The Official Pawnee Nation PBC Election Issue (2013)

The Official Pawnee Nation PBC Election Issue

spring 2013

Honoring the service and memory of James Edward Fields

PBC Election Candidates

Pages 4 - 10, 15-16

Election Schedule of Events,

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Nawah!

Greetings all of you fellow Pawnee Tribal Members!

We were saddened by the news of

the passing of Council Member Jim

Fields. Our heart goes out to his family

and all of his relations. We will miss

him dearly. It goes to show we never

know when Atius will call our name

home. I want to wish all of our people

good travels and may Atius smile upon

you on your adventures.

It is coming time for elections and

we are wishing all those who are running in the upcoming Pawnee Business

Council elections the best of luck. For

those of us who have to decide who to

vote for, I hope that you will give each

and every candidate their due respect

and look at each of their qualifications

and abilities. Being on the Business

Council is a strong responsibility. We

sometimes think that when we get on

the Pawnee Tribal Council, we can do so many things, but we need to realize that we are only one vote.

We need to make sure what we do for the Pawnee people is in their best interest. So I trust that when you

go to the polls that you will vote for the best person, someone that you feel will do the best things for the

Pawnee people.

In the past two years we have seen a lot of things, including the new police station that was built, it is

a wonderful building, and the Bridge to the Great Pawnee Nation completed and is being used daily by

many people and by people who swore that it was a bridge to no-where. It is very useful and has helped

many people. You also see the refurbishing of roundhouse, probably one of the most heartfelt and spiritual

buildings on the reserve, where we hold handgames, war dances, funerals and even the dirt in the center of the roundhouse came from Nebraska. It holds many special feelings for a lot of people. Although

people have their feelings about re-doing it, it’s going to be wonderful when it is done. We will have a

warm place in the winter, a cool place in the summer, we will have modern facilities for all of our dances

and gatherings that we have. There will be lighting in the parking lot and a cooking area; it will be a very

special place. You will see that the inside of the roundhouse will not be as different as it was before. Then

it will be a real joy to participate in things in the middle of winter and our different functions we have

in the middle of summer like this last summer when it was 117 degrees outside for our visitation and we

suffered through it, now we will have a cool place to go. So we are looking forward to the completion of

the roundhouse. We are also looking to break ground on the elder’s center. It will be a place, we hope, that

they will enjoy and make great use of.

Here in the near future, we will be promoting our Great Pawnee Nation on radio dial 1600 AM, KUSH

radio from 9-10 am and that will start on March 20th and continue once a month. It has been a dream of

mine that we have a radio station to promote our programs, our people and all the different things that the

Pawnee Nation does. KUSH has donated time, so we will have an hour a month and grow from there. This

time will allow us to tell about our history, programs, chiefs and our Pawnee Nation College plus more.

We are excited to be given this opportunity to expand our outreach.

Powwow season is nearing and everyone is getting ready for traveling. Denver March has come and

gone and we hope that everyone had safe travels and good times. We wish the best to all who are going to

Gathering of Nations, this is the kickoff of those who follow that drum and hope that each of

you will win plenty of prize money to pay your way around the country. We have world class dancers

and singers from here, the Great Pawnee Nation, that go all over the country and we wish you well.

We were greatly honored to have the Millikin University Students here from Illinois to come down

and do a lot of work at our cemeteries. That means a lot to us for them to do that, for that is where our

folks are buried. There was a handgame put on by the Pawnee Nation Employees Club to teach them a

little bit of our culture. They were fed well every night and our staff helped to entertain them and tried to

make them feel welcome the best we knew how and we enjoyed their company. They were nice young

students and we appreciate them. It’s not that often that we get to have visitors like that. We enjoyed them

and we had a good handgame. We had more people at the handgame than we seem to have when we plan

one for several months. It was a real joy to have them here and to break bread with them almost every

night.

My wish is that everyone had a Happy Easter. As we remember this holiday, let us remember what

Easter is all about, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May his blessing and the blessing of Atius be on all

of us and the Great Nation of Pawnee.

In closing, please continue to pray for our Pawnee people, community, our Elders and Soldiers.

Pawnee Business

Council

President:

Marshall Gover

Vice President:

Charles “Buddy” Lone Chief

Secretary:

Linda Jestes

Treasurer:

Acting, Linda Jestes

Council Seat 1:

Richard Tilden

Council Seat 2:

Karla Knife Chief

Council Seat 3:

Vacant

Council Seat 4:

Carol L Nuttle

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication

may be reprinted without written authorization

of the Pawnee Business Council, the Executive

Office and/or the Communications Office.

Designed and produced by Toni Hill,

Pawnee Nation

Communications Manager.

Cover Photo: James Edward

Fields passed from this life and

went to be with his Lord and

Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday,

Feb. 9, 2013 surrounded by his

family. Mr. Fields served as a

council member of the Pawnee

Nation Business Council.

Pawnee Nation expresses

sincere condolences to Mr.

Fields’ family.

Obituary on page 3.

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Spring 2013

Education

Free General Educational Development (GED)

classes have resumed. For more information, call the

Pawnee Nation College at (918) 762-3363.

Substance Abuse Program (SAP)

Every Wednesday of the month, the SAP support

group meets from 7 - 8 p.m. in the SAP building. For

details, call ( 918) 762-2153.

Diabetes Program

On Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and

Fridays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. the Diabetes Program

provides blood sugar checks. For details, call (918)

762-4045.

Pawnee Business Council

April 3 and 17; May 8 and 22; June 12 and 26. PBC

Meetings are held in the Roam Chief Building.

Prayer Breakfast held April 3, May 8 and June 12 at

7:30 a.m. in the Roam Chief Event Center. Quarterly

PBC Meeting held June 1 in the Roam Chief Event

Center. Dates subject to change. For more information, call (918) 762-3621.

Tribal Development Corporation

PTDC meetings held Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the

Corporate Office Conference Room located on the

Wildland Fire Scouts

second floor of the Health and Community Services

building. Community members welcome.

Pawnee Tribal Court

April 3 - Civil Court, 9:30 a.m.

April 5 - Criminal Court, 1:30 p.m.

For details, call (918) 762-3649.

Nasharo Band Chief Elections - May 2013

For more information, contact the Band Chiefs.

Pawnee Indian Veterans 67th Annual Homecoming

Powwow - July 4 - 7 at the Memorial Park in Pawnee.

The Pawnee Arts Center

The Pawnee Arts Center offers events that promote the

Native America culture and history. The Pawnee Arts

Center is located on 106 South Mill Street in Dannebrog, Neb. The Center is open year round at 4 p.m.

every Thursday and by appointment. For more information, contact Gale Pemberton at (308) 226-8286 or

at gale1938@live.com or visit www.thepawneeartscenter.org.

Visit www.pawneenation.org for additional information about the Pawnee Tribe and upcoming

events. For information about Pawnee Nation College, visit www.pawneenationcollege.org.

Basic Training

Where: Pawnee Nation Fire Station

When: May 11 – 14, 2013 Time: 9 a.m. until

5 p.m.

May 11, 2013: Work Capacity/Drug Test

Dress appropriately and bring Identification.

1. Driver's license or ID card issued by a state

or outlying possession of the United States,

provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, gender, height,

eye color and address.

2. School ID card with a photograph

3. Voter's registration card

4. U.S. military card or draft record

5. Military dependent's ID card

6. U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner card

7. Native American tribal document

May 12-14, 2013: Classroom and

field exercises

A physical examination is required for those

45 years of age and older. Training is paid

upon completion. Contact: Cecil Riding In or

Rhonda James, 301 Agency Road, Pawnee OK

74058, (918) 762-3655,

rhondaj@pawneenation.org.

CONDOLENCES

James Edward Fields passed

from this life and went to be with

his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on

Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 surrounded

by his family.

Jimmy, as he was known by

family and friends, was born on

June 10, 1940 in Browning, Mont.

Arthur Fields and Ahnawake Buchanan Fields.

He grew up in Pawnee graduating from Pawnee High School

with the Class of 1958. He attended

Wichita State University and graduated from Oklahoma Central University in 1966.

Jim had a 37 year career with the

federal government working with

the Bureau of Indian Affairs, retiring in 2003. He served as Agency

Superintendent either in an acting

JAMES EDWARD FIELDS

June 10, 1940--Feb. 9, 2013

or full time capacity at the Miami tie Baptist Church where he had

Agency, Wewoka Agency, Osage the privilege of occasionally filling

Agency, and as Regional Director the pulpit and sharing God’s Word.

at the Muskogee Area Regional Of- One of his favorite Bible Verses is

fice.

Proverbs 3:5-6 and he claimed that

He thoroughly enjoyed per- promise daily.

forming these duties as his desire

Jimmy is survived by his wife,

and goal was always for the better- Lisa; daughter, Suzanne Fields Berment of Indian people.

ry and her husband, Jon, Springdale,

Jim also served in the U.S. Ark.; sons, Jay Christopher Fields

Army National Guard, retiring at and his wife, Tishia, Tahlequah,

the rank of Captain. Most recently Okla.; Michael James Edward

Jim had the honor and privilege of Fields, Tahlequah, Okla.; brothserving as a council member of the ers, Richard Fields, Wagner, Okla.;

Pawnee Nation Business Council, Harrison Fields and his wife, Marie,

a duty he didn’t take lightly as his Pawnee, Okla.; sister-in-law, Mindesire was always to make a differ- nie Fields, Pawnee, Okla.; stepchilence for the advancement of his be- dren, Gina Salazar, Stilwell, Okla.;

loved Pawnee Nation.

Jeff Salazar and his wife, Shannon,

A Christian by faith, Jim most Stilwell, Okla. He was also known

recently was a member of the Chris as Grandpa to 11 grandchildren.

Survivors also include numerous

nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Jim was preceded to heaven by

his parents; sister, Eva Fields Nordwall; brothers, Arthur and Raymond

C. Fields; daughter, Eva Fields; and

son, James E. Fields, Jr.

Wake services were held Sunday and Monday evenings with life

celebration services scheduled for

9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at

the Pawnee Nation Multi-Purpose

Complex, Pawnee, Okla., with Rev.

Clarence Yarholar officiating.

Interment was at 1 p.m., at

Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee,

Okla., under the direction of Poteet

Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla.

Mr. Fields is pictured on the

front cover. Obituary courtesy of

the Pawnee Chief.

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pawnee business council elections

Bruce Pratt

Vice President Candidate

Why Candidate is seeing election: I am seeking the office of

vice-president to assist the Pawnee Tribe in moving forward

in these difficult times. I would

help our President and Council

to know and be aware of the concerns of the people, the eyes and

ears of the people. We have a rich

history and legacy among the Native Nations. Hopefully, our business side of our Tribe will rise up

to take a place among the Tribes.

Goals while in office: My goals

if elected is to learn and grown in

the knowledge of the business of

the Pawnee Tribe. I would work

with the council and employees

to make responsible decisions

based on facts and the constitution of the tribe. I promise to be

on time and attend all meetings.

I am a peace maker and I would

hope to continue that role on

Council. We can do more together than apart.

Education and/or professional

qualifications: I have attended

various grade and middle schools

in the U.S. I’m a proud Pawnee

Black Bear graduate. I have 3

yrs. of college in Business Administration. I’m currently a pastor. I have been a counselor for

the Boys and Girls Club.

Bruce Pratt

Vice President Candidate

Nowah, I am announcing my

candidacy for the office of VicePresident.

My name is Bruce Pratt. I am

married for 32 years to my wife,

Vicki and we have 5 children, Kacie, Elisha, Taylor, Ryanne and

Evanne. I have 2 grandchildren,

Quinnlen and Lola and Richard

Spears is their dad.

I am the son of Duane and

the late Henrietta Pratt. I am the

grandson of Lawrence and Flora

Goodfox, on my mother’s side and

the grandson of Adam and Hazel

Pratt, on my father’s side.

I have recently returned to Pawnee after being in California and

Florida for the past 9 years. Let me

say, it’s good to be home.

Why am I running for this council seat? First, let me say that times

are tough everywhere.

It seems that we all have had

to cut back and conserve more to

make ends meet. It’s not only the

Pawnees but all the peoples of our

great land are having harder and

harder times.

Yet, we can all say that we still

live in the greatest country in the

world. Our tribe is facing more and

more problems with less and less

Govt. resources. However, I believe

in the Pawnees and I believe in our

future. We, as leaders of the Tribe,

owe it to our ancestors who fought

and died for the freedoms and place

which we now enjoy. We owe to

our children who face certain hard

times to come but will need a strong

Tribal government and our Pawnee

culture to help sustain them in their

future. I am ready and willing to

work to see that the Tribe continues

to grow and prosper economically,

culturally and spiritually.

I want to say that I have no

agenda. I am not “OUT” to get anyone or anything. As far as I am concerned, everyone has a clean slate.

I want to be a help to any and all

who want to see a better tomorrow

for our Tribe.

I respect and would like to

commend the council members and

the efforts they put forth to help our

Tribe thus far. I have the highest

regards for all the employees who

have served in whatever work area

they work.

We are unique in this fact; we

are all related. We all came from

the same place, so in that respect,

we must work together to build

upon what the previous councils

have accomplished.

I would also like to say that I

have no hard words for any of the

others running for the same seat.

They are my relatives, classmates,

church members and we have always been friendly toward one another. I hope that continues and I

will make sure I do my part.

Some will say that I lack experience and that is true, I do, but we

all have to start somewhere and I

feel that the experiences of my life,

along with my people skills, will go

far in helping me to be a good councilman.

My family and I have helped

many of you through the years and

I hope I have proven myself to you

as a good man and leader.

My current vocation is as a pastor at the Pawnee Indian Baptist

Church. I have ministered to many

people in many difficult situations

and have always put my best effort

to solve the problems I’ve encountered.

I believe that will help as a

council member. Though I am a

minister and try to find peaceful solutions, I am not weak. I know the

values that I have been taught and I

will fight for the good of the tribal

members.

I wish I could promise as President Herbert Hoover did when he

said “A chicken in every pot” or

in our case, “boiled meat in every

pot”, but I won’t. I will promise

that I will serve to the best of my

abilities and make myself available

to you.

In closing, I welcome any questions or concerns you may have.

My door is open to each one of you

if you wish to speak to me.

May our creator God, through

His son Jesus Christ bless each and

every one of you. Thank you.

VOTE BRUCE PRATT FOR

PAWNEE TRIBAL VICE-PRESIDENT

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pawnee business council elections

Liana Chapman Teter

Business Council Seat #4 Candidate

ted to reaching out, listening, and considering the needs and concerns

of our tribe as our goals and

priorities are considered.

My paternal grandparents

are the late Henry Chapman

and May RidingIn Chapman.

My maternal grandparents

are the late Walter Keys and

Nora Shunatona Keys. The

Chapman-Keys families have

served the Pawnee people

with exemplary leadership for

many generations and I wish to

continue that tradition.

Why candidate is seeking

election: I am an interested tribal

member who has closely followed

the governance of the Pawnee Nation. I am concerned about issues

affecting the PN and its people. I

have the educational background,

tribal government experience, and

the motivation to provide leadership

for our government. I am commitMy traditional beliefs have remained constant throughout my lifetime. Respecting our elders, caring

enough to train our children, and standing together in times of need are the

foundations of these convictions. From

my elders before me, I know that putting these beliefs into action is what

kept the Pawnee Nation as one family

and continues to shape our self-worth

in belonging. Our children are our legacy, and we must ensure the survival of

our ways through them, or our identity

as native people will be lost forever. At

this point in time, we have urgency for

revitalization to preserve our cultural

identity; and to find ways to meet the

cultural awareness needs of those living outside the Pawnee jurisdiction.

I am Liana Chapman Teter, the

youngest of four children of the late

Basil Chapman and Alma “Chita”

Keys Chapman. My husband, Richard, an educator, and I live on the family’s original Pawnee Indian allotment

(May RidingIn) in Payne County near

Yale. Throughout our marriage of 42

after taking all the facts into c o n sideration would I plan to make my

final decision.

As a PN Council member, I

would stand for the following principles that I would like to advance

during my term in office. To support

and strengthen: 1) all Pawnee educational institutions; 2) economic

growth; 3) economic self-sufficiency; and 4) cultural sovereignty.

Education and/or professional

qualifications: I am a graduate of Pawnee

High School.

My higher education includes both

a Bachelor of Arts degree and a

Goals while in office: A Master of Education degree from

PN Council member should Northeastern State University in

follow government ethics with Tahlequah, OK. I also pursued

sound principles of leader- additional graduate hours in Early

ship, holding elected officials Childhood Education from Oklato a higher degree of knowledge homa State University. I have

and standards, treating everyone been a school teacher in various

with dignity & respect, and formu- Oklahoma public schools for the

late justifiable decision-making. past 28 years, in addition to teachAs business affairs came up, I ing undergraduate coursework at

would: 1) gather the facts; 2) listen Oklahoma State University in the

to the voice of the

people;

3) College of Human Environmental

put the interest of the Pawnee Na- Sciences. My credentials include

tion first, above my own family

teaching

certification by the

and personal interest; and, 4) only OK State Department of Educa“TRADITION WITH A NEW DIRECTION”

LIANA CHAPMAN TETER

PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL SEAT #4

years, we were blessed with three talented children (two with families of

their own and one in college). In addition, we have three wonderful grandchildren.

My paternal grandparents

are the late Henry Chapman and May

RidingIn Chapman. My maternal

grandparents are the late Walter Keys

and Nora Shunatona Keys. The Chapman-Keys families have served the

Pawnee people with exemplary leadership for many generations and I wish to

continue that tradition.

I am a graduate of Pawnee High

School.

My higher education includes both a Bachelor of Arts degree

and a Master of Education degree

from Northeastern State University in

Tahlequah, OK. I also pursued additional graduate hours in Early Childhood Education from Oklahoma State

University. I have been a school teacher

in various Oklahoma public schools for

the past 28 years, in addition to teaching undergraduate coursework at Oklahoma State University in the College of

Human Environmental Sciences. My

credentials include teaching certification by the OK State Department of Education as a ‘Highly Qualified Teacher’

of Early Childhood Education, along

with Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Multi-Handicapped, Music,

and Social Studies as well the full spectrum in the elementary grades. In 2007,

I worked with the Pawnee Nation’s

“Pa<ee Pakoo<oo: Revitalizing Our

Language, Strengthening Our Nation”

Language Program, first, as Pre-school

Curriculum Specialist, eventually moving up to Program Director. More recently, I worked in the Education Department, as the Education Specialist,

for the Iowa Tribe in Perkins, OK. This

involved administering the daily operations of the tribe’s Higher Education

tion as a ‘Highly Qualified Teacher’ of Early Childhood Education,

along with Learning Disabilities,

Mental Retardation, Multi-Handicapped, Music, and Social Studies

as well

the full spectrum of

the elementary grades. In 2007, I

worked with the Pawnee Nation’s

“Pa<ee Pakoo<oo: Revitalizing

Our Language, Strengthening Our

Nation” Language Program, first, as

Pre-school Curriculum Specialist,

eventually moving up to Program

Director. More recently, I worked

in the Education Department, as the

Education Specialist, for the Iowa

Tribe in Perkins, OK. This involved

administering the daily operations

of the tribe’s Higher Education

Scholarship Program, Adult Vocational Training, Adult Education,

and Direct Employment Assistance.

A common thread has been spun

throughout my professional years

with proven interpersonal skills

of cooperation, leadership, respect

of others, and adaptability.

It is with deep respect that I

request your support in this year’s

election.

Scholarship Program, Adult Vocational

Training, Adult Education, and Direct

Employment Assistance. A common

thread has been spun throughout my

professional years with proven interpersonal skills of cooperation, leadership, respect of others, and adaptability.

Serving on the Pawnee Tribal Business Council is an honor and responsibility that I would take very seriously.

It requires not only the knowledge of

the Pawnee people and culture, but also

comprises the federal codes, policies

and procedures, and understanding the

laws that affect our Indian Country. If

elected, based on my experience, I will

bring to the Pawnee Business Council

a unique perspective in the areas of

education, family, and culture. I am

committed to being supportive and responsive to the needs and concerns of

all tribal members.

It is with deep respect that I request

your support in this year’s election, in

which I am seeking Pawnee Business

Council Seat #4.

God Bless, Liana Chapman Teter

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pawnee business council elections

Lisa Fields – Pahsetopah

Treasurer Candidate

Nowah! I am Lisa Fields Pahsetopah and I am a candidate for

the Pawnee Business Council Treasurer seat. My paternal grandparents were Arthur Fields, Sr. and

Anawake Fields and maternal

grandparents were Sam and Effie

Osborne. I am the daughter of the

late Arthur Fields, Jr. and Robust

Minnie Fields. I am proud to say, “I

am Pawnee.”

If elected I will serve as an

elected public official for the Pawnee Nation. The word in this case

means to choose for office. The

people choose a public officer to

represent the Pawnee people to listen to their concerns, opinions and

ideas and to implement these into

quality decisions and to be a prob-

lem-solver.

My compassion and decisiveness as an elected official

will be to make quality decisions. I also promise to serve

as an executive, decisive and

qualitative business leader

and team player for the Pawnee Nation administration.

For the last ten years, I

have been at at-home mother

to my ten hear daughter Heaven Pahsetopah. Alongside being a mother, I have achieved

many areas of expertise.

I have extensive experience in the food and drink

industry working for a family-owned business where our

motto was Customer Is King.

We developed employee

teams whose job was to treat

customers excellently.

I also am co-owner of Two

Sisters Catering & Concessions,

a home remodeling and building

contractor, Dancing Eagles Native

American cultural educators and independent farming, soil, water conservation consultant on Indian land.

As a conservation consultant for

Indian land, I developed and improved farm and pasture land for

cattle, hay and crop land for selfsustaining land owners.

These experiences will benefit

our current Pawnee Nation Corporation and businesses, will aid in

establishing and opening new businesses and hiring Pawnees as upper

management to run and operate our

tribal businesses.

This involved working relation-

ships with Pawnee BIA, Pawnee

natural resources conservation service and knowledge of their programs and implementing policies

and procedures.

This type of experience would

benefit the Pawnee Nation for land

use, farming, and soil and water

conservation implementation.

I graduated from Oklahoma

State University in May 2000 with a

Bachelors of Science in Agronomy

with an option in soil and plant sciences. I completed college courses

in business administration, accounting I and business law.

I attended University of Nebraska working toward entering grad

school in 2002. While attending

OSU, I worked summers for Pawnee Nation and Dept. of Environmental Conservation and Safety and

served as a wild land firefighter (the

Pawnee Scouts).

I received recognition as Outstanding Worker at Minter Fire in

2000.

Upon graduation from OSU, I

worked for the BIA in Winnebago,

Nebraska in the Land Operation

Division. While there, I helped to

develop farm and grazing plans, implemented soil and water conservation plans, and conducted farming

and grazing land inspections.

Farming in Nebraska was very

intensive and required very intensive work and knowledge. It required developing working relationships with the Winnebago Nation,

Santee Sioux Nation and with state

natural resource and conservation

service and federal agencies such as

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and

the Bureau of Land Management.

I served as crew boss over the

Winnebago Agency’s firefighters.

In training, out of 600 men, I scored

second highest of all six classes

combined.

This was achieved through determination and desire to be the best

I could be because as a firefighter,

you are in charge of people’s lives

counting on you to make life-anddeath decisions.

I left the BIA to marry and start

a family.

Upon visiting with various Pawnee nation Administration employees, there are concerns of budget

cuts from the federal government

which have pulled strings tighter for

the Pawnee Nation.

Starting with the five newly

elected Pawnee Business Council members, it’s going to take the

left hand to help the right hand or

should I say teamwork and with every councilperson is different, individualized experiences, training,

education, knowledge and wisdom

should bring something to the table

to make quality decisions for the

Nation.

I envision new beginnings, a

new start, fresh and new ideas with

the newly elected officials to represent and lead our Nation into a great

beginning.

Based upon all the foregoing

education and experience, I believe

I am the right person for the job for

our Nation.

Tribal Buildings Available For Rental

Tribal Buildings offer many mentary up to $250 based on both

Locations needed for offiThe Tribal Operations office

amenities favorable for commu- half-day and full-day rentals.

cial Tribal business are excluded is located at 361 Clinic Road in

nity and personal gatherings.

Reservations must be made in from policy limitations.

the metal building next to the old

Locations for rent include the person and not exceed 90 calenIf a person or organization Indian Health Services clinic.

Roundhouse, Community Build- dar days in advance.

requires more than 90 calendar

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ing, Camp Grounds, Multi-PurIn order to give another per- days to plan for an event, the per- Monday through Friday excludpose building, Wellness Center son or organization an opportu- son or organization shall be re- ing Tribal holidays.

and the Roam Chief building.

nity to reserve a facility during quired to pay an advanced rental

For arrangements, call (918)

Rental rates vary for Tribal weekends, holidays and Tribal charge to reserve the facility.

399-1756.

members and outside individuals events; facilities may not be reIt is the policy of the Pawnee

and organizations.

served for multiple or consecu- Nation to give precedence in the

Prices range from comple- tive days.

event of a Tribal death.

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John J. Only A Chief

Vice President Candidate

items that I have witnessed

by our current tribal leaders.

If elected, my first priority

is to restore the confidence

back to the people the decisions being made by the

Pawnee Business Council

concerning our tribal government. I have heard tribal

members concerns, and have

stood alongside, and have

expressed the same concerns

during the Pawnee Business

Council and Tribal Development Corporation joint meeting, the Pawnee Business

Council and the Nasharo

Council joint meeting, and

the regular Pawnee Business

Council open forum meetings. I have felt the same

Nawa Pawnee Relatives,

frustrations of my voice not being

My name is John J. Only A heard as a tribal member. The kind

Chief and after taking two years off of listening that the current PBC

to reflect and evaluate my previous does and without action is not the

term, I find it necessary to ask for kind of representation I voted for as

your support in seeking the office a tribal member.

of the Vice President of the Pawnee

At this time with the uncerNation. I cannot continue to stand tainty of the sequester cuts that will

by and observe the lack of input, the affect every aspect of our tribal serlack of decision, and the lack of full vices, we need to prepare as much

understanding of business agenda as we can in order to maintain the

same level of services that are currently being provided. Without

revenue, we will not be successful

and provide those services for our

people. Here are some steps we can

take in order to help in generating

and or maintaining revenue for the

Pawnee Nation:

•

Contract 4 grant writers with

the settlement monies we have received. Each will be selected for

their expertise in the promotion of

health, education, language, and the

ICDBG (community block grant).

The incentive for the grant writers

is, when the grant gets funded, they

shall receive a bonus. The grant

proposal goal is to exceed the $4.4

million settlement that the Pawnee

Nation received.

•

Create a revenue allocation plan for both the TDC and

Tax Commission revenues. This

will close the current “black hole”,

where money goes in, but we don’t

know where it goes.

•

Stonewolf Casino needs to

be a fully-operational casino by

eliminating the entire retail side

with the help of an experienced casino management company.

•

Change the utility service

provider from the City of Pawnee to Indian Electric Cooperative

to reduce cost. This process was

originally initiated in the last three

months of my previous term, but

was not fulfilled by the current administration. It is still an option for

the Pawnee Nation.

•

Rescind the resolution that

established the Housing Authority

under its current questionable State

or Tribal housing status. Being under the tribe’s authority will be beneficial and necessary for leveraging

future grants for the Pawnee Nation.

•

Having listed all the above

and currently not having a fullystaffed finance department with updated fiscal policy, they should receive the same priority and the full

support of the PBC for maintaining

all aspects of our finances.

If given the opportunity to serve

as your Vice President of the Pawnee Nation and having only 1 vote

at the table I will need your continued support when it comes to some

of the necessary changes for our

future. Thank you for your support.

May Attius continue to bless you

and the Pawnee Nation.

Phammie Littlesun

Secretary Candidate

My name is Phammie Littlesun, I am member of the Kitkekahki

Band of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. I am the daughter ofthe late

Morgan Littlesun, Sr. and Fern Eaglechief.

I have four children, three

daughters and a son and seven

grandchildren.

I am seeking the office of Secretary for the Pawnee Business Council.

I am a recent graduate of

Haskell Indian Nations University

where I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in American Indian Studies.

Through this degree I learned about

sovereignty,tribal governments and

nation to nation relationships. I realize the importance of our language

and culture. This is what makes us

sovereign and Pawnee.

I worked in the Pawnee Nation

Property and Procurement Department for ten years. I was also appointed to the Pawnee Nation Gaming Commission for five years in

which I served as Chairperson and

Secretary. I served as the Pani Arts

Chairperson and during my term I

taught beading classes for the community.

I served two terms as the Pawnee Nation JOM Parent Committee

Chairperson where I helped raise

funds for the Pawnee youth educa-

tional needs like school supplies,

athletic equipment and graduation

expenses. I also served as Head

Cook for several organizations,

Pawnee Veterans,' Pawnee Nation College Pow-wow, Kitkekahki

Dances and Young Dog Dance.

I have been serving the Pawnee

Nation people in many ways and I

would like to continue this service

as the Pawnee Business Council

Secretary.

I was told by my elders to get

an education and come back to help

my people and I feel like I have prepared myself to do this. I have lived

in Pawnee almost all of my life. I

understand the current economic

hardships families face in our reservation and would like to see our

tribe utilize its resources for the betterment of the people. I will be open

and willing to talk to anyone that

wants to discuss or ask questions

about Council business.

I will do my best to be upfront

and honest with each of you and

work very hard to bring you progress. I believe it is time for the Pawnee Nation to move forward and

prosper and if elected, I will do my

best to see that the council works for

You!

Vote for Phammie littlesun,

Pawnee Business Council Secretary

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Kenneth Lynn Murie, Jr.

Vice-President Candidate

Why is candidate seeking election?

I am seeking election because

our present tribal government cannot provide for our Pawnee people.

There are too many unanswered

questions from tribal members.

There are too many discrepancies

and secrets that are being kept from

the tribal members.

Our government tribal entities,

as elected officials, are not giving

an accounting to all the tribal members. It is because of these many

unspoken discrepancies that I am

seeking the office of Vice-President

of the Pawnee Business Council.

There are tribal employees that have

to hire other people to do their jobs.

This is a waste of money.

There are too many unnecessary management employees that

are non-Indian. This amounts to

thousands of dollars taken

from the tribal members causing them to suffer for lack of

employment. There are too

many contractors coming in

through the Pawnee Business Council and this is also

taking money from our tribal

members. We are tired of the

Pawnee tribal council meetings being held early in the

morning and during hours that

other non-council members

are unable to attend.

The business meetings

are unproductive, carrying a

yearly nonproductive agenda

and track records, when they

are supposed to carry a weekly and monthly track record.

The Business council is not

overseeing essential tribal

departments, these departments are

able to do as they please, resulting

in the employees not being available in the offices to answer phones.

This is a risk to the health, welfare,

and safety of our tribal members

who depend on them.

Goals While in Office

To meet the current needs of the

tribal members (children, elders,

and Veterans), to truly take care of

our members, like our elders took

care of us.

I would make sure that not one

person has sole control of the monies, assets, and where it goes. To

make sure that each tribal member

has an accounting of the monies and

assets as per public record.

My main goal is to take care of

the people’s needs and not to have

deaf ears and turned backs upon

them as they have endured during

current and past tribal councils. All

the money that is being brought

through tribal businesses shall be

given to us rightfully; instead of going to non-tribal members, that has

been brought in by our tribal government.

If this tribal council is going to

use our names to gain businesses

then they will pay us for it, just like

every other tribe around the state

are taking care of their members

and paying them. There will be no

harassessment, intimidation, employer retaliation, against employed

tribal members like there currently

exists. I know because this is what

I have to endure along with other

employees.

When seeking this office I

know I have many candidates to

run against, some are holding office currently and some new; and

it is very obvious that the current

and past Council people don’t know

what they are doing from their past

records and would still be in office

if they had known what they were

doing.

Also, the new people will come

in unaware of the problems with no

incite of the current tribal situation

that we have. Because of this, we

do not need a repeat of the past because it has gotten us nowhere.

I came to work for the tribe as

an employee on the 7th of December 2009. At the time the president

gave a speech, he promised that

the tribe will change for the better,

more jobs, have it easier; but as you

see, dissention, dismay, and poverty

have happened instead.

Because of all the different situ-

ations I have been exposed to, I feel

I have gained the knowledge and

understanding to help this tribe.

If anyone has a question or

problem they need answered, feel

free to come by or call me, I will

answer anything, ANYTHING that

you want to know. I will try to help

you anyway I can.

My final words to the people

come from a day I was standing in a

store. I heard two council members

from another tribe talking about the

Pawnee Nation.

The words they spoke I will

never forget because they were true,

“the Pawnee Nation could have a lot

going for it if they knew what to do

with it, but the people running the

show are too stupid to know it, and

they have got to be the most stupid

tribe in Oklahoma.”

I did not argue with these people, why? Because I realized this

was the truth. I would like to thank

the past and present tribal governments for putting us in this position,

and that is why I am running for this

position and would like your support and vote in this election.

Education and/or professional

qualifications

Graduate of Glencoe High

School, Attended Langston University, Eleven years Chief of Police,

Twenty-one years as a Certified

State and Federal Law Enforcement

Officer, Twelve years as tribal employee, Veteran, Ordained Minister

My parents are Carol Murie and

the late Kenneth Murie, Sr., grandparents are the late Stacy and Helen

Mathews, and the late Frank and

Avis Murie.

pawnee nation commissions

Members of the commissions The TERO (Tribal Employment

are appointed by the Pawnee Busi- Rights Office) Commission

The TERO Commission is govness Council (PBC).

erned by the Pawnee Nation Tribal

Employment Rights Act (also known

The Gaming Commission

Primary responsibilities include as the TERO Ordinance) and works

regulatory matters concerning the with the Pawnee Nation and the Digaming facilities located within the vision of Education to place tribal

jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation members in training positions at the

and the selection and supervision of Pawnee Nation and with various

the Gaming Director. Commission- businesses and organizations in the

ers must maintain a gaming license. community in order to facilitate opportunities for better employment.

The Pawnee Tribal Development

Corporation (PTDC) Board of Directors

The PTDC Board of Directors

operates pursuant to the PTDC Articles of Incorporation. The Board is

comprised of seven directors selected by the PBC, four of whom must

be enrolled members.

ber 2012. The two terms that are expiring are the Clerk and Alternate.

PN Utility Authority Commission

The Utility Authority Commission member positions have expired.

This is a three-person commission

that is governed by the Pawnee Nation Utility Act.

The PN Election Commission

For more details on the commisThe Election Commission has sions, please visit www.pawneenatwo positions that expire in Decem- tion.org.

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Ellis Horsechief

Secretary Candidate

My name is Ellis Horsechief,

Jr. candidate for the seat of Secretary on the Pawnee Nation Business Council. I am the son of Ellis

Horsechief Sr. and Laverne Liberty

Moore Horsechief.

My maternal grandfather was

Sydney Moore Sr. and grandmother

was Iva Pratt. My grandfather was

Delbert Horsechief Sr. and grand-

mother was Minnie Ruth Moses Horsechief.

I am married to Ramona

Fields Horsechief, and we

have three (3) children, John

– 22, Vada - 9, and Caleb – 6,

all which reside along with

myself in Pawnee, OK. I was

born in Pawnee on Dec. 13,

1955.

Our family moved here

from Oklahoma City, OK

three (3) years ago in order

to become more actively involved with our Pawnee Nation and also to allow my wife

and children to be closer to

her mother, Minnie Osborne

Fields.

I own a successful commercial/

residential paint & wall covering

business for the past 25 years called

Horsechief Painting.

I also have a college degree

from Rose State College in Midwest City, OK and also Education

at Oklahoma University in Norman,

OK.

I am seeking election to make

changes for the wellness of our

Pawnee people. One way is by creating more jobs, in other areas such

as restaurants, construction, education, agriculture, and health & fitness and not to depend solely on

our casino employment. I would

advocate to have employment training for areas as mentioned above.

Our tribe needs a higher ratio of

Pawnee Tribal members employed

within the corporate positions as

well as the other positions available within our nation. There are

not many Pawnee Tribal members

employed within our corporation

positions and there will be if I am

elected.

I would like to tackle drug and

alcohol abuse problems as we have

a high rate of addiction among our

people. We need to put more emphasis on how to handle these problems – this is a viscous circle that

our people get in, but it can be overcome with the help of our substance

abuse program and other resources

available within our area and other

surrounding tribes.

But one of my goals while in office would be to start a drug/alcohol

rehabilitation center for adults and

juveniles’ with a more Godly centered approach. This in turn will

help our people with a happier and

healthier life, not only for themselves but for their families.

This will allow growth and opportunity and allow them to be more

productive within society because I

have seen and know these people

and they in turn are looking how to

get of this viscous circle.

Finally, while in office, my goal

is to work on getting per cap for our

people because this is their money.

I would like to bring better wages,

fairness, and equality to our people.

I will be the new voice for our people by bringing hard work ethics,

accountability, equality, to treat our

people the way that I would want to

be treated.

This is only a small portion of

my ideas and goals while in office.

Thank you and God bless

Ellis Horsechief, Jr.

Lillie Cummings

Council Seat 4 Candidate

Nawa Pawnee Tribal Members I am a candidate for Seat

# 4 on our Tribal Council. I

belong to the Chaui Band and

am a descendant of War and

Lillie Rouwalk, Jennie Rouwalk Realrider,Warren Realrider, and Austin Realrider, all

full blood Pawnees.

On my Mother’s side, my

Great Grandfather was Nelson

Rice, also full blood Pawnee

and I am the Widow of the late

Lloyd Cummings.

My education is three years

of College, I have worked for

the B.I.A., for a Lawyer, for

three Radio and Television

Stations as a Writer and Ac-

count Executive. I have also been

a Head Start Teacher and Substitute

Teacher.

All the Council candidates

come from fine Pawnee families,

but we cannot ride on the coat-tails

of their accomplishments. We must

stand on our own convictions and

accomplishments.

I am not a newcomer to Pawnee Nation Policies and Procedures,

having previously served on the

Council for four years.

I have served as President or

Chairperson of the Tribal Housing

Authority and possess good Leadership qualities.

I recently was responsible for

writing the petition that was signed

by 254 tribal members requesting

the tribal council to pay out, in per

capita, the 4.4 million dollars that

was awarded to the Pawnee Tribe

from the Nez Perce v Salazar settlement.

However, the Council made a

unanimous decision to only give us

the $610 which I feel was not a fair

amount.

If you elect me to Seat # 4, I

will do my best to treat you fairly

and see that you are not ignored. I

would also want to restore authority

back to our Tribal Chiefs.

Remember, we can all make

promises, but everything has to be

passed by a majority vote, so vote

for the candidate who will best represent you.

I appreciate your vote!

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Linda K. Chapman Jestes

My name is Linda K. Chapman

Jestes I am running for the position

of Treasurer of the Pawnee Nation.

My parents are the late Henry

and Lonie Chapman and I am the

youngest in a family of eleven (11)

children. My father as well as several of my brothers, Basil, Tommy

and Bob served on the Pawnee

Business Council and Earl was

employed as Tribal Reserve Manager for many years after the Indian

Treasurer Candidate

School closed. Earl and

I have been employed as Execuhis wife Leta raised me tive Director by the Housing Auand I lived on the tribal thority of the Pawnee Tribe for the

reserve from third grade last ten (10) years and have been

to high school gradua- commended by HUD and the IRS

tion. I have a lot of mem- with having excellent record keepories of all of the long ing. I also operated a licensed home

gone buildings, homes day care for six (6) years before my

and people that worked employment with the Housing Auand lived on the reserve. thority. My husband and I currently

I also attended the have a Longhorn cow and calf opIndian School my sec- eration and have had a successful

ond year in school. This farming and ranching business for

is why I have chosen to over twenty three (23) years.

run for office again. My

Some of the things I feel need to

roots are at the Tribe and be achieved in the next administraI want to continue to help tion are:

if elected not only as

An update of the Constitution

Treasurer but in any way which include changes to the duties

that I can.

of the Secretary and Treasurer.

I was elected as SecChange the Quarterly Meetings

retary for this administration but to an Annual Meeting and provide

upon the resignation of the Treasur- a report with full disclosure of all

er several months ago I also had to funds expended for the fiscal year

assume their duties according to the along with information and reports

Constitution. I have always liked from all tribal programs and provide

financial management and the chal- a meal.

lenges that go with it and knowing

Develop a new Revenue Allocathe needs the Tribe will be facing in tion Plan for monthly deposits from

the next few years, I made a deci- TDC and other sources.

sion to run for Treasurer based upon

Provide more funding to the

my business experience.

Pawnee Nation College to help

them in achieving accreditation so

that local Native Americans and

others can attend a college that is

affordable in our small community.

Develop a five (5) year Economic Plan for the Wellness Center

and Gym, the Big Pasture, the Boys

building, Superintendents house,

Campgrounds and new Pow Wow

grounds.

Build a playground for the children east of the Roundhouse which

would include a splash pad. Build a

new fence, bleachers, dug outs and

install lights around the Mose Yellowhorse ball field as well as new

bathrooms.

Our children are our future and

funding should be set aside each

year for all students from scholarships for college student to basic

needs of students of all ages. They

should have the opportunity to participate in programs and events that

will enhance their quality of life and

build self-esteem.

I believe that where there is a

need there is a way and with God’s

help we will succeed. I respectfully

request your vote on May 4.

Linda K. Chapman Jestes

Misty M. Nuttle

Nowa! My name is Misty M.

Nuttle and I am currently seeking the position of Treasurer on

the Pawnee Business Council. My

parents are Neva R. and George H.

Pratt and the late Samuel E. Nuttle. My Maternal Grandparents are

Neva Spotted Horsechief Moore

and the late Thurman F. Moore. My

Paternal Grandparents were Pearl

Osborne Nuttle and William F.

(Bubby) Nuttle. I have three children; Andrew, Jaden and Adiliah,

ages, 17, 16, and 6 and have resided in Pawnee for the majority of

my life. I graduated from Skiatook

High School and went on to pursue

my education at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, KS

where I received an Associate of

Arts degree in Tribal Management

and at the University of Phoenix in

Rockville, MD where I received a

Bachelor of Science degree with

emphasis in Business Management.

I have worked in the Federal, Tribal

and Private sectors and am ready

and willing to share my knowledge

and experiences to elevate the status of our Pawnee people.

I have already had the pleasure

of serving our Pawnee people in various capacities such as; Tribal Planner, Tribal Development Coordinator and Grantwriter and am familiar

Treasurer Candidate

with our Tribal programs, services Nation and the dollars brought to

and existing Tribal infrastructure. stimulate our local economy are a

In these and other capacities, I have powerful tool and resource which

attained knowledge of developing can and should be utilized to create

proposals, budget development and joint ventures and innovative apexecution, auditing program ex- proaches in meeting our longstandpenses for compliance with GAAP ing unmet needs and challenges. If

and Federal and State cost principle we develop businesses or services

regulations, oversight of monitor- our community can utilize, we will

ing Federal and State grants and build partnerships that will be suscontracts and development and ex- taining and longstanding and have

ecution of various organization and the support of our Pawnee comperformance improvement plans. I munity in our future economic adam an honest, independent think- vances and endeavors. Second, the

ing, self-starter who approaches youth of our Pawnee Nation need to

challenges head on and I believe be nurtured and primed to become

that given the opportunity, I could our next Tribal directors and leadmake a positive impact and forward ers. Designing an all-inclusive deapproach towards providing the velopment program focusing on arPawnee Nation with the necessary eas such as personal development,

tools towards financial accountabil- education, mentorship, counseling

assistance and civic responsibility, transparency, and stability.

As Treasurer and Council Mem- ity will give them a head start on

ber, I would like to address three the challenges we face in our daily

areas of need. First, economic de- lives and in the professional world.

velopment is a must and a prior- This program would lead them in a

ity for our people and our future direction where they will seek out

generations. Development of our opportunities specific to their goals,

Tribal enterprises is necessary and wants and needs, teach them to

long overdue and we should con- overcome barriers on their own and

tinually be looking at the needs eliminate unnecessary obstacles.

of our people and the surrounding Finally, development of a financial

community. We need to realize strategic plan, including developthat our surrounding communities ment and/or revisions of current fiare also dependent on our Pawnee nancial operating procedures, needs

to be addressed. Standard operating

procedures are vital to any organization and lack of, leads to miscommunication, violation of ethics and

violation of cost and accounting

principles. Utilizing the funding

we receive in a way that benefits

all Tribal members should be an

approach we take at every opportunity. Recognizing every Tribal

member is unique and has their own

circumstances and needs is pertinent to ensure all Tribal members

receive the assistance they need no

matter where they reside or what

their current situation is. It is the responsibility of the Pawnee Business

Council to make the best possible

decisions and outcomes to provide

for their Pawnee Tribal members.

All of these areas can be

achieved, however, we must have

leaders, directors and employees

who are knowledgeable and have

the expertise to demonstrate and

pursue those venues and opportunities to achieve these tasks. The

status quo is not acceptable and we

must have a hands on, pro-active

approach to accomplish this. With

this being said, I ask for your support and vote on May 4, 2013 so we

can make these plans and ideas a reality. Aho.

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Cynthia Rice was selected as the Joanna Flanders was selected as

Community Health Representative the Indian Child Welfare CoordiCoordinator effective Jan. 14, 2013. nator effective Jan. 28, 2013.

Charlotte Ramos-Nossaman was

selected as a Violence Against

Women Advocate effective Feb. 11,

2013.

Submitted Photo

Submitted Photo

Photo by Toni Hill

Photo by Toni Hill

pawnee nation employees

Happy 5th Birthday

Aven King

Love, Mom & Dad

Submitted by Amber Whiteshirt, PNC

Pawnee"A" 3rd grade girls team won the tri-county lil'dribblers 3rd grade basketball

tournament! Coached by Pete Moore and Louise Stevens, front row left to right is Lainy Kelley, Karson Bryant, Christa Carney, Haeli Stevens, Taylor Grant, Keilee Castleberry and Preslee Moore. The girls worked hard and ended the season as Champions! Submitted by Louise

Stevens.

Photo by Toni Hill

Submitted Photo

Not pictured: Linda Johnson was selected as an accountant effective Feb. 11,

2013. Pawnee Nation also recently bid a fond farewell to two employees, Ted

Moore and Angela Thompson.

The Tribal Development Corporation celebrates the contributions of Monie

Horsechief with a farewell party held Feb. 22. Horsechief resigned from the TDC

Board effective Feb. 19. ( L to R) Back Row: Jeff Sexten, Roger Smith, Dixie Shaw

and Rebecca Soxie. (L to R) Front Row: Lindsey Teter. Monie Horsechief and Susan

Muench.

The road located just before the Green

Bridge.

The Arbor at the Pawnee Nation Camp

Grounds.

Photo by Toni Hill

Photo by Karen Haymond

Photo by Karen Haymond

pawnee nation winter wonderland

Black Bear Creek taken from the new

bridge.

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Millikin University Center Students Visit Pawnee Nation

Chief of Police David Kanaho explains the boundaries of the Pawnee Reserve.

Students and faculty pose with Karla Knife Chief and Linda Jestes outside of the Pawnee Nation

Housing Authority complex.

Warren Pratt, Jr. attempts to out smart the Millikin students at the Handgame

sponsored by the Pawnee Employee Club held on March 12 at the Roam Chief

Event Center.

Photo by Toni Hill

pated in various

cultural events

including a handgame sponsored

by the Pawnee

Nation

Employees

Club.

Social activities

included Trivia

Game Night and

disc golf competitions.

Anderson (L to R), Jon Williamsen and Eric Du visit

“I really en- Jade

with Deb Echo-Hawk, Health and Community Services

joyed all of the acting director, while serving at Title VI.

Pawnee Nation

would like to thank everyone at

visit and through my interacPawnee Nation for making us

tions now understand how much

feel welcome and allowing us to

family traditions are valued by

be part of the Pawnee culture.”

Tribal members,” Parker said.

The Millikin University visit

“This experience has made me

was coordinated by the Pawnee

commit to be more involved in

Nation Executive Office.

my personal family history. I

Photo by Toni Hill

“All of the students are involved in the Human Service

Connection (HSC), an organization that targets college juniors

and seniors interested in human

service components,” said McCallister, HSC president. “Club

members engage in promoting

awareness of the homeless community through participation in

“Box City,” an activity where

individuals sleep in boxes in the

Quad overnight.”

While honored guests of

Pawnee Nation, the volunteers

camped in the Roam Chief

Event Center, engaged in community service

through the

beatification of the Tribal Cemeteries and spent time with the

Pawnee elders and youth.

The collegians also partici-

Photo by Toni Hill

Millikin University representatives Mary Garrison, associate professor; Jan Traughber,

director of Kirkland Fine Arts;

and seniors Allie Lazorette,

Kelsey Borchelt, Jade Anderson, Val Anderson, Carissa McCallister, Brittany Parker, Eric

Du and Jon Williamsen visited

Pawnee Nation on March 10 13.

This was the third visit to

Pawnee from Millikin University staff and scholars over the

past three years.

The Human Service majors agreed to travel to Pawnee

from Decatur, Ill. during Spring

Break to gain insight on socialistic benefits and challenges

from a small town and tribal

perspective.

Photo by Toni Hill

Photo by Toni Hill

PAWNEE NATION WELCOMES

By Toni Hill

Communications Manager

Albert Pohocsucut (L to R), P. Junior Rankims visit with Millikin students Brittany Parker,

Carissa McCallister and Val Anderson while enjoying lunch at Title VI.

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Pawnee Represented At The Festival Of Words

On March 2, 2013, Junior Pratt and friends presented “Swing and Sway the Powwow

Way!” during the 2013 American Indian Festival of Words sponsored by the Tulsa City County Library.

Through presentations that incorporated storytelling and dance, Pratt brought the Pawnee Tradition alive to those in attendance. The event was facilitated by Teresa Washington

Runnels, American Indian Resource Center coordinator for the Tulsa City-County Library. Justin Townsend (Fancy Dancer) explains the art of

Photo by Toni Hill

Robert Deere (Fancy Dancer) (L to R), Warren Pratt, Jordan Kanuho (drummer) , Princess Krystal Leading

Fox, Justin Townsend (Fancy Dancer), Jay Mule (Fancy Dancer and Hoop Dancer) and Warren and Krista

Pratt’s children Cora and Adam represent the Pawnee culture.

the dance to guests.

Pawnee Nation, On The Radio

By Toni Hill

Communications Manager

Photo by Toni Hill

Photo by Toni Hill

sored by KUSH Radio.

During Pawnee Nation’s

first radio spot aired on March

20, Pawnee Business Council (PBC) President Marshall

Gover discussed the Pawnees’

rich heritage.

Gover highlighted the

Pawnees’ concession of their

territory to the U.S. Government in the 1800s and the 1875

relocation of the Reserve from

Nebraska to what is now Pawnee County located in Pawnee,

Okla.

Following, Pawnee Nation (L to R) Molly Payne from KUSH Radio poses with PBC President

Election Commission Chair- Marshall Gover and Pawnee Nation Election Commission Chairman Stephen Bird profiled the man Stephen Bird.

upcoming PBC elections.

PBC President Marshall Gover shares the Pawnees’ rich heritage

Tribal member Herb Adson also have a radio station to promote our prowith listeners as prompted by Molly Payne from the “Donna & performed the Pawnee Nation Flag grams, our people and all the different

Molly Show” aired on KUSH1600 am Radio.

Song and the Pawnee Nation Prayer things that the Pawnee Nation does,” GovSong, both of which will be imple- er said. “We are excited to be given this

opportunity to expand our outreach.”

Pawnee Nation conquers new territory

mented in each show.

For more information, contact the

thanks to Molly Payne from KUSH radio/

Future discussion topics may incorpoPawnee

Nation Communications Office at

web, www.1600kush.com, Cushing, Okla. rate Pawnee history, Pawnee Nation proPawnee Nation will be featured month- grams, the Nasharo Council and Pawnee (918) 762-3621.

For program updates, visit www.pawly every third Wednesday from 9 until 10 Nation College updates.

neenation.org.

a.m. on the “Donna & Molly Show” spon“It has been a dream of mine that we

PAWNEE NATION CULTURE

Photo by Toni Hill

Designed by Toni Hill

Communications Manager

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American Indian exposition

Hope Harjo Represents Pawnee Nation at the American Indian Exposition

Photo by Toni Hill

By Toni Hill

Communications Manager

(Back Row) L to R - Tom Morgan, Tulsa Powwow Club Princess Erica Moore,

Pawnee Nation (PN) Business Council (PBC) Member Richard Tilden, Indian

Veterans Princess Judiki Moses and former PBC member Roy Taylor. (Front

Row) L to R - Pawnee Nation Exposition Princess 2013 Hope Harjo and Pawnee Nation Exposition Princess 2012 Autumn Only A Chief.

The American Indian Exposition will

be held Oct. 8 – 11, 2013, at the Grady

County Fairgrounds located in Chickasha, Okla.

Tom Morgan, Pawnee Nation director,

American Indian Exposition of Oklahoma, began facilitating this event in 2008.

Currently, more than 14 tribes throughout Oklahoma, including the Pawnee

Tribe, participate in the celebration.

“The purpose of a state-wide exposition includes the display of Native

American arts and crafts to help educate,

promote and preserve the culture and heritage of Native Americans,” Morgan said.

“The atmosphere is conducive to this culture and tribal members honor individual

Tribes by donning appropriate regalia.”

Festivities during the Exposition include the selection of the Miss American

Indian Exposition Princess.

Candidates will engage in a talent

contest and a fashion show highlighting

each contestant’s traditional tribal dress.

Educational profiles and the presentation

of names and greetings in each participant’s native language will conclude the

competition.

In December 2012, Hope Harjo was

selected to represent Pawnee Nation during 2013. Former princesses include Autumn Only A Chief (2012), Jessica Leading Fox (2011), Raven Morgan (2010)

and Melanie Cotanny (2009).

Princesses must possess a strong

moral standard, an engaging personality,

exceptional poise and a servant’s heart.

During the Exposition, the honored empress will lead her respective Tribe in

parades that will mark the beginning and

conclusion of the festivities.

During the year, the reigning royalty

will represent her Tribe while visiting

nursing homes, schools, day care centers

and engaging in other appropriate venues

of service.

For more information about the Exposition, contact Morgan at (405) 826-8189.

Indian health services center

Veterans Administration and Indian Health Service Announce National

Reimbursement Agreement

Photo by Joyce Oberly

By LCDR Joyce Oberly

Performance Improvement Officer

Pictured left to right: Vickie Rogers Business Office Manager Muskogee VHA, Mary Culley, Regional Rep., VA Office of Tribal Government Relations, Travis Scott, CEO, Pawnee Service Unit,

James R. Floyd, Director, Muskogee VHA Medical Center, Marshal Gover, President, Pawnee Nation, Kathryn Monet, Senior Legislative Assistant, Victoria Lee Legislative Assistant for the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and Aakash Bhatt, Congressional Relations Officer, Department of

Veterans Affairs.

A joint national agreement by

the Veterans Administration and the

Indian Health Services aims at increasing Native Veterans’ access to

quality health care services closer to

home.

According to Kathleen Sebelius,

Secretary of the U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services, “American Indian and Alaska Native Vet-

erans benefit from this agreement,

which provides increased options

for health care services”. As a result of the agreement, the VA is

now able to reimburse I.H.S. for

direct care services provided to

eligible AI/AN Veterans.

VA copayments do not apply

to direct care services provided

by I.H.S. to eligible AI/AN Veterans under this agreement. The

agreement between the two agencies marks an important partnering

achievement for VA and I.H.S. and

is consistent with the Administration’s goal to increase access to care

for Veterans.

The two agencies have worked

diligently to create an equitable

agreement to ensure access to quality health care for our Native Veterans, particularly those living in rural

areas. A special aspect of the Agreement directly affects our Service

Unit. Nationwide, 10 clinics were

chosen to pilot test the reimbursement agreement and Pawnee Indian

Health Center was selected as one

of the pilot clinics.

On Feb. 22, members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee,

a Congressional Relations Officer,

Pawnee Tribal leadership, leaders

from the Veterans Administration

(VA) and the Oklahoma Area Indian

Health Service (I.H.S.) convened at

Pawnee Indian Health Center to discuss the National VA/I.H.S.

Reimbursement

Agreement.

Pawnee Service Unit, CEO, Travis

Scott and President Marshal Gover

facilitated the meeting and provided

a facility tour to all in attendance.

Walk-In Immunization Clinic in Community Health held every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Indian Health Services Clinic

(I.H.S. C.) No appointment is necessary. Patients may also get influenza vaccinations during regular clinic appointments. For more information,

call (918) 762-6724.

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pawnee business council elections

Adrian Spottedhorsechief

CULTURE. ACCOUNTABILITY.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Nawa! Chicktitkurus Puri? Tut

Puri! Hello, how are you? I am

good!

My name is Adrian Spottedhorsechief and I am announcing

my candidacy for the Pawnee Business Council, Seat #3. I am a loyal

and proud member of the Pawnee

Nation of Oklahoma. My Pawnee

name is Asawakirirareasaru (Spottedhorsechief). I am the son of the

late Debra Moore and the grandson

of the late Levi and Cody Spottedhorsechief, who raised and then

later adopted me. Representing the

Kitkehahki Band, I served as Band

Chief for two terms, being the second youngest to assume this position of leadership, the first being my

Great-Great Grandfather. I speak,

read, and write the Pawnee language as well as participate, assist

and conduct all tribal-cultural ceremonies relevant to Pawnee.

I have lived in and around Pawnee for 30 years, graduating from

Yale High School then completing

a certificate in Offset Printing and

Graphic Design from Central VoTech and then later attended school

at OSU/Okmulgee and Northern

Oklahoma College. I currently work

Council Seat 3 Candidate

for the Pawnee Nation, Social serve our language. The utmost imServices/Health Division, as a portance being that we must consisCHR Planner. I recently moved tently use our language, every day,

back to Pawnee to restore the all the time. Every day we do not

home my Grandparents left for use it, we lose it. Language should

me and also to be close to our and can be offered in daycares,

Culture, that which sustains my Pre-K (early learning), elementary,

lifeblood. My choice to run for Jr. and Sr. high, at Pawnee Nation

the Pawnee Business Council College as well as having adult

is not a recent decision, and I community classes in the evening.

am very confident that I will Language preservation involves

help lead the Pawnee Nation EVERYONE and affects EVERYinto the direction of success ONE. There is no compensation for

in preservation of culture, ac- loss of language. This is the reality

countability to Pawnee Nation and there are no options.

Accountability through Transmembers with governmental

matters of concern as well as parency ¬:

Responsibility, communication

sustainable economic ventures

on and off the Pawnee Reserve. and transparency concerning governmental affairs should be a priorPreserving Culture:

The Pawnee Nation is rich in ity for the Pawnee Nation Business

culture and history; we have main- Council when dealing with: The

tained some ceremonies within our Nasharo Council “Chief’s Council”,

tribe that we still conduct and hold tribal members, and Pawnee Nation

dear. The Kitkehaki Dance, Asakip- Employees.

*I am advocating for reaffirmiriru (Young Dog Dance), Kuskaharu (Visitation), Skidi Dance, Na- ing the power of the Nasharo Countive American Church, hand games, cil “Chief’s Council”. The Nasharo

naming ceremonies, and the Mourn- Council existed as a cultural and

ers feast. We must continue to prac- economic “checks and balances”

tice, share, learn, and protect these when dealing with the Pawnee Business Council and Tribal Developceremonies.

*I am advocating the need for ment Council, on matters concerna Young Men’s Warrior Society, to ing Pawnee Nation constituents.

teach young boys about Pawnee We need to revisit the check and

culture, language, how to hunt, fish, balances that the Nasharo Council

camp, help and assist with ceremo- provided for the Pawnee Nation; the

nies as well as teaching them the people.

*I am advocating the need for

meaning and understanding of each

better rapport with Pawnee Nation

aspect.

*I am also advocating the need employees, the very people who are

for a Young Women’s Society, to the engine of this nation. There is

teach young women about culture, an obvious need to legitimize the

language, cooking, and gardening, rights’ of our employees and this is

as well as assisting with ceremonies of the utmost importance.

Sustainable Economic Developand teaching them the meaning and

understanding of each aspect. This ment:

The Pawnee Nation is NOT limsociety would be similar to the one

our sister tribe, the Wichitas have. ited in our entrepreneurial creativity.

The role of the Pawnee woman is an Meaning: Economic Development

integral part of our community and on and off the Pawnee Reserve is

possible! There is just as much opceremonies.

Language is NOT separate from portunity for the Pawnee Nation to

culture. We must also strive to pre- have a cattle ranch, solar and wind

technology, hotels and BIG tourism

as much as any other successful nation.

These ventures will create JOBS

for our people and will bring in the

necessary REVENUE that is lacking to the community for development or improvements. With our

unique sovereign status, which affords us the opportunity to prosper

in an already competitive market,

we can create a sustainable community! Sustainable Economic Development is KEY!

Locally: Screen printing shop,

motel, indoor swimming pool, bowling alley, coffee shops, restaurants,

mobile food service, and a concert

hall or amphitheater,

*I will advocate for the purchase

of cattle so that our community will

have fresh beef (butcher shop).

*I will advocate for a community garden which will yield fresh

produce for our community (outdoor market).

Surrounding Area: Own or partner with businesses in Stillwater,

Tulsa, and Oklahoma City.

*I will advocate for the purchase

of land for expansion of casino with

hotel at travel plaza, along with

including opportunities for small

business owners.

*I will advocate for consideration of additional casinos to be

constructed in: Chilocco, Yale and

Lake Keystone.

Most Precious Resources: Our

Pawnee Nation people are our most

precious resource. Nothing that I

mentioned is mutually exclusive;

we do not stand alone on our own

but work together. Everything we

are and do is imprinted with our past

as we head into the future. I live by

the words and ways of my Ancestors existing in the present, caring

for our Elder’s, setting examples for

my peers and nurturing a future for

our children born and unborn – they

are the future of our Nation. Tatachikstahu! Thank you!

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pawnee business council elections

Jimmy Whiteshirt

Nawah!

I am Jimmy Whiteshirt a proud

member of the Pawnee, Otoe, and

Arapaho tribes. I am Chaui Band

of the Pawnee Nation. My parents

are the late John and Maxine Peters

Whiteshirt. My paternal Grandparents are the late Earl and Lura

Whiteshirt. Maternal Grandparents

are the late James and Minnie Peters. My parents taught me to work

hard and to be responsible and honest. They also instilled in me a sense

of pride in my culture.

My background has always

been in law enforcement. During

that time I was actively involved

with local politics and various tribal

and city bureaucracies. From this

I gained much knowledge and as a

result consider my involvement an

additional education that I will use

as a Councilman for the Pawnee

People.

If I am elected as a member of

the Pawnee Business Council, I am

going to help ensure that the decisions made by the Pawnee Business

Council will always be in the best

interests of the Tribe. I pledge to be

objective and fair, loyal and avoid

conflicts of interests. I will follow

all applicable laws, rules and regulations and I place communication

to be very important in providing as

much information as possible to the

tribe because it adds trust and understanding between a tribe and its

leadership

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Council Seat 3 Candidate

Tulsa Police Department PATROL DIVISION

MILITARY COMMENDATIONS

• Highly energetic and moti- •

The Presidential Unit ribbon

vated

•

The Air Force Outstanding

• Maintained one of the high- Unit ribbon

est ratings in all categories in •

The Air Force Combat Readannual performances

iness Medal

• Assigned as a Field Training •

The National Defense SerOfficer to train new police of- vice Medal

ficers SPECIAL INVESTIGA- •

The Air Force Longevity

TIONS DIVISION

Service ribbon

• Conducted vice, narcotics •The Small Arms Expert Marksand organized crime investiga- manship ribbon

tions

•The Air Force Beret, a symbol of

• Networked with County, achievement and recognition in a

State, and Federal agencies in special forces unit

undercover narcotics and weap- MILITARY EXPERIENCE

ons investigations

•Completed Basic training at Lack• Achieved and maintained land Air Force base, San Antonio,

one of the highest arrest and Texas

conviction rates within the nar- •Attended Security Forces training

cotics division

at Lackland Air Force base

DETECTIVE DIVISION

•Attended Non-commissioned Of•

Investigated burglary crimes ficer (NCO) leadership training

•

Assisted in the prosecution school, Lackland Air Force base

of those crimes

•

Completed Combat and Ter•

Drafted numerous property rorist training at Camp Bullis, Texas

search warrants and arrest warrants SPECIALIZED ADVANCED MIL•

Trained new detectives

ITARY EXPERIENCE

STREET CRIMES UNIT

•

Provided defense for Base

•

Conducted vice, narcotics, entry control, aircraft, weapons,

and weapons investigations

weapons systems, command cen•

Conducted search and sei- ters, personnel, and other priority

zure training for field officers

resources established by the Base

•

Involved in over 500 drug- Commander

related search warrants and arrests •

Extensive experience in

in a two year period

managing and supervising the proFOOT PATROL

tection of multi-million dollar gov•

Conducted gang-related in- ernment facilities

vestigations within government •

Provided armed security for

housing apartment complexes

The North American Aerospace De•

Executed numerous search fend Command Center (NORAD),

warrants for drug and weapons re- a bi-national command involving

covery and arrest warrants

the United States and Canada which

•

Elected to train younger of- provides warning of missile and air

ficers to sharpen their skills and to attacks on both nations

excel as police officers

•Provided armed security for all

•

Maintained one of the high- types of U.S. aircraft including the

est arrest and conviction rates and Top Secret, U-2 Spy plane, a covert

maintained one of the highest rat- aircraft

ings in all categories in annual per- •

Provided armed security for

formances within the Foot Patrol aircraft on stand-by status to interUnit

cept Russian aircraft entering

MILITARY HISTORY

U.S. air space

1972-1976

•Armed security supervisor of air•

Utiited States Air Force Se- craft munitions storage facility

curity Forces

which housed rockets, bombs, mis•

Rank upon Discharge, E-4, siles and aircraft ammunition

Sergeant

•

Trained in the use of hand

•

Discharge, Honorable

grenades, small arms, M-16 ma•

Vietnam Era Veteran

chine guns, M-60 machine guns,

•

Security clearance, Secret

grenade launchers, hand-to-hand

combat and bayonet tactics, ambush

techniques and high explosive booby traps

•

Learned to secure terrain

inside and outside military installations to defend personnel, equipment and resources from hostile

forces

•

Supervisor of a 13 member

combat team and performed with

other combat team members to operate in various field environments

including long distance combat patrols to conduct reconnaissance and

the elimination of enemy positions

•Supervisor of SAT, a security alert

team consisting of two or more security force members who form the

initial reinforcing element responding to security alarms, emergencies,

irregularities or terrorist activities

PROFESSIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFILIATIONS

•Tulsa Indian Theatre company, actor and vocalist

•Tulsa Indian Heritage center

..•

Tulsa Indian Club, Life Time

Board member

•

Board of Trustees I Indian

Health Care and Resources Center

of Tulsa, Inc.

•

Tulsa International Alliance

•

Served on the Tulsa Police

Department Multi-cultural Recruiting Task Force.

•

Tulsa Red Castle gun club

•

The National Rifle Association

•

Association of Oklahoma

Narcotics Enforcers Inc,

•

National Native American

Law Enforcement Association

•

Tulsa Police Fraternal Order

of Police Lodge # 93

•

Board of Trustees I Pawnee

Gaming Corporation

It is my greatest desire to serve

the people of the Pawnee Nation,

I have the experience, knowledge,

dedication and time to devote to the

needs of the people of our great Nation. With your vote I assure you I

will support economic development

and see to it that there is no favoritism extended to any particular group

of individuals. I have a willingness

to work with everyone and will never ever tell anyone a half truth.

I respectfully ask for your vote

on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Thank

you so much for your time.

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Violence Against women

Dear Brother .....

By Chelsie Baldwin

Volience Against Women Manager

This article is just about life.

How precious, and short-lived, and

complex it all really is. People say

“life is a journey on earth” but a

journey to where exactly? Others

say that life has no purpose—it just

“is”…wow, that’s just so “deep!”

Both of these ideas are interesting thoughts but there is one

central theme in almost all theories

of life and that is love. Love is the

one powerful force that brings real

meaning to our everyday lives. Of

course I’m not talking about romantic love, although that is pretty powerful stuff. The love I mean is the

fire that burns inside us all, the inner warmth. It’s the voice that says

“celebrate life, be creative.”

The passion and understanding

that some things in life are worth

dying for but there is so much more

worth living for. Greet each moment

the same way you greet your favorite person on the planet! Embrace

opportunities. Express yourself in a

way that makes you feel glad you

exist! Not in anger, worry, jealousy,

hate, zombified, or bitter! Find this

love, for this love leads us to help

others simply because it feels good

to contribute to those around us.

Ask yourself this: Why exactly

am I here? What is it that I truly

love? People who don’t ask these

questions go through life wondering

why it isn’t a lot more fun. These

people start to feel lost, mundane,

boring, etc.

But the truth is, were so focused on what we’re doing that we

lose sight of where were going. So

what exactly are you actually doing? There are so many distractions,

deadlines, and priorities. Day and

night blur into one as we get older.

We get caught up in fears and desires that push us into a race that we

can never win.

So we rush, rush, rush to get

to an ideal place in life…and then

what? It’s just like when you drive

to the Dollar Store to get dish soap,

get inside, and can’t remember what

you came for.

So many, including myself, start

off dreaming about a wonderful life

that is to be wild and free- but that’s

actually a long way from where we

actually end up. I think sadly we

discover towards the end that we

can’t start all over again. There is

no re-do button. And let me tell you,

there are some awfully bad feelings

in this world.

Like guilt, embarrassment, anxiety, depression, and anger. But of

all the awful feelings that make you

feel sick to your stomach, nothing

feels half as bad as knowing you

had a chance to do what you love,

and you didn’t take it. So what is

your life’s passion? What were you

put on this earth to do? The answer

to these questions will unlock the

great mystery. And I have some

hints.

No one is going to tell you what

it is. You must discover it for yourself. It’s also highly unlikely that

one day you will be bathed in bright

light and your life purpose will be

laid out in divine vision, although I

also don’t think it is out of the realm

of possibilities; if that happens to

you-LUCKY!!!

The best way is to spend some

quality time alone, asking yourself

tough questions. It’s about being

honest, with yourself. You may not

lie to others, but do you lie to yourself? It is about getting to the essence of what really matters. Never

mind who moved your crap-- ask

yourself why you were looking for

crap in the first place!

If you ask yourself the big questions and listen carefully to your

heart, you will eventually hear your

call. A little voice- call it your conscience, your inner self, the Holy

Spirit, or your ancestors- it will always tell you the truth if you are

prepared to hear it. At first you may

only become aware of how your life

has been stuck in a rut (join the club

with the rest of the world). Then

you may realize what you really

want, but you just can’t quite make

it happen. Pretty soon though, it will

hit you right between the eyes. I’ve

been hit and am trying to stay focused; we are all at different places;

and that is ok! So when you know,

or even suspect you know, what you

should be doing with your life, then

DO it! Take a wild leap into space if

you have to. Hit the ground running

because you don’t have a second to

lose!

In spite of our feelings of invincibility and immortality, your existence is far more fragile than you

might think.

Place your hand over your chest

and feel your heart beat. That is actually your life clock ticking, counting down the moments you have

left. One day it will stop and that is

100 percent guaranteed. Do you her

me??

Go after your dreams with energy and passion, or you may as

well watch them go down the toilet. If you waste your time sitting

on the fence, you will end up going

nowhere. It takes courage and commitment to live your dreams. Everyone is born with potential greatness

and blessed with numerous opportunities.

But sadly, too many people are

too lazy, too concerned about what

others think, or too afraid to change.

Do what makes you truly happy and

do it as best as you can. Feel great

at what you do. And keep in mind,

mistakes are part of life. So don’t

waste time kicking yourself for the

past.

Let go of the past; the past is a

scorpion! Move forward. Don’t stall

or stress. You will always know the

answer in your heart if you listen; if

you are open. And as I am learning

in life, rather than be discouraged,

remember that rejection and resilience are guaranteed when you are

doing something worthwhile. It’s a

sign that you are doing something

special.

When you set out to live your

dreams, lots of people try to hold

you back, including yourself. You

may be surrounded by people who

secretly want you to fail or achieve

less so it is important to understand

that following your path is rewarding but it is definitely not easy. You

may hear negative words around

you, and when you listen to those

things you may begin to doubt yourself and where you are going but

wait!

Keep moving forward. Whatever happens-hold on! Everybody

struggles at times. It would be incredibly draining to live through the

day doing something that you don’t

really enjoy or care about. At least if

you follow your dream, you will exhaust yourself doing what you love

most.

When you get the most out of

your life, it will transform everything about you. You will inspire

others to go after their dreams—and

that is how you change the world

brother. Cut out the things that need

to go; stop with the immature stuff;

get in tune with your spiritual and

mental being; pray; read; take care

of yourself. Everything will fall into

place with help, so reach out when

you need it. You can’t fail if you’ve

tried.

We all have filters, so we mostly

see only what we want to see. When

you finally open your eyes, you

may be shocked at the warped way

you have been viewing the world to

suit your own plans. With those filters removed, you can take a closer

look into yourself and ask questions

about the universe, and your place

in it. Investigate the meaning of life!

It is all laid our simple; “if you seek,

you will find. If you knock, He will

answer” Jump in and be the person

you were created to be. A winner; a

soul-winner; a life saver; someone

who creates change; someone who

takes care of others; and that person

could easily be YOU! May peace,

love, and happiness be with you.

God bless.

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PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL FOURTH QUARTER 2012 MINUTES

Please understand that the fol- DNRS codes Title XI and 12-68 Michael Ortiz and Chelsie Bald- tunity.

lowing are only a brief synopsis for DNRS Codes Title XII

win is the Alternate. There will 7.

The ANA Grant purchases

of topics and actions taken by the 4.

Changes to Election Ordi- no longer be a Community Rep- for laptops, radio tower and telePawnee Business Council.

nance were approved.

resentative on the Committee.

phone systems were tabled with

5.

Transportation requested

a request to take it to the Budget

Jan. 9, 2013 PBC Meeting:

approval to pay final pay app for Jan. 14, 2013 PBC Meeting:

Committee.

Access Rd. Budget exceeded by

Five Council members were $6,333. Approved.

A special meeting was called be- New Business:

present; Jestes and Fields were 6.

Requests for donation cause a grant that is due needed a

excused. Those present provid- – two students asked for dona- Council Resolution. Five Coun- 3.

The Council requested the

ed reports on their meetings and tions. The Budget Committee cil members were present. No re- position of Public Defender be

Committees since the last Coun- recommended and the Council ports were heard at this meeting. advertised as the current contract

cil meeting. Executive Director approved.

will be up in February.

Dawna Hare and TDC CEO Rog- 7.

Request to make purchas- New Business:

4.

The Council reviewed and

er Smith provided reports.

es from ANA grant for laptops,

approved the submission of the

telephones and a radio tower 1.

Resolution 13-01 to sub- 2011-12 Annual Performance

The minutes of the Oct. 10, 2012 were tabled.

mit the Native American/Na- Report on the Indian Housing

PBC meeting were approved. 8.

A new mileage rate was tive Hawaiian Museum Services Plan.

The minutes of the Nov. 14, 2012 approved at $.56.5 cents per mile Grant – Approved.

5.

Resolution 13-02 was taPBC meeting were tabled and the effective 1-9-13.

2.

The Domestic Abuse Act, bled regarding the International

minutes of Dec. 12, 2013 minutes 9.

A request to approve the Chapter 7 was approved.

Treaty to Protect the Sacred from

were approved with corrections. GMP for the Roundhouse Project

Tar Sands Project.

was tabled.

Jan. 30, 2013 PBC Meeting:

6.

The Council approved

Old Business:

10. There was no action taken

the leases for the Harmon Denon the PN College External Eval- Six Council members were pres- ture Clinic for one year, the Mike

1.

Approval of Museum By- uator because all the contracts ent and provided reports on their Godberson lease of the Day

Laws - tabled.

and papers were in order.

meetings and Committees since Property and the TDC Corporate

2.

Approve Revised Law and 11.

Walter Echo-Hawk talked the last Council meeting. Jim office lease.

Order Codes – Chapters from to Council about the Language Fields was excused. Executive 7.

A fee waiver was approved

Criminal Procedure and Crimi- Program and the upcoming meet- Director Dawna Hare and TDC for the Pawnee Indian Veteran’s

nal Offenses were approved.

ing and re-affirmation of the CEO Roger Smith provided a to use the gym on Feb. 17. A fee

3.

Council approved the Treaty with the Yankton Sioux.

report. Division Directors Ted waiver request for the Pawnee

2013 Grant Budgets and extends 12. Gordon Adams further Moore and Angela Thompson Nation College dance and basthe approval date for Tribal Op- discussed the plans for the cer- also provided reports as both are ketball game was tabled.

erating and IDC Budgets until emony and trip to South Dakota leaving the Pawnee Nation in a 8.

Resolutions 13-03, 13-04

Feb. 20, 2013.

for the re-affirmation of the Trea- few days for other employment. and 13-05 for Appointments to

4.

Burial Assistance Policy ty with the Yankton Sioux.

the TERO Commission were apwas tabled until the Settlement 13. Toni Hill with the Com- Old Business:

proved. Lyle Fields, Granthum

Oversight Committee makes a munications Department disStevens and Jim Thompson were

recommendation.

cussed the website, the sign proj- 1.

Approval of TDC Poli- appointed.

ect, a radio program opportunity cies. Policies for PTO and 3.1 9.

Resolutions 13-06 and 13New Business (with Added and took pictures of Council for for Employee Categories were 07 for Appointments to the Elecitems):

the State Supreme Court publica- approved.

tion Commission were approved.

tion.

2.

The Council approved Catherine Keeling was appointed

1.

Approval of TDC Policies 14. Revisions to the HR pol- the LLC Code presented by AG as Clerk and Tamera Hawkins

– Section 3, Section 5 and Sec- icy regarding recruitment and Standing Bear.

was appointed as Alternate.

tion 8 were tabled and a scoping the Grievance Committee were 3.

The 2013 Tribal Operating 10.

President Gover recommeeting will be held after Coun- approved and the Educational and IDC Budgets were tabled un- mended changes to Committees.

cil on January 30th.

Leave policy was tabled. Coun- til Feb. 20, 2013.

Jim Fields has requested to be taken

2.

Water Issues at Stone- cil requested a survey be com- 4.

A report was provided by off all committees due to his health

Wolf – TDC and DNRS apprised pleted and the information from the Finance Director about the and changes need to be made due to

Council of the water situation at the survey be presented with rec- decision not to hire a CPA.

the resignation of the Treasurer.

StoneWolf and proposed drilling ommendations.

5.

The GMP for the Rounda well. This will be researched 15. Appointments

to

the house project as well as additionThe PBC Minutes continue

and the feasibility reported back Grievance Committee were made al funds were approved.

on page 15.

to Council.

for 2013. Those appointed were 6.

Toni Hill provided an up3.

Resolution 12-67 for Kelly Kersey, Delphine Nelson, date on the radio program oppor-

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PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL FOURTH QUARTER 2012 MINUTES

The PBC Minutes continued

from page 14.

11.

An added item was a request

from Dennis Knife Chief to use the

Pawnee Nation Seal on his boxer

trunks. Approved.

12.

The Budget for the Election

Commission was presented and approved.

Feb. 22, 2013 PBC Meeting:

Six Council members were present

and provided reports on their meetings and Committees since the last

Council meeting. Jim Fields was

excused. Executive Director Dawna

Hare was excused and in her absence Division Director Ranger

waiver for the Pawnee Nation Col- During the discussion, Council apMatlock and TDC CEO Roger lege Basketball team to use the gym. proved to develop a water resources

Smith provid reports.

plan to develop, implement and reNew Business:

search an ANA Enhancement Grant.

Old Business:

5.

Council approved the out1.

Council approved two items line for the first radio program.

1.

Resolution 13-02 for the

from the Settlement Oversight Com- 6.

Council reviewed the BIA

International Treaty to Protect the mittee recommendations. They ap- Budget priorities, made suggestions

Sacred from Tar Sands Projects is proved $317,000 leveraging for the and the report was submitted by

tabled.

Roundhouse Project and $236,667 Laura Melton.

2.

The 2013 Tribal Opera- for the Elder’s Center project.

7.

Resolutions 13-09, 13-10

tions and IDC Budgets totaling 2.

The Budget Committee rec- and 13-11 were approved for three

$2,738,014 minus TERO and THPO ommended the purchase of a Projec Conditional Relinquishments.

were approved.

tor System to be installed at Roam 8.

Resolution 13-12 and 13-13

3.

Regarding the Purchases Chief and the Council approved the were tabled for appointments to the

from the ANA Grant, the EOC lap- total of $9,906.37.

TDC Board.

tops and the telephone system was 3.

Resolution 13-08 to submit 9.

Resolution 13-14 for an apapproved. The radio towers were the NAGPRA grant was approved. pointment to the Election Commiseliminated and IT servers were sub- 4.

Selection of the 2013 ICD- sion in the Clerk position was apstituted and approved.

BG Project. Council selected Stu- proved and Margaret DeLodge was

4.

Council approved a fee dent Housing as the next project. selected. This resolution rescinds

PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL FOURTH QUARTER 2012 RESOLUTIONS

#13-01 – A resolution to Submit the

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Grant – Approved February 14, 2013. Vote

was four for, one vacancy, two absent (Fields, Nuttle), and one not

voting (President Gover).

#13-02 – A Resolution to International Treaty to Protect the Sacred

from Tar Sands Projects – Tabled

January 30, 2013.

#13-05 – A Resolution to Appoint

a TERO Commissioner Jim

Thompson is Appointed January

30, 2013 by a vote of four for (Lone

Chief, Tilden, Knife Chief and Nuttle) none against, and one not voting (President Gover).

#13-06 – A Resolution to Appoint

an Election Commissioner - Catherine Keeling is Appointed as Clerk

January 30, 2013 by a vote of four

for (Lone Chief, Tilden, Knife

#13-03 – A Resolution to Appoint Chief and Nuttle) none against, and

a TERO Commissioner - – Lyle one not voting (President Gover).

Fields is Appointed January 30,

2013 by a vote of four for (Lone #13-07 – A Resolution to Appoint an

Chief, Tilden, Knife Chief and Nut- Election Commissioner - Tamera

tle) none against, and one not vot- Hawkins is Appointed as Altering (President Gover).

nate January 30, 2013 by a vote of

four for (Lone Chief, Tilden, Knife

#13-04 – A Resolution to Appoint a Chief and Nuttle) none against, and

TERO Commissioner - Granthum one not voting (President Gover).

Stevens is Appointed January 30,

2013 by a vote of four for (Lone

Chief, Tilden, Knife Chief and Nuttle) none against, and one not vot

ing (President Gover).

#13-08 – A Resolution to submit the

NAGPRA Grant – Approved February 22, 2013 by a vote of four for

(Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief and

Nuttle) none against, and one not

voting (Vice-President Lone Chief).

#13-11 – A Resolution for Enrollment – Conditional Relinquishment

– Approved February 22, 2013

by a vote of four for (Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief and Nuttle) none

against, and one not voting (VicePresident Lone Chief).

#13-09 – A Resolution for Enrollment – Conditional Relinquishment

– Approved February 22, 2013

by a vote of four for (Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief and Nuttle) none

against, and one not voting (VicePresident Lone Chief).

#13-12 – A Resolution to Appoint a

TDC Board Member – Tabled February 22, 2013.

#13-10 – A Resolution for Enrollment – Conditional Relinquishment

– Approved February 22, 2013

by a vote of four for (Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief and Nuttle) none

against, and one not voting (VicePresident Lone Chief).

#13-14 – A Resolution to Appoint

an Election Commissioner – Clerk

– Margaret Delodge is appointed

February 22, 2013 by a vote of four

for (Jestes, Tilden, Knife Chief and

Nuttle) none against, and one not

voting (Vice-President Lone Chief).

This resolution rescinds Resolution

13-06.

#13-13 – A Resolution to Appoint a

TDC Board Member – Tabled February 22, 2013.

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CONDOLENCES

Bertha Elizabeth Smith Harder

was born Sept. 16, 1934, in Pawnee, Okla. to Andy Krow Smith

and May Pratt Smith. She passed

from this life on Feb. 6, 2013, having reached the age of 78 years, 4

months, and 22 days after a lengthy

illness. Bertha was currently residing in Conway, Ark. with her

daughter, Marcia, her husband,

Kirk Kelley and their family.

Bertha graduated from Pawnee

Indian Boarding School at 15 and

in 1952, graduated from Chilocco

Indian School. "Bert", as she was

known to her parents, family and

close friends, graduated as a registered nurse from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Ponca

City, Okla.

Bertha worked for a short time

at the Pawnee Municipal Hospital,

Pawnee, Okla., and then went on

to the Claremore Indian Hospital,

Claremore, Okla. before being

transferred to the Indian Hospital in New Orleans, La. She later

returned to the Claremore Indian

Hospital where she eventually retired after many years of service.

She enjoyed visiting with her

grandchildren, the children of oldest daughter, Marcia Kelley, and

Bertha Elizabeth Smith Harder

Sept. 16, 1934--Feb. 6, 2013

would drive to Arkansas to visit

In the last few years, Bertha

them whenever the opportunity was a devoted sibling to her late

arose. She enjoyed seeing all of sister Geraldine Howell and late

her grandchildren participate in brother Hiram Smith and spent

sports, especially baseball which many weekends visiting them in

is a major part of the Kelley fam- Pawnee. One of her pastimes was

ily. As well, she spent time with going to the casino and bingo with

daughter Margaret, visiting with Geraldine. She also liked a good

her when she lived in Dallas and political discussion, and one of

Santa Fe. Bertha enjoyed a mem- her many opponents was her niece

orable trip with her to New York Irene's husband, KD Edwards.

City for shopping, The Regis and Bertha also attended the Chilocco

Kathie Lee Show and two Broad- Reunions.

way plays.

Bertha married William F.

Another memorable trip was to "Bill" Harder and he preceded her

the Southwest where Bertha went in death on April 28, 1987. Bill's

to Albuquerque, the Santa Fe In- job took them many places durdian Market, Painted Desert, Me- ing their lifetime, to Apple Valley,

teor Crater and the Grand Canyon. Cali.; Meridian, Miss. and HomeShe also went to Second Mesa, stead, Fla. just to name a few. On

Arizona, where she visited with returning to Oklahoma, they made

her brother Hiram's family and their home in Claremore, Okla. and

watched the Hopi Snake Dance.

their daughters attended Oologah

She enjoyed sewing all her life, Public Schools.

and made clothes for her daughters

Bertha is survived by her

and later her grandchildren. She daughters, Marcia Lee (Kirk) Kelcould not only sew, but also used a ley, Conway, Ark. and Margaret

serger with professional skill. She Lee Harder, Dallas, Texas. One

enjoyed being involved in several brother survives, Robert L. Smith,

organizations later in life in Clare- Tulsa, Okla. Bertha had seven

more and competing in the Rogers grandchildren: Katherine (Mrs.

County Fair where she won many James) Hensel, Kristen, Kraig,

ribbons of all colors.

Kendra, Kourtney, Kade and Kyle.

She is also survived by many

relatives on the Harder side of the

family, along with her longtime

friends who have been there for

her over the past months and years.

She cherished the friends she had

made at the Claremore Indian Hospital and these friendships continued long after she was retired.

She was preceded in death by

her husband, William F. Harder,

her grandmother, Bertha BlackEagle Pratt Shooter; parents, Andy

Krow and May Pratt Smith; sister,

Geraldine L. Howell, brothers,

Andy Smith Jr., Hiram R. Smith,

Harry F. Smith; and sister, Marcella Lyons.

A celebration of Bertha's life

was held on Monday, Feb. 18,

2013, at 3 p.m., at Mark Griffith

Memorial Funeral Home Westside

Chapel, Tulsa, Okla., 4424 South

33rd West Avenue. FR. Richard

Bradley officiated. It was Bertha's

wish was to be cremated and her

ashes will be buried in Claremore

next to her husband Bill during a

private ceremony at a later date to

be set by the family.

In remembrance of Bertha,

please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

Pawnee Nation also expresses condolences to the families of Alice Jake

and Gordon Nopah.

Obituaries were not available at the time of the Chaticks si Chaticks printing.

Unless otherwise noted, obituaries are printed courtesy of the Pawnee Chief located in Pawnee, Okla.

Foster Care Provides Love And Hope

Submitted by Indian Child Welfare Program

Homes are needed for children

of all ages, from birth to 17, and for

all lengths of time, from a few days

to a few years.

Foster parents are able to help

children through a difficult time,

teach them life skills and help them

develop into strong and capable

people.

There is no specific “type” of

foster home. Foster parents can be

single or married, have other children or no children, be a stay-athome parent or be employed outside the home.

Another great way to get involved and help kids is through the

Pawnee Court Appointed Special

Advocate (CASA) Program.

CASA volunteers are individuals who receive training to be advocates for kids involved in the child

welfare system.

CASA volunteers typically have

one or two cases to monitor, which

involves meeting with the children

and providing reports to the court.

For more information about the

Pawnee CASA Program, contact

Helen Norris at (918) 762-3776.

For more information about becoming a foster parent, contact the

Indian Chid Welfare program at

(918) 762-3873.

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OFFICE OF HISTorIC PRESERVATION

Treaties and Old Friends are Forever

By Gordon Adams

Historic Preservation Officer

Photo by Gordon Adams

Dakota headed for the

Ponca

reserve. Both

parties struggled through

frigid weather to reach

the

Ponca

Reserve.

Crooked

Hand’s journey may have

been a little

more difficult because

he was still

recovering

from wounds

received in a

battle with an

overwhelming force of

Brulé Sioux

only

four

months earThe Pawnees’ most sacred site, Pahaku which is located in Fulton, Neb.

lier.

This location is currently often referred to as “Lovers’ Leap” by locals.

It was the

middle of the Civil War and most

On Jan. 23, 1863, representatives

of the Pawnee Nation and the Yankton U.S. troops were in the East fighting,

Sioux Tribe signed a Treaty into ex- and the Indians were doing as they

istence. This little known, but semi- pleased. In order to get the tribes to

nal legal document entitled “Treaty quit fighting one another, the U.S.

Between the Pawnee Nation and the government persuaded them to make

Yankton Sioux Tribe” (“Treaty”) re- Peace Treaties. The Pawnee/Sioux

cently sprang onto the Federal In- Treaty was the first one. This Treaty

dian Law stage. The Treaty was ex- has been good for 150 years on Jan.

ecuted by six signatories in behalf 23, 2013.

In June, 2012, the Yankton Sioux

of the Pawnee people and six for the

Yankton people. Both groups of del- Tribe reached out to the Pawnee Naegates, interpreters, and other entou- tion through the Office of Historic

rage travelled to the Ponca Reserve Preservation. The Yankton General

in Niobrara, Dakota Territory for this Council empowered Ms. Faith Spotunique, innovative, and historic cer- ted Eagle to deal with all things relatemony. This Treaty of peace between ed to Section 106 of the National Histhe Pawnee and Yankton must have toric Preservation Act (NHPA).and

been considered insignificant because all things related to the Keystone XL

it is not even listed in Kapplar and is Pipeline. Ms. Spotted Eagle’s course

difficult to find elsewhere. However, of action was to enlarge the power

the document did not go unnoticed in group opposed to the pipeline. That

the Dakota Territory. In 1915, Hon. meant allying with other tribes and

George W. Kingsbury wrote of the organizations with similar sentiments

Treaty in his History of Dakota Ter- regarding the pipeline. Knowing that

the Pawnee people were also dealing

ritory:

It was the first treaty between Indi- with the pipeline, Ms. Spotted Eagle

ans that was reduced to written terms contacted Mr. Adams, Pawnee THPO

that we have record of… [it was] A and presented her idea. Ms. Spotted

treaty for the establishment of peace Eagle’s idea was two-fold. First, to

and restoration of friendship, made ceremonially renew or confirm the

and concluded in grand council at the friendship that had existed between

peace village on the Ponca Reserva- the people of the Yankton Sioux Tribe

and the people of the Pawnee Nation

tion in the Territory of Dakota.

The Peace Treaty was important for nearly 150 years. And, second, to

enough, however, to induce Pawnee form an alliance between the Sioux

delegates, led by Crooked Hand, to and the Pawnees in order to better

travel the 130 miles in January be- fight the Keystone XL pipeline.

When I heard the word, “allitween Genoa and Niobrara. At the

same time, a delegation of Yankton ance,” I immediately thought to mySioux led by Struck by the Ree left self, “Treaty.” I am a huge proponent

their reserve near present day North of treaties in the context of true Tribal

sovereignty. I believe that we, as In-

dian Nations, need to make treaties as

often as possible in order to strengthen

what sovereignty we possess. This is

the way I look at Tribal sovereignty:

By virtue of a vague reference to Indians in the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause, the federal government

reserves the right to regulate commerce and make treaties with sovereign foreign nations, and “Indian nations.” Under federal Indian law, here

lies the root of our sovereignty. Only

sovereigns can make treaties with other sovereigns. Follow this syllogism:

The federal government only makes

treaties with sovereigns, the federal

government makes treaties with Indian nations, therefore, Indian nations

are sovereigns. So I figure that if we

make treaties with other Indian nations, we are exercising our sovereign

right to make treaties, just as with any

other sovereign nation in the world.

The pipeline’s proposed route bisects the Sioux and Pawnee ancestral

homeland. The Pawnees have Sacred

sites in the pathway of the construction and intend to protect them from

desecration. With the assistance the

Sioux are able to provide, and many

others as well, a good chance of causing that multi-billion dollar operation

from just barging their way through

our ancestral territory seems to be a

possibility.

Over the next few weeks, Ms.

Spotted Eagle and I worked closely

at investigating every idea we could

brainstorm. At the same time, Faith

and I arranged for the leaders of the

Sioux and Pawnee Nations to plan

a ceremonial reaffirmation of the

150 year-old treaty, and in a separate

event, agree to ally their tribes in a

consolidated and unified front against

pipeline construction. Over the next

couple of months, many other organizations showed interest in wanting

to join the struggle. These organizations included “Blockaders,” farmers, ranchers, Green People, and other

tribal nations.

As time grew shorter, the logistics

of bringing the member organizations

together for the event became more

urgent. Seven (7) Pawnees attended

the ceremony. President Marshall

Gover; Councilman Richard Tilden;

Executive Director Dawna Hare and

Husband Charles (Yankton); Attorney

Walter EchoHawk, Historic Preservation Officer; Gordon Adams, William Howell and Steven Moore. It is

interesting to note that partisanship

functions at high levels in Pawnee

culture, and is evidenced by our Executive Director’s choice in Charles

as her spouse.

All ceremonies were concluded

by noon. For the rest of the day and

the following day, organizations presented various strategies ranging from

throwing their own bodies down in

front of trucks and bulldozers (Blockaders), to actively taking up arms, to

legal remedies. Not surprisingly, this

story caught the attention and imagination of many, and several Canadian

tribes are wanting into the alliance between the Sioux and the Pawnee.

On the afternoon of Jan. 25, 2013

the three day event concluded with the

making of a formal Treaty between

with Yankton Sioux and the Pawnee

Nation to mutually assist one another

in their resistance to construction of

the Keystone XL pipeline. One hundred and thirty one Indian Nations

also signed in support.

The ironic part is that the Pawnee

and the Sioux were mortal enemies

for hundreds of years prior to 1863.

In addition to the Yankton Sioux, the

other 6 bands of the Sioux Nation now

wish to join forces, along with other

Canadian Tribes, as well as the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. Great thanks

must also be expressed to “4 Worlds,”

a private organization who donated

$15,000 to pay for hotel rooms and

meals for those attending the ceremonies. Special thanks should also go to

Jon Ramer and Phil Lane, Jr.

There is one last cosmic coincidence I must speak of before closing.

I mentioned earlier that my greatgreat-grand father Crooked Hand

made his mark first on the Treaty. It

turns out that the first signature for

the Sioux was applied by One Strikes

the Ree, Faith Spotted Eagle’s greatgreat-grandfather.

On Jan. 23, 2013 I participated in

one of the most profound, satisfying,

and ironic experiences of my life. I

stood witness to the outcome of a

grand social experiment my greatgreat-grandfather, Crooked Hand, and

five other Pawnee dignitaries initiated

on Jan. 23, 1863, precisely 150 years

earlier. How many people can say

that?

As I stood there among hundreds

of Sioux people, the Pawnee’s mortal enemy in 1863, I wondered what

Crooked Hand thought as he scratched

his mark on the Peace Treaty. I know

he was not afraid to stand unarmed

among so many of his Siouxan enemies, because it was well known that

he had killed over 100 men in single,

hand-to-hand combat and wore a

greatcoat festooned with 71 human

scalps, mostly Sioux, that drug on

the ground as he walked as testament.

Was he thinking of me?

Exactly one hundred and fifty

years after the signing of the original Treaty, the Pawnee and Yankton

Sioux people still stand as allies, and

are united against the travesty that

TransCanada proposes with the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Aho!

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Settlement Oversight Committee

PBC Disburses Funds based on Settlement Oversight Committee

Recommendations

By Dawna Hare

Executive Director

Recently there have been inquiries concerning the allocations

of funds awarded to the Pawnee

Nation of Oklahoma from the Nez

Perce vs. Salazar settlement.

Of the $4,442,000 settlement

amount, the Nation distributed a $2

million per capita payment to 3,247

tribal members, with an additional

$400,000 dollar payment to the Nation’s representation, the Native

American Rights Fund of Boulder,

Colo.

In response to a request from the

Office of the Inspector General, the

Nation provided the following list

of Pawnee Business Council (PBC)

approved distribution of fund from

the remainder of the settlement

funds.

to supplement for the program

ICDBG Project – Elder’s Center, shortfall for 2013-14.

$236,667

From the Reserve Fund:

Burial Assistance - $240,000 for The purchase two lawn mowers for

two years – 2013 and 2014, UP TO Property - $17,998

$4,500 per burial, paid to the funeral vendor and $500 for the family. The repair and replacement of the

pump for Water Well #1 - $8,085

School Age Children – all enrolled

tribal members K-12 - $250,000 ICDBG Project – Roundhouse Ren- $250 for school clothes, school ovations – Change Order - $6,440

supplies, school fees, athletic

equipment, etc. provided by a $125 The list below includes appropriavoucher for fall semester and upon tion recommendations from the

providing receipts will be eligible Committee currently being considered but not yet approved.

for $125 for spring semester.

CASA - $20,000 total/$10,000 each

program/$5,000 per year

Indiana University Language Study

- $25,000 for 18 months

College scholarships - $50,000

Graduate studies - $20,000

Pawnee Cultural extracurricular activities

- $20,000

Nasharo Council - $10,000

Nebraska lands (repairs,

taxes, etc.) - $20,000

Parent

Teachers

Organiza- Pawnee Nation College - $100,000

tion - School Books - $4,250 for

The balance will be placed in

text books for the Pawnee Public Pawnee Language and History Reserve Account. All disburseClass - $20,000/$5,000 per year

Schools

ments of funds will be reported

ICDBG Project – Roundhouse

to tribal members in Chaticks si

Renovations - $317,000

Title VI Elderly Meals - $81,900 Title VII Indian Education and Chaticks Newsletter.

Pawnee Nation College

Chaticks si Chaticks

2013 Deadlines

Pawnee Nation College Introduces New Leadership Deadline

By Dr. James Riding In

PNC Board of Trustees

The College seeks to meet

the higher educational and cultural needs of the Pawnee Nation,

other surrounding Indian nations,

and all who have the desire to engage in a life of learning.

The intent of the College is to

foster an awareness of rich cultural diversity in the region and its

inherent complexities and vibrancies, while at the same time encouraging students to fulfill their

potential. This goal is achieved

through challenging academic or

training programs that prepare

them to matriculate to four-year

institutions or to enter the workforce, as stated on the Pawnee

Nation College website, www.

pawneenationcollege.org.

A significant development

occurred on March 16th, when

the College’s Board of Trustees

selected Gwen Shunatona as the

Interim President, effective April

1. A hometown girl with a reputation for being an innovator and

visionary, and deeply concerned

about Pawnee people, language,

and culture, President Shunatona’s appointment has generated

widespread support.

George Howell, the Treasurer

of the Board of Trustees and a

past President of the Pawnee Nation, stated, “Gwen brings knowledge and experience to the position. I look forward to her taking

the helm of the College. There

is great confidence in her abilities by those who know and have

worked with her. The Trustees

made an excellent selection.”

Pawnee Nation President

Marshall Gover echoed this sentiment, declaring, “Members of

the Pawnee Business Council are

greatly pleased by the appointment of such a qualified and top

caliber administrator. Gwen always participates in Pawnee cultural and community events. I’m

confident she has the capacity to

lead the College to a better future, one in which students will

receive a top-notch education that

adequately prepares them to work

in Indian government and the private sectors.”

Addressing the Pawnee Business Council on March 27, Shunatona expressed her philosophy

about leadership from a Pawnee

cultural perspective and laid out

her vision of the College’s future.

Shunatona said, “‘Encourage

the people.’ You know that’s what

our old ones and our chiefs have

always told us. On my best days,

I try to live by that mandate, to

encourage the people. You know,

that for those of us who have

been given many opportunities, it

is incumbent upon us to give back

to our community.”

Shunatona wants the college

to provide job training programs

in partnership with surrounding

technical institutions while developing new academics and further developing American Indian

Studies.

For more information, contact PNC at (918) 762-3343.

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August

Aug. 5, 2013

Fall 2013

September,

October,

November and

December

The Chaticks si Chaticks, is mailed to enrolled members of the Pawnee Nation, one

per household or address, free of charge.

In the interest of “Going Green,” a fee

of $2 per copy will be charged for newsletters mailed to non-tribal members.

Copies may be printed off the website,

www.pawneenation.org for free. For more

information, call (918) 762-3621 or e-mail

requests to communications@pawneenation.org.

For advertising rates, please visit www.

pawneenation.org.

For address changes, please contact Enrollment at (918) 762-3624.

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pawnee business council elections

Candidate Listing 2013 Regular Election

2013 Special Election

Vice President

Treasurer

Kenneth L. Murie Jr.

Pete Moore Jr.

John J. Only A Chief

Bruce Pratt

Carol L. Nuttle

Secretary

Phammie N. Littlesun

Ellis Horsechief Jr.

Council Seat 4

Lillie RealRider Cummings

Liana Chapman Teter

Council Seat 3

Jimmy WhiteShirt

Adrian Spottedhorsechief

Lisa Fields – Pahsetopah

Misty M. Nuttle

Linda K. Chapman Jestes

Note: Filling the 2011 - 2015

unexpired term.

Candidates profiles listed on pages 4 - 12.

For more information on the PBC Elections, visit www.pawneenation.org.

Pawnee Nation Election Commission

PO Box 600

2013 Election: Schedule of Events

April 6, 2013: DEADLINE FOR "REQUEST FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS"

May 4, 2013: ELECTION DAY: POLLS OPEN 8 a.m. POLLS CLOSE 7 p.m.

May 5, 2013: POST ELECTION RESULTS: 10 a.m. TRIBAL RESERVE

May 6-8, 2013: PROTEST PERIOD: ANY VOTER MAY PROTEST IN WRITING (A REQUEST FOR RECOUNT MUST BE ACCOMPA

NIED WITH $300 RECOUNT FEE)

May 8, 2013: PROTEST DEADLINE: 5 p.m.

May 15, 2013: ELECTION COMMISSION WILL RESPOND TO PROTESTS NO LATER THAN MAY 15, 2013

May 17, 2013: ISSUE CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION

May 18, 2013: INAUGURATION

2012/2013 Election Commission: Chairman Stephen Bird; Clerk Catherine Keeling; Teller Margaret DeLodge; Sargent-at-Arms Cynthia Butler and

Alternate Tamera Hawkins.

The Chaticks si Chaticks is distributed to Tribal Members, state-wide media sources, multiple businesses and various organizations.

Advertising potential is further increased due to the placement of each issue on the Pawnee Nation Web site. For rates, visit www.pawneenation.org, select the News & Communications page option and click the “Advertising Rates” link located in the lower part of the

page. For details, contact Toni Hill, communications manager, at (918) 762-3621 or (918) 399-1344. Thank you.

Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation Provides A Financial Update

Photo by Toni Hill

Submitted by the Tribal Development Corporation

The Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation (PTDC)

presented a very strong 2012 as

it showed an increase in profit

share, developed significant vendor relationships and invested

discerningly in its greatest asset,

its employees.

The year also contained moments of contention but PTDC

demonstrated that staying focused on a solid performance it

could deliver and maintain financial stability.

As we move into 2013, the

Corporation will continue to be

committed in providing great customer service, expanding its holdings and achieving financial success.

This new year will bring many

welcomed improvements and changes, not just in gaming but in retail as

well as beyond the current operations.

Look for changes coming soon.

The TDC holds monthly meetings on Tuesday evenings at 5:30

p.m. in the Corporate office conference room, second floor of the

Health and Community Services

building. Community welcome.

(L to R) Muriel Robedeaux poses as TDC CEO Roger Smith hands PBC President Marshall

Gover a check for $150,000, the largest contribution to the Pawnee Nation from TDC to date.

Robedeaux has coordinated several development projects for Pawnee Nation including the

Roundhouse renovation. TDC has provided additional funding for the Roundhouse project.

StoneWolf Casino News

Submitted by Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation

The latest analysis of the

Oklahoma gaming industry

showed the market went down

for some Oklahoma sites, but

gaming at StoneWolf Casino

saw an increase of 12

percent from

February

2012 to February 2013.

In addition,

the last four

(4) months

g r o w t h

have unsurpassed any

other

four

(4) months

on

record

since

the

S t o n e Wo l f

opening in

December

2010. Further, three of

the last four

months have

set records

for having

the highest sales to date.

The increased success at

StoneWolf Casino is the result of offering a variety of

games to the customers, improving the floor layout design, increasing the marketing mix, providing employee

customer service training and

giving the restaurant a makeover. The result of this combination has been astounding. But more importantly the

shared vision of success from

the employees in the corporate office, at Howler’s Restaurant and StoneWolf have

all contributed to the upward

trend in growth at StoneWolf

Casino.

For the month of April,

StoneWolf is having a vehicle

give-away promotion titled

“Pick Your Ride”. Customers will have the opportunity

to win a Chevy Silverado, a

Chevy Camaro or $15,000 in

cash.

Entries can be earned at

the casino for the drawing

which will be held on April

27, 2013 at 7 p.m.

StoneWolf

appreciates

your patronage and for more

information on the promotion

or the casino please call (918)

454-7777.

Get YOUR Pendleton Blanket!

Call (918) 762-3624.