# Pawnee Business Council Resolutions (2015) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apawnee_oklahoma%3A571490fe0cac4a45 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text In this Issue: Pawnee Business Council Resolutions Page Two Pawnee Business Council Minutes Page Three Pawnee Tribal Members on Cobell list Page Eight The History of Pawnee Homecoming Page Twelve Official Publication of the Pawnee Nation CHATICKS SI CHATICKS July 2015 Men of Men Volume 15 Issue 3 The Inauguration of four new Members of the Pawnee Business Council is held on May 16th President Misty Nuttle takes the Oath of Office, holding the Bible is her grandmother, Neva Moore. Treasurer M. Angela Thomposon takes the Oath of Office while her mother, Carol Nuttle, holds the Bible. Sammye Adson, Council Seat #1 takes the Oath of Office while her mother, GeorgiaMae Adson, holds the Bible. Dawna Hare, Council Seat #2 takes the Oath of Office as her Aunt, Marlene Riding In Mahmeah, holds the Bible On Saturday May 16, 2015 an Inauguration was held at the Multi-purpose Building to swear in the newly elected Officials of the Pawnee Nation. Dianne Barker-Harold, Pawnee Nation District Court Chief Judge, administered the oath of Office to the new Business Council Members. Pawnee Nation District Court Clerk, Susie Kanuho assisted Judge Barker-Harold with the swearing in. The events began with the Pawnee Veterans bringing in the flag to begin the festivities along with an honor song sung by Pat LeadingFox and his son. The Master of Ceremony for the Inauguration was former President of the Pawnee Nation, George Howell. Also present to do the signing of the Lord’s prayer were Sky Seeing LeadingFox, Pawnee Nation Princess and Sara LlamasHowell, Wichita Princess Little Sister. Both young ladies did a great job. Steven Moore, with assistance from Taylor Moore did a Cedar Ceremony for the newly elected officials. A large crowd of family and supporters of the newly elected officials was in attendance at the Ceremony. The events concluded with a luncheon hosted by Pawnee Nation Tribal Development Corporation. Message from President Nuttle them acclimated to their tribal administrative/management role as quickly as possible as well as providing a refresher for our experienced business council members. We are finalizing a committees and commissions handbook, which will provide valuable information to those who serve in those positions and assist in providing guidance to key resource or governing documents. This is being done to establish a standard system of operations for committees and commission appointments. The new council members are being provided with tribal governing documents, law and order codes, articles of incorporation, by-laws, etc. so they will be aware of what governs tribal programs, services and tribal entities, such as the Housing Authority, Pawnee Nation College and Tribal Development Corporation. We will have a 2-day orientation training for the Pawnee Business Council and look forward to moving full steam ahead after completion. We have discussed community meetings, re-development of tribal infrastructure, addressing corrective action plans and most importantly strategic planning. I also would like to stress, the needs, concerns and issues of our tribal members do not go unknown. They may not be resolved as timely as individuals would like them to be; however, we try our best to remedy them in the best way and utilize the resources to the best of our capability, in accordance with the policy, rules and regulations that govern the program. In order to address the needs of our tribal members fully, we will need any and all feedback from you, the tribal member, to participate in the community meetings or other venues or platforms available to make your issues, concerns or recommendations heard. We wish to devise a Strategic Plan that is true to our needs and reflects all the concerns and issues of our Nation. Once this is finalized, we can begin looking for resources to make these priorities and goals a reality. We have historically been stuck in the planning phase but I do not anticipate this as we have very resultoriented and determined Individuals serving on the business council. We are looking forward to the 69th Annual Pawnee Indian Veterans Homecoming, which will be held July 2-5, 2015. The Homecoming event is a celebration and recognition event to honor the present and past military service of our Pawnee Nation members. During the Homecoming event, the Tax Department and Enrollment Office will be working a flex schedule to accommodate tribal members who wish to utilize their services. Please make sure the enrollment office has your current address to ensure you are included in all tribal mailings and inquiries. The Pawnee Nation programs and departments have been working hard, planning events throughout the entire weekend and have tried to incorporate activities for all ages. For more information or event information, please visit the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Facebook page. We hope everyone enjoys their 4th of July weekend and has a safe and responsible weekend. Nowa. There has been a tremendous amount of undertakings at the Pawnee Nation, with the introduction of new business council members, and with myself transitioning from the Treasurer position to presidency. Remembering my experience as a new council member, I am trying to create a beneficial and relevant orientation for our new council members to get Pawnee Nation Member is crowned Miss American Indian Oklahoma State University Congratulations from a Dad to a Daughter Autumn Only A Chief Congratulations to my Daughter Autumn Only A Chief on being crowned Miss American Indian Oklahoma State University 2015-2016. Autumn is an enrolled member of the Pawnee Nation and has completed her sophmore year second semester with a 4.0 gpa. She was also awarded “Up and Coming Leader” at the Oklahoma Native American Students in Higher Education ONASHE 2015 Conference. Currently Autumn is attending Columbia University in NYC for a summer internship having been selected 1 of 42 candidates out of 2,500 applicants nationwide. Autumn is very active in student affairs along with donating her time the last 2 years with the Turning Point Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center. Page 2 July 2015 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS we can be able to provide services to all tribal members no matter where they live. M. Angela Thompson, Pawnee Nation Treasurer Message from Pawnee Nation Treasurer Nawa Ahkitadu, I want to thank all the voters who participated in this year’s election, we had a total of 462 voters and it looks like we have some work to do in reaching out to all our constituents/tribal members. During my campaign many folks approached me and brought out issues some of the topics that I heard were: 1. Why should I vote, we do not live in the Pawnee area and therefore we do not receive any services. 2. Travel, where they going and what they bringing back. 3. Accountability throughout the whole Nation including our enterprises. 4. Transparency. In my opinion, everyone should vote, no matter where they reside and even if they do not receive services. Because, it is the ELECTED Pawnee Business Council (PBC) who will make the decisions to serve outside the local and Pawnee area and if you choose not to voice your opinion by casting your votes than this may never happen, you have a choice to vote the best candidate in office who will share in your wishes. 2. It is your sovereign right as a Pawnee, as I stated in my campaign there are a few things that cannot be taken away unless “we allow them to be taken away” our language, our land, our culture and heritage, who our members are and who we vote for as our tribal leaders. The decisions that are made will not only affect you now but your future ancestry for years to come and who knows they may choose to reside in the Pawnee area. Also, we want to build our Nation’s economy so that one day Pawnee Business Council Resolutions and Meeting Minutes can be viewed at www. pawneenation.org under the Government page. PBC RESOLUTIONS #15-01 – Resolution was Withdrawn. #15-02 – A Resolution to approve forty-one eligible applicants to be added to the Pawnee Membership Roll – Approved January 14, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, one abstaining, three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-03 – A Resolution to approve to note the date of death of the fifteen (15) deceased members on the Membership Roll and remove them from the Annuity Roll – Approved January 14, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-04 – A Resolution to accept the Absolute Relinquishment of Rebekah Ann Horse Chief from the Pawnee Nation and Rebekah Ann Horse Chief will be removed permanently from the Pawnee Nation membership roll – Approved January 14, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-05 – A Resolution to accept the Absolute Relinquishment of James Elmo Wilde from the Pawnee Nation and James Elmo Wilde will be removed permanently from the Pawnee Nation membership roll - Approved January 14, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-06 – A Resolution to accept the Absolute Relinquishment of Danelle Marie Johnson from the Pawnee Nation and Danelle Marie Johnson will be removed permanently from the Pawnee Nation membership roll – Approved January 14, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-07 – A Resolution to accept the Absolute Relinquishment of Orion Emory Bush from the Pawnee Nation and Orion Emory Bush will be removed permanently from the Pawnee Nation membership roll - Approved January 14, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-08 – A Resolution to accept the Absolute Relinquishment of Zach Franklin Marvin Allen from the Pawnee Nation and Zach Franklin Marvin Allen will be removed permanently from the Pawnee Nation membership roll - Approved January 14, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero I feel very confident and excited about our newly elected council we have had 2 regular meetings and 1 Quarterly meeting since inauguration. Although, we are still getting acclimated to our positions, we are also identifying processes and protocols that will maximize our way of doing business. I am still gathering information to be fiscally responsible to you, the people. Once I have all this information I will publish a financial report that shows the current financial status of the Pawnee Nation when I took office. I will provide an update to this report each quarter within the Chaticks-si-Chaticks and on the website. Budget call was just issued and we will be conducting budget training June 15-17. The 2016 Comprehensive Budget will be finalized on or before October 1, 2015. In regard to travel, accountability, and transparency we are reviewing the travel policy, establishing a travel trip report which will identify how the travel/training/conferences will benefit the Pawnee Nation and how it will be implemented. As I and President Nuttle sign checks on a weekly basis we are asking questions and asking for further documentation, if needed. Therefore, I respectfully ask that all employees and tribal members be patient with us and understand that we ask questions not to be directly against you but that we are looking at protecting the assets and resources of the Pawnee Nation, it is not personal. We were elected to and have the responsibility to ensure that we are spending our limited resources in an appropriate manner that limits waste and excess spending. The goal is to ensure that all our funds are expended according to fiscal policies so they do not incur audit findings. I look forward to serving as your Treasurer for the next four years and working with the entire PBC in establishing our goals and serving the Pawnee people. I hope to see you at Pawnee Homecoming, come by our camp and eat supper with us, we usually serve around 5:30PM, and our camp is the Nuttle Camp located directly behind the East Bleachers!! Tatachikstehu. M. Angela Thompson, Treasurer Pawnee Business Council abstaining, three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-09 – A Resolution to remove Mark Lloyd Bush from the Pawnee Nation membership roll for dual enrollment - Approved January 14, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-10 – A Resolution to approve the transfer of Annuity Funds for FY 2014 - Approved January 14, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three absent (M.Nuttle, K.Knife Chief, L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-11 - A Resolution to approve the transfer of Annuity Funds for FY 2015 – Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (M.Nuttle) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-12 - A Resolution to appoint Joseph Hawkins Jr. to the Pawnee Nation Sports Commission effective January 28, 2015, whose term of office will expire January 28, 2017 – Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (M.Nuttle) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-13 – A Resolution to appoint Lyle Fields to the Pawnee Nation Sports Commission effective January 28, 2015 whose term of office will expire January 28, 2017 –Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (M.Nuttle), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-14 – A Resolution to appoint Pius Spottedhorsechief to the Pawnee Nation Sports Commission effective January 28, 2015 whose term of office will expire January 28, 2017 – Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (M.Nuttle), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-15 –A Resolution to for Attorney Engagement with Janov Law Offices for the Pawnee Nation Transportation and Safety Department and the Transit Program – Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (M.Nuttle), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-16 – A Resolution to appoint Lily Harms to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission - Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of seven for, zero against, zero abstaining, zero absent, and one not voting (President Gover). #15-17 – A Resolution to appoint Gloria (Kay) Taylor to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of seven for, zero against, zero abstaining, zero absent, and one not voting (President Gover). #15-18 – A Resolution to appoint Elizabeth Blackowl to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of seven for, zero against, zero abstaining, zero absent, and one not voting (President Gover). #15-19 –A Resolution to appoint Kathy Daniels to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission - Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of seven for, zero against, zero abstaining, zero absent, and one not voting (President Gover). #15-20 – A Resolution to appoint David Stewart to the Pawnee Nation Sports Commission Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of seven for, zero against, zero abstaining, zero absent, and one not voting (President Gover). #15-21 – A Resolution to approve appropriations from the Motor Fuels Fund Account in the amount of $10,000 to be used for the Elders and Handicap Assistance for the CHR Program - Approved January 28, 2015 by a vote of seven for, zero against, zero abstaining, zero absent, and one not voting (President Gover). #15-22 – A Resolution to confirm the appointment of the Honorable Dianne Barker-Harold to serve as the Chief Judge of the Pawnee Nation District Court for a period of six (6) years as per Pawnee Law and Order Code, Chapter 2, Section 3 with term to expire March 6, 2021 - Approved March 6, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (K.Knife Chief), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-23 - A Resolution to confirm the appointment of the Gregory Smith to serve as the Justice of the Pawnee Nation Supreme Court for a period of eight (8) years as per Pawnee Law and Order Code, Chapter 2, Section 3 with term to expire March 6, 2023 - Approved March 6, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (K.Knife Chief), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-24 – A Resolution to acknowledge that there has been community involvement in the development of the proposal for the Pawnee Language Restoration Project and that the tribal community will continue to be involved for the duration of the project – Approved February 27, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (B.Pratt), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-25 – A Resolution to approve the submission of the grant proposal to the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) for the Pawnee Language Restoration Project – Approved February 27, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (B.Pratt), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-26 – A Resolution to approve the request for Tribal disbursement in the amount not to exceed $28,800 from Proceeds of Labor Account for July 2015 the Higher Education Scholarships – Approved February 27, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (B.Pratt), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-27 – A Resolution to authorize the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pawnee Agency, to accept, approve and execute the mineral leases, determined to be the best interest of the Nation and individual landowners, in accordance with regulations contained in 25 CFR Part 212 – Leasing on Allotted Lands for Mineral Development – Approved February 27, 2015 by a vote of three for (M.Nuttle, A.Spottedhorsechief, President Gover – Tie Breaker), two against (P.Littlesun, K.Knife Chief), zero abstaining, and two absent (B.Pratt, R.Tilden, L.Teter ). #15-28 – A Resolution to approve the development and submission of a renewal application for the Community Health Representative and EMS Program – Approve February 27, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three absent (B.Pratt, R.Tilden, L.Teter ), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-29 – A Resolution to approve the submission and of a proposal to the Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service contract to renew the contract for I.H.S. Housekeeping/ Grounds Maintenance – Approved February 27, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three absent (B.Pratt, R.Tilden, L.Teter ), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-30 - A Resolution to approve the submission and of a proposal to the Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service contract to renew the contract for the Substance Abuse Program –Approved February 27, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three absent (B.Pratt, R.Tilden, L.Teter ), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-31 – A Resolution to approve the development and submission of a renewal application for Health Education –Approved February 27, 2015 by a vote of four for, zero against, zero abstaining, three absent (B.Pratt, R.Tilden, L.Teter ), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-32 – A Resolution to approve the request for Tribal disbursement in the amount not to exceed #10,560 from the Proceeds of Labor Account for the ClientTrack Software outstanding invoice – Approved March 11, 2015 by a vote of four for (M.Nuttle, R.Tilden, K.Knife Chief, A.Spottedhorsechief), zero against, zero abstaining, three absent (M.Gover, B.Pratt, L.Teter) and one not voting (Secretary Littlesun). #15-33 – A Resolution to appoint Arthur Thompson Jr. to the Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation Board, Seat #1 – Approved April 3, 2015 by a vote of seven for, zero against, zero abstaining, zero absent and one not voting (President Gover). #15-34 – A Resolution to appoint Carol Nuttle to the Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation Board, Seat #7 - Approved April 3, 2015 by a vote of seven for, zero against, zero abstaining, zero absent and one not voting (President Gover). #15-35 – A Resolution to approve that all Federal and State Grant Program budgets are approved to continue at the 2014 approved spending level with a Quarterly Cost Review no later than April 30, 2015 pending the approval of the FY 2015 Budgets – Approved March 25, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (M.Nuttle), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-36 – A Resolution to appoint Reva Mariah ShieldChief to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission – Approved April 22, 2015 by a vote of five for, zero against, zero abstaining, two absent (B.Pratt, M.Nuttle) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-37 – A Resolution to approve the assignment of lease of said property lands totaling 823.56 acres for the rest of the period of five years for an amount of $21,600.00 annually. The assignee, Curtis Winney, is responsible for completing all terms of Items A - J. Specified Practices and additional lease requirements on this lease beginning as of this date and ending December 31, 2018 – Approved May 13, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (L.Teter) and one not voting. #15-38 – A Resolution to approve the advertised lease with Billy Bledsoe of said property lands totaling 423.5 acres for a period of one year for $4,900.00 annually. The lessee, Billy Bledsoe, is responsible for completing all terms of Items A - J. Specified Practices and additional lease requirements on this lease beginning January 1, 2016 ending December 31, 2016. This is in accordance with regulation contained in 25 CFR Part 162 Subpart B – Agriculture Leases – Approved April 22, 2015 by a vote of five for, one against (P.Littlesun), zero abstaining, one absent (B.Pratt), and one not voting (President Gover). #15-39 – A Resolution to approve the request for Tribal disbursement in the amount not to exceed $120,000 from the Proceeds of Labor Account for Burial Assistance – Approved April 22, 2015 six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (B.Pratt) and one not voting (President Gover). Page 3 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS #15-40 – A Resolution to approve the revision of the Pawnee Nation’s Fiscal Policies and Procedures Manual’s “Section VI, Burial Policy” to the ending date of December 31, 2016 – Approved April 22, 2015 six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (B.Pratt) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-41 – A Resolution to appoint Nancy Moore to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission – Approved April 22, 2015 and Amended May 13, 2015 by a vote of five for, zero against, one abstaining (M.Nuttle), one absent (L.Teter) and one not voting (President Gover). #15-42 – A Resolution to approve payment of $2,000 to be paid to the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas (UINOKT) for membership dues, and naming W. Bruce Pratt as Delegate and Phammie Littlesun as the Alternate Delegate – Approved and Amended June 10, 2015 by a vote of five for, zero against, two abstaining (B.Pratt, P.Littlesun), and one not voting (President Nuttle). NEW BUSINESS: 1. A motion was made by Bruce Pratt to approve the Architect Engineering Contract amount at $99,600, seconded by Phammie Littlesun. 2. A motion was made by Bruce Pratt to approve Resolution #15-10 for the 2014 Annuity drawdown, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 3. A motion was made by Bruce Pratt to approve the Workers Comp, Auto and Business Liability Renewal, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 4. TERO Update – TERO Director gave an update on the TERO Department. 5. Enrollment Department: a. A Motion was made by Richard Tilden to approve Resolution #15-02 for New members, seconded by Bruce Pratt. #15-43 – A Resolution to adopt OMB 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Final Rule and will develop and adopt policies and procedures to comply with the Office of Management and Budgets’ new uniform guidance within one year of OMB’s final rule dated December 26, 2014 – Approved May 13, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (L.Teter) and one not voting (President Nuttle). b. A Motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #15-03 for Deceased Members, seconded by Richard Tilden. c. #15-46 – A Resolution to approve the submission of the Department of Transportation, Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery, or TIGER Discretionary Grant application – Approved May 20, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (P.Littlesun) and one not voting (President Nuttle). APPROVED PBC MINUTES January 14, 2015 PBC Meeting Seven Council members were present and provided reports on their meeting and committees since the last Council meeting. Executive Director Lisa Gover and TDC CEO Roger Smith provided reports. The minutes of the November 12, 2014 PBC Meeting was approved by a motion made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief and seconded by Bruce Pratt. December 17, 2015 PBC Meeting was approved by a motion made by Richard Tilden and seconded by Karla Knife Chief. October 28, 2013 PBC Emergency Meeting was approved by a motion made by Karla Knife Chief and seconded by Richard Tilden. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Water Sale Update – There is a plan to sell water to the City of Pawnee. Discussion on getting a contract drafted and the Council decided to hold a community meeting to pray for rain. 2. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to table Resolution #14-65, Housing Authority Land, seconded by Bruce Pratt. 3. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to table the lease agreement with the Pawnee Tribal Housing Authority, seconded by Bruce Pratt. 4. A motion was made by Bruce Pratt to table the HR Policy and Resolution #14-73 for the Bonus Policy, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 5. A motion was made by Phammie Littlesun to approve the amendment to Resolution #14-60 for the Burial Policy, seconded by Richard Tilden. 6. A motion was made by Bruce Pratt to table the amendment of Resolution #14-71 for the timesheet and other payroll policy seconded by Phammie Littlesun A Motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #15-04 for Absolute Relinquishment, seconded by Phammie Littlesun. d. A Motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #15-05 for Absolute Relinquishment, seconded by Bruce Pratt. #15-44 – A Resolution to recognize the results of the Pawnee Nation Election held on May 4, 2013 and for banking purposes, the four officers of the Pawnee Business Council authorized to sign signature cards and documents are: 1. Misty M. Nuttle, President, 2. W. Bruce Pratt, Vice President, 3. Phammie Littlesun, Secretary and 4. M. Angela Thompson, Treasurer – Approved May 20, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (P.Littlesun) and one not voting (President Nuttle). #15-45 – A Resolution to authorize any of the following staff under the Aid to Tribal Government (ATTG Program to execute the Indian Preference Form (BIA-4432) namely Misty M. Nuttle, President of the Pawnee Business Council; Phammie Littlesun, Secretary of the Pawnee Business Council; Lisa Gover, Executive Director; or Carrie Peters, Enrollment Director to certify and sign said document – Approved May 20, 2015 by a vote of six for, zero against, zero abstaining, one absent (P.Littlesun) and one not voting (President Nuttle). A motion was made to rescind Resolution #08-48 to do away with the Tax Commission, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 7. e. A Motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #15-06 for Absolute Relinquishment, seconded by Bruce Pratt. f. A Motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #15-07 for Absolute Relinquishment, seconded by Bruce Pratt. g. A Motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #15-08 for Absolute Relinquishment, seconded by Bruce Pratt. h. A Motion was made by Bruce Pratt to approve Resolution #15-09 for Dual Enrollment Removal from Membership Roll, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief A Motion was made by Bruce Pratt to table the approval of the Bledsoe Land Lease, seconded by Richard Tilden 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. Personnel Update – No Council Action was taken. Adjournment at 3:48 pm by a motion made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief, seconded by Bruce Pratt. January 28, 2015 PBC Meeting Seven Council members were present and provided reports on their meeting and committees since the last Council meeting. Executive Director Lisa Gover and Pawnee Nation College President Mike Burgess provided reports. OLD BUSINESS: 1. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to approve the amendment to Resolution #14-71 for Timesheet and other Payroll Policy, seconded by Liana Chapman Teter. 2. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve Resolution #14-10 changes to the Travel Policy, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 3. A Motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #14-70, Credit Card Policy, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. NEW BUSINESS: 1. PN Sports Commission Appointments: a. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve Resolution #15-12 to appoint Joseph Hawkins, Jr. to the Pawnee Nation Sports Commission, seconded by Richard Tilden. b. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to approve Resolution #15-13 to appoint Lyle Fields to the Pawnee Nation Sports Commission, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. c. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve Resolution #15-14 to appoint Pius Spottedhorsechief to the Pawnee Nation Sports Commission, seconded by Richard Tilden d. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve Resolution #15-20 to appoint David Stewart to the Pawnee Nation Sports Commission, seconded by Richard Tilden Page 4 A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve Resolution #15-11, 2015 Annuity (Table Creek Treaty), seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief 2. 3. A motion was made by Bruce Pratt to approve Resolution #15-15, Transit, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 4. President Gover made an Emergency Declaration, state of emergency concerning the water issues concerning the Pawnee Nation’s water. 5. Pawnee Nation Tax Commission Appointments: a. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #15-16 to appoint Lily Harms to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission for a three year term, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. b. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to approve Resolution #15-17 to appoint Gloria (Kay) Taylor to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission for a three year term, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. c. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve Resolution #15-18 to appoint Elizabeth Blackowl to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission for a two year term, seconded by Richard Tilden. d. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #15-19 to appoint Kathy Daniels to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission for a two year term, seconded by Richard Tilden. 6. Ms. Nuttle mentioned to the Council that she has been receiving emails from the Education Director and is requesting funds for unpaid scholarships. This item will go to the Budget Committee. 7. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve $10,530 for removal and repair of heating units for the gym, seconded by Richard Tilden. 8. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to approve Resolution #15-21 for the Elders Assistance in the amount of $10,000.00, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 9. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve the donation request for $300.00 to Tribal Member for travel to Houston for sisters funeral, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. the BIA is requesting to the Council to have discussion on the land lease. Abuse Prevention Contract Renewal, with changes, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. NEW BUSINESS: 1. A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to approve the Law Library purchase of $12,354.00, seconded by Richard Tilden. d. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve Resolution #15-31 for Health Education Contract Renewal, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. A motion was made by Phammie Littlesun to table the approval of the Projected Cost on the water hookup to the City of Pawnee, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to reschedule Executive Session for March 6, 2015, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. Adjournment at 3:04 pm by a motion made by Misty M. Nuttle, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. 2. Adjournment at 11:16 am by a motion made by Misty M. Nuttle, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. February 27, 2015 PBC Meeting Six Council members were present and provided reports on their meeting and committees since the last Council meeting. Pawnee Nation College President Mike Burgess provided a report, there was no Executive Director Report. The minutes of the January 28, 2015 PBC Meeting was approved by a motion made by Phammie Littlesun and seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. The minutes of the February 11, 2015 PBC Meeting was approved by a motion by Karla Knife Chief, seconded Adrian Spottedhorsechief. The minutes of the February 7, 2015 PBC Quarterly Meeting was approved by a motion made by Karla Knife Chief, seconded by Richard Tilden. OLD BUSINESS: 1. A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to approve the PBC Meeting Minutes for January 14, 2015, seconded by Liana Chapman Teter. 2. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to approve $45,000 for the water hook up to the City of Pawnee, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. 3. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to table Resolution #14-65 until additional information is presented, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. 4. A motion was made by Liana Teter to pull 92 acres from the total from Tract 2000 lease (Bledsoe Lease) and to negotiate year by year beginning January 2016 and for the lease to not be put in the BIA lease sales, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. NEW BUSINESS: 1. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve Resolution #15-24 ANA Language Grant for Community Involvement, with corrections, seconded by Richard Tilden. A Motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #15-25 ANA Language Grant for Intent to Submit, with changes, seconded by Liana Chapman Teter. 10. Tribal Member Donation Request – A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to table until it is found out that funds are available in the disaster fund, seconded by Richard Tilden. 2. 11. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve $500.00 for a table to support Frankie Soxie at the Greater Tulsa Indian Art Festival, seconded by Phammie Littlesun. A motion was made by Phammie Littlesun to approve Resolution #15-26 to request for unfunded scholarships in the amount of $28,800 to come out of Proceeds of Labor, with changes, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 3. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve the Godberson farming and grazing lease with the negotiation of 2 head of cattle in the lease, seconded by Richard Tilden. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. Tax Commission Discussion – A motion was made by Richard Tilden to recommend when appointing the Tax Commission that a 5 year limit felony background checks and to be evaluated on a case by case basis, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. A Motion was made by Phammie Littlesun to approve the TDC lease for 36 months, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve the TDC lease for the Trading Post, seconded by Richard Tilden. Adjournment at 3:51 pm by a motion made by Richard Tilden, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. February 7, 2015 PBC Quarterly Meeting Six Council members were present. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to approve the Agenda with changes to alleviate the Executive Director Introductions and Division Directors Quarterly Reviews, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. NEW BUSINESS: 1. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve the purchase over $5,000 for DECS trucks from Hudiburg Auto Group, seconded by Richard Tilden. 2. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve cooperation agreement for services between City of Pawnee and Pawnee Nation Transportation Department, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve the Harmon Denture lease for $5,400 a year, seconded by Richard Tilden. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve the request for fee waiver for the Native American Church and the Election Commission, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 4. 5. A motion was made by Phammie Littlesun to approve the disposition of six tribal vehicles, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 6. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve the mileage rate to $0.575 effective February 27, 2015, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. 7. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #15-27 for mineral leases, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. 8. Contract Renewals: Adjournment at 9:45 am with a closing prayer by Phammie Littlesun. February 11, 2015 PBC Meeting Seven Council members were present and provided reports on their meeting and committees since the last Council meeting. Executive Director Lisa Gover and TDC CEO Roger Smith provided reports. The minutes of the January 14, 2015 PBC Meeting was approved by a motion made by Misty M. Nuttle and seconded by Karla Knife Chief. OLD BUSINESS: 1. ICDBG Update was given by Reva Howell. 2. Bledsoe Land Lease – Update was given that July 2015 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS a. A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to approve Resolution #15-28 for Community Health Representative Contract Renewal, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. b. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve Resolution #15-29 for IHS Housekeeping and Grounds Maintenance Contract Renewal, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. c. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve Resolution #15-30 for Substance March 6, 2015 PBC Meeting Seven Council Members were present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. Interview, Selection and Approval of Resolution #15-22 for Pawnee Nation District Court Chief Judge. 3 Applicants. 2. Interview, Selection and Approval of Resolution #15-23 for Pawnee Nation Supreme Court Justice. 2 applicants. 1. A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to approve Resolution #15-22 to appoint Dianne Barker Harrold as the Pawnee Nation District Court Chief Judge, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. 2. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to approve Resolution #15-23 to appoint Gregory Smith as the Pawnee Nation Supreme Court Justice, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. Adjournment at 1:08pm by a motion made by Bruce Pratt, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. April 3, 2015 PBC Meeting Eight Council Members were present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. Interview and Selection of TDC Board Appointments. 7 applicants, 2 positions open. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #15-33 to appoint Arthur Thompson Jr. to Seat #1 on the Pawnee Tribal Development Board, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #15-34 to appoint Carol Nuttle to Seat #7 on the Pawnee Tribal Development Board, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. Adjournment at 1:45 pm by a motion made by Bruce Pratt, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. April 8, 2015 PBC Meeting Seven Council Members were present and provided reports on their meeting and committees since the last Council meeting. Executive Director Lisa Gover and TDC CEO Roger Smith provided reports. The minutes of the February 27, 2015 PBC Meeting was approved by a motion made by Karla Knife Chief and seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. March 6, 2015 PBC Meeting minutes were approved by a motion made by Misty M. Nuttle, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. April 3, 2015 PBC Meeting minutes were tabled by a motion made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. OLD BUSINESS: 1. A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to table the Violence in the Workplace Policy, seconded by Richard Tilden. 2. Separation of Cultural/Language Committee. President Gover appointed Steve Moore, Taylor Moore, Adrian Spottedhorsechief, Phammie Littlesun, Jr. Pratt and Zachary Rice to the Language Committee. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. Contract with Wings of Hope 2. Executive Director Annual Evaluation 3. Dual Enrollment Request No Council Action was taken after Executive Session. Adjournment at 4:30 pm by a motion made by Karla Knife Chief, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. April 22, 2015 PBC Meeting Six Council Members were present and provided reports on their meeting and committees since the last Council meeting. Executive Director Lisa Gover provided a report, the Pawnee Nation College report was tabled. OLD BUSINESS: 1. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve the Pawnee Business Council meeting minutes for April 3, 2015 with corrections, seconded by Richard Tilden. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Pawnee Indian Veterans Organization President, William Howell was present to give an update on the organization and activities. 2. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to table the Chilocco lease until the Council meets with Mr. Curtis Winney at the next Council Meeting on May 13, 2015, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. July 2015 Page 5 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS 3. Tabled during Approval of Agenda, Approval of FY2015 Budgets. 4. Tabled during Approval of Agenda, Discussion on TERO. 5. Tax Commission Appointments: Karla Knife Chief. c. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve the funds for the Inter-Tribal Fun Day hosted by the Pawnee Nation for $7,700, seconded by Liana Chapman Teter. d. A motion made by Karl Knife Chief to approve Resolution #15-39 for Drawdown of Proceeds of Labor for the Burial Fund of $120,000, seconded by Richard Tilden. A Motion made by Karla Knife Chief to appoint Nancy Moore to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission, seconded by Phammie Littlesun. A motion made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to appoint Reva Mariah ShieldChief to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve Resolution #15-35 to appoint Nancy Moore to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission. A motion was made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief to approve Resolution #1535 to appoint Reva Mariah ShieldChief to the Pawnee Nation Tax Commission, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. e. A motion made by Karla Knife Chief to approve the donation to the Pawnee Indian Veterans Homecoming of $25,000 and $3,000 for the Dances (Memorial Day, $1,000; Veterans Day, $1,000; and Christmas Day, $1,000), seconded by Liana Chapman Teter. f. A Motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve the donation of $500 and Blanket to the Standing Bear Powwow, seconded by Adrian Spottedhorsechief. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. Executive Director Annual Evaluation 2. Discussion on Committee and Commission Appointments A motion was made by Phammie Littlesun to table the Executive Director Evaluation until May 13, 2015 due to Bruce Pratt being absent, seconded by Misty M. Nuttle. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief for President Gover to write a letter to the Director of the Housing Authority to have the background investigations done for all the board members to be in compliance with the Housing By-Laws, seconded by Phammie Littlesun. Adjournment at 3:03 pm by a motion made by Phammie Littlesun, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. April 29, 2015 PBC Emergency Meeting Seven Council Members were present. OLD BUSINESS: 1. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to approval the 2015 Budget as recommended by the Budget Committee, seconded by Bruce Pratt. 6. Dr. Beatrice Frank and Bridget Kerner from OSU made a presentation to Council on Climate change. 8. A motion was made by Misty M. Nuttle to approve Resolution #15-38 for the Bledsoe Lease, seconded by Karla Knife Chief. 7. Budget Requests: 9. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve Resolution #15-40 Burial Policy revision and extend the policy to December 31, 2016, seconded by Phammie Littlesun. Adjournment at 2:01 pm by a motion made by Adrian Spottedhorsechief, seconded by Bruce Pratt. 10. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve the Wings of Hope payment in the amount of $15,000 for the years of 2013, 2014 and 2015, seconded by Phammie Littlesun. Pawnee Business Council Resolutions and Meeting Minutes can be viewed at www. pawneenation.org under the Government page. a. A motion was made by Karla Knife Chief to approve the donation of $300 to the Travelers Club for their trip, seconded by Richard Tilden. b. A motion was made by Richard Tilden to approve the donation of $300 for the Pawnee Nation Employee Fun Day, seconded by News from Pawnee Nation Department of Fire and Rescue Three Pawnee Nation Department of Fire and Rescue Firefighters have completed the required training and certifications for the Department and are now responding to emergency calls. The Pawnee Nation congratulates Rusty Hilim, Rhonda James, and Michael Horn for their demonstration of competencies and thanks them for their commitment for the preservation of life and property within both the Pawnee Nation and its surrounding communities. All Pawnee Nation Firefighter are required to complete approximately 300 hours of certified training prior to being able to respond to calls. Training required to be a Pawnee Nation Firefighter is Firefighter 1, Hazmat Operations and Emergency Medical Responder. Additional training in the disciplines of Vehicle Extrication, Ropes Rescue, Water Rescue, Technical Rescue, Incident Command, Wildland Firefighting are provided to assure safe and effective response capabilities. Rusty Hilim joined on September 12, 2012, completed Firefighter 1 on January 25, 2014, and completed Emergency Medical Technician on April 1, 2015. Rusty is currently enrolled in Hazmat Tech. and should be completed by the end of this week. Rusty has already completed training in Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training, Wildland Fundamentals, Wildland Skills, Vehicle Extrication, ISO Pumper Service and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100 and 700. Rhonda James joined September 27, 2012, completed Firefighter 1 on June 6, 2015, and completed Emergency Medical Technician on May 29, 2015. Rhonda has already completed training in Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training, Wildland Fundamentals, ISO Pumper Service, NWS Storm Spotter and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100, 200, 700 and 800. Pawnee Nation Chief Judge Dianne Harrold-Barker testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Crime Victims Need Ways To Heal and Recover From Victimization Chief Judge of the Pawnee Nation District Court, Dianne Harrold-Barker testified June 10, 2015 at the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing on “Addressing the Need for Victim Services in Indian Country” noting the lack of services for crime victims in Indian Country. Judge Harrold-Barker testified that “Tribes frequently lack any form of victim services infrastructure and where services are available there are still major gaps.” She stated that it is important to note that not only do domestic violence and sexual assault victims need services but also that many victims of crimes require services. Such crimes include child abuse, human trafficking, elder physical and financial abuse, homicide and property crimes and many others. Judge Harrold-Barker stated that the victims of these and other crimes are in need of support. Needed support services described in her testimony include: medical attention and other culturally appropriate services to address physical and non-physical injuries resulting from a crime. Also victim advocates, emergency shelter, crisis intervention services, emergency services and because of the lack of access to transportation, common in tribal communities, emergency shelter and transportation services may be critical. She notes that where a victim lacks transportation, they often cannot seek assistance, go to court, obtain medical care or participate in cultural healing. Judge Harrold-Barker suggested actions to be taken to address the lack of services for victims of crime include: internal and external collaborations between tribes and service providers including the provision of appropriate services in a holistic approach when victimization occurs in an urban area or Michael Horn joined September 22, 2014, completed Firefighter 1 on December 14, 2014, and completed Firefighter 2 on March 18, 2015. Michael is currently waiting to enroll in to Emergency Medical Responder or Emergency Medical Technician as soon as one comes available. Michael has already completed training in Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training, Vehicle Extrication, ISO Pumper Service, and is currently working on his National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100 and 700. Come out and meet the new Firefighter during Pawnee Nation Home Coming this 4th of July weekend. They will be helping out during the event. outside Indian Country. She advocated that Tribes also need the resources and support to create criminal codes to ensure that crimes are addressed, including a tribal victim rights code. She also suggested that Tribes create a tribal law that would hold offenders accountable and protect crime victims by making intimidation of crime victims a crime in and of itself. She observed that if Tribes want to opt in to implement the Tribal Law and Order Act, crime victims’ services would come at a major cost due to the (TLO) Act’s requirements. PAWNEE NATION POLICE DEPARTMENT As in years past, the Pawnee Nation Police Department will once again be providing security during this years’ 69th Annual Veterans Homecoming Powwow. Officers from the surrounding Tribal Police Department as well as the Pawnee City Police Department and the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department will work together in assuring this years’ event will be a safe and enjoyable one. A temporary security station will be located at the football locker room located at the northwest end of the football field for anyone needing information or assistance. In keeping this years’ event safe, please remember there will be no illegal drugs, alcohol or fireworks allowed at the Powwow or around the camping areas, this will be strictly enforced. Evening patrols of the campsites will be made during the night of the Powwow. Special Salute to Mr. Glen McGuire! He has served our Pawnee Nation, our Country and has honored his family in living a good life, and being the best Pawnee Warrior he could be. McGuire is 95, and may be the oldest WWII Pawnee Nation Veteran. Page 6 News from the Education Division PAWNEE NATION MUSEUM SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Please welcome our two new employees! Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Andrew KnifeChief Hello Pawnee Nation! The Pawnee Nation museum is working on a project for the homecoming event coming soon and we need your help! We are asking that families, who have (or have had) relatives that serve/served in the military, help let us honor them by bringing in a photo along with a brief description of their service. The museum plans on displaying their pictures all around our museum walls during homecoming. Please bring the photos by so that we can scan them and frame them. Thank you all for helping us honor those who have served our people with distinction and enjoy this year’s Pawnee Nations’ Homecoming events. Youth Services Coordinator Christina Goodson My name is Christina Goodson and I am the new Youth Services Coordinator in the Education Division. I am Otoe-Missouria and Iowa, the great granddaughter of Louis Faw Faw and Edna Dupee, and daughter of Tamara Faw Faw. I am descended from the Otoe Owl Clan. I am a Stillwater High School graduate (Class of 2010) and a 2014 graduate of Dartmouth College, holding a B.A. in History and Native American Studies. After graduating I spent a year working in Washington, D.C. at the National Indian Education Association and the Administration for Native Americans. I am grateful and overjoyed for the opportunity to work with the Pawnee Nation youth. Warigroxi ki (thank you)! Home Coming Activities hosted by the Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Museum of the Pawnee Nation, and Education during powwow weekend starting on Thursday and running thru Sunday. The museum will be open daily for the public but closed during private receptions. For more information please contact Andrew KnifeChief, Alison Black, or Martha Only A Chief at (918) 762-3227. Also, the Tribal Historic Preservation has the following inquiry for tribal members! Hello Pawnee Nation! The Pawnee Nation museum is working on a project for the homecoming event coming soon and we need your help! We are asking that families, who have (or have had) relatives that serve/served in the military, help let us honor them by bringing in a photo along with a brief description of their service. The museum plans on displaying their pictures all around our museum walls during homecoming. Please bring the photos by so that we can scan them and frame them. Thank you all for helping us honor those who have served our people with distinction and enjoy this year’s Pawnee Nations’ Homecoming events. Andrew Knife Chief THPO Officer Summer Youth Work Experience is currently being employed throughout the tribe in various programs with field trips planned. Upcoming summer youth enrichment camps are being planned for the month of July and signups will begin July 1st. Please be on the lookout for additional youth activities hosted in the area that Education Division will provide chaperoning and transportation to and from. Higher Education scholarship deadline for the fall 2015 semester is July 31st and a newsletter will be released on July 1st to all current scholarship recipients and prospective students. For more information please contact the Education Division office and applications can be downloaded on our website (http://www. pawneenation.org/page/home/divisions/division-of-education/ higher-education-program). We hope to see you at our activities this summer! The Pawnee Nation Education Divsion July 2015 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS PAWNEE HOMECOMING POWWOW July 2 – 5, 2015 THURSDAY: 12:00pm-3:00pm Singers & family Morgan LittleSun (pulled pork sandwiches & side) 3:00pm-9:00pm Berry Building opens to public FRIDAY: 12:00pm-3:00pm Homecoming Committee, Staff & family Pawnee Native American Church (Corn Soup & Fry Bread) 3:00pm-9:00pm Berry Building opens to public SATURDAY: 10:00am-12:00pm Berry Building opens to public during parade 12:00pm-3:00pm All Veteran’s & Family Howler’s BBQ (brisket, potato salad & baked beans) 3:00pm-9:00pm Berry Building opens to public SUNDAY: 12:00pm-3:00pm Princesses & family Monie HorseChief (Indian tacos) 3:00pm-7:00pm Berry Building opens to public All Events Scheduled Subject to Change July 2015 Page 7 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS Left to right are: Richard Tilden, Marshall R. Gover and Karla KnifeChief. On May 13, 2015, Tilden, Gover and KnifeChief was honored for their service to the Pawnee Nation. A Reception was held and gifts were given to the former members of the Pawnee Nation Business Council. Sky Seeing Ruth Leading Fox 2015 Pawnee Nation Princess Sky Seeing is the 13yr old daughter of Pat Leading Fox & Vicky LeClair. She has three sisters & one brother. Sky Seeing is an enrolled member of the Pawnee Nation from the Pumpkin Vine Clan of the Skidi Band of the Pawnee. She is also Ponca & Mississippi Choctaw Tribes of Oklahoma on her maternal side. Sky Seeing is 13 yrs. old & an 8th grader at Pawnee Middle School. Her favorite class is athletics. She plays softball, track, & basketball. She is also involved in the NPIC at school. She will represent the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma at the 82nd Annual American Indian Expo in Anadarko, Oklahoma on 8/5/15 through 8/8/15. It is held at the Caddo County Fairgrounds, Anadarko, OK 73005, Phone: 580-483-5095 405-933-1536. Sky Seeing would like to invite you to come watch her represent the Pawnee Nation at the 2015 American Indian Expo this year! At the home of Ronnie and Linda Jestes Page 8 July 2015 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS Pawnee Tribal Members Entitled to Cobell Money Over 500 Pawnee Tribal members or their heirs may be entitled to almost $700,000 in unclaimed funds under the Cobell settlement. The Cobell lawsuit received final approval from the federal courts in November 2012. At that time, the Department of Interior provided to the attorneys for class members, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, and the court approved Claims Administrator, the Garden City Group, the records for approximately 500,000 individuals who may be entitled to payment. However, there was no contact information for about 75% of those people. Often Interior provided a name and a Tribe, nothing more. Therefore, for the past three years, David Smith, an attorney with Kilpatrick Townsend, and Garden City, have been searching for individuals entitled to the money. So far, over 90% of the funds have been disbursed, including over $4 million to more than 1500 Pawnee Tribal members. However, with the help of the Tribe we want to locate and get the money to those who have not yet received it. Those entitled to participate in the settlement are tribal members who were living on September 30, 2009, or who had passed away and their estates were in probate on that date and who had an interest in trust or restricted land on September 30, 2009, or had an Individual Indian Money (“IIM”) account with at least one transaction in it at any time between approximately 1985 and September 30, 2009. Below is a list of individuals identified by the Department of Interior as living or deceased members of the Pawnee Tribe who may be entitled to a payment. If you are on this list or are an heir to a deceased tribal member who is on this list, if you could please contact David Smith by phone at 1-866-383-6554 or by email at beneficiaryline@ kilpatricktownsend.com. Attention Tribal Members: Representatives from Kilpatrick Townsend and Garden City will be at Homecoming on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th to help you update your information. 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812 1188984 CHARLES W CAESAR ESTATE 812 1187486 CHERYL R LAMBERT ESTATE OBITUARIES Victoria L. Collins Conklin (1/26/1933-4/8/2015) 812 1072081 EFFIE A BLAINE CRAVEN 812 2091266 EMALYNE HORSECHIEF BUFFALOHEAD EST 812 1188937 ALICE D ECHOHAWK ESTATE 812 1190980 BERTHA E HARDER ESTATE July 2015 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS 812 1199603 GARETH M JIM ESTATE 812 2091390 GARRY GOVER 812 1189062 GEORGETTE L ECHOHAWK 812 1134807 GORDON LEVI NOPAH ESTATE 812 1083355 HARRY L CAESAR ESTATE 812 1189085 HIRAM R SMITH ESTATE 812 2091178 IDA T LADUE ESTATE 812 2109895 IDA WICHITA MURRAY ESTATE 812 1182300 JAMES E FIELDS ESTATE 812 1191689 JAMES E MORRISON ESTATE Batiste “Bat” Lee Norman (June 15, 1969 - April 12, 2015) Bat Norman, age 45 of Wayne, passed Victoria L. Collins Conklin passed away away Sunday April 12, 2015. Batiste Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Guthrie, Lee Norman was born June 15, 1969 in Oklahoma. She was 82 years of age. Lawton, OK. His parents were Leland Victoria was born January 26, 1933 at Thomas Norman and Brownell (Brown) the Pawnee Indian Hospital, Pawnee, Norman. He spent his early childhood Oklahoma. She was a member of the in Oklahoma City before moving to Pawnee-Ponca Tribes, she and her Wayne where he attended school. While husband (Abe-deceased) resided in in school, he participated in sports, and his first love was football. Bat worked for Guthrie, Oklahoma since 1981. many years at J.L.’s Tire Shop in Norman. She graduated from the 9th grade at He began as a laborer and worked Pawnee Indian Boarding School and his way up through the years to shop then graduated from Haskell College manager and supervisor. Bat was an at Lawrence, Kansas from there she avid football fan, of both the OU Sooners attended, on a scholarship for a year at and Dallas Cowboys. He rarely missed a St. Johns School of Nursing in Tulsa, game. Bat was a competitor. In 2005, Bat Oklahoma. Later in life she graduated participated in the Oklahoma State Arm from the Oklahoma City L.P.N. School Wrestling Championship and he came of Nursing and was a licensed L.P.N. home the Champion. Bat loved his family She worked at the University Hospital & and was a good friend to many. He will be McBride Orthopedic Clinic in Oklahoma dearly missed! City, before retiring from the Oklahoma He was preceded in death by: His father, City Urban Indian Clinic in 1990. Leland Norman and His grandparents, She is survived by her sister, Florine Collins Hill & her husband, Ralph, her niece Vickie C. Esparza & her children, Jacklyn, Frank & Sam Esparza. She was preceded in death by her parents, Baptiste & Hattie Collins, her brother Charles E. Collins, her grandparents, Stan & Ida Wichita Murray. Sellman and Gladys Brown. Bat leaves behind: His mother, Brownell Mata of Purcell; His daughter, Laci Norman of Oklahoma City; Son, Jonathan Webb of Purcell; Sisters, Dionne Norman of Oklahoma City and Charlene Norman of Norman; Brother, Ruben Mata of Wayne; Several aunts and uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. Services were held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Poteet Funeral Home Chapel, Pawnee, Oklahoma with Rev. Lynn Eaves officiating. Interment was at the South Indian Cemetery. Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Oklahoma handled the funeral arrangements. Funeral Services were held on Friday, April 17, 2015, at the Memorial Assembly of God Church at 701 W. Monroe in Purcell. Burial followed at the Hopping Cemetery in Wayne under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home. Regina “Reggie” Moore-Wilson (1/7/1927-4/28/2015) On January 7th, 1927, Regina “Reggie” Moore-Wilson was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma. She was born to Colonel and Dollie Moore. She was a full blood Pawnee and she followed the Pitahawirata band but was a member of all 4 bands. She was a devout member of the Pawnee Chapter of the Native American Church. She passed from this life on Tuesday April 28th at 3:05pm in her home. Her son Charles Wilson, her daughter Grace Watashe, her brother Morgan LittleSun, and minister Lynn Eaves were at her bedside at the time of passing. On or about 3:05pm, her flesh left her body and her spirit started its journey into the spirit world while peyote songs were sung to her and she was being prayed for. At the beginning of the second set of songs, she took her last breath. Reggie enjoyed many things in life that included going to handgames, dances, and peyote meetings. Her interests also included working a variety of crossword puzzles. She enjoyed Native American Church songs and Christian music. She got a kick out of action movies. Her passion was cooking and her family. She always took time to worship and share her family. She always took time to worship and share God’s word. Her favorite scripture was Psalms 91. Reggie was in the nursing industry. She spent the latter years as a private sitter who took care of many ailing people and their families. She was highly respected and was one of the top referred and trusted private sitters in the industry. She genuinely cared about people. Reggie was preceded in death by her husband Charlton Lewis(Steve), Father: Colonel July 2015 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS Page 11 812 2091267 JAMES L STEWART ESTATE 812 1329374 OLIVE D CAMPBELL ESTATE 812 1197461 JAMES W MURIE JR ESTATE 812 1331748 OLLVEDA LEADINGFOX ESTATE 812 1188585 JANE I SODERSTROM 812 1189233 OPAL WICHITA 812 1181176 JOE D COMBEST ESTATE 812 1171609 PATRICIA I WHITE ESTATE 812 2091278 JOHN R MOSES ESTATE 812 1188656 PATRICIA M HAND ESTATE 812 2108120 JOHNNY J HOLLY ESTATE 812 1328167 PATRICIA S WARD 812 1098753 KATHERINE L SVETCOFF ESTATE 812 2091183 PATTI MCCURRY 812 1189155 LAVINA WICHITA ESTATE 812 1206846 PEARL CASSANOVAS ESTATE 812 2048972 LENITA C HASKELL ESTATE 812 1205365 PRENTISS N PAHDOCONY 812 2162067 LEONARD G SUN EAGLE ESTATE 812 4072262 RAYMOND K POSTELWAIT 812 1191091 LOIS M KNIFECHIEF ESTATE 812 1166843 RICHARD T HYSON 812 2091174 LOY K PANZER 812 1190564 RITA S CHAPMAN 812 1188180 LUCY D LONG 812 2109904 ROBERT B WHITE ESTATE 812 1172109 LYNN RICE JR 812 1183639 ROBERT F WOOD 812 1203308 LYNNETTA JIM ESTATE 812 1170157 ROBERT P CURLEYCHIEF ESTATE 812 1188901 MARION L CREEPING BEAR 812 1189272 ROBERT PERRY 812 2091126 MARJORIE G PROVOST ESTATE 812 1187845 ROLAND BUTLER ESTATE 812 1281464 MARK D KNAPPE ESTATE 812 1180242 SAMUEL P LEFTHAND 812 1200964 MARVIN D HAND 207118 ESTATE 812 1190410 SANDRA J ORR ESTATE 812 1189196 MARY B TAKESTHEHORSE ESTATE 812 2091387 SHIRLEY A GOLFARB ESTATE 812 1194008 MARY E BOMBARDIER ESTATE 812 1170162 STACEY HOWELL ESTATE 812 1189201 MARY R RICE ESTATE 812 2091400 SUZANNE S WERYACKWE ESTATE 812 2091232 MATTHEW SHERIDAN SR ESTATE 812 1240664 TERESA HORSECHIEF ESTATE 812 1189056 MAUDE W CHISHOLM ESTATE 812 2091276 VELMA PETERS SMITH ESTATE 812 1196469 MERTON K GOODEAGLE ESTATE 812 2117522 WILLARD G I HANDY ESTATE 812 1097071 NORMAN C BEARDSLEY ESTATE 812 1191907 WILLIAM E LITTLESUN ESTATE 812 1183340 NORMAN R RICE JR ESTATE Attention Tribal Members: Representatives from Kilpatrick Townsend and Garden City will be at Homecoming on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th to help you update your information. Moore; Mother: Dollie (Sherman) Moore, Elizabeth (Justice) Horsechief, Verona (Justice) White, Dena (Moore) Littlesun, Sadie (Moore) Gonzales, Wilson Moore, Freida (Johnson) No Ear, and Coledda Harragarra. Reggie was survived by son Charles Wilson and daughter Grace Watashe, 11 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and adopted relatives. Reggie was 88 years old. Her final message and life’s message was to believe in Jesus Christ. She said “If you want to see me again, you have to believe in Jesus Christ and God.” The Pawnee Chapter of the Native American Church officiated the services. James Chakah Roberts Jr. (12/28/1949-5/22/2015) James Chakah Roberts Jr. born on December 28, 1949 and died on May 22, 2015 James Chakah Roberts Jr., resident of Hominy, passed awayFriday, May 22, 2015 in Bartlesville. He was 65 years of age. He was a member of both the Osage and Pawnee Tribes. James was born on December 28, 1949 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the son of James Chakah Roberts Sr. and Anna Katherine Good Roberts. He attended high school in Anadarko, college at Central State College and also had a basketball scholarship to Oklahoma City University. He was a member of the Catholic faith. He was an avid sports fan, enjoying basketball, golf, football, playing billiards and reading. He believed in the traditional family ways and his family, especially his grandchildren were very special to him. He is survived by his three children, Angela Kay Roberts Morrow and husband Danny, of Tulsa, Terry Russell Roberts and wife Rachel, of Bartlesville and Lucien James Johnson of Bartlesville; one brother, Richard Roberts of Tulsa; seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Katherine Ann Roberts Jake and Amanda Kay Roberts White. Rosary was said at 7 p.m. May 25, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fairfax. A family service was held at 8 a.m., May 26, 2015 at the church with the funeral mass following at 10 a.m. Father Bruce Brosnahan served as Officiant. Burial was in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of the HunsakerWooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Sophina “Phina” Nell Williams (9/22/1955-6/16/2015) at the Ponca Indian Baptist Church and was also a member of the Native American Church. She also belonged to the Giveswater Club and was a Lady singer. She enjoyed attending Indian dances, watching movies and attending meetings at the Native American Church. She is survived by her son, Tod Roy of El Reno; one granddaughter, Lindsay Roy; siblings Debra A. Overland, Laura Jones, Alexis Warrior, Melvina S. Collins, Melvin P. Collins and Mark D. Collins; and other extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John E. Buffalohead and Matthew H. Collins. Prayer services were held Thursday and Friday evening, June 18 and 19, at the Ponca Indian Baptist Church. A noon meal was served on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the Ponca Indian Baptist Church followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Ponca Tribal Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Casket bearers are Baptiste E. Collins, Cody Mountain Collins, Dusty Collins, Big Elk Jones, Ricky Jones and Les Williams. Honorary casket bearers are Keith Buffalohead Jr., Dwight Buffalohead, Jimmy Williams, Curtis Williams, O.J. Littlecook and Pete Buffalohead. Sophina “Phina” Nell Williams September 22, 1955 June 16, 2015 Sophina Nell Williams, resident of El Reno, Oklahoma and former resident of the Ponca City area, passed Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was 59 years of age. Sophina’s Indian name was “Hah Wa Tay” which means buckskin dress. She was a member of the Pawnee Nation Deer and Cedar Pawnee Nation Tribal Members without clans. She was born September 22, 1955 obituaries available are: in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the daughter Floyd Moses of Emerson Buffalohead and Emalyne (7/22/1924-3/22/2015) (Collins) Buffalohead. She attended the McArthur Educational Facility in Lawton, Pamela Kay Chanate Oklahoma before graduating from Ponca (7/11/1953-3/25/2015 City High School in 1973. She earned an Associate Degree from Haskell Institute Benjamin Butler in Lawrence, Kansas. While attending (10/12/1941-5/5/2015) Haskell, Sophina was named Miss Haskell in 1976. She then completed nursing Michael J. Bird school at Northern Oklahoma College in (11/4/1946-5/31/2015) Tonkawa. She served as an LPN for 31 years and was employed at numerous Harold Davis nursing homes and health facilities that (9/11/1922-6/2/2015) included Blackwell, Stillwater, Ponca City, El Reno and Geary. Sophina was baptized Page 12 CHATICKS SI CHATICKS July 2015 This year marks the 69th Renewal of the Pawnee Indian Veterans Homecoming By William H. Howell The 69th renewal of the Pawnee Indian Veterans Homecoming and Powwow begins on Thursday, July 2, and continues through Sunday, July 5, 2015, at Pawnee’s Memorial Field. Once billed as the “Largest FREE Indian Powwow in the World,” the first Homecoming was held in 1946 at the Dollie Moore campgrounds to welcome home the men and women from the great war. The first Homecoming was several years in planning by World War I veterans, various tribal service organizations and tribal members. At the conclusion of that first Homecoming, the returning combat veterans formed the Pawnee Indian Veterans Organization and they decided to continue the Homecoming as an annual event, to be held the first weekend in July. That tradition continues. Since that time, tribal members and Pawnee community members who live across the country plan their annual pilgrimage to Pawnee for the Homecoming and related 4th of July festivities, along with many other visitors who come to town. The current Veterans Organization, in conjunction with several programs within the Pawnee Nation, have put together a long list of activities for veterans, visitors, tribal and community members, for this big holiday celebration and its all FREE . . . free parking, free admission, free camping, free rations to all campers. This year’s Homecoming is dedicated to the memory of Chester LeadingFox, a tribal member who served in the military for over 22 years and in three wars. He will be recognized on the 4th of July. Probably, one of the most important activities is the raising of the Veterans burial flag each morning in honor and memory of deceased tribal veterans. Each year, the Veterans select four tribal veterans to be honored on each of the four days of the Homecoming. The flag is raised each morning at 7:00 a.m., at the southeast endzone of Pawnee High School’s Memorial Field and flies throughout that day’s activities. This year, on Thursday, July 2, 2015, the flag of Elinor “Sarge” Fields, a WWII veteran will be raised and signals the start of the 69th annual Homecoming. The flag of Roberta Gardipe will be raised on Friday, July 3. Besides her service, Roberta served many offices in the Veterans organization, including President. She was also the first woman Keeper of the Drum for the Veterans organization. On Saturday, July 4, the flag of Chester LeadingFox will be raised. He had a brief enlistment in the 45th Infantry Division before WWII, then joined the Navy during WWII, then transferred to the Air Force immediately following WWII and served during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, retiring after serving over 22 years. St. Elmo Wilde’s flag will be flown on the final day of the Homecoming. The Saint served in the Army National Guard. He was an active member of the Pawnee Indian Veterans Organization, serving as the President. He was also a noted Arena Director in Pawnee and at other Indian celebrations across the country. Each evening’s activities begin at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, usually termed Indian Night, the activities are light, giving everyone a chance to meet and greet old and new friends. The Tiny Tots contests for boys and girls highlight the evening’s activities. Prizes are donated by the Pawnee Nation’s Diabetes Program. Inter-tribal and other dances will also be held. Friday, July 3 is a big night and the activities begin with the Invocation, followed by the Parade-In. The selection of the 2015-16 Veterans Homecoming Princess will be made. The 2014-15 Veterans Homecoming Princess Dalecia Satepauhoodle, will assist in the coronation ceremony. Herb Adson sponsors a special Men’s Straight Dance Contest; followed by another special to recognize first time dancers. The Junior Girls Contests, Cloth, Buckskin, Fancy Shawl/Jingle will be held followed by the Junior Men’s Contests, Grass/Traditional, Fancy, and Straight. Following the flag raising on Saturday, July 4, free rations will be handed out to all campers, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The Mose YellowHorse Coed Softball Tournament, coordinated by the Travelers Club begins at 8:00 a.m. At noon, the Mile-Long Homecoming Parade will be held in downtown Pawnee. The evening’s activities begin at 7:30 p.m., with the Invocation, followed by the Parade-In. A Special Straight Dance Contest will be held for youngsters, 7-12 years of age., followed by the Senior Women’s Contests. On Sunday, July 5, the 34th annual Hawk Chief 5K Run will be held at 8:00 a.m., starting and finishing at the Memorial Field track. Church Services at 10:00 a.m., at the church of your choice. Invocation at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Parade-In. The Golden Age contests, men and women, ages, 61 and over, will be held. The Senior Men’s contests will also be held. Drum Keeper is Lance LeadingFox. Head Singer for the Homecoming is Pat LeadingFox. MC is Warren “Junior” Pratt, Jr. Arena Director is Grant Hawkins. Homecoming Chiefs are: Richard Tilden, Skidi; Tim Jim, Pitahawirata; Joe Hawkins, Jr., Kitkehahki; and Matt Reed, Chaui. Other staff include: Head Cook, Cynthia Butler; Man Cook, Ashley Pratt; Tail Dancers, A. J. LeadingFox and Curtis Arkeketa; Whip Man, Ralph Haymond. Veterans Officers include: William H. Howell, President; Jean K. Grant, Vice President; Dr. Gene Evans, Secretary/ Treasurer; Walter Lorentz, Flag Man; and Marshall Gover, Spokesman. Pawnee Indian Veterans Dedicate Code Talker Monument Princesses performing sign lanuage to Lord’s Prayer All photos on this page, courtesy of Muriel Robedeaux Substance Abuse Program Prevention Days L-R: Walter Lorentz, Dennis Hopkins and Keller Roaming Warrior carry in the flags to begin the Code Talker Monument Dedication On Monday, May 25, 2015 the Pawnee Indian Veterans dedicated a Monument in honor of the Pawnee Code Talkers. The Dedication began with the Pawnee Indian Veterans Color Guard posting the colors. Six Princesses did the Lord’s Prayer in Indian Sign Language while Peggy Coleman sang. The Pawnee County Veterans Memorial Committee and other veterans were also present for the event. Marshall Gover and General Bradley Gambill unveil the monument Here we go, 2015 is at the halfway point of the calendar year. During the Pawnee Indian Veterans Homecoming weekend, the Substance Abuse Program (SAP) presents several activities that have a positive impact on our community’s health and overall well-being. Among the activities include a Prevention Walk to kick off Prevention Days and the Health Fair activities on July 2, 2015. The walk begins at 9:00AM in front of the Multipurpose Building and those that choose to participate and complete the walk are rewarded with a t-shirt for their efforts. After the completion of the walk and the drawings for numerous prizes, youth activities will begin in front of the Fitness Center. These activities include a water balloon toss for additional prizes. The Substance Abuse Program also has a drunk driving course to aid in the introduction of impaired driving and the concerns that are directly tied to it. These activities begin at 10:00AM and end at noon. Final day activities begin at 9:00AM on July 4, 2015 in front of the Fitness Center. This event is the Horseshoe Contest and there are prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. There is an entry fee of $30.00 per team. To end the weekend activities, the Substance Abuse Program sponsors a Sober 49 Contest Saturday night immediately following the dance. Each drum group must have five singers and two of the five must be youth (17 years and younger). All of these activities are alcohol and drug free. For additional information, please contact Barbara Attocknie, Substance Abuse Program Coordinator or Mike Ortiz, Substance Abuse Counselor at 918-762-2143. --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apawnee_oklahoma%3A571490fe0cac4a45. Public record. Not legal advice.