# A Report to the People (2019) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apawnee_oklahoma%3A7caf8a7dab50c9c7 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text 2019 Annual Report A Report to the People AL OF THE P AW Photo: Shine Neal Eppler Pi’ aakis Young Eagle, Swift Bird N ATION Photo: John Howard Knifechief Ti-hil-rik One who repairs and fixes broken things (arrows-bows-lances-scrapers-knives) SE E NE G THE R E AT Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma In Remembrance George Dean Butler 6/18/1959 - 1/3/2019 Wanda Seck 3/13/1936 - 6/21/2019 Gina Marie Barker 2/28/1972 - 1/7/2019 Alfred Paul Frejo 3/16/1942 - 7/6/2019 Donald Jack Hedrick 11/9/1959 - 1/10/2019 Marshall R Gover 11/17/1946 - 7/11/2019 Tommie Cherb 4/11/1951 - 1/11/2019 Yvonne V. Kaulaity 11/26/1936 - 7/14/2019 Rickey Felicano Moore 6/18/1956 - 1/20/2019 Alexis Joy Warrior 7/24/1959 - 7/18/2019 Wilbur Marlin Johnson 3/13/1942 - 1/31/2019 Mikal Henry Rice 8/18/1984 - 8/7/2019 Addie Ellen Latimer 11/21/1934 - 2/7/2019 Larry Thomas Sterne 3/11/1943 - 10/12/2019 Aline Ann Hyatt 10/5/1942 - 2/10/2019 Timothy Riley Fields 1/4/1960 - 10/20/2019 Glen Mc Guire 6/26/1920 - 3/2/2019 Debra A Overland 5/31/1954 - 11/16/2019 Phyllis Loraine Burris 7/29/1930 - 3/11/2019 Lois Helen Stoneroad - Wilson 2/24/1949 - 11/17/2019 Darnell R Carson 5/25/1950 - 3/12/2019 Pawnee Billy Howell 8/25/1935 - 11/24/2019 Diane Elaine Blaine 2/21/1955 - 4/16/2019 Charles Lee Wilde 2/23/1952 - 12/1/2019 Louis D Bayhylle Jr 8/2/1924 - 4/18/2019 Thomas Earl Evans 10/6/1949 - 12/5/2019 Thomas Theodore Rice Sr. 7/1/1959 - 4/25/2019 Edgar A Pratt 5/10/1943 - 12/26/2019 John Thomas Left Hand 10/3/1986 - 6/12/2019 2019 PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL James E. Whiteshirt President Sammye Adson Council Seat #1 Darrel Wildcat Vice President Patsy McCray Secretary M. Angela Thompson Treasurer Dawna Hare Charles ‘Buddy’ Lone Chief Charles Knife Chief Council Seat #2 Council Seat #4 Council Seat #3 AL OF THE P AW N ATION 1 SE E NE G THE R E AT The Supreme governing body of the Pawnee Nation is the Pawnee Business Council which consists of eight (8) members. The Pawnee Business Council exercises all the inherent, statutory, and treaty powers of the Pawnee Nation by the enactment of legislation, the transaction of business, and by otherwise speaking or acting on all matters which the Pawnee Nation is empowered to act. All members of the Pawnee Business Council are elected to a four-year term of office and serve until their successors are installed in office. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Child Care JOM After School Program Youth Enhancement Education & Training “477” Division of Education Social Services Substance Abuse Program Fitness Center Indian Child Welfare Program Family Services Department Violence Against Women Prevention Department Division of Health & Community Services Community Hlth Representative Program Food Distribution Program Pawnee Pride CSBG LIHEAP Diabetes Program Health Department Elderly Meals Program Nutritional Department Executive Admin Assist TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TRIBAL COURT Tax Dept. Division of Finance Organizational Chart Approved: January 8, 2019 Division of Law Enforcement TERO/EEOC Grants & Contracts Department ICDBG Planning Department Division of Planning & Tribal Development Human Resources COMMITTEES & COMMISIONS NASHARO COUNCIL Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency Management Dept. of Transportation & Safety Dept. of Fire & Rescue Dept of Environmental Conservation & Safety Division of Natural Resources & Safety EXECUTIVE OFFICE Executive Director PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL CORPORATE CHARTER CONSTITUTION Procurement & Inventory Department Information Technology Department Enrollment Department Communications Department Division of Administrative Affairs Library Language Museum REPATRIATION THPO Division of Cultural Resources I.H.S. HK & GM Program Property & Maintenance Inventory Utilities Department Division of Property Management 2019 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2 James E. Whiteshirt, Pawnee Nation President JULY 2019 - DECEMBER 2019 Pawnee Business Council President Inauguration was held on July 13, 2019. James Whiteshirt, newly elected Pawnee Business Council President. BRUCE PRATT, Pawnee Nation President JANUARY 2016 - JULY 2019 3 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE SERVICE CLUB 2019 The Pawnee Service Club has recently been reestablished and is doing a lot to help the Pawnee community. Although the Service Club has a long history amongst the Pawnee, it is not known precisely when the Club started. Its current oldest member, Neva Moore, is the spark that reignited the Service Club this past year. Neva gave her blessing to restart the Club. This Club vows to be non-political, help the community, and learn more about the Pawnee culture. In these past months of being officially reinstated, the Service Club has fed mourning families, sent cards to the ill, given food baskets to families in need; raising money thru donations, and an auction/bingo fundraiser. We are looking for new members to join this great family, and fees are $5 per person. For more information, contact any current officers; Helen Norris, June Hamilton, Angie Echo Hawk or Jamie Jon Whiteshirt. Thank you, Service Club! THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 4 MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR action by the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when the Pawnee The Executive Office of Community was faced the Pawnee Nation takes with a flood to remember. this time to wish all tribal This flood was so large members a wonderful new that it eventually closed year filled with happiness two of the entrances to the along with good health for Pawnee Nation and also each and every one. some of the internal roads of the tribal reserve. These Muriel Robedeaux, This year, the Executive Office began with Jim Grey Pawnee Nation Executive Director. road closures eventually shut down the tribal offices as the Executive Director. because staff was unable to reach their Upon his resignation, Muriel Robedeaux offices. was later selected by the Pawnee Business Council to take over this position and is The aftermath of this event led the now the Executive Director. administration to seek solutions for the tribal offices to continue to work even if The Pawnee Nation’s Tribal Emergency they are not able to get into their offices. Response Committee was called into Greetings Pawnee Tribal Members. A SE Flooding of the Black Bear over the Green Bridge, just east of the Pawnee Trading Post. CONTACT INFORMATION: T L OF HE PA W E NE N ATION G THE R E AT 2019 Ribbon Cutting for the 1st Street Safety Project. EXECUTIVE OFFICE 881 Little Dee Dr Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-3621 Ext. 111 Muriel Robedeaux, Executive Director mrobedeaux@pawneenation.org PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA www.pawneenation.org 5 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION EXECUTIVE OFFICE Pictured left to right: Cynthia Butler, Executive Administrative Assistant; Louise Stevens, Executive Office Assistant; and Stephen Ashley Pratt, Office Assistant. The Pawnee Nation Executive Office consisted of four positions during the 2019 calendar year. Ms. Cynthia Butler, Executive Administrative Assistance, along with Louise Stevens as the Executive Office Assistant, and Stephen “Ashley” Pratt is the Receptionist/Assistant and Muriel Robedeaux as the Executive Director beginning in September. Prior to September, Mr. Jim Gray was the Executive Director. The Pawnee Nation Executive Office supports general governmental operations to a) implement the organizational design to assure continued growth and development; b) provide high-level customer service; c) ensure successful operation of the Nation’s fiscal responsibilities; d) coordinate Human Resources Office for personnel administration; e) work with the Division of Natural Resources & Safety to expand on the emergency management plan; f) working with the tribal Planner on strategic planning with the Business Council; g) provides support to the Governing Documents Committee; and h) working with legal counsel and the Tribal Court on the further development of procedures and amendments to the Law and Order codes. PAWNEE NATION EXECUTIVE OFFICE SERVES MANY PURPOSES FOR THE NATION AND TRIBAL CITIZENS THAT INCLUDE: Addressing inquiries from tribal members or directing questions to the appropriate office and or the Council. Performing other duties and activities to support the overall operations of the administrative offices. Other Departments also included in the Executive Office are Communications, Enrollment, Procurement, and Information Technology. These reports are located in this annual report. The Executive Office is located on the first floor of Building 64 of the former Pawnee Indian School. Cynthia Butler Executive Administrative Assistant CB0081@pawneenation.org Louise Stevens, Executive Office Assistant ls0201@pawneenation.org CONTACT INFORMATION: EXECUTIVE OFFICE 881 Little Dee Dr Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-3621 Ext. 113 & Ext. 114 PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA www.pawneenation.org Working closely with Communications and Information Technology staff in order to provide up to date information for the tribal membership during the year. Acting as a liaison between administration and the Pawnee Business Council. Publishing monthly calendars provided to tribal employees, and Pawnee Business Council member. President James E. Whiteshirt, the Executive Office, and Property Management were giving a Ham or Turkey to the employees for the Thanksgiving Holiday. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 6 PAWNEE NATION 2019-2020 PRINCESS Nawa Friends and Relatives! My name is Chupitit Kitipukski, “Little Star.” I am currently a Senior of Pawnee High. I also attend the Meridian Technology Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where I am studying Health Careers. I will be graduating from both schools in May 2019. I plan on attending college at OSU in Stillwater, Oklahoma. My English name is Skidi Star Leading Fox. I am a member of the Pawnee Nation Skidi Band, one of the four Bands of The Pawnee Tribe. I am a descendant of KnifeChief, hereritary Chief of I love playing sports and the Pawnee. My Grandparents have enjoyed four years of on my Mother’s side are track, softball, basketball, Joanne and JW Rankins of and summer weight lifting. Pawnee, Oklahoma and on I love to play traditional my Father ‘ s side are the late hand games, dancing at Myrtle and Chester Leading pow wows and traveling. I Fox. My Mother is Karla love the songs and having KnifeChief, and my Father such a unique culture. My is Patrick Leading Fox, Skidi previous titles have been; Skidi Star Leading Fox, Band Chief of the Pawnee Tulsa Indian Club Princess 2019-2020 Nation. I have two Brothers; 2015-2016 and Greater Pawnee Nation Princess. Bobby Knifehawk Johnson Tulsa Indian Arts Festival of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Patrick Princess 2017. Leading Fox Jr of Hominy, Oklahoma. I have three Sisters; Jessica Leading Fox, I am honored to be selected as the Pawnee Sky Leading Fox and Isabelle Leading Fox Nation Princess 2019-2020! I look forward all of Pawnee, Oklahoma. My Family are to a great year as I represent our Nation as members of the Pawnee Chapter of the the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Princess Native American Church. 2019-2020. Nawa itdy! PAWNEE INDIAN VETERANS PRINCESS 7 Illiahna Vetter, who was a senior at OU, was selected as the 20192020 Pawnee Indian Veterans Princess. She is the daughter of Todd Vetter and Juanita Buffalohead. Her maternal grandparents are Paula and Prudencio Mendoza. Her Paternal grandparents are Sheryal Vetter Reamy and the late Timothy Vetter Sr. She is an enrolled member of the Otoe-Missouria tribe, buffalo clan. She is also Ponca, Pawnee, Potawatomi and Ioway. She also has three brothers and one remaining sister: Trenton, Saul, Diego and Elena. bachelor’s degree in Native American Studies with a focus in language, history and cultural preservation. She would like to thank the Pawnee Veterans for giving her the opportunity to represent them. She would also like to thank family, friends, and anyone who has been supportive of her during this year. Iriwêturâhe â kustuči’êrit; it’s good and I will see you soon. She’s currently twenty-two years old and has recently graduated from the University of Oklahoma, where she received a Thank you. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Illiahna Vetter 2019 Pawnee Indian Veterans Princess. 2019 NASHARO COUNCIL The Nasharo Council, or Rêsâru’karu, is the traditional form of Pawnee government. In the past, each band had its own council composed of men who held the position of Resaru or Nasharo based on descendance. Negative impacts on the Nation’s population and the influence of the U.S. Government caused each band to drop their own council and instead contribute members to a “tribal” council. This Nasharo Council met with the appointed United States agent to the Pawnee Nation in a government-togovernment relationship. This relationship continued when the Nation moved to Oklahoma and lasted until January 6, 1938, when the Pawnee Nation ratified the first “Constitution and By-Laws of the Pawnee Indians of Oklahoma” which created the Pawnee Business Council. 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, Čawî’, Kitkehahki, Pitahawirata, and Skidi. The Nasharo Council reviews rules and regulations concerning membership within the Pawnee Nation. All acts regarding Membership or Claims or Treaty Rights of the Pawnee Business Council shall be subject to review by the Nasharo Council. 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 provided such acts of the PBC shall be valid and valid unless formally disapproved of the Nasharo Council within 30 days after such acts are referred to the latter Council; where such are disapproved by the Nasharo Council, the PBC may submit them to a referendum of the Pawnee Nation. The Bands of the Pawnee Nation shall elect their respective representative under rules and regulations prescribed by the Chiefs of each Band. The representatives selected shall serve until the next regular selection of members of the Nasharo Council. Vacancies in the membership of the Nasharo Council shall be filled under rules and regulations prescribed by the Nasharo Council. The Nasharo Council shall have the power to establish its own offices and to designate its own officers, to fix its own meeting days, and to adopt its own rules of procedure; provided a quorum is present to transact business. Records of the proceedings of this body shall be kept. Rêsâru’karu translates as Chiefs Council aka Nasharo Council. OFFICERS FOR THE RÊSÂRU’KARU ARE: Ralph Haymond, Jr., Head Chief Pat Leading Fox, Second Chief Tim Jim, Treasurer Matt Reed, Secretary KITKAHAKI SKIDI PITAHAWIRATA ČAWÎ’ Morgan Littlesun – First Chief Ralph Haymond, Jr. – Second Chief Ron Rice - First Chief Tim Jim - Second Chief Pat Leading Fox - First Chief Warren Pratt, Jr. - Second Chief Matt Reed - First Chief Jimmy Horn - Second Chief THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 8 FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE PAWNEE PEOPLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS Financial Assistance Payments 600,000.00 500,000.00 400,000.00 Tribal 300,000.00 Grants Total Assistance 200,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 18.00 16.00 14.00 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total Assets in Millions 16.90 13.90 14.89 15.67 15.04 15.98 15.38 12.00 10.00 8.00 Total Assets in Millions 6.00 4.00 2.00 0.00 9 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 2019 FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE PAWNEE PEOPLE Tribal Operations 2019 Revenues PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL OPERATIONS 2019 REVENUES IDC Recoveries, 1,726,574 Rents, 302,292 TDC Contribution, 0 Reed Property, 12,500 Space Cost Recovery, 227,384 Miscellaneous Income, 75,151 Interest Income, 17,160 Program Income, 18,835 Motor Fuel Allocation, 118,415 Tribal Programs 2019 Revenues PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL PROGRAMS 2019 REVENUES Gaming Commission, 548,103 Tabacco Compact, 103,194 TERO, 201,076 Tibal Tax Office, 353,033 Hukasa, 109,608 Pawnee Tribal Court, 5,399 Fitness Center, 1,522 THPO , 43,409 Tribal Fire & Rescue, 60 Other, 52,694 Proceeds of Title VI Meal Labor, 27,205 Donation, 1,300 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 10 FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE PAWNEE PEOPLE Pawnee Nation Tribal Operation 2019 Expenses PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL OPERATION 2019 EXPENSES Salary, 1,219,731 Stipends, 307,720 Payrol Taxes, 94,475 Health Insurance, 79,108 Other Fringe Benefits, 59,471 Utilities, 203,453 Other, 29,062 Capital Outlay, 59,618 Space Cost, 26,718 Supplies, 85,695 Indirect Cost, 105,306 Donations, 29,508 Bank Service Charges, 19,625 Postage & Reproduction, 17,734 Travel & Training, 14,717 Repair & Maintenance, 102,384 Legal & Professionsal, 96,313 Assistance, 92,001 Communications, 34,839 Insurance, 102,143 Pawnee Nation Tribal Program 2019 Expenses PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL PROGRAM 2019 EXPENSES TERO , 85,601 Motor Fuels, 57,508 Pawnee Nation College, 140,161 Hukasa Child Care, 27,743 Gaming Commission, 391,002 Tribal Fire & Rescue, 90,308 Tax Office, 98,834 DNRS, 107,085 Tribal Court, 58,864 Tribal Annuity, 32,506 Emergency Management, - Title VI Meal Donation, 1,517 Sports Commission, 205 Cultural Resources Division, 75,100 Fitness Center, 6,053 11 Burial Assistance, 60,070 PNUA, 500 Health & Community Service, 87,453 Attorney Generals Office, 119,320 Title VI Elders Program, 51,469 IHS Housekeeping, 13,834 Transportation & Safety, 1,424 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Food Distribution Match, 74,174 2019 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Welcome Signage New bathrooms at Pawnee Nation Campground New Dance Arbor at Campground Basketball Court and expansion at playground with new play equipment New Roofing New Sidewalk LED Light Poles New Signage THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 12 PAWNEE NATION 2019 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS Nation 2019 Federal Grants Federal Assistance Pawnee Grants allow the Assitance the general terms and conditions of all of its Pawnee Nation to provide services which grants andcan as a result notofposed a risk to Federal Assistance Grants allow the Pawnee Nation to provide services which address thehas needs the Pawnee Pawnee Nation 2019 Federal Assitance Grants can address the needs of the Pawnee theoffiscal management the Nation or the tribal community. The administration and financial management federal grants requiresofknowledge of the tribal community. The administration applicable laws, regulations and administrative procedures thegranter. individual funding agencies. Federal Assistance Grants allow the Pawnee Nationand toof provide services which can addressthe the needs of the Pawnee In addition, Nation maintains financial management of federal grantsmanagement of federal grants requires knowledge of the tribal community. The administration and financial financial stability, quality management The funding agencies are now required to evaluate all its grantees a risk-based approach. The Pawnee Nation applicable laws, regulations and administrative of using the individual funding agencies. requires knowledge of the applicableprocedures laws, systems, hashas a not history of compliance adheres to the general terms and conditions of all of its grants and as a result posed a risk to the fiscal and regulations and administrative procedures arethe now required to evaluate allNation its grantees usingaccurate a risk-based approach. Themanagement Pawnee Nation ensures reporting. management of theagencies Nationfunding or grantor. In addition, the maintains financial stability, quality ofThe thefunding individual agencies. adheres to the of general terms and ensures conditions of all ofreporting. its grants and as a result has not posed a risk to the fiscal systems, has a history compliance accurate management of the Nation or the grantor. In addition, the Nation stability, quality management The maintains Pawneefinancial Nation is responsible for the The funding agencies are now required to The Pawnee Nation responsible for the following Federal awards received in 2019 listed by funding agency. systems, has ais history of compliance and ensures accurate reporting. following Federal awards received in 2019 evaluate all its grantees using a risk-based The PawneeThe NationPawnee is responsible for theadheres following Federal in 2019agency. listed by funding agency. approach. Nation to awards listedreceived by funding 848,349 262,517 88,401 848,349 88,401 Pawnee Nation 2019 Federal Grants and Awards Pawnee Nation 800,0002019 Federal Grants and Awards 230,964 800,000 230,964 BIA P.L. 102-477 BIA AOA - Title VI P.L. 102-477 DHHS - ACF AOA - Title VI EPADHHS - ACF 321,428 321,428 26,000 262,517 26,000 62,677 HUDNat'l Park Service USDA HUD 62,677 DeptUSDA of Justice 171,720 171,720 1,548,022 1,548,022 1,352,715 1,352,715 973,637 100,000 973,637 100,000 Funding Agency Funding Agency BIA-Bureau of Indian Affairs DOT-FHWA EPA Nat'lDOT-FHWA Park Service BIA-Bureau of Indian Affairs BIA/DOL/HHS (P.L. 102-477) BIA/DOL/HHS (P.L. 102-477) AOA – Administration on Aging - Title VI AOA – Administration on Aging - Title VI DHHS/ACF – Admin. for Children and Families DHHS/ACF – Admin. for Children and Families EPA – Environmental Protection Agency EPA – Environmental Protection Agency DOT/FHWA-Dept. of Trans.-Federal Highway Admin DOT/FHWA-Dept. of Trans.-Federal Highway Admin National Park Service National Park Service HUD – Housing and Urban Development HUD – Housing and Urban Development USDA –USDA U.S. Dept Agriculture – U.S.ofDept of Agriculture DOJ – Department of Justice (Balance-Year 3 of 3) DOJ – Department of Justice (Balance-Year 3 of 3) EEOC –EEOC Equal– Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity IHS – Indian HealthHealth ServiceService IHS – Indian SAMHSA – Substance AbuseAbuse & Mental Health Serv.Serv. SAMHSA – Substance & Mental Health HRSA –HRSA Health Resources & Services Admin. – Health Resources & Services Admin. State ofState Oklahoma – PSSF,– Violence Prevention of Oklahoma PSSF, Violence Prevention Foundation GrantsGrants Foundation TotalTotal 150,165 150,165 200,000 200,000 67,145 67,145 EEOC Dept of Justice IHS EEOC IHS SAMHSA SAMHSA HRSA StateHRSA of Okla. State of Okla. Foundations Foundations 2019 Award Amounts 2019 Award Amounts 973,637 973,637 1,352,715 1,352,715 171,720 171,720 62,677 62,677 262,517 262,517 848,349 848,349 88,401 88,401 800,000 800,000 230,964 230,964 321,428 321,428 26,000 26,000 1,548,022 1,548,022 150,165 150,165 200,000 200,000 67,145 67,145 100,000 100,000 7,203,740 7,203,740 Source: Grants Contracts Office Source: Grants and and Contracts Office 13 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION 2019 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS Grants and Awards Pawnee Nation Received for 2019 Funding Agency Bureau of Indian Affairs 2019 Funding Law Enforcement Aid to Tribal Government Indian Child Welfare Tribal Court Public Law 102-477 – Education (includes CCDF) Indian Health Service Health Education Community Health Representative Substance Abuse Program Housekeeping/Grounds Maintenance Special Diabetes Program for Indians Substance Abuse Treatment Meth and Suicide Prevention Initiative Domestic Violence Prevention HHS-Administration for Children and Families Liheap (Low Income Heating Assistance) CSBG (Community Services Block Grant) Child Welfare Services Promoting Safe and Stable Families Administration on Aging Title VI Nutrition Title VI Caregiver Nutrition Supplement Initiative Environment Protection Agency General Assistance Program Water Pollution Control Non-Point Source Nation Park Service Tribal Historic Preservation Office NAGPRA – Year II Balance Federal Highway Administration Indian Reservation Roads Health Resources and Services Administration Opioid Response (Planning) Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin Opioid Abuse Prevention Program USDA - Food Distribution Program HUD – ICDBG-FY18 Green House EEOC – Equal Employment Opportunity State of Okla. DHHS Promoting Safe and Stable Families Family Violence Prevention and Services Department of Justice-Year III Balance Violence Against Women Foundation Grant Shakopee Grant Description 598,772 209,227 84,607 81,031 1,352,715 Police Services Supports Tribal Gov’t Operations Family Break-up Prevention Protection of Tribal Rights Reduces Barriers to Self-Sufficiency 27,464 213,270 225,135 368,956 184,126 29,074 300,000 200,000 Provides Health Education Services Health Appointment Transportation Community Prevention Activities Housekeeping for IHS Facility Reduce Risk of Diabetes In-Patient Treatment Services Native Youth Intervention Services Support Services to Clients 36,804 3,036 8,699 14,138 Low Income Energy Assistance Low Income Assistance Family Break-up Prevention Family Break-up Prevention 116,280 44,810 10,630 Nutrition Services Family Caregiver Support Services Nutrition Services 115,000 117,517 30,000 Environmental Protection of Lands Water Quality Monitoring Pollution Prevention Activities 57,193 31,208 Preserve, Protect Cultural Heritage Claim and Return Cultural Items 848,349 Planning, Design, Building of Roads 200,000 Opioid Treatment Facility Planning 150,165 230,964 800,000 26,000 Opioid Misuse Prevention Services Distributes Food for Low-Income Economic Development Enhance Employment Opportunity 21,315 45,830 Family Break-up Prevention Provides Support Services to Clients 321,428 Provides Support Services to Clients 100,000 CRD Sustainability Planning For further information on the programs mentioned above, contact the program coordinators, managers, or directors; their information is listed in this 2019 annual report. In addition, feel free to call the Pawnee Nation Grants and Contracts Office at 918-762-3621, Extension 123. Source: Grants and Contracts Office THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 14 2019 PAWNEE NATION EMPLOYEE FUN DAY STAFF AND PAWNEE NATION PRESIDENT WORKING ON THE 2019 ANNUAL ANNUITY DISBURSEMENTS Pawnee Nation President, James E. Whiteshirt Enrollment Manager, Carrie Peters Payroll, Freida Pratt ROUNDHOUSE EVENTS 15 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAWNEE NATION PAWNEE CULTURE CLASSES AND PAWNEE LANGUAGE CLASSES THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 16 PAWNEE NATION AND MUSEUM BOARD PARTNER WITH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION IN DEVELOPMENT OF PROTOTYPE FOR NATIVE CULTURAL CENTER DESIGN to realize their goals to develop and build cost-effective cultural centers by reducing their architectural design and development costs utilizing the process, procedures and designs developed through this model project,” said Susan Feller, President of ATALM and Project Coordinator. The project officially launched today when 28 fourth-year O.S.U. Architecture students and their faculty met with ATALM leaders, members of the Pawnee Nation Museum Design Advisory The Pawnee Nation and Museum Board have joined the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, (ATALM), OSU School of Architecture, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indian’s Culture Center and Museum staff to engage in the development of a prototype model which may be utilized by any tribal community for reducing costs and expediting the planning and design of their respective cultural facilities. ATALM is a national, Native-serving non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide sustainable infrastructures to indigenous tribes to ensure the continuation of their culturally relevant training and networking programs in preserving and advancing their Native culture, history, language, and life ways. ATALM has enlisted the volunteer participation of design-build architects with experience in Native cultural building projects as well as fourth-year OSU architectural students and faculty to work with the Pawnee Nation tribal leadership and their newly formed Museum Design Advisory Committee (MDAC), along with the Culture Center and Museum staff from the Keetoowah Tribe, to develop the initial prototype model. The team will develop prototype plans that may be adapted by Native communities seeking to build cultural centers that authentically interpret their culture, history and life ways. “The overarching goal of the project is to enable Native communities of all sizes 17 Committee (MDAC) and other tribal leaders to begin the development of interpretive conceptual design(s) for its cultural center. The following Friday the group will visit the Keetoowah’s Cultural Center and Museum to study building design features at their Tahlequah site. “This collaboration will provide the students with experience working with Native populations, will help ATALM develop and test resources to be freely shared with all Native communities, and will enable the Pawnee Nation to expedite the process of developing their own Cultural Center in future years,” said Ms. Feller. “This is a unique opportunity for our students and the OSU School of Architecture that fulfills each arm of the OSU land grant mission: research, education, and outreach. Partnering with a national tribalserving association and Oklahoma Tribes to develop a prototype model for use across the country allows us to employ teaching techniques such as the Participatory Design Model (PDM) to cultivate collaborative learning communities. Designing with the community rather than designing for the community is the critical difference in the PDM. It does not dictate design but creates an environment that allows it to emerge through the process and interactions with the end-users and the community.” Said Awilda Rodríguez Carrión, Associate Professor, College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, OSU. For Further Information Contact: Sharilyn Young, Project Manager, 918-708-2237. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 PAWNEE INDIAN VETERANS HOMECOMING THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 18 PAWNEE NATION DIVISION OF FINANCE The Finance Department of the Pawnee Nation manages, directs and oversees all financial activities for the Nation in support of the goals and objectives of the Pawnee Nation government. The Pawnee Nation government ensures fiscal integrity for the organization to provide reasonable assurance that transactions made with tribal or federal dollars are authorized, reasonable, allowable and are in compliance under the guidance of OMB 2 CFR Part 200; the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma’s Fiscal Policies and Procedures; the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Many roles and functions define the finance department which includes being responsible for the safekeeping of the Nation’s funds, ensuring all the Nation’s assets are safe, accurately recorded and reported on, as well as ensuring that proper internal controls are in place. THE CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT ARE: Accounts Payable – Records and processes payments for tribal and federal expenditures. Accounts Receivable – Records the funds received for payments. Payroll – Make sure employees, committees and commissions are paid accurately and on time. General Accounting – Reports, reconciliations, journal entries, analysis. Budgeting – Assists in the creation and maintenance of annual budgets, monitors budgets. Reporting – Produce reports to show how tribal and federal funds are being spent. Internal Controls – Adhere to the separation of duties and risk assessments; roles clearly defined. Cash Flow – Responsible for ensuring funds are available for all payments due. Capital Assets – Proper recording of inventories and equipment. Audit – Prepares for the organization-wide annual audit, responsible for Pictured left to right are: James Rice, Accountant; Janet Mulder, Accounts Payable Clerk; William Perry, Finance Division Director; Freida Pratt, Payroll; Nancy Moore, Accountant, and Penny Powell, Sr. Accountant. follow-up work. Aside from the list of functions mentioned, there are other responsibilities of the finance department; collectively the employees of the finance department are here to serve the Pawnee Nation government, tribal members, other employees, program directors and managers, vendors, in addition to other tribal organizations and federal agencies. The finance department works toward having solid and sound financial records and has an annual independent audit conducted to ensure the financial systems of the Nation are in order, and financial information is accurate. The financial records of the Pawnee Nation are reviewed by federal funding agencies and other W. Harrison Perry, Finance Director, Ext. 205 Penny Powell, Senior Accountant, Ext. 209 James Rice, Accountant, Ext. 197 Nancy Moore, Accountant, Ext. 119 19 users of financial information, including the Pawnee Nation government. When the annual independent audit is submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, it is made available to the various funding agencies that have funded the federal programs administered by the Pawnee Nation. The finance department is responsible for follow-up on any recommendations made by the auditor. The finance department is located on the 2nd floor of Building 64, and the finance employees can be reached at (918) 762-3621 using the following extensions: Janet Mulder, AP Clerk, Ext. 121 Davi Ferris, AP Part-time, Ext. 120 Freida Pratt, Payroll Clerk, Ext. 125 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT The Human Resources (HR) department serves all eight divisions of the Pawnee Nation. Human Resources performs tasks and duties such as; advertising vacant positions, recruiting highly skilled and qualified applicants, coordinating employee orientation, managing employee relations, administrating benefits, developing and deploying policies and procedures, maintaining personnel records, monitoring compliance with tribal, state, and federal labor laws, and researching and establishing wage and compensation rates. This past year, we have continued the task of the Staff Development Training Curriculum, which focuses on Leadership Development. Roberta Ahdunko, HR Coordinator; and Matthew Bellendir, HR Manager. 2019 NEW FULL-TIME HIRES/TRANSFERS Muriel Robedeaux – Executive Director (Promotion) Garon Cozad – Grounds Maintenance Lauren Quimby – Property (Transfer) Mary Faye Blackowl – Housekeeping Louise Stevens – Executive Office Assistant Stephen Ashley Pratt – Receptionist Davi Ann Ferris – Accounts Payable Janet Mulder – Accountant (Promotion) Amber Jones – Procurement Manager George B. Horn – Maintenance Nelson Yellowman – Roads Heavy Equipment Operator Jon James – Tribal Fire/Rescue Coordinator Jaelyn Jestes – HCS/ICW Administrative Assistant Mee-Kai Clark – HRSA Opioid Administrative Assistant Adrian SpottedHorseChief – Cultural Resource Coordinator Herb Adson – Cultural Resource Division Director Danielle Wheatley – Title VI Coordinator (Promotion) Samantha Baker – Learning Center Manager (Promotion) Christina Attocknie – Learning Center Asst Manager (Promotion) Pani Moore – Child Care Teacher Dana Stewart – Child Care Teacher Callie Wilson – Child Care Teacher Shelby Duncan – Child Care Teacher Destiny Taylor – Child Care Teacher Christopher Pratt – CHR Generalist/Driver Taylor Pratt – CHR Generalist/Driver Anthony Leas – Fitness Center Attendant Martha Only A Chief – NAGPRA Coordinator Ashley Wilson – Court Clerk Michael Jimboy – Police Officer 2019 NEW PART TIME HIRES/TEMPS Cole Brumley – Property (TERO – Temporary) Evanne Pratt – Child Care (Part time) Brandi Johnson – Receptionist (Temporary) Katherine Brady – Court (Part time) Kimberly Makaseah – Court Clerk (Temporary) Rosetta Clark – Education (Part time) Terri Collins – Housekeeping (TERO) will become Full Time 1/01/2020 Cheynova Townsen – Seeds (Temporary) Lawrence Clark – Tax Clerk (Temp) 2019 PAWNEE NATION EMPLOYEE PROFILE 127 Total Employees Pawnee: 60 employees, 47% Descendeants/enrolled in other: 11 employees, 9% Other Tribes: 32 employees, 25% Non-Native: 24 employees, 9% Misty Nuttle – Education (Temporary) 2019 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, QUARTERS, AND YEAR January - Courtney Turner February - Reva Howell March - Christal Prill 1st Quarter - Kyla Wichita April - Mee-Kai Clark May - Chris McCray June - Mary Fay Blackowl 2nd Quarter - Cynthia Butler July - Freida Pratt August - Mike Ortiz September - Grant Hawkins 3rd Quarter - Rick Tatum October - Brandon Novotny November - George Chebon Gooden December - Samantha Baker 4th Quarter - Jordan Moore THE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Reva Howell CONTACT INFORMATION: Roberta Ahdunko, HR Coordinator roberta@pawneenation.org (918) 762-3621 ext. 142 Pawnee Nation Office of Human Resources PO Box 470, Pawnee, OK 74058 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 20 PLANNING AND TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT Pictured left to right are: Reva Howell, Coordinator/Assistant; Brian (Wabjejak) Kirk, Planning Director; and Laura Melton, Grants and Contracts Manager. The Pawnee Nation Planning Division is an integral part of the Pawnee Nation organization, whose focus is to achieve the mission and vision of the tribal government while actively exercising its sovereignty. Within the Division are the Planning Office; Brian (Wabjejak) Kirk, Director; the ICDBG Program, Reva Howell, Coordinator; and the Grants and Contracts Office, Laura Melton, Manager. PLANNING AND TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT is responsible for bringing new ideas to the table and collaborating with other divisions and programs that will increase the services to the tribe. The Director plays a huge part in the development within the Pawnee Nation’s tribal organization by working side-by-side with the Pawnee Business Council and all the other Divisions and their programs. The Planning Director assists in the development of a strategic plan, this plan for the future that will increase productivity and organize the overall structure of the Pawnee Nation’s vision. GRANTS AND CONTRACTS ensure that the federal grant goals and objectives are accomplished and completed on time. The Grants and Contracts office confirms that all grant activities follow the terms and conditions of the award; monitor expenses for allowable costs; accounts for all grant revenues received; fulfill all reporting requirements, and comply with all federal statutes and regulations that apply to each grant. ICDBG PROGRAM utilizes HUD funds to serve the community better. They play a significant role in developing various projects which include: decent housing, suitable living environment, and economic opportunities. PLANNING DIRECTOR In 2019, the Planning Division made strives pushing forward on our deliverables and goals. We continue gradually moving into a more active role. We wanted to expand new 21 possibilities to promote development in our region. We started the year by kicking off two projects that gave us the ability to look at a behavioral health facility and developing economic development opportunities. We hosted several community meetings on various topics. This was important for the Planning Division, as well as other divisions and PBC. Our intention was to incorporate the vision of the community to establish a strong relationship with tribal members and other members throughout the community. The Planning Division, with assistance from the DHCS Director, developed a Behavioral Treatment Consortium that consists of tribal, local, and state representatives. Our purpose was to analyze our regional demographics that assisted our ability to highlight existing services and partners while emphasizing the gaps. This team developed new relationships and developed short- and long-term plans that will provide guidance in securing funding and/or additional opportunities to bridge our gaps in the community and ultimately lead to a new behavioral health treatment facility. In addition, we kicked off our Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Plan project. The CEDS is the outcome of a regional planning process designed to assess the current condition and guide responsible economic growth in our area. It includes an analysis of factors that account for a community’s current economic state, identifying critical issues and economic opportunities, and a clear vision that specifies strategies to achieve THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PLANNING AND TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT community goals by implementing plans with ensures community and stakeholder participation at every level. The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended, requires a CEDS to apply for investment assistance under the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) Public Works of Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs. Furthermore, the Planning Division has been working diligently with other Divisions, PBC, and surrounding community stakeholders on creating more services and opportunities. We were able to be apart of the CM/GC method along with the Transportation Department which we were the first Native Tribe to incorporate horizontal and vertical construction into the design. Our team was able to secure funding that resurrected the CRD Division, which provided additional opportunities to the community. We were granted the ICDBG Greenhouse Project. This project will construct two greenhouses for fresh vegetable and fruit production. Also, Planning has taken on many other roles to ensure high-quality performance in delivering a new vision for the community, tribe, and PBC. We were very pleased with how 2019 ended, and we are excited for what is ahead in 2020. GRANTS AND CONTRACTS The Grants and Contracts offices’ primary responsibility is to ensure the federal grant goals and objectives are completed as stated in the grant application and to inform the federal grant program directors of the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rules when administering any federal contract or grant. In addition, the Pawnee Nation Grants and Contracts Offices’ role is to become familiar with the terms and conditions delineated in each individual award to make certain the post-award administration is effective and conforms to compliance procedures. The Grants and Contracts Office provides management oversight to confirm that all activities are carried out on time and within budget, adheres to all reporting requirements, and certifies that the programs are abiding by the federal statutes and regulations listed in their individual award documents. Furthermore, the Grants and Contracts Office will provide training, staff support, updates to program directors on Federal government administrative management performance measures, and notify the grant administrators of any grant requirement changes. By informing the directors and managers on grant administration and proper financial procedure topics, it’s anticipated a better understanding of those matters will ultimately reduce audit and program review findings. The employees of the Pawnee Nation have made a conscious and collective decision to follow proper procedures as they administer their grants. Through their efforts, the Pawnee Nation employees have led the way into making the Nation an organization that maintains effective fiscal and grant management. The Grants and Contracts Manager also works with the Planning Director in the editing and submission of recurring or new grant proposals and their budgets. Further, the Grants and Contracts office works closely with the Finance Department ensuring transactions made with federal dollars are authorized, reasonable, allowable, and in compliance under the guidance of OMB 2 CFR Part 200 as well as with the Nation’s Fiscal Policies and Procedures Manual and other Federal guidance. The Grants and Contracts office maintains an open-door policy and is available to assist anyone who may have questions on grants or contracts. Feel free to call: 918762-3621 Ext: 123, office; or 918-399-5107, cell. The Grants and Contracts office is located in Room 204 on the 2nd floor of Building 64. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 22 ICDBG PROGRAM The Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) provides eligible recipients with direct grants for developing viable Indian and Alaska Native Communities aimed at low- and moderate-income persons/families. ICDBG funds can be used in 3 different funding areas: Housing-Rehabilitation, land acquisition for new housing and new housing (limited circumstances). Community Facilities-Infrastructure construction (roads, water & sewer facilities), single or multipurpose community buildings. Economic Development-Commercial, industrial, agricultural projects which may be recipient owned and operated or which may be owned and/or operated by a third party. (2017, March 9) “U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development” https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/ HUD?src=/program_offices/public_ indian_housing/ih/grants/icdbg In 2019 the Pawnee Nation has been implementing the FY 2016 ICDBG Grant Award: Pawnee Nation Ceremonial Campground & Nature Fit Trail and was notified it was a recipient of the FY 2018 ICDBG Grant Award: Pawnee Nation Greenhouse. 2016-Pawnee Nation Ceremonial Campground & Nature Fit Trail. This project has been underway and at the end of 2019 nearly completed with only 1 phase to be completed; which will be executed in the beginning of 2020. The Nature Fit trail, which was finished in the early part 23 of 2019, sustained damage during the May 2019 historical floods. It was repaired, improved upon, and open to the public. The campsites saw the improvement of infrastructure as additional electrical pedestals were installed along with lighting and more water faucets at the camping areas. A newly constructed bathroom doubled square footage which allowed for additional toilet stalls and shower stalls, dressing area and conditioned air to flow. The Dance Arbor was also constructed with a permanent material, added electrical outlets to posts, a heightened ceiling, and a permanent roof and lighting on the arbor. The area also improved the flag area, which now includes three (3) flag poles with lights. The bridge will be a new innovative concept of installing a bridge in less than one day. This new bridge will be structurally sound as aesthetically appealing as it will connect the campgrounds to the trail. The Division of Cultural Resources was contacted to give a name to the new bridge, and it is “The Morning Star Bridge.” This FY16 funding opportunity has been able to provide great benefits to the community while beautifying the Pawnee Nation Reserve. This project should officially close out in the Spring of 2020. 2018-Pawnee Nation Greenhouse Project. The Pawnee Nation was recently awarded the FY 18 ICDBG: Pawnee Nation Greenhouse. The project consists of two (2) 30’ x 60’ connected greenhouses to aid in economic development. The greenhouse would house a hydroponic system that would grow tomatoes and any other deemed feasible produce. Pre-planning is still underway and is expected to be completed late in 2020. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Pawnee Nation Elder Center Garden 2019. Neva Moore’s Birthday BINGO night celebration at the Pawnee Nation Elder Center, March 2019. COMMITTEES: COMMISSIONS: BOARDS: Budget Committee Cultural Committee Education Committee Education Sub-Committee Enrollment Committee Governing Documents Committee Grievance Committee Human Resources Committee Land Management Committee Property Committee Proposal Review Committee Tribal Emergency Response Committee (TERC) Election Commission Environmental Regulatory Commission Gaming Commission Liquor Control Commission Sports Commission Tax Commission TERO Commission Utility Authority Commission Pawnee Tribal Housing Board Pawnee Nation Museum Board of Directors Pawnee Nation College Board of Trustees Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation Board of Directors THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 24 PAWNEE NATION ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT Pictured left to right are: Suzanne Kanuho, Enrollment Assistant; and Carrie Peters, Enrollment Manager. The Pawnee Nation’s Enrollment Department is responsible for all aspects of tribal membership. This scope of work includes, but is not limited to, maintaining up-to-date tribal enrollment records, providing forms such as name change forms, change of address forms and enrollment applications, processing applications for tribal enrollment, verifying tribal membership, processing relinquishments per request of tribal member, processing relinquishments of Pawnee membership when dual enrollment is discovered, issuing Pawnee Tribal Member Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) cards, issuing Verification of Indian Preference (BIA Form 4432) forms, verifying enrollment for the Department of Interior Eagle Permit Application. Provided other services, which consists of responding to any enrollment requests or questions by mail, email, fax, phone, and includes services provided regarding the annual annuity payment. THE FOLLOWING IS SOME INFORMATION REGARDING THE PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP FOR 2019 • • • • • • • • 25 3,572 Pawnee Nation Tribal Members on the membership roll; 48 Pawnee Nation Tribal Members added the membership roll; 656 Pawnee Nation Tribal Members live in the city of Pawnee; Top five most populated states of Pawnee Nation Tribal Members: Oklahoma = 2,350, Texas = 1913, Arizona = 149, California = 118, Kansas = 109; Remaining 653 Tribal Members live in the other states; Pawnee Nation Tribal Members gender: 1,779 males and 1,793 females; and Pawnee Nation Tribal Members that are 4/4(Full Blood) = 85. CONTACT INFORMATION: Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Enrollment Office Health & Community Services Building 400 Agency Road Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-3621 Option #7 enrollment@pawneenation.org THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT The Communications office updates the Pawnee Nation official website; maintains the Pawnee Nation social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. The Communication office is the main hub for gathering content from the tribal departments and designs the ‘Chaticks Si Chaticks’ newsletter. The Communication office also films the Pawnee Nation Business (PBC) Council meetings and other various events to archive and share on social media platforms so tribal members can watch online. The Communication office disseminates email announcements to tribal members announcing the link to a new PBC meeting when uploaded. Photography is taken at various events then uploaded to Facebook or online. Videos are uploaded to social media sites such as Vimeo, YouTube, and the Pawnee Nation official Facebook page. The Communications Manager Jeana Francis is an enrolled Pawnee Nation tribal member specializing in media and design. The Communications office filmed (24) twenty-four Pawnee Nation Business Council meetings, designed (5) five Chaticks Si Chaticks newsletters, (1) one 2018 Annual Report book (68 pages), filmed (18) Eighteen Pawnee Nation events, and helped increased interactions on various social media platform as an outlet for information. VIDEO PROJECTS 2019 • • • • • • • • • • • • Pawnee Nation Business Council meetings Public Engagement Meeting, Pawnee Nation Strategic Planning 2018 Pawnee Seed Preservation Project Annual Report 2019 Seed Blessing for the Pawnee Seed Preservation Project 1st Annual Pawnee Nation Princess Dance 2019-2020 Princess Coronation Pawnee Nation Candidate Forum Hemp Conference 101 - Pawnee Nation The Chalkguy Ben Glenn at the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma 2019 Pawnee Business Council Inauguration 2019 Pawnee Business Council President Inauguration, James Whiteshirt 2019 Homecoming, Grand Entry and other parts of the event Community Engagement Meeting, Rural Jeana Francis, Communications Manager. • • • • • • • Communities Opioid Response ProgramPlanning Grant Learn how to play Pawnee Handgames, Cultural Class Pawnee Church Hymns, Cultural Class Pawnee Nation Cultural Program Class Women Singers AKA Chorus Girls Ghost Dance Songs, Cultural Class Pawnee Language Class, Kindship Pawnee Language Class, Food Items FACEBOOK BUSINESS PAGES • • • • Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Pawnee Nation Elders Pawnee Nation Education Department Pawnee Nation Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence Program SOCIAL MEDIA GROUPS • • Pawnee Nation Wellness Programs Vimeo Private Group for Pawnee Nation Business Council meetings and Community meetings If any tribal members would like to submit an article or artwork for the Chaticks Si Chaticks, please notify the Communications office. CONTACT INFORMATION: Communications 881 Little Dee Dr Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-3621 Ext. 126 Jeana Francis, Communications Manager communications@pawneenation.org PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA www.pawneenation.org Like us on Facebook: Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 26 PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT Walterene Hare, Inventory and Receiving Clerk. Amber Jones, Procurement Manager. Procurement is the acquisition of any good or service by means of competitive or noncompetitive purchasing. The Federal government holds the Pawnee Nation, along with all other agencies maintained by Federal funding, to specific standards that guide our purchasing activity. Our department is a segment of the Pawnee Nation Administration; thus, we do not provide public services. As part of the administration, we support the programs that offer public services to the Pawnee Nation and other tribal citizens. The Procurement Department was developed in mid-2015. We started with just one employee, and now the Procurement Department consists of two employees; Amber Jones, Procurement Manager, and Walterene Hare, Inventory/Travel Clerk. The Procurement Department arranges and reconciles travel for all programs and coordinates physical inventories of all eligible property purchased by Pawnee Nation Programs. We have also been tasked with providing administrative support for the Pawnee Nasharo Council and the Pawnee Nation Election Commission. The Procurement Manager approves and/or advises on all purchasing activity for the Pawnee Nation. This is the scope of the Pawnee Nation Procurement Department. We look forward to serving the Pawnee Nation Programs throughout 2020! INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Pictured left to right are: 27 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SE AL OF THE P AW N ATION OBSTACLES Some of the things we have had to overcome in 2019 has been under-staffing and underfunded. We need to upgrade our systems to keep up with technology. G THE R E AT Pius Spottedhorsechief, IT Systems Administrator; Christal Windholz, Information Technologies Manager; and Lance Howell, Network Security Specialist. E NE It is the purpose of the Information Technology Department to provide the Pawnee Nation Government entity and its programs support and services for all their technology needs. These services provided include but not limited to network security, network administration, systems administration, desktop support and consulting & procurement services directly related to tribal electronic communications, computer, and data systems. The Information Technology Department is an indirect and tribal operations cost service. The Information Technology department maintains the infrastructure we currently have on a day-to-day basis. We do our best to plan every year for future growth and try our best to accommodate for that growth. This team must keep up with the everchanging technology and needs of the tribal operations. DEPARTMENT OF TRIBAL OPERATIONS Confidence Report is available at the Division of Property Management offices. Pictured left to right, back to front are: Rob Pratt, Maintenance Supervisor; Terri Collins, Housekeeper; Lauren Quimby, Admin Assistant; Justin Hudson, Grounds Maintenance; Mary Blackowl, Housekeeper; Garon Cozad-Tawkoyty, Grounds Maintenance; Faron Thompson, Water Tech; George Horn, Maintenance worker; and Jimmy Jestes, Division Director. The Division of Property Management is responsible for numerous tasks. The following is a list and brief description of duties: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE - responsible for mowing, weed eating, edging, and spraying all tribal grounds. BUILDING MAINTENANCE - responsible for upkeep and repairing of all 20 tribal buildings. HOUSEKEEPING OF ALL TRIBAL BUILDINGS - responsible for housekeeping and janitorial services of all tribal buildings. UTILITIES, WATER, AND WASTEWATER - responsible for water and sewer on the Pawnee Nation grounds. DISTRIBUTION OF UTILITIES - responsible for all water distribution and sewer systems, including lagoons. BUILDING RENTALS - responsible for all building rentals on the Pawnee Nation reserve. From January 2019 to December 2019, the Roam chief Building was rented out approximately 132 times, the community building was rented out approximately 110, and the Multipurpose was rented out approximately 70, the Campgrounds was rented out around 3 times, the gymnasium was rented out 5, and the Roundhouse was rented out about 25 times. INSURANCE - responsible for all building, vehicle, and equipment insurance BURIAL SERVICES - responsible for getting the building secured and set up for funeral services as well as preparing the grave site for family. CEMETERIES - responsible for cleaning and maintaining all cemeteries within the Pawnee Nation FIRE SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION responsible for having the building and fire extinguishers certified and checked yearly. We also get all the vent hoods inspected twice a year. IHS HOUSEKEEPING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - responsible for cleaning and maintaining housekeeping at IHS. For questions concerning Pawnee Nation Tribal Operations or building rentals, please contact the office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. UPKEEP OF UTILITIES - responsible for CONTACT INFORMATION: maintaining, repairing and replacing Pawnee Nation Tribal Operations all water and sewer lines. BILLING OF 361 Clinic Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 UTILITIES - responsible for all billing for Phone: (918) 762-2273 the utilities. Currently, the Pawnee Nation has 36 customers. Available Facilities and Rental Rates per Day PAWNEE TRIBAL Tribal Members &/or Non- Tribal Members&/or CLEANING FEE / COMPLIANCE OF FACILITY Organizations Organizations SECURITY DEPOSIT WATER QUALITY ROUND HOUSE 50.00 100.00 100.00 COMMUNITY BUILDING NO COST 50.00 50.00 We currently have CAMP GROUNDS NO COST 35.00 100.00 MULTI PURPOSE 100.00 200.00 100.00 two licensed Water CENTER WELLNESS 125.00 250.00 150.00 Technicians who are CENTER/GYM responsible for keeping ROAM CHIEF CENTER 100.00 200.00 100.00 BIG ROOM the utilities and water ROAM CHIEF CENTER 50.00 100.00 100.00 SMALL ROOM system in compliance WELLNESS CENTER 50.00 100.00 100.00 CONCESSION STAND with EPA standards. FEE WAIVERS: When an organization is granted a fee waiver by the Pawnee Nation Business Council, the security deposit will be increased to $250.00 The 2018 Consumer For questions concerning Pawnee Nation Tribal Operations or building rentals, please the office during regular hours at 918-762-2273. THEcontact PAWNEE NATION OFbusiness OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 28 2019 HALLOWEEN 2019 SOUTHERN OAKS HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Pawnee Nation Staff passing out candy on Halloween to the Learning Center Children and the Pawnee UCAP Headstart. Pawnee Nation Departments Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence Program, Division of Health & Community Services, Indian Child Welfare, and the Executive Office set up games at the Southern Oaks Halloween Carnival giving out candy and prizes to the kids. 29 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION ELDER CHRISTMAS MEAL MILIKIN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS VISIT PAWNEE NATION THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 30 PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL COURT Ashley Wilson, District Court Clerk. Kimberly Makaseah, Administrative Assistant. Supreme Court Justices from left to right: Justice, Kyle Haskins; Justice, Mark EchoHawk; Chief Justice, Gregory Smith; Justice, Chad Harsha; and Justice, John Chapman Young. The Tribal Courts are a separate branch of the Pawnee Nation Government as outlined in the Pawnee Nation Constitution and By-Laws; to provide for the establishment of a Law and funding allocations for the Tribal Court are Order and Judicial system to “protect peace, $79,982 from the BIA and $70,129 supplemental safety, health and welfare of the members of Tribal funds for 2019. Approximately a thirty the Pawnee Tribe” The Judicial Branch of the (30) thousand dollar decrease from the previous Pawnee Nation is comprised of the Pawnee year. Nation District Court and the Supreme Court. The Pawnee Nation District Court implemented The Supreme Court is the Nation’s highest court several changes in 2019, including an updated with appellate jurisdiction over cases appealed docket schedule and fee schedule. Open Court from the District Court. The Supreme Court is begins at 1 p.m., and Closed court begins at 1:30 the final authority on the Constitution and Law p.m. the first and last Friday of every month of the Pawnee Nation. unless an adjustment is made for a holiday. The District Court of the Pawnee Nation is PDF versions of several the District Court Pro the court that initially hears most cases arising se forms can now be found on the court’s web within the tribal jurisdiction. Included in these page, as well as the Pawnee Nation Law & Order cases are family, juvenile, criminal, protective Code. As a reminder, the Court Clerks cannot orders, and general civil cases. These cases provide legal advice. We can only provide may be brought by or against information regarding forms, tribal citizens or by the Pawnee fees, dockets, and referral Nation. The court decides services. We can provide a list cases based upon the laws of of private attorneys as needed. the Nation and must interpret A generous donation was made those laws. Cases are heard by to the Pawnee Nation Supreme the two District Court judges. Court’s Walter Echo-Hawk Law If an appeal is taken from a Library by Carol Chapmandecision of the District Court, Young and their family in midthe Pawnee Nation Supreme 2019. The Court Clerk’s office Court hears the case. The Chief is still working to transport the Judge and Associate Judge of Matthew Gore, Associate Judge; and the Pawnee Nation District Shelly Harrison, District Court Chief Judge. donation to the Pawnee Nation Resource Center for use by the Court each serve a six-year citizens of Pawnee Nation. term. Shelly Harrison serves the District Court as Chief Judge, and Matthew All attorneys currently admitted to the PNSCB Gore serves as Associate Judge. Other Court received notice of dues in December 2019. staff include Shandi Campbell, Prosecutor, and Applications for admission to the Pawnee Jon Carter, Public Defender. Ashley Wilson Nation Supreme Court Bar Association may be serves as the District Court Clerk. Kim Makaseah found on the court’s web page. The application serves as the Administrative Assistant. fee is $55.00. The Pawnee Nation Supreme Court consists The Pawnee Nation Courthouse is open Monday of five Justices. The Pawnee Nation Supreme through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Court is vested with the judicial power and closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The exclusive appellate jurisdiction over all civil and Courthouse is also closed on the observance of criminal matters that fall under the jurisdiction all tribal and federal holidays. of the Pawnee Nation. Gregory Smith serves the CONTACT INFORMATION: Supreme Court as the Chief Justice. Associate Justices are Chad Harsha, Kyle Haskins, Mark Echo-Hawk, and John Chapman Young. Each Pawnee Nation Tribal Court serve an eight-year term. Ashley Wilson serves 700 Agency Road, Building #33, as the Court Clerk for the Supreme Court. The Pawnee, OK 74058 Pawnee Nation District Court is funded through Phone: (918) 762-3621 Ext. 141 a P.L. 93-638 contact with the Bureau of Indian or (918) 762-3011 Affairs. The Tribal Court also receives modest supplement funds from the Tribe to offset the contractual services of judicial staff. Annual 31 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION LAW ENFORCEMENT The Pawnee Nation Police Department operates under a five-year contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide for the safety and well-being for the Pawnee Nation. The current Law Enforcement staff is Chief of Police David Kanuho, Assistant Chief of Police Harold (Gene) Howell, Officer Donna Hogan, Officer Brandon (B.J.) Novotny, Officer Michael (Cory) Jimboy and Dispatcher/ Administrative Assistant Courtney Turner. The department maintains coverage 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Officers provide daily patrols of tribal member’s residences in rural areas as well as residences within the city of Pawnee. Officers also provide daily patrols on the tribal businesses and casinos located within the jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation. The department also includes bailiff services for the Pawnee District Court during court days. On April 5, 2019, Officer George (Bob) Horn resigned his position as Police Officer, and on April 22, 2019, Officer Cory Jimboy was hired to fill the vacant position. The Pawnee Nation Police Department appreciates George (Bob) Horn Officer Horn’s dedicated nearly 18 years of service, not only to the Pawnee Nation Police Department but also to the Pawnee Tribal members. At certain times, Officer Horn went above and beyond his duties to assist and help our tribal members. IN 2019, THE PAWNEE NATION POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CRIMINAL OFFENSES: • Three (3) Disorderly Conduct; • Three (3) Larcenies; • Three (3) Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle (Hit and Run); • Eight (8) Theft of Property; • Three (3) Verbal Assault; • One (1) Vehicle Larceny; • Eight (8) Forgery or Counterfeit • Twelve (12) Dangerous Drug Offense; • One (1) Harassment; • One (1) Assault & Battery; • One (1) Criminal Mischief; Pictured left to right are: David Kanuho, Chief of Police; Brandon Novotny, Police Officer; Donna Hogan, Police Officer; Cory Jimboy, Police Officer; and Gene Howell, Assistant Chief of Police. • • • • • • • • One (1) Burglary; Two (2) Receiving Stolen Property; One (1) Injury to Public Property; One (1) Breaking and Entering; One (1) Disrupting a Public or Religious Assembly; Three (3) Trespassing; Three (3) Intoxications; and There was five (5) arrest reported for the year. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING NON-ENFORCEMENT CALLS FOR SERVICE DURING 2019: • (161) Assistance to Citizens; • (201) Assistance to Other Law Enforcement Agencies; • (20) Court Processes; • (154) Public/Community Services; • (15) Traffic Warnings; • (29) Assistance to the Sick/Injured; and • (3) Vehicle Accidents. During 2019, Officers logged 8,732 onduty hours and recorded 83,466 patrolling miles. Our department recorded three (3) Sex Offenders registries for the year and had performed the services of eleven (11) fingerprints and fourteen (14) notaries. As a requirement to our funding contract, we have made twenty-three (23) patrols of the Chilocco area for the year. CONTACT INFORMATION: Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement 1200 Heritage Circle Pawnee, Oklahoma 74058 Phone: (918) 762-3013 Fax: (918) 762-6456 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 32 DIVISION OF HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES The mission of the Lastly, a marketing plan Division of Health and was developed to help Community Services is obtain funding and/ to improve the overall or opportunities for a wellness and lifestyle of future behavioral health Pawnee Tribal members treatment facility. and Native Americans The Division of Health within our community. Tiffany Frietze, DHCS Director. and Community Services DHCS accomplishes this has the Wellness Program, by providing services such promoting health promotion and disease as health education, substance abuse prevention through nutrition and physical counseling, nutrition, physical fitness, activity. The Wellness Program sponsored preservation of family, safety planning, community-wide physical fitness and youth development. The Division of opportunities such as Zumba, Kickboxing, Health and Community Services consists Fitness Classes, RIPPED, and Yoga. of the following programs under (4) departments: Health-Community Health Other DHCS community activities include: Representatives/Health Education and • Presented “Working in & With Tribal Special Diabetes Program for Indians; Communities” at the HRSA Grantee Prevention-Substance Abuse Program/ Meeting; Methamphetamine Suicide Prevention • Set up a game/booth at the Child Abuse Initiative/Tribal Opioid Response; Prevention Event; Nutrition Services-Food Distribution and • Set up a “Truck or Treat” at Fall Festival; Title VI; and Children and Family Services• Set up a game/booth at the Southern Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence Program and Oaks Nursing Home Halloween Indian Child Welfare. Carnival; The DHCS Office oversees the tribal • Sponsored “Rock Your Heritage Shirt” assistance programs: elders, disability, with a walk for Native American and emergency. The following are nonHeritage Month; and reoccurring clients who received tribal • Lead a Veterans Assistance Project that assistance: (88) elders, (25) disabled tribal provided utility assistance to Native members, and (72) emergency cases. veterans and/or spouses of deceased veterans in our service area. The DHCS Director, with the assistance of the Tribal Planner and Outreach Specialist, CONTACT INFORMATION: also oversaw the Rural Communities Division of Health & Community Services Opioid Response Planning Grant. Through Health & Community Services Building the RCORP-Planning Grant, there is an 400 Agency Road Pawnee, OK 74058 existing Behavioral Treatment Consortium Building Number: (918) 762-3873 Option #6 that consists of tribal, local, and state Main Number: (918) 762-3621 Ext. 168 agencies that currently meets monthly. Fax: (918) 762-6453 The aim of the consortium is to create additional behavioral health treatment opportunities for Native Americans and Tiffany Frietze, DHCS Director other demographically under served tfrietze@pawneenation.org populations. The consortium can assist with data analysis of existing services and gaps, developing new collaborations, strengthening existing collaborations, and policy development. Additionally, there are strategic, sustainability, and workforce plans that can be utilized for future projects. 33 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 HOMECOMING PARADE DOWNTOWN PAWNEE AND 2019 HAWKCHIEF RUN THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 34 CHR/HE HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES • • • • Pictured left to right are: Ben Stewart, Program Coordinator; Kyla Wichita, CHR Administrative Assistant; and Grant Hawkins, CHR Generalist. • The overall goal for the CHR and Health Education programs is to advocate for and enhance the quality of life of the people we serve. The goals and objectives for programs were successfully met during 2019, with the outcomes listed below. • The LIHEAP and CSBG Programs are administered through the CHR/Health Education Office. These programs provide utility, housing, medical, dental, optometry, audiology, small home repairs, and prescription assistance to eligible applicants throughout the year. 2019 CHR AND HEALTH EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: • • • • • • • • • 35 (167) medication, supplies, and/or equipment deliveries. (513) medical appointments transports. (12) home visits. Hosted (2) weight loss challenges with a total of (88) participants. Hosted Heart Healthy Event in February with (22) participants. Assisted the Diabetes Program with providing breakfast and presented health education to the Milliken University students with (8) participants. Assisted SAP/MSPI and Education with Spring Break Camp with an average of (35) kids per day. Assisted SAP/MSPI with the Youth Native N7 Day at OSU with (66) youth participants. Assisted with the ICW Child Abuse Awareness Event with (240) participants. • • • • Hosted Men’s Health Awareness Event in June with (33) participants. Pawnee High School Health Summit with (119) youth in attendance. Assisted SAP/MSPI and Education with the Summer Break Camp (36) youth attended camp. Collaborated with the Diabetes Program with Summer Pride workouts and screenings (103) youth were pre-screened, post-screened, and completed the camp. Hosted the annual Pawnee Nation Health Fair/ Blood Drive with (361) participants and (22) participants who donated blood. Assisted the Diabetes Program with the Hawk Chief 5K Run with (452) participants. Hosted Breast Cancer Awareness Event with (33) participants. Assisted with 6 Nations Domestic Violence Awareness event with (322) participants. Organized the Fall Festival with approximately (300) participants. Assisted with the Diabetes Program with their Poker Run with (16) employees participating and the World Diabetes Day Luncheon that had (45) employees in attendance. Member of the Wellness Committee that hosts Fitness classes (137) participated. The yearly average for Zumba was (29), Bootcamp classes (33), Yoga (45), and RIPPED (30). These programs are involved with several boards, coalitions, and committees throughout the community and county, including Pawnee County Healthy Coalition, Pawnee Public Schools Wellness Committee, and OSU Extension Program Advisory Committee. The CHR/HE Program Staff includes Benjamin Stewart-Program Coordinator, Kyla Wichita-Administrative Assistant, Grant Hawkins-Generalist, and Christopher Pratt-Generalist. CONTACT INFORMATION: CHR/HE Health & Community Services Health & Community Services Building 400 Agency Road Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-3873 Ext. 1. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT DIABETES PROGRAM • • • • Pictured left to right are: Suzanne Knife Chief-Program Coordinator; and Chebon Gooden, Program Assistant. • On a yearly qualified basis, clients in the Diabetes Program are eligible for assistance prescription eye-wear up to $150.00, and nutritional drinks for those who qualify. The Diabetes Program also offers a shoe assistance program to our clients to help encourage clients to annually complete the (3) exams stated above along with lab results, dietitian visit, and two (2) meter downloads to be eligible to receive the Nike N7 footwear. Prescription eye-wear assistance was given to (32) clients, and the Nike N7, shoe assistance program, was issued to (39) clients. • On a monthly qualified basis, clients are eligible to receive a case of nutritional supplement per doctors’ orders (45) clients received assistance. Blood glucose testing supplies such as test strips, lancets, alcohol, and band-aids are offered (222) received assistance. Foot Exams were provided to (35) clients, and Glucometers were issued to (34) clients. All clients are eligible for one pair of socks per month, (26) were issued. For 2019, (433) clients received assistance. 2019 MONTHLY DIABETES ACTIVITIES & OUTCOMES: • Collaborated with Wellness Program on Weight Loss Challenge (25) teams participated. • Collaborated with CHR/HE on Heart Healthy screenings (22) participated. • Assisted SAP/MSPI and Education with Youth Spring break camp (60) youth attended. • Assisted SAP/MSPI with Native N7 Youth Day (66) youth participants. • Assisted with the Pawnee Middle • • • • • • • • • School Health Summit (119) students participated. Assisted with ICW Child Abuse Awareness event (240) participated. Assisted with SAP/MSPI/TOR “The Chalk Guy” event (30) participated. Assisted CHR/HE with Men’s Health Awareness walk (33) participated. Sponsored Pawnee Pride Summer Fitness Class (103) youth participated. Participated in the Pawnee Nation Health Fair (361) participated. Hosted Hawk Chief Run/Walk (452) participated. Assisted SAP/MSPI and Education with Youth Summer Camp (36) youth attended. Assisted CHR/HE with Breast Cancer walk (33) participated. Participated in Fall Festival (300) approximately participated. Hosted Diabetes Awareness Month Poker Run/Walk (16) employees participated. Hosted World Diabetes Day Employee Luncheon (45) employees participated. Participated in SAP/MSPI’s Red Ribbon Walk (312) including youth, employees, teachers, and law enforcement. Participated in the 6 Nations Domestic Violence Awareness Event (322) attendees. Member of the Wellness Committee that hosts Fitness classes (137) participated. The yearly average for Zumba was (29), Bootcamp classes (33), Yoga (45), and RIPPED (30). Screenings were held quarterly for employees, Wellness Program participants, and monthly for elders. The Diabetes Program Staff includes Suzanne Knife Chief, Program Coordinator and Chebon Gooden, Program Assistant. The Diabetes Offices are located in the Health & Community Services Building. CONTACT INFORMATION: Pawnee Nation Diabetes Program Health & Community Services Building 400 Agency Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-3873 Ext. 4. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 36 INDIAN CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM Pictured left to right are: ICW Assistant, Jaelyn Jestes; and ICW Coordinator, Amanda Farren. The purpose of the Pawnee Nation Indian Child Welfare (ICW) Program is to provide services to families and children that are enrolled Pawnee Nation Tribal Members by preventing the breakup of the family in crisis situations. Services that are provided are preventative casework/ intervention, family reunification, adoption and permanent placement, counseling/referral services, and advocacy/monitoring court cases in tribal and state systems. ICW also recruits and certifies Indian homes to serve as foster care placements for tribal children removed from their homes due to neglect or abuse. The Pawnee Nation Indian Child Welfare Program consists of the ICW Coordinator, Amanda Farren, and the ICW Assistant, Jaelyn Jestes. The ICW Program continues to be located in the Pawnee Nation Resource Center. The Pawnee Nation ICW Program continues to be involved in state and Pawnee Nation Tribal cases, including providing case management services and ensuring that ICWA is followed in state cases. The ICW Coordinator completes all home visits as required in all state and tribal cases. The ICW Coordinator conducted (58) home visits to children and families involved in state and tribal cases. The ICW Assistant completed (2) home visits to children and families. The ICW Coordinator attended all court hearing on state and tribal cases and participated by telephone in out of state cases. The ICW Coordinator attended (50) state court hearing both in person and by telephone in out of state cases. The ICW Coordinator attended (32) Pawnee Nation Tribal Court hearings. The ICW Assistant attended (4) Pawnee Nation Tribal Court hearings in the ICW Coordinator’s absence and (1) state court hearing. The ICW Coordinator files a Motion to Intervene in all state custody proceedings in which Pawnee children are involved. The ICW Coordinator continues to collaborate with both state and tribal entities to ensure that appropriate services are provided to Pawnee children and families. The ICW Assistant processes all membership eligibility requests for children received by state 37 agencies. There were (121) member requests processed this year in collaboration with the Pawnee Nation Enrollment Office. The Pawnee Nation ICW Program provided assistance to eligible individuals with an open case with Title IV-B, Subparts 1 and 2 Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF), and Oklahoma PSSF Funds. The Pawnee Nation ICW Program used PSSF funds to stock our storage room with available items for families, including car seats, diapers, wipes, and emergency kits for children coming into care. The Pawnee Nation ICW Program has continued to be involved in the Pawnee Service Area Child Protection Team (CPT). The CPT began meeting again in May 2017. The ICW Coordinator is the Secretary of the CPT. The CPT team consists of the Osage, Iowa, Tonkawa, Ponca, Otoe, and Kaw Tribes. The Pawnee Nation ICW Program is housed in the Division of Health and Community Services and actively participated in many community events held by this division. The Pawnee Nation ICW Program held its annual Child Abuse Prevention Community Event in April. There were approximately (204) individuals present for the event. ICW Program staff participated in Pawnee Nation Youth Spring Break Camp, Hawk Chief Run/Walk, Prevention Day Walk, Southern Oaks Fall Festival, Pawnee Nation Fall Festival, World Diabetes Day Employee Luncheon, and 6 Nations Violence Against Women Glow Run. The ICW Program provided a booth at the Health Fair with brochures and information on becoming a foster parent. The Pawnee Nation ICW Program coordinated an Angel Tree and was able to provide presents to (18) Pawnee children. The ICW Program collaborated with Pawnee Indian Health Center and Pawnee Nation employees who purchased gifts for several children. The ICW Coordinator attended several trainings throughout the year, including Tribal Worker Core Competency Training Webinar, Region 6 IV-B Conference Call, Annual IV-B Meeting, National Indian Child Welfare Conference, and the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association Conference. CONTACT INFORMATION: Amanda Farren, Pawnee Nation ICW Coordinator Jaelyn Jestes, Pawnee Nation ICW Assistant Pawnee Nation ICW 1202 Heritage Circle, Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-3621 Ext. 175 & Ext. 143 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT TI-HIRASA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM Pictured left to right: Ashley Hadix, Program Advocate; Amy Kinzie, Program Coordinator; and Dina Johnson, Prevention Specialist. Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence Program includes the Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative (DVPI) and Family Violence Prevention/Domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services (FVPSA). It is a confidential support service to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. We serve all of Pawnee County regardless of age, economic status, or race. We prioritize Native American women and members of the Nation. Our mission is to provide prevention and awareness and increase victim safety and offender accountability. The program provides many services, including education, cultural healing, safety planning, transportation to shelter or relevant appointments, court advocacy, women’s and children’s group, anonymous phone or text consultation, and much more. We also have community events and trainings, volunteer opportunities, legal assistance, and emergency victim assistance. Our three main areas of focus are criminal justice intervention, victim services, and prevention. Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence Program provided services to (18) new clients this year and (25) previously established clients. These are just some of our program highlights: • Provided crisis intervention, case management services, and counseled victims and survivors. Assisted families with beds, bedding, clothes, hygiene items, and other household necessities. • Assisted with (12) Protective Orders; (10) were granted. • Assisted (8) victims of abuse with legal retainer fees for custody, protective orders, and family matters to help assist in the escape of domestic violence. • Transported (32) people to shelter, court hearings, medical appointments, and other relevant places to help the women become empowered. • Hosted the 6 Nations “Glow the Distance” Walk Against Domestic Violence with over 350 people in attendance. • Presented at Pawnee Nation Spring Break Camp & Summer Camp, and contacted Miss Oklahoma to present at the Pawnee High School Health Summit • Hosted Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence in the Workplace Training • Hosted a Community Event for MMIW and helped with a MMIW 5K Run/Walk • Hosted Movie Night showing “Wind River” for Sexual Assault Awareness Month • Provided outreach services and had booths at the following: Pawnee Nation Health Fair; Pawnee Middle and High School; DHCS Meet and Greet; ICW Child Abuse Awareness Event; Fall Festival; Southern Oaks Halloween Carnival; Cleveland Pioneer Day, Glencoe Founder’s Day, Indian Electric Spotlight on Business, OHCE Women’s Night Out; and NAAV Day of Unity • Hosted Chu Rahikuts Brave Women Survivor Group for victims and survivors. • Hosted Tree of Honor and Remembrance Ornament Decorating for victims and survivors. CONTACT INFORMATION: Amy Kinzie, Program Coordinator; akinzie@pawneenation.org Ashley Hadix, Program Advocate; ahadix@pawneenation.org Dina Johnson, Prevention Specialist; djohnson@pawneenation.org Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence Program 301 Maintenance Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-3873 Ext. 2 Visit us on Facebook: Pawnee Nation Domestic Violence Program THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 38 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM (SAP)/METHAMPHETAMINE, SUICIDE PREVENTION INITIATIVE (MSPI)/FITNESS CENTER Prevention Specialists; Brandi Harris-TOR Prevention Specialist; and Anthony LeasFitness Center Attendant. ACTIVITIES FOR 2019 AND OUTCOMES: Pictured left to right: Robert Ankney, MSPI Prevention Specialist; Derrick Smith, SAP Fitness Center Attendant; Mike Ortiz, SAP Coordinator; Barbara Attocknie, SAP/MSPI Coordinator/ ICADC; and Patrick Smith, MSPI Prevention Specialist. The Substance Abuse Program (SAP) provides counseling services and community prevention activities for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and substance abuse among the eligible Indian population within the service area of Pawnee. The service area is within a 35mile radius of Pawnee. Program goals are to reduce and/or eliminate the effects of substance abuse problems; raise awareness in the community, and provide resources to program clients. The purpose of the Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI) is to emphasize the development of American Indian youth to increase their ability to refrain from substance abuse and in identifying situations that include bullying to aid in the reduction of suicidal incidents among youth and young adults. The focus is to promote positive American Indian/ Alaska Native youth development and family engagement to prevent suicidal behavior and substance abuse, which includes a cultural component. 39 • (5) went to detox; (11) suicide ideation; (20) were transported to courts and attorneys; (10) went to inpatient treatment; (94) were seen for counseling; (436) attended support group meetings; and (1996) used the Fitness Center; • Sponsored Spring Break & Summer Camps(60) youth attended on an average daily; Pawnee Bill Memorial Kid’s Rodeo-(98) participants; and N7 Youth Day-(66) youth; • Assisted with the Title VI Indian Education Awards Banquet-(250) in attendance; Valentine’s Day Dance-(95) attendees, and Pawnee Language Competition-(35) youth; • Sponsored and assisted with the annual Pawnee Nation Employee’s Easter Egg Hunt; • Sponsored and chaperoned Pawnee High School After Prom Party-(97) attended; • Participated in ICW’s Child Abuse Awareness Month activity-(240) in attendance and Fall Festival-(300) attended; • Sponsored Prevention Days, which included a Prevention Walk-(425) in attendance; Horseshoe Tournament-(13) teams & (56) spectators; Sober 49 Contest-(3) teams and (230) estimated spectators; and TOR Town Hall Meeting-(27) attended; • Provided Anti-Suicide sign campaign for Suicide Awareness month; • Sponsored (4) speakers to talk about Substance Abuse/Suicide Awareness-(1250) attendees; and • Sponsored the annual Red Ribbon Walk(312) students, teachers, and Pawnee Nation employees participated. (722) Red Ribbon bags were distributed to Pawnee Public Schools, Head start, and Pawnee Nation Childcare. The purpose of the Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) program is to educate and raise awareness to Indian/Alaska Native Americans in the Pawnee area on the current opioid addiction crisis through health cultural activities. CONTACT INFORMATION: Staff include Barbara Attocknie-Program Coordinator, Mike Ortiz-SAP Counselor, Robert Ankney and Patrick Smith-MSPI Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Fitness Center 804 Morris Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 11am - 7pm Substance Abuse program (SAP) Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI) Office 311 Maintenance Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-2143 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 40 TITLE VI PAWNEE NATION ELDERS PROGRAM The Elders Program provides nutrition services, supportive services, and family caregiver support services to elders within the Pawnee Nation service area. The program assists elders in gaining access to a nutritious noon meal; promotes socialization of older individuals by providing activities; delivers meals to homebound individuals as well as providing a variety of caregiver services; and has Grandparents-Raising-Grandchildren staff and (3) volunteers provided services to approximately (181) elders. Title VI also utilizes a network of providers from the Division of Health & Community Services and the Pawnee Indian Health Center to conduct homebound intake, nutrition screening, nutrition education, nutrition assessment, and counseling, if appropriate. An AmeriCorps VISTA worker was assigned to work on Elder fundraising, special projects of Title VI, occasional driver to deliver meals, and continue working on the Pawnee Seed Preservation Project. 2019 Highlights: 1. In 2019, Title VI Program served 7,547 congregate meals; 7,630 homebound meals; and provided 1,397 rides. Pictured left to right: Kahheetah Barnoskie, AmeriCore VISTA; Sonny Howell, Assistant Cook; Debra Echo-Hawk, Program Coordinator; and Danielle Wheatley, Cook. intergenerational activities. Program staff and volunteers serve eligible elders, spouses of elders, caregivers by delivering nutritional meals to the homebound and provides meals at two congregate sites; and provides information/ support to non-paid caregivers of our fragile elders. Elder Center Congregate Lunch and Salad Bar (Monday-Wednesday): 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, and Breakfast on Thursdays: 9-10 am. Non-elder 59 years and younger may purchase a $7 meal. Title VI staff and volunteers planned and implemented activities for program participants: • Intergenerational; • Nutritional Meals; • Peer Socialization; and • Enhancement to improve the quality and neurological well-being of elders 2. The Title VI Advisory Board met at least once a month to offer direction on activities and program suggestions. 3. Elders attended health fairs, local cultural events, out of town shopping trips, Farmers Market, Christmas meal at Otoe-Missouria Title VI Program, and PBC sponsored a Christmas Holiday Meal for our Elders 4. Eighteen (18) elders received food bank groceries on a regular basis. Title VI Program Staff: Debra Echo-Hawk, Program Coordinator Danielle Wheatley, Cook Sonny Howell, Assistant Cook Visit us on Facebook: Pawnee Nation Elders https://www.facebook.com/ PawneeNationElders CONTACT INFORMATION: Title VI Pawnee Nation Elder Center 901 Agency Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-4042 The Pawnee Nation financially supports the Elder Center program with approximately 2/3 of the total cost of operation. Three (3) 41 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM The Food Distribution Program (FDP) is a federal program that provides USDA foods to lowincome households, including the elderly, and to Native American families residing in designated areas near reservations and in the State of Oklahoma. Our service area is all of Pawnee County and the northern part of Payne County. The program serves as an alternative to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program. The Food Distribution Program continues to receive the monthly food shipment once a month and the produce shipment once a week when needed. FDP staff continues to make courtesy calls to our participants at least a week before the end of the month to remind them to pick up their food. Food is given out over the counter, with the participants packing their own food. Program staff provides carts and help participants load their food into their vehicles. Program staff also continues to make home deliveries to the elders, disabled, and to those households that have no transportation. The program continues to provide around (100) food products for our participants. This includes fresh produce and frozen food items. This year, the program had (5) new items our participants were able to receive. The items that were added to the food package were: frozen blueberries (2.5 lb. bag) and frozen green peas (2.5 lb. resealable bag) The remaining items were fair share and are not included in the food package: dried cranberries (1.16 oz pkg), unsweetened frozen strawberries (2.5 lb. bag), and frozen pulled pork (2 lb. pkg). For 2019, the program participation averaged around (193) per month. Home deliveries averaged around (10) per month for the year. These deliveries are made primarily to elderly and disabled participants, who are not able to come to the office. These participants receive a shopping list, so they can call in their food orders and Pictured left to right are: Paxton Moore, Warehouseman; Donna Howell, Certification Specialist; Florissa Kanuho, Program Coordinator; and Keith Lyons, Warehouseman. have their food delivered the same day. The program also helps those participants who do not have transportation by taking them home after they receive their food or by making a home delivery. Currently, the program has no van to make our home deliveries; however, the CHR Program has been letting our program use their tribal van to deliver the food. Trainings attended by the FDP staff were: CPR/First Aid Training, Food Handlers, Domestic Violence in the Workplace, and Forklift training for the warehousemen. The staff also attended the 32nd Annual NAFDPIR Conference at Choctaw, MS, in June. These trainings/conference help the program staff to better serve our participants. Events that FDP staff participated in were: PN Health Fair, Hawk Chief Fun Run/Walk, and the 8th Annual 6 Nations Domestic Violence “Glow the Distance, Walking Together Against Domestic Violence.” Florissa Kanuho, Program Coordinator Donna Howell, Certification Specialist Keith Lyons, Warehouseman Paxton Moore, Warehouseman CONTACT INFORMATION: Food Distribution 810 Morris Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-2541 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 42 PAWNEE NATION DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND SAFETY The Pawnee Nation Division of Natural Resources and Safety was established and implemented in 2010. It consists of four Departments: 1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND SAFETY 2. TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY 3. FIRE AND RESCUE 4. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Pictured left to right: Although each Department within the Chris McCray, Transportation Manager; Rhonda Division has its mission and service objectives, James, Transportation Assistant Manager; Kelton Kersey, Ranger/Environmental Specialist; Josh each Department shares a much common Daniel, Inspector/Environmental Specialist; Ashley interest and overlapping services concerning Mulder, Administrative Assistant; Nelson Yellowman, Transportation Tech/ Heavy Equipment Operator natural resources and safety. Placing these and Monty Matlock, Division Director/Ranger. Departments under a common Division enables direct collaboration and efficient services. The Division of Natural Resources and Safety has continued to develop its objectives through the ongoing collaboration among its Departments. Each Department continues to identify its objectives and to achieve its goals as resources and priorities allow. The Director is continuing to work with the DNRS Department Managers to identify critical services, staffing, and associated funding needs. PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND SAFETY The mission of the Pawnee Nation Department of Environmental Conservation and Safety (DECS) is to provide for a comprehensive-multimedia natural resource management service through policy development, education, compliance assistance, and enforcement-resulting in wise stewardship and utilization of natural resources throughout Pawnee Indian Country. The DECS is tasked with the implementation of Title XI (Conservation Code), Title XII (Natural Resource Protection Act), and Title XIII (Energy Resource Protection Act) of the Pawnee Nation Law and Order Code. Title XI is the Pawnee Nation Environmental Conservation and Safety Code which primarily provides for the protection of Tribal Harvest Privileges, including fish, wildlife, and timber. Title XII is the Pawnee Nation Natural Resource Protection Act which provides for the protection of water, land, and air resources. The “Act” established Pawnee Nation’s Environmental Regulatory Commission in addition to the authority for the development and implementation of 43 needed protective Regulations. Title XIII is the Pawnee Nation Energy Resource Protection Act which establishes the requirements of notification, reporting, and monitoring for exploration, extraction, and marketing of the energy resources within the Pawnee Nation. The primary land uses with the Pawnee Nation are oil and gas extraction and agriculture. The Pawnee Nation recognizes that while agricultural uses of the land have little to no impact upon the oil and gas operations, oil and gas operations can have a significant impact upon the competing uses of the same lands such as agricultural and residential (Pawnee Nation Agricultural Resource Management Plan, BIA, 2010). Permitting of energy resources extraction activities such as oil and gas exploration, drilling, hydraulic fracturing, production, product transport, waste transport and disposal activities, and general access (in situ services) will provide for the needed notification and authorization of all aspects of oil and gas operations within the Pawnee Nation. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND SAFETY The DECS services are funded primarily by USEPA and Pawnee Nation. USEPA programs include the General Assistance Program which provides for capacity building and solid waste and hazardous materials type incident response and enforcement, CWA Section 106 which provides for water resource investigations and enforcement monitoring, and CWA Section 319 which provides for NonPoint Source pollution assessments and management. Pawnee Nation funds provide for activities not directly covered by Federal assistance (water rights issues, fish and wildlife harvest issues, etc.) Activities highlighted for the FY 2019 period include the development of 14PNC Pawnee Nation Cannabis sativa L. (Hemp) Farming Act, the Pawnee Nation Cannabis sativa L. (Hemp) Farming Regulation, the continued implementation of Title XIII (Energy Resource Protection Act), Chapter 15 (Water Resource Use and Permitting) of Title XII, and Chapter Two (Pawnee Nation Waste Water Regulation). The DECS is primarily funded under assistance agreements with USEPA. Obligations under these funding agreements include capacity building, solid and hazardous waste management, water quality standards development and enforcement, and non-point source pollution management. Activities occurring which are outside the scope of these obligations are under direct Pawnee Nation funding which is estimated to be approximately 15% of the total DECS budget. Activities under these ‘non-federal” funds include Food Code enforcement, Structural Building code enforcement, Energy Code Enforcement, Electrical Code Enforcement, Plumbing Code Enforcement, Mechanical Code Enforcement, Fire Code Enforcement, Energy Resource Permitting, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, and Agricultural Resource Development. The DECS provides environmental health and safety inspections and certifications for the commercial services and gaming facilities within the Pawnee Nation. Department of Environmental Conservation and Safety staff include: Monty Matlock, Chief Ranger, Director; Kelton Kersey, Ranger, Assistant Manager; Josh Daniel, Civil Inspector, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist. CONTACT INFORMATION: Department of Environmental Conservation and Safety 301 Agency Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 (918) 762-3655 Fax: (918) 762-6461 PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY The Pawnee Nation Department of Transportation and Safety (PNDOTS) strives to maintain the safety and integrity of Pawnee Nation streets, roadways, and bridges while continuing to plan and develop new strategies to ensure the continued growth and development of the Pawnee Nation transportation infrastructure. PNDOTS receives Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) funds, formerly known as Indian Reservation Roads (IRR), for our allocations to fund the expenses of daily operations, which include planning, research, design, engineering, construction, maintenance services, and (RIFDS) road inventory. 2019 PROJECTS & SERVICES Safe Routes to School sidewalk project; Long-Range Transportation planning with Pawnee and Pawnee County; • Reviewed Oil & Gas, Right-of-Way applications; • Performed Fleet Management activities; • Update Pawnee Nation National Tribal Transportation Road Inventory; • • THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 44 PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY • • • Presented at the Pawnee Nation Health Fair on Impaired Driving; Pawnee Nation Safety & Enhancement Projects (13 projects using the CM/GC method); Multiple presentations on the Pawnee Nation Safety and Enhancement Projects FY19; • Performed routine maintenance, including snow & ice removal. PNDOTS STAFF INCLUDE: Chris McCray, Transportation Manager; Rhonda James, Assistant Transportation Manager; and Nelson Yellowman, Transportation Tech/ Heavy Equipment Operator. PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND RESCUE The primary mission of the Pawnee Nation Department of the Pawnee Nation Fire and Rescue is to protect life and property from the adverse effects of fires, medical emergencies, or exposure to dangerous conditions through fire suppression, rescue, disaster preparedness, fire prevention and community education. Requirements for Firefighters are FF1 Certification, EMR Certification, HAZMAT Ops/Tec Certifications, and designated technical rescue certifications (approx. 300 hrs. of initial training). Pawnee Nation Fire and Rescue firefighters were dispatched to approximately 23 runs in 2019. The dispatches include 3 Wild-land Fires, 3 Structure Fires, 7 Vehicle Accidents/Medical, 3 Hazmat calls, 3 Public Service requests, 2 Fire Prevention Training, and 2 severe weather events. In addition, activating the Emergency Operations Center during the incident monitoring and providing for medical assistance during larger Pawnee Nation events (Pow Wow, Tribal events). Other services that Pawnee Nation Fire and Rescue provide are: • • • • • Fire Code Enforcement Fire Inspections Fire Investigations Fire Prevention/Station Tours for Local Schools and Community Emergency Medical/CPR Training There are approximately 8 certified firefighters. The DFR needs to acquire approximately 7 additional FFI to assure staffing requirements. Pat LeadingFox, Fire Chief; Jon James, Emergency Services Coordinator. CONTACT INFORMATION: FIRE AND RESCUE 301 Agency Road, Pawnee, OK 74058 phone: (918) 762-3655, Fax: (918) 762-6461 PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 45 The primary mission of the Pawnee Nation Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is to assist the Pawnee Nation and its communities in the preparation, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from an isolated emergency to that of a long-term recovery process following a nationally declared disaster. term recovery process. Emergency Management is a dynamic process that has its foundation built upon both the essential functions and resources of the Pawnee Nation and the ability of the Pawnee Nation Government to effectively operate critical services while undergoing a potentially long- The DEM has worked with the Tribal Emergency Response Committee (TERC) over the years to establish the Pawnee Nation Emergency Operation Center (EOC). The EOC was developed in cooperation with the Pawnee Nation Department of Information Technology The DEM has assisted in the development and approval of the Pawnee Nation‘s Hazard Mitigation Plan which enables the Pawnee Nation the ability to implement projects designed to minimize the impacts of disasters as well as the preservation of life and property. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT who provides technical and operational support for the activation of the EOC. The DEM coordinated with the TERC for the development of the Continuity of Government (COG) Plan, which is now in place. The DEM and TERC then began working with each Division to establish effective Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans which are also in place. The DEM works closely with the Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC) in both Payne and Pawnee Counties within Pawnee Indian Country. Activities include planning and training for responses associated with hazardous chemical spills/releases associated with railroads, pipelines, over-theroad transport, and at fixed facilities. Significant activities of the DEM for 2019 include response and recovery efforts for flooding occurring in both Nebraska and Oklahoma, both resulting in property damages to Pawnee nation properties and infrastructure. The Emergency Services Coordinator has and continues to work with FEMA on recovery efforts. PAWNEE NATION ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION The Environmental Regulatory Commission (ERC) is established pursuant to Title XII, Ch. 1, Section 102 of the Natural Resource Protection Act. It is governed by three commissioners, all on rotating terms. The ERC acts as the lead agency for Tribal water quantity allocations, permitting, and enforcement, as well as the lead agency for all environmental regulatory functions requiring administrative review, authorizations, and enforcement. The ERC consults, cooperates, and coordinates with the DECS. Activities typically include reviewing and approving the proposed Chapter Two Waste Water Regulations, and reviewing proposed legislation Title XII, Ch. 15 (Water Resource Use Permitting). No other activities were addressed by the ERC under the FY19 period. PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE (TERC) The Pawnee Nation Business Council (PBC) created the Pawnee Nation Tribal Emergency Response Committee (TERC) in 1998 via Resolution. The primary mission of the (TERC) was to fulfill the requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C.§§ 9601 et seq.) as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III, 42 U.S.C. §§ 11000 et seq.), Which specifically mandates the State Governor or Tribal Leader to appoint a Tribal Emergency Response Commission (“TERC”) to create a chemical emergency response plan for the protection of the Community. The mission of the TERC has evolved over the years and the PBC has appointed the Directors as the Committee members. In addition, the PBC expanded the mission of the TERC to include “all-hazards” planning and preparedness, which is beyond the initial mission of “Chemical Emergency Preparedness.” Activities of the TERC to date include the development of the Pawnee Nation Hazard Mitigation Plan, development and implementation of the Pawnee Nation Pandemic Flu Plan, development and implementation of the Pawnee Nation Continuity of Government Plan (COG), the development and implementation of the Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP),the planning and development of the Pawnee Nation Emergency Operation Center (EOC), and the process for assuring the Pawnee Nation remains compliant with the requirements of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The TERC has worked with the administration to integrate NIMS certifications into designated job positions. Significant activities in 2019 include the review and updating of the Hazard Mitigation Plan (pending FEMA approval), EOC activation to assure continuity of governance during the recent flooding, and the associated recordkeeping for the response and recovery efforts and staff awareness on seasonal inclement weather conditions. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 46 PAWNEE NATION DIVISION OF EDUCATION and personalized learning. The school will be located at the Multi-Purpose building, 808 Morris Road. Pictured left to right are: Dorna Battese, Education Division Director; Alex Chino, Education and Training Assistant; and Jamie Nelson, Youth Services Coordinator. The overall goal of the Education Division is to promote self-sufficiency by providing quality supplemental education and training services for tribal members of all ages. THE DIVISION HAS FOUR DEPARTMENTS: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/PAWNEE NATION LEARNING CENTER 810 Morris Road Pawnee, OK, 74058 YOUTH SERVICES, PREK-12TH GRADES 657 Harrison St Pawnee, OK, 74058 WORKFORCE SERVICES, EDUCATION & TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES 657 Harrison St Pawnee, OK, 74058 HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, POST-SECONDARY ASSISTANCE FOR ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBERS 657 Harrison St Pawnee, OK, 74058 On January 24, 2019, the Pawnee Nation made history by approving Resolution #1905, whereby the Pawnee Business Council approves the application to charter a school for the 2020-21 school year. The vote was unanimous 6 for, 0 against, 0 abstaining, 1 not voting. The Pawnee Community School is scheduled to open in August 2020 and will serve PreK to K students. The following school year, 1st and 2nd grades will be added. By the third year, the school plans to serve PreK to 4th grades. The school, as chartered by the Nation, is founded within a tribal perspective; curriculum emphasis will be language and culture; innovative strategies include project-based learning 47 During March, a major cultural youth opportunity came about with a collaboration with the Pawnee Seed Preservation Project and Title VI Indian Education Program for ten (10) youth (middle-high school) to experience the Annual Sandhill Crane Migration in Nebraska. It was a challenging field experience as the weather had produced major flooding prior to the visit. This year brought in five (5) local school districts for tribal consultation. We met with the following school districts: Stillwater, Pawnee, Jennings, Cleveland, and Hominy. We learned how many Pawnees attend area schools, special activities, and services based on student and parent data. In June, the division sponsored a GED Class for the local community in partnership with Meridian Technology Center. The division director taught the course for the summer session until August. By September, a new GED teacher was hired, Marcus Barnowski. August was a busy month with the division hosting a Community Engagement/Public Hearing meeting to seek input on all the programs and services we provide. The hearing was specific to the childcare services we provide. This was part of gathering information to submit a new Plan for 2020-2022. On the 24th, Youth Services and the JOM Parent Committee hosted a “Back to School Bash” to offer families school supplies, free haircuts, free dental screenings, kid’s activities in the gym and a free lunch. The Pawnee Nation Learning Center experienced a change in leadership with the appointment of Samantha Baker as Acting Center Manager in August. Samantha had six (6) years of experience as a Teacher, Master Teacher and had been serving as Assistant Director since December 2018. She was officially appointed as PNLC Manager in November. THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT PAWNEE NATION DIVISION OF EDUCATION During the fall semester, Youth Services reached out to OSU College of Education and Human Sciences to collaborate on a tutoring program for K-12. Initial meetings took place with Dr. Sarah Donovan. Another major highlight was our second year of collaboration with Pawnee Schools, Culture Division, and volunteer singers, parents, and grandparents to provide two school assemblies in celebration of Native American Heritage Month in November. A dance and regalia informational presentation was made for Pawnee Schools and Cleveland. Cultural Presentation for Native American Heritage Month 2019, singers and dancers WORKFORCE SERVICES-EDUCATION & TRAINING DEPARTMENT Workforce services assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency through case management, education and/or training. The primary focus is on identifying barriers by assessment. All services provided are tailored to assist the client with addressing their needs and increase skill level, education, and occupational experience. WORKFORCE SERVICES Total clients served: 21 All clients are certified eligible through an intake process. Clients receive assistance in obtaining their GED, short-term training courses, Work Experience, and Supportive Services. All assistance provided supports a client’s goal to obtain or maintain their employment. ADULT EDUCATION/CLASSROOM TRAINING • Total clients served: 14 clients out of 21; • GED Instruction- 5 clients; • Medical Coding- 5 clients; • Phlebotomy Certification- 1 client; • Class A and B CDL- 2 clients; and • Nursing Pre-requisite- 2 clients. WORK EXPERIENCE Total clients served: 5 clients out of 21 the-job experience in their chosen field. Clients completed work assignments at the following worksites: Pawnee Nation College, Pawnee Nation Education Division, Pawnee Nation Tax Commission, Pawnee Nation Title VI/Pawnee Nation Tribal Court, Pawnee Seed Preservation Project. SUCCESS STORIES • 1 client achieved phlebotomy certification and full-time unsubsidized employment at an Indian Health Services facility; • 2 clients completed all 5 medical coding courses; • 2 clients achieved a Class B CDL; and • 1 client completed one of the four required subjects for GED. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Total Clients served: 11 clients out of 21 • 4 clients received clothing assistance; • 5 clients received transportation/gas assistance; • 1 client received assistance with eyeglasses; and • 5 clients received incentive awards for completion of goals listed in individual education employment plans or overall goal of services requested. Work Experience gives clients a chance to develop new skills and obtain onTHE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 48 477/Education Division/Te Tu Koo Resources; I. 477/EDUCATION DIVISION/TE TU KOO RESOURCES The nation’s Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to attend The nation’s Scholarship Program provides college to complete and send back us. an Associate’s secondary institutions Enrolled tribal members who to seek Ultimately demonstrate financial financial assistance toBachelor’s attend degree post- are invited tostudents download the application from the tribal need with this form. Other secondary institutions. application Enrolled is a process that includes filing for the FAFSA, (Free Applicati documents are submit requested, such tribal members who Student seek anAid). After filing students can then the FNA (Financial Ne as high school transcript/GED Associate and/or a Bachelor’s form to their college to complete and send back to us. verification, enrollment, class degree are invited to download the Ultimately students demonstrate financial need with this form. Other doc schedule, Individual Education application from the tribalrequested website. such as high school transcript/GED verification, enrollment, cl Plan, etc. Tribal members do not This application is a Individual process Education Plan, etc. Tribal members do not have to live in the have to live in the Pawnee Nation that includes filing for the FAFSA, (Free jurisdiction to receive services. to receive services. jurisdiction Application for Federal Student Aid). After the Higher Education served filing, students can then During submit 2019 the FNA DURING 2019 Scholarship THE HIGHERProgram EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SERVED (Financial Needs Analysis) form to their Pawnee students funded 29 Average Award $2,404.00 Tribal + Federal Funding $67,600.00 Summer 2019 1 $3,394.00 $ 3,394.00 Fall 2019 18 $3,064.00 $55,153.00 Spring 2019 Education Distribution staff may be The and Education Division staff may be contacted for additional help and guid contacted for additional help guidance. Contact: CONTACT INFORMATION: Dorna Riding In-Battese Division Director dbattese@pawneen Jamie Nelson Youth Coordinator jnelson@pawneenat Dorna Riding In-Battese, Division Director; Alex Harjo dbattese@pawneenation.org Educ & Training Specialist ah0524@pawneena Jamie Nelson, Youth Coordinator; jnelson@pawneenation.org Alex Harjo, Educ & Training Specialist; ah0524@pawneenation.org 49 THE PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA - 2019 ANNUAL REPORT YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT Our department’s overall goal is to enable our Tribal youth within our jurisdiction to obtain the skills needed to become productive individuals, contributors to their respective communities and develop leadership skills. Outreach to the community is done through the Pawnee Nation Education Facebook page and the Tribal website. An important goal for 2019 was strengthening teamwork within the community, school, and families. We have collaborated with the school to help substitute for classes, increased communication with the principals, and sought to help our elementary students better. • Collaboration with SAP/MSPI for Spring Break Camp and Summer Camp; • Hosted a Back to School Bash to hand out school supplies, sign students up for the Johnson O’Malley program, provide free haircuts, free dental screenings; and a free lunch; • Providing a Cultural Presentation during Native American Heritage Month for Cleveland Primary Schools and Pawnee Middle/High School; • Ongoing meeting with OSU Education Department to get tutoring at Pawnee Public School; • Ongoing discussion with OSU Department of Design, Housing, and Merchandising to provide a STEM camp for 6-8 students; • Continued discussion on improving Cultural Sensitivity Training for Pawnee Public Schools and Cleveland Public Schools; • Constant communication with Jennings Public School to get them training on the 477/JOM application for students; and • Continued after-school program. DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2019: • • Collaborated with Heather Henson and Pawnee Public- [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apawnee_oklahoma%3A7caf8a7dab50c9c7. Public record. Not legal advice.