Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

2026 Winnebago Homecoming

Celebration Photos!

pages: 7 & 11

Volume 55, Number 15

The masthead scene for this edition of

the Winnebago Indian News spotlights the

Head Woman Shaundiin Long leading the

Swan Dance during the 160th Annual Winnebago Homecoming Celebration Powwow taken this past weekend at Veterans

Memorial Park, from Thursday, July 23,

through Sunday, July 26, 2026. Photography by Tyler Snake, WIN Circulation/

Office Manager.

Homecoming Celebration

Winners List!

pages: 9 & 10

Watajox hī wīra

Corn Popping Moon

Saturday, August 1, 2026

The Big Voice Gets Bigger – New Radio Station & App

Nį̄ šoc Nįgešąną

By Bethani Redhorn

Photography by Brian Chamberlain

During July the Winnebago Public

School has been working on installing

their brand-new football field turf!

Apart from the new design, the new

field helps prevent CTE injuries as

well as reduce maintenance work.

[Winnebago, NE] The wait for

a clear, homegrown radio signal is

officially over. On a rainy morning

just ahead of the annual homecoming

powwow eve, community members,

tribal leaders, and staff gathered to

celebrate a massive milestone for our

tribe’s communications network: the

official launch of KBVW 88.9 FM

(K-Big Voice-Winnebago) alongside

the brand-new The Big Voice mobile

app.

For years, catching KWTN 100.9

FM meant battling major static unless

you drove way out of town. “When I

first got this job, my supervisor asked

me if I turned us on in the morning,”

Radio Station Manager Quince Bass

(DJ Coach Q) shared with a laugh. “I

told him no, I don’t… because of the

static.” Now, thanks to a brand-new

tower on the hill, those static days

are history. Early test runs show the

crystal-clear 88.9 FM signal reaching a

10 to 15-mile radius, stretching as far

as Decatur, Thurston, Little Sioux, and

down by Wahoo, Nebraska.

While the broadcast feels fresh, this

project has been in the works for years.

Communications Officer Garan Coons

(DJ Garanteed) took the crowd down

memory lane, tracing the vision back

to 2016 when the late Vietnam Veteran

and Councilman Jim Snow of the

Buffalo Clan first pushed looking

160 Years of Winnebago Homecoming Celebrations

On July 2th, the Whirling Thunder

Wellness Program hosted their annual

Winnebago Homecoming PW Wilderness Walk/Run. Attendees of all ages

were able to do a 1-mile fun walk, 5K

Walk/Run, or a 7-mile challenge.

Recently, the Ho-Chunk, Inc.

Summer Interns were led by Aaron

LaPointe, the Ho-Chunk Capital CEO,

on a behind the scenes look at HoChunk Capitals mission and projects.

Winnebago is in the process of constructing a third single-lane roundabout,

located North of town. It is estimated to be

completed by Fall 2027. The roundabout is

being implemented to reduce crashes and

speed.

By Bethani Redhorn

Photography by Tyler Snake

[Winnebago, NE] From Thursday, July

23, through Sunday, July 26, 2026, the

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska hosted

its historic 160th Annual Homecoming

Celebration Powwow at Veteran’s

Memorial Park in Winnebago, Nebraska.

Known proudly as the oldest celebration

powwow in Indian Country, the four-day

event blended Winnebago traditions,

competitive dancing and singing, and

profound community gratitude.

This annual gathering is a sacred

celebration of coming home. It honors

the brave Ho-Chunk Warriors who fought

for their tribal lands, as well as those

who never returned. The deep historical

roots of the homecoming date back 160

years, established to pay respect to the

tribe’s last true war chief, Chief Little

Priest, and his courageous Company “A”

Omaha Scouts. In the mid-1860’s, faced

with immense hardships and starvation at

Crow Creek, South Dakota, Chief Little

Priest negotiated a new home on the

northern border of the Omaha Reservation

in Nebraska. He and his warriors

subsequently scouted for the U.S. Cavalry

to secure these lands. Following Chief

Little Priest’s death from battle wounds

on September 12, 1866, his brother, Chief

Greywolf, called a council to establish this

celebration in his honor. Today, that legacy

continues as a prayer for all past, present,

and active-duty Ho-Chunk military

personnel serving in the United States

Armed Forces.

The grand entries brought the arena to

life with a spectacular procession of the

Winnebago Eagle Feather Staff, tribal

flags, and dancers adorned in intricate,

full regalia. The Winnebago Drum Groups

New Breed, HayLushKa, and Hujop

served as the host drums, delivering the

essential heartbeat and the four original

Little Priest songs passed down since the

very first celebration. This year’s selected

head staff featured Head Man Dancer,

"Wamąšją kįwįąje . – Be Strong."

Con’t. on page 2...

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

...Con't from front page: The Big Voice Gets Bigger –

New Radio Station & App...

into getting a radio station. Though

the tribe held a license, they had

zero gear and zero funding. Garan

recalled calling up an elderly

worker at a native station in the

Southwest for advice back then.

Her immediate response was to

“RUN!” Once the laughter faded,

she left him with words that stuck:

“Beware what you get into because

you have a great responsibility of

carrying the stories of your tribe

for future generations.” After

sitting idle for years, the project

finally found its wings when the

pandemic task force stepped up

with the crucial launch funding

needed to keep tribal members

connected and safe.

The launch event was a true

community affair. Vice-Chairman

Eugene DeCora Sr. opened the

morning with an invocation prayer,

welcoming the rain as a muchneeded blessing for the land.

Multimedia Coordinator Kevin

Ebert introduced his longtime

friend and high school football

teammate, Winnebago Tribal

Chairman Coly Brown. Chairman

Brown took the mic to remind

everyone exactly who owns these

airwaves, “we always thought

big, and we got this accomplished

together. 100.9 FM and 88.9 FM is

for you guys, our tribal members.”

The heart of the station is its

local crew. Winnebago Indian

News Editor and Livestream

Productions Director Bethani

Redhorn (DJ Bessami) was

recognized for keeping operations

moving since day one. DJ

Garanteed shared a fun stat

showing the power of the airwaves

and how All Requests Live show

once brought in more community

votes for the top 5 songs of the

week poll than the total ballots cast

in the local Nebraska primaries!

The crew is actively mentoring

the next generation, introducing

Summer Youth Employees Ayden

Armell (DJ Jaaj) and Mimi

Coons, who help carry the station

forward and bring in the younger

generations of listeners through

shows like Baby Bison Beats and

Voices of Tomorrow.

The Big Voice network is

expanding to do much more than

play great powwow and Ho-Chunk

music. Representatives from HoChunk Renaissance, including

Project Manager Sherriel,

Outreach Coordinator MySoul,

and Language Instructor Darian,

took the mic to outline how the

platform will help preserve our

heritage. They shared a packed

calendar of upcoming events,

including ribbon shirt making,

weekly August “Sew & Learn”

sessions, Ho-Chunk Bingo, and a

“Language Baseball” tournament

in September.

To wrap up the historic mornig,

the community was treated to

an incredible live showcase of

local musical talent on the new

frequency. Winnebago Youth

Klay & Zeke stole hearts with

a round dance birthday song,

followed by an original ukulele

track performed by acoustic

guitarist Laura Lee, and a powerful

performance by the Winnebago

Public School Dual Language

Program students (composed by

Winnebago’s very own, Tyler

Free-LaMere). The Greywolf

Drum Group also rendered a

beautiful memorial song dedicated

to the late, longtime WIN Editor,

Jerome LaPointe Sr.

No matter where you travel,

you can now take the tribe’s

voice with you. Listeners are

encouraged to open up the App

Store (iPhone) or Google Play

Store (Android) on their cell

phones and search for “The Big

Voice” to download the official

app. Downloading lets you

livestream the station anywhere in

the world and gets you registered

for upcoming polls for a chance to

win door prizes and more! Tune

your dials to 88.9 FM KBVW,

download the app, and let’s keep

telling our stories, our way! For

us, by us.

...Con't from front page: 160 Years of Winnebago

Homecoming Celebrations...

Matthew Cleveland III; Head Woman

Dancer, Shondeen Long; Head Male

Dance Judge, Les Painter; Head Female

Dance Judge, Cassie Kitcheyan; Arena

Director, VJ WolfLeader; and Masters of

Ceremonies, Boye Ladd, Craig Cleveland

Jr., and Ruben Little Head Sr.

The four-day celebration showcased

several symbolic dances native to the

Winnebago culture, including the Snake

Dance, the Fish Dance, and the Swan

Dance. The Snake Dance, led by the Head

Man and Head Woman, honors the snake

for its powerful medicine. Dancer’s weave

into a tight coil to represent shedding old

skin and protecting the village, eventually

jumping over a stick to celebrate renewed

life. The Fish Dance, led by the Head

Man, pays tribute to the Big Fish People

heritage, honoring the fish as a brother and

staple food source from the Great Lakes.

The Swan Dance, led by the Head Woman,

is historically a young woman’s spring

equinox mating ritual, the modern version

invites all women to join in imitating the

elegant movements of swans.

The weekend begins with the Warriors

Kettle, a foundational element of the

weekend. True to a unique custom

established in March 1866, the traditional

meal features hog-head soup, a dish

originally designated as the official meal

of the warrior society after a historic

council with Omaha tribal leaders. The

weekend was packed with singing and

dancing, family specials, giveaways, and

competition dancing.

The weekend also celebrated the

crowning of the new Senior and Junior

Miss Nebraska Winnebago. Outgoing

Royalty Dianna Funmaker and Dalise

Blackfish completed their reigns by

hosting special dance contests and

community giveaways and crowning of

the new royalty. On Saturday evening,

following rigorous traditional interviews

regarding clan knowledge and cultural

skills, the 2027 Princesses were officially

crowned as Senior Miss Nebraska

Winnebago, Zailey Grant, and Junior Miss

Nebraska Winnebago, Wakiya Dolezal.

As colors were retired on Sundaevening

and the final travel song echoed from

the arena, the 160th Annual Winnebago

Homecoming Celebration Powwow

officially concluded until next year. In

case you were unaware, you can visit the

Big Voice YouTube channel at anytime to

replay the 4-day celebration! Visit: www.

youtube.com/@kwtnthebigvoice1009

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Wāgax hųk ra wāgax hokik’ųna

Letter to the Editor

JESUS OUR SAVIOR

LUTHERAN OUTREACH

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. JFJ22-011/24-011/25-011AB

The People of the Winnebago Tribe In the

Interest of:

G.H. (Born 6/2009)

L.W. (Born 1/2024)

R.M. (1/2014)

S.M. (4/2016)

Agnes Horton, Mother

To:

Winnebago Indian

is owned and

published by the

Agnes Horton, Mother

NOTICE – HELP WANTED

Winnebago Tribe of

Thurston County Clerk’s Office

is seeking applications for a

full-time office clerk.

Please contact the clerk’s office at

402-385-2343 for more information or

for an application.

Nebraska”.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV26-107

In the Matter of the

Divorce Petition of:

LILLIAN NUNEZ

vs

MIGUEL NUNEZ

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV26-133

In the Matter of the

Guardianship Petition of:

Lilly Kearnes

In Re:

L.S (Born 05/2013)

F.H.S. (Born 04/2012)

To:

DAVID SNOW, 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. CV26-133 has been scheduled and

will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of

Winnebago, Nebraska on the 10TH day of AUG

2026 at the hour of 10:30 A.M.

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Applications may be found on Thurston

County website- www.thurstoncountyne.gov

employment tab. Or in Clerk’s Office.

Choose non-driver application.

MIGUEL NUNEZ

You are hereby notified that a Divorce petition

has been filed and a hearing concerning the

above referred Case No. CV26-107 has been

scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago

Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the

10TH day of AUGUST, 2026 at the hour of

11:30 A.M.

Equal Opportunity Employer, preference to Veterans.

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on August 15, 2026.

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Some of these movies are based on

books, or fairy tales. Many of these came

to life in the days of Walt Disney. When

you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart

desires Will come to you If your heart is

in your dream No request is too extreme

When you wish upon a star As dreamers

do. Like a bolt out of the blue Fate steps

in and sees you through When you wish

upon a star Your dreams come true.

Such tales, tall tales are truly myths that

leads one away from reality. Such manmade visions ultimately leads one away

from the truth and thereby from Creator

God.

“They think the dreams they tell one

another will make my people forget my

name, just as their fathers forgot my name

through Baal worship. Let the prophet

who has a dream tell his dream, but let the

one who has my word speak it faithfully.

For what has straw to do with grain?” declares the Lord. “Is not my word like fire,”

declares the Lord, “and like a hammer that

breaks a rock in pieces? [Jeremiah 23:2729 (NIV84)].

The third possible answer: is to compare what the so-called prophet of God,

or priest or priest, pastor, or road man is

saying with the Word of God.

Does his words contain such words,

such teachings that are like a fire that

convicts one of his sinful nature? Does his

words contain such teaching that are like

a hammer that blasts away one’s pride and

arrogance and self-centeredness?

The words from our text today hammers

home the need for a prophet, priest, pastor

or road man to warn the hearer that God is

a just God who punishes evil doers. Such

words of a prophet, priest, pastor or road

man speaks the truth in love in order to

reveal one’s need for a Savior! And then

encourages the hearer to seek Creator

God’s mercy!

I close with these words that place

everlasting blessings on those who

take God’s Sacred Word to heart. Peter

wrote:“All men are like grass, and all

their glory is like the flowers of the

field; the grass withers and the flowers

fall, but the word of the Lord stands

forever.”And this is the word that was

preached to you. [1 Peter 1:24–25

(NIV84)]

News

You are hereby notified that a hearing for an

Permanency Hearing concerning the above

referred minor individual(s) in case no. JFJ22011/24-011/25-011AB has been scheduled

and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal

Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 16th

day of September, 2026 at the hour of 11:30

A.M.

TO:

‘The Sacred Word of Mauna endures forever’

Jeremiah wrote: ‘This is what the

Lord Almighty says: “Do not listen to

what the prophets are prophesying to

you; they fill you with false hopes. They

speak visions from their own minds, not

from the mouth of the Lord. They keep

saying to those who despise me, ‘The

Lord says: You will have peace.’ And to

all who follow the stubbornness of their

hearts they say, ‘No harm will come to

you.’ [Jeremiah 23:16-17 (NIV84)].

Now my question to you is this: How

can one know whether the word of a

pastor, priest, road man, or other spiritual leader is truly from God?

The first possible answer to these

questions could be: when someone tells

you what you want to hear. In other

words, he tells you something that

sounds good to the ears that is from

God!

The apostle Paul wrote to a young

pastor by the name of Timothy in his

second letter: ‘For the time will come

when men will not put up with sound

doctrine. Instead, to suit their own

desires, they will gather around them

a great number of teachers to say what

their itching ears want to hear. They will

turn their ears away from the truth and

turn aside to myths’ [2nd Timothy 4:3–4

(NIV84)],

In the end, such a spiritual leader is

not speaking the truth and thereby the

hearer who believes his words is being

deceived.

The second possible answer is found

in someone telling you that he or she

had a vision. That spiritual leader goes

on to say since their vision was so vivid

- so real - that it had to be from God!

The question regarding such visions or

dreams is where does it point to?

Is it leading people to trust in Creator

God or is it leading people to trust in

something that leads one in the opposite

direction?

“I have heard what the prophets say

who prophesy lies in my name. They

say, ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’ How

long will this continue in the hearts of

these lying prophets, who prophesy the

delusions of their own minds?” [Jeremiah 23:25-26 (NIV84)].

By: Pastor Ricky Jacob

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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

Motion carried.

Boys & Girls Club Business Lease

Ireta Frazier motioned to adopt resolution #26-153: to Approve Business Lease

for WTN BGC QALICB, INC. Margaret

Scott seconded the motion.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Teresa in at 10:45 a.m.]

BROADBAND FIBER PROJECT:

Presented by Danelle Smith and Joy

Johnson.

HCIREC Flatwater Easement

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt

resolution #26-154: Approve the Fiber-Optic Telecommunications Easement with

HCI Real Estate Company and the Related

Subordination of Deed of Trust in Support of the Winnebago Tribe Broadband

Connectivity Project. Trey Blackhawk

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

South Sioux City Easement

Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to adopt

resolution #26-155: Approval of Fiber-Optic Telecommunications Easement Agreement Between the City of South Sioux

City, Nebraska and Winnebago Tribe of

Nebraska in Support of the Tribe’s Broadband Connectivity Project. Margaret Scott

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

WCHS – IHS LAND TITLE TRANSFER REQUEST RESOLUTION

Presented by Danelle Smith and Daivid

Edwards.

IHS Land Title Transfer Request Resolution

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to

adopt resolution #26-156: Request to the

Indian Health Service to Transfer Title to

Approximately 2.88 Acres of federal Fee

Land. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to

authorize General Counsel to compose

a letter from the Chairman and send to

Mr. Amiotte requesting a follow-up on

the Tribes request of DDU building. Ireta

Frazier seconded the motion.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

BREAK: 11:17 a.m., reconvene at 11:41

a.m.

WINNEBAGO HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION:

Update on the Thunderway Units.

HAVW transfer to WHDC of Deeds,

needing to prepare updated deeds for

signature.

-30+ units to be prepared

TRIBAL CONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENT – SECRETARIAL ELECTION

Update regarding Secretarial Election

[Teresa out at 12:16 p.m., in at 12:20

p.m.]

FEDERAL TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDING

Update regarding the census and not reflecting the need and providing additional

information to justify the need.

STATE ADVOCACY

No further updates, Legislature is out of

session.

Joey Ruane Adler is preparing for the

2026 Legislative Golf Outing.

They will be assisting with the Tribe’s

bus tour in September.

Recommendation – focus on funding for

dual credit students

FEDERAL ADVOCACY

CONGRESSIONAL UPDATES

New Market Tax Credit Hill Briefing

[Victoria out at 12:55 p.m.]

Winnebago Land Transfer Act Celebration

House Interior Appropriations Bill

Advances

[Victoria in at 1:05 p.m.]

ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES

CFTC Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to

submit a letter of comments regarding the

CFTC Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction

Markets. Margaret Scott seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

MARK CRUZ NOMINATED TO

SERVE AS IHS DIRECTOR

The IHS Director position has been

vacant since January 2025, the nomination

will be referred to the Senate Committee

on Indian Affairs, and he must be confirmed by the Senate.

BILLY KIRKLAND APPOINTED TO

NIGC

Associate Commissioner, three-year

term.

SUSPEND THE RULES:

Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to suspend

the Rules to add an item to the Executive

Session item F. Human Services. Keely

Bassette-Purscell seconded the motion.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to enter

executive session at 1:33 p.m. Teresa

Littlegeorge seconded the motion.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Keely out at 3:16 p.m.]

[Trey out at 3:39 p.m.]

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to exit

executive session at 4:15 p.m. Margaret

Scott seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

Ireta Frazier motioned to adjourn the

meeting at 4:15 pm. Teresa Littlegeorge

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting

at 4:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

PHYSICAL RESOURCES REPORT

MEETING

July 13, 2026

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Coly Brown

Eugene DeCora

Teresa Littlegeorge

Rona Stealer

Ireta Frazier

Victoria Kitcheyan

Trey Blackhawk

Keely Bassette-Purscell (in at 9:34 a.m.)

Margaret Scott

OTHERS PRESENT:

Autumn Nieman

Fannie LaTray

Christina Parker

Lilly Snow

Jarold McWilliams

Anna Berridge (v)

Kellie Snow (v)

Kiana Lewis (v)

Janelle DeCora (v)

Julie Smithart

Bradley Redhorn

Marcel Picotte

Madisyn Redhorn

Sharon Redhorn

James Price

Natalie Davis

Kenneth LaPointe

Caden Cleveland

Darla LaPointe (v)

Tyresha Romero (v)

Jeremiah Nieman

Willy Bass (v)

Dulcie Paiva (v)

Kristine Earth (v)

*(v) indicates virtual attendance.

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brown

called to order at 9:03 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Councilwoman

Scott offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve

the agenda with addition. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.

VOTE:

(7) yes (0) no (0)

abstain Motion carried.

LAND MANAGEMENT: Presented

by Fannie LaTray.

Business Resolution: WCHS LOW

Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt

resolution #26-164: REF: Business Lease,

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare

System – Land of Wellness. Trey Blackhawk seconded the motion.

VOTE:

(7) yes (0) no (0)

abstain Motion carried.

PHYSICAL RESOURCE REPORT:

Monthly Report – Presented by Autumn

Nieman and Brian Chamberlain.

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve

the June 2026 Physical Resources Monthly Report. Rona Stealer seconded the

motion.

VOTE:

(7) yes (0) no (0)

abstain Motion carried.

Insurance Claims

Still waiting for payments, and repairs.

IDC Rate - Needs to be approved.

[Keely in at 9:34 a.m.]

Security New Position

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve

the new security position: Lead Tribal

Security Officer. Ireta Frazier seconded

the motion.

VOTE:

(7) yes (0) no (0)

abstain Motion carried.

EPD – restrictions on the EPD grant

moneys, regarding Data Center efforts.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to enter

executive session at 9:35 a.m. Teresa

Littlegeorge seconded the motion.

VOTE:

(8)

(0) no (0)

abstain Motion carried.

[Keely physically present at 10:10 a.m.]

[Coly out at 10:55 a.m., Eugene assumes the chair]

[Coly in at 11:05 a.m., reassumes the

chair]

[Teresa out at 11:05 a.m., in at 11:08

a.m.]

[Eugene out at 11:08 a.m., in at 11:10

a.m.]

Eugene DeCora motioned to exit executive session at 11:34 a.m. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.

VOTE:

(8) yes (0) no (0)

abstain Motion carried.

Further discussion regarding communication regarding services to Tribal Members, when Tribal members come through

the Tribal Council.

ADJOURN:

Eugene DeCora motioned to adjourn the

meeting at 11:51 a.m. Teresa Littlegeorge

seconded the motion.

VOTE:

(8) yes (0) no (0)

abstain Motion carried.

Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting

at 11:51 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL

MEETING

July 13, 2026

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Coly Brown

Eugene DeCora

Teresa Littlegeorge

Rona Stealer

Trey Blackhawk

Victoria Kitcheyan (v)

Keely Bassette-Purscell (in at 1:09 p.m.)

Margaret Scott (in at 1:09 p.m.)

Ireta Frazier (in at 1:55 p.m.)

OTHERS PRESENT:

Chad Smith (v)

Ricky Suarez (v)

Kiana Lewis (v)

Jarold Mc Williams (v)

Kellie Snow (v)

Anna Bess Preston (v)

Willy Bass

Terri Lee Medina

Charli Earth

Prince Payer

Nazalia Suniga

Caden Cleveland

Wallace Earth, Jr.

Randall Nunez

Junius Snowball

Zayne Bassette

Eligeo Nava

Melaki George

Alex George

Isaiah Snyder

Desia Kitcheyan

Tyler LaMere

Sae Doxey

Martin Ojeda

Caden Cleveland

Babara Pretends Eagle (v)

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brown

called to order at 1:07 p.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Eugene DeCora

offered the opening prayer.

[Keely and Margaret in at 1:09 p.m.]

APPROVE AGENDA:

New Business #2. Taylor Policy Group

will be moved to the Mid-Monthly meeting.

Rona Stealer motioned to approve the

agenda with change. Teresa Littlegeorge

seconded the motion.

VOTE:

(7) yes (0) no (0)

abstain Motion carried.

READING OF THE MINUTES:

June 12, 2026 – Oath of Office for the

Winnebago Tribal Council Special Election meeting minutes

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve

the June 12, 2026, Oath of Office for the

Winnebago Tribal Council Special Election meeting minutes. Trey Blackhawk

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

June 15, 2026 – Mid-Monthly Tribal

Council meeting minutes.

Trey Blackhawk motioned to approve

the June 15, 2026, Mid-Monthly Tribal

Council meeting minutes. Rona Stealer

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

June 17, 2026 – General Council meeting minutes

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the

June, 17, 2026 General Council meeting

minutes. Margaret Scott seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

June 24, 2026 – CEO Report meeting

minutes

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve

June 24, 2026, CEO Report meeting

minutes. Trey Blackhawk seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

June 26, 2026 – Treasurer’s Report

meeting minutes

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to

approve June 26, 2026, Treasurer’s Report

meeting minutes. Rona Stealer seconded

the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

June 29, 2026 – Law Enforcement/Fire

Department/BIA Report meeting minutes

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to

approve June 29, 2026, Law Enforcement/

Fire Department/BIA Report meeting

minutes. Eugene DeCora seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

June 30, 2026 – WHDC Quarterly Update Report meeting minutes

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to

approve June 29, 2026, WHDC Quarterly

Update Report meeting minutes. Margaret

Scott seconded the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES:

Approval of financial assistance for J.W.

and S.P. electric bill

Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to ratify

the five-signature approving of financial

assistance for J.W. and S.P. electric bill.

Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

NITC, July 10, 2026, Ohiya Casino, Niobrara, NE and WarHorse Omaha, Invite,

July 12, 2026.

Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to ratify

the five-signature approving travel for

Tribal Council to attend NITC, July 10,

2026, Ohiya Casino, Niobrara, NE and

WarHorse Omaha, Invite, July 12, 2026.

Keely Bassette-Purscell seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Rona Stealer motioned to make the

NITC (Nebraska Inter Tribal Coalition)

meetings a quarterly standing meeting

of the Tribal Council and approve travel

for Tribal Council members to attend all

future meetings. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Adopting resolution #26-160: FY2027

Winnebago Tribe FDPIR Nutrition Education

Rona Stealer motioned to ratify the

five-signature Adopting resolution #26160: FY2027 Winnebago Tribe FDPIR

Nutrition Education. Eugene DeCora

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Adopting resolution #26-161: BIA Probate Backlog Agreement

Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to ratify

the five-signature adopting resolution

#26-161: BIA Probate Backlog Agreement. Keely Bassette-Purscell seconded

the motion.

Discussion: Keely had questions regarding the amount of the agreement.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

STAC nomination approval

Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to ratify

the five-signature approval of Victoria

Kitcheyan nomination for STAC. Eugene

DeCora seconded the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Approval to honor G.E. with $500 Food

benefit from Wake & Burial for her late

husband.

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to ratify

the five-signature approval to honor G.E.

with $500 Food benefit from Wake &

Burial for her late husband. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.

VOTE:

(7) yes (0) no (0)

Con’t. in next issue....

Saturday, August 1, 2026 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 5

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

abstain Motion carried.

Approval to donate a blanket and flowers to the LaMere family and honoring a

$500 food benefit from Wake & Burial.

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to ratify the five-signature approval to donate a

blanket and flowers to the LaMere family,

and honoring a $500 food benefit from

Wake & Burial. Eugene DeCora seconded

the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Approving $400.00 to be made out to

J.B. to attend NABI Tournament in Pheonix, AZ 7/14-7/18/26 from Tribal Council

donations line item.

Eugene DeCora motioned to ratify the

five-signature approving $400.00 to be

made out to J.B. to attend NABI Tournament in Pheonix, AZ 7/14-7/18/26 from

Tribal Council donations line item. Teresa

Littlegeorge seconded the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

HCI Community Impact & Engagement

– Introduction of Interns and Summer

youth workers.

[Victoria in-person at 1:39 p.m.]

Introductions

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 they will be

presenting their final projects, an invite

will be sent to the Tribal Council.

TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:

Request for Referral – A.S. – Travel

Assistance request

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve

the request from A.S. for travel assistance

for $1,965.70 payable from Tribal Council

Donations line item. Rona Stealer seconded the motion.

OBJECT: Rona Stealer

VOTE: (6) yes (1) no, RS

(0)

abstain Motion carried.

Travel –

Joint RTCAC meeting, July 21-23,

2026, Green Bay, WI

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve

the travel for Councilman Blackhawk to

attend the Joint RTCAC meeting, July 2123, 2026, in Green Bay, WI (reimbursable

travel). Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (1) abstain,

TBH

Motion carried.

[Ireta in at 1:54 p.m.]

Travois Annual Conference, September

21-23, 2026, San Francisco, CA

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve

travel for Tribal Council to attend the

Travois Annual Conference, September

21-23, 2026, San Francisco, CA. Keely

Bassette-Purscell seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

NAFOA 2026 Fall Finance & Tribal

Economics, September 21-22, 2026, Santa

Fe, NM

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to

approve the travel for Tribal Council to

attend the NAFOA 2026 Fall Finance &

Tribal Economics Conference, September 21-22, 2025, Santa Fe, NM. Teresa

Littlegeorge seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

HUD National Tribal Housing Summit,

September 1-3, 2026, Arlington, VA

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to

approve the travel for Tribal Council to

attend the HUD National Tribal Housing

Summit, September 1-3, 2026, Arlington,

VA. Rona Stealer seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

Rona Stealer motioned to adjourn the

meeting at 2:07 p.m. Teresa Littlegeorge

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting

at 2:07 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

GENERAL COUNSEL MEETING MINUTES

July 14, 2026

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Coly Brown

Eugene DeCora

Teresa Littlegeorge

Rona Stealer

Trey Blackhawk

Keely Bassette-Purscell

Victoria Kitcheyan

Maragret Scott

Ireta Frazier

OTHERS PRESENT:

Danelle Smith

Brandon Stout

Joy Johnson

Michael Bland (v)

Chad Smith (v)

Sarah Herring (v)

Danielle Lazore-Thompson (v)

Tyler Smith (v)

Tyresha Romero (v)

Kiana Lewis (v)

Jarold McWilliams (v)

Ramona Sheridan (v)

Christina Parker

Darla LaPointe (v)

Anna Bess Preston (v)

Kristin Lowry (v)

Tyler LaMere (v)

Anthony Earth

Joey Adler Ruane (v)

Hugh Bigfire

David Russell (v)

Tom Teesdale

Carrie Stapelkamp (v)

Josh Pitre (v)

Anthony Snake

Aric Armell

Anthony Bassette

Mike Walker

Jaymee Starr

John Blackhawk

*(v) indicates virtual attendance

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brown

called to order at 9:07 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Danelle Smith offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Trey Blackhawk motioned to approve the

agenda with additions. Teresa Littlegeorge

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB NMTC TRANSACTION: Michael Bland – regarding NMTC

funding updates.

BROADBAND FIBER PROJECT:

[Trey out at 10:01 a.m., in at 10:04 a.m.]

[Ireta out at 10:16 a.m.]

ACTION: WGDC to WTN Easement

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to adopt

resolution #26-165: Approval of the Fiber-Optic Telecommunications Easement with

Winnebago Gaming Development Corporation

in Support of the Winnebago Tribe Broadband

Connectivity Project. Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Ireta in at 10:18 a.m.]

ACTION: Letter to BIA for Fiber Project

Reimbursement

Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to table the

letter to BIA for Fiber Project Reimbursement

until the Mid-Monthly meeting. Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

811 Trouble Tickets

LAW ENFORCMENT:

[Teresa out at 10:32 a.m., in at 10:39 a.m.]

ACTION: Special Orders Policy

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the

Special Orders Policy with additional language

added regarding Notification to the PSC: ASAP

not more than 24 hours. Keely Bassette-Purscell seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

ACTION: Commendations and Awards

Policy

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to approve

the Commendations and Awards Policy. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

ACTION: Handcuffing and Restraints Policy

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the

Handcuffing and Restraints Policy. Ireta Frazier seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Victoria out at 10:46 a.m.]

ACTION: Traffic Accidents Policy

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to approve

the Traffic Accidents Policy. Margaret Scott

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

ACTION: Public Alerts Policy

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve Public

Alerts Policy. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

BREAK: 11:02 a.m., reconvene at 11:14 a.m.

[Victoria in at 11:03 a.m.]

TRIBAL COURT:

ACTION: Tribal Court Presenting Officer

Contract Renewal

Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt

resolution #26-166: Approving Independent

Contractor Agreement for Legal Services for

Julie Greenamyre, Presenting Officer. Teresa

Littlegeorge seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

HCI RESOLUTION:

Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resolution #26-167: To Exclude and Exempt Parent

Organization from Facility Security Clearance

Requirements in connection with the SBA 8(a)

Business Development Program. Keely Bas-

sette-Purscell seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

WINNEBAGO HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION:

Discussion regarding a land survey

HAVW Warranty Deeds; update

[Rona out at 11:36 a.m.]

STATE ADVOCACY: Presented by Joey

Adler Ruane.

LPTC – Dual enrollment credit, funding

availability. LPTC does not receive Federal

funding for students that attend, and there

seems to be a misunderstanding regarding the

bill.

September 10, 2026 – Will move forward

with a Legislative Bus tour of the Reservation,

same as last year.

WCHS Foundation event invite to be sent

out.

Discussion regarding more participation/

presence in Lincoln.

[Teresa out at 12:18 p.m., in at 12:22 p.m.]

TRIBAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT – SECRETARIAL ELECTION:

Videos have been put out regarding “How

to…” for promotions.

Discussion regarding how to get more members to fill out their registration forms.

BREAK: 12:45 p.m., reconvened at 1:02

p.m.

Tribal Gaming (request 1:00 p.m.)

Eugene DeCora motioned to enter executive

session at 1:02 p.m. Ireta Frazier seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Eugene DeCora motioned to exit executive

session at 1:33 p.m. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

FEDERAL TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION

PROGRAM FUNDING:

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to authorize the Chairman to send a letter to BIA to

request data regarding TTP funding formula

and request a response date of 30 days. Eugene

DeCora seconded the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

FEDERAL ADOCACY: Presented by Josh

Pitre.

CONGRESSIONAL UPDATES:

Winnebago Land Transfer Act Celebration

[Eugene out at 1:51 p.m., in at 1:53 p.m.]

[Teresa out at 1:53 p.m., in at 1:57 p.m.]

Carlisle Repatriation Advocacy

Farm Bill

IHS Director Nomination

[Coly out at 2:18 p.m., Eugene assumes the

chair]

[Coly in at 2:20 p.m., reassumes the chair]

ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES

Office of Management and Budget Proposed

Rule

DOI Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee

HUD Award

[Teresa out at 2:38 p.m., in at 2:43 p.m.]

[Rona in virtually at 2:40 p.m.]

Eugene DeCora motioned to submit comments in response to DOJ Government to Government consultation on its plan to consolidate

the Office of Community Oriented Policing

Services, the

Office of Justice Programs, and the Office

on Violence Against Women into a single

grantmaking

component named the Bureau of Justice

Grants. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

BREAK: 2:52 p.m., reconvened at 3:04 p.m.

[Victoria out]

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Eugene DeCora motioned to enter executive

session at 3:04 p.m. Trey Blackhawk seconded

the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Victoria in at 3:05 p.m.] [Rona out at 3:05

p.m.]

[Teresa out at 4:31 p.m., Ireta assumes

recording responsibility]

[Coly out at 4:51 p.m., Eugene assumes the

chair]

[Coly in at 4:53 p.m., reassumes the chair]

[Rona in at 4:54 p.m.]

Eugene DeCora motioned to exit executive

session at 5:11 p.m. Trey Blackhawk seconded

the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Ireta Frazier motioned to send a letter of

acknowledgement to L.D. regarding her letter.

Victoria Kitcheyan seconded the motion.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no

(1) abstain, KP

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

Eugene DeCora motioned to adjourn the

meeting at 5:13 p.m. Keely Bassette-Purscell

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting at

5:13 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

CONCUR:

Ireta Frazier, Tribal Council Member

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

CEO REPORT MEETING

July 15, 2026

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Coly Brown

Eugene DeCora

Teresa Littlegeorge

Rona Stealer (v)

Ireta Frazier

Keely Bassette-Purscell

Trey Blackhawk

Victoria Kitcheyan (v)

Margaret Scott

OTHERS PRESENT:

Darla LaPointe

Tiffany Buchanan

Christina Parker

Tyresha Romero (v)

Chad Smith (v)

Ramona Sheridan (v)

Jarold McWilliams (v)

Kiana Lewis (v)

Anna Berridge (v)

Terri Lee Medina (v)

Autumn Nieman

Anthony Bassette (v)

Sharon Chamberlain

Maggie Miller (v)

William Bass (v)

Blade Smith (v)

Ricky Suarez (v)

Janelle DeCora (v)

Joi Long (v)

John Jensen (v)

Jeff Berridge

Kristine Earth

S. Snake (v)

*(v) indicates virtual attendance

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brown

called to order at 9:05 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: CAO, Tiffany Buchanan, offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to approve the

agenda with addition. Keely Bassette-Purscell

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATION:

CEO JUNE REPORT – Presented by Darla

LaPointe.

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the

June CEO Report as presented. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

BREAK: 10:35 a.m., reconvene at 10:52

a.m.

CAO JUNE REPORT – Presented by Tiffany

Buchanan.

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the

June CAO Report as presented. Keely Bassette-Purscell seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

In-House Legal June Report – Presented by

Chad Smith.

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to accept

the June In-House Legal Report. Ireta Frazier

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

APPROVAL:

Approve Boards and Committee Updated

Policy

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to approve

the Boards and Committee Updated Policy

as presented. Margaret Scott seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

ENROLLMENT:

Resolution: Tribal Enrollment Applicants

Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to adopt

resolution #26-168: Tribal Enrollment Applicants [A4838, A4839, A4863, A4890, A4895,

A4904, A4906, A4907, A4911, A4915, A4918,

A4919, A4920]. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded

the motion.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no

(1) abstain, TBH

Motion carried.

PHYSICAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:

Tribal Transit Policy

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the

amended Tribal Transit Policy. Keely Bassette-Purscell seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

POW-WOW BUDGET:

Forgot to put the shirts in the budget. HCI

did donate the shirt money last year.

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve up to

$5,510.00 for the T-shirts to come out of the

Tribal Council budget for the Homecoming

Celebration. Trey Blackhawk seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

Eugene DeCora motioned to adjourn the

meeting at 11:28 a.m. Trey Blackhawk seconded the motion.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting at

11:28 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Page 6 • Winnebago Indian News • Saturday, August 1, 2026

Question of the Issue:

KEVIN: Back in the day I use to tie shawls for my Grandma to make money to go to

powwow and eat. Shazz love them NDN Burgers

“They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For this question

of the issue, submit a picture and give us a caption that relates to

Winnebago Homecoming Powwow.”

GARAN:The picture I submitted is a behind the scenes look at the live stream

operations to produce the 4 day Winnebago Homecoming Celebration. We are blessed

to have support of our community, powwow committee, administration, tribal council

and veterans. They entrusted our department to bring the best possible production

which we executed to the best of our abilities. We battled rain, extreme heat and two

crabby people. Moral of the picture caption is don’t be crabby, be happy! Because alot

of people are working behind the scenes.

BETHANI: The picture I’m submitting is of my mom and my niece from 2023,

which was my first year directing the livestream for the homecoming celebration.

During supper break, my mom brought the most adorable little HoChunk/Hopi baby

to visit her auntie (me) hard at work while her grandma (my mom) was also hard at

work! She was working on EMS that day. My mom has served on the CHR/EMS

team for over 20+ years. I have always admired her work ethic and her dedication to

serving the community. It’s relieving to know that we have our first responders on

standby in case of an emergency, even at the powwow grounds! Thank you, MOM,

for all your years of service to the community we call home.

TYLER: After takin over 8 thousand photos over the weekend, it’s basically

impossible to choose just one. So, I made a collage of a few livestream team members

in action. From rain to 100-degree weather, the team still made it happen! So much

work goes into the livestream behind the scenes, so the support from the community

and visitors goes a long way! Thank you to the livestream team!!!

GAYLA: After scrolling through my camera roll, I realize I didn’t take a single photo

for myself this weekend! I think that’s a testament to how busy my team and I really

were. Even though I was working, I still found myself taking in the sights, the sounds,

and the feeling of being there. I got to reconnect with friends and relatives, and it was

so heartwarming to meet new people who follow me or The Big Voice and took the

time to say hi and come introduce themselves. Those little interactions meant a lot and

made the whole weekend feel even more special. Every Homecoming, I’m reminded

of the resilience of our people. I’m reminded of the beauty of our culture, our history,

our language, and our songs. It reminds me why it is so important that we continue

carrying these traditions forward so future generations can know who they are, where

they come from, and the strength of those who came before them. There’s something

incredibly powerful about seeing our community come together year after year. It fills

me with pride to be Ho-Chunk and grateful to witness these traditions still being lived,

shared, and celebrated.

QUINCE: One picture was taken during Pow Wow 2006. One picture was taken this

year 2026 Winnebago Pow Wow.

One of my kids hadn't been to Winnebago since the 1st picture was taken. There

are more than a 1000 words for how myself and my children were feeling this past

weekend. After this years reunion, we plan to have a Q Bass family reunion every

summer moving forward. Not all 11 of my kids are pictured....but when that happens,

I'll make sure and show you the photo.

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA TO HOST HISTORIC LAND BACK

CELEBRATION

WINNEBAGO, NE – The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (Hōcąk Nįšoc Haci) will hold an official

Land Back Celebration on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, marking the historic return of ancestral lands

along the Missouri River previously taken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The public event will commemorate the fulfillment of treaty rights, multi-generational leadership,

and tribal sovereignty. Ceremonies will begin on-site at the restored lands near WinnaVegas Casino

Resort, followed by a formal luncheon program and celebratory Round Dance at the WinnaVegas

Event Center.

EVENT DETAILS & MEDIA AVAILABILITY

WHAT: Winnebago Tribe Land Back Celebration

WHEN: Saturday, August 8, 2026 | Starts at 10:00 AM CDT

WHERE: 10:00 AM: Opening Ceremony at Returned Land Site (Adjacent to WinnaVegas

Casino Resort, Sloan/Sloan Township area)

Program & Lunch: WinnaVegas Event Center (1500 330th St, Sloan, IA)

WHO: Winnebago Tribal Leadership, Tribal Members, Community Elders, Regional

Dignitaries, and Invited Guests.

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KEY SCHEDULE:

10:00 AM: Land Site Ceremony & Remarks

11:30 AM (approx): Media Availability / Interviews with Tribal Leadership

12:00 PM: Lunch & Formal Program (WinnaVegas Event Center)

Concluding: Traditional Round Dance

MEDIA LOGISTICS & PRESS ACCESS

On-Site Access: Designated press areas will be available at both the land site ceremony and

inside the WinnaVegas Event Center.

Photo/B-Roll Opportunities: Land site ceremony overlooking returned acreage, honor songs,

tribal leaders/elders, speakers, and traditional Round Dance.

Interviews: Tribal Council members and key organizers will be available for brief interviews

immediately following the land site opening ceremony.

Media outlets planning to cover the event are encouraged to RSVP in advance to secure parking and

interview access. Please email: landback@winnebagotribe.com

Saturday, August 1, 2026 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 7

A beautiful sight to see. These young ladies are taking part in the Swan Dance.

Winnebago Veteran’s Gordon Rave and Arik “Dusty” Armell leading in

grand entry.

160th Annual: All-Ages Ho-Chunk Applique Exhibition.

Head Man Dancer Matt Cleveland III, Winnebago Tribal Vice-Chairman Eugene

DeCora Sr., and other male dancers are taking part in the Fish Dance.

Outgoing Senior and Junior Miss Nebraska Winnebago Dianna Funmaker and Dalise

Blackfish standing alongside visiting royalty.

Tiny tots rock the arena! Winnebago son, Tadashi D. Redhorn, earning his first day

pay following the tiny tot’s exhibition.

160th Annual: Junior and Teen Girls Ho-Chunk Applique Exhibition.

Head Man Dancer, Matthew “Baby Matt” Cleveland III

Grand Entry during the 160th Annual Winnebago Homecoming Celebration Powwow.

Page 8 • Winnebago Indian News • Saturday, August 1, 2026

COMMUNITY

Building the Next Generation of Paramedics at WCHS

Twelve Clans of the Ho-Chunk: A Cultural Portrait

“The Eagle Clan of the Ho-Chunk: Roles, Rights, and the Responsibilities”

By: Halle Murray Marketing Specialist

Winnebago, NE – Winnebago

Comprehensive Healthcare System’s (WCHS) Emergency Medical

Services (EMS) Trainee Program

creates a pathway for individuals

to begin as a trainee and driver

while working to become a licensed

paramedic.

Rural patients typically face EMS

calls and transport times over 40

minutes longer than the national

average. Specifically, in Nebraska,

the average resident lives roughly

130 miles from the highest level of

trauma care. The state’s Level 1 or

Level 2 trauma centers are in Omaha and Lincoln. This means that

for initial stabilization, Nebraskans

typically rely on ground ambulances to travel up to 60-90 minutes to

reach a Level 4 trauma center, like

WCHS’s Emergency Room, and/

or depend on medical helicopter

transport to receive high-level

intervention.

“Given the long transport times

our EMS team faces, having a

strong and reliable

emergency medical services

workforce on our reservation is

essential,” said Mona Zuffante,

Chief Public Health Officer. “Like

many rural and Tribal communities, we’ve struggled to recruit and

retain qualified paramedics who are

committed to serving our community. We recognized that if we wanted

a sustainable workforce, we needed

to invest in growing our own from

within the community.”

The Emergency Medical Services

(EMS) Trainee Program was created

to build a pathway for local individuals who are passionate about

serving their community to become

Paramedics in their community. This

two-year program strengthens the

emergency response bandwidth by

allowing us to recruit and mentor

passionate EMS Trainees. These

trainee drivers gain hands-on training and experience while they work

to complete their paramedic

certification coursework.

“The trainee program allowed me

to see what paramedics do every day

and learn from an incredible team,”

explains a recent graduate of the program, Mia Regalado. “This opportunity shape me into the paramedic I

am today!

”By developing a program that

makes it possible for any community

member to become a paramedic and

investing in the resources to support

a healthy work life balance for our

first responders. WCHS hopes to

generate a steady workforce of paramedics who are prepared to respond

when help is needed. To learn more,

visit: www.wchs.health/services/

acute-care/emergency-medical-services.

The history of the Ho-Chunk people

extends beyond the past; it continues

to be an essential and active part of

our present and future.

The twelve clans are the living

cornerstone of our Ho-Chunk people.

They guide our values and sustain cultural continuity. (Randin, 1910)

The twelve clans are like a living ce]

hi\ hipirak (yarn belt) that weaves

together everything in the tribe, from

decision-making to spiritual practices.

They build a resilient social and cultural framework that upholds governance, integrity, strength, and spiritual

practices, while also safeguarding the

tribe’s history and identity. (Hodge,

1906)

Consider them the foundation of

duties, roles, and relational ties that

sustain the tribe’s culture and ensure

its people’s connectivity. Significantly,

the Ho-Chunk clan system does not

establish a hierarchy—no clan is considered superior to another. Instead, the

structure emphasizes balance, mutual

respect, and the interconnectedness

of all members. This equality aligns

with the Ho-Chunk worldview, which

prioritizes unity within the community over hierarchy or status.

The month of July – Waxoc ra wira –

is known as the Corn Tasseling Moon.

This article will discuss one of the Sky

Clans: Caxsep Hikikarac – the Eagle

Clan, highlighting their responsibilities and their key role in Ho-Chunk

culture.

In Ho-Chunk tradition, the Caxsep

Hikikarac represents waasj̀i\k (vision),

honor, wisdom, courage, and a strong

connection with Maara (Earth maker).

Caxsep soar high above the ma (earth)

and are often associated with spiritual

awareness and the ability to see the

broader perspective for the good of

others. This elevated status with the

Upper Division signifies the clan’s

esteemed role in tribal society.

The Roles of the: Caxsep Hikikarac

(Eagle Clan). Traditionally, Members of

the Caxsep Hikikarac were anticipated

to exemplify honorable behavior and

effective leadership within the tribe.

Their role often includes:

Encouraging unity and collaboration

within the tribal community.

Upholding cultural teachings and

traditions.

Serving as advisors and respected

voices in community matters.

Participating in ceremonies and

preserving spiritual practices.

Guiding younger generations.

In addition to their primary duties,

they serve as bodyguards for the chief,

support judicial, political, and social

events, and serve as soldiers in warfare

under the air division leader.

The Rights of Caxsep Hikikarac,

historically, carried certain rights and

privileges within the Ho-Chunk society. These included:

Acknowledgment as members of an

esteemed clan with a unique heritage

and lineage.

Participation in clan-related ceremonies and traditions.

Access to clan teachings, stories, and

traditional knowledge.

The opportunity to contribute to

tribal decision-making and community life.

The right to preserve and pass on

clan identity to future generations

through family and cultural education.

Caxsep Hikikarac responsibilities

are essential to preserving cultural

knowledge. Members are responsible

for learning and teaching clan history,

stories, values, and customs, so that

future generations remain connected

to our Ho-Chunk way of life. Because

the Caxsep Hikikarac is associated

with the upper division, members

traditionally carry the responsibility

to honor sacred teachings, respect

traditional ceremonies, and maintain

a strong spiritual connection to our

Ho-Chunk traditions.

Like the Waka\ja Hikikarac (Thunder Clan), each clan has a designated

role in preserving culture and in contributing to the community’s collective welfare:

Leadership and Justice

Each clan holds a distinct role in the

community’s leadership. They collaborate to make decisions, settle disputes,

and enforce laws. This approach promotes shared, balanced governance, in

which every clan’s voice and viewpoint

are valued.

Health and Well-being

Clans contribute to both physical

and spiritual well-being by overseeing

rituals, caring for elders, and supporting community members during times

of illness or hardship. This approach

emphasizes an inclusive view of health

that encompasses both body and spirit.

Spiritual Life

In the Ho-Chunk worldview, spirituality is deeply connected to the

land, ancestors, and community. The

clans play a vital role in preserving

traditions, ceremonies, and teachings,

ensuring that cultural knowledge is

passed down through generations.

Cultural Preservation

The system safeguards traditions

by preserving each clan’s identity,

history, and responsibilities. It helps

prevent cultural erosion and ensures

the Ho-Chunk people’s unique identity

remains strong.

Social Unity

Clans foster belonging and shared

responsibility. Members understand

their place in the broader community,

promoting cooperation, respect, and

unity.

In essence, the Twelve Clans serve

as a dynamic framework for the HoChunk social structure — a system

that guides how members live, work,

heal, and uphold their traditions,

while preserving their tribe’s identity.

It extends beyond simple lineage to

embody shared goals, solidarity, and

enduring cultural resilience and permanence.

By January Bird, Assistant THPO, Angel Decora Museum and Research Center

Works Cited

Hodge, F. W. (1906). https://accessgenealogy.com/native/winnebago-indian-social-organization.htm. Retrieved from

Access Genealogy: https://accessgenealogy.

com/native/winnebago-indian-social-organization.htm

Randin, P. (1910, June). http://www.jstor.

org/stable/659950. Retrieved from www.hotcakencyclopedia.com: https://www.hotcakencyclopedia.com/ho.Radin-ClanStructureOfWinnebago.html

Saturday, August 1, 2026 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 9

POWWOW WINNERS

JUNIOR GIRLS HOCHUNK APPLIQUE

1st Place: ROSELLA WALKER

2nd Place: BELLA EARTH

3rd Place: CARLENA BASS

4th Place: AMRIE VARGAS

TEEN BOYS GRASS

1st Place: TAKODA HOWARD

2nd Place: CADIN HOWARD

3rd Place: CADELLE YOUNGBEAR

4th Place: COREY HINDSLEY JR.

JUNIOR GIRLS TRADITIONAL COMBINED

1st Place: MIKAYLA HOWARD

2nd Place: CAROLYN PARKER

3rd Place: COEY TOUTGES

4th Place: JANET BREKKE

TEENS BOYS FANCY

1st Place: JADEN PAINTER

2nd Place: LUKE CLOUD

3rd Place: WAKINYAN HEMINGER

4th Place: KANE SHERIDAN

JUNIOR GIRLS JINGLE

1st Place: PENNY MILLER

2nd Place: WIGMUKE PRIMEAUX

3rd Place: AVIANA MARRUFO

4th Place: CAMBREE MEDICINE BIRD

JUNIOR GIRLS FANCY SHAWL

1st Place: XARIA BLACKDEER

2nd Place: MILA DECORAH

3rd Place: AVIELLA ARNTZ

4th Place: BRIXLEY WHITE

JUNIOR BOYS WOODLAND

1st Place: WAMBLI DOLEZAL

2nd Place: MAXIMUS SPOONHUNTER

3rd Place: TYLER MILLER

4th Place: SEAN BEAR

JUNIOR BOYS TRADITIONAL

1st Place: JASPER LITTLE HEAD

2nd Place: KLAY LOVEJOY

3rd Place: ANSLEY GRIFFIN III

4th Place: DEON SHERIDAN

JUNIOR BOYS GRASS

1st Place: CHARLIE KINGBIRD

2nd Place: LEVI SPOONHUNTER

3rd Place: KEON LYONS

4th Place: ASHTON LYONS

TEENS BOYS CHICKEN

1st Place: LAKOYA HONANI

2nd Place: REDSKA GRINNELL

JR WOMENS HOCHUNK APPLIQUE

1st Place: JARALYN BEAR

2nd Place: BRITTANY PELKEY

3rd Place: MAGDALENA CLEVELAND

4th Place: PAULA CLOUD

JR WOMENS NORTHERN TRADITIONAL

1st Place: STAR HER MANY HORSES

2nd Place: TASHINA RED HAWK

3rd Place: SOPHIE TIGER

4th Place: STORMIE PERDASH

JR WOMENS SOUTHERN TRADITIONAL

1st Place: WHITNEY FRENCHMAN

2nd Place: JAIDA WHITECLOUD

3rd Place: NUKA NIVY YARHOLAR

4th Place: TYLYN THURMAN

JR WOMENS JINGLE

1st Place: CONNIE STARBLANKET

2nd Place: GENEVIEVE GROWINGTHUNDER

3rd Place: REBEKAH NEVAQUAYA

4th Place: LOLA WEDDELL

JUNIOR BOYS FANCY

1st Place: MYSOUL EARTH

2nd Place: ABEL ROBINSON

JR WOMENS FANCY SHAWL

1st Place: SARA BOINTY

2nd Place: CHARLIZE WHITE

3rd Place: SUMMER DAWN

4th Place: CHERISH KINGBIRD

TEEN GIRLS APPLIQUE

1st Place: MAAXICOWI FUNMAKER

2nd Place: MARLEIGH LITTLEBEAR

3rd Place: BELLA KAPAYOU

4th Place: ZAILEY GRANT

JR MENS WOODLAND

1st Place: TEGO WARRINGTON

2nd Place: PAYTON PELKEY

3rd Place: GEGEK WEBKAMIGAD

4th Place: DJ SCOTT

TEEN GIRLS TRADITIONAL

1st Place: NAUMI YARHOLAR

2nd Place: ANNALEIGH DAVENPORT

3rd Place: MICKAYLA BEAR ROBE

4th Place: EMILY HOWARD

JR MENS NORTHERN TRADITIONAL

1st Place: RUBEN LITTLE HEAD JR.

2nd Place: LELAND RICE DOE

3rd Place: QUENTIN DICK JR.

4th Place: ELIJAH LEONARD

TEEN GIRLS JINGLE

1st Place: ZAIDA TEBOE

2nd Place: MADISON KINGBIRD

3rd Place: QUINN HINDSLEY-SHERIDAN

4th Place: TELA LUMBAR

JR MENS SOUTHERN STRAIGHT

1st Place: TYLER THURMAN

2nd Place: TOMOYAKE TAHCHAWICKAH

3rd Place: COLE TAYLOR

4th Place: NORRIS BIGHORSE

TEEN GIRLS FANCY SHAWL

1st Place: KARIS MILLER

2nd Place: HAVEN LITTLEHEAD

3rd Place: WAKIYA DOLEZAL

4th Place: EMBER-SKY PRIMEAUX

JR MENS GRASS

1st Place: MAHPIYA HEMINGER

2nd Place: WAKIYAN CUNY

3rd Place: ALEX PELKEY

4th Place: NAHCS WAHWASSUCK

TEEN BOYS WOODLAND

1st Place: TYE THURMAN

2nd Place: MISU DOLEZAL

3rd Place: JULYIAS MILLER

4th Place: ROBERT O’REILLY

JR MENS FANCY

1st Place: PRESTON OLNEY

2nd Place: KOY BEARSTAIL

3rd Place: DURRELL ETSITTY

4th Place: FLOYD SILAS III

TEEN BOYS TRADITIONAL

1st Place: BLAKE MCCAULEY

2nd Place: XAVIER HINDSLEY

3rd Place: CORBIN SHUCKAHOSEE

JR MENS CHICKEN

1st Place: JUSTIS WOLFLEADER

2nd Place: SINTE-SKA ROBERTS

3rd Place: DEO TOP SKY

4th Place: ANGELO WINDBLOW

Page 10 • Winnebago Indian News • Saturday, August 1, 2026

POWWOW WINNERS

SR WOMENS HOCHUNK APPLIQUE

1st Place: CINDY WARRINGTON

2nd Place: AUTUMN WHITE

3rd Place: GABBY RAVE

4th Place: ANNE THUNDERCLOUD

SR WOMENS NORTHERN TRADITIONAL

1st Place: LYNN CUNY

2nd Place: MARIA GARCIA

3rd Place: LENA NELLS

4th Place: BERNADETTE WHIPPLE-MORRIS

SR WOMENS SOUTHERN BUCKSKIN/CLOTH

1st Place: SOPHIA THURMAN

2nd Place: JANET SAUPITTY

3rd Place: MYCHAL GRANT

4th Place: LATONDA MORRIS

GOLDEN AGE WOMENS HOCHUNK APPLIQUE

1st Place: THELMA WHITEWATER

2nd Place: GRACE EARTH

3rd Place: TIFFANI WARNER

GOLDEN AGE WOMENS NORTHERN & SOUTHERN

TRADITIONAL

1st Place: TONYA MOORE

2nd Place: NOELLA RED HAWK

3rd Place: TERRY GRANT

4th Place: LAUREEN KEAHNA

GOLDEN AGE WOMENS FANCY SHAWL

1st Place: A. NOEL GOVER

GOLDEN AGE WOMENS JINGLE

1st Place: DIANNE DESROSIERS

2nd Place: JENNY WILKIE

3rd Place: GLORIA COURNOYER

SR WOMENS JINGLE

1st Place: MALI SOUKSAVATH

2nd Place: HARMONY HILL

3rd Place: AMANDA AWONOHOPAY

4th Place: AIMEE AWONOHOPAY

GOLDEN AGE MEN WOODLAND

1st Place: LLYOD HAMILTON

2nd Place: DENNS YOUNGBEAR

3rd Place: ARLO WANATEE

SR WOMENS FANCY SHAWL

1st Place: DENAYE JACK-HONANI

2nd Place: JOSETTE SCHOLFIELD

3rd Place: AMY PAINTER

4th Place: MARLO LANGDEAU-MEDICINE BIRD

GOLDEN AGE MENS NORTHERN & SOUTHERN COMBINED

1st Place: PATRICK MOORE

2nd Place: CHARLES HINDSLEY

3rd Place: MICHAEL GRANT SR.

4th Place: ELVIN NICOTINE

SR MENS WOODLAND

1st Place: JOSH ZUNKER

2nd Place: DARREL DELABREAU

3rd Place: FLETCHER COLLINS

4th Place: EDWIN LARREA SNOWBALL

GOLDEN AGE MENS GRASS

1st Place: TODD IKE

2nd Place: WILLIAM HINDSLEY

3rd Place: GABE DESROSIERS

SR MENS NORTHERN TRADITIONAL

1st Place: BUD GRANT

2nd Place: KYLE WHITE

3rd Place: ORLANDO IKE

4th Place: DYLAN PRESCOTT

SR MENS SOUTHERN STRAIGHT

1st Place: SKKYLER SNOWBALL

2nd Place: ANGELO NORMAND

3rd Place: RON RICE JR.

SR MENS GRASS

1st Place: HAGA CLEVELAND

2nd Place: DIJAY YARHOLAR

3rd Place: ADRIAN PRIMEAUX

4th Place: BRYSON MEYERS

SR MENS FANCY

1st Place: COREY REEDER

2nd Place: DOUGLAS SCHOLFIELD

3rd Place: DOMINIC PABLO

4th Place: ISAIAH ST. CYR

GOLDEN AGE MEN FANCY

1st Place: THOMAS SNOWBALL

2nd Place: TOMMY FLUTE

3rd Place: AMOS LITTLECROW

SINGING CONTEST WINNERS::

NORTHERN:

1st Place: BADFISH CREEK

2nd Place: IRON BOY

3rd Place: IRON WOOD

4th Place: MAHPIYA LUTA

SOUTHERN:

1st Place: SOUTHERN BOYZ

2nd Place: WHITETAIL BOYZ

3rd Place: MOTOWN

4th Place: PAWNEE YELLOW HORSE

5th Place: OMAHA REDWOLF

SR MENS CHICKEN

1st Place: MARTY THURMAN

2nd Place: DAKOTA WHITEWATER

3rd Place: DANIEL PRESCOTT

NORTHERN DRUM WINNER:

Badfish Creek (Photo courtesy of Naazh Ford)

Outgoing Senior and Junior Miss Nebraska Winnebago Dianna Funmaker and Dalise

Blackfish alongside Newly Crowned Senior and Junior Miss Nebraska Winnebago

Wakiya Dolezal and Zailey Grant.

SOUTHERN DRUM WINNER:

Southern Boyz, (Photo courtesy of Aimee Awonohopay)

Saturday, August 1, 2026 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 11

HOMECOMING CELEBRATION

2026

All-Ages Woodland Special, Winner Takes All + 5 Consolations were awarded.

During the honor song for the Spider-Man Red Special for Baby Iktomi with

family.

160th Annual: Junior Boys Grass Exhibition.

This is why we continue to celebrate. We honor our loved ones that made the ultimate

sacrifice and are no longer here with us in the physical world.

160th Annual: Junior Girls Jingle Dress Exhibition.

160th Annual: Junior Boys Traditional Exhibition.