Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 47, Number 25 • Saturday, November 30, 2019 Bago Bits… A Winnebago Son: “ST!R ON THE RISE” Health Department holds 4th Annual Great American Smoke-out at Winnebago Public School. Community members participate in the Spiritual Walk sponsored by the Ameri- can Human Resource Center. Winnebago Tribal employees rocked their moccs on November 15th! Toby Bassette is making a name for four performances to a sold-out crowd tion of the New Stage Players of South himself on the stage and on the mic. at each showing. Sioux City, Nebraska where he has All the while representing young Na- He also performs his singing at every been casted as the tive actors and singers, haling from his talent show held at WHS. This year af- Villain Hans, he will get to showcase home town of Winnebago, Nebraska. ter his performance it was announced his singing in this performance. The Toby is a member of the Water that he was selected to the Lewis & show debuts on January 31st and Spirit Clan of the Winnebago Tribe of Clark Conference Honor Choir. tickets will go on sale in early Janu- Nebraska and is a Junior in the Win- On November 3rd he took part in ary 2020. nebago Public School Academy. At a the Lewis & Clark Conference Concert He would like to invite all his family, "Sweet Lodge" under renovations by the young age it was known by family that in Wakefi eld, Nebraska where he sang friends and community members to new owners. Cheese fries coming soon! he was destined to do great things with with other honor choir members in a attend his next performance. He loves his natural talent and love for music. trio of tenors. At the ending of their seeing fellow Natives enjoying his tal- He loves playing the piano and singing. song each of them was awarded a ent and inspiring other young natives His singing led him to the choir and medal with All-conference Honors. to join the performing arts. the stage of Winnebago high school He is currently performing as the Toby is the son of Joyce Bass and music and drama department. Barker in the Haunted Carousel Pro- Greg Bassette, Jr., the grandson of This year Toby has achieved many duction of the WHS Drama Depart- Greg & Janet Bass and Greg & the goals he has set for himself and is on ment. He has been awarded Outstand- late Cheryl Bassette. And his VERY the path to achieve many more. ing Performer in the Lewis & Clark PROUD great-grandmother Viola In August he auditioned for his fi rst Conference for this role. LaPointe. role out of the high school setting at “Toby as the Barker in the Haunted Toby’s entire family is so Proud of the Sioux City Community Theater Carousel” him and look forward to watching him where he was casted as the Great On Sunday, November 17th Toby on stage for years to come. and Powerful OZ in the Wizard of OZ auditioned for his newest endeavor for Keep an eye out for Our Star on the production in October. He performed a role in the play “Frozen” a produc- Rise, Mr. Toby Bassette. Jakobe McGhee, Jaiden Payer, Kiana Lewis, Auriah Means-Ghostdog, Natasha Deal were inducted into the Winnebago chapter of the National Honors Society. Jason Mohr, Regional Administrator, of HUD Region VII, visited Winnebago on Thursday, November 21. Kindergartener, Paige Bear, shows off her mitten cut-out. Her teacher said she worked very hard to complete it. Region VII offi ce is located in Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. Mohr reached out to the four tribes of Nebraska to learn more about each tribe, offering information on various HUD programs. Randall Akers, Administrator of the Northern Plains Offi ce of Native American Programs, located in Denver, Colorado, described the HUD programs available to tribes in the housing area. Chairman Coly Brown invited Mr. Mohr to return in one year to see the progress Winnebago makes this year. Mr. Akers presented a certifi cate to the Winnebago Housing and Develop- ment Commission “In Recognition of its Sustained Efforts to Address the Afford- able Housing Needs of the Winnebago Tribal Members.” Representatives were also present to share the details on VASH, a fairly new program that provides supportive services to eligible veterans. The visit ended with a tour of Winnebago, and the various housing projects near town. Local churches celebrate Thanksgiving together with community. Visit us at www.winnebagotribe.com Page 2— Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, November 30, 2019 BAGO NEWS Comics by Joseph Levering Next WIN News Deadline: December 9th Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, November 30, 2019 — Page 3 COMMUNITY NEWS American Indian traditions interconnect with public health at Changing Winds Creative Students exhibition in Atlanta By Judy M. Gantt, Director, David J. aerobic exercise program on You- Sencer CDC Museum Tube and DVDs, while preserving traditional cultural values. “Today we are again evaluating the Thunder Valley: Creating Ecosys- changing winds. May we be strong tems of Opportunity—Using the com- in spirit and equal to our Fathers munity as a living laboratory, mem- of another day in reading the signs bers of the Oglala Lakota Nation are accurately and interpreting them creating a sustainable and vibrant wisely.” National Congress of Ameri- community where all members can can Indians, 1960s enjoy an environment that supports The health and wellness of Ameri- healthy lifestyles, including commu- can Indians and Alaska Natives – nity housing and food sovereignty. both in rural and urban settings – is Children are Sacred: Family Spirit a complex challenge with multiple Home Visiting Program—A parenting solutions. program that was developed in the Changing Winds: Public Health 1990s by the Johns Hopkins Center and Indian Country is the newest for American Indian Health, in part- exhibition at the David J. Sencer CDC nership with the Navajo White Moun- Museum in Atlanta, Georgia. This ex- tain Apache and San Carlos Apache 6th grade students Hapi Marr and Roxy Houston hibition uses personal and compelling Tribes. The program integrates Na- Finished looms in Ho-Chunk class. stories to highlight how tribal nations tive American values with parenting -- Whittney Carnahan are addressing modern-day challeng- and well-child care education, such 6th Grade Teacher es for good health and wellness while as breastfeeding and healthy living. Winnebago Public School using traditional knowledge and prac- Today Family Spirit reaches more tices for public health. These feature than 125 rural and urban tribal stories showcase Native resilience, communities across 20 U.S. states. self-empowerment, and reclamation Throughout their research to of traditional cultural practices: organize the exhibition, CDC staff Sin Nombre Hantavirus and the worked to understand the views WPS High School Choir Navajo Nation—The 1993 case where and actions of the tribal nations and Navajo Nation leaders and elders, explore how to convey them through On November 4, 6 students from the Winnebago High School choir attended public health officials, the Indian the exhibit. the all day Lewis Conference Choral Festival in Wakefi eld. Health Service, and state health “We are excited to highlight the Students who participated were Angel Frenchman, Toby Bassette,Sae departments worked together in an resilience and traditional knowledge Doxey, Hahewi Morgan, Angleina Rodriguez and Lily Brown. unprecedented investigation that in Indian Country through these Toby was also selected to be in the group of 24 auditioned Honor Choir members. Toby also auditioned for a solo spot that day on the Imbakwa song and was drew upon public health resources stories! They illustrate not only the selected as one of 3 soloists. A Concert was presented in the evening after the and cultural knowledge to identify a signifi cance of public health in tribal day of rehearsals. Thank you to the Winnebago parents who came to support us. previously unknown hantavirus. To- communities, but also the impor- day, the Navajo Nation’s Department tance of collaboration and respect of Health and its Navajo Epidemiology for Native wisdom,” said Captain Center successfully integrate profes- Carmen Clelland, associate director sional public health practices with of the Offi ce of Tribal Affairs and Navajo traditions and culture. Strategic Alliances at CDC. The Canlí Coalition and Smoke- Accompanying the Changing Free Policies on the Cheyenne River Winds exhibition is The Roots of Wis- Reservation—A multi-generational dom: Native Knowledge. Shared Sci- grassroots effort that worked with ence. This exhibition helps museum public health law advisors to pass visitors to understand the important smoke-free ordinances (banning com- issues that indigenous cultures face, mercial tobacco) by the Cheyenne discover innovative ways native River Sioux Tribal Council. At the peoples are problem-solving and how same time, the Coalition works to they are contributing to the growing reclaim the use of canšášá (red willow movement toward sustainability of bark) and other sacred plants unique tribal communities. to their traditions. Changing Winds and The Roots of Powwow Sweat—An overview of Wisdom will be on display until May how Coeur d’Alene tribal members 1, 2020. For additional information address the obesity epidemic of their about visiting the museum, visit cdc. people by promoting an indigenized gov/museum. 2019 Lewis & Clark All Conference Volleyball Team EAST DIVISION Josie Reid 5’11” Jr. Ponca Kaci Day 5’10” Sr. Ponca Emily Rasmussen 5’11” Jr. Homer Makayla Forsberg 5’10” Sr. L-C-C Carly Dickens 5’5” Jr. Wakefi eld-Allen Erica Wolfgram 5’9” Jr. L-C-C Katie Baker 5’4” Sr. Homer Alli Jackson 5’7” Jr. Wakefi eld-Allen Morgan Nelson 5’9” Sr.