# Pawnee nation and Pawnee nation College (2012) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apawnee_oklahoma%3Aa0c66f34de91df0f ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Pawnee nation and Pawnee nation College employees recognized article on Page 12 Pawnee nation of oklahoma P.l. 102-477 Program Honored article on Page 4 April/May 2012 Page 2 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 Page 3 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. Page 4 Chaticks si Chaticks -APRIL/MAY 2012 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. Page 5 Chaticks si Chaticks -APRIL/MAY 2012 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. Page 6 Chaticks si Chaticks -APRIL/MAY 2012 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. Chaticks si Chaticks -APRIL/MAY 2012 Pawnee Indian Health Services Elevates Health Care Options Page 7 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. Page 8 Chaticks si Chaticks -APRIL/MAY 2012 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. Chaticks si Chaticks -APRIL/MAY 2012 Page 9 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. Chaticks si Chaticks - APRIL/MAY 2012 Page 10 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. Chaticks si Chaticks - APRIL/MAY 2012 Page 11 The Pa