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Your Oneida Nation Connection

JANUARY 2023

GTC Meetings–Mon., Jan. 16 and Mon., Jan. 30

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On behalf the Oneida Business Committee,

I hope this message finds you and your

families well. As we greet the New year,

let us all reflect on the past year and all we

have to be grateful for, as we look forward

to 2023 with hope and promise. I would be

remiss if I did not acknowledge the hardships

and struggles we have faced as well. May we

remember all those we now carry in our hearts

and acknowledge what our community has

lost over the last year.

I do feel wholeheartedly that the good of

our nation and our people will continue to

prevail, even during hard times. We have seen

this perseverance this past year once again,

as we continue to collectively rebuild our

wonderful nation.

We are a nation of strong families built on

Tsí Niyukwalihó.t and a strong economy.

Since the beginning of this term, it has been

the mission of the Oneida Business Committee

to strengthen and protect our people, reclaim

our land, and enhance our environment by

exercising our sovereignty. May we remain

hopeful for a continued strong recovery of

our people and our nation and that we will

all strive to rebuild our own internal fire,

continue to recognize and remember who

we are as Oneida people, while we maintain

compassion for one another.

Yaw kó· Be well and treat one another well.

Sa nikuhlatsa·niht (You have a strong mind)

Tehassi tasi Hill, Oneida Nation Chairman

Retraction:

The list of entities providing support in the article, "Building Structures, Empowering People,"

in the December 2022 issue erroneously included the Oneida Business Committee.

JANUARY 2023

FEATURE

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

oneida-nsn.gov

Keith A. Doxtator

Oneida Nation Chief Financial Officer

Please join me and the Oneida Business Committee as

we welcome Keith A. Doxtator, our new Chief Financial

Officer for the Oneida Nation. Keith is a young energetic

Oneida man who has been successful as the Director of

Oneida Trust Enrollments for nearly 5 years. He brings a

management style that incorporates his academic strengths

with a sense of Oneida cultural values and priorities. As the

Director of Oneida Trust and Enrollments he was able to

align meaningful, impactful investments with sustainability

goals of the Oneida Nation. Keith was instrumental in

leading “Sustain Oneida” which addresses critical blood

quantum issues. He also served on the Steering Committee

for the Investors and Indigenous Peoples Working Group

where Oneida aided in several investor engagements

involving sustainability for Indigenous rights.

Keith has a MS of Science – Financial Planning from

the American College and a BS in Earth Sciences from

UW-Green Bay. He has also been successful in engaging

in many other complimentary initiatives which credit

his resume from the Harvard Business School, College

for Financial Planning, and spent 8 years as a licensed

Financial Planner.

Keith believes education and understanding of complex

financial and enrollment topics can be accomplished

visually and succinctly to empower decision makers and

achieve broader community goals.

Keith is the son of Kevin and Jeanne Doxtator and the

grandson of Rose and Hudson Doxtator. Hudson was

a notable Native Speaker and Code Talker in WWII.

Keith lives in Appleton with his wife, Trina, and four

children. As a commitment to family and community he

is also involved in local Service Organizations: Steering

Committee for Investors & Indigenous Peoples Working

Group, Treasurer for Celebrate Diversity Fox Cities, and

a youth sports coach.

The Oneida Business Committee is looking forward

to a new chapter in fiscal management and control. We

encourage full support and cooperation with our new Chief

Financial Officer to continue moving the Oneida Nation

forward to economic self-sufficiency and sustainability.

With a good mind, a good heart, and a strong fire,

Tehassi Hill, Chairman

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LOCAL

JANUARY 2023

2022 Giving Tree a Huge Success

Photo Courtesy of Garth Webster

Community members Cliff and Tammy Webster, Giving Tree Coordinators Racquel Hill and Wayne Metoxen proudly display

cash donations from the Websters and Bay Bank.

By Garth Webster

Reporter-Senior Photographer

The 2022 Giving Tree accepted applications October

31-November 8, 2022 from enrolled Oneida children or

children of Oneida enrolled parents living within Brown

and Outagamie county, ensuring that less fortunate children

do not go without during the Holiday Season.

Along with the many gift donations from the community,

Tammy and Cliff Webster met with event coordinators

Raquel Hill and Wayne Metoxen on Wednesday, November

30, 2022 to donate $4,000 to this year’s Giving Tree. “It’s a

great opportunity to help out,” says Tammy Webster. In

addition to the Webster donation, Bay Bank sweetened the

deal by contributing another $2,600.

The gifts were distributed to the children December 8th

and 9th. Thank you Rocky and Wayne for your continued

dedication to put smiles on the children’s faces.

Staff who are really like elves who have assisted with

various tasks: Stephanie Funmaker, Erwin Danforth, Gabby

Gutierrez, Melissa Jordan, and Butch Summers.

Other Contributors

• IMAC/Bingo Hall Toy Drive

• 1822 Department for 25-$25 Gift Cards

• Bay Bank for 30-$30 Gift Cards

• Big Snake Band for entertainment Friendsgiving

Fundraiser at White Eagle Bar & Grill

• Bulb Purchasers for Wall of Fame

• Toys for Tots gift donations

• Packers Organization for mens/womens hygiene items

and hats/apparel

• All those that took Giving Tree tags and purchased

gifts

• All those that donated cash or toys to the Giving Tree

• Anonymous gentleman (who resembles Santa) for 7

bags of gifts for older kids/teens on Giving Tuesday

JANUARY 2023

SPORTS

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Senior

Abby House

Senior

Tyra King

Senior

Indigo Webster

Top Row L-R: Varsity Head Coach Lee Laster, Jaylyn Caldwell, Mariana Skenandore,

Mariah Cloud, Jianna Danforth, Assistant Varsity Coach Lindsey Blackowl

Middle Row L-R: Deanna Castillo, Indigo Webster, Abby House, Tyra King, Maddy King

Bottom row L-R: Rhianna Danforth, Osa Flores, Paulette Blackowl

Girls Schedule

(Subject to change.)

Senior

Dane Van Boxtel

Senior

Royce Summers

Senior

Tyson Webster

Senior

Donavan Danforth

Guys Schedule

(Subject to change.)

L to R: Landyn Jordan, Cordarrell McIntyre, Tyson Webster, Vernon Stevens, Xavier Escamea, Royce Summers, Dane Van Boxtel,

Kainan Danforth, Donavan Danforth, Ethan Danforth, Marqus Thayer, Evander Danforth, Davian Gutierrez, Cayuga Skenandore,

Aron Rodgriquez, Daniel Gutierrez, Vincent Reed, Cory McIntyre, and Head Coach Jamison King

Not Picutred: Kingston Webster, Kenyon Cornelius, Ernest Stevens IV, Coach Tek Skenandore

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LOCAL

JANUARY 2023

Happy Retirement Pastor Johnson!

L-R: Pastor Johnson and wife, Kathy, receive a 40 Years of Outstanding Ministry

plaque. The original plaque was destroyed in a house fire in March 2022. Pastor

Johnson helping Ariella Hill address the congregation. Ruby Garcia sang wonderfully

for all the attendees and congregation member, Nathan Enick Sr., led a prayer

session, in which he identified Pastor Johnson as Oneida's Prayer Warrior.

Pastor Lonnie Johnson of the Assembly of God Church, delivered his final service Sunday, November 19, 2022 after 48 years of

service to the Oneida community. Johnson was born in Sisseton, South Dakota, attended Trinity Bible College in North Dakota,

and graduated in 1962, and 12 Years later, he came to Oneida in November 1974. He's been here ever since. Enjoy your retirement,

Pastor Johnson. All the best to you and your wife, Kathy.

JANUARY 2023

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

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Inga's Swedish Massage & Body Sculpting

By Garth Webster

Reporter-Senior Photographer

Inga Centers, owner and

operator of Inga’s Swedish

Massage and Body Sculpting,

held a grand opening on

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

for her business located at

2140 Velp Avenue in Green Bay.

Centers’ has been in the

business of providing relaxation,

enjoyment, and rejuvenation with

her skills in massage for about 15

years before eventually opening

her new location. It’s been quite

the journey for Centers, who

before starting her massage

career, was relentlessly busy,

which is one the primary reasons

why, as she explains, she chose

this profession, “You have to take time for yourself.” Many

of her clients come to see her for a relaxing massage but more

and more, she’s caring for clients who need therapeutic and

deep-tissue massage. Because of this trend of relieving pain,

she mentions the future of her business will, and already has,

include red-light therapy.

Photos Courtesy of Garth Webster

Along with Centers’, her business partners, operating

within the same building, include Silhouette Contouring by

Tina Skenandore and Looking Lovely by Tianna Hackett.

Inga’s Swedish Massage is open Monday-Friday,

9am-7pm, Saturday, 8am-2pm and Sunday, by appointment

only from 11am-1pm. Book on-line appointments at

IngasSwedishMassage.com or call 920.562.0632.

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS

JANUARY 2023

Starr Merrie Native Gifts is Shining Bright

Photos Courtesy of

Eliza Skenandore

By Garth Webster

Reporter-Senior Photographer

Owner/Operator of Starr Merrie Native Gifts (SMNG),

Eliza Skenandore, competed in the Northeast Wisconsin

Technical College’s (NWTC) Eagle Pitch competition on

November 3, 2022, winning 1st place and use of NWTC’s

Startup Hub business-center for one year.

Shortly after, Skenandore competed in two more pitch

events, the Audible Pitch and NEW Alliance Pitch contests,

winning $1,000 and $500, respectively. Skenandore and

husband, Shawn, have been running SMNG, which focuses

on Native beadwork, for 11 years after Eliza gained experience

in her craft while working for the Oneida Museum.

Skenandore will be moving her operations from her home

to the Startup Hub on January 1, 2023. Although the startup

hub does not allow a store-front, you can make appointments

with her to purchase her beadwork creations. Skenandore

also mentions she will be offering beading and cultural

classes, as well as beading supplies/accessories. Also, check

out her website, which will soon include e-commerce to

purchase her products on-line.

Skenandore also has a Bachelor’s Degree in 1st Nations

Studies with a minor in Human Development. When not

beading, you’ll find Skenandore working her day job at

NWTC as a Library Lab Technician. Eliza can be contacted

at 920.413.1394, email starrmerrie@gmail.com or go on-line

to her website StarrMerrie.com.

JANUARY 2023

By Chris Cornelius,

OLCC Chairwoman

First, thank you for letting me serve

you as Chairwoman on the Oneida

Land Claims Commission (OLCC).

It’s been a challenging year for the

Commission. Due to the pandemic,

our office was closed from 2020 to

January 2022. During the closure, we

lost two of our Commissioners, Loretta

V. Metoxen, OLCC Chair/Oneida

Historian and “Chaz” Wheelock. Both

were huge losses to our community

and our Commission because of their

knowledge of our history and first-hand

expertise of our land claims.

After their passing, our first order

of business in January was to hold

elections and fill all vacant positions.

As a result, please welcome new

Commissioners; Vice Chair Sheila

Shawanokasic, Secretary Kerry

Kennedy, Mike S. King, and Don

McLester. Our other initiatives

included creating annual goals and

objectives, reviewing our by-laws, and

completing quarterly reports to the

Oneida Business Committee (OBC),

which are available upon request.

NEWS

In 1986, the General Tr ibal

Council (GTC) requested to create a

Commission to be an “Outgrowth of

community members interested in the

Oneida Land Claims.” Thus, our annual

goals were derived from our by-laws

originally created by GTC directives

to ensure your voices are heard/shared

with the decision makers and to provide

direction to our leadership in all

negotiations to resolve our land claims.

In short, our 2023 goals continue to be:

• Focus on membership education.

•G

ather input and

recommendations from

community members.

• Compile and forward all

recommendations to decision

makers.

• Research land claims from other

nations to add credence to our

efforts.

With these goals in mind, we

presented GTC recommendations to

the Business Committee on November

17, 2022. This information was gathered

from 16 different community outreach

events and included information

on how other Tribal Nations are

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reclaiming their land, i.e. acquisition,

court, local, state, federal government,

partnerships with other tribes,

conservancy group partnerships,

donations, and partnerships with land

back organizations.

Three noteworthy reclamation events

happened this year

• Onondaga accepted 1,000 acres

back from New York.

• St. Regis Mohawk acquired

41 acres.

• In March, a federal judge ruled

New York illegally took 2,000

acres from the Mohawk.

Help us to honor our ancestors

by continuing to fight for justice by

reacquiring treaty lands, work with

other Tribes and Oneida Communities,

and adhere to GTC recommendations.

The OLCC is dedicated and passionate

about our work for you.

Hoyan,

Chris Cornelius, OLCC Chairwoman

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CULTURAL

Home Building

Opportunities (HBO)

13 Lots in

Bread Creek Village

Premium Application Period

February 7th & 8th, 2023

PREMIUM APPLICATION PERIOD:

February 7th, 2023 & February 8th, 2023.

During normal business hours:

8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

BUILD YOUR

DREAM HOME

Beechtree Lane - Lot #6

Legacy Lane - Lot #4

JANUARY 2023

LOTTERY DRAWING FOR APPLICATION

PERIOD:

Will be held February 9th, 2023 via

Facebook Live at 10:00 am.

APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT:

Oneida Nation HBO Website or the Comprehensive Housing

Drop Box located in front of building.

Note: Applicants can submit

applications for multiple

lots/addresses, provided

that a separate complete

application is required for

each lot/address.

STANDARD APPLICATION PERIOD:

July 17th, 2022 to December 7th, 2022

During normal business hours:

8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Closed

MORE INFORMATION OR SCHEDULE

APPOINTMENT FOR A SHOWING

Call Michelle Hill

920 869 6182

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NEWS

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EBT Now Available at Oneida One-Stops

We Welcome

SNAP EBT

Customers

By Phillip Wisneski

Spec-Public Relations

EBT is now available at all of Oneida

Retail Convenience stores except for

the West Wind location. This store

was too small to accommodate the

extra items that the USDA requires

each store to stock in order to qualify

for the program, and this location also

does not routinely have a large amount

of food sales with Walmart and Festival

Foods being next door.

Training occurred for all employees

in early December. Along with being

available as a form of payment, the new

system has also been upgraded at the

stores. There is no longer a need for the

external pin pad as all transactions will

be done directly through the Point of

Sale system, just like any other debit/

credit card.

Oneida Retail is excited to offer this

service to their customers. “We did

have EBT at a few of our locations,

but the old system was not always user

For more

information

about spokesman

SNAP,

friendly,

said

Phil Wisneski,

call

1-800-221-5689

for Oneida Retail. “Oneida Retail is

always looking for ways to improve the

customerThis

experience

and

institution

is this

an is another

way to

do just

that.” provider.

equal

opportunity

Department of

Agricultureproduced

As aU.S.

reminder,

Oneida

Food and Nutrition Service

products

dehydrated

corn, corn

FNS-132 • Slightly Revised January 2019

bread, corn flour, applesauce, and

Oneida Farms Beef/Buffalo are all EBT

eligible. These products can be found

at the Hwy 54 location and Larsen Rd.

and Packerland Dr. location.

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NEWS

JANUARY 2023 | 11

Oneida Nation Receives

$50,723 Grant for the

Oneida Farmer's Market

By Bill Vervoort

Coordinator Integrated Food System

The Oneida Nation has received a

$50,723 grant from the US Department

of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing

Service. The funds from this grant

will support the efforts of the Oneida

Nation to better develop the Oneida

Farmer's Market with the goal of

increasing vendor participation and

customer numbers and the distribution

of composting educational materials.

The grant will assist the Oneida

Nation in promoting the Oneida

Farmer's Market and the Oneida

community’s local food systems. The

activities from this grant project are

also expected to promote community

health and the consumption of

nutritional locally produced foods. This

project will assist the Oneida Nation

in teaching community members, who

want to learn more about food waste,

where their food comes from. With the

present and future health issues that

are plaguing Oneida people, such as

diabetes, obesity and heart disease,

it is important to help the Oneida

community to better understand the

role that agriculture and food plays in

their quality of life and in building a

healthy community.

Funding for the Farmer's Market

Expansion project was made possible

by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s

(USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service

through grant AM22FMPPW11110-00.

The contents of this message are solely

the responsibility of the author and do

not necessarily represent the official

views of the Oneida Nation.

Because of the ongoing COVID 19

pandemic, all precautions will be taken

to protect participants.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

NEW YEAR...

NEW

YOU!

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► FREE Group Fitness Classes FA

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► Martial Art Programs

► Walking Track

► Full Court Gymnasium

► Personal Training

Memberships are FREE

for Oneida Enrolled,

Oneida Descendants, &

Oneida Employees!

Stop in to learn how our

programs & services can

help you!

Oneida Family Fitness

2640 West Point Rd.,

Green Bay, WI 54304

(920) 490-3730

oneida-nsn.gov/fitness

Like us on Facebook!

Click or Scan the QR Code to view

all the Family Fitness Programs

Tae Kwon Do

OFF Class Schedule

Martial Arts

Mighty Ninjas

Winter Warrior

Prize List

FAMILY FITNESS

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RESOURCES

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JANUARY 2023 | 13

Oneida Nation Vocational

Rehabilitation Project

Mission Statement: Provides Resources to help Native Americans

with barriers to employment seek realistic vocational goals.

By Rosemarie T. Navarro Redhail

Wonder if you are eligible for extra

help with employment and training

goals?

If you have a disability that makes

employment hard for you, you may

be eligible for services to help you

prepare for, obtain, and maintain a

job. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

is a U.S. Department of Education

funded program that provides these

services through the Oneida Vocational

Rehabilitation Program. OVR serves

all disability groups and works with

Wisconsin Vocational Rehabilitation

to ensure services for an array of

disabilities can be covered.

For students 14 and over OVR

services are available if students have

an IEP or 504.

Who is eligible?

To qualify for VR services, an

individual must:

1. Have a physical or mental impairment

that presents a substantial barrier

to employment; and be able to

benefit from VR services to achieve

employment.

2. Need VR services to prepare for a

job, or to get, keep, or regain a job.

People who receive Supplemental

Security Income (SSI) and/or Social

Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

benefits are considered eligible for

VR, unless they are too disabled to

benefit.

How do I apply for services?

C o n t a c t O n e i d a Vo c a t i o n a l

Rehabilitation for a referral and the

specific process to apply.

Rose Navarro Redhail, 920-490-3900,

vrservices@oneidanation.org

DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING YOUR ENERGY BILLS?

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program may be able to help.

Oneida Economic Support administers WHEAP, which provides assistance with

heang and electric costs for qualifying residents living on the Oneida Reservaon

A one-me payment is available between October 1 and May 15 of each year.

Most fuel types are eligible to receive assistance.

In case of a no-heat situaon during the heang season, WHEAP can assist eligible

home owners with furnace repairs or replacement if it is non-operang.

home energy

HOW TO APPLY

Online: energybenefit.wi.gov

Phone: 920-490-3939

Pick up/drop off applicaon at

Oneida Economic Support

2640 West Point Rd.

Green Bay, WI 54304

First 50

applications

get a free

electric

blanket!

14 | JANUARY 2023

LOCAL

Over this past year, Carter King, lower left, created exhibits for the replica longhouse.

Middle, Tehassi Hill and Riley Aguirre pose for advertising photoshoots. Upper right, the

Brian Doxtator event was an emotional tribute where the crowd enjoyed smoke dancing

and story-telling. Lower right, Northwestern University students and staff tour the log

homes and replica longhouse, as did many other schools and organizations.

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A walk-about through

become much easier, espec

mobile disabilities. A 4 foo

will be installed soon that w

homes, to the replica long

three sisters garden and the

driveway and woods to the

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ACCP will soon

cially for those with

ot wide asphalt path

will go from the log

ghouse, pass by the

en back through the

e log homes.

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JANUARY 2023 | 15

The return of

Apple Fest is highly

anticipated.

However, it's pending

budget and human

resource allocation.

Stay tuned.

In addition to the walking path,

community input will soon be sought

regarding a parking lot and visitor

center just west of the log homes on the

corner of Pleasant Ln. and Goose Rd.

After years of non-use, both the old Cultural

Heritage building and the barn directly behind

was torn down. The eagle statues still remain in

the driveway off Hillcrest Rd. while showing the

barn in the background being removed in early

December 2022.

16 | JANUARY 2023

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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ONEIDA COMMUNITY

EDUCATION CENTER

COLLEGE

SPEAKER

SERIES

All About Admissions

January 13 & 20

CEC

Meet College

Representatives &

Learn about the

Admissions Process

10:00am - 3:00pm

Free

Entry

Secure your spot

and pre-register

today!

Various

representatives

from local

colleges

Families are encouraged to attend!

For more information:

Lunch & Learn

January topic:

“Promoting Literacy

at Home”

Speaker: Carla Witkowski, MSE

920-496-5260

Join us for our Monthly Parenting

Lunch & Learn Sessions

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

JANUARY 2023 | 17

Lower left and upper right: Oneida VFW Post

Commander Deke Suri, (red shirt), and his

merry band of veteran helpers from the VFW

Auxiliary, served a bountiful Thanksgiving

meal to the staff and residents of Safe Shelter.

Upper left: The team at Safe Shelter, led by

founder, Pearl Webster (middle), is very grateful

for Deke's team for helping to make this past

Thanksgiving at the shelter extra special.

Safe Shelter's mission is to end homeless by

providing shelter and resources that support

the dignity and self-worth for those on their

journey to self-sufficiency. To learn more about

Safe Shelter, donate, or volunteer, go online to

SafeShelterGB.org.

Oneida Man Clan Gathering II, Their Minds Are One

Photo Courtesy Garth Webster

The Oneida Man Clan held

their second gathering Saturday,

December 17, 2022 at the Oneida

Longhouse. Once again, Bob

Brown began the morning session

with an opening address, making

all minds as one. Curt Summers

offered his insights regarding the

responsibilities as men of our

community. Attendees also played

a game of strength called Inuit Stick

Pull just before breaking for lunch

to enjoy venison stew, carnitas, and

corn soup.

Continued on PG 19/Oneida Man Clan

18 | JANUARY 2023

THT

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Oneida Nation High School

THUNDERHAWK TIMES

January 11th from 4-6pm

Oneida Nation Elementary School

N7125 Seminary Rd., Onieda, WI 54155

The First 100 People Will Receive

A Black Jmio Knit Beanie.

For More Information or Questions Contact

Hanna Leisgang

e-mail: hlisgan@oneidanation.org

Phone: 920-490-3927

@JustMoveItOneida

Answer Key to Oneida

Word Search Puzzle on

Page 28

Zach Carson, Kosa Kaquatosh, Carlos Martinez, Aron Rodriguez, Tyson Webster, Advisor: Denis Gullickson

receive the new 2023 JMIO t-shirt.

Staff Contributors: Thunderhawk Times Staff – Semester 1, 2022-2023

New Year’s

Challenge

The ONHS boys and girls

basketball teams started practice

on November 7 and 14, respectively.

And it’s been one heck of a week.

All the players interviewed by this

reporter said they are exhausted

and sore.

Led by Head Coaches Jamison

King and Lee Laster, the ONHS

guys and gals began their workouts

with straight conditioning, which

included mostly running, shooting

drills, and some 3-man weave drills.

Basketball season is a long one. It

runs from early November to midMarch. Thus, getting into shape is

important so players can keep up.

That doesn’t mean that players are

loving it though.

According to Jaylyn Caldwell,

ONHS sophomore, it’s been a

matter of “just straight running.”

Landyn

Jordan,

also

sophomore, also said it’s been all

about the running.

Junior Evander Danforth said

the focus for the team is to “just

keep working hard.”

There are 23-24 games on the

varsity schedule for the guys and

girls with playoffs coming at the

end of the winter.

After “Conditioning Week”,

both teams will be in great shape

starting the season, or at least

they should be. For this writer,

basketball is a fun sport, but you

must stay focused and not slack

off. Oh, and last word goes to the

guys Varsity Coach, Jamison King.

“I am glad everyone is in shape,” he

said, smiling.

Just Move It One

Oneida

By Thunderhawk Times Staff

The Whose Land? Project, introduced

in the December 2022 issue continues at

ONHS as students look at interviewing

skills and working with historic archival

material.

One of their objectives is to

thoroughly understand the history

of the site of the current Norbert Hill

Center through its time as a Mission

or Boarding School, then Seminary,

and site for the start of the Oneida

Nation School System, including the

elementary and high school.

Two groups are working at the school

both together and independently. Yet

Program Director, Sarah Wunderlich,

and Owatsileh Coordinator Denis

Gullickson, work with the student

groups. One is a regular class that meets

4th hour every day with Denis. The

other is an “at large” group of juniors

and seniors that meets periodically with

Sarah and Denis. Both groups meet

regularly with Professor James Levy,

who designed the Whose Land? Project.

Denis’ class studies literature,

current events, ancient teachings and

many other topics that he says, “Helps

inform us for our work with the Whose

Land? Project.” Every other week,

each student takes a turn teaching the

class from a book they have selected.

"Our job, when each of the students is

teaching, is to learn the material and

put it together with our overall topic

through discussion," Denis said.

As the second quarter gets rolling, the

groups are focused on elder interviews

and utilizing archival materials. They

have been studying Oneida elder

interviews on YouTube, looking for

mentions of the Norbert Hill Center

site and related locations throughout

Oneida.

We will continue to keep you updated.

By Aron Rodriguez

Part 2 “Whose Land?”

Conditioning Week

HEALTH

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

JANUARY 2023 | 19

Dealing with Grief can be Difficult,

but Help is Available

By Kim Stone,

LPC, Oneida

Behavioral Health

Psychotherapist

The loss of a family member or dear

friend can be very difficult. Everyone

goes through a grieving process, but

that process varies greatly from person

to person. For some, the symptoms

of grief persist and may require

counseling.

There are many factors that shape

the way we deal with grief following

the death of a loved one, including

your relationship to the departed,

your religious beliefs and any previous

experiences you’ve had with death. Most

are able to find their way through the

grieving process, but others struggle,

From page 17/ Oneida

Man Clan Gathering II,

Their Minds Are One

The afternoon Talking Circle was

led off by respected elder, Stanley

Webster. By the time this gathering

ended, every man's heart was full

and rejuvenated and ready to

fullfill their responsibilities to the

community. Special thanks to the

planning committee, Paul Ninham,

Greg Matson, Curt Summers, Butch

Summers, Jamison Wilson, Marlon

Skenandore, John Powless III,

Daniel Guzman-King, and Garth

Webster. The Oneida Man Clan is

gaining traction. Watch for details

on Gathering III!

even if they have a good support system.

So how do you decide whether you

should seek counseling help? Ask

yourself these questions:

• D o you continue to experience

ongoing symptoms of distress, such

as crying, difficulty sleeping, anger

or loss of appetite?

•

A re everyday tasks becoming

difficult?

• Do you often visit familiar places in

hopes of seeing your departed loved

one there?

• Have you turned to alcohol or other

drugs to deal with your grief?

• A re you having suicidal thoughts

or dealing with ongoing depression?

• Have others expressed concern about

your well-being?

• Do you blame yourself for your loved

one’s death?

• Do you often relive the circumstances

of your loved one’s death?

• Have you experienced multiple losses

in a short period of time?

• Have you become withdrawn?

If you’ve answered yes to any of

these questions, you can reach out to

Oneida Behavioral Health (OBH) for

assistance.

OBH provides a variety of grief

c ou ns el i ng s er v ic e s i nclud i ng

traditional in-person therapy, family

therapy, as well as group and individual

sessions. OBH also has resources

available for dealing with grief through

cultural wellness.

Oneida Behavioral Health is available

by phone at (920) 490-3790 or online at

Oneida-NSN.gov/resources/behavioralhealth.

20 | JANUARY 2023

OBITUARIES

KALIHWISAKS

D A W N L . “ T I A” B E E C H T R E E

November 6, 1959 - December 5, 2022

Dawn L. “Tia”

Beechtree, 63,

Green Bay,

passed away

peacefully on

M o n d a y

m o r n i n g ,

December 5,

2022. She was born November 6, 1959,

to the late Donald and Delores (Denny)

Beechtree.

PATRICK

NOMIE

April 4, 1955 - November 26, 2022

Patrick De Nomie,

Oneida Member,

Walked the Spirit

Path on Saturday,

November 26,

2022, age 67

years. Beloved

companion of

Joann Grabowski for 28 years. Dear

brother of Michael, Kevin (Janet) and

Daniel. Cherished stepson of Karin De

Nomie. Loving uncle of Tyler, Jordan

and the late Joshua. Dear great-uncle

of Aiden and Joshua De Nomie.

Preceded in death by his parents Russell

and Mary Lee De Nomie, and his aunts;

Sharon Hamann, Ramona De Nomie,

Ellen (Arthur) Quade, Lanell Koziatek.

Further survived by Joann's children;

Dennis, Andrea (Brendan) Reinke and

Marissa Grabowski and nine of their

grandchildren; Madison Clary, Jerzie

Clary, Audrina Reinke, Eliza

Grabowski, Elena Reinke, Ian Clary,

Cody Clary, Athena Reinke and Brian

Sorger.

knew there, for the care and compassion

they showed Patrick in his time of need.

At the age of 58, Tia received her

master’s in business from Concordia

University. She has worked for the

Oneida Nation as a supervisor at the

casino.

A loving and patient person, nothing

brought Tia more joy than to be with

her family. Loving and nurturing, Tia

was a natural caregiver to those who

she cared for, and always wanted to

help any way she could.

She is survived by her children; Raul

(Racheal) Lira, and 4 children, Edwardo

(Crystal) Lira, and 6 children, Gonzalo

Lira and 2 children, Janet (Jesus) Lira

and 6 children, and Canice Beechtree

and 3 children. Tia is further survived

by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins,

and friends.

Tia was preceded in death by her

parents, as well as her 4 siblings.

Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home

305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, after

12:00pm on Sunday, December 11,

2022. The Oneida Hymn Singers will

sing at 1:30pm, followed by a service at

2:00pm.

Special thanks

to Bellin

I.C.U., and to

Ally her nurse.

Patrick proudly served our country in

the US Army as a tank crewman with

H Company 2nd Squadron 11th

Armored Cavalry Regiment. He then

served in the US Navy as a crewman

aboard the USS Okinawa until

medically retired following a near fatal

injury wherein he used his belt to

tourniquet his badly mangled right arm.

Diagnosed with throat cancer seven

years ago, Patrick survived, only to

develop stage 4 lung cancer which he

battled successfully for years, finally

succumbing today to the cancer.

Throughout his often pain filled life,

Patrick touched and inspired thousands

of others who struggled and he left this

world a better place. We love you

Patrick, see you on the other side.

The family would like to thank the

entire staff at the Clement Zablocki VA

Medical Center Outpatient Oncology

Hematology Clinic, and the staff on the

cancer floor ICU and everyone else he

Visitation at the Prasser-Kleczka

Funeral Home, Milwaukee, WI on

Friday, December 2, 2022 from 4- 7pm.

Funeral Service at 7 pm. Interment and

Military Honors Saturday at Wisconsin

Memorial Park, Brookfield, WI at

11:00am. Please meet directly inside the

green parking area at the cemetery at

10:45 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials

to the DVA (Disabled Veterans

Association) are appreciated.

GLENN

SKENADORE

February 23, 1950 - December 4, 2022

Eldest son of the

late Glenn Curtis

and Dolores

Skenadore of

Oneida, Glenn

walked on at the

VA Medical

Center

Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 4,

2022, at the age of 72. Beloved husband

for over 50 years of Kathleen Skenadore.

Loving father of Elaine (Darek), Janeen

(Jose), and the late Joey Skenadore.

Proud grandfather of Dallas, Savanna,

and Xavier. Dear brother of Donna

(David), Judy, Jessie (Dave), Lori

(Tim), Jimmy (Shelly), Jenny (Leon),

Kitty Hill, and the late Dory Skenadore.

Further survived by other loving

relatives and friends.

Glenn proudly served his country for

two terms, from 1968-1970, in the US

Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

After his service, Glenn attended the

Milwaukee Area Technical College

(MATC) and received multiple

Associates degrees, where he was also

the Editor of the MATC newspaper

publication. He went on to have a very

fulfilling career as a producer and

director at WTMJ, Channel 4 in

Milwaukee, which he loved.

Glenn was a wonderful family man and

adoring grandparent. His intelligence

Continued on page 21

Glenn D. Skenadore

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OBITUARIES

From page 20 / Glenn D. Skenadore

Family and friends may visit at the

Oneida Nation Longhouse, W370

Reformatory Road, Seymour,

beginning at 5 pm. on Sunday,

November 27, 2022. Visitation will

continue through the night and into

Monday morning, November 28, 2022.

The service will begin at 10 am. Burial

will follow at the Oneida Sacred Burial

Grounds.

and wit always kept people laughing.

Glenn and his wife, Kathy, loved

traveling and enjoyed regular trips to

Las Vegas. Glenn was a proud Marine

who served his country bravely. His

gentle spirit was loved by all, and he

will be missed greatly.

His memorial service was held on

December 14th, 2022 at Feerick Funeral

Home in Shorewood, Wisconsin.

VA N I E C I A D AW N R O S E S M I T H

“YAKONUHSAYENAWA’K U”

(SHE HOLDS THE HOUSE)

February 18, 2000 - November 22, 2022

Vaniecia Dawn

Rose Smith

“Yakonuhsayenawa’ku” (She

Holds

the

House), 22,

passed away

November 22,

2022. The daughter of Latakeh “Duck”

and Tara (Adams) Smith was born

February 18, 2000.

SHIRLEY

ANN

THOMAS

July 11, 1939 - November 26, 2022

Shirley Ann

Thomas, 83,

Oneida Nation,

passed away on

Saturday,

November 26,

2022.

She was born July

11, 1939, to the late Julia Metoxen and

Henry Huff. Shirley was united in

marriage to Donald Thomas.

She enjoyed Bingo, sewing, going to the

casino, and most of all spending time

with her family.

Growing up, “Nae Nae” loved music

and was always cracking jokes. She

would often say her favorite things to

do were “talking s**t and chewing

bubble gum.” Her passion for makeup

and hair led her to the Salon Professional

Academy after high school. She loved

helping her brothers and was very proud

of her nephew.

Shirley is survived by her children; Julie

(Gus Haggerty) Thomas, Florence

Jordan, Dowe (Rebecca) Thomas,

JoAnn Galvon, Gloria (Donald)

Wintrone, and Violet (Thomas) Blake.

Her siblings; Mary LeMieux, Patricia

Bielke, Helen Huff, Carol LeFebvere,

Henry Huff, Ellen Huff, and many

grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Vaniecia is survived by her parents,

Latakeh and Tara; boyfriend, Ivan

Huff; siblings, Vianna, Vashantai,

Vintz, VaRyeuce, Vontayveuce and

Valynteno; nephew, Matthew Doxtater;

grandparents, Diane Moore, Karen

Adams, Paul Smith “Sugar Bear,” Bev

Scow and Gary (Brenda) Adams. She

is further survived by her Auntie NaNa

and Uncle BriBri; great-grandma

Annabeth “DoDo” Ness; many aunts,

uncles, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her

husband Donald Thomas, her son

Drake Thomas, daughter Shirlann

Thomas, as well as her siblings; Beatrice

LeMieux, Violet Stephany, and Sandra

Doxtator.

She was preceded in death by her Auntie

Jiggy; uncles Joey Adams and Dwaynn

Moore; friend Cassi Lamibao; and

other extended family.

Friends may call after 9 am on Saturday,

December 3, 2022 at Ryan Funeral

Home 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere.

The Oneida Hymn Singers will sing at

11:30 am, followed by a service at

12 pm. Burial will follow at the Sacred

Burial Grounds.

JANUARY 2023 | 21

Wisconsin

Virtual Tribal

Caregiver

Connect

Are you taking care of

someone with

memory loss or

confusion? Would

you like to meet

others like you?

Come share your

stories with us!

The Tribal Caregiver

Connection session is

supported by the Tribal

Dementia Care

Specialist in the state.

Caregiver connect

sessions are a great

way to share stories,

get tips and strategies

from other caregivers

journey.

Join us every 2nd

Thursday of the

month from 12-1 PM

To register or for questions

please contact:

Deb Miller / Oneida Tribal

DCS, 920-869-4854 or

dmiller4@oneidanation.org

22 | JANUARY 2023

REMEMBRANCE

KALIHWISAKS

EVA M. DANFORTH

Obituary addition from the family

Eva’s obituary was published in the November 2022 issue.

However, her children, Joanne, Jim, and Jerry, on behalf

of the rest of the family wanted to add several important

items to honor her legacy, who would have turned 97 on

November 20, 2022.

First, we would like to express our appreciation to those

that provided support and care during this difficult time.

Dr. Michael Flood who was Eva’s doctor for many years

and was most helpful to our family, Anna John Nursing

Home Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants & staff, and

all who provided loving care for many years, especially

during recent weeks. We also thank the health care

providers at St Mary’s Hospital for their expert care and

support and finally, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to

the “Fire Keepers” for their time, support, and food

donations.

Eva was very proud of the time she served as secretary

and as council member of the Oneida Business Committee

(OBC). As secretary, she served consecutively from 19581963. At that time, the OBC secretary served one-year,

unpaid terms. Her hand-written Committee minutes and

other official correspondence remain today in Oneida

records and in the National Archives in Washington DC.

Eva also served as council person from 1972-1975. During

her time as secretary the National Congress of American

Indians (NCAI) solicited Oneida to

become a member, but at that time

Oneida did not have the funds to

pay for this so the NCAI waived the

initial membership fee. On one

occasion, Eva was Oneida’s

representative to travel to

Washington DC, along with other

NCAI delegates, to meet President

John F. Kennedy and deliver a leatherbound booklet, which was a list of the

needs that existed at each of their

reservations. This event made a lasting

impression with her, and one that she was very

proud of.

Eva was also very grateful and appreciative of

the many friends she made during her work as a

Wisconsin Job Services employee, serving

primarily the Oneida, Menominee and StockbridgeMunsee Reservations.

In all her endeavors, Eva approached each one with

complete dedication to do her best. She was a kind and

caring wife, mother, grandmother, auntie, sister, friend,

and Oneida Nation leader who will be greatly missed.

I’ve had a long regard for generational things: pottery, cultural things, participation

in dancing and extended family. Only in that way does culture survive, only in that

way is culture active.

~ Tessie Naranjo, Santara Clara Pueblo

Culture teaches us how to live and it ensures that knowledge about life is handed

down from generation to generation. Culture gives us the feeling of belonging.

It helps us raise our family in a good way. It teaches us how to treat one

another. Culture sets boundaries for societies. We need to develop our culture.

If we have left our culture, then we need to come back to it. Culture leads

us back to the Great Spirit. Sometimes in our lives, we leave what we know

works and experiment with something else. Then we get into trouble. So, we

need to come back home. Indian people are lucky to have a culture to return to.

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

NEWS

JANUARY 2023 | 23

The Sustainers Sculpture Honors Burial Grounds

Photo Courtesy Karen Ann Hoffman

Mark Fischer's sculptor "The Sustainers" installed at Lake Emily County Park, Amherst Junction, WI on October 22, 2022.

By Karen Ann Hoffman,

Oneida Member

Oneida sculptor Mark Fischer’s,

The Sustainers’, was installed at

Lake Emily County Park, 3968 Park

Drive, Amherst Junction, WI on

Saturday October 22, 2022 to honor

the nearby burial grounds.

Karen Ann Hoffman, Oneida

m e mb e r, who s p a rke d t he

momentum for this event, describes

her thoughts on copper-patinated

human-sized artwork honoring this

sacred site, “It’s beautiful to see a

contemporary expression of our

arts continue that long tradition.

Mark Fischer’s ‘The Sustainers’

does exactly that in powerful and

important ways.”

Artist Mark Fischer (turtleclanart.

com) spoke about the importance of

acknowledging these kinds of places

with work conceived, deigned, and

created by Native artists. Fischer

depicts The Sustainers holding a

basket of corn, beans and squash.

He also incorporated fish into the

design in response to the area’s long history as a place of

abundance for Native people.

The Sustainers is as a commission for the Lake Emily

project. County Parks Supervisor, Ryan Rose coordinated

the installation logistics with Fischer. One significant aspect

was the selection and placement of

an ancient rock slab showing ripple

marks from when Wisconsin was at

the bottom of a shallow sea which

is used as a riser for the sculpture.

It adds depth of time, which speaks

to the nearly 500 generations of

Native presence on this site.

Project member Dr. Ray Reser,

an archaeologist who has long

studied the Lake Emily mounds,

noted that he first encountered

these mounds as a parks employee

in the 1970’s. He aided the project

by mapping the mounds within

the park so that site selection for

the sculpture would respect the

footprints of the mounds and

its installation would avoid any

disturbance to the area.

Funded by private donations

and major support from CREATE

Portage County, the gathering

concluded with a meal of Three

Sisters soup, cornbread, nuts and

berries eaten in a circle around a

campfire. CREATE’s executive

director, Maggie Marquardt, discussed plans for a larger,

public dedication of The Sustainers in the future. Marquardt

spoke about public arts as a way of celebrating diversity in

rural areas.

24 | JANUARY 2023

COMMUNITY EVENTS

KALIHWISAKS

Tips to

Prevent the

Spread of

Respiratory Illnesses

home when feeling unwell,

1 Stay

keep sick kids home.

Cover your cough or sneeze with

2 a tissue or elbow.

Hike Your Way

Through the Holidays!

Oneida Adventures is excited to host a variety of hikes

during the holiday months! Experience the crisp fresh air as

we connect with friends and meet new ones. Take a break

from the hectic day and experience the great outdoors!

Choose a fast paced walk or a medium hike. Hikes begin at

12:05 and conclude at 12:55. *Hikes may be switched to

snowshoe adventures depending on conditions.

You must pre register to participate!

Contact Adventure_Dept@oneidanation.org

Thursday, January 5 – Sherwood Forest - Fast paced

Get Vaccinated. COVID booster

available for 5+. FLU vaccine for

6 months +.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose,

and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people

who are sick.

Wear a well-fitting mask when

COVID community levels are

medium or high.

Children, pregnant women, and

individuals over 65 are more

vulnerable.

Call your Healthcare Provider if you

have questions about your symptoms.

For more information on how to protect

against respiratory illness, visit CDC

website or call

Community Health

Services at

920-869-4840.

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

NOTIFICATION

ONEIDA NATION

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023, 12:15pm

Norbert Hill Center

Business Committee Conference Room

N7210 Seminary Rd., Oneida, WI

JANUARY 2023 | 25

Find Public Meeting

Materials at

Oneida-nsn.gov/government/

Send Public Comments to

LOC@oneidanation.org

Ask Questions here

LOC@oneidanation.org

920-869-4417

ONEIDA PERSONNEL POLICIES ANDS PROCEDURES AMENDMENTS

The purpose of the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures is to provide for the Nation’s employee related policies and

procedures including recruitment, selection, compensation and benefits, employee relations, safety and health, program

and enterprise rules and regulations, and record keeping. Amendments to the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures

are being made to address the selection process, as well as the complaint, discipline, and grievance procedures.

Individuals may attend the public meeting for the proposed amendments to the Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures in

person at the Norbert Hill Center, or virtually through Microsoft Teams. If you wish to attend the public meeting through

Microsoft Teams please contact LOC@oneidanation.org.

If the Norbert Hill Center’s Administrative Offices guidelines prohibits a public meeting from being held in person on

January 12, 2023, based on the COVID-19 Community levels in Brown and Outagamie Counties, then the public meeting

will be held solely on Microsoft Teams.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023

During the public comment period, anyone may submit written comments,

questions or input. Comments may be submitted to the Oneida Nation

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

interoffice mail, or e-mail.

For more information on the proposed Oneida Nation Assistance Fund law please review the

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

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice to Creditors and Notice

of Probate Hearings.

The following estates

are being prepared

for probate by

The Oneida Nation,

Land Commission

Hearing Body.

Submit creditor claims to:

Diane M. Wilson, Probate,

Oneida Nation, Land Management,

PO Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155,

920-869-6614 • dwilson@oneidanation.org

In the Matter of the Estate of Kathleen Elm, Case No. 2022 LCP-0003

1. A

n application for probate was filed.

2. T

he decedent with a date of birth of 6/19/1940 and date of

death 6/27/2022, was an Oneida Nation member, domiciled on the

Oneida Reservation at 425 Henry Road, Oneida, WI 54155.

3. C

reditor claims to be submitted by December 1, 2022.

4. H

earing scheduled for 4:00 p.m., January 24, 2023.

5. A

ll interested persons are hereby noticed.

Second published notice January 2023 • First published notice December 2022

In the Matter of the Estate of Benjamin Ralph Cornelius, Case No. 2022 LCP 0004

1. A

n application for probate was filed.

2. T

he decedent with a date of birth of 5/24/1943 and date of death

7/21/2022, was an Oneida Nation member and domiciled on the

Oneida Reservation at

W1265 Tip Road, De Pere, WI 54115.

3. C

reditor claims to be submitted by December 1, 2022.

4. H

earing scheduled for 4:30 p.m., January 24, 2023.

5. A

ll interested persons are hereby noticed.

Second published notice January 2023 • First published notice December 2022

26 | JANUARY 2023

COMMUNITY

KALIHWISAKS

Buffalo

Roast In

Crockpot

Ingredients

• 3 lbs buffalo roast

• 8 medium yellow

• 1 m

edium yellow

onion, diced

potatoes, quarters

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 medium Carrots,

• 2 s prigs fresh thyme,

large chunks

• 1 medium celery stalk,

large chunks

divided

• 1 cup water

• 1 O nion Soup Mix

Packet

Onion Soup Mix Ingredients

• 1 /3 cup onion flakes

•½

tsp paprika

• 7 tbsp beef bullion

•¼

tsp garlic powder

granules

•½

tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp onion powder

Directions

1 Place potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic and

1 sprig of thyme in the bottom of a 6 quart or larger

slow cooker.

2 Gently set the buffalo roast on top of the vegetables.

3 Sprinkle onion soup mix all over the meat and then

gently pour 1 cup of water over everything.

4 Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or 3 to 4

hours on HIGH or until the roast is easily chunked

apart into serving pieces with a fork.

5 To serve, carefully remove roast from slow cooker

and place on a serving platter, using a slotted spoon

arrange the cooked vegetables from the slow cooker

around the meat. Garnish with sprig of fresh thyme

(optional).

ENTERTAINMENT

ONEIDA-NSN.GOV

JANUARY 2023 | 27

How A Native American Artisan Keeps The

4,500-Year-Old Practice Of Wampum Alive For The Culture

Wampum, a purple and

white bead, comes from Native

American culture in the southern

New England area. Allen Hazard

of the Narragansett tribe has been

making wampum from quahogs,

or hard-shell clams, for the past

40 years. He's knowledgeable

in both traditional and modern

ways of making wampum, and

he sells his handmade wampum

jewelry at The Purple Shell in

Charlestown, Rhode Island.

Scan To

Watch

How Wampum

is Crafted

Oneida Word

BEADS

EBT

FITNESS

LAND

MID WINTER

PARK

SUSTAINER

WELLNESS

BUFFALO

EXPO

GRIEF

LITERACY

NEW YEAR

PATHWAY

TOBACCO

DONATION

FARMERS MARKET

KALIHWIYOSE

MASSAGE

PANTRY

SAFE SHELTER

WAMPUM

Answer Key on Page 18

PRSRT STD

US POSTAGE

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ONEIDA WI 54155

PERMIT NO. 4

PO Box 365, Oneida, WI 54155-0365 • 2701 W. Mason St., Green Bay, WI 54155

Garth Webster

Reporter-Senior Photographer

920.496.5632

For All Submissions

kalihwisaks@oneidanation.org

Michelle Danforth-Anderson

Marketing & Tourism Director

Nicole Hrabik

Graphic Designer

Contributors: Eric Doxtator • Trista Cornelius-Henricks • Leon Webster

Peggy Doxtater • Nevada Skenandore • Hartman Skenandore • Colton Doyen

Mercedes Danforth-Hernandez

www.oneida-nsn.gov/resources/kalihwisaks/

@kalihwisaks

KALIHWISAKS

Pow Wow

June 30–July 2, 2023

Apple Orchard

Open Seasonally

Click or Scan the

QR Code to watch

the 200 Year TV Ad.

Woodland Indian Art Show

November 10–11, 2023

The Bicentennial Team continues to work on exciting projects,

including a 200 Year Oneida blanket, featuring custom artwork

by nationally renowned artist, Dawn Dark Mountain.

A week-long series of events will happen July 25-30.

Watch for details coming soon. It’s going to be a great year

as we honor our past, present, and future.

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