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Phone: 918-968-3526 • 920963 S. Hwy. 99, Bldg. A • Stroud, OK 74079 • Vol. 45 • No. 5 • May 2023

Sac and Fox Families Take Part in ‘Jim Thorpe Day’ Celebration

by Mike Brown

Sac and Fox Nation families

heard guest speakers, enjoyed

lunch and took part in games

and competitions during the

2023 ‘Jim Thorpe Day’ celebration held April 16 in the SFN

Community Building and Jim

Guest Speakers are Daugherty, Vasquez and Wheeler

Thorpe Memorial Park.

The day’s events were coordinated by the Sac and Fox

Business Committee, Activity

Committee and volunteer rep-

resentatives of various working

departments. Serving as master

of ceremonies for the program

conducted in the Community

Building was Sac and Fox His-

torian Juaquin Hamilton. With a

team of volunteers, Black Hawk

Health Center Exercise Specialist Anthony Ramirez coordinated games and competitions

for participants in several age

divisions. The competitions included a football throw, football

punting, a 50-yard dash, baseball throw and slam ball races.

In addition to other activities,

a Jim Thorpe Fun Walk was coordinated by the SFN Employee Committee, and a Jim Thorpe 3K Run was coordinated by

the SFN Education Dept. The

Sac and Fox Nation National

Public Library and the Sac and

Fox Veterans Group conducted

booths to provide informational

materials and books for viewing by those in attendance. The

noon lunch and commemorative

t-shirts were provided by the

Chicago Black Hawks Foundation.

Rob Daugherty, a member of

the Cherokee Nation and Jay,

Okla. resident, formerly taught

at Haskell Indian University and

Baker University in Kansas, and

has been collecting baseball and

other sports cards since he was

in the seventh grade.

He displayed dozens of cards

and other sports memorabilia at

the Jim Thorpe Day Celebration.

Roger Vasquez is a program

manager at the U. S. Mint in

Washington, D.C. He presented a slide show outlining the

extensive design and selection

process for the development of

one-dollar coins featuring Native Americans, including the

2018 Jim Thorpe coin. He noted

the Thorpe coin is no longer in

general circulation, but is avail(Continued on Page 2)

Rob Daugherty, a member of the Cherokee Nation, is pictured at the Jim Thorpe Day celebration with dozens of his extensive collection of baseball and other sports cards and sports

memorabilia on display. He has been collecting cards featuring Native American athletes

since he was in seventh grade.

(Photo by Mike Brown)

U. S. Mint Program Manager

Roger Vasquez, left, is pictured presenting a slide show

outlining the extensive design

and selection process for the

development of one-dollar

coins featuring Native Americans, including the 2018 Jim

Thorpe coin shown above.

The coin currently is not in

general circulation, but is

available on the secondary

market. (Photos by Mike Brown)

General Welfare Assistance Available

The Sac and Fox Nation (SFN) is implementing a Spring 2023 ARPA General Welfare Assistance distribution for adult SFN Tribal Members resulting

from the public emergency hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Application form is on Page 15 of this edition.

The deadline is May 31, 2023.

Emmy Award winner Robert Wheeler holds a book his father

gave him at age 10 that inspired him to research Jim Thorpe’s

life and career for the past 68 years. (Photo by Mike Brown)

Sac and Fox Nation

Election Dates

Primary Election: Saturday, June 3, 2023

General Election: Saturday, August 26, 2023

Business Committee Positions Due Election are:

Principal Chief, Second Chief, and

Committee Member

Grievance Committee Positions Due Election are:

Grievance Committee #1, and

Grievance Committee #2

Find more Primary and General Election

Information on Page 5 of this edition.

Nick Blanchard

Mural Reflects

‘Home, Family

And Clan’

Absentee Shawnee artist

Nick Blanchard is pictured

in full regalia in front of the

mural he painted on the front

of one of the five air-conditioned comfort stations in Jim

Thorpe Memorial Park. The

Shawnee, Okla. resident is

working on multiple murals to

be painted on various exterior walls on the comfort stations. He is hoping to have

the murals completed in time

for the 58th Annual Sac and

Fox Nation Powwow set for

July 6-9, 2023.

(Photo by Mike Brown)

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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:

Sac and Fox Nation

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.

Obituaries

Benjamin Franklin, Jr. was born July

24, 1945, to Benjamin Franklin, Sr. and

Bernice (Spooner) Franklin in Concho,

Oklahoma. Junior departed this life on

March 27, 2023, in Tulsa, with his family by his side.

Junior was a proud member of the Sac

and Fox Nation. He was also Absentee

Shawnee, Kickapoo, and Muncie. His

Native American Heritage was extremely important to him, and he proudly represented his People.

He graduated from Stroud High

School with the class of 1963. Following

high school, he attended Haskell Indian

Junior College and began working in the

diesel mechanics field. He enlisted with

the United States Air Force on April 28,

1965 and was honorably discharged on

April 4, 1969.

He was united in marriage to Debbie

Stephenson on July 8, 1971, in Chandler.

To this union four children, Grant, Melissa, Kellie and Wesley, were born.

Junior was a cornerstone in the oil

and gas industry in Oklahoma working

for several different companies includ-

John Anthony

Floyd

Benjamin Franklin, Jr.

ing Allied Materials in Stroud; Hudson

Refinery in Cushing, OK; Sinclair Refinery in Tulsa, OK; and ARCO Gas Plant

in Drumright, OK. Continuing to utilize

these skills, he began working in the

pipeline industry with Associated Natural Gas. He dedicated almost 50 years of

his life to the oil and gas industry holding

many positions and working up to management.

He grew up north of Stroud attending

Only Way Baptist Church. He and Debbie were avid supporters of Cushing Athletics, providing resources via fundraisers to continue growth in various sports.

Other favorite pastimes of his included

watching kids and grandkids participate

in various activities over the years, along

with metal detecting, as his time allowed.

He enjoyed watching NASCAR, with the

#3 car and Dale Earnhardt (“The Intimidator”) being his favorite driver of all

time. He was able to attend many races,

with Talladega being his favorite track.

Survivors include his wife of almost

52 years, Debbie, of the home; children,

Grant Franklin of Stillwater, Melissa

Franklin of Sapulpa and Kellie Creekmore of Cushing; his sisters, Sharon

Little of Shawnee, Loretta Bigbow of

Yukon and Cheryl Crane of St. Cloud,

Florida; grandchildren, Gabby Lantz and

husband, Colbie, Daniel Franklin, Derek Franklin, Seth Creekmore, Morgan

Franklin, Karsyn Creekmore and Cale

Creekmore; great-grandchildren, Pey-

ton Lantz, Lennon Lantz and Navy-Cait

Creekmore; a host of other relatives and

friends, including Sherry Franklin Robbins and Erik Creekmore, who were like

children to him.

In addition to his parents, Junior was

preceded in death by one son, Wesley

Franklin; sister, Beatrice Franklin and

brother, Ronnie Franklin.

Funeral services were held March 30,

2023 at the First Baptist Church in Cushing with Pastor David Miller officiating.

Burial followed in the Fairlawn Cemetery.

Benjamin Franklin, Jr.

Deadline for the June issue is:

Friday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m.

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at the address listed below.

Managing Editor

Mike Brown

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Tribal Officers:

918-968-3526 or 800-259-3970

Acting Principal Chief:

Angela Gasper

Telephone (918) 968-3526

Ext. 1004

secondchief@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov

Secretary:

Lana Butler

Telephone (918) 968-3526

Ext. 1007

secretary@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov

Treasurer:

Carla Wallace

Telephone (918) 968-3526

Ext. 1006

treasurer@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov

Committee Member:

Robert Williamson

Telephone (918) 968-3526

Ext. 1005

cmember@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov

John Anthony Floyd

Our son, Tony, passed away on March

12, 2023. He was born on May 31, 1968.

He was the great-grandson of John and

Angeline Crane. His grandmother was

Alberta Crane ‘Peaches’ Staley, and parents Brenda and Danny Floyd.

He had one brother, Ryan Floyd and

his wife, Linda. Tony had one son, Jacob

Floyd and Jaqulyn Evans; his grandsons

Levi and Jasper; nieces Faith Floyd and

Hope Durham.

We will have a celebration of his life

Memorial Weekend. He was an enrolled

member of the Sac and Fox Nation. He

loved running, football, fast cars and motorcycles. His Indian name was Little

Jim Thorpe, Wa-tha-ska-huk.

‘Jim Thorpe Day’

Celebration

(Continued from Page 1)

able on the secondary market.

Robert Wheeler, of Liverpool, New

York, is founder and president of the Jim

Thorpe Foundation. He has researched

the life of Jim Thorpe for 68 years. He

received an Emmy Award for a Jim

Thorpe documentary that he produced.

Wheeler has served as director of public

relations for ABC and Fox Sports.

At the Jim Thorpe Day celebration, Wheeler presented an extensive

slide show of rare photographs of the

world-famous athlete, include several

taken during the 1912 Olympics held in

Stockholm, Sweden. He also pointed out

the instances of racism and bigotry that

Thorpe experienced and endured.

Wheeler welcomed relatives of Jim

Thorpe in attendance and expressed appreciation for their hospitality and generosity shown him through the years.

Executive Assistant:

Pam Patterson

Pamela.patterson@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov

Executive Assistant:

Kelsey Collins

Kelsey.Collins@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov

Business Committee

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Happy May Birthday Elders!

Abke, Candace Margaret

Ashley, Reginald

Baggett, Judy Anita

Barber, Genevieve Marie

Bass, Monty

Bass, Sammy Lee

Bemo, Ronald M Sr.

Blanchard, Alden Gene

Bohannan, Myra Kaye

Brice, Ricky Dean

Brown, Glannister Charles Jr.

Brown, Robin Gaye

Brown-Hill, Bertha Lynn

Butler, Edgar Thomas

Carter, Frankie Charles

Chaney, Robert David Jr.

Clinkenbeard, Rosalyn G

Dean, Rebecca Lea

Dean, Timothy H

Dixon, Peggy Ann

Dowd, Larry William

Dowd, Odell M

Dutro, Christi Lorena

Ellis, Teri Denise

Ferguson, Theresa Sue

Freeman, Billy Ray Jr.

French, Rebecca Jeanne

Gibbs, Michael David

Goniwicha, James Lee Jr.

Goodeagle, Rona Kay

Grant, Francis Leroy Jr.

Hale, Barbara Ladon

Hanson, Sonja Renee

Harshberger, Barbara Jane

Haynes, Janna Dee

Henthorn, Duke Anthony

Henthorn, Jimmy C

Hilbrink, Veronica Marie

Holland, Patricia Ann

Jefferson, Elvita Louise

Jones, William Cliff

Ketcher, Carmelia

Kramer, Stephanie Michelle

Lenzini, Monica Lee

Littlehead, Cecil Dewayne

Lizarrago, Tonya Lisa

Longshore, Edward Abraham III

Macias, Elizabeth Ann

Martinez, Rebecca Ann

McCreless, Joseph Virgil

McEntire, David Wayne

Mikulski, Cathleen Dolores

Natseway, Elizabeth Denise

O’Brien, Edward L III

Pappan, Clifton Wade

Parish, Ida Louise

Perez-Loza, Tiffany Lee

Pimley, Michael John

Romine, Tracey Dawn

Rumbaugh, Jeffrey Wayne

Safford, Edward Lenfesti IV

Smith, Traci Alene

Steiner, Debora Camille

Stephens, Judy K

Switch, Gwendolyn J

Tasier, Monty Eli

Thornton, William Francis Jr.

Tiger, Randall Keith

Torres, Carla Delain

Twinem, Neecy

Wakole, Debra Elaine

Walklin, Joy Ellen

Webb, Pauline Sue

West, David Glenn

Whipple, Jeffrey Alan

Williams, Gloria Gay

Winlock, Paula Iris

Yarbrough, Patricia R

York, Melva Ladawn

Zein, Anita Marie

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SFN Dietitian Josh Nooner Conducts First Session In New Black Hawk Health Center Demo Kitchen

by Mike Brown

On March 29, Dietitian Josh Nooner

conducted the first ‘Lunch and Learn’

class for the Sac and Fox Nation Special

Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) in

the new Demonstration Kitchen in the

newly renovated Black Hawk Health

Center.

The session was the first of 30 SDPI

cooking classes to be conducted between

now and December 2023. In addition

to the new Demo Kitchen, a few of the

cooking sessions will be conducted at the

new Sac and Fox Nation Elders Building

in Stroud, and the SFN Multi-Purpose

Building in Shawnee. A complete schedule can be found on Page 20 of this edition.

At the March 29 cooking demonstration, Nooner prepared a heart-healthy

lunch with the use of an air fryer. Each

person taking part in the class received a

free air fryer to take home.

Each upcoming class is limited to 25

Dietitian Josh Nooner speaks during the first SDPI cooking class conducted

in the new Demo Kitchen in the newly renovated and expanded Black Hawk

Health Center. Assisting him at right is SDPI Special Projects Director Leah

Carver.

(Photo by Mike Brown)

participants, and you must RSVP to attend. Participants must have an active

chart at the Black Hawk Health Center to

attend. Priority will be given to BHHC

patients before employees. To RSVP,

contact Dietitian Josh Nooner at 918968-9531 ext. 3042 or email at:

Josh.Nooner@ihsgov.

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Sac and Fox Nation Education Department News

The Education Department is proud

to announce the hosting of the Sac and

Fox Nation Senior Banquet that was held

on April 22, 2023 at the Grand Casino

& Resort’s Grand Ballroom. During the

event the graduates were presented with

tribal stoles and a gift.

We would like to extend our gratitude

to all of the guests that were in attendance

to help support and celebrate our 2023

High School graduates. It is with great

pride that we here at the Sac and Fox Nation’s Education Department would like

to acknowledge and congratulate all of

you on your accomplishments and wish

you all the best in your future endeavors:

•Carsyn Frank-Agra High School, OK

Jazmine Grass-Putnam City West High

Sgt. Cheyenne D. Kauley Selected

To Attend Drill Instructor School

Sergeant Cheyenne D. Kauley is the

daughter of David Kauley, Jr. and granddaughter of the late Shirley Nullake

Alexander. She is an enrolled member

of the Sac and Fox Nation, as well as a

descendant of the Cheyenne and Kiowa

Tribes.

At the age of 18, Cheyenne chose to

enlist in the United States Marine Corps.

In September of 2018, Cheyenne attended recruit training aboard Parris Island,

South Carolina and graduated on December 07, 2018. She obtained the MOS of

0111, an administrative specialist and has

worked at Marine Attack Squadron 542,

Marine Medium Tiltrotor 365, and 3rd

Battalion.

Cheyenne has deployed to Bahrain,

Afghanistan, and Jordan in support of

Operation Inherent Resolve on the 26th

MEU.

On January 6, 2023, Cheyenne was

selected to attend Drill Instructor school

at Parris Island, South Carolina, an 11week course where she will graduate

March 24, 2023. With her new MOS,

0911, she will train young volunteers,

pushing them, encouraging them into

who and what they are striving to be: a

United States Marine.

Cheyenne hopes to mentor and inspire

young people to join the United States

Marine Corps and have the same impact

her drill instructors had on her. This gru-

eling 36-month tour included working

11 weeks straight, training recruits that

come from different backgrounds, with

2-3 week breaks in between cycles.

Sergeant Kauley will directly teach

these recruits how to drill, learn basic

marksmanship skills, learn hand-to-hand

combat martial arts techniques, combat

water survival training, physical fitness

tests and combat fitness tests.

school, OK

•Jamie Garcia-Elk City High School,

OK

•Caitlyn Nanaeto-North Rock Creek

High School, OK

•Isaac Grant-Carl Albert High School,

OK

•Jacob

Farrington-Owasso

High

School, OK

•Kealan Hamilton Youngbird-The

Academy of Seminole, OK

•Elizabeth Butler-South Effingham

High School, GA

•Patrick Wolf-Jim Thorpe Academy,

OK

•Tyrone Butler-Agra High School, OK

•Jadence Sanders-Prague High School,

OK

•Tristen Kaseca-North Rock Creek

High School, OK

•Tuff Manning-Guthrie High School,

OK

•Landon Primeaux-Shawnee High

School, OK

•Katherine Meeks-Shawnee High

by Edwina Butler-Wolfe

School, OK

•Merry Henderson-Classen SAS, OK

Ashley Callan-Elk City High School, OK

•Bradley Driskell-Shawnee High

School, OK

•Madelyn

Harjo-Shawnee

High

School, OK

•Leilani Pizano-Mcloud High School,

OK

•Juanita Williams-Stroud High School,

OK

•Mindy Wildcat-Varnum High School,

OK

•Kayla Johnson-Harbor Creek High

School, PA

•Katelynn Gregory-Shawnee High

school, OK

Michelle Delaware-Home School, OK

DEADLINE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION APPLICATIONS FOR FALL

2023 IS JUNE 30th, 2023

If you have any questions please contact: Justin Morris at 918-968-3526 at

Extension 2043 or Edwina Butler-Wolfe

at Extension 2046.

Letter to Editor

My Opinion

The following quotes are part of Attorney General Gregory Bigler’s reply

to the Business Committee’s request for

an opinion of the 2006 Constitutional

Amendment (AGO 2006-12-08). This is

a document that our Business Committee has used for years to avoid enforcing

Governing Council Resolutions as well

as changing Governing Council Resolutions with Business Committee amendments.

“... you have requested an Attorney

Letter to Editor

Sgt. Cheyenne D. Kauley

Camp Clean-Up Notice

In preparation for Sac and Fox Nation Powwow, there will

be three camp clean-up days: The weekends of May 12, June

2 and June 16, 2023. Please have trash ready for pickup by

the roadway and, larger items please mark with an X so we

know to go into the camp for disposal. If you have limbs

around your camp, please pick them up so we can mow around

the campsite.

April 18, 2023

Mike Brown, Managing Editor:

I do hereby commend the program that

was presented last Sunday, April 16, 2023

commemorating the great tribal member,

Jim Thorpe!!!

Note: I used the word, commemorate, because it means: “ to keep in the

memory by means of a celebration or

ceremony.” And that is exactly what was

planned by tribal employees, Juaquin

Hamilton, with assistance from Johanna

Smith. Their research was excellent, in

presenting the information, and personal

information on the great Jim Thorpe.

I deeply appreciated learning all the

information. And, the speakers, themselves, were excellent as they enjoyed

presenting the information they had

gained in their research.

The lunch was excellent, too. Plus,

the commemorative items will be useful,

too. As I understand, the Activity Committee were involved, too. Thank you,

employees, for your excellent presentation.

Mary F. McCormick - Deer Clan

General opinion. I note at the outset

that we have recently discussed several matters involving the below issues. However, I have not previously

attempted a detailed analysis of these

issues. Unfortunately, due to the timing of your request I could not devote

the research to answering your request

that I wished, but believe the below addresses your request.”

Judge Bigler’s opinion is that the Business Committee has more authority than

Governing Council. Perhaps if Judge

Bigler could have taken more research

time he would have found out from tribal elders and other tribal members that

traditionally Governing Council Resolutions are legal direction to the Business

Committee from the Supreme Governing

body of the Sac and Fox Nation (Governing Council), and can only to be amended by the Supreme Governing body.

Direction in Attorney General Bigler’s

opinion states, “The Business Committee

can of course choose to follow the General Council vote but is not constitutionally required to do so.”

So, this is not a legally binding document, only an opinion. Still, it is an important Attorney General’s opinion that

all members should know about. The

Business Committee accepts this as a viable attorney’s opinion, without rebuttal

from a Supreme Governing body attorney. Maybe in the near future the Business Committee will fund a Governing

Council attorney to research our opposing opinion.

Finally, this is certainly an issue that

all election candidates should publicly

address in their campaigns. The question

is, “When elected, when sworn in, will

you swear to abide by and enforce all

Governing Council Resolutions?”

John Nelson

Page 5 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023

Sac and Fox Nation 2023 Election Dates to Remember

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Business Committee Meeting Minutes

Business Committee Meeting Minutes

Please be advised that the following are official actions taken by the Business Committee in a Regular Business Committee meeting held on March 07, 2023. These actions are to be followed up by the

appropriate departments.

22.

Resolution SF-23-89, a resolution approving the United States Environmental Protection

Agency Performance Partnership Grant General Assistance Program Budget in the amount of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($138,172.00). The funding source is

identified as the United States Environmental Protection Agency Performance Partnership Grant #BG01F0134001-5. Robert E. Williamson-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

23. Resolution SF-23-90, a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue Allocation Plan

Pow-Wow Committee Budget in the total amount of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars ($109,748.00). The funding source is identified as the Fiscal Year 2023 Governing

Council approved Resolution SF/GC-23-05. Lana J. Butler-motion. Robert E. Williamson-2nd. VOTE:

Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

24. Lana J. Butler motion to approve the REDW, LLC Amendment #2022-10-11a. Carla J. Wallace-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

25. Carla J. Wallace motion to approve the revision for a cook at the Juvenile Detention Center, changing from full-time to part-time with corrections. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes,

Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

26. Robert E. Williamson motion to approve the Elders RAP Lawn Care Forms and Guidelines with

corrections. Carla J. Wallace-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

27. Lana J. Butler motion to approve the following Charitable Donations: Prague Kolache Festival

Association $100.00 for a total amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). Carla J. Wallace-2nd. VOTE:

Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

28. Lana J. Butler motion to approve the following Government/Local Donations: Strother Public

School Track Program $500.00, Pottawatomie County School Nutrition Association $500.00, and Putnam City Native American Student Services Booster Club $500.00 for a total amount of One Thousand

Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00). Carla J. Wallace-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes,

Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

1. Resolution SF-23-76, a resolution approving the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Elders Budget

in the total funding amount of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand One Hundred Forty-Three Dollars

($124,143.00). The funding source is identified as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Treasury

Appropriations. Carla J. Wallace-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes,

Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

2. Resolution SF-23-77, a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Department of Interior Compact Welfare Assistance Budget in the total amount of Thirty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Forty-Five

Dollars ($37,145.00). The funding sources are identified as the Fiscal Year 2023 Department of Interior

Compact Funding Agreement with prior year’s carryover. Robert E. Williamson-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

3. Resolution SF-23-78, a resolution approving the Title VI Medicare Improvements for Patients and

Providers Act (MIPPA) Grant Budget in the total funding amount of Seven Thousand Five Hundred

Dollars ($7,500.00). The funding source is identified as the Department of Health and Human Services,

Administration for Community Living, Grant Document No.2223OKMITR-00. Carla J. Wallace-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

4. Lana J. Butler motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Housing Authority

of the Sac and Fox Nation and The Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Robert E. Williamson-2nd. VOTE:

Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Abstain, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

5. Carla J. Wallace motion to approve the Regular Business Committee Meeting Minutes dated February 10, 2023. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

6. Resolution SF-23-79, a resolution authorizing and approving an agreement between the Sac and

Fox Nation and Nicholas A. Blanchard. The funding source is identified as the ARPA (Treasury) PowWow Grounds Budget not to exceed Ten Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($10,700.00), Contract

#2023-02-01. Robert E. Williamson-motion. Carla J. Wallace-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

7. Resolution SF-23-80, a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Department of the Interior Economic Development Budget in the total funding amount of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Five

Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($124,545.00). The funding source is identified as the Fiscal Year 2023 US

Department of the Interior Funding Agreement. Carla J. Wallace-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE:

Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

8. Carla J. Wallace motion to accept the proposal price from Sagemill Construction for the Cushing

Industrial Building reroof Contract #2022-11-01. Robert E. Williamson-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

9. Robert E. Williamson motion to ratify the following motions and resolution:

a. Approval of Tribal Emergency Water Repair (T.E.W.R.) assistance for 2320 E. Anna Cushing,

OK 74023 in the amount of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00), Contract #2023-01-25.

b. Approval of Tribal Emergency Water Repair (T.E.W.R.) assistance for 1302 Rickey Rd., Shawnee, OK 74801 in the amount of One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600.00), Contract #2023-01-26.

c. Approval of Tribal Emergency Water Repair (T.E.W.R.) assistance for 119 S. Draper Ave., Shawnee, OK 74801 in the amount of Six Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($6,600.00), Contract #2023-01-27.

d. Approval of Tribal Emergency Water Repair (T.E.W.R.) assistance for 328 N. Seminole Ave.,

Earlsboro, OK 74840 in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), Contract #2023-01-28.

e. Approval of Tribal Emergency Water Repair (T.E.W.R.) assistance for 510 S 3rd Ave., Stroud,

OK 74079 in the amount of Three Thousand Three Hundred Forty-One Dollars ($3,341.00), Contract

#2023-02-04.

f. Approval of Tribal Emergency Water Repair (T.E.W.R.) assistance for 1234 E. 4th, Cushing, OK

74023 in the amount of One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,250.00), Contract #2023-02-05.

g. Approval of Tribal Emergency Water Repair (T.E.W.R.) assistance for 11 Cheyenne Dr., Shawnee, OK 74801 in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00), Contract #2023-0206.

h. Approval of the updated job description for the Behavioral Health Services Manager.

i. Resolution SF-23-74, a resolution approving and authorizing the submission of an application

to the United States Department of the Treasury for funding regarding the Local Assistance and Tribal

Consistency Fund (LATCF) established by Section 605 of the Social Security Act, as added by Section

9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes,

Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

10. Resolution SF-23-81, a resolution approving the Nutrition Services Incentive Program Budget

in the total funding amount of Thirteen Thousand One Hundred Sixty-One Dollars ($13,161.00). The

funding source is identified as the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Grant No.2023OKOANT-02. Lana J. Butler-motion. Carla J. Wallace-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

11. Resolution SF-23-82, a resolution approving the American Rescue Plan Act Title VI Part-C

Caregivers Budget in the total funding amount of Forty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Dollars ($48,420.00). The funding source is identified as the Department of Health and Human Services,

Administration for Community Living, Grant No.2123OKTCC6-00. Lana J. Butler-motion. Robert E.

Williamson-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

12. Resolution SF-23-83, a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue Allocation Plan 1.0%

Local Government Operations and 0.5% Charitable Donations Budget in the total funding amount of

Two Hundred Nine Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars ($209,599.00). The funding source

is identified as the Governing Council Resolution SF/GC-23-05. Carla J. Wallace-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

13. Resolution SF-23-84, a resolution approving the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Indian Health

Service Vaccine Budget in the total funding amount of One Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen Dollars ($157,514.00). The funding source is identified as the American Rescue Plan Act

(ARPA) Fiscal Year 2021 Indian Health Services Funding Agreement. Robert E. Williamson-motion.

Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

14. Resolution SF-23-85, a resolution to establish the Sac and Fox Nation Cultural Advisory Committee as an official committee of the Sac and Fox Nation. Robert E. Williamson-motion. Carla J. Wallace-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

15. Lana J. Butler motion to approve the donation of the following decommissioned Police units: 2014

black chevy Tahoe and the 2013 black chevy Tahoe – K9 unit to the Stroud Police Department and the

2014 black dodge charger v-6, 2013 black ford interceptor explorer, and the 2013 black ford interceptor

explorer to the Davenport Police Department. Carla J. Wallace-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

16. Lana J. Butler motion to approve with corrections the Maintenance Job Descriptions for Custodian

I, III, and IV, Maintenance Technician Leader, and Maintenance Director. Robert E. Williamson-2nd.

VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

17. Robert E. Williamson motion to approve the 2023 Chandler Chamber of Commerce Membership

in the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00). Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes,

Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

18. Lana J. Butler motion to approve the 2023 Prague Chamber of Commerce Membership in the

amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). Robert E. Williamson-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

19. Resolution SF-23-86, a resolution authorizing and approving the architectural services agreement between the Sac and Fox Nation and Studio 45 Architects, PLLC for the Maintenance Facility

Project. Lana J. Butler-motion. Robert E. Williamson-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes,

Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

20. Resolution SF-23-87, a resolution approving the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Property

Upgrades and Renovations Budget Modification #1 in the total funding amount of Seven Million Five

Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,500,000.00). The funding source is identified as the ARPA Treasury

Appropriations. Robert E. Williamson-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

21. Resolution SF-23-88, a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Department of the Interior

Compact Department of Public Safety Budget in the total funding amount of Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine

Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars ($859,199.00). The funding source is identified as Department of the Interior Fiscal Year 2023 Funding Agreement, and prior year’s carryover. Lana J. Butler-motion. Carla J. Wallace-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

Business Committee Meeting Minutes

Please be advised that the following are official actions taken by the Business Committee in a Special

Business Committee meeting held on April 04, 2023. These actions are to be followed up by the appropriate departments.

1. Robert E. Williamson motion to approve the revision of the job description for Social Worker for

Behavioral Health Services and the updated Organizational Chart. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

2. Robert E. Williamson motion to approve with corrections the revision of the job description for

Substance Abuse Counselor #2 for Behavioral Health Services and the updated Organizational Chart.

Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

3. Robert E. Williamson motion to approve the Regular Business Committee Meeting minutes dated

March 07, 2023. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion

carried.

4. Robert E. Williamson motion to ratify the following resolutions:

a. Resolution SF-23-75, a resolution approving and authorizing the submission of an application

for the Native American Library Services Basic Grant through the Institute of Museum and Library

Services.

b. Resolution SF-23-91, a resolution approving the authorization to submit an application for the

Family Violence Prevention and Services Grant to the Administration for Children and Families for the

period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. The funding source is identified as the DHHS Administration for Children and Families, Family Violence Prevention and Services Grant.

c. Resolution SF-23-92, a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Juvenile Detention Center

Operating Budget Modification #1 in the total amount of Two Million Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-One Dollars ($2,096,871.00). The funding sources are identified as the Fiscal Year 2023

Department of Interior Compact Funding Agreement, tribal detention service contracts, US Marshall

Service, and supplemental services carryover.

(Continued on Page 8)

May Word Search

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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.

May Comic

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Business Committee Meeting Minutes

(Continued from Page 7)

d. Resolution SF-23-93, a resolution authorizing and approving a revision to the Sac and Fox Nation Financial Management Services Manual.

e. Resolution SF-23-94, a resolution adding eight (8) persons to the Membership Roll of the Sac

and Fox Nation in accordance with the Constitution and Laws of the Sac and Fox Nation.

Carla J. Wallace-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

5. Resolution SF-23-95, a resolution approving the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation Fall Grant Budget for the Powwow Committee in the total amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00). The

funding source is identified as the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation. Robert E. Williamson-motion.

Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Abstain, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

6. Resolution SF-23-96, a resolution approving the Veteran’s Blackhawks Fall Grant Budget for the

total amount of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00). The funding source is identified as the Chicago

Blackhawks Foundation. Robert E. Williamson-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Abstain, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

7. Resolution SF-23-97, a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023 United States Department of Justice Tribal Victim Services Program (Elders) Budget in the total amount of One Hundred Seventy-Seven

Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($177,795.00). The funding source is identified as the

US Department of Justice Tribal Victim Services Program (Elders) Grant #2019-VO-GX-0171, year

4 of 5. Lana J. Butler-motion. Robert E. Williamson-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes,

Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

8. Resolution SF-23-98, a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Sac and Fox Nation PowWow Committee Budget in the total amount of Fifty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Twelve Dollars

($52,412.00). The funding source is identified as previous year’s carryover from fundraising and donations. Robert E. Williamson-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes,

Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

A Message From the Elders Advisory Committee

by Peggy Big Eagle

The Elders Advisory Committee taco

sale scheduled for March 31 was canceled due to deaths in the tribe. It has

been rescheduled for Friday, May 5 at the

Elders and Veterans Building in Stroud

beginning at 11:00 a.m. We will deliver

for orders of five or more.

We had a work day as part of our regular monthly meeting on April 12, and

nutritionist Josh Nooner, showed us how

to make delicious carrot fries. They taste

a lot better than they sound, and all 23

EAC members present received a free air

fryer to keep making healthier snacks.

Thanks again, Josh.

There were 3 members present with

April birthdays. Renee Buckley prepared birthday cards and addressed the

envelopes for us to sign for all Sac and

Fox elders 80 years and older which we

do each month.

We selected our Mother of the Year

who will be introduced at the Mothers’

Day Honor Dance on Saturday, May 13

at the Community Building. We will also

recognize last year’s Mother of the Year,

Margaret Stevens, because we could not

do it properly then. Please join us. We

hope to see you there.

EAC meetings are usually the second Wednesday of every month, and on

May 10 we will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the

Shawnee Multipurpose Building with

potluck lunch. Clarissa Littlehead will

provide the birthday cake. A guessing

game is scheduled for the afternoon.

All Natives 55 and older and spouses under the age of 55 are eligible to be

members. To become a member simply

attend EAC meetings and participate in

activities.

Contact Peggy Big Eagle at thepeggybigeagle@gmail.com or 405.314.2679

for information or requests for transportation.

9. Resolution SF-23-99, a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue Allocation Plan Activity Committee Budget in the total funding amount of Sixty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Dollars

($66,980.00). The funding source is identified as the Governing Council approved Resolution SF/GC23-05. Robert E. Williamson-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes,

Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

10. Resolution SF-23-100, a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue Allocation Plan

McBroom Cemetery Budget in the total amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00). The

funding source is identified as the Fiscal Year 2023 Governing Council approved Resolution SF/GC-2305. Lana J. Butler-motion. Carla J. Wallace-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes.

Motion carried.

11. Resolution SF-23-101, a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Allocation Plan 9%

Economic Development Tanger Property Budget in the total remaining funding amount of One Hundred

Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Four Dollars ($163,644.00). The funding source is identified

as the approved Governing Council Resolution SF/GC-19-07. Carla J. Wallace-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

12. Resolution SF-23-102, a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue Allocation Plan 9%

Economic Development Tanger Property Budget in the total remaining funding amount of One Hundred

Sixty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Three Dollars ($161,703.00). The funding source is identified

as the approved Governing Council Resolution SF/GC-19-07. Carla J. Wallace-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

13. Carla J. Wallace motion to approve with corrections the Jim Thorpe Day Celebration Waiver.

Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

14. Carla J. Wallace motion to ratify the following motion:

a. Approval of Tribal Emergency Water Repair (T.E.W.R.) assistance for 5050 16th Ave NE,

Newalla, OK 74857 in the amount of Four Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars and Fifty

Cents ($4,382.50). Contract #2022-09-24. Robert E. Williamson-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Abstain, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

15. Robert E. Williamson motion to donate a Sac and Fox Nation tribal flag to the College of Menominee Nation. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

16. Carla J. Wallace motion to approve the following Charitable Donations: Lincoln County Emergency Management $500.00, Shawnee News Star $168.00, Chandler Chamber of Commerce $39.92 for

a total amount of Seven Hundred Seven Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($707.92). Lana J. Butler-2nd.

VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

17. Carla J. Wallace motion to approve the following Local/Government Donations: Riverside Indian School $5,000.00, Jeremiah House $5,000.00, and Davenport Public Schools $500.00 for a total

amount of Ten Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($10,500.00). Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes,

Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

18. Resolution SF-23-103, a resolution approving the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Administration Budget in the total funding amount of Two Hundred Six Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Dollars

($206,840.00). The funding source is identified as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Treasury

Appropriations. Carla J. Wallace-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes,

Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

19. Resolution SF-23-104, a resolution approving the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Covid-19

Relief Budget in the total funding amount of One Million Thirty-One Thousand One Hundred Dollars

($1,031,100.00). The funding source is identified as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Treasury

Appropriations. Carla J. Wallace-motion. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes,

Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

SAC AND FOX TAX COMMISSION

REVENUE

June 2022

Beer and Liquor...................................................................$208.41

Motor Vehicle...................................................................$7,814.54

Sales Tax........................................................................$12,900.58

Treasury...........................................................................$58,027.90

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

Gaming..........................................................................$215,805.67

TOTAL..............$294,757.10

20. Carla J. Wallace motion to ratify the termination date for the ARPA Disbursement of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for March 31, 2023. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

21. Carla J. Wallace motion to ratify the one-time payment for 18-55 year olds for Three Hundred

Dollars ($300.00) and 55+ year olds for Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00). Lana J. Butler-2nd.

VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

22. Carla J. Wallace motion to approve the General Welfare Assistance Application. Lana J. Butler-2nd. VOTE: Angela-Yes, Lana-Yes, Carla-Yes, Robert-Yes. Motion carried.

Currently open positions include: •Tax Commission (3) •Health Board (5) and •SBEB (1)

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2023 ‘Jim Thorpe Day’ Celebration Highlights

This backdrop display was provided at the celebration for tribal members to

pose for photographs.

(All Photos by Mike Brown)

Master of Ceremonies Juaquin Hamilton, left, looks on as Exercise Specialist

Anthony Ramirez makes announcements in preparation for games and competitions held in Jim Thorpe Memorial Park.

Sac and Fox National Public Library Librarian and Archive Tech Johanna

Smith is shown at left, and members of the Sac and Fox Veterans organization are shown making books and informational materials available to those

in attendance.

Employee Committee volunteer Mindy Eicher is pictured at right giving directions for the Jim Thorpe Fun Walk conducted in Jim Thorpe Memorial Park.

Pictured is one of the dozens of youngsters of all ages who participated in

the football throw and other events. Looking on is Tribal Administrator Audrey Lee who was among the volunteers who helped conduct the games and

competitions.

Activity Committee member Angela Warrior and other volunteers are shown

registering attendees for door prizes, and collecting liability waivers for those

participating in the games and competitions.

Education Dept. Director Edwina Butler-Wolfe is pictured at left for the start

of the Jim Thorpe Day 3K Run. The Education Dept. sponsored the event for

runners of all ages in Jim Thorpe Memorial Park.

A young lady is pictured competing in the football punting competition during

the Jim Thorpe Day celebration held April 16, 2023 in Jim Thorpe Memorial

Park.

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Okla. Taking Lead in

Drone Technology

And Air Mobility

by Gabriela Tumani

Gaylord News

Oklahoma aerospace engineers told

members of a U.S. House high tech committee that they are using drone technology and advanced air mobility to leverage

aerospace programs within the state’s

Native American tribes.

Jamey Jacob, executive director of the

Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education at Oklahoma State

University, was joined Thursday by Sean

Casey, chief research and development

engineer at Tulsa’s AirWise Solutions

Inc.

Also testifying were experts from

NASA and the Commercial Drone Alliance,who explained how they are working to advance emerging unnamed aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known

as drones, and safely integrate them into

the airspace.

The hearing was initially scheduled

to be led by Rep, Frank Lucas (R-Cheyenne), chairman of the House Science,

Space and Technology Committee but his

co-chairman, Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas), said Lucas had to make a last-minute

trip to Oklahoma due to family reasons.

In a relatively crowded room at the

Rayburn building right outside the U.S.

Capitol, Jacob led the discussion by explaining how Oklahoma State has been

a leader in incorporating aerial robotics

into areas of public use, such as agriculture, energy, environmental and national

defense while working alongside national labs.

“We have used this technology to

help spur interest in aerospace and other

STEM careers, particularly for K through

12 outreach, underrepresented minorities, including urban areas and tribal

nations, leveraging programs within the

Choctaw, Cherokee and Osage nations

of Oklahoma,” Jacob said. “(We have

provided) new opportunities for the sovereign nations to use this technology to

support their tribal members and develop new entrepreneurial activities within

their borders and support their federal

customers.”

Jacob said government funding has

been essential in pushing drone technology from the laboratories to end-user

adoption as well as supporting programs

and initiatives that use drones.

Public-private partnerships are crucial for this advancing technology, Jacob

said. He said researchers are working on

OSU’s latest innovation, the LaunchPad

Center of Advanced Air Mobility, which

features novel programs to support small

business innovation and provide unique

flight-testing solutions for drone technology development.

Casey mentioned the war in Ukraine,

with the emergence of drone technology

as a force multiplier, as well as advanced

technology in China, to stress the importance of the United States continuing to

invest in drone technology and advanced

air mobility. “We believe that American

small business fully encapsulates the actual need for U.S. manufacturing development, and the entrepreneurial spirit

of the proposed bill isn’t questionable,”

Casey said.

Representatives from NASA and the

Commercial Drone Alliance said the

country needs to be at the forefront of

drone technology, since other countries

have increasingly advanced technologies

in the aerospace industry.

Job creation, weather forecasting and

benefits to the economy, healthcare and

national security are among the strengths

they said air technology can bring to the

nation.

Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Oklahoma

City) asked how the U.S. compares to

other nations in advanced manufacturing

of UAS. “If you look across the broad

spectrum, not only just manufacturing

but also research, I would say the U.S.

is still at the forefront in terms of how

we’re using the autonomous systems, developing the avionics, the controllers, the

fly algorithms, and artificial intelligence

into much broader applications,” Jacob

said.

Witnesses said if the United States is

to continue as a global leader in aviation, there needs to be collaboration from

Congress and the federal government to

work with the advancing technology.

“I believe we’re in a new golden age

of aviation, with the introduction of new

technology, in this case autonomy and

electrification, that will have a tremendous impact on the U.S. and how individuals use aerial transportation for travel and commerce,” Jacob said.

(Gaylord News is a reporting project

of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord

College of Journalism and Mass Communication.)

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2023 ‘Jim Thorpe Day’ Celebration Highlights

Youngsters compete in the 50-yard dash.

Adults compete in the slam ball race.

(All Photos by Mike Brown)

Children of all ages competed in the baseball

throwing event.

Ages 6 and Under Division Winners: Jim Thorpe trophy winner - Mila Grant; 1. Louis Rada; 2.

Kadrea Wolf and, 3. Elijah Pacheco. Ages 7-11

Division Winners: Jim Thorpe trophy winner

0 Grayson; 1. Gabriel Barnes; 2. Oriyza and, 3.

Thayer Pennock.

Ages 12-15 Division Winners: Jim Thorpe trophy

winner - Tayven Smith; 1. Senzeanna Absher; 2.

Rhyss Pennock and, 3. Sariyah.

Ages 21-35 Division Winners: Jim Thorpe trophy

winner - Kyle Murdock; 1. Joseph Francis; 2. Keith

Pacheco and, 3. Taylor McClellan.

Ages 36-50 Division Winners: Jim Thorpe trophy

winner - Kit Pennock; 1. Legus Jacoway Sr.; 2. Jim

Ray Pleets and, 3.Regina.

Ages 16-20 Division Winners: Jim Thorpe trophy

winner - Coker Barker II; 1. Tristan Bynam.

Ages 51-60 Division Winners: Jim Thorpe trophy winner - Nena Whiteshirt; 1. Niabi; 2. William

Wind and, 3. Lorena Wood.

Ages 61 and Over Division Winners: Jim Thorpe

trophy winner - Pat Brown; 1 Denise Haymond; 2.

Tammy Fields and, 3. Marsha Foreman.

Pictured are trophy and plaque winners from all age divisions in the Jim Thorpe Day celebration.l

2023 ‘Jim Thorpe Day’ 3K Run Participants

WINNERS

10 and under Boys: 1st Thayer Pennock, 2nd Zeke Wasana,

3rd Gabriel Barnes. 10 and under Girls: 1st Rosemary Massey.

11 to 13 year old Girls: 1st Olivia Riley, 2nd Ava Plumley, 3rd

Anessa Hamon. 11 to 13 year old Boys: 1st Xavier Whiteshirt,

2nd Brodey Glenn.

14 to 16 year old Girls: 1st Victoria Hamon, 2nd Nina Thor-

pe. 14 to 16 year old Boys: 1st Braedon Cozad, 2nd Benjamin

Nenaikita.

40 to 50 year old Females: 1st Deidre Yarbrough.

51 to 59 year old Females: 1st Anita Thorpe.

51 to 59 year old Male: 1st Eric Wensman.

60 and up Female: 1st Robin Tiger.

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Activity Committee Announcement

The Sac & Fox Nation Activity Committee is comprised

of tribal member volunteers who have the desire to promote activities within our tribe. The Activity Committee

is open to all Sac & Fox Nation tribal members as well as

non-tribal members.

Beginning in June the Activity Committee will hold a

regular meeting the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30

pm in the Shawnee Multi-Purpose Building. Meetings

are open to the public. The Activity Committee encourages membership, ideas, suggestions and/or concerns of

the organization and hosting events.

Thank

You!

To all who have participated

in the Winner and Spring Coloring Contests hosted by Sac

and Fox National Public Library. Following is a list of the

winners:

Winter Coloring Contest:

Madison J., Madison K., Aiden

M. and, Jason G.

Spring Coloring Contest: Sirena G., Silas B., Virgil H. and

Caytee S.

Sac and Fox National

Public Library

920963 S. Hwy 99

Stroud, Oklahoma 74079

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2023 Easter Celebration

Hosted by SFN Activity Committee

Kids were able to have their picture taken with Easter Bunnies at the Easter

celebration. Festivities also included egg hunts, contests, lunch and refreshments.

(Photos by Mike Brown)

SFN Activity Committee members Angela Warrior and Zack Butler are shown

welcoming everyone to the Easter celebration held Sat., April 8.

Families registering for contests and prizes at the Easter event held inside

and outside the SFN Community Bldg.

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‘Victory Day’ Celebration to Include Coloring and Essay Contests

Victory Day is May 17th

With a vote of 9-0, the U. S. Supreme

Court declared that the state of Oklaho-

ma “does not have jurisdiction to tax tribal members who live and work in Indian

country, whether the particular territory

consists of a formal or informal reservation, allotted lands, or dependent Indian

communities.”

This above is the ‘License Plate’ template to use to enter the ‘Victory Day’ Coloring Contest.

This year, we will celebrate ‘Victory

Dayt’ with two contests: A license plate

coloring contest and an essay contest.

These contests can be entered by local

and non-local tribal members. Each

contest participant will receive a prize

in-person or in the mail. The contests

are sponsored by the Sac and Fox Nation

Activity Committee, and the Sac and Fox

National Public Library.

For contest participants mailing in

their coloring page and/or essay, please

have your envelope posted by May 12,

2023, and addressed to: Sac and Fox National Public Library, 920963 S. Hwy 99,

Stroud, OK 74079. Or, you can hand in

your coloring page and/or essay on May

15 or May 16 at the Sac and Fox National

Public Library.

The essay theme is “What it means to

be Sac and Fox”.

On May 15 and May 16, check out a

book or DVD from the Sac and Fox National Public Library and receive a cool

sticker.

On May 18, the Coloring Contest

Winner will be announced, and on May

19, the Winning Essay Writer will be announced.

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Elders Lawn

Care Services

Program

Guidelines

This program is designed to

provide Lawn Care Services for

the safety and healthy daily living needs of all our eligible Sac

and Fox Nation Tribal Member

Elders and those members who

are physically disabled and cannot safely perform Lawn Care

themselves, regardless of location/residency.

• Applicant(s) must be an enrolled member of the Sac and

Fox Nation age 55 or older, or

who is physically disabled and

residing within or out of jurisdiction.

• Participants will have their

lawns cut Two (2) times per

month for 6 (six) months, based

on available finding and number

of participants served.

• Funding for this program is

limited and each application

will be processed in the order in

which it was received. This program will fund as many Tribal Member requests as funding

will permit. However, preference may be given to emergency

situations.

• Applicants claiming a physical

disability MUST provide a physician’s statement.

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920963 S. Hwy. 99, Building A • Stroud, OK 74079 • (918) 968-1141 • FAX (918) 968-1142

NOTICE

Traditional Song and

Dance Practice is June 1

Sac and Fox Traditional song

and dance practice at the pavilion in Jim Thorpe Memorial

Park on Thursday June 1st at

7pm.

A W-9 form is not needed for Per

Capita Payments unless you have a

name change, new address, you are

a newly-enrolled tribal member or, if

required, for RAP applications.

Contact Juaquin Hamilton

Sac and Fox Nation of

Oklahoma

918.968.3526 Ext. 2022

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• Chief - 1004

• Second Chief - 1008

• Treasurer - 1006

• Secretary - 1007

• Committee Member - 1005

• BC Front Desk - 1009

• Tax - 1043-1045

• Accounting - 1030-1036

• Property and Procurement 1020-1039-1022

• Maintenance - 2062

• BHHC - 918-968-9531

• ICW - 1711

• Court - 2039

• Library - 2020-2021

• Language - 1075

• JUVI - 4000

• USDA - 2077 (WIC 2079)-20802081-2082

(Warehouse USDA 2089)

• Education - 2046

• IT - 2041

• Police - 2033

• Self-Governance - 1080

• Capitol Security - 1090

• Realty - 1052

• Enrollment - 1040-1041

• RAP - 2000 - 2001

• Social Services - 2010-2011

• OES - 2091-2092-2094

• Veterans - 1065

• Newspaper - 1060

• Tribal Administrator - 1010

• NAGPRA/Historic

Preservation - 1070

• ARPA - 1819

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SAC AND FOX NATION

920883 S. HIGHWAY 99 BLDG. “A”

STROUD, OKLAHOMA, 74079

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Sac and Fox

Nation Telephone

Extensions

Main Number:

918-968-3526

W-9 FORM MUST BE CUT ON DOTTED LINE BEFORE MAILING

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May 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.

Since the beginning of the 2023, we have been rearranging books to be easier to find.

Recently, Jenny and Sharon received at least 141 books donated to the Juvenile Detention

Center in Stroud, Okla. Over 35 hard cover books will be donated to correctional centers

where our Sac and Fox and other Native Americans can check out and read.

New Books Recently Added at the Library:

Cortisol The Master Hormone • No One Ever Taught Me How to Learn

Job Interview Questions and Answers • The Immortal Life of Henrietta

Lacks • The Chronicles of Oklahoma Fall 2022 • Complete Guide to Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs 2018/2019 • A Child is Born • Microsoft Office for Beginners 2023 • The Way Things Work • MLA Made Easy

9th Edition • The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Made Simple.

Come in to visit the Sac and Fox National Public Library!

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Johanna Smith, Library/Archive Tech

Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma

920963 S. Hwy 99

Stroud, Oklahoma 74079

918-968-3625 ext. 2021 or 2022

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DOI Seeks Input on Modernizing Indian Arts and Crafts Act Regulations

The Department of the Interior’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget and Office

of the Assistant Secretary for Indian

Affairs announced on April 3 that they

will hold nation-to-nation consultations

with Tribes and listening sessions with

Indian artists and craftspeople on draft

amendments to regulations that implement the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. This

is a truth-in-advertising law that makes it

illegal to sell any art or craft product in

a manner that falsely suggests it is “Indian-made.”

“Arts and crafts are important to Native communities, both culturally and

economically,” said Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland.

“Updating these regulations to include

modern forms of art and craft work will

support Indigenous artisans and craftspeople. The changes we are exploring are

intended to further protect the authenticity of Indian-made products and help ensure that Native people can receive fair

compensation for their work. This aligns

with our ongoing work to promote economic opportunity and revitalize Tribal

languages, cultures, and lands to address

the harms that past policies have inflicted

on Indigenous peoples.”

The proposed changes will modernize

the Indian Arts and Crafts Act’s regulations and include bringing a co-equal focus to promotional activities, expanding

the definition of Indian Product, allowing

for non-Indian labor to work on Indian

Products in limited situations, and using

a new certification trademark to certify

that an item is an Indian Product.

Also announced April 3 was the appointment of two new commissioners to

the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, Jordan

Ann Craig and Jamie Okuma. The board,

appointed by the Secretary of the Interior,

is responsible for implementing the Indian Arts and Crafts Act regulations The

board promotes the economic development of federally recognized American

Indians and Alaska Natives through the

expansion of the Indian arts and crafts

market.

Indian Affairs will gather input on the

draft regulations from Tribal leaders,

Native artists, and other stakeholders

through a series of Tribal consultations

and listening sessions between April and

August 2023. Listening sessions will be

held at major events where Native artists

gather, such as pow-wows and festivals,

in order to maximize opportunities for input to be provided by those who are most

affected. Comments will also be accepted in writing until Friday, September 1,

2023.

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