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

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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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BAGO NEWS

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”.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awinnebago%3A235acc8e677679df. Public record. Not legal advice.