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Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Food Review:
Los Altos Restaurant

Editor’s Review:
Despicable Me 4

page: 6

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Volume 53, Number 15

Our masthead this issue features the second two of two winners from the WIN’s powwow
photo contest held on our Facebook page.
The first photo submitted is from Belle Bearskin-Blackbird. This young man dances his
style at our powwow. The second photo came
to us from Carmen Snow. Her throwback photo
shows the Winnebago Veteran’s Color Guard at
Grand Entry from days long past. We’re happy
to congratulate both Belle and Carmen on being selected in this year’s contest. All winners
receive a smokin’ hot Winnebago Indian News
t-shirt and bragging rights for all four days of
the 158th Homecoming Celebration. You can
see each of the entries on our Facebook page
Winnebago Indian-News. Thanks for your
photo entries, everyone, and Congratulations,
Belle & Carmen!

Waxoc ra wīra
Corn Tasseling Moon

President Biden Signed the
Winnebago Land Transfer Act Into Law

WINNEBAGO, NE – President Biden
signed the Winnebago Land Transfer Act
into law today July 12, 2024, bringing a
close to the Tribe’s 50-year effort to restore
approximately 1,600 acres of land illegally
taken by the federal government in the
1970s.
“On this historic day, I am thankful for our
ancestors, including the late Louis LaRose,
who fought tirelessly to secure and protect
our homelands and taught us to how to be
resilient and persistent,” said Winnebago
Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan. It has
been an honor to carry on their work and
have the bill signed into law in their honor,”
Chairwoman Kitcheyan continued.
The bill that President Biden signed
into law, H.R. 1240, was introduced by
Representative Randy Feenstra of Iowa
and cosponsored by the entire Nebraska

July 3rd, the first annual “Summer
Toss-up” cornhole event was held at the
Big Screen! Attendees played in a double
elimination tournament. The first-place
winner took home a cornhole set and all
the bragging rights. First place winners
are Braden and Airic Brown, second
place is Robbie Lovejoy and Garan
coons, third place is Trayven and Tayen
Brown. See ya next year

and Iowa Congressional Delegations as
well as Representative Sharice Davids — a
member of the Winnebago’s sister tribe,
the Ho-Chunk Nation. The House of Representatives passed the bill by voice vote on
February 5, 2024.
Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), along with
Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Joni Ernst (R-IA), introduced
an identical bill and ushered the House bill
through the Senate. On June 20, 2024, Senator Fischer requested unanimous consent
that the Senate approve the Winnebago
Land Transfer Act, which resulted in the bill
being sent to the President. The bill was
subsequently presented to President Biden
who signed the bill into law earlier today.
The Tribe will be forever grateful to Representative Randy Feenstra, Senator Deb
Fischer, Senator Chuck Grassley, Senator

Pete Ricketts, Senator Joni Ernst, Representative Sharice Davids, Representative
Mike Flood, Representative Zach Nunn, Representative Adrian Smith, Representative
Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Representative
Don Bacon, Representative Ashley Hinson,
the House Committee on Natural Resources,
the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and
the Department of the Interior for aikiruti,
“standing arm in arm,” with the Winnebago
people through this momentous effort.
The enactment of the Winnebago Land
Transfer Act is a testament to the Winnebago
peoples’ persistence, determination, and
commitment to being a good neighbor.
“The Tribal Council would like to thank the
Winnebago people for entrusting us to fight
for this land that is forever ours,” said Chairwoman Kitcheyan.

IRON HORSE CASINO TURNS 20

By Brian Chamberlain
Photos by Brian Chamberlain

Early July, Ho-Chunk Renaissance
began their Waje/Ribbon Shirt sewing
class for 20 groups of two (40 total). Materials were provided, upon completion
of the class attendees are able to keep
their sewing machine. Pictured above
is Candace Payer & Wihtha Aldrich
wearing their finished product. More recently, July 15th HCR had their first day
of moccasins class. During all sessions
participants went over Ho-Chunk words
and phrases. Overall, these learning
opportunities connect our community as
well as our culture, Thank you Ho-Chunk
Renaissance!

Saturday, July 20, 2024

[Emerson, NE] On July 9th, 2024, the Iron
Horse Bar & Casino located here celebrated
20 years in business. “It’s very nice to see
the operation still moving forward even after
all these years.” said WGDC CEO Sharon
Redhorn-Chamberlain. The Iron Horse Casino operates as a fully owned subsidiary
of the Winnebago Gaming Development
Corporation (WGDC). The WGDC is incorporated under the corporate code of the
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska as a wholly
owned corporation of the Winnebago Tribe.
Opening its doors for the first time in 2004
the evolution of the property has been gradual and steady. Operated since inception by
the WGDC as a Class II gaming property,

as defined by the Indian Gaming Regulatory
Act of 1988 (IGRA), the Iron Horse remains
a vital part of the local Emerson, Nebraska
community. “We’ve really come a long way.
More than what most people even know
about.” Redhorn-Chamberlain continued.
“Our operation is set up to create opportunities for our people through jobs and other
training methods. I’m proud of what we
continue to accomplish because our people
benefit first from everything we do.”
In 2004, following the decision of the US
Supreme Court to not hear the case won by
the Santee Sioux Nation in Federal District
Court regarding operation of Class II gaming
within the State of Nebraska, the Winnebago
Tribe entered the field boldly but with caution. “The tribe wasn’t sure how to proceed
to be honest. All we knew was the larger

issues needed to be addressed and Class II
gaming provided one route toward that goal.
We secured the location, set it up, opened
the doors, and never looked back.” said
the former WGDC CEO, Brian Chamberlain.
Those larger concerns included protecting
the western side of our reservation from being diminished or ‘disestablished’ by one of
the courts. That kind of attempt was made
in South Dakota against the Yankton Sioux
tribe, among others.
“Providing our people with job opportunities and helping them to grow as managers
and even executives is my favorite part of
what we do here.” said WGDC Board Chair,
Janet Bird. The WGDC has been for quite
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some time now nearly fully staffed by Winnebago tribal members and Winnebago
household members. The CEO is a tribal member as are the managers and supervisors.
“That has been one of our highest goals – to hire and train our own people to succeed.
We place them into positions of authority because we know they can fill the roles and do
a wonderful job. We trust our own people. We’re more than happy to promote our own
people too.” the WGDC CEO elaborated.
As a Class II gaming property, the facility is governed by the Winnebago Tribal Code
[Title IX] and meets all requirements of our gaming law to be in compliance with those
rules. The facilities are licensed by the Winnebago Gaming Commission as are each of
the staff members.
“Over these 20 years the operations have seen a whole lot of change. Some of it good,
some of it not, and some really strange!” Redhorn-Chamberlain said with a chuckle. “Working
as a cashier in the early days it’s wild to think about what’s happened over here. I’m glad
we still make good on what we set out to do. Now hopefully soon Class III will come through
and change us even more.” she continued. The Winnebago Tribe opened the doors for
negotiations with the State of Nebraska regarding a Class III gaming compact earlier this
year. [see previous WIN story] The document is with the legal teams now. The WIN has
not received an update on the status of that process as of press time.
“Be sure to come help us celebrate during our 20th anniversary promotion coming up
on the 20th of this month.” their CEO stated. “We always have a good time and you’re all
invited.” Congratulations on 20 years, Iron Horse! May you have many more to come. – WIN
[Editor’s note: The author of this article, Brian Chamberlain, served as CEO of the WGDC
for 17 years.]

Winnebago Public Schools to Expand HoChunk Dual
Language Immersion Classes
Winnebago Public Schools has reached an agreement to fund an expansion of the HoChunk Dual Language Immersion class for the 2024-2025 school year. The class is a joint
venture between the HoChunk Renaissance Program and Winnebago Public School. The
goal of the program is to develop more HoChunk speakers by teaching school curriculum
in both the English and HoChunk language starting in the first grade. The first cohort of
the HoChunk Dual Language Immersion class was set to end once that group of 1st grade
students finished 3rd grade. A proposal to consider continuing cohort one through 6th
grade, and begin a second cohort of 1st grade students was presented to the Winnebago
Public Schools Board of Education. The WPS School Board unanimously approved the
expansion at the May 13th board meeting. Winnebago Public Schools and the HoChunk
Renaissance program are excited to expand this program that is vitally important to our
community in Winnebago.
WPS provides the funding and access to students, while the Renaissance program
provides the teachers with the knowledge of HoChunk language and culture. Winnebago
Public Schools Superintendent Kamau Turner says “Having students that are connected
to their language and culture is an important piece of our goal to improve the quality of
education for Winnebago Public School students. Expanding the dual language program
is another step towards preparing our students for their futures”. The second cohort is
planning to start with 1st grade students in the 2024-2025 school year.

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Request of ribbon skirts/shirts maker

1. Background Information
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska “Tribe” is announcing a request for proposal for
cultural items designer for the Winnebago 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 Tribe is seeking a qualified lanyard and ribbon skirt/shirt maker as a part of CTE
graduation kits upon our students receiving their diploma or certification. More detailed
information will be shared upon approval of the bid.
2. Contents of Proposal
In its proposal, Bidder shall submit, at minimum, Bidder’s credentials and qualifications, a
summary of any prior experiences which makes Bidder qualified to perform the
scope work requested and requested financial compensation.
3. Timeline
Bidder shall be submitted no later than 4:30pm CT on August 1, 2024, to LaTeasha
Bass, CTE Project Director. EMAIL: lateasha.bass@winnebagotribe.com. DELIVERY:
hand delivered to 201 Ho-Chunk Plaza, Unit 8 in Winnebago, Neb.
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.

LPTC Registration Event

We wanted to share some information regarding the Registration
Event we’re having next week Wednesday (7/24 11:00 AM – 2:00PM)
at Little Priest Tribal College. We encourage current and new students to register for the Fall semester.

Environmental Assessment for
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Fiber Broadband
Comments, suggestions, and questions on the Proposed Project
will be received from July 20, 2024 to August 19, 2024 and can be
emailed to NEPAComments@ntia.gov, or mailed to Attn: Amanda
Pereira, Environmental Program Officer, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce,
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 4878, Washington, DC 20230.
Date of Publication to BroadbandUSA
07-03-2024
A physical copy will be placed at the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Planning Office: 121 S. Bluff St, Winnebago, NE 68071

Financial Aid Office - 402-878-2380 Option 1
Admissions Office - 402-878-2380 Option 2
All students who register for the fall semester by the end of business day on July 24, 2024, will be eligible for prizes. Feel free to
visit LPTC employees on campus with any questions and enjoy
lunch while you register for courses.

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Wāgax hų̄k ra wāgax hokik’ųna
Letter to the Editor

JESUS OUR SAVIOR
LUTHERAN OUTREACH

Dear Winnebago Indian News,
My dad, Robert Franklin Nash, is a Winnebago Indian and he is turning to be 102 years old.
He reads the Winnebago Indian News. Can you
please print an article about him. I am sending
a picture also.
He was born July 14, 1922 in Winnebago,
Nebraska and is the grandson of Josephine
Wilson Nash. He grew up in Thurston, Nebraska.
Robert served in the Army during World War
ll from 1942-1946 and was part of the European
Theater of Operations.
He graduated from the University of Utah
and was in the first graduating class from the
school of Pharmacy in 1950.
Robert moved to California in 1950 and married Lorraine Oblock in 1951. He has 4 children,
8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
He retired from being a pharmacist in 1982.
He still lives at home in Concord, California.
Robert’s wife, Lorraine, lived to be 100 years
old. His secret to longevity is to keep moving
and eating Lorraine’s home cooked food which
she made from scratch.

Happy 102nd
Birthday!

“Wages of sin versus free gift”
The apostle Paul writes that one is either
a slave to sin or, by the grace of God, a
slave of righteousness. One either receives
the wages of sin or is blessed with the free
gift of God.
Paul writes: ‘When you were slaves to sin,
you were free from the control of righteousness. What benefit did you reap at that time
from the things you are now ashamed of?
Those things result in death! But now that
you have been set free from sin and have
become slaves to God, the benefit you reap
leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of
God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord’
[Romans 6:20-23 NIV].
Our natural sinful tendency is to either
make light of the seriousness of sin; or to
condemn one so harshly that the sinner feels
that there is no hope, only shame, regret,
frustration, humiliation, and utter despair!
The apostle Paul balances between these
two extremes. Paul never lessens the seriousness of disobeying God. Disobedience
results in death - namely physical death.
God’s Word further reveals that there is also
a second death; everlasting separation from
the loving presence of Creator God.
Creator God sent His Son, Jesus, to en-

By: Pastor Ricky Jacob

dure both the physical death as well as the
second death - the feeling of being forsaken,
or banished by His heavenly Father. Jesus
in spite of being a slave of righteousness,
paid with his suffer and death the wages of
mankind’s sin.
Paul, in his letters to God’s saints, never
neglects to offer the grace of God. Through
faith in Jesus - one is promised everlasting
life. It is my prayer that you appreciate both
of these sides of God.
One more point to make regarding Paul’s
letter to those to whom he is writing this letter
(namely those who are loved by God and
are called saints at Rome). Paul confronts
the readers with the reality of their nature sinful; as well as the world in which they live
- immoral. As called saints the readers are to
abandon the ways of their past and to avoid
going back to their former sinful lifestyles.
What are these former sinful lifestyles. I
ask you to get out your Bible and read from
chapter one of Romans, beginning at the
eighteenth verse all the way through verse
thirty-two.
In closing, if you consider yourself a
Christian, a follower of Christ Jesus then you
are to live as a slave of righteousness to the
glory of God, obediently walking in the ways
of Creator God.

LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV24-110

Winnebago

In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
Laura Buchanan
In Re:
A.H (Born 06/2011)

SUICIDE IN INDIAN COUNTRY PART 51

Indian News
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TO:
STEPHANIE HARLAN, MOTHER
ALL POSSIBLE FATHERS

You are hereby notified that a petition has
been filed for Guardianship and a hearing
concerning the above referred Individual(s)
in Case No. CV24-110 has been scheduled
and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal
Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 19TH
day of August, 2024 at the hour of 11:00 A.M

published by the
Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska”.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
Fran Sharpback
In Re:
K.H. (Born 04/2008)

In the Matter of the
Name Change Petition of:
MAHAWEE ROSE MARIE GRANT
to ROSE MARIE GRANT

Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV13-018

Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV24-124

To:

ANY INTERESTED PARTIES

TO:
JADE HARDEN, MOTHER
You are hereby notified that a petition for
WAYLON BLACKBIRD, FATHER
Name Change has been filed and a hearing
concerning the above referred Individual in

case no. CV24-124 has been scheduled and
You are hereby notified that a petition has will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court
been filed for Guardianship and a hearing of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 8TH day
concerning the above referred Individual(s) of AUGUST, 2024 at the hour of 10:30 A.M.
in Case No. CV13-018 has been scheduled
and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal
Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 5TH
day of AUGUST, 2024 at the hour of 10:00
A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Matter of the
Name Change Petition of:
JASON LEE HAMILTON
to JASON LEE SHERIDAN

In the Matter of the Custody Petition of:
LAKEN REDOWL
vs.
LONNIE WHITEBEAVER

To:

To:

Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV24-126

What is the perception the public has about suicide victims?
They, and their survivors, are viewed as “guilty” victims. The word guilt is virtually hyphenated with suicide. Even the language reflects this. Kindly intended people will say
such things as, “Oh, it must be terrible for that family dealing with all that guilt”, or “Oh that
poor family; they must feel guilty”. There is no other cause of death that assumes a guilty
complicity on the part of a family.
This has made it very difficult to form suicide survivor grief groups. In ten years these
groups have not achieved a powerful national organization that charters groups or helps
develop facilitators. By contrast, Mothers Against Drunk Driving quickly grew nationwide,
and had a tremendous influence on legislation. Their victims are generally perceived as
“innocent” victims of bad people.
Do “bad” or “busy” parents cause suicide?
NO. Good or bad parenting is obviously important, but it is irrelevant to suicide. To say
bad parents cause suicide is like saying that only children of bad parents get cancer. Busy
and career oriented parents who move a lot because of their jobs do not cause suicide.
There are many “bad” parents whose children do not kill themselves; there are many
“good” parents whose children do. Our society has too often fostered the belief that suicide
occurs in “bad” families – “bad and sick” families. Historically, blaming families and cheap
talk are all society has been willing to spend on suicide prevention.
Does rock music, Dungeons and Dragons or Satanism cause suicide?
No. A person who dies by suicide may be preoccupied with any one of these things,
and after a suicide there is a human tendency to blame it on someone or something. Some
music, games and Satanism are very unpopular, and therefore are convenient to blame.
People also look selectively at suicides.
They look at the suicides of people who were drawn to rock music, but not those drawn
to classical music. They notice the suicides of people who played Dungeon and Dragons,
but don’t notice the suicides of people who played Monopoly. They notice the suicides of
people who dabbled in Satanism, but overlook the suicides of Bible students.
Are some auto accidents really suicides?
Yes. There are some claims that up to 75% of single occupant auto fatalities are suicides.
There is very little research on autocide, but the studies there are indicate that one to five
percent of these facilities are suicides. It is usually not difficult to determine the cause of
death when an individual uses a car as a suicide method.
In such cases the driver hit a fixed object with no evidence of skidding, braking or other
evasive actions. The driver usually had a previous history of depression and talked about
suicide. When there are alcohol or drugs as an added element, the risk to the driver is
higher. Alcohol and drugs make people less inhibited and more prone to impulsive actions
which includes suicide.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (TALK), Winnebago Behavioral
Health 1-402-878-2911, After Hours Crisis # 1-712-259-3263.

Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV24-125

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. CV24-126 has been scheduled and
will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court
of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 5TH day
of AUGUST, 2024 at the hour of 10:30 A.M.

LONNIE WHITEBEAVER, FATHER

You are hereby notified that a Custody
petition has been filed and a hearing concerning the above referred Individual(s) in
case no. CV24-125 has been scheduled and
will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court
of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 8TH day
of AUGUST, 2024 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on August 3, 2024. DEADLINE for this issue will be July 30, 2024.

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WINNEBAGO POWWOW THROWBACKS

Saturday, July 20, 2024 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 5

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
MID-MONTHLY MEETING
June 17, 2024
TRIBAL COUNCIL:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Isaac Smith
Lorelei DeCora
Rona Stealer – in at 9:09 a.m.
Eugene DeCora, Sr.
Coly Brown
Kenneth Mallory – in at 9:12 a.m.
Aric Armell
Teresa Littlegeorge
OTHERS:
Kevin Ebert
Annabess Preston
Ramona Sheridan
Jasmine Lammers
Kiylista Free
Kiva Free
Kiana Lewis
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan Called the Meeting To Order
at 9:06 a.m.
PRAYER: Offered by Vice-Chairman
Isaac Smith.
AGENDA: Add: Under New Business,
#8. Adopt Resolution #24-148 Approve
Johnson O’Malley One-time Funding Request $7,500.00; Add Under: Tribal Council
Items, Tribal Council Travel to attend the
HHS Region 7 Tribal Consultation in Kansas
City, MI June 24-26, 2024.
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
agenda. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
READING OF THE MINUTES:
Aric Armell motioned to approve the June
3, 2024 Regular Tribal Council Meeting Minutes. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Isaac Smith motioned to approve the
June 10, 2024 Physical Resources Meeting
Minutes. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
RS – in at 9:09 a.m.
Isaac Smith motioned to approve the
June 13, 2024 HCI Non-Gaming Dividend
and War Horse Gaming Dividend Meeting
Minutes. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
KM – in at 9:12 a.m.
RATIFY THE FIVE SIGNATURES:
Aric Armell motioned to Ratify the Five
Signature, approve travel to attend the
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska VS U.S.
Army Hearing in Alexandria, VA District
Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on
July 12, 2024 for T.W. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
2024 Childrens’ Clothing Allowance
Isaac Smith motioned to approve
$478,172.50 for the 2024 Childrens’ Clothing Allowance. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
2024 Childrens’ Clothing Allowance will
be distributed July 31, 2024 (Wednesday)
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm in the Blackhawk
Community Center Gym and August 1,
2024 (Thursday) 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. in the
Blackhawk Community Center Gym.
Isaac Smith motioned to approve the
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Clothing
Allowance Address Verification Form for
2024-2025 school year. All cards must be
claimed by October 31, 2024.
Aric Armell motioned to accept Sarah
Snake’s resignation from the Tax Commission and advertise for 30 days to fill the
vacancy. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to table the 2024
Annual Homecoming Pow-Wow Budget.
Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Rona Stealer motioned to adopt Resolution #24-144 Approve the Child and Adult
Care Food Program (CACFP) for EduCare
Winnebago participation in the reimbursement program totaling in the amount of
$160,300.00 to operate beginning July 1,
2024 though June 30, 2025. Aric Armell
seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Rona Stealer motioned to adopt Resolution #24-145 Approve FY24 Tribal Opioid
Response Grant (TOR) $1,250.00 for the
YCIC/Youth Shelter. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Rona Stealer motioned to adopt Resolution #24-146 Approve the FY EPD CERCLA
Section 128(a) Tribal Response Program
– Brownsfield Grant $102, 142.00 for the
Winnebago EPD. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to adopt Resolution
#24-147 Approve FY24 EPD CCERCLA Sec-

tion 128(a) Tribal Response Program – BIL
Funds for $67,000.00 for the Winnebago
EPD. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Rona Stealer motioned to adopt Resolution #24-148 Approve the FY24 Winnebago
Tribe of Nebraska Education Department
– Johnson O’Malley One-Time Funding
Request of $7,500.00. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Rona Stealer motioned to re-advertise
for the Hocak Nisoc Haci Youth Council (9)
vacancies until filled. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to approve Tribal
Council travel to attend the HHS Region 7
Tribal Consultation on June 24-26, 2024 in
Kansas City. Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to go into
Executive Session. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
In Executive Session at 9:29 a.m.
Isaac Smith motioned to come out of
Executive Session. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Out of Executive Session at 10:55 a.m.
Aric Armell motioned to direct the Chairwoman to follow-up on the Tribal member’s
Complaint with the WinnaVegas General
Manager. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Isaac Smith motioned to direct the Tribal
Council Secretary to send out an email to the
Acting Chief of Police asking if the Criminal
Investigator conducted a Criminal Investigation and whether charges have been
filed regarding Tribal Member Domestic
Violence Assault & Victim Property Damage Complaint of June 10, 2024 emailed to
Vice-Chairman Smith, and following which
he had forwarded to the Acting Chief of Police June 10, 2024. The Domestic Violence
Director should be included whether he was
referred by the Acting Chief of Police to conduct a Domestic Violence Investigation on
the same matter. Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn. Isaac
Smith seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan adjourned the Meeting at 10:56 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorelei DeCora,
Tribal Council Secretary

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
GENERAL COUNSEL MEETING
June 20, 2024
TRIBAL COUNCIL:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Isaac Smith – in 9:15 a.m., out 11:14
a.m.
Lorelei DeCora
Rona Stealer – out, another meeting
Eugene DeCora Sr.
Coly Brown – out, another meeting 11:03
a.m., back 11:35 a.m.
Kenneth Mallory – out, another meeting
Aric Armell
Teresa Littlegeorge
OTHERS:
Danelle Smith
Michele Mitchell
Zeriah James
Jasmine Lmmers
Kevin Ebert
Tyresha Romero
Josh Pitre
David Parks
Annabess Preston
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Victoria
Kitcheyan Called the Meeting to Order at
9:06 a.m.
PRAYER: Offered by Aric ARmell
AGENDA: Add: Pursuit Into Winnebago
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
agenda. Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Tribal Code Revisions
STI Treatment for Minors, presented by
David Parks, WCHS
IS – in 9:15 a.m.
Eugene DeCora motioned to table until
the next General Counsel Meeting. Coly
Brown seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Firearms -presented by Danelle Smith &
Michele Mitchell
Eugene DeCora motioned to table until
the next General Counsel Meeting. Teresa
Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
BIA Law Enrocement – Resolution to Es-

tablish Self-Governance Committee
Aric Armell motioned to adopt Resolution #24-149 Authorizing Establishment of
a Self-Governance Committee. Eugene
DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Tribal Council Principals of Ethical & Moral Conduct Proposed Revision – presented
by Lorelei DeCora.
Aric Armell motioned to approve the revision under item (i). Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Federal Advocacy
Support for S. 749 NACIE Improvement
Act (National Advisory Council on Indian
Education)
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve a
letter of support for the NACIE S. 749 & H.R.
7243. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Winnebago Land Transfer Act
Bill cleared the Republican Senators now
going to the Democratic Senators this week.
If no objections it will go to the President for
signing into Law.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve
travel for the Chairwoman & Vice-Chairman
to attend if there will be a public signing.
Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
H.R. 7227 Trust & Healing Commission on
Indian Boarding School Policies Act
Currently under Suspension of the Rules.
Mental Health “Califano” Funding
Senator Fischer is waiting for the Indian
Health Service Response.
State Senator Pow-Wow Invitation – July
26
General Counsel will put together a Draft
Itinerary for the 3 NE State Senators.
Army Corp of Engineers Government to
Government Meeting – July 22
5 Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Items
for the agenda.
Thunder Way LLC/WHDC Agreement with
NIFA Crown Program
The WHDC Board waived the debt.
WHDC Accountant doing the numbers.
IS – out 11:14 a.m.
DS – out 11:14 a.m.
Child Care Center, NMTC Financing
Project
Approved to use the NMTC Financing for
the building.
NE Class III Gaming Compact Noegotiations – presented by Michele Mitchell
Aric Armell motioned to go into Executive
Session. Eugene DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
In Executive Session at 11:21 a.m.
CB – back 11:35 a.m.
Eugene DeCora motioned to come out
of Executive Session. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Out of Executive Session at 11:40 a.m.
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn. Eugene
DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan adjourned the Meeting at 11:41 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorelei DeCora,
Tribal Council Secretary

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
CEO REPORT
June 21, 2024
TRIBAL COUNCIL:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Isaac Smith – in at 11:00 a.m.
Lorelei DeCora
Rona Stealer
Eugene DeCora Sr.
Coly Brown – at another meeting
Kenneth Mallory
Aric Armell – absent
Teresa Littlegeorge – out at 12:30 p.m.
OTHERS:
Esther Mercer
Ceclia Earth
Kevin Ebert
Annabess Preston
Charli Earth
Kiana Lewis
Brittany Thomas
Ireta Frazier
Barbara Pretends Eagle
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Victoria
Kitcheyan Called the Meeting To Order at
9:09 a.m.
PRAYER: Offered by Eugene DeCora
AGENDA: Add: under Enrollment c.
WinnaVegas Request, add 2024 Annual
Homecoming Pow-Wow Budget.
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the
agenda. Kenneth Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
CEO Report – presented by Esther
Mercer

Kenneth Mallory motioned to accept the
May 2024 CEO Report. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
CAO Report
Lorelei DeCora motioned to accept
the CAO Report as written. Rona Stealer
seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
In House Counsel
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
In House Counsel position & Org Chart
change. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Independent Contractor Policy
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve
the Independent Contractor Policy revision.
Lorelei DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Guidelines for Naming Tribal Buildings
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve
Guidelines for Naming Tribal Buildings &
Grounds Policy. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Boards & Committees
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to advertise
a vacancy of a 4 year term on the Little Priest
Tribal College Board of Trustees for 30 days.
Eugene DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Nisoc Haci Youth Council.
Rona Stealer motioned to appoint Kiana
Lewis, Charli Earth, Summer Snow & Janiyah Earth to the Nisoc Haci Youth Council.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
OBJECT: ED
VOTE: (4) yes, KM, RS, TL, LD (0) no
(1) abstain, ED
Indian Child Welfare Act Committee
Resignation
Kenneth Mallory motioned to accept the
Indian Child Welfare Act Committee resignation by Sarah Snake and advertise for 30
days. Eugene DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Resignation
Kenneth Mallory motioned to accept the
resignation by Sarah Snake on the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and advertise for
30 days. Eugene DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt Resolution #24-150, Approve enrollment into the
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska of:
A3920, A4367, A4393, A4396, A4397,
A4408, A4414, A4415, A4416, A4421,
A4431, A4432, A4442, A4447, A4451,
A4466, A4467, A4468, A4471. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
Enrollment’s Modified Hours of Operation Schedule. Eugene DeCora seconded.
VOTE (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve
WinnaVegas Casino Resort Bingo packets
totaling $252.00 to the Tribal Enrollment
Round Table participants for the last day
of the learning session. Kenneth Mallory
seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Planning
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
the Strategic Planning Priorities Update.
Eugene DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt
Resolution #24-151, Approve OJJDP FY24
Strategies to Support Children Exposed
to Violence O-OJJDP 2024-172119 for
$794,554.00 for the YCIC/Youth Shelter.
Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt
Resolution #24-152, Approve FY2025 Tribal
EPA Clean Air Act 103, of $194,709.00 for
the Winnebago Environmental Protection
Department. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to adopt
Resolution #24-153, Approve the Tribal
Code Development and Revision Project
FY22 – Phase II and Phase III of $297,727.00
from the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau
of Indian Affairs, Carry Over Funds for the
Winnebago Code Revision Project. Eugene
DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

Con’t. in next issue...

Page 6 • Winnebago Indian News • Saturday, July 20, 2024

Question of the Issue:
What’s your favorite thing about powwow? (Food, dancing,
visiting, snagging or whatever)
Garan: I have had the honor to serve as the Master of Ceremonies for our

Winnebago Homecoming Celebration. When I was asked and presented tobacco by the commander, I told him that I would try my best and that I wouldn’t
take the stipend. I was told if a veteran asks something of you, it’s a blessing.
My payment came in the form of a favorite memory last year. It was Saturday
night’s grand entry and before the victory song I announced that we are still
here. It went something like “Even though they called us “merciless savages”
in the U.S constitution, we are still here, They enacted the Indian Removal
Act and genocide against Indigenous Nations but...we are still here, in the late
1800’s they enacted the “Kill the Indian, Save the man” policy but yet... we
are still here, they tried to relocate us to metro areas under the 1956 Indian
Relocation Act hoping that they wouldn’t have to honor treaty obligations but
yet we are still here!” By the end of that announcement the whole powwow
erupted into cheers, war hoops, and lulu’s because in that moment everyone
was proud to be Indigenous!

Brian: Powwow is always a good time to be with friends and family. To just

enjoy the weekend and take it all in. It is truly a homecoming celebration. The
drums always sound good, especially when they sing the family songs and
do the traditional dances. Food everywhere is great to try, but nothing beats a
good NDN burger for me. I hope everyone has a great time this year.

Tyler: My favorite thing about PW is the environment it creates. It’s always a
good time seeing everyone and watching the arena in movement. Other than
that, the food for-sure!

Kevin: I would have to say my favorite part of powwow is getting to see old

friends and family.
It used to be snagging LOL But now they turned into old friends or baby mamas.

Christina: To see all the dancers dancing their style in grand entry, its such
a beautiful sight with the smell of campfires and frybread grease in the air,
theres truly no other place to experience that awesomeness.

Bethani: My favorite thing about powwow is watching each of the various

dance categories & seeing all the different styles of regalia! It’s always such
a beautiful sight to see.

Allison: My favorite thing about the Winnebago Homecoming celebration

is the specialty dances (Swan, Snake, Fish, and Green Corn dance) on
Thursday evening. I like these dances because they tell our story as Hochunk People, as these dances have never changed after hundreds of years
of dancing. I also enjoy Saturday night live!

FOOD REVIEW:
Garanteed Restaurant Review:
Los Altos Changes The Pace From Other Mexican Restaurants
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE - When a new
restaurant emerges in the Siouxland area, it
seems that it is a hit or miss. Most of the time
a restaurant will give it a go for about 2 years
and then shutter. Los Altos does have a lot
of momentum to become a long-standing
restaurant, especially because of the wordof-mouth marketing. Before I tried it, I have
heard from fellow colleagues and friends
“Hey have you tried that new restaurant?”
then it was usually followed by “they make
the Guacamole right in front of you!”.
Being the curious cat that I am
especially when it comes to food. Me, the
ol lady and my son Gavan gave it a whirl.
This location is at the corner of the Cardinal Pointe strip mall in South Sioux City,
NE. Over the years I have seen a Chinese
Restaurant, Pizza Restaurant, and a few
other businesses use the property but didn’t
make it. Los Altos opened for business in
April 2024.
Walking into Los Altos I was impressed
by the décor. I was expecting the usual
Mexican Restaurant type of decorations,
but I was met with a modern and rustic
vibe. We were seated in a booth which was
comfortable and large enough for the food.
The day of the visit was a Sunday, so a lot
of families were in the place. There were
plenty of staff on hand, so it didn’t take
long to get our menu’s and get a helping of
chips and salsa. While looking at the menu
which was nicely designed and explained,
I spotted what everyone was talking about.
They had a Guacamole station on a mobile
cart. The gentleman came over to our table

with the mobile guac station and asked if
we would like some? “Heck ya!”, he then
proceeded to process three avocados in a
stone mixer while adding the spices, lemon
juices and salt. It was tasteful and fresh
however it was marred by the fact that the
chips provided were pretty hard and a little
stale for my liking.
Thinking that this would be a first of many
trips to this restaurant, I ordered the steak
ranchero entrée. It was the first item listed
on the menu, so I decided to commit. Their
version of the steak ranchero featured a 12
oz Ribeye marinated with ranchero sauce,
served with rice, beans and flour tortillas. My
son Gavan got the New York Strip, which he
said was good. The Ol Lady got a La Altena
Salad which featured grilled chicken breast
cut in strips with grilled sweet corn, chopped
avocado, cherry tomatoes in a spring mix.
She also said it was good. My review of the
steak ranchero was that it was flavorful, the
ranchero sauce poured on the ribeye had a
nice kick. I am used to grilled ribeye’s that
are thicker, this particular ribeye was pretty
thin. The rice and beans were good but
normal. I don’t think I will order this entrée
again, but I would recommend it to those
who want steak with a lot of flavor for dinner.
Overall, Los Altos excels in the atmosphere, the experience of having someone
make Guacamole in front of your dining table
and the presentation of its entrees. The price
is a little high for my liking so I think I would
go there for special occasions but not casual
dining. On the HAZZAT scale it gets a good
4.1 out of 5 HAZZZ!!! – Garanteed!

EDITOR’S REVIEW:
Minions Power Illumination
Movie Review: Despicable Me 4

By Brian Chamberlain
Photos: (studio)
Ever since they appeared on the
screen over a decade ago, those adorable and serendipitous Minions have
been unstoppable. As an irreplaceable
part of the overall story throughout the
entire Despicable Me franchise, the
yellow creatures stemming from the
creative minds behind one of Illumination Studios most successful set of
movies, cartoons, and other appearances once again powers this latest
movie forward. The fourth feature film
in the series, Despicable Me 4 debuted
in theaters in June of 2024. Surely set to
be one of the favorites for blockbusting
ticket sales as the summer movie hits
opened to big audiences around the
world.
Despicable Me 4 is the latest in the
set of films where the main character
is anti-hero and one time villain, Gru.
Now married and a father of his own
child, Gru still has the three young
‘gorls’ in tow. Not ageing much in the
films, despite years passing in real life,
the characters are set to appeal to an
audience of a certain age, and it does
just that. With all the hallmarks of great
movies made for children, this flick
doesn’t disappoint when it comes to
gags, comedic character jokes, and of
course the never-ending antics of those
now world-famous Minions.
Produced by equally famous Illumination Studios (Universal Pictures)
the CGI animation has now evolved to
become nearly flawless. The most miniscule details are so well prepared that
to the young eyes seeing the film for the
first time, they probably never knew of
pixelation or even heard of something
called cartoons. The computer driven
animation abilities of these studios is
driving the medium to new heights, and
this franchise is part of that revolution.
Remember how 3-D was once all the
rage? Illumination now captures those
effects with the greatest of ease, even
placing them into the backgrounds
no longer having to be the main focus
because the rendering is just that

amazing.
Voice actors Steve Carell, Kristin
Wiig, and Will Ferrell lead the cast as the
story unfolds with Gru, his compatriot
bride, and his minions attending his
High School reunion. As a former villain,
the student body is made up of some of
the world’s most notoriously sly characters. They are all on display and ready to
cheer their villainous heroes. The school
principal is their mentor and drives to
outshine them all. But still, she has an
award to bestow. Once Gru knows it will
be given to his arch nemesis, he takes
the opportunity to capture this rival as a
new agent working to stop his one-time
counterparts.
The movie is jam packed with Minion
mischief and running jokes that stem
from this episode’s storyline and from
previous films as well. The non-stop energy they have and amazing resiliency
to overcome nearly every obstacle with
clownlike ease make the story light and
fun for the age group the movie is meant
to entertain. With plenty of innuendo in
the story to keep the adults interested,
Despicable Me 4 may not be the best
of them, but certainly earns its place in
the library.
Seeing this movie with my grandkids
they all liked it a lot and even laughed,
especially when the Minions were being
Minions and at the youth-oriented jokes.
On our world-famous HaazZaat! scale,
Despicable Me 4 banana-nabs a solid
4 Haazs. State of the art, excellent CGI;
everything expected from Illumination /
Universal Studios.
Despicable Me 4
Directed by Chris Renaud
Written by Mike White / Ken Daurio
Produced by Chris Meledandri / Brett
Hoffman
Cast: Steve Carell / Kristin Wiig / Will
Ferrell / Pierre Coffin / Miranda Cosgrove / Sofia Vergara
Music by Pharrell Williams / Heitor
Pereira (score)
Production Company: Universal Pictures / Illumination
Distributed by Universal Pictures

Saturday, July 20, 2024 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 7

MEET OUR 2024 HEAD DANCERS

By Brian Chamberlain / Tyler Snake
Photos by Tyler Snake / archives
[Winnebago, NE] Greetings to you all from
Winnebago! The 158th Homecoming Celebration will be held here in Winnebago from July
25th to July 28th, 2024, at Veteran’s Memorial
Park. The celebration is nearing completion of
its preparation phase, so we did a quick interview with a couple of special people who will
be a large part of the weekend’s activities. We
had some fun too. We want to introduce part of
the head staff for this year’s powwow – our head
dancers. Ladies and Gentlemen, please say
hello to Head Woman Dancer – Christina Parker, and Head Man Dancer – Dillon Bearskin.
WIN (W) Please introduce yourselves.
Dillon (D) My name is Dillon Bearskin. My
hocak name is Sagadera (sp?). I was named
by my great-grandfather, Ben Bearskin, Sr. [My
name] It means: ‘fast one.’
Christina (C) My name is Christina Parker.
My Indian name is Hiugiwi mani wiga. That
means Walking Queen and I’ll be serving as
this year’s Head Lady.
(W) Have you ever done the Head Dancer
before?
(D) At smaller powwows I have. But never
at Winnebago.
(C ) This will be my third time doing it for the
Winnebago powwow. The last time was during
the pandemic. Everyone was pretty much virtual, but we still celebrated for one day.
(W) What are you looking forward to with
the powwow?
(D) I enjoy the drums that they invited. I’m
really looking forward to that. They have a pretty
good line up. Every session, every intertribal
should sound pretty good. The thing I like about
our powwow is we have the traditional dances
too. We have the Snake Dance and the Fish
Dance; women have the Swan Dance. I think
it’s just more personal than it is at other powwows. That’s what I like about ours, it’s unique
to our own tribe and how we do things.
(C ) What I’m looking forward to is kinda the
same as Dillon with the drums and the visitors,
and the overall vibes – what it holds every year.
And just being able to dance with everybody
because everybody’s excited for it and happy
to be there. Despite the hot days, the dancing
and the singing make it all worth it.
(W) If you were to tell your younger self
about what you’ve learned [about dancing],
what would that be?
(D) Relax! Wanting everything to be perfect,
it doesn’t have to be, and letting people help
me. I ran the Harvest Celebration [dance], and
I didn’t know how to do the [one] dance, so I
had help. Just kinda enjoy it. Enjoy being able
to dance and have a good weekend instead
of stressing if everything was right.
(C ) Tell myself to pay attention! Just enjoy it
and there will be people whom are gonna help
you along the way.
(W) How long have you been dancing?
(D) I’ve been dancing since I was a Tiny Tot.
I took a long break as an adult though because
of some family [passings]. As an adult I haven’t
danced as much as I did then, but I’m getting
back into it.
(C ) I started dancing when I was 7 or 8.
My mom bought me a jingle dress from Mrs.
Leedom. I think I only danced about 2 years
with that dress. Then I took a break until I was
about 17 or 18 then picked it up again. Then
danced about 10 years after that but had a
loss in the family. Then [after] I’m starting to
dance again.
(W) Did you always dance the style you
do now?
(C ) Jingle to traditional.
(D) I danced fancy all the way through my
youth, then as a teenager I switched to grass.
It was hard to get bustles made, so it was the
stuff that my mom and grandma made and
put together.
(W) Do you remember your feathering?
(C ) Yeah. That was done by Ed Logan and
my name was given by my Coka Warner Earth
wanagira.
(W) Do you create what you wear today?
[regalia]
(C ) My mom didn’t sew. So, once I started
to figure out those things I started making my

own outfits.
(D) Try a little bit. [laughs] But my
mom’s real particular on how things are
done. My whole grass dance outfit I’ve
helped make a little bit, doing the ribbons,
cutting things up. But I’ve always played
sports so I’m running around. I kinda have
my own time. I think I helped a ‘little bit,’
but I don’t want to take credit away from
their work. [laughs]
(W) As far as the powwow is concerned
this year, is there any message you want
to give?
(D) I have non-native friends that are
coming from my unit in the military. The
one thing that I told them was this is a
celebration for veterans. And they’re veterans now, so I told them you’re welcome
to come. Don’t be scared because there’s
a bunch of natives around. [laughs] It’s for
you guys so that’s the general message
I gave. It’s a homecoming celebration to
honor those who’ve served, and those
that’ve passed on and served. That’s why
we raise the flags and stuff.
(C ) I would say mine is toward the
youth to keep carrying on this way of life.
Pick up what you can and just carry it on.
(W) Do you have a message for those
wanting to dance?
(D) Ask. I know some people don’t
have tegas or aunties or they don’t have
someone to teach them. Just get out there
and figure things out.
(C ) Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
(W) Other than your own [category],
what do you like to see in the arena?
(C ) I appreciate the grass dancers.
That’s probably my favorite to watch,
other than the applique dancers. I stop to
watch them.
(D) Fancy [men’s] and sneak up for
traditional. I like it when they all go toward
the middle and dance. For women I enjoy
the women’s fancy and jingle. I appreciate
fancy because my mom still does it.
(W) As far as the food is concerned, tell
us some of your favorites.
(D) My favorite is the lemonade stand
and the NDN taco bites.
(C ) I like the Healthy Food stand. Because they have fresh food and the frozen
fruit drinks. Just more healthy options.
Because when you’re hot, grease is not
intriguing to me [laughs].
(W) In closing are there any other things
you’d like to add?
(C ) I want to thank the committee for
thinking of me in this way and for letting me
have the honor this year. And the veterans
also. I look forward to leading and doing
my best this year.
(D) I would say the same. [thanks],
The powwow committee for asking me.
Because I know it’s a lot of work. All the
people help the powwow run and those
who’ll be there. It makes things more entertaining, and those coming from a long
way away.
Dillon - Welcome to Winnebago. I hope
you enjoy yourself. Dance hard. Drink a lot
of water. Check everything out and enjoy it.
Christina - Welcome to Winnebago.
Home of the oldest powwow in North
America. Enjoy yourself and hope to see
you in the arena.
We want to thank both of our head
dancers for taking some time to speak with
the WIN. They both had a great outlook
on the coming festivities and understand
the fullness of the job they were asked to
do. We spoke about flag raising and the
Walk/Run and both said they hope everyone who participates has a wonderful
time doing it. The long days are certainly
part of the position, and helping lead the
dancers through all the sessions, as well
as the specials, is something they are
looking forward to throughout the 4-day
weekend. Thank you both for stepping
forward, along with all the head staff and
drums. The powwow is always an exciting
time and 2024 will certainly be one of the
best. – WIN

HoChunks Celebrate in 1921
Thank you to Karen Bass at the Enrollment Department for sending us this way back
item. It is a Homecoming Celebration Powwow announcement from 1921. Amazing!
Originally printed in the historic newspaper – Winnebago Chieftain. Their July 14, 2021,
issue held this information about the coming festivities. It was held along the now named
Highway 77. Back then, however, that road was called George Washington Highway. The
route was also slightly different, running along the bluffs of the hills and crossing over the
creek near the present-day county line north of Winnebago. The names of some of the
principles are listed and some of you may even remember our people from over 100 years
ago. The activity was a six-day event, replete with various dances, 49s, foot races and
horse events among other happenings. Incredible find and we love sharing it with you.
Enjoy your powwow weekend. We’ve been doing this for 158 consecutive years! – WIN

WinnaVegas Makes Major Donation to
Annual Winnebago Powwow!
Sloan, Iowa – WinnaVegas management announced today that the
Casino Resort is donating $200,000 to the Winnebago Tribe’s annual
powwow. 2024 marks the 158th
annual homecoming celebration of Chief Little Priest. The celebration will
be held July 25-28 at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Winnebago, Nebraska.
The Annual Homecoming Powwow is the longest running homecoming
celebration in the United States.
In the summer of 1866, upon the return of the Winnebago veterans, a
homecoming festival was held. Shortly thereafter, Chief Little Priest died
of wounds received in army service. An annual memorial celebration is
held in remembrance of his sacrifice. The year following his death, Little
Priest’s service flag was raised as a symbol of the tribe’s allegiance to their
country. This ceremony remains an important part of each celebration.
Later the gatherings became known as the Annual Powwow.
Today, the Annual Winnebago Homecoming Celebration is a multi-day
event that features food and arts/craft vendors, the Wilderness Walk/Run,
Native Dance and Drum contestants from various parts of the United States
and a Grand Entry every day during the celebration.
“WinnaVegas Casino Resort is proud to support the Winnebago Tribe’s
efforts on hosting one of the nation’s most celebrated powwow’s” said
WinnaVegas General Manager Tom Teesdale, “We wanted to be a part
of this event because it celebrates the Winnebago Tribe’s rich history and
is one of the tribe’s most important cultural events of the year.”
To learn more about the 158th Annual Winnebago Homecoming Celebration please visit the Tribe’s website: www.winnebagotribe.com
About WinnaVegas Casino Resort:
Since its opening in April 1992, WinnaVegas Casino Resort has evolved
as an area leader in the hospitality industry and is a significant contributor
to the local economy. WinnaVegas Casino Resort is owned and operated
by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and has grown over the years to
become the largest gaming floor in the area with a total gaming space
of nearly 55,000 square feet with 10 table games and nearly 800 slot
machines – the most in Siouxland! The resort features 78 well-appointed
hotel rooms, an indoor pool, an indoor golf simulator experience, multiple
dining options, a spacious event center, and multiple meeting rooms.

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WINNEBAGO VETERANS LIST
Roster of Company “A” and the Veterans Participating in the First Celebration:

Spanish-American War

1. Henry Ewing (Noop-hi-lo-ki-shke-gah) Two Linked Together
2. Little Priest (Hoonk-Xu-nu-gah) The Little Chief
3. Norton White
4. Henry B Kaup
5. Mumford J. Street
6. Thomas Emmerson
7. Henry Dekora (He-nah) (Wah-Xo-pi-ni-gah) Fair Skin Frenchman
8. South Wind (Ku-nu-Xe-de-gah) Elder First Son
9. John Raymond (Mah-Xi-homp-hi-junh-hi-gah) Fourth Boy
Changes the Day
10. Robert Lincoln (Mah-nah-k’oh-gah) Paws the Earth
11. Farrier Young Calf (Che-neegk-cee-gah) Young Calf
12. Blacksmith Black Wolf (Shoonk-chunk-sep-gah) The Black
Wolf
13. Saddler Solomon Hill (Sah-le-mah-ni-ga) Solomon
14. Wag. John Hill (Ma-Xo-ki-wix-gah) He Circles the Heavens
15. Jackson Breeze
16. Leon Ball
17. James Bird (Wi-jook-kah) The Cat
18. Henry Buchanan
19. Little Bird (Wah-nik-Xo-nu-nik-kah) Little Bird
20. John Bonaparte
21. Henry Brown (Mah-Xi-ska-na-zhing-gah) Stands on White
Cloud
22. Little Boyd (WeeX-ha-nah-se-gah) He Governs the Flight of
Waterfowl
23. John Crosby
24. James Coffee
25. Thomas Clay (He-zhoo-zhe-gah) The Antlered One
26. Benjamin Chambers
27. Little Chief (Hoonk-Xu-nu-nik-kah) Smaller Chief
28. Good Chief (Hoonk-ping-gah) Good Chief
29. Thomas Dekora (Ni-zhu-mah-ni-gah) Walking Rain
30. Wite Deville (Hoonh-ska-nik-kah) White Bear
31. John N. Devoin (Wak-che-Xi-ska-gah) White Water Spirit
32. George Eaton (Ho-ki-le-oon-gah) The Standard
33. Bad Earth (Shi-ong-ge-gah) Hermaphrodite*
34. Thomas Earthquake (Mah-hi-gah-gah) Earthquake
35. Bright Feather (Wah-soo-woo-hi-mah-ni-gah) He Who Thaws
the Snow as He Walks
36. Jake Holestone (Hagah-cho-kah-gah) Grandfather Third Son
37. William Hensley (Mah-Xi-wah-kon-chunk-kah) Holy Sky
38. William Hatchet (Ho-bo-sinch-gah) Wind Blown
39. John Harrison
40. John Henry
41. David Hemens
42. Isaac Horn
43. James Horn
44. Little Hog (Goo-X’goo-she-nik-kah) Little Hog
45. Edward Hagaga (Ha-ga-se-lech-gah) Tall Third Son
46. John Johnson (Wah-Xo-pi-ni-gah) The Frenchman
47. George Lamb (Chah-ska-gah) The Lamb
48. Thomas Leigh (Jomp-hah-ki-wah-lace-gah) Sees With a Flash
49. Charles Mix
50. Large Man (No-loox-Xo-gah) Claws Wood
51. John Nichols (He-dah-ooh-gah)
52. James Ox (Che-zhan-ki-gah) Lone Buffalo
53. John Omaha
54. John Priest (Ku-nu-Xe-de-nik-kah) Small First Son
55. sGood Preacher (Ho-chi-chi-pah-zee-gah) Boy With Light
Brown Hair
56. Henry M. Rice, Interpreter (Nah-gah) The Tree
57. Myron Soul (Shi-ong-ge-nik-kah) The small Hermaphrodite*
58. Milton Snow (Xung-mah-ni-gah) Swift Walking Sound
59. John Snyder (Je-jech-gah) Blue Jay
60. Mike Shorty (Wo-zheep-gah) Wood Clawings
61. George Sap (Mah-nah-Xe-gah) Clamours Loudly to the Earth
62. James Sherry (Mah-ni-gee-ke-le-gah) Starts at a Walk
63. James Seaton (Wak-kon-ska-gah) White Snake
64. Clark Thompson
65. James Twins (Wah-le-chah-wah-nik-kah) Smaller Twin
66. Green Thunder (Wah-kon-jah-cho-gah) Green Thunder
67. Asa White (Wah-pah-hi-hah-ni-gah) Armed with Sharp
Weapons
68. Raised Wind (Wing) (Ah-hoo-loo-ung-gah) Raises His Wings
69. Green Cloud (Mah-Xi-cho-gah) Green Cloud
70. Isaac White
71. White Wolf
72. Chief Walker

Buchanan, Thomas
Lemmon, George J.
Lemmon, Henry
LaMere, Don
Russell, John

*Self chosen name poking fun at Uncles who stayed home like women and children
instead of going to war.
War of 1866
1. George Carver (Mah-nah-pe-mah-ni-gah) Walking Soldier
2. Louis Brave (Carver) (Mo-la-jah-hoo-gah) Comes to Visit the
Earth
3. John Brown (No-lu-Xo-nik-kah) Little Wood Clawer
4. John Fox (Mah-ni-kok-‘ksik-kah) The Fox
5. Charles Houton (Mah-zi-hi-mah-ni-gah) Earth Yellow As He
Walks
6. David McClusky (Che-nah-zhi-gah) Standing Buffalo
7. James Noble (Mo-chi-gah) Lives on Ground
8. Henry M. Rice, Interpreter (Nah-gah) (Shoonk-wo-woonk-kah)
Bad Dog
9. Henry Brown (Mah-Xi-ska-na-zhing-gah) Stands on White Cloud
Civil War Veterans
1. John Carriman (Wah-kahn-chunk-wo-gee-gah) He Strikes
Mysteriously
2. John Hill (Xe-de-ni-shah-lahk-kah) The Wren
3. Joe Monager (Mah-ni-gah) He Who Walks
4. John Sherman (Nah-Xi-wah-mah-shjah-gah) Strong Fourth Son
5. Moses St. Cyr (Wahk’gis-ska-gah) White Medallion
6. Simon Payer (Si-mo-gah) Simon

World War I
Armell, John, Jr. - Army
Armell, Raymond, Sr.
Bear, Jesse
Big Bear, Louis
Big Elk, Henry
Bradford, William
Brave, Louis
Brown, John
Brown, William
Brown, William McKinley
Carver, George (Walking Soldier)
Davis, Frank - Army
DeCora, Little
DeCora, Paul, Sr.
DeCora, Tall
DeCorah, Henry
Deen, James E.
Earth, George
Ewing, Charles,
Fourcloud, David, Sr. - Army
Fox, John
Free, William
Greyhair, Louis
Grizzleybear, Douglas
Harden, Wilbur
Horak, Joseph
Houghton, Charles
Huffman, Glen
Johnson, Edward
Johnson, George
Johnson, John P.
Johnson, Matthew
Kingsley, Pvt. Volney-Frass Army
LaMere, Charles
LaMere, John
Littlebear, Dave - Army
Londrosh, Alva (Big)
Londrosh, Alvin
Lowry, Lyman - Army
Louis, Buchanan
Mallory, Thomas
Mallory, Tom
McClusky, David
McKee, Byron
McKee, Howard
Merrick, Dan
Nash, George - Army
Neibuhr, Lawrence
Noble, James
Priest, Henry
Priest, Norbert
Ricehill, William
Roenfeldt, Harold
Russell, Jake
Seymour, Louis
Sharpback, Peter
Simpson, Oliver
Sine, Charles
Snow, Christopher, Sr. Army
Snowball, Charles
St. Cyr, Leo
St. Cyr, Louis
Twin, Joseph
Waggoner, Perry LeRoy
Walker, Arthur
West, Arthur
White, Felix, Sr.
Whitesnake, George - Army
Whitewater, Leonard
Whittied, William
Wolfe, George
Yellowbank, James
World War II
Armell, Arthur - Army
Armell, Kenneth
Armell, Sr. Cpl, Kenneth
Wilson - Air Force
Armell, Lawrence
Armell, Ralph (Buddy)
Armell, Raymond, Jr.
Baker, Frank
Baker, Josephus
Baker, Wesley
Big Bear, Louis
Big Bear, Sam
Blakeslee, E. Frank - Navy
Blakeslee, MM, George H. -Navy
Caramony, Issac - Army
Chamberlain, Alvin L.
Chamberlain,
Donald (Toby) - Navy
Chief, Walter
Clay, Levi
Clay, Reuben
Crosby, John
Davis, William, Jr.
DeCora, Abel, Sr. - Army
DeCora, Benjamin, Sr.
DeCora, David
DeCora, Elliott - Air Force
DeCora, Eugene
DeCora, John B. - Army
DeCora, Levi †
Earth, Charles A. - Army
Earth, Charles O. - Army
Earth, Spencer - Army
Earth, Warner - Army
Fields, Joseph - Army
Richard Lois Frenchman,
Sr. - Army/A.F.

Funmaker, Adam. M.
†Greencrow, Harvey - Army
Greyhair, Pete
Greyhair, Theodore
Grizzleybear, Garland
Hall, Reuben - Army
Harden, Elwood - Army
Harden, Lucius
Harden, Wilbur
Harden, William
Harris, Art
Harrison, Thomas
Hayes, Louis
Henry, Elias
Henry, Joe
Hetrick, Jess
Hidalgo, GM/2 Robert A.
- Navy
Horn, Ben, Jr. - Air Force
Hunter, William, Sr.
Johnson, Ben
Kellar, MM, Willis - Navy
Kelsey, Alvin
Kelsey, Charles
Kelsey, Raliegh - Army
Kelsey, Rawland
Kennedy, Eugene
Krause, Albert
Lakehouse, Walter, Sr.
LaMere, Cornelius
LaMere, George Curtis
LaMere, John
LaMere, Moses
LaMere, Peter, Sr.
LaMere, Wilson
LaVerdure, CPO, George A. Navy
Lemmon, Fred R.
Lemmon, Hillard G.
Lemmon, Rue T.
Lincoln, David, Jr.
Lincoln, Levi
Littlebeaver, Abraham *
Logan, Ed
Logan, Elmer F. - Navy
Lowry, Benjamin C. - Army
Lowry, Martin
Mallory, Dudley
Mallory, Louis, Sr.
Mallory, Robert - Coast
Guard
McKee, Harold
McKee, Vernie
Nash, Donald P. - Army
Nash, Glendale P. - Navy
Nash, James A. - Army
Nash, Maurice J. - Navy
Nash, Jr., Sgt. Robert F. Army
Painter, John, Jr. - Army
Payer, Edward, Sr.
Payer, SGT. Louis - Army
Payer, Stacy, Jr.
Pelky, Edmore
Rave, Henry T.
Rave, John
Rave, Mose
Redhorn, John, Jr. - Army
Ricehill, Henry - Army
Sine, Sgt. Carson A. - Navy
(also served in Korean War Army)
Smith, Gustave
Smith, Waukon
Snake, George
Snow, Christopher, Sr.
Snow, Louis, Sr.
Snowball, Edward
St. Cyr, Louis
Sun, George, Sr.
Tebo, Sam, Sr. - Army
Thomas, Howard - Navy
Thomas, Lawrence, Jr.
Thomas, Peter
Thomas, William - Army
Thompson, Lloyd R.
Twin, Francis
Van Cleave, Milton
Littlewalker, Alfred - Army
Littlewalker, Steven - Air
Force
Watson, Jr., Gen. George -Air
Force
Watson, CPO, Oscar John Navy
Waggoner, Chesleigh
LeRoy - Army
Waggoner, Frank C.
Waggoner, Perry F.O. - Navy
Waggoner, Raymond A.
Watson, General George
H. Jr. - Air Force
Watson, CPO, Oscar John Navy
White, Noah C. - Army
Whitebear, Mose
Whitebeaver, Charles
Whitebeaver, Reuben
Whiteeagle, Mose
Whitesnake, Michael - Army
Wolf, James
Wolfe, Wilbur J.
Yellow Cloud, Ted - Army
Korean War
Armell, Peter B.
Bear, Leonard
Bear, Raymond - Army
Bear, William
Clay, Christopher
Cleveland, Leroy, Sr. - Army
DeCora, Dwayne - Army
DeCora, Kenneth (Kix)

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2024 MMIW POWWOW

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WINNEBAGO VETERANS LIST
Eagle, Daniel P., Jr. - Army
Fourcloud, Robert - Army
Funmaker, Nathanial - Army
Harden, Thomas F. - Army
LaPointe, Peter J. - Army
Lieb, Leroy
Lowry, Norman - Army
McKee, Joseph
Nash, John A. - Navy
Payer, S/Sgt. Louis - Army
Payer, Stacy - Navy
Payer, William - Navy
Picotte, Bernard
Rave, Clifford
Rave, Donald - Marines
Rave, Dwight M. - Army
Rave, Elmer
Red Cloud, Mitchell - Ma
rines †
Redhorn, Ira
Rice, John R. - Army †
Rice, James N. - Air Force
Rogue, Charles, Jr.
Smith, Joseph
Smith, Sr., LaFlesche J. Army
Snake, Sterling
Snow, Chris, Jr. - Air Force
Snowball, Harry C. - Air
Force
St. Cyr, David
St. Cyr, Leo, Sr. - Air Force
St. Cyr, Richard R. - Air Force
St. Cyr, Sgt. W. Vincent - Ma
rines
Sun, George, Jr.
Tebo, TSGT Marvin - Air
Force
(also served in Vietnam)
Tebo, Ona L. - Army
Thomas, Alonzo J. - Army
Thomas, George, Jr.
Thundercloud, Andrew, Jr.
Twin, Raymond - Army
Walker, Emmett, Sr. - Air
Force
Walker, Thomas, Jr. - Navy
White Eagle, Edward - Army
Whitebear, Walter - Army
Whitebeaver, Wilbur- Coast
Guard
Whitewater, Edward - Army
Vietnam Era
Baker, Karl - Navy
Bass, SP4 Taylor J. - Army
Bird, Francis, Jr. - Army
Bird, Marvin, Sr.
Blackwell, Steven EdwardArmy
Bruce, SP4 Richard R. - Army
Bumann, “Chuck”
Cleveland, Matthew, Sr.-Army
Crosby, Emmett
DeCora, Levi - Army
DeCora, Paul, Jr. - Marines
DeCora, Randy - Air Force
DeCora, Richard T. - Army
DeCora, Russell, Jr. - Army
Dick, Norbert - Navy
Earth, Gerben D. - Army
Easu, Daniel A. - Army
Ely, Wyatt Richard - Navy
Free, Virgil - Army
Garcia, Frank - Marines
Garcia, Sam - Army
Gomez, Calvin
Goodteacher, Lonnie
Greencrow, Leroy
Hemsley, Henry - Navy
Houghton, Louis, Jr. - Army
Huffman, Ted
Humphrey, Bob
Kelsey, Alvin - Army
Koudsen, Jr., SP5, Starling B.
- Army
LaMere, Anthony J. †
LaMere, Daryl
LaMere, David - Navy
LaMere, John F.
LaMere, Laverne Harold Army
LaRose, Richard
Littlewalker, Leroy - Marines
Logan, David
Logan, Edward - Army
Lonewolf, Charles - Navy
Mallory, Arnold - Marines
Mallory, Grover
McCauley, Donald, Jr.
McKee, PFC Norman C. Army
Morris, Martin
Old Coyote, Kenneth
Olsen, Kendall - Air Force
Painter, Ronald - Army
Payer, Larry - Navy
Payer, Roger
Rave, Charles
Rave, Dallas
Rave, Dwayne - Marines
Redhorn, Ivan - Marines
Reynolds, Arthur
Reynolds, Clarence
Ross, Brad - (Air Force)
Russell, David Priest - Army
Smith, Emery J. - Army
Smith, Michael
Smith, Robert K. - Marines
Snake, Reuben A., Jr.
Snow, James - Army
Snow, Louis, Jr.

St. Cyr., Michael L. - Army
Sullivan, Spencer
Tebo, Frank
Tebo, Richard
Thomas, Joseph Andrew Army
Thomas, Larry
Thomas, Leroy
Thomas, Pa/3C, Ray Alan
- Navy
Thomas, Rick
Thomas, Ron
Thunder Cloud, Andrew
Van Berkum, Mark
Waggoner, Duane LeRoy
Walker, Alan B. - Marines
Walker, Benjamin - Army
Walker, Michael R. - Marines
Walker, Michael T.
Walker, Terry W. - Air Force
West, Edward - Marines
White, Frank - Air Force
Whitewater, Donald
Wood, Larry
Yellowcloud, Alvis
Winnebago Veterans
Adame, SSGT, Mark-Air
Force
Alan, Garner - Army
Armell, Robert P.
Armell, Eric D.
Armell, Lavern - Marines
Armell, Laverne
Armell, Louis
Armell, Oliver
Armell, Prosper
Armell, Robert - Army
Bayer, Leonard
Bearskin, Reuben
Beaver,Dennis
Belille, George Alan, Jr. Navy
Belille, George Alan, Sr.
Big Bear, John
Big Bear, Joseph - Army
Big Bear, Lawrence
Big Fire, Harold, Sr.
Big Fire, Henry - Navy
Bird, James
Bird, Jerome
Blackhawk, Bryan J. - Ma
rines
Blackhawk, Eugene - Army
Blackhawk, Harvey
Blackhawk, John W. - Ma
rines
Bridge PFC, Benjamin L.
Bridge Spc, Alan T.
Brown, Adam
Brown, Arnold - Army
Brown, Edwin
Brown, Herman, Jr.
Brown, Herman, Sr.
Brown, Ralph
Buchanan, Amos
Buchanan, Bill
Buchanan, Donald
Buchanan, Lawrence
Buchanan, Thomas
Buckmann, Bill
Cassman, Arthur
Cassman, Francis
Cassman, Thomas
Chief, John D., Jr.
Chief, John, Jr.
Clay, Thomas
Cleveland, Adley
Cleveland, Albert
Cleveland, Harold, Sr.
Cleveland, Leroy, Jr.
Cleveland, Virgil
Coco, Gabriel J. - Army
Cotter, Lawrence W. Army
Crosby, Jonah
Crosby, Kenneth
Cutler, Larry
Daker, Frank
Davis, Frank
DeCora, Charles Claude Marines
DeCora, Conrad
DeCora, Jim
DeCora, Keith - (76-79)
Peace Time, Marines
DeCora, Kelton
DeCora, Matthew
DeCora, Richard
DeCora, Russell, Sr.
DeCora, Thos
DeCora, Ward
DeCora, Wilbur
Earth, Jonathan - Army
Earth, Oscar
Enry, Elias
Free, Carl
Free, Jesse
Free, Norman - Army
Frenchman, Francis
Frenchman, Richard, Jr.
Green, Anthony - Army
Green, Antoine
Green, Charles
Green, Daniel
Green, Edmore
Green, George
Green, Wesley, Sr. - Army
Greencrow, Steve
Greyhair, Charles
Greyhair, Pat
Harden, Bill
Harden, Elwood - Army

Harden, Frederick
Ricehill, Leon †
Harden, Henry
Russell, Abernezer
Harden, Regis - Navy
Russell, David
Harden, Ross
Scott, Timothy S.
Harold, John
Sheppard, Samuel
Harrison, Charles
Sine, Morris
Harrison, Victor
Smith, Emery
Hensley, William
Smith, George W. - Army
Hinman, Dave
Smith, John
Hook, Robert G.
Smith, Michael P. - Army
Horn, David
Smith, Robert K. - Marines
Horn, Melvin, Sr.
Snake, Darren - Army
Houghton, John
Snake, John
Howard, John Charles
Snake, Walter
John, Harold
Snow, Christopher, Jr.
John, Russell
Snow, Don
Johnson, Henry F.
Snow, Joe
Johnson, Phillip
Snow, Peter Martin-Navy
Kearnes, David
Snowball, Clifford
Kelsey, Raleigh
Snowball, John
Kennedy, Bruce - Navy
Snowball, Thurman
Lakehouse, Walter, Jr.
St. Cyr, Carey - Navy
LaMere, Delford
St. Cyr, Edward
LaMere, Frank
St. Cyr, Leo
LaMere, John - Army
St. Cyr, Levi
LaMere, Mose
St. Cyr, Mitchell
LaMere, Peter, Jr.
St. Cyr, Theodore
LaMere, Vernie
Sun, Clarence
Lewis, Frank
Sun, James, Sr.
Lewis, Grant
Tasso, Elliott
Lewis, James G. - Navy
Tebo, Louis, Jr.
Lewis, Kenneth E.A.
Tebo, Sam, Jr.
Lincoln, Dan, Sr.
Thomas, Michael O.
Lincoln, Kenny
Thomas, Ray
Lincoln, Richard
Twin, Jacob
Littlewalker, Matthew
Twin, Jake
Littlewolf, John
Twin, Jasper
Loera, Fernando (Jack)
Twin, Melvin
Loera, Franasco
Twin, Raymond
Logan, Herman, Sr.
Twin, Solomon
Lonewolfe, Jeremiah
Twin, Walter
Mallory, Charles
Walker, Garrett
Maney, James
Walker, Llewellyn (Thunder)
Maney, Pat
Walker, Thomas, Jr. - Navy
Masquat, Cpl. Kenneth J. Ware, Kent, Sr. - Marines
Marines
White Eage, Orville
Masquat, Francis
White Eagle, Moses
Masquat, Melvin
White Snake, Orville
McCauley, Don, Jr.
White, Bob
McCauley, Don, Sr.
White, Eugene
McGillis, Ben
White, Felix, Jr.
McKee, Albert
White, Joe
McKee, Anson
White, Justin
McKee, Joe
White, Kenneth
McKee, Martin
Whitebear, Walter
McKee, Melvin
Whitebeaver, Charles
McKee, Mike
Whitebeaver, Reuben
McKee, Morris
Whitebeaver, Wilbur
McKee, Nathaniel
Whitebeaver, Wilbur, Jr.
McKee, Raymond
Whitewater, Luther
McKenna, Daryl, Sgt.
Whitewood, Joe
USMC Iraq
Whitner, Mark
McQuire, Cpl. Michael T. Wilcox, John
Marines
Williams, Norvel
McQuire, E-2, John A. - Air
Wolf, Benny
Force
Wolf, John
Mickedite, Frank
Wolf, Reuben
Mickedite, Robert
Wolf, Richard Joe
Money, William P.
Morgan, Lance - Army
Reserves
Women Veterans
One Horn, Ben
Old Coyote, Edwina - USAF
US ARMY
Payer, Alex
1.
Debra Ann DeCora
Payer, Hillard - Marines
2.
Caroline Frenchman
Payer, Simon
3.
Gina Snow Johnson
Payer, Stacey - Army
4.
Edith Harden Owens
Payer, Stacy, Sr.
5.
Alice Jane Hatchet
Payer, William - Army
Mullin
Pelkey, Dave
6.
Geraldine Kelsey
Pelkey, Jr., LeRoy F. - Army
Alsberg
Picotte, Cameron
7.
Wanda Kelsey Sollner
Pilcher, Matthew
8.
Regina Lowry
Pinnick, Gerald — Army
Littlewolf
Ponce, David Benjamin 9.
Ruby Miera
Army
10.
Mary Ruth Myers
Pretendseagle, Daniel F.
11.
Regina Smith Brown
Priest, Cleve
12.
Cheryl D. Smith
Priest, Walton
13.
Teresa M. Smith
Prophet, Alex
14.
Velma T. Alaniz
Rainman, Homer
15.
Mary M. Renfer
Raisewing, Ollie
16.
Shelby Webster
Rambin, Robert Lee - Navy
17.
Renee Hansen
Rave, Alan
18.
Lori Fourcloud
Rave, Alan
Rave, Cpl, Lance D. - Marines US Air Force
Rave, Eugene
1.
Reva DeCora Barta
Rave, Gayland
2.
Juanita Maney Neff
Rave, Gordon
3.
Kimberly Skrabacz
Rave, Mike
4.
Dorothy T. Free
Rave, Morris
5.
Norma J. Hidalgo
Rave, Sr. Duncan
Ulmer
Rave, Willard
6.
Emma LaMere
Rave, Wilmot, Sr.
7.
Shannon Wright
Raymond, Charles, III
8.
Linae Littlethunder
Raymond, Charles, Jr.
Bigfire
Raymond, George
9.
Kristin Ross VanLoon
Raymond, John
Redhorn, Iler
US Marine Corps
Redhorn, Ivan
1.
Sharon Buchanan
Redhorn, Joe III
2.
Merci Earth Hinzo
Redhorn, Joe, Sr.
3.
Dorothy W. McGuire
Rice, Charles Noble - Marines 4.
Barbara Whitehead
Rice, Henry
O’Rourke
Rice, John Babe-Marines
Rice, Louis-Army
US Navy
Rice, Melvin-Army
1.
Beth Johnson
Rice, Robert “Bobwire”
2.
Genevieve Lowry
Marines
Johnson
Ricehill, Charles
3.
Fontaine Rice
Ricehill, Daniel
4.
Brooke Bass
Ricehill, Ervin
5.
Abigail Lonewolfe
Ricehill, Herbert, Sr. - Air
Mousseu
Force
6.
Komiko D. Tubbs, 3rd

Class Petty Officer, USS
Harry S. Truman

US Coast Guard
1.
Kathy Tebo
2.
Bernadette Belille
Operation Desert Shield
Alaniz, AMH2 Ira L. - Navy•
Beltrán, SPC (E-4), Mayan-Army
Bridge, Sgt. Durand T.-Army•
Rave, Cpl, Andreww S.- Marines
Sharpback, Scott A.*
Van Berkum, John, Jr. - Navy
Gulf War I
Cleveland, LCpl Harold, Jr.-Marines
Cleveland, PFC Melodie L.-Army
Hinman, Cp. (E-4), Louis A.,
Jr. - Marines
Payer, PFC Damon - Army
Petite, Miskoo B. - Navy
Tebo, LCpl Randy - Marines
Tipton, Sgt. Sherman Dale Air Force
Thomas, FN Jeff - Navy
Walker, LCpl Emmett, Jr.-Marines
Iraq-Afghanistan Era
Armell, Aric “Dusty”
Bird Neclkace, Jesse
Cook, Leanna
Doehoefer, Britiny -National Guard
Doenhoefer, Skylar
- National Guard
Doxey, Jared - Army
Drapeau-Snow, Andrea “Bea”
- Marines
Frazier, Chucky
Free, Tremayne
Staff Sergeant Jacobs, Jay K.
- U.S. Air Force
Johnson, Jason H.
Kearnes, Jason - Army
Lance, John
Mark, Adam E.
PFC Mazur, Steven J. - Army
Payer, Sandy
Quagon, Elijah - Marines
1st Sergeant Reynolds Painter,
Raquel - Marines
Smith, Vernon L.-Army Reserves
Snow, Christian
St. Cyr, C. Charles “C-Boy”
- National Guard
St. Cyr, Joey - National Guard
Thomas, Simon
Webster, Shelby
Winneshiek, Damon
Whittenbrook, Korena Ashley
- Marines
Current Active Duty
Service People
Aldrich, Sky
Bassette, Jr., Anthony
Blackdeer, Xavier - Marines
Neff, Greg “Sonny”-US Army
Ross, Trisha - Air National Guard
Security Forces
Snake, Elijah-US Army
St. Cyr, Jerilee - Army Reserves
*Indicates died while on active duty.
†Indicates killed in action.
•Indicates served in both
Operation
Desert Shield and Gulf
War I.

If you have any additions or updates for the
veterans list, please
contact Gordan Rave
at email:
gordon.rave@winnebagotribe.com

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