Published by Mandaree West Segment (2023)

West Segment News

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Editor: Lovina Fox

Volume 3 Issue 8

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PERMIT NO. 3

September 2023

Grand Opening for Our New Tribal Office

Inside This Issue:

Pictured above is the Three Affiliated Tribes Chairman Mark Fox, standing with North

Segment Councilwoman Monica Mayer and North East Segment Councilman Mervin

Page

2.

Councilwoman’s

Packineau with others holding the ribbon while the TAT Chairman Mark Fox cuts the

Update

ribbon for the grand opening of the New Tribal office building.

Page 4: Daycare Grand Opening

The weather was nice for the grand opening. They also had speakers throughout the

Pages 8-9: 3rd Annual Walk

day. Tours were given inside the walls of the new tribal office.

Page 12-13: District 4A Rep.

Pages: 18-19: College News

Page. 26: Proposed Criminal Code

Pages:28-31: Obituaries

Enrolled members who are artists were commissioned for the artwork, artists such as

Kathy Whitman and Lauren Good Day artwork are displayed inside the new Tribal

office.

More pictures of the new tribal office and speakers are on page 3 of the West Segment

News.

West S egment New s S ept emb er 2023

Page 2.

Councilwoman Turner-Lone Fight Update

Greetings

from

our

West

Segment for any questions. You can look at page 20 for more information on

community to those who live far and near. I the trip to the Berry Acres Pumpkin Patch.

greet each of you.

Here we are mid

September already with the kids back in

school. Another Season of fall will be upon

us soon. It seems like summer was here

and gone already.

I would like to

sincerely send my deepest sympathy to

the family and relatives of Norman Jerome

Standish and to the family and relatives of Frank Jasper Yellow Wolf.

Our prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. My sympathy to the

other segments as well who have lost their beloved ones.

A reminder to everyone that a meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,

September 27 for the Proposed Tribal Criminal Code. All the information

on that is on page 26 of our West Segment News so you will know more

about it.

I am glad to announce that our elders generators are now connected

and working. We are in the process of completing a walking path for

students and others who like to go walking.

We had a great turn out for the 3rd Annual Walk in Memory of DeRae

Dawn Mann, I was very surprised to hear that we had two hundred

people walking that day. There are photos and information on that in

our West Segment News.

West Segment was on hand for the Back to School Bash for the kids

they were given Nike back packs along with school supplies. The

staff divided up the school supplies to match the grades the kids

were in. I enjoy helping with the kids as much as I can. I would also

like to thank the West Segment staff for always being there on hand

to take care of things like this.

It is that time of the year now where colds happen when people get

sick. If you are sick please stay home. There is now a mandatory

mask mandate that Elbowoods Memorial Health Center put out so

when you enter the clinic here in Mandaree you are asked to wear a

mask. COVID-19 is still here so we need to help protect our elders

here in our community. All workers are advised to clean their work

areas and use hand sanitizers at all times to help prevent spreading

Again progress takes time and I am so happy we have our Hunnyz Day germs.

Care that is up and running. Their hours are 7:30am to 5:30pm right now

they have eight enrolled in the daycare and they can accept up to

seventeen. In the near future we hope to expand the daycare. Feel free

to contact Esther Hall at (701) 312-0357 and she will answer any

questions you have.

I would like to remind everyone that we have our media resources

for information; we have our West Segment Community Updates on

Facebook, we also have our West Segment Newspaper. We usually

put up flyers. Also community meetings are on in the evenings once

a month on our West Segment Community Updates social media. So

We had a lot going on this past month our new Tribal office is now open watch for our West Segment community updates. I would also like to

as you can see on page 2 of our West Segment News.

mention that our Cultural department will be starting up with singing

On another note, I am very happy that our West Segment Recreations groups again and our Hidatsa language. So please Keep a watch for

department is having activities for the kids they are having a fun day at flyers. Especially on our upcoming events our youth organizations

the jump house on September 22nd you can see the information on that and Cultural department

on page 20 of the West Segment News.

This is all I have for now, I would like to thank you for being a good

West Segment Recreations department will also be taking kids to the reader.

Berry Acres Pumpkin Patch in Minot. Parents are asked to sign up their Go Wits

kids before October 10 you can also call LeeAnna Nation at 421-1868

Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight

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West S egment New s Sep tember 2023

Grand Opening for Our New Tribal Office

West Segment Councilwoman

Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone

Fight welcomes the audience to

the Grand opening of the new

Tribal office.

Three

Affiliated

Tribal

Chairman Mark Fox, gives his

remarks on the grand opening

of the New Tribal office in New

Town.

North East Segment Councilman

Mervin Packineau was also on

hand at the ribbon cutting

ceremony for the grand opening

of the new tribal office.

Well known MC Charlie

Moran was also a guest

speaker during the grand

opening of the new tribal

office.

North Segment Councilwoman

Monica Mayer addresses the

audience on the grand opening of

the new tribal office.

Here is a view of the many people who attended the

grand opening of the New Tribal office building

located in the back of the old tribal office building.

You can see the unique shape of the new building it

is very impressive.

Page 4.

West S egment New s S ept emb er 2023

Little Hunny’z Day Care Center Grand Opening

Photos by Jordan Mann

Little by little Mandaree is making progress. Mandaree West Segment

recently showcased their grand opening of our new Little Hunnyz Day

Care Center. The center is located right in Mandaree right across from

the Rural Water Plant on Ridge Road.

On the same day Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight

presented her community update. A meal was served by the West

Segment employees at the Water Chief Hall.

Nap time rooms are shown above

with two cribs and a playpen and

swing set for the little ones.

In the photo above is their

office space needed for their

employee’s at the day care.

All smiles here during the grand

opening is Ursula Stiffarm, standing by

the refreshments they had on hand. For

those who toured the new facility.

Inside they have a play setting for the little ones.

Pictured above is Esther Hall and Angela Stiffarm

who are two individuals on hand during the

touring of the new Hunnyz Day Care Center. If you

have any questions, you can contact Esther Hall at

(701) 312-0357 for more information.

Page 5.

West S egment New s Sep tember 2023

Back to School Mandaree School Bash

Photos by Jordan Mann

The Mandaree Back to school bash was at the Zihx Ahdish

(jump house) in Mandaree. There were many activities for

the kids to enjoy such as bounce houses were available to

the kids. School supplies were distributed and slush burgers

were on the menu for the kids to eat and have fun!

All the materials you can think of were given to the

students. From rulers

to washable markers to

notebooks. Supplies were given out by their grades.

As you can see at the bottom of this page more school

supplies. School notebooks and pencils and pens were

furnished for the students.

Nicely decorated by students hands on the wall. Pictured

below were some of the door prizes that were given out during

the back to school bash.

Page 6.

West S egment New s S ept emb er 2023

Mandaree School Bash

Pictured here is another bounce house that was available

Very nice Nike back packs were given to students who came

for the kids to enjoy.

to the Zihx Ahdish (jump house) in Mandaree during the

back to school bash.

West Segment employee’s who set up the Zihx Ahdish

(jump house) did an outstanding job in decorating inside

the jump house. There were a lot of activities for the kids

to enjoy. Later during the day slush burgers were served

to everyone who came.

Here is another bounce house on hand for the day and for

the kids to enjoy while they got their school supplies and

were given a good meal. Special thanks to the West Segment

employee’s for all their hard work so this back to school

bash could be a success for the kids to enjoy!

Page. 7.

West S egment New s Sep tember 2023

Around West Segment

Photos courtesy of Tia Mandan West Segment Fitness & Rec

The Three

Affiliated

Tribes West

Segment

Fitness and

Recreation

program recently had a corn hole tournament.

This tournament was held at the Elders

building in Mandaree. A cookout was also held

during the corn hole tournament.

There was 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards at 1st place winners on the

the conclusion of the tournament. Corn hole cornhole leagues are Bucky

rules:

and DeAnn Johnson.

•

•

•

•

3rd place-Sky and Jayshelle

Robertson.

3 matches per 1 game (will play to 21 each

match).

Picture was not available of

If team goes 2-0 they will move on to next the 2nd place winners who

were Mike and Amanda

game.

DeVille.

First team to reach 21 can also go pass

The Fitness and Rec of West

such as 22-23 will still win the match.

Segment would like to thank

This is due to limited time with sunlight.

everyone who participated

in this recent event.

As you can see the weather was really

nice for the participates to play in the

cornhole

league.

Mike DeVille gives a smile while he grills

up a great meal for everyone at the Corn

hole tournament held behind the

Mandaree Elders building.

Everyone who

attended and

participated

stayed to enjoy

a great grilled

meal. As you

can see some

participates are

enjoying the

good food.

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West S egment New s S eptember 2023

3rd Annual Mandaree Rocking On in Memory of DeRae Dawn

Photos and Article Submitted by Jordan Mann

The 3rd Annual Rocking On Memory of DeRae Dawn Fentanyl Overdose Awareness Walk held in correspondence with The

Family of Beau (Elbowoods Behavioral Health) & Rhonda (Suicide Awareness Resources) Medicine Crow Family, TAT LE,

West Segment Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight, West Segment Events/Transportation/Security/PR, Healing

& Hope, The Door, MHA Sober Lodge, White Shield Women's Sober Lodge, TAT Juvenile Detention Services, TAT Drug

Enforcement, Elton Spotted Horse, Eldora Poitra, The Uses Arrow Family, Mary Gachupin, Living Waters Church Pastor

Damon & Jackie Sturm, Mandaree School Principal Mr. Sherwood, TAT Fitness and Rec, Parshall Resources Services, and

the Mandaree Community! Maacagiraac agihdiawa, to everyone who came and walked to remember your loved ones, those

who shared your stories, and for those who traveled here to our community in support of the fight against addiction.

The Medicine Crow Family shared their time and dedication to the community of Mandaree and were thankful. Over 200

walkers were in attendance and so many more who viewed the West Segment FB live of the event. Each year the walk for

Fentanyl Overdose Awareness grows. It was an amazing experience to witness the love and support each individual shared.

More and more are traveling hours to attend. People are becoming more aware of the importance of being heard and sharing

their truth with others which may save another life from a Fentanyl overdose. The family of DeRae would like to continue their

fight against Fentanyl Overdose again next year, same time same day.

The walkers began their route in Mandaree from the Water Chief Hall to the Old Mandaree School. When the walkers arrived

at the old Mandaree School, several resource services and families’ shared their stories of their witness to overdose,

addiction, and recovery. Fentanyl overdoses on the Fort Berthold Reservation remains at a record high. Each of the

Resources and families who attended, discussed the importance of recognizing addiction and the need to get their loved

one’s help. Addiction doesn’t have an age, race, or gender. It doesn't care how much your family loves you, nor does it care

how many children you have. It doesn’t care for you, or love you, it even be there for your family when they grieve your loss.

The importance of coming together and fighting addiction and Fentanyl Overdose in our community lights the path for each of

our communities in Native Country. An overdose should not be shameful or worse or concealed. So many times, we do not

want our loved one’s memory to be spoken of poorly.

Fentanyl overdose needs to be spoken out loud for all to hear.

Now in 2023, there are 30 fentanyl overdose deaths on our reservation. TAT Law Enforcement knows each time a community

has a distribution of Narcan, because the numbers of reported overdoses declined. Although the number of overdoses will

never be clear because of the fear of law enforcement repercussions, losing your children, your job... Just know it will never

be as important as losing your life.

You are loved, you do matter! Life does not have to feel hopeless. There is help in each of our communities please reach out

to any of the resources by contacting our page or Healing and Hope Peer Support Specialist Cordell Mann 701-421-5816.

Meetings are held in Mandaree check out our poster on page 21 of our West Segment News.

More photos on the walk on page 16.

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West S egment New s Sep tember 2023

The 3rd Annual Rocking On In Memory Of DeRae Dawn

Elton Spotted Horse speaking to the crowd by the old Mandaree School.

Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight also was on

hand to speak. She acknowledged that DeRae is the mother of

her grandchildren. She spoke highly of the 3rd Annual walk in

Memory of DeRae. She spoke of the importance of recognizing

Fentanyl overdoes the importance of awareness to our people.

In the photo above is

Beau Medicine Crow,

from the Elbowoods

Behavioral

Health

and his wife Rhonda

who is with Suicide

Awareness Resources

in New Town. The

Medicine Crow family

was on hand to offer

education

and

awareness

to

everyone.

Eldora Poitra who is a teacher in our

community stands strong and speaks out

against drug overdoses and alcohol abuse.

Page 10.

West S egment New s S eptember 2023

West Segment Veteran’s Memorial Wall Campaign

West Segment Veteran’s Memorial Wall Campaign Office Minot

1933 S. Broadway Suite 3

Minot, ND 58701

Office: (701) 839-3645

Fax: (701) 839-0835

West Segment Veterans Office Campaign

Dear West Segment Resident,

We are excited to announce our Veteran’s wall project to the community. In honor of the Veteran’s that have served, this

wall will be honoring as many known Veterans from West Segment. The recognition of individuals will be engraved in a

plague that will include the information about the Veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

There will be a special recognition for those killed in action, Missing in Action, or held as a Prisoner of War. Unfortunately,

funds are limited and do not cover the cost of individual recognition.

There will be four tiers of giving that will be permanently recognized on a plaque to be installed on the West Segment

Veteran’s Memorial Wall. The levels are; Bronze- $500, Silver-$1,000, Gold-$1,500 and the diamond-$2,000. Any and all

donations will be appreciated and recognized.

Your gift for your loved one will be displayed on the walk of flags in honor of our appreciation of your most generous

donation.

The West Segment Veteran’s Memorial Wall will reflect the respect and appreciation this community has for our past

military men and women who sacrificed so much for us. Thank you for your consideration.

If you need to make another form of payment of donation, please contact the office at (701) 839-3645. Please make checks

or money orders payable to:

West Segment Development Authority

1933 S. Broadway Suite 3

Minot, ND 58701

Thank you,

Vivian Lone Fight

Special Projects Manager

Cell: (701) 421-9211

West S egment New s Sep tember 2023

Page 11.

Around West Segment

N.A. Meetings Held in Mandaree

Pictured to your

right is where the

N.A. meetings are

held

at

the

C.A.R.E building

in

Mandaree.

Meetings

are

held

every

Tuesday

beginning

at

6:00pm.

In the bottom

picture they have

the twelve steps.

Coffee

and

snacks will be

available.

Please

contact

Healing & Hope

Peer

Support

Specialist Cordell

Mann at (701)

421-5816

for

further

information. See

Poster on page.

24

Mandaree Elementary Coaches Meet

with students at the Mandaree School

Photos courtesy of Mandaree School

Coaches had the opportunity to sit with some

of the boys. Coaches were there to encourage

them to join football. The coaches were Rob

and Jake no last names were available.

Students were advised of practices, and

getting fitted for their equipment. No

equipment will be given to students if their

parents did not sign their waiver.

Page 12.

West S egment New s S eptember 2023

From District 4A Representative Lisa DeVille

Protecting Our Future!

On August 29, In the afternoon I and

Walter Sr had the amazing opportunity to

go down to Denver with our colleagues

at the Western Organization of Resource

Councils to attend a meeting hosted by

the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

surrounding proposed changes to

federal oil and gas leasing and bonding

policies. Leasing and bonding are very

important topics for Fort Berthold

Reservation because our oil and gas

development is leased and bonded

through the federal process. Federal leasing is important in the

tribal context because leasing policy determines how fast oil

wells are leased, where oil wells are leased, and what

environmental considerations need to be addressed prior to

leasing on federal or tribal lands. Bonding is important because

it is the financial assurance that a company or the government

will have the funds available to clean up oil and gas well.

At the meeting I asked officials from the BLM about how these

new rules would impact my reservation. I also talked about

how it is important for the BLM to require sufficient bonds (in the

form of cash) that will help ensure oil companies or the

government will be able to reclaim oil wells in the future. This is

especially important for Fort Berthold Reservation because we

will likely be in the process of reclaiming several hundred oil

and gas wells 20 years from today.

Region 8 of the EPA staff and Western Organization

Resource Councils.

Protecting Our Air!

On August 29, in the morning I and Walter Sr were

able to attend a Region 8 of the Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) meeting in Denver with our

friends from the Western Organization of Resource

Councils. During this Region 8 of the EPA meeting,

we discussed the need for the EPA to finalize strong

methane standards that control oil and gas air

Prior to this BLM Leasing and Bonding update presentation I pollution. We have been fighting for strong methane

was interviewed by local media. We were also given t-shirts standards for close to a decade now. I support the

that stated "Oil and Gas Reform" that we wore throughout BLM current effort by the EPA to strengthen air quality

requirements for the oil and gas industry because I

presentation.

have seen firsthand over the past 15 years the

negative impact oil and gas can have on air quality

Representative Lisa Finley-DeVille

and

public

health

on

Fort

Berthold

Reservation. Also mentioned was reporting other

environmental impacts from oil and gas such as frac

sand. Although they are saying frac sand is not

hazardous. We know that Frac sand impacts the

human lungs what affect does it have on other living

things such as soil, insects, grass, and water? A

direct epa link to report was given worc oil and gas

task force.

Western Organization Resource Council’s and other groups at the

BLM Leasing and Bonding Update.

I am hopeful that the EPA will do the right thing and

swiftly pass strong methane standards to protect

communities I represent in the North Dakota

Legislature (Fort Berthold Reservation). We

certainly need more protections for our air and we

need them now!

Representative Lisa Finley-DeVille

West S egment New s Sep tember 2023

Page 13.

From District 4A Representative Lisa DeVille

The North Dakota Dem-NPL, Minority House of Representatives respond to the former Lieutenant Governor Lloyd

Omdahl's opinion on Indian Child Welfare Act

Earlier this week the former Lieutenant Governor Llyod Omdahl wrote an opinion piece published in the Grand Forks

Herald chastising the North Dakota Legislature for codifying the Indian Child Welfare Act and claiming it is "not for the

good of the children but for objectives that will deny Native American children the opportunity to live in a home that is

secure with prospects for a wonderful future." It is this mindset that led to the boarding schools, generational historical

trauma, and loss of traditional child rearing and family structure of the Indigenous People of the United States.

Below is Zac Ista, ND Dem-NPL Minority Leader response," Lloyd Omdahl's misplaced opposition on Indian Child welfare

Act"

Letter below.

I was disappointed to read Lloyd Omdahl’s recent column chastising the North Dakota Legislature for codifying the federal

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) into state law.

Omdahl’s foundational premise that ICWA is "not for the good of the children but for objectives that will deny Native

American children the opportunity to live in a home that is secure with prospects for a wonderful future" is deeply

misguided. This mindset led to generational historical trauma and loss of traditional child rearing and family structure of

the Indigenous People of the United States when thousands of Native American children were taken from their families

and placed in boarding schools where they suffered mental, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse by members of religious

orders running the government-funded schools. Not only did they lose their sense of self and culture, many also lost their

lives, and all suffered trauma that has spanned generations.

Now, three generations later, Native Americans across the United States are taking back their culture. This includes healing

the historical trauma that has manifested itself in addiction, violence, and mental health issues. Part of this process is the

tremendous work around reclaiming traditional childbirth and parenting, which includes entire communities having

various responsibilities for raising and supporting children. While this was discouraged through assimilation policies, it is

once again being embraced.

Despite his misplaced opposition to ICWA, Omdahl was right when he wrote "[w]e owe [Native Americans] big time." The

United States does, and the legal protections provided under the Indian Child Welfare Act are one small piece of healing

generational trauma and restoring families who were once legally torn apart. But ICWA recently faced a serious legal

challenge before the United States Supreme Court. While the Supreme Court ultimately upheld the federal law, North

Dakota lawmakers proactively adopted ICWA's protections into our own Century Code so that current and future

generations of Native American children will never again be at risk of losing their connection to their family and culture. I

am proud that Democratic-NPL Representatives Jayme Davis and Lisa Finley Deville led the successful bipartisan,

bicameral effort to enshrine ICWA in state law. Far from being “bamboozled,” as Omdahl wrote, the Legislature passed this

bipartisan bill on a nearly unanimous vote—and we were right to do so.

Rep. Zac Ista, Grand Forks, District 43, is the minority leader in the North Dakota House of Representatives and also chair

of the Interim Tribal and State Relations Committee.

Representative Lisa Finley-DeVille

West S egment New s S eptember 2023

Page 14.

For Your Information

Tribal Business Office In New Town Has New

Address

The Tribal Business Office in New Town are currently

moving to the new tribal building in New Town. The

Tribal Business office has a new Address. They would

like to inform every tribal member of their new address

in case you have to mail something to the Tribe.

Here is their new address:

Three Affiliated Tribes (Dept. Name)

307 5th Ave.

New Town, North Dakota

58763

Job Announcements:

Maagarishda Nest:

Position: Full time pre-school teacher

Salary: $25 to start, after 90 evaluation

up to $30/hour. If interested email:

maararishda@gmail.com

Full background check required, also

food handling and CPR training.

Desire to learn and use Hidatsa

important. Language resources, Hidatsa

Speakers available.

For more information please call: 701627-2768

Job Openings For Mandaree Area:

BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM :

McKenzie County Sheriff’s

UPDATE: Construction will now begin August 7th

Beginning Monday July 31 ND DOT with have a portion

of ND Highway 73 closed for construction.

The closure will run from approximately 5 miles east of

Johnson’s Corner to the intersection of ND Highway 22.

A detour is in place for eastbound traffic on ND Highway

73 to use ND Highway 23 at Johnsons Corner.

Westbound traffic on ND Highway 73 should use ND

Highway 22 and take ND Highway 23 west back to ND

Highway 73.

The closure will be in place until mid-September. For

further information or questions please refer to ND

DOT. We would also like to remind the public when

commuting through a construction zone to be mindful

of workers. Please pay attention to changing speeds and

road conditions.

Field Laborer – Mandaree (Seasonal)

Location: Mandaree, ND

Management: No

Description: Regular, Full-Time, Benefits

Pay: $20.00/ per hour

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Questionnaire: Not Required

C O MM U NI T Y H E A LT H

R E P RE S E N TAT I VE S :

CHR - Mandaree

Location: Mandaree, ND

Management: No

Description: Regular, Full-Time, Benefits

Pay: $20.00/hour

Deadline: Open until filled

Questionnaire: Child Care

Full Job Description >>>

SOLID WASTE:

Transfer Technician - Mandaree

Location: Mandaree, ND

Management: No

Description: Regular, Full-Time, Benefits

Pay: $17.85/hour

Deadline: Open until filled

Questionnaire: Not Required

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West S egment New s Sep tember 2023

Fort Berthold Fish & Wildlife Division

DEER BOW:

There are still tags available for the 2023 Deer Bow season. These are

being sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. They may be purchased

any time during our business hours 8:00am – 4:30pm at our New Town

Office Monday through Friday.

2023 Deer Bow Season: August 25, 2022 – January 7, 2023.

The Three Affiliated Tribes Fish & Wildlife Department will be

selling deer gun licenses for Tribal Members online and inperson at the following times and locations:

*IN-PERSON SALES FOR TRIBAL ENROLLED MEMBERS:

October 2, 2023: Twin Buttes Community Center: 9:00am-1:00pm

-(Selling Unit 4 Tags ONLY).

PRONGHORN, ELK, & MOOSE RAFFLE:

October 3, 2023: White Shield Ralph Wells Community Center:

The raffle for the 2023 Pronghorn, Elk, and Moose seasons are now on

8:00am-12:00pm (Selling Unit 3 Tags ONLY). Parshall-Red Hall

sale and eligible participants are TAT Enrolled Members ONLY.

Elders Room: 1:00pm-5:00pm (Selling Unit 3 Tags ONLY).

Chance raffle tickets will be sold at the Fish & Wildlife Office in New

Town at the cost of $10.00 per chance. The raffle ticket fee is nonrefundable. Permits will be issued after the recipients are determined by

the random draw of tickets. Applicants may only be drawn once.

Drawing to determine successful applicants will be held at the Fish &

Wildlife office on September 8, 2023 at 12:00PM. Raffle ticket sales will

close one hour before (11:00am) the drawing.

October 4, 2023: Four Bears-Johnny Bird Bldg: 8:00am-12:00pm

(Selling Unit 1 Tags ONLY) Mandaree-Emergency Response

Center: 1:00pm-5:00pm (Selling Unit 1 Tags ONLY)

The Tribal Elk & Moose Permit will cost $150.00 per tag and the

Pronghorn Permit will cost $25.00 per tag. This is payable to the Fish &

Wildlife Office when you have drawn a winning ticket. A completed

application and full payment must be received prior to issuance.

Pronghorn Season: September 29, 2023 – October 23, 2023

Moose Season: September 29, 2023 – October 29, 2023.

Elk Season: September 29, 2023 – January 7, 2024.

*Note We may close sales early in the communities if all the

allocated tags for segment residents sell out before the

scheduled end time.

October 5, 2023: New Town F& W Office: 8:00am-12:00pm

(Selling Unit 2 Tags ONLY)

October 6, 2023: New Town F&W Office: 8:00am-4:30pm (Selling

ALL Unit Tags)

ONLINE SALES: If you have access to a computer we

encourage you to purchase tags online at tat.nagfa.net/online

October 6, 2023: Selling All Unit Tags starting at 8:00am-Online

Purchasing is open to TAT Members ONLY.

YOUTH SEASONS:

*ALL TAGS ARE SOLD AT A FIRST COME FIRST-SERVED BASIS:

TAT Enrolled Member Youth ages 14 & 15 can now begin applying for

 Only residents of their segments can buy their respective

the 2023 Youth Deer Season License.

Unit Tages when selling at their locations. (Example; Only

Individuals aged 14 and 15 are eligible to receive one Special Youth

residents of East Segment can purchase Unit 3 Tags on

Deer Season license valid for the Youth Deer Season (September 15October 3, 2023 from 8aam-12pm in White Shield)

24, 2023). This includes youth who are age 13 provided they will be age

14 before the opening day of the regular gun season (November 3,  There will be a set number of tags set aside for each in

2023). Must apply through a 2023 Youth Deer Application.

person sales for each segment.

FALL TURKEY SEASON:

2023 Fall Turkey permits are now available for purchase.

Fall Turkey Season: October 7, 2023 – January 7, 2024.

DEER GUN SALES:

2023 Deer Gun tags will be on sale to the TAT Enrolled Members and

Spouses of Enrolled Members the week of October 2-6, 2023 and to

Non-Member TAT Residents Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

A finalized poster will be sent out at a later date with the dates, times,

and locations.

2023 Deer Gun Season: November 3, 2023 – November 26, 2023.

**Non-Members married to a TAT enrolled member looking to change

their status to Spouse of Enrolled Members before the Deer Gun

season will have a deadline of September 22nd, 2023. If you do not

meet the deadline, we will have to apply with your current hunting

status. If you have any questions contact our office at 701-627-4760.



Persons who are purchasing licenses for segment residents

who are unable to make it to the in person sales must have a

2023 TAT Member Deer Gun Application filled out along with

a photocopy of their ID (address on ID will be used to verify

segment residency) and a copy of their Hunter Edu

Certification. (Persons born after Dec. 31, 1961 must present

their deer hunter education certification card to purchase a

deer gun license. EXCEPTIONS: Veterans of the United

States Armed Forces that have been honorably dischargedpersons applying for this exemption MUST present a copy of

form DD214 to be eligible). There will be a limit of 4 for

purchasing for others.

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West S egment New s S eptember 2023

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The 3rd Annual Rocking On In Memory Of DeRae Dawn

Photos and captions by Jordan Mann

Pictured above is our West Segment Security ensuring the

safety of the walkers maacagiraac.

Walkers rallied together and are lead in prayer by Pastor

Damon Strum.

Over 200 walkers remembered their loved ones. Here they

are walking on Ridge Road in Mandaree.

Pictured to your left

Maacagiraac to the

TAT

Fitness

&

Recreation

dept.

They had water and

fruit for the walkers

at the half way mark.

Pictured to your left is

DeRae’s

family

supporting and gifting

the Uses Arrow/Eagle

family who traveled

from Standing Rock to

be with the Bearstail

family. In the photo

below; all chairs and

tables are being hauled

back to the community

hall.

This

event

expands each year.

This year they closed

after sundown

West S egment New s Sep tember 2023

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For Your Information

TAT Fish & Wildlife Department Continue







If you wish to purchase a deer gun tag for a segment in which you

are not a resident, don’t worry! The TAT Fish & Wildlife Dept. will

have a separate amount of tags set aside to sell at the New Town

F&W Office and online on October 6, 2023. All Units (1-4) will be

available on this date.

TAT Members who DO NOT reside within the reservation may: 1.)

Purchase in-person on October 6, 2023. 2.) Purchase their tags

online October 6, 2023 or 3.) Mail in a 2023 TAT Member Deer Gun

Application.

Mail-in applications are ONLY available to TAT Members who do not

reside on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Any on reservation

enrolled member mail-in applications will be DENIED. NO

EXCEPTIONS.



A 2023 Request for Designated Shooter Form are required to be

filled out for ALL designated hunters for TAT Elders. Designated

Shooter tags cannot be purchased online– forms must be submitted

in person. NO EXCEPTION.



Elders requesting a designated shooter will receive an antlerless tag

only.



Designated Shooters may only be assigned to one elder.



Keep in mind that there is a limited number of doe/buck tags for each

segment and elder tags are also allocated on a first come first serve

basis.



We will be accepting payments in cash, credit/debit cards only. NO

PERSONAL CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS.

MEMBERS OF THE THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES: Deer Gun Permit

are as follows:

Enrolled TAT Tribal Members: $25.00 Antlered

$10.00 Antlerless

Elder TAT Member (55+) No Charge Antlered or Antlerless

SPOUSE OF ENROLLED MEMBERS: tags will be sold during in-person

sales at all locations. There is a limited number of Spouse tags available

and will be sold at a first come, first served basis. Must be present to

purchase. Only residents of segments may purchase in segment

locations. Need to present valid state issued ID with current physical

address to verify residency. Reminder: Spouse of Enrolled members

status must be approved by our TAT Game & Fish office by submitting a

Spouse of Enrolled Member status Form-deadline for submissions is

September 22. We will NOT be accepting these forms during in-person

sales. Spouse of Enrolled Members Fees are as follows: Spouse of

Enrolled Members: $100.00 Antlered

$50.00 Antlerless

Non-Member TAT Resident: tags will be sold in-person only Tuesday,

October 10, 2023 at the F& W office starting at 8:00am until sold out.

Continue reading on the next column

Will be sold as fist-come, first-serve. Must be present to purchase.

Need to present valid state issued ID with current physical address

to verify residency. Six months residency is required.

Non-Member Resident Deer Gun Permit Fees are as follows:

Non-Member TAT Residents: $150.00

Abbey Wins Championship In Bismarck

Photo submitted by Aaron Abbey

This young little guy’s name

is Aron Abbey Jr. He is the

2023 United Tribes Junior

Boys Traditional Champion.

Aron is the son of Aron Sr.,

and Hailey Abbey. Grandson

of Bonnie Baker and Harlen

Deane. The grandson of the

late Aron Abbey Sr, and his

grandmother Kay (Good

Bird) Abbey who currently

resides in Dickinson, ND.

Aron Abbey Jr., is currently

in the second grade.

According to his father Aron

Sr., he says his son loves to dance and he always practices

at home. Now we can see why he won the Championship.

On behalf of West Segment we would like to say

congratulations on your championship!

West Segment Development Authority Members

Lisa DeVille-Chairperson

Corey Sanders– Secretary

Adam Fredericks– Treasurer

Arline Muzzy-Member

Carolyn Good Bird-Member

For any information you may contact the West

Segment office at (701) 759-3377

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West S egment New s S eptember 2023

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College News

Submitted by Chad Wright Marketing Specialist

Are you interested in:

New Hires Over the Summer:



Obtaining our GED? NHSC can help! Check out our website at

www.nhsc.edu/degrees-certificates/ged/ for additional

information you can contact the following individuals.



NHSC Main Campus-Betty Lockwood at (701) 421-0034

blockw@nhsc.edu



White Shield Liaison-Elissa “Elise” Argent at (701)743-4552

eargent@nhsc.edu



Mandaree Liaison– Frances “Buffy” White at (701)759-3528

fwhite@nhsc.edu



Parshall Liaison– Delrene “Susie” Simpson at (701) 862-2106

dsimps@nhsc.edu



Joining our Alumni Club? If you are a former NHSC or FBCC

student and want to join our Alumni group, reach out to our

Alumni team at alumni@nhsc.edu for additional information.



Joining the team at NHSC? Below is a list of jobs current open

positions and we would love for you to join us! Check out our

www.nhsc.edu/jobs to apply.

cohorts for our upcoming Fall Semester.



Computer Science Instructor

Both cohorts are available for students that



Head Golf Coach

are registered for the Spring Semester. For



Men’s basketball Coach

additional information on each cohort



Engineering Instructor

New Marketing Specialist: Chad Wright

NAS Department Chair: Michael Barthelemy

Social Work Faculty: Nelrene Yellow Bird

Business Faculty Member: Vernell Buckman

Recent Press Releases:

•

•

NHSC received a $5 Million Grant to support

Indigenous Food & Agriculture Programs.

This grant will help promote food

sovereignty.

NHSC received an award from the Advising

Success Network for Excellence in Holistic

Advising Redesign.

What’s happening at NHSC?



We have openings for our NAS and NACTEP

contact Iman Moore for NACTEP or

Athletics:

Shannon Gillis for NAS, or you can go to

Are you interested in playing for the Storm Athletics Program?

www.nhsc.edu/students/student-cohorts





Men’s basketball



Women’s basketball

is



Golf

happening now through October 7th at the



Cross Country

New Town Civic Center.

Contact our Athletic Director Kyle DeCoteau @ kdecoteau@nhsc.edu. We

have Athletic Tuition Waivers available on a first come, first serve basis.

Contact Kyle early to sign with us and apply for your tuition waiver!

The

New

Town

Farmer’s

Market

Upcoming Application Deadlines:

•

Spring Applications Due-November 15th

•

Spring Documents Due– December 10th

•

Summer Applications Due– April 30th

•

Summer Documents Due– May 10th

West S egment New s Sep tember 2023

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West Segment Recreation Department Fall Activities

Mark Your Calendar for September 22nd:

The West Segment Recreations Fall Fun Day

will be at the Zihx Ahdish (Jump House)

Free admission for all Mandaree youth. On

Friday, September 22, 2023

HeadStart thru 2nd grade students 10pm12pm (Students must have an adult with them)

3rd thru 6th grade students will be from 12pm2pm

7th thru 12th grade students will be from 2pm4pm

Hotdogs, chips and drink will be served.

If you have any questions please contact the Recreations department at (701) 759-3377

Mark Your Calendar For October 20th

West Segment Recreations Department will be taking

Mandaree Youth to Berry Acres Pumpkin Patch in Minot

on Friday, October 20th. West Segment will pay the

admission fee and provide transportation.

You must sign up by Tuesday, October 10th ,2023 (space

is limited on busses, students may ride with their

parents. West Segment Recreation department will cover

their admission fee.

K-3rd grade students will need a chaperone/parent/

guardian to attend.

4th-12 grade students will need a permission slip signed

by a parent/guardian to attend the trip.

Each student can pick a small pumpkin to take home.

Activities at the patch are from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Lunch will be provided by West Segment. Busses leave Water Chief Hall at 8:30am will return by

4:00pm. Parents/Guardians must provide transportation to and from the Water Chief Hall. Please

sign up your child by calling the Recreation Department at (701)759-3377 or call LeeAnna at (701)

421-1868 or Roni at (701) 421-2255.

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For Your Information

An Opinion on Suffering

was that he was to carry the sufferings of being

shipwrecked. This shipwreck led to the Island of Malta

receiving Christ into their lives. But it was God’s opinion

that St. Paul was not to suffer the bite of a very poisonous

snake while on the island (Acts 28:1-6), yet it was God’s

opinion that he continues to carry the sufferings of

remaining in chains under Roman guard which eventually

led St. Paul to write letters which make up a large part of

the New Testament of the bible. God also had an opinion

about what St. Paul called “a thorn in the flesh” (2 Cor

12:7). After “begging” three times for this “thorn” to be

removed, the Lord said to St. Paul, “My grace is sufficient

for you, for power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor

12:8-9).

God has an opinion on all suffering. It is

our job to ask for His opinion. Some

suffering God wants us to carry with

Him and some suffering he wants to

end right now. No one can escape from

some form of suffering because it

comes in all shapes and sizes – worry,

fear, strained relationships, financial

difficulties, heartache, diabetes, stroke,

heart attack, cancer, death of a loved

one, etc. Nor do we like to see our loved

ones suffer. And many of us will do whatever it takes to avoid

So yes, God has an opinion on all suffering. If he asks

suffering and make it go away.

us to carry this suffering, he will always be there to carry

St. Peter, when he first heard Jesus tell his apostles that it with us, that is if we let him. If he doesn’t want us to

“he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly … and be carry a suffering, all we have to do is ask, and God will

killed” (Mt 16:21), gives us an example of how most of us take it away immediately. It is our job to ask God for His

initially respond when we hear a loved one tell us that they opinion.

must go through some kind of suffering. “‘God forbid, Lord! No

such thing shall ever happen to you’” (Mt 16:22). As Jesus’

May God Bless you always

reprimands St. Peter, Jesus says, “You are an obstacle to me.

You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do” (Mt

Have a great day with Jesus Christ

16:23). In other words, St. Peter should have asked the

Love and prayers

question “what is your opinion about this suffering you tell us

Fr. Roger A. Synek

about?” We know the answer to this question. If Jesus would

not have gone through this suffering and died on the cross, we St. Anthony’s Catholic Church/New Town and Mandaree

would not have been saved from the evil one’s kingdom of

darkness. Heaven would not have been opened to us. A lot of

good came from the Father’s desire for Jesus to carry this

suffering.

Scripture has many examples of God asking us to carry

the suffering with Jesus as well as ending the suffering

immediately. For the woman who had a hemorrhage for

twelve years, when she touched the tassel of Jesus garments

her suffering ended immediately (Mt 9:20-22). God’s opinion

was that she was not to carry this suffering anymore and that

it should end right now. Likewise for the paralytic lowered

down through the roof in front of Jesus, his suffering ended

immediately (Lk 5:17-26). For the rich man who went away

sad after asking Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life,

he heard “Go, sell what you have, and give to [the] poor and

you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me” (Mk

10:17-22). He was asked to carry this suffering until he could

let go of his riches.

For St. Paul, while traveling to Rome in chains under

Roman guard, they suffered being shipwrecked on the Island

of Malta just before winter began (Acts27:6-44). God’s opinion

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Mandaree School Calendar 2023-2024

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For Your Information

Wolf Chief Store hours

are as follows:

Monday through Friday:

7am to 8pm

On Saturday and Sundays

the Wolf Chief Store will

open at 10:00 a.m. to

6:00p.m. 759-3140

If you have any questions, or need some

assistance concerning the Wolf Chief Store, you

may call the Wolf Chief Store at 759-3104

* The Emergency Closet is open Monday thru

Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm . Lindsey Fox Sepeta

will be there if you have any questions you can

call her 421-6347.

Breakfast daily: Monday

thru Friday from: 8:00am2:00pm

Lunch daily: Monday thru

Friday: from: 11:00am2:00pm.

Times and

change:

dates

may

Café Manager: Lindsey Fox-Sepeta at 759-3140

or cell 421-6347

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

Held

by

Judicial

Committee

on

Wednesday, September

27, 2023 at the Water

Chief Hall at 6:00pm.

Regarding conduct of a

criminal code reading. Q

& A and meal to follow. For your information

please read more on the Proposed Tribal

Criminal Code on page 26 of the West Segment

News so you are prepared.

Native Printing LLC IN Mandaree Is

Open For All Your Printing Needs

Native Enrolled Member in the Mandaree Area:

We offer the following:

Embroidery

Sublimation

Vinyl Heat Press

DTG

Silk Screen Services

Phone: (701) 421-1027

Email: nativeprinting_nt@yahoo.com

Mandaree Field Clinic Hours

Clinic is open Monday-Friday: 8:00am4:30pm: Closed for Lunch 12pm-1pm

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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West Segment News September 2023

TAT Head Start Enrollment

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West Segment News September 2023

Elbowoods Memorial Health Center

From: Martin, Anita (HIS/ABR/MNT

Subject: Covid-19

We have entered the respiratory viral season. This includes

COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. As expected, we are seeing

an increase in the demand for COVID tests and the number

of positive cases.

To combat the increase number of patients to the clinic for

COVID testing only, we are promoting the use of home

tests. They will be available at the door. Anyone who needs

to be seen for symptoms or employment requirement will

be asked to call ahead for an appointment.

Effective immediately, I am reinstating the mask

mandate. All patients entering the building will need

to be masked. All staff with direct patient contact are

required to wear a surgical mask. If the patient has

respiratory symptoms, N95s are required.

I recommend that all the staff who have not received a

bivalent COVID-19 booster should get one. Public Health

Nursing will offer the Covid booster at the same time as the

flu vaccine. At this time, we have not received information

on whether an additional booster for this season will be

required.

We have a lot of experience with mitigating the effect of

COVID-19 on EMHC’s staff and our patient population. The

vaccine gives us a head start. As we know, the most

effective preventative measure is the infection control

measures we put in place (masking, head washing and

social distancing) at the start of the pandemic.

We have the knowledge and expertise to continue to

protect our patients, families and ourselves.

Anita Martin MD FAAP

EMHC Chief Medical Officer/MHA Nation’s Primary

Public Health Authority Dr. Anita Martin regarding

EMHC Patients visits and COVID-19 Precaution

Measures.

(To clarify-at this time, the mask mandate is effective for

those employees directly working with patients and

those visiting Elbowoods Memorial Health Center and

its satellite clinics)

This is the time of year for Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 to

spike again. Please continue to disinfect your work

areas daily, hand sanitize often, stay home if you are

sick, and contact Public Health for more information on

vaccines for COVID-19, influenza and RSV.

RESPIRATORY VIRAL SEASON IS HERE

MASK

MANDATE

Help us protect our elders, our patients, and our staff.

All Elbowoods Clinics mandate wearing masks and

good hand washing to help safe guard the health of

everyone who enters our doors.

As we know, the most effective prevention measure is

the infection control measures we put in place

(masking, hand washing and social distancing) while

attempting to mitigate the effect of COVID-19 ON

EMHC’s staff and our patient population.

Elbowoods Memorial Health Center

Are you experiencing cold symptoms or would like to be

tested for COVID-19? Home tests are available at the front

door and should be utilized

Clinical Scholar Fellow

FIRST– prior to entering clinic

Office: (701) 627-7761

If you require a confirmatory COVID-19 test or would like to

be seen by a provider please call 627-7602 and make an

appointment please.

Chief Medical Officer

Mobile: (701)421-4984

Fax: (701)627-3803

COVID-19 testing only will no longer be done in Walk-in

Clinic and will now be done by appointment only. Home

tests are available Walk in services are still available if

needing to see a provider.

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PROPOSED TRIBAL CRIMINAL CODE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON

PROPOSED –TITLE III CRIMINAL CODE/

AMENDMENT

Please take Notice that the Tribal Business Council of the

Three Affiliated Tribes-MHA Nation has approved that the

following Title III Criminal Code/Amendment be considered

for enactment by the Tribal Business Council at its regularly

scheduled Tribal Business Council Meeting on November 9,

2023.

The Tribal Business Council is taking comments from the

Public on the proposed Title III Criminal Code/Amendment

and will consider your comments when it takes final action on

the Title III Criminal Code/Amendment.

Draft copies of the proposed Code/Amendment are available at

the Tribal Legal Department located in the Tribal

Administration Building, 404 Frontage Road, New Town, ND

and on the MHA Nation website.

The pubic has sixty (60) days form the date of August 14th to

submit any written comments on the Title III Criminal Code/

Amendment. The written comments are to be submitted to the

Office of the Tribal Secretary either by hard copy or by

electronic submission via the Tribal e-mail system. Comments

must be in writing and must be signed by the individual

submitting the comments. If submitted by hard copy, the

comments must be placed in an envelope and be identified on

the outside of the envelope as comments on the proposed-Title

III Criminal Code/Amendment. All comments are to be

submitted by 4:30pm (cst) on October 13, 2023.

In addition, Public Comment Meetings on the Criminal Code

will be held in each Segment. (Continue on next column for

times and locations)

Segment Community Meetings:

Twin Buttes: September 20, 2023 at

6:00pm at the Memorial Hall.

Parshall Lucky Mound: September

21, 2023 at 6:00pm at the Red Hall.

Four Bears: September 22, 2023 at

6:00pm at the Johnny Bird Building.

New Town: September 26, 2023 at

6:00pm at the Northern Lights

Mandaree: September 27, 2023 at

6:00pm at Water Chief Hall

White Shield: September 28, 2023 at

6:00pm at the White Shield Complex.

Numbers for Your Information

Water Chief Hall Hours: 9:00am to

5:30pm Phone number (701) 759-3377

Mandaree One Stop: (701) 759-3609

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

West Segment Elders Advocate Rosie

Johnson: at (701) 759-3377 ext.227 Her

cell (701) 421-8519.

Mandaree Clinic: Monday through

Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm phone 7593422. Pharmacy is available daily.

Mandaree School: 759-3311

West S egment New s Sep tember 2023

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Updated Schedule of Volleyball For West Segment

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Obituary

Norman Jerome Standish, Maa agu cagishda reesh (He’s going to a better place), started his journey to the spirit world on

August 21, 2023. He was born to LeRoy Sr., and Caroline (Driver) Standish. He was raised in Mandaree by his mom, Maxine

Buffalo. He attended school in Mandaree and graduated in 1991 from Mandaree High School.

Norman was an avid Tennessee Titans, Boston Red Sox, Oregon Football and Nascar fan. He enjoyed watching all types of

sports and of course the Sasquatch shows on TV. He also enjoyed the outdoors. He loved fishing and playing golf. In his

younger years, he liked to run with his mother, Maxine early in the morning. He also enjoyed going to the local pow wows

to dance men’s traditional.

Everyone knew Norman loved being a father. He loved each of his children and grandchildren. He took his job of being a big

brother very serious. He would always worry about his younger brothers and sisters. He enjoyed spending time out at the

Living Water Family Worship Center. His faith was a very important part of his life, he always carried a bible with him.

Norman remained close throughout the years with the Bearstail family. He enjoyed going to pow wows and watching

softball. He had a very close unique bond with all who loved him. Norman was always so respectful and willing to help

others. He spoiled his nephews; Collin and Coleton, and all his grandchildren, they were very important to him.

In 1994, Norman attended the Trapper Creek Job Corp in Montana, where he met Karen. They were married on July 22,

1995, and moved to Manitoba, Canada. Out of this union, they had four children; Justice, Lishonta, Nashon, and Dela-Royce.

They lived in Grand Forks for a few years and later returned to Mandaree in 2001. Norman and Karen, remarried July 22,

2017, at the Black Bear building.

Norman served the people of the MHA Nation as a corrections officer, security officer, maintenance worker and helped

build the new Four Bears bridge. In his later years, he started a construction business to remodel and build new additions

to homes for many people throughout Fort Berthold. He was proud to be a small business owner and enjoyed helping

people.

In 2004, he met Jade and later married in 2008. Out of this union, their son Jahden was born. Together they raised Kalee

and Elyza. He raised them as his own from day one, he loved them dearly.

Norman is survived by his children; Justice, Lishonta, Nashon, Dela-Royce, Jahden (Kenzlee) Elyza (Devin) and Kalee

(Jesse). His mother Maxine Buffalo. His brothers; Alvin, Galvin, Thornton, Ryaan, Sheldon, Myron, Byron. His sisters;

Cheryl, Candance, Ruth (Brian), Glory (Gordon), Eva, Linda, April and Sheila. His grandchildren; Aubrey, Tyrese, Malachi,

Colten, Paisley, Devya. Numerous nieces and nephews, he loved you all.

He is preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy Sr., and Caroline Standish. Brothers; Leonard, Martin, LeRoy “JR”, Robert

“Bob”. Sisters; Rose, Barbara, Jodi, Kristina, Tisa.

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Obituary

In Loving Memory of

Norman Jerome Standish Maa aru cagishda reesh (He’s going to a better place)

May 18, 1973~August 21, 2023

Funeral Services:

Wake Services:

Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 at 5:00pm

Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at 11:00am

At the Black Bear Building in

Mandaree, ND

At the Black Bear Building in

Mandaree, ND

Active Pallbearers:

Officiating:

Pastor Damon Sturm

Hayden Standish

Greg Fragoza

Beau Robertson

Venny Fragoza

Sky Robertson

Joseph Fragoza

Marty Fragoza

Casey Bolman

Honorary Pallbearers:

Les Yellow Wolf

Walter DeVille

Robert Fimbres

Robert Grady

Loren Fox

Jude Fox

Scott Smith

Samantha Lucio

Tony Yellow Wolf and Mandaree Class of 1991

Interment

Independence, Mandaree, ND

Senior Pallbearer:

Kyle Mandan

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Obituary

Frank Jasper Yellow Wolf was born July 17, 1971, in Watford City, North Dakota to Hazel White Owl and Raymond Yellow

Wolf Sr. Frank was a child of the Me Cirooga (Knife Clan) and the Awaxe (Dripping Dirt Clan).

Frank attended and graduated from Mandaree Public School. He took pride in his academic achievements. Frank enjoyed

participating in many school activities such as basketball, football, shop class and had a passion for playing in the school

band. The trumpet was his instrument throughout his high school career. He played for the school pep band, the marching

band, the jazz band, and choir as well. Frank was elected class president. He was on the student council, the Gifted and

Talented, and he was also on the National Honors Society. Frank attended Upward Bound at NDSU four summers in a row.

He also won many science awards throughout his attendance at Mandaree School. Frank went on to be the Valedictorian

for the graduating class of 1989.

Frank met Eleanor White Body and from this relationship they had their daughter Janice Yellow Wolf. Frank met Lynn

Starr; they married in 1996. From this union he raised Violet, Timothy, Emitt and Monika as his own with Lynn. Since 2001,

Frank and Lynn have taken in over 86 children through Foster and Family placement. Frank and Lynn also adopted Stormy,

Thunder, Natalie and Melody Yellow Wolf. Together, Frank and Lynn shared a passion for raising foster children. He loved

to spend time with his grandchildren. Frank never missed the opportunity to take his grandchildren on a scooter ride. He

enjoyed his Sunday drives to Minot to eat. Frank also loved to throw his music on and jam out with his kids. He loved

spending time playing his play station games. Rock band was also one of his favorite video games to play.

Frank has a few different occupations throughout his life. A few included; Four Bears Security (as well as Slots and Count

team), Flandreau Casino Security, TAT Security, and the Mandaree Electronics. He began working with the Gerald Tex Fox

Justice Center. He then decided to attend law enforcement training. By October 31, 2007, Frank had graduated from the

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia, New Mexico.

Frank will always be remembered as the caring, big-hearted, “Gentle Giant”, as his aunts would call him. Many know him

for his sense of humor, his intellect, and his kindhearted spirit. Frank will be forever remembered for his kindness and

humbleness; he will be truly missed by all who crossed his life path.

Frank is survived by his wife Lynn Yellow Wolf, his sons; Timothy (Dora) Big Leggins, Emmitt Jackson, Thunder Yellow

Wolf. Daughters; Janice Yellow Wolf, Violet (Alonzo) Jones, Monika (Marlo) Jackson, Stormy Yellow Wolf, Natalie Yellow

Wolf, and Melody Yellow Wolf. Brothers; Raymond Yellow Wolf Jr, James Yellow Wolf, Matthew (Vel Marie) Yellow Wolf,

Keith White Owl, Al (Trena) Newman Jr., Elton (Jeanine) Spotted Horse, all of Mandaree, North Dakota. Uncles: Paul

(Donna) White Owl, Samuel (Destiny) White Owl, Frank White Owl, Les (Sharisha) Yellow Wolf. Aunts; Rosie White Owl,

Marth (Fritz) Bird Bear, Mary Gachupin, Joan (Kenny)Church.

Frank is proceeded in death by his father, Raymond Yellow Wolf Sr., mother, Hazel White Owl, Grandmother Nina (Turner)

Grandfather Frank White Owl, Paternal grandmother Thelma (Young Bear) and Grandfather John Lloyd Yellow Wolf.

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Obituary

In Loving Memory Of Frank Jasper Yellow Wolf

July 17, 1971~September 4, 2023

Wake Services:

Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 5:00pm

Funeral Services:

Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10:00am

Water Chief Hall, Mandaree, ND

Water Chief Hall, Mandaree, ND

Officiating:

Kevin Finley

Senior Pallbearer:

Brad Sage

Music:

Wilbur Hunts Along

Active Pallbearers:

Azin Lucio

Heath Hall

Jassen White Owl

Aaron Wolf Jr.

Aaron Yellow Wolf

Raymond Yellow Wolf III

Brayson Lincoln

Louis West Lone Fight

Honorary Pallbearers:

Steven DuBois

Calvin Black Hawk

“Son” Nate “White Buffalo” Miller

Ted White

Quincy Crow

Kirby Reynolds Bryan Thunder Cloud

Mylo Spotted Horse

Fred Everett

Leonard Good Bird

Thomas Nash

Justin Deegan

Monica Weatherall

Graduating Class of 1989

Final Resting Place:

White Owl Family Cemetery

DeAnn Azure

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On behalf of West Segment we would

like to extend our sympathy to the family

and relatives of Norman Jerome Standish

and to the family and relatives of Frank

Jasper Yellow Wolf. Our prayers of

comfort goes out to each and every one of

you. We would like to also extend our

condolences to other segments who have

lost loved ones.

From Councilwoman Gladys Sherry

Turner-Lone Fight and Personal.

Wonderful scenery of the badlands Fall is among us!

Happy Birthday Wishes To Our

Elders!!

Arline Charging

Lyda Bearstail

Willis Sage

Doreen Charging

Emery Good Bird

Tex Hall

Sherman Guimont

Verna Lone Bear

Vida Craig

Please forgive us if we forgot to mention your name, it

was not done intentionally.