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Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WCHS Launches
New Website!

page: 6

Volume 54, Number 6

Featured on our masthead for this sixth issue
of 2025 is the icon representing our Pigeon Clan
/Rucge Hikikarac. The Pigeon Clan holds many
important responsibilities for the tribe, including those being connected to war, like the other
Sky Clans to which it belongs. The Pigeon Clan
supplied soldiers for times of warfare. Little has
been recorded about the Pigeon Clan. However,
according to Pigeon Clan history it was one of
the last HoChunk clans to be formed. In Hocak
stories the youngest of any group in often
associated with strength, and strength associated
with power or status. Although the strongest, the
Pigeon Clan does not claim the highest position
in the tribe. There are no families within the Pigeon Clan in Winnebago today. Our gratitude to
the HoChunk Renaissance Department for their
assistance in providing this information.

Summer childcare
Assistance Opportunity

page: 2

Wake hikiruxe wi
Racoon Mating Moon

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Winnebago Residents Vote to Transfer Water
and Sewer System to the Winnebago Tribe

Nį̄šoc Nįgešąną
Bago Bits

March 21st, LPTC President Manoj
Patil and appointed Board Members
announced the upcoming carpentry
program and building. A light lunch and
groundbreaking ceremony took place.
Construction is projected to be finished in
Spring 2025. This new program is set up
so the graduate is able to finish with a job
opportunity as well as be certified. Thank
you LPTC and staff for creating new
opportunities in Winnebago!

WINNEBAGO, NE - The Winnebago Tribal
Council is pleased to announce that the people
of the Village of Winnebago have overwhelmingly voted to transfer ownership and control
of the Village Water and Sewer System to the
Winnebago Tribe. In a Special Election held
on March 11, 2025, seventy percent (70%) of
the Village residents who participated in the
Special Election voted in favor of the Initiative
Measure to transfer ownership of the water
treatment plant, lagoon system and water tower, as well as responsibility for the operation
of the Village Water and Sewer System to the

Winnebago Tribe.
The people of the Village have spoken.
Pursuant to Nebraska law, the Initiative Measure becomes a valid and binding measure of
the Village thirty (30) days from the date of
certification of the vote and the Village must
transfer the system as the voters have directed.
The Winnebago Tribe looks forward to working
with the Village of Winnebago throughout this
transition to ensure the transfer of assets and
operations is completed in a timely and orderly
manner.
The primary goal of the Winnebago Tribe

throughout this effort has been to bring
increased quality, expertise and resources
to the Winnebago Water and Sewer System.
The transfer of the system will enable the
Winnebago Tribe to access the funding
necessary to continue to provide updates
to the system as required. This successful
ballot initiative is one more step forward
in providing improved services for the
entire community. The Tribe will provide
additional information to residents of the
Village and users of the system as details
are worked out.

LATE WINTER BLIZZARD HITS

Also on March 21st, WCHS’s Whirling
Thunder Wellness Program hosted a Soup
Cook-Off. 12 participants put their recipes up for taste-testing. The top 5 places
are: 1st- Gustina & Jaylen Smith, 2ndMickayla & Michelle Armell, 3rd- Reggie
& Rayleann Frazier, 4th- Jess & Jessique
Free-Bass, 5th- Lily & Rita Snow. Congratulations to all the winners!
By Brian Chamberlain
Photos by Brian Chamberlain / Archives

Starting March 10th and 14th, HoChunk
Renaissance started hosting ‘Hoit’e Coni
Na’ Language Class. Pronounced (Hoy-tay
cho-nee na) meaning “The first language”.
This class will continue twice a week on
Mondays and Wednesdays, check-out
HoChunk Renaissance’s Facebook page
for confirmed dates and times. No sign-up
required. Contact MySoul Earth Kearnes
for any questions at 402-878-4135.

[Winnebago, NE] The last day of Winter
was one for the record books. Old man Winter
made his exit that day pummeling Winnebago
and the surrounding area with a full-on blizzard here. “We were expecting bad weather,
but nothing like this.” WTN Communications
Director, Garan Coons told the WIN following
the torrential blast. “We were without power
for days – both at home and all around the
community. Some were out [of electricity] the
entire weekend following. I guess winter really
didn’t want to end.,” he continued.
The season had been fairly mild up to that
point, with only a small number of snow events
for the year. Local weather reports had near
record lows for the total amount of snowfall,
but that soon changed. To make matters seem
worse, in the days prior to the blizzard, outdoor
temperatures soared into the seventies. One
tribal member told the WIN, “I thought winter

was over. Boy was I ever wrong!”
The storm began in the late-night hours of
Tuesday, March 18th and the severe weather
continued uninterrupted for nearly 18 hours
straight. By the end of Wednesday, the 19th
snow blanketed the land with most area schools
and businesses closing. Roads were completely covered with heavy, wet slush due to the
warmer temperatures just a day before. The
skies opened and gale force winds came along
to make travel next to impossible as white-out
conditions took hold.
The local power companies took the hardest
hit, however. Rural power cooperative, Burt
County Public Power, which provides electrical service to a large number of Winnebago
residents felt the brunt of the storm. “Our lights
went out some time overnight. Everything we
have is electrical. We couldn’t heat our [home]
and had to go to our family’s place in middle of
all that.,” one tribal member told the WIN.
Electrical service was lost for thousands of
customers across the region, taking down entire

communities, like those to our south – Macy
and Onawa, Iowa. The power grid was ripped
to the ground as the blizzard showed its force
to many. Local television news media covered
LIVE stories as transmission lines crossing
Interstate 29 were also thrown to the earth by
the power of the winds and heavy, icy snow.
The Winnebago Tribe responded to the
crisis by opening the Winnebago Senior
Citizens Center as a warming shelter for
those without power and heat. Later, the
Tribe helped find lodging accommodations
for many tribal members who were without
electricity for an extended period following
the storm.
Ironically, the First Day of Spring was on
Thursday, March 20th. Temperatures climbed
well above freezing allowing all that came
with the blizzard to melt. The local area took
well into the weekend and even the following
week to return power to all customers. This
last day of Winter 2025 was surely one for
the history books.

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COMMUNITY

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Wāgax hųk ra wāgax hokik’ųna
Letter to the Editor

In Loving Memory...

Honoring Tim McGuire:
A Legacy in Martial Arts

JoAnn Harriet Brown

JoAnn Harriet Brown, age 67, passed away
unexpectedly in her home in South Sioux City
NE on March 13th, 2025, following a recent
illness.
Born on September 13th, 1958, to Alice
Bigfire Brown and Adam Brown. The family
lived briefly in Albert Lea MN and Winnebago
NE before moving to Worthington MN. JoAnn
attended the Indian Lake Baptist Church in
Round Lake MN, was baptized there and was
a member of the choir. She attended the local
grade and jr. High school then transferred
to the Flandreau Indian School where she
graduated.
During a few gap years she worked at
Campbell Soup Co. Saving money for school.
Before leaving for Haskell Indian Nations
University as a business major. After a year
she returned to Winnebago NE and had various jobs working for the Winnebago Tribe.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing
Case No. JFJ25-012
The People of the Winnebago Tribe
In the Interest of:
O.L. (Born 09/2010)

Winnebago
Indian News
is owned and

To:ALL POTENTIAL FATHERS
You are hereby notified that a hearing for
an Initial Appearance concerning the above
referred minor individual(s) in case no. JFJ25012 has been scheduled and will be heard in
the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 23rd day of April, 2025 at the
hour of 11:30 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV25-043

In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
Carmelita Parker
In Re:
A.B.W (Born 10/2011)

She started working for the maintenance dept
at WinnaVegas and moved to South Sioux
City NE in 2005. She worked for Pronto
until 2015 then retired early.
JoAnn was a faithful member of the
Native American Church. She had a strong
family values and kept in touch with as many
relatives as she could, even those who had
moved out of state. She was a very organized woman, led a simple lift, did not care
about having a lot of material things or the
latest fashions. She was comfortable in jeans
and flannel and saving money wisely. She
played softball for a company team, enjoyed
road trips, embroidery, westerns (books and
movies) going out to eat and her monthly
gambling trips. She especially loved having
coffee and visiting, enjoyed nature and
adored her two cats.
JoAnn was the family historian, kept
track of births, deaths, accomplishments of
family, you could ask her about anyone in
the family and she could tell you everything going back for generations. She was
a compassionate person, always willing to
help any family member in need, caretaker
of children, cared for the sick and those
terminally ill. She will be greatly missed.
Preceding her death are her mother
Alice Bigfire, her Sister Avis Bigfire RIce,
many aunts and Cousins. She is survived
by five first cousins and many nieces and
nephews.
The burial was at the Winnebago Cemetary on March 17th, 2025.

published by the
Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska”.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing
Case No. JFJ25-011AB
The People of the Winnebago Tribe
In the Interest of:
R.M. (Born 01/2014)
S.M. (Born 04/2016)

Submitted by Ed Whitebeaver &
Yvonne Shendo
Last year, Tim McGuire achieved
a milestone few ever reach – his
induction into the Martial Arts Hall
of Fame. A lifelong practitioner
and instructor of Karate, McGuire’s
journey is one of dedication,
discipline, and an unwavering passion
for his craft. His story is not just
about martial arts, but also about
perseverance, cultural pride, and the
impact he has made on those around
him.
McGuire, whose heritage includes
Mexican and Winnebago roots, has
always embraced both his background
and his love for martial arts. His
training began at an early age, and
by seventeen, he was already a
professional with the Professional
Karate Association. His early
accomplishments foreshadowed a
career that would inspire many, not
only through competition but also
through teaching and mentorship.
McGuire spent years honing his skills,
competing in regional and national
tournaments, and eventually winning
the American Karate Black Belt
Midwest Regionals. His expertise
led to his induction into the Ohio
Karate Association’s Hall of Fame
in 1985 and his recognition with the
American Warrior Award in 1986.
His commitment to martial arts never
wavered, as he continued to train
and teach others, passing down the
discipline and values instilled in him
through years of dedication.
Among McGuire’s most remarkable
experiences was training with
legendary martial artist Jim Harrison, a
pioneer in the field who taught combat
techniques to the U.S. Marine Corps
special forces. McGuire participated in
a night fighting seminar with Harrison,
where he was promoted to his fourthdegree black belt. He recalls this
as a defining moment in his career,

solidifying his connection to some of
the most respected martial artists of his
time.
His competitive journey also saw
him face off against some of the best
in the sport, including teams trained
by Chuck Norris’s top instructors.
At just 17, McGuire found himself
on a grand stage, competing in
high-profile tournaments against
national champions. One of his most
unforgettable moments was executing
a powerful axe kick that secured him
a crucial victory, an achievement that
showcased his skill and determination
at such a young age.
His latest honor, the induction into the
Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2023, is a
testament to his lifelong contributions
to the sport. McGuire has not only
excelled as a competitor but has also
played a crucial role as an instructor,
shaping the next generation of martial
artists. His philosophy of continuous
learning and growth is something he
instills in his students, ensuring that
his legacy will continue for years to
come.
Beyond martial arts, McGuire’s story
is deeply connected to his cultural
roots. He takes pride in his Winnebago
and Mexican heritage, using his
platform to inspire young people,
encouraging them to embrace their
identity while pursuing their passions.
His achievements demonstrate that
with dedication and perseverance,
barriers can be broken, and new
heights can be reached.
Tim McGuire’s induction into the
Martial Arts Hall of Fame is a welldeserved honor for a lifetime of hard
work and excellence. He remains a
role model, not just in the world of
martial arts, but also in his community,
proving that through discipline,
resilience, and heart, anything is
possible.

To:
Agnes Horton, Mother
William Morris, Father

TO:
JEREMY WALKER, FATHER
You are hereby notified that a hearing for
ALL POSSIBLE FATHERS,
an Initial Appearance concerning the above
referred minor individual(s) in case no. JFJ25
011AB has been scheduled and will be heard
You are hereby notified that a petition has
in the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
been filed for Guardianship and a hearing
Nebraska on the 9th day of April, 2025 at the
concerning the above referred Individual(s) in
hour of 10:30 A.M.
Case No. CV25-043 has been scheduled and
will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of
Winnebago, Nebraska on the 1ST day of April,
2025 at the hour of 10:00 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV25-045
In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
Vida Begay
In Re:
J.T. (Born 03/2011)

LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV25-044AB
In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
Jesse Smith
In Re:
J.T. (Born 01/2009)
J.T. (Born 11/2012)

TO:
RODGER TALBOT, FATHER
ALL POSSIBLE FATHERS,
TO:
RODGER TALBOT, FATHER
ALL POSSIBLE FATHERS,
You are hereby notified that a petition has

been filed for Guardianship and a hearing
You are hereby notified that a petition has
concerning the above referred Individual(s) in
been filed for Guardianship and a hearing conCase No. CV25-045 has been scheduled and
cerning the above referred Individual(s) in Case
will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court
No. CV25-044AB has been scheduled and
of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 10TH day of
will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of
April, 2025 at the hour of 11:30 A.M.
Winnebago, Nebraska on the 10TH day of April,
2025 at the hour of 11:30 A.M.

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on April 12, 2025.

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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
MID-MONTHLY TRIBAL COUNCIL
MEETING
February 17, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Isaac Smith
Teresa Littlegeorge
Rona Stealer
Lorelei DeCora
Eugene DeCora
Aric Armell
OTHERS PRESENT:
John Blackhawk
Tyresha Romero
Darla LaPointe
Ramona Sheridan
Sarah Snake
Cecelia Earth
Janelle DeCora
Willy Bass
Sheila Hauswirth
Caden Cleveland
Kristine Earth
Kellen Kelsey
Brittney Thomas
Miskoo Petite
Aaron LaPointe
Charlie Earth
Lance Morgan
Joi Long
Billie Kitcheyan
Amy LaPointe
Kevin Ebert
Garan Coons
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Coly Brown (PTO)
Kenneth Mallory (travel)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Victoria
Kitcheyan called to order at 9:26 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Eugene DeCora
offered the opening prayer.
AGENDA:
Aric Armell motioned to approve the agenda
with additions. Isaac Smith seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
MINUTES:
February 3, 2025, Regular Tribal Council
meeting minutes.
Isaac Smith motioned to approve the February 3, 2025, Regular Tribal Council meeting
minutes.
Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
February 7, 2025, Special Tribal Council
meeting minutes
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve February 7, 2025, Special Tribal Council meeting
minutes. Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
February 10, 2025, Physical Resources
Report meeting minutes
Isaac Smith motioned to approve February
10, 2025, Physical Resources Report meeting
minutes. Aric Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
Winnebago Housing & Development Commission
Eugene DeCora motioned to appoint Tyren
Wolfe to the Winnebago Housing & Development
Commission. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Water Quality Committee
Aric Armell motioned to appoint Kristine
Earth for a 3 year term. Rona Stealer seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to readvertise (1)
two year term vacancy and (1) one year term
vacancy for the Water Quality Committee.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Pow-wow Committee
Aric Armell motioned to appoint Kiva
Harden-Free for a one-year term, Kylista Harden-Free for a two-year term, and Ramon Loera
for a three-year term. Isaac Smith seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to readvertise the
Pow-wow vacancies of (1) vacancy; one-year
term, (2) vacancies; two-year term, and (1)
vacancy; three-year term to be open until filled.
Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Ho-Chunk Inc. Board of Directors
Aric Armell motioned to appoint Cassie
Kitcheyan to the Ho-Chunk Inc. Board of Directors. Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
OBJECT: Rona and Lorelei
VOTE: (2) yes, IS, AA (4) no, LD, ED,
RS, TL (0) abstain
Motion failed.
Rona Stealer motioned to appoint Sharon
Frenchman to the Ho-Chunk Inc. Board of Directors. Lorelei DeCora seconded the motion.
OBJECT: Isaac and Aric
VOTE: (4) yes, LD, ED, RS, TL (2) no, IS,

AA
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ENROLLMENT:
Tribal Enrollment Applicants
Rona Stealer motioned to adopt resolution #25-107: Tribal Enrollment Applicants [
A4066, A4486, A4523, A4528, A4532, A4559,
A4573, A4574]. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(1) abstain, IS
Motion carried.
[IS out]
Blood Quantum Correction [383-U05650]
Rona Stealer motioned to adopt resolution #25-108: Blood Quantum Correction [
383-U05650]. Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[IS in]
Blood Quantum Correction [383-U05193]
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resolution
#25-109: Blood Quantum Correction [383U05193]. Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Blood Quantum Correction [383-U04345]
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resolution
#25-110: Blood Quantum Correction [383U04345]. Rona Stealer seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Blood Quantum Correction [383-U04346]
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-111: Blood Quantum Correction [383U04346]. Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Blood Quantum Correction [383-U03596]
Rona Stealer motioned to adopt resolution
#25-112: Blood Quantum Correction [383U03596]. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.

for an approval for EduCare. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Buffet Early Childhood Strategic Planning
meeting in Early June – 64 participants
Winnebago requested to host –
Aric Armell motioned to approve Winnebago
EduCare to be host of the Buffet Early Childhood Strategic Planning meeting in Early June.
Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to go into Executive Session at 11:02 a.m. Eugene DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to come out of
Executive Session at 1:10 p.m. Rona Stealer
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn the meeting
at 1:11 p.m. Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned the meeting at 1:11 p.m.

Blood Quantum Correction [383-U03595]
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-113: Blood Quantum Correction [383U03595]. Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
Winnebago Tribe Human Services partnership with UNL Nebraska Youth Homelessness
System Improvement Grant
Eugene DeCora motioned to table the draft
resolution: Winnebago Tribe Human Services
partnership with UNL Nebraska Youth Homelessness System Improvement Grant until more
information is gathered. Aric Armell seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
BREAK: reconvene
Winnebago Tribe Rural Business Development Grant Program FY 25
Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt resolution
#25-114: Winnebago Tribe Rural Business
Development Grant Program FY 25. Teresa
Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Nebraska Crime Commission Byrne State
Crisis Intervention Program Grant SCIP SFY
2026
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resolution
#25-115: Nebraska Crime Commission Byrne
State Crisis Intervention Program Grant SCIP
SFY 2026. Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
FY 2024 Historic Preservation Fund – Tribal
Heritage Grants
Isaac Smith motioned to adopt resolution
#25-116: FY 2024 Historic Preservation Fund –
Tribal Heritage Grants. Aric Armell seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
Travel Approval
[ED away from table]
Aric Armell motioned to approve travel for
Tribal Council to attend the Responding to
Violence in Tribal Communities Conference &
Roundtable, February 24-26, 2025, Reno, NV.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[ED in]
Village Water Vote
Discussion regarding educating the membership on the village ballot that will be mailed
out.
Discussion regarding – Presidential Executive Orders
[IS out, 10:48 a.m., in 10:50 a.m.]
Lorelei DeCora motioned to direct the
General Counsel to draft a resolution regarding
Executive Order 14210 Sec. 3 (c) standing on
the Winnebago treaty of 1865, which should
exempt us from reductions in force related
to Tribal Education, Tribal Health Care and
Law Enforcement. Aric Armell seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
NITC – Nebraska Inter Tribal Coalition –
Discussion & meeting needs to be rescheduled.
SUSPEND THE RULES
Aric Armell motioned to suspend the rules

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Isaac Smith
Teresa Littlegeorge
Rona Stealer
Lorelei DeCora
Eugene DeCora
Coly Brown
Aric Armell
OTHERS PRESENT:
Danelle Smith
Annabess Preston
Michelle Mitchell
Zeriyah James
Tyresha Romero
Darla LaPointe
Cecelia Earth
Kevin Ebert
Christina Parker
James Sun
Josh Pitre
Deidre Redhorn
Xerxes Long
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Kenneth Mallory (travel)

Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
GENERAL COUNSEL MEETING
February 19, 2025

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Kitcheyan called to order at 10:15 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Isaac Smith offered
the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the
agenda. Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Aric in at 10:22 a.m.]
LB 656
Isaac Smith motioned to approve travel for
Eugene DeCora to testify on behalf of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska in opposition of LB
656 in Lincoln, NE on February 27, 2025. Aric
Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Response to Federal Executive Order 14210
Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt resolution #25-117: Defending Tribal Sovereignty
and Treaty Rights, Requesting withdrawal of
Executive Order 14210, Exemption of Tribal
Services and Programs from Presidential Executive order 14210, and Tribal Consultation.
Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
UPDATES/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Federal Advocacy – Administrative Updates
Census Bureau Tribal Consultation – Discussion regarding workers that are going around
for the census.
Winnebago Land Transfer Act Implementation – Discussion on next steps.
[Isaac out 10:52 a.m.]
NACIE Improvement Act ImplementationWaiting to hear back if there are any vacancies
on the NACIE commission.
GAO P.L. 280 Study
President’s Cabinet
[Isaac in at 11:02 a.m.]
[Lorelei out 11:08 a.m., in at 11:13 a.m.]
[Isaac out 11:18 a.m., in at 11:20 a.m.]
[Eugene out 11:19 a.m., in at 11:20 a.m.]
Executive Orders
BREAK: 11:28 a.m., reconvene at 11:37
a.m.
Federal Advocacy – Congressional updates
House Interior Appropriations Hearing –
Chairwoman Kitcheyan will testify.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing

NAGPRA/Boarding School Legislation –
working to advance the bill.
FDPIR 638
[Aric out 11:53 a.m., in at 11:55 a.m.]
[Isaac out 11:53 a.m., in at 12:05 a.m.]
State Advocacy
Tribal College Funding – work is in progress; Manoj Patil has a meeting scheduled with
Northeast Community College in two weeks.
LB 675 – purchase, lease, sale, or exchange
of Nebraska Board of Educational Lands and
Funds land within boundaries of Reservation
LB 7 – Clarify Tribes not subject to Foreign-Owned Real Estate National Security Act
Sen. Meyer meeting Request
Tribal-State Relations Committee Bus Tour –
sometime during the summer, or in September.
[Lorelei out at 12:12 p.m., in at 12:16 p.m.]
EPA Tribal Water Systems Tribal Consultation – no date set yet.
Non-Tribal Member Homesite Leases Memo
[Isaac out at 12:38 p.m.]
Law Enforcement
[Isaac in at 12:47 p.m.]
[Victoria out at 12:47 p.m., in at 12:51 p.m.]
[Rona out at 12:53 p.m., in at 12:55 p.m.]
[Teresa out at 12:55 p.m., 12:58 p.m.]
[Lorelei out at 12:58 p.m., in at 1:04 p.m.]
TDHE – WHDC – Meeting to be scheduled.
[Coly out at 1:31 p.m.]
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Aric Armell motioned to go into Executive
Session at 1:35 p.m. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Coly in at 1:40 p.m.]
[Rona out at 2:32 p.m., in at 2:37 p.m.]
[Eugene out]
Teresa Littlegeorge motion to come out of
Executive Session. Coly Brown seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Isaac Smith motioned to authorize the
General Counsel to record the meeting with the
special guest. Aric Armell seconded the motion
[Eugene in]
OBJECT : Lorelei DeCora
VOTE: (2) yes, IS, AA (3) no, CB, LD, ED
(2) abstain, RS, TL motion failed.
Aric Armell motioned to suspend the rules
to approve a request from Human Services.
Lorelei DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve the
request from Human Services to assist member
L.Z. in with the additional amount for the
request. Aric Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn the meeting
at 3:01 p.m. Eugene DeCora seconded the
motion.
OBJECT: Isaac Smith
VOTE: (6) yes (1) no, IS (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned the meeting at 3:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NERBASKA
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT/BIA REPORT MEETING
February 24, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Isaac Smith (virtual at 9:27 a.m.)
Lorelei DeCora
Rona Stealer (in at 10:42 a.m.)
Eugene DeCora
Coly Brown
Kenneth Mallory
Aric Armell
OTHERS PRESENT:
Danelle Smith
Nilah Soloman
Roxanne Hunger
Anthony Walker
Monica Flores
Annabess Preston
Michele Mitchell
Darla LaPointe
Oyate Means
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Teresa Littlegeorge (PTO)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Kitcheyan called to order at 9:14 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Aric Armell offered
the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Aric Armell motioned to approve the agenda.
Coly Brown seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Presented by
Anthony Walker & Roxanne Hunger.
Aric Armell motioned to authorize the

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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

Acting Chief of Police to deputize the Wildlife
& Parks Conservation Officers to assist with
Law Enforcement, the funding would come out
of the unfilled Tribal Officer account. Kenneth
Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Eugene out at 10:51 a.m.]
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Aric Armell motioned to go into Executive
Session at 11:12 a.m. Isaac Smith seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to come out of the
Executive Session at 12:12 p.m. Coly Brown
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEM:
Aric Armell motioned to approve $500.00
for J.S. to honor the request submitted. Lorelei
DeCora seconded the motion.
OBJECT: Rona Stealer
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(1) abstain, RS
Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Presented by Isaac Smith.
BIA REPORT: Presented by Nilah Soloman & Monica Flores.
Workforce update.
Budget approval update.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 p.m. Isaac Smith seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned the meeting at 12:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorelei DeCora, Member
Winnebago Tribal Council
CONCUR:
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
TREASURER’S REPORT MEETING
February 27, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Isaac Smith
Rona Stealer
Teresa Littlegeorge (virtual)
Aric Armell (in at 9:21 a.m.)
Kenneth Mallory
Lorelei DeCora
OTHERS PRESENT:
Christina Parker
Kellie Snow
Sharon Frenchman
Cecelia Earth
Angel Derochie
Tom Teesdale
Lance Morgan
Christian Rogers
Mike Means
Tyresha Romero
Annabess Preston
Brittany Thomas
Kellen Kelsey
David Edwards
Beth Wewel
Leon Roseboom
Brian Coyle
Jordan R.
Nakia Mallory
Damon Payer
Jasmine Lammers
Kiana Lewis
Joi Long
Michele Mitchell
Darla LaPointe
Charli Earth
Terri Lee Medina
Anna Berridge
Lynelle Blackhawk
Mark Stout
Jaralyn Bear
Sandi Oliverez
Lewis St. Cyr
Deidre Redhorn
Deliah Keahna
Sharon Redhorn-Chamberlain
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Coly Brown (PTO)
Eugene DeCora (PTO)
Victoria Kitcheyan (travel)
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Smith
called to order at 9:10 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Kenneth Mallory
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Additions: Ho-chunk Way, Tribal Court,
SORNA Grant 2025, CFO Budge mod, Executive Session.
Rona Stealer motioned to approve the agenda
with additions. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
WTN:
LNB Financial Update:
Leon Roseboom presented on the Portfolio,
General Fund, and Children minor trust fund
accounts.

Brian Coyle – presented on the ATM to be in
Winnebago.
January 2025 Financial Report: Presented by
Jasmine Lammers.
Budget Mod for additional positions
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve the
$90,000 overall Budget Mod and Immediately
use $25,000 to advertise for the utility clerk.
Aric Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve the
January 2025 WTN CFO Financial Report.
Rona Stealer seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
(WCHS FINANCIAL REPORT) 12 Clans
Unity Hospital/Public Health Department:
January 2025 Financials Presented by Beth
Wewel.
David Edwards presented on the new Medi
Tech Electronic system implementation.
[Isaac out, Teresa assumes chair.]
Aric Armell motioned to approve the 12
Clans Unity Hospital/Public Health Department
January Financials. Rona Stealer seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
BREAK
[Isaac back, reassumes chair]
GAMING COMMISSION REPORT:
Presented by Damon Payer.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to accept the
January 2025 Winnebago Gaming Commission
Report. Rona Stealer seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
WARHORSE REPORT: Presented by
Angel Derochie and Lance Morgan.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve the
WarHorse January 2025 Financials. Teresa
Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
WINNAVEGAS REPORT: Presented by
Tom Teesdale and Mike Means.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to accept the
WinnaVegas January 2025 Financial report.
Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
Bingo Departments 33rd Anniversary Bingo
Bash promotion
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve the
Bingo Departments 33rd Anniversary Bingo
Bash promotion on Saturday April 5, 2025.
Total estimated promotional expenses based
on 100% buy-ins is $32,088.00. Rona Stealer
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Blooming Bucks
Aric Armell motioned to approve the Marketing Department’s $100,000 Blooming Bucks
Drawings every Saturday in May 2025. Total
estimated minimal promotional expenses based
on the odds of winning is $40,900.00 and the
maximum is $117,500.00 in cash prizes. Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Continuity Programs for April, May, and
June
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve the
Marketing Departments Continuity Programs
for April 2025 ($48,000), May 2025 ($61,600),
and June 2025 ($60,000). Rona Stealer seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Administration request
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve the
Administration Departments request to replace
the payroll system with Automatic Payroll
Systems (APS). APS is the payroll provider for
the Winnebago Tribe. The Annual Costs are estimated at $61,680.00. Rona Stealer seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Teresa out at 12:00 p.m.]
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Kenneth Mallory motioned to go into
Executive Session at 12:00 p.m. Aric Armell
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to come out of
Executive Session at 12:32 p.m. Aric Armell
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
WGDC-NATIVE STAR/IRON HORSE
REPORT: Presented by Sharon Chamberlain.
Rona Stealer motioned to approve the
Winnebago Gaming Development Corporation
January 2025 Financial Report. Lorelei DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
Law Enforcement Self-Governance Application
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-118: Authorizing Participation in Department of Interior Self-Governance Program
and Submission of Application and Planning
Report. Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Donation Match

Aric Armell motioned to approve $1,000
Donation match request for Greg Bass, Jr. –
Warpath Basketball. Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
LBP Auto Repair Quote
Aric Armell motioned to approve $3,101.85
for L.B.P. Auto Repair, LLC for the donated car
to Senior Center vehicle from WinnaVegas Casino to be paid from Tribal Council donations.
Lorelei DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Five-Star Quote
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve the
Five-Star Quote of $6,841.22 from the Tribal
Council General Assistance Fund for HoChunk Renaissance for Winnebago Tribe Flags
purchase. Rona Stealer seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Ho-Chunk Way – resolution
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-119: FY 2025 Ho-chunk Way for the Tribal
Court. Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
OJP SORNA WPD – resolution
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-120: FY2025 OJP SORNA WPD for
$400,000 DOJ OJP. Rona Stealer seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn the meeting
at 1:20 p.m. Kenneth Mallory seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting
at 1:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorelei DeCora, Member
Winnebago Tribal Council
CONCURRED:
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
PHYSICAL RESOURCES REPORT
March 10, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL:
Victoria Kitcheyan – PTO
Isaac Smith
Teresa Littlegeorge – Travel
Rona Stealer
Eugene DeCora – Travel
Coly Brown
Kenneth Mallory
Aric Armell
Lorelei DeCora
OTHERS:
Julie Smithart
Fannie LaTray
Autumn Nieman
Ireta Frazier
Darla LaPointe
Kellie Snow
Christina Parker
Annabess Preston
Cecelia Earth
Harvey Fremont
Nilah Soloman
Monica Flores
Vice Chairman Isaac Smith asked Councilwoman Lorelei DeCora to keep the Meeting
Minutes due to the absence of the Tribal Council Secretary.
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Isaac
Smith Called the Meeting to Order at 9:19 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Offered by Kenneth
Mallory
AGENDA:
Rona Stealer motioned to approve the agenda. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: ( 5) yes
(0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Emergency Management Report – presented
by Julie Smithart.
Aric Armell motioned to accept the Emergency Management Report for February 2025.
Kenneth Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes
(0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Land Management Report -presented by
Fannie LaTray.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt Resolution #25-124 approve the Business Lease for
Jesus Our Savior Lutheran Church and Preschool. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes
(0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Physical Resources Report – presented by
Ireta Frazier and Autumn Nieman
Kenneth Mallory motioned to accept the
Physical Resources Report for February 2025.
Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes
(0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Five minute break, back at 10:40 a.m.
12 Clans Unity Hospital Domestic Violence
Demolishment Request
Aric Armell motioned to to authorize the
12 Clans Unity Hospital, Domestic Violence

Program to demolish the old Domestic Violence Building, provided there is a Business
Lease with the Winnebago Tribe for the land
under the new Building they will build. Lorelei
DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion
carried.
Executive Session
Aric Armell motioned to go into Executive
Session. Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
In Executive Session at 10:53 a.m.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to come out of
Executive Session. Lorelei DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Out of Executive Session at 11:46 a.m.
Rona Stealer motioned to Suspend the Rules.
Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to adopt Resolution
#25-125, approve the Emergency Enrollment of
#A4669 and #A4670. Kenneth Mallory
seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to Rescind Resolution #22-160 in order to move forward on the
previous Land Exchange with Kenneth Mallory
that was approved under Resolution #20-88.
OBJECT: KM
VOTE: (4) yes, AA, LD, RS, CB
(0) no
(1) abstain KM
Motion carried.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to deny the
request to waive the driving requirement for the
CAO Position. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion
carried.
Rona Stealer motioned to adjourn. Aric
Armell seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Vice Chairman Isaac Smith adjourned the
Meeting at 12:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorelei DeCora,
Winnebago Tribal Council Member

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
CEO REPORT MEETING
March 12, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Isaac Smith
Lorelei DeCora
Coly Brown
Kenneth Mallory
Aric Armell
OTHERS PRESENT:
Darla LaPointe
Tatanka Petite
Tatanka Petite
Annabess Preston
Jessika Greendeer
Cecelia Earth
Ramona Sheridan
Kellen Kelsey
Anna Berridge
Brittany Thomas
David Russell
Gordon Rave
Garan Coons
Christina Parker
James Sun III
Airic Brown
Billie Kitcheyan
Oyate Means
Ireta Frazier
Danelle Smith
Jennifer Berridge
Daryl LaPointe, Jr.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Teresa Littlegeorge (travel)
Rona Stealer (bereavement leave)
Eugene DeCora (travel)
Victoria Kitcheyan (PTO)
Vice Chairman Smith asked Lorelei DeCora to
keep the minutes.
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Smith
called to order at 9:24 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Coly Brown offered
the opening prayer.
AGENDA: add #11 Executive Session.
Coly Brown motioned to approve the agenda. Aric Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no
(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Jessika Greendeer, Ho-chunk Nation Legislator introduced herself, she will be meeting later
with Vice Chairman Smith.
ADMINISISTRATION
CEO REPORT: Presented by Darla
Lapointe, CEO
January & February reports.
As of 2/28/25

5,782
4,421
1,361

Tribal members
18 & Over
17 and younger

Lorelei DeCora motioned to accept the
January and February 2025 CEO Reports as
presented. Aric Armell seconded the motion.
Con’t. in next issue....

Page 6 • Winnebago Indian News • Saturday, March 29, 2025

Question of the Issue:
Something classic and some new hotness. What are
your favorite songs from way back and from today?
GARAN: If you ask me on a certain day, I will more than likely have a different
answer each time. As DJ Bessami would say, it’s like trying to pick stars from the sky
because I have so many. Okay let’s go with the favorite song from way back first. I am
going to have to say the Winnebago Flag song. Man, you talk about a song that sounds
amazing, it gives me goosebumps each time I hear it plus the meaning behind it. A
small personal story with it, was back in the day when we were in High School. We
questioned why we couldn’t sing the flag song before the start of the basketball games.
It was a tape recording. So, one time before the start of a basketball game, we grabbed
the mic and belted out the flag song. It was me, OC Earth, John Snowball and Jason
Bird, we sang it live then jumped on the court to play the game.
For new favorite music? Check out Jelly Roll - “Get By” and Teddy Swims - “The
Door”. Maybe you could help me decide which one should be my new favorite.
BRIAN: Ugh! Why we gotta pick just one?! ;-p okay okay OKAY! Hmm... classic
song, I’ll go all the way back to the early 70s: “Sundown” by Gordon Lightfoot. One
of the best vocals ever put together and I want it played at my funeral. New Hotness ...
I’ll go with “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. It’s just a smooth jam
session with two great singers. And you know I LOVE the video! #1970Bouffant!
TYLER: Dang, this one was hard to decide. I don’t wanna decide ha-ha EDITOR’S
NOTE: Pick at least one! - Tyler’s Version
CHRISTINA: A song that never ages with me and that first time I did hear it was on
a cassette tape, is the song Die Without You by P.M. Dawn. As of lately, for something
newer, I've been listening to Bruno Mars and the song on my daily playlist is called
The Other Side.
KEVIN: MC Ebbz - Ok for something classic I would have to go with LL COOL J
“I need Love”. Just brings back memories from a time long, long ago - High school
days. My newest song is really hard to pick. I have a new song almost every week, but
I think for this week it will be LIL DURK “Broadway Girls”. I keep singing it in my
head so I will have to go with that one.
BETHANI: Now THIS is a tough one! *heavy sigh* At least we get to choose 2. My
favorite song from wayyy back when is going to have to be Turn Your Lights Down
Low by Bob Marley with Lauryn Hill, simply cannot ever skip that jam & I’ll always
remember the first time that I heard it. My current favorite song has a line in it that
sings, “give it all away, just to feel your grace…” which is beautifully sang on Give
Me Mercy by The Weeknd from his newest & last studio album called Hurry Up
Tomorrow *alligator tear starts forming*

WCHS Launches User-Centered and Culturally Inspired
Website
By:Erin McElroy, Communications Manager
Winnebago, NE – Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS) has unveiled
a new website that combines user-friendly
navigation, modern design, and cultural
authenticity. The new website is designed to be
an appealing blend of website best practices
while incorporating Winnebago visual elements and language.
Before this launch, WCHS services were
spread across multiple websites, making it
difficult for patients to find what they needed.
In healthcare, where accessibility and trust are
vital, a seamless digital experience is essential. The new unified website addresses these
challenges by bringing all resources together
at www.wchs.health, with the past URLs and
domains from the Winnebago Public Health
Department, Twelve Clans Unity Hospital, and
Winnebago Health Foundation redirected to
this centralized hub.
“The website in combination with other
strategic initiatives is designed to streamline
operations and deliver superior outcomes to
our patients and relatives. Having all services
within WCHS located together under one website unites all our preventative, primary, and

acute care services in one accessible location,”
explains Sharon Frenchman, WCHS Chief
Administration Officer.
The new WCHS website has undergone
significant updates designed to enhance the user
experience and provide a comprehensive platform for patients and visitors. Key features of
the updated site include the consolidation of all
services into one easily navigable location, a robust search function that allows users to quickly
find information across the entire website, and
access to a centralized calendar showcasing all
upcoming events. Additionally, the site now offers a wealth of educational resources, including
blogs, news articles, and inspiring stories. These
enhancements aim to give patients a clearer understanding of the wide range of services offered
by WCHS while streamlining their journey
to find the information or resources they need
efficiently and effectively.
“This unified platform represents a significant
step forward in achieving our vision of leading the
nation in health for Indigenous people. By providing
a cohesive and accessible online experience, we are
laying the foundation for transformative care.” states
David Edwards, CEO of WCHS.

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Request of proposal for program brochure/flyer updating
and Soft Skills Class Facilitator
Background Information
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska “Tribe” is announcing a request for proposal for a
graphic designer and class instructor for the Career and Technical Education “CTE”
project under the Education Department. The CTE goal is that low-income, Native
Americans in the Winnebago Community will access and complete appropriate education and skill building STEM-related
education/career tracks necessary to obtain credentials and quality employment within
five (5) years.
The graphic designer will update the Career and Technical Education “CTE” Project
brochures and build informational flyers throughout the remainder of the project and the
class instructor will build a soft skills/job readiness curriculum and instruct the classes
to the current CTE students.
Contents of Proposal
In its proposal, Bidder shall submit, at minimum, Bidder’s credentials and qualifications, and a brief summary of any prior experiences which makes Bidder qualified to
perform the scope work requested.
Timeline
Bidder shall be submitted no later than 4:30pm CT on April 7, 2025, to LaTeasha Bass,
CTE
Project Director. Email: lateasha.bass@winnebagotribe.com.
Delivery: hand deliver to 201 Ho- Chunk Plaza, Unit 8 in Winnebago, Nebraska.
The Tribe shall notify the successful bidder of acceptance of the bid in writing. Prior to
performing any services, the successful bidder and the Tribe shall enter a contract for
services, which will be negotiated and finalized after the bid has been awarded.

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Saturday, March 29, 2025 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 7

WPS MEETING MINUTES

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A Meeting of the Board of Winnebago Public Schools was convened in open and public session
on Monday, February10, 2025 at 4:55 p.m. in the board room at the Winnebago Public Schools,
Highways 77 & 75, Winnebago, Nebraska. The roll was called and the following Board members
were present or absent:
Present: Teresa Littlegeorge, Nilah Solomon, Crystal Ross,Kiana Lewis, Kristine Earth
Absent: Greg Bass III (excused) Kristine Earth (in at 5:00 p.m.)
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by posting in accordance with the Board approved
method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of the meeting was given in advance to all members
of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice.
All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be hereinafter noted, were taken while
the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
1.Receiving of Delegations:
2. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 4:55 p.m. by President Teresa Littlegeorge, also President Littlegeorge states, “MEMBERS OF THE BOARD RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE MEETING
SHOWING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE MEETING INCLUDING THE AGENDA TO
BE CONSIDERED. NOTICE OF THE MEETING WAS PUBLISHED BY POSTING ON THE
OFFICE DOOR AND THREE OTHER PLACES.” A COMPLETE COPY OF THE OPEN MEETING ACT IS POSTED ON THE SOUTH WALL.
3. Approval of Agenda
Motion: Ross
Second: Solomon
Discussion: None
Voting for: Lewis, Ross, Solomon, Littlegeorge
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III, Earth
Motion Carried: (4-0-0-2)
4. Business Affairs

Voting For: Ross, Solomon, Littlegeorge, Lewis, Earth
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (5-0-0-1)
6. Reports
1.Superintendent:
a. SERC Building Update
b. NAFIS Presentation Update
2. Safety/Athletic Director
3. Pre-K-4 Principal
4. Special Education Director
5. 9-12 Principal
6. Dean of Students
7. 5-8 Principal
7. Closed Session 84-1410 Enter Motion 6:20 p.m.
To discuss: 1. Resignation/Rescinding Resignation

Exit Session at 6:32 p.m.

Motion: Littlegeorge Motion: Ross
Second: Earth Second: Solomon
Voting For: Solomon, Littlegeorge
Voting For: Littlegeorge, Lewis
Lewis, Earth, Ross
Earth, Ross, Solomon
Voting Against: None Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (5-0-0-1)
Motion Carried (5-0-0-1)
8. Public Comment (No board discussion)
10. Adjourned at 6:34 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting: March 17, 2025

Respectfully submitted by:
Crystal Ross, Secretary
Winnebago Board of Education

4-1. Approve minutes of January 13, 2025 Regular Meeting
Motion: Lewis
Second: Littlegeorge
Discussion: None
Voting for: Ross, Solomon, Littlegeorge, Lewis
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III, Earth
Motion Carried: (4-0-0-2)

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
DISTRICT 17
WINNEBAGO, NEBRASKA

1.
February 10, 2025 School Board Meeting
Kristine Earth in at 5:00 p.m.
4-2. Approve accounts payable in the amount of $439,983.12, petty cash account/ treasurer’s
report.
Motion: Ross
Second: Solomon
Discussion: accounts payable
Voting For: Solomon, Littlegeorge, Lewis, Earth, Ross
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (5-0-0-1)
4-3. Approve Facilities WEFLC in the amount of $434,121.06
Motion: Ross
Second: Lewis
Discussion: discuss the change in dates
Voting For: Littlegeorge, Lewis, Earth, Ross, Solomon
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (5-0-0-1)
4-4. Impact Aid Application has been submitted
4-5. Board Signatures on Master Teacher Contract (Approved January 13th)
5. New Business
5-1. Approve School Calendar for 2025-2026
Motion: Earth
Second: Lewis
Discussion: discuss the change in dates
Voting For: Lewis, Earth, Ross, Solomon, Littlegeorge
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (5-0-0-1)
5-2. Approve Academy Trips (Washington DC & Senior Trip)
Motion: Solomon
Second: Ross
Discussion: cost, fundraisers, student contributions
Voting For: Earth, Ross, Solomon, Littlegeorge, Lewis
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Bass III
Motion Carried: (5-0-0-1)
2.
February 10, 2025 School Board Meeting
5-3. Thelma Whitewater-WPD Victim Specialist Program Coordinator
5-4. CPA for Winnebago Public School Audits (Receive 2024 Audit Copies)
5-5. Approve 2025-2027 School Board Committees
Motion: Ross
Second: Lewis
Discussion: assign committees

The regular meeting of the Board of Education (the “Board”) of Thurston
County School District 0017 (Winnebago Public Schools) in the State of Nebraska (the “District”) will be held at 4:45 PM, on Monday, April 14th, 2025 in the
regular meeting place of the Board, the School Conference Room on Highway
77 & 75 in the Village of Winnebago, Nebraska. An agenda, kept continuously
current, is available for public inspection in the offices of the District Superintendent, located at Highway 77 & 75, 878-2224. The meeting will be open to the
attendance of the public. If the meeting needs to be rescheduled, the 1st rescheduled date and time is Thursday, 17th, 2025 at 4:45p.m. and the 2nd rescheduled
date and time will be Monday, 21th, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awinnebago%3A35e14a62e03beea2. Public record. Not legal advice.