Kalihwisaks

12/19/2025

On Wednesday December 17, 2025, Oneida Nation, in partnership with Cellcom launched a new Fixed Wireless Internet tower near the E&EE Oneida One Stop.

At the launch we heard from the Oneida Nation Business Committee, the Oneida Chief Executive Officer Mark Powless, Oneida Digital Technology Services (DTS) Team, well as Cellcom representatives. Each speaker highlighted the many ways this new Fixed Wireless Internet Access will help our community in the long run.

“The internet is an opportunity for us to share our unique and beautiful culture with the world. We are the Oneida Nation. Our culture is critical to who we are and what we are,” says Mark Powless.

Nate Villarreal, Oneida’s DTS Senior Network Analyst added, “This partnership is a significant step forward in exercising our sovereignty and fostering the well-being of our people. Access to dependable home internet service is essential for our community’s development [in terms of] education, health, and economic growth.”

Learn more by reading the January 2026 Kalihwisaks Article on page 9 coming soon to your mailbox.

12/19/2025

The back cover of the December 2025 Kalihwisaks features a 24.8 feet wide by 16.3 foot tall cultural image. No official comment was provided but recently, we observed a plaque posted near the artwork, which provided a narrative about its creation.

While searching online, we discovered that in November 2025, Walmart on West Mason Street held a ribbon cutting for their newly remodeled building. Among many upgrades was a mural sponsored through the Walmart Community Mural Program (WCMP), which is dedicated to sharing the diverse cultures across the US.

The plaque reads as follows about the artist Sylvia Innocent’s creation titled Under the Same Sky: “Dancers move with grace and the game day crowd becomes a living chorus of Green Bay’s shared energy, where cultures unite under one sky. For generations, the Oneida Nation has honored its heritage through traditional dance, a tradition carried on today. Nearby, Lambeau Field – one of the NFL’s oldest and most storied stadiums – is home to the Green Bay Packers, whose loyal fans are recognizable by their iconic Cheesehead hats.”

https://www.walmartmurals.info

12/13/2025

Community Notice – Shelter Availability 📢 ❄️

The Oneida Nation Parish Hall will be open tonight beginning at 9:00 PM to provide overnight shelter for any unhoused Oneida Nation members.

If no individuals arrive by 11:00 PM, the facility will be closed for the evening.

Oneida Nation Parish Hall, 2936 Freedom Rd., Oneida, WI

We encourage community members to share this information so that those in need are aware of the available space!

12/10/2025

Save the Date!

You’re invited to the Oneida Nation Winter Gathering Pow Wow ❄

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Three Clans Ballroom | Oneida Casino Hotel

Free Admission – Open to the Public!

Grand Entries: 1 PM & 7 PM
Join us for a day of dancing, singing, and craft vendors as we celebrate culture and community

Mark your calendars and share with friends, we look forward to seeing you!
Oneida Pow wow

12/09/2025

Due to Snowstorm Clara, the OLC is canceling the book club meeting this evening.

12/05/2025

NOTICE: OBITUARY SUBMISSION SCHEDULE CHANGE:

Normally, all obituaries received by the Kalihwisaks on or before the 15th of the
month are printed in the next available edition. However, due to a compressed
production schedule for the January 2026 Kalihwisaks, all obituaries received
after Wednesday, December 10th will be published in the February Kalihwisaks.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

12/01/2025

The Oneida Nation has made great strides to improve water quality over the last 20 years in our community.

Learn more about Oneida’s Path to a Clear Future by reading the Kalihwisaks article, along with the video produced by Halona Media

https://youtu.be/Fqd_cRqEEfU?feature=shared

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

11/25/2025

Enjoy the December 2025 edition of the Kalihwisaks!
📰🔗https://oneida-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/December_Kali_2025.pdf
Spotlights:
-Safety is Priority | PG 5
-Oneida Nation and UWGB Team Up | PG 8
-2025 National Treasure Recipients | PG 14
-2025 College Graduates | PG 27
📬 Keep an eye on your mailboxes—the printed version is on its way!
Please email submission for the January 2026 edition to [email protected] by Thursday, December 4, 2025.

11/19/2025

The 2nd Annual Oneida Reads Summit happens today!

🗓️ Wednesday, November 19, 2025
⏰ 1-3:30pm
📍Oneida Casino Hotel

The summit will focus on the work done over the last year to improve 3rd grade reading proficiency, including kindergarten readiness and structured literacy.

Watch for the recap article in the January 2026 Kalihwisaks

11/11/2025

10/28/2025

Please enjoy the November 2025 edition of the Kalihwisaks!
📰🔗https://oneida-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/November_Kali_2025-Web.pdf
Spotlights:
-Leaders Recognized | PG 6
-Indigenous Peoples Day | PG 9
-Oneida Cultural Heritage Online Resources | PG 18
-Thunderhawk Times | PG 22
📬 Keep an eye on your mailboxes—the printed version is on its way!
Reminder: Due to a shortened production schedule in November, the deadline to submit content for the December 2025 edition is Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
All Submissions: [email protected]

10/17/2025

The Oneida Higher Education Fair is happening today.

Stop out and explore opportunities to achieve your educational and professional goals.

🗓️ Friday, October 17, 2025
📍 Oneida Hotel, Wolf Room
⌚️ Now until 2pm

Watch for the recap article with Tiana Silva in the upcoming November Kalihwisaks.