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2016 Annual Report
A Report to the People
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
In Remembrance...
Laureen Sue Eppler
Joseph George Ward Jr.
Virginia Mae HorseChief
James Vernon Andrews
Estelle Marie “Tiny” Stevens
Charles Howlingcrane III
James Ross Toahty
Sherman Herbert Wilde Sr.
Esther Jean Fields
Thomas Neill Bayhylle
Manny Louis Miller
Vernon Lee Hall
11/24/1959 - 1/3/2016
1/20/1926 - 2/13/2016
12/30/32 - 3/6/16
7/31/48 - 3/19/16
11/6/65 - 4/1/16
5/29/74 - 8/22/16
9/5/63 - 9/16/16
8/12/61 - 9/19/16
3/10/31 - 9/21/16
9/10/43 - 10/1/16
6/1/48 - 4/2/16
7/17/44 -10/6/16
Tobias Isaiah Horsechief Howard
Ormand John Howell
Cecil Frank Rouwalk
Edith Beardsley
4/7/16 - 4/7/16
12/23/36 - 11/16/16
2/14/50 - 4/17/16
3/4/19 - 11/27/16
Arlene Francis Mathews
Gibson Scott Sumpter Jr.
Charles James McAllister Sr.
James Wayne Blaine
Dennis Michael Sindone Jr.
Val Thomas Eppler
5/24/84 - 4/22/16
2/14/19 - 4/22/16
11/24/82 - 8/11/16
2/15/59 -12/11/16
1/28/54 -12/11/16
3/20/57 - 12/17/16
2016 Annual Report of
the Pawnee Nation
Government to the Pawnee Nation.
2016 Pawnee Business Council
Nawa,
It is a pleasure serving the Pawnee people on
the Pawnee Business Council and presenting this
annual report to you. The Pawnee Nation along
with the other native nations are currently facing
challenges to our sovereignty, rights, powers,
privileges and benefits as sovereign nations.
Building on a legacy of leadership, the Pawnee
Business Council has eagerly accepted the
challenge to protect our lands and our rights to
govern ourselves as we continue to preserve our
culture, expand our land base, develop our human
capital, diversify our economy, and seek to find
ways to improve healthcare for our membership.
2016 Pawnee Business Council
W. Bruce Pratt
President
Darrel Wildcat
Vice President
Phammie LittleSun
Secretary
M. Angela Thompson
Tresurer
Sammye Adson
Council Seat #1
Dawna Hare
Council Seat #2
Adrian Spottedhorsechief
Council Seat #3
Liana Chapman Teter
Council Seat #4
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
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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.
Message from President Pratt
Nowa,
We are pleased to share
with you the Annual Report
and provide more details of
what has been happening at
the Pawnee Nation. I look
back over the past 20162017 year and can see good
things that have happened
for all of us. It has been a
busy year and I want to say
W. Bruce Pratt
that our employees have
Pawnee Nation President
worked hard to provide
services to the Pawnee people. I am blessed to
be able to work with our staff each day.
I want to acknowledge those who have passed
on, with each passing we lose a little more of
our living history. However, the stories, songs and
remembrances live on in their families. There
have also been many new Pawnees added to
the rolls, young ones bring a sense of hope and
happiness for the future. In all of this we can
thank Attius for His watching over us, both young
and old.
The Nation continues to lead the way in Indian
Country as we tackle the problems of fracking
and the earthquake issues. We are in court now
looking for accountability and responsibility as
we seek help for all our people. We were rocked
by the Labor Day earthquake and are still in the
process of fixing the damage that was caused.
Our emergency services kicked in and we were
able to get back to work after a few days. Many
Ahos to the emergency team. We will continue to
keep you informed of our progress.
Please read, look and enjoy this Annual Report.
This is but a glimpse of the work and effort of the
PBC, staff and employees. Hopefully, you will see
the combined efforts of us all to help make the
Pawnee Nation great.
We have added a few new members to the
Business Council. We look forward to working
with them as we make decisions for the Pawnee
Nation.
Thank you,
-W. Bruce Pratt
Pawnee Business Council’s
MISSION STATEMENT
Through faith, trust, and guidance of Tirawahat, we shall provide
effective and exemplary leadership to promote, protect and
enrich the lives of the members of the Pawnee Nation by exercising
our inherent sovereign rights, while maintaining traditional and
cultural customs and respect of the Pawnee People.
Pawnee Business Council’s
VISION STATEMENT
The Pawnee Nation with abounding pride in our cultural and
traditional heritage will promote our social, economic and
political advancement to secure the common welfare and wellbeing of our nation and its members through transparency, trust,
leadership, and sovereignty.
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2016 Nasharo 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,
Chaui, Kitkehahki, Pitahawirata and Skidi.
Members are (Back Row, Left to Right) Morgan LittleSun – 1st Chief Kitkehahki ; Ralph
Haymond – 2nd Chief Kitkehahki /2nd Nasharo Chief; Matt Reed – 2nd Chief Chaui;
Pat Leading Fox, Sr. – 1st Chief Skidi. (Front Row, Left to Right) Jimmy Horn - Nasharo
Treasurer/1st Chief Chaui; Warren Pratt, Jr. - Nasharo Head Chief/Skidi ; Francis Morris
– 1st Chief Pitahawirata and Lester Sun Eagle - Nasharo Secretary/Pitahawirata.
The Nasharo Council shall have the right to
review all acts of the Pawnee Business Council
regarding the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
membership and Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
claims or rights growing out of treaties
between the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and
the United States according to provision listed
in the Pawnee Nation Constitution.
Pawnee Indian Veterans Organization
The Pawnee Indian Veterans Organization has honored service men and women, since 1946 with
the Pawnee Indian Veterans Homecoming and will continue the tradition though many dances
designed to honor Native American culture and veterans from all military branches.
Pawnee Indian War Mothers Organization
The Pawnee Indian Veterans Organization has honored service men and women, since 1946 with the
Pawnee Indian Veterans Homecoming and will continue the tradition though many dances designed to
honor Native American culture and veterans from all military branches.
War Mothers
Kathy Daniels ...........President
Barbara Attocknie.....Vise President
Rebecca Hawkins......Treasurer
Denise Miller........Secretary/Chaplin
Angie Echo-Hawk
Walthena Lawrence
Dolores Riley
Sharon Swatz
Angels
Beverly Harjo
Karen Haymond
Phammie Littleson
Donna Mulder
Leanna Teter
Terri Wade
Visit www.pawneenation.org and/or the Pawnee Nation Facebook page
for additional information about the Pawnee Nation and upcoming events.
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Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence Program
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.
1-800-799-7233 National Hotline
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 training, volunteer opportunities, legal assistance and
emergency victim assistance provided to women. Our three main areas of
focus are criminal justice intervention, victim services and prevention.
OUR CRISIS HOTLINE NUMBER IS
918-399-3310
Message from the Executive Director
Nowa,
As an employee of
the Pawnee Nation
of Oklahoma, I love
taking the time to
write to our tribal
members to let
them know of our
continued success
here at the Nation.
Andrew Knife Chief
It has been a little
Pawnee Nation Executive Director.
over a year since I
last had this opportunity so I am very excited to
share with you all the things that we have done,
the things that we are currently working on and
the things that we would like to accomplish in
the coming year(s).
First, since we had last spoke the Nation and
its citizens here had experienced a massive
earthquake that damaged our nation’s
buildings and our tribal member’s homes. This
event marked a turning point in the way our
government perceived the threat from humanmade (or induced) earthquakes due to oil and
gas exploration. We, as tribal government,
went from active participants in a growing
dialogue about the dangers of unfettered oil
and gas operations to a proactive participant in
holding those folks accountable for the damage
their activities had caused our members. First,
we filed suit in Federal Court Northern District
against the agencies having the greatest impact
on these types of events. It is our argument that
the BIA and the BLM have failed in their trust
responsibilities to adhere to the requirements
outlined in the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA), failed in providing land owners with
adequate notice, and failed to protect the natural
resources that make up our tribal jurisdiction.
We followed that suit with another lawsuit filed
in Tribal Court against the energy companies
that did wastewater injection at the highest
volume to hold those folks accountable as well.
To be sure, the Pawnee Nation is only looking for
accountability here and is not looking to punish
(in any way) the good folks who produce energy
from our lands.
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Second, the Pawnee Nation is currently working
on many projects that I believe will lead to
a sustainable financial future for our tribe.
Too often we are at the mercies of a far off
government in Washington D.C. and so are
susceptible to changes in administrations. The
reason is simple; the Pawnee Nation relies on
federal grant money too much. We can no longer
afford to leave ourselves vulnerable to shifting
political climates and so (with the leadership of
the PBC) our government is looking for ways to
generate revenue independent of the federal
government. To do this, we must change the way
our Nation views federal money from something
that sustains us to something that supplements
what we are doing here as a government. To that
end, the leadership here has been developing
plans to create new business for the nation to
include: sustainable agriculture, bison, taxes,
licenses, and fees. This work must be done, and I
believe that it will be done.
Third, and last, I want all tribal members to know
that I am aware that the future is extremely
bright for us as a nation. We are looking to grow
the government sustainably, and we are also
seeking to expand our governments reach by
having a permanent presence in our homeland
of Nebraska. For me, I would like to be known
as the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and Nebraska
sooner rather than later.
In conclusion, I want all of you all to know that
the Nation and its employees (for whom there
would be no successes for us) are working hard to
accomplish all those things that have been asked
of us by our leaders on the PBC and its citizens
who we have contact with every day. May God
bless all of us and, on behalf of all the staff here,
I look forward to continuing the hard work we
have stated here in Pawnee.
Respectfully,
-Andrew Knife Chief
Executive Office
Pictured left to right are:
Cynthia Butler, Executive Admin Asst; Samantha Peters, Executive Office
Assistant; Kyla Wichita, Temp Receptionist/Assistant; Robin Long Receptionist/
Assistant; and Andrew Knife Chief, Pawnee Nation Executive Director.
The Executive Office provides support to
the Pawnee Business Council and also to the
various committees and boards of the Pawnee
Nation. They also provide support to those
tribal members that call or visit the tribal
administrative offices on who they need to
see or what services they are seeking.
This office also keeps the official calendar of
events for the Pawnee Business Council and
tribal employees.
The Executive Office is located on the first floor
of the “Girl’s
Dormitory” of the former
Pawnee Indian School.
Committees, Commissions, and Boards
Committees:
Commissions:
Boards:
Budget/Finance Committee
Cultural Committee
Education 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 Commission
Housing Authority Board
Museum Board of Directors
Pawnee Nation College
Board of Trustees (PNC)
Pawnee Tribal Development
Corporation Board of
Directors (TDC)
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Financial Report
FINANCIAL REPORT TO
THE PAWNEE PEOPLE
submitted by M. Angela
Thompson, Pawnee
Business Council
Treasurer
Nowah Ahkitadau!!
2016 has been a busy
year, in addition to my duties as Treasurer, I
also serve as Budget Committee Chair, Property
Committee Chair and recently I was appointed
to the Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation
(PTDC). The PTDC Articles provide for two
PBC members to sit on the board. The PBC
through this provision has taken the opportunity
to appoint a PBC member to address the
concerns, mostly financial in nature, that our
tribal citizens have brought forward. In this
appointment, I hope to bridge the gap between
the two entities for better communication,
accountability, and transparency. Please keep in
mind that due to the nature of the business and
economic development that information will
be shared as not to the detriment and nature
of business acquisition etc. I also serve as the
Southern Plains Region (SPR) Representative to
the Department of Interior (DOI) Tribal Interior
Budget Council (TIBC) allowing me to serve as
an advocate for the Pawnee Nation on a regional
and national level. The TIBC, formerly known
as the Indian Affairs Tribal Budget Advisory
Council (TBAC), provides a forum and process
for tribes and Federal officials to work together
in developing annual budget requests for Indian
programs in the Department of the Interior. It
provides cooperative participation within Indian
Affairs (IA) budget formulation, justification,
and information. TIBC meetings also serve as
an education forum to better inform tribes of
the IA budget process and advise on the status
of Indian Country initiatives throughout the
Federal Government. Most importantly, this
allows me to explain our issues directly to DOI
from a local tribal perspective. TIBC meetings
occur on a quarterly basis. I made my first SPR
TIBC presentation to the DOI Assistant Secretary,
Larry Roberts and other DOI department
heads in March 2016; these priorities included
ICW, Social Services, Tribal Court and Law
Enforcement, etc.
The Budget Committee completed and presented
the 2016 Comprehensive budget to the PBC for
approval August 2015. I was elected in May 2015
and immediately began preparation of the 2016
Comprehensive Budget. The Budget Committee
and I were able to accomplish this task by
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putting in sometimes long hours to complete
this work in a few weeks which generally takes
2-3 months. I want to again thank the budget
committee for their hard work. The Budget
Committee consists of the following positions
and individuals; Executive Director, Andrew
Knife Chief; Administrative Affairs Division
Director, Muriel Robedeaux; Finance Division
Director, William “Harrison” Perry; Planning
Division Director, Brian Kirk; Grants and
Contracts Specialist, Laura Melton and myself
PBC Treasurer and Budget Committee Chair, M.
Angela Thompson. The Pawnee Business Council
serve as Ex-Officio members and are invited and
welcomed to all budget committee meetings.
Further, I want to thank Ms. Muriel Robedeaux
and others who worked on the 2016 and 2017
Indirect Cost Proposal, due to this work the
Nation is operating under a current IDC rate
which is a huge accomplishment. Great job!!
Below, I am providing a financial table that
identifies the 2015 to 2016 budget comparison,
2016 expenditures by funding agency and
program and carryover or unspent funds for
2016. Also, I am including a glance into 2017
by providing Resolution #16-94 passed by PBC
on September 13, 2016, approving the 2017
Comprehensive Budget and Comprehensive
Budget Summary. This resolution identifies
Estimated/Projected Revenues by source and
the Estimated/Projected Expenditures by Fund
i.e.; Tribal and federal. The budget summary
provides a comparison of approved budgets
from 2016 to 2017.
In addition, I am providing travel information
as requested by tribal members when I was
running for office and at the Candidate Forum I
was asked to provide travel information and this
information is included below.
Further, please see the following information;
this list provides an approximate total revenue in
the amount of $2,481,070 as of December 2016,
that can be utilized for government operations,
maintenance and special projects. Please note
that a portion of these funds fund the general
fund budget.
We have utilized funds from these sources for
Higher Education subsidies; K-12 School Clothing
Allowance; Elders Trip; Cultural Resource
Division; Program Requests for additional
allocations for tribal citizen benefits such as Code
Talkers Events, Warrior Exhibits etc. The Council
is currently researching and looking into the
following projects: Agricultural projects, Aquatic
Center Project, Bison Project and other special
projects that will benefit the Pawnee Nation and
its citizens.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have
any questions related to the information provided
in this letter and in the tables below. I thank
you for your continued support as we strive to
have clean audits in 2017 and in our initiative to
achieve Self-Governance status. Also, I encourage
all citizens to please exercise your sovereign
right to vote in the upcoming tribal elections, let
your voice be heard. I can be reached via email
at athompson@pawneenation.org. My vision,
hope and prayer for each of you is that you have
good health, wealth, prosperity and know that
I take my position very serious and I work hard
each week for all of you in the work I do for the
Nation. Tatachikstehu!!
- M. Angela Thompson
Treasurer Pawnee Business Council
Budget Call Summary
The table below provides a budget comparison
“carryover” funds must be requested to be
from 2015 Approved Budget to the 2016 Approved
carried over to the next budget period, and the
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federal
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Budget Comparison to 2015 Budgets
4200
4202
4023
4075
4201
TBD
68,356
45,153
517,411
339,196
134,631
53,338
76,153
67,525
535,645
384,809
191,196
50,982
7,797
22,372
18,234
45,613
56,565
(2,356)
98,340
538,614
275,932
40,000
90,396
74,201
544,875
281,237
214,702
22,528
7,944
(6,676)
(6,261)
103,572
61,230
17,472
1,158,085
1,306,310
148,225
952,885
1,227,938
177,281
Department of Health & Human Service - Indian Health Service
Health Education
27,982
Community Health Representative
197,748
Housekeeping/Grounds Maintenance
305,467
Special Diabetes
161,657
Substance Abuse
206,962
27,982
197,719
305,467
161,657
227,320
0
(29)
0
0
20,358
40,510
211,139
326,793
184,126
198,962
31,998
228,099
294,842
152,334
110,036
8,511
(16,959)
31,951
31,792
88,926
899,816
920,145
20,329
961,530
817,309
144,221
2,135
30,812
80,000
17,190
10,592
8,887
14,043
86,043
75,007
267,346
2,135
30,812
80,000
17,190
10,592
8,887
14,043
86,043
95,175
267,346
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20,168
0
3,022
31,126
8,780
14,596
94,621
127,099
358,996
3,022
30,541
55,387
16,874
12,176
681
9,304
94,621
93,796
133,188
585
24,613
316
(1,584)
8,099
5,292
33,303
225,808.05
DHHS Subtotal:
592,055
612,223
20,168
638,240
449,591
296,431
436,756
436,756
136,852
136,852
(299,904)
DoEd Subtotal:
Department of Interior
Indian Child Welfare
BIA Tribal Court
Law Enforcement
477
Aid to Tribal Government
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
I.H.S. Subtotal:
2122
2121
2153
2154
2155
2212
2213
2211
2208
4037
4086
2016 Budget
2016 Budget Variance (End
Expenditures
of Year)
2016 Budget
BIA Subtotal:
4104
4107
4108
4134
4109
Change in 2016 Budget
Budget Adjustments
Amount (Budget Mods)
2015 Budget
Department of Health & Human Services
Community Services Block Grant
LiHEAP
Title VI - Part A
Title VI - Part C
NSIP
Child Welfare Services
PSSF-DHHS
CCDF-M
CCDF-D
Pawnee Pride
Department of Education
Pawnee Nation College
Department of Transportation
(299,904)
*PNC is operating this budget
8
2154
2155
2212
2213
2211
2208
4037
3036
4086
Title VI - Part C
NSIP
Child Welfare Services
PSSF-DHHS
CCDF-M
CCDF-D
Pawnee Pride
17,190
2016 Budget Comparison to 2015 Budgets
14,043
86,043
75,007
267,346
Non Point Source
Department of Education
Pawnee Nation College
4013
TBD
4069
3040
3034
3401
3036
4044
3006
592,055
2015 Budget
0
612,223
2016 Budget
33,114
EPA Subtotal:
276,435
436,756
436,756
267,288
136,852
136,852
(9,147)
(299,904)
Department of Justice
Violence Against Women
307,062
Department of Transportation
DOJ Subtotal:
307,062
Indian Reservation Roads
1,880,760
2016 Budget Comparison to 2015 Budgets
Safe Routes to Schools
0
Department of Labor
DOT Subtotal:
1,880,760
EEOC
21,110
Pawnee Nation
Environmental Protection Agency DOL Subtotal:
GAP
IMLS
Water Pollution Control
Library
Services
Non
Point
Source
IMLS
Subtotal:
EPA Subtotal:
US Department
of Agriculture
Department
of Justice
FDPIR Against Women
Violence
-
16,874
316
12,176
(1,584)
681
8,099
9,304
5,292
94,621
93,796
33,303
2016
Budget
133,188
225,808.05
2016 Budget Variance (End
449,591
296,431
Expenditures
of Year)
27,165
5,949
217,234
50,054
*PNC is
operating this budget
(299,904)
461,856
154,794
-
251,996
209,860
461,856
1,880,760
220,000
154,794
0
220,000
--
251,996
488,065
16,138
209,860
1,392,695
203,862
2,100,760
26,000
220,000
4,890
-
504,204
21,137
1,596,556
4,863
21,110
26,000
148,000
2015128,435
Budget
7,000
0
7,000
276,435
119,213
2016114,961
Budget
7,000
33,114
7,000
267,288
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4,890in 2016 Budget21,137
4,863
Change
2016 Budget
Budget Adjustments2016 86,692
Budget Variance
(End
(28,787)
32,521
Amount (Budget Mods)Expenditures
of Year)
(13,474)
103,377
11,584.14
award received 2016
33,1140 * Funds expended
- No new27,165
5,949
0
(9,147)
217,234
50,054
Budget Comparisons
204,453
307,062
204,453
307,062
204,453
461,856
204,453
461,856
154,7940
154,7940
237,659237,659-
199,699
251,996
199,699
251,996
5,783,532
6,042,887
259,356
2,790,315
3,689,108
2,517,227
21,110
26,000
4,890
-
21,137
4,863
21,110
275,451
105,521
92,785
7,000
505,530
7,000
309,801
107,047
194,224
204,453
70,109
204,453
1,660,468
26,000
308,975
107,172
103,452
7,000
594,678
7,000
392,155
110,606
190,010
204,453
87,172
204,453
1,894,221
4,890
21,137
4,863
33,524
260,502
240,802
19,700
1,651
104,659
2,513
10,667
- No new94,414
9,038
0 * Funds expended
award received 2016
89,148
487,960
520,918
(32,958)
0
82,354
399,555
343,674
55,881
3,559
148,808
134,196
14,613
(4,214)
200,680
193,353
7,327
0
237,659
199,699
37,960
17,063
80,909
6,263
0
237,659
199,699
37,960
233,752
1,497,505
1,712,924
82,378
5,783,532
6,042,887
259,356
2,790,315
3,689,108
20,000
16,000
318,452
317,321.00
275,451
308,975
25,100
12,100
105,521
107,172
845,377
751,423.00
92,785
103,452
39,008
58,091
505,530
594,678
64,498
112,084
309,801
392,155
91,366
104,775
107,047
110,606
166,475
166,826
194,224
190,010
560,457
567,013
70,109
87,172
382,403
733,873
1,660,468
1,894,221
154,420
204,370
70,000
70,000
100,000
138,469
20,000
16,000
230,211
220,588
318,452
317,321.00
125,911
185,575
25,100
12,100
120,000
60,000
845,377
751,423.00
900
900
39,008
58,091
50,582
61,800
64,498
112,084
37,302
32,736
91,366
104,775
68,151
68,151
166,475
166,826
192,020
208,318
560,457
567,013
141,728
144,087
382,403
733,873
100,605
107,279
154,420
204,370
105,144
107,956
70,000
70,000
62,342
62,342
100,000
138,469
12,900
14,900
230,211
220,588
4,085,352
4,526,977
125,911
185,575
120,000
60,000
11,529,351
12,464,084
900
900
50,582
61,800
37,302
32,736
68,151
68,151
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192,020
208,318
141,728
144,087
100,605
107,279
105,144
107,956
62,342
62,342
12,900
14,900
(4,000)
(1,131)
33,524
(13,000)
1,651
(93,954)
10,667
19,083
89,148
47,586
82,354
13,409
3,559
351
(4,214)
6,556
17,063
351,470
233,752
49,950
0
38,469
(4,000)
(9,623)
(1,131)
59,664
(13,000)
(60,000)
(93,954)
0
19,083
11,218
47,586
(4,566)
13,409
0
351
16,298
6,556
2,359
351,470
6,675
49,950
2,812
0
0
38,469
2,000
(9,623)
441,625
59,664
(60,000)
934,733
0
11,218
(4,566)
0
16,298
2,359
6,675
2,812
0
2,000
318,893
260,502
18,100824,50360,116
487,960
116,084
399,555
148,808156,134
200,680
-1,497,505
164,588
318,893
18,100
87,384
824,503
60,116
116,084
69,490
156,134
138,350
458,074
164,588
2,411,71587,384
6,699,53569,490
138,350
458,074
-
4,560
11,440
330,388
(11,495)
240,802
19,700
16,492
1,608
104,659
2,513
744,762
79,741
94,414
9,038
55,298
4,818
520,918
(32,958)
111,015
5,069
343,674
55,881
89,726
15,049
134,196
14,613
143,284
12,850
193,353
7,327
522,125
44,888
80,909
6,263
568,775
165,098
1,712,924
82,378
227,589
(23,219)
48,875
21,125
135,171
3,298
4,560
11,440
215,388
(50,800)
330,388
(11,495)
78,097
107,478
16,492
1,608
28,270
59,115
744,762
79,741
900
55,298
4,818
29,526
32,274
111,015
5,069
32,736
89,726
15,049
69,772
(282)
143,284
12,850
183,529
24,789
522,125
44,888
139,541
(1,191)
568,775
165,098
92,031
15,248
227,589
(23,219)
94,049
13,907
48,875
21,125
153,075
304,999
135,171
3,298
14,691
209
215,388
(50,800)
4,096,026
869,653
78,097
107,478
28,270
59,115
9,498,0583,469,258
900
29,526
32,274
32,736
69,772
(282)
Budget Comparisons
183,529
24,789
139,541
(1,191)
92,031
15,248
94,049
13,907
153,075
304,999
14,691
209
General Fund Subtotal:
4,085,352
4,526,977
441,625
2,411,715
4,096,026
869,653
TOTAL Tribal Budget:
11,529,351
12,464,084
934,733
6,699,535
9,498,058
3,469,258
USDA
Subtotal:
DOJ Subtotal:
Department of Labor Federal Funding Subtotal:
EEOC
Indirect Cost
DOL Subtotal:
1007/100 Executive Office
1007/109 IMLS
Pawnee Business Council
1007/121
Human Services
Resources
3401
Library
1007/122 Finance Division
IMLS Subtotal:
1007/128 Information Technology Dept.
1007/131 USPlanning
Division
Department
of Agriculture
1007/132
Property Management
4044
FDPIR
1007/135 Administrative Affairs Division
USDA Subtotal:
Total IDC Subtotal:
4069
Federal Funding Subtotal:
General Funds
1006/108 Indirect
Museum
Cost
Pawnee Business
1006/109 Executive
1007/100
Office Council
1006/112
Nasharo
1007/109 Pawnee Business Council
PropertyResources
Management
1006/132
1007/121 Human
1006/150 Finance
Communications
1007/122
Division Dept.
1007/100 Information
Legal Staff Technology Dept.
1007/128
1008
Pawnee Tribal
Court
1007/131
Planning
Division
1009
Tax
1007/132
Property
Management
1010
Gaming Commission
1007/135
Administrative
Affairs Division
1010
Gaming Surveilance
Total IDC Subtotal:
1012
TERO
1014
Elderly, Handicap & Emergency Assistance
General Funds
1015
Pawnee Nation College
1006/108 Museum
1017
Hukasa
1006/109 Pawnee Business Council
1020
Fire & Rescue
1006/112 Nasharo
1022
Burial Assistance
1006/132 Property Management
1030
Environmental Regulatory Commission
1006/150 Communications Dept.
1031
DNRS - Non Fed Activities
1007/100 Legal Staff
1032
Emergency Management
1008
Pawnee Tribal Court
1035
FDPIR
1009
Tax
1042
Cultural Resources (THPO)
1010
Gaming Commission
1050
Title 6 - Tribal
1010
Gaming Surveilance
1053
Div. of Health & Community Services
1012
TERO
1054
Housekeeping
1014
Elderly, Handicap & Emergency Assistance
1065
Transportation & Safety
1015
Pawnee Nation College
1080
Sports Commission
1017
Hukasa
General Fund Subtotal:
1020
Fire & Rescue
1022
Burial Assistance
TOTAL Tribal Budget:
1030
Environmental Regulatory Commission
1031
1032
1035
1042
1050
1053
1054
1065
1080
0
0
0
8,780
0
14,596
0
94,621
20,168
127,099
Change 0in 2016 358,996
Budget
Budget Adjustments
20,168
638,240
Amount (Budget Mods)
33,114
-
DHHS Subtotal:
DoEd Subtotal:
3006
17,190
10,592
8,887
14,043
86,043
95,175
267,346
10,592
Pawnee Nation
8,887
DNRS - Non Fed Activities
Emergency Management
FDPIR
Cultural Resources (THPO)
Title 6 - Tribal
Div. of Health & Community Services
Housekeeping
Transportation & Safety
Sports Commission
37,960
209,860
37,960
209,860
2,517,227
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Budget Comparisons
10
11
12
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
Tribal Comprehenisve Budget
FY 2017
2016 Budget
Change in
2017 Budget Budget Amount
Percentage of
Change from
2016
Department of Interior
BIA Tribal Court
Law Enforcement
477
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
NAGPRA Grant
Indian Child Welfare
Aid to Tribal Government
Dept. Of Interior Subtotal:
72,746
538,614
384,810
38,237
0
76,153
197,103
1,307,663
72,746
558,169
355,902
53,724
89,370
82,811
197,279
1,410,001
0
19,555
(28,908)
15,487
89,370
6,658
176
102,338
Department of Health & Human Service - Indian Health Service
Health Education
Community Health Representative
Housekeeping/Grounds Maintenance
Special Diabetes
Substance Abuse
DHHS/I.H.S. Subtotal:
27,982
197,719
321,027
184,126
198,962
929,816
29,802
194,747
326,793
184,126
216,001
951,469
1,820
(2,972)
5,766
0
17,039
21,653
DHHS Subtotal:
2,135
31,126
80,000
21,410
12,425
8,887
14,043
94,621
125,477
267,346
657,470
3,022
31,126
85,720
21,410
12,425
8,780
14,596
94,621
125,477
221,551
618,728
887
0
5,720
0
0
(107)
553
0
0
(45,795)
(38,742)
DoEd Subtotal:
454,886
454,886
479,490
479,490
24,604
24,604
5.4%
839,103
200,000
1,039,103
(1,041,657)
0
(1,041,657)
-55.4%
DOT Subtotal:
1,880,760
200,000
2,080,760
EPA Subtotal:
119,213
114,961
33,114
267,288
120,000
135,027
33,333
288,360
787
20,066
219
21,072
DOJ Subtotal:
461,856
461,856
220,000
220,000
(241,856)
(241,856)
-52.4%
DOL Subtotal:
26,000
26,000
26,000
26,000
0
0
0.0%
Department of Health & Human Services
Community Services Block Grant
LiHEAP
Title VI - Part A
Title VI - Part C
NSIP
Child Welfare Services
PSSF-DHHS
CCDF-M
CCDF-D
Pawnee Pride
Department of Education
Pawnee Nation College
Department of Transportation
Indian Reservation Roads
Safe Routes to Schools
Environmental Protection Agency
GAP
Water Pollution Control
Non Point Source
Department of Justice
Violence Against Women
Department of Labor
EEOC
0.0%
3.6%
-7.5%
40.5%
100.0%
8.7%
0.1%
6.5%
-1.5%
1.8%
0.0%
8.6%
41.5%
0.0%
7.2%
0.0%
0.0%
-1.2%
3.9%
0.0%
0.0%
-17.1%
0.0%
0.7%
17.5%
0.7%
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2016 Budget
IMLS
Library Services
Change in
2017 Budget Budget Amount
Percentage of
Change from
2016
IMLS Subtotal:
7,000
7,000
0
0
(7,000)
(7,000)
-100.0%
USDA Subtotal:
207,667
207,667
207,667
207,667
0
0
0.0%
Federal Funding Subtotal:
6,400,406
5,240,818
(1,159,588)
272,174
144,728
127,530
568,171
100,333
434,613
174,073
225,442
94,932
2,141,996
(36,801)
37,556
24,078
80,211
1,414
36,878
63,717
35,432
7,760
250,245
-11.9%
Total IDC Subtotal:
308,975
107,172
103,452
487,960
98,919
397,735
110,356
190,010
87,172
1,891,751
General Funds
Museum
Pawnee Business Council
Nasharo
Election Commission
Property Management
Communications Dept.
FDPIR/Pallet Fund
Liquor Control Board
HIED Scholarship Program
Pawnee Tribal Court
Tax
Gaming Commission
Gaming Surveilance
TERO
Elderly, Handicap & Emergency Assistance
Pawnee Nation College
Hukasa
Fire & Rescue
Burial Assistance
Environmental Regulatory Commission
DNRS - Non Fed Activities
Emergency Management
FDPIR
Title 6 - Tribal
Attorney General
Div. of Health & Community Services
Housekeeping
Transportation & Safety
Fitness Center
Title 6 - Meal Donations
Cultural Resources (THPO)
Sports Commission
General Fund Subtotal:
16,000
308,201.00
18,100
6,700
819,923.00
58,591
798
5,257
75,000
104,775
166,826
567,013
733,873
204,370
70,000
138,469
164,588
185,575
60,000
900
61,800
26,744
69,222
144,087
116,084
107,279
107,596
458,073
22,640
949
208,318
14,900
5,042,650
16,000
326,986
19,600
8,563
889,373
72,274
700
4,900
40,000
106,320
172,512
572,954
698,808
217,123
60,000
135,266
201,277
164,076
90,000
900
63,715
42,985
69,222
136,994
118,003
160,212
91,579
110,000
24,969
949
225,265
28,020
4,869,545
0
18,785
1,500
1,863
69,450
13,683
(98)
(357)
(35,000)
1,545
5,686
5,941
(35,065)
12,753
(10,000)
(3,203)
36,689
(21,499)
30,000
0
1,915
16,241
0
(7,093)
1,919
52,933
(16,017)
(348,073)
2,329
0
16,948
13,120
(173,105)
0.0%
TOTAL Tribal Budget:
13,334,807
12,252,359
(1,082,448)
US Department of Agriculture
FDPIR
Indirect Cost
Executive Office
Pawnee Business Council
Human Resources
Finance Division
Procurement Dept.
Information Technology Dept.
Planning Division
Property Management
Administrative Affairs Division
35.0%
23.3%
16.4%
1.4%
9.3%
57.7%
18.6%
8.9%
6.1%
8.3%
27.8%
8.5%
23.4%
-12.3%
-6.8%
-46.7%
1.5%
3.4%
1.0%
-4.8%
6.2%
-14.3%
-2.3%
22.3%
-11.6%
50.0%
0.0%
3.1%
60.7%
0.0%
-4.9%
1.7%
49.3%
-14.9%
-76.0%
10.3%
0.0%
8.1%
88.1%
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377k to members
to assist increased
with education,
housing,
training,
utilities,
Pawnee
Nation
Resource
fiscal stewardship,
settlement
proceeds
from
Salazar,
substantially.
Investments
inthe
capital
assets and
(the Round House
Ramah
lawsuits
are needs.
responsible for the increase. increased distributions from the TDC, fiscal stewardship and settlemen
and other
emergency
are responsible for the increase.
20.00
Total Assets in Millions
15.00
13.90
14.89 15.04
15.87
12.03
10.00
15
5.00
Round
10.11House
Elder Center
Total Assets in
Millions
Pawnee Nation Resource Center
2016 Pawnee Nation Tribal Operations Revenues
IDC Recoveries,
1,474,903.85
PAWNEE NATION
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
918-762-3621
TAX COMMISSION
918-762-3624
ENROLLMENT
918-762-3873 Ext. 137
TDC ContribuVon,
1,275,000.00
HEALTH AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
918-762-3873
Rents, 230,134.26
Reed Property,
15,000.00 Miscellaneous
Income,
46,608.75
Interest Income,
2,797.14
Pendleton
Revenue, 14,493.72
Space Cost
Recovery,
212,816.35
Program
Income, Motor Fuel
17,215.39 AllocaVon,
103,980.13
Pawnee Na4on Tribal Opera4on 2016 Expenses
Pawnee Nation Tribal Operation 2016 Expenses
SVpends, 223,683
Payrol Taxes,
107,643
Salary, 1,271,054
Health
Insurance,
125,621
Other Fringe
Benefits,
53,918
Supplies, 187,084
Other, 46,926
Capital
Outlay,
9,200
Legal &
Professionsal,
141,742
Space Cost, 28,551
Indirect Cost, 105,607
DonaVons, 65,592
Assistance, 66,547
CHR & DIABETES
918-762-3873
INDIAN CHILD WELFARE
918-762-3621 Ext. 175
TITLE VI
918-762-4042
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
918-762-2451
CULTURAL RESOURCES
& EDUCATION
918-762-3227
LEARNING CENTER
918-762-3007
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
918-762-3014
TERO
918-762-3227
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
918-762-3621 Ext. 167
Insurance, 105,432
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PROGRAM
918-762-2143
Pawnee
Nation
Tribal
Program
2016
Expenses
Pawnee
Na4on
Tribal Program
2016
Expenses
PAWNEE NATION COURT
918-762-3011
Payroll Fee, 31,583
Bank Service
Charges, 29,649
Travel & Training,
120,584
Postage &
ReproducVon,
16,269
Repair &
Maintenance,
86,758
UVliVes, 170,268
CommunicaVons,
53,896
Health Insurance,
130,606
Other Fringe
Benefits, 51,269
TERO , 227,589
Gaming Commission,
1,004,740
Tax Office,
143,284
Tribal Court,
89,726
Other, 35,000
Sports Commission,
14,691 Fitness Center,
Cultural Resources
Division, 183,529
10,385
Program
A`orney Title VI Elders
TransportaVon & Supplements, Health & Community Generals
Program,
Service,
92,031
Safety, 153,075
158,474
Office, 111,015 153,707
Motor Fuels, 48,675
Pawnee NaVon
College,
135,171
NATURAL RESOURCES
& SAFETY
918-762-3621 Ext. 151
COMMUNICATIONS
918-762-3621 Ext. 126
Hukasa Child
Care, 215,388
LAW ENFORCEMENT
918-762-3013
Tribal Fire &
Rescue, 78,097
FITNESS CENTER
918-762-3000
Burial Assistance,
88,270
DNRS,
29,526
Food DistribuVon
Match, 69,772
GAMING COMMISSION
918-762-3378
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
PAWNEENATION.ORG
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Services Provided
to Pawnee
through
Federal
Grants
Services Provided
to PawneeNation
Nation through
Federal
AssitanceAssitance
Grants
Collectively the goals of the tribal government
The Pawnee Nation has an effective system
Collectively the goals of the tribal government are to preserve its cultural heritage and language;
are to preserve its cultural heritage and
in place to apply for, administer and to report
support elder
and youth
advocate
for educational
opportunities
at all levels
of instruction;
language;
support
elder services;
and youth
services;
financially
on the grants
and contracts
awarded
increase
healthy
lifestyles;
expand
economic
development
to
increase
job
opportunities;
advocate for educational opportunities at all
to the Nation. Further, the Nation’s preserve
policies and
natural
resources; provide
housing
opportunities
and toprocedures
protect the general
people.
levels
of instruction;
increase
healthy
lifestyles;
clearly welfare
define of
theitsresponsibilities
for
expand economic development to increase
financial and grant management; the policies
jobThrough
opportunities;
preserveGrants
natural
resources;
procedures
also help
apply
to the
Federal Assistance
the Nation
is able toand
provide
services that
address
thetribal
needs funded
of
provide
housing
opportunities
and
to
protect
the
programs
as
well.
In
addition,
the
system
the Pawnee tribal community. The administration and financial management of federal grants requiresallows
a
general
welfare
of its people.
for and
effective
reporting
back to tribal
leadership.
thorough
knowledge
of all applicable laws, regulations
administrative
procedures.
The Pawnee
Nation has an effective system in place to apply for, administer and to report financially on the grants
Through FederalAssistance Grants the Nation is able
Below is a list of the 2016 award amounts listed
and contracts awarded to the Nation. Further, the Nation’s policies and procedures clearly define the
to provide services that help address the needs of
by funding agency and brief description of the
financial and
grant
management; the
policies program
and procedures
also provided
apply to the
tribal the
theresponsibilities
Pawnee tribalfor
community.
The
administration
federal
services
through
funded
programs
as
well.
In
addition,
the
system
allows
for
effective
reporting
back
to
tribal
leadership.
and financial management of federal grants
grant or award.
requires a thorough knowledge of all applicable
Below
is a list ofand
the administrative
2016 award amounts
listed by funding agency and brief description of the federal
laws,
regulations
procedures.
program services provided through the grant or award.
Funding Agency
BIA-Bureau of Indian Affairs
AOA – Administration on Aging - Title VI
DHHS – Dept. of Health and Human Services
EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
DOT – Dept. of Transportation
MICA Group – (Language)
USDA – U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
NPS – National Park Service
HUD – Housing and Urban Development
DOE – Department of Education
DOJ – Department of Justice
EEOC – Equal Employment Opportunity
IHS – Indian Health Service
CDC – Center for Disease Control
State of Oklahoma – PSSF
Total
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2016 Award Amount
1,532,202
119,555
279,359
308,712
1,143,326
40,000
207,667
143,454
1,600,000
436,756
227,798
26,000
1,214,432
221,551
17,844
7,518,656
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS LAW ENFORCEMENT
Provides uniformed police services for the citizens
of the Pawnee Nation for the protection of lives
and property of persons visiting or residing within
the Pawnee Nation tribal lands, individually
allotted lands held in trust for tribal members
and Pawnee Nation lands at Chilocco.
and low income emergency assistance funding to
not only aid clients within the service area but
to also develop job opportunities for individuals.
The combined program funding through Public
Law 102-477 is a key element in assisting clients
become dependent on their own abilities and skills
and in reducing the barriers to self-sufficiency.
BIA AID TO TRIBAL GOVERNMENT
The goal of the Aid to Tribal Government program
is to support general government operations,
provide tribal enrollment and membership
services,
develop
governmental
policies,
legislation and regulations, conduct tribal
elections and perform services and activities that
foster a strong and stable tribal government.
Additionally, the Pawnee Nation Executive
Director provides oversight of administrative
operations to ensure effective and efficient
function of the Divisions within the Pawnee
Nation government.
BIA WATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING
AND PRE-DEVELOPMENT
This is Phase 1 of the development of a
comprehensive water resources plan (surface
and ground water) for the purpose to improve,
protect, and increase water sustainability within
the Pawnee Nation.
BIA TRIBAL COURT
The Pawnee Nation successfully exercises its tribal
sovereignty through its establishment of a tribal
court system. The Pawnee Nation Constitution
established a Judicial Branch which maintains
two courts: the District Court and the Supreme
Court. Pawnee Nation Courts are responsible for
the protection of all rights that are guaranteed
through the Pawnee Nation Constitution and
By-Laws, the Pawnee Nation Law and Order
Code and the United States Constitution. Tribal
court services, which include criminal, civil and
juvenile matters, are provided to Pawnee Nation
tribal members who live within the Pawnee
Nation service area.
BIA INDIAN CHILD WELFARE
The purpose of the Pawnee Nation Indian Child
Welfare (ICW) Program is to provide services to
families and children by preventing the breakup
of the family in crisis situations. The Pawnee
Nation Indian Child Welfare Office consistently
works to improve the lives of Native American
children to ensure they grow up safe and within
their culture. The ICW office balances its work
between keeping children safe, preserving
families, respecting tribal values and cultures
and complying with the Indian Child Welfare Act.
The dedication of the tribal government and ICW
staff contribute to the effective implementation
of the Act.
PAWNEE NATION 477 PROGRAM
(PUBLIC LAW 102-477)
The Te-Tu-Koo “It’s all right here” program
integrates employment and training, youth
services, higher education, child care services
BIA FENCE PROJECT
The TERO office initiates individual projects with
the Pawnee Agency that provides temporary
employment for tribal members in addition to
improving the landscape of tribal trust lands.
ADMINISTRATION ON AGING
TITLE VI NUTRITION, TITLE VI CAREGIVER AND
NUTRITION SUPPLEMENT INITIATIVE PROGRAM
(NSIP)
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 (or an occasional breakfast);
promotes socialization of older individuals by
providing activities such as bingo or shopping
trips; delivers meals to home-bound individuals as
well as providing a variety of caregiver services.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
LIHEAP
Provides energy assistance funds to low-income
households.
COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG)
This program assists low-income families and
individuals through a variety of services such
as utility services; rental deposits; amenities
for suitable living such as refrigerators; and
assistance for eyewear, dentures or medications.
CHILD WELFARE SERVICES AND PROMOTING
SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES
The purpose of these grants is to prevent the
break-up of Native American families in which
children are identified as being at risk of abuse
and/or neglect or to reunify families who have
been separated as a result of abuse and/or
neglect. Also assists children in foster care or
who have been placed for adoption and are in
need of permanency in their living situation.
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CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF)
Provides activities designed to improve the
quality of child care services and increase
parental options for, and access to, high-quality
child care.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
General Assistance Program; Water Pollution
Control; Non-Point Source-These programs assure
environmental protection of Pawnee Nation
tribal lands by eliminating open dumping or
unmitigated spills, making certain hazardous
material is cleaned-up, conducting water quality
monitoring, providing pollution prevention
activities, protecting and restoring water quality,
in addition to assisting in the development
of environmental protective plans and tribal
environmental laws and regulations.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Indian Reservation Roads Program (IRR)-This
program allows for the planning, design and
construction of road projects, including road
maintenance within Pawnee Nation tribal lands.
Projects are selected and approved by the tribal
government and contribute to the employment of
tribal members, economic development and selfdetermination.
MULTICULTURAL INITIATIVE FOR COMMUNITY
ADVANCEMENT (MICA)
Cultural Resource Fund-The funds received from
this foundation are utilized to provide Pawnee
Nation Language classes for tribal members.
The funding is provided by the Association of
American Railroads as a result of “the railroads’
construction prior to May 31, 2013, of positive
train control (PTC) facilities that may not have
undergone the statutorily required environmental
and historic preservation review”.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
(FDPIR)-The program distributes food to lowincome families or individuals based on eligibility
requirements. The program offers a variety
of food choices for clients to select from. The
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides
the food to the FDPIR warehouse based on their
orders from a list of available foods.
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
(THPO)
The Pawnee Nation has an approved Tribal Historic
Preservation Officer (THPO) and this allows the
Nation to apply for Historic Preservation Fund
assistance to preserve and protect its specific
cultural heritage. The THPO also surveys and
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inventories historic properties on tribal lands
not just in Oklahoma but in Nebraska as well;
moreover, they support tribal events by offering
educational material or presentations. The
THPO also works closely with the Pawnee Nation
Cultural Committee and they are the point of
contact regarding Section 106 undertakings.
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966 (NHPA) requires Federal agencies to
consult with the THPO prior to performing any
undertaking that could upset or adversely affect
tribal historic properties.
NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION AND
REPATRIATION ACT (NAGPRA)
NAGPRA offers project grants to assist with
the documentation and repatriation of Native
American cultural items. Through NAGPRA
funding, the Nation can consult with museums or
Federal agencies to claim and have returned back
to the tribe significant cultural items as human
remains, funerary objects, sacred objects or
objects of cultural patrimony.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
The purpose of the ICDBG program is the
development of viable Indian and Alaska Native
communities, including the creation of decent
housing, suitable living environments, and
economic opportunities primarily for persons
with low and moderate incomes.
ICDBG-FY15 AQUATIC CENTER
This project will expand the Pawnee Nation
Wellness Center by constructing an Aquatic Center
that will offer people of all ages recreation and a
healthy lifestyle.
ICDBG-FY16 CEREMONIAL CAMPGROUND AND
NATURE FIT TRAIL
This project will revitalize the campgrounds
to include a new restroom facility, restore the
arbor, update the utilities and add a nature fit
trail south east of the campground area.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
THE NATIVE AMERICAN CAREER AND TECHNICAL
EDUCATION PROGRAM (NACTEP)
Provides grants to improve career and technical
education programs that are consistent with
the purposes of the Carl D. Perkins Career and
Technical Education Act of 2006 and that benefit
Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
The program provides support services to
victims of domestic violence, dating violence,
sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
They serve all of Pawnee County regardless
of age, economic status or race and prioritize
Native American women and members of the
Nation. Their mission is to provide prevention
and awareness and increase victim safety and
offender accountability. The three main areas
of focus are criminal justice intervention, victim
services and prevention.
IHS HOUSEKEEPING AND GROUNDS
MAINTENANCE
This is a contract between IHS and the Pawnee
Nation to provide housekeeping and grounds
maintenance services for the USPHS Indian
Health Center during the clinic operations five
days per week. This includes janitorial services
landscaping and snow removal.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COMMISSION (EEOC)
This contract is intended to provide continued
development of indigenous capacity to enhance
the employment opportunities of Indians and
to identify, remedy and eliminate unlawful
employment discrimination occurring on or near
the reservation by supporting the work of a Tribal
Employment Rights Office (TERO). The Nation
must have a TERO Office in order to qualify for
EEOC funding.
IHS SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM FOR INDIANS
This program continues to be successful in
helping to reduce the risk of diabetes in Native
Americans of all ages through education, physical
activities, promoting healthy life-styles, offering
health fitness classes and providing quarterly
screenings.
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE (IHS)
HEALTH EDUCATION
The program provides health education services
through schools, public meetings, workshops
and health fairs. This program encourages the
participation of tribal members to become aware
of the maintenance of health and well-being and
the prevention of diseases and/or disabilities.
IHS COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE
(CHR)
The program provides for a continuum of
services to this area through health education,
referral and follow-up support services. The
CHR personnel are advocates for individuals and
families to gain access to comprehensive health
care services including providing transportation
to health appointments.
For further information on the Federal programs
mentioned above, you may contact the program
coordinators, managers or directors whose
information is listed throughout this report or
call the Pawnee Nation’s main number at
918-762-3621.
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IHS ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
The program provides community prevention
activities for the treatment and prevention
of alcoholism and substance abuse among the
eligible Indian population within a thirty-five
mile radius of Pawnee, Oklahoma. The services
provided are: weekly and monthly chemical free
activities; referrals to substance abuse treatment
facilities; motivational counseling; develops public
awareness of substance abuse and its effects on
the community, tribe and families; and supports
the community fitness center with activities and
equipment to maintain physical fitness.
STATE OF OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES
PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES
A companion to the Federal program; the funds
are from the State of Oklahoma and assists in the
prevention of the break-up of families.
G
THE R E AT
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
PAWNEE PRIDE
This goal of this award is to reduce negative
health impacts by increasing client physical
activity, provide nutrition education and offer
tobacco prevention and cessation programs.
IHS METHAMPHETAMINE AND SUICIDE
PREVENTION INITIATIVE-GENERATION
INDIGENOUS (MSPI-GEN I)
The purpose of the Pawnee Nation Gen-I Program
is to assist Native American youth between the
ages of 8 and 24 to increase their ability to refrain
from substance abuse and to aid in the reduction
of suicidal incidents resulting from traumatizing
events such as bullying. The Gen-I Program
will increase family involvement by providing
opportunities to participate in alcohol, drug, and
tobacco free, culturally relevant activities.
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Finance Division
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, and allowable. Operations need
to be in compliance with 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.
Audit
Prepares for organization-wide annual audit,
responsible for 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 staff, program directors and
managers, vendors, in addition to other tribal
organizations and federal agencies.
The finance department works toward having
stable 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 users of financial reporting, 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
to follow-up on any recommendations made
by the auditor.
Accounts Receivable
Records 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 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 a separation of duties and risk
assessments; roles defined.
Cash Flow
Responsible for ensuring funds are available for all
payments due.
Capital Assets
Proper recording of inventories and equipment.
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The finance department is located on the 2nd
floor of Building 64, and can be reached at
918-762-3621 using the following extensions:
William Perry, Finance Director, Ext. 205
Penny Powell, Senior Accountant, Ext. 209
James Rice, Accountant, Ext. 197
Nancy Moore, Accountant, Ext. 119
Janet Mulder, AP Clerk, Ext. 121
Margaret Twins, AP Clerk, Ext. 120
Freida Pratt, Payroll Clerk, Ext. 125
Human Resources Department
Pictured left to right are:
Roberta Ahdunko, HR Coordinator and
Matthew Bellendir, HR Manager.
The Human Resources (HR) department serves all eight
divisions of the Pawnee Nation by performing 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 taken on the
task of the implementation of a Staff Development Training
Curriculum along with the selection of an all-inclusive Broker.
2016 New Full-Time Hires/Transfers
Penny Powell: Senior Accountant
Alex Chino: Education & Training Specialist
Joann Williamson: VAW Advocate
Dina Johnson: Tax Office Assistant
Kyle Horn: Surveillance Monitor
Georgene Williams: Title IV Outreach Specialist
Brian Kirk:Planning Director
Jeremiah Butler: Transportation Tech/Heavy Equip Operator
Carol Clark: Accounts Payable Clerk
Frank Hobucket: IHS Housekeeper
Alex Brown: Emergency Services Coord
Parker Jensen: Surveillance Monitor
Harley Lenox: ICW Assistant
Matt Bellendir: HR Manager
Don Mason: Attorney General
CJ Perryman: Computer Support Specialist
Darryl Banning: Diabetes Admin Assistant Suzy Knifechief: Diabetes Coordinator
Samantha Peters: Executive Office Asst
Amber Burger: Utilities Clerk/Admin
Courtney Turner: Admin Assistant/
Stephanie Sewell: Infant Pre-K Teacher
Dispatcher
Alex Chino: 477 Specialist
Amon Leroy: Surveillance Monitor
Steven Moore: Housekeeper
Jeana Francis: Communications Manager
Gerald Woommavovah: Emergency Services Coordinator
Richard Cartmell: Surveillance Monitor
Ashley Mulder: DNRS Admin Assistant
Hannah Heisler: Infant Pre-K Teacher
Josh Daniels: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Robert Lee: Surveillance Monitor
Ben Stewart: Pawnee Pride Admin Assistant
Lauren Quimby: Surveillance Monitor
Roberta Ahdunko: HR Coordinator
Jamie Nelson: Youth Services Coordinator
Amanda Farren: Indian Child Welfare Coordinator
Sunni GoodBear: Outreach Specialist
Coral Aguilera: Housekeeper
Kimberly Makaseah: CHR Admin Assistant
Frances Barnoskie: VAW Advocate
Dorna Battese: Education Director
Garon Cozad: Title VI Outreach Specialist
Ben Stewart: Diabetes Admin Assistant
Michael Spottedhorsechief: Title VI Outreach Specialist
Maggie Rice: NAGPRA Project Coordinator
Margaret Twins: Accounts Payable Clerk
Garon Cozad: Inventory/Travel Clerk
James Tawkoyty: Title VI Outreach Specialist
Marlin Miller: Fitness Center Attendant
Stephanie Miller: Prevention Specialist
Dave Farrow: Prevention Specialist
Alicia Leadingfox-Licensing Assistant
Brett Altier: Surveillance Monitor
2016 New Part Time Hires/Temps
Christopher Pratt: Fitness Attendant (temp) Jaelyn Jestes: Pawnee Pride Admin Assistant (temp)
Amy Clark: Housekeeper (temp) Christina Pratt: Pawnee Pride Admin Assistant (temp)
Morgan Littlesun: Transportation (temp) Charlie Arkeketa: Transportation (temp)
Lysa Henson: Child Care Teacher (temp)
Contact:
Employee Profile 2016:
130 TOTAL EMPLOYEES
Pawnee:
61 employees
Other Tribes:
37 employees
Non-Native:
32 employees
47%
28%
25%
Roberta Ahdunko, HR Coordinator
roberta@pawneenation.org
918-762-3621 ext. 142
Matthew Bellendir, HR Manager
mbellendir@pawneenation.org
918-762-3621 ext. 124
Pawnee Nation Office of Human Resources • PO Box 470 • Pawnee, OK 74058
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Division of Planning & Tribal Development
The Pawnee Nation Planning Division is an integral part of the Pawnee Nation organization. The Division’s
focus is to achieve the mission and vision of the tribal government as they actively exercise their tribal
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 will increase
productivity and organize the overall structure
of the Pawnee Nation’s vision.
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS goal is to ensure
that the federal grants are completed and the
federal contract or grant funds are expended in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Pictured left to right are:
Reva Howell, ICDBG Coordinator;
Brian (Wabjejak) Kirk, Planning / Division Director; and
Laura Melton, Grants and Contracts Manager.
ICDBG PROGRAM utilizes HUD funds to better
serve the community. They play a big role in
developing various projects which include:
decent housing, suitable living environment, and
economic opportunities.
Planning and Tribal Development
Since being hired in the later part of 2016, the
new Planning Director has taken the responsibility
in developing a new strategic plan for the Pawnee
Nation. The tribe has been lacking a strategic plan
since 2000. Meanwhile, the Planning Director
takes the opportunity to update important
documents; for example, the Election Act to
modernize it to today’s standards. In addition,
the Planning division has taken on many roles to
ensure a high quality performance in delivering
a new vision for the tribe and Pawnee Business
Council. Utilizing this vision for a new strategic
plan will let PBC and the tribal members know
the direction that we are headed. This vision will
enhance the structure of the Nation to better
serve the growth of the tribe.
Grants and Contracts
The Grants and Contracts office, located in Room
204 on the 2nd floor of Building 64, has the
responsibility to ensure federal grant goals and
objectives are completed as stated in the grant
application, confirm that all activities are carried
out on time and within budget, determine that the
individual federal program costs are allowable,
necessary, reasonable and allocable under the
terms and conditions of the award and that the
programs are abiding by the federal statutes and
regulations listed in their award documents. The
Grants and Contracts office also ensures reporting
requirements stated in the grants or contracts are
adhered to.
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In addition, the Grants and Contracts office will
provide training, staff support and notify the
grant administrators of any grant requirement
changes. The Grants and Contracts Manager works
closely with the Planning Director in writing and
submitting recurring or new grant proposals.
Further, the Grants and Contracts office also works
closely with the Finance Department ensuring the
federal grants are in compliance with the Nation’s
financial management system.
For 2016 the Pawnee Nation successfully
administered 40 federal awards that totaled
$7,518,656 in funding. The federal awards provided
a variety of services to the Pawnee Nation tribal
members as well as the City of Pawnee community.
ICDBG Program
The Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) provides eligible recipients with direct grants
for use in 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 the past the Pawnee Nation has benefited from ICDBG funding for a number of years, in the 2000’s
alone, the Pawnee Nation has received more than 10 million dollars, from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD), in funding. For the past 5 years the Pawnee Nation has been awarded
4 of 5 submittals, which are:
2014-PAWNEE
2015-PAWNEE
2016-PAWNEE
2012-PAWNEE
NATION RESOURCE
NATION AQUATIC
NATION CEREMONIAL
NATION ELDER
COMPLEX
HEALTH CENTER
CAMPGROUND &
CENTER
NATURE FIT TRAIL
Also new construction,
This addition to the
This new construction
This project will rethis facility houses the
wellness center is
provides a permanent
vamp the campground
Tribal Employment
an indoor salt-water
space for the Title
area, inclusive of a
Rights Office (TERO)
pool. Grant Amount
VI program to pronew restroom/shower
complete with a com$800,000, Notice of
vide hot meals and
facility, new dance
puter work area and
funding February
recreational area to
arbor, electrical uplibrary to better serve
2016; the project is
the Elder Commugrades, and new natheir clientele and
currently in the
nity. Grant Amount
ture fit trail complete
also houses the Indian
design phase.
$800,000, Notice of
with exercise staChild Welfare (ICW)
funding April 2012;
tions. Grant Amount
office which includes
building opened in
$800,000, Notice of
offices and a family
October 2014.
funding September
waiting area. Grant
2016; this project is
Amount $800,000,
currently in the
Notice of funding Ocenvironmental assesstober 2014; building
ment phase.
opened in
October 2016.
Division of Planning & Tribal Development
Contact Information
918.762.3621
Brian (Wabjejak) Kirk, Director, bkirk@pawneenation.org Ext. 127
Laura Melton, Manager, lmelton@pawneenation.org Ext 123
Reva Howell, Coordinator/Assistant, rhowell@pawneenation.org Ext 194
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Administrative Affairs Division
Muriel Robedeaux is the Administrative Affairs Director and provides administrative oversight
of four Departments of the Pawnee Nation and they include:
Information Technology Department, temporarily located in the Resource Center
Communications Department, located on the 2nd floor of Building 64
Procurement Department, located in Building 64
Enrollment Department, temporarily located on the first floor of the Health & Community
Muriel Robedeaux
Administrative Affairs Director.
Other duties other than oversight of
the four departments listed above
include review and revision of the
Fiscal Policies and Procedures,
Organizational Chart changes,
sitting on the Budget Committee,
Proposal Review Committee and is
a member of the Executive Staff.
Division in the development of the
Indirect Cost Proposals for 2015,
2016 and 2017. The 2015-2016
Indirect Cost Rates were approved
during this calendar year, and the
2017 proposal was reviewed and
tentatively approved on December
30, 2016.
This past year’s accomplishments
have included assisting the Finance
Also, assisted the Finance Division
with the 2017 Budget Call.
ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS • PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Muriel Robedeaux • mrobedeaux@pawneenation.org • 918-762-3621 Ext. 128
Office Location - 881 Little Dee Drive • Pawnee, OK 74058
Information Technology Department
Pictured left to right are:
CJ Perryman, Computer Support Specialist; Christal Windholz, Information
Technologies Manager; Pius Spottedhorsechief, IT Systems Administrator;
Carla Carney, Network Security Specialist.
The purpose of the Information Technology
Department (IT) is to provide the Pawnee Nation
and its programs support and services in the area
of Information Technology. The services rendered
include
network
administration,
systems
administration, desktop support and consulting
& procurement services directly related to tribal
computer systems. The office carries out its roles
and responsibilities to relevant departments
and programs that secure such services through
indirect cost contributions.
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Two thousand sixteen has proven to be a
productive and challenging year for the
Information Technology Office. The first quarter
we had new employees that have proven to be
assets to the Pawnee Nation. The second quarter
we had a lot of research into Office 365, new
servers equipment, storage solutions, and hyperconverge in the servers and storage. We have
started the implementation of some of these
solutions, which have been deemed necessary
and cost effective. In the third quarter, we had
to put a halt on our Office 365 due to earthquakes
we had to redirect the funds to move the Pawnee
Nation servers to a more secure location. We
have had to move the Information Technology
office to the new resource center because of the
continuing damage to the ceiling in the old office
from the earthquakes. We are also in the process
of physically moving the servers to a new safer
environment this relocation should be complete
in the first quarter of 2017. We are also in the
course of getting everything ready to migrate
to Office 365 the time line on that is still to be
determined. The Information Technology office
is continually performing research on different
products to enhance the productivity of the
Pawnee Nation.
The learning curve for the new team members,
earthquake, damaged buildings, and fear of the
servers being damaged by falling debris.
Procurement Department
Pictured left to right are:
Cory DeRoin Little Wounded, Procurement Manager and
Garon Tawkoyty, Inventory and Receiving Clerk.
Procurement is the acquisition of any good
or service, by means of competition, or noncompetitive purchasing. The Federal government
holds the Pawnee Nation, a long with all other
agencies maintained by Federal funding, to
certain 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 do
offer public services, to 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; Cory DeRoin Little
Wounded, Procurement Manager, and Garon
Tawkoyty, Inventory/Travel Clerk. After a little
over a year of operation, the Procurement
Department was tasked with coordinating all
tribal official travel, in late 2016. A long with those
duties, we also maintain physical inventories, of
all of the Nation’s property, as well as receive all
shipments. The Procurement Manager approves
and/or advises, on all purchasing activity. This
is the scope, of the Pawnee Nation Procurement
Department. We look forward to serving the
Pawnee Nation Programs, throughout 2017!
Communications Department
The Communications office updates content on
the Pawnee Nation official website; disseminates
all employee email announcements; maintains
the Pawnee Nation social media platforms:
Facebook,
Instagram,
Twitter,
Snapchat,
Periscope, and YouTube. The Communication
office is the main hub for gathering content
from all the tribal departments and is in charge
of designing the ‘Chaticks Si Chaticks’ official
publication ‘newsletter’ that is mailed out to
tribal members.
The Communication office also films council
meetings and other various events to archive
and share on social media platforms, so tribal
members can watch online. Photography is taken
at various events then uploaded to facebook or
online. Videos are uploaded to YouTube and or
the Pawnee Nation office facebook page.
A new hire for the
Communications
Manager position
was filled and
the
position
started on May
16, 2016 by hiring
Jeana Francis, an
enrolled Pawnee
Jeana Francis,
Nation
tribal
Communications Manager.
member.
The
Communications
office filmed fourteen Pawnee Nation Business
Council meetings, designed three Chaticks Si
Chaticks newsletters, and helped increased
interactions on various social media platform as
an outlet for information.
If any tribal members would like to submit an
article or artwork for the Chaticks Si Chaticks
please notify the Communications office.
COMMUNICATIONS • PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA
918-762-3621 Ext. 126 • email: communications@pawneenation.org
www.pawneenation.org
like us on facebook: Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
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Enrollment Department
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 and processing applications for tribal
enrollment, verifying tribal membership, processing
The Pawnee Nation’s Enrollment Department is responsible for all
aspects of tribal per request of tribal member,
relinquishments
membership. This scope of work includes, but is not limited to, maintaining
up-to-date
tribal
process
relinquishment
of Pawnee membership
enrollment records, providing and processing applications for tribal enrollment,
tribal
when verifying
dual enrollment
is discovered, issuing Pawnee
The Pawnee Nation’s Enrollment Department is responsible for all aspects of tribal
membership, processing relinquishments
per request of tribal member, process
Tribalrelinquishment
Member Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood
membership. This scope of work includes, but is not limited to, maintaining up-to-date tribal
(CDIB)
cards,
issuing Verification of Indian Preference
of Pawnee membership when dual enrollment is discovered, issuing Pawnee
Tribal
Member
enrollment records, providing and processing applications for tribal enrollment, verifying tribal
(BIA
Form
4432)
verify enrollment for the
Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood
(CDIB)
cards,
issuing
Verification
of
Indian
Preference
(BIA forms,
membership, processing relinquishments per request of tribal member,
process relinquishment
Department
of
Interior
Permit Application and
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for the
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the main
services
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the Enrollment Department
provided
for
the
2016
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Eagle Permit
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Carrie Peters,
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Managerverify
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for the
2016
Karen Haymond,
Enrollment
Assistant.
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services
whichyear.
the Enrollment Department provided for the 2016 year.
Eagle Permits, 15
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ApplicaZons, 366the Pawnee Nation Tribal
regarding
membership end of the year date
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December
BIA 4432 Form,
some information
regarding the Pawnee
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THE FOLLOWING IS SOME INFORMATION REGARDING THE PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL
MEMBERSHIP
END
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YEAR
DATE
DECEMBER
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regarding
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• PAWNEE
NATION
OF OKLAHOMA
400 Agency Road, Pawnee Oklahoma 74058, Room 121, and Room 117.
Office: 918-762-3621 • Carrie Peters, Enrollment Manager Ext. 136
Office: 918-762-3621 • Enrollment Specialist Ext. 137
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Pawnee Tribal Court
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
Order and Judicial system to “protect peace,
safety, health and welfare of the members of the
Pawnee Tribe.”
Justices are Gregory Smith, Mark Echo-Hawk,
Chad Harsha and Angel Smith. Each Justice
serves an eight-year term. Suzie Kanuho serves
as the Court Clerk for the Supreme Court.
The Pawnee Nation District Court is funded
through a P.L. 93-638 contract with the Bureau
of Indian Affairs. The Tribal Court also receives
modest supplemental funds from the Tribe
to offset the contractual services of judicial
staff.
Annual funding allocations for the
Tribal Court are $135,993 from the BIA and
$104,775 supplemental Tribal funds for 2016.
Pictured left to right are:
Suzie Kanuho, Court Clerk and Brandi Johnso,Deputy Court Clerk
The Judicial Branch of the Pawnee Nation is
comprised of the Pawnee Nation District Court
and the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is the
Nation’s highest court with appellate jurisdiction
over cases appealed from the District Court.
The Supreme Court is the final authority on the
Constitution and Laws of the Pawnee Nation.
The District Court of the Pawnee Nation is the
court that initially hears most cases arising
within the tribal jurisdiction. Included in these
cases are family, juvenile, criminal, protective
orders and general civil cases. These cases
may be brought by or against tribal citizens or
by the Pawnee Nation. The Court decides cases
based upon the laws of the Nation and has to
interpret those laws. Cases are heard by the
two District Court judges. If an appeal is taken
from a decision of the District Court, the Pawnee
Nation Supreme Court hears the case. The Chief
Judge and Associate Judge of the Pawnee Nation
District Court each serve a six-year term. Dianne
Barker-Harrold serves the District Court as Chief
Judge, and Phil Lujan serves as Associate Judge.
Other District Court staff includes Earl Lawson,
Prosecutor and Cynthia Burlison, Public Defender.
Suzie Kanuho serves as the District Court
Clerk, and Brandi Wheatley serves as Deputy
Court Clerk.
The Pawnee Nation Supreme Court consists
of five Justices. The Pawnee Nation Supreme
Court is vested with the judicial power and
exclusive appellate jurisdiction over all civil and
criminal matters that fall under the jurisdiction
of the Pawnee Nation. Bob D. Buchanan serves
the Supreme Court as Chief Justice. Associate
Phil Lujan, Associate Judge
District Court Staff:
Dianne Barker-Harrold, Chief Judge
Phil Lujan, Associate Judge
Earl Lawson, Prosecutor
Cynthia Burlison, Public Defender
Suzie Kanuho, Court Clerk
Brandi Johnson, Deputy Court Clerk
Supreme Court Staff:
Bob Buchanan, Chief Justice
Gregory Smith, Associate Justice
Chad Harsha, Associate Justice
Mark Echo Hawk, Associate Justice
Angel R. Smith, Associate Justice
Suzie Kanuho, Clerk of the Supreme Court
Cynthia Burlison, Public Defender
The Pawnee Nation Courthouse is open Monday
thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and
closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The
Courthouse is also closed in observance of all
tribal and federal holidays.
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Law Enforcement
attend and complete a three day Bureau of
Indian Affairs Criminal Jurisdiction In Indian
Country training course. Dispatchers are also
required to participate and complete the Basic
Telecommunication Training sponsored by the
BIA and held in Artesia, NM. The current law
enforcement staff is Chief of Police David Kanuho,
Assistant Chief of Police Harold (Gene) Howell,
Officer George (Bob) Horn, Officer Pat Leading
Fox, Officer Donna LeadingFox, and Dispatcher/
Administrative Assistant Courtney Turner.
Pictured left to right are:
Left to right: Chief David Kanuho, Officer George Horn, Dispatcher
Courtney Turner, Officer Donna Leading Fox, Asst.
Chief Harold Howell, and Officer Pat LeadingFox.
The Pawnee Nation Police Department was
established in 1982 to provide law and order
within the jurisdictional boundaries of the
Pawnee Nation. This jurisdictional area covers
approx. 29,951 acres located within the counties
of Pawnee, Payne, and Kay. Including a section of
land located to the south of the Chilocco Facility
located in Kay County near the Oklahoma/Kansas
border. Officers of the Pawnee Nation Police
Department make daily and nightly patrols of
tribal residences located within the rural areas
of our jurisdictional boundaries. Officers also
patrol the three Pawnee Nation casinos located
in Pawnee, Lone Chimney, and east of Yale.
The police department consists
of one (1) Chief of Police, one
(1) Assistant Chief of Police,
three (3) Police Officers and one
(1) Dispatcher/Administrative
Assistant. Newly hired Officers
with no prior law enforcement
experience must attend and
complete the sixteen (16)
Indian Police Academy located
in Artesia, NM. Newly appointed officers with
a state Law Enforcement certification must
During 2016, our department assisted other Law
Enforcement agencies and local tribal emergency
management departments during the September
3rd earthquake. Officers checked rural tribal
members homes for any damage and provided any
assistance they may have needed. Thankfully,
there were no injuries reported. 2016, Officers
responded to the following criminal offenses:
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Five (5) Larcenies.
Two (2) Intoxications.
Four (4) Disorderly Conducts.
One (1) Counterfeit.
One (1) Dangerous Drug Offense.
One (1) Failure to Obey a Lawful Order of
the Court.
The Pawnee Nation Police Department also
responded to the following non-enforcement
calls for service:
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Two-hundred twenty-four (224), Assistance
to other Law Enforcement agencies.
Forty-one (41) Assistance to Sick/Injured.
Twelve (12) Court Process Services.
One-hundred fifty-two (152) Public/
Community Services.
Seventeen (17) Traffic Warnings.
Three-hundred seventy-eight (378)
Assistance to Citizens.
Four (4) Accidents.
Nineteen (19) Patrols of Chilocco.
PAWNEE NATION LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS PHONE NUMBERS:
Chief of Police David Kanuho
Assistant Chief of Police Harold Howell
Officer George Horn
Officer Pat Leading Fox
Officer Donna LeadingFox
Dispatcher/Admin. Asst. Courtney Turner
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918-285-6552
918-285-6553
918-285-6067
918-285-6068
918-285-6483
918-399-2448
Division of Health & Community Services (DHCS)
The mission of the Division of Health and
Community Services is to improve the overall
wellness and lifestyle of Pawnee Tribal members
and Native Americans within our community.
DHCS accomplishes this by providing services such
as health education, substance abuse counseling,
nutrition, physical fitness, preservation of family,
safety planning, and youth development. The
Division of Health and Community Services consists
of eight (programs) under (4) departments:
Health-Community Health Representatives/
Health Education and Special Diabetes Program
for Indians; Prevention-Substance Abuse Program
and Pawnee Pride; Nutrition Services-Food
Distribution and Title VI; and Children and Family
Services-Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence Program
and Indian Child Welfare.
One of the goals of the DHCS Director is new
program development.
DHCS welcomed in
two new programs: Methamphetamine and
Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI)-Gen I and
state funding for Promoting Safe and Stable
Families (PSSF).
Another goal of the DHCS Director is program
compliance (trainings, reports, etc.) to funding
agencies, Pawnee Nation, and DHCS. The
following trainings were DHCS sponsored and
attended: Travel, Procurement, Budget, Active
Shooter, CPR/First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens,
Food Handlers, NIMS, and NICWA.
In 2016, Tribal Assistance (elders, disability,
and emergency) was reassigned to the Division
Director. The following are non-reoccurring
clients who received tribal assistance: 86 elders,
24 disabled tribal members, and 20 emergency
cases.
OTHER DHCS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
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Presented “Why Do People Stay” to 12
youth at the VAW Spring Break Camp
in March.
Set up a game/booth at the Child Abuse
Prevention Event in April.
Co-facilitated about teen pregnancy and
sexually transmitted infections at the
Pawnee High School Health Summit in May.
Provided lunch, activities, and gifts to the
participants and visitors of the PawneeWichita Visitation in July.
DHCS Won 1st place at the Pawnee Nation
Employees Fun Day in October.
Participated in Native American Heritage
Month by sponsoring “Rock Your Mocs”
in November.
Tiffany Frietze, DHCS Director; tfrietze@pawneenation.org
Office: 116 DHCS Building • 400 Agency Road
Building Number: 918-762-3873 opt. 6
Main Number: 918-762-3621 ext. 168 • Fax: 918-762-6453
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Community Health Representatives/Health Education (CHR/HE) Programs
The Community Health Representative and
Health Education Programs provide an array of
health based services to the both the Tribal and
Non-tribal communities within Pawnee County.
The overall goal for both of these programs is to
advocate for and enhance the quality of life of
the people we serve.
The LIHEAP and CSBG Programs administered
through the CHR/Health Education Office provide
utility, housing, medical, dental, optometry,
audiology, small home repairs and prescription
assistance to eligible applicants throughout
the year.
2016 CHR AND HEALTH EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
AND OUTCOMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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Provided 1013 medical appointment
transports for qualified clientele.
Provided 254) medication and medical
supplies pick-up and deliveries from
I.H.S., I.H.S. referral facilities, and local
pharmacies.
Provided 42 home visits to homebound
clientele.
Co-hosted the event called Go Red Day
Health Screening event for Pawnee Nation
employees with 30 participants.
The event 2nd Annual Wear Go Red for You
Semi-Formal with 50 community members,
co-hosted by CHR and Health Education.
Worked on the Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
Education component at the Pawnee
Elementary and held Bicycle Rodeo 47
students received bikes, helmets, and other
safety gear.
Assisted with Farm to You Program 390
students received nutrition education.
Assisted with the mini health fair at Pawnee
Elementary 390 students received health
and safety education.
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Assisted with health summit at Pawnee High
School (225) students.
Hosted the annual Pawnee Nation Health
Fair (400) participants.
Co-hosted a Playground Grand Opening (60)
participants.
Co-hosted a Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival
(300+) in attendance.
Hosted Breast Cancer Awareness activities
for (63) Pawnee Nation Employees, and cohosted PINK OUT Community Bike Ride (178)
participants.
Member of the Wellness Committee that
hosts Zumba and boot camp classes-(100+)
participants per month and hosted a Holiday
Weight Loss Challenge-(42) members.
The CHR and Health Education Programs are
also involved with several boards, coalitions,
and committees throughout the community
and county including: Pawnee County Salvation
Army Board, Pawnee County Healthy Coalition,
Pawnee Public Schools Wellness Committee,
United Community Action Emergency Food and
Shelter Board, Pawnee Medical Task Force, and
OSU Extension Program Advisory Committee.
The CHR/HE Program Staff includes Jaime
Jestes, Program Coordinator; Kim Makaseah,
Administrative Assistant;
Grant
Hawkins,
Generalist; and Sharon Swartz,Generalist. The
CHR/HE Offices are located in the Health &
Community Services Building at 400 Agency Road.
The contact number is 918-762-3873 x 1.
Special Diabetes Program for Indians
On a yearly qualified basis, clients in the Diabetes
Program are eligible for assistance towards the
purchase of therapeutic footwear up to $300.00,
prescription eyewear up to $150.00, and dentures
up to $700.00. The Diabetes Program also offers
an incentive to our clients to help encourage
them to annually complete the (3) exams stated
above along with lab results, dietician visit,
and two (2) meter downloads to be eligible to
receive the Nike N7 footwear for completion.
Therapeutic footwear assistance from Metro
Medical was given to (47) clients; prescription
eyewear assistance was given to (60) clients;
denture assistance was issued to (11) clients, and
(50) clients received the Nike N7 incentives.
On a monthly qualified basis, clients are eligible
to receive two (2) diabetes related prescriptions
filled and 1-2 cases of nutritional supplement per
doctors’ orders. Blood glucose testing supplies
such as test strips, lancets, alcohol, and band
aids are offered. Supplies issued to clients
throughout the year totaled to (242) clients, and
the amount of diabetes related prescriptions
filled amounted to (188) clients.
2016 MONTHLY DIABETES ACTIVITIES
& OUTCOMES:
• Assisted with “Go Red for You Semi-Formal”
50 participants.
• Worked on the Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
Education component at the Pawnee
Elementary and held Bicycle Rodeo 47
students received bikes, helmets, and other
safety gear.
• OSU’s Native N7 Field Day 17 students.
• Assisted with Farm to You Program and Ag
Safety Day–(390) students and 120 students
participated respectively.
• Assisted with the mini health fair at
Pawnee Elementary and health summit at
Pawnee High School 390 and 225 students
participated respectively.
• Assisted with Weight Loss Challenge 18
staff participants.
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Sponsored a summer youth softball team and
little league basketball team with 10 players
each and completed screenings.
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Summer Pride Fitness Camp 92 participants,
pre and post screenings were completed.
Held/co-hosted 5 cooking/nutritional classes
107 people attended.
Hosted the 5K Hawk Chief run, 225
participated in the walk/run.
Involved in the Trunk or Treat and Fall
Festival 300 community members.
For Diabetes Awareness Month, hosted an
Employees Luncheon 49 participants; Poker
Run/Walk 46 participated; and Bike event 73
participants.
Participated in the 4 Nations Notah Begay
Diabetes over Fitness event 20 youth
Member of the Wellness Committee that
hosts Zumba and boot camp classes 100+
participants per month and hosted the
Holiday Weight Loss Challenge 42 members.
Walking/running and bike events were added
this year. Screenings were held quarterly for
employees, Wellness Program participants,
and monthly for elders.
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The Diabetes Program Staff includes Suzy Knife
Chief, Program Coordinator and Ben Stewart,
Program Assistant.
The Diabetes Offices are located in the Health &
Community Services Building at 400 Agency Road.
The contact number is 918-762-3873 x 4.
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Indian Child Welfare
The ICW Assistant assisted with the Safe Routes
to School (SRTS) After School Program from
March-May. The ICW Program in coordination
with other community partners held a Child
Abuse Prevention Event on April 16; there were
110 people in attendance. The ICW Assistant
participated in the Pawnee Nation Health Fair on
June 30, 2016.
Amanda Farren, Pawnee Nation ICW Coordinator.
The purpose of the Indian Child Welfare (ICW)
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. A new ICW Coordinator, Amanda
Farren, was hired in August 2016. Ms. Farren has
eight years of experience in the field of child
welfare services.
The ICW Coordinator became familiar with the
current cases including Pawnee Nation cases,
state and out of state cases involving Pawnee
Nation children and families. Since August 2016,
ICW Coordinator completed (28) home visits
to children participating in these cases. ICW
Coordinator has provided case management
including referrals for services in all assigned
cases. ICW Coordinator has worked closely with
the Department of Human Services, Pawnee
Nation Law Enforcement, Pawnee Nation District
Court, CASA, and various other services providers
to ensure that the best possible services are
provided. ICW Program staff processed and
verified enrollment eligibility for children
as received by state agencies. The Pawnee
Nation ICW Program assisted the community/
tribal members with utility assistance, rental
assistance, and other needs through the Title IVB, Subparts 1 and 2 PSSF funds.
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The ICW Coordinator and ICW Assistant attended
the National Indian Child Welfare Association
(NICWA) ICWA Basic Training in Oklahoma City on
September 27 & 28 to learn the basics of the
ICWA and receive information on the new updated
regulations of ICWA. ICW Coordinator attended
the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association
(OICWA) conference in Tulsa on November 3 &
4. The ICW Coordinator and ICW Assistant also
attended Positive Indian Parenting presented by
NICWA in Portland, Oregon on December 8 & 9.
ICW Program along with Division of Health and
Community Services, Pawnee Nation District
Court, and Law Enforcement hosted a Christmas
Party on December 16 for the Pawnee Nation
custody children and their foster families. ICW
provided an Angel Tree and gifts were received for
(16) children. Our Pawnee Nation Foster Homes
were honored, and the event was a success.
The ICW staff moved to the new Pawnee Nation
Resources Center in October. If there are any
questions regarding ICW or the functions of the
program, please feel free to contact the Indian
Child Welfare Coordinator.
Amanda Farren
Pawnee Nation ICW Coordinator
1202 Heritage Circle
Pawnee, OK 74058
918-762-3621 Ext. 175
Substance Abuse Program (SAP)
The Pawnee Nation 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
a thirty-five-mile radius of Pawnee. Program goals are
to reduce and eliminate the effects of substance abuse
problems; raise awareness in the community, and provide
resources to program clients.
Barbara Attocknie, ICADC, Program Coordinator
battocknie@pawneenation.org • 918-285-0086
Mike Ortiz, SAP Counselor
mortiz@pawneenation.org • 918-399-5321
Fax: 918-762-3740
Pictured left to right are:
Back row - Dave Farrow, MSPI Prevention Specialist and
Mike Ortiz, SAP Counselor.
Front row - Stephanie Miller, MSPI Prevention Specialist and
Barbara Attocknie, SAP Coordinator.
Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI)
Funding for Methamphetamine and Suicide
Prevention Initiative (MPSI) came in late October
2016. The purpose of 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. The focus is to promote positive American
Indian/Alaska Native youth development and
family engagement to prevent suicidal behavior
and substance abuse.
Staff transport clients to and from detox,
inpatient treatment, and court; provide individual
client counseling; conduct weekly support group
meetings; manage the Fitness Center, and
provide alcohol & drug-free outreach activities.
Dave Farrow, MSPI Prevention Specialist
dfarrow@pawneenation.org
918-404-6635
Stephanie Miller, MSPI Prevention Specialist
smiller@pawneenation.org
918-404-6530
311 Maintenance Road • Pawnee, OK 74058
Fax: 918-762-3740
The following are the breakdowns for the
services provided:
• 54 were transported to detox.
• 127 were seen for counseling.
• 112 were assessed for court or other
purposes needs.
• 33 were referred to inpatient treatment and
8 went to inpatient treatment.
• 110 referred to co-occurring disorders and
43 went to mental health appointments at
Pawnee Indian Health Center or Creoks.
• 1265 attended support group meetings.
• 5082 people used the Fitness Center.
• Sponsored Prevention Day which included
a prevention walk 487 participates;
Horseshoe tournament 65 participates,
and Sober 49 Contest 3 teams and 250
estimated spectators.
• Sponsored the Pawnee Bill Memorial
Kids’ Rodeo.
• Sponsored the annual Red Ribbon Walk 381
participated in the walk.
Pawnee Nation Fitness Center
HOURS
Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
PRICES
Pictured left to right are:
Zach Martinez, Fitness Center Attendant and
Marlin Miller, Fitness Center Attendant
Tribal Members and Employees
Annual - $100, Quarterly - $25,
Monthly - $10
Tribal Elders - 55+
Monthly - $5
918-762-3006
The Pawnee Tribal Fitness Center
encourages community voluntary
participation in activities that
promote fitness maintenance.
Equipment
offered
includes
treadmills, elliptical, recumbent
bike, free weights, machine
assisted weights, and an aerobic
room.
Lockers
and
shower
facilities are also available.
Fitness Center Attendants are
also certified personal trainers
and can assist with developing
and implementing individualized
fitness programs.
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Pawnee Pride
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Pictured left to right are:
Dana Beard, Program Coordinator and
Christina Pratt, Administrative Assistant
Pawnee Pride supports public health by the
development of strategies to reduce chronic
diseases, promote healthier lifestyles, and reduce
health disparities. Specifically, the work that
Pawnee Pride will focus on is better nutrition,
increasing physical activity opportunities, and
smoking cessation in the Pawnee community.
Pawnee Pride is a member of the Wellness
Committee that hosts Zumba and boot camp
classes with over 100 participants per month
and hosted a Holiday Weight Loss Challenge with
42 members. In 2016 walking/running and bike
events were added.
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2016 PAWNEE PRIDE ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES
ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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Co-hosted the Go Red Day Health Screening
event for Pawnee Nation employees 30
participants and 2nd Annual Wear Go Red for
You Semi-Formal 50 participants.
Educated 2nd grade Pawnee Elementary
students on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd hand smoke 70
students.
Hosted Millikin University, Nightmare
Doubles Glowing Disc Golf tournaments, and
Disc Golf Clinic 153 participants.
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Co-hosted 3 cooking classes 60 participants.
Presented at the 7th Generation Conference
100+ attendees.
Assisted with Farm to You Program 390
students received nutrition education.
Hosted Fun Walk for Child Abuse Awareness
event 110 participants.
Assisted with 3 on 3 Basketball tournament
‘Homeland Ties’ 4 teams.
Co-hosted mini health fair at Pawnee
Elementary 390 students.
Hosted the Star Wars 5K and Zombie 5K 450+
participants.
Hosted Zumba on the Lawn 13 participants
Assisted with Pawnee High School Health
Summit 200 students.
Assisted with Ag Safety Day 120 participants
Disseminated information and quitting
material in honor of World Tobacco Day 80
staff members.
Hosted Weight Loss Challenge 18 staff
participants.
Worked on the Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
Education component at the Pawnee
Elementary and held Bicycle Rodeo 47
students received bikes, helmets, and other
safety gear.
Co-hosted a Playground Grand Opening 60
people attended.
Co-hosted a Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival
300+ in attendance.
Hosted Where’s Wendell Scavenger Hunt for
the Great American Smoke Out 5 teams.
Dana Beard, Program Coordinator,
dbeard@pawneenation.org
Christina Pratt, Administrative Assistant,
christinapratt@pawneenation.org
Office Location: DHCS Building-400 Agency Road
Office Number: 918-762-3873 ext. 5
Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence Program
THESE ARE JUST SOME OF OUR
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Pictured left to right are:
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Program Coordinator was asked to be the
key note speaker at the State Capital’s
“Domestic Violence Day of Unity” in October
with over 100 in attendance.
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Assisted in the planning and hosting the
‘5th Annual 6 Nations Walk Against Domestic
Violence’ in October with over 200
in attendance.
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Hosted an “Address Confidentiality Program
and Victim Information Notification
Everyday” Training for Pawnee County
DHS and several Tribal Domestic Violence
Program Coordinators (Osage, Cheyenne &
Arapaho, Kaw, and Otoe Tribes).
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Developed and distributed new posters for
outreach and had a Teen Dating Violence PSA
on CUSH radio in the Teen Dating Violence
Awareness month.
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Assisted in the planning and execution of the
‘Gathering of Voices’ at the State Capital
where one of our tribal members and council
members spoke.
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Presented on “Healthy Relationships” at the
Pawnee High School Health Summit in April,
hosted group and parenting classes, and also
provided an awareness booth at the Pawnee
Nation Health Fair.
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Hosted a ‘Healthy Relationships Empower
Youth 2016 Middle/High School Spring
Break Camp’ during March and had 15
youth participants from Cleveland and
Pawnee area.
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We assisted families with bedding, clothes,
kitchen supplies and other miscellaneous
things. This is a huge blessing to the Nation
for we are the only program that can assist
in this way based on donations only.
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Our PSA video has 1,090 views on YouTube
now; you can find the video to watch under
“Pawnee Nation Ti-Hirasa.”
Chelsie Baldwin, Program Coordinator; and
Francis Angela Barnoskie, Program Advocate.
Ti-Hirasa Domestic Violence Program 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 group, anonymous phone
or text consultation and much more. We also
have community events and training, volunteer
opportunities, legal assistance, and emergency
victim assistance provided to women.
Our three main areas
of focus are criminal
justice intervention,
victim
services,
and
prevention.
Ti-Hirasa
Domestic
Violence
Program
provided services to
42 new clients this
year, and this does not
include all previously
established clients.
Chelsie Baldwin, Program Coordinator, cbaldwin@pawneenation.org
Francis Angela Barnoskie, Program Advocate, fbarnoskie@pawneenation.org.
Office Location: 301 Maintenance Road • Pawnee, OK 74058
Office Number: 918-762-3873 Ext. 2
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Food Distribution Program
Program staff also continues to make home
deliveries to the elders, disabled, and to those
households that have no transportation.
Pictured left to right are:
Donna Howell, Certification Worker; Florissa Kanuho, Program Coordinator;
Keith Lyons, Warehouseman; and Tamra Tahkeal, Warehouseman
The Food Distribution Program (FDP) is a federal
program that provides USDA foods to low-income
households, including the elderly, and to Native
American families residing in designated areas
near reservations and 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 receives the
monthly food shipment once a month and the
produce delivery once a week. FDP staff continues
to make courtesy calls to our participants at
least two weeks before the end of the month to
remind them to pick up their food. Food is given
out over the counter with the members packing
their food. Program staff provides carts and help
participants load their food into their vehicles.
The program provides around 100 food products
for our participants, which includes fresh
produce and frozen food items. For 2016, FDP
added Cherry Apple Juice, which replaced the
Grapefruit Juice. Canned Tuna returned after
many years of it not being available. Shredded
Wheat Cereal was also added to the program’s
cereal list of food. Another new item that was
added was the Frozen Whole Wheat Tortillas.
The traditional items are popular items in the
program. We continue to give out the bison when
it is available. Two new traditional items that
were added were Frozen Sockeye Salmon Fillets
and Wild Rice.
For 2016, program participation averaged
around 319, which was a significant increase
from 2015, when the program had an average
of 261, a total increase of 58 per month. Home
deliveries continued to be around 15 for the year.
These deliveries are made primarily to elderly
participants, who are not able to come to the
office.
In June, FDP was able to attend the 2016 National
Conference at Traverse City, MI. The warehouse
staff received their forklift training and their
Certified Powered Industrial Truck Operator’s
cards. Trainings that staff attended to 2016 were:
Heartsaver First Aid/CPR AED, Food Handlers,
and Civil Rights Training.
In September, United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) had monies available, and
the program was able to purchase a very much
needed generator. The 80kw generator will be
able to keep the electricity on to the entire Roam
Chief Building. This was necessary so that the
program will not lose any of the cold or frozen
foods during a power outage.
Florissa Kanuho, Program Coordinator
Donna Howell, Certification Worker
Keith Lyons, Warehouseman
Tamra Tahkeal, Warehouseman
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
810 Morris Road • Pawnee, OK 74058
Office Number: 918-762-2541
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Title VI Pawnee Nation Elders Program
and that such services and benefits should be
provided in a manner that preserves and restores
their respective dignity, self-respect, and
cultural identities.
Pictured left to right are:
Jerry Riley, Danielle Wheatley, Debra Echo-Hawk, James D. Tawkoyty
The Title VI Elders 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. Non-elder 59
years and younger may purchase a $7 meal after
12:15 pm.
Elder Center Congregate Lunch and Salad Bar
(Monday-Thursday): 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Breakfast: Served every other Friday: 9:30 am –
10:30 am.
Title VI staff and volunteers planned and
implemented activities for program participants.
Target activities included the following:
Intergenerational; Foster Grandparent Program;
Peer Socialization; and Enhancement to improve
the quality and neurological well-being of elders
(i.e. games, group activities, self-improvement,
service to the elder community, fundraising, and
special occasions).
The Pawnee Nation financially supports the
Title VI Program with approximately 2/3 of the
total cost of operation. The Administration
on Aging also provides federal funds directed
to tribal elders to promote the delivery of
supportive services including nutrition services
Four staff and nine volunteers provided services
to approximately 191 elders. Title VI also utilizes
a network of providers from the Pawnee Nation
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.
2016 HIGHLIGHTS:
1. The Title VI Program served 8,282
congregate meals; 7,897 homebound meals;
and provided 1,262 rides.
2. The Title VI Advisory Board actively met at
least once a month to offer direction on
activities and program suggestions.
3. Elders just want to have fun! Some of
the elders attended the National NICOA
Conference in Niagara Falls. Other activities
included health fairs, local cultural events,
out of town shopping trips, assistance with
legal documents, and BINGO.
4. Eighteen Elders attended food banks on a
regular basis.
Debra Echo-Hawk, Program Coordinator
Danielle Wheatley, Cook
Jerry Riley, Assistant Cook
James D. Tawkoyty, Support Services Specialist
Visit us on Facebook: Pawnee Nation Elders
PAWNEE NATION ELDER CENTER
901 Agency Road • Pawnee, OK 74058
Pawnee Nation Elders Phone: 918-762-4042
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Division of Natural Resources and Safety
Although each Department within the Division
has its own mission and service objectives, each
Department shares many common interests and
overlapping services concerning natural resources
and safety. Placing these Departments under a
common Division enables direct collaboration
and efficient services.
The Pawnee Nation Division of Natural Resources
and Safety was established and implemented in
2010. It consists of four Departments:
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3.
4.
Environmental Conservation and Safety,
Transportation and Safety,
Fire and Rescue, and
Emergency Management.
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 their
targets and achieve their 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.
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) and XII (Natural
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 needed
protective Regulations.
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
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for Non-Point 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 2016 period
include implementation of the new adjudicated
“Notice of Violation” enforcement process. The
NOVs are issued as either criminal or civil and
require both corrective action and/or fines paid
into the Pawnee Nation District Court. The DECS
Rangers have issued approximately 30 NOVs
having an estimated $25,000 in fines.
The DECS developed and submitted its FY16-20
EPA Tribal Environmental Plan which presents the
environment priorities of the Pawnee Nation and
EPAs commitment to assist with implementation
of the plan.
The DECS has received a grant from the BIA to
assist in the development of the Pawnee Nation
Water Plan. The Pawnee Nation contracted both
with USGA and NARF to assist in the project. USGS
will establish needed hydrologic-data analysis.
DECS STAFF INCLUDE:
Monty Matlock, Chief Ranger, Director
Kelton Kersey, Ranger, Assistant Manager
Josh Daniels, Civil Inspector, Environmental
Health and Safety Specialist
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 insure the continued
growth and development of the Pawnee Nation
transportation infrastructure.
PNDOTS receive 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.
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Received Tribal Transportation Program Safety
Funds (TTPSF) grant for Education (Impaired
Driving Outreach) $45,670 and for Engineering
(1st Street Safety Project) $315,000;
Presented
at
the
Pawnee
Nation
Health
Fair
on
Impaired
Driving;
Presented at the National Tribal Transportation
Conference and Tribal Safety Champions
Workshop on Pawnee Nation TTPSF grants;
Partnered with Pawnee County Sheriff on
Drug& Alcohol Awareness safety t-shirts;
Performed routine maintenance, including
snow removal and earthquake response.
2016 PROJECTS & SERVICES
2016 ACCOLADES
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Mr. Chris McCray was selected
out of 44 tribes in four states:
Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma,
and Texas, as the Tribal
Safety Champion of the Year
by the Southern Plains Tribal
Technical Assistance Program.
Pawnee Nation Resource Center parking lot;
1st Street Safety Project which is designed to
create a safer environment for all modes of
transportation from the Pawnee Nation Housing
Authority into the Tribal Complex, coordinating
with Oklahoma DOT will be starting in 2017;
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.
Pawnee Nation Fire and Rescue firefighters were
dispatched to approximately 44 runs in 2016.
The dispatches include 14 Wild-land Fires, 12
Structure Fires, 10 Vehicle Accidents/Medical,
and 6 Hazmat calls, as well as Activating the
Emergency Operations Center during severer
weather events and providing for medical
assistance during larger Pawnee Nation events
(Pow Wow, Tribal events).
There are approximately nine certified
firefighters. The DFR needs to acquire about six
additional FFI to assure staffing requirements.
Pat LeadingFox, Fire Chief
Gerald Woommavovah, Emergency
Services Coordinator
Phone: 918-762-3655
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
301 Agency Rd.
P.O. Box 470
Pawnee, OK 74058
OTHER SERVICES THAT PAWNEE NATION FIRE
AND RESCUE PROVIDE ARE:
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Fire Code Enforcement
Fire Inspections
Fire Investigations
Fire Prevention/Station Tours for Local
Schools and Community
Emergency Medical/CPR Training
Gerald Woommavovah, Emergency Services Coordinator
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Division of Education
assistance with vocational training programs,
resume preparation, supportive services as well as
needs related payments. Higher Education serves
eligible tribal members with a supplemental
scholarship nationwide; Youth Services provides
supplemental assistance for tribal and other
Native Americans in the area of school supplies,
school fees, awards banquet, Youth Camps,
After School Homework assistance and parent
committee collaboration. Youth Supplemental
Fund provides school clothing assistance to tribal
members PreK to 12th grade nationwide.
Pictured left to right are:
Dorna Battese, Division Director; Alex Chino, Education and Training
Assistant; Jamie Nelson, Youth Services Coordinator.
The Pawnee Nation has integrated employment,
training, and related services through Public Law
102-477 to serve the Native American population
of our service area. All departments administered
by the 477 staff target the economically
disadvantaged, unemployed, or under employed.
The mission of the Pawnee Nation Education
Division is to provide educational and supportive
services to Pawnee Nation tribal members and
federally recognized tribal members residing in
Pawnee County to enable members to obtain the
skills needed to become productive individuals
and contributors to their respective families and
community. The Education & Training component
provides services such as: assisting with job
searches, temporary job training placements,
EDUCATION: 918-762-32277
FAX: 918-762-3662
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During 2016 the program experienced many
changes such as creating an updated “Te Tu Koo”
(It’s All Right Here) Official Handbook, standard
operating procedures were implemented; a new
IEEP (Individual Employment/Education Plan was
adopted and new guidelines for Summer Youth
Work Experience was included. Other major
changes occurred in staffing. The Youth Services
Coordinator (YSC) resigned in July, and the
Division Director resigned in August. However,
the program continued when a new YSC, Jamie
Nelson was hired in August. The program became
fully staffed by December with the hiring of
Dorna Riding In-Battese as Division Director and
Alexandria Chino as the Education & Training
Specialist. This new combination reflects both
youth and experience for the year ahead, and
we look forward to many exciting challenges
and opportunities to best serve the Nation’s
education and employment needs.
657 HARRISON STREET • PAWNEE, OK 74058
Learning Center
Pictured left to right are:
Pictured left to right are:
Christa Pratt (Director), Jada Kanuho (One Year Old Teacher), Melissa
MFarland (Assistant Director), Samantha Turner (3-4 Years Old, Room
teacher), and Vickie Reusch (3 year Old Teacher).
Crystal Hawkins (Assistant Director), Anna Pratt (Infant Room Teacher),
Janet McFarland (floater), Stephanie Sewell (1 Year Old Teacher).
The Pawnee Nation Learning Center provides
child care services for children eight weeks of age
through eight years old. We have our license through
the Oklahoma Department of Human Services as
a 2-Star Child
Care
Facility.
The
Pawnee
Nation Learning
Center
works
in
partnership
with the Child
Care
and
Development
Fund program which operates the Pawnee Nation
Child Care Assistance Program that offers child
care service assistance to qualified applicants.
The Pawnee Nation Learning Center also
accepts DHS subsidy, Private pay, and other
tribal subsidies.
TO QUALIFY FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE, THE
FOLLOWING CRITERIA MUST BE MET:
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Meet income guidelines
Parent or child has CDIB
Live in service area
Parents working or attending school
LEARNING CENTER: 918-762-3007
EARLY LEARNING CENTER: 918-762-3014
The Learning Center employs nine full-time
teachers and a part time cook in addition to the
Director and Assistant Director.
The daily schedule for children one year of age
and older include quality learning activities that
include center play, craft activities, circle time,
reading time, outdoor play, and rest time. Lesson
plans are made to focus on learning that is
developmentally appropriate to the child’s age.
Our school age children can have a snack
and work on homework at the afterschool program.
They also enjoy time in the gym and outside as
weather permits. Summer time activities include
some learning time to keep fresh the math and
reading skills they have learned during the school
year.
The Children participate in various activities
throughout the year.
804 MORRIS ROAD • PAWNEE, OK 74058
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Office of Historic Preservation
The Pawnee Nation Office
of Historic Preservation
(OHP) assumed the duties
that the Oklahoma State
Historic
Preservation
Officer (SHPO) formerly
exercised on Pawnee
Nation owned properties
in the State of Oklahoma
in May 2011. The tribal
owned properties include
the Pawnee Nation Reserve, four cemeteries
surrounding the reserve, the Pawnee Nation
Cultural Learning Center, property at Chilocco,
properties in Nebraska, and any other properties
which are “restricted” or held in “trust” for the
people of the Pawnee Nation by the Federal
Government of the United States. Authority for
the Pawnee Nation (OHP) arises by Resolution of
the Pawnee Business Council (PBC), the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) and its
implementing legislation as found in the Code of
Federal Regulations at 36 CFR Part 800, as well
as the National Environmental Protection Act
(NEPA), among other legislative acts and Executive
Orders. Funding for the Office is provided by a
yearly Operations Grant from the National Park
Service and enforcing Section 106 of the NHPA
to generate income for consultation with areas
of historical significance. In 2016, the Pawnee
Nation OHP responded to a total of 478 Requests
for Section 106-related Consultation Reviews and
brought in an income of $371,600.00.
The Tribal Historic Preservation Officer also
serves as the Repatriation Officer. These
repatriation responsibilities include; consulting
with Museums, Historical Societies, Federal
Agencies, and Universities, etc. as well as the
Pawnee Nation Cultural Committee. The Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation
Act (NAGPRA) allows the Pawnee Nation to claim
culturally affiliated human remains, funerary
objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural
patrimony for repatriation. Section 10 of NAGPRA
authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make
grants to museums, Indian tribes, and Native
Hawaiian organizations to assist in consultation,
documentation, and repatriation of Native
American “cultural items.” In 2016, the Pawnee
Nation OHP repatriated two Pawnee ancestors
from the Yale Peabody Museum and one Pawnee
ancestor from the US Army Corps of Engineers
Kansas City District. The THPO also repatriated
Pawnee Eagle Corn from the North Central
Regional Plan Introduction Station (NCRPIS).
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On October 1, 2015, THPO, Andrew Knife Chief
purchased a Truck for CRD. In November of
2015, THPO, Andrew Knife Chief, established the
Cultural Resources Division to house the following
offices and programs; THPO, Repatriation,
Museum, Language, and Culture. On November
9, 2015, Herb Adson was hired as the Cultural
Resources Division Director. On November 23,
2015, the THPO Administrative Assistant, Martha
Only A Chief was hired as Cultural Resources
Division Administrative Assistant and continues
to assist the THPO with Section 106 Consultation
Documentation. In December of 2015, Andrew
Knife Chief resigns as THPO and is hired as the
Executive Director of the Pawnee Nation. On
January 25, 2016, Micheal Knife Chief is hired
as the THPO. In May of 2016, Mr. Adson and the
Repatriation Committee agreed to form the
Cultural Committee to include repatriation,
Pawnee language, and Pawnee culture in general.
MISSION:
The Pawnee Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Office
is committed to the repatriation of Pawnee ancestors,
preserving the culture and history of the Pawnee people.
GRANTS:
The THPO completed and submitted the final narrative
reports for the NAGPRA Training Grant and the THPO HPF
Grants including FY2015 and FY2016 to the National Park
Service. The THPO also helped write and submit the NAGPRA
Consultation/Documentation Grant. The grant was awarded
to the Nation and as a result, we were able to hire a new
employee, the NAGPRA Project Coordinator. The grant
objectives consist of the following; create a tribal specific
database for repatriation, develop a repatriation plan,
complete four repatriations, and give a presentation to
the Pawnee Nation tribal citizens, PBC, Chief’s Council and
Cultural Committee.
EVENTS:
The THPO/CRD hosted the seven (8) following events; Chief’s
Day, Full Blood Day, Veteran’s Homecoming Story Telling and
Museum Opening, Walter Echo-Hawk NAGPRA Presentation,
CRD Wichita Visitation Meal and Museum Opening, Arikara
Reunion, Pawnee Language/Cultural Classes, and Hand
Games.
PRESENTATIONS:
The THPO gave seventeen 17 presentations for the
following; Pawnee Nation Fracking Summit, CRD Chief’s Day,
Domestic Violence Tihirasa Spring Break Youth Camp, CRD
Full Blood Day, Pawnee Seed Preservation Project/Diabetes
3 VS 3 Basketball Tournament, Yargo Elementary School and
for Native American Heritage Month; Pawnee Elementary
School, Pawnee High School Classes, Frontier Middle School
classes, and Pawnee Nation After School Program.
DONATIONS RECEIVED:
The THPO received the following donations; Pawnee
artifacts (found in Genoa, NE area) donated by Ruth Alice
Maurice (transferred from Archaeologist, Nancy Carlson at
the Genoa, NE U.S. Indian School Museum), Pawnee artifacts
(found in Genoa, NE area) donated by Carol Hammons of
Oregon, Pawnee Homecoming Programs donated by Pawnee
tribal citizen, Stephen Bird, repatriation blankets donated
by the Pawnee Chapter of the Native American Church (NAC),
and a hand made picture of the Arikara Chiefs donated by
the Robert Bear Jr. Family (Arikara).
PAWNEE PROPERTY UPDATES:
The THPO made many visits to the Chilocco property to
meet with the University of Multi-Spectral Laboratories
for consultation. A few of the buildings were successfully
renovated to the original historical detail. The THPO and CRD
Director have contacted the Pawnee Nation Transportation
Office, BIA Office, and a gate with a sign was created at
Twin Mounds. The THPO also made arrangements with the
Kaw THPO to schedule Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) on
the property for May 2017. This project may include tree
eradication, fencing, and grave markings.
FURTHERMORE:
The THPO visited Pawnee historical sites and museums in
Kansas and Nebraska including the Pawnee Indian Village
Museum in Republic, KS, Pahuk in NE, several sites in Genoa,
NE area, THPO and CRD Administrative Assistant attended
the Remembering and Honoring Ceremony for a Pawnee
woman buried at the Hiawatha Insane Asylum for Indians
in Canton, SD, the THPO and tribal representatives Roger
Echo-Hawk and Walter Echo-Hawk met with Parametrix
Staff and Park Rangers at the Capulin National Monument
in Capulin, NM for an ethnographic study, the THPO also
traveled to Cannonball, North Dakota to deliver wood to the
Pawnee camp and provide assistance to the builder’s camp
and medical camp.
Thanks to the CRD Staff, Cultural Committee, Chief’s
Council, PBC, Pawnee Nation Staff, and NPS for
their support.
Cultural Resource Division
By-Laws and formed a new Museum Board.
CRD
seal
was
designed by Pawnee
Nation
Citizens
and is used on our
letterhead
and
t-shirt designs.
Pictured left to right are:
Meghan Rice, Martha Only A Chief, Micheal Knife Chief, and Herb Adson.
Cultural Resource Division (CRD) houses our
Language, Museum, Tribal Historic Preservation
Office (THPO), Native American Graves
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Repatriation and
Culture Departments.
Our Jurisdiction includes our Pawnee Reserve,
our cemeteries, Chilocco Property, property in
Nebraska, and property that is “Restricted or
held in trust” for our citizens by the federal
government.
Herb Adson is CRD Director, Marti Onlyachief is
Administrative Assistant, John Michael Knifechief
is THPO, and Maggie Rice is NAGPRA Specialist.
2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
CRD had two repatriations of human remains, one
in Dannebrog NB. And one in Harland County NB.
CRD applied for and received two grants. One
was a Cultural Resource Fund, which we used to
hire two Pawnee Linguists who started teaching
weekly language classes. The other grant was a
NAGPRA grant that allowed us to hire Maggie Rice
as NAGPRA Specialist.
We started a Chief’s Day, which takes place on
President’s Day, and hosted a Pawnee Full Blood
Day. These are done to honor our former chiefs
and our remaining full blood citizens.
CRD combined three previous committees into
one CRD Committee We also updated our Museum
We sponsored a
handgame during
National
Native
American
Month
and worked with
our local schools,
and other Pawnee Nation Divisions/Departments.
Our Division started a reunion with our Arikara
Relatives from North Dakota. Hopefully, this will
continue as an annual celebration it is a long
time vision of our old folks.
CRD also hosts one hour of Cultural Classes which
follows our weekly language class.
Some of CRD continuing work from 2015 was
hosting visitors at museum for our annual
homecoming, assisting our tribe with annual
Pawnee/Wichita “Kuskaharu”
Cultural
Resource
Division
assist
other
departments with their camps and cultural
events during 2016. CDR also attend regular
Chief’s Council Meetings to update them.
Our staff attended training to help and assist us
with our important jobs.
Our THPO Office continues to work with other
agencies for FCC compliance and section 106 of
National Historic Preservation Act.
OUR FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2016:
THPO brought in over $266,000.00
Anyone who would like further information
contact the Office at 918-762-3227.
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Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO)
1. 2016 TERO Generated $200,000+
in Revenues!
2. Provided 32 Paid Work Opportunities for
Pawnee’s and other Natives.
3. 18 Natives Received the OSHA 10 Hour
Construction Safety Certifications.
4. Provided Yard Service for 35 Elders.
Pictured left to right are:
Joseph Hawkins Jr., Compliance Officer;
Walterene “Rene” Hare,Administrative Assistant;
Steve Campos, Director.
PURPOSE OF TERO:
The purpose of the Pawnee Nation Tribal
Employment Rights Act is to assist in and require
the fair employment of Indians, to create
employment and training opportunities for
members of the Pawnee Nation and other Indians,
and to prevent discrimination against Indians in
the employment practices of employers who
are conducting business within the territorial
jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
Saving our Pawnee Elders over $30,000.00
in lawn care!
5. Provided over 20 ricks of fire wood for
Tribal Members.
6. Provided fresh Organic Garden Vegetables to
the Elder Meals through Debbie Echohawk.
7. Investigated and saved two Tribal
members jobs.
8. TERO provided firewood and support at
Standing Rock with two trips up to North
Dakota, Pawnee Camp.
TERO MISSION STATEMENT:
To improve the quality of life
for Pawnee Nation Members
through the development
and assertion of Native
American Preference laws
and the contracting rights
of preferential employment,
business
and
economic
opportunities within the
jurisdictional boundaries of
the Pawnee Nation.
PHONE: 918-762-3227 TERO
FAX: 918-762-3662 657 HARRISON STREET • PAWNEE, OK 74058
Welcome to the new
Pawnee Nation Playground.
Pirau Park- Pirau means
children’s in Pawnee (Peeda-oo). Pawnee Pride and
Pawnee Nation Health
Education in collaboration
with local business/
individual and other
Pawnee Nation Programs
came together to construct
the Park. The park is
centrally located next to
the Pawnee Nation Tribal
Police Department and is
open to the community.
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Pawnee Nation Gaming Commission
Our staff provides a fair and safe gaming
atmosphere by reviewing the personnel that
conducts gaming activities on our lands. We
license the following entities:
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Top Row: Arlo Frazier, Christie Hamby, Clark Pepper.
Bottom Row: Alicia Leadingfox, Ashley Hadix, Brenda Frazier.
The Pawnee Nation Gaming Commission is an
agency established by the Pawnee Business
Council. The Pawnee Nation Gaming Ordinance
was enacted in 1999. The ordinance created
the opportunity for Gaming Activities to be
conducted on Tribal Lands and created the
Gaming Commission to regulate the Gaming
Activities. The Gaming Commission’s goal is to
provide a safe environment to offer gaming and
protect the integrity of the games offered on
Nation Lands.
The Gaming Commission holds regular meetings
at 5:30 PM on the twice every month. The
meetings are open to the public. This year the
Gaming Commission held at least one meeting
every month.
The Gaming Commission is funded by the
assessment of revenues from Casino Operations
on Pawnee Nation Lands. This assessment is a rate
that is decided each year and levied against the
previous year’s Casino Operations Gross Gaming
Revenue as certified by each annual Audit.
This year, the total of the assessments against
Casino Operations was $498,366.10.
N ATION
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THE R E AT
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The Gaming Commission currently oversees
the operation of the Manned Surveillance at
StoneWolf Casino. As a stipulation of manned
surveillance, the operations room must be
continuously staffed. There are many equipment
requirements as well.
We look to improve upon
the systems in place as
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well as the operations
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room that is located at
Stonewolf Casino, along
with the expansion.
Training for the addition
of table games will be
a primary focus for the
next year.
Fees generated from these activities help offset
the costs of performing the required checks and
references. This is an essential process when
reviewing the role of the Gaming Commission and
its functions. We are making sure that we have
honest people conducting the gaming activities
and protecting the assets of the Nation. This is one
of the parts of the Commission that is reviewed
periodically by State and Federal authorities.
We have personnel who investigate areas of
concern as well as oversee the maintenance and
operation of the casinos at the Gaming facilities.
These investigations and reports on activity are
reviewed by our Commission at every meeting.
Changes or revisions of procedure are then
recommended or approved. In the past year,
multiple rule changes and revisions to the Gaming
Ordinance were accomplished which allowed:
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Customers 18 and over to visit
StoneWolf Casino
More clear definition of who’s eligible to
receive promotional prizes
One of our primary goals this coming year will
be to assist in every way possible with the new
expansion and the expansion of game offerings
at Stonewolf Casino. We are excited looking
forward to the new challenges and opportunities
this coming year.
Gaming Commission
Pictured left to right are:
Gaming Facilities
Employees of Gaming Facilities
Employees of Vendors who provide gaming
related services to licensed Facilities
Pictured left to right are:
Top Row: Daniel Sherron, Member; James Rice, Secretary;
Lyle Fields, Member; Stephen Bird, Vice-Chairman.
Bottom Row: Chris McCray, Chairman; Arthur L. Attocknie, Director.
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Tax Commission
and jewelry/food vendors on tribal land. It is also
responsible for a collection of revenues on oil and
gas sales on Pawnee Nation jurisdictional land.
The Pawnee Nation Tax Commission issues Pawnee
Nation Tribal automobile, boat, and travel trailer
tags to tribal members residing in the State
of Oklahoma, have an established Oklahoma
residence, valid Oklahoma driver’s license, and
insurance verification. The Pawnee Nation Tax
Commission staff keeps apprised of any changes
in regulations related to tribal governments to
ensure the best services/functions to our Pawnee
tribal members.
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THE R E AT
OF THE P
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N ATION
The
Pawnee
Nation Tax
Commission provides oversight
for the Pawnee Nation Tax
Commission office. The Pawnee
Nation Tax Commissioners are
Kathy Daniels, Tax Director;
Martha OnlyAChief, Assistant Director, Mariah
ShieldChief Gover, Secretary; Beverly Zotigh,
Treasurer; and Ann Collins, Sergeant at Arms. The
Tax Commission office is staffed by Lyle Fields,
Tax Manager, and Dina Johnson, Tax Assistant.
The primary responsibilities are the issuance of
Pawnee Nation tribal tags, the collection of sales
tax on merchandise, tobacco and liquor sales
within tribal jurisdiction. The Tax Commission
issues business permits related to tobacco sales
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Pictured left to right are:
Dina Johnson, Tax Assistant and Lyle Fields, Tax Manager
The
merchandise
depicts the Pawnee
Nation Tribal seal,
Tribal flag or other
designs reflecting
the Pawnee culture.
Merchandise
includes, but is not
limited to, t-shirts,
sweatshirts, bibs,
tote bags, towel
bags, refrigerator magnets, tribal seal/flag
patches, Pawnee Nation tribal flag and Veteran
flag, tribal seal window decals, tribal seal lapel
pin, and desktop Pawnee flags.
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The Pawnee Business Council then utilizes the
revenue income generated by the Pawnee Nation
Tax Commission on behalf of the Pawnee Nation
to supplemental tribal programs and tribal
operational needs.
PHONE: 918-762-3624 TAX COMMISSION
FAX: 918-762-4029 P.O. BOX 438 • PAWNEE, OK 74058
PAWNEE NATION FLAG
The miniature stars and stripes of the blue field
symbolize America. The Plains Indian tribes called
the Pawnee “Wolves” because of their cunning and
courage. Thus, the emblem of the wolf was created
and retained the double meaning of “Chaticks si
Chaticks” or Men of Men.
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Crossed on the blue field is a peace pipe and
tomahawk; the peace pipe standing for peace and
the tomahawk for war.
The Nine arrowheads emblematic of the wars in
which the Pawnees fought in the service of their
country; the Indian wars, the Spanish-American
War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam
War, Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom,
and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The flag means Pawnee Indians, in peace and war,
are always courageous and loyal to America.
Like the flag of the United States, the Pawnee Indian
Flag should never be desecrated and it should never
touch the ground.
Designed by Brummett EchoHawk.
Department of Tribal Operations
BUILDING RENTALS
Responsible for all building rentals on the
Pawnee Nation grounds.
Bottom Row: Coral Aguilera, Housekeeper; Amber Burger,Admin. Asst.;
Steven Moore JR, Housekeeper; Helen Pickering, Housekeeper;
Richard Shade, Groundskeeper.
FROM JANUARY 2016 TO DECEMBER 2016:
• the Roam Chief Building was rented out
approximately 105 times
• the community building rented out for
approximately 124 times
• the Multi-Purpose was rented out
approximately 31 times
• the Campgrounds was rented out
approximately 11 times
• the gymnasium was rented out 15,
• Roundhouse was rented out approximately
9 times
The Department of Tribal Operations is
responsible for numerous tasks. The following is
a list and brief description of duties:
INSURANCE
Responsible for all building, vehicle and
equipment insurance.
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Responsible for mowing, weed eating, edging
and spraying all tribal grounds.
BURIAL SERVICES
Responsible for getting the building secured
and set up for funeral services as well as
preparing the gravesite for the family.
Pictured left to right are:
Top Row: Faron Thompson, Water Tech; Jimmy Jestes, Division Director;
Robert Pratt JR,Groundskeeper; Ron Cooper, Maintenance.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Responsible for upkeep and repairing of all
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 and sewer lines.
UPKEEP OF UTILITIES
Responsible for repairing and replacing
all water and sewer lines.
COMPLIANCE OF WATER QUALITY
Responsible for keeping the utilities and water
system in compliance with EPA standards. The
2016 Consumer Confidence Report is available
online at www.pawneenation.org under the
Division of Property Management tab.
Building Rentals
FIRE SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION
Responsible for having the building and fire
extinguishers certified and checked yearly.
IHS HOUSEKEEPING
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining
housekeeping at IHS.
Available Facilities and Rental Rates per Day
BILLING OF UTILITIES
Responsible for all billing for the utilities.
Currently, the Pawnee Nation has 36 customers.
PHONE: 918-762-2273
CEMETERIES
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all
cemeteries within the Pawnee Nation.
PAWNEE TRIBAL
FACILITY
Tribal Members &/or
Organizations
Non- Tribal Members&/or
Organizations
ROUND HOUSE
COMMUNITY BUILDING
CAMP GROUNDS
MULTI PURPOSE
CENTER
WELLNESS
CENTER/GYM
ROAM CHIEF CENTER
BIG ROOM
ROAM CHIEF CENTER
SMALL ROOM
WELLNESS CENTER
CONCESSION STAND
50.00
NO COST
NO COST
100.00
100.00
50.00
35.00
200.00
CLEANING FEE /
SECURITY
DEPOSIT
100.00
50.00
100.00
100.00
125.00
250.00
150.00
100.00
200.00
100.00
50.00
100.00
100.00
50.00
100.00
100.00
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
For questions concerning Pawnee Nation Tribal Operations or building rentals, please
contact the office during regular business hours at 918-762-2273.
PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL OPERATIONS
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Pawnee Nation Housing Authority
Pictured left to right are:
Top Row: Jim Littlesun, George Gardipe, George Pratt.
Bottom Row: Millie Chapman, Jackie White, Mary Hawkins, Linda Jestes.
MISSION STATEMENT
To meet the housing needs of the Pawnee Nation
members and other Native Americans living in
the jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation.
The Pawnee Nation Housing Authority is the
Tribally Designated Housing Authority for the
Pawnee Nation and administers the NAHASDA
Indian Housing Block Grant funds to provide
housing and housing services for low-income
applicants. Some services may be offered to
medium or higher income applicants with NonNAHASDA funds.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 to
5:00 p.m. The office is located at 126 EagleChief
Drive in Pawnee, OK. The phone is 918-762-3454,
E-mail pawneenationha@sbcglobal.net.
SERVICES PROVIDED:
• NAHASDA Low-Income housing
• NAHASDA Lease Purchase housing
• NON-NAHASDA housing – Open rentals
without income restrictions.
• Down Payment Assistance for
first-time Homebuyers
• Homebuyer Education & Budgeting Classes
• Emergency Assistance for rent, utilities and
homeless
• Rental Assistance for College Students
• Assistance for Youth Activities – 1st priority
are children living in Pawnee Nation
Housing units.
• Partner with Pawnee Nation Health Programs
to assist applicants.
• Partner with the Pawnee Nation Department
of Transportation & Safety in support of new
roads.
• Modernization for privately owned homes.
Priority: Pawnee Nation elders.
2016 PROJECTS
Constructed two Elderly Duplexes
Constructed an Above Ground Storm Shelter –
Capacity (40) located on Hawthorne Street.
Donated funds to the Summer Youth Ball Program
OFFICE STAFF:
Linda Jestes, Executive Director
Mary Hawkins, Housing Tech
Jackie White, Finance
Jim LittleSun, Maintenance Project Manager
George Pratt, Maintenance
George Gardipe, Maintenance
Roger Pickering, Maintenance
PHONE: 918-762-3454 PAWNEE NATION HOUSING AUTHORITY
FAX: 918-762-2284 126 EAGLE CHIEF DRIVE • PAWNEE, OK 74058
Pawnee Business Council adopted Resolution #16-75
Supporting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s Objection of the Dakota Access Pipline Construction.
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Human Resource Committee
The Human Resource Committee (HRC) has
enjoyed a productive year developing policies
that provide a uniformed system of personnel
administration for the employees of the Pawnee
Nation. These policies establish set standards
to ensure the terms, conditions, and privileges
of employment are impartially and universally
applied to all personnel matters by tribal
administrative staff to recruit, select, and
supervise the workforce of the Pawnee Nation.
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APPROVED 2016 POLICIES:
HRC Committee members and staff in 2016 include
Tiffany Frietze, Christal Windholz, Matthew
Bellendir, Jamie Nelson, Roberta Ahdunko,
President Bruce Pratt (ex-officio) and Executive
Director Andrew Knife Chief (ex-officio). Their
dedication and commitment are instrumental in
our success.
Pictured left to right are:
Top Row: Stephen Bird, Ben Stewart, Phyllis Soxie.
Bottom Row: Samantha Peters, and Muriel Robedeaux.
Pictured left to right are:
Joseph Hawkins Jr., Pius Spottedhorsechief, Lyle Fields.
The Pawnee Business Council approved by
resolution in 2016.
Election Commission
Cost of Living Allowances
Alcohol & Drugs in the Workplace
Involuntary Termination
Changes in Assignment
Paid Time Off
Final Pay
Exit Interview
General Leave Policy
Housing Authority Commissioners
Sports Commission
Liquor Control Commission
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General Health Benefit Policy
Contents of File
Temporary Employment Status
Flex Time
Leave Sharing
Compensatory Time
Holiday Leave
Outside Employment
Selection Method and Criteria
and Tardiness/Early Department.
Pictured left to right are:
Zach Rice, Sergeant-at-Arms; Jamie Nelson, Secretary;
Cecelia Hawkins, Chairperson.
Pictured left to right are:
Top Row: Jon James, Jim Thompson, Joan Roberts, Lester Sun Eagle.
Bottom Row: Deidre Yerbic, Linda Jestes.
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It was a very
exciting year in
2016 for Pawnee
Tribal Development
with
tremendous
business
growth
occurring. Several
accomplishments
and initiatives for
the year include
the following; total job opportunities available
within the umbrella of PTDC is at an all-time
high, the employment percentage of Pawnee
tribal members has continued to grow throughout
Pawnee Employees
Total Employees
1/1/13
# of
% of
Employees Employees
28
128
22%
n/a
1/1/14
# of
% of
Employees Employees
32
130
25%
n/a
the year and surpassed company high records
on multiple occasions, our presence within the
Pawnee community and surrounding areas has
significantly increased with the addition of Pani
Star Designs and Kuruks, LLC., and our largest
business operation (StoneWolf Casino) launched
an expansion project that will drastically help our
efforts in becoming more competitive with casinos
around the area. The long-term strategies that
are in place are going to significantly improve our
efforts for future growth, especially in meeting
our goal of increasing job opportunities for tribal
members and maximizing revenue.
1/1/15
# of
% of
Employees
Employees
33
132
25%
n/a
1/1/16
# of
% of
Employees Employees
43
150
29%
n/a
1/1/17
# of
% of
Employees
Employees
47
155
31%
n/a
Table and Graph created by HR Coordinator, Jamie Suneagle-George
Notes:
There was a 9.0% increase in Pawnee employment percentage from January 1st, 2013
There were 19 more Pawnees recorded as active employees on 1/1/17 than on 1/1/13, thus, approximately $600,000 more is being injected annually into Pawnee Households, Pawnee
Employee Development, and Pawnee Labor Expenses by PTDC than four years ago. (Calculated with average wage @ 25% labor burden rate). This is also a very low projection on the
labor burden rate that could potentially be as high as 50% in some cases depending on a variety of factors.
Total Employees is the number of active employees. This does not include vacant positions or total number of jobs available.
PTDC PAYMENTS TO PAWNEE NATION
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
DISTRIBUTIONS
718,000
1,475,000
1,485,000
1,500,000
1,400,000
GAMING COMMISSION
400,203
562,905
416,323
401,586
535,606
RENT TO TRIBE
105,417
112,190
121,875
118,916
113,333
LICENSES, PERMITS & TERO
17,215
18,007
27,648
146,699
217,816
TOTAL PAID TO THE PAWNEE NATION
1,240,835
2,168,102
2,050,846
2,167,201
2,266,755
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PANI STAR DESIGNS
In November of 2016, we held our Grand Opening
for our new retail and screen printing business
venture, Pani Star Designs. Although the store
opened many months before the Grand Opening,
we postponed the ribbon cutting until we felt
confident that this store was ready to take on
the demand for custom designs and screen
production that is available within the
local and surrounding areas. Efforts that
have contributed to our confidence in
the future of the business include the
following; a redesign in the organizational
structure that includes four highly skilled
and talented staff members capable of
producing exceptional custom work,
improved systems and processes for
more efficient administration and
business management, expanded retail
selection for both apparel and nonapparel items, renovations made to
the interior and exterior of the facility,
increased capabilities to take on larger
orders including 1,000+ shirts. We encourage
everybody to come in and experience our new
business and to highly recommend this unique
operation to friends, family, coworkers, etc. for
all your custom needs. Don’t forget; first-time
customers get 10% off entire purchase!
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Kuruks, LLC.
ELOHI, LLC sold majority share interest to PTDC in January 2016. In February of 2016, ELOHI, LLC
was renamed KURUKS, LLC to reflect its majority share interest (Pawnee ownership). KURUKS
performs construction management, other construction services, and specialty type construction
contracting.
PROJECTS COMPLETED AND WORK ON IN 2016 CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
The Gate Church – King’s Daycare Facility
RedStone Construction – Grove Casino Access Floor Sub Contract
Standing Rock Winter Camp – KURUKS provided pre-construction services
Scott Rice – rework of ceiling in Corporate Facility
StoneWolf Casino Expansion – This project is being performed as a joint venture between Arrowhead
Builders, LLC. and Kuruks, LLC.
KURUKS continues to grow and looks to diversify into Government contracting in 2017.
KURUKS PROJECTS 2016
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StoneWolf Expansion
In 2016 the construction began on the StoneWolf Casino Expansion. After much planning,
design and pre-construction work, dirt started turning in September. The project is currently
expected to be completed by the end of May 2017.
The casino expansion will consist of an additional 150 slot machines and four table games.
Howlers will also see an increase in seating capacity by 18 additional seats. The project
includes a much-needed back of house add-on that will house management offices, IT support
capacity, security space and the Pawnee Nation manned surveillance addition.
For contact information or to find out more
about Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation,
please visit our website at pawneetdc.com.
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THE
VALUE
OF BEING IN
IT TOGETHER
You’ll talk about that do-it-yourself project for years and show it off to your friends.
Laugh about what went wrong and how you made it right. At True Value® we think of
projects as adventures — a way to bring people closer. We’re more than just tools,
supplies and paint. We’re about the value of accomplishment, and that warm feeling
you get, knowing you did it together.
Pawnee True Value
Lumber
405 Sixth Street
Pawnee, OK 74058
918-762-2750
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