Champions!
If anyone wants to have their garden tilled, please call the tribal office and get on the list! The deadline is May 8th and be sure to have your plots cleaned up and ready by May 11th!
If anyone wants to have their garden tilled, please call the tribal office and get on the list! The deadline is May 8th and be sure to have your plots cleaned up and ready by May 11th!
Champions,
Please note these special hours for the Twin Buttes Wellness Center this weekend
Champions,
Minor disbursement forms are available from the MHA website or for pick up at the Tribal Office
JoAnn Kay Chase
“MAHNAGA BESH” (SHE KILLS) of the MHA Nation
Child of a Low Cap
Sunrise: March 17, 1963 Sunset: February 24, 2026
Going Home and Honoring Services to be held April 25, 2026
10:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time / 11:00 Central Time
at the Twin Buttes Wellness Center.
JoAnn was born and raised in Twin Buttes, Fort Berthold North Dakota. Her life was rooted in the culture she experienced there. Her mother, Jill Chase, taught school in Twin Buttes and her father was famed Saddle Bronc Champion Joe Chase, Sr. She attended school in Halliday and when her parents moved to Colorado, she then attended High school in Loveland, Colorado.
As a young college student JoAnn's love of the arts led her to study films, but fate led her to decades of service. Starting with an internship with Congressman Bryon Dorgan, leading to work as a staffer for Representative Barbara Boxer, she was so inspired by these experiences, she then attended the University of New Mexico Law School to expand her ability to be of service to her people.
In 1994 JoAnn began her 9 years of service as Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians, followed by a fellowship at the Rockefeller Foundation and various consulting work for nonprofits on issues related to Indigenous People. In 2010 she was recruited for Director of the American Indian Environmental Office under the environs of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During her tenures in D.C., JoAnn mentored many newcomers to the political arena and took nephew, Damian Chase-Begay, under her generous wing while he was serving there.
JoAnn's greatest joy was time she was able to spend with her mother Jill Chase. And any time she was able to spend with her numerous dearly loved nieces and nephews enriched her many trips to Fort Berthold and Colorado. JoAnn was a mentor and inspiration - and sometimes a driving force - to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by those that she impacted throughout her life. Her Chase Sister group will miss her energy and vision that she shared of the Red Road culture.
Besides her many talents, JoAnn was a true "Foodie" and she loved to cook and share her joy of food with Family and friends. She had a special fur child and companion in Phineas, he had nearly as many flying miles as she did. The Mandaree Singers were her work out go-to, but she deeply loved and appreciated all forms of music.
JoAnn was residing in Manhattan at the time of her passing where she had returned to semi-retirement, consulting and immersing herself in her love of the arts. Living in NYC enabled her to enjoy all varieties and forms of music and art productions. JoAnn assisted with finding producers and financing for many artists and musicians, she enjoyed sponsoring new artists of all kinds. She created a huge circle of friends that became her family, while also continuing to serve on multiple boards as circumstances allowed.
JoAnn carried her paternal great, great grandmother's name Mahnaga Besh, She Kills and did her best to honor her name with each breathe. She was a child of the Aphu'gawigaa, Low Cap Clan and is now celebarting her return home. She Kills was preceded on her journey to the other camp by her father Joe Chase, Sr. and brother Joe Chase, Jr. (Joey) and many relatives dear to her heart. She joins a circle filled with love in the other camp. JoAnn is survived by her mother Jill and numerous relatives throughout the United States and Canada.
We would like to say THANK YOU to those that have reached out to our family in conveying their sympathies.
“MAHNAGA BESH” (SHE KILLS) of the MHA Nation
Child of a Low Cap
Sunrise: March 17, 1963 Sunset: February 24, 2026
Going Home and Honoring Services to be held April 25, 2026
10:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time / 11:00 Central Time
at the Twin Buttes Wellness Center.
JoAnn was born and raised in Twin Buttes, Fort Berthold North Dakota. Her life was rooted in the culture she experienced there. Her mother, Jill Chase, taught school in Twin Buttes and her father was famed Saddle Bronc Champion Joe Chase, Sr. She attended school in Halliday and when her parents moved to Colorado, she then attended High school in Loveland, Colorado.
As a young college student JoAnn's love of the arts led her to study films, but fate led her to decades of service. Starting with an internship with Congressman Bryon Dorgan, leading to work as a staffer for Representative Barbara Boxer, she was so inspired by these experiences, she then attended the University of New Mexico Law School to expand her ability to be of service to her people.
In 1994 JoAnn began her 9 years of service as Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians, followed by a fellowship at the Rockefeller Foundation and various consulting work for nonprofits on issues related to Indigenous People. In 2010 she was recruited for Director of the American Indian Environmental Office under the environs of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During her tenures in D.C., JoAnn mentored many newcomers to the political arena and took nephew, Damian Chase-Begay, under her generous wing while he was serving there.
JoAnn's greatest joy was time she was able to spend with her mother Jill Chase. And any time she was able to spend with her numerous dearly loved nieces and nephews enriched her many trips to Fort Berthold and Colorado. JoAnn was a mentor and inspiration - and sometimes a driving force - to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by those that she impacted throughout her life. Her Chase Sister group will miss her energy and vision that she shared of the Red Road culture.
Besides her many talents, JoAnn was a true "Foodie" and she loved to cook and share her joy of food with Family and friends. She had a special fur child and companion in Phineas, he had nearly as many flying miles as she did. The Mandaree Singers were her work out go-to, but she deeply loved and appreciated all forms of music.
JoAnn was residing in Manhattan at the time of her passing where she had returned to semi-retirement, consulting and immersing herself in her love of the arts. Living in NYC enabled her to enjoy all varieties and forms of music and art productions. JoAnn assisted with finding producers and financing for many artists and musicians, she enjoyed sponsoring new artists of all kinds. She created a huge circle of friends that became her family, while also continuing to serve on multiple boards as circumstances allowed.
JoAnn carried her paternal great, great grandmother's name Mahnaga Besh, She Kills and did her best to honor her name with each breathe. She was a child of the Aphu'gawigaa, Low Cap Clan and is now celebarting her return home. She Kills was preceded on her journey to the other camp by her father Joe Chase, Sr. and brother Joe Chase, Jr. (Joey) and many relatives dear to her heart. She joins a circle filled with love in the other camp. JoAnn is survived by her mother Jill and numerous relatives throughout the United States and Canada.
We would like to say THANK YOU to those that have reached out to our family in conveying their sympathies.
Champions,
Mark your calendars for this awesome event! Skylar & Taylon Little Soldier will be hosting a wrestling a camp right here in Twin Buttes for our young champions! Be sure not to miss out on this awesome opportunity!
Mark your calendars for this awesome event! Skylar & Taylon Little Soldier will be hosting a wrestling a camp right here in Twin Buttes for our young champions! Be sure not to miss out on this awesome opportunity!
Champions,
Come check out this traditional corn workshop right here in Twin Buttes! Brought to you by the NHSC. Please register with Ruth De La Cruz!
Champions,
Are you craving a movie night? Come to the Wellness Center theater and check out these awesome movies this month!
Champions,
We regret to inform you that Commodities will not be coming to Twin Buttes today, Thursday April 16th. They will instead be coming next week, Thursday April 23rd. Thank you for your understanding.
We regret to inform you that Commodities will not be coming to Twin Buttes today, Thursday April 16th. They will instead be coming next week, Thursday April 23rd. Thank you for your understanding.
Champions,
Please spread the word, the Great Plains Mobile Food Pantry will be here today, Wednesday April 15th! Be sure to swing by and grab some food for your household!
Please spread the word, the Great Plains Mobile Food Pantry will be here today, Wednesday April 15th! Be sure to swing by and grab some food for your household!
Champions,
please be aware that the C-Store will be closing today, 4/8/26, at 6pm cst. Normal hours will resume tomorrow.
South Segment is throwing an egg-stra special Walk/Run & Easter Egg Hunt, and YOU’re invited! 🏃♀️ 🐰🐣
We may be a few days late, but the fun is right on time! Come out and enjoy an egg-citing evening with our South Segment community this upcoming Thursday, April 9th, 2026.
What's in store?
🏃♀️A Walk/Run for all ages! Long sleeve shirts provided to each participant courtesy of South Segment Fit. & Rec.
🥚 An Easter Egg Hunt with special prizes!
✨6 Golden Eggs courtesy of B&GC.
💵 3 Lucky Eggs will have a $20 Gift Card!
🍽️ A light meal provided by South Segment to follow after activities.
Registration begins at 5:00 PM! Sign up with South Segment Staff in the Twin Buttes Wellness Center Community Room. A light meal will be provided following activities.
Bring your friends and family; we can’t wait to see you there! 🐇🌷
Champions,
please spread the word that the Great Plains Mobile Food Bank will be in Twin Buttes on 4/15/26!
Champions,
We are happy to announce our Easter distribution! Be sure to hop on by the Wellness Center to pick up one for your household! See flyer for more details
We are happy to announce our Easter distribution! Be sure to hop on by the Wellness Center to pick up one for your household! See flyer for more details
Champions,
Please note these special hours for Easter weekend ❤️
Champions!
Please come by and check out this workshop provided to our community by NHSC!
Hello, this is Georgia with MHA EOC, I am contacting you to give you a heads up about the red flag warning that is affect in the western part of the state and the high wind warning til 1 am. On our Facebook page is the red flag warning and high wind warning, if you would like to share them on your guys facebook page.
Rough Rider Electric has 48 outages as of now and McKenzie Electric has 0.
If you do have any reported power outages of a couple hours or more in your segments, please give me a call so I can make my department aware and we can make any arrangements that we need to.
Thank you - MHA EOC
Champions,
Last Call for Graduation photos! Please send info and pictures to the methods listed below by Friday March 13th! Feel free to reach out with any questions
Last Call for Graduation photos! Please send info and pictures to the methods listed below by Friday March 13th! Feel free to reach out with any questions
Champions,
Please come rally around a community member in need and share a meal! Tacos will be available on Monday 3/2/26 starting at 11am CST at the Old Memorial Hall!
Please come rally around a community member in need and share a meal! Tacos will be available on Monday 3/2/26 starting at 11am CST at the Old Memorial Hall!
Champions,
Anyone interested in donating any gently used household items to Cindy Lincoln can drop them off at the Twin Buttes Wellness Center. Thank you all for your love and kindness!
Anyone interested in donating any gently used household items to Cindy Lincoln can drop them off at the Twin Buttes Wellness Center. Thank you all for your love and kindness!
Champions,
Get excited and save the date for our 2026 Twin Buttes Powwow!
