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The Official Pawnee Nation PBC Election Results

Summer 2013

New PBC Members and Nasharo Council Elected

Pages 16 & 17

Pawnee Business Council Members Honored For Their Service

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Nawah Pawnee Tribal Members!

Looking back over the

last few months we have had

Mother’s Day and Father’s

Day. It is always good to

celebrate Mother’s Day and

honor the women that have

given us life. To the ones

who still have their mother

and father, I envy you. I miss

my mother and father, but I

hope everyone had an enjoyable time with their parents

during these holidays.

It was that time of year for

graduation. I was privileged

to give the Commencement

speech for the Pawnee Nation

College; they had the largest

graduating class of any year so far. It was wonderful to see the young people get

their diploma from the Pawnee Nation College.

It was also good to see our tribal members at the All Sports Banquet at the

Pawnee High School. It’s amazing how our young people excel in sports. Congratulations to all those who received awards.

Our Memorial Day Dance was outstanding and the Veterans did a great job.

Many people came out and it was great to see so many dancers. It was really enjoyable to take part in the dance. It was good to see them out there dancing as we

remember what this dance stood for, that Decoration Day was to remember our

fallen warriors.

The 67th Annual Homecoming is coming up soon. Many times we hear Pawnee “Powwow”. I guess I’m just old and set in my ways, but to me it will always

be Pawnee Indian Veteran’s Homecoming. We pay our respects to the men and

women who served in the armed forces. We honor them when they come home.

All of our people make their way home for the fourth of July because it is very

unique our homecoming, when we carry our drum in and we have our chiefs sit

up there; it’s like no other Indian gathering. We still have powwow aspects of it

but it is still the homecoming of our veterans. To me it will always be just homecoming and not a powwow.

We see many good things happening for our people. This summer the Education and Training Department is have a Youth Cultural Camp at the Cultural

Learning Center (Berry Building). They seem to really be enjoying themselves.

It is always good to see our young people take an interest in our culture and our

language. They are learning about our hand games and war dances, and also how

to conduct themselves around the arena. It is important for our young people to

learn our Pawnee ways. We have ways very distinctive to Pawnee and powwow

is good to learn about but it is good to learn about our Pawnee ways, it makes us

who we are. We need to teach our young people about our ways and about being

Pawnee and being proud to be Pawnee.

In closing, the fourth of July is coming up, and I was sitting and thinking of

the pledge of allegiance we have. I was thinking that when we pledge allegiance

to the flag it ought to be changed to; “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the four

confederated bands of the Pawnee. One Nation, under Atius, with liberty and

justice for all.”

I will look forward to seeing you at Homecoming!

Pawnee Business

Council

President:

Marshall Gover

Vice President:

Bruce Pratt

Secretary:

Phammie N. Littlesun

Treasurer:

Misty M. Nuttle

Council Seat 1:

Richard Tilden

Council Seat 2:

Karla Knife Chief

Council Seat 3:

Adrian Spottedhorsechief

Council Seat 4:

Liana Chapman Teter

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may be reprinted without written authorization

of the Pawnee Business Council, the Executive

Office and/or the Communications Office.

Designed and produced by Toni Hill,

Pawnee Nation

Communications Manager.

Cover Photo: Members are

(Left to Right) Council Seat 1

Representative Richard Tilden,

President Marshall Gover, VicePresident Bruce Pratt, Treasurer

Misty M. Nuttle, Secretary

Phammie N. Littlesun, Council

Seat 4 Representative Liana

Chapman Teter, Council

Seat 3 Representative Adrian

Spottedhorsechief and Council

Seat 2 Representative Karla

Knife Chief (not pictured).

Photo by Toni Hill.

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Summer 2013

Education

Free General Educational Development (GED) classes have resumed. For

more information, call the Pawnee Nation College at (918) 762-3363.

Substance Abuse Program (SAP)

Every Wednesday of the month, the SAP support group meets from 7 - 8

p.m. in the SAP building. For details, call ( 918) 762-2153.

Diabetes Program

On Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9:30 10:30 a.m. the Diabetes Program provides blood sugar checks. For details,

call (918) 762-4045.

Pawnee Business Council

July 10 and 24; Aug. 14 and 28: PBC Meetings are held in the Conference

Room of Building 64. Prayer Breakfasts will be held July 10 and Aug. 14

at 7:30 a.m. in the Roam Chief Event Center. Dates subject to change. For

more information, call (918) 762-3621.

Tribal Development Corporation

PTDC meetings held Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Corporate Office Conference Room located on the second floor of the Health and Community

Services building. Community members welcome.

Pawnee Tribal Court

July 3 and Aug. 7, 2013: For details, call (918) 762-3649.

Pawnee Indian Veterans 67th Annual Homecoming Powwow - July 4 - 7

at the Memorial Park in Pawnee. For more information, call (918) 7623621.

Pawnee Nation Health Fair sponsored by the Pawnee Nation CHR

program - July 5 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, call (918)

4641.

Northern Oklahoma College Youth Leadership Day - July 9 for 7th 12th graders. For more information, call (918) 762-3227.

The Pawnee Arts Center

The Pawnee Arts Center offers events that promote the Native America culture and history. The Pawnee Arts Center is located on 106 South Mill Street

in Dannebrog, Neb. The Center is open year round at 4 p.m. every Thursday

and by appointment. For more information, contact Gale Pemberton at (308)

226-8286 or at gale1938@live.com or visit www.thepawneeartscenter.org.

Visit www.pawneenation.org for additional information about the Pawnee Tribe and upcoming events. For information about Pawnee Nation

College, visit www.pawneenationcollege.org.

Pawnee Nation Firefighters Host HAZMAT Awareness Training

Submitted by Gerald Woommavovah

Emergency Services Coordinator

Photo by Toni Hill

could be the first on

the scene of an emergency involving a

hazardous substance.

The course teaches firefighters to recognize the presence

of a hazardous substance, initiate protective actions, establish scene control

zones and to initiate

the notification process.

This class was for

our newest firefighters with the Pawnee

Nation. As we pro(Back L to R) Josh Daniel, former Pawnee Nation (PN) environ- vide training to our

mentalist scientist; Kelly Kersey, PN ranger and Frank James,

new firefighters, we

PN firefighter. (Middle L to R) Monty Matlock, division director

for the PN Division of Natural Resources and Safety and Gerald offer this same trainWoommavovah, Emergency Service coordinator. (Front) Jon ing to other fire departments throughout

James, PN firefighter.

the State.

On June 22, Pawnee Nation

We also provide

hosted a HAZMAT Awareness class the opportunity for our firefightoffered by Oklahoma State Univer- ers to meet and train with other fire

sity. This course provided skill de- departments and their firefighters

velopment for first responders who, before meeting on a real incident.

in the course of their normal duties, This is to ensure that Pawnee Na-

tion is recognized as having competent personnel qualified to respond

to the needs of the community and

to ensure a great working relationship between other departments in

the area.

Local departments that took

advantage of our training were:

the Bristow Fire Department, the

Dewar Fire Department, the OsagePleasant View Fire Department,

the Silver City Fire Department,

the Peninsula Fire Department,

the Hominy Fire Department and

one law enforcement officer from

Tahlequah, Okla.

Some of the courses required

to be on the Pawnee Nation Fire

Department include Firefighter 1,

HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT

Operations, Flammable Liquids

and Gas, and Emergency Medical

Responder or Emergency Medical

Technician. At this point they can

choose other specialized training

to attend such as the Rope Rescue

Technician, Confined Space Rescue

and Water Rescue.

As our new firefighters donate

their time to meet these require-

ments please take the time to stop

and thank them for the efforts in

giving of their valuable time to

learn so they can protect you, your

family and your property.

Firefighters are one of the few

people who are willing to put their

life on the line to protect what you

love.

The Pawnee Nation Fire and

Rescue provides Structural Fire

Protection as well as Hazardous

Materials Containment, Wildland

Fire Protection, Wildland Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Confined

Space Rescue along with Mass Casualty Medical Care.

For each of these services our

firefighters are required to meet the

training requirements so they can

perform these task safely without

further injury to victims or themselves.

Pawnee Nation Fire and Rescue strives to provide the best for

its Tribal members along with the

community in which it is located in.

Thank you for your support and

please continue supporting your

tribal and local fire departments.

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Pawnee Chief

Five New Council Members Elected

Submitted by William Howell

Editor Pawnee Chief, reprinted with permission

vote the separate special election votes for Nuttle, making her

ballot. In the 2011 election, 376- the winner. Jestes received 148

379 votes were counted. See the (32%) votes and Fields-Pahseunofficial tally sheet.

topah received 108 (23%) votes.

All results are unofficial at A total of 463 votes were cast.

this time and will become ofFor Council Seat #3, the official when the Election Com- fice was held by the late Jimmie

mission issues a Certification of Fields who passed away on FebElection on May 17, 2013.

ruary 9, 2013. Fields' four year

Upon issuance of the Certifi- term ends this year.

cation of Election, an inauguraFiling for the office were newtion ceremony will be held on comers Adrian Spottedhorsechief

Saturday, May 18, 2013, time and Jimmy Whiteshirt. Spottedand place to be announced.

horsechief won the office with

THE VOTE

261 (56%) votes. Whiteshirt reFive candidates, including ceived 205 (44%) votes of the

three former PBC members, 466 ballots cast.

filed for the office of Vice PresiFor Council Seat #4, the ofdent which is held by Charles fice is held by Carol L. Nuttle,

"Buddy" Lone Chief, who did who did not seek re-election.

not seek re-election. Bruce Pratt,

Filing for the office were

a newcomer to tribal politics, re- newcomer Liana Chapman Teter

ceived 130 (28% of 469) votes and former PBC member Lillie

to win the office. Former PBC Realrider Cummings.

members Pete Moore, Jr., and

Of the 457 ballots cast in

Carol L. Nuttle, each received the election, Teter received 244

106 votes (23%). Actually, Nut- (53%) votes to win the seat while

tle is still on the PBC's #4 office Cummings received 213 (47%)

until the unofficial winner, Liana votes.

Teter is sworn in.

Election Commission memKenneth L. Murie, a new- bers include: Stephen Bird,

comer, received 65 (14%) voters Chairman; Margaret DeLodge,

and former PBC member John J. Clerk; Chris McCray, Teller;

Only A Chief received 62 (13%) Cynthia Butler, Sergeant-at

votes.

Arms; and Tamera Hawkins, AlFor PBC Secretary, incum- ternate.

bent Linda Jestes, did not seek

Disclaimer: This article was

re-election and filed for Treasur- reprinted as written and puber, a two year term. Newcomers lished by William Howell, ediPhammie N. Littlesun and Ellis tor of the Pawnee Chief located

Horsechief, Jr., filed for the of- in Pawnee, OK. No revisions by

fice.

the Pawnee Nation CommunicaLittlesun received 269 of 465 tions Office were integrated.

As the Pawnee Nation Elec- Vice President, Secretary, Office votes cast (58%) to win the ofThe “Five new Council memtion Commission finished count- #3 and Office #4 and the special fice. Horsechief received 196 bers elected” article was reprinted in the Chaticks si Chaticks

ing the ballots from the tribal election filled the two-year term (42%) votes.

permission from the Pawelections held on Saturday, May office of Treasurer.

For PBC Treasurer, a two with

nee

Chief.

4, 2013, voters had elected five

The Election Commission year term, newcomers Misty M.

Disclaimer: This article was

new Pawnee Business Council counted from 457 to 469 bal- Nuttle and Lisa Fields-Pahse- reprinted as published by the

members (never served on the lots for the offices. This was be- topah, and current PBC Secre- Pawnee Chief.

Please see page 16 for InauPBC before).

cause some voters didn't vote the tary Linda K. Chapman Jestes,

guration

coverage.

The regular PBC election complete regular ballot which filed for the office.

filled the four year term offices of included four offices or didn't

Tribal voters cast 207 (45%)

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The Week of the Young

Child™ is an annual celebration sponsored by the

National Association for

the Education of Young

Children. The purpose of

the Week of the Young

Child™ is to focus public

attention on the needs of

young children and their

families and to recognize

the early childhood programs and services that

meet those needs.

This year the WOYC

was held April 15-19, and it

was the second year that the

Pawnee Nation Child Care

Photo by Toni Hill

By Mee-Kai Clark

Learning Center Director

Mee-Kai Clark, Learning Center director, provides instruction

for the festivities honoring The Week of the Young Child™

and Marissa Chapman-Campbell and her son Lucas Campbell.

Program sponsored a Walk to

Remember in memory of early

childhood teacher and mother,

Marissa Chapman-Campbell,

and her son Lucas Campbell.

A memorial song, balloon

release, and free hot dog meal

were included in the celebration held on April 17.

“Marissa and Lucas were

a part of our child care program, our community, and

the Pawnee Nation. They represent what the Week of the

Young Child is all about and

that is why we choose to continue to remember them during this time.”

Submitted photo

Pawnee Nation Happenings

Pawnee Nation Learning Center Celebrates Week of the Young Child

Marissa Chapman-Campbell was a fellow early

childhood educator, and her son Lucas Campbell was in the Toddler class at the time of their

passing.

Pawnee Tribal Buildings For Rental

Photo by Coleman Pratt

Submitted by the Communications Office

The Roam Chief Event Center offers spacious gathering areas, rest room facilities and a

large kitchen.

Tribal Buildings offer many amenities favorable for community

and personal gatherings.

Locations for rent include the Roundhouse, Community Building, Camp Grounds, Multi-Purpose building, Wellness Center and

the Roam Chief Event Center (pictured).

Rental rates vary for Tribal members and outside individuals and

organizations.

Prices range from complementary up to $250 based on both halfday and full-day rentals.

The Tribal Operations office is located at 361 Clinic Road in the

metal building next to the old Indian Health Services clinic.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding

Tribal holidays.

For arrangements, call (918) 399-1756.

Submitted photo

pawnee nation college

The Pawnee Nation College basketball team pictured before they drove to

Oglala Lakota College to play basketball.

Left to Right: Calvin Rowe, Paxton

Moore, Gerald McIntosh, Peter "Sonny"

Moore III, Sky Gawhega and Coach Ron

James.

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education department

Attention Pawnee Nation Students

By Rebekah HorseChief

Education Division Director

The Pawnee Nation Business Council

recently approved supplemental tribal dollars for the Pawnee Nation Education Division; to fund students seeking undergraduate and graduate level degrees.

Please be advised that funding is limited.

Please visit: http://www.pawneenation.

org/divisions/program/20 to download the

Pawnee Nation Higher Education, undergraduate and graduate scholarship applications.

Note: Supporting documents to the undergraduate and graduate application may

be submitted separately, however, all required paperwork must be in our office by

the deadline.

The fall deadline is July 31, 2013 and

the spring deadline is Dec. 6, 2013.

Although faxes are accepted, e-mail attachments are preferred. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for funding

consideration. Late applications will not

receive funding.

For more information, contact Rebekah

HorseChief, Education Division director

at (918) 762-3227/office, (918) 762-3662/

fax or e-mail at scholarship@pawneenation.org.

pawnee nation commissions

Members of the commissions works with the Pawnee Nation and

are appointed by the Pawnee Busi- the Division of Education to place

ness Council (PBC).

tribal members in training positions

at the Pawnee Nation and with variThe TERO (Tribal Employment ous businesses and organizations in

Rights Office) Commission

the community in order to facilitate

The TERO Commission is gov- opportunities for better employerned by the Pawnee Nation Trib- ment. There is one vacancy on the

al Employment Rights Act (also TERO Commission.

known as the TERO Ordinance) and

The Pawnee Tribal Development

Corporation Board of Directors

The PTDC Board of Directors

operates pursuant to the PTDC Articles of Incorporation. The Board

is comprised of seven directors selected by the PBC, four of whom

must be enrolled members. There

are three vacancies on this Board.

PN Utility Authority Commission

The Utility Authority Commission member positions have expired.

This is a three-person commission

that is governed by the Pawnee Nation Utility Act and two positions

are currently open

For more details on the commissions, please visit www.pawneenation.org.

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Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation

PTDC Gears Up For Summer Promotions

By Jeff Sexton

PTDC Marketing Coordinator

As summer approaches, the

Marketing Department at Pawnee

Tribal Development Corporation

(PTDC) is gearing up for some fun

filled events and promotions.

With the Pawnee Indian Veterans 67th Annual Homecoming and

the Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo

just around the corner, you cannot

help but feel the excitement in the

air.

As the Marketing Department

not only takes part in both of these

major events that Pawnee has to

offer each summer, they also have

made plans for a great summer of

promotions at both StoneWolf Casino and Trading Post Casino.

The month of June offers up the of July, StoneWolf Casino is bring“Ridin’ Home a Winner” promotion ing back its every popular “Friday

Frenzy”, every Friday night from 7

at both casino locations.

Every Saturday night StoneWolf to 10 p.m.

Hot seat drawings will be held

Casino will host hot seat drawings

every 30 minutes from 7 to 10 p.m. every 30 minutes and guests will

with various prizes, and one lucky have a chance to take home variguest will be taking home a John ous prizes, along with LED TV’s

that will be given away at the top of

Deere riding mower.

As we approach June 21, Trad- each hour.

As for the Trading Post Casino,

ing Post Casino will host its “Ridin’

Home a Winner” promotion with they will host a “Homecoming Edihot seat drawings every 15 min- tion” of its regular Rise and Shine

utes for multiple prizes from 7 to 9 promotion.

This special Rise and Shine

p.m., and a grand prize drawing for

a John Deere riding mower will be will take place on Saturday, July

6, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. with hot

held at 9:30 p.m.

Moving forward to the month seat drawings every 15 minutes; not

only has the time been extended,

but also the dollar amount of each

prize.

With a summer full of fun

events and promotions, The Marketing Department at PTDC could

not be more excited to be part of all

that is going on in the community

and at its Casinos this summer.

But that leaves no rest for the

weary, because they are already in

full swing for planning and prepping all of the exciting things that

are on the horizon for an even bigger and better fall season.

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PTDC Offers Employee Workshops

2013 Deadlines

By Misty Upshaw

PTDC Human Resources

The first diversity

training workshop for

employees of the Pawnee Tribal Development

Corporation

(PTDC)

was held on April 7.

The theme was “Everyone Matters.” Several

participatory activities

were used to engage the

employees in the lessons of the workshop.

The trainees particularly enjoyed and

found personal meaning in an activity called

“The Privilege Walk,”

in which the employees

formed a line and held

hands.

Employees

were

asked to take steps

forward or backward,

Deadline

based on factors such

as past life situations or

personal background.

The activity showed

how differences in privilege can have positive

or negative impacts on

a person’s opportunities and circumstances

in life.

The

stereotyping

exercise surprised employees by contrasting

their stereotyped ideas

about a given group

with an actual realworld example of a person in that group.

This demonstrated

how quickly we all are

to stereotype others

without seeing the individual person within.

The use of goodie

bag prizes, diversitythemed music and refreshments also helped

make for an enjoyable

learning

experience.

Managers and participants were extremely

proud and touched that

employees opened up

to share with each other and showed support

and trust for each other

during the workshop.

Diversity is a broad

subject with many aspects, and so this was

just the first step.

Helping employees

to understand that everyone matters opens

their minds to more indepth training, enhanc-

es customer service and

improves their relationships with each other.

In the employee

feedback survey, the

workshop was given

excellent ratings.

Employees

were

also surveyed on specific topics they were

most interested in for

future diversity workshops, such as personality and generational

differences.

Overall, this was a

fun and productive start

to an ongoing process

of helping all employees of the PTDC embrace the fact that everyone matters!

Issue/Distribution

Aug. 5, 2013

Fall 2013

September,

October,

November and

December

The Chaticks si Chaticks, is mailed to enrolled members of the Pawnee Nation, one

per household or address, free of charge.

In the interest of “Going Green,” a fee of

$2 per copy will be charged for newsletters

mailed to non-tribal members. Copies may

be printed off the website, www.pawneenation.org for free.

The Chaticks si Chaticks is distributed to

Tribal Members, state-wide media sources,

multiple businesses and various organizations. Advertising potential is further increased due to the placement of each issue

on the Pawnee Nation website.

For rates, visit www.pawneenation.org,

select the News & Communications page

option and click the “Advertising Rates”

link located in the lower part of the page.

For more information, call (918) 762-3621

or e-mail requests to communications@

pawneenation.org.

For address changes, please contact Enrollment at (918) 762-3624.

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OFFICE OF Historic PRESERVATION

Executive Cabinets Side With Indians in Pipeline Fight

By Gordon Adams

Historic Preservation Officer

Photo by Phyllis Cole-Dai / Photo used with permission

Photo by Phyllis Cole-Dai/Photo used with permission

cated to protecting and

preserving sacred sites.

The prize? Simple reciprocity between sovereign nations.

The United States

is the most powerful

Nation in the world.

The Nation’s economy

does not depend upon

whether the Keystone

XL Pipeline is built or

not. However, there

are people and their

corporations who are

dependent on whether

the pipeline is built.

They are the ones who

stand to win or lose.

President

Obama,

serving out his “Lame

Duck” administration,

has nothing to lose –

either way. Let us hope

Representatives from all eleven (11) nations including all seven (7) bands of the Sioux, the Nebraska and Oklahoma Poncas, the Pawnees and the Cheyene

that he decides in favor of

involved in the Keystone XL Pipeline controversy.

American sensibility.

Last but not least, the

The last issue of the Chaticks si the recent release of a report pre- the Pawnee People since time im- Office of Historic Preservation

Chaticks provided our discerning pared by the USDA’s departments memorial.

wishes to say “Thank you” to Lone

2. This area is eligible for list- Chief for all his hard work over his

readers with an update on the saga including the Office of Tribal Reof the Pawnee people and the Key- lations and the Forest Service en- ing on the National Register of His- years as vice president, assuring

stone XL Pipeline (KXL) in an ar- titled, USDA Policy and Procedures toric Places as a historic landscape/ that our cultural resources are proticle entitled “Old Friends and Trea- Review and Recommendations: In- district because of the locations of tected, and wishes him the best of

ties Never Die.” The article began dian Sacred Sites, which calls for these Pawnee Sacred Sites.

luck in his future endeavors and his

What does all this mean? It return to good health. The Office of

in 1863 with a little known Treaty strengthening tribal governments

means that the President of one sov- Historic Preservation also wishes

of Peace between the Yankton Sioux and agency partnerships.

Brey goes on to report the ereign Nation is sending a message to welcome Pratt to the arena as he

and the Pawnee people and ended

exactly 150 years later in 2013 with USDA, Department of Defense, the to the President of another sovereign takes up the good fight in behalf of

a Treaty of Mutual Assistance in our Department of Energy, the Depart- Nation opposing the construction of the Pawnee People. Aho!

struggle against the Keystone XL ment of the Interior and the Advi- a pipeline through a sacred area. It

Pipeline intrusion into our histori- sory Council on Historic Preser- also means

the

cally significant and sacred areas. vation signed a Memorandum of that

However, where the 1863 Treaty in- Understanding “…to improve the sentiment

volved only the Yankton Sioux and protection of Indian Sacred Sites,” behind this

the Pawnee people, the 2013 Treaty and quotes USDA Secretary Vilsack message is

was also supported by 131 Cana- saying, “The President is insistent also held

dian and American tribes, farmers, that these sacred sites be protected and supported by

ranchers, ecology activist groups, and preserved…”

On May 16, 2013, Pawnee Busi- over 100

blockaders, as well as financial supness Council (PBC) former Vice sovereign

port from “4 Worlds.”

New support has since arrived President Charles Lone Chief, PBC N a t i o n s ,

overfrom an unanticipated and unlikely Vice President Bruce Pratt and His- an

source. In a letter addressed to the toric Preservation Officer Gordon whelming

Pawnee People dated Dec. 6, 2012, Adams travelled to Rapid City, S.D. n u m b e r

likeJason D. Brey, acting district ranger to engage the Department of State of

and lead tribal liaison for the pow- in a final government-to-govern- m i n d e d ,

erful U.S. Department of Agricul- ment consultation. The message non-Indian

ture (USDA), declared the USDA’s we desired the Department of State c i t i z e n s ,

support on issues involving Indian to take back to President Barack as well as

the highsacred sites protection. Interesting- Obama is this:

The Pawnee People categori- est rankly, Brey takes the USDA’s support

another step higher saying, “As the cally oppose the construction of the ing heads

lead Forest Service liaison for your Keystone XL Pipeline through the of four (4)

tribe, I am committed to working area of Nebraska along the Loup E x e c u closely with your government in the and Platte Rivers between Fullerton tive Cabinets and a

protection, respectful interpretation, and Fremont on the grounds that:

1. This area encompasses near- C o u n c i l , Gordon poses with Faith SpottedEagle at the Government to Government

and appropriate access to sacred

dedi- Consultation. Gordon and Faith spear headed the efforts.

sites.” Moreover, Brey announces ly all the locations held sacred by all

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Employee tribute

God Places Certain People In Our Life For a Reason

Photo by Toni Hill

By Shelby Exum

Human Resources Manager

It is with much

sadness that the Human Resources office

informs that Delphine

Nelson, passed away

on May 30 around

4:30 a.m.

Delphine began

employment with the

Pawnee Nation as our

Planning

Division

Director on Nov. 26,

2012.

Her education and

experience made her a

true asset to our organization. She hit the

ground running!

If there was ever

a possibility to clone

an employee, Delphine

would have been one of

the chosen ones. She

worked closely with our

administrative team and

was always ready and

willing to step in and take

lead on critical issues and

projects.

She was a go-getter,

no-nonsense, humorous,

intelligent, professional

business woman to the

core. She was a leader, a

true role model and mentor to many of us here at

the Pawnee Nation and

will be greatly, greatly

missed! The impact she

made in many of our professional lives was a huge

one. Learning is a continuous process and I will

continue to use the knowledge and experience that I

gained from working with

such a leader.

The following quote

is for those of us who

understood and enjoyed

working with Delphine.

In the words of the tough,

tenacious, but humorous

Delphine, “Off with their

heads!”

We are thankful for

Delphine’s service to the

Pawnee Nation and we

will miss her.

“I will always feel

blessed to have known

Delphine. She was bright,

funny and friendly, and

determined. We learned

a lot from her and I will

truly miss her,” said Vi

Wills, executive administration assistant.

Pawnee Nation Burial Policy

PURPOSE:

of the person financially responThis policy is to provide guide- sible for burial costs; and

lines to the Pawnee Nation in prod) Any funds not expended

viding financial assistance, services will be retained in the burial fund.

and facilities for our tribal families

that have incurred a death.

CHECK DISBURSEMENT:

Checks will be issued to the fuELIGIBILITY:

neral home (not to exceed $4,500)

Enrolled members of Pawnee and person that is financially reNation.

sponsible for the burial costs, nora) Infants under the age of one mally the next of kin, i.e. spouse,

year that qualify for Pawnee tribal parent, adult, child, etc. ($500).

enrollment (at least 1/8 Pawnee

Checks are high priority and

blood quantum), or are eligible for issued in an expedient manner, usuenrollment, but have not been en- ally within 24 hours.

rolled or received burial assistance

Records shall be maintained

from another Tribe.

in Finance that includes payee, adb) Infants over the age of one dress, check number, date issued,

year of age that have not been en- and signature line if check is picked

rolled are not eligible for assis- up.

tance unless an enrollment for the

infant's enrollment has been filed NOTIFICATION OF DEATH:

with Pawnee Tribal Enrollment OfThe Pawnee Nation is normally

fice.

notified by the family of the death.

Verification is to be provided

AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE:

with the funeral home, law enforceThe Pawnee Business shall set ment, written statement from relathe amount for burial assistance in tive.

the annual budgeting process. The

Upon notification and verificaamount of burial will be estab- tion of death, Executive Office verlished in the annual tribal operat- ifies tribal enrollment with Enrolling budget.

ment Office. Enrollment Offices

The maximum amount of assis- provides date of birth and enrolltance available tor 2013 and 2014 ment number.

is:

Address of payee is required .

a) $4,500 payable to the fuDeaths not reported within a

neral home for burial; and

year will not be eligible for payb) $500 is payable to the per- ment.

son that financially responsible for

the burial to be used for immediate TRIBAL FLAGS:

needs; and

Pawnee Tribal Flag will be lowc) Any costs exceeding these ered for tribal members after notifiamounts will be the responsibility cation and verification is made.

Pawnee Indian Veteran's Flag

will be lowered for Pawnee Indian

Veterans upon notification and verification is made.

Flags will be lowered in compliance with the existing policy for

four days.

In the event of a burial being

delayed over four days due to services being held out of the Pawnee

area, cremation and a memorial

service held later, or similar situation, flags will be raised on the fifth

day.

Pawnee Business Council President can have the tribal flags lowered for extenuating circumstances.

The U.S. Flag will be lowered

for a congressional honor or by

Presidential Proclamation.

use of the building and labor costs

will be updated annually. Payable

when building is reserved.

CEMETERIES:

Pawnee Tribal cemeteries are

available for tribal members' burial.

Tribal Operations staff will prepare

the grave site, cover it and maintain

it.

Non- tribal members may be

buried in the cemeteries next to an

enrolled spouse, parent, child, or

other enrolled family member for

a minimal fee. Tribal operations

shall assess a charge for the grave

preparation services and the cost of

the plot.

DISPUTES:

Tribe will handle disputes on

an individual basis.

Cancelled checks will be kept

on file, and upon request copies will

be furnished to any tribal members

disputing they received a check or

that the check was issued to the

wrong person.

If the payee misrepresents being

next of kin or the person of record

responsible for the burial cost and

is not, the case will be forwarded

to Law Enforcement.

Pawnee Nation District Court

shall be the court of jurisdiction. If

the court rules payee should not

have received the payment, the

payee is responsible for costs involved in the prosecution.

BUILDING USE:

Tribal buildings (Roam Chief

Event Center, Roundhouse, and

Community Building) shall be

made available for tribal members

for viewing, wakes, services, feasts,

and dinners at no cost.

No deposit is required. The

Tribal Operations staff is responsible for the upkeep and cleaning

of buildings. In event of a large

crowd, the Multi-Purpose Building

and or the Wellness Center may be

used. In accordance with Policy

Rental, funerals have priority and

other events may be cancelled or

moved.

Non -enrolled members may be

Disclaimer: The Burial Policy

granted building use at a reduced

rate (actual cost of the building us- is printed, with minor revisions, as

age). The total cost schedule asso- stated in the Pawnee Nation Policies.

ciated with the burial including the

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Summer youth program

Page designed by Coleman Pratt

Communications Summer Worker

Photo by Coleman Pratt

Brenda Rolland’s Childcare

Photo by Coleman Pratt

All Wrapped Up!

Pawnee Lake Rodeo

Foundation

Coral Aguilera is hard at work chasing the kids at Brenda Rolland’s Childcare around.

Jaelyn Jestes uses her expertise to help out with the upcoming Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo held Aug. 8 - 10.

Pawnee Lake Rodeo

Foundation

City of Pawnee

Tucker Wilson experiences the summer heat first hand

while working for Pawnee Nation Property Department.

Rowdy Gaskey engages with the great outdoors while

helping the Pawnee Lake Rodeo Foundation.

Photo by Coleman Pratt

Property Department

Photo by Jaelyn Jestes

Robbie Argo works at the consignment shop, All

Wrapped Up! , doing inventory and other tasks.

Jonathan Snell is working for Jerry Rolland and the City

of Pawnee, doing things like spreading asphalt on our

roads.

Not pictured: Tsakuru Shawnee serves in the CHR Department, and Alex Roughface

works with the Pawnee City Hall.

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Summer youth program

Page designed by Coleman Pratt

Communications Summer Worker

Justin James enjoys helping out at the Pawnee Lake Rodeo Foundation.

Darius Fourkiller is helping out at Title VI making yummy food for the elder’s! AHO!

Enrollment Department

Aaron Carroll answers phones and takes messages for

the Education and Training Department located in the

Cultural Building.

Title VI

Photo by Coleman Pratt

Education Department

Photo by Coleman Pratt

Justin Townsend is spending his summer working hard

filing and performing other tasks for the Gaming Commission.

Photo by Jaelyn Jestes

Photo by Coleman Pratt

Title VI

Photo by Coleman Pratt

Gaming Commission

Pawnee Lake Rodeo

Foundation

Erik Moore gives a thumbs up at the Enrollment Department.

Tim Pratt works with our elders. In this picture, he is

signing them in as they come to eat lunch.

Not pictured: Braden Miles and Pani Moore work for the Pawnee Nation Property Department

while Cody Sletto performs duties for the SEEDS program.

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Summer youth program

Page designed by Coleman Pratt

Communications Summer Worker

CASA

Diabetes Department

Photo by Toni Hill

Photo by Coleman Pratt

Jeremiah Johnson and Autumn Only A Chief work together to serve

the Diabetes Department. Only A Chief is also pictured on page 31.

Dorcas Hall-Zotigh uses her personal experience as a

former foster child recently adopted to assist the CASA

program.

Dusty Sletto works with the Violence Against

Women program.

Childcare Department

Photo by Coleman Pratt

True Value

Summer workers Anna Pratt and Krystal LeadingFox enjoy spending time with Kimbre, Hudson, Ellie, Cody, Talli,

Bugsy and Aaliyska (not listed in order).

Photo by Coleman Pratt

Violence Against Women

Marlon Houston, Jr. is helping out at True Value.

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summer youth program

Pawnee Nation College

Judiki Moses serves in the Executive Office and

assists with many tasks including answering phones.

Samantha Roughface will be helping the Human

Resources and Payroll Departments.

Photo by Coleman Pratt

Josh Big Bear Hand is working with the Pawnee Nation

Information Technology Department and enjoys computer

programming.

Cheynowa Townsend is spending her summer

taking care of tasks for the Pawnee Nation College.

Tax Commission

Childcare

Photo by Coleman Pratt

Human Resources

Pawnee Nation I.T.

Photo by Coleman Pratt

Executive Office

Ryanne Pratt assists the Tax Commission Office.

Photo by Coleman Pratt

Page designed by Toni Hill

Communications Manager

Destiny Chino takes care of the little ones, including

7-month-old Simeon Exum.

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Summer youth program - Personal Reflection

My Experiences As A Youth Worker For The Communications Department

their business.

Then, I got to

actually

stand

in the recording

room and take a

couple pictures

with

Council

Seat #3 and my

own tiwat [itiks,

Adrian Spottedhorsechief as he

sang a couple

songs. Adrian and Pawnee

Business Council

President

and my uppit,

Marshall Gover

talked about the

Flag, War Dance,

Round Dance and Hand Game

songs, each individually and the

meaning behind them. I wish I always had them to talk to like that.

When Adrian talked about the

Flag Songs, he shared that when our

Photo by Justin Townsend

By Coleman Pratt

Communications Summer Worker

My experience at KUSH radio

was definitely a remarkable one.

First, I met Donna and Molly of the

“Donna and Molly Show,” when

they say “radio personalities” they

really mean it! We were cracking

jokes and I asked questions about

ancestors had started Pawnee Indian

Veterans Homecoming Powwow, it

was the World War I veterans putting it together for the World War

II soldiers that had come home. At

the time the Pawnees didn’t have

a Flag Song, so they had members

of the tribe proposed a Flag Song.

There were three Flag Songs proposed, one from a woman and

two from men. We picked one

of the men’s songs and that’s the

one we still use to this very day.

Then Molly asked about the other types of songs, and then Adrian

sang a War Dance Song. He said

that the one he sang, it tells of a

warrior that was out by himself

in the fields, suddenly there were

about 10-15 warriors from another

tribe surrounding him. He explained

that the young man began chanting

in the Pawnee language “I am not

afraid.” The other warriors then fled.

It was really interesting to listen

to. I took a couple photos, but I was

too entranced by the way Adrian was

talking. Something so cherished as

the subject he was talking about, my

people, my ancestors. You didn’t really want to miss a word of what he

was saying. I remembering wondering for a moment, how in the world

we entertained each other back then.

When it hit me, it was exactly this!

The stories, we must’ve had millions of them. At least one for every song we have. I could tell that

Adrian had trouble choosing just

one to talk about. Between him and

Marshall, I bet they could never

have a dull moment in conversation.

There definitely wasn’t a dull

moment in that recording room.

They had me holding my breath

to keep myself from cracking up

sometimes. Other times the seriousness in the room was intense. It was

mostly just a lesson in culture about

the Pawnee Indian Veterans Annual

Homecoming Powwow. It made me

an even more proud to be Pawnee.

Acknowledgments

AISES Announces a New CEO!

Reprinted courtesy of The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

Photo reprinted with permission by AISES

Hawk to the position of

Chief Executive Officer

(CEO).

Ms. EchoHawk will

succeed Marie Thames,

who has served as Interim CEO since July

2012. Effective upon

the commencement of

Ms. EchoHawk's employment on May 1,

2013, Ms. Thames will

take the position of

Chief Operating Officer.

Ms. EchoHawk is

an enrolled member of

the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma.

Before joining the American Indian

Science and Engineering Society

(AISES), she was employed in key

positions at First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) for

six years. During her tenure with

First Nations, she initially served

as the Director of Development and

Albuquerque, NM - April 3,

2013 - The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), a leading national association

promoting participation in science,

technology, engineering and math

(STEM) among Native Americans,

Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians

and First Nations today announces

the appointment of Sarah Echo-

Communications

and most recently held the position

of Executive Vice President. Prior

to her tenure at First Nations, Ms.

EchoHawk worked for the American Indian College Fund raising

support for tribal colleges. During

her tenure with that organization,

she served in many areas, including

program management, communications, foundation relations and individual giving.

For nine years, Ms. EchoHawk

served as an adjunct professor of

Native American Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver

and served as the interim Director

of the Native American Studies program for the fall 2006 semester.

Ms. EchoHawk has also worked

as an independent consultant offering training seminars and services

to American Indian and nonprofit

organizations. As a consultant, she

focused primarily in the areas of

organizational development, board

management and fundraising.

Ms. EchoHawk holds a Master

of Nonprofit Management (M.N.M.)

degree from Regis University and

earned her undergraduate degree in

Political Science and Native American Studies from Metropolitan State

University of Denver. She attended

law school at the University of Colorado and has completed graduate

coursework in applied communication at the University of Denver.

Regarding Ms. EchoHawk's appointment, Dr. Mary Jo Ondrechen,

AISES Board Chair, commented,"It

is indeed exciting to have such an

outstanding and accomplished individual at the helm of AISES. With

Sarah EchoHawk's leadership, we

will take our successes to the next

level, promoting science and engineering in Indian Country and contributing Native talent, creativity,

and values to the scientific community”.

Reprinted as published courtesy of

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).

Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013

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Daniel “Aaron” Moss was selected as Information Technology Manager effective

April 29, 2013.

Submitted Photo

Rebekah HorseChief was selected as Education Division Director effective May 13,

2013.

Photo by Coleman Pratt

pawnee nation acknowledgments

Pvt. Zane Howell, grandson of Geraldine Howell, and 1st Lt. B. Anderson, took

the Pawnee Nation Flag with them on a hostile mission in Afghanistan.

National Law Enforcement Week

Photo caption: (L to R) Chief of Police David Kanuho, Officer Bob Horn, Assistant Chief of Police Gene Howell, Dispatcher Roberta Ahdunko, Officer Pat

Leading Fox and Officer Donna Leading Fox.

Photo by Toni Hill

Submitted Photo

May 12 – 18, 2013 marked National Law Enforcement Week, a time to remember those who place their lives in danger daily to ensure the safety

of others. Many may choose to risk their lives for a family member or a friend, but law enforcement officers would endanger themselves to save a

complete stranger. Thank you to our brave men and women who through their dedication and service, help to maintain a safe world.

As members of the Pawnee Nation’s Division of Natural Resources and Safety,

Rangers (R) Monty Matlock and (L) Kelly Kersey wear many hats as they serve the

Tribal community and protect natural resources.

Submitted Photo

Military Gratitude

I am the son of Thomas E. Moses, a

Pawnee Indian, and joined the U.S. Army in

July 1992 after playing college football for

two years in Texas.

I joined the Army Infantry and have

been stationed in Mannheim, Germany and

Fort Lewis, Wash. before leaving the Army

to finish my degree and play semi-pro football for the Odessa Colts (Texas) before returning to active duty and being stationed

with 3rd Infantry in Fort Benning, GA; Fort

Hood, Texas; Fort Bliss, Texas and returning in 2008 to Fort Stewart, Ga.

I currently serve as a staff sergeant pro-

motable and the rear detachment first sergeant for Alpha Company 3-69.

I have a lovely and supportive wife of almost 20 years named Marika and two very

athletic daughters; Alexandria (17) a senior

who plans to continue her education in veterinary studies and play college volleyball

and soccer; and Sommer (13) who plans to

pursue a career in education and who also

plays volleyball and soccer.

Thank you.

SSG T.Moses, 11B30 3rd

Infantry U.S.

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New PBC Members Elected, Inauguration Held

Photo by Toni Hill

The Pawnee Business Council

(PBC) Inauguration, held May

18, 2013 at the Roam Chief

Event Center, honored the newly appointed members.

Vice President Bruce Pratt,

Treasurer Misty M. Nuttle, Secretary Phammie N. Littlesun,

Council Seat 4 Representative

Liana Chapman Teter and Council Seat 3 Representative Adrian

Spottedhorsechief embraced the

responsibilities and duties of

serving the Pawnee People.

The PBC serves as the supreme governing body of the

Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma.

Subject to the limitations imposed by the Constitution and

applicable Federal law, the PBC

members exercise all the inherent, statutory, and treaty powers

of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma by the enactment of legislation, the transaction of business, and by otherwise speaking

or acting on behalf of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma on all

matters which the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma is empowered

to act.

Photo by Toni Hill

Please see the Pawnee Chief ’s

article reprinted on page 4.

Photo by Toni Hill

Members are (Left to Right) Council Seat 1 Representative Richard Tilden, President Marshall Gover, Vice President Bruce

Pratt, Treasurer Misty M. Nuttle, Secretary Phammie N. Littlesun, Council Seat 4 Representative Liana Chapman Teter, Council

Seat 3 Representative Adrian Spottedhorsechief and Council Seat 2 Representative Karla Knife Chief (not pictured). (Bottom

Pictures) Associate Tribal Judge Dianne Barker-Harrold issued the oath of office for each newly-elected member.

Photo by Toni Hill

Pawnee Business Council Inauguration

By Toni Hill

Communications Manager

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Pawnee Business Council Members Honored For Their Service

Pawnee Business Council (PBC) members Secretary

and acting Treasurer Linda

Jestes, Vice President Charles

Lone Chief and Council Seat

4 Representative Carol Nuttle

were honored for their service

during a lunch held May 8,

2013.

The Executive Office

and Pawnee Nation employees organized the celebration

and potluck meal which was

held in the Albin Leadingfox

building. Jestes, Lone Chief

and Nuttle shared experiences

and extended gratitude to employees.

As a token of appreciation, Jestes, Lone Chief and

Nuttle received gift baskets

containing a thank you card,

pictures, a Pawnee Nation lapel pin and treats.

“We thank these individuals for their service to the

Pawnee Nation,” said PBC

President Marshall Gover. “I

am proud of our employees,

for they are part of the greatest Nation on earth.”

(L to R) Former PBC Secretary and acting Treasurer Linda Jestes, Vice-President

Charles Lone Chief and Council Seat 4 Representative Carol Nuttle.

The Nasharo Council Appoints New

Leadership

Farewell With Blessings

Submitted by Toni Hill

Communications Manager

Photo by Deb Echo-Hawk

Submitted by Toni Hill

Communications Manager

The Nasharo Council, also known as

the "Chiefs Council" consists of eight (8)

members, each serving four-year terms.

Each band shall have two (2) representatives on the Nasharo Council selected by the members of the tribal bands,

Chaui, Kitkehahki, Pitahawirata and

Skidi.

The Nasharo Council shall have the

right to review all acts of the Pawnee

Business Council regarding the Pawnee

Nation of Oklahoma membership and

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma claims or

rights growing out of treaties between

the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and the

United States according to provision listed in the Pawnee Nation Constitution.

Nasharo Council

Chaui Band: Treasurer, 1st Chief

Jimmy Horn and 2nd Chief Mat Reed

Kitkehahki Band: 1st Chief Morgan

LittleSun and 2nd Chief Ralph Haymond

Skidi Band: Nasharo Head Chief

Warren Pratt, Jr. and 1st Chief Pat Leading Fox, Sr.

Pitahawirata Band: 1st Chief Francis Morris and Nasharo Secretary Lester

Sun Eagle.

Photo by Coleman Pratt

(Back row) Morgan LittleSun – 1st Chief Kitkehahki ; Ralph Haymond – 2nd Chief Kitkehahki /2nd

Nasharo Chief; Mat Reed – 2nd Chief Chaui; Pat Leading Fox, Sr. – 1st Chief Skidi. (Front) Jimmy Horn

- Nasharo Treasurer/1st Chief Chaui; Warren Pratt, Jr. - Nasharo Head Chief/Skidi ; Francis Morris – 1st

Chief Pitahawirata and Lester Sun Eagle - Nasharo Secretary/Pitahawirata.

Pawnee Nation celebrated Associate Tribal

Judge Dianne Barker-Harrold’s more than

five (5) years of service to Pawnee Nation

at on Barker-Harrold’s Farewell Party held

June 7, 2013 at the Tribal Court.

PAWNEE NATION government

Photo by Toni Hill

Submitted by Toni Hill

Communications Manager

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Photo by Bill Howell/Pawnee Chief

Memorial day dance photos

Pawnee Nation on the Radio and television

Pawnee Nation Featured on Channel 8, KUSH and MTUL

Photo by Toni Hill

explained the Native American significance of his Bolo

tie created by braiding pieces of leather

adorned with selective clasps. The tie,

presented as a gift,

was crafted by Pawnee Tribal member

Stephanie Butler.

The PBC President also credited

the Oklahoma Steam

and Engine Show for

kicking off the summer activities for

Pawnee. Events inPBC President Marshall Gover joins Tulsa’s Channel 8 (KTUL

clude the upcoming

News) at the Oklahoma Steam and Engine Show.

Pawnee Indian Veterans

67th Annual HomecomIn the wee hours of the morning

ing

(Homecoming)

held July 4 – 7

on Friday, May 3, Pawnee Business

the

Memorial

Park

located in

Council (PBC) President Marshall

Pawnee,

Okla.

Gover joined Tulsa’s Channel 8’s

Channel 8 (KTUL News) also

(KTUL News) Keith Taylor, Anfeatured

Pawnee Nation on the

drew Kozak and Laura Moss on

Good

Morning

Oklahoma show

the Good Morning Oklahoma show

aired

Thursday,

June

20.

filmed live in Pawnee, Okla.

Gover

discussed

the history

During the segment, Gover

and culture behind the Homecom-

ing. Additionally, Pawnee Nation Flag Song and Prayer Song. Other

Nasharo Head Chief Warren Pratt, topics include ongoing activities

Jr. and his children Cora and Adam and services provided by Pawnee

demonstrated the Southern Style Nation as well as tips on healthy

living, community outreach opporWar, Straight and Cloth Dances.

To access the segment copy- tunities and safety updates.

For more information on the rarighted by Channel 8 (KTUL News)

and used by permission, access dio spots and/or upcoming activithe following link, http://www.ktul. ties, visit www.pawneenation.org or

com/video?clipId=9010661&autost contact the Communications Office

at (918) 762-3621.

art=true.

Pawnee

Nation will also be

featured

monthly

on the Molly and

Donna Show aired

by KUSH Radio,

( w w w. 1 6 0 0 k u s h .

com), and on the

Metropolitan Tulsa

Urban League Radio Talk Show at

THETOUCH1050

am, “The Best Variety of Hits and Oldies.”

Each radio spot

will feature Herb PBC President Marshall Gover and Executive Director Dawna

Adson performing Hare joined Marquetta D. Finley, President and CEO of the Metthe Pawnee Nation ropolitan Tulsa Urban League, on May 6 to tape a radio spot.

Photo by Toni Hill

By Toni Hill

Communications Manager

Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013

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Settlement Oversight Committee

Transaction History for Account #2010 (Salzar Settlement)

Submitted by Phillip Ellis

Finance Director

Transaction History for Account# 2010 (Salzar Settlement) as of May 31, 2013

Transaction

Date

Debit

Credit

Deposit in account

10/3/2012

Withdrawal for Per Cap Payments

10/4/2012

(1,999,988.38)

Domestic Wire Fee for Transfer

10/4/2012

(30.00)

Interest Payment

10/31/2012

371.52

Federal Interest Withheld

10/31/2012

(104.02)

Withdrawal for Payment to NARF

11/5/2012

(440,000.00)

Domestic Wire Fee for Transfer

11/5/2012

(30.00)

Interest Payment

11/30/2012

253.60

Federal Interest Withheld

11/30/2012

(71.00)

Interest Payment

12/31/2012

254.61

Federal Interest Withheld

12/31/2012

(71.29)

Interest Payment

1/31/2013

254.64

Federal Interest Withheld

1/31/2013

(71.29)

Interest Payment

2/28/2013

230.02

Federal Interest Withheld

2/28/2013

(64.40)

Purchase of two lawn mowers

for the Property Dept. and

repair and replacement of

pump for Water Well #1.

3/26/2013

(26,083.00)

Domestic Wire Fee for Transfer

3/26/2013

(30.00)

Interest Payment

3/29/2013

237.82

Transfer to JP Morgan Checking

for disbursement

4/11/2013

(867,590.00)

Interest Payment

4/30/2013

188.36

Interest Payment

5/31/2013

141.15

Balance

4,442,863.62

2,442,875.24

2,442,845.24

2,443,216.76

2,443,112.74

2,003,112.74

2,003,082.74

2,003,336.34

2,003,265.34

2,003,519.95

2,003,448.66

2,003,703.30

2,003,632.01

2,003,862.03

2,003,797.63

1,977,714.63

1,977,684.63

1,977,922.45

1,110,332.45

1,110,520.81

1,110,661.96

Salzar Settlement Transaction History Continued On Page 20.

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Settlement Oversight Committee

Transaction History for Account #2010 (Salzar Settlement)

Submitted by Phillip Ellis

Finance Director

Salzar Settlement Transaction History Continued From Page 19.

PBC Approved Transactions

Transaction

Date Disbursed Appropriated Amount

Note:

Withdrawal for Per Cap Payments

10/4/2012

(1,999,988.38)

Approved and Disbursed

Withdrawal for Payment to NARF

11/5/2012

(440,000.00)

Approved and Disbursed

ICDBG Project - Roundhouse

Renovation

Yet to be Distributed

(317,000.00)

Approved

ICDBG Project - Elder Center

Yet to be Distributed

(236,667.00)

Approved

Burial Assistance

As Requested

(240,000.00)

(See #1 at bottom of page)

School-age Children Needs

Yet to be Distributed

(250,000.00)

(See #2 at bottom of page)

Geography Text Books for

Pawnee Public Schools

5/6/2013

(4,250.00)

Approved and Disbursed

Supplement Title VI Elderly Meals

4/11/2013

(81,900.00)

Approved and Disbursed

Purchase of two lawn mowers

for the Property Dept.

3/26/2013

(17,998.00)

Approved and Disbursed

Repair and replacement of

pump for Water Well #1

6/20/2013

(8,045.00)

Approved and Disbursed

ICDBG Project - Roundhouse

Renovation (Change Order)

Yet to be Distributed

(6,440.00)

Approved and Disbursed

CASA

4/3/2013

(10,000.00)

(See #3 at bottom of page)

Donation to Title VII at Pawnee

Public Schools

4/3/2013

(10,000.00)

(See #4 at bottom of page)

Notes:

1. Up to $4.5k per funeral vendor and $500 for family granted. Burial policy developed and will be incorporated in fiscal policy format.

Disbursed $16,619.44 in April 2013. Disbursed $9,687.60 in May 2013.

2. Enrolled members. $250 per pupil. $125 per semester.

3. Disbursed $5k in April 2013. Still need to disburse $5,000 in 2014.

4. Disburse $5k in April 2013. Still need to disburse $5,000 for 2014 in Aug. 2013.

Salzar Settlement Transaction History Continued On Page 21.

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Settlement Oversight Committee

Transaction History for Account #2010 (Salzar Settlement)

Submitted by Phillip Ellis

Finance Director

Salzar Settlement Transaction History Continued From Page 20.

PBC Approved Transactions

Transaction

Date Disbursed Appropriated Amount

Note:

Pawnee Nation College

Yet to be Distributed

Pawnee Language and History

Classes

Yet to be Distributed

Indiana University Language Study

Yet to be Distributed

(100,000.00)

(See #1 at bottom of page)

(20,000.00)

(See #2 at bottom of page)

(25,000.00)

(See #3 at bottom of page)

College Scholarships

Yet to be Distributed

Graduate Scholarships

Yet to be Distributed

Cultural Activities

Outside of School)

Yet to be Distributed

Nasharo Council

Yet to be Distributed

Nebraska Lands ( Repairs, taxes, etc.) 6/4/2013

Purchase of brush hog for

Property Department

5/7/2013

Purchase of 28" square

scrub machine

5/2/2013

Purchase of 20 round tables for

Roam Chief Event Center

5/20/2013

(50,000.00)

Tabled by PBC*

(20,000.00)

Tabled by PBC*

(20,000.00)

(See #4 at bottom of page)

(10,000.00)

(See #5 at bottom of page)

(20,000.00)

Approved and Disbursed

(1,640.00)

Approved and Disbursed

(3,737.14)

Approved and Disbursed

(2,699.80)

Approved and Disbursed

Total:

(3,895,405.52)

Notes:

1. Disburse $100k for Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. as soon as practical.

2. Disburse $5k per year for ‘13, ‘14, ‘15, and ‘16 during the fall.

3. Disbursement guidelines are TBD by committee.

4. Disbursement is TBD by June 15, 2013.

5. Disbursement is to be for travel to NE only. Disbursed $700 in May 2013.

*PBC = Pawnee Business Council

Salzar Settlement Transaction History Concluded

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Indian health services center

VHA, Pawnee Tribe and I.H.S. Collaborate To Provide Greater Service

Photo by Toni Hill

By Joyce Oberly

Performance Improvement Officer

Pawnee Business Council President Marshall Gover (center) documents a historical moment.

Gover is joined by (back row, left to right) Gertie Lee, Patients benefits coordinator; Denise Miller, Medial Support assistant; Frank Adson, Business Office manager; Alyssa Goodfox, Patient

Benefits coordinator; (front row, left to right) Jack Floyd, Muskogee Regional Veterans Health Administration (VHA) director and Travis Scott, Pawnee Indian Health Services administrator.

On Friday, March 29th, the

Pawnee Service Unit hosted

Muskogee Regional Veterans

Health Administration (VHA)

Director, Jack Floyd, and

Pawnee President Marshall

Gover for a meeting between

the Pawnee Indian Health Service (I.H.S.), the Pawnee Nation and the VHA to officially

kick off the VHA reimbursement implementation plan.

This event is another step

in the collaborative partnership between the Veterans

Health Administration, Pawnee Nation and the I.H.S.

As a result of the partnership, the VHA is now able to

reimburse I.H.S. for direct

care services provided to eligible AI/AN Veterans.

VHA co-payments do not

apply to direct care services

provided by I.H.S. to eligible AI/

AN Veterans under this agreement.

The agreement between the

two agencies marks an important

partnering achievement for VA

and I.H.S. and is consistent with

the Administration’s goal to increase access to care for Veterans.

In addition, the Pawnee Service Unit coordinated with the

VHA to implement the Centralized Mail Out Pharmacy (CMOP)

program to provide patients with

the option of mail order prescriptions.

The Pawnee Service Unit also

began outreach efforts to assist

with enrolling veterans in VHA

health benefits.

A most recent development is

the privileging and credentialing

of I.H.S. health care providers to

produce direct referrals into VHA

Specialty Services.

Pawnee Laboratory Department Held Blood Drive

Photo by Toni Hill

By Joyce Oberly

Performance Improvement Officer

Coinciding with the annual Medical

Laboratory Professionals Week, the Pawnee

Laboratory Department hosted a blood drive

on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 from 11 a.m.

- 3 p.m..

LCDR Jeri Coats, Lab Supervisor, coordinated the event and encouraged all employees to donate blood.

Coats’ goal was to have 15 employees

agree to donate blood. By Tuesday, 20 employees signed up.

This was the third year Pawnee has host-

ed the blood drive and there are no immediate plans to change the annual event.

LCDR Coats stated, “I consider it to be

successful each year and OBI is always impressed with our numbers. I enjoy being the

coordinator for the event. I used to supervise a hospital blood bank so I know how

important those donations are and the true

impact they have on patients”.

For more information about giving

blood, contact the Pawnee Indian Health

Services clinic at (918) 762-6724.

Employee Health Nurse, Kirk Gatlin donating blood.

Walk-In Immunization Clinic in Community Health held every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Indian Health Services Clinic

(I.H.S. C.) No appointment is necessary. Patients may also get influenza vaccinations during regular clinic appointments. For more information,

call (918) 762-6724.

Foster Care Parents and CASA Volunteers Needed

Homes are needed for children

of all ages, from birth to 17, and for

all lengths of time, from a few days

to a few years.

Another great way to get involved

and help kids is through the Pawnee

Court Appointed Special Advocate

(CASA) Program.

CASA volunteers are individuals who receive training to be advo-

For more information about becates for kids involved in the child

coming a foster parent, contact the

welfare system.

For more information about the Indian Chid Welfare program at

Pawnee CASA Program, contact (918) 762-3873.

Helen Norris at (918) 762-3776.

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PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL FOURTH QUARTER 2012 MINUTES

The following are only a brief synopsis of topics and actions taken

by the Pawnee Business Council

(PBC).

March 13, 2013 PBC Meeting:

Six Council members were present (two vacancies). Those present provided reports on their meetings and Committees since the last

Council meeting. Executive Director Dawna Hare provided a report.

The minutes of the Jan. 14, 2013

PBC Meeting, the Feb. 2, 2013

Quarterly meeting and the Feb. 22,

2013 PBC meeting were approved.

Old Business:

The Tribal Development

Corporation (TDC) policies were

tabled.

Resolution 13-02 – the International Treaty to Protect the Sacred was approved.

Resolution 13-12 was approved to re-appoint Laura Melton

to the TDC Board and Resolution

13-13 was approved to appoint Carole Chapman to the TDC Board.

Added Item – Tribal Historic Preservation Officer budget is

approved with quarterly monitoring

and retro to Jan. 1, 2013.

Burial Assistance Policy

was approved with changes.

ommendation of the Settlement

Oversight Committee for $240,000

for burial assistance for tribal

members for two years, 2013 and

2014; $250,000 for school-age

student needs; supplement Elderly

Meals Program $81,900; purchase

schoolbooks for Pawnee Schools

for $4,250.

Resolution 13-18 to submit

a grant for child passenger safety

seats was approved.

Resolution 13-19 to submit

additional changes to the Gaming

Ordinance in order to come into

compliance with new NIGC rules

was approved.

Revisions to the tribal facilities rental agreement was approved.

Purchase requests – Property

To repair the north well –

bid in the amount of $8,085 was approved from the settlement reserve

funds.

To purchase two new lawn

mowers – bid in the amount of

$17,998 was approved from the

settlement reserve funds.

The 2014 Housing Budget

was approved.

March 27, 2013 PBC Meeting:

Five Council members were present and provided reports since their

last Council meeting. Executive

Director Dawna Hare gave a report

New Business (with Added items): and TDC provided reports that in1.

Travis Scott, CEO at the cluded their recent trip to the RES

Pawnee Indian Health Services Conference.

(I.H.S.) provided a report to Council on I.H.S.

The minutes of the March 13, 2013

Resolutions 13-15, 13-16 PBC Meeting were approved.

and 13-17 were approved to submit

the 2013 I CDBG project for Paw- Old Business:

nee Tribal Student Housing.

TDC policies were ap3.

A change order for work to proved.

be done on the Roundhouse proj- 2.

Resolution 13-22 to draw

ect was approved with funding to down proceeds of labor for the OEH

come from the Settlement Reserve Scattered Homes Project match of

Account in the amount of $6,440. $10,000 was approved.

This was to bore under the parking 3.

Resolution 13-23 - To aplot instead of trenching for utilities. prove appropriations from the

Council approved the rec- Salazar Settlement for approved

expenditures: Roundhouse renovations $317,000; Elder’s Center

tribal match $236,667; burial assistance $240,000 for two years;

Roundhouse renovations change

order $6,440; school-age children

clothing vouchers $250,000 for two

semesters (fall and spring); Title

VI Elderly Meals Program shortfall

$81,900; the repair of well #3 for

$8,085 and purchase two new lawn

mowers for $17,998 .

Added Item – The TERO

budget 4012 was approved.

Added Item – Three donation requests.

a. Standing Bear Breakfast in Nebraska – approved $300 sponsorship

b. Madison White – student – approved $300 donation match

Riverside Indian School –

approved $100 donation for Student Powwow

The Pawnee Nation College (PNC) Student Government

was given a $300 donation for their

Powwow

The Hukasa (Child Care

Center) budget was approved.

The PNC appropriation was

tabled.

New Business:

The Pawnee Indian Veteran’s Organization gave an update

on their activities and requested

assistance with the Homecoming.

tabled.

Council decided to review

the applicants for Public Defender

and select the top three to be interviewed at a later date.

Council approved Jack

Elsey as a Special Public Defender for the Pawnee Nation District

Court.

Resolutions 13-20 and Resolution 13-21 for Enrollment were

tabled because the Nasharo had not

met yet.

Resolution 13-22 was approved and appointed Delphine

Nelson to the Utility Authority

Commission.

Revisions to Human Resources policies, Section I. Political Activity, Item III. to come into

compliance with the Constitution

was approved.

April 3, 2013 PBC Meeting:

Five Council members were present and provided reports on their

meetings and Committees since the

last Council meeting. President

Gover was excused and there are

two vacancies on Council. Executive Director Dawna Hare provided

a report.

The minutes of the March 27, 2013

PBC meeting was approved with

corrections.

Old Business:

Resolution 13-20 for enrollment of new applications was approved.

Resolution 13-21 for enrollment documenting deceased members was approved..

Budget Committee Recommendations.

Resolution 13-25 was approved for appropriations from the

Settlement Fund for $10,000 for

the CASA Program and $10,000 for

the Title VII Program for two years

($5,000 for each year); $20,000

for the Pawnee School Language

and History Program ($5,000 for

four years); $25,000 for the Indiana University Language studies;

$10,000 for the Nasharo; $100,000

appropriation for the PNC; $50,000

for higher education college scholarships; $25,000 for graduate study

scholarships; $20,000 for cultural

activities outside of school and

$20,000 for Nebraska Lands.

Disclaimer: The PBC Minutes are published, without alteration, as presented to

the Communications Office by the Executive Office for placement.

PBC Minutes Continued on page 24.

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PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL FOURTH QUARTER 2012 MINUTES

PBC Minutes Continued from page 23.

Donation request for Zach

Rice and Taylor Moore to attend the

Language Institute for $300 each

was approved.

Approved revisions to the

Law Enforcement Budget

Approved lowering the price

of the Pawnee Pendleton to $225

plus tax.

PBC Meeting were approved.

Old Business:

Resolution 13-26 for the revision of the fiscal policies was tabled.

A request to remove Resolutions 12-48 and 12-49 from the list

of tabled items was denied until new

resolutions are brought forward to

replace these.

Request to fund radio towers

jointly from the ANA –IT grant and

Law Enforcement was approved.

The programs need to coordinate

with property regarding the location

of the towers.

eas was approved.

Permission was granted for

President Gover to submit a letter of request for the new Scattered

Homes Project with OEH.

The Burial Assistance Policy

was revised to change the age of a

child to one year to complete enrollment.

Council approved a letter

of support to oppose the Eagle Kill

Permit to a Wind Farm, supporting

the stance of the Osage Nation.

Resolution 13-29 was approve to change the alternate delegate to Richard Tilden for the UINOKT organization.

proved.

New Business:

Recommendations of the

Budget Committee:

Additional vendor for gaming background checks was approved.

Additional

funding

$6,617.38 for the telephone system

was approved.

$15, 000 was approved for a

new internet system was approved.

$10,562.29 was approved

for VM ware from Carahsoft

Resolution 13-30 for the

draw down of Proceeds of Labor

to provide a start up budget for the

Executive Session:

Pawnee Museum was approved for

Selection of Public Defend- $30,000.

Resolution 13-31 was apAfter coming out of Executive ses- proved for a no-cost extension/modsion, Council voted to table the se- ification to the Pari Elder’s Project.

lection of the Public Defender until

the new Council is seated.

Executive Session:

Selection of education director (three interviews)

May 8, 2013 PBC Meeting:

Screen prosecutor applications

Six Council members were present

and provided reports on their meet- After coming out of Executive sesings and committees since the last sion, Council selected Rebekah

Council meeting. There are two Horsechief as the new Education

vacancies on the Council. Execu- Division Director. Also, three top

tive Director Dawna Hare and TDC applicants were selected for the new

CEO Roger Smith provided reports Council to interview and make the

final selection. On May 18, 2013,

The minutes of the April 17, 2013 Inauguration and five new Council

PBC Meeting were approved.

members took their Oath of Office.

New Business:

The presentation by Scott

Big Horse and Wilson Pipestem Jr.

was removed from the agenda and

will be held after the Council meeting. This was regarding Eagle Kills

on Wind Farms located in Osage

Territory and in the migratory path

of the birds.

New Business:

Tribal member Alexander

Executive Session:

Horsechief present Council with a

Resolution 13-24 for En- petition with 55 names requesting

rollment.

the Salazar Settlement be provided

to tribal members as a per capita.

After coming out of Executive Ses- No action taken.

sion Resolution 13-24 was tabled 2.

PNE Wind made a presenwith the request that the Nasharo tation regarding the location of the

Council conduct further investiga- wind turbines on Pawnee land at

tion into the claim.

Chilocco. They still have to complete the environmental assessment.

April 17, 2013 PBC Meeting:

Mark Liegerot, agriculture

lease holder at Chilocco provided

Six Council members were present an update on the work he has comand provided reports on their meet- pleted this year.

ings and committees since the last 4.

Resolution 13-27 was apCouncil meeting. There are two va- proved to purchase equipment for

cancies on the Council. Executive property totaling $8,077.14 from

Director Dawna Hare was excused settlement funds. $1640 for a brush

and in her absence Division Direc- hog; $3,737.14 for a Square Scrub

tor and Ranger Monty Matlock and machine and $2,700 for the purTDC CEO Roger Smith provided chase of round tables for Roam

reports.

Chief Event Center.

Old Business:

Resolution 13-28 for the 1.

Resolution 13-26 for the ReThe minutes of the April 3, 2013 UML lease of Chilocco campus ar- vision of the Fiscal Policies was ap-

Disclaimer: The PBC Minutes are published, without alteration, as presented to

the Communications Office by the Executive Office for placement.

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PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS

#13-15 – A Resolution to submit

the 2014 ICDBG Grant for Pawnee

Tribal Student Housing Project –

Approved March 13, 2013 by a vote

of five for (Lone Chief, Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief and Nuttle) none

against, two vacancies, and one not

voting (President Gover).

#13-16 – A Resolution to commit leveraging for the 2014 ICDBG Grant

for Tribal Student Housing Project

(Leveraging to be provided by the

Pawnee Tribal Housing Authority)

– Approved March 13, 2013 by a

vote of five for (Lone Chief, Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief and Nuttle)

none against, two vacancies, and

one not voting (President Gover).

#13-17 – A Resolution for the Operations and Maintenance of the 2014

ICDBG Grant for Pawnee Tribal

Student Housing Project (Operations and Maintenance to be provided by the Pawnee Tribal Housing Authority) – Approved March

13, 2013 by a vote of five for (Lone

Chief, Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief

and Nuttle) none against, two vacancies, and one not voting (President Gover).

#13-18 – A Resolution to submit a

Child Passenger Safety Seat Grant

– Approved March 13, 2013 by a

vote of five for (Lone Chief, Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief and Nuttle)

none against, two vacancies, and

one not voting (President Gover).

#13-19 – A Resolution to submit

Revisions to the Gaming Ordinance

(to be in compliance with new

NIGC regulations) – Approved

March 13, 2013 by a vote of five for

(Lone Chief, Jestes, Tilden, Knife

Chief and Nuttle) none against,

two vacancies, and one not voting

(President Gover).

#13-20 – A Resolution for Enrollment – New applicants – Approved

April 3, 2013 by a vote of four for

(Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief and

Nuttle) none against, two vacancies, President Gover was excused

and one not voting (Vice-President

Lone Chief).

#13-21 – A Resolution for Enrollment – Documenting Deceased

Members – Approved April 3,

2013 by a vote of four for (Jestes,

Tilden, Knife Chief and Nuttle)

none against, two vacancies, President Gover was excused and one

not voting (Vice-President Lone

Chief).

#13-22 – A Resolution to Drawdown Proceeds of Labor for the

OEH Scattered Homes Project

Match of $10,000. – Approved

March 27, 2013 by a vote of five for

(Lone Chief, Jestes, Tilden, Knife

Chief and Nuttle) none against,

two vacancies, and one not voting

(President Gover).

#13-23 – A Resolution for Appropriation of funds from the Salazar

Settlement – Approved March 27,

2013 by a vote of five for (Lone

Chief, Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief

and Nuttle) none against, two vacancies, and one not voting (President Gover).

#13-24 – A Resolution for Enrollment - Individual – Tabled for

further research by Nasharo and

Enrollment April 3, 2013 by a vote

of five for (Lone Chief, Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief and Nuttle) none

against, two vacancies, and one not

voting (President Gover). (This

resolution remains tabled as of June

7, 2013.)

#13-25 – A Resolution for additional Appropriations from the Salazar

Settlement – Approved April 3,

2013 by a vote of four for (Jestes,

Tilden, Knife Chief and Nuttle)

none against, two vacancies, President Gover was excused and one

not voting (Vice-President Lone

Chief).

#13-26 – A Resolution to Revise

the Pawnee Nation Fiscal Policies

– Approved May 8, 2013 by a vote

of four for (Lone Chief, Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief) none against, two

vacancies, one absent (Nuttle) and

one not voting (President Gover).

#13-27 – A Resolution to Request

funds from Settlement Reserve Account – Approved April 17, 2013

by a vote of five for (Lone Chief,

Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief and

Nuttle) none against, two vacancies, and one not voting (President

Gover).

#13-28 – A Resolution to approve

the UML Lease of Chilocco campus

building and area – Approved April

17, 2013 by a vote of five for (Lone

Chief, Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief

and Nuttle) none against, two vacancies, and one not voting (President Gover).

#13-34 – A Resolution to update

Signatory Authority for BIA Form

4432 – Approved May 22, 2013 by

a vote of seven for (Pratt, Littlesun,

M. Nuttle, Tilden, Knife Chief and

Spottedhorsechief) none against,

and one not voting (President Gover).

#13-35 – A Resolution regarding

Conflict of Interest for Michael McBride to represent the Pawnee Nation in Tobacco Compact negotiations – Approved May 22, 2013 by

a vote of seven for (Pratt, Littlesun,

M. Nuttle, Tilden, Knife Chief and

Spottedhorsechief) none against,

and one not voting (President Gov#13-29 – A Resolution to change er).

alternate to UINOKT to Richard

Tilden – Approved April 17, 2013 #13-36 – A Resolution to Drawby a vote of five for (Lone Chief, down $20,000 from the Proceeds

Jestes, Knife Chief and Nuttle) of Labor Account for Disaster Asnone against, one abstain (Tilden), sistance for Tribal members – Aptwo vacancies, and one not voting proved May 22, 2013 by a vote of

(President Gover).

seven for (Pratt, Littlesun, M. Nuttle, Tilden, Knife Chief and Spot#13-30 – A Resolution to Draw- tedhorsechief) none against, and

down Proceeds of Labor ($30,000 one not voting (President Gover).

for Museum) – Approved May

8, 2013 by a vote of five for (Lone #13-37 – A Resolution to submit the

Chief, Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief ANA Language Grant (1 of 3 needand Nuttle) none against, two va- ed) – Approved May 22, 2013 by a

cancies, and one not voting (Presi- vote of seven for (Pratt, Littlesun,

dent Gover).

M. Nuttle, Tilden, Knife Chief and

Spottedhorsechief) none against,

#13-31 – A Resolution to request a and one not voting (President GovNo-cost Extension/Modification for er).

the Pari Elders Project – Approved

May 8, 2013 by a vote of five for #13-38 – A Resolution to submit the

(Lone Chief, Jestes, Tilden, Knife ANA Language Grant (2 of 3 needChief and Nuttle) none against, ed) – Approved May 22, 2013 by a

two vacancies, and one not voting vote of seven for (Pratt, Littlesun,

(President Gover).

M. Nuttle, Tilden, Knife Chief and

Spottedhorsechief) none against,

#13-32 – A Resolution to appoint and one not voting (President GovChris McCray to the Gaming Com- er).

mission – Approved May 22, 2013

by a vote of for (Pratt, Littlesun, #13-39 – A Resolution to submit the

M. Nuttle, Tilden, Knife Chief and ANA Language Grant (3 of 3 needNuttle) none against, and one not ed) – Approved May 22, 2013 by a

voting (President Gover).

vote of seven for (Pratt, Littlesun,

M. Nuttle, Tilden, Knife Chief and

#13-33 – A Resolution to Declare Spottedhorsechief) none against,

Election Results and provide new and one not voting (President GovSignatory Authority – Approved er).

May 22, 2013 by a vote of seven for

(Pratt, Littlesun, M. Nuttle, Tilden, Disclaimer: The PBC Resolutions are pubKnife Chief and Spottedhorsechief) lished, without alteration, as presented to

the Communications Office by the Execunone against, and one not voting tive Office for placement.

(President Gover).

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Pawnee Nation College

Pawnee Nation President Encourages PNC Graduates Of 2013

By Michael Burgess

Pawnee Nation College Faculty

Photo by Priscilla BeGaye

student due

to the fact

that he came

to PNC in

2009

complete his

High School

diploma,

which

did in 2010.

After that

achievement,

continued

toward the

goal of an

Associates of Arts

in American Indian

Former PBC Vice-President Mr. Charles Lone Chief (left) and PNC President Gwen Shunatona (right) stand with the PNC gradu- S t u d i e s

ates and other PNC faculty and Board of Directors.

from Bacone ColMarshall Gover, President of the lege from 1998-1999. Jamie is an

lege

Pawnee Nation Business Council, artist and has won many awards for Muskogee, OK via dual enrollment

encouraged Pawnee Nation Col- her paintings. From 2000 to 2010 at PNC. This has fostered his desire

lege graduates of the Class of 2013 she moved between both coasts of to work in tribal government and

to have the courage to take the next the nation, returning to Pawnee, management. Calvin states he is

steps of their lives after having OK, and resumed her educational very grateful to the Iowa Nation and

achieved Associate of Arts degrees. goals by enrolling at Pawnee Nation the PNC Oklahoma Native LeaderSelected as the Graduation Speaker College in 2010. Jamie is graduating ship Initiative program, for giving

for the May 11, 2013 Pawnee Na- with an Associate of Arts in Ameri- him the financial support to achieve

tion College graduation ceremony, can Indian Studies from PNC. She his Associate’s degree. Calvin states

President Gover urged PNC gradu- has plans to continue her education that he is also grateful to the creator

ates to continue their education to- by pursuing a Bachelor of Science for giving him insight on his eduward a Bachelors’ degrees, stating in Business Management.

cation and he now desires to return

“This is only your first step to an

Rheanna Wilde, another mem- to the Iowa Nation in a leadership

undefined career of success. You ber of the Pawnee Nation, graduated capacity.

have the chance to define that career from PNC this year after graduating

Walterene Hare, an enrolled

now.”

from Pawnee High School in 2009. citizen of the Otoe-Missouria NaPresident Gover went on to state She is the daughter of Donna Mul- tion, is also a descendant of the

that he was happy to be addressing der and Charles Wilde. Rheanna is Pawnee, Iowa, Seneca-Oneida, and

the largest graduating class of PNC another student who left Pawnee af- Yankton Sioux Nations. Walterene

and relayed a saying given to him ter high school yet returned to assist is graduating with her Associate

by an older Indian man while Gover her mother with the care of her fa- of Arts in American Indian Studwas a young man, stating he was ther. She and her siblings have done ies from PNC. Walterene has pertold “You can have anything you consistently well in school and now formed marvelously at her studies

want, as long as you are willing to both she and a sister have graduated all the while as a single mother of

pay the price to get it.” Gover was from PNC. Rheanna says that “with- two daughters, Elizabeth Pearl and

relaying the message that the gradu- out this Associate of Arts degree in Carly Rachel-Lynn. Renie, as she

ates have paid the price for this edu- American Indian Studies from PNC is known to family and friends, has

cation and he is encouraging them and encouragement from my family, plans to attend Oklahoma State Unito continue on paying the price and I would not be thinking of further- versity in the fall of 2013 to comachieve the highest education that ing my educational goals.” Rheanna plete her Bachelor of Science in

they possibly can.

is now pursuing enrollment at Ft. Business Management.

The graduates of Pawnee Na- Lewis College, Durango, CO. She

Genna Lee Gaskey-Banning,

tion College for School Year 2012- desires to achieve a Major in Native a citizen of the Jicarilla Apache

2013 are:

American and Indigenous Studies, Nation, has received her Associate

Jamie M. Rowe, of the Pawnee with a minor in Psychology.

of Arts in American Indian StudNation, is also a descendent of the

Calvin Rowe, a citizen of the ies from PNC. Genna is the proud

Wichita, Iowa, Otoe and Cherokee Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, is also de- mother of five children, all young

Nations. She is a life-long resident scended from the Pawnee Nation’s men, Braxton, Colton, Rowdy, Jesof Pawnee, having graduated from Kit-ke-hakhi Band, the Wichita se and Gage, who are all students in

Pawnee High School in 1998. She Tribe and the Cherokee Nation of the Pawnee Public Schools and very

attended Northern Oklahoma Col- Oklahoma. Calvin is a very proud involved in church and athletics. As

a student at PNC she has served as

the Historian and Secretary of the

PNC Student Government Association. As a devout member of her

church, Genna always strives to be

the person her personal savior, Jesus

Christ, has blessed her to be and has

plans to continue her education, at a

later time,

Louis Gray, Osage, of Pawhuska, OK, is proud to have graduated at the age of 60 with his Associate of Arts in American Indian

Studies from PNC. Louis has been

a part of the fourteen student cohort at the Osage Nation. In 2010

the Osage Nation, under direction

from the incoming President John

Redeagle, initiated a cohort of students to enroll at PNC; several of

these students graduated this past

April. As a student at PNC Louis

was able to maintain his position

of employment with the Osage Nation as the Coordinator of the Osage

Nation Primary Residential Treatment Center, an agency designed to

assist American Indians suffering

from substance abuse. Louis is also

a noted journalist having served in

the news industry with the Osage

Nation News, the Tahlequah Daily

Journal, and the Oklahoma Eagle.

Louis currently serves with several

boards or committees for the Osage

Nation, yet he truly enjoys spending

time with his wife, Michelle, and

being a grandpa with his grandchildren and great-children.

Danny Donaldson, of Pawnee,

is also a member of the fifth class

of PNC graduates with an Associate

of Arts in American Indian Studies.

Danny was Secretary of the Student Government Association, and

served in other capacities previously for the school organization. Danny formerly served in the United

States Air Force, having trained on

heavy equipment with an engineering company. Danny entered PNC

in 2010 and plans to continue his

education by pursuing a degree in

Ministry and Divinity. He desires to

achieve that degree and then return

to Pawnee, OK, to work in the community that he has been a part of his

entire life.

Milton Bruce Cass (Osage)

and Michael Rowton (Choctaw)

also received Associate of Arts degrees and Elijah Horsechief of the

Pawnee Nation received a General

Education Development (GED) certificate.

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Pawnee Nation College

Pawnee Nation College Fall 2013 Schedule

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CONDOLENCES

Vicky Kay Brown Smith

Nov. 8,1951 - May 9, 2013

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Vicky Kay Brown Smith, was

born Nov. 8,1951 she died, May

9, 2013. She resided in Texas

most of her life, but also lived

several years in Pawnee, Hominy and Fairfax, Okla. Vicky was

a housewife and loving mother.

Vicky

married

Charles

Smith, on Nov. 28, 1974. Vicky

was a descendant of the late William H. Brown. She was proceeded in death by her parents

and a son Cody Smith.

Survivors include her husband Charles, son William Smith

and wife Rachel of Bartelsville,

Okla., daughter Carly Zollars

and husband Jeremy of Stinnett,

Texas, and daughter Barbara

(Mason) Holden and husband

Roy of Gatesville, Texas, eight

grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

A private graveside service is

to be set at a later date, in Hominy, Okla. by the family.

Obituary provided by Vicky Kay Brown Smith’s family.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you asthe world

gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

John 14:27

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DENNIS JOSEPH WILLIAMS

July 30, 1956 - May 13, 2013

Dennis Joseph Williams was

born on July 30, 1956 in Pawnee, Okla. to Arthur Louis Williams and Delores Naomi Wilde

Riley. He passed from this life

on Monday, May 13, 2013 in

Oklahoma City, Okla. having

reached the age of 56 years, 10

months and 14 days.

He married Sharon Gordon

Williams, and was a computer

programmer. He loved doing

magic with cards, and also en-

joyed fishing and playing cards.

Dennis is survived by his

mother, Dolores Riley, Pawnee,

Okla.; brother, Charles Wilde,

Pawnee, Okla.; sister, Jennifer

Schulze, Sunburst, Mont.; three

sons, Jerron Kyle Williams,

Moore, Okla.; Dennis Joseph

Williams, Jr., Skedee, Okla.;

Wesley James Williams, Mannford, Okla.; 10 grandchildren,

plus many nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and

friends.

Services were held at 2 p.m.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the

Pawnee Nation Roam Chief

Event Center, Pawnee, Okla.

with Rev. James Eubanks officiating. Interment was at the

North Indian Cemetery, Pawnee, Okla., under the direction

of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla.

Obituary printed courtesy of the Pawnee Chief located in Pawnee, Okla.

Pawnee Nation also expresses condolences to the families of

Angela Bush, Crystal Maureen Johnson and Charles Robert

Caesar.

Obituaries were not available at the time of the Chaticks si Chaticks printing.

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CONDOLENCES

ISAAC LEROY REVELES

July 14, 2012 - April 3, 2013

Isaac Leroy Reveles, 8 month old son, of

Caroline Reveles, passed from this life on April

3, 2013, in Stillwater. Funeral services have been

entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral

Home and will be held at noon Monday, April 8,

2013, at the Otoe Baptist Church at the corner of

Highway 15 and

Otoe Street in Red Rock. Burial will follow

at the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Cemetery. Isaac

was born on July 14, 2012, in Ponca City. He

resided with his family in Red Rock for several

months before moving to Stillwater to be closer

to the rest of his family. He attended daycare at

Kid’s World Learning

Center in Stillwater and he enjoyed the wonderful care and attention his teachers provided.

Isaac was a happy and easy going child who loved

to dance. He was always smiling and growling

and he loved to make his cousins and brothers

laugh. Although his life on earth was short, he

made a long lasting imprint on the hearts of all

who knew him. Isaac was preceded in death

by his grandparents: Vernon

G. Tohee and Irene Knifechief Reveles, great

grandparents Caroline Deroin Knifechief and

Manuel Knifechief. He is survived by his mother

Caroline Reveles, three brothers Vincent, Manny

and Joseph Cerre. grandma Marlene Colclazier,

and numerous “auntiemomma’s,” uncles, and

cousins. Condolences may be sent to the family

via an online guest book at www.pmcfh.com.

Obituary printed courtesy of the Stillwater NewsPress located in Stillwater, Okla. Photo not available.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the

world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

John 14:27

DAVID NEWRIDER

March 30, 1929 - May 31, 2013

David D. NewRider was

born on March 30, 1929 in

Pawnee, Okla. to Jonathan

NewRider and Margaret Hand

NewRider.

He passed from this life on

Friday, May 31, 2013 in Tulsa,

Okla. having reached the age

of 84 years, two months, and

one day.

He was raised in Pawnee

and was a member of the Skidi

Band of the Pawnee Nation,

and has been a longtime resident of Tulsa.

He was a welder by trade,

loving husband, father, and

grandfather of four generations.

He was married for 50

years to the love of his life,

Lucille Thompson NewRider,

and she preceded him in death.

David is survived by

daughters, Liz, Billie Jo, Carol

(Riane), Tina, and Sherry Sue;

sons, David Alvis and Norman;

grandchildren, David, Tracy,

Daniel, Becky, Angie, Dawn,

Jamie, Michelle, JD, Kandi

Sue, Terry, Joyce, and Christina; great grandchildren, Lance,

Kyrah, Feather, Deziree’,

Emma, Aleah, Sophia, Nora,

Emmerson, Joe Joe, Joseph,

Jake, Bethany, Casey, Anthony, Ke’Ashia, Terea, La’Rico,

Lane, Kaleb, Nakota, Jerrett,

Kristian, Gabe, and Laydon;

and great-great grandchild,

Payson, plus a number of other

relatives, and many friends.

Besides his wife, Lucille,

he was preceded in death by

his parents, and two brothers,

Darnell NewRider and Gilbert

“Skip” NewRider.

Funeral Services were held

at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2013

at the Pawnee Nation Roam

Chief Event Center, Pawnee,

Okla. with Rev. Clarence Yahola officiating.

Interment will be at the

North Indian Cemetery, Pawnee, Okla. Arrangements are

being handled by Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla.

Obituary printed courtesy of the Pawnee Chief located in Pawnee, Okla.

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CONDOLENCES

Teresa Louise “Lo” Horsechief

Nov. 3,1966 - April 8, 2013

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She attended Pawnee

Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1985.

She furthered her education

at Southwestern Indian Poly

Technical Institute in Albuquerque, N.M., where she

received her Associate of

Science Degree in Computer

Science. After graduating in

1988 she moved to Billings,

Mont. and began her working

career with the Indian Health

Services, and after five years

of employment, she transferred to the Bureau of Indian

Affairs where she completed

ten faithful years of service.

She had to take an early retirement due to her health.

Teresa has always enjoyed dancing and going to Powwows, watching rodeos, playing with her grandchildren and visiting with family.

She was a good cook and specialized in making an excellent meal

Teresa Louise “Lo” Horsechief

was born on Nov. 3, 1966 to Lewis

Horsechief, Sr. and Eleanor EchoHawk Horsechief in Pawnee, Okla.

She passed from this life on Monday, April 8, 2013 in Tulsa, Okla.

having reached the age of 46 years,

five months and five days.

out of nothing.

Teresa was blessed to be survived by her son, Benjamin Lewis

Stewart and his wife, Angela and

their family, Bremerton, Wash.; her

beautiful daughter, Wynter Skye

Stewart, Pawnee, Okla.; two stepdaughters, Kristen Stewart, Lawton, Okla.; Tiara Stewart, Hardin,

Mont.; her very good friend: Vicky

Holdstheenemy, Crow Agency,

Mont.; aunts, Neva Moore, Pawnee,

Okla.; Susan Moore, Red Rock,

Okla.; uncles, Algar Horsechief,

Yale, Okla.; Donald White, Cleveland, Okla.; sisters, Cynthia Rice;

Juanita Lee Delodge; Tamra Twins,

all of Pawnee, Okla.; Nan and Ana

Yellowmule, Bernillio, N.M.; brothers, Lewis Horsechief, Jr. and his

family; Anthony Horsechief and

his family; Troy Horsechief; Jake

Leadingfox; brother-in-law; Brian

Knott; nieces, Bobbi Thompson,

Brianna Knott and Leliah Rice, all

of Pawnee, Okla.; nephews, Joe Don

Horsechief and his family; Elijah

Horsechief; Bronson Rice,

all of Pawnee, Okla.; grandchildren,

Izel Stewart, Zeke Stewart, Lansing

Stewart, Donnie Horsechief, Nicole

Thompson and Tyler Thompson,

plus many, many other relatives,

and friends.

Teresa was preceded in death

by her parents, Lewis and Eleanor

Horsechief; maternal grandmother,

Manuella Goodchief Echohawk;

sister, Jennifer Horsechief Knott;

niece, Jena Mandi Knott; brotherin-law, Darrel Rice, Sr.; and aunt,

Marcella Lyons.

Services were held at 1 p.m.,

Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the

Pawnee Nation Roam Chief Event

Center, Pawnee, Okla., with Pastor

Lewis Bernard officiating. Interment was held at the North Indian

Cemetery, Pawnee, Okla., under the

direction of Poteet Funeral Home,

Pawnee, Okla.

Dinner was served at the Pawnee Nation Roam Chief Event Center following the interment.

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MARY RUTH RICE

April 4, 1963 - April 11, 2013

Mary Ruth

Rice was born on April 4, 1963 in

Pawnee, Okla. Her parents were

Herbert John Berg and Anne Louise Berg. She passed from this life

on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at her

home in Pawnee, Okla. having

reached the age of 50 years and

seven days.

She attended Pawnee Public Schools, graduating with the

Class of 1981, and participated

in the Pawnee High School Band.

She worked at the Indian Health

Services in Pawnee for nine years

as a medical assistant.

She was affiliated with First

Assembly of God Church of Pawnee. She loved her grandchildren,

Obituaries printed courtesy of the Pawnee Chief located in Pawnee, Okla.

and they were the light of her eye.

She had a laugh you couldn’t forget. She enjoyed listening to music, and was a great dancer, and

was also a great sister and wonderful mother.

Mary is survived by her children, James Eugene Henson, Stillwater, Okla.; Mystic Anne Rice;

Leola Minniebell Willis; Lady

Dollarbill Willis; William Herbert Willis, all of Pawnee, Okla.;

grandchildren, Michael James

Henson, Bradley Cole Henson,

Nekole Ezmirellda Willis, Kaydence Dawn Smith, Christopher

James Smith, Jr., Marvin Cornell

Prather, Jr.; sister, Aline Walker,

Stillwater, Okla.; brothers, Norman Darrold Rice; Freddie Tom

Sloan; mother, Charolett

Bentley, all of Oklahoma City,

Okla., plus many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mary was preceded in death

by her parents, Herbert and Anne

Berg; her biological father, Norman Ross Rice; brother, Edmond

Ross Rice; and sister, Margaret

Louise Rice.

Services were held at 2 p.m.,

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the

First Assembly of God Church,

Pawnee, Okla. with Rev. James

Eubanks officiating.

Interment was at the North

Indian Cemetery, Pawnee, Okla.,

under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla.

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Birthday Greetings!

community Highlights

Happy 6th Birthday

Gabe

Happy 2nd Birthday

Mason

Photo by Joseph Piccolella

Photo by Gwen Piccolella

Love Dad, Mom, & Mason

Love Dad, Mom, & Gabe

Congratulations Autumn!

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Vivian (Evora) Only A Chief of Los

Angeles, Calif. Her brothers are

Daniel Evora of Los Angeles, Calif.; Devon Only A Chief of Ponca

City, Okla.; and Aaron Mulder of

Pawnee, Okla. She is graduating

top of her class being ranked number one, with highest honors.

Some of her accomplishments

include current class president, and

has served as junior class vice president, sophomore class president,

and freshman class secretary-treasurer.

Her participation in school activities have been the Northern

Plains Indian Club (2010 princess

and 2011 vice president), PeaceAutumn is an enrolled Paw- makers (2013 secretary), and Beta

nee Nation Tribal member and the Club (ran for state office). In athdaughter of John Only A Chief and letics, she has played basketball all

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Congratulations Taylor!

Taylor Delbert Moore the son

of Allen and Stella Moore of Pawnee, Okla. was awarded a Bachelors of Arts degree in Native

American Studies and a minor

in Linguistics from Northeastern State University, Tahlequah,

Okla. on May 11, 2013.

Taylor a distinguished graduate maintained a 4.0 gpa and was

inducted into the Magna Cum

Laude Honor Society.

Taylor has been accepted as

four years and was a varsity team

member as a sophomore, junior and

senior.

She is also a four-time state

qualifier in track, once for the

1600m relay (freshman year) and

the 1600m run for her remaining

years, placing fourth this last year.

She received the Lady Bear Award

for most contribution to Pawnee

High School athletics program and

the Stacy Howell Scholar Athlete

Award for outstanding academics

and sports participation.

She has been the recipient of the

Title 7 Academic Award numerous

times, and many PHS Certificates

of Excellence for her courses. She

is a member of the Oklahoma Honor Society and the Oklahoma Indian

Honor Society. Community service

has included serving as the 2012

Pawnee Nation Tribal Princess, active member of the Pawnee Indian

Baptist Church, and shadowed for

Senator Griffin’s office at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Her future plans are to continue

her education with her “Oklahoma’s Promise” and Gate Millennium Scholarships. She is accepted to

Oklahoma State University, where

she will major in Nutritional Sciences then pursue a master’s degree

in Occupational Therapy at an Ivy

League institution.

For your dedication and hard

work, may God continue to bless

you as you prepare for life through

education.

With love, Dad

Get

a summer Linguistics intern at

the Washington, D.C. "Breath of

Life" Archival Institute for Ingenious Languages.

Taylor is the grandson of Neva

HorseChief Moore of Pawnee and

the late Thurman Moore.

Taylor is also the grandson

of Andrew and Georgia Adson of

Maramec, Okla.

Congratulations Taylor!

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Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation

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the coming

year while

evaluating

on a continual basis

what strategies aren’t

working.

For example, profit

evaluations

lead to the

closing

the StoneWolf

Deli

but a different strategy

will be utilized to generate

revenue using

that space.

In 2012 PTDC explored different approaches to profit making

that was tremendously beneficial to

the corporation, then in November

2012 a list of capital improvement

The year 2012 was an outstanding year for the Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation (PTDC) as

the chart indicates. PTDC sent to

the Nation a total of $1,331,020.52

in sales taxes, rents, licenses and

Paid Advertisement

permits, assessment fees and income share distributions for the

year.

The corporation will continue

to maintain an effective strategy

for profit improvements through

Paid Advertisement

projects was developed by the

Board of Directors and the Chief

Executive Officer (CEO) for 2013.

PTDC is looking toward and

building toward the future of the

Pawnee Nation and is excited to

begin 2013 by pushing the margins.

Although PTDC recognizes

some improvements may not be

immediately visible, the long-term

benefits will be greatly significant.

Keep your eyes open for changes

around the PTDC businesses.

PTDC is fortunate to have wonderful employees with a shared

vision of success; a CEO who in

March 2012 took on the challenge

of pulling the corporation out of

the status quo; a Board of Directors that serves the Pawnee Nation

government and understands their

job as board members; but more

importantly PTDC has had the support of the Tribal government.

That support has allowed the

corporation to grow and realize its

potential, evident in the payment

chart.

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