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Inside this Sota
Oyate share stories, grievances at IHS contract health services forum; Sota features IHS “Purchased/Referred Care”
Potential for commercial land use at Agency Village
2014 Winter General Council program report summaries, part two
“Change the Name” Forum to be held Tuesday, Feb. 3rd; Time for Redmen mascot,
Homecoming Indian “costumes” and mock ceremonies, to go!
Congratulations SWO competitors at Dakota Oyate Challenge; Results, photos next week
Independent judge to hand down ruling in SWO Tribal Secretary general election
Congratulations ESDS teachers on certification! See page 7
Publication of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe of the Lake Traverse Reservation since 1968
Vol. 46
February - Anpetu Numpa Wi - “Moon of Two Days” - Anpetu Iyamni - February 4, 2015
No. 5
Scene inside Tribal Council chambers during last Tuesday’s open forum on IHS Contract Health Services, now known as Purchased/Referred Care (PRC). Photo courtesy of Tom Wilson, KXSW-FM.
By CD Floro
Sota Editor
Last week’s public forum on IHS contract health services (now known
as Purchased/Referred Care) opened up a whole basket of concerns. It was
well attended with 50 Oyate and 26 stories told of being denied coverage
for services. That was to be expected; we had already heard some tales of our
Tribal members being denied credit for not paying bills they thought would
be covered by IHS. And referrals not made, or not made in a timely manner
– allowing treatment when it could have prevented additional health
problems. And more.
The forum showed me, especially, that we have a serious breakdown in
communication as well as misunderstanding of how the health care system
works for our Tribal members.
First of all, the IHS was not represented at the forum. Richard Huff,
former Director, was transferred to Winnebago last year. Gail Williams
served as Acting Director until last week when Brian LaBelle assumed the
position.
Second, Tribal Health was not invited to the forum until it was too late
to cancel another meeting with visiting health officials from Rapid City at
the same time.
It is also our understanding that due to conflict between Tribal officials
and the IHS there has been little to no interaction between IHS and Tribal
Health.
We weren’t aware of the public forum until the week before the forum,
and not all of our local readers receive their copy of the Sota until our
publication day – Wednesday.
Yet whoever planned the event contacted the three SD Congressional
delegates’ offices in order to have their representatives come.
IHS Contract Health Service, now known as “Purchased/Referred
Care” (PRC) is somewhat explained in these excerpts from an October 2014
Powerpoint presentation by the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (see
page two).
This feature does not explain the problems brought to the attention of
the Oyate at the meeting as well as the SD Congressional delegation.
The Damakota
Change The Name
Youth Group will host
a “Change The Name
Forum” on Tuesday,
February 3rd, at the
Community Center,
Agency Village, SD.
Time: 4:00-6:00
p.m.
There will be
guest speakers on
history, education,
cultural sensitivity
and diversity.
Also a pep rally!
Everyone is
invited to come join
the cause and get
some great insight
on the issues affecting
Indian country!
By CD Floro
Sota Editor
This is the second in a series of articles summarizing
program reports from the Winter General
Council held December 18 and 19, 2014.
This has become a tradition for your Sota.
This year electronic files were unavailable
due to difficulty in the transition from one
administration to the next. But we have copies
the bound books. Some of these are available;
contact the office of SWO Tribal Chairman
Bruce Renville if you’d like them.
This week’s article features programs under the
office of SWO Tribal Chairman Robert Shepherd.
SWO Tribal Law Enforcement
Introduction
The mission of them Sisseton-Wahpeton Law
Enforcement is to provide safety and leadership to
the Tribal Members of the Lake Traverse Reservation,
ensuring that all people feel safe and secure in their
homes and communities. This mission is founded on
We do not have a copy of those complaints to share with readers. Our
only source of information is anecdotal, with many, many stories.
Please read what SWO Health Coordinator Sara DeCoteau says in her
report, and the problems she shared in the roundtable at Pierre.
Excerpts from Purchased and Referred Care Roundtable Report
Hosted by staff of the Office of Senator John Thune
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Pierre, SD
The purpose of this meeting was “To facilitate meaningful discussion
of existing barriers and opportunities to improve the claims administration
process of the IHS Purchased and Referred Care Program in order to
maximize program benefits for both patients and providers.” In 2009
Senator Thune joined several colleagues in requesting a General Accounting
Office study, which was wrapped up last year. Claims administration
improvement was one of
the findings. “Funding has
doubled for PRC, but we
still have problems,” the
Aides stated; and these need
to be investigated before the
Congressionals can support the
need for more appropriations.
It was noted that although IHS
is not an insurance program it
is still a payor - although it may
not be a viable payor.
1. There is tremendous underfunding of the Purchased and Referred
Care Program (previously known as Contract Health Service). There is
still a $758 million dollar shortfall nationwide. We are probably the only
Service Unit that is able to consistently pay any medical priorities other
than Priority I (Life and Limb threatening). This continues to be a national
disgrace. It results in rationing of care.
2. The vendors understand that the shortfalls are the result of
Congress’s failure to appropriate sufficient funding. It was also noted that
the Affordable Care Act failed to provide the relief that was intended
because, in South Dakota the State Legislature opted out of the opportunity
for Medicaid Expansion. Had the State decided to participate, the burden
on the Contract Health Service budget would have been alleviated.
3. The vendors are asking that the claims administration process
be made more efficient through automation (instead of paper) and
standardization of processes across Service Units. It costs the providers 98
cents to process a commercial claim compared to $13.80 to process an IHS
claim. The length of time before a claim is paid often exceeds six months
and can take three years. When they do receive payment it is by paper check
rather than electronic deposit to their banks. Frequently, the Service Unit
does not issue a purchase order and so they cannot file their claim with
the Fiscal Intermediary. There is no automated communication process
for tracking the status of their claim. There is no queue for claims that are
denied for purchase order due to lack of funds. When a claim is denied, the
burden is on the vendors to appeal, appeal again, and appeal the third time;
and all the appeals are by paper and fax, which is very labor intensive.
4. When the vendors can’t get IHS to issue a purchase order, they then
bill the patient and eventually turn the bills over to collections. They do
this to get the patients to lean on IHS to issue the purchase orders. They are
aware that it is illegal to turn bills over to collection agencies according to
trust, integrity and the pursuit of excellence. We resolve
to attract and retain employees dedicated to providing
quality, cost effective service. The Sisseton-Wahpeton
Law Enforcement continues to strive for a reputation
of excellence. We maintain the highest standards
of professional ethics and personal integrity, while
respecting and upholding the traditions and customs of
the Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, manage law
enforcement resources - including people, equipment,
and technology, Our communication is direct, open,
and respectful. We value our unity and our difference,
recognizing that there is strength in both.
Our staff consists of Gary Gaikowski-Capt. Of
Police, Clifford LaFontaine. Lt. of Police, William
Owen-Cpl. Of Police, Mark Shindelbower-Cpl. Of
Police, Patrolman-James Robertson, Isaiah Soldier,
Brett Price, Ross Torgerson, Woodrow Hawkins, Cody
DuMarce, Justin Padilla, and Daniel Figueroa, Brooke
Owen-Administrative Assistant, Dispatchers-LoweIl
Bigelow, Jodell Clark, Kristen Backtrum, Dillon Adams,
Caleb Johnson, Detention Officers John Ross, Keith
DeCoteau, Alex LaFromboise, Dwane DuBois.
Program Summary
Indian Health Care Improvement Act. However, this is only for those cases
where IHS has issued a medical purchase order, which I had not understood
before.
5. Next steps include: (1) Set up a workgroup to work on
technological solutions; (2) Senator Thune’s Office will send out follow-up
notes; (3) Look at telemedicine; (4) Innovative contracts to bring specialists
into IHS so that patients do not have to be referred out, using precious
Purchased and Referred Care funding; and (5) Improve patient education.
6. Barriers to telemedicine / e-subscription include lack of technology
in the IHS, lack of funds to improve technology, security and privacy
issues, prohibitive and/or burdensome Federal acquisition procedures,
sustainability, buy-in from the Service Units who would have to invest
in the activities, acquisition regulations (competitive purchasing), and
independence of the clinical programs.
I contributed to the discussion, although I’m not sure how much it
influenced the outcomes. I spoke about how frustrated the Tribal members
are with bills being turned over to collection agencies and cited some
examples. I brought up the idea of IHS issuing cards with information
about the Purchased and Referred Care Program on the flip side, including
the number to call for 72-hour notification and the eligibility requirements,
so that patients will have it as a reference when they end up in a non-IHS
facility, can’t remember the information, and need it. (For some reason,
the Chief Medical Officer and GPTCHB Executive Director did not
agree, saying the cards would be controversial.) Then, too, I was able to
“clarify” when the idea of reprogramming Sisseton’s Purchased and Referred
Care resources was proposed. Yikes! I noted that at one time there was
a category for appropriations called “Indian Health Care Improvement
Fund”, designed to provide equity across Service Units by infusing funds
to the Service Units funded at the lowest level per capita. However, this
came down as Hospitals and Clinics funding, not Contract Health Service
appropriations. I suggested that this type of funding be re-instituted but in
the form of Purchased and Referred Care appropriations. I don’t think the
Thune staffers caught my point, but if I get an opportunity to comment on
their notes when they send
them out, I will bring it
up. I did get a chance to
expound on the benefits of
the information cards as a
form of patient education
with one of the staffers and
also suggested that they
target the frequent users of
non-IHS facilities whose
claims are being denied for
education through casemanagement.
Respectfully
Submitted, Sara
DeCoteau, SWO Tribal
Health Coordinator.
Rotunda of the new Tribal administration building during Winter General Council. Sota photo by
DaVonna Keeble.
Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Police Department
is responsible for answering all emergency calls and
assisting citizens of the Lake Traverse Reservation.
We are also working with other Tr4ibal programs
to ensure our Tribal members are getting the help or
assistance they need.
Goals and Objectives for 2014
1. Seek out grants or other funding sources that
will help improve law enforcement services.
2. Continue to fight the drug and alcohol abuse
that is occurring on the Lake Traverse Reservation.
3. Continue to work with Tribal Council and other
programs such as Dakotah Pride, Tribal Court and
2014 Winter General Council reports
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Services Monday
for Tina White
Sota editorial –
Taking sides divides; Sharing truth,
understanding restores
This editorial begs to be written and shared, although it is difficult. Painful even.
When I think of the problems on our Oyate homeland and solutions the first face that comes to mind for
healing is Crystal Owen.
To me, she is an icon for what we need to do.
From meth prevention, to better law enforcement and managing our housing areas, and “restorative justice”
Crystal is a hero.
When she won the general election, I thought she would make a good Executive and advance the causes she
has worked on in our ongoing SWO grassroots solutions meetings.
That does not mean I was against the other candidates in the primary. Not at all. Each has his and her own set
of qualifications. Each would have done a great service if elected – in Robin’s case, re-elected.
What I want to say is that the three other candidates acted within their right in challenging the election results.
And while friends, supporters of Crystal, have sharply criticized Robin Quinn for her letter in last week’s Sota,
Robin has shared copies of the court record which support her position and that of her fellow plaintiffs.
We don’t believe that vilifying Robin, Francis Crawford or Jerome Renville does us all, our community, any
good whatsoever.
That said, we have since seen further copies of new court documents provided by Crystal Owen. I am no
lawyer, but there are valid arguments on both sides in this contested election
This commentary is being written before the independent judge Lenor Scheffluer hands down a ruling on
whether or not REB acted properly in disqualifying Crystal after the fact.
We wait, with everyone else, for the outcome of the court case. (Watch for it.)
We need to work together. There is too much at stake to do otherwise.
-- CDF
Funeral held for
Lisa Randall
A Mass of Christian burial was held for Lisa Ann
Randall, age 47 of Alexandria, MN at St. Catherine’s
Catholic Church, Sisseton, SD on Monday morning,
January 26, 2015. The Rev. Fr. Jerry Ranek officiated.
Interment is in the St. Matthew’s Catholic
Cemetery, Veblen, SD.
Pallbearers were Julian
Rocheford, Jacob Frederick, Julian
Herrerra, Wayne Mudgett, Mickey
Mudgett and Stephan Rocheford.
Honorary Pallbearers were
Stacey Wanna, Keneth Cheney Sr.
Ryan Thomas and Stephan Thomas.
An all-night wake service was
held Sunday at St. Catherine’s Hall,
Sisseton.
The Cahill Funeral Chapel,
Sisseton, SD is in charge of
arrangements.
Lisa Ann Randall Mudgett
was born to Mary Jane Wanna and Milford William
Mudgett on May 4, 1967 in St. Paul, MN. As a small
child, Lisa had a spirit and toughness that never left her.
After numerous moves around the metro-area
the family, which now included step father Maynard
Roy Drum, relocated to Osakis, MN and then on to
Alexandria, MN. During this period Lisa went to live
with her biological father for a few years. She got to
move to Arizona for a time, but longed to be back with
her siblings.
Most of the things Lisa enjoyed doing in her
childhood involved her brothers Franky and Mickey
and her big sister Desi. Lisa really made the most of her
teenage years. There was very little Lisa wouldn’t do on a
challenge or a dare.
The first real love of Lisa’s life happened when she
was 15 years old and met David Baker. With whom
she gave birth to her first child, Nicole DeAnn. As a
teen mom, Lisa finished High School and graduated
on time. Finishing 279 out of 280, a fact she was very
proud of.
Through Lisa’s life, she was very protective of her
family and wasn’t one to back down from a fight no
matter the opponent.
Wanter 2014 SWO General Council reports
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Child Protection to secure funding for a new Detention
Center.
4. Continue to address concerns and complaints
with the Police Commission.
5. Continue to work with other programs to help
address issues of the Tribe.
2014 Unresolved Problems and Needs
1. Our Detention Center is too old.
2. Not enough Dispatchers or Detention Officers
In 1989 Lisa met Stephen Rocheford whom she
married in August of 1990. She gave birth to her second
child, a son, Julian James.
Lisa loved motherhood and her career as a C.N.A.
Certified Nursing Assistant at Bethany Home’s in
Alexandria, MN. Lisa received great joy working with
the elderly and her Co-workers.
In 1999, Lisa wed an old friend Leroy Elroy
Dreger and had her 3rd child and 2nd son
William Elroy.
Her fourth and last child, a 2nd
daughter, Sara Jane was born in 2004 with
Lisa’s last husband Kevin Randall
In 2005, Lisa’s health started to
deteriorate. She was diagnosed with COPD
and Emphysema and that led to frequent
stays in the hospital.
In 2006 Lisa moved to Sisseton,
SD. She enjoyed her time in Sisseton and
enjoyed working at the Drop-in-center.
Lisa was enjoying her life in Sisseton
when her health took a very bad turn for
the worse. She was forced to move back to
Alexadria, MN with William and Sara, and eventually
lived with her mother, Mary. Mary kept Lisa with her
until her death in April 2013. Lisa and the kids then
lived with her daughter Nicole and her family, husband
Kenneth Cheney, and Lisa’s grandchildren, Shayla Jane,
Nathan David, and Kenneth “Chubbs” Jr.
In the fall of 2013, Lisa’s health forced her to move
to an Assisted Living residence, where she succumbed to
a heart attack and passed away on January 22, 2015 in
Alexandria, MN.
She is survived by her children Nicole Cheney
of Alexandria, MN, Julian Rocheford of Mankato,
MN, William Dreger of Alexandria, MN, Sara Randall
of Alexandria, MN; sisters Desiree Frederick of
Watertown, SD, Kelly Jo Oliver of Maryland; brothers
Wayne (Bee) Mudgett of Alexandria, MN, Mickey
Mudgett of Watertown, SD; grandchildren Shayla and
Nathan Bloomer of Alexandria, MN, Kenneth Cheney
Jr. of Alexandria, MN; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Mary
Wanna and Milford Mudgett.
For Lisa’s obituary and on-line registry please visit
www.cahillfuneralchapel.com
to operate the facility 24/7.
3. Not enough Patrol Officers.
4. In need of updated software.
5. Lack of funds from BIA/Tribal Support to
support new upgrades, staff, and overall upkeep of the
Detention Center.
Recommendations for 2015 Program Year
1. Try to secure funding for a new Detention
Center that will address drug and alcohol related crimes.
2. Continue to seek grants and funding to update
technology, staff, and operating costs to take the burden
away from the Tribe.
Sisseton-Wahpeton
Law Enforcement
Total Stats for FY 2006-2014
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The funeral service for
Florestine “Tina” Marie White,
“Wacinyapiwin - Depend Upon
Woman,” 84 years, of New
Effington, SD, will be held on
Monday, February 2, 2015 at 1:00
pm, at the Sisseton-Wahpeton
Tribal Community Center, Agency
Village, SD. Interment will be in
the St. John’s Episcopal Cemetery,
Browns Valley, SD.
All night wake services were
held Saturday and Sunday at the
Community Center.
The Cahill Funeral Chapel,
Sisseton, SD is in charge of arrangements.
The Rev. Larry Russell, Rev. Vern Donnell and
Pastor Wayne Wasicuna will officiate.
Pianists will be Billy Kohl and Becky Theisen.
The drum group will be Red Storm.
Pallbearers are: Reese Harwood, Bud White,
Devlin DuMarce, Danny White, Tristan Eastman,
Shane DuMarce, Angelo Juarez, Shane Jefferson. Tomas
Bommersbach, Dave Flute and Dean DuMarce.
Honorary Pallbearers are: Ione Eagle, Alma
Renville, Mina Schmidt, Joyce Pickthorn, Lillian
Wanna, Connie Keeble DeMarrias, Becky Theisen,
Giovanna Wasicuna, Patsy Hart, Julie Williams, Rose
Heminger, Lillian Owen, Teresa Peters, Dr. Judy
Beumer, Alice West, Patty Blue, Celestine “PeeWee”
Thompson, the Kit Fox Society, all Veterans and Oyate,
and all of Tina’s special friends and family.
Sunday, February 1, 2015 is the 85th birthday of
Florestine ”Tina” White.
The family of Tina honored her life and birthday at
evening service at the Community Center.
Honoring our Mother on her 85th Birthday,
February 1, 2015
Wacinyapiwin “Depend Upon Woman” Florestine
“Tina” White
Daughter of Daniel and Rebecca Williams
They wish to recognize her many
accomplishments, ceaseless generosity, dedication to her
family, contributions to her community, selfless deeds
and tireless work ethic by celebrating her life with all
those she loved and cared for.
Tina would remark that her proudest
accomplishment was her 12 children: Darrell White,
Jacky White, Dave White, Michaeline Harwood,
Raymond Harwood Jr., Ronald Harwood, Randall
Harwood, Becky Whaley, Alberta Harwood, Darwin
White, Richard White and Dean Abraham Sr. Tina’s joy
was as matriarch of her 12 children, 58 grandchildren,
ninety-eight great-grandchildren and several great-greatgrandchildren.
In the words of Tina’s children, “Our mother
Tina was an extraordinary person. She is beloved
by her family and many friends. She graduated the
University of Minnesota at Morris, Minnesota in 1979,
majoring in American History and minoring in Child
Psychology and Drug and Alcohol Prevention. Over
the years, our mother worked in numerous occupations
to provide for her family. She had been a Nurses Aid
at the Indian Health Service Hospital, in Sisseton,
SD, a Dakota Language instructor, cook for both the
Tekakwitha Children’s Home and Sisseton-Wahpeton
Housing Authority program. She was an exceptional
cook. Providing a wonderful meal brought her great
happiness. She felt it her duty to “feed the people.” She
turned her extraordinary cooking skills into a catering
business, cooking for thousands of people for the
annual Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate (SWO) 4th of July
Pow-Wow, Earth Day event, other SWO events and
numerous other special occasions. Her cooking was so
well known and enjoyed, that many people asked her to
cook just for their special events
Another great joy of hers was sewing and
handcrafts. Our mother took
special pride in creating star
quilts, which were truly works of
art. She would toil throughout
the year on these exquisite star
quilts, selflessly donating her work
to families who lost a loved one
or to honor an individual. She
was always willing to give of her
time and resources to aid others
no matter what the situation,
either joyous or mournful. She
was a steadfast presence for her
family and community, not only
generously donating her quilts and
cooking for families in need, but
giving of her time, wisdom and knowledge in Dakota
culture. She personified what it meant to be a Dakota.
She did not need to be asked, rather saw it her duty
to care for those in need. Her beautiful and generous
spirit saw value in everyone. She greatly valued her
family and community she was full of so much love
and compassion for all that she would single-handedly
organize annual Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas
parties for her family and community to attend. At
these events she would prepare one of her amazing
meals with her favorite dishes. For the Christmas events,
she would decorate a local community hall, and in the
spirit of Christmas, would have gifts for everyone who
attended. No one left hungry or without a gift. Tina
did this out of love and her own volition. The expense
was hers alone. She never asked for help and never
expected a thank you. She was a truly a humble person,
upholding her Christian faith by serving others and not
herself.
Our mother founded the annual Veterans Pow
Wow honoring all SWO veterans. When she resided in
the Old Agency Housing, the first Veterans Pow Wow
was hosted behind her home. She became the Honorary
Clan Mother of the Kit Fox Society and took great
pride in her sons, brothers, nephews and many relatives’
military service. Because of her influence and initiative
to honor veterans, the Veterans Powwow has grown to
the successful gathering it has become, honoring all
veterans, and is now known as the “United Veterans
Pow Wow.”
With the greatest respect for our beloved mother,
we submit this tribute in her honor.”
Florestine is survived by her children: Darrell
White of Agency Village, SD; Jacky White (sp. Karen)
of Sisseton, SD; Dave White of Sisseton; SD, Raymond
A. Harwood Jr. of Babb, MT; Ronnie Harwood (sp.
Windy) of Veblen, SD; Randall White (sp. Tammy
DuMarce) of Sisseton, SD; Richard White (sp. Theresa)
of Sisseton, SD; brothers: Clyde “Joe” Williams of
Rosholt, SD; Frank Williams of Sisseton, SD; Charles
“Chuck” Williams of Agency Village, Daniel “Butch”
Williams of Sisseton, SD; sisters: Shara Siyaka of St.
Paul, MN and Rose Heminger of Sisseton, SD; fiftyeight grandchildren, ninety-eight great-grandchildren
and several great-great grandchildren.
Florestine was preceded in death by her parents
Daniel and Rebbeca William; son Darwin White,
three daughters: Becky Whaley, Michaeline White,
Alberta Harwood; two infant siblings; Dennis and
Aurelia, sisters: Zelma Heminger-Williams, Celia BlockWilliams, and brother Laurs Wiliams.
For Florestine’s obituary and on-line registry please
visitwww.cahillfuneralchapel.com/.
She will be dearly missed.
Sota Iya Ye Yapi
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Sisseton and Wahpeton Oyate
Of the Lake Traverse Reservation
Since 1968
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necessarily reflect the official opinion of the Tribe.
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We expect a report from our Reporter/
Photographer DaVonna Keeble on this past weekend’s
meeting of the Unity Riders in Watertown.
There is an optimism, hope springing from the
younger generation of traditional Dakota men and
women supporting causes related to the rise of Dakota
culture among the Oyate.
Watch for what DaVonna will share in next week’s
Sota.
*****
Please, if you are able, come to the “Change The
Name Forum” this Tuesday at the Community Center
in Agency Village.
Time is from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
It is time to end the use of “Redmen” at Sisseton!
And how can you imagine that fake Indian “costumes”
somehow honors the proud Dakota heritage at
homecoming!
Everyone with concerns – even if you favor
continuing the tradition and name – please come and
share in the discussion.
*****
Congratulations to all of our Oyate who competed
in the Dakota Oyate Challenge last week!
You represented your families and community
extremely well.
We hope to have a report and photos for next
week’s issue.
It is you young people are the hope for the
restoration of Dakota traditional values, culture and
language!
*****
We encourage Oyate to take advantage of the
traditional art forms being taught at Sisseton Wahpeton
College.
The most recent workshop is on Dakota pottery.
Gabrielle Tateyuskanskan will be teaching the class
on Saturdays from February 7 through March 7.
See the news feature and display notice elsewhere
in this issue.
For more information on then complete series,
check with Erin Griffin at 605-698-3966 ext. 1293 or
[email protected]
*****
How appalling … the racist, rude harassment and
assault upon our young kodas from Pine Ridge and
their chaperones at the Rapid City Civic Arena.
That obnoxious prejudiced jerks would do this
criminal assault upon these wonderful children is proof
positive that racism thrives in the mainstream culture.
More evidence?
That authorities have dragged their feet considering
it a crime – that these students and chaperones left
the game in the third quarter because of criminal
harassment!
That authorities have identified those responsible
and have not made any arrests as of our press deadline!
That the Racist City Journal, oops Rapid City
Journal would use a discredited source from the game
to attack the victims on the front page. On page one
the newspaper alleges that the students were unpatriotic
by not standing for the National Anthem (according to
other witnesses and the chaperones, yes they did stand
… as do many of our Oyate people who not only stand
for the US flag but die for it as well)!
We are not using space in the Sota to cover the
incident but please follow up in other papers and on the
internet those of our readers who have access.
What a tremendous blow to children who
were given tickets to the Rush game as reward for
achievement in their school at Pine Ridge!
We all must stand up for them!
*****
Our 147th annual SWO Wacipi photo gallery is
online.
Check it out on our website:
http://www.earthskyweb.com/news.htm
*****
Also online now is a photo gallery of John
Page 4 Heminger’s coverage of the anti-racist mascot rally in
Minneapolis.
John’s pictures tell a great story of what happened,
and how much our own Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
participated in this major event.
Please note that besides his Native crafts John has
prints and cards available of his pictures.
Watch for more information about how to place an
order in future issues of the Sota.
*****
Brand new: Web photo gallery of our 2014
Wokiksuye Ride is now available on our website. This
gallery features John’s photos.
*****
Elder’s Meditation:
“In sharing, in loving all and everything, one
people naturally found a due portion of the thing
they sought, while in fearing, the other found need of
conquest.” -- Chief Luther Standing Bear, SIOUX
There are two systems of thought that are available
for us to choose from. One is the love-thought system
and the other is the fear- thought system. If we choose
love, we will see the laws, principles and values of
the Creator. If we choose fear, the results will be so
paralyzing that it will cause us to take over and not
rely on the Great Spirit. The fear-thought system will
automatically cause attack, conflict, need to control over
others. The love-thought system seeks peace of mind,
unity and causes us to be love seekers.
Great Spirit, today let me see only love.
*****
Words to consider (or, perhaps not!):
America’s one of the finest countries anyone ever
stole. Bobcat Goldthwaite
The most dangerous strategy is to jump a chasm in
two leaps. Benjamin Disraeli (1804 - 1881)
Under democracy one party always devotes its
chief energies to trying to prove that the other party
is unfit to rule - and both commonly succeed, and are
right. H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great
ones to public office. Aesop (620 BC - 560 BC)
I can picture in my mind a world without war,
a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking
that world, because they’d never expect it. Jack Handey
(1949 - ), Deep Thoughts
The only reason some people get lost in thought is
because it’s unfamiliar territory. Paul Fix
Art is making something out of nothing and selling
it. Frank Zappa (1940 - 1993)
You know that children are growing up when they
start asking questions that have answers. John J. Plomp
*****
The Sota is always looking for news of the Oyate.
If you have information and/or photos of
newsworthy happenings in your family or community,
please consider sharing with your Sota staff.
For submission deadlines and other information,
see below:
Except for holidays copy to be considered for
publication – news, advertising, editorial opinion
letters, etc. – is to be submitted to: Sota, P.O. Box 5,
Wilmot, SD 57279 by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. FAX
and e-mail submissions will be accepted until 12:00
noon on Friday (with the exception of letters to the
editor/open letters to the Oyate, or “opinion” letters,
which must be received by 10:00 a.m. Thursday).
If you are writing an opinion letter, please note
that it must be signed and the author’s name will appear
in print. Letters must not contain libel and must be
brief, ideally 500 words or less. Letters may be edited
for content. Omissions will be identified with periods
. . . editor’s explanations will be provided in [brackets].
Readers who want access to unedited versions will need
to contact the authors.
Earlier receipt of copy is always appreciated.
The editor can be reached at the following e-mail
address:
[email protected]
“Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo”
When we learned about the tragedy a couple months ago that took the lives of
several young adults, our hearts cried tears with yours. We know loss, we
know how sometimes life does not make sense or seem fair, and we know
that the pain and lonesomeness of missing our family members who were
so suddenly called home can be overwhelming to those of us remaining on
earth.
But what really touched us and inspired our American Indian community and
friends at the University of North Dakota (UND) to reach out to your
community with love and try to bring a smile or some comfort - was the
children, the young and little ones who no longer have a mother to love
and care for them as a result of the tragedy. We know their grandparents and relatives will do their best to take
good care of them, to teach them what they need to know, and to remember and honor their mothers.
Please accept these baskets, boxes, and bags of items we have collected to share with these families taking care of the
children who lost their mothers. Please also know that each and every one of you remains in our hearts and
in our prayers. We pray for your strength, and pray that one day you will no longer cry because they are gone,
but rejoice that you had them for a while.
After all, the mothers who journeyed to the spirit world that dark and sad day left some amazingly precious,
promising, bright, and beautiful gifts behind for their families and the community - the children they loved
more than anything else on earth.
Mitakuye Oyasin! Sending our blessings, prayers, and love!
~~~~~
UND American Indian Student Services, Center for Rural Health, Seven Generations Center of Excellence in
Native American Behavioral Health, Indians into Medicine, Department of Social Work, Nursing Department
and the North Star Council out of Grand Forks
Social “helper” column dedicated to young generation Oyate –
By Shay Dirtseller
Shay:
This is in regards to the letter about dating
Mexican guys from Veblen and how horrible you and
that other person made it sound. It shouldn’t matter
who we date or whatever. People just have an issue
because our boyfriends have money and provide for us
like they should! And anyways, Shay aren’t your children
Mexican
and don’t
you speak
Spanish?
Either
way no one should be saying anything out who we
Native women date or marry I’m just saying.
Signed, Native woman.
Dear Native woman:
First off, no one is judging your choice in men,
far from it actually. The letter, from another reader not
me, clearly stated that the community is tired of the
Hispanic drug dealers that prostitute or turn out our
young girls and get them hooked on meth, pills, heroin
and cocaine.
By all means date whomever you want but the cold
hard fact is that most of the Hispanic men in Veblen
may make money from working at the pig farm but a
majority of their finance is gained through selling drugs,
it’s not a secret.
Secondly, I am glad someone is providing for your
children that’s a good thing but again, the letter was not
directed at parenting it was directed at the environment
in which Native women put their children in when
being with these men, it’s not safe nor is it healthy.
Furthermore, to answer your question. Yes, my
children are
Hispanic but
the difference is
that their father
is not an illegal
immigrant. And Spanish is my second language but
I learned it because I grew up in Colorado which is
predominately Hispanic. All of our stores, school and
places of work require you to be bi-lingual so that is
why I can understand and speak Spanish. I learned for
purposes other than to be able to communicate with my
significant other. But I do thank you for pointing that
out, it’s always good to clarify things.
All in all, please read the letters carefully and
understand them completely before assuming otherwise.
Always remember this saying when you’re getting
offended, “if the shoe fits....”.
Shay Dirtseller.
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Public Health Nursing
Woodrow W. Keeble Memorial Health Care Center
Now is the time to have an Advanced Directive/
Living Will in place in the event illness or injury strikes
and you cannot speak your wishes to your doctor and
family.
At SissetonWahpeton Oyate
Health Care
Center, Public
Health Nursing,
we encourage
our elders (and
everyone else!) to
utilize the “Five
Wishes” Advance
Directive. It is the
first living will that talks about your personal, emotional
and spiritual needs, and well as your medical wishes.
It lets you choose the person you want to make health
care decisions for you if you are not able to make them
for yourself. It lets you say exactly how you wish to be
treated if you get seriously ill. It’s easy to use. All you
have to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a
few sentences.
Do this for yourself and your family. Many times
in the event of an accident or illness, family members
are at a loss as to what you would have done. Also,
many times there are disagreements among family
members that last forever! Keep your family from
guessing what measures you want at the end of life, and
have a Five Wishes
filled out.
Please contact
Public Health
Nursing at 6987606 if you would
like to have a Five
Wishes living will,
or if you already
have one, and
need help with the
directions. We cannot coach you as to your decisions, or
sign as a witness, but we can assist with questions you
may have.
Thank you!
Zani Unpi!
(Editor’s note: This is a Zani Unpi article that
is being reprinted; the information is important for
consideration.)
By Richard P. Holm
Sometimes a simple bit of knowledge can make the
difference between life and death. When a severe food
allergy causes low or no blood pressure, a condition
called anaphylactic shock, can be one of those times
when a specific treatment anyone can give will save a
life.
Food-induced anaphylaxis is unfortunately
happening more often nowadays, increasing five-fold
over the last 10 or 15 years. It is estimated that there are
10,000 Emergency Room visits caused by a food allergy
each month in the U.S., resulting in at least 200 deaths
per year.
The most common food culprits include peanuts,
tree-nuts, fish and shellfish, although a food allergy can
happen from any kind of food like wheat, fruits, and
vegetables.
Surprisingly, exercise shortly after eating an allergyinducing food seems to make the allergy more lethal.
Often the food is tolerated in the absence of exercise,
but for some reason, the exercise enhances the allergic
reaction.
Although death from food allergy can happen at
any age, it is interesting that adolescents and young
adults are at the highest risk. Two-thirds of the foodinduced anaphylaxis fatalities in the U.S. occur in
individuals between the ages of 13 and 21.
As a parent, this finding strikes fear in my heart.
The theory is that this group is more likely to take risks
during the time when they are first striking out on
their own, exploring their boundaries and escaping the
over-protecting world of parents. One survey of this
age group found that 54 percent reported purposefully
eating something to which they might be allergic.
Here’s the knowledge: What we need to give for
any type of acute allergic reaction is an epinephrine or
adrenaline injection. It comes as a prescription Epi-pen,
which is easy-to-give. It will save a life, but it has to be
given early. In this situation Benedryl tablets will NOT
do it and all can be lost if the Epi-pen is given late.
Send an Epi-pen with your kids when they leave
home and teach them to give the injection even if they
just suspect an allergic reaction might be happening.
The risk is minimal and the reward may be a life.
By Rep. Kristi Noem
January 30, 2015
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine suffered a heart
attack. Thankfully, he received the medical attention he
needed in time and is now recovering at home, but the
whole experience was extremely sobering and made me
hug my family a bit closer that night.
Each year, 720,000 Americans have a heart attack.
While many think about heart disease as something
that primarily impacts older men, about half of heart
attacks are suffered by women and 35,000 a year impact
individuals who are under 55. But while anyone can
develop heart disease, those who smoke, have diabetes,
are overweight, eat poorly, or don’t get enough exercise
are at a greater risk.
Regardless of age or gender, the most common
symptom of heart disease is chest pain or discomfort.
Sometimes this pain is sudden and intense, but in most
cases, it starts slowly. Women may also experience a
shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, and back or
jaw pain – although men can display these symptoms as
well.
Acting quickly if any of these symptoms occur is
critical. The American Heart Association recommends
waiting no longer than five minutes before calling 911.
The best treatment, however, is prevention.
Monitor your cholesterol and blood pressure. Have
your glucose levels checked regularly. Kick the smoking
habit. Get up and get active. Experts say improving
your health could take as little as a ten-minute walk,
three times a day.
We’ve learned a lot about heart disease – especially
as it relates to the disease’s impact on women – over
the last decade or so. That knowledge is saving lives.
Between 2000 and 2010, the rates of death for heart
disease fell by an average of 3.8 percent annually. While
advances have been made, far too many lives are lost
every year to the disease.
February is American Heart Month. I encourage
you to do something today to reduce your risk. Take
a walk. Dish up some extra vegetables. Schedule a
doctor’s appointment. Quit smoking. Take control and
make just one change.
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines has
awarded a $487,500 grant to GROW South Dakota, a
nonprofit housing organization, in partnership with the
Peoples State Bank, Summit, South Dakota, “Member
FDIC” an Equal Housing Lender.
The purpose of the Affordable Housing Program
is to provide one major improvement to a homeowner’s
primary residence which may include, but is not
limited to: Roof repair/shingles; siding; plumbing;
minor foundation repair; handicapped accessibility; or
wiring. The grant funds will rehabilitate 75 homes in the
following counties:
Five Southeastern North Dakota counties: Cass,
Dickey, Ransom, Richland and Sargent.
Eastern & Central South Dakota counties: Aurora,
Beadle, Bon Homme, Brookings, Brown, Brule, Buffalo,
Campbell, Charles Mix, Clark, Clay, Codington,
Davison, Day, Deuel, Douglas, Edmunds, Faulk, Grant,
Gregory, Hamlin, Hand, Hanson, Hughes, Hutchinson,
Hyde, Jerauld, Jones, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, Lyman,
Marshall, McCook, McPherson, Mellette, Miner,
Minnehaha (in the non-MSA area), Moody, Potter,
Roberts, Sanborn, Spink, Stanley, Sully, Todd, Tripp,
Turner, Union, Walworth, Yankton.
Homes served under this project will be required
to be single family owner-occupied residences. The
home must be the eligible applicant’s primary residence.
Rental properties, contract for deed and mobile homes
will not be eligible for the program. The Affordable
Housing Program encourages essential partnerships
among financial institutions, community development
organizations and the Federal Home Loan Bank to
promote affordable housing for income eligible families.
For more information about the Affordable Housing
Program’s income guidelines, eligibility, or to request an
application, please contact GROW South Dakota, 104
Ash St. East, Sisseton SD 57262. 605-698-7654 Ext
130. Applications are also available on our website at
www.growsd.org.
For more information about any of GROW South
Dakota’s housing and business development programs
and services, please visit our website at www.growsd.org
or call (605) 698-7654.
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Remodel Right (?) or
Remodel Wrong (?)
The Greater Sisseton Initiative is sponsoring
the twice monthly community presentations/group
discussions which will cover: construction, energy
efficiency, best practices, and what to do with an old
house.
The dates are Mondays, February 2 & 16,
March 2 & 16, April 6 & 20.
The location is the Thollehaug Commons, 302
E Maple St, (old middle school).
There is no charge.
Call 605-200-2252 for more information.
HUD-VA program serves
homeless Veterans to
expand into Native
American communities
Washington, DC – January
30, 2015 – Today the U.S.
Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD)
announced that the HUD and
U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) program that helps
homeless veterans find permanent
supportive housing will, for the
first time, expand directly into
Native American communities. This
support for veterans is provided
through the HUD-Veterans Affairs
Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
Program which combines rental
assistance from HUD with case
management and clinical services
provided by VA.
The HUD-VASH program
will now be opened to tribes so they
may directly serve Native American
veterans living on or near tribal
lands. To expand the HUD-VASH
program, $4 million will be invested
specifically to support Native
American veterans experiencing
homelessness by providing them
with secure housing and connecting
them with clinical services and case
management. This groundbreaking
new effort will expand opportunity
for approximately 650 veterans who
are currently homeless or at risk of
homelessness.
“Ensuring that our men and
women who served in uniform
receive the care and support they’ve
earned is a national responsibility,”
said HUD Secretary Julián Castro.
“But for too long, fulfilling that
responsibility to many Native
American veterans has been borne
by Indian Country alone. We’re
changing that this year.”
Expanding the HUD-VASH
program will inform and improve
how HUD serves Native American
veterans, as well as further the goals
of ending homelessness in tribal
communities more broadly. While
there is a need for the program in
Indian Country, HUD is calling on
both national and regional Native
American leaders, associations
and communities to offer insight
into the design of the expansion,
including ways that tribes estimate
homelessness, what criteria HUD
should establish in allocating
funding, what medical providers are
offering care to veterans, and how
HUD can target program assistance
in ways that encourage the creation
of new housing.
To expedite the program
expansion, HUD has requested
tribal responses through its Office of
Native American Programs within
30 days rather than the traditional
60 day comment period. Comments
can be submitted by February 25 to
[email protected].
In addition, six of HUD’s
Regional Field Offices will host
public listening sessions with Native
American communities in their
areas. Those who can attend sessions
are encouraged to do so.
“Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo”
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Random Acts of Tehinda Week
Tiospa Zina Tribal School
Week of February 9-12, 2015
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Feb 9: Pajama D
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Feb 10:
Sports Team Day
Feb 11: Favorite
k, White Day
Feb 12: Red, Pin
The TZ High School Student Council is
sponsoring Random Acts of Tehinda (Kindness) Week
Feb. 9-12.
The list for dressing up is attached and staff is
allowed to wear jeans that week.
The Student Council will be performing random
acts of Tehinda and sponsoring activities for students.
Submitted by Rebecca Dargatz
ESDS School Community Director
We have some great student mentors here at Enemy Swim Day
School.
Here are some of the mentors helping kindergarten students work
on their Dakota Language Books about animals.
Elijah works on his Dakota Language
book about animals.
Niya working on her Dakota book on
animals.
Devin helping Elijah with the book.
Kia and Owemaza working on Dakota
Language books about animals.
At the drum.
Sons and Daughters project.
Partnering with the First Nations
Development Institute, cultural leaders at
Enemy Swim Day School began the Sons &
Daughters of Tradition program with middle
school students in the first part of the current
school year, a project which they hope to sustain
for future school years!
The goals of the Sons & Daughters of
Tradition program are to assist students in
developing positive relationships with peers
and adults through activities that strengthen
knowledge of cultural traditions and Tribal
identity.
Says Ron Holly Bull, facilitator for the
boy’s group, “Sons and Daughters of Traditions’
first session was GREAT. Rosendo, Carolyn,
Jessica and myself are the facilitators and we
saw awesome growth with our students. Inipi
was a huge part of our journey in this program.
I encourage them to continue to take these
lifelong lessons and use them daily.”
Other activities included a Buffalo
ceremony with the SWO Tribal buffalo farm
and Danny Seaboy, Spirit Plate with LaVerne
White Bear, Dakota values media boards,
hosting cultural interchange Waubay school,
gifting elders and learning significant songs at
the drum!
The next sessions of Sons & Daughters will
be geared toward 3-5 graders along with middle
school participants.
In the kitchen.
Taking part in the project.
Sons and Daughters at the Waterpark.
Preparations for the sacred inipi.
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Submitted by Nita Rae Jones
It’s a new year and we have made some class New
Year’s resolutions.
Last year we promised to drink more water and
read more books!
We have mastered both resolutions and we still do
them. We have our very own water bottles and drink
water every day.
This year’s resolutions are to learn and use our
manners and to EXERCISE! We exercise in many
different ways.
Our class is growing! We love to exercise and hope
to stick with it until next year! We our challenging
everyone to do the same.
Pidamaya from Brenda, Nita Rae and all the FACE
students!
We do yoga.
Yoga.
We exercise with our parents!
5th-6th grade archers: Satinka, Louis, Owemaza,
Storm and Ethan. (Not pictured: Anna.)
Submitted by Rebecca Dargatz
ESDS School Community
Director
The 5th-8th Grade students
have been working hard to
earn a qualifying score for the
Dakota Oyate Challenge Archery
Tournament.
Students qualifying to attend
are Satinka Bagola, Louis Barbosa,
Storm Aguirre, Anna Rencountre,
Ethan Eastman, Owemaza Owen,
Kerina Provost, Johnni Renville,
Sabrina Youpee, and Sam Shepherd.
Good luck archers!
7th and 8th grade archers: Johnni, Sabrina, Sam,
and Kerina.
Parents night for BOTH the Boys and Girls Basketball
Teams will be held this Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.
The Varsity Girls game will start at 3:30. The Girls
Basketball Players/Parents will be introduced before
the game begins. We ask that all parents be at the
Gym by 2:30.
The Varsity Boys game will begin at approximately
5:00. The Boys Basketball Players/Parents will be
introduced before the game begins. We ask that all
parents be at the gym by 4:00.
A lunch will be served after the Boys Varsity game in the
Cafeteria.
If you have any questions please contact Mike Carlson
605-698-3954 ext. 214.
We Waci!
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“Wo’okiye was’te qa wico zani o’wacin yuhapo”
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TO ACQUIRE LAND INTO
TRUST
ACTION: Notice of decision
to acquire land into trust
pursuant to the requirements
of the Indian Land
Consolidation Act of 1983,
as amended by the Act of
November 7, 2000, also known
as the American Indian
Probate Reform Act (AIPRA),
pursuant to the provisions of
25 USC § 2216(c).
SUMMARY: The Sisseton
Agency Superintendent,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S.
Department of the Interior,
on the below date, has made a
final determination to acquire
real property in trust for
Donovan White, an enrolled
member of the SissetonWahpeton Oyate. The
Superintendent shall acquire
title in the name of the United
States no sooner than 30 days
after this notice is published.
The land, also referred to as
the Makacega Allotment,
is herein described as land
situated in the Fifth Principal
Meridian, County of Marshall,
State of South Dakota,
described as follows:
An undivided 2563/38304 surface
interest in Allotment 91330:
Lot 1 in Section 10, T. 125 N.,
R. 53 W., containing 37.80
acres, more or less,
An undivided 2563/38304
mineral interest in Allotment
M91330: Lot 1 in Section
10, T. 125 N., R. 53 W.,
containing 37.80 acres, more
or less.
An undivided 2563/76608
interest in Allotment 91330
-A: Lot 7 in Section 3, T. 125
N., R. 53 W,, containing 47.25
acres, more or less.
An undivided 2563/38304
interest in Allotment 91330
-B: Lot 9 and Lot 10 in
Section 3, T. 125 N., R. 53 W.,
containing 60.30 acres, more
or less.
The land, also referred to as the
Martha Mniyata Allotment,
is herein described as land
situated in the Fifth Principal
Meridian, County of Marshall,
State of South Dakota,
described as follows:
An undivided 2563/76608
interest in Allotment 345:
Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5, and Lot 6
in Section 3; Lot 1 and Lot 8
in Section 4; all in T. 125 N.,
R. 53 W., containing 172,54
acres, more or less.
DATE: This determination was
made on January 15, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT: Division of Real
Estate Services, Sisseton
Agency, Bureau of Indian
Affairs, PO Box 688, Agency
Village, 57262, telephone
(605) 698-3001.
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION; This notice
is published to comply with
the requirement found at 25
CFR § 151.12(b) that notice
be given of the decision by the
authorized representative of
the Secretary of the Interior
to acquire land in trust.
A copy of the determination
is available from the office
identified in the “FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION”
section of this notice. Any
party who wishes to seek
judicial review of this
decision must first exhaust
administrative remedies, This
decision may be appealed
within 30 days of the date of
publication of this decision.
If you elect to appeal this
decision, you or your attorney
must file a notice of appeal
with the Superintendent,
Sisseton Agency, PO Box 688,
Agency Village, South Dakota
57262. The date of filing your
notice of appeal is the date it
is postmarked or the date it
is personally delivered to this
office,
Your notice of appeal must
include your name, address,
and telephone number. It
should clearly identify the
decision being appealed. if
possible, attach a copy of the
decision. The notice and the
envelope in which it is mailed
should be clearly labeled
“NOTICE OF APPEAL.”
You may include a statement
of reasons with your notice
of appeal, explaining why
you believe the decision
being appealed is in error,
If you do not include your
statement of reasons with
your notice of appeal, you
must mail or deliver it to
the Superintendent’s office
within 30 days after you file
your notice of appeal. The
statement of reasons and the
envelope in which it is mailed
should be clearly labeled
“Statement of Reasons.” It
must be accompanied by or
otherwise incorporate all
supporting documents, You
must send copies of your
statement of reasons to all
interested parties and the
Regional Director.
Your notice of appeal must list
the names and addresses of
the interested parties known
to you and certify that you
have sent them copies of
the notice. If you are not
represented by an attorney,
you may request assistance
from the Sisseton Agency
in the preparation of your
appeal.
You must ALSO send copies of
your notice of appeal to (1,)
the Regional Director, Bureau
of Indian Affairs, 115 4th Ave.
S.E., Suite 400, Aberdeen,
South Dakota 57401 and (2)
all known interested parties.
If no appeal is timely filed, this
decision will become final for
the Department of the Interior
at the expiration of the appeal
period, No extension of time
may be granted for filing
notice of appeal.
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE: D-15-189-012
IN THE MATTER OF THE
CHANGE OF NAME OF:
ETHAN GERMAN, Minor Child,
And concerning:
APRIL THOMPSON, Petitioner.
ORDER AND NOTICE OF
HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that Petitioner’s request
for a change of name from
ETHAN JOSEPH GERMAN
to ETHAN JOSEPH
THOMPSON shall be heard
before the Honorable BJ
Jones, Chief Judge of Tribal
Court, in the Courtroom of
the Sisseton Wahpeton Tribal
Court at Agency Village,
South Dakota at 3:30 P.M. on
the 25th day of FEBRUARY,
2015.
Dated this 30th day of January,
2015.
BY ORDER OF THE COURT:
/s/ B.J. Jones, CHIEF JUDGE
ATTEST:
E. Pfeiffer, CLERK OF COURTS
5-3tc
SISSETON WAHPETON
OYATE
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. D-15-121-648
IN THE MATTER OF
CARMELLO OWEN, Minor
child(ren)
And Concerning: ASHLEY
OWEN, Parent.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Take notice that Petition
requesting the termination
of parental rights over and to
the above named children has
been filed and a hearing will
be held at the above named
Court, Agency Village, outside
the city of Sisseton, Roberts
County, South Dakota on the
23rd day of February, 2015, at
the hour of 1:00 o’clock PM. or
as soon thereafter as possible.
You are required to be at the
hearing. Upon request, the
Clerk will provide you with a
copy of the Petition describing
the matter.
Dated this 6th day of January
2015.
BY ORDER OF THE COURT:
Michael Swallow, Tribal Court
Judge
Attest: Eileen Pfeiffer, Clerk of
Court
5-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. I: 07-123
SWOCSE/ Michael Wanna,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
TONIA BISSONETTE,
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 19th
day of February, 2015 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 OCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 22nd day of January,
2015
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow, Presiding
Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Heminger,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
5-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. I: 08-138
SWOCSE/ Angeline Eagle,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
TONIA BISSONETTE,
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 19th
day of February, 2015 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 OCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 22nd day of January,
2015
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow, Presiding
Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Heminger,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
5-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. I: 06-045
SWOCSE/ Lois Smith,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
TRACY BRANT, 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 19th
day of February, 2015 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 OCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 22nd day of January,
2015
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow, Presiding
Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Heminger,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
5-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. I: 13-157
SWOCSE/ Amber Drum,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MARWUES LITTLEWIND,
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 19th
day of February, 2015 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 OCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 22nd day of January,
2015
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow, Presiding
Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Heminger,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
5-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. I: 12-192
SWOCSE/ SD/Lea Blackthunder,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
BLOSSOM BLACKTHUNDER,
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 19th
day of February, 2015 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 OCSE Clerk will provide
you with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 22nd day of January,
2015
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow, Presiding
Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Heminger,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
5-3tc
SISSETON-WAHPETON
OYATE
IN TRIBAL COURT
LAKE TRAVERSE
RESERVATION
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
CASE NO. CS: 13-154
SWOCSE/ Leslie LaFontaine,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
SHASTA LAWRENCE,
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF PUBLICATION &
NOTICE OF HEARING
It is hereby Ordered that Notice
by Publication is hereby
provided for a Motion to
Modify 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 20th day of
February, 2015 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
OCSE Clerk will provide you
with a copy of the Motion
describing the matter.
Dated this 23rd day of January,
2015
BY THE ORDER OF THE
COURT:
/S/
Michael T. Swallow, Presiding
Judge
ATTEST: Melinda Heminger,
SWOCSE Clerk of Court
5-3tc
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“Shanren,” a popular folkfusion band from China will be in
Sisseton the first week in February
as part of a multi-city Midwest
performance tour through the Arts
Midwest World Fest program. The
public is invited to experience their
joyful music in a free concert on
Friday, February 6, at 7:00 p.m. at
the Sisseton Performing Arts Center.
The name Shanren literally
means “mountain men.” Hailing
from ethnic minority groups who
live in the beautiful mountains of
Yunnan and Guizhou provinces, the
band presents the rich but largely
unknown heritage of Southwestern
China. Through original
compositions and traditional
songs, the four musicians fuse their
indigenous music and traditional
instruments with modern styles
(including rap and reggae) from
around the globe, creating a fresh
sound in China’s increasingly diverse
music scene.
In addition to the main
concert on Friday, ten shorter
assemblies throughout the week
introduce more than 2,500 area
students and the general public to
the music and culture of China.
Visit www.sissetonarts.com for the
complete schedule.
Of special interest to the
public will be the opening assembly
at the Sisseton Wahpeton College
Auditorium at 11:00 a.m. on
Monday, February 2. This miniconcert will provide an opportunity
to meet the musicians and be
introduced to their instruments
as well as hear their music. Area
musicians and the public are also
encouraged to attend the informal
“jam session” at 1:30 p.m. Monday,
February 2, also at the Sisseton
Wahpeton College Auditorium.
Bring your instrument if you want
to participate or simply stop by to
enjoy the music.
Shanren will visit Tiospa Zina
Tribal School on Tuesday, February
3. Parents are invited to join
students at the following assemblies:
Please use handy clip-out form in this week’s Sota.
Sisseton Hosts Musicians from China - The public is invited to
experience the joyful music of the popular Chinese folk-fusion band
Shanren at a free concert Friday, February 6, at 7 p.m. at the
Sisseton Performing Arts Center. (The planning committee requests
that everyone attending bring a donation for the Sisseton Food
Pantry. Generous support from local sponsors makes it possible
to offer an admission-free concert in Sisseton.) This group of four
“mountain men” from southwest China combine indigenous folk
music and traditional instruments with modern music styles from
around the globe. This will be the final of four residencies to visit
Sisseton in the past two years through a partnership with Arts
Midwest. Previous groups have been Le Vent du Nord from Quebec,
Baladino from Israel, and Paulo Padilha and Group from Brazil.
Visit ArtsMidwestWorldFest.org for more information.
11:00 a.m. - Dakota Studies
students cultural exchange in the
front entrance; 1:30 p.m. - Middle
and high school assembly along with
Enemy Swim Day School in the
school gym; 2:30 p.m. - Elementary
assembly in the school gym.
“Shanren” is part of a series of
international music groups coming
to Sisseton from Brazil, Israel,
Quebec, and China. The goal of the
World Fest program is to connect
mid-size and smaller communities
to world cultures. Sisseton is one
of only nine Midwestern cities to
currently host World Fest and is the
only partner community in South
Dakota.
Local sponsors in Sisseton
providing support to make the
concert free to the public and
provide hospitality to the musicians
throughout the week include the
NOTICE
I.H.S. Quarters
Annual Inspections
The month of February, annual inspections will be
done on all units Tuesday - Thursday.
If you need or would like a specific time for
Maintenance to do so, please contact Jesse
Larsen @ 605-924-1635 or Shelly DuMarce @
605-698-3901.
Sisseton-Wahpeton
Housing Authority
5-2tc
Sisseton Arts Council, the Sisseton
Wahpeton Oyate Tourism Office,
the Sisseton Promotion Board,
Sisseton Wahpeton College, Tiospa
Zina Tribal School, the Sisseton
School District, and Dakota Nation
Gaming Enterprise.
A program of Arts Midwest,
the 2013-2015 Arts Midwest World
Fest cycle is generously supported
by the National Endowment for
the Arts, 3M Foundation, and
BNSF Railway. Additional support
is provided by the Ministry of
Culture of the People’s Republic of
China for Shanren, Délégation du
Québec a Chicago for Le Vent du
Nord, and the Consulate General of
Israel to the Midwest for Baladino.
This activity is made possible by
the voters of Minnesota through
a grant from the Minnesota State
Arts Board, thanks to a legislative
appropriation from the arts and
cultural heritage fund.
Arts Midwest is also generously
supported by Illinois Arts Council
Agency, Indiana Arts Commission,
Iowa Arts Council, Michigan Council
for Arts and Cultural Affairs,
Minnesota State Arts Board, North
Dakota Council on the Arts, Ohio
Arts Council, South Dakota Arts
Council, and Wisconsin Arts Board
For more information visit
www.artsmidwestworldfest.org
Traditional
Dakota
Pottery II
workshop
Sisseton Wahpeton College,
in collaboration with the American
Indian College Fund, proudly
announces the Traditional Dakota
Pottery II Workshop.
Gabrielle Tateyuskanskan
will teach workshop participants
the history of traditional Dakota
pottery and techniques for creating
traditional Dakota pottery.
Space is limited in this
workshop, register today!
Registration is free and
participants will receive two (2)
credits.
The workshop will be held
Saturdays, February 7 through
March 7, 2015 from 9:00 am - 3:00
pm at Sisseton Wahpeton College,
Vocational Building, Room 13.
This is the third in a series of
traditional Dakota arts workshops
aimed at reinvigorating traditional
art forms.
Please watch for more
traditional arts workshops in the
future.
For more information, please
contact Erin Griffin at 605-6983966 ext. 1293 or [email protected].
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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
WANT TO BUY
DISABLED AUTOMOBILES
& OTHER RECYCLABLE
VEHICLES
Robert 698-4812
Ryan 268-4130
~ALSO CALL FOR~
USED PARTS & TIRES
Vern Eide ~ Motorcars
“We have your next vehicle!”
Come experience the . . .
Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
Job Openings
The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate
is seeking to fill the following
positions(s):
Realty Home Site Leasing Clerk,
Realty
Closing Date: February 06th,
2015 @ 04:30 PM
Budget and Contract Specialist,
Vice Chairman’s Office
Budget Audit and Compliance
Specialist, Vice Chairman’s
Office
Youth Worker (part-time),
Veterans Memorial Youth
Center
Closing Date: February 13th,
2015 @ 04:30 PM
All interested applicants may
obtain application and job
description information
at the Human Resource
Department, of the Sisseton
Wahpeton Oyate or contact
EIDE EFFECT
ALL CREDIT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
TRUCKS – SUVs – SEDANS – COUPES – VANS
Call . . .
VERN EIDE
3809 East 10th St.
Sioux Falls, SD
[email protected]
SID YOUNGSMA
“I’m here to help!”
(605) 366-6442
Arnold Williams at (605) 6988238 or Denise Hill at (605)
698-8362. (Tribal preference
will apply)
CEO/Project Manager
Summary:
Working with the Dakota Nation
Development Corporation
Board of Directors, will
provide leadership and
oversee tribal non-gaming forprofit business operations to
insure production efficiency,
quality, services, and cost
effective management of
resources.
Position Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Business
Administration or Project
Management or Management
related with 3 years of
successful work experience as
manager or a position of equal
level of responsibility.
3 years direct work experience
in project management/
senior management capacity,
Notices
NA Meetings
At Dakotah Pride Rehab Center
Outreach Building
Thursdays
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Alanon Meetings
At Dakotah Pride Rehab Center
Outreach Building
Mondays
6:00-7:00 p.m.
including all aspects of
process development and
execution.
Demonstrated experience in
personnel management and
effective executive level
leadership.
Technically competent with
various software programs for
presentation and analysis.
Knowledge of economic and
accounting practice and
financial reporting.
Knowledge of and experience
with all aspects of 8(a)
certification and contracting.
Please contact Dakota Nation
Development Corporation for
complete a Job Description.
1-605-698-3200 or dndc2@
venturecomm.net
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Has the following vacancy:
Sponsored Programs Specialist.
Full Time. BA in Accounting,
Business Administration or
other relevant field.
Closing date: 2/6/2014 at 4:30
PM.
4-2tc
Tiospa Zina Tribal School
Employment Opportunities
2014-2015 School Year
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 Vacancy: Art Teacher
Qualifications: Current
South Dakota Certification
meeting the Highly Qualified
status for a K-12 Art Teacher
Opening Date: July 1, 2014
Closing Date: Open until
filled
Vacancy: Reading Coach
Qualifications: Current
South Dakota Certification
meeting the Highly Qualified
status for a Reading Coach
Opening Date: October 30,
2014 Closing Date: Open until
filled
Vacancy: Bus Monitor
Qualifications: High School
Diploma/GED+; currently
has/willing to obtain CPR
and First Aid certification
Opening Date: November 21,
2014 Closing Date: Open until
filled
Vacancy: Dishwasher/Clerk
Qualifications: High School
Diploma/GED Opening Date:
December 23, 2014 Closing
Date: Open until filled
Vacancy: Special Education
Paraprofessional (Middle
School) Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
and a 461+ score on the
Paraprofessional Praxis, or
48+ college credits; experience
working with students
with autism Opening Date:
January 12, 2015 Closing
Date: January 24, 2015
Vacancy: School Superintendent
Qualifications: Current South
Dakota Certification meeting
the Highly Qualified Status
for a School Superindendent;
directly related experience
working with Tribal Grant
Schools preferred Opening
Date: January 20, 2015
Closing Date: Open until filled
Vacancy: Student Services
Coordinator (High School)
Qualifications: High School
Diploma/GED; 1 year directly
related experience Opening
Date: January 21, 2015
Closing Date: Open until filled
2014-2015 Extra Curricular
Vacancies:
Vacancy: AISES Advisor
(American Indian Science
and Engineering Society)
Qualifications: GED/High
School Diploma. If interested
please submit an application
NOTICE
Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority Annual
Housing Inspections will start in Sisseton
Housing in February 2015.
4-2tc
AA Meetings
Peever Community Center
Thursdays
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Minimum charge (20 words or less)
Additional, each word add
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.
Wac’ang’a Inc.
417 Veterans Ave. Sisseton
10:00 a.m. Mondays
The Early Childhood Intervention Program provides
services to children from birth to 5 years---The
critical years in a child’s development.
Early intervention can enhance development and
reduce the effects of developmental delays.
Early intervention services are equally available to
all.
Contact information: Phone: 698-4400 Ext. 300;
Fax: 698-4429; Email: [email protected]
Announcement to parents of children enrolled:
Due to cuts in the funding from Medicaide, the Early Childhood
Intervention Program will be able to provide assistance
for medical and dental appointments only to children with
developmental delays or disabilities.
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$3
$.15
Feb. 6 & 7
Frost Fire
(variety)
Shows are one
Band Show Times Fri.
hour sets with 1/2
& Sat. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
(Some show times are specific) hour breaks
Insurance and Trust not FDIC Insured.
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and Advisor Questionnaire
to the Human Resources
Department at Tiospa Zina
Tribal School. Opening Date:
April 11, 2014 Closing Date:
Open until filled
Vacancy: Destination
Imagination Advisor
Qualifications: GED/High
School Diploma. If interested
please submit an application
and Advisor Questionnaire
to the Human Resources
Department at Tiospa Zina
Attention
Lake Traverse District Members
There will be a Regular District Meeting this
Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 p.m. All
District members are encouraged to attend.
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
Lake Traverse District Members
(REVISED NOTICE)
District Office Elections
Any Lake Traverse District Member interested
in running for any District Office position
(District Chairman, District Vice-Chairman,
District Treasurer, District Secretary) will need
to submit letter of intent by Tuesday, February
17th no later than 4:30 pm. Please submit
letters to Peggy King, District Coordinator or
Janelle Manylightnings, District Secretary.
The Lake Traverse District election for officers
will be on Saturday, March 14th from 7am7pm @ the Lake Traverse District Center.
Lake Traverse District Board, Commission and
Committee Elections
Listed below are 2015 board, commission and
committees that will be re-elected. The board,
commission and committee election will
be discussed at our January Lake Traverse
District meeting. At this time Lake Traverse
members do not need to file a letter of intent
for board, commission and committees.
Tax Commission
Pow-Wow
Fish & Wildlife
Human Services
EPA
Reservation Planning
District Election Boards (4)
Tiospa Zina Tribal School
Personnel
Judicial
TERO
THPO
Police
Reservation and Constitution Revision
Elderly Board
Housing Board
OLD AGENCY DISTRICT MEMBERS
NOTICE OF VACANCY
SWC Board of Directors
Interested members apply at the OAD Center.
Closing date: February 20, 2015 at 4:00 PM
Selection will be made at the February 23, 2015
Regular District Meeting.
Tribal School. Opening Date:
April 11, 2014 Closing Date:
Open until filled
Vacancy: Rodeo & Riding Club
Advisor Qualifications: GED/
High School Diploma. If
interested please submit
an application and Advisor
Questionnaire to the Human
Resources Department at
Tiospa Zina Tribal School.
Opening Date: May 8, 2014
Closing Date: Open until filled
Vacancy: Military Club Advisor
Qualifications: GED/High
School Diploma. If interested
please submit an application
and Advisor Questionnaire
to the Human Resources
Department at Tiospa Zina
Tribal School. Opening Date:
September 11, 2014 Closing
Date: Open until filled
If you would like to apply to be
a part of the TZ tiwahe you
may pick up an application
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 by downloading from
links under employment
forms to the left. Completed
applications may be sent
to PO Box 719, Agency
Notice
Enemy Swim District Members
Meetings for Enemy Swim for the winter months have
been changed to Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.
January 24, 2015
February 28, 2015
March 28, 2015
April 25, 2015.
Village, SD 57262. Faxed to:
605-698-7686. For further
information call 605-698-3953
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.
Dakota Magic Casino
Job Openings
Count Department Team
Member (2 Full-Time) 3:00
am to Finish
Foods Department Cashier (Full
Time) Day
Cook III (Full-Time) Day
Wait Staff (Full-Time) Swing
Sous Chef (Full-Time) Swing
Lounge Department Bar Back
(Full-Time) Swing 6:00 pm to
2:00 am
Cocktail Server (Full-Time)
Swing 6:00 pm to 2:00 am
Poker Department, Dealer (FullTime) Rotating
Closing Date: February 6, 2015
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
Trading post ads
Continued on Page 12
NOTICE OF ELECTION
Enemy Swim District
The Enemy Swim District Election Board and
Council-elect have set the following date for
elections for our District:
February 3, 2015
Elections will be held at the Enemy Swim Community
Center from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
NOTICE
Enemy Swim District Members
The Enemy Swim District Elections have been
changed due to a delay in running background
checks on those filing for executive office.
The election has been rescheduled to Tuesday,
February 24 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. at the
community center.
Any questions call Michelle Seaboy at 605/924-0793.
NOTICE
LONG HOLLOW DISTRICT
MEMBERS
The following is a list of the upcoming District
meetings:
December 27, 2014
January 24, 2015
February 28, 2015
March 28, 2015
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to
contact Dawn or Val at 605-698-4005. Hours are
8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. You may
also contact us through email at lhdistrict@
outlook.com
ATTENTION
LONG HOLLOW DISTRICT MEMBERS
The following District Executive positions, Boards
& Committees & Commissions have been
declared vacant:
Chairman ($30.00 filing fee)
Vice Chairman ($30.00 filing fee)
Secretary ($30.00 filing fee)
Treasurer ($30.00 filing fee)
Sergeant At Arms
LH Elderly Board (4)
LH District Election Board (4)
LH Youth Committee (4)
LH Pow Wow Committee (4)
SWO Tax Commission (1)
SWO TERO Commission (1)
SWO Fish & Wildlife (1)
SWO Human Services Board (1)
SWO Reservation Planning Commission (1)
SWO Pow Wow Committee (1)
SWO Personnel Committee (1)
SWO Constitution Revision Committee (1)
SWO Environmental Protection Act Committee OEP (1)
SWO Police Commission (1)
SWO Judicial Committee (1)
SWO THPO (1)
Tiospa Zina Tribal School Board (1)
Deadline to file Letter of Intent will be February 13,
2015 by 4:30 pm (including the filing fee) at the
District Center.
Background checks on the candidates will be
conducted the week of February 16-20, 2015.
Qualified candidate names will be posted February
23rd through March 16th, 2015 in the Sota and
at the District Center.
Election Day will be March 17, 2015 from 7:00 am
- 7:00 pm.
Please submit your Letter of Intent along with
the filing fee (where applicable) to the District
Center by the deadline listed above
Any further questions, feel free to contact LHD at
605-698-4005 or by email: lhdistrict@outlook.
com.
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Attention
Big Coulee District Members
The following is a list of candidates that have filed
their letters of intent and the positions they have
filed for. We will elect for these positions at the
February 26, 2015 District meeting.
Timothy L. LaBatte
Norma (Tiny) Perko
Emmett L. Amos
Danny White
Lydia (Susie) Rivera
David A. Spider
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Calvin Max Sr.
Thurman Frenier Sr.
Viva DuBois
Jason Eastman
Colette M. White
Lynn Halbert
Danielle DeCoteau
Treasurer
Secretary
Dawn Burley
Mary Jo Keeble (Bruyere)
Leslie Heminger
Carrie Godfrey-His Gun
Notices
Buffalo Lake District Members
SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING
A Special District meeting will be held on Tuesday
February 10, 2015 with supper at 5:00 p.m. and the
meeting to start at 6:00 P.M. Topic of discussion
will be Tiospa Zina Tribal School and District
representation.
DISTRICT ELDERLY MEETING
February’s District Elderly meeting will be held on
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 with supper at
5:30 and the meeting to start at 6:00 p.m. meeting.
Election of District Elderly Officer and SWO
District Elderly Board representative will be held.
DISTRICT BIRTHDAY MONEY (18-54 YEARS OLD)
The 2015 District budget will be providing birthday
money to 18-54 year old district members. This
will take place each month at the District meeting.
You must provide in person documentation such
as tribal i.d. or drivers license. No mail outs will
be mailed.
FEBUARY’S DISTRICT MEETING
February’s District meeting will be held on Sunday,
February 22, 2015 at noon with dinner and the
meeting to start at 1:00 p.m.
DISTRICT HOMEOWNERS
In order to receive funds for home repair for 2015 you
must have handed in your receipts for 2014. If
you received home repair for 2013 you will also
need to submit your receipts. Until receipts are
submitted you will not receive any assistance
from the District.
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
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Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
Job Openings
The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate is seeking to fill the following positions(s):
Realty Home Site Leasing Clerk, Realty
Closing Date: February 06th, 2015 @ 04:30 PM
Budget and Contract Specialist, Vice Chairman’s Office
Budget Audit and Compliance Specialist, Vice Chairman’s Office
Youth Worker (part-time), Veterans Memorial Youth Center
D.P.E Classes
Closing Date: February 13th, 2015 @ 04:30 PM
All interested applicants may obtain application and job description information
at the Human Resource Department, of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate or
contact Arnold Williams at (605) 698-8238 or Denise Hill at (605) 698-8362.
(Tribal preference will apply)
Notice
The Lake Traverse Animal Rezcue has scheduled the
free spay and neuter clinics for 2015.
Save the dates:
*May 11-13, 2015.
*September 14-16, 2015.
Location will be announced.
Trading post ads
Continued from Page 11
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):
FOOD SERVICE: COOK III (1
FULL- TIME) GENERAL
FUNCTION: The purpose
for this position is to assist
the Cook I, Cook II, and shift
supervisor. Safely prepare
quality food products for
customers and employees.
Maintain interpersonal
communications to ensure
the smooth operation of
the property and promote
the highest degree of
customer satisfaction.
REQUIREMENTS: High
school diploma or G.E.D.
equivalent. One year of
institutional cooking. Able to
stand for long periods of time.
Will be stooping, bending,
standing for long periods of
time, or lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work night
shifts and weekends. Cooking
and food handling experience
is required. Must able to
obtain a Non-Gaming License.
This position will close on
February 4th, 2015 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 Sioux Casino & Hotel
Job Openings
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is
seeking to fill the following
position(s):
FOOD SERVICE: DELI COOK
(1 FULL- TIME) GENERAL
FUNCTION: To prepare
individual meals using
grill, fryers, and broilers
according to customers
request. REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED
equivalent. Must have one
year cooking experience. Able
to stand for long periods of
time. Ability to lift at least
35 lbs. Must be able to work
even shifts and weekend
morning shifts. Cooking and
food handling experience
is required. Must obtain a
Non-Gaming License upon
hire. “
BUFFET WAIT
STAFF (3 FULL- TIME)
GENERAL FUNCTION: To
greet customers immediately,
provide excellent customer
service and to make sure the
customer has a wonderful
dining experience.
REQUIREMENTS: High school
diploma or GED required.
Customer Service experience.
Operate cash register, wait
tables and counting money.
Must be licensable by DNGE
Non-Gaming. Stooping,
bending, standing for long
periods of time, or lifting up
to 50 lbs. Required to rotate
shifts, work holidays and
weekends.
BUFFET CASHIER (1 FULLTIME) ROTATING SHIFTS
GENERAL FUNCTION:
To seat Buffet customers
and operate cash register.
REQUIREMENTS: High
school diploma or G.E.D.
required, Total responsibility
for cash bank and cash
receipts for your shift, Able to
stand for prolonged periods
of time, Customer courtesy
a must, Must obtain an
Employee Gaming License
upon hire
Positions will close on February
4th, 2015 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.
February 14th, 2015 to February 15th, 2015
9am-4:30 pm
(Please be there approximately 10 min. prior to start time.)
At Dakota Magic Casino
For further information, please contact Heather Roberts @ 701-634-3000 ext. 2426.
*Note: You do not need to sign up. Classes will be held in the Human Resources
conference room.
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel
Job Openings
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel is
seeking to fill the following
position(s):
LOUNGE: WAITSTAFF (1
FULL- TIME) GENERAL
FUNCTION: Acts as host/
hostess for all Lounge
and casino patrons.
REQUIREMENTS: High
school diploma or G.E.D.
equivalent. Must be able
to stand and/or walk for
prolonged periods of time.
Able to reach, bend, lift,
carry, stoop and wipe. Able
to carryup to 20 lbs. on a
continual basis. Able to lift
50-65 lbs. Basic math skills
a must for money handling
responsibilities. Excellent
communication skills. Good
organizational skills. Must
obtain a Non Gaming License
upon hire.
This position will close February
4th, 2015 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
Attention
Heipa District Members
There will be a meeting on February 8, 2015 from
2:00-3:00 p.m. to review the audit which was
prepared by E.A. Mohan & Associates.
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.
Bingo Department: Rover (2)
part-time will be required
to work any shift assigned
during Bingo hours,
Notice
Heipa District Members
January 18, 2015
Heipa District Councilperson Marc Beaudreau
called for a District Election to elect a District
Chairperson, District Vice-Chairperson,
District Secretary, and a District Treasurer
and all boards and committees whose terms
are up. A District Election will be held for
all Executive Positions in accordance with
the guidelines approved by the District.
Selection for Boards and Committees will
be nominations off the floor at the Regular
District Meeting on February 15, 2015
January 19, 2015
Notice of District Executive Positions up for
election will be posted in the Heipa District
Center and in the Sota Iya Ye Yapi.
February 10, 2015
Deadline to file your intent to run for a District
Executive Position will be at 4:30 P.M. All
notices of intent must be submitted to the
District Election Board Chairperson and
the District Coordinator. All Notices must
include Name, D.O.B., SSN#, phone number,
and the position you are filing for. You may
call the district center at 605-738-2324 or
Kateri DuMarce at 701-403-4993 for more
information.
February 15, 2015
Deadline for the Heipa Election Board to review
and certify all eligible candidates.
February 16, 2015
The Heipa Election Board will post all candidates
who are eligible to run for an Executive
Position at the District Center and publish
them in the Sota.
February 28, 2015
Primary Election will be held at the Heipa District
Center from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
February 28, 2015
Special District Meeting will be held to certify
the results of the Election immediately
following the closing of the voting polls.
March 14, 2015
General Election will be held if there are three
(3) or more Candidates for an Executive
Position.
Boards and Committees up for re-election:
District Youth
SWO Constitution
SWO Environmental Protection
District Pow-Wow
SWO Elderly
SWO Tiospa Zina School Board
District Constitution
SWO Pow-Wow
SWO Judicial
SWO Human Services
SWO Fish and Wildlife
SWO Tax
SWO Planning
SWO Police Commission
Approved by the Heipa District Election Board
on January 28, 2015.
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It was a sunny Saturday afternoon when my mom took her last breath.
Such a beautiful day that felt like a terrible dream.
I remember that day now in both sorrow and solace.
Sorrow for having lost my mom, and solace for knowing she is no
longer sick.
The cancer was so unexpected and unfair.
I am left asking how something so horrible could happen to someone so
good.
Her death has created such a void within all those who knew and loved
her.
I know now, more than ever, how lucky I am to have been able to call
her mom.
I will remember her and love her today and every day for the rest of my
life.
Her Daughter,
Kayla White
weekends & holidays. Will
be responsible to know all
positions in bingo; such as
floor clerk, cashier, pack
maker, paymaster and caller.
Must be at least 21 years
old, must have a High School
Diploma or GED. Must be
able to obtain a Gaming
License.
Accounting/Cage Department:
Count Team Member (3)
part-time will be required
to work all shifts as needed,
weekends & holidays. Will be
responsible for collecting slot
drop and bill validators drop,
counts, and verifies all boxes.
Transports bill validators
to the vault. Prepares
appropriate paperwork and
makes necessary computer
entries. Must be physical fit,
previous experience working
with money preferred;
dependable & available to
work any & all shifts. Must be
at least 21 years old & have a
High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to obtain a Key
Gaming License.
Opening date: Thursday,
January 29, 2015
Closing date: Wednesday,
February 4, 2015 @ 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.
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By Michael LaBatte
Zoning Administrator
Agency Village, SD – Accompanying this article
is a drawing plan I’ve envisioned for developing a
commercial zone in Agency Village. The potential site is
located directly east of Crawfordsville Elderly complex,
across BIA Hwy 700 or just north of Sisseton Wahpeton
College in Agency Village. As this conceptual plan is
only a possible/potential area for development, the
purpose of this article is to demonstrate the importance
of zoning and the vision of large-scale economic
development planning for our tribe.
What is zoning? Basically, zoning makes certain
that the tribe’s land uses are: properly located in
relationship to one another; that suitable space is
available for each type of development; that the density
of development in each area is in proper proportion
to the development of businesses, schools, residential
areas, parks, and infrastructure systems; and that the
development is sufficiently open to permit egress and
privacy for tribal members living and working within an
area.
Economic Development’s general objectives
and zoning objectives are interrelated. Economic
development’s objective is to promote economic
growth and create a sustainable community ensuring a
A week ago members of
the SWO Desert Era Veterans
participated in Teen Court.
The Teen Court is a project of
high quality of life. Large-scale commercial economic
development planning relies on proper zoning
assignment. The SWO Zoning Administrator, Michael
LaBatte, and Economic Development Planner, Harold
Hill, are working in a collaborative effort on tribal
economic projects. The zoning office assists the EDP on
current and future economic development projects by
providing zoning guidelines and visual drawings.
In the preliminary plan that’s inserted into this
week’s newspaper, our conceivable plan is to redevelop
an area of land that currently contains a waste water
lagoon system for Agency Village. In our preliminary
assessment, we’ve determined that by eliminating the
lagoons and installing a modern wastewater treatment
plant, Agency Village would have an available 190 acres
of tribal trust land. The environment and community
would also thrive by eliminating sewage lagoons in close
proximity to residential and educational facilities.
Strategically, this potential plan puts us in a good
position for meeting the future growth and economic
needs in our community of Agency Village. Our next
step is to meet with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. to
determine if the conceptual plan is feasible. We will
make an effort to provide a periodic update on the
progress of this and other projects.
Aliive Roberts County.
Jesse Chanku sat in as a judge
as a volunteer and afterward a
handful of veterans visited with the
youth.
Each veteran introduced
themselves and shared their military
experience.
It was a huge success and
before we left there were youth
inquiring on how they too could
serve in the United States Military.
I could see the pride in all the
veterans’ eyes as they shared a part
of their lives.
We look forward to working
closely with the Roberts County
Aliive program in more community
events.
Desert Era Veterans in Aliive Roberts County Teen Court.
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