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Volume 54, Number 2
Featured on our masthead for this second
issue of 2025 is the icon representing the
Eagle Clan / Caxsap Hikikarac. The Eagle
Clan holds many important responsibilities
within the tribe, including those being related to assisting the Thunder Clan as well as
other political and social functions. Eagle
clansmen held the responsibility to serve as
bodyguards of the chiefs. They also served
as soldiers in warfare. The Eagle Clan is
one of the four sky clans. The warriors from
this clan were known as the special forces
of the HoChunk army. The arm and ankle
bands worn by Eagle clansmen would signify
deeds a warrior accomplished during battle.
Families belonging to the Eagle Clan include:
Armell, Baker, Brown, DeCora, Hensley,
Hinman, Houghton, Hunter, Johnson, Little
Thunder, Little Walker, McKee, Rainbow,
Rice, Ricehill, Walker, Whitewater, and
Yellowbank. Our gratitude to the HoChunk
Renaissance Department for their assistance
in providing this information.
Nį̄šoc Nįgešąną
Bago Bits
Last Bear Moon
Powwow Poster!
page: 7
Hųc wiconį ňa
First Bear Moon
Saturday, February 1, 2025
WTN HIRES NEW CEO
By Brian Chamberlain / Darla LaPointe
Photo by
[Winnebago, NE] The Winnebago Tribe
of Nebraska would like to announce the
hiring of its new Chief Executive Officer,
Ms. Darla LaPointe. LaPointe is from Winnebago and is a member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Coming onboard
with the tribe just prior to the holiday period
in December of 2024, LaPointe is the third
person to fill the position since it was created in 2015. One tribal council member
from that period stated, “We created the
position so the tribal organization could
have a leadership role filled at all times.
It’s interesting to note that each of the
tribal members who’ve held the post have
been women.”
The CEO for the Winnebago Tribe oversees the daily operations of the organization and is directly responsible for leading
the hundreds of staff members who work
for our people. Each of the programs and
departments that are a part of the tribal
entity cover a wide range of areas. As
they carry out their various duties serving
the over 5700 tribal members, the overall
direction of the tribe is partly determined
by the CEO.
As part of our story for the new selection
of a Chief Executive Officer, LaPointe has
written her own introduction below.
Hello! My name is Darla LaPointe, and
I am a member of the Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska. I belong to the Snake Clan. My
parents are Daryl LaPointe Sr. and Mary
Greaves. I have lived in Winnebago most
of my life, where I attended HeadStart,
St. Augustine Indian Mission, WPS, and
NICC. I am the mother of 6 boys and the
grandmother of 6 - 3 boys and 3 girls.
I currently hold an Associate of Arts
Degree in Liberal Arts, from NICC, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
from Wayne State College, and a Master
of Science in Education - School Administration, also from Wayne State College. I
have spent the last six and a half years as
an elementary teacher at the Winnebago
Public School. Prior to teaching, I served
a 3-year term on the Winnebago Tribal
Council, served as the Education Director
for the Winnebago Tribe, Dean of Admissions and Records & Director of Financial
Aid at Little Priest Tribal College.
I enjoy living in Winnebago with my
family and friends and have seen many
changes that have taken place over the
years. As CEO, I hope to move forward
and continue to support the growth of
our Winnebago community as well as our
tribal members in a positive and respectful
manner. I believe we must work together
to provide a better future for the next
generations so our people can continue
to thrive and prosper.
Thank you.
Darla LaPointe
[Editor’s Note] Welcome aboard! We
look forward to working with you.
WCHS’s WinnHealth Record Launching February 1st
January 22nd, Ho-Chunk Renaissance
hosted a family game night played in the
HoCak Language. Booths were set up with
carnival/board games, henna painting, face
painting, a pair of magicians and a balloon
artist. This Family friendly event was made
possible with the help and donations from
Human Services ‘Nikjak Wakacar Sacred
Children Care Center’ and HoChunk Inc.
By: Erin McElroy, Communications Manager
Congratulations to the Lady Indians JH
basketball team for winning the BR Tourney!
January 25th
January 24th, the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System hosted a Senior
tea time event. The Public Health Nursing
Department is reaching out to those who are
aged 50-77, are a current or former smoker
within the last 15 years, and have a 20-packyear smoking history. If the criteria is met, you
could be eligible for screening incentives. For
more information call (402)745-3950
A new Eletronic Health Record (EHR) that
will transform care.
Winnebago, NE – Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System is excited to announce
that its new, modern, WinnHealth Record will
launch on February 1st. WinnHealth Record
will be WCHS’s new electronic health record
(EHR) software, boosting collaboration and improving consistency to create a better patient
experience for our relatives.
“As we looked to upgrade our EHR, in
every phase from vendor selection and
building to testing and training, our Health
System has been focused on creating an
electronic health record that best aligns
with our strategic direction” explains Austin
Schanzenbach, Chief Transformation Officer and Project Lead. “Launching WinnHealth
Record will mean significant improvements in
functionality, collaboration, automation, security, and patient safety across all services
creating a better patient experience.”
For the past year, WCHS’s project team
has been working with a healthcare information systems company to setup a new EHR.
Among other critical phases of this process in
December and January, WCHS completed the
“mock live” and “integrated testing” phases,
where a wide variety of different patient
scenarios impacting all departments were
tested from scheduling, registration, and
orders to discharge and billing. These phases
allowed the team to discover issues or discrepancies and resolve them before going live.
These phases are critical because they will limit
the number of problems that will come to light
in the first few weeks of an implementation
as significant and multifaceted as this one.
“I am sure I speak for the entire project
management team when I say that we are
very grateful to everyone who is playing
a role in this project, it has been and will
continue to be a significant team effort as we
bring it over the finish line,” says Susan Lowery,
Clinical Informaticist and Project Manager. “This
has been a long time coming for our health
system and we are excited to share it with
the community.”
After launch, the optimization phase of the
process will take several months as all employees become proficient in this new system. In
the first few weeks WCHS will have limited
appointments to accommodate the change.
While WCHS is striving for a seamless transition they would like to request that patients
and relatives with appointments in the first
couple of weeks of February come with
updated insurance and tribal ID Cards, plan for
potential delays, and/or don’t hesitate to call 402745- 3950 with any questions, follow-ups, or
concerns.
Visit us at winnebagotribe.com
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COMMUNITY
Saturday, February 1, 2025 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 3
Wāgax hų̄k ra wāgax hokik’ųna
Letter to the Editor
LITTLE PRIEST TRIBAL COLLEGE RECEIVES
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR GRANT
JESUS OUR SAVIOR
LUTHERAN OUTREACH
‘Broken ways or new ways of the
Spirit’
There are only two ways or two directions that one travels through life.
The one way leads the individual away
from one’s Creator. One knows in his/
her heart that this way is wrong.
The way of our Creator has been
LPTC President Manoj Patil expressed his excitement about the grant, stating,
written down - first in stone by the hand
“This is a dream come true, not only for the college but for the entire community of
of Creator, so-to-speak, and given to
Winnebago. This funding will kickstart and sustain our newly approved Carpentry
the tribe of Israel; and later written
program, anticipated to start in fall 2025. I am truly grateful to the Department
down on paper.
of Labor for supporting our program to increase the workforce, which is highly
In the First Nations Version, an
needed in Winnebago and neighboring communities.”
Indigenous Translations of the New
Testament, these ten commands are
LPTC Board Chair Amy LaPointe-Houghton said “On behalf of the Board of
referred to by the tribe of Israel as ‘our
Trustees we are so excited for LPTC and the community. It has been a dream to
tribal law.’ This ‘tribal law’ can only
bring more trade programs to the college and the community with this funding
convict one as there is no one who will
that dream can now become a reality. Thank you to Manoj and his team for the
be found innocent based on it.
hard work that went into all of this.”
The apostle Paul writes to the sacred family members in Rome: ‘So
By: Manoj Patil, President, Little Priest Tribal College
now, no one can use our tribal law
to decide the guilt of the ones who
have trusted in Jesus the Anointed
One [Christ]! For the Anointed One
[Christ], Jesus, has brought the new
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
law of the Spirit’s life to release us from
Notice of Hearing
Notice of Hearing
the death sentence of our tribal law of
Case No. JFJ25-005
Case No. CV25-027AB
the Spirit’s life to release us from the
The People of the Winnebago Tribe
death sentence of our tribal law, given
In the Interest of:
In the Matter of the
because of our bad hearts and broken
Z.H. (Born 07/2012)
Guardianship Petition of:
ways. That law did not have the power
Salena Pedroza
to set us free, because of our broken
In Re:
humanity. But Creator found a way
To: ALL POTENTIAL FATHERS
T.W. (Born 06/2012)
by sending his Son, in the likeness of
S.W. (Born 03/2018)
broken and weak human beings, to
You are hereby notified that a hearing for
bear the weight of our broken ways in
TO:
CHERISE LYONS, MOTHER
an Adjudication concerning the above re his own human body and set us free
ferred minor individual(s) in case no. JFJ25-
from our guilt and shame’ [Romans
005 has been scheduled and will be heard in
You are hereby notified that a petition has 8:1-3 First Nations Version - slight
the Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago, been filed for Guardianship and a hearing alterations].
Nebraska on the 12th day of February, 2025 concerning the above referred Individual(s)
Did you catch who sent Jesus the
at the hour of 1:00 P.M.
in Case No. CV25-027AB has been schedAnointed One [Christ]? Creator sent
uled and will be heard in the Winnebago
Tribal Court of Winnebago, Nebraska on Jesus his Son. Jesus bore the weight
the 3rd day of February, 2025 at the hour of our broken ways and set us free
from our guilt and shame.
of 11:30 A.M.
Who did Jesus set free? Answer:
‘Those who trust in Jesus Christ.’
Those who trust in Jesus and who walk
Winnebago, NE – January 16, 2025 – On December 30, 2024, Little Priest Tribal
College (LPTC) was awarded $1.4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor
(DOL) as part of Round 5 of the Strengthening Community Colleges grants. This
funding will be used to launch and support LPTC’s newly approved Carpentry
program, set to begin in the fall of 2025. For more information, please refer to
the press release issued by the Department of Labor.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Suspension of Parental Rights
Hearing
Case No. CV24-135
In the Matter of the
Adoption of:
J.S. (BORN 10/2015)
TO:
LEGAL NOTICE
You are hereby notified that an Adoption
Petition has been filed and an Suspension
of Parental Rights Hearing concerning the
above referred Individual(s) in case no.
CV24-135 has been scheduled and will
be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of
Winnebago, Nebraska on the 27th day of
FEBRUARY, 2025 at the hour of 10:00 A.M.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Hearing
Case No. JFJ24-023
The People of the Winnebago Tribe
In the Interest of:
R.G. (Born 08/2011)
To: DWIGHT MORRIS JR, Father
ALL POTENTIAL FATHERS
You are hereby notified that a hearing
for an Initial Appearance concerning the
above referred minor individual(s) in case
no. JFJ24-023 has been scheduled and
will be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court
of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 5th day of
FEBRUARY, 2025 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.
in his ways are called ‘Christians’ ‘ones with Christ.’ [Note well: not every
so-called Christian walks in the ways
being led by His Spirit; nor is there
any Christian who walks perfectly in
the Jesus’ way].
The apostle Paul continues: ‘Now
our tribal law can never have the say
over the ones who walk in the new
ways of the Spirit, and not in the old
ways of our broken humanity. The ones
who walk in these broken ways are
still thinking like weak human beings,
but the ones who walk in step with
the Spirit are thinking like true human
beings’ [Romans 8:4-5 FNV].
One does not have to walk in step
with the Spirit. One can follow the
desires of one’s body that opposes
one’s Creator and His ways. The apostle Paul informs us where this leads,
more importantly he goes on to tell us
the good news of the power and the
blessed work of the Spirit.
He writes: ‘If we set our minds on
the broken desires of our bodies, we
will see only death. But if we look to
the power of the Spirit, we will have life
and walk the road of peace. For the
thoughts of our weak human minds are
against the ways of the Great Spirit.
These thoughts will not and cannot
surrender to Creator’s law. The ones
who follow only their broken desires
are not able to please the Great Spirit’
[Romans 8:1-8 FNV].
So as not to end my article on one’s
inability to please the Great Spirit - the
way to please the Great Spirit is to be
blessed with faith in Jesus the Anointed One [Christ]. Jesus suffered in our
place and rose as a victorious spiritual
warrior so that all who believe in him
will have life, now and in paradise.
Along with the gift of faith comes the
power of the Spirit to guide one down
the road of peace, the road of peace
that leads through the doorway of
death to everlasting life.
Notice of Hearing
Case No. JFJ25-009A
The People of the Winnebago Tribe
In the Interest of:
L.B. (Born 12/2007)
To:
SONYA WHITE, Mother
JERREN SPRINGS, Father
By: Pastor Ricky Jacob
ALL POTENTIAL FATHERS
You are hereby notified that a hearing
for an Adjudication concerning the above
referred minor individual(s) in case no.
JFJ25-009A has been scheduled and will
be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of
Winnebago, Nebraska on the 5th day of
March, 2025 at the hour of 1:30 P.M.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Suspension of Parental Rights
Hearing
Case No. CV24-136ABC
In the Matter of the
Adoption of:
A.E. (BORN 03/2012)
A.E. (BORN 02/2014)
A.E. (BORN 02/2014)
TO:
SONYA WHITE, Mother
ERIC ELMORE, Father
You are hereby notified that an Adoption
Petition has been filed and an Suspension
of Parental Rights Hearing concerning the
above referred Individual(s) in case no.
CV24-136ABC has been scheduled and will
be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court of
Winnebago, Nebraska on the 27th day of
FEBRUARY, 2025 at the hour of 10:00 A.M.
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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
REGULAR TRIBAL COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
January 6, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Isaac Smith
Rona Stealer
Teresa Littlegeorge
Kenneth Mallory
Lorelei DeCora
Coly Brown
Aric Armell
OTHERS PRESENT:
Darla LaPointe
Ireta Frazier
Christina Parker
Tyresha Romero
Sharon Frenchman
Nick Flores
David Russell
Erika Dunn
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Eugene DeCora – PTO
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Kitcheyan called to order at 9:14 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Aric Armell offered
the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
One addition to Tribal Council Items –
WinnaVegas Entertainment Contract
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
agenda with addition. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
READING OF THE MINUTES:
December 17, 2024, Mid-Monthly Tribal
Council meeting minutes
Rona Stealer motioned to approve the
December 17, 2024, Mid-Monthly Tribal
Council meeting minutes. Aric Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
December 18, 2024, General Counsel
meeting minutes
Coly Brown motioned to approve the December 18, 2024, General Counsel meeting
minutes. Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
December 20, 2024, Treasurer’s Report
meeting minutes
Isaac Smith motioned to approve the December 20, 204, Treasurer’s Report meeting
minutes. Coly Brown seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
WinnaVegas – Ruben Studdard “My
Tribute to Luther” Entertainment Contract
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
Ruben Studdard “ My Tribute to Luther”
2025 Tour Rider Entertainment Contract as
presented. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
RECESS: reconvene at 9:23 a.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to go into
Executive Session at 9:24 a.m. Isaac Smith
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
(LD out)
Aric Armell motioned to come out of
the Executive Session at 11:04 a.m. Rona
Stealer seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion
carried.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn the
meeting. Coly Brown seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned the
meeting at 11:04 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
CEO REPORT MEETING MINUTES
January 8, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan
Teresa Littlegeorge
Isaac Smith
Lorelei DeCora
Eugene DeCora
Aric Armell
Kenneth Mallory
Coly Brown (in at 9:09 a.m.)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Garan Coons
Christina Parker
Darla LaPointe
Cecelia Earth
Tyresha Romero
Miskoo Petite
Cassie Kitcheyan
Kellie Snow
Babara Pretends Eagle
Ramona Sheridan
Anna Berridge
Annabess Preston
Lewis St. Cyr
Kellen Kelsey
Billie Kitcheyan
Sharon Frenchman
Melanie Parker
Les Painter
Summer Snow
William Bass
Crystal White
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Rona Stealer – PTO
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Kitcheyan called to order at 9:04 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER: Isaac Smith offered
the opening prayer.
AGENDA:
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
agenda. Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION:
CEO Report – Presented by Darla
LaPointe
Vice-Chairman requested to have the
W.I.N. reach out to the Village to post their
meetings in the paper.
Program updates:
Enrollment, Ho-Chunk Renaissance,
Human Resources, Planning Department
[Coly in at 9:09 a.m.]
[Lorelei out at 9:24 a.m., in at 9:29 a.m.]
Tribal Court
Lorelei DeCora motioned to request the
collaboration of all Tribal entities to send a
notice of all new hires to the tribal court for
Child Support Enforcement in an effort to
decrease our child support arrears. Aric
Armell seconded the motion.
OBJECT: Kenneth Mallory, Coly Brown
VOTE: (5) yes (2) no, KM, CB (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Communications
[Teresa out 10:01 a.m., in at 10:04 a.m.]
Human Services
Aric Armell motioned to accept the CEO
Report as presented. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Break: Reconvene 10:26 a.m.
CAO Report – Presented by Tyresha
Romero
Program updates:
Food Distribution, Veterans Services,
Wake and Burial, THPO
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to accept
the CAO report. Lorelei DeCora seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Post-Holiday Employee Appreciation
Event – Discussion only
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
Winnebago Housing Development Commission Resignation and Advertise
Aric Armell motioned to accept resignation from the Winnebago Housing Development Commission and re-advertise open
until filled. Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Last Bear Moon Committee Request
Aric Armell motioned to provide the meal
for $8,000 from Tribal Council donations.
Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to allow the Last
Bear Moon Pow-wow Committee to solicit
funding for the Celebration. Isaac Smith
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Isaac Smith motioned to have the Treasurer and CEO working with the WinnaVegas
General Manager to compile a report of the
history of revenue for Last Bear Moon Powwow to be presented on Monday January
13, 2025. Aric Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Break: reconvene at 11:44 a.m.
HUMAN SERVICES: Presented by Miskoo
Petite
Overview of Organizational Chart
[Isaac out at 11:53 a.m., in at 11:57 a.m.]
[Kenneth out at 12:12 p.m., in at 12:16
p.m.
Emergency Assistance Funding Overview
[Aric out 12:16 p.m., in at 12:19 p.m.]
[Kenneth out 12:28 p.m.]
[Lorelei out 12:31 p.m., in at 12:35 p.m.]
[Kenneth in at 12:37 p.m.]
[Lorelei out at 1:00 p.m., in at 1:04 p.m.]
[Isaac out at 1:05 p.m., in at 1:08 p.m.]
[Teresa out 1:16 p.m., in at 1:21 p.m.]
[Victoria out 1:23 p.m., in at 1:26 p.m.]
Lorelei DeCora motioned to remove the
income guidelines from the Tribal Appropriated funds (9360) for Tribal Members
Emergency Funds. Aric Armell seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to increase the
One-time Emergency Assistance Tribal Appropriated funds (9360) to $300.00. Isaac
Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to authorize the
Human Services Department to utilize the
1601 account to support the Last Bear Moon
Pow-wow at the amount of $15,000. Isaac
Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
BREAK: 1:50 p.m., reconvene 1:55 p.m.
ENROLLMENT:
Tribal Enrollment Applicants
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to adopt
resolution #25-73: Tribal Enrollment Applicants [A4429, A4543, A4576, A4578, A4605,
A4608]. Isaac Smith seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Blood Quantum Correction
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-74: Blood Quantum Correction [#7310,
#7311, #7580, #7581]. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Blood Quantum Correction
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to adopt
resolution #25-75: Blood Quantum Correction [#8380]. Lorelei DeCora seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Blood Quantum Correction
Coly Brown motioned to adopt resolution
#25-76: Blood Quantum Correction [ #7539].
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Blood Quantum Correction
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-77: Blood Quantum Correction [#8786,
#8787]. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Blood Quantum Correction
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to adopt
resolution #25-78: Blood Quantum Correction [#6362]. Coly Brown seconded the
motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Tribal Disenrollment
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-79: Tribal Disenrollment of Elizabeth
Penn Harlan. Lorelei DeCora seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
TRIBAL I.D. DISCUSSION
Isaac Smith motioned to authorize Enrollment to determine a week to distribute free
Tribal I.D.’s. Teresa Littlegeorge seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to accept the Human Services presentation. Isaac Smith
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
HO-CHUNK RENAISSANCE:
Isaac Smith motioned to approve the updated org chart for Ho-chunk Renaissance.
Aric Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Aric out]
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS
In-house Legal Position- Discussion only
ADJOURN:
Lorelei DeCora motioned to adjourn.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned the
meeting at 2:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
PHYSICAL RESOURCES REPORT
MEETING
January 13, 2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Victoria Kitcheyan (virtual, travel)
Isaac Smith
Teresa Littlegeorge
Rona Stealer (out @ 10:23 a.m.)
Lorelei DeCora
Eugene DeCora
Aric Armell
Kenneth Mallory
OTHERS PRESENT:
Annabess Preston
Tyresha Romero
Ireta Frazier
Tatanka Petite
Cecelia Earth
Garan Coons
Christina Parker
Fannie LaTray
Darla LaPointe
Robyn Armell
Tiffany Buchanan
Julie Smithart
Harvey Freemont
Lilly Kearnes
Ron Nohr
Joy Johnson
Brittany Thomas
David Russell
Billy DeCora
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Coly Brown (PTO)
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Isaac
Smith called to order at 9:14 a.m.
*Vice-Chairman Smith chaired the meeting while Chairwoman Kitcheyan was virtual)
OPENING PRAYER: Eugene DeCora
offered the opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Add Homesite resolution, and Water
Resource Committee
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
agenda with additions. Eugene DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Presented by Julie Smithart.
Eugene DeCora motioned to approve the
Emergency Management Report. Teresa
Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
LAND MANAGEMENT: Presented by
Harvey Freemont, Fannie LaTray
Homesite Resolution
Alfred Lopez Jr. Home Site Lease
Lorelei DeCora motioned to adopt resolution #25-80: Ref: Alfred Lopez Jr. Home Site
Lease. Rona Stealer seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Paulette Gilpin Home Site Lease
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resolution #25-81: Ref: Paulette Gilpin Home
Site Lease.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Cancellations
Alyssa Bass
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolutions
#25-82: Cancellation of Home Site Lease,
Alyssa Bass – Tract T-2065. Eugene DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Cancellation of Home Site, Michael Harlan – Tract T-2081
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resolution #25-83: Cancellation of Home Site
Lease, Michael Harlan – Tract T-2081. Rona
Stealer seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Agricultural Resolutions
Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 161L
– Charles Fisher Allotment 632 – David
MCclaska
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resolution #25-84: Allotment 161L – Charles
Fisher Allotment 632 – David MCclaska.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Kenneth out]
Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 164 –
James Rave Allotment 164-A – James Rave
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to adopt
resolution #25-85: Ref: Agricultural Lease
Bid – Allotment 164 – James Rave Allotment
164-A – James Rave. Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 281L
– Charles Law, Allotment 664 – Henry Ewing
Lorelei DeCora motioned to table Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 281L – Charles
Law, Allotment 664 – Henry Ewing until the
next available meeting. Eugene DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 5413 – Annie Mike, Allotment 541-4 – Leonard
Whitewater Jr.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to adopt
resolution #25-86: Ref: Agricultural Lease
Bid – Allotment 541-3 – Annie Mike, Allotment 541-4 – Leonard Whitewater Jr. Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 803
– Andrew Big Thunder Baker, Allotment
T812-2-Bernice Lamere
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt
resolution #25-87: Ref: Agricultural Lease
Bid – Allotment 803 – Andrew Big Thunder
Baker, Allotment T812-2-Bernice Lamere.
Teresa Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Kenneth in 9:38 a.m.]
Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 947
Lucy Brown Carpenter
Rona Stealer motioned to adopt resolution #25-88: Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 947 Lucy Brown Carpenter. Eugene
DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 417
John Rice
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resolution #25-89: Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid
– Allotment 417 John Rice. Rona Stealer
seconded the motion.
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VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 810
Fanny Priest
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-90: Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 810 Fanny Priest. Teresa Littlegeorge
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 944
Neah O Pine Kaw
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt resolution #25-91: Ref: Agricultural Lease Bid
– Allotment 944 Neah O Pine Kaw. Teresa
Littlegeorge seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Agricultural Lease Bid – Allotment 857A Peter Sampson, Allotment 89L-A Henry
French Sr., Allotment 91L Moses Lamear,
Allotment 95L Henry Ewing
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt
resolution #25-92: Ref: Agricultural Lease
Bid – Allotment 857-A Peter Sampson, Allotment 89L-A Henry French Sr., Allotment 91L
Moses Lamear, Allotment 95L Henry Ewing.
Lorelei DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Fannie LaTray will be absent next month
for the Physical Resource Report meeting
and Harvey Freemont will be present to give
the report in her absence.
BREAK: 9:46, reconvene 9:56 a.m.
Aric Armell motioned to approve the
update from the Land Department. Eugene
DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
PHYSICAL RESOURCE REPORT:
Monthly Report – Presented by Ireta
Frazier
Lorelei DeCora motioned to have the
Planning Department draft a letter to the BIA
from the Chair’s office requesting assistance
for a new water well at the Buffalo Pasture.
Aric Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Lorelei out 10:22 a.m.]
[Rona out 10:23 a.m., funeral]
[Lorelei in at 10:26 a.m.]
[Isaac out 10:39 a.m., Teresa assumes
Chair]
Lorelei DeCora motioned to approve the
Physical Resources Report as presented.
Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Isaac in at 10:41 a.m., re-assume Chair]
Buffalo Meat Inventory – update
[Teresa out 10:42 a.m., in at 10:45 a.m.]
Construction Projects – Timeline update
– presented by Ron Nohr
Discussion regarding the Public Forum
details (Breakfast with Council)
[Lorelei out 10:59 a.m.]
Aric Armell motioned to request the BIA
to assist with the Public Forum. Eugene
DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Lorelei in at 11:03 a.m.]
[Kenny out 11:04 a.m.]
[Isaac out 11:07 a.m.]
[Kenny, & Isaac in 11:08 a.m.]
Aric Armell motioned to approve a $1,000
budget for door prizes for the” Breakfast with
Council” event. Eugene DeCora seconded
the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
BREAK: 11:35 A.M., reconvene at 11:51
a.m.
Tree Removal Update
Bidders on the project all bid on different
items to be taken into consideration for the
Senior homes.
Need to postpone for 60 days and redo
the bidding process since the bids were all
different. – update only, no action taken by
the Tribal Council
PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
[Kenny out]
FY25 Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska State
Plan for CSFP Serving Senior Citizens
Aric Armell motioned to adopt resolution
#25-93: FY25 Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
State Plan for CSFP Serving Senior Citizens.
Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Kenny in]
Amendment resolution - Winnebago Tribe
of Nebraska Tribal Clean Energy Planning
and Development FY25
Eugene DeCora motioned to adopt
resolution #24-71A: Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska Tribal Clean Energy Planning
and Development FY25. Lorelei DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Victoria out]
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
WATER RESOURCE COMMITTEE
Eugene DeCora motioned to revise Winnebago Tribal Code, Title 8, Article 2, 8-205:
Composition of the Committee to recognize
the committee to be five (5) members. Aric
Armell seconded the motion.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Victoria in]
Eugene DeCora motioned for one of the
Water Resource Committee members to be
of the Water Spirit Clan and one member to
be a Tribal Council member. Lorelei DeCora
seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain Motion
carried
Eugene DeCora motioned that members
of the Water Resource Committee serve
terms of three (3) years at staggered terms
as follows: 3 years, 2 years, and 1 year.
Kenneth Mallory seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to appoint
Lorelei DeCora to the Water Resource Committee as the Tribal Council representative.
Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to appoint
Aseanna Overfelt as the Water Resource
Committee point of Contact. Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Teresa Littlegeorge motioned to advertise
the Water Resource Committee vacancies
for 30 days as follows: (2) 3-year terms, (1)
2-year term, and (1) one-year term. Eugene
DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn the meeting. Eugene DeCora seconded the motion.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Vice Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 12:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa Littlegeorge, Secretary
Winnebago Tribal Council
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A Meeting of the Board of Winnebago Public Schools was convened in open and public
session on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:51 p.m. in the board room at the Winnebago
Public Schools, Highways 77 & 75, Winnebago, Nebraska. The roll was called and the
following Board members were present or absent:
Present:Teresa Littlegeorge,Crystal R.Ross, Nilah Solomon, Greg BassIII, Kiana Lewis,
Kristine Earth
Absent:
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by posting in accordance with the Board
approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of the meeting was given in advance
to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the
publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be hereinafter
noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
1.Receiving of Delegations:
2. Call to Order and Oath for new Board Members
Meeting was called to order at 4:51 p.m. by Superintendent Kamau Turner, also Superintendent Turner states, “MEMBERS OF THE BOARD RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE MEETING
SHOWING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE MEETING INCLUDING THE AGENDA TO BE
CONSIDERED. NOTICE OF THE MEETING WAS PUBLISHED BY POSTING ON THE OFFICE
DOOR AND THREE OTHER PLACES.” A COMPLETE COPY OF THE OPEN MEETING ACT
IS POSTED ON THE WEST WALL.
3. Election of Officers A. Chairperson, B. Vice Chairperson C. Secretary D. Treasurer
Ross nominates Teresa Littlegeorge for President, 2nd Bass, Ross makes a motion to
cease nominations, All in favor-5-0-1
Chairman will take over the meeting
Solomon nominates Greg Bass for Vice-President, 2nd Littlegeorge , Ross makes a
motion to cease
Nominations. All in favor-5-0-1
C) Solomon nominates Crystal Ross for Secretary, 2nd Lewis , Solomon makes
a motion to cease nominations All in favor-6
D) Lewis nominates Nilah Solomon for Treasurer, 2nd Earth, Ross makes a motion to
cease nominations. All in favor-6
4. Approval of Agenda with additional items added
Motion: Solomon
Second: Lewis
Discussion: None
Voting for: Lewis, Earth, Ross, Bass III, Solomon, Littlegeorge
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: (6-0-0-1)
1.January 13, 2025 School Board Meeting
5. Business Affairs
5-1. Approve minutes of December 3, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Motion: Littlegeorge
Second: Solomon
Discussion: None
Voting for: Earth, Ross, Bass III, Solomon, Littlegeorge, Lewis
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: (6-0-0-0)
5-2. Approve accounts payable for in the amount of $227,138.82, petty cash account/
Treasurer’s report.
Motion: Ross
Second: Bass III
Discussion: accounts payable review
Voting For:
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent:
Motion Carried: (6-0-0-0)
5-3. Approve Facilities WEFLC in the amount of $475,257.24
Motion: Ross
Second: Lewis
Discussion: account review
Voting For: Bass III, Solomon, Littlegeorge, Lewis, Earth, Ross
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: (6-0-0-0)
5-4. Approve Teresa Littlegeorge, Crystal Ross, Nilah Solomon, Gregory BassIII, Kristine
Earth and Kiana
Lewis to be authorized to sign district checks for accounts (238074-General Fund
and 937118-Hi-Fi),
If each member completes required forms/information needed by Charter West Bank
Motion: Bass III
Second: Lewis
Discussion: account review
Voting For: Solomon, Littlegeorge, Lewis, Earth, Ross, Bass III
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: (6-0-0-0)
2.
January 13, 2025 School Board Meeting
5-5. Approve Charter West Bank of Walthill as the official Depository for Winnebago
Public School
Motion: Lewis
Second: Earth
Discussion: signature policy and procedures
Voting For: Littlegeorge, Littlegeorge, Lewis, Earth, Ross, Bass III
Voting Against:
Not Voting: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: (6-0-0-0)
5-6. Approve to designate the South Sioux City Star as the official newspaper for Winnebago Public School
Motion: Ross
Second: Bass III
Discussion: None
Voting For: Lewis, Earth, Ross, Bass III, Solomon, Littlegeorge
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: (6-0-0-0)
6. New Business
6-1. Site Logic Presentation-Gavin Benson & Jerry Spethman of D.A.Davidson
Approve the feasibility study by Site Logic at no cost to the school.
Motion: Littlegeorge
Second: Lewis
Discussion: None
Voting For: Earth, Ross, Bass III, Solomon, Littlegeorge, Lewis
Voting Against: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried: (6-0-0-0)
Con’t. in next issue...
Page 6 • Winnebago Indian News • Saturday, February 1, 2025
Question of the Issue:
The Lunar New Year is on January 29th, 2025. Welcome in
the Year of the Snake. Which Chinese zodiac sign are you,
and do you feel it captures your spirit?
Garan: So, if my calculations are correct, I am a rooster. 1981 was the year
of the rooster, I believe. Hmmm how does that capture my spirit? Well, I dance
chicken dance. “Cock-a-doodle-doo-doo!” don’t mind me if I say that all the
time.
Brian: In this zodiac I am under the Year of the Rat. Part of their definition
includes being quick witted, imaginative, resourceful, generous with family, observant, charming, diligent, and fun. I think I could go with those. … haha… ;-p
Back in High School a quote came to us “rats” though. It was – ‘The cornered
rat bites the cat.’ - Yup! Happy Lunar New Year! #dontmesswithus!
Tyler: My Chinese zodiac sign is the rabbit. The characteristics are defined
as quiet, kind, polite and thoughtful. Other traits were hesitant and cautious. I’d
have to agree, I’ve always been timid before feeling comfortable with others lol.
Kevin: **crickets**
Christina: I was born The Year of the Dog! The dog is described as a “he”
which is first off unagreeable lol. He hates any sort of injustice or unfair treatment and will do all in his power to help those less fortunate than himself. I
myself have thought about if I was financially free what would I do? I think
I would volunteer with the Red Cross or some international charity group.
Audrey Hepburn was very inspiring to me when I found out she did something
similar in her older ages.
This characteristic hit home… despite his friendly and amiable manner, the
Dog is not a big socializer. He hates having to attend large social functions or
parties and much prefers a quiet meal with friends or a chat by the fire.
Crazy to find out some fellow “Famous Dog People” are Elvis Presley and
Donald Trump
Bethani: Like Garanteed, my Chinese zodiac is also the Year of the Rooster. I was born in 1993 & according to the internet, I would have to agree with
some personality traits associated with the rooster. We are said to be very
hardworking, independent, & ambitious, as well as natural entertainers & artists. Our compatible signs include those from the Year of the Ox, the Snake,
& other roosters! Pretty interesting reads when you start checking out other
Chinese zodiacs.
KWTN
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of the
Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska
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