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Your Oneida Nation Connection

JULY 2023

SPECIAL EDITION 200 YEAR BICENTENNIAL

U.S. SUPREME

COURT issued

its decision

By Garth Webster

Creative Services-Kalihwisaks

On Thursday, June 15, 2023,

the U.S. Supreme Court issued its

decision on Brackeen v. Haaland,

upholding the constitutionality of the

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). In

response, Cherokee Nation Principal

Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Morongo

Band of Mission Indians Chairman

Charles Martin, Oneida Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill and Quinault Indian

Nation President Guy Capoeman

issued the statement below.

“Today, the Supreme Court once

again ruled that ICWA, heralded as

the gold standard in child welfare

for over 40 years, is constitutional.

Today’s decision is a major victory

for Native tribes, children, and the

future of our culture and heritage. It

is also a broad affirmation of the rule

of law, and of the basic constitutional

principles surrounding relationships

between Congress and tribal nations.

We hope this decision will lay to rest

the political attacks aimed at diminishing tribal sovereignty and creating

instability throughout Indian law that

have persisted for too long.

“The Court once again demonstrated that it understands the legitimacy of ICWA and what it means for

tribes, families, and children. By ruling

on the side of children’s health and

safety, the U.S. constitution, and centuries of precedent, the justices have

landed on the right side of history.

With these latest political attacks on

ICWA now behind us, we hope we

can move forward on focusing on

what is best for our children.”

Semi-Annual GTC Meeting • Radisson Hotel

Monday, July 24, 2023 • 6pm

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T he Journey Begins

KALIHWISAKS

The 200 year Journey began in 1821

and 1822 when the Oneidas and other

tribal representatives signed a treaty

with the Menominee and Ho Chunk

Nations for 7.4M acres for $1,500 and

some provisions. In 1823, some Oneida

families, “First Christian Party” loaded

horse drawn wagons packed up with pine

boxes of essentials and what they could

carry in a sack and left their homelands.

For roughly 3 weeks they traveled over

rough trails to get to the port of Buffalo,

NY. From there they boarded a ship that

took between 5-7 days to travel along

the western

shore of

Michigan,

through the Mackinaw Island straits then on to Fort Howard in

Green Bay. The new territory was the edge of the west and there

were no log homes or cleared land, so the Oneidas settled in Little

Kakalin on the Fox River roughly 29 miles south. Their arrival in late

June caused issues with trying to clear dense forests and planting

crops. The first winter would be harsh.

1825 – Approximately 150 Oneidas

(Episcopalians) lived in Little Kakalin. There is

a move to settle along Duck Creek. There are

no main roads to Duck Creek. The Menominee

tribe begins to dispute the

succession of the land.

1829 Second Christian party

(Methodist) arrive.

1831 Staubach Treaty – Due

to the other 5 Nations not

relocating, the 7.4M was

reduced to 500,000 acres.

Photo Courtesy Archives

Chief Daniel Bread

(1800-1973) played an

important part in helping Oneidas relocate to

Wisconsin.

1838 Treaty of Buffalo Creek

– reduced 500,000 acres

to 65,436. 200 Oneidas

left homeless in NY with no

allotment.

Geographic Land

Information Systems

703 Packerland Dr.

Green Bay, WI

File: 1823-28-38

Date: 6-21-05

Menominee / Oneid

a Territory - 1822

Approximately 8 Million

Acres

Oneida Territory - 1831

Approximately 500 Thous

and

Acres

Oneida Territory - 1831

Approximately 65 Thous

and

Acres

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T he Journey

1864 Morgan L.

Martin, Indian

Agent reports

that 4,000 acres

have been

cleared and he

implements the

timber policy.

Oneidas can only

cut wood for their

homestead but

all sales have to

go through him.

1887 – Dawes

Allotment Act created individual parcels allowing for sale at the end of 5

years or less. Over 800 Oneidas protest.

1893 – Oneida Boarding School opens

1898 Oneida Hospital opens

1906 Parish Hall opens

1907-1917 Oneida begins to see largest land sales of allotments.

1919 Oneida Boarding School closes.

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1920 Stone church is hit by lightning and everything,

but the stone walls were destroyed. (rebuilt 1921-22)

1920 Oneidas file their first land claims.

1925 Onondagas help install Oneida Chiefs.

1927 99% of Oneidas are landless.

1930-41 Works Progress Administration pays Oneidas

to write about their lives. Hundreds of notebooks

collected.

1934 Indian Reorganization Act establishes ¼ blood quantum.

1934 Oneida government formed under State Charter. Oscar

Archiquette was elected Chairman. (Pictured with wife Netty)

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1953 Termination & Relocation Era – Government paid Oneidas to relocate

to larger cities.

1960 President Johnson’s war on poverty. Timber law still in effect as seen

in letter to Julius Danforth May 12, 1960.

1963 Oneida Housing Authority Formed. Site One planned. Irene Moore

becomes first Chairwoman.

1965 Head Start Program begins.

1964 Norbert Hill Sr. becomes Chairman, 1967 Vice Chair push for Norbert

Hill Center.

1967-1990 Purcell Powless, Chairman

purchases 25 acres of land where

Walmart/Sams Club is.

1968 Schroeders Grocery store opens in

central Oneida.

1969 Library opens and moved in 1973

1970 Diocese of Fon du Lac gifts 25 acres for Site 1 housing project.

1971 Tribal Offices at Chicago Corners & 1st Pow Wow.

1973 Business Committee is expanded to 9 members. Oneida Post Office

and Sonny King Civic Center opens. Oneida purchases 26 acres of land for

one of the current casino sites.

1975 Oneida purchases 30 acres of land for the IMAC building.

1976 Sandra Ninham and Alma Webster begin bingo in the gymnasium.

1977-79 Site 1 and Site 2 are constructed.

1977 Nursing Home opens

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1978 Cannery opens and Oneida purchases 56

acres for the Iroquois Farm.

1982 First One-Stop opens

1983 Irene Moore Activity Center and Oneida Tribal

Integrated Enterprises.

1984 Oneida purchases the Sacred Heart Building

and it is renamed Norbert Hill Center. (Norbert

Hill & Loretta Metoxen)

1984 Groundbreaking for the Rodeway Inn, the

pharmacy opens and Oneida has 431 employees.

1985 Oneida creates Oneida Printing, now Big

Bear Media building. OPD swears in their first

officers and Oneida wins first land claims case

for 250,000 acres which begins settlement case.

March 4, 1985, U.S. Supreme Court decides in

favor of the Oneida Nation.

1986 Rodeway Inn opens and employs 180 people.

1987 Oneida Fitness Center opens. Oneida

purchases 77 acres of land to build Turtle School.

1988 Grand opening for the E & EE One-Stop and

there is a dispatching agreement with Brown

County for public safety.

1991 Westwind Oneida One-Stop opens.

*Timeline does not reflect all moments of the

Oneida Nation History. Date(s) are subject to

interpretation. For more information see

ExploreOneida.com.

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T he Journey Continues

1992 Oneida purchases 261 acres and transforms it

into Oneida Nation Farms.

1993 Dream Home program begins.

1993 New Casino Grand Opening.

1994 Tsyunhenkwa land is purchased, and Little

Bear Development Center is dedicated.

SEOTS is open. Ortek

1995 Bay Bank, Airport Childcare opens, and the

Oneida purchases the Oneida Apple Orchard. The

Turtle School opens for students.

1996 Oneida Police Department moves into their

new building. Green Earth Library open. Higher

Education Grant begins.

1997 Oneida Library has a grand reopening, and the

Parish Hall renovations are complete.

1998 Food Distribution is open.

1999 The buffalo arrive.

2000 New Health Center and Mason St. Casino

opens

2001 Oneida Farmer's Market opens

2008 Windgate Hotel purchased (2023 sold)

2009 Oneida purchases Thornberry Creek Golf

Course & log homes open.

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2011 BC amends Oneida Nation Electronics

charter

2016 One-Stop Travel Center opens and

Radisson GB wins President’s Award and

Sales Team of the year.

2017 Oneida Food Pantry

2018 Larsen One-Stop, Oneida Replica

Long House opens

2021 Oneida Lake, and B&B Meat Market

opens

2023 Oneida has restored 3,000

acres of wetlands to cleanse water

resources. Investment in solar and other

environmental programs continue.

Oneida Science Engineering Construction

becomes umbrella for OTIE, MS2, etc.

2023

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Oneida Reservation

Tribal Ownership

Update

03/17/23

Legend

Trust Land

Geographic Land

Information Systems

703 Packerland Dr., Green Bay, WI

Ownership Map 2022-1019

Date: 03/17/23

Oneida Wetlands

13,000 Acres of Original

Wetlands

7,185 Areas of current

Wetlands

Wetlands clean the water

Audubon documents

over 100 Bird Species.

Fee Land

Roads

Duck Creek

Outagamie/Brown County Line

Reservation Boundary

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Scavenger Hunt

Shekoli,

In 1823, the first

Oneida families

arrived from New

York to start a new

life. 200 years

later, we're still

here. Please join

us fo a week of

events to honor

those of the past,

present, and

future.

JULY 2023

Scan or Click QR Code

to volunteer

Rules – Time of Scavenger Hunt:

Starts 8am, July 25–5pm, July 29, 2023

PASSPORT PICK UP LOCATIONS:

• Oneida Four Paths Gas Station

2597 W. Mason St., Green Bay, WI 54304

• Oneida Library

201 Elm St., Oneida WI 54155

• July 25 – Radisson Opening Breakfast

or July 26 History Conference

• Amelia Cornelius Culture Park

(Wed., Jul 26 – Fri., Jul 27 • 12-4pm)

Participants must present their passport to the

Norbert Hill Welcome Tent staff to receive a

200 YR stamp in their passport and qualify for

raffle tickets. Locations will have signs with the

correct answers.

The more you do the more you could win!

Each correct 10 answer earns 1 raffle ticket. Drawings take place from 5:309pm from the entertainment stage. Hang on to your passport because you

will need it to claim the prize for your winning raffle ticket.

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Schedule Of Events

KALIHWISAKS

OPENING 200 YEAR DEDICATION BREAKFAST

Photo Dennis King

Seated left to right are Ho-Chunk Chairman Marlon WhiteEagle, Oneida Chairman Tehassi Hill, Menominee Chairman

Ronald J. Corn, Sr., and State Senator Robert Cowles.

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

7:45am – Doors Open - 200 Year Art Exhibition

8:00am – Oneida Hymnal Singers

8:15am – Welcome Michelle Danforth-Anderson,

Leah Stroobants and Introduction

Bobbie Webster - Master of Ceremonies

Oneida Opening - Leander Danforth

Opening Remarks - Chairman Tehasse Hill

Veterans Color Guard with

Buffalo Creek Signers

Unveiling Artwork and Commemorative

200 year Blanket - Dawn Dark Mountain

8:30am – Breakfast

9:15am – Speaker - Bill Gollnick, Former GM, Legislation

Strategist - "Past & Present Relationship with

local Communities.

Schedule subject to change.

9:25am – Brothertown Archival Presentation

• Phyllis Tousey, Brothertown Chair

• Courtney Gerzetich, Brothertown TPHO,

Oneida Museum Registrar

High School Performance - Charlie Doxtator

Bingo Queens

• Sandra Ninham and Alma Webster

Smoke Dancers - Get Ready to Dance

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Schedule Of Events

Presented by

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Oneida National Treasur

National Treasur

Award Banquet

The Oneida National Treasures are Oneida Nation

members and friends of Oneida Nation who are

distinguished as masters in their art forms, excellent culture

& language educators, ambassadors, or have made extraordinary

contributions to the quality of life for the Oneida community.

Our National Treasures are also distinguished by their joy of being

Oneida and ability to mentor, guide, or teach others about Oneida

art, culture, language, and philosophy.

Tuday, July 25, 2023 • 5-8pm

Radisson Hotel - T hree Clans Ballroom

To register, go to the CapturePoint webite at this link:

https://register.communitypass.net/OneidaNation

REZurrected Ridez & Savage Rides Car Clubs

SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2023

NORBERT HILL CENTER • N7210 SEMINARY RD, ONEIDA, WI 54155

REGISTRATION 8AM – NOON • SHOWING 10AM • AWARDS 4PM

ENTRY IS FREE (Dash Plaque for first 50)

Oneida’s 200 Year Bicentennial Car Show

Schedule Of Events

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ONEIDA NATION

KALIHWISAKS

ONEIDA MUSEUM PRESENTS HISTORY CONFERENCE

MUSEUM

Come enjoy breakfast and historical speakers discussing the Oneida Nation

of Wisconsin's historical move and the impacts to the Oneida, Menominee,

Ho-Chunk, Brothertown,and Stockbridge people.

tsi?niyukwalihó.tv

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

this is our way

Venue: Radisson Hotel

History Conference – Historical move

& impacts to this area of the Nation.

8am

Doors Open

8:30am

Breakfast

9:15am

Opening/Speakers

• Dr. Carol Cornelius

• Dave Grignon

Menominee TPHO & Museum

Director

• Bill Quackenbush - Ho-Chunk

Historic Preservation Officer

* * * 30 Minute Break * * *

• Monique Tindale Stockbridge- Director of

Cultural Affairs

THURSDAY, JULY 27

Venue: Radisson Hotel

History Conference – Historical move

& impacts to this area of the Nation.

8am

Doors Open

8:30am

Breakfast

9:15am

Opening/Speakers

• Dr. Courtney Gerzetich

Brothertown THPO & Museum

Registrar

* * * 30 Minute Break * * *

• Dr. Carol Cornelius

• Perry Ground Storytelling

Dr. Carol

Cornelius –

Oral Scholar

& Instructor

Carol

completed

her Ph.D.

at Cornell

University

in 1992. Her major was curriculum

and instruction, and minor

American Indian culture and history.

She taught at the University of

Wisconsin, Green Bay for three

years and helped build the First Nations

Studies undergraduate program. Her

coursework included Wisconsin Indian

Nations, Oral Traditions, Contemporary

Issues, Oneida Ethnohistory and she

co-taught a course on Cultural Diversity.

Her dissertation was published in

1999, Iroquois Corn in a CultureBased Curriculum, A Framework for

Respectfully Teaching about Cultures.

Carol has a new book called, History of

Indigenous Voices During the Removal

Era, now available on-line.

Kenneth "Bumbum" Fish –

Menominee

Nation

Menominee Tribal

Member

Courtney Gerzetich – Tribal Historic

Preservation

Officer and

Oneida Nation

Museum

Registrar

Courtney Cottrell

Gerzetich is the

Tribal Historic

Preservation

Officer (THPO) for the Brothertown

Indian Nation. She has held this

position for 16 years. She received her

PhD from the University of Michigan

in Anthropology and has put her

degree to good use as a museum

professional. She works mainly with

tribal museums across the Midwest,

aiding in collections concerns, archival

questions, and digitization projects.

She currently is the Museum Registrar

for the Oneida Nation and a Lecturer

for Anthropology at the University of

Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Bill Quackenbush – Ho-Chunk Historic

Preservation

Officer & Cultural

Resource

Division Director

William

“Nąąwącekǧize”

Quackenbush,

Ho-Chunk Deer

Clan Tribal

Member serves as the Tribal Historic

Preservation Officer (THPO) and

Cultural Resources Division Director

for the Ho-Chunk Nation. As the

Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal Historian,

Mr. Quackenbush has presented

extensively on Ho-Chunk history and

culture.

Monique Tyndall – Tribal Historic

Preservation

Officer and

Director of

Cultural Affairs

Since 2005,

Monique has

served in

various cultural

heritage roles

within her tribe. Cultural Affairs is

a newly established department

that has consolidated the Library/

Museum, Historic Preservation, and

Language programs. She also provided

10 years of cultural education for

Bowman Performance Consulting in

areas of programming, research, and

evaluation with scientific rigor, and

cultural responsiveness. Monique

contributed to the book, continuing

the Journey to Reposition Culture &

Cultural Context in Evaluation Theory

& Practice (Information Age Publishing,

2015) regarding multi-jurisdictional

Indigenous evaluation.

Schedule subject to change.

Kids - Fun P laces To Explore

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FUN PLACES TO EXPLORE WITH THE KIDS

Oneida Buffalo Overlook

N903 VandeBruggen Ln., Oneida, WI

54155

Oneida Natural Areas & Trails

Click or Scan the

QR Code to View the

Natual Areas & Trails

Guide Book

Oneida Lake –

(Swimming & Fishing

Hwy Cty. U, Oneida to Crook Rd.

Entrance is on the right.

Bay Beach Amusement Park

1313 Bay Beach Rd., Green Bay, WI 54302

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

1660 E Shore Dr., Green Bay, WI 54302

Artist Market Place Open

Radisson and Amelia Cornelius

Culture Park

Tuesday, July 25 to Friday, July 28

8am-4pm

J M INO

NIAL

BI CENTE

WALK

FREE

BICENTENNIAL

T- SHIRTS

WEDNESDAY, ONEIDA LAKE

J ULY 26TH

4- 6PM

Activities

CROOK RD.

DE PERE, WI

54115

Walking Trails

paved and unpaved

Swimming

at your own risk

Biking

bring your own

Fishing

bring your own

Kayaking Tours

Meet and greet with Dr. Dempsey and the

UW Madison Stroke Prevention Team.

J ustMoveIt Oneida

contact Mark: 920- 490- 3846 or msteinba@ oneidanation.org

For more information contact

Hanna Leisgang 920.490.3927

hleisgan@oneidanation.org

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Amelia Cornelius Culture Park

3262 Goose Road, Oneida, WI 54313

WED July 26 THUR

11am4:30pm

July 2 7

FRI

July 28

Daily Food, Craft & Artist Vendors

Long House & Log Home Tours

1-3 pm Daily Oneida Basket Guild Drop in No registration

1-4 pm Daily Sayo':kla Kindness-Williams Beadwork Demostration

1-4 pm

max

Stephenie Muscavitch 1-4 pm

Silversmithing

max

Brooch Making

Stephenie Muscavitch 1-4 pm

Silversmithing

max

Earring Making

2 pm

max

Rae Skenandore

Black Ash

Bracelet

2 pm

max

Rae Skenandore

Dying Reeds (Grant)

Wisconsin Arts Board

1-3 pm Kalihwiyostha,

max LeAnne Thompson

Painting Class

1-4 pm

max

Eliza Skenandore

Mini Beaded

Barrette

1-4 pm

max

Lexi Sickles

Strawberry

Pin Cushion

1-4 pm Jennifer Jordan

max Strawberry Ornament

2-4 pm

max

Cynthia Thomas

Oneida Clans

Animal Sculpture

2-4 pm

max

alihwiyostha,

LeAnne Thompson

Painting Class

2-4 pm Cynthia Thomas

max Oneida Clans Animal

Sculpture

2-4 pm

max

Becky Webster

Corn Husk Flower

Drop in No registration

Ages 16+ Go to Community Pass

to pre-register for classes NO COST

Schedule subject to change.

Stephenie Muscavitch

Silversmithing

Oneida Pendant

2-4 pm Becky Webster

max Corn Husk Flower

Drop in No registration

Pre-Registration for events

See QR Code to right.

Help With Registration

CEC 920.496.5260

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T he Journey Continues

Basket Guild

The Oneida Basket Guild will be holding daily

workshops from 1-3pm. Ask about their 1st and

3rd Wednesday workshops as well.

Corn Husk F lowers

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Meet T he Artists

Stephenie Muscavitch VanEvery, Oneida is

a multimedia artist, silversmithing, Iroquois

Potter, and Oneida Language and Culture

instructor in Oneida, Wisconsin. Participants will leave with a completed brooch.

Rae Skenandore, Oneida is a latecomer to the art of

basketry, having only discovered her skills & passion

for basket making in 2017. Rae’s baskets are done in

both traditional and contemporary styles and made

with both traditional and contemporary materials.

This talented instructor has many 1st place ribbons

from multiple art shows. Participants will leave with a

completed bracelet.

Eliza Skenandore, Oneida and is a multimedia and raised bead work artist. Beadwork

became her passion in 2012 and her work

is spectacular. Participants will leave with a

completed barrette.

Cynthia Thomas, Oneida loved art as a child

and has been teaching art since 2003. Her art

is inspired by the Oneida culture, traditions, and

her family. Her first passion is creating art with

clay, and creating traditional sculptural art. Participants will leave with a sculpture.

Becky Webster, shown here with husband

Steve, will be hosting a drop-in Corn Husk

Flower class Wednesday and Friday, July 26 &

28, 2023 from 2-4pm.

Beadwork Demonstrations

Sayo':kla

Kindness-Williams will be hosting daily

beadwork

demonstrations from 1-4pm as she

continues work on her

award-winning

Takwehya':lak-Remember Us All

(Ancestors): Healing Art

Lexi Sickles is the youngest of the instructors but a master of beadwork. Her work

with design and color are just phenomenal.

Participants will leave with a completed

strawberry pin cushion.

LeAnne Thompson, aka Kalihwiyostha,

Oneida is a self taught artist and acrylic

painting has been her savior, therapy, and

livelihood. Participants will leave with a

completed painting.

Jennifer Jordan’s father, Jim Jordan, and her greataunt, the late Josephine Oudenhoven, taught her to

bead at the age of 18 as she needed to bead her

regalia for the Miss Oneida pageant. Throughout the

years, Jennifer learned and perfected various bead

work techniques including flat work, loom work, and

raised beadwork. Participants will leave with a completed strawberry ornament.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Venue: Amelia Cornelius Culture Park

9:15am Creation Story, Lo•t t

Honyust

1pm Silver work Presentation,

Jock Leroy Hill

THURSDAY, JULY 27

Venue: Amelia Cornelius Culture Park

9:15 am History of the

Revolutionary War, Jock

Leroy Hill and Lo•t t

Honyust

1pm Oneida Belt and Great

Law, Jock Leroy Hill and

Lo•t t Honyust

FRIDAY, JULY 28

Venue: Radisson Hotel

9:15 am Wampum Belts and How

they still exist today, Jock

Leroy Hill

1 pm The Oneida and

Tuscaroras in the

Revolutionary War, and

Polly Cooper assists

George Washington’s

Army, Lo•t t Honyust

Cultural Speakers

guages. He is one of the Wampum/

Record Keepers for the Haudenosaunee and has helped develop and

remains an advisor for numerous language programs. Leroy is a Cultural

Advisor to numerous departments

and organizations at Six Nations and

surrounding communities. Leroy is a

Professor of Indigenous Knowledge

(2013) and worked as Co-Instructor

of Indigenous Studies at McMaster

University. He assisted with an Indigenous Law Course at the University of Windsor and with the “People

of the Longhouse” course at Wilfred Laurier University. He currently

works as Coordinator for the Haudenosaunee Resource Centre.

Schedule subject to change.

KALIHWISAKS

ing Centre in the 1990’s, the Great

Law (Jake Thomas K ), Peacemakers Journey (Jake Swamp) and with

his uncles to our sister confederacy

communities to hear the recital of

Kalihwiyó “The Good Message” also

known as The Code of Handsome

Lake. In 2004, Lo•t t was hired on

full-time as an instructor at Tsi’niyukwalihó•t Learning Centre where he

had worked on and off as a teacher’s assistant under Howard Elijah.

In 2015 Lo•t t went back to school

to study Iroquoian languages and Indigenous Studies at Western University in London Ontario and a summer

Oneida Language Teacher Training

course under the tutelage of Kanatawahkon (David Maracle.) Lo•t t has

been a part of the planning committee for the Great Law Recitals that

have started up in our communities the past few years. He is also a

member of the Oneida Town Men’s

Singing Society and has an interest

in 18th Century Iroquois material

culture and the revitalization of Iroquoian tattoo practices.

Lo•t t Honyust

On yote’a•ká• and Lonathahyunís

Hohahes Leroy “Jock” Hill

Cayuga Nation and Bear Clan

Hohahes Leroy “Jock” Hill, is of the

Cayuga Nation and Bear Clan. He is

a Faithkeeper and Sub-Chief. Leroy

has been married for 34 years, has 5

children and 9 grandchildren. He is

a sanctioned speaker of The Great

Law of Peace & Gaihwiyo and is a

speaker of 3 Haudenosaunee lan-

Lo•t t Honyust is a citizen of the On

yote’a•ká• “People of the Standing

Stone” and is a member of the Lonathahyunís “Wolf Clan.” He descends

from the Kanukwe’nyo•tú• “Standing ears of corn” Clan family. Lo•t^t

started his journey of learning Oneida language and culture as a child

growing up with his grandma who

was a fluent speaker and through

language classes. He became involved with the longhouse after a

cultural awakening after the Oka

Crisis in Kanehsatáke in 1990 which

prompted Lo•t t to learn more about

our Ukwehuwe culture and ceremonies. His desire to learn has taken

him to Tsi’ niyukwalihó•t Learn-

Perry Ground

Onondaga Nation and Turtle Clan

Friday Night Storytelling

Perry Ground is a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the

Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. Perry has been a storyteller and educator for over 25 years

Cultural Speakers

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and enjoys working with people

of all ages to teach about the history & culture of Native Peoples.

His presentations are lively, engaging, inclusive and filled with cultural

and historical information that audiences young and old will enjoy.

Programs are available in-person or

virtually throughout the year.

Friday Theater Night

ROSY SIMAS DANSE CO.

Radisson Three Clans Ball Room

6:15 – Doors Open

7pm – Performance Begins

Rosy Simas Danse was founded in

2012, out of an artistic vision of Rosy

Simas, to support the creation and

presentation of Native contemporary

dance.

Choreographer and Transdisciplinary

artist Rosy Simas has been creating

dance and presenting the work of

other artists since 1992.

Schedule subject to change.

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Still led by Simas, today, Rosy Simas

Danse presents and tours works to

audiences across Turtle Island. Perry

Ground – Talking Turtle Stories

Master Storyteller & Cultural Educator

Saturday Family Fun Day

July 29, 2023 • Norbert Hill Center

10am

Welcome Tent Opens

Farmer’s Market

Noon-6pm

Kids Zone-Bouncy Houses, Native Artist,

Face Painting, Henna, Kids Games

1pm-5pm

Horse & Wagon Rides

1:30-2:15pm

Blues Talk

2pm-5pm

Dunk Tank

2:45-4pm

Big Snake

4:30-5:45pm Strong Medicine

5:30pm

Comedian Dinner Time

Williams & Ree

6:15-7:30 pm Williams & Ree,

The Indian and the White Guy

6:30pm

Smoke Dancers

8-9:30 pm

Heartless, Heart Tribute

9:45pm

Fireworks

Heartless, Heart Tribute

Special Sunday Service • July 30 • 9am

Holy Apostle Church - 2937 Freedom Rd. Oneida

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Author Recap/Artwork Relieve

KALIHWISAKS

Photos courtesy of Garth Webster

On Monday, May 22, 2023, the Oneida Community spent an evening with Oneida Authors

(l to r), Kany^htakelu Becky Webster, Thelma McLester, Doug Kiel, Norbert Hill, Jr, Dr. Carol

Cornelius, and Kenzie Allen with Jr. Miss Oneida Marissa Van Dyke. Left, Patty Loew, also an

accomplished author, did a fantastic job as the event's M.C.

200 YEAR ARTWORK AND BLANKET REVEAL–JULY 25

By Garth Webster

Kalihwisaks/Creative Services

Photos courtesy of Garth Webster

Left to right, Sophia King, Mel Webster, Michelle Danforth-Anderson, Eric Doxtator, Trista Cornelius-Henricks, Peggy Doxtator,

Dawn Dark Mountain, and Hartman Skenandore capture the moment when Dark Mountain presented her completed artwork to

the Big Bear Media Team.

Dawn Dark Mountain made a special trip from

her home in Sante Fe, New Mexico to a deliver a

special piece of artwork titled Honoring Our Past,

Present and Our Future, the Journey Home to the

Big Bear Media Team on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

The artwork is the culmination of about a year

of collaboration between Dark Mountain and the

Oneida Bicentennial Team which honors Oneida's

200 years of existence here in the Wisconsin

territory.

On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, the artwork, as

well as a commemorative blanket, based on

Dark Mountain's design, will be unveiled during

the opening Bicentennial breakfast event at the

Radisson.

If you'd like to purchase a blanket, call

920.869.2768. Your name and number will be

placed on a list. Once the blankets arrive, you will

be contacted.

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Here at Duck Creek

JULY 2023 | 19

Photo courtesy Garth Webster

Dr. Stephen Kercher, Professor of History at the University of WisconsinOshkosh, recently began processing the Big Bear Media's archive of

Kalihwisaks issues into digital form. In the modern era, each edition is processed for archival as they are being developed. However, older issues

must be scanned and digitized. As Kercher scans the issues, he's utilzing a process called Optical Character Recognition (OCR), which will make

the database searchable by entering key phrases. The goal is that these issues, along with many other Big Bear Media records, will be made

available at ExploreOneida.com. Stay tuned for details.

MILESTONE REACHED!

By Garth Webster

Kalihwisaks/Creative Services

For the last few years, the Big Bear Media team has been working

with Chris Powless to convert hundreds of hours of video taken

by the late L. Gorden McLester III to make them accessible with

modern technolgy. We're excited to announce that all video has

been processed and uploaded to ExploreOneida.com.

Click or Scan

To Watch Elder Videos:

1 Oneida Nation Farms and

B & B Meat Market

N6010 Cty C . . . . . . . . 833-7952

Ridgeview Plaza

3759 W Mason St . . . 497-5812

2 Recreation Center on County H

N6457 Cty H . . . . . . . 833-0010

Future Site Museum

Airport Dr

3 Oneida Fire Department

6611 Cty H . . . . . . . . . 833-7707

Veteran Wall

Transit, Higher Education, Legal Resources

Triangle Dr

Cabins

Hillcrest Dr

4 Oneida Buffalo Farm

N6010 Cty C . . . . . . . . 833-7952

Reformatory Rd

Amelia Cornelius Cultural Cener

Hillcrest Dr

5 Oneida Nation Museum

W892 Cty EE . . . . . . . . 869-2768

Irene Moore Activity Center

2100 Airport Rd . . . . . . 497-8118

6 Nori Damrow Food Distribution

N7360 Water Circle Pl . 869-1041

Radisson Hotel

2040 Airport Rd . . . . . . 494-7300

7 Little Bear Development

N7332 Water Circle Pl . 869-1600

Oneida Casino (Main Casino)

2020 Airport Rd . . . . . . 494-4500

8 Oneida Turtle School

N7125 Seminary Rd. . . 869-1676

Big Bear Media

2701 W Mason St . . . . 494-4006

Printing, Mail Center, Kalihwasaks, Tourism

Vande

nheuv

el Rd

Oneida Gaming

13 Oneida One Stop - 54

W180 WI-54 . . . . . . . . . 869-1030

Cottages

1270 Packerland Dr

Bay Bank

2550 W Mason St . . . . 490-7600

15 Oneida Police Department

2783 Freedom Rd . . . . 869-2239

25 Oneida Nation Orchard

Blohm

3976

W Mason St . . . . 869-2468

45 One Stop - 4 Path

2597 W Mason St . . . . 824-8024

46 Bay Bank

2555 Packerland Dr . . 490-7600

47 Turtle Island Gifts

1641 Commanche Ave 785-4318

48 Wise Women Gathering Place

1641 Commanche Ave 490-0627

49 One Stop - Packerland

3120 Packerland Dr . . . 496-5601

Ranch Rd

Oneida Fire

Department

Recreation Center

on County H

Rolling

Hills

Park

Fish Creek Rd

Oneida

Methodist

Church

Chicago Corners

Robert Cornelius VFW Post 7784

2980 E Service Rd . . . 869-7784

Town Rd

Sand Hill

Circle Park

Oneida Nation

Farms and

B&B

Meat Shop

Ray Rd

Oneida Nation

Museum

Ray Rd

Site II

Park

& Ball

Field

Nob

Van Boxtel Rd

One Stop - Westwind

2514 W mason St . . . . 497-8110

Culbertson Rd

Tip

Hillside

Park

One Stop

E & EE

dom

Conservation

To F

ree

Conservation

24 Oneida Community Health Center

525 Airport Rd . . . . . . . 869-2711

Oneida Turtle

School

43 One Stop - Larson

501 Packerland Dr . . . . 496-5130

Vine R

23 Division of Land Management

470 Airport Rd . . . . . . . 869-1690

Old Seymour Rd

Moore R

Ranch

42 Oneida Employee Health Nursing

701 Packerland Dr . . . . 405-4492

Little

Bear

Oneida Buffalo

Farm

Skenandoah Complex

909 Packerland Dr . . . . 496-7000

19 Archiquette Building

139 Riverdale Dr . . . . . 869-2718

22 Lee McLester II Elderly Complex

2965

Rd. . . 869-1645

pp SROverland

Kro

West Mason Casino

2514 W Mason St . . . . 494-4500

16 Oneida Casino Travel Center

5939 Old 29 Dr. . . . . . . 865-7919

21 Airport Road Childcare Center

2965 S Overland Rd. . . 869-1645

Food

Distribution 6

To Seymour

Cultural Heritage, Arts Program,

Even Start, Cultural Wellness

14 Oneida Nation Memorial

Community Building

2913 Artley St . . . . . . . 869-1088

Pearl St

12 Dipsticks

N Cty Line Rd. . . . . . . . 869-1886

Social Services Building

2650 W Point Rd . . . . . 490-3700

Fitness Center

2640 W Point Rd . . . . . 490-3730

Smith Rd

11 Future Site Food Center

20 Parish Hall

2936 Freedom Rd . . . . 869-3092

Smith Rd

West Mason Mall

2669 W Mason St . . . . 497-5850

10 Oneida One Stop - E & EE

W790 Cty E & EE . . . . . 869-1222

18 Tsyunhéhkwv Farm

139 Riverdale Dr . . . . . 869-2718

Cooper Rd

Higher Education, Language, Youth

Education Service, Education and

Training, Oneida High School and

Oneida Business Committee, School

Gardens

Olson Rd

Oneida Nation Judicial Center

2630 W Mason St . . . . 496-7200

9 Norbert Hill Center

N7210 Semiany Rd . . . 869-2214

17 Veteran Service Office

134 Riverdale Dr . . . . . 869-1526

To Pulaski

Skylark Park

(Ridgeland Park)

Bain Rd

Glendale Ave

Oneida Casino

Travel Center

t Dr

Hillcres

Miltown Rd

To Howard

Pamperin Park

Duck Cree

Hurley

Parkhurst

Park

Dipsticks

Oneida

Ball Fields

West Point Rd

Cora House Park

35 36

Oneida Community

One Stop

4 Path

Social Serices

Building

Oneida Casino

24 Health Center

Three Sisters

Large Park

Airport Road

Child Care

One Stop

Westwind

Lombardi Ave

Austin Straubel

Airport

Florist Dr

On yote a.ka

Lake

Oneida Lake

W Adam Dr

Oneida Nation

Cemetery

Packerland

One Stop

Waube Ln

To Ashwaubenon

Fernando Dr

S Overland Rd

Fish Creek Rd

Grant St

To De Pere

ain

Nathan Rd

Scheuring Rd

st D

S County Line Rd

ree

Fre

Cro

Haven Pl

Airport Dr

Oneida

Law Enforcement

Center

Alp

ine

Dr.

Edgar Rd

Radisson Hotel

Cro

Holy

Apostles

Church

bert Hill

enter

Ridgeway

Plaza

West Mason

Casino

W Maso

To Green Bay

S Pinetree R

One Stop

Oneida Nation

25 Orchard

(Oil Change)

Osnúhsa Lake

Brown County

Golf Course

Three Sisters

Small Park

One Stop

Larson

Oneida

Golf Course

Larson Rd

& Country Club

Oneida Quarry

Rose Hill

Wildlife Area

N County Line Rd

Trout Creek Rd

ock

Cooper Rd

Foxtails

Wildlife Area

Thornberry Creek

at Oneida

N Overland Rd

netree R

Shady Ln

erl

an d

Oneida Long

House

Hillcrest

Sunlite Dr

22 | JULY 2023

SPORTS

Congratulations

Oneida Lacrosse!!

KALIHWISAKS

D Photo courtesy Ivory Kelly

It was another successful season for the Oneida Community Lacrosse teams. U12, U10, and U8 all won the Bay Valley Championship. The U12 team, pictured above, went undefeated with 17 wins,

0 losses.

D Photo courtesy Josh Thomas

Darrien Thomas, Oneida Member, sophomore at West De Pere High School, competed in the Division 1 State Golf Championship on Monday

and Tuesday, June 5-6, 2023 at the Blackwolf Run Meadows Course in Kohler, WI. Thomas' team wasn't projected to get passed regionals. They

won regionals and then won sectionals by 11 and came from the middle of the pack after day one, the only team to record 3 scores in the 70's

on a brutally windy day to finish 3rd. Thomas himself finished 15th out of 104 players.

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LOCAL

JULY 2023 | 23

D Photos courtesy Garth Webster

The Oneida Head Start Graduating Class of 2023 held their commencement ceremony Monday, May 22, 2023. It was a great time had by all, ending with an honor

song by the Buffalo Creek Singers. Below, left, are some random students accepting

their diplomas.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Turtle School

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

GIVEAWAYS • 4-6pm

500 school backpacks with supplies, raffles,

informational tables, games, bouncy houses,

& picnic food

FAMILY FRIENDLY MOVIE

6:30-8pm

Presented by

ALL Ka? NIKULI-YO Departments, Oneida Recreation, Oneida

Library, ONCEC, Oneida Early Intervention, Oneida Head Start,

Oneida Veterans, Y.E.S. Program, Strengthening Oneida Families,

Comprehensive Housing/Crime Prevention, Oneida Vocational

Rehabilitation, Oneida Family Fitness & Recreation

24 | JULY 2023

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

KALIHWISAKS

DOYEN IS BUILDING

UP ONEIDA PEOPLE

By Garth Webster

Kalihwisaks/Creative Services

Dan Doyen, Oneida Member and

owner/operator of D&T Construction, is

celebrated 10 years of success this June

2023 with a ground-breaking of his new

business headquarters at the corner of

Williams Grant and Lawrence Drive in De

Pere, WI. The new location will include

a 1,200 square foot business incubator

plus two additional units of the same

size that will be for commercial lease and

finally, a 76-unit storage facility called

Freedom Storage.

Doyen is a self-taught construction

contractor who primarily gained his

experience with his Father’s construction

business, along with his mother Robin

Doyen (Skenandore) who he attributes

much of his work ethic to. Doyen

says of his mother, “Mom worked for

the Oneida One-Stops, raised me

and my two brothers in her good

way, all while resiliently pursing her

education and providing for us.” He

also credits Oneida Kodiak, which was

a collaborative relationship with Oneida

7 Generations. While working for Oneida

Kodiak, he acquired practical experience

on-location at the Oneida Nursing home.

In the end, though, the most valuable

lesson he learned was that he could

do the job better on his own. With this

mindset, he ventured into the business

world by continuing his Father’s legacy

by starting, as well as naming, his own

construction business the same as his

late father’s construction business. In

fact, Doyen mentions that after going

down a troubled path in his early years,

it was after his father’s passing that he

says, “I figured it out.”

Doyen talks about the many

motivations he has, primarily his unique

loyalty to the Oneida Nation. When asked

about his love of the Oneida Community

Photo courtesy by Garth Webster

Dan Doyen, far right, with son Colton, wife wife Kayla, daughter Aubrey, break ground at

2979 Williams Grant for the headquarters of D&T Construction, Freedom Storage, a business

inclubator and two commercial spaces for lease.

Below, an architectural rendering of Doyen's facilities is shown from an aerial view..

he says, “The Nation owes me nothing.

It’s me who owes my Nation. I will never

sell myself or my team short. When

everybody starts doing more to help

each other, that’s when we succeed.”

One way we can achieve this success,

he explains, “As my business grows, and

we all grow as individuals, we should

seriously consider having a tax code for

Oneida. This way, we can all contribute

and help Oneida become even more

financially diverse and viable.” Another

way Doyen epitomizes his love of Oneida

is by mentoring its youth.

D&T Construction employs 12 diligent

professionals, 11 of which are Oneida

members. He teaches them to be

humble, “Let your ego down,” he says.

Doyen continues by saying, “It’s not

about me. It’s about them. I want to

build people up. Make them owners,

not just operators.” As he mentors his

young Indigenous employees, Doyen

also mentions how he was given some

very important guidance as well.

He credits not only his Father, but

also Marge Stevens, retired Oneida

Preference Manager. Doyen said she

had an impact on by saying things

like, “You want change? Then be the

change!” Two other influential mentors

Continued on PG 36

Doyen Is Building Up Oneida People

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

COMMUNITY

RECOVERY COACHING

Keeping you on the Right Path

Mari Kriescher

By Mari Kriescher

Oneida Behavioral Health

For those confronting a substance

use challenge, the path to recovery

can seem clear one moment and

uncertain the next. What does

recovery look like and who else can

understand the different challenges

you encounter on any given day? A

key component to successful recovery

is a connection with a recovery coach.

Much like a life coach, a recovery

coach supports successful change

and helps those in recovery remove

obstacles to their success. As a

partner on your path to sobriety, a

recovery coach can help you identify

and address obstacles such as:

• Fears

• Alcohol and drug

triggers

• Financial issues

• D

ysfunctional

BARRIERS AND

relationships

OBSTACLES

• Work challenges

• Disorganization

• A lack of purpose and fulfillment

Unlike a licensed addic tion

counselor, coaches do not diagnose

or treat substance use disorders. They

are often times in recovery themselves

and possess a first-hand understanding

of the path to recovery. Coaches can

help promote recovery, connect you

with recovery services, remove barriers

to your success, encourage hope,

optimism and healthy living and serve

as an accountability partner.

Recover y coaches form a

partnership with

those in recovery,

understanding

that the individual

in recovery is the

expert in their own

MAKE HEALTHY LIFE

CHANGES

life but may need

assistance navigating

the challenges of

recovery. Coaches

can help you set

achievable goals,

IMPROVE

COMMUNICATION

make healthier life

SKILLS

choices and learn

how to manage your

responsibilities.

Oneida Behavioral

Health offers free

recover y coach

GET ORGANIZED

services for youth and

adults with substance

use needs. Oneida

Recover y Nest

hosts several weekly

recovery meetings

ASK FOR HELP

and programs, such

as: White Bison Wellbriety, Native

Recovery, Celebrating Families and

Activity Nights.

To learn more about recovery

coaching and related services that can

help you on a path to recovery, please

contact Oneida Behavioral Health

today at (920) 490-3790.

JULY 2023 | 25

NORBERT HILL CENTER

2nd Floor Renovations

On Friday, June 23rd, 2023, the Oneida

Business Committee (OBC) Conference

Room, which is located on the 2nd floor of

the Norbert Hill Center (NHC), completed

phase I of safety upgrades and room renovations. The work that was completed

during phase I included building walls on

the north and south sides of the OBC Conference Room to accommodate electrical,

telephone, and heating conduit. Phase I

began on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, and

lasted approximately 4 weeks.

Phase II of safety updates and renovations began on Monday, June 26th, 2023,

and is expected to span 5 weeks with an

anticipated completion date of Monday,

July 31st, 2023. Highlights of Phase II

room renovations will consist of:

• Adding a new OBC conference table

• Adding desks for three (3) Direct Reports

• Installing vinyl plank flooring on main

floor

•

Updating and relocating audio/video

components

During Phase II renovations, the following meetings will be held virtually on the

Microsoft TEAMS platform:

• OBC Meetings

• Legislative Operating Committee (LOC)

Meetings

• Finance Committee Meetings

The final project of the NHC 2nd floor

renovations is the replacement of furniture for the offices of the OBC and Professional Support Staff. On Monday, July

17th, 2023, Digital Technology Services

(DTS) will begin removing all phone and

computer equipment out of offices and

furniture removal is slated to begin on

Thursday, July 20th, 2023. The furniture

replacement project is anticipated to

last approximately 2 weeks and will be

completed by Friday, August 4th, 2023.

The theme behind the renovations is to

upgrade multiple facets within the OBC

Conference Room such as electrical and

audio/visual technology as well as aesthetics so that the room is representative

of the Nation’s culture and governance.

Questions regarding the 2nd floor renovations project can be directed to the Oneida

Nation Call Center at (920) 869-4481.

Yaw ko (thank you)

Government Administrative Office

(GAO)

26 | JULY 2023

UPDATES

KALIHWISAKS

Congratulations!

Terrance Stokes

Green Bay Southwest High School

Sorry, We Missed You

Faith Huff

Ashwaubenon High School

Andrew Frias

Green Bay Southwest High School

Leland R. Elm

South Milwaukee High School

Correction: June 2023 Senior Edition Darrell Hill Jr. was incorrectly identified Orenda Hill.

ONEIDA FARM PLANTING

D Photo courtesy Marlene A. Westgor

Purchased tractor is hooked up tno till grain drill with crusher planting soybean

crops

D Photo courtesy Marlene A. Westgor

Tractor and 16 row corn planter.

By Marlene A Westgor

Farm Office Manager

The Oneida Nation Farm is busy planting 2,000 acres of

corn, 2,000 acres of soybeans, and 500 acres of hay. Six Ag

Workers are put in long hours, seven days per week during

this planting season.

It's been a challenge with the lack of rain for the 6,000 acres

the farm leases from the Oneida Nation. In addition, crop prices

are like gambling, waiting and watching to get the best prices.

A portion of the corn and hay crop are for our livestock with

the balance are used to sell at local grain markets.

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

GET OUT THE VOTE

JULY 2023 | 27

ERIC

McLESTER

for

Vice Chair

PRIORITIES

• Increase gaming revenue

EXPERIENCE

• Increase GTC awareness in

• Currently Tsyunhehkwa

government decisions

Manager

• Allocate more resouces to drug

• GM of North Star Casino

prevention and treatment

• Oneida Retail GM

• Increase tribal housing opportunities

• GM of Odawa Casino

• Pursue financial opportunities

• 20 Years w/Oneida Casino,

beyond cigarettes and casinos

14 as AGM

•

Develop impactful programming

• 8 Years w/Social Services

that sets our young adults up

for success

EDUCATIONAL Bkgr

• Masters Degree from Silver • It’s time to challenge the status

quo and complacency

Lake College

• Bachelor’s Degree from

• Ask legitimate probing questions

Univ. of Wisconsin-Green Bay

that demand real accountability

GET OUT THE VOTE

28 | JULY 2023

KALIHWISAKS

Re-Elect

Lisa Liggins

OBC Secretary

A Vote for Proven Leadership

9+ years as an elected official/public service

- Secretary, Oneida Business Committee

- Member, Wisconsin Special Committee on State-Tribal

Relations (WSCSTR)

- Member, Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

- Chair, Oneida Nation School Board

2020-2023 Major Accomplishments

 Ten (10) bills recommended to WI legislature via WSCSTR

 Presentation of the Onʌyoteʔa·ká niʔi Project Plan to GTC

 Reinstitution of GTC Community Preparation Meetings

Focus for the 2023-2026 Term

• Continue work on the WSCSTR

• Work with Oneida Tribal Members to identify a

solution to sustain our membership

• Expand GTC outreach & education opportunities

20+ years of continuous employment with the Oneida Nation

Liggins4Secretary

DEBRA

HOUSE-POWLESS

for

ONEIDA

BUSINESS COMMITTEE

Candidate for Oneida Business Committee DEBRA HOUSE-POWLESS.

I hold a MS-Community Economic Development degree and possess

over 30+ years’ in tribal management and 10+ years working for a Tribal

Consortium consisting of 12 tribes in central California.

My Oneida Business Committee Platform is “DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP.”

• L

EADERSHIP is a critical

element in building a

strong, stable, and culturally

sustainable Tribal Nation and

community for our current and

future generations.

• A strong LEADER develops

through a never-ending process

of education, training and

experience (life lessons) and

continues to learn from their

experiences.

• Respected LEADERS

concentrate on what they know,

have a clear sense of direction

and conveys a strong vision of

the future to develop the Nation

to its fullest capabilities.

Contact Info:

920.833.8399

dpowless0@

gmail.com

Scan QR Code

to learn more

920-412-7164

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

GET OUT THE VOTE

JULY 2023 | 29

Asking for your vote

Marlon Skenandore

OBC Council Member

General Elections: July 15, 2023

Email:

mskenandore4OBC@gmail.com

2023 ELECTION

Saturday, July 15, 2023

7am-7pm

Turtle School - Gymnasium

N7125 Seminary Rd.

Oneida, WI 54155

And SEOTS

5233 West Morgan Ave.

Milwaukee, WI 53220

Experience

Associate degree in Business

Administration from CMN

10 years leadership positions

6 years as Manager of the Oneida

Emergency Food Pantry

5 years serving on the Oneida

Community Integrated Food System

Board (OCIFS) - Current Chair

3 Years Oneida Youth Leadership

Institute Board - Current Chair

Priorities

Youth

Food Sovereignty

Economic Diversity

Community Welless

Technology

• Son of Kelly Skenandore

and Kevin Decorah

• Grandson of Late

Loretta and Kenneth

Skenandore

• Great Grandson of Late

Margaret and Austin

Summers

• Husband to Allie Spruce

• Father to Marianna,

Damien, Dyllan, and

Quinton Skenandore

Sample Ballot

Click or scan QR Code

ONEIDA

VOTE

EVERY

COUNTS

OBITUARIES

30 | JULY 2023

SHARON CORNELIUS

November 5, 1961 - May 30, 2023

Sharon Cornelius,

61 of Oneida,

passed peacefully

Tuesday morning

May 30, 2023, at

her home. Sharon

was born on November 5, 1961, to

the late Abraham

(Sandy) Stevens and the late Patricia Adams. She was a proud member of the

Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. Sharon married Ralph Cornelius on February 14, 1992.

She enjoyed spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She was known

to love beading, reading, gardening, going

to powwows, and gambling.

Sharon is survived by her husband Ralph

Cornelius, Her children Jeremy (Kateri)

Wheelock, Oneida, Jaime Wheelock,

Oneida, Marqita (Ben) Hanko, Reedsburg,

her grandchildren, Ava, Twilight, Kayden

and Anthony Jr., her great grandchildren,

Sophia and Emilio. She is also survived

by her special niece Leah Pociopa, her

siblings, Susan (Brian) Pickett, Seymour,

Patricia Stevens, Oneida, Michelle Adams,

Oneida, Carmen Vallecillo, Michigan, Joseph Stevens, Oneida, and Amanda Stevens, Green Bay. She is further survived

by many nieces and nephews whom she

loved so much.

Sharon is preceded in death by her mother

Patricia Adams, her father Abraham Stevens Sr., sister Julie Stevens, brother Abraham “Nick” Stevens Jr., nephews Gerald

Smith and BJ Christjohn, and niece Luna

Flor Martinez-Stevens.

Family and friends may come to call at

Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N Tenth St, De

Pere, on Friday, June 2, 2023, from 9-11am

with a funeral service following visitation

at 11am.

BRIAN K. DENNY

April 6, 1961 - May 18, 2023

Brian K. Denny, age

62, chose to depart

from this world on

May 18, 2023, after

a long battle of renal failure and other complications.

Brian was born on

April 6, 1961, the son of the late Alex and

Clara (Metoxen) Denny.

Brian attended Freedom High School.

On February 15, 1986. Brian married Julie

Webster and their lives began a lifetime of

raising six children together. Brian is survived by Jerome (Kim) Webster, Jermaine

(Maria) Webster, Jason (Mikayla) Denny,

Brian (Candy) Denny and Ashley Webster.

He was preceded in death by one son, Josh

Webster (2000).

Brian dedicated 43 years of his life working

for the Oneida Nation as a maintenance

worker for the Department of Public Works,

taking care of the Oneida Health Center. He

enjoyed all the many staff members of the

years. His greatest joy was the summer picnics they had and was known as “Mad Dog

Grill Master” of the Health Center, cooking

for co-workers.

Two of Brian’s greatest passions in life were

hunting and playing softball. He loved going on hunting trips to Canada, Michigan,

and Pennsylvania, always surrounded by

good friends and his children. He was most

proud of getting his prize bear and getting

it made into a rug. Brian had many hunting stories to tell from the hunts at Romy’s

cabin, to those on the rez. Always the best

times for him.

The world of softball began early on in Brian’s life, having played for over 40 years,

starting out with his brother, and becoming

the “Sweathogs”! Lead by his eldest brother

Ralph and cousins and friends joined on.

The final chapter of his softball years was

playing in many coed softball tournaments.

This opened a whole new world, and he

was most proud of having taken the field

with his wife and his children alongside

him. Those 20+ years of traveling to all

Wisconsin tribal reservations for softball

tournament action brought a whole expansion of great new friends, created

lasting friendships that Brian cherished

forever. His greatest enjoyment was to see

a third-generation granddaughter take the

field, Aliyah House-Webster, a very proud

moment for him.

Brian always enjoyed cooking and sharing

his food at many family gatherings. The love

he put into making his infamous venison

stews and chili was awesome. He loved

planting small vegetable gardens and then

taught us how to can and preserve the harvest. He also loved raising dogs for hunting

coon and rabbits.

KALIHWISAKS

Brian fought a good fight against all his

medical challenges he faced in life. We

often questioned how much more can his

body take. Every challenge that was thrown

at him, he fired back with all he had, he

didn’t want to leave this world as his kids

and grandkids were his greatest enjoyment, brought him laughter, smiles, totally

brightened up his day. He leaves behind

his 24 grandkids that will greatly miss him.

Brian is survived by his soulmate and best

friend, Julie Denny, whom they shared 37

years of unconditional love, laughter and

went through all the challenges together.

Brian is further survived by his siblings,

Debbie (Dennis) Johnson, Rick (Amanda)

Denny and Lance Denny, and sister-in-law,

Celestine Denny. He is even further survived by his nieces, nephews, and other

extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents,

Alex, and Clara; son, Josh Webster; siblings, Ralph “Butch” Denny, Allen Denny

and Beverly Denny.

Brian will be brought to his home one last

time for an all-night wake, beginning at 3pm

on Sunday, May 21, 2023. The address for

the wake is N6328 Onondaga Drive, Oneida. Brian will depart from the home Monday

morning, and visitation will continue at 1018

Cedar Street, De Pere (one block over from

Ryan Funeral Home), beginning at 10am on

Monday, May 22, 2023. A funeral service

will begin at noon, with burial to follow at

Oneida Methodist Cemetery.

Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere is assisting

the Denny family. To extend online condolences, please visit www.ryanfh.com.

SHAUN DEAN DOXTATOR

February 14, 1980 - May 13, 2023

Shaun Dean Doxtator, 43, Green

Bay, passed away

peacefully surrounded by his

family on May 13,

2023.The son of

Donald Webster

and Helen Doxtator was born on February 14, 1980. Shaun

attended Tokay High school in Lodi CA.

Shaun enjoyed video games, bowling,

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Shaun Dean Doxtator

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beading and doing arts and crafts.

He is survived by his sons, Colton Doxtator

and Nathan Davies; mother, Helen Doxtator

(Ken), Siblings; April Warrington, Heather Escamea and Frank Teller Jr (Felicia). Aunts and

Uncles Janice Cloud (Nathan), Russell Doxtator II, Corrine Doxtator. Nieces and Nephews;

Dezmere Terrien, Daytahne Teller, Theodore

Teller, Joseph Silas, Jace Warrington, Braylon Warrington, Colton Warrington, Mia Warrington, Tehantla Escamea, Mike Escamea,

and Connor Teller.

Shaun was preceded in death by His Father Donald Webster, Aunts and Uncle;

Phyllis Decorah, Marriam Doxtator, Theresa

McPhearson, Patricia Doxtator and Clarence

Doxtator Sr.

Family and friends may join for Shaun’s celebration of life at Oneida Lake W172 Crook

Road, De Pere on Wednesday, May 24, 2023,

from 10am-3pm for a day at the park of memories, music, food and fun.

Special thanks to Yasmine and all the St Vincent’s Doctors & staff. Ryan Funeral Home,

De Pere is assisting the Doxtator family. To

extend online condolences, please visit www.

ryanfh.com.

GEORGIA ANN HILL

January 1, 1950 - May 19, 2023

Georgia Ann Hill, 73

years old was released from her

responsibilities

here on earth on

Friday, May 19,

2023. She peacefully started her

next journey while

her husband held her hand and was surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. Georgia was born on January 1, 1950,

the daughter of Howard and Luella (Doxtator) Denny.

Georgia united into marriage with her best

friend James Lee Hill (Jimmy) on October

25, 1969. Georgia is survived by her husband Jimmy and their 4 children Ricky

(Bobbi Jo) Hill, Rodney (Jenni) Hill, Troy

(Bree) Hill and Tracey (Juan) Cordova. Sisters Darlene Denny, Arlene (Al) Pamanet.

Sister in-laws Florence (Steve) Petri, Isabell

Parker, Veronica Hill, Sarah (Dan) Hoffman

and Eva Doxtator. Georgia is further sur-

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vived by numerous grandchildren, great

grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Georgia loved all

her family and appreciated everyone who

helped her along during these past few

months, especially Cory, Kotas & Talon,

Asa Star, and our precious puppy Winston.

She is preceded in death by her mother

Luella (Doxtator) Denny, her father Howard

Denny, her sister Roberta Denny, and her

brother Martin (Sonny mutt) Doxtator.

Georgia loved to visit with her family, she

welcomed every new baby into the family

with nothing less than a grandma’s touch.

Georgia enjoyed watching the Packers,

Brewers, and Bucks, gambling, attending

her grandchildren’s sports, a good fish fry,

chicken dinners, going for rides, sitting

outside during the Pow Wow to listen to

the drumming, and most of all visiting with

family. Georgia & Jimmy were always together, they were never apart. They were

the real definition of true love. Georgia was

a woman of faith and always encourage her

family to pray and believe in God. Georgia

was a strong woman and can be known for

her crazy sense of humor. It is almost certain

that everyone who knew her can share a

funny memory. She loved to reminisce and

laugh with her family.

Family and friends may visit at St. Joseph

Parish, Oneida, 145 St Joseph Drive, Hobart, beginning at 9am on Wednesday, May

24, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will

take place at 11am with burial to follow at

the St. Joseph Cemetery.

There were many special caring and compassionate people in her life that help Georgia during her final moments. The entire

staff at St. Vincent’s hospital, especially in

the ICU unit made it possible for James to

be right by her side holding her hand while

making her peaceful journey. Georgia’s

teachings and unconditional love will forever carry on inside each of us.

JAMES LEE HILL

July 7, 1948 - June 9, 2023

James Lee Hill (Jimmy), 74 years old

was released from

his responsibilities

here on earth on

Friday, June 9,

2023. He peacefully started his next

journey with his

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grandchildren Cory & La Kota right by his

side and his kids and other grandchildren

close by. Jimmy was always surrounded

by family and friends who loved him dearly during his last days here on earth. Jimmy

was born on July 7, 1948, the son of Levander Lee Hill and Mary Nattie (Skenandore) Hill.

Jimmy united into marriage to the love of

his life Georgia Ann (Denny) Hill on October 25, 1969. Jimmy is survived by his

4 children Ricky (Bobbi Jo) Hill, Rodney

(Jenni) Hill, Troy (Bree) Hill and Tracey (Juan)

Cordova. Sisters: Florence (Steve) Petri,

Isabell Parker, Veronica Hill, Sarah (Dan)

Hoffman. Uncle Edward Skenandore, Aunts

Betty Nicholas and Henrietta Gomeyosh.

Sister-in-laws: Darlene Denny, Arlene (Al)

Pamanet, and Eva Doxtator. Jimmy is further survived by numerous grandchildren,

great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and

extended family members. Jimmy loved all

his family and appreciated everyone.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of

53 years who he absolutely adored Georgia Ann (Denny) Hill, Mother Mary Nattie

(Skenandore) Hill, Father Levander Lee

Hill, Mother-in-law Luella (Doxtator) Denny,

Father-in-law Howard Denny, Sister-in-law

Roberta Denny, and his Brother-in-law Martin (Sonny mutt) Doxtator.

Jimmy was always a hard worker, he

worked two full-time jobs. He worked for

Schreiber Foods for 41 years and for the

Oneida Nation for 31 years before retiring

in 2010. Jimmy can be known for his kind,

gentle soul. He was the kind of person you

could sit with saying little and yet felt so

comfortable and loved in his presence.

Jimmy took his responsibilities of husband,

dad, and Papa to heart. Jimmy enjoyed

going for rides, watching the Brewers,

Packers, and Bucks, attending his grandchildren’s events, watching his birds, taking

care of his yard, joking around, country

music, seafood boils, gambling, collecting

bears, fishing, and reminiscing about his

younger days of playing ball, jigging, and

his classic cars. Jimmy mostly treasured

all his time with his wife, they were never

apart. Their love was truly one of a kind

full of devotion, unconditional love, and

dedication. Jimmy couldn’t wait to meet

with the love of his life once again in the

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gates of Heaven.

Family and friends may visit at St. Joseph

Parish, Oneida, 145 St Joseph Drive, Hobart, beginning at 9am on Wednesday,

June 14, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial

will take place at 11am with burial to follow

at the St. Joseph Cemetery.

Jimmy’s values, morals and unconditional

love for his family will forever carry on inside

each of us. Jimmy was always very proud to

be a Hill. You can always remember Jimmy

Hill’s departures as, “See you later, tak’er

easy.” One of Jimmy’s final words to his

kids and grandchildren was, “Be Strong,

I love You.”

SANDRA MAE METOXEN RIVERA

May 31, 1943 - May 13, 2023

Sandra Mae Metoxen Rivera, 79 of

Chicago, Il left on

her journey home

on May 13, 2023,

from health complications. Sandra

was born on May

31, 1943. She was a

loving mother, sister, and aunty.

She was preceded in death by her parents

Edward and Nancy Metoxen of Oneida,

her sisters Nany Louise Hill and Edwina

Metoxen.

She left behind her loving son, Marcelino

David Rivera, her loving sisters Betty Lucille

Jorgenson, Donna Marie Ineguez, Ramona

Jean Sternal, Wallean Gale Garcia, Norean

Metoxen, and Linda Rae Herrera, as well as

multiple nieces and nephews.

She graduated from Freedom High School

and was a loyal and hardworking employee for Buddy’s Product in Chicago for 45

years. She loved her bingo and her collection of turtles. Sandra was always there

for her family. She often enjoyed going to

and vending at the Pow-Wows, helping

her sisters at the events, listening to the

drums, and watching the dancers. She

will be missed, loved, and remembered

by many.

Friends and family may come to call on

Sunday, May 21, 2023 for visitation starting

at 3-7pm at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N

Tenth Street, De Pere, WI 54115. Visitation

will continue Monday, May 22 from 9-11am

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at Oneida United Methodist Church, N6037

County Road E, Oneida, WI 54155. A funeral

service will begin at 11am with Pastor Jane

Sommers presiding. Burial will follow at

Oneida United Methodist Cemetery.

MATEO EMANUEL QUEVEDO-DIAMOND

May 13, 2023

Mateo Emanuel

Quevedo-Diamond

resident of Green

Bay, WI passed

away on May 13,

2023. He was born

to Tessa Kathlean

Diamond of Oneida, WI, and Luis E.

Quevedo Vasquez of Green Bay, WI.

He is survived by uncles and aunts Gerald

B. Diamond, Anita Grace Diamond, Salene,

Lilly Wade, Fox Christjohn, Jonny, LB, Andres, and Christina, Grandmother Gina

Little Star Diamond, great grandparents

Dr. Fern and Gerald Diamond, Michael

Munnell and Linda “Nana” Wade, siblings

Zeke Raine Whitewater and Demi Sage

Whitewater, and his special aunties and

uncles.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather Zeke Cornelius Diamond , great great

grandmother Joyce “Do-Do” Ninham, his

uncle Sunrise “Bad Bear” Wade, and Aunt

Rae Anne Diamond.

Family and friends may come to call at

Ryan Funeral Home 305 N. Tenth Street

De Pere, WI 54115, from 12pm until time of

service at 1pm with burial to follow.

JOHN HAWKEYE PIERCE

November 10, 1952 - May 14, 2023

John Hawkeye

Pierce passed

away after a brief

illness on May 14,

2023. Born November 10, 1952 to

Virgil and Essie

Pierce. John

served in the Marine Corp from 1978-1999 retiring as a

Master Sergeant.

John is survived by his wife Lois, daughters Susan Pierce, Heather (Justin) Mattison, Laura (Emery) Desrosiers, sons Kevin

Pierce, Brandon Pierce and Brandon Peterman. Grandchildren Julia, Jeffrey, Ari-

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anna, Elena and Lily. Stepchildren Anessa

(Kyle) Boulanger, Carynda (Ashley) Mills,

Bryan (Danielle) Mills, Dejana (Raymond)

Ernst. 12 step grandchildren, 4 step great

grandchildren. Siblings Judy (Roy) Perzinski, Harley (Lynn) Pierce, Trudy Mech,

Lynella Kraklow. Uncle Dennis (Bonnie)

Aldrich, Nancy (Robert) Kozlowski many

nieces, nephews, cousins and life long

friends. Best friend Ken Butterfield (Butter)

who was like a brother. John was preceded in death by his grandparents Lyle and

Leona (Skenandore) Aldrich, his parents,

many aunts, uncles and stepson Evan.

John will be remembered for his smile,

blue eyes, quick wit, flirtatious antics, love

of the Packers, Badgers and Brewers. His

generosity, caring spirit touched many

lives. A celebration of life will be held in

Stevens Point at Iverson Park-all purpose

lodge on July 30, 2023, noon-6pm.

DAVID “SWEETIE’ P. REED-VANDERZANDEN

July 12, 1963 - June 4, 2023

David “Sweetie’ P.

Reed-VanderZanden, 59, resident

of Oneida, WI

passed away on

June 4, 2023. He

was born on July

12, 1963 to George

Va n d e r Z a n d e n

and Norine (Stevens) Wilbur in Green Bay,

WI. David married Victoria Reed on June

6, 1997. He attended East High School.

David worked for Willems Landscaping

for many years. After that, he worked in

maintenance for Oneida Elderly Services.

David enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well

as volunteering at the Oneida Pantry, and

being a firekeeper for fires for other members of the community. He loved spending

time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Victoria, as

well as their children David J. (Michelle)

Reed, Coleman (Magie) Reed, Cortney

(Nuno) Reed. Grandchildren, David Andre, Antone, Mariah, Meya, Milano, Maliya, Mariana, Mia, Zaiden, Michael, Mikaela, Vincent, Taleeya, Yvongelis, Nayeli,

great-grandchildren Maleeyah, Layla, Milo.

Siblings, Bernie Stevens, Michael Stevens,

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Reed-VanderZanden

George (Little Joe) VanderZanden. He

is further survived by his brothers and

sisters-in-law Wanda (Raymond) Reed,

Barbara (Daniel) Summers, Emerson

Reed Jr., Peter (Amii) Reed, Billy (Michelle) Reed.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George VanderZanden, Norine (Stevens) Wilbur, stepfather Orlin

Wilbur, and father and mother-in-law

Emerson and Rachael Reed. He is also

preceded in death by his brothers and

sisters-in-law Elaine Reed, Emroy (Al)

Reed, and Joseph Reed Sr., as well

as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Friends and family may come to call

on Saturday, June 10, at Ryan Funeral

Home, 305 N Tenth Street, De Pere,

WI from 2-6 pm. A service will be held

immediately following the visitation

with Pastor Scotty Backhaus officiating.

The following is important

information for the

2023 GENERAL

WELFARE

ASSISTANCE

PAYMENTS

C Oneida Nation Assistance

Fund ($1500.00/ 18+)

($2000.00/ 62+)

C Elder Assistance Program

(703.54/ 65+)

C Food Assistance Program

($500.00)

TIMELINE

G The application deadline is 4:30 pm CST of September

8th, 2023. Applications can be submitted online/

in-person/or by mail.

G Payments will be issued by September 29th, 2023.

Please account for delivery time if requesting a check.

g Please Note: Applications received September 9th,

2023, through March 1st, 2024 (The application

deadline is 4:30 pm CST of March 1st, 2024)

g A payment will be issued by March 29th, 2024,

for the following:

C Oneida Nation Assistance Fund ($1500.00/ 18+)

($2000.00/ 62+)

C Elder Assistance Program (703.54/ 65+)

g If you miss the March 1, 2024, deadline. There will

be no other chance to claim this payment.

G All GWA checks expire 90 days from the date issued.

Any GWA checks not cashed within the 90-day

expiration date, will be returned to the GWA Program.

G Deadline to submit any changes to reflect your

GWA payment is September 15, 2023.

MEMBERS ONLY WEBSITE (ONEIDA-NSN.GOV)

G Online Services

g Members may view and update their basic Enrollment

information online

C Confirm and update your address, contact

information, and banking information.

ONEIDA NATION

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023, 12:15pm

The purpose of the Oneida Life Insurance Plan law is

to provide a death benefit of fifteen thousand dollars

($15,000) through the Oneida Life Insurance Plan (OLIPP)

for all eligible enrolled Oneida Nation members, pursuant to the Oneida General Welfare law.

Due to the closure of the Norbert Hill Center’s conference rooms for construction, an individual may attend

this public meeting virtually through Microsoft Teams. If

you wish to attend the public meeting through Microsoft

Teams please contact LOC@oneidanation.org.

Oneida Trust Enrollment Department

PO Box 365, Oneida WI 54155-0365

(920) 869-6200 • 800-571-9902

No Mailbox. In person or courier delivery only

(Fed Ex, UPS) at street address

210 Elm St, Oneida WI 54155

Find Public MeetingMaterials at

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

Send Public Comments to

LOC@oneidanation.org

Ask Questions here

LOC@oneidanation.org and 920-869-4417

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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2023

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 Oneida Life Insurance Plan law please review the public meeting packet

at oneida-nsn.gov/government/register/public meetings.

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KALIHWISAKS

CULTIVATING THE NEXT SEVEN GENERATIONS

of Public Health Through Accreditation

Photo courtesy Michelle Tipple

Council woman Jennifer Webster, Health Director Debbie Danforth with National Indian Health Board Representatives.

By Michelle Tipple

Oneida Community Health Services

Department

Certainly, the pandemic has taken its

toll on everyone the past three years.

But it has been particularly tough on

the public health workforce. Demanding workloads and stress have led to

a lot of staff burn out, turnover and

retirement among our dedicated public health workforce. We lost a lot of

public health expertise and institutional knowledge. With the ending of

the Nation’s Public Health Emergency

Declaration, it is now time to rebuild.

And we have a plan.

ONEIDA HEAD START

For Children turning

3 or 4 years old by September 1

Now Accepting

Applications for the

Upcoming School Year!

Your Kids Deserve

The Best Education

ONEIDA HEAD START

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FOR CHILDREN OFFERING:

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Free Transportation

Free USDA Meals

Kindergarten Readiness Skills

Disability Services

Health Services

Family Fun Event

Parent Educations

Family Support

G Application Questions:

920.496.5200

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Ron Larsen, Oneida Member living and working in

Apple Valley, MN is putting

the word out to gauge interest in organizing a group of

individuals to run from from

the New York Oneida homelands to Oneida, WI.

Larsen began running 45

years ago and since then, has

completed over 100 marathons, half marathons, ultras,

trail races and runs including

8, 12, and 24 hours. He has

ran through the Grand Canyon, Supai, among others.

If you're interested, email

him at OneidaSpiritRun24@

gmail.com.

Pre-registration now open in Community Pass!

All applicants must pre-register by Friday, July 7, 2023.

Grants are awarded for artistic endeavors and

projects in both traditional and contemporary styles

of visual arts, literature, music, theater and dance.

The granting period for projects is October 1, 2023

through September 30th, 2024.

DAP applications due Friday, July 28, 2023

Grants available for artists & community organizations

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From page 24/ D&T Construction

to Doyen include Becky Demmith

from Oneida 7 Generations and most

recently, Sean Powless, current Oneida

Job Counselor, who is assisting Doyen

with resources for his workforce.

Along with offering his business

incubators to aspiring professionals, he

has dreams to create economic diversity

in Oneida by advocating for a Business

Industrial Zone and also, an Oneida

Public Market (OPM), which would be

modeled after the Milwaukee Public

Market. Doyen wants OPM to be a multilevel structure that offers restaurants,

on-site aquaponics and a butcher to

supply the restaurants, teaching units

to provide cultural classes, tradesman

classes, and even classes to learn

artificial intelligence (A.I. technology).

The venue would also have gift and

coffee shops and a rooftop configuration

where public/entertainment events can

be held. Doyen enthusiastically says,

“I see my company growing to be just

as big as Miron, Bayland, Immel, Boldt,

etc. The difference, though, between

my company and theirs is that we are

100% Indigenous owned. We have a

huge responsibility to uphold and show

the world that we are just as smart and

professional as anybody and we are

here and relevant. We hold ourselves

accountable to this bigger picture which

is helping each other become better

people in all aspects of life and gain

prosperity for ourselves, enabling us

to give back not just money, but time

and effort.”

Although Doyen has chosen to give

back via his construction business,

one could argue that whatever field

Doyen chose, he would be successful.

This integrity led to one last piece of

advice from Doyen, "When choosing a

contractor, do your due diligence. Make

sure permits are issued, inspections

are made, and ask for references.

These are best practices to protect

all the parties involved in the project.

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E Photo courtesy Oneida TAP

The Substance Abuse and Mental

Health Awareness Administration

(SAMHSA) encourages participation

in National Prevention Week (NPW),

each May, to increase awareness

and action around substance use

prevention as well as encourage

positive mental wellbeing. This year,

NPW was held May 7–13, 2023. TAP

promoted the week by collaborating with Oneida Recreation, Oneida

Comprehensive Housing Division

Outreach, and Northeast Wisconsin

Technical College’s Public Safety

Officer Matt Ninham, to get the community youth involved in positive

healthy activities thereby discouraging substance use and uplifting

their mental health. Activities included kite-flying at the Clifford Webster

Sr. Recreation Building (County H), a

tour of the NWTC Tactical Training

Center for a an anti-bullying presentation, corn husk flower making with

Stephanie

Muscavitch-VanEvery,

and also, board game challenges.

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Annually, each Memorial Day, the Oneida VFW Post 7784 makes a stop at each Oneida cemetary to honor the warriors that

made the ultimate sacrifice which also included a visit to the Anna John Nursing home to pay recognition to the elder

residents and veterans. Finally, the tour concluded at the Oneida War Memorial whereby the family of the late Huston

Wheelock received a flag for his service.

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