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 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Aho! Hizakisana hinikaragiwi. (I greet each and every one of you). Relatives and friends: We are entering into winter months. Mauna (Earthmaker) has put a blanket on Grandmother Earth as the creation sleeps. The wak sik (human beings) still move about and enjoy the brisk winds and solitude of long nights.
I am very happy when I look back upon this year and look at the progress our Nation has made. We have made positive steps towards retaining our language and creating awareness of the importance of our sacred gift. Our language and our teachings continue to remain an integral part of our lives; in this administration’s governmental activities and within our daily lives as members of our Great Ho-Chunk Nation.
With the future of our Nation (children and grandchildren) in the forefront of our prayers and actions taken as a government, I am pleased that our compact dispute with the State has come to a resolution. We must thank our Legislature and others from the Executive Branch who worked together for many long hours, days and years to reach this agreement. On behalf of the Ho-Chunk Nation, I am looking forward to making strides to advance our self-determination by continuing to work hand in hand with our Legislators.
There are many small and large successes to celebrate. We must all be thankful and move on so that we can look forward to new possibilities for the Ho-Chunk Nation. As we move toward Maniki sak (Christmas), may the good feelings and thoughts from Mauna abide with each of our Spirits as you walk with your loved ones.
Respectfully,
Nasanehiga
Wilfrid Cleveland
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