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Behold our Heritage, Share our Future
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Tribal Council finalized the purchase of 76.7 acres of land in the Sand Lake community. The property shares a border with fee land already owned by the Tribe, therefore extending the contiguous land base of the reservation.
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YES Program – Korean Exchange Cultural Event
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The Korean Exchange Cultural Event was held August 3rd-5th at Eagles Landing Campground. The YES Program has been unable to have this event since 2019 due to COVID-19. Korean guests arrived on Wednesday, August 3rd. On Thursday, August 4th, YES students had the opportunity to get their nails done and they made orange shirts that said, “Every Child Matters” to wear to school on September 30th. Lester Merrill gave a presentation on the eagle feather and the Korean group made a special lunch offering their traditional foods. In the afternoon, YES students bagged up sage.
Friday brought a pow wow and Korean dance performances. Many YES students dressed in their regalia and danced. It was a great time for all. There was a YES award ceremony that followed, with students receiving a completion award. Some YES students received other awards for performance above and beyond. Education is very proud of the YES Students and looks forward to having many back next summer.
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The Employee Portal, within the St. Croix Tribe’s website, will be opening NEXT WEEK! The portal will provide employees with information and communications, surveys, and – from time to time – have raffles. Sign Up information will follow!
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Travel Coordinator
This position handles and oversees all travel arrangements for Tribal entities and community members. The person will make reservations for planned travel, including but not limited to hotel, airline, greyhound, and car rental. They will register employees for trainings and conferences, resolve scheduling conflicts, schedule emergency travel on weekends and holidays, and reconcile all paperwork including invoices, bills, and vouchers to the Accounting Department.
The full job description can be found here. Please contact Tiffany Iorns, tiffanyi@stcroixojibwe-nsn.gov or ext. 5196, in Human Resources for additional information.
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Human Resources Specialist
This is a part time position and is responsible for the employee referral program. This person will provide resources to staff on higher education, training, and employee assistance. They will also be back up to a second Human Resources Specialist on new hire paperwork, background checks, interviews, and the maintenance of personnel records/files. The position will prepare notices for available positions and work with publications on ads for open positions.
The full job description can be found here. Please contact Tiffany Iorns, tiffanyi@stcroixojibwe-nsn.gov or ext. 5196, in Human Resources for additional information.
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Clinical CMA/LPN
The CMA/LPN assists the practitioner in providing care for neonatal, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients by performing nursing procedures, patient education, and teaching within the position guidelines. The position performs all clinical tasks and procedures including but not limited to rooming patients, vital signs, telemedicine, manages patient phone calls, and complies with department and facilities standards. Current CMA/LPN Certification/licensure in Wisconsin is required.
The full job description can be found here. Please contact Shaurette Reynolds, shauretter@stcroixojibwe-nsn.gov or ext. 5133, for additional information.
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Please spread the word to your friends and family members about our open positions!
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Human Services – New Director
Welcome, Kristie Hills!
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Kristie Hills, MA, MS, LPCC, LPC, ICS (Human Services Director, Behavioral Health Clinician)
Kristie has 10 years of experience providing mental health services in the community, residential, day treatment, and outpatient settings. She has worked with clients across the life span helping to guide individuals through their healing from trauma, addiction, grief, and other mental health diagnoses. She has experience working with young children (age 3 years +) diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a day treatment setting and children as young as 5 years in a residential setting. She has also worked with adults in a community setting as well as outpatient therapy. She has developed skills in teaching parenting skills and using a person centered, strengths-based approach to therapy so all her clients can be in charge of their journey through healing. She is currently completing her dissertation for her doctorate in Developmental Psychology. In addition to providing therapeutic services, Kristie has served in leadership positions including Director of Behavioral Health and AODA services (FQHC Clinic), Clinical Supervisor (Autism Center), Project Management/Program Manager (residential treatment). Kristie enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pet rabbit Remus Lupine. She is an avid Harry Potter fan and love crafting and listening to music and podcasts.
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| · Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (MN)
· Licensed Professional Counselor, w/ psychometric testing privileges (WI)
· Independent Clinical Supervisor (WI)
· Masters of Clinical Psychology – Fielding Graduate University; Master of Developmental Psychology – Walden University
· Specialized training includes: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Circle of Security Parenting Training, and Adult Attachment Interview
· Special Interests: Attachment style, person centered, growth through experience, healing trauma, relationship-oriented therapy, Circle of Security Parenting Training, Sandtray Therapy, EMDR, EFT, working with all ages across the life span, psychometric testing and assessment |
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Little League 2022
The Little League kids enjoyed their season in 2022! They played both at home and in LCO. If you are a parent of a 9-12 year old, watch for more information on Little League 2023 coming in February/March. If you have questions about baseball, whether it be T-Ball (5yrs-8yrs), Little League (9yrs-12yrs), or Babe Ruth (13yrs-15yrs), please reach out to Jeff Taylor ext. 5157 or Chad Songetay ext. 5235.
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48th Annual Wild Rice Pow Wow
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The 48th Annual Wild Rice Pow Wow took place August 12th – August 14th in Danbury, WI. The event was open to the public. Click here to watch a short video of the pow wow.
Wild Rice Pow Wow Royalty include:
St. Croix Wild Rice Brave Skyler Notinokey
Miss St. Croix Wild Rice Teah Lightfeather
St. Croix Wild Rice Jr. Brave Carlos Mosay Jr.
Jr. Miss St. Croix Wild Rice Ella Churchill
Little Miss St. Croix Wild Rice Chenoa Songetay
Photo Provided by Beem Bemosaakwe
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Farewell, but just “For Now”!
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The Finance Department was thrilled to host an intern in the Summer of 2022. Camron Tomaszewski, who will be entering his Sophomore year at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, plans to declare a Finance major. Camron is a St. Croix Tribal descendant from Danbury. Following his undergraduate degree, he aspires to attend an Ivy League school for his graduate degree.
Thank you, Cam, for all your hard work this summer! We cannot wait to have you back, and we wish you a safe and fun Sophomore year.
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Thank You!
Thank you to the volunteers who painted the pow wow grounds in Turtle Lake in advance of the St. Croix Casino Contest Pow Wow July 29th-31st. Your hard work is appreciated!
Top Row, Left to Right: Hectar Garcia, Bennie Skinaway, Jennifer Fowler, Bernard King, Shane Gasper, Frankie Bildeau, Steve Fowler
Bottom Row, Left to Right: Ray Jackson, Tyler Merrill, Deshawn Merrill, Bennett Taylor, Terrell Merrill, Adren Mosay, Jacob Dahlberg, Patrick Fowler Sr.
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