By Kris Leonhardt Editor-in-chief Continued from last week Since the passage of the Indian Reorganization Act, the Oneida Nation has worked to reacquire ownership of land in the reservation boundaries and grow and strengthen government programs and services. “Anti-Indian policies continued with the Termination Act of 1953 and the Indian Relocation Act of 1956,” Bill …
By Kris Leonhardt Editor-in-chief Continued from last week “The early 1900s were different times for our people,” said former general manager/strategist, Bill Gollnick. The Dawes Allotment Act of 1887 divided reservation land into individual parcels and tribal land ownership was significantly reduced inside the reservation boundaries. “…local developers convinced politicians to withdraw protections, so our …
By Kris Leonhardt Editor-in-chief Continued from last week “The majority of the tribes came with us to Wisconsin,” said former general manager/strategist, Bill Gollnick. “Our chiefs represented them in our negotiations with the Menominee and Ho-Chunk and represented us in issues between our people and the officials of Green Bay and Fort Howard. They also …
By Kris Leonhardt Editor-in-chief ONEIDA NATION – A bicentennial celebration was held July 25-29 to commemorate a time long ago when the Oneida Nation came to the area to create a new homeland. The sovereign government was once part of a confederation — the Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy — along with the Cayuga, …
By Press Times staff ONEIDA NATION – The Oneida Tribal Elections concluded on July 15 with the reelection of Tehassi Hill as chairman. Hill defeated Gina Powless-Buenrostro 914-506. Vice Chairman Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens and Secretary Lisa Liggins were also reelected. Yellowbird-Stevens beat Eric McLester, 760-662, and Liggins topped Jennifer Hill, 741-652. Larry Barton is the newly …
By Melanie Rossi Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – The Indigenous Ways of Knowing (IWOK) Report, published this spring, uses indigenous voices and perspectives as the main source to build pathways to postsecondary education for indigenous learners. Nicolet College and Native communities in northern Wisconsin partnered together — with the support of the Lumina Foundation’s All …
“We want to create a stronger sense of belonging among Oneida faculty, staff and students and make sure that we’re an environment that really affirms their identities and culture and that really supports their well-being and is where they can thrive.” – Dr. Sara Lam, NWTC By Melanie Rossi Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – On …
By Press Times Staff ONEIDA – A statewide effort to recognize and preserve the native languages of Wisconsin’s federally recognized tribes took shape near the Hwy. 54 bridge over Duck Creek on Friday, Sept. 30 as The Oneida Nation became the second tribe in the state to unveil dual-language signs at the boundaries of its …
By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITORGREEN BAY – Richard Hasseler is quick to admit that last year was tough for his N.E.W. Lutheran football team. The longtime coach had to endure an 0-9 season with his young squad. But after taking their lumps with their 8-Player schedule, Hasseler is hoping his returners — who are a nice …
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Oneida Nation receives $648,339 in ARPA funds to support sustainable energyONEIDA – The Oneida Nation received a $648,339 grant July 19, from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to develop a Tribal Utility Authority, as well as explore the potential for a utility-scale solar facility and electric vehicle for tribal operations. The …
