Hocak Worak - Inside this issue

February 11, 2004

Inside this issue

	Plans for Tribal School Move Forward Since the Ho-Chunk Nation announced its plans to open a tribal school last year, individuals committed to the project have made progress determining where they would like the school and what they believe the school should be.
	Letters to the Editor
	John Blackdeer Remembered Recently LouAnn Blackdeer approached Harry Whitehorse with a rather unusual commission.
	Message from the Office of the President The Ho-Chunk Nation is fortunate to have the ability to employ approximately 3,580 individuals across the State of Wisconsin and beyond.
	Employees receive Homeland Security Training Three employees of the Ho-Chunk Nation recently completed emergency training in Washington, D.C..
	Pvt. Cloud begins tour in Korea
	Clan Mothers Recognized The Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Health and Human Services recognized three of the Clan Mothers for their work and positive influence on the young women of the Ho-Chunk Nation.
	Native Gardener blends food and tradition Determined to continue the traditions of her ancestors alive, Bear Clan member Rhonda Funmaker created her business Native Gardener, LLC, in part to promote, protect, and teach the knowledge passed on to her by earlier generations.
	Oral arguments heard in casino lawsuits The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments on two lawsuits that could determine the future of Indian gaming in the state.
	Waza Pi Sto He Clothing Center With cold weather here to stay Roberta Decorah, Barb Goodbear, Annette Powless, and Sandy Dela Rosa have not opened their doors to soon at their clothing store Waza Pi Sto He in Wyeville, Wisconsin.
	March of Dimes & Ho-Chunk Nation Working Together to Save Babies The March of Dimes funded the Honoring our Bodies and Babies campaign held throughout Ho-Chunk Communities in 2003.
	You're a Women...And Hear You Roar! I hear many women complain about certain aspects of the Social Security program.
	Job Postings
	Happy Birthdays, Happy Anniversaries, and Congratulations!
	"New & Improved" HO-Chunk Nation Zura Honac Business Loan Program Replacing the SBDF (Small Business Development Fund) Program.
	Ho-Chunk Nation Small Business Wogi jere (Help) Services Best Practices for Today's Small Business
	Notices and Advertising
	"Nutrition 411" Calcium is the mineral in your body that makes up your bones and keeps them strong.
	Youth Apprenticeship Programs Available
	United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Water Resources Technician Training Program Spring/Summer
	March Madness 2004 Nationwide basketball tournament invitation to all Indian Nations

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EDITOR...........................Paul Arentz
STAFF WRITER..................John Kozlowicz
DESIGN DIRECTOR................Cookie LaMere

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