Clerk of Court ORDER OF PUBLICATION & describing the matter. arrears. Upon request, the plus single unit services. /S/ 32-3tc NOTICE OF HEARING Dated this 27th day of June, SWOCSE Clerk will provide Please call the Maintenance Michael T. Swallow, Presiding It is hereby Ordered that Notice 2017 you with a copy of the Motion Department at (605-698-3901) Judge SISSETON-WAHPETON by Publication is hereby BY THE ORDER OF THE describing the matter. for details. ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, OYATE provided for a Motion to Show COURT: Dated this 27th day of June, 6. We will accept proposals SWOCSE Clerk of Court IN TRIBAL COURT Cause for Failure to Pay /S/ 2017 at the Sisseton Wahpeton 32-3tc LAKE TRAVERSE Child Support and Notice of Michael T. Swallow, Presiding BY THE ORDER OF THE Housing Authority’s RESERVATION Hearing is hereby provided Judge COURT: Administration Building SISSETON-WAHPETON STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA that a hearing will held at ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, /S/ located at 605 Lydia Goodsell OYATE CASE NO. CS: 13-024 the Tribal Admin Building in SWOCSE Clerk of Court Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Street, Sisseton, SD, 57262 IN TRIBAL COURT SWOCSE/ Elizabeth Hosie, Tribal Court, Agency Village, 32-3tc Judge until 12:00 P.M. noon, C.S.T., LAKE TRAVERSE PLAINTIFF South Dakota, on the 30th day ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, August 11, 2017. Proposals RESERVATION VS. of August, 2017 at the hour SISSETON-WAHPETON SWOCSE Clerk of Court submitted after the specified STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA DUSTY CLOUD, Sr., of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon OYATE 32-3tc date will be deemed non- CASE NO. CS: 07-101 DEFENDANT thereafter as possible. IN TRIBAL COURT responsive and returned to SWOCSE/ Whitney Hopkins, ORDER OF PUBLICATION & You are required to be at the LAKE TRAVERSE SISSETON-WAHPETON the respondent. Electronic PLAINTIFF NOTICE OF HEARING hearing. If you fail to appear submittals, i.e. FAX or e-mails VS. It is hereby Ordered that Notice a Warrant will be issued and will not be accepted. DANIEL CAMPBELL, III, by Publication is hereby Bond set at the amount of the 7. Please provide and attach a DEFENDANT provided for a Motion to Show arrears. Upon request, the copy of liability insurance, ORDER OF PUBLICATION & Cause for Failure to Pay SWOCSE Clerk will provide Workman’s Compensation NOTICE OF HEARING Child Support and Notice of you with a copy of the Motion insurance, Tribal business It is hereby Ordered that Notice Hearing is hereby provided describing the matter. license and Indian Preference by Publication is hereby that a hearing will held at Dated this 27th day of June, if applicable. If you require provided for a Complaint to the Tribal Admin Building in 2017 additional information Establish Child Support and Tribal Court, Agency Village, BY THE ORDER OF THE please call the SWHA Notice of Hearing is hereby South Dakota, on the 30th day COURT: Administration office at 605- provided that a hearing will of August, 2017 at the hour /S/ 698-3901. held at the Tribal Admin of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon Michael T. Swallow, Presiding J.C. Crawford, Executive Building in Tribal Court, thereafter as possible. Judge Director. Agency Village, South You are required to be at the ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, 32-1tc Dakota, on the 30th day of hearing. If you fail to appear SWOCSE Clerk of Court August, 2017 at the hour of a Warrant will be issued and 32-3tc IN TRIBAL COURT 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon Bond set at the amount of the LAKE TRAVERSE thereafter as possible. arrears. Upon request, the SISSETON-WAHPETON RESERVATION STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CASE: D-09-601-439 In the Matter of TIHME, a minor VEBLEN FIRST RESPONDERS child and concerning If you live in Veblen or in the area that surrounds this community, please read this LEANN EASTMAN, Petitioner request. vs. The Veblen First Responders is close to being unable to render services due to the lack MATTHEW PENDLETON, of personnel. This important medical service needs volunteers if it is to continue Respondent to provide aid to individuals in time of need. ORDER OF PUBLICATION Recently, responses to emergency medical calls have ground to a virtual halt since AND there at times is no one available to go on runs. NOTICE OF HEARING The record indicates that the If you would like to see this service continue, and can give time for First Responder or Tribal Court has been unable Emergency Medical Technician training, please contact Jerry Nelson at 701-212- and/or the Respondent has 2589 or Leo Greseth at 605-924-1027. been unwilling to accept Your help is urgently needed. service in this matter. 31-4tc Therefore, it is hereby

Page 14 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - August 9, 2017 OYATE Dated this 27th day of June, You are required to be at the Child Support and Notice of JENNIFER OWEN, the Complaint describing the IN TRIBAL COURT 2017 hearing. If you fail to appear Hearing is hereby provided DEFENDANT matter. LAKE TRAVERSE BY THE ORDER OF THE a Warrant will be issued and that a hearing will held at ORDER OF PUBLICATION & Dated this 27th day of July, 2017 RESERVATION COURT: Bond set at the amount of the the Tribal Admin Building in NOTICE OF HEARING BY THE ORDER OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA /S/ arrears. Upon request, the Tribal Court, Agency Village, It is hereby Ordered that Notice COURT: CASE NO. I: 16-173 Michael T. Swallow, Presiding SWOCSE Clerk will provide South Dakota, on the 1st day by Publication is hereby /S/ SWOCSE/ Danette Kirk, Judge you with a copy of the Motion of September, 2017 at the provided for a Complaint to Michael T. Swallow, Presiding PLAINTIFF ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, describing the matter. hour of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as Establish Child Support and Judge VS. SWOCSE Clerk of Court Dated this 28th day of June, soon thereafter as possible. Notice of Hearing is hereby ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, TRESSA BISSONETTE, 32-3tc 2017 You are required to be at the provided that a hearing will SWOCSE Clerk of Court DEFENDANT BY THE ORDER OF THE hearing. If you fail to appear held at the Tribal Admin 32-3tc ORDER OF PUBLICATION & SISSETON-WAHPETON COURT: a Warrant will be issued and Building in Tribal Court, NOTICE OF HEARING OYATE /S/ Bond set at the amount of the Agency Village, South SISSETON-WAHPETON It is hereby Ordered that Notice IN TRIBAL COURT Michael T. Swallow, Presiding arrears. Upon request, the Dakota, on the 31st day of OYATE by Publication is hereby LAKE TRAVERSE Judge SWOCSE Clerk will provide August, 2017 at the hour of IN TRIBAL COURT provided for a Motion to Show RESERVATION ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, you with a copy of the Motion 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon LAKE TRAVERSE Cause for Failure to Pay STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SWOCSE Clerk of Court describing the matter. thereafter as possible. RESERVATION Child Support and Notice of CASE NO. I: 14-027 32-3tc Dated this 29th day of June, You are required to be at the STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Hearing is hereby provided SWOCSE/ Kassaundra Sell, 2017 hearing. Upon request, CASE NO. CS: 05-519 that a hearing will held at PLAINTIFF SISSETON-WAHPETON BY THE ORDER OF THE the SWOCSE Clerk will SWOCSE/ Donita Wika, the Tribal Admin Building in VS. OYATE COURT: provide you with a copy of PLAINTIFF Tribal Court, Agency Village, MARKUS BARSE, DEFENDANT IN TRIBAL COURT /S/ the Complaint describing the VS. South Dakota, on the 30th ORDER OF PUBLICATION & LAKE TRAVERSE Michael T. Swallow, Presiding matter. ANTHONY COURNOYER, day of August, 2017 at the NOTICE OF HEARING RESERVATION Judge Dated this 27th day of July, 2017 DEFENDANT hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as It is hereby Ordered that Notice STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, BY THE ORDER OF THE ORDER OF PUBLICATION & soon thereafter as possible. by Publication is hereby CASE NO. CS: 17-072 SWOCSE Clerk of Court COURT: NOTICE OF HEARING You are required to be at the provided for a Motion to SWOCSE/ Shanice Keoke, 32-3tc /S/ It is hereby Ordered that Notice hearing. If you fail to appear Review Child Support and PLAINTIFF Michael T. Swallow, Presiding by Publication is hereby a Warrant will be issued and Notice of Hearing is hereby VS. SISSETON-WAHPETON Judge provided for a Motion to Show Bond set at the amount of the provided that a hearing will TYSON FLUTE, DEFENDANT OYATE ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, Cause for Failure to Pay arrears. Upon request, the held at the Tribal Admin ORDER OF PUBLICATION & IN TRIBAL COURT SWOCSE Clerk of Court Child Support and Notice of SWOCSE Clerk will provide Building in Tribal Court, NOTICE OF HEARING LAKE TRAVERSE 32-3tc Hearing is hereby provided you with a copy of the Motion Agency Village, South It is hereby Ordered that Notice RESERVATION that a hearing will held at describing the matter. Dakota, on the 31st day of by Publication is hereby STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SISSETON-WAHPETON the Tribal Admin Building in Dated this 27th day of June, August, 2017 at the hour of provided for a Complaint CASE NO. CS: 07-130 OYATE Tribal Court, Agency Village, 2017 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon to Establish Paternity and SWOCSE/ Yolanda Renville, IN TRIBAL COURT South Dakota, on the 31st day BY THE ORDER OF THE thereafter as possible. Child Support and Notice of PLAINTIFF LAKE TRAVERSE of August, 2017 at the hour COURT: You are required to be at the Hearing is hereby provided VS. RESERVATION of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon /S/ hearing. Upon request, the that a hearing will held at BRIAN RENVILLE, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA thereafter as possible. Michael T. Swallow, Presiding SWOCSE Clerk will provide the Tribal Admin Building in DEFENDANT CASE NO. CS: 17-134 You are required to be at the Judge you with a copy of the Motion Tribal Court, Agency Village, ORDER OF PUBLICATION & SWOCSE/ Laura Small, hearing. If you fail to appear ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, describing the matter. South Dakota, on the 1st day NOTICE OF HEARING PLAINTIFF a Warrant will be issued and SWOCSE Clerk of Court Dated this 28th day of June, of September, 2017 at the It is hereby Ordered that Notice VS. Bond set at the amount of the 32-3tc 2017 hour of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as by Publication is hereby KALISE BAGOLA, arrears. Upon request, the BY THE ORDER OF THE soon thereafter as possible. provided for a Motion to DEFENDANT SWOCSE Clerk will provide SISSETON-WAHPETON COURT: You are required to be at the Review Child Support and ORDER OF PUBLICATION & you with a copy of the Motion OYATE /S/ hearing. Upon request, Notice of Hearing is hereby NOTICE OF HEARING describing the matter. IN TRIBAL COURT Michael T. Swallow, Presiding the SWOCSE Clerk will provided that a hearing will It is hereby Ordered that Notice Dated this 27th day of July, 2017 LAKE TRAVERSE Judge provide you with a copy of held at the Tribal Admin by Publication is hereby BY THE ORDER OF THE RESERVATION ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, the Complaint describing the Building in Tribal Court, provided for a Complaint to COURT: STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SWOCSE Clerk of Court matter. Agency Village, South Establish Child Support and /S/ CASE NO. CS: 03-253 32-3tc Dated this 29th day of June, Dakota, on the 1st day of Notice of Hearing is hereby Michael T. Swallow, Presiding SWOCSE/ Rhiannon Redday, 2017 September, 2017 at the hour provided that a hearing will Judge PLAINTIFF SISSETON-WAHPETON BY THE ORDER OF THE of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon held at the Tribal Admin ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, VS. OYATE COURT: thereafter as possible. Building in Tribal Court, SWOCSE Clerk of Court JOSHUA DUMARCE, IN TRIBAL COURT /S/ You are required to be at the Agency Village, South 32-3tc DEFENDANT LAKE TRAVERSE Michael T. Swallow, Presiding hearing. Upon request, the Dakota, on the 31st day of ORDER OF PUBLICATION & RESERVATION Judge SWOCSE Clerk will provide August, 2017 at the hour of SISSETON-WAHPETON NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, you with a copy of the Motion 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon OYATE It is hereby Ordered that Notice CASE NO. I: 16-071 SWOCSE Clerk of Court describing the matter. thereafter as possible. IN TRIBAL COURT by Publication is hereby SWOCSE/ Margret Roy, 32-3tc Dated this 29th day of June, You are required to be at the provided for a Motion to Show PLAINTIFF 2017 hearing. Upon request, Cause for Failure to Pay VS. SISSETON-WAHPETON BY THE ORDER OF THE the SWOCSE Clerk will Legal notices Child Support and Notice of SHAWNDA BERNARD, OYATE COURT: provide you with a copy of Continued on Page 16 Hearing is hereby provided DEFENDANT IN TRIBAL COURT /S/ that a hearing will held at ORDER OF PUBLICATION & LAKE TRAVERSE Michael T. Swallow, Presiding the Tribal Admin Building in NOTICE OF HEARING RESERVATION Judge Notice Tribal Court, Agency Village, It is hereby Ordered that Notice STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, RFP for Garbage Collection - 2017 South Dakota, on the 30th by Publication is hereby CASE NO. CS: 16-102 SWOCSE Clerk of Court day of August, 2017 at the provided for a Motion to Show SWOCSE/ LaVonne Renville, 32-3tc The Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority is accepting hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as Cause for Failure to Pay PLAINTIFF Request for Proposals for the garbage collection soon thereafter as possible. Child Support and Notice of VS. SISSETON-WAHPETON services of the Sisseton Wahpeton Housing You are required to be at the Hearing is hereby provided OWINTINO HORNE, OYATE Authority’s Housing Sites. The proposals shall hearing. If you fail to appear that a hearing will held at DEFENDANT IN TRIBAL COURT address garbage collection services for 485 low rent a Warrant will be issued and the Tribal Admin Building in ORDER OF PUBLICATION & LAKE TRAVERSE units at least once per week, starting September 01, Bond set at the amount of the Tribal Court, Agency Village, NOTICE OF HEARING RESERVATION 2017 through June 30, 2018. arrears. Upon request, the South Dakota, on the 31st day It is hereby Ordered that Notice STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA 1. The Sisseton Wahpeton Housing Authority’s service SWOCSE Clerk will provide of August, 2017 at the hour by Publication is hereby CASE NO. CS: 08-066 areas are the counties of Roberts, Marshall and Day, you with a copy of the Motion of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon provided for a Motion to Show SWOCSE/ Monica Littlebird, which also includes the cities and communities of describing the matter. thereafter as possible. Cause for Failure to Pay PLAINTIFF Dated this 27th day of June, You are required to be at the Child Support and Notice of VS. Summit, Waubay, Enemy Swim, Enemy Swim Elderly, 2017 hearing. If you fail to appear Hearing is hereby provided MATTHEW GILL, DEFENDANT Veblen, Veblen Flats, Old Agency, Old Agency Elderly, BY THE ORDER OF THE a Warrant will be issued and that a hearing will held at ORDER OF PUBLICATION & Crawfordsville, Crawfordsville Elderly, Peever, COURT: Bond set at the amount of the the Tribal Admin Building in NOTICE OF HEARING Peever Flats, Big Coulee, Long Hollow, Long Hollow /S/ arrears. Upon request, the Tribal Court, Agency Village, It is hereby Ordered that Notice II, Lake Traverse, Red Iron, Red Iron Elderly, Rehab Michael T. Swallow, Presiding SWOCSE Clerk will provide South Dakota, on the 1st day by Publication is hereby Village, Rehab Duplexes, Buddy Nelson Apartments Judge you with a copy of the Motion of September, 2017 at the provided for a Motion to Show (2-6 plex’s), Barker Hill, I.H.S. units, and SWHA ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, describing the matter. hour of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as Cause for Failure to Pay administration building’s dumpster. SWOCSE Clerk of Court Dated this 28th day of June, soon thereafter as possible. Child Support and Notice of 2. This RFP will does not include Sisseton or New 32-3tc 2017 You are required to be at the Hearing is hereby provided Effington housing sites. BY THE ORDER OF THE hearing. If you fail to appear that a hearing will held at SISSETON-WAHPETON COURT: a Warrant will be issued and the Tribal Admin Building in 3. During the contract year additional housing sites OYATE /S/ Bond set at the amount of the Tribal Court, Agency Village, may be added, this will be dealt with by contract IN TRIBAL COURT Michael T. Swallow, Presiding arrears. Upon request, the South Dakota, on the 31st day modification. LAKE TRAVERSE Judge SWOCSE Clerk will provide of August, 2017 at the hour 4. The Proposal shall be submitted for a one (1) RESERVATION ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, you with a copy of the Motion of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon year term. The successful respondent shall have STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SWOCSE Clerk of Court describing the matter. thereafter as possible. an option to renew the contract for an additional CASE NO. I: 14-009 32-3tc Dated this 29th day of June, You are required to be at the year, contingent upon successful completion of SWOCSE/ Sheila Lufkins, 2017 hearing. If you fail to appear the contract, not to exceed one year, July 01, 2018 PLAINTIFF SISSETON-WAHPETON BY THE ORDER OF THE a Warrant will be issued and through June 30, 2019. VS. OYATE COURT: Bond set at the amount of the 5. If the respondent’s intention is to utilize roll-offs or OLIVER JACK, Sr., IN TRIBAL COURT /S/ arrears. Upon request, the DEFENDANT LAKE TRAVERSE Michael T. Swallow, Presiding SWOCSE Clerk will provide dumpsters in lieu of curbside pickup or a combination ORDER OF PUBLICATION & RESERVATION Judge you with a copy of the Motion of both, the proposal should specify and identify NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, describing the matter. the locations and procedures. Various sites have It is hereby Ordered that Notice CASE NO. I: 13-103 SWOCSE Clerk of Court Dated this 29th day of June, dumpsters plus single unit services. Please call by Publication is hereby SWOCSE/ Joanne Rockwood, 32-3tc 2017 the Maintenance Department at (605-698-3901) for provided for a Motion to Show PLAINTIFF BY THE ORDER OF THE details. Cause for Failure to Pay VS. SISSETON-WAHPETON COURT: 6. We will accept proposals at the Sisseton Wahpeton Child Support and Notice of ROSANNA HEER, OYATE /S/ Housing Authority’s Administration Building located Hearing is hereby provided DEFENDANT IN TRIBAL COURT Michael T. Swallow, Presiding at 605 Lydia Goodsell Street, Sisseton, SD, 57262 until that a hearing will held at ORDER OF PUBLICATION & LAKE TRAVERSE Judge 12:00 P.M. noon, C.S.T., August 11, 2017. Proposals the Tribal Admin Building in NOTICE OF HEARING RESERVATION ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, Tribal Court, Agency Village, It is hereby Ordered that Notice STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SWOCSE Clerk of Court submitted after the specified date will be deemed South Dakota, on the 30th by Publication is hereby CASE NO. CS: 02-191 32-3tc non-responsive and returned to the respondent. day of August, 2017 at the provided for a Motion to Show SWOCSE/ Stephanie Williams, Electronic submittals, i.e. FAX or e-mails will not be hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as Cause for Failure to Pay PLAINTIFF SISSETON-WAHPETON accepted. soon thereafter as possible. Child Support and Notice of VS. OYATE 7. Please provide and attach a copy of liability You are required to be at the Hearing is hereby provided NICOLAUS JOHNSON, IN TRIBAL COURT insurance, Workman’s Compensation insurance, hearing. If you fail to appear that a hearing will held at DEFENDANT LAKE TRAVERSE Tribal business license and Indian Preference if a Warrant will be issued and the Tribal Admin Building in ORDER OF PUBLICATION & RESERVATION applicable. If you require additional information Bond set at the amount of the Tribal Court, Agency Village, NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA please call the SWHA Administration office at 605- arrears. Upon request, the South Dakota, on the 31st day It is hereby Ordered that Notice CASE NO. CS: 17-125 698-3901. SWOCSE Clerk will provide of August, 2017 at the hour by Publication is hereby SWOCSE/ Sophia Bissonette, you with a copy of the Motion of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon provided for a Motion to Show PLAINTIFF J.C. Crawford, Executive Director. 32-1tc describing the matter. thereafter as possible. Cause for Failure to Pay VS.

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, August 9, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 15 Rondell Jr. (3); Justin Chanku (2); Arnold Account. Legal notices Michael T. Swallow, Presiding ORDER OF PUBLICATION & Bond set at the amount of the Judge NOTICE OF HEARING arrears. Upon request, the White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 19: 12 For: Continued from Page 15 ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, It is hereby Ordered that Notice SWOCSE Clerk will provide Secretary (1). 2 Opposed: Francis Crawford (2). Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); SWOCSE Clerk of Court by Publication is hereby you with a copy of the Motion 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Francis Crawford (2); Justin Chanku (2); Arnold LAKE TRAVERSE Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal 32-3tc provided for a Complaint to describing the matter. RESERVATION Secretary (1). 3 Opposed: Lois Owens (3). 0 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Establish Paternity & Child Dated this 28th day of July, 2017 MOTION NO. 12: made by Justin Chanku, Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: CASE NO. CS: 12-017 SISSETON-WAHPETON Support and Notice of Hearing BY THE ORDER OF THE second by Arnold White Jr., question by Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. SWOCSE/ Aubrey Carlson, OYATE is hereby provided that a COURT: Winfield Rondell Jr., to approve the revisions PLAINTIFF IN TRIBAL COURT hearing will held at the Tribal /S/ to the SWO Homebuyers Program Policy, as MOTION NO. 20: made by Francis Crawford, VS. LAKE TRAVERSE Admin Building in Tribal Michael T. Swallow, Presiding presented by Manager Dustin Kirk. second by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Arnold WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 12: 15 For: White Jr., to approve the Tribal Chairman MITCHELL MASKEWIT, RESERVATION Court, Agency Village, South Judge Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield report, as presented by Tribal Chairman David DEFENDANT STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Dakota, on the 1st day of ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, CASE NO. CS: 17-056 September, 2017 at the hour SWOCSE Clerk of Court Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Flute. ORDER OF PUBLICATION & Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 20: 15 For: SWOCSE/ Laura Small, of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon 32-3tc NOTICE OF HEARING Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield It is hereby Ordered that Notice PLAINTIFF thereafter as possible. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin by Publication is hereby VS. You are required to be at the SISSETON-WAHPETON Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- provided for a Motion to Show JERWYN RODLUND, hearing. Upon request, OYATE Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Cause for Failure to Pay DEFENDANT the SWOCSE Clerk will IN TRIBAL COURT MOTION NO. 13: made by Lois Owens, second 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Child Support and Notice of ORDER OF PUBLICATION & provide you with a copy of LAKE TRAVERSE by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Arnold White Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Jr., to authorize the purchase of hard cover Hearing is hereby provided NOTICE OF HEARING the Complaint describing the RESERVATION and paperback Ehanna Woyakapi books, and MOTION NO. 21: made by Winfield Rondell that a hearing will held at It is hereby Ordered that Notice matter. STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA by Publication is hereby Dated this 28th day of July, 2017 CASE NO. I: 08-137 commemorative magazines for the 150th Jr., second by Lois Owens, question by Arnold the Tribal Admin Building in Annual SWO Wacipi, in the amount not to White Jr., to approve the Enhancement Plan provided for a Complaint to BY THE ORDER OF THE SWOCSE/ Angeline Spider, Tribal Court, Agency Village, exceed $24,000.00, with the Reserve account Renewal Purchase Agreement, with Summit South Dakota, on the 31st day Establish Paternity & Child COURT: PLAINTIFF as the funding source, and to use the proceeds Group Software, in the amount of $16,238.40, of August, 2017 at the hour Support and Notice of Hearing /S/ VS. from the sale of these publications to establish for the maintenance and support of the Tribal of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon is hereby provided that a Michael T. Swallow, Presiding JEREMIAH GREY, a budget to begin working on a Ehanna finance and payroll software, with the Finance thereafter as possible. hearing will held at the Tribal Judge DEFENDANT Woyakapi Volume II. budget as the funding source, and to authorize You are required to be at the Admin Building in Tribal ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, ORDER OF PUBLICATION & WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 13: 15 For: Tribal Chairman David Flute to execute the Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Agreement, as presented by Tribal Vice- hearing. If you fail to appear Court, Agency Village, South SWOCSE Clerk of Court NOTICE OF HEARING Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr. a Warrant will be issued and Dakota, on the 1st day of 32-3tc It is hereby Ordered that Notice September, 2017 at the hour by Publication is hereby Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 21: 15 For: Bond set at the amount of the Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon SISSETON-WAHPETON provided for a Motion to Show arrears. Upon request, the 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin SWOCSE Clerk will provide thereafter as possible. OYATE Cause for Failure to Pay Child Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- you with a copy of the Motion You are required to be at the IN TRIBAL COURT Support and Notice of Hearing Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. describing the matter. hearing. Upon request, LAKE TRAVERSE is hereby provided that a MOTION NO. 14: made by Alvah Quinn 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Dated this 27th day of July, 2017 the SWOCSE Clerk will RESERVATION hearing will held at the Tribal Sr., second by Justin Chanku, question by Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. BY THE ORDER OF THE provide you with a copy of STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Admin Building in Tribal Francis Crawford, in resolution form, and in accordance with the SWO Constitution & By- MOTION NO. 22: made by Justin Chanku, COURT: the Complaint describing the CASE NO. CS: 06-252 Court, Agency Village, South Laws, Article XI - Amendments, Section 1, “It second by Arnold White, question by Winfield /S/ matter. SWOCSE/ Lavonne Spider, Dakota, on the 1st day of Dated this 28th day of July, 2017 PLAINTIFF September, 2017 at the hour shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Indian Rondell Jr., to authorize the payment to Red Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Affairs to call an election on any proposed Plains Professional, Inc., in the amount of BY THE ORDER OF THE VS. of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon Judge Amendment at the request of a majority of the $9,415.00, for design services for the Elderly ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, COURT: JERILYN SPIDER, thereafter as possible. Council…”, to call upon the Commissioner of Village project, with the Reserve budget as the SWOCSE Clerk of Court /S/ DEFENDANT You are required to be at the Indian Affairs to call for, conduct, and finance funding source, as presented by Tribal Vice- 32-3tc Michael T. Swallow, Presiding ORDER OF PUBLICATION & hearing. If you fail to appear an election for the sole purpose of changing Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr. Judge NOTICE OF HEARING a Warrant will be issued and the name of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 22: 15 For: SISSETON-WAHPETON ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, It is hereby Ordered that Notice Bond set at the amount of the of the Lake Traverse Reservation back to the Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe, as requested by Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin OYATE SWOCSE Clerk of Court by Publication is hereby arrears. Upon request, the a majority of the Tribal Council, as presented Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- IN TRIBAL COURT 32-3tc provided for a Motion to Show SWOCSE Clerk will provide Cause for Failure to Pay Child you with a copy of the Motion by Tribal Chairman David Flute. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. LAKE TRAVERSE WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 14: 15 For: 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: SISSETON-WAHPETON Support and Notice of Hearing describing the matter. RESERVATION Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA OYATE is hereby provided that a Dated this 28th day of July, 2017 Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin CASE NO. CS: 14-138 IN TRIBAL COURT hearing will held at the Tribal BY THE ORDER OF THE Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- MOTION NO. 23: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., SWOCSE/ Alex Montreal, LAKE TRAVERSE Admin Building in Tribal COURT: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. second by Crystal Heminger, question by Floyd PLAINTIFF RESERVATION Court, Agency Village, South /S/ 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Kirk Jr., to authorize Dakota Nation Gaming VS. STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Dakota, on the 1st day of Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Resolution Enterprise (DNGE) to utilize RSM to conduct a No. SWO-17-040 Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Title 31 audit of DNGE, JEREMY STORM, DEFENDANT CASE NO. CS: 16-066 September, 2017 at the hour Judge as presented by Interim CEO Michael Schrader ORDER OF PUBLICATION & SWOCSE/ Delano Grant, of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, PLAINTIFF thereafter as possible. SWOCSE Clerk of Court MOTION NO. 15: made by Justin Chanku, and CFO Weston Quinn. NOTICE OF HEARING second by Lois Owens, question by Alvah WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 23: 15 For: VS. You are required to be at the 32-3tc It is hereby Ordered that Notice Quinn Sr., to reallocate one (1) month of the Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield by Publication is hereby WAMBDI SEABOY, hearing. If you fail to appear SW Housing Authority’s monthly funding to Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin provided for a Motion to Show DEFENDANT a Warrant will be issued and the SWO Department of Transportation, to Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Cause for Failure to Pay repair the hazardous landscaping issues at the Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Child Support and Notice of new Long Hollow Housing site, and to have 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Hearing is hereby provided Transportation Coordinator Cliff Eberhardt Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. provide expenditure reports for these funds, that a hearing will held at with any excess funds to be allocated back MOTION NO. 24: made by Justin Chanku, the Tribal Admin Building in to the SW Housing Authority, and that Tribal second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Tribal Court, Agency Village, Roads will only be paid for the fuel used, and Alvah Quinn Sr., to approve the Request for South Dakota, on the 31st day SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 7: 15 For: Lois for any equipment breakdowns that occur Proposals (RFP) for Merchant Credit Card of August, 2017 at the hour Thursday, June 1, 2017, 1:24 PM TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell while working on this project. (As amended via Services for Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers David Flute, Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Chanku (2); Motion No. 84, of 6/7/17) (DNGE), pending legal review, as presented by thereafter as possible. Jr., and Tribal Secretary Crystal Heminger Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 15: 13 For: Interim CEO Michael Schrader and CFO Weston TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. You are required to be at the Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Quinn. BUFFALO LAKE: Arnold White Jr. CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman David 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal hearing. If you fail to appear Rondell Jr. (3); Justin Chanku (2); Arnold WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 24: 15 For: HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. Flute called the meeting to order at 9:04 AM Chairman. MOTION PASSED. White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield a Warrant will be issued and LONG HOLLOW: Justin Chanku with three (3) Executives and four (4) Council Secretary (1). 2 Opposed: Francis Crawford Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Bond set at the amount of the OLD AGENCY: Edmund Johnson Jr. members from seven (7) Districts answering MOTION NO. 8: made by Francis Crawford, (2). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- arrears. Upon request, the Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Lake Traverse second by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Arnold Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. (As Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. SWOCSE Clerk will provide TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: District said by Long Hollow Tribal Council White Jr., to approve the Special Tribal Council amended via Motion No. 84, of 6/7/17) 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: you with a copy of the Motion BIG COULEE: Alvah Quinn Sr. Member Justin Chanku. Meeting Minutes of Thursday, May 18, 2017. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. describing the matter. ENEMY SWIM: Lois Owens WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 8: 13 For: Lois MOTION NO. 16: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., Dated this 27th day of July, 2017 LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford MOTION NO. 3: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell second by Justin Chanku, question by Lois MOTION NO. 25: made by Justin Chanku, second by Justin Chanku, question by Arnold Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. BY THE ORDER OF THE Owens, to approve the Contract for Services second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman White Jr., to approve the Agenda of the Day for (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary COURT: with LeeAnn TallBear, to complete and submit Floyd Kirk Jr., to approve the Settlement David Flute, Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk June 6, 2017 Tribal Council Meeting. (1). 2 Opposed: Justin Chanku (2). 0 Abstained. a grant application for the COPS Hiring Agreement with Aristocrat Technologies, /S/ Jr., and Tribal Secretary Crystal Heminger WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 3: 13 For: Lois 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Program, and to authorize the Tribal Chairman Inc., and to authorize DNGE Interim CEO Michael T. Swallow, Presiding Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell Chairman. MOTION PASSED. to execute the Contract, as presented by Tribal Michael Schrader to execute the Agreement, Judge CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman David Jr. (3); Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Chairman David Flute. as presented by Interim CEO Michael Schrader ATTEST: Melinda Carlson, Flute called the meeting to order at 1:24 PM Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). MOTION NO. 9: made by Francis Crawford, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 16: 15 For: and CFO Weston Quinn. SWOCSE Clerk of Court with three (3) Executives and four (4) Council 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 second by Arnold White Jr., question by Alvah Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 25: 13 For: 32-3tc members from seven (7) Districts answering Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Quinn Sr., to approve the Regular Tribal Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Lake Traverse Council Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, May Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Rondell Jr. (3); Justin Chanku (2); Arnold District said by Tribal Chairman David Flute. MOTION NO. 4: made by Justin Chanku, second 31, 2017. SISSETON-WAHPETON Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal by Lois Owens, question by Arnold White Jr., WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 9: 15 For: Lois OYATE 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Secretary (1). 2 Opposed: Francis Crawford (2). MOTION NO. 1: made by Justin Chanku, second to approve the Regular Tribal Council Meeting Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: IN TRIBAL COURT by Edmund Johnson Jr., question by Arnold Minutes of Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Chanku (2); Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. LAKE TRAVERSE White Jr., to authorize the payment of the WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 4: 13 For: Lois Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); MOTION NO. 17: made by Lois Owens, second RESERVATION invoice from Associated Wholesale Grocers, Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. by Floyd Kirk Jr., question by Crystal Heminger, MOTION NO. 26: made by Francis Crawford, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA Inc. (AWG), in the amount of $800,000.00, for Jr. (3); Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal to approve the Contract for Services with second by Justin Chanku, question by Floyd CASE NO. CS: 16-004 equipment for the Dakota Crossing Grocery Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Chairman. MOTION PASSED. LeeAnn TallBear, to complete and submit a Kirk Jr., to approve the revised Job Descriptions SWOCSE/ Larose Kampeska, Store, with the Grocery Store Loan as the 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Homeland Security grant application, and to for the Dakota Connection Casino General PLAINTIFF funding source, as presented by DNDC CEO Josh Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 10: made by Lois Owens, second authorize the Tribal Chairman to execute the Manager and the Dakota Sioux Casino General Flute. by Francis Crawford, question by Justin VS. Contract, as presented by Tribal Chairman Manager, and to begin advertising for these WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 1: 10 For: MOTION NO. 5: made by Arnold White Jr., Chanku, to approve Executive Resolution CLAUDE KAMPESKA, Jr. David Flute. positions, as requested by DNGE Interim CEO Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Winfield second by Lois Owens, question by Floyd Kirk No. 17-04, “FY 2017 Indian Community WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 17: 15 For: Michael Schrader. DEFENDANT Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Tribal Jr., to approve the Regular Tribal Council Development Block Grant Application Enemy Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 26: 4 For: ORDER OF PUBLICATION & Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Meeting Minutes of Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Swim Day Care Facility - New Construction”. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Francis Crawford (2); Justin Chanku (2). 11 NOTICE OF HEARING Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 5: 13 For: Lois WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 10: 15 For: Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Opposed: Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); It is hereby Ordered that Notice Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); by Publication is hereby Jr. (3); Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). provided for a Motion to MOTION NO. 2: made by Justin Chanku, second Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Review Child Support and by Edmund Johnson Jr., to adjourn. 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Tribal Chairman. MOTION DEFEATED. MEETING ADJOURNED 1:28PM. Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Notice of Hearing is hereby MOTION NO. 18: made by Floyd Kirk Jr., second Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Executive provided that a hearing will by Crystal Heminger, question by Alvah Quinn MOTION NO. 27: made by Francis Crawford, Recording Secretary Note: Lake Traverse Tribal Council Resolution No. 17-04 Sr., to donate the excess passenger van to the second by Justin Chanku, question by held at the Tribal Admin Member Francis Crawford now present at First Baptist Church, as requested by Milton Winfield Rondell Jr., to allocate an additional Building in Tribal Court, Approved: July 6, 2017, Motion No. 2 (vb, meeting. MOTION NO. 11: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., Owen, and as presented by Tribal Chairman $32,975.00 to the Reservation Election Board Agency Village, South recording secretary) second by Lois Owens, question by Arnold David Flute. (REB) budget, for the expenses of the May 2017 Dakota, on the 1st day of MOTION NO. 6: made by Floyd Kirk Jr., second White Jr., to rescind Tribal Council Motion No. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 18: 15 For: Special Election, with the Reserve account as September, 2017 at the hour REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING by Arnold White Jr., question by Justin Chanku, 46, of 4/8/15, “to transfer the titles/deeds of Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield the funding source, as presented by Budget of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 9:00 AM to approve the Special Tribal Council Meeting the seven (7) Tribally owned houses, which Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Supervisor Lexie Fancher. thereafter as possible. TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers Minutes of Monday, May 15, 2017. are currently managed by the Sisseton- Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 27: 15 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 6: 13 For: Lois Wahpeton Housing Authority (SWHA), over You are required to be at the Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell to the SWHA, and to authorize the SWHA hearing. Upon request, 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin BIG COULEE: Alvah Quinn Sr. (9:07) Jr. (3); Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); to obtain appraisals on the houses, for the Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- the SWOCSE Clerk will BUFFALO LAKE: Arnold White Jr. Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). purpose of selling the houses to SWO Tribal Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. provide you with a copy of ENEMY SWIM: Lois Owens 0 Opposed. 2 Abstained: Francis Crawford Members, and to authorize the SWHA to keep MOTION NO. 19: made by Francis Crawford, 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: the Complaint describing the HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. (2). 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal the proceeds from the sale of these houses for second by Justin Chanku, question by Winfield Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. matter. LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford (9:21) Chairman. MOTION PASSED. future housing developments”, and to transfer Rondell Jr., that if the Indian Community Dated this 28th day of July, 2017 LONG HOLLOW: Justin Chanku the administration and management of all Development Block Grant (ICDBG) funds are not MOTION NO. 28: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., BY THE ORDER OF THE MOTION NO. 7: made by Justin Chanku, second Tribally owned houses under the supervision awarded to the Enemy Swim Day School, then second by Arnold White Jr., question by Crystal COURT: TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Lois Owens, of the Homebuyers Program. the matching funds that were set aside for Heminger, to approve the Promotional Items OLD AGENCY: Edmund Johnson Jr. to approve the Special Tribal Council Meeting WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 11: 13 For: /S/ that project, will be reallocated to the Burial Income budget, in the amount of $19,487.00, as (travel) Minutes of Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Page 16 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - August 9, 2017 presented by Budget Supervisor Lexie Fancher. Members on the Lake Traverse Reservation”, as Old Agency District Minutes for meeting held Lena LaBelle, Bailee Ladwig, Ayla Meng, Skyler Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 28: 15 For: presented by Director Julie Watts. May 15, 2017: Returns, Kash Renville, and Jace LaFromboise- PASSED. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 38: 15 For: 1. Hire a lawyer outside of SWO area Robertson. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield to develop a meth code for SWO. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 48: 15 For: MOTION NO. 56: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin 2. Accept Youth Membership: Autumn Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield second by Lois Owens, question by Floyd Kirk 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Bremner, Danielle Krontz, Destiny Krontz, and Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Jr., to approve the BIA Route 15 South Paving Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Mary Springer. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Project budget, in the amount of $1,379,312.89, Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: 3. Accept Adult Membership: Jamee Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. and to authorize Tribal Chairman David MOTION NO. 65: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Resolution Bird, Leanna Bird, Teashah Demery, Darius 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Flute to sign the budget, as presented by second by Arnold White Jr., question by Floyd MOTION NO. 29: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., No. SWO-17-041 Frenier, Kaelynn Pratt, Justin Redday Jr., Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Transportation Coordinator Cliff Eberhardt. Kirk Jr., to approve the Head Start & Early Head second by Arnold White Jr., question by Angel Rice, Lorelei Trevino-Barse, and Kaylas WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 56: 13 For: Start report, as presented by Head Start Office Winfield Rondell Jr., to approve the Tribal Vice- MOTION NO. 39: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., Turbiville. Note: Big Coulee District did not have a Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Manager Sherry Johnson. Chairman report, as presented by Tribal Vice- second by Francis Crawford, question by WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 45: 15 For: District meeting in May 2017. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 65: 15 For: Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr. Justin Chanku, to approve the draft resolution, Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 29: 15 For: “Ottertail Power Company Right-of-Way”, as Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Note: Lake Traverse District did not have Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield presented by Acting Realty Manager Carol Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- a District meeting in May 2017. From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Jordan. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. MOTION PASSED. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 39: 14 For: 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: MOTION NO. 49: made by Francis Crawford, 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. second by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Justin MOTION NO. 57: made by Justin Chanku, Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Chanku, to approve the District Chairman’s second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- MOTION NO. 46: made by Lois Owens, second Association (DCA) report, as presented by DCA Lois Owens, to authorize the payment to MOTION NO. 66: made by Francis Crawford, Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent by Arnold White Jr., question by Alvah Quinn Members; Karen White, Robin Quinn, Bridgette Tiospa Zina Tribal School, in the amount of second by Justin Chanku, question by Arnold MOTION NO. 30: made by Floyd Kirk Jr., second From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Sr., to acknowledge the receipt of the Enemy Neilan, Louis Johnson, Darwin James, Jacky $29,385.00, for Professional Development White Jr., to approve the Contracts with by Arnold White Jr., question by Winfield Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Resolution Swim District Minutes for the meeting held White, and Sherilyn Marks. Services, with the Wiyukcan Ka Ecunpi Midwest All Pro Wrestling, in the total amount Rondell Jr., to approve the Tribal Secretary No. SWO-17-042 May 25, 2017. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 49: 15 For: grant as the funding source, as presented by of $14,050.00, with the Youth budget as report, as presented by Tribal Secretary Crystal Enemy Swim District Minutes for meeting held Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Education Director Dr. Sherry Johnson. the funding source, and to authorize Tribal Heminger. MOTION NO. 40: made by Francis Crawford, May 25, 2017: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 57: 13 For: Chairman David Flute to execute the contracts, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 30: 15 For: second by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Justin 1. Accept District Chairman’s verbal Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield pending legal review, as presented by Youth Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Chanku, to amend Motion No. 56, of 2/8/17, “in resignation. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold Coordinator Derrick McCaulley. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin accordance with the SWO Constitution, Article 2. Accept New Membership: Roxanne 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 66: 15 For: Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- VII, Section 1(b) and (d), to convey the 7.5 acres Johnson, Blaine Liebnow, Brianna Songer, Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. of land, located within the forty (40) acre tract Nikkita Songer, Wesley Firecloud, Megan MOTION NO. 50: made by Crystal Heminger, From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: where the Kenneth Adams house is located, Iyarpeya, and Ryan Rencountre. second by Lois Owens, to adjourn. MOTION PASSED. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. to Kenneth Adams, and to reimburse him for 3. Approach the Tribal Chairman, MEETING ADJOURNED 3:23PM. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. any rent that has been improperly collected recommend the Tribal IT Dept. come to the Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, Note: Big Coulee Tribal Council Member 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: MOTION NO. 31: made by Francis Crawford, on this property, with the Realty Office District. Recording Secretary Alvah Quinn Sr. now present at meeting. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. second by Justin Chanku, question by Winfield budget as the funding source, as presented by 4. Our Council Rep look into the Rondell Jr., to have the Tribal Vice-Chairman Tribal Chairman David Flute” to now read, medical model the four (4) Dakota Tribes in REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING MOTION NO. 58: made by Justin Chanku, MOTION NO. 67: made by Lois Owens, second look for a funding source to purchase seventy “in accordance with the SWO Constitution, Minnesota are utilizing. Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 9:00 AM second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Winfield (70) air conditioners for Elderly Tribal Article VII, Section 1(b) and (d), to convey the 5. Check on titles with Russell TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers Arnold White Jr., to authorize the payment to Rondell Jr., to authorize the payment to Johnny Members, which will be dispersed at ten (10) 7.5 acres of land, located within the forty (40) Hawkins on the modular and house. Tiospa Zina Tribal School, in the amount of German, for construction site services provided per District. acre tract where the Kenneth Adams house is 6. Allow the inmates to vote absentee. TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: $18,000.00, for Positive Behavior Intervention for the Veterans Cemetery Project, with the WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 31: 15 For: located, to Kenneth Adams, and to authorize 7. Sell beer, wine, and liquor at the BIG COULEE: Alvah Quinn Sr. (9:25) and Supports, with the Wiyukcan Ka Ecunpi matching funds for this project as the funding Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield reimbursement to Amber Adams in lieu of Life Tribal Grocery Store. BUFFALO LAKE: Arnold White Jr. grant as the funding source, as presented by source, pending legal review, as presented by Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Estate purchase in Tract 478, the Tribe as a 8. Keep the Realty Department under ENEMY SWIM: Lois Owens Education Director Dr. Sherry Johnson. the United Veterans Association. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- remainderman in the future will get this life the Vice-Chairman. HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 58: 15 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 67: 15 For: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. estate interest, with the Realty Office budget WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 46: 15 For: LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford (9:11) Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: as the funding source, as presented by Tribal Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield LONG HOLLOW: Justin Chanku Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Chairman David Flute”, as presented by Acting Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Realty Manager Carol Jordan. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. MOTION NO. 32: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 40: 14 For: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. OLD AGENCY: Edmund Johnson Jr. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: second by Francis Crawford, question by Floyd Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: (travel) Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Kirk Jr., to approve the Elderly Advisory Board Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. report, as presented by Mike Greeley, Zelma Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman MOTION NO. 59: made by Winfield Rondell MOTION NO. 68: made by Justin Chanku, Flute, Marcella Haug, Martha Renville, Cynthia Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent MOTION NO. 47: made by Justin Chanku, David Flute, Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr., second by Lois Owens, question by Alvah second by Arnold White Jr., question by Floyd Starr, and Barbara Mail. From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: second by Lois Owens, question by Alvah Jr., and Tribal Secretary Crystal Heminger Quinn Sr., to authorize the Education Office Kirk Jr., to approve the Consultant Agreement WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 32: 15 For: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Quinn Sr., to acknowledge the receipt of the to allocate $5,000.00 to the College/Career with Heritage Consultation Services, to provide Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Long Hollow District Minutes for the meeting CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman David Specialist Budget, for the SWO Tribal Member a web based content management portal, Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin MOTION NO. 41: made by Francis Crawford, held May 25, 2017. Flute called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM students that will be traveling to Washington and to authorize Tribal Chairman David Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- second by Lois Owens, question by Alvah Long Hollow District Minutes for meeting held with three (3) Executives and four (4) Council DC with the Sisseton High School, with the Flute to execute the Agreement, pending legal Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Quinn Sr., to authorize SW Law Enforcement May 25, 2017: members from seven (7) Districts answering Wiyukcan Ka Ecunpi grant as the funding review, as presented by THPO Manager Diane 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: to purchase twelve (12) laptops, software, 1. Rescind Council Motion No. 101, to Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Lake Traverse source, as presented by Education Director Dr. Desrosiers. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. and accessories, from Dell Marketing, L.P., purchase Karen Janisch land. District said by Tribal Secretary Crystal Sherry Johnson. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 68: 15 For: in the total amount of $47,229.96, with the 2. Tribal Council not buy any more Heminger. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 59: 15 For: Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield MOTION NO. 33: made by Justin Chanku, Highway Safety Grant as the funding source, homes, until all the land that can be bought is Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin second by Arnold White Jr., question by Floyd as submitted by Captain of Police Gary purchased. MOTION NO. 51: made by Justin Chanku, Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Kirk Jr., to keep the current SWO Office of Child Gaikowski. 3. Put Tribal Realty back under the second by Lois Owens, question by Winfield Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Support Enforcement guidelines in place, until WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 41: 15 For: Chairman’s Office. Rondell Jr., to approve the Agenda of the Day Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: the next quadrennial review, as recommended Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield 4. Direct Justin Chanku to make a for the June 7, 2017 Tribal Council Meeting, 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. by OCSE Director Diana Canku. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin motion to put Wilmot in the Election Code the with additions. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 33: 10 For: Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- same as Browns Valley & Waubay. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 51: 11 For: MOTION NO. 69: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 5. Reaffirm Membership: Corey Waln, Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield MOTION NO. 60: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., second by Justin Chanku, question by Francis Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: LaJune Morgan, Inyan Ha Max, Emanuel Rondell Jr. (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- second by Justin Chanku, question by Floyd Crawford, to authorize the Tribal Historic Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 5 Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Davila, Jada Redday, Colter Quinn, Laci Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Kirk Jr., to authorize the Education Office to Preservation Office (THPO) to purchase two (2) Opposed: Lois Owens (3); Francis Crawford (2). LaFromboise, Hunter Leith, Dakota Greywind, 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: purchase a SMART Table for the Browns Valley Trimble Geo 7 Series GPS units and software, 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: MOTION NO. 42: made by Francis Crawford, Beryn Scott, Kaylene Renville, Thomasina Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Public School, in the amount of $5,000.00, with from Frontier Precision, as a sole source Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. second by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Arnold Genia, and Larry Morris. JOM budget as the funding source, as presented vendor, in the amount of $27,523.00, with the White Jr., to authorize SW Law Enforcement to 6. Approve Youth-to-Adult MOTION NO. 52: made by Winfield Rondell by Education Director Dr. Sherry Johnson. THPO TCNS account as the funding source, as MOTION NO. 34: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., purchase a transfer switch for their network Membership: Stephanie Brown, Lakota Chavez, Jr., second by Justin Chanku, question by WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 60: 15 For: presented by Manager Dianne Desrosiers. second by Justin Chanku, question by Floyd server, from CDW-G in the amount of $6,810.00, Jerad Cook, Rachel Deegan, Quinn DuMarce, Lois Owens, to approve the Contract with Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 69: 15 For: Kirk Jr., to approve the 2017 SWO Hunting with the Highway Safety Grant as the funding Tiana Gangone, Tyler Hart, Ray Lufkins, Travis KLJ Engineering, to provide engineering Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Seasons, as presented by Fish & Wildlife source, as submitted by Captain of Police Gary Marks, Jace Max, Cameron Ross Jr., Deidre Ross, and inspection services for the BIA Route 15 Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Manager Charlene Miller. Gaikowski. and Maurice Seaboy. Paving Project, in the amount of $84,442.94, Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 34: 15 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 42: 15 For: 7. Approve New Membership: and to authorize Tribal Chairman David 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Raymond Gonzales and Tyler Hart. Flute to execute the Contract, as presented by Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin 8. Approve Youth Membership: Lucian Transportation Coordinator Cliff Eberhardt. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Biddell, James Culotta, Chante DeMarrias, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 52: 11 For: MOTION NO. 61: made by Justin Chanku, Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Mahto DeMarrias, Jacob Flores Wilson, Mila Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield second by Lois Owens, question by Floyd Kirk MOTION NO. 70: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Flores Wilson, Aaliyah Gonzales, Amaya Rondell Jr. (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Jr., to authorize the budget for the Coming of second by Lois Owens, question by Justin Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Gonzales, Jay’Deant Left Hand, Tavis LaCroix, Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Age Ceremony, in the amount of $7,400.00, Chanku, to authorize the Tribal Historic LeeAnn Yellow Earrings. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: with the Wiyukcan Ka Ecunpi grant as the Preservation Office (THPO) to utilize up to MOTION NO. 35: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., MOTION NO. 43: made by Francis Crawford, 9. Approve Relinquishment: Cadence Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. funding source, as presented by Education $10,000.00 to purchase Dakota cultural and second by Floyd Kirk Jr., question by Arnold second by Justin Chanku, question by Arnold DuMarce and Amelia Simon. Director Dr. Sherry Johnson. historic items from an upcoming auction, with White Jr., to authorize the Fish & Wildlife Office White Jr., to authorize SW Law Enforcement 10. Reaffirm Membership: Julie MOTION NO. 53: made by Winfield Rondell WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 61: 15 For: the TCNS account as the funding source, as to purchase two (2) 2017 Can Am Defender to purchase a Computer Aided Dispatch Strasheim, Jennifer Strasheim, Jessica Jr., second by Lois Owens, question by Justin Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield presented by Manager Dianne Desrosiers. UTVs, from Evolution Powersports, in the total (CAD) system, from Spillman Technologies, Strasheim, and Joshua Strasheim. Chanku, to approve the Contract with Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 70: 15 For: amount of $26,221.92, with the F&W budgets Inc., in the amount of $43,031.00, with the 11. Allocate 3.1 million to SWHA for Bituminous Paving, Inc., to provide paving Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield as the funding source, as presented by F&W Homeland Security Grant as the funding the infrastructure to put up 82 more homes services for the BIA Route 15 Paving Project, in Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Manager Charlene Miller. source, as submitted by Captain of Police Gary at Barker Hill, to be paid out of the Settlement the amount of $905,863.50, and to authorize 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 35: 15 For: Gaikowski. funds. Tribal Chairman David Flute to execute the Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 43: 15 For: 12. Authorize the SWHA to request a Contract, as presented by Transportation 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield grant from Shakopee. Coordinator Cliff Eberhardt. Note: Tribal Chairman David Flute Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin 13. Rescind the motion regarding WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 53: 11 For: temporarily left the meeting. Tribal Vice- Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- spending the $5 million. Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr. now chairing the MOTION NO. 71: made by Francis Crawford, 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 14. Reprimand the Tribal Chairman Rondell Jr. (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- meeting. second by Justin Chanku, question by Lois Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: for overstepping boundaries with the Housing Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Owens, to approve the Agreement with Dakota Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Board. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: MOTION NO. 62: made by Justin Chanku, Ag-Air, Inc., to provide noxious weed spraying MOTION NO. 36: made by Lois Owens, second WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 47: 15 For: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by services, and to authorize Tribal Chairman by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Justin Chanku, MOTION NO. 44: made by Arnold White Jr., Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Arnold White Jr., to approve the Education David Flute to execute the Agreement, pending to authorize the Fish & Wildlife Office to second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin MOTION NO. 54: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., Office report, as presented by Education legal review, as presented by Fish & Wildlife dispose of their used excess steel fence posts, Alvah Quinn Sr., to acknowledge the receipt Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- second by Arnold White Jr., question by Crystal Director Dr. Sherry Johnson. Manager Charlene Miller. for sale to SWO Tribal Members for $1 each, of the Buffalo Lake District Minutes for the Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Heminger, to approve the Contract with North WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 62: 14 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 71: 15 For: with the proceeds from the sale to go back meeting held May 25, 2017. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Star Safety, Inc., to provide signage services Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield into the F&W budget, as presented by F&W Buffalo Lake District Minutes for meeting held Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. for the BIA Route 15 Paving Project, in the Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Manager Charlene Miller. May 25, 2017: amount of $15,458.20, and to authorize Tribal Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 36: 15 For: 1. Approve the request to obtain the MOTION NO. 48: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., Chairman David Flute to execute the Contract, Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Section 7 funds for The Buffalo Lanes and to second by Justin Chanku, question by Alvah as presented by Transportation Coordinator From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Vice-Chairman. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin approve of a loan at Peoples State Bank from Quinn Sr., to acknowledge the receipt of the Cliff Eberhardt. MOTION PASSED. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- those funds for The Buffalo Lanes. Heipa District Minutes for the meeting held WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 54: 11 For: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 2. Approve New Membership: Shannon May 21, 2017. Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Note: Tribal Chairman David Flute MOTION NO. 72: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Blackwolf, Mikala Brant, John Garrity, Jack Heipa District Minutes for meeting held May Rondell Jr. (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- returned to chair the meeting. second by Arnold White Jr., question by Crystal Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Kornovich, Barbara MacKenzie, Pamela Morse, 21, 2017: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Heminger, to authorize the CHR Program to Lindsay Mousseaux, Raymond Nevel, and 1. Appoint Personnel Committee 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: MOTION NO. 63: made by Lois Owens, second purchase two (2) Chevrolet Equinoxes, from MOTION NO. 37: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., Jayleen White. Member: Helena LaBatte. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Arnold White Steven Lust Automotive, in the amount of second by Floyd Kirk Jr., question by Francis 3. Seat Police Commission Member: 2. Retrocede the Tribal detention Jr., to approve the May 2017 CACFP Food report, $53,770.00, with the CHR budget as the funding Crawford, to approve the Fish & Wildlife Office Sherry Johnson. services to the BIA. Note: Lake Traverse Tribal Council as presented by Head Start Office Manager source, as presented CHR Employee Bridgette report, as presented by Manager Charlene 4. Seat Tiospa Zina Tribal School Board 3. Amend the Land Use Policy to Member Francis Crawford now present at Sherry LaFromboise. Neilan. Miller. Member: Lacyjay RedWing. allow Tribal Members to have cooperation meeting. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 63: 15 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 72: 15 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 37: 15 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 44: 15 For: agreements for the benefit of both parties. Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield 4. Support the Tribal Constitution MOTION NO. 55: made by Winfield Rondell Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Committee’s request to have the Ex-officio Jr., second by Floyd Kirk Jr., question by Lois Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- of the Committee be the Board Chair and if Owens, to approve the TTP Maintenance Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. needed, revise their policies. Project budget, in the amount of $50,000.00, 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: 5. Approve Adult Membership: John and to authorize Tribal Chairman David Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Mauricio, Michelle Lopez (Robertson), Rose Flute to sign the budget, as presented by Fuentes, and LeeAnn Eastman. Transportation Coordinator Cliff Eberhardt. MOTION NO. 64: made by Lois Owens, second MOTION NO. 73: made by Lois Owens, second MOTION NO. 38: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION NO. 45: made by Floyd Kirk Jr., second 6. Approve Youth Membership: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 55: 11 For: by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Arnold White by Arnold White Jr., question by Winfield second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Arnold White Santana Alfaro, Wesley St. John, Evan Aungie, Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Jr., to approve the April 2017 Head Start & Lois Owens, to approve the draft resolution, Jr., to acknowledge the receipt of the Old Lily Barse, Celina Buckanaga, Scott Anderson Rondell Jr. (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Early Head Start Budget report, as presented by Tribal Council proceedings “Authorize Wac’ang’a, Inc. to Apply for Grants Agency District Minutes for the meeting held Jr., Quincy Desjarlait, Cameron Fisher, Melody Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 2 Head Start Office Manager Sherry LaFromboise. Continued on Page 18 as Needed for Shelter and Services for Tribal May 15, 2017. Hernandez, Grace Holloway, Lavean LaBelle, Abstained: Francis Crawford (2). 0 Absent From WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 64: 15 For: Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, August 9, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 17 second by Floyd Kirk Jr., question by Justin Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal MEETING ADJOURNED 3:07PM. From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. second by Floyd Kirk Jr., question by Lois Tribal Council proceedings Chanku, to amend the policies of the Homeless Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, MOTION PASSED. Owens, to approve the Browns Valley Public Continued from Page 17 Shelter, to reflect a maximum stay of forty- Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Recording Secretary School report, as presented by Superintendent five (45) days, effective immediately, as Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 102: made by Floyd Kirk Jr., Brenda Reed. Rondell Jr., to direct SWO Health Coordinator recommended by Manager Dani Two Stars. REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 108: 15 For: Sara DeCoteau to work with the Human WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 81: 7 For: MOTION NO. 89: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., EDUCATION MEETING Arnold White Jr., to approve the Head Start Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Services Board to draft a resolution to extend Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Francis second by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Floyd Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 9:00 AM & Early Head Start report, as presented by Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis the service hours of the Sisseton IHS Service Crawford (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Kirk Jr., in resolution form, to institute a burn TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers Director Lynn Halbert. Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Unit, as requested by the Human Services Secretary (1). 6 Opposed: Lois Owens (3); ban on all Tribal and Trust lands located WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 102: 13 For: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Board. Winfield Rondell Jr. (3). 2 Abstained: Alvah within the Lake Traverse Reservation, effective TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Lois Owens (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Winfield 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 73: 15 For: Quinn Sr. (2). 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: immediately, until further notice. BUFFALO LAKE: Arnold White Jr. Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 89: 10 For: ENEMY SWIM: Lois Owens Crawford (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent MOTION NO. 109: made by Winfield Rondell Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- MOTION NO. 82: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Jr., second by Arnold White Jr., question by Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 (arrived during Exec Session) MOTION PASSED. Edmund Johnson Jr., to approve the Purchase 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: by Francis Crawford, to appoint Lorraine Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 LONG HOLLOW: Justin Chanku (10:28) of Services Agreement between the Sisseton- Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Rousseau as an Interim Gaming Commissioner, Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. OLD AGENCY: Edmund Johnson Jr. Note: Long Hollow Tribal Council Member Wahpeton Oyate Child Protection Program with Justin German as the first alternate, and Resolution No. SWO-17-048 Justin Chanku now present at meeting. and the State of South Dakota Department of MOTION NO. 74: made by Justin Chanku, Kevin Roberts as the second alternate, and to TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Social Services Division of Child Protection, second by Arnold White Jr., question by Lois advertise for this position. MOTION NO. 90: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., BIG COULEE: Alvah Quinn Sr. MOTION NO. 103: made by Francis Crawford, and to authorize Tribal Chairman David Flute Owens, to approve the revisions to the Irene WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 82: 15 For: second by Winfield Rondell Jr., to adjourn. second by Arnold White Jr., question by to execute the Agreement, as presented by CPP Gronau Memorial Health Career Scholarship Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield MEETING ADJOURNED 11:52AM. TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman Edmund Johnson Jr., to approve the Sisseton- Manager Lorraine Rousseau. Application, as presented by the Human Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, David Flute, Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr. Wahpeton College report, as presented by WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 109: 15 For: Services Board. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Recording Secretary (9:06), and Tribal Secretary Crystal Heminger President Dr. Randy Smith. Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 74: 15 For: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 103: 14 For: Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman David Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Thursday, June 15, 2017, 2:58 Flute called the meeting to order at 9:06 AM Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- PM TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers with two (2) Executives and four (4) Council Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. MOTION NO. 83: made by Winfield Rondell members from seven (7) Districts answering Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 1 Absent Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Jr., second by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Lake Traverse From Vote: Tribal Secretary (1). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Crystal Heminger, to authorize the Pow-wow BIG COULEE: Alvah Quinn Sr. District said by Enemy Swim Tribal Council Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 110: made by Justin Chanku, Committee to open an account at the SW BUFFALO LAKE: Arnold White Jr. Member Lois Owens. second by Arnold White Jr., question by Floyd MOTION NO. 75: made by Francis Crawford, Federal Credit Union, and to authorize Tribal ENEMY SWIM: Lois Owens (3:01) MOTION NO. 104: made by Winfield Rondell Kirk Jr., to approve the Wiyukcan Ka Ecunpi second by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Arnold Council Ex-Officio Arnold White Jr. and Ella HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. MOTION NO. 96: made by Edmund Johnson Jr., Jr., second by Justin Chanku, question by Lois report, as presented by Education Director Dr. White Jr., to approve the Human Services Board Robertson as signatories for this account, as LONG HOLLOW: Justin Chanku second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Lois Owens, to approve the JOM report, as presented Sherry Johnson. (HSB) report, as presented by HSB Members; requested by the Pow-wow Committee. OLD AGENCY: Edmund Johnson Jr. Owens, to go into Executive Session, at 9:08am. by Manager Jo Roberts. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 110: 15 For: Lisa RedWing, Mary Jo Keeble, and Rhonda WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 83: 15 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 96: 11 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 104: 13 For: Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Kampeska. Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: LAKE Lois Owens (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Winfield Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 75: 15 For: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Tribal Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Arnold Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 2 Absent 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: David Flute and Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. From Vote: Francis Crawford (2). 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Kirk Jr. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Note: Lake Traverse Tribal Council Note: Tribal Chairman David Flute briefly Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Note: Tribal Chairman David Flute left the TRIBAL EXECUTIVES ABSENT: Tribal Secretary Member Francis Crawford now present at MOTION NO. 105: made by Francis Crawford, left the meeting. Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd meeting. Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr. Crystal Heminger meeting. second by Arnold White Jr., question by Kirk Jr. now chairing the meeting. MOTION NO. 76: made by Francis Crawford, now chairing the meeting. Edmund Johnson Jr., to approve the Tiospa second by Justin Chanku, question by Alvah CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman David MOTION NO. 97: made by Floyd Kirk Jr., second Zina Tribal School report, as presented by MOTION NO. 111: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., Quinn Sr., in resolution form, to enroll into MOTION NO. 84: made by Francis Crawford, Flute called the meeting to order at 2:58 PM by Edmund Johnson Jr., question by Winfield Superintendent Roger Bordeaux. second by Lois Owens, question by Edmund the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate the five (5) second by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Lois with two (2) Executives and five (5) Council Rondell Jr., to come out of Executive Session, at WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 105: 15 For: Johnson Jr., to approve the Sovereignty in applicants as listed in Exhibit A, as presented Owens, to amend Tribal Council Motion No. 15, members from seven (7) Districts answering 9:41am. Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Education report, as presented by Education by Enrollment Officer Zelma Flute. of 6/6/17, to add that Tribal Roads will only be Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Lake Traverse WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 97: 13 For: Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis Specialist Bonnie Haines. Max, Isabelle Rose Max, Jaiden Duane Max, paid for the fuel used, and for any equipment District said by Tribal Chairman David Flute. Lois Owens (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Winfield Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 111: 14 For: Jordan Randy Montano, Amelia Rose breakdowns that occur while working on the Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Thompson, Lyndyn Larock-John Long Hollow project. MOTION NO. 91: made by Justin Chanku, Crawford (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 76: 15 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 84: 14 For: second by Floyd Kirk Jr., question by Arnold Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield White Jr., to authorize the payment of the From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin invoice from Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. MOTION PASSED. MOTION NO. 106: made by Francis Crawford, From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Vice-Chairman. Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal (AWG), in the amount of $800,000.00, for the second by Justin Chanku, question by MOTION PASSED. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent second half of the equipment for the Dakota MOTION NO. 98: made by Edmund Johnson Jr., Edmund Johnson Jr., to approve the Circle of 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Vice-Chairman. Crossing Grocery Store, and to authorize the second by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Floyd Nations Indian School report, as presented by Note: Tribal Chairman David Flute Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Resolution MOTION PASSED. payment of the invoice from Energy Solution Kirk Jr., to approve the Agenda of the Day for Superintendent Charles Morin. returned to chair the meeting. No. SWO-17-043 Partners LLC, in the amount of $69,312.00, the June 20, 2017 Tribal Council Meeting. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 106: 15 For: MOTION NO. 85: made by Francis Crawford, for equipment for the Dakota Crossing Gas WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 98: 13 For: Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield MOTION NO. 112: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., MOTION NO. 77: made by Francis Crawford, second by Lois Owens, to adjourn. Station, for total expenditures of $869,312.00, Lois Owens (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis second by Arnold White Jr., question by Floyd second by Justin Chanku, question by Floyd MEETING ADJOURNED 12:59PM. with the funding sources to be the Grocery Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Kirk Jr., to approve the ET/Demo GED Program Kirk Jr., in resolution form, to enroll into Respectfully Submitted, Verlyn Beaudreau, Store loan ($700,000.00) and Settlement funds Crawford (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. report, as presented by Director Elias Mendoza. the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate the nine (9) Recording Secretary ($169,312.00), as presented by DNDC CEO Josh Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 112: 15 For: applicants as listed in Exhibit B, as presented Flute. From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield by Enrollment Officer Zelma Flute. SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 91: 14 For: MOTION PASSED. Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis Crawford, Alexandria Jean DuMarce, Friday, June 9, 2017, 11:45 AM Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield MOTION NO. 107: made by Francis Crawford, Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Triniti Paige Rose Eagle, Anthony Gene TiWakan Tio Tipi Council Chambers Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Justin MOTION NO. 99: made by Lois Owens, second second by Justin Chanku, question by Edmund Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Jobe, Julius Benson Jobe, Thaddeus Ray Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- by Arnold White Jr., question by Edmund Johnson Jr., to approve the Sisseton Public 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Marks, Trey-John David Renville, Ariemya TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent Johnson Jr., to approve the Enemy Swim School report, as presented by Special Services Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Jayana Lynn Saul, Dewey Emmanuel BIG COULEE: Alvah Quinn Sr. From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Day School report, as presented by Principal Director Dr. Michelle Greseth. Vaughn, Jaiselyn Cante BUFFALO LAKE: Arnold White Jr. MOTION PASSED. Virginia Dolney. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 107: 15 For: MOTION NO. 113: made by Winfield Rondell WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 77: 15 For: HEIPA/VEBLEN: Winfield Rondell Jr. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 99: 13 For: Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Jr., second by Arnold White Jr., question by Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield LONG HOLLOW: Justin Chanku MOTION NO. 92: made by Lois Owens, second Lois Owens (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis Edmund Johnson Jr., to approve the Higher Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin by Alvah Quinn Sr., question by Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Education Program report, as presented by Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Rondell Jr., to approve the Intergovernmental Crawford (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Coordinator Janell Williams. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. ENEMY SWIM: Lois Owens Service Agreement (ISA) with the Richland Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 113: 15 For: 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: LAKE TRAVERSE: Francis Crawford County Sheriff’s Office (Wahpeton, ND), From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Resolution OLD AGENCY: Edmund Johnson Jr. to provide detention facility services for MOTION PASSED. Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis No. SWO-17-044 (travel) SWO inmates, as needed, and to authorize MOTION NO. 108: made by Francis Crawford, Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Tribal Chairman David Flute to execute the MOTION NO. 100: made by Winfield Rondell MOTION NO. 78: made by Francis Crawford, TRIBAL EXECUTIVES PRESENT: Tribal Chairman Agreement, including any amendments or Jr., second by Lois Owens, question by Arnold second by Justin Chanku, question by Floyd David Flute, Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk modifications, as recommended by the SWO White Jr., to approve the FY 2016-2017 COLA Kirk Jr., in resolution form, to enroll into the Jr., and Tribal Secretary Crystal Heminger Legal Department. match of $3,045.00 for Head Start and Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate the seventeen (17) WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 92: 14 For: $1,087.00 for Early Head Start, as presented by applicants as listed in Exhibit C, as presented CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Chairman David Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Director Lynn Halbert. by Enrollment Officer Zelma Flute. Flute called the meeting to order at 11:45 AM Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Justin WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 100: 13 For: Boyd, Brysen Lee Barker, Jayce Charles Notice with three (3) Executives and four (4) Council Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Lois Owens (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Winfield Brant, Jaxon Gavin Flenaugh, Emberli Grace members from seven (7) Districts answering Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis Flenaugh, Kalel Grayson Genia, Roman Roll Call. Opening Prayer for the Lake Traverse From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Crawford (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Sisseton Wahpeton College James LaFontaine, Teagan Lee Lawrence, District said by Buffalo Lake Tribal Council MOTION PASSED. Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent Kira Emily Lawrence, Nathan Alexander Member Arnold White Jr. From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Sisseton Wahpeton College is accepting bids Leaf, Erica Anne Locke, Lyla Tate Renville, MOTION NO. 93: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., MOTION PASSED. Emma Marie Sands, Chaske Major J. MOTION NO. 86: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by to lease or purchase rodeo stock and large Sands, Enahpe One Road Sands, Syncia Alma second by Justin Chanku, question by Arnold Floyd Kirk Jr., to approve the Consulting MOTION NO. 101: made by Lois Owens, second round bales of quality alfalfa hay. Collette Volentine, Evan Wilder Volentine, White Jr., to approve the draft resolution, Contracts for the 2017 SWO Wacipi, for the by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Floyd Kirk Sienna Michelle “Request Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux following individuals: Jerome Renville Jr. Jr., to approve the May 2017 Attendance Report For additional detail please contact Emit Valnes WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 78 15 For: Community to Redirect Grant Funding for (D&J Services) - Garbage Services, $7,500.00; for the Head Start & Early Head Start, as at [email protected] or call (605) 742-1104. Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Playground Equipment”, as presented by Tribal Todd Marks - Porta Potty Services, $10,996.69; presented by Director Lynn Halbert. Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin Chairman David Flute. Danielle DeCoteau - Security Services, WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 101: 13 For: SWC reserves the right to refuse any and all Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 86: 10 For: $8,560.00; Louie Johnson - PA System Services, Lois Owens (3); Arnold White Jr. (1); Winfield bids. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); $3,000.00; James “JC” Crawford - Softball Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis 32-1tc 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Tournament, $7,500.00; and Daniel Shepherd Crawford (2); Tribal Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Resolution Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 (S&S Rodeo Club) - Rodeo and Livestock, Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent No. SWO-17-045 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 $21,000.00; as recommended by the Pow-wow Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Committee, and to authorize Tribal Chairman MOTION NO. 79: made by Lois Owens, second Resolution No. SWO-17-047 David Flute to execute the Contracts. by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Arnold WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 93: 14 For: White Jr., in resolution form, to relinquish from MOTION NO. 87: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Sota Subscription Order Form enrollment with the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate second by Winfield Rondell Jr., question by Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Justin the one (1) applicant as listed in Exhibit D, as Floyd Kirk Jr., to authorize the Planning Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- presented by Enrollment Officer Zelma Flute. Department and Tribal Chairman to approve Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent I would like to subscribe to the Sota Iya Ye Yapi. Eastman, Persephone Agave - to enroll with the payment of invoices for the materials From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. Three Affiliated Tribes needed for Tim LaBatte’s contracts/projects at MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 79: 15 For: Enclosed is $______for ____ year(s). the Wacipi grounds, with the authorization to (Annual subscription rate is $46 for enrolled members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield approve invoices exceeding $5,000.00. MOTION NO. 94: made by Arnold White Jr., Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 87: 10 For: second by Lois Owens, question by Alvah Oyate living in South Dakota and in Minnesota and North Dakota counties on and Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); Quinn Sr., to authorize Dakota Western adjoining the Lake Traverse Reservation; $40 for enrolled members incarcerated Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Justin Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Corporation to purchase an Extruder, and/or elderly on fixed incomes; $56 for all others living in the United States; and 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Vice-Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Screen Changer, Die Package, Air Ring, and Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Resolution Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Control Panel, from Alpha Marathon Film $96 for first class subscribers.) No. SWO-17-046 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Extrusion Technologies Inc., in the amount of $238,900.00, with the Dakota Western Name ______. MOTION NO. 80: made by Alvah Quinn Sr., MOTION NO. 88: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., Corporation accounts as the funding source, second by Arnold White Jr., question by Floyd second by Justin Chanku, question by Floyd as presented by Tribal Vice-Chairman Floyd Kirk Jr., to approve the Enrollment Office Kirk Jr., to authorize the payment to Meyer Kirk Jr. Mailing Address ______report, as presented by Enrollment Officer Contracting, Inc., for four (4) flagpoles and WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 94: 14 For: Zelma Flute. installation at the Wacipi grounds, in the Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield City ______State ____ Zip ______WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 80: 15 For: total amount of $34,419.50, with the United Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Justin Lois Owens (3); Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Veterans Association budget ($8,000.00) and Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Please mail this subscription form (or a photocopy) to: Rondell Jr. (3); Francis Crawford (2); Justin the Reserve account ($26,419.50) as the funding Chairman (1). 0 Opposed. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent Sota Iya Ye Yapi Chanku (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- sources, and to authorize Tribal Chairman From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Tribal Chairman. P.O. Box 5 Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. David Flute to sign the Agreement for this MOTION PASSED. 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: purchase. Wilmot, SD 57279 Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 88: 10 For: MOTION NO. 95: made by Winfield Rondell Jr., Alvah Quinn Sr. (2); Winfield Rondell Jr. (3); second by Edmund Johnson Jr., to adjourn. MOTION NO. 81: made by Francis Crawford, Page 18 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - August 9, 2017 Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis Communications (Kimball). 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: MOTION NO. 116: made by Arnold White Jr., Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- *Denny Law, Golden West Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. second by Francis Crawford, question by Justin Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Chanku, to approve the payment to Whetstone 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: (Wall). MOTION NO. 114: made by Justin Chanku, Valley Electric, in the amount of $5,199.24, for Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. *Ross Petrick, Alliance second by Lois Owens, question by Floyd Kirk electrical service upgrades and new lighting at Communications (Garretson). Jr., to approve the Research Office report, as the Wacipi grounds, with the Pow-wow budget MOTION NO. 118: made by Francis Crawford, *Steve Meyer, Swiftel presented by Research Specialist Heather as the funding source, as presented by Tribal second by Edmund Johnson Jr., question by Larsen. Chairman David Flute. Floyd Kirk Jr., to authorize the disbursements Communications (Brookings). WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 114: 15 For: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 116: 15 For: of the FEMA reimbursement funding, for the *Rod Bowar, Kennebec Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield past winter’s storms, to the various Tribal Telephone (Kennebec). Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis entities, as presented by Tribal Chairman *Colle Nash, West River Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- David Flute. Cooperative Telephone Company Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 118: 15 For: 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield (Bison). Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis *Ryan Thompson, Santel Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- Communications (Woonsocket). MOTION NO. 115: made by Francis Crawford, MOTION NO. 117: made by Winfield Rondell Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. SDN is owned by 17 second by Arnold White Jr., question by Lois Jr., second by Arnold White Jr., question 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: Owens, to approve the Education Office report, by Justin Chanku, to authorize the Tribal Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. telecommunications companies - the as presented by Education Director Dr. Sherry Vice-Chairman’s Office to get cash from the cooperative, municipal, tribal and Johnson. SW Federal Credit Union, in the amount of MOTION NO. 119: made by Justin Chanku, family-owned telephone companies WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 115: 15 For: $8,000.00, for door prze drawings for the 2017 second by Edmund Johnson Jr., to adjourn. that serve 80 percent of South Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield Summer General Council Meeting, with the MEETING ADJOURNED 2:39PM. Dakota’s geography. Rondell Jr. (3); Edmund Johnson Jr. (2); Francis General Council Meeting budget as the funding Respectfully Submitted, Lindsey Abraham, Crawford (2); Arnold White Jr. (1); Tribal Vice- source, as presented by Tribal Vice-Chairman Recording Secretary Asst. for Verlyn Beaudreau, Together, SDN and its owner Chairman (1); Tribal Secretary (1). 0 Opposed. Floyd Kirk Jr. Recording Secretary companies operate a 30,000-mile 0 Abstained. 0 Absent From Vote. 1 Not Voting: WEIGHTED VOTE ON MOTION NO. 117: 15 For: fiber optic network reaching into Tribal Chairman. MOTION PASSED. Lois Owens (3); Justin Chanku (2); Winfield eight states. The telecommunications companies provide residential and business services; SDN provides broadband and cybersecurity services to businesses only. Its services include: PCL Construction named Irvin *Broadband connectivity Hill its June Safety Champion for among office locations. his hard work at the Dakota Magic *Business-class internet Casino project. Sioux Falls, SD – Aug. 1, services. According to Mike Connors, 2017 – South Dakota’s independent *Cybersecurity - managed PCL’s Superintendent, Irvin has telecommunications companies routers, firewalls and Distributed gone above and beyond in safety, elected Venture Communications Denial of Service protection; not only on the project’s site General Manager Randy Houdek to Remote Network Monitoring, but throughout the community the SDN Communications Board of and CyberRx, an online cyber of subcontractors. He leads by Managers during its recent annual management service SDN example, showing value in PCL’s meeting. specializes in network connectivity safety standards. Irvin is a team Houdek will serve as board and cybersecurity services for player, who doesn’t cut corners when secretary and treasurer for the next all businesses, but especially it comes to safety – even if that year. enterprise accounts with multiple means staying longer or teaching Other board members elected locations, such as banks, health others how to secure areas. include: care, agricultural businesses and This is PCL’s first time working *Bryan Roth, ITC (Clear governments. with Irvin and appreciates his Lake) and TrioTel Communications contribution towards safety. Irvin Hill. (Salem). Thank you, Irvin, for all you *Mark Benton, Midstate do!

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Wacinyan Tipi (House of Hope) is located at Agency Village, SD (previous Tribal administration building). Services are available 24 hours/7 days a week for SWO Tribal members and their families. The shelter provides an alcohol and drug free temporary housing; individual/family rooms may stay up to 90 days or a night unit at a first come/first serve basis. All individuals will need to complete a Wacinyan Tipi application and SWO Sex Offenders form. If you would like additional information or check on the availability Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate 698-8238 or Denise Hill 698- of space, you may contact The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate 8251 with questions. (Tribal a staff member at 605-698- is seeking to fill the following preference will apply). 2020. positions(s): Custodian, Administration Long Hollow District WANT TO BUY Maintain outer premises by Responsibilities include DISABLED AUTOMOBILES Building Janitor/Custodial Job picking up trash, etc. Utilize but are not limited to & OTHER RECYCLABLE Realty Assistant-Agricultural Description insecticides to prevent mice, inspecting and testing plastic Leasing, Realty We are looking for a responsible ants, and other bugs. Report bags for defects, accuracy, VEHICLES Closing Date: August 11th, 2017 custodian to maintain our all minor and major damages strength and print to verify Robert 698-4812 @ 04:30 PM facility. Position will be to District Coordinator conformance to specifications. Ryan 268-4130 Tutor, JOM part-time 3 days a week. or District Executives Computer knowledge, MS ~ALSO CALL FOR~ Teacher, Early Head Start The external and internal immediately. Undertake Word and Excel desired. Must USED PARTS & TIRES Teacher Aide, Early Head Start appearance of the District occasional custodial and be able to work ½ day every Bus Driver/Custodian, Head Center reflects on “us” Long janitorial tasks (shoveling other weekend. range business plan that Class II and Class III gaming Start Hollow District members. It snow from the sidewalk, salt Maintenance Technician: includes a long range plan for is preferred. Closing Date: August 18th, 2017 is important for a custodian, sidewalk, lifting and moving Responsibilities include but strategic growth. Employee o Experience and knowledge of @ 04:30 PM or janitor to be careful and heavy items, moving chairs, are not limited to the repair shall be subject to the the Indian Gaming Regulatory Attorney, Legal Department thorough in working, cleaning tables, etc.) Requirements: of electrical and mechanical supervision and direction of Act and other regulatory Closing Date: August 25th, 2017 and tidying the premises, as Proven experience as components on production the Tribal Council. authorities. @ 04:30 PM well as preventing vandalism. custodian, janitor or similar equipment, material Qualifications: o Experience with multiple-site Application and job description Responsibilities: Ensure role. Knowledge of use and handling and support o BS/BA degree in business, management is preferred. information can be seen at spaces are prepared for the maintenance or industrial systems. Performs other management, marketing, o Must demonstrate knowledge, SWO Human Resources next day by taking out trash, cleaning equipment and duties as required, including accounting or related field of skills, and ability to analyze Office or http://www.swo-nsn. tidying furniture and dusting appliances. Knowledge of preventative maintenance, study. Experience: all financial statements. gov/contact/employment. surfaces. Sweep and mop safe disposal of chemical equipment installations and o A minimum of 10 years of Must be able to obtain a (PMO) Application can be floors. Wash and sanitize liquids and other hazardous building maintenance. management experience with License with the SWO downloaded from “Apply Now” toilets, sinks, showers and materials. Familiarity with at least 5 years performing at Gaming Commission and emailed to ArnoldW@ restock disposables (e.g. basic handyman practices. Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate a senior level is required at a OPEN UNTIL FILLED. SWO-NSN.GOV or DeniseH@ soap, toilet paper, paper Attention to detail and of the Lake Traverse property generating over $50 Submit resume to: Heather SWO-NSN.GOV. Contact can towels, and utensils). Wipe conscientiousness. Very Reservation million of gaming revenue. Williams, E-mail: heatherw@ also be at Arnold Williams mirrors and windows. good physical condition and Dakota Nation Gaming o Must be capable of dakotamagic.com strength, able to lift up to 50 Enterprise developing and maintaining a SWO Victim/Witness Assistance Program pounds or more. G.E.D/High Position: CEO. comprehensive business and Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of Rhonda Kampeska, Coordinator school diploma is preferred, Occupation Summary: The marketing plan. the Lake Traverse Reservation P.O. Box 509 – Agency Village, SD but not required. Other job direct primary responsibility o Must demonstrate experience Dakota Nation Gaming 605-698-2022 duties as required. Position of the Employee shall be SERVICES: in finance, accounting, Enterprise *VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE IN TRIBAL COURT. closes on Aug. 25, 2017. the overall operation of the marketing, procurement, HR POSITION: General Manager * HELP YOU PREPARE PAPERWORK FOR PETITION FOR RESTRAINING/PROTECTION ORDERS FOR DOMESTIC 32-2tc DNGE and shall include management, policy/procedure PROPERTY: Dakota Connection VIOLENCE. providing management writing, and security/ Bingo & Casino, Sisseton, SD * HELP YOU PREPARE PAPERWORK FOR PETIONING FOR CUSTODY ALONG WITH YOUR RESTRAINING/ Dakota Western Corp. oversight and directing the PROTECTION ORDER. surveillance compliance. REPORTS TO: CEO, Dakota * WILL ASSIST IN TRANSPORTATING TO COUNSELING, COURT APPOINTMENTS. … Is accepting applications for day-to-day business activities o Experience and knowledge in Nation Gaming Enterprise * WILL ASSIST IN PREPAREING PAPERWORK FOR SD VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. the following positions: and the development and * WILL ASSIST JUVENILES IF THEY ARE VICTIMS OF BULLYING,, ETC IN TRIBAL COURT. Quality Assurance Technician: implementation of a long * WILL ASSIST ELDERLY VICTIMS OF ABUSE ACCORDING TO ELDERLY PROTECTION CODE. * WILL HELP YOU FIND A SHELTER ELSEWHERE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO STAY HERE ON THE RESERVATION If I cannot help you I will do my best to find the assistance you need.

Notice of Open Meetings Wac’ang’a, Inc is dedicated to the safety of healing of women and their children If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, support group is available at Wac’ang’a (Sweetgrass) 417 Veteran’s Ave. Sisseton, Monday’s at 10:00 a.m. Wac’ang’a Inc. 417 Veterans Ave. Sisseton Hours of Operation: 8-4:30 Mon.-Fri. 10:00 a.m. Mondays

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Parents of children, birth to 5 years of age and Expectant mothers residing in the Lake Traverse Reservation area are invited to learn more about the Early Childhood Intervention Program’s services and meet the program staff. The Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) serves children birth to 5 years of age. Services provided: 1. Developmental screenings of children registered 2. Referral of children in need of services by the occupational, physical and speech therapists, as well as early childhood special education professionals to appropriate agencies 3. Financial assistance to children’s medical and dental appointments 4. Home visits by Tracking and Intervention/ Family Liaison Paraprofessionals 5. Monthly Parent trainings Please call 605-698-4400, ext. 8366 or visit our office at the SWO Tribal Headquarters Bldg., Agency Village. Check our website at www.swoecip.com to find out current parent trainings or ECIP activities and post your comments or questions. Insurance and Trust not FDIC Insured.

Page 20 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - August 9, 2017 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Sisseton-Wahpeton Job Openings Federal Credit Union The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate is seeking to fill the following positions(s): 45665 Veterans Memorial Drive – P.O. Box 627 Agency Village, SD 57262 Custodian, Administration Building Phone: (605) 698-3462 Realty Assistant-Agricultural Leasing, Realty Fax: (605) 698-3907 www.sisseton-wahpetonfcu.com Closing Date: August 11th, 2017 @ 04:30 PM Dakota Magic Casino required upon hire. Job Openings of the Support Services Tutor, JOM If interested please submit department. To obtain of Accounting Department: Teacher, Early Head Start application to Human a clean , safe, well-ordered Revenue Audit Clerk (Full-Time) Resources Department, 16849 environment; to assist as Teacher Aide, Early Head Start Day-rotating weekends 102nd Street SE, Hankinson required in the management Bus Driver/Custodian, Head Start Cage Department: ND 58041.For complete Job and performance of routine Cashier (Full-Time) Graveyard Description contact James maintenance to the physical Supervisor (Full-Time) Graveyard Closing Date: August 18th, 2017 @ 04:30 PM Neconish 701-634-3000 ext. properties of the DMC; Foods Department: 2582 Indian Preference will Brief other supervisors Bus Persons (Full-Time) as apply / EEO. (Please Provide and coordinate with other Attorney, Legal Department needed Tribal Enrollment). Must departments for special Cashiers (Full-Time) as needed be licensable by the SWO events. Assist with the hiring, Dishwashers (Full-Time) as Closing Date: August 25th, 2017 @ 04:30 PM Gaming Commission. training and counseling of needed assigned personnel. Wait Staffs (Full-Time) as needed Application and job description information can be seen at SWO Human Dakota Magic Casino Closing Date: August 10, 2017 Supervisor (4 Full-Time) Day, Job Openings @4:00 p.m. Resources Office or http://www.swo-nsn.gov/contact/employment. Swing The Support Services Two identifications documents Application can be downloaded from “Apply Now” and emailed to Housekeeping Department: Department Is Now Accepting required upon hire. Porter (Full-Time) as needed [email protected] or [email protected]. Contact can also Applications For If interested please submit Marketing Department: be at Arnold Williams 698-8238 or Denise Hill 698-8251 with questions. Position: Assistant Maintenance application to Human Supervisor (Full-Time) Rotating (Tribal preference will apply). Manager (Full-Time) Rotating Security Department: Job Description: This position Officer (Full-Time) as needed Trading post ads is responsible to assist in Surveillance Department: and the SWO Tribal Council or management experience 16849 102nd Street SE the Maintenance divisions Continued on Page 22 Observer (Full-Time) as needed GENERAL FUNCTION: The equaling 6 years. Extensive Hankinson, ND 58041 Table Games Department: General Manager will work knowledge and experience Or by Email: heatherw@ Dealer (3 Full-Time) Rotating with the Dakota Nation within the Indian Gaming dakotamagic.com Pit Boss (Full-Time) Rotating Gaming Enterprise CEO Industry. Highly skilled at Any questions contact Heather at Big Coulee District Executives Closing Date: August 11, 2017 at to assist, by managing analyzing and interpreting 701-634-3000 ext. 2426. David Spider, Chairman: 605-228-9561 4:00 p.m. DNGE gaming and business the financials and monitoring Two identifications documents Lynn Halbert, Vice-Chairman: 605-268-3035 operation. To specifically financial performance. Susie Rivera, Treasurer: 605-924-0956 provide overall planning Must have the ability and Billy Kohl, Secretary: 605-268-0620 and management of profit required to train and develop centers and various support a tribal member successor. Notice [email protected] functions. To maximize Must be licensable by the Enemy Swim District Members Ann German, Coordinator: 605-938-4475 department productivity and SWO Gaming Commission. District members first priority: Big Coulee District Center: 1-877-641-5144 meet the growth objectives of Must obtain a PMO Gaming Big Coulee District Center, Fax: 1-605-938-5475 the company License. Indian Preference Any vendors wanting… EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE may apply. Food stand $100.00. REQUIREMENTS: Closing date: August 11th, 2017 Craft stand $75.00. High School Diploma/ at 4:00 p.m. (CST) Contact Sonia at Enemy Swim District Center, GED Required. 6 years of Send resume to: Dakota Nation Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone 605-947- experience in a management Gaming Enterprise Heipa District Pow Wow position of a casino. Any Heather Williams, Corporate 4319. combination of education Executive Assistant Enemy Swim Pow Wow Committee Saturday & Sunday August 26-27, 2017 Heipa District Notice Notice Veblen, SD Long Hollow District Members Enemy Swim District Members Heipa District members wanting to sponsor family specials please contact the District Pow Wow Special Meeting Letters of Intent will be taken for the following positions until 4:00 p.m. August 11, 2017: Committee. Vendors welcome contact Heipa August 8th, 2017 Coordinator. Pow Wow Committee for applications. Flags 6 p.m. Planning Commission. can be submitted to Elly LaBelle. On the agenda: Discussion of school clothes Tax Commission. Deadline for family requests is July 30th, 2017. money. Contact Heipa Pow Wow Committee for any questions (605) 738-2324 Elly LaBelle, Buffy Naneto, Rhonda Dumarce, Megan LaFromboise. ATTENTION LAKE TRAVERSE DISTRICT MEMBERS DISTRICT EXECUTIVES TELEPHONE NUMBERS District Chairman-Darwin James - 268-3743 Vice-Chairman-Jacky White - 268-0726 Notices Treasurer-CR James - 419-1661 Heipa District Members Secretary-Janel Many Lightnings - 268-1802 Regular District Meeting The next Regular District Meeting will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Heipa District Notice Center. Position Open Old Agency District Members Tribal Historical Preservation Office (THPO) Board Old Agency District is now accepting 2017 School Member Position Available. Must be present to be Clothes applications. Must be an enrolled nominated/elected at the next regular meeting. member of Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, must Regular Heipa Elderly Meetings be registered with Old Agency District. All *Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 10:00am at the Heipa District students, regardless of age, will be required Center. to show proof of enrollment with their school. Notices *Wednesday August 30, 2017 at 5:00pm in the Dakota Child must be on the roster as of June 26, Buffalo Lake District Members Connection conference room. 2017. No exceptions. Birthday Money Notice Regular Heipa Youth Meetings Deadline to submit School Clothes applications is The District will be giving out birthday money for 2017 *[TODAY] – Monday, August 7, 2017 at 5:00 pm at the September 21, 2017. No exceptions. each month ONLY at the regular monthly District SWO Memorial Park. All applications received by August 4th will meeting. You must 1. Come to the meeting and *Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Heipa District be distributed on Thursday, August 10th. pick up your Birthday Money, 2. You cannot pick Center. Any applications after August 4th will be up for another District member, 3. Provide a copy Deadlines distributed the following Friday thereafter of your I.D. ~ The first deadline for the school clothes application is until September 29th. Telephone Numbers [TODAY] Monday, August 7, 2017 at 4:30 pm. Checks will be distributed on August 11, 2017 from 5:00- · Chairman Louie Johnson – Cell #605-951-4960 8:00 pm at the Heipa District Center. APPLICATIONS · Councilman Arnold White Jr. – Cell # 605-419-2054 RECEIVED AFTER 8/7/2017 4:30 pm will receive · Vice-chairman John Lincoln – Cell # 605-924-0563 checks on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 8 am-12 · Treasurer Kayline LaBelle – Cell # 605-927-9018 pm or Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the District Center. · Secretary Lisa Red Wing – Cell # 605-237-3521 FINAL DEADLINE FOR ALL SCHOOL CLOTHES · Elderly Chairman – Louie Johnson – Cell # 605-951- APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017. 4960 ~ School Achievement Requests (A and B Honor Roll, · Elderly Vice-chairman Ronald Brant – Perfect Attendance, Student of the Month) are due · Elderly Treasurer Wanda Johnson – Cell # 605-924- Monday, August 21, 2017. Must submit grades/ 1575 attendance record/certificate with application. Submit all Applications with proper documentation to · Elderly Secretary Deborah Heminger – Cell # 605- the District Center. 268-1791 Heipa District Center, PO BOX 223, Veblen, SD 57270. · SWO Elderly Cynthia Starr – 605-467-9954 Phone: 605-738-2324. Fax: 605-738-2379. · The Buffalo Lanes – 698-3300 Email: [email protected] · Buffalo Lanes Mgr. – John ChrIstopherson – Cell# Follow us on Facebook @heipadistrictcenter 605-467-9236

Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni, August 9, 2017 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Page 21 Trading post ads Conifer Road, Watertown, SD Dakota Connection Casino graveyard, includes weekends Continued from Page 21 57201. Job Openings & holidays. Excellent Two more defendants plead Bingo Department: customer service skills; math Resources Department, 16849 Dakota Connection Casino Rover/Drop Team Member (2) skills essential; ability to guilty in casino blackjack 102nd Street SE, Hankinson Job Openings part-time & (1) Paymaster; operate necessary equipment; scheme ND 58041.For complete Job Restaurant Department: will be required to work any physical ability to lift Description contact James Shift Supervisor (1) full-time, shift assigned during Bingo moderate amounts of weight; rotating shifts, week-ends hours, weekends & holidays, previous experience working Aberdeen, SD – KSFY-TV card player and Bolocon was the pit Neconish 701-634-3000 ext. (AP) – Aug. 3, 2017 – Two more boss supervising the blackjack area. 2582 Indian Preference will & holidays, will assist the and drop days. Will also with money preferred; defendants have admitted playing Authorities allege Brown and apply / EEO. (Please Provide restaurant manager in the be trained in all positions strong organizational skills Tribal Enrollment). Must operations and administration in the bingo department; managing various functions; roles in a blackjack scheme that Gill payed Rondell for bets on be licensable by the SWO of the department. Excellent such as floor clerk, cashier, dependable & available to authorities say involved the theft losing hands. Bolocon is accused of Gaming Commission. communication skills - both pack maker, paymaster and work any & all shifts. Must of $10,000 from the Dakota Sioux knowingly allowing the payouts. written and verbal. Excellent caller. Will be responsible for be at least 21 years old & Casino near Watertown. Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel people skills. Specific training collecting slot drop and bill have a High School diploma or The American News reports Job Openings in food products, preparation validators drop, counts, and GED. that 44-year-old Lito Bolocon and and cost. Supervisory verifies all boxes. Transports Deli Attendant (1) part-time, SLOTS: SLOT TECHNICIAN 29-year-old Jordan Rondell both (1 FULL TIME) (ROTATING experience 1 year, previous bill validators to the vault. rotating shifts, day, swing, cooking experience 1 year, Prepares appropriate graveyard, includes weekends pleaded guilty this week in federal SHIFTS) GENERAL court to conspiracy. FUNCTION: To ensure the food supervisory experience 1 paperwork and makes & holidays. Ability to Four people were indicted effective operation of the slot year, and ServSafe certificate necessary computer entries. operate necessary equipment. machines. REQUIREMENTS: is preferred. Excellent Previous experience working Physical ability to stand for in the case in February, including High school graduate or GED supervisory skills: must show with money preferred. Must long hours, clean, lift heavy Jeremy Brown, who pleaded guilty equivalent. Background in leadership, organizational be 21 years old, must have a objects up to 30 lbs., and in May to conspiracy. Fern Gill has mechanics/electronics, or and motivational skills. High school Diploma or GED. restock inventory; 6 mos. pleaded not guilty and is scheduled degree preferred. Preferred Knowledge of and ability to Must be able to obtain a Key Previous cooking experience for trial later this month. 6 months experience as a use the necessary equipment. Gaming License. preferred, 6 mos. working Court documents indicate Ability to work independently. Cage Department: with the public. Knowledge Slot Technician or similar Brown and Gill were blackjack Must have physical ability to Cashier/Drop Team Member of food preparation safety field. Ability to work any and dealers at the casino, Rondell was a all shifts, including on-call. lift up to 50 lbs. Appropriate (1) full-time & (1) part-time, requirements. Must be Must be able to lift up to 100 dress code. Must be at least rotating shifts, day, swing, dependable & available to lbs. and perform moderate 18 years old. High School graveyard, includes weekends work any and all shifts. Must amounts of bending and Diploma or G.E.D. required. & holidays. Excellent be at least 18 years old and twisting. Good communication Opening Date: Thursday, August customer service skills, have a High School Diploma skills. Must be able to obtain 3, 2017 excellent communication or GED. a Key Gaming License upon Closing Date: Wednesday, skills. Appropriate dress Opening date: Thursday, August hire. August 16, 2017 @ 4:00 pm code; the ability to work under 3, 2017 This position will close on August All positions will be exposed to pressure. Excellent Math Closing date: Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 4 pm. noise & tobacco smoke Skills, Basic Computer Skills, 9, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. Indian Preference will apply/ Indian preference will apply/EEO Knowledge of basic office All positions will be exposed to EEO. Employer. equipment. At, least 2 years noise & tobacco smoke Contact the Human Resources Apply with the Human Resources of previous experience in the Indian preference will apply/EEO Department for complete job Department, call or write cage department preferred. Employer. descriptions at 1-800-658- for job description. Submit Ability to lift 50 lbs. Must be Apply with the Human Resources 4717 ext. 1652. application to: Human at least 21 years old, must Department, call or write If interested please fill out an Resources Department have a High school diploma or for job description. Submit application and submit to: Dakota Connection Casino, GED. Must be able to obtain application to: Human Dakota Sioux Casino & 46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton, a Key License. Resources Department Dakota Hotel, Human Resources SD 57262. C-Store Department: Connection Casino, 46102 SD Department, 16415 Sioux Clerk/Cashier (1) full-time, Hwy 10, Sisseton, SD 57262. rotating shifts, day, swing, SWO Food Pantry Will be Open on These Days Monday: Walmart Produce Day, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday: Senior Box 60. All Day. Wednesday: Food Boxes. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday: Food Boxes 9 a.m.-3 p.m. *Mondays will be open to hand out produce. *Tuesdays will be open to hand out senior boxes for 60+. August 7- August 11 For information, call 605-698-3643. $6.95 or less Monday - French Dip With Swiss Cheese Curly Fries Tuesday - Roast Beef Combo or Dinner Mashed Potatoes with gravy, corn, dinner roll Wednesday - Taco Bar Choice of 3 Hard or Soft Shell Tacos, Taco Salad, 2 Taco Burgers And French Fries, Super Tots Thursday - Sioux Burger And French Fries or Homemade Chips Friday - Spaghetti and Meatball Hotdish Green Beans, 2 Bread Sticks Sunday Lunch Buffet for Seniors Now offering a Sunday lunch buffet for Seniors ages 50 years and older for $5.00 (not including drinks) from 11 am-2 pm.

Saturday, August 19 at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 at 4 p.m.

Guaranteed Payout For August 19th Event $2,500 for Regular Cars $500 for Powder Puff $200 for Pitman’s Race

Page 22 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo” Sota Iya Ye Yapi - www.earthskyweb.com/sota.htm - Anpetu Iyamni - August 9, 2017 Notices Buffalo Lanes League Meeting Buffalo Lanes will be having their league meeting on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 7pm. Voting for league secretary, president and treasurer. Discussing league fees, bowling times and schedule. Tentative league schedule: *Monday & Thursday Men’s league. *Tuesday & Wednesday Women’s league. *Friday night mixed (2 shifts). *Sunday night mixed. *Saturday youth league. Sponsor a team which will allow advertising at the lanes. *** $1 per game of bowling beginning at 5 pm along with drink specials until midnight. *** 1st Annual Summer Slam Challenge Tournament Friday, August 11, 2017 6:30 p.m. You will participate in bowling, darts, pool and bean bag toss based on a point system. Call John for more details: 698-3300.

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