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Your Oneida Nation Connection
OCTOBER 2023
ONEIDA Hosts and Impresses CDC pg 2
ONEIDA'S NEWLY ELECTED AND
RE-ELECTED OFFICIALS
D The Oneida Nation Inauguration Ceremony was held Friday,
August 25, 2023 at the Radisson. Top, Oneida Business Committe
Councilwoman, Jenny Webster, Councilman Kirby Metoxen,
Chairman Tehassi Hill, Councilman Jameson Wilson, ViceChairman Brandon Yellowbird Stevens, Treasurer Larry Barton,
Secretary Lisa Liggins, Councilman Marlon Skenandore and
Councilman Jonas Hill.
EFar right, Chief Judge, Court of Appeals Patricia Stevens-Garvey,
conducted the swearing in of, far left, Court of Appeals Judge
Daniel J. Cornelius, Court of Appeals Judge Michele Doxtator, and
Trial Court Judge John E. Powless III.
Recently, at the regular Business Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 13, 2023, newly
elected Board, Committee, and Commission Members were sworn in by Secretary Lisa Liggins to
fulfill their roles and responsibilities. For a full list, see page 12.
Discover Green Bay, formerly known as the Green Bay
Visitor’s and Convention Bureau, hosted a ribbon cutting
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 for the new Visitor’s
Center that has been built. This center will host the staff
from Discover Green Bay and also have space for Oneida
Tourism.
Several years ago, the Nation invested $1.5 million in this
center and heavily advocated for additional funding for the
center with the WI State Legislature and the Governor. Over
$800 million in tourism dollars come to this region and the
Nation works directly with Discover Green Bay to bring
some of those monies into the Oneida community and to
our destinations. The community partnerships realized from
this endeavor have been beneficial to the Nation.
GTC Meeting • Radisson Hotel • Sun., Oct. 8, 2023 • 2pm
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FEATURE
KALIHWISAKS
ONEIDA HOSTS AND IMPRESSES CDC
Dr. Seh Welch, Acting Director of CDC Office of Tribal Affairs and Strategic Alliances; Debra
Danforth, Oneida Comprehensive Health Director; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster; Dr. Leslie
Dauphin, Director of the CDC National Center for State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Public
Health Infrastructure and Workforce.
By Garth Webster
Kalihwisaks/Creative Services
The Oneida Nation hosted the 26th
Biannual Tribal Advisory Committee
(TAC) meeting with the Center for
Disease Control (CDC) and Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
(ATSDR) on Wednesday and Thursday,
September 6 & 7, 2023 to discuss policies
and broad strategies affecting American
Indian/Alaska Native communities.
Councilwoman Jennifer Webster,
who serves as the CDC TAC Delegate
for the Bemidji area, explained that the
pandemic prevented these meetings
from happening and thus, it was a great
honor for Oneida to be chosen as the
site for the return of in-person meetings
within Indian Country with the CDC after
three years, “It’s a way to sit with the
CDC and our partners to find ways that
will help our communities. For instance,
we have the child-seat program in
Oneida. We, including Comprehensive
Health Director Debra Danforth, can
identify gaps in these programs to
discuss with our federal partners to
improve these types of programs.”
Webster went on to explain how these
meetings increase Oneida’s and many
other tribe’s ability to be proactive,
“These discussions enable tribes to be
in the conversation at the beginning
rather than the end to positively impact
policies and regulations.”
The TAC’s mission is to promote
health and quality of life by preventing
and controlling disease, injury, and
disability through established and
ongoing relationship and advice. To
exemplify Oneida’s sovereignty in this
regard, the attendees were given a
tour of the Oneida Health Center to
witness first-hand the state-of-the-art
healthcare facilities and a short video
showing the Oneida response to the
pandemic advocating for masking and
vaccine use. To explain the importance
of culture and food sovereignty to tribal
public health, the tour participants also
experienced Tsyunhehkwa, the Amelia
Cornelius Culture Park, the Oneida
Orchard, and finally, a healthy meal
served at the farmstead of Ukwakhwa
followed by a Smoke Dance presentation
at the Radisson.
On a side-note, although the focus of
the meeting(s) were not primarily on the
Administration for Children and Families
(ACF), Webster shared Oneida Nation’s
efforts to modify federal funding whereby
80% of ACF funds would be derived
from the federal level and 20% from
the tribal level. Webster explained how
eliminating this 20% tribal match would
make it much more affordable for many
more tribes to provide family assistance
(welfare), child support, child care, head
start, child welfare and other programs
relating to children and families. This is
an example of how Oneida Nation and
its programs work with federal Tribal
Advisory Committees to advocate for
the needs of Oneida Nation and all
tribal nations.
Leah Stroobants, seen here providing a little
history as she guides the group on a tour of
the Amelia Cornelius Culture Park.
Stephen and Becky Webster were gracious
hosts at their Ukwakhwa farmstead where
attendees enjoyed a healthy and delicious
meal.
The Tour of Oneida ended at the Radisson with a Smoke Dance Presentation, with audience participation.
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STRONG FIRES
OCTOBER 2023
MCLESTER-DAVIS EPITOMIZES
CULTURALLY-DRIVEN AMBITION
By Garth Webster
Kalihwisaks/Creative Services
Dr. Lauren W. Y. McLester-Davis’ Oneida name is
Yowelunh, which means Soft Wind. She is the daughter
of David Davis and Joan McLester and the grandchild
of Wendell and Thelma McLester. She was raised in an
environment where education was highly encouraged
and thus, since attending high school at Notre Dame and
eventually graduating in 2014 from West De Pere High,
McLester-Davis has ambitiously attended numerous higher
education establishments throughout the area.
After high school, McLester-Davis attended Lawrence
University in Appleton, WI from 2014-2018 where she
double majored to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree in
Neuroscience and Biochemistry. From there, she continued
her education at Tulane University in New Orleans,
acquiring a PhD in Neuroscience. In four years and seven
months, McLester-Davis completed her dissertation titled,
Telomere Length: A Biomarker of Neurodevelopment and
Neuropsychological Aging for Minoritized Populations.
It was during the during the latter half of her doctoral
research where she had the opportunity to work with
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Oneida and their partnership with the University of
Wisconsin-Madison’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Center (ADRC), which utilized McLester-Davis’ dissertation
hypotheses to benefit their efforts to combat Alzheimer’s
and dementia. Specifically, the project looked further
into cellular aging and cognitive performance in older
generations of minority populations, including Oneida,
who contributed blood samples. Previously, this type of
study was only completed for Caucasian populations. The
hope is that the research will lead to early intervention
strategies for Indigenous populations, which is indicative
of McLester-Davis’ passion, as she explains, to honor her
Oneida culture and ancestry, “My focus is make sure that
an Indigenous perspective is present when we’re asking
these questions and also, having early intervention and
prevention methods that are applicable to our community.”
Currently, McLester-Davis is the Director of Indigenous
Science Advocacy as well as a Research Scientist at the
University of Wisconsin-Madison, which she recently
began in July 2023. Through the Oneida partnership,
McLester-Davis cites her enthusiasm to work with Margaret
King and Sacheen Lawrence who are proactively doing
work here in Oneida for the ADRC to take care of our
Oneida elders. She is also happy to be back home where
she gets to work with other Native faculty and the Native
American Center for Health Professions, where she
says, “It’s been really enjoyable to be surrounded with
individuals who have the same goals and passion as I do.”
She goes on to explain how the Native American Center
for Health Professions is a strong advocate for Indigenized
perspectives on healthcare and to recruit and retain future
healthcare professionals. Another bonus of being back
home is to once again be close to her family, including
her grandparents, Thelma and Wendell.
While growing up, her grandma, who worked for the
Oneida Higher Education Department and authored
many books, instilled the importance of education, always
reminding her that, “Education is one thing that can never
be taken from you and you have to get your education to
understand the various laws and regulations that affect
whatever you decide to do.” McLester-Davis personifies this
approach in both her education and Oneida background.
Continued on PG 6
McLester-Davis Epitomizes Culturally-Driven Ambition
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NEWS
KALIHWISAKS
1822 Land Development Company of
Oneida and WHEDA Break Ground for
Affordable Housing Project
L-R Land Commissioner, Pat Cornelius; Oneida Comprehensive Housing, Lisa Raschenbach; MS2 Project Manager, Sarah Bushie; WHEDA,
John Searles; OESC CEO, Jeff House; Chairman Tehassi Hill; 1822 General Manager, Pete King III; Councilman, Jameson Wilson; OESC Board
of Directors Chairman John Breuninger, Councilman, Kirby Metoxen; Vice Chairman, Brandon Yellowbird Stevens; Dimension IV Architect Jerry
Bourquin; and Bay Bank President, Jeff Bowman.
By Garth Webster
Kalihwisaks/Creative Services
1822 Land and Development
Company of Oneida (1822) broke
ground on a 35-unit affordable housing
project in Oneida on Red Willow
Parkway. To help celebrate the event,
members of the Oneida Business
Committee, Land Commission, and
Comprehensive Housing, Oneida
ESC Group (OESC), Bay Bank along
with Wisconsin Housing Economic
Development Authority (WHEDA)
and Dimension IV Architects came
together Monday morning, September
18, 2023, for a tobacco burning and
ground-breaking ceremony.
The development will have a total
of 35 units; 24 will be apartment style
units in one building and 11 multi-family
townhouse style units in a second
building. 21 units are designated as
affordable housing, meaning the
tenant must fall within 60% of the
median income level for Outagamie
County. Seven units are set aside for
supportive and veteran housing and
seven units are market rate units.
The $10 million project is funded
through the Low-Income Housing
Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC allows
the acquisition, construction, and
rehabilitation of affordable rental
housing for low- and moderate-income
tenants. The federal government
issues tax credits to state and territorial
governments such as WHEDA. State
housing agencies then award the
credits to private developers of
affordable rental housing projects
through a competitive process.
Developers generally sell the credits
to private investors to obtain funding.
Completion of the construction is
targeted for December 2024.
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LOCAL
OCTOBER 2023
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GIRL SCOUTS HONOR ASHLEE MCGEE
Ashlee McGee, shown here with her mother, Danielle. Ashlee is the granddaughter of Daniel & Jane Skenandore.
By Missy Brozek
Girl Scouts Director, Brand &
Communications
The Girl Scouts proudly recognizes
Ashlee McGee—Girl Scouts of the
Northwestern Great Lakes Junior Girl
Scout—from Ashwaubenon, WI, for her
exceptional display of quick thinking,
decision-making, and heroism in a critical
situation. Ashlee has been awarded
the prestigious Medal of Honor, one
of the highest accolades given to girls
who exhibit extraordinary bravery and
resourcefulness in the face of adversity.
Dating back to 1913, the handbook
titled "How Girls Can Help Their Country"
listed two medals that girls could earn
for meritorious deeds involving saving
lives: the Bronze Cross, presented when
a girl had shown special heroism or had
faced extraordinary risk of her own life to
save another’s life, and the Silver Cross,
presented for gallantry with considerable
risk to a girl’s life. Even after 110 years,
the tradition of recognizing the heroic
efforts of Girl Scouts through Lifesaving
Awards continues, with the Bronze Cross
and the Medal of Honor now serving as
the modern-day equivalents.
Ashlee’s courageous actions unfolded
when she was at home with her sister
and mother, who suddenly began
experiencing symptoms of a stroke. In
the midst of the emergency, Ashlee
exhibited remarkable composure and
took charge of the situation. Recognizing
her mother's irregular facial features
and impaired speech, she immediately
alerted her older sister, and together
they contacted emergency services.
D esp i te t he high - p res su re
circumstances, Ashlee assumed
responsibility for the 911 call. With
unwavering calmness, she relayed
crucial information to the dispatcher,
accurately described her mother's
condition, performed necessary tests
as directed, and provided vital details to
ensure prompt and efficient help arrived.
Throughout the ordeal, Ashlee remained
attentive to her mother's well-being,
embodying the true spirit of heroism.
Attaining a Lifesaving Award requires
girls to submit a comprehensive
application outlining the events leading
up to and following the rescue. These
awards are exceptionally rare, with
our council averaging one or fewer
recipients yearly.
Girl Scouts is privileged to present
Ashlee McGee with the National
Medal of Honor award, symbolizing
her selflessness, quick thinking, and
unwavering commitment to helping
others. Ashlee's exemplary act
inspires girls everywhere, illustrating
the profound impact that one person,
regardless of age, can have on their
community. The Medal of Honor
will be presented to Ashlee at the
Ashwaubenon Village Hall Tuesday,
September 26 at 3:30pm.
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From page 3/ McLester-Davis Epitomizes CulturallyDriven Ambition
Along with her science education, McLester-Davis also
took all of the Oneida language classes at the University of
Wisconsin-Green Bay while also learning the language from
her grandparents. During her time at Lawrence University,
she also completed a Nursing Assistant Certificate course
at Fox Valley Technical College, and a few other courses
at St. Norbert’s College and Northeastern Wisconsin
Technical College in high school.
KALIHWISAKS
As McLester-Davis continues her career at the University
of Wisconsin-Madison, she enjoys going on long walks along
the lakeshore near Monona Terrace with her fiancé and their
German Shepherd, who’s Oneida name, Yotahuhtá•ktu,
means “She has a crooked ear.” Finally, a word of advice from
Dr. McLester-Davis for anyone looking to pursue higher
education and a great career, “All you really need to know
is that you have it within you to do this and not to doubt
yourself. Sometimes we can be too humble, but the Indigenous
knowledge we carry within ourselves is priceless.”
ELDER EXPO REIGNITED
Photos courtesy by Leah Stroobants
By Sarah Madden
Kalihwisaks Contributing Writer
August 29th, 2023, the Oneida
Aging and Disability Services was
able to reignite the Elder Expo, which
hasn’t taken place in 4 years, due to the
pandemic. What started out as a small
elder gathering in the hallways of the
Elder Services building, is now an event
with 200 participants in attendance, held
at the Radisson Conference Center.
The Expo provided information about
resources available to Elders which also
provided a space for elders to socialize
and enjoy a nice lunch. Participants
engaged in door prizes, a silent auction,
50/50 raffle, and a photo booth provided
by the Cultural Heritage Department.
Oneida Aging & Disability Services
would like to thank those that helped
make this event a success this year.
Especially a big thank you to our ONCOA
Board, Veterans Department, Cultural
Heritage Department, and all those that
graciously donated any items.
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ARTS
OCTOBER 2023
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17TH ANNUAL WOODLAND
INDIAN ART SHOW & MARKET
is Set to Impress, Nov. 10-11, 2023
Garth Webster
Kalihwisaks/Creative Services
Woodland Indian Art Board members, Sherri King,
Garth Webster, President John Breuninger, Treasurer
Gabrielle Metoxen, Lloyd Powless, Dawn Reiter, VicePresident Eric Doxtator and Secretary Aliskwet Ellis
The Woodland Indian Art Board
(WIAB) Team will hold the 17th
Annual Woodland Indian Art Show
& Market (WIASM) Friday and
Saturday, November 10 & 11, 2023
at the Radisson Hotel & Conference
Center as they continue their
mission to expand the awareness
and appreciation of Woodland
Indian arts and culture through
education, events, and markets.
Most of the WIAB Team is
volunteer-based who simply find
pleasure in promoting Woodland
Indian art forms as they juggle
their work and personal lives while
still meeting once per month to
coordinate the details of their
yearly activities, which of course,
culminate at the WIASM. As they
do so, they find a way to theme the
event. Last year, the theme was
Honoring the Youth. This year, with
the second day of the event taking
place on Veterans Day, the WIAB
Team decided this year’s theme will
be Honoring Our Veterans–Past,
Present, and Future. Long time
WIAB President, John L. Breuninger,
who is also a veteran, discusses
how this year’s show will be extra
special, “Being on Veteran’s Day,
the 2023 WIASM and our Theme,
fits directly into my experience
after having served 28 years in the
United States Air Force and the
United States Public Health Service,
retiring as a Captain (0-6) prior to
coming to Oneida in 1998. My heart
is filled with love and respect for
our Uniformed Services personnel
and it is great for me to connect our
service members with our Oneida
Nation’s art and culture along with
many other Native American Tribes/
Nations within the Woodland Region
of the United States.”
The WIAB Team is enthusiastic
about this year’s show. However,
they, along with the Oneida
Community and the all those who
love Indian Art Forms, go into this
event with a heavy heart as they
honor the legacy of WIAB founding
member, Loretta Webster, who
made her journey to the spirt world
this past August 2023. Loretta was
instrumental in recognizing that
preserving Woodland Indian culture
and identity should be done in a
way to recognize the value of the
individual Native American artist’s
contributions to their respective
community’s artistic enrichment as
well as the importance of Native
American Art to the tribal economies
of all nations across Turtle Island.
For this, Breuninger expresses that
the Indian Art world will be forever
grateful to Loretta, “It was Loretta’s
dream that Woodland Indian art and
culture be recognized and identified
throughout the world as a specific
genre, just as the Southwestern
style is to that region.”
Admission for the 2023 Woodland
Indian Art Show & Market is free
and open to the public. It promises
to be another great one featuring
a diverse array of artists selling
their creations while competing
for cash prizes in a plethora of
artistic categories. The show will
also feature live entertainment and
fashions shows. It’s going to be a
can’t-miss event. Learn more at
WoodlandIndianArt.com.
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ARTS
KALIHWISAKS
CHARLES MITCHELL'S ART BEAUTIFIES
Oneida Casino's Office Areas
This connection continued when
Mitchell attended a pow wow
somewhere in northern Wisconsin. His
attention was caught by a fancy shawl
dancer who had glimmering objects
on her regalia, represented by the
highlights that fall down to the left and
right of Spirit Woman. Kort also wrote
a poem about Spirit Woman.
Photo courtesy by Garth Webster
Charles Mitchell with two of his paintings, Nightwinds Guardian and Spirit Woman in his
apartment/studio in Appleton, WI.
Garth Webster
Kalihwisaks/Creative Services
Charles Mitchell, a Vietnam era
veteran and artist in residence, began
his artistic career after studying at the
Chicago Art Institute in 1956. After living
and working in Chicago, he eventually
moved to Wautoma, WI but then
eventually settled where he resides
today in Appleton, WI.
Through the years, Mitchell has
accumulated an extensive list of
accolades. He’s completed illustration
works for many publishing companies,
including Encyclopedia Britannica.
He also has work that was featured
in numerous museums, including the
Museum of New Mexico, Fellowship
Show in Sante Fe, NM.
His connection to Oneida is, of
course, through his paintings. Take
a walk through the West Reception
area at Oneida’s Main Casino and
you’ll notice his 1990 creation, Spirit
Woman, hanging directly across from
the Reception desk. The Oneida Casino
administration purchased the original
painting from Mitchell after he visited
them on a sales call.
Mitchell's family is originally from the
Fort Peck Reservation in Poplar, MT.
Mitchell is also a registerd member of
the Assiniboine along with being 1/16
Chippewa. With that, Mitchell describes
his interest in creating Native American
themed images, "They're recorded in
my genes." He further explains in the
forward of the book, Sing Back My
Bones, a collection of poems inspired
by Mitchell's paintings written by Ellen
Kort, “It is said that an artist is really a
picturemaker, a story teller who speaks
through his hands. When I trace the
lifeline in the palm of my hand it connects
me to my ancestors…Great Great Aunt
Jenny Firemoon, a healer woman who
cooked a meal for Sitting Bull and my
Grandfather, Charles Mitchell, whose
bones are buried on a fenceless hill in
the prairies of Montana. I smell sage and
burning sweetgrass, know the gathering
of stones, the laying of Tobacco, the
benediction of a handprint left on the
wall of a cave. This is what I paint.”
If you would call her
let it be softly
as in a dream where air
is thin and fragile
If you were to speak
let it be language
of clay and blood
and honey ~ whisperwords of stars settling
in for the night
Ask her to take you
to that place
where you floated
all those months
in the sweet pulp
center where petals
opened one by one
lifting the light
Ask her to let loose
her hair dark
brushstrokes of geese
flying See how
the curve of moon
touches her forehead
and if one final sound
needs to be made
ask her to tell you
your story How she
found you spinning
in the hum of water
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TWAKHWALÓ. LOKS
We Called Each Other
“Oldest Best Friend”
Others will acknowledge Loretta’s
remarkable accomplishments. I wish to
share a bit of our early friendship. It was toward
the end of WWII as our war-weary world dealt with
food rations, gas rations and small flags that hung
in neighbors’ windows. A blue star indicating the
home of a military service member while each gold
star represented a military death.
Loretta and I lived next door to each other separated
only by Dr. Hills’s little orchard and outhouse surrounded
by tall hollyhocks.
Neither of us had toys or dolls or “treats”. We simply
were in each other’s company, completely.
Sometimes we took turns on the swing that hung
from Grandmother’s Wolf River apple tree. Sometimes
we sketched with chalk on the small black slate left for
messages from her patients. Loretta yearned for shoes
like mine and shoes that matched, and she was deeply
moved by the experience of watching her mother make
soup form one small piece of meat, then serving the meat
to her father, explaining that he most needed it because
of his physically demanding job. The broth was served
to the rest of the family. There were times when Loretta
didn’t join me as expected. I would later learn that she
was needed for picking produce for the canning factory,
but I never heard her complain. Gravel was periodically
scattered over the dusty, dirt road we know as Airport
Road. Great clouds of dust would explode then disappear as though inhaled by Creator. Now, that was an
exciting day!
Over the following decades Loretta has given me many
precious gifts but one I’ll not be able to hold is the gift of
her laugh, spontaneous and joy filled.
Dr. Rosa Minoka-Hill’s legacy lives on in the physical
presence of families who would not otherwise be alive
without her medical interventions. Loretta House
Webster’s legacy lives on
in the numerous cultural
awakenings to which
she gave birth. Two
remarkable women,
neighbors, I’ve had
the privilege to love!
Yaw kó
Carol O. Smart
(HARVEST THANKSGIVING)
The Harvest Thanksgiving ceremony lasts for three days,
assuming that Kay towa.n (the Peach Stone Game) lasts
only one day.
The first day there are áhs nikanúnyake Ohstowa kówa
(Three Great Feather Dances). The first one is for lonatlih.
tú (all of the title holders), the second is for k tyóhkwa (the
people), and the third is for Shukwaya tísu (the Creator).
On the second day, Kayu kw thu (the Tobacco
Thanksgiving Ceremony) is the first thing done. Then the
Hatúwa Ceremony is opened. This is when our Ukwehu.wé.
names are put through. The Friendship Medicine Society
Ceremony can be done, and Faithkeepers can be raised up
(appointed) at this time, also.
Then Oaneho.lú (the Water Drum Dance) is done.
A speaker is chosen to give the Thanksgiving during the
dance for all of the cycles of life. Sa.yes (the wild blackberry)
is used as a medicine during this dance.
On the third day Kay towa.n (the
Peach Stone Game) is played
with Lotiskle.wáke (the Bear
Clan) and Lotiny tha (the Turtle
Clan) against Lotikwáho (the
Wolf Clan). Things deemed
appropriate to bet are wampum,
turtle rattles, lacrosse
sticks, or traditional
clothing.
A runner is chosen
from each side of the
house to go around
early in the morning to
collect what the people
will be using to bet. The
items collected from
the Bear and Turtle
Clans are matched
up with items of
equal value that are
collected from the
Wolf Clan. Whatever
side of the house
wins, they get back
what they bet and what
was matched up with it.
Then Ohstowa kówa (the Great
Feather Dance), Kunukwehné (the Old
Woman’s Dance) and Osahé.ta (the Bean
Dance) are sung.
HEALTH
10 | OCTOBER 2023
Oneida Comprehensive Health
Fight the FLU
2023
this Fall!
Community
Flu Prevention
Clinic
Come get your yearly flu
shot! We are providing
three different dates with
a drive thru option to best
meet the needs of the community.
KALIHWISAKS
FALL & WINTER WELLNESS:
Elder to the Rescue During Cold
and Flu Season
Drive-Thru Clinic
Wed. Oct. 4th
11am-2pm
Water Circle Place
N7360 Water Circle Place
Oneida, WI 54155
Enter from Olson Rd. (Look for
our signs!
Please Note:
The Drive-Thru Flu CLinic is for participants 5 years and older who can receive
the flu shot in their arm. No more than
4 people per car receiving the vaccine.
Walk-In Clinic
Wed. Oct. 18th
3:30-5:30pm
Oneida Nation Elementary
School
N7125 Seminary Rd.
Oneida, WI 54155
Enter through Door #1
Walk-In Clinic
Wed. Nov. 1st
3:30-5:30pm
Oneida Nation Elementary
School
N7125 Seminary Rd.
Oneida, WI 54155
Enter through Door #1
Flu Clinics are open to
anyone served by Oneida
Comprehensive Health
For questions, please call
Oneida Community
Health at 920.869.4840.
By Sarah Madden
Kalihwisaks Contributing Writer
As predictably as the changing seasons, children have returned to school,
and with their return comes the onset
of the cold and flu season. Despite the
numerous preventive measures available, including maintaining a healthy
diet, ensuring ample rest, engaging
in regular exercise, practicing diligent
hand hygiene, and receiving the flu
shot, it's important to acknowledge that
even our most diligent efforts may not
always shield us from the unwelcome
arrival of a cold or flu.
As we navigate the challenges of
cold and flu season, it's essential to
explore additional natural remedies
that can complement our efforts. Let's
delve into how elderberry can be a
valuable ally in bolstering our immune
systems and helping us stay healthy
during this season.
Elder, indigenous to Wisconsin's
woodlands, are resilient enough to
thrive in all regions of Wisconsin, as
noted ont wisc.edu, Elder is a versatile plant with various beneficial parts.
According to the Oneida Medicinal
Plant Field Guide (2020), the bark, flow-
ers, and fruits of the elder plant can be
utilized for various health purposes.
Elder flowers, for instance, can reduce
fevers by promoting sweating.
On the other hand, Elderberries
are particularly renowned for their
immune-boosting qualities and potent
antiviral properties, making them effective against a range of viral infections,
and used in the treatment of upper
respiratory infections. Because it's rich
in essential nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin A, bioflavonoids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, beta-carotene, iron,
potassium, and phytosterols, it makes
them an ideal ingredient for crafting
a natural medicinal syrup, as recommended in Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs, Beginners Guide.
Check out this comprehensive video
to making your own Elderberry syrup.
Blog.MountainRoseHerbs.com/ElderBerry-Syrup-Recipe
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Mountain Rose
Herb blog
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| 11
MEDICINAL PLANT & FORAGING:
Encompasses Plant Wisdom, Culture,
and A Little Adventure
By Sarah Madden
Kalihwisaks Contributing Writer
During September 2023, Tehahuko’tha (Randy Cornelius), Cultural
Heritage Department Archivist,
conducted a series of weekly educational sessions about medicinal
plants and foraging. I had the privilege of participating in most of
these engaging classes. Each week
unfolded as a unique journey, commencing with our gathering in the
parking area behind Cultural Heritage, Cottage #3. Our destination
for the next few hours remained
a mystery, known only to Randy
himself. Before every class, Randy
dispatched an email outlining the
essential equipment required for
the day's exploration. For the Wed.,
September 13, 2023 class, we were
advised to bring rubber boots due to
the swampy terrain.
Once the entire group was present, Randy shared the approximate
location for the day's plant harvest.
Some participants rode along with
Randy, others closely followed in
their own vehicles as we embarked
on our journey to the designated
spot. The medicinal plant foraging excursions all occur within the
boundaries of the Oneida reservation, ensuring a swift arrival for the
participants. However, it's after the
drive that the true adventure unfolds.
On this day we traveled down an
unconventional path to where we
parked our cars. Randy revealed that
we would be looking for Sweet Flag,
which is medicinally used for coughs
& sore throats, and shared how to
prepare Sweet Flag once harvested.
After the lesson, we grabbed our
baskets and tobacco and headed
out on foot, following Randy through
prickly tree bushes, uneven ground,
and dead trees to our swampy
destination, an ideal habitat for
Sweet Flag.
Randy, put on his waders and
meandered into the swamp where
he found the Sweet Flag, and began
the Tobacco offering, whilst teaching
the class the purpose of this offering. The group followed suit, reciting the tobacco offering, sprinkled
their tobacco and began to harvest.
As I immersed myself in this
hands-on exploration of Sweet
Flag and the rich cultural traditions
surrounding it, I felt my connection
to the plant medicine. Its healing
treasures deepened my bond with
nature and tradition more strongly
than ever before. To that, I say Yaw
kÓ Tehahuko’tha!
Scan To
Listen
To Tobacco offering
for the Sweet Flag
Harvest
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KALIHWISAKS
From page 1/ Board, Committee and Commission Members Take Oaths of Office
Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board – Shirley Schuyler (blue shirt, in-person), which is not an elected position but rather, an
Oneida Business Committee appointed position, which occurred August 28, 2023.
Oneida Election Board - Vicki Cornelius and Tonya Webster (virtually sworn in)
Oneida Gaming Commission - Mark A. Powless, Sr. (virtually sworn in)
Oneida Land Claims Commission - Kerry Kennedy (virtually sworn in)
Oneida Land Commission - Patricia Cornelius (pink jacket, in-person) and Sidney White (virtually sworn in)
Oneida Nation Commission on Aging - Christina Liggins, Sandra Skenadore, and Winnifred Thomas (virtually sworn in)
Oneida Nation School Board - Candace House (Virtually sworn in) and Katsitsiyo Danforth (black and white shirt, in-person)
Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee - Pamela Ninham (purple shirt, in-person), and Dorothy Ninham (virtually sworn in)
SUMMER SNACK DOWN FINAL BELL
By Kimberly Schulyer
Oneida Retail Enterprise Marketing/Merchandising Manager
Oneida Retail’s Summer Snack Down promotion ended
last month as the
final winner of the
Yeti
Cooler
was
announced. The promotion was a great
success due in large
part to the remarkable
staff at the stores.
Associates and managers did an excellent job all summer
long in promoting the
contest and engaging
with the customers.
The promotion more than tripled the target goal for the
summer. This again is attributed to the staff as nearly all
stores increased their sales from last year over the summer.
The excitement for
the promotion was built
through social media
and with in store displays, signs, and specially
designed shirts worn by
staff. Store vs. Store competition helped fuel sales
as well.
We would like to congratulate all the winners
of the promotion and
we are excited to build
on the success with our
employees.
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TO REGISTER CALL:
920-869-4940
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or due dates in
October 2023 through
February 2024
• S
upport person encouraged to attend
• P
articipants encouraged to attend all
three classes
Instructors are Oneida Prenatal Nurse
Candi and Oneida WIC Dietitian/
Lactation Staff
Class 1: THURS., OCT. 5, 2023
• 5:30-7:30pm
Normal Labor and Delivery
Labor Postions and Coping Methods
Labor Pain Medications and Procedures
Class 2: THURS., OCT. 12, 2023
• 5:30-7:30pm
AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER 2023
An Annual Campaign To Raise
Awareness About the Impact of
Breast Cancer.
Get Involved
NationalBreastCancer.org
Schedule Your Mammogram Today!
Topics: Postpartum Care & Infant Care
Class 3: THURS., OCT. 19, 2023
• 5:30-7:30pm
Topics: Breastfeeding Basics
Click or Scan the QR below to
learn more about the
Celebrating 2023 Indigenous
Milk Medicine Week
14 | OCTOBER 2023
PREPPING
for Basketball
By Marqus Thayer
Even though boys’ basketball season
doesn't get going until early November,
it's never too early to start thinking about
it. Especially if you are planning to play.
This writer is looking forward to the
upcoming Thunderhawk’s season. Last
year, the team did okay with a 16-9
record. This year, we are looking to
improve on that.
While not participating in any fall
sports, I am working hard to prepare
myself mentally and physically for one of
the longest seasons of high school athletics, one that lasts nearly five months.
Mentally, I am trying to stay focused.
Physically, I am working out regularly.
Here's hoping the preparation pays off.
Watch these pages as fall sports wrap
up and winter sports get going.
IMPRESSIVE Packers
First Win
By Evander Alavez-Danforth
What’s not to like if you are a Packers fan?
A day after the team’s win, fans can be
excited. Packers won their first game of the
season against their rival, The Bears, with
a 38-20 win. Quarterback, Jordan Love, hit
on 15/27 passes and threw for 245 yards
with two touchdowns. Running back, Aaron
Jones had nine carries, for 41 yards, one
touchdown and two catches, for 86 yards
and that touchdown.
WILD RICING
By Tehatkwa Skenandore
The day was sunny, but a little cool. We
loaded up the things we would need, tying
the canoes and push poles to the truck.
Staff Contributors: Thunderhawk
Times Staff – Semester 1, 2023-2024
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KALIHWISAKS
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We arrived at the water by 10 am and set out
in the canoes.
We found the wild rice beds and tried to
harvest the rice, but there was little rice to
harvest.
We did this for 3 days. It occurred to me that
this practice has been going on for hundreds
of years and that this food, this medicine, was
an ancient tradition that had sustained people for a long time.
CROSS COUNTRY
– Sustaining the Run
By Lewis Thunder
At 3 miles long, a cross country race is nothing to laugh at. It can be a challenge. Uphill,
downhill, and across all kinds of obstacles.
Starting the race out, you are happy. It’s a
perfect late summer day. The sun is shining.
Coach Caleb Anderson’s words of encouragement are in your ear.
But as it gets going, you find yourself doubting yourself. “Damn, I’m going to lose.”
Your body is starting to feel dead, but your
mind says, “Keep going.”
Now comes the hard part, getting to that
finish line. “This race is taking too long,” is one
thought you have. Then, “I can do it.” Finally,
you cross that finish line. You’ve completed
the run. Your thought is “I don’t feel good, but
I did it.”
MURDERED AND
MISSING INDIGENOUS
WOMEN – An In-Depth Look
Advisor’s Note: May is designated as
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Peoples
Month. May 5, 2023, specifically, was set
aside to commemorate women affected
by this national tragedy. This topic continues to hold great importance to the Oneida
Community and Indigenous communities
across the United States, including the
young people of our high school.
Over the next three issues of “Thunderhawk Times,” three of our reporters will take
a detailed look at this topic, just how widespread a problem it is, and what is being
done to address it.
MMIW – The Facts of
the Matter
Part One of a Three-Part Series
By Otstokhwi "Osa" Wheelock-Flores
To fully understand the MMIW issue, one
should first look at the facts.
Statistics updated this year by the Native
Women Wilderness Organization give an
alarming look at just how big this problem is:
- Indigenous Women and girls are murdered ten times higher than all other ethnicities.
- More than four out of five Indigenous
Women, 84.3 % have experienced violence
(National Institute of Justice Report).
- Murder is the third leading cause of death
for Indigenous Women (Centers for Disease
Control).
- Indigenous Women are 1.7 times more
likely than Anglo-American women to experience violence.
- More than half Indigenous Women,
55.5% has been physically abused by their
intimate partners.
- More than half, 56.1% Indigenous Women
experience sexual violence.
This issue is a culmination of “injustice,
colonization, historical trauma, racism, and
sexual objectification of Indigenous Women
including young girls.”
There are more statistics out there to give
readers a better handle on this topic. The
next part of this three-part series brought to
you by fellow reporter Mariah House-Bailie,
will talk about the nationwide issues of this
problem.
Ever Acostak, Willie Adams, Leland Cutbank, Ava Danforth, Evander Alavez-Danforth, Zoe Doxtator,
Caliana Guiterrez, Asa Hill, Mariah House-Bailie, Cordarrell McIntyre, Loh tiyo Metoxen,
Tehatkwa Skenandore, Seagram Stevens, Marqus Thayer, Mikael Thayer, Lewis Thunder,
Otstokhwio “Osa” Wheelock-Flores, Advisors: Denis Gullickson and Jeff Martens
LOCAL
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Executive &
Regular Session
OBC Meeting Schedule
Executive
Meeting Date
Regular
Meeting Date
Agenda
Request Due
Date:
OCTOBER 2023 | 15
Stroke Prevention Research Study
ARE YOU AN ONEIDA TRIBAL MEMBER?
ARE YOU BETWEEN THE AGES OF 35 AND 55?
DO YOU LIVE IN THE ONEIDA RESERVATION?
DO YOU WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
I INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS STUDY:
IN THE ROOT CAUSES OF STROKE RISK
DISPARITY IN WISCONSIN NATIVE AMERICANS
N/A
Wed. Jan. 10
Tues. Jan. 2
Tues. Jan. 23
Wed. Jan. 24
Tues. Jan. 16
Tues. Feb. 13
Wed. Feb. 14
Tues. Feb. 6
Tues. Feb. 27
Wed. Feb. 28
Tues. Feb. 20
No cost to participant. All activities are on
the Oneida Reservation!
N/A
Wed. Mar. 13
Tues. Mar. 5
Tues. Mar. 26
Wed. Mar. 27
Tues. Mar. 19
Take care of your health and your family
for the next seven generations.
N/A
Wed. Apr. 10
Tues. Apr. 2
Tues. Apr. 23
Wed. Apr. 24
Tues. Apr. 16
Tues. May 7
Wed. May 8
Tues. Apr. 30
Tues. May 21
Wed. May 22
Tues. May 14
N/A
Wed. Jun. 12
Tues. Jun. 4
Tues. Jun. 25
Wed. Jun. 26
Tues. Jun. 18
N/A
Wed. Jul. 10
Tues. Jul. 2
Tues. Jul. 23
Wed. Jul. 24
Tues. Jul. 16
Tues. Aug. 13
Wed. Aug. 14
Tues. Aug. 6
Tues. Aug. 27
Wed. Aug. 28
Tues. Aug. 20
N/A
Wed. Sep. 11
Tues. Sep. 3
Tues. Sep. 24
Wed. Sep. 25
Tues. Sep. 17
N/A
Wed. Oct. 9
Tues. Oct. 1
Tues. Oct. 22
Wed. Oct. 23
Tues. Oct. 15
Tues. Nov. 12
Wed. Nov. 13
Tues. Nov. 5
Tues. Nov. 26
Wed. Nov. 27
Tues. Nov. 19
N/A
Wed. Dec. 11
Tues. Dec. 3
Mon. Dec. 23*
Thurs. Dec. 26*
Tues. Dec. 17
*Due to a holiday the submission deadline has been adjusted.
This study is a partnership between the Oneida Nation and
the UW Madison Stroke Team to decrease Stroke and
Stroke Risk Factors in the Native American Population.
CONTACT AMANDA AT 920.490.3984 OR
ARIESENB@ONEIDANATION.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION
SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR RESEARCH AND GRADUATE
EDUCATION.
ONEIDA OPTICAL DEPARTMENT
WALK-IN EYE EXAMS AVAILABLE
THURSDAY MORNINGS.
Registration begins at 8am. Please register in the
order you arrived. Patients will be seen on a first
come, first served basis. Once registered, please
remain in the optical waiting area. Contact Optical
department with any questions.
920.869.4921
16 | OCTOBER 2023
Here at Duck Creek
KALIHWISAKS
Here at Duck Creek
ONEIDA-NSN.GOV
OCTOBER 2023 | 17
BIG IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY
At Amelia Cornelius Culture Park
Garth Webster
Kalihwisaks/Creative Services
It's an exciting time for the Amelia Cornelius
Culture Park as planned improvements from
the $2.6 million set-aside to improve the park
are beginning.
Accessible asphalt pathways will be installed
between the log homes, Medicinal Garden,
Three Sisters Garden, Longhouse and back
to the log homes, including ramps to the log
home entrances, making it easier for those
with disabilities to tour the park. The map also
illustrates where the Visitor Center, which will be
roughly 3,225 square feet, will be built as well
as its parking lot.
Farther south along Hwy 54, the Veterans
Memorial is also undergoing continued
improvements. Cracks from continued exposure
to the elements were sealed and the Wampum
G Tarps and trenching are being
completed through the park to
indicate and prepare the ground for
the asphalt pathways.
D A sneak peak at the new bronze eagle to be
installed at the eastern end of the wall.
G Memorial bricks were removed for the
ground surrounding the base of the wall so the
surface can be regraded to divert water. The
bricks, shown in inset photo will eventually be
reinstalled.
belt design was given some paint touch ups.
A ridge cap, with lighting to create ambiance, was
also installed to divert water away from the wall.
At press time, the ground around the wall is being
regraded to help divert water away from the base.
In doing so, however, the bricks, some of which
were purchased by individuals as memorials,
will need to be removed and stored until the
groundwork can be completed. Eventually, the
bricks will be reinstalled.
Finally, a new bald eagle statue will be installed
opposite the existing eagle on the east end of
the wall. The new eagle is very similar to the
existing eagle's design but is made from bronze.
Stay tuned for details for a ceremonial event,
which is targeted to happen before Veterans
Day 2023, to unveil the improvements at both
the wall and park.
18 | OCTOBER 2023
COMMUNITY
Welcome to the Oneida P.E.A.C.E Trail
Take a stroll along our PEACE Trail, located behind
the Elderly Services entrance, for an uplifting
experience! It’s a trail that gives you the opportunity
to reflect, understand and set goals. Appreciation
and gratitude can be found along the PEACE Trail.
Watch for details for an upcoming ceremony to
officially open the PEACE Trail.
Special thanks to The Aldo Leopold Foundation
for donating the benches along the Peace Trail.
KALIHWISAKS
Shekoli Swakwek, I
greet you all with a good
thought and feeling. I hope
that you all are well and
are in good health.
First I want to say
yaw ^ko to each and
ever yone of you for
allowing me to represent
you as Councilman for
the Oneida Nation. It has
been the greatest honor
and privilege of my life. It
has also been my greatest
challenge and learning
experience and I am
forever grateful for that.
Please take a moment
to click or scan the QR
Code to read the rest of
my message.
Sincerely,
Daniel Guzman King
ONEIDA ESC GROUP
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Oneida ESC Group (OESC) will award up to two
scholarships of $5,000 annually to a high school
senior or college senior pursuing a college
education in engineering or earth/
natural sciences. Scholarships are merit-based;
submission of financial information is not
required for eligibility.
Complete applications by
November 1, 2023 and send to:
Oneida ESC Group
Attn: Debra James-Brown
1033 N. Mayfair Road, Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Phone: (414) 607-6758
E-mail: djames-brown@oescgroup.com
Oneida ESC Group (OESC) is a family of
companies owned by the Oneida Nation that
delivers customer-focused engineering, science,
and construction services worldwide. Our family
of companies include: Oneida Total Integrated
Enterprises (OTIE), Mission Support Services
(MS2), General Mechanical Corporation (GMC),
Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS),
Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES), Oneida
Professional Services (OPS), LG2 Environmental
Solutions (LG2), Oneida Environmental (OE),
and 1822 Land and Development Company of
Oneida (1822).
Complet
applicatioed
are due b ns
Novembe y
r 1st
Applications will be reviewed by a
Scholarship Selection Committee and
awards will be made by December 1st
www.oescgroup.com.
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COMMUNITY
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OCTOBER 2023 | 19
HOLY APOSTLES EPISCOPAL CHURCH PRESENTS
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PARISH HALL
2936 FREEDOM RD., ONEIDA
Serving 11:30am-5pm
or until gone
On The Menu:
Roast Turkey
Corn
Mashed Potatoes Desserts
& Gravy
Dinner Rolls
Stuffing
Beverage
Squash
(Dine in only)
Cranberries
$12 - Adult plate or Take out orders
$6 - Children 12 & under
Just For Fun Raffles
Please contact the Church Office at
920-869-2565 for more info.
Saturday
October 21st
9-11am
Oneida Nation
Elementary
School
N7125 Seminary Rd. Oneida, WI 54155
WEAR A COSTUME & TRICK OR TREAT
YOUR WAY AROUND THE WALK ROUTE.
CARAMEL APPLE DECORATING & CORN SOUP
( WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS CONTACT HANNA LEISGANG
E-MAIL: HLEISGAN@ONEIDANATION.ORG PHONE: 920.490.3927
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KALIHWISAKS
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THIS FALL
AT
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• New Cardio & Strength Equipment
• FREE Group Fitness Classes
• FREE Fitness & Wellness Assessments
• Member Incentive programs
• Martial Art Programs
NEW FACILITY HOURS
• Walking Track
• Full Court Gymnasium
Monday—Thursday
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• Personal Training
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Stop in to learn how our programs & services can help you!
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Pumpkin Bowling & Mini Golf
Spooky Dinner Buffet ($20 per person/adults, $10/kids - 12 yo & under)
Family Costume Contest - Winner receives a gift valued over $300!
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ONEIDA-NSN.GOV
EVENTS
WALK
WITH A
DOC
Tuesday, Oct. 10 Mental Health
OCHC Front Entrance
ONEIDA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
12:10 - 12:45 PM
Come Join Us! Oneida Comprehensive Health
Division’s Health Promotion and UW Madison Stroke
Team are teaming up. Each walk will have a health
For More Information Contact
related topic the Dr. will talk about and while we
Amanda Riesenberg,
walk to enjoy the fall colors, you will be able to
Stroke Prevention Wellness Coach
ask the Dr. questions. Pace is leisurely. Dress
920.490.3984 •
appropriately for the weather.
ariesenb@oneidanation.org
OCTOBER 2023 | 21
The Wellness Council presents:
Winter Wellness Talks
Topic & Date:
Healthy Holidays
November 1, 2023
Time:
12:10-12:45PM
Seasonal Blues
December 6, 2023
Location:
Oneida Health Center
North & South
Conference Rooms
Ahs Niyoliwake
Three Foundational Matters of Lotinoshuni Wellness
January 3, 2024
Heart Health
February 7, 2024
Nutrition
March 6, 2024
Alcohol & Substance Use
April 3, 2024
Contact Taylor Jean for more information
or future topic suggestions.
tjean@oneidanation.org or 920-490-3940
22 | OCTOBER 2023
DIANE BRACKETT
August 20, 1946 - September 5, 2023
Diane Brackett, age
77, of Ashwaubenon passed away
on September 5,
2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in
Green Bay. She
was born on August 20, 1946,
daughter of the late James and Lydia (Metoxen) Skenandore.
Diane worked for many years as a physical
therapy aide at San Luis Nursing Home for
many years. She was a caring person that
was always thoughtful of others.
Diane survived a house fire in 1996. She
never gave up on life and was always
thankful for what she had.
She is survived by her husband, Larry
Brackett; three children: Kevin, Christine
(Don), and Danny (Lisa); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Roxanne Waterloo; brother, Larry Skenandore;
many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Brian Lejman;
and five siblings.
Private family services for Diane will take
place with a celebration of her life to be
announced later.
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour,
is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed to
Diane's family at www.muehlboettcher.
com.
The family would like to thank everyone
that helped Diane over the years, which
allowed her to keep her positive and caring outlook on life.
LOU ANNE GREEN
September 18, 1942 - August 29, 2023
Lou Anne Green
left the earthly
plane in the early
hours of the morning on Tuesday,
August 29th,
2023. She was
born on September 18, 1942, in
Oneida, WI. As a proud member of the
Oneida Nation, she lived the majority of
OBITUARIES
her life on the Oneida Reservation. While
she enjoyed living in California and Arizona, home was always Oneida.
She was the youngest daughter of twelve
children born to Milton and Mildred (Metoxen) Summers who wed on March 4,
1922. Her parents preceded her in death,
her father in 1978 and her mother in 1982.
She was also preceded in death by siblings Emmaline Schultz, Lavinia Metoxen,
Amanda Summers, Milton Jr “Tony” Summers, Ella Sauer, and Rita Summers. She
is survived by siblings Noel “Fudge” Cleven, Arvilla (Arlie) Doxtator, Jan Frion, Lynn
(Claire) Summers, and Phillip Summers.
Lou Anne was always on the go. She liked
to go out and interact with people and
shop for bargains. She loved her time with
her children and grandchildren as well
as her brothers and sisters. Her granddaughters lovingly dubbed her GG and
it stuck. She enjoyed crafts and working
with her hands and was always willing
to teach anyone who wanted to learn.
She did not like staying in one place and
frequently traveled to Arizona to be with
her daughter and grandchildren. Up until
just a few years ago, she would still drive
herself from Wisconsin to Arizona. She
loved roadtrips and would often surprise
her family by simply showing up at the
door just in time for a game of Rummikub.
She was a Rummikub fiend, often willing
to play well into the night to make sure
she was the champion. She also had a
love of animals, though she would often
not admit it. Her favorite dog to date was
Odie, Lauren’s dog, who she would often
take on car rides to get her coffee in the
morning when she was in Arizona. After
Odie passed, she warmed up to the new
puppy and would sneak him out of his
crate at night to cuddle him whenever she
could. If she was not loving on the family
dogs Odie, Gus, Finn, and King, she was
spoiling the family cats with extra treats
and toys.
Lou Anne was a kind soul who would do
anything for anyone, but she also had
a temper. If you crossed her, you would
know it. She was not one to hold a grudge
so if you apologized and she accepted
your apology as being sincere, she would
move on. She did not waste her time on
frivolous arguments, and you would learn
your lesson when she put you on a ‘time
out.’ She was a great supporter of the
Oneida Nation and was politically active.
KALIHWISAKS
She wanted fair and just treatment for
everyone and fought courageously for
her causes. She was not one who could
be bullied and always did what was right.
Unfortunately, Lou Anne lost her kidney
function shortly after Thomas (Jr.) was
born. After a time on dialysis, she was
the recipient of a donor kidney that she
maintained with care for almost 30 years.
She referred to her donor kidney as her
“redneck kidney” as she received it from
a young man who died in Missouri. She
honored his memory by taking the best
care she could of that part of her and it
stayed with her throughout her life.
Lou Anne is survived by her two precious
children Laura Carr and Thomas “Tommy”
Green. She is also survived by her grandchildren whom she loved with all her heart
and soul, Lauren (Parker) Carr, Marissa
Carr and Thomas Green Jr (Amber). She is
further survived by many nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends.
Lou Anne did not want any funeral services
but did want her family and friends to gather for a potluck luncheon. Her memorial
luncheon will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 11 am – 3 pm at the
Veteran’s Building located at 134 Riverdale
Drive, Oneida. Please bring your best stories and dishes to pass as we remember
our beloved mother, grandmother, sister,
aunt, cousin, and friend.
DARRELL "SQUITCH" ANTHONY
NINHAM
May 20, 1973 - September 10, 2023
Squitch. He was the
clown in the room,
and we were his
audience.
My “Squitch,” my
son, was a humble servant to
those he loved. My
strong-willed boy
who became a man. My right arm and life
companion. He took care of me always.
From laughter to medical care, he was
always there. Squitch loved to unite people through laughter by doing silly things
only he could think of. I miss you so much.
I love you my crabby old man. Love, your
Continued on PG 23
Darrell “Squitch” Anthony Ninham
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From page 22/ Darrell "Squitch"
Anthony Ninham
crabby old lady -Momma BEAR.
On September 10, 2023, Darrell Anthony
Ninham, AKA “Squitch,” 50, unexpectedly
passed away at his home in Green Bay, WI.
He was born on May 20, 1973, to the late
Gerald Ninham and Kathleen Anderson.
Darrell was an experienced roofer and
liked to help others with home improvement projects. Although he never married,
he leaves behind his lifelong sweetheart,
Danielle John. Squitch loved football and
was a huge Green Bay Packers fan. He
enjoyed cooking and music such as heavy
metal, country, and Spanish. He loved
spending time with friends and family.
Squitch was an early bird, always up at the
crack of dawn. He had to start every day
with his morning coffee. He was always
smiling, being funny and cracking jokes.
Being a member of the Oneida Nation,
Squitch was very proud of his native heritage. Squitch will be deeply missed by
his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Squitch is survived by his mother, Kathleen
Rodriguez; son, Austin; brothers, Geryl,
Miguel, Chelo, and Joel; sisters, Leah, Maria, Catalina, Candelaria, Alicia, and Erika.
Squitch is further survived by many nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Squitch was preceded in death by his father, Gerald and brother, Mario.
Visitation for Squitch will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Proko-Wall
Funeral Home, at 1630 E. Mason St., from
3:00pm until the time of Funeral Service
at 6:00pm. Squitch will be placed to rest
at the Oneida Sacred Burial Grounds.
A memorial will be established in Squitch’s
name. Online condolences may be expressed at www.prokowall.com
May the drums of heaven beat loud and
clear. May the earth shake with thunderstorms to celebrate your home coming.
May the Angels rejoice as you fall into
the arms of Jesus Christ and welcomed
by your ancestors. You have touched the
hearts of many souls. Never forgotten as
you live within us every day.
OBITUARIES
LAVON M. SCHANANDORE
June 6, 1951 - August 15, 2023
Lavon M. Schanandore, age 72, passed
away on Tuesday
August 15, 2023, in
Seymour. Lavon was
born on June 6, 1951,
in Keshena to the
late Elmer and Doris
(Chevalier) Schanandore. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing,
beadwork, gardening, and anything that
brought her outdoors. Lavon was a generous, kind, gentle, and friendly woman
and will be dearly missed by all who knew
and loved her.
Lavon is survived by her daughters, Rebecca (Ronald) Cornelius and Olivia (Tom)
Blain; a special son, Gary Grignon; three
grandchildren, Kateri (Santo Gagliano)
Cornelius, Ana Cornelius and Ryan Cornelius; and siblings, Dewey Schanandore,
Russel Schandandore, Charles (Linda)
Schanandore, Doris Isaac, Roseanna
Schanandore, Mary (Alex, Jr.) Menore
and Sharon Skenandore. She is further
survived by numerous nieces, nephews,
other relatives, and friends.
Lavon is preceded in death by her brother, Richard “Coon” Schanandore and her
parents, Elmer and Doris.
A funeral mass will be held at 10am on
Saturday August 19, 2023, at St. Anthony
Catholic Church in Neopit with Fr. Hanz
Christian officiating. Visitation will be held
at the Alex and Mary Menore Residence,
W6710 McCall Street in Neopit beginning
Thursday August 17, 2023, at 3pm and
continuing until the procession leaves to
the church on Saturday.
Lavon’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Good Shepherd Nursing
Home in Seymour for the wonderful care.
SHIANN LEE SKARADZINSKI
June 5, 1980 - September 9, 2023
ShiAnn Lee Skaradzinski, 43, passed away
peacefully at St. Vincent’s hospital in
Green Bay, WI on September 9, 2023, of
natural causes with
family by her side. She
was born in Milwau-
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kee, WI on June 5, 1980, to Claudette
Parker.
She went to New Berlin High School in
Milwaukee, WI and graduated from New
Berlin High school. She worked in custodial work from 2000 to 2011. She recently
worked at Subway and enjoyed serving
customers. She loved spending time with
her kids and enjoyed making them laugh.
She was very considerate, generous, and
had a good heart that wanted to help everyone around her.
ShiAnn is survived by her better half John
Tebeau Jr. and children Morgan Tebeau,
Angel Tebeau, and John Russell Tebeau,
sister Roxanne Danforth, children of Arlinda & Jared Skenandore, children of Martha
Armstrong, children of Justin Tebeau, children of Wanda LeFevre, Danny Tebeau,
Cousin Deb, dear friend Marissa Powell,
and special cousin and dear friend Jody
L. LaRock (Detser) and family.
She is preceded in death by her Loving
Mom Claudette Parker, Russell & Geraldine Parker, Uncle Jeffery Parker (Mary),
Favorite Auntie Leatrice Powless (Leland),
Uncle Carl Parker, and Uncle Jr. Andrew
Parker (Betty).
Family and friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth St. De Pere,
WI from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023. Visitation will
continue at Holy Apostles Church, 2937
Freedom Road, Oneida, WI on Thursday,
September 14th from 9:00 am until the
time of mass at 10:15 am with Rev. James
Biegler presiding.
A special thank you to Ryan Funeral
Home staff, the Oneida Singers, family and friends that have supported us,
and the nurses on the 6th floor at St.
Vincent’s hospital.
MICHAEL DARON SKENANDORE
March 7, 1992 - August 20, 2023
Michael Daron Skenandore passed
away August 20,
2023. Michael was
born March 7, 1992.
Michael is the son of
Tara Skenandore and
the grandson of Reed
Skenandore, Sr.
Continued on PG 24
Michael Daron Skenandore
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From page 23/ Michael Daron
Skenandore
Viewing was held Friday, September 1,
2023 at Woodfords Gym from 10am-11am.
Burial was at Woodfords Indian Cemetery
followed by a dinner at Woodfords Gym.
Food donations were gladly accepted.
JOHN P. SUNDQUIST
April 8, 1946 - September 4, 2023
John P. Sundquist,
age 77, of Green
Bay, formerly of
Oshkosh, passed
away Monday,
September 4,
2023, surrounded
by his family. He
was born in Oshkosh, WI, April 8, 1946, son of the late Walter and Gladys (Cornelius) Sundquist.
John was a graduate of Oshkosh West
High School. He continued his education
at NWTC, where he was trained in carpentry. He married Holly Ann Vaillancourt and
they shared many loving years of marriage
before she passed away in 2018. John
worked as a carpenter for Rusty Doemel
Excavating years ago.
In his younger years, John enjoyed hunting. John was an avid Packer fan. He was
very proud of his Oneida heritage. When
Holly Ann became ill, John became her
primary care giver. He was a great provider and proud to care for Holly and his
sons, Alan and Bobby. His greatest joy
was cooking. John was most happy with
a home full of family and friends enjoying
his delicious cooking. He was overjoyed
any time he had visitors.
John is survived by his sons, Alan (Keri
Miller) Vaillancourt; grandchildren: John,
Aleica, Alan Jr., Amanda and Lexi Vaillancourt, Morgan Miller and Izaiah and
Genevieve Vaillancourt and 3 siblings:
Marilyn (Bob) Deffibaugh, Leo Sundquist
and Jeff Sundquist. He is further survived
by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Holly Ann, a son, Bobby Vaillancourt, sister, Nancy Sundquist-Hyler and brothers:
Cliff, Walter, Chuck and Gilbert Sundquist.
Visitation will be held at Newcomer-Green
Bay Chapel (340 S. Monroe Ave., Green
Bay), Sunday, September 10, 2023 from
OBITUARIES
2-4pm. A funeral service will follow at 4 pm.
To leave an online condolence for the
family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.
John's family would like to thank Gwen,
John's care giver, for her cooking and
loving care.
MARILYN JOAN (CORNELIUS)
TIPTON
January 30, 1955 - August 20, 2023
Marilyn Joan Cornelius Tipton, 68,
of Brooksville, FL
passed away on
August 20, 2023.
She was born on
January 30, 1955
to Eastman and
Abbie Jean Cornelius. Marilyn was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, as well as
a loving, supportive, and proud military
wife. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and
cooking but her happiest years were those
spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. They will miss “Nana” until it is
time to meet again.
Marilyn is survived by her husband, James
E. Tipton, as well as their children James
D. (Csilla) Tipton, Justin (Jada) Tipton, and
Jennifer (Frank) Tipton Trott and grandchildren Madalyn, Jolivia, Jerod, Willie,
Kenny, Kaden, and Karis. She is further
survived by her mother, Abbie J. Jarvis,
and her brothers and sisters, Eastman
(Janice) Cornelius, Jr., Michael (Judy) Cornelius, Richard Cornelius, Linda Cornelius
Greene, and Judith Cornelius (Tony) Cole,
as well as many nieces and nephews.
She is proceeded in death by her father
Eastman Cornelius, her brother Roger
Cornelius, her grandson Elijah Silva, as
well as her grandparents and many aunts
and uncles.
The family would like to extend a special
thank you to Brewer & Sons Funeral Home
in Brooksville, FL for assisting us with compassion during this very difficult time.
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KUNHI-YO “I’M HEALTHY”
PARTICIPANTS MAKE IT A
MEANINGFUL DAY
Don Coyhis addresses the audience regarding “human” problem of substance abuse.
By Chris Christenson
Leonard & Finco Public Relations, Inc.
More than 300 Oneida community
members participated in Oneida
Behavioral Health’s (OBH) KUNHI-YO
“I’m Healthy” conference Thursday,
August 31, 2023 at the Radisson to
acknowledge International Overdose
Awareness Day.
This year’s all-day conference featured
opening and closing ceremonies with the
Sacred Hoop; talks by Dr. Joan Groessl,
Don Coyhis and Dr. Cary Waubanascum
Hawpetoss; performances by the
Oneida Hymn Singers, Onedia
Veterans, the Smoke Dancers and Hip
Hop artist SUPAMAN. The goal of the
event was to raise awareness about
drug overdoses, reduce the stigma of
drug-related deaths and acknowledge
the grief felt by families and friends.
Speakers shared messages of hope,
healing, harm reduction and healing
from historical trauma. "It was a fantastic
turnout, and we thank everyone who
participated,” stated Mari Kriescher,
Behavioral Health Director for
Oneida Nation.
“Events like Kunhi-Yo are critical
to encouraging open discussions
about both healing and prevention,”
added Kriescher. “It is so impactful to
hear not only from the speakers and
artists, but also from attendees who
willingly share their stories. Overdose
is happening all around us. We have to
talk about it because it will take every
single one of us to bring about healthy,
positive change.”
Speaker Don Coyhis described
overdose as not just an “Indian problem”
but as a “human” problem. He shared
the Sacred Hoop, which he says has
four gifts: the power to forgive the
unforgivable, the power to heal, the
power of unity, and the power of hope.
Over the past year, dozens of Oneida
Nation members lost their lives to
overdose. In hopes of preventing
further deaths, Behavioral Health staff
distributed harm reduction resources
during the event, including NARCAN
and fentanyl test strips. NARCAN
and fentanyl test strips are available
free of charge throughout the year at
OBH offices.
White Bison, Inc. the keeper
of  The Sacred Hoop of 100
Eagle Feathers that carries the
four gifts of healing, hope, unity
and the power to forgive the
unforgivable. Elders of the four
directions, red, white, black, and
yellow, placed these four gifts
into the Sacred Hoop in 1994 at
a multicultural Elders gathering
and ceremony in Janesville
Wisconsin at the Dedication of
the Sacred Hoop. The Sacred
Hoop was carried to many Indian
and non-Indian communities
in the US and Canada over the
next years and continues now.
People from all four directions,
came to find  forgiveness for
themselves, their families and
their communities. Wherever
people sought recovery from
alcohol
and
drug
abuse,
there went the Sacred Hoop.
Wherever people sought healing
from family violence the Sacred
Hoop was there. Thousands
and thousands of people have
prayed with the Sacred Hoop. ~
From the Red Road to Wellbriety
in the Native American Way pp.
148-150.
COMMUNITY
Elder & Disabled
HAZARD
TREE SERVICES
WHO QUALIFIES:
Oneida members 55 and over or
disabled Oneida members.
SERVICES PROVIDED: Storm Damage,
Hazardous Tree Removal, Treat
or remove dying trees.
SERVICES PROVIDED BY: Collaboration between
Oneida Conservation, Oneida Environmental
Health & Safety and Epic Tree Care.
*To start the process for assistance with storm
damage, hazardous trees or treating/removing
dying trees on property, call 920-869-1600
and let the receptionist know why you’re
calling. A form will be filled out and routed to
the appropriate department.
920.869.1600
KALIHWISAKS
Oneida Bird Program
Community Day!
Saturday, Oct. 7th
9-11am
Explore Oneida
Nation’s restored
lands, share stories,
and connect with
community!
Family-Friendly Event & Open to All!
Event Schedule
• 9:00am - Opening Address by
Tehahuko’tha (Randy) Cornelius
• 9:30am - Guide Nature Walk
• Ongoing - Arts & Crafts, Food & Drinks
Yaw kó
Thank You!
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Rain or Shine!
Tent on site.
Scan QR Code for
Parking Location!
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Snacks,
Drinks, Bug
Spray & Gifts
Provided!
LEGAL NOTICES
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Probate Hearings.
Setting Time and Notice to Interested Parties and
Creditors. The following estate is being prepared for
probate by the The Oneida Nation, Land Commission
Hearing Body.
Grace Koehler, Probate,
Oneida Nation, Land Management,
PO Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155,
920-869-6610
gkoehler@oneidanation.org
OCTOBER 2023 | 27
In the Matter of the Estate of Oscar S. Schuyler,
Case No. 2023 LCP 0001
1. An application for probate was filed.
2. The decedent with a date of birth of 1/24/1937 and date
of death 3/16/2023, was an Oneida Nation member and
domiciled on the Oneida Reservation at 3130 Jonas Circle,
Oneida, WI 54155
3. The deadline to submit claims is 10/17/2023.
4. All interested persons are hereby noticed.
To attend a scheduled hearing virtually contact: Grace Koehler,
Probate, Oneida Nation, Land Management, PO Box 365,
Oneida, WI 54155, 920-869-6610 or gkoehler@oneidanation.
org. Dated: 10/18/2023
First published notice 9/23 • Second published notice 10/23
October 23rd, 2023, beginning at 4:00 p.m. (via Microsoft
Teams platform) A debt claim deadline of 10/17/2023.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING-ONEIDA ZONING
Oneida Land Comission • Little Bear Development Center • N7732 Water Circle Place, Oneida, WI 54155
Monday, November 13, 2023 • 4:30pm
The Land Commission will be holding a Public Hearing on November 13, 2023, for the purpose of rezoning the following property:
Parcel Number:
Current Zoning District:
Proposed Zoning District:
Comments:
HB-1358
Single-Family Residential (R-1)
Commercial (C-1)
Rezone for Commercial
Development.
170200100
Single-Family Residential (R-1)
Commercial (C-1)
Rezone for future Commercial
Development.
Written comments are due prior to the November 9, 2023. Written comments may be submitted in one of the following ways:
email mcannon@oneidanation.org: mail to: Oneida Zoning Department, Attn: Misty Cannon, P.O. Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155;
or drop off at Little Bear Center at N7332 Water Circle Place, Oneida, WI 54155.
This request is being completed in accordance with the Oneida Code of Laws-Chapter 605: Zoning and Shoreland Protection Law.
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ONEIDA JUDICIARY
Tsi nu téshakotiya tolétha
TRIAL COURT
Payment can be made either in person at the Oneida Trial Court located at
2630 West Mason Street, Green Bay, WI 54303;
or by mailing said payment to Oneida Trial Court P.O. Box 19, Oneida, WI 54155
Oneida entities owed a debt: ONEIDA TRIAL COURT
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NOTICE OF INTENT
TO GARNISH
Debtor's Names:
Donavan Danforth
Nizohonie Gilsoul
Fernando Silva Jr.
Marcus Skenandore
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BOOST YOUR BRAIN
Diet & Lifestyle
5 Ways to increase brain function
DIET
FOOD THAT INCREASE NEUROGENESIS
Fish Oil - Green Tea - Curcumin - Blueberries Hesperidin (Methyl Chalcone), High Fiber Foods
FOODS THAT DECREASE NEUROGENESIS
Industrial Seed Oils (Canola, Soybean, Cottonseed
& more), Refined Sugar, Refined Carbs
BUTTERNUT
SQUASH SOUP
BODY
AEROBIC EXERCISE: Increase Neurogenesis 4-5x
TOUCH & SEXUALITY: More is Better-Reduces Stress,
Increase Immunity & Neurogenesis
SLEEP & RELAXATION: 7-8 Hours Required-Less
Increase Disease Risk, Take Frequent Downtime
NOVEL ENVIRONMENTS: Learn to Dance, Play, Nature
BY ANONYMOUS ONEIDA
ELDER
INGREDIENTS:
HEART
ENGAGE YOURSELF EMOTIONALLY
Dedicate plenty of the to:
Intimate Relationships & Deep Frienships
Touch & Sex Intimacy & Vulnerability
Satisfying Work, Life Purpose
Reducing Stress & Isolation
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups Carrots, chopped 3 cups Reduced-sodium
chicken broth
¼ cup Onion, chopped
½ cup frozen Butternut
squash, thawed
½ cup Frozen corn
kernels
1 cup Water
1 Tbsp Fresh dill, snipped
1/3 cup Flour
DIRECTIONS:
MIND
1 I n a large stockpot over medium-high heat,
sauté the carrots, onion and garlic in oil for 2-3
minutes.
BUILD UP YOUR COGNITIVE RESERVE
Read and Write Regularly
Avoid Multitasking & Hours of TV Watching
Challenge Yourself: Complex Problem Solving,
Concentration Exercise, Organizing Teaching Others,
Playing Music, Continuing Education.
2
Add the broth, corn and squash
3
Increase heat to high; boil for 4-5 minutes
stirring often.
SPIRIT
HAVE A CONSISTENT SPIRITUAL PROACTIVE
Mindfulness Meditation: Focus on the Present
Moment or Follow the Breath
Heart Based Practices: Devotion, Compassion,
Loving Kindness, Appreciation, Focused Prayer,
Heart Center Concentration.
Source: The Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle by Brant Cortright
Infographic by originsmedicine.com
4 I n a small mixing bowl, whisk together water
and flour.
5 W
hisk flour mixture into soup and cook over
high heat for 3-4 minutes.
6
Reduce heat, stir in dill and simmer another
minute.
NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVING:
Calories 100 • Protein 3g • Carbohydrates 23g •
Dietary fiber 2g • Total fat 1.5 g • Cholesterol 5 mg •
Sodium 504 mg
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CALL TO PHOTOGRAPHERS!
FALL LEAF PHOTOS
photos by
Noon,
Wednesday,
Nov. 8, 2023.
No extension
deadlines.
Email photos to
Kalihwisaks@OneidaNation.org
Include: Name and
General Location of Photo
One photo will be selected as
the best. Prize to be determined.
Congratulations to the
2022 Fall Leaf Photo Contest Winner!
Randy Archiquette took this
beautiful photo in Rhinelander, WI.
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