# The Moon when tiie Geese shed theirteathers

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Vasunpa W1

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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Men's 18+ Chicken Dance Special
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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

= What we will do?

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waste

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Facilities are Clean

What to bring?

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July 18-20"

Sign up for shifts

FSST Powwow Grounds
Ages 14-18

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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.

RIVER’S BEND RESTAURANT

Enjoy a delicious buffet with an assortment of
all your breakfast and lunch favorites.

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Wednesday, July 2nd
Doors Open at 5 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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Save the dates!

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.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

~ 25th of each month
~ Must be typewritten or
Computer Generated Format

~ Hard Copy or Email
SUBMIT:

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
Attn: Francis Wakeman III
PO Box 283

Flandreau, SD 57028

(605) 573-4238
francis.wakeman@fsst-nsn.gov

NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER:

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
reasonable effort to correct information will be mae in
the next publication.

‘The information in this newsletter has been compiled
from a variety of sources and are subjecty to change
without notice. Where discrepancies exist between this
publication and official document(s); the official
document(s) shall prevail.

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe makes no warranties
or representations whatsoever regarding the quality,
content, completeness, or adequacy of such
informatoin or data.

The FSST reserves the right to refuse the publications
of information where the subject matter is deemed
inaccurate or inappropriate.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aflandreau_santee_sioux%3A5f8fbda153807c77. Public record. Not legal advice.