June 23, 2004
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Inside this issue
Nation's Courthouse holds an "Open House"
An overview of Wa Ehi Hoci
No Changes Planned in Children's Trust Fund Distribution
Program Promotes a Drug Free Lifestyle
Native Owned Business Offers Quality Printing
Four Claws Printing - Madison, Alabama


Young Royalty
Sobriety Princess, Mycaela Brinegar

Nine Earn National Firefighting Certification
On May 13, 2004 eight employees of the Ho-Chunk Nation successfully completed the BIA administered "Pack Test"

Relative Caregivers Honored
On April 22, 2004, the Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Health and Social Services, Child and Family Services Division, held its 2nd Annual Appreciation Banquet at the Ho-Chunk Hotel & Convention Center in Baraboo.


Legislature Considers Pow-Wow Grounds Improvement
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Ho-Chunk Training Award
Training Department makes the "Top 100"

Ho-Chunk Athlete State Bound

Jennifer Jean Langbehn and Samuel Keith Mitch: Marriage Celebration
Looking Back on Thirty Years
Norman Snake Sr. reflects on his career

Commentary
Money the Key to Compact Negotiations
Correction
Notices
You Have the Power
Inventory Reduction Blowout
President's Award for Educational Excellence
If you were discouraged about not going on to school...
Congratulations Graduates
Adolescent Health Fair Scheduled at Ho-Chunk Heath Care Center
The Pregnancy Workshop
Cho Wa Re Ja Museum Notice
Elder Fitness - Still Kick'n!
Ho-Chunk Nation Election Board Vacancy Announcement
Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Housing
Baraboo/Reedsburg School District - Academic Achievements
Summer Fun Begins With the Ho-Chunk Youth Fitness Program!
Division of Health Monthly Events

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


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