Your Oneida Nation Connection (2024)

Your Oneida Nation Connection

JUNE 2024

Kalihwisaks Celebrates 50 Years

By Garth Webster

Creative Services/Kalihwisaks

The archives of the Kalihwisaks (She

Looks for News) are located at the Oneida

Big Bear Media Department. These records

show the publication began on June 27, 1974.

However, the June 1974 edition wasn’t labeled

as Kalihwisaks. Rather, across the cover in handwritten words were “Community Newsletter.”

The original cover contains information about

the Oneida Methodist Church Camp Scholarships,

the cost to have the lights on at the Baseball Field

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Ohe•Láku-Among the Cornstalks

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being $500 per year, the rental of the Methodist

Church Bus, and finally, the participants in the

Kalihwisaks Turns 50

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CONGRATULATIONS

When a Nation Loya:ne (Chief) Passes

Class of 2024 High School Grads

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ONEIDA POW WOW

By Garth Webster

Creative Services/Kalihwisaks

The Pow Wow event came well before the United States

declared July 4th as a holiday in 1870 as described in the

June 2023 edition, which published an abridged version of

Laurence Hauptman’s article, July 4th, Among the Oneidas:

Then and Now. In this account, Hauptman researched the

Oneida Pow Wow (OPW) in terms of its early stage as the

July 4th Oneida Festivities.

Aside from industrial revolution times, Stanley Webster,

who would later take a significant role in coordinating the

Pow Wow, recalls stories of his Grandfather, Guy Metoxen,

that told of the Oneida of the Thames making visits here

around 1914 to gather for song and dance, among other

activities such as ceremonies. Since then, the OPW took

its modern form beginning sometime in the 1950’s under

the leadership of the late Woodrow Webster. At this time,

the event was held at the Oneida Ball Fields behind Holy

Apostles Church, which according to Hauptman, would

always be during the summer months either during the

Memorial Day or Fourth of July weekend.

It wasn’t until the early 1970’s when the OPW moved to

the Norbert Hill Center (NHC) grounds. Webster recalls

working with George Greendeer and his mother Mary

Edna, and then wife Elena, Ann Skenandore, and Ben

Vieux to organize the event. In a recent Facebook post,

George's daughter Michelle mentions other founding

members; Fred and Orville Greendeer, Wilbur Blackdeer,

Floyd WhiteEagle, Gerry Green, Margaret Green, Bertha

Blackdeer, and Dorothy Young. Webster mentioned that

during these early days, he would dig holes for the poles

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used to form the arbor. This was a tough task, made even

more difficult because the holes had to be dug past the

concrete remnants of Hwy 54 that were dumped there.

To this day, these remnants still lie beneath the grounds

of NHC. At one point, Webster’s team was also provided

a parachute from a local military base to form a canopy.

Various events and fundraisers were held such as RopePulling contests (Tug-O-War) to generate revenue to pay

and feed the dancers and drummers. Webster mentions his

greatest memory was watching the fancy shawl Webster

girls performing team dances. It was at this time that a

beer tent was also present (another revenue source),

which lasted until around 1980 when Lloyd Powless took

over coordination.

Powless, along with various Pow Wow Committee teams,

ran the pow wow as we know it today for about 35 years.

Powless recalls two favorite moments during this time,

both of which were Eagle releases. He's also proud of how

nice the grounds have been maintained for all that attend.

Finally, two things the early and modern versions of the

pow wow have in common are; drummers and dancers

competed for cash and prizes and second, it was a way for

the community to honor the veterans. Webster mentioned

two standout events that honored veterans. First was a

ceremony James Clairmont did for Valder John. Second

was when veteran contingents of each of the 11 federally

recognized Tribes of Wisconsin danced into the arena in

military-style formations.

This year’s 50th Annual Pow Wow will be held June

28-30, 2024. See the back cover for event details.

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BUSINESS COMMITTEE FORUM

By Jennifer Webster

Oneida Business Committee

Shekoli Swakwek! Welcome Spring! I hope the awakening

of spring from the winter slumber also awakens and

renews your spirit. I pray you and your families physically,

spiritually, and emotionally well. I also want to thank the

membership for giving me the opportunity to represent

you. Please know I am truly grateful. I am excited to share

my updates. First with Legislative Operating Committee,

we currently have over 50 items on our active file list, and

I’m confident we will hit that mark by the end of the term.

This is the brunt of my job and is something I really enjoy

working on.

I am also the Headstart Liaison and want to share that

our Tribal Head Start Programs had a recent “WIN” in the

federal regulations. The rules have changed: previously,

you had to “qualify” for Headstart. With rule change, all

Enrolled Oneida or other Tribal Family living within the

Oneida Reservation Boundaries are eligible to enroll.

Oneida was part of that conversation and advocated for

that change.

On a National Level, Oneida advocated for the New

Rule that Eliminates the “Non-Federal Share Match in

the Tribal Child Support Program”. Oneida has operated

our own Child Support Agency since 2008. We are one

of only 60 Tribal child support agencies across Indian

Country of 574 Tribes. The program uses a cost sharing

80/20% match, where Tribes put up the 20% budget.

Thankfully, here in Oneida, that 20% match has always

been approved in the budget. That’s why when we come

together at General Tribal Council to approve our budgets,

it makes a difference. Those decisions we make have an

impact on our families and our children. This is a “WIN”

for all Tribes, and Oneida was at the table advocating for

that change as well.

Oneida Reads

Simply stated, “Oneida Reads” is a message we want

to be heard throughout the community. We are dedicated

to ensuring that every Oneida student can read at grade

level by 3rd grade. Native youth in Brown County have the

lowest 3rd grade reading proficiency of any demographic

group. My goal and the goal of “Oneida Reads” is to change

that with the help of Oneida Education and Training Team,

by partnering with schools, including those with Youth

Enrichment Specialist (YES) programs, and launching WI

Reading Corps tutoring.

Stay tuned for community sessions on how to support

this initiative. The work of “Oneida Reads” is planned for

the next decade. Join us! It is with a grateful I serve our

Nation.

Please contact me:

Office: 920.869.4457

Email: JWebste1@oneidanation.org

Yaw^ko

Click or Scan to learn more about

Oneida Reading Proficiency

February & March 2024 Editions

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Ohe•Láku (Among the Cornstalks)

Food Sovereignty Epitomized-Part I

Photo Courtesy Garth Webster

Robin John and Laura Manthe holding a bag of their Ohe•láku product and surrounded by equipment enabling them to process large amounts

of White Corn.

By Garth Webster

Creative Services/Kalihwisaks

In 2015, Laura Manthe, along with

partners Ted Skenandore, Don Charnon, Dan Cornelius, Chaz Wheelock,

daughter Lea and husband Robin,

began their journey as Tuscarora

Heirloom White Corn growers on

Skenandore’s property. The result,

according to Manthe, “Was a huge

failure.”

Manthe explained that due to the

mismatch of equipment, weeds overtook their crop. This setback, however, only served to strengthen the

passion of Manthe’s team to grow

traditional white corn and share their

experience. “If you’re afraid of failure,

you won’t try. We’re not afraid of failure,” says Manthe. With this valuable

experience, they entered 2016 knowing help and guidance was needed

from more experienced growers.

In March 2016, Joannie Buckley

assisted Manthe and her group by

sending a postcard to the community inviting them to a Soil Health and

White Corn Workshop. Seventy-five

people attended the Workshop. Valerie Dantoin, Organic Agriculture

Instructor at NWTC, gave a presentation on soil health and soil sampling.

Those who were interested in

growing white corn communally were

invited to stay. Ten families stayed to

discuss how they could get access to

enough land, seeds, and equipment

in time for a May planting.

The Oneida 4H offered the use

of a field for the group to grow the

corn. At their next meeting, Manthe

shared a poster with the land divided

into sections thinking that each family

would want to grow their own corn in

individual areas. Don Charnon said,

“No! We are going to grow this corn

together, harvest it together, and eat

this corn together the way our ancestors did!” Right then and there Manthe had to decolonize her mind and

change the way she thought about

ownership.

Lea and Laura were awarded the

grant from the USDA Sustainable

Agriculture Research Education

(SARE) to study how fish emulsion is

used as fertilizer as a modern interpretation of a traditional Oneida agriculture practice, earning them much

needed start-up funds.

With their new members, land to

grow on, and grant monies in place,

Manthe and her team were now in a

position to elevate their effort. The

only thing missing was the corn seed.

In April 2016 the Community members came to the rescue and donated

corn seed. Most notably was Chairman Tehassi Hill. He donated a

paper grocery bag half full of white

corn seed. Manthe and her daughter

gathered up funds from the group to

purchase wild rice, which they then

traded with Onondaga Nation for 50

pounds of White Corn seed.

In May of 2016, they planted their

first field cooperatively. Since then,

many lessons have been learned and

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over 50,000 pounds of white corn

have been harvested.

During the interview, Manthe shared

a Power Point presentation she provides to various audiences describing

the Creation Story, geographic location(s), and other significant aspects

of the Haudenosaunee. For instance,

anthropologists who studied traditional ways of life estimated that

Oneida women worked 12 hours per

week while the men worked 10 hours

to provide for the entire village prior

to colonization. Another example

included dividing the fields into rows

for each clan, which helped to create

manageable workloads. Finally, just

like modern times, teenagers liked to

stay up late. In village life, our Oneida

ancestors took advantage of this by

putting them to work at night guarding the crops. Along with these practical approaches, Manthe described

the deeper connection they have to

the corn.

Unlike most people whose connection to food starts and ends with consumption, Manthe’s team is driven

to fulfill their cultural and spiritual

responsibility for their sustenance. In

fact, this drive inspired their Oneida

name Ohe•láku (Among the Cornstalks).

Ohe•láku began its Under the Wing

Program (UWP) for individuals and

families aspiring to be a part of the

group. Manthe describes that UWP

is a way for potential members to

determine if they’re ready to commit and/or sustain the responsibilities of being a Ohe•láku member. It’s

also a way for current members to

express any concerns before folks

become full members. Manthe says

that UWP has made their team stronger, “Together, we’ll get stronger. You

bring a gift I don’t have and I’ll do the

same for you. Then as a collective,

we’ll be super powerful.” Manthe also

describes you can also choose to be

an Ally, a title given to those that provide supportive resources and services.

Currently, Ohe•láku is working very

hard to fulfill increasing demand for

white corn by acquiring more land,

mechanizing their harvest, and developing their own commercial kitchen

to process the corn. Another initiative Manthe is developing comes

from her recent trip to New Zealand,

whose MÄori tribes, known as Iwi, go

above and beyond National Organic

Standards by establishing and adhering to their own organic verification

system.

Thanks to the hard work of former

Cannery Manager Vicki Cornelius

and her team, the Oneida Cannery

processes the white corn according to United States Department

of Agriculture (USDA) standards,

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which enables the corn to be sold at

Oneida One Stop locations. This has

expanded the market for white corn

products and the unintended consequence that Ohe•láku can’t meet

the demand with thier own hands. It

takes 1,000 man hours to hand harvest, husk, and braid one acre of

corn. Therefore, again, Ohe•láku is

now experimenting with mechanical

harvesting, husking, drying, shelling,

winnowing, and seed cleaning to

reduce the amount of time and costs

associated with harvest.

As Ohe•láku looks to the future, they

also look to the past. Just as they did

on Ted Skenandore’s property, Manthe emotionally explains that they will

continue their connection growing

and harvesting White corn with traditional and new methods, knowing

there will be mistakes, and failures.

Rest assured though, Ohe•láku, will

continue to learn as they grow. The

corn is patient and forgiving.

Part II of this series will feature

information regarding White Corn’s

characteristics. Learn more at

Ohelaku.org.

Annual Wequiock Creek Tobacco Blessing

By Mia Charnon

Creative Services/Kalihwisaks

Photos courtesy of Mia Charnon

The Annual Tobacco Blessing at

Wequiock Creek occurred Friday, May 10,

2024. After the blessing by David Grignon,

Menominee Indian Tribe, attendees enjoyed

performances by the Oneida Youth Singers and

the Forest County Potawatomi Youth Drum Group.

Additionally, there were updates on the ongoing Wequiock Creek

Restoration. The event was organized by Mandy Banet and Joe

Torres from the UW-Green Bay Cofrin Center for Biodiversity, along

with Julia Noordyk, a Water Quality & Coastal Communities Specialist

affiliated with UW Sea Grant.

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Submitted by Chief Bob Brown

Oneida Cultural Advisor

When a Loya:ne has health issues that may seem to

compromise life, the Clan-Mother will notify her Sub Chief

or nephew to lift off the antlers of her Loya:ne. By doing

this, he is relieved of any burdens that he may be under

regarding Nation issues. It is also expressed that he is

now in the hands of Shukwayati’su, and that the family can

only hope that he may regain his health. As it was, he had

passed, and it is at this time a runner is summoned to give

notice throughout the community. Giving a distinct holler

at the place of the other Nation Loya:ne’s, which includes

notification that one of the Nation's Peace Trees has fallen.

At this time, the Clan-Mother will forward a short string

of purple wampum, giving it to the speaker of the other

side of the house to take it to the other members of the

Younger Brothers Firekeeper. When the speaker arrives,

his accompaniment gives again the distinct holler at the

place of the Firekeeper. They are then welcomed in, and

the speaker announces the situation, “It is with great

sorrow that we give notification that one of our Peace

Trees has fallen.” The speaker also gives the title name and

clan as to which he was a member of. Dialog commences

regarding the preparations for the Loya:ne, how many

nights will a wake be, and the day of the funeral.

When his body has been brought to where it will lay,

the speaker will address the body, expressing not to have

worry or burden as all aspects are being fulfilled. On

the day of the funeral, a speaker of the Older Brothers

is chosen to make the funeral address assuring that all

responsibilities are lifted from him, from the place/home he

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dwelled, and to the place that was known to him of where

he counseled. Also during this time, all of those who are

title holders, Loya:ne’s, Clan-Mother, and Faithkeepers

gather for the last time to view the body just before the

family makes their final viewing.

At the grave site, a few words are given, followed by

the Older Brothers notification that they will be coming

to the place of the Clan-Mother in three days to see who

she has chosen to be regarded as a “seat warmer.” When

the Older Brothers return in three days, it’s regarded as

a small condolence for the title, whereby a short recital

of the Great Law is given. At this time, the condolence

strings are addressed to the bereaved Nation, and they

are referred to being the clear-minded.

Once all of the 15 strings are forwarded and received

by the bereaved side, they will have a speaker provide a

short version of the Great Law as well. Another speaker

will proceed to give the number of sections a Loya:ne is

given. This speaker will also go through the condolences

strings, addressing his thanks to the Older Brothers. Once

this is done, the Older Brothers formally ask the ClanMother, who will be sitting in place of her title after which

she will announce the person she has chosen. Once this

has been determined, then the Older Brothers make their

announcements regarding the expectations of this person.

After these formalities, the Younger Brothers announce

to the Older Brothers that a meal has been prepared, and

that they will be first to eat. The rest will join them after

they have been served. These are the formalities that

transpire when a Nation Loya:ne has fallen.

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Progress Continues Toward a New Museum

Rendering Courtesy of Oneida Nation Museum Team

Architectural rendering of the new Oneida Nation Museum

Submitted by Stacy Coon

Oneida Nation Museum

Over 40 years in the making! The Oneida Nation Museum

(ONM) has been busy in the process of relocating to a more

accessible and identifiable location by 2026, 760 Airport

Road off Hwy 172. Collections and Archives have all been

packed up and prepared to move to a temporary location

this fall. The exhibit concept design has moved into a

more detailed design phase. Drafts have been submitted,

content is in a constant review and refinement stage with

the Creative Team.

What we have been working on:

• Collections Archives are packed up and

prepared to move. Location TBD

• Exhibit Interpretive Plan and conceptual

design completed.

• Exhibit draft content in review and

refinement status

• Architectural concept being finalized

• Construction 2025

• Estimated Completion 2026

Community Photo shoot

ONM asks for the community's participation in collecting

information that you will periodically see in the Kalihwisaks

so watch for that! The first one will be asking community

members to do a photo shoot. The images will be used

in a life-size Oneida Wampum Belt being created in the

new location. Watch for the location, dates, and times

coming soon! Finally, as you enjoy the external architectural

rendering above, stay tuned for updated information

regarding the interior plans.

Continue to follow us on our Facebook page for updates

as we move towards construction and a NEW location!

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for more information.

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Here at Duck Creek

JUNE 2024

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By Michelle Danforth-Anderson

Oneida Tourism Director

Moving along steadily.

After a warm spring season with a touch of snow, construction has resumed at the

Amelia Cornelius Culture Park. Vinton Construction finished the barrier free asphalt

parking lot and the paths throughout the park complete with stripes. Next steps

will include custom doors for the log homes, which will ensure a no-step

entry. Initial steps have also been taken towards design of the visitor

center. Finally, the newly added log home described on the cover of the

February 2024 edition is awaiting an engineered plan for restoration

and a new road will be going in soon.

We are getting close!

The Pow Wow Pavilion has a completed exterior and Oneida Grounds

is working hard to get the grass established prior to the 50th Annual Pow

Wow at the end of June. Next steps include the interior touches, electrical

finishes, and lighting.

The Eagle has Landed!

The Eagle statue was placed Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The

final slab of cement was poured to complete the walking path around

the Oneida Veterans Memorial. Next steps include painting the eagle

base, staining the concrete walkway, new informational sign, and benches.

Memorial Pavers

Plans are currently being developed to re-install the Memorial Pavers

Watch for details.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT UPDATE

By Garth Webster

Creative Services/Kalihwisaks

The $10 million Red Willow Parkway

housing development project, initially

reported on in the October 2023 edition is

still on track to meet the targeted December

2024 completion date. Of the 35 units, 24 will

be apartment style units and 11 will be multifamily townhouse style units. 21 units are

designated as affordable housing, meaning

the tenant must fall within 60% of the median

income level for Outagamie County. Seven

units will rented at market rates while another 7 will be reserved as veteran and supporting housing.

Supporting housing is for the most vulnerable people in the community-people with mental illness, chronic health

conditions, histories of trauma, and other struggles. Therefore, the supportive housing tenants may be eligible for

additional medical, social, or behavioral services from Oneida’s Social Services, Behavioral Health, and Comprehensive

Health Division. Jeff House, President and CEO of the Oneida Engineering, Science, and Construction (ESC), states the

project has benefited Oneida-owned companies, such as Mission Support Services (MS2) as the general contractor

and various Oneida subcontractors for flooring and painting. More opportunities await as additional subcontractor

work is sought. House is also excited to announce that all the available units will have Oneida preference. House also

expects that rental applications will begin being accepted this fall 2024. Watch for details.

Photos Courtesy Garth Webster

This photo was taken Thursday, May 8, 2024 showing the progress of the affordable housing project on Red Will Parkway, which is on track to

be completed this December 2024.

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RESPECT FOR OUR ELDERS

Submitted by Jodi Tess

Oneida Elderly Abuse Prevention Team

Shekoli, my name is Jodi Tess. I am honored to be the newest

member of the Elder Abuse Prevention Team within the Oneida

Aging and Disability Department. I am a gerontology specialist and

have worked in elderly healthcare for over 15 years. Our elders

are the keepers of our language, traditions, and the true leaders

of our Nation. Thus, I understand the importance of protecting

our elders from abuse in all forms.

My goal is to help our elders recognize when they may be being

mistreated, feel more comfortable asking for help, and guide

them in ways to prevent abuse altogether. I also want to elevate

the community’s awareness and involvement in recognizing the

signs and symptoms of elder abuse and provide education on

reporting requirements and processes. Additionally, assistance for

families and caregivers struggling with an elder abuse situation

is also critically important. Together we can protect our past and

our future.

Contact me at M-F, 8-4:30pm at 920.869.6828, or by email:

jtess@oneidanation.org. Oneida Aging and Disability services

Department can be reached at 920.869.2448.

This June 2024 Dr. Kennard will be saying

goodbye to Oneida Comprehensive Health Division

(OCHD) as he moves to Michigan to be closer to

family. Dr. Kennard wishes to express his gratitude

for his patients’ trust over the last 14 years. He

values the relationships he’s had with the Oneida

community. OCHD wishes Dr. Kennard well and

will be working to realign his patients with other

OCHD providers.

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From Cover/Kalihwisaks Celebrates 50 Years

June 26, 1974 Boxing Show at the

Civic Center (now known as the Sonny

King Memorial Building). The trophy

winners were Steve Skenandore, Clyde

Skenandore, and Wayne Danforth.

Richard King lost his match. This first

edition does not indicate who the

editors were.

We weren’t able to discover who

created the original Kalihwisaks but we

did speak with one of the early editors,

Lloyd Powless. Powless explained that

he began working with the Kalihwisaks

around 1980 in what he recalls was

the Norbert Hill Center Pre-Production

Center. It was a weekly offering, which

he and partner, Grace Koehler clipped

articles from local newspapers (with

permission) and republished them in

the Kalihwisaks.

We thank the entire readership

over these last 50 years helping

the Kalihwisaks continue as your

connection Oneida. We look forward to

the next 50 years. Enjoy the flashback

of covers.

Eventually the Community Newsletter shown here, evolved

into the Kalihwisaks. Aside from cover article explained above,

this edition also contained information on an Ironworker's

Training Program, a Health Coordinator employment

opportunity, and the Oneida Credit Union.

▲ Dawn Walschinski (center), former

editor, was gracious enough to take

a photo with current editorial staff,

Mia Charnon and Garth Webster,

as we celebrate 50 Years of the

Kalihwisaks.

As was the trend with G

the early versions of the

Kalihwisaks, the June 10,

1977 edition featured a

hand drawing. We could

not decipher the name in

the artist signature that

created this rendition of

the Oneida Nation Seal.

The

ar tist known as

E

Speedy Victor provided

the illustration for the

May 14, 1976 cover. It's

unknown if Victor also

illustrated the beautifully

rendered masthead.

Continued on PG 12

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From Page 11/Kalihwisaks Celebrates 50 Years

M.

E Ellis provided the

cover illustration for the

July 7, 1973 edition. The

artwork shows several

images that overlay one

another, a technique

known in today's digital

era as double-exposure.

Three tepees in a G

mountain side glen grace

the cover of the August

17, 1979 cover. Notice the

cost is 25 cents. Today,

the Kalihwisaks is free.

The

E signature looks like it says

Mary Lee Lemieux but it's difficult

to read on the November 21, 1980

edition. Either way, we thought

this cozy longhouse scene would

bring comfort to you. Notice the

Kalihwisaks logo contest. More on

that on page 14

The September 25, 1987 G

Kalihwisaks displays more

modern printing techniques

featuring one of the logo

versions in its masthead and film

photography of Tom Porter and

Ernie Stevens, Sr.

Wow!

Thirty years have

E

passed as we approach the

50th Annual Oneida Pow

Wow, June 28-30 from the

July 24, 1992 issue.

The December 21, 1993G

edition featured a New

Year's Baby Contest and

the opening of Oneida's

Main Casino. A revitalization

for the Oneida Nation!

Continued on PG 13

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From Page 12/Kalihwisaks Celebrates 50 Years

The

cul tur al , f amil y, an d

E

economic revitalization

mentioned in the December 1993

edition continues here in the May

1, 1997 issue as Oneida uses the

power of technology to revitalize

the language.

Challenger, the Bald Eagle,G

soared through the air at Lambeau

Field during a halftime presentation

by the Oneida Dancers and Singers,

shown here in the November 15,

2002 Kalihwisaks.

As

E the caps and gowns imply,

the June 15, 2004 edition

featured the Oneida Nation High

School (ONHS) Class of 2004.

See pages 17-20 for the Class of

2024 graduates from ONHS and

many other surrounding schools.

The May 21, 2015 Kalihwisaks G

shows the crowd gathering on

the shores of Oneida Lake for

its grand opening. Oneida Lake

continues to be a great venue

for summer fun.

E Snowstorm Evelyn dumped

21 inches of snow on Oneida

and the surrounding area on

Friday, April 16, 2018. The

Kalihwisaks staff ventured

out in aftermath to capture

the cover image for the April

20, 2018 issue.

The July 19, 2022 issue G

chronicled both the 48th Annual

Pow Wow and the return of two

Carlisle children, Paul Wheelock

and Frank Green.

Continued on PG 14

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From Page 13/Kalihwisaks Celebrates 50 Years

With the Pandemic now in the rear-view mirror, Oneida, like everyone across Turtle Island, began to gather once

again to enjoy in-person activities. The three issues above reflect that the Kalihwisaks moved to a once-monthly

publication schedule. October 2022 featured the 200th Anniversary of the 1822 Treaty. The November 2022

showed Oneida's staunch support of the Indian Child Welfare Act as well as the unveiling of the Dual Language

Department of Transportation Signage, two instances helping to reaffirm Oneida sovereignty. Finally, the

September 2023 Kalihwisaks covered the epic events of that summer by recapping the 200 Year Bicentennial

activities and the Great Law of Peace Recital. What a year it was!

Through the years, as can be seen on pages 11-14, the visual brand of the Kalihwisaks was not standardized

until around 1981, as noted in the November 2022 article, Kalihwisaks Logo Continues Legacy. In fact, even

the Kalihwisaks' name started as the Community Newsletter. Since then, many hand-drawn versions of the

name Kalihwisaks graced the masthead section of the cover until around 1978 when its namesake began to

consistently use a newspaper-like font, accompanied by one of the three logos above. As the November 2022

article implies, the middle logo, created by Elliott Kindness, depicts an Indigenous female, much like the logo

on the left, whose creator is unknown. Kindness' logo incorporated the clans, which was continued by the logo

created in November 2022 by Garth Webster. The current logo utilizes the likeness of Riley Aguirre from a

photograph taken by Dennis King of D. King of Images, surrounded once again in a circular design with a sky

dome border with Grandmother the moon in the background. As the Kalihwisaks staff continues to work hard

to keep the community informed, you can rest assured they promise to evolve the publication and continue

the legacy of all of their predecessors, as well as all editorial staff who will come after them.

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Officer Mehojah Makes Oneida Police

Department’s First Challenge Coin

By Mia Charnon

Creative Services/Kalihwisaks

Officer Justine Mehojah was tasked by her Lieutenant to

design the Oneida Police Department’s first ever challenge

coin. Raised with knowledge of the Oneida traditions

and having grown up on the Oneida Reservation, she found it

a privilege to craft a design that encapsulated the essence of

the Nation while incorporating the Police Department. The coin’s

focal point is the Oneida Nation’s boundary map, encircled by the

three clans: Bear, Wolf, and Turtle. An eagle perches atop the coin,

encircling the map and clans, symbolizing its significance as the

strongest and highest-flying bird. The eagle represents the vigilant

officer safeguarding the Nation. In recognition of her creativity and

artistry in the coin’s creation, Officer Mehojah was honored with a

Letter of Commendation from the Police Chief and Sergeant.

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KUCHMA – A TRUE STEWARD OF THE LAND

Drone Aerial Photo piloted by Environmental Specialist, Mike Arce

Prescribed burn on County Rd. U on Thursday, April 25, 2024

By Garth Webster

Creative Services/Kalihwisaks

Anthony Kuchma from Oneida’s

Environmental, Health, Safety, Land,

and Agricultural Division, led a team

comprised of his coworkers and

Bureau of Indian Affairs employees

to perform a prescribed burn (PB)

near the Trout Creek Headwaters on

County U in Oneida on Thursday, April

25, 2024.

In recent years, it’s been difficult to

see the numerous reports of wildfires

across Turtle Island. However, as

destructive as these wild fires are,

it’s also important to be aware of the

benefits fire has on the landscape,

especially when done intentionally as

PB’s, which typically happen between

March and May or late fall.

Kuchma points out that the Wildland

Fire Team’s focus was on a former

agriculture area that is now restored

to wetland and prairie habitat.

Therefore, it’s important to carefully

manage its health, which the PB can

do in the following ways:

• Protect human communities

from extreme fires

• Minimize the spread of

pest insects, disease, and

non-native species

• Removes undesirable plant

species and provides

improved habitat

• Recycles nutrients back into

the soil

• Promotes the growth of

native wildflowers, grasses,

and other medicines

Kuchma describes his motivation

and passion to care for the land,

“Native prairies evolved with fire.

This is the traditional way to manage

these grasslands. The wildlife that live

in prairie grasslands also depend on

fire. Grassland bird species have seen

a nearly 60% decline in population.

This is directly tied to habitat loss. This

360-acre prairie and wetland complex

is the largest intact grassland habitat

in northeast Wisconsin. It is attracting

iconic grassland birds like Bobolink,

Meadowlark, and Henslow’s sparrow.

These are birds we haven’t seen or

heard in a very long time and now

they are back.”

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Golf Team Heading into

Tournament Season

By Ethan Hill

The ONHS golf teams continued

their season with a challenging tournament season. The players have

had a lot of improvements and the

team has had its ups and downs.

Under Head Coach Jamison King and

Assistant Coach Tek Skenandore, the

team’s record is 0-5. Recent action

included an invitational at Winters

Glen where Jonas Johnson shot an

82 and Ethan Hill shot a 92. The golf

season closes out at Golden Sands

for regionals.

Lacrosse

By Jonas Johnson

ONHS lacrosse athletes have

played the Creator’s Game with great

pride. The team’s record as of this

writing is 4-4. Recent matches have

been against De Pere and Notre

Dame Academy. Highlights of the

season include a big win against

Pacelli 18-3. The team has also had

its share of fun practicing with each

other every day and getting better.

As of this writing, the team has three

games left in its season.

Outdoor Skate Parks

By Ari Mousseau

A couple of issues back, I tried

to help spread the word about our

area’s “best kept secret” – Green

Bay Action Sports Organization or

Staff Contributors: Thunderhawk

Times Staff – Semester 2, 2023-2024

GBASO, an indoor skate park in Ashwaubenon. But it’s nearly summer.

The weather is perfect – sunshine

and not too hot. Like everyone else,

skateboarders are looking to enjoy

the fresh air and sunshine. And let’s

be honest, skateboarders aren’t

welcome everywhere. Many is the

story of boarders minding their own

business enjoying their passion and

being told to move along by some

“Karen” or police officer. So, where

can you go to enjoy outdoor skating?

First off, you can also go to GBASO

when it’s too hot outside. Or you can

go to Joannes Skateboard park near

Green Bay East High School if you

want to skate outside. Joannes has a

bad reputation with some people, but

it’s really a nice place.

Language and Culture Days

By Dulce Vidal-Rivera

Each school year in early May,

ONHS sets aside a day to celebrate

Haudenosaunee Language and Culture. It’s a day when students demonstrate what they have learned during

the year. This reporter asked journalism students what the day meant to

them.

Alexis Webster: I have lots of fun

memories of language and culture

days.

Spencer Barber: It’s a fun way to

teach about language and culture

and enjoy food.

Emerson Madrid: It’s a fun way to

teach younger people about our

language and culture outside the

classroom. It makes it even more

enjoyable.

Annual ONHS

Athletic Banquet

By Ari Mousseau

An annual tradition at ONHS is the

Spring Sports Banquet. It’s an event to

recognize individual athletic accomplishments from throughout the past

year. This year’s banquet was held

at the Oneida Hotel. It featured presenters, awards, coaches, student

athletes, and lots of smiles. The keynote speaker was Jamison King who

talked about his coaching career at

ONHS including his eight years as

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach. Many

awards were presented, including

Senior Ethan Danforth – a 1000-point

ball; Jonas Johnson – MVP in golf,

lacrosse, and cross country; Jianna

Danforth and Xavier Escamea .Thunderhawk Awards; Vernon Stevens and

Marianna Skenandore Student Athlete

of the Year Awards; and many others.

Oh, and the food was pretty great, too.

Calendar

By Thunderhawk Times Staff

“May is like three months rolled

into one,” Denis Gullickson said to

our journalism class the other day.

“You’re trying to wrap the school year,

prepare for summer school, and planning for the next school year all at the

same time. Seniors are scrambling to

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Forever

in our Hearts

Robert Acosta-Skenandore

Seymour Community High School

Alexis Adams

K12 Virtual Academy

Riley Aguirre

Bay Port High School

Nelson J. Vande Hei

Green Bay Southwest High School

Asaylea Aleman

Green Bay Southwest High School

Phoebe Bailey

Green Bay Southwest High School

Chase Bain

Seymour Community High School

Abbie Barutha

St. Francis High School

Avery Christine Berner

West De Pere High School

Mary (Danforth) Bitter

Tremper High School

Santiago Butler

Appleton East High School

Valencia Cabrera

Oneida Nation High School

Tamiaya J. Cornelius

Green Bay Southwest High School

Leland Cutbank

Oneida Nation High School

Ethan Danforth

Oneida Nation High School

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Whitney Danforth

Green Bay Southwest High School

Dulcinea De Leon

West De Pere High School

Annalisia DeCorah-David

Green Bay Southwest High School

Kain Elizondo-Appl. E. High

Tesla Engineering Charter School

Elijah Elm

Menomonee Falls High School

Nodin P. Elm

Oak Creek High School

Xavier Escamea

Oneida Nation High School

Nolan Girdaukas

Sheboygan Lutheran High School

Kellen Hill

Oneida Nation High School

Miguel Jentz

Appleton North High School

Brooklyn Johnson

West De Pere High School

Travis Johnson

Kaukauna High School

Matthew Jordan

West De Pere High School

Katrina Koehler

Seymour Community High Schooll

Jaycob Martin

West De Pere High School

Sadie Martin

Green Bay Southwest High School

Cameron McAndrews

West Bend High School

Shaniah McNaughtan

Appleton West High School

Avary Metoxen

Oneida Nation High School

Jeremy Metoxen

Green Bay Preble High School

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Kiley Jean Nolan

West De Pere High School

Laina Pamanet

West De Pere High School

Mackenzie Reed

Seymour Community High School

Scarlett Rose Reyes

Saint Francis High School

Aron Rodriguez

Oneida Nation High School

Autumn Skenandore

West De Pere High School

Doyle Skenandore

West De Pere High School

Madden Skenandore

Pulaski High School

Mateo Skenandore

Green Bay Southwest High School

Sakari Rose Skenandore

Menomonee Falls High School

Zachariah Gage Skenandore, V

Pulaski High School

Frank Smith Jr.

Seymour Community High School

Keeyan Smith

West De Pere High School

Elyas Stedman

Kimberly High School

Vernon Stevens

Oneida Nation High School

Kendra Wallenfang

Green Bay Southwest High School

Aiden Webster

Green Bay West High School

Hunter Webster

Oneida Nation High School

Rayden Makio Webster

Keaau High School, HI

Ava Wheelock

Pulaski High School

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EDUCATION

KALIHWISAKS

Cincere

Williams

West De Pere

High School

Senaida

Castaneda

Green Bay

Southwest

High School

Trista

Webster

N.E.W

School of

Innovation

Avaliliana

Zamora

West De Pere

High School

Loh ti·yo

Metoxen

Oneida Nation

High School

Mariana

Skenandore

Oneida Nation

High School

GB Southwest FFA Students Excel

By Garth Webster

Creative Services/Kalihwisaks

Several enrolled Oneida Nation students from Green Bay Southwest

High School competed successfully in the Future Farmers of America

(FFA) Poultry and Floriculture categories at the sectional qualifying

event at Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) to advance to the state

competition.

Sadie Martin, (Father Kim House and stepmother Cherie Barber), along

with her team, placed 13th at the state competition. Shaun Thomas,

(Parents Kristina BlueBird and Shane Thomas), Maya Wallenfang

(Parents Louise Pavron and Aaron Wallenfang), and their teammates,

placed first at the FVTC Qualifier and first at state. The two first place

finishes for the poultry team qualified them for the national competition

where they will represent the state of Wisconsin at the contest in

Indianapolis, Indiana October 24, 2024.

▲ Above, left to right: Marissa Martin, Tegan Schickowski,

Shaun Thomas and Maya Wallenfang show their Green Bay

Southwest Pride after competing at the state competition.

E Below, Sadie Martin (third from left), and her teammates,

left to right, Gail Wery, Viva Winkler and Nathan Piotrowski

placed a very respectable 13th place at the state competition.

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CAROL “OTLO ÚKOTÉ”

BABETTE BAUMAN

September 29, 1955 - May 1, 2024

Carol “Otlo?úkoté”

Babette Bauman,

age 68, passed

peacefully on May

1st, 2024, after a

battle with cancer.

She was born in

Shawano, Wisconsin on September 29th, 1955, to parents Harry and

Geraldine (Ninham) Bauman. Carol was

a lifetime learner and attended high

school at Gresham High, completed her

undergrad at Concordia University in

Moorhead Minnesota, and completed her

master's degree in social work from the

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The

true love of Carol's life were her beloved

fur babies. Carol's love for animals was

profound, especially her bond with her

beloved cats, Max, Katie, and Sophia.

Sophia followed her into the spirit world

on Thursday May 2nd. The companionship between them was undeniable their

special connection brought Carol immense comfort and joy. Carol, whose

Oneida name meant 'Corn Tassel', was a

guiding light to those around her. As a

therapist, she dedicated her life to helping others grow, much like the corn tassel's role in fostering new life. Her wisdom, compassion, and nurturing spirit

helped many of us find our way, and her

memory will continue to inspire us to

grow and thrive. Carol was a generous,

giving soul. As a counselor, she was a

light for others when they lost their way

and needed support. As a friend, she

treasured sharing encouraging words

and gifting meaningful tokens of friendship. Carol had a deep appreciation for

the natural beauty around us, which she

often integrated into her therapy practice.

She kept polished rocks and crystals

close, valuing their healing properties,

and she shared her love of essential oils,

using them to promote healing and

well-being. Carol was not only a lifelong

learner but also a dedicated teacher. She

taught classes on mental health, well-being, the healing properties of crystals and

oils, and various tools for leading a

healthy lifestyle. Her commitment to the

Oneida Nation was evident, as she cherished her role in teaching the Oneida

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language. An ardent supporter of the arts,

Carol was also an accomplished artist,

known for her stunning beadwork. Her

vibrant personality was unmistakable;

her boisterous infectious laugh and

spunky, sassy demeanor lit up any room.

When she got a glint in her eye, you knew

something unexpected was about to be

said. Carol's deep understanding of politics and public policy was something she

always attributed to her father. He instilled in her the ability to see the bigger

picture and develop a keen sense of

foresight in matters of governance and

decision-making. Carol's spirit and enthusiasm for life will be dearly missed,

but her legacy of teaching, healing, and

creativity will continue to inspire those

who knew her.

Carol is survived by her siblings, Deanna

Bauman, Mary Raasch, Jeri (John Breuninger) Bauman, Judy (James) Ward, special cousin Debra Fabian and numerous

nieces and nephews. She was proceeded

in death by her parents, her husband

Gary, brother John Bauman, sister-in-law

Diane Bauman, and brother-in-law Keith

Raasch.

Family and friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home De Pere, WI from 9:00 AM

– 10:30 AM on Thursday May 9th, 2024.

The Oneida Hymn Singers will begin

their song service at 10:30 AM – 11:00AM.

Following the song service, a memorial

service will begin with Nic Reynolds officiating.

The family would like to thank Carol's

friends Amy and Alex Spears, Nic Reynolds, Robert Brown, Regina Woods, Carmen Escemea, Stephenie VanEvery and

Crystal House. In lieu of flowers the family

request donations to animal rescue organizations, especially those that support

cats.

(Doxtator) Cornelius.

Calvin worked for the Oneida Nation

CALVIN LOUIS CORNELIUS JR.

DODGE-BOND

June 1, 1951 - May 13, 2024

Calvin Louis Cornelius Jr., 73, started

his journey home

on Monday, May

13, 2024 after a

long battle with

cancer. He was

born June 1, 1951

to the late Calvin

Sr. and Arlene

until his retirement. In his younger years,

he was a weightlifter and won the state

and national title in his division.

He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and watching sports, especially the Packers and

Brewers. He liked playing horseshoes

and going to do some gambling. More

than anything, he liked spending time

with his family and son, Joseff.

Calvin is survived by his children, Joseff

Cornelius, Bobbie Jo Kazaluckas (Tina)

and Joel Skenandore; significant other,

Lois Domencich; step-children, Stephanie

Metoxen, Crystal Cornelius and Bradly

“Buffalo” Cornelius; and grandchild, Bradon. He is further survived by his brothers and sisters, Mary Metoxen, Brenda

Danforth, Randy (Celestine) Cornelius,

Marlene (Erv) John and Maury (Michelle)

Cornelius; and many extended family

members.

He was preceded in death by his parents,

Calvin and Arlene; siblings, Robert Cornelius, Patsy Kofler and Bette Lou Stevens;

great-nephew Robert William Cornelius;

and other extended family.

Family and friends may visit at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16,

2024. The funeral service will begin at

noon. Military Honors will follow. Burial will take place at the Oneida Sacred

Burial Grounds.

Special thanks to Fresenius Kidney Care,

Dr. Flood and OHC Staff, Froedert Hospital Doctors and Staff, and all of Calvin’s

Oncology Doctors for their care over the

years. Additional thanks to the fire keepers who have helped the family in their

time of loss.

SHARON LEE “PEGGY”

March 13, 1947 - May 4, 2024

Sharon “Peggy”

Dodge-Bond of

De Pere, age 77,

passed away Saturday, May 4,

2024, in DePere,

Wisconsin. Peggy

was born in Keshena on March 13,

1947, daughter of the late Robert “Son-

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nyman” and Bertina Dodge. Peggy

was proudly born and raised on the

Menominee Indian Reservation in

Neopit, Wisconsin. On July 19, 2001,

she was united in marriage to Kenneth Bond in Las Vegas, Nevada and

enjoyed 13 years together before his

death on May 18, 2014. Peggy graduated

Shawano High School in 1965 and attended Northcentral Technical College in Antigo. She obtained her Realtor License

for the Oneida Nation Land Management

Department and was an Administrative

Assistant for the Menominee Indian

School District for 24 years. Peggy was

a proud member of Oneida Nation of

Wisconsin and descendant of the

Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin.

Peggy was known for her exceptional

storytelling, and she enjoyed the special

bond she had with her sister Bernadine.

She loved watching The Young and the

Restless, the Chicago Cubs and enjoyed

every second she got to spend with her

grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Peggy is survived by: her children Bobbi

Dodge, Serena Hernandez, Todd (Valerie) Otradovec Sr., and Jennifer (Jeremiah) Moses. Grandchildren; Chelsea,

Mathias, Meshan, Elyshia, River, Todd Jr.,

Jeremiah Jr., Jericho, and Joshua. She is

further survived by 8 great-grandchildren,

sisters Sandra Fulwilder, Cheryl Dodge,

Luanne Waubanascum, Paula Howard;

brothers Gary Dodge Sr., Preston Dodge

and Duane Waubanascum.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Bernadine Vigue, Glenda

Waubanascum, Patricia Tucker, Sylvia

Dodge, and Roberta “Bobbi” Lynn Dodge;

2 grandchildren Erinn and Victor Jr. and

1 great-grandchild.

A funeral service for Peggy will be held at

11:00am on Thursday, May 9 , 2024, at St.

Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with

Fr. Hanz Christian officiating. Visitation

will be held at the Neopit Community

Center beginning at 5pm, on Tuesday

May 7th and continuing until the time of

the service on Thursday.

The family would like to give a special

‘Thank You!’ to the Nursing staff at Caraton Commons and Moments Hospice.

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JANICE DOXTATOR

March 15, 1947 - April 20, 2024

Janice Doxtator

peacefully passed

away on Saturday,

April 20, 2024 at

Bellin Hospital.

Born to the late

Mildred (Gardner)

Doxtator and Edward Eli Doxtator

on March 15, 1947. Janice grew up in

Bowler, WI and lived most of her adult life

in Green Bay, WI. She married Finley Peters Jr. and had three children with him.

Janice enjoyed eating out with family,

playing games, wrestling, the Packers,

rummage sales and thrift shops.

Janice was preceded in death by her

parents, Mildred and Edward Doxtator;

brothers, James and Delvin; sisters:

Joyce, Delores, Angeline, Noreata and

Alphinine; as well as two brothers and

six sisters unknown to us; two daughters,

Michelle Peters and Wanda Heidemann;

two granddaughters, Jessica and Amber;

her ex-husband, Finley Peters Jr.; special

niece, Georgette "Sam" Doxtator and sister-in-law, Theresa Reed.

She is survived by two sisters, Mildred

Doxtator of Oneida and Debra Vega of

Green Bay; one son, Sheridean Peters

of Redgranite; three grandsons: Edward

Putnam (special friend, Mark Thomson),

Michael Doxtator (special friend, Wayenisliyate Powless) and Kody Peters

(special friend, Miranda Newhouse); one

granddaughter, Miley Peters; and four

great-grandchildren: Dayson, Ximena,

Elianna and Tyohnawahsnole Doxtator; as

well as numerous nephews and nieces.

A wake will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home (340 S. Monroe Ave., Green

Bay, WI) from 4 to 7 PM on Wednesday,

April 24, 2024. Visitation will continue

at Restoration Church (731 Morris Ave.,

Ashwaubenon, WI), Thursday, April 25,

2024 from 10 to 10:30 AM. The Oneida

Hymn Singers will be singing from 10:30

to 11AM. Please use this time as an opportunity for silent prayer and reflection. A

funeral service will be held at 11AM with

a lunch to follow.

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GARY EDWARD HEIMKE

May 26, 1944 - April 30, 2024

Gary went to rest

with his Lord and

Savior on Tuesday

morning, April 30,

at his home of 30

years in Oconto

Falls, WI. Gary was

born May 26, 1944

in Oconto Falls,

the second son of

Gordon "Cork" and Marie (King) Heimke.

Gary was very proud of his Naval service

from 1962 until 1966. He served alongside

his older brother, Ron, in Jacksonville,

Florida. Gary was also a proud member

of the Oneida Nation and enjoyed spending time with his family at the pow-wows,

gift shop, farmer's markets, museum and

amongst other things on the Oneida Reservation.

In November 1993, he married the love of

his life, Glori (Austin) Heimke, in Kenosha.

He made sure to plan the wedding two

weeks before the opening of gun deer

season. For most of those years they both

forgot their anniversary until the blaze

orange came out.

He will be lovingly missed by his wife, Glori and his daughters Michelle, Jade and

Angel. He will also be fondly remembered

and mourned by his brothers Ron, Todd

"Doc" and Roger "Eb" (Teri). He was close

to his cousins on his mother's side, the

King family. His nieces and nephews held

a special place in his heart, and he loved

telling stories about their childhood. To

Jeanna, Julie, Wendy, Scott, Karly and

J.T. -Please remember your Uncle loved

you so much.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Yvonne Damp; two sisterin-laws, Mary Heimke and Sandy Heimke;

and 10 aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be held at the

Robert Cornelius VFW Post #7784, 2980

E Service Rd, Oneida, WI on Friday, June

7, 2024 at 4:30 p.m with the Oneida Nation Honor Guard. Gathering time will

begin at 3:00 p.m. until the time of the

service. The Oneida Hymn Singers will be

singing from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please

use this time as an opportunity for silent

prayer and reflection. Military honors will

be held at the end of the service with the

Oneida Drummers following after.

A special thanks to Dr. Serio, his vascular

surgeon and the HSHS wound care team

in Oconto Falls.

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PATRICIA J. (SKENANDORE)

JOHNSON “PATSY”

November 14, 1955 - May 7, 2024

Patricia Jean (Skenandore) Johnson

“Patsy”, 68 of

Oneida,

WI

passed away

peacefully Tuesday, May 7th,

2024. She was

born on November 14, 1955, daughter of the late Willard

and Nellie (King) Johnson. Patsy graduated from Seymour High School and furthered her education at NWTC and MATC.

She worked for many years at the Oneida

Casino as a vault supervisor. Patsy married Eugene Skenandore on September

27, 1980. Patsy enjoyed volleyball and

horseshoes. She also enjoyed going to

the casino and playing bingo. She recently learned how to play craps and

enjoyed recent casino trips with her

grandson and granddaughter. Patsy

loved spending time with all her grandchildren and her two great grandchildren.

Her favorite topic was gossiping and

talking about other people. Her proudest

accomplishment was getting her only son

Willard through high school. She was a

long-time member of the Holy Apostles

Church in Oneida.

Patsy will be missed by many but most of

all by her family; her son, Willard (Kelly)

Johnson, husband, Eugene and grandchildren, Dakota (Kamey), Marissa, Willard Jr., Devin, Kaleigh, Koty, Jonas, and

her two great grandchildren, Kayson and

Aria. She is further survived by her siblings, Barbara, Alan, Mary Jane, Anthony,

Vera, Lizann, and numerous nieces and

nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents,

her siblings; Mary Lynn, Shirley, Virginia,

and nephews Anthony Jr., William “Bill”,

Charlie, and niece Samantha.

Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home

305 N Tenth Street, De Pere, on Saturday,

May 11, 2024, beginning at 12:00PM. A

service for Patsy will take place at 1:00PM,

with burial to follow at Oneida Sacred

Burial Grounds.

The family would like to thank the staff

at St. Vincent Hospital, Unity Hospice,

Davita Titletown Dialysis Center, Oneida

Transit, and Ryan Funeral Home. They

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would like especially to thank the staff

at Green Bay Health Services.

Patsy was known as “Grandma” to many.

ROSE M. JOHNSON

December 5, 1937 - May 8, 2024

Rose M. Johnson,

86 passed away

peacefully at

home on May 8,

2024, with family

by her side. She

was born in Keshena, WI on December 5, 1937, to

Irvin & Jane (Martin) Adams.

On August 4, 1956, Rose was united in

marriage to Bernard R Johnson at the

Oneida Methodist Church, and they

spent 61 wonderful years together prior

to Bernard’s death. Rose, a proud member of Oneida Nation, spent many years

working in House Keeping (later known

as Custodian) at the old Oneida Health

Center. She was an active member of the

Oneida Methodist Church and a longtime

devoted member of the Oneida Hymn

Singers, singing at numerous Oneida

members’ funeral services and community events. Rose was part of the Hymn

Singing group when they were invited to

sing at the Smithsonian. Most of all she

was a loving, kind, caring mom, grandma,

sister, auntie, and friend to many. On nice

days you could find mom riding around

the neighborhood on her bike or outside

gardening. She enjoyed visiting with her

children, family, and friends. She also

enjoyed volunteering her time at church

helping in any way she could.

Rose is survived by her children, Bernie (Vicki) Johnson, Dennis (Debbie)

Johnson, Bonnie (Steve) Kornaus, Lois

Domencich, Debra Johnson. Grandchildren, Beth (Mark) Kallio, Bernard J

Johnson, Justin (Ashley) Johnson, Dennis Jr, Nikki (Jason Kurowski) Johnson,

Eva Domencich, Darsalle Haynes, Diahja

Haynes. Great Grandchildren, Avryan,

Ari, Aubrey, Kieuria(Dan), Sophia, Austin,

Sadie, Jason Jr., Dennis III, Lydia, Avery,

Great Great Grandchild, Freyja. Sisters,

Elizabeth Baynes, Helen Dohm, Brother

Jerry Adams. Sister-in-law, Theresa Johnson, Brother-in-law, Bob Stevens. Special

cousin – Alfrieda Grignon and Special

friend and neighbor Pat Cornelius.

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She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard R. Johnson. Son-in-law, Lee

Domencich. Grandson, Andrew Johnson.

Parents, Irvin and Jane Adams. Mother and

Father-in-law Bernard & Millie Johnson.

Sisters – Patricia Adams, Loretta Smith,

Marcy Benjamin, Carol Adams, Cheryl

Dykstra. Brothers – Irvin, Merlin, Leon,

Kenny, Roy and Harold Adams. Sisterin-law, Bernice Metoxen, Brother-in-law,

Frankie Johnson. Family and Friends may

call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N 10th

Street, De Pere on Monday, May 13 from

4:00pm until the prayer service at 7:00pm.

The Oneida Hymn Singers will begin at

6:30pm. Visitation will continue Tuesday

at Oneida United Methodist Church from

9:00am until the service at 11:00am with

Pastor Jane Sommers officiating. The

Oneida Hymn Singers will begin at 10:30

am. Burial in the church cemetery. The

family would like to give special thank

you to our sister Bonnie for taking care

of mom, in her time of need. We couldn’t

have done it without you.

BETTY L. JORGENSON

October 28, 1935 - April 18, 2024

Betty L. Jorgenson,

88, Oneida,

passed away

Thursday, April 18,

2024. She was

born October 28,

1935, to the late

Edward and Nancy (Skenandore)

Metoxen.

On June 20, 1953, she was united in marriage to Carl John Jorgenson in Seymour.

Betty enjoyed playing softball in her

younger days, loved rummage sales,

and going “up north” to the cabin on the

weekends. She was an active member of

Oneida United Methodist Church. It was

the time she spent with her family though

that she looked forward to the most.

She is survived by her five children: Janice Hall, Wanda (Mike) Boivin, Edwina

Jorgenson, Gerald (Tricia) Jorgenson,

and Randall (Linda) Jorgenson. Thirteen

grandchildren: Jamie (Chris) Jorgenson,

William (Kristin) Hall, Sara Carmichael,

Kristin (Erwin) Jorgenson – Dann, Christopher (Jessica) Jorgenson, Melanie (Elmer) Briones, Owen Jorgenson, Evelyn

Jorgenson, Jerome Archiquette, Erin

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Jorgenson, Justin Schumerth, Chelsea

Jorgenson, and Jordan Jorgenson. Twenty-Eight great grandchildren, and four

great great grandchildren, as well as her

five sisters; Donna Ineguez, Wallean Garcia, Ramona Sternal, Norean Metoxen,

and Linda Herrera.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Carl on March 12, 1992, her daughter Brenda on August 2, 2022, her parents Edward and Nancy Metoxen, and

her sisters Louise, Edwina, and Sandra.

Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home

305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere from 4:00PM

– 7:00PM Monday, April 22, 2024. The

Oneida Hymn Singers will sing at 6:30PM.

Visitation will continue Tues morning

at Oneida United Methodist Church at

9:00AM, until time of service at 11:00AM

with Pastor Jane Sommers officiating.

The Oneida Hymn Singers will sing at

10:30AM. Lunch at church will follow

the service. The burial will take place

at 2:30PM Tuesday at Nicolet Memorial

Gardens.

Special thank you to her caregivers:

Melanie Briones, Luanne Martin, Jenna

Neurenberg, Erin Jorgenson, Richard

Jorgenson, Kristin Dibble, Unity Hospice,

and Dr. Jay Kennard.

FRED RONALD LAITINEN

AUGUST 10, 1939 - MAY 14, 2024

Fred Ronald Laitinen, aged 84,

passed away on

May 14, 2024, at

St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

Born on August 10,

1939, in West Allis,

Wisconsin, Fred

grew up in the Milwaukee and Medford

areas. He met his wife, Rose Cornelius,

in the Oneida area and they married on

February 25, 1961 in Waukegan, Illinois.

Fred and Rose raised four children and

lived in various areas of Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Mellen, Saxon, and

Oneida. Fred was an outdoors enthusiast,

enjoying hunting, fishing, and caring for

songbirds. As a proud Finn, he taught his

children about Finnish history and culture.

Rose, Fred’s wife, founded the Oneida

Preservation Singers, a group dedicated

to teaching Oneida Hymns. Fred supported their efforts and helped finance their

OBITUARIES

recordings in the 1980s. Known for his

charm and sense of humor, Fred will be

remembered by all who knew him. He

celebrated over 54 years of sobriety at

the time of his passing.

Fred was preceded in death by his son,

Robert, who passed away in July 2021 and

his wife of sixty years, Rose, who passed

in October 2021, and his beloved dog,

Mr. Biscuit, in January 2022. Fred was

further preceded in death by his parents,

his step-father, Orin “Andy” Anderson,

siblings Donald Laitinen, Gary Anderson,

Dorothy Prudlow, Robert Laitinen, and

Dennis Anderson.

Fred is survived by his children, Jennie

(Mike) Thewis, Mellen, Fred (Jane) Laitinen,

Green Bay, and Laura (Breck) Laitinen-Warren, Green Bay; grandchildren; Peter (Kendra) Thewis, Jeremiah Laitinen, Whitney

(Josh) Ciatti, Justin Laitinen, Christopher

(Betsy) Thewis, John Laitinen, Jacob Laitinen, Lucas Warren, and Charlotte "Charlie"

Warren. Great grandchildren: Starr Thewis,

Skyler Thewis, Twins Arielle and Dominic

Ciatti, Cole Thewis, Adelyn Thewis, and

Isaac Thewis.

Fred is also survived by his brother, Kenneth (Joanne) Anderson of Brookfield,

special Cousin, Ronnie Laitinen, in-laws,

Christine Anderson, Thelma (Wendell)

McLester, Merlin (Pat) Cornelius, Eugene

Cornelius, Emily (Steven) Johnson, and

Edna (Scott) Grosskopf, Goddaughter, Susan Prudlow, special niece, Terry Doxtator,

and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend thanks

and appreciation to Dr. Simil Gala, Dr. Rishi

Subbarayan, Dr. Scott Schinschke, and Dr.

Chan of Prevea, Dr. Rupp of Bellin, and the

staff at Anna John Nursing Home, especially CNA Appalonia.

Friends may call to Ryan Funeral Home,

305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, WI 54115

on Saturday, May 18, 2024 with visitation

starting at 5:00 PM. The Oneida Hymn

Singers will begin their song service at

6:30PM with a memorial service to immediately follow at 7:00 PM, with Deacon

Dale Hutjens officiating. Private inurnment

will take place at Church of the Holy Apostles Cemetery, Oneida.

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Fred Ronald Laitinen

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YVONE (DENNY) METOXEN

SEPTEMBER 15, 1945 - APRIL 19, 2024

Yvone (Denny) Metoxen, 78, passed

away peacefully

surrounded by

family on April 19,

2024. She was

born in Oneida,

WI, on September

15, 1945, to Comey

Denny & Rena Parkhurst. Yvone married

the love of her life, Ronnie Metoxen, 60

years ago on August 31, 1963. She lived on

the Southside of Milwaukee for 38 years

and worked for Papa’s Bakery for 18 years.

Her family then moved back home to Oneida, and she worked at Fry Bread Heaven

until she retired.

Yvone is survived by her husband Ronnie; her children, Barry (Ellie), Shannon

(The Polish Princess Leigh), and Sakesha;

her grandchildren, Celisha, Larry, Mariah,

Triston, Takoda, Cal, and McKenna; her

great-grandchildren, Taylor, Hyson, Janessa, Naquilo, Wai’kai, and Norah. Survived

by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins,

and friends.

She was preceded in death by her children

Tina and Brian, her sisters Mary, Martha,

Lida, Wilma, Betsy, Ione, Melba, and her

brothers Brickman, Howard, Comey Jr.,

Reggie, Lloyd and BillyBuck.

Yvone always loved a good bargain. She

loved to go bumming (shopping, scrummages, and thrifting) and she had a good

eye for fashion. She also loved her salts

and sweets while listening to Willie Nelson

Roadhouse music. Ronnie & Yvone were

inseparable, especially at the casinos and

Friday fish fries. Yvonne's love language

was gift giving and baking. Her summer

adventures were camping and outdoor

picnics at Jackson Park in Milwaukee with

her family and friends. Family gatherings

always ended with a good game of showdown or 4,5,6 (left, right, center). Yvone

was the sweetest with the kindest heart,

selfless and always thought of others.

Family and friends may call to Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, 2937 Freedom Rd,

Oneida, WI 54155 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00

a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The Onei-

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da Hymn Singers will begin at 10:30 a.m. A

funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m.

with Rev. James Biegler officiating. Ryan

Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth St., De Pere,

WI 54115 is assisting the Metoxen family.

JEANET M. SCHUYLER – MITTAG

DECEMBER 20, 1940 - MAY 7, 2024

Jeanet M. Schuyler – Mittag, 83,

Oneida, passed

away peacefully

at Good Shephard

Nursing Home,

Seymour, WI, on

Tuesday, May 7,

2024. The daughter of Anderson Schuyler, Jeanet was born

on December 20th, 1940.

Jeanet attended Gillet High School and

was employed with the Oneida Nation for

many years. Jeanet left her job with the

tribe and became her son Brian’s caretaker until his passing in 1999. After Brian’s

passing, Jeanet found joy in her retirement

by attending Pow-Wows and taking long

car rides and trips.

Jeanet is survived by her son Steve (Lisa)

Mittag; granddaughters Kelly (Deandre)

Howard, Shannon Abrams, Brittany (Kevin) Lubach, Brooke (Aaron) Sherry and

Ashley Mittag. Her great-grandchildren

Jacob, Raeauna, Gabby, Kyra, Sophia, Ava,

McKenna, TJ, Hayes, and Leighton. She is

further survived by many nieces, nephews,

cousins, extended family, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her son Brian; granddaughter Autumn; great granddaughter Maliyah; her father Anderson

Schuyler; and siblings Dwight, Judy and

Robert.

Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting

the family.

Her family would like to thank the many

doctors and nurses who assisted in her

care.

As our mother, grandmother, and gigi

starts her journey home, our hope is that

she knows how much she will be missed

here but our loved ones are waiting for

her arrival.

Per Jeanet’s wishes, no formal services

will be held.

OBITUARIES

DANIEL J. "DAN" SKENANDORE

APRIL 21, 1955 - MAY 13, 2024

Daniel J. "Dan"

Skenandore, age

69, of Green Bay,

passed away

peacefully at his

home, Monday,

May 13, 2024, surrounded by his

loving family. He

was born April 21, 1955, in Green Bay, son

of the late Ambrose and Patricia (John)

Skenandore.

Dan worked for Tape, Inc. for 21 dedicated

years. He also provided custodial care

at the Oneida Casino for 13 years and at

Bulldogs Bar for over 2 decades. Daniel

spent 25 years with the love of his life,

Bobbi Jo Krause.

Dan was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved

sports, especially cheering on the Packers.

Golfing and drinking with his buddies was

also a favorite past time.

Daniel is survived by his fiancée, Bobbi Jo;

his daughters, Sheila (Nicholas) Pamonicutt and Bailey (Andrew Peterson) Krause;

4 grandchildren: Joseph Maldonado, Matthew Maldonado, Shane Sommers and

Nicholas Pamonicutt Jr.; siblings: Ambrose

(Cheryl "Daffy") Skenandore, Eugene Skenandore and Gloria (Marv) Skenandore

and his faithful canine companion, Max.

He is further survived by a brother-in-law,

David Smith, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents,

a son, Jason Lewis, a brother, Mike P. John,

a sister, Marie Faye Smith and an infant

brother, Nelson Skenandore.

Visitation will be held at Church of the Holy

Apostles (Episcopal) (2937 Freedom Rd.,

Oneida, WI), Saturday, May 18, 2024, from

9 to 10:30 AM. The Oneida Hymn Singers

will offer their prayer service from 10:30 to

11AM. Please use this time for quiet prayer

and reflection. A funeral service will follow

at 11 AM. Burial will be in Church of the Holy

Apostles Cemetery.

Huge thank you to Gordy and Cheri Skenandore and to Sheryl Skenandore for

their incredible help and compassion.

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EVENTS

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Indigenous Artists Visit During First Nations Achievement Summit

Photos Courtesy Mia Charnon

Left: First Nations students in the Green Bay Public Area School District gather for the summit. Right: Menominee Indian High School Skud

Nation Drum Group.

By Mia Charnon

Creative Services/ Kalihwisaks

In the 2023-24 school year, the

Green Bay Area Public School District

introduced an elective class called

‘Introduction to World Language &

Cultures’. During April, the course

focuses on revitalizing the Oneida

language. Thanks to funding from

the Wisconsin Depar tment of

Public Instruction’s American Indian

Language Revitalization Grant, the

District collaborated with Ojibwe

(Leech Lake Band) Hip-Hop Artist Paul

Wenell, Jr. Tall Paul” and intertribal

author, singer/songwriter, poet, and

motivational speaker Tanaya Winder

(Southern Ute, Pyramid Lake Paiute,

Diné and Duckwater Shoshone

Nations) to offer this unique learning

opportunity for middle school

students.

The week began with Wenell and

Winder conducting creative writing

workshops at various Green Bay

schools, encouraging students to

reflect and create based on their lived

experiences. The culminating event

was the First Nations Achievement

Summit at UWGB on April 12, 2024.

Eighth graders from the Green Bay

Area Public School District heard

from presenters across various career

clusters. The summit, organized

by GBAPS Title VI First Nations

Program, featured representatives

from eight schools and at least 15

Tribes. A standout moment was the

performance by the Menominee

Indian High School Skud Nation Drum

Group, which opened the summit.

Correcting the Narrative: Screening & Panel at NWTC

By Mia Charnon

Creative Services/

Kalihwisaks

Photo Courtesy Mia Charnon

Councilman Marlon Skenandore (circled photo, upper right) introducing the Correcting

the Narrative event with panelists: Brown County Judge Thomas Walsh, Oneida

Nation Vice Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, and Oneida Nation Chief of

Police Eric Boulanger, and Community Executive Director Shannon Ross, who also

moderated the event.

On Monday, April

22, 2024, from 6-8pm

Nor theas t Wisconsin

Technical College (NWTC)

hosted an impactful “Correcting the Narrative”

event by The Community. The event aimed to

shed a light on the successes, humanity, and

agency of individuals with criminal records.

It began with a film screening followed by a

panel discussion featuring Oneida Nation Vice

Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Brown

County Judge Thomas Walsh, and Oneida

Nation Chief of Police Eric Boulanger and was

moderated by The Community Executive Director

Shannon Ross. This collaborative effort involves

NWTC, the Community program, and the office

of Councilman Marlon Skenandore.

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Oneida Nation Represented at Utah Indigenous Fashion Week

Submitted by Andy Metoxen Borrego

Model, Utah Indigenous Fashion Week

On April 6, 2024, Andrea (Andy) Amelia Metoxen Borrego, Oneida

Nation Member residing in Roy, Utah proudly represented the

Oneida Nation as she modeled in the 2nd Annual Utah Indigenous

Fashion Week at the Leonardo Museum in Salt Lake City, Utah. Andy

modeled for designer Jen Jamez of JJamez Designs and shared

her experience in the fashion industry. “I was honored to represent

my family and the Oneida Tribe. I am a 51-year-old 2Spirit of mixed

heritage (Oneida, Mexican and English) and I never thought I would

be walking down the catwalk after so many rejections from the

fashion industry in the past. I was considered “too short” and either

didn’t look like other Caucasian models or was not ethnic enough

for Indigenous or Mexican fashion. Until now…The future of fashion

is here. I can finally see the silver lining from all my struggles and

inter-generational trauma. We Are Still Here.” The showed featured

both traditional and contemporary works coming from Hopi, Navajo,

Ute, Northern Ute, Apache, Anishinaabe Ojibwe, and other Tribes.

Next year, Utah Indigenous Fashion Week hopes to become a nonprofit organization with a larger venue to accommodate more guests

due to the overwhelming success of the first two shows.

Andrea (Andy) Amelia Metoxen Borrego modeling for

JJamez Designs in the 2nd Annual Utah Indigenous

Fashion Week

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NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE

Setting Time and Notice to

Interested Parties

The following estates are being prepared for probate by

the Oneida Nation, Land Commission Hearing Body.

To attend a scheduled hearing virtually contact

Cindy Lecker, Land, Title & Trust Specialist,

Oneida Nation, Land Management, •

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

CLecker@oneidanation.org

In the Matter of the Estate of Rita May Summers,

Case No. 2024 LCP 0004

1. An application for probate was filed.

2. The decedent with a date of birth of 11/26/1929 and

date of death 08/06/2023, was an Oneida Nation

member, domiciled on the Oneida Reservation at

2892 Commissioner St, Oneida, WI 54155.

3. H

 earing date scheduled Aug. 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM

4. All interested persons are hereby noticed.

In the Matter of the Estate of Arlene Virgina Summers,

Case No. 2024 LCP 0001

1. An application for probate was filed.

2. T

 he decedent with a date of birth of 06/06/1934

and date of death 12/13/2023, was an Oneida

Nation member, domiciled on the Oneida

Reservation at 3772 N Countyline Rd, Oneida, WI

54155.

3. H

 earing date scheduled Aug. 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM

4. All interested persons are hereby noticed.

In the Matter of the Estate of Shirley Mae Hill,

Case No. 2024 LCP 0554

1. An application for probate was filed.

2. T

 he decedent with a date of birth of 05/13/1934

and date of death 10/22/2023, was an Oneida

Nation member, domiciled on the Oneida

Reservation at 2928 Commissioner St, Oneida, WI

54155.

3. Hearing date scheduled Aug. 26, 2024 at 3:30 PM

4. All interested persons are hereby noticed.

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In the Matter of the Estate of Franklin Nicholas,

Case No. 2023 LCP 0002

1. An application for probate was filed.

2. T

 he decedent with a date of birth of 12/18/1963 and

date of death 07/05/2023, was an Oneida Nation

member, domiciled on the Oneida Reservation at

2840 Chickadee Ln, Green Bay, WI 54313.

3. Hearing scheduled July 22, 2024 at 3:30 PM

4. All interested persons are hereby noticed.

In the Matter of the Estate of Priscilla Shegonee,

Case No. 2023 LCP 0003

1. An application for probate was filed.

2. T

 he decedent with a date of birth of 07/19/1959

and date of death 10/30/2022, was an Oneida

Nation member, domiciled on the Oneida

Reservation at 661 Dead End Rd, Oneida, WI

54155.

3. Hearing scheduled July 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM

4. All interested persons are hereby noticed.

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NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED

PUBLIC MEETING

TO BE HELD July 11, 2024, 5-6pm

Comprehensive Housing Division Front Conference Room

2913 Commissioner Street, Oneida, WI 54155

In accordance with the Administrative Rulemaking Law, the

Comprehensive Housing Division and the Oneida Land

Commission are hosting this Public Meeting to gather feedback from the community

regarding proposed amendments to the following rule:

Real Property Law Rule No. 2 - CHD Residential Sales

♦ Change Real Property Law Rule No. 2 to Rule No. 1

♦ Replacing the selection process from a highest

qualified offer process to a lottery draw process such that homes will

continue to be listed for the appraised value, but buyers will no longer

be able to bid over appraised value to gain a competitive advantage; and

♦ Determining what happens to residential sales inventory in the event there

are no offers received for a given listing.

To obtain copies of the Public Meeting documents for this proposal, please visit www.

oneida-nsn.gov/Register/PublicMeetings.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN UNTIL JULY 19, 2024

During the Public Comment Period, all interested persons may submit written comments and/

or a transcript of any testimony/spoken com- ments made during the Public Meeting. These

may be submitted to The Comprehensive Housing Division by U.S. mail, interoffice mail, e-mail

or fax.

Comprehensive Housing Division

2913 Commissioner Street, Oneida, WI 54155

mhill@oneidanation.org Phone: 920-869-2227 Fax: 920-869-2836

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COME JOIN US!!

Walk with a Doc

Time: 12:10-12:45 pm

Location: Oneida Health Center Front Entrance

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Stroke Prevention Research Study

ARE YOU NATIVE AMERICAN?

ARE YOU BETWEEN THE AGES OF 35 AND 55?

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

Come join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month as we walk,

talk, and learn about an important wellness topic!

No registration required.

Giveaways each month (while supplies last).

Monthly Topics

May 1

Mental Health

June All5Things Summer

and Child Safety

Dr. Christine Garstka

Psychologist

Oneida Behavioral Health

July 3

Dr. Karen Lane

General Pediatrics

Oneida Medical Director

August 7

To Be Determined

To Be Determined

I INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS STUDY:

ROOT CAUSES OF STROKE RISK DISPARITY IN

WISCONSIN NATIVE AMERICANS

This study is a partnership between the Oneida

Nation and the UW Madison Stroke Team to

decrease Stroke and Stroke Risk Factors in the

Native American Population.

No cost to participant.

All activities are done on the Oneida Reservation!

September 4

October 2

Nutrition

Diabetic Health

Brianna Grosso

Registered Dietitian

Oneida WIC/Nutrition

Lauren Cornette

Nurse Practitioner

Oneida Diabetes Program

04/03/2024

For more information or questions contact

Amanda Riesenberg, Stroke Prevention Wellness Coach

525 Airport Rd. Oneida, WI

920-490-3984

ariesenb@oneidanation.org

Take care of your health

and your family for the next seven generations

CONTACT AMANDA AT 920-490-3984 OR

ARIESENB@ONEIDANATION.ORG FOR MORE

INFORMATION

SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON OFFICE OF

THE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR RESEARCH AND GRADUATE EDUCATION

For Children turning 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2024

Oneida Head Start Pre-School

Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm

Oneida Language & Culture

As it Happens

& Creative Curriculums

Program Offers: Kindergarten Readiness

Skills, Disability & Health Services, Family

Events & Field Trips, Transportation, Meals & More.

Three Sisters Site: 2801 W. Mason • Green Bay, WI

Norbert Hill Center Site: N7210 Seminary Rd • Oneida, WI

Accepting Applications 2024/2025 School Year.

APPLY TODAY! New Selection Criteria Added:

Any household with an enrolled Oneida or other federally

recognized Tribal Member living within Oneida Reservation

boundaries are eligible.

Your child is also eligible if your family & child lives in Oneida

or Green Bay and are: Low Income, a Foster Child, Receive

Food Share or Public Assistance, Experiencing Homelessness,

or Have Other Family Needs.

Space is Limited. Pick up an application at a Head

Start Site & call to schedule an application interview.

Questions? Call 920.496.5200

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Live Music

June 2024 Schedule

June 1, 2024

Happy Hour Hero

Acoustic Rock/Country

June 8, 2024

Ian Seaholm

Blues

June 15, 2024

6pm - 9pm

Nicki Sims

Rock, Classic Country

June 15, 2024

Oneida Nation Blood Drive

Oneida Hotel 2040 Airport Drive

Green Bay, WI 54313

Mohawk/Onondaga Rooms

June 24, 2024

10:00am to 3:00pm

Seth James Duo

Pop, Oldies, Fund, Rock

June 15, 2024

Until Dawn

Pop, Rock

For an appointment call American Red Cross at

800-RED-CROS. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome!

You can save up to 15 minutes by visiting

www.RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading

and health history questions on the day of your appointment.

Sponsored by: Employee Health Nursing Department

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CONTACT:

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Community

Budget Sessions

5:00 P.M.

Oneida Hotel, 2040 Airport Dr

Oneida, WI 54313

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6/4/2024 Non-Divisional - Human Resources

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Power Left & Right Side Doors

For more info call or text 920.217.0135

Oneida Farmer’s Market Updates

22nd OFM Anniversary

End of EVERY 2024 OFM

Free drawing for one 10-pound box of Oneida

Black Angus hamburgers

2024 OFM Bash - July 18th

Food, fun, music, and fresh produce

Car show - sponsored by REZurrected Ridez

Steve ‘the snake dude’

Free balloon animals & face painting

Free horse drawn wagon rides- Noon-5pm

Music - 2pm-6pm

Brat Booth Opportunity:

Open to non-profit organizations

Oneida Nation-affiliated programs & those

receiving funds from it are disqualified

Requirements: Food safety handler’s

certification & a permit holder must be present

Buy Local · Eat Healthy

MINIBIZ Days- June 27, July 25, Aug 29

Opportunity for students (18 and under)

Be an entrepreneur & run a small business

Come support our community youth in their

business endeavors

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Thursdays, Noon till 6 pm

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Oneida Language Dept. - 2024 Outstanding Tribal Language Program

Submitted by Oneida Language Department

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, the

Oneida language Department was

selected as “Tribal Language Program

of the Year” at the Annual Wisconsin

Indian Education Association (WIEA)

Conference held at the Lake of the

Torches Resort and Casino in Lac du

Flambeau, Wisconsin. The conference

provides a platform for uniting

community members, educators,

businesses, and organizations with

an interest in Native education.

WIEA stands out as the sole state

conference dedicated to addressing

Native American educational matters.

The Oneida Language Department

(OLD) works to revitalize the language

in our community and offers a variety

of programming from an accredited

curriculum, ongoing curriculum

development, translation consultation,

cultural and ceremonial mentorship,

immersion education, classes, along

with founding and administering

two programs: the Tehatiw nakhwa

Language Nest and the Strengthening

Oneida Families program. OLD is

made up of a team consisting of a

Fluent Speaking Facilitator, Linguist,

Immersion Educator, Multimedia

Specialist, Language Trainees,

Curriculum Developers, and many

grant writers all of whom hold a

high level of education, community

outreach, language, and cultural

knowledge. OLD shared their gratitude

for this award,“Through all of this we

are deeply thankful and grateful to

our ancestors, the generations before

us that SACRIFICED their lives, that

PERSEVERED through colonization

and survived genocide and protected

and carried our language with

them…Yaw^ko to our Elders and

our ancestors for what they did for

all of ukwehuwe people to be here

continuing on with an identity, living

culture and language that speaks to

the spirit."

The Oneida Community Library: Empowering Our Community

Submitted By Eliza Skenandore

Library Director, Oneida Community Library & Green Earth Branch Library

Public Tribal libraries play a vital role in their communities, serving as

hubs of knowledge, literacy, and social engagement. We provide free

access to a vast array of resources, including books, digital materials, and

educational programming, catering to the diverse needs and interests

of people of all ages. Libraries are community-based institutions, open

to all members of the public, and our collections and services are

carefully curated to meet the unique needs of our local community.

• Supporting Wisconsin Act 20

• Curating Inclusive and Engaging Collections

• Modeling Reading Relevancy and Comprehension

• Empowering Our Community

The Oneida Community Library's Storytimes and programming

go beyond simply reading aloud. Library staff model reading with

expression, fluency, and comprehension, engaging children in dialogues

that deepen their understanding of the stories and encourage the

development of critical literacy skills. By integrating hands-on activities,

such as arts and crafts, the library further supports the development

of essential skills like writing and creativity.

Whether you have a curious child exploring the wonders of reading, a

student at home seeking resources to support their academic journey,

or a lifelong learner looking to expand your horizons, the Oneida

Community Library has something for everyone.

Learn more about Oneida Community Library programming and

events at oneida-nsn.gov/resources/library

Photo Courtesy Mia Charnon

Storytime Events at Green Earth Library

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Miss Oneida Kaylee Schuyler Jr. Miss

Oneida Riley Aguirre, Lil Miss Oneida

Milah John express their gratitude and farewell.

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REMEMBER AND HONOR

NEWS

VFW Post 7784 Commander Deke Suri led

a contingent of Oneida Veterans and Women's

Auxilliary to each cemetary in Oneida on Monday, May

27, 2024 to pay tribute to all those who have served.

The tour also included stops at the Anna John Nursing

Home and Oneida Veterans Memorial Wall.

KALIHWISAKS

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Over 300 community members gathered at the Sonny King Memorial Building in Oneida on Saturday, May 11, 2024 to begin a walk

up to the Norbert Hill Center (NHC). After Chairman Tehassi Hill (circle photo second from top) provided opening remarks, the walkers

began their journey. The crowd was also delighted by two Bald Eagle visitors who circled overhead, one of which reappeared at the

end of the walk. The event was organized by the Oneida Tribal Action Plan (TAP) team to bring awareness to the Missing and Murdered

Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) epidemic happening across Turtle Island. As participants reached NHC, they were provided a great meal of

corn soup and berry mush. Attendees also enjoyed a lyrical dance by Kaylonni Danforth (dancer in white) as well presentations by Rachel

Fernandez, Josephine Webster, and Alice Skenandore (square photo). L to R: Kaylonni Danforth, Isis Schreiber, Webster, Skenandore,

Connie Vandehei, Lesley Doxtater, and Fernandez.

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Garth Webster

Kalihwisaks/Creative Services

920.496.5632

Mia Charnon

Kalihwisaks/Creative Services

920.496.5645

Michelle Danforth-Anderson

Marketing & Tourism Director

Richard Summers

Graphic Designer

For All Submissions

kalihwisaks@oneidanation.org

The views and/or claims of interviewees

or advertisers do not necessarily represent

the thoughts and sentiments of the Oneida

Nation or the Kalihwisaks.

Contributors: Eric Doxtator • Trista Cornelius-Henricks

Leah Stroobants • Leon Webster • Peggy Doxtater

Nevada Skenandore • Mel Webster • Leah Kuchta

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

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June 28 – 30, 2024

Norbert Hill Center

N7210 Seminary Rd. Oneida, WI 54155

Public Welcome!

Over $108,000 in Prize Money!

Dancing & Drum Contest

(Tabulation by ICreeAzn)

Food/Craft Vendors

Host Drum: Smokeytown

Four on Four Ojibwe Style

Traditional Lacrosse Tournament

Admission

Weekend Pass $15

$8

Daily Pass

62 & Over

FREE

5 & Under

FREE

Grand Entry Times

Fri., June 28

7pm

Sat., June 29 1 & 7pm

Sun., June 30

Noon

Advanced tickets available at Oneida One Stops

beginning June 1, 2024 for $12. Refunds must be

processed at location of purchase.

Reserve your room today by calling the Oneida Hotel at

920.494.7300. Ask for the “Oneida Pow Wow” room block. Single

or double, $109. Deadline to reserve is Friday, June 7, 2024.

NO CANOPIES ALLOWED. For more information, contact Oneida

Pow Wow Event Team members Tonya at 920.362.5425 or email

twebster@oneidanation.org and Leah at 920.370.3961 or email

lstrooba@oneidanation.org. Vendors, please contact Tonya. For

Lacrosse Tournament, contact Kilabrew at 920.562.2164.

Learn more at

ExploreOneida.com.