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Higher Education Spotlight!
New Faces in WTN Places!
page: 2
Volume 55, Number 9
Our masthead scene for this edition of
the Winnebago Indian News features the
Jr Boys Grass category dancing in grand
entry at the 155th Annual Winnebago
Homecoming Celebration Powwow at
Veteran’s Memorial Park in Winnebago,
NE. Due to the pandemic, the celebration
was held for 3-days from July 23rd through
July 25th, 2021.
page: 6
Mą hįtawus hī wī
Earth Drying Moon
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Closure of Dollar General in Winnebago Calls for Community Support
Nį̄ šoc Nįgešąną
By Bethani Redhorn
Photograph from WIN Archive
[Winnebago, NE] The Winnebago
Tribal Council recently addressed the
community following the temporary
closure of the local Dollar General due
to an electrical fire. Recognizing that
this loss, paired with rising fuel costs,
creates a significant burden, especially
for the elders and those with limited
transportation. Tribal leadership is
mobilizing resources across multiple
departments to ensure every household
maintains access to food, water, and
essential supplies.
To bridge the gap left by the store’s
closure, the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Transportation and Human Services
departments have launched community
grocery runs. Every Tuesday and Friday,
a shuttle will depart at 9:00 AM from the
Neola Walker Building, (located at 218
On May 5th, the 5th grade Dual
Language class, ESU1 Staff, and Mr.
Craig’s 5th grade students hosted
their own prayer vigil in honor of
Missing, Murdered Indigenous
Women/ Relatives and the families
affected. WPS students wore red in
remembrance. On May 4th, Red Sky
Nation also held their 5th annual
MMIR March in Sioux City, IA.
On April 18th, Ho-Chunk, Inc.
Worked with the Sioux City Bandits
to have their 4th annual community
night. Over 400 tickets were donated
to the Winnebago community; those
in attendance got a special halftime
performance by Winnebago dancers
and the New Breed drum group.
by Community Health Representatives
(CHRs) and staff at the Senior Center by
delivering to medical clients and elders.
Other resources that are currently
available include WTN Wildlife & Parks
department currently offers reduced-priced
bison meat for $4/lb. for ground, $5/lb.
for roast, and $12/pack for bison steak;
payments are accepted by money order
or credit card only. While supplies last,
stop by their office located at 125 1/2 600
E Ave Hwy 75 in Winnebago. For more
information, contact (402)878-2362 or
visit: https://winnebagotribe.com/wildlifeparks/
The Pony Express in North Winnebago
has increased its inventory and restocking
frequency. There is currently a variety of
food items now available, including a new
frozen food addition with pizza and other
easy to prep options; WIC and EBT are
also accepted. Sweet Water Café located
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Redefining Community Care with the Wazoki Program
By Bethani Redhorn
Photography by Bethani Redhorn
On April 30th, the Winnebago Public
School held a grand opening/blessing
for their new Resource Center. This
addition is a multifunctional space for
learning, growing opportunities, and
overall support. The building features
a convention-like meeting space,
observation rooms, and admin offices.
Industrial Rd), for a two-hour shopping
trip to Sioux City, IA. Pre-registration
is required due to capacity limited to six
riders per trip. Residents in Winnebago
can sign up by contacting Emilee Harris at
(775)385-3750 or email: emilee.harris@
winnebagotribe.com.
Additionally, the Winnebago Senior
Center continues weekly Wednesday
transportation for elders to South Sioux
City, NE, and Sioux City, IA, specifically
timed to accommodate various benefit
deposit dates throughout the month. For
more information, contact Bobbie Wolfe at
(402)745-3957.
Access to clean water and affordable
food remains a top priority. A water
distribution event took place on Thursday,
April 30, and Friday, May 1, behind the
Blackhawk Community Center parking
lot. The WTN Procurement department
distributed two cases of water per
household. Assistance was provided
[Winnebago, NE] In the Ho-Chunk
tradition, Wazoki means kinship. It is a
word that carries the weight of history,
the warmth of family, and the promise of
a future where no mother or child walks
alone. Today, the Wazoki Program is
turning that ancient concept into modern
action, revitalizing Ho-Chunk culture
through maternal and child health.
The program recently celebrated
reaching a full team status. Each
member brings a unique connection to
the community and shares dedication to
the families they serve. Charisse Bass
(Project Coordinator) is a member of the
Winnebago Tribe, is from the Water Spirit
Clan, and has been with the program for
nearly two years. She is the daughter of
Jean Redhorn and Dan Owen. She views
Wazoki as a bridge between modern
healthcare and Ho-Chunk traditions,
focusing on bringing ceremonies back to
the birthing journey.
Mimike Dolezal (Doula/Case Manager)
is a member of the Winnebago Tribe,
a member of the Bear Clan, and is the
first point of contact for mothers in the
program. Since starting in February, she
has already enrolled six mothers, acting
as the vital link between families and
their doulas. Nannette Cline (Doula) is
an enrolled member of the Omaha Tribe,
from the Bear Clan, and the daughter
of Idelle Freemont and Henry Cline.
Nannette provides hands-on support for
mothers before, during, and after birth.
Shalise Cline (Doula) is also enrolled in
the Omaha Tribe, a member of the Bear
Clan, and is the sister of Nannette. Shalise
recently transferred from the Cherishing
Families program; she brings a wealth of
experience in family dynamics to her new
role as a doula. Aaliah Curry (Doula) is an
enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe,
from the Bear Clan, and daughter of Alicia
Whitebear and Aaron Curry. She has been
instrumental in the program’s recent event
planning, including the Autism Acceptance
walk/chalk, movie night.
This past April, Wazoki made history by
hosting the community’s first-ever Autism
Acceptance event. The team focused
on creating a space where families on
the spectrum felt truly seen. The event
featured a walk and chalk at the Land
of Wellness, where families gathered to
draw and walk together. To ensure the
environment was inclusive, the team
carefully planned for sensory sensitivities
which included bubbles and glow sticks,
providing tactile and visual engagement.
A sensory-friendly movie screening was
held at the big screen to accommodate
those sensitive to loud noises. Local
mothers expressed deep gratitude, noting
that for many, it was the first time they felt
comfortable bringing their children to a
public event without fear of judgement or
sensory overload.
Wazoki’s reach extends beyond infancy.
The program is rolling out several “Safe
Sitter” courses to ensure safety across
all ages. The Safe Sitters course is for
6th graders and up to learn the basics
of childcare. They also offer Safe at
Home, this course is for 4th through 6th
graders staying home with siblings. A
special course for grandparents includes
a grandma/grandpa Refresher, helping
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"Wažōkį wāšįnį ňa wakarašišik wiāje – Value your family (kinship)”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
...Con't from front page: Closure of Dollar General
in Winnebago Calls for Community Support...
in Ho-Chunk Village offers options for
fresh produce and ground beef, including
eggs, milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, and
loaves of bread. Also located in Ho-Chunk
Village, a five-gallon water refilling
station is available at the HCI Distribution
Building. For a small fee, you can refill
your water containers from 8:00 AM to
12:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.
For those looking to save on travel,
there is an option to explore Walmart+
Grocery Delivery. This service provides
free delivery of essentials directly to
your door, and those receiving SNAP or
Medicaid may be eligible for membership
at a discount. Furthermore, WTN Food
Distribution is preparing to host a popup food pantry (dates to be announced).
Eligible residents who meet FDPRI
income guidelines and do not receive
SNAP can apply for regular assistance by
calling (833)568-5989.
While the community adapts, the
Winnebago Public Health Department
(WPHD) is working closely with
Dollar General’s corporate office. The
facility is undergoing strict remediation
and thorough cleaning. Tribal leaders
emphasized that the store will only reopen
once the Environmental Health team
conducts a comprehensive walk-through
and confirms the building meets all tribal
health and safety standards.
“During times like these, the strength
of the Winnebago people is most evident
in how we care for one another. We want
to extend our sincere appreciation to
those who have already stepped up to
help. We encourage everyone to continue
checking on your neighbors, relatives, and
especially our elders. Whether it’s sharing
a ride, picking up extra supplies, or simply
checking in, your effort to assist one
another makes a tremendous difference
while we work towards a solution.” Shared
in the statement by Winnebago Tribal
Council.
*Editor’s Note: The WTN
Communications team shares
announcements and current updates
in the community via social media,
the community big screen, through
the Winnebago Indian News, and over
the airwaves of the Big Voice Radio.
We kindly ask the community to help
us in getting out the word about these
resources currently available and
check on your relatives, share this
information with your loved ones.
For those on social media, be sure to
follow Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska,
Winnebago The-BigVoice, Winnebago
Indian-News, and Winnebago Tribe
of Nebraska Human Services. For
additional information, visit the WTN
website at: www.winnebagotribe.com
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Care with the Wazoki Program...
grandparents brush up on modern safety techniques. Dacia Gorrin (Administrative
Assistant/Training Officer) is in partnership with the Wazoki program to coordinate the
Safe Sitters course and helps with anything that is needed.
The Wazoki program is open to families living on the reservation. To qualify, the
mother or father must be an enrolled tribal member. To get started, reach out directly if
you are expecting or have a newborn. Family referrals are accepted; grandparents, aunties,
or uncles are encouraged to reach out on behalf of their loved ones. Connect with the
Wazoki program at the upcoming Health Fair on May 29, 2026, as they will have a booth
set up for recruitment information and to meet the team in person! For more information,
you can call (402)747-3950 or visit the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System
website: www.wchs.health
As the program enters its second year, the focus remains on collaboration. By working
alongside WIC, the Public Health Nursing (PHN) team, and Cherishing Families, Wazoki
is ensuring a warm handoff of care as children grow. Whether it’s through music bingo,
elder portraits, or prenatal group classes, Wazoki is proving that when the community
comes together, it stays strong. For those living on the reservation, the program is an open
door to support, culture, and kinship.
NEW FACES IN WTN PLACES!
Welcome to our newest
Winnebago Tribal Employees!
Darod LittleThunder
Jason Free Jr.
WTN Facilities
Housekeeper
WTN Facilities
Groundskeeping
Oscar Canales
Kenneth Whiteeyes
WTN Land Mgmt.
Lease Compliance Officer
WTN Facilities
Groundskeeping
Kristine Earth
Devin Stabler
Nikjak Wakacak
Education Manager
WTN Facilities
Custodian I
LaTausha LaPointe
WTN Tribal Voc. Rehab. Services
Saturday, May 9, 2026 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 3
Wāgax hųk ra wāgax hokik’ųna
Letter to the Editor
JESUS OUR SAVIOR
LUTHERAN OUTREACH
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‘The Only True Comfort’
And you [singular] will say on that
day, “I will give thanks (to) you, O
YAHWEH, [Hebrew: Creator God] for
(although) you were angry at me, your
anger has turned back, and you have
comforted me” [Isaiah 12:1 Andrew
Bartelt translation]!
‘On that day’ - you might be
wondering - on which day? I do not
think that Isaiah is referring to one and
only one day. Time and time again, we
have lived our lives in direct opposition
to Creator God and to walking in His
ways, doing His will.
Time and time again, Creator God
becomes angry with you and with me.
We should on a daily basis come to Him
humbly and repent of our sin. We are
encouraged to gather with other brother
and sisters in Christ and enter in one of
Creator God’s houses each week.
When one comes to the realization of
his or her sin - and how angry Creator
God is with you and with me - one
should give thanks that Creator God
is merciful. Since we heard the Good
News from Isaiah: ‘and you have
comforted me.’
Isaiah lived and served Creator God
as one of His prophets from about 742
to 690 BC. It was in 722 BC, during
his days, that the Assyrians would
descend upon the ten northern tribes of
Israel and massacre them. Those who
survived were taken into captivity and
intermarried with people of various
nations; as well as Assyrian captives
of other nations would be driven to
the land of Samaria (northern Israel).
It appeared that there would be no
reason to comfort a people who had
worshipped false gods, idols and even
sacrificed their own children.
And yet, did you hear the words that
Isaiah proclaimed about Creator God’s
anger being turned back. In fact, while
Creator God’s anger was turned back
from punishing you and me, it came
down unmercifully upon His one and
only Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus endured
the FULL FORCE of the WRATH
of God as he completed his combat
By: Pastor Ricky Jacob
mission. Jesus, the spiritual warrior that
he was, gave the ultimate in order that
those who believe in him would be set
free.
This is what Isaiah goes on to write:
“Here is the God of my salvation. I will
trust and not fear! For my strength and
[my] protection is YAHWEH! And he
has become my salvation” [Isaiah 12:2
Andrew Bartelt translation].
‘My strength and my protection’ sure
sounds like a warrior to me. Jesus is
the one in whom one has the blessed
assurance and the true comfort of
salvation. It is not up to you or to me. It
is whether one has a relationship with
one’s Creator.
Now when it comes to one’s
relationship with Creator God is to
place one’s faith in Him and in the
One he sent, Jesus our Warrior Savior.
You should realize that one is either
walking with Jesus leading as a Warrior
Shepherd; or you are going against
Creator God. When one rebels against
one’s parents, or those in authority, then
one is also going against Creator God.
When one lies, or steals, or covets, or
has malice or envy, then one is going
against Creator God’s will.
Such rebellious ways - although
allowed by Creator God - does not ever
bring one to find comfort or peace.
It is the opposite - when one in his
or her independence - that is allowed
by Creator God - one will never find
comfort.
When one is overwhelmed by
anger, or by grief, or by heart ache,
or brokenness - seeking comfort in
anything outside of God’s mercy and
grace will only add to one’s insecurity,
anger, emptiness, despair and turmoil.
On the other hand, Isaiah points
you and me to the only source of
true comfort. This comfort comes as
one draws near to Creator God. The
good news is that Creator God offers
His comfort in spite of our past. This
only true comfort is a blessing that is
extended to you and received through
faith in Jesus the Savior of all those who
trust in him.
(402) 878-2272
email: winnebagoindiannews@winnebagotribe.com
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV26-104
In the Matter of the
Name Change Petition of:
Mary J. Painter-McCauley to Mary J.
painter
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. CV26-104 has
been scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 28TH day of MAY, 2026 at
the hour of 11:30 A.M.
Notice of Hearing
Case No. JFJ26-017
The People of the Winnebago Tribe
In the Interest of:
A.C.
er
To:
ADRIENNE PETERSON, Moth-
ARTHUR CAMPOS, Father
ALL POTENTIAL FATHERS
You are hereby notified that a hearing
for an Initial Appearance concerning the
above referred minor individual(s) in case
no. JFJ26-017 has been scheduled and will
be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of
Winnebago, Nebraska on the 27th day of
May, 2026 at the hour of 1:30 P.M.
The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on May 23, 2026.
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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
...Con’t. from last issue...
Jerald McWilliams
Ron Nohr
Terri Lee Medina (v)
William Bass (v)
Gordon Rave
Frank Smith
Darla LaPointe (v)
Trisha Rivers (v)
Lynelle Blackhawk (v)
Kiana Lewis (v)
Blade Smith (v)
Sarah Snake (v)
Karl Baker
Anna Bess Preston (v)
Aseanna Overfelt
*(v) indicates virtual attendance.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brown
called to order at 9:04 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Veteran Larry
Payer offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve
the agenda with one addition. Teresa
Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Tribal Council Items
T.W. Request
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to approve
the letter of support for section 184
lending to be eligible for Dakota County.
Ireta Frazier seconded the motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Buffalo Well – cost request
Eugene DeCora motioned to table the
Buffalo Well cost until the Treasurer’s
Report meeting. Rona Stealer seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Old Store – cost request
Ireta Frazier motioned to table the Old
Store repair request until the Treasurer’s
Report.
Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Boys and Girls Club – cost request
-Update only.
[Isaac out at 9:35 a.m.]
LAND MANAGEMENT:
Homesite Cancellation – D.V.
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt
resolution #26-105: Ref. Cancellation of
Home Site Lease, Danae Vargas. Ireta
Frazier seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Isaac in at 9:37 a.m.]
[Trey out at 9:38 a.m., issues with
virtual communication]
Homesite Resolution – A.B.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to adopt
resolution #26-106: REF: Homesite
Lease – Anthony Bassette Jr. Ireta Frazier
seconded the motion.
OBJECT: Lorelei DeCora
VOTE: (6) yes (1) no, LD
(0)
abstain Motion carried.
Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 13
Young Rogue
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to adopt
resolution #26-107: Agricultural Lease
Bid – Allotment 13 Young Rogue. Eugene
DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Isaac out at 10:08 a.m., in at 10:09
a.m.]
Land Purchase Discussion
[Trey in at 10:17 a.m.]
Tribal Council agrees to move forward
with the purchase of the land and to
prepare a resolution to withdraw from the
portfolio.
BREAK: 10:15 a.m., reconvene at 10:35
a.m.
PHYSICAL RESOURCES REPORT:
Monthly Report – presented by Autumn
Nieman
[Isaac in at 10:41 a.m.]
Construction Tax Administration
[Victoria out at 10:52 a.m.]
[Teresa out at 10:53 a.m., in at 10:59
a.m.]
Schedule a meeting with the Tribal
Council, Tax Commission, and Physical
Resources Department.
[Victoria in at 11:09 a.m.]
Pow Wow Grounds Usage
LPTC College Graduation Pow-wow.
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve
the LPTC to use the Pow-wow Grounds
for the graduation ceremony. Victoria
Kitcheyan seconded the motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
EPD Monitoring or Compliance –
Informational
FEMA Floodplain – Informational
Community Well Contribution – Action
Item.
-Presented by Ron Nohr,
[Isaac out at 11:40 a.m., in 11:40 a.m.]
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to approve
the contribution of $51,008.00 for Project
GP-23-K66. Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
North Round A Bout Bids – Action Item.
Isaac Smith motioned to approve M.E.
Collins Contracting Co., Inc. Ireta Frazier
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Rona Stealer motioned to approve the
PRD Report. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
LAND RESOLUTION:
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt
resolution #26-108: Investment Portfolio
Drawdown – 378 Acres Thomas Ashford
Scout Camp Land Purchase. Isaac Smith
seconded the motion.
VOTE:(9) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman voted yes.
ADJOURN:
Eugene DeCora motioned to adjourn
at 11:57 a.m. Rona Stealer seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting
at 11:57 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL
MEETING
April 13, 2026
TRIBAL COUNCIL:
Coly Brown
Teresa Littlegeorge
Rona Stealer
Ireta Fraizer
Trey Blackhawk
Victoria Kitcheyan
Eugene DeCora
Isaac Smith (in at 12:14 p.m.)
Lorelei DeCora (v)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Roland Warner
Larry Payer
Thomas Snowball
Aric Armell
Brandon Stout
Brittany Thomas
Trish Rivers
Aseanna Overelt
Elaine Rice
Maria Scott
Christina Parker
Danelle Smith (v)
William Bass (v)
Kellie Snow (v)
Joi Long
Qui Qui St Cyr.
Tiffany Buchanan
Terri Lee Medina (v)
Felicia Brownrigg (v)
Janelle DeCora (v)
Anna Berridge (v)
Kellen Kelsey
Lewis St. Cyr
Theresa St. Cyr
Leah Hunter
Tiffany Warner
Rhiannan Walker
*(v) indicates virtual attendance.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brown
called to order at 12:07 p.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Using the
prayer from Veteran Larry Payer from
earlier today.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Rona Stealer motioned to approve the
agenda with additions. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(7) yes (0) no (0)
abstain Motion carried.
READING OF THE MINUTES:
March 18, 2026 – General Counsel
meeting minutes
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve
the March 18, 2026, General Counsel
meeting minutes. Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(7) yes (0) no (0)
abstain Motion carried.
March 23, 2026 – Physical Resources
Report meeting minutes
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve
the March 23, 2026, Physical Resources
Report meeting minutes. Ireta Frazier
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
March 23, 2026 – Mid-Monthly Tribal
Council meeting minutes
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve
the March 23, 2026, Mid-Monthly Tribal
Council meeting minutes. Eugene DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
March 24, 2026 – CEO Report meeting
minutes
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve
the March 24, 2026, CEO Report meeting
minutes. Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES:
Tribal Elder Board – Larry Payer, Aric
Armell, Thomas Snowball, Roland Warner
[Isaac in at 12:14 p.m.]
Genoa Indian School – discussion
regarding locating the student buried there
and the decision to leave the remains buried there after locating him.
RECESS: Chairman recessed for the
tour of the land purchase until 3:00 p.m.,
reconvene at 3:23 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
[Eugene out at 3:31 p.m.]
Fiber to Winnebago Tribe Buildings –
Service Line Agreement (approval)
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to authorize Brandon Stout to sign the form for
Jajap Telecommunications Service -Level
Agreement. Trey Blackhawk seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Water Quality – Permission to solicit
donations – Aseanna Overfelt, and Trish
Rivers
Rona Stealer motioned to approve the
Water Quality Department to solicit donations for the FLOW Symposium 2026.
Ireta Frazier seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Eugene in at 3:37 p.m.]
[Victoria out at 3:37 p.m.]
Tribal Energy Planning Committee
Survey
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to approve
the Tribal Energy Planning Committee
Survey.
Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Raised Beds & Fruit Trees Donation
Donation from Ed Spevak.
Eugene DeCora motion to support the
donations from Ed Spevak, 60 trees and 60
raised beds.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
2026 Native Food Security Grant
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt
resolution #26-109: 2026 Native Food
Security Grant. Trey Blackhawk seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Wildlife
Smoke Preparedness Proposal FY 26
Rona Stealer motioned to adopt resolution #26-110: Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Wildlife Smoke Preparedness Proposal
FY26. Trey Blackhawk seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Victoria in at 3:47 p.m.]
WCHS By-laws – discussion on amendments, no action taken.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Eugene DeCora motioned to enter
4:06 p.m. Trey Blackhawk seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to exit executive session at 5:46 p.m. Trey Blackhawk
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Closing Prayer: Isaac Smith
ADJOURN:
Eugene DeCora motioned to adjourn
the meeting at 5:51 p.m. Trey Blackhawk
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman adjourned the meeting at 5:51
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
WCHS Quarterly Update SPECIAL
MEETING
April 14, 2026
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Coly Brown
Isaac Smith (v)/in person
Teresa Littlegeorge
Ireta Frazier
Trey Blackhawk
Eugene DeCora
Victoria Kitcheyan
Lorelei DeCora (v)
Rona Stealer (v)
OTHERS PRESENT:
David Edwards
Beth Wewel
Lynelle Blackhawk (v)
William Bass (v)
Austin Schanzenbach
Mona Zuffante
Fannie LaTray
Byron Walker
Christina Parker
Dash Thunder (v)
Melonie Tuamoheloa
Jarold McWilliams
Anna Bess Preston (v)
Darla LaPointe (v)
Tiffany Buchanan (v)
Chad Smith
Sharon Frenchman
Tyresha Romero (v)
*(v) indicates virtual attendance.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman called
to order at 9:11 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Councilman Eugene DeCora offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Isaac Smith motioned to approve the
agenda. Eugene DeCora seconded.
*Add the land purchase.
Isaac Smith withdraws his motion.
Trey Blackhawk motioned to approve
the amended agenda. Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
AUSTIN SCHANZENBACH – CHIEF
TRANSFORMATION OFFICER
Volume updates for INPT, PCC, ED
CAH Path
Quality and CKD
Patient Portal Rollout on the 6th – How
did the first week go?
[Teresa out at 10:17 a.m., in at 10:29
a.m.]
MELANIE TUAMAHOLOA – CHIEF
NURSING OFFICER
Primary Care update
SANE nursing update – Utilization to
date
Key provider/staff updates
FP Residency Planning Grant
BETH WEWEL – CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER
FY 2025 Audit update
Patient population and the advantages of
scale to cover fixed costs.
MONA ZUFFANTE – CHIEF PUBLIC
HEALTH OFFICER
TCHIP progress – Su`\kxete] program
Land selection
Metric Selection
Visited Gretna
Equine Therapy class
Will be visiting Pine Ridge in May,
possibly Wisconsin in June
Working on Job Descriptions, Curriculum, Dream Facility Lay out
Specific Program updates, BH, Recovery, Elder Services, Su`\kxete EMS
Activity updates
RHTP Grant
SHARON FRENCHMAN – CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Building – Land assumption progress
Cultural Resources Committee update
Additional funds sought from IHS
Construction project
DAVID EDWARDS – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Foundation update
Master Facility Plan – update
RHTP – update
CMO Staffing update
FY2026 Preparations
Land Purchase: RESOLUTION #26108A
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt
resolution #26-108A: Investment Portfolio Drawdown – 381.95 Acres Thomas
Ashford Scout Camp Land and Homestead
Purchase. Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
Chairman votes yes.
VOTE:
(9) yes (0) no (0)
abstain Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adjourn
at 4:52 p.m. Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 5
TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
VOTE:(8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman adjourned the meeting at 4:52
p.m.
ly Charted Nonprofit Corporation. Ireta
Frazier seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
SUSPEND THE RULES:
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to suspend
Respectfully submitted,
the rules for an Emergency Grant request
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
that came in. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded
Winnebago Tribal Council
the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Motion carried.
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to apGENERAL COUNSEL MEETING
prove $1,000.00 for T.B. for Emergency
April 15, 2026
Assistance for a House Fire. Ireta Frazier
seconded the motion.
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Discussion: Following what Tribal
OTHERS PRESENT:
Coly Brown Council has previously assisted with when
there is a house fire of a tribal member.
Danelle Smith
Others have had a total loss of home.
Tom Teesdale
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Isaac Smith
Motion carried.
Chad Smith
FEDERAL ADVOCACY: Presented by
Sarah Herring (v)
Josh Pitre
Teresa Littlegeorge (in at 10:20 a.m.)
CONGRESSTIONAL UPDATES
Joey Adler Ruane (v)
NAHASDA Modernization Act
Anna Bess Preston (v)
[Ireta out at 11:35 a.m., in at 11:38
Rona Stealer (v)
a.m.]
Tyresha Romero (v)
[Isaac in at 11:38 a.m.]
Darla LaPointe (v)
Tribal Input on Nutrition Act
Lorelei DeCora (v)
Prediction Markets Legislation
Tiffany Buchanan (v)
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to approve
Janelle DeCora (v)
the Letter to Support for S. 4160, The
Trey Blackhawk
Prediction Markets are Gambling Act, and
Christina Parker
H.R. 7477, the Fair Markets and Sports
Tyler Smith (v)
Integrity Act.
Victoria Kitcheyan (v)
Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
Jarold McWilliams
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Joy Johnson
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: PreBrandon Stout
sented by Josh Pitre
Terri Lee Medina (v)
Ireta Frazier Prediction Markets Proposed Rulemaking
Josh Pitre (v)
Lorelei DeCora motioned to direct GenTatanka Petite (v)
eral Counsel to work with Tom Teesdale
Char Richardson (v)
and Lance Morgan to develop a letter in
Kristin Lowry (v)
response to prediction markets proposed
Todd Mormon (v)
rulemaking.
Ireta Frazier seconded the motion.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brown
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m.
Motion carried.
OPENING PRAYER: Councilman
HHS Secretary’s Tribal Advisory CounTrey Blackhawk offered the opening
cil Nomination. – V. Kitcheyan
prayer.
Update
AGENDA:
USDA Tribal Advisory Committee
Add: WTN Tribal Court Victim AdvoNomination. – T. Blackhawk
cate
Update
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve
President’s Budget Request for Fiscal
the agenda with addition. Trey Blackhawk
Year 2027
seconded the motion.
Update
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
disscussion regarding President’s BudMotion carried.
get, including $11 million for Tribal Radio
[Isaac out at 9:46 a.m.]
stations.
BROADBAND FIBER PROJECT:
[Teresa out at 12:18 p.m., in at 12:21
Update only
p.m.]
ACTION: Response Letter to Amazon
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve
Kuiper Request
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska to submit comments for the TIBC and for Tribal
the request letter to Amazon Kuiper and
Delegation to attend the Consultation
any subsequent provider to provide interregarding Tribal Indian Budget Council
net services to the reservation. Eugene
(TIBC) on May 19-20, 2026, in WashingDeCora seconded the motion.
ton, D.C. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
the motion.
Motion carried.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
[Teresa in at 10:20 a.m.]
Motion carried.
[Coly out at 10:20 a.m., in at 10:30
Lorelei DeCora motioned to authorize
a.m.]
the General Counsel to work on the writSTATE ADVOCACY – Lindsay Harr
McDonald: Presented by Joey Adler Ruane ten objection and testimony for the BIA/
BIE Budget cuts to be submitted. Victoria
[Eugene out at 10:30 a.m., in at 10:32
Kitcheyan seconded the motion.
a.m.]
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
[Trey out at 10:35 a.m., in at 10:40
Motion carried.
a.m.]
Winnebago Land Transfer Act ImpleVictoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve
mentation
Thelma Whitewater, Winnebago Tribal
Planning is still in progress.
Court Victim Advocate, to work with
Senate will be in the week of August 3rd,
Lindsay Harr MacDonald on inviting a
Weekend of August 8th may possibly work.
state Senator to join the state coordinated
Will get a budget together.
Community Response Team. Ireta Frazier
[12:45 p.m., Ireta, Victoria, and Eugene
seconded the motion.
out]
VOTE:
(7) yes (0) no (0)
RADIO STATION: update only. Keepabstain Motion carried.
ing in touch with Ernie Sanchez.
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned for the
WINNEBAGO LAND TRANSFER
Winnebago Tribal Council delegation to
participate in the Lindey Harr Golf Outing ACT IMPLEMENTATION:
Penalty schedule being worked on after
on June 23, 2026. Rona Stealer seconded
the code revisions were completed.
the motion.
[Eugene in at 12:46 p.m.]
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
[Ireta in at 12:47 p.m.]
Motion carried.
[Victoria in at 12:49 p.m.]
BREAK: 10:47 a.m., 11:05 a.m.
[Isaac out at 12:54 p.m., in at 12:58
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB NMTC PROJp.m.]
ECT:
[Victoria out at 1:04 p.m., 1:07 p.m.]
Update
BREAK: 1:10 p.m. for lunch, reconvene
ACTION: Dissolution of For-Profit
at 1:48 p.m.
Corp QALICB
TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROVictoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt
GRAM FUNDING: update.
resolution #26-111: Dissolution of WTN
Confirm numbers currently being reportBGC ALICB, Inc., A Tribally Chartered
ed are accurate
for Profit Corporation. Eugene DeCora
Actively participate in the work group.
seconded the motion.
WINNEBAGO HOUSING & DEVELVOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
OPMENT COMMISSION: update.
Motion carried.
Thunderway project – identified one
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt
resolution #26-112: Authorizing formation person to start the process to close out of
their homeownership.
of WTN BGC QALICB, INC., A Tribal-
LAW ENFORCEMENT: updates
SRO position – Tribe should reapply for
the funding for compacting this position.
Eugene DeCora motioned to ask BigFire
Law to draft support letters in regards to
Public Safety Self-Governance and Law
Enforcement Issues. Victoria Kitcheyan
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT – SECRETARIAL ELECTION:
April 6th, 2026 – emailed to the BIA
BIA has 90 days to hold the Secretarial
Election.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Eugene DeCora motioned to enter
executive session at 2:53 p.m. Victoria
Kitcheyan seconded the motion.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Lorelei out at 4:17 p.m.]
Isaac Smith motioned to exit executive
session at 4:58 p.m. Trey Blackhawk
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Trey Blackhawk motioned to accept the
ethical complaint regarding L.D. and deem
it non-frivolous. Ireta Frazier seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Trey Blackhawk motioned to appoint the
investigative committee consisting of the
H.R. Directors from the Tribe WinnaVegas, and LPTC. Ireta Frazier seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to authorize the investigative committee to access
all resources necessary to conduct the
investigation within a 30 day period. Trey
Blackhawk seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Eugene DeCora motioned to adjourn at
5:07 p.m. Trey Blackhawk seconded the
motion
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting
at 5:07 p.m.
the agenda with additions. Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION:
CEO March Report – presented by Darla
LaPointe
[Isaac in at 9:25 a.m.]
[Teresa out 9:49 a.m., in 10:14 a.m.]
Trey Blackhawk motioned to approve
the March CEO Report as presented. Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Ireta out at 10:31 a.m., in at 10:34
a.m.]
CAO March Report – presented by
Tiffany Buchanan
[Trey out at 11:14 a.m.]
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the
March CAO Report as presented. Teresa
Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
BREAK: 11:17 a.m., reconvene at 11:29
a.m
[Trey in at 11:27 a.m.]
IN-HOUSE LEGAL MARCH REPORT
[Isaac in at 11:30 a.m.]
[Isaac out at 11:43 a.m.]
Eugene DeCora motioned to accept
the In-House Legal March Report. Ireta
Frazier seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
HCCDC Presentation – Michelle Parker
[Isaac in at 11:45 a.m.]
[Teresa out at 12:03 p.m., in at 12:15
p.m.]
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
Nisoc Haci Youth Council; One Vacancy
– One Applicant
Trey Blackhawk motioned to appoint
Tyler LaMere to the Nisoc Haci Youth
Council. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Tribal Housing
Ireta Frazier motioned to advertise
for one vacancy on the Tribal Housing
Committee for 30 days. Trey Blackhawk
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ENROLLMENT:
Tribal enrollment applicants
Respectfully submitted,
Ireta Frazier motioned to adopt resoluTeresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
tion #26-113: Tribal Enrollment Applicants
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
[A4172, A4173, A4584, A4771, A4807,
A4821, A4822, A4826, A4827, A4828,
A4829, A4835, A4845, A4852, A4853,
A4854, A4856, A4857, A4858, A4859,
A4860, A4862, A4871, A4872, A4873,
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA A4877. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the
motion.
CEO REPORT MEETING
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
April 16, 2026
Motion carried.
Blood Quantum Correction #383TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
U08591
Coly Brown
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resTeresa Littlegeorge
olution #26-114: Blood Quantum CorrecEugene DeCora
tion #383-U08591. Ireta Frazier seconded
Trey Blackhawk
the motion.
Lorelei DeCora (v)
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Victoria Kitcheyan (v)
Motion carried.
Ireta Frazier (in at 9:07 a.m.)
Blood Quantum Correction #383Isaac Smith (in at 9:25 a.m.)
U06173
OTHERS PRESENT:
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resDarla LaPointe
olution #26-115: Blood Quantum CorrecTiffany Buchanan
tion #383-06173.
Christina Parker
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the moChad Smith (v)
tion.
Kiana Lewis (v)
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Angie Walker (v)
Motion carried.
Tyresha Romero (v)
Blood Quantum Correction #383Fran Sharpback
U05931
Danelle Smith (v)
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resRamona Sheridan (v)
olution #26-116: Blood Quantum CorrecTerri Lee Medina (v)
tion #383-U05931. Ireta Frazier seconded
Lynelle Blackhawk (v)
the motion.
William Bass (v)
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Jarold McWilliams (v)
Motion carried.
Anthony Bassette (v)
Blood Quantum Correction #383Sarah Snake (v)
U05529
Patrice Bass
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to adopt
Dulcie Paiva (v)
resolution #26-117: Blood Quantum
Janelle DeCora (v)
Correction #383-U05529. Ireta Frazier
Clarissa Rave (v)
seconded the motion.
Kenneth LaPointe
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
David Wingett, Jr.
Motion carried.
Amy LaPointe
Blood Quantum Correction #383John Jensen (v)
U08612
Joi Long (v)
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resTRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Rona Stealer olution #26-118: Blood Quantum Correction #383-U08612. Ireta Frazier seconded
*(v) indicates virtual attendance
the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brown
Motion carried.
called to order at 9:05 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Darla LaPointe
[Ireta in at 9:07 a.m.]
Con’t. in next issue...
APPROVE AGENDA:
Trey Blackhawk motioned to approve
Page 6 • Winnebago Indian News • Saturday, May 9, 2026
Question of the Issue:
April showers bring May flowers.” They say to give
people their flowers while we still can. Who would you
like to give flowers to and why?
GARAN: I’m giving flowers to every mom I know. They spend years making sure we
don’t ‘wilt’ right? Happy Mother’s Day!
KEVIN: If I could give flowers to anyone, it would be my mother Mary LeedonMcKeegan. I haven’t seen her alive since January 11, 1989. More than anything, I’d
want to give her a big bear hug and just hear her voice one more time. She was my
everything growing up — my biggest supporter, my motivator, the person who always
knew exactly what to say when life got heavy. Her talks didn’t just sound good… they
hit my soul and stayed with me long after the conversation ended. I still remember her
graduation speech, I wasn't doing well my senior year and wasn't going to graduate she
told me the only thing she ever wanted from me was to graduate high school, she said I
don't care what else it is you do, I just want you to graduate for me.
I ended up getting a scholarship to DWU in Mitchell, SD, and played football for
them. Even though I didn't play much, she only missed one game, but my stepdad was
able to make it to that one.
CHRISTINA: Well of course my mother, she always enjoys when people bring her
flowers.
BETHANI: I am giving two sets of flowers, to my two little brothers, Bradley and
Bronson Redhorn. Growing up, my mom would always stress being here for each
other and having eachothers backs. As adults, I could not be more thankful that we do
just that. They held me up during the hardest times of my life, I will forever have the
most love and respect for them. They have blessed me with the most amazing nieces
and nephews, they’re the best Tegas to my boys Ethan & Frank. They’ve been through
so much in their lives and they deserve the best, I am proud of the men they are today
and I am so grateful I get to be their cool big sister! =)
TYLER: Since it’s almost Mother’s Day, I would like to give flowers to all mothers
and guardians. Taking care of children is a job in itself and sometimes a little
recognition means the world! <3
GAYLA:I’m giving my flowers to all the Indigenous students and graduates out there:
college, high school, junior high, preschool, vocational/technical school. Navigating
colonial systems while dealing with struggles at home, intergenerational trauma, and
the pressure of being a cycle breaker is not easy. Every diploma and certificate earned
by our people represents resilience, survival, and perseverance. When I graduated
high school, my Cōka, a Hōcąk veteran, gifted me an eagle feather. At the time, I
didn’t feel deserving of it, but I understand now that navigating school as wą̄kšik is its
own kind of battle worth honoring.
Seeing our Indigenous youth and adults continue striving for a better future makes me
incredibly proud and hopeful for the generations coming after us.
QUINCE: My answer to that question has an easy answer. I would definitely give
my dad, Greg Bass Sr., my flowers. I’d rather have my dad see and receive some rare
but beautiful flowers. He’s planted hundreds of thousands of flowers in his lifetime to
make our community and his home a pretty place to see with your own eyes. Not to
mention, he has an obsession with bringing my mom fresh bouquets of flowers. I feel
he deserves the best of the best.
Vision Maker Media Announces New Series for Public Television
“First Peoples, First Stories” Features Films from Young Native Filmmakers
Submitted by Chris Kelly
LINCOLN, NE – April 21, 2026 –
Vision Maker Media (VMM), the premier
source of media by and about Native
Americans, announces First Peoples,
First Stories, a new series distributed by
American Public Television. The series
will begin airing on public television in
May 2026.
“As Vision Maker Media celebrates
fifty years of supporting Native film
and filmmakers, our newest series, First
Peoples, First Stories, spotlights the
impressive talents of a new generation
of Indigenous storytellers,” says Vision
Maker Media president and CEO Francene
Blythe-Lewis (Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota,
Diné, Eastern Band Cherokee). “Each
of the short films featured in the series
comes from artists who have participated
in one or more of Vision Maker Media’s
filmmaker development programs, which
offer both mentorship opportunities
and financial support. We are excited to
share their impressive work with public
television viewers.”
The inaugural season of First Peoples,
First Stories includes four episodes,
each featuring a pair of short films by
noteworthy emerging Native filmmakers.
The first two episodes, listed below, will
air in the Spring, with the following two
episodes airing this Fall.
Episode 1: Cold Nights & Connection
Buffalo Spirit by filmmaker Ivy
MacDonald (Blackfeet): Fleeing from a
troubled home life, a young Blackfeet
woman finds refuge on the buffalo ranch
of her Auntie and, in learning to care
for the buffalo, begins to heal from the
wounds that led her there.
Four Nights and a Fire by filmmaker
Alex Nystrom (Ojibwe): A young Ojibwe
photographer stubbornly takes on the
responsibility of keeping a sacred fire alive
for four consecutive days and nights in
mourning for his father. His father’s spirit
tries to reach him from the other side.
Episode 2: The Ties That Bind
Iiná by filmmaker Lonnie Begaye
(Diné): A high school senior works to
fix his grandfather’s old truck to get his
grandmother to the annual Navajo Nation
fair for the last time before she takes her
journey.
The Love for the Game by
filmmaker Josiah W. Jones (Apache,
Chickasaw, Choctaw, Ohkay Owingeh,
Kiowa): An injured basketball player,
who has lost his love for the game, is
guided by an unlikely source, as he
tries to reconnect with his younger
sister.
Watch the First Peoples, First
Stories preview clip.
For more information about First
Peoples, First Stories, or to schedule
an interview with Vision Maker Media
president and CEO Francene BlytheLewis or any of the First Peoples, First
Stories featured filmmakers, please
contact Chris Kelly, Fifth House Public
Relations, at ckelly@fifthhousepr.com
Higher Education Spotlight
Kiana Lewis is the daughter of Tina
Lewis and the granddaughter of the
late Wanda Lewis (Lincoln). She is an
enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe
of Nebraska and a part of the Bear Clan.
Her great-grandparents are Eunice Crosby
and Levi Lincoln. Kiana is a graduate of
Winnebago Public Schools, where she
earned the distinction of Salutatorian for
the Class of 2020.
Kiana is a first-generation college
graduate whose journey reflects
commitment to her family, community,
future generations, and advancing
leadership and opportunity within her
Tribe. She recently earned her Master of
Science in Organizational Management
from Peru State College, with an
emphasis in strategic leadership and
communication. In addition, she will
be earning a Certificate of Advanced
Studies in entrepreneurial and economic
development, further strengthening
her expertise in leadership, strategic
communication, and community-centered
economic growth. She previously earned
her Bachelor of Science in early childhood
and family studies from Wayne State
College in December 2023.
She currently works in corporate
communications at Ho-Chunk, Inc.,
where she develops strategic messaging,
supports organizational initiatives, and
leads community outreach efforts across
a diversified portfolio of businesses.
Her work focuses on strengthening
communication between the organization
and its stakeholders, promoting
opportunities, and supporting economic
development initiatives. As part of this
work, she developed and implemented
a communications strategy to increase
awareness of internship opportunities,
contributing to a record-breaking 654
applicants for the summer internship
program.
Kiana serves as Chair of the Hōcąk
Nīšoc Haci Youth Council, where
she leads initiatives focused on youth
leadership, cultural connection, and
community engagement, while ensuring
that youth voices are represented at
tables where decisions directly impact
them. She also serves on the Board of
Education at Winnebago Public Schools,
where she was elected as the youngest
member in board history. In this role, she
helps guide district priorities, supports
policy development, participates in
budget and resource allocation decisions,
and advocates for student success and
educational opportunities. She is actively
involved in discussions that shape
curriculum, school improvement efforts,
and long-term planning to ensure a strong
future for students and the Winnebago
community.
Kiana’s endeavors are rooted in her
belief that education is a powerful tool
for change and a pathway to uplift her
community. She will continue to draw
on her lived experiences and education
to empower youth voices, strengthen her
Tribe, and help shape the future of the
Winnebago people while continuing to
grow as a leader. Her long-term goals
include serving in roles that create
meaningful impact for her people,
including positions in tribal governance
and public service.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 7
WCHS Strengthens Emergency Preparedness Through
Trainings
By: Halle Murray, Marketing Specialist
Winnebago, NE – Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS) recently took part in emergency preparedness
trainings aimed at strengthening response
efforts. These trainings help ensure staff
stay up to date on best practices and are
prepared to respond effectively in emergencies, supporting overall community
health and safety.
Last week, over 30 employees participated in a Regional Medical Response Surge
Functional Exercise, placing teams in a realistic scenario involving civil unrest and a
sudden influx of patients. The exercise
focused on testing emergency response
plans and strengthening communication.
Departments also worked through simulated challenges such as staffing shortages,
security concerns, and resource management in a real-time environment.
This past month, WCHS also facilitated
a Hospital Decontamination workshop,
which combined virtual learning with
hands-on training. Participants gained
critical skills in
identifying hazardous materials exposure, properly using personal protective
equipment (PPE), and establishing decontamination zones. The training also included a live scenario where teams practiced
setting up decontamination equipment and
safely responding to mock patients in a
controlled environment.
“These trainings are essential to ensuring
our teams are ready to respond quickly
and effectively in high-pressure situations,”
said Jesse Padilla, WCHS Safety Officer.
“We are strengthening our collective ability
to respond to a wide range of emergency
scenarios.”
Both exercises highlight an ongoing
commitment to preparedness and patient
safety. By investing in these exercises,
WCHS continues to build a stronger, more
resilient healthcare system ready to respond
to a wide range of emergency scenarios.
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Cox, Orion James Free, Laura Lee
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Free, Linda Jo
Aldrich Sr, Eugene Scott
Berridge Sr., Dubbz Dane
Curry, Aaliah Mae
Free, Naonda Rose
Aldrich, Charles Wayne
Berridge, Dyami William
Curry, Jaron Drew Free, Trenton Eugene
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Berridge, Jeffrey Donald
Daniels, Patricia Annette
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Free-Frenchman, Brandy Richelle
Aldrich, Dixie Lee
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Free-Mcdonald, Dannelle Alexis Lakota
Aldrich, Dontae Marquis
Bigbear, Maria
Decora Jr, Mark Lee Freemont Jr, Harvey Lee
Aldrich, Gabriela Alexandera
Bigbear, Tina Ann
Decora Sr., Mark Lee
Freemont Jr, Logan Lee
Aldrich, Mark Alan
Bigfire, Acacia Rochell
Decora Jr., Eugene Ray
Freemont, Christi Leigh
Aldrich, Pamela Laureen
Bigfire, Harolene Belle
DeCora Sr., Eugene Ray
Freemont, Isabel Jones
Aldrich, Pilar Eagle Plume
Bigfire, Hugh James Decora, Allison Marie
Freemont, Navasha Marie
Aldrich, Rohahehs Turner
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Frenchman, Allie Hunter
Aldrich, Shonna Rae
Bigfire, Nathaniel Charles
Decora, Amanda Joy
Frenchman, Alonzo James
Aldrich, Simone Paris Bigfire, Raelyn Marie Decora, Brandy Lee Frenchman, Angel Leigh
Aldrich, Sky Payton
Bigfire, Seneca Joseph Decora, Dennis Lee
Frenchman, Belle Hart
Aldrich, Tewentenhawihtha
Bigfire, Wakaja Ma’ Inga
Decora, Donald Javier Frenchman, Blake Roger
Aldrich, Trina Marie
Bigfire, Wiconi Sage
Decora, Edith Marie
Frenchman, Catherine Theresa
Alvarado, Andrea Fawn
Bigfire-Elkshoulder, Rebecca Jane
Decora, Evan Chris Frenchman, Ciarra Lee
Angerman, Robert Joseph
Bird, Ethan Dion
Decora, Jada Rae
Frenchman, Illeana Linae
Angerman, Theodora Rose
Bird, Janet Marie
Decora, Jenica Leigh
Frenchman, James Lawrence
Appleton, Evah Paulette Ramona
Bird, Jason Fontenelle Decora, Joseph Rayshawn
Frenchman, Landon James
Appleton, Linda Kay Bird, Jo-Leah Elizabeth
Decora, Kandy Lee
Frenchman, Melton James
Armell Jr, Troy David Bird, Marc Evans
Decora, Kelsi Rayne
Frenchman, Sharon Rose
Armell Sr., Robert Eugene
Bird, Michael Alfred
Decora, Kenneth Allen Keith Frenchman, Teddy Jay
Armell, Aric Dustin
Bird, Tahrell Francis
Decora, Lorelei Hope
Galloway, Bridgette Cody
Armell, Austin James
Blackbird, Ivory Rose Decora, Lucian Lewis
Galloway, Ronald Wayne
Armell, Isaiah James Blackbird, Phoebe Cecelia
Decora, Mackenzie Rose
Galloway, Rodney Warren
Armell, James Charles Blackdeer, Bailey Elizabeth Decora, Martina Delores
Ghostdog, Jayson Jerrell
Armell, Margaret Susan
Blackdeer, Landon James
Decora, Mitchell Lee
Gilpin III, Eugene Allen
Armell, Robyn Lilly Ann
Blackfish Jr, Dale Norman
Decora, Randy Serafino
Gilpin Jr, Eugene Allen
Armell, Winona Ann
Blackfish Jr., Duran Michael Decora, Rebecca Sue
Gilpin, Corrine Joy
Armell-Walker, Olivia Louise Blackfish Jr., Michael Alaine
Decora, Wilbur Joseph
Gilpin, Laurice Marie
Axdahl, Barbara Lucille
Blackfish Sr., Michael Allen
Dobbins, Derek Noble
Gilpin, Margaret Dorothy
Baker III, Wayne Rodney
Blackfish Jr., Pernell Landon
Dolezal, Mimike Tehila
Gilpin, Paulette Joy
Baker Jr, Elmer George
Blackfish Sr., Pernell Landon
Doxey, Nila Marie
Gilpin, Prosper Antoine
Baker Jr, Wayne Rodney
Blackfish, Brandon Drey
Duong, Lien Ngoc
Gilpin, Sadie Lynn Pearl
Baker Sr., Carlo Wayne Blackfish, Dawn Laree Eagle, Barbara Ann
Gilpin, Sadina Joy
Baker, Anna Louisa
Blackfish, Duran Michael
Eagle, Cameron Charles Douglas
Godfrey, Candace Ann
Baker, Brandon Owen Blackfish, Durnell Michael Eagle, Caprial Donalda
Gomez, Marcelino Matio
Baker, Joanne Frances Blackfish, Mason Daniel
Earth II, Oscar Charles
Gomez, Misti Leigh
Baker, John Dorsey
Blackfish, Matthew Allen
Earth, Angel Mae
Gorrin Sr., Roberto Delano
Baker, Josephine Alexis
Blackfish, Michelle Lynn
Earth, Anna Marie
Gorrin, Drake Darshan Lynn
Baker, Karl Edgar Blackfish, Mindy Anay
Earth, Anthony Charles
Gorrin, Leta Joy
Baker, Ramona Marie Blackfish, Setia Rae
Earth, Anthony Charles
Gorrin, Tyrese Wayne
Baker, Tanya Marie
Blackhawk, Adrianne Dawn Earth, Ari-el Lo-rell
Grant Jr., Fredrick Mitchell
Bass III, Gregory Quinn
Blackhawk, John Wayne
Earth, Cecelia Dara Grant, Jonathan Jace
Bass III, Vincent Lloyd
Blackhawk, Kayleen Alivia Earth, Charlene Louise Grant, Joseph Deveron
Bass Jr, Vincent Lloyd
Blackhawk, Kenneth Avery Earth, Charli O Grant, Krystal Rose
Bass Jr, Gregory Quinn
Blackhawk, Levi Juwan Earth, Cynthia Ann
Grant, Marilyn Louise
Bass Sr., Gregory Quinn
Blackhawk, Lynelle Leigh
Earth, Darian Joann Marnie
Grant, Ramona Felisha
Bass Jr., Jason Allan
Blackhawk, Mark Anthony
Earth, Darion Evon Grasty, Chuskae Torah
Bass, Alonzo Jadon
Blackhawk, Reuben James
Earth, Darius Elon Grasty, Waukon Joseph
Bass, Alyssa Kyrene
Blackhawk, Trey Anthony
Earth, Dustin Francis Greene, Alicia Myluv
Bass, Annette Nichole
Blackhawk-Bury, Dawnita Lee
Earth, Emmanuel Sylvester
Gunderson IV, Edward Kyle
Bass, Brooke Lynn Bledsoe Downes, Ann Marie Earth, Erin Jane
Gurneau Jr, Alan Paul
Bass, Buffalo Blue, Erin Rae
Earth, Feather Dawn
Hallowell Jr, William B.
Bass, Derrick James
Bouchal, John Michael
Earth, Georgine Charrisa
Hamilton Jr, Lloyd James
Bass, Janet Louise
Brown Sr., Airic James Earth, Grace Francine Hamilton, Karen Marie
Bass, Ja’Rius Terence Q.
Brown, Amanda Jenise
Earth, Isabel Faith Hancock, Kileaha Marie Freedom
Bass, Jessica Etoile Brown, Brandi Ladean Earth, Jaciah La’ Thai
Hancock, Tiana Justice
Bass, Jordana Renee Brown, Colee Deann Earth, Janiyah La’ Tayzh
Hannan, Mark Charles
Bass, Joyce Jeanette
Brown, Coly Dean
Earth, Jasmine June Harden, Anthony Henry
Bass, Julius MaKee Brown, Kenneth John Earth, Jewel Jane
Harden, Emily Jean
Bass, Karen Lynn
Brown, Lyndsi Rae Earth, Jonathan Michael
Harden, Eric Ashley
Bass, Keri Lyn
Brown, Paula Denise Earth, Kae Lynne
Harden, Frederick Darrell
Bass, La Teasha Leigh Brownrigg, Alexander Seth
Earth, Katherine Ann
Harden, Jade Kiya Frances
Bass, Leandra Margaret
Brownrigg, Christian Allen Earth, Kristine Lynne
Harden, Jasmine Lorita Elise
Bass, Leatha Margaret Brownrigg, Felicia Alexandria
Earth, Melodine Charrisa
Harden, Jaylen Reece
Bass, Marcos Laredo Brownrigg, Leslie Ann
Earth, Merci Ann
Harden, Kassie Sanae
Bass, Marie Mary Brownrigg, Quentin Lewellyn Benjamin
Earth, Morgan Jonathan
Harden, Kiva Lynn
Bass, Patrice Lynn
Brownrigg, Rena Etta Earth, Natalie Rae Harden, Maverick Wayne
Bass, Taylor James
Brownrigg, Stormy Rochelle Angel
Earth, Oscar Charles Harden, Sianne Jade
Bass, Vincent Lloyd
Bruggeman, Glenda Jean
Earth, Rebecca Tommi
Harden, Taryn Diane
Bass-Coleman, Marquez D’wayne
Buchanan, Anthony James
Earth, Thomas Charles
Harden-Free, Kalief Alexander
Bassette Jr., Gabriel Duane
Buchanan, Lauren Leanne
Earth, Tiana Janelle
Harden-Free, Kiylista Janeece
Bassette Jr., Joshua Micheal
Buchanan, Matha Ellen
Earth, Wallace Duane
Harlan, Michael Angelo
Bassette Sr., Gregory Alan
Buchanan, Sung-Mai-Tu-Ska Ebel, Jimmy Ray
Havlish, Rosalind Ann
Bassette Sr., Joshua Micheal
Buchanan, Teresa Gail
Ely, Gloria June
Hensley, Richard Henry
Bassette, Angel Decora
Buchanan, Tiffany Flora Rahshel
Ewing, Collette Joyce
Hernandez, Tara Joy
Bassette, Arik Drake
Buffalocalf, Justine Yvette
Ewing, Walter Wayne
Hoffman, Clarissa Michelle
Bassette, Caroline Carmen
Buffalocalf, Nona Diana
Farmer, Jade Alexandria
Holstein Sr., Leo Robert
Bassette, Darryl Duane
Campbell, John Leroy
Fierro Sr, Darrell Lee Holstein, Ladonna Mae
Bassette, Julie Ann
Carbajal, Robert
Fierro, Savannah Lorena
Holstein, Marian Dorothy
Bassette, Lawrence Steven
Chamberlain, Amanda Jean
Fierro, Tristin Joel
Horn Jr, Marvin Benjamin
Bassette, Malachi Cain
Chamberlain, Brian Keith
Flanders, Christopher Michael Horn, Benjamin Anthony
Bassette, Norma Jean
Chamberlain, Joshua Francis Flanders, Delilah Paige
Horn, Kandyce Lynn
Bassette, Sharon Rose
Chamberlain, Lisa Ann
Flores, Monica Lynn Horn, Marlene Larae
Bassette, Toby James
Chavez, Lisa Marie Flute Player, Deena Nicole
Horton, Leroy Robinson
Bassette, Tylee Ray
Cleveland III, Harold Alexander
Flying Hawk, Cherish Florence
Houghton Jr, Daniel Owen
Bassette, Zayne Nicholas
Cleveland Jr, Harold Alexander
Fourcloud Jr, Louis Francis Houghton Sr., Daniel Owen
Bayer, Elizabeth Lee
Cleveland Jr, Leroy Albert
Fourcloud Sr, Louis Francis Houghton, Devin Lewis
Bear Comes Out, Emery Dallas
Cleveland Jr, Matthew Leroy Fourcloud, Nathan Stevens
Houghton, Fay Ann
Bear, Aiden Aleric Cleveland Jr., Craig Alan
Fourcloud, Raekwon Darius
Houghton, Misty Rae
Bear, Charles James
Cleveland Sr, Craig Alan
Fourcloud, Shaun Jaden
Houghton, Shai-Leigh Mae
Bear, Eva Jessalyn Cleveland, Caden Joseph
Fox Jr, Jason Lee
Houghton, Tamara Jeanette
Bear, Jacob Valentine
Cleveland, Carol Lee Fox, Tabitha Ashley
Houston, Apollo Asa
Bear, Jaralyn Jayne Cleveland, Cory Arthur
Frazier Jr, Ronald Gene
Houston, R-Eon Honesty
Bear, Jeremy Michael
Cleveland, Crysteena Irene Frazier Sr., Eugene Michael Huffman, Aleah Maniwiwinga
Bear, Jesse Arthur
Cleveland, Lea Rae Frazier, Alayah Racine
Huffman, Fred Lee
Bear, Robin Ann Cleveland, Madeline Jacqueline
Frazier, Ireta Ann
Huffman, Laura Leah
Bear, Travyn Cole
Cleveland, Manapexkadaga Frazier, Reginald Ray Huffman, Raven Lee
Bear, Treivan Calsey
Cleveland, Manapexoonuga Frazier, Shanna Lanae Hunter, Alexandria Paige
Bear, Trenyn Cass
Cleveland, Monica Rose
Free Jr, Clinton Jerome
Hunter, Dion Lee
Bearskin, Belle Victorie
Cleveland, Noel Violet
Free Jr, Jason Alan Hunter, Leah Marie
Bearskin, Dillon Brady
Cohen, Claudine Emmalene Free Sr., Clinton Jerome
Hunter, Louise Mae
Bearskin, Jaxon Raye Colvin, Jasmine Rae
Free, Alan Wayne Hutchinson, Luella Mae
Bearskin, Justin Lance
Cook, Jamay Ray
Free, Allise Leslie
Ireland, Carrimen Youngthunder
Bearskin, Keenan William
Cox, Amethyst Jade
Free, Alyssa Deeann
Jacobs, Parrish Jaylin
Bearskin, Mona Deanna
Cox, Calvin Carl
Free, Curtis Wayne
James, Timory Jovan
Bellanger, Denise Dell Cox, Leland Joseph Free, Jesse James
Jandreau, Dimitry Kane
Bellanger, Ruby Lee
Cox, Michelle Colette Free, Ladainian Michael
Jandreau, Kacey Collette
Saturday, May 9, 2026 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 9
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Jefferson, Misty Dine’
Long, Xerxes Takoda
Payer, Benita Belle Ricehill, Tiara Leigh
Johnson, Karlos James
Lopez Jr, Alfred Gonzalez
Payer, Cela Janae
Riffey, Denise Ann
Johnson, Nicholas Ryan
Lopez Jr, Camilo John Payer, Cynthia Idell
Rios Jr., Rosalio Felipe
Johnson, Toryann Renee
Lopez Sr., Camilo John
Payer, Damon Lee Roberts, Christian James
Kearnes Jr, Rocky Everette Lopez, Seth Joseph Payer, Delicia Jenae
Roberts, Elyas Payne
Kearnes, Bernice Danelle
Lucero, Latricia Kay Payer, Denaya Jeresa Roberts, Tania Leigh
Kearnes, Caleb Michael
Lyons, Angel Leah
Payer, Dorine Lee
Robinson Jr, Jamison Natchez
Kearnes, Cashus Travell
Lyons, Ashley Davis
Payer, Drake Benjamin Robles, Adain Michael
Kearnes, Lilly Rainbow
Lyons, Jossel Kirsten Payer, Dylan Bradford Robles, Antonio Rey
Kearnes, Mary Ann
Madson, Patricia A.
Payer, Jae Dawn
Rodriguez, Angelina Paula
Kearnes, Richard Dickson
Magerl, Angelina Theresa
Payer, Jaidan Dey Rogers, Tonia Nicole
Kearnes, Richelle Rae Mallory, Cherish Sharon Rose
Payer, Jeremy Edward Rogue, Anna M
Kearnes-Loera, Angel Gustabo
Mallory, Kenneth Wayne
Payer, Jerrian Dre Romero, Tyresha Lynelle
Kearnes-Loera, Ravyn Deetta Mallory, Lou Ann Payer, Kateri Terice
Rosales-Blackfish, Jorge Manuel
Kearnes-Walker, Keithen Jaleel Richard
Mallory, Nakia Allen
Payer, Lawrence Allen
Ross, Crystal Roberta
Keller, Tonia Louise
Mallory, Travis Maurice
Pearson, Brenda Snowden
Ross, Trisha Leontina
Kelsey Sr, Wayne Charles
Mallory, Valerie Marie
Payer, Sharon Rose Bassette
Russell, David Lee
Kelsey, Jillian Angeline
Maney, Ilona Rose
Perales, Gabriela Ariadne
Russell, Esther
Kelsey, Kellen Winfield
Maney, Judith Patricia
Picotte Jr., Marcel Antoine
Saldana, Anna Maria
Kelsey, Mary Jean Mangum, Jaleel Elijah
Picotte, Ian Bernard
Saldana, Eraine Marie
Kennedy, Adrienne Lucille
Marr Jr., Arthur Anthony
Picotte, Jordell Lamont
Sanchez, Leopoldo Glenn
Kennedy, Bruce Marr, Clyde Alexander
Picotte, Lincoln Wayne
Saunsoci, Elena White Plume
Kennedy, Carmella Victoria
Marr, Jordin Lee
Picotte, Lucas Ryan
Scott II, Sandy McIntosh
Kennedy, Hoonch-Gee-peenay-ga
Marrufo, Kirsten Louise
Picotte, Malena Enjoli
Scott, Aaron Whitebeaver
Kennedy, Matthew Ryan
Martinez, Tallsun Shannon Michael
Picotte, Marcel Antoine
Scott, Austin Van
Kie, Michelice Marie Masquat, Felicia Marie
Picotte, Marissa Marie Scott, Cristian Van
Kinchelow, Tracy Loretta
Masquat, Kumiko Meliamarie Picotte, Michelle Katherine Scott, Gia Lavan
Kitcheyan Jr, Vincent James
Maxwell, Jake Lee
Picotte, Tara Charonne
Scott, Jalen John Issac Wayne
Kitcheyan, Ameah Rose
McCauley, Barbara Ann
Picotte, Winona Agnes
Scott, Karen Ann
Kitcheyan, Billie Fawn McCauley, Kristalene Janae
Picotte-Hargreaves, Debra Susan
Scott, Kee Lynn
Kitcheyan, Cassie Joy McCauley, Robert Murphy Picotte-Hargreaves, Heron Moonlight Scott, Margaret Rochan
Kitcheyan, Deshawn James McClelland Jr, Robert
Picotte-Hargreaves, Leagsaidh Saoghalta
Scott, Marlon Michael
Kitcheyan, Desia Rae
McClelland, Gitana Lia
Polendo, Victoria Chloe
Scott, Maria Jacqueline
Kitcheyan, Desiree Joyce
McClelland, Xandria Rynn
Pond, Gerald Jacob
Scott, Maurice
Kitcheyan, Victoria Rae
Means, Auriah Hope
Pond, Sharon Rose Scott, Maxemes Jett
Koehler, Joshua David
Means, Oyate Nawicakci Jin Win
Porter, Jamiah Keith
Scott, Micah Steele
Kuntz, Amia Winona
Means-Ghostdog, Amani Janelle
Preston, Anna Bess
Scott, Sandy Revson
Kuntz-Loera, Amaree William
Medina, Andrew
Preston, David James Seymour, Shirlene Fawn
Lamere, John Frederick
Medina, Heaven Lee
Pretends Eagle, Thomas Benjamin
Sharpback, Fran G.
Lamere, Michelle Colleen
Medina, Isaiah
Pretendseagle, Ethen Caxshep Wasiga Sharpback, Teresa Ann
Lamere, Tyler Free
Medina, Mimi Lorraine
Price Sr, James Harold Sharpback, Wilhelmena Mae
Lapointe, Aaron A.
Medina, Patricia Lee
Price, Jacey Lee
Sharpback-Lujan, Andreana Jule
Lapointe, Amy Nicole
Medina, Santita Marie Price, Javon Harold Lee
Sharpback-Lujan, Isaikiel Drew
Lapointe, Averi Alea Medina, Terri Lee
Price, Jayla Starr
Sheridan Jr., David Norman
Lapointe, Christian Jerrod
Mejia Lopez, Emily Marie
Price, Jonna Rae
Sheridan, Amour Infinity
Lapointe, Darla Lynn
Mercer Jr, Robert Duane
Proctor Jr., Bruce James
Sheridan, Gloria Marie
Lapointe, Diane Marie
Mercer, Esther Rose
Pulido, Miguel Angelo
Sheridan, Lisa Joy
Lapointe, Durell Anthony
Mercer, Jessica Ellen
Purscell, Keely M. Sheridan, Ramona Marie
Lapointe, D’von Lewis
Merrick, Deryus Charles
Quagon, Elijah Jacob
Slowman, He-We-zeka Lansing
Lapointe, Karla Katherine
Merrick, Kiandra Ray Ramirez, Ricardo David
Slowman, Kristia Latrice
Lapointe, Kenneth Robert
Merrick, Luke Allen
Rave Jr, Ira George Slowman, Sherriel Mary
Lapointe, Keri Lee
Merrick, Rana Antonia
Rave, Aaron Leigh
Smith Jr, John Waukon
Lapointe, Latausha Jenae
Miles, Joshua Daniel Rave, Angelo Miquel Larose
Smith, Elizabeth
Lapointe, Timothy Peyton
Milford, Denise J.
Rave, Anissa Marie
Smith, Ellie Marie
Lapointe, Winona Rose
Miller, Chanda Rae Rave, Annette Marie
Smith, Emily Lucy
Larose, Jahlynn Christin
Miller, Maggie Rose
Rave, Arianna Rae
Smith, Francine Andrea
Larose, Katherine Miller, Ronnette Mikia Rose
Rave, Carol Rose
Smith, Francis Michael
Larose, Leslie Ann
Mitchell, Randolph
Rave, Chad Alan Smith, Gregory James
Larose, Samuel Van
Morgan, Altha Darnell
Rave, Chad Alan Smith, Hayley Jade
Larose, Sophia Dotann Morgan, Lance Gregory
Rave, Christopher Steven
Smith, Isaac Blake
Lasley, Kandyce Jarae
Morgan, Maunka Rave, Clarissa Marie Smith, Jarron Francis
Latray, Fannie Michelle
Morgan, Pearl L.
Rave, Darian Ira
Smith, Johnnie Leroy
Latray, Gwen Raefield Morris, Alexis Jo Ella
Rave, Dolores Etta
Smith, Jonielle Latrice
Latray, Jessica Nicole Morris, Honey Bea Rave, Horace Wilson
Smith, Kayla Joi
Latray, Louis David Buckskin Morris, Jason Tyler
Rave, John Joseph Smith, Kobe Ray
Lawrence, Tana Rae
Morris, Tyla Jenelle
Rave, Justina Ashley
Smith, Kyler Drew
Lee, Cade Lorenzo Morrison Jr, Russell Steven Rave, Kierra Emaline Smith, Lakeyven Jaymes
Lee, Donovan Jacob Dennis
Morrison, Mary Louise
Rave, Leslie Evans Smith, Marcella Ann
Levering III, Nelson Joseph Morrison, Rebecca May
Rave, Mariah Aundrea Renae
Smith, Michele Regina
Levering Jr, Nelson James
Nava Jr, Miguel Buchanan
Rave, Rebecca Rose
Smith, Monica Faye
Levering, Audreianna Maxine Nava, Abigail Buchanan
Rave, Vanna Jade Smith, Nicholas James
Levering, Lita Lynn Nava, Casey Joy
Rave, Xavier Anthony
Smith, Pamela Michelle
Lewis, Kiana Rose Nava, Marisela Buchanan
Raymond IV, Charles John
Smith, Tressa Marie
Lewis, Tina Michelle
Neff Sr, Gregory Allen Redfeather, Twila Neola Marie Smith, Tyler Jordan
Lincoln, Denise Marie Neff, Alexandria Nichole
Redhorn Sr., Ivan Bradley
Smith, William Andrew
Little Walker, Garry Hunter Neff, Craig Henry Redhorn Sr., Ryan Scott
Snake III, Reuben Melvin
Littlebear, Derrick Jon
Neff, James Neal
Redhorn Sr., Skyler Droy Herrington Andr Snake Jr., Stuart Wade
Littlegeorge, Eric Jason
Neff, Kristin Victoria
Redhorn, Bethani Nicole
Snake, Abigail Elizabeth
Littlegeorge, Hope Precious
Neff, Kylie Grace
Redhorn, Cheri Elizabeth
Snake, Edward Anthony
Littlegeorge, Jamie Lyn
Nieman, Autumn Joy
Redhorn, David Joseph
Snake, Lavonne Theresa
Littlegeorge, Jaric John Nieman, Jeremiah George
Redhorn, Deidre Jacqueline Snake, Salena Rebecca
Littlegeorge, Joseph Allen
Olivares, Jose Antonio
Redhorn, Diane Lee Snake, Sarah Elizabeth
Littlegeorge, Justin John
Ortiz, Sonya Nannette Redhorn, Ivan August Lee
Snake-Bumann, Maxine Amelia
Littlegeorge, Melissa Ann
Painter III, Joseph Everette Redhorn, James Gene
Snake-Bumann, Virginia Irene
Littlegeorge, Samantha Rayne Painter Sr, Matthew Charles Redhorn, Joseph Dredyn
Snow Jr., Timothy James
Littlegeorge, Sandra Jean
Painter, Amy Belle
Redhorn, Madisyn Joe Snow, Caprice Vonn
Littlegeorge, Teresa Dawn
Painter, Eli John Ventura
Redhorn, Mary E
Snow, Carmen Ilea
Littlethunder III, Daryl Lee Painter, Les James Redhorn, Morgyn Jae
Snow, Carol Ann
Littlethunder, Darod Ray
Painter, Mary Jeanette Redhorn, Nicole Rochelle
Snow, Early Lincoln
Littlethunder, Heather Rae
Painter, Nicholas William
Redhorn, Robert Joseph
Snow, Farrar Patrick
Littlethunder, Sadie Marie
Painter, Ronald Monroe
Redhorn, Robin Kay
Snow, James Charles
Littlewalker, Anita Louise
Paiva, Dulcie Marie
Redhorn, Roulon Scott
Snow, Julia Veronica
Littlewalker, Tammy Lea
Parker, Carmelita Rain
Redhorn, Ryanna Shy
Snow, Kellie Renee
Littlewalker, Timothy Edward
Parker, Christina Darnell
Redhorn, Ryan Scott Snow, Morningstar Lanay
Loera III, Francisco Ramon Parker, Hayden Lynelle
Redhorn, Rylene Shai Snow, Natasha Nicole
Loera Jr., Francisco Ramon
Parker, Jewel Larae
Redhorn, Sandra Jean Snow, Rodney Louis
Loera Jr, Raul Julian
Parker, Kyrae Justine Redhorn, Seferina Marie
Snow, Sheila K
Loera Sr., Raul
Parker, Melanie Lynn Redhorn, Steven Ihler
Snow, Thomas James
Loera Sr., Roberto Manuel
Parker, Teresa Leanne
Redhorn, Wakiya Rose
Snow, Vinetta Joyce
Loera, Alanna Leigh
Patton Jr, Carl Thomas
Redhorn-Chamberlain, Sharon Rose Snowball Jr, Peter
Loera, Amarro Tical
Patton, Shari Lynn
Redhorn-Endito, Ihler Mark Snowball Sr, Peter
Loera, Armando Ramos
Paulsen, Andrea Annette
Redhorn-Shores, Bradley John
Snowball Sr, Thomas Edward
Loera, James Michael Paulsen, Anna Annette Regalado, Mia Irene
Snowball, Crystal Dawn
Loera, Miyayiah Marie
Paulsen, Julie Erin Rice Sr., Gabriel Lee
Snowball, Duane Joseph
Loera, Ramon Francisco
Payer III, Edward
Rice Sr., Nicholas Dean
Snowball, Herschel Miles
Lonewolf, Lynne Ann
Payer IV, Edward
Rice, Amarae Marie
Snowball, John Yellowsmoke
Lonewolf, Nicole Martha
Payer, Jr., Royce Moses
Rice, Chanteskuya
Snowball, Joseph Craig
Lonewolf, Shay Lynn
Payer Jr, William Lee Rice, Henry Mel
Snowball, Nathan Charles
Lonewolf, Warrick Jeffrey
Payer Sr, Henry Francis
Rice, Jeanette Marie Snowball, Paul Donald
Lonewolf-Decora, Orlando
Payer Sr., Royce Moses
Rice, Katherine Marie Snowball, Raymond Mitchell
Long, Joy Rene
Payer, Alfred Wesley
Rice, Maxine Jeanette Snowball, Samuel Shane
Long, Shondeen Evelyn
Payer, Barkley Stacey Rice, Melvin Joseph
Snowball-Carley, Brenda Carol
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Snowball-Carley, Ilia Xavier
Snyder Jr., Christopher John
Snyder, Darwin Lee
Snyder, Keisha Lee
Snyder, Teisha Lee
Solomon, Cora Nicolasa
Solomon, Trina Willow
Spears, Christa Leigh
Spears, Danian James
Spears, Devin Marshall
Spevak, Alaina Judith
Springer Jr, Charles Joseph
Springer, Christina Marie
Springer, Cota Jay
Springer, Marcella Rose
St. Cyr, Anthony Glenn
St. Cyr, Benjamin Louis
St. Cyr, Ebony Danielle
St. Cyr, Gentry Lee
St. Cyr, Isaiah William Jarrod
St. Cyr, John Raymond
St. Cyr, Kyle Christian
St. Cyr, Lewis Cass
St. Cyr, Qui Qui Renee
St. Cyr, Robert Francis
St. Cyr, Terry Lee
St. Cyr, William John
Stealer, Jessica Jean
Stealer, Norma Jean
Stealer, Rona Doreen
Stout, Javon Alan
Suarez, Ione Irene
Suarez, Logan James
Suarez, Ricky Lee
Sun III, James William
Tebo III, Samuel William
Tebo Jr., Kevin Lamont
Tebo Sr., Kevin Lamont
Tebo, Cherie Janelle
Tebo, Kathleen
Tebo, Randolph Evans
Tebo, Rosella
Thomas Jr, Jeffery Scott
Thomas Sr., Michael Milton
Thomas, Brooke Rose
Thomas, Deanna Nicole
Thomas, Devona Lynn
Thomas, Heath Jeremy
Thomas, Helena Marie
Thomas, Jamie Nicole
Thomas, Jo Ann Elizabeth
Thomas, Kadge Michael
Thomas, Kecia Rose
Thomas, Kye Francis
Thomas, Marian Lee
Thomas, Mark Isaiah
Thomas, Michelle Lee
Thomas, Scott Everett
Thomas, Taryn Jade
Thomas, Tracy
Thomas-Bear, Sunshine Rose
Torres, Samantha Jean
Vargas Jr., Carlos Delon
Vargas, Danae Lynn
Vargas, Destin Cole
Vargas, Elijah Arian
Velasco, Viola Marie
Vink, Sebrina Mc Gee
Walker III, Fred
Walker Jr, Emmett Earl
Walker Jr, Garrette Thomas
Walker Jr, Llewelyn Thomas
Walker, Adonis Jare
Walker, Alan Jay
Walker, Alexandrea Lee
Walker, Angie Marie
Walker, Anthony Cole
Walker, April Leigh
Walker, Barbara Ann
Walker, Brandon Darren
Walker, Byron James
Walker, Christie Veronica
Walker, Darren Le Roy
Walker, Dawnika Joelle
Walker, Denicia Leigh
Walker, Dontae Lee
Walker, Gaylene Jan
Walker, Gregory Thomas
Walker, Jacie Mae
Walker, Jacob Thomas Cain
Walker, Jessa Marie
Walker, Jordan Thomas Quinn
Walker, Kaileah Lynn
Walker, Kenneth James
Walker, Mariah Marie
Walker, Marilyn Elaine
Walker, Maxwell David
Walker, Michell Marie
Walker, Nathan Joseph
Walker, Olivia Ann
Walker, Richard Thomas
Walker, Skyla Marie
Walker, Skyler
Walker, Teala Colleen
Walker, Teala Kay
Walker, Todd Benjamin David
Walker, Tylan Joseph
Walker, Zane Fillmore
Walker-Flanders, Rella Mayme
Ware Jr, Kent Daniel
Ware, Anthony Daniel
Ware, Clarice Danielle
Ware, Mackenzie Marie Lynn
Warner, Agnes Mary
Warner, Esther Beatrice
Warner, Iyana Karen
Warner, Levi William
Warner, Martha Yvonne
Warner, Moses Albert
Warner, Roland Monroe
Warner, Tiffani Joye
Warner, Yvette Michelle
White Eagle, Cristoff Orville Lee Louis
White Eagle, Cristoffer Wade
White Eyes, Keith Mykel
White Twin, Bernadette Jo
White, Allina Yvonne
White, Brennon Blake
White, Crystal Faith
White, Elizabeth June
White, Evan Lee
White, Frank Gilbert
White, Maya Tasina
White, Michelle Matilda
White, Ramona Krystal
Whitebear Jr, Roger Wade
Whitebear Sr., Roger Wade
Whitebear, Alicia Charlotte
Whitebear, Kaylynn Renae
Whitebear, Kyliah Ranelle
Whitebear, Ronald Ray
Whitebear-Frenchman, Terrance James
Whitebeaver Jr., Roger Alan
Whitebeaver Sr., Roger Alan
Whitebeaver, Deonna Marie
Whitebeaver, Edward Francis
Whitebeaver, Stephani Laura
Whitener, Joseph Leon
Whitetwin, Julia Erin
Whitetwin, Whisper Jolyn
Whitewater Jr, Donald Alan
Whitewater, Amelia Marie
Whitewater, Gayla Jalece
Whitewater, Hannah Marie
Whitewater, Jerrine Tylah
Whitewater, Kenneth Wayne
Whitewater, Kimberly Joi
Whitewater, Latia Rose
Whitewater, Lois Leota
Whitewater, Luther Steven
Whitewater, Marquis Dupri
Whitewater, Merle Daniel
Whitewater, Monica Marie
Whitewater, Sandra Jean
Whitewater, Sheila Marie
Whitewater, Tanesha Marie
Whitewater, Thelma Jane
Whitewater, Warren Daniel
Whitewing, Lisa Marie
Whitewing, Solomon George
Whitewing-Saul, Oliver Lewis
Whitewing-Saul, Olivia Marie
Wilkie, Trevor Chase
Wingett Jr., David Everett
Wingett, William Marvin
Wolfe Jr, Roy Anthony
Wolfe Jr, Thomas Edward
Wolfe, Alan Duane
Wolfe, Audrey Rose
Wolfe, Bobbie Jo
Wolfe, Chotch-he-schkotch-ga
Wolfe, Cyle Louis Ward
Wolfe, Daniel
Wolfe, Danya Sherise
Wolfe, Ellyson Cecelia
Wolfe, Henrietta Ann
Wolfe, Joseph Wilbur James
Wolfe, Kaira Ashley
Wolfe, Kryssa Reeann
Wolfe, Lili Liane
Wolfe, Ricky Tomas
Wolfe, Taryn Mikol
Wolfe, Theodore John
Wolfe, Tyren Lee
Wolfleader, Vincent James
Yellow Thunder, Tia Raylene
Yellowbank, Kristina Michele
Young, Dennis Lawrence
Zach, Iktomiwanagi
Zagurski, Daelyn Joy
Zagurski, Dana Lynn
Zagurski, Derrell James
Eligible Voters who will turn 18 years of age between
the Primary (Sept 2nd) and Regular (Oct 7th) Election
Aldrich, Paizley Acee Adero
Bassette, Micah James
Blackfish, Darrance Malcom
Blackfish-Vargas, Armani Dale
Blackhawk, Prestin James
Burtt III, Patrick Lee
Cleveland, Magdalena May
Coons, Kamimila Waci Win Olivia
Coons, Ni Api Ga Oliver
Decora, Mikki Leigh
Decora, Precious Ann
Earth III, Jonathon Wayne
Earth, Gerry Evan
Flemister, Adarius Javohn
Freemont, Bianca Jones
Frenchman, Charlize Frances
Houston, Roxy Hazel
Hunter, Jaylen Evon
Lapointe, M Jon
Larose, Camryn Lillianna
Snake, Ho-Hump-Gee-Ka-Dda-Ga
Snowball, Junius John
Suniga, Ariayla Krystel
White, Rein Destiny
Wolfe, Steviraye Marie
Wolfleader, Caly Lorelle
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