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Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska • Volume 52, Number 6 • Saturday, March 18, 2023
THE FIGHT FOR QUALITY HEALTH CARE AT WINNEBAGO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Written by:
Jordana R. Bass
WINNEBAGO, NE – On Monday, February
27th, 2023, the Director of the Indian Health
Service (IHS) took a tour of the Twelve Clans
Unity Hospital, and visited with the Winnebago
Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS)
board and Tribal Council. They presented
some of the successes and discussed how they
can work together to improve access to quality
healthcare for tribal members who utilize
Twelve Clans for services.
The WIN was invited to attend the
presentation to the IHS board. Roselyn Tso,
IHS HQ Director, Joe Amiotte, IHS Acting Great
Plains Director, Ann Church, IHS HW Chief
of Staff, Jillian Curtis, IHS HQ Chief Financial
Officer, and William Bearshield, IHS Program
Specialist were the administration in attendance
from the Indian Health Service.
Representing WCHS board were David
Edwards, WCHS Chief Executive Officer, Sharon
Frenchman, WCHS Chief Administrative
Officer, Austin Schanzenbach, WCHS Chief
photocredit: www.modernhealth.com
Transformation Officer, Beth Wewel, WCHS Chief
Financial Officer, Mona Zuffante, WPHD Chief
Public Health Officer, and Sara Mcintosh, ARNP,
FNP-BC TCUH Deputy Chief of Staff.
Lastly representing the WTN, Victoria
Kitcheyan, Tribal Chairwoman, Lorelei Decora,
tribal secretary, Isaac Smith TC member, and
Danelle Smith, Attorney Big Fire Law.
In July of 2018 the WTN assumed
management of the former Omaha-Winnebago
Hospital, which was formerly run through direct
health care services through IHS. Since then,
strides have been made to improve what was
already a broken system.
Frenchman shared, “we had a really
strong, dedicated team all through those four
years after the assumption. We brought on a new
team, and we’re proud of the team we have, and
we’re anxious to keep moving forward.”
Kitcheyan expressed “on behalf of the
council this has been a real journey for the tribe and
council.” In July of 2015 the hospital lost its certification.”
In a study done on modernhealthcare.com, it stated “the
IHS refused to discuss individual cases of at least five
unnecessary deaths at the IHS hospital, and countless
other instances of deficient care, according to a federal
survey report and testimony.
Back in 2014, the Centers of Medicare and
Medicaid Services ordered the hospital to take corrective
action. However, by July 23, 2015 the CMS had revoked
the hospitals Medicare and Medicaid Certification and
said the staffing and oversight flaws posed “immediate
jeopardy to patient health and safety.”
Reflecting on the past, the leadership of the
tribal council members that were in office at the time
of assumption. They made the decision to take action
towards self-determination and self-governance.
Where under the Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act. The federal law was designed
to give tribes the ability to assume administration of
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See, HEALTHCARE
In the beginning of March, AIHECAmerican Indian Higher Education
Consortium- held their annual student
conference in Albuquerque New
Mexico! Many different competitions/
events fill the agenda from film
festival, Archery, Mr. & Ms. AIHEC and
thee Hand games to name a few!!
After winning three rounds, Little
Priest Tribal College students took
home 1st place!!! Shoutout to the
students for their teamwork! Shoutout
to Tyler LaMere, Kia Mallory and
the Fun Run team: Denise Milford,
Marquesa Tapia and Madelyne for
their wins!
The blessing and ceremony during the time of assumption
back in 2018.
photo credit: Robert Ironshell
Recently The Angel De Cora
Museum and Research Center has
had special guests from across the
pond! The Young Southeast Asian
Leaders Initiative is a group of 21
leaders from countries like Thailand,
Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos
and more with a goal to empower
the next generation of leaders! The
YSEALI visited the museum and
learned about our HoCak History!
Thanks to the University of Nebraska
at Omaha for this program and the
chance for our two different lives to
come together thought education!
back row,L to R,Austin Schanzenbach, WCHS Chief
Transformation Officer, David Edwards, WCHS Chief Executive
Officer, Isaac Smith, Tribal Council Member, Brian Chamberlain,
Tribal Council Vice-Chairman, Joe Amiotte, IHS Director of Field
Operations, William Bearshield, IHS Program Specialist, Danelle
Smith, Attorney, Big Fire Law, Sharon Frenchman, WCHS Chief
Administrative Officer. Front row, from L to R, Jillian Curtis, IHS
CFO Beth Wewel, WCHS Chief Financial Officer, Sara Mcintosh,
ARNP, FNP-BC TCUH Deputy Chief of Staff / Interim Chief Nursing
Officer, Roselyn Tso, IHS Director, Tori Kitcheyan, Tribal Council
Chairwoman Mona Zuffante, WPHD Chief Public Health Officer.
(not pictured) Ann Church, IHS Acting Chief of Staff
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Top: The Omaha/Winnebago hospital sign.
Bottom: Upon assumption of the hospital, the
hospital was renamed to Twelve Clans Unity
Hospital.
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programs performed by the federal
government to serve their communities.
Self-governance allows the tribe
additional flexibility to utilize federal
funds associated with the IHS programs
and activities.
Where we are at in the present,
WCHS and the WTN is continuing to
move forward. Smith was the former
CEO at WCHS at the time of assumption,
she expressed “there will always be
more work to do. Our approach in
Winnebago is that we’re in a continual
process of improvement and figuring
out how to do things better for our
people.”
Kitcheyan adds “we have a
very intentional goal on getting this
place back on its feet. It’s all about the
people. We acknowledge that the tribal
members are the folks that use this
facility, they are who we want to succeed
for.”
Looking to the future, some
of the top priorities at WCHS are
strategic planning, financial planning,
budgeting, and developing an overall
vision of the healthcare system.
Upon the short-term planning,
Edwards shared “we want to say, what’s
our vision? So that what we design is
fulfilling our vision more fully. There’s
daily activity on all of these things to
move those forward, to have us as a high
functioning organization. As we go into
the 2024 fiscal year of planning, we will
kind of have our ducks in a row and say
how can we take this to the next level?”
At the time of assumption there
were approximately 199 employees, at
a 45% vacancy rate. To date WCHS is at
326 employees. Recently filling eleven
more positions and will be at a 100%
capacity rate.
Frenchman adds “we’re glad
about that, we need everybody to help
provide the care for our patients and
our community.”
One of the major goals is
accreditation. Zuffante adds “we
(Winnebago Public Health Dept.) have
been doing a lot of policy development.
We did submit all our documentation on
August 30th, 2022.”
Later comes the pre-site visit,
and then finally the actual site visit.
“We’ll be in the elite of the top ten tribally
public health accredited hospitals in the
country.”
Some of the goals of the
emergency department are to increase
access to care. McIntosh expressed
“we’re trying to get our patients into
appropriate care for preventative care
and maintenance of their health so
they’re having the continuity of the
care.”
Other long term goals are looking
towards renovation and modification of
space, implementing detox services,
and returning shares back to the tribe
within the Drug Dependency Unit, as
well as a dialysis center.
In conclusion, the groundwork
being done by WCHS and the WTN
will continue. Kitcheyan concludes by
sharing “I won’t sit here and say it’s not
been tough. The toughest people on this
endeavor are our tribal members. They
have an expectation of us. And it’s been
tribal council as well as the board to just
do anything and everything that we feel
will take us to the next step.”
A Note from the Editor : " As a tribal
member who has lived in the
community predominately 90% of
my life, I understand that our relatives,
loved ones, tribal members and all
those who utilize the services at
Twelve Clans and WCHS deserve to
have access to quality healthcare and
be able to trust they are getting the
care our youth and elders deserve to
ensure a healthier and safer future.
We must all take a look at our history
to ensure that it doesn’t repeat itself.
Working together and offering up an
open discussion to decide what are
the steps that can be made today to
support the Twelve Clans vision of
leading the nation in quality tribal
health care."
- (Hataža Manį Winga - Jordana R.
Bass)
PRAYING FOR THE SEVEN GENERATIONS
Written by: Jordana R. Bass
WINNEBAGO, NE – Seven generations ago
was 150 years. The belief in praying and planning
for the next seven generations is prevalent in many
tribal nations around the world. That the impact of
our current decisions made by our tribe should be
prayed upon seven generations ahead.
Today, we are living on the prayers of our
ancestors. 150 years ago, was the year 1873. Looking
at our Hocak Nisoc Haci history, Chief Little Priest
died the year of 1866. Seven years later, in 1873 is
the year HoChunks were forcibly removed from
Wisconsin. The years 1865-1874 was when the tribe
settled in what is now Winnebago, Nebraska.
Starting on Monday, March 20th – March
23rd, 2023 individuals from the community will be
hosting a Praying for Seven Generations fire for the
Winnebago community and invite you to pray for
the future of our tribe.
This week the WIN met with a couple
individuals involved. One being Nathanial Bigfire (Pi
Mani Ga – Thunder clan) who is the son of Rebecca
Bigfire-Elkshoulder and Albert Red Bear jr., and the
grandson of Marjorie Rice Snake-Bigfire and Harold
Bigfire.
In 2016 was when the first discussions
occurred between a group of tribal members, he
shared “back then we were thinking about what
we could do about the meth and alcohol that’s
here. There was a group of us meeting. Me, Wakaja
Harden, Darwin Baker, grandma Betty, Ladonna
Holstein, Roland Warner, and my aunt Trish. We
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had a few meetings, my brother was like, let’s put
our pipes together, let’s pray about it.” They got
everything together, told the caca’s, then went to
sweat.
He shared that they prayed and asked
Creator for help on creation. Adding, “he said
(Harden) let’s wait on our prayers and see what
transpires.”
Two month’s later while Bigfire was
working with Wildlife & Parks, Aric Armell
approached him, he said “brother I want to do
something. I need your help. I want to bring the
sacred fire down, and I want to light it for 30 days.”
Later on tribal members Daniel Wolfe,
Isaac Smith, Betty White, Frank White, Winona
and Bob Armell were some of the individuals
involved in the first fire. Adding “we got the wood
and prepared it, and that’s how the first fire came.”
It was lit each year for two years after that.
The purpose of the fire is to pray for
healing for our future generations. Due to the
intergenerational trauma that is passed down
through our DNA.
Issues such as alcohol/substance abuse,
anxiety/depression, suicide, diabetes, domestic
violence. Can be passed down and the scientific
explanation for this are called ‘transgenerational
effects’, the explanation is epigenetics, which are
things that affect the function of DNA (the genetic
code). When you start messing with the ability
of the genetic code, then you have a problem.
Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance has
been implicated in many diseases. (NRDC.org)
Bigfire expressed “I work with a lot of
our people, so it was like how can we get to our
children or our people to make that transitional
change. The white man came here and severed
our spiritual line. They took it away, put us on
reservations. That was traumatic for our people.
When they did that they made us dependent on
them. With housing, food, forced that bible onto
us. If you don’t pray our way, then we’re not going
to give you your rations. Sneakily putting alcohol
inside those rations.”
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During that same time they put the
children in boarding schools, while some
were abused mentally, physically, spiritually,
and sometimes would even lead to death.
B i g f i r e e xp r e s s e d “ t h e y t o o k
responsibility away from the man, to take the
son out to be with creation, to fast, to hunt, to
take care of his people. That time alcohol was
there. No one showed us how to drink. From
going to living a free life and in accordance
with Mother Earth, then to being confined
like in prison. The man starts drinking, then
the woman usually follows. Then they start
drinking. Domestic violence comes to the
home, then when the child comes back from
the boarding school they endured trauma too.
Mom and dad are drinking, what does that
child usually do? They do what mom and dad
does.”
If you think about what Winnebago
would look like 150 years from now, what
would you want to see? In seven generations it
will be around the year 2173, our generations
won’t be around to see it. But what would you
want your offspring to endure? By that time,
will we have flying transportation? Will our
ciporake’s be equipped with solar electricity
and built in wifi?
Or will by catastrophe of continued
colonization or disrespect to our values
towards Mother Earth drive us to extinction
of our cultural values, and we become
completely Americanized.
Either way, today you are encouraged
to attend and pray for the future seven
generations of our tribe. Hopefully the future
is one of prosperity in our cultural values, and
healing from intergenerational trauma.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
MONA ZUFFANTE AWARDED UNMC COMMUNITY SERVICE TO RESEARCH AWARD
Originally Shared Via Facebook, WINNEBAGO PUBLIC HEALTH DEPT.
Mona Zuffante was honored
at a ceremony on March 9 for
UNMC’s Scientist Laureate, Research
Leadership, Distinguished Scientist,
New Investigator and Community
Service to Research Award recipients.
Fo r h e r e f f o r t s t o f o r g e
collaborations with researchers at
UNMC, Zuffante will receive the
2023 Community Service to Research
Award at this year’s Distinguished
Scientist Ceremony.
The Community Service to
Research Awards were established
to recognize the critical roles many
community members have played
in UNMC research, as facilitators,
implementers, reviewers, and
collaborators, among other roles.
The University of Nebraska
Medical Center's 2022 honorees
will be honored in a hybrid virtual
and in-person awards ceremony
at 4 p.m. March 9 at the Durham
Research Center auditorium.
photo credit: Winnebago Public Health Dept.
A WINNEBAGO SON
Alexander Mallory (Hakikóx Walu Piga—
“makes his way,"- Bear clan) he is the son of
Elizabeth and Marc Mallory and the grandson
of Twila and Kenny Mallory, he is an alumni of
Arizona State University, with his degree in law.
Recently he has been selected as a
recipient of the prestigious “Native American
40 Under 40 award” through the National Center
for American Indian Enterprise. The special
award was created 14 years ago to acknowledge
those emerging Native American, Alaska
Native, and Native Hawaiian citizens between
18-39 years of age who have demonstrated
leadership, initiative, and dedication to achieve
significant contributions to Native communities
throughout North America.
The awards will be formally presented
at the Native American 40 Under 40 Dinner
Reception on Tuesday, April 4. The reception
will be an exciting celebration in honor of
you and your fellow recipients at Caesars
Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
(located on the Las Vegas Strip). In honor of the
diversity and uniqueness of each honoree, it is
recommended to arrive dressed to impress in
professional attire that represents your tribal
affiliation. This ranges from traditional to
contemporary.
Congratulations Alexander, and keep up the
great work in all of your endevours!
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COMMUNITY
WPS DRAMA CLUB PERFORMS BYE BYE BIRDIE
Written/Photography by: Jordana R. Bass
WINNEBAGO, NE – This week was the premiere of
the Winnebago Public School’s (WPS) Drama Club’s one act
performance of their production called Bye Bye Birdie held at
the WPS Fine Arts theater.
The production as a musical comedy, and funny it was.
The students showed now fear as they portrayed their characters,
sang their songs, and danced to their musical numbers.
If you’ve never been to a theater performance, there is
acting, dancing, singing, and the rush between set and wardrobe
change you see how much effort goes into making a production
flow smoothly.
The night of the premiere tshirts were given out, and
the opening of the show was presented by Diane Spirk, who has
recently retired from WPS as the music teacher and musical
director. Stacy Brasch was behind the scenes as production
manager. Production crew included Andrew Halsey in set design
as well as lights/sound. Jared Garthoff was the stage and sound
manager.
Showtimes occurred Wednesday, March 15, 2023 and
Friday, March 17, 2023 at 2pm and 6:30pm.
The WIN says “great job to all students who participated in the
production, from acting, directing, production management,
and New Stage Players for the costumes, WPS FCCLA and Ms.
Shipman for the refreshments.”
Here are cast and crew:
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Zayne Bassette as Albert
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Alen Whitewing as Rosie
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Evren Bear as Mrs. Mae Peterson
Devin Houghton as Conrad Birdie
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Fiona Soap as Kim MacAfee
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Kenny Nieman as Hugo Peabody
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Ayden Littlegeorge as Mr. Harry MacAfee
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Savannah Brasch as Mrs. Doris MacAfee
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Shyleigh Horn as Ursula Merkle
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Paige Bear as Randi MacAfee
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Alex George as Mayor
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Edna-La’hea Kearnes as Mayor’s Wife
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Ariayla Suniga as Mrs. Merkle
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Haksiga Decora as Gloria Rasputin
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Ayden Armell as Harvey Johnson/cameraman
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Donte Mercer as Mr. Johnson
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Morgan Earth as Police Officer
Extras:
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Crystaleen Showecker
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Kimimila Stover
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Eliana Blackhawk
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Tomi Li Scott
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La’Hea Kearnes
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Noah Robinson-worm
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Donte Mercer
Crew:
Makeup –
Miss Adriana Aleman, Evren Bear, Xcaydia Nieman, Florence Soap,
Antoinette Blue, Acacia Blue
Set Construction/Design –
Treivan Bear, Nevaeh Redhorn, Haini-wiragusge Morgan, Marisol Puente
Lights –
Melodine Earth, Melaki George
Stage Crew –
Jacie Walker, Kahlen Littlegeorge-Cloud, Tylie Chilson, Rein White, and
Dimitrious Walker
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EDITORIALS
SUICIDE IN INDIAN COUNTRY PT. 27
Submitted by: Youth Crisis Intervention Center
Their brain is giving them overwhelming
signals to die.
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They have a chemical imbalance in their
brain, are in extreme emotional pain, and
their mind is saying "you must die by suicide
to end this."
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Suicide is Not a Choice: People
who die by suicide do not
choose to do.
People do not choose to have clinical
depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,
cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessivecompulsive disorder, tourette’s syndrome,
autistic, seasonal affective disorder, heart
disease, dysthymia, narcolepsy, muscular
dystrophy, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia,
anxiety attacks, delusions, psychosis, phobias,
paralyzed, migraine headaches or victims of
crime.
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Children do not choose to be bullied, sexually
molested or abused.
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Women do not choose to be brutally beaten by
their husbands, have postpartum depression
or to be raped.
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People do not choose to be discriminated
against or to be mistreated.
So why do some people think that people
choose to die by suicide?
Again -it is an overwhelming condition.
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They do not "choose" do die -- their mental
illness causes them to die -- just like some
people die from heart disease, cancer, or
other things that are out of their control.
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And every time an ignorant person makes
the statement that "people choose to die by
suicide" the stigma of suicide is perpetuated.
Let me draw an analogy between suicide
and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD):
People with OCD have recurrent, overwhelming,
obsessive thoughts that compel them to act
in ways that others do not understand. For
instance, a person with OCD may believe that his
or her house is contaminated -- even though it
is immaculately clean -- and thus compulsively
washes his or her hands to get rid of the "germs."
So do people who are otherwise very intelligent
simply "choose" to wash their hands 500 times
a day?
No.
Answer: ignorance.
Many people (including some who are
supposed to be "professionals" in the area of
suicide, psychology, and religion) maintain the
misguided, ignorant, outdated -- and idiotic -belief that people "choose" suicide.
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Over 90 percent of the people who die by
suicide have a mental illness at the time of
their death. And the vast majority of those
mental illnesses are untreated, undertreated, or not properly treated.
People who die by suicide are not thinking
clearly -- and they cannot possibly think
clearly -- because their brain is not
functioning properly at the time they pass
away from suicide.
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Now, someone with severe depression -- and
untreated depression is the number one cause
for suicide -- has a similar signal that their brain
is sending to them, and that signal is this: you
must die by suicide.
That "signal" is incessant and overwhelming.
Again, the person does not "choose" suicide;
the mental illness causes the suicide.
One more time: People do not choose suicide;
their mental illness causes the suicide.
People who die by suicide are strong,
intelligent, loving, caring people -- who happen
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And there should be no stigma
whatsoever associated with that mental
illness -- regardless of what it is -- as well
as no stigma associated with suicide.
The people who do not understand
these basic, irrefutable truths about
suicide are part of a serious problem
-- and that problem is ignorance. And,
unbelievably, many psychologists,
psychiatrists, suicidologists, and
members of the clergy are part of
this problem -- and thus they actually
perpetuate stigma instead of fighting it!
So, don't be part of the problem. Share
your understanding about suicide with
others, and help combat this ignorance.
And be as suppor tive, helpful,
and understanding as possible to
suicide survivors. They deserve our
unconditional love.
And always remember this: People
who die by suicide do not choose to die,
they have a mental illness -- and it is the
mental illness that causes them to pass
away.
Suicide can be prevented.
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They have a disorder and need treatment.
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to have a mental illness.
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Immediate, effective treatment is the
key to preventing suicide.
Please be familiar with the Suicide
Warning Signs and be prepared to get
help for yourself or someone else when
you spot them -- always seek treatment
immediately if you or someone you
know is suicidal.
The number one cause for suicide is
untreated depression -- and depression
is highly treatable. So please be familiar
with the signs of depression and always
act immediately if you or someone you
know may have depression.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or the
Winnebago Behavior Health 1-402878-2911
or After Hours Crisis # 1-712-259-3263.
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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
minutes continued from last issue...
Brian Chamberlain motioned to
authorize the Treasurer to dispose of
the remaining Hy-Vee gift cards. Louis
LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Brian Chamberlain motioned to accept
the Tribal CFO Report.
Kenneth Mallory seconded.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Lorelei out]
RATIFY FIVE SIGNATURES:
1. Approve admin leave at 12:00
p.m. on December 30, 2022, for
NYE holiday
LAND LEGISLATION UPDATE:
Presented by Danelle Smith
Brian Chamberlain motioned to
authorize travel for Tribal Council
members for the Land Legislation
trip to Washington, DC in February
2023. Isaac Smith seconded.
Brian Chamberlain motioned to
ratify the five-signature approving
admin leave at 12:00 p.m. on
December 30, 2022, for New
Year’s Eve holiday. Louis LaRose
seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
OPIOID LITIGATION:
Brian Chamberlain motioned
to approve the Teva, Allergen,
Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS
Opioid Settlement. Isaac Smith
seconded.
2. Approve Federal
Communications Commission:
KWTN Compliance Plan
Brian Chamberlain motioned to
ratify the five-signature approving
the Federal Communications
Commission: KWTN Compliance
Plan. Louis LaRose seconded.
Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Brian Chamberlain Motioned to go into Motion carried.
Executive Session at 4:58 p.m.
ENROLLMENT/SECRETARIAL
Rona Stealer seconded.
ELECTION FOLLOW-UP:
Discussion on Tribal member
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
continued education on the
Motion carried.
secretarial election.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Lorelei in]
ALCOHOL BAN FOLLOW-UP:
Lorelei DeCora motioned to come out of There was never any official action
on an alcohol ban, 1953 federal ban
Executive Session at 5:44 p.m.
on alcohol on a reservation was
Kenneth Mallory seconded.
lifted.
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
3. Gift Blanket
Kenneth Mallory motioned to
approve a gift star quilt for Charles
Wooley. Isaac Smith seconded.
RADIO STATION CONTRACT:
Brian Chamberlain authorizes
the Chair to satisfy the legal
requirements for the Radio Station.
Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
VOTE: (4) yes, BC, LD, CB, IS
no, KM, LLR (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Brian Chamberlain motioned to
authorize Kenneth Mallory to
explore and answer the question of
the status of the Heritage Building.
Isaac Smith seconded.
Lorelei DeCora
Kenneth Mallory
Aric Armell
Coly Brown
Louis LaRose
Isaac Smith (in at 9:21 a.m.)
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Rona Stealer
Brian Chamberlain
OTHERS PRESENT:
Esther Mercer
Lynelle Blackhawk
Cecelia Earth
Teresa Littlegeorge
CALL TO ORDER:
Secretary Lorelei DeCora called the
meeting to order at 9:13 a.m.
OPENING PRAYER:
Aric Armell offered the
opening prayer.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Kenneth Mallory motioned to
approve the agenda.
Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (4) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
[Victoria Kitcheyan in, assumes
Chair]
LAND MANAGEMENT:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. Land Sale
Brian Chamberlain motioned to go a. Esteban Blackhawk
into Executive Session at 11:40 a.m.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (1) abstain, CB Coly Brown seconded.
Aric Armell motioned to adopt
Motion carried.
resolution 23-62; Authorizing
VOTE:
(6)
yes
(0)
no
(0)
abstain
Request for and Approving
Coly Brown seconded.
Motion carried.
Brian Chamberlain motioned to
Withdrawal Tribal Appropriated
approve a budget modification for
Funds and Approving Land
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Brian
Chamberlain
motioned
to
communications
and
for
Radio
Purchase from – Esteban
Motion carried.
come
out
of
Executive
Session
at
Station legal work to add $20,500
Blackhawk. Kenneth Mallory
12:50
p.m.
Coly
Brown
seconded.
under
the
legal
line
item.
Louis
seconded.
ADJOURN:
Kenneth Mallory motioned to adjourn LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
at 5:45 p.m. Coly Brown seconded.
carried.
Motion
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (1) abstain, CB
Motion carried.
carried.
Motion
VOTE: (7) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Brian Chamberlain motioned
[Isaac Smith in at 9:21 a.m.)
Motion carried.
to direct the General Counsel
Brian Chamberlain motioned to
to research class III Compact
adopt resolution #23-60 approving
b. Lita Levering
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned
negotiations.
Kenneth
Mallory
the
Legal
Services
Contract
with
Aric Armell motioned to adopt
the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
seconded.
Sanchez Law Firm. Louis LaRose
resolution 23-63; Authorizing
seconded.
Request for and Approving
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
VOTE:
(6)
yes
(0)
no
(0)
abstain
Withdrawal Tribal Appropriated
GENERAL COUNSEL MEETING MINUTES
carried.
Motion
VOTE:
(6)
yes
(0)
no
(0)
abstain
Funds and Approving Land
January 6, 2023
Motion carried.
Purchase from – Lita Levering.
Brian
Chamberlain
motioned
to
Isaac Smith seconded.
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
direct
the
General
Counsel
to
draft
TAX CODE:
Victoria Kitcheyan
a strongly worded letter to the
Brian Chamberlain motioned to
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Brian Chamberlain
Dollar
General
Corporate
on
Safety
direct the General Counsel to draft a
Motion carried.
Lorelei DeCora
and
Fire
Hazards.
Tax
Code
for
off
reservation
gaming
Coly Brown
Isaac Smith seconded.
tax at 25%. Coly Brown seconded.
2. Land Leases
Isaac Smith
Aric Armell motioned to adopt
Kenneth Mallory
VOTE:
(6)
yes
(0)
no
(0)
abstain
OBJECT:
resolution 23-64: Ho Chunk Farms
Louis LaRose
Motion carried.
Kenneth Mallory, Louis LaRose
Land Lease. Isaac Smith seconded.
Brian Chamberlain motioned to table
the T.E. Complaint until the Tribal
Council Gaming Workgroup, and
WinnaVegas Management investigates
the complaint.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Danelle Smith
Jennifer BearEagle
Esther Mercer
Lynelle Blackhawk
Teresa Littlegeorge
Cecelia Earth
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
Rona Stealer (leave)
Aric Armell
(2)
MENTAL HEALTH
COMMITMENT CODE:
Brian Chamberlain motioned
to adopt resolution #23-61:
Amendments to the Winnebago
Tribal Code Title 7 Health, Safety,
and Welfare, Article 1.
Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Brian Chamberlain motioned to
adjourn at 12:56 p.m.
Louis LaRose seconded.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairwoman Kitcheyan called to
order at 9:16 a.m.
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Coly Brown motioned to adopt
resolution 23-65; David Rhode
Lease. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Isaac Smith motioned to adopt
resolution 23-66; Travis Dunn
Lease. Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Motion carried.
Brian Chamberlain motioned to
OPENING PRAYER:
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned
Coly Brown offered the opening prayer. approve Tribal Council travel to
Lincoln on January 24, 2023 for the the meeting at 12:56 p.m.
Legislative Luncheon sponsored by
APPROVE AGENDA:
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
Isaac Smith motioned to approve the
PHYSICAL RESOURCES REPORT
Isaac Smith seconded.
agenda. Kenneth Mallory seconded.
January 9, 2023
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Motion carried.
Motion carried.
Victoria Kitcheyan (in at 9:15 a.m.)
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Motion carried.
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VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Coly Brown motioned to adopt
resolution 23-67; Michael Heitzman
Lease. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Isaac Smith motioned to adopt
resolution 23-68; Brian Krouse
Lease. Coly Brown seconded.
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TRIBAL COUNCIL MINUTES
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Isaac Smith motioned to adopt
resolution 23-69; Heath & Don
Barkley Lease. Aric Armell
seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Coly Brown motioned to adopt
resolution 23-70; Dillion Martin
Lease. Louis LaRose seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Louis LaRose motioned to adopt
resolution 23-71; Ho Chunk Farm
Lease. Isaac Smith seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Louis LaRose motioned to adopt
resolution 23-72; Ho Chunk Farm
Lease. Coly Brown seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Isaac Smith motioned to adopt
resolution 23-73; Health & Don
Barkley Lease. Coly Brown
seconded.
REPORT: Presented by Julie
Smithart.
[Aric out]
Coly Brown motioned to accept the
CAO report as presented. Louis
LaRose seconded.
Lorelei DeCora motioned
to authorize the Emergency
Management Coordinator to
establish a small committee to come
up with a Basic Operation Plan.
Aric Armell seconded.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
VOTE: (5) yes, LD, RS, LLR, CB, IS
(0) no (1) abstain, KM
Motion carried.
2. Resolution – Tribal Enrollment
Applicants
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
1. LPTC Board of Trustees
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Lorelei DeCora motioned to
adopt resolution #23-64: Absolute
Relinquishment (383-U07649). Rona
Stealer seconded.
Rona Stealer motioned to adopt
Kenneth Mallory motioned to
resolution #23-65: Tribal Enrollment
advertise (1) vacancy, (4) year term
Applicants [A3678, A3679, A3912,
for 30 days. Louis LaRose seconded. A3942, A3998, A4000, A4013, A4021,
A4022, A4023, A4024, A4026, A4030,
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
A4074, A4075, A4076, A4106, A4116,
Motion carried.
A4144, A4206, A4208, A4214, A4225].
Lorelei DeCora seconded.
2. WCHS Board
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Kenneth Mallory motioned for
Motion carried.
Coly Brown to retain his seat on
the Winnebago Comprehensive
HUMAN RESOURCES:
Healthcare System Board for a (3)
1. Occupational Health Nurse
year term or until his Council Term
ends. Louis LaRose seconded.
Discussion.
Aric Armell motioned for
administration offices to take all
actions necessary to notify the BIA
of their pending eviction. Brian
Chamberlain seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
ADJOURN:
Aric Armell motioned to adjourn
at 11:01 a.m. Brian Chamberlain
seconded.
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Chairwoman Kitcheyan adjourned
the meeting at 11:01 a.m.
3. Tribal Transit Board – Request
Lorelei DeCora motioned to change
the Job Title of Occupational Health
Nurse to Occupational Health
Administrator. Louis LaRose
seconded.
WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA Kenneth Mallory motioned to
CEO REPORT MEETING
affirm the existing Tribal Transit
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
January 11, 2023
Board; Roads Manager-Elmer Baker, Motion carried.
Contract Specialist-Rita Dunn,
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT:
Physical Resources Director-Ireta
2. Off Duty Conduct Policy
Motion carried.
Victoria Kitcheyan
Frazier, Facilities Manager-James
Lorelei DeCora
Price Sr., and HR WinnaVegas. Louis Discussion.
Louis LaRose motioned to adopt
Rona Stealer
LaRose seconded.
resolution 23-74; Bryon Olson Lease. Kenneth Mallory
Lorelei DeCora motioned to remove
Coly Brown seconded.
Louis LaRose
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
the Off Duty Conduct Policy from
Coly Brown
Motion carried.
the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Kellie Snow
Policy and Procedures. Kenneth
Motion carried.
Isaac Smith (in at 9:33 a.m.)
Louis LaRose motioned to appoint
Mallory seconded.
Christian Rogers HR WinnaVegas
Isaac Smith motioned to adopt
TRIBAL COUNCIL ABSENT:
to fill a mandatory position from
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
resolution 23-75; Approve Homesite Brian Chamberlain
WinnaVegas as a representative
Motion carried.
Lease for Pernell & Jordann
for the Tribal Transit Board. Rona
Blackfish. Aric Armell seconded.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Stealer seconded.
3. HIRING PRESENTATION: –
Christina Parker
presented by Tania Roberts
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Brandon Stout
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Esther Mercer
Motion carried.
NEW POSITION REQUESTS:
Lynelle Blackhawk
1. Renaissance – Language
(9:27 a.m. - All Land Leases have
Ramona Sheridan
4. NCIA – Nebraska Commission on Apprentice Program Manager
been previously approved by FiveTyresha Wolfe
Indian Affairs
Signature and Ratified at the MidCecelia Earth
Kenneth Mallory motioned to
Month/Regular meeting. - per Teresa Lewis St. Cyr
Rona Stealer motioned to advertise
approve the Ho Chunk Renaissance
Littlegeorge.)
Teresa Littlegeorge
for the Nebraska Commission on
– Language Apprentice Program
Tania Roberts
Indian Affairs open until filled.
Manager and Org Chart. Lorelei
Aric Armell motioned to rescind
Desiree Kitcheyan
Louis LaRose seconded.
DeCora seconded.
motions adopting resolutions 23-64 Joy Johnson
through 23-75 already completed
Aric Armell (in at 9:19 a.m.)
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
by five-signatures and ratified on
Motion carried.
Motion carried.
January 5, 2023.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman
Isaac Smith seconded.
Kitcheyan called to order at 9:09 a.m. 5. Boys & Girls Club
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
1. Admin Leave Policy – discussion
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
OPENING PRAYER: Kenneth Mallory Lorelei DeCora motioned to reMotion carried.
offered the opening prayer.
activate Kenneth Mallory to the Boys Kenneth Mallory motion to direct
& Girls Club Board. Louis LaRose
the CEO to research a list of
PHYSICAL RESOURECES REPORT: APPROVE AGENDA :
seconded.
essential employees for Premium
Presented by Ireta Frazier.
Kenneth Mallory motioned to
Pay, Hazard Pay while the Tribe
approve the agenda with additions.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
is on Admin Leave. Coly Brown
[Isaac Smith and Kenneth Mallory
Coly Brown seconded.
Motion carried.
seconded.
out]
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
VOTE: (5) yes (1) no, IS (0) abstain
Lorelei DeCora motioned to request Motion carried.
1. 1st draft Policies for WTN
Motion carried.
a Tribal Transit Bus to provide
Affordable Home Program thru
handicap access bus transportation ADMINISTRATION REPORTS:
ICDBG and IDBG
TRIBAL COUNCIL ITEMS:
to the Legislative Luncheon in
1. CEO Report – presented by Esther
Admin Leave Policy – discussion
Lincoln, NE on January 24, 2023.
Mercer.
2. Resolution – Winnebago Tribe
Louis LaRose seconded.
IHBG Housing Grant
Kenneth Mallory motion to direct
[Aric Armell in at 9:19 a.m.]
the CEO to research a list of
VOTE: (5) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Rona Stealer motioned to table
essential employees for Premium
Motion carried.
Aric Armell motioned to accept the
the New Housing Policy & IHBG
Pay, Hazard Pay while the Tribe
CEO Report as presented.
Housing Grant until the Midis on Admin Leave. Coly Brown
(Isaac Smith in]
Rona Stealer seconded.
Monthly meeting. Louis LaRose
seconded.
seconded.
Isaac Smith motioned to accept the VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
VOTE: (5) yes (1) no, IS(0) abstain
Physical Resources Report. Aric
Motion carried.
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Motion carried.
Armell seconded.
Motion carried.
2. CAO Report – presented by Lynelle
Respectfully submitted,
VOTE: (6) yes (0) no (0) abstain
Blackhawk
ENROLLMENT:
Lorelei DeCora, Secretary
Motion carried.
1. Resolution – Absolute
Winnebago Tribal Council
[Isaac Smith in at 9:33 a.m.]
Relinquishment
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
SUMMER YOUTH
OPPORTUNTIES
ITBC Buffalo SeedKeepers
Traveling Summer Field Crew
Seeking 4 Field Techs ($20/hr) and 1 Field Crew Lead ($25/hr) for
10 Week Appointment (Jun-Aug 2023)
Travel to 5 Tribal and NPS sites in the Great Plains to collect
Native grass and forb seeds to contribute to a Seed Library
All Travel Paid in addition to hourly - some camping required
Field work experience preferred - nearly all outdoor work
Shared housing is included in Rapid City for time off work
Botany experience preferred, but training provided
Strong positive attitude and work ethic, and ability to work
well on a team is necessary
Letter of Interest and Resume Due 3/17/23
ITBC/Yellowstone National Park
Summer Buffalo Internships
Seeking 4 Summer Interns ($15/hr) for 9 or 12 Week Appointments
to assist the Bison Program at Yellowstone National Park
2 internship sessions (Apr 16-Jun 18, and Jul 24-Oct 13) working
at Yellowstone National Park
Small travel and tax reimbursement bonus at the beginning
and end of sessions
Help care for buffalo in the Bison Conservation Transfer
Program and also assist field crews - some backcountry
hiking and camping required
Field work experience preferred. Interest in Tribal Buffalo
Restoration required. Environmental experience preferred
Shared housing provided in Gardiner, MT for duration of
internship
Letter of Interest and Resume Due 3/10/23
ITBC's Red Calf Cohort:
HS Summer Program
ITBC Summer Office
Internships
Seeking 2 Interns to help in the ITBC office for Summer 2023
Pay is $15/hr. Shared housing in Rapid City, SD is provided
Candidates will have an interest in Tribal Buffalo Restoration
and willingness to learn a wide variety of tasks
Most work will be in an office setting but will also include
travel and field work as available during the season (travel
expenses paid)
Will learn about all workings of ITBC and participate in a wide
variety of projects
Letter of Interest and Resume Due 3/24/23
Accepting 6 Native High School Students for all-expenses paid
summer experiences in 3 locations
Spend the summer learning about buffalo, nature, and careers
in the natural resources with other like-minded students and
ITBC staff
1 week-long camp in the Black Hills of SD (June 19-23)
1 week-long camp in Yellowstone National Park, WY (Aug 1418)
Attendance for you and a guardian at ITBC's Annual
Membership Meeting (Fall 2023, Date and location TBD)
All expenses paid for Camp Weeks
Application details TBD!
***InterTribal Buffalo Council is an equal opportunity employer. The Organization does not discriminate by race, color, creed, national origin,
age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability, although the Organization provides an Indian preference for employment.
INTERESTED? TO LEARN ABOUT ALL OPPORTUNITIES
ATTEND A WEBINAR 3/2/23 AT 11AM, 3PM, OR 6PM
For questions, email
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Webinar Link: http://bit.ly/itbcyouth
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COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS
‘DEVELOPING LEADERS’
Submitted by: Ho-Chunk Inc. Communications
Thank you to everyone who attended the
recent community update in Winnebago! The goal
of these updates is to promote communication and
transparency by providing a space for the company and
the Winnebago community to come together, share a
meal, and learn about company activities and updates.
This session was centered around how we can
work together to develop leaders within the Winnebago
community. The discussion included highlights
from each of our education programs, such as the
Apprenticeship Program, the Internship Program,
the Ambassador Program, and our various internal
and external leadership development programs.
Testimonials were shared directly from program
participants about how the programs have impacted
their lives and their leadership development journey.
We would like to thank all the guest speakers, including
Prosper Blackhawk, LeAngela Robinson-Lincoln,
Danielle Gutierrez, Cory Cleveland, Sharon Bassette,
Charli Earth, Dulcie Greene, Aaron LaPointe, Jill
Meadows-Joynes, Willy Bass, and Lance Morgan.
Special guests included elders, Winnebago
Tribe of Nebraska Council members, Ho-Chunk, Inc.
Board Members, and Winnebago Public School Student
Council members. The community update was livestreamed through Zoom for those who couldn’t make
it in person.
Pinagigi (Thank you) to all who had a hand in the
event’s success!
COMMUNITY TURNS OUT FOR
YOUTH AND FAMILY NIGHT AT
THE SIOUX CITY BANDITS
Submitted by: Ho-Chunk Inc. Communications
Thank you to everyone who attended the recent
Winnebago Youth and Family Night presented by
Ho-Chunk, Inc. at the Sioux City Bandits game.
A special thank you to New Breed, dancers from
the Winnebago community, and Winnebago Public
School youth football players.
Shout out to Tribal member and former
Ho-Chunk, Inc. intern Caden Cleveland, who interns
with the Bandits, for coordinating this event for the
community!
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IT’S JUST
MORE FUN
For more information: visit WinnaVegas.com or call us at 800-468-9466
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