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SAC and FOX NEWS

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Phone: 918-968-3526 • 920963 S. Hwy. 99, Bldg. A • Stroud, OK 74079 • Vol. 45 • No. 1 • January 2023

Four Receive AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors

The 14th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder

Honors event honored 40 Native American elders from 20

Oklahoma tribal nations for

their achievements, community

service and impact. Sac and Fox

Elvis Ellis, Zack Morris, Nancy Nullake, Curtis Wakolee

Nation tribal elders receiving

honors were Elvis E. Ellis, Zack

Morris, Nancy Nullake and Curtis Wakolee.

Shown left to right are AARP OK State President Jim Randall,

former AARP Oklahoma Executive Council Member Tewanna

Edwards, an unidentified attendee, AARP Oklahoma Associate State Director Mashell Sourjohn and Jr. Miss Indian Oklahoma City Aubrey Elaine Berry. Seated is Elvis E. Ellis.

(Photo by Jerry Hymer Photography)

The ceremony was held in

Oklahoma City at the First

Americans Museum on November 12. AARP Oklahoma

State Director Sean Voskuhl

welcomed the 350 attendees.

He said the Native American

Elder Honors was established to

memorialize the work and contributions of elders who inspire

future generations.

“Whether they are well

known or exhibit quiet devotion

to family and community, all

our honorees represent the love

of family, dedication to culture

and respect for all. And today,

more than ever, I think we can

all agree, we could all use a little

more of that,” Voskuhl said.

Bishop David Wilson presented the 2022 AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honor medallions to 39 individuals

from 20 tribal nations. On hand

to congratulate the honorees

were AARP State President Jim

Randall, AARP Oklahoma Associate State Director Mashell

Sourjohn, former AARP Oklahoma Executive Council Member Tewanna Edwards and Jr.

Miss Indian Oklahoma City Aubrey Elaine Berry.

The 14th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honor recipients included

teachers, veterans, artists, tribal

leaders, culture preservationists

and everyday heroes.

“These honored elders embody AARP’s mission and,

through example, motivate oth-

ers to follow suit and selflessly

serve their communities,” Voskuhl said. “Individually, their

accomplishments are remarkable. In totality, their impact is

breathtaking throughout Indian

Country and our nation.”

Following are profiles included in the awards program for the

Sac and Fox honorees:

• Elvis E. Ellis joined the National Guard in high school and

immediately began active duty

when the 45th Division was

mobilized. He was stationed

worldwide for 25 years while

serving in the U. S. Army and

Air Force. Following his retirement, Mr. Ellis worked for 21

years at Tinker Air Force Base.

Mr. Ellis followed in his father’s footsteps as chief of the

Fish Clan, He also served as

chairman and secretary of the

Sac and Fox Elders Advisory

Committee.

Mr. Ellis currently serves as

the Native American Graves

Protection and Repatriation Act

Committee chairman.

• Zack Morris is a member

of the Sac and Fox Nation. Mr.

Morris shares his wisdom as an

educator, teaching information

on Native American ways and

Native American people. He

also shares his spiritual expressions through tribal rituals, such

as sweat lodges for individuals

in need of healing and relief.

Mr. Morris has acted in seven

movies and four Native-themed

plays. He is a Southern Straight

Dancer and has traveled to 16

foreign countries with Native

dance troupes.

• Nancy Nullake is one of the

few remaining full-blooded Sac

and Fox members. Ms. Nullake

is known as a motivator and

supporter of younger generations. She is an active member

of the Sac and Fox tribal elder

activities.

Ms. Nullake received her education from the University of

Central Oklahoma. She spent

her career with the KM Corporation, from which she retired.

She was also employed with

the Sac and Fox Nation for 20

years. Ms. Nullake prides herself on her family, and enjoys

traveling. She is a faithful fan

of the Thunder basketball team.

• Curtis (Dagwood) Wakolee is a full-blooded member of

the Sac and Fox Nation. Mr.

Wakolee made his home in California. He worked in business

management and ultimately retired from Exxon Corporation.

His pastime after retiring was

traveling, and his vacations took

him to Hawaii, the Virgin Islands and a European cruise.

Mr. Wakolee’s travels also

brought him back home to

Shawnee, where he spends time

with his grandchildren and family. Mr. Wakolee serves as an

officer with the Sac and Fox

Color Guard, a tribute to his

time in the U. S. Army where

he served as a medic. He is also

an active member of the tribal

elders, and enjoys participating

in Sac and Fox Nation programs

and events.

BIA Proposes New Regulations for

Shown left to right are AARP OK State President Jim RanTrust, Gaming Compact Processes

dall, Zack Morris, former AARP Oklahoma Executive Council Member Tewanna Edwards, AARP Oklahoma Associate

State Director Mashell Sourjohn and Jr. Miss Indian Oklahoma City Aubrey Elaine Berry. (Photo by Jerry Hymer Photography)

Shown left to right are AARP OK State President Jim Randall,

Nancy Nullake, former AARP Oklahoma Executive Council

Member Tewanna Edwards, AARP Oklahoma Associate State

Director Mashell Sourjohn and Jr. Miss Indian Oklahoma City

Aubrey Elaine Berry. (Photo by Jerry Hymer Photography)

Shown left to right are AARP OK State President Jim Randall,

Curtis Wakolee, former AARP Oklahoma Executive Council

Member Tewanna Edwards, AARP Oklahoma Associate State

Director Mashell Sourjohn and Jr. Miss Indian Oklahoma City

Aubrey Elaine Berry. (Photo by Jerry Hymer Photography)

The Department of the Interior’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs on Dec.

5 announced the publication of

proposed revisions to two regulations, one regarding the fee-totrust process and one regarding

Class III gaming compacts. The

updated regulations will provide clearer and more efficient

processes for Tribes that are applying to place land into trust or

enter into gaming compacts.

“The Biden-Harris administration promised to make it

easier for Tribes to place land

into trust, and that’s what we’re

doing. Taking land into trust

on behalf of Tribes is critical

for Tribal sovereignty, self-determination, preservation of

history and culture, economic development, well-being of

Tribal citizens, and to help right

the wrongs of past policy,” said

Assistant Secretary Bryan Newland.

“The federal government has

a treaty and trust responsibility

to protect tribal sovereignty and

revitalize Tribal communities by

strengthening their homelands

and economic self-sufficiency

through a timely and efficient

process for taking land into trust

and providing clarity on Class

III gaming compact negotiations. We look forward to additional feedback from Tribes as

we finalize these amendments.”

The proposed rules reflect input and recommendations provided by Tribes during consultations held earlier this year. The

Department will conduct further

Tribal consultation before the

regulations are finalized.

Fee-to-trust land acquisitions,

also called “land-into-trust,”

transfer a land title to the federal government to be held in

trust for the benefit of an individual or Tribe. Acquisition of

land in trust is essential to Tribal

self-determination and will help

maximize the Tribe’s eligibility for federal services and programs.

Federal policies dating back

more than a century have eroded the land base of Indian Tribes

across the United States. By

placing lands into trust status

through the Department, Tribes

can reacquire lands within or

near their reservations, establish

a land base for Tribal communities and clarify jurisdiction over

their lands. Tribes have faced

delays and increasing costs in

efforts to develop housing projects, manage law enforcement

agencies, and develop local

economies as a result of unnecessary hurdles in the land-intotrust process.

The changes being con-

sidered to 25 C.F.R. Part 151

would lead to a more efficient,

less cumbersome, and less expensive fee-to-trust process by

clarifying the Secretary of the

Interior’s authority to take land

in trust for Tribes, reducing processing time, and establishing

clear decision-making criteria.

The proposed amendments also

place an express focus on taking

land into trust for conservation

purposes.

The proposed changes would

build on action taken by Secretary Deb Haaland in her first

month in office to improve land

in trust process. In April 2021,

Secretary Haaland issued Secretary’s Order 3400, which re-delegates the authority to review

and approve applications to

place land into trust to the Bureau of Indian Affairs regional

directors.

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Sac and Fox News

The Sac & Fox News is the monthly

publication of the Sac & Fox Nation,

located on SH 99, six miles south of

Stroud, OK.

Mailing address:

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Administration Building

920963 S Hwy 99 Bldg A

Stroud, OK 74079

Phone: 918-968-3526

Fax: 918-968-4837

The Sac & Fox News is the official

publication of the Sac and Fox

Nation. Our mission is to meet all

tribal members information needs

concerning the Nation.

The Sac & Fox News is mailed free,

one per address, to enrolled Sac and

Fox tribal members. Paid subscriptions

are available for $12.00 annually.

Editorial statements, guest columns,

and letters to the editor published in

this newspaper contain the opinions

of the writers. These opinions do not

necessarily reflect the opinions of

the Sac and Fox News staff or any

elected official or department of tribal

government or administration.

The Sac and Fox News reserves the

right to refuse publication of letters to

the editor. All editorials and letters to

the editor become the property of the

Sac and Fox News.

Submissions for publication must

be signed by the author and include

an address and contact phone number.

They are limited to 300 words. The

staff will not edit editorials or letters

to the editor to fit the 300-word limit.

Deadline for the February issue is:

Friday, January 20 at 4:30 p.m.

Reprint permission is granted, with

proper credit to the Sac and Fox News,

unless other copyrights are shown.

Articles and letters may be submitted

to the newspaper either by mail or Fax

to the address provided above, - or by

e-mail:newspaper@sacandfoxnationnsn.gov.

Address corrections and changes are

accepted by the Business Committee

at the address listed below.

Managing Editor

Mike Brown

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Acting Principal Chief:

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Secretary:

Lana Butler

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Treasurer:

Carla Wallace

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Robert Williamson

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Kelsey Collins

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Obituaries

Jaivion Dante Evans, age 10, of Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Oklahoma

City. He was born September 7, 2012 in

Oklahoma City, OK to Willie Dale and

Jessica Ann (Switch) Evans.

Jaivion Dante Evans

He was a lifetime Oklahoma City resident. Jaivion loved to play basketball and

video games. The thing he loved most of

all was hanging out with his brothers.

He was preceded in death by his father; and 1 sister, baby girl Switch.

Jaivion is survived by his mother, Jessica Switch of the home; sister, Bootsy

Evans of Oklahoma City; brothers, Willie Evans, Jr., Jaidin Evans, Jamiah Evans and Josiah Evans, all of the home;

grandmother, Latricia Switch of Oklahoma City; niece, Sammy Evans; many

aunts and uncles; and numerous other

family and friends.

Wake service was held December 9,

2022 at the Sac and Fox Community

Center in Stroud, Okla. Burial followed

on December 10, 2022 at the Sac and

Fox Cemetery near Stroud, Okla. under

the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of

Tecumseh, Okla.

Happy January Birthday Elders!

Jaivion Dante Evans

Large Aviation Mural

Underway at Okla.

History Center

Work on a new large-scale mural by

Oklahoma City native Manuel Cruz III

is underway inside the Oklahoma History Center (OHC). It will be part of the

new aviation exhibit at the OHC called

“Taking Flight: Oklahomans Explore the

Skies.” Work on the new area has been in

the planning stages for several years.

The addition is designed to provide a

visual bookend to the “Launch to Landing: Oklahomans and Space” exhibit on

the first floor. It is devoted to the many

Oklahomans who were, and are, pioneers

of flight.

The large-scale mural will be on the

wall leading into the aviation exhibit. It

will showcase an early 1900s-period hot

air balloon. At 14 feet wide and 28 feet

tall, the concept of the mural is to represent the dawn of the exploration of the

skies at the turn of the 20th century. The

hot air balloon design will have a groundfloor walk-in component that allows visitors to take selfies that give the illusion

of riding in the balloon.

Visitors to the OHC are invited to

watch Cruz create the stunning work of

art. The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. It is open to the public Monday

through Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Business Committee Meeting

Minutes are

accessible on the Website

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Avans, Gregory Scott

Baldwin, Jesse W

Barker, Cheryl Ann

Barnes, Lana Ledean

Bean, Paula Kaye

Blanchard, Eddie Lee

Brown, La Donna Renee

Brown, Thaddeus

Bruehl, Sandra D`ann

Butler, David Keith

Carter, Cheryl Ann

Castillo, Gloria M.

Coyle, Cheree

Crane, Cynthia Ina

Croley, John Bill

Cummins, John L

Dawson, Ty Austin

Deere, Leroy Charles

Duncan, Lana Jo

Eason, John Stevenson

Ellis, Elvis Edgar

Eversole, Anna Marie

Fixico, Donald Lee

Fleming, Janis Gail

Floyd, Brenda Sue

Franklin, Gaylon Randall Jr.

Franklin, Keith Edward Sr.

Gokey, Frank

Gorton, Donna Diane

Grant, Gloria Jean

Grass, Jeffrey Wayne

Hamblin, Andrew Maurice

Hamilton, Delphine Elaine

Harjoe, Mary Christine

Hawzipta, Rosa D

Helfer, Jacqueline

Heuston, Karolyn Kaye

Holland, Charles Arthur

Hooley, Anita Lynn

Irons, Barry Dean

James, Carla K

Kahrahrah, Dolores Lurlene

Kaseca, Harold James

Littlehead, Carol Rose

Birthday Report 11/21/2022

Logan, Glenn Mitchell

Longshore, Bobby Duane

Longshore, Pamela Ann

Lopez, Ronald Dean

Manatowa, Dee Ann

Marez, Arthur

McCormick, Mary Frances

McCoy, Donald Vincent

McKinney, Toni Colline

McLaughlin, Roberta Lynn

Megehee, Mark Kent

Morris, Gregory Lynn

Morris, Samuel F Jr.

Morton, Glenn K

Myers, Johanna

Nelson, Emil V

Nelson, Forest C

Patterson, Valarie F

Patton, Sandra Kay

Pennock, David Nelson IV

Poitras, Kerry Christopher

Quintana, Rosita V

Retherford, Simon Carter

Rhodes, Sarah

Rice, Annette Hunter

Riley, Dino Ray

Roan, Christina Louise

Rogers, Thelma Dolores

Roubidoux , James Howard Sr.

Ryan, Charles Larry

Schexnider, David Eric

Spoon, Marilyn Jean

Stroebel, Jeffrey Spencer

Tamminga, Cathy Lynn

Taylor, William Phillips Jr.

Terry, Arnold Ray

Thurman, George L

Tiger, Cheryl Elaine

Troy, Edward Scott

Tyner, Daniel R Sr.

Tyner, Robert Lewis

Vandervort, Sherri A

Walker, Kelly Yvette

Walker, Leonard Wayne Sr.

Walton, Lyle Gene

Warrior, Thomas Morris

Wilson, Alphues Christjohn Sr.

Wood, Tammy Dian

BIA and FBI Sign Agreement to Improve

Law Enforcement in Indian Country

On Dec. 1, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Federal Bureau of

Investigation (FBI) announced an agreement that updates guidelines to provide

for the effective and efficient administration of criminal investigations in Indian

Country. This is the first update since the

early 1990s to a memorandum of understanding between the bureaus.

The agreement was highlighted by

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland

during remarks at the 2022 White House

Tribal Nations Summit and was discussed during a panel featuring Secretary

of the Interior Deb Haaland and Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta. The

Summit provides an opportunity for Administration and Tribal leaders from the

574 federally recognized Tribes to discuss ways the federal government can

invest in and strengthen nation-to-nation

relationships as well as ensure that progress in Indian Country endures for years

to come.

“Interagency coordination is absolutely critical given the complexities of jurisdiction in Tribal communities. This

agreement supports an all-of-government approach to addressing federal responsibilities and Tribal needs in Indian

Country,” said Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland. “All federal

agencies share a treaty and trust responsibility to protect Tribal sovereignty and

revitalize Tribal communities. This partnership will further support our efforts to

keep Native people safe in their homes

and communities.”

“This agreement is a crucial step to

advancing public safety for American

Indian and Alaska Native communities,”

said Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta. “The Department of Justice is

committed to working with the Department of the Interior to investigate Indian Country crimes, including reports of

missing or murdered Indigenous people,

quickly, effectively, and respectfully. We

are grateful to the Tribes that provided

input into this new policy.”

“The FBI is committed to ongoing and

continued collaboration with the Bureau

of Indian Affairs,” said FBI Director

Christopher Wray. “The FBI has a crucial

role in successfully addressing matters in

the nation’s Indian Country communities

and this updated MOU affirms our dedication to the mission of protecting all

Americans. The FBI will not waver in

its support of our Tribal law enforcement

agency partners and our coordination

with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.”

Under the agreement, the BIA Office of

Justice Services and the FBI will cooperate on investigations and share information and investigative reports. The agencies will also establish written guidelines

outlining jurisdiction and investigative

roles and responsibilities for investigators from the BIA, FBI and Tribal law

enforcement agencies. The agreement

also requires that all BIA, FBI and Tribal

law enforcement officers receive training

regarding trauma-informed, culturally

responsive investigative approaches.

This agreement supports the unified

response to the Missing and Murdered

‘Sovereignty Symposium’

Transferred to OCU

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has announced the transfer of ‘The Sovereignty

Symposium’ to Oklahoma City University.

The Sovereignty Symposium was established by the Oklahoma Supreme

Court to provide a forum in which ideas

concerning common legal issues among

federal and state officials and the state’s

Native American tribes can be exchanged

in a scholarly, non-adversarial environment. The Oklahoma Supreme Court espoused no view on any of the issues, and

the positions taken by symposium participants were not endorsed by the Supreme

Court.

The next symposium will take place

June 13-14, 2023, at the Skirvin Hilton

Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. Titled “Treaties,” the keynote speaker will

be Baroness Emma Nicholson of Winterbourne, a Life Peer and a member of the

House of Lords in the United Kingdom.

More details will be released later on the

event website at thesovereigntysymposium.com.

The Oklahoma City University School

of Law has a long history of teaching and

working in Oklahoma Indian Country.

OCU Law houses the American Indian

Law and Sovereignty Center, as well as

its American Indian Wills Clinic.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Darby said that “the transfer enables OCU to expand the event in

a more robust way and offer even more

educational opportunities to students and

the legal community.”

Indigenous Peoples crisis, and the Missing and Murdered Unit launched by Secretary Haaland. It defines responsibilities

for FBI, BIA and Tribal investigators

to ensure that missing person cases are

entered into the National Crime Information Center, National Incident-Based

Reporting System, and other appropriate

federal criminal databases and that DNA

is submitted to the National Missing Person DNA Database when appropriate and

available.

The agreement also specifies that the

FBI will take an initial primary role in

the investigation of any BIA or Tribal

law enforcement officer-involved shootings and in-custody death incidents. The

BIA will concurrently conduct separate

internal administrative investigations of

any BIA or Tribal law enforcement officer-involved shootings and in-custody

death incidents.

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BIA Trust, Gaming Compact Proposals

(Continued From Page 1)

The action reversed steps taken in

2017 that unnecessarily elevated landinto-trust decisions to the Department’s

headquarters staff, increasing the complexity of the decision-making process and causing delays. The proposed

amendments were also developed in response to nation-to-nation consultations

on Tribal homelands restoration held in

October 2021 and consultations held in

May 2022 on draft revisions to Part 151.

The Indian gaming industry remains

one of the most significant sources of

Tribal economic development in Indian

Country. The changes proposed to 25

C.F.R. Part 293, which governs the review and approval of tribal-state gaming

compacts, would provide clarity on the

criteria the Department would consider

when deciding whether to approve these

compacts by clarifying boundaries as to

allowable topics of negotiation, better

defining key terms, and clearly outlining when the Department must review a

gaming compact.

The proposed regulations were announced during the 2022 White House

Tribal Nations Summit last week, which

provided an opportunity for Administration and Tribal leaders from the 574 federally recognized Tribes to discuss ways

the federal government can invest in and

strengthen nation-to-nation relationships

as well as ensure that progress in Indian

Country endures for years to come.

Business Committee Meeting

Minutes are

accessible on the Website

sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov

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Sac and Fox Nation Education Department News

Hope everyone had an enjoyable Holiday! The Education Department would

like to remind of some important deadlines that are coming up: January 20,

2023 Deadline for 2023 Spring Semester

all applications RAP and DOI must be

turn in completed.

Jim Thorpe and Blackhawk Senior

Scholarship Award are due February 1,

2023. Scholarships are only for Sac and

Fox Senior High School Students.

On December 10, and December 17,

2022 the Education Department planned

the Christmas event for Sac and Fox Na-

tion Students Pre-K through 12th grade

students which included a movie in

Shawnee and Cushing. We also handed

out VISA Gift Cards of $30.00 dollars.

If any student did not receive a VISA

Card and would like one, you can mail in

an application along with a copy of your

Sac and Fox enrollment card. Deadline

for a Christmas VISA Card is January 13,

2023 applications will need to be MAIL

IN ONLY. You will NOT be able to pick

up VISA Card in person.

FOR ALL THE NOTICES OF DEADLINE DATES, YOU CAN FIND ALL

APPLICATIONS ON THE SAC AND

FOX NATION WEBSITE.

The Education Department would like

to thank the volunteers that helped at the

Shawnee Movie on Saturday, December

10, 2022: Josh Gibson, Ashley Brokeshoulder, Vicki Wilson, Justin Morris,

Patrick Gasper, Dustin Rolette and Secretary Lana Butler.

by Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Due to the early deadline for Sac and

Fox Newsletter, we will have pictures

from the Cushing Movie Day in the February newsletter.

Thank you,

Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director

Education Department

405 328-0402

Adrian (mom), Eliana, Elias and Stetson are ready for Movie Day in Shawnee.

Adryel Wakolee and Minnie Masquas are shown ready for Movie Day in

Shawnee.

(All photos courtesy of Edwina Butler-Wolfe)

Hamilton-Youngbird Family, Juaquin (dad) , Abria and Kealan are ready for

Movie Day in Shawnee.

Volunteers assisting with Movie Day in Shawnee are: Josh Gibson, Secretary Butler,Patrick Gasper, Front L to R. Ashley Brokeshoulder, Vicki Wilson,

Dustin Rolette and Justin Morris.

Morgan Family, Mekko, Nokose, Niomi and Jazlyn are reay for Movie Day in

Shawnee.

The Bevel Family, Joseph and Julie (Mom )and Bryson are ready for Movie

Day in Shawnee.

SAC AND FOX TAX COMMISSION

REVENUE

March 2022

Beer and Liquor...................................................................$659.01

Motor Vehicle...................................................................$8,405.87

Sales Tax........................................................................$13,610.51

Treasury.............................................................................$2,035.00

Oil and Gas.............................................................................$0.00

Gaming..........................................................................$209,455.14

TOTAL..............$233,165.53

Rolette Family, Janessa, Stuart (Dad) and Jacelin are ready for Movie Day

in Shawnee.

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SAUK LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

PHILOSOPHY

Indians are born speaking our languages. For some

of us, they lie dormant within our bodies. They are

looking for a way out. God gave us these beautiful

languages. All of us hold them in a sacred manner

within. There is no such thing as an Indian person

who cannot speak Indian.

Our language programs find these languages within

our bodies. They bring them out through our mouths

and deliver them to their rightful resting places within

our hearts.

January Comic

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A Message From Sac and Fox Nation

Office of Environmental Services:

What is Mold?

From Sac and Fox Nation

Office of Environmental Services

There are hundreds of thousands of

different types of mold. They are living

organisms (fungi) that grow naturally,

particularly in warn, damp, humid conditions where there is little air movement.

Some my often refer to mold as mildew.

Both are terms used to describe fungal

growth.

Mildew is typically powdery and

light in color, mold is often fuzzy and

can range from different colors (black,

green, yellow, orange, brown, etc.) We

can only see or smell mold when there is

a large quantity. Mold can grow almost

anywhere: on walls, ceilings, carpets, or

furniture. Humidity or wetness, caused

by water leaks, spills from bathtubs or

showers, or condensation (like steam

from showering and cooking), can cause

mold to grow in your home.

Mold needs air, moisture, food and the

right temperature to live and grow. But,

if there is no moisture present, then mold

cannot grow. So, the key to mold control

is moisture control.

People are exposed to molds every

day and everywhere, at home, at work,

at school, both indoors and out. Mold

produces spores tiny particles that float

through the air. Spores can sometimes

cause health problems. Mold does not

affect everyone, and different people are

affected in different ways when mold is

consumed or inhaled. People who are allergic to mold may get watery eyes, runny or stuffy noses, itching, headaches,

and may have difficulty breathing. Mold

can also trigger asthma attacks.

Stachybotrys chartarum and other

molds are referred to as black or toxic

molds that produce toxins may be dangerous if people are exposed to large

amounts of these molds.

Mold Prevention

In order to keep or prevent mold from

growing or coming back, there are some

steps to follow: Keep your house clean

and dry. Fix water problems such as roof

leaks, wet basements and leaking pipes

or faucets. Make sure your house is well

ventilated and always use ventilation

fans in bathrooms and kitchens.

If possible, keep humidity in your

house below 50 percent by using an air

conditioner or dehumidifier. Avoid carpeting in kitchens, bathrooms and basements. If there are floor mats in these

areas, clean and dry as quickly as possible. Fix and dry and moisture issues

immediately and clean or remove wet

materials, furnishings, or mold. Clean up

spills or floods that may have occurred in

the home within one day. Dry all surfaces and fix the problem or leak to prevent

further damage.

Replace water damaged components,

such as drywall and insulation with new

materials. Clean mold off non-porous

surfaces with a weak solution of bleach

and water (no more than 1 cup bleach to 1

gallon water) or a mix of soap and water.

Throw away moldy materials that cannot

be cleaned, such as carpet, upholstered

furniture and drywall. When cleaning

mold, protect yourself by wearing long

sleeves, pants, shoes, show covers, and

rubber gloves, as well as goggles and a

face mask (N95 paper mask/respirator).

If damaged area(s) are too large and

you are allergic to mold, consider hiring

a professional to clean and fix the cause

of the problem.

(Contact Sac and Fox Nation Office of

Environmental Services (OES) for any

assistance/technical assistance on issues

and concerns.)

January Word Search

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Application for $30 VISA Gift Card for Pre-K Through 12th Grade Students, 2022-2023

Additional documentation required for Tribal Emergency Home Repair (TEHR) program:

1.) Proof of ownership

2.) Copy of utility bill or proof of residency

3.) Copy of tribal ID

4.) Three (3) estimates for requested repair(s). Contractors must be insured.

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‘The

Fire Phoenix’

by Sac and Fox Artist

and Canada Resident

Mary Forget

I decided to paint this for

my youngest grandson who

is also named Phoenix and

had just turned 1 in September.

His mother, my youngest child, chose to name my

grandbaby Phoenix Ziibin partly for his Indigenous

heritage but also for how he

helped give my daughter a

rebirth of a new and better

life. He helped her raise from

the ashes and start over.

Today, she is a beautiful,

wonderful daughter, sister,

mother and partner and I

couldn’t be prouder.

- Mary Forget

RAP Department Application Form

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January 2023

SAC AND FOX NATION

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

PROGRAM

STROUD WAREHOUSE

918-968-3030 • 1-800-256-3398

SHAWNEE OFFICE

405-395-0063 • 1-886-622-2310

ALL FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS

ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! THANK YOU!!

HOURS (Monday-Friday)

Certification

8 am - 5 pm

Distribution

8 am - 3 pm

Store AM Inventory 8 am - 8:30 am

Store PM Inventory 3 pm - 5 pm

HOME DELIVERIES ARE FOR

HOMEBOUND AND/OR DISABLED

ELDERS. CALL OUR

STROUD OFFICE

TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY.

This institution is

an equal opportunity provider.

Business Committee Meeting Minutes

are accessible on the Website

sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov

Kids and Grandkids

Are G-R-E-A-T!!

We want to feature the scholastic, academic and

athletic awards or achievements of your child or

grandchild of the Sac and Fox Nation!

Send all pertinent information, such as name of

student, town, school and grade attending,

explanation of award or achievement, and names of

parents and/or grandparents, along with a current

photo of the student to:

newspaper@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov

or: Sac and Fox News, 920963 S. Hwy. 99

Stroud, OK 74079

If at least 1 in your household

has a CDIB, you reside within

our 5 tribe Service Area, & you

meet USDA Income Guidelines…

YOU MAY QUALIFY!!!

CALL TODAY!!! 1-800-256-3398

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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RAP Department Application Form

The W-9 FORM CAN BE FOUND IN THIS EDITION ON PAGE 5

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RAP Department Application Forms

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RAP Department Application Forms

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New Partnerships to Leverage New Resources for Indian Country

In opening remarks at the 2022 White

House Tribal Nations Summit on Nov.

30, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland

announced a series of actions to support

Tribally led conservation, education and

economic development through a new

Office of Strategic Partnerships.

The Department also announced a new

joint project between the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and Trust for Public

Lands to create culturally informed outdoor educational spaces, the renewal of

“The National Fund for Excellence in

American Indian Education,” and new

partnerships with community organizations to catalyze economic opportunities

across Indian Country.

“At the Department of the Interior we have a solemn duty to honor and

strengthen the federal government’s nation-to-nation relationships with Tribes.

Today’s announcements reaffirms that

commitment and will bring increased

and much needed resources to Indigenous communities,” said Secretary Haaland.

The new Office of Strategic Partnerships will assist with building partnerships, leveraging resources, and promoting innovative solutions for Indian

Country. It will work to bring awareness

of the needs and unique status of Tribal communities as federal-philanthropic

initiatives and programs are developed.

Housed within the Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs and with

support from a partnership with Native

Americans in Philanthropy, the office

will work in close coordination with the

White House Council on Native American Affairs and other federal partners

to help Tribes and Tribal organizations

develop and build long-term sustainable

bonds with philanthropy, non-profit organizations and the business community

to further conservation, education and

economic development initiatives in Indian Country.

Through the office, the Department

will help manage a diverse set of collaborative efforts with philanthropic

and non-profit organizations, including a new partnership between BIE and

the Trust for Public Land’s Community

Schoolyards Project to create culturally

informed outdoor educational spaces.

Working closely with Tribal communi-

ties, the Trust for Public Land has helped

design multi-purposed outdoor spaces

that infuse physical activity, education,

Native languages and cultural heritage.

In 2023, this innovative partnership will

help fund nine new schoolyards in Tribal

communities:

• Coeur d’Alene Tribal School, De

Smet, ID; • Crazy Horse School, Wanblee, SD; • John F. Kennedy Day School,

White River, AZ; • Menominee Tribal

School, Neopit, WI; • Northern Cheyenne Tribal School, Busby, MT; • Pine

Ridge School, Pine Ridge, SD; • Rock

Creek Grant School, Bullhead, SD; •

Santa Fe Indian School, Santa Fe , NM;

and, Wingate Elementary School, Ft.

Wingate, NM.

In support of these new strategic initiatives, Secretary Haaland is renewing

“The National Fund for Excellence in

American Indian Education.” Founded

in 1999, the congressionally chartered—

but long unused—nonprofit organization

has a mission to promote educational opportunities for American Indian students

attending BIE schools. Through the National Fund, the Department will support Tribally-led educational initiatives,

including its work on Native language

revitalization.

The Department also announced the

signing of new MOUs between the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian

Affairs and the American Sustainable

Business Network (ASBN) to support

Tribally-led community based economic

development entrepreneurship; with Enterprise Community Partners to support

affordable housing and homeownership

within Tribal communities; and with the

Native CDFI Network and Oweesta Corporation to increase access to financial

resources and leverage opportunities for

Tribal communities and entrepreneurs.

The White House Tribal Nations Summit provides an opportunity for Administration and Tribal leaders from the 574

federally recognized Tribes to discuss

ways the federal government can invest

in and strengthen nation-to-nation relationships as well as ensure that progress

in Indian Country endures for years to

come.

Business Committee Meeting

Minutes are

accessible on the Website

sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov

Archives Dept.

Requests Printed

Powwow Programs

The Sac and Fox Nation Archives is

asking for Sac and Fox Pow Wow printed

program donations from previous years.

“We try to save three program copies from each year. Right now, we have

2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017 complete.

Please consider dropping off or sending

your programs. There are a few extra

copies of these years that are free at the

Cultural Center. Thank you,” said Johanna Smith, Sac and Fox Nation Library/

Archival Tech.

RAP Department Application Forms

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Sac and Fox Nation 2023 Election Dates to Remember

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SAC AND FOX NATION

EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT

JIM THORPE ATHLETE

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

AND

BLACKHAWK

LEADERSHIP AWARD

We will be accepting applications for the 2022 -2023 Jim

Thorpe Athlete Award and the

Blackhawk Leadership Award

on December 1, 2022. High

school seniors of both genders

within the SO United States are

eligible to

apply for these awards for the

2022-2023 school year. Applications will be accepted from

December 1, 2022 to February 1, 2023 by US mail. The

$2,000.00 award is in the form

of a scholarship to the college or

university

where the award recipient will

attend for the fall 2023 semester.

The scholarship must be used

for the fall 2023 semester. Students are eligible for continued

support each {$2,000 per year)

if they are enrolled and maintain

a 2.0 GPA.

The awards will be as:

• JIM THORPE ATHLETE

AWARD {MALE AND FEMALE) $2,000.00 EACH

•BLACKHAWK LEADERSHIP AWARD (MALE ANO

FEMALE) $2,000.00 EACH

Please read the application for

required documents. Students essay will be judge by a panel on

(non-Sac and Fox Tribal Members) experts to evaluate the applicants in an impartial and unbiased

environment. Their

decisions are final with respect

to all matters concerning these

awards.

AWARDS Will BE

ANNOUNCED

MARCH 8, 2023.

WE ENCOURAGE All SAC

AND FOX NATION HIGH

SCHOOL SENIORS

TO APPLY

Award winners will be recognized as the 2022-2023 Jim Thorpe Athlete Award Winner or the

Blackhawk Leadership Award

Winner of the Year, and invited

and hosted by the Chicago Blackhawks to Chicago to accept their

scholarship in April 2023.

Questions on these awards should

be address to: Sac and Fox Nation

Education Department

Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director

920963 S. Hwy. 99

Stroud, OK 74079

918 968-3526, Ext 2046 or

405 328-0402 cell number