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ONEIDA

READS

New Push for 3rd Grade

Reading Proficiency

PG 16

NEW HOMES

FOR ONEIDA

Oneida Nation Receives

$6 Million Grant from HUD

PG 7

LEADING IN

EXCELLENCE

Oneida Home Health

Attains Accreditation

PG 9

REMEMBERING THE PAST

The Significance of Orange Shirt Day

PG 19

SEPTEMBER 2024

KALIHWISAKS

From the Kali

Shekoli swakweku, What a busy year for Big

Bear Media! Congratulations again to all the

planners, workers, volunteers, vendors, and

participants of the 50th Annual Pow Wow…biggest attendance ever! It was truly magical to see

the new pavilion lit up behind Norbert Hill and

attendees having a great time. Then the Kalihwisaks staff have used their creative talents to

transform the overall look, content and feel to

hopefully give you, the readers the best experience and connection to Oneida happenings.

Publication photography and media have been

phenomenal! Our amazing print production and

mail center staff have churned out over 9 million

copies through all the mediums that we print and

deliver. They are the heart of our operations, and

they deserve a big round of applause.

Looking forward to the future, design plans

are in full swing for the visitor center at the Amelia Cornelius Culture Park (ACCP) to accent the

completed accessible trails. We are working on

an expanded medicinal garden, a paver plan for

the veteran’s memorial, and a team has been

working on a new trails book and trailhead signage. Beautification and sign plan for the NFL

Draft is coming together. ACCP tours will be very

limited in the month of September due to Brown

County replacing Goose Road.

We are getting inquiries about Big Apple Fest,

one of my favorite events, but due to the pandemic reducing support staff from 5 to 1 and

the possibilities of visitor center construction in 2025, we are looking at 2026 for

its possible return. In the meantime,

mark your calendars! The Winter

Gathering date has been set for

January 18, 2025, and the Annual

Oneida Pow Wow June 27-29,

2025. Then the best news

of all for all you kiddos!!!!!!

There may be the return

of a hybrid Family Carnival in August 2025,

but those discussions

are just in the beginning

stages.

Finally,

Yaw kó

for

all the positive support

from our community. It is so

amazing how our work together

truly strengthens our Oneida

organization and community.

Michelle Danforth-Anderson

Advertising & Tourism Director

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Business Committee Forum

Social Entrepreneurship

Balancing Books & Crowns

Spotlights

New Homes for Oneida

Oneida Nation Receives $6 Million

Grant from HUD

eading in Excellence

Oneida Home Health Attains Accreditation

neida Reads

New Push for 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency

Remembering the Past

The Significance of Orange Shirt Day

Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Lessons in Leadership from Harvard

Secquoia’s Inspiring Path

Years of Service

Q3 FY'24 Recipient

Strengthening Leadership

Welcoming New Boards,Committees,

and Commissions Members

National Night Out

Fostering police-community partnerships

10 Introducing Team-Based Care

Oneida Comprehensive Health Division

11 Latch On

Breastfeeding Advocacy

New Parent Group

Prenatal Care to Parent-Child Cooking

12 Oneida Lake

A Community Treasure

13 Celebrating Conservation

Tony Kuchma’s Achievements

14 From Groundbreaking to Tea Brewing

Bergamot at E/EE One Stop

Nature’s Indicators

What Frogs and Birds Tell Us About

Oneida’s Ecosystem

15 CMN Student of the Year 2024

Chenoa Webster

18 Olympic Representation

High Hopes for 2028

19 Threads of History

Recreating Oneida Boarding School Uniforms

20 BMO Stories of Progress

Oneida Banker Breaks Barriers by

Expanding Financial Literacy in WI

Oneida Community Advisory Board

American Indigenous Cognitive Assessment

Buffalo Overlook on Cooper Rd, Seymour, WI.

Enjoy a stunning view of the herd from

the covered observation deck.

21 On Their Journey

31 Building His Legacy

Lakalakone Constructs Dug-out Canoe

32 Be Part of Oneida Museum’s Story

Contribute to Upcoming Exhibits

SEPTEMBER 2024

NATION

Business

Committee Forum

Submitted by Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Oneida Nation Vice Chairman

Shekoli Oneida Nation, I hope this message finds you all in good health

and you enjoyed your Summer of 2024. We hosted our 50th Annual

Oneida Nation Pow-Wow recently and the turn out was a huge success,

Yaw^ko to Oneida Tourism, Pow Wow Head Staff, Dancers, Vendors,

Visitors, and our Community. As Summer comes to a close, we welcome

in the fall season and the 2024-2025 School Year. I would like to wish

all our families a healthy and safe year of learning, growth, and success.

Please remember that Attendance Matters, lets make this year our best

one yet! I have met with several of the surrounding area Superintendents

to build positive lasting relationships and assist our education team on

gathering input and sharing correct data. I also had the opportunity to

visit several classrooms grades ranging from 3rd – 8th. Thank you to

Oneida Nation Elementary and Lombardi Middle school for the invites to

talk with their students

During my visits with districts and with our Education team I learned

a lot about the state of our academics for our youth. With our students

being in the lowest reading level, the team knew that we needed to get

active and launched the “Oneida Reads” initiative in an effort to combat

the low numbers and getting our students reading again. Thank you Ann

McCotter and Jacqueline Smith for your efforts and successful event.

I would like to thank some of our Oneida Nation Employees that have

35 or more years of service to our organization. A special recognition to

Jean Johnson in our Dietary Department at Anna John Residential Care

Center who has reached her 45th year! We appreciate your hard work

and dedication, we are grateful for your commitment year after year and

on behalf of the Nation I would like to say Yaw kó for your service

KALIHWISAKS

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

NATION

SEPTEMBER 2024

Social Entrepreneurship

Lesson in Leadership from Harvard

By Garth Webster

Councilmen

Jameson

Wilson,

Jonas Hill, and Oneida Nation Human

Resources Director of Total Rewards,

Marie Cornelius attended a six-day Tribal

Leadership Program (TLP) June 23-28,

2024 at the Harvard Business School

(HBS) in Boston, Massachusetts.

The annual event was the result of

a collaboration between HBS and the

National Congress of American Indians

(NCAI) and was funded by the San

Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI),

a sovereign Tribe of the Serrano People

in San Bernardino County, California.

Councilman Wilson explained the setting

of the TLP felt much like a college

atmosphere in that everything they

needed, accommodations, meals, study

materials, were all available onsite.

Wilson also pointed out another similarity

regarding lectures.

Attending the case-study lectures

provided by the HBS’ Senior Professors

were extremely important. However,

the revelations that came during team

discussions regarding the lectures and

case studies was the source of the most

valuable lessons. In all, there were 18

case-studies Wilson, along with the other

77 participants from the U.S. and Canada,

examined to pull lessons from to apply in

their Tribal organizations.

As Wilson and his team began

each day, they met for breakfast to

preliminarily discuss their reading

assignments in preparation for

the day. Although it was a Tribal

Leadership Program, Wilson

revealed a surprising irony in that

the program did not include any

specific case studies on Tribal Nations

or organizations. However, part of

their discussions was on the late 1980’s

Nation Rebuilding Study between the

Univ. of Arizona Native Nations Institute

and the Harvard Project on Indigenous

Economic Development. Beyond Nation

Building, despite not being specifically

about Indigenous Nations, the other

lessons had many universal principles

that applied to Indigenous Nations.

Wilson expounded on four of these case

studies that resonated for him.

First was a study about a commercial

banking company and how they

managed their human resources. In

this study, the company had a standout

employee who was seeking a raise and

promotion for his performance. However,

this employee was rather abrasive with

his colleagues. The result was that the

employee did get the raise, but the more

valuable take-away emphasized how

the CEO of the company should have

focused on building a work culture that

acknowledged employee success and

mitigated poor interpersonal skills. The

second study revolved around the

concept of negotiation and how

a community or business can

create win-win situations when

focusing on the needs for the

greater good. Another case

study was about BMW’s

transition to the Electronic

Vehicle market and how they

focused on strategic datadriven decisions to leverage

their strength and influence

the environmental mindsets of

their suppliers. Finally, the most

moving case study was about

self-care and leadership, as Wilson

explains, “There wasn’t a dry eye in the

room. This case study really emphasized

how leaders need to care for their family

and the community with compassion

and empathy.” Wilson added that it also

touched on how leaders must often

make difficult choices when managing

their time between family and work life. In

this regard, it strikes at the heart of how

a community should take a philanthropic

approach to caring for one another.

In August 2024 Councilman Wilson

attended another conference similar to

the HBS conference. This time, it was the

Tribal Leaders Academy at Dartmouth

College in Hanover, New Hampshire. The

goal is that these conferences will spark

the spirit of Social Entrepreneurship

where individual(s) with an idea can act

on the idea to innovatively disrupt the

status quo for the better. In this way,

Councilman Wilson, Councilman Hill, and

Marie Cornelius share a goal to apply the

skills they acquire at these conferences

to seek and promote the welfare of

others by engaging and aligning with

the community to produce data-driven

decisions, programs, and legislation for

the Oneida community, as illustrated in

the graph.

Watch for updates on Facebook live

on the HBS experience.

To learn more, email Jameson at

JWilson@OneidaNation.org

or call 920.869.4385.

NEWS

SEPTEMBER 2024

KALIHWISAKS

Balancing Books & Crowns

Secquoia’s Inspiring Path

Submitted by Secquoia Cornelius

National American Miss Massachusetts Teen

Shekoli, my name is Secquoia Cornelius.

In June, I was honored to be crowned

the 2024-2025 National American Miss

Massachusetts Teen. This November, I

will compete in Orlando, Florida, for the

prestigious title of National American Miss

Teen!

Since I was 16, I have worked as a

Certified Nursing Assistant at the Anna

John Nursing Home. Currently, I also

serve as an Undergraduate Minority

Recruitment Program Coordinator for

Harvard Admissions. As a rising sophomore

at Harvard, I am majoring in chemistry with

a minor in ethnicity, migration, and rights

(Native American and Indigenous Studies).

My ultimate goal is to become a doctor and

give back to our Indigenous communities

by providing care and support.

YEARS OF SERVICE

View list of Q3 FY'24 Employees

Recognized for their Years of Service

On Wednesday August 7, 2024,

the Oneida Business Committee

recognized FY24's Quarter 3 Years

of Service employees, including

Jean Johnson (second in from left )

whose diligence and hard work have

spanned many decades.

Jean has dedicated 45 years of

unwavering service to the Oneida

Nation, currently serving as a Dietary

Cook/Aide. She began her career at

the Anna John Nursing Home the day

after graduating high school. Over

the years, Jean has excelled in food

preparation, ordering supplies, and

training countless staff members.

Newcomers in the kitchen always rely

on Jean for answers.

For over four decades, Jean has

been crucial in providing nutritious

meals to Oneida Elders. Regardless

of weather conditions, she is always

dependable. Jean’s genuine care

ensures the Elders receive the best

possible food.

NEWS

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

SEPTEMBER 2024

New Homes for Oneida

Oneida Nation Receives $6 Million Grant from HUD

L-R: Councilman Kirby Metoxen, Treasurer Larry Barton, Vice Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Chairman

Tehassi Hill, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Richard Monocchio, Oneida Residential Finance Area Manager,

Dana McLester, Deputy Adm. ONAP, Neil Whitegull, and Field Officer Dale Darrow.

Submitted by U.S. Housing & Urban Development-Midwest News

The U.S. Department of Housing and

Urban Development (HUD) announced July

29, 2024 awards totaling $150.9 million

for new affordable and innovative housing

investments in Tribal communities in Alaska

and the Great Lakes Region. Michigan and

Wisconsin Tribes are to receive over $32

million. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary

Richard Monocchio came to the Oneida

Nation of Wisconsin Friday, August 9, 2024

to present Chairman Tehassi Hill

with a check for $6 million.

The Indian Housing Block Grant

(IHBG), made possible through

the Biden-Harris Administration,

are competitive funds that will

play a crucial role in bolstering

vibrant American Indian and

Alaska

Native

communities.

These funds are designated for

various purposes, such as new

construction, rehabilitation, and

infrastructure to support affordable

housing within Indian reservations

and similar areas. The IHBG Competitive

program holds particular significance for

Tribal communities as it injects essential

financial resources for the construction of

new affordable housing for low-income

Oneida trust land. It will be a combination

of single family, duplexes, and multiple

bedrooms that will enable Oneida to grow

and live better. We just want to provide

more housing so more people can live

here.” Later in the press conference, Dana

McLester, Oneida Residential Finance

Area Manager, clarified that the 16 units

will be for low-income Oneida families, for

mixed income neighborhoods in central

Oneida, ownership homes, ADA

Compliant rental units, and regular

rental fourplex units for adults and

adult couples. The project is slated

to begin in September 2024 with

a target completion date of June

2026.

Chairman Hill recognized the

Oneida Comprehensive Housing

Division led by Division Director

Lisa Rauschenbach and her team

consisting of Michelle Hill, Dana

Attendees touring one of the newly built

McLester, Greg Matson, and Scott

townhouses at 2584 Metoxen Ln. Oneida

Denny, saying, “The Oneida Nation

Wisconsin Tribes with a stop at the Oneida takes great pride to achieve a quality of life

Nation he said, “I want to congratulate the for our community that reflects our vision of

Oneida Nation for the $6 Million award strong families, a strong economy, and the

through the Indian Housing Block Program protection of our environment.”

that’s going to create 16 new units on

Tribal families. "These funds are crucial in

addressing the housing challenges faced

by Tribal communities in the Great Lakes

Region." said Deputy Regional Administrator

of the Great Lakes Region Jim Cunningham.

"By supporting new construction and

infrastructure, this investment will lead to

sustainable, long-term improvements in

housing availability and quality."

As Monocchio wrapped up his visits to

SEPTEMBER 2024

COMMUNITY

KALIHWISAKS

Strengthening Leadership

Welcoming New Boards, Committees, and Commissions Members

During the Business Committee meeting

on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, several

oaths of office were administered. These

included positions for the Election Board

Ad-Hoc Committee, Election Board Alternate,

ESC Group LLC Board of Managers, Arts

Board, Veteran Affairs Committee, Police

Commission, Pardon and Forgiveness

Screening Committee, and the On yote a·ká·

ni Í· Standing Committee.

The On yote a·ká· ni Í· Standing Committee

was established to develop critical components

for identifying sustainable solutions to

Oneida’s critical population data, also known

as blood quantum. This includes updating the

enrollment criteria of the Oneida Nation. After

a thorough application and interview process,

13 Tribal members were selected to form this

diverse group.

The BC scheduled a Special General

Tribal Council (GTC) meeting for Monday,

November 4, 2024 at 6 PM. As per a motion

passed in July 2023, this meeting will not

provide a stipend payment to GTC members.

On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Mission Park hosted National Night Out,

a nationwide initiative aimed at fostering police-community partnerships

and neighborhood unity to enhance safety and community spirit in Oneida.

The evening was filled with joy and entertainment, featuring free food,

live music by Rock’n Daddys, various vendors, raffles, door prizes, and

more. A highlight of the event was the exciting kickball game between the

Oneida Police Department and local youth. This event was made possible

by the Oneida Comprehensive Housing Division.

photos

HEALTH

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

SEPTEMBER 2024

Leading in Excellence

Oneida Home Health Attains Accreditation

Submitted by Chris Christenson

Leonard & Finco Public Relations, Inc.

Chris Christenson, Leonard & Finco Public Relations, Inc.

Lisa Miller, CHR; Brittany Skenandore, RN; Louetta Fowler, RN;Julia Jones, RN;

Brenda Haen, RN; Neva Archiquette, CHR; Toni Walkingeagle, CHR

The Oneida Comprehensive Health Division (OCHD)

recently announced that Oneida Home Health (OHH) has

earned Home Health Accreditation from the Accreditation

Commission for Health Care (ACHC). OHH has demonstrated

their commitment to a higher level of performance and patient

care by participating in a rigorous, official review process.

“We have a dedicated team providing Home Health Services

to our clients, and they are a committed group of professionals

who provide exceptional service day in and day out,” shared

Community Health Manager Brenda Haen, BSN, RN.

Oneida Comprehensive Health Division Director Debra

Danforth remarked, “I am extremely proud of our Home Health

Team for earning this accreditation. The accreditation process

is extensive, and only organizations that ‘consistently exceed

expectations‘ are selected to receive these designations.

This accreditation in particular is awarded to healthcare

organizations that demonstrate a commitment to quality

work, passion for patient care, adherence to superior safety

requirements, and dedication to healthcare standards.”

Research conducted by the ACHC has shown that

organizations holding the Home Health Accreditation display

improved patient safety, efficient organizational performance,

enhanced patient experience, proven regulatory compliance,

an emphasis on inter-professional collaboration, and

commitment to continuous quality improvement.

“This is an achievement that both our division and the greater

Oneida community can be extremely proud of,” added Danforth.

“Our providers and staff work in concert with our patients and

partners in healthcare to provide compassionate, high-quality

care, and it’s great to have that officially recognized.”

EYE-POPPING

PRICES

OCHD Optical Department

ONEIDA BENEFITS

As a service to the Oneida Community, the Optical Dept.

offers everything you can find at big retail stores WITHOUT

the huge markup. Every Tribal member is eligible for an

internal discount every 12-24 months.

Service/items at NO CHARGE:

Adjustments • Repairs • Nose Pads • Other minor repair items

As low as $20 out-of-pocket

We carry most designer brands

Budget frame options

All frames have 1-year warranty

FRAMES

LENSES

Package pricing available!

Brand names at LOWER retail price:

EYEMART EXPRESS: $139 ONEIDA: $30

Advance technology for more compex RX’s

Back to school promotions!

All lenses have 1-year warranty.

QUESTIONS

920.869.2711

ONEIDA COMPREHENSIVE

HEALTH DIVISION

10 | SEPTEMBER 2024

HEALTH

KALIHWISAKS

Introducing Team-Based Care

Oneida Comprehensive Health Division

Submitted by Debra J. Danforth

Oneida Comprehensive Health Division Director

When it comes to your health,

you want to know that you are your

healthcare provider’s top priority. Who

you choose as your healthcare provider

can make a significant difference in the

quality of care you receive. At Oneida

Comprehensive Health Division (OCHD)

our goal is to give you and your family

the education, attention, and resources

you need to live your healthiest life. We

believe a holistic approach to healthcare

is critical to our health as a community.

That’s why we’ve started implementing

team-based care. Team-based care is a

model that puts you, the patient, at the

center of a team of providers who can

help address all your health care needs

from preventative care to managing

chronic conditions.

Team-based care offers a higher level

of care with shared goals, clear roles,

and effective communication between

providers and staff that is all centered

around you, the patient.

You may have already started to see

these teams at OCHD. As we continue

to roll out this model, each patient

will have their own team. Teams will

generally consist of one registered

nurse, two support staff (Certified Medical

Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or

Medical Tech) and two providers, one

primary and one alternate (Medical

Doctors, Physician Assistants or Nurse

Practitioners).

Together each team will focus on a

small population of patients, which will

allow them to get to know you and your

family at a deeper level. The teams are

built to help meet both individual and

community primary care needs and

enable you to be a full participant in

your own care.

We’re excited to introduce you to the

teams at OCHD. You will likely recognize

many of them from your past interactions

at the Oneida Health Center.

Team-based Care Model

Advantages:

• Better access to care

• Improved patient privacy

• Stronger relationships and

higher quality interactions with

your care team

• Improved coordination

and communications

among all your providers

• Improved patient outcomes

Oneida Comprehensive Health Division

Family Practice Team 5 consisting of David Danby (MD), Sam Salutz (CMA),

and Lori Turpenein (RN)

Scan to meet the

OCHD teams

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HEALTH

SEPTEMBER 2024

| 11

Latch On

Breastfeeding Advocacy

Submitted by Candi Cornelius

RN-Prenatal Care Coordinator

On Friday, August 9, 2024 during

Indigenous Milk Medicine Week, the

Oneida Nation held a successful Latch

Event from 11am- 1pm in the front lawn of

the Norbert Hill Center. This event, part

of the “Global Big Latch On” initiative

started in 2005, saw eight latches and

many supporters. Sponsored by Oneida

Maternal Child Health and the Great

Lakes Inter-Tribal Council/Rural Infant

Health Grant, the event featured prizes,

food, and a photo booth. Coordinators

Candi Cornelius and Makenit Gutierrez

led the event. Several Oneida programs,

including Wise Women Gathering Place,

Oneida Women, Infants, and Children

(WIC) Program, Oneida Library, Oneida

Domestic Violence Program, Oneida

Culture, Oneida Early Intervention,

and Oneida Early Head Start, provided

valuable information to families. The

Latch Event highlighted the importance

of breastfeeding and fostered community

support for maternal and child health.

L-R: Makenit Gutierrez, Ululani Nunies, and Kelly Knoebel during the

Latch On event sponsored by the Oneida Maternal Child Health and

the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council/Rural Infant Health Grant.

New Parent Group

Prenatal Care to Parent-Child Cooking

Submitted by Makenit Gutierrez

Maternal Child Health Services

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the Oneida Comprehensive

Health Division (OCHD) and Maternal Child Health Services

(MCHS) proudly launched the new Parent Group. MCHS

offers a free program designed to support pregnant

families with a variety of needs, including prenatal and

baby care items, Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC)

Program referrals, education, housing, transportation,

health insurance, and more.

At the debut event, families enjoyed yogurt sundaes

while sharing ideas for future activities and events. The

Parent Group, led by parents, is dedicated to addressing

the needs and interests of parents while engaging the

entire family. Looking ahead, they plan to organize familyfriendly events and classes such as parent-child cooking,

art, sewing, book reading sessions, mindful parenting tips,

and group walks with the kids.

Maternal Child Health Services

Families enjoying yogurt sundaes while attending the

first Parent Group event at the Oneida Health Center.

The Parent Group will meet twice a month, with the next

meetings scheduled for Wednesday, September 11 and

Wednesday 25, 2024 at the Oneida Health Center.

ENVIRONMENT

12 | SEPTEMBER 2024

KALIHWISAKS

Oneida Lake

A Community Treasure

Submitted by Shad Webster

Director of Natural Resources · Oneida Conservation Department

Oneida Lake was established for the

Oneida Membership and community to

restore a cherished fishing opportunity

lost due to the pollution and contaminants

that rendered Duck Creek unsuitable

for fishing and gathering activities.This

lake is not just a resource for individuals

but a shared treasure that requires

our

collective

protection

and

enhancement to remain an ideal outdoor

recreational area.

In an effort to “Invite People Back

to the Land,” it is crucial to maintain

a consistent effort to keep the land,

grounds, waters, and site clean. This

requires adopting a “Pack It In, Pack It

Out” mindset. Each visitor is responsible

for cleaning up after themselves; it is

not anyone else’s responsibility. By

showing appreciation for what has been

established to compensate for the loss of

Duck Creek, we can ensure that Oneida

Lake remains a pristine and enjoyable

environment for all.

It is essential to teach, show, and

educate the youth about the significance

of Oneida Lake. Reminding them of

the lake’s history and the efforts made

to restore it helps instill a sense of

responsibility and appreciation. Over

the years, since its opening in 2015, the

true reason for Oneida Lake’s existence

may have been forgotten. Therefore, it is

important to reiterate and remember its

purpose from time to time.

By working together and taking

responsibility for our actions, we can

ensure that Oneida Lake remains a

beautiful and functional outdoor space

for future generations. Let's all do our

part to protect and enhance this valuable

community resource.

Oneida Lake

• Operating Season:

May 1 - October 31, 6am-9pm

• Campsites: Attempts for year-round

Opens July 1 (Closed July 4)

Promoted Activities

• Sport Fishing: Catch and release

with barbless hooks for species

like bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill,

and perch

• Swimming and Beach Relaxation

• Walking, Hiking,

and Wildlife Observation

• Events: Host JMIO events in June,

July, and August, and health

promotion events like DPP trail

walks/rides

• Water Activities: Kayaking,

canoeing, paddle, and row boating

• Kayak Classes: Oneida Experiential

kayak classes for up to 40

participants in July

• Outdoor Cooking

Learn more: Shad Webster

swebste2@oneidanation.org

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

ENVIRONMENT

SEPTEMBER 2024 | 13

Celebrating Conservation

Tony Kuchma’s Achievements

Submitted by Lake Michigan Stake Holders

Since 2014, the Lake Michigan

Champions of Conservation awards have

recognized individuals, organizations,

businesses, Tribes, and government

leaders for their exceptional efforts in

protecting and enhancing the Lake

Michigan Basin. These awards honor

those who have made significant

environmental contributions beyond the

normal scope of work on the restoration,

improvement, or enhancement of Lake

Michigan and its watersheds. This year,

Tony Kuchma, Oneida Environmental,

Health, Safety, Land and Agriculture

(EHSLA) Quality Project Manager was

honored as a 2024 Lake Michigan

Champion of Conservation.

Tony Kuchma has dedicated over

20 years to habitat restoration for the

Oneida Nation as the Environmental

Project Manager, leading efforts to

restore nearly 1,000 acres of wetlands,

over 1,100 acres of forest, and 800 acres

of native grassland habitat. His work has

transformed agricultural lands back to

native plant communities, resulting in

the return of breeding birds, anurans,

pollinators, invertebrates, reptiles, and

reduced storm water runoff into Green

Bay. Tony collaborates with Oneida

Nation and Tribal Elders to

reintroduce culturally significant

plants for foraging.

Numerous Oneida citizens have

noticed the return of wildlife, such

as Sandhill Cranes, attributing

these changes to Tony's restoration

efforts. He engages the community

through youth activities, field trips,

and political visits, incorporating

cultural practices like tobacco

blessings,

Oneida

language

signage, and planting significant

plants.

Support from both within Oneida

and from outside partnerships

makes this work possible. Tony

has

built

partnerships

with

organizations like the U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service, WI Department

of Natural Resources, Pheasants

Forever, Audubon Great Lakes,

Northeastern

Wisconsin

Bird

Alliance, and UW-Green Bay's

Cofrin Center for Biodiversity.

Notable projects include a 300-acre

grassland restoration at the headwaters

of Trout Creek. Tony's ongoing community

involvement includes sustainable farming

and assisting neighbors, ensuring his

Drone Aerial Photo piloted by Environmental Specialist, Mike Arce

Prescribed burn near Trout Creek Headwaters on County Rd. U on Thursday, April 25, 2024

Lake Michigan Stake Holders

legacy in Oneida and northeastern

Wisconsin. Tony lives in Oneida with

his wife Jen and daughter Ruby where

they manage a small, diversified farming

operation.

14 | SEPTEMBER 2024

ENVIRONMENT

Submitted by Oneida Retail

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, the Oneida

Retail Marketing, Merchandising, and Point

of Sale Team harvested bergamot, known

as #6 in the Oneida community, at the new

E/EE One Stop site. After noticing a large

swath of bergamot during a groundbreaking

ceremony the previous week, the team

decided to harvest the plants before

construction began. Participants included

Raylene LeMieux, Patricia Thomas, Taylor

Oudenhoven, Phil Wisneski, Tina Moore,

James Petitjean, and Jessica King.

The harvest was coordinated in

collaboration with Tsyunhehkwa (TSY).

Special thanks to Amber Powless, TSY

Community Outreach Coordinator for

providing twine and harvesting knowledge.

Over 20 bundles will be used to make tea

for sale at Oneida One Stop – Larsen, and

another 20 bundles will be used by TSY

for their tea mix distributed to the Oneida

community. The harvest will be dried and

ready for tea mixing this winter.

KALIHWISAKS

From Groundbreaking

to Tea Brewing

Bergamot at E/EE One Stop

Save the date: TSY Harvest & Husking

Bee is Saturday, October 5, 2024

Nature’s Indicators

What Frogs and Birds Tell Us About Oneida’s Ecosystem

Submitted by Haley Spargur,

UW-Green Bay Graduate Student

Oneida Anuran Monitoring

by sound only, no sunlight required! We

listen for five minutes at each survey

point and record each species we hear

and at what abundance. Different anuran

In collaboration with the Oneida species can be heard calling to attract a

Nation, UW-Green Bay’s Cofrin Center mate throughout the spring and summer.

for Biodiversity, Audubon Great Lakes, We conducted our first round of surveys in

and NEW Bird Alliance coordinate April and detected early spring breeders

the volunteer Oneida Bird Monitoring like Wood Frogs, Northern Leopard

Program on lands Oneida Nation has

Frogs, and Spring Peepers.

restored. In addition to birds, we

During our second survey

are monitoring anuran (frog

in May, we recorded

and toad) populations

Gray Treefrogs and

and activity within

American Toads. We

wetlands on the

are excited to report

Oneida Nation for

that huge populations

the first time this

anurans

were

year!

UW-Green

present at several of

Bay

students

Oneida’s wetlands! Be

are following the

mindful while driving at

WI Department of

night as many anurans

Natural

Resources’

cross roads during their

protocol for counting

Wood Frog breeding seasons! We

anurans. Starting a

Illustration by Haley Spargur will conduct our third

half hour after sunset,

Oneida for frog is kwale·l · and final round later this

we record anurans

month and expect to

hear species such as Green Frogs and

Bullfrogs.

Anurans are known as being

“bioindicators,” which means that their

presence or absence in a habitat can

indicate the quality or health of that

habitat.

Some anuran species are more

sensitive to disturbance or pollution than

others, so their presence can further

indicate a high-quality habitat! For

example, Wood Frogs (see illustration)

need a variety of different habitats to

thrive. If Wood Frogs are breeding in a

wetland, it can indicate that the health

of the surrounding ecosystem is of good

quality.

Bird and anuran data collected on

Oneida Nation’s restoration sites help

inform land management decisions,

such as water level management and

prescribed burns. Anyone is welcome to

volunteer with this project, no experience

required.

Learn more at https://newbirdalliance.org/

oneida-bird-monitoring

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REPRESENTATION

SEPTEMBER 2024 | 15

Student of the Year 2024

Submitted by College of Menominee Nation

Chenoa Webster was honored as the

College of Menominee Nation’s (CMN)

Student of the Year at the American

Indian Higher Education Consortium

Student Conference on Sunday, March

10, 2024 at the Minneapolis Convention

Center where she received a $1,200

scholarship. Webster obtained an

Associate Degree in Early Childhood

Education from CMN last May and is

continuing to obtain her Bachelor’s in

Elementary/Middle School Education.

Webster has always had a passion

for working with children and youth

development. She returned to college

to advance her career and reach her full

potential. She has been at CMN since

the fall of 2020 and has fully immersed

herself in the CMN community. Webster’s

academic experiences are noteworthy,

including receiving the Indigenous

Education Student internship at CMN’s

Sustainable Development Institute,

leading her to travel opportunities such

as cultural exchange trips to Alaska

and Norway, presenting in Denver,

Colorado at the FALCON Conference,

and finally, her involvement in the

Kenatamowonawak Early Childhood

Educators Project in which she led

talking circles with her peers.

Webster says, “Tribal colleges like

CMN offer a positive, safe, and culturally

responsive space to learn, grow, and

heal. CMN is that special place for me,

and I will be forever grateful for my

experiences here that will continue to

guide and inspire me for the rest of my

life. I am honored and humbled to be

selected as Student of the Year and will

represent CMN well in all aspects and

endeavors.”

CMN’s Student of the Year receives a

$1,200 scholarship and will join those

from other accredited Tribal Colleges

and Universities honored annually

through the American Indian Higher

Education Consortium.

College of Menominee Nation

Chenoa Webster honored as the CMN’s

Student of the Year at the American Indian

Higher Education Consortium.

16 | SEPTEMBER 2024

EDUCATION

KALIHWISAKS

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

Th e O n ei d a co m m u ni t y

gathered at the Oneida Hotel

Thursday, August 1, 2024 to

launch a collective impact

movement to improve 3rd grade

reading proficiency for Indigenous

students in Brown County.

As chronicled in the February

and March 2024 editions, just 5%

of Native children at the Oneida

Nation and surrounding schools

are reading at grade level. To

counter this, the Oneida Nation

has adopted the name "Oneida

Reads", an initiative that brings

together local, state, and national

collective impact partners to

ensure that every Indigenous

student reads proficiently by the

end of 3rd grade.

At tendees listened to

presentations from Oneida

Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice

Chairman Brandon YellowbirdStevens, and Councilwoman

Jennifer Webster, Oneida

Education & Training Area

Manager, Jacqueline Smith,

Oneida Nation High School

Principal, Artley Skenandore,

and Mark Powless, Oneida Nation

General Manager. The event was

also supportd by local leaders

outside of Oneida, including Jenny

Atkinson, who was unable to

make it due to a flight cancelation,

with the Campaign for Grade

Level Reading, Itzel Galindo,

Executive Director Wisconsin

Reading Corps, and Vicki Bayer,

Interim Superintendent for the

Green Bay Area Public School

EDUCATION

District (GBAPS).

"The Oneida Reads Launch

Meeting will be a great way to

create awareness, highlight our

partners, and build support to

move forward faster for our kids,"

says Councilwoman Jennifer

Webster, who serves as Oneida

Read's community champion.

The GBAPS/Oneida partnership

will help to drive systems-change

in 3rd grade reading, including

the implementation of Wisconsin's

Act 20 and/or the Science of

Reading methodology. A panel

discussion was featured (left page

upper right) with the Four Moms

who helped advocate for Act 20;

Katie Kasubaski, Kari Baumann,

Misty Powers, and Kimberlee

Coronado.

"As educators, we know that

schools cannot do it alone, which

is why the GBAPS' partnership

with the Oneida Nation is so

important, says Vicki Bayer.

"Together with Oneida leaders,

we are committed to 3rd grade

reading proficiency for all our

students. This partnership is

data driven and innovative, and

we anticipate great results."

Another critical success

factor of Oneida Reads is

school attendance, which

is highly correlated with

a student 's abilit y to

read proficiently by 3rd

grade. Unfortunately, a

large percentage Native

students in Brown County

are also chronically absent.

SEPTEMBER 2024 | 17

To combat this, Oneida Reads

will continue the collabration

with school district partners,

holding community meeting

events stressing the importance

of strong school attendance.

" We really need to help

families understand that school

attendance is important right

from the start. Even in 4k and

kindergarten, regular school

at tendance should be an

important goal for families," say

Chairman Tehassi Hill.

Learn more about Attendance

Levels and 3rd Grade Reading

Proficiency in the February and

March 2024 editions.

Learn more:

Ann McCotter

amccotte@oneidanation.org

Ofc: 920.869.4436 • M: 920.660.5617

Oneida-NSN/Education/Oneida-Reads

Oneida Reads

18 | SEPTEMBER 2024

REPRESENTATION

KALIHWISAKS

Olympic Representation

By Mia Charnon

High Hopes for 2028

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games

officially began Friday, July 26 with an

opening ceremony on the Seine River

featuring athletes from around the

world parading on boats representing

their home countries. Team USA fielded

nearly 600 competitors but had no

athletes known to be of Native American

descent. While no mainland Native

American athletes will be competing

in the games, three Native Hawaiian

athletes will represent Team USA this

year: Carissa Moore (surfing), Heimana

Reynolds (park skateboarding), and

Micah Christenson (volleyball).

For this year’s Summer Games, Team

Canada will have at least four Indigenous

competitors: wrestler Justina Di Stasio

(Norway House Cree Nation), swimmer

Apollo Hess (Kainai), diver Margo Erlam

(Métis) , and men’s volleyball player

Fynn McCarthy (Métis).

The future holds promise for greater

representation.

Native

American

athletes in the U.S. are setting their sights

on the 2028 Olympics, particularly with

the inclusion of lacrosse as an Olympic

sport. The Haudenosaunee Nationals, a

team representing the Haudenosaunee

Confederacy or Six Nations (Mohawk,

Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca,

and Tuscarora), are hopeful the

International Olympic Committee (IOC)

will grant them an exception to compete

as a nation in the 2028 Olympics. NPR

News reports that the IOC has stated

that only countries with a National

Olympic Committee can participate. The

decision to allow the Haudenosaunee

Nationals to compete would be made

by the U.S. and Canadian Olympic

committees. President Joe Biden voiced

his support for the Haudenosaunee

Nationals last year.

“Their ancestors invented the

game,” Biden said. “They perfected it

for millennia. Their circumstances are

unique. They should be granted an

exception to field their own team at the

Olympics.”

South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame

Buster Charles

Oneida Olympic Athlete

Buster Charles

Olympics

Memorial Coliseum for the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Wilson David “Buster” Charles

Jr., member of the Oneida Nation,

was a versatile athlete excelling

in multiple sports. According to

Olympedia, he was born in De Pere,

WI, and attended Haskell Institute,

where he excelled as a fullback on

the football team and competed

in basketball. In the decathlon,

Charles claimed the 1930 Amateur

Athletic Union (AAU) and Kansas

Relays titles and secured second

place in the AAU in 1931 and 1932.

During the 1932 Summer Olympics

in Los Angeles, Charles placed 4th

in the Decathlon. After his athletic

career, he settled in Phoenix, AZ

and worked for an engineering

firm. Charles later passed away

June 6, 2006. He was honored

as an inaugural inductee into the

American Indian Athletic Hall of

Fame and South Dakota Hall of

Fame Member in 1968.

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

HISTORY

SEPTEMBER 2024 | 19

Threads of History

Submitted by Carter King

Colombia Graduate Student

In the wake of Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb

Haaland’s Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative reports,

millions of pages of archival boarding school records have,

for the first time in many instances, been reviewed by the

federal government. While the second and final volume

of the DOI report has been published, we are far from the

complete picture of boarding schools across Indian Country.

In working with Big Bear Media, we hope to explore one

aspect of the Oneida Government School and the broader

boarding school complex: the uniforms. The archival work

has begun to explore the National Archives in both Chicago

and Washington D.C., where hundreds of formerly classified

BIA files report on the finances, daily life, and pedagogy

(method of teaching) of the school.

The initial findings have discovered that between 1897 and

1905, the Oneida School spent on average over 20% of their

quarterly budgets on clothing needs; alongside countless

Oneida and other Indigenous Nation seamstresses. The story

of boarding school uniforms seems to grow in relevance to

our community. The early stages of research have resulted

in the reporting of unpublished photographs, BIA warehouse

purchasing catalogs, Flandreau Indian School uniform fabric

swatches, and many more documents.

Re-creating Oneida Boarding School Uniforms

We are excited to tease the coming reproduction

and re-creation of the turn-of-the-20th-century

Oneida Government School uniforms.

Remembering the Past

The Significance of Orange Shirt Day

By Isaiah Powless

According to “This is Why We Wear Orange: How to Honour Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation”, Orange Shirt Day is a Canadian National Holiday that is celebrated by Indigenous communities across North

America. It officially began in 2021 as a part of the Truth and Reconciliation

Act that was passed in Canada exposing the horrors that Indigenous children

suffered in Residential Schools throughout the late 19th and most of the 20th

century. The color orange was chosen by Phyllis Webstad in 2013, it stands

for survival and strength in Indigenous communities. Webstad is a survivor of

Residential schools and credits her time at the mission and her grandmother

as the reason she chose the color orange. When she was a young girl getting

ready to start school in 1973, her grandmother gave her a brand-new orange

shirt to wear on her first day. Webstad described her early life, “We never had

very much money, but somehow my granny managed to buy me a new outfit

to go to the Mission school. It had string laced up in front and was so bright

and exciting – just like I felt to be going to school.”

When she arrived at the school, they took this shirt from her and forced her

to dress like everyone else at the school, the shirt was never given back to

her. Webstad went on to create the Orange Shirt Society and be an advocate

for the survivors of these schools as well as their families and communities.

The Orange Shirt Society works side by side with the Every Child Matters

movement to spread awareness of the atrocities that were committed in

these schools, so that no one forgets what happened to those poor children.

Every year on September 30, we wear orange to honor the survivors of

residential schools and remember those who never returned.

20 | SEPTEMBER 2024

BUSINESS

KALIHWISAKS

BMO Stories of Progress

Oneida Banker Breaks Barriers by Expanding

Financial Literacy in WI

Submitted by Mercy King

Relationship Banker for the Bank of Montreal (BMO)

Sakoli

Swakwek,

Mercy

King

Niyugyats. Wakenyát^l niwakitalot^ Okale

On^yote^a•ká Niwakatuhutsyó•t^. I work

as a Relationship Banker for the Bank of

Montreal (BMO) in their US Retail Personal

and Business Banking at the 2614 W.

Mason St branch location.

When I started two years ago, I found

myself wanting to help BMO with their

Native initiative. BMO’s Zero Barriers

to Business (ZBB) program is part of

BMO’s multi-year commitment aimed

at closing the racial wealth gap for

women, black, hispanic/latino, and Native

American communities by equipping

business owners with capital, educational

resources, and partnerships.

Through this program I focused

on extending its reach into our tribal

community. Along with the support of

ZBB, I’ve been able to host community

events focused on financial literacy in

both personal and business banking.

Foundationally, we as Oneida people

need access to financial

literacy, and we need to see

our own people taking the

initiative to do so. This is not

an opinion; it is a fact. BMO

has supported this initiative

by focusing on the needs of

the Oneida Community and have

so many wonderful resources. For

example, BMO’s SmartProgress offers

short lessons that equip BMO customers

with the knowledge needed to achieve

their financial goals and create a stable

financial future through a digestible lesson

format that covers topics ranging from

financial foundations, homeownership,

retirement, and much more.

As Ukwehuwe people, we have a

powerful desire to do things that are

for the betterment of our people and

our environment. This mindset sets the

standard for anything I set out to do. I

do my best to put my best foot forward

everyday, and make sure to act with a

The Oneida Alzheimer's Community

Advisory Board (CAB) is introducing

the American Indigenous Cognitive

Assessment (AMICA) as a new screening

tool for Alzheimer's and related

dementias.

Until now, there has been no culturally

safe or accurate cognitive assessments

and screening tools for Indigenous

communities. There has also been a

lack of culturally relevant interventions

for Alzheimer's Disease and dementia

prevention.

The Oneida CAB team members

pictured above, Carrie Trojanczyk,

Nickolas Lambrou, Cassandra Thomas,

and Kala Kimberly-Cornelius are leading

the charge to implement this initiative.

This effort is made possible with Oneida's

partnership with the Univ. of New Mexico

Health Sciences, First Nations Community

Health source in Albuquerque, NM and

the Memory Keepers-Medical Discovery

Team at the Univ. of Minnesota School of

Medicine in Duluth, MN.

Learn more:

Cassandra Thomas

CLThomas3@wisc.edu or

608.263.1091

or go to AmicaTookKit.com

good heart, a good mind, and a strong

fire. As an Indigenous career woman,

mother, wife, and so many other titles

I carry, making sure I do my part for the

next seven generations is my motivation

everyday!

Learn more:

Mercy.King@bmo.com or

920.491.3807

Yaw^ko, Mercy King

View the Sept. 10, 2024 Fall Community

Conversation on the Impact of

Social Connections on Brain Health flyer

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

GUSTAVE "GUS" L. NESS

ON THEIR JOURNEY

February 25, 1945 - July 28, 2024

Gustave "Gus" L.

Ness, 79, of Green

Bay, passed away

on Sunday, July

28,

2024,

surrounded

his

family.

Gustave

Leon

Ness was born at

home on February 25, 1945, to Gustav &

Agnes (Cross) Ness delivered by the

late Dr. L. Rosa Minoka Hill. On October

23, 2010, Gus married Lesley Metoxen.

Gus worked in the trades industry of

road construction. He retired in 2011

after many years from Northeast Asphalt

Company. He was a proud member of

the Operating Engineers Local 139. Gus

was a member of the Lac du Flambeau

Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

Gus held many titles in life including

son, brother, brother-in-law, father,

father-in-law, uncle, grandfather, great

grandfather, neighbor, friend, and a

wonderful husband. Gus was a very

giving person, always putting others

first. He enjoyed spending time with his

family, shopping, watching movies, and

rummaging.

Gus is survived by his wife, Lesley; his

daughters: Kristine (Christopher) Curtis,

Kristy King (Danny) and Monica Parr;

one son, Nick (Jessica) Webster; his

grandchildren: Michael, Keana, Aiden,

Milly, Onawa, Mashia, Warren, and

Lysett; and one great-granddaughter,

Oceanna; and his sister-in-law: Annabeth

(the late Donald) Ness, Pauline (the late

Ervin) Ness, Marilyn (the late Ronald)

Ness, Larae (the late John) Gower, Carol

Manning, Diana King, Barbara Metoxen,

Brenda Metoxen, Vicki Metoxen,

Linda (Vincent) Powless, Sue (Antonio)

Martinez, and Michelle (Blair) Braaten;

and one brother-in-law, Gerald (Sharon)

Schuyler.

Gus is preceded in death by his parents,

Gustav & Agnes (Cross) Ness; his

brothers: Ervin, Donald, and Ronald

Ness; his sisters, Marjorie Creapeau and

Mildred Peterson; his first wife, Darlene

(Cornelius) Ness; and his daughter,

Tammy Ness; his father-in-law and

mother-in-law, Nick & Mary Metoxen;

and one brother-in-law, John Gower.

Friends may call at Newcomer Funeral

Home, 340 S Monroe Ave, Green Bay,

on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Visitation

will begin at 9 am until the time of the

service at 11 am with Linda Powless

officiating.

A special thank you to Unity Hospice for

all the care and comfort of our loved one.

JOHN A. METOXEN

April 19, 1944 - August 1, 2024

` John Allen

Metoxen, age 80,

passed away on

Thursday August

1, 2024, at his

home in Shawano

surrounded by his

family. John relied

on his faith and

knew where he was going.

John was born on April 19, 1944, in

Oneida, to the late George and Mary

(King) Metoxen. On June 25, 1966, he

was united in marriage to Shirley John

in Sturgeon Bay. John worked as a

welder for many years before deciding

to go back to school to become a truck

driver. He went on to work for Schneider

National until retiring. John was a quiet

but powerful man. He was always thinking

of others. He loved working with and

mentoring youth and became Grandpa

and Papa to many over the years. In his

free time John enjoyed watching the

Packers and Brewers and of course

enjoying his favorite treat, sweet rolls

with a good cup of coffee. His family was

always the most important part of his life.

He was very proud of each and every

one of his grandchildren and he loved

attending their various sporting events

and activities.

John is survived by his wife of 58 years,

Shirley; children, Jesse (Mary) Metoxen,

Jennifer (Warren) Wilber, and Allen

(Leighann) Sanchez; eight grandchildren,

Jason, Shatara (Sabrina), Jesse, John,

Cainen (Verenice), Natasha (Mequon),

Westlyn, and Emmette; a great-grandson,

Ezra; Godchildren, Ramsey Price and

Christy Tolzman; and siblings, Audrey

(Floyd) Williams, Merlin Metoxen, Alfred

(Patsy) Metoxen, Laura Pruitt, and Bobby

(Roxanne) Metoxen. He is further survived

by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces,

nephews, other relatives, and friends.

SEPTEMBER 2024 | 21

John was preceded in death by his

parents as well as four brothers and three

sisters.

A funeral service for John will be held at

1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at

Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with

Pastor Matt Golie officiating. Visitation will

be held at the funeral home on Tuesday

from 10:00 am until the time of the

service. John will be buried in the Oneida

Assembly of God Cemetery. John’s family

requests that if John influenced your life

in any way to please wear blue for his

service.

MARQUITA LITTLE STAR HILL

JANUARY 16, 1984 - AUGUST 4, 2024

Marquita Little Star

Hill, Yelihwa.y^s

“She Lays Down

the Matter,” 40,

Oneida, passed

away on Sunday

evening, August 4,

2024. She was

born on January 16,

1984 to the late Suzanne T. Delgado-Hill

and Robert E. Hill Sr.

Her brother Berto, whose Oneida name

means “He Who Pounds the Earth” came to

welcome Marquita to the Spirit World as the

thunder pounded the Earth and lightning

lit up the sky, she peacefully passed. He

accompanied her to their Mother with open

and loving arms.

Marquita was known as “Mother Earth,”

and had a magnetic energy drawing the

Littles to her. She loved them all, was a baby

whisperer and had a gift for understanding

them. She was very artistic and loved

hosting gatherings and cookouts for her

family and friends, who were the most

important people to her. Marquita had a

gift for carpentry and macramé, and she

loved to play volleyball, basketball and

kickball. She also loved her Chicago Bears,

Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers.

Marquita is survived by her children, Kelis

Cornelius, Tyra King and Efrain Ninham;

the love of her life, Dana Ninham; father,

Robert Hill Sr. (Matilda); and siblings, Tina

(Fernando) Webster, Sabrina King and

Forest Hill.

Continued on PG 22

Marquita Little Star Hill

22 | SEPTEMBER 2024

ON THEIR JOURNEY

She is further survived by her grandma,

Beverly Hill; mother-in-law JoAnn “Jo

Moma” Ninham; nieces and nephews;

Natalea Laura, Tahreesa Marie, and Briella

Lynn, Suzanne (Hector) Mosqueda, Priscilla

(Zarif) Higgs, Alex Coronado, Roberto

(Paula) Webster, Fernando Coronado III,

Tinamarie Coronado and Fox Christjohn;

great nieces and nephews, Suzanna

Martinez, Tyree Howard, Hector Mosqueda

Jr., Za’Niya Pate, and Adriel Mosqueda; and

Dana’s entire family. She loved more than

we could ever list.

She is preceded in death by her mother,

Suzanne Theresa Delgado-Hill; brother,

Roberto Jr.; grandpa, Edward Kay Hill;

grandpa, Joseph Delgado; grandma,

Evangeline Constance Webster-Delgado;

cousins, Sheldon Hill and Leah Cornelius;

little cousins, Jonathan Jimenez and Baby

Wheelock; uncle, Timothy J. Hill; auntie,

Sherry Hill; uncles, Gerald, Eugenio, Robert

and Joseph Delgado; aunt, Laura Delgado,

and brothers-in-law, Aaron King, Jeremy

Webster, and Travis Cornelius.

Family and friends may visit on Thursday,

August 8, 2024 at Ryan Funeral Home,

305 N Tenth Street, De Pere, WI from 3:00

to 7:00 PM Visitation will continue Friday

morning, August 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM. The

Oneida Hymn Singers will begin at 10:30

AM followed by a service at 11:00 AM led by

Bob Brown and Sonny Hill. Burial will occur

later at Oneida Sacred Burial Grounds.

THOMAS JOHN

JANUARY 2, 1938 - JULY 15, 2024

Thomas "Tom"

John, age 86,

passed away at

home on Monday,

July 15, 2024. Tom

was born on

January 2, 1938 to

the late Lomas and

Nellie (Skenandore)

John. Tom was united in marriage to Adela

Naranjo on June 29, 1963.

He enjoyed the outdoors, feeding local

birds, traveling with his wife, and cooking.

Tom was in the Pep Band, Nature Club,

and was a Bandette at Appleton West

High School. After graduating high

school in 1956, he went to the University

of Wisconsin for Electrical Engineering.

Tom was hired by AT&T in Chicago and

worked there for 33 years. He was beloved

by his friends and family and will be deeply

missed.

He is survived by his wife, Adela John;

daughter: Melissa (Larry) Bell, sons:

Kenneth (Ellen) John, Robert John;

siblings: Cora John, Andrew (Lorrie) John,

and Myron (Judy) John.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Clara

(Harold) Kerwin; brothers: Benjamin John

and Ernest John; sister-in-law, Selma John.

Visitation for Tom will take place at Oneida

Assembly of God Church, Oneida, on

Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 12 noon until

the funeral service at 2:00 pm with Pastor

Joel Cornelius officiating. Interment will

take place in the church cemetery.

Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour,

is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed to

Tom's family at www.muehlboettcher.com

CHERYL A. DOXTATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 1948 - AUGUST 5, 2024

Cheryl Alice

D ox t a t e r, 7 5 ,

passed away

peacefully at her

home in the town

Oneida,

Wisconsin on

Monday, August

5th, 2024, with her

loving husband by her side. She was born

in Marshfield, WI, on September 29th,

1948, to her parents Orville Phillips and

Joyce Herdrich.

Cheryl fondly spoke of a childhood of

playing around her uncle's farm and

wearing blue jeans instead of skirts.

She attended Seymour High School and

graduated in 1967. Shortly after graduating,

she met her forever road trip partner

and love of her life Wayne Doxtater at a

teenage bar where they talked for hours

in their mustangs. Their first date was New

Year's Eve 1967 where they watched the

Ice Bowl together and they were married

at First Methodist Church on June 8, 1968.

After 30 years of marriage in 1998, Wayne

and their children surprised Cheryl with

a vow renewal. They just celebrated 56

years of marriage together in Seymour,

WI this summer.

Cheryl started her career in the paper

industry as a worker in the mail room

and worked her way up to executive

administrative assistant. She worked

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for Appleton Papers for approximately

35 years and happily retired in 2010.

Throughout her years of working for the

paper industry, Cheryl worked diligently

to use her passion for artistry and to paint

wooden crafts created by her husband.

Together they sold them at craft shows

throughout Wisconsin and Michigan. She

painted and attended craft shows well into

her retirement years until aging limited

her abilities.

Cheryl's love language was cooking and

baking delicious new recipes for her

family. She established having signature

family dinners every Sunday night within

her loving home. She is especially

remembered for her way of making

Swedish pancakes for breakfast, German

fudge cake for birthdays, and scrumptious

homemade pies for Thanksgiving. She

will be missed tremendously for her

storytelling, sweet smile, and warm

hugs. She will also be remembered

for faithfully attending extracurricular

activities, graduations, and sporting

events for all her grandchildren and great

grandchildren. Her husband and family are

very thankful for all the years of camping

trips, family holiday dinners and family

picnics together.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Wayne

Doxtater; her children, Dan Doxtater and

Jodi (John) Duggan; her grandchildren,

Donovan (Ashley) Duggan, Dustin (Sara)

Duggan, Autumn (Nathan) Kelley, JD (Alex)

Duggan; and her great grandchildren,

Koda, Elsa, Wyatt, and Aria; siblings Warren (Judy) Phillips, Charla Phillips, Glenn

(Pat) Phillips, Valerie Phillips; her in-laws

Barbara (Mike) Mendolla; Reginald (Jean)

Doxtater; Linda (Jerry) Miller; Connie Doxtater; Marsha Doxtater; and many nieces,

nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville Phillips and Joyce Herdrich;

her son, David Doxtater; Becky Phillips;

Ronald (Nancy, Helen, Rita) Doxtater; Leroy

Doxtater; Penny (Bruce) Jordan; Robert

Anderson; and Archie Doxtater.

Family and friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N 10th Street, De Pere,

WI 54115, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on

Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A Memorial

Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor

Bob Wetzler presiding. Friends and family are welcome to her final resting place

anytime after Wednesday afternoon at the

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ON THEIR JOURNEY

Oneida Sacred Burial Grounds.

The family would like to thank the local

EMTs and medical staff at St. Mary's Hospital for their persistent care and kindness

during this difficult loss of a wife, mother,

grandma and gigi.

DANIEL "BUTCH" MORGAN JR.

MARCH 16, 1947 - APRIL 10, 2024

Daniel "Butch"

Morgan Jr., a

beacon of warmth

and friendliness,

passed away of

natural causes on

April 10, 2024, at

the age of 77. Born

on March 16, 1947,

Butch led a life characterized by a loving

nature and an affable spirit that touched

the hearts of all who knew him.

Family was the cornerstone of Butch's

world. He is survived by his beloved

wife, Arlene Morgan, with whom he

shared a lifetime of love and cherished

memories. His legacy continues through

his daughters, Dawn-Marie D. Neff

(Morgan) and Dana M. Blacks (Morgan).

While his son, Robert E Morgan, preceded

him in death, Butch's memory lives on in

the stories passed down to his adoring

grandchildren—six granddaughters,

three grandsons—and his six greatgrandchildren, four great-granddaughters,

and two great-grandsons. Each one of

them carries a piece of Butch's kind spirit

within them.

Butch is further survived by his sister

Shirley Jannusch, Geraldine Buchel and

Diane Bulthuis. He was proceeded in

death of his mother Velma Doxtater, father

Clarence Morgan, brothers Kenneth,

Robert, Dennis, and Dana. Grandparents

Wilhemia “Minnie” Skenandore and Ruben

Doxtater. Great grandparents Cornelius

Skenandore and Lydia Skenandore,

Truman Doxtater and Emma Welch.

Butch's interests were simple yet profound

in their joy. He found solace in the pages

of Western novels, losing himself in tales

of wide-open spaces and rugged heroes.

His love for animals shone brightly in his

relationship with his kitty, Oliver, who was a

constant companion. Butch's gentle touch

and the time spent brushing and playing

with Oliver provided moments of peace

and happiness for them both.

As we say goodbye to Daniel "Butch"

Morgan Jr., we celebrate the life of a

man who exemplified the best of us. His

unwavering kindness, his dedication to

family work, and his friendly demeanor

have left a lasting mark on the world.

Butch's story is not one of sorrow but a

testament to a life well-lived—a life filled

with love, laughter, and the joy of simple

pleasures.

We will remember Butch for the love he

shared, the friendships he nurtured, and

the gentle kindness that was his gift to us

all. His spirit will continue to guide and

inspire us, just as the memories of his

loving presence will forever be a source

of comfort and strength.

Butch's family will carry forward his legacy

of love and kindness, ensuring that his

memory remains a guiding light in their

lives. As we honor Butch's memory, we

take solace in knowing that he lived a

life full of the things that mattered most—

family, friendship, and love.

ARIANNA STEVENS

APRIL 27, 2004 – AUGUST 11, 2024

Arianna Jeda

Stevens, 20,

Oneida passed

away unexpectedly

on Sunday, August

11, 2024. The

daughter of Lindsay

Powless was born

April 27, 2004.

Growing up, Arianna had an adventurous

spirit. She could always light up any room

with her sweet personality and her loving

energy. She was a sweet, fun-loving girl

who always had a big infectious smile on

her face and she loved to laugh. Arianna

was always involved in so many activities,

over the years she tried to be in as many

things as she possibly could, she was a

very busy girl who loved what she did.

Growing up Arianna absolutely loved

gymnastics she started going to Airforce

Gymnastics Academy in Green Bay

at age 8 where she was a competitive

elite gymnast for about 7 years. She won

numerous 1st place medals and trophies

over the years putting in at least 20+ hours

of practice every week.

Arianna also enjoyed playing basketball in

4th and 5th grade for Seymour and Oneida

but unfortunately, she didn’t have enough

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time to commit to the sport and decided

to focus most of her time on the sport she

truly loved, gymnastics.

Arianna also got into Tae Kwon Do at

age 5 and stayed with it for 10 years until

she achieved her goal of becoming a

3rd degree black belt. She competed in

numerous Tae Kwon Do tournaments over

the years and won many 1st place medals

and trophies in sparring, forms and board

breaking she loved to incorporate her

gymnastics into her board breaking.

Arianna also found the time to compete

in triathlons for the Green Bay MultiSport team. A triathlon is a race where

you swim, bike and run. At age 10 she

started competing in numerous races

every summer for the next 3 years. She

accomplished her goal of placing in the

top 3 in her age group at the Door County

Triathlon where she earned the medal she

was so proud of.

She graduated from Seymour High

School in 2022 and was a member of

the girl scout troop 2082 in Seymour for

numerous years. She first joined in 4th

grade as a brownie and stayed in it until

8th grade as a cadet. She loved going on

all the camping trips over the years with

the girls in her troop. Her two favorite trips

during scouts were the trips she raised

money for to go to Colorado, Zion National

park in Utah, Grand Canyon National park

in Arizona, and New Mexico where she got

to go on a hot air balloon ride.

She was a member of the track team in

high school where she competed for 3

years in many events but enjoyed pole

vaulting the most. She was also a member

of the swim and dive team in high school

for all 4 years. She swam in many events

her first 2 years but then decided to solely

focus her attention on diving for her last

2 years.

She was also a member of band in school.

She started playing the clarinet in 6th

grade and continued with it all the way

until she graduated high school. She took

several trips with the high school band

during her 4 years, but her favorite trip

was when she got to go to Washington

D.C. her freshman year and got to march

in the 4th of July parade and see all the

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historical sights.

Arianna enjoyed archery where she

competed in many 3D competitive shoots

and received trophies for placing in the top

of her age group. She enjoyed playing golf

in her free time. She enjoyed spending

time outside swimming and going on

camping trips in the summer. She also

enjoyed snow boarding in the winter. One

of her favorite things to do was go fishing.

She was also a huge animal lover she

loved all animals. She especially loved all

dogs, but she loved no dogs more than her

beloved boys over the years Commanche

and Max who have passed, and her current

boy Shadow that she loved so much. She

enjoyed spending time with family and

friends and taking pictures whenever she

could, always searching for the perfect

sunrise and sunset picture. She definitely

touched many lives in a short time, left

her mark on the world and lived life to the

absolute fullest.

Arianna is survived by her mother Lindsay

Powless, grandparents David and Karen

Powless, great-grandparent Lois Powless,

Aunt Alex Powless and Uncle Clyde

Skenandore Jr and special cousins Harlow,

Cashton, and Clyde Jr. and many aunts,

uncles and cousins.

Arianna is preceded in death by many

family members who I’m sure are waiting

to welcome her with their loving open arms

and help guide her on her journey to the

spirit world.

Family and friends may visit at Ryan

Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De

Pere, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,

August 15, 2024. Visitation will continue at

Oneida United Methodist Church, N6037

County Rd E, De Pere, at 10:00 a.m. on

Friday, August 16, 2024. The Oneida Hymn

singers will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a

funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m.

The family requests privacy during this

difficult time.

Correction: From Aug. 2024

Alberta Metoxen's

birthdate was

mistakenly listed as

Nov. 5, 1955. Her

correct birthdate is

Aug. 11, 1936.

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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, • 470 Airport Dr.

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

CLecker@oneidanation.org

In the Matter of the Estate of Dawn L Beechtree,

Case No. 2024 LCP 0004

1. An application for probate was filed.

2. The decedent with a date of birth of 11/06/1959 and date of

death 12/05/2022, was an Oneida Nation member, domiciled

off the Oneida Reservation at 2463 Garden Park Terrace,

Green Bay, WI 54311.

3. The deadline to submit claims is 09/13/2024

4. All interested persons are hereby noticed.

In the Matter of the Estate of Lillian L King,

Case No. 2024 LCP 0005

1. An application for probate was filed.

2. The decedent with a date of birth of 01/30/1927 and date of

death 08/28/2022, was an Oneida Nation member, domiciled

off the Oneida Reservation at W1799 Culbertson Rd., Seymour,

WI 54165

3. The deadline to submit claims is 09/13/2024

4. All interested persons are hereby noticed.

In the Matter of the Estate of Leo W Sundquist,

Case No. 2024 LCP 0006

1. An application for probate was filed.

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

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

off the Oneida Reservation at 2449 West Point Rd., Green Bay,

WI 54304

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

4. All interested persons are hereby noticed.

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ONEIDA NATION PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024, 12:15 pm

Norbert Hill Center

Business Committee Conference Room

N7210 Seminary Rd., Oneida, WI

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Find Public Meeting

Materials at

Oneida- /government/register/

public meetings

Send Public Comments to

LOC@oneidanation.org

Ask Questions here

LOC@oneidanation.org

920-869-4417

INVESTIGATIVE LEAVE POLICY AMENDMENTS

The purpose of the Investigative Leave Policy is to set forth a process to address investigative leave for employees undergoing work

related investigations.

The Investigative Leave Policy amendments will:

♦ Change the pay status of an investigative leave from unpaid, to paid for up to forty-five (45) days, so long as the employee responds to all inquiries

within twenty-four (24) business hours.

♦ Add the Executive Director of the Human Resource Department as an individual authorized to initiate an investigative leave.

♦ Eliminate the option to place an employee placed on investigative leave in an alternate work position during the investigation.

♦ Clarify the types of harms an investigative leave is intended to protect against.

♦ Update confidentiality requirements to address social media.

♦ Update the name of the law from Investigative Leave Policy to Investigative Leave Law.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

During the public comment period, anyone may submit written

comments, questions or input. Comments may be submitted to

the Oneida Nation Secretary’s Office or the Legislative Reference

Office in person, by U.S. mail, interoffice mail, or e-mail.

Scan for more information

on the proposed

Investigative Leave Policy

amendments

Individuals may attend the public meeting for the proposed

Investigative Leave Policy amendments in person at the Norbert

Hill Center, or virtually through Microsoft Teams. If you wish to

attend the public meeting through Microsoft Teams please

contact LOC@oneidanation.org.

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EVENTS

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Save the Date!

Oneida Recovery Nest’s

Second Anniversary!

Monday,

Sept. 23

11:00 a.m. to

3:00 p.m.

Oneida Recovery Nest

1240 Packerland Drive #2,

Green Bay, WI 54304

*Parking can be found at the bottom of the hill

Join us for food and beverages, fellowship,

resource tables, panel speakers and recovery fire.

For more information contact the Recovery Nest at

(920) 490-3950 or recoverycoach@oneidanation.org

Holy Apostles Episcopal Church Presents

Serving from 11:30am to 5:00pm

or until gone

On The Menu:

Roast Turkey

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Stuffing

Squash

Cranberries

Corn

Desserts

Dinner Rolls

Beverage

$12.00 Adult plate

$6.00 Children

12 & under

Just For Fun:

Grandma’s Attic

à Raffles

Please contact the Church Office at 920-869-2565 for more info.

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THE FLU

PACKING

Community Flu

Prevention Clinic

DIABETES DASH

SEPTEMBER 18TH -- 4-6PM

ONEIDA NATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

N7125 SEMINARY RD. ONEIDA, WI 54155

Receive a punch on your

2024 JMIO Punch Card.

Free giveaway item and corn soup!

(while supplies last)

Stem Craft brought to you by

UWGB Camps & Einstein Project.

For more information or questions contact Hanna:

920-490-3927

hleisgan@oneidanation.org

JustMoveIt Oneida

2024

Come get your yearly flu shot

at our walk-in clinics offered

on three different dates to

accommodate our community

needs! Please note that there will

NOT be a drive-thru clinic this year.

October 8 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Oneida Nation Elementary

School Large Gym

October 30 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 pM

Oneida Nation Elementary

School Large Gym

November 6| 3:30 PM - 5:30 pM

Oneida Nation Elementary

School Cafeteria

Flu Clinics are open to Tribal

Members and Descendants

who are registered with the

Oneida Comprehensive

Health Division.

QUESTIONS?

Please call 920.869.4840

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HUNTING, FISHING AND

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ONEIDA SPORTSMAN LICENSE

Begins Monday, August 5, 2024

Sportsman License available to: Oneida Enrolled members, Spouse/Descendant of Oneida Enrolled members,

and Enrolled members of other Federally Recognized Tribes.

Payment options: Cash will not be accepted, and will be returned to Sportsman

1. Credit/debit cards

2. Check or Money Order - make payable to Oneida Conservation Department

Mail application and payment: Oneida Conservation Department

P.O. Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155

Registration, Questions

and to Report Violations

Conservation Department

920.869.6500

Conservation_Department@

OneidaNation.org

Oneida Sportsman

License 2024-25

Application

Drop the application and payment off, in the designated mailbox,

outside of the front doors at: 470 Airport Dr. • Oneida, WI 54155

3. Email request: Conservation_Department@OneidaNation.org

Your request may be e-mailed, if there is no fee for your license

Please provide all the information on the application

Sportsman License Includes:

1. Small Game, Waterfowl, Trapping, Fishing,

and Deer hunting

Turkey hunting available for an additional fee

2. 1 gun carcass tag, 1 bow carcass tag,

and optional goose tags

Turkey tags are available to purchase

Fees:

• Enrolled Oneida- $10

Elder - Free

Disabled - Free

•Spouse/Descendant - $15

Elder - $8

DIsabled - $8

More Sportsman

License information

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Joins us for a discussion

of the Bingo Queens of

Oneida, a story about

Sandra Ninham and Alma

Webster, who transformed

their community through

the establishment of bingo

operation in the 1970's.

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Check out from

infosoup or

available on Lilbby

201 Elm St. • Oneida Nation Reservation

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CULTURE

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Building His Legacy

Lakalakone Constructs Dug-out Canoe

By Garth Webster

Jason Carr, whose Oneida name

is Lakalakone (He’s Going After a

Message), is a former Oneida Casino

security officer who fell into hard times

recently but, nevertheless, is making

the most of his current opportunities.

Lakalakone was strolling past Heritage

Hill State Park (HHSP) one day when an

idea came to him.

HHSP, located at 2640 S. Webster

Avenue in Green Bay, offers its visitors

with a “Living history.” As their website

home page describes, it’s a unique

outdoor museum featuring

structures

from

Wisconsin’s past such as

the fur trade in 1762, Fort

Howard in 1836, small

towns in 1871, and ethnic

farms in 1905.

Lakalakone approached

the HHSP staff regarding

their efforts to provide

an authentic history of

Indigenous Culture but

more specifically, the

Oneida Culture and other

Haudenosaunee Nations.

The HHSP staff informed him that

although they do their best to portray

Indigenous Culture, they didn’t yet have

an individual of Indigenous background

helping them. After discovering this,

Lakalakone without any hesitation,

asked, “So, do you need guy like me?”

The answer was a resounding yes.

Since May 2024, Lakalakone has

been presenting to park visitors his

knowledge of the Oneida culture, their

role in the history of this land, as well as

his insights of how the Oneida Culture

will enable the next generation(s) to

successfully navigate contemporary

times and move society into the future

with a good mind, a good heart, and a

strong fire. Another initiative Lakalakone

began recently is a

constructing a dug-out

canoe.

Utilizing

only

traditional hand tools

and fire, Lakalakone is

forming the canoe out

a 12 foot long section

of white oak. He plans

to finish by September

2024 and hold a public

launch

ceremony

at the Fox River for

the canoe’s maiden

voyage. In fact, he

wants to pilot the canoe all the way back

to the homelands. When asked where

his inspiration comes from, he replied, “I

have a son who unfortunately does not

carry my name. When I make my journey,

that’s it for me. My work here at the park,

this canoe, is my legacy.”

You can see Lakalakone demonstrate

his canoe-building skills and Oneida

Culture oral presentation on the western

edge of HHSP by the Sugar Shack.

To Learn more,

visit HeritageHillGB.org

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

WE'RE HIRING!

Gaming Positions

Program and Service Positions

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

Submitted by Stacy S. Coon

Oneida Museum Director

Starting in mid-October 2024, construction

will commence at the Woodland site, the future

home of the new Oneida Nation Museum (ONM).

In the meantime, the museum’s collection and

archives are packed and ready to be moved to

a temporary location. The detailed design and

content development for the exhibits are also

progressing.

The ONM is seeking community participation

by requesting the loan of personal items for the

following exhibits:

• Oneida Packers Memorabilia/Images

• Levi Webster Memorabilia/Images

• Active-Duty Oneida Veterans - Images

• Oneida Code Talkers - Memorabilia

• Old Buildings in Oneida - Images

For contributions, contact Stacy S. Coon

920.869.6531 or SCoon@OneidaNation.org

@kalihwisaks

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Museum's Story

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