# Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 52, Number 1 • Saturday, January 7th, 2022 > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awinnebago%3A0f6acca2a5aa11d4 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 52, Number 1 • Saturday, January 7th, 2022 HO-CHUNK, INC. HOSTS COMMUNITY UPDATE AND Q&A ABOUT WARHORSE GAMING Written by: William Bass, HCI Community Impact and Engagement Sam Burrish, HCI Communications WINNEBAGO, NE – Winnebago Tribal and community members filled the gym at the Blackhawk Community Center on Monday, Dec. 5 to learn about the development of Nebraska casinos and begin a conversation about what the eventual profit could mean for the Tribe’s future. The goal of the event was to enhance communication and transparency about WarHorse Gaming, provide a forum for the community to ask questions and start that conversation. Ho-Chunk, Inc. is planning future community updates each quarter based on different topics important to Tribal members. The WarHorse event began with a blessing from Isaac Smith and meal of soup, frybread, salad and dessert. The event was also livestreamed for enrolled members of the Tribe. A presentation followed that included the following topics: 1) Expanded Gaming in Nebraska, 2) What is WarHorse Gaming?, 3) Financial overview, 4) How the Tribe’s history can guide its future, 5) Moving forward together. Willy Bass (HCI Community Impact & Engagement) moderates the Q & A with community members. Speaking on the topics were Lance Morgan, CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc.; Aaron LaPointe, Manager of Agribusiness & Facilities; Willy Bass, Manager of Community Impact & Engagement; Angel Derochie, Chief Financial Officer; and Lynne McNally, CEO of the Nebraska Horsemen. Why did Ho-Chunk, Inc. work to expand gaming in Nebraska? Throughout the school year Ho-Chunk, Inc. Has worked with Winnebago Public. Students were able to participate in HCI’s 2nd year of Apprenticeship! The goal of this program is to provide students nearing graduation with real-world work experience while still attending school. Pictures shown are Students presenting things they’ve learned during the year. Congratulations to the students on their learning experience! (Pictures courtesy of Ho-Chunk, Inc. Community Engagement) A key goal for WarHorse Gaming is to reclaim what was taken from the Tribe when the State of Iowa expanded gaming decades ago and the Council Bluffs casinos hurt WinnaVegas. The Nebraska horse tracks almost went out of business because of casinos in Council Bluffs as well. In 2020, Ho-Chunk, Inc. and the Nebraska Horsemen partnered to get expanded gaming on the Nebraska general election ballot. Nebraska voters overwhelming approved the initiatives to expand, regulate and tax casinos at the state’s licensed horse tracks. The WarHorse casinos in development in Omaha, Lincoln and eventually South Sioux City will cover 85% of Nebraska’s population. Who are the Nebraska Horsemen? The Nebraska Horseman is a non-prof it corporation which acts as a trade association working to improve the economic health and public acceptance of the Thoroughbred horse industry in the United States and Canada. They operate a separate organization from WarHorse Gaming, which is a division of Ho-Chunk, Inc. The Nebraska Horsemen are the landowners on which the WarHorse facilities in Lincoln and Omaha are being built, and they are a vital partner in bringing gaming to the state of Nebraska. Story Continued. p. 6 See, COMMUNITY UPDATE FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND THE MODERN-DAY COMMODITY FOOD Written by: Jordana R. Bass Bago Girls Invite was a huge success. 39 teams 240 girls. Was an amazing tourney. The girls took to the mat in one if the hardest tourneys besides NSAA state. Acacia Earth 190 went 0-2 in her first matches of the year Ricarda Littlewalker 235JV went 3–1 placing 2nd did amazing today Darian Earthh 190 a killer bracket with 4 of the top 8 girls in state in her bracket. She went 4-1 today placing 5th. Avani Wilkie solidified her #3 ranking at 145 by going 3-0 all pins and is the Winnebago Girls Champ at 145. Precious DeCora #1 at 235 didn’t wrestle today cause she was sick. The girls placed 16th out of 39 teams with 45 points. (Photo couresy of Adam Tranmer) WINNEBAGO, NE – When you walk into the Winnebago Food Distribution Program building you see 4 aisles of a variety of food items. It feels like a grocery store. Lined up and stacked neatly, along the west wall fridges of fresh eggs and cheese are packed full. Looking on the south wall, fresh produce and vegetables are plentiful. Being given a tour of the warehouse by Tatanka Petite, who is the director at the Food Distribution Program. She started with “we have a variety of fruits and vegetables, we have fresh produce, we have beans. All kinds of categories. When I started back in 2014, I didn’t know they could get all this stuff.” Growing up back in the early 90’s, one of my memories was walking downstairs to the basement of my grandparent’s house I remember they had a whole shelf full stacked up with those silver tin cans with the generic labels on them that read “BEEF”, “GRAPEFRUIT JUICE” (which tasted horrible btw), or “FLOUR”. So being exposed to what the new commodity food looks like is interesting to see the progression, and how this program still exists today. Today, households are limited to a number of items, based off household size. Each can choose from each food group category. Items such as fresh/dried, and canned fruits and vegetables, lean beef and poultry, whole-grain and enriched flour, V i s i t u s a t Kelly Lonewolf checks the food inventory at the Distribution Center cereals, pasta, dry/canned beans, low-fat and nonfat milk, lower sodium canned soups, peanuts/peanut butter, rice or other grains, cheese, and vegetable oil. Walking down the aisles, Petite points out different products and shared,” A household gets choice from each food group, so if you’re a household of one, you get five choices in this category, and then we have cereal. Maybe a hot or cold cereal. They’re sort of a knock off brand of cheerios. We got milk products, we Story Continued. p. 6 have skim milk, dry milk, and 1% milk. You See, COMMODS don’t have to put the milk in the fridge until w w w . w i n n e b a g o t r i b e . c o m Page 2 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 7, 2023 COMMUNITY WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, E-SPORTS Written/photography by: Marlin Mousseau WINNEBAGO, NE – Esports is an extracurricular activity that was brought to Winnebago Public School in late 2021. This activity mainly focuses on shedding light on another side of highschooler’s interests and habits, which is video games. It takes that interest an d m o rph s it int o a m o re competitive scene, so that those who are extremely invested in video games can join and prove themselves by winning state titles and communicating with a team. We compete against Nebraska schools only, and when we win a certain amount of times, we head to a college for our state games. Last year we went to Wayne State College, York College, and Concordia University to compete in state. My name is Marlin Mousseau, and I am a current and returning member of the Winnebago Esports team. I joined the team back in September 2021, whenever it was first introduced. I enjoy playing the current games with my friends, winning games, and working towards getting us to state. As a team, of course. The games I play are Valorant for fall, Mario Kart for winter, and League of Legends for spring. There are several games and different options per season, but for the 3 esports seasons those are ALL LEGAL NOTICES ARE POSTED ON BEHALF OF: Winnebago Tribal Court LEGAL NOTICE: 1/3 LEGAL NOTICE: 1/3 In the Matter of the Custody Application of: Oyate Means-Contreras In Re: A.M. (Born 04/2005) Jerome Ghost Dog, Father The People of the Winnebago Tribe You are hereby notified that a a petition has been filed for Guardianship and a hearing concerning the above referred Individual(s) in Case No. CV23033 has been scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 6th day of February, 2023 at the hour of 11:30 A.M. You are hereby notified that a hearning for an Adjudication concerning the above referred minor individual(s) in case no. JFJ23-007 has been scheduled a n d w i l l b e h ea rd i n t h e Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 1st day of March, 2023 at the hour of 9:30 A.M. Notice of Hearing Case No. CV23-033 Dated this 4th day of January, 2023 the games I’m willing to take part in. For Valorant, my team is 2-1 as of now. We have more games this season to get through and hopefully we win enough of them to make state. Off the top of my head the other games people can participate in are Rocket League, Smash 1v1, and Smash 2v2. Each season has about 3 options as to what games are being played. Each member can sign up for different games per season and play. You can become a part of esports by not having any other activity going on. (such as football, basketball, volleyball.. the schedules wouldn’t match up for you to participate in both.) The coaches you could chat with to get yourself involved are Austin Bales and Mr. Bell. Our matches are typically once every other week. Depending on the game you play, some weeks may not have games or other teams forfeiting and giving you a free week. If you or anyone you know goes to Winnebago Highschool and has an interest in video games, let them know they could talk to either coaches and see what games are available to play. Notice of Hearing Case No. JFJ23-007 In the Interest of: K.B. (Born 10/2017) TO:ALL POSSIBLE FATHERS Dated this 27th day of December, 2022. ESports player receives guidance from Esports coach. The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on January 20, 2023. DEADLINE for this issue will be January 17, 2023 ——————————————————Postmaster Send Address Changes To Winnebago Indian News P.O. Box 687 Winnebago, Nebraska 68071 —————————————————— The Winnebago Indian News (WIN), founded in January 1972, is published bi-weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The Mission of the WIN is to inform and to educate the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska of issues that affect them, and to be a vehicle in which stresses positive and beneficial concerns and points of view. LETTER POLICY: Signed editorials, letters and articles appearing in the WIN are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the Winnebago Indian News or the Winnebage Tribal Council. 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Editor Tyler Snake....................... Office Manager Bethani Redhorn...........Comm.Office Mgr Christina Parker.....................Web Master Winnebago Tribal Council Victoria Kitcheyan................Chairwoman Brian Chamberlain............ Vice Chairman Lorelei DeCora...........................Secretary Rona Stealer..............................Treasurer Coly Brown................................. Member Kenny Mallory..............................Member Arik Armell..................................Member Louie LaRose...............................Member Isaac Smith..................................Member Page 3 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 7, 2023 FAN APPRECIATION EVENT WINNEBAGO VS PINE RIDGE THORPES SATURDAY • JANUARY 21 • 2:30PM ST FIRST 500 FANS RECEIVE A FREE TACO IN A BAG! Courtesy of Ho-Chunk, Inc. Visit the Ho-Chunk, Inc. table! Game Times: Girls game @ 2:30PM • Boys game to follow Volu m e 52, Number 1 • S a t u r d a y, January 7, 2023 Page 4 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 7, 2023 ANNOUNCEMENTS THE DOWN AND DIRTY OF RADON PRESENTED BY: WINNEBAGO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT You may have heard of radon but do you really know what it is? Radon is a gaseous element which naturally forms from a metallic element called Radium. Radium is found in the soil worldwide, in various quantities, as tiny metallic specks. Radium is radioactive, throwing off something called Alpha Particles (a type of heavy helium atom) along with a radon atom. Just like radium, radon is radioactive, emitting its own alpha particles. Alpha particles happens to be the weakest form of radioactivity. A few centimeters of air, a sheet of paper, or your skin will stop an alpha particle. Radon has a half-life of less than four days, meaning every four days, one half of the radon volume present will have decayed to the next element. For example, a balloon filled with Radon will have lost half its volume to decay after four days. The other half will have decayed into the next element - polonium. Polonium is not a good element either but it’s no longer a gas at this stage. As radon gas accumulates beneath the ground its buoyancy wants to force it up to the surface through any gaps, cracks or crevasse it can find. If it reaches the surface, radon harmlessly dissipates into the atmosphere. But if Radon finds its way into your home it can it accumulate. What causes Radon to enter my home? As Radon moves through the ground it can enter your basement or crawlspace through any gaps around pipes, cracks in the floor or walls, through pipe fittings or fixtures. Radon can actually get drawn into your house if the air pressure inside is lower than the outside. A lower air pressure can result from mechanical ventilation like your furnace, AC, or exhaust vents. Drafty basements can also cause differences in air pressure between the lower part of your home and the outside air. Even a small difference in air pressure is enough to draw radon into the house. How can radon affect me? Exposure to higher levels of Radon day after day over many decades can have an accumulative effect on you in the same way as smoking. As you breathe in radon gas, some of it will remain in your lungs, where it emits alpha particles. Over time continuous radon exposure can do cell damage that could lead to lung cancer. How can I know if there is Radon is in my home? Since radon can’t be seen or smelt, the only way to detect it is to test for it. There are many brand names available at your local hardware store, usually under $20. One testing method is done by setting out a charcoal filled canister for a few days, then sending it to a lab to count the alpha particles. Just follow the simple instructions provided in the testing kit. Typically it takes two weeks to get the results. Thurston County is a high-risk area for Radon. This doesn’t mean your home will automatically have Radon gas. Radon might be one house but skip the house next door. The only way to know is to test for it. What Radon level is too high? The EPA has set the action level for Radon at 4 pCi/L. The "pCi/L" stands for “picocuries per liter” of air. - A measurement for counting radioactivity in the atmosphere. Action level means the level at which corrective action is is advised to lower the risk level. There are no safe levels of Radon. Any level carries some risk. Of course, the lower the level, the lower the risk. EPA data shows the risk factor for lung disease dramatically drops if no one smokes in a house with a higher Radon exposure than from Radon exposure alone. People who lived with high Radon level and who smoke, (or used to smoke), show more than a seven-fold increase in the odds of getting lung cancer. Another way to lower your risk factor is to install a radon ventilation system. This will channel the radon gas away from your house before it can get in. There are ways to combat Radon. The first step is to test for it and find out if you are at risk. Pick up a tester and find out. Thank you and breathe safe. ~Kurt Lyons - EPD Air Quality WINNAVEGAS CASINO GUESTS DONATE OVER $20,500 TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS in place. Children participating in services delivered through the partnership include 191 low-income children. The Winnebago Reformed Church is a congregation associated The Reformed Church in America. Which is a mainline Reformed Protestant denomination in Canada and the United States. It has about 152,317 members. From its beginning in 1628, it was the North American branch of the Dutch Reformed Church. Founded in 1895, Crittention Center Winnavegas general Manager gives Education director, has a rich history of providing services to Amy Lapointe donation dollars given by children, teens and families in need. Over the Winnavegas customers. years, Crittenton Center has made changes Sloan, Iowa – WinnaVegas Casino Resort to meet the ever-evolving needs of the presented four checks to local Winnebago Siouxland Community. Originally conceived and Siouxland organizations; Winnebago as a maternity home for unwed mothers, the Qalicb, Inc., Winnebago Reformed Church, agency is now a multi-disciplinary, familyCrittenton Center and the Winnebago Native oriented, nonprofit (501c3) designed to give American Families Association. WinnaVegas children and families the support they need Casino Resort is very community oriented to feel cared for, nurtured, healthy, safe and and active in supporting charitable giving to lead successful self-sufficient lives. opportunities. In the past few months, ATLAS (Attaining Truth Love And the casino has developed a program that Self-control) of Winnebago Inc., is a 501 WinnaVegas guests drop slot tickets into © 3 organization. ATLAS is primarily, an donation boxes placed at various locations advocate for the people of the Winnebago in the casino. Also, can donate change at community who are in need. They assist the ticket redemption machines. At some of in the registration for programs such as; the concerts at WinnaVegas; we have guitar SNAP, General Assistance, Driver’s License, auctions and donate all the proceeds to local Medicaid and Social Security. Individuals charitable organizations. with alcohol, drug and mental issues are Winnebago Qalicb, Inc. was established supervises by ATLAS workers. ATLAS was about 10 years ago for non-profit educational fundamental in the introduction of MAT purposes. Partnerships with the Winnebago (Medially Assisted Treatment) program to Tribe of Nebraska Head Start and Early Head Winnebago. Start, and the Winnebago Public School are Volu m e 52, Number 1 • S a t u r d a y, January “We are pleased to help out our local charities during this special time of the year when help is most needed. We applaud our guests at WinnaVegas Casino Resort for their generosity for the past few months and we look forward to supporting those in need,” stated Michael Michaud, General Manager. WinnaVegas Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and is currently in its 30th year of operation. Opening originally as a bingo parlor in April 1992, WinnaVegas has grown over the years to become the largest gaming floor in the area. Total gaming space is 54,353 square feet and the casino has over 767 slot machines – the most in Siouxland, 10 casino table games and Siouxland’s only bingo hall. The resort features 78 first class room hotel, indoor pool, world-class indoor golf simulator, multiple dining options, a spacious event center and multiple meeting rooms. Just over $9000 was donated to the Winnebago Reformed Church 7, 2023 Page 5— Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 7, 2023 Puzzle #1 ACTIVITY PAGE NEW YEARS SUDOKU PUZZLE 6 3 5 9 4 1 8 5 7 2 1 4 9 8 4 5 4 5 7 6 8 5 4 4 D M W I Z B X X H R E E 3 2 5 1 B Z V V L I S E J U Y B A P F W G P E F R J I I V E S V B S K R P W X H L N O I W W G M I M D E A F V K Z C R A C V X E C I Y W F X I X K A H O K T S B O C Z O Y W V A P H N L M N D I H U P K A Z D S W C W V N S G H T H S B F B R I F E K R E N I W Y T T U O S E I N Y E G N T D A L R Y A A U N I R P A J R T D F O W E R B N M R O L Q L B O T D N I D O O F H M Z D M X K I D P Y X L 4 N M C Y 3 R Q Y F Fill in the puzzle so that every row across, every column down and every 9 by 9 box contains the numbers 1 to 9. Name: K T 5 8 7 I Y 7 6 5 8 2 3 2 Words can be found in any direction (including diagonals) and can overlap each other. Use the word bank below. J T I K B A M L O F Date:  Word Bank 1. eve 5. december 9. family 13. midnight 2. fireworks 6. winter 10. holiday 14. fingerfood 3. kiss 7. confetti 11. resolution 4. day 8. powwow 12. january Copyright © 2023 Printable Creative - https://printablecreative.com | For personal use only. 1 2 3 5 7 Dictionary.com COLORING PAGE 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 ACROSS DOWN 2. A mechanical or electrical device for measuring time. 1. January 1st 8. First month of the year. 3. A white sparkling wine associated with celebration. 9. All the descendants of a common ancestor. 4. A firm decision to do or not to do something. 10. the point in time at which something starts. 11. Low explosive pyrotechnic device used for entertainment purposes. 12. A social gathering of invited guests. FAMILY MIDNIGHT BEGINNING JANUARY CHAMPAGNE FIREWORKS 5. Counting numerals in reverse order to zero. 6. A person one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. 7. Twelve o'clock at night. CLOCK COUNTDOWN PARTY RESOLUTION FRIENDS NEW YEARS DAY QUESTION OF THE ISSUE: Free Printable Crossword www.AllFreePrintable.com What is your New Year's Resolution? Learn more techniques on how to de-stress. I learned the art of work hard and play hard but sometimes stress still gets the best of me. If you know of any, let me know because in 2023 I will be focusing on that. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information included in this email, including any attachments, My New Year resolution will be to focus on growth this year, in all aspects of my life. I was very reactive throughout majority of 2022, so my goal for 2023 is to be more proactive! Volu m e 52, My New Year Resolution is to spend more time with my cousins, we rarely are all together but when we are its always comforting. That and getting some abs , just need to lock-in haha Number 1 • S a t u r d a y, I would like to challenge myself into being better with time management e s p e c i a l l y wh e n it comes to accomplishing personal goals. I need to develop my sense of urgency instead of putting things off until later due to current distractions. January 7, I would probably say keep my deadlines and priorities straight. I h ave my wo rk a n d school deadlines, and I am aiming to be more productive with my time. Meanwhile keeping a healthy balance between work and home. I will also be working on my triggers to help maintain my mental health. 2023 Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 7, 2023 TOP STORIES COMMUNITY UPDATE Story Continued from page 1... to get lower cost financing that allows more distributions. Tribal Dividends will still grow significantly during the initial 3 years and then accelerate after the refinance. The past can guide the future WarHorse Gaming can change the Tribe forever. Past Tribal Councils have navigated similar scenarios: • 1865: Used Treaty Funds to Purchase the Reservation • 1970s: Used Settlement Funds to Establish Winnebago Burial Fund, then per capita payments • 1994-97: Half of the new Tribal gaming revenue was used to start the Tribal Investment Fund and HoLance Morgan discussing Warhorse Casino Chunk, Inc., and the other half was for social development, including 10% Challenges in developing the casinos for per capita payments A number of factors are • 1997: Little Priest Tribal College challenges to starting this large new founded business enterprise and establishing a new industry in the state. Wa r H o r s e w i l l b e o u r There are political and opportunity to decide. How will this government relations, working to limit generation invest in the Tribe’s future? competition, starting a large business presentation The from scratch, and hiring a team of acknowledged there are tribes that professionals, financing, competing with are successful with their gaming large international gaming corporations, profits and they share similarities, as and improving communication within the do others that have struggled because Winnebago community and managing of it. expectations. The Winnebago Tribe historically has balanced social needs Financial update with long term growth and done per The presentation included capita when the Tribe could. This has financial information that is not public, created an environment for success but was shared to communicate that with a strong social safety net, but still the goal is to use expensive short-term incentives for individual growth. financing to build facilities and prove The presentation suggested they are viable, and then refinance into the Tribe continue to find our balance. lower cost financing after 3 years. This means cash is restricted for the first 3 years. The company will use the accumulated cash to pay down debt Moving forward together The presentation concluded with the importance of moving forward with unity and collaboration. We are at a pivotal moment in our Tribe’s story. We are stronger and smarter together, and unity and collaboration are more empowering. Charlie Earth, Jamie Monroe, Brittany Thomas, and Nakia Mallory hand out fresh Warhorse Gaming t-shirts COMMODS Story Continued from page 1... you open it. You know what? It’s good, and all our soups.” A few moments pass by, and Petite startled our Apprentice Marlin and I. “Okay I’m going to give you a quiz.” Already full of anxiety and a bit flustered, my heart skips a beat. She asked, “what is the number one item that you think people take?” I say, “I think cereal or hamburger.” Marlin “the juice.” Petite adds, “during my monthly report to the council, I usually give them my top 10, and then how many pounds, units, or cans. And how much eggs that are given out, and its milk. The other food group is flour and bakery mix.” Thinking about the history of commodity food, the program dates back to the 1800’s. To honor treaty obligations, the federal government began distributing them. The Sauk and Fox treaty reflects, the federal government emphasized “articles of subsistence,” not foods with cultural relevance and nutritional value. Rations consisted of foods such as lard and wheat flour that were foreign to the diets of tribal communities and sometimes were given away rotten. The ration foods were often unhealthy; they aimed to prevent starvation rather than provide adequate nutrition, with a focus on low-cost options. Today, options for participants give a more healthy approach. USDA Foods are 100% American grown an selected for FDPIR based on both the dietary guidelines for participants’ needs. The Dietary Guidelines are designed to help people choose diets that will meet nutrient requirements, promote health, support active lives, and reduce risks of chronic disease. Across the nation, the USDA provides each CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program) a different company that provides them with the food items. Petite said “A warehouse is selected by the USDA and ours is Parish Bros. LLC, out of Kansas City, and it’s always been. There are two warehouses that work nationally with all the tribes in the whole United States. Theirs is a nonprofit, and that’s on the other coast. The Parish bros. serve this area. We’re considered to be the Great Plains region.” The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is an agency of the USDA. The program is administered locally by either Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs), or an agency of a state government. The USDA purchases and ships the foods to the ITOs. The administering agencies determine the applicant eligibility, store, and distribute foods, and provide nutrition education to program participants. The Winnebago Food Distribution Program has been providing outreach to the community through hosting “Cooking with Commod’s” taste testing days, as well as the Turkey Distribution Day back in November, where 450 turkeys were given away for the Thanksgiving Holiday, on top of that 800 fifty dollar gift cards were given away to tribal members. Currently the Distribution program is accepting applications and encourages elders and other on-reservation tribal members to apply. Petite shared, “we can serve up to 150 people, and currently we are at around 50 households.” Those eligible is as follows, income eligible households residing on reservation and non-Indian households on reservation. Elders are encouraged to apply to the new CSFP, which is income based for seniors 60 years+. Food packages consist of extra food staples to supplement your monthly food supply. For more information on program eligibility please contact the Food Distribution program at 402.878.2799 Volume 52, Number 1 • S a t u r d a y, January 7, 2023 Page 7 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 7, 2023 EDITORIALS Did you or a relative attend the Reformed Church Shelter Home (1955-1969)? The Angel De Cora Museum is seeking to create an independent list of attendees of the Reformed Church Shelter Home. The Home was run as a shelter with attendees living full time or temporarily on weekends with some attendees being adopted or fostered out of the Tribe. Please email angeldecoramuseum@winnebagotribe. com or call 402-922-0897 with your name if you attended or if you know the name of an attendee and if they wish to be contacted. If listing someone else's name, please ask permission from the attendee first. MASCOTS TWO Submitted by: Maunka Morgan Native American people have served their people and protected this land for thousands of years. Woven into the Native Nations cultural fabric is the socio-political role of a warrior. Historically, many Native Nations governed from a complex socio-political system that was organized and comprised of peace and war leadership. Generally, the diplomatic or peace leadership decided if the nation would go to war because as a working principle of these advanced civilizations, preserving life rather taking a life, gave an individual and their community greater honor. Reflective of this principle idea is the concept of counting coup. This is where a warrior touches the enemy as a form of humiliation, instead of killing the person. Unfortunately, this has changed with the contact and influence of European culture and religion systematically imposing itself on this land and its original inhabitants. Instead of counting coups, Tribal communities teach and encourage their children to enlist in one of the branches of the armed services. This type of service presents them as a modern day warrior among their people. Native communities call their Tribal service men and women veterans, as all other American veterans are referred to. Moreover, Tribal members that have gone on to attain their education and have chosen to serve their people and community are also referred to as contemporary warriors. Ironically, the society that these veterans have sworn to protect is the same society that dishonors them with the use of “Indian” sports mascots. Native American veterans serve in the U.S. military at a disproportionate rate of any other ethnic group and are the most decorated. Sadly, these same veterans are consistently disrespected and dishonored when learning institutions knowingly use their own misinterpretation of Native American culture to “[dis]honor” them. Native society has their own way(s) of honoring their warriors or veterans. They have done so over thousands of years. Through a variety of spiritual and cultural ceremonies, Native people honor their veterans and warriors. Native communities decide for themselves how, why, when, and who will be honored. I have never witnessed the tomahawk chop occurring in the stands of a veterans’ homecoming celebration known as a Pow-wow. However, I have seen this form of disrespect and dishonor of the veteran by many educational institutions across the United States of America. If you were to look for a key symbol of the failure of the American educational system, you could point to the schools that are still using “Indian” sports mascots. An observer can see the high level of ignorance being displayed when many Americans today continue to show disrespect and dishonor to all American veterans Volu m e by mocking the Native American culture for their own entertainment. In my mind, it is simply, unpatriotic! The following question has been raised to me: Should Tribal schools stop using “Indian” sports mascots? My answer is that Native Nation schools that serve the Tribal community and are controlled by Natives should decide for themselves what is culturally appropriate and accurate. As a principle of self-governance, this is what Native Nations had always done. However, this has changed since the psyche of Native identity was disrupted after the U.S. Government charged Christian institutions to indoctrinate and acculturate the Native worldview toward a paternal and dominion oriented state of mind. As a result, many Native people and their communities today view themselves from this overlaid paradigm of acculturation. This is important to understand because decisions are formulated and made for the community from this same paradigm. To highlight this point, many Native Nation communities today are using misnomers for their own identity. Modern day Tribally controlled learning institutions are perpetuating the use of the many misnomers given to them by Europeans. For example, Indian, Winnebago, Navajo, and Sioux are all misnomers still being used today by Native Nations and their schools. This sends the wrong message to the rest of the world and a paradigm shift is needed. When Native communities use these misnomers, it appears to the rest of the world that we have accepted the misnomer as our identity. Therefore, Native controlled schools and their governments are partially responsible because it is within their historic and modern sphere of influence to correct these misnomer(s). At the bare minimum, Native Nation schools need to begin using the names that they have always called themselves traditionally or come up with an alternative that does not send the wrong educational message. Native Nations should lead by example and help educate the others. I believe the Native Nation schools need to get this right first! Several years ago, I had the opportunity to call into a televised public access show in Omaha, Nebraska. The host was the former Honorable State Senator Ernie Chambers and who is an honorary member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska today. In our discussion, we spoke about the use of “Indian” sports mascots. I asked Mr. Chambers to force Nebraska schools to eliminate the use of these disparaging mascots through state legislation. He explained to me that many of the Nebraska state legislators would not support the legislation because Tribal schools have not changed their mascots. I found this to be completely ironic because the same society that created the use of misnomers and continues to perpetuate stereotyping of Native 52, Number 1 • S a t u r d a y, American veterans and their culture, is now waiting for Tribally controlled schools to lead the state in doing the right thing. I believe the states should begin by accepting responsibility for their own actions and correct their own misgivings first. By delaying, a legislative ban of such mascots in predominantly non-native schools is just an excuse to avoid doing the right thing. Moreover, the states inaction is another example of the failure of the American school system because that is where most of the legislatures were educated about “Indians.” Na t ive Na t i o n s h ave t h e i r o w n challenges to overcome because many of the assimilation programs sponsored by the U.S. Government have worked well on the Native psyche. In my own community, many of the local people cheer for the “Winnebago Indians” at their school sporting events. If you were to interpret the meaning of Winnebago, which is not a traditional Ho-Chunk word, but according to Ho-Chunk tribal historian, David Lee Smith, Winnebago is a Potawatomi word that is translated to “stinky water people.” In other words, if you were to translate the actual cheer, people are really cheering for the “stinking water people from the country of India.” The Ho-Chunk people are not from the country of India. If the misnomer were corrected to HoChunk, then the cheer would change the translation more accurately to the “People of the Big-Sacred-Voice and Parent Speech.” To conclude, Native Nation controlled schools should decide for themselves what they consider is an appropriate and accurate school mascot. However, they should first begin to educate themselves about the use of misnomers and become proactive in correcting these names. When it comes to the states, they have the legislative authority to force schools to stop using “Indian” sports mascots, which is the right thing to do. In America, a Veterans holiday symbolizes that the country values U.S. veterans. Unfortunately, when the warrior culture of Native American veterans is mocked by the larger society then all American veterans are devalued in the process. Furthermore, when the educational system uses “Indian” sports mascots then the institution is teaching racism and ignorance. Lastly, when higher education institutions know that the use of “Indian” sports mascots are disparaging but continue to use them, then the institutions accreditation is devalued in the process. January 7, 2023 Page 8 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 7, 2023 TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES minutes continued from last issue... 9-28-22 Treasurer’s Report meeting minutes Aric Armell motioned to approve the September 28, 2022, Treasurer’s Report meeting minutes. Coly Brown seconded. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES: 1. Adopt resolution #22-168; Tribal Enrollment Applicants Isaac Smith seconded. Jennifer Berridge James Botsford Abby Lonewolf TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS: Leena Nells 1. Consultation regarding former Indian Boarding Schools: Fort Lewis Katrina Barnes Claudine Cohen Indian School, and Teller Institute at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Dr., OPENING PRAYER: Durango, CO 81301 Louis LaRose offered the opening prayer. Rona Stealer motioned to approve travel for any Tribal Council CALL TO ORDER: interested in attending the Judge Runge called to order Consultation regarding former Indian Boarding Schools: Fort Lewis at 10:10 a.m. Indian School, and Teller Institute at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Dr., SWEARING IN OF NEWLY Durango, CO 81301 on Oct. 26 & 27, ELECTED TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS: 2022. Isaac Smith seconded. VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. CLOSING COMMENTS FROM THE TRIBAL COUNCIL: All Council members speak to the membership. Mr. James Botsford, Indian Law Attorney also spoke to the Tribal Council about his time spent with Mr. Rueben Snake, and the many items that have been returned to the Tribe and delivered to the Angel DeCora Museum. ADJOURN: Aric Armell motioned to adjourn at 10:57 a.m. Brian Chamberlain seconded. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Coly Brown, Aric Armell, and Kenneth Mallory take the Oath. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Aric Armell motioned to go into Executive Session at 9:56 a.m. Kenneth Mallory seconded. VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Judge Runge calls for nominations for the Chair. Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned the meeting at 10:57 a.m. 2. Adopt resolution #22-169; Absolute Relinquishment VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Lorelei DeCora nominates Victoria Kitcheyan. Louis LaRose seconded. WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA LAND MEETING, ENROLLMENT UPDATE, AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES REPORT October 11, 2022 Aric Armell motioned to ratify the fivesignature adopting resolution #22-168; Tribal Enrollment Applicants. Rona Stealer seconded. Louis LaRose motioned to ratify the five- Coly Brown motioned to come out signature adopting resolution #22-169; of Executive Session at 12:03 p.m. Kenneth Mallory seconded. Absolute Relinquishment. Aric Armell seconded. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Aric Armell motioned for the Tribal 3. Approve additional amount for Tribal Council to take all action necessary to investigate the firing of K.C. & for member assistance consideration of reinstatement U back pay for K.C. Appropriate legal Coly Brown motioned to ratify the five-signature approving an additional releases to be signed. Coly Brown seconded. amount for Tribal member assistance for Human Services. OBJECT: Louis LaRose Louis LaRose seconded. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. VOTE: (6) yes (1) no (0) abstain Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: 1. 2022 Mental Health and Wellness Pow Wow Report – presented by Daryl LaPointe, Jr. ADJOURN: Aric Armell motioned to adjourn at 12:18 p.m. Coly Brown seconded. Nominations cease. Victoria Kitcheyan is elected Chairwoman by acclamation. Chairwoman Kitcheyan assumes the chair of the meeting. Chairwoman Kitcheyan calls for nominations for Vice Chairperson. Louis LaRose nominates Brian Chamberlain for Vice-Chair. Kenneth Mallory seconded. Aric Armell motioned to cease nominations. Rona Stealer seconded. Brian Chamberlain elected as Vice-Chairman by acclamation. Chairwoman Kitcheyan calls for nominations for Treasurer. WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Brian Chamberlain motioned to cease nominations. Louis LaRose OATH OF OFFICE AND REORGANIZATION OF OFFICERS seconded. October 5, 2022 2. Special Diabetes Program for Indians Rona Stealer is elected as Treasurer Grant Application by acclamation. TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: Victoria Kitcheyan Aric Armell motioned to adopt Chairwoman Kitcheyan calls for Brian Chamberlain resolution #23-01; Special Diabetes nominations for Secretary. Program for Indians Grant Application. Rona Stealer Lorelei DeCora Kenneth Mallory seconded. Louis LaRose nominated Lorelei Isaac Smith DeCora for Secretary. Coly Brown VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Kenneth Mallory seconded. Kenneth Mallory Motion carried. Aric Armell Aric Armell motioned to cease 3. Tribal Enrollment Applicants #23-02 Louis LaRose nominations. Rona Stealer seconded. OTHERS PRESENT: Louis LaRose motioned to adopt Paula Brown resolution #23-02; Tribal Enrollment Lorelei DeCora is elected as Applicants [A3929, A3945, A3948, A3991, Amanda Brown Secretary by acclamation. Joi Long A3996, A4014, A4019, A4027, A4043, Fae Houghton A4056, A4098, A4107, A4120]. Isaac JUDGE RUNGE SWEARS IN Kandy Horn Smith seconded. THE NEWLY ELECTED TRIBAL Lyndsi Brown OFFICERS: Frankie Smith VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Victoria Kitcheyan, Brian Willie Bass Motion carried. Chamberlain, Rona Stealer, and Esther Mercer Lorelei DeCora take the Oath as Patrick Runge NEW BUSINESS: Tribal Council Officers. 1. MOA between the Winnebago Tribe of Lynelle Blackhawk Nebraska and Winnebago Public School Brandon Stout ENROLLMENT – ADOPTION Tyresha Wolfe BALLOT APPLICANTS: Teresa Littlegeorge Isaac Smith motioned to approve the Aric Armell motioned to adopt MOA between the Winnebago Tribe of Anita LaRose resolution 23-03; Tribal Enrollment Hunter Walker Nebraska and the Winnebago Public Applicants [ A2902, A3619, A3624, Jordana Bass School. Rona Stealer seconded. A3919, A3931, A3971, A3973, A3974, Christina Parker A3975, A4091, A4092, A4093, A4103, Tyler Snake VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain A4089, A4090] Terri Lee Medina Motion carried. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. 52, Number 1 • S a t u r d a y, January TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: Victoria Kitcheyan (NTAI visitors) Isaac Smith (Fire Prevention @ St. Aug’s) Coly Brown (leave) Kenneth Mallory OTHERS PRESENT: Fannie LaTray Lola Bernie Autumn Nieman Ireta Frazier Cecelia Earth Tyresha Wolfe Esther Mercer Lynelle Blackhawk VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Aric Armell motioned to accept the 2022 Motion carried. Brian Chamberlain nominates Mental Health and Wellness Pow Wow Rona Stealer for Treasurer. Report as presented by Daryl LaPointe, Vice-Chairman Chamberlain adjourned the meeting at 12:18 p.m. Kenneth Mallory seconded. Jr. Kenneth Mallory seconded. Volu m e TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: Brian Chamberlain Lorelei DeCora Rona Stealer Aric Armell Louis LaRose 7, CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Chamberlain called to order at 2:13 p.m. OPENING PRAYER: Lola Bernie offered the opening prayer. APPROVE AGENDA: Addition of Nieman Ag Lease Rona Stealer motioned to approve the agenda as amended. Aric Armell seconded. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. LAND MANAGEMENT: 1. HOMESITE CANCELLATION a. Pernell Blackfish, Jr. Rona Stealer motioned to adopt resolution #23-05; Ref. Cancellation of Home Site Lease, Pernell & Jordann Blackfish – T-1071. Aric Armell seconded. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. b. James Price Jr. Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution #23-06; Ref. Cancellation of Home Site Lease, James Price Jr. – T2021. Rona Stealer seconded. 2023 Page 9 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 7, 2023 TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. 2. ALLOTMENT AG RESOLUTIONS a. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 61 Mrs. Blackeagle p. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 651-1 Sallie Fishtail Walker Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution #23-15; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 358-B White Pidgeon, Allotment 567 Mrs. George Hensley. Rona Stealer seconded. Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution #23-23; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 651-1 Sallie Fishtail Walker. Louis LaRose seconded. Louis LaRose motioned to adopt resolution #23-07; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 61 Mrs. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Blackeagle. Aric Armell seconded. Motion carried. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. i. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 395L Big Head b. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 46 Charles DeCora Louis LaRose motioned to adopt resolution #23-16; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 395L Big Head. Aric Armell seconded. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. q. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 666 Cora (We Hun Kaw) Ewing Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution #23-08; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 46 Charles VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain DeCora. Rona Stealer seconded. Motion carried. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. j. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 399L John Swan #2 c. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 73L Jake Holstein Rona Stealer motioned to adopt resolution #23-17; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 399L John Swan #2. Aric Armell seconded. Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution #23-24; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 666 Cora (We Hun Kaw) Ewing. Louis LaRose seconded. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. r. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 979 Joseph White Louis LaRose motioned to adopt resolution #23-09; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 73L Jake VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Holstein. Rona Stealer seconded. Motion carried. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. d. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 92 John Bradford, Allotment 111 Hiram Grant Rona Stealer motioned to adopt resolution #23-25; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 979 Joseph White. Aric Armell seconded. k. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 498 Louis Greyhair, Allotment 884 John Butler Jr., Allotment 885 Lucy Butler VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. f. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 167 Annie Brown, Allotment 168-A George DeCora APPROVE AGENDA: Aric Armell motioned to approve the agenda as amended. Isaac Smith seconded. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. CAO REPORT: Presented by Lynelle Blackhawk. u. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 196 Thomas Rainbow Isaac Smith motioned to approve allow up to $2000.00 for food allowance using the day(s) formula both on & off reservation for tribal member deaths. Aric Armell seconded. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. [Isaac out 9:20 a.m.] PHYSICAL RESOURCES: 1. Monthly Report – Presented by Ireta Frazier m. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 600-2 Fred Little Walker OPENING PRAYER: Kenneth Mallory offered the opening prayer. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution #23-27; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 196 Thomas Rainbow. Rona Stealer seconded. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Kitcheyan called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m. Brian Chamberlain motioned to accept the CEO Report. Louis LaRose seconded. Louis LaRose motioned to adopt resolution #23-26; Ref: Nieman Agricultural Lease, Ho-Chunk Farms. Rona Stealer seconded. Rona Stealer motioned to adopt resolution #23-19; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 514-A John Twin, Allotment 514-B John Twin. Aric Armell seconded. OTHERS PRESENT: Esther Mercer Lynelle Blackhawk Brandon Stout Cecelia Earth Garan Coons Tania Roberts Brittany Thomas Joy Johnson Sunshine Bear Les Painter Kim Sulsberger Tina Lewis Aric Armell Michael Carter, NARF Jordann Blackfish Tyresha Wolfe Teresa Littlegeorge CEO REPORT: Presented by Esther Mercer. t. Nieman Agricultural Lease, HoChunk Farms Rona Stealer motioned to adopt resolution #23-18; Ref: Agricultural Aric Armell motioned to adopt Lease Bid – Allotment 498 Louis resolution #23-10; Ref: Agricultural Greyhair, Allotment 884 John Butler Lease Bid – Allotment 92 John Jr., Allotment 885 Lucy Butler. Bradford, Allotment 111 Hiram Aric Armell seconded. Grant. Louis LaRose seconded. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Motion carried. l. Agricultural Lease Bid – e. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 514-A John Twin, Allotment 770 Lake House Allotment 514-B John Twin Louis LaRose motioned to adopt resolution #23-11; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 770 Lake House. Rona Stealer seconded. TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT: Coly Brown (leave) Motion carried. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 358-B White Pidgeon, Allotment 567 Mrs. George Hensley Aric Armell motioned to accept the Physical Resource Report as submitted. Louis LaRose seconded. Aric Armell motioned to accept the CAO Report as presented. Rona Stealer seconded. Rona Stealer motioned to adopt resolution #23-12; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 167 Annie Brown, Allotment 168-A George DeCora. Aric Armell seconded. Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution #23-20; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 600-2 Fred Little Walker. Rona Stealer seconded. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. g. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 194 Thomas Rainbow n. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 603 Frank Little Walker Louis LaRose motioned to adopt resolution #23-13; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 194 Thomas Rainbow. Rona Stealer seconded. VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. Rona Stealer motioned to adopt resolution #23-21; Ref: Agricultural Vice Chairman Chamberlain Lease Bid – Allotment 603 Frank adjourned the meeting at 2:52 p.m. Little Walker. Aric Armell seconded. WINNEBGAO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain CEO REPORT Motion carried. October 12, 2022 h. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 320 Sarah Bighead o. Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 619 We Ro Nuc Kaw Minutes to continue next issue... Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution #23-14; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 320 Sarah Bighead. Louis LaRose seconded. Rona Stealer motioned to adopt resolution #23-22; Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 619 We Ro Nuc Kaw. Aric Armell seconded. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Volu m e 52, Number VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. [Isaac in 9:31 a.m.] AJOURN: Aric Armell motioned to adjourn at 2:52 p.m. Louis LaRose seconded. VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT: Victoria Kitcheyan Lorelei DeCora Rona Stealer Brian Chamberlain Louis LaRose Isaac Smith Kenneth Mallory 1 • S a t u r d a y, January VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion carried. 7, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: Rona Stealer motioned to advertise for one (1) vacancy for the Winnebago Housing Development Commission Board for 30 days. Brian Chamberlain seconded. Respectfully submitted, Lorelei DeCora, Secretary Winnebago Tribal Council 2023 Page 10 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, January 7, 2023 COMMUNITY OLD LADY WALKER CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST IS A SUCCESS Tana Lewis & Jason Lawrence Deidre Redhorn Krystal & Girard Grant WINNEBAGO, NE – Another year has gone by¬ and the annual Christmas Lighting contest is in the books. There were so many beautifully lit homes in the community, and many cars were seen touring the reservation. This year there were 20 contestants, and in total there were 13 places. Over six thousand dollars were awarded to different families. Pinagigi to all the sponsors! This event would not be possible without your valued contributions. Great job to all the contestants for your hard work and craftsmanship. It is a goal to continue on the tradition of the Old Lady Walker Christmas Lighting contest. We look forward to next year! 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