Ciporoke: Recent Episodes
Shelby Grant
If you’re not from Black River Falls, Wisconsin Dells, Madison, Mauston, or Fairchild, maybe you’re having trouble keeping up with what’s going on in our Capital. Listen up, text me or call and let’s get some of the information out there
The Elephant in the room (I don’t think our government is working like it should)-A bag of Zurich ( maybe we should all get a taste I’d we got all this cash lying around)-What’s with this Redistricting already?
I give my understanding of sovereignty-Jon Warner helps me understand the “Tribal Revenue Allocation Plan”-Solar Power/ Tax Free Municipal Bonds- The Court Case moves along
Why the rush to Redistrict?- Per Cap vs General Welfare: I need more information, but thanks for asking- HCN Concern Group files suit
I talk about the failed Secretarial Election and the upcoming Redistricting- I talk about Casino EMs, Rockford and Beloit- I talk about the wonderful Hoit’e Woiperes app
April 19, 1963 Founders Day. 60 years later and we still can’t get anybody to vote in Ho-Chunk Elections-Why?
I talk with Rock Greendeer and his Waaksik Wosga Revitalization classes- I briefly touch on the State of the Tribes speech by Chairman Crawford-Kudos to Rep Brianna Tahdooanippah
Jebette Sine talks of the history of the Starved Rock Ceremonial- I talk about our fear of relationship building
I discuss the book Corn Moon Migrations- I talk about the Legislature backing Legislation in the State Capital- We have a Secretarial Election coming up
We discuss results from our Legislature and the 118th Congress- I ask the Legislators to publish their plans for the Nation- Finally, where’s the Attorney for our General Council
Lincoln Mark-Tik Tom poster and former Navajo Nation prosecutor- I discuss brain drain- book suggestions
In the fall of 2024 the UW at Madison will pay tuition, books, room, and board for all Wisconsin Waaksiks registered with their Nation
12 Clans shareholders meeting at Mystic Lake- Nate Longtail gives a little detail into the recent Legislative denial of a GC budget modification
I speak with Daniel Cardenas, CEO of NTEA, CarbonEx, Learning River and other companies- I ask “Why can’t Ho-Chunk employees speak about HCN matters on their own time?- I got lost going to HCG/Madison
I tackle the subject of political firings in Indian Country- Mystic Lake and 12 Clans- Are the old names disappearing
I talk a little about a Tik Tok video about Gatekeeping and a little about the 12 Clans shareholders
We discuss Public Law 280 and ask why our Legislature embraces it- Just 12% voter turnout for our Special Election
Nate Longtail passes along an idea on leasing our water towers- Potawatomi buying up Kenosha County- I have tech issues
I talk about our lack of Participation in our Elections-I want to reinstate the GCA at GC 2024- Special Runoff Election date set
District 3 Seat 3 candidate Jamie Decorah- We update the progress of General Council Resolution 09-16-2023
Andi Cloud discusses her candidacy for the vacant Legislative District 3 Seat 3 in the HCN- Attorney Tim Harjo explains what the Harvard Project was and other topics concerning Indigenous Nations
A listener has an ask about IGRA- Ada Deer’s words to the HCN-I was on the wrong side of almost all the Resolutions at GC 2023
We discuss a Legislator being removed by the Legislature for only the 2nd time in 60 years- Lambert Cleveland Jr. discusses his candidacy for District 3 Seat 3
From the 2nd most dangerous intersection in the State of Wisconsin to a completed project bringing 5 government entities together
Lance Talmadge goes into the history of the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial- Sheila Shigley talks about her path to create Wazi Nainawa
The former Treasurer of the Ho-Chunk Nation, Samie Overboe, discusses bits of her tenure. We discuss a study on penguins. And finally, what rules apply to all of us
We’ve always done things this way. Is it time to change- Did the Legislature set the new President up with their new statute? A Legislator asks the Casino EM’s, “What can we do to help you?”
Jon Warner goes through some of the Updated GCA by-laws and some new procedures for Gen Council 2023. I’d like an Actuarial Study done for our Nation and have the results published in the Worak
GC23 is two months away so we begin to introduce Resolutions we’d like to see passed. Questions concerning the legality of honorariums that Rep Brinegar received from the WisDot ITTF are asked
We breakdown the Finance Commission Hearing on the Spectra Contract termination- a new legislator steps out- Supreme Court decisions are bad news for Indigenous Sovereignty
We talk to the CEO of Waseyabek LLC and she explains what is possible. I’m looking for help with our Children’s Trust Fund. The HCN is a “Family Business”
Is the Children’s Trust Fund finished? Why do we have outside Legal Representation? And Two recent Supreme Court Decisions explained to me
Low voter turnout for our General Election- The HCN needs disrupters- Unexpended Funds but fewer Elder Roofs
Joe Nayquonabe CEO of Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures and 12 Clans Boatd Member stops in and shares a little knowledge
I ask for a little help understanding what is at stake with the Bracken v Harland decision coming down soon. We got an election coming up
Will our new Leadership herald a new beginning for the Nation? Per cap, is it a bribe? Is it time to rethink the unthinkable?
Michael J. Roberts, Twelve Clans new CEO joins and talks of his history and plans- Mike Sallaway joins and gives his thoughts to some questions I pose
Collin Price discusses the state of the Beloit Casino project within the HCN and his Heena Development Corporation project in Baraboo. President-elect Jon Greendeer comes aboard and discusses his campaign and how he sees his future administration
I agree with Jon Greendeer’s call to make the Ho-Chunk Nation great- Lance Decker talks about his first Ho-Chunk Election bid-Cecil Garvin is being awarded an honorary degree by UW-Madison
Tim Harjo describes his ijnetwork.tv and what he hopes to accomplish. Twelve Clans’ press release on their new CEO Michael J. Robert’s. And I ask why do we have a District 4, again
President WhiteEagle wrote a letter to the next President he was going to have it published in the Worak. Unfortunately, the Worak had no room available so I said I would read it here
Cameron Greendeer sits down and gives us an explanation of who he is and why he is running for D4 Legislator
Because of how close the Election is, We decided to green light a special election interview. So here’s Robert TwoBears
We talk with Presidential candidate Lanette Walker and Lance Decker District 3 Seat 3 Legislative write in candidate. We spend some time talking abstention voting and the continuing of the Covid-19 State of Emergency
Both Presidential Candidate Heather Cloud and District 4 Candidate call in for an interview and share their thoughts with the Nation
We report on the recent legislative action concerning spending limits within the HCN—I ask Jon Warner why the HCN doesn’t have any enforcement mechanisms— District 4, let’s start requesting those absentee ballots
We take a cursory glance at our candidates running in the spring primary— I mention an idea on promoting our language, crowd sourcing
An idea for restoring relevance to our General Council. I speak with Jon Warner and ask the difference between Lobbying and relationship building
President WhiteEagle discusses his first term as President of the HCN and his platforms for his second term. We discuss “The Separation of Business & Government” document that the Legislature produced
I give a brief history of Ho- Chunk, Inc. and opportunity escaped our grasp. Eric Trevan of 12 Clans continues his thoughts of 12 Clans place with the Nation. Finally, I ask potential candidates to come on the Podcast and share their thoughts
Jon Warner explains how newly elected Legislators can enact the separation of business from government on day one
We contrast and compare how our government conducts Ho-Chunk meetings. Our Election is coming up, let’s set a participation record!
We delve into the Legislature’s attempt to foist a Secretarial Election upon us. A new department, the Department of Economic Diversification is created to help the HCN
I talk a little about the apathy I see within our Nation. I talk about the comprehensive economic development from our Legislature. Finally, kudos to Jose Parra
We take an overview on building relationships. We then focus on the Municipal Relations Cordinator
An article penned by Jen Deerinwater from the on-line publication “Truthout” concerning the ICWA makes interesting reading
We look at the Nov 8th election and how our HCN election work-the children’s trust fund debacle-Elder roof funding
Are we creating a time table for separating business from government?-Create a post analysis for all HCN projects-Attorney Ethics within the HCN-Madison City council
Mike Sallaway discusses the work the OOP is doing on economic diversification- Why was our Municipal Relations Co-Ordinator let go- CV 22-12
Two Conferences held, the possibilities are endless for us. The Gaming Ordinance is back
We ask our Legislature for a COMPLETE financial report & Jon Warner gives us a primer on Federal 8(a) programs
Some one told me, “hey dufus! There’s no audio on your podcast!” So, in a lame attempt to fix it, I adjusted the audio and reposted. “Hey, I got no sound engineer, I’m wearing a lot of hats here! I screwed the pooch, ok, I’m sorry”
We talk about liquidating an investment portfolio. We ask about the Legislatures Budget and finally, the President talks about 12 Clans
Shannon Holsey gives us a brief glimpse of a small Nation building towards great things. Collin Price and Associates host Indigenous Biz Con at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino
Just some unfinished thoughts on the Beloit Casino from someone on the outside looking in
The OOP has begun posting a Presidential Podcast that shares information the from Latest Legislative meetings. Employee pay is discussed along with Legislative Transparency
Eric Trevan, Interim CEO of 12 Clans continues a conversation started by Susan Waukon. Nate Longtail, in his capacity as a Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal Member, stops by and talks about the Ho-Chunk Nation
Susan Waukon of 12 Clans talks of 12 Clans. I read my comments to the Legislature regarding the proposed changes to the LOA
It’s been 30 years since John Mann and Tommy Thompson signed our Gaming Compact on July 30 of 1992. How are we doing
Our GC Deputy Advocate gives us an update on GC preparations. Dan Brown gives us an overview of the “Concerts on the Square with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra”
Jon Warner explains his resolution for suspending the Legislature for a period of time while the Constitution can be amended
We speak with Henry WhiteThunder, Deputy Advocate for General Council. Mr. WhiteThunder gives us an understanding of what being the Deputy Advocate consists of
A panel discussion with Wisconsin Watch moderated by Karen Michel of ICT on how the HCN can better utilize the media to strengthen ourselves from a PR standpoint
Wisconsin Watch and Thundercloud Communications hold a panel discussion to discuss economic development. Jon Warner explains Sec17, Sec16, and Sec8a
After 14 years, the Beloit Casino has cleared all the legal hurdles. Jon Warner attempts to educate me on “Legal Standing” according to our courts. GC 2022 is just around the corner
We interview Mike Sallaway. I examine the pipeline at HCG/Madison. A panel discussion hosted by Wisconsin Watch and Anne Thundercloud
May 12, 2022 a panel discussion in Black River Falls 5:00 to 6:30 in the D-1 Community Center hosted by Wisconsin Watch
Mario Koran of Wisconsin Watch, in conjunction with Indian Country Today finishes his interview with Dan Brown and Jon Warner-“We’ve got to get gaming out of our blood”
Mario Koran sits down with Dan Brown and Jon Warner for the Wisconsin Watch and Indian Country Today interview. A free wheeling conversation covering all manner of topics concerning “ getting gaming out of our blood”
Can we finally separate business from government. Beloit Casino update. What are we doing with Lynwood
We talk about unkept business ideas. We discuss possibly rewriting our Marijuana testing procedure
Dan Brown helps me with our Legislator’s responsibilities. I look at the three legs of our economy. A response to my Editorial
I thank the HCN Language Department- I take another look at our Judiciary- Where is our Legislative Oversight
Where is our Judiciary and the Creation of a Financial Commission. Legislators are not Social Workers
Anne Thundercloud talks about Thundercloud Communications LLC- I ramble on about our lack of communication- and I challenge our Legislators to begin writing their passions and plans for the HCN
Dan Brown-EM of HCG/Madison explains how the AB Interchange is a great thing for the HCN
John and I discuss some of the near misses at General Council and the failure of the 12 Clans shareholders meeting
I talk about GC 2021, 12 Clans Shareholders Meeting, ARPA Funds Distribution, and Supreme Court Decision SU 20-05
I give a thought about the upcoming 12 Clans shareholders meeting and I talk with aspiring filmmaker Shane Yellow Thunder
I agree with those of you who want to rescind the constitution and go back to the WWBC. Original Hoocak content and funding for Beloit
I talk with Adrienne Thunder and her paper “Growth and Evolution of the HCN Government: The need for development in the General Council”
The Ho-Chunk Legislature presents their Lynnwood Casino Plan to the Illinois Gaming Board
My synopsis of the Confirmation of the Director of Treasury, Sami’s Overboe- HCN Chamber of Commerce
A Timeline of events leading to the Special General Council. An overview of the GC. My take on the removal. Art IV Sec 3 Subsection a
Nate Longtail explains why Financial Reports are so slow to be shared with Tribal Members
Mathew Mann discusses his concern over the Nation- Jon Warner raises the issue of Darren Brinegar’s removal at General Council
Jon Warner and Dan Brown give me some insight on public grants. Gary Phillips drops in from Area 4
Rosella Stanley talks about the upcoming Innaugural Healing Camp- Robert TwoBears looks back on his 3 terms as a Legislator-We examine the Legislature’s veering from their proscribed role again
Jim Terry talks about his new book “Come Home Indio”. I examine the Legislature’s continuing role in HCN business affairs
Reduce the size of the Legislature from 13 to 9. I ask why can’t we be a Nation of entrepreneurs. And finally I suggest on having a Ho-Chunk Movie Contest
Carly Lincoln gets published. Her first book is titled “50 things to know bout birds in Wisconsin”. It is available on Amazon and soon on Kindle
Tina Brown explains what the HCN DNR does. Jon Warner schools me on the LOA and Constitution and I make a plea for smokeless HCN casinos
We talk to Mr. Crain Sr. and we discuss the project he is currently involved with. I briefly mention the Legislature and bring up a few issues
We explore Anthony Bertino’s short stint with the HCN. We discuss how you eat an elephant and we explore what and who is the “media”
Matt Zarnoth discusses security issues in light of the Oneida shooting-Dan Brown discusses the amendment proposals for the Nation’s Gaming Ordinance
Brian Decorah gives us a glimpse into his present projects and answers a few questions on tribal gaming
Jon Warner and Dan Brown discuss the pitfalls of speaking publicly against the Ho-Chunk Nation
A quick look into the Jerome Longbottom nomination, The Lori Pettibone election challenge, and a an interview with District 4-Seat 1 candidate Robert Pilot
Missy Tracy gives us a look at what she does for the Nation and spends a couple of minutes discussing her relationship with Mary Natani
We talk to General Council Advocate Cari Fay about the upcoming Virtual Townhall- I talk about sharing information- I was deeply disappointed with our turnout
I tell a little story about why the Legislature is the only Branch able to contract Attorneys and why this bad
I “talk” to Mathew Mann and Gary Phillips. I share my thoughts on Gennafer Garvin being nominated and I ask for a constitutional Convention
Today I talk to Elite Elder Joyce Warner and Elder Sherman Funmaker. I ask them about the Hoocak Nation when they first returned to the Nation and about today
We talk Legislative action against President WhiteEagle-History of presidential removals- Legislative overreach
Jo Anne Jones gives us a little history on the Hoocak Constitution-Mike Sallaway answers a couple of questions I have- Colin Price talks podcasting and what keeps him busy
Jon Warner and Dan Brown give us a quick primer on what is happening in the Nation vis a vis Spectra
We talk about the AB-12 interchange in Madison-David Greendeer talks about 12 Clans- I talk about 3 things I wish Legislative Candidates would discuss-Dan Blumer voices his concerns on 12 Clans- Spectra is made public by Edwina Waters on Facebook
We talk about to Robert TwoBears, Dan Brown and we discuss the promise of mail in ballots. I reintroduce Spectra and I wonder what ever happened to the Per Capital Reserve Fund
I interview Executive mgr of Ho-Chunk Gaming/Madison, Dan Brown- I display my ignorance on some civic matters- I interview legislative Candidate Isiah Funmaker
Our candidates have been announced, Lynnwood is looking more and more, the promise of Section 17 corporation
I spend a second on the upcoming election. A quick thought about being afraid to launch your dream and finally a little something I call, “speak Hoocak or lose your benefits”
I discover two Hoocak Podcast. I complain about per cap and I suggest a Hoocak Languge Channel
I just skim the grievances against Reps White Eagle and Begay- I take a quick look at Twelve Clans- a public shout out to Jon Warner
Impressions of GC 2020 and first steps to increase my per cap
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I just explain that I’m vacation for the next two weeks so I’ll give an abbreviated Podcast Nov 29 and we’ll be back swinging for the fences on Dec 6. Everyone enjoy your holiday and we’ll get back together soon
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I got it wrong on the Per Cap Reserve Account- The new medium is a tool we all can use- Madison should be the Ho-Chunk Casino flagship
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I recap the decision set down by the Ho-Chunk trial court and Jon Warner drops by to straighten a few things out
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Update on the Beloit Casino-Per Capital Reserve Fund-Lynnwood Population Argument
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Information on why the Lynnwood Illinois Casino should not be pursued by the Ho-Chunk Nation
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