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Lincoln Mark joins for a conversation where he shares his new job and explains some of his Tik Tok videos-We laud the Legislators who worked tirelessly for the Beloit Casino- We need a couple more weeks on the Zoning and Land Use ordinance in the 45 Day Comment period please-We have an election in a couple of days-If anyone has any questions, comments or suggestions, I can be reached at manikaksik@gmail.com

We talk about some unfulfilled expectations throughout history and then look at our Nation-Election coming up soon

I just ask why we continue to send elected members and appointed officials on junkets while after 25 years the General Council still doesn't have an Attorney- Legislator WhiteEagle has floated the idea for a Free Trade Zone for the Ho-Chunk Nation. I think it's a great idea, I don't think it will ever happen, but I think it's a great idea- I'm a big fan of grants, I just wish I knew more about them

I talk with Maria Haskins of Wisconsin Voters Conservation about her organization. I ask about how how they got the vote totals for Indigenous Nations of Wisconsin to rise so dramatically for the last election-I agree with President Greendeer on his push for higher education for our youth, our partnership with UW Madison and continuing education for adults. But then what? How do we keep our educated Ho-Chunks working in the 14 Counties?- We are a Great Nation, but government transparency would cement that claim-To contact Maria Haskins ( maria@conservationvoices.org)-to comment or ask questions about the podcast (manikaksik@gmail.com)

Cindy Tack files a court case in Trial Court that seeks to reverse action taken by the Legislature. it stems from GC resolution 09.21.2024 "A Resolution for Freedom of Speech with Open and Transparent Governance"The President gave his inaugural State of the Ho-Chunk Nation address. It was pretty good.Comp and class has been addressed once again and this time the Legislature works to help the Madison and Dells areas. Weird how it's happening during election season. Any questions or comments can be directed to manikaksik@gmail.com

I talk to a couple of D-4 members because I don't know why they don't vote-Because of their answers I look at a couple of options on streamlining the voting process-SU 25-04 The Supreme Court reverses the Trial Court and upholds the Election Board's decision-April 15 at 6pm, the Inaugural State of the Ho-Chunk NationQuestions and comments are welcome at manikaksik@gmail.com

An interesting tool has fallen into our hands but it will be interesting to see who takes advantage of AI going forward.With the pendulum swinging to the right, now is the time to begin preparing for when the pendulum begins swinging back to the left.just a giant thank you to all those Elders who had the foresight to drag our Nation out of the woods and set the stage of the Ho-Chunk Nation If anyone has any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to me at manikaksik@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from any and all of you

Conroy Greendeer joins me once again to clarify his position on a couple of topics he raised on his previous interview-Chairman Fowler of the St. Croix Band of Chippewa Indians delivers the State of the Tribes address to the Wisconsin Legislature-What do Ho-Chunks from District 4 want-any questions or suggestions, contact me at manikaksik@gmail.com

I talk about the recent spring primary and what a disaster for D-4 it turned out to be. I discuss Andi Jo Cloud's past interview and the relevance it holds for the Summer Election. Finally, I discuss how we have got to think outside the box when it concerns housing. E-mail me at manikaksik@gmail.com with questions and suggestions

I got to spend 30 minutes with Candidate Conroy Greendeer.Unfortunately, the software beat me to pulp today so I had to delete two other sections today. I apologize, but please enjoy the interview

I discuss how we should put all of our differences aside and work to make this Beloit Casino a success. Jon Warner listens to me cry and I ask if we know where all the money is going. I wonder if the Legislative Candidates know what they're signing up for, on top of the day to day, they will now have a $720,000,000 note hanging over their heads. You want to get a hold of me and discuss anything or schedule an appearance, my email is manikaksik@gmail.com

This is the candidates forum from 2/22/25 at the House of Wellness. The candidates who attended were Tim Hanson, Kyle WhiteEagle, Travis Cloud, Leah Walters, Conroy Greendeer, Bettina Walters, Angelina Hindsley, and Stephanie Begay

I open the podcast with the Serenity Prayer and how I feel it relates to the Nation and myself. Then I talk to Jon Warner about recent events concerning the Nation. Presidential Executive Orders signed and executed. I finally ask why do we even have rules concerning who runs in Legislative elections, why bother to get signatures when you can just jump in at the last minute as a write in candidate

I introduce a concept that I call a Tyranny of Dependence. I believe our Nation leans towards that. Andi Jo Cloud sits for an interview and discusses her upcoming campaign for D3 S2. She also discusses her Worak Editorials

We have two elections coming soon, a special for D-4 and a general for everybody else. Why do we have a Constitution if even our Judges don't follow it?

After my computer crash, I had to get a new computer. This episode is simply me trying out the equipment and seeing where the bugs are. I'll be working on getting rid of the gremlins and doing my homework. If anyone listens to this, thanks

The official groundbreaking for Ho-Chunk Gaming/ Resort and Hotel is finally here

Redistricting and D-2 Legislative seat were on the ballot. I lament about the poor turnout for Ho-Chunk elections while in national elections, Indigenous peoples in general and Ho-Chunks in particular, make a strong effort to get to the polls

I talk with Travis Cloud about his last minute write in campaign for the open District 2 Legislative seat. We also discussed his plans about possibly running in the spring primary

I talk with Jon Warner about Resolution 09-21-2024K which was passed at our last General Council. He helps explain some of the intricacies of the Legislation-I advocate for Scenario 24 on the Redistricting vote

I discuss the recent decision by the Legislature and President Greendeer to align themselves with Clean Lakes Alliance. I ask for help on the subject of a drug problem. We have a Special Election for Redistricting and an Area 2 Legislator

We take a cursory glance at some of the Resolutions that were voted upon at General Council 2024. I take a peek at the Redistricting Scenarios forwarded by the HCN Legislature

We speak with former Legislator Robert Funmaker about his recent removal from the HCN Legislature on this past Wednesday, the 28th of September.

Today I talk about the Legislature's removal of Legislators in Executive Session. We have a President and 4 Legislators up for removal this week. Finally, I want to laud 12 Clans for moving in a positive direction

It might be time to consider moving some of our businesses and housing off of our Trustlands

Why won't Ho-Chunks vote in their own Elections

Just a few thoughts on the President Greendeer removal effort

I invite members of the Legislature to appear on the podcast- The Judiciary's role in the continuing saga of Presidential removals

President Jon Greendeer joins the podcast and discusses his first year in office

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

I talk about the Hard Rock Casino proposal in Kenosha-a computer glitch I'm Madison

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