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Pawnee nation and Pawnee nation College
employees recognized
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Pawnee nation of oklahoma P.l. 102-477
Program Honored
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April/May 2012
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Chaticks si Chaticks - APRIL/MAY 2012
Message from the President
NOWA!
Greetings to all members of
the great Pawnee Nation.
As we come up to this time
of year many people think of
Easter and associate it with
bunny rabbits, eggs and baskets, but the true meaning of
Easter is the resurrection of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The Pawnee People have
always been spiritual people,
believing and praying to Atius
Tirawahut. When the missionaries came, the Pawnees were
not surprised that they brought
with them their teachings of
Jesus Christ. To the Pawnees
it was very reasonable that the
Father would have a Son. With
that I want to wish everyone a
joyous holiday as we celebrate the true meaning of Easter.
Mother’s Day is also coming up. This is a time to celebrate, thank and pay
tribute to all mothers. Our mothers are very special to us. So far this year we
have enjoyed different functions celebrating mothers with a Peyote meeting
and a handgame for a mother turning 90 years of age. Mothers have shown
their pride and honored their young ones in the arena and in handgames.
We look forward to great things happening in the near future. There are
many functions we look forward to, such as the Memorial Dance, the Homecoming and also the arrival of a custom Pendleton Blanket in the design of the
Pawnee Flag.
Once again I would like to reiterate that we are members of the greatest
Nation in the world, the Pawnee Nation. We are known as “Men of Men” or
“Chaticks si Chaticks”. We can do and achieve anything with prayer and support of one another.
Please pray for our Pawnee leaders, tribal members, employees and all Indian people, that we may have health, happiness and prosperity.
Photo Caption: President Marshall Gover. Photo by Jamie Nelson
Pawnee
Business
Council
Members
President:
Marshall Gover
Vice President:
Charles “Buddy” Lone Chief
Secretary:
Linda Jestes
Treasurer:
Roy Taylor
Council Seat 1:
Richard Tilden
Council Seat 2:
Karla Knife Chief
Council Seat 3:
Jimmy Fields
Council Seat 4:
Carol L Nuttle
Chaticks si Chaticks
Pawnee Nation
Communications Manager
Toni Hill
Media Contact:
communications@pawneenation.org
Cover Photo:
Pawnee Nation employees: (Top,
Left to Right) Richard Roubedeaux,
five years; Patrick LeadingFox, 15
years; David Kanuho, 15 years and
Monty Matlock, 15 years. (Bottom,
Left to Right) Suzanne Knife Chief,
five years, President Marshall Gover
and Florissa Kanuho, 25 years.
Pawnee Nation employees not
pictured: James Rice, five years and
Steve Moore, five years.
Pawnee Nation College employees not pictured: Randa Shemwell,
10 years and
Amber Whiteshirt, five years.
Photo by Toni Hill
Chaticks si Chaticks -APRIL/MAY 2012
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April/May 2012
education
april 22 - 28
Free General Educational Development (GED) Title Vi senior Program
classes are ongoing until May. Classes are held Bingo held from 12:30 to 1:30 every Wednes- Pawnee Nation Learning Center celebrates the
on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 - 8 p.m. in day and a 50/50 raffle and bake sale sponsored lives of children. Planned events include “A
every other Friday beginning April 6. Donated Walk to Remember,” “Teaching and Teachers
the Cultural Learning Center. For more
information, contact Matt Jim, Youth Services baked items are accepted and chances are three Matter,” “Share a Book,” “Go Blue” and “Family Appreciation Day.” For more information,
(3) for $1. For more information, contact the
coordinator, at (918)762-3227.
call (918) 762-2489.
Title VI Senior Program at (918) 762-4042.
Health
July 6
april 13, May 9 & 23
Substance Abuse Program (SAP)
Pawnee Business Council Meetings held in the Deadline to enroll in the fall 2012 term of the
Every Wednesday of the month, the SAP
Higher Education Program. Visit the Pawnee
Roam Chief Building. For more information,
support group meets from 7 - 8 p.m. in the
Nation Web site or call (918) 762-3227 for
call (918) 762-3621.
SAP building. For more information, call
details.
( 918) 762-2153.
april 22
Kitkahaki Dance sponsored by Kitkahaki Chiefs Visit www.pawneenation.org for informaDiabetes Program
Ralph Haymond and Morgan Littlesun held at tion about the Pawnee Tribe and upcoming
On Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - noon and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. the Diabetes the Camp Grounds. For more information, con- events.
tact Ralph Haymond at (918)762-3821 or (918)
Program provides blood sugar checks. For
606-5520.
more information, call (918) 762-4045.
Earth, Wind and Fire offers emergency response Training
By Gerald Woommavovah
Emergency Coordinator
Photo by Toni Hill
forcement, Division of
Natural Resources and
Safety,
Information
Technology (IT), the
Division of Finance,
the Executive Office
and the Communications Department.
Other
jurisdictions from Pawnee
County that participated include the Pawnee County Emergency
Participants of the Oklahoma State-Wide Emergency Operations Center Functional Exercise, “Earth, Wind and Fire discuss strategy.
Manager, Pawnee County Commissioners, City
On Feb. 28, 2012, Pawnee Nation particiof
Pawnee
Emergency
Manager, Pawnee Fire
pated in the Oklahoma State-Wide Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) Functional Exercise, Department, City of Cleveland Emergency ManEarth, Wind and Fire. This exercise was coordi- ager, Cleveland Fire Department, Oklahoma
nated by the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Se- State Health Department, American Red Cross,
curity, the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Peninsula Fire Department and Basin Fire DeManagement and the Federal Emergency Man- partment.
This exercise established a learning environagement Agency Region VI.
EOCs throughout the state were asked to par- ment for emergency personal and community
ticipate as well as the Tribal Nations. Pawnee leaders to exercise emergency response plans,
Nation participants in the exercise included the policies and procedures.
To provide an effective exercise, experts
Department of Emergency Services, Law En-
and local representatives from numerous agencies participated in the planning process to assist
EOCs around the State to receive the adequate
training and knowledge needed to handle possible disasters in the future.
Earth, Wind and Fire consisted of two separate shifts and required briefings between the
two shifts. Interjections were given out throughout each shift and required replies back to the
State EOC within a timely manner.
Scenarios included tornados, a sink hole on
Highway 64, wide power outages, road damages, road blockage, structure fires, animal control
problems and sheltering throughout the county.
Pawnee Nation’s EOC has been in operation since February 2011 and is always being
improved to meet and adapt to the community’s
needs.
Pawnee Nation’s IT Department has done a
great job in keeping this EOC up and running
and providing vital technical support while
emergency operations are in full force.
Pawnee Nation now has an established process and the needed technology at hand to respond and manage incidents and disasters that
may affect our community.
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The 2012 Public Law
102-477 National Conference was held at the Grand
Traverse Resort and Spa in
Acme, Mich., March 5 8.
An award ceremony
was held at the last general
session of the conference
on Thursday, March 8.
There are four Awarding Official Technical
Representatives (AOTRs)
employed by the Office of Indian Energy and
Economic Development
(OIEED) that are responsible for providing support
and overseeing a certain
number of tribes’ P.L. 102477 programs.
Each of the AOTRs
presented an award to one
of their tribes, but they also
voted on one program as the
Submitted photo
by Freda Tippeconnie
Education Division Director
Freda Tippeconnie holds the plaque awarded to the
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma P.L. 102-477 Program.
“Program of the Year.”
This year that award
was given to the Pawnee
Nation of Oklahoma P.L.
102-477 Program.
The Pawnee Nation 477
Program AOTR is Jeffery
Barwick. He came to Pawnee in March 2011 to complete a program review. He
was very impressed with
the amount of support we
receive from our Council,
which included the purchase of the Berry Building
and the renovation of the
upstairs for our Education
Offices, classrooms and
computer lab.
Barwick was also
pleased with the way our
staff was cross-trained and
able to work together to
provide services for our clients.
Submitted photo
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma P.L. 102-477 Program Honored
The plaque awarded to the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
P.L. 102-477 Program.
Native American Finding Critical, Supporters Needed
by Freda Tippeconnie
Education Division Director
The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma currently receives Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) funding from
the Department of Labor through
our Public Law 102-477 Program,
which is the largest program within
the Education Division.
WIA is the principal workforce
development legislation in the United States.
The focus of our P.L. 102-477
Program is to improve the quality of
the workforce, reduce welfare dependency and enhance the production and effectiveness of our clients.
Some of the services we provide
include assisting with job searches,
temporary job training placements,
assistance with vocational training
programs, resume preparation, supportive services, as well as needsrelated payments.
One of the most prevalent activities within our 477 Program is the
Summer Youth Work Program.
However, these services are currently in danger.
Taxpayers currently pay to provide 47 separate federal job training
programs, but 33 of these programs
are said to overlap and provide the
same types of services for participants.
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx
(R-NC) introduced H.R. 3610, the
Streamlining Workforce Development Programs Act on Dec. 8, 2011
in an effort to combine these job
training programs and improved
services.
Foxx’s idea is to pool the 33 programs that duplicate services into
four Workforce Investment Funds,
which are the following. The Work-
force Investment Fund, The State
Youth Workforce Investment Fund,
The Veterans Workforce Investment
Fund and The Targeted Populations
Workforce Investment Fund.
This would have a negative
impact on our Indian and Native
American (INA) programs because
the funding that has been distributed to the 163 tribes, tribal organizations, consortia, community organizations across the country (19 in
Oklahoma) would be moved from
the federal to the state level.
It will be up to the states to determine how the money would be
distributed, which is a violation of
our sovereignty.
H.R. 3610 has been referred to
12 different committees for review
and comment.
It is very important for everyone
to speak up, from the youth that participate in the summer youth work
programs in our various communities to the program participants we
are trying to work with to increase
their education, training, employment, earnings and job retention.
Letters need to be written to ensure those people representing us
know what a detrimental effect H.R.
3610 will have on our communities.
Please contact our office at
education@pawneenation.org
or
(918)762-3227 for more information.
Also, feel free to visit http://
www.ninaetc.net/hr3610.pdf.
Example letters and templates
are also available at www.pawneenation.org.
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The WHPP Encourages Healthy Activity And Congratulates Winners
Photo by Crystal Underwood
tion Program (WHPP) Advisory Board, who voted
for the challenge to consider weight loss percentage
instead of actual weight
loss. The viewpoint remained that the participants were coming from
very different body shapes,
sizes, heights and weights.
A fair way to measure the
weight lost existed by determining the percentage
Third place winners, “The Spears,” Richard and Kacie Spears, received a
of a participant’s body three-month membership to the Pawnee Nation Fitness Center.
weight. On March 14, the
WHPP Board sponsored a
participants to change their eating habits and
healthy cook-out for all the parlifestyle behaviors to include healthy options.
ticipants in congratulating them on
For more information, please contact HPDP
their accomplishments. Along with
Healthy Nation Program at (918) 762-2153.
the cook-out was a fun activity and the announcement of
First-place winners “The Pokes,” Darrel Banning and Tiffany Frietze, show off
their certificates. “The Pokes” also won the consolidated entry fee and money
gained from the weigh-ins.
The Tiny Tot Basketball League had a total of
102 boys and girls, from 2nd through 5th grades,
participate, 34 percent were Native American.
By organizing leagues, physical activity has increased for the 102 students that participated in
basketball. This is creating a social approach towards a physical activity environment. The students practiced twice a week for an hour each
with games on Saturdays. The goal was to increase the support and encouragement offered to
the participants that will lead to increased physical activity and confidence in the ability to work
out.
The Weight Loss Challenge, which kicked
off Jan. 9, ended on March 12. This challenge
was created by the Wellness and Health Promo-
winners.
First place winners, who received the
consolidated entry fee and money gained
from the weigh-ins, were the “The Pokes,”
Darrel Banning and Tiffany Frietze. Second place winners were “The Mustangs,”
Robbie Harjo and Jackie Beard and third
place winners were the “The Spears,”
Richard and Kacie Spears who received
a six-month membership and three-month
membership respectively to the Pawnee
Nation Fitness Center.
It was great to see how many participants finished the competition. The goal
of the two-month competition was to get
Photo by Toni Hill
Photo by Crystal Underwood
By Suzy Knife Chief
HP/DP Healthy Nation Coordinator
Pam Ellis, R.N. (l) and Renee Cravens R.N. assist with documenting
vital statistics. Cravens holds up the equivalent of five pounds of fat.
Human Resources Application Procedures Change
In an effort to become paperless and more efficient, the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma’s office of Human Resources will now require applicants to
apply online at www.pawneenation.org. Applicants will be able to access a link to our online application. A valid email address is required in order
to apply for any vacancies.
For more information, contact Shelby Exum, Human Resource specialist at (918) 762-3621 x52 or via email at hrspecialist@pawneenation.org.
news from Human Resources
Pa w n e e
N at i o n
welcomes
Dawna Bowman was selected as Accountant. Ms. Bowman began her new position on
Feb. 21, 2012.
Jannae Kanuho was selected as Housekeeper. Ms. Kanuho began her new position on
Feb. 20, 2012.
Ramona Horsechief was selected as Head Cook. Ms. Horsechief began her new position
on Jan. 18, 2012.
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Construction Continues For The U.S. 64 Entrance To Tribal Complex
By Toni Hill
Communications Manager
Concrete beams form the foundation of the bridge. Picture taken Jan. 11, 2012.
Safety (PN DOTS) will begin making plans for Phase ll, which will
include roadway paving and the
formation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
Once finished, a new route will
be available for travel to and from
the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
offices, the Pawnee Nation College,
the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the
Pawnee Indian Health Services center, which provides medical services
for those living within the multicounty region.
Other entities benefited include
Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement,
the Pawnee Nation District Court
and many other Tribal offices and
programs.
“We would like to thank the citizens of Pawnee for their support,”
McCormick said. “This development could ease traffic burdens on
existing venues of travel without
having any known negative effects
on business revenue.”
The PN DOTS would like to remind the community that the use of
the bridge and roadway is restricted
until official notification.
Any concerns should be directed
to the PN DOTS at (918) 762-3655.
Editor’s note: Article updates
provided by Cecil Riding In and Jim
McCormick.
Photo by Cecil Riding In
Photo by Cecil Riding In
Photo by Cecil Riding In
mick, project manager.
“The final stage of
work will be to place the
Burmuda sod for additional slope and bank stabilization.”
This structure will
link the Pawnee Nation of
Oklahoma complex and
the Indian Health Services center to U.S. 64 East.
The bridge project
had sparked discussion
for more than a decade
due to a need for additional access to the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
headquarters.
Currently, the only
routes to the Tribal complex utilize the green
Cranes larger than the men who control them are used to lay the concrete beams. Picture taken Jan. 11,
bridge located on East
2012.
Harrison Street. This passage
cars daily, the Pawnee Nation (Busiis often blocked, and travel
The construction of a bridge ness Council) felt that another op- delayed, due to railroad usage.
over Black Bear Creek is progress- tion was necessary to ensure safe
Brawley Engineering Inc.
ing. The builder, Oklahoma Bridge and unrestricted travel.”
designed the new entry in compliThe bridge deck is in place lead- ance with federal standards required
Contractors, is based in Edmond,
ing to the creation of galvanized by the Federal Highway AdminisOkla.
“This project was not designed handrails, additional Rip –Rap bank tration.
to compromise existing business stabilization and final dirt work.
One area of focus involved con“The contractors have diligently firming proper water disbursement
revenue for Pawnee,” said Cecil
Riding In, Pawnee Nation transpor- continued their work throughout the to avoid potential flooding.
winter months, as the weather altation director.
Upon completion of all bridge
“However, based on the number lowed, and will be moving much of and dirt work, the Pawnee Nation
of commuters that currently use the their equipment and supplies from Department of Transportation and
existing pathways, more than 2,700 the job site soon,” said Jim McCor-
The finishing touches are being completed for the new bridge.
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Pawnee Indian Health Services Elevates Health Care Options
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By Toni Hill
Communications Manager
Photo by Toni Hill
Photo by Toni Hill
Photo by Toni Hill
sets new standards for i n c l u d i n g
health care delivery dental, pharand further advances macy, general
the health and well- medical and
ness of the American optometry,”
Indian and Alaska said Travis
Native people.”
Scott,
IHS
One of the major chief execuchanges involves the tive officer.
implementation of the “In order to
medical home type of meet the patreatment which as- tient volume
signs a regular health demand and
care provider to each provide high
patient. This allows quality care,
for the development we had to reof a professional rela- structure our
tionship between the appointment Patty Gordon, medical support assistant, visits with a client regarding
physician and client. system.”
medical needs.
This partnership en- According to
ministration involved phone covables the health care Scott, this new procedure eliminates erage. To combat this potential
provider to focus on the previous system of scheduling roadblock to care, the facility impleeach person’s unique three to four months in advance.
mented a Call Central area staffed
medical
background
Currently,
patients
are
provided
with an appointment clerk and a
Vicki Ketch, X-Ray technician, monitors screening results.
and needs.
with a business card upon check out registered nurse. The clerk handles
The Indian Health Service
Another area of advising them to call back within a calls involving chronic or routine
(IHS), an agency within the Depart- change embraces appointment four-week time frame to set an ap- visits while the nurse addresses situment of Health and Human Ser- scheduling. Based on the IPC foun- pointment.
ations potentially requiring a same
vices, is responsible for providing dation, the goal focuses on providThis revision has resulted in day appointment.
health benefits to American Indians ing appointment availability when a fewer no-shows and opportunities
The Call Central format also aland Alaska Natives.
patient wants and needs care.
to increase the efficiency of emer- lows the medical professional to ofThe access to health services for
“We see approximately 5,000 gency care.
fer remedies over the phone while
federally-recognized tribal mem- individuals a month for services
“Since we stated this proce- allowing access to a physician when
bers stemmed from agreements bedure, our no- appropriate.
tween the federal government and
show rate has
“The largest segment of our popthe tribes.
dropped from ulation is getting older meeting the
“The IHS is the principal fed30 to 15 per- demand for access to a provider will
eral health care provider and health
cent,” Scott be difficult,” Scott said. “We offer
advocate for Indian people, and its
said. “Not many services including five adult
goal is to raise their health status
only
does medical clinics and specialists; a peto the highest possible level,” said
this
allow diatrician, a podiatrist, a psycholoJoyce Oberly, performance imIHS to offer gist, a licensed social worker and
provement officer. “Our local IHS
better ser- four dentists. Our specialty clinics
facility, the Pawnee Indian Health
vice, but this include cardiology, rheumatology
Center (PIHC) provides health care
p r o c e d u r e and wound care.”
services to federally recognized
is more cost
To assist PIHS in providing the
American Indians.”
effective for best care, clients are asked to utilize
The PIHC is actively participatthe provid- the current phone system.
ing in the Improving Patient Care
ers and more
For same day appointments, call
(IPC) initiative.
efficient.”
(918) 762-6548 and for chronic/rou“The aim of the IPC program
Another tine care, call (918) 762-6539. For
is to change and improve the Indian
c h a l l e n g e informational inquires, individuals
Health system,” Oberly said. “The Dr. Gary Myers demonstrates a foot examination with the assistance of
faced by
may call the main line at (918) 762Mary Big Soldier, nurses’ assistant.
result will be a medical home that
PIHC’s ad- 2517.
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PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING NOTES
The following are only a brief
synopsis of topics and actions
taken by the Pawnee Business
Council (PBC). The PBC minutes range from seven to eleven
or more pages. If you would like
to review a complete set, please
contact the executive office.
Jan. 11, 2012 PBC Meeting:
All Council members were present and provided reports on their
meetings and Committees since
the last Council meeting. Executive Director Dawna Hare and
General Manager Roger Foster of
the Tribal Development Corporation (TDC) provided reports.
The minutes of the Dec. 14, 2011
and Dec. 28, 2011 PBC Meetings
were approved.
During the Executive Director’s
report, Ranger Monty Matlock
presented last minute information he had received regarding
the tribes water quality standards.
Council agreed to allow him to
submit the water quality standards
to the Environmental Protection
Agency approval.
Old Business:
1.
Letter of Intent – This item
is regarding a possible Internet
Pay Day Loan opportunity for the
Tribe. Attorney General Geoffrey
Standing Bear attended the meeting and provided his opinion regarding the information received.
He suggests that the TDC consider this item and that the Pawnee Nation consider updating its
banking codes to include a lending code. If the TDC does not accept this offer, the PBC can create
an LLC, update the lending codes
and accept the offer. At this time,
it is referred to the TDC Board of
Directors. No other action taken
at this time.
New Business (Added items):
1.
Approval of Budgets – The
Finance Director is still compiling information and asked that this
agenda item be tabled. Motion to
table carries.
Jan. 18, 2012, PBC Meeting:
Six Council members were present.
Richard Tilden and Jim
Fields were excused. There were
no Committee Reports or reports
from the Executive Director or
General Manager of the TDC.
This was intended to be a one-item
agenda, however President Gover
asked for two items to be added to
the agenda for discussion.
Executive Session:
2.
The Council reviewed a
confidential legal issue with attorneys from NARF. No action was
taken at this time. This was attorney/client privileged information
only.
New Business (Added items):
2.
President Gover asked permission from the Council to pursue
having a custom-made, Pawnee
Pendleton blanket designed. All
Council members present agreed
it was a good idea and additional
information will be brought to the
next full Council meeting. No
other action taken.
3.
President Gover also reported to the Council that he received a letter from the BIA that
a person is requesting to sell trust
land. The person that wants to buy
it is not Pawnee; therefore the BIA
requires the tribe’s permission
to sell the land. President Gover
suggests that the Council deny the
request and consider purchasing
the land for the tribe. Mrs. Hare
will get additional information and
request an appraisal and bring additional information to the next
Council meeting. No other action
was taken at this time.
Jan. 25, 2012, PBC Meeting
Seven Council members were
present. President Gover was
excused. Council members, the
Executive Director, and the TDC
General Manager provided reports on their activities since the
previous PBC meeting.
The minutes of the Jan. 11, 2012
and Jan. 18, 2012 PBC meeting
were approved.
Old Business:
1.
Appointments to TDC
Board of Directors – Resolutions
11-113 and 11-114 were tabled.
New Business:
1.
Resolution 12-01 – Reappointment to TDC Board was tabled. Council made a motion that
all tabled items be standing items
on the next agenda until they are
disposed of and the motion carried.
2.
Resolution 12-02 – ANA
Language Grant. The Resolution
was approved to submit the ANA
Language Grant.
3.
Request to purchase - The
Transportation Department had
three requests for purchases. Bids
were provided for each purchase
and all three were approved by
Council. These requests are to
purchase a Field Transportation
vehicle, the Goosebody truck bed
for the vehicle and a Line-Striping machine. The Transportation
Budget has sufficient funds in the
equipment line item for these purchases.
4.
Request to Purchase - The
Pawnee Nation College requested
to purchase 17 new computers and
software. They have carry-over
funds identified for this item.
Motion carries to approve the
purchase.
5. Godberson Lease - The
Property Department has negotiated the lease of what is known as
the “Day Property” that is adjacent to the Tribal Reserve. Mike
Godberson is willing to lease the
land again and the revised lease
was approved by Council.
6. Approval of Budgets: The
Budgets were tabled until Feb. 8.
7. Purchase of Pawnee Pendleton. This item was tabled to
determine the funding source.
8. Lucy Jim Allotment - The
Council requested additional information. The item was tabled
and a letter will be sent to the
BIA indicating the Pawnee Nation’s intent to purchase and requesting a list of all the heirs and
an appraisal.
9. Elmo Thomas Morgan –
Mr. Morgan thanked the Council
for their support of the American
Indian Exposition and his appointment as the Pawnee Director. He gave a brief report on the
Exposition and the new Princess,
Autumn Only A Chief. Mr. Morgan also asked Richard Tilden
and Roy Taylor to be among the
honored Veterans at the Native
American Marine Organization
ceremony that will be held on
Nov. 10, 2012. Both accepted.
Executive Session:
1. Resolution 12-03 – Approval of Settlement – Nez Perce v.
Salazar. No action was taken after coming out of Executive Session pending an opinion of Attorney General Geoffrey Standing
Bear.
PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING
NOTES continued on page 9.
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PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING NOTES
Feb. 4, 2012 Quarterly PBC Meeting:
appraisal was discussed. No action needed or taken at this time.
dential Settlement Agreement –
Nez Perce vs. Salazar.
Six Council members were present. Karla Knife Chief and Jim
Fields were excused. Executive
Director Dawna Hare provided an
introduction to the quarterly report and all division directors provided reports on their programs.
No business was conducted at this
meeting.
New Business:
After coming out of Executive
Session, Council tabled Resolution 12-03.
Feb. 8, 2012 PBC Meeting
Seven Council members were
present. Carol Nuttle was excused.
All Council members provided
a report on their meetings and
Committees since the last Council
meeting. Executive Director Dawna Hare and Cecil Sterne, Acting
Chairperson of the TDC provided
reports to Council. Mr. Sterne informed the Council that Mr. Roger
Foster was no longer employed for
the TDC.
The minutes of the Jan. 18, 2012
and Jan. 25, 2012 PBC meetings
were approved.
Old Business:
1.
Appointments to the TDC
Board – Resolutions 11-113 and
11-114 were tabled for one month.
2.
Appointment
to TDC
Board – Resolution 12-01 – This
was also tabled for one month.
3.
Approval of Budgets – The
budgets were tabled.
4.
Approval to Purchase
Pawnee Pendleton for resale –
Approved. Council approved a
Drawdown of Proceeds of Labor
by Resolution 12-04 to accomplish
the design and purchase of the
Pendleton blanket.
5.
Lucy Jim Allotment – Mrs.
Hare informed Council that the
letter was sent to the BIA that was
requested at the last PBC meeting.
The time-frame and process for the
1.
Approval of the TDC Leases – Corporate Office and Trading Post. The Council requested
a Market Study to determine what
the appropriate rental fee would
be. Item was tabled to conduct he
study and assess the needs of the
buildings.
2.
Approve to Develop Lending Code – President Gover requested permission to have the
Attorney General develop Lending Codes for the Pawnee Nation.
Motion carries.
3.
Discussion and possible approval of Letter of Intent – Internet Pay Day Loans. The Council
approved a motion to drop this issue and not consider it.
4.
Community Development
Fund Investment Presentation.
Mrs. Hare gave a report on this
organization and asked Council
to allow her to pursue additional
information. The Council agreed
and it is reported that when it is
developed it will be brought back
to Council for approval.
5.
Resolution 12-05 – Approve Revisions to the Gaming
Ordinance. The Gaming Commission and Attorney General Geoffrey Standing Bear reported they
have been working on the Gaming
Ordinance since the Administrative Procedures Act was revised.
Council approved Resolution 1205 and the revisions are to be sent
to the NIGC for final approval.
6.
Approval of 2011 Auditor
– Mid West Professionals. Mid
West Professionals performed the
2010 Audit and did a great job.
Mrs. Hare is requesting we extend
their contract for two more years.
Approved by Council.
Executive Session:
1.
Resolution 12-03 – Confi-
Feb. 22, 2012 PBC Meeting
Seven Council members were
present. President Gover was excused. Executive Director Dawna
Hare provided a report. There
was not TDC report requested at
this meeting.
The minutes of the Feb. 4, 2012
quarterly and the Feb. 8, 2012
PBC Meeting were not ready and
were tabled.
Old Business:
1.
Appointments to TDC Board
– (three positions) – Tabled until
03-14-12
2.
Resolution 12-03 – Nez
Perce vs. Salazar was moved into
Executive Session.
3.
Approval of Budgets: The
Budget Committee recommended
the approval of 22 Program Budgets. Council approved.
4.
TDC Leases – Property provided the results of the Market
Study and the assessment of the
needs of each building leased by
TDC. The Council approved both
the TDC Lease and the Trading
Post Lease. These now have to
be approved by the TDC Board of
Directors.
New Business:
1.
OST and BIA Representatives – Information sharing. The
staff from the BIA and the Office of Special Trustee joined the
meeting to review the tribes P.L.
account, upcoming Oil and Gas
and Agriculture Lease sales, land
issues, etc. No action was taken.
2.
Purchase Request – Trans-
portation signs – The Program
asked that this agenda item be
removed. After submitting the
request to be on the agenda, they
found another source for less
money.
3. Enrollment
Resolutions:
The Council approved six resolutions for Enrollment. All had
been reviewed by the Nasharo
Council. Resolution 12-06 was
to add new applicants, Resolution
12-07 Documenting Deceased
members, Resolutions 12-08 and
12-09 are for Conditional Relinquishments, Resolution 12-10 for
an Absolute Relinquishment and
12-11 was for a Change in Blood
Quantum. All were approved.
Executive Session:
1. Resolution 12-03 – Nez
Perce vs. Salazar – was tabled.
Council will hold a special meeting on Feb. 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
to review this information.
Feb. 28, 2012 PBC Meeting:
All Council members were present. There were not Committee
Reports or reports from the Executive Director or TDC.
The Minutes of the Feb. 4, 2012
Quarterly Meeting and the Feb.
8, 2012 PBC Meeting were approved.
Executive Session:
1. Resolution 12-03 – Nez
Perce vs. Salazar. After coming out of Executive Session the
Council voted to approve the resolution and submit it to NARF.
PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING
NOTES continued from page 8.
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Ted Moore And Freda Tippeconnie Selected As Representatives Of CoLA
Photo by Toni Hill
By Toni Hill
Communications Manager
Ted Moore stands ready to serve
others through his participation in
CoLA. Freda Tippeconnie is pictured
on page 4 and not included in the
above photo by her request.
Congratulations to Ted
Moore, Pawnee
Nation
tribal
planner and grant
writer, and Freda
Tippeconnie, division
director
for the Education and Training
department, for
their recent appointment to the
Circle of Leadership Academy
(CoLA). Moore
and Tippeconnie
will utilize their
philanthropic
skills to serve a
much larger community.
Moore and Tippeconnie join 25 other representatives selected for this honor.
According to Daniel Lemm, director of Programs and Finance for Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP), CoLA is an 18-month leadership development program designed to “enhance
and empower Native American leadership in the
philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.”
Lemm further explained that a new partnership between NAP and The Center for Leadership Innovation (TCLI) allows for more resources to be accessible in order to meet CoLA’s
objectives.
Benefits to CoLA participants include diverse training in addition to networking and
mentorship opportunities that continue after the
18-month commitment concludes.
“The CoLA program enriches leadership
skills that are firmly rooted in Native values and
traditions,” Lemm said “The CoLA leaders will
be challenged to develop and increase their indi-
vidual skills, knowledge and networks.”
Both Moore and Tippeconnie will serve the
Central Region cohort and will attend the National Summit held in Los Angeles, Calif. April
24-27.
Two areas of professional development offered during the convention include “Foundation Leadership and Governance” and “Nonprofit Leadership and Governance.”
One way the CoLA leaders will demonstrate
service is by volunteering at the Native Philanthropy Institute April 25 - 27.
“By being a CoLA leader I would eventually
have the skills, knowledge and resources to assist our community to develop programs for our
museum, seeds preservation, language and other
Pawnee cultural projects,” Moore said. “I look
forward to the challenge.”
Pawnee Tribal member Carly Hare serves as
the executive director of NAP.
The Multi-Generational Effect Due To Unresolved Trauma
By Mike Ortiz
Substance Abuse Program Counselor
How we experience trauma is greatly affected by what we learned growing up. No two
people will have the same experience when the
opportunity to respond arises. Usually, what we
learn is a reflection of another’s behavior based
on what they learned from their own personal
experiences. As an example lets take into consideration a family whose father is mainly absent because of work and spending many nights
in the bars. When he is home he is usually quiet
but occasionally given to violence. The mother
works hard all day and comes home nervous or
anxious because she does not know what to expect when she walks in. With the scenario given
we have to ask ourselves these two questions:
1. What type of life lessons can the children be expected to learn from this existence?
2. How will there behavior as adults be impacted?
There are many behavioral characteristics that can be displayed by adult children of
alcoholics and some will be listed below:
• Afraid to trust someone else.
• Taking on more responsibility than can
be handled.
• Fear of depending on another.
• The feeling of having to be in control.
• The feeling of having to be right.
• Denial that a problem exists.
• Looking to keep things chaotic or dramatic.
• Unable to relax and enjoy life.
As we reflect back on these characteristics
are we able to recognize any that may have been
passed on from grandparents to parents and ourselves. More importantly do we see any that we
may be passing on to our own children?
Learning to change how we act is difficult
to do so a story will be used to reflect a simple
truth.
Grandfather is watching his grandson coming home from school and sees that something
is wrong and asks if he will share with him, his
problem. The grandson hesitates and grandpa
waits patiently for him to begin.
Finally grandson speaks and tells him that he
is being bullied and tormented at school by some
of the kids at school. Grandson says that he tries
to ignore them but they keep on. Grandson says
that he does not want to get in trouble at school
but at the same time wants to act out against
them. He asks Grandfather what he thinks he
should do. Grandfather picks his words carefully and begins to speak. ” You know I have felt
that way myself also. Sometimes it
feels like there are two wolves inside me. One
is respectful. He wants to wants be helpful and
always do the right thing. The other is angry and
wants to hurt and yell at people. He tries to fight
instead of getting along. These two wolves are
always fighting inside me.” The grandson looks
confused, and finally asks, “Which wolf wins?”
Grandfather tells him, “Whichever one I feed!”
This story is told in many different forms.
Each version is telling us that regardless of the
obstacle we are faced with, we alone make the
decision on which path we take. Once we understand and accept this then we can decide which
behaviors we want to keep because they make us
feel good about ourselves and allow us to build
a desirable lifestyle. We can also make that decision about what we want to change because
of the difficulties that behavior has caused with
others. The choices we make every day will affect our own personal future as well as our community’s future.
Trauma comes in many forms and the life
skills we learned in the past and teach to the future have far reaching results in how we choose
to confront it. We can bring the circle back to
hope and purpose when we weigh what we do
with the outcome we want to have.
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The Pa<ee Pakoo<oo Childcare Expands Into A New Facility
Kensley (right) takes advantage of the calm
and safe environment to rest.
Photo by Christa Pratt
also very close to being completed. We
need phone lines, furnishings and a fire
marshall’s report in place before the Department of Human Services/Licensing
comes in to give approval to use the facility for children.
We are almost there!
The staff is excited to move the infants and wobblers into the building.
An Open House was held on April 3.
We invite the public to come and view
our beautiful new addition.
For more information, contact the
Pa<ee Pakoo<oo Center at (918)7622489.
Levi (left) relaxes and enjoys the
ride.
Photo by Christa Pratt
Ben (above) enjoys the many amenities of
the current classroom.
We are involved in so many activities, but one thing that is a priority for our staff is the safety of our
children.
With spring comes the chance
of severe weather. We monitor the
weather to be prepared for what the
forecast brings. All of our child
care sites do drills to prepare staff
for evacuation procedures with the
children.
Please become familiar with the
designated safety areas for the community to keep your family safe.
The expansion of the Pawnee
Nation Early Learning Center is
Photo by Christa Pratt
Photo by Christa Pratt
By Marilyn Feathers
Learning Center Coordinator
Ronnie (top right) takes advantage
of the multiple toys at his exposure, but takes a moment to smile
for the camera.
FIRST QUARTER 2012 RESOLUTIONS
#12-01 – A resolution to Re-appoint to the TDC Board of Directors – Tabled.
#12-02 – A Resolution to submit the ANA Language Grant – Approved Jan. 25, 2012. Seven Council members were present, one excused (Lone
Chief), Vote was six for, one not voting (President Gover).
#12-03 – A Resolution to Approve the Settlement of the Nez Perce v. Salazar case - – Approved Feb. 28, 2012. Eight Council present. Seven for and
one not voting (President Gover).
#12-04 – A Resolution to Drawdown Proceeds of Labor to order a Pawnee Pendleton design blanket for resale – Approved Feb. 8, 2012. Six for and
one excused (Nuttle) and one not voting (President Gover).
#12-05 – A Resolution to approve revisions to the Gaming Ordinance – Approved Feb. 8, 2012. Six for and one excused (Nuttle) and one not voting
(President Gover).
#12-06 – A Resolution for Enrollment – New Applicants – Approved Feb. 22, 2012 by a vote of six for, one excused (President Gover) and one not
voting (Vice-President Lone Chief).
#12-07 – A Resolution for Enrollment – Documenting Deceased – Approved Feb. 22, 2012 by a vote of six for, one excused (President Gover) and
one not voting (Vice-President Lone Chief).
#12-08 – A Resolution for Enrollment – Conditional Relinquishment – Approved Feb. 22, 2012 by a vote of six for, one excused (President Gover)
and one not voting (Vice-President Lone Chief).
#12-09 – A Resolution for Enrollment – Conditional Relinquishment – Approved Feb. 22, 2012 by a vote of six for, one excused (President Gover)
and one not voting (Vice-President Lone Chief).
#12-10 – A Resolution for Enrollment – Absolute Relinquishment – Approved Feb. 22, 2012 by a vote of six for, one excused (President Gover) and
one not voting (Vice-President Lone Chief).
#12-11 – A Resolution for Enrollment – Change in Blood Quantum – Approved Feb. 22, 2012 by a vote of six for, one excused (President Gover) and
one not voting (Vice-President Lone Chief).
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Photos by JToni Hill
Pawnee nation happenings
Employees Honored for Years of Service
Pawnee Nation and Pawnee Nation College employees.
Pawnee Nation and Pawnee Nation College
employees were honored by the Executive Staff
on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. During the luncheon,
Pawnee Business Council President Marshall
Gover thanked employees for their hard work
and dedication to the Tribe stating that each individual “was important and each person has
an important job regardless of title.”
Gover also shared his vision of taking the
Pawnee Tribe and Nation to a worldwide recognition through building on the foundation
already in place and expanding through education, development and faith.
“Right now Pawnee Nation is a small Nation, but mighty in spirit and action,” Gover
said. “Our seal represents the Chaticks si
Chaticks, “men of men”, that will build Pawnee Nation step by step. Together, we can do
anything that we determined to fulfill because
we are members of the greatest Nation on the
face of this earth.”
Pawnee Nation and Pawnee Nation College colleagues wait patiently for the meeting to
Louise Stevens coordinates activities to ensure that the event runs
smoothly while Rhonda James and others work in the background
preparing food.
Above: Carrie Peters (right) offers homemade treats while
Christal Windholz (left) prepares salad for the luncheon.
Right: Employees wait patiently for the signal to partake of
the delicious offerings.
(Left to right, front row) Gerald Woommavovah, Josh Daniel, Kelly Kersey and Monty Matlock enjoy a moment of relaxation.
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Pawnee Business Council President Marshall Gover and wife, Jaci,
pose in front of the display at the Peggy V. Helmerich Library following Gover’s presentation.
On March 20, Pawnee
Business Council President
Marshall Gover presented
“The Past and Future of the
Pawnee Nation and Pawnee
Scouts” at the Peggy V. Helmerich Library in Tulsa, Okla.
This demonstration was part
of the 2012 American Indian
Festival of Words sponsored
in part by Pawnee Nation of
Oklahoma.
Other sponsors included
the College of the Muscogee
Nation, Friends of the Helmerich Library and the Tulsa
City-County Library Green
Team.
Photos by Toni Hill
Photo caption: Left: A picture of
the display representing Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and the Pawnee Tribe
located at the Tulsa County-City Library
in downtown Tulsa. Top Right: A picture
of the display filled with mementos of
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and the
Pawnee Tribe located at the Peggy V.
Helmerich Library in Tulsa, Okla.
Artists profiled include PBC VicePresident Charles Lone Chief, Sonny
Howell and Charles Chapman.
Photo credit: Toni Hill. Displays arranged by Toni Hill, communications
manager with assistance by Gordon
Adams, THPO officer and Sonny Howell,
artist.
pawnee nation happenings
President Gover speaks at the American Indian Festival Of Words
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Sexual Assault Not Defined By Status, Gender Or Age
By Chelsie Baldwin
VAW Advocate
Photo taken fromclip art file
scandal involving
former Penn State
football assistant
coach Jerry Sandusky.
Every day the
Pawnee Nation
Violence Against
Women Program
(VAW)
finds
ways to stop sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and
stalking by bringing awareness to
the public about
these four issues
and their prevalence in our Native community.
The “perfect family” image is often an allusion to the painful realties that are often experienced within the home.
Penn State has
definitely
raised
I’m a decent fan of football. I
public awareness
watch the NFL (National Football about sexual violence and child
League) and college ball when I abuse. Wow. I mean, it’s almost
hang out with my friends. For those incomprehensible. When you think
of us that watch ESPN (Entertainof sexual assault you think of girls
ment and Sports Programming getting raped at a party or someNetwork) or the news on even a
thing, not boys being assaulted by
rare occasion; it was nearly imposan assistant football coach away at
sible to miss the top sports news
college. This directly points to the
story — the Pennsylvania State fact that sexual assault does not
University (Penn State) sex abuse pick or choose based on race, sex,
social status or age.
Sexual assault occurs quite often actually and even two times
more so in Indian Country. According to the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN),
“Forty-four percent of victims are
under age eighteen and eighty percent are under age thirty.”
We’re talking assaults at a pretty young age, and then they are left
with the rest of their lives to cope
with it; most not even reporting
the attack to the authorities. “Sixty
percent of sexual assaults are not
reported to police and fifteen of
sixteen rapists will never spend a
day in jail,” states RAINN.
Most of the time, you will
know the offender and it may even
be a close friend or family member. Although we do not talk of it,
incest is quite common in homes.
I am a sexual assault survivor; the
offender was a family member.
It happens in families and that is
where it has got to stop. Being assaulted does not just mean rape. It
is any unwanted sexual attention,
no matter how big or small.
What can be done as individuals and as a community to help
prevent this violence from happening to our neighbors or to our
loved ones? All of us have a role in
building safe, healthy relationships
and communities. When we start
the trend of talking about things
that are happening in our community and taking a stand against it,
we are making steps in the right
direction and other people will follow suit.
Parents can talk to their children about healthy relationships
and share warning signs that may
equal abuse. Neighbors can call
the authorities when they hear, see
or suspect abuse.
Schools can create and enforce
zero tolerance policies for harassment and abuse. The local government can coordinate with our
program to identify ways to raise
community awareness and help
with prevention efforts.
Emergency responders must
document and photograph evidence of abuse while sensitively
responding to children who have
witnessed the abuse. Faith communities can learn about domestic violence and how to help. For
more information on sexual assault, stalking and domestic or
dating violence, contact the VAW
Program at (918) 399-3310.
Disclaimer: The above article is for informational purposes only and not meant to suggest any actions.
Assistance Available Through Indian Health Service Program
Joseph L. Jones
Sr. Field Engineer Pawnee Field Station
So you have decided to build a
new house, or maybe you are moving a mobile home out onto your
property. Did you know that the
Indian Health Service (IHS) can
provide assistance to your family
as you go through this exciting time
to ensure you have a safe water and
sewer system?
Or maybe you already own you
home and the grass being greener is
not a good thing…
So you live out in the country,
and you have an area where the
septic system always stays wet and
you can’t even get it mowed, or the
grass stays green and the ground is
spongy. Then you might have a failing on site wastewater system.
Or, you live in town, and your
older home has a “slow drain”, and
maybe you have had the plumber
snake-it-out and they said you have
something called “orangeberg” for a
sewer service line. You could be in
need of a replacement sewer service
line.
These and similar issues are
problems that some just deal with
and make due, but they are matters
that need to be addressed because
they can have a detrimental health
impact on you and your family.
The IHS Sanitation Facilities
Construction (SFC) program provides water and wastewater facilities for individual Indian homes.
The program is able to provide water and wastewater services to new
and like-new Indian homes (including mobile homes) and to existing
Indian homes in need of water and
sewer repairs. The SFC program
is looking for all possible Indian
homes in the area so that their needs
may be evaluated.
To request an application for
services, contact the IHS OEH&E
Field Station in Pawnee at Indian
Health Service, OEH&E Field Station; 1201 Heritage Circle; Pawnee,
OK 74058. Interested individuals
may also call (918) 762-6580 or email at pwnoeh@ihs.gov. Applications may also be picked up in basement of the Pawnee Indian Health
Center.
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Spring Represents A New Beginning In Life
By Tiffany Frietze
CHR/EMS/HE Coordinator
Photo taken fromclip art file
tional Native HIV/
AIDS
Awareness
Day
(NNAAD).
The goal is to create a greater awareness of the risk of
HIV/AIDS, encourage HIV counseling and testing, and
decrease the stigma
associated with HIV/
AIDS-all among Native people-Native
Americans, Native
Alaskans and Native
Hawaiians
The four seasons
are highly respected
in Native cultures
because they closely
represent the cycle
of life. Spring represents a time of equality and balance; it is
a time of profound
change, new beginEarly testing and the making the decision not to engage in high nings and birth. For
risk behavior can help prevent contracting AIDS and spreading
those reasons, the
the disease.
first day of spring was
chosen as the date
March 20th, the first day of
to
celebrate
National
Native HIV/
spring, marks the 6th annual NaAIDS Awareness Day.
Every ethnic and racial group
in America has been affected with
HIV/AIDS; however, according to
the Centers of Disease Control &
Prevention (CDC), American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN)
continue to rank in the top four in
the nation in the rate of HIV/AIDS
diagnoses.
Furthermore, when compared
to other ethnic groups with HIV diagnoses, AI/ANs have the shortest
overall survival time, with 87 percent living longer than three years.”
This suggests that many Native people with HIV/AIDS are either diagnosed late in the course of infection
or are not receiving proper counseling and care, placing them at risk
for becoming very sick and further
spreading the virus.
Below are a few facts about HIV
and AIDS gathered from the CDC
Web site, www.cdc.gov.
What is HIV? HIV stands for
Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
This virus destroys the body's immune system, resulting in AIDS.
What is AIDS? AIDS stands for
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. This is the end result of a
HIV infection when your body is no
longer able to fight off other opportunistic infections.
How is HIV transmitted? The
most common ways that HIV is
transmitted from one person to another are: having unprotected sexual
intercourse with an HIV-infected
person; sharing needles with an
HIV-infected individual; or from
HIV-infected women to their babies
before or during birth or through
breast feeding.
How do I know if I have HIV?
The only way to know if you are infected is to be tested for HIV infection. You cannot rely on symptoms
to know whether or not you are infected.
What could I do to prevent
the spread of HIV? The following are ways you can take action in
response to HIV/AIDS: Get tested,
practice safer methods to prevent
HIV and decide not to engage in
high risk behaviors.
Source: Researched From: Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention @ www.
cdc.gov, National Native American AIDS
Prevention Center @ www.nnaapc.org ,
and National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness
Day @ www.nnhaad.org.
Child Abuse Prevention Preserves Our Future
By Kari Little
ICW Coordinator
Since 1983, April has been designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month is really about supporting families and strengthening
communities in order to keep kids safe.
Most parents do not intentionally hurt or neglect their children. Sometimes a combination of drugs, alcohol, stress, domestic violence and lack
of parenting skills causes a situation to escalate out of control.
So what can you do to help these families and prevent child abuse?
Offer to be a support.
All parents need someone they can talk to, ask for advice or maybe use as an emergency baby sitter. When parents are isolated, they feel more
frustration and stress, which can sometimes end up directed at their children.
If there is a problem in a family that is beyond your level of expertise,
refer them to someone who can help. If there are issues involving drugs
or alcohol, domestic violence or mental health; let the parents know
where they can get help. Building strong relationships and community
connections benefits all parents.
Check the Pawnee Nation Web site, www.pawneenation.org, for upcoming Child Abuse Prevention events during April!
For more information, contact Kari Little at (918) 762-3873 x3.
Submitted photo
Happy Birthday to all of you from your family. We love you. Photo caption: Rebecca
Eppler (l), and granddaughters (l to r) Toni,
Shannon and Emma.
Happy 1st Birthday, Easton David
Exum! We love you!
Mommy, Daddy, Terrien, Bella and
Nippy.
Submitted photo
Haeli Stevens and Granthum Stevens
attended the father/daughter dance in
Stillwater, Okla. on Feb. 10, 2012. Haeli
is the daughter of Louise and Granthum
Stevens. Haeli is in the 2nd grade at
Pawnee Elementary, Granthum is the
Gaming Director for the Pawnee Nation
of Oklahoma. Both had fun and enjoyed the dance.
Makenzie Morgan Aldrich made the
Honor Roll at West Middle School
located in Lawrence. Kan. She is the
granddaughter of Charles S. Hawkins
of Lawrence, Kan.
Submitted photo
Kendall Keal Aldrich born 2/23/12
weighing 8.12 lbs and 21 3/4 inches long. Kendall is the grandson of
Charles S. Hawkins of Lawrence, Kan.
Submitted photo
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Randall Bernard Foye and Shannon Louise Eppler were united in marriage on Dec. 31, 2011
in Quapaw, Okla. at the Spring River Indian Baptist Church. Rev. Warren Pratt Jr. officiated.
Shannon’s parents are Lozana Eppler and Timothy Sletto. Her grandparents are the late Teddy
and Rebecca “Pratt” Eppler. Her great grandparents are the late Joseph A. Eppler and Myra
“Lonechief” Eppler and the late Adam and Hazel “White” Pratt.Randall’s parents are Michael
and Ramona Foye. His grandparents are Dolores “Rice” Kahrahrah and Bernard Kahrahrah. His
great Grandparents are Lucien and Louise “Shunatona” Rice and Roe and Bertha “Komacheet”
Kahrahrah.
Foster Care Provides Love And Hope
By Kari Little
Indian Child Welfare Director
If you love the feeling of helping others, you may be looking for other ways to get involved with kids in the community. Indian Child
Welfare (ICW) is always in need of foster parents, for both short-term and long-term situations. If you are hesitant because you think foster
parents need to be perfect, check out the ad campaign of AdoptUSKids at www.adoptuskids.com. Their message is, “You Don’t Have to Be
Perfect to Be a Perfect Parent.” Though this is aimed at potential adoptive parents, the message is the same for foster parents. If you have
the time and love to devote to a child, you may have what it takes to be a wonderful foster parent.
Another great way to get involved and help kids is through the Pawnee Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program. CASA volunteers are individuals who receive training to be advocates for kids involved in the child welfare system. CASA volunteers typically have
one or two cases to monitor, which involves meeting with the children and providing reports to the court.
For more information about the Pawnee CASA Program, contact Helen Norris at (918) 762-3776. For more information about becoming
a foster parent, contact Kari Little at (918) 762-3873 ext. 3.
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By Kelly Kersey
Ranger/Environmental Specialist
Photo by Toni HIll
water pollution. This plan will also provide
a framework for the Pawnee Nation to target projects and activities that will provide
for the reduction of pollutants in our watershed.
The plan has been submitted to the
USEPA for their review and acceptance.
Once their acceptance is received it will
provide an opportunity for the Pawnee Nation to work with other agencies in acquiring additional funds to apply projects in
the watershed.
Nonpoint source water pollution occurs
when rainfall, snowmelt or irrigation water
runs over land or through the ground, picks
up pollutants and transports them into surface waters or groundwater. Major sources of
nonpoint source pollution include agricultural
activities, livestock access to streambeds and
waterways, poor roadway design and maintenance, urban runoff and construction sites.
In developing the watershed plan the
causes and sources of the pollution were identified from analyzing the activities in the
watershed.
Snowfall, though beautiful, can be a source of nonpoint
source water pollution. Picture of Pawnee Nation front
lawn in February.
Pawnee Nation Department of Environmental Conservation and Safety has developed a Watershed Management Plan for the
Black Bear Creek Watershed. This plan is a
management tool designed to assist and coordinate watershed protection and restoration
through the management of nonpoint source
This plan identifies the possible sources of
pollution in the watershed, categorizes these
sources and provides targeted activities or
management practices to improve the overall
quality of the water.
Examples of some of the management
practices identified in the plan include:
o Riparian restoration and reforestation
o Fencing of the riparian for livestock
exclusion
o Streambank stabilization
o Floodplain management
o Septic system operations education
and upgrading
o Fertilizer application management
o Stormwater management
A major component of the plan is the education of stakeholders or citizens of the watershed on the significance of managing the
watershed.
To view the watershed plan and see how
you can contribute to a cleaner environment
visit our webpage at http://pawneenation.org/
divisions/view/49.
PNC Promotes Higher Education
The values of the Pawnee Nation College
(PNC) remain stable although the face of leadership has changed. PNC President Dr. Joseph
Bohanon, who joined the staff in August 2011,
lifts the standard of higher education within
the Pawnee community.
A member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Bohanon plans to combine the secular
world of education with the historic Native
American tradition. This goal is met by offering courses that focus on Native American
heritage along with basic classes needed for
many disciplines.
Curriculum offered at PNC that focuses
on the Native American heritage include “Introduction to Sovereignty and Tribal Government,” “American Indian Mythologies” and
“Pawnee Language.”
PNC also offers an American Indians studies program and various outreach opportunities to engage with culture. Part of the PNC
vision involves recruiting students
from diverse backgrounds through
the attendance of various functions.
In line with this mandate, on
March 16, PNC students and staff
enjoyed the action of the Tulsa
66ers as they beat Springfield 10697.
Bohanon’s professional goals
include the accreditation of PNC
and fund-raising activities to promote additional opportunities for
higher education to a wider geographical area.
“I have always worked hard but PNC students and staff enjoyed the action of the Tulsa 66ers as they
felt that I could offer so much more beat Springfield 106-97 on March 16. A special treat for the PNC
guests was meeting Delroy James (center) and the Tulsa 66ers’Dance
to not only my two teenage daugh- Team members. Dr. Joseph Bohanon is standing to the right of James.
ters and son, but to others as well
tive Leadership Initiative (ONLI) Conference
if I continued my own education.
I try to instill the same love of learning to not and Fund-raiser scheduled for April 20.
For more information, contact PNC at
only my family, but to my students as well.”
(918)
762-3343.
Future events include the Oklahoma NaPhoto by Toni HIll
By Toni Hill
Communications Manager
Community Highlights
Watershed Management Plan For The Black Bear Creek Developed
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REACH US Sponsors
Smoking Cessation And
The “Kick Butts”
Campaign
Submitted by: Whitney Nuttle
REACH US Assistant
The Pawnee Nation REACH US Program has been progressing with the Tobacco Cessation classes as scheduled. The
classes are going good and the participants are doing an awesome job on quitting their addiction.
Facilitator Suzy Knife Chief is doing a splendid job on
teaching the classes and we are very lucky to have her on our
team. The REACH US Program looks forward to hosting more
Tobacco Cessation opportunities in the future.
On March 21, 2012, REACH US hosted a walk for the Kick
Butts Day 2012, a nation-wide campaign for Tobacco Free
Kids. REACH US partnered with the Healthy Nation program
to give our children the opportunity to “Stand out. Speak up.
And Seize Control Against Big Tobacco.”
Our walk and the balloon release that followed represented
our commitment to speak out against the dangers of tobacco
addiction.
For more information, call Whitney Nuttle at (918) 7623873 Ext. 5.
Easter Cake Pops Make Holiday Time More Festive
Submitted by: Monie Horsechief
Title VI Head Cook
Ingredients:
•
One 9 x 13 cake, any flavor
•
One can (16 oz) prepared
frosting, any flavor
•
4 cups white candy coating
•
Assorted sprinkles and small
candies for decorating
•
About 48 lollipop sticks
Preparation:
1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining
it with aluminum foil or waxed paper.
2. Place the cake in a large bowl,
and crumble it roughly with your
hands. Once it's in fine crumbs, add
about 2/3 of the frosting and begin to mix it with your hands into
the cake crumbs, working until the
mixture is evenly moistened. You
want the cake mixture to easily hold
together when you press it into a
ball, but still retain a little texture.
My personal preference is to have
some “crumb” left to the crumb, so
that it is not just a gooey ball. So if
it seems as if the cake mixture is too
dry, or you like a gooier taste, add
more frosting until you're happy
with the taste and texture.
3. Using a cookie scoop or teaspoon,
form the mixture into small balls
about 1 inch in diameter. Roll the
balls into oblong shapes between
your palms, and pinch one end until it's thinner so that they resemble
egg shapes. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and freeze until
firm, about 30 minutes.
4. After the Easter egg pops have
been frozen, remove them from the
freezer. Melt the candy coating in
the microwave and stir until completely smooth.
5. Poke a skewer into the bottom
of each "egg" to make a small hole.
Dip the tip of a lollipop stick into
the melted coating, then push the
coating-covered tip into the hole
in the egg. The coating will soon
solidify and help hold the stick in
place. Repeat until all of the eggs
have been skewered.
6. Holding a cake pop by the stick,
dip the cake entirely in the candy
coating until it is covered. Remove
it from the coating and gently tap
the stick against the side of the bowl
to remove excess coating. Hold it
until the coating sets (which will
not take long with cold cake!) or
stick the cake pop in a piece of Styrofoam to set. Repeat until all of the
eggs are dipped. If they start to get
too soft and move too much on their
sticks, return them to the freezer
very briefly until they firm up.
7. Once all of the Easter egg cake
pops have been dipped, it's time to
decorate! Pour some of the remaining melted candy coating into a
plastic bag with the tip cut off, and
pipe on lines, dots, or squiggles for
decorations. While the coating is
still wet, cover it with sprinkles or
candies to make colorful designs
and patterns on your eggs.
8. Let the coating or corn syrup dry
completely, and your Easter egg
cake pops are finished!
This makes 48 cake pops.
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Tax Scam Warning: Beware of Phony Refund Scheme Abusing Popular
College Tax Credit; Senior Citizens, Working Families and Church
Members Are Targets
IRS News Release IR-2012-29, March 2, 2012
Reprinted with permission from IRS Media Contact
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today warned
senior citizens and other taxpayers
to beware of an emerging scheme
tempting them to file tax returns
claiming fraudulent refunds.
The scheme carries a common
theme of promising refunds to people who have little or no income
and normally don’t have a tax filing requirement. Under the scheme,
promoters claim they can obtain for
their victims, often senior citizens,
a tax refund or nonexistent stimulus payment based on the American
Opportunity Tax Credit, even if the
victim was not enrolled in or paying
for college.
In recent weeks, the IRS has
identified and stopped an upsurge
of these bogus refund claims coming in from across the United States.
The IRS is actively investigating the
sources of the scheme, and its promoters may be subject to criminal
prosecution.
“This is a disgraceful effort by
scam artists to take advantage of
people by giving them false hopes
of a nonexistent refund,” said IRS
Commissioner Doug Shulman. “We
want to warn innocent taxpayers
about this new scheme before more
people get trapped.”
Typically, con artists falsely
claim that refunds are available even
if the victim went to school decades
ago. In many cases, scammers are
targeting seniors, people with very
low incomes and members of church
congregations with bogus promises
of free money.
The IRS has also seen a variation of this scheme that incorrectly
claims the college credit is available
to compensate people for paying
taxes on groceries.
The IRS has already detected
and stopped thousands of these
fraudulent claims. Nevertheless,
the scheme can still be quite costly
for victims. Promoters may charge
exorbitant upfront fees to file these
claims and are often long gone
when victims discover they’ve been
scammed.
The IRS is reminding people to
be careful because all taxpayers, including those who use paid tax preparers, are legally responsible for
the accuracy of their returns, and
must repay any refunds received in
error.
To get the facts on
tax benefits related to
education, go to the
Tax Benefits for Education
Information
Center on IRS.gov.
To avoid becoming ensnared in this
scheme, the IRS says
taxpayers should beware of any of the following:
• Fictitious
claims for refunds or
rebates based on false
statements of entitlement to tax credits.
• Unfamiliar
for-profit tax services selling refund and
credit schemes to the
membership of local
churches.
• Internet solicitations that direct individuals to toll-free
numbers and then solicit social security
numbers.
• Homemade
flyers and brochures
implying credits or
refunds are available
without proof of eligibility.
• Offers of free
money with no documentation required.
• Promises
of
refunds for “Low Income – No Documents
Tax Returns.”
• Claims for the
expired Economic Recovery Credit Program
or for economic stimulus payments.
• Unsolicited offers to prepare
a return and split the refund.
• Unfamiliar return preparation firms soliciting business from
cities outside of the normal business
or commuting area.
This refund scheme features
many of the warning signs IRS cau-
tions taxpayers to watch for when
choosing a tax preparer. For advice
on choosing a competent tax professional, see Tips for Choosing a Tax
Return Preparer on IRS.gov.
For additional information on
tax scams, see the 2012 Dirty Dozen
list.
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WILLIAM LEE BEARD
March 27, 1966—Feb. 25, 2012
William Lee Beard was born on March 27, 1966 in Pawnee, Okla. to Gilbert Beard, Sr. and
Mabel Louise Leading Fox Beard. He passed from this life on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 in Pawnee,
Okla. having reached the age of 45 years, 10 months and 26 days.
He lived in Yukon, Okla. for a short time and moved back to Pawnee. He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed straight dancing and gourd dancing. He was affiliated with the Native
American Church where he held the position of Fireman for many Roadmen.
William is survived by his son, William Lee Beard II, Pawnee, Okla.; daughter, Ashley
Michelle Beard, Red Rock, Okla.; two sisters, Sharon Kay Beard, Pawnee, Okla.; Robin Sue
Pickering, Pawnee, Okla.; brother, Lorenzo Beard Sr., Moore, Okla.; stepfather, Herbert John
Rice, Pawnee, Okla.; aunt, Elizabeth Blackowl, Pawnee, Okla.; plus numerous nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.
William was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Mabel Beard; three brothers,
Jimmy Dale, Gilbert, Jr., and Jacob Keith Beard; five sisters, Kip Naomi Beard, Kit Naomi Beard,
Johnnie Mae Tiger, Lena Denise Beard, and Alba Jo “Jody” Beard.
Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at the Pawnee Nation Roam
Chief Center with Rev. Warren Pratt Jr. officiating. Interment will be at North Indian Cemetery,
Pawnee, Okla., under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla.
VELMA D. SMITH
June 6, 1922—Feb. 24, 2012
Submitted photo
Velma D. Peters Smith was born on June 6, 1922 on the Otoe Reservation in Red Rock, Okla. To James
Peters and Minnie Saunders Peters. She passed from this life on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 in Pawnee, Okla. hav
ing reached the age of 89 years, 8 months, and 18 days.
She married Charles Smith on Dec. 1, 1943 in Avery, Okla., and he preceded her in death on Sept. 2,
1971. They moved from Avery, Okla. to Pawnee in 1954. She was a loving mother and devoted grandmother.
She loved her family, Pawnee and Otoe people. She had many grandchildren, great grandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren, and loved them all. She enjoyed her Indian dancing cultural events and sports. She traveled all over the United States and enjoyed playing bingo, and playing at the casinos. She was an advocate for
the American Indian Movement, and her favorite sayings were Right On! Mussie! You’re the Best! She loved
to “LuLu," and she loved the AIM song.
Velma is survived by five daughters and one son, Dona Gregory and her husband, Ken, Pawnee, Okla.; June Hamilton and her husband, Donnie, Pawnee, Okla.; Berdina George, Shawnee, Okla.; Virginia Riley, Shawnee, Okla.; Thomas Whiteshirt, Sr. and his wife Deborah, Pawnee, Okla.;
Anita Whiteshirt, Pawnee, Okla.; adopted children, Marilyn Spoon, Tama, Iowa; Lorena Spoon, Shawnee, Okla.; Ann Starr, Prairie Island, MN.; 21
grandchildren; 53 great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren, plus a number of other relatives, and many friends.
Besides her husband, Charles, she was preceded in death by her parents, James and Minnie Peters; son, Kenneth Charles Smith; brothers,
Eugene Peters, Darwin “Don” Peters, Lewis Peters Only A Chief, and Albert Green; two sisters, Alice Green Masquat and Maxine Peters Whiteshirt;
and adopted children, Charles Spoon and Francis Spoon.
Services were held at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 at the Pawnee Nation Multi-Purpose Complex, Pawnee, Okla. with Rev. Duane Pratt
and Rev. James Gregory officiating, under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla.
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RAYMOND FRANK HOWELL
Nov. 9, 1941--March 10, 2012
Submitted photo
Submitted photo
Raymond Frank Howell was born on Nov. 9, 1941 in Pawhuska, Okla.to Gauthier Howell and
Juanita P. (Grimes) Howell. He passed from this life on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in Oklahoma
City, Okla. having reached the age of 70 years, four months and one day.
He retired from the United States Navy after serving 20 years, retiring as Chief Petty Officer.
He also retired from Jet Propulsion Laboratories in Pasadena, Cali. after 19 years. He served as a
member of the Pawnee Nation Business Council, and Pani Arts, as a Web Designer. He also served
as President of the Pawnee Indian Veterans Organization.
Raymond is survived by two sisters, Doris Doty, and Reba Jo Howell, both of Pawnee, Okla.;
his son, Mark Howell, California, plus numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Raymond was preceded in death by his father, Gauthier Howell; his mother, Juanita Howell,
and his brother, John Robert Howell.
Visitation was held from noon until 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Pawnee Nation
Roam Chief Building, Pawnee, Okla. Arrangements were handled by Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla.
RUNNINBEAR GIBSON
Dec. 11, 1978—Feb. 29, 2012
Runninbear “Bubba” Gibson was born on Dec. 11, 1978 in Claremore, Okla. to George Gibson,
Jr. and Diana Only A Chief. He passed from this life on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Perkins, Okla.
having reached the age of 33 years, 2 months and 18 days.
He attended basic training at Fort Sill and was stationed with B Battery, 2D Battalion, 3D Field
Artillery Regiment Division Engineer Brigade in Germany. He was employed with the Iowa Tribe as
an Eagle Aviary Handler Assistant, a job he greatly enjoyed.
Runninbear is survived by his son, Isac Bennett Gibson, Washington State; daughter, Elisha
Bennett Gibson, Washington State; mother, Diana Only A Chief and her companion, Billy Brown,
Tulsa, Oklahoma; brothers, KerWynn N. Gibson, Stillwater, Okla.; Mikal H. Rice and his companion, Mary, Tulsa, Okla.; sister, Georgia Gibson, Stillwater, Okla.; plus numerous other relatives and
friends.
Runninbear was preceded in death by his father, George Gibson, Jr.; his paternal grandparents,
George Gibson, Sr. and Cordelia Murray Gibson; and his maternal grandparents, Don Peters and
Rosie Norman Peters.
Services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Pawnee Nation Multi-Purpose
Complex, Pawnee, Okla. with Rev. Warren Pratt, Jr., officiating. Interment was at the South Indian
Cemetery, Pawnee, Okla., under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla.
DAWNA JO DUSHANE
Sept. 28, 1951—Feb. 25, 2012
Dawna Jo DuShane, 60, was born on Sept. 28, 1951, in Cushing, Okla., the daughter of Virgil and Lolita (Caesar) Cook. She passed from this life
on Feb. 21, 2012, at her residence in Tahlequah, Okla.
She celebrated her 30th wedding anniversary to Dale DuShane on Feb. 6, 2012. She was a 1984 graduate of Northeastern State University, completing her BA Degree.
She has been preceded in death by her parents; a daughter Elisha Bennett; brothers, Wallace and Wade Cook; grandfathers, Julius Ceasar and Ruben
Cook; grandmothers, Francis Hood and Mary Scott.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend she is survived by her husband Dale; children, Chrisitan Bennett, Adoesha, Soloman, Dawne DuShane, Necoti DuShane, and Samantha Serrano; 13 grandchildren; sisters, Pamela Cook, Dena Cook and Angela Barnoski, as well as a host of other
relatives, friends and loved ones.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, 10:30 a.m. at the Elm Tree Baptist Church. Officiating was Rev. DJ McCarter. Interment followed in the South Indian Cemetery in Pawnee, Okla. under the care of Green Country Funeral Home, Tahlequah.
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Service opportunities
IRA JAMES KIRKENDALL
Dec. 29, 1984 - March 15, 2012
Ira James Kirkendall, age 27, began making his way to Our Creator, Friday, March 15, 2012. Ira,
a member of the Pawnee Tribe, was born in Claremore, Okla., and lived his younger years in Tulsa,
Okla. He was employed for five years at AXH Air Coolers in Claremore, Okla. Ira resided in White
Oak, Okla. with his wife Bianca Thomas Kirkendall, son, Thomas and daughter Billie, where he
loved God's nature.
He is preceded by his father Thomas Kirkendall. He is survived by his mother Mary Fields Tetrick
and husband Matt of Catoosa, Okla. brothers T. J. and Eric Kirkendall also of Catoosa, Okla.; sister
Rosie and husband Stew Lewis of Talala, Okla. Grandmothers Marie Maytubby of Glenpool and Joan
Kirkendall of Stillwater, Okla. There are numerous neices, nephews, aunts, uncles, and brotherly
friends who will miss Ira dearly.
The Family will receive friends at the home Saturday and Sunday. The funeral service will be
held Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the family cemetery near White Oak, Okla.
Arrangements are by the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Vinita.
Online condolences may be made at www.honoringmemories.com.
Gaming Commission Commissioner Needed
The Pawnee Nation is seeking one seat (1) to serve on the Gaming Commission pursuant with Article Three of the Pawnee Nation Gaming Ordinance. The selected individual shall be appointed by the Pawnee Business Council (PBC), by resolution, and will serve as commissioner for the
Pawnee Nation Gaming Commission. Primary responsibilities include regulatory matters concerning the gaming facilities located within the jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation, it will include but not limited to licensing, minimum internal controls, regulatory issues concerning state, federal and
tribal laws and regulations, conducting hearings on regulatory issues.
The candidate will be required to maintain a Pawnee Nation Gaming Commissioner License issued by the Pawnee Nation Business Council and
serve for a term of three years.
Commissioners Needed For Environmental Regulatory Commission
Pawnee Nation is seeking two seats of Citizens Pawnee Nation who are interested in serving as Environmental Regulatory Commissioners pursuant with Chapter One, Section 102 of the Pawnee Nation Natural Resource Protection Act (Title 12, Pawnee Nation Law and Order Code).
Selected individuals will be appointed by the President of the Pawnee Nation and will serve as commissioner for the Pawnee Nation Environmental
Regulatory Commission (ERC). The ERC shares responsibility with the Pawnee Nation Department of Environmental Conservation and Safety for
planning and managing the natural resources and other services within the jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation.
Primary responsibilities include regulatory functions requiring administrative review, authorizations, and/or enforcement (administrative/civil) as
specified by the Natural Resource Protection Act. Additional responsibilities include assisting the director in developing and implementing regulations as authorized which are deemed necessary to carry out, implement and enforce the goals, purposes and provisions of the act.
The Election And Utility Authority Commissions And The Enrollment Committees Have Openings
Qualified persons for the above postings may submit a letter and resume to President Marshall R. Gover, Pawnee Business Council, P. O.
Box 470, Pawnee, OK , 74058. Application process will remain open until positions are filled.
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Pawnee Nation Food Distribution Serves Community
Submitted by: Florissa Kanuho
Food Distribution Coordiantor
The Food Distribution Program is helping our participants achieve good nutrition by providing over 90 food items. Our canned vegetables and
beans are low sodium. The canned fruit are in light syrup and we provide some food items that are low fat. Our evaporated milk will be changing to
evaporated skim milk, which is a rich source of calcium and Vitamin D. We also provide fresh produce and frozen meats.
If you would like more information on how to apply for the program, you can call (918) 762-2541. You can also come by the Food Distribution
office which is located at the Roam Chief Building.
Tribal Buildings Available For Rental To Accommodate Community
Tribal Buildings offer many amenities favorable for community and personal gatherings. Locations for rent include the Roundhouse, Community
Building, Camp Grounds, Multi-Purpose building, Wellness Center and the Roam Chief building. Rental rates vary for Tribal Members and outside
individuals and organizations. Prices range from complementary up to $250 based on both half-day and full-day rentals.
Reservations must be made in person and not exceed 90 calendar days in advance. In order to give another person or organization an opportunity
to reserve a facility during weekends, holidays and Tribal events; facilities may not be reserved for multiple or consecutive days. Locations needed
for official Tribal business are excluded from policy.
If a person or organization requires more than 90 calendar days to plan for an event, the person or organization shall be required to pay an advanced
rental charge to reserve the facility. Tribal Operations personnel shall not be allowed to reserve a facility no more than 30 days prior to an event.
It is the policy of the Pawnee Nation to give precedence in the event of a Tribal death. The Roam Chief shall be made available for the funeral
service and feast. However, the family will be notified that the Pawnee Nation program(s) retain the option to conduct Tribal business if necessary.
In event the family does not wish to use the Roam Chief, then the Tribal Roundhouse shall be offered. The Pawnee Nation shall not waive cleaning, security or key deposits for any Tribal facility. The Tribal Operations office is located at 361 Clinic Road in the metal building next to the old IHS
clinic. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding Tribal holidays.
For special arrangements, call (918)258-0548.
Notice Of New Mailing Fee and Advertising Opportunities
The Pawnee Tribal Newsletter, Chaticks si Chaticks, is published every other month. The newsletter is mailed to enrolled members of the Pawnee
Nation, one per household or address, free of charge. If no one in your household is receiving the newsletter, or more than one is being sent, please
contact the Communications Office. Beginning with the June/July issue, a fee of $2 per copy will be charged for newsletters mailed to non-tribal
members. Copies may be printed off the Web site, www.pawneenation.org complimentary.
For more information, contact the Communications Office at (918) 762-3621 ext. 25 or via e-mail at www.communications@pawneenation.org.
Correspondence may also be mailed to P.O. Box 470, Pawnee, OK 74058.
Letters To The Editor Guidelines
A letter to the editor is meant to express your opinion or point of
view.
Length: Letters on issues of public concern should be 300 words
or less.
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
Enrollment Department
Change of Address Authorization
Guest Opinions: Articles submitted by readers as guest opinions
will be printed as such at the discretion of the editor.
Date: _____________ Date of Birth: ________________
Thanks: Letters of thanks must be generic and limited to events
of public interest. Lists of participants or sponsors will not be
published.
Current Address: _______________________________________________________
Limits: We reserve the right to limit letter writers to one published
letter every other newsletter.
Send letters to communications@pawneenation.org or PO Box
470, Pawnee, OK 74058. They must be signed and should
include your full address, e-mail address and a phone number for
verification of authorship.
Disclaimer: The Chaticks si Chaticks reserves the right to edit or
withhold from publication any letter for any reason whatsoever.
Once received, all letters become the possession of Chaticks si
Chaticks. Letters reflect the opinion of the author only.
Name: _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Comments: ___________________________________________________________
______________________________________________
Signature of enrolled member or guardian
Mail to:
P.O. Box 470, Pawnee, OK 74058
PAWNEE NATION BUILDING DIRECTORY
Building #64:
(918) 762-3621
• Pawnee Business Council
• executive office
• Finance
• Human resource
• Grants & Contracts
• information Technology
• Tribal Planning
• Communication
• indian Community Development Block Grant
Building #68:
(918) 762-3378
• Gaming Commission
Pawnee Nation College
• albin leadingfox Building:
(918) 762-3393,3363
• staff Quarters Building:
(918) 762-3343
Pa<ee Pakoo<oo Building:
(918) 762-2106
• school readiness Program
Pawnee Nation Housing:
(918) 762-3454
Tribal Operations:
(918) 762-2273
• reserve Maintenance
• Building rentals
I.H.S Housekeeping:
(918) 762-3605
Building #1:
(918) 762-3624
• Tax office
• enrollment office
Pawnee Tribal Court:
(918) 762-3649
Wellness Center/ Multi-Purpose
Building
• Title Vi (elderly Meals):
(918) 762-4042
•
•
early learning Center and
care given 0-2 yrs: (918)
762-2489
Roam Chief Building:
(918) 762-2541
• Food Distribution
•
•
Fire Station
Pawnee Police Dept.: (918)
762-3013
Division of natural resource & safety/Transportation: (918) 762-3655
o Environment
o Transportation: (918)
762-3655
Cultural Learning Center (Berry
Building):
(918) 762-3227
• education & Training
• repatriation
• THPo
Health & Community Services Center: (918) 762-3873
• indian Child welfare
• Violence against women
• CHr/eMs: (918) 762-4641
• Diabetes Program: (918)
762-4045
• reaCH us
Family Development Center
• Fitness Center: (918) 7623006
• learning Center: (918) 7623007
Substance Abuse Building:
(918) 762-2153
• substance abuse Program
• Healthy nations Program
Pawnee Tribal Development
Corporation: (918) 762-4832
This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.