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LAST BEAR MOON CELEBRATION HELD AT WINNAVEGAS CASINO EVENT CENTER

Written/Photography by:

Jordana R. Bass

Sloan, IA – Saturday, February 25th,

2023 the Winnebago tribe of Nebraska held

the Last Bear Moon Celebration powwow at

the Winnavegas Events Center and the turnout

seemed to be great. Many tribal nations were

represented at the celebration, the audience

was huge with standing room only. Many are

suggesting a larger venue in the future.

This issue the WIN will discuss the

history of how the celebration came to fruition,

and some of this year’s most notable moments.

The former general manager of Winnavegas

Casino & Resort, Mayan Beltran shared in an

inverview with WTN Communications Officer

Garan Coons that “back in December 2014, I

was thinking about what kind of cultural events

can we do here? We had couple other things like

hand drum contests. But we really wanted to do

a powwow.” Upon discussions with former Tribal

Chair, Frank White suggested “why don’t we do

the Last Bear Moon powwow at Winnavegas?”

The purpose of the celebration is an act

The Spotlight Special was a sight to see. One of the finalist's in the Fancy Shawl Special.

of solidarity amongst the Winnebago, Hochunks,

Otoe-Missouria tribes. Les Painter, one of the

committee members shared, “it was mentioned

by the council that we should try to bui9ld

relations, rekindle with those tribes that once

belonged together.”

Upon forced removal, migration, and old

disputes once disbanded those tribes. Painter

adds “those ideas were brought to tribal council

to extend a warm welcome to each other.”

By 2018 the Winnebago tribe was invited to

the Otoe-Missouria Winter Encampment.

Coons mentioned “the Winnebagoes, the OtoeMissouria, and Hochunks were one big nation

over in Ohio Valley. Due to the size of that, some

of those tribes had to separate off. Through

the history and course of time. Fast forward to

the present day. They wanted to renew those

connections.”

The tribe then sent down a delegation.

“We went down there, and a lot of people had good

things to say. We met the tribal chairman, the winter

encampment chairman and his family. They provided

us with a traditional meal. It was a one-day celebration

powwow. It was a good time.” Coons added.

Also during the winter encampment, they held

a gourd dance that White had participated in. This

year, the committee knew that it was necessary to have

the dance apart of the celebration to honor the OtoeMissouria’s traditions. The Gourd Dance head staff was,

John Shotton (Norman, OK) Master of Ceremonies, Gary

Whitecloud Jr. (Red Rock, OK) Head Singer, Eric Payne

(Ponca City, OK) Head Man, Marlene Enloe (Ponca City,

NE) Head Lady.

However due unforeseen circumstances were

not able to attend the celebration, condolences to the

mourners in Oklahoma. In honor of the relatives of the

Otoe-Missouria, the Winnebago tribe had asked our

neighboring relatives from the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

and the Tiah-Pia Society to host the gourd dance.

Story Continued. p. 3

See, LAST BEAR MOON

Since 2017 over $400k has been

raised in various donations with HoChunk, Inc. through their Ho-Chunk

Way Employee Donations Program.

The program raises funds through

employee & public donations, which

Ho-Chunk, Inc. matches! Recently

Winnebago Tribal Farms has been

named their annual recipient of 73k!!

Congrats to the department and

good luck on their mission to further

improve the lives of the Winnebago

community! During the presentation

employees invited WPS youth to

decorate pots for Kentucky Coffeetree

seeds, which will be grown on the

Tribal Farms!

The 7pm Grand Entry was filled with bright, glowing colors

from the dancer's reglia. Great job to the Winnavegas Events

Lighting Crew.

Audrin Decora during the

teen's girls jingle dance special.

State Wrestling Re-cap- Avani Wilkie

has made her mark in Omaha! For

Wilkies second trip to State she goes

3-3, placing 6th with Winnebago

Girls tying at 49th out of 74 teams!

Shoutout to Adain Robles on ending

his trip to NSAA State as well as

his Senior wrestling year with a

record of 26-10 as a state qualifier!

Congratulations to both student

athletes on their achievements! Go

Big Blue!!!

The adult men's traditional special.

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COMMUNITY

LAST BEAR MOON POWWOW CELEBRATION RETURNS TO WINNAVEGAS FEBRUARY 25

Winnebago, NE – The Winnebago Tribe of

Nebraska recently announced that the Last Bear

Moon Celebration (Powwow) will be held on

Saturday February 25, 2023, inside the Events

Center at WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan,

Iowa. The grand winter celebration returns to

WinnaVegas for the first time since the Covid-19

Pandemic and 2023 marks the third time that

WinnaVegas has hosted the Powwow. The

celebration helps increase cultural awareness

and contributes to the richness of Iowa and

the surrounding Siouxland community.

The celebration is expected to attract over

several thousand dancers, singers, vendors,

participants, and guests locally, nationally, and

internationally.

“The Last Bear Moon is a significant

event in our culture,” stated Winnebago Tribal

Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan, “The Last Bear

Moon Celebration gives us an opportunity to

celebrate our tribal community, honor native

traditions, and share our cultural celebration

with not only the Siouxland community but

other communities across the Northern Plains

and beyond. We welcome everyone to gather

with us for this free celebration where dancing,

music, art, food, and performances are

showcased in a culturally appropriate way.”

The Powwow contains two sessions

that include dancing and drumming

competitions with the celebration

culminating in the evening with a “spotlight

special” featuring “Men’s Nor thern

Traditional” Dance and “Women’s Fancy

Shawl” competition. Entrants are competing

for various amounts of prize money, all of

which has been donated.

“It’s our honor to host this special

occasion for the Winnebago Tribe and the

community,” says WinnaVegas General

Manager Michael Michaud, “This is an

opportunity for all of Siouxland to see a

century old native tradition that brings

together other tribal nations to honor the

Bear Moon! There’s no other celebration

like this anywhere in the upper Midwest.”

The Last Bear Moon Powwow is free

and open to all ages of the public. The

celebration begins on Saturday, February 25

at 11:30am with the afternoon Grand Entry

starting at 1pm.

Contact:

Michael Michaud

WinnaVegas Casino Resort

1500 330th Street

Sloan, Iowa 51055

(712) 870-4377

Michael.Michaud@winnavegas.biz

For Immediate Release:

February 20, 2023

WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL SPEECH TEAM

Written/Photography by: Jordana R. Bass

grown so much. Starting out really quiet, but now

their voices fill the room.”

Good luck to the WPS Speech Team at Districts.

Below are the students who participate and their

speech categories:

OID – Kenny, Dimi, Ayden, Haylen, Ariayala,

Andi, Alen, Tylie, Zayne, Devin, Melodine

Poetry & POI – Evren

Persuasive – Melaki

Entertainment – Alex, Alen

WINNEBAGO, NE – The Winnebago Public

School has been making waves in all aspects of Humorous – Shyleigh, Kenny

the extracurricular activities offered within the

school. One program that has been growing in Serious – Jacie, Shyleigh

the last couple of years is the WPS Speech team,

who will be heading to District Meet on March

6th, 2023 in Wayne, NE.

In preparing for the meet, WPS hosted a

Speech Showcase on Tuesday, February 28th,

2023 to share with the community all the work

being accomplished by the students in the

program.

A meal was shared prior to the first

speeches.

Stacy Brasch has been the coach for many

years. She opened up by sharing “speech is a

life lesson that will carry on with you after high

school and going into college. It’s always been

a passion of mine.”

Generally, at speech meets, different teams

or individuals will break out into different

rooms in their categories. Such as, OID (oral

interpretation of drama), poetry, POI (program

oral interpretation), humorous, persuasive,

entertainment, and serious prose.

There is a total of seventeen students out

for the team. Brasch shared “a lot of them have

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TOP STORIES

LAST BEAR MOON

Congratulations to all of the

Last Bear Moon Powwow 2023 winners!

Singing Contest

3- Meskwaki Nation

2- Motown

1- Sharp Shooter

GA Men’s Fancy

4- Joe Bointy

3- Darwin Turner

2- Tommy Snowball

1- Vern Sevier

GA Men’s Traditional

4- Leroy Pelkey Jr

3- Terry Fiddler

2- Gilbert Brown

1- John Meninick

GA Men’s Grass

2- Wayne Pushetonequa

1- Taite Honadick

GA Women Traditional

4- Tiffany Warner

3- Madelynn Goodwill

2- Cheryl Funmaker

1- Della Spotted Tail

GA Women Fancy

3- Amy Bearskin-Painter

2- Thelma Whitewater

1- Shelley Eagleman-Bointy

GA Women Jingle

2- Cathy Turner

1- Ladybird Jack

Teen Boys Traditional

3-Alec Kent

2-Josh Arcoren

1-Misu Dolezal

Teen Boys Grass

3-Aidan Dale

2-Duta Aldrich

1-Omani Clairmont

Teen Boys Fancy

3-Jaden Painter

2-Luke Souksavath

1-Patrick Burtt

Teen Girls Traditional

3- Tatum Burgess

2-Caly Wolfleader

1- Fiona Soap

Teen Girls Jingle

3- Wokiksuya Whiteman

2- Reyna Archie

1-Amari Bluestone

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2- Keya Clairmont

1- Tavian Renee Lasley

Women’s Jingle

4- Janae Grass

3- Jazz Arcoren

2- PrairieRose Jack

1- Tanksi Clairmont

Women’s Traditional

4- Maria Garcia

3- Cordelia Falls Down

2- Tosha Goodwill

1- Tashina Red Hawk

Women’s Southern

4- Jaida Summer Whitecloud

3- Tara Goodfox

2- Brigitte Morris

1- Charish Toehay

Women’s Appliqué

4- Kara Wolf

3- Calista Stumblingbear

2- Andrea Snowball

1- Brittany Pelkey

Men’s Fancy

4- Floyd Silas III

3- Preston Olney

2- Max Sevier

1- Mitchell Baker

This year’s celebration was a

successful one, with 269 registered

dancers, and 10 registered drums.

Hay-Lush-Ka, Hujop, Greywolfe, and

New Breed were your host drums.

Red Feather out of Tama, IA was the

invited drum.

Arena Directors were Kunu

Dave Russell and John Morris. Masters

of Ceremonies were Craig “Tunny”

Cleveland jr., and Silas Cleveland.

Grand entry began at 1pm, and began

off with intertribal dancing, tiny

tot special, then moving onto your

contest dancing. Intermission began

at around 5pm, and a meal was served

at the Flower’s Island Buffet, and it

was buffet style of chicken, mashed

potatoes, gravy, and buns. The meal

was sponsored by the Winnebago

Tribal Council.

Dancing started again at

7pm, with grand entry which was a

highlight of the evening. Winnavegas

Events Center Production staff, Frank

“Paco” Smith and crew set the tone

of the night out by cutting out the

lights, bringing out the black and

spotlights. The arena was filled with

bright, colorful, and glowing patterns

of applique, and colored feathers. It

was a sight to see.

Later on, began the Spotlight

Special. Where four contestants were

chosen per special. One being the

Women’s Fancy Shawl, with a prize

pool of $1000. The other being the

Men’s Northern Traditional, with the

same prize pot amount.

Two contestants went head

to head, North side v.s. South side.

The contestant with the loudest

section advanced to the next round.

Two dancers, two spotlights. Gave

the chance for the audience to focus

on each step, hop, and skip of each

dancer.

“For those dancers out there

and those singers, they know there's

a certain power when you're singing

and there's a certain power when

you're dancing, it just overcomes you

and you're kind of lost in it.” Expressed

Coons.

The celebration was one to

remember. Tribes coming together

in solidarity to dance to the beat of

the drum. Honoring our ancestors by

remembering we were once one large

tribe and coming together to sing in

harmony. We’re better when we work

together and honor one another.

Pinagigi to all those who had a hand

in making this celebration happen.

Winnebago tribe of Nebraska,

Otoe-Missouria Tribe, Omaha tribe

of Nebraska (Tiah-Pia Society),

Ho-Chunk Nation, the powwow

committee, Winnavegas Casino staff

and crew, the vendors, and to all those

dancers and singers. Until next year!

2023

Men’s Grass

4- CJ Lasley

3- Quentin

2- Wanbdi Clairmont

1- Jai Knight

Men’s Southern

4- Wichita Blaine

3- Skkyler M-Snowball

2- Erwin William Morris

1- George Miller

Men’s Traditional

4- Frederick Fox Jr

3- Theron Olney

2- Malcolm Murphy

1- Tristan Lasley

Men’s Woodland

4- Ken Funmaker Jr

3- Tego Warrington

2- DJ Scott

1- Payton Roberts Pelkey

Teen Girls Fancy Shawl

4- Leela Cleveland

3- Amber Primeaux

2- Mimi Coons

1- Sara Bointy

Women’s Fancy Shawl

4- Kass Arcoren

3- Wakinyela Bear

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

IHS DIRECTOR VISITS TWELVE CLANS

Originally Shared Via Facebook, WINNEBAGO PUBLIC HEALTH DEPT.

WCHS was thankful to host a visit from IHS

this week! We were joined by IHS's Roselyn Tso,

Joe Amiotte, William Bearshield, Jillian Curtis,

and Ann Church for some open dialogue.

Pictured to the right,

back row, from left to right,

A u s t i n S c h a n z e n b a c h , WC H S C h i e f

Transformation Officer

David Edwards, WCHS Chief Executive Officer

Isaac Smith, Winnebago Tribal Council Member

Brian Chamberlain, Winnebago Tribal Council

Vice-Chairman

Joe Amiotte, IHS Director of Field Operations

William Bearshield, IHS Program Specialist

Danelle Smith, Attorney, Big Fire Law

Sharon Frenchman, WCHS Chief Administrative

Officer

Front row, from left to right,

Jillian Curtis, IHS CFO

B e t h Wewel , WC H S C h i ef

Financial Officer

Sara Mcintosh, ARNP, FNP-BC

TCUH Deputy Chief of Staff /

Interim Chief Nursing Officer

Roselyn Tso, IHS Director

Tori Kitcheyan, Winnebago

Tribal Council Chairwoman

Mona Zuffante, WPHD Chief

Public Health Officer

(not pictured) Ann Church, IHS

Acting Chief of Staff

IHS administration took a tour of the

Twelve Clans Unity Hospital

Thanks for stopping by!

BUILDING A DIGITAL LEGACY ON TRIBAL LANDS

Written by: Joe Duggan, Olsson Communications

for external release

Building a Digital Legacy on Tribal Lands

By Joe Duggan, Olsson communications

Olsson will partner with the Winnebago

Tribe of Nebraska to close the digital divide

with a $35.2 million federal grant awarded

through the Tribal Broadband Connectivity

Program.

The project will provide access to 1 gigabit

per second (Gbps) broadband service for

more than 600 households, 40 businesses,

and 16 community institutions in a rural

reservation community currently unserved

by high-speed internet. The reservation is

located about 80 miles north of Omaha.

The recent announcement of the grant

from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s

Na t i ona l Tel e c o mmun i c ati o n s an d

Information Administration (NTIA)

culminates more than year of work by

tribal officials, governmental staff, and

members of Olsson’s Telecom Program to

complete a complex feasibility study and

grant application under a tight deadline.

As a subgrantee, Olsson will now oversee

the design and implementation of the fiber

network on the Winnebago Reservation in

Northeast Nebraska. Design will commence

this year with construction starting in 2023.

Celebrating a Milestone

Tribal officials and NTIA leaders met

October 11 in Winnebago to announce the

grant award and sign related documents.

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The event featured speeches, a meal,

and the playing of “Victory Song” and

“Thank-you Song” by the Winnebago

drum group New Breed.

Winnebago Tribe Chairwoman Victoria

Kitcheyan thanked her fellow tribal

leaders, federal and state agency

representatives, members of the Olsson

team and other project partners. She

discussed how the project will allow

tribal members to participate in online

education from pre-school to college,

and stay better connected to friends,

family, and, and tribal government.

The intention is to build a fiber network

that serves the Winnebago people for

generations to come, she explained.

“This is the livelihood we want for the

tribal members,” Victoria said. “Each

of you are going to benefit from the

connectivity and expansion of fiber in

our community. And I’m thankful that

all those intentions have brought us to

this day and we’re going to celebrate

this in the coming years, in the future

generations that will benefit.”

Working Toward Digital Equity

The Winnebago grant was one of 23

included in the latest round of a federal

program that has awarded $1.35 billion

to 94 tribal entities. It’s part of a $3

billion federal initiative to expand digital

access on tribal lands, where 18 percent

of indigenous people lack internet

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connectivity compared to 4 percent of

people in non-tribal regions, according to

the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Laura Spinning, NTIA Deputy Associate

Director with the Off ice of Internet

Connectivity and Growth, said the federal

agency is dedicated to helping achieve digital

equity so that indigenous communities can

fully access the opportunity “to learn and

earn using high-speed internet.”

“One of the things I want to leave you with

is how critically important your voice is

going to be as we work with the State of

Nebraska to implement what is a historical

and monumental amount of investment,”

Laura told those gathered at the event in

Winnebago.

Olsson’s Role

Olsson’s work on the project began in July

2021 when our team fast-tracked the initial

assessment and met a deadline of September

1, 2021, for the following requirements:

• Review and documentation of existing

infrastructure

• Assessment of the local broadband market

• Coordination of stakeholder outreach

• Evaluation of regulatory, governance, and

ownership

• Development of concept level design for

the network

• Estimates of construction costs

• Submittal of the federal grant application

“This has been a true partnership with the

Winnebago Tribe,” said Todd Fredericksen,

Olsson’s Telecom leader. “We couldn’t be

more excited to help oversee the buildout of infrastructure expected to deliver a

major economic impact in this community,

while expanding health care services,

and creating educational and job-training

opportunities.”

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE ISANTI WARRIORS MAKE HISTORY!

CONGRATULATIONS to the Isanti Warriors!!!

The D2-8 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!

Thank you to Santee Community Schools,

the Isanti Boosters Club, & Nebraska Indian

Community College for sponsoring tonight’s

livestream! We appreciate the opportunity

to provide a livestream production for those

who were unable to attend the Isanti Warriors

basketball district finals game tonight in Ord,

Nebraska!

The final score: 61-55

Shoutout to the production crew: Bethani

Nicole Redhorn, Garan Onipaa Coons, Bill

DeCora, Gentry St Cyr, & Joseph M Moose

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTRODUCTION TO THE MERCURY WET DISPOSITION PROGRAM

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPT., Kurt Lyons

The Air program under the Winnebago

Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has

embarked on a project to monitor for pollutants

in our atmosphere that falls back to earth in the

form of precipitation (i.e. Rain, Snow, hail, and

fog) otherwise known as “Acid Rain”. By joining

the National Atmospheric Deposition Program

(NADP) we will be part of over 300 sites nationwide

collecting data on our region’s level of pollutant.

“Acid rain” was first identified in 1872 in

Sweden and studied in the U.S. beginning in the

1950s, but became a house hold term during the

1980’s. Acid rain is precipitation in the form of

rain, snow, hail, dew, or fog that transports sulfur

and nitrogen compounds from the atmosphere

to the ground. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen

oxides (NO, NO2) are bi-products from burning

fuels in electric utilities and from other industrial

and natural sources. These chemicals react with

water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and sunlight in the

atmosphere to form sulfuric and nitric acids. These

acids fall back to earth changing the chemistry

within the environment including its pH levels.

What is pH?

In chemistry, pH means “Potential of

Hydrogen” or hydrogen ions. A scale for pH was

created to measure low concentration (acids)

of hydrogen ions in a liquid solution from high

concentrations (alkaline). The pH scale ranges

from 0 to 14. A pH of 0 to 7 is considered acidic; 7

Volume

is neural; and above 7 is alkaline. As the pH number

decreases, acidity increases. For comparison, an

unopened bottle of distilled water has a pH of 7,

making it neutral. Household ammonia is an alkaline

with a pH of 11.5. Milk is slightly acidic with a 6.5 pH,

and soft drinks, which contain phosphoric acid, has

a 3.1 pH.

Acid rain is linked to both natural and manmade sources. Thunderstorms, volcanic eruptions

and rotting vegetation are known it emit gases that

lead to the creation of acid rain. However, most

public attention has been focused on man-made

sources of acid rain, which include the burning of

fuel that contains sulfur and nitrogen compounds,

including coal fired utilities, industrial boilers,

motor vehicles, and chemical plants. Electric power

generation accounted for 69 percent of total sulfur

dioxide emissions in the U.S. in 2007 and 20 percent of

nitrogen oxides, according to the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (USEPA).

Acid rain is not limited to those areas where

emissions are created. Prevailing winds can carry

those chemicals into the atmosphere for hundreds

or even thousands of miles before being deposited,

ignoring state and national boundaries. For instance,

compounds produced by Chinese industry can

potentially end up in the Midwest. For this reason,

acid rain is considered a global problem.

Acid rain has been linked to detrimental effects

in the environment and to human health. Forests,

plant life and crops are effected by acid rain through

damage to their leaves and roots stunting growth.

The chemical properties of soil, slowing the rate

of microbiological processes, and reducing soil

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nutrients makes plant life more vulnerable

to disease and environmental stress.

When lakes and streams become more

acidic, they cannot continue to support the

same types of fish and aquatic life. A healthy

lake has a pH of 6.5 or higher. Only a few fish

species can survive at a pH of below 5; at a pH

of 4, the lake is considered dead. Monitoring

for acid rain pollution levels complements

data gained from the EPD’s water program in

determining true causes.

In order to monitor for this threat the

EPD’s air program joined the “Mercury Wet

Deposition” program where weekly samples

are collected and sent to the NADP for

analysis. The network measures acidity and

calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium,

sulfate, nitrate, chloride, and ammonium

ions. These monitoring efforts support

national research and policy making on air

quality issues.

In the past, this information has

sparked legislative mandates, federal

government programs, and environmentalfriendly changes in fossil fuel use in electrical

power plants to successfully lower the

emission of SO2 and NOx and the resulting

acid deposition in the U.S. since the 1980s.

However, the problem still exists. Scientists

continue to try to fully understand acid rain

and its long-term effects on the environment

and on human health. We join with them to

be a voice in determining the future of our

air quality and our well-being.

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EDITORIALS

COUNCIL SPEAKS...

Submitted by: Vice Chair, Brian Chamberlain

position. Meaning, you were being told to

wait. Wait to participate in the benefits of

the activity until sometime in 2026. Told to

wait by those not elected to serve you with

a decision that sought a rubber stamp of

approval, of sorts, enacting that long delay.

Only after protracted discussion, however,

this correction was made and you are now

seated at the table, finally.

Rumor Control:

It should be noted that creating a place at

this table for our member’s benefit did not

occur organically. Correction was not made

until those who support inclusion asked for

it to be done.

1. Nothing happens officially until the Chair

of the council meeting declares, “Motion

carried.”

Gaming Industry Credit:

My Fellow Tribal Members,

Greetings! I hope this finds you in good health

and spirit. Today I wanted to reach out to you

to share some of the developments and updates

that have been worked on, and how they may

impact our tribal families. There will also be

some rumour control.

To begin, as of January 24th, 2023, there were

5630 of us. That means 5630 seats in our circle.

5630 points of view. 5630 voices that were never

meant to unanimously agree. Leadership for

our people demands that we hear more than

one of these voices though, and we take into

consideration how actions made impact the

vast majority of our members. Many of those

voices held silent, or told not to speak their

truth. Balancing actions against resources takes

skill, guts, and vision, and it’s understood that’s

why you elected me. I appreciate your support,

again. Now let’s get into it.

Our tribe entered the world of modern

gaming in a split decision. Yet, our doors

opened in 1992 and we’ve been growing

ever since. Gaming is not new to our

people. Whether as employees, experienced

management, compliance sector staff, or

even as players, we know what casinos do

and how they work.

As a colleague of many of you, I want to

state this openly: I see your experience in

this field and welcome your company as

our pathways evolve. That experience can

never be discounted, denied, or forgotten,

especially by me. Tribal gaming changed

our lives, for the better I think. So it would

be foolish for anyone to think we don’t

know what we’re doing when it comes to

gaming. It’s not new to us. It’s been a part

of our existence for over 30 years now. I see

that. Recognize that. Acknowledge that.

Appreciate that.

Tribal Borders & Corners:

HCI Board of Directors Acts:

First, it is my firm belief that anything operated

under the tribal umbrella which has used the

resources of our people, belongs to our people.

No matter what it is, or where it is, this is my

belief. With that awareness, actions have been

recently corrected so that for the first time they

will include you in a meaningful way.

At their meeting held the week of February

20th, the HCI Board of Directors, to which

I am not a part of, passed a resolution to

separate the new gaming activity revenue from

the non-gaming. Further, they’ve allocated a

significant percentage of profits to be paid to

the Winnebago tribe on a quarterly basis. (First

payment due 3/31/23.)

I support this type of corrective action

wholeheartedly. Although it does fall short of

my individual preference. Alas, I am only one

of nine, and I advocate for you.

You see, initially agreements and arrangements

were made that did not include you in a first

A couple months back the WTN Physical

Resources responded to my request to

host a tour of our “Nebraska” reservation

boundaries. Several individuals came

together to provide the opportunity and it

was one of the most impactful experience

I’ve had while seated around our council

table, ever! Our home has so much to offer

and it must be preserved and protected and

regained. We definitely opened our minds to

this more during the tour.

We hope to continue to our “Iowa” side of

our rez once the weather evens out, and I

hope many of you can also participate. Our

homeland is large and diverse. Each corner

we visited had its own character, its own

vibe. The trip took several hours.

Much thanks and appreciation to all who

made that tour day possible, as well as much

gratitude for each of the prayers offered

along the 6 stops we made. I’m so glad to

call this place our home.

As recent as the last council meeting, it’s

appalling how quickly and how weirdly

rumours begin and travel amongst our

membership. But I certainly understand tribal

politics. So let me offer this to you for the

next time someone comes to you with, well

I heard… .

2. The discussion around the council table is

meant to explore as many options and points

of view as possible. But again, see #1 above.

3. As far as I’m concerned, any tribal member

can come to the council table and present or

ask for anything they want. This discussion,

however, remains discussion until… See #1

above.

4. Wisdom of our leaders from the past speaks

to me still. I hear them. ‘We are only as well

off as our poorest tribal member.’, is one

quote I recall. I resolve to hear the voices

and the needs of our people as we progress,

and struggle, and strive for our best lives, and

happiness. But nothing I’ve said exists in our

reality until… See #1 above.

5. To seek election requires a very thick

political skin. To my supporters, believe

actions you see in black and white, facts that

are unambiguous, and experiences given over

the twisted words of someone who has their

own agenda. Critical thinking is a requirement

for me, and I won’t be swayed easily. Please

do the same. And as always, if you want to

know, ask. Simple. Just remember, nothing

is official, until … See #1 above.

Finally, whenever any idea comes forward,

discuss the idea, asking, “Does this move us

forward?”, and go from there. When we avoid

identity politics by keeping our minds open

to critical thought, we live more peaceful

lives, carry fuller hearts, and can indeed step

forward – together.

Remember, no one thing determines the

future of our people, of our tribe. Don’t buy

into hype, or excited distractions. Keep our

thoughts on how we move forward with what’s

real, in our hand, and is open to truth. There

are 5630 places in our circle. My hope is that

any actions taken serves that vast majority, not

faction, single individuals, nor their vanity.

I hear you. Keep speaking. Stay involved. Be

happy.

Respectfully,

Brian Keith Chamberlain / Wirukaniga

Vice-Chairman

Winnebago Tribal Council

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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

minutes continued from last issue...

LUNCH BREAK: 1:45 p.m.

RECONVENE: 2:30 p.m.

Victoria Kitcheyan

Lewis St. Cyr

Students

Lorelei DeCora

Michelle LaMere

Mary Merrick

Coly Brown

Mimike

Elaine Rice-DeCora

Louis LaRose

Esther Mercer

Christina Parker

Kenneth Mallory

Tyresha Wolfe

Isaac Smith

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

position request from YCIC. Aric

Armell seconded.

RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES:

1. Tribal member eviction

extended 90 days to catch up on

arrears.

[Rona Stealer in at 9:25 a.m.]

[Brian Chamberlain out]

Aric Armell motioned to approve

the cost of the 12-6-22 meal for the

HoChunk Renaissance Meeting.

Kenneth Mallory seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to ratify the

five-signature approving a Tribal

member eviction extension of 90

days to catch up on arrears. Isaac

Smith seconded.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn at

12:27 p.m. Isaac Smith seconded.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

the meeting at 12:27 p.m.

9. Adopt resolution 23-45 Ag Lease,

Allotment 353L & 421

Isaac Smith motioned to ratify the

five-signature request from Human

Isaac Smith motioned for the Ho-chunk

Services to approve $1,111.52

WINNEBAGO

TRIBE

NEBRASKA

Renaissance Director to develop a draft

MID-MONTH & REGULAR TRIBAL Emergency Assistance for Tribal

job description for Deputy Director.

member senior vehicle repair –

COUNCIL MEETING

Coly Brown seconded.

D.L. Aric Armell seconded.

January 5, 2023

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Brian Chamberlain

Isaac Smith motioned to authorize

Lorelei DeCora

Ho-Chunk to raise funds for the HoChunk Renaissance Language Baseball. Rona Stealer

Coly Brown

Kenneth Mallory seconded.

Kenneth Mallory

Isaac Smith

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Aric Armell

Motion carried.

Louis LaRose

Coly Brown motioned to ratify

the five-signature adopting

resolution 23-44; Tribal Enrollment

Applicants. Isaac Smith seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

2. Human Services – Approve

$1,111.52 Emergency Assistance

for tribal member senior vehicle

repair – D.L.

VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

8. Adopt resolution 23-44; Tribal

Enrollment Applicants

Aric Armell motioned to ratify the

five-signature adopting resolution

23-45; Ag Lease, Allotment 353L &

421. Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

10. Adopt resolution 23-46 Ag

Lease, Allotment 355L

3. Approve to bypass guidelines for

additional assistance amount (J.R.)

Rona Stealer motioned to ratify the

five-signature adopting resolution

23-46; Ag Lease, Allotment 355L.

Aric Armell seconded.

Isaac Smith motioned to ratify the

five-signature approving to bypass

guidelines for additional assistance VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

amount. (J.R.). Aric Armell

Motion carried.

seconded.

CLOSING PRAYER:

OTHER'S

PRESENT:

11. Adopt resolution 23-47 Ag

Isaac Smith offered a closing prayer.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Lynelle Blackhawk

Lease, Allotment 365

carried.

Motion

Esther

Mercer

ADJOURN:

Rona Stealer motioned to ratify the

Kenneth Mallory motioned to adjourn at Tyresha Wolfe

Approve

Departmental

Earth

Cecelia

five-signature adopting resolution

2:57 p.m. Isaac Smith seconded.

Staff Retreat/Workshop Guidelines 23-47; Ag Lease, Allotment 365.

John St. Cyr

Isaac Smith seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Aric Armell motioned to ratify

CALL TO ORDER:

Motion carried.

the five-signature approving FY

Chairwoman Kitcheyan called to

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

23 Departmental Staff Retreat/

Motion carried.

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA order at 9:58 a.m.

Workshop

Guidelines.

Isaac

Smith

SPECIAL MEETING - WILDLIFE &

seconded.

OPENING PRAYER:

12. Adopt resolution 23-48 Ag

PARKS

Kenneth

Mallory

offered

the

Lease, Allotment 525

December 7, 2022

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

opening prayer.

Motion carried.

Isaac Smith motioned to ratify the

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

APPROVE AGENDA:

five-signature adopting resolution

Victoria Kitcheyan

Approve

request

move

the

Aric

Armell

motioned

approve

the

23-48; Ag Lease, Allotment 525.

Lorelei DeCora

agenda with additions. Isaac Smith Enrollment items back under

Rona Stealer seconded.

Rona Stealer (in at 9:25 a.m.)

the

CEO

report

effective

January

seconded.

Brian Chamberlain

2023, further reconstructing Land

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Kenneth Mallory

and

Dept

and

Emergency

VOTE:

(8)

yes

(0)

abstain

Motion carried.

Isaac Smith

Management to one meeting title it

Motion carried.

Aric Armell

“Physical Resources Report”, Fire

13. Adopt resolution 23-49 Ag

Louis LaRose

Department and Law Enforcement Lease, Allotment 865

READING OF THE MINUTES:

reports to remain the same.

1. December 5, 2022 – Regular Tribal

Aric Armell motioned to ratify the

TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:

Isaac

Smith

motioned

ratify

Council

meeting

minutes

five-signature adopting resolution

Coly Brown

the five-signature approving the

23-49; Ag Lease, Allotment 865.

request

move

the

Enrollment

Kenneth

Mallory

motioned

Isaac Smith seconded.

OTHERS PRESENT:

items back under the CEO

approve the December 5, 2022,

Jewel Parker

report effective January 2023,

Regular

Tribal

Council

meeting

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Trey Blakhawk

further reconstructing Land

minutes. Isaac Smith seconded.

Motion carried.

James Price

and

Dept

and

Emergency

Ireta Frazier

Management to one meeting title it 14. Adopt resolution 23-50 Ag

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Autumn Nieman

“Physical Resources Report”, Fire

Motion

carried.

Lease, Allotment 875

Brandon Stout

Department and Law Enforcement

Christina Parker

reports to remain the same. Coly

December

2022

–

Special

Rona Stealer motioned to ratify the

Esther Mercer

Brown seconded.

Tribal Council meeting minutes –

five-signature adopting resolution

Lynelle Blackhawk

HoChunk

Renaissance

23-50; Ag Lease, Allotment 875.

Tyresha Wolfe

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Isaac Smith seconded.

Sean Bear

Motion

carried.

Kenneth

Mallory

motioned

Ben St. Cyr

approve the December 6, 2022,

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Kenny LaPointe

Approve

2023

ARPA

Special

Tribal

Council

meeting

Motion carried.

D.C. McCauley

Emergency Assistance Guidelines

minutes – HoChunk Renaissance.

Pete Snowball

Isaac Smith seconded.

15. Adopt resolution 23-51 Ag

Aric Armell motioned to ratify

Lease, Allotment 301L

CALL TO ORDER:

the

five-signature

approving

VOTE:

(8)

yes

(0)

abstain

Chairwoman Kitcheyan called the

2023 ARPA Emergency Assistance

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to ratify the

meeting to order at 9:23 a.m.

Guidelines. Coly Brown seconded. five-signature adopting resolution

3. December 7, 2022 – Special Tribal

23-51; Ag Lease, Allotment 301L.

OPENING PRAYER:

VOTE:

(8)

yes

(0)

abstain

Council

meeting

minutes

–

Wildlife

Rona Stealer seconded.

Louis LaRose offered the

Motion carried.

& Parks

opening prayer.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

7. Approve New Position request

Kenneth Mallory motioned to

Motion carried.

APPROVE AGENDA: Winnebago

(YCIC)

approve

the

December

2022,

Wildlife & Parks Conservation Plan

Special Tribal Council meeting

16. Adopt resolution 23-52 Ag

Coly

Brown

motioned

ratify

the

minutes.

Isaac

Smith

seconded.

Lease, Allotment 154L

Isaac Smith motioned to approve the

five-signature approving the new

agenda. Aric Armell seconded.

Rona Stealer motioned to ratify the

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five-signature adopting resolution

23-52; Ag Lease, Allotment 154L.

Aric Armell seconded.

for (1) Dispatcher (full-time) and (1)

Dispatcher (part-time)

Aric Armell motioned to come out of Kenneth Mallory motioned to accept

Executive Session at 12:15 p.m. Coly the September 2022 report. Rona

Brown seconded.

Stealer seconded.

Isaac Smith motioned to ratify the

five-signature approving a new

position request for (1) Dispatcher

(full-time) and (1) Dispatcher (part17. Adopt resolution 23-53 Ag Lease, time). Aric Armell seconded.

Allotment 144-L

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Aric Armell motioned to ratify the

Motion carried.

five-signature adopting resolution

23-53; Ag Lease, Allotment 144L.

25. Approve Cyber Insurance

Rona Stealer seconded.

Renewal for WTN, WCHS, LPTC &

WinnaVegas for 18 months.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Isaac Smith motioned to ratify the

five-signature approving Cyber

18. Adopt resolution 23-54 Ag Lease, Insurance Renewal for WTN, WCHS,

Allotment 29W

LPTC, & WinnaVegas for 18 months.

Rona Stealer seconded.

Rona Stealer motioned to ratify the

five-signature adopting resolution

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

23-53; Ag Lease, Allotment 29W.

Motion carried.

Isaac Smith seconded.

26. Approve Donation request for

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

NYE Sobriety Powwow 2022 ($5,000)

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to ratify the

19. Adopt resolution 23-55 Ag Lease, five-signature Donation request for

Allotment 317L

NYE Sobriety Powwow 2022 ($5,000).

Rona Stealer seconded.

Rona Stealer motioned to ratify the

five-signature adopting resolution

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

23-55; Ag Lease, Allotment 317L.

Motion carried.

Louis LaRose seconded.

27. Approve additional Emergency

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Assistance for (T.B.) in the amount of

Motion carried.

$655.00

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

21. Adopt resolution 23-57; Support

WCHS FY2023 Title VI Part A and

Part C Grant Application for the

Winnebago Senior Center

Isaac Smith motioned to ratify the

five-signature adopting resolution

23-57; Supporting WCHS FY2023

Title VI Part A and Part C Grant

Application for the Winnebago

Senior Center. Louis LaRose

seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned

the meeting at 12:17 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER:

Chairwoman Kitcheyan called to

order at 1:34 p.m.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Kenneth Mallory motioned to accept

the Warhorse Gaming Report. Louis

LaRose seconded.

VOTE: (3) yes, KM, LLR, LD (4)

no, IS, AA, CB, BC (0) abstain

Motion failed.

[Lorelei DeCora and Rona Stealer

back in]

WINNAVEGAS ACTION ITEMS:

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

ratify the five-signatures approving;

1) 40K Big Bingo promotions

on January 1, 2023, 2) revisions

to the Hotel Manning Doc. And

Organizational Chart, 3) Wirth

Entertainment, The Oakridge Boys

contract and ticket pricing estimate

expense is $45,000. Aric Armell

seconded.

OPENING PRAYER:

Brian Chamberlain offered the

opening prayer.

[Isaac Out]

APPROVE AGENDA:

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

approve the agenda. Isaac Smith

seconded.

29. Approve WV Hotel Manning Doc

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

WCHS FINANCIAL REPORT:

1. Billing & Collections – presented

by Terri Mentik.

2. Financial Report

[Kenneth Mallory out]

TRIBAL CFO REPORT:

Presented by Alan post

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

approve the Ho Chunk Renaissance

Budget modification of $104,968.52.

Isaac Smith seconded.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Aric Armell motioned to accept

Motion carried.

the Winnebago Comprehensive

Healthcare System Financial Report. [Aric Armell out at 4:00 p.m. for

Brian Chamberlain seconded.

other commitment]

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Isaac Smith motioned to ratify the

1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

five-signature approving Emergency

Application for Tribal Member

Rona motioned to go into Executive

vehicle repair (F.M.). Coly Brown

Session at 10:41 a.m. Aric Armell

seconded.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (1) abstain, LD VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Kenneth Mallory in]

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

approve IT fiber Optic Project

Manager & Org Chart. Kenneth

Mallory seconded.

GAMING COMMISSION REPORT:

Presented by Damon Payer.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

[Coly Brown out]

Respectfully submitted,

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO GAMING

DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

REPORT:

[Isaac in]

Number

[Lorelei DeCora, and Rona Stealer

out to sign intact]

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NERBASKA accept the Gaming Commission

TREASURER’S REPORT MEETING Report. Kenneth Mallory seconded.

January 5, 2023

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:

Motion carried.

Victoria Kitcheyan

Brian Chamberlain

WINNAVEGAS REPORT:

Lorelei DeCora

Presented by Michael Means and

Rona Stealer

Michael Michaud.

Coly Brown

Kenneth Mallory

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

Isaac Smith

authorize the Treasurer to work with

Aric Armell

WinnaVegas management to develop

Louis LaRose

a Policy on the ATM ticket to donate.

Aric Armell seconded.

OTHERS PRESENT:

Billie Kitcheyan

OBJECT: Kenneth Mallory

Sharon Frenchman

Damon Payer

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (1) abstain,

Cecelia Earth

Motion carried.

Angel Deroche

Lance Morgan

Brian Chamberlain motioned to

Terri Mentik

accept the WinnaVegas November

Michael Michaud

2022 Financial Report. Kenneth

Keva Harden-Free

Mallory seconded.

Kellie Snow

Alan Post

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Mike Means

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to ratify the

five-signature adopting resolution

23-59; Tribal Enrollment Applicant –

Emergency Enrollment (S.B.). Rona

Stealer seconded.

52,

WARHORSE REPORT: Presented by

Angel Deroche, and Molly Broken,

CEO.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

28. Adopt resolution 23-59 Tribal

Enrollment Applicant – Emergency

Enrollment (S.B.)

Volume

Aric Armell motioned to direct the

CEO to conduct an Administrative

Review of the Winnebago Tribe’s

Roads Department. Isaac Smith

seconded.

ADJOURN:

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn at

12:17 p.m. Coly Brown seconded.

Aric Armell motioned to ratify

the five-signature approving the

22. Approve Emergency Enrollment WinnaVegas Hotel Manning Doc.

and Adopt resolution 23-58;

Lorelei DeCora seconded.

Emergency Enrollment (A.R.C.)

Death Benefits

VOTE: (6) yes, KM, LD, CB, AA, LLR,

BC (0) no(1) abstain, RS

Aric Armell motioned to ratify the

Motion carried.

five-signature approving Emergency

Enrollment and adopting resolution OLD BUSINESS:

23-58; Emergency Enrollment

1. Fastwyre Broadband – Not present

(A.R.C.) Death Benefits. Isaac Smith 2. Flandreau Indian School Board

seconded.

Rona Stealer motioned to table. Aric

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Armell seconded.

Motion carried.

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

23. Approve Emergency Application Motion carried.

for Tribal Member vehicle repair

(F.M.)

TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:

24.Approve new position request

VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

20. Adopt resolution 23-56 Homesite Isaac Smith motioned to ratify the

Lease – Pernell & Jordann Blackfish five-signature approving additional

Emergency Assistance for T.B. in

Isaac Smith motioned to ratify the

the amount of $655.00. Aric Armell

five-signature adopting resolution

seconded.

23-56; Homesite Lease – Pernell &

Jordann Blackfish. Louis LaRose

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

seconded.

Motion carried.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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With Charles Hindsley

Hosted by YCIC/SAMHSA TOR Grant

March 7- 9, 14-16, and 21-23

From 5:30-7:30 in the YCIC Basement

Open to the first 10 families to register.

Space and Supplies are Limited.

Contact Emily Handke at

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COMMUNITY

PUBLIC NOTICE

CONGRATULATIONS TO

WINNEBAGO TRIBAL FARM

TO PERFORM VEGETATION MAINTENANCE ON

WINNEBAGO ALLOTMENT 148L- CHARLES PORTER

BETWEEN FEBRUARY 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 2023

Northern Natural Gas (Northern) has

implemented a vegetation management

program to keep the operation of the

existing right of way to ensure the

continued reliability of the line. The

program controls vegetation along the

right of way in an environmentally sound

that includes the combination of tree

and brush clearing.

A contractor hired by Northern will be

entering the right of way to remove any

large growing trees or brush. Northern

will maintain an area within 25 feet of

the center line of each pipeline. Any

trees that are removed will be logged

and piled off the right of way for use as

habitat cover. If this method of disposal

is not agreeable, please contact us at the

number listed below.

Reference the Allotment number

Thurston County

Winnebago Reservation 148L

Northern is committed to ensuring

a reliable natural gas transmission

pipeline and maintaining the right of

way in an environmentally focused

manner. Work is scheduled to begin

between in February 2023 and will

continue through December 2023,

depending on the contractor’s schedule

For questions or concerns, please

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Congratulations to Winnebago Tribal Farm, the latest

Ho-Chunk Way recipient!

Ho-Chunk, Inc. employees have helped raise a record

$73,000 and counting through the Ho-Chunk Way

Employee Donations Program.

A recent check presentation with Ho-Chunk, Inc.

employees, Tribal Farm staff, and Winnebago Public

School students took place at the LPTC Ag Extension

classroom at the Village Market in Winnebago.

Children were invited to the event to decorate their

own pot to plant Kentucky Coffeetree seeds, which will

be grown on the Tribal Farm. Kentucky Coffeetree seeds

were historically used in traditional HoChunk games

of chance.

The Ho-Chunk Way Employee Donations Program

builds on the mission of Ho-Chunk, Inc. to improve

lives in the Winnebago community.

Since the program began in 2017, over $400,000 has

been raised for Winnebago organizations, including

employee donations, donations from the public and

matching funds from Ho-Chunk, Inc.

Previous Ho-Chunk Way recipients include the

Whirling Thunder Wellness, Winnebago Youth Shelter,

HoChunk Renaissance, the Winnebago Boys & Girls

Club and the Winnebago Senior Center.

Community entities and programs are invited to

apply each year, and the annual recipient is chosen by

an employee committee.

S a t u r d a y,

March

2023

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