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PERMIT NO. 3

Volume 4 Issue 3.

April 2024

Flying Kites a Hopeful Sign of Spring!

Photo by Mrs. Lincoln

Inside This Issue:

Page 2: Councilwoman’s update

Page 3: Mandaree Elders News

Pages: 4 & 5: Around West

Segment

Pages:6 & 7: West Segment

News

The weather was just right and the wind was strong enough to fly a kite! Mrs. Lincoln’s third grade class

Page 10: Mandaree School are all outdoors running around getting their kites ready so the wind can help their kites fly. If you were

one of Mrs. Lincoln’s students before, then you would remember all the great learning and hands on

News

activities, she had you do in her classroom. This is just one more of her strategies of how she has her

Page 11: Around West Segment students discover ways in their own learning. In the way of having the students fly their kite on their own,

Community

this activity they will always remember. In past years, Mrs. Lincoln had her students make corn balls, and

Pages 14-16: Representative even taught her students how to make some other traditional foods, she had her students make their own

Lisa DeVille’s Update

clocks. I know if I was in the third grade, I would not forget my teacher letting me outdoors to fly a kite.

Kudos to Mrs. Lincoln. We can only wait to see what’s next in her classroom. With this activity, we can

Pages-26-39: Obituaries

only be hopeful that Spring is really here.

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Councilwoman Turner-Lone Fight Update

Hello to all our community members get their NDSF State fair mega bands, grandstand tickets, relay

who live here and to those who live out tickets and so forth.

of state. Before I begin this update, right For clean up day on April 22nd we are asking our community

now there are members in our to help keep our home clean of West Segment so it looks nice.

community, who have lost their beloved I would like to thank the beautification program for starting the

ones. So at this time, I would like to clean up.

take a moment and extend my sincere

sympathies to the family and relatives

on the loss of their beloved ones;

Sherman Guimont, Madaline Wounded Face, Donovan Bird,

Fred Baker, Dana Newman, Clay Spotted Bear and Julian

Lonewolf Poitra.

Your family and relatives are all in our

thoughts and prayers. I would like to extend my condolences to

our other segments who have lost beloved ones. We all need

prayers especially for our mourners and for those who are sick.

I was very proud of

these two girls so I

took a moment to

take this picture with

Aiyone Johnson and

Christine

Driver.

Johnson and Driver

our

2024

Warrior

Lady

Seniors,

April is an exciting time as we move both recently signed

forward to spring weather. For our their letters of intent

community Easter we did a drive with Dakota College at Bottineau.

On behalf of our

thru at the Water Chief hall parking community West Segment. I would like to say, we wish you

lot. The staff handed out baskets for the best of successes as you go on your venture into college

the youth and gift cards from Jack & and the world of sports!

Jill and a gift card and a ham for the

elders. There was a special guest on

hand and that was our West Segment

Easter bunny! I felt fortunate to stop

for a moment and take a photo with

Class of 2024 graduation is coming up soon with that brings

school break and nicer weather. Also our youth program is on

full speed ahead, you can contact our Coordinator, Michael

DeVille for all the great things they have planned for the kids.

our West Segment Easter bunny. It was a fun filled day for the Mother’s day is May 12th. So I would like to say Happy

kids, they enjoyed their Easter baskets, you can see some photos Mother’s Day to all the mothers, aunts and grandmothers who

on page 4 of the West Segment News. Moving right along, I are care takers of our children and grandchildren. Have a

would like to invite all community members to attend the West wonderful Mother’s day!

Segment honoring of the 10th year Anniversary for the fire hall This is all I have for now, until next time, take care and be

and the EMS services. On Friday, April 26th from 5:00pm to safe.

8:00pm this will be held at the Water Chief Hall. Also for the

Thank you for being a good reader

kids to keep them busy, we will have the jump house open on Go wits

that day. West Segment will feed the kids there so they can play.

Now that it’s spring, that means spring cleaning time. We have West Segment Representative Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone

set the date for community clean-up for Monday, April 22 which Fight

is earth day. We wanted to get started now so the kids/adults can

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For Your Information

Greetings my fellow elders,

Mandaree Seniors Lady Warriors Johnson

& Driver Sign Letter of Intent

that means Spring cleaning

our weather has been nice so

time. Just like to remind you,

elders if you have paperwork

to get in please make sure

you have everything when

you give them to me so I can

submit them in a timely

manner for you and your

appointments.

Also great news for our elders here in West Segment we will be

taking elders to Deadwood, South Dakota for three days. May 13rd so if you signed up then you are ready to go. If you would like

to have a garden tilled you can contact Rhonda or Tiffany at 7593058 Monday through Friday from 8-5pm to schedule a time.

It is that time of the year now where we will all be busy spring Left to right: Mrs. & Mr. Adam Johnson with their daughter Aiyona Johnson

cleaning whether that be in our homes or our yards. Our West and Christine Driver with her parents Marie and Russell Driver. In the back

is the Lady Lumberjacks Coach Larry Roberts, Jewels Lone Fight, Amari

Segment community will be having clean up day this month on

Butler and BrandeeRhae Mays. Aiyona and Christine are Lady Warrior

April 22nd which is earth day! If you are unable to get to the solid Senior basketball players and they both signed their letter of intent with the

waste yourself or if your trash is too large for you then you can Dakota College in Bottineau, North Dakota. We would like to wish these

leave it next to the street and it will be picked up. If you don’t’ gals the best of success to their future at Bottineau!

have a lawn mower for your grass or weeds need to be cut, they

will provide you with one. Just call 759-3377.

Remember the Mandaree Celebration warbonnet dance will be

on Saturday, April 20th at the new school here in Mandaree. So if

you are going please take precautions and protect your health.

This is about all I have for now. If you have any questions, or

need assistance please feel free to call me at my office at the

Water Chief Hall my number is 759-3377 ext. 227

Thank you

Rosie Johnson, West Segment Elders Advocate

Cell: 701-421-8519

Fax: 701-759-3444

L-R: Ethel Reeves is Christine’s great grandmother, Christine, and her

great grandfather Will Reeves Sr., in the back her mother Marie and her

father Russell Driver. Were all there to support of Christine.

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West Segment Easter For Kids

Photos by Roni Stiffarm

West Segment employees were

very busy for the Easter holiday.

Pictured above are some vehicles

lined up in the parking lot of the

Water Chief Hall. Each head of

house hold received their Easter

gift cards to Jack & Jill.

You can see prepared Easter baskets for

The employees also handed out

the kids. Easter baskets were prepared for

Easter baskets for the youth and

the youth as well.

younger ones as well.

Here is another angle of the nice Easter

baskets where it shows stuffed bunnies

with goodies for the youth.

A gift card to Jack & Jill’s and a

ham was given to the elders in

our community. Everyone was

asked to sign in as they received

their gift cards and Easter

baskets for their kids.

West Segment Easter bunny was on

hand for picture taking with nicely

decorated background for the photos.

One special highlight there was a

special guest appearance and that

was the West Segment Easter

bunny who was on hand to take

photos with kids and families. It

was a nice day, in fact, it was the

day the snow storm was

forecasted. We are very thankful

and grateful for the Easter gift

cards, Easter baskets, the ham for

the elders. A special thank you to

the West Segment staff and West Segment Easter bunny is our own

Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Renay Brown, who is always on hand to

Turner-Lone Fight.

help and make our events possible & Fun!

She is a hard worker!

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Around West Segment

We want to give big thanks to our

Mandaree community and sponsors for

supporting the Mandaree Little Lady

Warriors and Mandaree Lady Warriors

basketball teams.

Our weekly

Mandaree Lady Warriors (5&6 grades)

Little Lady Warriors (3&4 grades)

fundraiser and donations have helped

our teams purchase new uniforms (will be here soon), pay entry fees, and travel expenses to tournaments.

Thank you to the parents, grandparents, and guardians for entrusting us with the opportunity to coach and guide your children. It has been a

great experience for them to learn the rules of basketball, build invaluable team work skills, learn responsibility to the team, the importance of

hard work by committing to go to regular practices, and the lessons of winning and losing. It is the heart and dedication they put into the

basketball and to see them try their best.

Thank you to the girls who have been consistent on attending and participating in practice and putting down those phones. It is great to see

you improve and watch your confidence grow. Practices helps you learn the fundamentals of basketball and the need to work together as team

to succeed. Practice helps you not be confused on the court and be in-sync with your teammates. One day you will be our Mandaree School

Girls Basketball State Champions.

Mandaree Little Lady Warriors

Marea DeVille

Hunter Martell Assistant

Mandaree Warriors coaches

Michael DeVille

Amanda DeVille Assistant

Young Bucks Championship Win Tournament

These young players called the Young Bucks are

making their mark playing basketball! The Team

recently won the 3rd Grade Red Division

Champions! We are proud of you Young Bucks on

your Championship Win! Very well deserved

Champions!

Back Row LtoR: Anthony White Owl, Ryland

Jetty, Hooper Williams, Kingman Hale, Warren

Chase, Britt Lachney, Coash Fred Hale, Student

Manager-Season Hale. Front Row LtoR:

Moziz McCormick, Ry’Len Holds the Enemy, Flint

Hale, AJ Abbey and Heath Bear. Keep an eye out

for the Young Bucks this is only the beginning!

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West Segment Fitness Recreation Keeps Community Involved

West Segment Fitness Recreation department has

been very busy in keeping our community involved in

different kinds of activities. Some of the activities the

West Segment fitness has going on is they have a step

challenge which started the first day of March and

ends on March 31st. This particular activity was for

adults and elders with winners in each category. The

winners will receive shoes and additional Scheels gift

cards for the top steppers in each category.

Photos by West Segment Fitness

Another activity was the cornhole leagues which takes

place every Monday evening from 7-8pm at the

Mandaree Water Chief hall. Everyone must participate

in the league play in order to qualify for the

tournament. Cornhole leagues players are pictured to

Pictured are some of the participants in the cornhole

your right participating inside the walls of the league. In the photo below are more players in the

Mandaree hall.

cornhole league.

Another activity that will be happening is the

Mandaree Circuit class. Instructors are Dennis Fimbres

and Tia Mandan. For participants who want to burn

fat, build muscle and improve over all health at any

fitness level are free to join and participant. This

started on March 21 classes take place at Mandaree

Fitness center located inside the Mandaree Elders

Meal site. Classes start every Thursday at 7pm for

circuit training.

Then on April 2nd from 5-6pm will be the Autism

Awareness Walk/Run. All participants will meet at the

Mandaree

Celebration

grounds.

Shirts

and

refreshments will be available on a first come first

serve basis. If you have any questions on any of these

activities, you may contact; Tia Mandan at (701)4210239 or Mike DeVille at (701) 421-5814. Our

community appreciates; Tia Mandan, Mike DeVille and

Dennis Fimbres for all their hard work in making it

possible for everyone to enjoy these activities. They

also have activities for all ages including our elders.

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Around West Segment

Photos by Jerrilane Lincoln

Home town Cowboy in Team Roping World

Standing

Photo courtesy of Wild Rides Television

The Mandaree concert had a very good turn out. It was

nice to have the parents come in and do the decorating

of the bleachers for the parents and students to enjoy.

This year’s theme was Jungle party tonight. K-5 sangs

songs and they had the 6,7, and 8th grade students

speak in between their songs. It was nice to hear the k5 students sing and enjoyed by their parents and

grandparents.

This young man is no stranger to the rodeo arena. He’s been

roping since he was young with his brother; Luke Jarrette known

as LJ and Jeremiah Cole known as JC., are the sons of Luke and

Jennifer (Johnson) Yeahquo all enrolled members of the MHA

Nation with Mandaree, ND being their hometown.

JC has been on a winning streak, in his time of traveling. Right

now he is going in the right direction and moving toward the

“world standings.” He is leading the PRCA team roping. JC has

made a name for himself in the rodeo circuit everyone knows

who he is and how he ropes. If you watch the cowboy channel

you are sure to see JC. After winning Rodeo Houston, he is

headed into the direction of world standing. JC is for sure one

Native talented cowboy to watch in action as he heads for his goal

of being in the world standing! We are all rooting for you JC

Yeahquo!

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Mandaree Volunteer Fire Department

Great Opportunity!

Courtesy of Mandaree Volunteer Fire Department /Marle Baker

Mandaree VFD on the job day or night. In the photo above the VFD caught a

car on fire before it became full involved and created greater danger to the

owner and public. Always a privilege to work alongside these great guys

protecting and serving their community.

Ignite your career with Bismarck State College’s Wildland

Firefighter Training Program! Join our brand-new workforce

training program and embark on a thrilling journey as a

Wildland Firefighter. Whether you’re gearing up for summer

work or pursuing an exciting career, we’ve got the training you

need.

•

Classes Begin: May 20,2024

•

Tuition: $300.00-Covers all course material and equipment.

Get hands-on experience, learn essential skills, and prepare

for the challenges of combating wildfires. Our expert instructors

will guide you through this dynamic program, shaping you into

a confident and capable wildland firefighter.

Secure you spot now and prepare to be a part of a dedicated

Great work Robin Hall and Keith White Owl & Heath Hall! That call at 3 am team of professionals protecting our community from fire. Don’t

can sure be tough but these guys answer and get the job done.

miss out on this opportunity to make a difference! Ready to

Always a privilege to work alongside you!

answer the call? Enroll today!

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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

Four state-of-the-art STEM Centers at Mandaree, Parshall, Twin Buttes,

and White Shield elementaries-all on the Fort Berthold Indian

Reservation in North Dakota. Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and industry

partners XTO Energy and Marathon Oil, we have equipped students on

the reservation with amazing technology including 3D printers, coding

kits, and Snap Circuits. More exciting than all these innovative learning

tools are the imaginative minds of the students at work in them.

Walter, Jason and myself, Lisa DeVille all volunteered at the STEM

event held at the Water Chief Hall. We would like to say thank you to all

the young scientist who attended the Stem event. ( see photos above

and side)

“Science knowledge allows us to develop new technologies, solve

practical problems, and make informed decisions both individually and

collectively.”

Lisa Finley~ DeVille

Pictured above are some Mandaree students opening one

of the kits furnished for them to discover their skill in

science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Fun

ways to make great discoveries.

West Segment New s Ap ril 2024

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From The Desk of Mr. Serna Mandaree School Superintendent

As the academic year progresses, the

approach of Memorial Day Weekend

signals the end of the session. It is

imperative to emphasize the importance

of attendance and recuperating lost

time to earn requisite school credits for

graduation. In this regard, we are

pleased to offer Saturday Attendance

Recovery for the entire month of April

to enable students to compensate for missed hours effectively. We

want to make sure students meet their hours to graduate or move

on to the next grade.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our immense

Chaperone~Mrs. Jeanine Spotted Horse, Aaliyah Fox-Deane,

pride in the exceptional accomplishments of our four elementary Breyleigh Hunts Along, Stan McCormick, Jordan Hall with

students, namely, Aaliyah Fox-Deane, Stan McCormick, Breyliegh Chaperone Mr. Gerick Vender.

Hunts Along, and Jordan Hall. Their exemplary performance led

them to qualify and attend the prestigious National American

Indian Science & Engineering Fair in Stillwater, OK. Their

dedication and hard work were recognized being the top 1%,

representing

our

school

district,

state, by

attending

this

national event.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

education is more than just imparting knowledge; it also nurtures

critical thinking skills and scientific literacy while fostering the

next generation of trailblazers and problem solvers. The innovative

ideas stemming from STEM education are instrumental in driving

the creation of novel products and processes, providing the

bedrock for economic sustenance. Building a robust foundation in

STEM areas is crucial for fostering innovation and scientific literacy,

which forms the cornerstone for future success and meeting global

demand.

Mark your calendars: Warbonnet dance on April

20th, 2024; Mandaree School Prom: April 27th with grand

march at 6pm. Mandaree high school graduation date is May

25th, 2024.

Jordan Hall, Breyleigh Hunts Along, Aaliyah FoxDeane, and Stan McCormick. At the National Indian

Science & Engineering Fair in Oklahoma, Their

dedication and hard work was recognized being the

top 1 percent representing our school district, and

our state by attending this national event held in

Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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Around West Segment Community

West Segment has

set the clean up

date for Monday,

April 22 starting at

9:00am to 5:00pm.

This

is

for

Mandaree

residents

only.

Here is a schedule:

•

•

•

Take all garbage to Solid Waste~Hours

Monday~ 7am~3:30pm. Tuesday~Saturday:

7am~4:30pm. Their phone number is 7593641.

Residents who are unable to get to Solid

waste please leave your bags of trash too

large for you to take to solid waste yourself

leave your trash next to the street to be

picked up.

April:

22nd: Community Clean up Day 9-5pm.

26th: 10th year anniversary for Volunteer Fire &

EMS departments 5-8pm.

May:

1-3: Elder’s trip to Deadwood, contact Bernadine at

(701) 421-5687.

Please contact Water Chief Hall at 759-3377

if you do not have a mower to keep grass/ 9th: Youth Arts & Crafts for Mother’s Day 5-8pm

weeds cut they will provide you with one to

cut and upkeep. Please keep garbage off

residential roads and in proper receptacles.

•

West Segment Upcoming Events; Mark Your

Calanders!

10th: Mothers Day pictures and gift giving 2-8pm

29th: Hand game tournament (Memorial day event)

Staff will be monitoring yards for cleanliness. 6pm

Please be sure to keep your areas in

compliance with Hidatsa Housing Lease

agreements/Fort

Berthold

Housing

agreements. Township standards. Citations

for upkept yards/eyesores will be issued.

June:

Gloves and bags will be available at the Water

Chief Hall when available to keep yards clean

through Spring and Summer.

July:

•

Sign up at the Water Chief Hall for Clean up

day to earn your North Dakota State Fair

Grandstand or Mega Band.

23rd: Indian Relay Elder trip, vans leave at 3pm.

•

For more information, please contact Renay

Brown at 701-421-4641.

•

6th: Father’s Day Cornhole tournament 1pm

30th: West Segment Festival ALL DAY EVENT. TDH

catering 6pm

8th: Community Clean up Day 9-5pm

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For Your Information

Calling All Bingo Players

The 2024 Mandaree

Celebration

Committee will have

bingo night every

Sunday!

Warbonnet Parade Dances Schedule

Four Bears Warbonnet Parade is on

Sunday, April 14 2024. Feed

mourners at 11am Grand entry at

1pm parade at 2pm at Johnny Bird

Vet, Memorial Building in New Town.

Mandaree Warbonnet Parade on Saturday, April

20th at the New school in Mandaree.

Join us at the Water

Chief Hall with the early birds at 2:00pm and

White Shield Warbonnet Parade is on Saturday,

the regular session at 2:30pm.

April 27th, 2024.

Just a reminder; wakes or any Santee Warbonnet Parade on Sunday, April 28th

emergency event or bad at the Parshall Lucky Mound Vet Memorial

weather will take precedence Building.

over our bingo.

Mandaree Hidatsa Celebration 2024:

Little Shell Warbonnet Parade is on Saturday,

May 11th, 2024 at the New Town High School.

Mourners feed at 11am. The warbonnet parade

will start at 1pm

For Vendor Information please contact Terry

Beston at (701) 421-3339.

Twin Buttes Warbonnet Parade is on Thursday,

June 13, 2024 camping day of their celebration.

For community members wanting to put on a

Four Bears Celebration Committee

special or honoring, please contact Lyda Spotted

Bear at (701) 421-2867 or Elyza Robertson at Vendors can contact Vonnie Alberts at (701) 421(701) 421-4009. Please contact them before 2642 or email: Vonnie_jo@live.com

April 30, 2024.

Dance Specials contact Nakota Begay at (701)

Message for Celebration Committee’s From 897-9812 or email: grayboynakota@gmail.com

Solid Waste Director

It is that time of year to start scheduling clean ups

as we can only do 1 per community at a time. I will

also need to hear from someone from each

Celebration Committee to set up service. I was

already contacted by the Four Bears Committee.

Kanzas Johnson, Solid Waste Director

Cell: 421-7674

Office: 627-2034

Santee Lucky Mound Celebration:

Vendors can contact Karen Walks at (701) 4217397

Dance Specials, giveaways, honoring (s) or any

special event can contact Felicia Dickens at (701)

421-7868

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For Your Information

Numbers for Your Convenience

Wolf Chief Store & More

Water Chief Hall : (701) 759-3377

Wolf Chief Store Hours: Mandaree One Stop: (701) 759-3609

7am-8pm

Monday

to Wolf Chief Store & More: (701) 759-3140

Friday.

West Segment Elders Advocate Rosie Johnson:

On Saturday and Sunday at (701) 759-3377 ext.227 Her cell (701) 4218519.

the Wolf Chief Store opens

Mandaree Clinic: Monday-Friday from 8:00am

at 10am to 6pm

to 4:30pm phone 759-3422 (Pharmacy is open

daily)

Hay Draw Café opens 8am to Mandaree School: 759-3311

2pm Monday to Friday.

Native Printing LLC IN Mandaree Is Open For All

Hay Draw Café is closed on

Saturday and Sundays.

Your Printing Needs

Native Enrolled Member in the Mandaree Area:

Lindsey Fox Sepeta will be We offer the following:

there if you have any Embroidery

questions you can call her 421-6347.

Sublimation

Vinyl Heat Press

Mandaree One Stop

DTG

Silk Screen Services

Monday –Friday: 6am to 8pm

Mandaree One Stop is closed on Weekends.

For information you can call 759-3609

Phone: (701) 421-1027

Email: nativeprinting_nt@yahoo.com

Mandaree Field Clinic Hours

Clinic is open Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm:

Closed for Lunch 12pm-1pm

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Schedule:

Saturday: 7:30 pm New Town

Sunday: 8:30am New Town

Sunday: 11:00am Mandaree

Mandaree Post Office Hours:

Monday-Friday: 12:00-4:00pm

Saturday: 11:00am– 1:00pm

FNP Lori Jepson: is in the Mandaree Clinic on

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays

Every Wednesday: a Nurse will be at the Clinic

for immunizations only by appointment.

Mandaree Clinic Pharmacy: is open everyday

during the week Monday-Friday 8:00am to

4:30pm

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From District 4A Representative Lisa DeVille

I gave verbal public comment on the Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) and Bureau of

Land Management (BLM) Final Onshore

Leasing Rule. My verbal public comment is

below for you to review.

PRESS RELEASE:

BLM's Finalized Methane Rule Limits Waste of Natural

Resources and Pollution in Western Communities

Strong enforcement of BLM and EPA rules are now needed to

protect communities from the harmful pollutants generated by oil

and gas extraction on federal and tribal lands.

Hi my name is Representative Lisa FinleyDeVille and I represent over 7000 residents of

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, the Bureau of Land Management

the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota

(BLM) finalized a rule to address methane waste from oil and gas

District 4A. I am an enrolled member of the

development. While the rule is a good start at limiting the

Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation. I and my

uncontrolled waste of methane on federal and tribal lands, the BLM

family are lifelong residents on the Fort

needs to do more to protect our public lands and minerals, taxpayer

Berthold Reservation.

and tribal interests, and Western communities. The finalized BLM

rule, which focuses on royalties, falls short in adequately

I am here today to ask you to finalize the new Onshore Leasing Rule as

addressing the massive volume of waste and pollution associated

quickly as possible. Communities like mine are in need of federal

with methane. Dr. Barbara Vasquez, Chair of WORC’s Oil & Gas

protections like this rule. Every day this rule is not passed the oil and gas

Team and a member of Western Colorado Alliance explains,

reclamation liability for North Dakota grows. At present, Taxpayers for

“Encouraging companies to commit to capturing all methane, and

Common Sense estimates the total reclamation liability for North Dakota

assessing royalties on wasted methane is a long-overdue step in

at $433 million dollars. This is not something my tribe or the state could

the right direction. However, it’s a disappointingly narrow

ever accomplish without significantly dipping into our own coffers.

interpretation of BLM’s fundamental responsibility under the Mineral

Leasing Act to prevent waste of the resources extracted from public

Lastly, I want to mention that the majority of the oil and gas development

and tribal lands and minerals. This minimal approach still allows the

on federal lands is on my tribe’s (the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara

waste of taxpayer-owned resources and the continuation of serious

nation) ancestral lands. It is the duty of the federal government to protect

air pollution that harms the health of our communities. Fortunately,

my people and our ancestral lands. We hope you can do that soon by

the EPA’s strong new clean air standards will help to protect our

finalizing this important rule as soon as possible.

western communities from continued pollution by methane and

Representative District 4A~Lisa DeVille

associated VOC’s and other harmful air pollutants. Our members

Thank you.

will continue to push BLM and all regulatory agencies to stop this

unnecessary pollution and waste entirely.” The finalized rule will

World Water Day!

reduce routine venting and flaring by requiring operators to either

commit to a zero flaring certification or file a waste minimization

For this day I wanted to say what I think about the need for Clean Water

plan for new and existing wells. Although this is a step in the right

and some of clean water importance. Humans can only last without clean

direction, the final rule will allow companies to continue venting and

water for three days. Without clean water all living things will die. Why we

flaring practices that ultimately harm surrounding communities and

need clean water?

the environment, and waste a publicly owned resource. According

to analysis by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF),

Need for Clean Water

approximately 88 billion cubic feet of methane, worth around $230

We all know that we need water to stay alive, but we may not be aware

million, was vented or flared on federal and tribal lands in 2019.

just what water does for our bodies. You need water to regulate body

This amount of gas could have met the yearly needs of 1.2 million

temperature. It dissolves nutrients and minerals, and it helps to move

households, surpassing the combined households of New Mexico

them around our bodies. Human blood is more than 80 percent water.

and North Dakota. Western states and communities suffer from lost

Water flushes waste products out of our kidneys and livers, lubricates our

revenue due to methane waste on public lands. Since 49% of

joints and keeps our eyes, mouths and nose tissues moist. It regulates

royalties collected from federal public lands are returned to the

human body temperature and protects our internal organs. Our lungs are

states, this loss of revenue from continued venting and flaring

90 percent water and our brains are 70 percent water. In fact, about 60

reduces funding for mitigation efforts, infrastructure development,

percent of the average human body is water. There is only 3% of fresh

education, and services for communities directly impacted by

water to drink in the world.

energy development. Additionally, states miss out on additional

We must protect our sacred water for our future generations. We use

revenue from the associated severance and conservation taxes.

sacred water for our ceremonies and sweats. It is our human right to

The impact of wasted methane extends beyond economic

clean water! You don’t know the value of water until you witness your

concerns. Tribal communities in North Dakota are particularly

water being depleted and live with the constant threat of contamination.

affected by methane waste, suffering not just from economic harm

Continue on next page.

Representative District 4A~Lisa DeVille

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From District 4A Representative Lisa DeVille

PRESS RELEASE:

Oil & Gas Extraction on Fort Berthold Reservation

but disproportionate health impacts from venting and flaring.

Representative Lisa Finley-DeVille (ND4a) co-founder and

VP of Fort Berthold POWER, and Dakota Resource

Council board member said, “The BLM waste rule

addresses the royalties lost from unfettered oil and gas

production, but for my community on Fort Berthold

Reservation, the fact that routine venting and flaring from

existing and new wells is not banned means the continued

waste of tribal resources. Not only do we lose out on revenue

through royalties and taxes but we also have to pay the higher

costs of healthcare due to exposure to the wasted gas.”

Studies have shown that an increase in flared methane as

small as 1% leads to a percentage increase in hospitalization

rates almost as large (0.73%), disproportionately affecting

communities of color. Native Americans also live near oil and

gas wells at rates significantly higher than the national

average, putting them at greater risk from pollution associated

with methane emissions.

CONTACTS:

This map shows the location of wells clustered around Lake Sakakawea,

•

Sarah Hunkins, DC Representative, shunkins@worc.org,

334-467-2050

created by Marea D. using GIS it shows location of fracking wells in western

•

Eric Warren, Communications Lead, ewarren@worc.org,

207-272-9002

indicate where the impact of fracking is most severe, potentially including

Fort Berthold Reservation. Areas with a high concentration of marks would

issues such as water contamination, habitat destruction, and other

Memorial For Marcia White Eagle

The Family of Marcia

White Eagle would like to

invite everyone to come

and enjoy a Memorial feed

and give away.

environmental concerns.

It should also be noted that the Fox Hills aquifer is primarily located in the

western part of the state. It extends across various counties including Dunn,

McKenzie, Mountrail, Williams, and surrounding areas. The aquifer is an

important source of groundwater for municipal drinking water and agricultural

use in the region.

It's particularly significant for oil and gas operations, as it is over utilized as a

In memory of their source of water for fracking activities in the Bakken.

beloved

mother,

grandmother, sister, aunt. Note: Since 2010 our ancestral lands have been heavily oil and gas

On Thursday, May 16, extracted. Also, this map does not include any other oil & gas activity such as

2024 starting at 1:00pm a pipelines and treater stations.

the Water Chief Hall in Mandaree, North Lisa Finley-DeVille

Dakota. They will have some bingo games.

More on page 16.

So bring your own dabbers.

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From District 4A Representative Lisa DeVille

The first day North Dakota

Democratic-NPL 2024 State

Convention I gave the Land

Acknowledgement. Below is

my speech for your review.

ND Dem NPL Convention

Land

Acknowledgment

Spring 2024

Dosha!

My

name

is

Representative Lisa FinleyDeVille. I represent District

4A. My Native American

name is “Accomplishes

Everything” and on my

mother passing last year I

receive her name “Eagle

Woman.” Thank you for

letting me give the Land

Acknowledgement.

While

land

acknowledgements are often

made with good intentions,

we must also acknowledge

that

there

are

some

challenges with land acknowledgements becoming more

performative gestures. As we gather on this land, we must

confront the limitations of frameworks that often accompany such

acknowledgements. While recognizing the traditional territories of

Indigenous people, we must acknowledge that notions of property

rights and governance have historically served to dispossess and

marginalize our communities.

This acknowledgement is not just a symbolic gesture, but a call to

action to dismantle oppressive structures and work towards

genuine reconciliation and justice for all people. The lands we

occupy were stolen through colonization, genocide, and forced

displacement, actions justified by ideologies that prioritize

individual rights over collective well-being. These ideologies

continue to perpetuate systems of oppression and environmental

degradation that disproportionately impact Indigenous people. All

land acknowledgements should be accompanied by meaningful

call to action to address the ongoing issues faced by Indigenous

communities, please donate to Native lead organizations that are

working to make some of the most transformative change in North

Dakota.

We acknowledge that we are on the ancestral lands of the Nueta,

Hidatsa, Sanish, Anishinaabe, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota people,

who have stewarded this land for countless generations. We

recognize our enduring connection to this territory, which remains

vital to our cultural, spiritual, and physical well-being.

As we gather on this land, we honor the resilience and wisdom

of the people who have lived here since time immemorial. We

pay tribute to their traditions, languages and ways of life,

which will continue to enrich our communities today. We

honor the spirits on this land from centuries passed, and

acknowledge their contributions and sacrifices to bring us

here today.

We acknowledge the ongoing injustices and hardships faced

by Native American communities, including the legacy of

colonization, dispossession, and systemic oppression.

We commit to standing in solidarity with the Native people

of North Dakota and working towards healing, justice, and

reconciliation. We must commit to supporting indigenous

sovereignty, self-determination and land stewardship

practices that center community well-being over capitalist

interests.

Especially today, as we confront environmental challenges

such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution, we must

draw upon the wisdom of indigenous people’s traditional

ecological knowledge and work collaboratively to protect our

planet for future generations.

May we always strive to honor the sacred bond between the

land and its original caretakers, and to uphold the principles

of respect, reciprocity, and responsibility in our relationship

with this land and all who call it home.

Maacagiraac (Thank you)

Representative Lisa Finley- DeVille (District 4A)

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For Your Information

Photos by Mrs. Lincoln

These kids trying their best to get their kites in the

air. Some of them struggled with their kites but

didn’t give up these kids kept on trying, their kites

kept them pretty busy.

Here is the end result! Look at all those kites in

the sky what an awesome sight to see. These

students walked and ran to keep their kites flying

high. The sight of kites was all worth their fun!

West Segment News April 2024

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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College News

Submitted by Chad Wright Marketing Specialist

NHSC April News & Events:

Events:

April 2nd & 3rd:~Achieve the Dream Campus Visit

April 4th~Turtle Mountain Community College Visit

April 5th~50th Anniversary Gala @ Four Bears

April 7th~Sunday Academy @ 10:30am in Room 12

April 9th~Lunch & Learn (Drug & Alcohol Abuse) @Noon

April 11th~Career Fair @Johnny Bird 9am~5pm

April 12th~Science Day on Campus 9am~Noon

April 17th~Storm Study Night in the cafeteria @ 4:30pm

April 18th~Lunch & Learn (Seed Starting) Room 37@Noon

April 19th~High School Visit Day

April 23rd~MHA Traditional Food & Seed Summit~Cafeteria@8:30am

Academics:

April 29th~May 3rd~Finals Week

April 30th~Summer Applications Due

Campus Updates:

Upcoming Application Deadlines:

•

Summer Applications Due– April 30th

•

Summer Documents Due– May 10th

New Hires:

Lisa Chavez~Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness

Alyssa Starr~ Equine Extension Assistant in Twin Buttes

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MHA Job Announcements

COM M UNITY HEALTH

REPRESENTATIVE:

CHR - Mandaree

Location: Mandaree, ND

Management: No

Description: Regular, Full-Time, Benefits

Pay: $20.00-23.00/hour

Deadline: Open until filled

Questionnaire: Child Care

SOLID WASTE:

Transfer Technician - Mandaree

Location: Mandaree, ND

Management: No

Description: Regular, Full-Time, Benefits

Pay: $17.85/hour

Deadline: Open until filled

Beautification:

Field Laborer: Mandaree (Seasonal)

Pay: $20.00/hour

Education:

Education Advocate:

Location: Mandaree School

Pay: $22.00-$25.00

Fort Berthold Rural Water:

WTP Operator-Mandaree

Location: Mandaree

Management: No

Description: Regular, Full-time Benefits

Pay: $25.00/per hour

Elbowoods Memorial Health Center

Job Announcements

Nursing:

C.N.A.-MFC

Location: Mandaree

Management: No

Description: Regular, Full-time, Benefits

Pay: $DOQ (depends on qualifications)

RN-MFC

Location: Mandaree

Management: No

Description: Regular, Full-time, Benefits

Pay: $DOQ (depends on qualifications)

For questions regarding the application process,

please call: Human Resource Dept. at (701) 6278251.

TAT Boys & Girls Club:

The Boys & Girls Club is looking for a few good

employees!!! There is a site on each segment; Full Time,

Part Time and Youth Positions AVAILABLE!!!

Must be able to plan and conduct activity/programs with

kids.

Must be able to think on your feet!

Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Call or text me. Thank you for your interest.

Kristen Morsette, CEO BGC-TAT

For questions regarding the application process, please

(701)421-9239 (cell)

call: Human Resources Department at (701) 627-8251

(701)627-4415 (office)

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For Your Information

Happy Birthday Wishes To Our Elders!!

Veronica Serdahl

Ethan Hall

Claryca Mandan

Donna Standish

Sheila Jenner

Clayton Danks

Eldora Poitra

JoAnn Keehn

Paula Danks

Clement Baker

Please forgive us if we forgot to mention your

name, it was not done intentionally.

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For Your Information

Purifying the Sense of Sight

During Lent this year, I decided

to purify my five senses,

because I know that our

physical senses affect our

spiritual senses. I did research

and found a variety of things to

use. I want to share with you

some of my thoughts and

insights.

The

underlying

principle is that our physical

senses

should

work

in

conjunction with our spiritual

senses and together lead us to

the salvation of our soul and the

salvation of the soul of our

brother or sister.

I started with the Sense of Sight. Everywhere we look,

our physical eyes see both good things and evil things. But

God has also made us to see things spiritually as well.

Sometimes, for instance, our physical eyes see two people

with tears flowing down their cheeks embracing and we can

say “Oh that’s nice.” However, if we look with our spiritual

senses, we can see God reconciling and healing the

relationship of two estranged people. As we get closer to God

and have a desire to spiritually see as God sees we become

more aware of our spiritual sense of sight. Many examples can

be seen in the lives of the saints. St. John Viney one time came

out of the confessional and grabbed someone who was

waiting in line to go to confession because he could see

spiritually that the person was about to leave and not go to

confession.

Yes, we all know that our eyes see many things

throughout our day. And we also know that some of the

things we see, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, we should

not see because it does not lead us to our salvation or the

salvation of our brother or sister. Yes, the world saturates us

with many images that draw us away from God. These images

are everywhere – TV, internet, movies, printed material,

clothing, modern day art, billboards – everywhere! These

images can tempt us to walk away from Jesus and seriously

dull our spiritual sense of sight.

We know that Jesus desires that we see things

spiritually as He saw things spiritually when he walked among

us in the land of Israel. We know that Jesus wants us to see

with spiritual eyes His Father, His Father’s desires, His

Father’s plans for us just as Jesus saw with spiritual eyes what

the Father wanted and desired for Jesus. And when we do

have this spiritual sight, like Jesus, we will know what to

say in the presence of our enemies. We will know how to

approach those caught in sin. We will know when to be

gentle and when to be stern. We will know what to do

when the sick are brought to us. The spiritual sense of

sight reveals what is hidden so that the Father can bring

salvation to ourselves and to others through us.

Therefore, we need to purify our sense of physical

sight and train ourselves to see spiritually. We start by

asking God to purify our sense of physical sight and to

increase our desire to see everything through our

spiritual eyes. Ask to only look at things that are good for

your soul and good for the soul of your brother or sister.

Always keep looking for the Divine purpose in everything

you see. With spiritual eyes, look for the good in a brother

or sister. Look for their potential. Look for the Glory of

God reflecting from their soul. With spiritual eyes, look

for God in creation, in time, everywhere. Make choices

that keep you away from unholy sights, that is, avoid

occasions of sin. Pray that your physical sight will not

provoke evil thoughts. Pray that you do not use the sense

of sight for evil.

I firmly believe, if you or anyone truly tries to purify

their sense of sight, you will get closer to God. It will

demand some changes in your way of life but if you do,

your mind will be renewed and your heart will become

more open and aware that Jesus is with you, that the Holy

Spirit is guiding you and that the Father is blessing you

with untold gifts. In the next article, I will offer my

thoughts and insights on purifying the sense of hearing.

May God Bless you Always

Have a great day with Jesus Christ

Love & Prayers

Father Roger Synek

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

New Town and Mandaree

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For Your Information

Welcome Baby!

Photo courtesy of parents

Baby Boy named Jasper Don

Rush.

Born: March 4, 2024 at Sanford

Health Hospital in Bismarck,

ND

Wt: 7lbs 2 oz

Length: 18 inches

Parents: Dorothy (White Owl)

Rush and Sky Rush.

District Meeting for Mandaree Community

Good afternoon,

We understand that many of our members have busy lives and

don’t have the chance to attend cooperative gatherings like the

annual meeting. To make sure every member’s voice is heard,

we’ll be holding district meetings throughout our service

territory with the next scheduled meeting taking place in

Mandaree. Members of this service zone (District 2C) are

invited to attend this informal; meeting to receive an update

on the cooperative and ask any questions they may have

regrading their service. (See flyer below for time and place)

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Mandaree Warbonnet Parade

2024 Mandaree Hidatsa Celebration Warbonnet

Parade Dance

On Saturday, April 20th, 2024

Mandaree New School

Mandaree, ND

Mourners Feed at 11:00am

Grand Entry at 1:00pm

Parade Starting at 2:00pm

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Parshall-Lucky Mound Warbonnet Parade & Celebration

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Obituary

Sherman Todd Guimont, Three Rabbits “Itigidowishi” 65, of Mandaree died on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the

St. Benedicts Health Center in Dickinson.

Sherman’s Celebration of Life Services will be at 10 a.m. (mountain time) on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the

Ladbury Funeral Home in Dickinson with Marcus Wells Sr., and Senior Pallbearer Carlisle Truman Mahto

presiding. Interment will take place at the Guimont Family Cemetery in Mandaree. Visitation will be one hour

prior to the service.

Sherman Todd Guimont was born on September 22, 1958 in Dickinson, North Dakota. He is the son of

Raymond and Eunice (Benson) Guimont. He was raised and educated in Mandaree, having graduated from

Killdeer High School in 1976. Sherman received a football scholarship to Haskell, Kansas.

Sherman was united in marriage to Ramona Romanyshyn on February 12, 1988 at the Justice of the Peace in

Denver, Colorado. While in Denver, he attended the Emily Griffith Technical College where he received his

degree in Plumbing. He went on to be a member of the Plumbers Local # 3.

He belonged to the Denver Chess League, the Chubbies Softball League, South Urban Denver Basketball

League, the Rosebud Fast Pitch Softball Team, and Flag Football League. He also enjoyed Elk and Deer

hunting, skiing, white water rafting, attending Broncos games, listening to music and playing guitar. Sherman

loved to tell jokes and enjoyed traveling.

Sherman is survived by his wife, Ramona; son-Jordan Joseph (Lori) Guimont, Denver, Co., one grandsonJordan parker Guimont. His mother-Eunice, Siblings; Arnold (Veronica) Guimont, Mandaree, Cletus (Marcella

Espinoza) Guimont, Craig, Co., and Marmie (Alan) Sales, Dewy, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his son, Shiloh Raymond Guimont, his father, Raymond. Grandparents; Herman

and Georgianna Guimont, Frank Benson and Fannie Birdsbill; sister, Margo Stops at Pretty Places; aunts; Faye

Lone Fight, Christine Benson, Lois Benson, Elizabeth Lengyel and uncle Tidas Benson.

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Obituary

Cherished & Treasured Memories of

Sherman Todd Guimont

Three Rabbits “Itigidowishi”

September 22, 1958~March 7, 2014

Celebration of Life Service

Presiders:

Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 10:00am at

Sr. Pallbearer Carlisle Truman Mahto

Ladbury Funeral Home

Marcus Wells Sr.

Dickinson, North Dakota

Senior Pallbearer:

Carlisle Truman Mahto

Pallbearers:

Maynard Demaray

Brooks Wells

Barlow Wells

Shad Wells

Ed Romanyshyn

Cindy Romanyshyyn

Nichole Romanyshyn Richard Romanyshyn

Interment:

Guimont Family Cemetery

Mandaree, North Dakota

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Obituary

Madeline Louella Wounded Face was born on April 18, 1947, in Elbowoods, to Geraldine Wounded Face and Roderick Lone Fight. She was a

child and a member of the Knife Clan. Maggie was raised in the Mandaree area where she graduated from high school. While she was

younger, she also attended boarding schools.

After high school, Maggie and her friend, Bunny Fimbres, ventured to Los Angeles, CA, with the relocation program. After returning to North

Dakota, she continued her education, became a nursing assistant, and worked in Minot.

Maggie worked in several positions at Four Bears Casino & Lodge, including in the Player’s Club. She was friendly and excellent at her job.

Maggie was kind-hearted and well-mannered.

She loved traveling to Denver and Montana to visit family. She was an avid Denver Broncos fan! Even though she was reserved and private,

she easily joked around with her family and close friends. She was intelligent and loved reading books. She was very patient and helped raise

her nephews, Aaron, Chris, and Seth.

On Monday, March 11, 2024, Madeline Wounded Face, at the age of 76, began her journey in the spirit world. She will be greatly missed by

those who knew and loved her.

She was greeted in death by her parents, Geraldine Wounded Face and Roderick Lone Fight; sister, Camilla Little Wolf; brothers; Gary

Williamson, Davis Wounded Face, and Reuben DeMarrias; maternal grandparents, Julia Hunts Along and William “Joe” Wounded Face;

paternal grandparents, Mary (Young Bird) Lone Fight and Theodore Lone Fight Sr.; and maternal great-great-great-grandfather, Big White.

Maggie is survived by her brother, Marlon Wounded Face (Sheriyan) of Scottsdale, AZ; sister/cousin, Evelyn Wounded Face (Boom) of New

Town; special nephews, Christopher, Aaron, and Seth Wounded Face; and many extended family members.

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Obituary

In Loving Memory

Of Madeline Wounded Face

April 18, 1947~March 11, 2024

Funeral Services:

Wake Services:

Friday, March 15, 2024 at 5:00pm

Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 10:00am

Water Chief Hall, Mandaree, ND

Water Chief Hall, Mandaree, ND

Wake Officiants:

Music:

Senior Pallbearer:

Jackie & Damon Sturm; Barb Miller

Keith Bear

Mary Gachupin

Funeral Officiant:

Eulogy:

Pastor Kevin Finley

Lisa Lone Fight

Active Pallbearers:

Aaron Yellow Wolf

Teddy Bird in Ground

Jordan Jetty

Reed Lone Fight

Chris Wounded Face

Keith Bear

Kaleb Finley

Honorary Pallbearers:

All of Madeline’s friends throughout the years

Interment:

Wounded Face Family Cemetery

Mandaree, North Dakota

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Obituary

Donovan Louis Bird “Little Bird”, 52 of New Town, North Dakota was born on May 26, 1971, in Stanley, North Dakota to

Wilfred and Opal (Fox) Bird. He departed this life on March 19, 2024, at his home in New Town, ND. He departed this life

on March 19, 2024, at his home in New Town, ND. Donovan was a child of the Chicken Clan.

Donovan grew up and attended school in New Town. He was a twin and always with his brother Joel. He thought education

was important and attended both United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, ND and Fort Berthold Community College

in New Town, ND. He graduated in 2004 with an AAS in Computer Information Technology. He was very knowledgeable

and skilled with computers. He was employed as an IT tech and also enjoyed working as a live games dealer at the casino

for some years.

Donovan was a fun, loving, friendly guy. He was always teasing and joking, sometimes to the point you wanted to get mad,

but you just couldn't. Donovan was the kind of guy that would order a cheeseburger, but no cheese. He enjoyed going to

concerts and loved music. It wasn’t unusual to find him jamming out to 80’s bands with the volume on full blast. He loved

his family and friends. He believed that family was family, no matter what, we took care of each other. Although Donovan

was the baby of the family, he was also the Patriarch to his family.

Donovan enjoyed any activity that involved being outdoors. He loved to take his kids to the zoo, the park or the river. He

liked to play horseshoes or card games and dice with friends and relatives out in the backyard of what everybody knows as

the “Bird House”. One of the kids’ favorite memories of dad and grandpa Donovan was the time he put a big tarp down the

hill and made a water slide with dawn dish soap and the water hose and spent the day with them out there.

Donovan was so loved and will be missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Donovan is survived by his children; Darius Bird, Kiana Bird, Raychel Bird, Jori Bird, Kateri Bird, Kaitlyn Bird, Kaleb

Archambault, Olivia Wilkinson, Weston Bird, Sophie Bird and Deegan Deegan, Dana Deegan, Koda Deegan. Grandchildren;

Cyrus Bird, Cedar Lopez, Kaeva Bird-White, Khonner Bird-White, Aciyana Bird, Ava Bird, Prince George Bird, Aubrey Bird

and Everly Wilkinson.

Donovan is preceded in death by his parents, sister Shawn Lee Fox, brothers; Kendall Fox and Joel Bird. One

granddaughter; Kaitlyn Avery. Maternal Grandparents; Albert and Julia Fox, Paternal Grandparents; Jacob Bird and Pansy

Parshall.

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Obituary

In Loving Memory of

Donovan L. Bird “Cigaga Garishdish” Little Bird

May 26, 1971~March 19, 2024

Funeral Services:

Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:00am

Wake Services:

Friday, March 22, 2024 at 5:00pm

Water Chief Hall, Mandaree, ND

Water Chief Hall in Mandaree, ND

Senior Pallbearer:

Donovan Abbey

Active Pallbearers:

Mike Young Bird

Johnny Bird

Travis Parshall

Eagle Scout Irwin

James Baker

Terrell Martinelli

Honorary Pallbearers:

“All of Donovan’s many friends”

Final Resting Place:

Fox Family Cemetery

Mandaree, North Dakota

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Obituary

Frederick P. Baker (Yellow Buffalo Bull “Girrabii Cirrish”), a cherished member of the North Dakota community,

dedicated public servant of the Indian Health Service, and sports enthusiast, passed away on December 27, 2023, in

Bismarck, North Dakota, at the age of 84.

Born on January 23, 1939, in Elbowoods, North Dakota to Paige Baker Sr. and Cora Rose Young Bird Baker, Fred's

life was one of service and adventure. While attending boarding school at Assumption Abbey High School, Fred

initially pursued a path towards priesthood before ultimately choosing a different path that led him to a career with the

Indian Health Service where he dedicated himself to helping native people in various capacities throughout his life.

After graduation from Bemidji State University with a degree in English and Humanities, Fred embarked on a career

with the federal government where he touched the lives of many Native American communities across the country.

His work took him to places like Los Angeles, California, Fairbanks, Alaska, Pine Ridge, South Dakota, and Lapwai,

Idaho before returning home to New Town, North Dakota.

While in Los Angeles, Fred applied for and received the Danforth Fellowship at the University of California - Los

Angeles where he studied Public Administration. Fred’s work in Alaska took him to remote villages and communities,

where he formed lasting connections and made a difference in the lives of many.

Even after retiring from the federal government, Fred's dedication to service remained unwavering as he continued

his advocacy for the elderly in North Dakota by Chairing the North Dakota Governors Committee on Aging and as

CEO of the Elder’s Program in Fort Berthold. His selfless contributions to the community will be remembered and

cherished for generations to come.

An avid sports fan, Fred's love for the University of Michigan football team was well-known, and his family celebrated

their National Championship win in 2023 with great joy on his behalf. But beyond his love for sports, Fred's true

legacy lies in the countless friendships he cultivated throughout his life.

He had a gift for making friends wherever he went, and his warm and welcoming nature endeared him to all who

knew him.

Fred's adventurous spirit, dedication to service, and ability to forge connections with others will be deeply missed by

all who had the privilege of knowing him. Rest in peace, Frederick P. Baker, a true servant leader and sports

enthusiast.

Fred is survived by his wife, Marie (Claymore); children: Jeffrey (Jann) Baker, Gregory (Kim) Baker, Pamela (Warren)

Hill, Robby (Madonna) Dunn, and Kim (Buck) Lawrence; grandchildren: Megan (Kirby) Armstrong, James (Olivia)

Baker, Cora Hill, Wacey White Bear Dunn and X’Zalea Martin; and many more grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He loved them all.

Fred is also survived by his brother Paige (Joan) Baker PhD and their children Jennifer (Mark) Quintette, Jason

(Marie) and three children, Allison (Wil) Nestergard and two children, Paige III, and Stacie (Gabe) Fettig and their one

child; brother Gerard (Mary Kay) and their children: Christy (Jim) Dalstrum and two children, Robert (Sarah) Baker

and four children, Tasha (Richard) Abourezk and four children, and Teresa (Michael) Mason and three children; sister

Mary Elizabeth Barthelemy (Michael Sr.) and their children: Anna Rose (Josh), Michael Jr (Savannah), and grandson

Dahu.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents Paige Sr. and Cora Baker, brother Joseph Baker, son Mark Edward Baker

and many beloved family members.

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Obituary

Celebrating The Life Of

Frederick P. Baker “Girrabii Cirrish” (Yellow Buffalo Bull)

January 23, 1939~December 27, 2023

Funeral Services:

Wake Services:

Friday, April 5, 2024 at 5pm

Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11am

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

Mandaree, ND

Mandaree, ND

Officiating:

Father Roger Synek

Luncheon Following Burial

At The Water Chief Hall

Mandaree, ND

Final Resting Place:

St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery

Mandaree, ND

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Obituary

Dana Videl Newman was born in Fargo, ND on July 18, 1971, to Allan Robert Newman and Sylvia Small. He was a member

of the Assiniboine Sioux tribe of Fort Peck, MT, the Three Affiliate Tribes and White Earth Chippewa tribe.

When Dana was 1 years old, his mother passed away and he then lived with his grandparents until the age of 5 when they

could no longer care for him, and he was placed in an orphanage in South Dakota. His father Allan Sr., and Carol Newman

raised him and his brother Allan in Mandaree, ND. Dana attended Mandaree School into his teen years and later received

his GED. He then went onto attend Job Corps in Kalispell, MT and Clearfield, UT where he received his Welding certificate

in 1996. Dana met Valerie Coen and to this union they had two children: Tristan and Maximus.

Dana worked 20 years in MS with various welding companies. He came back to Mandaree and worked as a welder in the

roustabout field with Baker Consulting and later West Segment under Dan Hunts Along. He was currently working for

Maintenance/Roads for West Segment under Curtis Hall.

Dana was an awesome drummer and played alongside Wallace Chase and Wilbur Hunts Along. He also played with the

Saddle Butte Drifters and Bird Bear boys. He often played for fun and for various events hosted by the community.

Dana was united in marriage to Nina Finley on June 29, 2000. His favorite words to describe his wife was “The love of my

life”. Together they enjoyed fishing, cooking out and camping. He was a master chef. They also enjoyed playing 4 hand and

dice with family and friends. You would often see them driving to the lake in their gray Nissan Frontier. They were never

apart, everything they did, they did together. He was a true Vikings fan. And he lived life to the fullest the best he could.

He was also very artistic and could draw free hand like nobody’s business.

His kind, quiet personality will be deeply missed by all knew and loved him. He would say, “It’s not goodbye, but see you

later”.

Dana is survived by his wife Nina; Mother, Carol; Children, Tristan and Maximus Newman; Stepson, Travis Finley; Brother,

Allan, Jr (Trena); Sister, Michelle; Nephews, Jordan, Arlin, Skylar, Daryl, Jr. and David; Grandchildren, Marty, Opal, Ezla,

Sansa and Hendrick.

He is preceded in death by his Parents; Sylvia Small and Allan Sr.; Uncles, August, Jr., Harold and Cornelius.

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Celebration of Life

Dana Videl Newman “Angry Bear” (Gau-raa-Hawish)

July 18, 1971~March 27, 2024

Wake Services:

Monday, April 1, 2024 at 5:00pm

Funeral Services:

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 10:00am

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

Mandaree, ND

Mandaree, ND

Senior Pallbearer:

Services Rendered by:

Father Roger Synek

Active Pallbearers:

Les Yellow Wolf

Walter DeVille

Jordan Baker

Wallace Chase

Ricky Anderson

Honorary Pallbearers:

Willie Hunts Along

German

Curt Hall

Raymond Yellow Wolf

Donavon Gilbert

Final Resting Place:

St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery

Mandaree, ND

Fred Hale

Music:

All Welcome

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Clayton Shane Spotted Bear, Holy Earth Hand Man (Awa Shaagi Xubaa Maceesch) born into Water Buster Clan, child of the Flint Knife Clan,

was born to Lorenzo Kelly Spotted Bear and Doris Diane “Dee Dee” Mossett on May 9, 1988, in Watford City, North Dakota. Clay lived in

Mandaree most of his life. He attended Mandaree Public School as well as New Town High School where he made many lifelong friendships.

He was active in sports, participated in the Mandaree Native American dance club, and he especially loved being in theatrical plays. Clay found

that music was his desire early in life. Clay was part of the Mandaree music program in high school and they raised funds by hosting a Murder

Mystery Dinner to travel to Disney World. That was an experience that he got to enjoy with his sister Wind Spirit and classmates. Clay was also

a member of the Reservation Regulators, a multigenerational group of horseback riders put together by Ted and Sherry Turner-Lone Fight. They

would ride in parades around North Dakota and partake in celebrations honoring our ancestors and homelands. While in middle school, their

Mandaree Pow wow club was invited to the Dartmouth Pow wow in Hanover, NH. This was one of his favorite past times, as well as the time he

traveled with White Lodge singers to California to perform the opening number for the Native American Movie Awards. Clay would say that this

was all an experience of a lifetime.

Clay traveled to celebrations with his Phelan/Young Bear relatives singing with their drum group, White Lodge. He was also one of the original

founders of the Young Bear Drum group. He was active in sweat lodge ceremony and sun dance for much of his young life. His eldest brother

Cory took him along to sun dances as a young boy and it was in this time when Clay was given his Hiraaca name Holy Earth Hand Man ( Awa

Shaagi Xubaa Maceesh) by his late grandmother, Sadie Mann (Young Bear). He was the smudge boy and fire keeper, always making sure the

dancers were looked after and the fire kept burning. Clay loved his culture and traditional ways of life. You’d often hear him greet his friends and

family with “Doosha” or “Maabi Cagiic” and when he was thankful for something he’d say “Many Maads” which was his way of saying

“Maacigiraac” (Thank you).

On September 10, 2008, Clay and Kris Wells welcomed their beautiful daughter Journey Jade “JJ” into the world. Journey was Clay’s pride and

joy. He cherished the time he spent with JJ. He loved taking her to the lake, to celebrations where they’d dance in a circle together. He’d bring

JJ to family gatherings so she could be around her cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. He’d let Journey drive his truck, which is how she

learned to drive. Journey said she will always remember how goofy her dad was, like the time he drove them all the way from his house to the

store in reverse. Clay was so proud of his daughter and all her achievements. Journey is an exceptional basketball player, and he would say,

“she’s going to be the first woman in the NBA.” Clay loved his daughter very much, she was his greatest gift in life.

Clay has a close relationship with his siblings and parents. They all had favorite past times with their brother, like lounging on a big foam

mattress in the living room and watching movies together, going for long bike rides out in the hills, having game nights and enjoying his mom

and dad’s delicious home cooked meals at the table together. Clays parents enjoyed taking him and his siblings to the lake. He loved going

camping with his family at McKenzie Bay, Mossett Bay or Spotted Bear Camp. This became a part of Clay’s adulthood, as you’d often find him

out on the water in his kayak, taking in all the beauty of mother nature. Clay loved to visit with his friends and family. He particularly enjoyed

visiting his parents and cooling a cup of coffee with them, while either watching football, or playing guitar with his dad, listening to stories his

mom and dad would share. He liked to tease and make people laugh. He was one of the most kind and caring individuals to anybody he came

across. Clay was always willing to help people in need and could be seen from time to time cleaning up his community, maintaining vehicles,

fixing fences, planting trees, and he always found time to tidy up his mom and dad’s yard. He was truly a jack of all trades.

Clay was a passionate musician who loved playing guitar alongside many of his friends and family, especially his dad and brothers. He could

play and sing almost any song you’d request. He played for various venues or at family events. In his early 20’s Clay co-founded the Ridge

Road band with Jordan and Gordon Hale, Lane Standish and Gordon White Owl and they performed all throughout MHA Nation. If you had a

guitar at your home when he’d visit, you could be sure he’d pick it up and play you a few songs. He knew how to bring your heart joy with his

singing and guitar playing. Clay had many friends, but his best friend was his trusty companion, George. That was truly a friendship between a

man and dog. George and Clay did everything together and they shared the same adventurous spirit. Everyone knew George just like everyone

knew Clay. Now they are together again, playing fetch, running along the lake shores, hunting, fishing, and just living it up in the happy hunting

grounds.

Clay Shane Spotted Bear of Mandaree, ND 35, passed away on March 27,2024. Clay will be remembered for his good nature and easy going

ways. His memory will live on through his mini me, Journey Jade and through the stories and memories shared by his family, friends and all who

loved him, and most definitely through his love for music that he shared with us all. He was preceded in death by his Paternal grandparentsLorenzo “Larry” Spotted Bear and Olive “Ollie” Sholaas; Maternal grandparents– Clifford Mossett Sr., and Celina Young Bear; Sister, Vernetta

“Boe” Wolff; Nephew, Michael Grieves.

Clay is survived by his parents; DeeDee Mossett and Kelly Spotted Bear; Siblings; Cory (Sierra) Spotted Bear, Delmar Sheppard, Denver

(Jade) Spotted Bear, Justin Spotted Bear, Hjalmer Spotted Bear, Wind Spirit (Jess) Spotted Bear, Olivia “Ollie” Spotted Bear; Daughter, Journey

Spotted Bear; His many nieces, nephews and extended family.

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Celebrating The Life Of

Clayton Shane “Clay” Spotted Bear

Holy Earth Hand Man (Awa Shaagi Xubaa Maceesh)

May 9, 1988~March 27, 2024

Wake Services:

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 5:00pm

Funeral Services:

On Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 10:00am

Water Chief Hall, Mandaree, ND

Officiating:

Kevin Finley

Active Pallbearers:

Hunter Spotted Bear Arrow Spotted Bear

Jay Stevenson

Cameron Smith

Robert Driver

Jude Phelan

Mychal Mann

Preston Demaray

Adrian Johnson

Elijah Beaks

Water Chief Hall, Mandaree, ND

Senior Pallbearer:

White Faced Bear Roaming Fox

Honorary Pallbearers:

Clayton Young Bear, Pete Lone Fight, Clifford Mossett, joe Mossett, Christoper Gillete, Richard Espinoza, Eric Stanley,

Damon Hopkins, Ian and Tommy Nelson, Gordon & Jordan Hale, Joe Myrick, Wesley Myers, Gordon White Owl, Spencer

Wilkinson Jr., Ted and Sherry Lone Fight family, Toni Hale, Alona and Jude Phelan, Daryl Bearstail family, Blaine Foote,

Todd Taylor, Farrell Kruger, Bugs Armajo, Morgan Tveter, James Jacobs, Todd McKenzie, Monte McKenzie, Aaron Vee,

Jeff and Stewart McNutt, Vincent Hunts Along, Kenny “Dude” Smith, Dean Bear, Christopher Good Bird, Dallas & Bruce

Fox, Claryca Mandan & family, Corey Goodiron, Health White Eagle, Danny Hall Sr., and family, Frankee Hall, Marcia

Young Bear, Rosie White Owl & family, Vern Huber, Frank Black Bear, Duane Sanford, all his many wonderful friends,

teachers, classmates, and many relatives. Clay had many friends and was born into a very large family so forgive us if

we have forgotten anyone. It was not our intention as we go through this difficult time.

Final Resting Place:

Spotted Bear Family Cemetery

Twin Buttes, ND

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Julian Lone Wolf Poitra was born on September 16, 1996 to Evelyn Finley and Dwayne Poitra. He was raised in Denver,

Colorado.

Julian was a person with a big heart and was very loving. He never married or had any children of his own. Julian’s

parents babysat his younger cousins, and he would help them babysit too. He grew up with his two nieces Maria and

Gabriella.

The three of them were more like siblings. He always helped and protected them.

Julian has been helping raise children his whole life and taking care of his mother Effie. In 2014, Julian moved to

Mandaree, ND with his family so they could take care of his grandfather, Edward Flys Away. He would help his mother take

care of Aziel Thomas, Akasha Thomas, and Aliyaniah Thomas.

July 31, 2020, Julian’s father passed away. Julian became a dad to those three children for the past four years until his

passing. Julian loved his family fiercely, but he was never able to get over his father’s death. On April 8, 2024 at 1:57pm

Julian passed away at the age of 27 years old.

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an

echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of

those who grieve, to dry before the sun; of happy memories that I leave when life is done.

Julian is survived by his mother, Evelyn Poitra; his brother, John Thomas; his sisters; Brandi Good Bird, Amber Finley; his

nieces; Maria Perez Good Bird, Gabriella Good Bird, India Thomas, Aziel Thomas, Akasha Thomas; Grandkids; Aliyaniah

Hunts Along, Damarious Good Bird, Jeriko Good Bird; and his Poitra family in Denver, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dwayne Poitra; Grandfather-Gilbert Poitra, Grandmother-Gloria Poitra,

Grandfather-Edward Finley Sr., Ricky Finley, Ed Finley Jr., (Tweety), Angle Thomas; his uncle Norbert Poitra, Big Jim Poitra

and aunt Renee Poitra.

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In Loving Memory of Julian Lonewolf Poitra

CEESHA IICAGII~ (Lone Wolf)

September 16, 1996~April 8, 2024

Wake Services:

Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 5:00pm

Funeral Services:

Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10:00am

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church~ Mandaree, ND

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church~ Mandaree, ND

Presider:

Father Roger Synek

Senior Pallbearer:

Jude Phelan

Active Pallbearers:

Steven Valdez

Samual Wagon

Jacob Wagon

Oscar Garcia

Santos Casarez III

Isiah Finley

Robert Cavanaugh Chucky Finley

Honorary Pallbearers:

Jacky Poitra, Sherry & Steve Valdez, Colleen & Eugene Bennett,

Maria Perez-Goodbird, Randal Sam, Michelle Valdez, Danielle

Valdez, Santos Casarez II, Mary Casarez, Basil Hunts Along Sr.,

Gustavo Gordillo, Isiah Padilla, Domonik Allan, and his many

PS 5 friends, Allen Paul Edwards, Crystal Morin.

Final Resting Place:

St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery

Mandaree, North Dakota

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On behalf of West Segment we would like

to extend our deepest condolences to the

family and relatives of Sherman Guimont to

Madeline Wounded Face and the family

and relatives of; Donovan Bird, Fred Baker,

Dana Newman, Clay Spotted Bear and

Julian Lonewolf Poitra Our prayers are with

you all.

For your information the birthday list of

our elders will be on page 21. This is the

only time the elders birthdays will be

moved.

I wanted everyone to see how nice our

Princess’s looked for the 2024 Mandaree

Celebration in color! Mark your

calendars for the Mandaree Celebration.

From Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner- Thank you.

Lone Fight and Personnel.