Jordan D. Kanuho,Vice-President 2020 NEWLY ELECTED PAWNEE NATION BUSINESS COUNCIL

December 2020

Jordan D. Kanuho,Vice-President 2020 NEWLY ELECTED PAWNEE NATION BUSINESS COUNCIL

www.pawneenation.org

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

President Echo-Hawk

Introduction: This is my second report to

the people in Chaticks-si-Chaticks since I

assumed office on July 6, 2020. I will highlight

major activities between September and

November 10, 2020. At the outset, let me

extend our prayers, sympathies, and wellwishes on behalf of the Business Council to

all the mourners and sufferers touched by

the Coronavirus Pandemic. This infectious

disease is real; it is awful; it has taken one

highly respected tribal member, and others

are seriously ill. Much of this report will

detail Tribal government efforts to combat

the spread of infection and protect public

health. I ask that all Pawnees and members

of our community stay vigilant in protecting

themselves and their loved ones from this

highly contagious virus, and we all need to

do our part to slow the spread now. Let us

all resolve to double-down to protect the

Nation.

make the new Business Council complete.

He hit the ground running and brings a

strong leadership dimension to the Council.

Over numerous meetings, he has been

deeply involved in governmental affairs.

Unity, goodwill, and mutual respect among

our elected tribal leaders have been fully

restored. Good chemistry now guides the

decision-making process of our hardworking Council. In the Judicial Branch,

Chief Justice Greg Smith’s term expired

October 5, 2020, and we thank him for

his service. To fill that vacancy, I had the

great honor as a former member of the

Court to swear-in the new Chief Justice, the

honorable John Chapman-Young. With the

passing of the baton, the Supreme Court

remains in good hands with incoming Chief

Justice Chapman-Young.

2. Pandemic Protection: Various PBC

activities took place this Fall.

(A) The Pawnee Public School Year

opened August 20, 2020, with a set of

strengthened public health measures in

place for in-person and online students. The

Pawnee Nation played a role in fashioning

safe education opportunities throughout

the community, including creating tribal

online learning facilities for online students

by Executive Director Muriel Robedeaux.

We continue to monitor the safety of our

students; and are working with federal

and local jurisdictions to strengthen public

health measures.

(B) Over ten million dollars in

federal Covid-19 relief funds were directed

to a comprehensive, multi-pronged effort

to combat the Pandemic. “All hands were

To be sure, 2020 has been a tumultuous on deck” to help PBC make those spending

year. Political upheaval, disease, and decisions throughout August and into

natural disaster visited the Pawnee Nation, November. All levels of the government

and similar problems were seen across the worked long and hard. Special thanks go

United States. At home, our Nation turned to Executive Office staff, Division Directors,

to unity and goodwill to persevere and meet and Finance staff, as well as tribal members

these challenges. On the national level, the who provided input in the Public Forum.

November 3 election brings new leaders to The great workhorse in this effort was the

the White House who seeks to restore unity Budget/Finance Committee, chaired by

as well. Today we can hope for better days Treasurer Carol Chapman-Young. Her report

is contained in this edition of Chaticks si

ahead.

Chaticks.

1. Restoration of Unity, Good Will, and

(C) PBC created a Medical Advisory

Stability: Vice-President Jordan Kanuho

was inaugurated on September 5, 2020, to Committee composed of Pawnee doctors,

nurses, medical professionals, and

community public health leaders to help

PBC monitor tribal public health measures

and the safe reopening of our economy,

schools, and community. Dr. Charles Knife

Chief chairs this committee.

(D) The Pawnee Business Council declared

an emergency during the recent ice storm

that took place amid this Pandemic. It left

tribal members without power, heat, and

food for two days. Our public health leaders

called in the Red Cross; PBC members,

staff, and volunteers provided 400 meals,

bedding, and shelter from the storm. I

thank everyone who came to aid our people

during the emergency.

3. Strategic Planning: We are engaged in

comprehensive strategic planning because

that will help us achieve our aspirations,

take our Nation to the next level, and

reach the Promised Land--where the hopes

and dreams of our people can be realized.

The PBC created a Planning Committee,

chaired by Vice-President Kanuho, to

oversee this process. We will finalize the

Pawnee Nation’s Strategic Plan before the

end of the year. Component masterplans

are being worked on for the Cultural

Resource Division, IT department, and

the Communications department; and

in addition, the Agriculture Plan for the

Pawnee Nation will be finalized this Fall.

To coordinate planning, the Planning

Committee includes Pawnee Nation College

and TDC representatives so strategic college

and economic development plans can

be developed by those entities that are

congruent with the overall Strategic Plan

for the Pawnee Nation. Once the planning

process is finalized, our Nation can march

toward common goals. Along the way, PBC

can monitor progress with clarity of vision.

To gear-up for planning, PBC members

attended a Tribal Enterprise Workshop on

September 21-22, 2020, and Self-Governance

Training for PL-638 contracting of IHS

services on September 30, 2020. We are in

a full-throttle planning mode at the current

time. I am grateful for Vice-President

Kanuho’s leadership on key committees

involved in this process and for all PBC

members who are rowing together toward a

shared vision for a “Promised Land” of our

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

own making. This is the essence of true Self- 5. Protecting Pawnee Sovereignty: The

Pawnee Nation faces many legal issues

Determination.

today. See, the Attorney General’s report.

4. Strengthening Government

Here I will briefly highlight one issue—the

Infrastructure:

McGirt backlash problem that currently

(A) One pillar of our government threatens Pawnee sovereignty. In the

is work done by the Pawnee Nation July 9 McGrit decision, the U.S. Supreme

committees, boards, and commissions. Court held that the original boundaries

To strengthen this infrastructure, the of the MCN have never been diminished;

PBC approved a revised Handbook to therefore, the Court ruled that the State of

better govern those bodies—thanks to the Oklahoma has no jurisdiction to prosecute

leadership of Councilwomen Butler and crimes committed by Indians in MCN

Hare. We established some new committees, boundaries. A threat to the jurisdiction of

added duties to some existing committees, all Native Nations in Oklahoma recently

and consolidated others to streamline work arose in the wake of the McGirt decision.

and avoid duplication. More information on On July 22, Governor Stitt asked EPA to

the new committee structure is provided in grant Oklahoma authority to regulate

this edition of Chaticks si Chaticks including environmental programs in Indian Country.

This sweeping request seeks to restore

a list of new appointments.

the State’s illegal pre-McGirt jurisdiction.

(B) We established a Human Stitt’s request was made pursuant to Sec.

Resource Bank that is housed in the HR 10211 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible,

Office. The Bank is composed of talented Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005

Pawnees from across the Nation who can be (SAFETEA). Sec. 10211 is a “midnight rider”

tapped by PBC to render volunteer service tacked-on to SAFETEA by Senator Inhofe.

to Pawnee Nation committees, boards, It states essentially that: “Notwithstanding

and commissions; or to serve on advisory any other provision of law” EPA “shall”

committees for special projects undertaken grant Oklahoma’s request to administer

by our government in the future. Each day, certain environmental programs in areas of

the Human Resource Bank continues to the State that are “Indian country.”

receive applications from tribal members,

This rider could never have been enacted

many of whom are leaders in their fields. It

in the light of day during the normal

is gratifying to see volunteers rallying to the

legislative process. Nevertheless, Trump’s

aid of their Nation.

EPA quickly granted Oklahoma’s request

(C) Two new committees will fill on October 1 without providing meaningful

gaps in our infrastructure. First, is the government-to-government consultation

Intergovernmental Relations Committee with the affected Indian Nations of

chaired by Councilwoman Dawna Hare. Oklahoma, including the Pawnee Nation.

It will provide advice to the President and In EPA’s rush to grant the request, the

PBC regarding external political affairs. agency wrote a letter informing Tribal

Experienced Pawnee advocates versed Leaders on August 22 about Oklahoma’s

in intergovernmental affairs can help request. In response, the Pawnee Nation

inform our tribal-state relations, intertribal retained Earth Justice September 8; and

relations, and Federal Government immediately requested formal governmentaffairs. Second, the Fundraising Advisory to-government consultation. The Pawnee

Committee is chaired by the President. Nation asked EPA to grant adequate time

Experienced fundraisers can help us create to prepare for the consultation on complex

effective ways for the government to raise issues, and we sought data from EPA

philanthropy dollars from foundations & needed to begin meaningful talks. But

donors to lift new projects off the ground suddenly on September 18, EPA announced

and help meet revenue shortfalls during the that “consultation is over;” and it quickly

approved Oklahoma’s request. The decision

economic downturn.

blind-sided BIA and the Native Nations;

and it sidestepped EPA’s federal Indian

trust responsibility. The decision concluded

that Inhofe’s midnight rider, coupled with

the “plenary power” of Congress, abrogated

all United States treaties with Oklahoma

tribes--as well as the protections afforded

by the NEPA, NHPA, and ESA. The decision

amounts to the most sweeping treaty

abrogation ever seen in modern times—and

it was done by EPA with a stroke of the pen,

without blinking an eye.

While we are assessing the impact of the

EPA decision on tribal environmental

laws and programs, the Pawnee Nation

is working with other affected Native

Nations to explore ways to address this

perceived assault on tribal sovereignty. To

help inform our strategy, PBC formed an

Intergovernmental Relations Committee,

chaired by councilwoman Hare, to render

advice as the Pawnee Nation goes forward.

Conclusion—Looking Ahead: I want to

share three closing thoughts about the days

ahead.

First, I thank all Pawnees who voted on

November 3. Both victors in the presidential

race--President-elect Biden and VicePresident-elect Harris--thanked Indigenous

Peoples for their support. We saw the

highest number of votes in any presidential

election in U.S. history. It is good Native

Peoples are voting! Let us put our faith in

our democracy and stay involved.

Second, the outlook for 2021 may see some

bleak budgetary challenges for the Pawnee

Nation if the downturn in our economy

continues and the Pandemic drags on. We

must put our minds together to navigate

these challenges with unity, goodwill, and

patience.

Third, no matter what the future holds, if

we put our faith in the One Above and take

the High Road to redress the problems we

see, all will be well.

Thank you,

President Echo-Hawk

MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT

Nawa,

I hope that the Lord’s grace, mercy, and

peace find each and every one of you well.

As this year comes to an end and we reflect

on what this year brought, I hope that we

as Pawnee people look forward with hope

knowing that our present circumstances are

beginning to look in a positive direction.

To say that 2020 has been a difficult year

would be an understatement for most. This

year has brought

pain and sickness to

so many within our

tribe. It has brought

uncertainty

and

stress like we’ve not

seen in many years.

We, as a tribe, have

been through more

elections in one year

than we imagined

possible. This year

has brought grief and sorrow due to this

virus and many other tragedies that have

come to many of our Pawnee people. But my

prayer and hope for our people are that God

would shed His grace on the Pawnee Nation

and that the next year to come will be filled

of His blessings, and we would turn to Him

even more for guidance and direction.

As I reflect on my decision to run for the

office of Vice President, I am reminded of

two things.

heart. I may not be able to please everyone.

Still, I hope that when I look back at all that

I have accomplished and put in motion that

benefits our people, I can be pleased that

I did everything in my ability to do what’s

right for every one of you as a Pawnee

Nation member. As we come to an end of

this year and all that it has brought, may we

look to the hope that December brings. The

hope that in the middle of the night, when

all was dark, a Child was born and Light has

come into the world. May we continue to

remember that though this year may have a

cloud of darkness over it, we are blessed to

know that God sent His Son into the world

to save that which was lost. We have the

Light to endure through anything.

First, how in every step of the way through

the campaign since the very beginning,

I would seek the Lord in prayer, and that

remains the same as I serve as your Vice

President. Secondly, I witnessed our tribe

going through a difficult season, and it

moved me to decide

to run for this office.

At the time that I’m

writing this, I can say

that in the past two

months that I have

been serving as your

Vice President, I am

more hopeful for our

future than I have

been in years. I can May each and every one of you have a Merry

say that my optimism Christmas and a blessed Happy New Year.

is due in part to

witnessing firsthand

how our staff at the

Pawnee Nation has

worked through the

difficult year that

we’ve been through

and also seeing our

Pawnee people show

resilience and endurance throughout all

of this. I’m not going to lie. We still have

challenges ahead, but the leadership,

dedicated frontline staff, and our Pawnee

people are more than able to persevere

through the challenges that await.

Jordan Kanuho

As I continue to serve you as your Vice

President, I will do everything that I can to Vice President

keep our Pawnee people’s best interest at Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

Pawnee Nation kicking off Native American

Heritage Month with a Prayer Breakfast for

the Pawnee Nation employees, sponsored by

the Pawnee Business Council. Thank you to

everyone for helping make this event a success,

and a special thanks to Steven Moore for the

cedar blessing and offering the prayer for the

Pawnee Nation. May God continue to bless and

watch over our Pawnee people.

MESSAGE FROM PAWNEE NATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Greetings

The home delivery of meals to the tribal

elders is ongoing. It will continue until

the pandemic condition improves enough

to allow our elders to gather at the Elderly

Meals Program safely. The Elderly Meals

program provides a drive-through pick-up

service for the elders, and they can drive

up to the facility. One of the elderly meals

workers will bring a meal out to them in

their vehicles.

providing two separate places for people to

go to get warm or have a place to stay.

The fall began with a new program funded

under the BIA-CARES appropriation

received by the Pawnee Nation. This

program is for distance learning for the local

tribal students whose families have decided

The Pawnee Nation’s Emergency Operations to continue their schooling via distance

Center is still operational. It will remain so learning at the Nation’s Multi-Purpose

until this COVID Pandemic no longer the center, which allows them to access the

threat that it has been. The Emergency internet, adhere to social distancing, and

Declaration enacted on March 24, 2020, with tutors available to assist them on an

is still in force “The Pawnee Business as-needed basis.

Council does hereby find and declare that

conditions affecting public health, welfare, While dealing with the COVID Pandemic, the

education, and employment have arisen Pawnee Nation and the City of Pawnee was

with and throughout the jurisdiction of hit with an Ice Storm during the first week

the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma caused of November 2020. This storm impacted

by the COVID-19 Pandemic”. The Tribal several tribal homes and households by

Emergency Response Committee continues either the lack of electricity or frozen tree

to meet weekly to receive and give updates limbs falling into their yards or on their

on the status of the COVID virus and its homes. The Pawnee Nation worked with

the Pawnee Indian Housing Authority in

effect on our tribal community.

Please take care of yourself and your

family during this pandemic and the

holidays that are coming up. If you ever

have a question or concern, please feel

free to contact me at my email address:

mrobedeaux@pawneenation.org.

The Pawnee Nation has been extremely busy

with dealing with the COVID Pandemic. The

tribal employees have been screened several

times with the COVID test when exposed to

someone who has tested positive for the

COVID Virus. Every tribal building has had

employees sent home due to exposure to

the virus. The Buildings are sanitized before

the employees can return to work.

All staff is required to have their temperatures

taken before they can enter the tribal

buildings, and several of the programs are

helping the tribal membership via email or

phone.

Several of the tribal workers and tribal

council members provided meals on two

evenings and fed over 400 people. The

Tribal Employment Rights office also helped

the tribal elders who needed to have tree

limbs removed from their yards, which was

greatly appreciated.

Muriel Robedeaux

Executive Director

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

ATTORNEY GENERAL’S REPORT

Review of pending legal issues

Chad Smith, Attorney General

November 9, 2020

The Pawnee Nation addresses several legal issues in its process of exercising sovereignty, selfgovernance, and nation building, as indicated below:

(1)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) “Same as state”.

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in McGirt, the State of Oklahoma’s Governor

requested the EPA to withdraw authority from Oklahoma tribes to administer EPA programs on a

“same as state” status. Legal memorandums were developed by the Earthjustice Law Firm and the

Muskogee Creek Nation. Collaboration with other Oklahoma tribes continues to decide the best

course to secure the Pawnee Nation’s interest in protecting the environment.

(2)

Earthquake litigation damages settlement.

The Pawnee Nation retained outside counsel, Scott Poynter, to seek damages from several oil and

gas companies whose fracking caused earthquake damage to Pawnee property. (Steadfast v. Eagle

Road) Settlement discussions are ongoing.

(3)

Forced fee patent.

A Pawnee member seeks the Nation to be a “friend of court” (file briefs supporting the member’s

position) in litigation to protect “forced” allotments. Forced allotments occurred in the 1920’s

when the BIA decided that certain Pawnees were competent enough to make their own decisions,

and forced them to take their land out of trust or restriction, thereby subjecting their allotments to

state taxation.

(4)

Impact of the McGirt decision on Pawnee Nation jurisdiction.

An in-depth study has been undertaken to determine what impact the U.S. Supreme Court decision

in McGirt has on Pawnee jurisdiction.

(5)

PN Brawley (Mehlburger) contract dispute.

The Pawnee Nation filed breach of contract claim in tribal court against an engineering firm in

CIV 2018-008 (2017). This case is in the early stage of litigation.

(6)

Magellan pipeline.

Magellan Oil Company has abandoned a pipeline that runs through several Pawnee allotments.

President Echo Hawk has sent a letter to the BIA regarding the abandoned pipeline. Discussions

with the BIA and Magellan regarding the removal of the pipeline will proceed.

(7)

Tribal Court cases.

Pending in the Pawnee District Court are several criminal and child welfare cases that the

Attorney General will cover because the tribal prosecutor has resigned.

PRESIDENT APPOINTED COMMITTEES

President appointed Committees

President appointed Committees

Agriculture Committee: To advise PBC

and the Division of Agriculture on: (1) an

Agriculture Plan for the Pawnee Nation; (2)

self-sustaining agriculture initiatives

proposed or undertaken by the Pawnee

Nation; (3) funding initiatives to support the

work, programs, and enterprises of the

Division; and (4) such other matters as may

be referred to the committee by the Division.

Jordan Kanuho, Chair

jk1106@pawneenation.org

Patricia McCray

Kim Murie

Jordan Moore

Frances Soxie

Randy Ledford

Morgan Littlesun

Aaron Prim

Budget Committee: To review all budgets

and modifications.

Carol Chapman, Chair

cc1100@pawneenation.org

Walter Echo-Hawk

Jordan Kanuho

Patricia McCray

Muriel Robedeaux

William Perry

Brian Kirk

George Gardipe

Communications & IT Committee: To

advise PBC, communications staff, and IT

staff on: (1) strategic planning for

communications and IT; (2) the overall

communication program, including plans,

ideas, policies, goals, and initiatives to

improve self-governance and tribal

government communication with tribal

members and the public; and (3)

collaborating with IT and Executive Office

staff to ensure that IT technology,

infrastructure, and staff are effectively &

efficiently meeting the needs of the Pawnee

Nation.

Jordan Kanuho, Chair

jk1106@pawneenation.org

Dawna Hare

BC Echo-Hawk

Megan Cunningham

Bunky Echo-Hawk

Lindsey Teter

Michael Burgess

Cultural Resources Committee: Advisory

disbursement is determined by the Pawnee

Nation Education Committee appointed by

the Pawnee Business Council President.

Once the higher education application is

completed and the applicant is determined

to be eligible, the financial information is

presented to the Education Committee for

confidential review. The Education

Committee will make final determinations on

the amount to be awarded based on

financial information and the funds that are

available.

Carol Chapman, Chair

cc1100@pawneenation.org

Charles Lone Chief

Liana Teter

Misty Nuttle

Zach Rice

Jaime Maltsberger

Patrick Morre Jr.

Michael Burgess

Aaron Adson

Fancy Terer

Matt Reed

Enrollment Committee: Reviews

enrollment applications, relinquishments,

and other enrollment issues from tribal

members, and also makes

recommendations for motion to the Nasharo

Council.

Patricia McCray, Chair

pmccray@pawneenation.org

Dawna Hare

Ann Collins

Duane Pratt

Joann Roberts

Walthena Chapman

grievance of any regular fulltime employee

who feels aggrieved by any act related to

working conditions, conditions of

employment, or Pawnee Nation policies,

procedures, rules and/or regulations.

Brian Kirk

Kyla Wichita

Keith Lyons

Jessica Leadingfox

Human Resources Committee: Develop

policies that promote a uniformed system of

personnel administration that provides

maximum services to Pawnee Nation,

provides recruitment and selection process,

promotes a clear understanding of the

rights, privileges and responsibilities with

the Pawnee Nation employment

Charles Lone Chief, Chair

clonechief@pawneenation.org

Cynthia Butler, Co-Chair

Kelton Kersey

Christal Prill

Suzy Knife Chief

Jaime Maltsberber

Tiffany Frietze

for Cultural activities including repatriation

and events and preserving Pawnee culture.

Jordan Kanuho, PBC Rep

Larry Goodfox

Ralph HAymond Jr.

Frank Adson

Steven Moore

Warren Pratt Jr.

Sonny Rouwalk

Helen Norris

Ramona

Horsechief

President appointed

Committees

Jamie Nelson

Education Committee: Scholarship

Grievance Committee: Reviews any

Fundraising Advisory Committee: Work

with the President, Treasurer, Executive

Director, and Division Directors to (1)

identify potential donors and foundations for

tribal programs; and (2) render advice &

assistance in the Nation’s efforts to raise

money from the private and philanthropy

sectors to support tribal government

administration, activities, programs, and

special projects.

Walter Echo-Hawk, Chair

wechohawk@pawneenation.org

Gwen Shunatona

Carly Hare

John Echo-Hawk

Lucille Echo-Hawk

Crystal Echo-Hawk

Clarence Benes

Kevin Gover

Sarah Echo-Hawk

Governing Committee: To review all

Pawnee Nation governing documents (i.e.,

Constitution, Acts, Ordinances, etc.) and

make suggestions for revisions before final

approval by the Pawnee Business Council.

Cynthia Butler, Chair

cb0081@pawneenation.org

Patricia McCray, Co Chair

Denise Miller

Tim Jim

Lisa Gover

Victoria Lefthand

Adrian Spottedhorsechief

Intergovernmental Affairs Committee: (1)

work with the President and Executive Staff

in formulating Pawnee Nation plans,

policies, strategies, and goals to guide the

Pawnee Nation’s external political affairs in

tribal/state relationships, intertribal affairs,

and the Nation’s relationship with the

Federal Government and its agencies; (2)

advise the PBC on the foregoing matters,

and on building an adequate government

infrastructure to carry on these external

political affairs; and (3) as needed,

members will be available to assist the

President in carrying out these plans,

policies, strategies and goals.

Dawna Hare, Chair

dawnahare@pawneenation.org

Cynthia Butler

Carol Chapman

Chad Smith

Bruce Pratt

John Echo-Hawk

Lael Echo-Hawk

Land & Property Management

Committee: Plan for development and

protections of Pawnee Nation lands and

natural resources; provides oversight, care

and maintenance of Pawnee Nation land,

buildings and all property of any kind owned

by the Pawnee Nation; and establishes

rental policies and leases.

Dawna Hare, Chair

dawnahare@pawneenation.org

Charles Lone Chief

Monty Matlock

Reva Howell

Ramona Horesechief

Paul Echo-Hawk

Deb Echo-Hawk

President appointed Committees

Medical Advisory Committee: Provide

medical advice to PBC regarding the

efficacy of the tribal government’s Covid-19

Pandemic public safety measures,

recommendations for improving those

measures, and to monitor the safe

reopening of the Pawnee Nation community

and economy during the pandemic. This

committee will be staffed by a designated

TERC representative and Executive Office

staff.

Princess Committee

Cynthia Butler, Chair

cb0081@pawneenation.org

Tiffany Frietze

Jamie Nelson

Reva Howell

Beverly Harjo

Tonya Moore-Bravescout

Vicky Leading Fox

Charles Knife Chief, Chair

cknifechief@pawneenation.org

Sarah Robedeaux

Gene Evans

Linda Cummings

Cordelia Clapp

Phyllis Yellowman

Seneca Smith

Bruce Pratt

Abigaile Echo-Hawk

Brian Kirk

Tribal Emergency Response Committee:

Planning committee: Reviews and makes

Muriel Robedeaux, Chair

mrobedeaux@pawneenation.org

Walter Echo-Hawk

Charles Knife Chief

Monty Matlock

Patrick Leading Fox

Jon James

Jeana Francis

All Division Directors

recommendations to strengthen applications

for proposal submission. Serve as advisory

for the Planning Division.

Jordan Kanuho, Chair

jk1106@pawneenation.org

Charles Lone Chief

Misty Nuttle

Adrian Spottedhorsechief

Kelton Kersey

Zach Rice

Christal Prill

Les Riding In

Jeff Goodfox

Authorized under Federal “Emergency

Planning Community Right to Know Act” - a

program to assure safe and effective

planning and response for emergencies

associated with chemicals. (40 CFR Parts

350-372) PBC initially established TERC in

2001 and reorganized in 2010 following

restructuring. Assignment of Division

Directors as Committee members. Pawnee

Nation made TERC “multi-hazard” planning

which includes pandemic planning and

recovery.

PBC 2020 RESOLUTIONS

#20-66 – A Resolution to approve amendments

#20-74 – A Resolution to recognize the results of

from the Pawnee Nation and she will be removed

#20-92– A Resolution to adopt and enact the

to Section 1002 (A) of Chapter Ten – Approved

September 8, 2020 by a vote of six for, none

Roll – Approved September 22, 2020 by a vote of

October 13, 2020 - Approved October 13, 2020 by

to the Pawnee General Revenue and Taxation Act

August 26, 2020 by a vote of six for, none against,

none abstaining and one not voting (President

Echo-Hawk).

#20-67 – A Resolution to approve amendments

to the Pawnee General Revenue and Taxation Act

to Section 1002 (B) of Chapter Ten – Approved

August 26, 2020 by a vote of six for, none against,

none abstaining and one not voting (President

Echo-Hawk).

#20-68 – A Resolution to approve an addition to

the Pawnee General Revenue and Taxation Act to

Section 1014 of Chapter Ten – Approved August

the Pawnee Nation Run-Off Election – Approved

against, one abstaining and one not voting (President Echo-Hawk).

permanently from the Pawnee Nation Membership

six for, none against, none abstaining and one not

voting (President Echo-Hawk).

#20-93 – A Resolution to approve Pawnee Nation

Council authorized to sign signature cards and doc-

for; Tax Commission Online Tag Renewal Program,

for; Native Advisors, LLC COVID Consultation Fee

uments – Approved September 8, 2020 by a vote of

seven for, none against, none abstaining and one

not voting (President Echo-Hawk).

#20-76 – A Resolution to approve the revisions

COVID Fund Allocation in the amount of $307,340

and Food Assistance Program – Approved Sep-

tember 22, 2020 by a vote of six for, none against,

none abstaining and one not voting (President

Echo-Hawk).

made to the TERO Ordinance – Approved Sep-

#20-85 – A Resolution to approve the revisions of

none abstaining and one not voting (President

“Appendix B: The Budget Process”– Approved Sep-

tember 22, 2020 by a vote of six for, none against,

the Pawnee Nation Fiscal Policies and Procedures,

Hawk).

#20-77 – A Resolution to approve Pawnee

Echo-Hawk).

#20-69 – A Resolution to approve amendments

$782,100 for; Pandemic local beef delivery system,

#20-86 – A Resolution to agree to submit a propos-

Member PPE Assistance Program, Fitness Center

Bureau of Indian Affairs on the stated multi-year

to the Pawnee General Revenue and Taxation Act

to Section 903 (A) of Chapter Nine – Approved

August 26, 2020 by a vote of six for, none against,

none abstaining and one not voting (President

Echo-Hawk).

#20-70 – A Resolution to approve Pawnee

Nation COVID Fund Allocation in the amount of

Information Technology network upgrade, Tribal

change order fee to complete project on time –

Approved September 8, 2020 by a vote of six for,

none against, one abstaining and one not voting

(President Echo-Hawk).

Nation COVID Fund Allocation in the amount of

#20-78 – A Resolution to approve the adoption and

Business Interruptions & Supplies, Tribal Emergen-

Transportation Improvement Program for fiscal

$2,162,910.02 for; Pandemic Burial Assistance, TDC

cy Subsistence Assistance, Elders Emergency Food

Assistance, Distance learning Cultural and Native

Health classes, Employee Hazard Pay, Pawnee

Nation College Distance Learning, COVID online

submittal of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Tribal

year 2021 – Approved September 8, 2020 by a vote

of seven for, none against, none abstaining and

one not voting (President Echo-Hawk).

none abstaining and one not voting (President

al to contract the Tribal Court Program from the

basis- Approved September 22, 2020 by a vote of

six for, none against, none abstaining and one not

voting (President Echo-Hawk).

#20-87 – A Resolution to authorize, approve, and

support the submittal of a “Language Preservation

Project” contract proposal and application to the

Bureau of Indian Affairs- Approved September

Earthjustice – Approved September 8, 2020 by a

$4,968,050 and to also extend the approval time-

work communication, and command center, COVID

Patient Recovery Assistance Program, College

and one not voting (President Echo-Hawk).

student distance learning. – Approved August

#20-80 – A Resolution to approve Pawnee

abstaining and one not voting (President Echo-

of $46,786.38 for; Public Health Environmental

26, 2020 by a vote of six for, none against, none

Hawk).

#20-71 – A Resolution to approve and authorize

the consent for a grant of easement to Magellan

Midstream Partners LP – Approved August 26,

Nation COVID Fund Allocation in the amount

Hawk).

Membership Roll– Approved September 22, 2020

the consent for a grant of easement to Oklahoma

eligible applicants to be added to the Pawnee

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

and one not voting (President Echo-Hawk).

Natural Gas – Approved August 26, 2020 by a vote

#20-82 – A Resolution to approve to note the date

not voting (President Echo-Hawk).

the Membership Roll and remove them from the

of six for, none against, none abstaining and one

#20-73 – A Resolution to authorize, approve, and

support the submittal of a “Living Languages Grant

Program”– Approved August 26, 2020 by a vote of

six for, none against, none abstaining and one not

voting (President Echo-Hawk).

of death of eighteen (18) deceased members on

Annuity Roll – Approved September 22, 2020 by a

vote of six for, none against, none abstaining and

one not voting (President Echo-Hawk).

#20-83 – A Resolution to accept the Absolute

Relinquishment of Margaret Cecilia Rouwalk

directional disclaimer on behalf of the Nation in

favor of Mattie Osborne Fish - Approved October

13, 2020 by a vote of seven for, none against, none

abstaining and one not voting (President EchoHawk).

#20-95 – A Resolution to approve Pawnee Nation

COVID Fund Allocation in the amount of $28,945

for; Native Food Accessibility Facility Communications Upgrade, Pawnee Health & COVID Rehabili-

tation Center Communications Installation, COVID

Storage and Distribution Technology Communi-

cation Installation, and BIA Restroom upgrades to

address public health COVID needs. – Approved

October 2, 2020 by a vote of five for, none against,

none abstaining and one not voting (President

Echo-Hawk).

Program Fund budget totaling $753,805 and to

Indirect Costs budgets to no later than November

16, 2020- Approved October 29, 2020 by a vote of

seven for, none against, none abstaining and one

not voting (President Echo-Hawk).

#20-97– A Resolution to authorize the submission

abstaining and one not voting (President Echo-

Department of Health and Human Services, Indian

28, 2020 by a vote of six for, none against, none

Hawk).

$1,125,000 for; PN COVID Storage and Distribution

not voting (President Echo-Hawk).

#20-94– A Resolution to approve execution of a

later than October 30, 2020- Approved September

seven for, none against, none abstaining and one

#20-81 – A Resolution to approve seventy-six (76)

#20-72 – A Resolution to approve and authorize

line of the Tribal and Indirect Costs budgets to no

#20-89 – A Resolution to approve Pawnee

2020 by a vote of six for, none against, none

abstaining and one not voting (President Echo-

sive Federal Grant Program Fund budget totaling

Protection Equipment- Generator pump and pump

repair – Approved September 14, 2020 by a vote of

(President Echo-Hawk).

also extend the approval timeline of the Tribal and

Management and Compliance Consultant, Local

vote of seven for, none against, none abstaining

none against, none abstaining and one not voting

Hawk).

#20-88– A Resolution to approve the comprehen-

Food Management and Planning, Remote learning,

– Approved October 13, 2020 by a vote of six for,

#20-96– A Resolution to approve the Federal Grant

abstaining and one not voting (President Echo-

#20-79 – A Resolution to authorize and approve

the contract or agreement with The Law Office of

COVID Fund Allocation in the amount of $29,845

22, 2020 by a vote of six for, none against, none

reporting- Abilia MIP, Pandemic Handicap Health

and Food Accessibility, Native Food Accessibility,

and one not voting (President Echo-Hawk).

#20-84 – A Resolution to approve Pawnee Nation

purposes, the four officers of the Pawnee Business

tember 22, 2020 by a vote of six for, none against,

abstaining and one not voting (President Echo-

a vote of seven for, none against, none abstaining

#20-75 – A Resolution to approve for banking

Echo-Hawk).

26, 2020 by a vote of six for, none against, none

Tribal Court Pro Temp Justice Ordinance effective

Nation COVID Fund Allocation in the amount of

Center, and Information Technology Network

of a Tribal Self-Governance application to the

Health Service for a Self-Governance Negotiation

Cooperative Agreement- Approved October 29,

2020 by a vote of seven for, none against, none

abstaining and one not voting (President EchoHawk).

Upgrade – Approved October 2, 2020 by a vote of

#20-98– A Resolution approve to the Declaration

voting (President Echo-Hawk).

has activated the Emergency Operations Center

five for, none against, none abstaining and one not

#20-90– A Resolution to approve the land

allocation for; Pawnee Nation COVID Storage &

Distribution Center, Water Well House, IT Facility

- Approved October 2, 2020 by a vote of five for,

none against, none abstaining and one not voting

(President Echo-Hawk).

#20-91– A Resolution to approve the revisions

made to the Pawnee Nation Hemp Farming Act

of 2019 - Approved October 13, 2020 by a vote of

seven for, none against, none abstaining and one

not voting (President Echo-Hawk).

of a State of Emergency for the Pawnee Nation and

due to the winter weather disaster - Approved

November 7, 2020 by a vote of seven for, none

against, none abstaining and one not voting (President Echo-Hawk).

PBC 2020 MEETING MINUTES

August 14, 2020 Pawnee

Business Council Special

Meeting

President Walter Echo-Hawk called the meeting

to order at 4:10 pm and Mrs. Patricia McCray gave

the invocation. Seven Council members present,

quorum established.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion made by Patricia

McCray to approve the Pawnee Business Council

Special Meeting Agenda with changes to add

Resolution #20-65 for August 14, 2020, seconded

by Charles Lone Chief, motion carries

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1.

Motion made by Patricia McCray to

approve the Pawnee Business Council Special

Meeting Minutes from July 20, 2020, seconded by

Carol Chapman, motion carries

2.

Motion made by Patricia McCray to

approve the Pawnee Business Council Quarterly

Meeting Minutes from August 1, 2020 with addi-

tions, seconded by Cynthia Butler, motion carries

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Motion made by Charles Lone Chief to go into

Executive Session, seconded by Cynthia Butler,

motion carries. Motion made by Charles Knife Chief

to come out of Executive Session, seconded by

Cynthia Butler, motion carries.

1.

Discussion and/or Approval of Resolu-

2.

Discussion and/or Approval on Resolu-

tion #20-51, Interim Attorney General Agreement

tion #20-65 Scott Poynter disposition of Pawnee

Nation Trust Account

COUNCIL ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:

1.

Motion made by Patricia McCray to

approve Resolution #20-51, seconded by Charles

Lone Chief, motion carries

2.

Motion made by Carol Chapman to

approve Resolution #20-65, seconded by Charles

Knife Chief, motion carries.

Motion made by Patricia McCray to adjourn,

seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion carries to

adjourn at 5:26 pm.

August 26, 2020 Pawnee

Business Council Quarterly

Meeting

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.

Motion made by Patricia McCray to

approve the Pawnee Business Council Special

Meeting Minutes from August 14, 2020, seconded

by Charles Knife Chief, motion carries.

NEW BUSINESS:

1.

Motion made by Charles Knife Chief to

approve Resolution #20-59 COVID Fund Allocation,

seconded by Charles Lone Chief, motion carries

CARES ’20 Budget, seconded by Charles Lone Chief,

motion carries.

i.

Motion made by Dawna Hare to ap-

prove 4055 Food Distribution Program on Indian

Reservations 20 CARES Budget, seconded by

Charles Knife Chief, motion carries

j.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approve Native Connections Budget, seconded by

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to enter into

Executive Session, seconded by Charles Lone Chief,

motion carries. Motion made by Patricia McCray

to come out of Executive Session, seconded by

Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

1.

Discussion and/or Approval of Resolu-

tion #20-79 Earthjustice Retainer Agreement

COUNCIL ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:

seconded by Cynthia Butler, motion carries

Motion made by Patricia McCray to adjourn,

approve Resolution #20-70 Earthjustice Retainer

approve Resolution #20-67 Tax Revisions (1002B),

adjourn at 6:42 pm.

Motion made by Charles Knife Chief to

approve Resolution #20-66 Tax Revisions (1002A),

3.

Motion made by Carol Chapman to

seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries

4.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approve Resolution #20-68 Tax Addition (1014),

seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion carries

5.

Motion made by Carol Chapman to

approve Resolution #20-69 Tax Revisions (903A),

seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries.

6.

Motion made by Carol Chapman to

approve Resolution #20-70 COVID Fund Allocation

with changes, seconded by Cynthia Butler, motion

carries.

7.

Motion made by Dawna Hare to

approve Resolution #20-71 Magellan Midstream

Partners, L.P, seconded by Charles Knife Chief,

motion carries.

8.

Motion made by Carol Chapman to

approve Resolution #20-72 Oklahoma Natural Gas

easement 812-ST 1021 (Chilocco), seconded by

Charles Lone Chief, motion carries

9.

Motion made by Carol Chapman to

approve Resolution #20-73 Living Languages Grant

Submission, seconded by Charles Knife Chief,

motion carries

10.

a.

Budget Recommendations

Motion made by Dawna Hare to

approve Indian Reservation Roads Budget Mod #1,

seconded by Charles Lone Chief, motion carries

b.

Motion made by Charles Lone Chief to

approve 3408 Center for Disease Control CARES

Budget, seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion

carries

c.

Motion made by Carol Chapman to ap-

prove 3407 COVID-19 Tribal Public Health Capacity

Budget Mod #1, seconded by Charles Knife Chief,

motion carries

d.

Motion made by Charles Lone Chief to

approve Native Indian Health Board COVID19 Budget, seconded by Carol Chapman, motion carries.

e.

Motion made by Dawna Hare to

approve Community Service Block Grant CARES

Budget, seconded by Charles Lone Chief, motion

gave the invocation. Seven Council members

f.

order at 5:15 pm and Mr. Adrian Spottedhorsechief

carries.

present, quorum established.

approve Oklahoma Department of Human Services

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion made by Patricia

Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

Special Meeting Agenda with corrections and

prove Indian Community Development Block Grant

Knife Chief, motion carries.

Chapman, motion carries.

additions for August 26, 2020, seconded by Charles

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to ap-

Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

2.

President Walter Echo-Hawk called the meeting to

McCray to approve the Pawnee Business Council

h.

prove Indian Community Development Block Grant

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

Providing Safe and Stable Families, seconded by

g.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to ap-

19 Public Safety Center Budget, seconded by Carol

seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion carries to

September 8, 2020 Pawnee

Business Council Special

Meeting

President Walter Echo-Hawk called the meeting

to order at 5:15 pm and Mr. Jordan Kanuho gave

the invocation. Eight Council members present,

quorum established.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion made by Charles

Knife Chief to approve the Pawnee Business

Council Special Meeting Agenda with addendums

for September 8, 2020, seconded by Cynthia Butler,

1.

Motion made by Charles Lone Chief to

Agreement with amendments, seconded by Dawna

Hare, motion carries.

Motion made by Patricia McCray to adjourn,

seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion caries to

adjourn at 7:54 pm.

September 14, 2020 Pawnee

Business Council Special

Meeting

President Walter Echo-Hawk called the meeting

to order at 12: 07 pm and Mrs. Dawna Hare gave

the invocation. Eight Council members present,

quorum established.

motion carries.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion made by Patsy

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Cynthia

Special Meeting Agenda for September 14, 2020,

Butler to approve the Pawnee Business Council

Special Meeting Minutes for August 26, 2020, sec-

McCray to approve the Pawnee Business Council

seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries.

onded by Charles Knife Chief, motion carries.

NEW BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

approve Resolution #20-80 COVID Fund Allocation,

1.

Motion made by Charles Knife Chief to

approve Resolution #20-74 Acceptance of Run Off

1.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries.

Election Results with changes, seconded by Dawna

Motion made by Dawna Hare to approve adjourn,

2.

adjourn at 12:33 pm.

Hare, motion ca

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approve Resolution #20-75 Signature Authority,

seconded

3.

Motion made by Charles Knife Chief

to table Resolution #20-76 TERO Act Revisions,

seconded by Cynthia Butler, motion carries.

4.

Motion made by Carol Chapman to

approve Resolution #20-77 COVID Fund Allocation,

seconded by Cynthia Butler, motion carries.

5.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approve Resolution #20-78 Pawnee Nation Tribal

Transportation Improvement Program, seconded

by Charles Knife Chief, motion carries.

6.

a.

Budget Recommendations

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to ap-

prove DHCS Budget Mod #3, seconded by Charles

Knife Chief, motion carries.

b.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approve PBC Budget Mod #12, seconded by Dawna

Hare, motion carries.

7.

Discussion on Medical Advisory Com-

mittee, Discussion only

seconded by Cynthia Butler, motion carries to

September 22, 2020 Pawnee

Business Council Special

Meeting

Vice-President Jordan Kanuho called the meeting

to order at 5:43 pm and Mr. Charles Lone Chief

gave the invocation. Seven Council members

present, quorum established.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion made by Charles

Lone Chief to approve the Pawnee Business

Council Special Meeting Agenda with addendums

for September 22, 2020, seconded by Dawna Hare,

motion carries.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approve the Pawnee Business Council Special

Meeting Minutes for September 8, 2020, seconded

by Carol Chapman, motion carries.

2.

Motion made by Dawna Hare to ap-

prove the Pawnee Business Council Special Meet-

PBC 2020 MEETING MINUTES

ing Minutes for September 14, 2020, seconded by

Cynthia Butler, motion carries.

OLD BUSINESS:

1.

Motion made by Charles Knife Chief to

approve Resolution #20-76 with revisions, second-

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion made by Carol

PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL PRESIDENT REPORT:

Cynthia Butler, motion carries.

Council Special Meeting Agenda with additions for

Court Justice, Pandemic Protection, Strategic Plan-

1. Legal Briefing

ture, and EPA.

3.

Chapman to approve the Pawnee Business

September 28, 2020, seconded by Cynthia Butler,

motion carries.

Update given on written report, new Supreme

ning, strengthening Tribal Government infrastruc-

NEW BUSINESS

PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORA-

NEW BUSINESS

prove Resolution #20-88 Approval of Comprehen-

year over year, COVID Protection Measures,

approve Resolution #20-81 Enrollment New Mem-

motion carries.

ed by Carol Chapman, motion carries.

1.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

bers, seconded by Patsy McCray, motion carries.

2.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approve Resolution #20-82 Deceased Enrollment,

seconded by Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

3.

Motion made by Carol Chapman to ap-

prove Resolution #20-83 Absolute Relinquishment,

seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion carries.

4.

Motion made by Dawna Hare to

approve Resolution #20-84 COVID Fund Allocation,

seconded by Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

5.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

Resolution #20-85 Fiscal Policies and Procedures

Revisions, Budget Committee, seconded by Charles

Lone Chief, motion carries.

6.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approve Resolution #20-86 Tribal Court Grant

Submission, seconded by Carol Chapman, motion

carries.

7.

Motion made by Dawna Hare to

approve Resolution #20-87 Language Preservation

Project Grant Submission, seconded by Cynthia

Butler, motion carries.

8.

Motion made by Carol Chapman to

approve the Committee, Commission, and Boards

Handbook Revisions, seconded by Cynthia Butler,

motion carries.

9.

Motion made by Charles Lone Chief

to approve the new committees added into the

Committee, Commission, and Boards Handbook,

seconded by Cynthia Butler, motion carries.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Motion made by Charles Lone Chief to enter

Executive Session, seconded by Patsy McCray,

motion carries. Motion made by Charles Lone Chief

to come out of Executive Session, seconded by

Charles Knife Chief, motion carries.

1.

al

Discussion on Office of Inspector Gener-

1.

Motion made by Carol Chapman to ap-

sive Federal Budgets, seconded by Cynthia Butler,

TION REPORT: Update given on Finances, Gaming

signage upgrades, Sports Bar, and position control

report.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to adjourn, sec-

PAWNEE NATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT:

at 5:18 pm.

Reports, Census, and staff.

onded by Dawna Hare, motion carries to adjourn

October 2, 2020 Pawnee Business Council Special Meeting

Vice-President Jordan Kanuho called the meeting

to order at 1:12 pm and Mr. Charles Knife Chief

gave the invocation. Six Council members present,

quorum established.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion made by Cynthia

Butler to approve the Pawnee Business Council

Special Meeting Agenda with additions for October

2, 2020, seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion

carries.

NEW BUSINESS

1.

Motion made by Charles Knife Chief to

approval Resolution #20-89 COVID Fund Allocation, seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries.

2.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approval Pawnee Nation COVID-10 Flow Table

with additions, seconded by Dawna Hare, motion

carries.

3.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approval Resolution #20-90 Land Allocation,

seconded by Carol Chapman, motion carries.

4.

Motion made by Dawna Hare to ap-

proval Thompson Construction, Inc. contract in the

amount not to exceed 1,000,000.00 for the Pawnee

Nation COVID Storage & Distribution Center,

seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion carries.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to adjourn, seconded by Carol Chapman, motion carries to adjourn at

1:42 pm.

Update given on CARES Funding Allocations

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1.

Meeting Minutes with changes for September 22,

2020, seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries.

2.

Meeting Minutes for September 28, 2020, seconded by Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

3.

Meeting Minutes for October 2, 2020, seconded by

Carol Chapman, motion carries.

NEW BUSINESS:

1.

by Charles Lone Chief, motion carries.

2.

Revisions, seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion

carries.

3.

Justice Ordinance, seconded by Dawna Hare,

motion carries.

4.

Allocation, seconded by Dawna Hare, motion

carries.

5.

President Echo-Hawk called the meeting to order

at 4:43pm and Mr. Jordan Kanuho gave the invo-

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion made by Carol

established.

Special Meeting Agenda with additions for October

cation. Seven Council members present, quorum

Chapman to approve the Pawnee Business Council

13, 2020, seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion

carries.

Update on COVID Storage and Distribu-

tion Center

a.

Oct 5th surveyed area

c.

Environmental study not received by

b.

cation. Eight Council members present, quorum

established.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approve Resolution #20-94 David J. Burnett Land

September 28, 2020 Pawnee Business Council

Special Meeting

Motion made by Carol Chapman to

approve Resolution #20-92 Approval of Pro Temp

6.

at 5:33 pm and Mrs. Cynthia Butler gave the invo-

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approve Resolution #20-91. PN Hemp Farming Act

President Echo-Hawk called the meeting to order

adjourn at 7:06 pm.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to ap-

prove the new committee appointments, seconded

seconded by Charles Knife Chief, motion carries to

Motion made by Charles Lone Chief to adjourn,

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approve the Pawnee Business Council Special

October 13, 2020 Pawnee

Business Council Special

Meeting

Discussion only

Motion made by Carol Chapman to

approve the Pawnee Business Council Special

BIA

COUNCIL ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to

approve the Pawnee Business Council Special

Building needed to be relocated

d.

Waiting on THPO consultation

f.

Oct 19th Site and Dirt work begins

e.

g.

Oct 12th GEO Tech Report

4,000 sq ft building

Motion made by Carol Chapman to

approve Resolution #20-93, seconded by Dawna

Hare, motion carries.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to enter into

Executive Session, seconded by Charles Knife Chief,

motion carries. Motion made by Charles Knife Chief

to come out of Executive Session, seconded by

2.

Discussion of Oklahoma Senate race

Discussion and/or Action on Pawnee

Nation Liquor Control Commission Conflict of

Interest

COUNCIL ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

No action taken in Executive Session

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to adjourn, sec-

onded by Dawna Hare, motion carries to adjourn

at 10:10 pm.

October 29, 2020 Pawnee

Business Council Special

Meeting

President Echo-Hawk called the meeting to order

at 9:37 am and Mr. Jordan Kanuho gave the invocation. Eight Council members present, quorum

established.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion made by Cynthia

Butler to approve the Pawnee Business Council

Special Meeting Agenda for October 29, 2020 with

amendments, seconded by Charles Knife Chief,

motion carries.

NEW BUSINESS:

1.

Motion made by Cynthia Butler to ap-

prove Amended Resolution #19-75 ATTG Contract

Renewal, seconded by Dawna Hare, motion carries.

2.

Motion made by Carol Chapman to

approve Resolution #20-96 2021 Comprehensive

Federal and Tribal Budget, seconded by Charles

Knife Chief, motion carries.

3.

Motion made by Dawna Hare to

approve Resolution #20-97 IHS Negotiations,

seconded by Jordan Kanuho, motion carries.

4.

a.

Oral update on Emergency Situation

Locations have been open for those

without power

b.

Nation fed over 200 people

d.

Update on Nations generators

c.

e.

Updated on current power issues

Update on need for Emergency Declara-

tion for Ice Storm

Motion made by Carol Chapman to adjourn,

seconded by Patricia McCray, motion carries to

adjourn at 10:27 am.

UPDATE FROM PBC MEMBER SEAT #1, CYNTHIA BUTLER

Nawa. First I wanted to thank all of you who voted in this past election, electing me to fill the position of

Council Seat #1. I am very excited to be able to serve on the Business Council and serve the people in

this capacity.

Rock your Mocs November

15th-21st! Rockin’ my mocs

from home this year. It may be

a strange year, but “rock your

mocs” is a fun way to feel

together (from a distance)!

Anyone else rocking yours?

#ROCKYOURMOCS

As some may have watched on the past Council meetings on Vimeo, President Echo-Hawk has made his

appointments to the PBC Committees. I am currently the Chair of the Pawnee Nation Princess

Committee and the Pawnee Nation Governing Documents Committee. I also sit as Co-Chair on the

Human Resources Committee and as a member of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.

I wanted to take the time to give an update on what the Princess Committee and Governing Documents

Committee are currently working on.

PN PRINCESS COMMITTEE:

The Princess Committee met in our first meeting on October 22nd and this Committee has six

outstanding ladies who are working with the Pawnee Nation Princess. Miss. Haley Teter-Johnson has

been representing the Pawnee Nation at several events in community since she has been appointed as

Pawnee Nation Princess. The Committee has approved for the Princess to be represented on social

media. We will be creating a Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat account for her to post her events and

personal accomplishments. This will give you an all access pass on how she represents the Pawnee

Nation. We are very proud of her representation so far and look forward to Native American Heritage

Month and her participation. The Committee will also be talking about the creation of a mentoring

program for young Princess’ to be and a few more programs that will help support this program. We will

be doing more fundraising to get prepared for the coronation of the PN Princess for 2021, so look for

the flyers. We thank you all for your support of this Committee and the support shown for our Pawnee

Nation Princess.

https://www.facebook.com/

pawneenationprincess

PN GOVERNING DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE:

The Governing Documents Committee met for our first meeting on October 26th. The Committee voted

on a Resolution to be submitted to the Council for approval on the Codification of the General Laws of

the Pawnee Nation. This Resolution will separate “Laws” from “Resolutions”. We will be creating a new

process on how we file our Governing Documents and make it easier for everyone to research our

Governing Documents. Also to create a digital library online. The Committee will be reviewing

recommended revisions for the PN Election Act and the PN Constitution, Article VII, Forfeiture, Recall,

Removal at the next meeting. These documents will be presented to the people with a comment period

in accordance with the PN Administrative Procedures Act. Once the revisions pass the Committee, we

will post the suggested revisions on the Pawnee Nation website for Tribal Members to review and

comment. Also providing oral comments in a virtual townhall meeting. Please look for more

information on these upcoming events.

I hope to update you all on what these Committees are doing through the Chaticks Si Chaticks and on

the Pawnee Nation website. If you would like to contact me, please email me at

cb0081@pawneenation.org.

On November 7, 2020, Tyler Baze competed in Oklahoma City in the 2020 NPC Grand Prix in the

Heavy Weight Bodybuilding Category. This competition was a great turnout, being the largest

number of Bodybuilders that they have had in years. Tyler took 1st in Novice, 2nd in True Novice,

and 3rd in Open.

Tyler is the son of Renee Matlock Brown and Michael Brown of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is

the grandson of Blanche Matlock Smith and Chuck Smith of Pawnee, Oklahoma, and Donnie and

Margaret Ahhaitty of Tuttle, Oklahoma. His great grandparents are the late Chauncey (Pawnee

Code Talker) Matlock and Adeline Cummings Matlock. His great great grandparents were Blanche

and Stacey Matlock and Eva and Harry Cummings.

Tyler resides in Mustang with his fiance, Whitney Linder, and two children, Preslie and Ellie

Baze. His fiance, Whitney, recently competed in the 2020 NANBF Cowboy Classic in Stillwater,

Oklahoma, and earned second place in the Figure Open Category.

They are owners of a Powerlifting/Bodybuilding gym, called

The Strength Factory in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Sky Seeing Ruth Leading Fox was

sworn into the U.S. ARMY Reserves

on 6/1/20.

She is a 2020 graduate from Sequoyah High School.

Her parents are Pat and Vicky Leading Fox.

She left for Boot Camp on 10/26/20 and is at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

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Pawnee Business Council Treasurer Report:

2020 has been a year to remember. Although, the pandemic has interrupted our daily lives we as a tribe

have remained strong just as our Pawnee ancestors proved to be through times of hardship. Today,

COVID-19 remains to create a cautious environment for our Pawnee. As our tribal offices, clinic, housing

and business entities continue to provide essential services I want to recognize the work and

commitment of our Pawnee Nation employees who have helped Pawnee people access services needed

to respond to COVID-19. The safety and care of our people during this time is the number one priority

as our Pawnee Business Council (PBC) makes spending decisions for the remaining CARE Act Covid-19

relief funds.

Accountability to the United States Treasury has been a top priority as the spending has happened. I

want to let you know about the process PBC followed in making its spending decisions. First of all, the

new Pawnee Business Council worked cooperatively as a team, with Tribal financial staff and Division

Directors, to create a sound plan that ensures transparency for accurate spending and reporting to the

Department of the Treasury. The PBC enlisted two leading experts to advise us on our financial

decisions. Our treasury consultant Lacy Horn serves on the U.S. Treasury’s Tribal Advisory Committee,

which advises the Secretary on significant Native American matters. She is a Certified Public Accountant

who served as Treasurer for the Cherokee Nation for eight years. Her technical assistance helped guide

compliance with Department of Treasury rules and guidelines, as PBC made spending decisions in the

best interest of the Nation. In addition, PBC relied on the Pawnee Nation Attorney General Chad Smith,

who reviewed proposed expenditure decisions. As former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation for

twelve years and a former attorney in the U.S. Department of Treasury, his legal advice helped us make

sound decisions. With the technical and legal assistance of this team, the PBC examined the impacts of

the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Pawnee Nation and its members to identify measures needed to address

the deadly pandemic.

In that examination, we listened to Tribal directors to assess pandemic impacts on tribal programs and

services; we met with the business arm of the tribe to determine impacts on the tribal economy; and

President Echo-Hawk presided over a virtual COVID open forum sponsored by the PBC on August 8,

2020, to give all Pawnee members information about the process and afford them the opportunity to

voice their opinions and suggestions for COVID spending. The PBC thanks tribal members for their

comments and took their input into account when making decisions. Much thought and discussion went

into the spending decisions, as our deliberations moved through the established budgetary process.

Along the way, we followed applicable federal guidelines and regulations and considered the short

window imposed by federal law for completing tribal Coronavirus measures. Final expenditures

continue in this spending process and will be reported to the membership. Our final date for closure of

this COVID funding is December 30, 2020.

During this pandemic, the COVID-19 funds made it possible to provide needed services during this

pandemic. Decisions on where to spend the money allocated our Nation have been directed to the

highest needs in this unprecedented emergency; the health, safety, and continuation of vital program

services needed by our members.

I would like to thank the TERC (Tribal Emergency Response Team) staff who have met weekly during this

pandemic keeping track of the policy of tribal programs and operations to ensure the safety of the

Pawnee people living in and around our community to prevent and control the spread of COVID while

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continuing the needed services of the large array of Pawnee programs. They have played a key role in

keeping our government and our services safe and running during COVID.

The pandemic has not gone away and continues to affect our Pawnee Nation as well as the entire nation

on a negative path. As a people we mourn for our loved ones who have passed on due to COVID and are

thankful for those that survived the virus. Our newest, youngest tribal council member Jordan Kanuho

contracted the virus and missed the ground-breaking of the COVID Storage and Distribution Center

building. He recovered well and is commended for his leadership and hard work on this important food

security program.

Again, I would like to thank the hard work and efforts of the Pawnee Nation employees, the Pawnee

Housing Authority, and the Pawnee Health Clinic, during this pandemic which has changed the way we

live. It has been hard to be isolated from our tribal way of life and all the good things associated with our

culture. The pandemic will pass in time and 2020 will be remembered as the time that we are all in this

together, as a tribe.

These expenditures and program services are listed here. The final wrap up to meet the end of the year

deadline are in progress. If any tribal members should need to contact me about services, questions or

concerns I can be reached at my e-mail of cc1100@pawneenation.org. My personal phone number is

918-456-6385.

COVID Funding Allocations by Major Cost Categories

Administration

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Distance Access

4%

Distance

Learning

8%

Direct Assistance

46%

Health Related

Projects

30%

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Health Related Projects

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Behavioral Health

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Health Related Projects Cost Category includes the following items:

Pawnee Health & COVID Rehabilitation Center; $801,600

This 3,000 square foot center is designed to address concerns regarding the COVID

Pandemic and the public health concerns, to assist in the prevention, preparation,

and response to this virus. The design of this Center will assist the Pawnee Nation

in keeping our community more protected from catching the virus as well as

limiting the impact if they are infected.

This facility will be equipped with a cardio and weight room, bathroom showers,

lockers and touchless faucets, a hand washing station outside of the restroom to

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encourage good hand hygiene. It will also have state of the art exercise equipment

from free weights to rowing machines. The new facility is expected to have a soft

opening in the middle of December with a Grand Opening after the new year.

Behavioral health Facility consultant; $70,000

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Projections

and Effects on Mental Health and Addiction in

Oklahoma illustrates how COVID-19 is impacting mental health and

substance abuse in Oklahoma. We are already seeing a substantial increase in

Oklahoma alone. We hired a consultant to assist us in exploring

methodologies as well as funding opportunities to construct a Behavioral

Health Facility for our community. We are unaware of the foreseeable future about

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Pandemic Local Beef Delivery; $518,000

Procurement and processing local beef for distribution to the tribal community

during the Pandemic.

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COVID Storage and Distribution Center; $1,000,000

Pawnee Nation is designing and constructing a Storage and Distribution Center for

PPE, Food, and other resources for our community. The concept of this center is to

assist in the prevention, preparation, and response to COVID-19. In addition, its

design and construction will provide a facility that will house the necessary

resources such as food and PPE for tribal members to use during the Pandemic.

This 4,000 square foot facility is designed to be a one-stop shop so tribal members

can receive the protective equipment they need to protect themselves and family

from the virus. It will be a distribution and storage for all COVID personal

protective equipment and food to address the food insecurities during times of

Pandemic. The COVID center will have a large commercial grade walk-in cooler

and freezer to help preserve and store perishable food items. The building is

expected to be complete on or before December 30, 2020. This facility will become

part of the newly created Agricultural Department and Division to ensure the food

security for the Pawnee People.

Pandemic Handicap, Health & Food Accessibility; $126,500

These vehicles will provide the necessary travel needed by the tribal handicapped

and elderly when they either need to go out and shop for their food and supplies

or to have food and supplies delivered to them.

Local Food Management and Planning; $107,207

This planning department will be developing a department and/or division that

will be charged with the responsibility to develop an office that will provide a

plan for the management of local foods either by growing, storing and distributing

these items to the local tribal community.

Public Health Environmental Protection Equipment Generator; $46,786

This project provides for a generator for environmental protection equipment that

is providing environmental protection of the tribal people that are utilizing health

facilities and programs that out location on the tribal reserve.

Native Food Accessibility Communications Upgrade; $3,216

The facility that currently houses the Native Food Accessibility project needs to

have their communications upgraded so that the people working here will have

access to other programs without having to travel and maintain social distancing.

Pawnee Health & COVID Rehabilitation Center Communications Installation;

$9,419

Accessibility to the newly enhanced communications infrastructure is needed for

this facility so that the workers and clients will be able to access needed

information for themselves or other clients.

COVID Storage and Distribution Center Communications Installation; $9,310

This storage and distribution center needs access the newly enhanced

communications infrastructure in order to maintain social distancing with the

remainder of the Pawnee Nation tribal entities and to also have access to

information needed for this facility.

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Respectfully Submitted,

Carol Chapman, Treasurer

Pawnee Business Council

Pawnee Nation Operations - Agricultural Research and Development

Rickuhki (Skidi) /Reckuhki, SB/ Autumn/Fall Update

In August 2020, the Pawnee Nation

Business Council passed a resolution at the

administrative level to introduce a local food

management and planning effort utilizing

CARES Funding. This effort allows for the

hire of Pawnee members to quarterback a

Pawnee Nation Division of Agriculture and

aid in examining food security

and food access issues in the

current tribal structure.

build-out of farm to table necessary to serve

the Pawnee people during and after the

times of the COVID-19 Pandemic. To truly

serve the people- we must continue to build

capacity of the people and the government.

Here are two short biographies of Pawnee

The Operations Director, Jimmy

Jestes, is overseeing the Pawnee

Cattle Operation, with Lauren

Quimby serving as Cattle

Operations Assistant Manager.

Jimmy has 21 years of experience

serving the Pawnee Nation and

is integral to the perpetuation

of the Pawnee Livestock and

Rodeo industry in this region. Ms.

Quimby has experience serving

the Administrative Office and

supports the business-minded

Women in Agriculture, followed by a

spotlight of a Pawnee Agronomy Scholar.

President Echo-Hawk has directed the

project to support the formation and success

of an Agriculture Committee, composed of

cattle/livestock producers, ethnobotanists,

agro-ecology professionals, and community

partners in agriculture education.

To build a Culture of Health- we

must all recognize we have a role to

play in food sovereignty. We hope

to highlight community voices in

future articles. Until then- we are

researching farm food and safety

planning for future greenhouse

produce markets, grant writing,

and assisting with an inventory of

Pani Rikisu, Pani Corn, and other

crops to ensure Pawnee people

have access to Pawnee seeds for

future growing seasons.

Left to Right: Jimmy Jestes, Lauren Quimby, Jessica Sunny Evans, and Electa Hare-RedCorn.

Electa Hare-RedCorn, parus kitari ira u, SB Pirahawirata, Local Food Research and Development

I am the daughter of Charles and Dawna Hare and the granddaughter of the late Cecil and Joyce Riding In and Tee

and Barbara Hare. I am a granddaughter of the Pawnee silversmith, Marlene Riding In Mameah. I hold a Master of

Social Work in Community Revitalization, focus- children, youth, and families. I am currently a doctoral scholar

attending the University of Arkansas and studied under the mentorship of Mrs. Janie Hipp, Chickasaw, for Ag Law

and Policy cross-training in tribal governance and business entities, USDA and NRCS programs, and Indigenous

Food and Agriculture Leadership under the first Native female dean of a Law School, Stacy Leeds, JD, Cherokee.

The pair co-founded the Native Youth into Agriculture Summit at the University of Arkansas Law School, and they,

along with Seed Preservation mentor Deb Echo-Hawk have introduced me to a greater understanding of agriculture

business, law, health, and conservation practices. Most recently, I served the Intertribal Agriculture Council as the

Eastern OK Region Technical Assistance Specialist. In this role, I learned about the numerous USDA programs and

services and history/function of U.S. ag policy and aided youth in applying for Beginning Farmer and Rancher and

Youth Ag Loans.

Jessica Sunny Evans, Skidi Band, Horticulturalist

I am the daughter of Tom and Arlene Evans, of Pawnee, and the granddaughter of Betty Evans of Abilene, TX. My

great-grandparents were Stacy and Becky Howell of Pawnee. I attended Pawnee public schools through elementary

education and returned to Pawnee to earn a BS in Horticulture at OSU. My studies were in sustainable agriculture,

focusing on best practices to manage insect pests. I am passionate about growing plants for people to use in many

ways, from food to fiber, to dyes, and beyond. I believe we are capable of introducing agricultural projects that are

sustainable and can improve the land and waters of our Nation.

Pawnee Nation Operations - Agricultural Research and Development

AG SPOTLIGHT: PAWNEE NATION SCHOLAR:

Kahheetah Barnoskie, Kitkehaki Band

Grandparents are Virgil and Lolita Cook, family descendants of Julius Ceasar.

Ms. Barnoskie is in her first year of

graduate school at the University of

Nebraska-Lincoln. Kahheetah has served

the Pawnee community as an intern for

the Pawnee Seed Preservation Project, as

an AmeriCorps Spirit of the Sun Volunteer,

working specifically with food security

issues at the Pawnee Nation Elder Meals

Program. Working with the re-emerging

varieties of Pawnee corn, she has learned

and labored in amazement and respect for

the agricultural bio-diversity of indigenous

food sources. A major focus of her work is

plant disease resistance and pest resistance.

Kaheetah describes her studies at UNL as:

I feel lucky to work in an underdeveloped

area of ag plant breeding research titled:

landrace studies. Landrace studies are the

study of local varieties of plants grown

in traditional practices. Landraces are a

great genetic resource because of their

adaptability and stress tolerance. They

are also important to agricultural biodiversity and nutrition studies because

they are more variable than the uniform

crops grown by corporate/commodity

farming today. Kahheetah looks forward to

sharpening her toolbox as an ag scientist

so she may continue to assist the Pawnee

Seed Preservation Project into the futureand she also looks forward to being a

source of support and understanding for

other tribes looking to revive their landrace

varieties of traditional foods. She is an

important part of the future of Pawnee Food

and Agricultural systems- and we hope to

call upon her talents as a scientific advisor

to complement the work of the Pawnee

Agriculture Committee. Congratulations on

your academic scholarships, and we wish

you continued success as you cultivate

your craft.

If you have talents in agriculture, would

like to visit more about Pawnee agriculture,

or have a partnership idea, or need

support in accessing USDA and Natural

Resource Conservation Services for your

own ag projects- feel free to call us at

(918) 399-6999. We are currently housed

in Building One, Pawnee Nation Campus.

Ta tura tsiksu, With Much Respect, Pawnee

Agriculture Team.

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President Echo-Hawk was formerly an Associate Justice on the Court and did the honoring of swearing-in for this one-time ceremony.

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Greetings from the CHR/HE Program!

We hope this publication finds everyone well. We have been busy these last few months with

health-conscious events, health education and assistance regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic, as

well as the typical CHR duties including but not limited to transportation and medication

deliveries.

We celebrated Halloween by joining our annual Trunk-or-Treat with the Pawnee County

Sheriff’s Office Trunk- or-Treat. It was a fun-filled event with lots of treats including FREE

hotdogs, chips, popcorn, and drinks! We were so excited to see such a great turnout.

We also hosted “Pink on Parade”, inviting all Pawnee Nation employees to walk with us in

honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Employees received education regarding breast

cancer and a goodie bag.

We are looking forward to the holidays and closing out this whirlwind year of 2020. With the

cold weather approaching, it’s safe to assume people will be confined to close quarters, with

that we would like to encourage everyone to take any health precautions necessary to help

prevent the spread of COVID-19 as well as the cold and flu. We also encourage you to try your

best to get/remain active, ideally at least thirty (30) minutes each day.

Wishing everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! May good fortune greet you in

2021.

Hello everyone, my name is Evanne Pratt.

In 2017, I was crowned Pawnee Nation Princess. Little did I know it was going to be as amazing as it was. You will have the opportunity

to go to places you’ve never been to. To meet incredible people. To show the younger generations, what being a princess is all about.

But most importantly, you will have the opportunity to show the world what a proud Pawnee woman looks like.

In everything you do, do it with dignity and grace. The crown you wear isn’t just a piece of metal. It’s a symbol of strength, beauty,

and resilience. When you put on the crown, you hold your head up high. When you put on the crown, you not only represent yourself

and your family, you represent the Pawnee Nation.

Take a look around. What do you see? I see strong women. Michelle Obama once said, “The difference between a broken community

and a thriving one is the presence of women who are valued.” When I look around, I see powerful women. I see women that have put

others first that have gone through hardships and continued to stand, that have gone out to do amazing things, but most importantly, I

see women that have built this community. I see strong, resilient women.

What you see here is a sisterhood. Most of us have been princesses before. Some held one title, some have held multiple titles. We’ve

sat on princess row, we’ve done our laps around arenas while shaking hands, we’ve taught others about what our title means to us, and

we’ve all made our tribes and organizations proud.

In the upcoming year, you will do amazing things. You will go further than you have ever before. You will not only teach others, but

you will learn too. This year, soak up everything. This year will go by fast, and before you know it, you’ll be giving your crown up

to the next princess. You might enter this with a ton of uncertainty like I did, but as long as you uphold the crown to the best of your

abilities, there’s one thing for certain, you will make the Pawnee Nation proud.

I think it’s safe to say that on behalf of the past and present princesses, welcome to the sisterhood. Congratulations Haley!

Thank you to the TERO WORKERS who helped

distribute the 2020 Census T-shirts during the

drive-thru event.

Kyle Horn

Jimmy Tiger

Nick Pratt

Zack Littlesun

Sheryl Gann-Hill

Stillwater Public Schools Indian Education featured a Pawnee student for Native

American Heritage Month, second-grader Atticus Grey Primeaux.

“Nowah! Let me introduce myself. My name is

Atticus Grey Primeaux, and I have made eight

rotations around the sun. My parents are Anthony

C. Primeaux and Marie Morningstar Eppler. My

siblings are Lená Black, Orion Rae and Athena

Primeaux, and my little brother is Pierce Primeaux.

I am a descendant of the Pawnee, Osage, Ponca,

Otoe, and Kiowa tribes. I currently live in the

community of Stillwater, Oklahoma and am

enrolled at Skyline Elementary - Go Cubs! I am very

blessed to be Indigenous and take pride in learning

cultural ways of my ancestors who had great

knowledge and moral conviction. I enjoy Native

American Church and participating in various

cultural events. I love the cultural interactions and

teachings from participating in numerous events

that transpire throughout the year. My favorite

is Native American Church and going to pray for

those who I love and care for. I make my personal world and those around me stronger by praying for good positive

things to happen for our people and those who need encouragement and support. I carry good medicine within my being

and want to share that love and healing everyday with those who I encounter. I gather strength and wisdom everyday

and want to continue preparing myself to be a strong Indigenous individual who is constantly learning and applying

teachings of both cultural and everyday lessons into my life. I have been blessed with a sound mind, big heart, and

wonderful supporting family to make a change in the world I live in. I am honored to be a part of this community, to be

able to participate in various cultural events, and to be Indigenous. Iriwe Turahe!

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The

Travelers

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Not just for travel anymore

The Pawnee Nation has a long history of

organizing and supporting service clubs

among its citizens. The War Mothers

organization, the Pocahontas Club, the

Service Club, and the Star Club are just

a few.

a traditional Pawnee way to show

respect and honor. All of these activities

continue to this day. In fact, community

service has become the primary purpose

of the Travelers over the years since its

organization.

So when a group of friends decided in

2011 that they would pool their resources

and set off on a road trip, the Travelers

Club was quick to spring to life. An

initial trip to Branson cemented the idea

among the group, and on the way back,

everyone agreed that they should do this

again.

In 2014 the Travelers took a slightly

different approach to service by

beginning to honor tribal members for

personal or professional achievements

or for their efforts to benefit Pawnee

Nation.

After a round of fundraising and

planning, the group headed off to

Chicago on their second trip. They visited

the Field Museum, with an opportunity

to present an example of traditional

dance, and had a chance to go to Wrigley

Field to see the Chicago Cubs.

But all along, as the group was raising

money for another trip, they began using

some of that money for more charitable

purposes,

providing

emergency

assistance for rent or utility bills and

purchasing hats and gloves and socks as

a donation to the school for distribution

to children.

In 2013 they also began feeding the

families of deceased tribal members,

They started by recognizing seven

women; Neva Moore, Edith Beardsley,

and Regina Wilson for their outstanding

service to Pawnee Nation and Rowena

Salmon, Jean Grant,, Florence Goodfox

and Mattie Fish for their service both to

Pawnee Nation and, as veterans, for their

honorable service to the United States.

This was followed the next year by

recognizing six men, all military

veterans, who had served Pawnee Nation

and the United States with honor and

commitment. These men were Charles

Lone Chief, Glen McGuire, Gilbert

Matthews, Robert Smith, Roy Taylor, and

Francis Morris.

The last recognition hosted by the

Travelers honored five tribal members

with medical degrees. Those were Dr.

Linda Cummings, Dr. Gene Evans, Dr.

Charles Knife Chief, Dr. Sarah Knife

Chief, and Dr. Amanda Speicher.

With the passing of one of the original

members of the group, Elizabeth

Blackowl, the Travelers looked for an

appropriate way to honor her memory

and settled on a monetary award to

a student seeking to advance their

education. For the past five years, the

Elizabeth Blackowl Education Award

has been given to a deserving Pawnee

student. Those include Martha Only

a Chief, Autumn Only a Chief, Recia

McCosar, Alexandria Harjo, and Rosetta

Clark.

Membership in the club is informal but

that membership currently includes

Linda and Ronnie Jestes, Liana Teter,

Patsy Cooper, Walli and Marvin Thurman,

Chip Chapman, Rick Chapman, Marti

Only a Chief, Wanda Kanuho, Jean and

Dennis Grant, Sue Cotanny, Cordelia

Clapp and two original members, Jo

Only a Chief and Ann Collins. The recent

passing of longtime member Florence

Goodfox not only took away the oldest

veteran in the club but also someone who

could always be counted on to bake a pie

or a cake or a chicken pot pie anytime

food was needed.

Heston Echohawk

We’re proud of you for all your hard work

and congratulations on a perfect season!

We love you!

From

Mom,Ucca,Uppit,and MiMi

Charles Lone Chief represented the Pawnee Nation in accepting the grant at the Tulsa Ceremony.

“It is and has been an honor to serve. In several administrations over the years as a regular council

member, as Vice-president under President Howell and President Gover, and of late Interim President and

Interim Vice-president. I have always done my best to serve the Pawnee Nation faithfully and honorably

with integrity. I have always believed that I would be held accountable to God and that is why it is vitally

important to do the right thing according to his precepts.” - Charles Lone Chief.

2020 AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Honors

41 Native American elders from 20 Oklahoma tribal nations were recognized, virtually, at the 12th annual AARP Oklahoma

Indian Elder Honors Friday, November 13, 2020. Each honoree was selected based on a lifetime of achievement, service

and commitment to our nation, state, communities and Indian Country. Since 2009, AARP Oklahoma has honored 550

Native American elders from Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations.

Please visit www.aarp.org/ok to view the program, honorees pictures and biographies and virtual celebration.

Jack

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2020 AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder

Honors. This recognition is one of

AARP Oklahoma’s most prestigious

and visible awards, given to honor

outstanding Native American Elders

making a powerful difference in their

communities and Indian Country. Jack

Townsend, who is an enrolled member

of the Cherokee Nation, has made

several positive impacts to our Nation

as well as the Pawnee community.

After Jack was discharged from

the military, he went to work for

Indian Health Service on the Navajo

Reservation for (11) years. He then

transferred to the Pawnee Indian

Hospital until his retirement in 1989.

During his tenure for Indian Health

Service, Jack worked as a Maintenance

Mechanic. When asked why he chose

to work for Indian Health Service,

Jack said he was concerned about the

health and welfare of Native people and

wanted to help as best he could. After

Jack served (2) years in the U.S. Army retirement, he worked for (3) years for

from 1956-1958. He served with the the City of Pawnee in the Parks and

87th Infantry at Fort Ord in California Recreation Department.

and in Germany. Jack said it was a long During his time in Pawnee, Jack has

(2) years, but he was glad he served become accustomed and embraced

because he saw things he never would Pawnee culture. For the last 40+ years,

have seen. At last year’s Pawnee Bill Jack has been helping the Goodfox

Memorial Rodeo, he was awarded with family with the ceremonial Pawnee

a Quilt of Valor. He said that was the funeral feast. He was initially helping

first time anyone had ever recognized another Pawnee tribal member, but

him for his service.

when Lawrence Goodfox, Sr. found

that out along with the fact that Jack

was Native American and a Veteran,

he asked him to help his family. Since

then, Jack cooked with Lawrence until

he passed away and now, he assists

his son, Larry Goodfox. Even at the age

of 86 years of age, Jack continues to

help the Pawnee Nation as well as the

tribal members during their most time

of need. He believes that tradition is

important and wants to help continue

to encourage tradition and culture to

future generations.

Jack has a big heart and is always

willing to help the Pawnee community

as well as the Pawnee tribal community.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, AARP

is unable to host an in-person event to

celebrate this year’s honorees. Instead,

during November’s Native American

Heritage Month, Jack will personally

receive a special celebration package in

including his honoree medallion.

Edward Anthony Feathers ... August 11, 1969 - August 11, 2020

Mark Neal Left Hand ... April 5, 1962 - August 28, 2020

Lucinda E Horse Chief ... May 2, 1948 - September 1, 2020

Francis M Pratt ... June 25, 1934 - September 13, 2020

Darlene Ramos ... November 16, 1948 - September 17, 2020

Eva Mae Hill ... March 12, 1924 - September 22, 2020

Lynn D Eaves ... December 4, 1947 - September 28, 2020

Florence Mary Goodfox ... August 19, 1936 - October 2, 2020

Paula Fern Genereaux ... June 16, 1941 - October 22, 2020

Tommy Steven RoySherri Joan ... January 31, 1963 - October 27, 2020

Prairie Chief ... February 12, 1959 - October 29, 2020

In Memory of

Edward Anthony Feathers, Seti He Wahoo (Victory Calls For Him)

Pawnee and Cherokee Nation

Anthony went on his journey to join our ancestors on August 2020

at the age of 51. He was living in Hollywood, California, when he

transitioned.

Born August 11, 1969, in Pawnee, OK Anthony was the grandson

of Rush and Lou Roberts of Pawnee and Ezra and Minnie Feather

of Jay, OK.

Anthony grew up in Pawnee and Jay, OK, and Thoreau, NM. He

was an amazing artist who enjoyed dancing and painting. After

graduating from Thoreau High School, he moved to Los Angeles

with his uncle James Riding In, aunt-Ida, and their three children,

Maylynn, Kevin, and William. They helped him get established

with city life, where he worked as an usher for CBS and danced

on Soul Train. Anthony worked on a news publication for the

American Indian gay community as part of his efforts to fight

homophobia. Anthony had his art exhibited in various locations,

including galleries in Los Angeles. Anthony found true happiness

and unconditional love when he met his soul mate, Cristiano

Burlachini. They were married on July 11, 2013. Anthony worked at

Smith, Gambrell, & Russell, LLP in Los Angeles, CA where he had

a reputation as an extraordinary professional, and his co-workers

became his family away from home.

Anthony endured many hardships in his life. In spite of this,

he was a sweet and loving gentleman, adding light and positive

energy into the world. His artistic and creative mind was beautiful.

He was free spirited and loved living life to the fullest. Even being

far from his family, he took great pride in being a Guncle to his

niece and nephews. In California, he was blessed to have friends

that loved him and helped him when he needed it. He will be

remembered as an extraordinarily kind and gentle soul.

He was proceeded in death by: mother- Irene Marie Jose, sisterPamela “Bam” Feathers, uncle-Jerry Feathers, uncle-Darrel

“Bunny” Feathers, grandparents- Rush and Lou Roberts and Ezra

and Minnie Feather.

Anthony is survived by: husband,-Cristiano Burlacchini of

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, parents-Harold “Dude” and Marilyn

Feathers of Jay, OK, sisters- Paula Feathers and husband Conrad

Valencia of Placitas, NM, Carla “Hoot” Feathers of Jay, OK, Leila

Feathers and husband Bobby Turner of Gentry, AR, brother-James

Hall-Zotigh of Redrock, OK, nephews-Darold Zunie-Feathers,

Courage Chaus Valencia, Ezra Feathers, Feathers Valencia, Derius

“D-Rex” Feathers, Ty Turner, and Devin Anthony Feathers, nieceMya Feathers, as well as many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Tata atisiks ta, Gvgeyui, Anthony.

Mark Neal Left Hand was born April 5, 1962, in Denver, Colorado.

His parents were Samuel Phillip Lefthand and Clara Effie (Hardin)

Lefthand. He spent his early childhood in California and Texas

while his father was serving in the Air Force. The family returned

to their hometown of Morrison, Oklahoma. He passed from this

life on August 28, 2020, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, having reached the

age of 58 years, 4 months, and 23 days. He had been residing in

Perry, Oklahoma for several years. During his childhood, he played

football and baseball, his father was his coach often. He passed

that natural athleticism to his children. In 1988 he married Cindy

and became stepfather to James and Rachael. Of this union, two

children were born; Micheal Phillip Lefthand and Gabrielle Marie

Lefthand. He married Paula in 1994, and of this union two daughters

were born; Lexy Elise (Lefthand) Parker and Wisper Rae Lefthand.

He developed quite an artistic talent throughout the years, selling

many of his drawings as well as giving away many to special people

who crossed his path. He drew special pictures for birthday and

Christmas gifts to his children, which they cherish to this day. He

enjoyed making people laugh and hearing stories about his family.

He is survived by his sister, Phyllis Lefthand, Ponca City; his son

Micheal, and daughters Gabby of Ponca City, Lexy, and Wisper of

Stillwater. Grandchildren from Micheal; Hannah Marie Ward and

Laney Rain Lefthand. From Gabby: Brekkon Micheal LefthandHutson, Memphis Samuel Lefthand, and Reign Onelia LefthandHutson. His caseworker, Courtney, became special support to Mark

this past year, he called her his niece. Mark was preceded in death

by his parents, grandparents; Samuel and Emma Skye (Younge)

Lefthand, brothers Samuel and Timothy Lefthand.

Graveside service will be held 10 am, Wednesday, September 16,

2020, at the Chaui cemetery, Pawnee, Oklahoma. A mourning feast

will follow at the Roam Chief center in Pawnee, Oklahoma.

Lucinda Elaine Horsechief was born May 2, 1948, in Tahlequah,

Oklahoma, to Vance and Faye Ola (Duncan) Horsechief. “Cindy”

departed this life on September 1, 2020, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at

the age of 72 years. Her father was Pawnee, and her mother was

Cherokee. She loved her Native American heritage.

Cindy had a good educational background. She earned her

Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from Northeastern State

University. From this, she became a gifted gourmet cook. She

taught Home Economics but eventually accepted the opportunity

to work at Jones Academy in Hartshorne. Later, she earned her

Master’s Degree in Counseling from Northeastern, where she

found Counseling was her true calling. She also earned a Master’s

Degree in Administration from Northeastern.

Cindy was an elementary School Counselor until retirement from

Tahlequah Public School System. She enjoyed reading, sewing,

and watching old movies. Her favorite movie of all time was “The

Claw” in black and white. She enjoyed watching game shows and

the Andy Griffith Show. Cats were her favorite animals, including

Casey, who was her Siamese cat that she had for 20 years.

Through the years, Cindy made an impression on many lives,

including students, parents, teachers, and her family. Cindy was

full of life and loved her family and friends. She will be dearly

missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Preceding her in death were her parents, nephew; Taylor

Horsechief, niece; Marla Horsechief, niece; Jesica Phipps; brotherin-law; Gary Phipps, a half brother; Vance Horsechief, a half sister;

Karen Horsechief and an aunt; Cherokee “Chuck” Watson.

She is survived by a loving family which includes her brothers;

Vance Olin Horsechief and wife Lela of Miami, and Darrell

Horsechief of Tahlequah, her sister; Gene Phipps of Tahlequah,

her uncle; Algar Horsechief and wife Geneva of Pawnee, her aunts;

Neva Moore of Pawnee, and Susan Moore of Red Rock, her halfsister; Minnie Rice of Pawnee, great-nephew; Tristyn Phipps, and

her nephew Jonathan Phipps who provided care for her over the

past several weeks of her life, niece; Adrienne and Michael Bennett

who were also of great help to her during this time. Cindy also

leaves behind many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Lucinda was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day

Saints. She had a great love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It

was her faith that sustained her during the trial of her deteriorating

health. No longer in pain, Cindy is now with family and friends and

is very happy.

Francis Murlin Pratt passed from this life on September 13, 2020, in

Stillwater, OK at the age of 86 years. His funeral service will begin

at 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Strode Funeral

Home Chapel in Stillwater, with burial following at Elm Grove

Cemetery. Father Michael Pratt will officiate. Chapel services were

live streamed and viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com.

Born on June 25, 1934, to Andy A. and Ruth M. (Kent) Pratt in

Perkins, he was raised there and graduated from Perkins High

School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and married Mary

Kay Thompson, February 23, 1954. He was proud of his Indian

heritage and was the oldest living member of the Pawnee tribe.

He enjoyed fishing, horse shoes, watching OSU games, and family

events.

Preceding him in death are his wife Mary Kay; his parents; sons

Gary, David, Scott, Tony; brothers Benny and Eddie; and sister

Lillian.

Surviving him are his son Randy (Lana) Pratt of Garden City,

Ks; daughters-in-law Mona Pratt, Fran Pratt, and Ann Stolfa;

grandsons Jeff (Kari), Fr. Michael, Andrew (Angela), Eric(Elise),

Zack and 6 Great Grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Pratt, Andrew Pratt, Eric Pratt,

Zach Pratt, Damean Murie, and Darin Bradstreet.

Eva Mae (Hand) Hill age 96, passed away Wednesday morning,

September 22, 2020, at Heritage Acres Hardin, Montana. Pawnee

Nation’s oldest living matriarch has moved on to the other side

camp reunited with her sweetheart Johnny.

“White Eagle Woman” a member of the Skidee Clan of the Pawnee

Tribe was named after her grandfather Chief White Eagle, Pawnee

Scout. Eva was born March 12, 1924, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to

Thomas and Rebecca (Littlesun) Hand. She lost her mother when

she was only five years old, and Eva was then raised by her paternal

grandmother Pawnee Medicine Woman, Maggie Hand Knifechief.

She received her education at Haskell Institute in Lawrence,

Kansas. There she met her husband of 68 years, John Hill, Sr. both

sharing a talent for singing. They were married on September 11,

1942, on the Haskell campus. Together they had ten children and

lived throughout Indian Country following their careers and finally

settling in their home on the Crow Reservation.

Eva loved to sing, and she sang for a Kansas City radio station

and a Tulsa radio station when she was a little girl. In her later

years, her Pawnee songs were a favorite as she blessed others

with her voice at family get-togethers. If Eva wasn’t singing, she

was cooking and serving in various dietitian positions at Crow

IHS Hospital, Heritage Acres, Big Horn County Nursing Home, and

Crow Public School during her career. She was most active later

in life as a teacher’s aide at Crow Public School, taking courses to

become a certified teacher in her 70s and was affectionately known

to most children as their “Grandma” handing out quarters as she

often did with her grandchildren. No one could slow Eva down.

She enjoyed serving others and retired at least three different times

in her career, finally retiring at age 84.

Eva is preceded in death by her husband John Hill Sr; baby

daughter Cleora Beth; son Jeffrey James; sisters Ruth, Ruby, Molly,

Christina, Cecelia, and Zela; brothers Les, Verlis, Alec, George and

Thomas, her adopted sister Joann Crooked Arm; grandchildren

Lonnie, Dustin, and Baby Gonzales and great grandbaby Bellami.

Survivors include her children; her daughters Shirley Seaboy,

Thomasine (Joe) Troisi, Caroline Hill and Ethel (Daniel) Gonzales;

her sons John (Ethel) Hill, Greg Hill, Patrick (Linda) Hill and

Vernon (Debbie) Hill; her 30 grandchildren and her 75 greatgrandchildren, her adopted daughter Shana Lynn Ten Bear; and 2

great-great-grandchildren.

Eva’s extended families include the Hand, Littlesun, Rice, Gover,

Echohawk, Hawkins, Eppler, Bennett, Hill, Bends, Other Bull,

Turns Plenty, House, Two Leggins, Medicine Horse, Cloud, Wall,

He Does It, Iron, Crooked Arm, Plain Feather, Takes Enemy, Pretty

on Top, Cummins, Plain Bull, Shane, and families. Our family is

very large; if we have missed you, please accept our apology.

In Memory of

Lynn “Butch” D. Eaves

December 4, 1947 - September 28, 2020

Florence Mary Goodfox (Sta-lawa-lectsste) also known as Honey,

passed away with her family by her side on October 2, 2020 in

Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 84.

Florence was born at the Pawnee Indian Hospital on August 19,

1936 to Lawrence and Flora Lewis Goodfox. She along with her

siblings were raised on the Goodfox homestead in Lela, Oklahoma.

Graduating from Pawnee High School in 1954, Florence joined the

Army – WAC. After her basic training in Anniston, Alabama she

was transferred to Ft. Benning, Georgia where she worked in the

Personnel Record Department.

While in Ft. Benning she met Donald Goforth, they married in

Pawnee and lived in Ohio where they raised their two daughter’s,

Diane and Denise. In 1981, after living 27 years in Ohio they moved

to Stillwater, Oklahoma, then to Pawnee where they later divorced.

Florence worked as a food service cook for the Stillwater School

system for 25 years and retired at the age of 71.

Florence is survived by her daughter’s, Diane Wichita and husband,

Byron and Denise Anderson, both of Pawnee, six grandchildren,

Derek Wichita of Wyoming, Lynette Tsotigh and husband, Chad

and Andrea Wichita of Pawnee, Deanne Grant and husband, Joe

of Durango, Colorado, Eric Anderson of Oklahoma City and Chloe

Anderson of Norman, Oklahoma, seven great-grandchildren,

Ryan Macom and Blake Wichita of Grove, Oklahoma, Brynlee and

Elonni Tsotigh and Adrian Anderson of Pawnee, Rashad Reece and

Mikylah Reed of Norman, Oklahoma, sister, Wanda Kanuho and

husband, Jimmy of Pawnee and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Rena Rice,

Lawrence Goodfox, Jr., Elvina Wilson, Betty Garcia, Walter Goodfox

and Henrietta Pratt and several nieces and nephews.

Paula Fern Brown was born on June 16, 1941, in Pawnee, Oklahoma.

She passed in Lansing MI Oct. 22, 2020. She is preceded in death

with her parents, her Father Eddie Brown, and her Mother, Annie

J. Little Eagle, daughter Keli Mathews, grandson Niehhi Skidi

Hamlton.

Paula graduated from Pawnee High School in 1959, and her

associates at Haskell in 1961, she received her bachelors degree

in accounting. She was the Pawnee Princess from 1958-1960, her

hobbies included golf, bowling, attending powwows, and reading

to her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter Miriam Mathews Birdshead of

Pawnee, OK, grandchildren Delta Yazzie, William Birdshead

Jr, Beverly Birdshead, Mavis Pratt. Son William Mathews Jr. of

Wyoming, Betty Mathews, grandchildren Leslie Mathews, William

Mathews III, Phillip Mathews, Grandchildren Robert Ankney,

Nicole Ankney of Pawnee, OK. Julia Ankney of Michigan. Son Paul

Bunting of Japan, Tamaka Bunting, grandchildren Juli Bunting,

Noah Bunting, Lui Bunting, Luka Bunting, son Wayne Bunting of

Alabama. Her sister Grace Tahkeal, Tony Tahkeal of Pawnee, OK.

Tamara Ann, Tanya Tahkeal. Sister Frances Cady of Norman, OK.

Great-grandchildren Niehhi Skidi II, Nehemiah, Bi-hi-ya, Trae,

Levi, Destiny, Brody, Elena, Alexis, Adela, Plio, Leila.

Sherrie (Tyner) Prairie Chief passed away on Thursday, October 29,

2020. She passed at her home in Ignacio, CO, surrounded by family

and friends. She was 61 years old. She was born in Shiprock, NM.

Tyner lived most of her life in Ignacio, CO., but attended school

in other areas. She graduated from high school and entered the

work world. She held many jobs but especially enjoyed carpentry

work, which she did as a hobby until her passing. She worked as a

dispatcher for the Southern Ute Police Department before making

a career change to work with the Southern Ute Tribal Court System

as a bailiff and then a court clerk. Her last position was as an

Associate Prosecutor.

Tyner loved spending time with her best friend and companion

of 27 years, Venerita Valdez. She also loved spending time and

talking for hours on the phone with her mom, Sharon Pinnecoose.

She also spoke as often as she could with her son, Scott Prairie

Chief. Her two nieces, Shiria (Shiri) Howell and Suzi Richards

spent time visiting and creating loving memories with her. She

adored her two grandsons, Joseph Howell and Aedeen Richards,

who spend many nights with her. Her Uncle George Howell, Sr.

loved joking and having long conversations with her about the

Oklahoma Sooners.

She loved doing Native American arts and crafts, including

helping dress her two grandsons for pow wows and other events.

She loved watching the Oklahoma Sooners and Dallas Cowboy

football teams.

She is survived by her best friend and companion, Venerita Valdez

of Ignacio, son, Meonahan Scott Prairie Chief of California, mother,

Sharon Pinnecoose and stepfather Barney Pinnecoose, both of

Ignacio, brother, Jack Frost, Jr. of Ignacio, brother, Andrew Frost

of Towaoc, sister, Jacqueline Frost of Ignacio, an uncle, George

Howell, Sr. and aunt Pat Howell, both of Pawnee, OK, numerous

nieces, nephews, extended family members and her dedicated

medical and support team, Carole Valdez, Hailey Yesslith, Helene

Peabody, Claressa Valdez, Dayna Esparza and Barbara Valdez,

whom were by her side daily till her passing,

She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Thelma Stoneroad,

two brothers, Delos Prairie Chief and William Frost, and two

sisters, Andrea Richards and Suzette Frost.

IHS-COVID Vaccine Survey

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SLCDCDN

In the coming months, Pawnee Indian Health Center will begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine. Initially, we will focus on vaccinating at-risk patients ages 16 and up. Those at

risk include individuals older than 65 years or having a medical condition including diabetes or ischemic heart disease or end stage renal disease or rheumatology.

The following populations are also encouraged to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine:

- Healthcare Professionals

- Tribal Essential Workers including Law Enforcement, Tribal Council, Fire, Transportation Food, Teachers, others per Tribal Leadership

- Families of Healthcare Professionals and Essential Workers

If you meet any of these conditions, are you interested in receiving the vaccine?

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SLCDCDN

Pawnee Indian Health Center continues to provide daily COVID-19 testing and flu shots at our drive thru location.

Our drive thru is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 10:30am. This service provides a convenient way to be

tested or receive the annual flu shot, without having to make an appointment.

If patients cannot make it to the drive thru during these times and still need to be tested or get a flu shot, they may

call 918-762-6639 to schedule a nursing appointment.

If individuals do not have an active chart with Pawnee Indian Health Center, they need to bring their CDIB, driver’s

license and health insurance information (if applicable), to create a chart.

Pawnee Indian Health Center provides timely updates on our social media page. Follow us on Facebook at

“Pawnee Indian Health Service”.

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

PO Box 470 Pawnee, OK 74058; Phone: 918-762-3621

ATTN: Adult COVID Assistance

pawneeinformation@pawneenation.org

cc: changeaddress@pawneenation.org

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ADULT COVID ASSISTANCE

APPLICATION

THIS IS NOT A SECOND DISTRIBUTION

Date, Name, Date of Birth and Signature are required for address changes and Adult COVID

Application

PLEASE do NOT forget to SIGN this statement located at the bottom of the page

A copy will be sent to the Enrollment Department to update your mailing address

Deadline to apply is DECEMBER 4, 2020

*Date: _____________________________

Roll #: ______________________________

*Name: ____________________________

Telephone # :(

*Date of Birth: ______________________

E-Mail: _____________________________

Current Mailing Address:

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ADULT COVID ASSISTANCE

State ______Zip Code _______________

By signing this form I certify that I have incurred

expenses related to the disruption of daily life due

to the COVID-19 (Cornavirus) (including expenses

such as: loss of income, food, housing, distance

learning, technology improvements, health care,

PPE, child care, or any other public health/safety

needs and/or services.

Current Physical Address:

By signing below, I agree to have my application

sent to the Enrollment Department to ensure my

address is up to date.

City ________________________________

*Signature of Tribal Member

City ________________________________

State ______Zip Code _______________

Printed Name of Signature as shown on CDIB

Checks will be mailed to

the address listed on the

application once they

have completed the

accounting process. This

is not a second

distribution.

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

PO Box 470 Pawnee, OK 74058; Phone: 918-762-3621

pawneeinformation@pawneenation.org

YOUTH COVID ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

Deadline to apply December 4, 2020

Each application requires a notary to be considered complete

Free notary services available at the Pawnee Nation

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Print Full Legal Name:

One application per child

AGES: 00-17 by June 1st

Telephone:

Alt Telephone:

Mailing Address:

Tribal Roll #:

City, State, Zip:

Date of Birth:

Age:

Email Address:

Printed Parent/Legal Guardian Full Legal Name:

COVID- 19 Relief Assistance: I certify that my student has incurred expenses related to the disruption of their

and their legal parent/guardian daily life due to COVID-19. My student is in need of, including but not limited

to the following expenses: food, distance learning equipment, technology improvements, childcare, housing,

and PPE.

I certify that I am the parent/legal guardian and have had physical custody of the above-named child. I also

certify that the information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge and any false

representation is grounds for legal action if legal parent/guardian should choose to.

Parent Signature and Date

(Seal)

Notary Signature and Date

Commission Expiration date of Notary Public

All request must be sent to pawneeinformation@pawneenation.org or P.O. Box

470 Attn: Youth COVID Pawnee, OK 74058. Any request not sent via the

designated email or address will not be considered.

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

College Distance Learning Assistance Program

DEADLINE December 4, 2020

CHECKS MAILED AS THEY COMPLETE THE

ACCOUTNING PROCESS

Qualifications:

• Enrolled Pawnee Tribal Member

• Must have High school diploma/GED

• Considered part-time and/or full-time student at respective school

• Must be completing graduate and/or undergraduate studies

In order to complete this application please following the steps below prior to the deadline:

Step 1 – Please fill out this form completely. Address listed is where assistance will be mailed

Step 2 – Attach a copy of Fall 2020 class schedule as verification

Step 3- Submit the form and required supporting documents to the email or address below, any

form not sent to designated email or address will not be considered.

Please submit this form by email or mail.

Email: pawneeinformation@pawneenation.org or

Mail to: Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

Attn: College COVID

P.O. Box 470 Pawnee, OK 74058

Date: _____________________

Enrollment Number: ________________________

Pawnee Nation Member: ___________________________________________________

Print Full Legal Name

Date of Birth ______________________

Primary Email __________________________________________________________

Phone number: ____________________________________________

Mailing Address: _________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________

COVID- 19 Relief Assistance: I certify that I have incurred expenses related to the disruption of

my daily life due to COVID-19. I am in need of, including but not limited to the following

expenses: food, distance learning equipment, technology improvements, childcare, housing, and

PPE.

I also certify that I am currently enrolled in a college or university and should be considered a

college student.

Signature: ____________________________________________

Parent/Legal guardian if under 18 years of age

This is not a second distribution