Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 49, Number 24 • Saturday, November 28, 2020

Bago Bits…

Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 49, Number 24 • Saturday, November 28, 2020

ATLAS of Winnebago Food Distribution

The Winnebago Food Distribution department began their annual Tribal Turkey

distribution thru a curbside pickup from

Sunday (11/22) to Wednesday (11/24).

Thank you to the Winnebago Food Distribution department for your dedication

to safety in proceeding with this year’s

turkey distribution!

On behalf of the Winnebago Tribe,

THANK YOU to ATLAS of Winnebago for

your continued efforts in providing household item necessities and food package

distributions to the community through

the good and sunny days, the cold and

snowy days, and the rainy, ice storm

days! Your hard work is very greatly appreciated!

The ATLAS crew was working hard with a long line of cars for their Thursday (November 19th) morning distribution. Before the drive thru

started, ATLAS shared their prepping duties of packaging the food items. Pictured in the middle (LtoR): Shari Patton, Michael Snake, Audrey

Wolfe, Reuban Snake, Denise Milford, Kelly Lonewolf, Alf Lopez, Ed Whitebeaver, and Ramona Greene. Bottom right photo is tribal member,

Antonia Ybarra, who was happy to give some great feedback about ATLAS and their mission! #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

Winonah Leader Charge

Since the last issue, the big screen LED

Projector has been installed and looks

awesome! Here’s an updated look at

the installations progress. The purpose

of this screen is to help the community

members stay informed by streaming

COVID response videos, Tribal Council

meetings, and other live streamed events

and updates!

Winnebago Tribal Councilmember John

Snowball offered the prayer for this

year’s annual community meal provided

by the Winnebago Human Services department to ensure the safety of our tribal

elders during this pandemic. Thank you

to Mr. John Snowball!

Tune in with the Angel De Cora Museum

and Research Center’s Curator Ben

Crawford on their YouTube page where

he hosted a virtual interview with Winnebago’s very own, Michelle LaMere! You

can hear about her time involved with the

2016 anti-pipeline protests, A Standing

Rock Story.

Winnebago, NE— Rain, snow,

or shine, it does not matter for

Denise Milford the Director of

Atlas and her staff. Every week

they are working hard distributing food boxes to the Winnebago

community. On distribution days,

vehicles are lined up around the

block awaiting their turn to collect a food box. The demand for

these resources is representative

of the impact of the coronavirus

pandemic.

Since June, when the ATLAS

program was awarded CARES Act

funding, the demand for services

have increased. “Our numbers

have quadrupled. Our distribution went up from four times a

month to fourteen times a month.

My staff grew too” shared Milford.

Atlas of Winnebago receives food

for approximately 250 families

every distribution, give or take,

depending on the break down. Exactly 250 boxes were distributed

in an hour and a half.

“Out of 250 families, about 180

tribally enrolled members who

live here in town are using our

services. They are the majority”

said Milford. There are also people

from out of town who travel to

Winnebago on distribution days.

The Atlas program provides services to everyone regardless their

race, creed, or financial status,

“especially with the Covid 19

epidemic in full swing, we will not

turn anyone in need away today”

stated Milford.

On November 17th, Atlas served

a total of:

180 Enrolled members.

10 Non-community enrolled

members. 8 Non-natives.

29 Non-enrolled community

members.

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50 deliveries to those with chronic medical conditions, no internet

accessibility, and no transportation

25 households in quarantine or

isolation status.

“With those numbers I am satisfied. We reach a good amount

of our people in a good way” said

Milford.

Kelly Lonewolf a loc al tribal

member who works for the Atlas

program shared, “The lines are

getting a little longer now days but

if they miss out they can still get

food pantry. A lot of people give us

good feedback. They are appreciative for what we do for them.”

Antonia Ybarra an enrolled

member living off the reservation

drives from Sioux City to distribution days shared, “I think it is a

good thing that they are doing this

because I am a family that does

not qualify for food assistance. We

can’t live off our income, so this

is helping us so much. With the

tribe being there for the people

is a blessing for all of us because

I don’t know what we would do

without it, I really don’t. I’m in

there with everybody else trying

to survive.”

Milford and her staff deliver

after distribution to local elders

who do not have transportation

or internet access or have serious

chronic medical issues. “We have a

total of 54 people on that list that

we deliver too. We are truly trying

to help our people” said Milford.

When Milford and her staff are

not distributing food boxes, they

are assisting other programs in

the community. Recently, helping

paint the homeless shelter’s shed

and helping with the unloading of

freezers that were distributed to

tribal elders earlier this month.

Atlas will also be assisting with

the annual turkey distribution

later this month, “We don’t ask

any questions; we get out there

and help. We are a team here. We

come in and we get the reward of

serving our people” stated Milford.

Before every distribution the

Atlas crew says a prayer and

smudges to better serve the community and them feel good to do

better every time. The Atlas crew

consist of three Atlas workers, five

tribal employees and one volunteer. Ed White Beaver volunteers

his own time to help with every

distribution, and longtime Atlas

employee Winona Armell who is

the Senior Pilot worker.

ATLAS of Winnebago Inc.

has been serving the community of Winnebago Nebraska

since 2010. “Atlas advocates for

those who don’t have a voice

and reaches out to families that

may have exhausted all other

programs in the community and

need immediate resources and

support. We believe in getting

out there and getting our hands

dirty to make sure even support

is given to those in need. Not with

just food but support, a lending

ear, a construction of plans to

move forward to unify homes and

families and most importantly

the relationship with the creator”

shared Milford.

December 31, 2020 distributions will end.

Atlas of Winnebago encourages you to come early.

Days and times of distrubutions:

Every Tuesday and Thursday

at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Reminder to please remain

in your vehicles, wear a mask,

and have your trunks clean to

help keep the process quick

and efficient.

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Next WIN News Deadline:

December 8th

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Annual Community Meal Serves 550 meals

In an effort to maintain social distancing guidelines, families were able to drive thru and

pick up their meals this year for the annual community meal provided by the Human

Services department. Thank you to everyone that helped prepare the meal and safely

distribute the meal packages to the community!

Winonah Leader Charge

Winnebago, NE--The annual community meal was held on November 20.

It was a little different this year with it

being curbside pickup. In past years,

the community meal was hosted at the

Blackhawk Center but due to the covid

pandemic it was decided to do curbside

pickup at the Human Services Department.

Human Services every year calibrates

with different programs within the tribe to

provide the annual community meal. “Everyone pitches in a side dish or monetary

donations. Our department specifically

cooks all the hams and the turkeys, and

serves the community” said Tina Tassler

the Human Services Deputy Director.

Council member John Snowball

shared, “this community dinner is an

annual thing done by the Human Services and it is really special. It is really

good that we are continuing that through

this pandemic in a safe way. This morning, I thought about what was going to

take place today and I felt good and real

thankful for my family and thankful to

be a part of this tribe and apart of this

community.”

This year a whopping 550 meals were

provided to the community in just 30

minutes, “The work that our department

does is hard and our employees look

forward to giving back every year. We coordinate a few events every year but this

Community Meal is by far a favorite. It

gives us the opportunity to take time for

reflection and to show our appreciation,

as well as get to know this wonderful

community on a different level” stated

Tassler.

FAMILY OF GRADUATES!

Congrats to each of these 2020 graduates! They are grandkids of Joyce Pelkey,

and great-grandkids of the late Alex Pelkey and Ruby (Buchanan) Pelkey.

Mariah Esperanza May (daughter of Doreen Miera) graduated with her Master

of Social Work with a concentration in American Indian Alaska Natives, from

Washington University in St. Louis / Brown School of Social Work. She is currently working as a supervisor at Pathways Family Services in Topeka, Kansas.

Alexandra Joyce Holder (daughter of Melissa (Stanley) Holder). She graduated

with her Associate of Science in Environmental Sciences from Haskell Indian Nations University. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in environmental

sciences, while working as a student researcher at the Dr. Chandler Lab at the

University of Kansas. Her plans are to attend med school. (She is currently has

her eyes on the University of Minnesota.)

Gabriel Antonio May (son of Doreen Miera) graduated with his high school

diploma from North High School in Sioux City. He currently works full-time for

the city of Sioux City and part-time at Best Buy. He is not sure of what his future

plans are. (Hopefully, they include moving out of mom’s house.)

Joyce also has four more grandkids (Brianna, Stanley, Thaliah, and Eva)

currently pursuing their higher education. Watch for upcoming graduation announcements!

Hope they have all made you proud mom! We all love you and thank you for

everything!

Your daughters,

Doreen, Ruby, Missy, and Stephanie

Congratulations to Alex Pelkey on 8 years of

Active Duty in the U.S. Army

One Act Play Congratulations

By LeRoy Pelkey Jr.

Congratulations to Alex, who just completed eight years of active duty serving in South Korea and other various Army Installations within the U.S. Army.

Alex will be coaching at Haskell Indian Nations University. He will be looking

into other colleges where he can obtain his general education classes, and then

pursue a degree in social work. He is a Grass Dancer in the powwow arena and

dances in our Big Drum ceremonies for all our relatives in all four directions that

are serving in the Armed Forces.

Family of Alex includes: his Parents LeRoy and Dora (Shopteese) Pelkey Jr.;

Grandparents LeRoy and Laura (White) Pelkey Sr.; Grandma Joyce Pelkey; GreatGrandparents Alex and Ruby (Buchanan) Pelkey; Great Great-Grandparents

Thomas and Annie (Good Heart) Buchanan; Daughter Hain May Lynn Pelkey;

Brother CaDence Pelkey; Sister Brittany Pelkey; two nephews and one niece.

Alex’s Winnebago name is “Huuc Suc” (pronounced Hoonch Suuch) meaning

“Red Bear.” The name comes before the color, signifying one of the colors of the

four bears in our clan ancestors. They all came to earth singing and came in

order, being: Green, Red, Yellow, and Blue. Your boy has a sacred name.

In true meaning, it would traditionally be, “MaCo Suc” (MaCho Suuch) meaning, “Red Grizzly.” We are true Grizzly Bear Clan. In HoCak way, that’s how it is

brother but Red Bear is actually the same!

(As told to me by Gabby Funmaker.)

Congratulations to the one act cast and crew on a great performance at the

Lewis and Clark one act contest yesterday. Honorable mention goes to Gitana

McClelland, Angel Frenchman, Devin Houghton, and Alex George for outstanding

performance. A big shout out to Toby Bassette for being awarded the best actor

award for 2020 Lewis and Clark conference. Great job! Their next performances

are December 2nd and 4th. #Bagopride

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on December 12, 2020.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thoughts on How to Act...

Although it seems like ancient history, this summer two duly elected

council members where removed from

office over the type of drug test they

took or refused to take. I am not in

favor of drug usage by our leaders, but

it was never about that really. It was

personal. It was political. It was an act

designed to take power. I warned a few

of our leaders at the time that it would

start a cycle of negativity that would

last months and not go the way people

thought it would.

After the removal, there was someone appointed to help push an agenda.

There was a special election. More

drug tests were added. People where

kept off the ballot. Lawyers removed

and new lawyers hired. Lawsuits filed.

I had the worst council meeting ever

for Ho-Chunk, Inc. A controversial

primary took place. A pandemic raged

through our community. Finally, the

tribal election took place.

Approximately 75 percent of Winnebago voted for change in the tribal election. Overnight everything

changed. The officers changed. The

decorum changed. The lawyers have

changed again. Our council meetings

do not fill me with trepidation anymore.

While all the drama was going on

this summer and fall, I said what I

always say about Winnebago. “Trust

in the Winnebago People—they always

do the right thing in the end.” It is

not a phrase to me. It is something I

believe. I have been mixed up in several

very controversial things over the years

and things did not always seem like

they were going to work out, but they

always do.

Things have been going so well since

the tribal election. I almost forgot about

how it felt to live through it and then I

saw a particularly negative social media

post from a tribal leader. The negativity

was almost like a trigger for me and for

a moment my stomach felt sick and I

wanted to fire back with something sarcastic. Instead I basically said nothing.

Hate takes energy. It has a cost.

The fighting and all the visceral hate of

the past summer took a physical and

mental toll on me. I cannot sustain

personal hate and run Ho-Chunk, Inc.

at the same time. During September, we

had the worst month ever from a tribal

politics standpoint. At the same time,

Ho-Chunk, Inc. had the best month

financially in our history. We also won

a Nebraska supreme court battle and

were conducting our gaming campaign.

It is hard to kick butt for the Winnebago people while looking over your

shoulder. People do not understand

that in order to run Ho-Chunk, Inc. you

have to be a serious optimist. No one

would have ever thought we could build

such a large company. No one thought

the Ho-Chunk Village could be built. No

one thought we win the Nebraska election expanding gaming. I was not sure

on many occasions, but optimism and

hard work carried me through.

Some people thrive on negativity and

hate. I feel so bad for them. How can

you live that way? It takes so much

energy away from the good things about

life. I am still suffering a bit mentally

from the way the last few months played

out. I need to move on, which is why

I am writing this column to be honest.

So, I am going to ignore the weird, the

negative and personal stuff for a bit

and I suggest we all do the same. We

should just focus on figuring out ways

to make our lives better—not who to

blame for them.

On this Thanksgiving, I am thankful to be Winnebago and I am thankful

that the Winnebago people always do

the right thing and I swear I will do all I

can to honor the responsibility trusted

in me by our people.

On Common Ground LPTC Equity and

Extension

Hi Everyone,

Stuart and I would like to introduce

two new additions to LPTC Extension,

Eleanor Brasfield and Kyle Urbanec.

Eleanor is an AIHEC VISTA Outreach

Assistant who will be involved with food

sovereignty and community engagement projects. Kyle is a seasonal Extension Assistant/Lead Gardener who

you'll see working with the experiential

learning gardens on campus. I've asked

each to tell us more about themselves,

so please read on. We are excited to be

able to expand our work with the LPTC

and Winnebago Communities with the

addition of our new colleagues.

Eleanor:

I am Eleanor Brasfield, the new

Americorps VISTA member based out

of the LPTC Extension office. I will be

working with Janyce and Stuart for

the next year to engage community

gardeners, Farmers Market vendors,

and local entrepreneurs in training and

technical assistance activities. The intent of these activities is to strengthen

and build on sustainable agriculture

programs that already exist here in

Winnebago. Starting out, I’m looking

forward to learning more about (1) the

history and culture of the Winnebago

Tribe of Nebraska and (2) what programs are already in place that are

relevant to my project.

A little bit about me: I grew up on

the East Coast in Maryland. My parents are Midwesterners – mom is from

south central Nebraska, and dad is

from Chicago. I earned a BA in History

from Catholic University in DC and

an MA in Intercultural Communication from the University of Maryland.

I served in the Peace Corps in Zambia

from 2013-2016 under the Linking Income, Food and Environment project.

The purpose of my work in Zambia

was to address the issue of conserving

natural resources through the promo-

tion of agroforestry, soil conservation

and management, improved gardening

techniques, and teaching of basic business skills. I expect most of the skills

I gained there will be transferrable to

the work I’m doing here in Nebraska.

Please let me know if you'd like to

chat about any of the above! I am excited to join the LPTC community and

ready to dive into this work.

Kyle:

Hello, my name is Kyle Urbanek. I

am working as the Lead Gardener for

Little Priest Tribal College Extension, I

will be working with Janyce Woodard

and Stuart Fischer. I’m a graduate of

Winnebago Public Schools.

I worked for Common Grounds Gardens for 4 years as a teenager. I’ve also

worked as a welder, a wood cutter and

am a volunteer fireman for the Winnebago Fire Department. I’m looking

forward to working for LPTC Extension

to help move the program forward, doing a job I really enjoy.

DECEMBER Meet, Eat, & Grow!

- December -12:00-1:00 PM -Lunch

& Learn Garden Series for all things

Gardening! Join us for a virtual GoTo

presentation and garden inspiration.

Topic: Healthy Holidays Winter Nature

Crafting -Wednesday, December 16th

4:30 - 6:00 PM-Connect with nature

and create a winter craft!

INSTRUCTIONSFORMEET, EAT, &

GROW! GOTOWORKSHOPS Please join

my meeting from your computer, tablet

or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/707891341 You can

also dial in using your phone. United

States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code:

707-891-341 New to GoToMeeting? Get

the app now and be ready when your

first meeting starts: https://global.

gotomeeting.com/install/70789134

Contact me at hochunk@aol.com

Y. C. I. C. Announcement

Louis Bros Family Style BBQ LLC

Winonah Leader Charge

Quincy Louis Sr. and his wife Brenda

Armell-Louis of 18 years started Louis

Bros BBQ back in Omaha Nebraska. He

was a local DJ who specialized in barbecue, he would sell it outside of bars and

clubs after DJ events.

Louis and his wife moved back to

Sioux City, Iowa to be closer to family.

This is when Louis began setting up his

business around the local area, “I would

set up at a relative of my wife's home by

the powwow grounds and we would provide little smoke ribs and a small side. At

the time, I was really small I just had a

pop-up canopy and a little bitty barbecue

grill” shared Louis.

Over the years, Louis became acquainted with a lot of his wife’s relatives

and family including elders and veterans

of the Winnebago community, “I decided

that once or twice sometimes three or

four times a year I would provide a meal

for the veterans and the elders of Winnebago, Nebraska. Just a way to give

back for the love that has always been

shown to me” said Louis.

This year for Veteran’s Day, Louis

Bros Family Style BBQ LLC provided a

free meal for veterans and elders. 120

meals were served. “I have a lot of family through marriage and Winnebago

is deeply rooted in the military. It is

important to always honor and respect

them for their sacrifice and what they

have done. The elders of the community

are the education of each community, no

matter what tribe, no matter what race

or nationality. I took it upon myself to

find a way to honor them when I can and

to give back. I like seeing people smile

and seeing people enjoy the food that we

provide” shared Louis. Providing meals

to veterans and elders in the Winnebago

community has become a tradition for

Louis Bros Family Style BBQ LLC over

the past few years.

Louis recently lost his sister-in-law

Marilyn Blackhawk a Winnebago Tribal

member, “she is a ground foot in the

business that I do, and why I continue to

push on and do it. She always motivated

me and was a big part of Louis Bros from

day one. She prayed for me and motivated

me to keep it pushing, to believe and to

stay strong. I do the things I do today like

helping a team, feeding the elders and

the veterans, or helping another family

out. She was that seed, that spirit who

pushed that.”

It does not matter how big or how

small, Louis Bros Family Style Bar becue LLC accommodates all request

including catering and MCing services.

You can reach Louis Bros Family Style

BBQ LLC at Louis Bros Family Style

Barbecue LLC on Facebook or at 712204-0845.

Thank you Louis Bros Family Style

BBQ LLC for everything you do! We appreciate your services to the community.

Hello,

My name is Isaac Yellowbank. I work at the Youth Crisis Intervention Center

(Y.C.I.C.) as the Prevention Specialist under the Youth Resiliency Intervention

Program (Y.R.I.P), which is funded by the OJJDP (3 year grant). It will be my/

our task to assist in development and delivery of a comprehensive intervention

program that we will conduct individual and group dynamics, classes, presentations, one-on-one sessions with youth, and family sessions that promote positive

life choices and healthy living. We will also educate youth by offering tools on

how to cope with trauma and underlying issues that fuel risky behaviors.

We are recruiting for our program. We are in search of two elders to fill our

requirements. This is a paid part-time position. The elders will be vital in assisting

in all aspects of our program, from development to implementing. I understand

recruiting for the hiring of elders is a difficult task, which is why I am turning to

social media for the assist. We are looking for elders for their role, life experiences

and their expertise, whether be healing, teachings and/or devoted to community.

If you or you know anyone that would be willing to be a part of our team.

Please contact Daryl La Pointe Jr. daryl.lapointe@winnebagotribe.com or myself

isaac.yellowbank@winnebagotribe.com on how to apply. You may also contact

us at the Y.C.I.C. 402-878-2046

Thank you

New Employee Spotlight!

Hello Winnebago People & Community! First I would like to introduce

myself, my name is Ireta Hunter Blackbird. I am an enrolled member of

the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and

I come from the Thunder Clan. I am

honored to be selected as the Physical

Resource Director for the Winnebago

Tribe of Nebraska.

I am confident my experience and

educational background will be a

great asset to the Physical Resource

Department. I received my A.A. at

Little Priest Tribal College in 2019

and I am currently attending Bellevue

University for my B.A in Business Administration. I appreciate the opportunity and continuing to look forward

to working with the Winnebago Tribal

Organization.

Pinagigi. Thanks Ireta

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, November 28, 2020 — Page 5

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

...cont. from last issue

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

Motion carried.

OCT. 14, 2020 CEO REPORT MEETING MINUTES

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

October 14, 2020 CEO Report meeting

minutes. Rona Stealer seconded.

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

Motion carried.

OCT. 15, 2020 SPECIAL TRIBAL

COUNCIL MEETING – ENROLLMENT

MINUTES

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

approve the October 15, 2020 Special

Tribal Council meeting – Enrollment

minutes. Louis LaRose seconded.

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

Motion carried.

RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES:

APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR

EPSS PROJECT COORDINATOR

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

ratify the five-signature approving the

Job Description for EPSS Project Coordinator. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

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

Motion carried.

APPROVE I.T. BUILDING, COMMUNITY SCREEN SITE

Aric Armell motioned to ratify the

five-signature approving the I.T. Building, and Community Screen Site. Rona

Stealer seconded.

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

Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

TURKEY AND CHRISTMAS

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

purchases for the Annual Turkey Distribution and the Christmas Baskets for

2020. Thelma Whitewater seconded.

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

Motion carried.

REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP – S.

BASSETTE

Aric Armell motioned to approve a

$200.00 Sponsorship for Sharon Rose

Bassette for her Cheer team at Morningside College in Sioux City, IA. Brian

Chamberlain seconded.

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

Motion carried.

6-0-0

[Coly Brown in @ 5:28 p.m.]

PAMELA BAZIS – UNL/SPECIAL

EDUCATION: PROPOSED EXPLORATION PROJECT

Aric Armell motioned to refer Pamela Bazis of UNL/Special Education

to the Winnebago IRB. Rona Stealer

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

INDIAN HOUSING PLAN FOR WHDC

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

approve the Indian Housing Plan for

Winnebago Housing Development Commission. Louis LaRose seconded.

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

Motion carried.

MELTON FRENCHMAN LAND SALE

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

adopt resolution 20-189A: Re: Authorizing Request for and Approving Withdrawal of ILCA Land Purchase Funds

Held in Trust by OST to Purchase OnReservation Trust or Restricted Interests- Melton Frenchman $16,439.50.

Louis LaRose seconded.

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

Motion carried.

TRIBAL EDUCATION CODE

Aric Ar mell motioned to adopt

resolution #21-17: Approving Title 19

Article 1 Education Code. Brian Chamberlain seconded.

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

Motion carried.

TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:

HEIDMAN LAW FIRM, P.L.L.C. CONTRACT 30 DAY NOTICE FOR TERMINATION

Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve

to give (30) thirty day notice for termination of General Counsel Services

to Heidman Law Firm, P.L.L.C. Louis

LaRose seconded.

OBJECT: Aric Armell, Thelma Whitewater, Coly Brown

VOTE: (4) yes, LLR, LD, RS, BC (3)

no, CB, TW, AA (0) abstain

Motion

carried.

ADVERTISE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR GENERAL COUNSEL

SERVICES

Brian Chamberlain motioned to approve to advertise Request for Proposal

for General Counsel Services effective

immediately.

OBJECT: Aric Armell, Thelma Whitewater, Coly Brown

VOTE: (4) yes, LLR, LD, RS, BC (3)

no, CB, TW, AA (0) abstain

Motion

carried.

ADOPT RESOLUTION: AMENDING

ADOPTED MANDATORY DRUG AND

ALCOHOL TESTING FOR TRIBAL

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

adopt resolution #21-18: Amending

Adopted Mandatory Drug and Alcohol

Testing for Tribal Council Members.

Louis LaRose seconded.

OBJECT: Aric Armell, Thelma Whitewater, Coly Brown

VOTE: (4) yes, LLR, LD, RS, BC (3)

no, CB, TW, AA (0) abstain

Motion

carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

Tony Wood (Executive Session)

Brian Chamberlain motioned to go

into Executive Session at 6:12 p.m.

Aric Armell seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Brian Chamberlain Motioned to come

out of Executive Session at 7:07 p.m.

Rona Stealer seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Brian Chamberlain motioned to table

the Tony Woods item. Louis LaRose

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

Brian Chamberlain motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Louis

LaRose seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

the meeting at 7:08 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge, Executive Assistant

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

CONCUR:

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

TREASURER’S REPORT MEETING

October 23, 2020

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Brian Chamberlain

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer

Thelma Whitewater

Aric Armell

Louis LaRose (in at 10:20 a.m.)

OTHERS PRESENT:

Kim Friloux

Shelly Bear-Tashquinth

Alan Post

T. Mallory

Brad Knepper

Tyresha Wolfe

Brandon Stout

Teresa Littlegeorge

Garan Coons

Sharon Frenchman

Esther Mercer

Michael Musselman

Mayan Beltran

Mike Means

Joy Johnson

Michael Michaul

Leon Rozeboom

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

Coly Brown (leave)

John Snowball (leave)

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called the meeting to order

at 9:07 a.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Thelma Whitewater offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Additions to Agenda: NCAI resolution, NIGA resolution, FY21 Cares Act

Supplement Food Distribution Program

revisions to small business program on

Indian Reservations, WinnaVegas server

room upgrade, Jordana Bass request,

John Penn issue.

Rona Stealer motioned to approve

the agenda as amended. Aric Armell

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

WCHS FINANCIAL REPORT:

Brian Chamberlain motioned to approve the Winnebago Comprehensive

Healthcare System Financial Report

for September 2020. Rona Stealer

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

WINNAVEGAS REPORT:

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

September 2020 WinnaVegas Report.

Thelma Whitewater seconded.

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

Motion carried.

NEW YEAR”S DAY THREE BID PROCESS

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

request from WinnaVegas marketing

re: Kneopfler: New Year’s Day Three

Bid Process in the amount of $29,929.

Thelma Whitewater seconded.

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

Motion carried.

SERVER ROOM UPGRADE

Thelma motioned to approve the

request from WinnaVegas IT Manager

server room upgrade with the selected

bid from High-Point Solutions quote was

for $155,869.20. Aric Armell seconded.

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

Motion carried.

DEC. 5, 2020 HANDS TO HEART –

Discussion

SMOKING AREA IN THE CASINO –

will set up smoking area in the casino.

SENIOR GATHERING FOR THE

HOLIDAY’S

GAMINING COMMISSION REPORT:

excused absence

TRIBAL CFO REPORT:

Investment review - Leon Rozeboom

& Brad Knepper, Liberty National Bank

September 2020 Financial Report

Aric Armell motioned to approve

the Winnebago Tribal September 2020

Financial Report. Thelma Whitewater

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

COVID-19 FUNDING UPDATE: Update only.

[Louis LaRose in at 10:20 a.m.]

CARES ACT PROJECTS AS OF

10/19/20: Update only.

Housing Utility Assistance

Facilities

Food Pantry

Wake & Burial

Security

Small Business Grants

Communication

Quarantine Housing Project

Freezers and meat

Clean Water initiative

SMALL BUSINESS GRANT:

Louis LaRose motioned to approve

the changes from the Pandemic Task

Force amending the language of the

Small Business Grant Program. Rona

Stealer seconded.

OBJECT: Brian Chamberlain

VOTE: (5) yes, LD, LLR, TW, AA, RS

(0) no (1) abstain, BC

Motion carried.

GAMING COMMISSION TERMS:

Thelma Whitewater motioned to extend Tanya Baker and Damon Payers

terms for the Gaming Commission for

30 days and advertise the two expired

terms and one vacant seat. Rona Stealer

seconded.

ABSTAIN: Brian Chamberlain

DISCUSSION: Home many members

are there on the Commission?

VOTE: (5) yes, LD, TW, AA, RS, LLR

(0) no (1) abstain, BC Motion carried.

NCAI MEMBERSHIP:

Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve NCAI membership renewal with

Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan as the

Delegate and Ann Bledsoe-Downes as

Alternate along with the rest of the

Tribal Council as alternates. Brian

Chamberlain seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

adopt resolution #21-19: Approving

Membership 2020-2021 – National

Congress of American Indians (NCAI).

Louis LaRose seconded.

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

Motion carried.

NIGA membership:

Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt

resolution #21-20: Authorization of Delegate and Alternate for 2021 National

Indian Gaming Membership, naming

Rona Stealer as the Delegate and Brian

Chamberlain as the Alternate. Louis

LaRose seconded.

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

Motion carried.

John Penn outstanding payment:

Brian Chamberlain motioned to table

the John Penn item until the November

2, 2020 Regular Tribal Council meeting.

Louis LaRose seconded.

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

Motion carried.

JORDANA BASS REQUEST:

Brian Chamberlain motioned to grant

permission to Jordana Bass to silicate

funds from WinnaVegas Casino & Resort for sponsorship for her senior film

project at Institute of American Indian

Arts in Santa Fe, NM. Rona Stealer

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

FY21 CARES ACT SUPPLEMENTAL

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON

INDIAN RESERVATION:

Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution #21-21; FY21 CARES Act Supplemental Food Distribution Program on

Indian Reservation. Brian Chamberlain

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

Brian Chamberlain motioned to adjourn at 11:12 a.m. Thelma Whitewater

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

the meeting at 11:12 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge, Executive Assistant

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

CONCUR:

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NERBASKA

SPECIAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

MEETING – HEMP

October 23, 2020 via

GoTo Webinar

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Brian Chamberlain

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer

Thelma Whitewater

Louis LaRose

Aric Armell

OTHERS PRESENT:

Allyson Dirksen

Aaron LaPointe

Alan Post

Adam Bowen

Esther Mercer

Brandon Stout

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

John Snowball (leave)

Coly Brown (leave)

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called the meeting to order

at 1:06 p.m.

OPENING PRAYER: Louis LaRose

offered the opening prayer.

APPROVE AGENDA:

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

approve the agenda. Louis LaRose

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

PRESENTATION OF HEMP INFORMATION

FORMING A TEMPORARY HEMP

OVERSIGHT AND LICENSING COMMISSION WITH LIMITED LICENSING

APPROVAL AUTHORITY

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

adopt resolution #21-22; Forming a

Temporary Hemp oversight and Licensing Commission with limited licensing

approval authority and appointing Tribal Council Officers; Victoria Kitcheyan,

Brian Chamberlain, Rona Stealer, Lorelei DeCora also Tribal Council member

Louis LaRose and CEO, Esther Mercer

in the capacity of Land Management

spot. Louis LaRose seconded.

OBJECT: ARIC ARMELL, THELMA

WHITEWATER

VOTE: (4) yes, LLR, BC, LD, RS

(2) no, AA, TW (0) abstain Motion

carried.

COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: taken

care of in previous motion.

ADJOURN:

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

adjourn at 2:02 p.m. Louis LaRose

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge, Executive Assistant

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

CONCUR:

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL

MEETING

November 2, 2020 via

Go To Webinar

Tribal Council Present:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Brian Chamberlain

Rona Stealer

Lorelei DeCora

Louis LaRose

Aric Armell

Thelma Whitewater

Coly Brown

John Snowball

Others Present:

Garan Coons

Brandon Stout

Esther Mercer

Lance Morgan

Alexander Mallory

Cheri Redhorn

William Decora

Misty Jefferson

Alan Post

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman

Kitcheyan called the Meeting to Order

at 9:05am.

OPENING PRAYER: John Snowball

offered the Opening Prayer

APPROVE THE AGENDA:

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

Agenda, seconded by Rona Stealer.

VOTE: (8) Yes (0) No (0) Abstain

Motion carried.

READING OF THE MINUTES:

October 16, 2020 Tribal Council Orientation Meeting Minutes

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

approve the October 16, 2020 Tribal

Council Orientation Meeting Minutes,

seconded by Louis LaRose.

VOTE: (8) Yes (0) No (0) Abstain

Motion carried.

October 19, 2020 Mid-Month Tribal

Council Meeting Minutes

Brian Chamberlain motioned to approve the October 19, 2020 Mid-Month

Tribal Council Meeting Minutes, seconded by Rona Stealer.

VOTE: (7) Yes (0) No (1) Abstain,

JSB

Motion carried.

October 21, 2020 General Counsel

Meeting Minutes

Brian Chamberlain motioned to approve the October 21, 2020 General

Counsel Meeting Minutes, seconded by

Coly Brown.

VOTE: (7) Yes (0) No ( 1 ) A b s t a i n ,

JSB

Motion carried.

October 23, 2020 Treasurer’s Report

Meeting Minutes

Brian Chamberlain motioned to approve the October 23, 2020 Treasurer’s

Report Meeting Minutes, seconded by

Rona Stealer.

Cont. next issue...

Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, November 28, 2020

COMMUNITY NEWS

Garden Update

Week of November 23, 2020

When Ice Damages Trees

Ice by itself does not damage trees, but the accumulation of ice on branches

creates loads that can and do result in branch breakage and complete tree

failure. Case in point is the recent ice storm, creating ice coatings of ¼ to ½

inch over most tree branches. This is a tremendous amount of weight to add

to trees and while structurally trees develop to handle wind and snow loads,

extreme events like ice accumulation and derechos really throw a wrench into

tree structural stability.

When it comes to clean-up after a storm event, “hangers”, those limbs that

are broken but remain partially connected to the tree, should be removed first,

especially if the hangers threaten roofs or people who may be passing below. The

ideal time to prune is in April, May, or June, when small reaction zones within

trees makes for timely wound closure. If a storm damaged tree has sentimental

value or is an important part of the landscape, hangers can be removed now but

ask your arborist about completing the finished cuts and final pruning in April,

May or June to promote the tree’s timely wound closure from pruning cuts. Skip

any products that tout wound protection when applied to pruning cuts. These

are not effective and actually benefit decay microorganisms.

Much of the ice damage was particularly hard on branches and trunks with

included bark. Included bark is the condition where bark gets pinched between

two competing limbs or stems that are close together, creating an environment

ideal for decay to develop and weakening branch attachment.

Be aware that the pruning practice of lions tailing contributes to tree failure.

Lion’s tail pruning concentrates the tree canopy to the ends of branches. Snow

and ice loads accumulated at the ends of branches will have greater leverage to

surpass the tree’s structural capabilities and branches will break.

To ask questions about your trees, you can contact me, Kathleen Cue, at the

Dodge County Extension Office at 402.727.2775.

Notice to Creditors and Others

All claims against the Estate of Keith Chamberlain, late of Winnebago, who

died on May 12th, 2020. Must file with the Winnebago Tribal Court prior to

December 17th, 2020, after which the estate will be distributed in accordance

with such court in pursuant to Winnebago Tribal Code 14-115.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. JFJ20-020A

The People of the Winnebago Tribe

In the Interest of:

A. F. (Born 4/2007)

E. F. (Born 9/2014)

F. F. (Born 10/2020)

Loni Frenchman, Mother

To:

ATTORNEY GENERAL PETERSON ANNOUNCES $113 MILLION SETTLEMENT

WITH APPLE OVER IPHONE

THROTTLING

Lincoln, NE – Attorney General

Doug Peterson, along with a coalition

of 33 additional attorneys general,

today announced a $113 million settlement with Apple, Inc. (Apple) regarding Apple’s 2016 decision to throttle

consumers’ iPhone speeds in order

to address unexpected shutdowns in

some iPhones.

The attorneys general allege that

Apple discovered that battery issues

were leading to unexpected shutdowns

in iPhones. Rather than disclosing

these issues or replacing batteries,

however, Apple concealed the issues

from consumers. Apple’s concealment

ultimately led to a software update in

December 2016 that reduced iPhone

performance in an effort to keep the

phones from unexpectedly shutting

down.

The attorneys general allege that

Apple’s concealment of the battery

issues and decision to throttle the performance of consumers’ iPhones violated state consumer protection laws.

Under the settlement, Apple must

provide truthful information to consumers about iPhone battery health,

performance, and power management.

Apple must provide this information in

various forms on its website, in update

installation notes, and in the iPhone

user interface itself.

“Consumers place significant trust

in the manufacturers of their smartphones and other connected devices,”

General Peterson said. “I appreciate

Apple acknowledging, with today’s

settlement, the importance of retaining that trust when it comes to helping consumers manage these same

devices.”

Under today’s settlement, Apple will

pay Nebraska $1,339,427.

Apple recently entered into a proposed settlement of class action litigation related to the same conduct, and

under that proposed settlement Apple

will pay out up to $500 million in consumer restitution. Consumers can find

additional information here: https://

www.smartphoneperformancesettlement.com/.

Joining Attorney General Peterson

in this settlement are the attorneys

general of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas,

California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,

Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana,

Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina,

North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee,

Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.

To obtain information about how

to protect yourself as a consumer,

file a consumer complaint, or report

a scam, please visit the Nebraska

Attorney General’s Office, Consumer

Protection Division website at www.

protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov or call

(800) 727-6432.

AARON DEAN SR., Father

HEATH THOMAS, Father

HENRY HARDEN, Father

POTENTIAL FATHERS

You are hereby notified that a hearing for Initial Appearance concerning

the above referred minor individual(s)

in case no. JFJ20-020ABC has been

scheduled and will be heard in the

Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,

Nebraska on the 5TH day of JANUARY,

2021 at the hour of 10:30 A. M.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV21-001

In the Matter of the

Name Change Petition of:

AARON JOSEPH CASTILLA

to AARON WHITEBEAVER SCOTT

To:

ANY INTERESTED PARTIES

You are hereby notified that a petition

for Name Change has been filed and a

hearing concerning the above referred

Individual in case no. CV21-001 has

been scheduled and will be heard in the

Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,

Nebraska on the 14th day of DECEMBER, 2020 at the hour of 11:30 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV17-010

In the Matter of the Custody Petition of:

TALAYIA MONIZ

vs.

JAMES PRICE JR.

To:

TALAYIA MONIZ,

You are hereby notified that a

Custody petition has been filed and a

PreTrial concerning the above referred

Individual(s) in case no. CV17-010 has

been scheduled and will be heard in the

Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,

Nebraska on the 15TH day of DECEMBER, 2020 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV21-009

In the Matter of the

Guardianship Petition of:

ANNA PRESTON

In Re:

V. G. (Born 11/2017)

TO: ASHLEY CLOUDEAGLE, Mother

SHAWKEEM GOODMAN, 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. CV21-009 has

been scheduled and will be heard in the

Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,

Nebraska on the 12TH day of JANUARY,

2021 at the hour of 10:00 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 11-24-2020, no recent meth arrest(s) have been reported.

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, November 28, 2020 — Page 7

BAGO NEWS

Winnebago Public School Star Students:

Deryk Stout

From Mrs. Faeth:

Deryk Stout has been working

hard to stay caught up with his

classwork. He asks for help when

he needs it and wants to get all

of his work done. Mike and Lisa

have been great about getting him

to school and helping him get on

google classroom! Deryk always has

his work done and correct, and his

grades show this! I am so proud of

how hard he works!

From Lisa Stout:

Deryk is doing very well in his

class. He works very hard at every task his teacher asks of him. It has

been pretty challenging this year but he works very hard. It seems to

be helping; he talks more and is a lot more independent.

Cailee Whiteeagle

From Mrs. Markve:

Cailee WhiteEagle and her mother Crysteena Cleveland have been

amazing to work with. Crysteena

has made sure to be involved every

step of the way and learn all the

new technology that has gone along

with homebound learning which

is crucial for our younger elementary students. Crysteena has been

learning the ins and outs of google

classroom and kami right along

with Cailee which is not an easy

task. Cailee works very hard and

completes all of her work every day. She is ready to log in and check

her new assignments and lessons for the day at 8:00 am every morning.

From Mom, Crysteena

Our experience with homebound so far has been a roller coaster! We

have had our good days and bad but all in all its a new experience that

we have appreciated from the start. With the coronavirus pandemic still

in full effect we are beyond grateful that the school has allowed us to be

able to choose homebound at this time for my daughter's safety. I want

to thank Mrs. Markve for always being so helpful and checking in on

us everyday!! We are beyond grateful and appreciate every ones help.

Tomi Li Scott

Message from Ms. Prewett:

Tomi Li has done such a wonderful job! She and I visit every day and

she asks for help when she needs

it. She is always caught up on her

work and is eager to do her assignments. Mom is around for support

and is always so positive! Tomi Li is

a great role model for homebound

learning with her daily schedule,

work ethic, support system and

desire for learning.

Message from Mom:

Tomi gets up and logs in every

day, sometime between 7:40 and

8:00 a.m. She works until she is done with her school work for the day

or until 3pm. Most of her daily work is done by 3. She has worked

longer because she wanted to finish up what she was working on.I take

Tomi to pick up her lunch at noon. We had a time when she was doing

fractions! Tomi says she prefers homebound school. She works at her

own pace. Ms. Prewett or Ms. Cervany also call daily to check to see if

Tomi needs help. I like that the teachers can see what Tomi is working

on in real time. Homebound schooling has helped Tomi take more responsibility for her education. The one thing she misses about school,

is her school friends.

Ashton & Keon Lyons

From Mrs. Lange:

Ashton and Keon are always willing to try new things. They listen

really well and follow directions in

class and online when we have done

virtual learning. Keon is a great

listener in our Reading Mastery

group. He always participates and

has his eyes on the teacher ready to

answer all of the questions. Ashton

is always ready to use his manipulatives in Math and follows directions

with building our numbers and

comparing, which is something we

have been working on a lot lately. Kaira has been great to work with and

easy to communicate with as well. I enjoy having both boys in my class

and can’t wait to see the progress they make this year!

From Kaira Wolfe:

Ashton and Keon are combined in the same classroom this year and

to our surprise it is helping make everything that much easier. If we were

ever to go virtual again, or be quarantined again, this is what we need.

They are being taught the same lesson at the same time, they work on

the same homework, and then we are able to assist them during the same

time. Mrs. Lange has been the best teacher for us all. She is so helpful

and welcoming, she always communicates with the twins and I on how

the work needs to be done, to set up their lessons and any concerns we

have. It has definitely been challenging, but thanks to their teacher and

the Winnebago Public School staff, we are succeeding! Ashton and Keon

say, “With masks we are safe. We learn new things at the big school”.