EVENTS CALENDAR FOR HOMECOMING WEEKEND (2019)

2019 PAWNEE NATION

EVENTS CALENDAR FOR HOMECOMING WEEKEND

JUNE 2019

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PAWNEE SERVICE CLUB

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!

MESSAGE FROM THE PAWNEE NATION PRESIDENT

Nowa,

It’s that time of the year. The Pawnee

Homecoming is upon us once again. My

hope and prayer are that each of you

is doing well and that you can make it

back to Pawnee to enjoy all the food,

activities,

dancing,

visiting, reminiscing and

did I mention, FOOD! It’s

W. Bruce Pratt

always good to be able to

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see one another and to

make the connections which last a lifetime.

Homecoming is still the best time of the year.

We are thankful for our veterans who work

hard to have this Homecoming. We honor our

veterans for their service and commitment.

The Pawnee Nation is ready for the activities we are involved

in during the Homecoming. All the Departments have been

busy getting prepared for the Health Fair and Walk. This has

always been a great event, and our employees go “all out”

during this time. We invite you to visit with us and if we can

be of service, let us know.

We went through a hard time with the floods which came

through Pawnee. The Pawnee Nation, along with the BIA

and IHS, had to shut down because of the high water which

closed the Green Bridge along with the War Mother’s Bridge.

Our Tribal Emergency Response team was activated and

coordinated the situation by giving us timely information on

the crisis. Our employees jumped in and were a great help and

blessing to the families who were displaced by the floods. It

was wonderful to see them feeding and helping those families

who were in dire need of assistance. They went above and

beyond in helping our folks. It was during this flooding that

we also experienced tornados! I believe the tornados had us

scrambling for our shelters, at least three times when the

sirens sounded! It was a stressful couple of weeks, but we

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managed and came through it with the help of Attius.

As always, when we see one another, if there are any questions

that you have about anything having to do with the Pawnee

Nation, stop me and let’s talk. My door is always open to

you. I look forward to a great Homecoming and pray for the

blessings of Attius for you and your family.

God Bless.

- W. Bruce Pratt

2018-2019 PAWNEE NATION BUSINESS COUNCIL

W. Bruce Pratt

Darrel Wildcat

Patsy McCray

M. Angela Thompson

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Sammye Kemble

Dawna Hare

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Charles ‘Buddy’

Lone Chief

Charles Knife Chief

Council Seat #1

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Council Seat #3

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT TO THE PAWNEE NATION

DEVELOPING HEMP IN THE PAWNEE NATION DRAWS UPON THE NATION’S RICH

LEGACY OF INNOVATION IN TRIBAL GOVERNANCE

By Jim Gray, Executive Director

Last year, the U.S. Congress passed the

Farm Bill with a very unique change in

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federal law; the United States lifted a

70-year-old ban on the planting and

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cultivation of hemp. The use of hemp in clothing, textiles,

manufacturing, paper, is well known until it was outlawed

by the “refer madness” policies in the 1930s. Today you can’t

walk into a grocery, health, or convenience store without

seeing a display case of CBD products for sale, signaling a

change in perception of this once widely acceptable crop in

our economy. The law went on to recognize the opportunity

for Indian Country to plant the crop as well by recognizing

the special status tribes have with the use of their land under

federal trust doctrine. This special provision allows tribes to

operate outside of state and local government jurisdiction but

within the special jurisdiction of the United States.

Now I’m no lawyer, and I can’t offer legal advice on the

complexity or nuances of common law as it applies to Indian

country. Nor am I a tribal historian who can illuminate the

unique opportunity of developing an indigenous crop of

North America back into the mix of modern land use policy

of Indian country. Nor am I a federal bureaucrat who can

describe the regulatory role of the federal trustee in a new

economic activity within the vast regulatory framework of

federal policy towards Indian country. However, I’m Native,

and I have seen literally dozens of opportunities come to

Indian country offering fantastic business opportunities and

scores of “can’t miss” business investments ranging from the

ridiculous to the sublime.

This has left many in Indian country feeling like a jilted

lover who’s had their hearts broken by false promises of easy

money, and as a result, Indian country is more than a little

risk averse to any future suiters. So if you’re like me, where

“Once bitten, twice shy” is not just a cautionary tale but

rather a management philosophy, then it’s easy to dismiss the

economic opportunity that hemp presents to Indian country

because we’ve all been burned before.

As Executive Director of the Pawnee Nation, I’ve been

directed by our leadership to investigate the legal and

economic opportunities/challenges of developing hemp

within the jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation. In the last

five months, I’ve had to draw upon my experience and the

collective expertise of our staff and divisions in understanding

tribal public policy within the sovereign rights of a federally

recognized tribal nation. This experience embraces the fact

that tribes are the primary regulator of a 30 Billion dollar

gaming industry that currently exists in Indian country and

works within federal policies to thrive in the 20 Billion dollar

government contracting industry that also exists in Indian

country, or the hybrid regulatory structure of a multi-billion

dollar energy industry that exists in Indian country. Not to

be excluded, the multi-million dollar regulatory and taxation

base created by Supreme Court victories that recognize the

tribe’s inherent right to issue car tags, smoke shop licenses or

motor fuel operations throughout Indian country. In short,

we’re no stranger to managing and regulating industries

within our own laws and capability.

In order to pursue such an endeavor, tribe’s must first look

internally to see if this business fits within the tribe’s appetite

for managing risk, cultural sensibility and drawing upon their

institutional knowledge to properly develop the necessary

laws and regulations to control the economic activity to

ensure accountability and transparency within the laws

and jurisdiction of the tribe. Finally, can we objectively and

effectively look within our organization to see if the Nation

possesses the capacity to manage the work effectively or will

we have to bring in subject matter experts to carry out these

responsibilities?

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Once these traps have been run, the Pawnee Nation Business

Council passed a law upon which the Nation authorized this

activity under tribal law and then promulgated regulations

which spelled out how the permitting, licensing process hemp

developers will have to undergo to develop the crop within the

Pawnee Nation. Like many countries across the world, their

business codes and tax laws can invite investment because of

the favorable business climate. In short, money goes where it’s

welcome. It also creates more supporting investments such as

processing facilities, retail, and transportation systems, which

again attract even more investment. This strengthens tribal

governance, business performance, jobs, revenue streams

for landowners to put their land into productive use and new

areas of business taxation with the Nation’s borders.

These are things within the tribe’s control. However, that’s

just the beginning, if our federal partners are not on board

or state laws are not in sync with hemp development then

you might be able to grow hemp but try moving your product

off the reservation and on to state roads then you risk having

your shipments confiscated, your drivers arrested and jailed

and subject the Nation to fines and other penalties and years

of litigation. In conformance with the Farm Bill of 2018, we

submitted our plans to the Secretary of Agriculture for their

review. We also engaged in a proactive series of consultations

with the BIA at the local and national level, the local District

Attorney for Pawnee County, the USDA and key staffers within

our Congressional District who are fielding many calls from

constituents regarding hemp. Finally, a daylong conference

on the Nation’s hemp law with tribal landowners to provide

information and answer questions regarding whether growing

hemp on their land is right for them.

Today, both the States and Tribes are in a holding pattern

waiting for final federal rulemaking regarding testing the

THC content of the crop to ensure it falls within the legal

amount to be classified as hemp. At this point, we’ve taken

the development of hemp within the Pawnee Nation as far as

we can. Both the states and the Pawnee Nation are rightfully

deferring to federal standards for testing THC content, so

the industry doesn’t end up with a different methodology

for all 50 states and all 500 plus tribal nations. This would

cripple the industry to endless compliance issues and ruin the

development of the crop. Following one federal standard would

significantly increase the growing, processing, transportation

of Pawnee hemp to any destination in the country.

In short, we just applied everything we learned about gaming

in developing effective regulatory systems, smoke shop

licensing to create economic opportunity for helping our tribal

members develop a business on their land, and working within

the framework and protection of the Federal government to

secure the creation of an industry to flourish within our lands

and export our products across the land. I want to applaud

the visionary leadership of the Pawnee Business Council for

taking the lead on what could be a real game-changer for

responsible natural resource development within the Pawnee

Nation and Indian country.

Executive Director, Pawnee Nation

- JIM GRAY

THE ICW PROGRAM IS SEEKING FOSTER PARENTS.

Benefits of being a foster parent include providing a safe environment for children and ensuring their

connection to their culture and community. For more information on becoming a foster parent, please

contact the Pawnee Nation ICW Program at

(918) 762-3621 ext. 143 or ext. 175.

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Title VI Thoughts

Elder Advisory Board update: We now have officers to finish

out our three-year grant, and they are off to a good start. The

officers are President Pam Cook, Vice-President Blade McLendon,

Secretary Kathy Wichita, and Treasurer Ann Collins.

Fundraisers: The Elder Advisory Board had an adventure

setting up at the Steam Engine Show, selling parking spaces for a

fundraiser. On the first day, a storm hit, and they were holding on

to the pop-up shade in a fierce windy-rain, therefore due to the bad

weather, they had to close down and pack up quickly. However,

Saturday the parking lot was open for business and they were happy

with the outcome of the fundraiser for the Elders. Ann Collins

continues to sell her finest baked goods at the Pawnee Business

Council Meetings … Keep an eye out for events in the future.

Calendar Note: The Elder Advisory Board has an upcoming

event that should be fun for everyone! They are hosting a BINGO

($10 for ten games) and a Chili Making Contest ($20 entry

fee) starting at 5:00 pm (for the Chili Contest) on Friday, June

21, 2019, and BINGO starts at 6:00 pm at Elders Center

(901 Agency Road). Be sure to pay those Chili contest entry fees

early to save a spot.

Elders are planning to have a booth at homecoming … be sure to

visit!

Helping Hands of the Elders-Helping-Elders have had homebound

getting out and about to go shopping and socialize during all the

election meals. Helping hands took home some watermelon plants

(to be ready at homecoming), and some have even pulled weeds

out of the planter boxes. We would love to get bucket plants over to

elder homes so they may enjoy fresh veggies at home. Let us know

if you can donate big planter pots or buckets for this idea.

Volunteers are welcome … Seniors come on by and join us at

the Elder Center (901 Agency Road) Monday – Wednesday noon

meals and Thursday breakfast at 9 am. Contact Title VI staff at

918.762.4042.

Thank you for all the visits during the time of the flood,

now be sure to visit your Elders just for fun!

Indian Child Welfare

The purpose of the Pawnee Nation Indian Child Welfare Program is

to provide services to children and families that are Pawnee Nation

Tribal Members through preventing the breakup of the family in

crisis situations. The Pawnee Nation ICW Program assists tribal

members who have an open case with utility assistance, rental

assistance, and other needs through the Title IV-B, Subpart 1 and 2

Promoting Safe and Stable Families funds. The Pawnee Nation ICW

Program provides case management services to Pawnee children

and families.

The Pawnee Nation ICW Program, along

with the DHCS staff, held their April Child

Abuse Prevention Event on April 27, 2019.

There were 204 individuals in attendance.

Child Abuse Prevention Event is an annual

event where individuals in the community

and Pawnee Nation come together for a fun

family event.

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The ICW Program has a new ICW Assistant, Jaelyn Jestes, who

began on April 29, 2019. Jaelyn is an enrolled Pawnee Nation

tribal member and previously worked for the tribe with the Pawnee

Pride Program. She is a welcomed addition to the Pawnee Nation

ICW Program.

The ICW Program is also seeking foster parents. Benefits of being a

foster parent include providing a safe environment for children and

ensuring their connection to their culture and community.

For more information on becoming a foster

parent, please contact the Pawnee Nation

ICW Program at (918) 762-3621 ext. 143

or ext. 175.

Pawnee Nation Charter School

The Pawnee Nation embarks on a significant move to exercise

sovereignty in the education of its youth, starting in the fall of 2020.

The business council approved a resolution to move forward on

this significant initiative in January of this year. An Education SubCommittee was appointed earlier in 2018 to evaluate the feasibility

of a charter school by analyzing online surveys and seeking out faceto-face surveys with the community during September of 2018.

After many discussions, research, and input from PBC members,

Dawna Hare and Darrell Wildcat the committee voted unanimously

to recommend to approve the nation as an authorizer.

Charter schools are publicly funded as public schools so, therefore,

are open to all races within our community. The difference between

a regular public school and a charter school is the innovation factor.

Charter schools can be innovative in their teaching methodologies

and philosophies. For example, a tribal charter school can be

founded on a tribal perspective such as holistic approaches (mind,

body, and spirit), tribal values and knowledge such as ‘place-based’

perspective, tribal language and cultural instruction. Another

philosophy that can be included is college preparation.

CASA

Kristin Donnelly, Pawnee/Osage

CASA Advocate Coordinator, and

Helen Norris, Pawnee/Osage

CASA Director presented Pawnee

Nation Associate District Court

Judge Phil Lujan a beautiful

Plaque for being selected as

CASA’s Judge of the Year.

Pawnee/Osage CASA is a non-profit organization that umbrellas

under the Pawnee United Community Action Program. Court

Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) train community volunteers

to speak for the abused and neglected children in the courts. Any

Adult age 21 or older with the desire and commitment to help

abused or neglected children can become a CASA. If you are

interested, please contact Kristin or Helen at (918) 762-3776.

There are children in our community who need your help!

FOR PAWNEE

• The nation will start with PreK and Kindergarten and add

grades for each year, and the second year will add 1st and 2nd

grades, third year, 3rd and 4th grades until the goal of PreK-5th

grade is achieved.

• The plan is to use an experiential and personalized learningbased curriculum modified for cultural relevance to Pawnee

Community learners

• Personalized learning is an academic model focusing on meeting

kids at their level and their pace

• Integrated Pawnee language and culture curriculum

• Created using community-led design principles

It will take many hours of hard work for individuals and teams to

realize this opportunity to create a unique learning environment.

The tribe has already received start-up funding and through tribal

mechanisms will continue to establish a school board, by-laws,

policy, and procedures, identify leadership, and engage in facility

management tasks.

If you are interested in finding out more about the opportunities

ahead, please contact Dorna Riding In-Battese, email

dbattese@pawneenation.org.

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Pawnee Nation SAP/MSPI

The mission of the Pawnee Nation SAP/MSPI/TOR program is to

promote a drug/alcohol and bullying free lifestyle among youth

and community members with an emphasis on the importance of

culture.

1. We strive to educate youth and community members of the

Pawnee Tribe and other surrounding tribes about the dangers

of drug/alcohol abuse by teaching preventative measures and

offering various resources.

2. We advocate for strict anti-bullying policies within our

communities.

3. We strengthen our communities by promoting the importance

of culture in our daily lives.

We educate on prevention by speaking at various events, assemblies,

and community meetings about the importance of prevention.

During the Pawnee Homecoming Weekend, we provide the

community with a Prevention Walk as well as our annual Horseshoe

Tournament.

During Red Ribbon Week (3rd week of October), we sponsor

multiple activities in the community to further raise awareness

of drugs and drug abuse. We look forward

every year to seeing all the community

members participate and take the DRUGFREE PLEDGE!

are a fantastic opportunity for those who are seeking help to better

themselves. As we gain more knowledge with Substance Abuse

Prevention, we can share that knowledge with those in attendance

at these meetings. The meetings enable the individuals to begin

applying this knowledge to their everyday lives, creating positive

change in multiple aspects.

The SAP program also provides the community with the

Pawnee Nation Fitness Center. Our Fitness Center allows

community members to have an outlet for physical activity

that initiates self-confidence, self-discipline as well as

many other character traits needed for a healthy lifestyle.

The Pawnee Nation Fitness Center is open Monday-Friday

from 11:00 am – 7: 00 pm.

For more information, you can reach SAP/MSPI at

(918) 762-2143 or visit us! We are located at 311 Maintenance

Road Pawnee, OK 74058

Thank you,

SAP/MSPI Staff

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Pawnee Nation Supreme Court

Pawnee Nation District Court

TAX Office will be OPEN for tribal member

enrollment services.

Friday, July 5, 2019,

Friday, July 5, 2019,

CDIB (Certificate Degree of Indian Blood)

The Pawnee Nation Tax Commission will have

special hours during homecoming for our

Pawnee tribal members that may be visiting

during Pawnee Veterans Homecoming. The

Pawnee Nation Tax Commission is open

to Pawnee Tribal members that may want

to purchase Pawnee Nation merchandise,

T-shirts, mugs, caps, Pawnee Nation

Pendleton blankets. Tribal members can

come in to renew their Pawnee tribal vehicle

tag or obtain a new Pawnee Nation vehicle/

motorcycle tag.

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Business Hours:

8:00 – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 5pm

Monday – Friday

Physical Address:

700 Agency Road

Pawnee, OK 74058

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 28

Pawnee, OK 74058

Direct Line: 918-762-3011;

Pawnee Nation Main Line: 918-762-3621

Court Clerk Fax: 918-762-3230

ALL MONIES DUE TO THE COURT MUST BE PAID WITH:

CASHIER’S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER

No exceptions will be made after June 1, 2019.

If you have an emergency, please contact:

Pawnee Nation Police Department: 918-762-3013

Executive Offices Building #64: 918-762-3621

Ashley R. Wilson

Court Clerk

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

aw1049@pawneenation.org

Enrollment Office will be OPEN for tribal

member enrollment services.

Katherine L. Brady

Interim Deputy Clerk

Room 121, and Room 117.

We are open from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

daily. Most importantly, as of June 1, 2019, the Court

will no longer accept Personal Checks. All court fines

and fees must be paid with a Cashier’s Check or Money

Order. Please do not hesitate to contact us at our direct

line (918) 287-3011, with any questions you may have.

We look forward to working with our customers and

visitors.

918-762-3621 Ext. 138

Located at the Multipurpose building

808 Morris Road, Pawnee Oklahoma 74058.

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Friday, July 5, 2019,

Kind Regards,

Ashley R. Wilson.

“New Hope for Old Crops”

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“The Pawnee Nation Tribal Development Corporation is proud to

announce the conclusion of the process to refinance and consolidate

existing loans. With our partners, First Secure Community Bank

of Sugar Grove Illinois, PNTDC was able to secure an $8.5 Million

note with terms more favorable to the Tribe and the Corporation.

This refinancing will enable the Corporation to grow in healthier

direction, and to succeed in its mission of creating economic

opportunities for the Pawnee Nation and its people.”

Bob Dimmick

CEO

Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation

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Lesharo Wildcat has been selected to play football for the USA

Football, United States National Team representing the USA in

international football competition and ending the season with a

bowl game.

Wildcat, a sophomore football player for the Pawhuska High

School, was recommended by his football coach, Matt Hennessy,

to attend the two-day try-out camp in Dallas, Texas held in March

and was then invited to attend.

High school coaches from across the country, plus NCAA and NFL

coaches participated and graded camp players. Participants in

the selection camp came from all over the U. S. The camp included

1 – on - 1, 7 – on – 7, and group drills with a small ratio of coach

Jarvis Snake LeRoy Brady participated in the state

Special Olympics on May 15, 2019. He placed in the

Bocce ball event and won 1st in his bracket play!

Jarvis is the son of Katherine (LeRoy) and Thad

Brady. Grandson of Linda (Mathews) LeRoy and the

late Jarvis Snake LeRoy. We’re all proud of Jarvis

and all the Special Olympians who participated in

the three-day event.

Congratulations to Chickasaw/Pawnee

junior point guard Carrie Johnson of

Collinsville High School in Texas for her

basketball awards from this season: 3 All

Tournament Awards that include two

MVPs; District Co-MVP; All Texomaland

Player of the Year Finalist; Texas

Association of Basketball Coaches All

Region; & Texas Girls Coaches Association

All State & All Stars team selection!

Lesharo recently received a letter stating that he was selected to

play football with the U.S. National Team. He will be attending

his second football camp in Dallas, Texas, which will focus on the

players own individual skill development and technique in their

position.

The USA Football Team plays in games around the world. The

International Bowl game last year was held in Mexico City.

Wildcat is the son of Beaushee and Mary Wildcat of Pawhuska and

the Grandson of Darrell Wildcat and Carla Tahmahkera.

Her father, Daniel Johnson is her Head Coach & is

Chickasaw & her mother is an Assistant Coach & is

Pawnee & were awarded District Coaching Staff of

the Year. Mr. Coach Johnson is also All Texomaland

Coach of the Year Finalist.

31-2 Record; Undefeated District Champs; Bi-District

Champs; Area Champs; Regional Quarterfinalists.

Great season!

On Saturday, May 18, Irene Edwards, daughter of the late Geraldine

Howell, graduated with honors (GPA 3.64) from Santa Fe Community

College with an Associate of Arts degree in film. She is a member

of Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Chi, and Sigma Alpha Pi international

honor societies. Along with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a

Certificate in Creative Writing, she is applying to film programs at

Seattle Film Institute and Arizona State University to work toward a

Masters in film and digital media. One of her instructors is working

with her this summer to refine her hybrid short film class assignment

which the instructor wants her to enter in several film festivals,

saying work such as hers has not been seen at film festivals. When

her instructors, classmates, and audience members critiquing her

short films, they say that there is an emotional element that makes

them want more.

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to players. Strength, conditioning training, academic preparation,

and proper nutrition were featured.

Pawnee Nation Tribal Member Jaylin Mariah

Reveles is played in the State Championship

game in Tulsa at the ORU Mabee Center. She

is the daughter of James and Jaime Reveles

and granddaughter of The late Irene Denise

KnifeChief Reveles and great-granddaughter

of Manuel KnifeChief. She is a Sophomore at

El Reno High School.

He was very excited about his gold medal and

cherished his achievement.

perception and abilities. Irene’s creative portfolio includes several

short films, screenplays, a novel, and poetry, some of which have

been published. Irene is working on several film concepts which

include drama, historical biography, science fiction, psychological

horror and documentaries, all with American Indian actors and

promoting strong female leads. She has completed two screenplays

and two newly begun. She desires to be a director, to create film

noir, experimental, and narrative films, as well as animation. Irene’s

production company, “The Coal Creek Creative,” is named after the

land where she spent time when she was growing up, owned by

her late grandparents, Andy and May Pratt Smith, that is north of

Pawnee. She also continues to play background roles in local film

productions.

An industry professional states that she has a unique talent that her

love of production shines brightly, with her actors “camera calm”

at her direction and believes that Irene will go very far with her

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EVENTS CALENDAR FOR HOMECOMING WEEKEND

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

JULY 3

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9:00 a.m

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COMMUNITY

PREVENTION WALK

@ Roamchief

810 Morris Road

HEALTH FAIR

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

BLOOD DRIVE

@ Wellness Center

806 Morris Road

THURSDAY

JULY 4TH

7:00 a.m. FLAG RAISING

ROWENA

MORRIS SALMON

7:00 a.m. FLAG RAISING

7:00 a.m. FLAG RAISING

7:00 a.m. FLAG RAISING

FRANK NUTTLE

NORMAN KEEL SR

LEWIS ONLY A CHIEF

10:00 a.m - 2 p.m.

6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

7:30 P.M.

@ Dance Grounds

PAWNEE NATION

ENROLLMENT

OFFICE OPEN

@ Dance Grounds

HAWK CHIEF 5K

PACKET PICK UP FROM

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HAWK CHIEF 5K

400 Agency Road, Pawnee

Oklahoma 74058

10:00 a.m - 2 p.m.

TAX OFFICE OPEN

(918) 762-3621 Ext. 138

@ Multipurpose Building

808 Morris Road, Pawnee

Oklahoma 74058

HOMECOMING DANCE

8:00 a.m.

HAWK CHIEF RUN

/WALK

@ Pawnee Football Stadium

9:00 a.m.

@ Fitness Center

804 Morris Road

GRAND ENTRY

@ Pawnee Football Stadium

SELECTION OF HOMECOMING

PRINCESS

12 Noon

HOMECOMING PARADE

@ Downtown Pawnee

7:30 P.M.

7:30 P.M.

HOMECOMING DANCE

GRAND ENTRY

@ Pawnee Football Stadium

TINY TOTS CONTEST

GRAND ENTRY

@ Pawnee Football Stadium

@ Pawnee Football Stadium

@ Dance Grounds

HOMECOMING DANCE

HOMECOMING DANCE

SAME DAY REGISTRATION

HORSESHOE

TOURNAMENT

7:30 P.M.

@ Dance Grounds

N ATION

@ Wellness Center

806 Morris Road

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GRAND ENTRY

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After PowWow

SOBER 49 CONTEST

@ Pawnee Football Stadium

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER Homecoming will be held at the Pawnee Nation Gym

806 MORRIS ROAD, PAWNEE, OKLAHOMA 74058

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73RD PAWNEE INDIAN

VETERANS HOMECOMING

The Pawnee Indian Veterans Organization want to welcome

Thank you, Veterans, for accepting the responsibility

you to the 73rd Pawnee Indian Homecoming Celebration.

of serving our Country and our Indian Community. The

The first Homecoming dance was in 1946 and continues

Committee would like to thank Lance Leadingfox,

today thanks to our Veterans of World War I and the tribal

Drumkeeper, for carrying on a tradition of the past.

organization of the Pawnee community.

- Chip Chapman

We hope you take part in our honoring of Veterans past

and present. We especially want to honor all our Men and

President of Pawnee Indian Veterans Organization

Women on active duty because they need our support too.

The Veteran’s Committee hopes you have an enjoyable

and safe visit to Pawnee.

We want to thank the Pawnee tribal community and City of

Pawnee for their support. We thank all the tribal programs

and service organizations that make this Homecoming

possible. Our Tribal Government and Employee’s give us

tremendous support. A special thanks for the IHS Clinic

because some of us Veterans still need help.

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OPEN DAILY at 6 p.m. - June 17th - June 21st

12 Noon to Midnight – Saturday, June 22nd

12 Noon to 10:00 p.m. – Sunday, June 23rd

OPEN DAILY at 6 p.m.

Monday, June 24th - Friday, June 28th

12 Noon to Midnight – Saturday, June 29th

12 Noon to 10:00 p.m. – Sunday, June 30th

OPEN DAILY at 6 p.m.

Monday, July 1st - Friday, July 5th

12 Noon to Midnight – Saturday, July 6th

Open at Noon until SOLD OUT !!–

LAST DAY OPEN

Sunday, July 7th

LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF AGENCY ROAD AND MORRIS ROAD NEXT TO OPERATIONS BUILDING.

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Design by: Nathan McCray—Pawnee Tribal Member

The Hawk Chief Run is held annually during the Pawnee Indian Veterans Homecoming and

honors the memory of Hawk Chief, a noted Pawnee Scout and runner.

2019 Hawk Chief Run/Walk

When: Saturday, July 6, 2019

Where: Pawnee Football Stadium

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Registration is FREE and open to anyone!

All Ages Welcome

Participants who Pre-Register by June 7 is guaranteed a free

t-shirt with the design.

Race Day Registrations will receive T-shirt as they are available and will not be guaranteed

*Packet pick up will begin 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. at the Pre-Registration

Table located at the Pawnee Football Stadium.

*Same day registration: 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

NO EXCEPTIONS, time will not be extended!

Registration is available on www.pawneenation.org

For more information, please call the Pawnee Nation Diabetes Program

at (918) 762-3873 x4 or via email sknifechief@pawneenation.org

Fax: (918) 762-6452

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Empowerment for Life:

ALL Events are Drug & Alcohol Free

Promoting Health & Wellness in the

Native Community

We encourage all members of the Pawnee

community to attend! There will be 30+

vendors providing information on a variety

of health care services and products!

FREE and open

to the community

When:

July 3, 2019

10am - 1pm

Where:

Pawnee Nation Wellness Center

808 Morris Rd

• Health Walk starts @ 9 am

(must participate in walk for a free T-shirt)

• Door Prizes

• Health Screenings

• Lunch will be provided

• Bounce Houses for Kids

• Blood Drive

Keeping Our

Families

Alcohol & Drug Free The Native Way

July 3rd, 2019

July 6th, 2019

Prevention Walk @ 9:00 am

810 Morris Rd

Horseshoe Tournament @ 9:00 am

804 Morris Rd

*Shirts for participants

*Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

July 6th, 2019

Sober 49 Competition

After Homecoming Powwow

Pawnee Memorial Football Field

Sponsored by the Division of Health & Community Services

This is an alcohol, tobacco, and drug free event.

For more information, contact the CHR program at 918-762-3873,

ext. 1

Alcohol and Drug Free Events Sponsored by Pawnee Nation SAP/MSPI/TOR (918) 762-2143

Look for our table during the Pawnee Nation Health Fair

Pawnee Nation Violence Against Women

Amy Kinzie, Program Coordinator

Ashley Hadix, Advocate

Dina Johnson, Prevention Specialist

918-762-6460

24-hour Crisis Line (918) 762-3310

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Pawnee Business Council Resolutions 2019

Pawnee Business Council Resolutions and Meeting Minutes can be viewed at www.pawneenation.org under the Government page.

#19-09 – A Resolution to adopt the Pawnee

Nation Limited Liability Company Act –

Approved February 2, 2019, by a vote of six

for, none against, none abstaining, one absent

(Knife Chief) and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-10 – A Resolution to approve the

partnership between the Pawnee Nation, the

Board of Directors of the Museum of the Pawnee

Nation, the Pawnee Nation Cultural Committee,

and the Association of Tribal Archives Libraries

and Museums to develop a plan for the creation

of a Museum and Cultural Center – Approved

February 28, 2019 by a vote of four for, none

against, none abstaining, three absent (Adson,

Hare, Lone Chief) and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-11 – A Resolution to adopt the Pawnee

Nation Worker’s Compensation Act – Approved

February 28, 2019, by a vote of four for, none

against, none abstaining, three absent (Adson,

Hare, Lone Chief) and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-16 – A Resolution to approve the

revision of the Pawnee Nation’s Office of Human

Resources Policies and Procedures Manual’s

and addition of “Chapter 9, Section V., Social

Media” – Approved April 9, 2019 by a vote of

four for (Wildcat, McCray, Thompson, Hare),

three against (Adson, Lone Chief, Knife Chief),

none abstaining and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-17 – A Resolution to authorize to secure

a line of credit with Armstrong Bank – Approved

February 28, 2019, by a vote of four for, none

against, none abstaining, three absent (Adson,

Hare, Lone Chief) and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-18 – A Resolution to approve the use

of the land description named as collateral to

secure a line of credit with Armstrong bank –

Approved February 28, 2019, by a vote of four

for, none against, none abstaining, three absent

(Adson, Hare, Lone Chief) and one not voting

(Pratt).

#19-12 – A Resolution to approve the form,

terms, and provisions of the Loan Agreement

(TDC Re-Finance) – Approved February 2,

2019, by a vote of six for, none against, none

abstaining, one absent (Knife Chief) and one

not voting (Pratt).

#19-13 – A Resolution to approve the

revisions of the Pawnee Nation Fiscal Policies

and Procedures, “V Electronic Communication

Technology Policy” – Approved February 28,

2019, by a vote of three for (Wildcat, Thompson,

Knife Chief), one against (McCray), none

abstaining, three absent (Adson, Hare, Lone

Chief) and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-14 – A Resolution to approve the

submission of the Family Violence Prevention/

Domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive

Services grant to the Administration for

Children and Families (ACF) an agency of the

Department of Health and Human Services

(DHHS) – Approved February 28, 2019 by a

vote of four for, none against, none abstaining,

three absent (Adson, Hare, Lone Chief) and

one not voting (Pratt).

#19-15 – A Resolution to approve the

submission of the above grant proposal, in the

amount of $75,000.00 with no obligatory match

required, in order to perform the aforementioned

study with the U.S. Department of the Interior,

Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, Division of

Energy – Approved on February 28, 2019 by a

vote of four for, none against, none abstaining,

three absent (Adson, Hare, Lone Chief) and

one not voting (Pratt).

#19-19 – A Resolution to approve the

submission of the above donation request

proposal, in the amount of $194,834 with no

obligatory match required, to reestablish the

Division of Cultural Resources – Approved

March 12, 2019 by a vote of five for, none

against, none abstaining, one absent (Pratt)

and two not voting (Wildcat, Knife Chief).

#19-20 – A Resolution to approve the

March 2019 Housekeeping and Grounds

Maintenance Policy and Procedures Manual

to be used to carry out Housekeeping Services

at the Pawnee Indian Health Center under IHS

Contract No. HHSI24620180001 – Approved

March 28, 2019, by a vote of seven for, none

against, none abstaining and one not voting

(Pratt).

#19-21 – A Resolution to approve five

eligible applicants to be added to the Pawnee

Membership Roll – Approved March 28, 2019,

by a vote of seven for, none against, none

abstaining and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-22 – A Resolution to approve

to note the date of death of fifteen (15) deceased

members on the Membership Roll and remove

them from the Annuity Roll - Approved March

28, 2019, by a vote of seven for, none against,

none abstaining and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-23 – A Resolution to accept the

Conditional Relinquishment of Debra Sue

Howell from the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

and she will be removed from the Pawnee

Nation Membership Roll on condition upon

being accepted for membership with the

Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate - Approved March

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28, 2019 by a vote of seven for, none against,

none abstaining and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-24 – A Resolution to re-appoint

Daniel Sherron to the Pawnee Nation Gaming

Commission as a member whose term begins

March 28, 2019, and shall expire March 28,

2022 - Approved March 28, 2019, by a vote of

seven for, none against, none abstaining and

one not voting (Pratt).

#19-25 – A Resolution to confirm the

appointment of Victoria LeftHand to serve as

Public Defender of the Pawnee Nation District

Court for a period of three (3) years as per

Pawnee Law and Order Code, chapter two,

Section 3. The term will expire March 28, 2022

- Approved March 28, 2019, by a vote of seven

for, none against, none abstaining and one not

voting (Pratt).

#19-26 – A Resolution to adopt the Pawnee

Nation Cannabis Sativa L. (Hemp) Farming

Regulations - Approved March 28, 2019, by a

vote of seven for, none against, none abstaining

and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-27 – A Resolution to adopt the Pawnee

Nation Law Enforcement Drug Testing Policy

and Procedures - Approved March 28, 2019,

by a vote of seven for, none against, none

abstaining and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-28 – A Resolution to appoint Denise

Miller to serve on the Pawnee Nation

Environmental

Regulatory

Commission

effective April 9, 2019, and whose term will

expire December 31, 2023 – Approved April 9,

2019, by a vote of seven for, none against, none

abstaining and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-29 – A Resolution to appoint Kyla

Wichita to the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

Liquor Control Commission effective April 9,

2019, whose term of office will expire December

31, 2022 - Approved April 9, 2019, by a vote of

seven for, none against, none abstaining and

one not voting (Pratt).

#19-30 – A Resolution to appoint Brian

Kirk to the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Liquor

Control Commission effective April 9, 2019,

whose term of office will expire December 31,

2022 - Approved April 9, 2019, by a vote of

seven for, none against, none abstaining and

one not voting (Pratt).

#19-31 – A Resolution to approve the

revisions to Section 913 and Section 973 of

the Pawnee Nation Limited Liability Company

Act - Approved April 9, 2019, by a vote of seven

for, none against, none abstaining and one not

voting (Pratt).

Pawnee Business Council Resolutions 2019

Pawnee Business Council Resolutions and Meeting Minutes can be viewed at www.pawneenation.org under the Government page.

by a vote of four for, none against, one the four officers of the Pawnee Business

#19-32 – A Resolution to approve the 2019

abstaining (Wildcat), two absent (McCray, Knife Council authorized to sign signature cards and

revisions of the Pawnee Nation Fiscal Policies

and Procedures, “V Electronic Communication

Technology Policy” - Approved April 9, 2019, by

a vote of seven for, none against, none abstaining

and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-33 – A Resolution to approve the

adoption and submittal of the Pawnee Nation

of Oklahoma, Long Range Transportation Plan,

2019-2038 to Office of Federal Land Highways

and Bureau of Indian Affairs - Approved April 9,

2019 by a vote of seven for, none against, none

abstaining and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-34 – A Resolution to approve the

adoption and submittal of the Pawnee Nation of

Oklahoma Tribal Transportation Improvement

Program (Modification #1) for the Fiscal Year

2019 - Approved April 9, 2019, by a vote of

seven for, none against, none abstaining and

one not voting (Pratt).

#19-35 – A Resolution to approve the

submission of the Pawnee Nation’s grant

proposal to the Administration for Native

Americans (ANA), for the Pawnee Nation

Language Restoration Program, under the

category of Native American Language

Preservation and Maintenance in the amount

of $775,934.00 with an in-kind match of 20%

($155,187.00) of total project costs over three

years - Approved April 9, 2019 by a vote of seven

for, none against, none abstaining and one not

voting (Pratt).

#19-36 – A Resolution to approve the

revisions to Articles VI, VII, and X of the Pawnee

Nation Liquor Control Act – Approved May 1,

Chief) and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-37 – A Resolution to approve twenty-five

eligible applicants to be added to the Pawnee

Membership Roll – Approved May 1, 2019, by

a vote of five for, none against, none abstaining,

two absent (McCray, Knife Chief) and one not

voting (Pratt).

#19-38 – A Resolution to approve to note the

date of death of one (1) deceased member on

the Membership Roll and remove them from the

Annuity Roll - Approved May 1, 2019 by a vote

of five for, none against, none abstaining, two

absent (McCray, Knife Chief) and one not voting

(Pratt).

#19-39 – A Resolution to approve a sole

source contract between Carol L. Nuttle,

Consultant, and the Pawnee Nation to write a

proposal to the IHS for a Tribal Self-Governance

Planning Grant and the cost associated with

writing and submitting this grant shall be at no

cost to the Pawnee Nation - Approved May 1,

2019 by a vote of five for, none against, none

abstaining, two absent (McCray, Knife Chief)

and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-40 – A Resolution to approve

the terms and provisions of the Loan

Agreement (TDC Re-Finance) - Approved

May 1, 2019, by a vote of five for, none

against, none abstaining, two absent

(McCray, Knife Chief) and one not voting

(Pratt).

#19-41 – A Resolution to recognize the

results of the Pawnee Nation Election held

on May 4, 2019, and for banking purposes,

documents are: 1. W. Bruce Pratt, President,

2. Darrell J Wildcat, Vice President, 3. Patricia

McCray, Secretary, and 4. M. Angela Thompson,

Treasurer – Approved May 20, 2019, by a vote

of six for, none against, none abstaining, one

absent (Knife Chief) and one not voting (Pratt).

#19-42 – A Resolution to recognize the

results of the Pawnee Nation Election held on

May 4, 2019 and that the position of the Pawnee

Business Council President did not meet the

requirements to be duly elected, and the Pawnee

Nation Election Commission will commence

with the Run-Off Election in accordance with

the Pawnee Nation Election Act - Approved

May 20, 2019 by a vote of six for, none against,

none abstaining, one absent (Knife Chief) and

one not voting (Pratt).

#19-43 – A Resolution to authorize and

approve the loan transaction with the Pawnee

Tribal Development Corporation and First

Secure Community Bank (TDC Re-Finance)

- Approved May 20, 2019, by a vote of six for,

none against, none abstaining, one absent

(Knife Chief) and one not voting (Pratt).

Pawnee Business Council 2019 Meeting Minutes

Pawnee Business Council Resolutions and Meeting Minutes can be viewed at www.pawneenation.org under the Government page.

JANUARY 2, 2019, PAWNEE BUSINESS 1. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to gave the invocation. Seven Council members

COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

approve the Letter of Intent with Dupree present, one excused (Knife Chief), quorum

President W. Bruce Pratt called the meeting

to order at 10:22 am and gave the invocation.

Seven Council members present, one excused

(Knife Chief), quorum established.

Motion made by Sammye Adson to approve the

Pawnee Business Council meeting agenda for

January 2, 2019, seconded by Charles Lone

Chief, motion carries.

NEW BUSINESS:

Green, LLC., seconded by Sammye Adson,

motion carries.

Motion made by M. Angela Thompson, seconded

by Charles Lone Chief to adjourn at 10:33 am,

motion carries.

established.

Motion made by Charles Lone Chief to approve

the Pawnee Business Council meeting agenda

for January 8, 2019, with changes, seconded by

Darrell Wildcat, motion carries.

JANUARY 8, 2019, PAWNEE BUSINESS Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve the

COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

PBC meeting minutes for December 18, 2018,

by Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

President W. Bruce Pratt called the meeting seconded

Motion

made

by Sammye Adson to approve the

to order at 6:00 pm and M. Angela Thompson

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PBC meeting minutes for January 2, 2019, with

changes, seconded by Patricia McCray, motion

carries.

Reports were given by PBC President, PBC

Member Committee and Travel, Pawnee Nation

College, Executive Director and Attorney

General.

Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve the

PBC travel requests, seconded by Charles Lone

Chief, motion carries.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Approval of Charter School Application –

Item was left in Old Business until the next

meeting, and a resolution will be submitted

for approval.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-01 to appoint

Reva Howell to serve on the Pawnee Nation

Liquor Control Commission, seconded by

Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

2. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-02 to appoint

Cynthia Butler to serve on the Pawnee Nation

Liquor Control Commission, seconded by

Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

3. Pawnee Nation Budget Committee

Recommendations:

a. Motion made by M. Angela

Thompson

to approve the 2019 CSBG

budget modification #1, seconded by Dawna

Hare, motion carries.

4. Motion made by Sammye Adson to

approve the revisions of the Pawnee Nation

Organizational Chart, seconded by M.

Angela Thompson, motion carries.

5. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-03 approving

the Merz lease of the Chilocco land with

changes, seconded by Dawna Hare, motion

carries.

6. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve the Harmon Denture Clinic Lease,

seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries.

7. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-04 for a farming

and grazing lease with Mike Godberson,

with changes, seconded by Sammye Adson,

motion carries.

8. Motion made by Sammye Adson to approve

the Trading Post Lease, seconded by

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Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

9. Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve

the Tribal Development Corporation Lease,

seconded by Charles Lone Chief, motion

carries.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to go into

Executive Session, seconded by Darrell Wildcat,

motion carries. Motion made by Dawna Hare

to come out of Executive Session, seconded by

Darrell Wildcat, motion carries.

1. Annual Evaluation of the Attorney General

– The Business Council spoke with the

Attorney General and are going through

with the process of the evaluation.

2. Discussion and/or Action on 106 Shortfall Discussion on the shortfall on the 106 funds

and the impact on the Cultural Resource

Division. There is action to be taken, but

no action will be discussed until it has been

done. The Council will report later after on

the action.

Motion made by M. Angela Thompson,

seconded by Charles Lone Chief to adjourn at

9:40 pm, motion carries.

JANUARY 24, 2019, PAWNEE BUSINESS

COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

President W. Bruce Pratt called the meeting to

order at 6:02 pm and gave the invocation. Seven

Council members present, one excused (Knife

Chief), quorum established.

Motion made by Charles Lone Chief to approve

the Pawnee Business Council meeting agenda

for January 24, 2019, with amendments,

seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries.

Reports were given by PBC President, PBC

Member Committee and Travel, Pawnee Tribal

Development Corporation and Executive

Director.

Recommendations:

a.

Motion made by M. Angela Thompson

to approve Resolution #19-07, Drawdown

Proceeds of Labor Account, seconded by

Dawna Hare, motion carries.

b. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve the Health Resources and Services

Administration contract amount of $81,500.00,

seconded by Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

c. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve the Pawnee Nations participation of

the Tribal Impact Study, seconded by Darrell

Wildcat, motion carries.

d. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve the 2019 BIA Fire Response Budget,

seconded by Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

4. Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve

Resolution #19-08 for the Table Creek Treaty,

2019 Annuity Drawdown, seconded by Charles

Lone Chief, motion carries.

5. Motion made by Sammye Adson to table

the approval of the Attorney General Annual

Evaluation, seconded by Charles Lone Chief,

motion carries.

Motion made by M. Angela Thompson,

seconded by Dawna Hare to adjourn at 7:27 pm,

motion carries.

FEBRUARY 2, 2019, PAWNEE

BUSINESS COUNCIL QUARTERLY

MEETING

President W. Bruce Pratt called the meeting

to order at 9:08 am, and Charles Lone Chief

gave the invocation. Seven Council members

present, one excused (Thompson), quorum

established.

Motion made by Charles Knife Chief to approve

the Pawnee Business Council meeting agenda

for February 02, 2019 with amendments,

seconded by Sammye Adson, motion carries.

NEW BUSINESS:

Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation gave

1. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to a Report.

approve Resolution #19-05 for the Charter Motion made by Charles LoneChief to approve

School application for the 2020 school year the Pawnee Nation Fourth Quarterly Reports,

with corrections, seconded by Darrell Wildcat, seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion carries.

motion carries.

NEW BUSINESS:

2. Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve 1. Motion made by Sammye Adson to approve

Resolution #19-06, Pawnee Nation Hemp

Resolution #19-05 Pawnee Nation LLC,

Farming Act of 2019 with clarification on some,

seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion

seconded by M. Angela Thompson, motion

carries.

carries.

3.

Pawnee Nation Budget Committee 2. Motion made by Charles Knife Chief to

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approve Resolution #19-12, TDC Loan

Refinance terms, seconded by Dawna Hare,

motion carries.

Motion made by Charles Knife Chief, seconded

by Sammye Adson to adjourn at 9:58 am, motion

carries.

FEBRUARY 28, 2019, PAWNEE

BUSINESS COUNCIL SPECIAL

MEETING

President W. Bruce Pratt called the meeting to

order at 6:11 pm and Charles Knife Chief gave

the invocation. Five Council members present,

three excused (Adson, Hare, Lone Chief),

quorum established.

Motion made by Charles Knife Chief to approve

the Pawnee Business Council meeting agenda

for February 28, 2019, with addendums,

seconded by Darrell Wildcat, motion carries.

Motion made by Patricia McCray to approve the

Pawnee Business Council meeting minutes for

January 8, 2019, seconded by Charles Knife

Chief, motion carries. Motion made by Patricia

McCray to approve the Pawnee Business

Council meeting minutes for January 24, 2019,

seconded by Patricia McCray, motion carries.

Reports were given by the Pawnee Nation

College, Executive Director, and Attorney

General.

Motion made by Charles Knife Chief to approve

the Pawnee Business Council travel requests,

seconded by Patricia McCray, motion carries.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson

to approve Resolution #19-10 for and

agreement and support for the Museum

and Cultural Center, seconded by Darrell

Wildcat, motion carries.

2. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-11 for the Pawnee

Nation Worker’s Compensation Code,

seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion

carries.

3. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-13 for the revision

of the Pawnee Nation Fiscal Policy, V.

Electronic Communication Technology

Policy, seconded by Charles Knife Chief,

motion carries.

4. Pawnee Nation Budget Committee

Recommendations:

a.

Motion made by M. Angela

Thompson to approve the 2019 Princess

Budget modification #1, seconded by Patricia

McCray, motion carries.

b. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson

to approve the 2019 Pawnee Business Council

budget modification #1, seconded by Charles

Knife Chief, motion carries.

5. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson

to approve Resolution #19-14 for the

submission of Domestic Violence grant,

seconded by Patricia McCray, motion carries.

6. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-15 for the Energy

and Mineral Development Project, seconded

by Patricia McCray, motion carries.

7. Motion made by Charles Knife Chief to table

Resolution #19-16, Human Resources

Policies and Procedures, Chapter 9, Section

V Social Media, seconded by Darrell Wildcat,

motion carries.

8. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-17 for the line of

credit with Armstrong Bank, seconded by

Charles Knife Chief, motion carries.

9. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-18 for a line of

credit with Armstrong Bank with collateral

of the Day Property, seconded by Patricia

McCray, motion carries.

Motion made by M. Angela Thompson,

seconded by Charles Knife Chief to adjourn at

8:44 pm, motion carries.

Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve the Pawnee Business Council travel

requests, seconded by Dawna Hare, motion

carries.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

table Resolution #19-16, Human Resources

Policies and Procedures, Chapter 9, Section V,

Social Media and send back to the committee

with suggestions, seconded by Patricia McCray,

motion carries.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Pawnee Nation Budget Committee

Recommendations:

a.

Motion made by M. Angela

Thompson to approve the 2019 Princess budget

modification #2 to add funds from fundraising,

seconded by Dawna Hare

2. Discussion on Possible Nebraska Land

Donation, Land Management Committee

– Item was discussed during Ms. Sammye

Adson’s Committee Report

3. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson

to approve Resolution #19-19 for the

Shakopee Mdewakaton Sioux Community

proposal, seconded by Charles Lone Chief,

motion carries.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Motion made by Charles Lone Chief to go into

Executive Session, seconded by M. Angela

motion carries. Motion made by

MARCH 12, 2019, PAWNEE BUSINESS Thompson,

Sammye

Adson

to come out of Executive

COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Session, seconded by Dawna Hare, motion

Vice-President Darrell Wildcat called the carries.

meeting to order at 6:05 pm and Sammye Adson 1. Discussion on PTDC Financials – No action,

gave the invocation. Six Council members

discussion only.

present, one via-Conference Call (Knife Chief)

and one excused (Pratt), quorum established.

Motion made by M. Angela Thompson,

by Sammye Adson to adjourn at 7:41

Motion made by Patricia McCray to approve the seconded

pm,

motion

carries.

Pawnee Business Council meeting agenda for

March 12, 2019, with the addition, seconded by MARCH 28, 2019, PAWNEE BUSINESS

COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve the President W. Bruce Pratt called the meeting to

Pawnee Business Council Quarterly meeting order at 6:01 pm and Patricia McCray gave the

minutes for February 2, 2019, seconded by invocation. Eight Council members present,

Charles Lone Chief, motion carries. Motion quorum established.

made by Patricia McCray to approve the Pawnee Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve the

Business Council Special meeting minutes for Pawnee Business Council agenda for March

February 28, 2019, seconded by M. Angela 28, 2019, with correction, seconded by Charles

Thompson, motion carries.

Knife Chief, motion carries.

Reports were given by the PBC Committee and Reports were given by the PBC President,

Travel.

PBC Committee and Travel, Pawnee Tribal

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Development Corporation, Executive Director 7. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

and Attorney General.

approve Resolution #19-25 for the selection

of Victoria LeftHand to fill the position

Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve the

of Pawnee Nation District Court Public

Pawnee Business Council travel requests,

Defender, seconded by Dawna Hare, motion

seconded by Darrell Wildcat, motion carries.

carries.

NEW BUSINESS:

8. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

1. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-26 for the Pawnee

approve Resolution #19-20 to update the

Nation Cannabis Sativa L. (Hemp) Farming

IHS Housekeeping Policies and Procedures,

Regulation with changes, seconded by

seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion

Dawna Hare, motion carries.

carries.

9. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

2. Motion made by Patricia McCray to approve

approve Resolution #19-27 for the Pawnee

Resolution #19-21 for New Applicants to

Nation Law Enforcement Drug Testing

the Pawnee Nation Roll, seconded by M.

Policy and Procedures with the change,

Angela Thompson, motion carries.

seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion

carries.

3. Motion made by Patricia McCray to approve

Resolution #19-22 to remove deceased 10. Motion made by Sammye Adson to approve

Pawnee Tribal Members from the Annuity

the location North of the Old Boys Dorm for

Roll, seconded by M. Angela Thompson,

the earthlodge, seconded by Charles Knife

motion carries.

Chief, motion carries.

4. Motion made by Patricia McCray to approve EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Resolution #19-23 for a Conditional Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to go into

Relinquishment, seconded by M. Angela Executive Session, seconded by Charles Knife

Thompson, motion carries.

Chief, motion carries. Motion made by Charles

5. Pawnee Nation Budget Committee Knife Chief to come out of Executive Session,

Recommendations:

seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries.

a. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to 1. Discussion on Pawnee Nation Eagle Road

approve the 2019 Department of Transportation

Litigation – The Council has discussed and

budget modification #1, seconded by Darrell

will evaluate later and continue with the

Wildcat, motion carries.

litigation.

b. Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve the 2. Introductory Evaluation, Executive Director

annual renewal for the VIMEO services for PBC

– Each of the Council members have

videos and to include Pawnee Nation employees

completed individual evaluations and

to view videos, seconded by Charles Lone Chief,

submitted to Human Resources. Council

motion carries.

has voted to hire Mr. Jim Gray as a regular

employee.

c. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve the 1st Street GMP #2 Lights for Motion made by M. Angela Thompson, seconded

Transportation in the amount of $156,646.78, by Charles Knife Chief to adjourn at 10:19 pm,

seconded by Sammye Adson, motion carries.

motion carries.

d. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to April 9, 2019, Pawnee Business Council

approve the Catlett Road GMP #1 Lights for

Transportation in the amount of $112,340.69, Special Meeting

seconded by Charles Lone Chief, motion carries. President W. Bruce Pratt called the meeting to

at 6:01 pm and Darrell Wildcat gave the

e. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to order

invocation.

Eight Council members present,

approve the Morris Road GMP #2 Lights for quorum established.

Transportation in the amount of $98,541.92,

seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion carries. Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve the

Business Council agenda for April 9,

6. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to Pawnee

2019,

with

changes, seconded by Charles Lone

approve Resolution #19-24 to re-appoint Chief, motion

carries.

Daniel Sherron to the Pawnee Nation

Gaming Commission, seconded by Dawna Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve the

Hare, motion carries.

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Minutes for March 12, 2019, seconded by

Patricia McCray, motion carries. Motion made

by Patricia McCray to approve the Pawnee

Business Council Special Meeting Minutes for

March 28, 2019, with the correction and addition,

seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries.

Reports were given by the PBC President, PBC

Committee and Travel, Pawnee Nation College,

Executive Director and Attorney General.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-16 for the Human

Resources Policies and Procedures Social

Media Policy, seconded by Dawna Hare, motion

carries.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve

Resolution #19-28 and appointed of Denise

Miller to serve on the Pawnee Nation

Environmental Regulatory Commission,

seconded by Charles Lone Chief, motion

carries.

2. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson

to approve Resolution #19-29 and

appointment of Kyla Wichita to serve on the

Pawnee Nation Liquor Control Commission,

seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries.

3. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson

to approve Resolution #19-30 and

appointment of Brian Kirk to serve on the

Pawnee Nation Liquor Control Commission,

seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries.

4. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-31 for revisions

made to the Pawnee Nation Limited Liability

Company Act, seconded by Charles Knife

Chief, motion carries.

5. Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve

Resolution #19-32 for revisions to the

Pawnee Nation Fiscal Policies and

Procedures, V. Electronic Communications

Technology Policy, seconded by Charles

Knife Chief, motion carries.

6. Pawnee Nation Budget Committee

Recommendations:

a. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve the 2019 Ti-Hirasa Family Violence

Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) budget

modification #1 to add funds, seconded by

Charles Knife Chief, motion carries.

7. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-33 for the Pawnee

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seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries.

8. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-34 for the Pawnee

Nation Tribal Transportation Improvement

Program, seconded by Dawna Hare, motion

carries.

9. Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to

approve Resolution #19-35 for the ANA

Language Grant submission, seconded by

Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

Diane Elaine Blaine

2. Discussion on Pawnee Preference for Hire

– Discussion and will look further into the

Motion made by M. Angela Thompson to go

process.

into Executive Session, seconded by Charles

Knife Chief, motion carries. Motion made by 3. Discussion on Complaint Letter on

M. Angela Thompson to come out of Executive

Executive Director – Discussion, the PBC

Session, seconded by Charles Knife Chief,

has nothing to do with personnel matters or

motion carries.

actions. The PBC turn the matter over to the

Executive Director and support the ED to

1. Discussion on Pawnee Nation vs. Eagle

make the best decision.

Road Litigation #2 – Discussion and

PBC have instructed the AG to make a Motion made by M. Angela Thompson,

counteroffer.

seconded by Charles Lone Chief to adjourn at

8:34 pm, motion carries.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Obituaries

February 21, 1955 - April 16, 2019

“Staka’,” white bird.

Diane left this world to be with her little dog Joe in heaven knowing her job to spread love with a smile was complete. Her light will continue to shine through her children

Toni Davis, Glen Davis, Kacy Davis and the 19 lucky few who called her Nana. May the ripple effect of her beautiful smile continue on to everyone she met on her life’s

journey.

Brittney Kayleen Tsosie Adams

October 13, 1998 - April, 2019

A Very Super Loving & Caring daughter, mother, granddaughter, sister,

auntie, niece, cousin, and friend has gone to be reunited with her little

angel Isaac Lee Ray Overland. She will be so sadly missed & forever be

in our hearts. Funeral services for Brittney Kathleen, 20, Ponca City

resident, will be held on Monday, April 22, 2019, at 2:00 PM; at the

Ponca Indian Baptist Church with Pasture Brandon Kemble officiating.

Committal prayers and interment will follow at the Ponca Indian

Cemetery.

She was born on October 13, 1998, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was

the daughter of Brandon Keith Tsosie, Sr. and Ethel Louise Payne. Brittney was a very loving

mother of two boys; Isaac Lee’ Ray Overland and Zayden David Isaiah Overland. Also the

(greatest) granddaughter of Veleyas Adams; Tony Iron and Sandee Iron; Louis Payne, Sr. and

Juanita DeLodge; and great-granddaughter of Harriet Adams. Sister of Taylor Adams, Yvonne

Adams, Leticia Perez, Timothy Adams, Brandon Tsosie, Jr, Isaiah Payne, Alexia Tsosie, Micah

Wheatley, Elias Wheatley, Jayden Tsosie. Also, many, many other loving family members and

friends.

Brittney Kayleen went to Frontier School in Red Rock and later went on to earn her diploma.

Brittney’s sons, Zayden and Isaac were the pride and joy of her life. She had a passion for

music and writing. She loved to laugh, and her smile was unforgettable. Brittney Kayleen was

a very compassionate, genuine, and kind person who touched many lives. There was none like

Brittney, her independence, unique and strong personality were untouchable. Each of us has

special memories of Brittney Kayleen that we will cherish and hold in our hearts. She will be

forever be missed. Casket bearers are; Taylor Adams, Timothy Adams, Brandon Tsosie, Jastin

Primeaux.

Services were held at the Ponca Indian Baptist Church, and a traditional dinner was served at

noon.

Thomas Theodore Rice Sr.

July 1, 1959 - April 25, 2019

Thomas Theodore Rice Sr. was born on July 1, 1959, in Pawnee,

Oklahoma to Lynn Rice, Sr. and Rena Goodfox Rice. He passed from

this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, having reached the age of 59

years. A plumber by trade, Thomas Rice trained at Okmulgee Vocational

Technical School. He worked for various tribes across Oklahoma

utilizing his plumbing skills.

Thomas belonged to the Pitahauerat band of the Pawnee Nation of

Oklahoma. He was a member of the Sac and Fox chapter of the Native

American Church.

He enjoyed attending Native American Church services with the Sac

and Fox chapter and many other chapters throughout Oklahoma. He enjoyed beadwork and

making fans and spending time with his grandchildren.

Thomas is survived by his partner, Lori Hamilton, Stillwater, Okla; children Thomas Rice,

Jr., Pawnee; Lindsey Rice Nunn, Carney, Okla.; Bradley Rice, Pawnee, Okla.; Stephany Rice

Denwalt, Carney, Okla; brother Mitchell Rice and family, Tulsa; sister Clarice Tselee and

family, Stillwater; sister Rosemary Rice and family, Pawnee; 4 grandchildren Honesty & Bailey

Nunn; Tristan & Jasper Denwalt; Thomas Theodore Rice; two aunts, Wanda Kanuho, Pawnee;

Florence Goodfox, Pawnee; and many nieces and nephews.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn Rice, Sr. and Rena Goodfox Rice; four

brothers Lynn Rice, Jr., Darrell L. Rice, Rodney H. Rice, and Jeffrey R. Rice, son Zachary Rice,

aunts Elvina Goodfox Murphree, Betty Garcia, and Henrietta Goodfox Pratt, uncle Lawrence

Goodfox Jr., nephew Kyle “Jess” Mann, and niece Lisa Hawkins.

Services were held Monday, April 29 at 10 a.m. at the Pawnee Nation Roam Chief Building,

Pawnee, Oklahoma with the Native American Church officiating along with Pastor Jordan

Kanuho. Interment was at the North Indian Cemetery, Pawnee, Oklahoma under the direction

of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Oklahoma.

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The Grand Spring Break 2019 Experience with my Pawnee Family

By Professor Mary E. Garrison, LCSW, ACSW

I have been fortunate enough to have a 10 year relationship

with the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and am honored and

humbled to have been adopted into the tribe by my now uncle

George Howell and to have amazing friends for the last 10 years

in Cindy Butler, Louise Stevens and Dawna Hare who I have

known since my first trip. I cannot thank enough everyone

who makes our trips every other year amazing for my students

– Jimmy, Amber, and Robert are just a few of the incredible

people I am fortunate to know – thank you to all!!

Our trip this year included five students – Abston, Blake, Emily,

Jake, and Madison – all Human Service majors who could not

wait to come to Pawnee and learn about native culture. During

our three packed days with the tribe, we temporarily moved

into Roam Chief and used that as our home base for the week –

showering in the gym each morning before our daily activities.

We learned the history of the Pawnee Tribe and toured the

administration buildings and hospital as well as the Law

Enforcement Center, the Elder Program, Tribal Pawnee College.

We visited with the domestic violence program, the substance

use program, and learned a great deal from the staff providing

the valuable services to the tribe. We had a presentation for

Indian Child Welfare learning so much about how child

services work. We also had a presentation by the Property

Department and learned about all of the projects being worked

on and the valuable work to ensure maintenance and growth

of the reservation property. We were showered with attention

through all of our interactions and provided incredible food/

meals from the Executive Office, Tribal Court, TDC, CHR &

Diabetes Program, Housing Authority, and the Property

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Department. We spent time with the children of the Education

Department and were given an impromptu tour of the Cultural

Center. The Employees Club treated us to bowling and pizza

in Cushing, and we showed off our bowling skills. We visited

Pawnee Bills and drove through the bison field and spent time

in at StoneWolf Casino for a few meals and some gambling. We

also had a beautiful

traditional

dinner

with the Pawnee

Princess and spent

time getting to know

her. My students

went ghost hunting

in the boys’ dorm and

the superintendents

building while Cindy and I waited outside. On our last night,

we spent time with my uncle George and aunt Pat Howell at

their home and then had a lovely dinner at Clicks. My students

were able to see traditional artifacts and regalia and learn

about George’s experiences as a social worker within the

Indian Health Service.

One of the hallmarks of our annual trips to the Pawnee Nation

is cleaning cemeteries, and on this trip, we were able to do

this again. My students and I, along with Jimmy, Amber and

Cindy took time to clean up several cemeteries, and it was an

incredible honor to be allowed to connect with the families and

honor their loved ones through our work.

Thank you to you all for another fantastic visit. Your willingness

to host us and make us the center of attention for our time is

so kind and humbling. You allow my students to have a lifealtering immersion into your cultural, and I know they are so

grateful. Each time I come, I am reminded how lucky I am to

have such an excellent relationship with the Pawnee Nation

– thank you for your kindness and friendship and always

welcoming me into your world. I will see you in 2021!

Free Fitness Classes Available

*New Hours*

Open to the Community

Zumba, Yoga, RIPPED, Mix & Match workouts

Zumba & RIPPED Instructor -Julie Payne

Yoga Instructor– Lesa Cox

Pawnee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office

(TERO)

ATTENTION Interested TERO clients!

!! UPDATE !!

Orientation Date Change – Sorry for any inconvenience!

Both are certified instructors

The Pawnee Nation TERO office will have several temporary jobs available soon. Please contact Matthew

Bellendir to update your contact information and make sure your TERO application is current.

All skill levels welcome!

Workers will be selected from the TERO Labor Pool to work on the 1st Street Project in Pawnee. This is a

joint project with the Pawnee Nation Tribal Transportation program and Builder’s Unlimited. The project

will have several phases and is set to begin in a few weeks.

Mondays--Zumba-5:30pm & RIPPED-6:30pm

Tuesdays--YOGA-5:30pm

Where: Pawnee Nation Gym, 806 Morris Rd.

&

Thursdays-- Fitness Class-5:30pm (Meet at Old I.H.S

The TERO office will also be utilizing its clients to assist in a project with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).

That project is in its planning stages now and work will begin in several months. Once the BIA planning is

complete, they are expected to move quickly; TERO will let you know when those jobs are available.

When:

Bldg. 400 Agency Rd, inclement weather at the gym)

An orientation presented by the TERO office for its clients is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2019,

from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Pawnee Nation Resource Center. We encourage all TERO clients to

attend and hear messages on safety, how TERO and EEOC work together, and what the TERO office has

been working on to provide training and employment opportunities for its clients.

Feel free to call or stop by the TERO offices if you have any questions and we hope to see you at the

orientation!

“Be willing to grow and embrace positive change”.

Classes are hosted by Pawnee Nation Division of Health and Community Services Wellness Program

For more information, call 918-762-3873 ext. 4, Suzy Knife Chief

918-762-3621

Laura @ Ext. 123 or Matt @ Ext. 124

is currently in Dire Straits!

Due to the mismanagement of our tribal revenues, we are losing employees, we are losing programs, and we are losing tribal members. “So

Where is all our gaming revenue going.”

Under my leadership, I will use this IRS ruling to provide similar

programs for our Pawnee tribal members. Our President, Tribal

Council, and the Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation do not

see a need for tribal members to be involved in these types of programs. “So Where is all our gaming revenue going?”

It paves the way for tribes to draft and adopt program guidelines carefully

tailored to meet the Act’s requirements and the general welfare needs of

the tribe.

Many of our Pawnee people have lost confidence and trust in our current

leaders and have relinquished their Pawnee tribal membership and

joined other tribes who offer these types of programs for the general

welfare and a better quality of life for their tribal members. “So, where is

all our gaming revenues going?”

Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act: New Law Supersedes IRS

Guidance H.R. 3043 Allows Tribes More Latitude in Social Programs

On Sept. 26, 2014, President Obama signed into law a measure that

excludes from taxable income various general welfare payments to members of Indian tribes. It’s called the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act.

Scope and Significance of the New Law

Our Casino’s generate millions of dollars per year and no one will tell us

where the money goes! According to our Pawnee Tribal Council our tribe

• Allowance is now $4,000 annually

• Allotted $2,000 January – June and $2,000 July – December

• Bills/ statements must be 60 days old or newer

School Expense Assistance

• Allowance is now $2,000 annually

• Allotted $1,000 January – June and $1,000 July – December

• Reimbursement requests must include current year receipts

Our former CEO of the Pawnee tribal Development Corporation had his

gaming license suspended then revoked. Instead of bringing legal action

on the former CEO, his Tribal Development Corporation Board of DirecEducation Incentive

tors gave him a “Confidential Separation Agreement” meaning he left his

Assistance to promote educational achievement for completion of the 8th

position with an unknown amount of our tribal revenues. “Is our

881gaming

Little Dee grade,

Drive, P.O.

Box 470 | Pawnee OK. | 74058

12th grade and GED or Vocational Training.

revenue included in this Confidential Separation Agreement?”

Eligibility918-762-3621

Requirements: Enrolled in an accredited public or private

Ext. 123-Laura

Ext. 124-Matt

A check dated May 17, 2019 was presented to the Tribal Development

school,

GED, ororVocational

education program.

Corporation in the amount of 8.5 Million dollars. It’s a loan to TDC to

Eligibility Time Period

refinance 2 loans that the former CEO of the TDC negotiated that were

Yearly / January 1-December 31

high interest rates with strict rules. “So now is our gaming revenue

Amount of assistance is individually calculated:

going to pay off these two loans.”

• Applications must be supported by a statement from the education

institution on an official school letterhead verifying completion of the

The below Tribal Assistance Program is already in place by another

following:

Oklahoma tribe. The IRS allows any federally recognized tribe to use

1. $200 8th grade graduate

their gaming revenue to offer this type of tribal Assistance to their tribal

2. $300 12th grade graduation

members.

3. $300 GED completion

Veteran’s Assistance

4. $300 Vocation training of 800 clock hours

• Allowance is now $2,000 annually

• Funds are paid directly to the applicant or legal guardian if under 18

• Allotted $1,000 January – June and $1,000 July – December

years of age.

• Gift cards: Wal-Mart/ Sam’s Club, Lowe’s, JCPenney’s, Staples, Hobby

Education Incentive – Higher Education

Lobby, Hibbett Sports, Hastings, Tractor Supply, Academy Sports &

Assistance is provided to promote higher education achievement.

Outdoors

Eligibility Requirements: Enrolled in an accredited university or college

Dental/ Vision/ Prescription/ Medical

courses leading to a degree program.

• $3,000 allowance annually

Eligibility Time Period

• Allotted January – December

Yearly / January 1-December 31

College Expense Assistance

Amount of assistance is individually calculated:

• Allowance is $1,600 annually

• Allotted $800 January – June and $800 July – December

Elder’s Assistance

• Allowance is now $3,000 annually

• Allotted $1,500 January – June and $1,500 July – December

• Elder’s gift cards: Wal-Mart/ Sam’s Club, Lowe’s, JC Penney’s, Staples,

Hobby Lobby, Hibbett Sports, Hastings, Tractor Supply, Academy Sports

& Outdoors

Hearing Assistance

• Allowance is $2,500 for first initial set up

• $1,000 every year thereafter for annual maintenance

Household Assistance

High School Senior Assistance

Assistance is provided to offset the added expenses for graduating

seniors.

Amount of Assistance

$3,000

• Allotted $1,500 (per semester).

• This includes: Yearbooks, senior; cap and gown, announcements, pictures, class ring, computer, senior trip and college testing or other related

graduating expense.

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2019-2020 PAWNEE NATION PRINCESS

Skidi Star Leading Fox

NAWA FRIENDS AND RELATIVES!

My name is Chupitit Kitipukski, “Little Star.”

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 the Pawnee. My

Grandparents on my Mother’s side are Joanne and JW Rankins of Pawnee,

Oklahoma and on my Father ‘ s side are the late Myrtle and Chester Leading

Fox. My Mother is Karla KnifeChief, and my Father is Patrick Leading

Fox, Skidi Band Chief of the Pawnee Nation. I have two Brothers; Bobby

Knifehawk Johnson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Patrick Leading Fox

Jr of Hominy, Oklahoma. I have three Sisters; Jessica Leading Fox, Sky

Leading Fox and Isabelle Leading Fox all of Pawnee, Oklahoma. My Family

are members of the Pawnee Chapter of the Native American Church.

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.

I love playing sports and have enjoyed four years of track, softball, basketball,

and summer weight lifting. I love to play traditional hand games, dancing

at pow wows and traveling. I love the songs and having such a unique

culture. My previous titles have been; Tulsa Indian Club Princess 2015-2016

and Greater Tulsa Indian Arts Festival Princess 2017.

Skidi Star Leading Fox

I am honored to be selected as the Pawnee

Nation Princess 2019-2020! I look forward to a great

year as I represent our Nation as the Pawnee Nation of

Oklahoma Princess 2019-2020.

Nawa itdy!