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Oneida Business Committee

Executive Session

8:30 AM Tuesday, April 23, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, April 24, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Agenda

Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.

Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members

of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the Government Administrative Office, 1st floor, Norbert Hill

Center and present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to

change.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

Special recognition for years of service

Sponsor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director

Special recognition - Lifetime achievement - Julie Barton and Alma Webster (11:00

a.m.)

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

Oneida Police Department - Daniel Thompson

Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

Oneida Public Safety Pension Board - Ronald King Jr., Nathan Ness, Rochel Smith,

Alexis Woelfel

Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

MINUTES

Approve the April 5, 2024, special Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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VII.

Approve the April 10, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation Tribal Residential Energy Program

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification

and Community Development Funds for a donation of $500,000 for sponsorship for

the Green Bay Public Market Campaign

Sponsor: Justin Nishimoto, Business Analyst

Adopt resolution entitled Documenting Employer Matching Contributions, Oneida

Nation Business Committee 401(k) Savings Plan

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Adopt resolution entitled Support for Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson to

participate in the Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Adopt resolution entitled Recognizing Julie Barton for Lifetime Achievements and

Contributions to the Oneida Nation

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Adopt resolution entitled Recognizing Alma Webster for Lifetime Achievements and

Contributions to the Oneida Nation

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

APPOINTMENTS

Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies - Oneida Community Library

Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership

Institute Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Determine next steps regarding three (3) vacancies - Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal

Services Advisory Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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STANDING COMMITTEES

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

IX.

TRAVEL REPORTS

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Reservation Economic

Summit (RES) - Las Vegas, NV - March 11-14, 2024

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Approve the travel report - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - Reservation Economic

Summit (RES) - Las Vegas, NV - March 10-15, 2024

Sponsor: Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - U.S. Department of Energy

Tribal Clean Energy Summit - Temecula, CA - February 26-29, 2024

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - Reservation Economic

Summit (RES) - Las Vegas, NV - March 10-14, 2024

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TRAVEL REQUESTS

XI.

Accept the April 3, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Approve the travel request - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Dept. of Children &

Families and Dept. of Health & Human Services State-Tribal Consultation - Hayward,

WI - June 3-5, 2024

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman.

NEW BUSINESS

Accept the Root Causes of Stroke Risk Disparity in Wisconsin Native Americans

quarterly report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Research Request: Wisconsin State Task Force on MMIW - University of WisconsinMadison - Healing Through Tech Agency: A road-map to combat tech-facilitated

abuse in Indigenous Nations

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Review tribal member request regarding veteran gravestones

Sponsor: Nancy Barton, Tribal Member

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XII.

REPORTS

XIII.

Review tribal member request regarding 2025 Food Assistance General Welfare

Exclusion Program

Sponsor: Nancy Barton, Tribal Member

OPERATIONAL (10:00 a.m.)

Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2024 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2024 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2024 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2024 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Education and Training FY-2024 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Environmental, Health, Safety, Land, & Agriculture Division FY2024 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Grants FY-2024 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Human Services Division FY-2024 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Public Works Division FY-2024 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

10.

Accept the Tribal Action Plan FY-2024 2nd quarter report (not submitted)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

PETITIONER CONNOR KESTELL - Accept status updates - petition # 2024-01

Accept the legal review status update re: Address Housing Issues/Veterans

Home Loan Program - petition # 2024-01

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Accept the statement of effect status update re: Address Housing

Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program - petition # 2024-01

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

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Accept the fiscal impact statement re: Address Housing Issues/Veterans

Home Loan Program - petition # 2024-01 (not submitted)

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

EXECUTIVE SESSION

REPORTS

Accept the Chief Counsel report

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Accept the General Manager report (10:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Accept the Chief Financial Officer April 2024 report

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs, Communications, and Self-Governance

April 2024 report

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Director/Intergovernmental Affairs

Accept the Treasurer's March 2024 report (8:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Accept the March 19, 2024, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Blackjack Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Complimentary Services compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Four Card Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Roulette Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the Three Card Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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NEW BUSINESS

Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing Use of Carry Over Funds of $500,000 for

Oneida Golf Enterprise (OGE) to Complete Capital Projects

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Review application(s) for two (2) vacancies - Oneida Community Library

Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Review application(s) for three (3) vacancies - Oneida Youth Leadership

Institute Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Review application(s) for three (3) vacancies - Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal

Services Advisory Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and

Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)

The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida

Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/

For information about this meeting, please call the Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or

(800) 236-2214

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Special recognition for years of service

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

4/24/24

2. Session:

‫ ܆‬Open ‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR(QWHUWKHUHTXHVWHGPRWLRQUHODWHGWRWKLVLWHP

Acknowledge Years of Service recipients with the attached

PowerPoint. 2nd Quarter.

Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܆‬Finance

‫ ܆‬Law Office

‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail

‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services

‫ ܆‬MIS

‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

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Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws

‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)

‫ ܆‬Correspondence

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet

‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up

‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement

‫ ܆‬Law

‫ ܆‬Legal Review

‫ ܆‬Minutes

‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA

‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Presentation

‫ ܆‬Report

‫ ܆‬Resolution

‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)

‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect

‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted

‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded

‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from

Primary Requestor: Todd VanDen Heuvel, Executive HR Director

Revised: 11/15/2021

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YEARS OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS

2ND QUARTER FY'24 JAN - MAR

Name

Supervisor Name

COTTRELL,SCOTT D

STONE,SHANNON J

Area Manager

POWLESS,MARK W

ADOH

Feb 22, 1984

Years

THOMAS,LORI A

SKENANDORE,TIMOTHY

MENDOLLA-BUCKLEY,BRENDA

Mar 15, 1989

KRAUSE,KAREN

LARSON,DAVID L

DANFORTH,DEBRA J

Jan 18, 1989

CHERNEY,TAMMY J

REED,MICHELLE

KING,CARIE A

Mar 29, 1994

MOORE,DIANNE M

KELLY,SUSAN M

DANFORTH,SARAH I

Mar 21, 1994

CORNELIUS,JULIE A

DENNY,SCOTT J

RAUSCHENBACH,LISA M

Mar 21, 1994

BAUER,JEFFREY M

KELLY,SUSAN M

DANFORTH,SARAH I

Mar 21, 1994

FORGETTE,SHERI

DANFORTH,DEBRA J

POWLESS,MARK W

Mar 21, 1994

LASTER,II,LUTHER J

DANFORTH,SARAH I

STEVENS,SHELLY L

Mar 15, 1994

SKENANDORE,DEBORAH J

STEVENS,SEAGRAM

DODGE,LEAH S

Mar 15, 1994

CORNELIUS-ADKINS,TORLAND E

SAYERS,KATHLEEN M

KRIESCHER,MARI J

Mar 14, 1994

PELISHEK,PATRICIA M

BRISTOL,ERIC N

ARCHIQUETTE,SHANE C

Mar 7, 1994

AULT,SHERI L

EMERSON,DAVID L

RASMUSSEN,FAWNE M

Mar 1, 1994

SKENANDORE,BRADLEY A

VIEAU,MYRON O

KING,JASON R

Mar 1, 1994

JORDAN,CURTISS L

CHRISTENSEN,MARK

HOUSE,DAKOTA K

Jan 30, 1994

BICKEL,JESSE F

KELLY,SUSAN M

DANFORTH,SARAH I

Jan 21, 1994

LASTER,LYSIANE M

KELLY,SUSAN M

DANFORTH,SARAH I

Jan 21, 1994

MATTHEWS,ROBERT J

DANFORTH,SARAH I

STEVENS,SHELLY L

Jan 21, 1994

THAO,FONG

KELLY,SUSAN M

DANFORTH,SARAH I

Jan 21, 1994

MELCHERT,DEBBIE J

SUMMERS,LISA M

LIGGINS,LISA A

Jan 17, 1994

WASURICK,MARY K

OHUAFI,HEATHER M

MENDOLLA-BUCKLEY,BRENDA

Jan 12, 1994

KLARKOWSKI,MICHELLE A

FUSS,CHAD M

CORNELIUS,LOUISE C

Jan 10, 1994

THORNTON,MELANIE

CHOSA,CAROL

SKENANDORE,TONIA H

Jan 4, 1994

KING,MARY B

KRUSE,MARGARET M

SMITH,DELIA M

Jan 3, 1994

DEJARDIN,CHERYL

PUTNAM,SARA J

NINHAM-LAMBERIES,RALINDA R

Jan 3, 1994

COENEN,MARK R

ANDERSON,NICHOLAS

DODGE,LEAH S

Mar 21, 1999

TURRIFF,RYAN M

KELLY,SUSAN M

DANFORTH,SARAH I

Mar 14, 1999

SNITGEN,JAMES L

ROMMEL,NICOLE A

POWLESS,MARK W

Feb 28, 1999

FUNK,CHARLES T

STEVENS,KRISTIE

DODGE,LEAH S

Jan 31, 1999

YEARS OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS

2ND QUARTER FY'24 JAN - MAR

Name

Supervisor Name

HILL,TANYA R

PARR,TROY D

Area Manager

ADOH

Years

STONE,SHANNON J

Jan 31, 1999

BARTELT,SANDRA J

RASMUSSEN,JAY T

EMERSON,DAVID L

Jan 31, 1999

WOODSTOCK,DONNA M

HOUSE,DAKOTA

DANFORTH,KATSITSIYO T

Jan 10, 1999

METOXEN,ALEBRA D

BERG-HARGROVE,JENNIFER S JORGENSEN,TINA M

Jan 10, 1999

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Special recognition - Lifetime achievement - Julie Barton and Alma Webster

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/24/24

2. Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Lifetime Achievement and Recognition Julie Barton

and Alma Webster BC Time request to be on agenda at 11:30 a.m.

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR

Accept Honor and Recognition

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☒ Other: Oneida Nation Members

☐ Programs/Services

☐ DTS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Presentation

☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Law

☒ Report

☐ Correspondence

☐ Legal Review

☒ Resolution

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Minutes

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition

☐ Travel Documents

☒ Other: Julie Barton Bio and Alma Webster Bio along with Resolutions

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☒ Other: Special Projects

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☐ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Primary Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

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At approximately 11 a.m. Chairman Hill will move the agenda to the

Lifetime Achievement Presentation.

Today we are here to present two of the most remarkable Oneida women

with Lifetime Achievement recognitions.

Oneida Nation Lifetime Achievement

When you think about a lifetime, unless your elderly, I don’t think you

really appreciate what this means as a person who has contributed to

building a better quality of life for a community. For those of us in this

community it has been about 50 years since we began to notice a big

difference in how we live here on the Oneida Nation Reservation. There

was a time when many homes were modernized with electricity and

running water. Many people relied upon state welfare and seasonal jobs.

Imagine this; No Civic Center, no Library, no One stops, no bingo

casino or hotel, no health center, no police department, no food

distribution center, no recreational buildings, no parks, no veteran

service facilities, no elder services, no social services, no museum, no

Oneida schools, virtually fields and dirt roads and lots and lots of

reservation dogs and cats running wild and free. That was the picture of

this reservation. Basically it was four small country grocery stores

owned by non-Oneida people, Morgans, Schroedors, Maas’s and Van

Gheems and two gas stations owned by Coonens and Appleton, and

several taverns mostly owned by non-Indigenous people. The majority

of our lands were agricultural lands and farms owned by non-Oneida.

Our people were divided into five school districts, Green Bay, Seymour,

Depere, Pulaski and Freedom.

Life began to change here in Oneida with an infusion of state and federal

grants, and most importantly BINGO which eventually evolved into

Casino gaming which basically fuels the reservation economy. Today we

are here to recognize and show appreciation to Alma Webster and Julie

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Barton, two Oneida women who were instrumental in many ways of

building the Oneida Nation to a becoming a desirable place to live, work

and raise a family.

Each will be presented with a bouquet of fresh flowers and an Oneida

Bicentennial Blanket and Oneida Flag by the Business Committee.

Oneida Nation High School Musical presentation.

There will be a light luncheon served at the VFW building down the hill

on Service Road.

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Oneida Public Safety Pension Board - Ronald King Jr., Nathan Ness, Rochel Smith, Alexis Woelfel

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Approve the April 5, 2024, special Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/24/24

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☒ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

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DRAFT

Oneida Business Committee

Special Meeting

9:30 AM Friday, April 05, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

SPECIAL MEETING

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Treasurer Lawrence

Barton, Council members: Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster;

Not Present: Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson

Wilson;

Arrived at: n/a

Others present: JoAnne House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Louise Cornelius (via Microsoft Teams),

Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via

Microsoft Teams), Debra Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams),

Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via

Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams),Chad Fuss (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia Charles

(via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie

Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Hill (via Microsoft Teams),

Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft

Teams);

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 9:33 a.m.

For the record: Councilman Jameson Wilson is out on vacation.

II.

OPENING (00:00:19)

Opening provided by Chairman Tehassi Hill.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:01:23)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

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DRAFT

IV.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

Consider request to reschedule the special General Tribal Council meeting

regarding Oneida Hotel Debt (00:01:44)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to reschedule the special General Tribal Council meeting to address the Oneida

Hotel Debt to Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Approve the notice and materials for the tentatively scheduled special General

Tribal Council meeting to address the Oneida Hotel Debt (00:02:41)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve the notice and materials for the May 30, 2024, tentatively scheduled

special General Tribal Council meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

ADJOURN (00:03:27)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adjourn at 9:36 a.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Brandon YellowbirdStevens

Not Present:

Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Minutes prepared by Aliskwet Ellis, Senior Information Management Specialist.

Minutes approved as presented on

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE

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Approve the April 10, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/24/24

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☒ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

CELLIS1

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DRAFT

Oneida Business Committee

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, April 10, 2024

BC Conference Room, 2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

REGULAR MEETING

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:

Jonas Hill, Marlon Skenandore, Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Councilwoman Jennifer Webster;

Arrived at: Councilman Kirby Metoxen at 8:32 a.m.;

Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams1),

Mark W. Powless, Kaylynn Gresham (via Microsoft Teams), Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams),

Louise Cornelius, Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa

Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft

Teams), Janice Decorah (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via

Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Perkins (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal

Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft

Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgensen (via Microsoft Teams), Brenda Mendolla-Buckley,

Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Metoxen (via

Microsoft Teams), Laura Laitinen-Warren (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams),

Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator, Shannon

Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Carol Silva (via Microsoft Teams), Connor Kestell (via Microsoft Teams),

Joseph Valentino (via Microsoft Teams), Caryle Wheelock, Harmony Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Claudia

Skenandore, Mike Debraska (via Microsoft Teams), Ed Delgado, Nancy Barton, Cathy L. Metoxen, Mary

Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams), Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft

Teams);

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m.

For the record: Vice-Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens is out on approved travel attending the

Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow and Convention in Anaheim, CA. Councilwoman Jennifer

Webster is out on approved travel attending the Health and Human Services Budget Consultation in

Washington, D.C.

II.

OPENING (00:00:19)

Councilman Kirby Metoxen arrived at 8:32 a.m.

Opening provided by Councilman Marlon Skenandore.

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ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:03:13)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

IV.

OATH OF OFFICE

Oneida Nation Arts Board - Harmony Hill, Claudia Skenandore (00:03:33)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Nation Commission on Aging - Claudia Skenandore (00:03:33)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Public Safety Pension Board - Ronald King Jr., Nathan Ness, Rochel

Smith, Alexis Woelfel (00:03:33)

Sponsor: Richard Van Boxtel, Chair/Oneida Police Commission

Southeastern WI Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board - Caryle Wheelock

(00:03:33)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oaths of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Claudia Skenandore was present. Harmony Hill

and Caryle Wheelock were present via Microsoft Teams. Ronald King, Jr., Nathan Ness, Rochel

Smith, Alexis Woelfel weren’t present.

MINUTES

Approve the March 27, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

(00:09:49)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the March 27, 2024, regular Business Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled FY 2025 Budget Guidance and Calendar (00:10:13)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution entitled 04-10-24-A Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Considerations

and Calendar with one (1) noted change [1) delete lines 110-112], seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

VII.

STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Accept the March 14, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

(00:39:32)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the March 14, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,

seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the March 28, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

(00:40:01)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the March 28, 2024, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes,

seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

Accept the March 20, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes (00:40:26)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the March 20, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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VIII.

TRAVEL REPORTS

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jonas Hill - Reservation Economic Summit

(RES) - Las Vegas, NV - March 10-16, 2024 (00:40:48)

Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel report from Councilman Jonas Hill for the

Reservation Economic Summit (RES) in Las Vegas, NV on March 10-16, 2024, seconded by Jameson

Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Abstained:

Jonas Hill

Not Present:

Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

IX.

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Democratic Congressional

Campaign Committee (DCCC) TEAM Program Palm Springs Issues Conference Rancho Mirage, CA - May2-4, 2024 (00:41:16)

Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request from Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) TEAM Program Palm Springs Issues

Conference in Rancho Mirage, CA on May 2-4, 2024, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Approve the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill - 2024 Leading Tribal Nations

Executive Education Program - Boston, MA - June 22-29, 2024 (00:41:50)

Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request from Councilmen Jonas Hill and Jameson

Wilson to attend the 2024 Leading Tribal Nations Executive Education Program in Boston, MA on June

22-29, 2024, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Abstained:

Jonas Hill

Not Present:

Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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NEW BUSINESS

Accept the Elder Major Home Repair program report (00:52:42)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Secretary Lisa Liggins left at 9:24 a.m.

Secretary Lisa Liggins returned 9:46 a.m.

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Elder Major Home Repair program report, seconded by Jameson

Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

XI.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the Kestell petition

# 2024-01 (01:26:50)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on Sunday, September

15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. to address petition # 2024-01, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

For the record: Councilman Jameson Wilson will be on pre-approved travel on September 15-19,

2024, to TribalNet in Las Vegas, Nevada. The travel was approved before the scheduling of the

September 15, 2024, General Tribal Council meeting.

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XII.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:37:43)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to go into executive session at 10:08 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon

Skenandore, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 11:34 a.m.

Motion by Lawrence Barton to come out of executive session at 11:45 a.m., seconded by Jameson

Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

REPORTS

Accept the Chief Counsel report (01:38:26)

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the counter‐proposal to the draft co‐existence agreement identified

in the April 3, 2024 memorandum from the Law Office, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the General Manager report (01:38:50)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the General Manager report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the Hotel to Gaming Transition Committee April 2024 report (01:39:04)

Sponsor: Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Hotel to Gaming Transition Committee April 2024 report,

seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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AUDIT COMMITTEE

Accept the January 16, 2024, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes

(01:39:22)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Marlon Skenandore to accept the January 16, 2024, regular Audit Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the Gaming Promotions and Player Tracking Systems compliance audit

and lift the confidentiality requirement (01:39:35)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Gaming Promotions and Player Tracking Systems compliance audit

and lift the confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the Dental performance assurance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement (01:39:54)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Dental performance assurance audit and lift the confidentiality

requirement, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the Gaming Marketing performance assurance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement (01:40:10)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Gaming Marketing performance assurance audit and lift the

confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Accept the Trust Enrollment Department performance assurance audit and lift

the confidentiality requirement (01:40:24)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the Trust Enrollment Department performance assurance audit and lift

the confidentiality requirement, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

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NEW BUSINESS

Approve contract - T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services Inc. - file # 20240285 (01:40:40)

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Jonas Hill to approve contract - T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services Inc. - file # 20240285, seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

XIII.

ADJOURN (01:41:00)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adjourn at 11:48 a.m., seconded by Marlon Skenandore. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore,

Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

Minutes prepared by Aliskwet Ellis, Senior Information Management Specialist.

Minutes approved as presented on

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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Adopt resolution entitled Oneida Nation Tribal Residential Energy Program

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/24/24

2. Session:

Open

Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

Accept as information; OR

Approval of a resolution for the Tribal Residential Energy Program grant. The

Department of Energy requires an approved and signed resolution as part of the grant

guidelines.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

Finance

Programs/Services

Law Office

MIS

Gaming/Retail

Boards, Committees, or Commissions

Other: Describe

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Michael Troge, Project Manager - EHSLA

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

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6. Supporting Documents:

Bylaws

Fiscal Impact Statement

Presentation

Contract Document(s)

Law

Report

Correspondence

Legal Review

Resolution

Draft GTC Notice

Minutes

Rule (adoption packet)

Draft GTC Packet

MOU/MOA

Statement of Effect

E-poll results/back-up

Petition

Travel Documents

Other: Describe

7. Budget Information:

Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

Budgeted – Grant Funded

Unbudgeted

Not Applicable

Other: Describe

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Mark W. Powless, General Manager

Primary Requestor:

Marsha Danforth, Grant Development Specialist

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Grants Office

Internal Services Division

MEMORANDUM

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

RE:

Oneida Business Committee

Marsha Danforth

April 16, 2024

Tribal Residential Energy Program

The Environmental Development Program/EHSLA Division is submitting a grant application to

the Tribal Residential Energy Program/U.S. Department of Energy for a Home Electrification

Program Grant in the amount of $1,090,000. The funding agency requires an approved and

signed resolution as part of the guidelines.

The Environmental Development Program will use funds for residential energy efficiency

projects. Tasks include installation of heat pumps, home energy assessments, electrical

upgrades to homes and weatherization. Funds are directed to low- and moderate-income

households.

909 Packerland Drive • Green Bay, WI 54313

oneida-nsn.gov

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Oneida Nation Tribal Residential Energy Program

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe

recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is committed to energy work in the Community; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation recognizes that energy costs are a burden for low and moderate income

households; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is developing a strategy to plan and deploy energy projects in the

Community; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation supports the intention of the Home Electrification and Appliance

Rebates Program (HEARP) for Indian Tribes, issued by the Department of Energy (DOE)

State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) office; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation acknowledges that $1,090,922 has been allocated to the Tribe under

Section 50122 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA);

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation further acknowledges that the HEARP funds under Section 50122 of

the IRA shall be expended by September 30, 2031;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation reserves is allocation under IRA Section 50122,

HEARP grant funds.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation shall submit its application by May 15, 2025.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Oneida Nation requests assistance from SCEP with the completion of

the full application.

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Adopt resolution entitled Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification and Community...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

4/24/24

2. Session:

‫ ܆‬Open ‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR(QWHUWKHUHTXHVWHGPRWLRQUHODWHGWRWKLVLWHP

Approve usage of EDDCD Funds to Sponsor Green Bay Public Market

Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܆‬Finance

‫ ܆‬Law Office

‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail

‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services

‫ ܆‬MIS

‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

1DPH7LWOH(QWLW\25&KRRVHIURP/LVW

Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

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Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws

‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s)

‫ ܆‬Correspondence

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet

‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up

‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Fiscal Impact Statement

‫ ܆‬Law

‫ ܆‬Legal Review

‫ ܆‬Minutes

‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA

‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܆‬Presentation

‫ ܆‬Report

‫ ܆‬Resolution

‫ ܆‬Rule (adoption packet)

‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect

‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted

‫ ܆‬Other:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded

‫ ܆‬Not Applicable

Submission:

Nishimoto,

Analyst

Name,

Title/EntityBusiness

OR Choose

from

Authorized Sponsor: Justin

Primary Requestor:

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MEMO

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From:

Economic Development Diversity and Community Development Team

Date:

April 10, 2024

Re:

Green Bay Public Market Request

Background

On Broadway Inc will be developing the Green Bay Public Market at 211 N. Broadway in Green

Bay, WI in time for the NFL Draft. The Oneida Business Committee has considered the request

and has advocated for a $500,000 sponsorship with half coming from EDDCD funding and the

other half budgeted in FY25. However, the BC asked for considerations outside of the capital

campaign selections that include advertising and branding opportunities.

A summary of the benefits of this sponsorship is included in the letter from On Broadway, Inc.:

•

The commitment will ensure recognition for a term of five years.

Oneida Nation will be co-branded in marketing efforts of the Green Bay Public Market at

a value of $25,000 per year for five years totaling a value of $125,000.

Oneida Nation will be recognized as a sponsor at events every year inside the Green Bay

Public Market providing a value of $25,000 per year for five years totaling $125,000. The

event package will be determined and agreed upon before the start of every event

season as events are subject to change on an annual basis.

OBI will work with Oneida Nation to distinguish a branded space within the facility

either through signage, art or other creative displays that can also house marketing

materials. This space is to be negotiated by both parties and be mutually beneficial with

a value of $40,000 per year for five years totaling $200,000.

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Every year Oneida Nation will be given a $10,000 credit to be applied to either an event

space rental, co-working space rentals, or to waive vendor fees for programming for

tribal members. This credit cannot be used to cover the cost of food which directly

benefits market tenants. This credit will be offered for five years totaling $50,000.

Current Request

Request the use of EDDCD funds in the amount of $250,000. The remainder of the sponsorship

will be budgeted in FY25 in Legislative Affairs.

Request to use the EDDCD funds for the full amount of $500,000 for the sponsorship.

Findings after review

The request supplied the proposal and contract with On Broadway, Inc.

The Guiding Document utilized to determine the use of the EDDCD funds include the Economic

Development Plan which have the following economic related items:

➢ Marketing and Image-Raise the Oneida Nation’s profile through marketing efforts aimed at

internal and external audiences.

➢ Entrepreneurship and Innovation-Support the growth and profitability of Oneida

businesses.

In Closing

The requested $250,000 or $500,000 payment from the Economic Development, Diversity, and

Community Development fund and this is appropriate use of these funds.

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Economic Development, Diversification, and Community Development Fund (EDDCD) Request

Name: Melinda

J. Danforth

Date Requested: 3/14/24

Department: Intergovernmental Affairs

Please ^ĞůĞĐƚ ‫ ܈‬use for the funds:

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‫܆‬Social Wellness

‫܆‬Housing

‫܆‬Community Design

‫܆‬Transportation, Facilities & Utilities

‫܆‬Economic Development

‫܆‬Natural Resources

‫܆‬Public Safety

‫܆‬Land Use

‫܆‬Parks and Recreation

‫ ܆‬Agriculture

Detailed Description (Please attach any supporting documents to form and dollar amounts needed):

1. Broadway Inc will be developing the Green Bay Public Market at 211 N. Broadway

in Green Bay, WI in time for the NFL Draft. The Oneida Business Committee has

considered the request, and has advocated for a $500,000 sponsorship with half

coming from EDDCD funding and the other half budgeted in FY25. However, the BC

asked for considerations outside of the capital campaign selections that include

advertising and branding opportunities. On Broadway is willing to work under this

scenario and have presented a term sheet.

Attached is the campaign contribution materials and the term sheet presented by On

Broadway Inc.

Request the use of EDDCD funds in the amount of $250,000. The remainder of the

sponsorship will be budgeted in FY25 in Legislative Affairs.

*For more information please refer to the 2014 Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Plan, Neighborhood Development Plan, Live, Sustain, Grow Plan,

and the Economic Development Plan.

Does this project already exist or have been approved for CIP? No

If “YES” please indicate the CIP or project number:

Responsible employee for authorizing expenditures: Melinda J. Danforth

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

Legislative Operating Committee

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

Statement of Effect

Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds

for a donation of $500,000 for sponsorship for the Green Bay Public Market Campaign

Summary

The resolution approves an allocation of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) from the

Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund for the purpose of

sponsorship for the Green Bay Public Market Campaign and develop the Nation’s relationship

with the On Broadway, Inc.

Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office

Date: April 16, 2024

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

The Oneida Business Committee has adopted resolutions which set aside funds disbursed from

corporations to the Nation in an Economic Development, Diversification and Community

Development fund (“the Fund”) and describes the process for accessing those funds. [Resolutions

BC-09-28-16-B, BC-07-12-17-A, BC-12-12-18-B, BC-01-23-19-C, BC-01-23-19-D, and BC-0526-21-B]. When a request to utilize monies from the Fund is received, the Review Team,

comprised of the Strategic Planner, Business Analyst, and the Budget Analyst, review the request

for use of the Fund and determines if the proposed use is consistent with the Fund. The Review

Team is then required to provide a written recommendation to the Oneida Business Committee

regarding whether to authorize the allocation from the Fund to a specific project identified by a

contract number, CIP number, economic development opportunity number or other easily

trackable number or designation. The Oneida Business Committee is then responsible for

authorizing use of the Fund by a resolution clearly identifying the amount of funds authorized and

purpose of the funds, which may be identified by a contract number, CIP number, economic

development opportunity number or other easily trackable number or designation, and the

employee responsible for authorizing expenditures of the authorized amount.

Through the adoption of this resolution the Oneida Business Committee would be approving an

allocation of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) from the Economic Development,

Diversification and Community Development Fund for the purpose of sponsorship for the Green

Bay Public Market Campaign and develop the Nation’s relationship with the On Broadway, Inc.

This resolution provides that the five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) as payment is not

intended to be used for any other expenses and any unspent funds from the five hundred thousand

dollars ($500,000) will be returned to the Economic Development, Diversification, and

Community Development Fund. This resolution does not specifically state how utilizing the Fund

for this purpose is aligned with the Oneida Business Committee Broad Goals or the approved

Economic Development Plan Elements, but one may assume this threshold was met if the

resolution is ultimately being recommended. The director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Melinda

Danforth, is identified as the responsible employees for this allocation of funding. This resolution

does not directly provide a contract number, CIP number, economic development opportunity

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number or other easily trackable number or designation – but this funding could be tracked through

the resolution number.

Conclusion

Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Approval of Use of Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds

for a donation of $500,000 for sponsorship for the Green Bay Public Market Campaign.

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe

recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Fund was

created by resolutions # BC-09-28-16-B, BC-07-12-17-A, and BC-01-23-19-D and the

procedures for use of the fund set forth in resolution # BC-12-12-18-B, BC-01-23-19- C,

and BC-05-26-21-B, Updating and Clarifying Access to the Economic Development,

Diversification and Community Development Fund As Amended; and

WHEREAS,

the requested $500,000 sponsorship to the On Broadway, Inc. to advertise and market the

Oneida Nation in their new Green Bay Public Market; and

WHEREAS,

utilizing the Economic Development, Diversification, and Community Development Fund

to fund $500,000 for sponsorship for the Green Bay Public Market Campaign.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee does approve the allocation of

$500,000 from the Economic Development, Diversification and Community Development Funds for the

purpose of sponsorship for the Green Bay Public Market Campaign and develop the Nation’s relationship

with the On Broadway, Inc.

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, the $500,000 as payment is not intended to be used for any other expenses

and any unspent funds from the $500,000 will be returned to the Economic Development, Diversification,

and Community Development Fund.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the responsible employees identified as Director Intergovernmental Affairs,

Melinda Danforth.

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Dear Oneida Nation of Wisconsin:

We are thrilled to hear of your interest to invest in the Green Bay Public

Market. This facility will attract an estimated one million visitors per year and

provide opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect fresh products to a steady

supply of customers from both out of town and the neighboring community.

This term sheet outlines the relationship between On Broadway, Inc. (OBI) and

Oneida Nation in connection to the Green Bay Public Market. OBI extends the

following terms:

●

Oneida Nation agrees to contribute $500,000 to the Green Bay Public

Market capital campaign. Payments will be made in two installments

of $250,000 over two years starting in 2024.

The commitment will ensure recognition for a term of five years.

OBI is committed to finding appropriate recognition within the facility

that matches or exceeds the value of the Oneida Nation contribution.

Oneida Nation will be co-branded in marketing efforts of the Green

Bay Public Market at a value of $25,000 per year for five years

totalling a value of $125,000.

Oneida Nation will be recognized as a sponsor at events every year

inside the Green Bay Public Market providing a value of $25,000 per

year for five years totalling $125,000. The event package will be

determined and agreed upon before the start of every event season as

events are subject to change on an annual basis.

Oneida Nation will be permitted to exchange their logo in co-branding

or sponsorship packages to promote subsidiary enterprises.

OBI will work with Oneida Nation to distinguish a branded space

within the facility either through signage, art or other creative displays

that can also house marketing materials. This space is to be negotiated

by both parties and be mutually beneficial with a value of $40,000 per

year for five years totalling $200,000.

Every year Oneida Nation will be given a $10,000 credit to be applied

to either an event space rental, co-working space rentals, or to waive

vendor fees for programming for tribal members. This credit cannot be

used to cover the cost of food which directly benefits market tenants.

This credit will be offered for five years totalling $50,000.

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Oneida Nation will be notified of programming opportunities where

educational and marketing opportunities would be beneficial.

OBI will work with Oneida Nation to publicly announce Oneida

Nation’s investment in the project.

OBI will work with representatives at Oneida Nation to be included at

upcoming Press Conferences.

OBI will keep Oneida Nation informed on all updates and

announcements related to the Green Bay Public Market.

Oneida Nation will receive the right of first refusal to renew the

agreement after the five year term.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration. We are thrilled to have

you as a partner on this exciting and meaningful project in our community.

Brooke Hafs

Director of Development

On Broadway, Inc.

(920) 680-1226

brooke@onbroadway.org

Brian Johnson

Executive Director

On Broadway, Inc.

(920) 242-2206

brian@onbroadway.org

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Adopt resolution entitled Documenting Employer Matching Contributions, Oneida Nation Business...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/24/24

2. Session:

☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☐ Accept as information; OR

Enter the requested motion related to this item.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☒ Other: Business Committee

☐ Programs/Services

☐ DTS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 08/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☒ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☒ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☐ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, CFORaLinda

Primary Requestor:

RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies

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Finance Administration Office

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From: Ralinda R. Ninham-Lamberies, CFO

Date: April 12, 2024

RE:

BC Resolution

Attorney James Bittorf drafted the attached BC resolution to increase the employer matching

contribution from 4% to 5% to be on parity with the Governmental 401(k) plan retroactive to

January 1, 2024. I am requesting BC adoption of the resolution.

P.O. Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155

oneida-nsn.gov

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Jo Anne House, PhD | Chief Counsel

James R. Bittorf | Deputy Chief Counsel

Kelly M. McAndrews | Deputy Chief Counsel

Law Office

Carl J. Artman

Krystal L. John

Peggy A. Van Gheem

Lydia M. Witte

MEMORANDUM

TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

DATE:

April 19, 2024

SUBJECT: File No. 2024-0428 Contract Review - Oneida Business Committee 401(k)

Savings Plan – Matching Contributions

The resolution titled “Documenting Employer Matching Contributions, Oneida Nation Business

Committee 401(k) Savings Plan” was drafted by Attorney C. Stevenson at the request of the

Oneida Law Office. The Oneida Business Committee’s 401(k) plan was intended to match the

Government 401(k) plan when it was created. It was identified that the language needed to

automatically mirror the Government 401(k) plan was overlooked and the plans have not been

synchronized.

Attorney Stevenson has reviewed both plans and drafted a resolution to accomplish this intended

goal without creating additional administrative burdens of creating or monitoring multiple

documents and resolutions.

“Stated another way, IRS rules require the 401k plan administrator to follow the express

terms of the 401k document, or else risk an operational failure of the 401k plan, which

can jeopardize a plan’s tax qualified status. To that end, any change to the express

language of the BC 401k plan must generally be supported by an amendment to that plan.

In the case of these matching contributions, the BC 401k plan language is sufficiently

ambiguous (BC plan provides that matching contributions amounts are determined by the

Nation, in its discretion) such that a change in the matching contribution rate to 5% can

be supported by a BC resolution. On the other hand, any change in the express language

of the BC Plan document (removing Hardship Distributions, for example), would need to

be supported by a plan amendment. E-mail, February 15, 2024.

This resolution is in appropriate legal form as drafted by Attorney C. Stevenson. (Execution is a

management decision.)

N7210 Seminary Road ● P.O. Box 109 ● Oneida, WI 54155 ● 920.869.4327

oneida-nsn.gov

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Documenting Employer Matching Contributions, Oneida Nation Business Committee 401(k)

Savings Plan

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation (the “Nation”) is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty

tribe recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Nation has historically excluded wages of Business Committee members from Social

Security taxes in accordance with Revenue Ruling 59-354; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council has directed that a benefits package be developed for

Business Committee members to allow them to earn a retirement benefit during their years

of elected service on the Business Committee in lieu of Social Security retirement credits

and to provide for deferral contributions and corresponding employer matching

contributions that are equivalent to contributions offered to participants of the Onedia

Nation Governmental 401(k) Plan (the “Governmental 401(k) Plan”) ; and

WHEREAS,

effective November 1, 2001, the Nation established the Oneida Business Committee

Retirement Plan, now known as the “Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin Business

Committee 401(k) Savings Plan” (the “Plan”); and

WHEREAS,

the Plan, covering relatively few participants, was amended and restated effective January

1, 2022 to adopt an IRS standard, pre-approved 401(k) plan in order to significantly reduce

the administrative costs associated with the previously utilized, individually-designed

401(k) plan; and

WHEREAS,

the current Plan, as a preapproved plan, contains standardized language that the Plan’s

matching contributions shall be an amount determined in the Nation’s discretion and will

be allocated to participants based upon the Nation’s written instructions; and

WHEREAS,

the Governmental 401(k) Plan was amended, effective January 1, 2024 to, among other

things, change the employer matching contribution rate to one hundred percent (100%),

or dollar for dollar, on the first five percent (5%) of compensation that a participant defers

into the Governmental 401(k) Plan as pre-tax contributions or Roth 401(k) contributions

(the “Governmental Plan Matching Contribution Rate”); and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee desires to change the Plan’s employer matching

contribution (the “Plan’s 401(k) Matching Contribution Rate”) to equal the Governmental

Plan Matching Contribution Rate, as was intended when the Plan was established; and

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BC Resolution # _______

Documenting Employer Matching Contributions, Oneida Nation Business Committee 401(k)

Savings Plan

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WHEREAS,

from this date forward, the Oneida Business Committee desires to have the Plan’s 401(k)

Matching Contribution Rate automatically adjust to incorporate any subsequent change in

the Governmental Plan Matching Contribution Rate such that the employer matching

contribution rates and contribution formulas of each plan remain equivalent, as intended

when the Plan was established;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Plan’s 401(k) Matching Contribution Rate is hereby changed

to equal the Governmental Plan Matching Contribution Rate, effective January 1, 2024;

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, from this day forward, the Plan Administrator of the Plan is hereby authorized

and directed to automatically adjust and incorporate any change in the Governmental Plan Matching

Contribution Rate into the Plan’s 401(k) Matching Contribution Rate, such that the employer matching

contribution rates and contribution formulas in both plans remain equivalent, as intended when the Plan

was established.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the actions taken by Tribal officers and personnel in connection with the

matters addressed in this Resolution be, and hereby are, ratified, confirmed and adopted as actions of the

Oneida Nation.

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Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/24/24

2. Session:

☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☐ Accept as information; OR

Adopt BC Resolution Support for Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson to participate in the

Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☒ Other: OBC

☐ Programs/Services

☐ DTS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 08/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☒ Other: Memo

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☒ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Not Applicable

☒ Other: Accomodations provided by Dartmouth

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Fawn Cottrell, Executive Assistant to Councilman Wilson

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Memorandum

To:

Oneida Business Committee

From: Councilman Jameson Wilson & Councilman Marlon Skenandore

Date: April 15, 2024

Re:

Resolution: Support for Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson to

participate in the Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth

We are respectfully requesting the Oneida Business Committee’s consideration to adopt

the resolution supporting Councilman Marlon Skenandore and I to attend the Tribal

Leadership Academy at Dartmouth College.

The Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth College is a program for newly elected or

appointed tribal governmental leaders to engage with each other and with experienced

faculty presenters on a variety of governance matters of vital importance to tribal

nations and their leaders. The Academy is scheduled August 4-10, 2024, and will consist

of 25 tribal government leaders to gather in Hanover, New Hampshire to consider best

governance practices that are appropriate for their unique tribal nations. Dartmouth

College will cover the costs of travel and attendance.

Councilman Marlon Skenandore and I are seeking the Oneida Business Committee’s

support to attend this academy through approval of the attached resolution. This

resolution is part of the extensive application process as it reinforces the awareness and

support of the applications by our nation. The resolution also serves as an intention to

share insights and strategies attained at the academy with our nation upon our return.

As tribal leaders, it is our responsibility to ensure we continue to develop our skills and

knowledge to enhance our positions and serve our nation to the best of our abilities.

This request is also in alignment with our Nation Building principle of transformational

leadership that fosters continuous improvement and leads with intention.

Thank you for your attention in this matter.

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Support for Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson to participate in the Tribal Leadership

Academy at Dartmouth

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe

recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee is responsible for interacting and working with Tribal,

federal, state and local government entities and officials; and

WHEREAS,

at the beginning of each term the Oneida Business Committee adopts liaison

responsibilities through resolution, for this term resolution # BC-09-13-23-G identifies the

liaison responsibilities for Tribal, state or federal entities or agencies; and

WHEREAS,

liaison responsibilities are identified as:

Foster open communications and a government-to-government relationship with liaison area.

Maintain and respect confidentiality of information passed between the Oneida Nation and the

entity.

Function as a communication agent and/or act to facilitate the transfer of information between

the entity and the Oneida Business Committee through communication, attending liaison area

meetings, and scheduling meetings between the area and the Oneida Business Committee.

Present information, concerns, and questions from the Oneida Business Committee to the

liaison entity and from the liaison area to the Oneida Business Committee in a timely manner

to allow the greatest possible opportunity to resolve concerns and address questions by the

Oneida Business Committee or liaison area.

Function as the governmental spokesperson for government-to-government communication, to

provide testimony at hearings, and obtaining Oneida Business Committee approval of such

testimony to maintain a consistent Tribal position throughout the Tribe or Indian country as

appropriate; and

WHEREAS,

Council Members Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson have applied to the Tribal

Leadership Academy at Dartmouth which “will provide a place for newly elected or

appointed tribal governmental leaders to engage with each other and with experienced

faculty presenters on governance matters of vital importance to tribal nations”; and

WHEREAS,

the learning and networking opportunities provided by the Tribal Leadership Academy will

create opportunities to advance the goals of the Oneida Nation through the liaison

responsibilities as well as part of their responsibilities as elected officials of the Oneida

Nation; and

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Support for Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson to participate in the Tribal Leadership Academy at Dartmouth

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WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has reviewed this learning and networking opportunity

and believes that the skills and partnerships that will be developed during participation in

the Academy will have a positive impact on the Nation through the transfer of knowledge,

new skills and new partnerships brought back; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee believes that the processes utilized at the Academy can

be brought back to the Oneida Nation and integrated into the transition process for newly

elected Oneida Business Committee members as well as part of creating the

expectations in engaging with senior leadership of the Nation and outside of the Nation;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee supports the application of

Council Member Marlon Skenandore and Council Member Jameson Wilson to participate in the Tribal

Leadership Academy at Dartmouth.

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Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/24/24

2. Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Lifetime Achievement and Recognition Julie Barton

and Alma Webster BC Time request to be on agenda at 11:30 a.m.

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR

Accept Honor and Recognition

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☒ Other: Oneida Nation Members

☐ Programs/Services

☐ DTS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 08/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Presentation

☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Law

☒ Report

☐ Correspondence

☐ Legal Review

☒ Resolution

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Minutes

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition

☐ Travel Documents

☒ Other: Julie Barton Bio and Alma Webster Bio along with Resolutions

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☒ Other: Special Projects

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☐ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Primary Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

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Julie Barton, Secretary

Julie Barton served the Oneida Nation as Secretary for 12 years

in four consecutive terms from 1994 until 2005. As Secretary

Julie had a passion for keeping the records in order and making

sure the weekly minutes were done in a timely and accurate way.

Julie had a passion for education, elder care and for sustaining

Oneida before it was such a hot topic.

While on the council Julie was not one to travel much, rather she

kept the home fires burning and was adept at keeping the affairs

of the Oneida Nation in order. She and her colleague Shirley

Hill often spent many hours together hashing out issues and

creating solutions for the business that would come before the

Oneida Business Committee.

Although there was the option of modern technology for

keeping the minutes of meetings on tape recorders, it was rare

that you would not see her with her own pen and pad, keeping

her own notes.

As a soft-spoken leader, Julie was respected and admired, never

one to raise her voice, she communicated her thoughts and

opinions with a firm but soft tone. She was always very

dignified in addressing the public.

Julie and Bob Barton have been married for more than 50 years

and have lovingly raised their family on the Oneida Nation

Reservation for the majority of their lives.

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Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Recognizing Julie Barton for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida Nation

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe

recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

members of the Oneida Nation have given their time, hopes, and energies to the Nation

and community; and

WHEREAS,

those actions have provided guidance in developing the Nation to meet future goals,

provide opportunities for members, and to create programs, services and benefits for

members; and

WHEREAS,

members have stepped forward to make these decisions on behalf of all of us embracing

and demonstrating Tsiˀ Niyukwalihó•tʌ (our ways); and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has identified that recognizing these actions, such as has

been in the past for

 Indigenous Peoples Day, resolution # BC-09-26-12-F;

 Proclamation of Oneida Nation Code Talkers Day, resolution # BC-12-11-13-A;

 Recognition of Dr. Clifford Abbott, resolution # BC-08-12-15-A

 Proclamation of Appreciation Susan White, resolution # BC-04-25-18-A;

 Proclamation Naming June 19 as Norbert S, Hill, Sr. Remembrance Day, resolution #

BC-03-27-19-B;

 Proclamation of Appreciation Charles Frederick Whitney “Chaz” Wheelock, resolution

# BC-12-09-20-B;

 Obligation for Oneida National Treasures Recognition utilizing Tribal Contribution

Savings, resolution # BC-07-13-22-N; and

WHEREAS,

Julie Barton worked for the Oneida Nation and its members for many years, including her

first appearance on the Oneida Business Committee as a Council Member in the 19691972 inaugural term of the nine member elected body, later returning to serve many terms

as Tribal Secretary, which is only a small part of the time and passion she has given

supporting the Oneida Nation;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee recognizes Julie Barton for her

lifetime of giving her time and skills to the Oneida Nation and the community raising us all in the process.

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Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/24/24

2. Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Lifetime Achievement and Recognition Julie Barton

and Alma Webster BC Time request to be on agenda at 11:30 a.m.

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR

Accept Honor and Recognition

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☒ Other: Oneida Nation Members

☐ Programs/Services

☐ DTS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 08/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement ☐ Presentation

☐ Contract Document(s) ☐ Law

☒ Report

☐ Correspondence

☐ Legal Review

☒ Resolution

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Minutes

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ E-poll results/back-up ☐ Petition

☐ Travel Documents

☒ Other: Julie Barton Bio and Alma Webster Bio along with Resolutions

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☒ Other: Special Projects

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☐ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Primary Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

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Alma Webster – Life me Achievement Recogni on 2024

A life me of achievements was no small feat for Alma Webster.

Alma has worn so many hats in her life me there is not enough

me to list them all. First and foremost a wife and mother, and

of course Grandparent. Family has always been a priority for

Alma and con nues to be her priority in life, just ask her

children, Donnie, Melissa or Susie.

As for the Oneida Na on Alma has served us in so many ways,

she has been an elected oﬃcial and used her academic

knowledge and exper se to serve as Treasurer. Alma was one

of the most respected Gaming pioneers in Oneida. Early in her

gaming career she worked to establish a penny ante bingo game

played weekly on cards to help pay the bills of the Oneida

Na on Memorial Building more commonly known as the Civic

Center. She worked with Oneida women who surrounded her to

build one of the most successful prosperous bingo opera ons in

the state, and eventually opened the doors to class III or casino

opera ons for Oneida.

The profits from bingo grew tremendously and in a few years

exceeded half a million dollars. These profits did more than pay

the bills, the funds were directed toward mee ng the unmet

needs on the Oneida reserva on. Jobs, facility u li es,

insurance, supplies and services that were so much needed in

this community were all a part of where the profits were

directed. Soon a er the birth of high stakes bingo profits

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reached the goal set to build a new facility to house community

ac vi es called the Irene Moore Ac vity Center.

Alma Webster worked long hard days and nights to bring the

dream of the Oneida Na on to frui on. Her work on gaming

paved the way to providing a health economy on the Oneida

Na on Reserva on to provide jobs, health care, educa on, and

generally a be er quality of life for her people.

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

BC Resolution # Leave this line blank

Recognizing Alma Webster for Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to the Oneida Nation

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe

recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

members of the Oneida Nation have given their time, hopes, and energies to the Nation

and community; and

WHEREAS,

those actions have provided guidance in developing the Nation to meet future goals,

provide opportunities for members, and to create programs, services and benefits for

members; and

WHEREAS,

members have stepped forward to make these decisions on behalf of all of us embracing

and demonstrating Tsiˀ Niyukwalihó•tʌ (our ways); and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has identified that recognizing these actions, such as has

been in the past for

 Indigenous Peoples Day, resolution # BC-09-26-12-F;

 Proclamation of Oneida Nation Code Talkers Day, resolution # BC-12-11-13-A;

 Recognition of Dr. Clifford Abbott, resolution # BC-08-12-15-A

 Proclamation of Appreciation Susan White, resolution # BC-04-25-18-A;

 Proclamation Naming June 19 as Norbert S, Hill, Sr. Remembrance Day, resolution #

BC-03-27-19-B;

 Proclamation of Appreciation Charles Frederick Whitney “Chaz” Wheelock, resolution

# BC-12-09-20-B;

 Obligation for Oneida National Treasures Recognition utilizing Tribal Contribution

Savings, resolution # BC-07-13-22-N; and

WHEREAS,

Alma Webster served on the Oneida Business Committee starting in the inaugural term of

the new nine-member body as Treasurer on April 6, 1970, and served in this position until

March 1977 as part of the separation of elected officials and employees of the Nation where

she was also employed as a bookkeeper, Alma Webster also was part of the team that

created and managed Oneida Bingo as a profitable business, which, for many years

supported the Oneida Nation during difficult financial times; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee recognizes Alma Webster for her

lifetime of giving her time and skills to the Oneida Nation and the community raising us all in the process.

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Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/24/24

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☒ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

SDAVIS

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Government Administrative Office

PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365

oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum

TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

April 16, 2024

RE:

Appointment(s) – Oneida Community Library Board

Background

Two (2) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Community Library Board. The vacancies are

for terms ending March 31, 2027.

The vacancies have been posted since January 2024. The latest application deadline was

April 5, 2024, and two (2) applications were received for the following applicant(s):



Stephanie Metoxen

Kathleen Cornelius

Select action(s) provided below:

1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending March 31, 2027, OR

2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR

3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

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

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Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/24/24

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☒ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

SDAVIS

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Government Administrative Office

PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365

oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum

TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

April 17, 2024

RE:

Appointment(s) – Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board

Background

Three (3) vacancies were posted for the Oneida Youth Leadership Institute Board. One (1)

vacancy is to complete a term ending June 30, 2026, and two (2) vacancies are to complete

terms ending June 30, 2027.

One (1) vacancy have been posted since August 2, 2023 and two (2) vacancies have been

posted since March 2024. The latest application deadline was March 8, 2024, and one (1)

application(s) was received for the following applicant(s):



Claudia Skenandore

At the March 27, 2024 regular Oneida Business Committee meeting the following

motion was made Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the Oneida Youth Leadership

Institute Board appointment to the April 24, 2024, regular Oneida Business Committee

meeting, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried

On March 27, 2024 a letter was mailed to the applicant requesting additional

information to support her application be turned in by 4:30 p.m., Monday April 15,

2024, and no documents have been received.

Select action(s) provided below:

1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending June 30, 2026, or June

30, 2027, OR

2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**, OR

3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

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Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/24/24

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose reason for Executive.

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☒ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Shannon Davis, Recording Clerk

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

SDAVIS

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Government Administrative Office

PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365

oneida-nsn.gov

Memorandum

TO:

Oneida Business Committee

FROM:

Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor

DATE:

April 16, 2024

RE:

Appointment(s) – Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory

Board

Background

Three (3) vacancies were posted for the Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services

Advisory Board. The vacancies are to complete terms ending March 31, 2026 and March 31,

2027.

The vacancies have been posted since February 9, 2024. The latest application deadline was

April 5, 2024, and one (1) application(s) was received for the following applicant(s):



Diane Hill

Select action(s) provided below:

1) accept the selected the applicant(s) and appoint to a term ending March 31, 2026 and

March 31, 2027 OR

2) reject the selected applicant(s) and oppose the vote**; OR

3) request the Secretary to re-notice the vacancy(ies)

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Accept the April 3, 2024, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/24/24

2. Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR

Accept the April 3, 2024, Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Programs/Services

☐ MIS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 04/25/2023

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☒ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☒ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilmember

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

Revised: 04/25/2023

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

Legislative Operating Committee

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Oneida Business Committee Conference Room-2nd Floor Norbert Hill Center

April 3, 2024

10:30 a.m. 1

Present: Jameson Wilson, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster (Microsoft Teams)

Excused: Marlon Skenandore

Others Present: Clorissa N. Leeman, Grace Elliott, Maureen Perkins, Michael Troge, Ralinda

Ninham-Lamberies

Others Present on Microsoft Teams: Carolyn Salutz, David Jordan, Peggy Helm-Quest, Todd

Vanden Heuvel, Fawn Cottrell, Kristal Hill, Leah Stroobants, Peggy Van Gheem, Carrie Lindsey,

Krystal John, Kaylynn Gresham, Rae Skenandore, Dennis Reckelberg, Tavia James-Charles

Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda

Jameson Wilson called the April 3, 2024, Legislative Operating Committee meeting to

order at 10:30 a.m.

Motion by Jennifer Webster approve the agenda; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried

unanimously.

II.

Minutes to be Approved

1. March 20, 2024 LOC Meeting Minutes

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the March 20, 2024, LOC meeting minutes and

forward to the Oneida Business Committee; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried

unanimously.

III.

Current Business

1. Oneida Veteran Affairs Committee Bylaws Amendments

Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer the ONVAC bylaws amendments to the April 17,

2024, LOC meeting for additional amendments to be made; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion

carried unanimously.

Due to inclement weather as a result of Snow Storm Cora, Oneida Nation Programs had a delayed start until 10:00

a.m. on April 3, 2024, and the Legislative Operating Committee meeting was rescheduled from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30

a.m..

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New Submissions

1. GTC Government Participation GWE Law

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to add the GTC Government Participation GWE Law to the

Active Files List with Jonas Hill as the sponsor; seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried unanimously.

2. Petition: C. Kestell: Address Housing Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program

Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Petition: C. Kestell: Address Housing

Issues/Veterans Home Loan Program to the Active Files List with Jonas Hill as the

sponsor; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Renewable Energy Law

Motion by Jennifer Webster to add the Renewable Energy Law to the Active Files List

with Jameson Wilson as the sponsor; seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

Additions

VI.

Administrative Items

1. June 5, 2024 LOC Community Meeting Notice

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the Legislative Operating Committee community

meeting notice and schedule the community meeting to take place on June 5, 2024;

seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried unanimously.

VII.

Executive Session

VIII. Adjourn

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 10:49 a.m.; seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion

carried unanimously.

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Approve the travel report - Councilman Marlon Skenandore - Reservation Economic Summit (RES) - Las.

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/16/24

2. Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☒ Accept as information; OR

Approve the travel report – Councilman Marlon Skenandore – Reservation Economic

Summit – Las Vegas, NV – March 10-15, 2024

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Programs/Services

☐ MIS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

Revised: 11/15/2021

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☒ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☒ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☐ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Marlon Skenandore, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Name, Title/Entity

Revised: 11/15/2021

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B USINESS C OMMITTEE

T RAVEL R EPORT

Travel Report for:

Travel Event:

Marlon Skenandore

Enter name(s) of other

Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to

delete

Enter name(s) of other

Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to

delete

Enter name(s) of other

Travelers OR [SPACE BAR] to

delete

2024 Reservation Economic Summit

Travel Location:

Las Vegas, NV

Departure Date:

03/10/2024

Return Date:

03/15/2024

Projected Cost:

2860.00

Actual Cost:

2635.29

Date Travel was Approved by OBC:

11/08/2023

Narrative/Background:

The 2024 Reservation Economic Summit (RES) had multiple objectives I was looking to

achieve. First and foremost I wanted to immerse myself into the tribal leadership that

RES had to offer as the largest Native American conference in the US. Networking and

speaking with Leaders across Indian Country on how they moved the needle for their

Nations and how we progressively move this Nation forward in a good way with some

of the innovative ways they approached certain scenarios.

My first day was filled with breakout sessions that focused on Workforce Development

and Entrepreneurial ecosystems. My aim was to gather insight on how we can foster

these types of initiatives for Oneida and empower our membership to think outside

the box. The key to building our community economy is for the government, tribal

programs, and Oneida entrepreneurs to work in tandem on a more unified front. The

second day was filled with meeting with entrepreneurs learning their stories and how

tribal governments fostered their growth. Asking what, when, how, and outcomes to

their success and gathering strategies that can be brought home to our entrepreneur

membership. As a Nation we need to be more supportive to our entrepreneurs and

assist in more ways to help them grow our reservation economy, which is important

for us all to move forward together. Many of the Native American financial

institutions are supporting them with their technical assistance and funding to support

them. How can we become more connected to that network and work collaboratively

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to be supportive for our local entrepreneurs? The RES Fashion Show and was the

inspiration for the Art and Fashion Show. RES showcased local artists, entrepreneurs,

and fashion designers empowering them putting a spotlight on the indigenous models

and fashion designs. I met with the coordinating event staff and received information

to share with our programming departments to inquire options of hosting an event to

showcase our nation on a global platform such as RES. Third day I visited with WI

Economic Indigenous Development Corp rep Randy Cadotte re: funding and assistance

for tribal business owners followed by the Trade Show where we met with Department

of Energy reps about upcoming Oneida projects, Native Nation Institutes open

conversation about our current Nation Building in Oneida, a company that has a

sophisticated ID Printing machine with many capabilities beyond what we currently

have, and also met other Oneida Nation members around the US that have business

that could assist or improve our Telehealth and rave alert type systems. Councilman

Jameson Wilson and I met with people re: clean energy funding and other areas of

Indian Country coming down the pipeline. It was a great networking opportunity with

the greatest connection coming from PHD Crystal Lee a Navajo member who owns a

telehealth business, current professor at the University of New Mexico, and works

with the NFL during Super Bowl week with event coordination. We will keep in

contact with her with the appropriate staff as she is interested in connecting with our

nation. The last day was a lot of networking and meeting new people out in Indian

Country. Overall, a great experience for my professional growth and continually being

able to share resources by bringing back to the Nation. Lastly, attached emails and

information contacts from vendors we met at the Tradeshow.

Item(s) Requiring Attention:

Councilman Skenandore to follow up with appropriate Direct Reports from report.

Requested Action:

Approve the travel report.

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Marlon G. Skenandore

Fawn J. Billie

FW: Follow-up from RES 2024

Friday, April 12, 2024 3:49:14 PM

THE BURNS WAY Briefing Note JULY.2023.pdf

TALKING STICK INFO PACKAGE-2024 MARCH.pdf

From: Ken House <ken@trycycle.ca>

Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 11:18 AM

To: Marlon G. Skenandore <mskenan1@oneidanation.org>; Jameson J. Wilson

<jwilson@oneidanation.org>; Jonas G. Hill <jhill1@oneidanation.org>

Cc: John MacBeth <john@trycycle.ca>

Subject: Follow-up from RES 2024

Gentlemen,

It was nice meeting all of you in Las Vegas, I'm sure we will cross paths many times in the

months ahead as our team plans on attending multiple conferences to meet new tribal

contacts. Next time we meet, I will introduce you to my business partner John MacBeth,

CC'd on this email.

Per our conversations, I have not included anything related to TetherAll since that's on

Mari's To-Do list. We are doing other things, however, that fall under your purview as

caretakers of tribal security and general wellfare.

Imagine...

1. Regarding Oneida's Healing to Wellness Court, if you had a diversionary program

using mobile technology for people charged with drug-related offenses?

2. Regarding the Oneida Nation School System, if you had an anonymous place where

students could get help when being bullied, neglected, or abused?

3. Regarding Veterans Services and Resources, if you had anonymous peer chat so

struggling Oneida veterans could get emotional support and other services upon request

from other Oneida veterans in a safe, anonymous environment?

4. Regarding Oneida Emergency Management, if your Emergency Response Plan

included a FirstAlerts system allowing you to send trusted messages regarding natural

disasters, lockdowns, missing and exploited children, etc.?

5. Regarding Oneida Family and Social Services, if you had a Workforce Development

tool that allowed tribal members to earn extra money on their own time, helping them buy

sneakers, diapers, and other supplies when their budgets are stretched too thin?

I've attached a two PDFs showing you how we are working with other First Nations to

create these tools for tribal nations like Oneida. And, I've included two photos - one of my

father at a powwow in the 1970's and my uncle Robert Bennett, who was the

Commissioner of Indian Affairs under LBJ in the 1960's.

We'd love to meet any or all of you virtually in April so we can show you what we're doing.

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Ken House, Jr.

Cofounder

TryCycle Data Systems

207-595-2853

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for All Veterans.

BRIEFING NOTE | JULY 2023

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Introduction

Access to critical mental health and wellness services has been an ongoing challenge for veterans in Canada: those who have served

in the Canadian Armed Forces or the RCMP. Although entry points to apply for and access care are commonly recognized, the

availability of health professionals (both for operational stress injuries and more broadly, for mental health treatment) is constrained

by the overwhelming and growing demand for services.

Through a historic and unprecedented partnership between Indigenous, Minority, and non-Indigenous stakeholders, The Burns Way

will enhance access to care, promote care continuity, and support referrals of veterans across Canada. It will engage those veterans

and families seeking operational stress injury care/mental health care. It will instill trust in the availability of services while on waiting

lists and post-discharge from active mental health treatment.

The Burns Way is a novel approach that marries technology with trained Peer Advocates through an anonymous platform to

augment the current pathway to clinical care. Adding layers of support (service) and not levels of bureaucracy to a healthcare

system struggling to meet demands will ensure timely, reliable access 24/7/365.

The Foundation of the Program

The Burns Way incorporates four pillars representing the foundational beliefs and core values that will direct the design and

execution of The Burns Way initiative. All connections are completely anonymous. There is no capability to have the identity of the

guest revealed. When the chat session ends, all data exchanged between the guest and the Peer Advocate disappears. Adhering to

these pillars will be vital in securing the success and efficacy of the program.

» Shame Reduction:

This pillar addresses the negative stigma and shame often experienced by those seeking support and

services. Shame reduction aims to address these issues by promoting a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive environment that

encourages veterans to seek help without shame or stigma. The Burns Way ensures that the veteran seeking support controls

all interactions. This pillar may include several components, such as education and awareness campaigns to address negative

attitudes and beliefs surrounding mental health.

» Cultural Safety:

In the context of mental health support for veterans, cultural safety refers to the creation of environment(s)

that are respectful, non-judgmental, and free from discrimination, where individuals feel comfortable expressing their cultural

identity and receiving support and care that is responsive to their cultural needs. Respect for diverse cultures and identities,

including sexual orientation, race, language, and branch of service, will be incorporated into all aspects of the delivery of

The Burns Way. Creating a culturally safe environment can help reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues and

encourage veterans to seek support, which can lead to improved mental health outcomes.

» Peer Support:

By incorporating peer support as a program pillar, mental health services can better meet the needs of

veterans, particularly those who may feel isolated or reluctant to seek help. Peer support aims to provide veterans access to

trained peer resources that provide emotional support, guidance, and practical advice on navigating mental health challenges.

Peer resources will be veterans, representing the diversity within the veteran population. The peers will undergo specific training

to provide safe and supportive environments to veterans.

» Technology as a Facilitator:

Digital tools like the Talking Stick and TetherAll promote digital inclusion, innovation, and

accessibility. Technologies will enable access to peer support services for veterans, particularly those who may live in remote

or rural areas or have difficulty accessing care due to physical disabilities. Technology is a powerful facilitator in supporting the

mental health needs of veterans, reducing barriers to care, and increasing social support.

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The Burns Way Approach

The Burns Way will provide a unique blend of technological and human interactions that have been tried and proven in Indigenous

communities across Saskatchewan.

Leveraging an untapped “militia” of veterans to be recruited and trained as paid Peer Advocates will ensure veterans in need

(“guests”) of support connect with empathic, trusted PEOPLE with lived experience who can listen, guide, encourage, and comfort

them in times of need.

The principal connection between guests and Peer Advocates will be a platform called Talking Stick.

This anonymous chat application will be available in English, French, Spanish, and ten Indigenous languages to ensure access and

signal cultural safety to guests. The Burns Way is committed to working with partners to identify needs and expand language access,

as the target populations indicate. Users can download Talking Stick free of charge to IOS and Android mobile devices, or the

platform is also available for use on desktop devices through a web link. In both cases, all interactions are entirely anonymous,

meaning there is no capacity to identify the guest, and when the chat ends, all content disappears.

With Talking Stick, there is no judgment, Peers Advocates will answer all questions, and the connection is in the control of the guest.

When a Peer Advocate assesses that a guest requires immediate professional care, they will extend an invitation to connect with a

Burns Way Support Leader through another platform called TetherAll.

This connection will not be anonymous and will offer a personalized “compassionate digital tether” to assist in navigating the care

system and get the guest to treatment sooner and with less stress.

The Burns Way anticipates hiring up to 250 Peer Advocates and 10 Support Leaders in its initial phase.

These will be trained and supported by Regional Managers and will receive training and supervision from certified mental health

professionals.

Engaging veterans in The Burns Way as Peer Advocates will provide the opportunity to support those who have served, create a

new sense of purpose, and propagate a “veterans’ economy” that did not exist previously, recognizing the value of lived experience

in the service of Canada.

The Partnership

The Burns Way is the result of seven-year journey, culminating in a commitment made between the Royal Canadian Legion, the

Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association/Assembly of First Nations and Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones, to work

together to improve Veteran’s mental health by way of developing and creating enhanced services for all veterans.

The Royal Canadian Legion and the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding

agreeing to cooperate, support, and promote The Burns Way. Of particular interest is a shared goal to create barrier-free, culturally

competent access to services for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) and Minority (racialized, LGBTQ2S+, etc.) veterans who

have historically been excluded from or have experienced barriers to access to traditional care opportunities.

The Burns Way has received formal endorsement from the First Nations Veterans Council of the Assembly of First Nations, the

Dominion Executive Council of the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations through an AllChiefs Resolution.

The program’s development has benefitted from the advice and guidance of a Mentor’s Group comprised of prominent veterans

representing the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP, and Indigenous voices.

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Summary

When launched, The Burns Way promises to fundamentally change the pathways to support for ALL Canadians who have served.

The key to supporting veterans who are struggling with service-related mental health impacts is forging connections to real people

in real time. Who better to listen, empathize, and support than someone who wore the uniform? Using tried and true technological

tools, these trained, supported, and paid Peers will increase capacity on the veteran’s services landscape. Timely support will be

assured throughout the recovery journey, on your terms, for as long as needed.

The Burns Way is actively reaching out to stakeholders who work for the betterment of services to veterans. We invite

interested individuals and organizations to visit the The Burns Way landing page and sign up to receive updates or to e-mail

info@theburnsway.ca.

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In Memory of Earl Burns, Sr.: The Burns Way is named

in remembrance and in honour of Earl Burns Sr., a proud Veteran

(Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry), a residential school

survivor, and a member of the James Smith Cree Nation who died

protecting his family and his community on September 4, 2022. Earl

ultimately gave his life to save others. In recognition of her personal

loss and sacrifice, Earl’s wife, Joyce Burns, who was also wounded in

the attacks, was honoured with the Silver Cross.

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TALKING STICK, THE PLACE TO GO TO KNOW.

INDIGENOUS SUPPORT, COMMUNITY SAFETY, & SERVICES

Lived Experience Peer Support • Emergency Alert Sovereignty • Jobs & Capacity Building • Language Promotion

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NEW! FIRST ALERTS

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• Chat 1-on-1 with other Indigenous People

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EMPOWERING INDIGENOUS VOICES:

SHAPING A NEW NARRATIVE

WITH TALKING STICK

In many Indigenous communities, individuals can feel unheard and insignificant, burdened

by shame and stigma. Fear of judgment and a lack of culturally safe spaces can silence

their struggles, leaving them to suffer alone. Every person deserves to be heard and valued.

Talking Stick offers a bold, human solution – a place where Indigenous voices matter.

Together with our partners, TryCycle and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations

developed the Talking Stick app in late 2021 and launched the program by May 2022.

Because nothing like this existed, the idea behind the Talking Stick app emerged – based

on the protocol of granting the holder of the “talking stick” the right to speak while others

listen without interruption. This practice ensures that all voices are heard and respected.

Since 2022, the Talking Stick app has established itself as a trusted destination offering

anonymous lived experience peer support, by and for Indigenous people.

“The uniqueness of the app is that it’s anonymous. As soon as you are done

chatting, the information is gone. It’s about trust.” – Kyle Prettyshield, Executive

Director, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations

At the heart of Talking Stick is a trusted and successful model that prioritizes lived

experience peer support, anonymity, and indigenous autonomy at the community level.

The recent addition of “FirstAlerts” an emergency alert system exclusive to the Talking

Stick app, underscores our unwavering commitment to safety and sovereignty.

ABOUT TRYCYCLE

TryCycle Data Systems Inc. is a Canadian technology company headquartered in

the national capital region of Ottawa, Ontario, on the unceded, unsurrendered

Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.

Incorporated in 2017, TryCycle emerged from co-founders John MacBeth and

Ken House’s deep-rooted mission to address healthcare gaps in Indigenous

communities and combat the devastating impact of the opioid crisis across

North America. Their journey was fueled by a shared commitment to foster digital

compassion, as a response to the opioid crisis, and the surge in isolation, loneliness,

substance use disorders, mental illness, and diseases of despair.

Today, the company remains committed to developing digital solutions that are

grounded in shared lived experiences, community building, and accessibility.

TryCycle works closely with Veterans, Indigenous, and Clinical populations to

create tailored solutions addressing mental health, substance use, and loneliness.

Our valued customers, collaborators and partners include:

• American Psychiatric Association

• Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations

• Indigenous Services Canada

• The Assembly of First Nations

• Yale School of Medicine

• Royal Ottawa Hospital’s Institute of Mental Health Research

• Mood Disorders Canada.

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A digital health innovator, TryCycle proudly employs over 230 individuals across

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CANADA’S FIRST

INDIGENOUS-OWNED AND

OPERATED EMERGENCY

ALERT SYSTEM WITH

PEER SUPPORT

The Talking Stick app encompasses four community-based

features and services, each upholding a strict commitment

to anonymity, privacy, and sovereignty.

• Lived Experience Peer Support (LEPS)

• FirstAlerts

• Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART)

• Special Teams

A virtual safe space where Indigenous individuals can connect

anonymously to real people, initiating a chat at their own pace. In under a minute,

individuals can connect with peers who share their language, culture, and lived

experiences. The LEPS anonymous chat option provides an Indigenous-toIndigenous digital platform, offering 24/7 access to trained Peer Advocates.

Together, this provides a new level of access and privacy designed by and for

Indigenous communities. Individuals can engage in one-on-one conversations, in a supportive environment, without limitations

or restrictions on the topics the individual wishes to explore, emotions they can express, or experiences they want to share. This

can include feelings of anxiety, loneliness, grief, or any other personal challenge they may face.

“A lot of young people struggle with having someone to support them, and sometimes don’t feel

safe expressing their issues. The anonymity has been a big factor for students being able to speak

freely to the online peer advocates.” – Jennifer Fobert, Principal at Chamakese Education Centre, Chitek Lake

Every chat is 100% anonymous, there is no login information, no password and no personal information is requested – providing

the foundation for safe, judgment-free conversations to fill gaps that have persistently sustained feelings of isolation, shame, and

hopelessness. True anonymity allows even the most hesitant to seek support and have their voices heard.

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A community-operated Indigenous alert system for public safety, missing persons,

and natural disasters. With FirstAlerts, information and alert messages can be

tailored to the situation or location details, which can be especially important in

communities where street signs and house numbers aren’t always available. Alert

messages can provide specific details about the type of emergency, times, location,

and recommended actions people should follow to stay safe. It’s the first system

of its kind for First Nations in Canada that bridges the connection between safety alerts and access to peer support, reaching

specific groups of people, regions, and cultures while incorporating Indigenous language capabilities. This means that community

members can receive updates during emergencies, directly from a source they trust: their own leaders.

FirstAlerts empowers community leaders with alert sovereignty, ensuring the safety and accuracy of information is shared without

delay when every second counts. Easy to use and accessible, set-up takes under an hour, and alerts can be sent on the go from a

phone, tablet, or laptop, providing peace of mind when it matters most.

“An app like this will help our First Nations to respond quickly and provide protection and advance warning

to all of our membership.” – Chief Robert Head, James Smith Cree Nation

During active emergencies or when there’s a serious threat to public safety,

the Talking Stick app can be the place to go to know – a destination to connect with

an on-call virtual response team. The Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) is a

specialized group of peers who are trained in Disaster Response and understand the

unique cultural context and needs of Indigenous communities. This ensures that

the support provided is culturally sensitive and tailored to the community’s specific

requirements, especially during a surge in demand for information and resources.

In contrast to the rampant spread of misinformation on social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok, which can intensify

fear and confusion in times of chaos and crisis, the DART team offers a crucial solution. Simply by being available and accessible

to swiftly share accurate information and dispel rumors, the DART team can help to stabilize communities and provide reliable

updates. Access to the live DART team resources within the Talking Stick app empowers Indigenous communities to take charge of

their emergency response efforts. Community leaders retain the authority to activate the team, enabling them to make decisions

that prioritize the well-being of their community.

Access Community Health Resources anonymously through Special Teams,

an innovative feature inviting verified public sector, social services, and health

professionals into the Talking Stick app. This feature becomes especially valuable

for community members who may not have access to these resources locally. By

inviting public health nurses, health educators, counsellors, and regional program

resources (ex. family services, court services, or financial services) into the app,

individuals can overcome barriers such as fear of judgment or shame that may

hinder them from seeking help or information.

Special Teams aims to provide a new pathway for community members to initiate anonymous chat-based conversations or obtain

information without ever revealing their identity. This anonymity empowers even the most hesitant individuals to ask candid

questions and receive the support they need without fear of repercussions. As a result, Special Teams can help to reduce the

stigma surrounding health-related questions and promote overall well-being within Indigenous communities, while dramatically

expanding anonymous public health/services in one place.

While Lived Experience Peer Advocates can offer peer support and a judgment-free

anonymous listening space for community members, peers are not licensed health

professionals. “TetherAll” is a separate digital wellness tool provided by TryCycle,

distinct from Talking Stick. It acts as a digital compassionate tether, connecting

clients to their healthcare team and treatment plan, especially for those in treatment

or recovery from mental health, addiction, or substance use disorders.

Unlike Talking Stick, TetherAll is not anonymous; it collects personal health information, requires a login, and consent. Before

launching Talking Stick, TetherAll was TryCycle’s primary solution and core product, developed in 2019 for clinical teams in both

Canada and North America, for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations. More information about TetherAll is available

upon request.

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TALKING STICK VIDEOS

CTV National News, January 24, 2024

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, an annual campaign across Canada to encourage a national

conversation about mental health, CTV National News speaks with The Federation of

Sovereign Indigenous First Nations about Talking Stick in Saskatchewan, emphasizing

the importance of creating jobs and building trust through anonymity by giving help,

hope, and a voice to First Nations. Watch Video

Global News, February 14, 2024

Chief Robert Head, of James Smith Cree Nation announces a partnership with Talking

Stick as the first community to gain access to FirstAlerts, a new emergency alerting

system available, nearly one and a half years after Canada’s worst mass stabbing

occurred in their community. Watch Video

Indigenous Voices Live, September 2023

Last fall, TryCycle invited Talking Stick’s peer advocates to share their voices by recalling

their most significant experience with an anonymous guest. These first-person videos

serve as compelling testimonials, demonstrating the positive impact of Talking Stick on

Indigenous individuals and communities.

• Shannon’s Story, Peer Advocate: Voices Live: Shannon Watch Video

• Kenny’s Story, Peer Advocate: Voices Live: Kenneth Watch Video

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TALKING STICK IS A VIRTUAL DESTINATION FOR SUPPORT,

SAFETY, AND SERVICES THAT EMPOWER INDIGENOUS

VOICES, CULTURE, LANGUAGE, AND LIVED EXPERIENCES.

To learn more about TryCycle or Talking Stick, please visit our website,

or to request a demo, send us an email to info@trycycle.ca

Thank you to our partners

Talking Stick was created in partnership with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN),

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), and TryCycle Data Systems.

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Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - U.S. Department of Energy Tribal Clean Energy

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/24/24

2. Session:

☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Choose or type justification.

3. Requested Motion:

☐ Accept as information; OR

Approve the travel report from Councilman Jameson Wilson for the DOE Clean Energy Summit

in Temecula, California – February 26-29, 2024

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

☐ Finance

☐ Law Office

☐ Gaming/Retail

☒ Other: OBC

☐ Programs/Services

☐ DTS

☐ Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

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6. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☐ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☒ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☒ Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

☒ Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded

☐ Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Fawn Cottrell, Executive Assistant to Councilman Wilson

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B USINESS C OMMITTEE

T RAVEL R EPORT

Travel Report for:

Travel Event:

Jameson Wilson

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DOE 2024 Tribal Clean Energy Summit

Travel Location:

Temecula, California

Departure Date:

02/26/2024

Return Date:

02/29/2024

Projected Cost:

2,350.94

Actual Cost:

1,769.22

Date Travel was Approved by OBC:

01/10/2024

Narrative/Background:

Approximately every two years, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian

Energy along with other DOE offices convenes tribal leaders and energy stakeholders

to exchange ideas promoting energy infrastructure development for tribes and tribal

communities. Tribal leaders and their subject matter experts—together with the DOE,

the administration, federal agency partners, state governments, private industry,

utilities, and academia—attend to build networks, exchange ideas, explore crosscutting and cost-effective solutions to national energy interests, and support tribal

sovereignty. Through a cooperative agreement with the Office of Indian Energy, the

National Conference of State Legislatures collaborates on these summits.

This DOE Tribal Clean Energy Summit was a two-day event that provided an

opportunity to meet leadership from the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs

and to learn more about the various program offices and partners. The summit

highlighted projects and programs that have empowered native nations to expand

their renewable energy resources and establish energy sovereignty.

The summit was a great experience for me as I connected with many resources that

will benefit the Oneida Nation. I learned that there is a plethora of funding sources

available to tribes through federal legislation like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

(BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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The BIL has a $13 billion set aside for tribes with an estimated $2.5 billion specified

for energy resilience programming. The IRA set aside $720 million for tribes for clean

energy investment. These sources of funds can assist tribes with electrifying homes,

technical assistance - (facilitation for strategic planning, operations and maintenance,

renewable energy deployment), implementing clean energy technology, clean

transportation, renewable energy workforce development, community solar

programming, etc.

These funding opportunities can help the Nation implement some of its energy

initiatives, which segways into what really stood out to me during one of the breakout

sessions I attended. Strategic Energy Planning: The Cornerstone for Clean Energy

Deployment was one of the more informational sessions that I observed during the

DOE Tribal Clean Energy Summit. The panelists consisted of tribal leadership from

Metlakatla Indian Community and subject matter experts in energy and land use that

represented tribes such as the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Gun Lake

tribe and Forest County Potawatomi.

All the panelists stressed the importance and necessity of having a communication

plan embedded in a strategic energy plan so that details and strategies therein can be

shared appropriately and efficiently with the community. Which leads to the next

crucial component of executing the initiatives of a strategic energy plan. Community

engagement is integral in the successful deployment of renewable energy projects for

tribes. The community needs to be informed of the details of each proposed project

within the plan so that they understand why such projects are being suggested. The

following questions are good examples as to how project details and information can

be framed for the community to comprehend:

•

Who benefits from the project?

What is the purpose of the project?

When is the start and end date of construction for the project?

Where will it be located?

Why is the project being proposed?

How will the project be funded?

Community involvement is also a critical piece to the successful deployment of

renewable energy projects. There are people in the community, that operate outside

of the tribe’s organization, that are passionate about renewable energy. These

individuals are considered “Community Energy Champions,” who garner a great deal

of knowledge and expertise in the field of clean energy and sustainability. The

panelists at this breakout session emphasized the value of having Community Energy

Champions involved in certain phases of planning and outreach.

This breakout session was very informative and enlightening for me and I have already

relayed this information to the Nation’s Energy Team on how we can start the process

of re-strategizing our current energy plan.

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Some significant outcomes that derived from this summit is that the Energy Team is

moving forward with redeveloping the Nation’s strategic energy plan and will be

utilizing internal and external resources for facilitation. The external resources will

come from Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association (MTERA), which is a nonprofit intertribal organization comprised of Midwest Tribes. The Oneida Nation is a

member of MTERA and their services to the nation will come at no financial cost.

Another outcome from the summit is that my office requested the Legislative

Operating Committee (LOC) to add a Renewable Energy Law to the LOC’s Active Files

List, which was accepted by the LOC on April 3, 2024, and is now categorized as a

high priority for legislative development.

Lastly, I would like to acknowledge how instrumental the 2024 DOE Clean Energy

Summit was in spurring the inspiration in the Oneida Nation’s intentions to restrategize the energy plan and to get the Renewable Energy legislation started for the

Nation.

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Indian Hill Singers

DJ Willie Maze

Indian Hill Singers is a northern style

drum based out of Barstow, California.

(Muskogee, Tohono O’Odham,

Akimel O’Odham, and Pilipino)

Willie Maze is an Oakland-based

Native, DJ, Graffiti writer, artist,

organizer, and defender of

Mother Earth.

Monday, February 26, 2024

4:00–7:00 p.m.

Summit Ballroom Foyer

Registration

Pre-Summit Events

1:00–3:00 p.m.

Cottonwood

Tribal Q&A Session with the Loan Programs Office’s Tribal Energy Financing Program

3:00–5:00 p.m.

Elderberry

Tribal Listening Session: West Coast Offshore Wind

7:00–8:30 p.m.

Grand Ballroom Main

Film screening of “Covenant of the Salmon People”

Share your Tribal Nations’ concerns, goals, and insights regarding the Tribal Energy Finance

Program. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office seeks to understand how

Tribes intend to interact with energy project developers and outside financiers who would like to

work alongside Tribes and use DOE financing.

Share your concerns, goals, and insights on this topic to help federal agencies better serve

Tribal needs and establish pathways for successful collaboration. Hosted by the DOE Grid

Deployment Office (GDO) and the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy

Management. This session is only open to Tribal elected leaders and Tribal employees.

The Nez Perce Tribe teeters on the brink of a biodiversity and cultural crisis. Watch as their fight

continues to restore and recover wild Chinook salmon to their historic numbers. Nez Perce Tribal

representatives will offer opening comments, as well as conduct Q&A discussion following the

film. Snacks and refreshments provided!

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Summit Ballroom Foyer

Registration

Opening Ceremonies and Plenary Session

7:30–8:30 a.m.

Summit C

Continental Breakfast

8:30–8:45 a.m.

Summit C

Welcome

8:45–9:00 a.m.

Summit C

Introducing our Emcee

9:00–9:15 a.m.

Summit C

Host Tribal Leader Welcome

9:15–9:30 a.m.

Summit C

Supporting Tribal Energy Sovereignty

9:30–10:00 a.m.

Summit C

Keynote Speaker

10:00–10:15 a.m.

Summit C

Pechanga Energy Vision: Pathway to Energy Sovereignty

10:15–10:40 a.m.

Summit C

Energy Transition: Indian Country Leading the Way!

10:40–11:00 a.m.

Summit C

Networking Activity (at your table)

11:00–11:15 a.m.

Summit C

Keynote Speaker

11:15–11:30 a.m.

Summit C

Keynote Speaker

11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Grand Ballroom

Foyer tables

Break

12:00–1:00 p.m.

Summit C

Lunch and Keynote

1:00–1:30 p.m.

Grand Ballroom

Foyer tables

Break

DJ: Willie Maze

Posting of the Colors: Native American Veterans Association

Drum group: Indian Hill Singers (flag song)

Jana Schmieding (Cheyenne River Lakota), Actor, Comedian, and Writer

Mark Macarro (Pechanga Band of Indians), Chairperson, Pechanga Band of Indians and

President, National Congress of American Indians

Wahleah Johns (Navajo Nation/Diné), Director, DOE Office of Indian Energy

Jennifer M. Granholm, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy

Pi-Ta Pitt (Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs of Oregon), General Manager, Pechanga

Western Electric

Moderator: Dr. Tommy Jones (Cherokee Nation/Naknek Native Village), Deployment Specialist,

DOE Office of Indian Energy

• Sherry J. Parker (Hualapai Indian Tribe), Chairperson, Hualapai Indian Tribe

• AlexAnna Salmon (Yup’ik and Aleut), Council President, Igiugig Village

• Meryl Picard (Bishop Paiute Tribe), Chairwoman, Bishop Paiute Tribe

David Hochschild, Chair, California Energy Commission

Tracey LeBeau (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe), Administrator and CEO, Western Area Power

Administration

Meet with DOE program staff

Winona LaDuke (Anishinaabe), Director of Research, Anishinaabe Agriculture Institute and

Director of Strategy, Akiing

Meet with DOE program staff

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Concurrent Sessions

1:30–3:00 p.m.

Novel Clean Energy Pathways to Economic Resilience

Summit D

Moderator: Elisah VandenBussche, Policy Analyst, DOE Office of Policy

• Shannon Wheeler (Nez Perce Tribe), Chairman, Nez Perce Tribe

• Erin Dayl, Tribal Business Development Director, Seneca Nation/Seneca Environmental

• Ray Wiseman, General Manager, Yakama Nation/Yakama Power

• Tracy Niro, Utility Partnerships Program Manager and Federal Utility Partnership Working Group

Chair, DOE Federal Energy Management Program

1:30–3:00 p.m.

Strategic Energy Planning: The Cornerstone for Clean Energy Deployment

Summit E

Moderator: Mike Stevenson, Technical Assistance Lead, DOE Office of Indian Energy

• Keolani Booth (Metlakatla Indian Community), Councilman, Metlakatla Indian Community

• Jerry Hauber, Energy Manager, Forest County Potawatomi Community

• Catherine Adsitt, Director of Land Use, Gun Lake Tribe

• Brian Lipscomb (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes), Chief Executive Officer,

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation/Energy Keepers

• Liz Weber, Senior Program Manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

1:30–3:00 p.m.

Tribal Perspectives on a Sustainable, Domestic Critical Minerals Supply Chain

Grand West

Moderator: Matt Dannenberg (Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians),

Senior Tribal Liaison, DOE Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs

• Mark Fox (Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation), Chairman, Three Affiliated

Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation

• Kelly Applegate (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe), Commissioner of Natural Resources, Millie Lacs

Band of Ojibwe

• Corey Carmack (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), Tribal Liaison, DOE Office of

Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains

1:30–3:00 p.m.

Going Big: Unlocking Tribal Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects

Grand Main

Host: Johanna Zetterberg, Senior Advisor, DOE Office of the Under Secretary for Infrastructure

Moderator: Pilar Thomas (Pascua Yaqui Tribe), Partner, Quarles & Brady’s Energy, Environment &

Natural Resources Practice Group

• Janet Myers (Moapa Band of Paiute Indians), Chairwoman, Moapa Band of Paiute Indians

• Vickie Simmons (Moapa Band of Paiute Indians), Vice-Chairman, Moapa Band of Paiute

Indians

• Ron Suppah (Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs of Oregon), Vice Chair, Confederated

Tribes of the Warm Springs of Oregon/Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises

• Timothy Nuvangyaoma (Hopi Tribe), Chairman, Hopi Tribe

• PoQueen Rivera (Pueblo of Pojoaque), Director of Tribal Affairs, Federal Permitting

Improvement Steering Council

• Rachel McNamara, Director of Outreach and Assistance, Federal Energy Regulatory

Commission Office of Public Participation

1:30–3:00 p.m.

DOE Program Office Hours

Grand Ballroom

Foyer tables

• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, DOE Office of State and

Community Energy Programs (SCEP)

• Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program, DOE SCEP

• Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant Program, DOE GDO

• Elective Pay Opportunities for Tribes and Tax-Exempt entities, DOE Office of Policy

• Tribal Energy Financing Program, DOE Loan Programs Office

3:00–3:30 p.m.

Break

Grand Ballroom

Foyer tables

Meet DOE program staff

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Concurrent Sessions

3:30–5:00 p.m.

Navigating New Horizons: Tribal Perspectives on Offshore Wind

Summit D

Moderator: Mark Severy, Advisor, DOE Grid Deployment Office

• Glenn Ellis Jr. (Makah Indian Tribe), Councilman and Treasurer, Makah Indian Tribe

• Michael Gerace (Yurok Tribe), Director of Planning and Community Development, Yurok Tribe

• Linnea Jackson (Hoopa Valley Tribe), General Manager, Hoopa Valley Tribe/Hoopa Valley Public

Utilities District

• Dave Ball, Pacific Region Tribal and Indigenous Communities Liaison, Bureau of Ocean Energy

Management

3:30–5:00 p.m.

How to Bring Your Clean Energy Project to Market

Summit E

Moderator: Mike Stevenson, Technical Assistance Lead, DOE Office of Indian Energy

• Yekaterina (Katya) Karankevich, Project Manager for Rural Energy, Alaska Native Tribal Health

Consortium

• Ingemar Mathiasson, Renewable Energy Manager, Northwest Arctic Borough

• Margie Schaff, Partner/Attorney, Native Energy Resources Counsel

• Anthony Giacobbe, General Manager, Seneca Nation/Seneca Energy and Telecom

• Pi-Ta Pitt (Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs of Oregon), General Manager, Pechanga

Western Electric

3:30–5:00 p.m.

Residential Solar and Energy Efficiency Success Stories in Tribal Communities

Grand West

Moderator: Carrie Nelson, Policy Analyst, DOE Office of Policy

• Bruno Zagar, Energy Projects Manager, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

• Clyde Abrahamson (Spokane Tribe of Indians), Development Manager, Spokane Tribe of

Indians

• William Walksalong (Northern Cheyenne Tribe), Senior Advisor, Northern Cheyenne Tribe

• Arash N. Moalemi (Navajo Nation), Deputy General Manager, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority

(NTUA) Generation, Inc.

• Eddie Dellamary, Rural Energy Specialist, Tanana Chiefs Conference

• Dr. Tommy Jones (Cherokee Nation/Naknek Native Village), Deployment Specialist, DOE Office

of Indian Energy

• Iris Friday (Tlingit), Native American Program Specialist, U.S. Department of Housing and

Urban Development Office of Native American Programs

• Karen Zelmar, Program Manager, DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs

3:30–5:00 p.m.

Demystifying Federal Loans and Incentives to Launch Into Your Clean

Energy Future

Grand Main

Moderator: Arpita Bhattacharyya, Chief Climate Officer, DOE Loan Programs Office

• Jesse Leighton (Nez Perce Tribe), Executive Director, Nez Perce Tribe/Nimiipuu Energy

• James Colombe (Rosebud Sioux Tribe/Nez Perce Tribe), Policy Advisor, U.S. Treasury Office of

Tribal and Native Affairs

• Clare Sierawski, Senior Energy Counselor, U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Rural

Development

• Suleman Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Swell Energy

• Simon Bunyan, Management and Program Analyst, Minority Business and Workforce Division

within the DOE Office of Economic Impact and Diversity

3:30–5:00 p.m.

DOE Program Office Hours

Grand Ballroom

Foyer tables

• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, DOE SCEP

• Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program, DOE SCEP

• Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant Program, DOE GDO

Reception

5:30–7:00 p.m.

Reception

Journey’s End Restaurant

All summit attendees are invited! Join us to relax, reconnect, and enjoy light refreshments and

entertainment from DJ Willie Maze, while networking (no host bar).

7:00 p.m.

Dinner (on your own)

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Summit Ballroom Foyer

Registration

Plenary Session

7:30–8:30 a.m.

Summit C

Continental Breakfast

8:30–9:00 a.m.

Summit C

Emcee Keynote

9:00–9:15 a.m.

Summit C

Keynote Speaker

9:15–9:30 a.m.

Summit C

Achieving Climate Goals Together: Recent Progress on Clean Energy Goals

9:30–10:00 a.m.

Summit C

Fireside Chat with the Office of Infrastructure: Supporting Tribal Led

Transformational Clean Energy Projects

Jana Schmieding (Cheyenne River Lakota), Actor, Comedian, and Writer

David Conrad (Osage Nation), Deputy Director, DOE Office of Indian Energy

Carla Frisch, Acting Executive Director and Principal Deputy Director, DOE Office of Policy

Moderator: Jeremiah Baumann, Director of Policy and Implementation, DOE Office of the

Under Secretary for Infrastructure

• Keishaa Austin, Acting Director, DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs

• Regina Galer, Program Manager, Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas, DOE Office

of Clean Energy Demonstrations

• Arpita Bhattacharyya, Chief Climate Officer, DOE Loan Programs Office

10:00–10:15 a.m.

Summit C

Keynote Speaker

10:15–10:45 a.m.

Break

10:45–11:15 a.m.

Summit C

Working Together for a Just Transition

11:15–11:30 a.m.

Summit C

Networking Activity (at your table)

11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Grand Ballroom Foyer tables

Break

12:00–1:00 p.m.

Summit C

Lunch and Keynote

1:00–1:30 p.m.

Grand Ballroom Foyer tables

Break

Arlando Teller (Navajo Nation), Assistant Secretary for Tribal Government Affairs, U.S.

Department of Transportation

Moderator: Wahleah Johns (Navajo/Diné), Director, DOE Office of Indian Energy

• Heidi Binko, Chief Executive Officer & Cofounder, Just Transition Fund

• Rowena Cheromiah (Navajo Nation), Minerals Department, Navajo Nation

• Sandra K. Begay (Navajo Nation), Principal Member of the Technical Staff, Sandia National

Laboratories

Meet with DOE program staff

Jade Begay (Tesuque Pueblo and Diné), Policy Expert and Researcher

Meet with DOE program staff

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Concurrent Sessions

1:30–3:00 p.m.

Summit D

Building Energy Expertise in Indian Country: An Interactive Policy and

Programming Brainstorming Workshop

Host: Raymond “Studie” RedCorn (Osage Nation), Policy Analyst, DOE Office of Indian Energy

1:30–3:00 p.m.

Illuminating Paths to Successful Tribal Community Energy Projects

Summit E

Moderator: Tweedie Doe, Project Officer, DOE Office of Indian Energy

• Daniel Wiggins Jr. (Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians), Natural

Resource Department Deputy Director, Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of

Chippewa Indians

• Amanda Toerdal, Pilgrim Hot Springs General Manager, Kawerak, Inc.

• John Flores, Environmental Department Director, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians

• Kevin Davidson, Director of Planning and Economic Development, Hualapai Indian Tribe

• Josh Gregory, Project Officer, DOE Office of Indian Energy

1:30–3:00 p.m.

H2Hubs on the West Coast

Grand West

Moderator: Brian O’Donnchadha, Tribal Liaison, DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations

• Bo Mazzetti (Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians), Chairman, Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians

• Kent Caputo, Senior Advisor, Cowlitz Indian Tribe

• Zoe Higheagle Strong (Nez Perce Tribe), Vice Provost for Native American Relations and

Programs & Tribal Liaison to the President, Washington State University

• Kate McAteer, Vice Chancellor, Washington State University

• Jennifer Summers, Director of Tribal Relations and Land Services, San Diego Gas & Electric

• Miguel Romero, Chief Commercial Officer, San Diego Gas & Electric

• Andrea Doyle, Manager of External Affairs & Tribal Relations, AltaGas

• Charles Merriam, Project Officer, DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations

1:30–3:00 p.m.

Roadmap to a Zero-Emission Transportation Future

Grand Main

Moderator: Alycia Gilde, National Manager for Zero Emission Vehicle Partnerships and

Engagements, DOE Vehicle Technologies Office

• Grace McGinnis, Technology Manager, DOE Vehicle Technologies Office

• Shelbi Small, Tribal Nations Technical Assistance Lead, Joint Office of Energy and

Transportation

• Robert Blake (Red Lake Nation), Executive Director, Native Sun Community Power

Development

• John Flores, Environmental Department Director, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians

• Jaime Lemus, Transportation and Climate Change Division Manager, Sacramento

Metropolitan Air Quality Management District

• Falisha Lucas, Deputy Director for Tribal Affairs, CALSTART

1:30–3:00 p.m.

DOE Program Office Hours

Grand Ballroom Foyer tables

• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, DOE SCEP

• Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program, DOE SCEP

• Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant Program, DOE GDO

• Tribal Nation Offshore Wind Technical Assistance Program, DOE GDO Transmission Division

• Tribal Energy Financing Program, DOE Loan Programs Office

3:00–3:30 p.m.

Break

Grand Ballroom Foyer tables

Meet DOE program staff

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Closing Plenary Session

3:30–3:45 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Summit C

Wahleah Johns (Navajo/Diné), Director, DOE Office of Indian Energy

3:45–4:15 p.m.

Round Dance

Summit C

Drum

Indian Hill Singers

4:15–4:30 p.m.

Retiring of the Colors

Summit C

Native American Veterans Association

Drum

Indian Hill Singers

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - Breakout Session Descriptions

Novel Clean Energy Pathways to Economic Resilience

Hear ways Tribes are leveraging clean energy to bring additional economic development and resilience to Indian

Country. Topics will include federal procurement, virtual power plants, selling renewable energy certificates, and

creative energy storage solutions.

Strategic Energy Planning: The Cornerstone for Clean Energy Deployment

A strategic energy plan is a medium- to long-term roadmap that can focus and guide efforts toward a defined, and

broadly accepted, energy vision. This exercise of bringing the community together and coming to consensus around

the community’s energy vision, priorities, and goals can be extremely valuable. Hear from Tribes that have utilized

strategic energy plans as cornerstones for clean energy deployment and about DOE resources to support your

strategic plan!

Tribal Perspectives on a Sustainable, Domestic Critical Minerals Supply Chain

The path to hitting our climate goals requires critical minerals, many of which are found near Tribal communities.

If the United States is going to develop new critical minerals domestically, it needs to find a new pathway that

acknowledges sins of the past, is inclusive to local Native American communities, encourages the financial

participation of Tribal governments, and provides a legitimate social license to operate. This session will highlight

experiences of Tribal governments on the frontlines and facilitate discussions on how Tribes and the federal

government can collaborate toward mutual goals.

Going Big: Unlocking Tribal Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects

Tribes are increasingly exploring opportunities for utility-scale clean energy projects that can provide sustained

economic development opportunities. In this session, Tribes will share their project development experience including

partnership structures, financing, and community benefits. We will also discuss clean energy resource potential on

Tribal lands, transmission system considerations, and the challenges and opportunities of utility-scale projects.

Navigating New Horizons: Tribal Perspectives on Offshore Wind

A panel of Tribal and federal representatives will discuss a range of offshore wind topics, from initial planning to

generation and transmission, as well as different Tribal Nations’ experiences. The second part of the session will be

an interactive workshop focused on offshore wind transmission – getting energy from turbines to communities. Share

your input with DOE and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management staff to help create recommended actions to support

the connection of clean, reliable power to communities.

How to Bring Your Clean Energy Project to Market

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to bring a clean energy project to market – each is unique! Learn how several

Tribes have achieved this – through utility formation, purchase agreements, partnerships or somewhere in between –

and find available resources to support the best path forward for your Tribe.

Residential Solar and Energy Efficiency Success Stories in Tribal Communities

Listen to success stories from Tribes about residential solar and energy efficiency projects, paired with federal agency

information on current and future funding opportunities and technical assistance.

Demystifying Federal Loans and Incentives to Launch into Your Clean Energy Future

Hear from and discuss how Tribes across the country are utilizing U.S. Department of the Treasury tax incentives

and loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the DOE Loan Programs Office to power their clean

energy projects.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - Breakout Session Descriptions

Building Energy Expertise in Indian Country: An Interactive Policy and Programming Brainstorming Workshop

Join this interactive session and envision a strategy to grow Indian Country’s staff capacity on energy issues!

Through small group discussions, identify key skill sets needed and where capacity investments can have the

greatest impacts on Tribal energy sovereignty. This session is open to all attendees, including Tribes, policy

makers, nonprofits, and federal staff. (Note: DOE does not endorse policies that are proposed at, or evolve from,

these discussions.)

Illuminating Paths to Successful Tribal Community Energy Projects

Successful projects don’t suddenly appear; they require planning, development, and flexibility. Tribal project

representatives will share their project steps and challenges, as well as how they are overcoming obstacles to

realize energy projects on Tribal lands and achieve long-term benefits for the community. Bonus: Top tips from the

Office of Indian Energy on successfully navigating the application process!

H2Hubs On the West Coast

One of the programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and assigned to the Office of Clean Energy

Demonstrations is for regional hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs). The Pacific Northwest H2Hub will describe the planning

process leading up to their application for federal funding that resulted in prominent Tribal involvement and Rincon

Band of Luiseño Indians will discuss the “node” located on their reservation in southern California and their vision

for the future.

Roadmap to a Zero-Emission Transportation Future

The path toward advancing zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and infrastructure is different for each Tribal community.

With significant investments, emerging technologies, tools, and partnerships, Tribal communities can realize

their zero-emission transportation future. Representatives from Tribal leadership, government and nonprofit

organizations will discuss coordinating and developing a ZEV roadmap through innovative approaches and

deployment best practices that take a holistic approach to successful ZEV implementation.

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On-site DOE Program Office Hours

No appointments needed! Meet with DOE staff during the Summit to get information and advice to move your

clean energy projects forward. Staff will be available at times noted in the agenda at the bistro tables in the

Grand Ballroom Foyer.

Tribal Energy Financing Program

Staff from the Loan Programs Office will be available to discuss how Tribes can access capital through the

Tribal Energy Financing Program, which has up to $20 billion available exclusively for Tribes and Tribal Economic

Development Organizations to large-scale energy projects.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program

Receive application assistance for this flexible formula program. All 774 Tribes and Alaska Native Villages are

eligible for grants ranging from $10,000 to $152,090. Funds can be used for energy planning, efficiency upgrades

in public and private buildings, and more. SCEP staff can answer questions and discuss potential project ideas,

alternative application options, and detailed application support.

Tribal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program

Find out more from SCEP about the $225 million available for Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates. This

program funds Tribal governments and Alaska Native entities to provide up to $14,000 per eligible household for

energy efficiency and electrification home upgrades.

Elective Pay Opportunities for Tribes and Tax-Exempt Entities

Learn answers to procedural questions about clean energy tax credits and how Tribes can claim them through a

new mechanism called elective pay – cash for clean energy. (Pl

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