Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

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Volume 53, Number 16

Our masthead this issue features two photos

taken during the 158th Homecoming Celebration.

The first captures the outgoing Junior and Senior Miss

Nebraska – Winnebago, Tulie Blackfish and Paris

LaPointe, and the newly crowned Miss Winnebago,

Virginia Snake-Bumann. The powwow committee

decided to award only one crown this year. All three

young ladies have and will represent the Winnebago

people all across Indian Country, attending other

powwows and celebrations during their one-year

reign(s). Congratulations to Virginia as she steps forward into 2025 and thank you to both Tulie and Paris

for representing the crowns you wore so gracefully.

Good luck to all in your future days. The second photo

is from one of the flag raisings depicting the flags

flying high above the powwow arena. Beautiful! Thank

you to all our veterans on yet another successful

powwow. The 158th Homecoming Celebration was a

good one. We’re already looking forward to the 159th

to be held in July 2025. See you there!

This Year's

Powwow Winners!

page: 7

Watajox hī wīra

Corn Popping Moon

Saturday, August 3, 2024

158th HOMECOMING CELEBRATION HELD

Nį̄šoc Nįgešąną

Bago Bits

By Brian Chamberlain

Photos by Brian Chamberlain / Tyler

Snake / archives

[Winnebago, NE] Veteran’s Memorial

Park] For 158 years the Hocak Nisoc haci

have celebrated and commemorated the

return of Chief Little Priest and the Company

‘A’ Scouts here. 2024 marked the occasion

with all the style, respectfulness, pomp and

circumstance, and fun that our people and

visitors have come to expect. “Our powwow

is the highlight of the summer for me and my

family. We look forward to it every year.” one

tribal member who travelled home to attend

told the WIN during the weekend’s festivities.

The Winnebago Youth Crisis Intervention Center and Youth Shelter (YCIC)

has collaborated with the Northeast NE

Suicide Prevention coalition, Winnebago

Health Department, Ho-Chunk Inc., and

the Transportation Department. The

listed programs were able to sponsor 89

seats for community members to go see

“Inside out 2” at the Promenade Cinema

located in Sioux City, IA. Bus rides and

popcorn/drink vouchers were available!

Pinagigi to the programs for making this

Family event happen. Check-out YCIC’s

Facebook page and inside the WIN for

more upcoming events!

asked of him and all veterans during this

respectful time.

Flag raising for the powwow began

promptly at 6:00 AM on the morning of Thursday, July 25th for the first day. The call was

made to all vets to come out to the grounds

to help raise the flags of our veterans, both

past and present. That morning brought

numerous brave men and women out to

Veteran’s Park, located just to the East of

the town of Winnebago. One tribal member

who attended flag raising told the WIN, “Flag

raising is one of my favorite things about [our

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COUNCIL HOSTS RAYBOULD

By Brian Chamberlain

Photos by Brian Chamberlain / archives

Reminder that the Ho-Chunk Village

Farmers market is still happening every

Friday: 10am to 5pm till October 25th! 13

left for the season. Those looking to become a vendor can email tsharpback@

hochunkcdfi.org for more information

on applying. Stop by for the raffles,

fresh produce, arts and crafts, baked

goods, lunch/dinner sales, regalia/quilts/

beadwork and more! Support our local

businesses owners!

Always held during the last full week in

July, the celebration this year spanned from

Thursday the 25th through Sunday the 28th,

with the Veteran’s (Warrior’s) Kettle held on

the Wednesday evening prior. As is traditionally done every year, the Winnebago Veteran’s Association takes hold of the grounds

on that day, offering prayers and a traditional

meal to all veterans and spectators to begin

the four-day event. This year the Veteran’s

Association asked one of our Tribal Council

leaders, Aric [Dusty] Armell to speak during

the kettle inauguration. Armell, a veteran who

served with both the U.S. Army and Marine

Corps, spoke to the crowd fulfilling the duty

[Winnebago, NE] On Friday, July 26th,

2024, members of the Winnebago Tribal

Council hosted Nebraska Senator Jane Raybould of Lincoln. Council members present

for the meeting held a brief luncheon with

the Senator and her family inside the Veteran’s Building located at Veteran’s Memorial

Park. “It was important for the Council to take

some time with the esteemed Senator who

helped shepherd our bill through the Unicameral during this past legislative session.”

Winnebago Tribal Council Chairwoman,

Victoria Kitcheyan told the WIN following

their meeting here.

Senator Raybould represents her district

in Lincoln, but was the lead proponent of

LB1288, a bill much needed by the Winnebago tribe and all tribal people across

the State. Despite not being from our district,

Raybould was able to gather the political

support needed to introduce the bill and

see it through each of the hurdles during

the law-making process within the Nebraska

Unicameral. The WIN covered that entire

process in previous issues. See CONTINUING COVERAGE.

The Senator also addressed the crowd

following the grand entry on Friday afternoon. Expressing her appreciation for the

tribe and its members, then continuing with

comments about her ongoing support for

causes important to all tribes within the State,

she was well received by the large gathering

of tribal people that day who recognized

the importance of the work she continues

to drive forward.

Winnebago tribal member and General

Counsel for the Tribe, Danelle Smith, was

also present during the meeting and accompanied the Chairwoman and the Senator

throughout their visit. Smith commented

about the importance of keeping the Tribe

in the loop throughout the entire process

for LB1288, as this work was performed

over the many months it took to create this

law. Smith was also CEO of the Winnebago

Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS)

when the bill was first proposed several years

ago. Garnering the Governor’s signature this

year after many unsuccessful attempts prior

took tenacity and patience which eventually

paid off.

Raybould was accompanied by members

of her own family, and they also stayed to enjoy watching the day’s events – even sharing

a few rounds in the arena. The Senator was

presented with a star quilt and a Winnebago

basket by the Winnebago Tribal Council in

appreciation of her support for our people.

Thank you, Senator for your leadership and

thank you to all those in Lincoln who helped

support a bill that impacts all tribal people

in Nebraska.

Visit us at winnebagotribe.com

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COMMUNITY

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powwow]. To see all the flags of those brave

soldiers flying high above the dance arena

is just amazing, and beautiful.”

The powwow set to honor all our veterans has also been a traditional place for

our people to hold and take part in certain

ceremonies, like feathering of women and

girls, bringing folks out of mourning, and

even naming of children. This year’s event

hosted some of those doings, and it also held

on for some honoring events produced by

members of the tribe.

Thursday’s first grand entry sets the tone

for the remainder of the weekend. This year

immediately after the ceremonies began for

Thursday evening’s session, the powwow

was started with a showcase of two traditional dances, the Swan Dance for our women

dancers and the Fish Dance for our men.

This year’s head dancers were Winnebago’s

own Dillon Bearskin, a veteran himself, and

Christina Parker, a returning head dancer.

The WIN interviewed both in the last issue.

The people quite enjoyed watching both

the dances because they feature some of

the more traditional parts of the celebration.

Later that same evening, the powwow

got off to a raucous and heated kick with

an epic ‘Iron Woman’ contest, hosted by

Virginia Snake-Bumann and her family. “I

loved it!” exclaimed a spectator. The whole

contest energized the crowd as numerous

adult women danced and ‘scrubbed’ for that

special which lasted for more than twenty

straight minutes. Cheers and applause

erupted as the competition extended all the

dancers to their physical limits. The day’s

heat came to bear on the participants, but

most held out for as long as they could

until finally the winner emerged. Covering

the dancers, the WIN knew those Iron

Women could have probably gone even

longer! Snake-Bumann would later go on

to win the crown as the 24-25 Winnebago

Princess. That crown was awarded to just

one selectee this year.

The remainder of the weekend also

had its highlights and specialties. The WIN

was on hand for the flag raisings, and for

all the action up to the final song sang on

Sunday evening. If you missed any of it

the Big Voice Radio has archived the LIVE

STREAM broadcasts on their YouTube

channel, under “The Big Voice Radio.” Go

check them out. We have included some of

our favorite photo selections in this issue.

There are even more images on our social

media pages (Facebook and Instagram).

Congratulations to all the weekend’s

winners. Thank you to all our veterans. We

could not have this incredible celebration

without you all. Thank you all for coming.

We hope to see you all next year for the

159th Homecoming Celebration to be held

on July 24th through July 27th, 2025.

WINN-A-VEGAS DONATES TO WVA

By Brian Chamberlain

Photo by Brian Chamberlain

[Winnebago, NE \ Veteran’s Memorial Park] WinnaVegas Casino / Resort has

donated $5,000.00 to the Winnebago Veteran’s Association. Following the flag

raising ceremony held on Friday morning, casino General Manager, Tom Teesdale

proudly announced their support for the WVA by presenting them with a check

in that grand amount. Commander for the WVA, Gordon Rave, was on hand to

accept the donation. [photographed] “We want to thank [WinnaVegas] for all their

support.” Rave stated upon hearing the announcement. He happily continued,

“[t]he Vets need a lot of things, and this will help.” Casino management also

stated their pleasure in assisting the WVA in the ways they can because they

understand the importance of the WVA in Winnebago and to the Hocak people.

Good job, WinnaVegas! Keep up the great work!

Saturday, August 3, 2024 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 3

Wāgax hų̄k ra wāgax hokik’ųna

Letter to the Editor

JESUS OUR SAVIOR

LUTHERAN OUTREACH

Happy Retirement

“For we walk by faith, not by sight”

It was brought to my attention that Jeanie

Eagle was commissioned to design and

make a banner for the Winnebago Reformed

Church. Jeanie undertook this project out

of the goodness of her heart using her

God-given abilities. The banner displayed

the following words from Paul’s second letter

to the saints at Corinth: “For we walk by faith,

not by sight” [2nd Corinthians 5:7 KJV]

Paul uses the words ‘walk by’ to mean ‘the

way in which one lives one’s life.’ Put another

way, the way one conducts himself or herself. His or her life should not go against his/

her Creator. A redeemed child of God obeys

the ways of Creator God as written down in

His Sacred Scriptures.

One becomes a redeemed child of God

through the Sacred washing of Holy Baptism. That is when one is been adopted into

God’s family. To receive the blessings of life

and salvation that are offered in this Sacred

event one needs the gift of faith. Therefore

these four words ‘we walk by faith’ are loaded with meaning.

Please note who gives these gifts. Creator

God gives the gifts. The gift of adoption as

well as the gift of faith. Believers are passive

while Creator God, His Son Jesus, and the

Holy Spirit all have a role in the life of God’s

children.

You might recall a story about the time

that the disciples were all locked in a room,

living in fear, when the risen Jesus entered

and appeared to the ten. Jesus’ first words

were ‘Peace (Shalom) be with you.’ Jesus

went on to bless them in this way: ‘He

By: Pastor Ricky Jacob

breathed on them and said, “Receive the

Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins,

they are forgiven, if you do not forgive them,

they are not forgiven” [John 20:22-23 NIV].

There was one disciple who was not

with the other ten that Sunday evening. His

name was Thomas. When Thomas heard

that Jesus had risen from the dead he did

not believe. ‘He said to them, “Unless I see

the nail marks in his hands and put my finger

where the nails were, and put my hand into

his side, I will not believe it” [John 20:25b

NIV].

A week later Jesus disciples were in the

house again, and Thomas was with them.

Once again Jesus appeared and his first

words were: “Peace be with you!” Then he

said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, see

my hands. Reach out your hand and put it

into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”

Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my

God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you

have seen me, you have believed; blessed

are those who have not seen and yet have

believed” [John 20:26-29].

You and I have not witnessed the birth,

the life, the suffering and death, nor the

resurrected Jesus. However, in spite of not

being eye witnesses we could be blessed

with faith. Through such faith we have peace

with our Creator. Through such faith it is

apparent that we have been inspired by the

Spirit of God. And finally, through such faith

we live our lives walking according to the will

of God. Yes, by the grace and work of God

‘we walk by faith, not by sight.’

SUICIDE IN INDIAN COUNTRY PART 52

On July 31, Al Martyn retired from Little Priest Tribal College.

Thank you for your service to our college. We wish you the very best

in your retirement. Al will continue to teach as a Professor Emeritus for

the college.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Matter of the

Name Change Petition of:

FIONA LOVE SOAP

to FIONA LOVE LONETREE

In the Matter of the

Name Change Petition of:

FLORENCE ASHLEY SOAP

to FLORENCE ASHLEY LONETREE

To:

To:

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV24-129

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV24-130

ANY INTERESTED PARTIES

You are hereby notified that a petition for

Name Change has been filed and a hearing

concerning the above referred Individual

in case no. CV24-130 has been scheduled

and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal

Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the

22ND day of AUGUST, 2024 at the hour of

11:00 A.M.

ANY INTERESTED PARTIES

You are hereby notified that a petition for

Name Change has been filed and a hearing

concerning the above referred Individual in

case no. CV24-129 has been scheduled and

will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court

of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 22ND day

of AUGUST, 2024 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Matter of the

Guardianship Petition of:

Laura Buchanan

In Re:

A.H (Born 06/2011)

In the Matter of the

Name Change Petition of:

MAHAWEE ROSE MARIE GRANT

to ROSE MARIE GRANT

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV24-110

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV24-124

To:

ANY INTERESTED PARTIES

TO:

STEPHANIE HARLAN, MOTHER

You are hereby notified that a petition for

ALL POSSIBLE FATHERS

Name Change has been filed and a hearing

concerning the above referred Individual in

case no. CV24-124 has been scheduled and

You are hereby notified that a petition has will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court

been filed for Guardianship and a hearing of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 8TH day

concerning the above referred Individual(s) of AUGUST, 2024 at the hour of 10:30 A.M.

in Case No. CV24-110 has been scheduled

and will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal

Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 19TH

day of August, 2024 at the hour of 11:00 A.M

Is suicide imitated?

Possibly. It may be that a person who is already suicidal might imitate

the suicide of a famous person, but even so it is rare. In the 1980’s there

was a lot of talk about a teenage suicide “epidemic”, and about “cluster” and “copy-cat” suicides. There was more talk than action, however.

People tend to be very disturbed by a few highly visible suicides. For a

few days they talk about how terrible teenage suicide is, but then return

to their previous unconcern.

From 1980 to 1985 there was a great deal of publicity about teenage

“clusters” and “copy-cat” suicides. In that five year period, about 200

young people died in so-called “clusters”. During the same period about

11,000 teenagers killed themselves quietly and independently without

verbal or other concern. Two national organizations were formed to combat teenage suicide, but they had a brief life and now exist only in name.

Is it possible to make suicide attractive, glamorous, and romantic to

teenagers?

No. Some people believe that a teenage suicide should be virtually

ignored. They often hold high positions and have advanced degrees so

people assume they are right. These people say friends of a suicide should

not be allowed to attend their funeral or honor them in any way. They say

there should be no trees planted or memorials to them in yearbooks as

is done for other teenagers who die.

This cruel advice is cloaked as concern for other teenagers. It resembles the old punishments of burial outside of cemeteries, trashing the

reputation of the suicide, and banning and shunning the family. Out of

forty million young people in North America 6,000 kill themselves each

year. Common sense shows they are not like lemmings running off a cliff.

Do religious beliefs and taboos prevent suicide?

Yes. Catholics kill themselves least frequently, followed by Jews and

Protestants. This does not necessarily result from a belief in life after

death. Belief in punishment after death may deter some, but a desire for

reunion with a dead loved one may be motive for suicide in other cases.

In one study, however, Catholics killed themselves less than others

only when they were the majority of citizens in a community. In general

though, a taboo is an unhealthy form of suicide prevention, and takes a

heavy toll in damage to families where suicides occur. Historically, the

heaviest taboo on suicide was placed by the Catholic Church, but Jews

and Protestants were not far behind.

Do most religions give full funeral rites to suicides?

Yes. The major organized religions now realize that suicide is not caused

by sin or the devil. They give compassionate and loving burial to people

who die by suicide and care deeply for their survivors. Some religious

groups still think suicide is a sin, but not an unforgivable one.

There are still some religious groups who treat suicides and their survivors in a harsh and punitive manner; fortunately, they are becoming smaller

in number. Actually, suicide was not declared a sin until four hundred

years after birth of Jesus. Generally, organized religion recognizes that

making suicide a sin hundreds of years ago was a misguided attempt at

suicide prevention.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (TALK), Winnebago Behavioral Health 1-402-878-2911, After Hours Crisis # 1-712259-3263.

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on August 17, 2024. DEADLINE for this issue will be August 13, 2024.

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WINNEBAGO POWWOW 2024

Jr. Boys grand entry

Winnebago Harvest Jr. Princess

Princesses in grand entry

Head Dancers

Grand Entry Women

Two-steppers

Snake Dancers

Woodland Men Dancers

Saturday, August 3, 2024 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 5

WINNEBAGO POWWOW 2024

Junior Girls Fancy Shawl

Traditional Dancer, Charles Hindsley

Women's Southern Cloth/Buckskin Dancers

Men's Fancy Dancers

New Breed Singers

Evening Grand Entry

MMIW Dancer

Southern Cloth Dancer

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Question of the Issue:

Tell us about your highlights from the 158th. What are they?

Garan: With all the running around that our communications team did this

year. I didn’t get a chance to really soak up the powwow energy. I made it a

point to stop and dance three intertribals with my son and daughter. It was

pretty hot, but the drums sounded amazing, and the grass felt good. That

re-energized my soul and I got back to work!

My main highlight was I thought our team did a great job! From the WIN coverage to the Big Voice Live Stream to our WTN Webmaster serving as Head Lady.

Our Multi-Media Coordinator, Kevin Ebert helped out greatly and was asked to

carry in a flag as a combat veteran. Good job to all of Winnebago and the crews

who had a hand in this year’s celebration. Please thank the I.T. Department for

helping us with connectivity so we could live stream for the elders, the veterans,

and those who couldn’t make it back to the powwow. Thanks fellas!!!

Brian: The standout experiences from the oldest powwow in North America

celebrating the return of Chief Little Priest & the Company A Scouts were: a)

Flag raising every morning, b) the Iron Woman contest on Thursday evening –

talk about some good dancing! c) the traditional dances for the groupings and

of course the Snake Dance. d) the Jaaji burger from stand #2! O! M! G!! & e)

Seeing our people happy, dancing and singing all weekend. Can’t wait for the

159th!

Tyler: A favorite moment of the 158th, had to be eating in the air conditioned

RV.. it was very humid haha. Other than that, watching the iron worman competition!! My calves were on fire just watching lol. Taking pictures over the days

is the main favorite! It's fun capturing memories/moments. (the boba lemonade

changed my life)

Kevin: **must've got snagged**

Christina: Just to have the honor to lead in the dancers was truly a highlight. Seeing family and friends I haven't seen in a few years! It was nice how

everyone looked out for each other, I truly felt the love! Despite the heat, I think

everyone enjoyed themselves.

Bethani: My highlights from the 158th Annual Homecoming Celebration

would have to be overseeing the livestream production for the powwow. I

think it is awesome that we have the capability to provide a home-felt experience to the people who are unable to attend in-person. It is prob my favorite

livestream production of the year! I also enjoyed being able to take a break

and visit my family, as they had a stand at the powwow this year. I got to eat

a Jaji Burger, which was fireeeeee!!! Oh, and my auntie even had REDBULL

at her stand, so I gotta include that. :) Mostly, I enjoyed watching all the dance

categories and seeing all the beautiful regalia.

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Saturday, August 3, 2024 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 7

2024 WINNEBAGO POWWOW WINNERS

JUNIOR GIRLS HOCHUNK APPLIQUE

1st Place: LETTIE HULIT • WINNEBAGO, NE

2nd Place: ROSELLA WALKER • NEKOOSA, WI

3rd Place: ZAILEY GRANT • SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE

4th Place: CARLENA BASS • WINNEBAGO, NE

5th Place: DALISE BLACKFISH • WINNEBAGO, NE

JR WOMENS NORTHERN TRADITIONAL

1st Place: TASHINA REDHAWK • MISSION, SD

2nd Place: SOPHIE TIGER • CACHE, OK

3rd Place: FAITH GOOD STRIKER • PEYTON, CO

4th Place: MORGAN THOMAS • MAYETTA, KS

5th Place: KATHRYN KIDD • DUCHESNE, UT

SR MENS SOUTHERN STRAIGHT

1st Place: ERWIN MORRIS • WALTHILL, NE

2nd Place: MARSHALL FUNMAKER • AVONDALE, AZ

3rd Place: SKKYLER SNOWBALL • WINNEBAGO, NE

4th Place: HERMAN PARKER • MACY, NE

5th Place: SHUDE VICTORS • WICHITA, KS

JUNIOR GIRLS TRADITIONAL COMBINED

1st Place: MICKAYLA BEAR ROBE• MISSION, SD

2nd Place: MIKAYLA HOWARD• BLOOMFIELD, NM

3rd Place: KIALI THOMPSON • HORTON, KS

4th Place: CAROLYN PARKER • WINNEBAGO, NE

5th Place: EMMA ROBERTS • TAMA, IA

JR WOMENS SOUTHERN TRADITIONAL

1st Place: BLAKE CUNNINGHAM • PAWHUSKA, OK

2nd Place: ASKIW ROAN • PIGEON LAKE, AL

3rd Place: NAOMI NEVAQUAYA • APACHE, OK

4th Place: AMAYA CLARK • WALTHILL, NE

5th Place: TAVEY SHERIDAN • SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE

SR MENS GRASS

1st Place: HAGA CLEVELAND• WINNEBAGO, NE

2nd Place: ADRIAN PRIMEAUX • RAPID CITY, SD

3rd Place: GUY FOX • FARGO, ND

4th Place: JOHN SNOWBALL • WINNEBAGO, NE

5th Place: ISREAL HARLAN • WALTHILL, NE

JUNIOR GIRLS JINGLE

1st Place: WIGMUKE PRIMEAUX • RAPID CITY, SD

2nd Place: NYAH PONKILLA • SAPULPA, OK

3rd Place: PAYTON MILLER • WINNEBAGO, NE

4th Place: RYLEIGH ROMERO • WINNEBAGO, NE

5th Place: CAMBREE MEDICINE BIRD • LOWER BRULE, SD

JR WOMENS JINGLE

1st Place: ASJHA TVETER • PEYTON, CO

2nd Place: JAZLEA ARCORN • ROSEBUD, SD

3rd Place: REBEKAH NEVAQUAYA • APACHE, OK

4th Place: MADELINE CLEVELAND • WINNEBAGO, NE

5th Place: LORRAINA THOMPSON • SHAWANO, WI

SR MENS FANCY

1st Place: DOUGLAS SCHOLFIELD • MAYETTA, KS

2nd Place: SHORTY CRAWFORD • FARGO, ND

3rd Place: AMOS LITTLECROW • RED ROCK, OK

4th Place: MARCUS GARDNER • ETHETE, WY

JUNIOR GIRLS FANCY SHAWL

1st Place: SELENA KAQUATOSH • KESHENA, WI

2nd Place: AUBRIELLE WHITE EYES • WINNEBAGO, NE

3rd Place: WAKIYA DOLEZAL • WINNEBAGO, NE

4th Place: MARISOL TAMAYO • OMAHA, NE

5th Place: LYDIA SHERIDAN• PRAIRIE DU SAC, WI

JR WOMENS FANCY SHAWL

1st Place: OKETWSHA ROBERTS • ATWOOD, OK

2nd Place: SHANDIIN JACK • BARABOO, WI

3rd Place: ALICIA SCHOLFIELD • MAYETTA, KS

4th Place: ZEARA KAPAYOU • MONTOUR, IA

5th Place: LEAH GOSSARD • LINCOLN, NE

JUNIOR BOYS WOODLAND

1st Place: WAMBLI DOLEZAL • WINNEBAGO, NE

2nd Place: LANDON WILLIAMS • NEOPIT, WI

3rd Place: EJ MILLER • BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI

4th Place: ORION CERVANTES • SHAWNEE, OK

5th Place: SEAN BEAR • WINNEBAGO, NE

JR MENS WOODLAND

1st Place: DJ SCOTT • TOMAH, WI

2nd Place: CORDELL FUNMAKER • MADISON, WI

3rd Place: DOUG THOMAS • TAMA, IA

4th Place: KYLE SINE • SAPULPA, OK

5th Place: AKICITA IRVING • MAYETTA, KS

JUNIOR BOYS TRADITIONAL

1st Place: KYSEN HAMILTON • MACY, NE

2nd Place: ANSLEY GRIFFIN III • WINNEBAGO, NE

3rd Place: ANDREWJAY IRONSHELL• SIOUX CITY, IA

JR MENS NORTHERN TRADITIONAL

1st Place: THERON OLNEY • FLAGSTAFF, AZ

2nd Place: ELIJAH LEONARD • BARABOO, WI

3rd Place: RICK PARKER • WALTHILL, NE

3rd Place: JAMES MORRIS • WINNEBAGO, NE

4th Place: SHANE FUNMAKER • REEDSBURG, WI

GOLDEN AGE WOMENS HOCHUNK APPLIQUE

1st Place: VICKIE HINDSLEY • WISCONSIN DELLS, WI

2nd Place: CHERYL FUNMAKER • WISCONSIN DELLS, WI

3rd Place: GRACE SNOWBALL-EARTH • WINNEBAGO, NE

GOLDEN AGE WOMENS NORTHERN & SOUTHERN

TRADITIONAL

1st Place: MARY-LOU DUCHARME • BROKENHEAD, MB

2nd Place: TERRY GRANT • BLOOMFIELD, NM

3rd Place: RHONDA KAMPESKA • WAUBAY, SD

4th Place: NADINE MCKEE • LACROSSE, WI

GOLDEN AGE WOMENS FANCY SHAWL

1st Place: ALICE GOVER • PERKINS, OK

2nd Place: CODI HIGH ELK • DUPREE, SD

GOLDEN AGE WOMENS JINGLE

1st Place: JENNY WILKIE • WAHPETON, ND

2nd Place: THELMA WHITEWATER • WINNEBAGO, NE

JUNIOR BOYS GRASS

1st Place: SIKIMOIHKITOPI WAGNER • STARR SCHOOL, MT

GOLDEN AGE MEN WOODLAND

JR MENS SOUTHERN STRAIGHT

2nd Place: KEON LYONS • WINNEBAGO, NE

1st Place: KEN FUNMAKER • WISCONSIN DELLS, WI

3rd Place: ASHTON LYONS • WINNEBAGO, NE

1st Place: ROSS VICTORS • WICHITA, KS

2nd Place: DENNIS YOUNGBEAR • MONTOUR, IA

4th Place: KLAY LOVEJOY• WINNEBAGO, NE

5th Place: HELUSHKA PRIMEAUX • RAPID CITY, SD

GOLDEN AGE MENS NORTHERN & SOUTHERN COMBINED

JR MENS GRASS

1st Place: PATRICK MOORE • GUTHERIE, OK

JUNIOR BOYS FANCY

1st Place: TYRIN LASLEY • TAMA, IA

2nd Place: CHARLES HINDSLEY• WINNEBAGO, NE

1st Place: DEACON MILLER • WALTHILL, NE

2nd Place: HOCOKAN TWO EAGLE • ROSEBUD, SD

3rd Place: WILLIAM GILBERT • FLANDREAU, SD

2nd Place: BRAXTON VARGAS • WINNEBAGO, NE

3rd Place: WAMBDI CLAIRMONT • LAWRENCE, KS

4th Place: DENNIS YOUNGBEAR • MONTOUR, IA

3rd Place: MARLIN CLEVELAND • WINNEBAGO, NE

4th Place: NAHCS WAHWASSUCK • MAYETTA, KS

5th Place: BRIAN ROBERTSON • SISSETON, SD

4th Place: JEFFREY BERRIDGE • WINNEBAGO, NE

5th Place: DARRELL BLACKBIRD III • MACY, NE

5th Place: BLAKE MCCAULEY • MACY, NE

GOLDEN AGE MENS GRASS

JR MENS FANCY

1st Place: TODD IKE • OMAHA, NE

TEEN GIRLS APPLIQUE

1st Place: CANKU ONE STAR • ROSEBUD, SD

2nd Place: KENNARD PARKER • MACY, NE

1st Place: CALY WOLFLEADER • WINNEBAGO, NE

2nd Place: DANIEL SCHOLFIELD • MAYETTA, KS

3rd Place: SIDNEY KEAHNA • TAMA, IA

2nd Place: DACIA WARRINGTON • SAVAGE, MN

3rd Place: DASAN SCHOLFIELD • MAYETTA, KS

3rd Place: JULIA PETTIBONE • HAYWARD, WI

4th Place: PRESTON OLNEY • FLAGSTAFF, AZ

GOLDEN AGE MEN FANCY

4th Place: SENECA PYAWASIT • LAC FLAMBEAU, WI

5th Place: DYAMI BERRIDGE • WINNEBAGO, NE

1st Place: THORPE SINE • GLENPOOL, OK

5th Place: AVA PETTIBONE • HAYWARD, WI

2nd Place: PETE SNOWBALL • WINNEBAGO, NE

SR WOMENS HOCHUNK APPLIQUE

3rd Place: MIKE SCHEIBLHOFER • OMAHA, NE

TEEN GIRLS TRADITIONAL

1st Place: ANDREA SNOWBALL • WINNEBAGO, NE

1st Place: NOKIE TRUJILLO • DUCHSENE, UT

2nd Place: SEMIA SNOWBALL• WINNEBAGO, NE

DRUM CONTEST WINNERS:

2nd Place: JUSTINA ELKRIVER • MAYETTA, KS

3rd Place: AUTUMN WHITE • BLACK RIVER, WI

INVITED ONLY SINGING CONTEST:

3rd Place: PARIS LAPOINTE • BRAINERD, MN

4th Place: ANNE THUNDERCLOUD • TOMAH, WI

4th Place: TATUM BURGESS • CACHE, OK

5th Place: TIFFANI WARNER • WINNEBAGO, NE

1st Place: MOTOWN

5th Place: MACI HAYES • MACY, NE

2nd Place: SMOKEY TOWN

SR WOMENS NORTHERN TRADITIONAL

3rd Place: WHITETAIL BOYZ

TEEN GIRLS JINGLE

1st Place: MARIA GARCIA • WINNEBAGO, NE

4th Place: HAY CREEK

1st Place: NAOMI IKE • OMAHA, NE

2nd Place: DELLA SPOTTED TAIL • ROSEBUD, SD

5th Place: YOUNG BEAR

2nd Place: LOURDES DUPRIS • EAGLE BUTTE, SD

3rd Place: DANIELLE DECOTEAU • PEEVER, SD

3rd Place: LILY GRANT • BLOOMFIELD, SD

4th Place: ALISON SAUNSOCI • WALTHILL, NE

4th Place: JOCELYN PARKER • WINNEBAGO, NE

5th Place: NAOMI PETERS • WAUSAU, WI

5th Place: TAELYN REDBOY, LAWRENCE, KS

SR WOMENS SOUTHERN BUCKSKIN/CLOTH

TEEN GIRLS FANCY SHAWL

1st Place: BRIDGET MORRIS • WALTHILL, NE

1st Place: TALIA ROBERTSON • SISSETON, SD

2nd Place: MYCHAL GRANT • BLOOMFIELD, NM

2nd Place: MIMI COONS • WINNEBAGO, NE

3rd Place: LATONDA MORRIS • MACY, NE

3rd Place: KARIS MILLER • MAYETTA, KS

4th Place: JANET SAUPITTY • CACHE, OK

4th Place: EMBER-SKY PRIMEAUX • SAPULPA, OK

5th Place: SNOW WING WAGNER • STARR SCHOOL, MT

5th Place: PAULA CLOUD • LAKE DELTON, WI

SR WOMENS JINGLE

TEEN BOYS WOODLAND

1st Place: KIMBERLY BIG BEAR • GARRISON, MN

1st Place: MISU DOLEZAL • WINNEBAGO, NE

2nd Place: TANKSI CLAIRMONT• MARSHALL, IA

2nd Place: PAYTON ROBERTS PELKEY• LAWRENCE, KS

3rd Place: RACHEL ESPINO • BROOKLYN PARK, MN

3rd Place: FRANCIS DELABREAU • NEOPIT, WI

4th Place: ASHLEY LEE • SISSETON, SD

TEEN BOYS TRADITIONAL

1st Place: ODIE TRUJILLO • DUCHESNE, UT

2nd Place: ELIAS LEONARD • BARABOO, WI

3rd Place: AVANDER GALVIN • MACY, NE

4th Place: AISON FUNMAKER• WISCONSIN DELLS, WI

5th Place: CHAZ VARGAS • WALTHILL, NE

TEEN BOYS GRASS

1st Place: OMANI CLAIRMONT • MARSHALL, IA

2nd Place: LEVI CLEVELAND • EAU CLAIRE, WI

3rd Place: AIDEN DALE • MACY, NE

4th Place: RYLAN PARKER • WINNEBAGO, NE

5th Place: HAYDEN HOCKLEY • EL DORADO, KS

TEENS BOYS FANCY

1st Place: PERSHING KAQUATOSH • KESHENA, WI

2nd Place: KANE SHERIDAN • MACY, NE

3rd Place: PATRICK BURTT • WINNEBAGO, NE

4th Place: CADIN PAINTER • WINNEBAGO, NE

5th Place: JADEN PAINTER • WINNEBAGO, NE

SR WOMENS FANCY SHAWL

1st Place: JOSETTE SCHOLFIELD• MAYETTA, KS

2nd Place: MARLO LANGDEAU • LOWER BRULE, SD

3rd Place: ASHLEE JACOBSEN • PERKINS, OK

SR MENS WOODLAND

1st Place: DARREL DELABREAU • NEOPIT, WI

2nd Place: VJ WOLFLEADER • WINNEBAGO, NE

3rd Place: PAUL SYRETTE • PORTAGE, MI

4th Place: JAIME CERVANTES • SHAWNEE, OK

5th Place: JOSH ZUNKER • SCHOFIELD, WI

SR MENS NORTHERN TRADITIONAL

1st Place: GEORGE GREEN • MINNEAPOLIS, MN

2nd Place: LES PAINTER • WINNEBAGO, NE

3rd Place: HOONCHPENASHEGA CLEVELAND • WINNEBAGO, NE

4th Place: QUINCE BASS • WINNEBAGO, NE

5th Place: SAMUEL GRANT • WALTHILL, NE

JR WOMENS HOCHUNK APPLIQUE

1st Place: BRITTANY PELKEY • LAWRENCE, KS

2nd Place: CALISTA STUMBLINGBEAR • BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI

3rd Place: KAIRA WOLFE • WINNEBAGO, NE

4th Place: SHAUNDIIN LONG • WINNEBAGO, NE

5th Place: TIA LONETREE-GRAY • AVONDALE, AZ

Page 8 • Winnebago Indian News • Saturday, August 3, 2024

TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

Con’t. from last issue...

Enrollment 638 Contract have not received the full allocation and the BIA has

not responded.

Eugene DeCora motioned to authorize

Tribal Administration to work with Legal to

follow-up. Rona Stealer seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes

(0) no

(0) abstain Motion

carried.

2024 Annual Homecoming Pow-Wow

Budget

Eugene DeCora will bring the Budget

back after the Pow-Wow Committee meets

next week. No action.

Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to go into

Executive Session. Lorelei DeCora seconded.

VOTE: (5) yes

(0) no

(0) abstain Motion

carried.

In Executive Session at 10:43 a.m.

IS – in at 11:00 a.m.

TL – out at 12:30 p.m

Lorelei DeCora motioned to come out of

Executive Session. Isaac Smith seconded.

VOTE: (4) yes

(0) no

(0) abstain

Motion

carried.

Out of Executive Session at 2:14 p.m.

Isaac Smith motioned to adjourn. Lorelei

DeCora seconded.

VOTE: (4) yes

(0) no

(0) abstain

Motion

carried.

Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned the

Meeting at 2:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lorelei DeCora

Tribal Council Secretary

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

LAW ENFORCEMENT & FIRE

DEPARTMENT UPDATE

U.S. ATTORNEY UPDATE

June 24, 2024

TRIBAL COUNCIL:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Isaac Smith – in at 9:11 a.m.

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer

Eugene DeCora Sr. – in at 9:34 a.m.

Coly Brown

Kenneth Mallory – in at 9:30 a.m.

Aric Armell – in at 9:09 a.m.

Teresa Littlegeorge – out at 10:24 a.m.

OTHERS:

Acting BIA Chief justin Schmiedt

Eric Schoemaker

Anthony Walker

Tabitha Free

Michele Mitchell

Makayla Heard

Lecia Wright

Susan Lehr

Abby Gallagher

Cecelia Earth

Lynelle Blackhawk

Kevin Ebert

James Sun

Esther Mercer

Ireta Frazier

Danelle Smith

Rob Sellers

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Victoria

Kitcheyan Called the Meeting To Order at

9:07 a.m.

PRAYER: Offered by Coly Brown

AGENDA: Law Enforcement Update, Fire

Department Update, U.S. Attorney Update,

Executive Session.

Coly Brown motioned to approve the

agenda. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.

VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain

Motion carried.

Law Enforcement Update – presented

by Acting BIA Chief Justin Schmiedt, Eric

Shoemaker

PD Building Issues – Womens’ Bathroom

& Mens’ Bathroom need attention repairs.

Have 2 Detailed Officers coming, one

from Turtle Mountain & one from Crow

Creek. Have one new School Police Officer

coming, Roxanne Hunger, just waiting for a

training waiver. Have two Police Officers in

the on-boarding process, one to go to the

Police Academy but on the waiting list for

July 2024, a Richard Burns. Discussion in

Law Enforcement concerns from the Tribal

Council.

FBI – Safe Trailers is a federal task force

signed November 30, 2023 made up of FBI,

Federal Marshalls, Dakota County & Thurston County, supervised by Sam Roberts,

FBI. Assistant US Attorney Lecia Wright

will give his contact information to the Tribal Council so the Tribal Council can get a

copy of this Task Force Agreement signed

November 30, 2023. This is the first time

the Winnebago Tribal Council was informed

there is this Task Force. Dakota County and

Thurston County do not have jurisdiction on

the Winnebago Reservation to pursue vehicles onto the Reservation down to our river

bottom roads. This is regarding a Dakota

County Deputy pursuing a vehicle onto the

reservation last week & claiming he has jurisdiction because Dakota County is on the

federal task force. District One, BIA-OJS is

investigating this pursuit.

US Attorney Update – Susan Lehr, US Attorney & Lecia Wright, Assistant US Attorney.

Provided an update on Federal Convictions since their last Update. US Attorney’s

Office out of Omaha is working on a collaboration with the Winnebago Public School

for education.

Aric Armell motioned to go into Executive

Session. Eugene DeCora seconded.

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

Motion carried.

In Executive Session.

Isaac Smith motioned to come out of

Executive Session. Aric Armell seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Out of Executive Session at 11:50 a.m.

Fire Department Update – presented by

Volunteer Fire Chief Isaac Smith

The Winnebago Volunteer Fire Department has not received the 638 Funds for

the Volunteer Fire Department they use for

maintenance & servicing the Fire vehicles of

$5,000.00 per year, since 2022.

Lorelei DeCora motioned to request the

Treasurer, CFO, Grants & Contracts Specialist to research how the Winnebago Volunteer

Fire Department can access the $5,000.00

per year from the Winnebago Tribe’s 638

funds since 2022. Aric Armell seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn Eugene

DeCora seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan adjourned the meeting at 12:27 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lorelei DeCora,

Winnebago Tribal Council Secretary

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

SPECIAL EMERGENCY MEETING ON

FLOODING

June 24, 2024

TRIBAL COUNCIL:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Isaac Smith

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer

Eugene DeCora Sr.

Coly Brown

Kenneth Mallory – Absent

Aric Armell

Teresa Littlegeorge – Absent

OTHERS:

Laura Huffman

Kevin Ebert

Jasmine Lammers

Zach Hansen

Jaleel Mangum

Julie Smithart

James Price

Lynelle Blackhawk

Tom Teesdale

Ireta Frazier

Ron Nohr

Autumn Nieman

Tyresha Romero

Brian Chamberlain

Annabess Preston

Erika Dunn

Mark Aldrich

Garan Coons

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Victoria

Kitcheyan Called the Meeting To Order at

1:04 p.m.

PRAYER: Offered by Vice-Chairman

Isaac Smith

AGENDA: Emergency Meeting on

Flooding.

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the

agenda. Isaac Smith seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Emergency Management on the Flooding

– Julie Smithart, Ron Nohr,

Missouri River to estimated to crest tomorrow morning, team is monitoring both

sides of the River on the Reservation..

Communications showed drone footage

Finance has Emergency Management

System for those Tribal employees working

on Flood Mitigation & Emergency Disaster

Relief and will received hazard pay. The

Tribal Council has an Emergency Grant for

Tribal Member Relief in a Natural Disaster for

those displaced due to the flooding. Limit

one grant per household.

Communications & Wild Life & Parks to

do info on our social media outlets for roads

closures for the public safety.

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska will

begin searching for funding to build a permanent Berm around the WinnaVegas Casino since this flooding has been happening

every few years. The Emergency Manager

will research sources for this funding.

Aric Armell motioned to adopt Resolution

#24-154 Declaration of State of Emergency

for the Winnebago Reservation Flooding.

Isaac Smith seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn. Eugene

DeCora seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan adjourned the Meeting at 2:03 p.m.

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

TREASURER’S REPORT

July 1, 2024

TRIBAL COUNCIL:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Isaac Smith

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer

Eugene DeCora Sr.

Coly Brown

Kenneth Mallory – in at 2:20 p.m.

Aric Armell

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Littlegeorge

Lorelei DeCora,

OTHERS:

Winnebago Tribal Council Secreetary

Mike Means

Petra Nielsen

Tom Teesdale

Ray Thomas

Christian Rogers

Christina Parker

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

Mark Aldrich

REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

Angel Derochie

July 1, 2024

Barbara Pretends Eagle

Cecelia Earth

TRIBAL COUNCIL:

Garan Coons

Victoria Kitcheyan

Beth Wewel

Isaac Smith – in at 9:45 a.m.

David Edwards

Lorelei DeCora

Kiva Harden

Rona Stealer

Nakia Mallory

Eugene DeCora Sr.

Jasmine Lammers

Coly Brown

Lance Morgan

Kenneth Mallory

Tanya Baker

Aric Armell – in at 9:20 a.m.

Tyresha Romero

Teresa Littlegeorge

Terri Lee Medina

OTHERS:

Billie Kitcheyan

Tyresha Romero

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Victoria

Lynelle Blackhawk

Kitcheyan Called the Meeting to Order at

Christina Parker

1:02 p.m.

Brandon Stout

PRAYER: Offered by Aric Armell

Garan Coons

AGENDA: Add: 1) IT Camera Placement

Cecelia Earth

Map; 2) Procurement Policy Revision Below

Kellie Snow

$3,000.00; 3) Executive Session; 4) Pyro

Esther Mercer

Jasmine Lammer Technicians for the July 3, 2024 Winnebago

Fire Works Display.

Barbara Pretends Eagle

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Victoria

Kitcheyan Called the Meeting To Order at the agenda. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.

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

9:18 a.m.

Motion

carried.

PRAYER: Offered by Eugene DeCora Sr.

WCHS – presented by Beth Wewel &

AGENDA:

Coly Brown motioned to approve the David Edwards

Working on bonding for their finances.

agenda. Rona Stealer seconded.

Will

follow-up with the General Counsel.

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

IS – out RS - out

Motion carried.

Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to accept

Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan thanked

the

May 2024 WCHS Financial Report. Euour team that worked together to prevent

gene

DeCora seconded.

flooding at our WinnaVegas Casino Resort.

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

READING OF THE MINUTES:

Motion carried.

AA – in at 9:20 a.m.

Winnebago Gaming Commission – preEugene DeCora motioned to approve the

sented

by Nakia Mallory

June 17, 2024 Mid-Monthly Meeting Minutes.

Gaming Commission is updating their

Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.

Quickbooks. Will send an updated

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

Aric Armell motioned to accept the May

Motion carried.

2024

Winnebago Gaming Commission FiAric Armell motioned to approve the June

20, 2024 General Counsel Meeting Minutes. nancial Report. Eugene DeCora seconded.

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

Eugene DeCora seconded.

Motion

carried.

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

RS

back

Motion carried.

War Horse – presented by Lance Morgan

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the

June 21, 2024 CEO Report Meeting Minutes. and Angel Derochie

HCI brought the 2024 29% non-gaming

Coly Brown seconded.

dividend

to the Winnebago Tribe of 2.4

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

million.

Motion carried.

Lorelei DeCora motioned to accept the

Aric Armell motioned to approve the June

May

2024 War Horse Financial Report. Eu24, 2024 Law Enforcement, Fire Department

gene

DeCora seconded.

& U.S. Attorney Updates Meeting Minutes.

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

Coly Brown seconded.

Motion carried.

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

Lorelei DeCora expressed appreciation

Motion carried.

to

HCI

for the 2024 non-gaming dividend.

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the

IS - back

June 24, 2024 Special Emergency Meeting

WinnaVegas Casino – presented by Tom

on Flooding Meeting Minutes. Coly Brown

Teesdale

and Mike Means

seconded.

Discussion

on the aging water & sewer

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

systems and they are currently at capacity.

Motion carried.

Discussion on the hotel structural issues.

RATIFY THE FIVE SIGNATURES:

Estimated repairs & updates is $395,561.00.

NEW BUSINESS:

Credit Committee By-Laws & Forms There will be further discussion with the

Tribal Council on these issues.

Update

Aric Armell motioned to accept the May

Aric Armell motioned to refer the Credit

2024

WinnaVegas Casino Financial Report.

Committee to the General Counsel to assist

Isaac

Smith seconded.

with updating the Credit Committee By-Laws

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

and Forms. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.

Motion carried.

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

Break

Motion carried

Winnebago Gaming Development CorOLD BUSINESS:

poration, Iron Horse/Native Start Casinos

TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:

EXECUTIVE SESSION:Aric Armell mo- – presented by Sharon Chamberlain

Aric Armell motioned for the WGDC to

tioned to go into Executive Session. Teresa

work

with WinnaVegas on the template for

Littlegeorge seconded.

their monthly financial report. Isaac Smith

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

seconded.

Motion carried

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

In Executive Session at 9:25 a.m.

Motion

carried

IS – in at 9:45 a.m.

Rona Stealer motioned to accept the

Coly Brown motioned to come out of

Executive Session. Rona Stealer seconded. WGDC April 2024 Financial Report. Isaac

Smith seconded.

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

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

Motion carriedOut of Executive Session at

Motion carried.

10:59 a.m.

Isaac Smith motioned to waive the monthADJOURN:

ly

lease

fee of $2,685/month for the Native

Coly Brown motioned to Adjourn. Aric

Star

on

a

temporary basis until renewal in

Armell seconded.

September 2024. Aric Armell seconded.

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

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

Motion carried.

Motion

carried

Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan adBreak

journed the meeting at 10:59 a.m.

CFO Report – presented by Jasmine

Lammers

Respectfully submitted,

Winnebago Indian News Ad Rate Policy

Lorelei DeCora,

Rona Stealer motioned to approve the

Winnebago Tribal Council Secretary

new Winnebago Indian News Ad Rate Policy.

Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.

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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES

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

Motion carried.

Data Center Policy

Eugene DeCora motioned to table the

Data Center Policy until the next General

Counsel Meeting. Lorelei DeCora seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Travel and Expense Reimbursement

Policy

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the

Trave and Expense Reimbursement Policy.

Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to approve adding

an exception to the Payroll Advance Policy:

An exception to the Payroll Advance Policy

to allow an additional advance during the

week of Pow-wow 2024 and 6 months of

employment to 1 month. Eligibility is requested by COB

7-22-24 and Docusign approved by 12

p.m. Tuesday 7-23-24 . The advance will be

available on Wednesday 7-24-24. Eugene

DeCora seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Procurement Policy Revision Below

$3,000.00

Lorelei DeCora motioned there should

be no conflict of interest when the programs

are getting services like food in their staff

development. Aric Armell seconded.

OBJECT: ED, RS

VOTE: (2) yes, LD, AA (6) no, RS, TL,

KM, CB, IS, ED (0) abstain

Motion failed.

Exact amount of the HCI 29% of the

Non-Gaming Dividend is $2,488.991.00.

VOTE:

Fiber Optic Project. The CFO has met

with them a few times about a Business Plan

Aric Armell motioned to accept the May

2024 CFO Financial Report. Eugene DeCora

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

2024 Annual Homecoming Pow-wow

Budget

Isaac Smith motioned to approve the 158

Annual Chief Little Priest Return of the Omaha Scouts Pow-Wow Budget of $279,500.00.

Aric Armell seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Eugene DeCora motioned to go into

Executive Session. Aric Armell seconded.

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

Motion carried.

In Executive Session at 4:40 p.m.

LD – out 4:41 p.m.

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn. Eugene

DeCora seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan adjourned the meeting at 12:33 p.m.

Eugene DeCora motioned to come out

of Executive Session. Teresa Littlegeorge

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Out of Executive Session at 5:32 p.m.

Aric Armell motioned to approve $100 stipend for the Pyr0-Techs, July 3, 2024 Community Fire Works Display, for insurance

purposes from Tribal Council Donations.

Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn. Rona

Stealer seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan adjourned the meeting at 5:32 p.m.

Oria

Respectfully submitted,

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary,

Winnebago Tribal Council

Concur:

Victoria Kitcheyan,

Tribal Chairwoman,

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

MEET AND GREET WITH THE WINNEBAGO RECOVERY PROGRAM

July 2, 2024

TRIBAL COUNCIL:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Isaac Smith

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer – in at 9:08 a.m.

Eugene DeCora Sr. – Absent

Coly Brown

Kenneth Mallory

Aric Armell – in at 9:13 a.m.

Teresa Littlegeorge – PTO

OTHERS:

Victor Behrig

Dr. Mona Zuffante

Amanda Stevens

Scott Alrich

Kevin Ebert

David Edwards

Nate Big Fire

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Victoria

Kitcheyan Called the Meeting To Order at

9:06 a.m.

PRAYER: Offered by Vice-Chairman

Isaac Smith

AGENDA: Meet and Greet With the

Winnebago Recovery PrograS

Isaac Smith motioned to approve the

agenda. Coly Brown seconded.

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

Motion carried.

RS – in at 9:08 a.m.

Victor Gehrig, Winnebago Recovery

Program Director

The Hafl-Way House is a 10 bed unit.

Discussion

AA – in at 9:13 a.m.

Isaac Smith motioned to set up follow-up

on the Winnebago Recovery Program on

Monday, August 5, 2024 in the Regular Tribal

Council meeting. Aric Armell seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Isaac Smith motioned to go into Executive

Session. Aric Armell seconded.

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

Motion carried.

In Executive Session at 10:19 a.m.

Lorelei DeCora motioned to come out of

Executive Session. Aric Armell seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Out of Executive Session at 11:43 a.m.

Aric Armell motioned to adjourn.

Isaac Smith seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Chairwoman Victoria Kitcheyan adjourned the meeting at 11:43 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lorelei DeCora, Secretary,

Winnebago Tribal Council

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

PHYSICAL RESOURCES REPORT

July 8, 2024

TRIBAL COUNCIL:

Victoria Kitcheyan – PTO

Isaac Smith – PTO

Lorelei DeCora

Rona Stealer

Eugene DeCora Sr.

Coly Brown

Kenneth Mallory

Aric Armell – Absent

Terresa Littlegeorge

OTHERS:

Lynelle Blackhawk

Cecelia Earth

Esther Mercer

Ireta Frazier

Autumn Nieman

Julie Smithart

Brittany Thomas

Fannie LaTray

Robin Armell

Kevin Ebert

Jasmine Lammers

Ron Nohr

James Price

Kate Curl

CALL TO ORDER: Tribal Council Secretary Lorelei DeCora Called the Meeting

To Order at 9:05 a.m.

PRAYER: Offered by Coly Brown

AGENDA: Add: FY 2025 Winnebago

Tribe ICBDG Infrastructure Grant; Add:

Winnebago Tribe FY 2025 EPA General

Assistance Program Grant; Add Executive

Session.

Coly Brown motioned to approve the

agenda. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Land Management – presented by

Fannie LaTray

South Thunderway Subdivision

Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt

Resolution #24-160 approve the South of

Thunderway Subdivision containing 31

Lots for additional housing on the Winnebago Reservation for the Winnebago enrolled

members. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Eugene DeCora motioned to rescind the

motion that approved the Acorn Contract

for the Land Use Plan. Kenneth Mallory

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Eugene DeCora motioned to approve

the Olsson Proposal of $85,000.00 for the

Land Use Plan. Coly Brown seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Emergency Management – presented

by Julie Smithart.

August 20-22, 2024 Public Information

Officer training scheduled and no one

has signed up for it yet. FEMA is providing the training. Is there going to be a

charge for the food since the Winnebago

Tribe is responsible for the food during the

training? Garan and Julie came up with the

recommended list of who should be in the

training. Julie is continuing to work on the

Hazard Mitigation Plan with the contractor.

They will schedule a meet & greet with the

Tribal Council for a future date. Emergency

Management, Julie was denied access to

the Casino Land by Woodbury County when

she attempted to enter in a Winnebago Tribe

Logo-marked vehicle during the threatened

flooding. A letter from the Winnebago Tribe

should be sent to Woodbury County, our

Emergency Management must be granted

access onto our Casino lands when there is

threatened flooding to act in an Emergency

Management Capacity. Julie has completed

Salamander Training to make IDs during an

emergency.

Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to accept

the June 2024 Emergency Management

Report. Kenneth Mallory seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Physical Resources Report – presented

by Ireta Frazier & Autumn Nieman

Tribal Housing. Councilwoman DeCora

asked if Tribal Housing obtains a baseline

test on meth before a tenant moves in and

is there random meth testing ongoing in the

Tribal Housing Units? Ireta explained the

cost of meth baseline testing and random

meth testing is very expensive. Councilwoman DeCora requested for the public safety

these meth tests at baseline and randomly

are a public health measure and the Policy

needs to be written on this and the funding

located for the testing.

Eugene DeCora motioned to accept

the Physical Resources June 2024 Report.

Kenneth Mallory seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Break

Native Star Building Maintenance – presented by Ireta Frazier, James Price & Ron

Nohr

On 7/3/24 the roof leaked over the Casino

due to a solar panel pipes blown apart. On

6/17/24 had a clogged floor drain. Morningside Plumbing found a collapsed pipe under

the floor that leads to the grease trap. Zach

will camera that area. In the Kitchen there

was a freezer building up ice and broke

a pipe. 2 HVAC units had to be replaced

above the laundromat. Toilets are leaking.

Christiansen Construction built the building over 40 years ago. Ron says while these

smaller separate repairs are expensive, the

actual building is structurally sound. Physical Resources will do a scope of work & a

budget for these repairs and bring it back

to the Tribal Council.

Three Parks/Playgrounds

There is $870,000.00 available. HCI Bid

1.2 million (the lowest bid), so are short

$300,000.00 to $400,000.00. There will be

a meeting on Wednesday to get the project

within budget.

Rona Stealer motioned to adopt Resolution #24-161 approve the FY 2025 Winnebago Tribe ICDBG Infrastructure Grant

of $1.641.060,00 from HUD ICDBG Single

Purpose Infrastructure for the South Thunderway Development. Eugene DeCora

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt Resolution #24-162, approve the Winnebago

Tribe FY 2025 EPA General Assistance

Program grant of $133,592.00 with proposed

work plan for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Environmental Program Department.

Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to go

into Executive Session. Eugene DeCora

seconded.

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

Motion carried

In Executive Session at 10:47 a.m.

Kenneth Mallory motioned to come out

of Executive Session. Eugene DeCora

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Out of Executive Session at 10:57 a.m.

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 10:58 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lorelei DeCora,

Winnebago Tribal Council Secretary

WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

CEO REPORT

July 10, 2024

TRIBAL COUNCIL:

Victoria Kitcheyan

Isaac Smith – in at 10:33 a.m.

Lorelei DeCora -out at 2:40 p.m.

Rona Stealer

Eugene DeCora Sr.

Coly Brown – out at 9:25 a.m.

Kenneth Mallory – in at 9:05 a.m.

Aric Armell – in at 9:14 a.m.

Teresa Littlegeorge

OTHERS:

Brittany Thomas

Michelle LeMere

Kevin Ebert

Kellie Snow

Esias Roberts

Patrice Bass

Esther Mercer

Lewis St. Cyr

Tyresha Romero

Brandon Stout

Kiana Lewis

Willy Bass

Amy LaPointe

Janelle DeCora

Terri Lee Medina

Ireta Frazier

Ceclia Earth

Billie Kitcheyan

Garan Coons

Kathy LaRose

Corrine Gilpin

Cela Payer

Emily Smith

Summer Snow

Elaine Rice Decorah

Gabriel Aldrich

Caprice Snow

Jacob Walker

Maria Scott

Pernell Blackfish Jr.

Darian Rave

John Rave

Craig Cleveland Jr.

My Soul Earth Kearnes

CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Victoria

Kitcheyan Called the Meeting To Order at

9:04 a.m.

PRAYER: Offered by Eugene DeCora

AGENDA: Add under 4. C. Resolution

#24-161A Amendment; add under 6.b. 2024

Annual Homecoming Pow-wow Budget; add

MMIR Pow-wow.

Rona Stealer motioned to approve the

agenda. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.

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

Motion carried.

CEO Report – presented by Esther

Mercer

Discussion on Child Support Arrearages.

Other discussion.

Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to accept

the June 2024 CEO Report. Aric Armell

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

CAO Report – presented by Lynelle

Blackhawk

Ho-Chunk Giving Program Discussion.

Two Tribal Council priorities for the HoChunk Giving Program is the Veterans Park

Renovation and a Splash Pad in the community. There will be another survey to get more

input on priorities from the Tribal employees.

Kenneth Mallory motioned to accept

the June 2024 CAO Report. Rona Stealer

seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Break

Camera Surveillance Policy

Worked on by CFO, Information Technology and Finance.

Discussion

Aric Armell motioned to approve the

Camera Surveillance Policy as presented.

Eugene DeCora seconded.

OBJECT: KM, LD

VOTE: (4) yes, RS, TL, ED, AA (1) no,

LD

(1) abstain, KM Motion carried.

Ho-Chunk Youth Council Board Applicants

Eugene DeCora motioned to appoint Caden Cleveland to the Ho-Chunk Youth Council Board. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Discussion

Rona Stealer motioned to nominate Lula

DeCora for appointment to the Ho-Chunk

Youth Council Board. Teresa Littlegeorge

seconded.

OBJECT: LD

VOTE: (4) yes, KM, TL, RS, AA (1) no

(1) abstain, ED Motion carried.

Lorelei DeCora motioned to appoint Anna

Berridge to the Ho-Chunk Youth Council

Board. Aric Armell seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Aric Armell motioned to keep advertising

for 2 Ho-Chunk Youth Council vacancies.

Kenneth Mallory seconded.

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

Motion carried.

Boys & Girls Club of Hocak Nisoc Haci

MOU

Kenneth Mallory motioned to adopt Resolution #24-163, approve the Boys & Girls

Club of Hocak Nisoc Haci Memorandum of

Agreement

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

Motion carried.

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