# The Official Pawnee Nation PBC Election Results (2013) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apawnee_oklahoma%3A516773fbaa424478 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text 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 Page 17 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 Page 2 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 Chaticks si Chaticks All rights reserved. No part of this publication 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. All rights reserved. Chaticks si Chaticks - Summer 2013 Page 3 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. Page 4 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 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%) Page 5 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 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. Page 6 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 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. Page 7 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 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. Chaticks si Chaticks 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. Page 8 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 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 Page 9 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 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 Page 10 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 Summer youth program Page designed by Coleman Pratt Communications Summer Worker Photo by Coleman Pratt 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 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. Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 Page 11 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 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. Page 12 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 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 Photo by Coleman Pratt Violence Against Women Marlon Houston, Jr. is helping out at True Value. Page 13 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 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 Photo by Coleman Pratt Human Resources Pawnee Nation I.T. Photo by Coleman Pratt 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. Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 Page 14 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 Page 15 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 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. Page 16 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 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 Photo by Toni Hill Photo by Toni Hill Please see the Pawnee Chief ’s article reprinted on page 4. Photo by Toni Hill 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 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 Page 17 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 Page 18 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 Photo by Bill Howell/Pawnee Chief Photo by Bill Howell/Pawnee Chief Photo by Bill Howell/Pawnee Chief 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 at 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 Page 19 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. Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 Page 20 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. Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 Page 21 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 Page 22 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 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. Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 Page 23 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: 1. The Tribal Development Corporation (TDC) policies were tabled. 2. Resolution 13-02 – the International Treaty to Protect the Sacred was approved. 3. 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. 4. Added Item – Tribal Historic Preservation Officer budget is approved with quarterly monitoring and retro to Jan. 1, 2013. 5. 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. 5. Resolution 13-18 to submit a grant for child passenger safety seats was approved. 6. Resolution 13-19 to submit additional changes to the Gaming Ordinance in order to come into compliance with new NIGC rules was approved. 7. Revisions to the tribal facilities rental agreement was approved. 8. Purchase requests – Property a. To repair the north well – bid in the amount of $8,085 was approved from the settlement reserve funds. b. To purchase two new lawn mowers – bid in the amount of $17,998 was approved from the settlement reserve funds. 9. 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 2. 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. 1. 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 4. 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 . 4. Added Item – The TERO budget 4012 was approved. 5. Added Item – Three donation requests. a. Standing Bear Breakfast in Nebraska – approved $300 sponsorship b. Madison White – student – approved $300 donation match c. Riverside Indian School – approved $100 donation for Student Powwow d. The Pawnee Nation College (PNC) Student Government was given a $300 donation for their Powwow 6. The Hukasa (Child Care Center) budget was approved. 7. The PNC appropriation was tabled. New Business: 1. The Pawnee Indian Veteran’s Organization gave an update on their activities and requested assistance with the Homecoming. tabled. 2. Council decided to review the applicants for Public Defender and select the top three to be interviewed at a later date. 3. Council approved Jack Elsey as a Special Public Defender for the Pawnee Nation District Court. 4. Resolutions 13-20 and Resolution 13-21 for Enrollment were tabled because the Nasharo had not met yet. 5. Resolution 13-22 was approved and appointed Delphine Nelson to the Utility Authority Commission. 6. 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: 1. Resolution 13-20 for enrollment of new applications was approved. 2. Resolution 13-21 for enrollment documenting deceased members was approved.. 3. Budget Committee Recommendations. a. 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. Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 Page 24 PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL FOURTH QUARTER 2012 MINUTES PBC Minutes Continued from page 23. b. Donation request for Zach Rice and Taylor Moore to attend the Language Institute for $300 each was approved. c. Approved revisions to the Law Enforcement Budget d. Approved lowering the price of the Pawnee Pendleton to $225 plus tax. PBC Meeting were approved. Old Business: 1. Resolution 13-26 for the revision of the fiscal policies was tabled. 2. 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. 3. 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. 6. Permission was granted for President Gover to submit a letter of request for the new Scattered Homes Project with OEH. 7. The Burial Assistance Policy was revised to change the age of a child to one year to complete enrollment. 8. Council approved a letter of support to oppose the Eagle Kill Permit to a Wind Farm, supporting the stance of the Osage Nation. 9. Resolution 13-29 was approve to change the alternate delegate to Richard Tilden for the UINOKT organization. proved. New Business: 1. Recommendations of the Budget Committee: a. Additional vendor for gaming background checks was approved. b. Additional funding of $6,617.38 for the telephone system was approved. c. $15, 000 was approved for a new internet system was approved. d. $10,562.29 was approved for VM ware from Carahsoft 2. 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 1. Selection of Public Defend- $30,000. er 3. 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: 1. Selection of education director (three interviews) May 8, 2013 PBC Meeting: 2. 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: 1. 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: 1. Tribal member Alexander Executive Session: Horsechief present Council with a 1. 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: 3. 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: 5. 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. Cash Prizes! Up to $500!!! Come! Every 1st Saturday of every month for Rise and Shine 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. @ 291 Agency Rd., This is a Pawnee Nation Casino! Paid Advertisement Pawnee, Okla. Page 25 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 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). Page 26 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 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 to complete his High School diploma, which he did in 2010. After that achievement, he 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 of 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. Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 Pawnee Nation College Pawnee Nation College Fall 2013 Schedule Page 27 Page 28 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 CONDOLENCES Vicky Kay Brown Smith Nov. 8,1951 - May 9, 2013 Submitted photo 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 Submitted photo 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. Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 Page 29 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. Page 30 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 CONDOLENCES Teresa Louise “Lo” Horsechief Nov. 3,1966 - April 8, 2013 Submitted photo 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. Submitted photo 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. Page 31 Chaticks si Chaticks - summer 2013 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! Submitted photo 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 Submitted photo 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! YOUR Pendleton Blanket! Call (918) 762-3624. Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation Submitted by the Tribal Development Corporation Submitted photo the coming year while evaluating on a continual basis what strategies aren’t working. For example, profit evaluations lead to the closing of 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. --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apawnee_oklahoma%3A516773fbaa424478. Public record. Not legal advice.