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Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Editor’s Review:
Brats Series

page: 6

Volume 53, Number 13

Our masthead this issue features Mr. Reuben A. Snake, Jr. / Kee-Kah Wah-Un ga [1937
-1993] A leader for our Winnebago people
being elected as Chairman of the Winnebago Tribal Council and helping to establish
the modern framework and mindset for how
the tribe would evolve. His vision to create
self-sufficiency for our people was the model
from which nearly all aspects of tribal expansion and operation in business are taken. As
Chairman of the Council, his idealism worked
to create updates to the workings of the tribe
that can still be seen today. Also widely known
as a staunch supporter of his beloved Native
American Church, Reuben testified before
Congress advocating for changes in Federal
law that would change how the government
sees tribal governments and tribal religious
freedom. His advocacy led to monumental
change in that realm, which took place following his passing being signed into law by
President Clinton in 1994. Known as “Your
Humble Serpent” Reuben led a life of servant
leadership proven by the legacy he left for
our people and all tribal people across the
continent. The NAC honored him on June 14th
declaring it Reuben Snake Day – celebrated at
their recent National Convention here.

Winnebago
Powwow Details

page: 4

Mą̄ hina’ų wīra

Earth Cultivating Moon

Saturday, June 22, 2024

NEW EMS BUILDING GROUND BLESSING

Nį̄šoc Nįgešąną
Bago Bits

By Garan Coons / Brian Chamberlain
Photos by Garan Coons
[Winnebago, NE] The Winnebago tribe
held a brief impromptu blessing ceremony
for the project that will soon become the
new Emergency Services building here.
Just to the north of Winnebago proper, the
project is set to become the new home for
the EMS system that is currently housed in
other locations throughout town. “This is so
wonderful for our people.”, said one tribal

On June 19th, WCHS’s office of Environmental Health held their annual Pet
Care Day. Coxmmunity members brought
their furry friends/family down to the Fire
Hall and got their vaccinations up to date.
For those who were unable to attend,
other dates are available: July 17th and
September 11th from 10am to 5pm. Take
advantage of these free pet clinic opportunities. A huge thank-you to the program
for taking care of our 4-legged friends!

Pictured above is Roberta Barclay,
better known as Bert, starting her career
as Head Postmaster for Winnebago, NE.
circa 1996. Before coming to Winnebago, Bert worked at the Homer post office
for 6 years then went on to run Winnebago for 28 years! The WIN staff would like
to thank Bert for her contribution over the
years, her bulk mail reminders and conversations during drop-off will be missed
dearly. After all your years of service,
we hope you enjoy your well-deserved
retirement. Congratulations!
Pictured left to right Darwin Snyder,
Roberta Barclay, and Steve Vail (Manager of post office operations)

member who viewed the event held on the
morning of June 14th, 2024.
Winnebago Tribal Council Vice-Chairman, Isaac Smith, was on hand and he
rendered the prayers that set forth the
morning’s activity. Smith gave comments
also which told those in attendance this
project has been a long time in the making. Councilmen Eugene DeCora and Aric
Armell were also on site. Both thanked the
first responders and their dedication to the
Winnebago community. Ron Nohr, long time

WTN Civil Engineer, said that it would take
about 17 months to complete the project.
He went on to describe how the Physical
Resources department and contractors will
start moving dirt ASAP.
Once completed, this building will house
the EMS team, Winnebago Volunteer Fire
Department and the Winnebago Emergency Response vehicles. The building will
also be named at a later date. Good job,
Winnebago!

WINNEBAGO PICTORAL TOUR

By Brian Chamberlain
Photos by Brian Chamberlain / Tyler Snake / Garan Coons
[Winnebago, NE] The Winnebago Indian News has been spending more time showcasing the community through the use of photographs and videos. Follow our Facebook page Winnebago Indian-News for all the social media content we share. The community is
under the summertime spell. The trees are full and with all the rain grasses are high. We have selected a few areas around town to show
you all, because we know that many of our people do not get to come home often. We hope to continue with this effort as the seasons
change, but let’s begin with summer’s abundance. The photos we have are sprinkled throughout this issue with captions to depict what
view is being shown. We hope you enjoy this pictorial tour of our homelands. – WIN

Visit us at winnebagotribe.com

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COMMUNITY

Cont. from front pg. - WINNEBAGO PICTORIAL TOUR

The Farmer’s Market is now in full swing on Fridays in the HoChufnk Village.

The Tribal Transit garage recently received some updates.

Saturday, June 22, 2024 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 3

Wāgax hų̄k ra wāgax hokik’ųna
Letter to the Editor

SUICIDE IN INDIAN COUNTRY PART 49
“…Most suicide is a dreary and dismal wintry storm within the mind, where staying
afloat or going under is the vital decision being debated.” Edwin Shneidman
“Why would anyone wish to end something as precious as life? To hate life, and to
hope every day that every minute would be the last, to look at a little baby grow and to
see the wonder of nature, and still want to die.” A suicidal young man
“God of those who hope, look upon our brother tragically taken from our midst. Do not
consider his sins nor judge him with the haste of a human heart…” Proposed Catholic
prayer for the soul of a suicide
“The biology of suicide is the biology of a behavior.” Shervert H. Frazier, M.D.
“From the dark horizon of my future a sort of slow, persistent breeze had been flowing
toward me all my life long…” The Stranger, Albert Camus
“Perhaps what finally makes him kill himself is not the firmness of his resolve but the
unbearable quality of his anguish.” Albert Alvarez
“The common fear that drives a suicide is the fear that the situation will become much
worse…The common fear is that the situation is bottomless, and that the line on internal
suffering has to be drawn somewhere. Every suicide makes this statement: This far, and
no further!” Edwin Shneidman
“Ultimately, it is not so much how they died, but that they died. That is the tragedy.”
Adina Wrobleski
Do only “bad” people kill themselves?
No. Both “nice” people and “bad” people kill themselves and suicide occurs in both
“nice” and “bad” families. In a foolish attempt to prevent suicide, long ago society placed
a taboo and stigma on people who attempted or completed suicide, and on their relatives.
A taboo is society’s way of censoring something it decides is so awful that people are
forbidden to talk or learn about it. A stigma is the mark of shame and embarrassment
placed on people who break the taboo. As a result, placing blame for suicide became
taboo. As a result, placing blame for suicide became common. Blame is placed on various
people, situations and social institutions; blame is often placed on parents, on marital
strife, chemical abuse and the “terrible times” we live in.
Does suicide happen without warning?
No. It often seems that way to the people left behind, but as they look back, they recall
clues and warnings they overlooked or were afraid to see at the time. Society, however,
has not taught the public or professionals what these clues and warnings are, nor what
to do when they see or hear them.
Consequently, when the danger signs of suicide are seen or heard, fear and denial
are the common reactions; denial may be the only psychological protection people have.
Although there are exceptions, suicide is usually the end of a long process. Someone
said, “Every suicide has a history.”
The 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
“Jesus preached peace for all”
When I first came to Winnebago a HoChunk man asked me whether one could
be a Christian while holding on to his native
heritage. I don’t recall how I answered him,
however I remember thinking that ‘yes, certainly one can retain one’s heritage - one’s
culture when one becomes a Christian. No
one needs to forfeit his/her heritage in order
to be adopted into God’s family.
A long time ago, Creator God chose
one man in order that He might bless all
people. We turn to the twelfth chapter of
Genesis: ‘YAHWEH (Mauna) had said to
Abram, “Leave your country, your people
and your father’s household and go to the
land I will show you. “I will make you into a
great nation and I will bless you; I will make
your name great, and you will be a blessing. I
will bless those who bless you, and whoever
curses you I will curse; and all peoples on
earth will be blessed through you.[Genesis
12:1-3 NIV]” ‘
Through that one chosen man a tribe
would develop. Through this tribe, and specifically through the clan of Judah - (later referred to as the ‘Jews’) would come the man
Jesus. Jesus was a direct descendant of this
chosen tribe through Mary his mother. Jesus
was also the son of Creator God through the
work of the Spirit of God.
The question for all times is whether one
of any of the unchosen tribes would have to
give up their heritage in order to be blessed
by Creator God. As long as one’s cultural
ways does not conflict with Creator God’s
commands to love Him above all else and
to love one’s neighbor, then one does not

I want to express myself about items
concerning the survival of our tribe.
The damage has already been done to
our blood quantum by using other tribal
blood to qualify as 1/4th Winnebago Indian
Blood. There is a further effort to deduce
this [in an] even worse way. There are some
people employed by HCI who must worship
that [redacted] on the hill to be willing to do
his bidding. Worse yet there are some TC
members who are part of this. That [redacted] has control of this tribe by controlling
votes. I say [redacted] because [redacted]
was pure Caucasian. Even his [redacted]
brothers said that to various tribal members,
most of whom have passed on.
The Federal Government wants to get rid
of the tribes and this has made it inevitable
and easier for this to be done. All because
we have people who only want to satisfy

Our ancestors fought and died for our
people and many prayers have been said
for the coming generations. Prayers are
still being said. I don’t see any effort by the
people mentioned above who pray for our
very welfare and existence as a people or
even participate in our culture.
All these [redacted] and foreigners who
are tearing up our tribe should be forewarned that there is such a thing as karma.
Good and bad karma. That bad spirit will
want to get paid sometime. All these deaths
we have been having may be part of that
even though they are innocent and godly.
The innocent are the ones wo pay the price.
[signed] Karl Baker

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Matter of the
Name Change Petition of:
ALLEN CLAIRE WEITZEL III
to ALLEN COLE NEFF

In the Matter of the
Name Change Petition of:
ADELINE ROSE MACKEY
to ADELINE ROSE NEFF

To:

To:

Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV24-104

ALLEN WEITZEL JR, FATHER

You are hereby notified that a petition
for Name Change has been filed and a
hearing concerning the above referred
Individual in case no. CV24-105 has
been scheduled and will be heard in the
Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,
Nebraska on the 24TH day of JUNE, 2024
at the hour of 10:00 A.M.

He continues, ‘But now in Christ
Jesus you who at one time were far
off have become near by the blood
of Christ.’ [Ephesians 2:11-13] Paul is
pointing out that the chosen tribe as well
as the unchosen tribes are one through
the blood shed by Christ Jesus.
Paul continues: ‘For he himself is our
peace, who has made the two one and
has destroyed the barrier, the dividing
wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh
the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in
himself one new man out of the two, thus
making peace, and in this one body to
reconcile both of them to God through
the cross, by which he put to death their
hostility. He came and preached peace
to you who were far away and peace to
those who were near. For through him
we both have access to the Father by
one Spirit’ [Ephesians 2:14-18 NIV].

Henry Payer Sr.

their own selfish desires and don’t care what
happens to our tribe. That’s why everyone
should vote only for genuine Winnebagos.

LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. CV24-105

have to change his/her ways.
The apostle Paul was chosen by Creator
God to speak specifically to the Gentiles, the
non-Jews, the unchosen about the blessing
that was extended to them. In particular,
Paul wrote regarding the Jewish custom of
circumcising boys on their eighth day of life.
Paul wrote, ‘Therefore, remember that
at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, who
are called, “Uncircumcision” by what is
called “Circumcision” (made in the flesh by
hands), that you were at that same time
separated from Christ, alienated from the
commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the
covenants of the promise, having no hope
and godless in the world.

In Loving Memory...

Letter to the Editor
Winnebago Tribal Members:

By: Pastor Ricky Jacob

SEANN MACKEY, FATHER

You are hereby notified that a petition for
Name Change has been filed and a hearing
concerning the above referred Individual in
case no. CV24-104 has been scheduled
and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal
Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 24TH
day of JUNE, 2024 at the hour of 10:00 A.M.

Henry Francis Payer Sr, born
September 19 1961 AKA. Hank
Henry was born in Winnebago
Lived in Lincoln, Nebraska and
Rapid City, South Dakota with his
mother and siblings.
Came to Winnebago with his
Grandma Lydia for a short while.
Then with his Paternal Grand parents through high school. He graduated in Winnebago Public School.
His high school best friend was
Denise Appleton.
He is a self taught mechanic.
Denise and him rebuilt cars from
scratch all the time. Out to Appleton
farm.
He went to college out in Phoenix
Arizona for welding. He moved his
family with upon completion. He
traveled the country with work. The
best certified welder I know.
He was married to Cynthia Wolf
(Cindy)
They have a Son together. Henry

Payer Jr. The amazing Ho-Chunk Artist.
He also has a girl Latisha Payer. Henry
left Winnebago and made himself a home
in Dixon, Illinois until his end of life.
He worked with friends (his bros)
Building demos and racing. A job. He so
dearly loved wrenching and welding.
HE WON 1ST PRAIZE RACING ONCE.
He lived a full life with happiness and
sorrows but fulfilling for himself.
He is survived by mother Linda Appleton
Maternal siblings
Brother William payer 3 sisters
Debra Lynn Payer, Elizabeth Agness
Johnson and Tracey Marie Wolf .
Paternal siblings
Damon Lee Payer. Dana Lynn Payer
Zagurski, and Leslie LaRose
Great grandchildren, aunties, uncles,
nieces, nephews.
Rest in peace and continue your journey
flying high as the Eagle and with strength
of the Grizzly Bear.

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on July 6 2024. DEADLINE for this issue will be July 2, 2024.

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WINNEBAGO POWWOW

Saturday, June 22, 2024 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 5

HO-CHUNK INC.

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Question of the Issue:

EDITOR’S REVIEW:

Tell us something from y’all’s “bucket list”:

BRATS OR BIG BABIES?

Garan: Ever since 1999, when the Tennessee Titans moved to Nashville, I have

been a fan. I have seen them play in Kansas City and in Minneapolis. I have never
seen them in Nashville. My bucket list item would be attending a Titans game with
some great seats. Unfortunately, we might be waiting for a long time to see them in a
Super Bowl. Go Titans! [EDITOR’S NOTE: Chiefs Kingdom!]

Brian: Hmm... it would be cool to stand on the beach of each continent at each

ocean and watch the sun rise over them ... sipping coco with little marshmallows with
my Boo. :-p

Tyler: something on my bucket list that I’d like to accomplish soon is to experience
a hot spring. Sounds very relaxing to me

Kevin: My biggest item on my bucket list is to go to Hawaii and snag a Samoan
woman that can cook!

Christina: I want to travel to Egypt and explore the pyramids!
Bethani: An item from my bucket list is to travel to Ireland! I want to be see all the
beautiful, lush scenery with my own eyes. I love nature, so I’ll also add that traveling
to the world’s most beautiful places is listed right after visiting Ireland. :)

Point your phone’s camera at the QR code to
go to the Big Voice Radio webpage!

KWTN 100.9 FM
The Official Radio Station of the
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

By Brian Chamberlain
Photos (studio)
In the 1980s the world of entertainment was going through a metamorphosis. The golden age of Hollywood
was long since gone and the direction
film was taking was toward the advent
of better technology. As part of the
transition, the younger crowds that
flocked to theaters began to drive
the motivations of Hollywood studios.
From this change, the 80s saw the
updated version of a classic grouping. These actors were dubbed – The
Brat Pack.
There were several actors who
fit into this name, but only a certain
few were considered to be landmark
members. One of them was a young
man named, Andrew McCarthy. From
his perspective, a story is now told of
how it was to live under that group’s
name, as well as the environment it
created for the generation of actors
who fell under its influence. McCarthy
takes us on a journey where he reconnects with some of the members
of the Pack, regaling us with stories
of their experiences, as well as life
for them since the heyday of their
meteoric rise to fame.
Documentaries of this type are
created for all kinds of reasons. Some
are to expose unknown happenings,
while others are created for hype, and
some are even created for storytelling. This flick is of the latter. Andrew
McCarthy was one of the darlings of
the period, starring in such films as
Pretty In Pink, Mannequin, and St. Elmo’s Fire. Each of his films were part
of the overall genre we described as
being one that was surely aware of
who its audience was – young people.
In the documentary McCarthy reconnects with fellow Brats, as he calls
them. Using his cell phone, he begins
to leave messages on machines and
voice mails that he is seeking them
out. As the footage is laid out, he is
able to meet with only some of them.
Most are still working in the medium,
but not all. Their discussions are open
and frank and it’s interesting to see
these individuals now decades later.
Combined with the interview
segments there is also a dynamic

soundtrack which accompanies
the documentary. Of course, using
music from the era, the songs drive
a reminiscent sentiment. The movies that McCarthy and crew were a
part of certainly had their share of
soundtrack hits, some of which were
chart toppers that helped define the
period and the decade.
Having viewed a few musical documentaries lately this one didn’t quite
live up to the same criteria, however.
While it began with a good hook, great
music, and even some baiting toward
revelation of unknown occurrences,
Brats didn’t quite hit the mark for me
- and I’m from the era. I really didn’t
have much of a specific expectation
to be honest. Still, the conversations
seemed to verge on being reluctant
to share an either held-over fatigue
of the subject, or just some kind
of unwillingness to perpetuate the
storyline. At times, the discussions
seemed like complaints because
the term Brat Pack created a largerthan-life aspect that took on a life
of its own. Some of the discussions
revolved around how the persona of
the term overshadowed the actors
themselves, creating for them what
appeared to be a curtailing of their
careers and lives. Still, despite the
hesitations and apprehension, they all
lived a life that was the focus of the
nation for a time and helped a whole
generation of people find an identity.
Despite the amazing soundtrack,
on our world-famous HaazZaat!
Scale, Brats is getting a tantrum
throwing 2 ½ HaazZaats. Maybe I
need to watch it again. I don’t know.
But with such incredible actors I
thought the replaying of their collective lives would have garnered more
buzz. Still worth spending time with,
just not the thrill I hoped for.
Brats (documentary)
Director: Andrew McCarthy
Writer: Andrew McCarthy
Cast: Andrew McCarthy/ Ally
Sheedy / Emilio Esteves
Production Company: ABC News
Studios / Liebman Entertainment /
NEON / Network Entertainment
Distributor: Hulu

Saturday, June 22, 2024 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 7

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
...Con’t. from last issue...

Enrollment. Eugene DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to Ratify the
Five Signature of 4-29-24 approve adoption
of Resolution#24-119 approve the Independent Contractor Agreement for Legal
Services of the Presenting Officer for the
Tribal Court. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
YCIC Drive In Event Food Donation – presented by Daryl LaPointe Jr.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to approve
food donation of $300.00 worth of food
by Winnebago Casino Resort for the June
18, 2024 Drive in Movie. Eugene DeCora
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt Resolution #24-130 approve Human Services
Department SEEDS Grant application in
the amount of $900,000.00 of the Ho-Chunk
Cultural Awareness Reviving Essential Skills
(CARES) Project. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to amend Resolution #24-31 to be Resolution #24-31A HUD
to utilize $800.000.00 in ICDBG funds,
$1,037,983.00 in IHIBG ARP funds and
$162,000.00 in IHBG funds to construct
two Veterans to construct the HUD ICDBG
Veterans Triplex Project. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to adjourn.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Isaac Smith adjourned the
meeting at 10:43 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorelei DeCora,
Tribal Council Secretary

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
GENERAL COUNSEL MEETING
May 22, 2024
TRIBAL COUNCIL:
Victoria Kitcheyan – Travel
Isaac Smith – Out 11:05 a.m.
Lorelei DeCora
Rona Stealer
Eugene DeCora Sr.
Kenneth Mallory – Out at 11:23 a.m.
Coly Brown
Aric Armell
Teresa Littlegeorge
OTHERS:
Kevin Ebert
Esther Mercer
Ireta Frazier
Cecelia Earth
Danelle Smith
Michelle Mitchell
Kellie Snow
Garan Coons
Tyresha Romero
Misty Jefferson
Josh Pitre
Jennifer Berridge
Beth Wright
Todd Allin Morman
CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman Isaac
Smith Called the Meeting To Order at 9:16
a.m.
PRAYER: Offered by Eugene DeCora Sr.
AGENDA:
Add:
Adopt Resolution #24-130 Child Support
Enforcement for Legal Services with the
Stanley Law Firm.
Amend Resolution #24-124 the FY 24
Tribal Historic Preservation Office Grant
St. Augustine’s Eucharistic Walk in Winnebago June 22, 2024
In-House Counsel Proposed by the CEO
Follow-Up on the Enrollment Listening
Session
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve
the agenda. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt Resolution #24-130 approve Child Support Enforcement for Legal Services with the Stanley
Law Firm. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to approve
the St. Augustine’s Eucharistic Walk in Winnebago June 22, 2024. Law Enforcement is
asked to assist with traffic control when the
Eucharistic Walk will cross Highway 77/75
into and back from the Ho-Chunk Village.
Eugene DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to amend
Resolution #24-124 to #24-124A approval of
the FY 24 Tribal Historic Preservation Office
grant $111,873. Eugene DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried

In-House Counsel Proposed by the CEO
Discussion.
The CEO will work more on this.
Follow-Up on the Enrollment Listening
Session
Discussion.
Will be discussed more in the next Tribal
Council Huddle.
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt
Resolution #24-131 appointing Jacqueline
Long as Supreme Court Associate Justice
and approving Independent Contractor
Agreement for Judicial Services. Kenneth
Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt Resolution #24-132 appointing Jordan Zendejas
as Tribal Court Chief Judge and approving
Independent Contractor Agreement for
Judicial Services. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt Resolution #24-133 appointing Dami Oluyole as
Tribal Court Associate Judge and approving
Independent Contractor Agreement for Judicial Services. Kenneth Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
GeneralCounsel – presented by Danelle
Smith and Michelle Mitchell
Federal Advocacy
Winnebago Land Transfer Act Update –
presented by Josh Pitre
Senator Ernst staff to do a Site Visit to
see the land in the Act beginning with a
presentation at WinnaVegas Casino & Resort
followed by the land tour on May 29, 2024
1:00 p.m. – 4:30
p.m.
Federal Appropriations Committee Hearings (May 7-8, 2024 D.C.)
Winnebago Tribal Chairwoman Victoria
Kitcheyan Testified. Her Testimony was also
submitted to the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee.
Mental Health “Califano” Funding
Nebraska LB 1288 was enacted into State
Law to be effective October 1, 2024.
This is to provide health services in State
facilities for our patients in Mental Health/
Substance Crisis. WCHS will be working
to develop agreements with these State
facilities from WCHS for our patients in crisis.
LPTC – Tribal College funding by the
State of Nebraska
Work in progress on this.
Army Corp of Engineers – upcoming
Government-To-Government Meeting with
the Omaha Colonel.
Items during this meeting:
Broadband under the river to our Iowa
Reservation Lands.
H Lake Barge
Steps when the Land Bill gets signed into
Law including the Department of Interior.
Update on pipeline projects.
NE Class III Gaming Complact Negotiations Update
BIA Law Enforcement
Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt Resolution #24-134 to approve the Deputation
Agreement Between the Winnebago Tribe
of Nebraska and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services. Aric Armell
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to direct the
General Counsel to research & draft revisions to the firearm section of the Code. Aric
Armell seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
IS- out at 11:05 a.m. to another meeting.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:00 a.m for the
Law Enforcement Update at the Veterans
Building.
Thunderway LLC/WHDC Agreement with
NIFA Crown Program Update
Childcare & Workforce Development
NMTC Financing Project Update
KM – out at 11:23 a.m.
Five minute break
Rona Stealer motioned to go into Executive Session. Eugene DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
In Executive Session at 11:30 a.m.
Eugene DeCora motioned to come out
of Executive Session. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no(0) abstain
Motion carried.
Out of Executive Session at 11:57 a.m.
Aric Armell motioned to approve Tribal
Council travel to attend the WTN VS U.S.
Army Hearing in Alexandria, VA District
Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on
July 12, 2024. Rona Stealer seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Eugene DeCora motioned to adjourn.
Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Tribal Council Secretary Lorelei DeCora
adjourned the meeting at 11:58 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorelei DeCora,
Winnebago Tribal Council Secretary

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
TREASURER’S REPORT
May 24, 2024
TRIBAL COUNCIL:
Victoria Kitcheyan – Travel
Isaac Smith
Lorelei DeCora
Rona Stealer
Eugene DeCora Sr. – out 1:16 p.m.
Coly Brown
Kenneth Mallory
Aric Armell – in at 9:36 a.m.
Teresa Littlegeorge
OTHERS:
Kevin Ebert
Tom Teesdale
Christian Rogers
Ray Thomas
Mike Means
Erin Miller
James Ridgeway
Sharon Frenchman
Lynelle Blackhawk
Desire Kitcheyan
Angel Derochie
Kellie Snow
Kiva Free
Thomas Snow
Jasmine Lammers
Lance Morgan
Damon Payer
Tyresha Romero
Billie Kitcheyan
Charli Earth
Nick Flores
Erika Dunn
Garan Coons
Brittany Thomas
Janelle DeCora
Brian Chamberlain
Tyler Snake
CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman Isaac
Smith Called the Meeting To Order at 9:20
a.m.
PRAYER: Offered by Kenneth Mallory
AGENDA:
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the
agenda. Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
AA – in at 9:36 a.m.
Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare
Services (WCHS) April 2024 Financials – presented by Sharon Frenchman & Erin Miller,
Revenue presented by James Ridgeway
Lorelei DeCora motioned to accept the
WCHS April 2024 Financial Report. Teresa
Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried
Winnebago Gaming Commission April
2024 Financials – presented by Damon
Payer
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to accept
the Winnebago Gaming Commission April
2024 Financial Report. Eugene DeCora
seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
5 minute break – back at 10:19 a.m.
War Horse April 2024 Financials – presented by Lance Morgan & Angel Derochie
Omaha War Horse opening August 6,
2024
Discussion on the FY 2024 HCI Non-Gaming Dividend at 29%. Tribal Council will hold
a Special Meeting to discuss this further.
Eugene DeCora motioned to accept
the War Horse April 2024 Financial Report.
Kenneth Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
5 minute break to reboot the Zoom
Winnebago Gaming Development Corporation As of March 31, 2024 Financial
Report– presented by Sharon Chamberlain.
CEO is working to provide Monthly Financial Reports rather then Quarterly in the past.
Working with Finance on a payment plan for
the Workmen’s Comp arrearages.
Eugene DeCora motioned to accept the
Winnebago Gaming Development Corporation As of March 31, 2024 Financial Report.
Kenneth Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
WinnaVegas Casino Resort – presented
by Tom Teesdale & Mike Means
Lorelei DeCora motioned to accept the
WinnaVegas Casino Resort April 2024 Financial Report. Kenneth Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to approve the Four
(4) Action Items requested by the General
Manager Tom Teesdale in his 5-21-24
Memorandum:
Approve revisions to the Security Department job description, manning documents and organizational chart. Revision:
replacing two valet greeter positions with
two Security Officers.
Approval of the Capital Improvement
Project for painting and wallpaper projects
for the hotel, hotel connector, gift shop, and
casino. WinnaVegas Casino Resort requests
approval for the bid from Blankenship Paint+
Glass Company with a total estimate of
$45,004.20.
Approval of a Summer 2024 promotion
entitled $75,000.00 Summer Celebration.
Requests approval of the promotional liability

estimated at $75,000.00.
Approve Revisions to the Complimentary
Authority Matrix. Revision: Add the following positions: Director of Operations,
Player Development Manager, and Gift Shop
Manager.
Eugene DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
CFO Report as of May 18, 2024 – presented by Jasmine Lammers
Winnebago Indian News Ad Rates – presented by Brian Chamberlain & Tyler Snake
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
Winnebago Indian News Editor & the CFO to
have the authority to change ad rates with a
30 day notice in-advance for the Winnebago
Indian News. Eugene DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Insurance Renewals – presented by Nick
Flores
ED – out at 1:16 p.m.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve the
Mahoney Group for the Winnebago Tribe
of Nebraska Insurance for another year.
Kenneth Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve JQ,
as the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska copier
company once it’s been reviewed the General Counsel. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
CFO describes Budget Modifications
Tribal Council will hold a Special Meeting
With the Winnebago Pow-Wow Committee
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve the
CFO’s as of May 18, 2024 Financial Report
& including her recommended Budget Modifications. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (6) (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn. Teresa
Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Isaac Smith adjourned the
meeting at 1:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorelei DeCora,
Winnebago Tribal Council Secretary

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
SPECIAL MEETING WITH OUR LAW
ENFORCEMENT FEDERAL PARTNERS
May 29, 2024
TRIBAL COUNCIL:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Isaac Smith – in at 9:14 a.m.
Lorelei DeCora
Rona Stealer
Eugene DeCora Sr.
Coly Brown
Kenneth Mallory – in at 9:10 a.m.
Aric Armell
Teresa Littlegeorge
OTHERS:
F.B.I. Special Agent-Rob Sellers
Acting Chief of Police-Lt. Justin Schmiedt
Esther Mercer, C.E.O.
Lynelle Blackhawk, C.A.O.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Victoria
Kitcheyan Called the Meeting To Order at
9:08 a.m.
PRAYER: Offered by Aric Armell
AGEMDA: Discussion With our Federal
Law Enforcement Partners, & Ho-Chunk
Renaissance Request.
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve
the agenda. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Discussion With Our Federal Law Enforcement Partners:
Joint discussion with our Federal Law Enforcement Partners on issues and concerns
with Law Enforcement & Public Safety on our
Winnebago Reservation.
Joint Discussion finished at 9:51 a.m.
Ho-Chunk Renaissance Request
Aric Armell motioned to approve
$1,440.57.00 out of Tribal Council donations
for the Ho-Chunk Renaissance Language
Program for the food for staff & volunteers
during the Annual Ho-Chunk Youth Culture
Camp, June 10-14, 2024. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Kitcheyan will schedule two
Special Tribal Council Meetings, with HCI
Administration & Board on the timelines for
the Tribe’s 2024 non-gaming dividend and
War Horse Gaming Dividend after June 2025
& with the Pow-Wow Committee.
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn. Eugene
DeCora seconded.
VOTE: (8) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan adjourned the meeting at 10:09 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorelei DeCora,
Winnebago Tribal Council Secretary

Page 8 • Winnebago Indian News • Saturday, June 22, 2024

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Tribal Facilities
Winnebago, NE – The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS) are proud to announce the successful blessing and
groundbreaking of a new Tribal facility that will serve as the central hub for our Emergency
Medical Services (EMS), Community Health Representatives (CHR), Motor Vehicle Operators (MVO), and the Winnebago Fire Department. The ceremony took place last week
on June 13th, 2024 in Winnebago, marking a significant milestone in the community’s
development and dedication to improving emergency response services.
The new building will cover a substantial area, providing ample space to house the
full-time staff of the Medical Services Division, including the Medical Services Director and
the three divisions underneath: MVO, CHR, and EMS. Additionally, the Fire Department
will be based here, alongside a dedicated room for the Tribe’s Emergency Manager.
The facility will also accommodate all fire department trucks, EMS ambulances, and GSA
vehicles for CHR/MVO operations. Construction is expected to be completed within the
next two years, marking a significant milestone in the community’s growth and resilience.
“The new facilities are more than just buildings; they symbolize the strength and
dedication of our first responders, who are often the unsung heroes of our community.
To honor this, the site will include a walking path, providing a serene environment for
first responders to reconnect with nature and find solace after difficult calls. This feature
highlights our commitment to the well-being and spiritual health of those who protect and
serve us,” said Mona Zuffante, Chief Public Health Officer of WCHS.
Along with WCHS, Winnebago Tribal Leaders and the Tribal Council have been instrumental in moving this project forward. The project is utilizing funds from the American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) to enhance the community’s response capabilities.

WCHS Ensures Excellence in Nursing through Continuous Education

By Erin McElroy,
Communications Manager
Winnebago, NE – Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS) is proud to
announce the ongoing success and expansion of its continuous education program for
nursing and clinical staff, a vital initiative
ensuring the highest standards of patient
care and professional development within our healthcare community.
Nurse Education program at WCHS is
designed to correlate teaching with practical
learning. Utilizing advanced manikins, the
program educates on a wide array of
clinical techniques and equipment, promoting high standards of care through
evidence-based practice. One notable
example includes training on the Zoll
defibrillator monitors used in our Emergency Department.
At the helm of the department is Nurse
Educator Sheryl Steuk, who has been an
esteemed member of the Nursing Administration Team for the last five years.
In her role, Sheryl serves as an advisor,
collaborator, and patient advocate, providing
invaluable resources to clinical staff. Her work
is essential in integrating evidence-based
practice and clinical research into everyday
nursing. Sheryl plays a multifaceted role
that includes mentoring new hires, conducting skills labs, and leading educational sessions directly within departments

during shifts. This hands-on approach not only
fosters a supportive learning environment
but also ensures that our nurses are proficient in the latest techniques, equipment,
and standards of care.
WCHS ensures all nurses have the required
state licensure and perform annual training
requirements as mandated. Sheryl’s efforts
have resulted in an impressive 100% compliance rate for up-to-date licensures and
certifications among our nursing staff, which
includes 2 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), 6
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), 1 Certified
Medical Assistant (CMA), and approximately
44 Registered Nurses (RNs).
Sheryl’s advocacy for higher education and adult learning is reflected in
the structured micro-learning sessions
and frequent skills reviews conducted
throughout the year. New nurses at WCHS
spend the first week of their training with
Sheryl, participating in intensive learning
sessions, which significantly boost their
competence and confidence.
WCHS remains committed to fostering
an environment of continuous learning and
professional growth for our clinical staff.
This is instrumental in equipping our
nursing staff with the knowledge and
skills needed to deliver exceptional patient
care. We applaud Sheryl Steuk and the
Nursing Administration for their unwavering
dedication to excellence and their role in
advancing healthcare standards.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Awinnebago%3Aa7a144bedd912fd7. Public record. Not legal advice.