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Message from the President

NOWA!

Happy New Year Everyone!

In the week between Christmas and the

New Year holiday, the Pawnee Business

Council challenged the Nasharo Council to

a Handgame. Although the Business Council lost, everyone had a lot of fun and fellowship. We want to thank everyone who

came out to join us.

Herb Adson and his family had a Handgame as well and everyone enjoyed the

company and games. Many of our tribal

members reminisced on when our tribe

would have a Handgame every night of that

week during years past and how they would

like to see that come back. Taking initiative from the stories told Lilly Cummings

will be sponsoring a Handgame where the

women challenge the men and Herb Adson

and family have said they will have a Handgame as well. We hope that the PBC and

Nasharo Council will do the same and we

are looking forward to it.

Many of our young adults and children

started back to school and we have enjoyed

attending some of the back to school dinners and meetings. It is always good to see our young

Pawnee People continuing with their education, they are and will be our future leaders of this

Nation.

It’s always a good sign when we get to see our Pawnee People come home during the holidays, especially those serving in the armed forces. We had a Marine home for the holidays, and

it was really good to see him. Please remember in prayer all our service men and women.

Let’s not forget Valentine’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate those we love! I hope everyone got

their sweetie a big chocolate heart and flowers.

The Pawnee Nation has a lot going on this year. There was the ground breaking for the new

Law Enforcement Center and it is moving right along. Also the start of the refurbishment to the

Roundhouse will soon begin and we are looking forward to that. Many plans are underway and

we will keep everyone posted on everything coming up.

I know in the past year we had many folks who have lost loved ones, not just our own Pawnee

People but our Pawnee community as well. It is always hard to lose a loved one and my heart

goes out to those who are in mourning. Continue to pray for our people and community for with

our prayers, words of encouragement and compassion, we can find strength to live another day.

This year will be busy and we look forward to the challenges that are ahead. We are a strong

Nation for the tests and struggles we have faced, but we have overcome with strength and prayer

and we will continue to overcome the obstacles which are put in our path with perseverance and

the help of our people for we are the greatest Nation on the face of the earth.

Photo Caption: President Marshall Gover. Photo by Jamie Nelson

Pawnee

Business

Council

Members

President:

Marshall Gover

Vice President:

Charles “Buddy” Lone Chief

Secretary:

Linda Jestes

Treasurer:

Roy Taylor

Council Seat 1:

Richard Tilden

Council Seat 2:

Karla Knife Chief

Council Seat 3:

Jimmy Fields

Council Seat 4:

Carol L Nuttle

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Pawnee Nation

Communications Manager

Toni Hill

Media Contact:

communications@pawneenation.org

Cover Photo:

Front Row: Kim Adams (BUI),

Marshall Gover, Cheryl Lockstone

(Anishinabe Design)

Second Row: Steven Wright (BUI),

David Kanuho, Barrett Williamson

(Anishinabe Design), Justin Gallas

(Anishinabe Design).

Photo Credit: Toni Hill

Special thanks to Muriel Robedeaux.

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February/March 2012

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education

Feb. 6 - March 12 - REACH US will host a

Free General Educational Development (GED) Title Vi senior Program

six-week Tobacco Cessation Course on Monclasses are ongoing until May. Classes are held Every Wednesday and Friday the Diabetes

days at 6 p.m. in the Health and Community

on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 - 8 p.m. in Program provides blood sugar and blood

Service Building Conference Room.

the Cultural Learning Center. For more

pressure checks from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

information, contact Chris Hill, Youth Service

Feb. 11 - The Office of Historic Preservation

coordinator at (918)762-3227.

Every other Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m., will host a meeting focused on developing a

Elder’s Bingo will be held at the Title VI Din- Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan. (See

Pawnee nation College

ing Room.

article on page 7.) Meeting held at 1 p.m. at the

Classes are offered for eight-week courses

Pawnee Nation Cultural Learning Center, 657

starting in March. For more information,

Every other Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 Harrison. For more information, contact Gordan

contact Marcy or Staci at (918) 762-3343.

p.m. the elders will host a raffle/auction at the Adams at (918) 762-3621.

Visit www.pawneenationcollege for more

Title VI Dining Room. For more information,

information about PNC.

please contact the Title VI Senior Program at

March 30 - estate Planning Services at Roam

(918) 762-4042.

Chief. See back cover for details.

Health

Substance Abuse Program (SAP)

General:

The Pawnee nation will be closed Feb. 20,

Every Wednesday of the month, the SAP

The Pawnee Business Council meeting will be 2012 in observation of President’s Day.

support group meets from 7 - 8 p.m. in the

held Feb. 8 and 22 at the Roam Chief. For more

SAP building. For more information, call

information, call (918) 762-3621.

Visit www.pawneenation.org for additional

events.

( 918) 762-2153.

Tax Preparation assistance offered

Pawnee Nation will serve as a sponsor in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)

volunteer tax return preparation programs. Several Pawnee Nation employees committed to providing this service to the Pawnee

Nation and the Pawnee Community.

Services will be offered Feb. 6, 2012 through April 16, 2012. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Walk-in clients will be served on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and appointments taken Tuesday and Thursdays. No services will

be offered on holidays or weekends.

For more information, contact HCS Division Director/VITA Site Coordinator M. Angela Thompson at (918) 399-5156 or (918) 762-3873.

Help Clear The air

By Whitney Nuttle

REACH US Assistant

There are new and exciting opportunities coming through the Pawnee Nation REACH US Program.

Beginning Feb. 6, 2012 through March 12, 2012, REACH US will host a six-week Tobacco Cessation Course. The class will meet every Monday at 6 p.m. in the Health and Community Service Building Conference Room.

Also, the Pawnee Nation REACH US will host two M-Power Workshops, presented by the Osage Nation, on Wednesday, Feb. 22 and Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 10 a.m. in the Health and Community Services Building Conference Room. The Feb. 22 workshop facilitators will discuss Second

and Third Hand Smoke and the Feb. 29 workshop presenters will focus on Smoke Free Homes.

For more information, contact Whitney Nuttle at (918)762-3873, option #5 or Suzy Knife Chief at (918) 762-2153.

2012 american indian Festival of words

The 2012 American Indian Festival of Words will be held during the month of March. Sponsors include the Tulsa City - County Library and

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. On March 20, President Marshall Gover will present the “History of the Pawnee Nation Warrior “ at the Peggy

V. Helmerick Library located at 5131 E 91 St, Tulsa, from 2 - 3 p.m. Members from the U.S. Army Bravo/Pawnee Company will accompany

Gover. For more information, contact Communications Manager Toni Hill at (918) 399-1344 or visit www.pawneenation.org.

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The Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement Center Ground-Breaking Held

Photo by Toni Hill

by Toni Hill

Communications Manager

Members of Pawnee Nation Business Council, Law Enforcement and Anishinable Design

mark the building site. (L to R) George Horn, Chief David Kanuho, Gene Howell, Steve Wright,

Pat LeadingFox , President Marshall Gover, Cheryl Lockstone, Richard Tilden and Linda Jestes.

The Pawnee Nation held a Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the new

Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement Center on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at 2 p.m.

The event occurred at the new site, the corner of Click Field Road, Round

House Road and Heritage Circle Drive.

This new facility is funded by U.S. Housing and Urban Development

under the FY 2010 - Indian Community Development Block Grant. Pawnee Nation’s Transportation Department contributed additional funding

for the development of access entrances and parking areas. Construction

should commence this winter.

“This facility will not only benefit the Pawnee Nation, but the city of

Pawnee, the County, and the federal government as well,” said Marshall

Gover, president of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. “The Pawnee Tribe

will be on the forefront of helping with the economic development of the

City of Pawnee.”

This new facility was designed by Anishinabe Design of Norman,

Okla. with construction provided by Builder’s Unlimited of Tulsa, Okla.

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.

“Even though the Pawnee Tribe is a small tribe, we are the greatest Nation on the face of the earth,” Gover said. “We need to install this pride in

our children.”

The

Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement Center Ground-Breaking Held

Pawnee translation by Warren Pratt Jr.

“Even though the Pawnee Tribe is a small tribe, we are the greatest Nation on the face of the earth,” Gover said. “We need to install this pride in

our children.””

Marshall Gover ahee wakoo <eesa<oo, Pawnee Akeeta<oo chahiks ti kakoo ka<ee. Ti<i<i akeeta<oo kitoo’oo <a<eewee]at oosookoo. ]ahiks

ki<ee pakee ti<a.

Round House – Aka <a du tau

Construction- We tih ka <ooku

Photo by Toni Hill

Ceremony - <ahisee

Law Enforcement – Ee ku taku

The cake decorated with the new building design.

Winter – Pitseekut

Weather – Ka hoo <a <u’

Photo by Toni Hill

Word Translations from above article

Law enforcement officers and members of council during the ceremony. (L to R) Gene Howell, George Horn, Chief David Kanuho, Pat LeadingFox, President Marshall Gover, Richard

Tilden, Linda Jestes and Roy Taylor.

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Weight Loss Challenge Inspires Healthier Lifestyles And Competition

Photo by Toni Hill

off on Jan. 9 and ends March 12.

A healthy, complimentary lunch was catered by Subway in conjunction with the initial

weigh-in and registration. Forty-seven teams

engaged in the challenge, 94 members overall.

All participants are in teams of two and

paid an entry fee of $10 per person. Firstplace winners will receive the consolidated

entry fee that amounts to $940, in addition to,

$1 paid if members miss a weigh in and/or $1

for every pound gained at each weigh in. Second and third place winners will receive a six

month membership and three month membership (respectively) to the Pawnee Nation Fitness Center.

Weight Loss challenge contenders, (l to r) Brian Seigle, Freda

The challenge is based on weight loss perTippeconnie, Wilma Seigle, Lisa Gooday, Shelby Exum and Loucentage. The WHPP Advisory Board voted for

ise Stevens, gear up for a stimulating competition.

this portion of the challenge to provide a healthThe Pawnee Nation’s Wellness and Health

ier method towards weight loss due to each parPromotion Program (WHPP) Advisory Board

ticipant’s unique body shape, size, height and

formed the Weight Loss Challenge, which kicked

weight.

Photo by Toni Hill

By Suzy Knife Chief

HP/DP Healthy Nation Coordinator

Contestants Donald and Rheadon Poteet join another competitor by participating in a mandatory weigh in at the

Pawnee Nation Fitness Center.

The percentage of weight lost can be calculated by dividing the total amount of weight lost

using the beginning weight of the individual and

multiplying by 100.

Good luck to all competitors!

For more information, please contact the

HPDP Healthy Nations Program at (918) 7622153.

Congratulations To President Gover

Congratulations to President of the Pawnee Business Council Marshall Gover for his recent appointment to the Direct Service Tribes (DST) Advisory Committee as a representative for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Oklahoma Area. The DST Advisory Committee (DSTAC) is consultive

committee to the IHS Director that offers leadership in the areas of advocacy and policy interpretation for tribes that utilize IHS services.

Carol Nuttle Selected To Serve

Carol Nuttle, Pawnee Nation Business Council Seat 4 representative, was selected to service on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

(HHS) Self-Governance Tribal Federal Workgroup (SGTFW). This agency aids the HHS in creating agendas focused on increasing Tribal Self-Governance. With the assistance of Tribal representatives, the SGTFW seeks the assistance of HHS programs in determining how studies may encourage

legislation in the event that the HHS may not have demonstration authority.

Human Resources Application Procedures Change

In an effort to become paperless and more efficient, the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma’s office of Human Resources will now require applicants to

apply online at www.pawneenation.org. Applicants will be able to access a link to our online application. A valid email address is required in order

to apply for any vacancies.

For more information, contact Shelby Exum, Human Resource specialist at (918) 762-3621 x52 or via email at hrspecialist@pawneenation.org.

news from Human Resources

Pa w n e e

N at i o n

welcomes

Roberta Ahdunko was selected as Dispatcher/Administrative Assistant for the Law Enforcement department on

Jan. 23, 2012.

Jessie Britt was selected as Lead Teacher (3&4 year olds) for the Learning Center on Jan. 10, 2012.

Tammy Tubbs was selected as Lead Teacher (Infant) for the Learning Center on Jan. 10, 2012.

Louise Stevens was selected as Receptionist/Assistant on Nov. 14, 2011.

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Construction Update For The U.S. 64 Entrance To Tribal Complex

By Toni Hill

Communications Manager

Concrete beams form the foundation of the bridge. Picture taken Jan. 11, 2012.

manager. “This development could

also ease traffic burdens on existing

venues of travel without having any

known negative effects on business

revenue.”

The project is starting to look

like a bridge. The bridge work is

going according to plan, and the

Contractor is finished with the abutments, columns, beams, and upstream rip rap. The bridge deck is

being formed and the reinforcing

steel for the deck and sidewalk is being placed. This will take a couple

of days and concrete will be placed

just as soon as the weather allows

concrete placement. Other minor

construction activities such as metal

rails and approach slab curbing will

follow the deck work, along with

some cleanup, while the concrete

is being allowed to properly cure,

and tests completed. With continued good weather, this bridge work

phase will be complete by the end of

February, and then the second phase

will begin.

Any concerns regarding the

construction should be directed to

the Pawnee Nation Department of

Transportation and Safety at (918)

762-3655.

Editor’s note: Article updates

provided by Pawnee Nation Transportation Director Cecil Riding In.

Photo by Cecil Riding In

Brawley

Engineering Inc. designed the new

entry following specifications required by the Federal Highway Administration to ensure established

federal standards. One area

of focus included ensuring

that the project allowed for

proper water disbursement

to avoid flooding.

“This project was not

designed to compromise

existing business revenue

for Pawnee,” said Cecil

Riding In, Pawnee Nation

transportation

director.

“However, based on the

number of commuters that

currently use the existing

pathways, more than 2,700

Cranes larger than the men who control them are used to lay the concrete beams. Picture taken Jan. 11,

cars daily, the Pawnee Na2012.

tion

felt that another option

sion for more than a decade due to

was

necessary

to ensure safe and

Phase One of the construction of a need for additional access to the

unrestricted

travel.”

a bridge over Black Bear Creek by Pawnee Nation headquarters that inProject completion for Phase

Oklahoma Bridge Contractors from cludes Indian Health Services, PawOne

is targeted for April 2012. Very

Edmond, Okla. is now under way. nee Nation Law Enforcement and

little

inconvenience is expected reThis segment will involve the cre- Pawnee Nation District Court, Pawgarding

day-to-day operation alation of the bridge leading to Phase nee Nation College and many other

though travel within the work area

Two, pavement construction. This tribal offices and programs.

Currently, the only routes to the is prohibited due to the use of heavy

structure will eventually link the

Administrative Complex and the In- Tribal complex utilize the green equipment for clearing and dirt

dian Health Services Center to U.S. bridge located on East Harrison work.

“We would like to thank the citiStreet that turns into Agency road

64 East.

zens

of Pawnee for their support,”

This project had sparked discus- and Morris road is often blocked

said

Jim R. McCormick, project

due to railroad usage.

The newly constructed bridge will allow for greater access.

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Office of Historic Preservation Safeguards Pawnee Heritage and Culture

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By Gordon Adams

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Pawnee’s Council Oak from Nebraska Homeland.

In 2011, the Pawnee Nation Office of Historic Preservation assumed

responsibility for the activities of

five programs on Pawnee Tribal

lands which the State of Oklahoma

previously administered.

The fact that the State of Oklahoma released partial jurisdiction

on the Pawnee land and the Pawnee

Nation assumed that responsibility firmly established the Pawnee

People one step closer to true sovereignty.

This article will describe the

five areas of responsibility (bolded)

the Pawnee People now administer

through the Office of Historic Preservation.

The National Register of Historic Places (Register). The Register is the national catalogue of archeological and historic properties, the

places and things which influenced

the Tribe to become the People we

are today.

The Register is also the foundation for all Tribal and State Historic

Preservation programs.

Two important advantages attach

to listing on the Register. First is the

protection a place or thing enjoys

against destruction or other adverse

effects, and, second is its eligibility

for funding to help provide that protection.

Section 106 Review and Compliance. Section 106 Review and

Compliance (106 Review)is the largest, most complex part and the most

interesting part of historic preservation work.

Very simply stated, 106 Review

requires any agency using federal

funds, or requiring federal permits

or licensing that proposes a significant ground disturbance in the states

of Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska,

Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota, Colorado, Texas or New Mexico to submit a request for 106 Review to the

Pawnee Nation Office of Historic

Preservation.

The 106 Review process is the

teeth of Tribal historic preservation.

Federal funding, permits or licenses

are issued to agencies only upon

completion of the 106 Review process which flows from the National

Historic Preservation Act of 1966

(NHPA).

NHPA provides the legislation

that ensures all negotiations regard-

Photo by Gordon Adams

ing mitigation, avoid- tion efforts over the coming years.

ance or any other

Public Outreach, Education,

kind of adverse effect and Technical Assistance. This

agreement

between service is offered to academic, corTribes and federal porate, civic, governmental or comagencies are conduct- munity groups in matters of historic

ed in a government- preservation.

to-government manIncreasing public and inter-govner just as the United ernmental awareness and education

States would nego- of the Pawnee heritage and potential

tiate with any other threats is a powerful tribal historic

sovereign nation.

preservation tool.

Survey and InUse of media to distribute inforventory

(Survey). mation about tribal historic preserThe Survey is the vation issues and methods is impor“very thorough inves- tant.

tigation of the releProviding college lectures,

vant facts” mentioned classes, workshops and public and

above.

special presentations for groups

The content of the upon request is an excellent way

information collected to distribute tribal historic preseris called the Survey, vation information. Tribal historic

and determines whether a Preservation Officers also provide

place or thing qualifies for Register technical assistance on specific triblisting. The Survey includes maps, al historic preservation topics upon

photographs, geology, history, GPS request.

location, information on local flora

For more information, contact

and fauna and any other informa- Gordon Adams at (918) 762-3227.

tion available. After the Survey is

Ted Moore, Tribal planning dicomplete, the information is placed rector, developed the plan for the

in our database and constitutes the Tribal Comprehensive Historic Presinventory.

ervation Plan to be funded through

Comprehensive Historic Pres- the U.S. Department of Interior Naervation Plan (the Plan). The tional Park Service.

Plan

covers

our reservation, our trust

and restricted

lands, any archeological,

architectural,

historic, or sacred sites, as

well as historic districts and

landscapes

anywhere and

establishes

the goals and

objectives

for furthering

Pawnee his- Ceramics, more than 1000 years old, were used by members of the

toric preserva- Pawnee Tribe.

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PAWNEE BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING NOTES

Disclaimer: Please understand that

the following are only a brief synopsis of topics and actions taken

by the Pawnee Business Council

(PBC). The PBC minutes range

from seven or more pages. Due to

space limitation, it is not possible

to print the entire sets of minutes

in the newsletter.

Nov. 22, 2011, PBC Meeting:

Seven Council members were

present. Linda Jestes was excused. Due to deaths in the tribe,

the Council will shorten the agenda. There were no Committee

Reports, no Executive Director or

TDC reports.

Under Old Business:

Interview and selection of

the A&E Firm for the 2011 ICDBG

Project. The Council interviewed

three firms for this project which

is slated to be for the Roundhouse

renovation and water system upgrade. The three firms interviewed

were Robert “Buzz” Johnson, One

Architecture and Anishinabe. Anishinabe was selected.

Under New Business:

The Title VI Program has

identified a funding shortfall due

to a reduction in the amount the

grant was funded. They have requested an additional $42,053 be

provided to finish out the year.

They will need additional funds

for 2012 as well, but this action is

for 2011 only. Approved.

The Council had approved

(by telephone and e-mail) Roofing

bids to repair several roofs damaged by hail. The insurance payment has been received and the

work needed to commence. Council voted unanimously to ratify the

vote taken by phone and e-mail.

Dr. Joseph Bohanon visited

with the Council about the needs

and vision of the Pawnee Nation

College.

Resolution 11-85 was approved for the drawdown of the

2012 Annuity Funds.

Muriel Robedeaux reported

to Council regarding the progress

made meeting with the Elders on

the design and concept of the proposed Elder’s Center. This information will be used to submit the

grant proposal.

Executive Session.

After Executive Session: The

Council approved the Suitability

Determination for Gaming Commissioner Stephen Bird. His application will be forwarded to the

NIGC.

Dec. 14, 2011, PBC Meeting:

All Council members were present. Council members, the Executive Director, and the TDC General Manager provided reports on

their activities since the previous

PBC meeting.

The minutes of the Nov. 9, 2011

and Nov. 22, 2011 PBC meeting

were approved.

Under Old Business:

1. Theumba Lieb gave a short report on the Youth Football Field

and was requested to bring back a

business plan and other pertinent

information. The request to use

tribal reserve land for the youth

football program will be tabled

until this information is received.

Under New Business:

Resolution 11-86, Change

of Agriculture Lease was tabled

for additional information.

Council approved the purchase of taser’s for the Pawnee

Nation Law Enforcement officers.

The Council approved a revision to the fiscal policies – travel

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policy only.

Council approved a Government-to-Government Agreement between the City of Pawnee

and the Transportation Department to provide mutually beneficially services to both areas.

The Council approved a

plan to reduce costs and select

options for the Title VI Program

shortfall. These options include

raising the eligible age to 60 and

over, eliminating take out meals

except for home-bound patients,

adding one to two soup and sandwich days and raising the cost for

non-eligible participants to $7.

The Council approved a request to separate the budgets for

the Elder’s Assistance, Handicap

Assistance and Emergency Assistance and impose new requirements on each type of assistance.

The Council approved a

request from President Gover to

challenge the Nasharo Council to

a Handgame.

The Council approved the

2012 Holiday Schedule.

The Council tabled the

2012 budget approval and will

pass continuing resolutions at the

next PBC meeting.

10. The Council approved the

purchase of chairs for events at

various buildings.

11. The Council discussed the

Affordable Health Care, the possible repeal and the affects on Indian Country. Council agreed to

inform Congress to hold Indian

Country harmless and continue

the approval of the Indian Health

Care Act that was contained in the

Affordable Health Care legislation in the event of repeal.

12. Dr. Bohanon requested that

the Pawnee Nation consider forgiving a $25,000 loan given to

the Pawnee Nation College a few

years ago. This will be discussed

during the budget call process.

Dec. 28, 2011, PBC Meeting:

All Council members were present. All Council provided reports

on the meetings, conferences and

training they attended since the

last meeting. Executive Director Dawna Hare and TDC General

Manager Roger Foster also provided reports to Council.

The minutes of the Dec. 14, 2011

PBC meeting were tabled.

Under Old Business:

The Council approved Resolution 11-86 – Change of Lessee on the Agriculture lease at the

Tribal Reserve.

Under New Business:

Council approved Resolution 11-87 – Enrollment for 23 applicants.

Council approved Resolution 11-88 – Enrollment - Document Deceased members

Council approved Resolutions 11-89 through 11-109 - Enrollment for 20 Conditional Relinquishments.

Council approved Resolution 11-110, 11-111 and 11-112 for

the submission of the 2012 ICDBG

Grant Proposal.

Council approved a request

to purchase thermal imaging devices for Pawnee Nation Law Enforcement officers.

Council approved the purchase of a “Gator” vehicle for the

Property Department

Council was presented with

a Letter of Intent for a business

deal regarding payday loans. It

was tabled to get the opinion of the

PN Attorney General.

Resolution 11-113 and Resolution 11-114 for the appointment to the TDC Board were both

tabled.

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Pawnee Nation Diabetes Program Receives National Recognition

By Crystal Underwood

Diabetes Coordinator

Photo by Angela Thompson

This acknowledgment comes after a successful year of blood glucose screenings

within the community.

Although the number of participants has

steadily improved over the year, the Diabetes

Program staff continues working to improve

diabetes awareness throughout the community.

Listed below are a few screenings that

took place during 2011:

Twice a week a PN SDPI representative provided blood glucose and blood

pressure screenings at the Title VI Building

from 11 a.m.– noon. The screenings are open

to the public (diabetics and non-diabetics).

Participants were informed of their results,

(L to R) Jaime Jestes, Diabetes Program administrative assistant.

Crystal Underwood, Diabetes Program coordinator.

educated on how to improve glucose levels and

On Nov. 21, 2011, the Pawnee Nation (PN) overall nutrition.

2. For the first time, the Pawnee Public

Special Diabetes Program for Indians (PN SDPI)

was notified that we were one of three Oklahoma School Board approved and allowed PN SDPI to

tribal diabetes programs selected for a Commu- provide voluntary blood glucose screenings at the

nity Diabetes Screening Best Practice Revision 2011 Pawnee Middle School/High School Health

Fair. As a result, 14 students and six teachers

for FY 2012.

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were screened.

3. To recognize national health observances

throughout the year, the PN SDPI collaborated

with the Pawnee Nation Community Health Representatives, PN Wellness and Health Promotion Program (WHPP) Committee and the Indian

Health Services Community Health Department.

The goal was to promote personal health and

wellness. Also provided were prevention tips,

diabetes awareness and blood pressure and blood

glucose screenings.

4. Each year the PN SDPI sponsors 10-15

native youth (ages: 8-12) to attend the Native

Youth Preventing Diabetes (NYPD) Summer

Camp. In 2011, eight native youth were sponsored to attend.

The Diabetes Program staff would like to

thank all participants and organizations for helping and encouraging others to become aware of

the health concerns happening in our community.

For more information, please contact the Diabetes Program at (918) 762-4045.

FOURTH QUARTER 2011 RESOLUTIONS

#11-85 – Table Creek Treaty - Approved - This resolution is to drawdown the 2012 Annuity. Vote of six for, one absent, and one not voting. Nov. 22, 2011.

#11-86– Assignment of Agriculture Lease - Approved - This resolution is to approve the assignment of the agriculture lease formerly held by Tony Gordon to Billy

Bledsoe. Vote of six for, one abstaining, and one not voting. Dec. 28, 2011.

#11-87 – Enrollment - Approved This resolution is to add 36 applicants for enrollment to the Pawnee Nation rolls. Vote of seven for and one not voting. Dec. 28,

2011.

#11-88 – Enrollment - Approved - This resolution is to document 12 Pawnee Nation members have passed away. Vote of seven for and one not voting. Dec. 28,

2011.

#11-89 through 11-109 – Enrollment - Approved - These resolutions are (twenty) requests for Conditional Relinquishments. All were approved by a vote of seven

for and one not voting. Dec. 28, 2011.

#11-110 – 2012 ICDBG Project - Approved - This resolution is to submit the grant for the Pawnee Tribal Elder Center – Eligibility to submit. Vote of six for and

one abstaining and one not voting. Dec. 28, 2011.

#11-111 – 2012 ICDBG Project - Approved - This resolution is to submit the grant for the Pawnee Tribal Elder Center – Operations/Maintenance Plan. Vote of six

for and one abstaining and one not voting. Dec. 28, 2011.

#11-112 – 2012 ICDBG Project - Approved - This resolution is to submit the grant for the Pawnee Tribal Elder Center – Leveraging. Vote of six for and one abstaining and one not voting. Dec. 28, 2011.

#11-113 – Appointment to TDC Board of Directors - Tabled Dec. 28, 2011.

#11-114 – Appointment to TDC Board of Directors - Tabled Dec. 28, 2011.

#11-115 – Drawdown Funds from the P.L. Account - Approved - This resolution is to drawdown funds in the amount of $106,727 to support the Title VI Part A and

C (Elderly Meals and Caregiver Support) Programs. Vote: Seven for, and one not voting. Dec. 28, 2011.

#11-116 – Continuing Resolution for Federal and State Grant Programs - Approved - This resolution is to continue the 2011 budgets through March 31, 2012 or

until the 2012 budgets are approved. Vote seven for, none against, one not voting. Dec. 28, 2011.

#11-116 – Continuing Resolution for Tribal Operating and Indirect Cost Budget - Approved - This resolution is to continue the 2011 budgets through March 31,

2012 or until the 2012 budgets are approved. Vote seven for, none against, one not voting. Dec. 28, 2011.

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John KnifeChief: Pawnee arrow maker

By Karen Shade

Native American Times

Article reprinted with permission of the Native American Times/www.nativetimes.com

Photo by Karen Shade/reprinted with permission of Native American Times

flexible bow; they knew to gather the

straight dogwood shoots in spring on

river banks and cemeteries to make

arrow shafts. They learned to knap

points for hunting from flint, jasper

and black obsidian.

As a teen, KnifeChief was drawn

to art and often sold his paintings,

sketches, arrows and bows to help the

family with “diapers and milk.” As

Gala became older, the boys kicked in

by cutting firewood for sale and picking pecans for market. With the death

of his father in 1983 of Rocky Mountain tick fever, KnifeChief found

himself changed, even avoiding powwows and dances – activities Gala had

loved. They just weren’t a part of his

life anymore.

Years passed before KnifeChief

made another arrow. By that time,

he had two sons of his own and was

a Pawnee Fire Scout. Through the

Scouts

he joined the ranks of volunteer

John KnifeChief examines an arrow he’s just completed from his kitchen table in Chouteau, Okla. .

Wildland Firefighters battling blazes

throughout the country. On 9/11, fireCHOUTEAU, Okla. – The certificate of authenticity reads: “My name is John KnifeChief. fighters streamed into lower Manhattan to resI am a full-blood Pawnee Indian from Pawnee, cue people trapped in the fallen Twin Towers of

Oklahoma. I make hand-made arrows, buffalo the World Trade Center. KnifeChief knew some

spears and lances. I look forward to being your of the firefighters who died in that effort from

wildland fires. To the fallen, he made 40 tradiNative artist.”

Those few sentences say much about the tional spears but in American patriot’s colors

single father making a home for his five-year- and gave most of them to the New York City

old son in the heart of Cherokee country. It even Fire Department to remember those lost to the

attacks. Spears, he said, are symbolically thrust

says something about where his heart is.

“Elders say the veins in the arrowhead in the ground to mark the beginning and end of

speak of the journey you’ve taken in your life,” a war. The NYFD planted one of the spears at

KnifeChief said. Seated at the dinette set serv- Ground Zero. He kept six of the spears, some of

ing as a work area, he has already split a sin- which are on a wall in his home in Chouteau. He

gle feather cut from the tail bustle of a turkey moved there to be near his brother.

Being among firefighters means family, he

he shot with an arrow he made from a bow he

said.

carved.

“It’s just like having a regular brother and

After attaching the feathers, he binds the

sister, you get a stronger bond, I think, whenperfectly knapped arrowhead with sinew.

“My elders in my tribe say (to me) if I ever you put your lives on the line. People are

would’ve been alive 100 or 200 years ago, when different. They look at things different,” he said.

His own career as a firefighter came to end

they had wars – when they had arrow makers

and bow makers and different people that did soon afterward. Being hit by a driver on his modifferent things in tribes – then I would’ve been torcycle wasn’t the only thing, however, that

one of the main guys that they would’ve kept would change his life again.

About four and half years ago, KnifeChief

alive. Nothing would’ve happened to me,” he

was driving his motorcycle near Tahlequah.

said.

But things do happen to everyone, and the He recalls quite a bit considering the damage.

many relief-like rises and valleys on the surface It was dark, and a teen with his learner’s permit approached him from the opposite direction

of KnifeChief’s arrowheads say so.

As a child, KnifeChief’s dad was a farmer before swerving into KnifeChief’s lane. He rewho would often find arrowheads while plow- members flipping through the air and that his

ing the ground of his family’s land outside of helmet flew off.

“When that person hit me, I was laying there,

Pawnee. The late Dennis Charles Knifechief,

who everyone called “Gala” for his gentle and and it was like that out of body experience you

generous nature, gave them to his sons. The always hear on TV,” he said.

His third son, Charles, was only an infant at

boys kept them and took after their father, who

made bows and arrows as he had been taught by the time. He thought about him, his father and

his elders. KnifeChief and his brother, Charles many other things. He also thought about what

KnifeChief, learned to make their own toys as it meant to appreciate life. Afterward, he made

well as their father’s craft. They knew where to some changes to himself.

“I wasn’t a bad guy or anything, but I watch

find the bois d’arc trees ideal to make a strong,

what I say and I don’t … I do my best not to hurt

anybody’s feelings if I say something wrong.

It’s rough being a single parent,” he said.

KnifeChief has full custody of Charles,

who plays alone but for a languid black kitten

because there just aren’t any children his age

where they live. KnifeChief never expected to

be raising a child on his own.

“I’m 46, and he’s five. I didn’t want any

more kids, but I was (sent) to a wildland fire in

Atlanta, Ga., and came home and he’s what happened,” he said. “I wanted to take it easy, but

my whole life changed when he came into my

life for the better.”

He speaks to Charles in Pawnee, but around

strangers, he’s bashful to say much, yet happy.

“It’s just been me and him for the last five

years, KnifeChief said. “… Since I can’t work,

and he’s only in kindergarten, this is what I do -make my arrows and bows and go around different places and demonstrate how to make bows

and arrows and things. Pays the bills.”

While Charles is at school, KnifeChief

spends hours at the dinette set with holes halfbore at the edge, a casualty of the trade. He cures

the dogwood shafts with flames from a cigarette

lighter to set them straight. The smoky burn

marks that blacken the length resemble small,

smudgy fingerprints and are his signature. The

arrows, along with the spears and much larger,

sturdier buffalo arrows, are built for use, not

showcase, but the buffalo hunts Pawnee ancestors subsisted on are a thing of the past; and

KnifeChief knows that most people who buy his

work intend it for a shelf. There is little practical use for his buffalo knives carved from elk or

deer antlers today.

“I’m honored that I am one of the few people

who are still continue this dying art,” he said.

He enjoys teaching his tribe’s craft to school

and youth groups.

From the family land in Pawnee to wherever

his little truck takes him, KnifeChief and his

small, cheerful helper are becoming recognized

on the road. They will drive to a town, park the

truck and walk to different businesses selling

the arrows. What his buyers do not realize is

that they are fulfilling two needs: rent payment

and tradition. KnifeChief separates them as ideals, but understands how they merge to his family’s benefit. He’s not in for the money, but his

son’s welfare depends on it.

“Chaticks-si-chaticks.” That certificate of

authenticity he sends home with everything he

makes doesn’t interpret this old Pawnee saying,

although it’s prominent on both his letterhead

and in life.

“It means, ‘men of men’ or ‘people of people,’” he said.

In other words, everyone is connected and

worth knowing. With every work, KnifeChief

makes his introduction.

– Reprinted with permission of the Native

American Times / www.nativetimes.com

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TERO Provides Housing And Job Training For Native Americans

By Richard Tilden and Dan Fields

Pawnee Business Council Seat 1 Representative and TERO Compliance Officer

Photo by Toni Hill

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 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.

The Housing Authority of the Pawnee Tribe recently celebrated the completion of the

A Pete Moore III, Dusty Eanes, Devyn Echo Hawk, Sonny (Arthur) Fields and Ron Cooper pose in the newly

refurbished bedroom that they created. See additional pictures on page 13.

home renovation. Modifications were unveiled during an open house held Monday, Jan. 23,

at 124 Mose Yellowhorse Drive.

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.

“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.”

TERO workers have the knowledge, skills, and ability to handle most home owners’ responsibilities, no matter the size, large or small. The purchase

of a tractor and saw has been approved for the program. Approval is pending for the investment of a tow-vehicle which will be used to haul the tractor

to the job sites.

For more information or to inquire about services or the newly implemented Red Cedar Cutting program, contact the TERO office at

(918) 762-3227.

Anyone Notice The Helicopter?

By Gerald Woommavovah

Emergency Services Coordinator

Photo by Monty Matlock

On Dec. 15, 2011, Pawnee Nation Fire and Rescue hosted a Landing Zone class for firefighters, Emergency Management Services

(EMS) technicians and law enforcement officers.

The class was sponsored by EagleMed and held at the Pawnee Nation Fire Department.

Emergency helicopter operations are a critically coordinated team

effort involving emergency medical, fire, police and civilian professionals. Helicopter crews require assistance when selecting suitable

landing zones, warning pilots of any potential hazards and securing

landing zones during flight operations.

This course discussed some of the issues involved in selecting and

preparing an emergency helicopter landing zone and with assisting the

pilot in making a safe approach, landing and departure. The course

also covered procedures needed to allow fire, police and EMS workers

to provide quality care to the public.

Objectives of this training focused on developing an understanding of what needs to be done when someone is in desperate need to

be transported to a hospital in a short amount of time. Training topics Josh Daniel, environmental scientist, poses beside the helicopter crucial to aiding emergency situations.

included Selecting a Landing Zone, Touchdown Area, Helicopter Landing Zone Preparation, Landing At Night, Dealing with Wires in the Vicinity of the Landing Zone, Wind Direction at the Landing Zone, Personnel Safety,

Landing Zone Coordinator and Security, Landing Zone Communications, After the Helicopter Lands, Assisting the Crew, Lift-Off and Departure and

Information You May Need to Provide When Calling EMS.

Pawnee Nation Fire and Rescue would like to thank EagleMed for facilitating this event and all of the local departments for attending. Departments

that attended include Pawnee Nation Fire, Pawnee Nation Police, Pawnee Nation Rangers, City of Pawnee Fire, Maramec Fire, Blackburn Fire, Terlton

Fire and Basin Fire Departments. Pawnee Nation takes a high priority in quality training to provide safety.

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(Top Center) Chris Hill tries to hold onto an

orange. (Top Right) President Marshall Gover and Carol Nuttle pass a Lifesaver with the

aid of toothpicks.

(Above) Lead singer Herb Adson leads the musical accompaniment

as Tribal members participate in a War Dance.

Laughter, fellowship and

good-natured

competition

topped the agenda during the

Pawnee Business Council

vs. Nasharo challenge Handgames held Dec. 28 in the

Roam Chief.

The fun-filled evening

began with a traditional meal

followed by the first round of

Handgames. Round Dances

and War Dances were intermingled with breaks filled

with a variety of amusing activities.

(Below) Jamie Nelson (r) attempts to pass

an orange after receiving it from Aaron

Adson.

(Right) President Marshall

Gover (l) tries

to guess which

hand in which

Warren Pratt,

Jr. has hidden

a bead.

Pawnee Nation said “goodbye” to Lance Howell (left) and Robbie Hamilton (right) with sad

hearts and wishes for prosperous futures. Both

men served in the Information Technology department and will be greatly missed by Pawnee Nation employees.

The Community Planning meeting held Dec.

15 served as the first step in determining goals for

the next three to five years and resulted with information essential in the development of Pawnee

Nation’s Long Range Strategic Plan.

For more information, contact Ted Moore,

tribal planner division director, at (918) 762-3621

or visit www.pawneenation.org.

Photos by JToni Hill

Pawnee nation happenings

Handgames Promote Community And Teamwork

Carol Nuttle outlines the proposed agenda of the meeting.

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Photo by Steve Lewis/Durango Herald

(Left) Michael Knifechief, a sophomore music major at Fort Lewis

College, practices his turns during a recent snowboarding outing with the Native American

Center at Durango Mountain

Resort.

Photo reprinted with

permission

of The Durango

Herald,

http://www.durangoherald.com/article/20111218/

NEWS01/712189907/‘We-needour-culture’.

(Top Left) (Top) President Gover (right) stands with TERO RRRP members,

(left to right) Dusty Eanes, Dan Fields, Pete Moore III and Ron Cooper.

(Top Right L to R) Pete Moore III, Dusty Eanes, Dan Fields, Ron Cooper

and Dewy Echo Hawk stand in the kitchen they remodeled as part of the

TERO RRRP Project. . Complete story on page 11.

Pa<ee Pakoo<oo Program Receives Native American Attire And Crafts

Photos by Toni Hill unless otherwise noted

The students at the Pa<ee Pakoo<oo Program show off their new apparel and dolls. Complete story on

page 17. Children in all pictures include the following. Quinnlen Spears, Kimberly Ellis, Kinley Thompson,

Cora Pratt, Miki Shaw, Teagen Shaw, Milee Merrick, Aiden Jones, Jacob Brent Goad, Nehemiah Pratt,

Khaden Nuttle, Jose Hector Ramirez, Caleb Andrews-Nuttle and Kota Chavez.

pawnee nation happenings

Open House Held For TERO Project Home Renovation

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chaticks si Chaticks - FEBRUARY/MARCH 2012

Personal Thoughts

“are You For real?”

Submitted Anonymously

Submitted photo

group is

called a

clique.

A c cording

to Wikipedia.

com,

clique is

described

as a group

of two to

12, “persons who

interact

with each

o t h e r

Cliques that possess a negative foundation can result in less honorable acts of violence , such as paining symbols

more reguof allegiance on property.

larly and inFriends are easy to come by tensely than others in the same setbut good friends are hard to find. ting” such as work, school or after

We tend to group together based hours.

For instance, a certain group

on things we have in common and

may try to build a reputation based

become like a little family.

Qualities that we must look on power using intimidation, disrespect and sometimes even viofor in our friends are trust, understanding, empathy, honesty, com- lence.

Although people may think it

fort to be ourselves, enjoyment of

better

“to belong”, many times

one another and also the desire to

people in these groups or cliques

seek what is best for each other.

end up dealing with many presThe questions I pose today

are: Are your friends really worth- sures and rules. True friends would

while? Do they have your best in- not be so controlling!

Cliques give people who like

terest in mind? Fact is, we must

infl

uence others a chance to be

question others’ values when they

in charge, for good or bad. For

disagree with our own.

Remember high school and the those who feel more comfortable

cliques that ranged from the cow- following, cliques offer a place

where rules are clearly defined.

boys, to the jocks and to the skatIt is usually clear to members

ers? While most of us would like

what

they need to do to be acceptto think that we have out grown

ed. Sometimes that means sacrithose, many have not.

ficing freedoms and following the

Even as adults, we tend to

gravitate towards people that share leader’s desires rather than doing

common interests and points of what a person may feel is right. In

severe cases, group members may

view and form friends accordingtry to intimidate others to remove

ly. Some groups are flexible and

respectful, others are much more any threats and to retain power.

Gangs may also be considered

regulated. This type of classified

as cliques.

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, “Some

33,000 violent street gangs are

criminally active in the United

States today; all use violence to

control neighborhoods and boost

their illegal money-making activities. Actions can include robbery,

drug and gun trafficking, fraud, extortion and prostitution rings.” If

you are reading this thinking, “We

have gangs in Pawnee?”

Yes, we do!

Unfortunately, gangs and

cliques are becoming more savvy

and may use computers and social networking sites to commit

crimes such as harassment and the

recruitment of members. Other

acts include making threatening

and immature comments regarding

posted photos on a media site.

A person standing within the

group can also be threatened or intimidated by members. Most of the

followers cling to the leader not out

of true friendship but because they

want to keep their

position in the group.

But even the leader

can lose their power,

especially when they

abuse their power.

It can take a lot

of courage to leave

a group and decide

to remain on the outside, but you must

think for yourself.

Realize what ultimate consequence

and price you may

pay, hurting others or

looking like a chump.

Make sure your

friends are true. Ask

yourself

questions

like “Do I share his

Disclaimer: The above article is for informational purposes only and not meant to suggest any actions. The publication

of the above article does not indicate that Pawnee Nation or any of its affiliates share the opinion of the above writer.

or her values?”, “Do I truly believe in what I’m doing?”, “Have

my friends turned me into someone I don’t like?”, “Do people

look at me different because of my

group?”

As a child, my dad used to tell

me that I was who I chose to hang

out with. This advice turns out to

be very true. Even if a person does

not mimic his or her friends’ actions, reputations are still shared.

Do not let your friends pressure you into giving up things that

you love. Find a group of friends

that share common goals.

Have goals for yourself. There

are endless possibilities out there

in the world. Scholarships, trade

schools, college, all of which can

be accomplished at any age!

Be unique and know that inside

a clique or gang member may be

insecure. Allow this truth to limit

the power of these influences.

Those who hurt and act out

to others are actually just hurting

people themselves.

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Health & Wellness

Page 15

Start The New Year Off Right, Strive For A New You!

By Jaime Jestes

Diabetes Administrative Assitant

Photo by Rebecca LittleSun

First off, Happy New Year from the staff of the Diabetes Program!

As we begin the new year, now is the perfect opportunity to engage in a “fresh” start

to better your health, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

The diabetes pandemic is one that we must be aware of, especially since Native

Americans have a higher risk of getting the disease. There are more and more children

being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes as a result of diets consisting of excess amounts

of sugar and unhealthy fats, as well as little physical activity. As adults, it is important

for us to educate our children about diabetes and encourage healthy eating as well as

plenty of physical activity.

If you are a person with diabetes, these steps can help you take control and better

manage the disease.

Physical benefits do not stand alone when taking measures to prevent diabetes.

Mental and emotional benefits are also possible outcomes. According to the American

Diabetes Association, people with diabetes are at greater risk for depression, anger and

denial.

The Pawnee Nation Diabetes Program has a challenge for you… make this year

the best yet! Focus not only on diabetes prevention, but most importantly making a

healthy lifestyle change.

We are creatures of habit, meaning healthy changes are made for a short while,

Taking walks provides a multitude of benefit.

but we surrender to unhealthy ways and “fall off the wagon.” There are many support

systems out there; find what is right for you and stick with it! Join us as we promote healthier lifestyles and take a stand on diabetes throughout the

Native American Community!

According to the Mayo Clinic, by practicing these steps you will decrease your chance of getting diabetes: Become more physically active, eat more

fiber, eat more whole grains, lose extra weight, skip fad diets and make healthier choices.

For more information, please contact the Diabetes Program at (918) 762-4045.

Sources: www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-prevention/DA00127, www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/complications/mental-health.

Dear Tribal Members:

By Carol Nuttle

Pawnee Business Council Seat 4 Representative

Photo by Patsy Cooper (Pawnee) Pani Paint Horse Images

Foremost, please accept sincere prayers and wishes for a healthy new year filled with

much joy for you and your loved ones from my family: grandchildren, John Michael,

Dennis, and Alexis; daughter Angela and our sweet new puppy, Hu Pit Rit (she looks like

she has a star burst on her face).

Thank you to those who took part in our community planning session at the Roam

Chief Building on Dec. 15. We shared an extremely delicious dinner prepared by the

Veteran Cooks. Special thanks to irarit Mr. Jr. Pratt who agreed to facilitate the youth

group and also to Marilyn Feathers who helped facilitate the elder group, better known

as “the wise ones.” Consider going to the Pawnee Nation’s Web site and filling out the

community survey, it should only take about five minutes of your time.

God Bless

each of you and

your families as

we move into

another year. I Carol Nuttle’s grandchildren (Top L to R) Alexis, John Michael and Dennis. (Bottom L to R) Carol’s daughter Angela,

look forward to nephew Isaiah, family puppy Hu Pit Rit (she looks like she has a star burst on her face) and Carol Nuttle.

working with you

as we seek to

make a better life for our Tribe.

Submitted photo

Photo by Toni Hill

Chaticks si Chaticks -FEBRUARY/MARCH 2012

Jaci Gover (left) celebrates her birthday with sister-in-law Amber Martin and

granddaughters Faith Doty and Patience Clevenger.

Happy

Birth-

Photo by Dr. Sarah Knife Chief

Because you are day

precious in my Aven King

sight, and hon- Love,

and Dad

ored, and I love Mom

(Top Right)

you.” Isaiah

43:4

Happy Birthday Little Man,

We love you!

Mom and Dad

Aiden George Cozad turns 7 years on

Feb. 9, 2012.

Submitted photo

Community Highlights

Page 16

Dr. Sarah Knife Chief, Osteopathic surgeon, serves in the U.S. Army and is currently stationed at Fort Leonardwood, Mo.

Knife Chief was promoted to Major this

past October. Knife Chief is the daughter

of Dr. Charles and Kimberly Knife Chief of

Claremore, Okla. She is the granddaughter

of the late John and Lois Knife Chief.

Charlie Ray Whiteshield was born Nov. 20, 2011 at 2:55 p.m. weighing 7 lbs and 14 oz, and 20 inches long. Parents Jamie Suneagle-George

and Raymond Whiteshield are from Kansas, Mo. Maternal grandparents are Charles and Roxanne George of Ogden, Kan. and Sarah Lee

Suneagle of Manhattan, Kan. Paternal grandparents are Debbie Emhoolah and Raymond Nelson Whiteshield both of Denver, Colo. Maternal

great-grandparents are Beatrice Suneagle of Pawnee, Okla. and the late James Archie Suneagle, David George of Tulsa, Okla. and Berdina

George of Shawnee, Okla. Maternal great-great-grandparents are Lloyd and Betty George of Tulsa,Okla. Velma Smith of Pawnee, Okla. the

late Charles Smith, and the late William Taft and Rachel Crowchief-Eaves.

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By Marilyn Feathers

Learning Center Coordinator

have beautiful curtains with the Pawnee Star and appliqué, eight banners

with symbols and Pawnee translations,

aprons for boys and girls, shawls, camp

dresses, fur caps, vests, drum sticks and

baby dolls dressed in Pawnee regalia.

Our Pa<ee Pakoo<oo children are experiencing Pawnee culture through play

and lessons focused on the meaning of

the articles, including the significance

to the Pawnee people.

We would be very honored to accept donations of a cultural significance

that could be shared with our children

to strengthen Pawnee culture instruction. Stories, pictures, artifacts or impressionable childhood items would be

Shelby Helvy, Marli Reynolds, Mali Brown, Beau Buchanan, Kaden

Teter, Keiton Thompson, Alexis Garoutte, Windi Keepers and Dea- welcomed.

con Britt enjoy the festivities of the season.

The Pawnee Nation Learning Center children invited parents to a ThanksThe Pawnee Nation Child Care Program

giving

Dinner with all the traditional food

is off to a great start for the 2012 school

year! The Pa<ee Pakoo<oo Program has ac- items served. There was plenty of food and a

quired new classroom supplies and materi- good time was had by all. The children also

als that reflect the culture of the Pawnee Na- presented our Elders with a fruit basket for

tion. Thanks to the creative, skillful hands Thanksgiving. The Elders were very appreof Pawnee Tribe members Lisa Pahsetopah ciative of this gesture.

The children are also enjoying watching

and Monie Horsechief, the classrooms now

the building expansion go through all the

phases of construction. They are looking forward to the completion so everyone can have

more room to grow!

The After School Program is at the former Pa<ee Pakoo<ee site. It is nice to have

a space for our older children to enjoy and

work on homework as needed. The children

have learned to play our Handgame under the

direction of Mee-Kai Clark.

The Pawnee Nation Child Care Assistance Program (PNCCA) is also accepting

applications for child care subsidy. This program provides child care assistance to Native

American families who are income eligible,

working or attending school and residing

within the program service area.

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 the Pawnee Nation After School

Program.

For more information or to donate items,

contact Marilyn Feathers at (918) 762-6495.

Editor’s note: Please see additional photographs on page 13.

PNC Welcomes President Joseph Bohanon, Ph.D.

By Toni Hill

Communications Manager

The values of the Pawnee Nation College

(PNC) remain stable although the face of leadership has changed. PNC President Dr. Joseph

Bohanon, who joined the staff in August 2011,

lifts the standard of higher education within

the Pawnee community.

A member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Bohanon plans to combine the secular

world of education with the historic Native

American tradition by offering courses that

focus on Native American heritage along with

basic courses needed to set a firm foundation for many disciplines. PNC also offers an

American Indians studies program and various

outreach opportunities to engage with culture.

Bohanon received his doctorate in Higher

Education Administration from the University of Southern MS and a master’s degree

in Social Work Administration and Community Planning and his undergraduate in Social

Work from the University of Texas.

Previous employment includes serving as

the Assistant Professor/Division Chair and

Assistant Professor/Director for Bacone College located in Muskogee, Okla.

Courses developed for Bacone College

by Bohanon include Special Studies in AIS:

Southeastern Tribal Nations Studies and

American Indian Contemporary Affairs.

Classes offered at PNC focused on the

Native American heritage include “Introduction to Sovereignty and Tribal Government,”

“American Indian Mythologies,” and “Pawnee Language.”

Bohanon’s professional goals include the

accreditation of PNC and fund-raising activities to promote additional opportunities for

higher education to a wider geographical area.

He plans to achieve these ideals through the

employment of qualified professionals with

the necessary credentials and experience. Routine instructor evaluations to ensure a connection to the students will also be implemented.

“I have hired a person to focus on the fund-

raising aspect to generate additional funds for

the college which will enable PNC to offer

additional student services,” Bohanon said. “I

also have initiated procedures to ensure a successful outcome for our students.”

“I have always worked hard but felt

that I could offer so much more to not only my

two teenage daughters and son, but to others

as well if I continued my own education. I try

to instill the same love of learning to not only

my family, but to my students as well.”

Community Highlights

Pawnee Nation Child Care Program Celebrates New Opportunities

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The Title VI Implements Improved Procedures

Submitted by Sidra Atsye

Program Director

Photo by Toni Hill

(AOA)

for

threey e a r

project

(April

01, 2011

through

March

3 1 ,

2014).

The

funding

received

by AOA

is based

on the

number

of enrolled

L to R. Nancye Spraker-Johnson, Fern Eaglechief, Carol L. Nuttle, Patience ClevP a w enger (infant) and Jaci Gover spend time together at Title VI.

nee

Nation Tribal

On Dec. 14, 2011, the Pawnee

members

Nation Business Council (PBC) ap- that are 60 years old or older. Thereproved revisions to be implemented fore, in an effort to address funding

to ensure the Title VI Senior Pro- constraints the following changes

gram continues program operations were approved by the PBC and

and operates within the constraints implemented Jan. 1, 2012.

of the approved financial budget.

1. Eligibility Requirements

The Nation was awarded funds

Change: You must be a Nafrom the Administration on Aging tive American Elder 60 years old

Words Of Farewell

Photo by Toni Hill

By Sidra Atsye

Program Director

Sidra examines a gift from a colleague during her farewell party.

or above with a valid Certificate

Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)

card. This eligibility requirement

is the same for both the congregate

meals and the home bound delivered meals.

Reason: According to our grant

requirements by the AOA, the monies that we receive for funding is

based on the number of Pawnee

Tribal enrolled elders that fall in

this age group.

2. Non-Elder Requirements

Change (1): A non-elder consist of any individual 59 years old

or younger.

Change(2): Non-elder meal

donations will increase from $5 to

$7 for any individuals 10 - 59 years

of age.

Still Effective: The 24-hour

call-in policy is strictly enforced

for non-elder meals.

Reason (1): The Title VI Senior Program receives funding by

the AOA based on the number of

Pawnee Tribal Elders 60 years old

and above.

Reason(2): A food cost analysis report was figured based on how

much food was spent in preparing

and cooking meals for the program

and the original amount of $5 was

not covering the cost per plate.

3. Carry-Out Meals

Change: Carry-out containers will be provided for our home

bound delivery clients only.

Reason: This new policy will

reduce costs and allow Title VI to

stay within the constraints of the

program budget and provide a congregate meal.

4. Soup and Sandwich Days

Change: Soup and sandwiches

will be served once a week, four

times a month including days the

kitchen closes for monthly cleaning

and food inventory.

Reason: This change will help

establish a cost effective menu.

5. Program Activities

Change: There will be two

program activities scheduled per

month. A minimum of 10 elders

will be required to participate before transportation will be provided. Reason: This will reduce fuel

costs.

For more information, contact

the Title VI Senior Program office

at (918) 762- 4042. Office hours

are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30

p.m.

Throughout the past seven years, I have enjoyed serving as the Title VI Senior Program Director for the

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, but with much consideration, thought and prayer I have decided to continue my

education to obtain a Masters Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management as well as perfecting my skills in

the Culinary Arts. At this time, I would like to say thank you to the Pawnee Nation for allowing me to work

with a well-esteemed organization and to take care of our Native American elders in order to make sure their

needs were met. To all the Pawnee Nation programs that the Title VI program was involved with, thank you for

coordinating your time and services in assisting our elders.

I appreciate my staff from the past to the present for working with me, as a TEAM, in making sure our

elders were provided a good, healthy and delicious meal daily and working diligently to improve the program

to the best of their abilities.

Most of all, I would like to say, “Thank You!” to the elders of the program. Without all of you, this program

would not exist. You allowed me to get to know you and provided that trust in taking care of you. No matter

whether it was on the clock or off the clock, I tried to do my best for you. Of course, I will miss the program

activities such as our monthly shopping trips, cultural dinners and food shows that we all enjoyed attending

and it was good to see our tribal elders, smiling, laughing and having a good time. It was in those moments

which lead me to understand the phrase, “walk by faith” and I have done so, since day one and thanked the Lord

everyday for letting me be of service to you. I wish the Pawnee Nation every success in all future endeavors.

God Bless!

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The Elders/Handicap/Emergency Assistance Programs Implement Change

Submitted by Tiffany Frietze

CHR Director

On Dec. 14, the Pawnee Business Council approved revisions for

the Pawnee Nation Elders/Handicap/Emergency Assistance Programs effective Jan. 1, 2012.

Elders Program: Previously,

there were different assistance

amounts specific to age. Now, the

amount of assistance for all applicants 55 years of age and older

cannot exceed $400.

Handicap Program: Previously, this program was open to individuals under 55 years of age. Now,

applicants must be at least 18 years

of age at the time of the application.

Emergency Program: Previously, this program was open to all

ages. Now, applicants must be at

least 18 years of age at the time of

application. A crisis is defined as a

decisive or critical moment in regards to a client’s health and/or life.

Examples include loss of clothes

and/or shelter due to a natural disaster, becoming disabled due to illness or accident or a life-threatening sickness to self or an immediate

family member.

In order to maintain consistency, all Pawnee Nation direct

assistance programs are now income-based. Applicants must meet

poverty guidelines set forth by the

Department of Health and Human

Services (DHHS). Household incomes must not exceed over 150

percent of poverty level.

Applicants must spend their revenue during the calendar year (Jan.

1 - Dec. 31). Unused funds may not

be carried over to the next year. All

assistance checks are paid directly

to the designated vendor(s), not to

individuals resulting in no reimbursements.

Household expenses do not include property tax or home insurance. Acceptable utilities include

electric, natural gas, propane and

water only. Utility bill(s) must

be in the tribal member’s and/or

relative’s name that resides in the

home. Assistance is provided for

applicant’s current residence only.

The following must be submitted to determine eligibility.

a. Completed Elders/Handicap/Emergency Assistance application,

b. Invoice, bill or statement,

c. Pawnee Nation Certificate

Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) or

Tribal Membership Identification

Card,

d. Proof of income

- prior 30 days income

verification.

In addition, the

Community

Health

Representatives (CHR)

Program

received

funding for the Low

Income Home Energy

Assistance

Program

(LIHEAP) and Community Service Block

Grant (CSBG) Program. These programs

are funded by the

DHHS and are available to low-income Native Americans residing

in Pawnee County. The

maximum amount of

assistance per program

is $100.

LIHEAP provides

assistance to households for unpaid electricity, gas or propane

bills. CSBG provides

assistance to households with housing and/

or utility deposits and

medical expenses.

Below are new

funding agency requirements for both

programs.

Applicants

must

provide documentation

for all household members. Documentation

can include a CDIB

or Tribal Membership

card, Driver’s License

or Social Security card.

Recipients may not receive benefits from PN LIHEAP if services

have been received from DHS LIHEAP or another tribal LIHEAP

Program. One-time assistance will

be available per household per fiscal year.

The following must be submitted to determine eligibility.

a. Completed LIHEAP or

CSBG application,

b. Invoice, bill or statement

from vendor,

c. CDIB or Tribal Membership

Identification card for all household

members. If not, Driver’s License

or Social Security card,

d. Proof of Income--prior 30

days income verification.

For more information including

application procedures, contact the

CHR office at (918) 762-4641, or

visit at 400 Agency Road.

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Submitted photo

JAMES EDGAR HORSECHIEF

June 21, 1965—Nov. 15, 2011

James Edgar Horsechief was born on June 21, 1965 in Cushing, Okla. to Algar Horsechief

and Geneva Rogers Horsechief. He passed from this life on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011 in Golden, Colo. having reached the age of 46 years, 4 months and 24 days.

He moved to Kirtland, NM from Yale, Okla. in June of 1988, and on March 5, 1997 he

married Eva Horsechief in Aztec, NM.

Edgar is survived by his wife, Eva Horsechief; son, Algar Horsechief II; daughter, Aryana Horsechief; mother and father, Algar and Geneva Horsechief; two grandchildren, Xavier

Yown and Adryana Rose; brothers and sisters, Alexander Horsechief, Mary Shaw, William

Spotted Horsechief, Shannon Horsechief; aunts, Neva Moore, Susan Moore; nieces and nephews, Sara Horsechief, Dallas Horsechief, Lyshan Horsechief, Rehbekka Horsechief, plus a

number of other relatives and many friends.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 at Poteet Funeral Chapel, Pawnee, Okla. with Rev. Mike Clark officiating. Interment was at the North Indian Cemetery,

Pawnee, Okla., under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee, Okla.

DAISY SARAH CHAPMAN-IRON-MILLER

April 19, 1926—Nov. 29, 2011

Submitted photo

Daisy Sarah Chapman was born

on April 19, 1926 in Pawnee, Okla.,

as the eldest child to Henry Chapman, full-blood Pawnee, and his

wife, Lonie Tatum. Daisy passed

from this life to the next on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, having reached

the age of 85 years, 7 months and

10 days.

She was a member of the Kitkehahki Band of the Pawnee Nation

and a member of the Pawnee Indian Baptist Church. Having lived in

Pawnee most of her life, Daisy attended Pawnee Indian School, Olive Hill School (west of town), and

the old Castle School. At the age of

15, she and many other Indian students left from the Pawnee area to attend Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kan.

While at Haskell, she fell in love with Ted Iron, a full-blood Crow

Indian from Montana, and married him on Aug. 19, 1943 in Connecticut.

Four children were born to this union: Cheryl, Eddie, Bobby and Jan.

After divorcing Ted in 1956, Daisy took their children to Montana to see

their many relatives and friends. Ted was killed in a car accident on Sept.

3, 1963. Daisy's very special Pawnee friend, Eva Hand, also married a

Crow Indian, John Hill, and she still lives in Montana.

On March 24, 1962, Daisy met and married a young Sac and Fox

gentleman, Kenneth Miller. Two children were born to this union: Kenneth, Jr., Kimberly and adopted daughter, Kristan. Kenneth predeceased

her on Jan. 4, 1993 in Oklahoma City.

Two grandchildren that she kept and had a tremendous influence on

their lives were Kristan Miller and Dustin Eaves. She had several name-

sakes, granddaughters Daisy Stevenson, Samantha Daisy Roughface and

little Daisy McIntosh.

Daisy's greatest legacy is having a very loving/giving personality and

she also had a great work ethic. She was always busy, had a frugal nature,

loved to sew, dance and iron like crazy when listening to Country and

Western. She enjoyed flowers, traveling and her many friends and family. She loved her Pawnee Black Bears and attending all the games. She

enjoyed all her special friends at IHS, particularly Dr. Sanders and Dr.

Gumbs.

She retired after working at Munsingwear for 18 years, Vance's Restaurant, the Pawnee Tribe, IHS, Pawnee Municipal Hospital and Linda's

Day Care.

She is survived by her children: Cheryl Iron (Realrider) Hunter, of

Pawnee; T. Edward Iron and wife, Ruth, of Tulsa; Robert Dewayne Iron

and wife, Jennifer of Ft. Collins, Colorado; Janice Iron Fields of Collinsville; Kenneth Miller, Jr. of Tulsa; Kimberly Miller Roughface and

husband KC, of Morrison; Kristen Miller Stevenson and husband, David of Florissant, Missouri; brothers, Lloyd Chapman and wife, Rita of

Glencoe; Charles W. Chapman of Pawnee; sisters, Wanda Chapman and

husband, Raymond of Yale; Alice Wood of Stillwater; Millie Chapman of

Pawnee; Linda Jestes and husband, Ronnie of Pawnee; 22 grandchildren,

31 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, 19 nieces, 14 nephews, plus a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her husband, Kenneth, she was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lonie; four brothers, Basil, Thomas, Earl, and Robert;

three grandsons, Brennan, KC Jr., and Thomas Roughface; nephews,

Ricky Lee and Tyke Chapman; nieces, Lisa Gail Chapman, Marissa

Campbell and children.

Services were held Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at 1 p.m., in the Pawnee Nation Roam Chief Center, with Mrs. Lois Wilson officiating. Interment was

at the South Indian Cemetery under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home.

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ELIZABETH MAE MORRIS

May 6, 1924—Nov. 17, 2011

Submitted photo

Elizabeth Mae Morris, 87, passed away after her bout with cancer on Nov. 17, 2011

in Redding, Calif. with family at her bedside. Mae was born May 6, 1924 to Thomas J.

and Angeline (Pratt) Wamego in Twin Mounds, Okla.

She married Allen K. Morris, Feb. 1, 1946 in Columbus, Kans. She was a Pastor’s

wife, employed with the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board. They pastored churches

in Ada, Okla.; Shawnee, Okla.; Enid, Okla.; Lawrence, Kan.; Wichita, Kan.; Bell Gardens, Calif.; Hoopa, Calif.; Oakland, Calif.; and San Francisco, Calif.

She is survived by brother Perry and wife, Betty of Orlando, Fla.; sons, Zack Morris and wife, Victoria of Mcloud, Okla.; Tim Morris and wife, Peggy of Redding, Calif.;

grandchildren, Tali Quick, Wiyanna Hicks, Gabriel Morris, Aarin Morris and Ian Morris

and 9 great-grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother, Michael Wamego, and

adopted brother Joe Snake and sister, Lavina Wichita.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be a Wake Service set for Friday,

Dec. 9, 7:00 p.m., and a Memorial Service set for Saturday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m. at the Roam

Chief Event Center in Pawnee, Okla.; with Pastor Jr. Pratt presiding.

God comforts His people according to Isaiah

49: 13 where it states, “For the Lord hath

comforted his people , and will have mercy

upon his afflicted .”

Thank You Christmas Angels

By Kari Little

Indian Child Welfare Director

I would like to give a big THANK YOU to all the employees who helped out with the ICW Angel Tree! We were able to provide gifts to 23 kids

this Christmas. Your generous gifts made a big difference to these families!

If you loved the feeling of helping others, you may be looking for other ways to get involved with kids in the community. Indian Child Welfare

(ICW) is always in need of foster parents, for both short-term and long-term situations. If you are hesitant because you think foster parents need to

be perfect, check out the ad campaign of AdoptUSKids at www.adoptuskids.com. Their message is, “You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be a Perfect

Parent.” Though this is aimed at potential adoptive parents, the message is the same for foster parents. If you have the time and love to devote to a

child, you may have what it takes to be a wonderful foster parent.

Another great way to get involved and help kids is through the Pawnee Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program. CASA volunteers

are individuals who receive training to be advocates for kids involved in the child welfare system. CASA volunteers typically have one or two cases

to monitor, which involves meeting with the children and providing reports to the court.

For more information about the Pawnee CASA Program, contact Helen Norris at (918) 762-3776. For more information about becoming a foster

parent, contact Kari Little at (918) 762-3873 ext. 3.

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Service opportunities

Gaming Commission Commissioner Needed

The Pawnee Nation is seeking one seat (1) to serve on the Gaming Commission pursuant with Article Three of the Pawnee Nation Gaming Ordinance. The selected individual shall be appointed by the Pawnee Business Council (PBC), by resolution, and will serve as commissioner for the

Pawnee Nation Gaming Commission. Primary responsibilities include regulatory matters concerning the gaming facilities located within the jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation, it will include but not limited to licensing, minimum internal controls, regulatory issues concerning state, federal and

tribal laws and regulations, conducting hearings on regulatory issues.

The candidate will be required to maintain a Pawnee Nation Gaming Commissioner License issued by the Pawnee Nation Business Council and

serve for a term of three years.

Commissioners Needed For Environmental Regulatory Commission

Pawnee Nation is seeking two seats of Citizens Pawnee Nation who are interested in serving as Environmental Regulatory Commissioners pursuant with Chapter One, Section 102 of the Pawnee Nation Natural Resource Protection Act (Title 12, Pawnee Nation Law and Order Code).

Selected individuals will be appointed by the President of the Pawnee Nation and will serve as commissioner for the Pawnee Nation Environmental

Regulatory Commission (ERC). The ERC shares responsibility with the Pawnee Nation Department of Environmental Conservation and Safety for

planning and managing the natural resources and other services within the jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation.

Primary responsibilities include regulatory functions requiring administrative review, authorizations, and/or enforcement (administrative/civil)

as specified by the Natural Resource Protection Act. Additional responsibilities include assisting the director in developing and implementing regulations as authorized which are deemed necessary to carry out, implement and enforce the goals, purposes and provisions of the act.

The TDC, Election And Utility Authority Commissions And The Enrollment

Committees Have Openings

Qualified persons for the above postings may submit a letter and resume to President Marshall R. Gover, Pawnee Business Council, P. O.

Box 470, Pawnee, OK , 74058. Application process will remain open until positions are filled.

Photo by Stephen Jake

Pawnee

N a t i o n

implementation

a new venue for

communication

through

the

installment

digital

sign

created

enhance

notifications.

The

device

was provided

Claude

Neon Federal

with

funds

from the ANA

(Administration

for

native

Americans) Grant. The sign is located across from

the Pawnee Nation Fire Station.

Supervisor Training Allows For Personal

And Professional Assessment And Growth

Photo by Toni Hill

New Sign Enhances

Communications

Suzanne Spears leads group discussion during training.

Pawnee Nation and Pawnee Nation College (PNC) employees attended

Supervisory Skills: leading Though Functions of Management training on Jan.

13, 2012. The session was led by Suzanne Spears, instructor for Oklahoma State

University and sponsored by PNC. Topics covered included Personality Style

Assessment, Communications: Whole Messages and Creative Problem Solving.

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Pawnee Nation Food Distribution Serves Community

Submitted by: Florissa Kanuho

Food Distribution Coordiantor

The Food Distribution Program is helping our participants achieve good nutrition by providing over 90 food items. Our canned vegetables and

beans are low sodium. The canned fruit are in light syrup and we provide some food items that are low fat. Our evaporated milk will be changing to

evaporated skim milk, which is a rich source of calcium and Vitamin D. We also provide fresh produce and frozen meats.

If you would like more information on how to apply for the program, you can call (918) 762-2541. You can also come by the Food Distribution

office which is located at the Roam Chief Building.

Tribal Buildings Available For Rental To Accommodate Community

Tribal Buildings offer many amenities favorable for community and personal gatherings. Locations for rent include the Roundhouse, Community

Building, Camp Grounds, Multi-Purpose building, Wellness Center and the Roam Chief building. Rental rates vary for Tribal Members and outside

individuals and organizations. Prices range from complementary up to $250 based on both half-day and full-day rentals.

Reservations must be made in person and not exceed 90 calendar days in advance. In order to give another person or organization an opportunity

to reserve a facility during weekends, holidays and Tribal events; facilities may not be reserved for multiple or consecutive days. Locations needed

for official Tribal business are excluded from policy.

If a person or organization requires more than 90 calendar days to plan for an event, the person or organization shall be required to pay an advanced

rental charge to reserve the facility. Tribal Operations personnel shall not be allowed to reserve a facility no more than 30 days prior to an event.

It is the policy of the Pawnee Nation to give precedence in the event of a Tribal death. The Roam Chief shall be made available for the funeral

service and feast. However, the family will be notified that the Pawnee Nation program(s) retain the option to conduct Tribal business if necessary.

In event the family does not wish to use the Roam Chief, then the Tribal Roundhouse shall be offered. The Pawnee Nation shall not waive cleaning, security or key deposits for any Tribal facility. The Tribal Operations office is located at 361 Clinic Road in the metal building next to the old IHS

clinic. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding Tribal holidays.

For special arrangements, call (918)258-0548.

Advertisers And Feedback Solicited

The Pawnee Tribal Newsletter, Chaticks si Chaticks, is published every other month. The newsletter is mailed to enrolled members of the Pawnee

Nation, one per household or address. If no one in your household is receiving the newsletter, or more than one is being sent, please contact the Communications Office.

For more infomraiton, contact the Communications Office at (918) 762-3621 ext. 25 or via e-mail at www.communications@pawneenation.org.

Correspondence may also be mailed to P.O. Box 470, Pawnee, OK 74058.

Letters To The Editor Guidelines

A letter to the editor is meant to express your opinion or point of

view.

Length: Letters on issues of public concern should be 300 words

or less.

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

Enrollment Department

Change of Address Authorization

Guest Opinions: Articles submitted by readers as guest opinions

will be printed as such at the discretion of the editor.

Date: _____________ Date of Birth: ________________

Thanks: Letters of thanks must be generic and limited to events

of public interest. Lists of participants or sponsors will not be

published.

Current Address: _______________________________________________________

Limits: We reserve the right to limit letter writers to one published

letter every other newsletter.

Send letters to communications@pawneenation.org or PO Box

470, Pawnee, OK 74058. They must be signed and should

include your full address, e-mail address and a phone number for

verification of authorship.

Disclaimer: The Chaticks si Chaticks reserves the right to edit or

withhold from publication any letter for any reason whatsoever.

Once received, all letters become the possession of Chaticks si

Chaticks. Letters reflect the opinion of the author only.

Name: _________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Comments: ___________________________________________________________

______________________________________________

Signature of enrolled member or guardian

Mail to:

P.O. Box 470, Pawnee, OK 74058

PAWNEE NATION BUILDING DIRECTORY

Building #64:

(918) 762-3621

• Pawnee Business Council

• Executive office

• Finance

• Human resource

• Grants & Contracts

• information Technology

• Tribal Planning

• Communication

• indian Community Development Block Grant

Building #68:

(918) 762-3378

• Gaming Commission

Pawnee Nation College

• albin leadingfox Building:

(918) 762-3393,3363

• staff Quarters Building:

(918) 762-3343

Free estate Planning offered

The Oklahoma City University School of Law is offering estate

planning services under the supervision of a licensed attorney and

clinical law professor. - Any American Indian who is a resident of the

State of Oklahoma is eligible, although preference is given to those

who own Indian land.

Representatives will be in Pawnee, Okla. at the Roam Chief Center

on March 30. Other dates include March 2 in Concho, Okla.; March

9 at the Iowa Tribe located in Perkins, Okla.; March 16 in Anadarko,

Okla. and April 13 in Oklahoma City, Okla.

For more information, contact Lori Harless, program coordinator

of the American Indian Wills Clinic at (405) 208-5017.

Pa<ee Pakoo<oo Building:

(918) 762-2106

• school readiness Program

Pawnee Nation Housing:

(918) 762-3454

Tribal Operations:

(918) 762-2273

• reserve Maintenance

• Building rentals

I.H.S Housekeeping:

(918) 762-3605

Building #1:

(918) 762-3624

• Tax Office

• Enrollment Office

Pawnee Tribal Court:

(918) 762-3649

Wellness Center/ Multi-Purpose

Building

• Title Vi (elderly Meals):

(918) 762-4042

•

early learning Center and

care given 0-2 yrs: (918)

762-2489

Roam Chief Building:

(918) 762-2541

• Food Distribution

•

Fire Station

Pawnee Police Dept.: (918)

762-3013

Division of natural resource & safety/Transportation: (918) 762-3655

o Environment

o Transportation: (918)

762-3655

Cultural Learning Center (Berry

Building):

(918) 762-3227

• education & Training

• repatriation

• THPo

Health & Community Services Center: (918) 762-3873

• indian Child welfare

• Violence against women

• CHr/eMs: (918) 762-4641

• Diabetes Program: (918)

762-4045

• reaCH us

Family Development Center

• Fitness Center: (918) 7623000

• learning Center: (918) 7623007

Substance Abuse Building:

(918) 762-2153

• substance abuse Program

• Healthy nations Program

Pawnee Tribal Development

Corporation: (918) 762-4832

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.