June 9, 2004
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Inside this issue
Legislators Review Minor Trust Fund Proposal
Interior Ordered to Pay Legal Fees Over Seizure of Eagle Feathers
Memorial Day Pow-Wow 2004


Ho-Chunk Fitness Expo
On May 8th the Ho-chunk Nation took fitness and health steps in assisting Ho-Chunk families, any enrolled Native person and their family as well as Ho-Chunk employees by offering the Fitness Expo

Senator John Kerry Visits "Packer Country"
On May 27, 2004 Ho-Chunk Nation President George Lewis was among the supporters at Green Bay's Austin Straubel Airport welcoming likely Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry

The Next Generation of Hocak Speakers
At a dinner held June 1, 2004 at the Blue Wing Cultural Center in Tomah, WI, six Ho-Chunk high school students were recognized for their participation in the Tomah School District's Independent Study Program that allowed them to study and learn the Ho-Chunk language.

Bringing Health Care to the Home
Marilyn Yellow Bird Baker - Community Health Nurse, Area I
Wittenberg Area Youth "Play Ball"
One Runner's Story
For tribal member Robin Birkenmeier, running is a way of life
WI Legislature Seeks Oversight of Gaming Compacts
Community Health Representative
An Article of Interest from the "Embarrassing River" Area (Area III)

Committee Discusses Powers Bluff Future
Members of the County Board and others on the Powers Bluff Planning Committee discussed and reviewed information describing the parks future
President's Educational Excellence Award
Letter to the Editor
Correction
5th Annual All Nations Basketball Camp
BadgerCare Premium Refunds
New Judiciary Building
Ho-Chunk Election Board Vacancy Announcement
Social Security Column
TERO Commission Vacancy
Graduation Time
Division of Health Monthly Events

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


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