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Your Oneida Nation Connection
MAY 2024
BUSINESS COMMITTEE Forum pg 2
Shout out to Shania Barber for providing the group photo. Yaw ko Shania!
Submitted by Ambrose Day-Bedeau
Shekoli. Throughout my life I’ve battled many health conditions including heart disease and kidney
failure. In 2021, I received a kidney, and I’ll be forever grateful to the donor. However, in January 2024,
my new kidney started to reject, and then fail. I spent 13 days in the hospital, and when I was finally
able to go home I decided I no longer wanted to continue with all the medications, diet restrictions,
and infusions in order to keep going. So with the support of my family, friends, and entire community, I
made the choice to stop all treatments and live life exactly how I want, as a strong warrior representing
my family, my Clan and my Nation.
As I prepare myself to make my journey to the Creator and the Spirit World, I'm taking what time I have
left to enjoy every activity I can, while also hoping to spread joy and compassion to those around me.
As I gather with my family and community, Thursday, April 18,
2024, for my Indian Taco sale and later, to watch the Oneida Nation
Varsity Lacrosse Team take on Pacelli, I'm reminded of a saying
some people use about life, "You only live once." My take on this
saying is a little different, "You live every day. Make the most of it."
Go to that Pow Wow. Sing that song. Dance your style. Get in
the game and play hard. Have fun. Go on that fishing trip. Hug
your loved ones and tell them you love them. Do whatever it is
you love and be passionate about it. Greet every sunrise as a
new opportunity to carry out your responsibilities as the Creator Ambrose (middle holding sweater) sang with the famous
Northern Cree drum at the 110th Annual Spring Pow Wow
would want you to.
at the University of Oklahoma on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
A dream come true.
Skana, Kanolukhwásla, Hoka!
Ambrose
• • • GTC NOTICE • • •
Special GTC Meeting – Oneida Hotel Debt: Thursday, May 30, 6pm
Special GTC Meeting – CIP Projects: Monday, June 10, 6pm
Semi-Annual GTC Meeting: Monday, July 1, 6pm
NAIV CHARTER
FINDING ABRAM HILL
LAURENCE HAUPTMAN
NAIV Congressional Charter is
Finally Official
Oneida Soldiers During the
Civil War
Author, Oneida Historian
Laurence Hauptman Visits Oneida
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PG 16
PG 35
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BUSINESS COMMITTEE FORUM
Utilizing the insights gained from these assessments,
our team collaboratively established the most effective
approaches to encourage and maintain participation. We
committed to:
• Prioritizing face-to-face communication
• Maintaining a present and engaged presence
• Nurturing teamwork dynamics
• Upholding reliability and dependability
• Establishing clear procedures
• Practicing effective time management
• Embracing open and transparent
communication channels
Moving forward with our strategic initiatives, it's vital to
recognize that transitioning to a Nation Building framework
is a long-term endeavor. Therefore, we have pledged to
embrace and plan for the necessary time to adapt to this
transformation mindset.
Personally, I am confident that we will successfully
integrate Nation Building principles into our daily
operations and long-term planning, ultimately contributing
to the advancement and prosperity of our Nation.
By Lisa Liggins
Oneida Business Committee Secretary
As mentioned in previous forums, both myself and my fellow
Council Members, along with our Political Appointees and
Direct Reports from the Oneida Business Committee
(OBC), participated in a week-long Nation Building (NB)
session held from August 28 to September 1, 2023. This
comprehensive week-long workshop focused on five
principles:
• Transformational Leadership
• Strong Governing Systems
• Strategic Outlook
• Cultural Relevancy
• Sovereignty
However, what hasn't been highlighted by my colleagues
is how we initiated our Nation Building activities. We began
by completing the DISC behavior assessment (Dominance,
Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance), as well as the 12
Driving Forces assessment. The DISC provides insights
into individual behaviors and priorities, while the 12 Driving
Forces gauge motivators and behavioral factors crucial
for engagement, communication, leveraging strengths,
and understanding weaknesses to minimize conflict and
enhance awareness.
The DISC assessment evaluates how individuals approach tasks and
interactions. By establishing a framework for observable behaviors,
it enhances communication, engagement, and personal growth.
Understanding DISC entails grasping how its four components
interact to form a cohesive whole. Although individuals may exhibit
one or two dominant traits, it's the interplay of all four components
that shapes behavior. Together, these components form a distinct
"behavioral makeup" for each person.
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Nation Building
Oct. 25, 2023 Presentation.
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We Give Thanks to the Fish
Photos Courtesy Garth Webster
In the background, Leander Danforth prepares to offer Oneida words
and tobacco as community members gathered, including Fox 11
News, to receive Danforth's message of thanks. The Buffalo Creek
Singers provided an honor song to close the event.
By Garth Webster
Creative Services/Kalihwisaks
The community gathered by the bridge in Oneida on
the banks of Duck Creek on Thursday, March 28, 2024,
for a tobacco burning ceremony to welcome back and
give thanks to fish. Leander Danforth led the ceremony
and provided the Oneida words to all who attended.
After Danforth completed these cultural protocols, Gerald
Hill added his wisdom and insights regarding Oneida’s
ancestral right to provide sustenance for it’s people by
harvesting the fish. He briefly summarized how Oneida
was victorious in their litigation defending their fishing
rights, “We were recognized. We’re not a minority. We’re a
recognized political body.” Hill continued, “We continue to
be grateful. That’s the message that brings us all together.”
Passing of Chief Howard Simeon Elijah
By Garth Webster, Creative Services/Kalihwisaks
When Howard Ka niwat hlá Simeon Elijah, an Oneida
Nation Wolf Clan Chief, started his journey to the Spirit World
on March 31, 2024, it set in motion many Haudenosaunee
cultural protocols that will be diligently carried out by the Title
Holders; Lotiya•néshu (Chiefs), Kutiyanéshu (Clan-mothers),
and Kayé Niyolí•wake Lonatlihu•tú• (Faithkeepers).
At the conclusion of these protocols, it will be announced
who the Clanmother has chosen to fulfill the duties and
responsibilities as the new Wolf Clan Loya•né (Chief).
The Kalihwisaks team will be working on a detailed account
of this process with the Oneida Cultural Heritage Department,
which will be published in the June 2024 edition.
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Photo Courtesy Garth Webster
The artwork seen here was recently installed to replace the previous "Points of Interest Map of Oneida" on the west wall just inside
the entrance of Oneida's Main Casino from the second floor of the parking ramp. The space measures roughly 18.5 feet wide by 8 feet
tall. The style of the artwork is inspired by Dawn Dark Mountain's Oneida Bicentennial Commemorative work titled, Honoring our Past,
Present, and our Future, the Journey Home. The text partially concealed by the railing states, "After settling here, the Oneida called this
territory "The Land of Many Ducks."
ANNUAL
June 28 – 30, 2024•Norbert Hill Center
N7210 Seminary Rd. Oneida, WI 54155
Over $108,000 in
Prize Money!
Food/Craft Vendors
Admission
Weekend Pass $15
$8
Daily Pass
62 & Over
FREE
5 & Under
FREE
Host Drum
Smokeytown
Dancing & Drum Contest
Grand Entry Times
Fri., June 28
7pm
Sat., June 29 1 & 7pm
Sun., June 30
Noon
(Tabulation by ICreeAzn)
Advanced tickets available at
Oneida One Stops beginning
June 1, 2024 for $12. Refunds must be
processed at location of purchase.
NO CANOPIES ALLOWED. Call the Oneida Hotel at 920.494.7300 to reserve your room at
a special Oneida Pow Wow rate now until June 7, 2024 for $109. Call For more information,
contact Oneida Pow Wow Event Team members Tonya at 920.362.5425 or email
twebster@oneidanation.org and Leah at 920.370.3961 or email lstrooba@oneidanation.org.
Vendors, please contact Tonya.
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Submitted by Oneida Community
Advisory Board
PUBLIC HEALTH
A partnership between the Oneida
Nation of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research
Center (WADRC) is working to expand
memory care education and understand how dementia affects elders
and their families in the Oneida Community.
Since 2015, Oneida Community
members, Tribal leaders, aging and
health experts, and scientists have
worked together to raise awareness
of Alzheimer's disease and related
dementias in American Indian communities in Wisconsin. The WADRC is
one of 33 National Institute on Aging
(NIA)-designated Alzheimer's disease
research centers in the United States
(US), working to find a way to prevent
and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease. A community advisory board
guides the WADRC collaboration,
with goals focused on providing outreach, education, and memory care
to Oneida Nation Tribal Members.
Historically, understanding Alzheimer's disease and its impact on
Indian Country has been limited. Alzheimer's disease is the 7th leading
cause of death in the US. More than
120,000 people in Wisconsin are living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's
disease, with an additional 196,000
family caregivers caring for a loved
one living with dementia.
The partnership between the
Oneida Nation of WI and WADRC
began with a question: What do we
know about Alzheimer's disease and
American Indians?
At an Alzheimer's Association state
conference in 2015, Oneida Nation
Commission on Aging (ONCOA)
board member Mike Hill met representatives from the WADRC. When
Hill asked for more information
about Alzheimer's disease in Indian
Country, he learned there was minimal knowledge because research
had included little representation
of American Indians. Also in 2015,
Oneida Elder Services Director Florence Petri obtained state funding
to hire Oneida's first Dementia Care
Specialist position, which is housed
in the Oneida Nation Comprehensive Health Division (ONCHD). As
Oneida community members wanted
to support local elders in their community with education about memory
changes and resources for people
and families experiencing dementia,
they began to connect with WADRC
investigators and eventually formed
the Oneida Alzheimer's Disease
Community Advisory Board (Oneida
CAB).
Through these collective partnerships, members have hosted memory screening clinics and brain health
educational events in Tribal communities across Wisconsin. Educational
events featured national experts in
aging and dementia care in American Indian populations, including
Dr. Blythe Winchester, Dr. Donald
Skenandore, and Dr. Neil Henderson.
As services and awareness expanded,
so did the need for education and
outreach–ideally supported by data
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describing
Alzheimer's disease
in American Indian populations. The Oneida CAB has
since formed important alliances to
help achieve its ongoing goals. Some
of its partners and collaborators are:
Great Lakes Native American Elders
Association, Memory Keepers-Medical Discover Team at the Univ. of Minnesota School of Medicine, Duluth
Campus, Native American Center for
Health Professions at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public
Health, Oneida Aging & Disability,
Oneida Comprehensive Health Division, and the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging.
Oneida CAB recognizes the leadership of Dr. Carey Gleason, PhD, MS,
(pictured above), founding member
of Oneida CAB and her work as Professor and Leader of the Inclusion of
Underrepresented Groups Core of
WADRC.
Look for more articles from Oneida
CAB in upcoming issues as they continue their research and activities.
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EVENTS
MAY 2024
KALIHWISAKS
Celebrate
with us at the
ONEIDA NATION
Code Talkers’
Golf Outing
5.24.24
ENTRY $75
fee includes: green fees with cart,
range balls, lunch and awards
4-person
Blind-Draw
Scramble
9am Shotgun
Start
ONEIDA NATION
Code Talkers’ GOLF OUTING
FRI // 24 // MAY // 2024
Thornberry Creek at Oneida
More Details 920.562.7536
Drop Registration form off at Veterans
Affairs Office, 134 Riverdale Drive, Oneida
FIRST 144 PAID ENTRIES WILL BE ABLE TO PLAY
ALL PLAYERS SHOULD REGISTER AND
PROVIDE PAYMENT BY MAY 20.
HOSTED BY
ONEIDA NATION VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Monday, May 27, 2024
Members please arrive at 7:40am
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Oneida Post 7784
2980 E. Service Rd., Oneida
Travel to all cemeteries in Oneida
Opening service starts at 8am
1 Lutheran-Riverdale Rd.
2 Mormon-Riverdale Rd.
3 Assembly of God West-Hwy 54
4 St. Joseph-Seminary Rd.
5 Holy Apostles-Freedom Rd.
6 Methodist-Freedom Rd.
7 White Cemetery-Freedom Rd. & EE
8 Oneida Tribal Cemetery-Adams Rd.
9A
nna John Nursing Home2901 South Overland Rd.
Break
10 Oneida Veteran’s Memorial-Hwy 54
Approximately Noon or 1pm
Lunch will be provided at
Veteran's BuildingRiverdale Dr.
(While food lasts.)
Thank You for your support
& service to our community
Veterans.
Sincerely,
Commander
Deke Suri
cell 920.445.1972
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NAIV Congressional Charter is Finally Official
Photo Courtesy Chris Cornelius
Left: Robert Cornelius Post 7784 VFW Commander Deke Suri, along with Vice Chairman of the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee, Floyd
Hill, and NAIV National Commander Don Loudner, at the NAIV Charter Signing in Washington DC on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Right: Loudner
being honored by dignitaries at the signing ceremony with a blanket.
By Garth Webster
Creative Services/Kalihwisaks
The February 2024 edition published details regarding
how the Native American Indian Veterans (NAIV)
association fought 20-plus years to secure a congressional
charter for their organization.
The charter initiative was led by Cheyenne River Sioux
and Korean War Veteran Don Loudner. Loudner is the
NAIV’s National Commander, who firmly carries out the
NAIV Mission: To ensure Native American Veterans receive
proper benefits and resources.
The effort garnered numerous endorsements from
Indigenous Nations and Veterans associations across
Turtle Island including the 116th and 117th Congress where
it unanimously passed the US Senate. Included in these
congressional sessions were two Senators who led the
campaign for this bill, Ben Ray Luján from New Mexico and
Mike Rounds from South Dakota, where the legislation
first originated.
Says Rounds, “Native Americans serve in our Nation’s
military at five times the national average, and this charter
will give them the recognition they truly deserve and
have earned. There are many congressionally chartered
Veterans organizations, but none that solely represent the
interests and needs of Native American Veterans. This bill
will change that by recognizing the mission of the NAIV
with a congressional charter.”
Oneida Citizen, Veteran, Chris Cornelius, who was recently
appointed by Commander Loudner as NAIV National Vice
Commander for the Mid-West Region, along with Oneida
Veteran’s Affairs Committee Vice Chairman, Floyd Hill, and
Robert Cornelius VFW Post 7784 Commander Deke Suri,
traveled to Washington DC to attend the official signing
ceremony on Thursday, March 14, 2024. The ceremony
featured a prayer by Marvin Weatherwax Jr., Chairman of
the Coalition of Large Tribes, and veteran of the US Marine
Corps. The posting of the colors was carried out by the
Kiowa Black Leggings Warrior Society and Kiowa Women’s
Warriors, and the drum circle of the Kiowa-ComancheApache (KCA) Veterans Organization. The original signed
charter was presented to Don Loudner, NAIV National
Commander for his dedication to make this charter a reality.
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Haudenosaunee Raised Beadwork Artist Named
2024 Wisconsin Academy Fellow
first beader to develop the beaded urn
form. Her “Wampum Urn” is now in the
permanent collection of the National
Ka re n A n n H o f f m a n i s a
Museum of the American Indian.
Haudenosaunee raised beader
Also unique to her beading is her
from Stevens Point, WI. A citizen
deep infusion of narrative elements
of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin,
through which she shares her deep
she creates objects
cultural knowledge.
of great beauty and
She advocates for
cultural significance
Indigenous arts
Receiving this recognition and statewide arts
that
reflect
Haudenosaunee
raises the profile of not
programming through
understandings and
her Wisconsin Arts
just me, but all artforms.
honor generational
Board membership.
Because of this, I’m so
legacies. Hoffman
Over the past ten
began her artistic
years, she has
grateful to the platform.
journey in the 1990s,
expanded her practice
learning from artists
to include teaching
Samuel Thomas and
Karen Ann Hoffman H a u d e n o s a u n e e
his mother Lorna Hill,
beadwork through
members of the Lower
the Arts Board’s Folk
Cayuga Band of the Six Nations of
Arts Apprenticeship program and
the Grand River Territory in Ontario.
individual classes and most recently,
Over her 25 years of practicing
has begun curating exhibitions of
Haudenosaunee beadwork, Hoffman’s
Native art to provide a platform for
focus has evolved to primarily make
her fellow artists. Through her work,
objects that arise from traditional
Karen is extending this art form in
forms that incorporate traditional
highly creative ways, reimagining
stories and imagery infused with
existing forms to expand their
Haudenosaunee understandings
meaning and significance while also
of the world, but that are otherwise
building community and supporting
entirely new. For example, she is the
other artists.
Taken from Wisconsin Academy of
Sciences, Arts and Letters, 2024
Fellows Awarded
Karen Ann Hoffman
Flame Urn
We want to take your photo. Headshot
photographs will be used as part of the
content being created for the IMPACT WALL
and life size ONEIDA TRIBAL WAMPUM BELT
that will be exhibited at the NEW location.
Together, let’s show the world how awesome
our community really is!
Museum
Interested?
Email gwebster@oneidanation.org
or scoon@oneidanation.org or call
920.869.2768 to leave a message.
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2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse swept across North
America, covering Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
During this rare event, the Moon passed between the Sun
and Earth, completely blocking the Sun’s face. Those in the
path of totality—where the Moon’s shadow fully concealed
the Sun—experienced a darkened sky, as if it were dawn or
dusk. When a solar eclipse reaches totality, nocturnal animals
sometimes wake up, mistaking it for nighttime, while non-nocturnal creatures might have felt it was time to rest. Weather
permitting, observers along the path of totality glimpsed the
Sun’s corona, usually hidden by the Sun’s brightness. The
next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United
States will occur in August 2044, in the meantime, we gathered images from the community to share with you.
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2024 Solar Eclipse
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Eclipse Experiences
Ethan Pelkey
Steve J. Webster
Cynthia Thomas
Rosalinda Roberts
Maureen Perkins
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EMPOWERING WOMEN EVENT
By Mia Charnon
Creative Services/Kalihwisaks
On Monday, March 18, 2024, 150 employees
gathered at the Oneida Hotel for the Empowering
Women Event. The event, themed “Empowered
Women Rise,” was sponsored by Mark W.
Powless, the General Manager. It featured two
sessions during which three Native American
women speakers—Stephenie Muscavitch (Wolf
Clan Manager), Rebecca Webster (author of Our
Precious Corn), and Robin Wall Kimmerer (author
of Braiding Sweetgrass)—shared their inspiring
stories. Attendees were encouraged to connect
with other women, leaving the event feeling
inspired and empowered.
WEBSTER AND BARTON–
LIFETIME ACHIEVMENTS
Submitted by Government Administrative Office
The Oneida Nation acknowledges the “Lifetime
Achievements” of Alma Webster and Julie Barton for their
significant contributions to the growth and prosperity of
the Oneida Nation. Going forward, the Oneida Business
Committee will continue to honor those Oneida who have
served on the Business Committee.
E Seated L-R Alma Webster, Julie Barton, Standing L-R Larry
Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jenny Webster, Jameson Wilson, Jonas
Hill, Tehassi Hill, Kirby Metoxen and Brandon YellowbirdStevens.
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GBFF Features MMIW Film with Songs
from Indigenous Artists
Kalliah Whalen was present during the
GBFF on Saturday, March 9, 2024 for the
Indigenous Stories Night.
By Mia Charnon
Creative Services/Kalihwisaks
The Green Bay Film Festival, an
annual event, showcases a diverse
lineup of feature films, documentaries,
and short films from around the
world. It provides a creative platform
for emerging talent to express their
unique perspectives. During the
Indigenous Stories night on Saturday,
March 9, 2024, the song I Will Always
Fight played a significant role in the
film Gift of Fear.
Directed by Jack Kohler and Katy
Doe, the Missing and Murdered
Indigenous Women (MMIW) film tells
the story of Mili, who witnessed her
mother’s murder 11 years ago. Now
17, she faces a new crisis: her former
crew kidnaps her girlfriend after she
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prioritizes her MMA team over the
gang. Despite the involvement of
Tribal police and a Federal Missing
and Murdered Unit, Mili won’t rely
solely on authorities this time.
The powerful song, co-written by
Kalliah Whalen and Corey Rae White
(Ho-Chunk Nation), draws inspiration
from the Standing Rock movement
and resonates with the MMIW issue.
Notably, it was nominated for Best
Single of the Year at the Native
American Music Awards. Kalliah and
Corey’s musical journey, blending
traditional Native American pow
wow rhythms with contemporary rock
elements, is known as Kalliah and
BlackWater.
Now, Kalliah and BlackWater
are creating a new MMIW song—a
heartfelt track featuring several
Indigenous artists—to honor Kalliah’s
lost friend. Whalen's message is
clear, “You are not alone; music is
always there.” Aspiring artists are
encouraged to actively listen and
seek mentor-ship. If you’re a young
artist, consider reaching out to them
through their website!
Learn more about Kalliah and
BlackWater at KandBW.com.
Missing & Murdered
Indigenous
Relatives Walk
Saturday, May 11 • 10am Registration
Oneida Recreation • 2913 Artley St., Oneida, WI 54155
11am walk begins to Norbert Hill Center
Light meal provided, presentations & music • email TAP@OneidaNation.org
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Juniors Take ACTs
By Dulce Vidal-Rivera
What’s something all juniors must
look forward to at some point? It’s the
ACT test and it can be both stressful
and intimidating. ONHS juniors took
the ACT test at the Oneida Community Education Center on March 12,
2024. They were accompanied by
ONHS guidance counselor, Wanda
Anton, and math instructor, Amber
Sticka. The test started at 9am and
ended around 1:30pm. Students had
nothing but a pencil to work with. The
ACT test consisted of the subjects
English, Math, Reading, and Science.
Throughout the day, students were
allowed one 10-minute break, as well
as a 30-minute lunch break. Phones
were turned in and not given back to
students until all testing was finished.
The testing ended with an essay and
40 minutes was provided to complete it. As of this writing, most students have received their test results
and others plan to retake the test in
hopes of receiving a better score.
Lacrosse Team Getting
Ready Daily
By Jonas Johnson
It’s the Creator’s Game and at ONHS
it’s as much a sign of spring as longer
days and warmer temperatures. At
ONHS, lacrosse season starts early
in the minds of individual players.
They begin to look at how their team
will be working together. To prepare,
players will need to be mentally and
Staff Contributors: Thunderhawk
Times Staff – Semester 2, 2023-2024
physically strong. The season began
on March 11, 2024. Currently, practices are mostly focused on helping
each other to improve. After a couple of scrimmages against Lacrosse
and Bayport on March 30, it all came
into focus with the team’s first contest
against Kimberly. That was a close
one, the T-hawks coming up short,
8-9. Next, was a big win at home
against the Pulaski Red Raiders, 21-3,
on the Green Bay Southwest Field.
Between this writing and the end of
the season on May 21, the lacrosse
team has eight more contests. Watch
these pages for updates.
From the Track Coach
By Thunderhawk Times Staff
Recently, ONHS Head Track Coach,
Caleb Anderson, shared his thoughts
on this year’s team: “Last week, April
9, at Suring, and April 12, at Lena, we
as a team connected well. Coaches
from other schools were impressed
with our numbers and I even had a
coach inform me of how respectful
our students were being. “On the
competitive side, we broke six school
records in our first week of competing and have much work to do.”
Track Athletes and Records
included:
• Landon House. 400m. 57.52.
•
Kenyon Cornelius, Miko LeRoy,
Loh^tiyo Metoxen, Landon House.
4X800 Relay. 10:16.05.
•
Jardina White-Eye. 1600 m.
6:52.65.
• Alaila Denny, Kayree House, Stevi
Ventura, Jardina White-Eye.
Girls Flag Football
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4X800 Relay. 14.17.34.
• Mariah Cloud. Triple Jump. 27’10”.
•
Rhianna Danforth. High Jump.
4’4”.
“Lots of PRs (personal records) and
Season Bests,” said Coach Anderson.
“We are moving in a very positive
direction.”
NWTC Options for Next
Year's Seniors – An
Insider’s Look
By Ari Mousseau
ONHS seniors and some juniors
have taken dual credit courses at
NWTC for years and many ONHS
graduates have continued their education at “TC.” TC is a good opportunity for the Oneida Students to get
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SPORTS
CREATOR'S GAME
Now Officially a WIAA
Sanctioned Sport
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Lacrosse Game Schedule.
By Garth Webster
Creative Services/Kalihwisaks
This Spring 2024 lacrosse season marks the first time the sport will play in a
season as an official sanctioned sport by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic
Association (WIAA), who made the decision in December 2022.
With the decision, girls and boys teams across the state, including Oneida, now have
the opportunity to play for a state title. The inaugural championship games will be held
Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium Field in Sun Prairie, which is just
north of Madison, WI. Oneida Lacrosse team head coach, Curt Summers, expressed his
enthusiasm for this season.
“It's been a long process to get the game of lacrosse recognized as a state titled sport! It's
been talked about ever since I took over the program 12-13 years ago. Hopefully this will grow
the game more within our state. Wisconsin really has been behind whereas Illinois, Minnesota,
and Michigan really took off with the sport. So, we're really hoping that this change boosts the
game of lacrosse and catches up with the surrounding states! Our effort has never changed as
far as a competing team, we want to win!"
Summers continues, "But now, there seems to be more of a legitimacy with the state that makes
us want to work harder towards our goals. We're hoping with the building of our new high school
that it will bring more of our students back to our school system (home)." Summers’ team captain,
Jonas Johnson, is also very excited to potentially play for a state title.
"The WIAA decision to make Lacrosse an official sport has made me and my team very excited
to show the state what the game of lacrosse means to the Oneida Nation. Our community has
come a long way in the sport of lacrosse. Starting with a community team in 2012 to now with an
official High School lacrosse team."
Yakatahawine
Signs with
St. Norbert
College
By Garth Webster
Creative Services/Kalihwisaks
Yakatahawine Zacarias-Skenandore, Preble
High School Senior, the daughter of Kanataloloks
Zacarias-Skenandore and Menõ Zacarias, signed
her letter of intent to play soccer for St. Norbert
College in De Pere, WI this fall 2024.
Along with scoring goals, Yakatahawine will
be also be hitting the books as she studies for
a degree in education. Congrats Yakatahawine!
We're all cheering you on!
NEWS
14 | MAY 2024
KALIHWISAKS
WISCONSIN’S 32 MOST INFLUENTIAL
NATIVE AMERICAN LEADERS FOR 2024
Dr. Rosa Yekuhsiyo King
Founder of Tehatiw^nakhwa
Language Nest
Brian Vigue
Oversees Audubon Great
Lakes’ freshwater policy
Shelby Siebers
Cultural Adviser & Native
American support specialist
Daisee Francour
Communications
Director for Indigenous
Environmental Network
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About Oneida Leaders
Daniel Doyen
CEO of D&T Construction,
a fully Indigenous-owned
construction business
James Flores
Tribal Liaison for the
Milwaukee Public Museum
Alebra Metoxen
Oneida Nation Indian Child
Welfare Training Supervisor
Native Sign Language at Aloha Festival in Arizona
Photo Courtesy Lauren Carr
L to R Backrow: Amaya Anton (RS), Naomi Anton (RS), Benjamin Anton (RS), Merriam Conte (AS), Laura Carr (LG). Front row: Marissa Carr (LG),
Mary Conte-Taefu (AS), Jasiel Taefu (AS), Talia Taefu (AS).
Descendants of Lou A. Green (Summers) (LG), Rita Summers (RS), and Arvilla Summers (AS)
The 30th Anniversary of the Arizona Aloha Festival took
place March 16-17, 2024 at Tempe Town Lake, Arizona.
The free festival featured a variety of performances that
highlight music and dance from Hawai’i and the South
Pacific. “The Summers clan” can be seen representing
Oneida as they preformed Native Sign Language at the
opening ceremonies of the festival.
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LOCAL
MAY 2024 | 15
PROPOSED CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
June 10, 2024 GTC
Oneida Comprehensive Housing Integrated Campus Project
Facility: Approximately 148,500 sq. ft. will be added to the health center with
interior renovations of approximately 44,000 sq. ft. and an additional 1,000 sq. ft.
second-story structure planned for future growth
Goals: Integrate Employee Health Nursing, Health Promotions, and Oneida
Behavioral Health by extending the existing Oneida Health Center and include
new Transitional Residential Detox Treatment Facility
Budget: $122 Million
*Oneida Nation High School
Facility: Estimated 111,000 sq. ft. facility will accommodate 250
students with the most viable site being a 75+/- acre parcel
near the Turtle School
Goals: Improve safety, address space limitations, and comply
with modern building codes
Budget: $82,056,000
*Oneida Recreation & Fitness Complex
Facility: Complex will have extended hours and services including
daycare, after school program, learning center, art room, social
recreation room, sports and fitness, teen center, sports leagues,
martial arts, gymnasiums, track, ropes course with a possible
aquatic center
Goals: Provide direct wellness to all ages of the Oneida community
Budget: Option 1 – $87,685,000 Includes Aquatic Center (lap
pool, therapy pool, recreational)
Budget: Option 2 – $64,117,000 No Aquatic Center
*New Oneida Nation High School and Recreation & Fitness Complex are
intended to be a part of a campus approach with stand-alone buildings that
are connected through paved paths.
OCHD
Integrated Campus
PG. 4-DEC. 2023
ONHS
PG. 5-JAN. 2024
Rec & Fitness
PG. 4-JAN 2024
& PG. 13-FEB. 2024
16 | MAY 2024
HISTORICAL
KALIHWISAKS
Finding Private Abram Hill: A Civil War Journey
By Michelle Danforth Anderson
Marketing & Tourism Director
This is a story about chance or
maybe fate? In January 2023, at
a Lawrence University hockey
game, I met a fellow hockey-mom.
Her name is Dr. Christine Dee, a
history professor from Fitchburg
State-University, MA. Her curiosity uncovered an Oneida civil war
mother’s pension record for Private Abram Hill, whose mother had
to prove her son’s loyalty to her in
1866 with her application.
The Civil War started in 1861, but
approximately 144 Oneidas didn’t
sign up until 1864. Oneida men
were not considered citizens of the
United States therefore didn’t have
to participate in the draft. When the
United States needed more soldiers,
they offered bounties to entice men
to volunteer. With the times being
as tough as they were for the 1,100
Oneidas living on the reservation,
a $300 bounty was very attractive.
Despite the news of horrific death
tolls, gruesome amputations and
conditions, the men made the decision to enlist.
Abram Hill enlisted in the Union
Army on January 4, 1864 becoming
part of the 14th Regiment, Company
F. Just eight months later, Hill died.
On the enlistment papers, Abram
was 18 years old, 5’ 11” with black
eyes, black hair, and dark skin color.
The Roster of Volunteers in the Wisconsin Historical Society archives
listed him as “absent sick at M.O. of
Co; died Aug. 8 ’64, Marietta, Ga.”
The Wisconsin Historical Society
also had the history of the 14th Regiment, which listed all the places the
men had traveled and fought.
Not knowing what M.O. stood for,
I quickly discovered it meant muster-in and muster-out, or join and
discharged. As for the other part
of Hill’s record, absent and sick,
absence of sanitary disposal of garbage and human waste, inadequate
diets, and no specific disease treatments was a formula for disaster.”
Marietta GA, located just outside of
Atlanta, was thought to be the town
where Abram died.
Once again, fate led me to a book
called A Wisconsin Boy in Dixie,
I discovered he sadly died of dysentery. Laurence Hauptman’s book,
The Iroquois in the Civil War, wrote
that 46 men had died. That was 2%
of the Oneida population. Dr. Stanley B. Burns PBS Behind the Lens
stated, “Before war in the twentieth century, disease was the number one killer of combatants. Of the
620,000 recorded military deaths
in the Civil War, about two-thirds
died from disease. However, recent
studies show the number of deaths
was probably closer to 750,000.
Crowded conditions, poor hygiene,
edited by Stephen E. Ambrose.
It published the Civil War letters of
James K. Newton, a teacher from
De Pere, WI who was also part of the
14th Regiment F Company, the same
as 46 Oneida men. His letters to his
parents provided dates, locations,
and details about their company. The
book was a road map of precisely
where the Oneida soldiers were until
there was a company split sometime in July 1864 when the Oneida
men were sent to support General
Sherman in Atlanta. Then, fate had
one more stop, Hugh Anderson,
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Lawrence University hockey player,
was offered a professional hockey
contract to play for the Columbus
River Dragons in Columbus GA, a
two hour drive southwest of Marietta, GA. Being a hockey-mom, of
course a trip with my sister to see
a hockey game was in order, along
with a journey to find Abram Hill too.
Just prior to departing, I searched
Gordy McLester’s veterans archive
box and found a document with
incredible penmanship listing the
Civil War veterans who never came
back to Oneida, WI. Abram Hill was
on this list. However, the notation
was that he died in Rome, GA, which
is approximately 1 hour northwest
from Atlanta. So, why was Marietta
listed in the Roster of Volunteers?
It turns out that Marietta today is a
suburb of Atlanta and has a national
military cemetery.
Seventeen hours after leaving
Green Bay, our first stop was Rome,
GA where we discovered two facts.
One, the town had been taken over
by the North in May 1864 and two,
there were many pop-up hospitals.
HISTORICAL
Another document from
the GF hospital listed
Abram’s death. Initially,
it was thought that GF
was the initial of someone’s home in Rome
but Deb Anderson, UW
Green Bay Coordinator
of Archives believes GF
stands for General Field
Hospital. There were no markers in
Rome for hospital locations.
We continued for an hour and
my sister used her research skills
to locate the section where Abram
was buried. We found him, put down
tobacco, and told him with tears in
our eyes that he was not forgotten.
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This story has only scratched the
surface to a bigger research project
and documentary that will showcase
where the Oneida soldiers went and
what they experienced. Stay tuned.
18 | MAY 2024
RECOGNITION
KALIHWISAKS
Recognizing Academic Achievement
By Garth Webster
Creative Services/Kalihwisaks
In anticipation of the high school graduation and college
graduation issues in June 2024 and December 2024,
respectively, the Kalihwisaks team is partnering with local
schools to bring you another ongoing section featuring
Oneida students that are achieving academic success.
The following is the list we were able to find for this issue.
Watch future issues as we grow our partnerships to share
what we hope will be a continuously growing list of students.
Note: ONHS Students enrolled in dual credit classes with
NWTC are stil in progress so we will post those students'
name with our Quarter 4 Honor rolls in a future issue.
ONEIDA NATION
HONOR ROLL
HIGHEST HONORS - 3.8 AND UP HONORS 3.0-3.49
Honesty Thayer-Williams 4.0
Kaylynn Denny 3.280
Isabella Van Boxtel 3.833
Rebecca Doxtator 3.278
Landyn Jordan 3.278
HIGH HONORS - 3.5-3.79
Grace Gauthier 3.778
Jackson Lester 3.277
Carmelita Castillo 3.722
Dulce Vidal-Rivera 3.268
Jaylyn Caldwell 3.667
Madalyn King 3.223
Jonas Johnson 3.612
Cory McIntyre 3.112
Annalisia Okimosh 3.557
Luis Delacruz-Cornelius 3.110
HONORS 3.0-3.49
Demarie Doxtator 3.057
Ace Bautista-Smith 3.466
Taliana Webster 3.057
Efrain Ninham 3.390
Wileena Bigjohn 3.000
Mason Laster 3.335
Osa Wheelock-Flores 3.000
Leyden Barnes 3.333
Preble High School High Honors
and February 2024 Student of the Month:
Logan Powers
WIEA (WISCONSIN INDIAN
EDUCATION ASSOCIATION) AWARDS
2024 K-12 Outstanding
Oneida Students of the Year
Recognition
Natalah Boucher
Blake Skenadore
Ciana Cornelius
Amari Turney
Jayvin Cornelius
Maliyah Way
Alexander Jacobs
Riley Aguirre
Lily Koehler
Autumn Delabreau
Vanessa Martinez Mackenzie Reed
Santana Miller
Doyle Skenandore
Neamya Rivera
THOMPSON READY TO
PROTECT AND SERVE
By Garth Webster
Creative Services/Kalihwisaks
During the Oneida Business Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 24,
2024, Daniel Thompson was sworn in by Secretary Lisa Liggins as Oneida's
newest member of the Oneida Police Department.
After recently graduating from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's
Criminal Justice Law Enforcement program, Thompson wasted little time in
pursuing his career aspirations in law enforcement, "I want to be there for
my community and to change peoples lives for the better."
When not ensuring the safety of the community, you'll find Thompson in
the outdoors, preferably fishing.
If you see Daniel, wish him luck in his new role as Oneida Police Officer.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
MAY 2024 | 19
Onvyote a.la ni i Standing Committee Vacancies
By Jameson Wilson
Councilman, Oneida Business
Committee
The purpose of the On yote a.ká ni i
(I am Oneida) Standing Committee
is to serve on behalf of the General
Tribal Council (GTC) and Oneida
Business Committee as it relates to the
implementation of the On yote a.ká ni i
Project Plan which was supported by
GTC at the Semi-annual meeting on
July 24, 2023.
The On yote a.ká ni i Project Plan
addresses the development of the
components important to the process
of identifying solutions to Oneida’s
critical population data issue. This
includes steps needed to update
enrollment criteria of the Oneida
Nation. Furthermore, this initiative
is meant to be an interactive and
collaborative effort with the Nation’s
citizens to find a sustainable solution
to this issue which will be identified
and built together.
We encourage all Oneida Nation
enrolled members that are 18 years of
age or older to apply for the On yote
a.ká ni i Standing Committee.
Click or Scan the
QR Code for Oneida
Nation Applications
(oneida-nsn.gov)
Click or Scan the QR
Code to view the
On yote a.ká ni i
charter
20 | MAY 2024
EDUCATION
KALIHWISAKS
KINDERGARTEN READINESS-Let's All Work Together
to Ensure a Successful Educational Journey for
Oneida's Children, Oneida's Future Leaders
Submitted by Brianna Grosso
Oneida Comprehensive Health Division,
WIC Nutrition Services
The February 2024 and March 2024 issues discussed
the shift to the science of reading and building habits of
good attendance, respectively.
In our ongoing series of articles regarding the education
of Oneida's youngest students, this month we're covering
the topic of kindergarten readiness, which Oneida Head
Start (OHS) and Early Head Start (OEHS) play a critical
role.
Oneida's HS and OEHS' goal and mission is to support
kindergarten readiness by focusing on cognition, social/
emotional, language, literacy, mathematics and physical
development. Head start also provides family support
as their child is transitioning to kindergarten. Structured
family routines that promote good health and wellness
can help your child thrive as they start their academic
careers.
On Monday, May 13, 2024, Oneida Head Start (OHS)
will be holding a graduation ceremony at the Oneida
Hotel. Shortly after, the children will begin their summer
vacation, which is a perfect time to start thinking about
kindergarten readiness to create a strong foundation
for Oneida's children to be successful throughout their
educational journey.
In the side bar to the right are a few tips from the OHS'
Services team Char Kizior, BSN, RN, NCSN and Brianna
Grosso, RDN on establishing a healthy wellness routine.
Healthy routines
Schedule daily movement – children ages 6-17
should do 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous
physical activity daily.
Serve well-balanced meals that include foods from
all five food groups – grains (trying to include whole
grains), protein (various lean protein sources),
vegetables, fruit, and dairy products.
Choose water for healthy hydration.
Establish a daily sleep routine with your child, 5-12
years old need 10-12 hours of sleep/day. Before bed:
Turn off all electronics Take a bath
Brush teeth
Read a story
Go to sleep
Communicate any healthcare needs your child may
need to the school to assure they are getting the
accommodations they may need such as: food
allergies, medications, medical conditions, etc. This
will help for a smooth transition and allow your child
to start school on time.
For Children turning 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2024
Oneida Head Start Pre-School
Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm
Oneida Language & Culture
As it Happens
& Creative Curriculums
Program Offers: Kindergarten Readiness
Skills, Disability & Health Services, Family
Events & Field Trips, Transportation, Meals & More.
Three Sisters Site: 2801 W. Mason • Green Bay, WI
Norbert Hill Center Site: N7210 Seminary Rd • Oneida, WI
Accepting Applications 2024/2025 School Year.
APPLY TODAY! New Selection Criteria Added:
Any household with an enrolled Oneida or other federally
recognized Tribal Member living within Oneida Reservation
boundaries are eligible.
Your child is also eligible if your family & child lives in Oneida
or Green Bay and are: Low Income, a Foster Child, Receive
Food Share or Public Assistance, Experiencing Homelessness,
or Have Other Family Needs.
Space is Limited. Pick up an application at a Head
Start Site & call to schedule an application interview.
Questions? Call 920.496.5200
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EDUCATION
MAY 2024 | 21
Martinez is Ready to Prepare
Oneida Families for Kindergarten
Submitted by Jay Martinez
Oneida Head Start/Early Head Start Director
Hello, my name is Jay Martinez, the new Oneida Head Start (HS) and Early
Head Start (EHS) Director. I am an Oneida Tribal member who lives on the
reservation with my three daughters and wife Danielle Martinez (Makesgood)
from the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe. Academically, I hold a Master’s degree in
Business Administration and I have over 11 years experience in a management
role.
Oneida HS & EHS supports kindergarten readiness through curricula
focused on cognitive, social/emotional, and physical domains. Currently
our school enrollment is descending and thus, we are seeking new ways to
recruit more Tribal children into our Program. Staffing and filling positions
are also another challenge we face here at Oneida HS & EHS. My vision
is to build a solid early childhood education program that represents the
developmental progressions of knowledge, skills, and behaviors of children
aging from birth to 5 years.
I look forward to playing a vital role in supporting our Oneida Families and
getting our Tribal children ready for Kindergarten.
Photo Courtesy Garth Webster
A Tobacco Burning Ceremony was held Monday, April 1, 2024 at Oneida Cultural Heritage to kick off the Strengthening Families Initiative.
The initiative ran throughout the month of April. Blue pinwheels were given out to the community to create awareness during the April 17
Walk & Scavenger Hunt. Feel free to contact the Kanikulhliyo Family Center for a pinwheel, while supplies last.
April was National Child Abuse Awareness Month. It is also proclaimed Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month by the Oneida
Business Committee. During April, Oneida Family Services utilized this time to educate and raise awareness about the impact
child abuse has on children in our community. This is done through advocacy and community events in hopes of
changing the narrative to reduce maltreatment and strengthen the community in which we live.
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YVONNE JOYCE (SCHUYLER)
CORNELIUS
March 18, 2024
Yvonne Joyce
(Schuyler) Cornelius, 74, was
called to the Creator on March 18,
2024. She was
the oldest daughter of the late Robert C. and Alice E.
(Cornelius) Schuyler. She graduated from
Seymour High School and Fox Valley
Technical Institute with her Registered
Nursing degree in December 1979.
Yvonne worked in many different fields
of nursing but spent the last 19 years of
her career as the school nurse for the
Oneida Elementary and High Schools.
She enjoyed working with the many children in the community and watching them
grow into adulthood.
Yvonne married Leonard Cornelius in
1980 at the Oneida Methodist Church.
She is survived by Leonard, her loving
husband of almost 44 years. She is further
survived by her blended family. Three
children, Dawn Longhini (Milwaukee),
Kim Novak (Milwaukee), and Brian (Pam)
Novak (Marinette). Two stepchildren Gail
Cornelius and Daniel (Cheryl) Cornelius,
both from Green Bay. Two step grandchildren, Christene and Tony-Ray. Thirteen
grandchildren, Austin, Cheyenne, Taylor,
Skyler, Mercedes, Lindsay, Alexis, Brian
Jr, Brandon, Madison, Linda, Katelynn
and Kayden, three great grandchildren
and five step great grandchildren.
She is also survived by her four younger
sisters, Annette Schuyler (Kansas), Rana
Schuyler (Green Bay), Sandra Schuyler
(Oneida) and Connie (Steve) Danforth
(Oneida). An aunt, Jeanette Mittag (Oneida). Her nephews and Niece, Robert
Smith, Paul Smith, Delia Smith, Lionel
Schuyler, Quinton Schuyler, James Schuyler, Ethan Schuyler, Fox Christjohn and
Quinton Schuyler, Jr. She is further survived by her brothers and sisters in law,
Eleanor Bailey, Josephine (Tom) Daebler,
Geraldine Cornelius, Clarence (Sandy)
Cornelius, and Frank (Nancy) Cornelius.
Lastly, she is survived by her extended
Black Thunder family, Everett (Brenda),
Edmond (Inez), “Ricky” and Michelle
(Niels) (all from Green Bay). Mary, Shawn,
OBITUARIES
Rose, Kristie, Holly, Cujo, and Evette of
Sisseton, South Dakota.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Alice, grandparents
William B and Mary Metoxen, Charles
and Katherine Cornelius, and Anderson
Schuyler. Many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Friends may call at Oneida Methodist
church on Wednesday, March 20, 2024,
from 9am. Oneida Hymn Singers will sing
at 10:30am, followed by a service at 11am.
Burial to follow at the church cemetery.
Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere is assisting
the family.
The family gives many thanks to the Davita Staff on Riverside Dr for their years
of care along with Dr. Kennard from the
Oneida Heath Center. Lastly, many, many
thanks to her sister and her family, Connie Danforth, Steve Danforth and Lionel
Schuyler for all their support and care
during her illness. Donations requested
of plates and silverware to Methodist
Church hall on March 20th in the morning.
TIMMON J. DOXTATOR
December 15, 1952 - April 2, 2024
Timmon J. Doxtator
71, affectionately
known as Bom,
was born through
a snowstorm on
December 15,
1952, in Chicago,
Ill. He started his
spiritual journey
across the Milky Way through a snowstorm on April 2, 2024. Surrounded by
his loving family his sisters Fisha (Pat) &
Dolly (Brenda) held him and sang to him
as he gently drifted away.
Bom suffered a traumatic brain injury
when he was 5 years old. Doctors told
our family he wouldnt live past 10 years of
age. He lived and was loved to a very full
life of happiness, love, care & compassion
which brought him to the tender age of
71 years young. He was always a big kid
at heart who loved to play pranks, loved
Sponge Bob and cartoons, game shows,
listening to, singing to & dancing to all
genres of music, especially old country,
Johnny Cash, Elvis, R& B and more. He
loved going to powwows and singing to
the drum. He was known for wearing his
cartoon shirts with matching socks.
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He loved all the babies and eating was
an all-time favorite.
Bom was our special gift from Creator
who entrusted his care into our arms and
in essence it was Bom that would take
care of us. Nurturing our hearts with unwavering trust & love, guiding our hands
to carefully and respectfully take care of
him, giving us words to speak as we became his advocates and caretakers. He
taught us what life truly meant for those
less fortunate than ourselves and he did it
gracefully. He was loved with abundance
as was proof in the longevity of many
years of life Creator had blessed him with.
Bom was preceded in death by his parents, Cecilia & Michele' Roberto (the loving man who raised us); biological father,
Timmon Doxtator; brothers: Vernon Doxtator and Nathaniel (Lummux) Doxtator;
sisters: Roxanne "Roxy" Doxtator and
Florence ( Koo-C-Koo) Klakowicz; many
aunts and uncles; niece, Juanita Martinez;
and nephew, Yoshi Torres.
He is survived by sisters: Cecilia (Felix)
Martinez, Brenda (Everett) Black Thunder,
and Patricia (Frank) Gutierrez; brother,
David (Michelle) Roberto; special nieces: Theresa, Chanel, Gina and Janee';
and many other nieces and nephews
who helped with his care throughout the
years.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude
to the Oneida Community Center staff,
Carrie Lindsey CHS Long Term Care Case
Program Mgr., Rachel Lemke Tribal Options Social Worker, Julia Jones Community Health Case Mgr. Carrie had been
instrumental in aiding the family in finding
the correct care and support for Bom's
continuing care.
To the family and staff at Cerebral Palsy
Center especially LaDonna Pingle CPS
Service Coordinator Program Mgr. for
her compassionate support throughout
the years. His world grew tremendously
by being there.
To the family and staff at Compass Development, Kevin LaPoint Compass Director,
Gen, Jennifer Berg Regional Director,
Matt Zillmer Ridgepoint Director...we
couldn't have asked for a better team
of people.
Continued on PG 23
Timmon J. Doxtator
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These entities have been a solace to
our family, and we are humbled that we
entrusted you with our most cherished
treasure... Our Bom. Yaw ko
His providers at the Oneida Community Health Center Drs Flood and Danby
who always kept things truthful and honest with us and always respected our
choices. "he was never heavy; he was
our brother"
Pallbearers are Homer Wiseman, Quin
Schuyler, Nick Parker, Mitchell Gutierrez,
Ronnie Goodeagle, Will Masterson
Honary Pall bearers are Everett Black
Thunder, Edmund Black Thunder, Ricky
Black Thunder, Frank Gutierrez, Bob Larsen and family, Adam Melchert & family,
Lou Williams, Chris Johnson, Michael
Schimmel, Ethan Schuyler, Angela Cornelius, Mary Guillaume, Andi Smits
Visitation for Bom will take place at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on
Monday, April 8, 2024, starting at 9:0am
with the Oneida Hymn Singers at 10:30
am. Traditional Services will take place at
11:00 am with Everett Black Thunder officiating. Buffalo Creek Singers to provide
honorary drum ceremony.
Online condolences for Bom's family may
be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.
com.
KYLE ROBERT DUNLAP
August 28, 1990 - April 5, 2024
Kyle Robert Dunlap,
33, passed away
Friday morning,
April 5, 2024. He
was born on August 28, 1990, to
Robert Powers
and Kristie Dunlap.
Kyle enjoyed hunting, fishing, coloring,
and art books.
He is survived by his mother, Kristie;
siblings, Kory Dunlap, Brian Martin Jr.,
Keeshia Dunlap, Jaden Powers, Shayla
Dick and Aleah Powers; grandparents,
Valerie and Marshall Groleau; and his
large extended family.
Kyle was preceded in death by his father,
Robert; grandmother, Victoria; and extended family members.
OBITUARIES
Family and friends may visit at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere,
from 10am to noon on Wednesday, April
10, 2024. The Oneida Hymn Singers will
begin at 11:30 with a prayer service to
follow at noon officiated by Pastor Juan
Alicea. Burial will take place at the James
White Cemetery.
The family would like to extend special
thanks to the staff of the 6th Floor ICU at
St. Vincent Hospital for their exceptional
care.
CHIEF HOWARD SIMEON ELIJAH
March 31, 2024
Passed peacefully,
at University Hospital LHSC, London, Ontario on
Sunday March
31st, 2024, Howard “ ” Elijah of
Oneida Nation in
his 76th year.
Loving husband of Linda Elijah. Loving
father of Richard (Cindy), Kanahlunt, Sohahes (Amy Ireland).
Predeceased by son Kanihawana.
Grandfather to Tehatlu, Shakoy teles,
Kanotawaks, Teshakowanukhwa, Kastoslote, Katsitsyokus, Tekakaliyose, Yey
thokwas, Layewat, Kawyhuhati:iles.
Great grandfather to Shakotshanunyatha,
Amos, Norah, Nia, Lonusiyo, Loliwakat,
Loluhw stowan .
Howard was an Oneida Nation of Wolf
Clan Chief and continued as the Principal
at Tsi’Niyukwaliho:t Learning centre and
that he will be missed by many extended
family and friends across the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. He was an educator
of traditional cultural Oneida teachings
of friendship, respect, trust, and peace.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, after 12 noon at the
Longhouse, 1035 River Road, Oneida. Funeral to follow on Wednesday, April 3rd,
from the Longhouse, commencing at 11
am. Interment Longhouse # 3 Cemetery,
Oneida Road, Oneida.
Arrangements entrusted to Elliott-Madill
Funeral Home, Mount Brydges. www.
elliottmadill.com
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MATHU GIESE
November 6, 1987 - March 12, 2024
Mathu Giese, age
36, passed away
on March 12, 2024
at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded
by loved ones after fighting for his
life as a result of a
motorcycle accident.
Mathu was born to Lauri (Habeck) Christjohn and the late Daniel Giese on November 6, 1987.
Mat lived for spending time with his son
Jaxtyn, riding his motorcycle with his
brother, grandpa and friends. He enjoyed
paintballing with his squad and friends,
tracking all things, mudding and hunting
for everything.
He loved to share his passions with anyone interested, especially hunting with
his little cousin Maddy. He will be missed
by so many family members and friends.
He is survived by his son, Jaxtyn, Oneida;
mother, Lauri (John) Christjohn, Oneida;
siblings: Shaun (Amber) Giese, Oneida,
Malauri (Jen) Giese, Oneida, Abi (Nate)
Habeck, Gillette, Tanya (Charlie) Hunt,
Oneida, Tony Christjohn, Oneida, Rollie
Christjohn, Oneida, and Joe Christjohn,
Oneida; grandparents: Barb and Larry
Reynolds, Oneida; Donald and Donna
Giese, Cecil; other relatives, and friends.
Mat was preceded in death by his father,
Daniel Giese; grandfather, Michael Habeck, and brother, John (BJ) Christjohn III.
Visitation will take place at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour,
on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 3 pm
until the service at 6 pm with Nick Reynolds officiating.
Online condolences to Mat's family may
be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.
com.
24 | MAY 2024
MARY JANE HILL
May 18, 1949 –January 10, 2024
Mary Jane Hill,
aged 75, of Portland, Oregon,
passed away on
January 10, 2024,
due to complications from diabetes, heart disease,
and a recent respiratory illness. Despite battling several
illnesses over the years, she faced them
with courage. Born on May 18, 1949, Mary
Jane was raised by her father, Charles
Allen Hill, after her mother’s early death.
She graduated from West High School in
1967. Afterward she attended college,
traveling to England during her studies.
She later moved to San Francisco, where
she embraced the countercultural revolution of the 1960s. As an accomplished
actor, former clown, a librarian’s aid, and
fabric artist, she left a lasting impact.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Elsa Hill,
of Portland, Oregon; her sister, Rose Hill,
of Portland, Oregon; her sister, Roberta
Hill, of Barneveld, Wisconsin; her nephew, Jacob Hill, of Madison, Wisconsin,
her step-nieces, Heather Whiteman-Carriveau of Cottage Grove, Minnesota and
Missy Whiteman of Minneapolis, Minnesota; her cousin, Gerald Hill of Oneida,
Wisconsin, her high school friend, Sandy
Skenandore of Oneida, Wisconsin, her
cousin, Norbert Hill of Oneida, and other
relatives and friends.
Mary Jane was preceded in death by her
parents Eleanor and Charles; her brothers, Joseph and Charles; her nephew
Zachary; her cousins Pat, Charlie, Rick,
Jimmy, Barbara; her uncles and aunts,
her maternal grandparents, Mike and
Jesse (Jena Band, Choctaw) and paternal
grandparents, Abram (aka Harguelunt,
aka Charles) Hill and Dr. Lillie Rosa Minoka Hill.
A memorial service for Mary Jane Hill was
held at the Omega Center in Portland,
Oregon on February 1, 2024. Her burial
will take place on April 26, 2024, at the
Oneida Tribal Cemetery, conducted by
Ryan Funeral Home. Condolences and
memorials can be sent to Roberta Hill
at 7660 Lone Pine Road, Barneveld, WI
53507.
OBITUARIES
SHIRLI A. HOTTENSTINE
March 11, 1949 - March 18, 2024
Shirli A. Hottenstine, 75, passed
away surrounded
by family on March
18, 2024, at St.
Mary’s Hospital in
Green Bay, WI.
Shirli was born on
March 11, 1949, in
Shawano, WI to Sylvan and Doris (Belgonia) Hottenstine. She was a graduate of
Shawano High School. Her and Linda are
members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
in Oneida, WI.
Shirli’s lifelong passion was taking care
of her family, her nieces, nephews, and
grandchildren. She loved cooking, and
her family always loved her easter buns
and biscuits, her frybread, her fudge, and
especially her dips. Shirli always loved
watching her nieces and nephews play
sports and was always a generous supporter of their fundraisers.
She is survived by her significant other,
Linda, her brothers, David (Cindy) Hottenstine, Jim (Cyndi) Hottenstine, her sister
Pat (Don) Erickson, and numerous nieces,
nephews, and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvan and Doris Hottenstine, her
brothers Russell and Richard Hottenstine,
Frank Doxtator, Cleveland Doxtator, Carol
Wood, Betty Parker, Billy Doxtator, and
Erma Doxtator.
Family and friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N Tenth Street, De Pere,
from 10am – 12pm on Saturday March 23,
2024. A memorial service will be held
following the visitation at 12pm- with Deacon. Bobby Doxtator officiating.
KALIHWISAKS
CECELIA KRAWCZYK
(NEE STEFFES)
October 26, 1931 - March 15, 2024
Cecelia Krawczyk
(Nee Steffes) was
born to Eternal Life
March 15, 2024, at
the age of 92. Cecelia was reunited
with Raymond, her
beloved husband
of 69 years. Cherished mother of Karen (David) Manske and
Eric (Gail) Krawczyk. Loving grandmother
of Daniel and the late James Manske and
Anya, Alex, Ayden and Adam Krawczyk.
Further survived by loved relatives and
friends.
Cecelia was an enrolled member of the
Oneida Nation. She was also a member of
the Wisconsin Arts Board and an artisan for
the Milwaukee Public Museum. She loved
to volunteer at the Wehr Nature Center. Her
true passion was creating and displaying
Native-American bead work.
Visitation will be held at Max A. Sass &
Sons-Greenridge Chapel (4747 S. 60th St.,
Greenfield, WI 53220) on Friday, March 22
from 9 – 11am. Funeral Service at 11am. Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
For further information, please visit www.
maxsass.com or phone us at 414-645-4992.
DOUGLAS S. LASTER SR.
June 5, 1970 - March 31, 2024
Douglas S. Laster
Sr, age 53 passed
away in Oneida WI
on Sunday, March
31, 2024. He was
born in Chicago,
Illinois on June 5,
1970, the son of
the late Luther
“Big Buddy” Laster and Scharlene Kasee.
Douglas went to high school in Illinois and
married Melissa Germiat who he had 4
children with. He worked at the Oneida
Casino into his thirties. He loved fishing,
road tripping, karaoke, motorcycles and
watching the Chicago Bears. Douglas was
generous with his time he would lend a
hand to the people he cared about.
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Doug would give the shirt off his back for
anyone.
Douglas is survived by his children, Shannon (Eric) Micolichek, Scharlene Laster,
Twylite (Andrew) Beach, and Timothy (Emily) Connolly; his siblings, Luther "Buddy"
(Lysaine) Laster, Kelly Skenandore, and
Walter (Melissa) Goodman; sister-in-law,
Sherry Kasee; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents;
son, Douglas Laster Jr.; and his brothers,
Crete Kasee and Stephen Kasee. Family
and friends may gather at Ryan Funeral
Home 305 N Tenth Street De Pere WI on
Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 2pm to 4pm.
The Oneida Hymn Singers will begin at
3:30pm and a Celebration of Life Memorial
Service will start at 4pm.
JUDY L. SMITS
April 19, 1948 - March 19, 2024
Judy L. Smits, 75,
Oneida, passed
away peacefully
Tuesday morning
March 19, 2024,
surrounded by
family and friends.
She was born April
19, 1948, to George
Sr. and Ethel (Charles) House. On February
14, 1972, she was united in marriage to
Gary Smits. Judy had been employed by
the Oneida Nation.
The beautiful positive spirit that Judy
brought to her life was also reflected in
all those she met. Judy enjoyed sewing,
crocheting, going to rummage sales, playing darts in league, just to name a few of
the things she enjoyed. Her laugh was
pure, and personality drew people to her.
She loved the time spent with family and
friends, always adding laughter to the
memories, and especially the time she
spent with Brooke either swimming or
sharing life events with each other. Even
though she won’t physically be present for
Brooke’s future big moments, she will be
there in spirit, with her love and support.
Judy is survived by her husband Gary,
son Joe (Significant other Diane Wilson),
and granddaughter Brooke (Fiancé Daniel
Peters) Smits. Siblings; Nancy Rasmussen,
and Alberta Metoxen. Gary’s family; Max
OBITUARIES
(Colleen) Smits, Gloria (Mike) Vander Logt,
Glen (Julie) Smits, and Pete (Penny) Smits.
Sisters-in-law; Darlene House, and Sherry
House, brother-in-law Mike Rottier, as well
as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins,
friends, and good friends Judy Mathes,
Tracey Reynolds, and Bob Zepnick.
She was preceded in death by her parents George and Ethel House, in-laws
Lloyd and Jean Smits, son Robert “Bob”
Smits, her siblings; Diane (Bob) Theisen,
Richard House, George “Bruce” House,
Jerry House, sister-in-law Judy Rottier,
and brothers-in-law Gerald Metoxen, Paul
Smits, and Thomas Rasmussen.
Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home
305 N. Tenth Street De Pere from 3 pm
Sunday, March 24, 2024, with a parish
prayer service at 7 pm to bring the evening
to a close. Visitation will continue Monday
at Church of the Holy Apostles, Oneida,
from 9 am, until Mass of Christian Burial at
10:30 am with Fr. James Biegler officiating.
Burial to follow at the parish cemetery.
Special thanks to H.S.H.S. Hospital systems for all your care and concern shown
to Judy and her family.
GERALDINE “GERI” VILLALOBOS
(NEE SCHUYLER)
March 21, 1949 - April 5, 2024
Geraldine “Geri”
Villalobos (nee
Schuyler), died on
April 5, 2024, in
Oneida. Geri was
born on March 21,
1949, in Milwaukee
to the late Melvin
and Phyllis (nee
Smith) Schuyler. She graduated from West
Division High School in Milwaukee in 1967.
Geri also graduated from MATC and St.
Joseph’s Hospital School of Radiologic
Technology in 1971, with certifications in
X-Ray, CT, and MRI.
She worked in the radiology field for over
44 years, from 1971 through 2009. She
worked at several hospitals and clinics in
the Milwaukee area; Family Hospital; St.
Francis Hospital; Trinity Memorial Hospital,
V.A. Zablocki Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Wis. Geri also worked
at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.
Geri was a member of the Oneida Tribe of
Wisconsin, Bear Clan. She enjoyed sewing, scrapbooking, reading, researching
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her family history, and playing bingo, she
also enjoyed the craft classes at Seots
in Milwaukee and also the Oneida Elder
Center. Geri loved cheering for the Packers on Sunday.
Geri is survived by her daughter, Sara
(Omri) Deida; grandchildren, Isaac and
Isidro; nieces and nephews; and great
nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Geri is preceded
in death by her great-grandfather, Chief
Cornelius Hill; grandparents, Oscar and
Mary F. (nee Hill) Smith, Jonas and Abbie
(nee Doxtater) Schuyler, her sisters Marlene (Fr. Dewey) Silas, Sandra Gerhardt
and her twin sister Bernadine Schuyler.
Visitation for Geri will be Wednesday, April
10, 2024, at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N
Tenth St., De Pere, from 4-7pm with Oneida
Singers at 6:30pm. Visitation will continue at Holy Apostles Church in Oneida on
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10am. The Oneida Hymn Singers will begin at 10:30am. A
funeral service will take place at 11am. with
Rev. James Biegler officiating. For a full
obituary and to extend online condolences
to the Villalobos family, please visit www.
ryanfh.com.
Geri was a very special sister to Marlene,
Sandra & Bernadine and an amazing
grandma to her boys. She will be greatly
missed.
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COMMUNITY
Submitted by Joey Christjohn
NAIAHF Inductee
In the 1970s, I stumbled upon a book
titled The Ultimate Athlete. Within its
pages, I discovered a quote that has
stayed with me ever since: “What
the mind of man can conceive and
believe, the body will achieve with a
positive, mental attitude (PMA).” This
mantra became my guiding light, and
I frequently invoked it.
Recently, on March 15, 2024, I had the
honor of being inducted into the North
American Indigenous Athletics Hall of
Fame. As I stood there, I felt immense
gratitude toward those who supported
KALIHWISAKS
me throughout my athletic journey.
Dan and Susan Ninham’s recognition
touched my heart, and I owe a debt of
thanks to my parents, Amos and Daisy,
as well as my dedicated trainer, Louie
Askenette.
However, I must acknowledge that
my path to success was not without
challenges. Substance abuse limited
my potential, serving as a stark
reminder that “drugs and alcohol ruin
lives.” Life is fleeting, and we should
seize the moment—never allowing
regret to whisper, “too late for, could’ve,
should’ve, would’ve.” Instead, let us act
now and make every second count.
Shirli A. Hottenstine
Submitted by Linda Doxtator
I want to thank all the
wonderful family and friends
of Shirli that helped to
make her memorial service
a beautiful farewell. A special
thanks to these two special ladies:
Cindy Reiter and Lisa Summers who
did an awesome job of organizing the
food and also, for every little thing they did for me.
I thank you Desiree for being there for me.
Thank you to our Lacrosse family and all the
people for all the delicious food. Thank you for
al the beautiful flowers, including the flowers
received from Oneida Casino and the Oneida
Nation. Thank you to all the Doctors and nurses at
Prevea, St. Mary's, and St. Vincents for the care of
Shirli. Last and most special, a heartfelt thank you
for all the wonderful support from this awesome
family of "ours." You were all her "Favorite."
Kanolukhwásla, Auntie Linda and
the Hottenstine Family
NOTICES
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NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED
PUBLIC MEETING
TO BE HELD
May 30, 2024 at 11:30am-12:30pm
Comprehensive Housing Division Front Conference Room
2913 Commissioner Street, Oneida, WI 54155
In accordance with the Administrative Rulemaking Law, the Comprehensive
Housing Division and the Oneida Land Commission are hosting this Public
Meeting to gather feedback from the community regarding pro-posed
amendments to the following rule:
Real Property Law Rule No. 2 - CHD Residential Sales
• Change Real Property Law Rule No. 2 to Rule No. 1
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING-ONEIDA ZONING
Oneida Land Comission
Little Bear Development Center
N7732 Water Circle Place,
Oneida, WI 54155
Monday, 13, 2024 • 4:30pm
The Land Commission will be holding
a Public Hearing on Monday, May 13
to hear any concerns of the community.
Parcel Number:
HB-1395-4
Current Zoning District:
• Replacing the selection process from a highest qualified offer process
to a lottery draw process such that homes will continue to be listed for
the appraised price, but buyers will no longer be able to bid over asking
price to gain a competitive advantage; and
Proposed Zoning District:
• Determining what happens to residential sales inventory in the event
there are no offers received for a given listing.
Comments:
Institutional (G-1)
Agricultural (A-1)
To obtain copies of the Public Meeting documents for this proposal, please
visit www.oneida-nsn.gov/Register/PublicMeetings.
Current zoning not appropriate.
Provide Orchard with ability to
improve operations.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN UNTIL JUNE 7, 2024
This request is being completed in accordance
with the Oneida Code of Laws-Chapter 605:
Zoning and Shoreland Protection Law.
During the Public Comment Period, all interested persons may submit written
comments and/or a transcript of any testimony/spoken comments made during
the Public Meeting. These may be submitted to The Comprehensive Housing
Division by U.S. mail, interoffice mail, e-mail or fax.
Comprehensive Housing Division
2913 Commissioner Street, Oneida, WI 54155
mhill@oneidanation.org
Phone: 920-869-2227 • Fax: 920-869-2836
Written comments are due prior to the
May 10, 2024. Written comments may be
submitted in one of the following ways: email
mcannon@oneidanation.org; mail to: Oneida
Zoning Department, Attn: Misty Cannon,
PO Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155; or drop off at
Little Bear Development Center at N7332 Water
Circle Place, Oneida, WI 54155.
ONEIDA JUDICIARY
NOTICE OF
INTENT
TO GARNISH
TRIAL COURT
Debtor's Names:
Jayne Danforth
Tsi nu téshakotiya tolétha
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
Oneida entities owed a debt: ONEIDA TRIAL COURT
First published notice 5/24
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Oneida Farmer’s Market Updates
22nd OFM Anniversary
End of EVERY 2024 OFM
Free drawing for one 10-pound box of Oneida
Black Angus hamburgers
2024 OFM Bash - July 18th
Food, fun, music, and fresh produce
Car show - sponsored by REZurrected Ridez
Steve ‘the snake dude’
Free balloon animals & face painting
Free horse drawn wagon rides- Noon-5pm
Music - 2pm-6pm
Brat Booth Opportunity:
Open to non-profit organizations
Oneida Nation-affiliated programs & those
receiving funds from it are disqualified
Requirements: Food safety handler’s
certification & a permit holder must be present
Buy Local · Eat Healthy
MINIBIZ Days- June 27, July 25, Aug 29
Opportunity for students (18 and under)
Be an entrepreneur & run a small business
Come support our community youth in their
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EVENTS
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KALIHWISAKS
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
March Events Recap
Corn Husk Doll Making
We visited Ukwakhwa: Tsinu Niyukwayay^thoslu (Our Foods: Where
we plant things) where Steve and Becky Webster taught students
how to build a Corn Husk Doll and heard the Haudenosaunee story
about why the doll has no face. It is a valuable lesson, “everyone in
the community has a role to play and responsibilities to fulfill”.
NWTC Open House
Speaking of responsibilities, the students attended the NWTC Open
House to spark their minds about career opportunities in academics
or trades.
Did you know that High School students can sit in a class or see
what it takes to start an apprenticeship in the trades as part of a
Program Shadow?
Eligibility
1. Enrolled member of Federally Recognized Tribe
2. Documented disability
3. Willing to work
Questions & Schedule an Orientation
Oneida Vocational Rehabilitation Services
VRServices@oneidanation.org · 920.490.3900
LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
COMMUNITY
WORK SESSION
Please join the Legislative Operating
Committee for a community work session
to review the current Eviction and Termination Law
and collect input regarding potential amendments to the law.
Register at LOC@oneidanation.org for a Teams invite.
Bring your own lunch.
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COME JOIN US!!
Walk with a Doc
Time: 12:10 - 12:45 pm
Location: Oneida Health Center Front Entrance
Come join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month as we
walk, talk, and learn about an important wellness topic!
No registration required.
Giveaways each month (while supplies last).
Monthly Topics
May 1
Mental Health Dr. Christine Garstka,
Psychologist, Oneida
Behavioral Health
June 5
All Things Summer
and Child Safety Dr. Karen Lane,
General Pediatrics,
Oneida Medical Director
July 3
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525 Airport Rd., Oneida, WI
920.490.3984
August 7
To Be Determined
September 4
Diabetic Health Lauren Cornette,
Nurse Practitioner,
Oneida Diabetes
Program
October 2
Nutrition - Brianna
Grosso, Registered
Dietitian, Oneida
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spring. Email your name, photo, and high school
by Thursday, May 9, 2024 to
Kalihwisaks@OneidaNation.org
All submissions will be published in the
June 2024 Kalihwisaks.
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NEWS
KALIHWISAKS
OHWC Now Accepting Applications
Photo Courtesy Garth Webster
(L-R) John Powless III, OHWC Judge, Simone Ninham, OHWC Coordinator, Jesslyn Geidel, OBH, Patricia Hoeft, OHWC Judge, Stephanie Smith,
Trial Court Clerk, Meranda Hillman, Assistant District Attorney for Brown County, Rochel Smith, OPD, Elizabeth Van Beek, DOC, Olivia Arts, DOC,
Ernest Allard, OBH.
By Simone Ninham
Wellness Court Coordinator
The January 2024 edition introduced the
Oneida Healing to Wellness Court (OHWC), a
division within Oneida Judiciary’s Trial Court.
OHWC is a collaborative effort between
Oneida-based resources, as well as external
resources such as the Brown County District
Attorney’s Office, that provides support and
resources to participants to begin sober
living by reconnecting with their families,
community, culture, and Tsiˀ Niyukwalihó•tʌ
(Our Ways). In this regard, OHWC takes a
cultural-based and non-adversarial approach
to those who commit to the intensely
supervised court program, which consists
of five phases over the course of a minimum
of 17 months.
Movement through each phase
and graduation is dependent on the
accomplishment of individualized goals
and abiding by program requirements.
Progressive movement through the phases
results in fewer program obligations as
the participant demonstrates the ability to
engage in healthier choices resulting in a
recovery-focused and law-abiding lifestyle.
Along with a willingness to learn about
traditional Oneida stories, medicines,
language, and ceremonies, other required
components include, but are not limited
to: Chemical Dependency Assessment/
Treatment, Random and Regular Observed
Substance Use Testing, Regular Court
Appearances, Ongoing Case Management,
and Attendance of Community Recovery
Support Groups.
Under the direction of the multi-disciplinary
staffing team mentioned in the January 2024
article, applicants’ eligibility is based on
the criteria in the below. Upon acceptance,
applicants may be sentenced to complete
the OHWC by a Brown County Circuit Court
Judge.
Eligibility criteria:
• Enrolled Oneida Nation Tribal member
• 18 years of age or older
• Resident of Brown County OR the
Oneida Nation Reservation (must
remain a resident during OHWC
participation)
• Charged with drug and/or alcohol
related offenses in Brown County
Circuit Court (under DOC Community
Corrections supervision)
• History of a Substance Use Disorder
• Assessed as High Risk/High Need
through OHWC Assessment
• Ability to comprehend and comply
with OHWC requirements
Ineligibility criteria:
• Not an enrolled Oneida Nation
Tribal member
• Gang involvement
• Involved in significant distribution
of illegal substances
• Any combination of current or previous
offenses that would classify the
applicant as a “violent offender”
Click or Scan the QR
Code to view
Healing to Wellness
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EHauptman's week began with
research partner, Judy Cornelius, at
the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
(UWGB) archives to find information
on his upcoming biography about
Cornelius Hill.
D Michelle Danforth-Anderson provides
Hauptman with a tour of the Oneida
Nation Veteran's Memorial and
the Amelia Cornelius Culture Park,
including the Log Homes and replica
Longhouse.
EHauptman visits the Oneida Holy
Apostles cemetery, finding the grave
sites of many of the individuals he
researched. He also paid tribute to his
friend and collaborator, Lee Gordon
McLester III and wife Betty.
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Author and historian, Laurence M.
Hauptman, visited Oneida April 8-12,
2024 to share the knowledge and insights
he's gained while researching and writing
about the Haudenosaunee.
Hauptman, PhD, is a distinguished
Professor Emeritus of History at State
University of New York (SUNY) New Paltz.
His many works include The Iroquois in
the Civil War and Chief Daniel Bread, a
collaborative work between he and the
late Lee Gordon McLester III.
During his week-long visit, he presented
throughout the community, including the
Oneida Nation High School, Oneida VFW,
and Oneida Library.
Currently, Hauptman is researching his
next book about the life of Cornelius Hill.
Stay tuned for details over the next year.
D Hauptman enlightened the Oneida Nation High School students on Thursday,
April 11, 2024 with his Heroes and Heroines in Oneida History presentation, which
included biographical profiles on recent Oneida leaders such as Purcell Powless and
Irene Moore. Shortly after, Hauptman presented Wisconsin Oneida's involvement
in the Civil War at the Oneida VFW. Later that afternoon, Hauptman presented An
Untold Story: The Wisconsin Oneidas and the Rise of Green Bay to the attendees at
the Oneida Library. Hauptman's last presentation, once again at the Oneida Library,
was a short overview on his research earlier in the week at the UWGB Archives.
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