HCN Green Bay Branch Office

10/23/2020

PAINTED PUMPKIN CONTEST: Deadline to submit entries has been extended until Tuesday, October 27th - 3:30 pm.

10/23/2020

Come in in a grab a tee shirt!! We even have youth sizes!!
#GETOUTTHEVOTE

10/23/2020

We Speak With Our Vote, The Time Is Now

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10/22/2020

REMINDER: TOMORROW is the deadline to submit your painted pumpkins - next Wednesday is when the judging will be taking place!!!

Place your pumpkins on the tables just outside our front doors any time after 10:00 a.m., then come inside to register them! Our office closes at 4:30 p.m.

Ho-Chunk enrolled families (descendants included) that reside in the Green Bay area - Pick ONE category and LET'S DO THIS!! (either individual or family)

For "Family" pumpkin submissions - we would like them to have a theme. Can be more than one pumpkin for this category.

We will award 1st Place: $50 2nd Place: $40 3rd Place: $30 in each category:
Youth (ages 6-11 years old)
Teen (ages 12-17 years old)
Adult (18+)

Family (all ages) and must have a theme - One winner: $75

10/19/2020

10/16/2020

31 squares left!

Again, we are raising funds for our Green Bay Ho-Chunk youth, both enrolled and descendant (Christmas gifts as we may not able to have a party this year, but would still like to buy presents for them this year and contest money for pumpkin painting, etc throughout this pandemic). Cost to play is $10 per square. Payouts will be $50 both ways and $25 payout to those who get 5/5 and 8/8. (as those numbers rarely win)

If interested in buying square(s)? Inbox me for details. PayPal available.

Thank you for your support!!

10/16/2020

The HCN Green Bay Branch Office will be closed Friday (October 16th) - our apologies for this inconvenience! Staff will return all calls and messages on Monday.

10/15/2020

The HCN Green Bay Branch Office will be closed Thursday (October 15th) - our apologies for this inconvenience! Staff will be in the office Friday.

10/14/2020

The HCN Green Bay Branch Office will be closed today - our apologies for this inconvenience!

10/08/2020

Happy Birthday to our area elder and our receptionist, Ms. Roxanna Metoxen!

She's sitting behind her plexiglas - she has recently returned to her position (through our local GB WISE Program) here at our office just last week! She was missed!!

10/08/2020

FYI: There will be applications available for the HHCDA/HCN Rental/Mortgage Assistance grant. This grant will be for "new applicants" only. There is also a Utility Assistance grant, but that is for elders 60 years of age and older.

PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!

10/07/2020

Ho-Chunk enrolled families (descendants included) that reside in the Green Bay area - Pick ONE category and LET'S DO THIS!! (either individual or family)

For "Family" pumpkin submissions - we would like them to have a theme. Can be more than one pumpkin for this category.

We will award 1st Place: $50 2nd Place: $40 3rd Place: $30 in each category:
Youth (ages 6-11 years old)
Teen (ages 12-17 years old)
Adult (18+)

Family (all ages) and must have a theme - One winner: $75

10/05/2020

Thank you everyone who supported our youth and bought squares......good luck this evening! I shuffled the cards, Mary drew and one of our area elders (and supporter) witnessed the drawing.

We plan to have boards for each game (fyi). Next week is a bye game for the mighty Packers, but we still plan to sell squares for the October 18th game against the Buccaneers!

10/03/2020

We're starting weekly football boards to raise funds for our Green Bay Ho- Chunk youth, both enrolled and descendant (Christmas gifts as we may not able to have a party this year, but would still like to buy presents for them this year and contest money for pumpkin painting, etc throughout this pandemic). Cost to play is $10 per square. Payouts will be $50 both ways and $25 payout to those who get 5/5 and 8/8 as those rarely win anything. Would you be interested in buying square(s)? Inbox me for details. PayPal available.

FYI: This week is a Monday night game! This weeks board is already half filled.....

Thank you for your support!!

09/30/2020

Fyi

🎨 We are looking for artists! 🎨

The City of Green Bay needs Artists for the 2020 Election! Until October 2, 2020, we will be collecting submissions for two projects. One opportunity is to create an "I Voted" selfie mural and the other opportunity is to design 4 new "I Voted" stickers to be printed and made available at polling locations through the city.

💸 Payment:
I Voted Selfie Mural: $4,750
I Voted Art Stickers: $500 per design
We are looking for artwork that reflects the spirit of patriotism and celebrates everyone's right to vote and make change.

The RFP's can be found on the GBPAC webpage here: https://greenbaywi.gov/580/Calls-for-Artists

❓ For further information, contact Public Arts Coordinator, Laura Schley at [email protected].

⏰ Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2020

09/29/2020

The (green) dumpster that is here on our property is for RECYCLING material ONLY! Whomever dropped off their air conditioner, lawn mower and ladder, please retrieve them. We'd greatly appreciate it!

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP (Tribal member's only): The HCN Department of Housing does plan on placing a dumpster here sometime "late" October for these types of items - will keep you all posted on actual dates once we receive them.

09/23/2020

09/22/2020

Land Acknowledgement Syllabi and Other Usage
The UW-Green Bay Office of the Chancellor emailed a memorandum from Chancellor Miller and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Climate Eric Arnenson to the University community on Thursday, October 4, 2018. In a continuing effort to create a more inclusive community, UW-Green Bay has adopted a formal land acknowledgment to honor our native peoples. The land acknowledgement was developed by UW-Green Bay First Nations faculty to be incorporated into signature University events. Faculty and staff are encouraged to incorporate the land acknowledgment into syllabi, publications and programs as appropriate.

UW-Green Bay Land Acknowledgement
The UW-Green Bay statement of land acknowledgment is as follows. Please do not paraphrase or change the wording as it was purposefully crafted.
We at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay acknowledge the First Nations people who are the original inhabitants of the region. The Ho-Chunk Nation and the Menominee Nation are the original First People of Wisconsin and both Nations have ancient historical and spiritual connections to the land that our institution now resides upon.

Today, Wisconsin is home to 12 First Nations communities including the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Potawatomi Nation, Ojibwe Nation communities, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation, and the Brothertown Indian Nation.

Memorandum
2018.10.04.Land-Acknowledgement

09/22/2020

FYI: Extended through to November 21, 2020 (Wisconsin)

09/15/2020

Area meeting tonight! Meeting will be held in the building. Upon arriving you will need a mask. When entering the building there is a stop for temperature check and a hand sanitizing station. Chairs will be spaced 6 feet apart. We would like to keep everyone safe so please fallow these directions. Also if you are not feeling well please stay home.

09/08/2020

Hello Green Bay members. I am in the office until 4:30 today. There is a new application coming out for rental assistance so they are not taking any application at this time. I will keep everyone posted.
This is Mary Lopez as Pamela is out of the office for a few weeks.

09/04/2020

Office closures:

Monday, September 7: Labor Day Holiday

Friday, September 11th & Friday, September 18th - no staff on these two days

Please plan accordingly!

Mary Lopez is in the office Monday - Thursdays 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

09/03/2020

POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED! #Hallelujah

09/03/2020

Anyone else in Green Bay without power and phone lines??? Ours here at the office on Hazelwood Lane flickered 3x then nothing!

09/01/2020

08/31/2020

QUARANTINE BINGO is about to start - local HCN (District III - Green Bay) Tribal members only - keep an eye on your instant messages and/or texts for more information and pick up times! The bingo will be at your own pace. Game ends when prizes are gone! Activities on the bingo cards (all cards are the same) are healthy food/snack related; excercise related; healthy cooking; art related; Ho-Chunk Language/Kinship activities; and other fun activities!

For those who do not wish to participate in the bingo, we have also planned an alternate activity: Fitness exercise!! (which will be done outside here by our office - as our fitness room is not opened yet). We've mapped out a 2 mile walk/run (however you feel that day) with a prize for each tier you accomplish - this exercise can be done both individually or as a family. Just check in and out w/name(s) and times. FYI: This activity will only be logged Monday - Thursdays (except Holidays when office is closed). Fridays will be included after September 18th.

Only one of the above mentioned activities per person/family.

Again, ALL information will be in the instant messages/texts or emails when all is ready.

08/28/2020

Stop on in before noon today and complete the Census and get a freebie from them. You'll also get in on our Door Prize Drawing (Green Bay Branch)! We will be drawing next week Friday after noon - September 4th!

08/27/2020

REMINDER: There is NO Farm 2 Family food share tomorrow - that Program has ended.

Here is a resource guide for all of the Food Pantries here in the Green Bay area. We've included days they are open along with their addresses and phone numbers. Some may require proof of address.

08/27/2020

Good Morning,

FYI: The Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Housing will be closed from 11:00 AM – 2:00 pm today for an All Staff meeting. All calls and emails will be returned after the meeting.

Hihanhh, carry on.

08/21/2020

We are out of food!!

08/19/2020

FYI:

08/19/2020

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08/17/2020

Starting TODAY - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm!! Stop on in at the HCN Green Bay Branch Office and grab a goodie bag plus you'll be entered in for a chance at some doorprizes......

REMINDER: remember to bring and wear your masks - and temperatures will be taken as you enter our building.

08/17/2020

OUR OFFICE DOORS ARE OPEN (Tribal members only)!! Effective today, the HCN Green Bay Branch Office is open Monday-Friday for limited services such as notary, scan, copy, job applications, etc. Access to the facility is limited, visitors are only allowed to come to the front desk and use the restrooms, there will be no access to other areas until further notice. NO MORE than 10 people will be allowed in the building.

PLEASE DO YOUR PART:
1. If you feel sick, DO NOT ENTER
2. A face mask is strongly recommended (we have masks available)
3. Maintain a six-foot distance between you and others
4. Leave at-risk people at home if possible

All will have your temperatures taken UPON ENTRY to our facility! Refusal to do so, will not allow you access.

Visitor Arrival: Employees will screen visitors per Appendix A: “Entry Screening” (REOPENING HEALTH & SANITATION GUIDELINES - HCN Green Bay Branch Office) Visitors will be required to use hand sanitizer (located by the front entrance & reception desk) and when unable to follow current physical distancing practices will be required to wear a mask. Appropriate signage will also be prominently displayed outlining proper mask usage and current physical distancing practices.

Physical Distancing. Visitors will be advised to practice physical distancing by standing/sitting at least six feet apart from other people while awaiting assistance. Employees will be reminded to practice physical distancing by standing at least six feet apart from visitors and other employees whenever possible. Facilities will rearrange their physical layouts to ensure appropriate distancing is in place. Comply with or exceed local/state mandated occupancy limits. (currently both Brown County Health and the HCN require NO MORE THAN 10 people are allowed in the facility).

Hihaa....