# Your Oneida Nation Connection (2024)

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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
Continued on Pg 11

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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
Ohe•Láku Among the Cornstalks
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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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CULTURAL

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
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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.
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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!
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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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KALIHWISAKS

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

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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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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.

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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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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

THE ONEIDA NATION
IS NOW HIRING

Click or Scan the QR Codes
to view the current job opportunities.

Oneida Nation
Open Positions

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CALLING ALL
TRIBAL ENROLLED
ELDER AGED 55+
ARTS & CRAFTS
VENDORS
SIGN-UP IS FIRST
COME FIRST
SERVE-NO
EXCEPTIONS!
NEW VENDOR
TENT LOCATION!
NO PARKING
DROP OFF ONLY
BY VENDOR TENT

ONEIDA AGING &
DISABILITY SERVICES
CONTACT:
Tracy Smith
920-869-6846

SIGN-UP STATS ON:
JUNE 3RD, 2024 @ 8am

Community
Budget Sessions
5:00 P.M.
Oneida Hotel, 2040 Airport Dr
Oneida, WI 54313

JUNE

6/3/2024 Human Services and Oneida

Police Department (OPD)
6/4/2024 Non-Divisional - Human Resources
Department (HRD), Finance, &
The Oneida Business Committee (OBC)
6/6/2024 Grants & Tourism

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DODGE

HANDICAP EQUIPPED
GRAND CARAVAN

$32,000 (Oneida)
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76,808 Miles
V6 Engine
Automatic Transmission
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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June 13th - Oct. 3rd

New Location

Thursdays, Noon till 6 pm
*Not open July 4

N7284 County Rd. J,
Oneida, WI

Interested Organizations
Contact Bill Vervoort
WVervoor@oneidanation.org · 920.819.1933

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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.

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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

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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.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A6826ae11cc5e0319. Public record. Not legal advice.