Mark A. Powless, Sr. and Lloyd E. Powless, Jr. (2025)

Leaders Recognized

Mark A. Powless, Sr. and Lloyd E. Powless, Jr.

Receive Lifetime Acheivement Awards

PG 6

Indigenous Peoples Day

PG 9

Oneida Cultural Heritage

Online Resources

PG 18

Thunderhawk Times

PG 22

Saluting Oneida Veterans: See inside front cover for description.

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NOVEMBER 2025

KALIHWISAKS

From the Kali

Shekóli Swakwe•kú. To those that

have served in the past, are currently

serving, or will serve in the future, I

extend a firm handshake to express

heartfelt appreciation for your

bravery, heroism, and the sacrifices

you've made to ensure the safety and

freedoms we all enjoy today.

I've had the pleasure to interact

with most, if not all of the familiar

Veterans in this community.

Whether it was taking the cover

photo, or greeting one of them

at a community event, it's always

a great honor to say shekóli and

yaw kó.

This also goes for the unfamiliar

faces as well. While out shopping or

running errands, if I see a Veteran hat,

I say thank you. I encourage you all to

do the same. It's a simple gesture that

really means a lot. Just as Chairman

Hill expressed in the article on page

nine, "This is a great reminder for

us to remember our history and our

culture to be able to rely on that for

resiliency, knowing that someone

before us really struggled for us

to be here today." Chairman

Hill mentioned this during

the Indigenous Peoples

Day tobacco burning and

it really resonated with me

on how it's such a fitting

statement regarding our

Veterans as well.

Although we owe them so

much more than words can say,

take a moment to thank a Veteran

for answering the call.

Garth Webster

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Cover Photo

With assistance from John Breuninger, Connor

Kestell, and Deke Suri, this drone photograph

was taken Friday, October 10, 2025, at the War

Memorial Wall on Pleasant Lane in Oneida. This

group of warriors represent the Oneida Nation

Veteran Affairs Committee, Wisconsin Indian Veterans Association, and Robert Cornelius VFW Post

7784. Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11. Take

a moment to thank a Veteran for their service.

Our Stories

Spotlights

7

Leaders Recognized

Mark A. Powless, Sr and Lloyd E. Powless Jr.

Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards

9 Indigenous Peoples Day

18 Oneida Cultural Heritage

Online Resources

22 Thunderhawk Times

10

BC Forum

5

Caretakers of the Land

6

8

9

Treasurer Lawrence Barton

Wetland Mitigation Bank

Ernie "Steve" Stevens, Jr. Tribute

No More Stolen Sisters

Oneida Licensing to Debut MMIW Plate

Oneida Nation Farms Settles into

New Facility

See Something, Say Something Campaign

Welcome Back Eric Krawczyk

11 Safety-Smoke Alarms, Severe Weather

12 

Continuing Traditions

13

32nd Annual Harvest & Husking Bee

Celebrating Hope and Recovery

Recovery Nest Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

14

16

13 Moons Shine Bright in Oshkosh

17

Decades of Dedication

20

Ready to Move In

Returns for New School Year

4

Protect the Tribe, Protect the Vibe

Oneida Cultural Center Taking Shape

Dawn Dark Mountain Unveils Latest Collection

Years of Service Awards

Red Willow Flats Grand Opening

A Message from LOC Chairwoman

Regarding Treaty of Canandaigua

21

24

27

34

35

Protecting Mother Earth's Resources

Fish & Wildlife Society Conference

On Their Journey

Veteran Headstone

Replacement Program

Hazardous Tree Removal

Fall Photo Contest Winner

Indigenous Peoples Day

An ornately carved bench, created by sculptor Jamie Doeren from Abrams, WI, was recently placed at the

lookout point of the S Cty Rd U entrance to the Where the Waterbirds Nest wetland restoration area.

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NOVEMBER 2025

NATION

KALIHWISAKS

Feel free to contact me at 920.869.4394 or email lbarton2@oneidanation.org

Greetings to the Membership as the Fall season

emerges. The time of harvest is a time of gratitude as

earth continues to provide sustenance to our community

through a variety of positive resources.

The Treasury and Finance Area are busy vesting in

responsible financial stewardship. Meaningful funding

of the Permanent Executive Contingency (Rainy Day

Fund) reflects due diligent preparation for unforeseen

financial challenges. The occurrence of challenges

appears to be more frequent in nature elevating the

continued need to plan for any unexpected “event(s)”

and to protect the community. Importantly, the Permanent

Executive Contingency will soon be referred to as “Oneida

Sovereignty Fund” at the recommendation of the CFO.

In addition to the Permanent Executive Contingency

Fund, the Treasury and Finance Area understand it’s a

central necessity in the future to develop and fund a Grant

Reserve Fund. Its purpose is to accumulate a reserve fund

to maintain service levels should policy shift or government

shutdown or an event that could impede receipt of grant

resources.

Maintaining service delivery levels to the membership

is the ideal intended purpose of the noted reserve,

should external disruption of Grants occur. Intentional

Financial Planning to mitigate risk is the desired outcome

in protection of the Nation’s critical services. The

normalization of Government Shutdowns and Funding

levels require accumulation of the Grant Reserve on a

practical basis and is required from a policy basis noted

in the Finance Law.

Along with Financial Planning, emergent legal cases

represent continued assessment and monitoring. Risk

assessment with pending cases where Tribes nationally

are impacted is an on-going concern potentially distilling

to a financial impact. With a myriad of risks in mind, the

Finance Area continues to maintain due diligence in the

guidance of Budgeting process.

We look forward to budget input and attendance of the

membership at upcoming Community Budget Sessions

(See the callout below).

In conclusion, the 2026 Budget has a Balanced Budget

in accordance with the Finance Law.

Despite the discrete level of resources (sources)

available, the level of uses is expansive. The budget

reconciliation process is a very challenging reality and

the attempt to meet competing areas of funding is annual

and perpetual.

Until action is formalized at the GTC 2026 Budget

meeting (See callout below) regarding, the Continuing to

Operate Fiscal year 2026 Resolution 9-10-25-C is in effect

to continue operations. Ideally an expedient resolve and

action to end the Federal government shutdown will occur.

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ENVIRONMENTAL

NOVEMBER 2025

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Caretakers of the Land

Oneida Works with State to Mitigate

the Loss of Wetland Areas

By Environmental Land &

Agriculture Division

This drone photo by Stephanie Skenandore of Oneida's Geographic Information Systems Department,

shows a bird's-eye-view of the restored wetland area

on the corner of County Rd. U and Shady Lane.

A decade ago, the Wisconsin Department of

Transportation (DOT) established a mitigation agreement

with Oneida regarding the loss of wetlands along State

Hwy 29 on the northern edge of the Oneida reservation,

which were filled for new ramp and overpass construction.

To offset and/or mitigate the effects of the loss of

these wetlands, the DOT created a new wetland at the

intersection of County Rd. U and Shady Lane.

In instances where the loss of natural features such as

wetlands or forests is unavoidable, legislation mandates

mitigation efforts. Specific ratios are stipulated and

approved for replacement. In this scenario, the mitigation

entails compensating for the irreplaceably lost wetland

resources through the establishment of a created wetland,

with a goal to restore, as comprehensively as possible, the

ecological functions and societal benefits of the original

wetland.

During the winter of 2025-26, the Wisconsin Department

of Transportation (DOT) plans to transfer ownership of a

40-acre wetland mitigation parcel to the Oneida Nation,

with the objective of ensuring ongoing benefits to both the

ecosystem and the community.

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COMMUNITY

KALIHWISAKS

Many paid tribute to Ernie Stevens during the wake Friday evening, October 3, 2025 at the Oneida Turtle School, including Ernie's grandson,

Daniel. On stage with his father and Ernie's friend, legendary LA Laker A.C. Green, Daniel said, "He deserves not be be remembered for his

years but for the love, wisdom, and kindness he poured into all of our lives. To me, he was more than just a grandpa, he was a teacher, a

role model and a friend. He taught me so much."

By National Indian Gaming Association

The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) today announced

the public memorial services for their beloved Chairman,

Ernest L. Stevens, Jr., who passed away suddenly on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin.

Chairman Stevens dedicated more than two decades

of his life to protecting and advancing tribal sovereignty

through tribal government gaming. Under his leadership,

Indian gaming flourished, growing from $11 billion in revenues in 2000 to a record $43.9 billion in 2024, making

tribal government gaming the largest segment of the U.S.

gaming industry.

A proud citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin,

Chairman Stevens was widely respected as a national

leader, bridge-builder, and advocate for Indian Country.

His tireless work in Washington, D.C., elevated the IGA

into one of the most effective voices on Capitol Hill. Stevens fiercely defended the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

and worked closely with tribal leaders, Congress, and

federal agencies to ensure tribal governments had the

resources to fund schools, build hospitals, preserve culture, and create jobs for their communities.

“Chairman Stevens’ passing leaves a void that will be

felt across all of Indian Country,” said Jason Giles, Executive Director of IGA. “He was not only our Chairman, but

a mentor, a friend, and a warrior for tribal sovereignty. His

legacy will continue to guide our work for generations to

come.”

Our Message to Papa

A gentle giant we adored,

with every hug, our spirits soared.

You spoke with strength but led with heart,

and love us all from the very start.

We saw the leader in your stride,

but we knew Papa deep inside,

the one who cheered at every game,

who whispered love in every name.

You taught us pride in where we’re from,

to walk with honor never run,

in every hug, in every cheer,

you made us feel that love was near.

You gave Indian Country your mighty voice,

yet being ours was still your choice.

You stood for truth, and led with grace,

a legacy no time can replace.

So now, from twenty hearts we say;

with California dreamin’ skies above,

we send you all our endless love.

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RECOGNITION

NOVEMBER 2025

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Leaders Recognized

Mark A. Powless, Sr. and

Lloyd E. Powless, Jr. receive

Lifetime Achievement Awards

By Garth Webster

On Wednesday, September 26, the

Oneida Business Committee (OBC) recognized the lifetime of achievements

of two former OBC members, Lloyd E.

Powless, Jr. and Mark A. Powless, Sr.

Lloyd began his service to Oneida

in 1982 when Joy Ninham approached

him to run for the Council Member

position she was vacating. Lloyd was

successful in his campaign for council

and went on to serve four terms up

until 1993, making significant impacts

in education, health, and housing. After

his elected service, he continued his

service to Oneida in high level managerial roles before retiring in 2010.

Lloyd's only child, Mark Powless,

and current Chief Executive Officer

of Nation Services, offered his perspective on his father’s managerial

and leadership expertise, “One of his

greatest attributes was his ability to

morph into leadership of almost any

management position as an interim,

appointee, or as an employee hired

to execute management functions in

most any position.”

Lloyd was also well known for his

role as Chairman of the Pow Wow

Committee for 30 years. Many remem-

ber him for the Turtle haberdasher hat

he wore during the Sunday session of

each pow wow.

Mark’s wife, Debra introduced her

husband and current Chairman of the

Oneida Gaming Commission (OGC)

saying, “Today we pay respect and

honor the lifetime achievements of

Mark. We are grateful for his longstanding service to the Oneida Nation

and as a veteran of the United States

Marines. Mark is part of a Nation

building foundation of Oneida and

has proven to be a visionary warrior

and statesman for generations.”

In addition to serving as councilman from 1978-1987 and OGC, Mark’s

resume includes comprehensive

economic development plans such

as the creation of Four Fires, LLC

and Bay Bank. He was also active

on the Oneida Nation School Board,

Land Commission, and Tribal cemetery. His involvement in these activities enabled him to testify before the

US Congress regarding the Ancient

Indian Land Claims Bill, Indian Child

Welfare Act, among others.

Both Mark and Lloyd expressed

their gratitude for being recognized

but also, recognized the foundational

efforts of ancestors, current leaders,

their family, and those that will come

after them.

As Lloyd spoke to everyone, he

specifically and emotionally provided

a message to his grandson in attendance, “I was watching a television

show about the history of Native

Americans and what was done to

them and that they survived. I’m just

happy to be a part of this Tribe…we’re

going to survive too. A lot of the things

we do is for them [future generation].”

Mark echoed Lloyd’s sentiments,

“It takes a team to build…As we

look back on the accomplishments

of Oneida, a lot of Tribes recognize

Oneida as progressive, and we are.

That’s done through the efforts of

many of our Tribal members who

have sacrificed their time to build our

Nation. We’re still building and we’re

still standing.”

Mark. A. Powless, Sr.

Resolution and

Accomplishments

Lloyd E. Powless, Jr.

Resolution and

Accomplishments

LOCAL

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KALIHWISAKS

No More Stolen Sisters

Oneida Licensing Soon to Debut

New License Plate Design

By Garth Webster

The Oneida Licensing Department will begin issuing a new license plate in December 2025 to help

build awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous

Women (MMIW) crisis happening across North America

and Canada.

In response to disturbing MMIW statistics, North Dakota

Senator (2013-2019) Heidi Heitkamp introduced Savanna’s

Act, S.227 in 2017. The act was urged forward by Alaska

Senator Lisa Murkowski and signed into law October 10,

2020. The bill established protocols for federal, state,

Tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to combat the

human rights issue.

Oneida will join other Tribes, such as the Mille Lacs Band

of Ojibwe, Kiowa Tribe in Oklahoma, among others, who

currently offer MMIW license plates. Like these Nations,

Oneida's design will feature the symbolic MMIW red hand

along with a silhouette of a woman standing in defiance

to Indigenous People being silenced, oppressed, and

subjected to violence. Floral designs, often associated

Oneida Licensing (OL) Employee Olivia Danforth (left), with OL Administrator, Tonya Webster. Also on the OL team but not pictured is Mercedes Danforth-Hernandez. Together, this team provides service to

approximately 3,100 enrolled Oneida registered drivers.

with woodland Tribal motif, along with a phrase that has

become a common rallying cry of the MMIW movement,

“No More Stolen Sisters” is also included.

Oneida Licensing Administrator, Tonya Webster, states,

“Our new MMIW License plate will reaffirm that Oneida

stands in solidarity with the rest of Indian Country to end

the MMIW crisis.”

On Friday, December 19, 2025, Oneida Licensing will

unveil the new MMIW license plate and present the first

license plate to a Tribal member directly impacted.

As reported in the April 2025 edition, upon completion of the exterior

of the their new facility, the staff anxiously awaited settling in once the

interior was complete.

Seed tender loads up to 2,000 lbs of

seed, which then unloads the seed

into the grain mill (planter) for future

crops to grow.

Just inside the spacious entrance

area on the north side, visitors are

greeted by Office Manager Marlene

Westgor as they browse the selction

of beef and bison products.

Seed Drill/Planter. This machine

recently completed 400+ acres of

winter wheat for the 2026 crop.

This climate controlled portion of

the facility includes a large freezer

storage unit as well as workspaces

for employees to perform machinery

maintenance.

Combine and the 35 foot grain head,

used for combining 2026 soybean

over 1,800 acreas.

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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

NOVEMBER 2025

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L to R: Councilmen Jameson Wilson and Jonas Hill,

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster, Miss Oneida Mia

Charnon, Lil' Miss Oneida Marley Fontaine, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, and Chairman Tehassi Hill.

Resolution Officially Declaring

second Monday of October as

Indigenous Peoples Day

In front of the large Maple tree behind the Norbert Hill

Center, the community once again came together on the

second Monday in October to acknowledge Indigenous

Peoples Day.

Sonny Hill, Cayuga, provided a tobacco burning ceremony as the participants stood around the fire in quiet

reflection, listening to the words Hill provided reminding

them of our original instructions. After Hill completed his

address, Artley Skenandore, Jr. addressed the attendees.

“When the Peacemaker traveled about and put these

titles of the Chiefs, Clanmothers, and Faithkeepers in

place…that circle continues to be our strength. Today,

we stand to renew that again. We’re reminded about

the things we’ve done to raise this fire, burn our tobacco

and let that smoke rise with all of our messages of gratitude and thanksgiving. Today, we set aside [this day] as a

renewal of that beginning,” says Skenandore.

Councilman Jonas Hill states, “Oneida Nation of Wisconsin exercises our inherent right to express our sovereignty by proudly affirming our unwavering support for

Indigenous Peoples Day, a vital recognition of our history,

our culture, and ongoing impact of Indigenous leadership,

knowledge, and resilience. By reaffirming this resolution,

we take a meaningful step towards truth, healing, and justice for all Indigenous communities across the world.”

“This is a great reminder for us to remember our history

and our culture to be able to rely on that for resiliency,

knowing that someone before us really struggled for us

to be here today. It’s our duty and responsibility to make it

that much better for the next generation, this generation,

and the next seven generations,” says Chairman Tehassi

Hill.

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster also shared a story to

reaffirm our presence, providing with it a reminder of one

of her primary missions with Oneida Reads, “It reminds me

of a story of Indigenous people sitting on a log. As different Nations came…the first were the Vikings, we scooted

over. The second wave that came over, that was the

Dutch, so we scooted over a little more, then the French,

and Columbus. Pretty soon, Indigenous people were at

the end of that log but we’re still here. Take this story and

make a statement…every time you wear your ribbon skirt,

ribbon shirt, or graduate our children and read to our children, you’re making a statement that we’re still here and

that we will be here in the future.”

COMMUNITY

10 | NOVEMBER 2025

KALIHWISAKS

Protect the Tribe

Protect the Vibe

See Something, Say Something

Campaign Under Development

By Gavriella Van Boxtel

Communications Specialist-Post Graduate

The quarterly Nation Services Community Meeting, hosted by Chief Executive Officer Mark W. Powless, took

place at the Norbert Hill Center Thursday, October 9, 2025. The topics for

these meetings are different every

time – this quarter, the discussion

was on efforts to promote pride and

protection of our Oneida community.

The office of Nation Services has

been working on developing a “See

Something, Say Something” campaign due to recent instance of illegal dumping and vandalism, among

other criminal activity (See the callout

below for recent campaign accomplishments).

The goal is to get community mem-

bers to feel comfortable with reporting suspicious behavior to the Oneida

Police Department (OPD), as well as

getting familiar with both the emergency and non-emergency phone

numbers to call in reports.

The campaign has many potential

themes, including confidentiality in

reporting, protection of people and

assets, promoting partnership with

OPD, and promoting a safe community, among others. Some other goals

of the campaign include placing signage and cameras around the crime

hotspots on the reservation.

Success will hinge on the efforts

of the various Oneida Nation departments.

Campaign progress so far includes the following:

Meeting with Eric Boulanger, Chief of OPD

Completion of a youth focus group with Oneida Recreation teenagers

Meeting with Oneida Nation Commission On Aging

Drafted communication plan created by Gavriella Van Boxtel

Welcome Back Mr. Krawczyk!

Join us in welcoming Eric Krawczyk back to the Oneida Nation as the Education &

Training Area Manager! Eric has over 30 years of experience with the Nation and

has a strong background in public health education as well as data-driven decision

making. Congratulations on your new role!

"As I step into this new role, I am excited to strengthen opportunities for learning

and growth within the Oneida Nation, honoring our traditions, while preparing our

community for the future," says Krawczyk.

Erick Krawczyk Office Location: Ridgeview Plaza

ekrawcz1@oneidanation.org • 920.869.4037

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

Safety Tips

• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom. They should also be outside

each sleeping area and on every

level of the home. Install alarms in

the basement.

• Large homes may need extra

smoke alarms.

• It is best to use interconnected

smoke alarms. When one smoke

alarm sounds, they all sound.

• Test all smoke alarms at least once

a month. Press the test button to

be sure the alarm is working.

• Current alarms on the market

employ different types of technology including multi-sensing, which

could include smoke and carbon

monoxide combined.

• Today's smoke alarms will be more

technologically advanced to respond to a multitude of fire conditions, yet mitigate false alarms.

• A smoke alarm should be on the

ceiling or high on a wall. Keep

smoke alarms away from the kitch-

SAFETY

en to reduce false alarms. They

should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the stove.

• People who are hard-of-hearing or

deaf can use special alarms. These

alarms have strobe lights and bed

shakers.

• Replace all smoke alarms when

they are 10 years old.

Facts

ь A closed door may slow the

spread of smoke, heat, and fire.

ь Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping

room, outside each separate

sleeping area, and on every

level. Smoke alarms should be

connected so when one sounds,

they all sound. Most homes do

not have this level of protection.

ь Roughly 3 out of 5 fire deaths

happen in homes with no smoke

alarms or no working smoke

alarms.

Lithium-Ion

Battery Safety

NOVEMBER 2025

| 11

12 | NOVEMBER 2025

FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

KALIHWISAKS

Continuing Traditions

32nd Annual Harvest and Husking Bee

By Garth Webster

Tsyunhehéhkw held its annual Harvest and Husking Bee Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the 139 Riverdale Drive location in Oneida.

As the activities began at approximately 10am,

the Atú•nyute (Eagle) shown right, flew overhead, providing a sign of encouragement for

the community to once again gather to harvest o•n ste (corn).

A great time was had by all. Vendors were

set up offering beautiful items for purchase,

while the Oneida Cannery, Luys' Food

Truck, and the Oneida Veterans provided

delicious food.

Also, community members enjoyed a

wagon ride, pulled by a large tractor captained by Mike Arce of the Environmental, Land & Agriculture (ELA) Division.

The wagon circled into and around the

northeast corner of the farm, providing

a view of community members roaming

the fields in search of White Corn.

Riders also witnessed a make-shift

studio set up in the middle of one of

the corn fields recording Dr. Carol Cornelius as she answered questions about

the community-based culture surrounding

White Corn.

Cornelius' interview will be part of a

Wisconsin Historical Center production

that will debut in 2027 in the new and

upcoming History Center in Madison.

The film will be shown on a special 360

degree round theater, immersing the

audience in Indigenous culture, knowledge, and wisdom.

Learn more at the

film and Wisconsin

Historical Society

Top to bottom: Community members

husk WhiteCorn to prepare it for braiding. Wagon riders are given a scenic

tour of the fields as they enjoy each

other's company while. Jr. Miss Oneida

Marley Fontaine, Miss Oneida Mia

Charnon, Councilman Jonas Hill, and

ELA Division Director Eric McLester

welcome everyone to the 32nd Annual

Harvest & Husking Bee.

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RECOVERY

NOVEMBER 2025 | 13

Continuing to Celebrate Hope and Recovery

Recovery Nest Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

L to R: Oneida Recovery Nest Coaches, Patrick Danforth, Lori Elm, Recovery Coach Supervisor, Jodie Skenandore, and Recovery Coaches Kristy

King, Stephanie Skenadore, and Brittney Skenandore.

By Oneida Behavioral Health

On Monday, September 22, 2025, community members, staff, and local organizations gathered at the Oneida

Recovery Nest to celebrate its third anniversary. Since

opening in 2022, the Recovery Nest has provided culturally relevant healing, support, and recovery coaching for

members of the Oneida Nation walking a path to recovery.

The anniversary event included food, fellowship, and a

screening of Ben Is Back, a film that highlights the complexities of substance use and family dynamics. Attendees

visited resource tables hosted by organizations including

the Oneida Nar-Anon family group, Alcoholics Anonymous,

Tribal Action Plan, and other behavioral health services.

“This milestone is a testament to the power of community and the importance of accessible, culturally grounded

recovery support,” said Mari Kriescher, director of Oneida

Behavioral Health. “The Oneida Recovery Nest continues

to be a place where individuals find strength, connection

and hope.”

The Oneida Recovery Nest currently has five recovery

coaches including Patrick Danforth, Stephanie Skenandore, Lori Elm, Brittney Skenandore and Kristy King, along

with Recovery Coach Supervisor, Jodie Skenandore. These

coaches provide non-clinical guidance in areas such as

housing, medical care, education and employment. In

addition to one-on-one coaching, the Recovery Nest hosts

support groups and activities such as Nar-Anon meetings

for loved ones, a beading support circle, the Wellbriety

Recovery Talking Circle, and more.

The event included a moment of remembrance for those

the community has lost to substance use, reinforcing the

Recovery Nest’s mission as a place of healing, wisdom,

and community resilience.

For more information, contact

Oneida Recovery Nest at 920.490.3950

or email RecoveryCoach@OneidaNation.org

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LOCAL

Oneida Cultural Center is Taking Shape

Kahnekano•lú (Precious Water) Targets Spring 2026 to Open

Right: An architectural rendering of the Kahnekano•lú

(Precious Water) Oneida Cultural Center on Hwy 172.

The Cultural Center mission is to preserve, protect, and

strengthen the history, culture, and lifeways of the On

yote •aká people.

Stacy Coon, Cultural Center Director says, "We're so

excited to share that we're striving to achieve our mission for the Oneida community. Last month, in the October

2024 Kalihwisaks, we shared our plans to develop an interactive video we feel will be greatly enjoyed by our visitors

when we open in Spring of 2026. This month, we're happy

to report that construction progress is really coming along."

As the photo above was taken on Thursday, October 9,

2025, Construction Field Superintendent Robert A. Umentum mentioned they were preparing to begin applying the

first layer of parking lot asphalt. He also mentioned the

fascia surrounding the windows were being installed.

"The excitement is building," says Coon. "We can't wait to

open the doors and continue celebrating and preserving

our culture for the Nation."

KALIHWISAKS

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EDUCATION

NOVEMBER 2025 | 15

Helping Students Soar

to New Heights

Oneida Higher Education Hosts College Fair

By Garth Webster

OHE Team L to R: Manager

Mistylee Herzog, Administrative

Asst. Cyrstal Hill, OHE College Fair

Coordinator and Advisor, Tiana

Silva. Also on the team but not

pictured is Advisor, Josh Gerzetich.

The OHE College Fair was well

attended by students from local

high schools: Seymour, West De

Pere, Oneida Nation, Green Bay

Southwest, Menominee Nation,

Madison, Appleton, Freedom, Bayport, and Ashwaubenon.

The Oneida Higher Education (OHE) College Fair took

place Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Oneida Hotel,

attracting bus loads of junior and senior students from

schools as far away as Madison and Appleton.

OHE Advisor Tiana Silva says this is the first fair they've

been able to host since 2019 when it lost momentum due

to the pandemic, which is why Silva was so delighted.

"I love the fact that this is happening...I'm anxious, nervous, excited, all of it," says Silva, who's been with the

department for the past 11 years.

Silva worked diligently to coordinate the venue, university representatives, the high schools, and even several

departments from within Oneida, including Vocational

Rehab and the Community Resource Center (formerly

known as the Community Education Center).

Along with her OHE Team including Crystal Hill, Mistylee

Herzog, and Joshua Gerzetich, they were able to bring

together a unique college fair allowing college representatives to showcase their programs to Native American

high school students from across Wisconsin. Silva goes on

to describe that although this event has historically been

for Indigenous students only, they have opened it to all

ethnicities this year.

In addition to activities for high school students, she

reaffirmed that she and her team are also here to provide

guidance to adult and returning students.

Not only did the pandemic thwart the annual college fair,

it also disrupted many of Oneida's adult learners utilizing

the Oneida Higher Education Grant (OHEG).

"Many students dropped out or lost their drive during the

pandemic," says Silva. In response to this, OHE developed

the College Comeback initiative. This program allowed

leniency to students on academic probation or on Student Academic Progress (SAP) suspension to regain good

standing after one or two successful semesters. Thanks to

this program, Silva says the number of successful students

is returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Silva says to be on the lookout for more high school

college fairs and OHE events geared towards adults. She

says the OHEG is securely funded and ready for use. In

fact, Silva also says OHE is working through protocols to

potentially raise the grant money available for undergrad,

graduate, and doctoral level students, which are currently

20k, 25k, and 30k, respectively.

"I'm so happy this is all coming together. Being able to

have all these students at these events and show them

what's possible and where they can go and what they can

do with their future is the reason why I do this," says Silva.

Learn more by contacting Tiana Silva

Call 920.869.4349

Email tsilva1@oneidanation.org

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KALIHWISAKS

13 Moons Shine

Bright in Oshkosh

Dawn Dark Mountain Unveils

her Newest Collection

By Michelle Danforth-Anderson

Watercolor Artist Dawn Dark Mountain unveiled her 13

Moons Collection Thursday, October 9, 2025, at thw University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) Annex Gallery.

Her signature expert technique captures the 13 moons

of the annual lunar cycle with vibrant colors and nature

scenes. Ironically, the collection took 13 years to complete

and was inspired, in part, by a meeting years ago with Bob

Brown, Oneida Cultural Advisor. At that time, Dawn was

learning more about Oneida and herself. Those lessons

helped mold her watercolor creations about Oneida over

time. Another part of her inspiration was an artist-in-residence at the Eiteljorg Museum. It would be years later

during the pandemic when Dawn, stuck at home, returned

her focus and finished the remaining paintings.

Her favorite piece is the Strawberry Moon because she

was born in June. A close second was Green Corn Moon.

She also adds that the most difficult piece to complete

was the Hunting Moon, mainly because she adores wild

animals in her paintings and she is not a hunter.

Prior to the gallery opening, Dawn gave a presentation to a packed room of UWO students, faculty, and

residents about her life work and how her art honors

Oneida culture. Dawn visually discussed how she took a

two-dimensional art form and pushed the boundaries with

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Dawn Dark Mountain next to her

Strawberry Moon creation. Many refer

her to her style as "magical realism."

multiple layers of watercolor to create three-dimensional

art. This accomplishment is made even more impressive

because watercolor painting is one of the most difficult art

forms to master because when errors happen, the painting is often ruined. In addition to her layering technique,

she also adds other elements like wampum and beads, so

it doesn’t rip the paper. If you’re fortunate to see one of

her paintings, look closely for the turtle, which she always

adds to her work.

“Be willing to put yourself out there. Don’t be afraid to

be judged, or have your work judged. Be willing to enter

competitions, fellowships, and residences, and stand

behind your work you believe in. It enables your work

to be seen, but be prepared for rejection and try again,”

says Dark Mountain.

The 13 Moons Collection was on display

through Ocober 30 at the Allen Priebe

Gallery at the University of WI-Oshkosh.

2nd Annual Oneida Reads Summit!

Wednesday, November 19

Registration: 12:30pm • Program Duration: 1pm-3:30pm

Oneida Hotel • 2020 Airport Dr., Green Bay, WI

Learn about the current state of 3rd grade reading proficiency for Native students

in Brown and Outagamie Counties. Understand why it matters and align with the

actions that will lead to improved outcomes. Join us to be a part of the movement!

Scan the

QR Code

to Register

Act fast!

Space is limited to

250 guests.

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NOVEMBER 2025 | 17

Decades of Dedication

Oneida Nation Recognizes 4th Quarter Years of Service Recipients

During the the Oneida Business Committee (OBC) meeting Wednesday, October 22, 2025, OBC members along with

Executive Human Resources Director,

Laura Laitinen-Warren, recognized the

long and dedicated tenures of Oneida

Nation employees.

Along with the familiar faces of the

OBC, front row, left to right are; Phil Wisneski (30 years), Chad Fuss (25 years),

TerryLee Blackowl (40 years), Heidi

Mathey (30 years), David Emerson (30

years), and Andrew Leitzke (25 years).

Complete list of Years of

Service Recipients, including

those not in the photo

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The mission of Oneida Cultural Heritage (OCH) is to provide Lotinuhsyuni knowledge and resources (knowledge

of Cosmology, economic, political, social structure, cultural Oneida world view-past present and future and how

those teachings apply to today) Lotinuhsyu.ni’ (People of

the longhouse including and encompassing whomever

becomes part of our community) to strengthen Tsi Niyukwaliot^.

As we acknowledge November as National Native American Heritage Month, we wanted to shine a light on the

wealth of knowledge the OCH Team has assembled on

their website.

Whether you’re seeking historical information or culturally appropriate craft activities to do with your littles, their

website has it all, and more. Due to the depth information

available, the Ceremonies, Teaching and Learning Resources, and Cultural Heritage Video sections are highlighted here.

Oneida Cultural Heritage contact Information:

920.496.5384 • Open M-F, 8am-4:30pm

1250 Packerland Dr., Cottage 3, Green Bay, WI 54155

L to R: Wolf Clan Manager, Stephenie Muscavitch-VanEvery, Turtle Clan

Manager, Nick Metoxen, and Bear Clan Manager, Tsyosha aht Delgado.

Explore the

Ceremonies Section

Ceremonies follow the cycle of the seasons. The start of

each ceremony is determined by the Faithkeepers in each

community. This is determined by a careful observance of

agriculture, the moon, and the cycle of the seasons. Brief

descriptions held by the Haudenosaunee are provided, including the Kanehelatúksla (Thanksgiving Address) at right.

The Thanksgiving address, also known as the Kanehelatúksla, is done before we conduct any of our duties or

any business that day. We say this before we start our

ceremonies or anything that has to do with our culture or

community gatherings. The opening is done at the beginning and then the closing is done at the end of the gathering. It is done to let the Creator and all of creation know

that we are together and that we are still giving thanks to

everything. It’s an acknowledgment prayer to everything

on Earth and beyond to the Creator’s Land. The prayer

starts by giving thanks to the People and then the Earth

and everything on Earth. It then gives thanks to the sky

world and spirit world. Then to our prophet Handsome

Lake, and it ends with thanking the Creator.

L to R: Oneida kastowi (two feathers up, one down), is worn by men

during ceremonial or special events. This particular kastowi, with antlers, indicates it's a Chief's kastowi. Other Haudenosaunee Nations have

kastowis with different feather configurations. The water drum, made

from a hollowed out log, filled with water and covered with deer hide, is

a musical instrument used to sing social and ceremonial songs.

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Explore the Teaching

and Learning Resources

The Oneida Teaching and Learning Resources section of

the Oneida Cultural Heritage website is brimming with resources for educators, putting culturally relevant activities

at the fingerprints of teachers to fill the hearts and minds

of our children with cultural enrichment:

• Work Packets-Educational activities to print and learn

Oneida language and culture.

• Projects-Printable crafts often involving coloring, cutting, gluing, and folding.

• F lashcards and Posters-Visual Oneida learning

tools that can be printed and used at home or in the

classroom.

• Incentives-Printable rewards for students.

• Listen and Learn-Listen to audio recordings of speakers telling stories or themed vocabulary. Print the document to follow along.

• Oneida History Bins-Oneida Culture curriculum, with

printable teachers guide.

Explore the Cultural

Heritage Videos

Oneida Cultural Heritage has compiled an array of videos that are sure to broaden the cultural knowledge of

those seeking either information on historical or contemporary circumstances regarding the Oneida community.

Sit back, press play, and immerse yourself in any one of

the following videos:

• Canandaigua Treaty 2011

• Creation Story

• Decolonization 2018

• Elder Videos 2017

• Language Videos

• Oneida History & Federal Policies

• Loretta Metoxen

The Cultural Heritage team is currently developing more

videos to add to the list above. Bookmark this page and

come back often to see the updates.

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HOUSING

KALIHWISAKS

Ready to Move In

Red Willow Flats Grand Opening

By Oneida Communications

The community came together Tuesday, October 7, 2025 to celebrate the

addition of new housing opportunities in Oneida. The Buffalo Creek singers

provided an honor song during the grand opening event.

The 1822 Land and Development Company, of Oneida

Engineering-Science-Construction (OESC) Group, broke

ground September 18, 2021, on the beginning of the Red

Willow Flats Project just off Hwy 54 in Oneida, WI.

The construction consists of a 35-unit rental community

that will provide safe, affordable, and accessible housing.

General contractor, Mission Support Services, of Oneida

ESC Group, coordinates with Oneida Tribal member subcontracting companies to meet the business model – keeping

project development dollars in the community.

Within the development are 24 apartment-style units in

one building and 11 multi-family townhouse style units in a

second building. As part of the community, seven of the

units are for supportive and veteran housing and seven are

market rate units. The multi-million-dollar project was funded

through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).

Photo: Oneida Communications

“Red Willow Flats represents more than

affordable housing – it reflects the heritage and resilience of the Oneida Community. Through strong partnerships

and shared commitment, we’ve created

a development that supports wellbeing

today and for generations to come," says

Pete King III of 1822 Land Development.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Affordable housing development to meets the needs

of over 200 families on the Oneida Comprehensive

Housing waiting list for homes.

• Merges economic development, community development, and socially responsible investment to benefit the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin.

A Message from Oneida Land Claims

Commission Chairwoman, Chris Cornelius

The Treaty of Canandaigua-1794 painting was donated to the Oneida Tribal Schools

by the Merville Powless family, including this sons Ronald (Shirley), Lloyd (Darlene),

and David Powless, his daughters Ramona (Carlson), Shirley (Moore), and Dr.

Donna Powless (David Grignon), his grandchildren Grant and Crystal Powless.

The painting, created by Robert Griffing, can be seen at the Norbert Hill Center in

Oneida, WI.

Tuesday, November 11 marks the 231st anniversary of the Treaty of

Canandaigua, a very important document between our Nation and

the United States of America, in 1794. This document and the U.S.

"Non-intercourse Act" are the crux of our unresolved land claims with

the state of New York and various person(s). The Treaty promised and

guaranteed lands and other rights to our Nation. The Non-intercourse

Act stated that no sale of lands made by any Indian, Nation, or Tribe

within the U.S. shall be valid to any person(s) or state. This treaty was

signed by 59 Sachems and war Chiefs of the Six Nations. This Veterans

Day, let's all recognize and honor both our living military veterans and

the military warriors who signed the Canandaigua Treaty, 231 years ago.

Learn more about Oneida Land claims by joining our book club:

Join us the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 5pm

Norbert Hill Center cafeteria. 920-869-4364.

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ENVIRONMENTAL

NOVEMBER 2025 | 21

Protecting Mother Nature's Resources

Oneida Hosts Native American Fish & Wildlife Society Conference

By Oneida Environmental Land & Agriculture Division

The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society's (NAFWS)

2025 Conference took place at the Oneida Hotel September 21-25, 2025.

After Randy Cornelius delivered the invocation, Councilman Jameson Wilson provided an overview of the historical

milestones achieved by the Nation. Councilman Jonas Hill,

who shares the same passion as Wilson for hunting and

fishing in Oneida, showed moral support. Don Reiter, the

Great Lakes NAFWS Regional Director, was also present to

extended a warm welcome to all attendees while invited

drum, Second Island-Tyson Webster, provided an appropriate song for the Color guard to carry in the Nation flags.

The event, themed "Sovereignty to Sustainability," was

well attended by representatives from Tribes across the

Midwest to exchange insights and findings from their ongoing research efforts, including Alaina Noll, Oneida's Water

Resource Specialist for the Oneida Environmental Land &

Agriculture (ELA) Division. Noll showcased her presentation,

"Oneida Nation's Water Quality Improvements and Wildlife's

Approval," illustrating how restoration efforts have enhanced

Duck Creek.

The Oneida Bird Monitoring team from the University of

Wisconsin-Green Bay also presented their survey findings

during their presentation, "Oneida Bird Monitoring Program:

Connecting Community Science, Oneida Knowledge, and

Land Management."

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Above, the Native American Fish & Wildlife Society (NAFWS) Conference follows protocol by bringing in the Nation flags. Below, Great

Lakes Regional Director of NAFWS and Wildlife Biologist with the

Menominee Nation, Don Reiter with Terry Metoxen, Senior Oneida

Warden.

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Record Enrollment

By Thunderhawk Times Staff

Oneida Nation High School and the Oneida

Nation School system are experiencing an

impressive increase in enrollment.

A Daily Newsletter post on Friday, September

19 by Oneida School System Superintendent,

Sharon Mousseau, reported the following

numbers:

Grade K-5: 2024 – 206 students (92.36%).

2025 – 227 (90.87%).

Grades 6-8: 2024 – 87 students (90.55%).

2025 – 87 (89.52%).

Grades 9-12: 2024 – 138 students (89.57%).

2025 – 158 students (86.28%)

Total: 2024 – 431 students (91.10%).

2025 – 472 students (89.10%).

Numbers specific to the high school, by class,

as of this writing are Grade 9: 47 students, Grade

10: 43 students, Grade 11: 31 students, and Grade

12: 42 students. That’s a total of 163 students.

Guitar Group "Walking the Road"

By Harmony Ferrell

Every Thursday at ONHS, 10 Yamaha FG800

acoustic guitars get their workout. That’s

because as many as 20 ONHS students are

taking guitar lessons with local musician Chris

Dame.

There are two groups – a beginning group 4th

hour and an intermediate group 5th hour.

We meet in the high school library.

So far in 4th hour, we’ve learned How to

play “7 Nation Army” by the White Stripes and

“Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica.

One student in the 4th hour group is ONHS

freshman, Gabbi Velasquez-Skenandore, who

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had this to say about learning to play, "I've been

doing guitar for three weeks and it’s been some

of the worst three weeks of my life, but not

because of guitar – that part’s been great.”

We are having a lot of fun and learning a lot.

Instructor Dame tells us every lesson, “I’m

not worried about perfection; I’m worried about

progress. Every time you pick up your guitar, you

are getting better.” And, Come on. You can do it”

with an encouraging hand gesture. Oh, and “the

thumb isn’t a finger for guitar players at least.”

“Walking the road” is something another

famous local guitar player once told Denis

Gullickson who helps with the guitar group.

“Us guitar players are all walking the same

road, man. It doesn’t matter how good or bad

you think you are or when you started. We’re all

walking the same road.”

Going Green

By Mi'quel and THT Staff

Five facts directly from Google’s AI Overview

for readers to consider when thinking about the

current state of our planet’s environment:

1. Global temperatures are rising, with the last

decade being the hottest on record;

2. Oceans are absorbing significant heat and

act as a major carbon sink;

3. 

Ice sheets and glaciers are shrinking,

leading to rising sea levels;

4. CO2 levels are at their highest in two million

years due to human activity; and

5. Plastic pollution is a severe threat, impacting

marine ecosystems and killing a million sea

animals annually.

These facts – not theories or sci-fi predictions

– tell us that it’s long-past time for each and all

of us to act. Note that scientists agree that these

signs of an environmental crisis are “largely

human caused” meaning that human action can

also solve the problem. That starts with us.

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Over the next three issues, we look at some

efforts large and small by individuals and by

the Oneida Nation to turn things around by

going green.

"Way Over Yondr"

New ONHS Cell

Phone Policy in Place

By THT Staff

The pros and cons of cell phones in schools

are well known.

On one hand, you’ve got concerns about cell

phones causing distraction, negatively impacting

student’s mental health, being used for cyber

bullying, and sometimes even for cheating. On

the other hand, you’ve got points to be made for

their use in emergencies, as educational tools,

and as an important link between students and

parents in a hectic world.

Teenagers currently spend more than 8 hours

a day on their cell phones. If students aren't

texting and watching content on their phone,

they are listening to music with their phone and

headphones. Some students really struggle to

pay attention in classes because their attention

is split between classes and their phone/music.

Because of this, according to the internet,

as of this year, about 77% of US public schools

prohibit cell phone use in all classes and 38%

have a total ban on cell phones at any point in

the school day including lunch.

On Monday, October 6, ONHS goes “live” with

its own program using “Yondr” pouches. For

over a decade, Yondr has helped schools across

all 50 states and more than 35 countries build

healthier, more engaging school cultures. Their

pouch-based program, combined with hands-on

guidance and dedicated support, has led to

Aurthur Boyiddle, Harmony Ferrell, Joie Gutierrez

Mi’quel LaRock, Saniya Clark-Ninham, Gabby Velasquez-Skenandore

Advisors: Johnny Danforth and Denis Gullickson

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powerful results:

86% reported improved safety and student

wellness

84% saw increased engagement in class;

68% experienced academic gains; and

44% reduced behavioral referrals.

How does the pouch work? Basically, students

are assigned a numbered, locked “Yondr” pouch

that they carry with them. Student's cell phone

stays in that pouch from the time they arrive at

school in the morning until it is unlocked and

they leave at the end of the day. Parents are

encouraged to contact the high school office at

920.869.4308 if they need to contact their child.

On Thursday, October 2, the school did a “dry

run” of the process. Following the exercise,

ONHS math teacher, Jess Kachur, who has

helped organize the program, reached out to

staff, saying, “I just wanted to send this email to

say how awesome it was to see everyone present

and helping out with the phone pouches. It took

us 10 minutes to get all the pouches distributed

and 4 minutes to get them all unlocked! Great

work!”

During the dry run, all students retrieved

their pouch, put their phones in airplane mode

and locked their phone in the pouch. The

"drill" lasted for about 20 minutes. All students

were very receptive to this idea and were very

respectful of the pouches and the new policy.

We are happy to report that all students

survived without their phone for this test.

Watch for more on this story as the school

year goes by.

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On September 2, Chippewa author, Angeline Boulley,

spoke to ONHS students, staff, and guests about her

new book, “Sisters in the Wind.” Boulley’s muchcelebrated debut work, “Firekeeper’s Daughter,”

was read by the entire school in 2023 and was

named one of the top 100 young adult novels of all

time by Time magazine. ONHS staff members were

also gifted a signed copy of “Sisters of the Wind.”

Photo: Sarah Wunderlich

Caption: “Every Child Matters” was the theme of the gathering at the Oneida Turtle

School on Monday, 9/30. The event commemorated “Orange Shirt Day” begun

in Canada in 2013 to recognize the healing journey of Native boarding school

survivors and honors their resilience and courage. It also commemorates the

missing and murdered children from residential schools. Oneida School System

staff and students wore orange and honored the day with a program that included

the Kanuhelatuksla by Tyohuntsyawahuh Big Mountain, words by Guest Speaker

and ONHS Principal Dr. Art Skenandore, and a social led by ONHS culture teacher

Charlie Doxtator and students. Photo: Cindy Thomas

Caption: ONHS Language and Culture staff and students continue outreach to the

Oneida Community including a recent social dance demonstration at the nearby

VFW. L to R: Clay Young, Gloria Skenandore, Destiny Doxtator, teacher Charlie

Doxtator, Kobie Bristol, and Markane Ellis. Photo: Cindy Thomas

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ON THEIR JOURNEY

JUDITH M. EDER

SUSAN MARIE HOUSE

Judith M. Eder

(nee

Johns)

reunited with her

beloved husband

Wayne

on

Wednesday,

September

24,

2025, at the age of

84.

Cherished

mother of Dwayne (Debi) Eder, Debbie

Strothenke, Frank Eder and Todd Eder.

Proud grandma of Zach (Lauren), Alex,

Krysta, Gina, Alan, Holli, Brandi and

Melissa. Great grandma of Olive, Logan

and Mady. Further survived by 2 brothers,

other relatives and friends.

Juditch was preceded in death by her

sister Beverly Lynd.

Visitation at the Max A. Sass & Sons

Mission Hills Chapel on 11am-1pm, Friday,

October 10. Memorial Service at 1pm.

Private interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In

lieu of flowers, memorials to the Wisconsin

Humane Society appreciated.

Susan Marie House,

a beloved mother,

g r a n d m o t h e r,

sister, aunt, and

friend, passed

away peacefully

on September 17,

2025, in Green

Bay, Wisconsin.

Born on January 26, 1955, in Keshena,

Wisconsin, Susan filled her 70 years of life

with love, laughter, and an unwavering

spirit that touched everyone around her.

She was the daughter of Joseph and

Sophie (Warrington) LaRock. A person

who was not only beautiful on the outside

but radiated warmth and love from within.

Her caring nature and helpful demeanor

made her a guiding source for many.

Susan was preceded in death by her

parents and her beloved siblings:

Glenda LaRock, Elaine (Benny) Sanapaw,

Gwendolyn (Vincent) Olson, Rosetta

(Delbert) Schlichting, Joan LaRock,

Raymond LaRock, Wendell LaRock, and

two infant brothers, Joe and Rodney

LaRock. She also mourned the loss of her

grandson, Julio Ochoa, whose memory

she cherished deeply.

She is survived by her loving children,

Richard (Crystal) House, Danielle House,

and Orlana House, who carry forward

her legacy of love and strength. Susan's

spirit lives on in her grandchildren:

Antonio, Corrisa, Micaela, Alysianna,

Julian, Donavan, Sophia, Sikoya, Nevaeh,

Jameson, Sebastian, Arianna, Sophie,

Sarae, and Chanse, who were the light of

her life and the source of countless joyful

memories.

Throughout her life, Susan was actively

involved in her community, most notably

as a member of Alcoholics Anonymous,

where she helped others find their path

to recovery with her characteristic charm

and charisma. Her hobbies included

gardening, decorating, exploring new

things, cooking for others, and taking

on DIY projects with enthusiasm and

creativity. Susan had a natural flair for

turning a house into a home, and her

warm meals were a centerpiece of family

gatherings, bringing everyone together in

love and laughter.

June 17, 1941 - September 24, 2025

ROGER MICHAEL GILBERTSON

May 13, 1954 - June 6, 2025

Roger

Michael

Gilbertson,

71,

took his journey

from this earth

June 6, 2025. He

passed

away

peacefully in his

home. He was

born to Leonard

Gilbertson and Delia Wilber. He had two

daughters, Katherine and Sara Surprise.

He worked as a drywall installer. His favorite thing was fishing. He had a green

thumb for plants. He loved to cook and

give it away to all his neighbors.

Roger was preceded in death by his

mother, Delia Richmond, father Leonard

Gilbertson, and bother Leonard Gilbertson.

Roger was survived by daughters Katherine and Sara Surprise and grandchildren Hailee, Logan, Isiah, Amaryon, and

Genesis. He was also survived by sisters

Beverly (Bill), Brooks, and Diane Richmond, and many nieces and nephews.

January 26, 1955 - September 17, 2025

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Susan's laughter was infectious, and her

sense of humor often lightened the hearts

of those around her. She was a protective

figure, always looking out for her loved

ones, ensuring that they felt safe and

supported. Her beautiful spirit, coupled

with her ability to listen and guide, made

her a cherished confidante to many.

Visitation will be held at Ryan Funeral

Home 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere from

4pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2025

until time of service at 7pm.

The family would like to express their

heartfelt gratitude to the nursing staff at

St. Vincent’s Hospital and Unity Hospice

for their compassionate care and support

during her final days.

ERNIE "BIG CAT" L. STEVENS, JR.

July 5, 1959 - September 26, 2025

Ernie L Stevens Jr.,

a

loving

son,

brother, husband,

father,

grandfather, and friend,

passed away on

Friday, September

26, 2025. He gave

his life in service

to his family, his

Nation, and to Indigenous Peoples everywhere. While Ernie was a citizen of the

Oneida Nation in Wisconsin, he was

known far beyond his home community

for his dedication to tribal sovereignty,

youth advocacy, and community development.

To the people who knew him, he was

someone who always left an event last

because he had to stop and talk to everyone. He enjoyed telling a long-winded

story but loved hearing stories from others

just as much. No matter where he was, he

took time to share how proud he was of

his children, how much he loved his wife,

and how he was shaped by the strong

women who raised him: most notably, his

mother and grandmother.

From his earliest years, Ernie carried the

teachings of his mother’s activism. At just

13 years old, he stood alongside members of the American Indian Movement

at Wounded Knee, learning what it meant

to fight for his people. In his later years,

his grandmother would establish a home

near Duck Creek in Oneida for her family. It is here that Ernie would build on this

homestead and provide a space for everyone to feel welcome. A homestead built

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on many stories. Born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

for many years, he enjoyed the hustle and

bustle of the big city. But he was most fond

of the quiet days playing cribbage in his

front yard with his wife.

Ernie earned his Associate’s Degree from

Haskell Indian Junior College in 1983,

alongside his wife. Haskell held a special

place in his family’s story, as his grandmother, Maria Hinton, had also attended

when it was still a boarding school. In time,

all five of Ernie and Cheryl’s children would

follow in their footsteps, each attending

Haskell and playing basketball there. Over

the years, Ernie could often be found in

the stands cheering on the games, giving

guest lectures, handing out t-shirts, and

showing up in every way possible to support the students. He loved Haskell deeply

and often spoke of the mentors who believed in him before he believed in himself.

Ernie earned his Bachelor’s Degree in

Criminal Justice from Mount Senario College in 1996, where he was active on the

Indian Student Council. During that time,

he also served briefly as a Reserve Officer for the Barron County Sheriff’s Department. He often spoke of how a kind soul

gifted him his officer’s belt during a time

of need, a gesture he treasured and carried with him throughout his life. While still

in northern Wisconsin, Ernie also became

the youngest coach in the state, leading

both basketball and soccer at UW–Barron. This marked his transition from player

to coach, a path that grew into a lifelong

commitment, hosting countless basketball camps, funding travel to tournaments,

sponsoring jerseys, and supporting student-athletes across the country.

After graduation, Ernie returned home to

run the Oneida Outreach Program at the

Norbert Hill Center, where community

members could earn college credit from

Mount Senario College. He reflected on

this time often and with pride, remembering how he leaned on community members to serve as educators, expanding access to opportunities that had not always

been available. It was during this program

that his mother and stepmother formed

a lasting friendship, a reminder to him of

how education could build bridges within

community. With Cheryl’s steady encouragement, Ernie later continued his own

learning journey, earning a Master’s in

Management from the University of Phoenix in 2021.

Education did not always come easily to

Ernie, but with the steadfast support of his

wife and the guidance of dedicated mentors, he persevered and found success.

What fueled him most was his passion

for athletics: boxing, basketball, football,

baseball, and softball, which carried him

across the country, earning championships, trophies, and jackets, but most importantly, forging lifelong friendships. His

own struggles with academics gave him a

deep respect for the power of education,

and he became a strong advocate for others to pursue their studies. At the same

time, because athletics had been a lifeline during his most challenging times, he

committed himself to supporting the athletic journeys of young people throughout

Indian Country. This dedication ultimately led him to co-found the Soaring Eagle

Foundation, a tribute to the Soaring Eagle

Boxing Club and an organization created to help Indigenous youth follow their

dreams both on and off the court.

From 1993 to 1999 Ernie served as a councilman for the Oneida Nation Business

Committee, where he worked to strengthen economic opportunity and improve

services for his community through Self

Determination. His leadership quickly extended to the national stage, being nominated and elected as First Vice President

for the National Congress of American

Indians (NCAI) in 1999. In 2000, he was

elected Chairman of the Indian Gaming

Association (IGA), a position he would

hold for 24 years. At the time of his passing he was serving his 13th term, having

been reelected in April of 2025. Under his

leadership for IGA, Ernest helped guide

tribal gaming through unprecedented

growth, making tribal government gaming

the largest segment of the U.S. gaming industry. The success of gaming meant new

schools, better health care, infrastructure,

elder services, and youth programs for

tribal nations across the country.

Ernest also served on the boards of the

National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, the Nike N7 Foundation, Native Forward, the Center for Native American Youth, and the Boys & Girls

Club’s Native American advisory board. He

was inducted into The Boys & Girls Club

Alumni Hall of Fame in 2012, the American

Gaming Association’s Hall of Fame in 2015

and honored by many other organizations

for his tireless advocacy. Throughout his

career, Ernest worked with countless tribal

leaders, members of Congress, and global organizations, but he never forgot who

he represented. Whether he was testifying

before Congress, addressing a national

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conference, or sitting in a tribal gym, he

carried himself as a warrior for the people.

To Indian Country, he was an advocate,

mentor, and friend. At home, he was

Cheryl’s best friend of 47 years, a devoted father, and a loving grandfather. Of all

his titles and responsibilities, being Papa

was the role he cherished above all others. To his 20 grandchildren, he leaves

behind a legacy of endless love: Nyah,

Patricia, MarjaRia, Ernest, Tierra, Brandon

Jr, Daniel, Sierra, Marley, Markane, Mason,

Lucia, Riddek, Orion, Lennon, Isley, Maria

Grace, Luka, Abi, and Quade. Whether he

was picking on them, giving them bubble

gum, or just settling for a fist bump, they

endured his teasing with groans and felt

his love with each breath that he was near.

He is survived by the love of his life, Cheryl

Rose, his five children: Brandon (Ashlee),

Ernie III (Stephanie), Margaret, Maria, and

Lois (Paul), his siblings: Kelly (Shelly), Toni

(Doug), Mike (Tommi), Pam, Jennifer, David, Michelle (Tehassi), and Apache (Brian),

and his mother, Marjorie.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Maria Hinton, his father, Ernie Stevens Sr, his stepmother, Patricia, his little

brother, Coleman, and his beloved German Shepard, Luke.

Ernie Stevens, Jr. was more than a leader; he was family to us all. As we honor

his journey, we remember his laughter, his

bright presence in every room, his willingness to listen, and his unwavering commitment to our people.

May we continue his work by living out the

values he held dear: Family. Community.

Sovereignty.

Family and friends are invited to gather

for visitation on Friday, October 3, 2025,

from 4:00–8:00 p.m. at the Oneida Nation Elementary School (N7125 Seminary

Rd, Oneida, WI). Visitation will continue

on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 1:00

a.m.–10:00 a.m. at the Oneida Nation

Longhouse (W370 Reformatory Rd, Seymour, WI).

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m.

on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Oneida Nation Longhouse. Burial to follow at

Oneida Sacred Buriel Grounds Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to

the Soaring Eagle Foundation in support

of the newly established Ernie Stevens Jr.

Scholarship Fund.

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ON THEIR JOURNEY

DEDRIC JASPER SHAWANOKASIC

June 11, 1994 - October 2, 2025

Dedric Jasper Shawanokasic “Southern Sky”, 31 of De

Pere, WI passed

away unexpectedly on Thursday,

October 2, 2025.

He was born on

June 11, 1994, to

Travis McDaniel and Sheila Shawanokasic

in Green Bay.

DJ loved the culinary arts and worked

as a cook. He also enjoyed playing guitar, videogames, reading comic books,

collecting Pokémon cards, weightlifting,

and singing karaoke. He loved making

candy and had a very active imagination. DJ had a special love for music and

loved attending concerts. He especially

loved his dog, Bucky, even though he

was allergic.

DJ is survived by his parents, Travis

Montgomery McDaniel and Sheila Shawanokasic (Robert), his sisters, Shanica

Hill, and La Rissa Shawanokasic, his

nephew Josias, as well as his grandmother Judith Jourdan.

He is further survived by his aunts and

uncles, Michelle (Moon) Hill, La Donna

Parker, Lai Lanna (Jermaine) Hill, and

Kellen Hill, Samantha Jo and Joshua

Shawanokasic, Lynn Young, Kiona Mc

Daniel; great aunts and uncles, Butch,

Mike, Danny, Bruce, Rick, Scott and

Rocky King, Sally, Babe, Pete, Pudge,

Hoss, and Namit Shawanokasic, Barbara Mckinze, Yvonne Jourdan, Henrietta

Daly-Jourdan, Hank Jourdan, Jan Jourdan, Diane Jourdan, Tom Thorstenson,

and Diana Demaree, as well as numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Anthony and Donna (King)

Shawanokasic and Jerry McDaniel,

great-grandparents Beatrice and Harold King, as well as his great aunts and

uncles Rodney, Harvey, and Archie Shawanokasic, James Mckinze, Dean Tubby, Thomas Daly, Ken Jourdan, Mildred

(Frank) Figueroa, and Patricia (Gordon)

Benson.

Family and friends may come to call on Mon.,

Oct, 6, 2025 from 11am-1pm. at Ryan Funeral

Home, 305 N Tenth Street, De Pere WI. A

funeral service will begin immediately following the visitation at 1pm.

A special thank you to the firekeepers, as

well as family and friends who've been

donating food. A special thank you as

well as to Ryan Funeral Home, for their

help during this time. Yaw^ko and Maec

Waewaenen.

DELORES "TOOTIE" JOHNS

February 7, 1930 - October 4, 2025

Delores “Tootie”

Johns, age 95,

passed away on

October 4, 2025,

in Altoona, Wisconsin. Delores

was born to William and Elizabeth (Rank) Johns

on February 7, 1930, in Stanley, Wisconsin. She graduated from Stanley High

School in 1947 and then attended cosmetology school in Milwaukee.

She married John H. Polinske on June

6, 1950, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church

in Stanley, Wisconsin. They settled in

Chippewa Falls and ope ned The Beer

Den, a tavern on Spring Street which

was inspired during a visit to Irvine Park

when they drove by the Bear Den. Affectionately known as “Tootie,” Delores

was admired by those who knew her

for her spirited nature and independent

outlook.

She renovated a building that previously housed a grocery store on Margaret

Street in Eau Claire and opened a daycare center called Jack & Jill Nursery,

which she ran for nearly 30 years. It

wasn’t easy for a divorcee raising 3 children while operating a business in the

late 1960’s – early 1970’s, but her spirited nature and independent outlook carried her through.

Delores was an Oneida member and

took great pride in her heritage, which

she instilled in her children and grandchildren spending many summers attending Native American Powwows

across the region.

Outside of work, Delores loved cheering on the Green Bay Packers, spending

days on the golf course, and painting.

She loved to garden and taking day trips

to the local beach. Known for her strong

values and compassionate heart, Delores had a confident and unwavering

belief in fairness and equality. Having

proudly voted for John F. Kennedy, she

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carried throughout her life a deep sense

of hope and conviction in the power of

kindness and justice–qualities that she

would no doubt stand up for in today's

world. Her favorite song, “I hope You

Dance,” beautifully reflects her spirit—a

reminder to live fully, love deeply, and

never stop embracing life’s moments

with courage and grace.

Delores is survived by her children, Pam

Danforth, Tina (John) Killey, and Jack

(Linda) Polinske. She thoroughly loved

her grandchildren, Yon Polinske, Brooke

Brown, Keith Bimose Herman, Billy Hanson, Kateri Hanson, and Bella Killey.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Jerry Danforth, sisters,

Evelyn Johnson and Adeline Fandy; and

her brothers, Marvin, Clarence, and William Johns.

A funeral service was held Monday, October 13 at 11am at Hulke Family Funeral

Home, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire.

Burial followed at Holy Family Catholic

Cemetery in Stanley.

DONALD RAMON WHITE

February 10, 1948 - October 8, 2025

Donald began his

journey home to

the creator on

October 8, 2025,

surrounded

by

his loving family

at home.

He was born in

Chicago, Illinois,

but maintained a strong connection to

Oneida, where he spent every summer.

This annual tradition helped him develop deep roots in the community, shaping his identity and lifelong commitment

to service.

After graduating from high school, Donald joined the Army and dedicated two

years to serving in Germany. Upon returning, he pursued higher education

and earned his master’s degree in education.

Donald devoted his career to improving

education and opportunities for Native

Americans. He worked in several programs, including the Bureau of Indian

Affairs in New Mexico. He also served as

principal for the Oneida Nation Schools

and held leadership positions as director of the Chicago American Indian

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Business Association and the Chicago

Board of Education. Donald was deeply

committed to providing quality education for Native students, and he played

an instrumental role in developing a

Native American Magnet School in Chicago. This school was designed both to

serve Native students and to increase

awareness of Native American contributions among all students.

Later in his career, Donald returned to

Oneida, where he worked as director

of Government Services until his retirement. After retirement, he served as a

member of ONCOA board. Donald was

passionate about being of service to

his community, working in various positions in the Oneida Tribe. His lifelong

dedication to education and community

service left a lasting impact on both the

Oneida and Chicago communities.

He is survived by his wife, Eunice of 32

years and his children Conan (Laura)

and Gentri, stepdaughters, Jessamyn

(Anthony), Corinne (Josh), and Sarah

(Steve), and siblings Myron “Poncho”,

Charlotte “Chita”, and Patrick.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Mabel White, his brothers; Eugene “Geno”, Rosario “Chummy”,

and Gerald.

Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home

305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere from 1pm4:30pm Monday, October 13, 2025.

Oneida Hymn Singers will sing at 4pm,

followed by a service led by Chaplain

Matt Cornelius at 4:30pm, with full military honors to follow. Special thanks to

the team at Compassus Hospice.

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Notice to Interested Person(s) Setting Hearing on Application for Probate

and Setting Time and Notice to Creditors

To attend meetings virtually or request a copy of the materials, contact Brooke M. Doxtator at 920.869.4303 or

email land_commission@oneidanation.org.

Notice to Creditors: Deadline to file claim is December 1, 2025

To file a claim, contact Oneida Land Commission,

Attn. Government Administrative Office, PO Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155 or

email land_commission@oneidanation.org. Applications for probate have been filed as follows:

Estate of William A. Schuyler, Sr., Case No. 2025-LCP-008

1. The decedent with a date of birth of 3/8/1942, died on 10/20/2024, was domiciled within the exterior boundaries

of the Oneida Reservation in Brown County, State of Wisconsin at 1403 S. Crestwood Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313.

2. TO THE FOLLOWING INTERESTED PERSON(S) and any persons not listed herein who may be identified by law as potential

interested persons: Willam A. Schuyler, Jr., Jackson Schuyler, Bobby J. Serama, Kenneth W. Schuyler

3. A Probate hearing has been scheduled for 12/15/2025, 4pm, at N7332 Water Circle Place, Oneida, WI 54155.

ONEIDA JUDICIARY

Tsi nu téshakotiya tolétha / Trial Court

Payment can be made either in person at the Oneida Trial Court located at

2630 West Mason Street, Green Bay, WI 54303; or by mailing said payment to

Oneida Trial Court P.O. Box 19, Oneida, WI 54155

NOTICE OF INTENT TO GARNISH: Terrylee F. Blackowl

Veteran Headstone

Replacement Program

On Their Journey

Please submit obituaries

(300 words or less)

and a high quality photo to

Kalihwisaks@OneidaNation.org

Pending room, obituaries longer

than 300 words will be printed.

If not, the Kalihwisaks requests

that remitters provide both a

shortened and full length version.

The full length version will

be linked to via a QR code.

The Kalihwisaks reserves

the right to make exceptions

to this guideline.

The Oneida Veterans Services (OVS) Department needs

help to identify and replace deteriorated Veteran Headstones in

cemeteries located within Oneida Nation Reservation boundaries.

Replacement headstones will be provided free of charge,

pending confirmed documentation (pictures of damages/illegible

headstones, military documents, etc.) and application approval.

To apply, contact OVS by calling 920.869.6116 or 920.869.6117

or email ckestell@oneidanation.org or jvalenti@oneidanation.org.

To take advantage of this program, OVS recommends you

contact them at your earliest convenience.

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PUBLIC MEETING

ONEIDA NATION PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE • FRI., NOV. 14, 2025 • 12:15PM

Norbert Hill Center - Business Committee Conference Room

N7210 Seminary Rd., Oneida, WI

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Find Public Meeting Materials at

Oneida-nsn.gov/government/register/public meetings

Email Public Comments to

LOC@OneidaNation.org

Ask Questions Here

LOC@OneidaNation.org

920.869.4417

HIGER EDUCATION GRANT LAW AMENDMENTS

The purpose of the Higher Education Grant law is to implement the Higher Education Grant program; and set forth the funding

requirements and procedural controls for awarding Higher Education grants.

The Higher Education law will:

◊ Outline the parameters of the Higher Education Grant, including eligibility require-ments, duration of funding, tiered funding

system, and the methodology for calculating awards under various circumstances.

◊ Provide predictability and equity in funding; need-based flexibility; clear guidelines for students; and administrative efficiency

and accountability. The tiered funding and award package system create a balanced, need-sensitive and goal oriented

framework that sup-ports students in achieving higher education while maintaining fiscal responsibility and academic

accountability.

◊ Provide clear guidance and defined boundaries for administering the Higher Education Grant.

◊ Delegate rulemaking authority, empowering the Higher Education Office to promulgate rules consistent with the Law to address

practical and evolving implementation needs.

◊ Provide that the duration of funding available is determined by both the students as-signed funding tier and the number of

credits allocated to each tier.

Individuals may attend the public meeting for the proposed Higher Education Grant law amendments in person at the Norbert Hill

Center, or virtually through Microsoft Teams (MC). If you wish to attend the public meeting through MC, email LOC@oneidanation.org.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025.

During the public comment period, anyone may submit written comments, questions or input. Comments may be submitted to the Oneida

Nation Secretary’s Office or the Legislative Reference Office in person, by U.S. mail, interoffice mail, or e-mail.

For more information on the proposed Higher Education law amendments, please review the public meeting packet at

www.oneida-nsn.gov/Register/PublicMeetings.

ONEIDA NATION PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE • FRI., NOV. 14, 2025 • 12:15PM

Norbert Hill Center - Business Committee Conference Room

N7210 Seminary Rd., Oneida, WI

Find Public Meeting Materials at

Oneida-nsn.gov/government/register/public meetings

Email Public Comments to

LOC@OneidaNation.org

Ask Questions Here

LOC@OneidaNation.org

920.869.4417

REAL PROPERTY LAW AMENDMENTS

The Nation is considering updates to the Real Property law to improve land governance, and streamline operations.

Key proposed Real Property law amendments will:

◊ Limit the prohibition on selling Tribal land to parcels within 25 miles of the Reservation’s boundaries. Exceptions include trust land consolidation,

partition, and off-Reservation sales approved by resolution.

◊ 

Remove all probate-related provisions and definitions in anticipation of a standalone Probate law.

◊ Transfer rulemaking and operational authority from the Land Commission to Land Management, the Comprehensive Housing Division, and senior

leadership. This includes lease approvals, land use licensing, and policy development.

◊ Reinstate trespass provisions, and expand enforcement powers to include citations, fines, and actions by Oneida police or wardens.

◊ Clarify the Nation’s use of eminent domain as a last resort, with a process for judicial review.

◊ Clarify legal pathways for easements– by necessity, prescription, or written instrument. Adverse possession claims against the Nation are prohibited.

◊ 

Continue public access to land records through the Oneida Nation Register of Deeds, subject to approved fees.

◊ Increase Land Management staffing for real estate acquisition and clarify responsibilities for land care, leasing, and title management.

Individuals may attend the public meeting for the proposed Real Property law amendments in person at the Norbert Hill Center, or virtually through

Microsoft Teams (MC). If you wish to attend the public meeting through MC, email LOC@oneidanation.org.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025.

During the public comment period, anyone may submit written comments, questions or input. Comments may be submitted to the Oneida Nation Secretary’s

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

For more information on the proposed Real Property law amendments, please review the public meeting packet at www.oneida-nsn.gov/Register/PublicMeetings.

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In response to community requests,

the Oneida Nation has formed a

partnership with a clothing provider

to offer a variety of branded

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Scan the QR code or go to

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Hazardous

Tree Removal

By Oneida Conservation Department

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Identifying risks associated with hazardous tree(s) is

subjective. Many tree failures are unpredictable, and thus,

determining which trees will fail and how they will fail is

difficult. The Hazardous Tree(s) evaluation involves examining the tree for:

• Structural defects and associating those

defects with known patterns of failure.

• Rating the degree of risk.

Since risks associated with trees cannot be eliminated,

evaluations serve as a tool for trained Conservation Natural Resource Technicians to responsibly and effectively

manage tree risks/dangers. Each tree may be subject to

the stress from many variables, including weather conditions. It is/will be the duty of Home/Property Owner’s with

the Hazard Tree(s) to monitor, report, and remedy any tree

condition which may threaten the vitality of the tree(s) and/

or the safety of people and property.

Evaluations also help prevent removing healthy trees,

provide documentation of the inspection process, and

record the corrective action plan(s).

Evaluations are conducted for Oneida Nation enrolled elders (55 or over)

and handicapped or disabled enrolled members. To schedule an evaluation,

call 920.869.6500 or email Conservation_Department@OneidaNation.org.

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HONORING ALL WHO SERVED

Veterans Appreciation Meal

VETS Services Building 134 Riverdale Dr. Oneida WI

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Noon - 2PM