Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

06/13/2026

Winnebago Tribal Council 2026
This evening, Margaret “Emmy” Scott and Keely Purscell officially took the oath of office! Emmy will serve until October 2027, and Keely will serve until October 2026.

In addition, Eugene DeCora Sr., was elected as the new Vice-Chairman.

A huge thank you to everyone who made tonight's ceremony so special:
- Winnebago Veterans Kevin Ebert and Anthony Bassette for carrying in the flags.

- Winnebago Singers Les Painter, Garan C***s, and Quince Bass for the songs.

- Pastor Ricky Jacobs for the blessing.

- Judge Zendejas for rendering the oath of office.

- Winnebago Indian News and Communications department for the live stream and photography.

- Winnebago Tribal Administration for conducting the special election. CEO Darla LaPointe, CAO Tiffany Buchanan, CEO Executive Assistant Tyresha Romero.

Each council member shared words of encouragement and support for the Winnebago Tribe as we move forward together. 🦅✨

Pictured below (left to right)
Seated: Vice-Chairman Eugene DeCora Sr., Chairman Coly Brown, Secretary Teresa Littlegeorge, Treasurer Rona Stealer.

Standing: Ireta Frazier, Emmy Scott, Trey Blackhawk, Keely Purscell, Victoria Kitcheyan

06/12/2026

🌿 FYI: Culture Camp 2026 Daily Schedule 🌿

Registration for Culture Camp remains open through next week! If you haven't signed your youth up yet, there's still time.

📝 Register online:
https://bgcwinnebagotribe.my.site.com/V2/s/Login-Home

• New to Boys & Girls Club of the Hōcąk Nį̄šoc Haci? Create a new account to get started.
• Returning families should use the email previously provided to the Club and select “Forgot Password” to access their account.

If you're having trouble with the password reset process, please contact Lisa Anderson at [email protected] for a hard reset.

We look forward to another summer of culture, learning, and fun! 🌞🪶

06/12/2026

🔴 LIVE NOW: Winnebago Tribal Council Swearing-In Ceremony

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06/12/2026

The agenda for the oath of office and election of the Vice Chair position. Friday, June 12 at 4:00 PM

Attendees encouraged to use the east door by the finance department of the Blackhawk Center.

06/12/2026

ATTENTION: On Monday, June 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM the Mid-Monthly Tribal Council Meeting will take place in the Tribal Chambers.

Here is the proposed agenda.

06/12/2026

ATTENTION: The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska invites all tribal members to attend the Swearing-In Ceremony for the newly elected Tribal Council members.

🗓 Friday, June 12, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM CDT
📍 Winnebago Tribal Council Chambers

This event is open to Winnebago Tribal Members only.

Attendees encouraged to use the east door by the finance department of the Blackhawk Center.

Unable to attend in person? The ceremony will be livestreamed on the Winnebago Tribe’s YouTube channel 🔗: https://youtube.com/

Please join us as we welcome and honor those elected to serve our Nation and community.

06/12/2026

🧠💜 Take a Step Toward Better Brain Health! 💜🧠

The Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System invites community members to attend the Brain Health Awareness Walk on June 17, 2026, from 10 AM–2 PM at the Winnebago Public School Track.

Come learn about the importance of brain health, discover simple ways to keep your mind active, and explore healthy habits that support lifelong wellness. Participants can enjoy a guest speaker, light refreshments, event T-shirts, and more!

🌿 Every step counts. Small changes today can make a big difference for your brain tomorrow.

For questions or additional information, please contact Cari Hinrickson, Wakšik Xete Wirakara (Elder Care Services) Coordinator, at 531-304-6185 or [email protected].

06/12/2026

📢 ATTENTION WINNEBAGO TRIBAL MEMBERS

The Draft Eligible Voters List for the Fall 2026 Tribal Elections has been posted.

⚠️ If your name is NOT on the list, you must contact Tyresha Romero or Tiffany Buchanan at the Blackhawk Community Center (BHCC) before the close of business TODAY.

Per Winnebago Tribal Code, qualified voters must:
• Be an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have maintained a physical residence on the reservation for six (6) consecutive months prior to the General Election

To update your voter registration, please submit:
✔️ A current valid government-issued photo ID
✔️ A utility bill, water bill, lease agreement, or similar document verifying your physical residence address

❗IMPORTANT: If you are not on the Eligible Voters List by the close of business TODAY, you will NOT be eligible to vote in this Fall's Primary and General Elections.

View the Draft Eligible Voters List and election information here:
🔗 https://winnebagotribe.com/tribal-elections/

Your voice matters. Make sure you're registered and ready to vote.

06/11/2026

🗣️ Hōcąk Word of the Week

Pēžega — Who

Every week, HoChunk Renaissance shares a Hōcąk word to help strengthen and celebrate our language. This week’s word is Pēžega, meaning “who.”

Language carries our stories, our history, and our identity. Take a moment to learn, practice, and share this word with family and friends.