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Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 54, Number 196 • Saturday, September 16, 2023
Youth Crisis Intervention Center and Youth Shelter Impact and Remodel
August 30th Little Priest Tribal College
held their Archery event, attendees
were able to learn safety protocols/basic
training and the cultural significance to
try out a Ho-Chunk Style Bow and play
games! Very hands on experience. This
event was put together by LPTC, Angel
De Cora Museum and Project launch.
(Pictured above is some youth from the
Boys and Girls Club)
Starting September 5th Ho Chunk
farms harvested their corn and had
help from the community at the Village
Market to scrape/husk corn and take it
through the drying process throughout
the week. The Indian Corn Harvest has
been an annual event since 2017. This
is a great way to bring the community
together, thank you Ho Chunk Farms for
all your efforts in food sovereignty and
preserving traditions!
Winnebago Youth Crisis Intervention
Center and Youth Shelter hosted their
Hand Drum making class. Teacher
Charles Hindsley showed 10 attendees
the process. Pictured above is a photo of
Travis Hardens drums, in a dream-catcher style, Great work!
The newly renovated Winnebago YCIC is looking nice.
By Tyler Snake
August 23rd the Winnebago Youth Crisis Intervention Center and Youth Shelter
(YCIC) held a blessing for their reopening/
remodel. During the tour updates about
the changes and the history behind
YCIC’s efforts were shared. The WIN team
and HCI apprentice, Tylie Chilson, got a
chance to sit down with Daryl LaPointe
Jr., YCIC Director, for some insight on the
program and its impact on Winnebago.
Born and raised in Winnebago, NE
Daryl has a history of working with the
youth, his previous employment was at
the Lincoln Juvenile County. With the
knowledge he gained and the position
opening, he applied. Daryl LaPointe Jr.,
YCIC and youth shelter Director, has been
working for the facility for over 8 years.
It will be 9 years in February! Daryl is
a part of the Snake Clan, and his name
translates to Walking in the Dew. His
parents are Daryl LaPointe Sr and Pearl
LaPointe. Daryl’s grandparents are PJ &
Viola LaPointe as well as Bob & Janice
Berridge. When asked of future plans he
explained that his short-term goal would
be to have a juvenile court, it would help
the process speed up due to local juvenile
court being one day a month. Long term
goal would be to have both programs
and a detention center as a whole build-
ing. Over the years Daryl agreed that
the facility has had a positive impact on
the Winnebago Community, over time
Daryl notices that the youth’s demeanor
change and are able to feel safe in the
new environment. “Kids that were once
in the program have grown up and went
to college, the military or got a job, it’s a
proud moment to see the impact.”
Established in 2015, YCIC is a state
licensed tribal owned and operated facility
with the goal to keep our youth safe with
temporary housing, provide services as
needed such as mental health coordination, on-sight education services, Nutrition
service program and more by full-time
staff. The staff work 24/7 around the clock
and receive year-round training to grow
with the facility and its growing needs.
The facility can have 12 youth, ages
birth-18, in the child welfare unit and 8 in
the holdover unit. But it can handle more
if needed, max capacity is 20. The youth
generally stay at the facility for 72 hours
and up to 5 days in the hold-over side. For
the youth shelter side, it’s usually 30 days
or till a foster family is found depending
on the type of situation. Youth go to the
facility for a number of reasons: from
being arrested, sent by truancy officers/
social workers but is open to any youth
and their family. You do not have to be
in trouble to receive services. The facility
wants to move away from the stigma that
it is a detention center, it is a staff secured
facility, built to be a detention alternative.
Before YCIC youth were sent to Omaha
nation’s youth program or to Cherokee if
not full, but after that it is up to the state to
find placement, often times not near. YCIC
creates a local shelter for Winnebago and
the surrounding communities to keep our
youth here. Not only are they local but
the shelter is an environment with less
restriction with higher chances of being
successful on their own accord. The goal
has always been for us by us.
The facility partially shut down in July for
renovation. During this time YCIC worked
with the state for placement and housed
youth in the holdover unit. Updates of the
shelter were all need floors, fresh paint,
ceiling maintenance, new electrical, 2
full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms, 12
bedrooms, living and dining area, full
kitchen and pantry, garden/outdoor area,
basement req area. Attention to detail was
important as the mission of the remodel
is to create a larger capacity, cleanliness
due to the close-range living and to promote positive interactions together.
Overall, this is an outcome of YCIC
and its staff’s efforts to maintain a safe
environment with the ability to care for
them in various aspects and continue to
expand their reach.
Winnebago WIC Program Hosts Breastfeeding Awareness Walk
The WIC Staff handed out some awesome looking tshirts to the walking particpants. If you didn’t get one you truly missed out.
By Erin McElroy
Winnebago, NE – On Friday, September 8th at 10:00 AM the Winnebago
Comprehensive Healthcare System’s
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program hosted a Breastfeeding Awareness
Walk. Over 100 Winnebago community
members participated and were able to
walk, learn, and earn a t-shirt.
“Thanks to all who stopped down to
the Winnebago WIC Program today for
our Breastfeeding Awareness Walk. WIC
provides Winnebago with the opportunity
to honor the traditions of Indigenous Milk
Medicine that sustains our way of life
by nurturing the next generation,” said
Carmen Snow, Winnebago WIC Vendor
Monitor.
The WIC program is a special supplemental nutrition program that provides
federal grants to states for supplemental
foods, health care referrals, and nutrition
education for low-income. Existing in the
United States since 1972 in some form,
WIC has proven effective in improving the
health of pregnant women, new mothers,
and their infants. Studies showed that
women who participated in the program
during their pregnancies had lower Medicaid costs for themselves and their babies
than did women who did not participate.
WIC participation was also linked with longer gestation periods, higher birthweights,
and lower infant mortality.
Chief Public Health Officer, Mona
Zuffante, explains that “The WIC program
is essential to the Winnebago community.
The Indigenous mothers and families in
our community, who benefit from WIC
receive essential education, support,
and resources to ensure the nutrition and
health of both mother and child during
those critical times - pre and postpartum
for mom and early childhood.”
Winnebago, NE’s WIC program has
been supporting qualified low-income
pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to
age 5 in the community for several years
with no end in sight. “By preserving
breastfeeding practices within our Indigenous culture, we hope to strengthen
our community’s food sovereignty and
family health to help create a sustainable
future,” says Snow.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SUICIDE IN INDIAN COUNTRY PART 34
One of the most difficult tasks you might face will be responding to the questions
people ask about your suicide attempt. The shame, guilt, confusion, and other emotions
that might follow an attempt can make it tough to speak about it with others, especially
if people respond in a way that doesn’t feel supportive.
Often, those closest to you may be feeling lots of emotions about your attempt. They
may be scared, confused, or angry about what happened, causing them to focus on their
own feelings, rather than being as supportive as you need them to be. Their reactions
might hurt you, whether they mean to or not.
To make it easier, here are some suggestions that can be helpful:
It’s your story to tell, or not.
The details of your experience are personal, and it’s up to you to determine what
you want to share and with whom. Sharing what happened with your doctors, nurses,
counselor, or peer supporters can help them give you the right kind of support. In most
cases, they’re required to keep the details of what you share confidential.
You may want to share some of the details and your feelings about what happened
with other people you trust, such as family or friends. How much you share, or the details
you decide to give, are up to you and what you feel comfortable with.
People don’t always say the right things.
It’s difficult to predict how people will respond when they learn that you tried to kill
yourself. Some people might change the subject or avoid the topic altogether because
of their fear of death or suicide. They may judge or blame you. They may feel betrayed
or be wondering what they could have done to prevent you from attempting suicide.
Often, those who care the most about you have the strongest reactions to your suicide
attempt because they can’t imagine life without you. It’s helpful to remember that a strong
reaction may reflect your family’s or friends’ depth of concern about you.
Sometimes you may feel that they’re being overly controlling. It may seem like they’re
watching everything you do or won’t leave you alone because they’re afraid you may
attempt suicide again. This can be very frustrating when you’re trying to recover from
an attempt.
It can take time to repair the trust in your relationships. If you can show that you’re
committed to safety, it might allow those close to you to feel more comfortable giving
you the space you need. Completing a safety plan can help you show those who are
worried about you that you want to stay safe.
Learning more about suicide can help the people who care about you be more supportive. If they better understand what led to your suicide attempt, they might be better
able to give you what you need, especially if you communicate your needs in a clear
and direct way.
“Attempt survivors most want and need someone they can just talk to who will listen
and let them mull things over without rushing to intervene. They are looking for someone
who can understand and make them feel valued.”
“When I had these suicidal thoughts, I didn’t know how to talk to anyone because I
figured I was the only one who had these thoughts and emotions and if I told someone,
I just figured that the automatic reaction would be I’d have to go to psych ward.”
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (TALK), Winnebago Behavioral
Health 1-402-878-2911, After Hours Crisis # 1-712-259-3263.
JESUS OUR SAVIOR
LUTHERAN OUTREACH
“Making life decisions”
When you are having to make a life
decision - who do you go to - if anyone before you choose which option to take?
Put another way, whose advice do you
hold as most important?
If you are a teen - do you ask one of
your parents, grandparents, your daga
or auntie for their input? Or do you value
the opinion of your peers more than your
family’s values?
If you are an adult to whom or where do
you turn to? Do you seek guidance from
something in creation - on the internet, in
the stars or in the cards?
Or do you ever seek the advice that
your Creator has to offer? If so, how does
your Creator communicate with you?
Through a vision, or in a dream, or through
your thoughts? How can you be sure that
it is your Creator speaking and not the Evil
one deceiving you?
Do you ever search the Scriptures God’s Sacred Word? Do you seek the
counsel of the Holy Spirit who guides one
one through the reading, meditating on
and trusting in these words of God?
One book of Holy Scriptures was especially written to offer you wisdom - God’s
wisdom. The book of Proverbs was written
for your benefit. It was written on the one
hand, so that you could learn, not from
making YOUR OWN MISTAKES, but rather
by heeding wisdom’s words of WARNING!
On the other hand, the book of Proverbs
was also written so that one who FEARS
God would place his or her faith in His Son
Jesus and then to go on to make good life
choices. Over time an individual puts these
good choices into practice and makes a
habit of living in this way.
I close by turning to the fourth chapter
of Proverbs, beginning with the tenth
verse: ‘Listen, my son, and accept my
words, so that the years of your life will
be many. I have taught you the way of
wisdom. I have led you along upright
pathways.’
Hōcąk Rules
By Eben Crawford
Before the arrival of Europeans and the disruption of Hōcąk culture by disease,
war, relocation, spiritual suppression, the introduction of alcohol, and the removal
of the Tribe’s children there was a clear system of teaching kids how to act and how
not to act in life. All cultures and religions in the world have rules like these, but only
these are uniquely Hōcąk. These rules might be given to children by the fire early
in the morning by their grandfather. In the early 1920’s some of these instructions
were recorded. Here are just a few.
Treat your children well.
Live your life so its not a joke.
Men, do not abuse your partner.
My daughter, do not hit your relatives at any time.
My son, do not become a gambler.
My daughter, never get lazy.
NOTICE OF FINDING OF COMMUNITY FORUM
September 6, 2023
These notices shall satisfy procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the HoChunk Community Development Corporation and WHDC.
My son, should anyone visit your home, be sure to offer them some food.
My daughter, show your love to your children with actions, not words.
If at any time you can make someone feel happy, do so.
Re: Public input for the ICDBG Veterans’ Triplex Project Amendment
Request
The Winnebago Housing and Development Commissions had developed
plans to construct two triplexes in Thunder Way subdivision just south of Winnebago. The Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation is a qualified
Community Based Development Organization and partnered with WHDC to
apply for the ICDBG funds for construction of this project.
New Employee Spotlight:
Gerri Lyons
Job Title: TRP – Brownfields Specialist,
Environmental Protection Department
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may attend this forum on the Project Amendment to the HoChunk Community Development Corporation. It will be held at
Woodland Trails First Floor Round Room at 3:00pm on Oct. 2, 2023. All comments
received by and/or on October 2, 2023 will be considered by the Winnebago
Tribe of Nebraska prior to authorizing submission that the citizens participation
and public forum event was accomplished by HCCDC. Comments should
specify which Notice they are addressing.
Education: Graduated from Onawa
Public Schools. I hold a B.S. degree
in Business Administration/Healthcare
Administration from the University of
South Dakota, Certified Mild Hyperbaric
Chamber trainer and operator as well
as multiple other certifications related to
TRP-Brownfields
Biography: I was born and raised in
Onawa, IA and am currently residing in
Sioux City, IA
Victoria Kitcheyan, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Tribal Chairwoman
Professional Experience: I have 8 years
of experience in the computer industry
as a Product Manager. I was fortunate
to work with companies such as Gateway, Hewlett Packard, and Hitachi Data
Systems. I have 18 years of experience providing leadership to the entire revenue
cycle in both clinics and hospitals. Finally, I also currently own a small business
providing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to clients in Sioux City, IA.
Job Duties: Develop and maintain Brownfields inventory lists, management of
the work plan and deliverables as well as management of the grant financials of the
program. Being engaged in community activities as they pertain to brownfields.
Being trained and active in the Tribe’s emergency management dept as well as
developing a hazardous waste plan pertaining to Brownfields.
I look forward to meeting all of you soon! Please do not hesitate to introduce
yourself if you see me out and about. I am located in the Environmental Protection
Building if you have any items to discuss.
The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on September 30, 2023. DEADLINE for this issue will be September 26, 2023.
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ELECTION CAMPAIGN LETTERS
Write In Sunshine Thomas-Bear for Tribal Council
My name is Sunshine Thomas-Bear
and I am a member of the Huc Hikikikarac of the Hocak Nisoc Haci/Winnebago
Tribe of Nebraska. My biological parents
are Louise Thomas, her parents were
Erma Rose Kelsey and Bernard Thomas
and my father is Wilbur J. Wolfe and his
parents are Cynthia Baker and Dave
Cleveland. I was raised though by my
adoptive parents Charlie and Eva Bear.
His parents were Josephine Baker and
Earl Bear and my adoptive mother was
Stockbridge Munsee, a Band of the Mohicans and her parents were Lyle and
Rose Bowman.
I am grateful for the upbringing I had
and was raised not only here in Winnebago but I spent summers with my adoptive
mothers family in Wisconsin. I was always
a part of my biological family although I
was adopted and I am thankful for being
lucky enough to have two fathers and
two mothers. I have nine children and
one grandson who I love dearly. I think
that is my most important job is being a
grandmother.
I am currently the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, NAGPRA Rep., Cultural
Preservation Director and Angel De
Cora Museum Director and my office is
located at the Angel DeCora Museum &
Research Center. I also sit on the Winnebago Health Foundation Board, Little
Priest Tribal College Board of Trustees
and the Cultural Committee at the hospital, the Pow Wow Committee. Past JOM
Committee member as well as Enrollment
Committee, and others.
After seeing the list of those who were
running Winnebago Tribal Council, I felt
compelled to run as a write-in because it
worries me the direction our tribe is going
and I don’t want to leave a mess for our
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
There are several things that I think
council members should possess. I am
not perfect nor have I ever claimed to
be. But I do love my people, our lands,
culture and language. I believe I have
made that very apparent in the things
that I do; in my home, work, boards,
committees and things I do in the community without the thought of running for
council in my mind, but to show my love
for my community by being present and
encouraging change, transparency and
show that nothing can happen or change
unless you go out there and help do it.
I was told by my father at a young age,
and something he engrained in my head
since; without our language and culture
we are no longer the Winnebago people.
I firmly believe that and try my best to
stand by that belief daily in my home and
everywhere I work. We have come to a
time where change is needed, although
I know I cannot make this change on
my own, I hope I can be a person who
stands by what they say and make our
tribe a better place for our grandchildren
and beyond.
There are so many different things that
our council and tribe face that perhaps
we weren’t ready for or equipped to
make the decisions on. But subjects like
language, culture and enrollment should
be at the forefront. We can’t pass on a
system that hasn’t worked for us to the
next generation. We have to make decisions that will give them the tools to be
successful and allow them to continue on
inguage, culture and education like our
people wanted for them before us, like
we want for them now.
Education isn’t the only thing needed.
When I think of education I don’t just
think of western education like schools
and colleges or trade schools. These are
important but education about who we
are, where we have come from. Where
we are going. Where we want to go as
a people. A focus on our culture and
language. Standing firm in who we are
and knowing where we have come from.
This is the key to making us successful
in other areas we aim to be in.
There are multiple issues we face
today and below are a few:
Bringing importance back in our
culture and language, a culture and
language building with enough space
to hold cultural events
Food Sovereignty; which to me,
closely aligns with Culture and language, becoming a self sufficient tribe,
with not only gardening but also bringing back hunting again and learning to
store those foods, bringing back our
plant medicines, an elders table consisting of elders with plant knowledge
who are consulted during processes
of this, plant knowledge and our departments being aware of medicinal/
food plants so they don’t get cut down,
the reduction of mono cropping and a
look at what contaminants are sprayed
in and around our community that kill
important plants and insects, having a
seed bank for tribal use
Elders; assistance for our elders and
veterans in various ways, housing assistance, protecting our elders from abuse
and those who choose to work to stay
busy, investing more funding into PT
jobs, invest in hearing and documenting
their stories
Enrollment and how to make the decision best to ensure we as a people,
are still here generations from now
Youth; Apprentice/Intern opportunities for more students, more culture
and language activities and within their
current activities, financial literacy, Boys
& Girls Club structure and funding
Education; more culture and language in our schools, focus on immersion, financial literacy, investing in more
apprenticeship and internship opportunities within the tribe, ensuring our kids
are getting the education they deserve
from the earliest years to beyond
Financial literacy and readiness;
dividend information and meaningful
open discussion with all members of our
tribe, decisions that will help our future
generations and preparing our youth to
take our places in the future
Health care; meaningful and correct
care of our people, holding our hospital
accountable and bringing back the importance of traditional knowledge (TK
& TEK), mental and behavioral health
focus, addiction and substance abuse,
domestic violence
Housing for our people; elders, our
veterans, our young ones out of high
school, attending college or fresh out of
college and making all housing affordable, collaboration of housing entities
in our community
Employment; tribal member priority,
focus on “developing our own” preparing our youth to be in a position
to work and care for our tribe in their
future, apprentice opportunities, career
pathways, leadership, readiness and
skill training
Law Enforcement; funding more
officers, a traditional court, an updated
code and laws to tackle the issues we
face as a community today
These and many, many other issues
come to the forefront for our council
and I believe change is needed to do
this. To me, to be on the tribal council,
it requires you to understand we are
servants of the people. It is a public service to be in this position. Not something
that puts me higher than anyone. We
have unfortunately taken on a system
that was meant to colonize us. With our
constitution, legal system and how our
tribal government runs. But we are in the
position, being a sovereign nation, to
change and make changes that benefit
our people for years to come.
I can’t do it alone. But by working
together, as a people, I feel I can help
lead us in that direction. Not because
I know everything. But because I am
willing to look at the whole picture,
work with all entities within our tribe,
communicate (like really open and
transparent communication) with our
on and off reservation membership to
help produce successful choices and
decisions that lead us in a positive
direction for all our people, now and
forward. My thought is not only for us
now but more importantly that we are
here for many generations after this.
Please help me change our community and make our tribe better for
all of our membership. I am asking for
your vote by writing me in for a seat on
the tribal council and help me make
the changes we need for our people
and for our future as a Tribe.
My Fellow Tribal Members,
Greetings! I hope this finds you in good health and spirit. As of 9/12/2023,
there are 5,670 of us. Our numbers are growing. This is a good thing. Since it
is tribal election time I wanted to offer you some topics to read and think about.
Let’s begin.
FIRST
Running for election back in 2020, I had the mindset that our tribal efforts
needed to be protected. I still have this mindset.
In that election I gained the support of our membership because I also held
the fundamental well-being of our people in my heart. This too remains true and
unchanged.
Since that election I have grown and evolved as a person, and as a leader.
Those experiences had provide a level of understanding and deepened compassion that I feel is good, and work as a benefit to our people. Being inclusive
of 5,670 individuals requires a level of insight, fortitude, and vision that usually
only comes through time and experience. I thank you for the opportunity to
continue to grow.
As a perpetual student, learning how to be a better leader often times means
challenging what is believed. This is a frightening prospect to some, which is
why the word ‘fortitude’ came to mind. Since 2020 my path has required me to
challenge my beliefs - sharply. At times, this was extremely difficult. Yet through
the trials of the past three years, the updated result remains good; you have a
leader who can with greater ease and efficiency, see past charades, see thru
artificial dilemmas, and can determine which course of action is the best that
will benefit us all.
Again, I thank you for the opportunity to represent you and grow within our
understanding. I have done my best to keep my decision making focused on our
people, and how best to meet those needs using the limited resources we have.
NEXT
Unfortunately, tribal election time also means, to some, that it is time to bash
those who’ve taken the courage to enter the ring as a candidate. I wish this would
change, but know most likely it may not.
To the naysayers of my candidacy, those who like to speak about me without
ever speaking with me, I can only say this: “prove it”. Without proof, to which there
is none, the vile words are empty, and ignorant accusations even more so. Instead,
how about we discuss our situations like adults, as mudslinging and name calling
benefits no one. And this is all the time I’ll waste on that unnecessary drama.
THEN
This election is about you – or it ought to be. To me it is. This election is about
representing our people – all 5,670 of us. To me it absolutely is, without doubt!
To be clear, this election is not about me. It’s not about some rumor, or BS. It’s
not about something you never heard of, or person you’ve never met. It is about
you, the people of our tribe. Yes, some people want to distract from the real
matters at hand, because they know that’s how divide and conquer works. Let’s
stay focused on actions providing for and benefitting us all.
I know you see the truth on your own.
LAST
This candidacy is one that has grown in good ways, because it had to, and I’m
so very grateful for that. So it is absolutely clear, and without ambiguity or doubt:
I support our people. I support the efforts of our people. I support those efforts that work to include our people, and I support the efforts that require the
advancement of our people.
I support the expansion of our organization, and every part under the tribal
umbrella. I support informing our people using facts, and I support letting them
ask questions no matter how hard the answer may be.
I support teaching our people by causing them to be involved and through
active participation. I support requiring our organizations to advance our own
people into decision making capacities at all levels, top to bottom.
I support the idea that every leadership position under the tribal umbrella will
be filled with a Winnebago tribal member. I support the requirement of this idea
as soon as possible. When Winnebago people are in decision making positions,
we all are better off.
When something has used the resources of our people, it belongs to our people
– plain and simple. And our people will decide how and when those resources
are used. They won’t be told how or when by those not elected to serve.
On Election Day, I humbly ask for your continued support and for the support
of those who diligently work toward the same mentioned here. If you want to
discuss details, reach out. You know where I am.
It was important to me to provide you with this message, because regardless
of the election result, I support the Winnebago tribe. Our people deserve nothing
but the absolute best, and I will never lower our standards or settle for less. Thank
you for everything you’ve done.
With the best of wishes and warmest regards to all,
Brian Keith Chamberlain / Wirukaniga
Saturday, September 16, 2023 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 5
COMMUNITY
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING
August 7, 2023
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Brian Chamberlain
Lorelei DeCora
Rona Stealer
Kenneth Mallory
Louis LaRose
Isaac Smith
Coly Brown
Aric Armell
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kellie Snow
Tyresha Wolfe
Michele Mitchell
Lynelle Blackhawk
Esther Mercer
Desire Kitcheyan
Kellie Snow
Teresa Littlegeorge
Rebecca DeCora
Jennifer Berridge
Cecelia Earth
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan (leave)
CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman Chamberlain called to order at 9:05 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Lorelei DeCora
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Louis LaRose motioned to approve the
amended agenda. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE:(6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
READING OF THE MINUTES
July 17, 2023, Mid-Monthly Tribal Council
Meeting minutes
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve the
July 17, 2023, Mid-Monthly Tribal Council
Meeting. Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
July 19, 2023, General Counsel Meeting
minutes
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve the
July 19, 2023, General Counsel Meeting.
Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
July 21, 2023, Treasurer’s Report meeting
minutes
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve the
July 21, 2023, Treasurer’s Report meeting
minutes. Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
July 24, 2023, Fire Department & Law
Enforcement Report meeting minutes
Louis LaRose motioned to approve the July
24, 2023, Fire Department & Law Enforcement
Report meeting minutes. Kenneth Mallory
seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
August 3, 2023, Special Meeting – Winnebago Housing Development Commission
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve the
August 3, 2023, Special Meeting – Winnebago
Housing Development Commission. Louis
LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Isaac Smith in, 9:07 a.m.]
RATIFY 5
YCIC: Permission to solicit funds to put
on the second Annual Mental Health and
Wellness Pow-wow.
Rona Stealer motioned to ratify the five-signature approving the YCIC: Per Permission
to solicit funds to put on the second Annual
Mental Health and Wellness Pow-wow. Aric
Armell seconded.
VOTE:
(6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Otoe Tribal Delegation room block approval
Isaac Smith motioned to ratify the five-signature approving the Otoe Tribal Delegation
room block. Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WinnaVegas: Wirth Entertainment Contract
“The Front Men of Country”
Rona Stealer motioned to ratify the
five-signature approving WinnaVegas:
Wirth Entertainment “The Front Men of
Country”. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Boys & Girls Club request: Golf Scramble
2023 Fundraiser
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
the request from the Boys & Girls Club for
administrative leave for participants of the
Winnebago Boys & Girls Club Golf Scramble
2023, on September 1, 2023, at Twin Creeks
in Pender Nebraska. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE:
(7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
NITC October 13, 2023: Winnebago Host
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
budgeted amount of $313.20 to Host the
Nebraska Inter Tribal Coalition meeting at
WinnaVegas on October 13, 2023. Coly
Brown seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
L.D. – Title 5 Article 2 Elections (informational only)
Kenneth Mallory motioned to
continue to follow the Election
Code. Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
L.D. Review of Process for Judicial
Appointments
Aric Armell motioned to assign this item
to the General Counsel meeting to bring
back revisions. Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Aric Armell motioned to go into Executive
Session at 9:23 a.m. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to come out of
Executive Session at 10:17 a.m. Louis
LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Isaac Smith motioned to approve W.E.
Tribal member request for $384.29 out of
the Tribal Council donations to Pioneer
Auto. Kenneth Mallory seconded.
ABSTAIN: Lorelei DeCora
VOTE: (5) yes, IS, CB, RS, KM, LLR
(0) no
(2) abstain, AA, LD
Motion
carried.
Aric Armell motioned to authorize the
Chair to send a letter to follow the Policy
“Gaming Commissioners are “appointed
Salaried Employees” or exempt. Louis
LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to have Administration to present a plan and cost for
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Water
Sewer take over. Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:24 a.m. Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Chamberlain adjourned
the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorelei DeCora, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
WINNEBAGO COMPREHENSIVE
HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS UPDATE
MEETING
August 8, 2023
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan (out at 12:30 p.m.)
Brian Chamberlain
Lorelei DeCora
Rona Stealer
Kenneth Mallory
Louis LaRose (out 12:45 p.m.)
Isaac Smith (in at 11:45 a.m.)
Aric Armell
OTHERS PRESENT:
Sharon Frenchman
Jim Rixner
David Edwards
Mona Zuffante
Esther Mercer
Lynelle Blackhawk
Beth Wewel
Austin Schanzenbach
Rowen Zetterman
Dr. Mona Zuffante
Sarah Macintosh
Dr. Kahni
Christina Parker
Liz Hatz
Jasmin Lammers
Zach Hansen
James Price
Natalie Davis
Autumn Nieman
Ireta Frazier
Joy Johnson
Ron Nohr
Miskoo Petite
Tina Lewis
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Coly Brown (leave)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman
Kitcheyan called to order at 9:11 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Brian Chamberlain offered the opening prayer.
AGENDA: WCHS update, Candidate
approval, and Water/Sewer Discussion
Update
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
the agenda. Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WCHS UPDATE:
Report on Five Areas of Focus
CMS Accreditation
IT Network Separation from HIS
HER System – Called Med. Tech
Obtain Public Health Accreditation –
Waiting on site visit, Hybrid & Onsite
Stating New Community Health Assessment – also in collaboration with Great
Plains Epi Center
High performing revenue cycle billed
16 Million so far
Financial Planning – Erin Miller, new
finance Manager
Finance Meeting on WCHS own IDC
rate to include Jasmin & Beth
2023 TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTION
CANDIDATES
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
the 2023 Tribal Council Election Candidates. Rona Stealer seconded.
ABSTAIN: Brian Chamberlain, Lorelei
DeCora
VOTE: (3) yes, KM, LLR, RS
(0) no
(2) abstain, LD, BC
Motion carried.
RECESS: for lunch, waiting on Physical
Resources [Isaac Smith in at 11:45 a.m.]
RECONVENE: 12:05 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Positions
[Victoria Kitcheyan out at 12:30 p.m.,
Vice-Chairman Chamberlain assumes
Chair]
WATER/SEWER DISCUSSION UPDATE:
RFP – Land use plan includes Infrastructure Plan
Budget needs to include training costs
Planning toward fire – Consolidated
Tribal Government Program
WTN will need Budget revenue to fund
the operation.
ADJOURN:
Kenneth Mallory motioned to adjourn at
1:11 p.m. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Chamberlain adjourned
the meeting at 1:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorelei DeCora, Secretary
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
JOINT MEETING WITH THE GAMING
COMMISSION
AUGUST 14, 2023
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Lorelei DeCora
Rona Stealer
Coly Brown
Kenneth Mallory
Isaac Smith
Aric Armell
Louis LaRose
Brian Chamberlain (in at 1:11 p.m.)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Tanya Baker
Damon Payer
Thomas Snow
Kim Sulsberger, HR
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman
Kitcheyan called to order at 1:08 p.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Aric Armell
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA: Discuss Back
pay with Gaming, AP – 4th CommisCon’t. in next issue...
WCHS Uses Happy Or Not To Solicitate Immediate Feedback
Winnebago, NE – The Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System
(WCHS) is implementing Happy Or Not. The Happy or Not program will allow
WCHS to collect real-time feedback to improve patient experiences across the
organization.
Happy or Not is a software solution that uses simple emoji-inspired questioners to collect real-time patient satisfaction snapshots on easy-to-use kiosks
and tablets. When visiting WCHS, you will see three stand-alone kiosks and two
portable Happy or Not tablets. These fixed and mobile locations will allow all
patients, no matter what service they are utilizing to provide immediate feedback
with simple taps of their fingers.
Helping lead WCHS strategic planning efforts is Chief Administrative Officer,
Sharon Frenchman. “Whether it is surveys or follow-up calls, we always want
to provide our patient community with opportunities to be heard.” Frenchman
confirms, “Your feedback is critical. Our leadership wants to know what our
audience is saying and use that input to help inform every decision we make.”
Happy or Not allows us to measure satisfaction levels through a short limited-question survey that provides real-time data-driven insights and analytics.
The surveys are anonymous and there is no identifiable information tied to a
visit. There is also a place to type in comments if you would like to better explain
your response.
Chief Executive Officer, David Edwards explains “An attitude of self-determination is what brought WCHS where we are today and we want to continue to
keep our patients and community and their voices at the center of our strategy
going forward.”
WCHS is committed to providing quality patient care and top-notch patient care
every time. Happy or Not will allow WCHS to identify successes and shortcomings,
acknowledge outstanding care, or notice trends so they can keep improving.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
Lincoln, Nebraska
Pursuant to NDEE Title 118 - Ground Water Quality Standards and Use Classification, public notification and opportunity for comment is hereby given of the
following:
1.
On or about August 4, 1998, a petroleum release was identified originating
from a storage tank system located at 202 Osborne Avenue, Winnebago. An
approximate legal location is SE1/4, NE1/4, SW1/4, Section 12, Township 26N,
Range 08E, Thurston County.
2.
Follow-up investigation identified the effects of the release and led to the
remedial actions proposed by NDEE. The investigation resulted in a determination
that this ground water contamination event is defined as remedial action class
one.
3.
The source of the release has been removed. A Risk-Based Corrective
Action (RBCA) 1 assessment was conducted. The assessment indicated the
presence of dissolved petroleum compounds in ground water. The contaminant
concentrations found were below the numerical levels used by the RBCA process
to establish a need for further investigation or remediation. Based on the current
site conditions and property use, the NDEE has determined that no further remedial action is necessary due to the lack of threat to human health or safety.
Information regarding this release is contained in the file: NDEE ID 46278,
LST 090998-GW-1405
Any person may receive further information or submit comments on the proposed action, and request or petition NDEE for a hearing, in writing, stating the
nature of the issues to be raised in the hearing, on or before September 5, 2023.
A final decision by the Director will be made in a manner provided by Title 115,
NAC Ch. 5. Direct written correspondence to: Director, NDEE, P.O. Box 98922,
Lincoln, NE 68509-8922. You may also call Nancy Mann at (402) 471-2186 with
comments or if alternate formats of materials are needed. TDD users call 711
and ask the relay operator to call (402) 471-2186.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Notice and Comment Period
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7
Proposed Modification to Wastewater NPDES Permit No. NE0135712
Sebade Land and Cattle, LLC, Concentrated Animal
Feeding Operation
1698 B Ave., Emerson, NE 68733
(Located Within the Exterior Boundaries of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
Reservation)
This public notice is issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7
(EPA). EPA is seeking comments on a proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit modification, under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act (CWA),
for the Sebade Land and Cattle, LLC, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO)
located in the Village of Emerson, within the exterior boundaries of the Winnebago Tribe
of Nebraska Reservation.
EPA is seeking written comments regarding this proposed action until October 2,
2023. The address for written comments or to request a public hearing is provided below.
BACKGROUND: NPDES permits to discharge wastewater to waters of the United
States are issued under Section 402 of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. Section 1342, subject to
certain effluent limitations and conditions. The Sebade Land and Cattle, LLC, CAFO has
applied to EPA to modify their existing NPDES permit for increasing the number of cattle
from 6,500 to 8,500; constructing new open-lot pens, new debris basins, new clean
water diversions, and a new holding pond; and adding a new field for land application
of wastes. EPA has the authority to issue an NPDES permit for this facility, located and
discharging within the exterior boundaries of a federally recognized Indian Reservation.
On the basis of a permit modification application provided to EPA by the Sebade Land
and Cattle, LLC, CAFO, and application of pertinent water quality standards and regulations, EPA proposes to modify NPDES Permit No. NE0135712, pursuant to Section 402
of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1342.
PROPOSED MODIFIED NPDES PERMIT: The proposed permit modification will allow
the expansion of the facility and the use of a new field for land application of wastes
from the facility. Any discharges from the production area of the facility could reach an
unnamed tributary to Middle Creek. The proposed permit includes technology-based
limits and standards. Additional information regarding this proposed permit modification is
contained in the Administrative Record, which includes the permit application, proposed
permit, Statement of Basis for the proposed permit, and other pertinent information upon
which the proposed permit modification is based.
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CWA SECTION 401: Before EPA may issue
the final NPDES permit modification for the Sebade Land and Cattle, LLC, CAFO, the
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, being a Tribe with Treatment as a State status, must
certify under the CWA Section 401, 33 U.S.C. Section 1341, that the discharge to be
authorized by this proposed permit will comply with the requirements of Sections 301,
302, 303, 306, and 307 of the CWA, including applicable water quality standards and
state and tribal laws and regulations.
ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD AVAILABILITY: The Administrative Record for the proposed NPDES permit is available on the Public Notices webpage at:www.epa.gov/ks/
region-7-public-notices. To access these online documents, go to the webpage and then
click on the link to this online public notice under the Clean Water Act (CWA) heading.
Then in the notice, click on the link in this paragraph to access the webpage where the
online documents are available for review. Copies of these documents are also available
for review by contacting the Winnebago Tribe Environmental Program Office, 1 Mission
Road, Winnebago, NE 68071 (Contact person: Denise Jensen, email: denise.jensen@
winnebagotribe.com, phone: 402-878-4060, ext. 2002). Copies of these documents are
also available for review by contacting the Thurston County, Nebraska Clerk’s Office,
106 5th Street, Pender, NE 68047 (Contact person: Administrative Assistant Steven
Schneider, email: clerk@thurstoncountyne.gov, phone: 402-385-2343). In addition,
copies of these documents are available to the public upon request by contacting Alex
Owutaka, EPA Region 7, at 913-551-7584 or toll-free at 1-800-223-0425, or by email at
owutaka.alex@epa.gov.
HOW TO PROVIDE COMMENTS: Interested persons may submit written comments
regarding this proposed EPA action or submit a written request for a public hearing
on the proposed permit. Any request for a public hearing must identify the issues that
the requester proposes to raise at the hearing. EPA’s rules and procedures governing
the issuance of NPDES permits, including public notices, public commenting, and the
public hearing process, are found at 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 25 and
124. All written comments and any requests for a public hearing must be submitted by
October 2, 2023, to Glenn Curtis, Chief, Permits and Wetlands Branch, Water Division,
EPA Region 7, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, KS 66219.
Public Notice and Comment Period
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7
1) Proposed Wastewater (NPDES) Permit No. NE0041351
2) Proposed Certification of Compliance with Section 401 of the Clean Water Act
Village of Emerson Wastewater Treatment Facility
Emerson, Dixon County, Nebraska
(Within Exterior Boundaries of Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Reservation)
This public notice is issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7
(EPA). EPA is seeking comments on: 1) a proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), for effluent
discharge from the Village of Emerson, Nebraska, Wastewater Treatment Facility; and 2)
certification under Section 401 of the CWA that EPA’s proposed NPDES permit for the
Village of Emerson Wastewater Treatment Facility is protective of applicable water quality
standards and effluent guidelines and limitations.
EPA is seeking written comments regarding these proposed actions until October 2,
2023. The address for written comments or to request a public hearing is provided below.
BACKGROUND: NPDES permits to discharge wastewater to waters of the United States
are issued under Section 402 of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. Section 1342, subject to certain effluent
limitations and conditions. The Village of Emerson has applied to EPA for renewal of an
existing NPDES permit to discharge effluent from the village wastewater treatment facility
located in the Village of Emerson, within the exterior boundaries of the Winnebago Tribe
of Nebraska Reservation. EPA has the authority to issue an NPDES permit for this facility,
located and discharging within the exterior boundaries of a federally recognized Indian
Reservation. On the basis of a permit renewal application provided to EPA by the Village
of Emerson, and application of pertinent water quality standards and regulations, EPA
proposes to issue NPDES Permit No. NE0041351, pursuant to Section 402 of the Clean
Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1342.
PROPOSED NPDES PERMIT: The proposed permit will allow treated wastewater from the
facility to be discharged to Middle Creek. The proposed permit includes technology-based
and water quality-based effluent limitations and standards. Additional information regarding
this proposed permit is contained in the Administrative Record, which includes the permit
application, proposed permit, Statement of Basis for the proposed permit, CWA Section
401 Water Quality Certification, and other pertinent information upon which the proposed
permit was based.
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CWA SECTION 401: Before EPA may issue
the final NPDES permit for the Village of Emerson, EPA must obtain CWA Section 401
certification from the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (the certification authority) and make
a Section 401(a)(2) adjacent jurisdiction notification to the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, pursuant to CWA Section 401, 33 U.S.C. Section 1341, in order to
ascertain that the discharge to be authorized by this proposed permit will comply with the
requirements of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 of the CWA, including applicable
water quality standards, state and tribal laws and regulations, and effluent guidelines and
limitations. EPA has reviewed the applicable laws, regulations, water quality standards,
and effluent guidelines and limitations and has included limitations and conditions in the
permit to ensure compliance with all requirements, as described in the proposed permit
and Statement of Basis. At this time, EPA seeks public comments regarding the Agency’s
proposal to certify that the discharge authorized under NPDES Permit No. NE0041351
will not violate applicable laws, regulations, water quality standards, or effluent guidelines
and limitations.
ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD AVAILABILITY: The Administrative Record for the proposed
NPDES permit is available on EPA’s website at:www.epa.gov/ks/region-7-public-notices.
To access these online documents, click on this Public Notice link (under CWA) and then
click on the link in this paragraph. Copies of these documents are also available for review
at the Village of Emerson, 511 North Main St., Emerson, NE 68733 (point of contact: Richard
McCabe, phone: 402-695-2662). In addition, copies of these documents are available to
the public upon request by contacting Alex Owutaka, EPA Region 7, at 913-551-7584,
toll-free at 1-800-223-0425, or by email at owutaka.alex@epa.gov.
HOW TO PROVIDE COMMENTS: Interested persons may submit written comments
regarding these proposed EPA actions or submit a written request for a public hearing
on the proposed permit. Any request for a public hearing must identify the issues that the
requester proposes to raise at the hearing. EPA’s rules and procedures governing the
issuance of NPDES permits, including public notices, public commenting, and the public
hearing process, are found at 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 25 and 124. All
written comments and any requests for a public hearing must be submitted by October 2,
2023, to Glenn Curtis, Chief, Permits and Wetlands Branch, Water Division, EPA Region
7, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, KS 66219.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. JFJ23-018AB
The People of the Winnebago Tribe
In the Interest of:
K.M. (Born 01/2023)
K.M. (Born 10/2022)
To: KIANDRA MERRICK, MOTHER
GARRETT WHITE LIGHT
You are hereby notified that a hearing
for an Adjudication concerning the above
referred minor individual(s) in case no.
JFJ23-018AB has been scheduled and will
be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of
Winnebago, Nebraska on the 19TH day of
SEPTEMBER, 2023 at the hour of 2:30 P.M.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV23-120AB
In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
Diana Decora
In Re:
J.P. (Born 07/2010)
J.P. (Born 03/2009)
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV23-119B
In the Matter of the
Custody Application of:
Clint Free Jr
In Re:
C.S.
TO:
Jake Maxwell, Father
All Possible Fathers
You are hereby notified that a petition
has been filed for Guardianship and a
hearing concerning the above referred
Individual(s) in Case No. CV23-119B has
been scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 18th day of September,
2023 at the hour of 10:30 A.M.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV23-119A
In the Matter of the
Guardianship Petition of:
Clint Free Jr
In Re:
M.S. (Born 01/2008)
TO:
Amanda Decora, Mother
TO:
ROGER LOVE, FATHER
Greg Pearson, Father
ALL POSSIBLE FATHERS,
ALL POSSIBLE FATHERS
You are hereby notified that a petition
You are hereby notified that a petition
has been filed for Guardianship and a has been filed for Guardianship and a
hearing concerning the above referred hearing concerning the above referred
Individual(s) in Case No. CV23-120AB has Individual(s) in Case No. CV23-119A has
been scheduled and will be heard in the been scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 22nd day of August, 2023 Nebraska on the 28th day of August, 2023
at the hour of 3:00 P.M.
at the hour of 10:30 A.M.
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