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The Moon when tiie Geese shed theirteathers

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Wapi Newsletter

Wa-s-un-pa Wi

(Wah shoon-pah We)

This month, the Dakota Word for July is Wasunpa Wi or the Moon when

the Geese shed their feathers. The name of the Moon / Month can vary

from region to region, tiospaye to tiospaye. Some refer to the month of

July as the Moon when the chokecherries ripen. This year, we chose to

honor our feathered kodas of the north.

Did you know?

Canadian Geese, the species most commonly seen in our region cannot

fly durng a period from early June to early August. This period is known

as the molting process, where birds loose their feathers, which are then

replaced by new healthy feathers just in time for relocating to warmer

climates. In the northern regions geese tend to molt later whereas

southern flocks can begin molting as early as spring.

Dakota Significance

The Canadian Goose and other migratory birds marked. the changing

seasons for all who observed them throughout time, Their flight was

often celebrated and ther geese were often revered as beings capable of

delivering prayers for good health and healing to the grandfathers of the

north.

In addition to being a significant food source, their feathers, wings and

other body parts were preserved and utilized in ceremonial artifacts and

ceremonial events. The blessings that this elegant being brought to the

people was recorded in oral traditions, teaching Dakota children virtues

and how to respect their winged relatives.

Member Birthdays

Wishing our membership, near and tar, avery Happy Birthday!

07/01 Lucian Herrick

07/02 Azure Eastman

07/05 David Ross

QO7/05 Patricia Roy

QO7/04 Jack Crawtord Jr.

0704 Erika Deal

QO7/04 Nathan Ross

07/04 Monica Vensand

07/04 Marilyn Williams

07/05 Aron Jaques

QO7/05 Brandon Refsland

07/06 Sydney Beane

07/06 Brittany Marshall

07/06 Victoria Perez

07/07 Hazen Lagle Uk

O7/07 Dabbi Faulk

07/07 Wari Fleury

07/07 Della Flute

O7/07 Devin Times

07/07 Julene Lupkes

07/07 Gayla Pruett

O7/OS Sylvia Roy

O7/OS Brenda Weston Penny

O7/10 Denis Faulk

O7/10 Ivanna Flute

O7/Il Alired Byrd

QO7/12 Nadine Drapeau

07/12 Jailey Long

Q7/12 Wevin Nelson

O7/12 Lainey Rederth

07/15 Brent Boutwell

O7/15 Vine Drapeau Jr.

O7/15 Merri Rederth

07/14 Veronica Bird

O7/14 Devin Drapeau

07/14 Delson Long Jr.

07/15 Joshua Peterson

07/15 Farrah Redenth

07/15 Vivian Sheely

O7/I7 Elise Chippewa

O7/1S Andrea Horan

OZ/1S Michael Nordhausen

07/20 Amos Jones

07/20 Vilia lorres

O7/20 Kaitlyn Wakeman-lLoche

Q7/21 Rogelio DeLuna

07/21 1 ielen Ghost Dog

Q7//21 Jared Nesje

QO7/22 Norman Nitto

O7/22 Jadien Sully

07/25 Dale Allen

QO7/25 Jaxon Gonzalez

O7/25 Darryl Graham

07/25 Gail Hawhins

Q7/25 Gordon Jones Jr.

QO7/24 Debra Amburn

QO7/24 Melodie Crow

QO7/24 Andres Davis

QO7/25 Ohalani Cavender

07/25 Cinthia Eckert

O7/25 Javen Iitto

QO7/27 Jay Jackson

07/27 Shirleigh Rederth

O7/2S Gabriel Douglas

O7/25 Wassandratlerrich-forman

QO7/28 Angeline Wilkins

O7/29 Rudolph Lovejoy

QO7/29 Zaxx Rederth

07/50 Rose Flute Plavet

07/50 [heoda Schaitel

Q7/50 Joesph Shopbell

QO7/51 Ardetta Lovejoy

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All ages: Hat & Boot Special, Side Step & Clown Dance

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(Saturday 19th) Contact Sylvia @ (605) 531-3720

Friday Evening Meal

Saturday Breakfast & Saturday Supper

Sunday Breakfast

Fireworks Saturday @ dusk

Comments, questions or concerns?

Contact: Jon Schrader Sr. 605-633-1955

Monte Lovejoy 239-980-6075)

NO ALCOHOL NO DRUGS NO FIREWORKS OR NO FIREARMS ALLOWED

JULY 18, 19 & 20

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Facilities are Clean

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Sign up for shifts

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Enjoy unlimited crab legs and

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Our Government Office Building is now

undergoing an installation of solar

storage batteries for the solar panels,

which will be mounted on the roof.

Each battery is approximately 200 lbs.

and there are 160 of them providing 160

kW per hour. Once completed the

Government building could be powered

for up to 2 days and be recharged via

generators durng an outage or

emergency.

Robert Byrnes and his team are working

hard on this massive installation. Each

rack shown, houses 40 batteries.

Pictured: Robert Byrnes, Aaron

Fisherman, C] Williams, Kevin Payer,

Buster Cadotte & Lucian Herrick.

Great Job from all of us!

Eucla Appreciation Day

Wednesday, June 18th

Our Huntan Resource Departments have outdone themselves once

again, on Wednesday Jute 13th FSST Employees wore treated to an

amazing day away prow Work.

Fach entployes received a coupon por lunel at one of two food trucks

On site as well as a coupon jor ice croame in addition to a 6200 bonus

por all their lardwork.

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June 4, 2025

Wakypa Ipaksan received a visit from South Dakota's new

governor, Larry Rhoden. President Reider informed the governor

of the tribe's economic development efforts across the U.S. and

emphasized the necessity for our nation to being unreliant on the

federal government in the future.

Govenor Rhoden emphasised developing a cooperative

relationship with open lines of communications, reaffirming his

Open Door Policy. Gifts were exchanged with Governor Rhoden

receiving a beautiful star quilt.

“SMOKEHOUSE

RIVER’S BEND RESTAURANT

SATURDAYS

4:30PM-9:30PM

Enjoy a savory buffet

with various slow cooked

and smoked favorites.

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Enjoy a delicious buffet with an assortment of

all your breakfast and lunch favorites.

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Doors Open at 5 pm

Games Start at 6 pm

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Elder Day

Youth assisting our elders in

projects or other activities around

their home and yard.

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07/04 ~ July 4th Holiday

Closed for the Holiday

07/18 ~ Wacipi Weekend Begins

Tribal Government &

Adminstration Closed

07/25 ~ Food Distribution

2:00 pm

Maintenance Building

07/31 ~ Town Hall / Community Gathering

5:00 pm

Community Center

Wowapi Newsletter

A monthly publication created by the Flandreau Santee

Sioux Tribe’s Communiations Department.

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~ 25th of each month

~ Must be typewritten or

Computer Generated Format

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Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe

Attn: Francis Wakeman III

PO Box 283

Flandreau, SD 57028

(605) 573-4238

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In preparation of this publication, every effort has been

made to offer the most current, correct, and clearly

expressed information possible. Neverless, inadvertent

errors in information may occur from time to time. A

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or representations whatsoever regarding the quality,

content, completeness, or adequacy of such

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