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Your Oneida Nation Connection

MARCH 2024

BUSINESS COMMITTEE Forum pg 2

Photo Courtesy Michelle Danforth-Anderson

Leslie Doxtater, Oneida Tribal Action Plan Manager, Connie

Vandehei, Oneida General Administrative Assistant, and Isis

Schreiber, TAP Specialist welcome participants to the Gathering of

Native Americans held February 6-8, 2024 at the Oneida Hotel.

By Garth Webster

Creative Services/Kalihwisaks

The Gathering of Native Nations (GONA)

convened at the Oneida Hotel February 6-8, 2024

to engage the community regarding identified

issues which ultimately, will help the Oneida Tribal

Action Plan Department redevelop the protocols

they utilize to bolster communal healing.

Leslie Doxtater, TAP Manager, reflects back to

circa 2017 when Oneida had a GONA event. At

that time, it was more a western academic style

conference that identified strengths, weaknesses,

opportunities, and threats regarding our battle

against substance abuse. Recently, however, she

had the opportunity to attend another GONA in

Lac du Flambeau. This event was much more

aligned to Indigenous cultural values, traditions,

and spiritual practices. Doxtater was instantly

inspired her to bring this event back to Oneida,

“We’ve all experienced trauma, but we need to

take all that energy and Channel it into positive

outcomes. Bringing all the ideas into one arena

by engaging the community was the goal.”

The Oneida GONA facilitator, Maria Trevizo,

shared how the GONA movement was borne

from the Tribal Law & Order Act from the Obama

Administration. Trevizo continues by explaining

that GONA is essentially a curriculum and/or

framework which values the wisdom of the

community, “We want to capture the voices of

the people by holding a mirror up to them. The

community’s voice is paramount.” In order to do

so, says Trevizo, the first day establishes a safe,

comfortable environment, while the subsequent

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impacts our communities.

Another liaison role I partake in is with the Wisconsin

Department of Transportation (DOT). Last month Councilman

Wilson and I worked with the DOT Inter Tribal Task Force

(ITTF) with the cultural competency training. This was a great

experience that enhanced my understanding of the role of

the ITTF within the DOT.

Finally, I attended the State of the Tribes Address delivered

by Forest County Potawatomi Chairman, James Crawford

at the state capital in Madison this past February. This

Address began in 2005 as an opportunity for the people of

Wisconsin, Constitutional Officers, Members of the Wisconsin

Supreme Court, and Legislature to understand the issues

facing Wisconsin Native Tribes and celebrate common values.

This is also an excellent networking opportunity to gain a

better understanding of issues that other Tribes experience.

Overall, it’s been hectic as I learn my role as Councilman

for the Oneida Nation but I’m enjoying every minute of it,

especially being able to listen to your ideas. Thank you again

for electing me to be a voice of the people.

Make an appointment to meet with me. Call 920-869-4461

or email jhill1@oneidanation.org.

You can also call my legislative assistant, Maureen Perkins

920-869-4482 or email mperkin2@oneidanation.org.

By Jonas Hill

Oneida Business Committee Councilman

Shekoli swakwekhe (hello everyone),

I’ve been very busy but I am thankful for the opportunity

to serve my community and I look forward to the coming

year. Part of my role is serving on the Legislative Operating

Committee (LOC) along with four other Council Members. We

recently held a community meeting to discuss three proposed

laws. Around 50 community members attended, resulting in

great discussions and feedback that will help us decide how

to move forward. Community involvement is important so

that we can draft laws that not only apply to the community,

but also address issues in a culturally appropriate way. The

Nation drafts our own laws to strengthen our sovereignty

which again, is why community input is so imperative as we

do this important work.

I would like to invite everyone to attend the second

community meeting hosted by the LOC on March 6, 2024

from 5:30-7:30pm. Come have dinner with us as we discuss

proposed:

I also serve as liaison to the WI Department of Natural

Resources (WDNR). With the assistance of the Nation’s

Legislative Affairs team, I recently represented the Nation

in a consultation with the WDNR, which our Nation, and

many other WI Tribes, utilized to exercise our sovereignty

by having a voice in state-developed legislation and how it

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

COMMUNITY

MEETING

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

Please join the Legislative Operating

Committee (LOC) for a community meeting to

gather input regarding the development or amendment

of laws for the Nation:

5:30PM - 7:30PM

NORBERT HILL CENTER CAFETERIA

N7210 Seminary Rd, Oneida, WI 54155

Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures Amendments

Sanctions and Penalties Law

Eviction and Termination Law Amendments

The LOC will have a brief overview of the legislative process prior to the discussion of the above mentioned topics.

The LOC encourages everyone to come participate in the legislative process by providing comments, suggestions,

and questions that the LOC can consider and utilize in the development or amendment of laws for the Nation.

LOC members will provide food during this community event. Community members are welcome to bring a dish to pass.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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One Stop on Packerland on Friday

February 9, 2024. At the opening,

guests enjoyed refreshments and

were welcomed by Susan Reiter-White,

founder of Green Radiance.

Reiter-White founded Green Radiance

in 2021 to give back to her community

through her experience with energy

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business began in a rented room

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to overwhelming support. Now Green

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support, and calm energy.

Susan was inspired to work with

personal healing by her own healing

journey. Throughout her life, she was

able to assist individuals as an Alcohol

and Drug Counselor and a Domestic

Abuse Advocate for the Oneida Nation.

During her early years, Susan struggled

with test-taking and self-esteem, but

realized she was born to work with

people, particularly in a spiritual way.

Susan enjoys helping others with selfhealing and she believes her past

experiences set her up to be able to

assist others by providing people with

a space to work on healing.

In the future, it is her dream to create

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COMMUNITY

MARCH 2024

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ONEIDA LEADERS SHARE HISTORY AND TRADITIONS

with Hemlock Creek Elementary School

Photos courtesy of Mia Charnon

Submitted by Fawne Billie

Executive Assistant for Councilman Marlon Skenandore

Councilmen Marlon Skenandore and Jameson Wilson were invited by

Hemlock Creek Elementary School to share knowledge that included family, community,

and culture on Monday, January 29, 2024 for the 3rd grade as they kicked off their First

Nations unit in social studies.

Skenandore and Wilson broke it down by presenting a welcome and land

acknowledgment. The Oneida history and culture included a review of the

non-traditional government, today’s government, and describing their positions

on the Business Committee. Their presentations also included the Oneida Nation

movement from New York to Wisconsin, the three clans of the Oneida Nation,

housing structures, food sustenance, and ended with smoke dancers describing the

meaning of each song.

It was great to see all the students smiles and engaged with the information that was

shared along with participating in the social dances. As leadership at the forefront of the Oneida

Nation, it was a wonderful day for our councilmen and smoke dance singers to share oral

traditions, keeping the history alive and well!

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Transitional Residential Detox Treatment Facility

Photo Courtesy Garth Webster

Mari Kriescher and Mark W. Powless present information regarding a Transitional Residential Detox

Treatment Facility as participants enjoy a health free meal of corn soup and berry mush from the

Oneida Cannery.

By Garth Webster

Kalihwisaks/Creative Services

Mari Kriescher, Oneida Behavioral

Health Director and Mark W. Powless, Oneida Nation General Manager, invited the community to come

together at the Norbert Hill Center

Thursday, February 8, 2024 to discuss a proposal to expand substance

use disorder services in Oneida.

Roughly 30 community members

joined the discussion regarding a

new Transitional Residential Detox

Treatment Facility (TRDTF), which is

anticipated to include eight to ten

beds, with a potential to expand to

14-16 beds.

As of January 25, 2024, the Oneida

Finance

Committee

approved

$180,500 for a feasibility study, conducted by two companies, Wipfli,

LLP and DSGW Architects. Wipfli will

research the financial aspects of the

project, while DSGW Architects will

present the land and building requirements for the project.

Kriescher did emphasize that pending the results of the feasibility study,

the amount of rooms, how much

Internal Health Service (IHS), or other

identified funds, will be needed to

fund the project, or potential operational costs, such as personnel and

organizational support, is purely

speculative.

Two noteworthy questions coming

from participants from the community

were:

Will this be for Oneida members

only? The answer was yes.

On average, how many community

members are requesting this service

by Oneida and how much does it cost

Oneida to outsource these patients?

The answer was 8-10 per month, with

a roughly average overall cost of

$1,000,000 dollars per year.

Learn more or to

request information: email:

OHC_Admin@OneidaNation.org

or call 920.869.2711, ext. 0

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MARCH 2024

EDUCATION

BUILDING THE HABIT OF

GOOD ATTENDANCE

KALIHWISAKS

When Do Absences

Become a Problem?

Chronic Absence – 18 or more days

Warning Signs – 10-17 days

Satisfactory – 9 or fewer absences

These numbers assume a

180 day school year.

Showing Up Together!

By Garth Webster

Kalihwisaks/Creative Services

The February 2024 article, Shifting

to the Science of Reading, focused

on third grade reading proficiency

levels of Indigenous students in

Brown County. The article also calls

out a key success factor (Attendance)

in their journey to achieve benchmark reading levels.

Educators across the United States

all agree that missing 10% (18 days)

or more of any school year negatively impacts a student’s ability to

read at their grade-level. This goal

is particularly important at grade

three because, as Oneida Youth

Education Services (YES) Program

Manager, JoAnn Ninham points out,

“Before the third grade, students are

still in the learning-to-read mode. In

third grade and beyond, however,

students are expected to be able

to read-to-learn.” Ninham goes on

to say, “If students aren’t at school,

they can’t learn. It’s also extremely

important for students to be at school

in the morning because this is when

most reading classes are held.” This

is why Ninham and her YES Team

have been working so diligently to

increase attendance levels for Native

students in Brown County.

Before the pandemic, Native student chronic absenteeism levels

were hovering around 16-17% in

©Attendance Works

Brown County, which according to

the standard, is too high. This is why

#schooleveryday

the most recent 2020/2021 report is

so alarming, which indicates that 43%

of Native students in Brown County

missed more than 10% of the school

year. This represents a roughly 36%

equity gap between Native and White

students.

Ninham has observed first-hand,

as well as through conversations

with educators and community members, that Native students are very

distracted by their devices, whether

that be with phones or video-game

machines at home but also, have

increased levels of anxiety and a fear

of getting sick, despite the pandemic

being over. Fortunately, Ninham’s

team, along with policymakers and

school districts are using the data to

engage with parents to implement

solutions to chronic absenteeism.

Studies show chronic absenteeism

places students on a path towards

dropping out and all the negatives

that come with it. Even if students

are absent at minimum levels, say 10

days (5.5%) per year, they will miss

130 days between kindergarten and

graduation. Compare this to a student

missing 20 or more days per year

makes it abundantly clear why Native

students are falling behind. Together,

Ninham stresses that we have to act

now to change this narrative.

What Can You Do?

• S et regular bedtime and morning

routines.

• L ay out clothes and pack backpacks the

night before.

• K

eep your child healthy and ensure they

have required shots.

• I ntroduce your child(ren) to their teachers and classmates before school starts.

• D

evelop backup plans for getting to

school on time if situations arise. Call

on a family member, a neighbor, or

another parent.

• S chedule non-Covid 19 related medical

appointments and extended trips when

school is not in session.

• I f your child seems anxious about going

to school, talk with teachers, counselors

and other parents for advice to make

your child feel comfortable.

• I f your child must stay home, ask the

school for resources and ideas to continue learning at home.

• T o encourage success, track the days

they were absent, and not absent, on

a calendar each evening after school.

Develop a system of rewards for your

child for achieving attendance levels.

The February 2024 edition cited a 68%

Chronic Absenteeism rate Native

students, which is actually the rate for

Native students specifically in the Green

Bay Area Public School District.

SPORTS

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MARCH 2024

Stevens Signs Letter of Intent with Cornell College

Photo Courtesy Garth Webster

Vernon Stevens, shown here with his sister, Shakira Stevens, on Friday, February 9, 2024 before signing his letter of intent with Cornell College.

Excerpts from NDNSport.com

contributing writer, Dan Ninham

Vernon Stevens, a senior at Oneida Nation High School and

three-sport-athlete, was named First Team All-Conference on

the defense and offense for the United Football Team, a cooperative with three schools, Oneida Nation, NEW Lutheran, and

Providence. Stevens was also selected to play in the Indigenous Bowl in December 2023 in Soboda, California.

On Friday, February 9, 2024, in front of his high school

coaches, including Head Football Coach Richard Hasseler,

Lacrosse Coach Curt Summers, his student peers, and Principal Artley Skenandore, Stevens signed his letter of intent

to play Football and Lacrosse at Cornell College in Iowa.

Stevens plans to excel on and off the field and is undecided

whether to study Biology or Psychology.

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Stevens letter

signing.

Choctaw and Potawatomi Football Players Win Super Bowl

Photo Courtesy James Winchester

Twitter/X

Choctaw Nation citizen and Kansas

City Chiefs James Winchester holds

the Lombardi Trophy as he poses

with his wife and child.

Photo Courtesy From

NFL Network Interview

Citizen Potawatomi

Nation member and

Kansas City Chiefs

center Creed Humphrey

during post-game

interview.

From Cherokee Phoenix, By Dalton Walker ICT, February 13, 2024

Native football players James Winchester and Creed

Humphrey did it again. In Winchester’s case, a third time.

The two Kansas City offensive linemen helped the team

to back-to-back Super Bowl championships after Sunday’s

25-22 win against the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas. Long

snapper Winchester, Choctaw

Nation of Oklahoma, and center

Humphrey, Citizen Potawatomi

Nation, are believed to be the

only Indigenous players on the

Kansas City roster.

MARCH 2024

MUSIC

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Fernandez Shares His Musical Insight

Photos Courtesy Garth Webster

The fifth grade music class at Rock Ledge Intermediate School waves to the camera after Wade

Fernandez shares his musical insights on Monday, February 5, 2024.

By Garth Webster

Kalihwisaks/Creative Services

Vicki Strzelecki and River Ocker, Youth

Enrichment Service (YES) Advocates,

invited international award winning touring artist and educator, Wade Fernandez to present his musical insights to

the students at Rock Ledge Intermediary School (RLS) in Seymour, WI during

the week of February 5-8, 2024.

Fernandez is a member of the Planting Seeds of Knowledge (SEEDS) program, which utilizes a grant funded by

the Wisconsin Arts Board’s “WI Regranting Program” and the Oneida Nation

Arts Program (ONAP), enabling qualified Native Artists to deliver engaging

workshops and performances. The participating artists are also trained to work

in educational settings, integrating curriculum, creativity, and culture.

I had the pleasure to witness Fernandez presenting to the fifth-grade

students at RLS Monday morning, February 5. Fernandez, Menominee Nation

Member, told the students about their

relationship to Grandmother Earth and

how all things, including music, comes

from Creation. As he introduced the

sounds of the hand drum, he explained

and quizzed the children about the first

time they’ve ever heard this sound and

what it represents. He gave them a hint

and said, “You all have one inside you.”

Finally, one student enthusiastically

yelled out, “Heart,” as Fernandez said,

“Yes, your heartbeat.” Fernandez continued by sharing how other sounds, such

as the birds, wind, and water inspired

him as he sat by the Wolf River in his

homelands, as he played examples of

these sounds on his Native flute and

guitar. As the students sat mesmerized,

he delivered more important messages

about their educational journey.

“Remember that you are both students

and teachers. Whatever you do, it’s a

teaching moment but at the same time,

you’re also learning,” Says Fernandez,

“I’m learning and it’s a good feeling.” He

went to stress the importance of silence

because

when you

listen, or

pause when speaking, the silence is

when our audience can absorb and contemplate the message. As Fernandez

finished playing some more music, he

re-emphasized that whatever their aspirations were, music, sports, or something else, to remember to improvise

while learning. Just like when he sat at

the riverside and recreated the sounds,

he says, “You don’t always need a book

to learn. All things and events are teaching you.”

Learn more about Wade Fernandez

and how he integrates his knowledge

and skills into his educational offerings at WadeFernandezMusic.com/

For-Schools-More.

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MARCH 2024

From cover/Gathering of Native Americans

The Power of Storytelling

FEATURING INDIGENOUS STORIES

Saturday, March 9, 2024

From the people of Wisconsin, North

America, and around the globe

Maria Trevizo, GONA Facilitator, addressed the

GONA participants during opening ceremonies.

Trevizo orchestrated the schedule of activities

during the 3-day event.

days tackle tougher issues such as

generational trauma. During the entire

curriculum, the safe comfortable

environment was maintained with

activities, such as Basket Guild classes,

the Creation Story from Chief Bob

Brown, and a guided imagery session

from Randy Cornelius. Don Lyons, part of

the GONA Team that provides technical

services to Indigenous Nations who want

to start their own TAP Program says, “No

one wants to go to meetings all day so

this process has to be engaging. You

have to experience it, feel it, and the

GONA really helps people do that and

own the process. Small groups, large

groups, arts & crafts. It’s all part of

the process that helps make planning

more effective. We want to help create

sustainable Indigenous Nations.”

At any given time, GONA events are

happening all over Turtle Island. “This is

an Indigenous movement,” says Trevizo.

“It’s Indigenous communities, such as

in Guatemala and Australia that are

decolonizing, embracing their healing,

and claiming their voice.”

Powerful information was shared

over the three day event. Doxtater

says the GONA team will soon be

organizing and presenting to her Oneida

TAP Department. Watch for new and

innovative solutions to move our Oneida

Community to new levels of healing and

prosperity.

THE TARLTON THEATRE

405 W. Walnut St., Green Bay

$20 Tickets include

4pm & 7pm films for the day

Gourmet hor d’oeuvres

INDIGENOUS FILMS LINEUP

GIFT OF FEAR

WALLOWING BULL

MAMOW-BIMADIZIWIN (SPIRIT OF POWWOW)

SPEAKING WITH THE ANCESTORS

RABBIT STORIES

Directed by Jacob Erb

Juried Award Winner, Rabbit stories is a Cherokee

series that captures the essence of their culture and

airs entirely in the Cherokee language. This show is

made possible by the Cherokee Nation, and their

talented cast, including renowned Academy Award

winning Wes Studi.

CHECK OUT OTHER GBFF EVENT DATES

April 13

Female Perspective

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Sept. 7

Tales of The Great Lakes

Oct. 12

Noir

Nov. 9

Wisconsin's Own

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GBASO GOING

STRONG

By Ari Mousseau

Green Bay Action Sports Organization (GBASO): is like heaven for

local skateboarders. It’s a place for

boarders to gather, work on routines,

exchange tips, talk smack, help each

other with tricks, hype each other

up, and develop a sense of community. It is located at 2351 Holmgren

Way, Green Bay, Wisconsin and all

you have to do is sign up for a membership which lasts a month and is

a recurring payment. GBASO hosts

many special events like Ladies

Night, every Monday night, where

only women can skate at the facility.

They also hosted Give Big Green Bay

on February 21-22 and helps GBASO

with donations. You can also buy

skateboarding equipment including

skate decks, wheels, grip tape, bearings, hardware, trucks, and merchandise. Check out GBASO, if you are an

“old head” or just beginning, you will

feel welcome the minute you walk in

the door.

Staff Contributors: Thunderhawk

Times Staff – Semester 2, 2023-2024

THT

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ONHS

BASKETBALL

LOOKING AHEAD

IN SPORTS

The T-Hawk Boy's basketball team

is well into the 2023-2024 Season.

At of end of January, their record

stood at 10-7 and the team was about

to celebrate Senior Ethan Danforth

hitting his 1,000 point, joining an elite

group that share this incredible individual accomplishment. Team members wore shirts and cheered when

he finally reached the milestone. It

was also a chance to celebrate as

an Oneida Community. Fans in attendance also wore shirts that acknowledged the 1,000 points he has

scored. An official celebration was

planned for the next home game on

February 25, 2024 against Lena. As

for the rest of the season, the team

is hoping to finish the season 17-7,

which means going undefeated for

the rest of our schedule. The team

plans to make it far, if not all the way,

in the playoffs when they come. The

regular season wraps up February

22 and playoffs take place soon after

and the team plans on finishing the

season strong.

It’s been a strange winter. No winter. Then, real winter. Then, no winter again. As of January 31, the snow

is practically gone. The Super Bowl

is just a couple of weeks off as of

this writing. Then, football season

is behind us, but spring sports start

up. It makes a young athlete start

thinking about the exciting things

ahead. For this writer, two sports

have me anxious for spring – golf

and lacrosse. Lacrosse season gets

rolling April 7 and is a time of great

excitement in the Oneida community

because it brings us all together and

is fun to watch. Golf gets going on

April 2 and it brings with it thoughts

of warm temps, green grass, a group

of friends and teammates riding to

different golf courses and comparing scores with one another. It will be

here before we know it.

By Landyn Jordan

By Jonas Johnson

Valencia Cabrera, Zoe Doxtator, Ethan Hill, Jonas Johnson, Landyn Jordan, Ari Mousseau,

Isaac Stands, Dulce Vidal-Rivera, Advisor: Denis Gullickson

CORRECTIONS-We apologize for the errors and thank the community for notifying us of mistakes.

The photo of Dennis Danforth Sr. in the Feb. 2024 edition regarding his induction into the NAIAHF Hall of Fame was mistakenly labeled as Joey

Christjohn. We apologize for this error and also, for not including Joey Christjohn's photo.

The cover of the Jan. 2024 edition mistakenly identified Carolyn Skenandore as Carolyn Cornelius.

A reader informed us Connor Kestell's title is Veterans Service Officer, not Veterans Affairs Manager as it was displayed in the Jan. 2024 edition. After

clarifying directly with Mr. Kestell, he prefers Tribal Veteran Services Officer.

THT

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Graduating at

Semester

“Home Base” is AI and Gaming

Dulce Vidal-Rivera

New for Second ByArtificial

Intelligence (AI) is all you

By Valencia Cabrera

hear about in technology news these

Semester

days. It’s the future in just about

Each year, some ONHS seniors

“graduate” early at the end of first

semester because they have met

graduation requirements in just seven

semesters instead of the usual eight.

Our ONHS seniors that are graduating early are Mariah House-Baillie,

Cylie (Vance) King, Cordarrell McIntyre, Aron Rodriguez, Mariana Skenandore, Seagram Stevens, Vernon

Stevens, and Hunter Webster. Senior

Kyson King incredibly met graduation

requirements at the end of his junior

year. Along with finishing graduation requirements, early graduating

seniors must have a plan for school

or work during second semester. Artley Skenandore, ONHS Principal says

you must have your plan for early

graduation. We will celebrate this

year’s early grads when they join the

other ONHS seniors for graduation in

early June.

By Ethan Hill

What is part study hall, part interesting clubs, part academic improvement, and part credit deficient help?

It’s first hour Home Base, something

new at ONHS for the second half

of the year. Students share a common starting point with their class

and from there students break into

smaller groups. Some students go

to clubs they picked, and others go

to core classes where they improve

their academic skills, like the Juniors

working on ACT Test Prep. Students

this writer asked about Home Base

had varying opinions. Junior Layndyn

Jordan said his feelings were mostly

positive. Some students said they

were enjoying the clubs they picked.

You might say, there’s something for

everyone in first hour Home Base.

everything we do. In “gaming” or

creating and playing video games, it

turns out A.I. is not so new or such

a new phenomenon. The fact is, AI

has been used in gaming since the

1950's. But, according to a CNN article, “Video games are in for quite a

trip: How generative AI could radically reshape gaming,” AI is going to

have a significant impact on the gaming world anyway. Some of the biggest changes in gaming will include

more unique content and accelerated game development. So, if you

love your video games, just wait. Your

gaming experience is about to get

even better.

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HISTORY OF THE ONEIDA FARMERS MARKET

By Bill Ver Voort

Oneida Integrated Food Systems

Coordinator

In 2002, Jen Falck and Bill Ver

Voort established the Oneida Farmers Market (OFM). Our purpose

extended beyond just offering fresh,

locally grown produce to the community. We also aimed to promote

backyard gardening and provide

a complimentary venue for selling

extra produce. Initially, OFM operated in the parking lot of the Little

Bear Development Center, running

Tuesdays from 8am to noon. On

average, it hosted 3 vendors and

attracted 50 customers per market.

In 2003, OFM relocated to the

area in front of the former Tower

Foods grocery store. Our goal was

to support the grocery store’s efforts,

resulting in an expansion to 7 vendors and 95 customers per market.

Additionally, we introduced engaging activities such as chalk drawing

Bill Ver Voort

for the youth.

In 2004, we moved OFM to the

Oneida Hwy 54 One Stop Parking

lot. Thanks to a grant, this was also

the year when we introduced the

OFM Bash and provided canopies

for our vendors. Alongside the chalk

drawing, we added grilling demonstrations and taste testing. Additionally, we launched the prepared foods

section of the market. During this

period, OFM expanded to include 10

vendors and attracted 150 customers per market.

Between 2005 and 2011, OFM

remained at the Oneida Hwy 54 One

Stop Parking lot. We shifted the market day to Thursdays and adjusted

the hours from noon to 6pm. During

this period, OFM flourished. We

introduced more interactive activities such as youth planting contests,

bird house painting, and fire truck

tours. For adults, we organized big

wheel racing, rain barrel making,

basket weaving, and even set up

a golf putting green. Additionally,

live music became a regular feature at the OFM Bashes. Our market

expanded to include 32 vendors and

attracted 410 customers per market.

In 2011, due to construction at the

Hwy 54 Oneida One Stop, we moved

back to the Oneida Business Park.

Although this move reduced our

visibility and caused a 20% decline

in customers, we persevered. We

continued hosting lively bashes and

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introduced exciting activities like the

Indigenous Mobile Farmers Market,

TC Hatter (the statue enthusiast),

the iconic OFM Banner, face painting, Polynesian dancers, Mad Dog

and Merrill, horse and wagon rides,

Frog to Go, and even encounters

with Steve Keller (the snake enthusiast). And of course, the brat booth

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remained a favorite gathering spot.

During this period, we proudly averaged 37 vendors and 434 customers

per market.

In 2020, like everyone, we faced

the impact the pandemic. We had

to decide whether to shut down or

adapt. So, we opted for a drive-thru

approach where volunteers distributed vendor maps, showing what

each vendor was selling. We spaced

vendors 50-feet apart, allowing

shoppers to easily navigate and pull

in. It wasn’t perfect, but it worked

well given the challenging circumstances.

In 2024, due to ongoing construction, we’re relocating OFM to

a temporary new location. Our new

spot will be N7284 County Road J,

just across from the Hwy 54 One

Stop. We are thrilled to be back in

a highly visible area and optimistic that this move will attract more

customers.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated volunteers and faithful customers who have made our market

a wonderful community experience.

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EVENTS

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Community Feast

Saturda

March 2

3rd

11am-Go

VFW

2980 E. Service Rd., Oneida

Inviting the Community to Attend

India

Tacorsn

& Coup

Contact Niyah Thomas

Daughter of Gotsy & Natasha Thomas

920.480.8098

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Health Promotion

Disease Prevention Department

EMPOWERING the

Oneida Community

to Achieve

Oneida Health Promotion Disease Prevention

OPTIMAL

(HPDP) is a part of the Oneida Comprehensive

HEALTH.

Health Division in the Community Health Services

Department. HPDP offers a variety of services and

progamming aimed at helping people make healthy

lifestyle changes and achieve their wellness related goals.

Stefanie Reinke

Health Promotion Manager

Examples of our public health

programs and services

Hanna Leisgang

Health Promotion Coordinator

Wellness Coaching

Diabetes Prevention Progam

Dawn Krines Glatt

Health Promotion Specialist

Stroke Prevention Research Studies

Just Move It Oneida

Amanda Riesenberg

Stroke Prevention Wellness Coach

Tek Skenandore

Health Promotion Specialist

Maria Doxtator Alfaro

Data Coordinator

Taylor Jean

Health Promotion Specialist

Scan the QR Code

to learn more on

our website.

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Month 1 – 6

10 Weekly Classes

6 Biweekly Classes

Scan or Click the

QR Code for

lesson plan.

Months 7 – 12

6 Monthly Classes

Scan or Click the QR

Code for Comp. Health

Division Director

Debra Danforth discuss

health challenges.

WELLNESS

COACHING

The Diabetes Prevention Program

(DPP) will help you commit to reaching your health and wellness goals

and reduce your risk for type 2

diabetes. It is a yearlong progam

that includes one-on-one wellness

coaching and group classes with a

focus on behavior change, healthy

eating and increasing physical activity. DPP classes begin in January,

April, July, and October each year.

Why join?

25% of Oneida Members have diabetes.

85% of Oneida Members are overweight.

Who can join?

Patients of Oneida Community Health

Center ages 18 & older.

Oneida Nation Employees who participate

in Health Plan.

How to join

Scan or Click the

QR Code to complete

the online form.

A wellness coach partners with patients who want to improve their well-being

through self-directed lasting change. When working with a wellness coach,

patients are assisted in setting goals to reach their preferred health outcomes

and given education as needed.

Who Can Participate?

Patients of the Oneida Community Health Center ages 18 & older.

Oneida Nation Employees who participate in Health Plan.

Meet with a coach

Virtually

In-person

By phone

How to Register

Ask your OCHC provider for a

referral or self-refer by scanning

or clicking the QR Code.

53% of participants that wanted to lose weight

lost at least 5% of their body weight.

82% of participants increase physical activity, eat healthier,

reduce stress, or quite smoking.

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2024

JUST MOVE IT ONEIDA

EVENT DATES

MARCH 20

March Toward Health • 4-6pm

Oneida Nation Elementary School

APRIL 17

Spring Into Action • 4-6pm

Oneida Nation Elementary School

MAY 15

Get Movin’ May • 4-6pm

Oneida Nation Elementary School

Just Move It Oneida, otherwise

know as JMIO, is a campaign to

promote physical activity for

Oneida Community Members.

The goal is to offer a free monthly physical activity event. The

events are open to families of all

ages. The walk events are usually hosted at the Oneida Nation

Elementary School in the gym or

outside depending on the

weather. In June, July, and

August, the events are held at

Oneida Lake. Every participant

must register once per calendar

year for the JMIO events in-person

the day of the event or online.

Everyone that registers will receive

one free JMIO t-shirt.

by Clicking or Scanning

the QR Code.

JUNE 12

Kickoff to Summer Fun • 4-6pm

Oneida Lake

JULY 17

Summer Strong • 4-6pm

Oneida Lake

AUGUST 14

Beat the Heat • 4-6pm

Oneida Lake

SEPTEMBER 18

Diabetes Dash • 4-6pm

Oneida Nation Elementary School

OCTOBER 26

Spooktacular Fun • 9-11am

Oneida Nation Elementary School

NOVEMBER 20

Turkey Trot • 4-6pm

Oneida Nation Elementary School

DECEMBER 18

Merry Fitness • 4-6pm

Oneida Nation Elementary School

For more information or questions,

please contact Hanna Leisgang at

hleisgan@oneidanation.org or call

920.490.3927

Just Move It Oneida

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Brain Health

Stroke Prevention Studies • Dementia Care

Stroke Prevention Studies

Stroke Study Purpose: Identify risk factors putting Native Americans at a higher

risk for stroke and learn what activities lessen these factors.

Stroke Study Reason: Stroke and premature dementia are two of the greatest

causes of disability and death in the Native American population.

The Oneida Comprehensive Health Division and the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Stroke team have partnered together since 2019 to decrease stroke and stroke risk

factors in the Native American population through education, clinical research, and

community events.

• Are you Native American?

• Are you 35-55 years old?

• Do you want to make an impact in your community?

If you answer YES...we invite you to take part in a research study about stroke

prevention and how the Native American population can reduce their stroke risk.

Amanda Riesenberg

Stroke Prevention Wellness Coach

920.490.3984

ariesenb@oneidanation.org

Click or Scan

the QR Code

to Learn More

Dementia Care Services

Along with the Stroke Prevention Studies, Oneida also provides Tribal Dementia Care

Specialists who support people with dementia and their caregivers to ensure the

highest quality of life possible while living at home. For those inflicted with dementia,

memory screening, education, and enrichment opportunities such as the Memory

Cafe are provided. Caregivers of Dementia patients are provided education, family

meetings, consultations, and are connected with support groups, classes, and other

programs. Scan or Click the QR Codes below to learn more.

Debra Miller

Tribal Dementia Care Specialist

920.869.4854

dmiller4@oneidanation.org

Click or Scan

the QR Code

to Learn More

Stroke

Facts

Strokes are the 5th leading

cause of death in the U.S.

Strokes are the leading cause

of disability in the U.S.

Native Americans are at a

higher risk for stroke and

premature dementia than

other populations.

Dementia

Facts

1 in 10 people age 65 and older

has Alzheimer’s disease.

1 in 3 American Indians over 65

will develop Dementia,

including Alzheimer’s.

Dementia is not a normal part

of aging, it is a brain disease.

Dementia is a group of

symptoms. There are many

types of Dementia, Alzheimer’s

being the most common.

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VETERANS

MARCH 2024 | 19

Veterans Supporting Veterans:

New Veteran’s Services Leadership

Photo Courtesy Mia Charnon

Joseph Valentino, Veterans Benefit Specialist and Connor Kestell, Tribal Veteran Services Officer, enjoy a sunny February afternoon as they field

questions for the article below.

By Mia Charnon

Kalihwisaks/Creative Services

Connor Kestell, a Navy Veteran

with seven years of service, now

serves as the Tribal Veteran Services

Officer (TVSO) Before taking on this

role, Kestell was an active member of

the Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs

Committee (ONVAC), appointed by the

Business Committee. His background

aided him in continuing to understand

the needs of Veterans in his new

role. Shortly after becoming TVSO,

Connor hired much needed support

staff, Joe Valentino. Valentino, a

dedicated Veterans Benefit Specialist

and Marine Corps Veteran with five

years of serivce, brings his passion for

serving Veterans to the forefront. He is

committed to helping Veterans access

the benefits they deserve.

The Oneida Nation Veteran’s

Depar tment (ONVD) ensures

Veterans receive the assistance they

need and can assist with National

Archives inquiries, VA health care

and disability claims, and supporting

surviving spouses in their benefit

claims. ONVD also offers support

groups for Veterans and can assist

with burial services where Joe can

be found folding the American flag

with precision and respect. The

department’s dedication to honoring

fallen Veterans is unwavering.

ONVD’s primary goals include

streamlining processes, digitizing

files by the end of 2026, and creating

a HIPAA compliant database for

Veterans. Additionally, they aim to

create a Veteran home loan program,

working in conjunction with Oneida’s

Homeownership Independent

Purchase (HIP) program to help Vetera

become home owners.

Both Connor and Joe are Veterans

themselves, making them powerful

advocates for their fellow service

members. Their shared commitment to

supporting Veterans helps ONVD unite

the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW),

the Oneida chapter of the Wisconsin

Indian Veterans Association (WIVA),

and ONVAC.

T h e re i s n o

better advocate

for Veterans than

fellow Veterans.

Connor Kestell

ONVD remains steadfast in its

mission. Plans include enhancing

the Veterans Memorial Wall with a

new eagle installation and improving

pavers to ensure all names are

legible. As leadership evolves, the

goal remains the same: to honor and

support Veterans. Volunteers are

always welcome, especially during

Memorial Day, when they help place

flags to commemorate our heroes.

Oneida Veteran Ser vices and

Resources can be reached at

920.869.6116.

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Charlie and Crystal Meltz, of Meltz Construction, in front of the donated Lee Gordon II and Pearl McLester log home originally located on

County Line U after it was placed in it's new permanent home at the Amelia Cornelius Culture Park in January 2024. The log home will soon be

refurbished to become another symbol of Oneida history, along with the 5 other log homes on display.

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TO THE PEOPLE

of the ONEIDA NATION

ONEIDA

VOTE

On Dec 27, 2023 I filled

my last prescription. God

has allowed me to work for 45

years at a profession that I have

enjoyed. I have been privileged to

spend 18 years serving the Oneida Community. I am

grateful for the great staff I worked with at the pharmacy

and also the health center as a whole. I want to thank

the Oneida community for welcoming me into your

community. Most of you have not only been my patients

but have become my friends. I have had the privilege of

watching your children grow up. You have treated me

very kindly and I want you to know how much I have

appreciated serving there. If you see me around Green

Bay, please let me know how you are doing,

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD

I wish you God's blessings and good health,

Jim Ray

EVERY

COUNTS

Spring Election Candidates answers

to Voices for Oneida questions.

Due to timing of the spring primary for local elections on February

20, 2024 and this issue of the Kalihwisaks being on press, we

unfortunately could not print the candidate responses to critical

issues within this issue. However, pending the results of the

primary, the responses to the Voices for Oneida questionnaire can

be found at this link: https://oneida-nsn.

gov/government/elections-voting/#2024Spring-General-Election

For all your voter needs, go to MyVote.WI.Gov

or email taguirre@oneidanation.org

Photo Courtesy Garth Websters

Oneida Retail has partnered with Golden House by donating a portion from the Oneida Retail Enterprise Giving Pump/Spirit Pump drive to the

nonprofit organization that provides safety and support for victims of domestic abuse while leading efforts to end domestic violence in Brown

County. On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, Oneida Retail presented a check to Golden House at the Shell-Four Paths One Stop location.

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LEON ROBERT BRISK

April 27, 1949 - February 2, 2024

Leon Robert Brisk,

74, passed away

peacefully on

February 2, 2024.

He was born in

Sturgeon Bay on

April 27, 1949, to

Gustav and Electa

(Johnson) Brisk.

Leon was a graduate of Sturgeon Bay

High School. Leon served in the army

during the Vietnam war, and served 2

tours. He worked for many years as a

long-haul truck driver, and worked for the

Oneida Tribe DPW. He finally retired from

Aero Concrete.

Leon was an avid fisherman, and he loved

watching his favorite teams; the Packers,

the Brewers and the Bucks. When he

wasn’t watching sports, he enjoyed listening to country music, especially Johnny

Cash. Leon also enjoyed playing bingo

at the Oneida Casino and spending time

with his grandchildren.

Leon is survived by his soulmate, Rosemary, as well as his children, Jaymz and

Jasmine, sisters Patricia and Alice, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many

great nieces, nephews, and cousins. He

is further survived by special cousins Eli

and Floyd.

He was preceded in death by his parents,

Gustav and Electa, his siblings, James,

Mildred, Wanita and Donald, as well as

his nephews, Leo, Edward, and Theodore,

and his great-nephews David and James.

Family and friends may call at Holy Apostle Episcopal Church, 2937 Freedom Rd,

Oneida from 9-11 am on Saturday, February 10, 2024. The Oneida Hymn singers

will begin their song service at 10:30am

and the funeral will begin immediately following at 11am with Father James

Biegler officiating.

Ryan Funeral Home is assisting the family.

OBITUARIES

CARIE M. BURNSIDE (ZAFFKE)

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Carie M. Burnside

Nee

Zaffke)

Passed away surrounded by her

loved ones on Saturday, January 13,

2024 at the age of

48 years.

Loving mother of

Mickile Skenandore, Calvin Burnside and

Allyana Burnside. Dear grandmother of

7. Sister of Jammie and Tania. Daughter of Brian Zaffke. Granddaughter of

Dorothy Skenandore. Carie always said,

"Friends are the Family you choose".

She leaves her dear partner Tammy and

friends Shelly and Yvonne. Also survived

by nieces and nephews, other relatives

and friends.

She is returning home to be with her

loved ones that passed before her; her

mother Katherine, her son Gabriel, her

children's father Calvin, loving "niece"

Marlaina, aunt Rozella and uncle Burton.

Visitation will be held at the Bruskiewitz

Funeral Home, 5355 W. Forest Home

Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53220 on Monday,

January 22nd, 2024, from 3-6pm, with a

Celebration of Life Service at 6pm.

Visitation will also be held at Oneida

United Methodist Church, N6037 County

Rd. E, De Pere, WI 54115, on Wednesday,

January 24th, 2024, from 3-5pm, with

Funeral Services and final Drum Farewell at 5pm. Dinner and refreshments

will follow at 6pm.

ELIZABETH E. FAGAN

February 7, 1960 - January 26, 2024

Elizabeth E. Fagan,

63, Green Bay,

passed away unexpectedly on

January 26, 2024.

She was born February 7, 1960, to

the late Anthony

Sr. and Elizabeth

(Cornelius) Kolosso. Elizabeth graduated

from Wittenberg High School. She

worked at Ameri Indian Center for several years. Elizabeth was always giving to

those in need, whether a hot meal or an

ear for listening. She is survived by her

son John Kolosso, two grandchildren:

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Gavin Kolosso, Alexis Webster, as well as

two great grandchildren. Her siblings;

Anthony Kolosso Jr., Ammy (James)

Vaughn, Samuel Kolosso, Conrad (Sharon) Cornelius, Dan Cornelius, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband

Kevin Fagan, and Fiancé Terry Rogowski.

Friends may call from 9:00AM Saturday,

February 10, 2024, at Ryan Funeral Home

305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, until time of

service at 11am with Pastor Joel Cornelius

officiating. Burial to follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Oneida. Please go to www.

ryanfh.com to send online condolences

or to view the livestream at 11am.

MICHAEL “HENRY” RAYMOND JORDAN

November 7, 1947 - January 26, 2024

Michael “Henry”

Raymond Jordan,

76, passed away

at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay,

WI on January 26,

2024, with family

by his side. He

was born in Green

Bay, on November 7, 1947, to Raymond

and Alma (Webster) Jordan.

Mike graduated from West High School

and continued his education at the Chicago College of Art. Mike also joined the

Army and served his country for 9 years.

While in the Army, Mike met his wife and

they had their daughter. Shortly after her

birth, Mike was honorably discharged,

and they moved as a family back to Green

Bay.

Mike worked at Schreiber Foods for 35

years, enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, working on

small engines and most of all spending

time with his family.

Mike is survived by his daughter Young

(Leroy) Holbrook, grandchildren Christin (Tiffany Hubbard and her children

and grandchildren) Jordan, Marceline

(Tristin Pickard) Jordan, Dominique Jordan, and Gabriel (Janell Besaw) Liesch;

great-grandsons, Mason, Kyrie, Camdyn,

Bellamy, and Toby; siblings, Gerald (Betty)

Denny, Erma Denny, Roxanne Counard,

Owallah (Samuel) Sobiesczyk, Mickey

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Michael “Henry” Raymond Jordan

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Raymond Jordan

(Eddie) Petitjean, Sammie (Bonnie) Jordan, Colin Jordan, and Crystal Biller.

Mike was preceded in death by his wife

Young Nam (Pak) Jordan, parents Raymond and Alma Jordan, sister Paulette

Jordan, brothers Martin (Erma) Denny,

Bruce (Penny) Jordan, Gregory (Rose)

Jordan, Cecil (Suzanne) Jordan, and close

family friend, who was more like a daughter, Tonya Mealman.

Family and friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere,

WI 54115 on Thursday, February 1, 2024,

from 9am until the time of service at 11am.

Lunch to follow at Ryan Funeral Home

with burial afterwards at Fort Howard

Memorial Park and Mausoleum.

The family would like to thank Ryan Funeral Home for all the wonderful help, St.

Vincent Hospital and their doctors and

nurses for their care of our dad, and most

of all Mike’s brothers, sisters, and friends.

RONALD EDWIN KING SR.

January 29, 1947 - January 24, 2024

Ronald Edwin King

Sr., Lohw nakahte

“He has many

good words”. Age

76 went onto the

spirit world on

Wednesday, January 24, 2024,

with his fiancé by

his side.

Ron was born January 29, 1947, in Green

Bay. He is the son of the late Lillian and

Edwin King Sr. and graduated from Seymour High School, class of 1965. He also

attended Brigham Young University and

was later drafted into the U.S. Army,

where he served in the Vietnam War.

Ron holds many accolades for his athleticism during High School and adulthood. He enjoyed the games of basketball, baseball, football, track, and golf.

Ron was coached and played the game

with many great teammates and won numerous championships with the Oneida

Warriors and Oneida Braves.

Ron was employed by Ma Bell (AT&T)

Phone Company and the Oneida Nation

for many years. While serving with the

Oneida Police Department, he held various positions, such as Security Officer,

Patrolman, Lieutenant, Chief, and interim

assistant Chief. Ron retired as a Lieutenant on February 15, 2007.

Ron lived his dream during retirement,

by traveling with his fiancé Diane to golf

tournaments, and spending time with

family and friends. Ron and Diane spent

their winters in Arizona. There they enjoyed golf, and warm weather.

Ron was a member of the Native American Church; he held a strong faith in the

N.A.C. ceremonies and prayer circle.

He took care of his responsibilities to

the church and members. He would often be cutting wood, keeping the fire,

or watching the door or cedar. Ron was

always involved in his responsibilities

to the church and the Creator. He loved

to sit in the circle to pray and sing with

his family, especially his nephews. Ron

traveled to ceremonies and met many

people who came to the fire circle. He

was often referred to as Uncle or Big Guy.

Ron was an established Fan Maker and

Beader. He spent his time creating beautiful fans, gourd rattles, drums, and drumsticks for ceremonies, family, and friends

to enjoy.

He enjoyed golfing, cooking, pie making,

beading, and fan making. Ron loved to

travel, warm weather and sitting in the

prayer circle to sing and drum. He also

loved home cooked meals, cookouts,

and spending time with his children and

grandchildren. He enjoyed the Green

Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, and his

grandchildren’s sporting events.

Ron is survived by his fiancé Diane Denny, who was his golf and life partner for

39 years. His children; Michelle (Phillip)

Jordan, late Julie (Larry) Hill, Jason (Hiedi)

King, Ron Jr. (Bobbi Jo) King and Diane’s

children; Delores (Kelly) Denny, Pam (Dan)

Hertzel, Roy and family, the late Ralph

Jr., and Rodney. 19 grandchildren and

14 great grandchildren. Ron’s siblings;

Marilyn, Edwin Jr., Arthur (Mike), Bruce,

Albert Sr., and their family’s as well as

numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents

Lillian and Edwin King Sr., daughter Julie, sister Pamela Webster, grandparents

Irene and Simon Moore, and Albert and

Sarah King.

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Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home

305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere from 9:00AM

Saturday, February 3, 2024. The Oneida

Hymn Singers will sing at 11:30am followed by military rites at 12:00PM. Burial

will follow at 2:15pm at the Oneida United

Methodist Cemetery. Please go to www.

ryanfh.com to send online condolences.

Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting

the family.

WAYNE J. MALONE SR.

July 2, 1950 - February 4, 2024

Wayne J. Malone

Sr, age 73, of Bowler, passed on to the

other side and

started his journey

on Sunday evening, February 4,

2024, at his home.

Wayne was born on July 2, 1950, in Antigo, a son of the late Henry and Sophrona (Doxtator) Malone. He attended high

school in Milwaukee. Following high school,

he went to technical college and learned

how to weld. He then moved to Florida

where he worked for several years. Wayne

later found his place and has resided on

the Stockbridge Munsee reservation for

over thirty years. He earned is Bachelor’s

Degree and served as the Stockbridge

Munsee Clerk of Courts for over 15 years.

Wayne was known for always being willing

to help others. Wayne was an avid Green

Bay Packer fan. He loved to fish, grill, and

sing his folk songs.

Survivors include his eight children, Robert (Angie) Jacobs of Lapwai, ID, Wayne

Malone Jr of Wisconsin Rapids, Tara Jacobson of Duluth, MN, Rachel Howes of Superior, Justin Coon of Ozaukee, Martin Malone

of DeFuniak Springs, FL, Destiny Malone of

Fond du Lac, and Lena Malone of Bowler;

sister, Lois Siim of Green Bay. He is further survived by numerous grandchildren,

great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Wayne was preceded

in death by his soul mate, Cheryl Jacobs;

daughter, Naomi Malone; two brothers,

Otho and John Malone; and four sisters,

Donna, Brenda, Velma, and Eleanor.

Continued on PG 24

Wayne J. Malone Sr

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Traditional funeral services for Wayne will

be held at 11am on Thursday, February 8,

2024, at the Red Springs Town Hall. Mr.

Scott R. Vele will officiate. Burial will be in

the Red Springs Cemetery, Town of Red

Springs. Visitation will begin at the Red

Springs Town Hall after 9am and will continue until the time of service.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service,

Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences

at www.mickelsonfs.com.

SAMANTHA JO MAUHAR-OHM

February 6, 2024

Samantha Jo Mauhar-Ohm Found

peace February 6,

2024, at the age of

40 years. Beloved

wife of Andrew

Ohm. Loving mom

o f A n n a b e l l e,

Ethan, and Rebecca Jaworski and Ashley Kalmbach and Andrew James Ohm. Grammy Sammy of

Landon Byars and Evan Thompson. Dear

daughter of Debra Skenandore and the late

Steven Matthew Mauhar Sr. Loving sister of

Anthony Sr. (Melissa) Mauhar, late Steven Jr.

(Deana) Mauhar, and the late Rebecca Lynn

Mauhar. Daughter[1]in-law of Gary and Beverly Ohm. Sister-in-law of Rebecca (Chad)

Secdra. Former wife of Andrew Jaworski.

Preceded in death by her grandparents

Robert and Evelyn Skenandore and Matthew and Goldie Mauhar. Further survived

by nieces, nephews, other relatives and

friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Schaff Funeral Home 11am

until time of services at 1pm.

EUTIMIO TALAVERA

May 31, 1949 - January 23, 2024

Eutimio Talavera,

age 74, passed

away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Eutimio was born

on May 31, 1949, in

Mezquitic, Jalisco

Mexico to Julian

Talavera and the late Maria Consuelo Villagrana.

OBITUARIES

Eutimio moved to Chicago, IL in the mid

1970s where he met his former wife, the

late Harriet A. Kindness. Eutimio lived in

Chicago for many years before moving to

Wisconsin in 1991.

Eutimio was a dedicated employee of the

Oneida Nation until his death. He took

pride in the work he did. Eutimio loved to

cook and was known in the community as

the local tamale man. Eutimio was an avid

Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packer fan.

Eutimio was a very kind man who placed

his family above all else. He was loved by

the Oneida community. He always had

a smile on his face and a joke to tell. He

loved to make people laugh and was liked

by everyone he met.

Eutimio is survived by his children Rietta

Talavera, Eutimio Talavera Jr. and Octavio

Talavera, his father the great Don Julian

Talavera, his brother Genaro (Margarita),

his sister Rosadelia (David) his grandchildren Abigaila Talavera , Ari "Little Fajita"

Wilder, Octavio Talavera and Leonardo

Talavera. He was further survived by other

relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter,

Comerita Talavera; son Douglas Boyd,

his mother Maria, his brother Octavio, his

nephew Orlando, and other relatives and

friends.

Visitation for Eutimio will be held at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home on Friday January 26 from 4-7pm. The funeral mass will

be held at Annunciation of The Blessed

Virgin Mary, 401 Gray Street, Green Bay on

Saturday January 27, at 11am with Fr. Philip Dinh-Van-Thiep officiating. Additional

visitation will be held at church from 10am

until the time of service. Eutimio will be laid

to rest privately at a later date.

Online condolences may be expressed to

Eutimio's family at www.muehlboettcher.

com

IRVIN "BUNNY" WEBSTER

May 23, 1936 - February 12, 2024

Irvin "Bunny" Webs t e r, a g e 8 7,

passed away on

Monday, February

12, 2024. Irvin was

born on May 23,

1936, to the late

Arthur Webster

and Josephine

(Wheelock) Webster. He enjoyed garden-

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ing, listening to country music, family get

together, and listening to the Packers and

Brewers games. He is survived by a sisterin-law, Alma Webster, many nieces and

nephew other relatives and friends. He

was preceded in death by siblings: Arthur

Jr. (Rita) Webster, Robert Webster, Marty

Webster, Marie Scott, Donny Webster, Audrey Webster, Shirley Blum, and Clifford

(Wanda) Webster. Graveside funeral services will be held at the Oneida United

Methodist Cemetery on Friday February

16th, 2024, at 11:00 AM.

Online condolences may be expressed to

Irvin's family at www.muehlboettcher.com

IVAN C. ELM

June 4, 1944 - Thursday, January 11, 2024

Ivan C. Elm, age 79,

of Mayville, Wisconsin passed

away unexpectedly on Thursday,

January 11, 2024.

A Memorial Mass

of Christian Burial

for Ivan will be held

on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 11:00

a.m. with Rev. Fr. Edwin Kornath presiding

at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville.

A visitation for Ivan will be held at church

on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 9:00

a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

Military honors will be conducted by the

Mayville American Legion Post #69.

Ivan was born to Mitchell Jr and Bertha

(McGee) Elm on June 4, 1944, in Gresham/

Redsprings, Wisconsin. He graduated from

Pulaski High School in 1962. Ivan was united in marriage to Therese Resheske on

September 29, 1973, at Holy Angels Parish

in West Bend. They resided in Kenosha

for 28 years and later moved to Mayville.

Ivan proudly served his country in the

United States Army from 1966-1972. He

was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Parish

in Mayville. Ivan retired in April of 2008

after 35 years with Chrysler Motors LLC.,

(American Motors). Other positions Ivan

held in his career were security guard,

grounds keeper, and semi-truck driver.

He also held a position with Johns Manville Company. He was a member of the

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Mayville American Legion Post #69 as

well as UAW-Retiree Local 72. Ivan was

an enrolled member of the Oneida Tribe

of Wisconsin. He was a faithful blood donor until his diagnosis with a rare kidney

disease. He had a kidney transplant in

January of 2016.

Ivan found joy in giving back to others

in his community by volunteering at the

American Legion, helping with church

bingo, and ringing bells for the Salvation

Army. He also enjoyed working at senior

meal sites and delivered meals to others.

Ivan is survived by his wife Therese

“Tess” Elm; children: Michele Hughes

(Josh Stancer) of Fox Lake, Rodrick (Lora)

Elm of La Crosse, and Carmin Elm (Clay

Gilmer) of Watertown; 9 grandchildren;

3 great-grandchildren; siblings: Richard

Elm, Raymond Elm, Howard Elm, Mary

Elm, and Frances Elm (Senia). Ivan was

further survived by nieces, nephews, other

relatives, and friends.

Ivan was preceded in death by his parents Bertha and Mitchell Jr.; parents-inlaw Robert and Helen Resheske; sisters:

Judith Rose, Patsy, and Valerie; brothers:

Lawrence, Mitchell “Edward”, and Jeffery.

Due to severe allergies, flowers are not

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recommended. The family asks that any

memorials in loving memory of Ivan be

directed to St. Mary’s Parish, Oneida Elderly Services, and the National Kidney

Foundation.

Per the family’s request, Heartfelt Flowers

and Gift Shop may be contacted to assist

with any other gifts directed to the family.

They can be reached at 920-269-1277.

Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is caring for the family. www.Koepsellfh.com

NOTICE OF INTENT

TO GARNISH

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 entity owed a debt:

ONEIDA TRIAL COURT

Debtor's Names:

Paul Smith

First published notice 3/24

PARDON AND FORGIVENESS SCREENING COMMITTEE

2024 PARDON AND FORGIVENESS HEARING SCHEDULE

Pardon and Forgiveness Hearings are held

four (4) times each year. The application and

hearing schedule are provided below. Please

see the application for all the requirements.

If a deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday,

the deadline will be on the Friday before.

Application due by 4:30 PM on:

Hearing held at 2:00 PM on:

Friday, March 29, 2024

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Friday, June 28, 2024

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Monday, September 30, 2024

Thursday, November 21, 2024

*INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

Failure of the applicant to provide a complete application or

any of the required information and/or materials may result in:

Phone:

(920) 869-4303

a) The application being returned with a request for more

information; or

Email:

Secretary@oneidanation.org

Mail: Government Administrative Office

PO Box 365

Oneida WI 54155-0365

b) The application being removed from consideration; or

c) Denial of pardon or forgiveness.

In Person: Government Administrative Office

N7210 Seminary Rd.

Oneida WI 54155

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COMMUNITY

KALIHWISAKS

NOTICE ON

NAMING OF

BUILDING

Oneida Land Management is responsible for the

processing of Naming of Tribal Buildings and Areas

through to the Land Commission. There is currently a

request to name the Judiciary building, located at 2630

W. Mason St., Green Bay, to honor Jerry L. Hill for his

lifelong efforts to represent Indian Country and the

Oneida Nation to the best of his abilities. The recommendation is: Kaihuhatati Gerald L. Hill Judicial Center. His Oneida name means Along the River.

The property had originally been allotted to Salomon

Skenandoah, allotment #632. It was recognized as Lot

7 of the SE1/4 NW1/4, Sec. 29, Township 24N, Range

20E, 4th Principal Meridian. The property was immediately sold by the allottee. The property changed hands

and was cut into smaller pieces over the years.

It is currently a 1.6 acre parcel. The Oneida Nation

purchased the property on 10/29/1992. It went into

trust status on 9/28/1994. It housed the Human

Resources Department for many years.

This information along with any other suggestions

will be forwarded to the Land Commission for consideration. If you endorse this recommendation or

have another, please contact: Diane Wilson, Land

Management at 470 Airport Drive, via email at: dwilson@oneidanation.org or telephone, leave a message

at 920-869-6614. Deadline for submissions will be

4pm on March 19, 2024.

The Wellness Council presents:

Winter Wellness Talks

Topic & Date:

April 15 & 16, at 6:30pm

Robert Lee Brault Playhouse

Community Room

122 N. Chestnut Ave., Green Bay, WI

Auditioners will read from selections of the

show and only need to attend one night.

No acting experience required.

Synopsis: Captain Wallaby is the host of their own

children's show; that's supposed to teach positive

lessons. But when things start to go unfriendly, and his

neighbors begin acting strange; Wallaby must face the

dark truth of the world they occupy.

For information contact Martin W. Prevost at

CaptainWallabysFanClub@gmail.com

*This show contains mature content, explicit language,

and talk of self-harm. Viewer discretion is advised.

Nutrition

March 6, 2024

Alcohol & Substance Use

April 3, 2024

Time:

12:10 - 12:45 pm

Location:

Oneida Health Center

North & South

Conference Rooms

Contact Taylor Jean for more

information or future topic suggestions.

tjean@oneidanation.org or 920.490.3940

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Long Term

Care For

Elders &

People With

Disabilities

Long-Term Care is a range of services and

supports you may need to meet your personal

care needs. Most long-term care is not medical care, but assistance with

your basic personal tasks of everyday life such as:

• Bathing • Dressing • Transferring • Eating

Other long-term care services & support that provide assistance with

everyday tasks include:

• Housework • Managing medications • Money Management

• Preparing meals • Shopping • Transportation

The goal of Long-Term Care would make it possible for elders & people

with disabilities to remain in their homes, for as long as possible, with

the assistance of services to help keep them comfortable.

We assist all WI Tribal Members living within Brown & Outagamie Counties.

For more information contact: Carol Bogda, Tribal Aging &

Disability Resource Specialist, Oneida Aging &Disability

2907 S. Overland Rd., Oneida, WI • 920.869.2448

GLNAEA

Great Lakes Native American

Elders Association

Meeting Times

March 6, 2024 starts at 1pm & March 7, 2024 starts at 9am

Oneida Hotel, Green Bay, WI

***Membership fee dues & new Enrollments: $25

Oneida Hotel

(formerly Radisson Hotel & Conference Center)

2040 Airport Dr. Green Bay, WI 54313

920.494.7300 • 1.800.238.4263

Room Block deadline

Feb. 13, 2024