# Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 52, Number 8 • Saturday, April 15, 2023

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Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 52, Number 8 • Saturday, April 15, 2023

WINNEBAGO TRIBE COMMUNICATIONS HOSTS WINNEBAGO TRIBE WEBSITE LAUNCH PARTY
Written/Photography by: Jordana R. Bass

WINNEBAGO, NE – The Winnebago
Tribe of Nebraska’s (WTN) official website
has recently received an all new face-lift and
rebrand. On Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 the WTN
Communications Dept. hosted a launch party for
the community to share in a small meal, while
hearing words from Tribal Council and the WTN
Webmaster.
Guests were greeted by Communications
Officer Garan Coons, while tribal council
member Isaac Smith offered a word of prayer
over the meal. Promotional items were also
given away to attendee’s, that included WTN
branded computer mouse pads, pens, notepads,
and Big Voice and WIN t-shirt’s. Just about 80
people were in attendance, and the team ordered
just enough food to waruc.
When it comes to the website, go online
and hit www.winnebagotribe.com . Where the
website opens up with a photo of the Missouri
river. With the words HONOR * TRADITION
* PRIDE. Underneath is a quote by Reuban

Saturday, April 1st The Boys and Girls
Club held post-prom in the Whirling
Thunder Wellness Center! Shoutout
to their Sponsors- Morningstar
Counseling, Winnebago Health
Department, Winnebago Public,
Tribal Higher Education, WinnaVegas
and PepsiCo for providing a safe
environment for the youth to have
fun!

Opening statement offered by WTN Communications Officer Garan Coons after the official launch
of the new website.

A. Snake Jr. “As Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) working
together, nothing can prevent us from achieving our
dreams and visions to once again be self-sufficient
and economically self-reliant.”
The WTN webmaster is Christina Parker
(Hiugiwimaniwiga – Water Spirit Clan) is the
daughter of Olivia Parker & Howard Bassette. She
is the granddaughter of Howard Bassette & Pamela
Earth, as well as Oliver Parker & Maxine Hamilton.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree from
Wayne State College, in Wayne Nebraska. With
an abundant amount of experience in the field of
graphic design, she transitioned into web design
through her experience with Winnavegas Casino.
“The guy at the time was Frank Hensley,
who was maintaining it (website) at the time. He
was looking at a different position. He wanted me to
fill that spot, so he trained me on basic coding and
different stuff, then basically said here you go.”
Handing over the reigns she now got her first
experience in web design. “I was out at Winnavegas
for eight years, during that time I was able to switch
it twice (management system). I was able to learn all
that, then of course technology is always changing.
It was a lot different at that time.”
Currently the website is being built by
GoDaddy.com Their web marketing service will be
assisting with any issues the website may need to

improve on. Parker shared “right now I have the
calendar on the tribal council page that’s not lining
up. In order for me not to do all the code work, I’m
having them help fix it.”
The website went under construction in
October. “I felt like I had a fire under my feet the
whole time.” (Editors note: working in the same
office, Christina worked constantly on the website,
and also ensuring tribal council meetings were
livestreamed I personally seen the work that was
put into her work day. I’m not sure if she ever took
a break lol.)
The website will be maintained consistently,
and there is more work to be done. Parker shared
“once I get everything where it needs to be, it’s still
going to get busy. I got to update the calendars all
the time. The WIN page will need to be updated a
lot.”
On the main page of the website, the
Upcoming Events section will showcase all events
coming up. April 20th, from 9am – 11am will be
the Breakfast with Council. Hosted at Whirling
Thunder Wellness Center gymnasium. On May 2nd
to May 4th, is the 2023 Spring Community Clean up.
You can also click the “view calendar” link to view
other upcoming events. Is one major addition to
the website. So if you want to stay up to date with
all upcoming events, the website is the best place
to go.
Story Continued. p. 3
See,WEBSITE

Top: many were in attendance and were offered promo items!
As the temperature rises the
Village Farmers Market prepares
for their 4th season! Starting this
Friday, April 14th and every Friday
following through October 27th
9am to 5pm!! Stop by and check
out what the local vendors have to
offer, from beadwork, locally famous
specialties, baked goods, arts and
crafts to raffles and more! For those
inquiring about becoming a vendor
reach out to (402)878-2192 for more
info. #SupportSmallBusinesses

Top to bottom: WTN Commuications Webmaster Christina
Parker shared some words about the website, after the
launch. A small meal was served to attendants!

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COMMUNITY

THE BIG VOICE RADIO LAUNCHES YOUTH BASED RADIO SHOW
Written by: Jordana R. Bass

First pre-recorded session with Marlin and Morgan as they learn the ropes of hosting.

WINNEBAGO, NE – The Big Voice
radio station has recently added a ton of new
shows to the line up for their listening and
viewing audiences.
One in particular is a youth hosted
show called Baby Bison Beats, that is
hosted by Winnebago youth and HoChunk Inc. apprentices Marlin Mousseau
III and Morgan Earth. Who are currently
placed within the Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska’s (WTN) Communications Dept.
Both have previously been placed with the
Communications through the Summer
Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and HCI
Apprenticeship.
They are being mentored by Bethani
Redhorn who is the WTN Communications
Office Manager and host of All Request Live,
as well as Jordana Bass who is the Editor of
the Winnebago Indian News.
At the beginning of their
apprenticeship’s, they learned about
branding and logo development, where
they then designed their own logo for
their radio show and creating their own
promo graphics. Now having moved into
the radio station where they now host and
DJ their show for Baby Bison Beats, also
gaining experience in working with the
radio equipment and postproduction sound
editing.
Bass expressed to the boys in a recent
interview “you guys are learning things
that I learned even after graduating from
college. So if there any times of struggling
with a task, don’t feel bad cause you guys are
learning advanced work.”
Mousseau III (MC Mousseau) shared
“a lot goes into it, the logos and websites use
certain colors to catch peoples attention,
to lure people in to look at their products.”
Earth (DJ Grandson) added “you want logos
to look more simple in certain aspects.”
Partnering with the Big Voice, they are
getting their feet wet in radio experience.

Mousseau III expressed “it’s a lot of
multitasking and you have to check a lot
of things and making sure everything is
ready.”
This isn’t the first time Earth has
co-hosted in the studio. He’s also been
with the department through SYEP,
but expressed “I got more comfortable
speaking outward, I’m thinking more
forward and fluent, rather than up and
rushed.”
Baby Bison Beats have also invited
guests to their show. With multiple other
students apart of the HCI Apprenticeship
program, and they are invited on the
show to share their experiences as well,
to give more of a voice to the youth of
Winnebago.
Isaiah Walker (Winnebago) is the
son of Esther Mercer & James Armell. He
is the grandson of Eraine Mercer. His is
placed at the IT Department of the WTN,
under supervision of Brandon Stout.
He expressed on a recent interview

on Baby Bison Beats, “I’ve been wanting to
go into IT for a really longtime, and it’s
been really good so far. I’m really finding a
passion for it.”
Walker learned how to make patch wires.
“they’re ethernet cables that are hooked
up to all of your stuff.” He expressed. Also
assisting in setting up printers, and fixing
PC computers. He adds “just all sorts of stuff
that any normal IT person would do.”
“The only challenging part is the
down time honestly. I’m more of a work and
just work, work, kind of person.” Walker
seems to be a good student, also adding he
makes sure to get his homework done at
school so he has free time after classes.
Each Friday the students are out of
their worksites and are taught through the
HCI apprenticeship program different “real
world” lessons. He finishes off the interview
to say “I learned a lot about proper job
etiquette, and how to dress.”
The purpose of Baby Bison Beats
is to allow the youth to share their music.
Stay tuned for updates in future WIN issues,
as we will continue to invite other youth to
Baby Bison Beats!

MC Mousseau and special guest co-host Isaiah Walker,
and DJ Bessami after a fun day of pre-recording.

WINNEBAGO HIGHER ED. STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Written by: Jordana R. Bass

Doctor and provide the best care possible to
my patients.”
Currently his career goals are to continue to
treat patients as an associate chiropractor at
Cultivate Chiropractic in Norfolk, NE and West
Point, NE. “I also plan to stay involved in the
sport of wrestling as a coach at Norfolk Senior
High. In the future I will likely be looking
into buying into a practice as a part owner or
looking to open my own chiropractic practice.”

Andrew Stone
Doctorate of Chiropractic
Cleveland University – Kansas City
Stone is currently a coach of boys and girls
wrestling at Norfolk Senior High School,
where he now resides and sees patients at the
Cultivate Chiropractic Center. He is a recent
graduate and one of the recipients of the
Winnebago Higher Education Scholarship.
“The Higher ed department has allowed me
to focus on my classes and grades during my
time in undergrad to be eligible and accepted
into chiropractic school. While in chiropractic
school their support helped me to be able to
take classes year-round, without a part time
job. The higher ed. scholarship alleviated a lot
of financial stress from me to be able to focus
completely on my education and to now be a

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide
eligible members of the Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska with financial assistance to complete
their educational goals.
Fo r m o re i n fo r m a t i o n re gard i n g t h e
scholarship or other opportunities the Higher
Ed. Department has to offer, go online and visit
winnebagotribe.com/higher-education
Or call 402.878.2631,
or stop by the office at 916 N. Mission Dr.,
Winnebago, NE 68071

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on April 29, 2023. DEADLINE for this issue will be April 26, 2023

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WTN Communications
Garan Coons.......................Comm. Officer
Bethani Redhorn.....Comm. Office Manager
Christina Parker.........Comm. Web Master

Winnebago Tribal Council
Victoria Kitcheyan................Chairwoman
Brian Chamberlain............ Vice Chairman
Lorelei DeCora...........................Secretary
Rona Stealer..............................Treasurer
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Arik Armell..................................Member
Louie LaRose...............................Member
Isaac Smith..................................Member

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TOP STORIES

WEBSITE

continued from page 1...

If you would like to stay up to
date with upcoming WTN Tribal Council
meetings, the website also have the
calendar of all tribal council meetings.
If you go online, click on the ABOUT
US, then click the TRIBAL COUNCIL tab
where it will take you to the page with
the calendar and contact information
for all Tribal Council members.
Other updates to come on
the website will be to match the
new branding throughout the whole
website, as well as adding other tribal
program content to enhance services
on the website, and give easier access
to all the multiple tribal programs and
entities within the Winnebago Tribal
organization.
The KWTN 100.9FM radio
station will also receive an all new
website to enhance the radio stations
output and outreach to their audience.
Parker wraps up by sharing, “the site
is about 60 - 80 percent complete. But
there will probably be more to add
later.”
Te c h n o l o g y c h a n g e s
consistently, staying up to date and
adapting with the times will enhance
and improve services for tribal members
who live on and off reservation. If you
have time, go check out the all new
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska website
at www.winnebagotribe.com

Top to Bottom: go to www.
winnebagotribe.com and
you will see this opening
screen. 2nd from top, Tribal
Council Member Isaac Smith
offers a prayer over the
meal. Bottom, Emily Smith
wins the door prize, which
was a brand new Lenovo
laptop.

On behalf of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, we would like to
congratulate Sgt. Arika Armell on her graduation from the Marine
Corps Drill Instructor School.

LOOKING BACK ON THE 2023 WCHS
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

She graduated on March 29th, 2023 at the Marine Corps Recruit
Depot in San Diego, CA. She is the daughter of WTN Councilman
and Marine Corps & U.S. Army Veteran, Arik "Dusty" Armell.

Submitted by: Robert Ironshell, Winnebago Comprehensive Healtchare System

WINNEBAGO, NE - The 2023 Winnebago
Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza was a resounding
success! The WCHS team came together in full
force to make this year's event one to remember.
"Beautiful weather led to the beautiful
sound of children celebrating at the Annual
Winnebago Egg Hunt. One of the biggest
turnouts in years where close to 1,400 eggs
were found, pony rides and petting zoo kept
busy, an appearance of the Easter bunny, 100
pizzas devoured in 40 minutes, music and prizes
abound. It was a great event brought together
by the Dental clinic, WCHS staff, and help from
Heelan students."
-Dr. Rex Monif, Winnebago Chief Dental Officer
We would like to extend a heartfelt
thank you to everyone who came out to the 2023
Winnebago Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza.
Your participation and support made the event
a tremendous success. Your presence added to
the festive atmosphere and helped to create an
unforgettable experience for everyone. We are
grateful for your support and hope that you had
as much fun as we did.
Once again, thank you for making
the 2023 Winnebago Easter Egg-Stravaganza
a memorable and successful event. We look
forward to seeing you again next year!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Little Priest Tribal College is an equal opportunity employer

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ATTENTION ALL WINNEBAGO MEDICAID MEMBERS

STATE OF: Elizabeth Walker
Date of Birth: July 11, 1944

The continuous coverage requirement,
which has allowed waiver participants
to keep both waiver and Medicaid
coverage even if they were no longer
eligible, will expire on March 31, 2023.
This means that starting March 1,
2023, the Division of Developmental
Disabilities and the Division of Medicaid
and Long-Term Care will resume regular
reviews of Medicaid eligibility, and
state Medicaid programs can begin
disenrolling ineligible individuals by
April 1, 2023. It is crucial that members
update their contact information with
Nebraska Medicaid and check their mail
regularly to avoid unnecessary loss of
Medicaid or Waiver coverage.

For more information and to update
your contact information, visit the
Medicaid renewal page or contact
ACCESSNebraska.

If you have questions about your coverage.
TCUH Patient Benefit Coordinator,
Glenda Bruggeman, is available MonFri, 8AM-4:30PM in person or by phone
at 402-878-3570. In addition, A NE
Medicaid Representative, Liliana Flores,
is available at TCUH to assist you in
completing a Medicaid Application as
well as answer any questions that you
may have. She is here on the 1st and 3rd
Thursday of every month from 9AM to
4:30PM on the 2nd Floor across from
medical records. NE Medicaid Contact:
Liliana.flores@nebraska.gov

Toll Free: (855) 632-7633

To All Creditors:
Notice to Creditors: The decedent, Elizabeth
Walker, who lived at 2962 BIA Rd 52, Winnebago,
Nebraska 68071 died on August 17, 2022.
Creditors of the decedent are notified that all
claims against the estate will be forever barred
unless presented to Autumn Nieman, personal
representative, within 4 months after the date
of publication of this notice.
April 3, 2023
Autumn Nieman,
Personal Representative for the Estate
PO Box 819
Winnebago NE 68071

SPRING CLEANING IS
AROUND THE CORNER

Submitted by: Winnebago Housing Development, Rena Brownrigg-Harden

Online at ACCESSNebraska.ne.gov
Email DHHS.ANDICenter@nebraska.
gov
Fax (402) 742-2351
Call ACCESSNebraska at:
Omaha: (402) 595-1178
Lincoln: (402) 473-7000

ALL LEGAL NOTICES
ARE POSTED ON BEHALF OF:
Winnebago Tribal Court
228 Industrial Rd, Winnebago, NE 68071

402.878.2570
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV23-018

Resident Services will be going around and
looking at yards and doing door knockers. We
hope you take advantage of the nice days to get
your yards in order.

To: SIMONE ALDRICH, Mother
SHAQUILLE MONIZ, Father

Part S. “Not to keep unlicensed or inoperable
vehicles in the development or to leave any
vehicle on blocks or jacks”. “To Not drive or
park and to inform guest not to drive or park
on the lawn”.

LEGAL NOTICE: 2/3

Dated this 20th day of March, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE: 2/3
Notice of Hearing
Case No. JFJ23-010

Section H. “To dispose of all garbage, rubbish
and other waste from the premises in a sanitary
and safe manner.

The People of the Winnebago Tribe
In the Interest of:
S.S.B (Born 02/2023)

Please let’s get all our yards looking good.

To: AARON CURRY, FATHER
ALL POTENTIAL FATHERS

Have a Happy Easter!!

Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV23-040

In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
Wilhelmina Sharpback
In Re:
M.F. ( Born 01/2021)
Jasmine Harden, Mother
TO: JASMINE HARDEN, Mother
JARED FRAZIER, Father
You are hereby notified that a petition
has been filed for Guardianship and a
hearing concerning the above referred
Individual(s) in Case No. CV23-040 has
been scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 17th day of APRIL, 2023
at the hour of 11:00 A.M.
Dated this 20th day of March, 2023

You are hereby notified that a hearing for
an Adjudication concerning the above
referred minor individual(s) in case no.
JFJ23-010 has been scheduled and will be
heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of
Winnebago, Nebraska on the 11th day of
APRIL, 2023 at the hour of 1:00 P.M.

WHDC Resident Services,
Rena Brownrigg/Harden

REUBEN HORNED EAGLE, Father

Dated this 27th day of March, 2023

You are hereby notified that a petition
has been filed for Guardianship and a
hearing concerning the above referred
Individual(s) in Case No. CV23-018 has
been scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 18th day of April, 2023 at
the hour of 9:30 A.M.

In your leases it states: Obligations of the
resident;

In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
Denise Lincoln
In Re:
A.L. ( Born 05/2013)
Reuben Horned Eagle, Father

You are hereby notified that a petition
has been filed for Guardianship and a
hearing concerning the above referred
Individual(s) in Case No. CV23-027 has
been scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 13th day of April, 2023 at
the hour of 11:30 A.M.

In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
Matthew Moniz Sr.
In Re:
M.A. ( Born 09/2017)
Simone Aldrich, Mother
Shaquille Moniz

Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV23-027

TO:

LEGAL NOTICE: 2/3

As we all know annual inspections have started
and it’s time to do spring cleaning and spring
yard clean.

LEGAL NOTICE: 1/3

Sincerely, Tribal Court Judge

Dated this 8th Day of March, 2023.
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EDITORIALS

NATIONAL CRIME RIGHTS VICTIMS WEEK IN WINNEBAGO
Submitted by: Thelma Whitewater

Hello my name is Thelma Whitewater and
I am the Crime Victim Advocate for the
Winnebago Tribal Court. The National
Crime Rights Victims Week is April 24-28,
2023. We will be having events all week.
The Kickoff event is a Round Dance
April 24th, with our partners from the
area tribes, Isanti, Omaha, Ponca and
Winnebago Domestic Violence Programs.
We will have program booths set up, we
will have a meal at 6pm and the Round
dance to follow, location is the Whirling
Thunder Gym. I invite the MMIW, 2
spirited and anyone who wish to attend.
We will have speakers on the topic. A
meal will be sponsored by the Winnebago
Health Department
Tuesday April 25th we will have a Walk for
Child Abuse Awareness at noon, location
Land of Wellness. T-shirts will be given
out to those who walk and for the first 150
attendees. We will have local programs
set up around the field to inform you of
what services they provide.

MOTHER EARTH,
A LOVE STORY
Submitted by: Denise Jensen, EPD

Ear th Day is once again quickly
approaching, and April 22nd will be
upon us without notice or regard for our
busy schedules. So decided to take a few
moments to remind us all to celebrate the
planet upon which we live on this very
special day. But first comes the science
lesson.
Mother Earth is about 4.5 billion years old
supporting about 8 billion people. She
is the third planet from the sun, the fifth
largest planet in our solar system and has
one moon. The planet is made up of three
different layers: the crust, the mantle, and
the core. The crust is the outside layer or
surface that we live on. The mantle, the
next deeper layer, is mostly solid bulk.
The core is the very hot, very heavy center
of the planet. She is the right distance
from the sun so is protected from harmful
sun’s rays by her magnetic field. She is
kept warm by a shielding sky and has

I want to give a big shout out and
credit to the Winnebago Public
School Shop Class for the making of
Silhouettes that will be placed at the
Statue Garden, these silhouettes will
have a survivor story on them. These
silhouettes will be placed there on
Monday on to Friday, then on Friday
we will have a candlelight vigil to
end the Crimes Victim Rights Week.
Join us for a candle light vigil in
honor and remembrance of our lost
relatives, survivors, and the families
left impacted by these violent crimes.
On March 10, 2023 We had a Crimes
Victim Rights Proclamation that was
approved by the Winnebago Tribal
Council.
Thanks to Trisha Etringer, and the
Great Plains Action Program for your
assistance with the event, and for all
who assisted.
Any questions please call Thelma
Whitewater at (402) 878-2570 ext. 4114

the right chemical ingredients for life our slumber. She creates the sound of
the wind wisping through the leaves
including water, air, and carbon.
of the trees, the babble of the water
Known as the ‘Blue Planet’ because in a stream traveling on its way, the
water covers about 71% of the Earth’s smell of wildflowers dancing in the
surface and from outerspace appears meadow, the quick glimpse of a deer
blue. Most of the water is found in the leaping through thick brush, a choir
oceans. Only about 1% of the Earth’s of birds singing their songs during
water is available to us for our daily pre-dawn light, children’s laughter as
water supply needs. The water on the they play, the gentle tapping of rain
Earth today is the same water that’s on the window pane, and so many
been here for 4.5 billion years. We other wonders as humans we may
haven’t managed to create any new take for granted. Her voice speaks to
water just contaminate. Just a tiny us in a quiet whisper, but we are often
fraction of our water has managed too busy to hear. Her wisdom guides
to escape into space. The only thing and grounds us. Her embrace heals,
that changes is the form that the water protects, teaches, and nurtures us.

Oh, would not be doing right by
Mother Earth if I didn’t remind
everyone that really when it all
comes down to it, every day is
Earth Day, celebrate her.
Denise Jensen, EPD
Resources obtained from
various sources included but
not limited to USGS, EcoWatch,
and Wikipedia.

takes as it travels through the water
cycle. But that’s a science lesson for What would make Mother Earth
happy? Can speak of the normal
another day.
things such as conserve water and
Mother Earth is a giving planet. energy; reduce, reuse, and recycle;
Everything we need to survive has plant trees; and eat organic foods.
been provided by her, water, food, These all sound great and in fact are
shelter, medicine, and natural very important. Most of all, I think,
wonders. Yes, man has created she wants our love. Blessed is the
imitation materials, but it all starts mother whose children love her.
with the Mother, much like an infant
carried in their mother’s womb. She
supplies the precious metals that we
prize so much, animals that feed our
body and our spirits, energy needed
to run our cars, homes and factories,
and natural wonders where one can
get lost and reconnect on a physical
and spiritual level.

Started this story to express how
much we all should love our Mother
Earth but during the journey she
revealed to me how much she truly
loves us. So, let’s kiss and hug our
Mother Earth each and every day the
best we can from our hearts. Rejoice
in the love story, Mother Earth has for
us and as we should for her in return.
She greets us every morning as our Be thankful and express our blessing
feet hit the floor after awaking from for her.

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EDITORIALS

SUICIDE IN INDIAN COUNTRY PT. 28
Submitted by: Youth Crisis Intervention Center

There is a strong stigma associated with
suicide, so it MUST be talked about. Sensitive
articles about suicide can help REDUCE this
stigma; but please be EXTREMELY careful about
how you talk about it and how you cover stories
about suicide.

Media Guidelines for
Suicide Reporting
Great care should be given to the way in which
suicides are reported in the media. Improper
reporting techniques can lead to suicide
contagion (copycat suicides).
One of the best examples of suicide contagion
was that of the Vienna train suicides of the
1980s. For about four years, from 1984 to 1987,
several individuals died by suicide by running
or jumping in front of oncoming trains. The
media coverage of each suicide was sensational
and extensive, and caused numerous “copycat”
suicides.
Finally, in 1987, a campaign was launched to
alter the way the media reported the suicides.
The result of the campaign was dramatic –
suicides and attempted suicides dropped by over
80% after only six months.
Thus, the way suicides are reported in the media
can either CAUSE suicides or PREVENT suicide
Minimize coverage of suicides. Keep the
stories relatively brief and do not run too many
stories. But it is important to run stories!
ALWAYS provide suicide prevention information
with suicide stories. This is CRITICAL.

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Do not begin a television newscast with a
suicide story.

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Do not place suicide stories on the cover of
newspapers or magazines.

•

Do not sensationalize suicides.

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Do not romanticize suicides.

•

Never portray suicides as heroic.

•

Never say that a suicide “ended pain”
or “ended suffering.” Suicide CAUSES
excruciating pain for suicide survivors.

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Also, people need to be alive to feel relief
from pain. Suicide CAUSES pain.

•

Be careful about describing the methods
used. Do not go into great detail about the
methods, and do not show detailed pictures
of the locations where the suicides occurred.

•

Do not say suicides occur because of one
event. (Suicides rarely occur because of one
event.)

•

Be careful with the wordings of headlines.

•

Be careful with all of the words that are used
in the story.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or the
Winnebago Behavior Health 1-402-878-2911
or After Hours Crisis # 1-712-259-3263.

So a statement like the following can
SAVE LIVES:
Anyone who is suicidal may receive immediate
help by calling 1-800-SUICIDE. Suicide is
preventable, and if you are feeling suicidal, you
must get help.
Do not hesitate to talk about suicide in stories.
But ALWAYS do so in a way that provides help,
hope, and resources for the suicidal and suicide
survivors.

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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
minutes continued from last issue...

VOTE: (4) yes, BC, AA, CB, IS (4)
no, LD, KM, LLR, RS (0) abstain

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman
Kitcheyan called to order at 9:10 a.m.

Chair votes no to break the tie.

Michael Shonka
Cecelia Earth
Esther Mercer

Aric Armell motioned to authorize
the Chairwoman to sign letter
for application on the D. Ave
Bridge replacement. Isaac Smith
seconded.

CALL TO ORDER:
OPENING PRAYER: Brian Chamberlain FINAL VOTE: (4) yes, BC, AA, CB, IS Vice Chairman Chamberlain called
to order at 1:06 p.m.
(5) no, LD, KM, LLR, RS, VK (0)
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
offered the opening prayer.
abstain Motion failed
Motion carried.
OPENING
PRAYER:
APPROVE AGENDA:
Until we connect with the Winnebago Fannie LaTray offered the
7. Adopt resolution – BIA 17 – New
Additions: Gaming Tax Code,
opening
prayer.
Gaming
Development
Board.
Bridge Requested
Resolutions Support, Contract update/
support
APPROVE AGENDA:
DOLLAR GENERAL UPDATE:
Louis LaRose motioned to adopt
Rona
Stealer
motioned
to
approve
•
Isles
cleaned
up
since
WTN
resolution #23-79: BIA Road 17
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
the
agenda
with
additions.
letter
to
the
Dollar
General
– New Bridge Requested. Isaac
the agenda with additions. Brian
Corporate
office
Smith seconded.
Chamberlain seconded.
Isaac Smith seconded.
• Dollar General is now open after
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
VOTE:
(4)
yes
(0)
no
(0)
abstain
weekend
incident
per
facebook
Motion carried.
Motion carried.
Motion carried.
post
8. Adopt resolution – Request for
DC TRIP UPDATE:
[Coly
Brown
in
at
1:09
p.m.)
Isaac
Smith
volunteers
to
serve
on
a
Preliminary Engineering Services
1. Land Legislation
Work
Group
to
look
at
the
store.
from BIA
2. IHS Funding
LAND MANAGEMENT:
1. Agricultural Lease Bid –
Aric Armell would like a Special
Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt
BIA FACILITY LEASES:
Allotment
853-2
Hanna
Whitefish
Meeting
with
planning,
and
Tribal
resolution #23-80: Request BIA
1. Complaint
Administration
on
a
store.
Preliminary Engineering Services
2. Agency & OJS Lease Renewals
Rona
Stealer
motioned
to
adopt
from BIA. Louis LaRose seconded.
3. 105(1) leases for 638 programs
resolution #23-75: Ref: Agricultural
BREAK: back at 12:26 p.m.
Lease Bid – Allotment 853-2
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
BIA LAW ENFORCEMENT – TRIBAL
Hanna
Whitefish,
(5)
five
years
for
TRIBAL
COUNCIL
ITEMS:
Motion carried.
MEMBER COMPLAINT:
Tremayne Farms Inc at the rate of
1. BC - Gaming Tax Update
$4,100.00 per year for the term of
2. BC - Resolution Support
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Brian Chamberlain motioned for the
the
lease.
Isaac
Smith
seconded.
SERVICES:
Chair to take all actions necessary to
VOTE:
(5)
yes
(0)
no
(0)
abstain
3.
Contract
update
–
Content
1. Monthly Report
officiate the complaint. Aric Armell
carried.
Motion
distributor
for
KWTN
Contract
seconded.
Aric Armell motioned to accept
[Aric
Armell
in
at
1:10
p.m.)
Aric
Armell
motioned
to
direct
the Emergency Management
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
General
Counsel
to
research
WTN
Report as submitted. Louis LaRose
Motion carried.
Eminent domain of within the tribal 2. EMS Building – discussion
seconded.
[Esther
Mercer
in
at
1:25
p.m.)
boundaries.
Brian
Chamberlain
Discussion on the Police Review Board
seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Aric
Armell
motioned
to
adopt
Motion carried.
CAO – Policy needs to be revised/
resolution
#23-76:
Ref:
Land
(8)
yes
(0)
no
(0)
abstain
VOTE:
revamped (TC reps to the Board; AA, IS,
Purchase – Edward Rave Allotment PHYSICAL RESOURCES REPORT:
Motion carried.
CB).
– 164L to offer option 1 as specified 1. Monthly Report
in the spread $22,314.28. Isaac
Aric
Armell
motioned
to
direct
CEO – Recommends revising the
Smith seconded.
the General Counsel to research
Michael Shonka – Solar Feasibility
Policy before we appoint more board
whether
our
intellectual
property
Results.
members.
was stolen by the business. Lorelei OBJECT: Coly Brown
VOTE: (4) yes, AA, IS, RS, LD (2) Aric Armell motioned to accept
DeCora seconded.
TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CRITERIA:
no, LLR, CB (0) abstain
the Solar Feasibility Results
carried.
Motion
LD,
IS,
AA
(4)
no,
VOTE:
(3)
yes,
as presented. Louis LaRose
[Aric Armell out]
BC, LLR, RS, CB (1) abstain, KM
seconded.
3.
Thurston
Bar
Building
–
Motion fails.
Brian Chamberlain motioned to table
Discussion
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
the one pager on Enrollment until
Motion carried.
further review by Mid-Month. Lorelei ADJOURN:
Aric
Armell
motioned
to
authorize
DeCora seconded.
Land Management to begin
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn
2. Demolition Application
negotiations
for
purchase
of
at
1:16
p.m.
Brian
Chamberlain
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
the Thurston Bar. Isaac Smith
seconded.
Aric Armell motioned to approve
Motion carried.
seconded.
the Demolition application. Louis
VOTE:
(8)
yes
(0)
no
(0)
abstain
LaRose seconded.
[Aric Armell out, Rona Stealer in]
OBJECT: Louis LaRose, Lorelei
Motion carried.
DeCora
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
VILLAGE OF WINNEBAGOWATER &
Chairwoman
adjourns
the
meeting
Motion carried.
SEWER SYSTEM:
VOTE: (4) yes, IS, AA, RS, CB (2)
at 1:16 p.m.
no, LD, LLR (0) abstain
3. ARPA Home Repair Round 2
1. Transfer of ownership of Village
carried.
Motion
WINNEBAGO
TRIBE
OF
NEBRASKA
Water & Sewer System
PHYSICAL RESOURCES REPORT
Isaac Smith motioned to approve
4.
Adopt
resolution
–
Ag
Lease
February
16,
2023
the ARPA 2 Home Repair Round
Isaac Smith motioned to support the
–
Allotment
865
Walking
Soldier
2 Home Application. Aric Armell
Petition for Brian Chamberlain to file to
69.4%
TRIBAL
COUNCIL
PRESENT:
seconded.
transfer ownership of the Village Water
Chamberlain
Brian
& Sewer System. Coly Brown seconded.
Aric Armell motioned to adopt
Lorelei DeCora
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
resolution
#23-77:
Ref:
Agricultural
Stealer
Rona
Motion carried.
OBJECT: Brian Chamberlain
Lease
Bid
–
Allotment
865
Walking
Coly Brown (in @ 1:09 p.m.)
Soldier 69.4%. Isaac Smith
Aric Armell (in @1:10 p.m.)
4. Plumbing issues at Pony Store
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (1) abstain, BC
seconded.
Isaac Smith
Motion carried.
Louis LaRose
Ron Nohr updates Tribal Council
VOTE:
(6)
yes
(0)
no
(0)
abstain
Kenneth Mallory
– Morningside plumbing to
[Aric in]
Motion carried.
assess the sewer under the store
tomorrow (2-17-23).
THURSTON COUNTY REDISTRICTING TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
5.
Adopt
resolution
–
Ag
Lease
–
Victoria
Kitcheyan
(leave)
LITIGATION STATUS:
Allotment 812-1-Alice Ricehill,
ADJOURN:
Allotment
814-H.
Whitewater
OTHERS
PRESENT:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn at
• Filed on February 10, 2023
2:50 p.m. Rona Stealer seconded.
• County has to respond by March 9, Lynelle Blackhawk
Rona
Stealer
motioned
to
adopt
Sharon
Frenchman
2023
resolution #23-78: Ref: Agricultural VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Jack LaMere
Lease Bid – Allotment 812-1-Alice
Ron Nohr
Motion carried.
NE GAMING COMPACT RESEARCH:
Ricehill,
Allotment
814-H.
Danae Varges
Discussion on Sports betting.
Whitewater. Isaac Smith seconded. Vice Chairman Chamberlain
Ireta Frazier
Julie Smithart
adjourned the meeting at 2:50 p.m.
Aric Armell motioned to begin the
VOTE:
(6)
yes
(0)
no
(0)
abstain
Nieman
Autumn
Class III Compact with Nebraska. Brian
Motion carried.
Lola Kearnes
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
Chamberlain seconded.
Fannie LaTray
CEO REPORT MEETING
6.
D.
Ave
Bridge
February 17, 2023
OBJECT: Lorelei DeCora, Louis LaRose Kellie Snow
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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Brian Chamberlain (in @ 9:20 a.m.)
Rona Stealer
Lorelei DeCora
Isaac Smith
Louis LaRose
Kenneth Mallory
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Aric Armell (leave)
Victoria Kitcheyan (leave)
Coly Brown (attending WCHS mtg.)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Esther Mercer
Lynelle Blackhawk
Kellie Snow
Tyresha Wolfe
Andie Snowball
Joshua Chamberlain
Joy Johnson
Liz Bayer
Billie Kitcheyan
Kiva Harden-Free
Ramona Sheridan
CALL TO ORDER:
Secretary DeCora calls the meeting
to order at 9:14 a.m.

seconded.

OBJECT: Rona Stealer

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

VOTE: (4) yes (1) no, RS (0) abstain
Motion carried.

Andie Snowball provides an update
on the Regulatory process our HEMP Isaac Smith motioned to authorize
the Secretary to schedule a
Commission does.
Disenrollment Hearing date (30 days
[Brian Chamberlain in, assumes
down the road).
chair]
Rona Stealer seconded.
2. Pow-wow Committee
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Lorelei DeCora motions to appoint
Kiva Harden-Free, Char Richardson,
BREAK: return at 11:23 a.m.
Sunshine Bear, Tara Hernandez
and Tyresha Wolfe to the 2023 PowANGEL DECORA MUSEUM:
wow Committee and advertise one
Drum Group Project
vacancy for 30 days. Louis LaRose
seconded.
Isaac Smith motions to schedule
a meal with the drum groups with
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
the Tribal Council present (paid out
Motion carried.
of Tribal Council events budget).
Kenneth Mallory seconded.
3. Credit Committee
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

Rona Stealer motions to advertise
one vacancy for the Credit
Committee for 30 days. Existing
members can re-apply.

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Brian Chamberlain
Rona Stealer
Lorelei DeCora
Kenneth Mallory
Aric Armell (in at 5:40 p.m.)
Louis LaRose
Isaac Smith
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan (leave)
Coly Brown (excused)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Cecelia Earth
LaDonna Holstein
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Chamberlain called
to order at 5:07 p.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Isaac Smith
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Additions: New Position request
from Physical Resources, Last Bear
Moon Pow-wow update.

OPENING PRAYER:
Joshua Chamberlain (tribal
member) offers the opening prayer. Lorelei DeCora seconded.

2. NARF/Carlisle Cemetery

Isaac Smith motioned to approve the
agenda as amended.

[Lorelei DeCora out]

Rona Stealer seconded.

APPROVE AGENDA:
Louis LaRose motioned to approve
the agenda with additions.
Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

Kenneth Mallory motions to refer
NARF/Carlisle agreement to the
General Counsel. Isaac Smith
seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

Kenneth Mallory motions to
nominate Leslie Brownrigg to the
Wildlife & Parks Committee.
Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
1. UNMC

5. Tribal Housing – Tenant Vacancy

Rona Stealer motions to authorize
the Tribal Council to schedule
the UNMC meeting in April 2023.
Kenneth Mallory seconded.

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS:
1. CEO Report
Lorelei DeCora motions to approve
the CEO Report as submitted.
Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Brian Chamberlain in at 9:20 a.m.,
assumes chair)
2. CAO Report

4. Wildlife & Parks Commission

[Lorelei DeCora in]

Kenneth Mallory motioned to
appoint Carmelita LaTray to the
Tribal Housing Committee. Louis
LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

2. Donation Request

6. Little Priest Tribal College
Rona Stealer motions to approve the
CAO Report as submitted. Lorelei
Lorelei DeCora motioned to appoint
DeCora seconded.
Lynelle Blackhawk to the Little Priest
Tribal College Board of Trustees
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
vacancy. Louis LaRose seconded.
Motion carried.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
3. Community Breakfast Budget
Motion carried.

Kenneth Mallory motioned to
approve the donation request of
$5,000.00 to students attending
AIHEC out of Tribal Council
Donations. Lorelei DeCora
seconded.

Kenneth Mallory motions to approve 7. IRB
the Community Breakfast Budget
of $600.00 out of the Tribal Council Rona Stealer motioned to authorize
Events budget.
the CEO to take all action necessary
to work with legal to remedy the IRB
Lorelei DeCora seconded.
issue. Louis LaRose seconded.

3. Executive Session

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
1. Hemp Commission
[Brian Chamberlain – out while
brother is presenting, Lorelei
assumes chair]
Kenneth Mallory motions to accept
TBH resignation from the Hemp
Commission and advertise for 30
days. Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to come
out of Executive Session at 12:45
p.m. Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt
resolution #23-82: Tribal Enrollment
Applicants [A4083, A4110, A4146,
A4147, A4148, A4154, A4168, A4202,
A4217, A4236]. Lorelei DeCora
seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

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2. 2-15-23 Regular TC mtg
Isaac Smith motioned to approve
the February 15, 2023 Regular Tribal
Council meeting minutes. Rona
Stealer seconded.

Isaac Smith motioned to approve the
February 15, 2023 General Counsel
meeting minutes. Rona Stealer
seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
4. 2-16-23 Physical Resources Report
mtg
Isaac Smith motioned to approve
the February 16, 2023 Physical
Resources Report meeting minutes.
Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

ADJOURN:
Rona Stealer motioned to adjourn at
12:46 p.m. Isaac Smith seconded.

Respectfully submitted,
Lorelei DeCora, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

Minutes to continue next issue...

Vice Chairman Chamberlain
adjourned the meeting at 12:46 p.m.

2. Memorandum/Notice Letter
Kenneth Mallory motions to approve
the Hemp Commission to travel to
Kenneth Mallory motioned to
the 8th Native American Cannabis
approve the notice letter on
& Hemp Conference, June 6-7, 2023, Disenrollment. Lorelei DeCora
in Femecula, CA. Rona Stealer
seconded.
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VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

3. 2-15-23 General Counsel mtg

Kenneth Mallory motioned to go
into Executive Session at 12:11 p.m.
Louis LaRose seconded.

ENROLLMENT:
1. Resolution #23-82; Tribal
Enrollment Applicants

Isaac Smith motioned to approve
the February 2, 2023 Special Tribal
Council meeting – BIA Regional
Director Visit meeting minutes.
Kenneth Mallory seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.

READING OF THE MINUTES:
1. 2-2-23 Special Tribal Council
meeting – BIA Regional Director
Visit

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
MID-MONTHLY TRIBAL COUNCIL
MEETING
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CULTURE & ART

ANGEL DECORA MUSEUM ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Submitted by: Youth Crisis Intervention Center

Lori Pearson is one of the artist's who were
selected to have their artwork on display.

WINNEBAGO, NE - Recently the
Angel Decora Museum and Research
Center contracted more artwork to
be implemented and displayed at the
museum. Artist’s were to be of Hōcąk
descent. 5 artists were selected and the
WIN will be spotlighting each of those
artists.
Lori Pearson (Woman that Walks
at Night – Bear Clan) is a member of
the Winnebago tribe, and a resident of
Minnesota. She is the daughter of Sharon
Armell Lynch and Lowell Lynch. She is
the granddaughter of Alberta Rave and
Lawrence Armell Sr.
She is a self-taught artist with a
focus on embroidering Native designs.
She is also a photographer and much of
her photographs inspired her to translate
Winnebago women’s applique patterns to
embroidery. She finds inspiration from
her family, her tribe, and the land. She
designs her patterns with an intentional
focus on reciprocity and challenging
traditional paradigms in both embroidery
and Native symbolism. Each piece has
been embroidered by hand.
Pearson shared “My art is inspired
by the mirrored applique dress designs
crafted by the women of the Winnebago
Tribe. In 2019, after retiring from a 35-year
corporate career in Minneapolis, MN, I
started drawing and hand embroidering
patterns taken from my pow wow
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photographs. Next, I visited my
Grandma and Aunties to photograph
and copy their stitchwork. I continue
to be influenced by elder stories,
historical photographs, personal
memories, and my relationship with
the land. My intention is to merge
and morph contemporary threads
with traditional notions to create
new works depicting reciprocity and
resilience. The time to do this work
is lengthy and has proven to be a
valuable gift. Time spent stitching
allows for introspection and the
physicality of creating a tangible
story from a dream. It took much
planning and much work for our
women to create the traditional,
balanced harmony in their applique
designs. As a Winnebago woman and
a feminist, I celebrate the beauty
of their applique patterns through
embroidery, reflecting harmony in my
art and striving for balanced harmony
in my life.
It’s hard to walk into a forest
without bluejays instantly sharing
news of your supposed trespass.
They have sharp eyes and a sharp
raucous voice. The Winnebago name
for bluejay is Jejec ( jay-jaych). This
trickster is the symbolic storyteller of
the Winnebago people. Some of their
stories may not be so nice.
This piece was inspired by the
bluejays visiting our bird feeder right
outside our kitchen window. I took
this photo in February 2022 when it
was very cold and the jay’s feathers
were full. The Winnebago Indian
News (WIN) had recently published a
story about the bluejay, and I was able
to bring it to life.”
To see the new contemporary
art displayed at the Angel Decora
Museum, visit them in Winnebago,
Nebraska at 601 E. College Dr. Hours
from 9am-4pm Monday - Friday,
10am-2pm on Saturday.
To see more of Lori Pearson’s work,
you can visit:
www.lorienepearson.com
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Artwork Title: "Woman That Walks at Night" by Lori Pearson.
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COMMUNITY

PROTECT YOUR SEXUAL HEALTH
Submitted by: Winnebago Public Health Department

April 9-15 is Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness
Week. If you are sexually active, there are a few things you
need to know. First, STIs are preventable. You can lower
your risk by using condoms and latex barriers during sex
(oral, vaginal, and anal).
Talk openly and honestly to your partner(s) and your
healthcare provider about sexual health and sexually
transmitted infections, or STIs.
Get Yourself Tested!
Call 878-3404 to schedule an appointment today! Once you
complete your testing, stop down to the PHN department
for a $25 Visa gift card sponsored by the Great Plains Tribal
Leaders Health Board.
Any questions, please call Shannon Wright, Winnebago
Public Health Nurse at 402-878-3619.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awinnebago%3A63f3b7e6cff40597. Public record. Not legal advice.