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Veterans 66th Annual Homecoming Powwow
Article and photos on pages 13 and 14
State Representatives Visit The
Pawnee Nation Museum
Article and photos on page 15
August/September 2012
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Message from the President
Nawa,
Many questions have come up
about the money the Pawnee received from the U.S. Government.
We have been given many suggestions from tribal members, from
one stating that we should give
$1 million to the Pawnee Nation
College, some say increase the
burial fund, support the Elder’s
and education, for helping ones
who want to start a business, for
programs that are being cut by the
federal government and of course
for per cap.
The money is in an account
drawing interest and the Council
is listening to all suggestions and
deciding what to do. We realize
that we are only caretakers of the
money and the Council is meeting
weekly to come up with the best
formula.
Currently we are working with
the Head Chief to have a joint
meeting scheduled with the Busi-
Pawnee Business
Council
President:
Marshall Gover
Vice President:
Charles “Buddy” Lone Chief
Secretary:
Linda Jestes
Treasurer:
Roy Taylor
Council Seat 1:
Richard Tilden
Council Seat 2:
Karla Knife Chief
ness Council and the Nasharo Council to get their input.
There have been many phone calls with ideas of splitting the money half and half, others wanting it
Council Seat 3:
fully distributed one way and others want it fully distributed another way. We are working diligently to
Jimmy Fields
try to make everyone happy and your suggestions will not be taken lightly.
This money did not come from a land claim like the last settlement in the 1960s. For that settlement,
the Council at that time had many discussions on how the money was to be used and distributed. The
Council Seat 4:
Council did not jump into any immediate decisions; they took their time with the process.
Carol L Nuttle
Many people have asked me what I would do with the money and I don’t want to commit myself,
because I could use the money just like anybody else, but yet the College and burial need funds, the Elders Program was cut and we had to fund it, education is getting more expensive all the time, and Indian
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Heath has had a shortfall. All the time there are more needs for prescriptions and eyeglasses that Indian
Health Services cannot fill. I have worked so much with Indian Health that I have seen the needs of our
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Tribal members and others concerning health ca re issues.
this publication may be reprinted
We all have many needs out there and I do realize that Pawnee has one of the highest utility rates in
without written authorization of the
the State of Oklahoma. With this hot weather everyone, including myself, is struggling with utility bills.
Pawnee Business Council and/or the
Everybody would like to have a new automobile but the price of gas is so high that it is digging into evCommunications Office.
erybody’s pocket book. The price of food is going up because of the drought. I have been hearing what
people are saying about per cap and it is not falling on deaf ears. But there are so many needs out there
for the Nation and the little ones. We have to consider, if we do per cap, do we give it to their folks? Do
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we put it in an account to draw interest until they are 18? How do we handle that for them? There are a
lot of decisions to be made about that.
Pawnee Nation Communications
We send a reminder that our relatives, the Wichita’s are here for Visitation until August 4th. AuManager Toni Hill
gust 4th being the Giveaway Day, War Dance and the end of the Tobacco Ceremony. This Tobacco
Ceremony has been going on probably for centuries, no one really knows. If you don’t understand this
trading of tobacco between the Wichita’s and Pawnee’s you ought to come out and observe and enjoy
Cover Photo:
the fellowship between our Tribe and the Kiri Kuruks (little bears), the Wichita’s. The first camps came
The
Pawnee Indian
in on July 25th and we have been playing handgame nightly since the 26th. With the heat the Tribe had
opened up the Roam Chief Event Center to our relatives to provide them with a place to relax and stay
Veterans 66th Annual
cool. Thanks to all the Tribal members and organizations who have provided meals, supplied ice, water
Homecoming
Powwow held
and activities. It was greatly appreciated. Also thanks to everyone who added to the table for the eveJune 28 - 30 and July 1
ning meals. It has been a pleasure to see my Wichita girlfriend Madeline and it is always a pleasure to
visit with all of our Wichita relatives.
honored military from the
It is good to be back at work. Thank you to everyone for your prayers, visits and phone calls, it is
U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army,
appreciated. Thank you to Anne Collins for the delicious coconut pie.
U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy
A couple of holidays have passed. I hope everyone had a good time in honoring their father on Father’s Day. I was not able to attend the Memorial Day Dance but I did hear that it was a good dance.
and the U.S. Coast Guard. AdBest wishes to all our graduates. They are now starting a new life and wherever life may lead them
ditional photos available on
our prayers go with them. I was able to attend the Pawnee Indian Veterans 66th Homecoming and it was
pages 13 and 14.
enjoyable. It was good to see old friends and family that come home and visit during this time.
In closing I will say that no matter what anyone says, we are the greatest Nation, the Pawnee Nation,
and I stand firm that we can accomplish anything with continued prayer and love for one another. Thank
“Message From The President” Photo Caption:
you to the Pawnee Nation Employees for their tireless dedication to serve the Pawnee Nation and our
President Marshall Gover standing in front of
Pawnee Members.
the Pawnee Flag. Photo by Toni Hill.
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August/September 2012
Education
held Aug. 8 and Sept. 12 beginning at 7:30
Free General Educational Development
Title VI Senior Program
a.m. Dates subject to change.
(GED) classes will resume in September. Bingo held from 12:30 to 1:30 every
For more information, call (918) 762-3621.
For more information, call (918)762-3227. Wednesday and a 50/50 raffle and bake sale
sponsored every other Friday beginning
The Pawnee Trading Post, Tribal DeHealth
April 6. For more information, contact the velopment Corporation and Stone Wolf
Substance Abuse Program (SAP)
Title VI Senior Program at (918) 762-4042. Casino faithfully serve Pawnee and the
Every Wednesday of the month, the SAP
surrounding communities. Please contact
support group meets from 7 - 8 p.m. in the August 4
them directly for specific services.
SAP building. For more information, call Quarterly Meeting held at the Roam Chief
( 918) 762-2153.
at 9 a.m. For more information, call (918) Visit www.pawneenation.org for infor762-3621.
mation about the Pawnee Tribe and
Diabetes Program
upcoming events.
On Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - noon and
Pawnee Business Council Meetings
Fridays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. the
Aug. 8, 22 and Sept. 12, 26
Visit www.pawneenationcollege.org for
Diabetes Program provides blood sugar
Pawnee Business Council Meetings held in Pawnee Nation College activities and
checks. For details, call (918) 762-4045.
the Roam Chief Building. Prayer Breakfast news.
Conservation Partners Hold Outreach Meeting to Announce NRCS National
Water Quality Initiative Conservation in North Central Oklahoma
By Carol Crouch
NRCS National American Indian Alaskan Native Program Manager
Photo by Toni Hill
Roam Chief Event Center located
on the Pawnee Nation reserve, in
Pawnee, Okla. The meeting was
designed to provide attendees with
the information on the application
process, approved practices and
the ranking process for the new
NWQI.
The meeting began with an
opening prayer by Pawnee Business Council Vice President
Charles “Buddy” Lone Chief. The
meeting was facilitated and moderated by Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS
National American Indian Alaskan
Native Program Manager, District
Conservationist and NRCS OTNRCS and Pawnee Nation Speakers included (Left to Right Top Row) Kenny Hitch, Chad Kacir,
CAC
and tribal liaison.
Charles Lone Chief, Kelly Kersey, Caleb Stone and Matt Ward. (Left to Right Bottom Row) Russell
Welcomes
were provided by
Peterson, Lanny Miller, Joy Martin, Gary O’Neill and David Hungerford.
Lone Chief and Gary O’Neill, NRCS
The Oklahoma Tribal Conserva- cated within the Panther Creek and assistant state conservationist for
tion Advisory Council (OTCAC), Oak Creek areas of the greater Black Operations.
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and Bear – Red Rock Watershed and
Attendees included Joy Martin,
the Natural Resources Conservation the Turkey Creek and Sand Creek Pawnee County and the Pawnee
Service (NRCS) partnered to sponsor areas of the greater Lower Cimar- Tribe of Oklahoma; David Hungera conservation informational meet- ron – Skeleton Creek Watersheds in ford, Payne County and Iowa Tribe
ing to discuss funding opportunities Oklahoma. The U.S. Department of Oklahoma and Rusty Peterson,
for local Tribes, tribal landowners of Agriculture’s NRCS will man- Noble County and Otoe-Missouria
and farmers and ranchers under the age the initiative by making funds Tribe. These NRCS individuals will
new NRCS National Water Quality available to tribes, farmers, ranchers be assisting eligible producers in
Initiative (NWQI) in North Central and forest landowners in the selected the Panther Creek-Oak Creek wawatersheds.
Oklahoma.
tersheds who are willing to invest
An outreach meeting was held on in voluntary conservation actions to
The new NWQI is committed to
improving impaired watersheds lo- May 18, 2012, at the Pawnee Nation
help provide cleaner water for their
neighbors and communities. Using funds from the Environmental
Quality Incentives Program, NRCS
will provide financial assistance and
technical advice to producers to install conservation practices such as
cover crops, filter strips and terraces in watersheds with impairments
where the federal investment can
make a difference to improve water
quality. Kenny Hitch, NRCS program manager, provided attendees
with an overview of the NWQI. Kelly Kersey, Pawnee Nation environmental specialist, presented on the
water plan of Pawnee Nation, their
water quality monitoring initiatives
and shared their community education success of the Pawnee Nation.
Also present were Pawnee Nation Executive Director Dawna Hare,
Pawnee Nation Communications
Manager Toni Hill, NRCS Assistant
State Conservationists for Field Operations Lanny Miller, Caleb Stone
and Chad Kacir and Program Manager for Northeastern Oklahoma
Matt Ward. Lunch was provided by
the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation
Advisory Council and the Pawnee
Nation Stone Wolf deli.
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Archway Interns Are ‘Flash Drives' For Tribe
WORLD-HERALD NEWS SERVICE
By Lori Potter
World-Herald News Service
This article was reprinted with permission of the Omaha World-Herald
Sonny Howell, left, and Michael Knifechief are the first two of six interns in a new summer
program to bring members of the Pawnee Tribe from Oklahoma to the Great Platte River Road
Archway Monument. They will tend to Pawnee crops and talk to archway visitors in the earth
lodge. Photograph reprinted with permission of World-Herald News Service.
KEARNEY, Neb. — It was
more than just to escape the heat
and wind that people were drawn to
the earth lodge at the Great Platte
River Road Archway Monument
over Memorial Day weekend.
They were also there to learn
about earth lodges from two men
whose 19th-century Nebraska ancestors lived in earth lodges.
“They were just magnets to people,” Ronnie O'Brien, the archway's
director of cultural education, said
of Sonny Howell, 55, and Michael
Knifechief, 24, the first two of six
Pawnee interns from Oklahoma
who will be paid archway staff this
summer. Each team of two will stay
five to six weeks.
The interns also will work in the
archway gardens to learn about cultivating varieties of corn, beans and
sunflowers once grown by the Pawnee before they were relocated by
the U.S. government from Nebraska
to Oklahoma in 1873 and 1874.
The internship program is another step in a project initiated by
O'Brien and Deb Echo-Hawk, Pawnee Nation education and training director, in 2007 to rebuild the
severely depleted seed bank for
ancient varieties of Pawnee corn
grown in the tribe's Nebraska homeland.
O'Brien and other Nebraska gardeners have grown corn and beans
the past five years and sent most of
the seeds to Oklahoma.
The relationship has grown
to include a Dancers of the Plains
powwow every third weekend in
June, involving the Pawnee and
several other tribes, and now the internship program. O'Brien said she
never dreamed that so many activities would result from her interest
in planting a Pawnee garden at the
archway.
“It was a very important part of
their culture. ... The interns will see
these crops growing in their homeland, where they grow best. So this
fall, when (the seeds) go to the Pawnee, they will have helped to grow
them,” she said.
Nursing Pawnee crops all the
way to harvest remains a challenge.
O'Brien said she “watered day
and night” in 2011 trying to produce
eagle corn, with its white kernels
and purple splotches resembling
wings. The corn grew, set on ears
and silked, “but it was too hot for
the corn to accept the pollen.”
Tiny corn plants just inches tall
have started to push through the
soil in the archway's garden this
year.
Howell,
an
artist,
and
Knifechief, a junior music major
at Fort Lewis College in Durango,
Colo., quickly embraced the interns'
roles as earth lodge hosts and gardeners after arriving May 24 in Kearney.
On his first day, Knifechief replanted spotted beans in a garden
east of the earth lodge.
“He's really taken ownership
of the bean garden,” O'Brien said,
explaining that she couldn't get
enough water to the first crop to prevent it from succumbing to the May
heat and high winds.
Howell suggested that, in replanting the beans, the seeds with
most of the original characteristics
should be planted in a separate area,
where they can't be cross-pollinated.
On their second day as interns,
Howell and Knifechief planted the
archway's first crop of Ponca gray
corn and began working as cultural interpreters in the earth lodge.
O'Brien said there were so many
visitors over the holiday weekend,
it was difficult for the men to take
breaks.
“I lose time in there,” Howell
said, adding that most questions
he answered were about how many
people lived in an earth lodge. His
answer: It depends on the size of the
lodge.
On his days off he plans to visit
the Genoa area and other parts of
the Pawnee homeland to collect stories that are important to Pawnee
culture, and take photos that will
give him ideas for paintings.
Howell said he has loved art
since he was a child and ultimately
earned a scholarship from Oklahoma State University. His artwork
has been selected three times for the
annual Pawnee Veterans Powwow
and Homecoming program cover.
He recalled a past visit to Genoa
when he looked at the Loup River
and knew it was the missing image
needed for a painting that included
buffalo crossing the river.
He gave the painting to a relative, who had a common Pawnee
reaction to the gift.
“Usually people have nothing to say,” Howell said, which is a
compliment. “I know they're overwhelmed by it.”
Knifechief is in Nebraska for
the first time.
His first love is music — he
taught himself to play guitar as a
high school senior — but he's looking for a well-rounded experience
as an archway intern. He said he
learned many things about Pawnee
history and the importance of corn
to the culture during his internship
orientation in Oklahoma.
“I feel a part of my tribe doing
this,” Knifechief said, adding that
one of his responsibilities is to take
home what he learns “like a flash
drive for the tribe.”
“I'm not a gardener or anything.
I've never really done that,” he said.
“It's a physical experience and also
spiritual, with what the seeds mean
to my people.”
Sitting in the earth lodge, which
is cousin helped build, Knifechief
said: “Nothing should be forgotten.”
He's proud that his grandfather Dennis Knifechief played an
important role in Pawnee history by
preserving striped corn seeds.
“I never met him,” Michael
Knifechief said, “but it's still meaningful to me to know that he preserved the seeds — good medicine,
if you will.”
Editor’s Note: This article was
reprinted with permission of The
World-Herald News Service. It was
originally published online on June
5, 2012
at
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College Profs Learn About Native Americans
Telegram photo by Cole W. Eberle
By Julie Blum
The Columbus Telegram
This article was reprinted with permission of The Columbus Telegram
Pat Leading Fox sings a song in honor of six Pawnee scouts buried at Valley View Cemetery located south of Genoa Tuesday afternoon during a Native American Workshop for community
college teachers across the country. Read more: http://columbustelegram.com/news/local/
education/college-profs-learn-about-native-americans/article_dfee44be-c11b-11e1-8b670019bb2963f4.html#ixzz2119VEghM. This photograph was reprinted with permission of The
Columbus Telegram.
GENOA — The walls that sur- school partly because it was a nerounded Judi gaiashkibos once en- cessity. She was one of nine sibclosed the classroom where her lings, so that meant one less mouth
mother was educated more than 80 to feed. But it was also because of
years ago.
education,” gaiashkibos said.
Her mom was one of the students
The effects the school had on her
at the Genoa Indian School, a feder- mother were long-lasting, and even
ally operated boarding school where rubbed off on gaiashkibos as she
Native American children received grew up. She shared some of those
vocational training. The school was feelings during a Native Americans
open from 1884-1934 and now is a workshop for community college
museum.
teachers hosted by Central CommuIt served as a training ground nity College-Columbus.
for assimilation into white society.
Educators across the country
Unlike some children, gaiashkibos’ are taking part in the two-week
mother went to the school willingly. workshop visiting Native Ameri“The transition to the Genoa In- can sites in Nebraska and Kansas.
dian School at that time wasn’t as The main focus of the workshop is
brutal,” gaiashkibos said.
on indigenous people of the eastern
When it first opened, children part of the state, including the Pawwere sometimes stolen from their nee, Ponca and Omaha tribes. Part
homes and placed in the school. of their day Tuesday was spent in
Their long hair was cut, and they Nance County, viewing the Indian
were even doused in gasoline to get School and stopping by the Pawnee
rid of lice. They would be without Reburial Memorial in Genoa’s Valcontact from their family for years ley View Cemetery.
at a time.
AnnMarie Beasley, a teacher at
The later years of the school Cosumnes River College in Sacrawere much more civil. That is what mento, Calif., was one of the 50 edmade the decision for gaiashkibos’ ucators to take part in the workshop.
mom to attend Genoa Indian School She said reading about the sites they
in the 1920s easier.
visited in textbooks doesn’t com“My mother came here to the pare to witnessing the sites first-
hand. That is the reason she took
part in the workshop.
“It definitely gives you a better
understanding of the Plains culture.
The place is part of that,” Beasley
said. In particular, she said, Nebraska seems to be proud of its Native
American culture.
Part of the experience was visiting with scholars, researchers and
tribal leaders. Among them was
Pat Leading Fox, head chief of the
Nasharo Council of the Pawnee Nation. He performed a song at the Valley View Cemetery that was specifically created for the Pawnee Scouts.
The bodies of several Pawnee Indians were reburied at the cemetery after being held at museums for years.
Among the reburied in the cemetery
are six Pawnee Scouts.
The Scouts were recruited to be
part of the United States Army in
the mid-19th Century. They were
a key asset in America’s westward
expansion and in the building of the
Union Pacific railroad.
A scholar in the program, gaiashkibos, is executive director of
Nebraska Commission on Indian
Affairs.
She said the impact of her mother going to the Genoa Indian School
was both positive and negative. Her
mother learned cooking skills, which
she used her entire life, and also a
strong work ethic. But also mixed in
were messages of shame that Indian
people weren’t good enough. That
stuck with her mother and was also
passed on to gaiashkibos, who said
she still struggles with self-esteem
at times.
In her position, gaiashkibos
works to improve and promote cooperation between state and tribal
government. One of the battles she
faces is breaking down stereotypes.
“When you say Native American, usually something comes to
mind. It is an image, a stereotype.
We are very limited in your mind
what we can do,” she said, adding
that it isn’t a challenge that European descendants have to face.
But one of the messages that
she preaches is overcoming preconceived notions.
“Sometimes we are our own
worst enemies, but you can’t paint
us all with one paintbrush. All Indian people are not all one thing, but
we can be everything we think we
can be,” gaiashkibos said.
Read
more:
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html#ixzz2115U3spo
Editor’s Note: This article was
reprinted with permission of The Columbus Telegram. It was originally
published online on June 28 at http://
columbustelegram.com/news/local/
education/college-profs-learn-aboutnative-americans/article_dfee44bec11b-11e1-8b67-0019bb2963f4.
html.
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Pawnee Nation Expansion Enters Final Stages
By Muriel Robedeaux
ICDBG coordinator
The Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement Center reaches the final stages in construction.
The Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement Center is nearing completion and become operational no
later than October of this year, if not
sooner. This new facility is located
at the corner of Click Field Road,
Round House Road and Heritage
Circle Drive.
Photo by Muriel Robedeaux
Current construction projects
include final stages of construction
on the Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement Center, final design stage for
the renovation of the Roundhouse
and the Pawnee Tribal Elders Center
which is just beginning its design
phase.
Amenities include seven offices,
a reception area and a conference
room that doubles as a safe area during inclement weather to accommodate more than 150 people.
The design phase for the Tribal
Roundhouse is nearing completion.
The Construction Management
Firm (Builder’s Unlimited, Tulsa)
will soon completed the final cost
estimate for this project and the bid
process will begin in the near future.
The Elders Center will soon begin its’ design phase. One Architecture is the design firm that was
recently selected by the Pawnee
Business Council for this project.
This new Elders Center will be located east of the Tribal Roundhouse
and will be approximately 3,800
square feet in size.
“These facilities will not only
benefit Pawnee Nation, but the city
of Pawnee, the County and the federal government as well,” said Marshall Gover, president of the Pawnee Business Council. “The Pawnee
Tribe will be on the forefront of
helping with the economic development of the City of Pawnee. Even
though the Pawnee Tribe is a small
tribe, we are the greatest Nation on
the face of the earth!”
Photo by Muriel Robedeaux
Photo by Muriel Robedeaux
T h i s
new building is funded by U.S.
Housing
and Urban
Development under the FY
2010 - Indian Community
Development Block
G r a n t
(ICDBG).
Pawnee
N a t i o n ’s
Tr a n s p o rtation Department
contributed
additional
funding for
the creation
of access entrances and parking areas.
The Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement Center was designed
by Anishinabe Design of Norman,
Okla. with construction provided by
Builder’s Unlimited of Tulsa, Okla.
This site will be converted into a parking area for the Elders Center.
The new tile for the Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement Center.
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Entry Project, U.S. 64 To Tribal Headquarters, Underway
By Jim McCormick
Project Manager
Photo submitted by the Transportation Department
and visit
from the
Oklah o m a
LTA P /
T TA P
personnel from
Oklahoma State
U n i versity
(OSU),
and representatives
The new bridge will benefit residents and visitors by providing additional
from the
access within Pawnee County.
Federal
The new entry bridge and grad- Highway Administration (FHWA)
ing work included in Phase 1 of the offices in Oklahoma City, Okla. and
U.S. 64 To Tribal Headquarters proj- Dallas, Texas. The purpose of the
ect is now completed. The Phase B review was to witness a project with
paving work is being advertised for sustainability and livability features
bids, which must be received by being a major consideration.
Since this type of project meets
Aug. 2, 2012. If the lowest bid is
all
the FHWA guidelines for their
within the engineering budget, then
the Pawnee Nation Transportation new project modeling for future
Division will initiate a contract with funding, there was a desire to make
the successful bidder to perform the an on-site visit to compare actual
work, which should be completed field data to what they had monitored by correspondence throughout
by the end of this year.
Recently the Transportation the project lifetime.
Representatives also took the
Department hosted a field review
opportunity to review Phase B construction planning in addition to
touring the Pawnee Nation headquarters, the Pawnee Indian Health
Services facility, the Bureau of Indian Affairs office, the Pawnee Nation College and the Pawnee Nation
administrative offices.
The following includes those
who were in attendance and toured
the project.
Cecil Riding In, Pawnee Nation
transportation manager; Chris McCray, Pawnee Nation transportation technician; Jim R. McCormick,
Pawnee Nation project manager,
Bailee Applegate, OSU engineering intern; Jim Self, TTAP manager
from OSU; Doug Wright CLGT director from OSU; Mike Hinkston
LTAP manager, Oklahoma LTAP;
Karla Sisco, TTAP specialist from
OSU; Janice W. Brown, director of
Field Services-South, FHWA; Gary
Corino, division administrator,
Oklahoma division, FHWA; Ivan
Marrero, assistant division administrator Oklahoma division, FHWA;
Tom Goldsein, engineering and operations team leader, Oklahoma division, FHWA and John Lairet, area
engineer, Oklahoma division,
FHWA.
New Entry Project 6102
(Phase B) Time line (2012)
April 13 – Pawnee Business
Council (PBC) contract approval
for Mehlburger Brawley
May 8 - Preliminary plans
May 16 - Advertise Public
Hearing
May 22 - Pre-meeting with representatives from Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Pawnee City and Pawnee Nation (PN)
June 19 – Public Hearing
June 25 – Plan approval
June 26 – Bid advertise
July 19 - (10 a.m.) Fire Station
pre-bid
July 26 - (10 a.m.) PN Fire Station bid opening
August 8 - PBC approval
August 30 – Prior to this date notice to proceed
November 13 - Project projected
completion date
John Echohawk Serves Native Americans Through The NARF
Submitted by the Communications Office
Photo courtesy of NARF
strumental in many actions
benefiting Native Americans.
Echohawk, the first
graduate from the University of New Mexico's special program to train Indian
lawyers, was a founding
member of the American
Indian Law Students Association. The attorney has
been with NARF since its
formation in 1970 and assumed
the role of executive
John E. Echohawk, executive
director of the Native American director in 1977.
“Having organizations like the
Rights Fund (NARF), has been inNARF enables Native people to
have legal representation on their
Tribal rights for the first time on a
broad scale.” Echohawk said.
“I would advise younger Native
people to set their goals high, work
hard and get their education – they
should following their interests and
their passion.”
Echohawk’s duties include the
supervision of 10 lawyers that litigate more than 40 cases across the
country out of three offices located
in Boulder, Colo.; Washington, DC
and Anchorage, Alaska.
Echohawk, who has been named
one of the 100 most influential lawyers in America by the National
Law, has worked for the NARF
ever since his graduation from law
school due to his desire to provide
legal representation on the most important cases to tribes, Native organizations and individuals across the
country.
Echohawk comments regarding
one such instance.
“The settlements in the tribal
trust funds mismanagement cases
across the country by the government is an historic event and resolves one of the longest outstanding issues in Indian country.”
Echohawk honored by Pawnee
Nation, resolution on page 9.
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PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING NOTES
Please understand that the following are only a brief synopsis
of topics and actions taken by the
Pawnee Business Council (PBC).
May 24, 2012 PBC Meeting:
Six Council members were present and provided reports on their
meetings and committees since
the last Council meeting. President Gover and Karla Knife Chief
were excused. Executive Director
Dawna Hare provided a brief report.
The minutes of the May 9, 2012
PBC meeting were approved.
Old Business:
1.
Resolution 12-25 for the
Pari Elder’s Project Grant was approved.
2.
Request to change banks to
Chase Bank – was approved.
New Business (with added items):
1. A Request to purchase three
ATV’s for Law Enforcement was
approved.
2. A Professional Service Agreement to add John Carter as a parttime public defender for Tribal
Court was approved.
3. A request for a tribal contribution for the Office of Environmental Health Project was tabled.
4. A request to purchase a copier
for Building 64 from ANA funds
was approved.
5. Lillie Cummings presented a
petition to Council requesting per
capita payments to tribal members
from the $4.4 million settlement.
6. Governing Documents Committee (added item). Council
approved renaming the Committee to the Governing Documents
Commission. Members will be
appointed by President Gover
with approval from Council.
7.
Added item – Council was
requested to establish a commission to deal with social problems.
Approved. Members will be appointed by President Gover with
approval from Council.
8.
The revised organizational
chart was approved.
4 months. Council approved the
change in vendors.
After Executive Session:
Council voted to evaluate the Executive Director based on the existing Executive Director job description on July 11, 2012.
The minutes of the May 24, 2012
and June 2, 2012 (Quarterly) PBC
meetings were approved.
June 2, 2012, PBC Quarterly
Meeting:
Seven Council members were
present. President Gover was
excused. The Executive Director provided introductions to the
program reports. All program
directors provided reports on the
programs under their divisions
for the first quarter as well as program future needs.
Old Business:
1.
The Transportation Department requested a change in vendor for a previously approved
purchase of a truck bed. The previously approved vendor could
not provide the equipment for
After Executive Session:
1. Council denied the submission
of a gaming license for a TDC
Board appointee.
June 20, 2012, PBC Meeting
Six Council members were present. President Gover and Roy Taylor were excused. Council members and the Executive Director
provided reports on their activities
since the previous PBC meeting.
Old Business:
1.
Lillie Cummings requested
Council take action regarding the
petition that was presented at the
May 24, 2012 meeting. The petition is being reviewed by the Pawnee Nation Attorney General and
no action was taken at this time.
New Business:
1.
THPO Officer, Gordon Adams asked for direction regarding
the Pitahawirata Cemetery at Twin
Mounds. Mr. Adams was instructed to work with the Property Committee on this issue.
2.
The extended warranty for
the CAT equipment was tabled.
3.
The Indian Housing Plan was
tabled.
4.
Resolution 12-27 to Honor
and Recognize Larry Echo-Hawk
was approved.
5. Resolution 12-28 to Honor
and Recognize John Echohawk
was approved.
6. Resolution 12-19 for an Agriculture Lease was approved.
7. Added items: Approve 5
Budgets for the HCS Division
that included the HCS Division
Director and an Administrative
Assistant salaries and approved
funding to cover the shortfall for
theTitle VI A and C programs.
8. Added item: Request to
change in the HCS elderly meals
policy regarding the removal of
the 24 hour call in policy due to
its ineffectiveness.
Approved.
9. Resolution 12-30 – To drawdown Proceeds of Labor in the
amount of $116,258 to cover the
Title VI-A and C and Division
Director salary shortfall.
June 28, 2012 PBC Meeting:
All Council members were present for this one-item agenda
meeting.
New Business:
1. A Request from the Pawnee
Indian Veteran’s Organization for
funds for the Homecoming was
approved.
2. Resolution 12-31 was approved for the drawdown of
$19,000 for the Pawnee Indian
Veteran’s Homecoming.
THIRD QUARTER 2012 RESOLUTIONS
#12-25 – A Resolution to submit the Pari Elders Project Grant proposal – Approved by a vote of five for, two absent and one not voting. May 24, 2012
#12-26 – A resolution for enrollment (has not been presented.)
#12-27 - A Resolution to Honor and Recognize Larry Echo-Hawk – Approved by a vote of five for, two absent and one not voting. June 20, 2012.
#12-28 – A Resolution to Honor and Recognize John Echohawk – Approved by a vote of five for, two absent and one not voting. June 20, 2012.
#12-29 – A Resolution for the BIA to approve an agriculture lease – Approved by a vote of five for, two absent and one not voting. June 20, 2012.
#12-30 – A Resolution to drawdown Proceeds of Labor in the amount of $116,258 for the Title VI A and C and Division Director salary shortfall – Approved by a vote of five for, two absent and one not voting. June 20, 2012.
#12-31 – A Resolution to drawdown Proceeds of Labor in the amount of $19,000 for the Pawnee Indian Veteran’s Organization – Approved by a vote
of seven for, none against and one not voting. June 28, 2012.
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John Echohawk Honored And Recognized For His Contributions
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Summer Workers Energize Pawnee Nation
Pawnee Nation Title VI
Pawnee Nation Property
(Left) Anna Pratt and
Judiki Moses cleanup at Title VI. Anna
attends Pawnee
High School and Judiki attends Cushing
High School.
Communications Office
Whiteshirt is a
recent graduate of
Pawnee High School.
Photo by Paigelyn Moore
Photo by Paigelyn Moore
(Right) Andrew
Paigelyn Moore demonstrates her computer skills in the Communications Office. Paigelyn will be a junior at Pawnee High
School.
Photo by Toni Hill
Photo by Toni Hill
True Value
Paydon Moore will be a junior at Pawnee High School.
Photo by Toni Hill
Pa<ee Pakoo<oo and Learning Center
The Pawnee Nation Summer Youth Work
Program, sponsored by the Pawnee Nation
Education office, enabled youth aged 14 - 21
to work within several divisions of Pawnee
Nation, Pawnee Nation College and the City
of Pawnee.
“This is a great program that offers invaluable insight for the youth on their areas
of work,” said Bill Bell, True Value employee. “Paydon did awesome, he even drove a
fork lift and helped with loads, which made
him very valuable to us.”
The Native American youth received diversified and enlightening exposure to many
career options in additional to offering esteemed services to employees.
“I really expected to be working around
a bunch of screaming kids, but instead they
were just a little wild, but a lot of fun,” said
Krystal Leading Fox. “This was a great experience for me since I am planning to become
a pediatrician.”
Photo caption: (Left to right) Brianna Woommavovah, Joseph
Fields, Marsha Hawkins, Krystal Leading Fox holding infant Addilynn and Jacey Lookout enjoyed their interaction with the
Pawnee Nation little ones. Destiny Chino not pictured.
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Celebrating Pawnee Youth And Their Accomplishments
Pawnee Nation College
We cannot
always
build
the future for
our youth, but
we can build
our youth for
the future.
Thomas Whiteshirt watches as Tsakuru Shawnee tries
his had at computer maintenance. Both are students at
Pawnee High School.
Health and
Community Services
~Franklin
Delano
Roosevelt
Pawnee Nation Tax Commission
Photo by Patsy Cooper
Photo by Paigelyn Moore
Gaming Commission
Photo by Toni Hill
Erik Moore shows Doug Long (sitting) a discovery on the
computer. Erik attends Pawnee Nigh School and Doug
goes to Free State High School.
Photo by Paigelyn Moore
Dorcas Hall-Zotigh will be a sophomore at Pawnee
High School.
Pawnee Nation IT Department
Photo by Paigelyn Moore
Photo by Paigelyn Moore
City of Pawnee Library
Jada Kanuho will be a sophomore at Pawnee
High School.
Alexis Miller assists with a project.
Summer worker Matthew Gooday
not pictured.
Terrance Fields will be a junior at Pawnee High
School.
Pawnee City Hall summer
workers (Front Left to
Right) Tyler Wilson, Josh
Hand and Ryland Moore.
(Back Left to Right) Alex
Roughface and
Johnathan Snell.
2012 PHS graduate and Pawnee Nation tribal member, Brandon Powell, recently signed
a letter of intent to play basketball for Hillsdale College in Moore, Okla. Coach Mark
Berokoff joined David and Noleen Powell as well as numerous others at the Pawnee Nation
Wellness Center for the signing. Brandon is the grandson of Carole Chapman and the late
Robert Chapman; the late Sue Lee and the great grandson of the late Ivy Pratt.
Photo by Toni Hill
Photo by Toni Hill
Pawnee City Hall
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showing the negative effects and
consequences of abusing drugs and
alcohol.
On June 30, the programs’ staff
held the annual Prevention Day
Horseshoe Tournament. There were
more than 50 attendees at this event
alone.
After the traditional ceremonies ended on Saturday night, the
Programs hosted the annual “Sober
‘49” Contest. There were four teams
that entered the contest and attendance was well over 300.
We’d like to give special “Thank
You” to Deer Woman Snags for
competing and being very good
sports.
These events are the largest
and probably the most impactful
events we hold for Pawnee Nation
and the surrounding community as
they reach all ages and all walks of
life.
We hope that everyone enjoyed
all of the offerings and hope every-
Intern Learns Skills Of The Trade
Submitted photo
The Pawnee Nation Substance
Abuse Program (SAP) along with
the help of the Health Promotion
Disease Prevention (HPDP) program held the largest planned event
of the year focused on prevention
which consisted of fun activities for
the whole family to participate and
get involved.
The SAP and HPDP programs
started off the activities with a health
walk. Each participant walked a
lengthy course which included a
tour of the event facilities located
on the Pawnee Reservation.
After completing the course,
each participant received a commemorative T-shirt and was entered
into drawings to compete for a great
selection of door prizes.
Counselor Mike Ortiz then gave
a presentation over the positive effects of not choosing to abuse drugs
and alcohol. After the presentation,
our team dedicated some time with
the youth to show some activities
one comes
back
next
year
and
brings more
people
to
participate.
W
e
would like to
give a special thanks
to
Arthur
A t t o c k n i e Horseshoe Tournament winners
and family
for donating Horseshoe Tournament Winners
all of the fruit First: Thomas Shannon & Jerel Flora
for the walk Second: David Webb & Jay Bradley
as well as a Third: Russell Jim & Albert Jim
special thanks
Sober ’49 Contest Winners
to the HPDP First: “Native Crew” – Frank Carson, Oliver Plumley,
staff,
Suzy Chris Leadingfox, Justin Townsend, William St. Cyr
K n i f e c h i e f Second: “Moon Dogs” – Frank Adson, Jason Lightand
Zack foot, Berwyn Moses Sr., Jeffrey Lightfoot, Tsakuru
Martinez, for Shawnee
assisting
us Third: “Possum Shell” – Wesley Roy, Randall Brown,
Dwayne Iron, Thunder Lieb, Amos Littlecook
throughout the
activities.
T- s h i r t s
were designed
by Josh Tillman, Fitness
Nation attendant.
T h a n k
you to everyone else that
helped in any
way and for
helping prevent
alcohol and drug
abuse!
Sober ’49 Contest winners
My name is Bailee Applegate, and this summer I have been
an intern for the Pawnee Nation
Department of Transportation
& Safety through the Oklahoma
State University (OSU) LTAP
program in Stillwater, Okla.
I have attended OSU for four
years and will be starting my
fifth year this fall. I have studied
Construction Management Tech-
nology for two years and will be
continuing to pursue a bachelor’s
degree.
I didn’t know I always wanted
to be in construction, I did know
that I wanted to help people and
communities and my family comes
from a long line of construction
background. The reason I chose
Construction Management Technology is because I enjoy helping
communities grow and have a better understanding of roads and facilities. This summer internship at
the Pawnee Nation has given me a
lot of experience and learning as I
pursue my career.
I greatly appreciate the opportunity that the Pawnee Nation and
OSU LTAP have given me, and
hope to be back next summer for
another internship.
Submitted photo
Get ready, get set ... go! Walkers hit the pavement to demonstrate components of healthy
lifestyles.
Photo by Toni Hill
By Barbara Attocknie
Substance Abuse Coordinator
Submitted photo
Health Walk Promotes Overall Well-Being
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Pa<ee Pakoo<oo Program Accepting Applications For Child Placement
Photo by Ron James
By Marilyn Feathers
Learning Center Coordinator
Kyler Thompson and Bronson Rice, attendees of
the Pawnee Nation After School Program, enjoy
nature and the mud.
Pawnee Nation Learning
Center is accepting applications for child care services.
The Pawnee Nation Learning Center is open to all
community members who
need child care. For rates
and available slots please
contact Christa Pratt at (918)
762-3007.
The Pawnee Nation
Child Care Assistance Program provides child care assistance to eligible families
residing within the program
service area. Child care assistance is provided to income eligible Native American participants who are
either working or attending
school. The program service area consists of Pawnee
County and northern Payne
County which includes Yale, Okla.
Child care assistance is provided to
children 8 years old and under who
are attending the Pawnee Nation
Learning Center or Pawnee Nation
After School Program. For more
information contact Marilyn Feathers at (918) 762-6495.
The Pawnee Nation Learning
Center has contracted Warren Pratt,
Jr. to provide Pawnee language instruction to our staff throughout
the summer. The staff will implement what they are learning in their
classrooms.
June 29 is National Mud Day!
What a great learning experience!
The children in our center participated to learn about the great outdoors. They had great fun playing
in water to learn all about mud.
The children in the After School
Care Building made earth lodges
to learn about constructing our historical style of living.
We are experiencing another
HOT summer. Please use care
when putting your child into a vehicle. The seats and seat belts can
be hot enough to burn tender skin.
NEVER leave a child in a vehicle unattended for any length of
time. There have been many tragic
incidents involving children being
left in a vehicle. Keep children hydrated with lots of drinking water.
Watch for signs of heat stroke.
A good cooling down activity
is reading to children. Providing
books for them to read helps build
school readiness skills and keeps
school aged children from forgetting importing literacy skills they
will need when school resumes.
Reading is Life Long Learning!
Tips for Co-Parenting
By Kari Little
Indian Child Welfare Director
When parents separate or divorce, one of the
biggest challenges they face is how to co-parent
their kids. A divorce or separation often brings
up feelings of anger and resentment in parents,
making it difficult to work together for the kids.
If you are in a co-parenting situation, here are
some things to keep in mind.
Scheduling
• If you don’t have a court-ordered visitation
arrangement, establish a clear and consistent
visitation schedule. Make a calendar for yourself
and the other parent that clearly marks the dates
and times of visits, as well as drop off and pickup locations.
• Make an agreement about how long you are
willing to wait for the other parent before the
visit is forfeited. If you cannot agree, make a
decision and let the other parent know the time
frame.
• Realize that schedules may need to be adjusted
around holidays or other special occasions.
Communicating
• Do not use your child as a messenger between
parents.
• Choose a time (once a week, once a month,
etc) to discuss any issues related to your kids.
This may be in person or over the phone. If both
parents are prepared for the discussion, it will run
smoother and you will get more accomplished.
• Do not argue or bad-mouth the other parent in
Human Resources Updates
In an effort to become paperless and more efficient, the Pawnee Nation
of Oklahoma’s office of Human Resources will now require applicants to
apply online at www.pawneenation.org. Applicants will be able to access a
link to our online application.
A valid e-mail address is required in order to apply for any vacancies.
For more information, contact Shelby Exum, Human Resource manager at (918) 762-3621 x52 or via e-mail at hrspecialist@pawneenation.org.
front of your kids.
Rules and Discipline
• Try to keep rules as similar as possible in both
homes, as it is easier for the kids. Show that you
respect the rules in the other parent’s home.
• Do not expect the other parent to discipline
the same way you do. Only intervene if the discipline is physically or emotionally harmful to
your kids.
The most important thing to remember is that
co-parenting benefits your kids. Having regular
visits and involvement with both parents helps
kids feel more secure and stable. For more tips,
check out www.helpguide.org or www.wecanparenttogether.org .
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Photos by Toni Hill unless otherwise noted.
Pawnee nation happenings
Indian Veterans Homecoming Powwow Festivities Honor Veterans
Dancers featuring cloth and buckskin dancers followed by straight dancers enter the arena.
(Top Left) Soaring Eagle Wade
(5) (left) dressed
in Fancy Dance
regalia poses with
Kitsy Rice dressed
in cloth regalia.
(Right)
Grass
Dancers,
Traditional
Dancers
and Fancy Dancers participate in
a War Dance.
Miss Indian Oklahoma Brittany Morgan Hill.
Granddaughter Elizabeth Jefferson and Grandma Karen
Haymond. Submitted photo.
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The Pawnee Indian Veterans’ 66th Annual Homecoming Powwow held June 28 - 30 and July 1 honored military from the U.S.
Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and the U.S.
Coast Guard.
The Powwow, held at Memorial Field, offered many activities including dance contests for all ages, the Hawk Chief Run, the
M. Yellowhorse Softball Tournament and a Homecoming Parade.
Straight Dancers pose.
The Riding In family with Danon Hare.
(Above) The 2012-2013 Indian Veterans Princess (left)
Judiki Moses and the former
Princess Cedar Rain Yellowmule.
(Left) The contestants of the
Jiggle and Fancy Shawl contest.
Photos by Toni Hill
The contestants of the Cloth Dance contest.
pawnee nation happenings
Indian Veterans Homecoming Powwow
Celebrates Native American Culture
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(Left to Right) Pawnee Mayor Brad Sewell, Rep. Dennis Casey, Pawnee Business Council
President Marshall Gover, Rep. Seneca Scott and Clay Scott.
On June 29, Dennis Casey (R), Oklahoma House of
Representatives, District 35, and Seneca Scott (D), Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 72, joined Pawnee Mayor Brad Sewell for a tour of the Pawnee Nation
Museum and Pawnee Reservation.
Prior, Pawnee Business Council President Marshall
Gover presented each with a signed copy of the book entitled Pawnee Pride, A History of Pawnee County.
The delegates were also joined by Pawnee Nation employees Gordon Adams, Toni Hill and Dan Fields. Other
guests included Rep. Scott’s mother Rita and children
Harper (7) and Clay (5).
For additional details about the Pawnee Nation
Museum, visit www.pawneenation.org. For touring
information, call (918) 762-3621.
A display of feathers honoring the tradition of the Pawnee Tribe.
Phyllis Soxie Retires After 33
Years of Service
A piece of an
oak tree
symbolizing
Pawnee Nation’s
and
the Pawnee
Tribe’s establishment and
resilience.
Photo by Toni Hill
Photo by
Paigelyn Moore
A retirement lunch held June 26 honored long-time employee Phyllis Soxie who served as the Grants and Contracts
Manager for Pawnee Nation. Phyllis began employment with
Pawnee Nation in 1978 and served 33 years.
Family members and employees attended and shared memories and stories demonstrating Soxie’s years of dedication to
the Pawnee Tribe.
Photo by Paigelyn Moore
A traditional drum highlighting the face of a Native
American history.
Photo by Paigelyn Moore
Photo by Toni Hill
PAWNEE NATION HAPPENINGS
State Representatives Dennis Casey and Seneca Scott Visit The
Pawnee Nation Museum and Reservation
Phyllis Soxie poses with her son, Francis Soxie at her retirement lunch.
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Ronnie Cooper removes and reframes old inefficient windows.
Dusty Eaves (front) prepares the new trim boards
while Ronnie Cooper continues to reframe.
Dusty Eaves (left), Ronnie Cooper (right) and
Sonny (Arthur) Fields (inside) install and seal
the new, double -glass windows.
Summer Youth Culture and Language Camp Educates And Mentors
Submitted by the Education Department
Photo by Toni Hill
Guest speakers include Larry Goodfox, Herb Adson, Pat
Leadingfox, Deb Echohawk,
Adrian Spottedhorsechief and
Tom Knifechief.
The 2012 Roster includes
Devon
Chapman,
Joe
Chapman,Nolan
C h a p m a n , Te r r i e n
Exum,Gabreal
Garcia,Isaiah
Grant,Taylor Grant, Elizabeth
Jefferson, Tyler Jim, Jaden
Leadingfox, Patrick Leadingfox
III, Skidi Star Leadingfox, Sky
Seeing Leadingfox, Wicanhpi
02 Mountain, Kyle Pratt, Brian
Ramirez, Sherry Ramirez, Victoria Ramirez, Emerald Rice,
Karen Rice, Sabryna Rice, AnThe above picture reflects a portion of the energy and creativity possessed by the children following a puppet show
tonio Rocha, Brandon Smith Jr,
that entertained parents and guests.
Haeli Stevens, Cole Waller. Staff:
Phammie Littlesun-Language InThe Pawnee Nation Summer Youth Nation Education Department director, structor, Bunky Echohawk, Jasha LyCulture & Language Camp held June sessions promoted a positive and proud ons, Rosetta Clark, Jessica Leadingfox
18 - 27 offered many amenities. Ac- attitude about Pawnee language and and Paigelyn Moore.
cording to Freda Tippeconnie, Pawnee culture for the youth in attendance.
PAWNEE NATION HAPPENINGS
Photos by Dan Fields
TERO Provides Step-By-Step Instruction On Window Installment
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Yearly Exams… Have you Had Yours?
By Jaime Jestes
Diabetes Program Administrative Assistant
It is not unheard of to make
multiple visits to your health care
provider when living with diabetes.
Some may think that it is only important to have lab work done once
or twice a year. However, this is not
the case. It is recommended that
people with diabetes receive exams
throughout the year to help better
manage and control the disease.
According to Indian Health Services, there are exams and tests that
should be conducted on an annual or
bi-annual basis.
The annual, once per year, recommended exams and tests consist
of cholesterol, GFR (glomerular filtration rate), dental, eye, foot, nutri-
tion, and TB test, whereas an EKG
is only recommended bi-annually or
twice per year.
A person with diabetes should
have their A1c tested every three
to four months and blood pressure
should be taken at every visit. By
completing the recommended exams and tests, the chances for obtaining a controlled status of diabetes increases.
The staff of the Pawnee Nation
Diabetes Program along side Indian
Health Services strongly urges anyone living with diabetes to receive
all of the recommended exams and
tests.
As a way to help clients of the
Pawnee Nation Diabetes Program
better manage the disease, each client has the opportunity to participate in the Nike N7 incentive shoe
program.
The Nike N7’s are a walking
shoe offered to clientele free of
charge as all requirements for the
program are met.
The required annual exams/visits for the N7 incentive shoe program are: lab work – at least one
time a year, eye exam, foot exam,
dental exam and meter download
– at least two times per year. Documentation of annual exam/visits
must date within fiscal year Oct. 1,
2011 – Sept. 30, 2012.
TERO Serves Pawnee Community
By Dan Fields
TERO Compliance Officer
The purpose of the Pawnee Nation, Tribal Employment Rights Act is
to ensure fair employment opportunities for Indians, by creating employment and training options for members of the Pawnee Nation and other
Native Americans.
The Pawnee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) also
aids in the prevention of discrimination against Indians regarding hiring
practices within the territorial jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma as defined by section 03 (t).
In October 2011, the Pawnee Nation TERO Program kicked off its
Residential Remodel and Repair Program, (RRRP). The RRRP is designed
to improve the living conditions of
Tribal members while training young
men in construction type techniques
that will help them establish successful careers.
The Pawnee Nation Housing Authority provided TERO with the project house. TERO enrolled six young
men in this training program with
Sonny (Arthur) Fields as the instructor.
Skills gained include sheet rocking, hanging, mud and taping, texturing, painting and flooring. Several
additional projects are in the wings
waiting.
“One of the main objectives of
TERO involves providing training
and assistance to unemployed Tribal
members,” said Dan Fields, TERO
compliance officer. “The RRRP is one
way TERO accomplishes that objective and supports the entire Pawnee
Tribe.”
Recent projects include replacing
a ceiling damaged by water, treating
a wall board with termite damage and
replacing windows.
Services include home remodel
and the Red Cedar Cutting program.
For more information, contact
the TERO office at (918) 762-3227.
Please also notify if interested in a
custom hay baling.
Please see page 16 for photos.
If you are a client within the
Pawnee Nation Diabetes Program,
please provide all documentation of
the exam requirements in order to
qualify for the free Nike N7 shoes.
If you are not a client with in the
Pawnee Nation Diabetes Program
there is an option to purchase the
Nike N7 shoes for $55.
If you have any questions regarding the program, would like to
purchase shoes, or if we may be of
any assistance in helping manage
your diabetes, please give us a call
at (918) 762-4045 or stop by our office as we will be glad to assist you!
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Happy 10th Birthday Donnie Roaming Warrior. We love
you! Mom and Robbie Joe
Congratulations to Leah Bayhylle.
Leah received a Bachelor of Science
from the College of Human Sciences
in Design, Housing and Merchandising.
Leah is the daughter of Maurice
and Gwen Bayhylle, Glenpool, Okla.,
granddaughter of the late Batiste and
Anita Bayhylle, Cushing, Okla. and
the late Bill and Jo DeBolt of Glenpool, Okla. This is the third graduate from Oklahoma State University
(OSU) for this Bayhylle family and
second graduate for Maurice’s family.
Maurice oldest daughter Amanda (Left to Right) Leah Bayhylle and Amanda Coburn Bayhylle
Bayhylle Coburn received her Bach- both recived great honors.
elor of Science Degree in 2005 from the
College of Human Environmental Sciences in Hotel and Restaurant Administration. They
follow in there Uncle’s footsteps, Neil Bayhylle, he received a bachelor’s degree in Business from OSU.
The Bayhylle family is very proud of them and what they have accomplished.
Submitted photo
Photo by Joe Don
Congratulations Leah Bayhylle
Veterans Demonstrate Excellence, Dedication
“Some people live
an entire lifetime and
wonder if they have
ever made a difference in the world, but
the Marines (soldiers)
don’t have that problem.”
– Ronald Reagan
Submitted photo
Levi Star Spottedhorsechief celebrated his first birthday
on July 14, 2011.
(Left to Right) Brian and Stephanie Bayhylle pose prior to Brian’s deployment.
Brian serves in the U.S. Army, Co A (FSC) 120th ENG.
Photo by OSU-ROTC
(Right) Congratulations to Second Lieutenant Edward Echohawk and his wife
Danielle, on graduating from Oklahoma
State University May 2012. Edward received a Master of Arts from the College
of Arts and Sciences in Political Science
and Danielle received a Master of Science from the College of Science in Nutritional Sciences.
(Left to Right) Second Lieutenant Edward Echohawk
and his wife Danielle pose following joint academic
accomplishments. Edward serves in the Army, Infantry Branch.
(Left) We are very proud of Brian (Beau) Bayhylle, son of Thomas Neil
Bayhylle and grandson of Batiste and Anita Bayhylle. He has extended
his service contract for another six years. At the end of June, he and 3,700
other servicemen will be deploy. This will be Beau’s second term to serve
overseas.
Community Highlights
Birthday Wishes
Photo by Pias Spottedhorsechief
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Healthier Individuals Equal “The Greatest Nation”
By Chelsie Baldwin
VAW Program Coordinator
Photo by Paigelyn Moore
and
beneficial
to our couples,
our
families
and communities of today;
just as they were
in keeping the
lives,
families
and communities of our ancestors whole and
healthy.
If we raise
healthier
indiHealthier lifestyles can lead to more satisfying long-term
vidualsphysirelationships.
cally,
mentally,
Among the many Native peospiritually, and emotionally- they
ples, our traditional teachings were
are better able to maintain healthier
a source of strength and survival.
couple relations. A couple with a
These teachings helped us to underhealthier relationship is better able
stand who we are, how we fit into
to raise children in a healthy family.
the world and how we relate to the
Healthier families would contribmany things in the world around us.
ute to a healthier community, with
These teachings came in many
people seeking to live in better balforms. Some were teachings from
ance with each other and with the
an ancient time when the world
world around them. This results in a
was a very different place – before
community where people are watchit changed into the world we know
ing out for each other- making sure
today. Some were teachings of the
each other’s needs are being met;
natural world – lessons from the annobody goes without; all children
imals, birds, fish, plants and many
are kept safe; everyone shares the
others who were the original teachsame stories, the same lessons and
ers. And some were the lessons of
the same consequences; the commuthe life experiences of previous gennity draws together to collectively
erations – what they lived through,
face the challenges and hardships
what they learned and how they
of life; and the community shares in
pass this knowledge forward to help
the benefits of a cohesive extended
us survive and thrive today.
family caring for each other.
Examining our Native cultures
The Pawnee people believe that
and the many traditional teachings
life centers around the family; that
about establishing and maintainfamilies must have unity and must
ing healthy, committed, long-term
work together and be kind to one anrelationships- what might be called
other. Families make up the strength
“marriage” today – we find there are
of a band and all the bands must be
many teachings still available to us
strong to make a strong Nation. As
and many remain just as valuable
quoted by President Marshall Gov-
er, “Pawnee Nation is the greatest
Nation!” Accordingly, the community, families, and individuals of the
Pawnee Nation will live in balance,
love, and peace and maintained
throughout time.
The cultural practices of a tribe
provided consistent reinforcement
of positive teachings. For example,
grandparents were teachers; sharing
the wisdom gained through years
of life experiences. This passing of
wisdom is an elemental part of becoming an Elder. They could share
teachings about healthy relationships from their life experiences,
from ancient stories or lessons from
the animals- for example, the eagle
choosing a mate… it is a process of
course! An Elder taught and rolemodeled the importance of choosing your words carefully as not to
bring harm to another and to be
careful where you place your feet so
the generations to come will know
to walk in a good way. They shared
teachings of honor, respect and striving for the good of the community.
Aunties and Uncles were often
the disciplinarians, but they were
also good role models. The young
children modeled themselves after
the aunties and uncles. The older
adult modeled after the grandparents; often accompanying and assisting them through a number of
daily or seasonal tasks while learning the role and responsibilities of
an adult. Teachings and role modeling of healthy relationships would
be passed on through activities.
Parents were nurturers and primary caregivers, but were also the
primary role models for their children. A woman was considered sacred for her ability to bring new
life into this world. Parents taught
and modeled that to bring harm to
a woman or a child was one of the
greatest insults to the gift of life. In
part this was a recognition that we
are not simply making decisions to
serve our needs, but to serve the
needs of generations to come- for
some, seven generations to come.
Different lessons were learned
at different stages of life. As young
people approached puberty, many
cultures conduct ceremonies that
provide instruction on the changing
expectation for the young person.
This likely includes detailed information reserved for the responsibilities of manhood and womanhood;
we must teach our children how to
be a woman or man by example and
word. It is never too late to begin
this process with our children. The
best thing we can do is start today.
I challenge Piíta and Tsápaat:
as grandparents, aunties and uncles, brothers and sisters, mothers
and fathers: follow your ancestor’s
teachings and values, passed down
through untold generations. These
beliefs and values help keep our Native families stable, healthy and resilient. May we have an ever-growing commitment to re-awaken these
teachings and bring them back as
valuable elements of who we are as
a cultural community; for we know
that these traditional teachings and
values will bring us full circle once
again. May we always honor our
women and children. Amen!
For more information on domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking contact cbaldwin@pawneenation.org or call (918) 399-3310.
DHCS Says Thank You
On behalf of the Pawnee Nation Division of Health & Community Services (DHCS), the members of the Health Fair planning committee would like
to thank everybody who participated in the annual Health Fair, which was held June 29, 2012. We appreciate you taking the time to join us in making
this year’s Health Fair a great success. There were over (410) community members, along with venders, that attended the event. In addition, thank
you to all the people, vendors, and programs who donated a door prize. All donations were greatly appreciated.
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Tsa Kuru Shawnee challenges gravity.
On May 12, fifteen individuals participated in the Oklahoma
State University’s Outdoor Adventure Challenge Course. It
was a great day to experience
physical activity as well as team
building games. Lunch was
provided by the HP/DP Healthy
Nation program.
Following
lunch, the group accomplished
wall climbing, the zip line, and
climbed the wood pole 30 feet
high to jump out towards a trapeze bar. Fears were faced and
conquered!
Healthy Nation collaborated
and assisted with the Substance
Abuse Program (SAP) for Prevention Days which was held
Photo by Suzy Knife Chief
Health and Community
Service.
The camp for 2nd
- 5th graders was
July 16 - 20 and the
camp for 6th - 12th
graders was July 23
- 27. Both camps
were held from 9
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at the Pawnee Nation Wellness Center
Gymnasium.
Fitness and educational activities,
games and team
sports all took “Piece of Cake!” Words possibly spoken by Jason
North as he scales a large climbing wall.
place and
healthy
lunches
were provided.
F o r
more information
regarding
Healthy
N a t i o n ’s
projects,
contact
Z a c k
Martinez
or Suzy
K n i f e
C h i e f
“We’re gonna do what?!” Another team building game where all
at (918) participants must work together to go through the web to the
762-2153. other side, without touching the web!
Photo by Suzy Knife Chief
Photo by Suzy Knife Chief
June 29 - 30. The
Health Walk kicked
off the two-day
event and everybody
who participated in
the walk received a
T-shirt designed by
Josh Tillman, Pawnee Nation Fitness
Center attendant. After the walk, youth
activities were held
outside the Fitness
Center and a Prevention Day Horseshoe
Tournament
was
held the following
day. HP/DP Healthy
Nation also coordinated with
David Powell for the “Men of
Men” 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Following Saturday
night’s Pawnee Indian Veterans
Homecoming Powwow, a Sober
49 contest topped the night off
with great singing and participation. It was a very busy weekend but well worth it!
Other HP/DP Healthy Nation
projects included: “Maintaining
Homeland Ties” 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament held on July 7.
All proceeds went towards the
Seeds Preservation Project. HP/
DP Healthy Nation also sponsored a Summer Camp in collaboration with the Division of
Food Distribution Center Announces Changes
Submitted by: Florissa Kanuho
Food Distribution Coordinator
In May 2012 changes were
made to the FDPIR Food Package
that consolidated similar food categories into one and changed the
take rate of a few products.
The Quick Oats and Farina
will now be combined into one
category and participants will now
receive one package each month.
All pasta and rice products
will also be combined into one
category with a take rate of five
pounds per person each month.
This will now include the egg
noodles.
Participants will now receive
one 16 oz. package of crackers per
person each month.
Fresh, canned and dried fruit
are now in one category, with a
new take rate of 10 units of fruit
per person each month. The fresh
and canned vegetable products
have a new take rate of 11 units
per person each month. This will
now include dehydrated potatoes
Community Highlights
Adventurers Climb Walls And Zip Though Space At OSU
By Suzy Knife Chief
HP/DP Healthy Nation Coordinator
and spaghetti sauce.
es with the meat products. The
The Chunky Beef Stew has take rate will remain the same as
been moved into the soup catego- three units per person each month.
ry. The new take rate for soups
The fruit and nut mix (new
will be three units.
item) will be included in the peaThe canned and dry beans are nut butter and peanuts category.
combined into one category with The take rate will remain the same
a new take rate of four units of of one (1) unit per person each
beans per person each month. A month.
two-pound bag of dry beans will
For a more concise list, please
count as two units.
contact the Food Distribution
Frozen turkey breast (new Center at (918) 762-2541.
item) will be included in the choic-
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Pawnee Nation Participates In Inter-tribal Competition
Submitted by Mike Ortiz
Substance Abuse Program Counselor
Pawnee Nation representatives
recently participated in an invitation
inter-tribal softball game with the
Iowa Tribe courtesy of Gary Pratt.
The game was played at the
Iowa’s fields on a Saturday morning and turned out to be an absolute
blast. No score was kept and there
were no age limits involved.
Laughter was constant throughout the game making the experience
more than enjoyable.
There were a few outstanding
plays but there were a bunch more
that would have made the blooper
reel on Sports Center. Those of us
that are of “age” realized that “the
older we get the better we were” is
more than just a passing statement.
To help us ease our pain, our hosts
graciously provided lunch consisting of hot dogs, chips and drinks
(water).
We will continue to network
with the Iowas and try to continue
these types of events. Plans are being made to also sponsor a basketball game, not a tournament, at the
Iowas’ fields in August for any that
may wish to participate.
As plans finalize, we will pass
that information along and hopefully have even more participation.
Long term, it would be of great
benefit if this were to expand to other tribes in Oklahoma.
So we will continue to plug
along and see if this can become a
reality.
Black Bean Salad - A Great Summer Option
Photo by Monie Horsechief
By Monie Horsechief
Title VI Head Cook
Ingredients
2 (15 oz.) can black beans,
rinsed and drained
2 (15 oz.) cans whole kernel
corn, drained
8 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped and
diced
1 cucumber – peeled, chopped,
and diced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced or 1 T. lime juice
½ cup Italian salad dressing
Salt and pepper to taste
bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro,
lime juice, and Italian dressing.
Season with salt and pepper.
Toss, and chill until serving.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Preparation
Reading in: 20 minutes
In a large bowl, combine the Servings: 12
black beans, corn, green onions,
My Hands
Submitted by Mike Ortiz
Substance Abuse Program Counselor
My hands have done many wonderful things during my life. As an
infant I used them to explore the
new world around me.
Many times they told me what
was good or what might be bad.
They were among the first things I
used to develop trust.
As I grew older, they allowed
me to play games. I learned to catch
and throw with them. I also learned
to use my hands in communicating.
I learned to write with them.
I used them to help express myself during conversation and when
I needed to say something without
the use of words.
I continued to grow and so did
the ability of what my hands could
do. My hands became my tools for
work. I learned to work in the land.
I learned to operate machinery and
equipment with them.
Then the most important use of
all for them happened. My children
came into this world. My hands
learned to be soft and comforting as
I held them or I needed to express
kindness, love or support for them.
My hands also learned to be firm
when the need for discipline was
called for.
Over the years my hands were
required to do many things. They
defended me well in battle.
They expressed signs of warnings to those that may have had
desires to cause harm to myself or
others.
They helped teach new skills to
many that had need of my experience. Above all my hands were able
to express love and provide help to
family and those that may need assistance.
Then one day my hands were
led down a different path. My hands
picked up that first bottle of alcohol
or took the joint or pill or pipe and
took that first hit.
Before long my hands were
defenseless as they just accepted
whatever was put into them. They
forgot what it was to feel both the
good and bad emotions that they
had known before they were under
the control of alcohol and drugs.
My hands no longer were steady,
they began to shake and tremble.
They no longer felt love and kindness. All they know now is how to
get that next drink or fix.
Then something happened, they
Disclaimer: The above article is for informational purposes only and not meant to suggest any actions.
steered the car across the center line
and became responsible for ending
an innocent being’s life. On another
day my hands were responsible for
giving a substance to another that
took them on the wrong path. If my
hands were in control would any of
this had happened?
I realize that my hands only did
what my thoughts told them to do. I
understand now that I am the one responsible for all that has happened,
both good and bad. I understand
that I cannot change my past. I do
understand that I can change my future with the help of family and true
friends.
Again my hands have learned to
be productive and provide a guiding
source for others in a good way.
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DARRELL LAWRENCE RICE
May 5, 1950 -- May 20, 2012
Submitted photo
15 days.
D a r r e l l
served in the
U.S. Army and
was a Vietnam
Veteran. A printer by trade, Darrell worked at the
Pawnee Chief,
before going to
work for Indian
Health Services.
A member
of the Pitahawirata Band of the
Pawnee Nation,
Darrell was a
ceremonial and
cultural leader.
He
married
Cynthia Horsechief Rice on June
27, 1999 in Pawnee, Okla.
Rice enjoyed cooking, gardening, woodworking and most of all
being with his family watching
Darrell Lawrence Rice was
born on May 5, 1950 in Pawnee,
Okla. to Lynn Rice, Sr. and Rena
Goodfox Rice. He passed from this
life on Sunday, May 20, 2012 having reached the age of 62 years, and
television.
Darrell is survived by his wife,
Cynthia Rice, Pawnee, Okla.; four
sons, Darrell Rice, Jr. and family,
Stillwater, Okla.; Matthew Rice, Sr.
and family, Stillwater, Okla.; Ben
Stewart and family, Fort Bremerton,
Wa.; Bronson Rice, Pawnee, Okla.
two daughters, Annie Lynn Rice
and family, Stillwater, Okla.; Leilah
Ann Rice, Pawnee, Okla; three
brothers, Lynn Rice, Jr. and family,
Texas; Mitchell Rice and family,
Tulsa, Okla.; Tom Rice and family,
Fairfax, Okla.; two sisters, Clarice
Rice Tselee and family, Stillwater,
Okla.; Rosemary Rice and family, Pawnee, Okla.; 12 grandchildren, Andrew Rice; Adousha Rice;
Danielle Hawkins; Halla Hawkins;
Bryan Hawkins; Sabian Hawkins,
all of Pawnee, Okla.; Alissia Rice,
Okemah, Okla.; Matthew Rice,
Jr., Okemah, Okla.; Jo Anna Rice,
Stillwater, Okla.; Mya Rice, Per-
kins, Okla.; Jaden Rice, Perkins,
Okla.; Tristin Feathers, Ponca City,
Okla.; three aunts, Wanda Kanuho,
Pawnee, Okla.; Florence Goodfox,
Pawnee, Okla.; Elvina Wilson, Tulsa, Okla., plus a number of other
relatives, and many friends.
Darrell was preceded in death
by his parents, Lynn Rice, Sr. and
Rena Goodfox Rice; two brothers,
Jeffrey R. Rice, and Rodney H.
Rice; daughter, Lisa A. Rice; nephew Kyle “Jess” Mann and sister-inlaw, Lily Rice.
Services were held at 10 a.m.,
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the
Pawnee Nation Roam Chief Event
Center, Pawnee, Okla. with the Native American Church officiating.
Interment was at the North Indian
Cemetery, Pawnee, Okla. under the
direction of Poteet Funeral Home,
Pawnee, Okla.
GEORGINA ELAINE CAHWEE ROWE
Jan. 9, 1947 -- June 22, 2012
Submitted photo
ma Taylor Cahwee. She passed
from this life to be
with her Lord on
June 22, 2012.
Georgina was
the eldest of seven
children. She was
married to Jack
Rowe on April 18,
1969.
Together
they raised four
children.
She worked for
Georgina Elaine Cahwee Rowe
Creek Nation Head Start in its early
was born in Pawnee, Okla. on Jan.
years as a teacher’s aide. Georgina
9, 1947 to Mose Cahwee and Thelwas active in her church organi-
zations for Pickett Chapel United
Methodist. She was a homemaker
and loved looking after her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed
by all the lives she touched.
She was preceded in death by
her parents Mose Cahwee and Thelma Taylor Cahwee and sister Gwen
Cahwee Taylor.
She is survived by her husband
Jack of the home; sons Kevin Rowe
and wife Ellen of Sapulpa, Okla.;
Brian Rowe and wife Dawn of
Stillwater, Okla; daughters, Jackie
Rowe of Tulsa, Okla.; JoNita Rowe
and Anthony Lunsford of Sapulpa,
Okla.; brothers, Philip Cahwee and
Danny Cahwee of Sapulpa, Okla.;
Dwayne Cahwee and wife Yvonne
of Broken Arrow, Okla.; sisters,
Debra Cahwee and Carol Cahwee
of Sapulpa, Okla. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; uncle, Elmer
Taylor, of Bristow; aunt, Betty
Jones and husband Harrell Jones
of Kellyville, Okla. plus a host of
Pawnee Nation relatives.
Wake services were held Monday, June 25, 2012 at 7 p.m. and
funeral services were held Tuesday,
June 26th, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Pickett
Chapel. Burial was at South Heights
Cemetery.
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Submitted photo
Billye Dean Nelson
Feb. 9, 1926 -- July 11, 2012
Longtime Ardmoreite, Billye Dean Nelson, 86, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in
an Ardmore convalescent home following an
extended illness.
Daughter of the late John and Goldie
Mae Carrion Nelson, Billye was born Feb. 9,
1926 in Pawhuska, Okla. She graduated from
Pawhuska High School as part of the class of
1944 and later received her registered nurse
degree.
Of Baptist faith and Native American heritage, she was a member of the Pawnee Tribe.
Billye devoted her life to being a nurse. For
25 years she served in Pauls Valley, then at
Memorial Hospital in Ardmore, Okla. and
later in private care.
Survivors include her son, John Villines,
Shawnee, Okla.; her granddaughter, Christie Villines; her sister and nephews of Ardmore, Okla.; Connie Coburn, Buster Johnson
and Wayne McWhirt and a niece, Pam Tabor,
Moore, Okla.
Graveside rites were held at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 14, 2012, at the Highland
Cemetery, Pawnee, Okla.
Services were entrusted to the care of
Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home and Crematory. An online guestbook may be signed at
www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com
KAREN MAUDE HORSECHIEF
Nov. 30, 1952 -- July 7, 2012
Submitted photo
Kitkehahki and Chaui.
She attended Pawnee Public Schools and
graduated with the class
of 1970, then attended
Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, Okla.
and obtained her business degree and stenographer certificate. She also
attended U.C.O. in Edmond, and obtained her
Business Administration
degree.
She has worked for
the Pawnee Nation of
Oklahoma, Veterans Hospital in Topeka, Kan., and began working for
the Pawnee Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in oil and gas. She transferred to Yuma, Ariz. with the BIA;
worked in the area office in Muskogee in personnel management;
then transferred to the regional area
office in Anadarko where she completed 31 years of service before re-
Karen Maude HorseChief was
born on Nov. 30, 1952 in Pawnee,
Okla. to Vance HorseChief Sr. and
Elizabeth F. Justice HorseChief.
She passed from this life on July
7, 2012 at her home in Anadarko,
Okla. having reached the age of 59
years, seven months and eight days.
She was a full Pawnee, being a
descendant of all four Bands of the
Pawnee Tribe; Skidi, Petahawirata,
tiring.
She was a dedicated Jehovah’s
Witness for 30 years and enjoyed
talking about the promises of the
Bible. She really enjoyed being with
all of her nieces, nephews, “grandchildren," friends and co-workers.
She always made new friends and
renewed acquaintances whereever
she went. She really enjoyed raising
her three cats, K. C., Cato and Judakee.
She enjoyed watching the University of Oklahoma and liked many
sports. She played basketball, softball and bowled during her school
days, and also enjoyed dancing at
family “get-to-gethers."
Karen is survived by her sister;
Minnie Ruth Rice; aunts, Regina
Wilson and Neva Moore, all of Pawnee, Okla.; Susan Moore, Red Rock,
Okla.; uncle, Algar HorseChief,
Yale, Okla. plus many nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and
friends.
Karen was preceded in death by
her parents, Vance HorseChief, Sr.,
and Elizabeth HorseChief; grandparents, Will Justice and Dolly Sherman, and Delbert HorseChief, Sr.,
and Minnie HorseChief; brothers
and sisters, Darwina “Vale” YellowMule, Robert Jay GoodChief, Justine
Rice, Christine Collins, Betty Sue
GoodChief and Vance HorseChief,
Jr.; nephews and nieces, Randy
GoodChief, Sunny Sue Jessepe and
Crystal HorseChief; aunts, Verona
YellowHorse, Gene Little Sun and
Sadie Gonzales; uncles, Wilson
Moore, Levi HorseChief, Delbert
HorseChief, Alexander, Lewis, Ellis
and aunt, Adeline HorseChief.
Services were held at 11 a.m.,
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the
Pawnee Nation Roam Chief Building, Pawnee, Okla., with Bob White
officiating. Interment was at the
North Indian Cemetery, Pawnee,
Okla., under the direction of Poteet
Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla.
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JARVIS SNAKE LeROY
Nov. 28, 1953 -- June 27, 2012
Submitted photo
Tribe of Nebraska and the Buffalo Clan of the Ponca Nation,
his Ponca name was Ne-Ah-KeBah- Nonh (Race to the Water).
He was the great-great grandson
of Chief Big Snake and Chief
Standing Bear of the Ponca Nation.
He attended Ponca City area
schools, and then his senior year
he transferred to Chilocco Indian
School graduating in 1971. After
graduating from high school, he
attended Haskell Institute where
he played football and then transferred to Okmulgee Tech.
Jarvis married his
soul
mate Linda S. Mathews on Nov.
26, 1976 at the Ponca Indian
Baptist Church, officiated by
Rev. Eddie Lindsey.
Jarvis was a strong advocate for
higher education and served on both
Title VII and J.O.M Indian Education for more than 25 years. During this time he held the position as
president serving faithfully.
His employment included Titus
Manufacturing, Pawnee Nation of
Oklahoma and Ponca Food Distribution, retiring in 1996. Hobbies in-
Jarvis Snake LeRoy was born
on Nov. 28, 1953 to loving parents,
Evelyn (Snake) and Henry Logan
LeRoy in Pawnee, Okla. On the
beautiful morning of June 27, 2012
our father, “Papa” and husband was
called home and his spirit walked
into heavenly paradise.
He was a strong man of God and
never faltered in his faith. He was
an enrolled member of the Omaha
cluded woodworking, baby sitting
and spending time with his grandchildren.
In the 1994, his health started
to decline but he also was led to his
true life calling, he became a true
follower and gave his life to God.
He was a member of the Pawnee Indian Baptist Church, the Otoe
Indian Baptist Church and the Faith
Indian Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife and
love of his life, Linda S. LeRoy
of the home, Pawnee, Okla.; three
children, Amon I. LeRoy, Katherine L. Brady and husband, Thad
and Kristie R. Choate and husband,
Lance, all of Pawnee, Okla.; seven
grandchildren, La Rena May Cozad-Tawkoyty, Xander Blay Brady,
Ericka Jai Brady, Addyson Evelyn
LeRoy, “Baby” Jarvis Snake LeRoy
Brady, Tsa La Gi Dae Brady and
Sabrina Jaedyn Choate; grandchildren Alexandria, Destiny, Theron
Jr, Leland Chino, Jackie, Jonathan,
Frankie Lynn, Corbin, Cameron
Soxie, Darren, Elias, Jay and Gabriel Clark. All held a special place
in their “Papa’s” heart and prayers.
Brothers include Dana LeRoy, Shan-
non LeRoy, Bronson Roughface Jr.,
Sam Anderson, Henry Logan LeRoy Jr., Ivan Cries-For- Ribs, Wayne
Cries-For-Ribs, Robert Cries-ForRibs and Andrew Stevens; adopted
brother, Vann BigHorse; sisters, Diana Haddock, Claudina Downing,
Nelcine Warrior, Roxanne Cornell
and Rebecca DeHart; adopted sister
Freda Homeratha.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Henry Logan and Evelyn
(Snake) LeRoy; grandparents, Logan Henry and Susan (McCauley)
LeRoy and Henry and Ida (Wolf)
Snake; uncles and aunts, Howard
and Lucy (Snake) Cries-For-Ribs,
Levi, Katherine (Snake) Stevens
and Howard Snake; brothers, Logan
Henry LeRoy, Nelson Roughface
and Wallace Costello; sisters, Velda
McClellan, Gladys Pettit and Gladys Burris and grandson Malachi J.
Choate.
Services were held at noon Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the Pawnee
Indian Baptist Church, Pawnee,
Okla. Interment was at Ponca Tribal
Cemetery, White Eagle, Okla. under the direction of Poteet Funeral
Home, Pawnee, Okla.
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
mercies, and the God of all comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:3
Foster Care Provides Love And Hope
By Kari Little
Indian Child Welfare Director
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 asked to do a very difficult job;
to make a child a part of their family without knowing how long this
child will be with them. Although it
is not an easy job, it comes with a
sense of joy and accomplishment.
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 out-
side the home. All kinds of homes
are needed for all kinds of children.
Another great way to get involved
and help kids is through the Pawnee
Court Appointed Special Advocate
(CASA) Program. CASA volunteers are individuals who receive
training to be advocates for kids involved in the child welfare system.
CASA volunteers typically have
one or two cases to monitor, which
involves meeting with the children
and providing reports to the court.
For more information about the
Pawnee CASA Program, contact
Helen Norris at (918) 762-3776. For
more information about becoming a
foster parent, contact Kari Little at
(918) 762-3873 ext. 3.
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Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation Leadership Change
Submitted by Lindsey Teter
Tribal Developmental Corporation
Pawnee Tribal Development
Corporation (PTDC) came under
the helm of new leadership, with
Roger Smith being appointed as
chief executive officer in March,
2012.
Under his leadership, changes
were made and projects undertaken immediately that are already
reflected in 2nd Quarter financial
results. Impacts include increased
profits, increased tribal distribution, a re-investment fund for business diversification and reduced
corporate debt.
Increased Profits
At the close of the 2nd Quarter,
PTDC had a consolidated operational net income of $584,045 yearto-date for 2012. This is a 2285
percent increase over 2011’s yearto-date 2nd Quarter consolidated
operational net income of $24,484.
Tribal Distribution
At the close of the 2nd Quarter,
direct payments made to the Tribe
for January through June of 2012
totaled $350,000 in comparison to
$188,724 in 2011 for the same time
period.
Minimally, the corporation distributes $50,000 each month directly to the Tribe. Additionally, in-direct payments (rent, licenses, fees)
are made to the Tribe through other
departments and commissions. The
total payments made to the Tribe,
including direct and in-direct payments through 2nd Quarter 2012
totals $390,815 in comparison to
$229,024 in 2011 for the same time
period.
With a primary focus on a relaunch campaign at StoneWolf
Casino, the corporation is expecting to produce better results by the
end of the 4th Quarter of 2012. The
re-launch campaign has several
exciting elements including the
installation of 70 new games from
companies VGT, Bally, Konami &
Williams.
StoneWolf Grill is also being
“re-branded” as a barbecue restaurant with a menu that appeals to the
local demographic and differs from
other restaurant establishments in
the area.
A new sign with a full color 26’
x 18’ LED will also be installed on
Highway 412.
Tribal Buildings Available For Rental To Accommodate Community
Tribal Buildings offer many
amenities favorable for community and personal gatherings. Locations for rent include the Round-
house, Community Building, Camp
The Tribal Operations office is Monday through Friday excluding
Grounds, Multi-Purpose building, located at 361 Clinic Road in the Tribal holidays.
Wellness Center and the Roam metal building next to the old IHS
For arrangements, call (918)
Chief Event Center.
clinic. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 258-0548.
service opportunities
Commissioners
Pawnee Nation is seeking candidates for the positions of commissioner for both the Gaming
Commission, Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation Board of
Commissioners, the Environmental regulatory Commission and the
Election Commission for Chairman
and Teller. One position on the
Housing Authority Boards is also
vacant. Qualified persons for the
above posting may submit a letter
and resume to President Marshall
R. Gover, Pawnee Business Council, P. O. Box 470, Pawnee, OK ,
74058. For more information, call
(918) 762-3621.
Supreme Court Justices
The Pawnee Nation is also accepting applications for two Supreme Court Justices. Minimum
qualifications: (a) Be either: 1. Enrolled member of the Pawnee Nation, 2. The parent, child, or spouse
of an enrolled member, 3. Actually
domiciled within the territorial jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation, 4.
An Attorney, or 5. A lay advocate
who has regularly practiced before
the court as a member of the Bar of
the Court for a period of seven (7)
years, 6. An Indian graduate of an
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PAWNEE NATION BUILDING DIRECTORY
Building #64:
(918) 762-3621
• Pawnee Business Council
• Executive office
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Grants & Contracts
• Information Technology
• Tribal Planning
• Communication
• Indian Community Development
Block Grant
Building #68:
(918) 762-3378
• Gaming Commission
Pawnee Nation College
• Albin Leadingfox Building: (918) 7623393 or (918) 762-3383
• Staff Quarters Building: (918) 7623343
Pa<ee Pakoo<oo Building:
(918) 762-2106
• School Readiness Program
Pawnee Nation Housing:
(918) 762-3454
Tribal Operations:
(918) 762-2273
• Reserve Maintenance
• Building Rentals
I.H.S Housekeeping:
(918) 762-3605
Building #1:
(918) 762-3624
• Tax Office
• Enrollment Office
Pawnee Tribal Court:
(918) 762-3649
• Repatriation
• THPO
Health & Community Services Center: (918)
762-3873
• Indian Child Welfare
• Violence Against Women
• CHR/EMS: (918) 762-4641
• Diabetes Program: (918) 762-4045
• REACH US
Wellness Center/ Multi-Purpose Building
Family Development Center
• Title VI (Elderly Meals): (918) 762• Fitness Center: (918) 762-3006
4042
• Learning Center: (918) 762-3007
• Early Learning Center and care given
0-2 yrs: (918) 762-2489
Substance Abuse Building:
(918) 762-2153
Roam Chief Building:
• Substance Abuse Program
(918) 762-2541
• Healthy Nations Program
• Food Distribution
•
•
•
Fire Station
Pawnee Police Dept.: (918) 762-3013
Division of Natural Resource &
Safety/
Transportation: (918) 762-3655
o Environment
o Transportation: (918) 7623655
Cultural Learning Center (Berry Building):
(918) 762-3227
• Education & Training
Pawnee Tribal Development Corporation:
(918) 762-4832
Indian Health Services Directory
General Informaiton: (918) 762-2517
Same-Day Appointments: (918) 762-6548
Chronic/Rountine Care: (918) 762-6539
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