Issue #32

FROM SECRETARY EMERY

Summer Wrap-up

The Department of Tribal Relations had a busy summer as we met with many of our tribal counterparts to address a variety of issues. And as he does every year, Governor Daugaard made several tribal visits including the Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe, the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and the Oglala Sioux Tribe. It was a pleasure to meet with tribal leadership and hear about their successes and challenges.

This fall we are looking forward to the Buffalo Round-up and the Governor’s Pheasant Hunt. We have included in this issue a guide to hunting on tribal land and encourage everyone to learn more about these unique opportunities.

We also have the Indian Education Summit coming up at the end of September and if you haven’t already registered, I encourage you to do so! They have a great line-up of speakers and sessions.

I will also get the opportunity to attend the Governor’s Interstate Indian Council that is comprised of state Indian Affairs Offices and Commissions across the country. This is a great opportunity for us to learn from each other and find new ways to support the tribal nations that share our borders.

As always, please feel free to stop by our office here in Pierre or contact us at the address or phone number below.

Dept. of Tribal Relations 302 E. Dakota Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501 (605) - 773-3415

http://www.sdtribalrelations.com

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations

WHAT’S INSIDE From the Secretary 52nd Anniversary Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup Bureau of Human Resources Leadership Conference Northern Plains Indian Art Market South Dakota Indian Education Summit Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Fishing Derby Save the Date! Tribal Legislative Training Tribal ID Rural Development Program Deadlines Hunting on Tribal Lands

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52nd Anniversary Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup

Friday, September 29th, 2017

Each year, on the last Friday in September, Custer State Park rounds up its herd of around 1,400 buffalo. The roundups began in the 1960s, so park staff could vaccinate the herd. Now, the event is used in conjunction with the fall sale as a way to manage the herd size. The annual buffalo roundup has also become a major tourist event, attracting as many as 14,000 spectators in recent years.

Guests attending the Custer State Park buffalo roundup begin to arrive early in the morning – the parking areas open at 6:15 a.m. and close at 9 a.m. All spectators must be in the viewing areas before the roundup begins for safety reasons. The buffalo are herded past the two viewing areas and into the corrals. The process is typically over by noon, and park visitors can then view the buffalo close-up in the corral area.

The event calls for “all hands on deck” at Custer State Park. All permanent employees are needed during roundup weekend, along with over one hundred volunteers. Volunteers help with jobs like directing traffic and picking up garbage, and some are selected to ride their horses in the roundup.

An arts festival is held in conjunction with the buffalo roundup. Over 100 exhibitors display their work near the State Game Lodge. The festival runs from Thursday through Saturday.

Buffalo are herded into the corrals at the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup. Photo courtesy SD Tourism.

Riders work to direct the buffalo to the corrals during the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup. Photo courtesy SD Tourism.

For more information on this year’s Roundup: http://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/custer/events/buffalo-roundup/default.aspx

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ANNOUNCING BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2017

Bureau of Human Resources is excited to bring you the Leadership Conference being held in Pierre on September 27-28, 2017. No matter what your level - front line employee, supervisor, aspiring leader, or executive team member, this year's conference promises to inspire you! http://bhr.sd.gov/training/seminar/leadership/default.aspx

Date/Time: September 27: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. September 28: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Ramkota Convention Center

920 West Sioux Avenue Pierre, SD 57501

Cost: $298 Who should attend: Individual Contributors

Aspiring Leaders Supervisors Executive Team Members

Register: BHR Training Registration

Registrations will be taken on a first come/first served basis. Please register in accordance with your agency registration procedures via email to BHR Training Registration. Include your name and employee ID number. BHR 2017 Leadership Conference Video

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Brenda Clark Hamilton

“Without Saying a Word: The Power of Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace” This engaging and practical session will help you become more effective at reading others’ body language…and better understand what you might be saying through your own! We’ll cover several aspects of nonverbal communication, including hand/arm gestures, positions when seated or standing, facial expressions, and hand-shake positions.

"Communication Confidence" Most times when there’s a problem anywhere: at work, at home, with customers, with friends, it stems from a problem with communication. And many times, it’s too late to fix any problems once we’ve communicated unprepared. Brenda will provide participants ideas to become better communicators prepared for multiple situations. Based on personal experience and valuable research, Brenda will help you anticipate the conversations that can help resolve issues instead of create them.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Rob “Waldo” Waldman

"Wingman Leadership: Never Fly Solo" Waldo will help you instill a culture of accountability, mutual support, and performance excellence which ultimately will improve your ability to improve productivity and create an improved service culture for both internal and external customers. He will emphasize the importance of seeing each other as people first and encourage improved communication and interaction among team members. Waldo is a high-energy mentor whose message is universal for leaders at all levels!

Bob Eubanks

"It's All About People" Bob is a master at getting the best out of people! Bob’s life took on a whole new meaning when he recognized how important it was to connect one-on-one with people to get the information he needed in any situation. Whether it was managing musicians, hosting a game show, or communicating with his family, he learned how to validate the other person’s words to make them feel important and trusting to give him their most honest thoughts about their needs. Bob’s message will help you learn how to develop those same skills in your professional, personal, and social life.

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BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES: LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Joe Steffy

"Growing Success One Kernel At A Time" Joe Steffy was born with Down Syndrome and later diagnosed with autism. High School Counselors told Joe’s parents that he would never hold a job and would live in a group home for the rest of his life. With the help of his parents Joe started his business popping popcorn. His Kettle Korn, a German way of popping popcorn with sugar, turned out to be Joe’s path to a successful business.

Dr. Jodi Owen

“Brain Training: The Art of Making Better Decisions” That age old adage, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting things to turn out differently” haunts most of us in some areas of our lives: personal, professional, social, etc. Have you ever wanted to break the cycle of accepting the wrong job, hiring the wrong person, investing in the wrong relationship? Psychologist Jodi Owen will guide us in utilizing a blend of research and our intuitive skills to improve our decision-making skills.

Adam Emerson

A Simon Sinek TedTalk video: “Multi-Generational Workforce,” with discussion facilitated by Adam Emerson. Simon Sinek is a gifted speaker, thinker and writer with a message for the current employee population. With multi-generational work groups made up of people from Gen Y through Baby Boomers and all the ages in between, the challenges of motivating a team becomes a complicated task for both supervisors and fellow employees. Understanding the societal differences of each generation is critical in the way each group is encourage to engage and perform. Adam Emerson will lead a discussion of Simon’s video with opportunity for participants to brainstorm about their own individual workplaces.

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The 30th annual Northern Plains Indian Art Market (NPIAM) continues its tradition of celebrating world-class American Indian art in a three-day event, September 22-24, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The event showcases over 30 professional artists and features local artists such as: Keith Brave Heart, Don Montileaux, Jim Yellow Hawk, Dwayne Wilcox, Jennifer White, Lynn Burnette, and Richard Red Owl.

NPIAM is an international gathering of American Indian artists—those who work in contemporary fine arts and those who create art using traditional materials, methods and styles. The show has become a national staple in showcasing American Indian art of the Northern Plains and artists have gained recognition through national publications and exhibits.

The event begins with an Art Reception and Juried Art Show at the Old Courthouse Museum in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Friday, September 22, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Artist Reception and Juried Art Show admission: $25.00 per person. The Juried Art show allows entries to compete for prestigious awards including: Best of Show—$1,500; Best of Fine Arts—$1,000; and Best of Tribal Arts—$1,000. Judging for the 2017 NPIAM Juried Show will take place Friday, September 22. Awards totaling more than $13,000 are also given in 18 art and medium divisions.

Jurors are selected from a national pool of American Indian art experts, scholars, and respected working artists. This year NPIAM welcomes Jill Ahlberg Yohe, Assistant Curator of Native American Art from Minneapolis Institute of Art; Angela Swedberg, Contemporary Artist and Certified Indian Artisan; Alexander Brier Marr, PhD Candidate in Visual and Cultural Studies from University of Rochester; and Jeffrey L. Viken, Chair, The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge Reservation and Chief Judge, United States District Court for the District of South Dakota.

Juror’s forums are also being scheduled as part of the NPIAM’s mission to educate art enthusiasts about American Indian Art and its significance to Indian Culture. Forums are free and open to the public.

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The South Dakota Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education (SD OIE) invites you to register for the 2017 Indian Education Summit. The 14th annual summit will be held at Pierre’s Ramkota Conference Center, September 24th – 26th, 2017. Speaker presentations will be scheduled to take place Sunday evening through early Tuesday afternoon.

Each year, education professionals from across the state and around the country attend this summit to access high quality professional development, information on the latest trends, and proven best practices in the field of Indian education. We showcase successful projects, programs, and initiatives for all ages, from preschool to postsecondary.

Keynote Speakers:

• Dr. AnnMaria DeMars/Santa Monica CA. 7 Generation Games/ed. games with cultural base. Keynote address, plus breakout ‘Helping Youth Become Producers (Not Just Consumers) of Technology’

• Hattie Kauffman - Native American journalist with ABC & CBS/correspondent & news anchor. www.hattiekauffman.com

Special Features:

• Youth Day – Monday 9:30am – 3:00pm • Higher Education Panel • Student Panel • Native American Games

Monday Evening Social:

Film: Neither Wolf Nor Dog based on book by Kent Nerburn. Kent will present the film and do a Q & A afterwards.

There will be a variety of breakout sessions to choose from including:

OSEU/WoLakota – Dr Scott Simpson & Sharla Steever will organize and conduct a 2-hr. general session including classroom teachers currently using OSEU & WoLakota, elders, and updates on the programs.

Three credit options will be offered including:

• One hour grad/SGU

• One hour undergrad/SGU

• Fifteen contact hrs. for recertification

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity!

We will keep updating the website as more information on the breakout sessions becomes available.

For more information, contact Marta Neuman:

• (605) 773-8194

• Marta.Neuman@state.sd.us

• https://indianeducation.sd.gov

REGISTER NOW! 14th Annual South Dakota Indian

Education Summit September 24th – 26th, 2017

Ramkota Conference Center Pierre, SD

http://indianeducation.sd.gov/summit.aspx

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Share Your News!

Contact the Department of Tribal Relations 605-773-5654

Email: Kathy.Aplan@state.sd.us Find us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter & Instagram!

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Fishing Derby On August 12, GFP staff (Arden Petersen, Marty Pennock, Travis March, Matt Gross) assisted with the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Fishing Derby at the Flandreau City Park on the Big Sioux River. About 10 kids participated, along with parents and grandparents. Several channel catfish, bullheads, and green sunfish were caught by the young anglers. One of the highlights of the day was the appearance of a family of river otters swimming down the river. They gave all the participants a close look at them and made for a special treat. GFP provided archery gear and BB guns for the event and everyone enjoyed a little fun shooting competition at the event. A great time was had by all who were able to attend.

Highlights from the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Fishing Derby!

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Tribal ID Law As of July 1, 2011 South Dakota law requires that valid tribal IDs must be treated EQUAL to a South Dakota issued state ID or Driver’s License for indentification for banking, check cashing, and for age verification when purchasing tobacco products.

The South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations has developed a brochure and poster in an effort to educate the public, retailers, and tribal members about this important law. We encourage you to familarize yourself with this law.

To request copies of the brochure and poster contact the South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations at 605-773-3415.

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Rural Development Program Deadlines

Program Application Deadline(s)

Rural Energy for America (REAP)

Applications accepted year-round.

Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program (Formerly known as the Biorefinery Assistance Program)

Applications accepted year-round.

Business & Industry Loan Guarantees

Applications accepted year-round.

Rural Business Development Grant (formally known as RBEG & RBOG)

2017 applications deadlines are past.

2018 applications will be due around 3/1/18.

Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program

Quarterly deadlines.

Intermediary Relending Program

Quarterly deadlines.

Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program

Quarterly deadlines.

Value Added Producer Grant

2017 application deadlines are unknown at this time.

Small Socially Disadvantaged Grant

2017 application deadlines – electronic applications are due July 25, 2017 and paper applications are due August 1, 2017.

Rural Cooperative Development Grant

2017 application deadlines are past

Rural Community Development Initiative

2017 application deadline is past

Water and Environmental Programs

On-going application cycles; can apply anytime.

Community Facilities Loan and Grant Programs

On-going application cycles; can apply anytime.

Single Family Housing Programs…

502 Very-Low and Low Direct Loans; 504 Loans and Grants; and 502 Guaranteed Rural Housing (GRH) Loan Program

On-going application cycles; can apply anytime.

For additional program information, view the USDA Rural Development Programs Summary:

http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/RD_ProgramMatrix.pdf

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2. Expressing hopelessness about the future

3. Displaying severe/overwhelming emotional pain or distress

4. Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior, particularly in the presence of the warning signs above. Specifically, this includes significant:

• Withdrawal from or changing in social connections/situations

• Changes in sleep (increased or decreased)

• Anger or hostility that seems out of character or out of context

• Recent increased agitation or irritability

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WARNING SIGNSThese signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss or change.

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