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King arrives at Big Bear Media
Public Comment Period Notice Re: Elder Assistance Program Law
VFW Post 7784 Cmdr. Ninham retires
Oneida Nation VFW Post 7784 honors Korean War Veterans
Public Comment Period Notice Re: Healing to Wellness Court Law
Oneida Nation honored by Sons of the American Revolution
Skenandore’s artistic passions turning heads
#NelsonStrong – Live Like Nelson
Traditional weddings return to the Oneida longhouse
OPD shooter found guilty
Oneida Nation soldier deploys to European hot zone
Methodist Church pastor arrested on suspicion of possession of child porn, meth
Beloved matriarch Pearl McLester turns 100 years old
Hit and Run driver who killed Oneida man headed to trial
Vatican’s sidestepping of moral, legal obligations on full display for Canada’s Indigenous
Oneida artist’s push leads to UWSP public acknowledgement of burial ground on campus
Kindness’ work takes 1st Place at Woodland Indian Art, Hodinohso:ni’ Art Shows
Oneida Nation Public Comment Period Notice re: Budget Management & Control Law Amendment
Oneida Nation honors commitment to Mother Earth, condemns Pipelines 3 and 5
On This Day – December 29, 1890, the Wounded Knee Massacre
Jacobs signs letter of intent to play lacrosse for University of Dubuque
Wisconsin’s 11 tribes, Evers Administration sign significant consultation agreements
Food card distribution goes smoothly thanks to hard working staff and volunteers
Liberty Tree dedicated to Revolutionary War service of Capt. James Powless (Powlis)
Oneida Nation celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oneida Nation Public Comment Period Notice Furlough Law Amendment
“Danno” Tabor, Oneida Nation’s only Navy SEAL, turns 60
Public Comment Period Notice for Oneida General Welfare Law
ONHS athletics on the rebound following tough 2020
Coronado takes First Runner-Up in Jr. Miss Belleza Latina Pageant
Oneida youth lacrosse players join Iroquois Nationals for summer tourney, learn valuable lessons
Public Comment Period Notice tentatively set for Thursday, Sept. 9
Oneida Market will not be reopening
Nation reimplements masking mandate, cancels gatherings due to rising COVID-19 cases
Summers on hand to provide graphics support to Big Bear Media
Danforth arrives to give Big Bear Media, Kalihwisaks a helping hand
Applying for the GWA:
Oneida Nation announces new era of event wagering
Tribal relief amounts for membership set
One year post-COVID: Skenandore back to his passions despite long-term effects
Oneida General Welfare Law Garnishment Question Public Comment Period
Public Peace Law Public Comment Period Notice
Radisson Hotel victims, shooter identified
Loretta Says…
Biden nixes controversial Keystone XL pipeline
Vilas County man receives $343.50 fine, deferred prosecution for shooting at Native American spear-fishers
LOC Emergency Management and Homeland Security Law Amendments Public Comment Period Notice
LOC Community Support Fund Law Amendments Public Comment Period Notice
Harry Potter technology coming to Oneida
McLester tapped as new Oneida Retail GM
No slow down in sight as COVID-19 continues to hit Oneida hard
Notice of Public Hearing Land Commission Nov. 9, 2020.
#Saqora strong: Skenandore continues her battle against leukemia
COVID-19 showing few signs of slowing spread
Summers brings wealth of tribal knowledge to OBC
Oneida college students being offered funding assistance
Hobart’s attempt to show Reservation diminishment fails
Skenandore’s miraculous COVID-19 recovery continues
U.S. HHS Secretary, IHS Director visit Oneida Health Center
Emergency Management continues to coordinate Nation’s COVID-19 response
My friend Gordy and his “Bucket List”
Oneida Casino reopens with safety, health protocols in place
Many Oneida Higher Ed students in limbo due to COVID-19
Thornberry Creek at Oneida reopens for business
Skenandore, family bounces back from COVID-19
Living with COVID-19: A fighter shares her story
Oneida Emergency Food Pantry rises to the occasion
Small businesses struggle during COVID-19 pandemic
Oneida officials hold press conference to announce unprecedented casino closure
2020 North American Indigenous Games prep underway in Oneida
Skenandore fights the battle of her life as Oneida shows its love
Thunderhawks rally around Francour
Behavioral Health assists grieving community
Flauger rising in prominence as outstanding student-athlete
Native American Tribes issue statement following arguments in Brackeen v Bernhardt rehearing
Oneida Retail enforcing new federal tobacco law
Kalihwisaks 2019 Year in Review
Metoxen delivers Land Acknowledgment address at UW-Oskosh commencement
Alcatraz occupation changed path of Hill’s life
Schuyler, Metoxen bring home 2019 Youth Leadership Awards
Comprehensive Housing hosts Elder Village Open House
Now Hiring! HRD keeps pace with the competition in a challenging employment market
Ohelaku Corn Growers Co-Op plows through rough growing season
Triennial Budget Planning shows success
Red Hail helps raise domestic violence awareness
Indigenous People’s Day and Amelia Cornelius Culture Park Dedication
Ecumenical group to host memorial service
Oneida’s Ohelaku present for Farm Aid 2019
Smith wants Medals Of Honor pulled for massacre
Green Bay School Board joins call for end to Native mascots
Skenandore fighting for drug free, gang free Oneida
Annual Diabetes Event draws in record audience
Tsyunhehkw^ works to revive field
Shawano resident carves dugout canoe
Friends help friends during power outage
Oneida Nation honored with 2019 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award
Oneida Basket Guild welcomes all
Training creates support for breastfeeding
Three Oneida girls return home from Carlisle
Stevens elected to record 10th term as NIGA Chairman
After more than a century, Oneida students are coming home
NADGI, Brown County agencies take down drug ring with possible cartel ties
Oneida Casino at 25: keeping pace with technology
Dallas becomes first in her field
Viewing the Oneida Nation Tribal Belt
UWGB speaker Yuntlekalau McLester shares her story
Buggin wins Indigenous Music Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop Album
Family remembers Jonathon
Oneida Nation declared Purple Heart Reservation
Chairman Hill delivers State of the Tribes Address
Thundercloud returns to General Manager position
Knocking out the years
Oneida Nation responds to Big Apple Fest ruling
GTC convenes special meeting
Vigue takes on new role with Wisconsin DOA
Oneida Nation signs on to water quality pact
Oneida Nation to enter hemp production pilot program
Weather closures felt tribal wide
Oneida Golf Enterprise partners with KemperSports
Oneida makes it through shutdown while second shutdown looms
Arts Program receives Creative Placemaking grant
Purcell Powless scholarship finds renewed purpose
Partial government shutdown continues
Helping others with their dreams
A look back at 2018
McLester’s document collection finding its way online
Oneida Police Commission Announces New Chief of Police, Eric Boulanger
General Tribal Council approves FY2019 budget
Quistorf honored for hiker rescue
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals stays recent ruling striking down ICWA
Oneida, Hobart spar over special event permit
GTC convenes special meeting
Several tribal nations, DOI condemn recent Texas ruling against ICWA
Oneida Child Care Development Fund grant making an impact
History supports OBC per capita decisions
Wayne “Buggin” Malone nominated for two Nammys
Oneida Business Committee denies 2nd $5000 petition request
Special GTC meeting held
Vigue has Wolf River Consulting Group up and running
Oneida Solar Energy Ribbon cutting held
Oneida celebrates Rose’s 100th birthday
GTC convenes special meeting, rescinds OPC dissolution
King has confident Lady T-Hawks gunning for conference title
Celebrating twenty-nine years of Act 31 in Wisconsin
GTC Legal Resource Center opens to public
Kerstetter helps revive lost art of Oneida pottery
Koester crushing the odds in life
Oneida Tourism Department welcomes summer intern
2018 Semi-Annual GTC meeting convened
Yukwatsistay^ keeps opioid crisis in the cross hairs
NACHP, ONCOA receive Partnership Award
House explosion caused by gas leak
Suspect crashes vehicle after pursuit by OPD
King commits to Division I rugby program
Hill takes Honor Flight to DC
2018 Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic media day
Be aware of bears on the move
Oneida mother reunites with daughter
Oneida Nation’s economic impact on region revealed
Oneida Trust Scholarship named in White’s honor
Snowstorm Evelyn Blasts Oneida
Bill to recognize tribal identification cards signed into law
GTC convenes special meeting
Oneida and NWTC reap benefits of partnership
Alvarez and son enjoy volunteer time together
Steinfeldt aims for pediatrics
The keys to Powless’ recovery: Oneida culture and language
Tribal identification cards to be recognized
New events and a new OBC in 2017
Emergency Food Pantry helping those in need
Oneida weighs hemp options
Oneida Nation leadership returns from New York
Tribal Action Plan unveiled
‘Enough is Enough’ attempts to tackle opioid crisis
GTC approves FY2018 budget
“Rez Beater” puts spotlight on Oneida based rapper
Metoxen takes lead at NNALSA
GTC meets for special meeting
Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic earn high marks
***UPDATE*** Election results updated
The Oneida longhouse project nears completion
New Oneida Royalty crowned
State/National
Coronavirus-related deaths on Navajo Nation now at 13
Those without broadband struggle in stuck at home nation
Feds revoking reservation status for tribe’s 300 acres
Tribes say persistent efforts pay off in massive stimulus
Highlights of Trump-signed $2.2T economic relief package
Native Americans put digital spin on traditions amid virus
Evers orders non-essential Wisconsin businesses closed
Have Diabetes? Here’s what you should know during the coronavirus pandemic
Wisconsin COVID-19 cases rise to 27; Milwaukee Zoo closes
Cayuga Nation leadership dispute sparks demolition in NY
Ellison: Mille Lacs band still has 61k-acre reservation
Senator, school leader win Wisconsin congressional primary
South Dakota tribes speak out against ‘riot-boosting’ penalties
Trump administration moves ahead on shrinking Utah monuments
Noem opposes Native American school proposal
Evers signs bill increasing money for homeless shelters
Ex-high school mascot want end to American Indian mascots
Wisconsin school boards tackle mascot issue
2020 Census – Advocates warn citizenship, digital divide may affect Census
Flu hospitalizations spike across Wisconsin
New Chief Justice, first Native American sworn in
Native tribe recognized by US government after long fight
Measure aimed at preserving Native languages clears Congress
Suburban Milwaukee high school to retire Indians mascot
Wisconsin residents call for delisting wolves as endangered
Attorney general unveils plan on missing Native Americans
Drive behind occupation of Alcatraz still lingers 50 years later
Feds get Native American shield after years long push
Keystone pipeline restarts 2 weeks after North Dakota leak
Wisconsin justice hopefuls to gather for first debate
Wes Studi to make Oscars history for Native American actors
In Oklahoma, Governor tests power of tribal gambling
Book tells of American Indian children in boarding schools
US official: Research finds uranium in Navajo women, babies
Gov. Evers signs executive order declaring Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Wisconsin
People living in Milwaukee homeless camp told to leave
Wisconsin legislators push in-state tuition for tribes
Judge partially blocks law aimed at oil pipeline protests
Reaching a deal in national opioids case proving difficult
Wisconsin tribe joins group opposed to Superior gas plant
Report: US Native American health agency at crossroads
Warren apologizes for her heritage claim, woos Native Americans
Native American voters, once overlooked, seek role for 2020
Arizona city watches, worries as mountain area burns
Wisconsin tribe sues Enbridge to force pipeline removal
Duffy calls 4 minority congresswomen ‘anti-American’
First US children’s series with Alaskan Native lead kicks off
Monitor finds problems persist at Wisconsin youth prison
Assistant Secretary Sweeny names Tammie Poitra as the Midwest Regional Director
UW recognizes land as ancestral home of Ho-Chunks
BIA transfers approximately 9,300 acres into trust status for the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation
House approves bill to aid casino bid by Massachusetts tribe
Wisconsin tribe accused of embezzling could face $5.5M fines
Wisconsin tribe accused of embezzling $1.5m from casino
Tribes denounce North Dakota ID law in Congressional Hearing
Peer-run veterans respite home to launch in Wisconsin
UW System to create tribal consultation policy
New Mexico scraps Columbus Day for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Tribal college scholarship program could lose its funding
Hope for gubernatorial pardons renewed in Wisconsin
Evers wants to raise state unemployment benefits
Native Americans say movement to end ‘redface’ is slow
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay offers water science major
Exhibit tells story of NM state’s symbol and appropriation
Admitted pipe line vanalizer fight racketeering lawsuit
Some workers still unpaid after shutdown
Activists air grievances about drilling in Alaska refuge
About 500 attend vigil for missing, killed indigenous women
Shutdown puts strain on hundreds of Native American tribes
Judge allows tribes to challenge Corp’s Dakota Access study
Bill to help solve crimes against Native Americans stalls
Judge lets EPA rework standards for rivers fished by tribes
Democrat says he’ll appeal to Walker to veto GOP power play
Study: Weak reporting on missing, murdered Native women
Activists laud Native American women’s election to US House
New Mexico set to have all-minority US House delegation
Country sees high number of Native American candidates
Interior watchdog refers Zinke probe to Justice Department
Embattled GOP incumbent tries to paint Democrat as radical
“Fight of Champions” Honor Flight – with Green Bay Packers Alumni takes place at GRB November 1
State claims Interior “buckled” under political pressure
Man dies after officer shooting at Green Bay Jail
Oneida citizen rides out Hurricane Michael
In Wisconsin, a running mate shakes up governor’s race
In Minneapolis, leaders grapple with sudden homeless camp
Alaska governor declares emergency for native languages
Wisconsin sees more bleeding cases linked to synthetic pot
Interior Department rules against tribe in trust land bid
Protesters start 100 mile march against Dakota Access
Dakota Access protester reaches plea deal in riot case
Minnesota woman recovers from addiction on reservation
Wisconsin commercial fishing operations record numbers
Judge: Clerk falsified complaint against Navajo candidate
Wisconsin, tribe reach settlement in hemp lawsuit
Flandreau Santee not required to pay tax on casino work
TransCanada to move materials, prep sites for Keystone XL
Land-trust cases raise red flags across Indian Country
US has split up families throughout its history
Wisconsin high court backs Ho-Chunk, protects burial rights
Lay your money down: Court says states can OK sports betting
Farm Bureau to meet with Justice Department on CBD
Woman chased by authorities dies in Wisconsin crash
Video shows police stop of Native American teens on tour
Bureau of Indian Affairs director resigns after 6 months
MPCA urges judge to drop objection to wild rice rule change
Mandated study of Dakota Access line to miss completion goal
Thousands march to protest Canada pipeline expansion project
Report: Inequity remains 50 years after Kerner Report
Cherokee Nation grows heritage with heirloom seeds
Tribe says it’s being left out of Dakota Access study
Montana’s US attorney to advise Sessions on Native issues
Federal judge dismisses tribe’s lawsuit over Ho-Chunk casino
Cleveland Indians dropping Chief Wahoo logo from uniforms
Prosecutor clears deputy in eighth-grader’s death
Menominee Tribe Announces Tribal Legislature Election Results
Wisconsin students work on book about Ho-Chunk culture
Minnesota, Fond du Lac tribe formalize rights to hunt, fish
Judge: Lawsuit challenging Keystone pipeline can continue
Final report analyzes options for controversial oil pipeline
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe sues county over lax policing
Lawsuit threatened against federal agencies in mine dispute
Native American activist Dennis Banks dies at age 80
Professor quits over denied Dakota Access pipeline seminars
Menominee tribe buys naming rights to Herd’s new arena
Committee approves Wisconsin burial sites bill
Monument acknowledging Native Americans dedicated
Miss Navajo Nation contest is parting ways with fry bread
LA votes to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day
Nebraska project works with Pawnee corn
Wisconsin tribe withholds state payment over casino dispute
Secretary Zinke appoints Dr. Gavin Clarkson as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs
Lawsuits over new Utah monument to test president’s power
Dakota Access review to re-examine impact on tribes
Supreme Court pushes Redskins’ name back to society
Ho-Chunk Nation urges judge to reject casino lawsuit
In Wisconsin, ID law proved insurmountable for many voters
Man convicted in slayings of couple on Oneida Reservation
Trump pushes school choice, making good on campaign promise
Wisconsin tribes clash in casino expansion fight
Study: Wisconsin will face water infrastructure problem
Upstate New York tribe funds cultural preservation
NY State Museum adds contemporary Native American artwork
Company: Dakota Access pipeline on track to start this week
Opponents of Dakota pipeline bring message to Trump
Judge won’t stop construction of Dakota Access Pipeline
Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe threatens to stop casino payments
Madeline Island watches, worries as winter climate shifts
Tribe files legal challenge to stall Dakota Access pipeline
Last pipeline protesters weigh whether to fight or leave
Ho-Chunk casino could draw $37 million from other casinos
Justices to hear free speech clash over offensive trademark
Wisconsin tribe wants pipeline moved from its reservation
Funds could rid Michigan schools of Native American mascots
Tribal corporation sues Green Bay over power plant
10 pipeline protesters face disorderly conduct trial
Traveling trophy stays in Oneida
After major victory, ND protesters to defy deadline
Brady, Nunes applaud new Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee appointment
Halloween night vehicle accident take life of area teenager
Protesters set up camp in project’s path for the first time
Tribes offer pipeline protesters a place to overwinter
Tribes object to Ho-Chunk casino expansion east of Wausau
Police issue warrants for 3 in pickup, protesters crash
Truck plows through Native American crowd during protest
US judge sides with Nevada tribes in voting rights case
Redskins, rock band battle government in trademark fight
Simon Tam has openly criticized the Washington Redskins team name as a racist slur that demeans Native Americans.
Wisconsin guard, tribal member Koenig joins pipeline protest
A proud Ho-Chunk Nation member, Bronson Koenig has been speaking out about his Native American heritage since his freshman year at the University of Wisconsin, long before public displays of social consciousness by 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, soccer player Megan Rapinoe and other NFL players.
Federal intervention on oil pipeline project unprecedented
The Standing Rock Sioux’s effort to block a four-state oil pipeline got a lifeline when the federal government temporarily stopped the project, a move some say likely may forever change the way all energy infrastructure projects are reviewed in the future.
Judge grants partial stop on North Dakota pipeline work
An American Indian tribe succeeded Tuesday in getting a federal judge to temporarily stop construction on some, but not all, of a $3.8 billion four-state oil pipeline, but its broader request still hangs in the balance.
Judge: Florida tribe’s members must pay taxes to IRS
A judge has ruled that members of a South Florida Indian tribe must pay federal income taxes in a decision that could cost other tribe members millions of dollars.
Sioux tribe leader wants political help to halt oil pipeline
A tribal leader Wednesday said he contacted the White House and met with North Dakota’s senators in an effort to halt construction of a $3.8 billion, four-state oil pipeline that crosses the Missouri River near an American Indian reservation in southern North Dakota.
8 counties, Bad River Band qualify for federal help
Eight Wisconsin counties and the Bad River Band have qualified for federal assistance to recover from July flood damage.
UW-Stout removing paintings depicting American Indians
Noted Ojibwe author has died of cancer at 73, family says
Judge: Wisconsin residents who lack ID can vote in November
Bad River State of Emergency Update
Bad River Reservation in state of emergency due to storms
Torres-Smith killer sentenced
Percy N. Sims, the man convicted in the murder of Oneida Nation member Krystal Torres-Smith in June of 2015, was formally sentenced this morning to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 40 years.
Supreme Court tie favors tribal court authority
A Supreme Court tie has left in place the authority of Native American courts to judge complaints against people who are not tribal members.
Hill Represents Oklahoma at Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Lexi Hill, Oneida Tribal citizen from Oklahoma, was named the Oklahoma state winner of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize.
The Menominee Indian Tribe mourns passing of Former Tribal Chairwoman, Lisa S. Waukau
It is with great sadness that the Menominee Nation announces the passing of four-time Tribal Chairwoman, Lisa S. Waukau.
Oneida Police Department honored by Outagamie County DA
The Oneida Police Department, along with the Outagamie County Sherriff’s Department, Brown County Sherriff’s Department, Seymour Police Department, Hobart-Lawrence Police Department, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation were honored for their work concerning the Benderz Bar incident in August of 2013.
Business
Bay Bank working with customers to get through pandemic
Bay Bank’s HIP Program celebrates 50th loan closure
Bikes, Bargains, Etc. finds outstanding product
Steals N Deals opens on Broadway
Powless’ art work lands on book cover
Oneida-owned Bay Bank provides $2.765 million construction loan to Lac du Flambeau
Stevens trains mentees in ancient pottery form
Doyen brings great food, service to Old 29 Cafe’
Big J’s Roadhouse receives Restaurant of the Year Award
Zubbella set to retire from Bay Bank
Roxy’s Rock Shop offering gemstones and more
Attention OBC Officer Candidates
Smith returns to the courtroom
Thornberry Creek at Oneida keeping nature at center of course
Wisconsin, tribes lag behind hemp production movement
Oneida Retail Stores closing for updates
Danforth takes ownership of Hidden Valley Driving Range
Most 24 year-old college seniors spend their last year of school fine tuning resumes and finalizing their studies. That’s not the case for John Danforth.
Thornberry Creek at Oneida preps for LPGA Classic
We’re only a little over a year away from the inaugural Oneida LPGA Classic taking place at your own Thornberry Creek at Oneida.
Sports
Oneida Language Activity Page
Laster leads Lady Thunderhawks into tonight’s season opener
Thunderhawks ready to fly
Denny to play in USA Rugby College D1AA National Tournament
Kelley takes golf talents to WIAA State Tournament
ONHS Cross Country team building on improvements
Oneida/NEW Lutheran United prepare to take the field
Shanshan Feng claims dramatic victory at Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
Oneida’s own Presley Cornelius set to compete in Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
Two-time major winner sets sights on Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic confirms three sponsor invitations
2019 Classic Media Day at Thornberry Creek
ONHS golf team tees up for season
Thunderhawks varsity lacrosse team heads into 2019 season
ONHS Softball team building on experience
Lady T-Hawks AP ranked for first time in program history
Betters, Lady T-Hawks eye conference title
Pocan’s ‘Soaring Eagles Boxing Club’ helping local youth
Kelley, King team up for WIAA tourney
Lee doing good work on and off the volleyball court
Sei Young Kim’s Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic victory recognized by World Golf Hall of Fame
Peterson preps young Thunderhawks squad for 2018 season
Everything fans need to know before attending the LPGA Classic
Michelle Wei headlines Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic Tournament field
Fowler, Jordan dominate track and field
Skenandore takes the helm for Lady T-Hawks
Denny brothers enjoying time on rugby pitch
Three Thunderhawks earn All-State honors
Thornberry Creek named Top 50 range
Betters has Lady T-Hawks aiming for playoff run
Student athlete House calls it a collegiate career
Oskey makes her Phoenix commitment official
Thunderhawks prep for 2017 season
Katherine Kirk wins Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
Lacrosse’s spirit of unity on display with new Ferris team
Expectations are high for Thunderhawks lacrosse
With experience comes high expectations.
Oneida artist Hill’s design chosen for LPGA trophy
Betters leads Lady Thunderhawks into new season
New lacrosse field opened to public
Thunderhawks fall to Gibralter
Thunderhawks fall in season opener
T-Hawks football team stocked and ready to roll
Spirit of Hoops works to raise spirits of youth
One of the Oneida Nation Thunderhawks football team’s biggest stumbling blocks every year will not challenge them this season.
Powless tearing through road racing competition
Commitment. Hard work. Excellence. Words that go hand-in-hand for many working professionals but to actually see 19-year-old Neilson Powless demonstrate them as he lives his dream is amazing.
Smith gets defensive on lacrosse field
Synala Smith had never picked up a lacrosse stick in her life prior to three years ago when she was convinced to join the Green Bay United Griffins Girl’s Lacrosse team by her good friend Sonya Sommers.
Softball team showing steady improvement
As the lady Thunderhawks move through their 2016 season, improvement is following.
Skenandore to dive for UW-Milwaukee
Dakota Skenandore will join the UW-Milwaukee dive team.
Archive
2020 Kalihwisaks Issues
January 9, 2020 Kalihwisaks | January 23, 2020 Kalihwisaks
February 6, 2020 Kalihwisaks | February 20, 2020 Kalihwisaks
March 5, 2020 Kalihwisaks | March 19, 2020 Kalihwisaks
March 27, 2020 Special Edition
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Obituaries
Powless, Anna Christine “Chris”
Archiquette, Gerald P. “Jerry”
Adams III, Willie Dan “Chukie”
Danforth, Eugene “Geno” Edward
Danforth, Tekyakots^natote Rachel
Cornelius, Cheryl A. “Grub the Great”
Bridges, Carla Jan (Skenandore)
Smith, Minnetta Alice “Minnie”
Smith (Metoxen), Lola Jean “Yakon^haliyo”
Wheelock, Charles Frederick Whitney “C.F.W.” “Chaz” “Chuck” Tsyata’ti
Smith, Yotsitsya-k’ele “Jiggy Waterlily”
Editor's Corner
Congress condemns President’s tweets, WI Rep. Duffy stands by Trump
Your voluntary response is mandatory
Are we ignoring our past mistakes?
I’ve noticed there’s not a lot of listening going on in Oneida. For example, at a September 28 Oneida Business Committee (OBC) meeting, Vice Chairwoman Melinda Danforth gave an explanation about a past financial situation of Oneida Tribal Integrated Enterprises (OTIE). When she was done with her detailed explanation, another Oneida citizen marched up to the microphone and asked the same question that had been answered.
At an October 2 General Tribal Council (GTC) meeting, the issue of the food pantry came up. A person who was in support of the food pantry as proposed argued that managers were arguing against the food pantry, and that we didn’t understand the need. This person was not listening to what was being said. The managers, myself included, were not against a food pantry, but were against repeating an expensive mistake.
As written by the petitioner, the food pantry would go back into a space where rent will have to be paid to Oneida Seven Generations, Inc. Also, because the petition was amended to be limited to Oneida households, it severely limits who it serves and where donations can be sought from.
Instead of passing the petition as written, we could have looked at more convenient and less expensive locations, and developed a staffing model that could have included volunteers and community groups which would have saved money as well. Instead, the pantry will be funded by removing food line items from tribal budgets. Those line items probably don’t come near what the cost will be to staff and house the food pantry, but so be it.
It seems the petition for a food pantry was less interested in helping the financially struggling in Oneida, and more interested in punishing Oneida departments for slights. For example, the location was chosen because it hasn’t been rented out in many years. Perhaps that’s because it’s located in an inconvenient place. Or because at one public meeting, there was leftover food, therefore, departments don’t need food lines in their budget. Never mind that food is provided to entice people to attend public meetings, and it’s difficult to estimate how many people will attend any given event.
There’s a long history of using petitions to undermine managers and departments. The petitioners often pose themselves as Robin Hood robbing from the rich to give to the poor. They’re not stealing from the rich to give to the poor. They’re stealing from potential per capita funds. They’re stealing from potential raises for front line employees. They’re stealing from funds that could be used for economic development, housings and services to Oneida citizens including the poor.
But the people supporting the food pantry don’t want to hear that. They won’t read this article, or if they do, they’ll accuse me of being an elitist manager who doesn’t understand the need in this community. Alas, as a manager my experience with budgeting and knowledge of past practices is ignored. My ability to suggest more efficient solutions is shoved to the side. And when the food pantry doesn’t address all the needs it was imagined to address, people will look at me and ask why I didn’t say something.
I did, you weren’t listening.
A word about Free Speech
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