# December 20th: The 1st Annual Holiday Light Parade was held! The parade

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December 20th: The 1st Annual Holiday Light Parade was held! The parade
began with throwing candy from the Winnebago Public School & went all the way
to the LED Big Screen, where both the
original cartoon version of the Grinch & a
Charlie Brown Christmas movies played
Drive-In style!! To top it off, hot cocoa
was served. We appreciate the Christmas
spirit that the town has! Thank you to
Winnebago Public Health, Project Launch
& everyone who had a helping hand
in this festive event! It was an honor to
experience the very 1st Annual Holiday
Light Parade! (Photo courtesy of Lena
White)

December 17th‘s holiday event was also
put on by WPHD & Project Launch with
the help from Two-Spirit and more! At the
Whirling Thunder Wellness Center, there
were many tables with various activities,
a few were a photo set up with Santa,
book reading, ornament painting, Santas
mailbox & even a service dog present.
Thank you to these departments for
thinking of the kids around the holidays!

Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 50, Number 25 • Saturday, December 25, 2021

Winnebago Tribe Distributes $500 to Every Enrolled Tribal Member
for Winter Covid-19 Relief

Winnebago, NE – At the Winnebago
Tribal Council Meeting held on December 7th, 2021 an item was added to the
agenda simply titled “Discussion on
$500 Covid-19 Stimulus”. When the
agenda item came up, members of the
tribal council expressed how the elderly
and many tribal members were having a
hard time especially during this time of
year. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic
many hardships are still ongoing said
one council member. A lengthy discussion ensued and eventually a motion
was made by council member Isaac
Smith and seconded by Aric Armell.
Would that motion pass?
After the agenda item was on the
floor for debate some members of the
council expressed where would this
money come from? How would we be
able to get it out to the tribal members?
Would it be realistic to get this out before the holidays? This created a let’s
roll up our sleeves and figure this out
mentality with the council.
The council used the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to fund this winter
covid-19 relief payment. The budget for
ARPA is a working budget meaning that
depending on certain outcomes projects
could be funded. For a project to be
funded it must have met certain ARPA
requirements. A relief or hardship assistance payment to every tribal member due to the pandemic is an eligible
project. In fact, last summer one of the
first ARPA projects was to distribute a
$1,500 covid-19 relief payment to all
enrolled Winnebago Tribal Members.
What didn’t get funded by ARPA as
a result of funding another Covid-19

relief payment?
The council has been paying attention to President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that was recently
signed into law. Eventually some of that
funding will trickle down to the Winnebago Tribe and it was decided that
some of the local infrastructure costs
that were going to be funded in ARPA
will wait for that bill. The council has
said that the Winnebago Tribe isn’t getting the full $1.2 trillion but they would
eventually get a small piece which would
replace the funding they used to fund
the winter covid-19 relief payments.
Is it realistic to get this out before
the holidays?
That question was asked before
Chairwoman Kitcheyan called for a vote
on the item. The Winnebago Tribe’s
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Alan Post
said it would be a huge miracle but his
team would do everything in their power
to get it out. A suggestion to expedite the
process was to use visa cards with $500
put on to them. This would allow tribal
members who needed the assistance to
use the payment immediately instead of
worrying about going to cash it or not
having an ID. Council liked the idea
but after checking into it finance found
out there would be a delay in getting
the cards ordered and out before the
holidays. Finance decided that it would
run local tribal member checks so that
they would meet the deadline of Monday, December 20th. If a tribal member
wasn’t able to pick up, then a gift card
would be sent after the in-person distribution dates.
What about payments to the enrolled

children 18 and younger?
The enrolled children who are 18
years and under will have the $500
relief payment placed into their Winnebago trust account which they can
withdraw after they graduate high
school.
After a lengthy discussion, the council passed the motion and finance immediately put the wheels into motion.
“I would like to thank the council for
really working on a solution, we heard
the tribal member’s pleas and know
that this pandemic has created a hardship for everyone. I am proud of our
council that we could come together to
get this done for the people. Also a huge
thanks to the WTN finance department
because without them this wouldn’t
have been possible” said Winnebago
Tribal Chairwoman, Victoria Kitcheyan.
On Monday, December 20 and
Tuesday, December 21st, a lot of tribal
members came to the Blackhawk Community Center Gym to pick up their
much needed relief. Finance with the
assistance of other programs served
the tribal members during the two day
in-person distribution. Garan Coons,
Winnebago Communications Officer
said that he talked to tribal members
that came down from Wisconsin and
they were very thankful. “It’s tough
because I know a majority of tribal
members are having it hard because of
the pandemic. I honestly didn’t think it
would be possible before the holiday’s
but collectively the Winnebago Tribe
pulled off a Christmas miracle for all
tribal members” said Coons.

Preventative supplies for Winnebago Tribal Members

WTN Food Distribution & WTN Tribal
Council worked together to provide
Christmas baskets to our enrolled
households in Winnebago. Thanks to the
volunteers who helped distribute these
baskets, all the help that came together
made the process smooth! The first day
of distribution was December 13th and
continued the following days till 3pm or
depletion.

Tyler Snake & Bethani Redhorn
December 10th: The Winnebago Winter
Gathering took place before a crazy windstorm blew in town! I know everyone
looks forward to this event, so a great
turnout with all the different vendors was
no surprise. The Whirling Thunder Wellness gym was full of tables ranging from
known chefs around town, baked goods,
jewelry, traditional wear, informational
booths, crafts & more. Door prizes & Bingo was a nice way to top it all off! Thank
you to HCCDC & WHDC for making this
event happen, to Quince Bass for being
the MC Speaker & to all the vendors who
participated!!

The Procurement Department within
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska has
worked with various Government Agencies like FEMA & utilized the CARES
Act, as well as many different COVID-19
related preventative opportunities.
Utilizing these government organizations & passed bills has made a surplus
of preventative care items available to
our tribal members. In recollection
when COVID-19 first began finding

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hand sanitizer & wipes were scarce or
overpriced!
Thanks to our Security guards in the
front room of WTWC bags full of PPE
gloves, masks, hand sanitizer spray &
masks are readily available & free. Not
only are the security guards providing
the bags, but they help ensure mask
safety & temperature rules are enforced,
thank you for helping us stay safe!
Upwards of 400 bags have been
given out with a nice supply left, don’t
be shy to stop in and grab one! In addi-

tion, those who cannot travel, such as
our Senior Tribal Members, can request
delivery within the Winnebago Reservation. Contact (402) 878-2272 EXT. 2211
for Shar Fogleman for Delivery set up!
The Main objective is to share what
the people in the community need to
stay safe! Shar Fogleman states “We
are simply playing our part in having
preventative supplies available”. Thank
you to the Procurement Dept. & Security guards for making this objective
possible!

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BAGO NEWS

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 25, 2021 — Page 3

TRIBAL NEWS

Question of the Issue:
The year 2021 is coming to a close.
What is one accomplishment that you are proud of that happened in 2021?

Garan Coons
Winnebago Communications
Officer

Bethani Redhorn
Communications Office Manager

There are a lot of accomplishments
but if i had to name just one, i would
say getting the radio station on air.
KWTN 100.9 FM, Allen, Nebraska,
is a non-commercial radio station
that is going to be broadcasting local
news, powwow music, oldies, and
special DJ segments for the Winnebago Tribe and the Siouxland
Community to enjoy. We are going to
call it "The Big Voice". It's not even
close to being fully functional but
in 2022 we are going to be making
some good headway. It has been a
big goal of communications to get it
up and running which was accomplished this year.

This year was very good for me. I am
most proud of myself for accomplishing one year with the Winnebago
Communications department. I’ve
held down several titles throughout
the years, but I am most proud of my
current position! I learn something
new every day, I get to participate in
various community events, and I have
room to improve and grow. I never
felt as valued at any other place of
employment as I do with Communications.

Christina Parker
Desktop Publisher
This year I accomplished a goal that
I used to only dream about and that
was becoming a homeowner for my
kids.

Tyler Snake
WIN Office Manager
I feel like I have learned a lot of lessons
dealing with my character. Whether it
was how to handle a situation or reaction, I know I have grown. Behaviors
and relationships aren't “taught”, it is
kind of like you form your own character over time, through decisions that
make you who you are. With that being
said I feel accomplished with my maturity growing. It is a different accomplishment than the usual expected, but
I know it is something that not everyone
practices. Growth never stops! Lol just a
little bit corny.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
from the W.I.N. Staff
The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on January 8, 2021.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
JESUS OUR SAVIOR
LUTHERAN OUTREACH
"You don't know Mary"

Club Member Spotlight

Ashton Lyons is a 1st grader attending Winnebago Public School. Ashton has
shown excellent leadership, attendance, behavior, and participation. We had a
Q&A with Ashton and this is what we came up with.
Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: A builder
Q: What do you like about the Boys and Girls Club?
A: I like recess!
Q: What is your favorite subject in school?
A: Math
Q: Favorite activity
A: Dodgeball, coloring, and snacks!
Thank you Ashton for being an awesome club member, we at the Boys and
Girls Club appreciate you and what you bring to our club!

In loving memory...
Patricia L. McNaughton

Patricia L. McNaughton, 65 of
South Sioux City, Ne passed away
Sunday, November 14, 2021 at her
home, surrounded by her loved
ones. Services will be held 10 am
Saturday, November 20th at Salem
Lutheran Church, 1753 G Avenue,
Dakota City, Nebraska. Visitation
will be one hour prior to service time
at the church. Waterbury Funeral
Service of Sioux City are assisting
with the arrangements.
Patricia was born on September
13, 1956 in Sioux City, the daughter of James and Phyllis (Bowman)
Schrader. Patricia graduated from
the South Sioux City High School
in 1974. She was united in marriage
to Richard McNaughton on June
22nd, 1974. After spending some
time building and raising a family,

In the last issue I wrote about a man
named Joe. Today I would like to write
about Joe's wife Mary. What do you
recall about Mary? What does God's
Sacred Word reveal to us about the only
woman who gave birth to a baby while
she was still a virgin?
Long before Mary was born, over
seven hundred years, a prophet of God
named Isaiah foretold about this miraculous birth. We turn to the seventh
chapter of Isaiah: 'Again YAHWEH spoke
to [King] Ahaz: “Ask a sign of YAHWEH
your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high
as heaven.” But [King] Ahaz said, “I will
not ask, and I will not put YAHWEH to
the test.” And he said, “Hear then, O
house of David! Is it too little for you to
weary men, that you weary my God also?
Therefore YAHWEH himself will give you
a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive
and bear a son, and shall call his name
Immanuel' [Isaiah 7:11-14 ESV].
God sent one of his angels, named
Gabriel to a virgin pledged to be married
to a man named Joseph. Gabriel went to
Mary and said, "Greetings, you who are
highly favored! YAHWEH is with you."
Mary was understandably troubled.
Gabriel said to her, "Do not be afraid,
Mary, you have found favor with God.
You will be with child and give birth to
a son, and you are to give him the name
Jesus."
"How will this be," Mary asked, "since
I am a virgin?" Gabriel answered, "The
Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the
power of the most High will overshadow
you. So the holy one to be born will be
called the Son of God."

A little while later Mary would put
her feelings to song as she was moved
by the Spirit of God. Mary sang "My
soul glorifies YAHWEH and my spirit
rejoices in God my Savior, for He has
been mindful of the humble state of His
servant. From now on all generations
will call me blessed, for the Mighty One
has done great things for me--holy is His
name. His mercy extends to those who
fear Him, from generation to generation.
. . " [see Luke 1:46-50].
Mary was a woman of courage who
took her motherly role seriously. In this
song she is also humble. Mary is filled
with joy as she serves God by being the
mother of her baby boy who would go
on to serve her as her Lord and Savior.
Forty days after the birth of Jesus,
Mary's husband leads her and baby
Jesus to the temple in order to present
him to his heavenly Father. It is there
in Jerusalem that they meet a man
named Simeon. Simeon blessed them
and said to Mary, "This child is destined
to cause the falling and rising of many
in Israel, and to be a sign that will be
spoken against, so that the thoughts
of many hearts will be revealed. And a
sword will pierce your own soul, too"
[see Luke 2:22-35].
Simeon's prophetic words are black
and white. Some will fall and the others
will rise based on whether or not this
Christmas gift is received or rejected.
And Simeon's closing words foretell that
Mary would have her heart, the heart
of a mother, pierced as she was at the
foot of the cross when her son, as we'll
as her Lord and Savior, died. The hope,
peace, love and joy of God's Christmas
gift be received in your heart this day
and held tightly all the days of your life.

she returned to academia to receive
a degree in Graphic Design from
Western Iowa Tech in 2002.
Trish held a variety of positions
in the workforce before moving onto
MCI, where she quickly worked her
way into a management position.
She was a very driven, hard working
and motivated woman and utilized
those strengths to quickly build her
graphic design career. During those
years she was also the President
of the S.O.P.S. Investment Group,
which she took on with fulfillment.
She also worked at Winnebago
Indian News for 15 years, retiring
in 2018. Trish was a very talented
seamstress and mastered the art of
crochet. Among other things, she
had an extensive bell collection and
had a lifelong adoration of rocks. She
looked at the blessings of everyday
life and derived joy in the helping
of others. She truly was a genuine
person and was loved by all who
knew her.
Trish is survived by her sons, Joel
McNaughton and Adam McNaughton, daughter Emily McNaughton,
her parents James and Phyllis (Bowman) Schrader and her sister Laurie
Gardea.
She was preceded in death by
her husband Richard McNaughton
in 2012.

W.I.N. Publishers note, we are sadden to hear of Trish passing as she was
a long time publisher for the Winnebago Indian News.

Garden Update
Week of December 13, 2021
Kathleen Cue, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator in Dodge County

Nation Nourishment Food Sovereignty Program
People in medicine have long understood that what we eat has both
short- and long-term impacts to our health, with some physicians prescribing fresh fruits and vegetables, along with medication, to patients. Food
sovereignty is the right of access to nourishing and culturally significant
food that is locally sourced, whether it is grown with your own two hands or
by a local grower. Unlike purveyors of fast food, food sovereignty is about
the dialogue between those who eat and local producers. This communication ensures food production strengthens human and environmental
health while fostering community and cultural connections.
Like many cultures in the United States, the connection to gardening
knowledge has been lost with the passing of grandparents and relatives
who knew plants and how to grow them. The Nation Nourishment Food
Sovereignty Program began in the spring of 2021 to educate the tribal
communities of UmoNhoN, Winnebago, and Santee in a broad range of
food-related topics, including gardening, foraging, food preparation, and
canning.
The Nation Nourishment Food Sovereignty Program is a collaborative
effort, partnering the University of Nebraska Extension and the Center for
Rural Affairs. The program has fostered a similar project at UNL’s East
Campus, providing gardening classes to indigenous high school youth. In
the spirit of paying things forward, the Nation Nourishment Indigenous
Food Program has launched a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.
com/nationnourishment to encourage commentary and celebrate stories
surrounding issues of food sovereignty among indigenous people.

Hōcąk Corner
Mąnį Kisak
(mah-nee kee-sahk)

Christmas

Mąnįkisak hinįgirawi ną.
(mah-nee-kee-sahk hee-nee-ghee-rdah-wee nah)

We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 25, 2021 — Page 5

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
MID-MONTHLY TRIBAL COUNCIL
MEETING
November 15, 2021
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Brian Chamberlain
Lorelei DeCora
Louis LaRose
John Snowball
Coly Brown
Isaac Smith
Aric Armell
OTHERS PRESENT:
Natasha Snow
Damon Payer
Thomas Snow
John Blackhawk
Jason St. Sauver
Lynelle Blackhawk
Joy Johnson
Ron Nohr
Stuart Fischer
Teresa Littlegeorge
Trey Blackhawk
Erika Dunn
Matt May
Danelle Smith
TRIBAL COUNCI ABSENT:
Rona Stealer (leave)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman
Kitcheyan called to order at 5:06 p.m.
OPENING PRAYER: John Snowball offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE THE AGENDA:
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
agenda with additions. Isaac Smith
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
READING OF THE MINUTES:
November 1, 2021 Regular Tribal
Council Meeting minutes
Aric Armell motioned to approve
the November 1, 2021 Regular Tribal
Council Meeting minutes. Brian Chamberlain seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
November 8, 2021 Land Meeting &
Enrollment Update Minutes
Isaac Smith motioned to approve
the November 8, 2021 Land Meeting
& Enrollment Update Minutes. Aric
Armell seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
November 10, 2021 CEO Report
meeting minutes
Coly Brown motioned to approve the
November 10, 2021 CEO Report meeting minutes. Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Architect/Engineering Firm Selection
Isaac Smith motioned to select Leo A
Daly as recommended for the projects,
and Leo A Daly to work with the Bluestone Partnership for the Boys and Girls
club project. Aric Armell seconded.
OBJECT: Louis LaRose
VOTE: (6) yes, JSB, AA, IS, LD, CB,
BC
(1) no, LLR
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Winnebago Gaming Commission
Evaluation
IS/LD approve the evaluation form
with the exception of #7. Financial responsibilities.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Food Sovereignty Task Force discussion/appointments
Brian Chamberlain motioned to
appoint; Aaron LaPointe, Andreanna
Sharpback-Lujan, Trey Blackhawk,
and Stuart Fischer to the Food Sovereignty Task Force. Louis LaRose
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
*administrative staff will need updated information, By-laws, and minutes.
Food Sovereignty discussion on meat
processing.
Aric Armell motioned to approve
travel for any interested Tribal Council
to attend 2021 IAC Annual Conference,
Dec. 7-9 2021. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Isaac out]
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska MOU
Extension with Nebraska Audubon
Aric Armell motioned to table the
MOU until LPTC board can be brought
into the discussion. Louis LaRose
seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Isaac in]
WCHS Board Appointments
Victoria Kitcheyan and Jim Rixner
terms have expired.
Lorelei DeCora motion to appoint
Victoria Kitcheyan and Jim Rixner to
the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System Board for the three year
term. Brian Chamberlain seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
[Aric out, in]
ARPA Emergency Response Guidelines
Lorelei DeCora motioned to table the
ARPA Emergency Response Guidelines

until the Treasurer’s Report meeting.
Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Christmas Gift Baskets
800 Baskets, $60.00 per basket for
all Tribal member Head of Households
on and off reservation.
Isaac Smith motioned to approve Option #2 for the amount of $50,880.76
for 800 baskets budgeted at $60.00 per
basket. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
2021 IAC Annual Conference, Dec.
7-9 2021 taken care of earlier in the
meeting. (taken care of earlier in the
meeting)
Men’s Shelter water heater replacement, $444.11 for the cost to replace
the water heater.
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
replacement of the Men’s Shelter water
heater for the amount of $444.11 and
have the WTN Facilities Department
replace it. Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Aric Armell motioned to go into
Executive Session at 6:59 p.m. Isaac
Smith seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to come out
of Executive Session at 8:07 p.m. Isaac
Smith seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to order the
Human Service Director to return E.R.
back to Thomas & Natasha Snow. Isaac
Smith seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no ( 1 ) a b s t a i n ,
LLR
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to go back into
Executive Session at 8:16 p.m. Isaac
Smith seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Louis LaRose out at 9:47 p.m.]
[Coly out, John out]
Quorum lost at 10:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge,
Executive Assistant
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
CONCUR:
Lorelei DeCora, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
GENERAL COUNSEL MEETING
November 17, 2021
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Brian Chamberlain
Lorelei DeCora
Rona Stealer
Coly Brown
Aric Armell
John Snowball
Louis LaRose
Isaac Smith
Victoria Kitcheyan (on travel/attending
via phone)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Jennifer Beareagle
Erika Dunn
Esther Mercer
Teresa Littlegeorge
Lynelle Blackhawk
Cecelia Earth
Alan Post
Garan Coons
Joy Johnson
CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman
Chamberlain called the meeting to order
at 10:08 am, and will continue to Chair
the meeting while the Chairwoman is on
out of state travel.
OPENING PRAYER: Isaac Smith
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
agenda with the addition. Isaac Smith
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
STANDING UPDATES:
IOWA LAND LEGISLATION – presented by Jennifer Beareagle
Discussion on the Hunting on the
Iowa side
OPIOID LITIGATION – Update from
Dave Domina will be emailed.
FLOOD CASE
COMMENT/CONSULTATION LET TERS
HEMP COMMISSION UPDATE:
Training coming up, do they have a
budget to attend trainings? Still need
to fill one seat for a full commission.
VILLAGE OF WINNEBAGO WATER &
SEWER AGREEMENT UPDATE:
Did not agree to term. The Village
states that the agreement has been
terminated 30 after their notification.
Discussion regarding the Tribe taking over.
Lagoon, New water meters; belong to
the Tribe? Who owns what?
ENROLLMENT BLOOD QUANTUM
DISCUSSION:
Discussion on the options the Council would like to proceed with for the
Secretarial Election.

INDIAN AGRICULTURE COUNSEL:
[Rona out]
Action item: Resolution appointing
IAC delegate
John Snowball motioned to adopt
resolution #22-27; Appointing Victoria
Kitcheyan to serve as delegate to the
Intertribal Agriculture Council and Trey
Blackhawk as the Alternate delegate.
Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE – FREEDMAN ISSUE:
[Rona in]
Update from Jennifer Beareagle and
Victoria Kitcheyan.
8,500 Seminole Freedman of Oklahoma would be allowed to access the
use of IHS
Lorelei decora motioned to adopt resolution #22-28; requesting that Indian
health service’s decision to recognize the
Seminole freedman as eligible for health
care services not infringe on any funds
dedicated to the Great Plains area now
or in the future.
Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Aric Armell motioned to go into Executive Session at 11:48 a.m. John
Snowball seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Ar mell motioned to come
out of Executive Session at 1:23
p.m.
Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to direct the
CEO to adhere to the November 15,
2021 motion regarding E.M. effectiveness completed by close of business today. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn at
1:26 p.m. John Snowball seconded.
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge,
Executive Assistant
CONCUR:
Lorelei DeCora, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING
November 19, 2021
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Brian Chamberlain
Rona Stealer
Coly Brown
Aric Armell
Isaac Smith
John Snowball
Louis LaRose
Lorelei DeCora
OTHERS PRESENT:
Jennifer Beareagle
Lynelle Blackhawk
Teresa Littlegeorge
Brandon Stout
Tina Lewis
Neil Lawhead
Alan Post
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman
Kitcheyan called the meeting to order
at 1:12 p.m.
OTHERS PRESENT: Brian Chamberlain offered the opening prayer.
Discussion regarding Child & Family
Services
Neil Lawhead
AGENDA:
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
agenda. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Brian Chamberlain motioned to approve the agenda. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to Come out of
Executive Session at 2:49 p.m. Brian
Chamberlain seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned for the General Counsel to draft a petition to for
the Tribal Court to remove “placement
authority from CFS for E.L.R. DOB
5-29-20.
Brian Chamberlain seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
John Snowball motioned to appoint
Lynelle Blackhawk as the Interim Director of Human Services, effective immediately with a 5% increase for the added
duties with the first task to carry out the
Tribal Council motion from November
15, 2021 immediately. Lorelei DeCora
seconded.
ABSTAIN: Brian Chamberlain
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (1) abstain, BC
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn.
Brian Chamberlain seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned
at 3:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge,
Executive Assistant
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
CONCUR:
Lorelei DeCora, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL
ORIENTATION MEETING
November 22, 2021
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Lorelei DeCora
Rona Stealer
Aric Armell
Isaac Smith
Coly Brown
Louis LaRose
Victoria Kitcheyan (in at 9:18 a.m.)
Brian Chamberlain (in at 10:11 a.m.)
John Snowball (in at 12:23 p.m.)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Esther Mercer
Alan Post
Teresa Littlegeorge
Garan Coons
Tyresha Wolfe
Lynelle Blackhawk in at 10:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Secretary Lorelei
DeCora called to order at 9:00 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Louis LaRose
offered the opening prayer
APPROVE AGENDA:
Minor Trust Funds discussion
Senior Citizens Christmas bonus
Executive Session
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
agenda with additions. Coly Brown
seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WELCOME: Esther Mercer gives a
welcome address.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW: Alan Post
presents.
[Victoria Kitcheyan in at 9:18 a.m.]
Internal Controls
FY 22 Appropriation Budget
ARPA Budget
[Brian Chamberlain in at 10:11 a.m.]
REVIEW AND APPROVE FY 22 WTN
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART:
Rona Stealer motion to approve the
FY 22 WTN Organizational Chart. Aric
Armell seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Lynelle Blackhawk in at 10:30 a.m.]
TC COMMITTEE & WORK GROUP
ASSIGNMENTS:
Presented by Lynelle Blackhawk and
Esther Mercer.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve
the Authorization for Administration
to adhere to the 3-month plan for the
Board and Committees survey updating
procedure.
Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WORK GROUP ASSIGNMENTS
HEALTH: Louis LaRose, Coly Brown,
and Victoria Kitcheyan
ELDERS/ASSISTED LIVING: Brian
Chamberlain, Rona Stealer, Isaac
Smith, and Aric Armell
LANGUAGE/CULTURE: John
Snowball, Isaac Smith, and Victoria
Kitcheyan
EDUCATION: Victoria Kitcheyan,
Rona Stealer, and Brian Chamberlain
GAMING: Brian Chamberlain, and
Coly Brown
HOUSING: Coly Brown, John Snowball, Louis LaRose, Aric Armell, and
Victoria Kitcheyan
FISCAL/INVESTMENTS/TAXATION:
Brian Chamberlain, and Rona Stealer
PHYSICAL/NATURAL RESOURCES:
John Snowball, Louis LaRose, Coly
Brown, Aric Armell, and Isaac Smith
HUMAN SERVICES: Brian Chamberlain, Rona Stealer, and John Snowball
JUDICIAL & LAW ENFORCEMENT:
All Council members
SELF-GOVERNANCE: All Council
members
SAFETY: Coly Brown, John Snowball, and Isaac Smith
TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMITTES &
WORK GROUP ASSIGNMENTS
[Isaac out at 11:45 a.m.]
Brian Chamberlain motioned to advertise for a Pow-wow Committee. Rona
Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned for the Tribal
Council to establish Pow-wow committee standard operation procedures.
Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
VETERANS COMMITTEE:
Aric Armell motioned to make the
Veterans Committee inactive due to the
new hire of Veterans position. Lorelei
DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Cont. in next issue...

Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 25, 2021

COMMUNITY NEWS
KIDS COAT CARD PROGRAM
***DEADLINE EXTENDED***
The Winnebago Tribal Council has extended the deadline
for families to claim their Winnebago Tribal member’s coat
card until March 31, 2022.
All enrolled Winnebago children ages 0-18 are eligible for
a $100 VISA gift card to be used for winter ware. There are
currently 218 cards that have not been claimed.
How to claim:
1. Complete and notarize a kids coat form
2. Submit the completed form to the Winnebago Enrollment office.
Where do you get a form?
http://www.winnebagotribe.com/index.php/arpa or
Contact the Winnebago Enrollment office to request a form
be mailed.
402-878- 2028 or enrollment@winnebagotribe.com
Then what?
Submit the form to the Enrollment office either via mail
or in person.
Once verified as eligible, the card can be picked up or
mailed from the Procurement office.

LEGAL NOTICE
LPTC Library Update

Next

This is just a reminder that the library will be closed Dec. 17th through
Jan. 2nd for the holidays and we will reopen on January 3rd. You are still
able to place holds throughout on your account by logging into the catalog
and placing holds that way. If you need a short reminder, please visit our
Facebook page and look under videos for the instructional material.
Also, we are pleased to announce that the library will begin opening on
Saturdays for a short time so that patrons can access the library and its
materials on the weekend. A date has not been set but we are aiming for
late January for our students and community. Students attending LPTC
will be able to take advantage of this as a place to study and do research in
a quiet environment.
Changes are coming to the library so be on the lookout and remember:
We are here for you!
-Tripp Letterman

WIN News
Deadline:

January
4th

SUICIDE IN INDIAN COUNTRY PART 12

Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV22-027
In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
REBECCA BIGFIREELKSHOULDER
In Re:
D. E. (Born 6/2007)
I. E. (Born 4/2007
A. E. (Born 4/2008)
D. E. (Born 10/2009

TO:VANESSA PRETTY ON
TOP,Mother
DELRAE MEDICINE HORSE, Mother
STONEY ELKSHOULDER,Father
GEORGE ELKSHOULDER, Father

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed for Guardianship
and a hearing concerning the above
referred Individual(s) in Case No. CV22027 has been scheduled and will be
heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court
of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 7th
day of FEBRUARY, 2022 at the hour
of 11:00 A.M.

Strengths and Protective Factors
Across all populations, some of the most significant protective factors are:
• Effective mental health care
• Connectedness to individuals, family, community, and social institutions
• Problem-solving skills
• Contacts with caregivers

LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV21-151
TITAN MOTORS
vs.
MIKE SNOW
To:

Two large studies found that for AI/AN youth strengthening protective
factors may be more important than reducing risk factors in addressing
suicide risk. In addition to the four protective factors above, research
has shown the following to be among the most significant protective
factors in AI/AN populations:
Community control: In a Canadian study of data from the British
Columbia Coroner’s Office, tribes with no suicides had more indicators
of cultural continuity. Cultural continuity was defined as having infrastructure, such as the presence of cultural facilities, and sovereignty,
such as self-government, having title to their traditional lands, and the
provision of services within the community, including education, police,
and fire; health care delivery; and child and family services. In another
Canadian study, preliminary evaluative data and Inuit community
member narratives indicated that community control in designing and
carrying out suicide prevention programming “can be effective towards
preventing suicide.”
Cultural identification: Alaska Native tribal members following a more
traditional way of life reported greater happiness, more frequent use of
religion and spirituality to cope with stress, and less frequent use of
drugs and alcohol to cope with stress.
Two studies of Native American youth in the Midwest found that
those who had a stronger ethnic/cultural identity were better able to
cope with acculturative stress and less likely to have suicidal thoughts.
Spirituality: Commitment to tribal cultural spirituality (forms of
spirituality deriving from traditions that predate European contact) is
significantly associated with a reduction in suicide attempts. People
with a high level of cultural spiritual orientation have a reduced prevalence of suicide compared with those with low levels of cultural spiritual
orientation
Family connectedness: Connectedness to family and discussing problems with family and friends are protective against suicide attempts
among AI/AN youth.
If you know of someone struggling with suicidal ideation please contact The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (TALK),
or the Winnebago Behavioral Health 1-402-878-2911 or After Hours
Crisis # 1-712-259-3263.
Donna Wolff, Prevention Specialist, YCIC/Youth Shelter Winnebago
Tribe of NE, 402-878-2046 Ext. 4111

LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV22-024

In the Matter of the
Name Change Petition of:
PAIYA ALDRICH
to PAIYA WOLFE

MIKE SNOW:
To:

ANY INTERESTED PARTIES

You are hereby notified that a Civil
Complaint, in the amount of $7,139.25
plus Court costs, has been filed and a
hearing concerning the above referred
Individual(s) in case no. CV21-151 has
been scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 17TH day of JANUARY,
2022 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.

You are hereby notified that a petition
for Name Change has been filed and a
hearing concerning the above referred
Individual in case no. CV22-024 has
been scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 7TH day of FEBRUARY,
2022 at the hour of 10:30 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing
Case No. JFJ22-004
The People of the Winnebago Tribe
In the Interest of:
K. K. (Born 5/2008)
To: KAYLA SMITH, Mother
ALL POTENTIAL FATHERS

You are hereby notified that a hearing for an Adjudication concerning the
above referred minor individual(s) in
case no. JFJ22-004 has been scheduled
and will be heard in the Winnebago
Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska
on the 18th day of JANUARY, 2022 at
the hour of 2:30 P.M.

Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV21-146
TITAN MOTORS
vs.
NICOLE LERMA
To:

NICOLE LERMA:

You are hereby notified that a Civil
Complaint, in the amount of $3,113.24
plus Court costs, has been filed and a
hearing concerning the above referred
Individual(s) in case no. CV21-146 has
been scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 17TH day of JANUARY,
2022 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.

The Winnebago Tribal Council is 100% AGAINST Meth. Not only is Meth
harmful to the individual, it destroys families and our community. Meth
use is not the HoChunk/Winnebago way of life. On 12-30-19, during the
Winnebago Mid-monthly Tribal Council meeting, a motion was passed to
publish all meth related offenses occurring on the Winnebago reservation,
in the Winnebago Indian News.
The following individual(s) has been arrested for a meth offense…
As of 12-21-2021, there are no recent meth arrest(s) to report.

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, December 25, 2021 — Page 7

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST WINNERS
On behalf of the Winnebago Indian News, we want to thank all households that entered this year’s Christmas Lighting Contest. We want to thank our
retired WIN editor, Jerome LaPointe for always hosting this for the community in the name of his mentor and one of the founders of the WIN, Neola Walker.
We aim to continue this Annual contest in that light. Old Lady Walker always had a special place in her heart to make sure the Winnebago community came
together, especially during the holidays.
We wish everyone could place because all the entries were thoughtful and had intent behind the decorations.
We could not have done this without our sponsors! Thank you to WinnaVegas Casino Resort, Ho- Chunk, Inc. Winnebago Gaming Co., Ho- Chunk Capital,
WTN Physical Resources, WTN Human Services, Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System, & American Broadband! Without sponsorship, we couldn’t
have had the honor in doing this contest.
The WIN hopes for this contest to continue to grow each year & help provide opportunities for families & neighbors to be brought closer together whether
it be friendly competition or a family decorating experience.
Again, thank you to ALL entries, we encourage everyone in the community to join, every entry is carefully considered! Congratulations to all those who won!
Much deliberation went into choosing to make all decisions final. Thank you!

6th Place: Tana Lewis

1st Place: Krystal and Girard Grant

7th Place: Jaralyn and Sean Bear

2nd Place: Deidre Redhorn

8th Place: Carolyn Seymour and Justin Lasley

3rd Place: Jeffrey and Jennifer Berridge

9th Place: Andrea Paulsen

4th Place: Joshua Chamberlain & Mona Zuffante

10th Place: Larry Payer
5th Place: Darla LaPointe

214 Industrial Road
Winnebago, Nebraska

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awinnebago%3A1c607fc2e48b36ae. Public record. Not legal advice.