# Nemîshâtênemo êhthâkîwiyâni > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Asac_fox_oklahoma%3A65ea52b97aefb917 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text SAC and FOX NEWS Nemîshâtênemo êhthâkîwiyâni 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) Page 2 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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. 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 For information: 918-968-3526 x1060 newspaper@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Publisher: Sac and Fox Nation ~~~~~~~ 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 Mailing Address: Sac and Fox Nation 920963 S Hwy 99 Bldg A Stroud, OK 74079 Visit us on the webb @ sacandfoxnation.com Like Us on Facebook! Sac and Fox Nation Sac and Fox Casino Sac and Fox Language Program Sac and Fox Dept. of Human Services Sac and Fox National Public Library 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 Page 3 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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. Page 4 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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 Page 6 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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 Page 7 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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 Page 8 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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) Page 9 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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. Page 10 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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.) Page 11 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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. Page 12 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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 Page 13 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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. Page 14 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 ‘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. Page 15 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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. Page 16 - Sac and Fox News - May2023 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 ^ • 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 X X X SAC AND FOX NATION 920883 S. HIGHWAY 99 BLDG. “A” STROUD, OKLAHOMA, 74079 X X X ^ Sac and Fox Nation Telephone Extensions Main Number: 918-968-3526 W-9 FORM MUST BE CUT ON DOTTED LINE BEFORE MAILING Page 17 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 Page 18 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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 Page 19 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 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. Page 20 - Sac and Fox News - May 2023 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Asac_fox_oklahoma%3A65ea52b97aefb917. Public record. Not legal advice.