# Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 49, Number 7 • Saturday, April 4, 2020

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Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 49, Number 7 • Saturday, April 4, 2020

Despite the Coronavirus, major construction projects continue
for the Winnebago Tribe

Winnebago Public School Kitchen staff
working hard to get out lunches and
breakfast for our students during the
COVID-19 pandemic.

Remember to protect yourself during this
time from the COVID-19 spread.

Here a few members of the HoChunk
Renaissance staff demonstrated theHoChunk Pinaga card game for a history
video recording.

The old Senior Citizen Complex was bulldozed on Monday March 23, 2020

Winnebago, NE - The Nebraska
Department of Transportation (NDOT)
has begun construction on US-75/US77 highway in Winnebago on April 1.
There are many questions and concerns
about the new construction project occurring in the community. A concern
is how to keep the Nebraska Department of Transportation workers and
the community safe from COVID-19.
Scott Brummond the Environmental
Coordinator for the Nebraska Department of Transportation mentioned
NDOT employees are currently practicing social distancing and will take into
consideration any new CDC guidelines.
The North roundabout was a request
from the Village of Winnebago and the
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. According to the NDOT: Roundabouts are successful at managing traffic by reducing
traffic conflicts, increasing interception

capacity, controlling vehicle speeds,
and reducing car accidents. Statically,
roundabouts reduce car crashes up to
40%, reduce injury accidents up to 75%,
and reduce fatal accidents by 90%.
Jason Lawrence the BIA Chief of
Police from Winnebago Police Department stated, to be mindful of the NDOT
workers. They are here to do their job
and have the same concerns as the community about COVID-19. He encourages everyone to continue to practice
social distancing. US-75/US-77 is a
heavily traveled highway so it is important to keep everyone safe. Brummond
encourages drivers to stay clear of the
construction zone when possible and to
keep your eyes on the road while driving
through the area. It is enticing to peek
at what is going on but it is more important to watch the road ahead. Obey
construction speed limits and be ready

to stop at unusual locations by flaggers.
Some of the construction areas have
deep excavations and will be protected
by appropriate devices but it is always a
good idea to steer clear. Address safety
concerns with younger family members
that may not be aware of the hazards
of road construction. Lawrence also
encourages drivers to watch for markers, stay vigilant, and be extra careful
for children. He also mentioned, while
driving through the village to be aware
of our residents and if there are any
concerns to report it to the Winnebago
Police Department.
If you want to know more about
roundabouts there is a video link to
“Roundabouts – Saving Lives, Saving
Time, Saving $” on the NDOT website.
The anticipated completion time for this
project is late Summer of 2021.
Winonah Leader Charge, WIN Editor

Center For Disease Control and Prevention Makes Important Visit
to Winnebago

Educare Wave Parade Tuesday March
24, 2020. Winnebago PD and Winnebago
Fire Department lead the teachers and
staff for the parade.

The burnt remains of George Lopez's
residence after unknown cause of house
fire. The house was originally owned by
the Leedom family.

Winnebago, NE – On Monday, March
16th, 2020 representatives from the
Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare
System (WCHS) and the Winnebago
Tribe of Nebraska met with officials
from the federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Representing
the CDC was Dr. Jose Montero, Director
of Center for State, Tribal, Local and
Territorial Support along with Captain
Carmen Clelland, Director of the Office
of Tribal Affairs and Strategic Alliances.
Presentations were given on multiple health programs and initiatives
throughout the community. Danelle
Smith, CEO of WCHS, began the day
with introductions and an overview of
the Tribe’s self-governance health system and integration of the hospital and
health department. At the time, COVID-19 was on the brink of community
exposure in the United States so naturally discussions about coronavirus
were prominent. Mona Zuffante, Winnebago Public Health Administrator,
shared recent COVID-19 preparedness
efforts made by the Winnebago Public

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Health Department. Laura Gamble,
Twelve Clans Unity Hospital Chief Operations Officer, also gave a presentation on the hospital’s preparedness.
Other points of discussion included the
hospital’s use of telemedicine and the
hospital’s new medically assisted treatment program.
Another area of focus was the high
rate of suicide ideation and behavioral
health crisis both locally and in Indian
Country. Mona Zuffante also gave presentations on recent successes and
programs available to the community,
which included Dental, Diabetes, Health
and Wellness, and Health Promotions
and Outreach. She also gave the CDC
officials updates on the health department’s path to public health accreditation.
Later in the day, WCHS executive
staff discussed possible needs for future
funding. Throughout all the discussions
and presentations, Dr. Montero and
Captain Clelland were intrigued and
impressed by the organization’s efforts
in improving community health and

well-being.
As part of the day-long site visit, the
CDC officials were also given a tour of
the various facilities on the Winnebago
Reservation. This included the hospital,
health department, Land of Wellness,
Whirling Thunder Wellness Center,
and the Ho-Chunk Village. The tour
concluded with a cultural presentation
featuring a Ho-Chunk applique and
hoop dance exhibition in the Village
Market.
This visit was monumental to
Winnebago for many reasons. Not
only did it put the Tribe and its
programs on a national stage with
the CDC, it showcased the work
and potential of the Winnebago
Comprehensive Healthcare System.
The CDC is the leading national public health institute of
the United States. It is a United
States federal agency, under the
Department of Health and Human
Services, and is headquartered in
Atlanta, Georgia.

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BAGO NEWS

Comics
by Joseph "Joe Fish"Levering

Next WIN News Deadline:

April 13th

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, April 4, 2020 — Page 3

WINNEBAGO BUFFALO HARVEST
Winnebago Buffalo Herd is vital to the survival of our people
In a time of a global pandemic it was suggested by the Winnebago Tribal Council
to prepare in all aspects to maintain our way of life. It was decided to harvest a
buffalo and store the meat as a precaution towards the COVID-19 virus. In the
Winnebago community there is a food sovereignty task force that have developed
ways to feed our tribal members in a time of need. This is one of the avenues
towards that mission. The Winnebago Buffalo Herd is vital to the survival of our
people. Buffalo meat is a healthier option and we encourage everyone during this
pandemic to keep their immune systems up.
The buffalo that gave its life today was prayed for and thanked by members of
the Winnebago Tribal Council. The council offered tobacco and words of prayer
before it was harvested. Winnebago Tribal Council Member and US Army &
Marine Corp Veteran, Aric Armell was asked to take down the buffalo for our
people. Winnebago Tribal Secretary, Thelma Whitewater organized helpers and
places to butcher & package the buffalo meat. Winnebago Vice-Chairman, John
Snowball led efforts to process the harvested buffalo. The Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska would like to thank those who came forward to help. Winnebago Wildlife
and Parks Department, Volunteers John St.Cyr, Andre Snowball, Betty St.Cyr,
Kristine Earth & daughters, Monica Whitewater and family.
If you or your family are running dangerously low on food please inform the Wildlife and Parks Department or Winnebago T ribal Counc i l . Yo u c a n a l s o m e s s a g e t h e Wi n n e b a g o T r i b e F a c e b o o k P a g e .
Together we are strong and together we will get through this pandemic.

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on April 18, 2020.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Work to Begin on US-75/US-77 in Winnebago
March 30, 2020 (Norfolk, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin the
week of April 1 on US-75/77 in Winnebago, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. The project begins 500-feet south of Beck Street
and ends 600-feet north of BIA Road 52/Mission Road.
Work will include concrete pavement, retaining walls, the reconstruction
of the storm sewer, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection
of US-75/77 and BIA Road 52/Mission Road. Traffic will be maintained with
lane closures. The anticipated completion is late summer 2021. For further
information, please visit NDOT website at https://dot.nebraska.gov/projects/
future-projects/inwinnebago.
Motorists are reminded to use caution when driving through construction
work zones.

New Employee Spotlight...
My name is Winonah Leader Charge. I feel fortunate to be working for the
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska as the new Winnebago Indian News Editor. I am
excited and look forward to working with the Winnebago tribal members and the
community. My mission and goal is to follow the Winnebago Indian News mission
statement: to inform and to educate the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska of issues
that affect them, and to be a vehicle in which stresses positive and beneficial
concerns and points of view. I am an enrolled member of the Sisseton Wahpeton
Oyate on the Lake Traverse Reservation of South Dakota. I have a Bachelor of
Science degree in Psychology with a Minor in Interdisciplinary Sciences and a
Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of South Dakota.
Go Yotes! I have also worked in the public service field for many years mainly
in higher education. Additionally, I am happily married and I have four sons. I
enjoy learning on all different levels and meeting new people. I look forward to
my time here and immersing myself into Ho Chunk rich culture and community.
With that said, please contact me at winonah.leadercharge@winnebagotribe.com
with any story ideas.

25 Simple (And Free!) Things to do at Home
with Kids
1. Take a walk around the neighborhood.
2. Read a book together
3. Build a fort.
4. Play a card game.
5. Color each other a picture.
6. Build a card house.
7. Bake your favorite treat.
8. Play Keep-It-Up.
9. Throw the frisbee or football around.
10. Ride your bikes.
11. Play Hide & Seek
12. Build a block or magna-tile structure.
13. Paint a picture.
14. Choreograph a dance.
15. Listen to podcasts together.
16. Look through old photo albums.
17. Facetime a relative.
18. Blow bubbles.
19. Do some yoga moves or easy exercises.
20. Play instruments.
21. Set up a pretend store.
22. Play with playdough.
23. Blast some music and do chores.
24. Have a tea party.
25. Watch a movie together.

JESUS OUR SAVIOR
LUTHERAN OUTREACH
"Essential versus essentials"
Are you one of those who is
considered 'essential?' You know
what I mean - is your job/occupation essential in this time of
a pandemic? Is it necessary for
the welfare of others for you to
be at work?
We immediately think about
the health care workers - the doctors, nurses, pharmacists, EMTs,
lab technicians, and all those
who serve at our hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living, etc.
Another area that is vital is the
government on the federal, state
and local levels. There are also
the police, fireman and emergency workers who serve and protect
our communities. We also need
those who update us through the
various news medias, as well as
keeping us area of what we might
expect when it comes to weather
forecasts.
During this COVID19 crisis
we have had our eyes opened to
so many others who are vital to
our welfare. These include, but
are not limited to: grocery store
employees, truck drivers, postal
workers, gas station attendants,
etc.
Three industries that have
had to take a back seat are: the
travel - including hotels and convention centers, casinos cruise
ships, etc., the sporting and the
entertainment. Strictly speaking
these are not 'essential' unless
you make your living through
them. The good news for some is
that your 'team' did not lose today, the bad news is that they did
not get the chance to play today.
The good news is that there are
countless TV shows and movies
that you can still view at home.
When it comes to how God sees
you - you are essential. Each and
every person is 'essential' and
has been blessed with life for an
important reason. You are all
precious to your Creator and He
would treasure a close relationship with you. And more impor-

tantly He is Essential to you.
Which brings me to a couple of
questions. I wonder what is your
relationship with the One who
should truly be Essential? I ponder how many are bummed about
not being able to accept God's
invitation to gather in one of His
Houses of worship each week?
How essential is your Creator and
His Son in your life?
On the one hand, we are following the guidelines and not coming together in mass numbers on
Sunday mornings. On the other
hand, God's Word is still going
out. As a matter of fact God's
Word is being delivered in ways
that the Evil One did not foresee.
If you have access to the internet
you can watch whole worship
services. I have been sharing my
sermons on Facebook live. There
are also opportunities to watch
a complete worship service on
Sunday mornings - Main Street
Living on channel 9 at 10:30.
Or on Sunday mornings you
can tune your radio to the Good
Shepherd Hour on KSCJ, AM1360
at 8. Or you can listen to the Lutheran Hour at 8:30 on the same
station; or at 11:30 on either
KTIC AM840 or KWPN FM107.9.
When it comes right down to
what is essential there is really
only One who is Essential and
He desires you to treasure Him.
Jesus said, “Do not store up for
yourselves treasures on earth,
where moth and rust destroy, and
where thieves break in and steal.
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and
rust do not destroy, and where
thieves do not break in and steal.
For where your treasure is, there
your heart will be also" (Matthew
6:19-21 NIV84).
When one's faith is in God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, then
one can rest assured that God
will see us through. Your life is
essential for the welfare of others
and the Son of God, Jesus Christ
is Essential for your spiritual
well-being, now and forever more!

"National Health Sales Tax"
All people have health insurance. Health Sales tax is 1 cent on all
sales, buying and selling, import and export. Everyone pays this
tax from the poorest to the richest in America. Every American have
insurance since they all pay for it. Every time they buy & sell the
tax is 1 cent for every dollar sales tax.
Thanks,
Patrick Greyhair

Hōcąk Corner
Hacįja rahi?
(hah-cheen-jah rdah-hee)

Where did you go?

Jāgu rōragų?
(jah-ghoo rdoh-rdah-ghoo)

What do you want?

Jāgu rāc?
(jah-ghoo rdahch)

What did you eat?

Kīkuruža re.
Next WIN News Deadline:

April 13th

Pastor Ricky Jacob

(kee-koo- rdoo-zhah rday)

Wash yourself.

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, April 4, 2020 — Page 5

COMMUNITY NEWS
Over $1.5 billion Secured for Indian Health
Service and Tribal Nations to Address
COVID-19
Tribes ask for fair, streamlined disbursement process with federal agencies.
WASHINGTON, DC—March 30, 2020—With COVID-19 reaching more and more
Tribal communities every day, funding and resources for the Indian health system
are needed now more than ever. The National Indian Health Board (NIHB), which
serves all 574 federally recognized Tribes, along with partner organizations has
continuously advocated for the inclusion of Tribes and Tribal organizations in
recent pandemic response funding packages. This advocacy is reflected in Tribal
health provisions contained in last week’s historic $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid,
Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Now, NIHB shifts its focus to working with federal agencies to streamline the disbursement of this critical funding.
“Most Tribal health facilities are already operating on a slim budget, so this
funding is vital to Tribes’ ability to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak safely
and effectively while also caring for their communities, families and elders,” said
NIHB Chairperson Victoria Kitcheyan. “NIHB is committed to working with the
Administration to ensure that all funding gets to Tribes and Tribal organizations
in a way that is fair, streamlined and expedited. Tribes need this money now.”
Tribes have expressed that they want all COVID-19 relief funding to come
through the Indian Health Service (IHS) because IHS has the statutory authority
to disseminate funds to Tribes through self-governance and self-determination
contracts and compacts, which is the method of delivery that Tribes prefer.
NIHB is actively working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) and IHS to bring the agencies together with Tribal leadership and consult
with Tribes about the best way to distribute the funds. Specifically, NIHB is
actively working with Tribes, IHS and CDC leaders to conduct telephonic tribal
consultation sessions.
“All Tribes across the country are feeling the effects of Coronavirus. All Tribes
are suffering. All Tribes need funding. All Tribes need assistance to combat this
virus and save their people’s lives,” said Chairperson Kitcheyan. “We are thankful to our allies in Congress, like Congressman Tom Cole, Congresswoman Deb
Haaland, Senator Mark Udall, Senator Steve Daines and so many others for
continuing to fight for our people’s health and wellbeing. We are thankful for
the Statesmen and Stateswomen who are actively working with Tribes to fulfill
the trust and treaty responsibilities of the federal government through adequate
funding, resources and support for public health in Indian Country.”
Legislative victories related to Tribal public health in the CARES Act
include:
Healthcare
$1.032 billion for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Services Account
Includes up to $65 million for electronic health record stabilization and support
Allows up to $125 million to be transferred to IHS Facilities
At least $450 million shall be distributed immediately to Direct Service Tribes
and Self-Governance Tribes
Public Health
Minimum $125 million in set-aside funding for Tribes and Tribal organizations
under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Funding is for surveillance, epidemiology, laboratory capacity, infection control,
mitigation, communications, and other preparedness and response activities
Minimum $15 million in set-aside funding for Tribes and Tribal organizations
under Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Funding is for mental and behavioral health services in response to COVID-19
Minimum $15 million in set-aside funding for Tribes and Tribal organizations
under Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Funding is for health surveillance and other needs under the HRSA Rural
Health program
Housing
$300 million under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA)
$200 million is for Native American Housing Block Grants
$100 million is for Indian Community Development Block Grant
Nutrition
$100 million for the Food Distribution Program for Indians Reservations
$50 million is for facility improvements and equipment upgrades
$50 million is for additional food purchases
Funding in the CARES Act is in addition to the $80 million reserved for Tribes
and Tribal organizations under the first COVID package and administered through
the CDC, and the $134 million for IHS under the second package. CDC released a
funding plan to award $30 million to eight regionally designated tribal organizations and one Tribal health corporation, then the organizations will sub-award to
the member Tribes within their respective regions. CDC will award $40 million in
new non-competitive grants for eligible Tribes that currently have a Title 1 and
Title V contract or compact.
A fourth supplemental funding package is expected to be considered by Congress in the coming weeks. NIHB will continue to advocate for Tribal funding
and legislative priorities.
National Indian Health Board Mission Statement
Established by the Tribes to advocate as the united voice of federally recognized
American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes, NIHB seeks to reinforce Tribal sovereignty, strengthen Tribal health systems, secure resources, and build capacity
to achieve the highest level of health and well-being for our People.
Visit WWW.NIHB.ORG
for all of the latest updates and resources on Coronavirus (COVID-19) response.
For all media inquiries, please contact April Hale at ahalepr@gmail.com

Steps to protect children from getting sick
• Clean hands often using soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• Avoid people who are sick (coughing and sneezing)
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily in household common areas
(e.g. tables, hard-backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, remotes, handles,
desks, toilets, sinks)
• Launder items including washable plush toys as appropriate in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible, launder items using the
warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely. Dirty
laundry from an ill person can be washed with other people’s items.
Children may present with mild symptoms
The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar in children and adults. However,
children with confirmed COVID-19 have generally presented with mild symptoms. Reported symptoms in children include cold-like symptoms, such as fever,
runny nose, and cough. Vomiting and diarrhea have also been reported. It’s not
known yet whether some children may be at higher risk for severe illness, for
example, children with underlying medical conditions and special healthcare
needs. There is more to learn about how the disease impacts children.
Children don’t need to wear facemasks
No. If your child is healthy, there is no need for them to wear a facemask.
Only people who have symptoms of illness or who are providing care to those
who are ill should wear masks.
Children and their friends
Practice Social Distancing: The key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 is
to limit contact as much as possible. While school is out, children should not
have in-person playdates with children from other households. If children are
playing outside their own homes, it is essential that they remain 6 feet from
anyone who is not in their own household.To help children maintain social
connections while social distancing, help your children have supervised phone
calls or video chats with their friends.
Clean Hands Often: Make sure children practice everyday preventive behaviors, such as washing their hands often with soap and water for at least 20
seconds. This is especially important if you have been in a public place.
Revise Spring Break & Travel Plans: Revise spring break and travel plans if
they included non-essential travel.
Remember, if children meet outside of school in groups, it can put everyone
at risk.

Senator Joni Albrecht WEEKLY UPDATE
March 30, 2020
Our physical office at the Capitol
may be closed but my staff and I have
been hard at work in the District and
remote from our homes.
My week has included assessing
current status, answering questions, and finding answers for many
individuals and agencies all over
District 17.
I am proud to report that throughout the District, I have found communities to be compliant with safety
guidelines and coming together to
creatively socialize even while observing social distancing.
Some example of creativity can be
found in the emergence of the “Corona Cruise”, in Wayne and Dakota
counties, where residents exercising
social-distancing while driving their
neighborhoods and waving at neighbors. Additionally, in Pender, the
residents go out onto their driveways
and recite the Pledge of Allegiance
together at 9:00 A.M. What a great
way to start the day!
My Administrative Assistant and I
visited all three counties in the District to listen to concerns and needs,
to discuss the President and the Governor’s directives, and to discuss local efforts including school closings,
social distancing, meeting size limitations, feeding programs for school age
children, and more concerning the
Coronavirus and COVID 19.
For discussions in the District we
combined small in-person groups
with more modern technology of
Zoom, etc., that allow us to meet in
groups fewer than ten and to maintain social distancing guidelines. On
Thursday and Friday, we met with
the following:
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Macy, Nebraska: Thurston County
and Omaha Tribal Emergency Managers, Tribal leaders, law enforcement, first responders, Northeast
Nebraska Public Health Department
administrators, school officials, and
community leaders.
Dakota County Health Department & Emergency Management:
DCHD Director, DCEM Director, SSC
Chief of Police. Discussion included
special challenges during this time
for communities operating with
shared state borders.
Friday, March 27, 2020
Wayne County, Wayne Area Economic Development Office. Met with
WAED Executive Director Luke Virgil
and produced the weekly Chamber
Facebook broadcast. We discussed
the challenges faced by local businesses and creative solutions being
implemented by many. I also updated viewers about the latest from the
Governor’s office and the importance
of following the guidelines provided
by the State Health Department.
Wayne County Emergency Management: visited with the County
Emergency Manager and Wayne
County Commissioners. In addition to the topics noted above, we
discussed challenges for children of

essential personnel like health department, nurses, fire, rescue, and
law enforcement.
Northeast Nebraska Public Health
Department (NNPHD): We discussed
the commendable actions of members
of District 17 in following the guidelines of social distancing, maintaining
healthy hygiene practices and working to keep everyone safe during this
time. Weekly calls are taking place
with schools.
At this point, I want to give a
huge shout out to our District 17
newspapers, radio, and television
stations. They have done a wonderful job of keeping residents fully
informed and up to date during this
crisis. As a reminder, there is more
information available in the District
by going to the website of Northeast
Nebraska Public Health Department
(NNPHD), watching the weekly Wayne
Area Economic Development (WAED)
programming with Luke Virgil, at the
Nebraska Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS) website.
Additionally, the Governor is holding daily briefings that are broadcast
on weekdays at 2 PM on 98.9 FM in
Wayne and at NET TV.
LEGISLATIVE SESSION:
The Legislature met on Monday
and Wednesday March 23 and 25
to pass an emergency $83.6 million
appropriations bill to help families,
health care providers, and businesses
get through this health crisis.
The Legislature will reconvene
upon the call and direction of the
Speaker.
Speaker Scheer announced on
Wednesday that, because of the delays and uncertainties of dates that
it will reconvene, his plan is that,
when the Legislature does reconvene,
we will meet for six days straight for
two weeks, and finish off the 17 days
remaining for the session the following week.
My office is preparing to hear a
large number of bills in a fairly short
time. One of the primary debates I
expect we will have upon return is
property tax relief. Earlier in the session, LB974 was introduced and had
first round debate. Since that debate,
Senator Linehan and members of the
Revenue Committee have been working with schools, governing bodies,
and other Senators to make changes
that are acceptable to them while still
moving forward with the primary goal
of property tax relief for landowners
across the state. The result of that
work has taken the form of LB1106,
which incorporates LB974 and the
changes. My office is researching
and analyzing the changes so that
I can present updated information
and comparisons in my newsletter
next week.
As always, I invite you to let me
know your thoughts, ideas, concerns,
or suggestions by contacting me at
jalbrecht@leg.ne.gov or by calling my
office at 402.471.2716.

Garden Bits
By Kathleen Cue, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator in Dodge County

If you’re at home and practicing social distancing, the one bit of good news
in all of this is that we can be outside to tinker with plants. Spring is an
exciting time, full of promise and possibilities. If you’re not a gardener, no
worries, learning how to garden is a trial and error process. The definition of
a gardener, after all, is “one who kills many plants.” Heaven knows I’ve killed
my share and I’ve learned far more from my failures than my successes. Even
now, umpteen years of gardening and two horticulture degrees later, I still
relish the challenge of growing a vegetable I haven’t grown before, planting
a tree I’ve only seen in catalogs, and searching for that elusive new cultivar
I’ve heard about.
Now is a great time to plant the seeds of cool season crops like radishes,
lettuce, and snap peas into the garden. Broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage
transplants can be set out too. Tomato and eggplant seeds can be started
indoors for moving plants outside after danger of frost is past. If fresh herbs
are your thing, start basil, dill, parsley and cilantro inside, planting them
outside after frost. Whatever kind of edible gardening you like, new as well as
veteran gardeners can add something different each year. What new favorites
are just waiting for you to try them?
‘Montmorency’ and ‘North Star’ are two sour cherry cultivars that have
been around for a long time. Now, new releases of shrub-form cherries offer
cold tolerance, shorter stature, AND high sugar content. From the University
of Saskatchewan comes the Romance Series of cherries, with cultivar names
like ‘Romeo’, ‘Juliet’, ‘Cupid’, ‘Crimson Passion’ and ‘Valentine’. These tough
cherry shrubs are new enough to the green industry that finding them can
be problematic. This doesn’t mean they are impossible to find but ordering
early is important.
Extension Master Gardeners are gearing up for Growing Together Nebraska, a joint service program between Nebraska Extension’s Nutrition
Education Program and Master Gardeners to grow vegetables for the food
insecure. Even if you don’t have a Growing Together Nebraska program in
your county, be sure to donate excess produce from your garden to local
food pantries.

Page 6 — Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, April 4, 2020

BAGO NEWS
Indianz...
We need the money right now': Tribes await
billions of dollars in coronavirus relief
Wednesday, April 1,
By Acee Agoyo

Higher Education Department
DEADLINES FOR
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS
1. All undergraduate applicants shall comply with the following deadlines:
a.
Applications, and Certificates of Indian Blood are to be received by
WSFAP as follows:
Fall Semester/Quarter/Trimester
April 15
Summer Sessions
April 15
Winter/Spring Semester/Quarter/Trimester
October 15
b.
Transcripts, Letter of Admission, Class Schedule, Education Plan and
Financial Need Analysis are due to be received by WSFAP as follows:
Summer Sessions
April 15
Fall Semester/Quarter/Trimester
July 15
Winter/Spring Semester/Quarter/Trimester
November 15
2. All continuing applicants and/or recipients shall comply with the above
deadlines except for transcript submission. All continuing applicants shall
submit their grade reports and transcripts to the WSFAP no later than fifteen
(15) working days after the completion of the academic term.
3.
All graduate applicants shall submit required documents in accordance with the above deadlines except for transcript submission. All graduate
applicants shall submit their grade reports and transcripts to the WSFAP no
later than fifteen (15) working days after the completion of the academic term.

With the number of COVID-19
cases in Indian Country continuing
to rise, the Trump administration is
embarking on the most consequential tribal consultation in recent
history.
Starting on Thursday, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Treasury will be asking
tribes about the $8 billion coronavirus relief fund that was just approved by Congress. The goal is to
get the much-needed funds out to
Indian Country as soon as possible
to help address the devastating cultural, social and economic impacts
of the global health pandemic.
"We need the money right now,"
Aaron Payment, the chairperson of
the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, said on an Indianz.
Com broadcast on Wednesday
evening.
"We are 100 percent relying on
these dollars," Payment added,
noting that it will take at least $20
million to keep his tribe's operation -- which serves thousands of
citizens and employees hundreds
of people throughout Michigan -afloat during the crisis.
"Don't forget," said Payment,
who also serves as vice president of
the National Congress of American
Indians. "We pre-paid for everything. We are the only population
in the country that has a federal
right to health care, education and
social welfare."
Federal officials are in agreement about getting the funds out
as quickly as possible. The first
consultation on Thursday will be
followed by another one next week,
with comments from tribes due by
April 13.
"A compressed timeline is necessary, so that we may distribute the
funds as soon as possible to address your needs in these unprecedented and uncertain times," Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs
Tara Sweeney wrote in a Dear Tribal
Leader Letter on Tuesday.
Tribes and key members of Congress pushed strongly for the $8
billion fund, though it's much lower
than the $20 billion initially sought.
Lawmakers from both parties said
they had to fight tooth and nail
for the money, which is included
in H.R.748, also known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic
Security Act, or the CARES Act.
The bill passed the U.S. Senate on
March 25, before clearing the U.S.
House of Representatives two days
later.
"I won't bore you with all the
knife-fighting that had to happen
here," Sen. Martha McSally (RArizona), a member of the Senate
Committee on Indian Affairs, said
on a town hall hosted by several
Indian organizations last Thursday,
"but I was literally presiding on the
floor of the Senate the night that the
deal was announced and this fund
was still in jeopardy."
McSally, whose Republican party
controls the chamber, said she
"went to the mat" with high-level

officials from the White House and
from the office of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), the Republican
Senate Majority Leader, to keep
the $8 billion alive after attempts
to reduce it -- and even remove it
-- were made.
"I told them, 'We've gotta get this
money for the tribes!'" McSally said
on the town hall. "It has to happen!"
But the funds in the hands of
the executive branch, lawmakers
want to make sure the federal government lives up to its trust and
treaty responsibilities. Led by Sen.
Tom Udall (D-New Mexico), the vice
chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, a bipartisan
group of lawmakers wrote to President Donald Trump on Wednesday,
seeking adequate consultation as
the money rolls out to tribes and
their citizens.
"The U.S. government has specific
trust and treaty responsibilities to
American Indians and Alaska Natives, responsibilities that all federal agencies share equally," the 31
members of the House and the Senate wrote in the letter. "Implementation of the CARES Act will require
many federal agencies within DOI,
the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of
Treasury, the Small Business Administration, and others to work
directly with Indian Country on
implementation of complicated new
authorities and deployment of critical funding."
The $8 billion tribal government
relief fund isn't the only resource
available as a result of the CARES
Act. The law, which President Trump
signed on Friday, infuses about $2
billion into the federal agencies that
serve American Indians and Alaska
Natives.
A significant amount -- more than
$1.5 billion, according to the National Indian Health Board -- will
go to critical health programs in
Indian Country. The funding includes $1.032 billion for the Indian
Health Service, at least $125 million for tribes through the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention,
a minimum of $15 million from
the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration and
at least $15 million from the Health
Resources and Services Administration.
“Most tribal health facilities are
already operating on a slim budget,
so this funding is vital to tribes’
ability to respond to the COVID-19
outbreak safely and effectively while
also caring for their communities,
families and elders,” said NIHB
Chairperson Victoria Kitcheyan.
“NIHB is committed to working
with the administration to ensure
that all funding gets to tribes and
tribal organizations in a way that
is fair, streamlined and expedited,"
said Kitcheyan, who serves on the
council of the Winnebago Tribe.
"Tribes need this money now.”
The consultations this Thursday
and next Thursday will take place
over the phone. Call-in numbers
are available on the Indianz.Com
COVID-19 page.

LEGAL NOTICE
To: Tasia Childress

Next WIN News Deadline:

April 13th

You are hereby notified that a COMPLAINT TO MODIFY has been filed against
you in the Winnebago Tribal Court, TCS13-007, entitled TASIA CHILDRESS vs
WAKAJA HARDEN. You must file a responsive pleading in this matter by April
08, 2020 or be subject to a default judgment being entered against you.

Winnebago Indian News, Saturday, April 4, 2020 — Page 7

WINNEBAGO THROWBACK PICS

Construction of the new treaty hospital, back in 2002
1992 View of the Old Heritage IGA, in the making

2005 view of Ho-Chunk Village, in the making

Early 90's view of the old iconic Merry Mart getting demolished

Taking a look back into 1997

A look down Main Street Winnebago, before the first roundabout
The Heritage Mall in 2000

A view from the late 90's

The old car wash in June 1997

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awinnebago%3A9414863967c37bb2. Public record. Not legal advice.