October - Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe

FSST Newsletter October 2007 FSST October 2007 Newsletter Canwapa Ka’ Kan Wi­ October­ the moon when the leaves are shaken off the trees by the cold winds. Royal River Casino & Hotel’s Fall Wedding Showcase Pictured above: Chef Eric Thompson, & Group Sales Department staff: Laureen Herrick, Sheila Eastman & Christina Weston Royal River Casino’s Group Sales Department hosted a Fall Wedding Showcase in the Royal Room, Sunday, September 23 rd . The staff for the department worked very hard and produced a very successful event. It was very well attended; in fact, the event drew a large crowd of future bride’s, grooms, bride’s maids and parents with their pocketbooks. The staff that worked hard and produced the successful event was: Laureen Herrick­Group Sales Coordinator, Christina Weston and Sheila Eastman, Group Sales Representatives, all are enrolled members of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe. The casino’s Culinary Chef Eric Thompson produced fancy hors d’oeuvres, cheese trays, fruit trays, spinach dip, sandwiches, and free champagne was being served by banquet/group sales staff. Admission was $3.00 and there were door prizes. The grand prize was a $5000 honeymoon trip. The door prizes were donated from several of the 32 vendors at the wedding showcase and the Royal River Casino’s gift shop. Vendor booths were set up for everything that would assist a bride and her wedding plans: catering, cosmetics, jewelry, perfume, video taping/recording wedding events, DJ’s, table settings, table decorations, candles, gourmet coffee, photographers, travel agencies, floral arrangements and flowers, grooms and groomsmen tuxedo rental, and gift ideas. There were lots of free samples of chocolate, cake, perfume & freebees like calendars, pens, pencils, etc. Approximatly five hundred people attended. At 3:00 pm a beautiful style show from David’s Bridal Shop & Evelyn’sFloral & Bridal Gowns, Sioux Falls, was another highlight for the guests. The 1 Pictured above: Silvia Roy
models for the wedding style show were local residents from Flandreau and tribal member models were Christina Weston and Silvia Roy. Joanne Sundermeyer’s granddaughter Rhean Sundermeyer was the model for flower girl gowns & dresses. The Group Sales staff at the Royal River Casino are experts with wedding receptions. They do all the decorating and help plan the menu. The department also provides items for bride use such as: wedding arch, candelabra, punch bowls, chocolate punch fountain, table decorations, candles, oil lamps, large and small pedestals, vases, lighted columns, food catering and much more. Besides setting up for wedding receptions, the Group Sales staff also help with special events, business meetings, conferences, parties, and training. ­Editor FSST Newsletter October 2007 Fall Wedding Showcase continued... Above: Christina Weston Above: Rhean Sundermeyer
2 FSST Newsletter October 2007 Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Newsletter is a monthly publication by the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe. Editor: Carol Robertson Assistant: Amber Allen Digital photos, text on diskette or other media is encouraged. Deadline for submission of material i s NLT 7th of each month prior to publication! Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Attn: Carol Robertson P.O. Box 283 Flandreau, SD 57028­0283 or Call: 997­3891 [email protected] NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER: In preparation of this newsletter, every effort has been made to offer the most current, correct, and clearly expressed information possible. Nevertheless, inadvertent errors in in form atio n may occur. In part icul ar b ut without limiting anything here, the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe (FSST) and its employees disclaim any responsibility for typographical errors and accuracy of the information that may be contained in the Flandreau Santee Si oux Tri be’s Newsletter. The FSST al so reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. The information and data included in this newsletter have been compiled by the FSST Newsletter staff from a variety of sources, and are subject to change without notice. The FSST makes n o warran ties or rep resen tat io ns whatsoever regarding the quality, content, co mpl et eness, o r adeq uacy of su ch information and data. In any situation where the official printed publications of the FSST differ from the text contained in this newsletter, the official printed documents take precedence. If inaccu rate or oth erwise inap propri ate information is brought to our attention, a reasonable effort wil l be made to print a correction in the next available newsletter. We reserve the right to omit submissions if it is felt that the content or subject matter is inappropriate. NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: All information submitted for inclusion in the newsletter must be received NLT than the 7th of each calendar month. We cannot guarantee inclusion of any submissions after that date in that month’s newsletter. Submissions must be made in typewritten (or computer generated) format. They can be submitted directly to Carol Robertson in hardcopy, on disk or via email at: [email protected] The FSST reserves the right to edit submission for content and clarity when appropriate. Ad dit io nal ly, subm ission s not of a ti me sensitive nature may be delayed for inclusion until subsequent newsletters. FSST Native American Youth Fitness After
School Program receives award
September 20 th , 2007 Richard basket explosion, line tag and Allen Diabetic Program Assistant chaos tag. Richard stated the half was present at the Community the fight against diabetes is Wellness Champion Forums in prevention, and by participating in Rapid City, SD which is part of a fun activities regularly will hopefully National Prevention Initiative by lead to and active lifestyle. the Indian Health Service to gather The fall the program is available to “Promising Practices” in Health 3 rd & 4 th graders on Tuesday & Promotion and Disease Thursday’s and in the spring 5 th & Prevention. 6 th graders on Tuesday and Richard Allen Diabetes Program Thursday’s. Richard Allen also Assistant was presented with an credits the programs success to the award for the Native American diverse nature of the participants Youth Fitness After School and how children of different Program which is run by Grant backgrounds and cultures can come McAdaraghDiabetic Program together and just have fun. Director, Marie Schmit Exercise Specialist, and Richard Allen. The Native American Youth Fitness ­ After School Program was presented for preventative initiatives and for community involvement by promoting healthy alternatives. The after school program is all about fun activities, the kids meet at the Flandreau Community Armory to participate is games such as alternate frisbee, fruit Fall Wellness Center Acitities
Group Cycling Class
Mondays & Thurdays
4pm & 5pm
Yoga
Monday & Thursdays
4pm & 5pm
Please inquire about our workout incen­
tive program.
3 Contact us at 573­0141 thank you.
Journeyed to the Spirit World...
FSST Newsletter October 2007 Forever Loved and Forever in Our Hearts Joe Eugene Peterson “Tawapaha Maza Mani” (Walking With His Iron Flag) BORN June 14, 1990 Grand Forks, North Dakota JOURNEYED INTO THE SPIRT WORLD September 8, 2007 Rural Tokio, North Dakota WAKE AND ROSARY SERVICE St. Michael’s Recreation Center St. Michael, North Dakota Friday, September 14, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Pastor Larry Thiele FUNERAL SERVICE St. Michael’s Recreation Center Saturday, September 15, 2007 – 2:00p.m. OFFICITATING Rev. David Lewis CASKET BEARERS Michael Peterson Dion Peterson Daniel Peterson James Thompson III Vernell Jackson Val George Merrick J. Jetty Stephan Cloud Brandon Jackson Elton Demarce Tyler Jetty Chandler Lighting HONORARY BEARERS Luvenna Heaven­Azure, Joe’s favorite cousin Victor Jackson Brett Yankton Tristin Demarce Marshall Demarce Sage Robertson Dana Lohnes Grant Davidson Chancellor Lighting All of Joe’s Family, Friends and the Senior Class of Warwick High School INTERMENT Abraham Family Cemetery Rural St. Michael, North Dakota 4 FSST Newsletter October 2007 Joe Eugene Peterson Joe Eugene was born June 14, 1990 in Grand Forks, ND to Margo Gourd and Dennis “Mickey” Peterson. Joe is the youngest triplet. Joe attending Early Head Start (formerly CCDP program) at Fort Totten and Head Start in St. Michael. Joe attended Prairie View Elementary in Devils Lake, Lincoln Elementary in Fargo and Central Middle School in Devils Lake, Devils Lake High School and was currently a Senior at Warwick High School. Joe was looking forward to graduating in May and going to college at UND in Grand Forks. St. Michael. He was training and looking forward to his first bout. Joe Eugene was the kind of person that was easy­going, liked to joke around, very supporting and loving. His big smile and caring ways will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Although Joe’s life on earth was very brief, he left a legacy of love and caring for his family. Joe Eugene will be so very missed by his family and friends, but we shall hold his loving memory in our hearts forever. Joe may be gone, but he will never be forgotten to all that knew him. Redfox and Marvin Andersen Jr., great uncle, Michael Abraham and great aunt, Eleanor Mazakahomni. I’m Free Don’t Grieve for me, for now I’m Free I’m following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. Joe Peterson was an out­going, A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, energetic, friendly, humorous, helpful, JOE’S LOVING FAMILY Ah yes, these things I too will miss. and pleasant young man. Joe enjoyed Loving Mother: Margo Gourd spending time with family and friends, Loving Maternal Grandmother: Esther Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. especially enjoyed spending time with Abraham My Life’s been full, I savored much, his family and friends, especially Paternal Grandmother: Judy Allen Good friends, good times, a loved one’s enjoyed spending time with his favorite Father: Dennis “Mickey” Peterson touch. cousin, Luvenna Azure. He was so Stepfather: James Volk Jr. proud of her and loved her very much. Brothers: Michael Peterson, Dion Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Joe enjoyed playing basketball, fishing, Peterson, and Daniel Peterson bowling, cruising with friends, listening Sisters: Jennie Peterson and Lavonna Lift up your heart and share with me God wanted me now; He set me free. to music, chatting and networking with Peterson friends on the Internet. Joe was a Aunts and Uncles: June (Andrew member of the JROTC at Devils Lake Azure) Gourd, Jolene Crosswhite, High School while he attending school Lavonna Allen, Cindy & Jim Weddell, Family attending from Flandreau there. He was recently a candidate for Denise Peterson and Garth Lauren for their son, brother, grandson, 2007 Prom King at Warwick High School. Cousins: Luvenna Heaven Azure and nephew, great nephew, and For summer employment, Joe worked Glen Abraham cousin’s funeral were: Dennis on grain bins throughout North Dakota. Many Great Aunts, Great Uncles and “Mickey” Peterson, LaVonna He was a member of the Boxing Club in Cousins Peterson, Steffany Red Buffalo, Judy Allen, Brandon Peterson, Joe was Bunnie Allen, Geoffey & Monica preceded in Peterson,Corey Peterson, Joshua death by his Peterson, Martin & Darlene maternal great Bernard, Gina & Dave Williams, grand parents, C.J. & Samantha Williams, Jesse M e l v i n a & Julie Owen, Jim & Cyndi Gourd, Jennie Weddell, Denise Peterson, and Jerome Buster, Steven, Justin, Kimee & A b r a h a m ; Aimee Cadotte, Brookie uncle, Loren Corcoran, Derek Anderson, G o u r d ; Bradlee & Michelle Corcoran, m a t e r n a l Bruce, Marilyn & David Allen
gr andfa ther, Garry Gourd; p a t e r n a l gr andfa ther, Dennis Peterson Sr., cousins, John Yellowhammer, Mark Webber, Klo 5 FSST Newsletter October 2007 Fundraising Event For Earthquake Victims of Peru A fundraising event for Earthquake Peru Indian Victims was held Sat­ urday, September 15th, 2007, at the Royal Room, Royal River Ca­ sino. The event started at 5 pm. The entertainment was Native American family bands, singers and performers. The first band to hit the stage was Mystery Band with Ted & Rogene Stevens and Dion Stevens. Andy Davis or “Redstone” per­ formed with songs and piano play­ ing, followed by the Little Bird Blues Band and Jackie Bird. The Liliacs Band with of the Keldon & Kenton James and KC Burshiem was next on the stage. A sobriety dance was held from 9 pm to 1 am. The Country Skins, Butch Felix lead singer & guitar, provided the dance and entertain­ ment. The emcee’s and coordinators for this event was Chief of Police Ken James and Andy Davis­Wellness Center & Diabetes Program atten­ dant. The theme for the event was prac­ ticing “Wellness and Sobriety.” AA & Wellbriety speakers throughout the evening told “their story” of their road to recovery from alcohol. There were numerous drawing for door prizes: donated tee shirts, bath sets, beaded key chains (donated by Denise Parsons), etc. Plates of food was sold for $4.00 per plate. The sponsors for this event was: Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, Royal River Casino and sales and entertainment staff, FSST Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, FSST Wellness Center, FSST Newslet­ ter staff, Dakota Journal, Moody County Enterprise, Brookings Reg­ ister, Indian Tribe Associated of Pip­ estone, MN, Keepers of the Sa­ cred Tradition, Pipestone, MN, Brookings Walmart, and the fol­ lowing radio stations: KISD­Pip­ estone, MN, KLND­Little Eagle, SD, KINI­Rosebud, SD, and KILI­Porcupine, SD. Butch Felix of the Country Skins and band for the Sobriety Dance, is an enrolled member of the Rose­ bud Sioux Tribe and lives in Sisseton with his wife Annie (Heminger) and family. He graduated from Flandreau Indian School in 1963 and shared stories of the staff he knew there and that touched his life. Butch shared that he has been sober since 1980. The bands played a variety of mu­ sic: rock, rock & roll, gospel, coun­ try and western & oldies but good­ ies. Sobriety dances are for the whole family to enjoy a fun time together & stay late. It was great! Emcee’s Ken James & Andy Davis ­Native Americans & their
families donated their
talents & time to help
other indigenous people.
Jackie Bird & Gramma 6 Ken James gives raffle prize to winner FSST Newsletter October 2007 Peru fundraiser con’t... Kenton James­Lilac’s Band Andy scouting to find the door prize winner. KC Burshiem­Lilac’s Band Jackie Bird accompanies her grand­ daughter for “Amazing Grace”>>>> Cecil Long­door prize winner Keldon James
Butch Felix­”Country Skins Band Butch Felix­”Country Skins Band 7 Jackie Bird has the children help with the 4 color hoops and her hoop dance FSST Newsletter October 2007 Job Fair Presented by
Deb Wakeman­FSST
Human
Res ources
Department Standing: Jessica Fraser & Justin Knudtson, seated: Deb Wakeman Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe’s Human Resource Director Deb Wakeman has been coordinating a job fair and applications for Suzlon Rotor Corporation, Pipestone, Minnesota and will be for the next few weeks. One hundred production workers are needed for the Pipestone, Minnesota plant. Suzlon Rotor Corporation specializes in providing total solutions in Wind Energy Generation with cohesive integration of consultancy, design, manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance services. Suzlon is based out of India. Pipestone, Minnesota is its first plant in the USA for rotor blade manufacturing. The wind turbine manufacturer from India will also manufacture nose cones and chose this location due to the high cost of transporting materials from overseas. The facility will manufacture 135 ft blades, each weighing 5 tons, and can produce one set of blades each work day (8­10) hours). To produce 200 blade sets per year, the facility will require 125 employees. On September 13 th , at Tribal Headquarters, applications were taken by Justin Knudtson, Recruiter with Corporation Management Group (CMG) and Jessica Frazier, Account Manager & Recruiter with Corporation Management Group. CMG has partnered with Suzlon Rotor Corporation and is currently taking applications for team members in their Pipestone, MN location. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred but not mandatory. Relocation assistance to the Pipestone area will be provided by those who qualify. Shuttle busses will be provided and the plan is to shuttle workers from Flandreau (north of the casino parking lot) to Pipestone. Jessica Fraser, CMG Recruiter said they are recruiting to fill 100 openings and two shifts are needed. The shifts are Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm and 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. Overtime is available for Saturdays. The starting salary is $10 an hour up to $12 an hour. The night shift has a $.60 night differential pay. Ms. Fraser stated: “We will be offering free transportation to and from the plant for both shifts. We hope to expand later for both shifts. Rotary blades are cheaper to manufacture and ship in the states and Pipestone is a central location. We do have a need for fiber glass experience and that is a bonus, also if anyone has experience with power tools. But we offer hands on labor experience to work with composite and raw materials. Ms. Fraser added: “Suzlon has sites in Germany and India, and offers career opportunities with their manufacturing plant in Pipestone for supervisory and managerial. We have a diverse group of nationalities working for us. Sulzon has orders for rotor blades for the next 5 to 10 years and the demand can only get greater with the development of wind generation. The company offers a 401­k retirement plan, profit­sharing, health and dental insurance, ten paid holidays and paid vacations.” According to the American Wind Energy Association, up to 2500 megawatts of wind energy capaciaty are 8 scheduled to come online in the USA this year, bringing new power to the equivalent of 700,000 homes and injecting over $3 billion of investment into the power generation sector. The Suzlon Minnestoa Wind Farm Project outlines plans for 12 wind farms located on 12 sites in additon to the construction of the blade and tower manufacturing plant in Pipestone (according toRonald Wood­President of Minnesota West Community Technical College). If interested in applying for Sulzon or if you have any questions, call Deb Wakeman, FSST Human Resources Director at 997­3891.
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FSST Newsletter October 2007 Alltel­FCC & Tribal
Meeting In Hot
Springs Sam Allen and Ray Redwing, FSST Cultural Preservaton/Repa­ triation Officers, attended a Gov­ ernment to Government Consulta­ tion Alltel SD Tower Projects meet­ ing in Hot Springs, SD, September 24­27. Tribes were invited who have an interest in the Alltel, South Dakota Buildout or proposed upgrades to Tower Construction Notificaton Systems. The meeting was held at the Holi­ day Inn Express, Hot Springs, SD. All travel and lodging expenses were paid for by Alltel The agenda included field visits to proposed Alltel tower sites (via bus) and consultation to Fairburn, Hot Springs East site, Angostural Lake site, Grace Coolidge site, and Caputa site. Topics of discussion were: Govern­ ment to Government Consultation between the Federal Communica­ tions Commission (FCC) & Tribes, Nationwide Programmatic Agree­ ment, Proposed upgrades to Tower Construction Notification Systems, and FCC Listens to Tribal Con­ cerns. Alltel representatives, the hosts for the event, came from Little Rock , Arkansas and had been in contact with the Flandreau Santee Sioux office for three weeks ahead of time to schedule the Tribe’s representa­ tives to this all expense paid meet­ ing. Dave Williams, employee & veteran, lowers the Tribal Office flags to half staff on 9­11­07 Laura Rederth­free
veggies for co­workers Laura Rederth is the receptionist for the front desk at the Tribal office. To everyone’s delight, she likes to plant a garden every season and shares her “bumper crop” of to­ matoes, cucumbers and every kind of green & yellow peppers imag­ inable. Laura cans what she calls “salsa and meal starters.” Laura uses her homemade canned toma­ 9 toes, with garlic, onions and pep­ pers for goulash and other hot dishes. Laura also plants & grows dill, watermelon,and strawberries. The Tribal office employees have been taking free tomatoes, cukes and peppers home to their meal tables too. Thanks for sharing your delicious vetgetables Laura! Your generosity is deeply appreciated.­ Editor
FSST Newsletter October 2007 Memory Lane... Recognize the Rederth ­Crow Brothers? Pictured above­left to right: Robin, Glenn, Conrad, John, Darwin & Dana (Conrad said: “Dana isn’t very grumpy in this picture, he is more grumpy now.”) Pictured above: Brother & Sister Sam & Julia Cavendar
Pictured above: Thurman Wakeman 10 FSST Newsletter October 2007 NCAI Applauds
Vote,
expresses
disappointment
of US vote
against
Declaration WASHINGTON — September 13, 2007— Three decades of worldwide effort by Indigenous Peoples resulted in an historic victory in the United Nations General Assembly on September 13, 2007, when that body adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by an overwhelming majority. The Declaration affirms the collective human rights of Indigenous Peoples across a broad range of areas including self­ determination, spirituality, land rights, and rights to intellectual property. National Congress of Americans Indians (NCAI) President Joe A. Garcia applauded the action saying, “this historic vote was more than 30 years in the making and is the result of many long, and at times difficult, years of negotiations between Indigenous Peoples and states. The passage of the Declaration today acknowledges the individual and collective human rights of the world’s Indigenous Peoples. It gives hope that the dark days of colonization and forced assimilation are behind us.” The vote was 143 in favor, 4 opposed, and 11 abstaining. The United States (U.S.) was one of the countries who voted against the Declaration. Canada, Australia and New Zealand, all of whom present themselves as staunch defenders of human rights, also voted against the Declaration. Garcia expressed disappointment that the U.S. did not join in this important affirmation of the rights of Indigenous Peoples world­wide saying, “I am disappointed that the United States did not step forward today to be a leader in the international movement to affirm the rights of Indigenous Peoples. The self­governance, cultural, and spiritual rights of Native Americans are recognized in hundreds of treaties between tribes and the federal government, the U.S. Constitution, and countless federal laws. The document passed today reinforces those rights and I believe the United States will come to see the wisdom of the Declaration in time.” NCAI, and its attorneys, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), were actively involved in the process of elaborating the Declaration since 1999. Being the product of a political process, many compromises to the Declaration were made along the way. “Despite the compromises made by 11 many along the way, the Declaration is an important and historic step forward in recognizing our rights,” Garcia said. “I thank the states for their votes today and look forward to working together to ensure that the promise of this Declaration is fully realized by the world’s Indigenous Peoples.” For referrals to tribal leaders of United States federally recognized Indian tribes contact: Adam McMullin at NCAI at 202­ 466­7767 or mobile 202­ 422­8416, or [email protected]. Founded in 1944, the National Congress of American Indians is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization in the country. NCAI advocates on behalf of more than 250 tribal governments, promoting strong tribal­ federal government­to­ government policies, and promoting a better understanding among the general public regarding American Indian and Alaska Native governments, people and rights. Source: www.earthskyweb.com Visit the Tribal Website
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12 FSST Newsletter October 2007 Edie Hoff ­ Civialian Astronuat Hi, my name is Edie Hoff and I work at the Flandreau Tribal Clinic. I would like to share this in hopes to inspire other Native Americans. I am a Civilian Astronaut. I was chosen for this unique program from out of thousands of applicants and was the only Native American chosen. There were approximately 40 people from all over the United States and one from Canada that were cho sen. The training consist ed of classroom lectures and hands on astronaut training. It was intense but rewarding. We trained for shut tle operations and also had the option of training as a mission specialist, pilot or both. I had chosen to do both but I had to pass levels to be a standby shuttle pilot. This special type of training is if the regular shuttle pilot is in incapable of landing then the standby pilot is trained to land the shuttle. I completed the actual f­16 Air Force pilots. It also involved intense training which consists of pilot training, in which I learned F­16s are fast jets! I earned my wings and graduated as a Mission Civilian Specialist for NASA. ­(Ms. Hoff is a registered nurse and is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe, Montana. Ms. Hoff became a Civilian Astronaut in the mid 1990’s).
initial training with the NASA program. My further training was at Fort Dobbens Air Force Base in Atlanta, Georgia. We trained under FSST Tribal Offices will be closed on these holidays: New Years Day (January 1st) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January) President’s Day (third Monday in February) Memorial Day (last Monday in May) Native American Day (June 25th) Independence Day (July 4th) Labor Day (first Monday in September) Native American Day (formerly Columbus Day) (October 8th) Veteran’s Day (November 11th) Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) Christmas Day (December 25th) Honoring of the 38 (December 26th) 13 FSST Tribal Of­
fices
will
be
closed October
8th in Obser va­
tion of Native
American Day.
We apologize in
advance for any
inconvenience.
Thank you. FSST Newsletter October 2007
14 FSST Older Workers Eleanora (Ellie) Robertson Boutwell (72 years. old) is back to work af­ ter retiring seven years ago from the White Earth Schools, White Earth Indian Res­ ervation, Minne­ sota, as the cul­ tural/arts teacher in the grade school and high school. Since she has retired she has been a substitute teacher on a regu­ lar basis and last school year she worked almost full time. This year the superintendent asked her to come back full­time. Con­ cessions were made for her to catch the school bus (as it was in the past) to White Earth from Ogema, Min­ nesota. She was allowed to keep her monthly trip on a casino bus from Ogema to Flandreau to visit her sisters and son Bobby Peters and family. Her parents were the late Howard & Catherine Robertson. Ellie said: “I want to keep my only outing once a month, I am retired, or tried to retire 7 years ago!” Ellie does not drive a vehicle. When she is not helping with the White Earth Schools, she is with her son Brent, daughter Kathy (Kats) and grandchildren and great grandchildren at Ogema and Red Lake. Ellie’s husband “Bunky” passed away 1997. She passes her time at home doing beadwork and sews baby star quilts, pillows and other things. She has three dogs too. She has a booth at the indoor pow wow at the Shooting Star FSST Newsletter October 2007 Casino at Manohmen, MN every year and the White Earth Pow Wow too. She has a large circle of lady friends and they take turns hosting morning coffee’s, some­ times a big breakfast meal is made up by Ellie since she loves to bake and cook too. She is known for having soup in the crock pot by early morn­ ing and whipping up baking pow­ der bisquits and a dessert. Ellie said: “If I would have known my health was going to stay good this long, I would have not retired at re­ tirement age, since I never stopped working!” ­Editor Fannie Armstrong­FSST Enrollment Specialist Fannie Armstrong was born in Flandreau, South Dakota to Hazen Cavender and Mabel Robertson Cavender. Fannie is 74 years old. She att ended school at the Pipestone Indian School and the Flandreau Indian School. Fannie’s places of employment in the city of Flandreau were: Nace’s Café as a waitress, cook, and dishwasher. She also worked as a housekeeper for many people in Flandreau. Fannie worked as a nurse’s aid, cook and laundress at the Fairview Manor now the Riverview Manor. Fannie also worked as a laundress for the Flandreau Municipal Hospital. Later Fannie worked at the Flandreau Indian School over a 15 period of 18 years where she held many positions such as sewing in the Garment Factory, janitorial services in the academic building, instructional aid in the girl’s dormitory, cook in the kitchen and dining hall. In May 1983, she was hired as Reference/Recordkeeping. Later her title changed to Enrollment Specialist. Fannie is still employed with the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe. Fannie is an Elvis fan, enjoys bingo, and spending time with her family, especially her great­grand children. Fannieis the widow of John “Shambo”Armstrong since 1997 and their children are Paula, Jason, Donalda, Betty and Bobby, all of Flandreau. Fannie has 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Fannie also likes to go to the casino and likes to play bingo in Sioux Falls once in awhile. She said: “I don’t mind working yet and have enjoyed working over the years.” Fannie is known for her good sense humor and crazy comments at 8:00 a.m. ­Editor
FSST Newsletter October 2007 SWO Tribal
Chairman Selvage
honored at
Intertribal Council
Summit with
“Leadership
Award” During the 11th annual United Tribes Intertribal Council Summit held in Bismarck, ND, on August 5th, 2007, Sisseton­Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Chairman Michael I. Selvage Sr. was honored in a special ceremony conducted by Ernie Stevens Jr., President, National Indian Gaming Association, Washington, DC. At the conclusion of the day’s agenda, during presentations by Ernie Stev ens Jr. and Kurt Luger, Executive Director, Great Plains Indian Gaming Association, the North Dakota tribal chairmen and tribal council representatives were asked to assem ble f or the awards ceremony. Ernie Stevens informed the tribal delegations present that on an annual basis, the National Indian Gaming Association chooses a tribal chairman of a federally recognized tri be who has demonstrated extraordinary skills and proficiency in advancing gaming, strengthening tribal sovereignty, and promoting economic self­sufficiency. Stevens said that the 2007 National Indian G aming Association’s “Chairman’s Leadership Award” was being presented to the Sisseton­ Wahpeton Oyate’s Tribal Chairman, Michael I. Selvage Sr., from the federally recognized Lake Traverse Reservation. NIGA President Ernie Stevens Jr. presented a glass sculptured figurine of a traditional robed chief, holding an eagle staff containing seven eagle feathers, and a four directional hoop. Following this presentation, Kurt Luger presented to Tribal Chairman Selvage another award, consisting of a four colored robe on which is embroidered the symbol of a Chief’s eagle staff, and a hoop. Luger announced to the North Dakota tribal chairmen and council representatives that this award is presented to Chairman Selvage from the Great Plains Indian Gaming Association, in recognition and acknowledgement of Chairman Selvage’s advocacy and promotion of Indian gaming on the Great Plains. In accepting these awards, Tribal Chairman Michael I. Selvage Sr. thanked Ernie Stevens Jr. and the National Indian Gaming Association, and Kurt Luger and the Great Plains Indian Gaming Association. Chairman Selvage then said to the North Dakota tribal chairmen and council representatives, “I am very honored to accept these awards on behalf of the Sisseton­Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Council, our seven District councils, and the great people of the Lake Trav erse Reservation. With their support and backing, I am committed to continue on the road of progress and self­ sufficiency, and I will do everything in my power to assure that Indian gaming succeeds not only in our community, but also throughout Indian Country.” “Heced, nina wopida tankan do, Mitakuyapi Owasin.” Following this awards ceremony, the North Dakota tribal chairmen and council representatives congratulated Chairman Selvage, and urged him to continue with his work in advancing the needs and hopes of his own community as well as all tribes in the Northern Plains. Statement of Chairman Selvage to Intertribal Summit Chairman Selvage calls for ending historical mourning and grieving, ending anger and violence, strengthening tribal cultures. (Chairman Selvage led the Wednesday afternoon session of 16 the three­day summit. Here are his remarks at the opening.) Statement of SWO Tribal Chariman Michael I. Selvage, Sr.. 11th United Tribes Intertribal Council Summit, Bismarck, ND, September 5, 2007
Good morning, tri bal chairmen, council representati v es, and members of the ribes from the Great Plains. My name is Michael I. Selvage Sr., and I am the Tribal Chairman of the Sisseton­Wahpeton Oyate, Lake Traverse Reservation, which is located in northeast South Dakota and southeast North Dakota. My Dakota name is Hehaka Duzahan, Swift Elk, and I am from the Bde Hedakiya and Amdowapuskiya Tiospaye at Sisseton­Wahpeton. It is a great honor for me and for my Oyate to serve today as your Presiding Chairman for today’s presentations and discussions. As we begin our session today, I want to give special recognition to the elders who have come here from our communities on the Great Plains, and I want to assure them, that we accord you a special place of honor during our working sessions. Secondl y, I want to acknowledge the tribal chairpersons and their council representatives, as well as other tribal delegates who hav e come a long distance to share their views and concerns with us today. I also want to give special recognition to Dr. David Kipp, President of the United Tribes Technical College and his staff, who have worked long and hard to organize and promote our summit conference today. FSST Newsletter October 2007 Finally, I want to acknowledge our special guests and speakers who have come a long distance to make presentati ons throughout our summit conf erence, and in particul ar, I want to acknowledge the Indian educators who are here and wil l be making presentations today. In opening this summit, I want to begin by sharing some feelings and thoughts with you, and suggest that you bear with me, as I do so: If our Dakota/Nakota/Lakota sov ereignty means anything, we m ust somehow find a way to come out of our historical mourning and grieving. If we are resolv ed to strengthen our tri bal cul tures, we m ust somehow find a way to stop the anger that we have for each other, and stop the violence that we are inflicting on each other. If our children and grandchildren at home mean anything to us, we must somehow find a way, in the exercise of our sovereignty and the practice of our cultural legacy, to nurture, protect, and place their well being ahead of our own self interest. If we are intent on making changes, to advance our sovereignty and strengthen our cult ure, we m ust somehow commit to make direly needed changes within ourselves, before we dare presume to change anyone else. If we are shocked and upset at the extent of disorder, pov erty, and sickness occurring at home, know that we are gathered here, from the four directions, to meet with one another, to show compassion for one another, to comfort one another, and in this way, together we will advance our tri bal sov erei gnty and strengthen our tri bal cultures. From my heart to your heart, on behalf of our Sisseton­ W ahpeton people, we welcome you in a good way, and encourage you to contribute your thoughts and insi ghts with one another so that all of us together can advance and become a strong nation again. S o u r c e : www.earthskyweb.com FSST Housing Crew Keeps Busy (Pictured above from L to R: Harold “Buzz”
Rederth, JC Fisherman, Scott Anderson)
The FSST Housing Department has been residing and installing new energy efficient windows on the Walking Shield duplexes on Inkpaduta Ave. The crew has been making very good time, but unfortunately the crew will not be able to finish all the homes before snow flies. Leah Fyten FSST Housing Director already is planning to finish the Walking Shield homes next spring.
17 FSST Newsletter October 2007 FIS Rodeo Club FY 2007­2008 The Flandreau Indian School (FIS) has 35 students that are members of the FIS Rodeo Club and still signing up . The director for the rodeo club is Darrell Decoteau and the volun­ teers are Gilbert Cadotte, Sr. and Benjamin Cadotte. The rodeo club members ride daily, five days a week, and help train horses for reining, barrell racing and trail rides. The club hours are from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The students learn how to care for horses and help feed them hay and grain, turn out to pasture, and trim hooves. The students come from several reservations located in Arizona, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wiscon­ sin, Wyoming, Nebraska and Min­ nesota. In the winter months the students may ride less but most of the time they continue to do the same ac­ tivities daily. Presently there are 10 horses with two more coming in from the area owners who want their horses ridden daily and broke. Funding for the Rodeo Club and Horse program comes from dona­ tions and grants. In the past, Prai­ rie Island, Minnesota and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe has contributed funds for the FIS Rodeo Club. The students ride horses on 80 acres of the FIS grounds and can ride anywhere except for the oval campus. Hay is put up off the acre­ age for the program too. The FIS Rodeo Club is able to have riding horses by advertising in the area media that the FIS Rodeo club will break and ride horses or break two horses and keep one. The FIS Rodeo Club members will be helping with the All Nations Cross Country Meet Saturday, September 15th. They will ride bareback and lead in the runners. The Cross Country meet will be a traditional/cultural event and dance. The FIS Rodeo Club is an Inter­ tribal Club with students enrolled with Tribes across the nation. The Director Darrell Decoteau is enrolled at Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewas, Belcourt, ND and the volunteers Gilbert and Ben Cadotte are enrolled members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Eddie Hansen, Jr., Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, is employed at FIS in the Maintenance Department and was on hand helping to saddle up horses. The students enjoy the manual la­ bor, riding and being outdoors. The smiles and joking told me they were having a great time and if they did not already know how to ride a horse, the rodeo club provides that experience. ­Editor FIS Youth left to rt: Melvin­Rosebud,SD Tatem­Crow Creek, Melvin­ Rosebud,SD, Josh­Browning, MT & Aliceson (2nd rider)­Flandreau, SD <<<staff & volunteers­Left to Right standing: Eddie Hansen, Jr., Darrell Decoteau, & Ben Cadotte (not pictured­Gilbert Cadotte, Sr.)
18 FSST Newsletter October 2007 Leonard Johnson Donates Funds to Spruce Up Flags
Leonard Johnson, Vietnam Veteran and member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe, donated the funds to have the Tribal, and POW flags dry cleaned and fringed. The flags are carried in by the Gordon Weston Indian Veterans Post at Grand Entries at numberous wacipi’s, cultural events, confer­ ences and veteran funeral services. Leonard lives in Flandreau and had Sam Allen take him to Brookings and Sioux Falls to “spruce up” the flags and have the flags look sharp for grand entries. Leonard at­ tributes his generosity to his being a disabled Vietnam veteran, mem­ ber of the Post and wanting the flags to look their best for all the activi­ ties the guards are involved with. Leonard is a very generous and re­ alistic person. He is straight for­ ward and at all times you know what is on his mind. He always has the coffee pot on and it is an edu­ cation to visit with him. For a per­ son without a vehicle and unable to drive, he makes his presence known with all the kind acts of generosity he does for fellow veterans. Leonard has two cats; “Frybread and Soup” that keeps him busy at home and keep him company when he is not busy with the veterans.­ Editor Reminder: Check out
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19 FSST Newsletter October 2007 Happy “50” Birthday on October 13th to Brother Chipper­from your little
sister. July 14, 1958­9 months old
1971 Happy Birthday
Larry!!! Welcome Julian Lee Allen!!!
Marliyn & David Allen would
like to welcome their new
little brother Julian Lee
Allen!!!
(Pictured above: Larry Herrick holding son Lucian Herrick) Happy Birthday Nephew
Larry on October 9 th !
Love, your Auntie Laureen
Guess who turns 24 on October
28th?
Happy Birthday, love your sisters!!!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lalo Montoya
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Pictured above middle black cap:
Nathan Johnson Homecoming KIng
candidate
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Program Activities Healthy Start Activities for October Vicki Anderson­Community Coordinator Shawn Rislov­Case Manager The Northern Plains Healthy Start Program, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe site, is one of seventeen Healthy Start sites located in the Great Plains/ Northern Plains region. Northern Plains Healthy Start Project is unique in terms of geographic vastness and the jurisdictional boundaries of the Aberdeen Area (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa). The Aberdeen Area covers approximately 107,377 square miles and services 18 Indian Tribes. The effort of the Healthy Start programs is to address crucial needs and address two specific issues (prenatal care and early infant care prevention) relating to relating immortality. Lowering the preterm birth rates and mortality rates are the ultimate measure of success of the Northern Plains Healthy Start Programs. The goals of Healthy Start are: 1. increase the rate of Targeted Case Management Women who enter into medical care within the first Trimester 2. to decrease the rate of preterm births 3. to increase the percentage of mothers who initiate and exclusively breast feed their babies 4. to reduce infant mortality rate due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) 5. To initiate depression screening as part of prenatal/ postpartum care. The main objective is to increase the rate of women who enter into medical care within the first trimester of their current pregnancy to approximately 80% all high­risk prenatal clients will be identified and tracked through case management. The Northern Plains Healthy Start sited work and facilitate services with other programs and agencies within their region such as social services, local and tribal health departments, County programs, WIC, Housing Authorities, and many others. The FSST Healthy Start Program collaborates and networks with all social service providers in the county. Vickie Anderson and Shawn Rislov, staff with Healthy Start, are busy planning their schedule of activities for the month of October. Vicki and Shawn coordinate, plan and implement workshop training and programs for their clients. The programs planned are one hour long usually and lunch is provided by Healthy Start. October 2007 Activities at Healthy Start Head Quarters October 3 rd, 6 pm to 7 pm­Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month Training for Child Care Providers October 4 th , 12 pm to 1 pm­Healthy Start Client Activities and information, lunch provided October 18 th ­12 pm to 1 pm­Breast Cancer Awareness­Traci Baum Speaker­ Nurse Practitioner FSST Tribal Clinic. Healthy Start will also display at their headquarters, for one week in October the Wholeness Center’s informative and educational display on Domestic Violence. Other Healthy Start sites are located at: Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikira Nation, Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi, Trenton Indian Service Area, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Santee Sioux Nation Nebraska, Turtle Moutain Band of Chippewas, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Sisseton­Wahpeton Oyate, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, Spirit Lake Nation, and the Yanton Sioux Tribe. Tips for Reducing the Risk of SIDS In addition to placing healthy infants on their backs to sleep, the AAP suggests the following measures to help reduce the risk of SIDS: Place your baby on a firm mattress to sleep, never on a pillow, waterbed, sheepskin, or other soft surface. To prevent rebreathing, 23 do not put blankets, comforters, stuffed toys, or pillows near the baby. Make sure your baby does not get too warm while sleeping. Keep the room at a temperature that feels comfortable for an adult in a short­sleeve shirt. Some researchers suggest that a baby who gets too warm could go into a deeper sleep, making it more difficult to awaken. Do not smoke, drink, or use drugs while pregnant and do not expose your baby to secondhand smoke. Infants of mothers who smoked during pregnancy are three times more likely to die of SIDS than those whose mothers were smoke­free; exposure to secondhand smoke doubles a baby’s risk of SIDS. Researchers speculate that smoking might affect the central nervous system, starting prenatally and continuing after birth, which could place the baby at increased risk. Receive early and regular prenatal care. Make sure your baby has regular well­baby checkups. Breastfeed, if possible. There is some evidence that breastfeeding may help decrease the incidence of SIDS. The reason for this is not clear, though researchers think that breast milk may help protect babies from infections that increase the risk of SIDS. If your baby has GERD, be sure to follow your doctor’s guidelines on feeding and sleep positions. Put your baby to sleep with a pacifier during the first year of life. If your baby rejects the pacifier, don’t force it. Pacifiers have been linked with lower risk of SIDS. If you’re breastfeeding, try to wait until after the baby is 1 month old so that breastfeeding can be established. While infants can be brought into a parent’s bed for nursing or comforting, parents should return them to their cribs or bassinets when they’re ready to sleep. It’s a good idea to keep the cribs and bassinets in the room where parents’ sleep. This has been linked with a lower risk of SIDS. For parents and families who have experienced a SIDS death, there are many groups, including the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance, that provide grief counseling, support, and referrals. Growing public awareness of SIDS and the steps to reduce infants’ risk of sudden death hopefully will leave fewer parents searching for answers in the future. Source: http://kid shealth.org/parent/ general/sleep/sids.html
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24 FSST Newsletter October 2007 Happy 6th Birthday David “Chubbers”
Allen on November 3rd!!!
From your loving family!!!
>>>>>>>>>>>>
Happy Belated
18thBirthday Candace
on Aug 3rd!!!
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Happy 70th Birthday
Grandma Sally “Nana”
from your grandkids
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