Your Oneida Nation Connection (2024)

Your Oneida Nation Connection

FACING FROST

& FLOOD

Oneida Orchard: No Pick-Your-Own Apples

for 2024 Season

PG 18

KUNHI-YO

Event Recognizes National

Recovery Month

PG 8

REVIVING FOOD

TRADITIONS

Food Sovereignty

PG 13

INDIGENOUS

PEOPLES’ DAY

Cora Elm

PG 20

OCTOBER 2024

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OCTOBER 2024

KALIHWISAKS

From the Kali

Shekóli Swakwe•kú. Since the beginning

of the COVID-19 pandemic, the team at Big

Bear Media has been working to minimize our

environmental impact. We have switched print

machine providers and are actively seeking

solutions to fulfill the print needs of the Oneida

Nation organization in a more sustainable

way. The Kalihwisaks is aiming to enhance the

digital presence of the newspaper, which we

hope will result in a broader impact for tribal

print communications within the organization

and the community through a new software

called Issuu. Keep an eye out for updates in

the coming months.

You may have noticed the new appearance

of the Kalihwisaks. This summer, Mia Charnon

and Richards Summers III led a project to refresh

the look of the newspaper, with guidance from

senior staff at Big Bear Media. I believe it is

important to empower the younger generation

and allow them to develop confidence and

leadership skills. What better way to cultivate

future leaders?

I hope that the efforts of Big Bear Media

will help minimize our environmental

impact by enhancing the digital

presence of the Kalihwisaks and

other mass printings done

for the Oneida Nation. With

continued collaboration, a

commitment to innovation

and sustainability, and

the empowerment of

the next generation,

I am looking forward

to what the future

will bring to Big Bear

Media and the Oneida

Nation.

Eric Doxtator

Senior Graphic Designer

Big Bear Media

2701 W. Mason St. Green Bay, WI 54155

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Advertising & Tourism Director

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Layout Design

Richard Summers III

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Carly Skenandore ⋅ Gavriella Van Boxtel

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unless otherwise noted.

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Where The Water Birds Nest on County Line U

in Oneida, WI. Bring your binoculars and telescopes

to enjoy nature and the diverse waterfowl in this

restored habitat.

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OCTOBER 2024

NATION

Business

Committee

Forum

Submitted by Larry Barton

Oneida Nation Treasurer

End of summer

greetings to the

membership and

community!

First, best wishes to all students as

the fall academic calendar begins.

Important emphasis on reading proficiency was central during the Oneida

Reads event held at the Oneida Hotel

on August 1, 2024. The event was

well attended with representatives

from the local school districts, teachers, leadership from the community-at-large, Oneida Nation leadership,

Tribal staff, and Miss Oneida Nation

Royalty. Reading proficiency is a crucial indicator toward the academic

success of students. Measuring this

metric will continue to ensure support of our students toward success.

The Draft Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25)

Budget is balanced despite incurring

$42 Million in reductions due to a

pronounced initial deficit. Reductions,

although difficult, were made by consensus of the Business Committee to

comply with the Finances Law which

requires a balanced budget. Executing reductions is challenging, however, necessary.

Identifying the critical need to

reduce elevated carry-over (funds

budgeted but not spent) is noted in

Resolution 4-10-24-A. Best practices

discourage accumulating excess

carry-over and thus, $21.5 Million of

the prior carry-over was utilized to

balance the 2025 Draft Budget identified in Resolution 8-28-24-A. This

source of funds enabled programs

and services to remain intact.

Community Meetings will be

announced soon to present and

review the Consolidated Fiscal Year

2025 Budget in preparation for the

October 23 General Tribal Council Meeting to consider adoption of

the Draft Fiscal Year 2025 Annual

Budget.

Reconciliation of sources and uses

remains challenging with competing

resource allocations. The Consolidated FY2025 Budget is balanced in

compliance with the Finances Law.

I extend to the community best

wishes and have a great Fall Season!

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PRIMARY

REDUCTIONS

2025 Fiscal Year Wage Increase

Reduced from 4.5% to 2.5%

($3 Million Reduction)

Annual Employee Bonus

Removed

(up to $1,000 per employee)

($2.4 Million Reduction)

Capital Improvement

Projects Allocation

Reduced

($7.6 Million Reduction)

ITEMS THAT

REMAIN IN

FY25 BUDGET

All General Tribal Council

Mandated Expenditures including

General Welfare Assistance

Remain fully funded

Core Membership Programs

and Services

Remain intact or enhanced

Existing Labor Allocation(s)

Maintained with additional

$5.4 Million in funding for

New and Vacant Positions.

Employment Cap set at 1,960

Full-Time Equivalent Positions

per 4-10-24-A.

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Jeff Webster

30 YEARS

OF SERVICE

Above: The family of Jeff Webster gathered at the Oneida

Business Committee Meeting Wednesday, August 28, 2024 to

honor Jeff (center with blanket) for 30 Years of Service to the

Oneida Nation but more importantly, for the positive impact

he's made on their lives.

Left: Oneida Business Committee Members and General

Manager Mark Powless honored Jeff with a Commemorative

200 Year Blanket along with kind words to express their

appreciation to Jeff and his family.

Judge Haase Takes the Bench

Oneida Receives New Family Court Judge

By Garth Webster

During the regular Oneida Business

Committee Meeting on Wednesday,

August 28, 2024, Secretary Lisa Liggins administered the Oath of Office

to Jeffrey T. Haase, welcoming him as

Oneida’s newest Family Court Judge.

Haase grew up in Poy Sippi, WI surrounded by his family. When it came

time for college, Haase first took a

year off after high school until deciding to attend UW-Eau Claire, where

he excelled in wrestling. Unfortunately, after suffering an injury, he lost

enthusiasm to continue college. After

an eight-year hiatus, he returned

to college attending UW-Oshkosh

earning his undergraduate degree

by working a full time 3rd shift job

while going to school during the day.

After, he attended UW-Madison’s

Law School, eventually graduating in

1996.

Haase spent 19 years in private

practice mainly in the Criminal

Defense and Family Law sectors.

In 2015, he became the Attorney

Manager for the Fond Du Lac Public Defender’s Office. He stayed

until 2022 when he became Corporation Council for Adams County.

Haase’s strong family connections

from his childhood, along with his current immediate family—his wife Kelly,

their five children, and five grandchildren—have instilled in him a deep

passion for caring for the family unit.

“I want to be the best family court

judge I can be. Through my experience, when people come to court, it’s

usually not a good experience. People are nervous and a little scared.

I want the participants to feel as

relaxed as they can. In my courtroom,

they will be treated with respect and

fairness. I want to hear their side of

the story.” Haase adds, "The idea is

not to punish people or create problems."

“I’m very grateful to be given this

opportunity and I want Oneida to

know that I’m going to work very hard

for them. I’m going to be the very best

I can and I’m proud to be a part of this

court system.”

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OCTOBER 2024

COMMUNITY

KALIHWISAKS

Building a Safer Future

Safe Shelter's Transformation

Submitted by Pearl Webster

Safe Shelter Executive Director

Since Safe Shelter (SS), Inc. opened in November 2021, our

vision has been to Support Ending Homelessness. As we did

so, we’ve integrated Indigenous teachings, practices, and

cultural activities. However, after extensive discussions, SS has

decided to transition to a Level 3.1 Treatment Center for Mental

Health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD).

Since January 2024, SS staff, along with our Board of

Directors has concluded that the core component in our battle

against homelessness is addiction. Addiction creates first-time

homeless individuals and is also a leading factor in creating

what we refer to as the “On-Going Cycle,” which is when former

residents obtain housing only to return to SS. Although SS is

a zero-tolerance facility, every attempt was made to connect

individuals with appropriate interventions before exiting them.

Aside from the addiction aspect, the financial realities

faced by many residents has also been a significant source

of homelessness. The average stay has been five to seven

months. Within their stay, SS proactively tried to position

residents to sustain their own housing by requiring them to

save three months of rent, plus security deposit.

Nevertheless, the following factors, among others,

negatively contributed to the On-Going-Cycle.

Eviction

Reducing Debt and Saving

Obtaining Employment

Childcare Costs

Legal Costs

Lack of Affordable Housing

Reluctantly, as of August 31, 2024, we closed SS. As painful

as it is to witness our Native families, as well as surrounding

community, fall victim to financial hardship and SUD, we’re

optimistic that we can treat the source of the problem rather

than symptoms which again, is our rationale for creating a

3.1 Level facility. To learn more, I welcome you to watch (see

link below) the presentation I made to the Oneida Business

Committee (OBC) on August 14, 2024. A motion was made

and accepted for the General Manager's office and Behavioral

Health to work with us.

Safe Shelter

Accomplishments

• 931 Nights of Shelter

• 5 Individuals in Recovery

• 555 Individuals Served • 4 Veteran Families

• 317 Women with Children • 4 Mothers Gave Birth

• 238 Men with Children • 289 Tribal Members Served

Left to right, top to bottom: Pearl Webster, Executive Director, Board of

Directors; Charlene Faye King, Sister Helen Plum, Judy Cornelius, Seth

Moore, Jeremiah Cottrell-Duebner, and Ryan Simmons,

Board members not pictured, Heather Herdman and Terry Halcsik.

As we move forward, I want to make clear that this transition

is not because of the rumors circulating in the community

or on social media. I also want to reaffirm this was a difficult

decision. My passion for those needing shelter is still strong but

the deaths in our community caused by SUD are devastating.

Research shows that individuals with structure and support of

each other have the greatest chance of long-term success.

As of this article, our goal is to reopen roughly in early 2025. I

also want to add that we worked with a local agency to place all of

our residents. Each of us is affected. Together, we encourage you

to support SS as we ready the facility for those ready for change.

Visit SafeShelterGB.org

or follow us on Facebook for updates

To-Do’s for

3.1 Level Compliance

• Building modifications

• Train staff for new requirements

• Update policies/procedures

• Develop budget

Letters of

View August 14

Thanks/Success Presentation

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Nar-Anon Focuses on

the Families of Addicts

By Garth Webster

During her stay in Florida last year, Jan Malcolm

happened across an organization called Nar-Anon, a

worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone

else’s addiction. After attending meetings in Florida, her

and good friend Janice Hirth were inspired to begin a

Nar-Anon chapter in Oneida.

In Malcolm’s younger years, she suffered from

alcoholism. It became so severe that she made six suicide

attempts on her life. After the last incident, she found

herself in an addiction facility where during her last

night, she had a dream that would forever change her.

She said the Creator came to her with a gift, a shield

that would protect her from the destructive effects of

substance abuse. The shield was glistening white and

had her ponytail attached. She couldn’t wait to return

home to make this shield and it's been protecting her

ever since. After that evening, Malcolm celebrated

43 years of sobriety this year. Malcolm, along with

Hirth also celebrated their first anniversary with NarAnon August 11, 2024.

When Malcolm was in the Florida Nar-Anon

meetings, one of the participants expressed, “It’s not

just me,” regarding the difficulty of a family member

or friend’s addiction causing heartache in their life.

Malcolm adds, “You get so mixed up because the

addict is telling you lies, stealing things, including

money, and then suddenly, you’re isolating because you

don’t want anyone to know what’s going on because

you’re ashamed.” Malcolm says this first step is to

acknowledge the situation for what it is and for people to

speak up, which is often the most difficult step for people

to reach. Thus, when meetings are held, the first half hour

is to let newcomers hear our stories, enabling participants

to begin moving through the emotional stages of denial,

hurt, anger, acceptance, and forgiveness. This is followed

by a daily reading to reaffirm the positive affirmations that

will help them navigate their trouble times.

Aside from the Nar-Anon resources, Malcolm described

an idea she received from her therapist that may

also work for you. It’s not always possible to be at a

meeting or have that immediate support system. Thus,

it’s important to have ways to get through tough times

whenever they happen. Malcolm explained how she uses

a box, labeled with “Good” and “Bad” where she would

place items that represented sources of happiness and

hurt, respectively. It helps her to maintain her faith and

perseverance in times of trouble.

Malcolm and Hirth facilitate Nar-Anon meetings every

Tuesday at the Oneida Recover Nest in Cottage 2 located

at 2640 Westpoint Rd. at 5:30pm.

Malcolm says, “If we can continue making

Nar-Anon strong, addiction won’t stand a chance.”

Learn more at Nar-Anon.org

Email skenandore@yahoo.com

or 8jh2803@gmail.com

Scan for Nar-Anon Brochure

and meeting location map

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OCTOBER 2024

By Garth Webster

September is National Recovery

Month, and to honor those in recovery

from Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and

support those still on their journey, the

Kunhi-Yo’ (I’m Healthy) conference was

held Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the

Oneida Hotel.

The all-day event, sponsored by

Oneida Behavioral Health’s Tribal Opioid

Response, highlighted an impressive

lineup of speakers, with Councilman

Marlon Skenandore as the morning MC

and Oneida Nation General Manager

Mark Powless taking over in the

afternoon.

The event began with a grand entry

led by Head Dancer Daniel Crowse, who

escorted a contingent of local pow wow

dancers, along with the Oneida Veterans

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and the Oneida Nation Royalty.

Following the grand entry, Dr. Lyle

Ignace presented on Public Health

Threats and Opportunities for American

Indians and Alaskan Natives in the

post-pandemic era. After Dr. Ignace’s

presentation, Stephenie Muscavitch

VanEvery, an employee of the Oneida

Cultural Heritage Department and Wolf

Clan Manager, shared her insights on the

Great Law. Just before lunch break, the

Oneida Nation Hymn Singers provided

soothing songs in memory of those lost

to substance abuse.

After lunch, MC Powless introduced

the renowned Oneida author, Dr. Carol

Cornelius, who discussed her latest book,

History of Indigenous Voices During

the Removal Era. Following her, Patrick

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Danforth took the stage to explain the

“Wellbriety Movement and the Medicine

Wheel Teachings”. After a quick Chair

Yoga break provided by Oneida Family

Fitness, Sonny Smart presented “What

is Good Indian Mental Health.” The

day’s final presenter, Brian Jackson,

offered the crowd an “Understanding of

Generational Trauma Through the Eyes

of the Native American.”

Just before dinner break, participants

enjoyed an impressive exhibition of

fancy footwork and singing by the

Oneida Smoke Dancers. The day’s

events concluded with a performance

by celebrities Lil Mike and FunnyBone,

comedians and rappers best known for

their roles in Reservation Dogs.

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Better Together

Welcome Back Diabetes Event

On Thursday, August 22, 2024 the Oneida Hotel Green

Bay hosted a sold-out Better Together - Welcome

Back Diabetes Event 2024. Sponsored by Oneida

Comprehensive Health Division and Special Diabetes

Program for Indians (SDPI). The event featured Waylon

Pahona, Jr. as the guest of honor. Participants of

the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and Taking

Responsibility In Addressing Diabetes (TRIAD)

programs were recognized and celebrated over dinner.

Elder Expo

On Tuesday and Wednesday, August 20-21, 2024 the Oneida

Hotel hosted the Elder Expo sponsored by Oneida Aging &

Disability and Oneida Nation Commission on Aging. Guests

enjoyed a delicious meal, explored over 30 informational

vendor booths, participated in a 50/50 raffle and drawings,

and bid in a silent auction, and gained valuable information

from guest speakers. The event’s highlights included insightful

talks by Dr. Cynthia Carlsson on the latest treatments and

medications for Alzheimer’s, and Doug Twait from the Indian

Law Office, who provided comprehensive information on

obtaining a Power of Attorney (POA) for health and finance.

HEALTH

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KALIHWISAKS

Serving With

Care & Love

Oneida Pharmacy Team

By Gavriella Van Boxtel

Did you know that October is American Pharmacist’s Month? We can celebrate that right here on the Oneida

Reservation! The Oneida Community

Health Center fills just under 200k

prescriptions annually, and between

17k and 18k a month. Our pharmacy

team consists of seven full time pharmacists and nine sub reliefs, overtseen

by Pharmacy Director Dennis ReckelFront row left to right: Stacey C., Brittney H., Lynn K., Chris T., Briana H., Ashley W., Tiesha J., and

berg and Assistant Pharmacy Director

Lexi A. Back row left to right: Dennis R., Ashley W., Brenda G., Jeff P., Kathy D., Gwendolin G.,

Ashley Wright. The Staff Pharmacists

Kaylee S., and Kim M. Not pictured: sixteen other valued pharmacy team members.

are Stacey Chevalier, Brittney Hannot, Lynn Knute, Jeff Pagel, and Chris

Tews; the Sub-Relief Pharmacists are The Oneida Community Health

Sheila Bahr, Megan Grimmenga, Betsy Center is located at 525 Airport Dr,

Hoida, Mary Lamers, Keyur Patel, Jim Oneida, WI 54155. They are open from

Poels, Monica Thiry, Gena Trast, and 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday. Call

for refills or questions: 920.869.2711.

Chelsea Wilson.

Pharmacy staff share good thoughts...

“I decided to pursue a career in pharmacy because I’ve

always had an interest in healthcare and wanted to

be able to directly help patients. I enjoy educating

patients on proper medication use and try to make

every patient feel heard and important. Getting to

know patients and helping improve their quality of life

is very rewarding. I try to have every patient leave the

pharmacy with a smile!” -Jeff P.

“My favorite part of being a pharmacist is being able to

help patients get and understand their medications.

Medications and health issues can be very intimidating,

and I love being there to help patients by being a

resource and advocate for them.” -Ashley W.

“I became a pharmacist because I love science and

learning how things work. While I still love learning

about drugs and how they positively impact people’s

lives, I also love getting to interact with the patients

we see every day. It is very rewarding to be able to

answer their questions and help them understand the

medications they are prescribed.” -Stacey C.

HEALTH

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Continued Commitment

Oneida Public Health Earns Five-Year Accreditation Achievement

Oneida Comprehensive Health Division (OCHD)

Submitted by Oneida Comprehensive Health Division (OCHD)

The Oneida Nation announced

it has successfully completed a

review process to maintain national

accreditation status through the Public

Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). In

maintaining its accreditation status for

another five years, the Oneida Nation

has demonstrated that it meets PHAB’s

quality standards and measures and

has the capacity to continue to evolve,

improve, and advance the health of the

Oneida Community.

The non-profit PHAB works to advance

and transform public health practice by

championing performance improvement,

strong infrastructure, and innovation.

PHAB’s accreditation program, which

receives support from the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),

sets standards against which the nation’s

governmental public health departments

can continuously improve the quality of

their services and performance.

“We are proud of our team for the hard

work and dedication to the programs and

services we offer our community,” said

Debra Santiago, Public Health Manager,

Oneida Nation Community Health

Services. “Through the re-accreditation

process, we expanded and enhanced

our programs, sharing the successes

with our community. We are grateful

for the opportunity to work with PHAB

to achieve this huge milestone and will

continue to work hard to always meet

the needs of the community. This has

been a rewarding experience, and we

are truly appreciative to our team and to

PHAB for giving us this opportunity.”

The Oneida Nation achieved national

initial accreditation status through PHAB

on November 20, 2018, after undergoing

a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed

assessment process to ensure it met a

set of quality standards and measures.

Today’s announcement goes a step

further by demonstrating that the Oneida

Nation has the capacity to become

increasingly effective at improving the

health of the community.

“We are extremely pleased to be at the

point in the accreditation program where

the Oneida Nation, along with many

others, are successfully maintaining their

five-year accreditation status through

PHAB,” said PHAB President and CEO

Paul Kuehnert, DNP, RN, FAAN. “In so

doing, these health departments are

assuring their communities that the

value of accreditation is long-term -not a one-time recognition -- and that

continual improvement is the hallmark of

a 21st-century organization.”

New OCHD Providers

Alan James

Internal Medicine

Maggie Hujet

Physician Assistant

Ken Sakamoto

Dental Surgery

Meet the New

OCHD Providers

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ENVIRONMENTAL

Reeling in the Future

Oneida Lakes Stocked with Thousands of Walleye

By Garth Webster

According to the Wisconsin Department of

Natural Resources, while most lakes and streams in

Wisconsin have self-sustaining fish populations, fishstocking is still crucial for certain waters, including

those in Oneida.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 4,

2024, Alaina Noll, Oneida Water Resource Specialist,

and Michael Arce, Oneida Environmental Specialist,

teamed up with Don Taylor from the St. Croix Tribal

Environmental Protection Agency/Natural Resources

Department to release 5,078 walleye into various

Oneida waterways.

Oneida Lake: 2,662 walleye

Osnuhsa Lake: 1,828 walleye

Quarry Lake: 588 walleye

Each walleye was about 6.3 inches long and

in excellent health. Noll mentioned that it will

take around two years for the fish to mature and

emphasized that this is an annual effort to maintain

healthy fish populations. Note: Walleye must be a

minimum of 16 inches to catch and keep.

Please enjoy fishing at these lakes and

remember to use barb-less hooks!

Oneida word for fish: k ́tsi

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FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

Tony Kuchma, Oneida’s Wetland Project Manager, recently contacted the

Kalihwisaks to notify us they were anticipating a rice harvest at the restored

wetland area, Where The Water Birds

Nest, located at 2100 N County Line

Road (between Adams Drive and Fernando Drive). This wetland was restored

in 2001 by the Environmental Division

Staff. Shortly after, students from Oneida

Nation High School helped plant wild

rice seed during late fall in four different

years. The multi-year seeding helped

establish a seed bank for Oneida, which

has now flourished into a self-sustaining

population of rice for the community, and

wildlife, to harvest.

With an unsuccessful 2023 harvest

due to drought, excitement for this year’s

harvest has been building as staff and

the community are eager to start harvesting the crop to support our food sovereignty efforts. That enthusiasm came to

fruition on Thursday, September 5, 2024,

as Oneida staff and community members

loaded up their canoes, gear, and good

minds and headed out to the harvest

area.

It was a warm afternoon as Wisconsin

Partnership Program (WPP) Community

Outreach Coordinator, Arlie Doxtator,

addressed the participants that arrived

at the harvest area about the importance

of food resources like wild rice. WPP is a

community impact grant that the Nation

received in 2021 through a partnership

with University of Wisconsin School of

Medicine and Public Health. As the grant

aims to promote food sovereignty initiatives as essential components of community-led approaches to comprehensive

health, the support for the wild rice harvesting initiative was organic.

Although the rain and windy conditions

from the day prior eliminated much of

the rice from the reeds they grow on, the

participant's spirits remained high and

grateful for the experience. As Doxtator

explained, there is still time this season

for the rice to rejuvenate so the team is

optimistic there will be more to harvest.

While the participating community

members and staff weaved in and out of

the ricing area, I had a conversation with

Belinda McLester, WPP Project Manager,

regarding recent program evaluation

insights that reveal some deeper needs

regarding our community’s relationship

with food.

McLester helps coordinate events

such as this day’s rice harvest and would

love to see Oneida members consis-

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tently consuming Indigenous foods.

Before we can get to this level, however,

she explained the need to return to more

foundational healthy food habits. “We

must address the fact that hardly anyone is cooking at home anymore or sitting at the table enjoying dinner with one

another,” McLester shares. Factors like

this, McLester says, are a direct contributor to chronic health problems in many

communities, including Oneida.

Doxtator and McLester are working to

develop a curriculum to ignite the Oneida

community to implement long-term lifestyle changes in terms of their food consumption and relationship with food. It

is clear there is much opportunity to not

only increase access to our Indigenous

food pathways, but also create community shared spaces of harvesting, processing, and eating together. Our food

pathways nourish our entire well-being

by not only sustaining us nutritionally, but

also uniting us.

Events such as this serve to provide

these very connections. Food fosters

healing and healthy communities. And it

is something we need to continue to do

collectively.

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ENVIRONMENTAL

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Exploring Culture and Nature

UWGB Hosts Oneida Youth Summer Camp

Submitted by UWGB Biodiversity

From August 19-23, 2024 the University of

Wisconsin – Green Bay (UWGB) Biodiversity

Department, in partnership with the Oneida

Nation and the UWGB Center for First Nations

Education, celebrated its third annual summer

camp for Oneida youth. This year, the camp was

extended from three days to five, thanks to the

involvement of the UWGB Center for First Nations

Education.

Campers ranging in grades four through six

participated in a wide range of educational

activities, learning about nature, animals, plants,

Oneida culture and language, and art. Randy

Cornelius from Oneida Cultural Heritage shared

his knowledge on Oneida language and culture.

Tony Kuchma and Alaina Knoll from Oneida

Environmental, Health, Safety, Land & Agriculture

(EHSLA) Department introduced the campers to

the diverse plant and aquatic life found in Trout

Creek and the Oneida Quarry. Additionally, Erin

Giese, Joe Torres, and interns from the Cofrin

Center for Biodiversity Department provided

insights into bird life and other areas of their

expertise.

Erin Giese, UWGB Biodiversity Department

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SPORTS

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Former NCAA D1 Teammates

Powless and Greendeer Lead

Oneida Youth Lacrosse Camp

By Dan Ninham

Contributing Writer

Halona Media

The Elevate Lacrosse Camp was held July 27-28, 2024 at

the Oneida Turtle School Lacrosse Field. The camp directors

were former NCAA D1 teammates Masen Powless, Oneida, on

left, and Julian Greendeer, Oneida/Ho-Chunk, on right.

Greendeer is a sophomore at NCAA DI University of Detroit

Mercy. He plays offensive midfield and attack on the lacrosse

team. Powless was a fifth-year graduate student this past

season at the University of Detroit Mercy.

“We held a youth lacrosse camp for boys ages 9-14 with

hopes of enhancing their lacrosse skills and keeping them

loving the game of lacrosse,” said Greendeer. “The positives

were bonding with the kids and becoming friends with them,

competing with them, and having someone they can come to

whenever they need lacrosse help.”

“Some challenges were getting the boys to listen and focus

up, because since the coaches got close, they wanted to hang

out with us sometimes more than play and work in the drills

and games we had with them,” added Greendeer.

Powless recently finished his playing career at the University

Cory Ninham

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of Detroit Mercy. He played in three games as a fifth-year

graduate student last season and had a stellar career playing

NCAA D3 lacrosse at Marian University. He said, “I had a great

experience playing lacrosse at the college level. I had a hard

time staying healthy after injuries, but I learned to keep working

through no matter what.”

“I got to play from NCAA D3 to D1 and enjoyed every minute

of the game. You learn to work through the ups and the downs,

and I learned what it means to be a teammate. I was able to

spread good medicine and knowledge of the game to my

friends and teammates,” added Powless.

Powless hosted the Elevate Lacrosse Camp in Oneida with

Julian Greendeer and other lacrosse coaches from around the

area and the University of Detroit Mercy. Powless’ focus was a

way to get the youth of Oneida in front of young players who

have made it to the next level of college lacrosse.

“We were able to teach the fundamentals and drills that

are specialized for their positions and give examples of what

we did in our time. We also were able to have fun and do

competitive drills that the kids enjoyed,” added Powless.

“This was a camp that I ran although I have not set it up

as a business,” said Powless. “I do want to see what could

happen with a club to showcase the Oneida talent as well as

the surrounding areas. I also plan to start training individuals

for defensive work in the future.”

As a former college player at the highest level, Powless

is heading in another direction while Greendeer continues

to hone his skills to contribute to play at his highest level of

college lacrosse.

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ENVIRONMENTAL

The Pack Gives Back

KALIHWISAKS

Oneida Receives Green Gift from Packers’ “First Downs for Trees”

By Gavriella Van Boxtel

On Wednesday, August 21, 2024,

Councilman

Jameson

Wilson,

Councilman Jonas Hill, and Oneida

Nation Royalty represented the Oneida

Nation as they welcomed Packers

President and CEO Mark Murphy at the

Amelia Cornelius Culture Park in Oneida

for a tree planting event, wrapping up this

years’ “First Downs for Trees” program.

“First Downs for Trees” is one of the

Packers’ Green Team Initiatives, which

is aimed to target the yearly 450 tons of

carbon left behind by the Packers’ flights

to road games. Green Bay Packaging,

Inc., the Department of Natural Resources

(DNR) Urban Forestry, and Wisconsin

Public Service (WPS) are all partners of

the Packers’ led Initiative.

"First Downs for Trees” planted 402

trees this spring in 16 Brown County

communities: Allouez, Ashwaubenon,

Bellevue, Brown County, De Pere,

Green Bay, Hobart, Howard, Lawrence,

Ledgeview, Morrison, Oneida, Pulaski,

Scott, Suamico, and Wrightstown. As

the program’s corporate partner, Green

Bay Packaging, Inc. provided funds

supporting the planting of trees. A

combination of elm, maple lilac, oak,

honey locust and flowering crab were

supplied from two local nurseries,

Meacham Nursery and Leaves Inspired.

Since the program’s establishment

in 2011, a total of 7,194 trees have

been planted, resulting in $34 million

in lifetime benefits. These benefits

include stormwater runoff reduction,

CO2 reduction, energy savings, air

quality improvement, and property

value increase. The advantages of

trees increase over time, highlighting

the importance of continuous care and

protection.

For more information

on Packers “First

Downs for Trees”

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OCTOBER 2024 | 17

Traditional

Bison Harvest

Tsyunhehkwa Farm

By Garth Webster

Kyle Wisneski, Tsyunhehkwa Farm

Manager and Amber Powless, Community Outreach Coordinator, hosted a

educational event via a Traditional Bison

Harvest Monday-Wednesday, September

9-11, 2024 at the Tsyunhehkwa Farm on

Riverdale Dr. in Oneida. Arlo and Lisa

Iron Cloud from the Standing Rock Sioux

(SRX) Tribe were sought out by Wisneski to demonstrate processing methods

on the buffalo provided by the Oneida

Nation Farm.

Since 2016, The Iron Clouds travel

the country to various Tribes to share

their skills and wisdom by demonstrating authentic methods to utilize the gifts

the buffalo provides. At the same time

however, as Lisa describes, these educational events don't necessarily follow

ceremonial protocol but rather, are simply an opportunity to learn and share,

"We want this to be as comfortable as

possible." In this regard, Lisa adds this

approach helps to remove the anxiety

of newcomers worrying that their going

to do something wrong. However, as

Lisa and Arlo demonstrated the various ways to butcher the buffalo, they

Back row Lisa Iron Cloud (in hat), Kyle Wisneski, Tsyunhehkwa Farm Manager, and Arlo Iron

Cloud (front row with bandana) surrounded by community members learning to process a buffalo.

would offer some of their Sioux traditions. For instance, Arlo explained how

a part of their Creation Story describes

a time when the buffalo were the stewards of the land. This changed after an

event known as the Great Race between

Humans and Buffalo. Various animals

chose sides with either but the Magpie,

among a few other birds, sided with the

Humans. Magpie crossed the finish line

first, who eventually granted power to

Humans. In turn, Humans became the

stewards of the land. To this day, when

Sioux people process a buffalo, they

remove the thyroid gland and set it aside

as an offering to Magpie.

The Standing Rock website states that

like Oneida, "The SRX are committed to

protecting the language, culture and well

being of it's people through economic

development, technology advancement,

community engagement and education."

Along with this, as Wisneski stated in an

interview with NBC26, "We just want to

create a sense of community. It allows

families to come here and be safe, get

dirty and at the same time eat traditional

foods and also learn about it."

Learn more about

Tsyunhehkwa (Life Sustenance)

Amber Powless, Community Outreach Coordinator, led participants to gather cedar, one of

four sacred medicines, that the Bison was laid upon as it was transported from the Oneida

Nation Farm field to Tsyunhehkwa to begin processing.

ORCHARD

18 | OCTOBER 2024

KALIHWISAKS

Facing Frost and Flood

Oneida Orchard: No Pick-Your-Own Apples for 2024 Season

By Mia Charnon

The Oneida Nation Apple Orchard

Established: Purchased by Oneida Nation around 1955.

Total Area: 40 acres, with 30 acres of original orchard and

10 acres of new orchard, including 34 acres dedicated to

apple trees.

Tree Count: Over 4,400 apple trees, primarily featuring

McIntosh, Cortland, and Honey Gold varieties among

20 other types. Many of the trees were planted around

1985, making them nearly 40 years old!

Produce: Offers a diverse range of fresh produce

including apples, cherries, pears, and strawberries

(Availability may vary due to weather conditions).

Staff: Orchard team includes three full-time employees

and two new seasonal employees currently in training.

Organic Practices

Partnership: Collaborating with a third-party

regenerative agriculture consultation company to

enhance sustainable practices. Spraying is done for

disease, pest control, and nutrition. Additionally, they

partner with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture

to use an organic spray composed of 99% clay and 1%

soap for pest control and protection from excessive

heat, which easily washes off.

Chicken Grazing: Over 100 chickens provide natural

pest control, weed management, and soil fertilization.

All eggs are donated to Oneida Emergency Food Pantry,

with an average of 51 dozen eggs produced each week!

Bees: Boost fruit production, enhance ecosystem

biodiversity, promote adaptable trees by crosspollination, and support sustainable practices. Recently,

the orchard established three of their own hives after

receiving a hive from Fox Honey Farmers in Florida.

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This Season

Challenges: Early budding followed by late frost and

wet conditions caused at least 70% of trees to not

produce fruit.

Tree Types: Standard large 30-foot-tall trees, while many

modern orchards use smaller dwarf or semi-dwarf trees

that are easier to harvest and protect from late frosts.

Location Issues: Low-lying areas with colder air

movements can harm fruit buds. Also, the position of

the sun may have also contributed to warming the trees,

causing bud break sooner.

Mineral Deficiency: Sap sampling revealed several

minerals deficiencies including potassium and sulfur.

A critical part of the regenerative program is applying

mineral supplements to promote healthier and more

resilient trees.

Spray Limitations: Wet conditions limited organic spray

applications. Staff adheres strictly to manufacturer

protocols and avoids spraying during or just before

rainfalls.

Limited “good apples”: Will be used internally for apple

cider, apple sauce, apple butter, and apple chips. Lower

quality apples will be re-purposed as chicken feed to

help reduce feed expenses.

“We are doing our best to harvest what we can. From

there, we are prioritizing addressing any issues and

continuing to support the trees as much as possible. I

love doing this type of work, and beyond that, I want to

give back to our Tribal Community by offering the best

and safest produce that we can.”

Heather Jordan

Oneida Nation Orchard Manager

Future

Focus: Continuing to support healthy trees, building

healthier soils capable of sustaining nutrient-dense

foods, limiting environmental toxins.

Regenerative Practices: Building food systems

that are resilient to changes in weather, disease

pressure, trauma, and stress.

New Building in Development: Planning to produce

a variety of new products including caramel apples,

candy apples, apple nachos, and apple funnel cake

in the new commercial kitchen.

Orchard Store

Opening: Monday, September 23, 2024

Watch video: Oneida

Apple Orchard Fall 2024

Hours: Monday- Friday, 12pm - 5:30pm

White Corn Products: dehydrated corn,

corn flour, corn mush, and corn bread.

Apple & Cannery Products: jams, jellies,

teas, beef, buffalo, bath bombs, oils,

salves and more!

Read press release:

"Oneida Orchard Will

Not Open for 2024 Pick

Your Own Season"

Oneida Nation Apple Orchard

20 | OCTOBER 2024

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY

KALIHWISAKS

Honoring Indigenous Peoples

A Day of Recognition and Reflection

By Mia Charnon

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrated

on the second Monday in October instead

of Columbus Day, honors the rich history

of the United States and the Indigenous

peoples who have shaped our nation.

While many students learn the phrase, “In

1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue,”

the National Museum of the American

Indian clarifies that neither Columbus nor

his predecessors discovered America.

Indigenous Peoples have inhabited

the Western Hemisphere for tens of

thousands of years. European contact

brought devastating consequences,

including massive loss of life, disruption

of traditions, and significant land

dispossession. Within 130 years of first

contact, Indigenous populations were

reduced by an estimated 95 percent.

The arrival of European explorers

marked the beginning of enslavement and

resource theft for Indigenous Peoples.

Colonies established by the Portuguese,

Spanish, French, Dutch, and English

expanded throughout the Americas,

increasingly encroaching on Native lands

and lives. Warfare, enslavement, and

forced relocation profoundly disrupted

Indigenous communities.

During the Proclamation of Indigenous

Peoples’ Day on October 8, 2021,

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. declared,

“Since time immemorial, American

Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native

Hawaiians have built vibrant and diverse

cultures — safeguarding land, language,

spirit, knowledge, and tradition across

the

generations.

On

Indigenous

Peoples’ Day, our Nation celebrates the

invaluable contributions and resilience

of Indigenous peoples, recognizes their

inherent sovereignty, and commits to

honoring the Federal Government’s trust

and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations.”

Since Biden declaration, Indigenous

Peoples’

Day

celebrates

and

acknowledges the profound losses

and ongoing impacts of colonialism

experienced by Indigenous Peoples,

rather than honoring Columbus and

similar explorers.

President Biden continued, “The

Federal Government has a solemn

obligation to lift up and invest in the

future of Indigenous people and

empower Tribal Nations to govern their

own communities and make their own

decisions. We must never forget the

centuries-long campaign of violence,

displacement, assimilation, and terror

wrought upon Native communities and

Tribal Nations throughout our country.

Today, we acknowledge the significant

sacrifices made by Native peoples to

this country — and recognize their many

ongoing contributions to our Nation.”

The Carlisle Arrow- March 22, 1918

Cora Elm

Cora Elm

Early Life: Born on February 18, 1891, on

the Oneida Reservation in Wisconsin.

She was one of eleven children born

to Nicholas Elm and Jane Hill Elm and

spoke Oneida as her home language.

Elm’s father was a farmer born in Canada,

and her grandmother was a midwife. Her

grandfather, Jacob Hill, was a hereditary

Chief for the Oneida Nation.

Education: Attended the Carlisle

Indian Industrial School from 1906

to 1913 and trained as a nurse at the

Episcopal Hospital School of Nursing in

Philadelphia, graduating in 1916.

World War I Service: Volunteered as a

Red Cross nurse and served in France,

where she treated soldiers with severe

injuries and illnesses.

Post-War Career: Worked as a ward

supervisor at various hospitals, including

Fort Bayard in New Mexico and Wood

Veterans Hospital in Milwaukee. She also

was a Native American rights activist.

Personal Life: Married James E. Sinnard

in 1921 and had a son, James Jr.

She passed away in North Carolina on

June 9, 1949, and was buried with military

honors.

Cora Elm Hall: Named in honor of Cora

Elm, is one of the buildings at the IHG

Army Hotels on Carlisle Barracks. It is

part of the Historia Collection, which

features structures of significant historic

importance to the Army and the nation.

The naming of Cora Elm Hall serves as

a tribute to her dedication and service,

highlighting her role in both the military

and her community.

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ON THEIR JOURNEY

ALEX K. MOORE

December 9, 1985 - August 26, 2024

Alex Kelly Moore,

38, Green Bay,

passed

away

Monday, August

26, 2024. The

son

of

April

(Green) Jordan

and Kelly Moore

was born on

December 9, 1985.

Growing up, Alex loved anything to

do with sports or video games. He

graduated from Oneida High School

and went on to become a Custodial

Supervisor at the Oneida Casino. He

enjoyed camping in Crivitz, throwing

darts, shooting pool and shaking dice.

Alex is survived by his fiancé, Kendra

Steeno; parents, April (Larry) Jordan

and Kelly (Robin) Moore; siblings,

Michael, Carrie, Randy and Tia Moore;

many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,

cousins, extended family members and

friends.

Family and friends may visit at Ryan

Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De

Pere, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday,

August 30, 2024. The Oneida Hymn

Singers will begin at 1:30 p.m. with a

sharing of stories to follow at 2:00 p.m.

The Moore family would like to extend

thanks to the Green Bay EMS team for

their help on Monday. To extend online

condolences, please visit www.ryanfh.

com.

CAROL J. SKENADORE

April 23, 1935 - August 25, 2024

Carol J. Skenadore,

89 of De Pere,

passed away on

Sunday, August

25, 2024. Carol

was born on April

23, 1935 to the

late Walter and

Laura (Harrigan)

Kimps. She attended St. John the Baptist

School and graduated from Seymour

High School. On June 23, 1956, Carol

married Vince, her “Rock”. He preceded

her in death on April 15, 2000.

Carol will be remembered for her love of

family, golfing, bowling, and going out to

dinner and drinking a good old fashion.

She was a proud grandma and great

grandma, and she loved spending time

with her family and friends.

Carol is survived by her children, Craig

Skenadore of Green Bay, Denise

(Ron) Engebos of De Pere, Lisa (Larry)

Wiercinski of De Pere, Justine “Tiger”

(Travis) Huff of Green Bay, grandchildren

Randall (Krystal) Skenadore, Michael

Skenadore, Gina (Gary) Kittell, Tony (Bre)

Engebos, Tami (Andrew) Calnin, Renee

(Dan) Ruzumalski, Laura Wiercinski

and Conan White, Travis (Abby Lytie)

Wiercinski, Quinnton Skenadore, and

Faith Huff. She is further survived by

her great-grandchildren, Morgan, Allie,

Connor, Kallie, Kaiden, Brayden, Blake,

Riley, Alexa, Kinsley, Ayla, Nora, Kane,

Aslyn, Levi, Cashton, her sister-in-law

Dorothy Kimps, brother-in-law Gordon

(Judy) Skenadore, as well as numerous

nieces, nephews, godchildren, and

friends.

In addition to her parents and husband

Vince, Carol was preceded in death

by her brothers, Walter and Clarence

Kimps, her sisters Alice, Elizabeth, Edna,

Laura, Isabel, Emily, and their spouses,

as well as her daughter-in-law Carol

Skenadore, and one of her godchildren,

Nettie Coonen.

Family and friends may call on

Wednesday August 28, 2024 from 11:00

AM – 1:00 PM at Ryan Funeral Home, 305

N Tenth Street De Pere. A funeral service

will begin immediately following the

visitation with Deacon Bobby Doxtator

officiating. Entombment will follow at a

later date at Allouez Mausoleum. Please

visit www.ryanfh.com to extend online

condolences to the Skenadore family.

Special Thank you to the staff at Caraton

Commons and Moments hospice for their

care of our mom. Thank you also to Dc.

Bobby for visiting with our Mom so often.

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GORDON L. HOUSE

August 20, 2024

On Tuesday, August

20, 2024, Gordon

Lee House passed

away at the age of

91.

Gordon was born

in Oneida, WI to

Walter and Pearl

(Archiquette)

House. He graduated from Haskell Institute

and spent the greater part of his career with

NASA. He took great pride in this and could

regale his friends with stories from his many

years in the space program.

He is preceded in death by his first wife,

Margaret, and by siblings: Martha Jane,

Ruth “Myra”, Joyce “Nori”, Walter “Junior”,

James “Jimmie”, Loretta, and Reginald. He

is survived by his wife, Nancy; siblings June

Cornelius, and Carol Artman; and by children

Allan, Jo Anne, Dan, Cathy, Scott, Susan,

and Jeffery; his extended family Jennifer,

Scott, and Kevin, and by many grand and

great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Gordon enjoyed traveling and most of all

loved to play golf; he counted his hole in

one while playing with friends as a major

accomplishment. Some of Gordon’s favorite

memories are of his travels, walking along

the Great Wall of China; following the

Danube River from a tiny stream in the

Alps to Vienna; strolling through Barcelona;

posing in Alaska with Mt. Ranier as his

backdrop; exploring Cuba’s vibrant culture;

watching Kilauea erupting at night in Hawaii

with treasured friends, Jim and Mary Axley,

and returning to Oneida for the yearly

powwow to see his friends and family.

The family would like to say thank you to

the staff of the Phoenix Post Acute Facility

in Texas City for their kindness and care for

Mr. President AKA Gordon.

A memorial service will be announced at

a later date. Crowder Funeral Home in

Webster, TX assisted the family.

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PATRICIA M. BOURAS

RAYMOND “RANGER” L. CHRISTJOHN

It is with deep regret

that today, August

16, 2024, we had to

say good-bye to

our mother, Patricia

Mae Bouras.

Patricia was a

homemaker, a wife,

mother, sister, aunt,

friend, neighbor, and childcare mother to

many! Born in Oshkosh, WI on July 25, 1938,

to the late Harold and Alice (Metoxen)

McCue, she was the oldest of five children.

In 1958 Patricia married Angelo Bouras, and

together they had four children, four

grandchildren, two adoptive grandchildren,

and nine great-grandchildren. Patricia

enjoyed tending to her flower gardens and

listening to music.

Patricia is survived by two sons, Michael

(Kathryn) Bouras and Marc Bouras; sonin-law, David Armstrong; grandchildren,

Ashley (Sam) Druecke, Michael (Hillary)

Bouras, Anthony (Stefanie) Armstrong,

Rebecca (Matt) Thistle, Hope Doemel, and

Eric Promer; great-grandchildren, Maddie

and Bailey Druecke, Brantley and Merrick

Bouras, Ryleigh and Rhett Armstrong, Calista

Thistle, Ahriana and Zander Gustman; two

sisters, Jackie Anderson and Kathy Hanson;

a brother, Michael McCue; nieces and

nephews, Scott, Val, Brian, Brent, Johnny,

Kim, Shelly, Tracy, Lance and Kelly.

She was preceded in death by her parents,

Harold and Alice McCue; her husband,

Angelo Bouras; two daughters, Brenda

Bouras and Debra Lynn Armstrong; a sister,

Nancy Bantleon; her in-laws, Nicholas and

Hazel Bouras; and a brother-in-law, Artie

Anderson.

A funeral service will be held on Friday,

August 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Mueller

Funeral Home, 904 E. Main St., Winneconne.

Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park

in Oshkosh. A visitation will be held at the

funeral home on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until

the time of service.

Patricia's family would like to extend a special

thank you to the staff at The Residence of

Oshkosh, Heartland Hospice and nieces,

Kim and Shelly for all of the wonderful care

she was provided.

If you wish, please submit online

condolences/memories to muellerfh.net.

Raymond “Ranger”

Lonefeather

Christjohn, 47,

Oneida, passed

away unexpectedly

on Sunday, August

18, 2024. The son

of Kay Christjohn

and the late Clifford

Danforth, he was born on April 28, 1977, in

Green Bay.

At the age of 12, Ranger began to take

up singing and drumming with his Site 2

buddies; a passion he had for all his life.

Even when he was home, Ranger was

drumming every day. Every time you

saw him, he was drumming. Singing and

drumming took Ranger across America,

where he was able to meet so many

brothers and sisters throughout Native

Country. He met many other Warriors along

his journey throughout life and built many

life-long friendships.

Life did not always come easy to Ranger,

however, with the support of Oneida

Behavioral Health, and countless

supporters and sponsors, Ranger was

able to stay on his path of recovery. Ranger

always liked to make people laugh. He

loved spending time with his family, and

people were drawn to his charming and

generous personality. He never hesitated

to help those in need. We know that his

spirit will always be guiding us along the

way of our own journeys. Ranger will never

be forgotten.

Ranger is survived by his mother, Kay

Christjohn; siblings, Renita (Antonio)

Hernandez, Collette (Duane) Skenandore,

Carla (Brian) Vigue, Roland Christjohn;

children, Raeann Peters, Lowahtsyate

“Jawday” Christjohn, Elianna Christjohn,

and AnnMarie Christjohn; nieces and

nephews, Carissa (Matt), Herlinda (Aldo),

Sylvia (Rodrigo), Antonio, Elias, Isaac,

Gabriel, Mariah (Brennan), Lance (Katrina),

Chantel, Lorena, Vanessa, Otto, Hunter,

Raidan and other relatives also survive. His

Godchildren were Carissa K. Metoxen and

Silas Christjohn.

He was preceded in death by his father,

Clifford Danforth, paternal and maternal

grandparents, Pete and Sabie Danforth

and Amos and Daisy Christjohn, greatgrandparents, Joe and Elsie Green, Lucy

July 25, 1938 - August 16, 2024

April 28, 1977 - August 18, 2024

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Christjohn, niece Catalena Cooper.

He is further survived by his aunts and

uncles, Neoma Osbourn, Theodore

Christjohn, Rosalie (Marvin) Lucas,

Gwendolyn Christjohn, Paula Ninham,

Pamela Biddell, and Joey Christjohn.

Family and friends may gather at Ryan

Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De

Pere, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from

4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The Oneida Hymn

Singers will begin their song service at 6:00

PM. Visitation will continue Monday, August

27, 2024, at Ryan Funeral Home, from 9:00

AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. The

Oneida Hymn Singers will begin their song

service at 10:30 AM.

The Christjohn family would like to extend

a special thank you to the Oneida Police

Department, to all of Ranger’s brothers who

drummed and sang with him throughout his

life, and particularly these past few days,

also to the firekeepers and everyone else

who has donated during this difficult time.

There are too many people to mention,

but we thank all of them for their love and

support.

WILLIAM "BILL" JORDAN

August 25, 2024

William "Bill"

Jordan, age 45, of

Green Bay, passed

away on Sunday,

August 25, 2024.

Bill was greeted

with open arms by

his parents, the

late Greg and Rose

(Novitski) Jordan. Bill was a proud member

of the Oneida Nation.

Bill is survived by his 3 children: Wesley,

William and Mercedes; his brothers, Ben

and Bob; his sister, Rebecca Jorgensen;

his nephew, Beau (Sarah) Phillips and

his niece, Tiffany (AJ) Dean. He is further

survived by many aunts, uncles and

cousins.

Bill was preceded in death by his niece,

Kayla; grandparents, Chester and Lorraine

Novitski and Raymond and Alma Jordan.

Visitation will be held at Newcomer Chapel

(340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay, WI),

Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 4 to

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William "Bill" Jordan

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ON THEIR JOURNEY

Continuing from PG 23

William "Bill" Jordan

6 PM. A sharing of memories will follow

at 6 PM. Please come prepared to share

your favorite memory of Bill. Burial will be

in Oneida Sacred Burial Grounds.

Bill's family would like to express their

gratitude to the staff at St. Vincent

Hospital ICU for their excellent care and

compassion.

KAREN COFFEY

May 5, 1955 – August 29, 2024

The daughter of

Leona (Huff) Collar

and Edward Collar

was born on May 5,

1955, at St. Vincent

Hospital in Green

Bay, Wisconsin. At

the age of one

years old Karen and

her family moved from Oneida to Kaukauna

Wisconsin, where she would live for a good

portion of her life. Eventually she would buy

her first home in Kimberly, Wisconsin and

would stay there until her father passed

away. She then moved back to Oneida with

her mother for several years until her passing

and then would finally end up living in

Tucson, Arizona. Karen worked for AAL and

then Thrivent for many years and would also

work part-time jobs and do volunteer work

throughout her life. When she moved back

to Oneida with her mother, she was an active

member in her community, being a part of

the audit, library, and Anna John nursing

home committees. She always had a desire

to help others and contribute as much as

possible. Throughout all the places she lived

and worked she met a lot of people she

befriended, and their friendship meant a lot

to her. Karen is proceeded in death by her

grandparents McCarthy Huff and Anne

(Melchert) Huff, parents Edward Collar and

Leona (Huff) Collar, and uncles Frank Huff

and Harold A. Huff. She is survived in death

by her son Benjamin Bay, her partner in life

Dave Schoen, cousin Harold Jay Huff with

his two sons Franky and Tony Huff, as well

as his two daughters. There will be a

celebration of life held at Cash and Swillies,

701 E. Hyland Ave, Kaukauna, WI 54130, May

4th, 2025, from 11am-6 pm.

The family would like to give a special thanks

to Dave Schoen for taking care of Karen

throughout her battle with cancer and her

last days in hospice.

TYLER J. ROBBINS

November 30, 2007 - August 29, 2024

Tyler James Ohkwali

Robbins, loving

s o n , b r o t h e r,

grandson, nephew,

cousin, uncle and

friend, passed

away peacefully on

August 29th, 2024,

after fighting

courageously against Acute Myeloid

Leukemia for 21 months. Tyler was born on

November 30th, 2007, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He was adopted by his parents, Dave and

Lisa Robbins at birth. He was welcomed into

the family as the fourth child, and was then

referred to as, Our Fourth Gift.

In Tyler’s sixteen and a half years, he earned

his black belt in Taekwondo and loved

playing lacrosse, baseball, and flag football.

Together with his family, he enjoyed hiking,

golfing, swimming, and every adventure

they took. Tyler enjoyed countless amounts

of sporting events by his favorite teams and

had the privilege of traveling out of state

multiple times to attend games. He loved

the Utah Utes, LA Dodgers and Green Bay

Packers. He had a love for video games,

a passion for music and had the pleasure

of attending several concerts. Tyler was a

deep thinker, an avid researcher and was

exceedingly knowledgeable, especially in

the topic of history. Tyler was known for his

impeccable style, wicked sense of humor

and being the ultimate jokester. He was

a thrill seeker, an adrenaline junkie and

enjoyed watching true crime shows and

scary movies. Tyler had an unwavering love

for his friends. He was fiercely loyal and

accepted everyone for exactly who they are.

Tyler was incredibly thoughtful, truly selfless

and had the kindest, most gentle soul. He

comforted and put others first.

He was looking forward to getting his driver’s

license and his first car, a Honda Civic. He

had plans to travel, especially to Japan, to

go to college and write a novel.

Because of his battle with Leukemia, Tyler

aspired to be a therapist, with hopes to help

children who struggle with the same battle

he fought. Tyler was a proud member of

the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin. His middle

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name, Ohkwali, means bear. His heritage

meant so much to him, he hoped to become

an Oneida Tribal Council Member.

Tyler loved and is loved deeply by his family

as evident in these few memories.

His grandmother, Baw, loved hugs from her

Little Heart. Taylor loved being his martial

arts instructor and talking about military

history. Kaeli loved her brother and sister

dates and watching Tyler become an uncle

for the first time to her children. Trace loved

taking him on frequent gas station runs and

listening to every new album together. His

dad loved taking him on trips and teaching

him how to drive a golf cart. His mom loved

when she held him for the very first time,

at birth, to holding him as he took his very

last breath, on earth and every moment in

between.

Tyler successfully beat Leukemia after a

bone marrow transplant in August 2023,

his Leukemia later returned in April

2024. Through it all, Tyler exemplified

strength, courage, and optimism. He never

complained or wished his sickness upon

someone else or questioned “Why Me?”

Tyler was truly triumphant.

Tyler is survived by his parents, David and

Lisa Robbins, brother Taylor (Raquel), sister

Kaeli (Carson), brother Trace, nieces (Echo,

Cove, and Hayden), nephews (Woods and

Tybrus) grandmother (Pat) grandfather (Gary)

and his beloved dog Lambeau.

He is preceded in death by his grandfathers

(Gaylen and Ron), grandmother (Mary),

uncles (Lance and Scott).

The family encourages all to visit

my.bethematch.org and potentially be a

match and save a life.

FELIX M. CUADRADO

December 15, 1932 - August 30, 2024

Felix Martinez

Cuadrado, age 91,

of Oneida, passed

away

Friday

morning, August

30, 2024 at his

home. He was born

on December 15,

1932, in Guánica,

Puerto Rico to Ernesto Martinez and Juanita

Cuadrado.

Felix proudly served in the US Army during

the Korean War and was a member of the

Oneida Post 7784 for many years. Felix was

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ON THEIR JOURNEY

a member of the Assembly of God Church in

Oneida. Felix was married to Cecilia Doxtator

on June 25, 1966, They lived in Puerto Rico

for a while before returning to Wisconsin

in the late 1990s. He and Cecilia were

inseparable for over 58 years of marriage.

Despite Cecilia being moved to Anna John

Nursing Home, Felix visited her every day.

He enjoyed the local bingo games and his

numerous crossword and word search

puzzles.

Felix is survived by his wife of 58 years

Cecilia, children Elizabeth Martinez

Figueroa, Edwin Martinez Figueroa, Edith

Martinez Figueroa, and Felix Nathaniel

"Pepe" (Amanda) Martinez-Doxtator; and

grandchildren Kayana, Armando, and

Juanito.

Felix is preceded in death by his parents,

daughter Juanita and grandson Yoshuane

"Yoshi" Torres and his beloved dog Boofy.

Funeral services for Felix will be held at the

Oneida Assembly of God Church at 2:00

PM on Saturday September 7th, 2024, with

Rev. Joel Cornelius officiating. Visitation will

be held at the church from 1:00 PM until the

time of services. Full military honors and

burial will take place in the parish cemetery.

Online condolences to Felix's family may

be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com

SHARON R. HOUSE

November 10, 1948 - September 1, 2024

Sharon Rose House

(k thohkw hawe

she’s holding a

bundle), 75, of

Oneida, began her

journey to the

Creator

on

September 1, 2024,

surrounded by her

family and closest friends. Sharon was born

in Green Bay, Wisconsin on November 10,

1948 to her loving parents Roy and Leone

(McCarrell) House. She is a member of the

Oneida Nation of Wisconsin.

Sharon was known for her zealous

commitment to protecting and promoting

the tribal inherent sovereignty of Native

American tribes. A trailblazer and expert

in the field of Indian Gaming Regulatory

Law, she dedicated her life to ensuring that

tribes were self-governing and sustaining

their tribal governments through economic

development. In addition to her legal

acumen, Sharon was a mentor, educator,

and advocate, who inspired a generation

of Native American attorneys and leaders.

Sharon graduated from St. Mary’s School

for Episcopal Indian Girls, Springfield,

South Dakota. She attended Cottey Junior

College, Nevada, Missouri and Black

Hills State University in Spearfish, South

Dakota, where she received her Bachelor

of Science degree. She then attended the

Oneida CETA Paralegal Program and was

accepted into the Pre-Law Summer Institute

for American Indians (PLSI) at the University

of New Mexico in Albuquerque. In 1983 she

received her juris doctorate degree from

the University of Wisconsin Law School, in

Madison, Wisconsin. Sharon specialized in

Indian law, negotiations, gaming, gaming

regulation, franchising, corporations, and

financing. She was a member of the State

Bar of Wisconsin, Seventh Circuit Court of

Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the

United States.

From 1971 until her retirement, Sharon

worked in several different capacities for the

Oneida Nation including Youth and Career

Development, In-House Counsel Attorney

for the Oneida Gaming Commission, and an

Appellate Court Judge. Sharon also served

as legal counsel for many tribes throughout

Indian Country in the areas of gaming and

gaming regulation.

Outside of her work she enjoyed strong

coffee, the Green Bay Packers, food, getting

her nails done, music, line dancing, especially

the electric slide, watching her family play

sports, attending pow wows and her cowboy

boots. She will be lovingly remembered by

all who knew her for her laughter, sense

of humor, loyalty, being genuine, and her

willingness to stand up and fight for what’s

right for people and tribes. She impacted

Native American people throughout Indian

country during the past, present and future.

Sharon is survived by her six children and

their families; Dakota, Corben (Jolene), Yuma

(Leah), Crystal, Rhiannon “RC” (Mike), and

Tsyoslake (Jamie). As well as twenty-one

grandchildren; Summer, Bailey, Marissa,

Alyssa, Lindsey, Jossalyn, Baby Corben,

Abigayle, Loh^ti=yo, Landon, Aubrey,

Austin, Lillyanna, Lawisana=w^se, Leland,

Logan, Ezias, Daemen, Dakota, Arabella,

and August, and three great-grandchildren;

Sophia, Jojo, and Daisey. She is further

survived by her special cousin, Debbie

House.

Powless and special friend, Nathan

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Small. Special thanks to Unity Hospice,

Meadowbrook Nursing Home nurses and

staff, our fire keepers and pall bearers,

and our family & friends who donated their

time, firewood, food, thoughts and prayers

throughout this difficult time. Finally, a very

special thanks to Dawn Reiter (her closest

friend and sister) and her twins, Melinda and

Melissa for always being a beacon of love

and support for the family.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents

Roy and Leone House, granddaughter Jalyn

Arelet House, son Baby Boy Cornelius, and

many close family members.

Family and friends may visit at Ryan Funeral

Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, from

4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September

5, 2024. The Oneida Hymn Singers will have

a song service from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. with

an opportunity to share stories following.

Visitation will continue at 9:00 a.m. Friday

morning, September 6, 2024. A funeral

service will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Scan to read full obituary,

which includes more

background and career

information

TRACY L. KWIL

October 12, 1977 - September 1, 2024

Tracy Lynn Kwil 46

unexpectedly

passed away on

September 1, 2024.

She was born on

October 12, 1977, in

Chicago, IL, to

parents Dale

Cornelius and

Debra Kwil. Tracy is survived by her siblings

Shane, Richard, Levi , Alex, Derek, Nathan,

Larrissa, and Amanda. She was cherished

by many including stepmother Lisa

Guardipee, her many nieces, nephews,

cousins, and friends.

Tracy loved dancing, fashion, music and

always looking good. She enjoyed spending

time with her siblings listening to the latest

music and acting goofy. Tracy would always

add her own flare to current fashion and hair

Continued on PG 26

Tracy L. Kwil

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Continuing from PG 25

Tracy L. Kwil

trends, creating and owning her own style.

She graduated with honors from one of the

top high schools in Chicago, Lane Tech. After

High School Tracy graduated from Academy

of Beauty Professionals in Green Bay, WI.

She was preceded in death by her father

Dale C., Grandmother Nancy L. Hill, Great

Grandparents Eddie and Nancy Metoxen,

and sister Lisa Zver.

Family and friends may call at Ryan Funeral

Home, 305 N. Tenth St. De Pere, WI 54115, on

Monday September 09, 2024, for visitation

from 4:00pm until time of service at 7:00pm.

Burial will take place at Oneida Methodist

Cemetery on Tuesday, September 10, 2024,

at 1:00pm.

The family would like to extend a special

thank you to everyone that shared their love,

support, and prayers for Tracy.

OLETA "LEE" PARTL

September 15, 1936 – August 14, 2024

Oleta “Lee” Partl

(nee Johns) died on

August 14, 2024, in

Wauwatosa, WI.

She was born on

September 15,

1936, in Milwaukee,

WI to Orin Peter

Johns and Olive

(nee Jacobs) Johns Doxtator. Her

grandparents were Baptist and Lavinia (nee

Christjohn) Johns.

Beloved mother of Stefanie (Ward)

Sikorowski, Jodi Lee (Kenneth) Bowers,

Steven Pawlak, Kimberly Wiegmann, and

Stephanie (Rick) Bylin. Loving grandmother

of Jennifer (Kevin), Samantha (Emilio),

Elizabeth (Kyle), Katherine (Benjamin),

Jacqueline, Anastasia, Ekaterina, Christina,

Zack, Anne, and Hannah. Cherished GGMA

to Grant, Chase, Landon, Emilio, Agustín,

James, and Jackson. Further survived by her

sister Oretha "Rita" Dueno, other relatives

and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents,

Orin Peter Johns and Olive (nee Jacobs)

Johns Doxtator, her brother Orin Eugene

(Lillian) Johns and brother-in-law Robert

Dueno.

A visitation was held at Wisconsin Memorial

Park in the Chapel of the Chimes (13235 W.

Capitol Dr., Brookfield) on Saturday, August

24 with Pastor John Taggatz from Grace

Lutheran Church in Oak Creek presiding.

The family would like to extend a special

thank you to the medical staff at Aurora West

Allis Memorial Hospital and Aurora Zilber

Family Hospice.

MARK N. POWLESS JR.

March 29, 1934 - September 10, 2024

Mark N. Powless Jr.,

90, of Oneida, WI,

passed away

peacefully on

September 10,

2024, at Anna John

Nursing Home.

Mark was born on

March 29, 1934, to

the late Mark Powless Sr. and Margaret

Stevens. Mark married Shirley King on Friday

April 13, 1962, in Chicago, Il, and they were

sealed for time and all eternity on October

10, 1972, in the Ogden Temple of the Church

of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Utah.

Mark also served in the United States Navy

aboard the U.S.S.– Wisconsin working with

practice drones.

After his service, he returned to Oneida and

joined his brothers as an iron worker out of

Local 8 in Milwaukee. Some of the structures

that he worked on were the Sears Tower in

Chicago, The Mackinaw Bridge in Michigan,

the Golden Gate Bridge in California, and

the Tower Drive Bridge here in Green Bay.

After he retired, he served on the Oneida

Business Committee.

Mark enjoyed dancing and traveling with

his wife. They traveled to the Hawaiian

Islands, Jamacia, and across the United

States. He enjoyed spending time with his

family, watching the Packers, and watching

classic movies. He loved going to all his

grandchildren’s and great–grandchildren’s

ball games.

Mark is survived by his loving wife of

62 years, Shirley, his son Christopher

(Jane) Powless, his grandchildren Jerrel,

Isaiah, Amber, Caitlin, and many greatgrandchildren. He is further survived by his

sister Marge Stevens.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his

daughter Kim, and his siblings, John, Purcell,

Lorraine, Dorothy, Mary, Herb, and Eugene.

Friends and family call from 9:00 AM – 11:00

AM on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the

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Oneida Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-Day Saints on N6135 Seminary Rd.

A funeral service will begin immediately

following the visitation with Bishop Keith

Stoddard presiding. Ryan Funeral Home in

De Pere is assisting the family.

A Special Thank you to the staff at Bellin

Hospital and Anna John Nursing home in

Oneida for their kind and attentive care

of Mark. Another thank you to everyone

who made time to stop and see him at the

hospital and the nursing home. Thank you

as well to the VA Hospital and Unity Hospice.

RODERICK L. SOMMERS

December 18, 1962 - August 16, 2024

Roderick Luther

Sommers, 61,

passed away

peacefully at Bellin

Hospital, Green

Bay, WI, on August

16, 2024, of cancer

with family and

friends by his side.

He was born in Green Bay, WI, on December

18, 1962, to Roger Sommers and Audrey

Besaw.

Rod played football and basketball for

Pulaski High School, graduating in 1981,

before joining the Marines. He was an avid

fisherman all his life and loved his time on

the water with friends and family.

Rod is survived by his children: Raquel

Jousma, Ramsey Jousma, Levi Schultz, and

Electa Sommers. He is also survived by his

sisters: Rose (John) Mortenson and Brenda

Besaw, his grandchildren, and many nieces

and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter

Crystal Moes, his father Roger Sommers, his

mother Audrey Besaw, his brother Russell

Besaw, and his niece Xavionna Besaw.

Family and Friends may call at Pamperin Park

from 3-7 on September 14, 2024, where we

will gather for a Celebration of Life.

The family would like to extend a thank you

to the nursing staff and doctors at Bellin

Hospital who cared for him in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, please come with your

favorite memories of him to share.

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JOANN L. LARA

ON THEIR JOURNEY

November 13, 1951 - September 3, 2024

Joann L. Lara

(Prince), age 72,

passed away

unexpectedly on

T u e s d a y ,

September 3, 2024.

She was born on

November 13, 1951,

in Oconto, WI, to the

late Richard and Ann (Castonia) Prince.

Joann led a vibrant life filled with a variety

of interests and passions. She enjoyed

participating in softball, darts, fishing, playing

BINGO, and shooting pool. A lover of horses,

she embraced the joy these animals brought

her. However, her greatest love was for

her family. Her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren were the center of her world,

and she found immense joy in spending

time with them. Joann had a unique ability

to connect with children, often engaging

with them wherever she went. As an avid

Green Bay Packers fan, she took pleasure

in watching their games.

Joann is survived by her children, Joe

(Natana) Lara and Daniel (Dawn) Lara; her

grandchildren, Arron (Melanie), Corina

(Roger Flores), Jayden, NaBria, and Dominic;

and her great-grandchildren, Priscilla,

Leerah, Gianna, and Huxley. Additionally,

she is survived by her niece, Jamie (Rick)

Bramer; her nephew, Jeff (Liza) Sot; and her

great-niece, Harleigh Sot.

Joann was preceded in death by her parents,

Richard and Ann Prince, and her sister,

Sheryn Sot.

Joann L. Lara will be remembered fondly for

her warmth, kindness, and the indelible mark

she left on the lives of her family and friends.

The Oneida Nation wishes condolences to

her family and would like to thank Joann for

her many years of service. Joann worked at

Oneida Bingo since 1993 until her retirement.

PAULINE M. NETERVAL

March 26, 1965 - August 29, 2024

Pauline Marie

Neterval, 59, of

Wausau, passed

away August 29,

2024, at Aspirus

Wausau Hospital.

Pauline was born

March 26, 1965,

to Ken Patton and

Caroline Jackson (nee Hill). When she wasn't

outside enjoying the fresh air, Pauline liked

spending her time watching tv, listening to

music, and being with her cat.

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Pauline is survived by her loving children,

Zayne Siverling, Zerek Neterval, Joleen

Neterval, Jazmyn Neterval and Jahnika

Neterval; and sister, Jeanette Zalewski.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ken

Patton and Caroline Jackson; grandparents,

Arthur and Wilmae Plahmer; and brother,

Derrick Jackson.

A Celebration of Pauline's Life will be held at

11:00 am on Saturday, September 7, 2024,

at Highland Community Church, 1005 N

28th Avenue, Wausau. Visitation will be

from 10:00 am until the time of service at

the church. Rev. Dave Mahler will officiate.

Please submit obituaries (300 words or less)

and a high quality photo to

Kalihwisaks@OneidaNation.org.

Obituaries longer than 300 words

can be linked online.

Oneida Retail is now accepting

applications for the 2024 Mobil Giving Pump and

Shell Spirit Pump until Thursday, October 31, 2024.

If your non-profit would like to be considered for

this donation, please scan the QR code above.

When the form opens, download and

open in Acrobat Reader. For more information,

email OneidaRetail@OneidaNation.org.

NOTICES

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Setting Time and Notice

to Interested Parties

KALIHWISAKS

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC MEETING

TO BE HELD

The following estates are being prepared

for probate by the Oneida Nation, Land

Commission Hearing Body.

Little Bear Development Center Conference Room

N7332 Water Circle Place, Oneida, WI 54155

To attend a scheduled hearing virtually contact

Cindy Lecker, Land, Title & Trust Specialist,

Oneida Nation, Land Management, • 470 Airport Dr.

PO Box 365, • Oneida, WI 54155, • 920-869-6610

CLecker@oneidanation.org

In accordance with the Administrative Rule-making Law,

the Comprehensive Housing Division and the Oneida Land

Commission are hosting this Public Meeting to gather feedback

from the community regarding pro-posed amendments to the

following rule:

In the Matter of the Estate of Leo W Sundquist,

Case No. 2024 LCP 0006

Real Property Rule #1— Land Assessments for the Nation’s

Decisionmaker’s to Build an Autonomous Community

(LANDBAC)

1. An application for probate was filed.

2. The decedent with a date of birth of 09/13/1951 and date

of death 01/04/2024, was an Oneida Nation member,

domiciled off the Oneida Reservation at 2449 West Point

Rd., Green Bay, WI 54304

3. The deadline to submit claims is 11/01/2024.

4. All interested persons are hereby noticed.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:00am

◊ Replaces the former Land Use Technical Unit (LUTU)

process as the Nation’s process for assessing land uses to

prioritize greatest and best use by the Nation to provide

for the community;

◊ The process distinguishes between offerings to the

Nation’s internal entities and requests from external

parties to use the Nation’s land wherein all possible

available uses are governed by separate rules (see

various leasing rules, Land Use License Rule, and

Easements Rule).

Real Property Rule #2— Land Use Licenses

ONEIDA JUDICIARY

Tsi nu téshakotiya tolétha / Trial Court

Payment can be made either in person at the Oneida Trial

Court located at 2630 West Mason Street,

Green Bay, WI 54303; or by mailing said payment to

Oneida Trial Court P.O. Box 19, Oneida, WI 54155

Oneida entities owed a debt:

ONEIDA TRIAL COURT

NOTICE OF

INTENT TO GARNISH

Debtor's Names:

♦

♦

Terry Lee Cooper Blackowl

Kimberly R. Batiste

First published notice 9/24

◊ Formalizes a former general practice and SOP into an

administrative rule while expanding the scope to apply to

large gatherings (75 people or more) on land owned by

tribal members.

Real property Rule #3—Easements

◊ Formalizes a former SOP into an administrative rule

which applies to third party requests to use/access the

Nation’s land and individual trust land owners requests for

easement processing through the Bureau of Indian Affairs

(BIA) on their land.

To obtain copies of the Public Meeting documents for this

proposal, please visit www.oneida-nsn.gov/Register/

PublicMeetings.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

OPEN UNTIL Wednesday, October 16, 2024

During the Public Comment Period, all interested persons may

submit written comments and/or a transcript of any testimony/

spoken comments made during the Public Meeting. These may

be submitted to The Comprehensive Housing Division by U.S.

mail, interoffice mail, e-mail or fax.

Comprehensive Housing Division

2913 Commissioner Street, Oneida, WI 54155

nrommel@oneidanation.org

Phone: 920-869-6505

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PUBLIC NOTICE:

A diligent attempt was made to notify the named individuals of

tribal debt owed to Oneida Comprehensive Housing Division.

This is a public notice of intent to garnish employee earnings if

debt is not satisfied by October 3, 2024. Payment can be made at

Comprehensive Housing located at 2913 Commissioner Street or

sent by mail to

P.O. Box 68, Oneida, WI 54155.

Isaac and Misty Cannon

Diane Wilson

Katrina and Milton Mungo

Jacqueline Ninham

Mae and Christopher Cornelius

Craig Ninham

Jamison and Angela Ortiz-Webster

Brandon and Kristina Metoxen

Tonya and Leon Boucher

Debra Cornelius

Marques and Kateri Danforth

Ashley Olujic

Kerry and Gertrudes Koepke

Charlene Charles

Michelle and Phillip Jordan

Chrisstara Cornelius

Brandie Klarkowski

Danette Woodmansee

Roberta Webster

Darlene Hill

Shannon Davis

Shonna Danforth

Sterling Nunies

The above-named individuals may contact

Leanne Jordan at 920-869-6172 or at

LJordan2@oneidanation.org for more information.

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COMMUNITY

BUDGET

MEETING

COMMUNITY

BUDGET SESSIONS

An Informational Presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

An Informational Presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

DATE

Tuesday October 8th

TIME

1:00 P.M.

LOCATION

5233 W Morgan Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53220

Time: 5:00 P.M.

Date: Wed., Oct. 9, 2024

Location: Oneida Hotel

Room: Michigan Room

EVENTS

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Saturday, October 26th

Oneida Nation Elementary School

N7125 Seminary Rd. Oneida, WI 54155

Wear a Costume & Trick or Treat

your way around the walk route.

Caramel Apple Decorating & Snacks

(while supplies last)

Stem Craft brought to you by

UWGB Camps & Einstein Project.

Receive a punch on your

2024 JMIO Punch Card.

For more information or questions contact Hanna:

920-490-3927

hleisgan@oneidanation.org

JustMoveIt Oneida

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NEW

WORSHIP

HOURS

Starting October 6, 2024,

Sunday mass will begin at 10am.

Church school for grade

school children will

begin at 10am.

HOLY

APOSTLES

CHURCH

2937 Freedom Rd

Oneida, WI

920.869.2565

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Get Your Free Flu Shot

Limited Time Supply - Act Fast!

Starting Monday, September 30

October 25th

2913 Artley Street (Civic Center)

Oneida, WI, 54115

5-7 PM

We are also looking for

donations for this event!

Please contact Lindsey Blackowl

(920)869-6290

Lblackow@oneidanation.org

Clinic Schedule

Monday - Friday | 8am-4:30pm

Employee Health Nursing (EHN)

Call for an appointment / 920.405.4492

Can’t Make it to the Clinic?

Scan for the full Walk-In Flu Shot Schedule

No Appointment Needed!

Have an Egg Allergy?

We provide egg-free vaccine.

Please inform EHN staff.

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GET OUT THE VOTE

KALIHWISAKS

Vote For Our Future

November 5th General Election

Submitted by Anne Egan-Waukau, Menominee

Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Urban Native Organizer and

Communications Manager for Wisconsin Native Vote

Air Force veteran Kerry Metoxen,

68, of the Oneida Nation, has plans to

ensure his grandson, Jason Greendeer,

a sophomore at University of Detroit

Mercy, votes in the Nov. 5 election.

“I’m going to remind him that he needs

to get out and vote,” said Metoxen, who

also said he was inspired by speakers

at Wisconsin Native Vote’s Brewers

tailgate last month. “I’ll make sure he’s

registered.”

But his work won’t end there, he

said. He’s taking the message that

it’s important to “vote for the seventh

generation” to family and friends.

Metoxen was among nearly 600 Native

Americans from across the state that

gathered at the largest Brewers intertribal tailgate at American Family Field

last month to celebrate community and

the importance of voting. He represented

his tribe in the Color Guard, comprised of

representatives who carried their tribal

flags onto the baseball field. “It’s always

good to represent and remind people

that we are still here,” he said.

“Every vote counts – especially this

year,” Metoxen said. “We all need to get

to the polls and vote.”

Metoxen knows how important it is to

vote and that there are many important

issues on the ballot for Indian Country.

Wisconsin Native Vote also heard from

others about the importance of voting

to protect tribal sovereignty, address the

opioid epidemic, and protect the waters.

The general election is coming up on

Tuesday, November 5, 2024. There will

be presidential, congressional, state, and

local elections on the ballot.

Make sure to use your

voice and vote this fall.

Voting Questions:

Wisconsin Native Vote:

Info@ConservationVoices.org

or call 1-866-OUR-VOTE.

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SEEKING CLASS OF

COLLEGE GRADUATES

ATTENTION ENROLLED

ONEIDA MEMBERS

If you graduated, or are going to graduate

from college in 2024, the Kalihwisaks would

like to recognize your accomplishment.

AWARENESS MONTH

OCTOBER 2024

Email the following to

Kalihwisaks@OneidaNation.org

An annual campaign to raise awareness

about the impact of breast cancer.

Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2024

Get involved.

NationalBreastCancer.org

Schedule your mammogram today!

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Name of College • Degree

Submissions will be published in the

December 2024 Kalihwisaks.

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ONEIDA WI 54155

PERMIT NO. 4

She Looks for News

PO Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155-0365

2701 W. Mason St., Green Bay, WI 54155

WE'RE HIRING!

Gaming Positions

Program and Service Positions

www.oneida-nsn.gov/resources/kalihwisaks/

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