# Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

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## Record

- **Collection:** Tribal code
- **Document type:** Tribal code

## Text

Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Homecoming Celebration
Throwbacks!

Winnebago Veterans
List!

page: 8-10

Volume 55, Number 14

Our masthead scene for this powwow
edition of the Winnebago Indian News
features another 155th Annual Winnebago
Homecoming Celebration Powwow photo
from 2021. The powwow in 2021 was held
from Friday, July 23rd through Sunday,
July 25th, at Veterans Memorial Park in
Winnebago, NE. In this photo, you can see
the Color Guards posted with their colors,
along with dancers passing by as they all
danced in the afternoon session for Grand
Entry.

page: 11

Waxoc ra wira

Corn Tasseling Moon

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Winnebago Tribe Secures 381 Acres Near River Bluffs

Nį̄ šoc Nįgešąną

By Bethani Redhorn
Photography by Bethani Redhorn

On July 15th, the Little Priest Tribal
College held a ribbon cutting for their new
pergola. The new addition incorporated the
HoChunk language from Velma Alaniz by
incorporating words ontop of the pergola
and words by Chief Little Priest “Be strong
and educate my children” on the wall.

[Winnebago, NE] In a historic step
toward its ultimate objective of tribal
land reclamation, the Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska officially finalized the purchase
of 381.95 acres of bluff-side property on
June 15, 2026.
The land, purchased from the Olsen
family in Homer, Nebraska, was
previously known as the Thomas Ashford
Scout Camp. It features sprawling timber,
scenic lookouts, and preexisting event
centers. The purchase also includes
a residential home on the site, which
was verified to be in good condition by
Construction Management prior to the
closing of the deal.
This acquisition carries profound
historical weight, as this specific area of
land has a long and complex relationship

with the Winnebago Tribe. Following
the Treaty of 1865, the tribe established
its reservation boundaries, only to see
more than two-thirds of its tribal land
base splintered and stripped away
following the General Allotment Act of
1887. For generations, this bluff-side
region bore witness to the trials of forced
displacement, systemic land loss, and
the separation of our people from their
ancestral territory.
By successfully buying back this
property, the tribe is actively reversing a
century of painful history. This purchase
acts as a bridge to heal past chapters,
transforming a landscape once marked
by historical separation into a place of
tribal unity and a powerful physical
homecoming.
“Our main goal is to reclaim our land
back and to serve our tribal membership,”
said Fannie LaTray, Land Management

Coordinator for the Winnebago
Tribe. LaTray, who took the lead on
negotiations under the direction of the
Tribal Council, noted that this purchase
represents a monumental milestone for
the reservation’s expansion. During the
closing process, traditional tobacco was
placed on the property by Winnebago
Veteran and Elder Larry Payer to honor the
land and ask for blessings for its future.
While the main entrance point to the
property is currently accessed through
Homer, the Roads Department is already
planning to build an internal access
road connecting the property directly to
the neighboring Scotts farm purchase.
Once the ongoing fee-to-trust process is
complete to transition the area into official
trust status, the land will be managed
directly by the Wildlife and Parks
department to preserve its natural beauty
for generations to come.

Winnebago Tribe Stands Against Salix Data Center

On July 8th, the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System held another
Pet Care Day. For future pet care services
and important vaccines and medicines call
402-745-3950 for more. Pictured above is
Oliver Zues Ebert.

By Keely Bassette Purscell and Emmy
Scott
On July 9th, as a result of a past storm, the
WTN Roads Department and Winnebago
Volunteer Fire Department crews worked
on the demolition of a damaged grain bin
located across from the Land of Wellness.
Procedures were taken place to ensure no
hazardous mineral or debris affected the
air. Other affected areas such as the Land of
Wellness are still open, except for the softball fields until repairs are finished. Thank
you to Aleah Huffman (WVFD), Bronson
Redhorn, Fred Grant and Morgyn Redhorn
(Roads dept)!

On July 8, 2026, Winnebago Tribal
Council members and Environmental Protection Department staff traveled to Salix,
Iowa for the city council meeting. The
city of Salix recently annexed 900 acres
for a proposed data center. During public
comment, Chairman Coly Brown stood up
to voice the Winnebago Tribe’s opposition
to data centers, “The Winnebago Tribe opposes the construction of a Data Center on

or near the Winnebago Indian Reservation,
ceded lands, and Treaty-protected areas.”
Brown spoke to the significant demands
on water and energy resources consumed
by data centers. He continued stating, “The
Winnebago Indian Reservation is situated above the Dakota Sandstone Aquifer
and the Missouri River Alluvial Aquifer,
two essential groundwater resources that
sustain our communities.”
He emphasized the need for government-to-government consultation with the
tribe.

Trisha Rivers, the Water Resources
Technician for the Winnebago Tribe’s
Environmental Protection Department,
shared that the proposed data center would
be approximately four miles away from
the newly returned land in Iowa. The area
in question is Snyder Bend Park, which is
home to various species and Native plants.
A large-scale data center would prompt
questions as to what water resources will
be utilized and how that will impact ecosystems downstream.
The public comments were split
regarding the data center. A petition was
presented by city residents with just under
a third of Salix residents opposing the rezoning of the property for the data center.
The population of Salix, Iowa is about
300 residents. The meeting concluded
with the Salix City Council voting 3-2 to
draft a proposed 1-year moratorium to be
voted on in August. The Winnebago Tribal
Council plans to attend the Salix City
Council meeting in August to support the
moratorium.
The tribe is working with the Braveheart Society for a teach-in about the
environmental impacts of commercial
data centers with a date tentatively set for
mid-August.

"Hikiware hįwāniwina wirākara hįkjawiną . – Take care of our visitors

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ho-Chunk Way 2026-2027 Recipient:
Winnebago Wake & Burial Program

NEW FACES IN WTN PLACES!

Welcome to our newest

Ho-Chunk Way, Ho-Chunk, Inc.’s employee donations program, helped build on the
Winnebago Tribe’s priorities of youth, education, jobs, housing, and elders by supporting meaningful community projects.

Winnebago Tribal Employees!

The Winnebago Wake & Burial Program has been selected as the 2026-2027 HoChunk Way recipient. Donations will support improvements to the Ho-Chunk Center, a
vital gathering place in Winnebago where families come together to honor loved ones,
celebrate traditions, and support one another. Funding will help begin building improvements, including installation of drainage systems, exterior lighting enhancements, and
upgrades to the kitchen and bathrooms. Plans also include creating a dedicated play area
for young children to better accommodate families using the center. These improvements will enhance the facility for the community and help preserve it for generations to
come.
As Program Director David “Kunu Dave” Russell shared that he is thankful HoChunk, Inc. employees take it upon themselves and donate to support needs in the
Winnebago community.

∑

Angelina Mager

Anthony Bassette

(Sacred Child Care Center)

Veterans Services
Officer

Eric Prue

January Bird

Head Cook

Maintenance Specialist
(WTN Facilities)

THPO/NAGPRA
Assistant

Logan Wabashaw

Virginia Snake-Bumann

Dishwasher

(Educare Kitchen)

NEXT W.I.N. DEADLINE:
JULY 28 , 2026

Tribal Pesticide Circuit
Rider EPD

Saturday, July 18, 2026 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 3

Wāgax hųk ra wāgax hokik’ųna
Letter to the Editor

JESUS OUR SAVIOR
LUTHERAN OUTREACH
‘Take everything with a grain of salt’
As I studied a reading from 1st Kings
chapter 19, I noticed that the prophet of
YAHWEH by the name of Elijah was
experiencing a drastic change in his life.
Soon the members of Jesus Our Savior,
as well as myself, will experience a major
change upon my retirement.
Talk about major changes have you ever
asked AI a question?
As I was reflecting on this Bible story I
decided to ask AI this question: With the
influence of social media is it more or less
likely that users will be open to serve God
as teachers or pastors?
At the conclusion of this article I will
share with you AI’s answer. Now I was
taught - probably by my mother - ‘to take
everything with a grain of salt.’
So I asked AI: What does ‘take it with
a grain of salt’ mean? To take something
with a grain of salt means to view information or claims with skepticism or caution,
rather than accepting them as completely
true. It suggests that the source may be
unreliable, exaggerated, or unverified, so
the listener should maintain a degree of
reserve.
Then I asked AI ‘Should I take AI with
a grain of salt?’ AI responded: ‘Yes, you
should take AI-generated information with
a grain of salt, as current models are prone
to generating plausible but inaccurate “hallucinations” and lack true understanding or
accountability.
AI concluded: ‘While AI is a powerful tool for idea generation and creative
brainstorming, it should be used to aid decision-making rather than replace human
expertise, with all critical outputs factchecked by qualified professionals.’
The Bible reading I was studying included these words: ‘As (they) [Elijah and
Elisha]were walking along and talking
together, suddenly a chariot of fire and
horses of fire appeared and separated the

By: Pastor Ricky Jacob

two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven
in a whirlwind.
Elisha saw this and cried out, “My
father! My father! The chariots and
horsemen of Israel!” And Elisha saw him
no more. Then he took hold of his own
clothes and tore them apart. He picked up
the [mantle] that had fallen from Elijah
and went back and stood on the bank of
the Jordan’ [2nd Kings 2:11–13 (NIV84)].
In our Lutheran ways, when a man is
ordained into the ministry - as a pastor - an
under-shepherd to the Good Shepherd - the
Good Pastor being Jesus the Christ - he
is given a stole. In a way, a stole is like
Elijah’s mantle. This Bible story tells how
God is at work in raising up leaders to
follow in the place of their called servants.
Now back to my question to AI: ‘With
the influence of social media is it more or
less likely that users will be open to serve
God as teachers or pastors?’
AI’s answer: ‘It is less likely that users
influenced by social media will be open
to serving as teachers or pastors, primarily because the medium fosters a culture
of impulsivity, outrage, and superficial
engagement that contradicts the biblical
qualifications for church leadership.’

AI concluded: ‘The pursuit of “influence,” followers, and likes encourages narcissism and self-promotion, which
undermines the humble, servant-hearted
character required for pastoral oversight. Many leaders undermine their own
witness by vying for attention rather
than serving others.’
God has a way of raising up leaders as He raised up and prepared Elijah and
Elisha to His prophets. Today we will
once again pray that God would raise up
a faithful, Spirit fed and led teacher/director to serve in our preschool; as well
as a faithful, Spirit fed and led pastor under-shepherd to point people to Jesus
our Savior!

WINNEBAGO SECRETARIAL ELECTION 2026
Did you lose your voter registration form or have never received
one? You can still register to vote in the Winnebago Tribe Secretarial
Election! The Secretarial Election is a mail-in election to vote on one
proposed amendment to the Winnebago Tribal Constitution. Before you
receive a ballot, you must first complete and return voter registration
form. If you don’t register by the deadline, you will not receive a ballot
or be able to vote in this election.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
Lilly Kearnes
In Re:
L.S (Born 05/2013)
F.H.S. (Born 04/2012)

In the Matter of the
Divorce Petition of:
LILLIAN NUNEZ
vs
MIGUEL NUNEZ

Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV26-107

Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV26-133

TO:

If you need a replacement registration form or assistance, visit the
BIA Winnebago Agency at 355 BIA Road 3 in Winnebago, NE. They
can be reached by phone at (402)878-2502. Delores “Dee” Springer
will be available 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CT) to assist tribal members,
provide replacement registration forms, and receive completed forms.
If Dee is unavailable, Jaralyn Bear or Monica Cleveland can assist and
receive completed registration forms from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CT).
You can email them at: jaralyn.bear@winnebagotribe.com or monica.
cleveland@wchs.health

To:

DAVID SNOW, 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. CV26-133 has been scheduled and
will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of
Winnebago, Nebraska on the 10TH day of AUG
2026 at the hour of 10:30 A.M.

Important information to keep in mind is on Friday, July 17, completed registration forms will only be accepted until 11:00 AM (CT). Forms
received after that time cannot be submitted to the Bureau of Indian
Affairs, and you will not be eligible to vote in the Secretarial Election
on August 26, 2026.

MIGUEL NUNEZ

You are hereby notified that a Divorce petition
has been filed and a hearing concerning the
above referred Case No. CV26-107 has been
scheduled and will be heard in the Winnebago
Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the
10TH day of AUGUST, 2026 at the hour of
11:30 A.M.

If you know a Winnebago Tribal Member who misplaced their packet
or never received one, please share this information so they don’t miss
the opportunity to register and vote. Register, return your form on time,
and make your voice heard! Stay tuned to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Facebook page for more updates.

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on August 1, 2026.

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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
OATH OF OFFICE FOR THE
WINNEBAGO TRIBAL COUNCIL
SPECIAL ELECTION
JUNE 12, 2026
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Coly Brown
Rona Stealer
Teresa Littlegeorge
Eugene DeCora
Victoria Kitcheyan
Trey Blackhawk
Ireta Frazier
Keely Bassette-Purscell (Elect)
Margaret “Emmy” Scott (Elect)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Karen Scott
Marilyn Purscell
Kaiden Payer
Braxton Farewell
Haley Farewell
Kim Scott Merrick
Pierre Merrick
Rita Snow
Darun Scott
Tyresha Romero
Tiffany Buchanan
Billie Kitcheyan
Desia Kitcheyan
Judge Jordan Zendejas
Carla LaRose
Jeremiah Lonewolf
Ruby Bellanger
Tyler Smith
OTHERS PRESENT:
Pastor Ricky Jacob
Tom Teesdale
Audreianna Levering Galvin

ADJOURN:
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to adjourn
the meeting at 4:53 p.m. Trey Blackhawk
seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(8) yes (0) no (0)
abstain Motion carried.
Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting
at 4:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
MID-MONTHLY TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING
June 15, 2026

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Teresa Littlegeorge
Trey Blackhawk
Ireta Frazier
Victoria Kitcheyan
Keely Bassette Purscell
Margaret “Emmy” Scott
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kevin Ebert
Brittany Thomas
Dannelle Smith (v)
Kiana Lewis (v)
Anna Bess Preston (v)
Kellie Snow (v)
Darla LaPointe (v)
Tyresha Romero (v)
Jarold McWilliams (v)
Tiffany Buchanan (v)
Joe Barnes
Nilah Soloman
Melody Ress
Monica Flores
Maggie Miller
Tatanka Petite (v)
Darrance Blackfish
LaDonna Holstein
Delise Blackfish
Ramona Sheridan (v)
Willy Bass Char Richardson (v)
Les Painter
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Tonia Keller
Rona Stealer (travel – NCAI)
Leta Gorrin
DeVonna Gorrin
Eugene DeCora (travel – NCAI)
Alf Lopez
Coly Brown (PTO)
Tyler Snake
Danelle Smith
*(v) indicates virtual attendance.
Maunka Morgan
Barbara Pretends Eagle
CALL TO ORDER: Secretary LitAnthony Earth
tlegeorge called the meeting to order at
A. Saul
9:09 a.m.
Camiren Pretends Eagle
OPENING PRAYER: Councilwoman
Kee Scott
Garan Coons
Kitcheyan offered the opening prayer.
Kevin Ebert APPROVE AGENDA:
Christina Parker
Ireta Frazier motioned to approve
Michelle Armell
the agenda with additions. Keely BasDavid Russell
sette-Purscell seconded the motion.
Bethany Redhorn
VOTE:
(5) yes (0) no (0)
Greg Bass, Jr.
abstain Motion carried.
[Victoria out at 9:11 a.m., in at 9:12
WELCOME SONG
a.m.]
PRESENTATION OF FLAGS – WinREADING OF THE MINUTES:
nebago Veterans
June 1, 2026 – Regular Tribal Council
BLESSING – Pastor Ricky Jacobs
meeting minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brown
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve
Called to order at 4:09 p.m.
the June 1, 2026, Regular Tribal Council
MOTION TO SEAT QUALIFIED
meeting minutes. Ireta Frazier seconded
CANDIDATES:
the motion.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to seat
VOTE:
(5) yes (0) no (0)
the two qualified and elected candidates.
abstain Motion carried.
Victoria Kitcheyan seconded the motion.
June 8, 2026 – Physical Resources ReVOTE:
(6) yes (0) no (0)
port meeting minutes
abstain Motion carried.
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve
OASTH OF OFFICE FOR TWO NEW
the June 8, 2026, Physical Resources
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Report meeting minutes. Trey Blackhawk
Chief Judge Jordan Zendejas swears in
seconded the motion.
Margaret “Emmy” Scott as Tribal Council
VOTE:
(5) yes (0) no (0)
member.
abstain Motion carried.
Chief Judge Jordan Zendejas swears in
RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES:
Kelly Bassette-Purscell as Tribal Council
Approval of Resolution #26-137:
member.
Emergency Enrollment Applicant A4903
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR:
N.D.A.
Chairman Brown opens the table up for
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to ratify
nominations for Vice-Chair position.
the five-signature approval of resolution
Trey Blackhawk nominates Eugene
#26-137: Emergency Enrollment Applicant
DeCora. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the A4903 N.D.A. Ireta Frazier seconded the
nomination.
motion.
Rona Stealer nominates Victoria
ABSTAIN: Trey Blackhawk
Kitcheyan. Keely Bassette-Purscell secVOTE:
(4) yes (0) no (1)
onded the nomination.
abstain, TBH
Motion carried.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to cease
NEW BUSINESS:
nominations.
Planning Department, resolutions
Chairman Brown ceased nominations
FY27 Winnebago Tribe – Food Distribuand conducts the ballot vote.
tion Program on Indian Reservations
Eugene DeCora
4 votes
Ireta Frazier motioned to adopt resoVictoria Kitcheyan
4 votes
lution #26-149: FY27 Winnebago Tribe
Tie vote, Chairman Brown votes for
– Food Distribution Program on Indian
Eugene DeCora to break the tie.
Reservations. Margaret Scott seconded
Final Vote count: Eugene DeCora
the motion.
5 votes.
VOTE:
(5) yes (0) no (0)
Victoria Kitcheyan
4 votes.
abstain Motion carried.
Chairman Brown declares Eugene DeCWinnebago Tribe Garrett Lee Smith
ora as the Vice-Chairman.
State/Tribal Suicide Prevention and Early
Judge Jordan Zendejas swears in Eugene Intervention Grant
DeCora as the Vice-Chairman.
Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to
HONOR SONG
adopt resolution #26-150: Winnebago
TRIBAL COUNCIL REMARKS: All
Tribe Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal
Council members shared their remarks.
Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention
RETREAT OF FLAGS: Winnebago
Grant. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded the
Veterans retreat the flags.
motion.

VOTE:
(5) yes (0) no (0)
abstain Motion carried.
Farmer-to-Farmer 2025 Grant
Ireta Frazier motioned to adopt resolution #26-151: Farmer to Farmer 2025
Grant. Keely Bassette-Purscell seconded
the motion.
VOTE:
(5) yes (0) no (0)
abstain Motion carried.
Letter of Intent
Seeking support for the Bison Harvest
and Workforce Training Initiative from
the National Bison Business and Market
Program.
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to authorize the Chairman to sign the Letter of
Intent to the National Bison Business and
Market Program, Flower Hill Institute.
Margaret Scott seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(5) yes (0) no (0)
abstain Motion carried.
BIA, resolution
Discussion: regarding having the plan
in place to properly utilize the funding
opportunity.
Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to
table the resolution: Approval of BIA Probate Backlog Agreement until the Regular
Tribal Council meeting scheduled for July
6, 2026. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded the
motion.
VOTE:
(5) yes (0) no (0)
abstain Motion carried.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
Request for Referral – LaDonnna
Holstein Re: Fatherhood/Motherhood is
Sacred
Discussion: Council member Keely
Bassette-Purscell suggested reaching out
to HCCDC as an option to have HCCDC
handle the financial obligation of two staff
members for Fatherhood/Motherhood is
Sacred staff. Further discussion was to
have meetings with CEO, CFO, and Treasurer, regarding the request.
Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to
table until the request until the next Regular Tribal Council meeting scheduled for
July 6, 2026. Ireta Frazier seconded the
motion.
VOTE:
(5) yes (0) no (0)
abstain Motion carried.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Trey
Blackhawk update only.
CEO Report meeting discussion – Keely
Bassette-Purscell, discussion and for
consideration – to move all CEO report
meeting items to the mid-monthly meeting
report. No further action taken.
ADJOURN:
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adjourn
the meeting at 10:25 a.m. Margaret Scott
seconded the motion.
VOTE:
(5) yes (0) no (0)
abstain Motion carried.
Secretary Littlegeorge adjourned the
meeting at 10:25 a.m.

Danae Blackfish
Dawn Blackfish
Josh Pitre (v)
Beth Wright (v)
Jason Searle (v)
Barbara Pretends Eagle
Todd Morman (v)
*(v) indicates virtual attendance.

CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brown
called to order at 9:07 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Danelle Smith
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Trey Blackhawk motioned to approve
the amended agenda. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
HARVARD COURSE INVITATION –
Presented by Trey Blackhawk.
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to approve
Trey Blackhawk to participate in the
Harvard Course Invitation. Keely Bassette
Purscell seconded the motion.
ABSTAIN: Trey Blackhawk
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (1) abstain,
TBH
Motion carried.
RE-ASSIGNMENT OF BOARD VACANCIES:
Presented by Ireta Frazier.
WCHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trey Blackhawk motioned to appoint
Keely Bassette-Purscell to the Winnebago
Comprehensive Healthcare Systems Board
of Directors. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded
the motion.
OBJECT: Victoria Kitcheyan
VOTE: (5) yes (1) no, VK (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE
Trey Blackhawk motioned to appoint
Keely Bassette-Purscell to the Water
Quality Committee. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
EDUCARE BOARD
Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to appoint Margaret Scott to the Educare Board.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
SAFETY COMMITTEE
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to appoint
Margaret Scott to the Safety Committee.
Keely Bassette-Purscell seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
Presented by Danelle Smith and Jeremiah Lonewolf
Law Enforcement Safe Trails Task Force
MOU, BWC Addendum & Cost Reimbursement Agreement
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to apRespectfully submitted,
prove the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Siouxland Safe Trails Task Force (SSTTF)
Winnebago Tribal Council
Memorandum of Understanding, BWC
Addendum and Cost Reimbursement
Agreement also to include a written
verification of the Winnebago Tribe’s full
intent of the agreement that our officers
not be taken off-reservation through the
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA agreement. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded
GENERAL COUNSEL MEETING
the motion
June 17, 2026
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Corrections Assumption Date Letter
OTHERS PRESENT:
Keely Bassette-Purscell motioned to
Coly Brown approve the letter regarding the CorrecDanelle Smith
tions Assumption date change to October
Christina Parker
1, 2026. Victoria Kitcheyan seconded the
Teresa Littlegeorge
motion.
Sarah Herring (v)
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Tyresha Romero (v)
Motion carried.
Ireta Frazier School Resource Officer Position Letter
Jarold McWilliams (v)
[Trey out at 10:11 a.m., in at 10:15
Anna Bess Preston (v)
a.m.]
Keely Bassette-Purscell
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to approve
Darla LaPointe (v)
the School Resource Officer Position letter
Jeremiah Lonewolf
with a change to include a 10-day response
Victoria Kitcheyan
date. Keely Bassette-Purscell seconded
Tyler Smith
the motion.
Kiana Lewis (v)
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Margaret Scott
Motion carried.
Joy Johnson
[Teresa out at 10:20 a.m.]
David Edwards
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB NMTC
Trey Blackhawk
TRANSACTION
Terri Lee Medina (v)
Presented by Danelle Smith
Brandon Stout (v)
NMTC Project CDE Approval
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan motioned to adopt
Kristine Earth (v)
resolution #26-152: Approving Chickasaw
William Bass (v)
Nation Development Endeavor LLC to Act
Rona Stealer (NCAI – travel)
as CDE, and CNCDE Subsidiary to Act
Desire Kitcheyan (v)
as Sub CDE Entity, and Approving Term
Dulcie Paiva (v)
Sheets with Chickasaw Nation DevelopEugene DeCora (NCAI – travel)
ment Endeavor LLC, For the Boys and
Kristin Lowry (v) Joi Long (v)
Girls Club New Market Tax Credit TransClarissa Rave (v)
action. Ireta Frazier seconded the motion
Terri Lee Medina (v)
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Cecelia Earth (v)
Ramona Sheridan (v)
Con’t. in next issue....
Mindy Blackfish

Saturday, July 18, 2026 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 5

TRIBAL PROGRAM UPDATES
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA HUMAN RESOURCES:
We are respectfully requesting the community’s assistance in locating next of
kin for individuals who have recently passed away. Despite thorough efforts, we
have been unable to identify or contact family members or legal representatives
for the individuals listed below. Notifying next of kin is an important step to
ensure proper arrangements and to provide closure with dignity and respect.
If you recognize any of the names listed or believe you may have information
that could help us identify or locate a relative, please reach out as soon as
possible. All information will be handled with care and confidentiality.
PLEASE CONTACT:
Ofelia Cordova at Winnebago Tribe Human Resources
Phone: 402-878-2272 Ext 2301
Email: ofelia.cordova@winnebagotribe.com
Your assistance can make a meaningful difference during a difficult time.
Thank you for helping us ensure these individuals are treated with the respect
they deserve.
Full Name

DOB

Archambeau Jr., Joaquin P
Archer, Justine
Bigbear, Ann
Bird, Colleen A
Bird, Michael Alfred
Bird, William
Cabrera, Amalia
Campbell, James
Cortez, Delia G
Crow, Andrew
Crowe, Fonda L
Decora Jr, Matthew Mark
Decora, Edward L
Earth, Daniel
Elbert, Jessica
Essau, Daniel A
Feekes, Elisabeth
Gonzales, Elias Michael
Grasty, He-Nu
Greene, Leroy
Guerrero, Leisa A
Hansen, Dale
Horton, Mary
Korbelik, Darrell A.
Lake, Miriam
Levering, Leon
Littlewalker, Ernest J
McAdams, Marianne
McGuire, Dorthy A
Mclaughlin, Michael
Medina, Anthony Terrance
Michell, Leo
Morris, Sheryl L
Parker, Jamie
Parker, Jean
Payer, Anthony
Payer, Deborah
Reynolds, Raphael C
Ricehill, Terrin Michael
Rivera, Yvette
Ross, Christopher
Snake, Rosa
Snow Sr., Timothy J
Snow, Linda L
Snowball II, Edward
Snowball, Paul Donald
Tecumseh Sr., John Thomas
Thomas, Louise
Thomas, Rhonda
Walker, Alma
Walker, Jeffery
Walker, Terrance V
Warner, Ronald
Wolf, Lili L

11/9/2024
2/1/1951
1/13/1941
10/31/1978
1/31/1967
12/11/1939
1/27/1999
4/28/1958
8/1/1964
12/9/1982
3/5/1975
3/18/1963
1/9/1959
9/3/1985
2/10/1987
2/7/1948
10/13/1997
4/25/1997
1/6/1963
5/19/1953
3/19/1961
7/20/1988
3/15/1947
4/2/1965
10/6/1961
8/16/1983
8/4/1956
11/26/1955
8/26/1933
2/12/1951
8/26/1980
1/29/1958
2/17/1958
12/25/1962
7/25/1967
2/19/1964
1/2/1966
8/12/1956
12/25/1974
5/19/1954
10/13/1950
5/5/1991
11/3/1970
12/11/1952
5/18/1979
8/24/1937
5/2/1951
2/24/1958
6/24/1970
3/4/1958
4/11/1949
7/26/1956
3/16/1978
4/9/1974

Newly Added
Walker II, Richard
Eichmann Gina

4/2/1993
7/6/1964

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Question of the Issue:

FOR THE LOVE OF WATER

“Big Voice Radio will be expanding on July 22, 2026, and they
need song suggestions.
Give us a recommendation for a native song and a
contemporary song?
Tell us why we should listen to it? The request line is open!”
GARAN: I will do a two for one response. I would recommend Brule and a song
called Buffalo Jump. It’s a contemporary Native American Band, thus my two for one.
Back in my rock star days, I would perform this song with Brule as a drummer and
singer. The song has great dynamics, very uptempo, and makes people want to dance.
Have a chance check them out at brulerecords.com.
BETHANI: I enjoy listening to our Winnebago Singers, so I say go on YouTube and
check out the New Breed Drum Group channel. As for contemporary, I am going to
have to say, Safe to Say by BigXthaPlug and Ro$ama. This song gets me out of my
head and is sampling a throwback song by Ice-Cube.
CHRISTINA: For a Native Song I would say "Happy Days are Here...Again!" by
Northern Cree because its groovy and a like to jog to it. For a contemporary song, I
would say, "Watermelon Sugar" by Harry Styles because it my summer banger.
GAYLA: I’ll kill two birds with one stone and recommend “Believer” by Deer Lady,
a Brooklyn-based Indigenous band that blends shoegaze, Indigenous gothic, and folk.
The band’s singer and bassist, Mali Obomsawin, is from the Odanak Abenaki First
Nation.
The song is melodic, atmospheric, and deeply personal, with lyrics that feel like
pages from a diary. It’s refreshing to hear Indigenous artists creating in genres
we’re rarely associated with, challenging expectations of what Indigenous music is
“supposed” to sound like.
My favorite part is the repeated refrain, “I still wanna believe.” It’s simple but
powerful, capturing the feeling of holding onto hope through doubt and hardship. I
first discovered the song on a playlist accompanying Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, and
Lakota artist Cannupa Hanska Luger’s 2025 exhibition at The Joslyn, “Dripping
Earth”, and it’s stayed with me ever since.
MIMI: Best Native Song - The Winnebago/HoChunk Flag Song, Best Contemporary
song - Niagara Falls by The Weeknd
AYDEN: A nice native song is Crow Hop by the black lodge singers
A good new song is “Boss trix” (Benny’s song) by Nirosta Steel.

By Bethani Redhorn
Photography by Winnebago Tribe EPD
[Winnebago, NE] Grounded in the
foundational truth that “water is life.”
The Winnebago Tribe’s Environmental
Protection Department (EPD) alongside
the Water Quality Team have stepped up
efforts to protect their local environment.
Through community forums and
the For the Love of Water (FLOW)
Symposium, tribal members, elders, and
conservation partners came together to
build a watershed-based plan aimed at
safeguarding local water resources for
future generations.
For the Ho-Chunk people, water is not
merely a natural resource; it is a living
entity and a sacred relative. Culturally,
the origin stories of the tribe are deeply
intertwined with local waterways. During
the FLOW Symposium, Winnebago
Tribal Member and Water Resource
Board Member Kellie Snow shared
traditional knowledge highlighting the
sacred responsibilities of tribal clans.
Traditional Ho-Chunk teachings dictate
a deep reciprocity with nature, passing
down the belief that human spirits come
from the water and return to the water
when they pass away, the Cycle of Life.
The FLOW Symposium featured
presentations by JEO Consulting,
Papio-Missouri River NRD, Iowa
Environmental Council, and a live visual
representation from Natural Resources
Conservation Services displaying the
relationship to water quality and soil
quality. The Winnebago Reservation is
divided across two primary watersheds:
the Blackbird Soldier watershed and the
Logan Creek watershed. The community
relies heavily on shallow sand and gravel
aquifers, specifically the Missouri River
aquifer and the Dakota sandstone aquifer.
Because surface actions directly affect
this shallow groundwater, the EPD Water
Quality Team routinely tests 12 localized
sites, including nine streams, a pond, a
lake, and the Missouri River, monitoring
for parameters like pH, turbidity, nitrates,
metals, and phosphorus.
Community members and
environmental experts have identified
several pressing ecological threats to
these areas which include agricultural
runoff, upstream industrial pollution, and
siltation and damaged infrastructures.
High levels of nitrates from industrial
farming fertilizers, alongside pesticide
and herbicide drift, represent the single
largest looming threat to Nebraska’s
groundwater. Agricultural runoff
contamination compromises both safe
drinking water and the safety of wild

medicine plants like mahinč (cattails).
Heavy pollution from commercial
factories and coal plants just north of
the reservation in Woodbury County
represents a major point of concern.
Airborne chemical fallout and industrial
discharge heavily impact regional
lung health and regularly seep into
surface waters with upstream industrial
pollution. Flooding events along the
Missouri River have consistently
deposited heavy sediments into local
bodies like H Lake, harming fish habitats
and decreasing mature fish populations.
Concurrently, historic water structures
at Samson Springs and Hensley Springs
face continuous structural damage and
heavy algae growth.
In response to these challenges, the
tribe is aggressively pursuing structural
restorations, stricter sovereignty codes,
and regional partnerships. To restore
community recreational spaces, the
tribe recently purchased a half-milliondollar dredger to remove sand and silt
from H Lake so families can safely
swim. Plans are also underway for the
multi-phase Kelly Pond Project, which
aims to stabilize shorelines, clean fallen
timber, restore the western wetlands,
and build safe walking trails for local
neighborhoods. EPD has also deployed
continuous 15-minute data loggers and
specialized algae sensors at Kelly Pond
to send out automated public safety alerts
during harmful blooms.
Beyond physical restoration, the
community is looking toward longterm legislative and legal battles to
cement tribal sovereignty over their
environment. The tribe is currently
locked in litigation to regain direct
management assets of their water
systems. Looking ahead, leaders are
aiming for federal “primacy” status
to secure absolute legal say over all
water within reservation boundaries.
Tribal advocates are also exploring the
integration of Rights of Nature directly
into the Winnebago Tribal Code, legally
establishing that the land and water
possess inherent rights to exist, thrive,
and be protected.
Through collaboration with federal,
state, and academic partners, including
the USDA, Ducks Unlimited, and the
University of Nebraska, the Winnebago
Tribe is ensuring that the community
remains fully educated, organized, and
prepared to fight for its homeland. As
tribal leaders noted, the path forward is
about building a better, cleaner world
for future generations so that the water
feeding both the people and the land
remains pure.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 7

WHF Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients
By: Halle Murray, Marketing Specialist
Winnebago, NE - The Winnebago Health Foundation is proud to announce
the recipients for the 2026 Foundation Scholarships. These winners have
demonstrated outstanding academic achievements, community involvement,
and a strong commitment to their future careers. These scholarships aim to support their educational journeys and empower them to contribute significantly to
the Winnebago community.
Tyresha Romero (Wayne State College)
As an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Tyresha Romero
is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an
emphasis in Leadership. She has actively served her community through work
on the Pow Wow Committee, Tribal Housing Committee, and Enrollment Committee, where she currently serves as Vice-Chairwoman. Tyresha is dedicated to
strengthening her leadership skills to continue serving the Winnebago Community, with the long-term goal of advancing into leadership roles that support
community growth and development.
Anpao Petite-Fowler (Nebraska Indian Community College)
As an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Anpao Petite-Fowler is currently pursuing a degree in business, with an employee
healthcare focus, at Nebraska Indian Community College. She is an entrepreneur and founder of Mani Petite LLC and the Joe Painter Foundation, where
she is developing a 20-unit assisted living and behavioral health facility focused
on culturally grounded care for Native Communities. Anpao’s goal is to create
a local healthcare solution that keeps Winnebago Community Members close to
home.
Audreianna Levering-Galvin (Wayne State College)
As an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Audreianna Levering-Galvin is currently pursuing a degree in Human Services at Wayne State
College. She holds an
associate’s degree in human services and is dedicated to continuing her education. Audrienna actively contributes to the Winnebago community, including
being a Qualified Expert Witness in Indian Child Welfare (ICWA) cases and a
certified facilitator for the
Fatherhood & Motherhood is sacred programs. Her long-term goal is to integrate cultural awareness and traditional healing practices into healthcare for
generations to come.
Mia Regalado (Western Iowa Tech Community College)
As an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Mia Regalado is
currently pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in EMS Paramedic. She is
actively training to become an EMT and is committed to advancing her education in emergency medical services. Mia aims to build a career that strengthens
the health and safety of the Winnebago community.
Sinya Harlan (Little Priest Tribal College)
As an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Sinya Harlan is
currently pursuing a business degree. She is actively engaged in her community through working with the Big Voice radio station, where she connects with
community members. Sinya is
passionate about using media to strengthen community engagement and looks
forward to future opportunities to collaborate with WCHS.
Sadie Littlethunder (Little Priest Tribal College)
As an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Sadie Littlethunder is currently pursuing a degree in Indigenous Health Science, while
also working toward her CNA Certification. She has actively been involved in
cultural, youth, and community programs. Sadie is dedicated to a career in nursing and aspires to join WCHS, where she can help improve healthcare through
compassionate, patient-centered care.
Anna Berridge (UNMC College of Public Health)
As an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Anna Berridge is
currently pursuing graduate-level studies in Health Administration. She previously earned her
Bachelor of Science from Creighton University, where she balanced full-time
work while completing her degree. Anna is committed to advancing equitable,
community-centered healthcare systems and developing leadership capabilities
to strengthen health outcomes for the Winnebago Community.
Amanda Sanem (Post University)
As an experienced Registered Nurse, Amanda Sanem is currently pursuing
her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). She has worked across many different settings, including inpatient, wound and infusion, primary care, and supporting dialysis patients. Amanda’s long-term goal is to support expanded dialysis
services at WCHS, while continuing to
provide exceptional care.
The Winnebago Health Foundation is proud to support these outstanding
scholarship recipients as they continue their educational journeys. Their commitment to learning,
leadership, and serving their communities reflects the Foundation’s mission of
investing in the future of healthcare and community well-being. We congratulate each recipient and
look forward to the positive impact they will have on the Winnebago community and beyond. To learn more about the Winnebago Health Foundation and
future scholarship opportunities, visit www.wchs.health/foundation.

Communications Summer Youth Employee

Hello, my name is Kamimila Coons and my waksik name is Kamimila Waci Win. My
parents are Christina Parker and Garan Coons. My maternal grandparents are Olivia
Parker and Darryl Bassette. My paternal grandparents are Therese St. Cyr and Curtis St.
Cyr. I am a member of the Winnebago Tribe and I am a part of the waterspirit clan. I am
working with the WIN as an intern. My projects I have been working on so far is a shirt
design for employee appreciation for HR and the Archived Photos Project for WIN.

BIG VOICE RADIO
KWTN 100.9 FM
Official Radio Station of the
Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska

Page 8 • Winnebago Indian News • Saturday, July 18, 2026

WINNEBAGO VETERANS
Roster of Company “A” and the Veterans that participated in the First Celebration
Henry Ewing (Noop-hi-lo-ki-shke-gah)
Little Priest (Hoonk-xu-nu-gah)
White, Norton
Kaup, Henry B.
Street, Mumford J.
Emmerson, Thomas
DeCora, Henry (He-nah) (Wah-Xo-pi-ni-gah) Fair Skin
French man
South Wind (Ku-nu-Xe-de-gah) Elder First Son
Raymond, John (Mah-xi-homp-hi-junh-hi-gah) Fourth
boy Changes the Day
Lincoln, Robert (Mah-nah-k’oh-gah) Paws the Earth
Farrier Young Calf (Che-neegk-cee-gah) Young Calf
Blacksmith Black Wolf (Shoonk-chunk-sep-gah) The
Black Wolf
Saddler Solomon Hill (Sah-le-mah-ni-gah)
Wag, John Hill (Ma-Xo-ki-wix-gah) He Circles the
Heavens
Breeze, Jackson
Ball, Leon
Bird, James (Wi-jook-gah) The Cat
Buchanan, Henry
Little Bird (Wah-nik-Xo-nu-nik-kah)
Bonaparte, John
Brown, Henry (Mah-Xi-ska-na-zhing-gah) Stands on
White Cloud
Little Boyd (Weex-ha-nah-se-gah) He Governs the Flight
of Waterfowl
Crosby, John
Coffee, James
Clay, Thomas (He-zhoo-zhe-gah) The Antlered One
Chambers, Benjamin
Little Chief (Hoonk-Xu-nu-nik-kah) Smaller Chief
Good Chief (Hoonk-ping-gah)
DeCora, Thomas (Ni-zhu-mah-ni-gah) Walking Rain
Deville, Wite (Hoonk-ska-nik-kah) Little White Bear
Devoin, John N. (Wak-che-Xi-ska-gah) White Water
Spirit
Eaton, George (Ho-ki-le-oon-gah) The Standard
Bad Earth (Shi-ong-ge-gah) Hermaphrodite
Earthquake, Thomas (Mah-hi-gah-gah) Earthquake
Bright Feather (Wah-soo-woo-hi-mah-ni-gah) He Who
Thaws the Snow as He Walks
Halestone, Jake (Hagah-cho-kah-gah) Grandfather Third
Son
Hensley, William (Mah-Xi-wah-kon-chunk-kah) Holy
Sky
Hatchet, William (Ho-bo-sinch-gah) Wind Blown
Harrison, John
Henry, John
Hemens, David
Horn, Isaac
Horn, James
Little Hog (Goo-X’goo-she-nik-kah)
Edward Haga (Ha-ga-se-lech-gah) Tall Third Son
Johnson, John (Wah-Xo-pi-ni-gah) The Frenchman
Lamb, George (Chah-ska-gah) The Lamb
Leigh, Thomas (Jomp-hah-ki-wah-lace-gah) Sees With a
Flash
Charles Mix
Large Man (No-loox-Xo-gah) Claws Wood
John Nicols (He-dah-ooh-gah)
James Ox (Che-zhan-ki-gah) Lone Buffalo
John Omaha
John Priest (Ku-nu-Xe-de-nik-kah) Small First Son
Good Preacher (Ho-chi-chi-pah-zee-gah) Boy with Light
Brown Hair
Rice, Henry M., Interpreter (Nah-gah) The Tree
Myron Soul (Xung-mah-ni-gah) The Small Hermaphrodite
Milton Snow (Xung-mah-ni-gah) Swift Walking Sound
John Snyder (Je-jech-gah) Blue Jay
Mike Shorty (Wo-zheep-gah) Wood Clawings
George Sap (Mah-nah-Xe-gah) Clamours Loudly to the
Earth
James Sherry (Mah-ni-gee-ke-le-gah) Starts at a Walk
James Seaton (Wak-kon-ska-gah) White Snake
Thompson, Clark
James Twins (Wah-le-chah-wah-nik-kah) Smaller Twin
Green Thunder (Wah-kon-jah-cho-gah) Green Thunder
Asa White (Wah-pah-hi-hah-ni-gah) Armed with Sharp
Weapons
Raised Wing (Ah-hoo-loo-ung gah) Raises His Wings
Green Cloud (Mah-Xi-cho-gah)
White, Isaac
White Wolf
Chief Walker
WORLD WAR 1
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, Volney-Frass Pvt.-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, Bryon
McKee, Howard
Merrick, Dan
Nash, George-Army
Neibuhr, Lawrence
Noble, James
Priest, Henry
Priest, Norbert
Ricehill, William
Roenfeidt, 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
War of 1866
George Carver (mah-nah-pe-man-ni-gah) Walking Soldier
Louis Brave (Carver)(Mo-la-jah-hoo-gah) Comes to visit
the Earth
John Brown (No-lu-xo-nik-kah) Little Wood Clawer
John Fox (Mah-ni-kok-‘ksik-kah) The Fox
Charles Houton (Mah-zi-hi-mah-ni-gah) Earth Yellow As
He Walks
David McClusky (Che-nah-zhi-gah) Standing Buffalo
James Noble (Mo-chi-gah) Lives on Ground
Henry M. Rice, Interpreter (Nah-gah)(Shoonk-wowoonk-kah) Bad Dog
Henry Brown (Mah-xi-ska-na-zhing-gah) Stands on
White Cloud
Civil War Veterans
John Carriman (Wah-kahn-chunk-wo-gee-gah) He Strikes
Mysteriously
John Hill (Xe-de-ni-shah-lahk-kah) The Wren
Joe Monager (Mah-ni-gah) He Who Walks
John Sherman (Nah-Xi-wah-mah-shjah-gah) Strong
Fourth Son
Moses St. Cyr (Wahk’gis-ska-gah) White Medallion
Simon Payer (Si-mo-gah) Simon
Spanish-American War
Buchanan, Thomas
Lemmon, George, Jr.
Lemmon, Henry
LaMere, Don
Russell, John
World War II
Armell, Arthur-Army
Armell, Kenneth
Armell, Cpl, Kenneth, Sr.
Armell, Lawrence
Armell, Ralph (Buddy)
Armell, Raymond, Jr.
Baker, Frank
Baker, Josephus
Baker, Wesley
Big Bear, Louis
Big Bear, Sam
Blakeslee, Frank E.-Navy
Blakeslee, George H. MM-Navy
Caramony, Isaac-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-Air Force
DeCora, Elliot-Air Force
DeCora, Eugene

DeCora, John B.-Army
DeCora, Levi
Earth, Charles A.-Army
Earth, Charles O.-Army
Earth, Spencer-Army
Earth, Warner-Army
Field, Joseph-Army
Frenchman, Richard L., Sr.-Army/AF
Funmaker, Adam M.
Greencrow, Harvey-Army
Grayhair, 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, Robert A. GM/2-Navy
Horn, Ben, Jr.-Air Force
Hunter, William, Sr.
Johnson, Ben
Kellar, Willis MM.-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, George A. CPO-Navy
Lemmon, Fred R.
Lemmon, Hillard G.
Lemmon, Rue T.
Littlewalker, Alfred-Army
Littlewalker, Steven-Air Force
Logan, Ed
Logan, Elmer F.-Navy
Lowry, Benjamin C.-Navy
Lowry, Martin
Mallory, Dudley
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, Robert F. Sgt-Army
Painter, John Jr.-Army
Payer, Edward, Sr.
Payer, Louis Sgt.-Army
Payer, Stacy, Jr.
Pelky, Edmore
Rave, Henry T.
Rave, John
Rave, Moses
Redhorn, John, Jr.-Army
Ricehill, Henry-Army
Sine, Carson A. Sgt.-Navy/Korean War-Army
Smith, Gustave-Army
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
Watson, George, Jr. Gen-Air Force
Watson, Oscar John CPO-Navy
Waggoner, Chesleigh L.-Army
Waggoner, Frank C.
Waggoner, Perry F. O.-Navy
Waggoner, Raymond A.
White, Noah C.-Navy
Whitebear, Mose
Whitebeaver, Charles
Whiteeagle, Mose
Whitesnake, Michael-Army
Wolf, James
Wolfe, Wilbur J.
Yellowcloud, 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)-Marine
Eagle, Daniel P., Jr.-Army

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WINNEBAGO VETERANS
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, Louis, S/Sgt.-Army
Payer, Stacy-Navy
Payer, William-Navy
Picotte, Bernard
Rave, Clifford
Rave, Donald-Marines
Rave, Dwight M.-Army
Rave, Elmer
Red Cloud, Mitchell-Marines
Redhorn, Ira
Rice, John R.-Army
Rice, James N.-Air Force
Rogue, Charles, Jr.
Smith, Joseph
Smith, LaFlesch J., Sr.-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, Vincent W. Sgt.-Marines
Sun, George, Jr.
Tebo, Marvin TSGT-Air Force/Vietnam
Tebo, Ona L.-Army
Thomas, Alonzo J.-Army
Thomas, George, Jr.
Thundercloud, Andrew Jr-Army
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 War
Baker, Karl-Navy
Bass, Taylor J. SP4-Army
Bird, Francis, Jr.-Army
Bird, Marvin, Sr.
Blackwell, Steven Edward-Army
Bruce, Richard R. SP4-Army
Bumann, Charles (Chuck)
Cleveland, Matthew, Sr.-Army
Crosby, Emmett
DeCora, Levi-Marines
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
Ebel, Jimmy-Army
Ely, Wyatt Richard-Navy
Free, Virgil-Army
Garcia, Frank-Marines
Garcia, Sam-Army
Gomez, Calvin
Goodteacher, Lonnie
Greencrow, Leroy
Hensley, Henry-Navy
Houghton, Louis, Jr.-Army
Huffman, Ted
Humphrey, Bob
Kelsey, Alvin-Army
Koudsen, Starling B. Jr.-SP5-Army
LaMere, Anthony J.
LaMere, Daryl
LaMere, David-Navy
LaMere, John F.
LaMere, Leverne H.-Army
LaRose, Richard
Littlewalker, Leroy-Marines
Logan, David
Logan, Edward-Army
Lonewolf, Charles-Navy
Mallory, Arnold-Marine
Mallory, Grover
McCauley, Donald, Jr.-Army
McKee, Norman C. PFC-Army
Morris, Martin
Old Coyote, Kenneth
Olsen, Kendall-Air Force
Painter, Ronald-Army
Payer, Lawrence-Navy
Payer, Roger
Rave, Charles
Rave, Dallas
Rave, Dwayne-Marine
Redhorn, Ivan-Marine
Reynolds, Arthur
Reynolds, Clarence
Ross, Brad-Air Force
Russell, David P.-Army
Smith, Emery Jr.-Army
Smith, Michael
Smith, Robert K.-Marine
Snake, Reuben A., Jr.-Army
Snow, Louis, Jr.
St. Cyr, Michael L.-Army
Sullivan, Spencer
Tebo, Frank
Tebo, Marvin TSGT-Air Force
Tebo, Richard

Thomas, Joseph A.-Army
Thomas, Larry
Thomas, Leroy
Thomas, Ray A. PA/3c-Navy
Thomas, Rick
Thomas, Ron
Thunder Cloud, Andrew-Army
Van Berkum, Mark
Waggoner, Duane LeRoy
Walker, Alan B.-Marine
Walker, Benjamin-Army
Walker, Michael R.-Marine
Walker, Michael T.
Walker, Terrance W.-Air Force
West, Edward-Marine
White, Frank-Air Force
Whitewater, Donald
Wood, Larry
Yellowcloud, Alvis
Winnebago Veterans
Adame, Mark SSGT-Air Force
Alan, Garner-Army
Alaniz, Raymond-Army
Aldrich, Charles (Chuck)-Army
Aldrich, Mark-Army
Aldrich, Scott-Army
Aldrich, Sky-Army
Angerman, Kenneth-Army
Armell, Arika-Marine
Armell, Robert P.-Army
Armell, Lavern-Marines
Armell, Louis
Armell, Oliver
Armell, Prosper
Armell, Robert-Army
Ausborn, Darrell L.-Army
Bassette, Anthony, Jr.-Air Force
Bayer, Leonard
Bear, Leonard-Marine
Bear, Charles-US Air Force
Bear, Howard-US Air Force
Bearskin, Reuben
Beaver, Dennis
Belille, George A., Jr.-Navy
Belille, George A., Sr.
Big Bear, John
Big Bear, Joseph-Army
Big Bear, Lawrence
Big Fire, Harold, Sr.
Big Fire, Henry-Navy
Big Fire, Wakajamainga-Army
Bird, James
Bird, Jerome
Blackdeer, Xavier-Marines
Blackhawk, Bryan J.-Marines
Blackhawk, Eugene-Army
Blackhawk, Harvey
Blackhawk, John W.-Marines
Bridge, Benjamin L. PFC
Bridge, Alan T. Spc
Brown, Adam
Brown, Arnold-Army
Brown, Edwin
Brown, Herman Sr.
Brown, Herman Jr.
Brown, Ralph
Brownrigg, Richard-Navy
Buchanan, Amos
Buchanan, Bill
Buchanan, Donald
Buchanan, Lawrence
Buchanan, Thomas
Buckmann, Bill
Cassman, Arthur
Cassman, Francis
Cassman, Thomas
Chief, John D., Jr.
Clay, Thomas
Cleveland, Adley
Cleveland, Albert
Cleveland, Craig, Sr.-Army
Cleveland, Harold, Sr.-Marine
Cleveland, Leroy, Jr.-Army
Cleveland, Virgil
Coco, Gabriel J.-Army
Colton, Milo L.-Air Force
Cotter, Lawrence W.-Army
Crosby, Jonah
Crosby, Kenneth
Cutler, Larry
Daker, Frank
Davis, Frank
DeCora, Charles C.-Marine
DeCora, Conrad
DeCora, Jim
DeCora, Keith-(76-79) Peace Time, Marine
DeCora, Kelton
DeCora, Matthew-Marine
DeCora, Richard
DeCora, Robert-Air Force
DeCora, Russell, Sr.
DeCora, Thos
DeCora, Ward
DeCora, Wilbur
Earth, Jonathan-Army
Earth, Oscar
Ebert, Kevin-Army
Enry, Elias
Free, Carl
Free, Jesse
Free, Norman-Army
Frenchman, Francis
Frenchman, Richard, Jr.
Gallagher, Dennis E.-Air Force

Grant, Jeffery D.-Army
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, Fredrick
Harden, Henry
Harden, Regis-Navy
Harden, Ross
Harold, John
Harrison, Charles
Harrison, Victor
Hensley, William
Hinman, Dave
Hook, Robert G.
Horn, David
Horn, Melvin, Sr.
Hornise, Keith J.-Air Force
Houghton, John
Howard, John C.
John, Harold
John, Russell
Johnson, Henry F.
Johnson, Merle-Air Force
Johnson, Phillip
Kearnes, David
Kearnes, Steven
Kelsey, Raleigh
Kennedy, Bruce-Navy
Lakehouse, Walter, Jr.
LaMere, Delford
LaMere, Frank
LaMere, John (Jack)-US Coast Guard
LaMere, Mose
LaMere, Pete, Jr.
LaMere, Vernie
Lewis, Frank
Lewis, Grant
Lewis, James G.-Navy
Lewis, Kenneth E.A.
Limon, Velven D.-Army
Likness, Virgil D.-Army
Lincoln, Dan, Sr.
Lincoln, Kenny
Lincoln, Richard
Littlewalker, Matthew
Littlewolf, John
Loera, Fernando (Jack)
Loera, Francisco-Army
Logan, Herman, Sr.
Lonewolf, Jeremiah
Lopez, Alfred-Army
Mallory, Charles
Maney, James
Maney, Pat
Masquat, Kenneth J. Cpl-Marine
Masquat, Francis
Masquat, Melvin
McCauley, Don, Sr.
McCauley, Don, Jr.
McGillis, Ben
McKee, Albert
McKee, Anson
McKee, Joe
McKee, Martin
McKee, Melvin
McKee, Mike
McKee, Morris
McKee, Nathaniel
McKee, Raymond
McQuire, Michael T. Cpl-Marine
McQuire, John A.-Air Force
Mickedite, Frank
Mickedite, Robert
Money, William P.
Morgan, Dwight-Army
Morgan, Lance-Army Reserves
Neff, Greg A., Sr.-Army
Neff, Greg A., Jr.-Army
Neff, James-Marine
One Horn, Ben
Old Coyote, Edwina-Air Force
Payer, Alex
Payer, Hillard-Marine
Payer, Simon
Payer, Simon-Army
Payer, Stacy, Sr.
Payer, William-Army
Pelkey, Dave
Pelkey, LeRoy F., Jr.-Army
Petite, Miskoo-Navy
Picotte, Cameron
Pilcher, Matthew
Pinnick, Gerald-Army
Ponce, David B.-Army
Pretendseagle, Daniel F.
Priest, Cleve
Priest, Walton
Prophet, Alex
Rainman, Homer
Raisewing, Ollie
Rambin, Robert L.-Navy
Rave, Alan
Rave, Lance D. Cpl-Marine
Rave, Eugene
Rave, Gayland
Rave, Gordon C.-Army
Rave, Les-Army

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WINNEBAGO VETERANS
Rave, Mike
Rave, Morris
Rave, Duncan, Sr.
Rave, Willard
Rave, Wilmot, Sr.
Raymond, Charles, III
Raymond, Charles, Jr.
Raymond, George
Redhorn, Ihler
Redhorn, Ivan
Redhorn, Joe, Sr.
Rice, Charles Noble-Marine
Rice, Henry
Rice, John Babe-Marine
Rice, Louis-Army
Rice, Melvin-Army
Rice, Robert (Bobwire)-Marine
Ricehill, Charles
Ricehill, Daniel
Ricehill, Ervin
Ricehill, Herbert, Sr.-Air Force
Ricehill, Leon
Russell, Abernezer
Russell, David
Scott, Timothy S.
Sheppard, Samuel
Sine, Morris
Smith, Emery
Smith, George W.-Army
Smith, John
Smith, Michael P.-Army
Smith, Robert K.-Marine
Snake, Anthowine-Marine
Snake, Darren-Army
Snake, Elijah-Army
Snake, John
Snake, Walter
Snow, Christopher, Jr.
Snow, Don
Snow, Joe
Snow, Peter Martin-Navy
Snowball, Clifford
Snowball, John
Snowball, Thurman
St, Cyr, Carey-Navy
St. Cyr, Edward
St. Cyr, Leo
St. Cyr, Levi
St. Cyr, Mitchell
St. Cyr, Theodore
Sun, Clarence
Sun, James, Sr.
Tasso, Elliot
Tebo, Louis, Jr.
Tebo, Sam, Jr.
Thomas, Michael O.
Thomas, Ray A.
Trujillo, Danny L.-Army
Turner, Charles K.-Army
Twin, Jacob
Twin, Jake
Twin, Jasper
Twin, Melvin
Twin, Raymond
Twin, Soloman
Twin, Walter
Walker, Garrett-Army
Walker, Llewellyn (Thunder)-Army
Walker, Thomas, Jr.-Navy
Ware, Kent Sr.-Marine
White Eagle, Orville
White Eagle, Moses
White Snake, Orville
White, Bob
White, Eugene
White, Felix, Jr.
White, Frank-Air Force
White, Joe
White, Justin
White, Kenneth-Army
Whitebear-Walther
Whitebeaver, Charles
Whitebeaver, Reuben
Whitebeaver, Wilbur
Whitebeaver, Wilbur, Jr.
Whitewater, Luther-Army
Whitewood, Joe
Whitner, Mark-Marine
Wilcox, John
Williams, Norvel
Wolf, Benny
Wolf, John
Wolf, Reuben
Wolf, Richard Joe
Wolfe, Dan-USMC Cpl
Young Thunder, Bill
Young Thunder, Lester
Zach, Leonard Sr.-Army
Zach, Leonard,
Operation Desert Shield
Alaniz, Ira L. AMH2-Navy
Beltran, Mayan Spc-Army
Bridge, Durand T. Sgt.-Army
Rave, Andrew S. Cpl-Marine
Sharpback, Scott A.
Van Berkum, John, Jr.-Navy
Gulf War
Cleveland, Harold, Jr. LCpl-Marine
Cleveland, Melodie PFC-Army
Hinman, Louis A., Jr. E4-Marine
Payer, Damon PFC-Army
Petite, Miskoo B.-Navy
Tebo, Randy LCpl-Marine
Tipton, Sherman D. Sgt-Air Force

Thomas, Jefferey FN-Navy
Walker, Emmett Jr. LCpl-Marine
Iraq/Afghanistan Era
Armell, Aric “Dusty”-USMC/Army
Bird Necklace, Jesse
Guevara, Leanna
Doenhoefer, Britiny-Army NG
Doenhoefer, Skyler-Army NG
Doxey, Jared-Army NG
Drapeau-Snow, Andrea “Bea”-Marine
Frazier, Chucky
Free, Tremayne-Army
McKenna, Daryl Sgt.-Army
Jacobs, Jay SSgt-Air Force
Johnson, Jason H.
Kearnes, Jason-Army
Lance, John
Mark, Adam E.
Mazur, Steven J. PFC-Army
Payer, Sandy
Quagon, Elijah-Marine
Reynolds Painter, Raquel 1Sgt-Marine
Smith, Vernon L.-Army Reserves
Snow, Christian
St. Cyr, Charles C. “C-Boy”-Army NG
St. Cyr, Joey – Army NG
Thomas, Simon
Webster, Shelby
Winneshiek, Damon
Whittenbrook, Korena Ashley-Marine
Current Active Duty
Duong, Darlyn-Marine
Hulit, Michael-Army
Ross, Trisha-Air NG
Snowball, Laura-Marine
Ross Vanloon, Kristin-Air Guard
Vargas, Elijah-Army
Big Fire, Acacia-Navy
Women Veterans
US Army:
Bassette, Caroline
Big Fire, Linae
Boyer, Shirley J.
DeCora, Debra A.
Fiscus, November
Fourcloud, Lori
Hanson, Renee
Harden Owens, Edith
Hatchet Mullin, Alice Jane
Kelsey Alsberg, Geraldine
Kelsey Sollner, Wanda
Limon, Velven
Lowry Littlewolf, Regina
Miera, Ruby

Myers, Mary Ruth
Payer, Iris
Renfer, Mary M.
Smith Brown, Regina
Smith, Cheryl D.
Smith, Teresa M.
Snow Johnson, Gina
St. Cyr, Jerilee-Army Reserves
Thomas Alaniz, Velma
Warrior, Kellie
Webster, Shelby
US Air Force
DeCora Barta, Reva
DeCora, Amber A.
Deluca, Amber
Free, Dorothy T.
Maney Neff, Juanita
Skrabacz, Kimberly
Hidalgo Ulmer, Norma J.
LaMere, Emma
Wright, Shannon
Littlethunder Big Fire, Linae
Ross Vanloon, Kristin
US Marine Corps
Buchanan, Sharon
Earth Hinzo, Merci
Guevara, Leanna
McGuire, Dorothy W.
Whitehead O’Rourke, Barbara
US Navy
Johnson, Beth
Lowry Johnson, Genevieve
Rice, Fontaine
Bass, Brooke
Lonewolf, Abigail
Tubbs, Komiko D., 3rd Class Petty Officer, USS Harry S.
Truman
Guenther, Beth
US Coast Guard
Tebo, Kathy
Belille, Bernadette

Saturday, July 18, 2026 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 11

WINNEBAGO HOMECOMING
CELEBRATION
THROWBACKS

Here is a look at Junior Girls Fancy Shawl taking
part in an exhibition.

A blast from the past during the Snake Dance at the
Homecoming Celebration.

A blast from the past during a Women’s Fancy
Shawl exhibition.

A blast from the past during Junior Girls Jingle Dress.

Winnebago Veteran’s Association: Our Honorable
Color Guards posting their colors during the
Winnebago Homecoming Celebration.
Eagle Staff followed by the Color Guards during the
Homecoming Celebration Grand Entry.

A blast from the past during Grand Entry at the
Homecoming Celebration.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awinnebago%3A713d8a34525d9109. Public record. Not legal advice.