# Oneida Business Committee (2024)

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## Record

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- **Document type:** Tribal code

## Text

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Oneida Business Committee
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, July 10, 2024
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Agenda

Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.
Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members
of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the Government Administrative Office, 1st floor, Norbert Hill
Center and present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to
change.

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

V.

A.

Bay Bancorporation Board of Directors - Elaine Skenandore-Cornelius and Fern Orie
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc Committee - Colleen Cornelius and Kenneth
Skodowski
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Oneida Election Board Alternates - Sacheen Lawrence
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

D.

Oneida Nation Arts Board - Peter Skenandore
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

E.

Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Harmony Hill
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

MINUTES
A.

Approve the June 26, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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APPOINTMENTS
A.

VII.

TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

VIII.

IX.

X.

Determine next steps regarding five (5) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Alternate
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - Native American Tourism of
Wisconsin (NATOW) Annual 2024 Conference - Red Cliff, WI -June 13 -15, 2024
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Dept. of Health and
Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultations - St. Paul, MN - August
26-29, 2024
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

B.

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved the travel request for
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the PROGRESS Act Tribal Consultation in
Bloomington, MN on July 16-17, 2024
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Accept the Emergency Management After Action Report regarding the April 2-6,
2024, severe weather event
Sponsor: Kaylynn Gresham, Director/Emergency Management

B.

Research Request: Dr. Waubanascum & Dr. Beans - UW-Green Bay -“Nothing about
us, without us”: Community Engagement Collaboration with Oneida Nation to Inform
Tribal Research Protections – Review recommendation and determine appropriate
next steps
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

Approve the notice and materials for the September 8, 2024, tentatively scheduled
special General Tribal Council meeting
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the Blackowl petition
# 2024-02
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the On?yote?a?ká
ni?i Project Plan
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

B.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Chief Counsel report
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

2.

Accept the General Manager report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

3.

Accept the Hotel to Gaming Transition Committee July 2024 report
Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Review Affordable Home Ownership Strategy/Veteran Loan Assessment and
determine next steps
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

2.

Review BC Resolution 04-08-20-K recommendation and determine next steps
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

3.

Review Elected Officials Wages memorandum and determine next steps
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

4.

Review Four Fires – Residence Inn D.C. refinancing and determine next steps
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

5.

Review Oneida Airport Hotel Corporation fiduciary responsibility and
determine next steps
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

6.

Review No Limits Basketball team request and determine next steps
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

7.

Review YMCA proposal and determine next steps
Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Economic Strategy Coordinator

8.

Review 2024 Trade Back for Cash request and determine next steps
Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director

9.

Review application(s) for five (5) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Alternate
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and
Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)
The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida
Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/
For information about this meeting, please call the Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or
(800) 236-2214

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Bay Bancorporation Board of Directors - Elaine Skenandore-Cornelius and Fern Orie

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

07/10/2024

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Martinez, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AMARTIN3

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

June 28, 2024

RE:

Oath of Office – Bay Bancorporation Board of Directors

Background
On June 26, 2024, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Elaine Skenandore-Cornelius
and Fern Orie to the Bay Bancorporation Board of Directors.

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Oneida Election Board Ad-Hoc Committee - Colleen Cornelius and Kenneth Skodowski

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

07/10/2024

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Martinez, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AMARTIN3

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

June 28, 2024

RE:

Oath of Office – Oneida Election Board - Ad Hoc Committee

Background
On June 26, 2024, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Colleen Cornelius
and Kenneth Skodowski to the Oneida Election Board - Ad Hoc Committee.

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Oneida Election Board Alternates - Sacheen Lawrence

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

07/10/2024

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Martinez, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AMARTIN3

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

June 28, 2024

RE:

Oath of Office – Oneida Election Board – Alternate.

Background
On June 26, 2024, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Sacheen Lawrence to the
Oneida Election Board – Alternate.

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Oneida Nation Arts Board - Peter Skenandore

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

07/10/2024

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Martinez, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AMARTIN3

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

June 28, 2024

RE:

Oath of Office – Oneida Nation Arts Board

Background
On June 26, 2024, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Peter Skenandore to
the Oneida Nation Arts Board.

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Harmony Hill

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

07/10/2024

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Amber Martinez, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

AMARTIN3

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Oneida Nation
Government Administrative Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

June 28, 2024

RE:

Oath of Office – Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board

Background
On June 26, 2024, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Harmony Hill to the
Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board.

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Approve the June 26, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

07/10/24

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☒ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☐ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☒ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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DRAFT
Oneida Business Committee
Executive Session
8:30 AM Tuesday, June 25, 2024
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Regular Meeting
8:30 AM Wednesday, June 26, 2024
BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center
Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence
Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Councilman: Kirby Metoxen;
Not Present: Council members: Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams1), Mark W. Powless (via
Microsoft Teams), Arlinda Locklear (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Nuthals (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa
Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Justine Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via
Microsoft Teams), Melinda J Danforth, Brandon Wisneski, Tana Aguirre, Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft
Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via
Microsoft Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams)
REGULAR MEETING
Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence
Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Councilman: Kirby Metoxen;
Not Present: Council members, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson;
Arrived at: n/a
Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams), Mark W. Powless,
Todd Vanden Heuvel (via Microsoft Teams, Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth
(via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams) Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams),
Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Janice Decorah (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via
Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn
Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft
Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon Wisneski
(via Microsoft Teams), Sidney White (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill
(via Microsoft Teams), Diahanna King (via Microsoft Teams), Kevin House (via Microsoft Teams),
Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen A Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Stacy Cutbank (via
Microsoft Teams), Joyce King (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Amber M
Martinez (via Microsoft Teams),), Carol Silva (via Microsoft Teams), Nancy Barton, Connor Kestell (via
Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Carol
Silva (via Microsoft Teams), Amber Martinez (via Microsoft Teams), Elena Hill, Tina Danforth, Cathy
Metoxen, John Danforth, Lindsey Blackowl, Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), Bonnie Pigman (via
Microsoft Teams)

1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file

sharing, and video meetings.

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DRAFT
I.

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 9:03 a.m.
For the record: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster is out on an approved travel attending National Indian
Head Start Association Conference in Billings, MT., Councilmen Jameson Wilson and Jonas Hill are
out on an approved travel attending the 2024 Leading Tribal Nations Executive Education Program in
Boston, MA., and Councilman Marlon Skenandore is out on leave.

II.

OPENING (00:00:15)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:01:16)

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adopt the agenda with two (2) changes [1) delete item V.L.
Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic, Diversification and Community Development
Funds for a donation of $400,000 for the 2025 NFL Draft; and 2) under the Resolutions section, add
item entitled Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation Food Assistance Program - Oneida General
Welfare Exclusion Program], seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

IV.

MINUTES
A.

Approve the June 12, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
(00:20:08)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the June 12, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting
minutes, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Abstained:
Kirby Metoxen
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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DRAFT
V.

RESOLUTIONS
A.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida Casino Travel Center (00:10:31)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution entitled 06-26-24-A Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol
Beverage License for the Oneida Casino Travel Center, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
B.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol Beverage Licenses for
the Oneida Bingo & Casino (11:10:54)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer
Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution entitled 06-26-24-B Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol
Beverage Licenses for the Oneida Bingo & Casino, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
C.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol Beverage Licenses for
the Oneida Golf Enterprises (00:11:14)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution entitled 06-26-24-C Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol
Beverage Licenses for the Oneida Golf Enterprises, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
D.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol Beverage Licenses for
the Oneida Hotel (00:11:35)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution entitled 06-26-24-D Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol
Beverage Licenses for the Oneida Hotel, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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DRAFT
E.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol Beverage Licenses for
the Oneida One Stop - E & EE (00:11:56)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution entitled 06-26-24-E resolution entitled Approval of
2024-2025 Alcohol Beverage Licenses for the Oneida One Stop - E & EE, seconded by Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
F.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol Beverage Licenses for
the Oneida One Stop – Larsen (00:12:15)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution entitled 06-26-24-F Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol
Beverage Licenses for the Oneida One Stop - Larsen, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
G.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol Beverage Licenses for
the Oneida One Stop – Packerland (00:12:35)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution entitled 06-26-24-G Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol
Beverage Licenses for the Oneida One Stop - Packerland, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
H.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol Beverage Licenses for
the Oneida One Stop – Westwind (00:12:56)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution entitled 06-26-24-H Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol
Beverage Licenses for the Oneida One Stop - Westwind, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
I.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol Beverage Licenses for
the Oneida Nation Four Paths (00:12:56)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution entitled 06-26-24-I Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol
Beverage Licenses for the Oneida Nation Four Paths, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
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DRAFT
J.

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol Beverage License for the
Oneida West Mason Casino (00:13:14)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution entitled 06-26-24-J Approval of 2024-2025 Alcohol
Beverage License for the Oneida West Mason Casino, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens.
Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
K.

Adopt resolution entitled Participation in Kunhi-Yo (I am healthy) 2024 Conference
(00:13:34)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adopt resolution entitled 06-26-24-K Participation in Kunhi-Yo (I am
healthy) 2024 Conference, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
L.

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation Food Assistance Program – Oneida
General Welfare Exclusion Program (00:15:35)
Sponsor: Jermaine Delgado, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to adopt resolution entitled 06-26-24-L Oneida Nation Food
Assistance Program - Oneida General Welfare Exclusion Program, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

VI.

APPOINTMENTS
A.

Determine next steps regarding two (2) appointments - Bay Bancorporation Board
of Directors (00:26:35)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the selected applicants and appoint Elaine SkenandoreCornelius and Fern Orie to Bay Bancoporation Board of Directors for terms ending June 2027,
seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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B.

Determine next steps regarding six (6) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc
Committee (00:29:48)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicants; to appoint Colleen Cornelius and Kenneth
Skodowski to Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc Committee for terms ending December 31, 2024; and to
request the Secretary to re-notice the remaining vacancies, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
C.

Determine next steps regarding six (6) vacancies - Oneida Election Board
Alternate (00:29:48)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicant; to appoint Sacheen Lawrence to the Oneida
Election Board Alternates to a term ending upon the ratification of the 2024 Special Election results;
and to request the Secretary to re-notice the remaining vacancies, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
D.

Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Oneida Nation Arts Board
(00:31:54)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicant; to appoint Pete Skenandore to Oneida Nation
Arts Board Alternates to a term ending March 31, 2025; and to request the Secretary to re-notice the
remaining vacancies, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
E.

Determine next steps regarding four (4) vacancies - Oneida Personnel
Commission (00:32:28)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancies, seconded by Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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F.

Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Southeastern Wisconsin
Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board (00:33:30)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to defer this item to later on in agenda, the verification discussed yesterday was
unable to be completed, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion withdrawn.
Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the selected applicant; to appoint Harmony Hill to Southeastern
Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board to a term ending March 31, 2027; and to request the
Secretary to re-notice the remaining vacancies, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

VII.

STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Accept the June 5, 2024, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes
(00:34:56)
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the June 5, 2024, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes,
seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

VIII.

TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - 2024 Tribal Self Governance
Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 14-19, 2024 (00:35:17)
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel report from Chairman Tehassi Hill for the 2024 Tribal
Self Governance Conference in Chandler, AZ on April 14-19, 2024, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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IX.

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

Approve the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill - Republican National
Convention - Milwaukee, WI - July 14-18, 2024 (00:35:44)
Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve the travel request from Councilman Jonas Hill to
attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI on July 14-18, 2024, seconded by Kirby
Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

X.

NEW BUSINESS
A.

Approve nomination of Debra Danforth as Alternate Tribal Representative to the
Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (00:36:40)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve nomination of Debra Danforth as Alternate Tribal
Representative to the Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
B.

Research Request: Elena Hill - UW-Madison Department of Agroecology - Seed
Selection Techniques Used by Oneida Community Seed Keepers - Review
recommendations and determine appropriate next steps (00:38:15)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve research request, consistent with resolution #BC-05-08-19-A,
Research Requests: Review and Approval to Conduct, and, in accordance with: a.) Resolve #2(3),
Elena Hill is required to submit the final draft research paper for review; b.) Resolve #2(4), Elena Hill is
required to submit a copy of the published work and can request to present the research findings to the
Oneida Business Committee; and c.) Resolve #5, any further use of this research information is not
subject to authorization by the Oneida Business Committee, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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XI.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL
A.

PETITIONER LINDSEY BLACKOWL - New Recreation/Community Center build #
2024-02
1.

Approve three (3) requested actions regarding petition # 2024-02 (00:41:54)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to acknowledge receipt of the petition # 2024-02 from Lindsey Blackowl
regarding New Recreation/Community Center build; to direct the BC Direct Report Offices to complete
and submit their administrative impact statements of the petition to the Tribal Secretary mailbox by July
17, 2024; to direct the Law, Finance, and Legislative Reference Offices to complete respectively, the
legal review, fiscal impact statement, and statement of effect with status updates to be submitted for
the July 24, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting agenda and the first BC meeting of the month
thereafter or until the final documents are submitted, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Lisa Liggins to extend the public comment period for Lindsey Blackowl for an additional two
(2) minutes, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

XII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Chief Counsel report (01:03:14)
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Lawrence
Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve attorney contract - Hobbs, Strauss, Dean and
Walker - file # 2024-0732, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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2.

Accept the General Manager report (01:03:50)
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Lisa
Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
3.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance
June 2024 report (01:04:04)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and SelfGovernance June 2024 report and accept the presented recommendation, seconded by Brandon
Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Lisa Liggins to direct Intergovernmental Affairs to place a hold on Oneida legislation and to
revisit in spring 2025, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to approve attorney contract - Hobbs, Strauss, Dean & Walker
- file # 2024-0567, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
4.

Accept the Treasurer's May 2024 report (01:05:23)
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Treasurer's May 2024 report, seconded by Brandon YellowbirdStevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
5.

Accept the Chief Financial Officer June 2024 report (01:05:38)
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the Chief Financial Officer June 25, 2024 report, seconded by
Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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B.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Accept the June 5, 2024, Oneida Business Committee Officer's meeting notes
(01:05:54)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the June 5, 2024, Oneida Business Committee
Officer's meeting notes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
2.

Review the draft meeting materials for the tentatively scheduled September 8,
2024, special General Tribal Council meeting (01:06:08)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the discussion regarding the September 8, 2024, tentatively
scheduled GTC meeting materials as information, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion
carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
3.

Review request for two (2) appointments - Bay Bancorporation Board of
Directors (01:06:27)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the discussion regarding the applications for the Bay
Bancorporation Board of Directors vacancies as information, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
4.

Review application(s) for six (6) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc
Committee (01:46:02)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the discussion regarding the applications for the Oneida Election
Board Ad Hoc vacancies as information, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
5.

Review application(s) for six (6) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Alternate
(01:06:58)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the discussion regarding the applications for the Oneida Election
Board alternate vacancies as information, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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6.

Review application(s) for two (2) vacancies - Oneida Nation Arts Board
(01:07:12)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the discussion regarding the applications for the Oneida Nation Arts
Board vacancies as information, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
7.

Review application(s) for four (4) vacancies - Oneida Personnel Commission
(01:07:25)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the discussion regarding the applications for the
Oneida Personnel Commission vacancies as information, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
8.

Review application(s) for two (2) vacancies- Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida
Tribal Services Advisory Board (01:07:40)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens to accept the discussion regarding the applications for the
Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board vacancies as information, seconded
by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson
9.

Discuss solutions regarding GHR payroll module suspension
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to defer this item to the July 3, 2024, Oneida Business Committee Officers’
meeting for additional discussion, seconded by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

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XIII.

ADJOURN

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adjourn at 10:11 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:
Ayes:
Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Brandon YellowbirdStevens
Not Present:
Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
Minutes approved as presented on
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Lisa Liggins, Secretary
ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE

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Determine next steps regarding five (5) vacancies - Oneida Election Board Alternate

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

07/10/24

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☒ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

SDAVIS

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Oneida Nation
Business Committee Support Office
PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365
oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum
TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

July 2, 2024

RE:

Appointment(s) – Oneida Election Board Alternates

Background
Five (6) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Election Board Alternates. The vacancies are
to complete terms that will end upon ratification of the 2024 Special Election results.
The vacancies have been posted since December 13, 2023, and two (2) application(s) were
received for the following applicant(s):



Justine Huff
Mary King

Select action(s) provided below:
1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending upon the ratification of
the 2024 Special Election results.
2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**, OR
3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire.

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Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - Native American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW)...

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

07/10/24

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☒ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☒ Budgeted
☐ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Jonas Hill, Councilman

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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B USINESS C OMMITTEE
T RAVEL R EPORT
Travel Report for:

Jonas Hill

Travel Event:

Native American Tourism of Wisconsin Conference

Travel Location:

Red Cliff, WI

Departure Date:

06/13/2024

Return Date:

06/15/2024

Projected Cost:

1755.25

Actual Cost:

955.25

Date Travel was Approved by OBC:

03/27/2024

Narrative/Background:
The NATOW conference was an excellent opportunity to learn about the diverse
economic ventures of tribes in Wisconsin while providing an opportunity to network
with tribal leaders from around the state and learn more about Wisconsin tourism
from a tribal perspective. Highlights from the conference include:
• update from Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers where we
learned about a new advertising campaign in Wisconsin state tourism featuring
a Native family. This is the first time the Wisconsin Department of Tourism has
included tribal culture in a statewide campaign.
• The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa highlighted their economic
diversification through capitalizing on their location on Lake Superior. The Red
Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa own and operate the Red Cliff Fish
Company which is a commercial fishery featuring commercial fishing boats, a
fish hatchery, and a fresh fish market.
Item(s) Requiring Attention:
Click here to enter text.
Requested Action:
Approve travel report for Councilman Jonas Hill, Native American Tourism of
Wisconsin Conference, Red Cliff, WI, June 13-15, 2024.

Page 1 of 1
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Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Dept. of Health and Human Services...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:
2. Session:
�

Open

07/10/24

D Executive - must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Jennifer Webster 8/26/2024-8/29/2024 Department of
Health Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultations
Region 5

3. Requested Motion:
� Accept as information; OR
Approve Travel Request - Jennifer Webster 8/26/2024-8/29/2024 Department of Health
Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultations Region 5

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

D Finance
D Law Office
D Gaming/Retail

D Programs/Services
0 DTS
D Boards, Committees, or Commissions

� Other: Self Governance, Comp.
Health

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 08/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

D Bylaws
D Contract Document(s)
� Correspondence

D Draft GTC Notice
0 Draft GTC Packet
D E-poll results/back-up
D Other: Describe

D Fiscal Impact Statement D Presentation
D Report
D Law
D Legal Review
D Resolution
D Rule (adoption packet)
D Minutes
D Statement of Effect
0 MOU/MOA
� Travel Documents
D Petition

7. Budget Information:

D Budgeted - Tribal Contribution
D Unbudgeted
D Other: Special Projects

� Budgeted - Grant Funded

0 Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:
Primary Requestor:

Revised: 08/25/2023

Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman
(Name, Title/Entity)

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Dear Tribal Leader Letters
View NIHB's full Dear Tribal Leader Letter Tracker here
SSA June 14 letter: The Director writes to share with you the upcoming Survivor's

Benefits training and the announcement of the published Dear Tribal Leader Letter page
to keep Tribal Leaders informed with a subscription feature to continually receive up-to­
date information for Tribal Members.
IHS June 13 letter: The IHS Director writes to share with you the Agency's initial approach
to implementing the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe
and Becerra v. Northern Arapaho Tribe.
IHS June 7 Letter: SAMHSA hosted a virtual tribal listening session on January 4th on· a
draft 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP) and Federal Action Plan.

Upcoming Tribal Advisory Committees & Tribal Consultations
View NIHB's full Regulations Tracker here
Consultations
2024 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional
Tribal Consultations I Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Region 7: June 25- 26, 2024 I Kansas City, MO
Region 3: July 16-17, 2024 I Providence Forge, VA
Region 8: July 29 - 30, 2024 I Denver, CO
Region 4: August 14- 15, 2024 I Eastern Band of Cherokee
Region 6: August 20-22, 2024 Oklahoma City, OK

. Regfon''s:-August 27-28, 202 4 I St. Paul, MN
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White House Virtual Consultation on Executive Order 14112
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Date: July 8, 2024, 3:30 - 5:30 PM ET
Meeting Registration Link
Comments Due: August 9, 2024
Comment Submission: whcnaa@bia.gov.

Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer Health IT Modernization Program:
Multi-Tenant Domain Considerations
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Date: August 8, 2024, 1:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Meeting Registration Link

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ONEIDA NATION
TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Jennifer Webster
Name of Traveler
Legal name as it appears on Travelers Driver's License or State ID, no nicknames

•.

Employee Number

St. Paul, MN

Destination City

08/26/2024

Departure date

I

Return date

I

08/29/2024

2024 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultations Region 5

Purpose of travel
Charged GL Account

GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoin t under Employee Resources

I

Per Diem rate per day (meals)

$ 59.00

Cost Estimate Information

Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses
530
$.625
[Total miles
Multiply by the MileaQe rate
I
Days
Fac t or
Rate
Desc ription
0.75
Per Diem for initial travel date
$ 59.00
1
1.00
Per Diem full day at destination
$ 59.00
2
0.75
1
Per Diem for return travel date
$ 59.00
Included meals total
Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,
parkinQ, fees, etc.
Sub-Total= Travel Advance
Lodging including room, taxes, fees,
and hotel parking
Airfare
LuggaQe Fees
Car Rental
Registration
Allow::ible nrice adiustment
Total Cost Estimate

$ 145,00

Sub-Total = Virtual Card

3

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$ 331.25
Total
$ 44.25
$ 118.00
$ 44.25

$ 537.75
$ 435.00

$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 500.00
$ 935.00
$ 1,472.75

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.
I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,
the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Si natures I A

Date

Traveler
Su ervisor
Send all travel related items to: CentralAccounting_Travel@oneidanation.org

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Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved the travel request for Councilwoman...

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

07/10/24

2. General Information:
Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Contract Document(s)
☐ Correspondence
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☒ E-poll results/back-up
☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Law
☐ Legal Review
☐ Minutes
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ Petition

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted
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☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:
Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:
Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

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Secretary; Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens; Jameson J. Wilson; Jennifer A. Webster; Jonas G. Hill; Kirby W.
Metoxen; Lawrence E. Barton; Lisa A. Liggins; Marlon G. Skenandore; Tehassi Tasi Hill; BC_Agenda_Requests
Danelle A. Wilson; David P. Jordan; Fawn J. Billie; Fawn L. Cottrell; Janice M. Decorah; Kristal E. Hill; Maureen S.
Perkins; Rhiannon R. Metoxen
E-POLL RESULTS: Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - PROGRESS Act Tribal
Consultation - Bloomington, MN - July 16-17, 2024
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 7:00:19 PM
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E-POLL RESULTS
The e-poll to Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - PROGRESS
Act Tribal Consultation - Bloomington, MN - July 16-17, 2024, has carried. Below are the
results:
Support: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jameson
Wilson, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens
Aliskwet Ellis
Senior Information Management Specialist
Government Administrative Office

From: Secretary
Sent: Monday, July 1, 2024 4:13 PM
To: Brandon L. Yellowbird-Stevens ; Jameson J. Wilson
; Jennifer A. Webster ; Jonas G. Hill
; Kirby W. Metoxen ; Lawrence E. Barton
; Lisa A. Liggins ; Marlon G. Skenandore
; Tehassi Tasi Hill ; Secretary

Cc: Danelle A. Wilson ; David P. Jordan
; Fawn J. Billie ; Fawn L. Cottrell
; Janice M. Decorah ; Kristal E. Hill
; Maureen S. Perkins ; Rhiannon R.
Metoxen
Subject: E-POLL REQUEST: Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - PROGRESS
Act Tribal Consultation - Bloomington, MN - July 16-17, 2024
E-POLL REQUEST
Summary:
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster’s presence has been requested to attend the PROGRESS Act
Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Tribal Consultation Session on the DRAFT RULE scheduled for
Wednesday, July 17th from 1-4:00 pm in Bloomington, MN. She is the alternative representative for

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Oneida Business Committee Travel Request

1. OBC Meeting Date Requested:

07 / 10 / 24

e-poll requested

2. General Information:
Event Name:

PROGRESS Act Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Tribal Consultation

Event Location:

Bloomington, MN

Departure Date:

Jul 16, 2024

Attendee(s):

Return Date:

Jul 17, 2024

Attendee(s):

Attendee(s): Jennifer Webster

3. Budget Information:
Funds available in individual travel budget(s)
Unbudgeted

Cost Estimate:

$1,076

Grant Funded or Reimbursed

4. Justification:
Describe the justification of this Travel Request:
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster is the alternative member of the committee for our region. She has been
requested to attend the PROGRESS Act Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Tribal Consultation Session on the
DRAFT RULE scheduled for Wednesday, July 17th from 1-4:00 pm.

5. Submission
Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilmember
1) Save a copy of this form for your records.
2) Print this form as a *.pdf OR print and scan this form in as *.pdf.
3) E-mail this form and all supporting materials in a SINGLE *.pdf file to: BC_Agenda_Requests@oneidanation.org
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Jennifer A. Webster
David P. Jordan
FW: PROGRESS Act Draft Rule Consultation Session in Bloomington, MN
Monday, July 1, 2024 1:13:01 PM

FYI, this is one of the travels you started last week. I didn’t get to the office a lunch so go ahead + do
the electronic signature for me.
Pls request an e-poll for this.
July 16-17.
Thanks,
Jenny
From: Philip.Baker-Shenk@hklaw.com
Sent: Monday, July 1, 2024 12:26 PM
To: C. Juliet Pittman ; W. Ron Allen (rallen@jamestowntribe.org)
; Melanie Fourkiller (mfourkiller@choctawnation.com)

Cc: Jennifer A. McLaughlin (jmclaughlin@jamestowntribe.org) ;
Matthew S. Jaffe (mjaffe@sonosky.com) ; Jennifer A. Webster
; Melanie Benjamin (melanie.benjamin@millelacsband.com)
; Claire Boyd
Subject: RE: PROGRESS Act Draft Rule Consultation Session in Bloomington, MN

Director Fourkiller and Chairman Allen – Melanie Benjamin has asked me to let
you know that her last day in office as the Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs
Band of Ojibwe is July 8, 2024 and so she will not be able to attend the
Bloomington meeting on July 17th. As you may recall, Chief Benjamin chose to
not seek reelection after having served for more than two decades.
As you also know, Jennifer Webster of the Oneida Nation is the alternative
member of the neg-reg committee from that region. Perhaps you can reach
out to Jennifer to attend the Bloomington meeting. I’ve added her to this email
chain.
FYI - by Chief Benjamin’s instruction, on July 9, 2024, I plan to inform Vicky
Hanvey, the Interior Secretary’s point of contact, that Chief Benjamin is no
longer in elected Tribal office and thus will no longer be participating as a
member on the federal-tribal Title IV negotiated rulemaking committee.
Thanks and regards, Phil

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Philip Baker-Shenk
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

o: 202.457.7031
m: 301.520.0340
From: C. Juliet Pittman
Sent: Monday, July 1, 2024 12:46 PM
To: Melanie Benjamin (melanie.benjamin@millelacsband.com)
; Claire Boyd
Cc: W. Ron Allen (rallen@jamestowntribe.org) ; Melanie Fourkiller
(mfourkiller@choctawnation.com) ; Jennifer A. McLaughlin
(jmclaughlin@jamestowntribe.org) ; Baker-Shenk, Philip (WAS X77031) ; Matthew S. Jaffe (mjaffe@sonosky.com)

Subject: PROGRESS Act Draft Rule Consultation Session in Bloomington, MN
Importance: High
[External email]
Top of the morning Chief Executive Benjamin and Claire, on behalf of the Tribal Co-Chairs for
the PROGRESS Act Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, I am writing to inquire about your
availability to attend the Tribal Consultation Session on the DRAFT RULE scheduled for
Wednesday, July 17th from 1-4:00 pm local time. The session will be held at the Minnesota
Valley National Wildlife Refuge Auditorium, USFWS, 3815 American Boulevard East,
Bloomington, MN.
Due to a scheduling conflict, Director Melanie Fourkiller with be the only Tribal Co-Chair in
attendance for this session. Inasmuch as the session is close to you, they would like to ask if
you could join Director Fourkiller at this session. We have been asked by AS-IA Newland to
provide the name(s) of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Tribal Representatives that will
be in attendance as quickly as possible. In addition, Matt Jaffe from the legal team will be in
attendance.
The consultation dates are quickly approaching, and the Tribal Co-Chairs would appreciate if
you could let them know the status of your availability at your earliest convenience.
Thank you in advance.
CIAO.

C. Juliet (Pitt) Pittman
President/CEO
SENSE Incorporated
1707 L Street, NW, Suite 1000

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ONEIDA NATION
TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

General Travel Information

Jennifer Webster
Name of Traveler
Legal name as it appears on Travelers Driver’s License or State ID, no nicknames
Employee Number

Bloomington, MN

Destination&LW\

07/16/2024

Departure date

07/17/2024

Return date

SGCETC Tribal Consultation Sessions for the PROGRESS Act regulations Wildlife Refuge

Purpose of travel
Charged GL Account

GSA (General Services Administration) Rates are linked on SharePoint under Employee Resources
Per Diem rate per day PHDOV

$ 59.00

Cost Estimate Information
Personal Automobile Mileage Expenses
548

Total miles
Multiply by the Mileage rate
Description
Rate
Factor
Days
Per Diem for initial travel date
0.75
$ 59.00
1
Per Diem full day at destination
1.00
$ 59.00
Per Diem for return travel GDWH
0.75
$ 59.00
1
,ncluded meals WRWDO
Miscellaneous expenses: taxi,
parking, fees, etc.
Sub-Total = Travel Advance
Lodging including room, taxes, fees,
and hotel parking
Airfare
Luggage Fees
Car Rental
Registration
Allowable price adjustment
Total Cost Estimate

$ 145.00

1

$ 342.50
Total
$ 44.25
$ 0.00
$ 44.25

$ 431.00
$ 145.00

$ 0.00
$ 0.00

$ 500.00
Sub-Total = Virtual Card

$ 645.00
$ 1,076.00

I understand this advance will be deducted from my claim for reimbursement of actual travel expenses.
I also understand that if this advance in not cleared within 10 calendar days after my travel return date,
the Nation has the authority to withhold any advanced funds from future wages.

Signatures / Approvals
Signature

Date

Traveler
Supervisor
Send all travel related items to&HQWUDO$FFRXQWLQJB7UDYHO#RQHLGDQDWLRQRUJ

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Accept the Emergency Management After Action Report regarding the April 2-6, 2024, severe weather ev

Business Committee Agenda Request
1. Meeting Date Requested:

7/10/24

2. Session:

☐ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☐ Accept as information; OR Enter the requested motion related to this item.
Accept as information and direct follow-up to areas identified in
improvement actions

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance
☐ Law Office
☐ Gaming/Retail
☐ Other: All areas listed in AAR

☐ Programs/Services
☐ MIS
☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Kaylynn Gresham, Emergency Management Director

Revised: 11/15/2021

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws
☐ Fiscal Impact Statement
☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Law
☐ Correspondence
☐ Legal Review
☐ Draft GTC Notice
☐ Minutes
☐ Draft GTC Packet
☐ MOU/MOA
☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition
☐ Other: After Action Report

☐ Presentation
☐ Report
☐ Resolution
☐ Rule (adoption packet)
☐ Statement of Effect
☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
☐ Unbudgeted
☐ Other:

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded
☐ Not Applicable

8. Submission:
Chairman
Name, Hill,
OR Choose from
Title/Entity
Authorized Sponsor: Tehassi
Primary Requestor:

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Oneida Nation Winter Storm
(04-02-2024 – 04-06-2024)
After-Action Report/Improvement Plan
06/20/2024

The After-Action Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP) aligns objectives with preparedness
doctrine and related frameworks and guidance. Information required for preparedness
reporting and trend analysis is included; users are encouraged to add additional sections as
needed to support their own organizational needs.

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OVERVIEW
Name

Oneida Nation Winter Storm

Dates

April 2 - 6, 2024

Scope

Review the Response and Recovery Actions taken by the departments of the
Oneida Nation responsible for providing assistance during a Winter Storm
event.

Focus Area(s)

Protection, Mitigation, Response, and/or Recovery

Capabilities

Public Information and Warning, Operational Coordination, Infrastructure
Systems, and Operational Communications

Objectives

Restore power and ensure health and safety of residents

Threat or Hazard

Natural: Winter Severe Weather/Power Outage

Scenario

Major snowstorm covered numerous jurisdictions. Residents had no power
and, in most cases, no heat during the 4-day event. Telephone and internet
service was limited due to the power outage.

Sponsor

Oneida Nation

Participating
Organizations

Oneida Nation Police Department, Oneida Nation Division of Human Services,
Oneida Nation Division of Public Works, Oneida Nation Health, Safety, L:and,
and Agriculture Division, Oneida Nation Comprehensive Health Division,
Oneida Nation Communications Department, Oneida Nation Business
Committee, Oneida Nation Comprehensive Housing, Oneida Nation
Emergency Management, Red Cross, Brown and Outagamie County mutual
aid services.

Point of Contact

Kaylynn Gresham, Emergency Management Director, Oneida Nation

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ANALYSIS OF CAPABILITIES
Aligning objectives and capabilities provides a basis for evaluation and gives the Nation the
ability to support preparedness reporting and trend analysis. Table 1 includes the objectives,
aligned capabilities, and performance ratings for each capability as observed during the event
and determined by the evaluation team.
Performed
without
Challenges
(P)

Performed
with Some
Challenges
(S)

Objective

Capability

Infrastructure
Systems

Establish Safe Places to
use as warming centers
and determine which
buildings are useable and
have power

S

Operational
Communications

Establish and maintain
communications with all
departments

S

Public Health,
Healthcare

Deliver Health and Safety
Information to the
Community

Public Information
and Warning

Deliver Critical Information
to the community through
available platforms

Performed
with Major
Challenges
(M)

Unable to
be
Performed
(U)

P
S

Table 1. Summary of Core Capability Performance

Ratings Definitions:
Performed without Challenges (P): The targets and critical tasks associated with the capability
were completed in a manner that achieved the objective(s) and did not negatively impact the
performance of other activities. Performance of this activity did not contribute to additional
health and/or safety risks for the public or for emergency workers, and it was conducted in
accordance with applicable plans, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Performed with Some Challenges (S): The targets and critical tasks associated with the
capability were completed in a manner that achieved the objective(s) and did not negatively
impact the performance of other activities. Performance of this activity did not contribute to
additional health and/or safety risks for the public or for emergency workers, and it was
conducted in accordance with applicable plans, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
However, opportunities to enhance effectiveness and/or efficiency were identified.
Performed with Major Challenges (M): The targets and critical tasks associated with the
capability were completed in a manner that achieved the objective(s), but some or all of the
following were observed: demonstrated performance had a negative impact on the
performance of other activities; contributed to additional health and/or safety risks for the
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public or for emergency workers; and/or was not conducted in accordance with applicable
plans, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Unable to be Performed (U): The targets and critical tasks associated with the capability were
not performed in a manner that achieved the objective(s).
The following sections provide an overview of the performance related to each objective and
associated capability, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.

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Infrastructure Systems
Stabilize critical infrastructure functions, minimize health and safety threats, and efficiently
restore and revitalize systems and services to support a viable, resilient community.

Establish safe places to use as Warming Centers and address sheltering needs.
Strengths
The partial capability level can be attributed to the following strengths:
Strength 1: Due to previous planning and training as well as longstanding partnerships, three
warming centers were established quickly. The Oneida Nation VFW was opened at 7 am; the
Oneida Nation Civic Center and County H Recreational Facilities were both opened at 10 am
and remained open until 6 pm on 4-03-2024. Warming Centers were made available from 8
am to 5 pm on April 4th at the VFW and Parish Hall. A warming center was available on April
5th until 5 pm at the VFW.
The Oneida Hotel provided rooms at reduced rates for those that were without power for the
duration of the weather event.
Strength 2: Oneida Nation Division of Public Works and Oneida Nation Human Services
Division coordinated the opening of the Civic Center and County H Recreation Facility to be
used as a Warming Center for the Community. The VFW offered the use of their building as a
Warming Center and volunteered to staff the building during business hours for the duration
of the event.
Strength 3: Economic Support through the Community Support Law provided reimbursement
options to Community members (up to $75/night) for hotel stays. Oneida Hotel offered to
reduce the hotel rate per night to $75 for Community members. The Community Resource
Manager made herself available at the hotel to provide applications and assistance with
applying for hotel reimbursement.
The following areas require improvement to achieve the full capability level:
Areas for Improvement
Area for Improvement 1: Community notification and updates; before, during and after event
of significance.
Reference: Oneida Nation Emergency Response Plan, PIO – Responsibilities, Communication
Department
Analysis:: Providing the community with information in advance about where warming centers
would likely be located was not successful. Although serval forms of communication were
used, in advance of the incident, the community was still very confused about where to go,
and where to find updated information.
Area for Improvement 2: Misinformation caused internal confusion and delayed the process
for use of Hotel room stays at Oneida Hotel, provided through the Community Resource
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Department. Information on the Hotel room resource was not effectively shared with the
community.
Reference: Emergency Support Function 6 – Mass Care, Communications Department
Analysis: Community Resource department will continue to use the current process in place.
Community Support is reviewing their processes and procedures for this resource. Determine
and identify communication channels other than Facebook and the Nation’s website to
disseminate information to the public.
Area for Improvement 3:
Reference:
Analysis:

Determine which buildings are useable and have power
Strengths
The capability level can be attributed to the following strengths:
Strength 1: Oneida Nation Facility Department employees in coordination with Division of
Public Works employees performed a rapid assessment of the Nations facilities to determine
which critical facilities had power. Information provided assisted with determination of where
warming centers were opened.
Strength 2: Oneida Nation Facility Department employees in coordination with Division of
Public Works and Humans Services Division employees provided assistance to buildings that
had power to ensure the buildings could be opened safely and quickly.
Areas for Improvement
The following areas require improvement to achieve the full capability level:
Area for Improvement 1: Coordinated situational Awareness for Nation owned buildings.
Reference: ESF 6 – Mass Care, Oneida Nation Emergency Response Plan – Damage
Assessment
Analysis: A coordinated system of evaluation should be developed to be used to gain real time
situational awareness after an event occurs. Safety considerations must be followed while
performing situational awareness activities and damage assessments.
Area for Improvement 2: Identified departments, by position, that will be responsible for
investigating and evaluating usability of Nation owned buildings.
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Analysis: One employee was initially tasked with investigating and evaluating whether Nation
owned buildings had power and were safe to be used as warming centers. Due to the large
amount of debris on the roads and closed roadways, this activity became unsafe and very
time consuming. Pre-identification of trained and knowledgeable employees will assist in
completing this task in a safe manner.

Operational Communications
Ensure the capacity for timely communications in support of life safety, situational
awareness, and operations by any and all means available, among and between affected
departments in the impacted area and all response activities.

Establish and maintain communications with all departments
Strengths
The capability level can be attributed to the following strengths:
Strength 1: Emergency Management established communications via cell phone and virtual
means due to initial inability to travel. As the Winter Storm concluded and travel became
viable, the EOC was virtually activated at an Enhanced Monitoring level to obtain situational
awareness.
Strength 2: Emergency Management scheduled and participated in several telephone and
virtual check-ins with responding departments to maintain situational awareness and address
community needs.
Areas for Improvement
The following areas require improvement to achieve the full capability level:
Area for Improvement 1: Due to internet and power outage communication was challenging
at times. Not all areas/departments had telephone numbers for contact information updated
in their phone tree lists.
Reference: EOC Activation Roster and Department Telephone Trees – Emergency
Management Chapter 302
Analysis: Departments are required to maintain up to date contact information and phone
trees for EOC Activation and employee communication.
Area for Improvement 2: There is confusion relating to Levels of Activation of the Emergency
Operations Center when response activities begin to occur, as well as confusion related to
declared and non-declared emergencies.
Reference: NIMS and ICS
Analysis: Training and education relating to NIMS and ICS will continue to be encouraged. EM
will develop Activation Level diagrams for the Nation’s Departments and buildings.
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Area for Improvement 3: Situational Awareness Updates to Elected Officials, Divisions
Directors, and members of the EOC Activation Team by the PIO / Communications.
Reference: Emergency Management Chapter 302 and Emergency Management Operations
Team SOP, PIO responsibilities.
Analysis: Incorporate scheduled times for updates of all individuals identified within Chapter
302 and EMOT SOP once response activities commence. PIO / Communications is
responsible for scheduling meetings and providing updates to Elected Officials and EOC
Activation Team.

Public Communications and Warning
Deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information to the whole community
through the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate
methods to effectively relay information regarding any threat or hazard, as well as the actions
being taken and the assistance being made available, as appropriate.

Deliver prompt information to the community
Strengths
The capability level can be attributed to the following strengths:
Strength 1: Use of social media assisted in expediting notification to the community.
Strength 2: Updated messages were shared with the community on a regular basis.
Strength 3: Updated storm information received from National Weather Service in timely
fashion.
Areas for Improvement
The following areas require improvement to achieve the full capability level:
Area for Improvement 1: Social media is not the most effective way to sufficiently notify
community members and employees of response activities or provide updates and situational
awareness. The Call Center was underutilized, providing informational updates.
Reference: ESF 2 – Communications and ESF 15 – External Affairs and Communication
Analysis: A Strategic Communication Plan needs to be developed defining multiple ways to
provide information to the Nation’s leadership, employees, and community members during
events of significance. Increased use of the Call Center to provide updated information to the
community.
Area for Improvement 2: No alternate communication pathways and/or methods other than
social media were used to provide information or updates to information. Retail has agreed
to provide information on their message boards during power outages, this did not happen
during this event.
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Reference: ESF 2 – Communications, ESF 15 – External Affairs, Strategic Communication Plan
Analysis: Development of a Strategic Communication Plan will assist with the identification of
alternate methods for communication other than social media. A checklist or SOP should be
developed for placing critical information on the Retail message boards during events of
significance.
Area for Improvement 2: Informational updates were delayed due to delayed information
gathering.
Reference: Oneida Nation Emergency Response Plan and PIO Responsibility during events of
significance.
Analysis: Communication Department is the area responsible for obtaining and distributing
information related to response activities and situational awareness during events of
significance. PIO training is needed for Communication Department employees.

Public Health and Healthcare
Provide lifesaving medical treatment via Emergency Medical Services and related operations
and avoid additional disease and injury by providing targeted public health, medical, and
behavioral health support, and products to all affected populations.

Deliver Health and Safety Information to the Community
Strengths
The capability level can be attributed to the following strengths:
Strength 1: Public Health was able to provide information to the community for safe food
handling; jointly with County Public Health Departments
Strength 2: Even if the Oneida Community Health Center lost power, would have been able to
see patients without interruption due to generator back up.
Strength 3: Public Health case management programming serving at risk groups did reach
out to clients to check they were safe and had a plan for dealing with the current power loss.
Areas for Improvement
The following areas require improvement to achieve the full capability level:
Area for Improvement 1: Unknown if other departments serving at risk groups reached out to
check on clients.
Reference: Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
Analysis: Coordinated development of Nation’s COOP and Departmental COOP’s will provide
the ability for information sharing and can assist with the identification of necessary tasks in
response to an event of significance and the consideration that need to be reviewed for the
affected populations.
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Area for Improvement 2: Public Outreach and Education
Reference: ESF 6 – Mass Care, ESF 8 – Health and Medical
Analysis: Continued outreach and education to the community will provide the Nation the
ability to create a more informed and resilient community. The Nation is performing as THIRA
that will assist in providing information on risks and hazards and there impacts on our
vulnerable populations. The information gathered will be used to provide additional
information and outreach to the community.

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Appendix A: IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Capability

Issue/Area for
Improvement

Corrective Action

Capability
Element

Primary Responsible
Organization

Capability 1:
Infrastructure
Systems

1.Sheltering
options

Develop Plan for using
Hotels and/or shelters
during power outages

Planning

Human Services
Division

Capability 1:
Infrastructure
Systems

1.Sheltering

Track hotel and shelter
usage (overnight, food,
phone, showers)

Organization

Human Services
Division

Capability 1:
Infrastructure
Systems

2. Food Safety
Plan

Establish response
plan for emergencies
as part of Food Pantry
Plan

Planning

Emergency Food Pantry

Capability 1:
Infrastructure
Systems

3. Power
Company
Cooperation

Continue to
collaborate with Power
Companies to address
Critical Buildings

Organization

Electrical and DPW

Capability 1:
Infrastructure
Systems

4. Tree
Removal

Tracking of work
performed during
response to event

Planning

Conservation and
DPW

Capability 1:
Infrastructure
Systems

5. Continuity of
Operations Plan

Create COOP for
Oneida Nation and
each
Division/Department

Planning

All Departments and
Divisions

Capability 2:
Operational
Communications

1. Occurrence of
Communication

Planning

Communications
Department - PIO

Capability 2:
Operational
Communication

2. Contact lists

Planning

Emergency
Management and All
Divisions/Departments

Develop a Strategic
Communications Plan
Ensure all
Departments have
updated contact lists

After-Action Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP)

Organization
POC

Start
Date

Completion
Date

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Capability

Issue/Area for
Improvement

Capability 2:
Operational
Communications

2. EOC
Activation and
Virtual Meetings

Capability 3:
Public
Communications
and Warning

[Oneida Nation]

Capability
Element

Primary Responsible
Organization

Training for OEMG on
activation levels of
EOC, Virtual meetings
for situational
awareness

Planning

Emergency
Management and PIOCommunications

1.Information
Sharing

Develop a Strategic
Communication Plan:
RAVE Community
Opt-in /
Communication
Pathways

Organization

Communications
Department - PIO
Emergency
Management

Capability 3:
Public
Communications
and Warning

2. Outreach
and Information
Updates

Identify alternate
communication
pathways and
dissemination
processes

Planning

Communications
Department – PIO,
Retail and DTS

Capability 3:
Public
Communications
and Warning

3. Notification
of Warming
Centers

Planning

DPW, Human
Services Division,
Emergency
Management.
Communications

Capability 4:
Public Health,
Healthcare, and
Emergency
Medical Services

1. Specific
communication
to at risk
groups

Each department with
case management
services to at risk
groups should have a
process to reach out
for emergencies.

Organization
and
Planning

Comprehensive
Health, Public Health,
Aging and Disability
Services,
Department level
Communication Plans

Capability 4:
Public Health,
Healthcare, and
Emergency
Medical Services

2. Community
needs
assessment

Areas with case
management for at
risk populations
perform hazards and
risk assessment

Organization
and
Planning

Areas with at risk
clients - case
management

Corrective Action

Continue to inform
the community of
Warming Center
locations

After-Action Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP)

Organization
POC

Start
Date

Completion
Date

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After-Action Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP)

Capability

Issue/Area for
Improvement

Overall
Capability
Assessment

Nation THIRA
(Threats,
Hazards
Identification
Risk Analysis)

Overall
Capability
Assessment

Develop
tracking
process for
expenses in
response to
severe weather

Corrective Action

Complete Nation
THRIA

Develop a financial
plan for tracking
expenses in
response to events of
significance

[Oneida Nation]

Capability
Element

Primary Responsible
Organization

Organization
and
Planning

Oneida Emergency
Management
Operations Team and
EOC Activation Group

Organization
and
Planning

Emergency
Management
Finance
Purchasing
Risk Management
DPW
Time and Attendance
Wisconsin Emergency
Management

Organization
POC

Start
Date

Completion
Date

This IP is developed specifically for the Oneida Nation in review of the response activities to Winter Storm Cora, which occurred
April 2 – 6, 2024.

After-Action Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP)

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APPENDIX B: RESPONDING ENTITIES
Assisting Departments / Organizations
Federal
Red Cross
Oneida Nation
Oneida Nation Division of Public Works
Oneida Nation Human Services Division
Oneida Nation Police Department
Oneida Nation Environmental Health, Safety, Agriculture and Land Division
Oneida Nation Hotel
Oneida Nation Public Health
Oneida Nation Comprehensive Health Division

Oneida Nation Business Committee
Oneida Nation Emergency Management
Oneida Nation Communications Department
County
Outagamie County Emergency Management
Brown County Emergency Management

After-Action Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP)

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Research Request: Dr. Waubanascum & Dr. Beans - UW-Green Bay -“Nothing about us, without us”:...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

6/26/24

2. Session:

‫ ܆‬Open ‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.
Justification: Choose or type justification.

 Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR(QWHUWKHUHTXHVWHGPRWLRQUHODWHGWRWKLVLWHP
To grant approval for the data to be published by the researchers.
 Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܆‬Finance
‫ ܆‬Law Office
‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail
‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services
‫ ܆‬MIS
‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:
1DPH7LWOH(QWLW\25&KRRVHIURP/LVW

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

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 Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws
‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement
‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s) ‫ ܆‬Law
‫ ܆‬Correspondence
‫ ܆‬Legal Review
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice
‫ ܆‬Minutes
‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet
‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA
‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up ‫ ܆‬Petition
‫ ܆‬Other: Abstract, IRB Application

‫ ܆‬Presentation
‫ ܆‬Report
‫ ܆‬Resolution
‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)
‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect
‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

 Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution
‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted
‫ ܆‬Other:

 Submission:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded
‫ ܆‬Not Applicable



W. Title/Entity
Powless, General
Manager
Name,
OR Choose
from
Authorized Sponsor: Mark
Primary Requestor: Debra J. Danforth, RN, BSN, OCHD Division Director


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Oneida Comprehensive Health Division
Oneida Community Health Center
Behavioral Health Services
Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Employee Health Nursing

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From:

Debra Danforth RN, BSN
Oneida Comprehensive Health
Division Director-Operations

Date:

June 17, 2024

Re:

Recommendation for UWGB Research Forum and request for Publication

I have reviewed the Attached Resolution and information provided for the Research by the University of
Wisconsin Green Bay research team consisting of Dr. Cary Waubanascum and Ms. Julie Beans,
Researcher with Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage, AK, The purpose of this proposal for research
is to complete follow up to the previous Research Forum held in 2023 and to request approval to publish
the findings from the data collected in 2023 as well as to highlight research projects taking place with
the Oneida Nation and/or with Oneida Nation Citizens to increase awareness of research throughout the
community. The end goal will be to collect input and feedback on the continued development of a
Research Code and eventually complete the development of an Institutional Review Board for the
Oneida Nation. The plan is to evaluate community interest and priorities of research taking place on or
in the Oneida Nation and/or with Oneida Nation citizens to work towards a balanced relationship
between the community and research teams.
The researchers propose that all information, publication from this research shall be presented to the
Oneida Business Committee before distribution to other forums. In addition, the researcher does
recognize the Oneida Nation as the protector and owner of the information collected as part of this
study and that the final disposition of the information collected will be used, stored and destroyed at
their discretion.
Based upon my review the data collected from the Oneida Nation Tribal members will be held in secure,
password protected databases at the UWGB system; however, this coded data will only be accessed and
analyzed by research teams whose proposals are reviewed and approved through a University of
Wisconsin Institutional Review Board approved process. It is the recommendation of OCHD to the
Oneida Business Committee to consider the addition of a formal approval by any other researcher
requesting access to the Oneida Nation data for future specified research be approved by the Oneida
Nation, and will be subject to review by representatives of the Oneida Nation upon request. If the
approval process is not agreeable then the recommendation would request the Business Committee to
only approve the research proposal to collect and analyze the data and then request additional approval
to store any data based upon the research findings. It is the recommendation of the OCHD that the
Oneida Business Committee consider including a stipulation that all information collected within the
boundaries of the Oneida Nation will be the property of the Oneida Nation and may not be released in
any form to individuals, agencies or organizations within additional approval and authorization from the
Oneida Nation. It is the recommendation of the OCHD Division Director that the Business Committee

Oneida Community Health Center
Behavioral Health Services
Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Employee Health Nursing

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155
https://oneida-nsn.gov/resources/health/
525 Airport Rd., Oneida, WI 54155
Phone: (920) 869-2711 or 1-866-869-2711
2640 West Point Rd., Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: (920) 490-3790 or 1-888-490-2457
2901 S. Overland Rd., Oneida, WI 54155
Phone: (920) 869-2797
701 Packerland Dr., Green Bay, WI 54303
Phone: (920) 405-4492

Fax: (920) 869-1780
Fax: (920) 490-3883
Fax: (920) 869-3238
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grant approval for the data to be published by the researchers with review and approval by the Business
Committee prior to publication.
Based upon the above requirements in accordance with BC Resolution #05-08-19-A, the Oneida
Comprehensive Health Division recommends the Oneida Business Committee approve the Resolution
and consider the additional recommendations to clearly protect the data and samples of the
participants of this research request for the University of Wisconsin Green Bay by Dr. Cary
Waubanascum and Ms. Julie Beans.

cc:

Karen Lane DO, Medical Director
Mark W. Powless, General Manager



 
         

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Summary of Research Forum with Oneida Nation
Cary Waubanascum and Julie Beans
April 5, 2024

Executive Summary
x
x

x

Participants were interested in research happening with Oneida and wanted to learn more.
Many participants were knowledgeable about community level research protections and were
interested in learning more.
o What is a Tribal IRB and does Oneida need one?
The study team proposes to hold a second forum focusing on Tribal IRB information.
o What is a Tribal IRB? Presentations from Wisconsin Tribal IRBs & research review.

Background and Purpose
The Oneida Nation has engaged in multiple health research projects with outside entities. The Nation is
in the process of strengthening the research review process by creating a Tribal Institutional Review
Board (IRB). The development of a Tribal IRB involves meaningful engagement and investment of time
to develop trusting relationships within the community. One approach we’ve engaged in was a
Research Forum held in August 2023 at The Oneida Hotel & Conference Center with members of the
Oneida Community. The primary aim of the Research Forum was to share updates about research
projects involving Oneida citizens, and to seek feedback about community preferences for research.
Since 2021, Cary Waubanascum and Julie Beans have engaged with Oneida leadership and
community members to raise awareness of research happening with Oneida citizens and gain their
perspectives about research protections. The Research Forum was a continuation of these
engagement efforts, and we are excited to submit this Summary from that forum here.

Methods
On August 1, 2023, we held a Research Forum in Oneida, Wisconsin to engage Oneida Nation
community members about current research, to raise awareness of research happening with Oneida
citizens and gain their perspectives about research protections. The Forum began with a panel of 5
speakers sharing about research projects taking place on the Oneida Nation and/or with Oneida Nation
citizens (see Table 1). Panelists provided an overview of current research projects, including projects
involving human subjects research as well as non-human subjects' research. Panelists were also asked
to describe the importance of Tribal level research protections in their work, and community attendees
had the opportunity to ask questions after each panelist presentation. Small and large group
discussions with attendees were used to gather input about community interest in research taking place
on the Oneida Nation and/or with Oneida Nation citizens and sought recommendations for research
priorities and needs within the Oneida community.
Table 1: Forum Speakers
Speaker
Sacheen Lawrence
Lauren W. Yowelunh McLester-Davis, PhD
Lois Stevens, PhD
Amanda Riesenberg
Daniel Hayden

Topic
Building relationships with Native American
Indigenous communities and the research
process
Indigenous Data, Biomarkers, and Health
Outcomes
Indigenous Place
Stroke Prevention in the Wisconsin Native
American Population
Interseeding Cover Crops in White Corn

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Summary of Research Forum with Oneida Nation
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We distributed pre- and post- event surveys that included Likert-scale questions and open-ended
questions. Qualitative notes were taken during large and small group discussions and included
participant reactions and questions to the panel presentations, and discussions about the benefits of
research in the community, Tribal research protections, and preferences for staying informed about
research happening in the community. Detailed notes were written, transcribed, and analyzed using
Braun & Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis, an inductive approach to analyze themes and identify
relationships across data.

Results
A total of 37 community members attended the Forum and 37 attendees completed the pre-Forum
survey. Twenty-nine (78%) attendees were female, attendees ages ranged from 18 to 60 years and
older with 89% (n=33) 40 years or older. The educational level of attendees ranged from high school
graduates (n=3, 8%) to college graduates (n=24, 65%) (Table 2).
Table 2: Participant Characteristics
Characteristic
Total Participants
Gender
Female
Male
Age
18-29 years old
30-39 years old
40-59 years old
60 years old or older
Prefer not to answer
Educational level
High school graduate
Some college
Trade or vocational school
College graduate
Past participation in research
Yes
No
Not sure
I would like to learn more about research
studies happening at Oneida
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Missing data

N

%

37

100

29
8

78
22

1
2
12
21
1

3
5
32
57
3

3
6
4
24

8
16
11
65

21
13
3

57
35
8

7
0
15
12
3

19
0
41
32
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Fifty-seven percent (n=21) of attendees had participated in a research study, 13 (35%) had not and 3
(8%) were not sure (Table 2).
Most attendees (73%; n=27) agreed or strongly agreed that they would like to learn more about
research studies happening in Oneida and 28 (76%) agreed or strongly agreed that they would like to
learn more about what was found from research studies with Oneida (Table 2).

Participant responses to the statement, “Research can benefit Oneida” prior to the Forum and at the
end of the Forum were consistent, with most participants agreeing or strongly agreeing (76% pre; 84%
post). Attendees also responded to the statement, “Research can harm Oneida” prior to the Forum
and at the end of the Forum, and there was variation in responses between the two timepoints.
Responses received from attendees prior to the Forum showed 21% (n=8) agreed or strongly that
“Research can harm Oneida” and the post survey responses showed 40% (n=20) agreed or strongly
agreed (Table 3).
Most attendees agreed or strongly agreed (pre- 54% n=20; post- 71% n=17) that, “Research
involving Oneida should be reviewed by designated Oneida Nation leadership.” At both
timepoints, most attendees agreed or strongly agreed (pre-41% n=15; post- 59% n=14) that “Research
involving Oneida should be approved by designated Oneida Nation leadership,” but a shift was
seen in those responding “Not sure” with 32% (n=12) for pre-survey and 17% (n=4) at post-survey
(Table 3). It is important to note that 11 of 35 respondents to the post-survey did not provide a response
to “Research involving Oneida Should be reviewed by designated Oneida Nation leadership;” a
possible explanation for this omission is attendees not seeing these items due to their placement on the
back of the last page.
Of the 35 attendees who completed a post-Forum survey 91% (n=32) agreed or strongly agreed that
they were satisfied with the forum space, 80% (n=28) agreed or strongly agreed “There was enough
time for the forum,” and 94% (n=33) agreed or strongly agreed “The small group discussions were a
good way to share my thoughts.”
Eighty-nine percent (n=31) of attendees agreed or strongly agreed, “The event challenged my thinking
about health research,” 89% (n=31) agreed or strongly agreed, “My understanding of research with the
Oneida Nation increased due to the event,” 71% (n=20) agreed or strongly agreed to, “I am more willing
to participate in research with the Oneida Nation because of this event,” and 96% (n=23) agreed or
strongly agreed, “The overall forum content and information is useful to me as an Oneida community
member” (Table 4).

Benefits of research in the Oneida community
Improved Health
When asked how research could benefit the Oneida community during breakout groups, participants
saw research as a potential avenue to address health issues, blood quantum, traditional foods, and
prevention. Participants also viewed research as a means to improve the health and wellbeing of the
community through culturally relevant interventions.
Research Concerns
Participants noted the importance of building research capacity within the Tribe. The successes of a
few community members involved with research were seen as important, but participants
acknowledged the foundation of meaningful research in Oneida should be better supported by the Tribe
and not reliant on the efforts of individuals. To support this sentiment, a few participants recognized that

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the Oneida Nation does not have a centralized process to inform the community of research happening
in the community. One participant noted “we don’t currently house all of the products of research.”
A few participants expressed concerns with ensuring research benefits the community, including
assertions that research results ought to stay within the Oneida Nation. Another participant noted that
the involvement of American Indian/Alaska Native people in research “gives us voice” so that “we are
not forgotten.” All of these perspectives underscore the perceived value of research as an opportunity
to represent community voices, ensure community benefit, and exert Tribal authority over the research
process.

Funding
Other benefits of research discussed included generating data necessary to obtain funding for health
programs and programs to address gaps and needs in the community.

Perspectives about research protections
Benefits of an Oneida Nation Institutional Review Board (IRB) & Data Ownership
Many participants stated that the Oneida Nation needs a process for research approval. As noted by
one participant, “We do not want blatant blanket permissions given to researchers and want to
explicitly give permission for research to occur.”
Participants expressed a need for the Oneida Nation to strengthen oversight of data and research. As
one participant suggested, “We need a community advisory board (not BC members) to include
medical staff and researchers.” Other participants agreed with the suggestion to have an oversight
committee of scientific experts to review research, as opposed to having an oversight board comprised
of members without research backgrounds.
A Tribal IRB was identified in group discussion as a way to determine the value of research to the
community before research could proceed. An IRB could mitigate the Oneida Nation from being
oversaturated with research; as one participant stated, “we don’t want to overrun our Tribe with
research.” Further, another group stated that an IRB could protect citizens from harmful research. A
participant used the example of genetic data and research to demonstrate concerns about harmful
research:
“There is a lot of upcoming research that deals with DNA, genetic samples, but
nobody knows where it goes, what’s being done with it. Twenty years from now,
what will they have done with it, what will happen?”
Overall, participants felt that the Oneida Nation should own and control its own data, including genetic,
intellectual, and “data from the natural world.” One participant was steadfast in their assertion of Tribal
data ownership: “When you’re doing Tribal research, the ownership needs to be with the Tribe.”

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Table 3: Pre- and post- survey responses
Pre

Post
n

Total responses
Research can benefit Oneida
Strongly agree
Agree
Strongly disagree
Not sure
Prefer not to answer

%

37

n

%

35

20
8
6
3
0

54
22
16
8
0

21
10
3
0
1

60
29
9
0
3

Research can harm Oneida
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not sure
Prefer not to answer
missing data

2
6
8
12
7
1
1

5
16
22
32
19
3
3

2
12
8
7
4
2
0

6
34
23
20
11
6
0

Research involving Oneida should
be reviewed by designated Oneida
Nation leadership
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not sure
Prefer not to answer
missing data

9
11
4
5
7
0
0

24
30
11
14
19
0
0

9
8
2
1
4
0
11

38
33
8
4
17
0
31

*
*
*
*
*

Research involving Oneida should
be approved by designated Oneida
Nation leadership
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not sure
Prefer not to answer
missing data

5
10
5
5
12
0
0

14
27
14
14
32
0
0

9
5
3
3
4
0
11

38
21
13
13
17
0
31

*
*
*
*
*

*Note: due to missing data, percentage calculated based on total responses
to question rather than total attendees who turned in a post-survey
Table 4: Responses on forum content
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The event challenged my thinking about health
research
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Not sure
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n
%
35

14
17
1
1
1
1

40
49
3
3
3
3

My understanding of research with the Oneida
Nation increased due to the event
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not sure
Prefer not to answer

16
15
2
0
2
0

46
43
6
0
6
0

I am more willing to participate in research with
the Oneida Nation because of this event.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not sure
Prefer not to answer
missing data

13
7
1
1
2
0
11

38
33
8
4
17
0
31

*
*
*
*
*

The overall forum content and information is
useful to me as an Oneida community member.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not sure
Prefer not to answer
missing data

17
6
0
1
0
0
11

71
25
0
4
0
0
31

*
*
*
*
*

*Note: due to missing data, percentage calculated based on total
responses to question rather than total attendees who turned in a postsurvey
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Participants expressed several questions and areas of concern regarding research protections. One
group discussed that research should focus less on negative aspects and more on the Oneida
Nation’s strengths to protect against stereotypes. A participant gave the example of highlighting
how traditional ways reinforce health. Participants wanted to know more information related to research
and research protections; as one participant stated, “we don’t know what we need protection from.”
Group discussion addressed the importance of having research that is accessible and understandable
to the community, the importance of confidentiality in research, and the need for clarity in consent
forms. Additional points raised in group discussion included the need for clarification and more
information about IRBs, interest in current and future research happening in the community, and the
desire to see more public forums about research.

Ways to be informed about research
Participants indicated they wanted to be updated about research happening within the Oneida Nation
via multiple avenues such as a radio station, email, social media, newspapers, and more research
forums.

Next Steps and Recommendations
We propose to continue this partnership between University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, Southcentral
Foundation, and the Oneida Nation Development Team for an IRB for Research to respond to Oneida
leadership and community members' request. We plan to continue to build upon guidance from Oneida
leadership and community members through ongoing community engagement, networking with
Wisconsin Tribes to learn about their Tribal research protections and develop infrastructure to institute
an Oneida IRB. These plans include:
x

Engage Oneida Nation leadership and community to increase awareness of health research.
We will hold community discussions, including more Forums, to understand Oneida Nation’s
priorities for governance of health research and data and provide awareness of existing
research.

x

Network with Tribes in Wisconsin on research review practices. We will meet with Tribal leaders
and employees from Tribes across Wisconsin to build a supportive network to discuss research
review best practices.

x

Develop infrastructure to institute an Oneida Tribal Institutional Review Board. We will work with
Oneida Tribal leadership, members, and employees to develop policies and procedures, identify
and train Oneida Tribal IRB members.

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Title: “Nothing about us, without us”: Community Engagement Collaboration with Oneida Nation to
Inform Tribal Research Protections
Authors: Cary Waubanascum and Julie Beans
Introduction:
Respectful and empowering practices are key tenants to participatory research (PR) approaches. PR
approaches offer researchers and communities a framework to collaboratively address disparities and to
mitigate exclusive and potentially harmful research practices that have harmed and exploited American
Indian and Alaska Native peoples in the past. PR approaches help to instill trust in research through
encouraging community participation, balance power relationships between researchers and communities,
considers and prioritizes how research will directly benefit communities, and democratizes decision
making processes.
Methods:
To work towards a balanced relationship between the community and research teams we held a Research
Forum with Oneida Nation community members. We highlighted research projects taking place on the
Oneida Nation and with Oneida Nation citizens via speaker panels to increase awareness of both human
and non-human subjects research and discuss the types of Tribal research protections instituted. We used
pre and post event surveys to evaluate community interest in research and identify research priorities and
needs within the Oneida Nation community. Large and small group discussions were facilitated to gain an
understanding of community perspectives related to benefits of research, views about Tribal research
protections, and community preferences on staying informed about research.
Results:
A total of 37 community members participated in the Forum, of which, 78% (n=27) were female, 57%
(n=21) were 60 or older, and 65% (n=24) were college graduates. Overall, participants were satisfied with
the Research Forum event. Eighty-four percent (n=31) of participants agreed that the event challenged
their thinking about health research and 84% (n=31) agreed their understanding of research increased due
to the event. Large and small group discussion elicited views on benefits of research including improving
health by developing culturally relevant interventions. However, participants clearly stated the need for
the Oneida Nation to own and control data collected on the Oneida Nation or with Oneida Nation citizens,
and study results needed to directly benefit Oneida Nation citizens. Participants were interested in
learning more about how other Tribes in Wisconsin conducted review of research, including Tribal
Institutional Review Boards. Last, participants wanted to be informed about research projects through
multiple modalities, including more Research Forums.
Conclusion:
PR research approaches increase the rigor of research by ensuring research is relevant to the community
where research is conducted. This project showed that a Research Forum is an acceptable and effective
PR approach to engage community members in research and research protections.



 
         

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