Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Concert Review:

Jelly Roll

page: 6

Winnebago Veteran

Announcements

page: 6

Volume 54, Number 7

In honor of the new year’s thunder this past

weekend, our masthead for this issue features

the icon representing the Thunder Clan / Wakaja

Hikikarac. The Thunder Clan is the clan from

which the Chief was traditionally selected.

The Thunder Clan is one of the four sky clans.

Peacetime decisions were made by the Thunder

Chief, while war related actions may have been

decided by another clan leader. Pipe carriers

from the Thunder Clan functioned also as the

guardians of peace among the membership and

outside people. Families within the clan include:

Baker, Bassette, Bradford, Beaver, Bigfire,

Blackhawk, Grayhair, Hanken (descendent of

Smoke family), Hunter, Kelsey, Payer, Raymond, Smith, and Tebo. Our gratitude to the HoChunk Renaissance Department for providing

their guidance with the information shared here.

Nį̄šoc Nįgešąną

Bago Bits

April 4th, The Boys & Girls Club held a

groundbreaking ceremony. Their new building

will be located in the Ho-Chunk Village 2.0.

This exciting expansion will create more

opportunities for the youth and community in

many ways.

Hō hirogįnįną wī

Fish Appearing Moon

Saturday, April 12, 2025

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ROLL FORWARD

By Brian Chamberlain, WIN

Editor

[Winnebago, NE] The

construction projects that are

happening in and around the

community of Winnebago are

numerous. With the turning seasons

coming back into better weather,

each of those projects continue to

move forward. “There’s really a

lot happening in Winnebago right

now.”, stated Isaac Smith, ViceChairman of the Winnebago Tribal

Council.

In late January (2025), the

Winnebago Tribal Council wanted

to update the community on

how the construction projects

happening in our reservation home

are progressing. At that event the

various departments took the lead on

each of their project’s description,

which included funding sources,

completion timelines, and other vital

details. At that event, which was

held inside the Whirling Thunder

Wellness Gym, one tribal member

who attended told the WIN, “It’s

good to see all the activity because

our people need so much more than

we have today.” She continued, “[a]

nd it’s kind of cool to think about

how our people are going to move

forward in years to come.”

As each of the projects was

described at that morning’s event,

the details began to become apparent

in ways that many tribal members

had not heard about or realized. With

the size of the construction efforts

ranging from totally new buildings

created from the ground up, to

Con’t. on page 2...

HOCAK FIGHTER IN DUBAI

The Winnebago Public School Academy

program attended the Nebraska Breakfast In

Washington, DC. The group met with Senator

Fischer and listened to the entire Nebraska

Delegation. Great experiences!

Recently, Nebraska State Senator, Glen

Meyer met with the Winnebago Tribal Council. Senator Meyer has adopted and passed

legislatures supporting school accomplishments and the management of hospital reimbursement funds.

Shared in Winnebago Construction Project

of the Week: Community parks. Three parks

are anticipated to be built by Fall 2025. They

will be located next to the Kelly Pond on

Thunderway, in the Ho-Chunk 2.0 site on Fish

Street and Thunder Road, and out to the BIA

next to the 12 plex apartments. Amenities like

walking paths and picnic shelters included.

By Brian Chamberlain

Photos by Kevin Ebert / Brian

Chamberlain / BKFC

[Winnebago, NE] On Friday,

April 4, 2025, the hometown

Winnebago crowd was treated to a

mid-afternoon bout featuring one

of our own, Carlos Trinidad-Snake.

The young tribal member traveled to

the other side of the globe landing

in the grand desert city of Dubai

U.A.E. This fantastic oasis-paradise

city is where Trinidad-Snake took

his undefeated record back into the

squared-circle hoping to dethrone the

reigning Welter-Weight Champion,

Austin Trout.

Trinidad-Snake has been making a

name for himself in the Bare Knuckle

Fighting Championship (BKFC)

taking on significant challenges,

and each time coming away with a

convincing win over each opponent.

Just last year in his first Main Event

match-up. Trinidad-Snake fought

in Omaha, Nebraska against a

formidable opponent, Justin Pague.

Trinidad-Snake won that bout in

convincing fashion earning a TKO

after fracturing Pague’s jaw.

Training for the Skywalker 101

Club in Omaha, the 29-year-old

fighter has been rising in the ranks of

the BKFC for a few years now. While

dabbling in other sanctioned fighting

formats, it is the BKFC that seems to

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COMMUNITY

...Cont. from front page CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

ROLL FORWARD...

interior and cosmetic renovations,

the overall effort is nothing less than

staggering. “We take pride in our

home, and we know we have many

more of our people to care for still.”,

said one staff member who is also a

tribal member.

Of the projects, a few have been

moved even closer to completion

due to the better weather and

previously established timing

schedules. The Blackhawk

Community Center (BHCC), which

houses the Winnebago Tribal

Council and several members of

the WTN Administrative staff

was closed last year, for example.

To allow the building to undergo

a massive interior make-over,

the displaced staff members and

Council moved north to the former

LPTC Eagle dormitory, aka St.

Augustine’s Monsignor’s House.

The interior BHCC renovation that

is taking place in that location will

bring about a whole new aspect

of tribal government with fully

enclosed offices, additional working

spaces and a whole new meeting

chamber. An unidentified member

of the construction crew said, “This

place is coming right along. It will

be done in no time.”

Another major project is the

new Emergency Services building.

Located immediately to the north

of the corporate limits for the

village of Winnebago, this multimillion-dollar new construction

will be a major step up for the

ageing facility that currently

houses the Fire Department and

other Emergency Services. As the

community of Winnebago continues

to grow the foundational basis for

these types of coverage becomes

even more important. “We know

that Winnebago will continue to

grow, so we’re going to need more

equipment that can handle a higher

population.”, Smith told the WIN.

Little Priest Tribal College also

recently held a dedication for it’s

new Science Building nearing

completion on that campus.

They also completed the update

and renovation of the Elk Clan

Auditorium that houses many classes

and community events. Both stories

were covered in previous issues of

the WIN.

12 Clans Unity Hospital and

WCHS are also in the mix, hosting

a series of listening sessions in

the past few months. Their staff is

seeking the advice and input of the

tribal membership as they move

their own construction planning

process forward. David Edwards,

CEO for WCHS told the WIN, “We

want to hear from the people.” The

12 Clans campus is expected to

undergo significant renovation and

new construction as they hope to

expand the footprint of the facility,

while reaching for greater coverage

of the healthcare needs of the

Winnebago people.

With all the construction activity

going on in our community, these

listed here are but a few. The WTN

Communications Department has

been featuring each of the projects

on its social media accounts, taking

them as the figurative ‘Winnebago

Construction Project of the Week.’

WCHS is also actively promoting its

projects’ progress via its own social

media. You can go to those pages

to see even more details about what

continues to happen here in town.

And as always you can find those

links online at winnebagotribe.com

Way to ‘grow’, Winnebago!

...Cont. from front page HOCAK FIGHTER IN DUBAI...

have the full attention of this young

hocak man. In pre-fight interviews

held during press conferences in

Dubai, Trinidad-Snake told the

news outlets, “I think Austin has

fought nothing but cans. I’m the best

opponent he’s fought. I’m going to

bring it to him.”

The overall event was scheduled to

begin at 11:00 AM Central Daylight

Time, a time that seemed to many, an

odd occurrence. This being the timing

because Dubai is a full 9-hours ahead

of the United States CDT time zone.

The start time, however, was for the

under-card fights which were stacked

up prior to the main events. Each of

those fights had their bright spots

and provided for much excitement as

the local crowds built and the people

filed in. The fight was shown at the

360 Lounge in WinnaVegas Casino

Resort, and at the downtown Big

Screen in Winnebago – where the

WIN posted up as well. Many tribal

members gathered at each location to

watch. “We’re so excited for this!”

one tribal member told the WIN as

the excitement grew along with the

crowd.

Scheduled for a full five rounds, the

match-up began with all the fanfare

and pageantry you’d expect of a title

bout. When Trinidad-Snake took the

arena holding the Winnebago tribal

flag above him, the now packed

Winnebago crowd cheered and

honked their car horns in support.

“We knew there would be a great

gathering of our people, and we

were most certainly showing that.”

Garan Coons, WTN Communications

Director said as the hype of the match

was about to begin.

The day was a cold one, but that

didn’t stop the people from gathering.

The downtown Winnebago Big

Screen is set up for larger crowds

and this kind of event fits right into

the reason the area exists. People sat

in their cars, on lawn chairs and on

the ground, ready to watch Carlos

Trinidad-Snake take on the reigning

champion for the Welter-Weight

crown. “A lot of people thought the

fight was going to be tonight, but

they forget where he is.”, said another

tribal member who was on hand to

witness history being made.

When the bell rang, and the fight

began, both contestants came out

ready to battle. The people cheered,

and the hype inside the arena given

by the commentators helped raise

everyone’s spirits to incredible

heights. All throughout the crowd the

people chanted and cheered, “Let’s

go Carlos!” and other unprintable

expletives.

Trinidad-Snake scored a knock

down early on as Trout began the

now typical dance related to most

mainstream boxing era prize fighters.

Yells like, “Hit him!” and “He’s

scared of you! [Carlos]” rang out

more and more. With only a few

exchanges, none of which had any

effect on either fighter, the match

exhausted all five of its scheduled

rounds. Trinidad-Snake retired to his

corner and donned his training club

t-shirt as he awaited the final results

from the 3-judge panel. But after just

a few moments, those judges wanted

to see more – and so did the crowd. A

sixth round was immediately begun.

In that short time frame, you could

see that for the first time, Trout gave

more effort in trying to lure TrinidadSnake in an exchange of hits. But

none of them landed anything of

consequence. Trinidad-Snake was

completely unscathed. Similarly,

Trinidad-Snake was unable to land

any of his signature hits that could

end the fight outright.

As the tension mounted the final

bell rang out. There was no winner by

KO or TKO. But Trinidad-Snake did

score his knock-down early on – but

would it be enough? The Winnebago

fighter stood the whole time in the

ring with the reigning champion, his

body and face practically untouched.

With well wishes from celebrities,

like Connor McGregor, who came

into the squared circle as the decision

was awaited, both fighters stood

side by side not knowing who the

judges had selected. Finally, in a split

decision, Trout was awarded the win.

“Oh my god, he was robbed.”, said

one member of the crowd. “That’s

why I don’t like watching regular

boxing anymore. All he did [Trout]

was dance around trying not to get

hit.”, said another. As expected, the

Winnebago crowd expressed their

displeasure with the unfavorable split

decision. But none of the comments

were of disappointment in TrinidadSnake. Rather, they were still cheers

of pride and chants of ‘next time’ or

that the decision should have gone the

other direction.

Carlos Trinidad-Snake is the son

of Annabelle (Snake) Trinidad and

grandson of the late, Lenore Snake.

Congratulations are in order for this

young fighter who is only at the

beginning of his amazing career.

The entire tribe cheered as you made

history once more on the biggest

stage in the world.

All involved in showing the day’s

events here in Winnebago would

also like to express their sincerest

gratitude and condolences to the

family of the late, Pat Greyhair,

for their kindness and heartfelt

permission to continue with all that

was shown.

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Wāgax hųk ra wāgax hokik’ųna

Letter to the Editor

In Loving Memory...

Joseph Everett Painter III

Joseph Everett Painter III, age 43, “Te

wocexi ga” passed into the spirit world on

March 31, 2025. He was born to his parents

Joseph and Cheryl Painter Jr. He was born on

April 20, 1981, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux

City, IA.

Joseph grew up in Winnebago, Nebraska.

He graduated Salutatorian from Winnebago

Public School in 2000. He excelled in Speech

and was selected to participate in the Nebraska

State Cadet Program through the American

Legion. He was also a member and served

as a Board member of the Native American

Church of North America.

Joseph was a spectacular pool player. He

enjoyed competing in the Rivercity pool

leagues and then went on to manage the Independent Sioux City pool league. Joseph was

employed with the Winnebago Tribe Nebraska

as the EPD Director and Air Quality Manager.

He was a National Board Member for the National Tribal Air Association. He received an

Air Quality Award for his work on improving

air quality for Indian Country. He also served

as the WTN Physical Resources Director for

many years. Joseph enjoyed spending time

with his family, grilling for family events,

praying for his family and anyone that needed

a word of prayer.

He is survived by his parents Joby Jr.

and Cheryl Painter, his siblings Miskoo

and Holly Petite, Anpao, Wicahpi, Tatanka,

and Wakan Petite and numerous nieces,

nephews, aunts, tegas, cousins, and grandchildren.

He joins in everlasting life maternal

grandparents Lillian Lebeau Chase, Dwayne

DeCora, paternal grandparents Joseph Painter Sr., Mary Cleveland Painter, Aunt Vivian

Painter, Sister Faith Rose Means and many

aunts and uncles.

Wake Services were Tuesday April 1st,

2025, at 10 am at the Ho-Chunk Center in

Winnebago, Nebraska with John Morris

Sr. officiating. Native American Church

services were conducted April 2, 2025. His

funeral was held on April 3rd, 2025, at 2:00

PM. Joseph was laid to rest in the Winnebago Cemetery on the Cleveland/Painter plot.

The family of Joseph Everett Painter

III, “Te wocexi ga” would like to thank the

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, the Native

American Church, John Morris Sr., and all

of those who helped the family during this

difficult time in burying our loved one.

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

DISTRICT 17

WINNEBAGO, NEBRASKA

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.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. JFJ25-012

The People of the Winnebago Tribe

In the Interest of:

O.L. (Born 09/2010)

Notice of Hearing

Case No. JFJ25-015

The People of the Winnebago Tribe

In the Interest of:

D.M. (Born 11/2008)

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.

Next WIN News

Deadline:

April 22nd, 2025

To:

MICHELLE SHERIDAN, Mother

ARTHUR MARR, Father

You are hereby notified that a hearing for

an Initial Appearance concerning the above

referred minor individual(s) in case no. JFJ25015 has been scheduled and will be heard in

the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,

Nebraska on the 7th day of MAY, 2025 at the

hour of 10:00 A.M.

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on April 26, 2025.

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COMMUNITY

WCHS Celebrates National Nutrition Month with Community, Culture,

and Healthy Living

By:Erin McElroy Communications Manager

Winnebago, NE – The Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS) wrapped up a

successful National Nutrition Month, celebrating

the natural medicines of food, family, movement,

and cooking space. This year’s activities were

inspired by the book, The Seven Circles, which was

read by the WCHS Wa i pi nagu (Diabetes) Program

& Wellness Program’s book club earlier this year.

This year’s activities focused on incorporating traditional, nourishing foods and encouraging healthy

habits that honor cultural traditions.

“The goal of our book club is to read books as

a team throughout the year to help us incorporate

more cultural concepts in our activities. This first

book was a good one. We enjoyed the great reminders of ways our relatives-maintained wellness

in the past” said Camilla Barajas, Director of Wa i

pi nagu (Diabetes) Program. “We watched families

come together to cook, share stories, walk during a

chilly day and tell us how wonderful they felt. This

was a reminder that we have always had these

traditional medicines: food, family, movement,

and cooking space, we just forgot they were

medicines.”

Throughout the month of March, WCHS hosted

a series of events aimed at strengthening community connections through food and movement.

To highlight the importance of physical activity,

WCHS first hosted the Movement is Medicine

Walk, encouraging community members to step

outside and embrace the benefits of fresh air and

exercise. Despite the chilly weather, many participated in the 10-minute lap challenge, proving

that even a short walk can boost mental wellness

and physical health. The first 150 walkers received

a special sweatshirt, and all participants enjoyed

snacks and camaraderie.

Community members also gathered for a freezer

meal workshop, “Our Cooking Space is Medicine,”

where they learned how to prepare healthy, homemade meals for themselves and their families. The

hands-on workshop emphasized that food is more

than just fuel; it is medicine that nourishes both

the body and spirit. Later in the month, families

took part in a Soup Cook-Off “Food, Family, &

Community are Medicine,” competing to create

the most delicious, heartwarming soup. Community members served as judges, tasting and voting for

their favorites, while participants, whether parents

and children or grandparents and grandchildren,

received a $25 gift card to assist with ingredients.

As National Nutrition Month comes to a

close, WCHS encourages the community to

continue prioritizing healthy eating, movement,

and time with loved ones. “The lessons we

celebrate this month should carry on all year

long,” said Pilar Aldrich, Director of the

Wellness Program. “Food, movement, and

togetherness are essential to our overall

well-being.”

Aim for Sobriety

By: Sarah Collison Marketing Specialist

What: Aim for Sobriety is an archery event with WCHS Recovery Program.

Who: WCHS’s Recovery Program invites the community to come connect with

other people who struggle with alcoholism and addiction or know someone

who is.

Why: To help the public explore archery a fun activity with a lot of cultural

significance to our community while allowing the recovery program to locate

and share resources with individuals within the community that may need help

navigating their journey to sobriety or maintain their recovery.

Who Should Attend: Open to the public.

When: April 16th, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

WCHS Strengthens Patient-Centered Care with

“WCHS is Listening” Monthly Event

By: Erin McElroy, Communications Manager

Winnebago, NE – The Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS) is

deepening its commitment to patient-centered care with its ongoing initiative,

“WCHS is Listening.” Held three times so

far this year, this monthly event provides

an open and welcoming space for community members to share their feedback,

experiences, and ideas directly with WCHS

leadership.

Each month, WCHS leaders set up a

table either on campus or in the community,

inviting patients and families to stop by and

share their thoughts. Whether it’s feedback

on services, suggestions for improvement,

or personal stories about their healthcare

experiences, every voice is valued. This

effort is part of a larger initiative to enhance

care by ensuring that the needs and concerns of patients remain at the center of

WCHS’s mission.

“Our goal is to foster open communication with our patients and community members,” said David Edwards, CEO of WCHS.

“By listening directly to those we serve, we

can make meaningful improvements that

reflect the needs of our community.”

The response so far has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing

appreciations for the opportunity to have

their voices heard. WCHS is committed

to continuing this effort and will hold

“WCHS is Listening” events monthly

moving forward.

Community members are encouraged

to stop by future events and share their

input. The next session will be hosted by

Sara Mcintosh, Chief Nursing Officer

and Melanie Tuamoheloa, Primary Care

Manager on April 24th from 12-2pm

at WCHS’s main building. For more

information about “WCHS is Listening”

or other WCHS initiatives, visit wchs.

health.

Where:

Land of Wellness

341 Frenchman Street

Winnebago, NE 68071

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COMMUNITY

... Cont'd from last issue...

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Interim CAO Report: Presented by Darla

LaPointe, CEO

(Tyresha Romero on travel)

Aric Armell motioned to accept the Interim CAO January & February 2025 Report as

presented.

Coly Brown seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION (Department

Spotlight) Presented by Tatanka Petite and

Airic Brown.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE:

Water Quality Committee – 1 applicant; 3

vacancies

Lorelei DeCora motioned to appointe Terrie

Lee Medina to the Water Quality Committee

for a three (3) year term. Coly Brown seconded

the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Pow-Wow Committee – 1 applicant; 4

vacancies

Aric Armell motioned to appoint Terrie Lee

Medina to the @025 Homecoming Pow-wow

Committee for a three (3) year term. Kenneth

Mallory seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Tribal Housing Committee Discussion

Aric Armell motioned for the Winnebago Tribal Housing Committee to live on the

reservation.

Motion dies for lack of a second.

EDUCATION:

Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve the

EduCare Org Chart of the Education Department of the Tribe. Kenneth Mallory seconded

the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

ENROLLMENT:

Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt resolution #25-126: Tribal Enrollment Applicants

[A4427, A4503, A4610, A4629, A4630, A4631,

A4633, A4638]. Lorelei DeCora seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

FINANCE:

WTN Motor Vehicle Policy Manual Approval

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Motor Vehicle

Policy Manual. Kenneth Mallory seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Vehicle Tracking Bid

Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve the

Winnebago Vehicle GPS Tracking Bid for all

Tribal Vehicles; 18.95/vehicle & programs

can do a budget mod to pay for their vehicles.

Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

WAKE AND BRIAL:

Aric Armell motioned to approve the Wake

and Burial Policy and Procedures Manual with

corrections. Kenneth Mallory seconded the

motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT:

Amend/Approve Resolution#24-162A

Aric Armell motioned to amend resolution

#24-162A: Winnebago Tribe FY 2025 EPA

General Assistance Program, totaling $195,241.

Coly Brown seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Organizational Chart Approval

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

Summer EPD Intern to the Winnebago Tribe

of Nebraska Organizational Chart. Kenneth

Mallory seconded the Motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

HUMAN SERVICES:

Human Services Vehicle GPS and Dual

Video Camera Policy

Aric Armell motioned to approve the Human

Services Vehicle GPS and Dual video Camera

Policy. Coly Brown seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

TRIBAL COURT:

Budget Request

Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve the

$62,400 + benefits for the full time deputy

prosecutor and 3,600 for 3 attorneys at $40.00/

hrly to come out of the surplus. Aric Armell

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Termination of Contract

Aric Armell motioned to approve termination

of current attorney contract Stanley Law Firm.

Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Resolution to approve Independent Contractor

Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution

#25-127: Approving Child Support Enforcement Program Independent Contractor Agreement with Julie Greenamyre for Legal Services.

Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

OTHER:

NITC 3-14-25 agenda approval

NITC 10-4-24 Meeting minutes approval

Aric Armell motioned to approve the NITC:

Agenda, meeting minutes, and $857.40 for

stipends of $50.00/Veterans and $50.00/drum

group singers to be paid out of Tribal Council

Events. Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Aric Armell motioned to go into Executive

Session at 1:13 p.m. Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Lorelei DeCora motioned to come out of

Executive Session at 3:20 p.m. Aric Armell

seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to approve the $1,000

match for the Big Time Elite Basketball Team

for the All West Tournament in Denver on

March 28, 2025. Kenneth Mallory seconded

the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Kenneth Mallory motioned to direct Human

Services to pay tribal member (EBJ) electric

bill $532.85 + reconnect fee, for one time. Aric

Armell seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

ADJOURN:

Coly Brown motioned to adjourn at 3:27

p.m. Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no

(0) abstain

Motion carried.

Vice Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting

at 3:27 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lorelei DeCora, Member

Winnebago Tribal Council

CONCUR:

Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary

Winnebago Tribal Council

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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Question of the Issue:

Something important is on the line. Family pride hangs

in the balance. Someone dear needs a Grammy winning

performance out of you. So, tell us, what is your “Go To”

karaoke song? Tell us all about it.

GARAN: First, I suck at singing - ha-ha. Every now and then I can jam a powwow

song though. I would play it safe if I was put on the spot and probably sing that song

by the Champs called “Tequila” ha-ha...sing it in your head...it only says tequila 3x

during the song. If you can’t sing either, I would recommend it. You can thank me

later.

BRIAN: One of my friends once said to me, “After 1am I sing just like Mariah Carey!” I had to disagree with that and told her to take another swig. However, if you ever

hear me sing it probably is after 1am, and you’ll never want a hearing aid. But I’ll pick

“I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues” by Elton John. It’s just a good song to

ruin. ... don’t wish it away... :-p

TYLER: The only song I’ve sung in public is ‘Happy Birthday’ but if my back was

against the wall and my life was on the line.......... my “Moment for Life” by Nicki

Minaj would save us all.

CHRISTINA: I would probably have to go with a Mary J. Blige song, which one??

Pick one lol.

KEVIN: A song named, “In Color” by Jamie Johnson. It’s the only song I’ve ever

sang in public besides Happy Birthday.

BETHANI: The only karaoke I do is when I’m getting ready. Something about the

echos from the bathroom walls will do it for me every time! My go to karaoke song

is going to be “Crimson & Clover” by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. Mostly, because I

want to sing the “ba-da da-da da-da” & no words will be forgotten! :)

Concert Review:

Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken Tour An Unforgettable Experience

By Garan Coons

Photos by Garan Coons

Throughout my concert-going life, I’ve

witnessed some truly memorable performances, from the raw energy of Linkin Park to the

smooth harmonies of my childhood idols, Dru

Hill. However, my recent experience at Jelly

Roll’s “Beautifully Broken” Tour has unequivocally catapulted itself to the top of my all-time

favorites.

That Tuesday evening at Omaha, Nebraska’s

CHI Health Center Arena was buzzing with anticipation. The tour boasted impressive opening

acts: Shaboozey, currently riding high with his

chart-topping hit “Tipsy, A Bar Song,” and ERNEST, known for his popular track “Cowgirls”

featuring Morgan Wallen. Full disclosure: prior

to this concert, I wasn’t particularly familiar

with the music of Jelly Roll, ERNEST, or Shaboozey. It was only through a fortunate turn of

events – my significant other’s cousin offering

her unused tickets – that I found myself saying,

“Let’s roll, to Jelly Roll,” ever the enthusiast

for LIVE music.

Upon arriving at our seats, Shaboozey had

just finished his set. ERNEST then took the

stage for a solid 40 minutes, delivering mostly

slower-paced songs before concluding with

his hit single, “Cowgirls.” Finally, the moment

arrived for the headliner, Jelly Roll. Our seats

offered an excellent vantagepoint, situated

stage left and just two rows up from the floor.

This meant we could enjoy the show without

the need to stand for the entire duration, providing an eye-level perspective of the performers.

Jelly Roll’s entrance was unique, beginning

at the back of the arena. His stage setup was

equally distinctive, featuring two separate

stages. The main stage was a spectacle of large

screens, dynamic lighting, and dramatic skull

props that descended from the ceiling, all backing his talented band. In contrast, the rear stage

was intentionally more understated, lacking the

flash of the main setup. This design choice, it

became clear, was deliberate, allowing the raw

emotion and meaning of his songs to resonate

without distraction.

Jelly Roll’s setlist comprised 19 songs, open-

ing with the powerful and introspective “I Am

Not Okay,” a slower track that truly showcased

his vocal ability. It was immediately apparent

that every note was sung live, with no hint

of overdubbing or lip-syncing – a refreshing

authenticity that I deeply appreciated, having

attended concerts where genuine audience engagement felt lacking. By the third song, with

the high-energy “Get By,” the show shifted into

high gear. Flames erupted, captivating drum

and guitar solos filled the arena, and stunning

motion graphics danced across the background

jumbotrons.

Throughout his performance, Jelly Roll

encouraged numerous sing-alongs. While I

wished I knew more of the lyrics, the sheer

power of over 25,000 voices uniting in song

was undeniably moving. I found myself

completely engrossed, not wanting the concert

to end as he shared his personal journey, his

music, and the path that led him to that main

stage. At one point, his heartfelt words resonated deeply: “This isn’t a concert! It’s a family

reunion!”

Finally, the one song I recognized began as

his encore: the widely known “Save Me.” For

this final performance, Jelly Roll returned to

the rear stage. To my utter surprise, a suspended steel frame of a house descended around

him. The frame then dramatically caught fire,

and it literally began to rain. I was completely

blown away by this theatrical display! He performed the entire song soaked by the artificial

rain. I must admit, my focus was somewhat

diverted as I marveled at the intricate rigging –

Where was the water going? Would his wireless

mic survive? Would he catch a cold? – but the

spectacle was nonetheless captivating.

Ultimately, Jelly Roll delivered an amazing

and unforgettable concert experience. I was

impressed to learn that he will be touring with

Post Malone later this spring, and based on this

performance, I wholeheartedly recommend

seeing it. 5 out of 5 stars!

Jelly Roll – Beautifully Broken Tour

Featuring Shaboozey & ERNEST

LIVE Nation

CHI Healthcare Arena – Omaha

From the Desk of the Commander of the

Winnebago Veteran’s Association

On March 15th, 2025, I attended the Annual American Legion meeting held in Hartington,

Nebraska. During that event the LaMere-Greencrow-Rice Post 363 received the Post Membership Retention Award. This award is given for retaining membership in the post of 90% or

above for the year that was 2023. I was honored to receive this award for Post 363.

At the end of the meeting, the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary read the list of fallen

auxiliary members in District 3 for the State of Nebraska. When Winnebago was called the

auxiliary members read off the name of the late Viola LaPointe. A flower was placed on their

stand in her honor. It showed the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary supports their members

with honoring those who have fallen.

American Legion Post 363 Commander, Gordon Rave

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