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Chairman’s Corner: Updating the Oyate
Bryan Akipa performs at President Obama’s Tribal Nations conference
USDA Rural Development grant will assist SWO in marketing locally produced foods
SWO Self-Governance work group article
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Publication of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968
Vol. 47
October - Ape Cancan Wi - “Moon When Leaves Shake and Fall” - Anpetu Iyamni - October 12, 2016
My friends and relatives:
I would like to share a couple updates on a few of the projects the Tribe
is working towards achieving. The first project is the community justice center.
EKM&P conducted a site visit two weeks ago and shared an early preliminary design and layout of the
community justice center. This preliminary design included number of beds for adult and adolescent
treatment, command center, offices for counselors and other components that are necessary for treatment and
incarceration. The objective of updating our data and design are near completion. Once this design is finalized
the next step will be presenting this updated plan and design to our Congressional leadership and seek federal
funding to build this much needed facility.
The short term goal for the grocery store is to start laying water and sewer lines before the end of the
month and footings to follow.
The Corrective Action Support Team will be here around the end of the month. They will conduct a top
down assessment of our Tribal police force. Once they have completed their assessment they will brief Tribal
Council and Council will brief the Districts.
The old Tiospa Zina building is going to be open to Tribal members for one week to take what is left
inside: chairs, tables, desks, filing cabinets and other furniture they want to take. By the end of the month we
will have a plan for demolishing the old TZ building. Again, it is beyond refurbishment, it has served a great
purpose but it is time to replace this building with something new such as a youth center or some other type
of community facility. This site is a desirable location because of the infrastructure and centralization of the
Reservation. Demolishing is being planned and the goal is to have it demolished by the end of the year. We
will solicit ideas for what type of facility is in the best interest for the Tribe. Some of the Tribal leadership,
including myself, is in favor of a new youth center with double full size basketball courts for our boys and girls.
These courts would allow us to host districts and regional basketball tournaments. These courts would also be
helpful when our different sponsors host basketball tournaments throughout the year; for girls, boys and young
adults. This facility could offer other indoor activities for our youth. As usual, the first concern we all have is the
operation and maintenance costs and where would the funding come from for construction. Those are always
valid concerns but this is just a preliminary idea. Regardless, the old school had hazardous materials that were
recently removed and the costs to refurbish into apartments or safe house would be astronomical; it makes more
sense to demolish the building and prepare the site for something new for the future generations. Please look
for notices in the paper for the Tribal community members to take what is available; check with Planning or
Building Maintenance for access.
I want to close this update with an issue that has been brought to Tribal Council’s attention; and has
made me very pleased that others are paying attention to our treaty name and what some of us have been
saying for years. Our treaty, the 1867 treaty, was made between the Sioux Sisseton and Wahpeton. Last week
our Constitution Revision Committee and the ex-officio, (Heipa Councilman), shared with Tribal Council
the concern of our current name Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate and how that might have unfavorable legal
ramifications; I am very thankful the committee has taken this serious. Personally, I have been saying this
since the name was changed and especially as a member of DCA (before my deployment to Afghanistan in
‘06). Many old school leaders such as my father, my uncle the late Kenny Seaboy, and others have shared the
same sentiment with me for the last fifteen years. The treaty was not made with the “Oyate.” Nowhere in the
treaty does it say, “Oyate.” Our treaty was made between the Sioux, Sisseton and Wahpeton bands and U.S.
government. Not everyone agrees with the name “Sioux” and probably why someone asked for it to be put
on the ballot awhile back, but we need to look beyond personal opinions and we need to consider protecting
the best interest of the entire tribe and future generations. I am not convinced our people understood the
ramifications it could have on us when they voted on the name change, and thankfully today our constitution
revision committee and CRC ex-officio is taking a careful look at this name and seeking ways to change it
back to our treaty name. Regardless, I want to share a rough draft essay I have been working on for the past
couple months and feel it is the right time to share it since the constitution revision committee has made
recommendations to the tribal council to change the name back to Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe. (Please note
this is just a rough draft essay I was working on and is not final or complete, but due to the recent concerns, I
considered it was a good time to share with the people what my thoughts are on the name of our tribe and why
it is important for us to stay within the covenants of our treaty).
SISSETON-WAHPETON SIOUX TRIBE
I have been made aware that some of our members are upset with me using the ehanna name SissetonWahpeton Sioux Tribe. I do not say Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe out of disrespect but on the contrary I
say it out of respect and acknowledgment of the bonds created in this treaty that was made and signed by our
ancestors. I will continue to say Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe because of the specific language in our Treaty,
“1867 Treaty with the Sioux-Sisseton and Wahpeton bands.” Our Treaty does not mention “Oyate” or reference
the Sisseton and Wahpeton as “Oyate.” Also, during the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act we refused to sign the
Act and we remained as we were under the 67’ Treaty. We are one of two tribes in South Dakota that did not
sign onto the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act and remain a non-IRA tribe. Ok, so what does that mean? What
did that do or not do for us? We can examine the answers to those questions another time. However, does it
really matter if we call ourselves Sioux or Oyate? Is it just a name? Is it a proper name? Could it have a negative
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T
he 2016 SWO primary election was held last Tuesday, October 4th, with voting at the seven
District centers from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tribal Council and the Reservation Election Board
met afterwards in the administration building rotunda for tabulating results. Counting again was
automated, allowing for faster post-election day gatherings than has been the case for many years.
Information received from the REB does not give
comparison of number or percentage of voters who
turned out and total registered voters. This information
would seem to be critical for those interested in the
Tribe’s election process.
A turnout of 1,400 voters seems very small
compared to potential registered voters in a Tribe with
well over 12,000 members.
Update: We are informed that the total number of
SWO members registered to vote is 8,052.
That means there was a 17.38% turnout. Doesn’t
seem like much of a showing.
Tribal Executive positions
SWO Tribal Chairman: Dave Flute, incumbent,
will face Duane “Bruce” Renville in the General
Election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Vote totals: Dave
Flute 594; Duane “Bruce” Renville 301; Michael
Selvage Sr. 237; David Spider 171; Chad Ward 85.
SWO Tribal Vice-Chairman: Garryl Rousseau
Sr., incumbent, will face challenger Donovan White in
the General Election. There were no other candidates
certified for this Executive position and it was not
including on last week’s Primary ballot.
SWO Tribal Secretary: Crystal Owen, incumbent,
will face Crystal Heminger in the General Election.
Vote totals: Crystal Heminger 498; Crystal Owen 463;
Robbin Quinn 426.
District Council positions
Enemy Swim District: Kevin Roberts, incumbent,
will face Lois Owens in the General Election. Vote
totals: Lois Owens 79; Jan Redwing 13; Kevin Roberts
110; Tamara St. John 72.
Bryan Akipa was in Washington a week ago as
one of the recipients of the 2016 National Heritage
Fellowships by the National Endowment for the Arts
(NEA).
Bryan also was asked to take the stage with
President Obama at the Mellon Auditorium
on Monday afternoon, September 26th.
The event was President Obama’s welcome
to representatives of the tribes who had
come for his eighth and final White House
Tribal Nations conference.
The NEA awards celebration and
concert were held later in the week.
(Covered in last week’s Sota.)
See accompanying photos of Bryan’s
performance and the President making his
remarks to the tribal representatives. Photos
are courtesy of Mary Red Leaf.
NEA honoring
During the mid-week ceremony recognizing
this year’s Fellows at the Library of Congress, here are
remarks by presenter NEA Chairman Jane Chu about
Bryan:
“For his work as a skilled flute carver and player,
for stewardship of endangered indigenous tradition,
and for his mentorship of future generations through
apprenticeships and classroom teaching, the National
Endowment for the Arts honors Bryan Akipa,” said Jane
Chu.
Bryan is one of the few artists to play the
ancestral Oceti Sakowin Native-American flute
using the indigenous musical scale. The ageold flute songs have melodies based on how
they are sung. When a traditional flute player
performs these songs, they play the melodies
as the songs are sung, with additional bird
imitations and sound techniques, according
to a biography provided by the South Dakota
Arts Council.
Bryan Akipa has taught, demonstrated
and performed at workshops, museums,
schools and colleges along with prestigious
venues across the country and is always
generous in sharing his knowledge. He’s won several
Native American Music Awards and has been nominated
for a Grammy. He is also a traditional dancer, visual
artist and digital media artist.
SWO Primary Election returns
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SWO Primary Election returns
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Long Hollow District: Justin Chanku and Darrell
Quinn Jr. will be on the General ballot. Vote totals:
Clifford Canku 39; Justin Chanku 64; Darrell Quinn Jr.
69.
Lake Traverse District: Francis Crawford,
incumbent, will face Shannon White in the General
Election. Vote totals: Francis Crawford 132; Shannon
White 58; Kyle Williams 39.
Heipa District: Verlyn Beaudreau and Winfield
“JR” Rondell III will be on the General ballot. Vote
totals: Verlyn Beaudreau 52; Helena LaBatte 45;
Winfield “JR” Rondell III 54.
There were no races in the other three Districts.
Here are candidates certified to run in the General
Election November 8:
Old Agency District: Edmund “Eddie” Johnson Jr.,
incumbent, and Jessie Larsen.
Big Coulee District: Jerry Eastman, incumbent,
and Alvah Quinn Sr.
Buffalo Lake District: Kenneth Johnson,
incumbent, and Arnold White Jr.
(Editor’s note: The SWO grant was first announced
and reported by the Sota at the June 2016 General
Council. USDA Acting State Director Bruce Jones
made the announcement.)
State College, PA – Oct. 5, 2016 – At the White
House Rural Forum convened today at
Pennsylvania State University, Agriculture
Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $32 million
in loans and grants that will promote economic
development and provide access to broadband
in more than 80 rural American communities.
Vilsack, who is chair of the first-ever White
House Rural Council, convened the forum
with rural policy, business and nonprofit
leaders to discuss pertinent issues facing rural
communities, including opportunities for
economic growth and strategies for improving health
care and housing.
“This funding will provide much-needed capital
and bring cutting-edge technology to rural communities
across the country,” Vilsack said. “Investments in
our rural businesses and communities, coupled
with extending high-speed broadband, have led to a
resurgence of economic development, created jobs and
improved the quality of life in rural America. While
we have made great progress, our work to extend
capital and technology to rural America is not done.”
Significant gains have been made across rural America:
Rural household income climbed 3.4 percent in 2015,
overall poverty and food insecurity fell dramatically,
rural populations have begun to rebound, non-metro
areas have added more than 250,000 jobs since 2014,
and the share of rural Americans without health
insurance is now at an all-time low.
The White House Rural Council, established
by President Obama in 2011, coordinates the
Administration’s efforts in rural America by
streamlining and improving the effectiveness of federal
programs, engaging stakeholders on priority issues,
and coordinating private-sector partnerships to create
economic opportunity and improve the quality of life.
With today’s funding, USDA is investing in 86
projects through the Rural Economic Development
Loan and Grant program, the Rural Microentrepreneur
Assistance Program, the Intermediary Relending
Program, the Rural Business Development Grant
Program and the Community Connect program.
Examples of funded projects for South Dakota
include:
· Heartland Consumers Power District in Madison
will receive a $1 million Intermediary Relending
Program loan to provide low-interest loans for business
and community development. It is anticipated that this
loan will create/save approximately 119 jobs.
· Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate in Agency Village will
receive a $188,100 Rural Business Development grant
for market assessment of value added foods, as well as
Scene as ballots were counted in the rotunda last Tuesday night, October 4th.
Please note: Deadline for absentee ballots for the
General Election is October 24, 2016. Letters can be
mailed to the Tribal Office at: Reservation Election
Board (REB), P.O. Box 509, Agency Village, SD 57262.
a feasibility study on farm-level viability of producing
high value fruits, vegetables, and other locally produced
foods.
USDA Rural Development’s business and
telecommunications programs have had a significant
impact on rural lives and economies.
In 2014, USDA provided a $250,000
Rural Economic Development grant
to Douglas Electric Cooperative, Inc.
in Armour, S.D. that it used to help
the Delmont Fire Protection District
rebuild its fire hall. The previous fire
hall had been destroyed by a tornado.
At the Rural Forum, Vilsack also
announced that more than $3 billion
has been invested since 2014 into
rural infrastructure projects through a public-private
partnership with Capitol Peak Asset Management and
CoBank, a national cooperative bank and member of
the Farm Credit System. Since USDA initiated the
partnership, the private-sector funding has helped
finance more than 400 projects in the power, water,
communications and community facilities industries.
Finally, Vilsack announced the continuation of the
Rural Integration Models for Parents and Children to
Thrive (Rural IMPACT) demonstration project that was
launched last year. Rural IMPACT helps communities
adopt a two-generation approach to addressing the
needs of vulnerable children and their parents. Its goal
is to increase parents’ employment and education and
improve the health and well-being of their children and
families.
Rural IMPACT is led by the Department of
Health and Human Services in collaboration with
USDA, the Department of Labor, the Corporation for
National and Community Service, the Appalachian
Regional Commission, the Delta Regional Authority,
the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg
Foundation and other philanthropic partners. These
partners have selected 10 local and tribal communities
to receive technical assistance and capacity-building
resources to reduce child poverty, and placed
AmeriCorps VISTA members there. The partners are
pleased to announce these member will be placed in the
10 Rural IMPACT communities for a second year.
Since 2009, USDA Rural Development (@
USDARD) has invested nearly $13 billion to start
or expand nearly 112,000 rural businesses; helped
bring high-speed Internet access to nearly 6 million
rural residents and businesses; helped 1.1 million
rural residents buy homes; and funded nearly 9,200
community facilities such as schools, public safety and
health care facilities. USDA also has invested $31.3
billion in 963 electric projects that have financed more
than 185,000 miles of transmission and distribution
lines serving 4.6 million rural residents. For more
information, visit www.usda.gov/results.
Carolyn Raffensperger, Oct. 5, 2016: “The federal court of
appeals is keeping the injunction against Dakota Access in place.
This only applies to the 40-mile corridor with Lake Oahe at the
center. This is still very good news. Every day we keep them from
finishing that crude oil pipeline, is one day closer to them going
bankrupt and the Army Corps of Engineers’ permit expiring.”
Mni Wiconi riders on
pipeline trek
Following dreams of several, including long-time
activist writer and environmentalist Winona LaDuke,
riders began a trek from the Oceti Sakowin camps on
the Standing Rock Sioux homelands this past Saturday,
October 8th. They are following closely the path of the
pipeline, staying in ditches of county roads on roughly
270 miles of this “black snake” in North Dakota. From
the riders Saturday: “Perfect day for our MNI Wiconi
Ride for the Sacred Water from Sacred Stone Camp to
Tioga. Ride against the current of the oil. We made it
up to Twin Butte, and heading over to Tioga Sunday.”
Watch for more news and photos to come. (Thanks to
Waniya Locke and Winona LaDuke and Honor the
Earth.)
Federal appeals court
hears arguments
over Dakota Access
pipeline
By Julia Harte
Washington, DC – Reuters – Oct. 5, 2016 – Three
federal appeals judges in Washington, D.C., heard
arguments on Wednesday over whether to stop work on
a crude oil pipeline in parts of North Dakota where the
Standing Rock Sioux and other tribes say the project
will desecrate sacred land.
The judges are not expected to rule for months.
In September, they ordered the group of firms building
the pipeline, led by Energy Transfer Partners LP, to
pause construction on the disputed section of the route
while they consider the tribes’ request that the U.S.
government withdraw permits for the project.
Opponents of the 1,100 mile (1,770 km), $3.7
billion pipeline celebrated in September when legal
challenges and violent clashes between protesters
and security guards prompted the administration of
President Barack Obama to ask the company to stop
work on the disputed land while the government
revisited its previous decisions about the project.
Celebrities including actor Susan Sarandon and
Green Party U.S. presidential candidate Jill Stein have
also joined protests against the pipeline.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is also deciding
whether to grant an easement to build under a lake
on the Missouri River. Energy Transfer Partners needs
that final permission in order to complete the pipeline,
which is currently due for delivery on Jan. 1, 2017,
according to court records.
An attorney for the pipeline company said under
questioning from the judges at Wednesday’s hearing that
if the court allowed it, the company would continue
building up to the lake’s edge even before the easement
decision, because each extra month of delay will cost the
company more than $80 million.
Attorneys for the pipeline company declined to
comment after the hearing.
Jan Hasselman, the attorney for the Standing
Rock Sioux, told reporters outside the courthouse after
the hearing that the appeal “should take three or four
months” to resolve.
Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Dave
Archambault said after the hearing that 135 antipipeline demonstrators have been arrested so far, and
that law enforcement officers are “heightening the
danger” by using anti-riot gear.
President Obama
hosts 2016 White
House Tribal Nations
conference
Washington, DC – Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 –
Prior to his remarks last week to open the 2016 White
House Tribal Nations conference, President Obama
took part in a traditional honoring ceremony. The
ceremony was led by Brian Cladoosby, President of the
In late September, there was no visible evidence
that construction was ongoing at the pipeline site near
the Missouri River, although parts of the construction
site are on private land and therefore inaccessible.
(Additional reporting by Ernest Scheyder in
Cannon Ball, N.D.; Editing by Matthew Lewis)
SRST Chairman
comments after court
hearing
Washington, DC – Oct. 5, 2016 – Tribal
Chairman Dave Archambault II of the Standing Rock
Sioux Tribe read the following statement after the court
hearing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.
Circuit regarding the Tribe’s request for an injunction to
halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline during
the appeal process. A ruling wasn’t issued, keeping the
temporary halt to construction in place until the court
decides.
“Millions of people across the country and world,
more than 300 federally-recognized tribes, members
of Congress and dozens of city governments across the
country stand with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in
opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline. We stand
together in peaceful prayer and solidarity because this
pipeline threatens the lives of the more than 17 million
people who rely on the Missouri River for their water.
This pipeline has already destroyed the burial places
of our Lakota and Dakota ancestors. If construction
continues, our people stand to lose even more of our
sacred places and cultural objects.
The Obama administration and all federal agencies
have a trust responsibility to uphold the treaty rights of
the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers approved the pipeline without consulting
with our tribe. The approval of this pipeline by the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a violation of our
treaty rights and we will not stop fighting until our
lands, people, water and sacred places are permanently
protected.”
National Congress of American Indians and Chairman
of the Swinomish Indian Tribe.
It included an honor song and blanketing
ceremony.
The President was joined on stage by Lynn
Malerba, Chief of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut,
who introduced the President; Byron Nicholai, Youth
hand drummer, Yu’pik Alaskan Native Village Kelly
2016 White House Tribal Nations conference
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impact if we disregard the name of the bands under which the Treaty was signed? Why do we allow the new
generation to use the acronym SWO to identify our nation and contemporize it more so by calling us S’whoo?
Why is it such an identity issue between those that like the name change and those that dislike it? I would bet
I am spot on that someone reading this essay is probably asking me the same thing, “why is it such an identity
issue for him to want to be called Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe?” Also, I would bet that someone is probably
thinking that I am wasting time with an issue such as this. Let me explain why it is important to me and those
that have shared their concerns with me to stay with the name under which the Treaty was signed.
First of all, our Treaty makes no mention of “Oyate” or any reference to the Sisseton and Wahpeton
bands referring to themselves as “Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate.” When our ancestors negotiated this Treaty both
sides signed the Treaty as it was spelled out and it says, “Sioux bands-Sisseton and Wahpeton; not Oyate.
Secondly, when individuals introduce themselves or let themselves be known to others we do not identify
ourselves as “Oyate?” We identify ourselves as from the Seven Council Fires, from the band of Sisseton or
Wahpeton, (that is if you know what band you come from). I have never heard any Dakota ever say, “Oyate
hemaca.” I am a people. Does that even make sense? No it does not. We say, “Dakota hemaca.” I am a Dakota.
Or, to be more culturally correct we say, “Oceti Sakowin hemaca nahan Wahpetonwan ospaye ematahan, na
Wahpetonwan he miye,” and then go on with explaining your Dakota name or names and so on and so forth.
Where in this Dakota way of introduction do we see Oyate? It is not in there. Third, it is important to identify
and recognize that our ancestors did not make a big deal out of the name “Sioux” (they knew, as do I, as do
many others that we are Dakota, regardless who called us what in different languages). Sisseton Wahpeton
Sioux is our Treaty name and I am concerned that we need to remain by our Treaty name so that there is no
confusion when we sign gaming compacts, tax agreements and other government documents that are binding.
If a person examines the S.D. gaming compact the state recognizes us by our 1867 Treaty and they say
Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe. I have seen documents that come across my desk that say SWO and then in
parentheses (Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe). I would suspect that although the tribe might want to be known
as SWO the partner agencies that sign into agreements with us use the Treaty name and treat the name as a
legal issue because our treaty says Sioux, not Oyate.
Western thought has most Dakota thinking that being called a Sioux is a slap in the face; it is not. Let
me ask you this, we call white people “wasicun,” right? Without anyone making up an interpretation of their
own or embellishing any story to fit their own made up version let us go back in time and ask “why” did our
Dakota people start calling white settlers “wasicun.” Do you know why? Wasicun does not mean white people
and it was not meant to be derogatory; it was meant to merely describe an action. In modern times it became
known as fat takers. Why did they take the animal fat? The answer is too long to explain in an article that is
intended to explain why I am recognizing our Treaty name. Culturally and historically these two names, Sioux
and Wasicun were created to describe an action of two different races of people; NadouesSioux=snake in the
grass and Wasicun=takes the fat, (there is another oral history that goes further back than takes the fat and
relates to the Spaniards and the reflection of their shiny armor).
People that do not know their Dakota culture or history misconstrue and misrepresent that the French
interpretation from the Anishbabe word that described us as a “snake in the grass” derived from nadouessioux
meaning little snakes, (was this accurate interpretation?). Also, Christianity has a part in this too. The Bible
identifies serpents as something evil thus why westerners in the seventeenth century through the nineteenth
century interpreted that the Dakota Sioux must have been something evil to the Ojibway and this results in
inferencing us as an enemy, (the French were strong Christians and it makes sense they would have drew this
inference). The name Sioux was meant to describe us as a snake in the grass but the context is misconstrued
and although this is not a history lesson there is much more to share but not at this time. We as Dakota
people do not identify any animal on this planet as evil, not serpents, not spiders, not owls, but we do
recognize certain animals as messengers and other representations and this is true of other indigenous people
and how they view animals; but not as evil. The point I am trying to get across is that being called a Sioux
does not mean we were evil.
Finally, and most concerning, let me share something with you that has bothered me for years and you
can check these names out on your own; but ask yourself this, “Why do all the other members of the once
known Oceti Sakowin who became known as the Great Sioux Nation still recognize and retain their Treaty
names expect us?” Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Yankton Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Crow Creek Sioux
Tribe, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe,
Mbdewakanton Sioux Community, Lower Sioux Community, Upper Sioux Community, and then there is
us, the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. Why did we break off from our sister tribes and be called something that is
not in our Treaty? (Not just our Lake Traverse Treaty but the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty, although we are not
a signatory to the ‘68 Treaty the point is all the other Sioux tribes remain as they did under the ‘68 Treaty).
There are times to be different and there are times to get on board and not be different, this is one of the times
we need to be on board with our sister tribes and go back to Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe. How many of
the 8 Sioux Reserves in Canada call themselves “Oyate?” NONE! These are the names of the Reserves: Round
Plain, White Cap, Long Plain, Sioux Valley, Oak Lake, Standing Buffalo, Wood Mountain, and Birdtail.
Are we not part of the Great Sioux Nation? Are we trying to be so indifferent and disconnected that we
are ashamed of being part of the Great Sioux Nation? I am not ashamed. Is our Tribal Constitution based on
an IRA government? Yes it is. Did we sign onto the IRA? No we did not. My point being we are a Treaty tribe
and we needed to stick to our Treaty name; I am recommending as does our constitution revision committee
that the name needs to change back to Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe so that we stay within the covenants
of our Treaty. Our IRA based constitution allowed a name change but I will continue to identify myself as I
have been my whole life and as we were in our 1867 Treaty. So, for the few of you that do not agree with me
and the many of you that do agree with me and for those of you that are wondering why I use the Treaty name
Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe, now you know why. I recognize and honor our Treaty name and will continue
to use Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe. When non-natives try to say Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate they mess it up
and don’t say it right even though we try respectfully to correct them; there are some Dakota that try to say
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate and cannot say it right either, but everyone can say Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe
and identify that name as part of our sister tribes that remain identified by their Treaty name.
I ask all of you to go to the following websites and check it out for yourselves. www.sdtribalrelations.
com/ninetribes www.travelsouthdakota.com
Wopida Tonka!
Dave Flute- Chairman, Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe.
Sota guest editorial –
As DAPL protesters brace for winter, feds
say no evictions from encampment
‘We’re not leaving until we defeat this big black snake’
By Andrea Germanos, staff writer
(Published on Monday, October 03, 2016 by Common Dreams.)
As protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline continue—as well as signs of solidarity—federal officials say
they are not going to throw out protesters from an encampment where water protectors are ready to face increasing
chilly temperatures to stop the four-state, fossil fuel project.
“We’re not leaving until we defeat this big black snake,” Cody Hall, a spokesman for the Oceti Sakowin
Camp and member of South Dakota’s Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, said of Energy Transfer Partners’ pipeline to the
Associated Press.
That camp is an overflow from the Sacred Stone Camp, which swelled as more and more protesters joined the
resistance.
“Oceti Sakowin,” as Sarah Jaffe explained, “is the name for the Seven Council Fires, the political structure of
what is known as the Great Sioux Nation.” She described it as a “breathtaking sight” where “f[]lags from well over
200 Native nations and international supporters line the driveway into the camp, flapping in the high plains wind.”
However, it’s on land claimed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the corps says the protestors don’t
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have a permit to stay there. Still, as Forum News reported, it “has taken a hands-off approach as it tries to balance
protesters’ First Amendment rights[...] not to mention the rights of the rancher who has a grazing lease on the land
and could be on the hook for any damage done to it.”
“We don’t have the physical ability to go out and evict people—it gives the appearance of not protecting free
speech,” AP reports corps spokeswoman Eileen Williamson as saying. “Our hands are really tied.”
And if they do plan on staying, preparations are needed. Michael J. Dax wrote at YES! Magazine that as “Oceti
Sakowin is set in the large, open floodplain of the Cannonball River, it will provide little shelter from winter winds.”
But already, as Jaffe wrote, “deliveries of blankets and warm clothing were constant, as was the chopping of wood
for fires and discussion of what kinds of structures would allow the camps to stay in place through the bitter cold
months ahead.” Thirty-nine-year old Lakota Yuwitawin simply said, “We’re native people. This is just what we do is
survive.”
Further south, protests are also continuing along the pipeline’s route in Iowa, and on Saturday, 32 people were
arrested and charged with trespassing after attempting to stop construction by tearing down a security fence around
a boring site.
Praising ongoing resistance to stop the pipeline, 350.org’s Bill McKibben said to Democracy Now! last week,
“They’re holding the line against something that threatens not only their reservation, but threatens the whole
planet.”
McKibben’s praise came as nearly 100 scientists denounced in an open letter the “inadequate environmental
and cultural impact assessments” for the pipeline, “which is symptomatic of the United States’ continued
dependence on fossil fuels in the face of predicted broad-scale social and ecological impacts from global climate
change.”
One small section of the pipeline has been halted by the Obama administration, but the Dallas Morning News
reports on Monday that “the fate of the project is still unknown.”
Congratulations to those who won the Tribe’s 2016
Primary election last week, and thank you to all who
filed and ran for office.
See the list of candidate that will be on the General
election ballot elsewhere in this Sota.
The General election will be held on Tuesday,
November 8th.
Absentee ballots will be accepted until October 24,
so if you are a registered voter living off the Reservation
please make sure to submit your ballot by mailed
to REB, P.O. Box 509, Agency Village, SD or hand
delivered to Tribal headquarters by the deadline.
*****
Again, we want to congratulate Bryan Akipa.
While traveling to Washington, DC for the NEA
honoring of Fellows, Bryan also performed for President
Obama’s Tribal Nations conference.
See the article and photos on page one.
Please come and help all of us honor Bryan for
representing Dakota culture are art on behalf of all
the Oyate. A homecoming honoring ceremony will be
held for him at the Tribal administration building this
Thursday.
Come and participate.
Hours are from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
See the notice elsewhere in this issue.
*****
We are growing to appreciate the new Sisseton
School Superintendent.
Please read his “tale of two cities” report on our
education page in this edition.
*****
A week ago, when we learned gayapi was true that
indeed three mental health counselor positions had been
terminated at Dakotah Pride Center, we wanted Oyate
to know.
There seemed to be something that was not right
about how funding is prioritized.
We did not understand how three counselors
would be terminated from their positions … leaving
hundreds of at risk clients without their services.
This week, we learned that after having been
terminated Dakotah Pride found some stop-gap funds
to keep them going for at least 90 days.
That is good news, but what does this firing/rehiring for a short term period say about how some of
the most critical behavioral health services are being
provided?
And while the workers are staying in the job, is this
funding going to cover all their clients?
Each grant provides for specific eligibility.
We don’t know what’s happening, but would like
to have some answers.
Not for me, but for the clients and their families
and relatives.
*****
See more outstanding photos by John Heminger of
life among SWO and other mni wiconi defenders from
around the world.
The camps on the Standing Rock homelands
are expanding, attracting more and more people of
all races and nationalities. All are coming together to
resist continued devastation by the corporate masters
controlling government, economics, and mainstream
media.
Their time is over.
Please support our SWO mni wiconi volunteers
at Standing Rock and everyone else who is engaged
in the same battle along the Dakota Access and Trans
Pecos pipelines … wherever the black snake is being
confronted.
*****
THPO is sponsoring an introductory class in flint
knapping.
Rick Hunter is the instructor, and it will be held
in the administration building rotunda the afternoon of
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 25 and 26.
Read more about the class elsewhere in this issue.
If you’re interested, please call Jim Whitted as soon
as possible, as while the class is free, size is limited to 12.
Jim can be reached at 698-3584.
*****
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political advertising.
The rates reflect a greater discount rate for full,
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Elder’s Meditation:
“That spiritual power I wear is much more
beautiful and much greater. We call it wisdom,
knowledge, power and gift, or love. There are these four
parts to that spiritual power. So I wear those. When
you wear that power it will beautify your mind and
spirit. You become beautiful. Everything that Tunkashila
creates is beautiful.” –Wallace Black Elk, LAKOTA
When I was young, I asked my grandfather, “What
should I pray for?” He thought for a long time and then
he said, “Pray only for wisdom and for the knowledge
of love.” This makes a lot of sense. No matter what
happens I ask the Creator to show me the lessons I
should be learning. I pray for Him to help me learn the
lessons. By doing this everyday we become beautiful
human beings.
Great Spirit, grant me Your wisdom.
*****
Words to consider (or, perhaps not!):
Computers can figure out all kinds of problems,
except the things in the world that just don’t add up.
James Magary
A wise man can see more from the bottom of a well
Services held for
Kristie Hart
Kristie Rae Hart, 32, of Sisseton, SD passed away
on October 2, 2016 at her home.
Funeral services for Kristie Rae Hart, Mahpiya
Omani Win, “She walks on clouds”, 32,
of Sisseton, SD were held last Saturday,
October 8, 2016 at St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Hall in Sisseton, SD.
Spiritual Leader Jon Eagle and
Pastor Vern Donnell officiated. Special
music was provided by Jackie Bird and
Sam Begay.
Pallbearers were Glenn Wilson,
Vernon Renville Sr., Clayton Dwarf
Jr., William Hinsley, Westley Redday,
Darren Eagleman, Galan Renville Sr.,
Terry “Chubb” Spider, Moses Kee Roach,
and Eugene Hart. Honorary Pallbearers
were “All of Kristie’s Family and Friends.”
Interment is in the SWO
Traditional Burial Grounds, Sisseton,
SD.
Wake services were held Wednesday and Thursday
and all-night Friday at the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Hall.
The Cahill Funeral Chapel was in charge of
arrangements.
Kristie was born in Sisseton, SD on November 16,
1983 to Louis F. Hart Sr. and Brenda J. Redday.
She graduated from Tiospa Zina Tribal School in
2001. She continued her education at the United Tribes
Technical College in Bismarck, ND and graduated with
a degree as an automotive technician. She was also on
the vice presidents list while attending college.
Kristie was a working mother of three beautiful
and talented girls, Eliza Rae Hart, Ezila Renee Hart, and
Tate Win Cante’ Hart.
She loved, cherished, and talked about her pride
and joys all the time.
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Washington, Elder bird singer,
Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian
Community Martha Martinez,
Elder bird singer, Salt River Pima
Maricopa Indian Community.
Attending were representatives
from the 567 federally-recognized
tribes that were invited to attend,
as well as over 100 Native youth
delegates.
Representing the SWO
Tribe was Buffalo Lake District
Councilman Kenny Johnson.
Bryan Akipa performed his
traditional flute music on stage prior
to the President’s remarks.
Remarks by President Obama
Mellon Auditorium Washington,
D.C.
Hello, everybody. Thank
you. Thank you. Welcome to the
than a fool can from a mountain top . Unknown
2 is not equal to 3, not even for large values of 2.
Grabel’s Law
Education is a progressive discovery of our own
ignorance. Will Durant (1885 - 1981)
To avoid situations in which you might make
mistakes may be the biggest mistake of all. Peter
McWilliams, Life 101
Imagination is the one weapon in the war against
reality. Jules de Gaultier
In politics, absurdity is not a handicap. Napoleon
Bonaparte (1769 - 1821)
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Kristie lived and worked in Sisseton, SD and
Bismarck, ND.
While living in Bismarck she started to dance. She
enjoyed attending pow-wows with her family, meeting
and making new friends where ever she went. Her love
for grass dancing showed each time she put her dance
outfit on and entered the arena to
dance.
Kristie had many friends from
far and near, that was the kindness in
her spirit. She had a gift of bringing
a smile to all the peoples’ faces she
would meet. Kristie always had a kind
word for family and friends that she
crossed paths with.
When Kristie lived in Sisseton
she worked as a porter and a cashier at
Dakota Connection, she also worked
at Teal’s Market in the Deli Section.
She was a longtime employee at
Schlitz Foods where she worked as a
seasonal processer.
She always said the work was
hard but fun too.
Kristie’s untimely death was on October 2, 2016 at
her home in Sisseton, SD.
Kristie is survived by her mother Brenda Redday
of Bismarck, ND, three daughters, Eliza Rae Hart, (12),
Ezila Renee Hart, (10), and Tate Win Cante’ Hart (9)
all of Bismarck, ND, Sisters; Tracey Hart of Sisseton,
SD, Shirley Redday of Bismarck, ND, and Alexis
DuMarce of Watertown, SD, and brothers; Louis Hart
Jr. of Bismarck, ND, Westley Redday of Eagle Butte,
SD, and Paul Begay of Detroit Lakes, MN.
She was preceded in death by her father Louis Hart
Sr., Maternal grandparents, Howard L. Redday Sr. and
Helen L. (Eagle) Redday, and paternal grandparents,
Fred and Margaret Hart.
For Kristie’s obituary and on-line registry please
visit www.cahillfuneralchapel.com
Eighth White House Tribal Nations
Conference. And what an amazing
honor, and what a kind gesture for
the honor song and the blanket and
the hat. I have to say that I’m very
glad that you also have a blanket for
Michelle so she doesn’t steal mine.
She would, too. I’m just saying.
But that was very moving, and is
a reminder of the great friendships
that we’ve developed over the last
eight years.
I have a couple of people here
who I want to acknowledge for
their longstanding commitment
to Indian Country. Sally Jewell,
our Secretary of the Interior.
Brian Cladoosby, President of the
National Congress of American
Indians. We’re honored to have
here Thomas Begay, one of the last
surviving Navajo Code Talkers. And
we have some just amazing young
people here that I had a chance to
meet earlier, including those who
are participating in Generation
Indigenous, so please give our young
people a big round of applause.
We’re so proud of them.
So today, the most important
thing I want to say is thank you.
After almost eight years as your
President, I have been so privileged
to learn from you and spend time
with many of you while visiting
more tribal communities than any
other President. Standing Rock
Sioux Tribe. Choctaw Nation.
Alaska Natives. My trips to your
nations and communities are days
that I will never forget. Michelle
and I still talk about hosting those
remarkable young people from
Standing Rock Sioux Nation in
the White House and taking them
out for pizza. My staff still talks
about all the wonderful people in
Kotzebue, Alaska, who tried to --
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they tried to teach them Iñupiaq,
and tried to stuff them full of meat
at Cariboufest. And my brothers at
Crow Nation, brothers and sisters
here, I may be an adopted son of the
Crow Nation, but I try not to play
favorites. Because I pledged to all
of you when I first ran for President
that I’d be a partner with all of you
in the spirit of a true nation-tonation relationship, to give all our
children the future they deserve.
So we began by elevating
Native American Affairs within the
White House and across the federal
government. The American people
are served by so many dedicated,
talented Native Americans like
Larry Roberts our Principal Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Indian
Affairs. Morgan Rodman, our
Executive Director of the White
House Council on Native American
Affairs. Karen Diver and Tracy
Goodluck, our Native American
Affairs team at the White House.
That’s just a few. And by creating
the White House Council of
Native American Affairs, we created
a permanent institution with a
long-term, Cabinet-level focus on
Indian Country, one that involves
you through the decision-making
process.
So I’ve been proud of what
we’ve been able to do together.
We haven’t solved every issue. We
haven’t righted every wrong. But
together, we’ve made significant
progress in almost every area.
Together, we’ve permanently
protected sacred lands for future
generations. We’ve restored more
than 428,000 acres of tribal
homelands to their original owners.
By signing the historic Cobell
settlement into law, we established
the Land Buy-Back Program, a
$1.9-billion fund to consolidate
individual Indian lands and restore
them to tribal trusts.
Together, we’ve strengthened
your sovereignty, reauthorized the
Violence Against Women Act so
that tribes can prosecute those who
commit domestic violence against
women in Indian Country, whether
they’re Native American or not.
We’ve worked to ensure your right
to equal justice under the law, and
given more power to tribal courts
and police. I know that many of you
have come together across tribes and
across the country to support the
community at Standing Rock. And
together, you’re making your voices
heard.
And in a spirit of cooperation
and mutual respect, we’ve made a
lot of progress for Indian Country
over the past eight years. And this
moment highlights why it’s so
important that we redouble our
efforts to make sure that every
federal agency truly consults
and listens and works with you,
sovereign to sovereign.
Together, we’ve worked to
create jobs and expand opportunity
by investing in clean-energy
projects and infrastructure and
high-speed internet that connects
your communities to the broader
economy. We’ve worked to secure
quality, affordable health care for
more people in Indian country
through the Affordable Care
Act, including the permanent
reauthorization of the Indian Health
Care Improvement Act.
We’ve invested in job training
and tribal colleges and universities,
and together we’ve worked to return
control of Indian education to tribal
nations, so that as we prepare our
young people for the demands of a
global economy, we’re also teaching
them their own language and their
own culture. Because we believe that
all our native youth deserve a future
as bright as any American child,
without having to leave the land of
their fathers and mothers. That’s
what’s driven our work.
And through Generation
Indigenous, we’ve worked to
connect more of our young people
to each other, in one big network of
opportunity across the country. So
that’s just some of the progress we’ve
made together. And we’ve got to
keep fighting to the finish line. Even
after my time in this office comes
to an end, I’m going to be standing
alongside you because I believe
that, yes, our progress depends
in part on who sits in the Oval
Office, and whether they’re setting
the right priorities, but lasting
progress depends on all of us, not
just who the President is. It depends
on making the decisions that are
good and right and just, and our
willingness to organize and mobilize
and keep pushing for opportunity.
And I’m optimistic that you
will continue on the path forward
that we’ve set. I’m optimistic that
our progress will continue. The
young people who I’ve met on this
journey, more than anything else,
who make me feel optimistic. The
students who sang us the Lakota
National Anthem and told us about
all the obstacles they’ve overcome,
and shared with us their dreams
for the future. The students at
the middle school in Dillingham,
Alaska, who taught me a traditional
Yup’ik dance. Well, I can only do it
when they’re around, because I’m
basically just watching them. They
were very patient with me.
As a young woman named
Lindsay Early, of the Comanche
Nation in Oklahoma, who earlier
this year wrote me a letter to tell
me she was actually at a campaign
speech I gave in Texas way back
in 2008, where I pledged that I’d
do my best to represent Native
Americans. And Lindsay said in
her letter that when she heard my
pledge to her people, in the middle
of my speech, she screamed as loud
as she could from the balcony.
And, look, if you’re President and
somebody screams, that can mean
many things, usually. Sometimes it’s
good, sometimes it’s not so good.
But, according to Lindsay, it was
good. And I answered back, I hear
you girls, and when I’m elected I
won’t forget you.
Well, eight years later,
Lindsay’s gone on to accomplish
some pretty remarkable things. She
was raised by a single mom, like me,
and didn’t have a lot of money or
obvious advantages in life, but she
earned a scholarship and graduated
from college. Moved back home to
help her mom care for her 92-yearold grandmother. She took a job
developing a new assisted-living
facility, owned and operated by
the Comanche Nation. And after
that opened, she joined Teach for
America. And now she teaches
kindergartens in her community by
day, and Native America history to
students at a tribal college at night.
So this is a young woman
who knows the meaning of giving
back. And her whole life, people
told her how smart she was and
that someday she’d go off into the
world and make big changes. But
in school, she came to a realization,
and here’s what she said: “It was not
‘going off’ that would make Indian
Country better, but returning with
education and with the insight
education brings…my students have
a sense of pride in them about who
they are as indigenous individuals…
more than anything, they realize
they are in control of their own
destinies -– and that’s such a
powerful thing to experience.”
So you listen to somebody
like Lindsay, who understands
she’s in charge of her own destiny
and is now able to transmit that to
the next generation, and how can
you not be optimistic about this
country’s future*How can you not
be optimistic about the future of all
of the nations represented here?
And Lindsay, I want you to
know that I heard you. I didn’t
forget you. And I want everybody
in this auditorium and all the
folks back home in your respective
communities to know that this
whole time, I’ve heard you. I have
seen you. And I hope I’ve done
right by you. And I hope I’ve set a
direction that others will follow.
I hope I set a direction that
others then follow, and I hope I’ve
given more of our young people,
like Lindsay and her students, that
sense of hope and that sense of
what an incredible gift they are to
this country, and that they’re in
control of their own destinies, and
that they’re going to help shape
the future of the United States of
America.
Thank you all for your
partnership. Thank you for this
journey.
I’ll see you on the other side.
May God bless you. God bless the
United States of America.
Remarks by Deputy
Attorney General
Sally Q. Yates
Good afternoon, everyone
and thank you for that warm
welcome. Attorney General Lynch
had planned to be here with you
today, but she is out of town and
her return was delayed, so I have
the honor of being with you in her
absence. I want to thank President
Obama for once again hosting this
important summit. It is a pleasure
and a privilege to join with so
many who care deeply about the
relationship between the federal
government and the first Americans.
We take this opportunity at the
final White House Tribal Nations
Conference to reflect on our
remarkable accomplishments over
the last eight years, to rededicate
ourselves to the challenges we
still face, and to reaffirm our
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Dakota Ave. Sisseton.
*Monday - CMA (Crystal Meth Anonymous) @ Dakotah Pride7pm 388 Dakota Ave. Sisseton.
*Tuesday - Aftercare @ Dakotah Pride Halfway House -6 pm 388
Dakota Ave. Sisseton.
*Tuesday - AA @ St. Kateri’s-8pm 614 Main Ave. Sisseton.
*Wednesday - AA @ Dakotah Pride Halfway House-8pm 388
Dakota Ave. Sisseton.
*Thursday - Talking Circle @ Dakotah Pride Halfway House-5pm
388 Dakota Ave. Sisseton.
*Thursday - AA @ St. Kateri’s-8pm 614 Main Ave. Sisseton.
*Friday - NA @ Dakotah Pride Halfway House-8pm 388 Dakota
Ave. Sisseton.
*Friday - Big Book Study @ Dakotah Pride Halfway House-8pm
388 Dakota Ave. Sisseton
*Friday - AA @ The Community Center-8pm 102 4th St Browns
Valley, MN.
*Saturday - AA @ Homeless Shelter-6pm Agency Village.
*Saturday - AA @ Wilmot Lutheran Church-8pm 401 Ordway St.
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commitment to creating a stronger
and safer nation for all our
people – none of which would be
possible without President Obama’s
leadership, his vision, and his
commitment to this vital issue.
Today, as a result of our shared
efforts, the relationship between the
federal government and the nation’s
567 sovereign tribes – a relationship
rooted in mutual respect and
sustained by open dialogue – has
never been stronger. To be sure, it is
not a perfect relationship. But it is a
relationship of which we can all be
proud.
Attorney General Lynch and
I are especially proud of the role
that the Department of Justice has
played in renewing and enriching
ties between the tribes and the
United States. Consultations are
now a cornerstone of our tribal
work – including the consultations
with Alaska Natives that Attorney
General Lynch announced earlier
this year. Our Office of Tribal
Justice, now a permanent fixture
of the department, has worked
tirelessly to respond to your
concerns and advance justice in
Indian Country. That is exactly what
we are doing near the Standing Rock
Sioux Reservation in North Dakota,
where earlier this month, along
with the Army and the Interior
Department, we released the joint
statement on the Dakota Access
Pipeline that you have all seen.
And we are building a consultation
framework to better allow for timely
and meaningful tribal input on
these vital infrastructure projects.
But perhaps nothing better
exemplifies our new relationship
than the work we have done to
resolve one of the most intractable
sources of tension between tribes
and the government. As you
know, for decades, tribes have filed
claims against the U.S. for the past
mismanagement of both their funds
and their natural resources held in
trust by the federal government.
And today, I am proud to announce
that thanks to the efforts of the
Justice Department’s Environment
and Natural Resources Division, the
U.S. has settled the trust accounting
and mismanagement claims of 90
federally recognized tribes since
2009. And we are close to settling
with 11 others, for a grand total
of settlements with 104 tribes
amounting to $3.3 billion. This is
an important achievement that will
end, honorably and fairly, decades
of contention that not only sapped
valuable resources, but also strained
relationships.
Healing these old wounds
cleared the way for new initiatives,
starting with programs and
partnerships designed to improve
public safety. From working with
tribes and Congress to pass the
Tribal Law and Order Act, to crossdesignating Special Assistant U.S.
Attorneys to prosecute cases in
both federal and tribal courts; and
from training tribal prosecutors to
giving tribal authorities full access to
national crime databases – at every
step along the way, we have sought
to present a united front against
crime in Indian country.
We placed particular emphasis
on safeguarding Native women,
who, according to one study, face a
one in three chance of being raped
in their lifetimes – an appalling
figure that we simply cannot
tolerate. That is why we directed
every U.S. Attorney’s Office with
Indian Country jurisdiction to
enhance their responses to sexual
assault within Indian Country.
And that is why we fought so
hard to include new provisions
in the Violence Against Women
Reauthorization Act of 2013
that, for the first time in decades,
empowered Native women who
are abused by non-Indians. This
was a tremendous victory that has
significantly increased the number
of sexual assault prosecutions
brought by both tribal and federal
authorities on Indian lands. I am
also pleased to announce that for
the first time ever, the department’s
Office on Violence Against Women
is awarding over $2.1 million to
seven tribes to support their work
implementing tribal criminal
jurisdiction over these non-Native
domestic violence offenders.
We also expanded our
assistance to tribes through the
creation of the Coordinated Tribal
Assistance Solicitation, or CTAS,
which consolidated most of the
department’s tribal grant programs
into a single application. These vital
grants support everything from
hiring law enforcement officers to
empowering native youth, giving
tribes the resources they need to
meet the particular challenges facing
their communities. And today, it is
my privilege to announce that in
fiscal year 2016, we are making 236
awards under the solicitation, for
a total of more than $102 million
dollars. With this announcement,
we will have awarded more than
$726 million in CTAS grants during
the Obama Administration.
We could not be prouder of
all that we have accomplished over
the last eight years. Everything that
we have done together has been
founded on a simple premise: that
we are nations who share a common
land, and citizens who share a
common country. On that basis, we
have made strides together to build
a strong relationship between the
federal government and sovereign
tribal nations – a relationship that
we have built to last, no matter the
turn of the electoral wheel. This
relationship has been woven into
the fabric of the Department of
Justice through the principles we
have declared and the initiatives
we have fostered. This relationship
– this sacred partnership – is one
of this administration’s proudest
legacies. It is a testament to what we
have done. But more importantly,
it is a foundation for what we will
do. And because of the friendship
and partnership that we have
forged together – the friendship
and partnership that I see as I look
around this room – I am not just
hopeful, but certain, that although
this administration is drawing to
an end, our work together to build
a stronger, a safer, and a more just
society for every American is only
just beginning.
Let me thank each of you
for your commitment to and your
investment in that work over the
last eight years. Thank you for being
a trusted partner and a valued ally
to the Department of Justice. I look
forward to all that we will achieve
– together – in the days to come.
Thank you.
USDA’s commitment
to Native Americans
At the 8th Tribal Nations
Conference hosted today by
President Barack Obama in
Washington, Agriculture Secretary
Tom Vilsack underscored the
Administration’s support for tribal
communities with $9 million in
new funds to support community
development and education. Since
2009, under Vilsack, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
has invested more than $3 billion in
economic development efforts for
Native Americans.
“Since day one of this
Administration, USDA has been
committed to a Department that
works side by side with Tribal
governments and individual
American Indians and Alaska
Natives,” said Vilsack. “We have
expanded investment in Native
and Tribal community businesses,
education, food security, housing,
health care and infrastructure.
Today’s announcement continues
our efforts to promote economic
development and job creation in
“Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo”
Tribal communities for years to
come.”
Earlier today, President Obama
kicked off the 2016 White House
Tribal Nations Conference at the
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in
Washington. This event provides
tribal leaders from the 567
federally recognized tribes with the
opportunity to interact directly
with high-level federal government
officials and members of the
White House Council on Native
American Affairs. Each federally
recognized tribe is invited to send
one representative to the conference.
This year’s conference builds upon
the President’s commitment to
strengthen the government-togovernment relationship with
Indian Country and to improve
the lives of American Indians and
Alaska Natives.
At the event, Vilsack
made three significant funding
announcements.
$3.8 million in grants for
28 projects that will help Tribal
communities and businesses in
15 states. USDA is providing the
funding through the Rural Business
Development Grant (RBDG)
program. The grants can be used
for technical assistance, training
and other activities to help develop
or expand small and emerging
businesses in rural areas.
$2.3 million in grants to 13
tribal organizations for agricultural
and conservation training, outreach
and technical assistance in 15 states.
The grants are part of USDA’s
Outreach and Assistance for Socially
Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers
and Ranchers Program, known as
the 2501 Program. The grantees
will leverage USDA funds along
with partner funding, and serve
tribal groups in Alaska, Arizona,
Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Michigan,
Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico,
Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota,
Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.
$2.9 million in grants to
help 20 Tribal colleges make
equipment, infrastructure, facilities
and educational improvements.
The grants will be provided
through USDA’s Tribal College
Initiative Grant program, which
supports tribal land grant colleges
and universities. The program is
an important source of funding
for higher education in Native
American communities. In
2011 and 2013, USDA Rural
Development awarded Nebraska
Indian Community College
two grants totaling $280,000 to
build a classroom and training
facility for construction and
vehicle maintenance. The new,
4,000-square-foot facility is large
enough to provide hands-on
training.
In conjunction with the
funding announcements, U.S.
government partners, including
USDA, signed a memorandum of
understanding (MOU) affirming
the U.S. government’s commitment
to protect tribal treaty rights and
similar rights relating to natural
resources through enhanced
interagency coordination and
collaboration. Additionally, another
agreement was signed to extend
an earlier MOU regarding Native
American sacred sites.
Finally, in support of today’s
gathering of Tribal leaders in
Washington, the USDA Forest
Service published a new final rule in
the Federal Register ensuring that
federally recognized Indian tribes
have access to forest products for
traditional and cultural purposes.
For more information on this rule,
Page 5
please see the Federal Register
notice.
USDA has significantly
expanded its support for Tribes
and tribal communities since
2009, providing $3.1 billion in
Rural Development programs and
services, including $553 million to
build or upgrade more than 300
tribal facilities and $55 million to
support Native-owned businesses
and economic development. To
better coordinate and target USDA
support for challenged areas, USDA
launched the StrikeForce for Rural
Growth and Opportunity initiative
in 2010. Today, StrikeForce has
invested more than $23.5 billion
in 970 persistently-poor counties,
parishes, boroughs, census and
Tribal areas across the nation.
In support of education, USDA
supports scholarships for students to
attend Tribal Land-Grant Colleges
and Universities, and provides
additional funding to support
research and extension in American
Indian communities. For more
information on Federal housing
support programs in Indian country
go to: www.usda.gov/otr.
Secretary Vilsack has made
it a priority to build a new era for
civil rights at USDA and ensure
that all customers and employees
are treated fairly, and all Americans
are treated with dignity and respect.
Under Vilsack’s leadership, USDA
announced the historic Keepseagle
settlement agreement with Native
American farmers who have faced
discrimination by USDA in past
decades. USDA established the
Tribal Nations conference
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The SWO Tribal Historic
Preservation Office (THPO) is
sponsoring an introduction to flint
knapping class.
Rick Hopkins will be the
instructor, and the class will be held
Tuesday and Wednesday, October
25-26, 2016 in the administration
SWO Tribal Chairman David Flute came to Tiospa
Zina Tribal School on September 29th and spoke to
Jeffrey Maxwell’s Government classes.
Topics he talked about included the Dakota Access
Pipeline and the involvement of the Sisseton-Wahpeton
Oyate in assisting the people camped there, including
representatives of nearly 300 other tribal nations around
the world. He mentioned that he has been to Cannon
Ball, ND several times to show support and deliver
goods.
He talked about the drug problem on this
reservation and how much it costs not only financially
but also the toll it takes on parents, children and the
community as a whole. He feels that this reservation
will not be completely drug free for at least two or three
generations in the future. He said that there are other
By Sister Patrice Colletti, SDS
Communications for Life Success
Educator Sandra Pratt, a Tribal member and a
teacher at Tiospa Zina Tribal School, was a guest speaker
at the school’s Communications for Life Success course,
a new high school course for high potential Juniors and
Seniors in their final years of special education. Sandra
shared her personal story of challenges and successes as
she journeyed through college.
For the students, all who aspire to college, the
military, or competitive employment, learning about
both the ups and the downs was important. “She
didn’t just tell us all the good things about college, like
some people do. She also explained how she overcame
obstacles to succeed. I appreciated that,” said one
student.
Sandra also explained how most of the doubts
she had- and we all have- are normal. “Am I smart
enough? What if I can’t read all that? Will I fit in? Will
I be lonely?” She also shared how, as a parent, she had
to carefully balance her time and energy between both
responsibilities, family and school. Sandra told the
group about the good things, and the bad things, about
college loans. While they help pay for books, fees, and
living expenses during college, loans also need to be paid
back, making it important to budget carefully and work
at a job evenings, weekends, and during breaks. She also
encouraged students to consider the colleges that offer
agencies here to help the Oyate fight the drugs.
Chairman Flute told about current projects the
Tribe is involved in such as the detention center and
grocery store. He discussed his role in government, what
he did as a council member and now as Chairman.
He told the students to get their education and
go out and have experiences in the world since it will
change their outlook on life. The reservation has been
here over 150 years and will continue to be here for
many more generations.
Chairman Flute also asked for questions from the
students. The drug issue was ever present on their minds
as well. He answered questions about how much it costs
to destroy a meth house (up to about $30,000 each)
to possible banishment for people convicted of dealing
drugs.
Native American students a chance to attend tuitionfree.
Sandra spoke about the benefits of living the
Dakota values, particularly waditake, or bravery. It takes
courage to try something new, to meet new people, to
live in a new place, to move away from home, and to
dedicate yourself to doing what it takes to complete
college. She pointed out that really, college success
requires only two main things: hard work, since you
must do your best learning new and challenging things,
and the ability to get your work in on time.
Sandra spoke positively about the support of her
teachers, especially during her years at the University of
Minnesota-Morris. In college, which is very different
from high school, Sandra noted, “...you have to do a
lot of work on your own, but my teachers were always
willing to help me learn if they knew I was working
hard to succeed.”
The Communications for Life Success students
were grateful for the wisdom Sandra shared with them.
They created a tiny booklet of what they learned, and
sent it to Sandra with a thank you note.
*****
For more about Tiospa Zina Tribal School’s
Communication for Life Success class, you can visit
the class blog at http://collettitz.blogspot.com/. Sister
Patrice Colletti, SDS is both the creator and teacher of
the course.
Students learn from life experiences.
Los Angeles, CA – Oct. 8, 2016 – PRNewswireUSNewswire – A group of Native and non-Native
educators and activists gathered on the Pine Ridge
Reservation of the Oglala Lakota people in South
Dakota to celebrate the opening of the Pine Ridge
Girls’ School, the first nondenominational
independent college-prep girls’ school on
any Native reservation in America.
The school was founded in part to
respond to the epidemic of youth suicides
that have plagued the reservation in the last
few years, and is grounded in Lakota culture and life
ways, as well as traditional college-prep courses.
The school is already making a big difference, since
girls who are both empowered in their own culture and
know they are going to college aren’t thinking about
ending their lives,” said founder Victoria Shorr. “They
are too busy learning the geometry of the tipi and
playing volleyball and winning art contests.
In celebration of its grand opening, the school
hosted a “Founding Open House,” which included a
drum ceremony, and sage purification for the school
and everyone in attendance - in true Lakota fashion.
Honored guests included School Council member
Thune’s office
accepting
Spring
internship
applications
Washington, DC – U.S. Sen.
John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently
Sandra Pratt.
Cheryl Crazy Bull, Head of The American Indian
College Fund, Board members Carole Goldberg, former
Vice Chair and current Native law professor at UCLA,
Shorr, co-founder of the Archer School for girls, and
distinguished Lakota educator and Board member
Ethleen Iron Cloud Two Dogs with her
husband medicine man Rick Two Dogs,
who led the blessing.
For more information or if you’d
like to donate, visit http://www.
pineridgegirlsschool.com/.
About Pine Ridge Girls’ School:
The Pine Ridge Girls’ School was founded by a
group of education advocates and Native Americans
with the vision of a culturally rooted education that is
guided by the best practices of all-girls education. The
founders of the Pine Ridge Girls’ School are dedicated
to the revitalization of tribal ways of living, especially
as those ways ground our students in their journey to
adulthood. We value the beliefs and and traditions of
the Oglala Oyate (nation) and view those beliefs and
traditions as the foundation of the education that our
school will provide.
seeking intelligent, hard-working
college students to serve as spring
interns in his Senate offices located
in Aberdeen, Rapid City, Sioux
Falls, and Washington, D.C.
Interns in Thune’s state offices
will participate in constituent service
and state outreach activities, while
students in the Washington, D.C.,
office will have the opportunity
to witness the legislative process,
give Capitol building tours, and
attend Senate votes, hearings, and
press conferences. Both in-state and
Washington, D.C., internships will
allow students to work closely with
constituents, sharpen their research
and writing skills, and learn a
multitude of valuable office skills.
“Interning in a Senate
office is a great opportunity to
get a firsthand look of how the
federal government works,” said
Thune. “Interns will gain valuable
experience working in a Senate
office, including learning about both
state and national issues and helping
serve the needs of South Dakotans.
All college students should consider
applying for this unique and
rewarding opportunity.”
Thune is chairman of the
Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation;
chairman of the Senate Republican
Conference; and a member of the
Senate Committee on Finance
and the Senate Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
College students who are
interested in interning in Senator
Thune’s Washington, D.C., office
should submit a resume and cover
letter by Friday, October 21, 2016,
to:
Senator John Thune Attn:
Angela Merkle
511 Dirksen Senate Office
Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
By fax to: 202-228-5429
Or by email to: angela_
[email protected]
College students who are
interested in interning in Senator
Thune’s Aberdeen, Rapid City, or
Sioux Falls offices should submit a
resume and cover letter by Friday,
October 21, 2016, to:
Senator John Thune Attn:
building rotunda. Time is from 5:00 to
7:00 p.m. on both days.
Class size will be limited to 12
students, so if you are interested, please
register right away.
Contact Jim Whitted, THPO, at
698-3584.
Robin Long
5015 South Bur Oak
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Or by email to: robin_long@
thune.senate.gov
For more information, please
call 202-224-2321.
Rounds
accepting
Spring 2017
internship
applications
Washington, DC – U.S.
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today
announced that he is currently
accepting internship applications for
spring 2017. The deadline to apply
for internships in his Washington,
D.C., Pierre, Rapid City and Sioux
Falls offices is October 14, 2016.
College credit is available.
Duties in the Washington,
D.C., office may include tracking
legislation, researching bills,
attending committee hearings and
briefings, leading tours of the U.S.
Capitol, handling constituent phone
calls, sorting mail and providing
legislative support. Duties in the
South Dakota offices include
researching constituent inquiries
and requests, participation in
outreach activities, assisting staff
on special projects, handling phone
calls and constituent requests and
sorting mail. In all offices, students
will work closely with constituents
and staff, polish their research and
writing skills and gain an in-depth
understanding of a Senate office.
Interested college students
should complete the online
internship application and submit
a resume no later than October 14,
2016. Resumes should be submitted
to intern coordinator Erin Budmayr
at [email protected].
gov. Information about the
internship program, along with the
application, can be found online at
www.rounds.senate.gov/internships.
Additional questions can be
directed to Erin Budmayr at (605)
224-1450.
Noem
accepting
applications
for Spring
interns
Washington, DC – Rep. Kristi
Noem is accepting applications
for spring internships in her
Washington, DC; Sioux Falls; Rapid
City; and Watertown offices.
Student interns will work with
staff on various constituent service
and communications projects,
as well as assist with legislative
research. Both South Dakota and
Washington, DC internships
provide students with first-hand
knowledge of the legislative process
and the countless other functions of
a congressional office.
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“Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo”
By Rebecca Dargatz
School Community Director
Enemy Swim Day School recently invited area law
enforcement officers to school for the day.
Officers from Tribal Police, Roberts County, and SD
Highway Patrol visited with students throughout the day
last Friday, October 7.
Students were able learn about what is needed to
pursue a career in law enforcement, what a day on the job
looks like, and ask any questions they could think of!
Thank you to all of the officers that came to visit for
the day.
Wopida Tanka.
Deputy Steiner with 6th Grade boys.
Students enjoyed breakfast with the canine unit.
SD trooper’s hat.
7th Grade students wanted to check out the handcuffs.
Highway Patrol visiting 4th Grade.
Highway Patrol officers visiting with 1st Grade.
College students who are
interested in interning in any of
Representative Noem’s offices should
submit a cover letter and resume to
Tribal Nations conference
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Office of Advocacy and Outreach
in 2010 to improve access to USDA
programs and enhance the viability
and profitability of small, beginning,
and socially disadvantaged farmers
and ranchers. And to improve
[email protected]
by Tuesday, November 1. For more
information, contact Christiana
Frazee at 202-225-2801.
relations with Native American
tribes, USDA named the first
Senior Advisor on Tribal Relations
in 2012. For an interactive look
at USDA’s work to improve our
Civil Rights record, visit the USDA
Results project on Medium.com and
read Chapter Eight: The People’s
Department: A New Era for Civil
Rights at USDA.
From the White House blog –
Using evidence as guide to
better serve Native youth
By Ali Zaidi
Washington, DC – Sept. 26,
2016 – To build a government
that works smarter, better, and
more efficiently for the American
people, we need to have a clear
understanding of our progress.
Collecting data, creating goals,
and monitoring the success of the
Federal Government initiatives helps
guide our decisions and reliably
assess our programs. It shows where
interventions work and should be
expanded, and where they do not
and should be rethought. It uses
evidence – not stale assumptions
– as a guide to better serve
communities.
Few places are more important
to achieve success than improving
services for American Indian
and Alaska Native youth. As the
President has said, “Together, we
can make sure that every Native
young person is treated like a
valuable member not only of your
nation, but of the American family
-- that every Native young person
gets an equal shot at the American
Dream.” One step in delivering
on this commitment is better
coordinating and measuring how we
serve Native youth. And in 2015, we
took significant steps to strengthen
our efforts in this area.
As a part of the
Administration’s Generation
Indigenous initiative, Federal
agencies put the focus on six key
priorities that required urgent
interagency work: 1) Improve
Educational Outcomes and Life
Outcomes for Native Youth; 2)
Increase Access to Quality Teacher
Housing; 3) Improve Access
to the Internet; 4) Support the
Implementation of the Indian Child
Welfare Act (ICWA); 5) Reduce
Teen Suicide; and 6) Increase Tribal
Control of Criminal Justice.
Federal agencies continue to
work with the White House Council
on Native American Affairs and the
Office of Management and Budget
to establish metrics and collect data
in each of these areas, and some of
the results are already in. With this
initial data, we now have an early
look into the areas Federal agencies
are succeeding in by taking a
coordinated, cross-agency approach
to better serve Native youth, as well
as the challenges that remain.
Today, we’re excited to share
this early data from three key areas:
Supporting the Implementation
of the Indian Child Welfare Act
(ICWA)
The Indian Child Welfare Act
(ICWA) seeks to keep American
Indian children with American
Indian families in response to the
alarmingly high number of Indian
children that were being removed
from their homes by both public
and private agencies. The intent
of ICWA was to “protect the best
interests of Indian children and to
promote the stability and security
of Indian tribes and families.” The
implementation of ICWA requires
support for tribal and state courts,
social workers and foster care.
Agencies are focused on programs
that support building capacity and
the programmatic support necessary
to implement ICWA.
In order to understand how
ICWA is being implemented, it
is necessary to track whether the
reporting requirements of ICWA are
being met. The Department of the
Interior (DOI) is tracking progress
by monitoring the percentage of
tribes that submit the Indian Child
Welfare Quarterly and Annual
Report. Out of 365 tribes that
receive ICWA funding, 19 percent
submitted an annual report in the
4th quarter of FY 2015. By FY
2016, that number was 78 percent.
In addition, the Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS)
is tracking the number of states
that report final adoption decrees to
the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),
starting from a baseline of 18 states
as of September 2014.
Improving Tribal Control of
Criminal Justice
Tribal Nations are in the best
position to address the unique needs
of their communities. Increasing
tribal control facilitates culturallybased solutions that incorporate
tribal laws and priorities. Agencies
are emphasizing investments that
give tribes the tools they need to
establish and maintain effective
justice systems.
The Department of Justice
(DOJ) is measuring progress
by reviewing federally-funded,
tribally-controlled programs to
track the percentage of tribal youth
who demonstrate improvement
in targeted behaviors like school
attendance, substance abuse and
avoiding gang activity. DOJ
reported that 70 percent of
youth in these programs showed
improvement in FY 2014, and that
Serving Native youth
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FACE Family Circle
“Bringing Families Together”
Hearing Screening
Friday, Oct. 14, 2016
12:00 noon-2:00 p.m.
Enemy Swim Day School
Adult Ed Room
We Provide Transportation
If you need a ride call 605-947 4605 ext. 3024
Lunch will be served
Door Prizes
FACE Parent Educators-Home Base will have a Family Circle on Friday, Oct. 14th.
We will have activities for the children and hearing screenings will be offered by IHS Public Health
Nursing.
We provide transportation; if you need a ride call 605-947[4605 ext. 3024.
Lunch will be provided, and door prizes for attendees.
So, plan to come to the Enemy Swim Day School Adult Ed classroom from 12:00 noon to 2:00
p.m. Friday.
FACE program teachers and Home Base will be wearing orange all week. Also, Oct. 19, 2016 is
Wear Orange Day to promote awareness of Bullying.
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By Sisseton School Superintendent
Many if not all of you have heard of or read Charles Dicken’s, “A
Tale of Two Cities”. In many ways I am discovering that there are many
similarities here to the 19th century novel. We have the city proper mostly
located north of Highway 10 and then the SWO Agency south of the same
highway. Both have schools, both have their own local government. Both
are rife with the drama of “war”, intrigue, love, hate, prejudice, the haves
and the have-nots that you find in Dicken’s novel. Only seven miles apart
but at times it feels as if we are a thousand miles apart.
I appreciate the good in both. They are a representation of our two
communities. When it comes to the Sisseton Public Schools we are a
wonderful blend of our Native and Non-Native children. Our schools
are well kept, safe, orderly and academically structured to the traditional
public school curriculum. At the TZ schools not so much of a blend but
a beautiful integration of the Dakota culture (generosity and honoring)
and a curriculum full of a rich and vibrant history of their people. A sense
of family and self-worth pervades. Collective structure has given way to
individual self-determination and agency.
I have imagined the synergy that could be wrought from a joining of
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these two communities. I have heard that, “they have their school and we
have ours”. The student and family can choose. But what if the choices were
found in both schools? What if both schools offered each child a choice to
learn in the environment most conducive to their success on each campus.
What if we shared ideas and our boards acted in a more representative
manner for both communities? Why not all schools acting as one district?
With little effort the vision of blending and sharing the best from both
schools becomes greater than either one by itself. Consider the good that we
would deliver each child and how that might carry over to our communities
and ultimately to a diverse world outside the narrow cultural confines of our
local communities.
Such a vision, or some version of such a vision, could become a reality
if the local leadership stepped up. Our greatest challenge is ridding ourselves
of prejudice, bias and stereotypes. I sense that many are proud of their
antagonistic stance to the other and justify it by telling themselves that,
“they have the courage of their convictions,” when in fact it is just plain oldfashioned bull-headed stubbornness.
What a shame for our children to lose so much.
We could start for example by:
1. Adopting the Essential elements of the Native American
Curriculum recommended by our SD DOE in both of our schools. We are
a majority of indigenous students after all.
2. Our “Governance” entity for both schools could meet together
once a quarter.
3. Our Administrators and Staff could meet and train together when
appropriate.
4. We could share our Strategic Plans, our data and school
improvement initiatives with each other.
5. We could consolidate our efforts under common funding when
opportunity presents itself.
In short we could behave like a Professional Learning Community at
the strategic level.
Can we become a highly effective community-wide safe and orderly
Professional Learning Community that results in premier schools of highly
engaged and highly motivated students preparing for 21st Century College,
Career and Citizenship responsibilities?
Can we become a center of premier schools that everyone wants to
emulate and attend?
A northern light in South Dakota?
I wonder how a “Tale of One City” would read.
NOTE: This article represents the opinion of the superintendent not
the school district.
M
embers of SHS Sioux Voices Club went to read to students at Westside Elementary last
Wednesday, October 3rd in observance of Native American Day. Also pictured are newly
elected 2016-17 Sioux Voices officers.
Jayleen White reading at Westside.
Members of Sioux Voices reading at Westside, from left: Gabrielle Bird,
Sarina Budack (WS Title VII) Aja Redwing, Jayleen White, Kiara LaFromboise,
Benji Thompson, Aaliyah Renville-DuMarce, Patsey Seaboy (WS Title VII) Ray
Lufkins.
Aja Jayleen Gabrielle, Joy (advisor Joy Lohre), Aaliyah,
Kiara, Benji, Ray.
Gabby Bird.
Aaliyah DuMarce-Renville, Kiara LaFromboise.
Benji Thompson, Ray Lufkins.
Aja Redwing.
Class Representatives: Freshman, Katelyn Beaudreau; Sophomore,
Angelia White; Junior, Taytum Bissonette; and Senior, Jayleen White.
Sioux Voices at SHS Homecoming. Thank you to Tribal Chairman Dave Flute for driving the Sioux Voices Float and
thank you to Rev. Vern Donnell for the use of the trailer.
Club Officers: Co-President Ray Lufkins and Co-President Benji
Thompson; Vice President Kiara LaFromboise; Secretary Aaliyah
Renville-DuMarce.
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*****
Ali Zaidi is the Associate
Director for Natural Resources,
Energy, and Science at the Office of
Management and Budget.
Celebrating
time-honored
traditions and
cultures
Serving Native youth
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number increased to 73 percent in
FY 2015. DOJ also found that in
federally-funded, tribally-controlled
programs, the portion of native
youth who offend and/or reoffend
fell from 24 percent in FY 2014 to
13 percent in FY 2015.
Increasing Access to Quality
Teacher Housing
Improving the availability and
condition of teacher housing is
essential for tribes and the Bureau
of Indian Education (BIE) to
attract and retain more high-quality
teachers in Indian country. The
Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) is tracking
the number of tribal grantees who
use HUD funds to build or repair
teacher housing, with the first
update expected in December 2016.
In addition, the BIA is tracking
the facility condition of teacher
quarters at BIE-funded schools, with
a goal of improving the percentage
maintained in good condition from
a baseline of 24 percent in June
2015.
Next Steps
Improving the lives of Native
youth requires progress in all of
these areas, progress that will
only occur with the sustained
and coordinated efforts of Federal
agencies, tribes, and state and local
partners. The initial progress shows
what is possible when Federal
agencies, tribes, and other partners
focus their resources and attention
with the help of smart data. These
metrics, however, also indicate the
significant work that remains to
truly meet the Nation’s obligation
to Native youth. We’ll continue to
work with agencies to strengthen
these metrics and increase the
collection of data so that, together,
we can better assess, and learn from,
the Administration’s progress in
addressing the challenges that face
Native youth.
By Sen. John Thune
South Dakotans celebrate
Native American Day every second
Monday in October as a way to
recognize and pay tribute to the
unique and traditional cultures of
the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota
nations. It is an honor to live in
a state that is home to some of
the greatest warriors of all time:
Chief Sitting Bull and Chief Crazy
Horse, just to name a few. People
from around the world are familiar
with these great warriors and travel
thousands of miles to visit their
homelands. This is why I’m glad my
bill, the NATIVE Act, was recently
signed into law. This common-sense
bill creates an opportunity for tribes
to drive their own tourism efforts
and share their culture, traditions,
and history.
While South Dakota is home
to many of the great Lakota,
Dakota, and Nakota chiefs and
other Native American leaders, it’s
also home to the one of the greatest
leaders on the track: Olympian Billy
Mills. Mills, who is a member of the
Oglala Sioux Tribe, grew up on the
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, and
life was not easy for him. Growing
up, Mills faced adversities and was
orphaned by age 12. Motivated by
the wisdom and teachings of his
Lakota people, he became one of the
greatest long distance runners of all
time.
During the 1964 Tokyo
Olympic Games, Mills made his
name and his heritage known to
the world when he became the first
South Dakotan to win an Olympic
gold medal. To date, he’s the only
American to ever win gold in the
10,000 meter run. I’m amazed every
time I see the clip of Mills sprinting
into that final stretch, speeding past
one runner after another to capture
the medal. It’s one of those iconic
athletic moments you never forget.
Like Mills, Chief Sitting Bull,
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and Chief Crazy Horse, countless
Native Americans have been making
contributions to South Dakota’s
history and identity for centuries.
Whether it’s the food we eat or
the names of cities and towns we
drive through, the Native American
footprint continues to leave a
positive and long-lasting impression
throughout the state.
So, as South Dakotans prepare
to celebrate this year, I want to
recognize all of our tribal citizens
who have made and will continue to
Native American Day
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/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
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SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE: D-16-798-672
IN THE MATTER OF THE
CHANGE OF NAME OF:
PATTY BRANDEN-ADAN,
Petitioner
ORDER AND NOTICE OF
HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that Petitioner’s request
for a change of name from
PATTY BRANDEN-ADAN
to PATRICIA BRANDENADAN shall be heard before
the Honorable B.J. Jones,
Judge of Tribal Court, in the
Courtroom of the Sisseton
Wahpeton Tribal Court at
Agency Village, South Dakota
at 2:30 P.M. on the 20th day
of OCTOBER 2016.
Dated this 22nd day of
September, 2016. BY ORDER OF THE COURT:
/s/ B.J. Jones, CHIEF JUDGE
ATTEST: E. Pfeiffer, CLERK OF
COURTS
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SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE: D-16-811-685
IN THE MATTER OF THE
CHANGE
OF NAME OF:
NORMA HOPKINS,
Petitioner.
ORDER AND NOTICE OF
HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that Petitioner’s request for a
change of name from NORMA
WHITE FACE to NORMA
COMES KILLING shall be
heard before the Honorable
B.J. Jones, Judge of Tribal
Court, in the Courtroom of
the Sisseton Wahpeton Tribal
Court at Agency Village,
South Dakota at 3:00 P.M. on
the 1st day of NOVEMBER,
2016.
Dated this 4th day of October,
2016.
BY ORDER OF THE COURT:
/s/ B.J. Jones, CHIEF JUDGE.
ATTEST: E. Pfeiffer, CLERK OF
COURTS.
Native American Day
Continued from Page 9
make a difference in communities
across the state. To the staff at tribal
schools who encourage students
to rise above and fight adversity,
to the tribal leaders who advocate
on behalf of their people, and to
the first responders and medical
professionals who work tirelessly to
provide safety to their communities,
thank you. You are all warriors to
the people you serve and for the way
of life that you protect. I’m humbled
and blessed to live in a state where
we benefit from the culture,
traditions, achievements, and
contributions of Native American
people every day of the year.
Honoring
Native
American Day
By Rep. Kristi Noem
October 7, 2016
I have had the honor of
receiving a Star Quilt from tribes in
South Dakota on a few occasions.
Each time one has been presented,
I’m humbled by the gesture and
yet reminded of all there is to do
in Indian Country. To me, one of
the greatest things we have to offer
is more opportunity. That’s one of
the reasons I helped champion the
NATIVE Act, which was signed
into law this September and aims to
create more tourism opportunities
in tribal areas. The tribes we worked
with on this legislation are hopeful
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OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 09-007
SWOCSE/ Chrisolette Heminger,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
HARLAN DUMARCE,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to Show
Cause for Failure to Pay
Child Support and Notice of
Hearing is hereby provided
that a hearing will held at
the Tribal Admin Building in
Tribal Court, Agency Village,
South Dakota, on the 26th day
of October, 2016 at the hour
of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. If you fail to appear
a Warrant will be issued and
Bond set at the amount of the
arrears. Upon request, the
SWOCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
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OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 06-210
SWOCSE/ Lily Renville,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
HARLAN DUMARCE,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to Show
Cause for Failure to Pay
these new provisions will help boost
struggling economies.
As part of the 2014 Farm
Bill, we were also able to create a
permanent Office of Tribal Relations
within the U.S. Department of
Agriculture. I’m hopeful this will
help ensure tribal communities
always have a seat at the table when
it comes to identifying ag-related
opportunities in Indian Country.
To make sure the help offered
to tribal families creates as much
opportunity as possible, I also
helped advance the Tribal General
Welfare Exclusion Act, which
became law in 2014. This legislation
ensures those who receive support,
like school supplies, from tribal
governments are treated the same
as those receiving similar state and
federal benefits. In many cases, this
would exempt struggling families
from paying extra taxes on these
much-needed benefits.
But more must be done.
Work continues on legislation
I’ve long supported to protect
tribal sovereignty by keeping an
onerous federal regulatory agency
from imposing its authority on
tribal businesses. As is true in
all communities, the last thing
needed when trying to improve
economic opportunities is a federal
bureaucracy meddling with local
efforts. This proposal would hold at
least one agency back.
We also continue our work to
address the tribal healthcare crisis.
The level of care being delivered
to these communities is equivalent
Child Support and Notice of
Hearing is hereby provided
that a hearing will held at
the Tribal Admin Building in
Tribal Court, Agency Village,
South Dakota, on the 26th day
of October, 2016 at the hour
of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. If you fail to appear
a Warrant will be issued and
Bond set at the amount of the
arrears. Upon request, the
SWOCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
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OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 08-027
SWOCSE/ Erika Renville,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
HARLAN DUMARCE,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to Show
Cause for Failure to Pay
Child Support and Notice of
Hearing is hereby provided
that a hearing will held at
the Tribal Admin Building in
Tribal Court, Agency Village,
South Dakota, on the 26th day
of October, 2016 at the hour
of 9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. If you fail to appear
a Warrant will be issued and
Bond set at the amount of the
arrears. Upon request, the
SWOCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
to that of a third-world country.
It’s not enough to say it needs
to change, because our success
or failure is a matter of life or
death. That’s why I’ve written and
introduced extensive legislation to
address this crisis. We’re now in the
process of collecting input from the
medical and tribal communities
to be sure this legislation has its
intended effect. I’m hopeful we’ll see
further action before the end of the
year.
Additionally, with suicide
impacting so many Native American
families in recent years, we’ve been
able to reinstate the Sweetgrass
Initiative (a suicide prevention
program on Pine Ridge) and
pressure the Indian Health Service
to reprogram $1.8 million in
funding for suicide prevention.
New resources for Indian Country
were also included in a Housepassed mental health bill after I
brought the legislation’s author West
River to see the challenges we face.
But this legislation still needs the
Senate’s approval and the president’s
signature. All of this is just the tip
of the iceberg when it comes to
creating new opportunities in Indian
Country.
Every October in South
Dakota, we celebrate Native
American Day. I like to use the day
to consider the journey that’s laid
before us. The challenges ahead are
undeniable, but I’m confident even
the most daunting hurdles will be
overcome.
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 16-178
SWOCSE/ Devola Bird,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
JOSEPH GOODBIRD,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Complaint to
Establish Child Support and
Notice of Hearing is hereby
provided that a hearing will
held at the Tribal Admin
Building in Tribal Court,
Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 26th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request,
the SWOCSE Clerk will
provide you with a copy of
the Complaint describing the
matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. I: 07-120
SWOCSE/ Lawson Goodbird,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
JOSEPH GOODBIRD,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to
Review Child Support and
Notice of Hearing is hereby
provided that a hearing will
held at the Tribal Admin
Building in Tribal Court,
Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 26th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request,
the SWOCSE Clerk will
provide you with a copy of
the Complaint describing the
matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 12-083
SWOCSE/ Carla German,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
CLARENCE SARTWELL,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to Show
Cause for Failure to Pay
Child Support and Notice of
Hearing is hereby provided
that a hearing will held at
the Tribal Admin Building in
Tribal Court, Agency Village,
South Dakota, on the 26th day
of October, 2016 at the hour
of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. If you fail to appear
a Warrant will be issued and
Bond set at the amount of the
arrears. Upon request, the
SWOCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 11-038
SWOCSE/ Lenny Barse,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
CLARENCE SARTWELL,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to Show
Cause for Failure to Pay
Child Support and Notice of
Hearing is hereby provided
that a hearing will held at
the Tribal Admin Building in
Tribal Court, Agency Village,
South Dakota, on the 26th day
of October, 2016 at the hour
of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. If you fail to appear
a Warrant will be issued and
Bond set at the amount of the
arrears. Upon request, the
SWOCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IMPORTANT 2016 SWO ELECTION NOTICE
GENERAL ELECTION DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2016
NOTICE
DEADLINE FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION IS OCTOBER
24TH. LETTERS CAN MAILED TO THE TRIBAL OFFICE AT: Reservation Election
Board (REB), P.O. Box 509, Agency Village, SD 57262.
LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION:
Tribal Executive Positions
SWO Tribal Chairman: Dave Flute, incumbent, and Duane “Bruce” Renville.
SWO Tribal Vice-Chairman: Garryl Rousseau Sr., incumbent, and Donovan White.
SWO Tribal Secretary: Crystal Owen, incumbent, and Crystal Heminger.
District Council Positions
Enemy Swim District: Kevin Roberts, incumbent, and Lois Owens.
Long Hollow District: Justin Chanku and Darrell Quinn Jr.
Lake Traverse District: Francis Crawford, incumbent, and Shannon White.
Heipa District: Verlyn Beaudreau and Winfield “JR” Rondell III.
Old Agency District: Edmund “Eddie” Johnson Jr., incumbent, and Jessie Larsen.
Big Coulee District: Jerry Eastman, incumbent and Alvah Quinn Sr.
Buffalo Lake District: Kenneth Johnson, incumbent, and Arnold White Jr.
Reservation Election Board
Mail: PO Box 509
Agency Village, SD 57262
Website: http://www.swo-nsn.gov/Government/BoardsComm/REB.aspx
Email: [email protected]
Board Members:
EVELYN EAGLE 605-237-8301
JOAN WHITE 651-402-4466
DUSTIN OPSAL 605-268-9006
ANGELA JOHNSON 605-467-9737
JENNY PAYNE 605-237-2956
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IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 07-158
SWOCSE/ Jody LaFontaine,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MARSHA LAFONTAINE,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to Show
Cause for Failure to Pay
Child Support and Notice of
Hearing is hereby provided
that a hearing will held at
the Tribal Admin Building in
Tribal Court, Agency Village,
South Dakota, on the 26th
day of October, 2016 at the
hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as
soon thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. If you fail to appear
a Warrant will be issued and
Bond set at the amount of the
arrears. Upon request, the
SWOCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 06-218
SWOCSE/ Charlene LaFontaine,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MARSHA LAFONTAINE,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to Show
Cause for Failure to Pay
Child Support and Notice of
Hearing is hereby provided
that a hearing will held at
the Tribal Admin Building in
Tribal Court, Agency Village,
South Dakota, on the 26th
day of October, 2016 at the
hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as
soon thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. If you fail to appear
a Warrant will be issued and
Bond set at the amount of the
arrears. Upon request, the
SWOCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 10-086
SWOCSE/ Winona White,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
DEANNA WHITE,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to Show
Cause for Failure to Pay
Child Support and Notice of
Hearing is hereby provided
that a hearing will held at
the Tribal Admin Building in
Tribal Court, Agency Village,
South Dakota, on the 26th
day of October, 2016 at the
hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as
soon thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. If you fail to appear
a Warrant will be issued and
Bond set at the amount of the
arrears. Upon request, the
SWOCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 07-103
SWOCSE/ Barbara Demarrias,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
DEANNA WHITE,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to
Review Child Support and
Notice of Hearing is hereby
provided that a hearing will
held at the Tribal Admin
Building in Tribal Court,
Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 26th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request, the
SWOCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 01-156
SWOCSE/ Barbara Renville,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
DEANNA WHITE,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to
Review Child Support and
Notice of Hearing is hereby
provided that a hearing will
held at the Tribal Admin
Building in Tribal Court,
Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 26th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request, the
SWOCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. I: 06-038
SWOCSE/ Victoria Seaboy,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
THURSTON OWEN,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Complaint to
Establish Child Support and
Notice of Hearing is hereby
provided that a hearing will
held at the Tribal Admin
Building in Tribal Court,
Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 26th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request,
the SWOCSE Clerk will
provide you with a copy of
the Complaint describing the
matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
“Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo”
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 09-096
SWOCSE/ Jennifer DuMarce,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
SIMON SEABOY, DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to Show
Cause for Failure to Pay
Child Support and Notice of
Hearing is hereby provided
that a hearing will held at
the Tribal Admin Building in
Tribal Court, Agency Village,
South Dakota, on the 26th
day of October, 2016 at the
hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as
soon thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. If you fail to appear
a Warrant will be issued and
Bond set at the amount of the
arrears. Upon request, the
SWOCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 12-005
SWOCSE/ Jeanette Ellingson,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
SIMON SEABOY, DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to Show
Cause for Failure to Pay
Child Support and Notice of
Hearing is hereby provided
that a hearing will held at
the Tribal Admin Building in
Tribal Court, Agency Village,
South Dakota, on the 26th
day of October, 2016 at the
hour of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as
soon thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. If you fail to appear
a Warrant will be issued and
Bond set at the amount of the
arrears. Upon request, the
SWOCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. I: 16-167
SWOCSE/ Dennille Goette,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
ANDRE LAWRENCE,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Complaint to
Establish Child Support and
Notice of Hearing is hereby
provided that a hearing will
held at the Tribal Admin
Building in Tribal Court,
Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 27th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request,
the SWOCSE Clerk will
provide you with a copy of
the Complaint describing the
matter.
Dated this 22nd day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. I: 11-010
SWOCSE/ Rhonda Hoepper,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
STACEY AMOS, DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to
Review Child Support and
Notice of Hearing is hereby
provided that a hearing will
held at the Tribal Admin
Building in Tribal Court,
Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 27th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request,
the SWOCSE Clerk will
provide you with a copy of
Page 11
the Complaint describing the
matter.
Dated this 22nd day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. I: 11-104
SWOCSE/ Candace Brown,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MATTHEW BROWN,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Complaint to
Re-stablish Child Support
and Notice of Hearing is
hereby provided that a
hearing will held at the Tribal
Admin Building in Tribal
Court, Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 27th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
1:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request,
the SWOCSE Clerk will
provide you with a copy of
the Complaint describing the
matter.
Dated this 22nd day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. I: 15-105
SWOCSE/ Pasquelita Tobacco,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
WAYNE WHITE, DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to Show
Cause for Failure to Pay
Child Support and Notice of
Hearing is hereby provided
that a hearing will held at
the Tribal Admin Building in
Tribal Court, Agency Village,
South Dakota, on the 27th day
of October, 2016 at the hour
of 1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon
Legal notices
Continued on Page 12
Hau mitakuyapi.
Wowapi Oduhpapi wopida tanka eciciyapi do. Omakiyab wopida tanka. Bdiheciyapo
mitakuyapi, toksta cici dowanpte. Nahan, next week wowapi wanji wakagekte do.
Ake, wopida tanka!
Hau, henana epekte do, Owe tanka hoksina de miye.
~Political advertisement paid for by the candidate~
Page 12 “Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo”
Legal notices
Continued from Page 11
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. If you fail to appear
a Warrant will be issued and
Bond set at the amount of the
arrears. Upon request, the
SWOCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 21st day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 16-172
SWOCSE/ Rochelle Kohl,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
KAYLA LABELLE,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Complaint to
Establish Child Support and
Notice of Hearing is hereby
provided that a hearing will
held at the Tribal Admin
Building in Tribal Court,
Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 28th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request,
the SWOCSE Clerk will
provide you with a copy of
the Complaint describing the
matter.
Dated this 23rd day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 10-059
SWOCSE/ Jolene Pumpkinseed,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
CHRISTOPHER FEATHER,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Complaint to
Establish Child Support and
Notice of Hearing is hereby
provided that a hearing will
held at the Tribal Admin
Building in Tribal Court,
Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 28th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request,
the SWOCSE Clerk will
provide you with a copy of
the Complaint describing the
matter.
Dated this 23rd day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 13-072
SWOCSE/ Irene Renville,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
CECILY HORNE, DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Complaint to
Establish Child Support and
Notice of Hearing is hereby
provided that a hearing will
held at the Tribal Admin
Building in Tribal Court,
Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 28th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request,
the SWOCSE Clerk will
provide you with a copy of
the Complaint describing the
matter.
Dated this 23rd day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATEIN TRIBAL COURT
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 16-182
SWOCSE/ Jasmine Barse,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
DILLION DUMARCE,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Complaint to
Establish Child Support and
Notice of Hearing is hereby
provided that a hearing will
held at the Tribal Admin
Building in Tribal Court,
Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 28th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
9:00 o’clock A.M. or as soon
Nina Wopida
Han Mitakuyapi;
My relatives Nina Wopida! I extend my hand with a good
heart and a handshake in appreciation for the support that I
received in the 2016 SWO Primary election. I would like to
thank all of you who voted for me in the primary election, and
would like to thank all of you who came out to vote even if it
wasn’t for me. As I sit here and think about the responsibilities
of the office of the Tribal Secretary and all that it entails, health,
education and welfare, I realize that no one person can honestly
make all of our wants and wishes come true. This work that we
do is and always has been a work in progress and I can assure you
that we are continuing to move forward as best we can with the
resources that we have.
Please remember that an Executive office is not a legislative
responsibility but an administrative one, meaning that we oversee
23 programs that fall under the office of the Tribal Secretary and
with this administrative function we at times must make some very hard decisions. It is our
responsibility to follow and adhere to the tribal policies and procedures of our Tribe.
I have prepared myself to do this very important work by graduating from the Native
Nation Rebuilders Program and the Healthy Native Community Partnership Program, two
very important leadership fellowships that showed me how to look to the future with a positive
vision and to engage community in good works. These programs empowered me to speak
out and use my voice in a good way. I am not afraid to speak up and to ask those important
questions that need to be asked but more importantly I listen and I know the importance of
good communication.
In conclusion, I would also like to thank the people who work with me. I could not have
asked for a better team who give 100% for the Oyate! They go above and beyond to do the
work that needs to be done and I am so grateful to work with these wonderful, kind, generous,
intelligent people:
*Lindsey Abraham, Old Agency District.
*Verlyn Beaudreau, Heipa District.
*Leanna Bernard, Heipa District.
*Lynette Bernard Peters, Toka Nuwan District.
*Miranda Rodlund, Old Agency District.
Today I stand before all of my Oyate in a good way and ask for your support in the
November 8th General Election.
Nina Wopida!
Crystal OWEN!
~Political advertisement paid for by the candidate~
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thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request,
the SWOCSE Clerk will
provide you with a copy of
the Complaint describing the
matter.
Dated this 23rd day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 15-104
SWOCSE/ Robert Bird,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MELISSA BIRD, DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Complaint to
Establish Child Support and
Notice of Hearing is hereby
provided that a hearing will
held at the Tribal Admin
Building in Tribal Court,
Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 28th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request,
the SWOCSE Clerk will
provide you with a copy of
the Complaint describing the
matter.
Dated this 23rd day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 16-106
SWOCSE/ Jaime Donnell,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
SYLVESTER HILL,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Complaint to
Establish Child Support and
Notice of Hearing is hereby
provided that a hearing will
held at the Tribal Admin
Building in Tribal Court,
Agency Village, South
Dakota, on the 28th day of
October, 2016 at the hour of
1:00 o’clock P.M. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request,
the SWOCSE Clerk will
provide you with a copy of
the Complaint describing the
matter.
Dated this 23rd day of
September, 2016
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow
Presiding Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Carlson,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
41-3tc
I don’t know much about
the following and since this is an
election year tribal politics of which
I can’t vote living off the reservation
unless I’m in the US military, in the
hospital, and a criminal by tribal
laws enforced.
I have learned in the past few
years politics tribal mostly that I
AM an Enrolled Tribal Member
and that is used as “head count”
for the tribe to gain more funding
of which I have also learned living
off the reservation I don’t get any of
the funding the tribe collects using
my Enrollment as a financial gain
as well as a benefactor. In addition
with all the funds the tribe gets
and what I’ve read in the paper
where is ALL that money going
to: not that it’s really any of my
business allocating what is allegedly
yours while tribal members are
“homeless,” no employment, drug
addicts, etc. just to name a few for
political endeavors.
I basically want to ask: Will
I get a check in this part of some
funding?
Again I can’t vote for you tribal
politician but I can get a check since
you are using my tribal enrollment
for the funds. Perhaps there are
some “sovereignty” rules that
need regulated here in this simple
question of mine.
Ramah settlement funds finally
released by Obama administration
Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate share is
$2,230,366 Indianz.com – August
11, 2016 – The federal government
has finally paid the $940 million
settlement in the Ramah Navajo
contract support costs case,
attorneys announced last week. The
settlement resolves underpayments
in self-determination contracts at
the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Tribes
fought to be fully paid for years
until the Obama administration
agreed to resolve the case last
September.
But the checks aren’t in
the mail yet. According to the
attorneys, there’s some additional
housekeeping required before
claim forms can be sent to the class
members that participated in the
Candidate for Heipa District
Councilman
This is to thank Heipa District members for their vote of confidence in my leadership ability
by voting for me in the primary election.
I have served the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate (SWO) in various positions during the past 25
years. I worked for the Tiospa Zina Tribal School for 13 years as a Para Educator, served Heipa
District as a Chairman for two terms, Councilman for two terms and SWO Tribal Secretary for one
term. Presently, I am the Vice Chairman for Heipa District. In addition, I served in the military
forces as a Marine during the Cold War era and received an Honorable Discharge. I have a two-year
degree from Sisseton Wahpeton College.
I am respectfully asking for your vote in order to continue to make positive changes for the
future of the SWO. Some of the challenges and changes that should be implemented are the
following:
4Improve the employment status of the SWO by further development of our education
institutions. Increase the graduation rates from high school and college on the Lake Traverse
Reservation.
4Water rights need to be studied to support protection of our water resources and sovereignty.
We need to use our own source of water on which our reservation lies and build our own public
water works.
4Improve our court systems and our legal representation to ensure that there is justice for our
Tribal members.
4Increase access to adequate healthcare facilities for tribal members. We must address the high
suicide rates. Assist those who suffer from substance abuse and need long term care.
4Improve housing standards and seek adequate affordable housing for Tribal members.
4As tribal citizens, we are under-represented in education, employment, health, and justice
statistics. We must improve our education, employment, health, and justice statistics by improving
standards.
These challenges and changes listed above also require the help and cooperation of all Tribal
members who serve on boards and committees in order to accomplish these changes. District
membership participation is needed during District meetings.
Together we can create positive change on the Lake Traverse Reservation.
Pidamayado.
“JR” Winfield Scott Rondell Ill
~Political advertisement paid for by the candidate~
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These rates reflect a greater discount from normal advertising rates – as
much as 70 percent, depending upon size.
~RATES~
Full page: $180.
Half page: $100.
Quarter page: $50
Smaller sizes will still be discounted, but will be charged $2.50 per column
inch: for example, 2 col. x 10” ad (20 col. inches) would cost $50, the
same as a quarter page; another example, 2 col. x 5” ad (10 col. inches)
would cost $25.
This policy is a re-statement that all political advertising must be pre-paid.
No exceptions.
~POLICY~
Advertising copy may be mailed with an accompanying check or money
order to: Sota, P.O. Box 5, Wilmot, SD 57279; or placed in the Sota
mailbox at Tribal headquarters (no postage required).
case.
“The Claim Forms will
contain a specific dollar share for
each Class Member, based on
the percentage shares in the Final
Settlement Agreement, as modified
by Court order when additional
Class Members were discovered,”
the attorneys wrote in an August 3
update. Once those forms are signed
and returned to the court-approved
settlement administrator, class
members can finally receive their
share of the settlement.
As for the housekeeping, it
affects tribes that owe money to the
federal government. The Treasury
Offset Program will determine how
much to deduct from those class
members’ awards, according to the
attorneys.
After being announced in
September 2015, the $940 million
settlement was approved in court
“Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo”
If an advertisement is sent electronically, by e-mail or fax, then a check
must be mailed to the Sota, either at headquarters or through the postal
service.
There can be no exceptions.
Purpose of discounting rates is to encourage candidates to provide their
credentials and plans for improving the lives of the Sisseton-Wahpeton
Oyate whom they will serve while in office. Purpose of the pre-payment
policy is to make certain that our bare minimum costs for layout, printing
and mailing of these pages are covered.
Thank you! We are grateful for each and every one willing to provide
leadership for our Oyate. Pidamiya. Best wishes in the upcoming 2016
primary and general elections. May the Oyate make the wisest choices
possible based upon their best interests and those of future generations.
-- CDF
on February 23, 2016. Since then,
it’s accrued $7,965,659.39 in postjudgment interest, the attorneys
said.
Laura White.
Candidate for Lake Traverse
District Councilperson
My friends and relatives:
I wanted to thank everyone in the Lake Traverse District who voted on primary day.
I am happy to have made it through the primaries. On election day, you will
now make a choice between me and Francis Crawford, who has been on Tribal
Council for several years. I am asking for your vote on November 8th. I am not a
politician, so I will do my best to explain why I think I am the better candidate.
As a Lake Traverse District member, I am continually frustrated by the actions of
Tribal Council. Specifically, the cashing in of leave and severance pay. The
amount of money that past Council has walked away with at the end of their
terms is staggering. I thought it was resolved when the people made their voices
known that they didn’t want that any more but with a simple motion, this
current Council put that aside and will be cashing in their “leave” and getting a
severance package. If elected, I will not take this money and I will vote against it.
Our people are facing some serious issues. Several years ago, there was talk of revising
drug laws in light of the meth problem on our reservation, but after a meeting
between Council and various members of the community, it was handed off to
the Judicial Committee and although some minor changes have been made to
the laws, our tribe has no meth specific laws or even a law against manufacturing
meth. Our Tribal Police are limited as to what they can charge these offenders
with when they make arrests. Our Chairman has allocated additional monies to
the Tribal Police to step up enforcement, which is a positive move, but to combat
meth requires community wide initiatives, including increased enforcement,
increased treatment, better laws, prevention and family services. With my
previous work experience and my education in obtaining my Masters in Public
Health, I am prepared to work with our existing groups to address this issue and
move it forward.
In the coming weeks I will be hosting a forum at our District Center to meet with the
people and discuss some of these issues in person and allow any District member
to ask me questions. I am a strong person who will work hard for the District if
elected. Thank you for your support.
Shannon White.
~Political advertisement paid for by the candidate~
Page 13
Dear Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
(SWO):
I attended the counting of
the ballots Tuesday night at the
tribal echo chamber. The turnout
for counting the ballots was low
like the number that voted. Big
Coulee: 203 voted with 974 eligible
voters (20.8%). Buffalo Lake:
101 voted with 540 eligible voters
(18.7%). Enemy Swim: 277 voted
with 1,600 eligible voters (17.3%).
Long Hollow: 172 voted with
1,041 eligible voters (16.5%). Lake
Traverse: 229 voters with 1,154
eligible voters (19.8%). Heipa: 152
voters with 1,389 eligible voters
(10.9%). Old Agency: 263 voters
with 1,354 eligible voters (19.4%).
TOTAL Voters: 1,397 or 17.3%
of 8,052 eligible voters. Number
of eligible voters was 57.7% of
13,949 members. A poor showing of
participating.
How to get more members
to vote, to add their voice in
participating? How about if we pay
members to vote? In essence that
occurred somewhat this primary
election. Most Districts had an early
Christmas, really early, before the
primary election even. It could be
viewed as campaign spending by
Clowncil members.
If the Primary Election in
October is used as the starting point,
Council could allocate $100.00 (or
such figure) to each member who
votes. The $100.00 could go to
every voter THE FOLLOWING
YEAR for Christmas District Days.
Then in the November General
Election, Council could allocate
$100.00 (or such figure) to each
member who votes. The $100.00
would again go to every voter THE
FOLLOWING YEAR for Christmas
District Days. Each member who
voted would get at least $200.00 (or
such figure) for Christmas District
Day after the General Election each
year. Each District could budget
if they want to give more than the
$200.00 (or such figure) but limited
to only members who voted.
Of course, we need to be
fair, in accordance with Article
IX - Bill of Rights in our Revised
Constitution and By-Laws of
the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux
Tribe, South Dakota. It say “All
members of the Sisseton-Wahpeton
Sioux Tribe shall be accorded
equal political rights and equal
opportunities to participate in the
economic resources and activities
of the tribe, and no person shall
be denied freedom of conscious,
speech, association or assembly,
or due process of law, or the
right to petition for the redress of
grievances.” All members, not just
those living on the reservation.
Off-reservation members would
have to be eligible to cast an
absentee vote, otherwise an undue
hardship is placed on them to
participate equally (travel expense).
Plus a number of reasons exist for
members being absent on Election
Day. There are members facing
medical emergencies, long-term
hospitalization or nursing home care
who need to cast an absentee ballot.
Absentee voting has
disenfranchised and separated
the SWO tribe for too long. An
amendment needs to be passed
allowing all members to vote, to run
for office, and to freely participate
in tribal government. The days of
getting permission from the Indian
Agent to leave the reservation to
hunt and gather are gone. Why
do we alienate SWO members for
going off the reservation to provide
for themselves and their families (to
hunt and gather)?
We know of the shortage of
well-paying jobs on the reservation,
of the housing shortages around
here, and of other hardships.
Knowing these things, can we
really hold it against someone for
living somewhere else? We know of
the same old retreads (candidates)
trying to stay in tribal government
positions or create a new position
when their cushy position is termed
out. Knowing this behavior, can
we really afford to keep someone
out of office that we need? Today’s
technology allows off-reservation
members to be informed as well
as local members. When elected
official are afraid of open meetings,
afraid to pass motions creating open
meetings, and afraid to broadcast
tribal meetings, something is
drastically wrong and needs fixing.
Finally, I want to thank Brian
D., and the other guys sitting near
the entrance of the echo chamber
Tuesday night. My horse doesn’t
back up, and I absent-mindedly
parked in a handicap spot and need
to be pushed. They and security
helped get me moving again.
Thanks.
Respectfully, Francis M. Simon
- SWO member.
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Berea, KY – Oct. 6, 2016 –
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
today unveiled an innovative
partnership with community
development organizations from
across the country, providing $401
million of Community Facilities
program funds to recipients with a
track record of successful programs
to help reduce poverty in some
of the nation’s poorest and most
isolated rural communities. Twentysix community development
organizations have been approved to
draw upon the funding to provide
long-term, low-interest financing
to be “re-lent” to local entities to
build, acquire, maintain or renovate
essential community facilities.
The funds also can be used for
capacity building and to finance
essential community services,
such as education, health care and
infrastructure.
Many of the projects will be
in some of the nation’s poorest
rural areas, such as communities
in Appalachia, the colonias along
the U.S./Mexico border, and in the
Mississippi Delta region. Longterm poverty disproportionately
affects rural areas. Nearly nine out
of 10 counties where 20 percent or
more of the population has lived
in poverty for 30 years or more are
rural.
“This effort builds on our
commitment to lifting up the
economic prospects of communities
that have not benefited from the
revitalization of rural America,”
Vilsack said. “By engaging with
local and national partners, privatesector financial institutions and
philanthropic organizations, USDA
will inject a game-changing level
of investment capital to reduce
poverty in targeted rural areas
where the capacity for growth has
not been realized. As we have seen
with the Obama Administration’s
Promise Zone initiative and USDA’s
StrikeForce effort, targeted, placebased investments can have a real
impact on reducing poverty. This
funding adds another important
tool in that fight.”
The financing has two
unique features. First, private
financial institutions, including
Bank of America and others, will
be providing guarantees for a
portion of the loans. Second, the
recipient community development
organizations, or “re-lenders,”
may also have an opportunity to
secure grants provided by seven of
the nation’s premier philanthropic
organizations through a $22
million fund to assist in managing
and capacity building. The Mary
Reynolds Babcock Foundation will
manage this grant fund.
Successful applicants in South
Dakota include:
· Dakota Resources based in
Renner was approved for a $10
million Community Facilities loan
to serve eligible projects in rural
high poverty, persistent poverty, and
Promise Zone counties in South
Dakota.
· Rural Electric Economic
Development, Inc. based in
Madison was approved for a $10
million Community Facilities loan
to serve eligible projects in rural
High Poverty and Persistent Poverty
counties in 40 counties in eastern
South Dakota and nine counties in
western Minnesota.
The project is led by the
U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services in collaboration
with USDA, the Department of
Labor, the Corporation for National
and Community Service, the
Appalachian Regional Commission,
the Delta Regional Authority, the
Annie E. Casey Foundation, the
W.K. Kellogg Foundation and
other philanthropic partners. The
members of this public/private
partnership have selected 10 local
and tribal communities and placed
AmeriCorps VISTA members there
to provide technical assistance
and capacity-building resources to
reduce child poverty. At a White
House Rural Forum convened in
State College, Pa., earlier this week,
the partners announced that the
AmeriCorps VISTA members will
remain in the 10 communities for
a second year. USDA expects the
financing announced today will
serve as a catalyst for additional
investment. Many of the
community developers already have
established relationships with other
private and philanthropic funders.
The ability to relend money could
foster greater leveraging of private
and philanthropic investments in
rural communities.
USDA Rural Development
has a $215 billion loan portfolio
and offices in every state in the
nation. The agency annually invests
$30 billion, on average, in rural
communities.
Since 2009, USDA Rural
Development (@USDARD) has
funded nearly 9,200 community
facilities such as schools, public
safety and health care facilities;
invested nearly $13 billion to start
or expand nearly 112,000 rural
businesses; helped 1.1 million rural
residents buy homes; and helped
bring high-speed Internet access to
nearly 6 million rural residents and
businesses. USDA also has invested
$31.3 billion in 963 electric projects
that have financed more than
185,000 miles of transmission and
distribution lines serving 4.6 million
rural residents.
For more information, visit
www.usda.gov/results.
Washington, DC – Oct.
3, 2016 – U.S. Senator Heidi
Heitkamp today announced seven
federal grants totaling over $4.9
million in support of a variety of
resources in Indian Country that
promote and support economic
growth, educational resources, and
health care services.
“Supporting the future success
for those in Indian Country begins
with a healthy lifestyle, a quality
education, and opportunity,” said
Heitkamp. “The federal government
must work with local and tribal
governments to make sure that
these basic needs are met, especially
for Native children whose voices
I have been actively working to
make sure are heard. This federal
support will help Native American
communities develop an economic
blueprint to grow their businesses
and job opportunities, as well
as build health and education
resources so that future generations
of Native young people can thrive.”
The following federal funds are
distributed as follows:
· Turtle Mountain Community
College: $2,285,882 in federal
funding will provide education and
encourage individuals to enter highdemand health care careers for areas
in need. This federal support comes
through the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services’ Health
Professional Grants for Tribes to
support the program at Turtle
Mountain Community College
called the Health Education Access
through Rural Training (HEART)
Project.
· Cankdeska Cikana
Community College: $1,272,956
in federal funding will support
the education of individuals and
encourage them to enter in-demand
health careers for areas in need.
This federal grant is similar to
the resources provided to Turtle
Mountain and made available
through the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services’ Health
Professional Grants for Tribes.
· University of North Dakota:
$488,863 in federal funding
will support the North Dakota
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
Implementation Partnership
program. The program will
support ICWA implementation
with training services, relationship
building, needs assessment,
and collaboration among tribal
governments that will promote
the well-being of Native American
children. This federal funding is
made available through the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services.
· Turtle Mountain Band of
Chippewa Indians: $282,000 in
federal funding will work to support
the health of disadvantaged children
through home visitation programs
that work with mothers, fathers,
and caregivers of children under
the age of five. This federal funding
is made available through the U.S.
(October 03, 2016) – The
Bush Foundation has moved to a
rolling application process for its
Community Innovation grants.
Eligible organizations working to
develop more effective, equitable
and sustainable solutions to
community problems can now
apply anytime for grants between
$10,000 and $200,000 to support
their work.
Established in 2013,
Community Innovation grants
support organizations working
to develop and test breakthrough
solutions to community challenges.
The Foundation believes that the
new rolling application process
will help reduce the time it takes
to make funding decisions and
allow it to be more responsive to
community needs.
“Community Innovation
grants are a unique resource
for organizations that actively
engage their communities in
an effort to solve a problem or
seize an opportunity. The rolling
application process will allow them
to apply when an issue is pressing.
Moreover, we hope it means they
can spend less time waiting for our
decision and more time doing this
important work,” said Community
Innovation Director Molly
Matheson Gruen.
In the past, the time between
when an organization could submit
an application, and ultimately
receive a grant, was as much as ten
months. The Foundation estimates
that with a rolling application
process it can reduce the time
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Department of Health and Human
Services’ Maternal, Infant, and
Early Childhood Home Visiting
(MIECHV) program.
· Turtle Mountain Community
College: $245,930 in federal
funding will support educational
programs that have demonstrated
the ability to improve a child’s
educational attainment from
preschool through secondary
education. This federal funding
is made available through the
U.S. Department of Education’s
Demonstration Grants for Indian
Children.
· Spirit Lake Tribe, Fort
Totten: $214,711 in federal
funding to support the planning
of an economic development
strategy to promote job growth,
entrepreneurship, infrastructure
improvements, and diversification
of the local economy. These
federal funds are made available
through the U.S. Department of
Commerce Economic Development
Administration in coordination
with the Promise Zone designation
that Spirit Lake received to better
utilize federal grant resources that
Heitkamp announced in June.
· Native American
Development Center, Bismarck:
$150,000 in federal funding to help
increase access to capital, credit, and
financial services that further local
community development. These
funds are made available through
the U.S. Department of Treasury’s
Native American Community
Development Financial Institutions
Fund.
it takes to award a grant to five
months.
Matheson Gruen said the
rolling application process should
also give staff more time to work
with organizations as they consider
whether to apply for a Community
Innovation grant. She also strongly
encourages organizations to contact
the Community Innovation team
to discuss their proposals by calling
651-379-2266 or sending an
email to CommunityInnovation@
BushFoundation.org.
The Community Innovation
team will also host an online
information session on October
13, 2016 from 12:00 noon to 1:00
pm Central. The team will discuss
key aspects of the Community
Innovation grant program,
including selection criteria,
eligibility and selection process. To
register for the online information
session visit http://bfdn.org/CIRoll
For more information about
Community Innovation grants
visit http://www.bushfoundation.
org/grants/community-innovationgrants/.
You can call 651-379-2266
or email CommunityInnovation@
BushFoundation.org.
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By Senator Mike Rounds
September 30, 2016
Determining how the
federal government spends your
taxpayer dollars is an important
responsibility. Congress, in
conjunction with the president,
is tasked with deciding how to
fund federal programs and various
agencies through careful debate and
consideration. Unfortunately, that
is not happening today. Instead
of thoughtful debate, too often in
recent years Congress has passed
spending bills that largely maintain
the status quo and fail to bring
about any meaningful discussions
about whether federal programs
and policies are working effectively
and responsibly. It is broken and
inefficient.
This was evident when
Congress passed a short-term bill
to fund the government past the
end of the fiscal year, once again
barely meeting our deadline as
concerns about a partial shutdown
of government services loomed.
Many of us in Congress, along with
the American people, are rightly
frustrated by this last-minute
reprieve. It is a reminder of our
broken federal budget process – and
why we can no longer afford to
continue down this dangerous path.
The nonpartisan Congressional
Budget Office (CBO) released a
report earlier this year that forecast a
grim future for the U.S. if we fail to
get our federal budget in order. The
report found that by the year 2026,
just 10 years from now, deficits
will double as a share of GDP to
4.9 percent and more than triple
in dollar terms to $1.37 trillion. It
also found that in 2026, 99 percent
of revenue will go to mandatory
payments and net interest spending,
leaving no room to pay for roads,
healthcare, our armed forces or
education.
The report concluded that the
driver of this rising debt is largely
from growing mandatory payments–
Medicare, Medicaid and Social
Security – as well as interest on our
debt. Yet, here in the Senate, when
we work through the appropriations
process to determine the best way
to spend Americans hard-earned
taxpayer dollars, we don’t even
vote on mandatory payments
—programs that account for
nearly three-quarters of all federal
spending.
All the funding bills we
debate in Congress, including the
continuing resolution we recently
voted on, only cover approximately
28 percent of our annual spending.
Yet the CBO report, just like many
other projections and reports have
concluded in the past, the biggest
driver of spending isn’t the $1.1
trillion we actually are able to
amend and debate in Congress,
it is part of the other $2.7 trillion
dollars that is on auto-pilot, and it
is growing at an alarming rate. In
other words, our fiscal crisis will
continue to grow if we do nothing
about these auto-pilot programs
which we in Congress do not debate
and consider. It is another symptom
of a broken system and another
example of the importance of
reviving the federal budget process.
I have been working with
other senators to come up with
some serious proposals on how to
change the budget process so we can
have thoughtful debate on how and
where all federal money is spent,
not just one-quarter of it. Doing
so will help make government
more efficient and bring long-term
stability to Medicare, Medicaid and
Social Security, and the people these
programs are meant to benefit.
We owe it to every American
to be responsible stewards of their
hard-earned money. We can no
longer afford to kick the can down
the road.
By Jane Ridley
NY Post – September 20,
2016 – A new study published by
the American Academy of Pediatrics
has found that vaccine refusal by
parents is on the rise. Pediatricians
who had encountered at least one
child patient with parents against
vaccinations grew from 74.5 percent
to 87 percent between 2006 and
2013. So why do so many parents
decide not to vaccinate their
children? Special-needs teacher
Kristen O’Meara, 40, of Chicago,
tells The Post’s Jane Ridley why she
was staunchly anti-vax until she had
a frightening wake-up call.
Doubling up in pain, my
3-year-old twins, Áine and Lena,
screamed out in unison as agonizing
cramps raged through their tiny
stomachs.
My older daughter, Natasha,
then 5, was equally stricken —
dehydrated and desperately sick.
All three of my kids had
rotavirus, the potentially deadly
form of diarrhea that could so easily
have been prevented if I’d gotten
them vaccinated.
The guilt was overwhelming.
But I thanked my lucky stars that
they were neither newborn babies
nor medically fragile, the type of
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“Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo”
Indigenous Pink Day is a breast cancer awareness
campaign for American Indians/Alaska Natives, and it
is coming to the Lake Traverse Reservation on Friday,
October 21st, 2016.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer
death and the most common cancer found in American
Indian/Alaska Native women.
The goal of Indigenous Pink Day is educate all
indigenous people on the importance of early detection
and remind men and women to keep up to date on their
screenings. The SWO Community Health Education
Program is planning the second annual “Take a Walk in
Her Shoes” event to be held at the Sisseton-Wahpeton
Submitted by Julie Watts
We define domestic violence as a pattern of abusive
behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner
to gain or maintain power and control over another
intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical,
sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions
or threats of actions that influence another person. This
includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate,
humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten,
blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone.
Physical Abuse: Hitting, slapping, shoving,
grabbing, pinching, biting, hair pulling, etc are types of
physical abuse. This type of abuse also includes denying
a partner medical care or forcing alcohol and/or drug
use upon him or her.
Sexual Abuse: Coercing or attempting to coerce
any sexual contact or behavior without consent. Sexual
abuse includes, but is certainly not limited to, marital
rape, attacks on sexual parts of the body, forcing sex
after physical violence has occurred, or treating one in a
sexually demeaning manner.
Emotional Abuse: Undermining an individual’s
sense of self-worth and/or self-esteem is abusive. This
may include, but is not limited to constant criticism,
diminishing one’s abilities, name-calling, or damaging
one’s relationship with his or her children. Economic
Abuse: Is defined as making or attempting to make an
individual financially dependent by maintaining total
control over financial resources, withholding one’s access
to money, or forbidding one’s attendance at school or
employment.
Psychological Abuse: Elements of psychological
abuse include - but are not limited to - causing fear by
intimidation; threatening physical harm to self, partner,
children, or partner’s family or friends; destruction of
pets and property; and forcing isolation from family,
friends, or school and/or work.
Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless
of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender.
Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic
backgrounds and education levels. Domestic violence
occurs in both opposite-sex and same-sex relationships
and can happen to intimate partners who are married,
living together, or dating.
Domestic violence not only affects those who
are abused, but also has a substantial effect on family
members, friends, co-workers, other witnesses, and the
community at large. Children, who grow up witnessing
domestic violence, are among those seriously affected by
this crime. Frequent exposure to violence in the home
not only predisposes children to numerous social and
physical problems, but also teaches them that violence
is a normal way of life - therefore, increasing their risk
of becoming society’s next generation of victims and
abusers.
Sources: National Domestic Violence Hotline,
National Center for Victims of Crime, and
WomensLaw.org.
O’Meara with her husband, Frank. Photo:
Rudy Archuleta
Kristen O’Meara with her daughters Áine
(from left), Natasha and Lena, who are now fully
vaccinated. Photo: Rudy Archuleta
children rotavirus can snatch from
this world in a heartbeat.
At that moment, as my
husband, Frank, now 40, and I
battled the horrible illness ourselves,
I began to doubt the anti-vaccine
stance I shared with many of my
highly educated friends. I’d been
raised in a “crunchy” family that
questioned authority and the
status quo. So, when Natasha was
born in February 2010, I entered
motherhood with what I thought
was a healthy skepticism regarding
vaccination.
Purposely seeking out anti-vax
books and websites that cited links
between vaccines and rising rates
of allergies, asthma and ADHD, I
scared myself to death reading the
(since debunked) report by Andrew
Wakefield about the MMR (measles,
mumps, rubella) inoculation causing
autism.
And I found a local
pediatrician who agreed not to
vaccinate Natasha. Two years later,
I stuck to my guns and refused all
inoculations for my twins.
I got absorbed in the anti-vax
culture and secretly thought of
myself as being superior to others.
Parents who vaccinated didn’t have
my special investigative skills. As
far as I was concerned, they didn’t
stop to question and were just sheep
following the herd.
Speaking of herds, I knew
that the great reduction in diseases
had a good deal to do with clinical
vaccinations. I just thought: “Let
someone else take on the risks of
vaccinating.” It was a very selfish
viewpoint because I had the
best of both worlds. I knew that
my daughters had a low risk of
contracting vaccine-preventable
diseases — precisely because
vaccination is effective. I had faith in
herd immunity while questioning its
very existence.
Although I wouldn’t admit it
— especially to my best friend, who
shared my anti-vax stance — I had
mixed feelings about that fact.
Then, in March 2015, we
were struck by the rotavirus. I’ll
never forget the look of fear on my
daughters’ faces as they suffered
intense pain and diarrhea that lasted
for three weeks. I’ve no idea where
we picked it up, but the horrific
experience proved that, even living
in a highly vaccinated population,
we were vulnerable. Thankfully, we
pulled through with a combination
of rest and rehydration.
After that, a series of events
forced me to reconsider my stance.
There was the publicity surrounding
the terrible outbreak of measles at
Disneyland in California, which
got me thinking about my choices.
Next, in the spring of 2015, we
got a letter from the preschool
where I desperately wanted to send
the twins. They were no longer
admitting children who had not
been vaccinated. I’d managed to get
Natasha in by signing a religiousexemption letter, even though that
wasn’t the real reason. I thought to
myself: “Do I really want to spend
my life writing these letters —
fighting something I’m not even
sure I believe in anymore?”
Then I started researching
the intentional bias of the anti-vax
reports. I wondered what would
happen if I looked for confirmation
of the efficiency and safety of
vaccination. I read several books
by Paul Offit, the co-inventor of a
lifesaving rotavirus vaccine — who’s
an indispensable purveyor of truth
— as well as “The Panic Virus,” a
logical, comprehensive argument for
vaccines by Seth Mnookin.
In June of last year, I finally
let go of so much fear. Armed
with a new perspective and
tons of information, I switched
pediatricians and was able to trust
that vaccinating my girls was the
right thing to do. With my consent,
she put them on an aggressive catchup schedule. They are now fully
vaccinated.
Sadly, I lost my best friend over
the issue. When I shared with her
that I’d changed my mind, there was
an instant feeling of tension. Our
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Oyate Tribal administration building on Indigenous
Pink Day.
Wicasta are invited to come out and participate
any time between 10AM - 1:00PM.
Winyan are invited to come and learn about the
importance of screenings - screenings do save lives.
If you are a survivor of breast cancer we welcome
and would appreciate your presence.
There will be a group picture at 1:00 PM of
everyone who wears their pink to the event. There will
be door prizes, refreshments, fun and lots of health
information. To learn more, contact the Community
Health Education Program - (605) 742-3651.
relationship didn’t immediately end,
but it went downhill from there.
Perhaps she thought I was judging
her.
Now I’m the most confident
and proud about my decision
I’ve ever been. That’s the reason
I wrote to the pro-vax advocacy
group Voices for Vaccines, which
featured my story on its website.
I’m frustrated with the amount of
misinformation I encountered when
I set out on this journey. But in the
end I am thankful, for the sake of
Natasha, Áine and Lena, that I was
able to reassess my position and
accept information that is based on
well-established, sound scientific
evidence.
If I can make even one antivaxxer think twice, speaking out will
have been worth it.
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Roberts County
National Bank
5 East Maple St.
Sisseton, S.D.
Phone 698-7621
www.rcnbank.com
Loans, Checking &
Savings Accounts
And other
Bank Services
Member FDIC
Equal Housing Lender
Services for
Homeless
Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
Job Openings
The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate
is seeking to fill the following
positions(s):
Cook, Head Start
Court Administrator, Tribal
Court
Director of Information,
Education Department
Early Childhood Specialist,
Education Department
College/Career Specialist
(2-positions), Education
Department
Dakota Culture/Language
Specialist, Education
Department
Chief Academic Officer,
Education Department
Student Support Specialist,
Education Department
Chief Academic/Technology
Officer, Education
Department
Classroom Aide/After School
Tutor (part-time), JOM
(Sisseton)
Peer Tutor (part-time) (2
positions), JOM (Sisseton)
Peer Tutor (part-time), JOM
(Waubay)
Peer Tutor (part-time), JOM
(Wilmot)
Closing Date: October 14th, 2016
@ 04:30 PM
Sexual Assault Services
Advocate, Sexual Assault
Services
Director, Emergency
Management
Manager, SWO Café
Local Case Specialist, Office of
Child Support
Teacher, Early Head Start
Special Needs Assistant/Family
Service Worker, Head Start
Teacher (Dakota Language),
Head Start
Closing Date: October 28th, 2016
@ 04:30 PM
Application and job description
information can be seen at
SWO Human Resources
Office or http://www.swo-nsn.
gov/contact/employment.
Application can be
downloaded from “Apply Now”
and emailed to ArnoldW@
SWO-NSN.GOV or DeniseH@
SWO-NSN.GOV. Contact can
also be at Arnold Williams
698-8238 or Denise Hill 6988251 with questions. (Tribal
preference will apply).
Tiospa Zina Tribal School
Job Openings
Current Vacancies:
Substitutes needed for custodial,
kitchen, teaching, and
transportation - starting at
$10/hr, varies per position
Qualifications: GED/High
School Diploma (please
contact the HR office for more
information) Applications are
accepted on an on-going basis
2016-2017 School Year
Vacancies:
Vacancy: High School Science
Teacher ($2,000.00 Signon Bonus) Qualifications:
Current South Dakota
Certification meeting the
Highly Qualified status for a
High School Science Teacher
Opening Date: January 29,
2016 Closing Date: open until
filled
Vacancy: Career and Technical
Education Teacher ($2,000.00
Minimum charge (20 words or less)
Additional, each word add
Sign-on Bonus) Qualifications:
Current South Dakota
Certification meeting the
Highly Qualified status
for a Career and Technical
Education Teacher Opening
Date: March 11, 2016 Closing
Date: Open until filled
Vacancy: Middle School Social
Studies Teacher ($2,000.00
Sign-on Bonus) Qualifications:
Current South Dakota
Certification meeting the
Highly Qualified status for a
Middle School Social Studies
Teacher Opening Date: April
22, 2016 Closing Date: Open
until filled
Vacancy: Middle School 6th
Grade Classroom Teacher
($2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus)
Qualifications: Current South
Dakota Certification meeting
the Highly Qualified status
for a Middle School 6th Grade
Classroom Teacher Opening
Date: June 21, 2016 Closind
Date: Open until filled
Vacancy: Gear-Up School Based
Coordinator Qualifications:
Current South Dakota
Teaching Certificate and
possess a valid South Dakota
drivers license Opening Date:
May 23, 2016 Closing Date:
Open until filled
2016-2017 Coaching Vacancies-
Wacinyan
Tipi
(House of Hope) is
located at Agency Village,
SD
(previous
Tribal
administration building).
Services are available
24 hours/7 days a week for
SWO Tribal members and
their families. The shelter
provides an alcohol and
drug
free
temporary
housing; individual/family
rooms may stay up to 90
days or a night unit at
a first come/first serve
basis.
All individuals will
need to complete a
Wacinyan Tipi application
and SWO Sex Offenders
form.
If you would like
additional information or
check on the availability
of space, you may contact
a staff member at 605-6982020.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Proof of all SDHSAA coaching
requirements at the time
application is submitted.
Requirements are to complete
the following courses through
the National Federation of
High School Sports (NFHS):
Fundamentals of Coaching,
and First Aid and Safety
for Coaches. Must also
submit a letter of intent that
answers the questions found
on form Athletics Coaching
Questionnaire (see TZ website
or contact HR office). **Do
not need SDHSAA/NFHS
Coaching Requirements.
Head Wrestling Coach Head
Girls Basketball Coach
**Jr. High Boys Basketball
Coach
**5/6 Grade Boys Basketball
Coach
Jr. High/Assistant Track Coach
Assistant Varsity Boys
Basketball Coach
Assistant Varsity Girls
Basketball Coach
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Assistant Track Coach Weight
Room Monitor
2016-2017 Extra-Curricular
Vacancies-Closing Date: Open
until filled.
Horse Club Adviser
Science Club Adviser
Close-up Foundation Adviser
Destination Imagination Coach
Drum Adviser
Military Club Adviser
National Honors Society Adviser
Senior Class Adviser
If you would like to apply to be
a part of the TZ tiwahe you
may pick up an application
and background check form
from the TZTS HR office
located at #2 Tiospa Zina Dr.
Agency Village, SD 57262.
Applications may also be
printed off the HR web page.
Completed applications may
be sent to PO Box 719, Agency
Village, SD 57262. Faxed to:
605-698-7686. For further
information call 605-698-3953
$3
$.15
Notice of Open Meetings
Wac’ang’a, Inc is dedicated to the safety of healing of
women and their children If you or someone you
know is a victim of domestic violence, support
group is available at Wac’ang’a (Sweetgrass) 417
Veteran’s Ave. Sisseton, Monday’s at 10:00 a.m.
Hours of Operation: 8-4:30 Mon.-Fri.
Wac’ang’a Inc.
417 Veterans Ave. Sisseton
10:00 a.m. Mondays
Parents of children, birth to 5 years of age and Expectant
mothers residing in the Lake Traverse Reservation area are invited
to learn more about the Early Childhood Intervention Program’s
services and meet the program staff.
The Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) serves
children birth to 5 years of age.
Services provided:
1. Developmental screenings of children registered
2. Referral of children in need of services by the
occupational, physical and speech therapists, as well
as early childhood special education professionals to
appropriate agencies
3. Financial assistance to children’s medical and
dental appointments
4. Home visits by Tracking and Intervention/
Family Liaison Paraprofessionals
5. Monthly Parent trainings
Please call 605-698-4400, ext. 8366 or visit our office at
the SWO Tribal Headquarters Bldg., Agency Village. Check our
website at www.swoecip.com to find out current parent trainings or
ECIP activities and post your comments or questions.
Oct. 14, 15
Shirts & Skins
(variety)
Shows are one
Band Show Times Fri.
hour sets with 1/2
& Sat. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
hour breaks
(Some show times are specific)
Insurance and Trust not FDIC Insured.
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Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
Job Openings
Sisseton-Wahpeton
Federal Credit Union
45665 Veterans Memorial Drive – P.O. Box 627
Agency Village, SD 57262
Phone: (605) 698-3462
Fax: (605) 698-3907
www.sisseton-wahpetonfcu.com
The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate is seeking to fill the following positions(s):
Cook, Head Start
Court Administrator, Tribal Court
Director of Information, Education Department
Early Childhood Specialist, Education Department
College/Career Specialist (2-positions), Education Department
Dakota Culture/Language Specialist, Education Department
Chief Academic Officer, Education Department
Student Support Specialist, Education Department
Chief Academic/Technology Officer, Education Department
Classroom Aide/After School Tutor (part-time),JOM (Sisseton)
Peer Tutor (part-time) (2 positions), JOM (Sisseton)
Peer Tutor (part-time), JOM (Waubay)
Peer Tutor (part-time), JOM (Wilmot)
Closing Date: October 14th, 2016 @ 04:30 PM
Sexual Assault Services Advocate, Sexual Assault Services
Director, Emergency Management
Manager, SWO Café
Local Case Specialist, Office of Child Support
Teacher, Early Head Start
Special Needs Assistant/Family Service Worker, Head Start
Teacher (Dakota Language), Head Start
Closing Date: October 28th, 2016 @ 04:30 PM
Application and job description information can be seen at SWO Human
Resources Office or http://www.swo-nsn.gov/contact/employment.
Application can be downloaded from “Apply Now” and emailed to
[email protected] or [email protected]. Contact can also
be at Arnold Williams 698-8238 or Denise Hill 698-8251 with questions.
(Tribal preference will apply).
ext. 208. Indian Preference
employer. At will employer.
All applicants are subject
to a Background Check and
Pre-Employment Drug Test,
pursuant to SWSB policy
and United States Code
Title 25 Chapter 34 - Indian
Child Protection and Family
Violence Prevention.
PARA EDUCATOR
Enemy Swim Day School has an
opening for a Para Educator
for the 2016-2017 school
year. Duties include assisting
in the classroom, assisting
teaching staff, meeting with
SpEd staff, reporting and
other duties. Must have
post-secondary education,
an AA degree or equivalent
or successfully passing the
ParaPro Assessment. ESDS
can assist with ParaPro
Assessment preparation, if
needed. Wage is dependent
upon experience. Visit www.
esds.us for an application
and job description. This
position includes benefits.
Call (605) 947-4605 or
(888) 825-7738 and ask for
Virginia to inquire about
the position. Applications
may also be picked up in the
administration office. Indian
Preference policies apply.
Position is open until filled.
41-2tc
Job Description
Job Title: Construction
Supervisor - Consultant
Services Dakota Magic Casino
& Resort Expansion Project
Reports to: DNGE CEO, SWO
Tribal Council & Executives
Summary: The SissetonWahpeton Oyate of the Lake
Traverse Reservation (“Tribe”
or “Owner”), a sovereign and
federally recognized Indian
Tribe, through the Dakota
Notices
Buffalo Lake District Members
District Elderly Meeting
October’s District Elderly meeting will be held on
October 12, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Lake
District Center. Supper at 5:00p.m. and the meeting
to start at 5:30 p.m. any questions or concerns
please attend the meeting that day.
October’s District Meeting
October’s District meeting will be held on Sunday
October 23rd with dinner at noon. The meeting will
start at 1:00 p.m.
Youth Halloween Party
The Youth Halloween Party will be held on Sunday,
October 30th from 1:00-4:00p.m. at the Buffalo
Lake District Center. Updates will be made along
the way about contests and door prizes.
District Casino Day
Buffalo Lake District Casino Day will be held on
Wednesday, November 23rd at Dakota Magic
Casino from 1:00 until 7:00p.m. You must HAVE
a valid I.D. and a players club card in order to
receive your casino money.
Birthday Money Notice
The District will be giving out birthday money for 2016
each month ONLY at the regular monthly District
meeting. You must 1. Come to the meeting and
pick up your Birthday Money, 2. You cannot pick
up for another District member, 3. Provide a copy
of your I.D.
Telephone Numbers
District District Chairman Louie Johnson – 951-4960
Councilman Kenneth Johnson – 268-1049
Vice-Chairman John Lincoln – 924-0563
Treasurer Kayline LaBelle – 927-9018
Secretary Lisa RedWing – 237-3521
District Elderly Chairman Sharon Marks 698-4204 or
268-1858
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Nation Gaming Enterprise
(“DNGE”), an arm and entity
of the Tribe, is expanding
its Dakota Magic Casino &
Resort (“DMC”) property
(“Project”). The Construction
Supervisor is responsible to
ensure that the contractual
construction requirements are
met and that any violations/
deficiencies are noted and
corrected. The position will
also ensure that all workers
on site comply with all Tribal
law and policy as well as
any other applicable law
and policy. The intent of the
Construction Supervisor’s
services is to continue until
the substantial completion of
the Project. The substantial
completion date shall be
determined in accordance
to a schedule as proposed
by General Contractor and
as agreed upon between
the Owner. Construction
Supervisor is obligated to
obtain appropriate insurance
coverage for their own benefit
and will be required to waive
any right to recovery from
the Tribe or its entities while
performing services.
Duties and Responsibilities/Scope
of Services: Conduct Daily
inspections and maintains
a written log. Monitor
daily work in progress and
determine in general if work
is being performed to the
quality of, and in conformance
with the Contract Documents.
Notify the Architect
and General Contractor
immediately if work does not
conform to the contract, or
if specialized inspections or
testing should be performed.
Works with Contractor and
Architect to review and
maintain schedules. Reviews
contractor work status
versus payment requests,
ensures payment requests
are submitted pursuant to
AIA documentation. Attends
construction related meetings
and provides written and
verbal status reports. Upon
request of DNGE CEO, Tribal
Attention
Long Hollow District Elderly
On Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, from 10:00 a.m.-6:00
p.m., the Elderly can pick up their gift at the
Long Hollow District Center.
The cut-off is July 31st. If your birthday is after this
date you will get your gift the following year.
Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Verzella Huckfeldt
P.O. Box 2
Sisseton, SD 57262
Attention
Long Hollow District Members
Reservation Planning Committee is vacant.
Anyone wishing to fill this position please submit
letter to Long Hollow District and leave it with
Val Keoke at the District Center.
Deadline to enter names for this position will be
October 14th, 2016.
Elections to be held at the regular District Meeting.
Long Hollow District Election Board
Council or DNGE Gaming
Advisory Committee, provide
written and verbal status
reports. Develops cost impact
reports associated with
construction related activities.
Works closely and maintains a
positive working relationship
with Tribal Council,
Tribal Executives, DNGE
Corporate staff, Contractor,
Architect, DNGE Employees
and others. Familiar with
standard concepts, practices
and procedures within the
construction field. Relies on
experience and judgment
to plan and accomplish
goals. Performs a variety
of tasks related to the
position including working
with all parties to ensure
deficiencies are addressed
in a timely manner. Works
under minimal supervision.
Alerts DNGE & Tribe to
conditions that may lead to
delays in completion of the
project. Receive and review
request for changes by the
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Notice
Lake Traverse District Members
Lake Traverse District Regular District Meeting will
be Thursday, October 20th, 2016.
It is mandatory that all Boards, Committees and
Commissions give a report at this meeting.
Potluck will be served
ATTENTION
LAKE TRAVERSE DISTRICT MEMBERS
DISTRICT EXECUTIVES TELEPHONE NUMBERS
District Chairman-Beverly Thompson - 701-403-5667
Vice-Chairman-Darwin James - 268-3743
Treasurer-Chad Ward - 520-0625
Secretary-Janel Many Lightnings - 268-0161
Attention
Heipa District Members
Regular District Meeting
Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016
11:00 a.m.
Heipa District Center
POTLUCK! Bring your best eats.
Attention
Heipa District Members
Heipa District Day
Saturday, November 19th, 2016
9AM to 5PM
Dakota Magic Casino & Convention Center
Must present ID and Dakota Club Card.
Notice
Big Coulee District Members
Regular District Meeting
Thursday, October 27, 2016
6:00 pm
Energy assistance checks will be available the
second Friday of every month.
Notice
Old Agency District
Part-Time District Coordinator
Scheduled hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Supervised by Old Agency District Executives.
Deadline to file: Friday, Oct. 14, 2016.
Contact: Old Agency District, 605-698-7747.
Notice
Old Agency District Members
District Executive Officers
Floyd Kirk Jr., Chairman
(605)
[email protected]
Sherilyn Marks, Vice-Chair
(605)
[email protected]
Dani TwoStars, Sec.
(605)
[email protected]
Louella Cloud, Treas.
(605)
[email protected]
Danni Kampeska, Coord.
(605)
[email protected]
237-3279
268-2024
419-1109
268-5015
467-9357
Notice
Big Coulee District Members
District members who have applied for home repair
from 2012 to current need to verify application,
deed of home and estimates for a completed
application. Please verify w district coordinator
and if any information is missing then please
provide copies to the district. Please also save
any copies for your own file of information
submitted.
Home repair notice shall be advertised for two
weeks and funds shall be paid according to
those who have completed full applications
and number of recipients shall be based upon
amount requested and amount received from
the tribe and additional funds contributed by
the district
Please remember to take into account that there
have been numerous applications submitted
since 2012.
Big Coulee District Executives
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Contractor, if any, and submit
them with the Architect to
the attention of DNGE &
the Tribe. Assist the Tribe
in reviewing the project
plans and shop drawings
before final acceptance of the
building. It is expected that
the Construction Supervisor
shall have all the tools needed
to perform their duties. Other
services as determined by the
Tribe may be added to this
Agreement on a task order
basis. Ensure the DMC has
updated AS-BUILDS after
the project is completed - one
paper and one disk.
Qualification Requirements &
Experience: Comprehensive
knowledge of construction
supervision experience with at
least ten (10) years experience
in this field. Comprehensive
knowledge of construction
experience working with
Indian Tribes. Must have a
valid driver’s license. Must
have proof of automobile
insurance. Knowledge
of Tribal Law regarding
construction activities.
Knowledge of the Tribe and
DNGE. Must successfully
pass a pre-employment drug
screening test and willing
to submit to a criminal
background check. Excellent
written and oral skills. Must
be able to show experience in
projects that include: Multimillion dollar projects - more
than (1) project. Familiar
with Mechanical engineering.
Familiar with Electrical
Background. Knowledge in
mechanical balancing. Ability
to read and understand ACH
charts and balancing graphs
and booklets. Knowledge
in soil testing and ability
to read soil compact testing
results. Experience in water
and sewer including blocking
and bedding. Knowledgeable
in concrete testing. Ability
to or experience in customer
sensitive areas during
working hours, including
employee areas. Individuals
with a degree in Construction
Management or Architecture
preferred.
Application Process: Applicants
must: 1) Submit a cover letter
detailing how the individual
meets the Qualification
Requirements and
Experience, applicants may
include a cover letter of up to
2 pages, 12 point types with
1” margins, and 2) Submit a
resume with a minimum of
at least three professional
references. All applicants
must submit their information
by mail or electronic mail by
4:30 p.m., CST, October 21st,
2016, to the following:
Heather Williams DNGE
Corporate Executive Assistant
16849 102nd St SE
Hankinson, ND 58041
[email protected]
Indian Preference will apply.
Dakota Magic Casino
Job Openings
Administration Department:
Compliance/Investigative
officer (Full-Time or PartTime) Day
Hotel Department: Night Audit
Clerk (Full-Time or PartTime) Graveyard
Surveillance Department:
Observer (3 Full-Time or PartTime) Rotating
Closing Date: October 14, 2016 at
4:00 p.m.
Starting Wage: D.O.E.
High School Diploma or GED
required for most positions
Two identifications documents
required upon hire
If interested please submit
application to Human
Resources Department, 16849
102nd Street SE, Hankinson
ND 58041.For complete Job
Description contact James
Neconish 701-634-3000 ext.
2582 Indian Preference will
apply / EEO. (Please Provide
Tribal Enrollment). Must
be licensable by the SWO
Gaming Commission.
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel
Job Openings
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is
seeking to fill the following
position(s):
PORTER: (3 Full-Time).
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Serves as janitorial/
housekeeping staff for guests
and casino operations.
REQUIREMENTS: Physical
mobility throughout the
facility and surrounding
grounds. Able to lift 40 to 50
lbs. Must be able to bend,
stoop, stand and walk a 8
hour shift. Weekends are
mandatory, Must obtain a
Non-Gaming License upon
hire. Must be 21 years of age.
This position will close on
October 12, 2016 at 4 pm.
Indian Preference will apply/
EEO.
Contact the Human Resources
Department for complete job
descriptions at 1-800-6584717 ext. 1652.
If interested please fill out an
application and submit to:
Dakota Sioux Casino &
Hotel, Human Resources
Department, 16415 Sioux
Conifer Road, Watertown, SD
57201.
Dakota Connection Casino
Job Openings
C-Store Department: Clerk/
Cashier (2) full-time, rotating
shifts, day, swing, graveyard,
includes weekends &
holidays. Excellent customer
service skills; math skills
essential; ability to operate
necessary equipment;
physical ability to lift
moderate amounts of weight;
previous experience working
with money preferred;
strong organizational skills
managing various functions;
dependable & available to
work any & all shifts. Must be
at least 21 years old & have a
High School diploma or GED.
Deli Attendant (1) full-time,
rotating shifts, day, swing,
graveyard, includes weekends
& holidays. Ability to operate
necessary equipment. Physical
ability to stand for long hours,
clean, lift heavy objects up to
30 lbs., and restock inventory;
6 mos. Previous cooking
experience preferred, 6 mos.
working with the public.
Knowledge of food preparation
safety requirements. Must
be dependable & available to
work any and all shifts. Must
be at least 18 years old and
have a High School Diploma
or GED.
Surveillance Department: Agent
(1) full-time & (1) parttime; rotating shifts; day,
swing, graveyard, weekends,
holidays, and the ability to
work flexible hours. Must
have excellent written &
verbal communication skills,
motivational & mechanical
skills. Knowledgeable of
Tribal, State, and Federal
gaming regulations.
Knowledgeable in the
operation of Microsoft Word.
1 year previous experience
preferred. Must be at least
21 years old, must have a
High School Diploma or GED.
Must be able to obtain a Key
Gaming License.
Opening date: Thursday, October
6, 2016
Closing date: Wednesday,
October 12, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.
All positions will be exposed to
noise & tobacco smoke
Indian preference will apply/EEO
Employer.
Apply with the Human Resources
Department, call or write
for job description. Submit
application to: Human
Resources Department
Dakota Connection Casino,
46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton,
SD 57262.
Dakota Connection Casino
Job Openings
Security Department: Officer (1)
full-time, rotating shifts, day,
swing, graveyard, weekends,
holidays, and the ability to
work flexible hours. Mobility
throughout the facility 45%
percent of time; will be
stooping, bending, walking for
long periods of time, able to
lift up to 40 pounds, computer
skills required for report
writing. Will be exposed to
noise and tobacco smoke.
Appropriate dress code. Must
be at least 21 years old. Must
have High School Diploma or
G.E.D. Must be able to obtain
a Key License.
Opening date: Thursday, October
6, 2016
Closing date: Wednesday,
October 19, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.
All positions will be exposed to
noise & tobacco smoke
Indian preference will apply/EEO
Employer.
Apply with the Human Resources
Department, call or write
for job description. Submit
application to: Human
Resources Department
Dakota Connection Casino,
46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton,
SD 57262.
Dakota Connection Casino
Job Openings
Position: Motor Pool Manager
Department: Motor Pool
Qualifications: Must have a
high school diploma/GED.
Prior 6 months required
working on/with tire changer,
wheel balance and related
equipment and tools, 3 years’
experience preferred. Ability
to maintain inventory control
& ordering. Basic computer
skills required working
with excel, word. Good
communications skills, ability
to handle diverse situations
and/or people. Must have
a telephone within 30 days
of hire and must be able to
obtain a Non-Gaming License
upon hire.
Opening Date: Thursday,
September 29, 2016
Closing Date: Wednesday,
October 12, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.
All positions will be exposed to
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noise & tobacco smoke
Indian preference will apply/EEO
Employer.
Apply with the Human Resources
Department, call or write
for job description. Submit
application to: Human
Resources Department
Dakota Connection Casino,
46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton,
SD 57262.
Dakota Connection Casino
Job Openings
Motor Pool Department: Motor
Pool Attendant (1) full-time,
rotating shifts, day, swing,
weekends & holidays. Ability
to operate equipment and
consistently lift and move
heavy objects up to 30 lbs.,
physical ability to stand for
long hours, working with the
public, good customer service
skills. Must be dependable &
available to work any & all
shifts. Must be at least 18
years old, must have a High
school diploma or GED.
Opening Date: September 29,
2016
Closing Date: October 12, 2016 @
4:00 p.m.
All positions will be exposed to
noise & tobacco smoke
Indian preference will apply/EEO
Employer.
Apply with the Human Resources
Department, call or write
for job description. Submit
application to: Human
Resources Department
Dakota Connection Casino,
46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton,
SD 57262.
Dakota Connection Casino
Job Openings
Position: Manager
Department: Cage
Qualifications: Directs and
supervises the overall
operations of the casino
cage area. Oversees hiring,
scheduling, and evaluating
of cage personnel. Must be
knowledgeable in all Tribal,
State and Federal gaming
regulations to ensure they
are followed. Education/
Experience: Must have high
school diploma or GED,
at least 3-years previous
supervisory, management
and/or gaming experience.
A minimum of three years
cage experience and previous
bookkeeping experience.
Must be able to obtain a Key
Gaming License.
Opening Date: Thursday,
September 29, 2016
Closing Date: Wednesday,
October 12, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m.
All positions will be exposed to
noise & tobacco smoke
Indian preference will apply/EEO
Employer.
Apply with the Human Resources
Department, call or write
for job description. Submit
application to: Human
Resources Department
Dakota Connection Casino,
46102 SD Hwy 10, Sisseton,
SD 57262.
By SD Secretary Zimmerman
Heroes Don’t Wear Capes;
They Wear Dog Tags and Combat
Boots!
It’s a well-known fact that
I am a Denver Broncos fan! Not
that I am counting, but they have
won eight AFC championships and
three Super Bowls. Every week as
they don the orange and blue, I
can’t help but think about our own
football team within our veteran
network.
Our Department, along with
the veteran service organizations
and the county and tribal veterans
service officers, serve as the fullback,
the left guard and the right
guard. We are there to protect the
quarterback - which is our veteran.
We have a playbook full
of both offensive and defensive
plays, all of which are used to
assist veterans in filing claims and
securing their benefits.
It is said that the action of a
player who enables a teammate to
score is said to be a champion. We
want our team of advocates to be
the champions for our veterans.
We want to assist our veterans in
receiving their benefits. We want to
help them in securing their safeties,
field goals and touchdowns.
From those brave patriots
who fought for this Nation’s
Notice
SWO Tribal Elderly Gift Cards
Gift cards will be distributed on Thursday, October
13, 2016 at the Tribal Elderly Nutrition Center,
Agency Village, SD.
Notice
Lake Traverse District Members
Youth Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016
Watch for more information about the
spooky happenings in store for District
youth!
St. Mary’s
Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016
3:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Guild Hall
Games – Bake Sale – Lunch Sale – Costume Contest
Bring the Family for Fun & Games
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Submitted by Kelsey Stadtler
4th Grade Teacher
Tiospa Zina Tribal School
Fourth grade students at Tiospa Zina did a project on butterflies.
The students got to see first-hand the changes from a caterpillar to a
independence straight through to
the young men and women serving
so valiantly in Iraq, Afghanistan
and across every continent and
ocean today, America’s veterans
have earned and deserve our respect
and appreciation for their sacrifices
and the sacrifices of their families.
Soldiers have a creed that in
part, makes four simple, declaratory
statements: I will always place the
mission first; I will never accept
defeat; I will never quit; I will never
leave a fallen comrade. To some,
these may be just words, but they
mean a lot more-no matter the
uniform, no matter the nation, no
matter the affiliation. These are,
after all, promises that soldiers
make to one another.
If you have lived that life,
then you know the meaning of
commitment to a greater cause.
And if you have worked, as I have,
with the men and women of our
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butterfly.
Each of the 4th grade classrooms had their own caterpillars that
students fed and monitored until they evolved into butterflies.
Afterwards, the students let the butterflies free.
See accompanying photos of students letting their butterflies go.
Dakota Crossroads
Restaurant
military, you know there is nothing
they would not give to protect the
people of this country.
That is why our team is always
analyzing plays from previous
seasons. We revamp plays in the
gamebook. We keep track of
the downs, the fumbles and the
interceptions. Federal benefits
are ever changing and we are not
always able to run the same play.
If the first play is unsuccessful, we
go to the playbook to find a play
that will work. At the Department,
we are successful because of our
gamebook and our talent. It is true
that America is strong and free. But
we would never have come this far
without the heroes we call veterans.
Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday
$5.20 Salad Bar
11am-2pm
Monday
$6.95
2 Pulled Pork Sandwiches w/Onion Petals
Tuesday
$6.95 Sioux Burger
With French fries or homemade potato chips
Wednesday
$6 and under Taco Bar
Indian Taco, 3 Soft or Hard Shell Tacos, Taco
Salad, 2 Taco Burgers w/ French Fries and Super
Tots
Thursday
$6.95 Penne Pasta
w/Italian Sasage, Seasoned Green Beans and
Bread Sticks
Friday
$6.95 Meatloaf
Rice w/Brown Gravy, Corn and Dinner Roll
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T
he past week at Standing Rock, in pictures, by SWO
photographer John Heminger.
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe High School students coming into Oceti
Sakowin Camp.
Show of unity, the strength of hundreds of tribal nations, flags from around the world.
Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Dave Archambault jr (l) with
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
Gathered for evening prayer, defending mni wiconi.
Fresh buffalo meat right off the hind quarter.
Lummi Nation brings fresh salmon to Standing Rock.
Fresh produce is much appreciated
in the camp.
SRST
Chairman
Dave
Archambault jr at Oceti Sakowin
Camp Press Release, Chairman
Archambault says the camp is
not going anywhere for now,
and that the SRST is looking at
some land to move the camp
to, so the tribe can provide law
enforcement, IHS and other
services.
Chief Arvol Looking Horse.
Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Dave
Archambault Jr. and Dallas Goldtooth.
Paula Horne.
Ladies from the Saimi Nation in Scandinavia and a gentleman from an East Coast
tribe. He is unsure which tribe he’s from or who his people is because he grew up in the
foster care system.
Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate: Want to reread the Self-Governance articles from
recent issues of our Sota Iya Ye Yapi?
Whether or not the Tribe assumes
administrative authority over your
health services is a BIG DEAL. What do
you know about it?
Here they are:
http://www.earthskyweb.com/sg_articles.pdf
Or click on the link on the Sota online news page