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UW Parkside Hosts New Exhibit by Sky Hopinka Kaili Berg modes that help think through Staff Writer the complications of culture From February 4 through and existence, both contempo- March 20, the Mathis Gallery rary and historical, and how to in the Rita Tallent Picken Re- explore, question, and arrange gional Center for Arts & Hu- the multitude of layers that manities at Parkside displayed constitute an Indigenous post- a series of videos showing colonial perspective. Sky Hopinka’s works. These layers are an imper- Sky Hopinka is a member fect puzzle that are not about of the Ho-Chunk Nation of the precision of the connec- Wisconsin and a descendant tions, but rather the generation of the Pechanga Band of Lu- of overlapping swathes of iseño Indians. The announce- emotion and ways of under- ment of identity is significant standing – for the viewer and to his work, revealing the Hopinka. layered strata of information, Hopinka’s work was a part Cinema Award at the Berwick cally through art, that is about and cinema has been a way to presence, confusion, and his- of the 2016 Wisconsin Trien- Film and Media Arts Festival beauty, language, and things explore these different ques- tory. nial and the 2017 Whitney Bi- and the Mary L. Nohl Fund that are hard to describe in tions on what to do with his- In similar ways, Hopinka’s ennial and the 2018 FRONT Fellowship for Individual this western world we live tory or how to relate to history videos use figures and texts Triennial. Artists in the Emerging artist in,” said Sky Hopinka. “For and present that in the future.” that are layered and dense in He was a guest curator at category for 2018. me, making moving images, image and sound, movement the 2019 Whitney Biennial He was a fellow at the Rad- and meaning, and those tac- and was a part of Cosmopolis cliffe Institute for Advanced tics assist in questioning the #2 at the Centre Pompidou. Study at Harvard University Attention: The Next Deadline of the complications of knowledge, He was awarded jury prizes in 2018-2019 and the Sun- access, and artifact. at the Onion City Film Fes- dance Art of Nonfiction Fel- Hoca\k Worak will be April 3rd which will be As a tribal member and tival, the More with Less low for 2019. published on April 10th. Please contact as the maker, Hopinka takes Award at the 2016 Images “I use cinema as a way to Hoca\k Worak at ext. 1006 if you have a change steps to acknowledge his pres- Festival, the Tom Berman express different parts as how ence and involvement. The Award for Most Promising I identify as an indigenous of address or would like to be placed possibilities of experimental Filmmaker at the 54th Ann person. There aren’t a lot of on the mailing list. cinema open a wide range of Arbor Film Festival, the New ways to express that specifi- March 27, 2020 LETTERS PAGE 3 A letter from the President For the past few weeks, you spike in attendance at our an- couldn’t go anywhere without cillary gaming site in Tomah, hearing about the Coronavirus just because it was open. But and the public health pandem- a confirmed case in La Crosse ic that’s been issued. county quickly lead to its clo- The main focus of it all is to sure. prevent the spread of the virus Also during this time, we by limiting the possibility of saw bars and restaurants being exposure to it. This approach ordered to close their doors. will limit the impact it’ll have Wisconsin public schools on lives of our tribal elders went from a three week clo- and those with underlying sure to closing indefinitely. health issues. The future spun into uncer- During this last full week of tainty at this point. March 2020, we’re now expe- Other areas of concern were riencing limitations on where public use facilities, like fit- we are allowed to travel. This ness center and gyms, as po- is like nothing I’ve experi- tential areas where the virus enced during my short time could be spread. This lead to on Earth. closing our workout facilities The first tough decision I and branch offices. had to make was cancelling Essentially, only critic staff our March Madness All Na- of government opeations and tive basketball tournament. our health department remain This decision was purely operational at this time. to avoid any liability issues This week we are going of continuing to host tribal from exploring layoffs to ex- events with a large number of ecuting temporary layoffs. people gathering. During the temporary lay- I’ve always enjoyed attend- offs, employees keep their ing the basketball tournament, health insurance, as well but decided to cancel it to as bridge service with new implement a strategy to do amendments to the Employ- our part in helping prevent the ment Relations Act. Unem- spread of the virus. ployment benefits are avail- The following week, we able during this time. saw the rise of confirmed cas- One of the down sides of Ho-Chunk Nation President Marlon WhiteEagle attends an International Women’s Day event in Milwaukee with Wisconsin State Representative David Bowen and es of the virus in Dane county, keeping health insurance is guest speaker Paulette Jordan, who is campaigning for U.S. Senate for Idaho. among other counties in the having to double pay your Rep. Bowen tested positive for COVID-19 on March 23, 2020. state. This lead local, state, premiums once work resumes. and national official to further But at least you’ll have health We’ve also prepared Certifi- tinue. through this process. address the public health is- coverage during the pan- cate of Employment to enable The Nation has faced a I’m most thankful to our sues. demic, to eliminate higher these employees to travel to pandemic like this during the tribal government leadership This lead to the closure of personal health costs. work when travel is limited, existence of our government and health professionals who our gaming facilities. Ho- Each executive branch if at all. structure. It’s having feder- are working tirelessly to en- Chunk Gaming-Madison was department has compiled a Although a lot of services ally mandated requirements of sure the safety and wellbeing our first gaming site to close list of staff crucial to con- are suspended, there are cer- emergency preparedness plans of our people, employees, and to the public. We even saw a tinue government operations. tain tasks obligated to con- in place that helped guide us customers. Wainiginupwi. To All Tribal Members and Employees of the Ho-Chunk Nation tribal members, our employ- Our clinic doors remain open. will stand ready to open our ees, and our communities. Our food distribution and lifelines – the gaming sites – We must begin the process of elder meals will continue to as quickly as practicable after reducing our workforce. The operate safely but effectively. this pandemic has passed. Nation must consider layoffs In this time of economic For now, please be safe. of employees even while we instability and uncertainty in Please follow all guidelines work to lessen the impact on health, we know you will be to self-isolate/social distance, tribal members by declaring facing hardships. We under- keep clean, and seek medical the May 1st per capita distri- stand the fragility of our com- assistance when absolutely bution. munities and wish we could necessary. You and your fam- We will be coordinating do more for you and your ily will stay in my prayers. critical government services. family. Rest assured that we
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We have been saving Submissions deadlines for the Hocak Worak are by 4:30 PM. We cannot guarantee the publication of submissions right for the Nation. The CO- money and have prepared for meeting these deadlines if the space is not available. No part of this publication may be produced without express written consent from the Editor. VID-19 pandemic is unprece- many contingencies, but our HOCAK WORAK NEWSLETTER dented, and I’ve been working resources are not infinite. We EDITOR ...... Ardith Van Riper P.O. Box 667, Black River Falls, WI 54615 tirelessly to make sure that the are limiting travel, cancel- measures that we are putting ing non-essential meetings, STAFF WRITER ...... Elijah T. Smith • PHONE: (800) 472-3089 forward are the most viable, and staying educated on the STAFF WRITER ...... Kaili Berg • FAX: (715) 284-7852 safest, and intuitive decisions Coronavirus pandemic within Administrative Assistant ...... Anna Reichenbach EMAIL: [email protected] to meet the demands of our the Legislature and have a • ONLINE: www.ho-chunknation.com Nation while protecting each resolution requiring the other www.hocakworak.com of our people from the virus. branches to do the same. The Hocak Worak We’ve had to close the But we have some very dif- is a member of: doors on our revenue stream, ficult decisions ahead of us. The Native American the casinos. We cannot open This pandemic has created an Journalists Association them again until it is safe, and impossible situation for our PAGE 4 ELDERS / HEALTH Wake hikiruxe wira 27, 2020 Reducing Stress in Elder BirBirtthdayshdays Challenging Times 1 Renee Elizabeth Coleman 17 Lita Jean Snake Amos Wallace Kingsley Jr. 18 Wayne James Peters Jess Weeden MSW, APSW and 2 Richard John Amble Tony Gene Delarosa writing letters, text messages, mak- ing phone calls, having Zoom or Alvina Mae Bolinski James Allen Rogers JennieLynn Hastings MS During times of uncertainty, it FaceTime meetings can reduce the Veronica Lynn Espinoza Gloria White Thunder feelings of isolation. If you have William Hopinkah 19 Orval Tipton Jr. can be especially hard to deal with stress, depression and anxiety which family or pets at home, be sure to 4 Joyce Ann Penland Marlon Curtis Whitewing take time to play and spend time 5 Michael Allen Goodbear Daniel Ralph Whitehorse may creep in from time to time. This is especially true when some of our together. 6 Jennifer Ann Kearnes Kevin Vasquez “go-to” coping skills are unavail- Relaxation and healthy mind- Allen Carrol Cloud 20 Joan Fay Greendeer-Lee able to us such as spending times ful exercise such as yoga, medita- 7 Clyde Craig Blackdeer Joyce Lera Warner with friends, going out to a movie, tion, affirmations, guided imagery, Clinton Farrell Thunderchief Jayne Marie Dawson or doing activities in public. There prayers, can be uplifting and reduce Cynthia Cloud Wilfrid Cleveland are ways to reduce feelings of de- stress. You can find several options Roberta Rae Funmaker Louisa Ruth Decora pression, stress, and anxiety. Not on Youtube: https://www.youtube. 8 Anna May Salinas 21 Roy Carl Greengrass all coping skills will fit all people so com/watch?v=fXOAXaeCv5s. Margaret Josephine Hoffma Kate Sharron Martin it is best to experiment to see what Take time to embrace your breath. 9 Nancy Ruth Prescott Maxine L Kolner works for you. One technique is Square Breathing: Carl Alan Hernandez James Robert Ensley Keeping a routine is impor- Breathe in for four seconds, hold for Lance Everett Tallmadge Anita Ramona Nevsimal tant. Even if your schedules have four seconds, exhale for four sec- Myra Jane Cunneen Casey James Whitegull changed, try to establish a routine onds, hold for four seconds. Repeat 10 Yvonne Delarosa 23 Marilyn Lynn Lowe that you do daily as it will assist as needed. Patrick Ralph Day 24 Richard Dale Snake with keeping your mind focused on Emotional Wellbeing includes let- Nellie Marie Peoples Francesca Wynne Medina the next steps, next goals...moving ting yourself feel emotions. It is ok 11 Kelly Dorothy Wiese 25 Cynthia Ann Decorah forward. It can be easy to fall into to cry and be afraid, having a good Dawn Marie Campion Frances Wentz a rut of not getting dressed or not cry can be healing. Rain heals the Sandra Mae Smith 26 Arlene May Shegonee practicing healthy hygiene, but it is earth in a similar fashion. Write 12 Cecil Roger Garvin Sr. Patricia Ann Swartling important to continue. Try to con- down your worries on paper and Lisa Ann Stroessner Leigh Ellen Schulte tinue to eat healthy, exercise regu- rip them into small pieces. This can Lawrence Littlegeorge Jr. Phillip Armond Brownwood larly, maintain a healthy sleep cycle. be satisfying and reduce frustration Carolyn Leigh Toews 26 Christine Margaret Jendrisak Being active naturally lifts moods, about the things that we cannot con- 13 Gregory Keith Smith 27 Kirk Lawrence Hopinka reduces stress, and restores energy. trol. Glenn Charles White Eagle Herbert Cleveland Other ideas to consider include the Its ok to reach out for professional James Alan Funmaker Jr. Colleen Annette Greengrass following: help, call your therapist to talk over the phone. Maria Elena Contreras 28 Sherry Lynn Smith Creativity and mental stimulation including board games, card games, In difficult and stressful times, 14 Kerwin John La Mere Ruth Debra Rave it may seem hard to do but have Jeremy Patrick Rockman 29 Dennis Dean Berefsky solitary games, computer games, games online, games can be uplift- gratitude. Make a list of what you Larry Verdayne Garvin Anthony Wayne Dick are thankful for in your everyday William Samuel Waler ing and can help pass time. This can 30 Gary Steven Snowball include puzzles such as sudoku or life. Look at all of the wonderful Maynard Allen Rave Sr. Susan Carol Walczak crossword puzzles. Making music, opportunities you have to connect 15 Anna MayWinneshiek Lawrence Delarosa listening to music, sewing, bead- to yourself and your family in new 16 Michael David Sherwood Yvonne Mae Smith ing, crocheting, painting, journal- ways. You have the breath of life, Mark Alan Myers Truman Howard Williams Sr. ing, writing. Flexing your creative you have the ability to walk upon Mary Bernhardt 31 Sherman James Funmaker muscles and learning new skills can Mother Earth and witness all of the Pauline Oliva Ward John Davis Steindorf reduce feelings of stress and art is beauty in our world. Smile, and re- Mark Eric Stroessner Linda Eileen Johnson therapeutic. member this is temporary. Linda Lorraine Goodwin Connecting from afar such as
A Total Lifestyle Approach To Health Submitted by Kathleen on a piece of paper and put it light at night, such as phones found. that reduces infection over the Clemons, Exercise in the jar or write in a journal. and television. They can in- 12. Do Art projects on your long term. Physiologist When this situation is over, hibit your sleep. Google it! own or as a family. Paint- 4. Several studies indicate During this difficult time, it you can look back and see 7. You can watch funny ings, gluing things together, that both acute and chronic is good to be reminded how how there were still so many movies with your family. stick houses. Get creative and exercise improves the body’s our lifestyle plays a role in good things going on while Laughter is good for the soul! promote creativity with your response to the flu vaccine. our health. What we keep dealing with this situation. 8. Have a cooking class family. While we are so focused on hearing right now is “You 4. Stress management. with your family and / or COVID19 right now, the flu is can’t do this, you can’t go This is a stressful time. Prac- teach your children how to Think outside the box right still out there and still killing here, you can’t do that.” If tice Tai Chi, Yoga or medita- cook. Let one of your chil- now. There are a lot of life people. we allow ourselves to get tion to help you through this dren / grandchildren pick the skills that could be taught dur- 5. Near daily physical ac- consumed by this, it can be time. Dr. Paul Lam has a recipe and go from there. Use ing this time. The family unit tivity has a strong influence in very depressing. Despite free Tai Chi workout on the this time to experiment with can come out of this stronger lowering the odds of getting what is going on, there are internet and you can search new recipes. Create a meal than ever. sick with the common cold. still many things you can do for meditation videos to guide from what you currently have 6. If you do get a cold, you as an individual and your im- you. Or, you can simply sit in your cupboards. Let’s look specifically at the are more likely to get well mediate family. In addition, I quietly and repeat to yourself 9. Teach your children benefits of physical activity: sooner if you exercise regu- provided some information on that you are well, you are how to do the laundry, fold larly. how physical activity can help grateful, you are blessed or it, and put it away. This is a 1. Moderate exercise your immune system. whatever it is that you want to very valuable lesson and keep (where you can talk but can’t We will get through this to- say to yourself. this going after life returns to sing) increases the re-circula- gether. Practice good hygiene What you can do: 5. Increase your intake of normal. This could save you tion of neutrophils and natural as you have been hearing fruits and vegetables. This time in the long run and teach killer cells, two cells that play about. Think about what you 1. Go visit some State includes fresh, frozen and responsibility to your chil- a critical role in front line im- can do instead of can’t. Be Parks you have always want- canned. We get so many nutri- dren. mune defenses. well. ed to go to and go hiking with ents from these foods and it is 10. Have a “limited / NO” 2. Stress hormones, which the family. so important right now to do social media time. Teach can suppress immunity, are 2. Biking, walking, watch- all we can to arm these bod- your kids how to play outside not elevated during moder- Resource: American Col- ing activity YouTube videos. ies of ours to be strong and or explore outside….like we ate exercise (which is a good lege of Sports Medicine. The Just Google any type of work- healthy. had to do when we were kids. thing). Common Cold Is Less Com- out you want to do and a free 6. Get regular sleep. If 11. Try Geocaching. This 3. Although the immune mon Among The Fit. Novem- version will pop up for you. you are having trouble, try is basically treasure hunt- system returns to pre-activity ber / December 2017. Volume 3. Start a Gratitude Jar / using a red light in your room. ing. www.geocaching.com. levels within a few hours, 21. Number 6. Journal for you or your fam- It has sleep promoting effects. Check this site out to find out each session represents a ily. Each day write something Decrease your use of blue where these little treasures are boost in immune surveillance proposed by the Executive Branch leaders to protect employees amid closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The changes to the ERA were specific to layoff scenarios, alternate worksites and job duties, and flexibility in work schedules. In addition, the recall and rehire periods are extended from six months to 12 months.
The changes to the Computer Usage Act allows employees to use personal computers during emergency declarations.
March 20 also marked the closing of the Office of General Council building, and personnel is only available via telephone and email communications. The tentative re-open date is April 6.
On March 21, a memo was released from Vice President Karena Thundercloud to all tribal members and employees in regards to COVID-19. The Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature is limiting travel, canceling non- essential meetings, and staying educated on the pandemic.
The memo also announced the process of reducing the workforce and coordinating critical government services. Food Distribution and elder meals will continue to operate. Additionally, the May 2020 Per March 27, 2020 NEWS PAGE 5 Capita Distribution was approved. Continued from Page1 lature approvedThe the May Ho- 2020Chunk Ho-Chunk Nation and Legislature its partners passed workemployees diligently to use to personal protect ourand communities, staying educated our on employees,the Worak’s and Facebook page for Per Capita Distribution.our tribal members.changes toThe the situation Employment is fluidcomputers, and constant during emergency updates arepandemic. released. Check the Hocakup Worak’sto date notices. On March 20, White Eagle Relations Act (ERA) and declarations. The memo also announced Remember to remain con- signs orders requiringFacebook the Ex page- the for Computer up to date Usage notices. Act March 20 also marked the the process of reducing the scientious while on social ecutive Branch non-enterprise proposed by the Executive closing of the Office of Gen- workforce and coordinating media. Find trusted sites that departments to transitionRemember to to Branchremain leaders conscientious to protect em while- eral on Council social building, media. and Find trucriticalsted sites government that share services. useful share useful information. Not critical functions as soon as ployees amid closures due to personnel is only available Food Distribution and elder all videos or photos appearing practicable but noinformation. later than Notthe COVID-19 all videos pandemic. or photos appearingvia telephone online and emailare based com- onmeals facts. will continue to oper- online are based on facts. March 23 at midnight. A sep- The changes to the ERA munications. The tentative ate. Additionally, the May Regularly staying informed arate order discouragedRegularly mass staying were informed specific to withlayoff thesce- latestre-open COVID date-19 is newsApril 6. can cause2020 fear, Per stress, Capita Distributionand anxiety. with Support the latest is COVID-19 gatherings of ten or more peo- narios, alternate worksites and On March 21, a memo was was approved. news can cause fear, stress, ple. Meetings ofavailable less than tenthrough job duties, the N andational flexibility Disaster in Distressreleased fromHelpline Vice President at 800- 985-5990The Ho-Chunk or text TalkWithUsNation and toand 66746. anxiety. Support is avail- should follow socialThe distanchelpline- offerswork schedules. 24/7 confidential In addition, emotional Karena Thundercloud support. to all its partners work diligently able through the National ing and other public health the recall and rehire periods tribal members and employ- to protect our communities, Disaster Distress Helpline at recommendations. are extended from six months ees in regards to COVID-19. our employees, and our tribal 800-985-5990 or text TalkWi- Also, on March 20, a memo to 12 months. The Ho-Chunk Nation Legis- members. The situation is thUs to 66746. The helpline was released by the Office of The changes to the Com- lature is limiting travel, can- fluid, and constant updates are offers 24/7 confidential emo- the President announcing the puter Usage Act allows celing non-essential meetings, released. Check the Hocak tional support.
Alterations (alphabetical) as of March 24: -Branch Offices closed (Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and St. Paul) -CDL Training postponed until further notice -Community Garden Planning Meetings canceled -Department of Business Strategic Planning Meetings canceled -Department of Justice Listening Session canceled -Department of Labor, Safety Division suspending all training -Department of Personnel announces hiring freeze effective March 18 -Diabetes Workshop in Baraboo canceled -Executive Building department doors closed and locked -Financial Literacy Event postponed until further notice -Fitness Centers, activity rooms, and workout areas of the Nation are closed until lifted -Flag Raising breakfasts at the Executive Building canceled -Food and vendors at the Executive Building suspended until further notice -Free Women’s Self-Defense Clinic canceled -HCG-Wittenberg Vietnam Veterans Flag Raising event canceled -Health & Wellness classes suspended -Health & Wellness Medical Nutrition Therapy by phone only -HHCDA will not take reservations for the Indian Mission, Blue Wing, Indian Heights, and Chakh- hah-Chee Community buildings until further notice -Ho-Chunk Gaming – Black River Falls closes to the public March 19 -Ho-Chunk Gaming – Nekoosa closes to the public March 18 -Ho-Chunk Gaming – Tomah closes to the public March 18 -Ho-Chunk Gaming – Wisconsin Dells closes to the public March 18 -Ho-Chunk Gaming – Wittenberg closes to the public March 20 -Ho-Chunk Head Start Programs closures to follow local school districts -Ho-Chunk Higher Education Division scholarship deadline of March 25 for spring 2020 term -Ho-Chunk Language Division offices closed to protect Eminent Speakers and staff working remotely -Ho-Chunk Nation Enrollment Division closed to the public with limited services -Ho-Chunk Nation Gaming Commission Regular Monthly Meeting canceled until further notice -Ho-Chunk Nation March Madness Basketball Tournament postponed indefinitely -Ho-Chunk Nation Museum and Cultural Center closed for visitors -Ho-Chunk Nation Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) by appointment only -Ho-Chunk Office of Tribal Enrollment suspending Tribal ID operations -Homebuyer Education Classes postponed until further notice -Juried Youth Art Show postponed -Legislative Area Meetings postponed for the time being -Life Skills Class at D1CC canceled until further notice -Linking Generations Groups canceled -Mothers of Tradition Group canceled -National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event canceled -Office of General Council close as of March 20 and re-open April 6 -Partners in Parenting (PIP) canceled -Prek-12 Grant program no longer accepting applications as of March 19 for the remainder of the fiscal year -QPR Gatekeeper Training event canceled -Social Services, Tribal Aging Unit, and Youth Services buildings closed to non-staff except for deliveries -Supreme Court rescheduled March 14 hearing with a date to be determined -Temperature screening of employees at the Executive Building and Health Clinic -Traditional Court is temporarily suspended for the health and well-being of our elders -Trial and Specialty Courts request hearings via teleconference or video conferencing -Tribal Aging Units closing congregate meal sites, but home-delivered meals will continue -Vietnam Veterans Day event canceled -Visitors at the Executive Building on limitations and restrictions -Whitetail Crossing Convenience Stores reduced hours of operation to 7 AM to 9 PM -Wills Caravan 2020 canceled -Youth Employment Program 2020 postponed indefinitely
PAGE 6 CENSUS / HEALTH Wake hikiruxe wira 27, 2020 U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham on Operational Updates March 18, 2020 Should any additional adjust- Release Number CB20- ments need to be made, the RTQ.08 Census Bureau will commu- MARCH 18, 2020 — Less nicate these changes broadly than one week ago, the 2020 and promptly. Census fully kicked off, and In late May, census takers invitations continue to ar- around the nation will begin rive in mailboxes across the visiting households that have nation. As of this morning, not yet responded to the 2020 more than eleven million Census to help complete the households have responded. count. As we continue to America is stepping up to monitor the evolving CO- shape our future and ensure VID-19 outbreak, we will families and communities are adjust census taker and survey counted. operations as necessary in or- Beginning today, in sup- der to follow the guidance of Invitations continue to arrive in mailboxes across the United States. port of guidance on what we federal, state and local health can all do to help slow the authorities. respond to the census, and the action to keep students and everyone to respond online spread of coronavirus, 2020 The public is strongly en- 2020 Census will count every- faculty safe. today at 2020Census.gov. Census field operations will couraged to respond to the one accurately. We recognize For all other Census Bureau With the flexibility and sup- be suspended for two weeks 2020 Census online using a that many people plan to ac- household and economic sur- port of the American people, until April 1, 2020. The Cen- desktop computer, laptop, cess the 2020 Census through veys separate from the 2020 we will achieve a complete sus Bureau is taking this step smartphone, or tablet, and other response modes, such as Decennial Census, Bureau and accurate count which to help protect the health and can also respond by phone phone or paper, which is why personnel will begin using helps guide funding decisions safety of the American public, or mail. Everyone should re- the 2020 Census has such a phone calls instead of in- for things like hospitals, roads Census Bureau employees, spond to the 2020 Census as nimble design. person visits. In the limited and emergency services. Re- and everyone going through soon as they receive their in- On March 15, 2020, the number of instances where an spondents can also respond by the hiring process for tempo- vitation — and when they’re Census Bureau announced in-person visit is necessary, calling the number provided rary census taker positions. finished, they can make sure several adaptations to our we are working closely with in their invitation or by mail During this pause in field their friends, families and so- group quarters operations to public health authorities to once they have received a pa- operations, the Census Bu- cial networks know about the accommodate recent sched- ensure each visit is accom- per form. reau will continue to evaluate importance of responding. uling changes on college plished safely. all 2020 Census operations. It has never been easier to campuses as leadership takes Once again, we encourage
Prepared by Pam Thunder, RS Environmental Health Program Manager Ho-Chunk Health Department Preparedness and Response to 2020 Census Question on Race COVID-19 Information for American Indians and Alaska Natives The Ho-Chunk Nation Health Department has been in constant communication with its Tribal Leadership, local, State, Regional, and How should I respond to the race question Why does the census ask a question Federal partners regarding the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic. if I am American Indian or Alaska Native? about race? We have been providing guidance to our Health Department staff as An individual’s response to the 2020 Census race The question on race is asked of all people in the well as other internal Ho-Chunk Nation Departments. The situation question is based upon self-identification. The United States. These data are required for federal, continues to evolve on a daily basis and we have made some changes U.S. Census Bureau does not tell individuals which state, and tribal programs and are critical factors boxes to mark or what heritage to write in. in the basic research behind numerous policies, to our operations to ensure the health and safety of our community particularly for civil rights. Race data are used in members and our staff. If you have questions regarding coronavirus People who identify as American Indian or Alaska planning and funding government programs that please use the [email protected]. Native may mark the American Indian or Alaska provide funds or services for specific groups. Native checkbox and enter the name of their enrolled or principal tribe(s) in the write-in area. These data are also used to evaluate Current Services being provided by the Ho-Chunk Nation Health government programs and policies to ensure Department: People may report multiple races and/or report they fairly and equitably serve the needs of multiple detailed groups. Each specific write-in all racial groups and to monitor compliance • Call ahead same day clinic appointments area will record up to 200 characters and up to with antidiscrimination laws, regulations, and • Emergency Dental appointments 6 detailed groups, allowing for long names and policies. States also use these data to meet multiple groups to be reported. legislative redistricting requirements. • Emergency Optical appointments • Behavioral Health Services via phone and Telehealth Improvements to the 2020 race question. • Community Health Services WIC (appt. only) Food Several question design improvements were made Distribution Delivery, Nutrition & Exercise Physiology phone to help improve reporting of detailed American Indian and Alaska Native identities. appt. only, Car seat appt. only. • Pharmacy Services including mail prescriptions • Examples included for the “American Indian or • Environmental Health emergency services such as well and Alaska Native” checkbox category. septic • Detailed American Indian tribes, Alaska Native • Water and waste water utility services villages, and indigenous Central and South American responses collected via a dedicated Changes that you might notice at the Ho-Chunk Health Care Center write-in area. and the House of Wellness Clinic: Identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native on the census is a matter of self- • We request that you call ahead to be seen by a Provider. identification. • All patients coming into the facility must check in at the reception desk. The Census Bureau collects race data in accordance with the 1997 U.S. Office of Management and • We have changed our recorded answering machine with Budget (OMB) standards on race and ethnicity. The new options. 1997 OMB standards define “American Indian or • We have added Security Officers to assist with Patient Flow. Alaska Native” as “A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America • You will be asked a series of questions upon check in to (including Central America), and who maintains ensure you are directed to the appropriate waiting area. tribal affiliation or community attachment.” • New waiting areas have been identified to maintain proper distancing. • New cleaning measures have been implemented Current hours of Operation and Contact Numbers Ho-Chunk Health Care Center Clinic 8am-4:30 pm call 715-284-9851 Connect with us @uscensusbureau For more information: House of Wellness Clinic Hours 8am-4:30 pm call 608-355-1240 2020CENSUS.GOV HHCC Pharmacy Hours: 8am-5:00 pm call 715-284-9851 HOW Pharmacy Hours: 8am-5:00 pm call 608-355-1240 Community Health Hours: 8am-4:30 pm 715-284-9851 Food Distribution Hours: 8am-4:30 pm but must call Susan Wilcox at 715-284-7461 ex. 5038 March 27, 2020 HEALTH PAGE 7
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What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Social Distancing and What it means! What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? What are severe complications from this virus? Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness Some patients have pneumonia in both lungs, multi-organ that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes failure and in some cases death. Yes, that means COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. How can I help protect myself? Can people in the U.S. get COVID-19? People can help protect themselves from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions. you too! Yes. COVID-19 is spreading from person to person in parts of • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. the United States. Risk of infection with COVID-19 is higher • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with for people who are close contacts of someone known to have unwashed hands. Submitted by necessary to leave the house COVID-19, for example healthcare workers, or household • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 members. Other people at higher risk for infection are those seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at Pam Thunder, RS remember to maintain a safe who live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. Environmental Health distance away from others, of COVID-19. Learn more about places with ongoing spread at Program Manager that means 6 feet. Wash your https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/ If you are sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness hands with soap and water or transmission.html#geographic. to others, you should In the last week you may have heard a lot about social use hand sanitizer after you Have there been cases of COVID-19 in the U.S.? • Stay home when you are sick. have touched any handrails, • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the distancing to help slow the Yes. The first case of COVID-19 in the United States was tissue in the trash. door knobs, pens, or signature reported on January 21, 2020. The current count of cases of spread of coronavirus. This is • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects pads in public. Try to com- COVID-19 in the United States is available on CDC’s webpage at and surfaces. an effort that ALL of us must https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html. plete errands at a time that it What should I do if I recently traveled from an area with undertake to slow the spread How does COVID-19 spread? of the ongoing coronavirus will be less crowded. WHO ongoing spread of COVID-19? should be practicing social The virus that causes COVID-19 probably emerged from an pandemic. WHY is this so animal source, but is now spreading from person to person. If you have traveled from an affected area, there may be important? Social distancing distancing? EVERYONE. The virus is thought to spread mainly between people who restrictions on your movements for up to 2 weeks. If you Social distancing applies to are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) develop symptoms during that period (fever, cough, trouble means limiting the close con- through respiratory droplets produced when an infected breathing), seek medical advice. Call the office of your health tact with other people. This is work and government related person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person care provider before you go, and tell them about your travel and settings. In person meeting can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has especially important to protect your symptoms. They will give you instructions on how to get must be limited to less than the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or care without exposing other people to your illness. While sick, our most vulnerable com- possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main avoid contact with people, don’t go out and delay any travel to munity members including 10 people with at least 6 feet way the virus spreads. Learn what is known about the spread reduce the possibility of spreading illness to others. between people. It also ap- of newly emerged coronaviruses at https://www.cdc.gov/ elders, those with health prob- coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html. Is there a vaccine? lems, or anyone with a com- plies to religious and social functions as well. We have What are the symptoms of COVID-19? There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The promised immune system. It best way to prevent infection is to take everyday preventive capabilities to communicate Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory is important that even younger actions, like avoiding close contact with people who are sick and by phone, email, conference illness with symptoms of washing your hands often. healthy adults practice social • fever distancing because they are calls, and teleconference calls. • cough Is there a treatment? It is important to utilize these • shortness of breath able to spread the disease to There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19. tools to continue vital opera- People with COVID-19 can seek medical care to help other people. WHAT should relieve symptoms. I do? Limit trips out of the tions and connections within house to only getting grocer- our communities. Please help ies, seeking medical services, us to protect the most pre- cious in our communities by cdc.gov/COVID19 and caring for elders. When you decide it is absolutely staying home! CS 314937-A 03/20/2020 PAGE 8 ENROLLMENT Wake hikiruxe wira 27, 2020
The following individual applicants have met the requirements of the HO-CHUNK NATION CODE (HCC) TITLE 2 – GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7 – TRIBAL ENROLLMENT AND MEMBERSHIP CODE, Enacted by Legislature: October 16, 2007 in accordance with the Constitution of the Ho-Chunk Nation and the Tribal Enrollment and Membership Code. The Enrollment Officer will certify a Notice of Eligibility for Membership and will publish such Notice in the Nation’s newsletter and on the Nation’s website. Upon publication a sixty (60) Day notice period begins. The Notice of Eligibility for Membership must include the Applicant’s name, date of birth, Base Roll ancestry, Ho-Chunk Blood and parent. In cases of adopted Applicants certain identifying information will be neither published nor released pursuant to Wisconsin and other States’ Laws. This determination may be appealed to the Ho-Chunk Nation Judiciary by any adult enrolled Ho-Chunk Nation Member within sixty (60) Days after the date on which the Office of Tribal Enrollment publishes the Notice of Eligibility for Membership.
EOPUB 03272020 APPLICANT NAME DATE OF BLOOD ANCESTOR FATHER MOTHER BIRTH QUANTUM 1. GREYHAIR 10/27/2011 3/8 Co No Kaw Melvin Raymond Non-Indian Tasha Sue Louis Greyhair Greyhair N1910 – 00140 2. GREYHAIR 07/26/2016 3/8 Co No Kaw Melvin Raymond Non-Indian Kaiden Raymond Louis Greyhair Greyhair N1910 – 00140 3. KRAUSE 12/30/2017 ¼ Hay Nun Kah Harmon Lee Non-Indian McKenzie Ann William Decorra Krause 1881- 00486 4. GOODBEAR 06/19/2016 ¼ Wau Konk Jah Hunkah Tamarack Phillip Non-Indian Evette Lorainne Joe Thunderking Goodbear 1881 – 00266 5. BLACKCOON 03/01/2019 ¼ Son Nik O He Way Kah Ian Hunter Non-Indian Olive Mae George Cloud Blackcoon 1901 – 00149 6. HOPINKA 07/26/2019 ¼ Haw Kaw Chaw Pin Nee Kah Jason Nathaniel Non-Indian Jackson Evan Fred Miner Hopinka 1901 – 00234 7. TAHDOOAHNIPPAH 11/19/2018 3/8 Ha Ga Kah Non-Member Brianna Amelia Penelope Gloria Harold Fred Blackdeer Sr Littlegeorge 1901 - 00969 8. BLACKHAWK 09/30/2019 ¼ Coo Noo Kah Reiss Mason Non-Indian Fire Mason Decorah Russius Beverly Decorah Blackhawk 1901 – 00322 9. WARD 04/03/2019 5/16 Gunnar Thor- Non-Indian Amity Alexandria James DeCora Benjamin Ward N1910 – 01036 10. PRESCOTT 05/26/2012 1/2 Hay Zee Zatch Kaw Cha-Ska Tt-Rk Olin Danger James Smith Duane Prescott N1910 – 00012 11. GARCIA-ALLEN 11/28/2001 ¼ Nau Nun Zhee Win Kah Regina Trayvion Marquise Alice Fannie Greencloud Francesca Garcia 1881 – 00444 12. DECORAH- 05/25/2018 3/8 Ha Gah Kah Non-Indian Eleanor Suzette RODRIGUEZ Jones J Decorra Decorah Emmie Starr 1901-00430 13. BOURDON 09/17/2015 3/8 Wau Kon Chaw Neek Kah Terry Lee Lujan Hiigisinisini Carolila George Winneshiek 1881 – 00432 14. THOMPSON 03/20/2000 ¼ Wah Qua Ho Pin Kah Non-Indian Leah Rose Alexandria Marie Henry Thunder Thunder-Gajda – NS Non ndian Non ember Ariana ristine e Nasha a Ra hu Sep S a ah Lo an homas Non ndian Lucy ae esse eor e Little eor e enasha – R HA R Shun hun Ni ah Alan reyhair ennesha Ruby ylie Ruby ohn dward Littlewolf unma er – N R, r Nau Nun hee Win ah eynan Ale andro Non ndian eynan Ale andro Annie annie reencloud iner – L Son Ni He Way ah yrone ric loud Ne a ean Hocici wen erald eor e loud Little eor e – AN R W Ha Na ah awson ade Ari rayson ole eor e iner ristopher ampbell – cAndrew N A R Wo h chaw He Ray ah ordan ichael Rosalind Ann o ie aye eor e unma er Sr unma er le eland – L Son Ni He Way ah ohn Sherman La ina ay loud Reign K’oonaaksana eor e loud loud, – L , Son Ni He Way ah ohn Sherman La ina ay loud ohn Sherman eor e loud loud, – W N B Na Nay ee ah Non ember Lindsey Sue enayah ar ean Ale Lonetree Windy Boy – BLA SH a ha e Win ah ar Alan Non ember ayin rant Honey Henrietta oun thunder le eland WH WA R Na He ah a ota Raine Non ember e e Raine ohn an Whitewater – B SH hau ap ah Non ndian awnah Wau on li er William Blac eer Bish – S HN R Ha ah ah Non ndian eleste a well onrad li ah Whitewin Whitewin – Salerno LL Na He ah Non ndian ewel Louise anessa Rae ames White id eon Hou hton – , nrollment fficer for the Ho hun Nation, hereby certify that the abo e nrollment li ibility List is an accurate presentation of enrollment applications re iewed and processed by the ffice of ribal nrollment Si ned and dated this Th day of March 2020
March 27, 2020 LEGISLATIVE MINUTES PAGE 9 HO-CHUNK NATION Reform Bill 1. Tabling under MOTION by Rep. Darren LEGISLATURE Unfinished Business, per Office Brinegar to approve the Febru- Resolution-Rescission of tion 03-03-20 H, Authorization REGULAR MEETING of the President, Resolutions- ary 20, 2020 Housing Commit- Resolution 05-03-16E Autho- of a Business Site Land Lease TRIBAL EXECUTIVE MOU between the Ho-Chunk tee Meeting minutes with cor- OFFICES rization of Land Lease on Lot on Maawakacak #439 T 2170 Nation Health Department, rections. Second by Rep. Sarah BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI #37 of the Indian Heights #439 for Specpro Professional Ser- Juneau County Health Depart- Lemieux. 12-0-0 MOTION MARCH 3, 2020 T 2104 for Roberta & Carson vices, LLC with corrections on ment, La Crosse County Health CARRIED. Funmaker page 2 “another term of eight Department, Monroe County Call to Order: President Mar- (8) months”. Second by Rep. Health Department, Shawano Resolution-Support of the lon White Eagle called the MOTION by Rep. Conroy Conroy Greendeer, Jr. 12-0- County Health Department, Tribal HUD-VASH Act meeting to order at 10:13 a.m. Greendeer, Jr. to adopt Resolu- 1(Rep. Lawrence Walker, Jr.) Wood County Health Depart- Roll Call: MOTION by Rep. Darren tion 03-03-20 C, Rescission of MOTION CARRIED. President Marlon White Eagle- ment and for the Response to Brinegar to adopt Resolution Resolution 05-03-16E Autho- Communicable Disease. Second P 03-03-20 A, Support of the Trib- rization of Land Lease on Lot Resolution-Authorization of by Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr. Vice President Karena Thun al Housing HUD-VASH Act. #37 of the Indian Heights #439 Fee Land Lease on the Par- 11-1(Rep. Darren Brinegar)-0 dercloud-P Second by Rep. Sarah Lemieux. T 2104 For Roberta & Carson menter Property for Scott and MOTION CARRIED. Rep. George Stacy-P 12-0-0 MOTION CARRIED. Funmaker. Second by Rep. Alexia Devries Rep. Hinu Smith-P Approval of Previous Meeting Stephanie Begay. 12-0-0 MO- Minutes: Resolution-Support for U.S. Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr.- TION CARRIED. MOTION by Rep. Hinu Smith P(10:18 a.m.) Department of Housing and Legislative Meeting-February Resolution-Rescission of Reso- to adopt Resolution 03-03-20 Rep. Stephanie Begay-P Urban Development Office of 18, 2020 lution 03-19-19C & Cancella- I, Authorization of Fee Land Rep. Kristin White Eagle-P Native American Programs tion of Land Lease #4234 on Lease on the Parmenter Proper- Rep. Darren Brinegar-P MOTION by Vice President One-Year Notice of Funding the Leasum Ward Property for ty for Scott and Alexia Devries. Rep. Lawrence Walker, Jr.- Karena Thundercloud to ap- Availability HHCDA Second by Vice President Kare- P(10:28 a.m.) prove the February 18, 2020 MOTION by Rep. Darren Brin- MOTION by Rep. Hinu Smith na Thundercloud. 11-0-2 (Rep. Rep. Sarah Lemieux-P Legislative Meeting minutes egar to adopt Resolution 03-03- to adopt Resolution 03-03-20 Lawrence Walker, Jr., Rep. Dar- Rep. Matthew Mullen-P with corrections. Second by 20 B, Support for the U.S. De- D, Rescission of Resolution 03- ren Brinegar) MOTION CAR- Rep. Robert TwoBears-P Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr. 12- partment of Housing and Urban 19-19 D & Cancellation of Land RIED. Rep. Paul Fox-P 0-0 MOTION CARRIED. Development Office of Native Lease #4234 on the Leasum Rep. Kathyleen Lone Tree- American Programs One-Year Ward Property for HHCDA. Resolution-Authorization of Whiterabbit-P Reconvened Legislative Meet- Notice of Funding Availability. Second by Rep. Conroy Green- Land Lease on the Rockland Determination of Quorum: ing-February 19, 2020 Second by Vice President Kare- deer, Jr. 12-0-0 MOTION Property Tract #439 T 2161 for Quorum is established at 10:14 MOTION by Vice President na Thundercloud. 12-0-0 MO- CARRIED. Wendell Everson a.m. Karena Thundercloud to ap- TION CARRIED. Opening Prayer: President prove the February 19, 2020 Resolution-Rescission of Reso- MOTION by Rep. Hinu Smith Marlon White Eagle offered a Reconvened Legislative Meet- Development Committee Meet- lution 11-07-17E & Cancella- to adopt Resolution 03-03-20 word of prayer. ing minutes with corrections. ing-February 25, 2020 tion of Lease #4288 on Lot #14 J, Authorization of Land Lease Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr. ar- Second by Rep. Conroy Green- MOTION by Rep. Hinu Smith of Timber Run #439 T 2175 for on the Rockland Property Tract rives at 10:18 a.m. deer, Jr. 12-0-0 MOTION to approve the February 25, Monica Cloud #439 T 2161 for Wendell Ever- Approval of Agenda: CARRIED. 2020 Development Committee son with correction on page 2, MOTION by Rep. Conroy MOTION by Rep. Stephanie Meeting minutes with correc- ninety (90.00) dollars. Second Greendeer, Jr. to adopt Resolu- Begay to approve the agenda Committee Reports: tions. Second by Rep. Conroy by Rep. Kristin White Eagle. tion 03-03-20 E, Rescission of with ADDING under New Greendeer, Jr. 12-0-0 MO- 13-0-0 MOTION CARRIED. Business, D. Ho-Chunk Lan- Housing Committee Meeting- TION CARRIED. Resolution 11-07-17E & Can- NoticeFebruary from the20, Office2020 of Tribal Enrollment cellation of Lease #4288 on Lot guage Recovery and E. Job Resolution-Authorization of #14 of Timber Run #439 T 2175 As of March 20, 2020, the following HCN Members have not submitted a 2019 Annual Address Verification Form (AVF). Land Lease on the Morten- for Monica Cloud. Second by son Property #439 T 2162 for Rep. Hinu Smith. 12-0-0 MO- In accordance to the HO-CHUNK NATION CODE (2 HCC §7) TRIBAL ENROLLMENT AND MEMBERSHIP CODE, Wysocki Produce Farms, Inc. TION CARRIED. SECTION 11a.1, The Office of TribalNotice Enrollment from the will Office publish of, in Tribal the Hocak Enrollment Worak, the names of Members who have Asnot of submittedMarch 20, an2020, AVF. the This following list shall HCN b eMembers published have for notsixty submitted (60) days, a 2019after Annualwhich, tAddresshe Members Verification who have Form not (AVF) . Resolution-Authorization of MOTION by Rep. Darren Brin- submitted their 2019 AVF will be referred to the Ho-Chunk Nation Police Department for investigation of their Residential Land Lease on egar to adopt Resolution 03-03- Inwhereabouts. accordance to (theMarch HO -27CHUNK, 2020 NATIONPublication) CODE (2 HCC §7) TRIBAL ENROLLMENT AND MEMBERSHIP CODE, Lot #14 of Timber Run #439 T 20 K, Authorization of Land Lease on the Mortenson Prop- SECTION 11a.1, The Office of Tribal Enrollment will publish, in the Hocak Worak, the names of Members who have 2175 for Sheridan Cloud erty #439 T 2162 for Wysocki not submitted an AVF. This list shall be published for sixty (60) days, after which, the Members who have not NAME NAME NAME MOTION by Rep. Conroy Produce Farms, Inc. with cor-
submittedBaum, Olivia their Anne 2019 AVF will be referredHunt, to the Ricky Ho -Chunk Nation Police DepartmentPummill, for Amanda investigation Lamae of their Greendeer, Jr. to adopt Resolu- rections. Second by Vice Presi- whereabouts.Blackdeer, Kemily (March Amber 27 , 2020 Publication) Johnson, Kunu Derion-Nelson Radtke, Michael James tion 03-03-20 F, Authorization dent Karena Thundercloud. 13- Brown, Jon Fredric Knipp, Savannah Sunshine Lynn Ringham, Benjamin David of Residential Land Lease on 0-0 MOTION CARRIED. Brown, StormieNAME Angel Korkmaz, NaomiNAME Georgia Lina Marie Ringham, NAMECandace Marie Lot #14 of Timber Run #439 T Baum, Olivia Anne Hunt, Ricky 2175 for Sheridan Cloud. Sec- Rep. Kathyleen Lone Tree- Casillas, Sharon La Mere, Darnell Wade Pummill,Ringham, Amanda Samuel Lamae Taylor ond by Rep. Stephanie Begay. Blackdeer, Kemily Amber Johnson, Kunu Derion-Nelson Radtke, Michael James Whiterabbit would like to stress Chapman, Tara Lee Larose, Terrance Jurell Schlitzkus Jr., Carl 12-0-0 MOTION CARRIED. the importance of Ho-Chunk Brown, Jon Fredric Knipp, Savannah Sunshine Lynn Ringham, Benjamin David Climer, Jean Lynn Lincoln Sr., Levi Aaron Shaw, Garrett James Names on the land leases prop- Brown, Stormie Angel Korkmaz, Naomi Georgia Lina Marie Ringham, Candace Marie Resolution-Authorization of Cloud Jr., Gene Jacob Lincoln, Jacob Beau Miles Smith, Corey Marie erties for Lot 2, 7, 8, 9. She re- Residential Land Lease on Lots Casillas, Sharon La Mere, Darnell Wade Ringham, Samuel Taylor quested Realty to speak with Cloud, Michael Lee Littlejohn Jr., Hunter Dean Stacey #155216, Sonny #22 & 23 of Indian Heights Chapman, Tara Lee Larose, Terrance Jurell Schlitzkus Jr., Carl Heritage Preservation regarding Crowley, Brian Ray Littlesoldier, Cora Elise Stinson, Sorrel Michiko #439 T 2104 for Ho-Chunk Climer, Jean Lynn Lincoln Sr., Levi Aaron Shaw, Garrett James this. Crows Breast, Rikki Leigh Lone Tree, Emily Rose Taylor, Mark Arthur Nation Department of Housing
Cloud Jr., Gene Jacob Lincoln, Jacob Beau Miles Smith, Corey Marie Curiel, Jesus Lopez, Marcelina Juliet Thundercloud, Matthew Lee MOTION by Rep. Conroy Rep. Darren Brinegar would Cloud, Michael Lee Littlejohn Jr., Hunter Dean Stacey #155216, Sonny Curiel, Juan Lopez, Mark Anthony Timmerman, Maleki Isaak Greendeer, Jr. to adopt Resolu- like to request for Land Leas- Crowley, Brian Ray Littlesoldier, Cora Elise Stinson, Sorrel Michiko Decorah, Meredith Loredo, Fernando Angel Towns, Kevin Alan tion 03-03-20 G, Authorization es to be addressed at least six Crows Breast, Rikki Leigh Lone Tree, Emily Rose Taylor, Mark Arthur Decorah, Sheena Alexandra Loredo, Jose' Rafael Vega, Alesia Adrianna of Residential Land Lease on months ahead of time. That Curiel, Jesus Lopez, Marcelina Juliet Thundercloud, Matthew Lee Lots #22 & 23 of Indian Heights way there is time to present at Dick, Norbert Lowe, Davey Allen Walker, William Samuel the Area meeting if this is what Curiel, Juan Lopez, Mark Anthony Timmerman, Maleki Isaak #439 T 2104 for Ho-Chunk Na- Faulhaber, Christopher Luke Lowe, Linda Kim Whiteeagle, Chaun Thomas tion Department of Housing. the community wants. Decorah, Meredith Loredo, Fernando Angel Towns, Kevin Alan Funmaker, Jordan Michael Lujan, Terry Lee Whitewater, Edward Dean Second by Rep. Stephanie Be- Decorah, Sheena Alexandra Loredo, Jose' Rafael Vega, Alesia Adrianna Funmaker, Marty Wynde Matcha, Kirk Anthony Whitewing Sr., Christopher gay. 12-0-0 MOTION CAR- Resolution-Grant of Utility Dick, Norbert Lowe, Davey Allen Walker, William Samuel Goines, Davonte Rayford Wilmon Mc Cabe, Michael James Winneshiek, Leilla-Sophia RIED. Easement for Charter Com-
Faulhaber, Christopher Luke Lowe, Linda Kim Whiteeagle, Chaun Thomas munications Operating, LLC Gourd, Christopher Wayne McMahon, Douglas Cody Winneshiek, Noah Elliot Rep. Lawrence Walker, Jr. ar- Funmaker, Jordan Michael Lujan, Terry Lee Whitewater, Edward Dean to Ho-Chunk Gaming Tomah Harrison, Xaviara Shantel Metcalf, Devin Lee Yellowbank, Lance rives at 10:28 a.m. & C-Store Funmaker, Marty Wynde Matcha, Kirk Anthony Whitewing Sr., Christopher Hertz, Daniel George Mueller, Jared Louis Youngthunder, Derek Peter Goines, Davonte Rayford Wilmon Mc Cabe, Michael James Winneshiek, Leilla-Sophia Horsley, Adrianna White Poulton, Cliffton Littlesam Resolution-Authorization of a MOTION by Rep. Stepha-
Gourd, Christopher Wayne McMahon, Douglas Cody Winneshiek, Noah Elliot Business Site Land Lease on nie Begay to adopt Resolution Harrison, Xaviara Shantel Metcalf, Devin Lee Yellowbank, Lance Maawakacak #439 T 2170 for 03-03-20 L, Grant of Utility
Specpro Professional Services, Easement for Charter Commu- Hertz, Daniel George Mueller, Jared Louis Youngthunder, Derek Peter LLC nications Operating, LLC to Horsley, Adrianna White Poulton, Cliffton Littlesam Ho-Chunk Gaming Tomah &
MOTION by Rep. Kristin White Eagle to adopt Resolu- Please Contact the Enrollment Office @ (715)284-7824, (800)331-7824 or [email protected] C-Store. Second by Rep. Con-
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Please Contact the Enrollment Office @ (715)284-7824, (800)331-7824 or [email protected] PAGE 10 LEGISLATIVE MINUTES Wake hikiruxe wira 27, 2020 Continued from Page 9 roy Greendeer, Jr. 12-0-1(Rep. Rep. Brinegar requests that the sage. Second by Rep. Kath- Permit Discharge Form. Second 12:32 p.m. Darren Brinegar) MOTION Agriculture Leases include 3 to yleen Lone Tree-Whiterabbit. by Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr. CARRIED. 5 acres reserved for planting In- 5-7(Rep. Darren Brinegar, Rep. 13-0-0 MOTION CARRIED. Call to Order: President Mar- dian corn, and this allowance be Kristin White Eagle, Rep. Sar- lon White Eagle called meeting Resolution-Authorization to in the lease. ah Lemieux, Rep. Hinu Smith, Ho-Chunk Nation Recovery to order at 1:11 p.m. Project Enter into Agreements for Rep. Paul Fox, Rep. Conroy Roll Call: Broadband Services on the Ho- MOTION by Rep. Darren Brin- Greendeer, Jr., Vice President Cultural Resources Office Chunk Prairie Property egar to modify the Agriculture Karena Thundercloud)-1 (Rep. Building/Cultural Center to President Marlon White Eagle- Lease with Wysocki Farms on Matthew Mullen) MOTION Language Division Contract P MOTION by Rep. Kristin the Mortenson Property, from DEFEATED. Services for the Ho-Chunk Vice President Karena Thunder- White Eagle to adopt Resolu- three to five acres of land in the Language Recovery Project cloud-P tion 03-03-20 M, Authorization irrigation zone for MOTION by Rep. Darren Rep. George Stacy-P Brinegar to TABLE and refer to is to capture as much of the to Enter into Agreements for linguistic language knowl- Rep. Hinu Smith-P Broadband Services on the Ho- Indian corn. Second by Rep. Legislative Counsel Resolution- Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr.-P Authorization to Place Amend- edge as possible can so it can Chunk Prairie Property. Second Sarah Lemieux. 13-0-0 MO- be archived and put together Rep. Stephanie Begay-P by Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr. TION CARRIED. ments to the Appropriations and Rep. Kristin White Eagle- Budget Process Act (2 HCC § 4) with our resources. There is 13-0-0 MOTION CARRIED. Finance Committee Meeting- still clean up that is needed so P February 26, 2020 and Finance Manual (5 HCC § Rep. Darren Brinegar-P 5) out for 45-Day Public Com- we will not have multiple data Resolution-Authorization of MOTION by Rep. Kathyleen sources. Rep. Lawrence Walker, Land Lease on the Muscoda Lone Tree-Whiterabbit to ap- ment/Quick Passage. Second by Jr.-P Property for Brian Perkins prove the February 26, 2020 Fi- Rep. Lawrence Walker, Jr. 10- MOTION by Rep. Darren Rep. Sarah Lemieux-P nance Committee Meeting min- 2(Rep. Robert TwoBears, Rep. Brinegar to TABLE Cultural Rep. Matthew Mullen-P MOTION by Rep. Kristin utes with corrections. Second Conroy Greendeer, Jr.)-1(Rep. Resources Office Building/Cul- Rep. Robert TwoBears-P White Eagle to adopt Resolu- by Rep. Paul Fox. 10-0-3 (Rep. Kathyleen Lone Tree-Whiterab- tural Center to Language Divi- Rep. Paul Fox-P tion 03-03-20 N, Authorization Robert TwoBears, Rep. Darren bit) MOTION CARRIED. sion Contract Services for the Rep. Kathyleen Lone Tree- of Land Lease on the Muscoda Brinegar, Rep. Lawrence Walk- New Business: Ho-Chunk Language Recovery Whiterabbit-P Property for Brian Perkins. er, Jr.) MOTION CARRIED. Project until next session to give Second by Rep. Conroy Green- Resolution-Quick Passage time for review and have Office Determination of Quorum: deer, Jr. 13-0-0 MOTION Resolution-Transfer of Funds Amendment to the Domesticat- of the President and Treasury Quorum is established at 1:11 CARRIED. from Healing Center for Addic- ed Animal Control Ordinance put together a fiscal snapshot of p.m. tion to Department of Health spending and for the President Health, Social Services, and Hosto Pii Hoci Rep. Lemieux would like to to put something in writing stat- Amendment to the Agenda: Insurance Committee Meeting- have the Ordinance under vi- ing, the Youth Building project February 25, 2020 MOTION by Rep. Hinu Smith to adopt the Resolution-Transfer cious dog changed, removing will not move forward. Second MOTION by Rep. Kath- MOTION by Vice President of Funds from Healing Center Animal Control Authority and by Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr. yleen Lone Tree-Whiterabbit Karena Thundercloud to ap- House for Addiction to Depart- replacing it with Ho-Chunk Na- 9-4(Rep. Kristin White Eagle, to address item C Resolution- prove the February 25, 2020 ment of Health Hosto Pii Hoci. tion Police Department. This is Rep. Hinu Smith, Rep. Sarah Authorization of Wisconsin Health, Social Services, and Second by Rep. Stephanie Be- only regarding vicious dogs be- Lemieux, Rep. Matthew Mul- Department of Transportation Insurance Committee Meeting gay. Rep. Begay withdraws her ing seized and destroyed. len)-0 MOTION CARRIED. Application/Permit to Work on Highway Right-of-way minutes with corrections. Sec- second. Rep. Hinu Smith with- Job Reform Bill 1 ond by Rep. Sarah Lemieux. 13- draws motion. MOTION by Rep. Sarah and Wisconsin Department of 0-0 MOTION CARRIED. Lemieux to adopt Resolution Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr. Natural Resources DSA WP- There was discussion to look for 03-03-20 Q, Quick Passage would like to begin the discus- DES General Permit Discharge rd Resolution-Memorandum of 3 party funding. Amendment to the Domesticat- sions for the assumption of Form. Second by Rep. Darren Understanding with Great ed Animal Control Ordinance Brinegar. 13-0-0 MOTION MOTION by Rep. Kathyleen marijuana products coming to Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, and Authorization to Place out the State. We may need to start CARRIED. Inc. for the Women, Infants Lone Tree-Whiterabbit to TA- for Forty-Five Day Public Com- BLE Resolution-Transfer of making changes to the rules and Children Program ment. Second by Rep. Hinu for employees. Do we want to Resolution-Authorization Funds from Healing Center for Smith. 9-2(Vice President Kare- of Wisconsin Department of Addiction to Department of be proactive or reactive? Just MOTION by Vice President na Thundercloud, Rep. Kath- looking for feedback. Transportation Application/ Karena Thundercloud to adopt Health Hosto Pii Hoci and to yleen Lone Tree-Whiterabbit)- Permit to Work on Highway rd Resolution 03-03-20 O, Memo- look for 3 party revenue fund- 2(Rep. Robert TwoBears, Rep. MOTION by Rep. Conroy Right-of-way and Wisconsin randum of Understanding with ing, as soon as possible. Second Kristin White Eagle) MOTION Greendeer, Jr. to refer the Job Department of Natural Re- Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Coun- by Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr. CARRIED. Reform Bill 1 to Legislative Le- sources DSA WPDES General cil, Inc. for the Women, Infants 12-1(Vice President Karena gal, Department of Justice, Ad- Permit Discharge Form and Children Program. Second Thundercloud)-0 MOTION Resolution-Confirmation/De- ministration Committee or ERA by Rep. Sarah Lemieux. 13-0-0 CARRIED. nial of Samson Falcon to the Workgroup. Second by Rep. MOTION by Rep. Kathyleen MOTION CARRIED. Resolution-Authorization to Position of Executive Director Paul Fox. 13-0-0 MOTION Lone Tree-Whiterabbit to adopt Close 14 Capital Projects of the Department of Heritage CARRIED. Resolution 03-03-20 R, Res- Resolution-Authorization to Preservation olution-Authorization of Wis- Apply for U.S. Department of MOTION by Vice President Amendment to the Agenda: consin Department of Trans- Agriculture Food Distribution Karena Thundercloud to DENY MOTION by Rep Conroy MOTION to Vice President portation Application/Permit Program on Indian Reserva- Resolution-Authorization to Greendeer, Jr. to TABLE the Karena Thundercloud to revisit to Work on Highway Right-of- tions Grant Funding Close 14 Capital Projects. Sec- Resolution-Confirmation/De- Hosto Pii Hoci. Second by Rep. way and Wisconsin Department ond by Rep. Darren Brinegar. nial of Samson Falcon to the Kathyleen Lone Tree-Whiter- of Natural Resources DSA WP- MOTION by Rep. Sarah 13-0-0 MOTION CARRIED. Position of Executive Director abbit. 13-0-0 MOTION CAR- DES General Permit Discharge Lemieux to adopt Resolution of the Department of Heritage RIED. Form. Second by Rep. Conroy 03-03-20 P, Authorization to Unfinished Business: Preservation until next session. Greendeer, Jr. 13-0-0 MO- Apply for U.S. Department of Office of General Council- Re- Second by Rep. Hinu Smith. 13- Transfer of Funds from House TION CARRIED. Agriculture Food Distribution port included 0-0 MOTION CARRIED. of Wellness Door Replacement Program on Indian Reservations to Department of Health Hosto Amendment to the Agenda: Grant Funding. Second by Rep. Illinois Gaming-No update Resolution-Authorization Pii Hoci. Darren Brinegar. 13-0-0 MO- of Wisconsin Department of MOTION by Rep. Kathyleen MOTION by Rep. Kathyleen TION CARRIED. Transportation Application/ Lone Tree-Whiterabbit to revis- Resolution-Authorization to Lone Tree-Whiterabbit to have Permit to Work on Highway it Resolution-Transfer of Funds Place Amendments to the Ap- a revised resolution brought Amendment to the Agenda: Right-of-way and Wisconsin from Department of Health propriations and Budget Pro- back to the Legislature before Department of Natural Re- Third Party Investment Account cess Act (2 HCC § 4) and Fi- the end of the day reflecting the MOTION by Rep. Darren Brin- sources DSA WPDES General to Department of Health Hosto nance Manual (5 HCC § 5) out 3rd Revenue Funds. Second by egar to readdress the Mortenson Permit Discharge Form Pii Hoci. Second by Vice Presi- for 45-Day Public Comment/ Rep. Darren Brinegar. 13-0-0 Property Agriculture Lease. dent Karena Thundercloud. 13- Quick Passage MOTION CARRIED. Second by Rep. Sarah Lemieux. MOTION by Rep. Hinu Smith 0-0 MOTION CARRIED. to TABLE until after Executive 12-1(Rep. Darren Brinegar)-0 MOTION by Rep. Robert Break for Lunch: MOTION CARRIED. TwoBears to DENY Resolu- Session the Resolution-Authori- Resolution-Transfer of Funds tion-Authorization to Place zation of Wisconsin Department MOTION by Rep. Paul Fox to from Department of Health Resolution-Authorization of Amendments to the Appropria- of Transportation Application/ break for lunch until 1:00 p.m. Third Party Investment Ac- Land Lease on the Morten- tions and Budget Process Act (2 Permit to Work on Highway Second by Vice President Kare- count to Department of Health son Property #439 T 2162 for HCC § 4) and Finance Manual Right-of-way and Wisconsin na Thundercloud. 13-0-0 MO- Hosto Pii Hoci Wysocki Produce Farms, Inc. (5 HCC § 5) out for 45-Day Department of Natural Re- TION CARRIED. Public Comment/Quick Pas- sources DSA WPDES General Continued on Page 10 March 27, 2020 LEGISLATIVE MINUTES PAGE 11 Continued from Page 10 MOTION by Vice President BRF District 1 Meetings. to refer to the Election Board, Brinegar, Rep. Kathyleen Lone Executive Session: Karena Thundercloud to adopt Office of the President and the Tree-Whiterabbit) MOTION READ FOR THE RECORD: Election Board Workgroup the CARRIED. MOTION by Rep. Robert Two- Resolution 03-03-20 S, Trans- MOTION by Libby Fairchild Bears into move into Executive fer of Funds from Department MOTION by Jessica Stacy to to support the La Crosse and Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr. Session. Second by Rep. Hinu of Health Third Party Invest- request community support of Baraboo District motion to leaves the room Smith. 12-0-0 MOTION CAR- ment Account Department of $1,000 for women & girls self- close the Indian Heights poll- RIED. Emergency Preparedness Health Hosto Pii Hoci. Second defense class in BRF. ing site. Second by Rep. Mat- 2:28 p.m. by Rep. Kathyleen Lone Tree- thew Mullen. 13-0-0 MOTION Rep. Smith is bringing aware- Whiterabbit. 13-0-0 MOTION MOTION by Vice President CARRIED. ness to being prepared for any Rep. Robert TwoBears is ex- CARRIED. Karena Thundercloud to refer to emergencies, it is not something cused at 4:27 p.m. Office of the President the MO- MOTION by Rep. Paul Fox to that we talk about since we are District Meetings: TION by JoVanna White Eagle refer to General Council Plan- seasonal preparers. We need to Rep. Kathyleen Lone Tree-Whit- to request Office of the Presi- ning Committee and Office of be coordinated with internal and erabbit is excused at 4:35 p.m. D1-Black River Falls-Febru- dent to reach out to the family the President the MOTION by external management. There is Rep. George Stacy is excused at ary 12, 2020 of Roscoe Pettibone to offer as- Mark Stroessner to nominate no nationwide plan, we would 4:54 p.m. sistance to the family. Second Anthony Vessenmeyer as the like to start the discussion. MOTION by Vice President by Rep. George Stacy. 13-0-0 D4 General Council Planning MOTION by Rep. Paul Fox to Karena Thundercloud to refer to MOTION CARRIED. Committee Representative. Sec- MOTION by Rep. Hinu Smith move into Open Session. Sec- Legislative Counsel to prepare ond by Rep. Matthew Mullen to request Executive Branch ond by Rep. Conroy Greendeer, a resolution for the next ses- D3-Green Bay-February 11, 12-0-1(Rep. Kathyleen Lone assistance with review and up- Jr. 10-0-0 MOTION CAR- sion the MOTION by Crystal 2020 Tree-Whiterabbit) MOTION dates of the E m e r g e n c y RIED. Pettibone to accept Kelley Jo CARRIED. Preparedness and Disaster Plan- Funmaker as HHCDA Board MOTION by Rep. Sarah ning Subsection of the Occu- 5:00 p.m. pational Safety and Health Pro- Member. Second by Rep. Hinu Lemieux to refer to Office of Amendment to the Agenda: MOTION by Rep. Kristin gram Act of 2002 based upon Smith. 13-0-0 MOTION CAR- the President and Enrollment White Eagle to ratify all ac- MOTION by Rep. Hinu Smith current best practices. Second RIED. the MOTION by Pam Wilber to tion taken in Executive Ses- to add Emergency Preparedness by Vice President Karena Thun- have Enrollment schedule a date sion. Second by Rep. Lawrence to the agenda under New Busi- dercloud. 12-0-0 MOTION READ FOR THE RECORD: to be in the Green Bay for Tribal Walker, Jr. 10-0-0 MOTION ness F. Second by Vice Presi- CARRIED. IDS. Second by Rep. Darren CARRIED. MOTION by Crystal Pettibone Brinegar. 13-0-0 MOTION dent Karena Thundercloud. MOTION by Rep. Hinu Smith to select Kelly Jo Funmaker as CARRIED. 12-1(Rep. Darren Brinegar)-0 Adjournment: to request Executive Branch as- the General Council Planning MOTION CARRIED. sistance with creation of a Pub- Designee and Melissa Olvera as Rep. Greendeer, Jr. would like MOTION by Rep. Kristin Presentation: lic Health Emergency Prepared- the Alternate General Council to request the price tag on what White Eagle to adjourn to Ho- ness Code to encompass public Planning Committee for District the Mobile IDs are costing the Chunk Gaming-Wisconsin Broker Services (Willis Towers health preparedness for the One. Nation. Dells on March 17, 2020. Sec- Watson & Gallagher) Nation as a whole. Second by ond by Rep. Lawrence Walker, Vice President Karena Thunder- READ FOR THE RECORD: D3-Milwaukee-February 12, Jr. 10-0-0 MOTION CAR- Willis Towers Watson cloud. 12-0-0 MOTION CAR- 2020 RIED. Dale Toma Market Leader was RIED. MOTION by Sadie Garvin to present to address the Legisla- accept the funding request for READ FOR THE RECORD: ture. Subscribe to our Tribal Members little league funding request. Only text alert message system to Hazel Guerrero made a motion Gallagher receive emergency information READ FOR THE RECORD: to have the Nation absorb the Gallagher has met with Ho- cost of housing. Chunk Nation Insurance De-
MOTION by Phyllis Smoke to partment several times and un- have any funding request that D4-St. Paul-February 27, 2020 derstands the culture and the Ho-Chunk Nation are made at District One Meet- health issues of each area. Text Alert ings to provide matching funds READ FOR THE RECORD: or some fundraising by the re- MOTION by Rep. Kristin quester. MOTION by Libby Fairchild Text “hcn” White Eagle to have Legisla- to amend the agenda to include tive Legal prepare a resolution to 74121
READ FOR THE RECORD: the approval of the December that selects Gallagher and have 2019 Twin Cities Area Meeting it ready for the next Legisla- MOTION by Jo Vanna White minutes. tive Meeting. Second by Rep. Email questions to Eagle to change the cut off time Conroy Greendeer Jr. 10-1(Rep. [email protected] from 7:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. for MOTION by Rep. Paul Fox George Stacy)-2(Rep. Darren
HO-CHUNK NATION a.m.) to COVID-19 al Aging Unit (TAU) will be sent out via the Ho-Chunk Na- LEGISLATURE Rep. Matthew Mullen-P ending the congregate meals at tion Facebook page as soon as EMERGENCY SPECIAL Rep. Robert TwoBears-P MOTION by Rep. Hinu Smith TAU Feeding Sites, and starting the information is received. MEETING Rep. Paul Fox-CC to adopt Resolution 03-12-20 A, Monday, March 16, 2020, TAU TRIBAL EXECUTIVE Rep. Kathyleen Lone Tree- Declaration of State of Emer- will be delivery meals directly MOTION by Rep. Hinu Smith OFFICES gency for Ho-Chunk Nation to request Legal and Legislative BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI Whiterabbit-P to the elders. Social Services Travel Restrictions and Leave Communication Team work MARCH 12, 2020 CC-Conference Call will continue to check on the el- Allowance in Response to CO- ders and deliver essentials. Ad- with Governor Evers’ Office Determination of Quorum: VID-19, with corrections to in- ditionally, Youth Services will regarding ongoing efforts sur- Call to Order: Vice President Quorum is established 10:01 clude: adding General Council be closed for two weeks. rounding COVID-19 and to ad- Karena Thundercloud called the a.m. Advocate after Chief Judge, vocate for a statewide extension meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. adding language pertaining to There was brief discussion re- of the moratorium on electricity Opening Prayer: Rep. Lawrence encouragement of communica- garding funding that will be cut-off. Second by Rep. Stepha- Roll Call: Walker, Jr. offered a word of tion between branches of gov- needed in the future, and pos- nie Begay. 12-0-0 MOTION prayer. sibly earmarking of HNPD dol- CARRIED. President Marlon White Eagle- ernment and departments, and omitting Michigan, Illinois and lars. EX Approval of Agenda: Rep. Kristin White Eagle out of Vice President Karena Thunder- Minnesota from the last two BE MOTION by Rep. Kathyleen President Donald Trump recent- the room. cloud-P IT FURTHER RESOLVED on Lone Tree-Whiterabbit to ap- ly announced a Coronavirus- Rep. George Stacy-P page 3. Second by Rep. Stepha- Adjournment: prove the agenda as presented. Related Stimulus Package. Rep. Hinu Smith-P nie Begay. 12-0-1(Rep. Kath- Second by Rep. Stephanie Be- MOTION by Rep. Kathyleen Rep. Conroy Greendeer, Jr.- yleen Lone Tree-Whiterabbit) A second Emergency Prepared- gay. 13-0-0 MOTION CAR- Lone Tree-Whiterabbit to ad- P MOTION CARRIED. ness in regards to COVID-19 RIED. journ the Emergency Special Rep. Stephanie Begay-P will be held this afternoon, and Rosella Stanley, Executive Legislative Meeting. Second by Rep. Kristin White Eagle-CC (P more discussion will take place New Business: Director of Social Services, Rep. Kristin White Eagle. 12-0- 10:16 a.m.) at that time. stressed the importance of tak- 0 MOTION CARRIED. Rep. Darren Brinegar-CC Resolution-Declaration of State ing the COVID-19 outbreak Matthew Mann, Office of the Rep. Lawrence Walker, Jr.- of Emergency for Ho-Chunk seriously. As elders are most President Public Relations Of- Rep. Lawrence Walker, Jr. out P Nation Travel Restrictions and susceptible to COVID-19, Trib- ficer, stated that information is of the room. Rep. Sarah Lemieux-P(10:02 Leave Allowance in Response PAGE 12 LEGALS Wake hikiruxe wira 27, 2020
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF: OWEN CYRUS MIKE
A Petition for Probate was filed in the Ho-Chunk Nation Trial Court. You have 90 calendar days from the date of the first publication of this notice (FEBRUARY 28, 2020) to present your claims to either the: CLERK OF COURT PO BOX 70 BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI 54615
OR to the Personal Representative of the Estate: PAULA MIKE W7052 BUSH ROAD NEILLSVILLE, WI 54456
The deadline for filing claims is:
MAY 28, 2020
Only those claims so presented may be paid from the estate.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF: Levi H. Thunder Sr.
A Petition for Probate was filed in the Ho-Chunk Nation Trial Court. You have 90 days from the date of the first publication of this notice to present your claims to the personal representative, Dashell Thunder, or the Clerk of Court at PO Box 70, Black River Falls, WI 54615. The deadline for filing claims is April 13, 2020. Only those claims presented may be paid from the estate. March 27, 2020 LEGALS / NOTICES PAGE 13 PAGE 14 LEGAL Wake hikiruxe wira 27, 2020 March 27, 2020 ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE 15
Lorenzo Alderman 1935-2020
Lorenzo(Loren) Alder- Hacker, Pulaski.WI. His man passed away Mon- grandchildren. Steve and day, March 16th at the Sarah Alderman both Lyngblom Senior Care from Milwaukee/ Center in St Paul, Min- Brother, Alvin (Shorty) nesota. Alderman and sister, He was born in Adams. Vickie Flitsch of Edger- WI on June 19, 1935 to ton Ray and Mavis Goodbear Nephews, Les Brown, Alderman. Rodney and Shannon Loren attended and Alderman, nieces, Anita graduated from the Dela- and Tina Alderman van School /for the Deaf All from Edgerton and in Delavan.WI. Brandi Alderman, Adams He was employed by and Linda Casper, Burl- American Motors in Ra- ington, WI. cine and later moved to He was predeceased by Minnesota. his brother Ronald Alder- Loren is survived by man, Des Plaines, ILL his wife, Dorothy and Funeral arrangements are son Dale, Milwaukee and pending. daughter Molly
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• Address the needs of K-12 educators for culturally accurate UW-Madison graduate credit (tuition and authentic resources across the curriculum to fulfill Act 31 waived!) is available. See opposite requirements (institute includes pathway to remove Act 31 license side of flyer for more information. stipulation). • Connections to NGSS, Common Core, and WI Academic Standards To register, visit: in Environmental Literacy & Sustainability, English Language Arts, https://earthpartnership.wisc.edu/ and Social Studies institutes/
Earth Partnership is a program of the UW-Madison Department of Landscape Architecture. Funding for this IAS initiative is provided by the National Science Foundation.
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Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg Closure We are committed to the health and safety of our guests and staff. We are taking measures to reduce the spread of germs and monitoring the CDC guidelines. To assist in social distancing and the spread of COVID-19, Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg will be closing as of Friday, March 20 at 12am; until further notice.
We work very hard to make your experience with us a memorable one and continue to work on ways to im- prove great customer service to meet your expectations; CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE as we strive to ensure a pleasant gaming experience for our guests. Please follow our social media channels for Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Wisconsin Department of Health, the latest information regarding the re-opening of our and Ho-Chunk Nation Health Department, we will temporarily close for the good of our team members, facility. guests, and community. Our doors will close at 11:30 p.m., March 18th. We will plan to reopen our prop- erty as soon as it is safe to do so. I GREATLY appreciate everyone’s understanding, coopera- tion and participation during this time. This is certainly Bingo is closed, effective immediately. Stand Rock Buffet CRABAGANZA will be cancelled on March 18th as not something we planned for or intended to happen. well. Sincerely, Starting March 19th through March 28th, team members are welcome to continue working to assist with Fletcher Collins sanitizing and deep cleaning efforts around the property. Team members are encouraged to take any time Executive Manager | HCG-Wittenberg off as needed, but our goal is to keep everybody working to create a safe environment in and around our building. Operations beyond April 4th will be reevaluated at a later date. There will be no disruption of health benefits for any team members during this time.
To our guests, we appreciate your patience during this uncertain time. All of us must do our part to reduce the spread of this virus. Please follow our social media channels for the last updates.
Dear Valued Guest, We are committed to the health and safety of our guests and staff. We are taking measures to reduce the spread of germs and monitoring the CDC guidelines. To assist in social-distancing and the spread of COVID-19, Ho-Chunk Gaming Tomah will be closing as of March 18th, at 11:59 PM, until further notice.
For the latest updates, please visit our website or Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls’ Facebook page.
Thank you, Ho-Chunk Gaming Tomah
Dear Valued Guest, We are committed to the health and safety of our guests and staff. We are taking measures to reduce the spread of germs and monitoring the CDC guidelines. To assist in social- distancing and the spread of COVID-19, Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls will be closing as of March 19th, at 11:59 pm, until further notice. For the latest updates, please visit our website or Facebook page.
Below are the current changes we have made regarding up- coming promotions and entertainment, however, these are subject to change as new information unfolds:
Man in Black Concert This concert will be rescheduled for June 19th, 2020. Anyone that purchased tickets online, through Ticketmaster, that Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison has decided the best course FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 of action to protect our employees and guests as well as would like a refund will need to contact Ticketmaster. Tickets An update to our Valued Guests regarding COVID – 19 purchased at Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls can be our TeeJop community, is to close to the public effective tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 a.m. Currently our refunded in person at the Rewards Club Booth. Refunds will Based on the recommendations from the Centers for be available through May 15th. plan is to reopen to the public on Wednesday, April 1st at Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, Ho-Chunk Nation 7:00 a.m., however, this date may change as this is a fluid Health Department, the current State of Emergencies situation. Biz Markie Concert within the Ho-Chunk Nation, State of Wisconsin as well as This concert will be rescheduled to October 16th, 2020. nearby Wisconsin Rapids; Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa will Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison is committed to the safety and be temporarily closing at 11:59PM on March 18. This will health of our employees and guests. Maintaining a clean March 29th Spring Green Promotion be a minimum two-week closure to the public. The Grand Prize Drawing has been moved to April 4th. Need and sanitary environment for healthful continuity within not be present to win. Activation not required. Winner will the facility for our guests and employees is among our high- The health and safety of our guests and team members est priorities. be contacted. Each winner will come in to choose their prize continue to be our highest priority as we plan to disinfect at the Rewards Club Booth. and sanitize public areas and work stations within the We are being proactive and vigilant through crisis manage- facility to ensure a safe environment for all. As of 5PM on ment with implementing prevention measures. During our TournEvent of Champions March 17; the Lounge, the Snack Bar and The Grille have The Semi-Finals are still scheduled to begin April 6th. closure we will continue with our disinfecting processes already been closed per the Ho-Chunk Nation’s Office of and procedures. This includes adding a new product the the President to align with the Executive Order of Gover- March Birthday Promotion manufacturer states uses advanced technology which offers nor Evers regarding restaurants and bars. germ protection long after the product is applied by creat- Anyone with a birthday in March can come in any day they Beginning the week of March 22, team members are wish in April to spin a wheel and win up to $125 Rewards ing a protective shield on the surface it is applied to which encouraged to take time off as needed, but our goal is to lasts 30 days on surfaces. Play. keep everybody working to create a safe environment in and around our building. Operations beyond April 4 will In addition, we have a dedicated Safety Officer who is -cur Earn A Gift be reevaluated at a later date. There will be no disrup- This promotion has been cancelled. rently assigned to monitor all available data and guidance tion of health benefits for any team members during this from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), time. Ho-Chunk Nation Health Department, Occupational Safety March Crabaganza Buffet Special To our guests, we appreciate your patience during this The Crabaganza for March 25th has been cancelled. Health Administration/OSHA (i.e., Safety in the workplace), uncertain time. All of us must do our part to reduce the Department of Homeland Security/DHS and leveraging all spread of this virus. Please follow our social media chan- Thank You, credible resources to ensure we are implementing best nels for the latest information regarding the re-opening practices regarding COVID-19 and conferring as necessary Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls of our facility. with these appropriate agencies.