Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 50, Number 15 • Saturday, July 24, 2021 Bago Bits… Mask Mandate Reinstated Immediately The Winnebago Health Education’s An- nual Health Fair was held at the Twelve Clans Unity Hospital. Programs set up booths to share valuable information with the community and handed out plenty of goodies! Mask Mandate went into effect immediately on July 20th, 2021 for all indoor public buildings and businesses within the boundaries of the Winnebago Reservation. Photo by Winonah Leader Charge. A group of Winnebago youth attended Winonah Leader Charge the 18th annual NABI 2021 basketball tournament in Phoenix, AZ over the past Winnebago, NE—Looking at the stats was passed with a 6 to 1 vote. in the area, it is important to take all weekend. Excellent job to these young and data Mona Zuffante Winnebago ladies for representing the Winnebago The Mask Mandate went into effective precautions. The Best defenses against Public Health Administrator recom- Tribe. Team name: Wakšik Hinuk!(Photo immediately on the Winnebago Reserva- COVID-19 and its variants is to take all courtesy of Eug DeCora) mended reinstating the Mask Mandate tion. This is a safety measure to combat the precautions. to tribal council. and limit the spread of the COVID-19 • Get vaccinated On July 19th, Winnebago Tribal virus and its variants. • Wear a facemask Council Member Louis La Rose mo- As of June, 71-percent of people liv- •Wash hands often with warm water tioned to reinstate the mask mandate ing in the Winnebago community, who and soap within the boundaries of the Winnebago are at least 12 years old, had received at •Practice physical distance between Reservation, for all indoor public build- least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. others ings and businesses. The motion was Communications Manager at Win- This is important for our younger seconded by Winnebago Tribal Council nebago Comprehensive Health System generation, 11 years old and under, Member Lorelei DeCora. Emilee Longuski said the fact cases who can’t be vaccinated. It’s important Tribal Council voted in favor to re- have been rising and the concern from to take all precautious for our kids, instate the Mask Mandate. The motion community members with the variants grandkids and all other relatives. Winnebago Tribal Membership get Much Needed Relief from Tribal Council On July 15th in Sioux City, IA., a fi re was lit in honor and remembrance of the nine Sicangu children who traveled back home to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe to be laid to rest. Pinagigi to everyone who helped or contributed in any way! #everychildmat- ters #bringthemhome (Photo courtesy of Trisha Etringer) A small group of youth called Native Younity called for prayers and a candle- light vigil to remember the Indigenous children who never made it home from the boarding schools. The community First day of the Check Disbursement Event on Monday, July 19, 2021. Photo by Billie Kitcheyan. came together at the Ho-Chunk Village statue garden in Winnebago. (Photo cour- tesy of Great Plains Action Society) Winonah Leader Charge Winnebago, NE—On Monday, July I want to give a special acknowledge- Kendra Bell Winnebago Tribal mem- 19th tribal elders lined up before 9:00 ment to our tribal council treasurer ber said it is really nice and helpful a.m. in anticipation for their $1500 Rona Stealer and her whole team, as to a lot of people because with all the direct payment. soon as the directive came from the people losing their jobs and this and The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska table, they were on it immediately, it is that I think it really helps because you began distributing direct payments to a true testament that we are here for can catch up on bills like utilities or each tribal member who have suffered the membership and everything we do whatever you need. economic loss due to the COVID-19 is about the membership. Disbursement schedule: Pandemic. These funds are provided Sharon Redhorn Chamberlain Win- July 1, 2021: Notifi cation to On behalf of the Winnebago Tribe, a spe- through the U.S. Department of Trea- nebago Tribal member shared I re- Winnebago Tribal Members. cial thank you goes out to the Winnebago sury’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) ally appreciate it because I am not the July 19-21, 2021: Check Pandemic Taskforce, Winnebago Tribal of 2021 (P.L. 117-2); State and Local head of household and I never received disbursements event in Winnebago Council, and the Winnebago Finance Fiscal Recovery Funds. anything directly from the CARES Act July 27-30, 2021: Checks will be Department for their efforts in making the Check disbursements were held July money but with the American Rescue available in the fi nance department. distribution pick up at the Ho-Chunk Cen- 19 through July 21 in Winnebago. ter safe and convenient for everyone! Plan Act I feel like I am fi nally able to get July 30, 2021: Deadline for check Back on June 30th the Winnebago something to use towards those things pick up. Tribe of Nebraska COVID-19 Task I would like to use it towards. It is go- August, 2021: All remaining checks Force and Winnebago Tribal Council ing to go towards bills to get ahead and will be mailed to tribal members. approved $1500 assistance payment to extra groceries. All tribal members are encouraged to all enrolled members of the Winnebago Covid-19 Grant Coordinator Billie update their address or inquire if cur- Tribe of Nebraska. Kitcheyan said it was a priority to get a rent address is accurate. Contact the Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan said payment and relief to the tribal mem- Winnebago Tribal Enrollment Depart- it is special that we are able to do it for bers. These payments are intended to ment at enrollment@winnebagotribe. all tribal members on and off the res- help tribal member recover from the com or call 402-878-2272. ervation. Tribal Council has been really pandemic; to help pay for rent, utilities, All payments to minor children will committed to fi nding ways to stretch transportation costs, emergency sup- be placed in their minor trust fund The Winnebago Human Services Depart- the dollar. I am thankful to council for ment hosted a family fun event on July plies, PPE costs, medical costs, medical accounts and held according to Win- 16th in Sioux City, IA., at Riverside Park. looking to the people and trying to ad- supplies, food, household expenses, or nebago Tribe minor trust guidelines. The Summer Bash included tons of mu- dress their needs directly. fuel. sic, food, and fun activities. Thank you to the Human Services staff for all your hard work! Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, July 24, 2021 BAGO NEWS Next WIN News Deadline: August 3rd Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, July 24, 2021 — Page 3 TRIBAL NEWS July (07/19 to 07/26) Construction Updates in Welcome Family, Friends & Relatives, the Winnebago Community For the past 155 years, we the Winnebago People, celebrate to honor and pay 07/20-07/21 Waiting for the center lane of concrete to get strength to allow respects to our last great War Chief, Little Priest. traffi c on it. Planning to put traffi c on the new pavement Tuesday afternoon or Chief Little Priest along with his 75 warriors gave the ultimate sacrifi ce, and early Wednesday!! today we pay tribute and honor to them, as well as our Veterans of today, and Please note the following traffi c control notes for the Hospital to Mathewson to our fallen Heroes, that chose to walk the same path as Chief Little Priest. area: As we begin to celebrate, let us not forget our men and women who are serv- Traffi c will be head-to-head on the new pavement. ing in the United States Armed Forces today. They are still fi ghting for freedom Beck Street West will be open. on our great nation. Our prayer is they will soon be reunited with their families Mathewson Street will be closed, Beck Street East will be closed. and loved ones. Mercer Street will remain open during this phase. We are planning to perform So today, to our many family, friends and relatives from the four directions, the work similar to the other side. we welcome you to the 155th Annual Homecoming Celebration of War Chief 07/26 Planning to saw removals and prep for milling. No fl agging or heavy Little Priest and Company “A” Fort Omaha Scouts-34th Nebraska Volunteers. construction traffi c is planned this week in preparation for the Powwow weekend. To each of you, may we celebrate together in peace and in harmony, and our On the north end completing removals and rough grading for pavement. prayer is that Creator will be with each and everyone of you during this Win- Backfi ll will continue. nebago Pow-wow, and bless you on your many travels. Pini gi gi Winnebago Tribal Council Clothing Allowance Distribution All minor tribal members enrolled by distribution date who are in school and between the ages of 3 to 18 years old shall be eligible for the clothing allow- ance. Distribution dates: August 2, 2021 (Monday) 9:00am-4:00pm Blackhawk Community Center Gym August 3, 2021 (Tuesday) 9:00am-3:00pm Enrollment offi ce MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PICKING CARDS UP IN PERSON Once the card is picked up or mailed out the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is not responsible for it. Please call the number provided by the card company for any tracking, reports of a card lost or stolen or any other questions pertaining to your individual visa card.