# Nemîshâtênemo êhthâkîwiyâni > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Asac_fox_oklahoma%3A8963bdbd8a22eb58 ## 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. 42 • No. 5 • May 2020 Chief Justin Freeland Wood’s Address to the Nation Remember Those Who are Hurting at This Time Oil painting by John Wesley Jarvis (1781-1840) of Black Hawk and his son Whirling Thunder, 1833. (Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma) Black Hawk: A Famous War Leader of the 19th Century by Juaquin Hamilton, Sac and Fox Ambassador and Historical Researcher Black Hawk (1767-1838) was born in Saukenuk, Illinois. A member of the “Sauk”, present-day Sac and Fox tribe, he was of the Thunder Clan. Mà-ka-tai-me-she-kià-kiàk was known as the historical figure Black Hawk, a famous war leader of the 19th century. Black Hawk was famed for his warrior reputation and his campaign to resist the takeover of his people’s homelands in Saukenuk. (Present day: Rock Island, Illinois) The largest village known on the Upper Mississippi, Saukenuk was more of a small city of over 100 lodges and some 5,000 residents. It was in the treaty of 1804, that these homelands of Black Hawk and his people were ceded to the United States by Quashquame, a Sauk chief. This was a treaty that was resented by the Sauk people and Black Hawk, who felt that the chief was not in a position to sign the treaty that led to many Sauk siding with the British during the War of 1812. Following the treaty of 1804, most of the Sauk and Fox people had resettled to present-day Iowa. By 1830, the tribes fell under the leadership of Black Hawk’s younger opponent, Keokuk. Recognized for his moderation and cooperation, Keokuk was more of an ally for the relocation of the Sauk and Fox tribes. Black Hawk did not acknowledge these treaties and the war leader began his campaign to fight against its terms and return to their homelands. In 1831, displaced to pres- ent-day Iowa, Black Hawk joined with some of his followers to cross the Mississippi and reclaim their home in Illinois. This did not sit well with officials in the territory. Militia units used the threat of force to cause Black Hawk to sign the “Corn Treaty”. This would, once again, push Black Hawk and his people to retreat to Iowa. Black Hawk gained notoriety in American history after the “Black Hawk War” of 1832. Following a harsh winter, Black Hawk led 400 warriors and their families to the Rock River where they would plant corn for the coming year. The Illinois governor John Reynolds called up the militia and requested regular U.S. Army soldiers, even though the majority of these followers were children, women, and elderly. In search of allies, Black Hawk and his band continued up the Rock River only to be met by uncooperative tribes and skirmishes. Black Hawk led members of the Sauk and Fox tribes east across the Mississippi to try to reclaim the land they were forcefully removed from. The coalition was seeking refuge from its enemies and found conflict with white settlers. Most of the members of Black Hawk’s party were killed in August 1832 at the “Battle at Bad Axe”, as they tried to flee back across the Mississippi. The war on Black Hawk effectively ended his campaign for reclamation of their homelands in Illinois. He will always be revered for his strength and dedication to his people. Free Family Fishing Day is June 5 Plan now to attend the 7th Annual Family Fishing Day at Veterans Lake on June 5. Sac and Fox Nation Office of Environmental Services Director Jeremy Fincher is pictured speaking at last year’s event. Find more information on this year’s event on Page 9 of this edition. (File Photo) I want to begin this month sharing from my heart. Finding a calm in the calamity isn’t easy. There is no checklist or self-help book qualified to ready ourselves for a worldwide pandemic. We have loved ones being furloughed, maybe you have lost your main source of income. We aren’t able to join church services and worship in person with our friends and family. It just isn’t easy. In fact, it is downright hard. Our lives have been turned upside down and our plans have been altered. “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” - Proverbs 19:21 I have never been shy about sharing my faith in Christ, and no pandemic can change that. Those of us who share a faith in Christ have a responsibility to always rise above circumstances. We rise above not on our own strength but through a supernatural strength provided by Christ. “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 I wear a copper cuff on my right wrist inscribed with 2 Cor. 12:9-10 as a reminder of the sufficiency of Christ. I have a tendency to lean on my own strength when met with temptation or struggle. But, I am especially susceptible during times of uncertainty. I covet your prayers for myself and entire Sac and Fox Nation as we maneuver these trying times. We desire our Creator’s wisdom, discernment, and strength. It is important that we remember those who are hurting at this time. We lost a Sac and Fox tribal citizen to the virus in April. My heart aches for that family. I am not naïve enough to believe it is our first COVID-19 death, but it was our first confirmed loss. We have tribal members suffering from cancer, diabetes, and other sicknesses that have continued without regard to the pandemic. We need to find creative ways to help those who need it the most. Even a phone call to a loved one could mean all the difference. The Business Committee considered the needs of our most vulnerable tribal citizens while creating our response plan. It is why we decided to continue essential services across our tribal jurisdiction. Food delivery for our homebound elders, USDA Food Distribution, the RAP Department, Police, and the Clinic have remained open over the past several weeks. These employees take a risk every day to leave their homes, their families, and come into work to serve our tribal citizens. For that I say “Thank You.” We are daily reviewing the timeline for reopening our services. Please check our Facebook or website for the current status of Tribal Government operations. Our Tribal Government operation depends on federal funding. During this mess it is still very important to complete U.S. Census information. Your participation could very well im- pact our funding during the next decade. Information on how to submit your household information can be found in this May edition. In closing, I would like to provide you with a fun resource for learning for those of you who have suddenly become homeschool parents. If you search “Pioneer Library System” in Youtube, you will find a broad range of STEM, book talks, art projects, exercise videos, story time, and more. I appreciate each and every one of you. I am praying for you constantly. My hope is that we will be able to gather together soon at our Pow wow and that this virus will be in our rear view mirror. Until I see you again – God bless and please follow all CDC recommended guidelines to protect yourself and others. Sac and Fox Nation Principal Chief Justin Freeland Wood CARES Act Provides Unprecedented $8 Billion Relief for Indian Country The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, signed into law by President Trump on March 27, provides critical relief for Indian Country to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including over $500 million in direct appropriations to Indian Affairs and an unprecedented $8 billion for tribes. The $8 billion will be allocated to Tribal governments with eligible expenses through the Department of the Treasury, in consultation with the Department of the Interior and Tribal governments. These consultations will help ensure that the funds will be allocated effectively to Tribes most in need of critical aid. “The CARES Act provides a critical infusion of supplemental funding for Tribal Communities, as we rapidly respond to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Tara Sweeney. “Coupled with the nearly a half billion dollars in direct appropriations to Indian Affairs, the historic $8 billion tribal set-aside will provide urgent financial assistance. I want to thank President Trump as well as U.S. Senators Murkowski, Sullivan, Daines, McSally and Congressman Tom Cole for their collective efforts to include American Indians and Alaskan Natives in this historic bill.” “Arizona’s tribal communities rely heavily on the industries hardest hit by the fallout created by the COVID-19 outbreak, including tourism and hospitality,” said Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ). “Our tribes are already feeling significant strain. This legislation provides immediate cash relief and strong assistance to tribal communities impacted by this so workers and families can pay their bills. I will continue to work with the Administration to ensure this relief is administered quickly, efficiently and in a manner that works best for tribal communities.” “As the Coronavirus pandemic impacts millions of Americans across the country, we cannot ignore one of our most vulnerable populations, Native Americans,” said Senator Steve Daines (R-MT). “I thank President Trump for signing the Coronavirus economic recovery package into law which includes my request of strong funding for our tribal communities. I look forward to getting Indian country the resources they need during this global pandemic.” The CARES Act provides $453 million for essential services to help prepare for and respond to the pandemic, ensure continuation of government operations, and aid individual Native Americans. The legis- lation provides funding needed to support assistance to individuals facing loss of income, ensure law enforcement and detention center employees have necessary personal protective equipment, and implement required deep cleaning of facilities or quarantines as needed. The CARES Act also provides specific set-asides for health, housing and nutrition assistance programs that will be critical to supporting Indian Country during this time. The legislation also provides $69 million for education-related needs, including salaries, equipment, online curriculum development and other costs. To supplement the funds directly appropriated to Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), the CARES Act also provides support through the Education Stabilization Fund. In consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the legislation directs the Secretary of Education to allocate $153.75 million to Interior for programs operated or funded by BIE. The CARE Act’s historic funding will provide urgent financial assistance to tribal communities, as the Department of the Interior works to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in Indian Country. This landmark setaside is larger than the Cobell Settlement. Page 2 - Sac and Fox News - May 2020 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. Deadline for the June issue is: Wednesday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. Reprint permission is granted, with proper credit to the Sac and Fox News, unless other copyrights are shown. Articles and letters may be submitted to the newspaper either by mail or Fax to the address provided above, - or by e-mail:newspaper@sacandfoxnationnsn.gov. Address corrections & 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 Member of Native American Journalists Assn - Since 1988 Member OPA ~~~~~~~ Tribal Officers: 918-968-3526 or 800-259-3970 Principal Chief: Justin Freeland Wood Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1004 chief@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Second Chief: Don Abney Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1008 secondchief@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Secretary: Jacklyn K. King Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1007 secretary@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Treasurer: Jared King Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1006 treasurer@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Committee Member: Robert Williamson Telephone (918) 968-3526 Ext. 1005 cmember@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Business Committee Mailing Address: Sac and Fox Nation Administration Building 920963 S Hwy 99 Bldg A Stroud, OK 74079 Visit us on the webb @ sacandfoxnation.com click news Obituaries Betty Lou Wano Betty Lou W ano, 72, passed away on April 8, 20 in Shawnee, Okla. She was born on September 11, 1947, in San Bernardino, Calif., to Euge ne and Cora (Carter) W ano. She gr aduated high school in Harjo, Okla. Betty was a proud member of the Sac and Fox Tribe. Betty enjoyed life, she love d to laugh and have a good time with her friends and family as they came to vi sit. And, she was an avi d fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the OU Sooners. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, J erry Cline J r.; a daugh ter, Michelle W alker; brother, K enneth W ano; and sister, Connie W ano. Betty is survi ve d by her daught ers and one son-in-law, Donna Pennock of Shawnee, Okla., Evonne and Tony Berryhill of Prague , Okla. and Tashina W alker of Phoenix, Ariz ; son and daugh ter-in-law, Rickey and J oyce Cline, of Shawnee, Okla.; a brother, Ronnie W ano, of Meeker, Okla.; 14 gr andchildren and 23 gr eat-gr andchildren, and many other family and friends. A memorial servi ce was held April 10, 20 at Mrs. W ano’s residence, with Paul Wolfe and Hershel Davis officiating. Dean Ray Tartsah Dean Ray Tartsah was born on April 29, 1960 in Pawnee, OK and departed this life on April 16, 20 in Stroud, OK at the age of 59. Dean was born to Celestia Morris of Stroud, OK and Vernon Tartsah of Anadarko, OK . He gr aduated from Stroud High School and went to Haskell Indian Nations U nive rsity in Lawrence, K S on a football scholarship and then proudly serve d his country by enlisting in the U nited States Navy . Dean Ray worked most his life in the oilfield and loved camping, hunting and fishing and almost anything outdoors. He was a known artist whose work can be found hung in the Oklahoma State Capital. He was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation Veterans Honor Guard. Dean was preceded in death by his parents and sister(s) Chenenia Mae Morris LaDeaux, Barbara W arrior, Regi na Davi s, Shirley Alexander and brother(s) Russell Big Bow, Morris Gene W arrior, George Nullake J r. and Antowine W arrior. Adopted father, Ronnie Goodeagl e Sr. He is survi ve d by his son, Adam Tartsah and gr anddaught er, Alexis Tartsah of Stroud, OK , daught er, Rebecca Rae Tartsah and gr anddaught er, Ayv rie Gordon and gr andson, Lennox Gordon of Stillwater, OK and gr andson, Owen Tartsah of Cushing, O K . He is also survi ve d by adopted mother, Yvonne Goodeagl e of Cushing, OK ; uncle Thomas Morris J r. and wife, Beatrice Morris of Stroud, OK ; sister(s) Ange la Standing Gasper and husband Patrick Gasper of J ones, OK , Georgi a Faye Nullake of Meeker, OK , Ida Parish Nullake of Shawnee, OK , Rona K ay Goodeagl e and husband, Tuffy Chaino of Cushing, OK and Minnie Masquas of Shawnee, OK . Also, brother(s) Thomas W arrior and wife, Barbara W arrior of Ft. Cobb, OK , Michael Harris and wife, Sandy Harris of Stroud, OK , Ronnie Harris Goodeagl e J r. of Cushing, OK and niece, Carrie R. LaDeaux and husband, Shannon Barnes and g randkids, Elijah G. LaDeaux, AisLinn Barnes, DeAnge lo Barnes, Iz abella Barnes, Gabriel Dean Barnes and Nheenia Barnes of Stroud, OK and, many other close family and friends. Traditional Servi ces were held April 19, 20 20 at the Sac and Fox Traditional House in Stroud, OK , with burial April 20, 20 at Sac and Fox Cemetery under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Servi ces in Stroud, Okla. 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 Major Don J. Couteau Major Don J . Couteau passed away February 24, 20 at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas He was 94 ye ars old. Don serve d as a part of the war effort in Europe as a member of the Carpetbagge rs. This was an air support gr oup devot ed to dropping “spies and supplies” ove r Europe. This gr oup was part of the OSS, which later became the CIA. Two years after the war ended, Don returned to servi ce and went through the Air Force Cadet progr am. He was commissioned as an officer and spent the next years as an instructor pilot and the pilot of C54s. Don loved flying and had learned to fly during the two years he was out of the servi ce. He is preceded in death by his son, Clark Couteau. Don is survi ve d by his wife of 75 years, LeNell; daught ers, Donna Couteau Cross (J oe) and foster daught er, Audrey Tunches; two sons, Mark (Mary) and Christopher Couteau, five grandchildren, Aimee, Steven, Anne, Sarah and Amanda, and gr eat-gr anddaught er, Lilah Miles. A gr ave side servi ce was held on February 28, 20 at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery. Major Don. J. Couteau Eugenia Kay Walker Euge nia K ay W alker of Prague , Okla., passed away on March 30, 20 in Oklahoma City at the age of 41. She was born on October 21, 1978 in Shawnee, Okla. She was the daught er of Richard Euge ne and Eve lyn Ann (Smartlowit) W alker. She was gr aduate of Prague High School and was a proud member of both the Sac and Fox Nation and the Yakama Nation. She was a caring daught er, sister and friend and will be missed by many. Euge nia was known for her good luck. She enjoyed testing out her g ood luck by goi ng to the casinos. She also enjoyed attending pow wows. She was gr eat at making f riends eve ry where she went. Euge nia was preceded in death by her father, Richard Euge ne W alker. She is survi ve d by her mother, Eve lyn W alker of the home; her life partner, Stacy Haney; four sisters, Ange la Gamez of Georgi a, Stella Nanaeto of Shawnee, Okla., J osephine W alker of Prague , Okla. and, Christina W alker of Shawnee, Okla.; three brothers, Billy W alker of Shawnee, Okla., Edward W alker and his wife Patricia of Shawnee, Okla. and J ubal W alker of the home. Eugenia Kay Walker Happy May Birthday Elders! B ertha L ynn B row n- Hill V ick y Harley Joseph V irgi l M cC reless Rona K ay G oodeagl e P aula I ris W inlock D av id G lenn W est Judy K . St ephe ns V ada Rose M eek B obbie L . 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D ean M onty B ass Judy Anita B agge tt Page 3 - Sac and Fox News - May 2020 Harvard Project Releases Preliminary Economic Impact Report A team of Harv ard Project researchers has released the preliminary results of its study of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the economies and gove rnments of the country’s 5 74 federally-recog niz ed American Indian nations. W riting to Secretary of the Treasury Mnuchin, researchers Randall Akee, Eric Henson, Miriam J orge nsen and J oseph K alt report that the COVID-19 crisis poses an immediate threat to three decades of steady improve ment in economic conditions across Indian Country. U nder federal policies of self-determination through self-gove rnment, tribes now routinely undertake and large ly selffund the full array of basic gove rnmental servi ces that any state or local gove rnment is expected to provi de. Yet, tribes lack traditional tax bases. Instead, they ove rwhelmingl y rely for funding on the earnings of their ga ming and non-ga ming business enterprises. To protect the health of their citiz ens and the communities around them, the tribes have now closed all 50+ tribal casinos and many of their non-ga ming businesses. In the wake of these closures, tribes are facing massive layoffs, their workers’ losing insurance cove rage , dipping into hard-earned assets, and building up de bt. The Harva rd Project team estimates that, directly and through spillove r effects into surrounding communities, tribal ga ming and non-ga ming enterprises and tribal gove rnments toge ther support more than 1.1 million jobs and more than $49.5 billion in annual wage s and benefits for American workers. Moreover, more than 900,0 of these jobs are held by non-Indians, with associated annual wages and benefits worth fully $40 billion. Eve n state, local and federal tax rev enues are facing sev ere hits from the impact of the current crisis affecting tribes – to the tune of $9.4 billion per year at the state and local leve l, and $15.9 billion federally. W ith the U S Treasury Department working rapidly to disperse response funds to tribes, the Harva rd Project team recommends gui delines for fund allocation. The team stresses that 30+ years of Harvard Project research finds that self-determination through self-gove rnance works. Accordingl y, tying tight federal strings around COVID-19 federal response funds for tribes will be counterproductive . Beyond that, it is clear that tribes make extremely large economic contributions to their own reserva - tions and the broader states and regi ons in which they are embedded. The need for COVID-19 response funds is correspondingl y gr eat. The preliminary study findings are ava ilable at www.hpaied.org. The Harva rd Project on American Indian Economic Deve lopment is based in the Ash Center for Democratic Gove rnance and Innova tion at the J ohn F. K ennedy School of Gove rnment, Harva rd U nive rsity. Read the Fine Print on Loan Payment Forbearance Agreements by T risha G edon O SU Ag C ommunications Serv ice As part of the COVID-19 financial relief efforts, some creditors are offering forbearance on some loan payments for a few months. That could be a good deal for some consumers, but they must read the fine print of the agreement, said Cindy Clampet, Oklahoma State U nive rsity Extension assistant family resource manage ment specialist. “Institutions such as mortga ge or car finance companies, credit card companies and eve n some banks are allowing customers to skip payments during this time of crisis. Some companies may eve n offer this deal with no additional interest during the time of forbearance, which could be up to nine months,” Clampet said. “Although many indivi duals and families are in need of financial relief such as this – especially those who are now without jobs – it’s important to be ve ry careful with these offers.” W hen working with a lending age ncy, Clampet said it is important to read all of the fine print. Consumers may discover the entire amount of the deferred payments is wrapped up in a so-called balloon payment, one large amount, that is due at the end of the deferment. In addition, she said if the entire sum is not paid by that deadline, the deferred interest could be added on as well. The risk is that a consumer’s best intentions to minimiz e costs and penalties by taking adva ntage of the offer could turn into a large r liability. The debt could be turned ove r to a collection age ncy. “You could be putting your home or car in dange r of repossession, as well as lowering your credit score,” Clampet said. For example, consider a homeowner who makes a monthly mortga ge payment of $1,00, and the mortga ge company offers a three-month forbearance with no additional interest. Clampet said customers who opt to skip payments in April, May and J une will still owe the mortga ge company $4,0 on J uly 1. Missing that targe t opens the door to interest accrued for those three months as well. “It’s so important to carefully read the terms of any agr eement you sign. Not all forbearance agr eements work the same way,” Clampet said. “Some may add the deferred payments to the end of your loan. K eep in mind the word forbearance isn’t the same as loan payments being forgi ve n. You’ll have to pay at some point. This is why you must be careful about what you sign. Be sure you understand all the terms of the offered contract before signi ng in an effort to avoi d putting your financial health at risk. Consumers who aren’t able to reasonably meet the terms of the contract shouldn’t sign i t.” Tentatively Set May 23, 2020 Check FaceBook For Updates! (Children Under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult) and Full Payment Must be Received Page 4 - Sac and Fox News - May 2020 Sac and Fox Nation Education Department News W e hope that eve ryone is doing well and staying safe. The Education Department has been closed since March 18, 20 due to COVID-19, but continuing the Eve ry Student Success Act Consultations with va rious public schools by vi rtual consultations from home. Here is a list of schools that I have had consultations with: Cushing Public School, Guthrie Public School, Cleve land Public School, New Castle Public School, Deer Creek Public School, Mus- tang Public School, Piedmont Public School and Tulsa Public School. This has been a different experience for me with vi rtual meetings and being home to see that work load continues to be conducted. W e may see this being the new way of how our work will be done in months to come, if not years. CARES Act Provi des Millions in Emerg ency Indian Education Funding to address COVID-19 Pandemic: Congr ess and the President have earn FREE college tuition it’s Oklahoma’s Promise With O klahom a’ s P rom ise, the O klahom a H igher L earning A ccess P rogram , 8 th, 9 th, and 1 0 th grade stu dents whose fam ily incom e is $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 or less can earn FR E E C O L L E G E T U I T I O N worked toge ther to enact three law responding to the COVID-19 to the COVID-19 pandemic. Laws are COVID relief Phases 1,2, and 3. Phase 1 and 2 were comparative ly smaller and ge nerally focused on funding for the immediate medical response and for va ccine research. Phase 3, the Coronavi rus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or CARES Act (PL. 116-136) is the large st of the three, costing more than $2 trillion. W e are keeping a close eye on what is in the upcoming days and weeks of how funding will be allocated and distribute for Indian Education. W e have sent in letters to U .S. Department of the interior, in W ashingt on DC rega rding the Allocation and Distribution of CARES Act Indian Education Funds. As I have mentioned we will need to keep a close watch on up- by Edwina Butler-Wolfe coming consultations on the funding for Indian Education and J OM Funding. As details un-fold we will keep you updated. The K inderg arten and Senior Stoles are completed and ready to be mailed out. As we receive your application, we can mail a stole out, once we are back in our office. I would like to thank Gwen Switch and J anet J eske, Sac and Fox Tribal Members, for all your time in completing the stoles for our Sac and Fox K inderga rten and Senior Graduates of 20! !!!!!!! BE SAFE AND SEE EVERYONE SOON! ! ! ! ! ! ! Thank you, Edwina Butler-W olfe Education Director Tribal cell number: 405 328042 A p p ly online at www.okp rom ise.org or C ontact the O klahom a S tate R egents for H igher E du cation by e-m ail at okp rom ise@ osrhe.edu or by p hone at 1 -8 -8 5 8 -1 8 4 0 ( 2 2 5 -9 1 5 2 in O K C ) G et an ap p lication from yo u r cou nselor E D U CA T I O N D E P A R T ME N T N O T I CE A p p l ic a tions for C ollege - V ocational and A du lt E du cation are on the S ac and Fox N ation Web site C lick on E du cation for downloads. Kindergarten Graduation Stole High School Senior Graduation Stole Y O U CA N S T O P S MO K I N G N O W Business Committee Meeting Minutes are now accessible on the Website and Facebook sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Page 5 - Sac and Fox News - May 2020 Tribal Members Urged to Participate in 2020 U. S. Census by M ik e B row n Sac and Fox Nation Secretary J acklyn K ing is noting the importance and encourag ing all tribal members to participate in the 20 U . S. Census as information that is ga thered impacts federal funding f or va rious tribal progr ams. Following is census information provi ded by the Nativ e American Right s Fund (NARF), the oldest, large st non- Impacts Federal Funding for Tribal Programs profit legal organization defending the right s of Native American tribes, orga nizations, and people: On April 1, 20, the U .S. Census Bureau conducted a count of all people livi ng in the U nited States and the Tribal Nations in the U nited States. Kids and Grandkids Are G-R-E-A-T!! We want to feature the scholastic, academic and athletic awards or achievements of your child or grandchild of the Sac and Fox Nation! Send all pertinent information, such as name of student, town, school and grade attending, explanation of award or achievement, and names of parents and/or grandparents, along with a current photo of the student to: newspaper@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov or: Sac and Fox News, 920963 S. Hwy. 99 Stroud, OK 74079 Alaska Natives are among the first Americans being counted, begi nning in J anuary, with the Nunakauyarmiut Tribe (formerly known as the Native Village of Toksook Bay) in Alaska. The 20 Census is being taken in Alaska earlier than elsewhere because many vi llage s are in remote areas and residents often leave their communities in April for subsistence fishing and hunting and warm-weather jobs. NATIVES NEED TO BE COUNTED TO SECURE FEDERA DO ARS: About $60 billion in federal funding is distributed annually based on population counts obtained by federal age ncies. Each person counted equals $3,000 in funding f or your community. A year 20 study determined that under-counting the large st counties in the 20 Census cost those communities nearly $3,000 per person. Dollars that impact tribal communities are lost if you are not counted. In 2016, federal funding disbursed based on people counted in Census surveys included $361 billion for Medicaid, $40 billion for roads, and about $37 billion in progr ams for families and children, including TANF, CHIP, and WIC. NATIVES NEED TO BE COUNTED TO PROTECT TRIBA SOVEREIGNTY: The Census count is used to determine voting boundaries to elect officials in non-Tribal elections. You need to be counted to have an equal voice to elect candidates who will respect Tribal sove reignt y, preserve your culture, and fairly allocate resources to Indian Country. NATIVES NEED TO BE COUNTED TO PRESERVE THEIR ANGUAGES: Census data is used to require non-Tribal gove rnments in many areas to provi de assistance in American Indian and Alaska Native langua ge s for vot ing, social progr ams, and emerge ncy servi ces. The decennial census is the most inclusive civi c activi ty in our country, cove ring eve ry person in eve ry household. The U.S. Constitution requires an accurate count of the nation’s population eve ry 10 years. Moreover, the census is integral to our democracy. The data collected affects our nation’s ability to ensure equal representation and equal access to important gove rnmental and priva te sector resources for all Americans, including across racial and ethnic lines. Census results are used to allocate seats and draw district lines for the U .S. House of Representative s, state legi slatures, and local boards; to targe t more than $80 billion annually in federal assistance to states, localities, and families; and to gui de community decision-making affecting schools, housing, health care servi ces, business inve stment, and much more. These functions depend on a fair and accurate census. Page 6 - Sac and Fox News - May 2020 RAP Assistance Application Forms Provided Here Business Committee Meeting Minutes are now accessible on the Website and Facebook sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov Page 7 - Sac and Fox News - May 2020 Scientists Continue to Research Covid-19 Immunity Question As the number of cases of the new coronavi rus continue to gr ow, people who recove r are increasingl y asking one question: Am I now immune to future infection? The answer, say experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, is not yet clear. But based on preliminary information about the vi rus, they are hopeful. W hen you’re exposed to a vi rus or bacteria, your body tries to rid itself of the inva der by creating proteins known as antibodies. These antibodies seek and attempt to destroy the trespassers, and the body keeps some antibodies on hand ready to fight if you’re exposed again. “W e already know that people make antibodies to the new coronavi rus,” said Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation immunologi st Linda Thompson, Ph.D. “Howeve r, we don’t yet know if these antibodies are protective , especially long- term.” A study in macaques infected with SARS-Cov- 2, as the new vi rus is technically known, sugge sted that once infected, the monkeys produce neutraliz ing antibodies that help them resist further infection. But it is unclear how long they might remain immune. NOTICE! Update on RAP applications: There are a few changes set out as follows: Hardship applications will have a W-9 attached that needs to e filled out and turned in ith the a lication. ri al Energy applications will need the bill to be attached to the application. Emergency liance a lications need to include three uotes and the uotes can come from Lo e’s. .E. . . ri al Emergency ousing e air a lications need to include three estimates from a contractor co y of your house deed and an electric ill attached to the a lication. Kids and Grandkids Are G-R-E-A-T!! We want to feature the scholastic, academic and athletic awards or achievements of your child or grandchild of the Sac and Fox Nation! Send all pertinent information, such as name of student, town, school and grade attending, explanation of award or achievement, and names of parents and/or grandparents, along with a current photo of the student to: newspaper@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov or: Sac and Fox News, 920963 S. Hwy. 99 Stroud, OK 74079 “For example, immunity to SARS, another closely related coronavi rus, does protect patients from a second infection for a couple of years,” said OMRF physician-scientist Hal Scofield, M.D. “But, after that, they can be infected aga in.” That’s because some vi ruses evol ve ove r time, allowing them ev entually to dodge the immune system, Scofield said. “Luckily, for typical vi rus infections, people who recove r usually have some protective immunity aga inst repeat infection, at least for a short period of time,” said Thompson. Still, eve n if antibody protection were temporary and people eve ntually became reinfected, the next bout would likely be milder than the first. Even after the body stops producing antibodies, immune memory cells can trigge r an effective defense. “Chances are, you’d make a strong immune response before you eve n become symptomatic again,” said Scofield. Even in at-risk indivi duals, the disease might no longe r be life-threatening. Commercial kits for testing for SARSCov- 2 antibodies have been used in Asian countries, and the tests have recently become ava ilable in the U .S. They will enable testing to determine people who have been exposed to—a nd recov ered from—t he vi rus. Tips Offered for Tornado Sheltering During the Covid-19 Pandemic by T risha G edon O SU Ag C ommunications Serv ice W hile the country is right fully concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahomans have another concern this time of year – t ornado season. For those who typically take cove r in public storm shelters or ge nerously invi te neighbor s to share their own, what is the proper protocol during a time of social distancing? W es Lee, Oklahoma State U nive rsity Extension assistant specialist with the Oklahoma Mesonet, said there are no definitive answers. Lee sugge sted the members of eve ry household take time to customiz e and implement emerge ncy manage ment at home before it is needed. Have a home emerge ncy plan, he said, and prepare the home for likely threats Oklahoma faces eve ry year, especially at the begi nning of tornado season. “Right now, where you choose to shelter and with whom is an indivi dual decision based on underlying health and the expected seve rity of the tornado risk,” Lee said. “Therefore, the answer is goi ng to be different for each indivi dual during each storm occurrence. “Howeve r, my recommendation during this period of continued community spread of COVID-19 is to shelter for tornadoes at home, preferably in a storm shelter or basement. For those who live in manufactured housing or on an upper floor in an apartment building, you must S. F or mor e inf or ma tion, p l ea se c onta c t: K a r en H a mil ton or N eth ia W a l l a c e S h a w nee Mul ti- P ur p ose Buil d ing 4 0 5 -2 7 5 -1 2 6 2 “So, at least in the short run, antibody-positive doctors and nurses could likely attend to COVID-19 patients without risk of reinfection,” said Scofield, who also serve s as associate chief of staff for research at the Oklahoma City VA. U sing the antibody tests, scientists at OMRF will initiate studies to determine what antibodies the immune system produces to the coronavi rus. They’ll also look at what protections, if any, the antibodies offer, and they’ll use this information to help inform the deve lopment of new treatments and a va ccine aga inst SARS-Cov- 2. For example, identifying recove red people with powerful antibody responses could allow doctors to inject antibodies extracted from their blood into those who are ill. This method has been used successfully in the past, as long ago as the K orean W ar. More recently, it’s also serve d as an important stopga p during outbreaks of contagi ous disease. “Before va ccines were deve loped, this approach was used to treat people infected with Ebola,” said Thompson. But such approaches, cautioned Thompson, will require time and careful analysis. “Because this coronavi rus is so new, we don’t yet have the data to know how protective antibodies will be.” y. uilding seek shelter elsewhere,” he said. For those without a shelter at home, Lee recommended sheltering with a close neighbor who is open to the idea. If that is not possible, he recommended ge tting to the lowest leve l interior room or closet, staying close to the floor and taking cove r under blankets and pillows. He also sugge sted wearing a bicycle helmet, long pants, long sleeve s and sturdy shoes. Gina Peek, OSU Extension housing and consumer specialist, said it is important for eve ryone to have an emerge ncy preparedness kit that can be g rabbed easily and taken to the shelter. “Obvi ous items to include are medications, a flashlight, extra batteries, a battery powered weather radio and some nonperishable foods,” Peek said. “But in light of the pandemic we’re in, you also should include masks, tissues, disposable gl ove s and hand sanitiz er. It’s also a good idea to include a plastic bag to dispose of used tissues.” Should anyone in the shelter cough or sneez e, Peek said the person should do so in a tissue or in the sleeve of the longsleeve d shirt they are wearing. Oklahomans have learned to prepare for storm season and other emerge ncies, so the COVID-19 pandemic should not be that different, Lee said. “Safety is the main ingr edient in being prepared for a storm. W ith the situation we currently are in, you must take a few extra precautions,” he said. Stroud O - F - Page 8 - Sac and Fox News - May 2020 Advanced Planning Necessary for lder Adults’ Storm Sheltering HELP WANTED! SAC & F O X N ATI O N EMPL O Y MEN T O PPO R TU N I TI ES The following is a list of job vacancies with the Sac & Fox Nation: Self-Governance Director Chief Financial Director Resident Advisor (Juvenile Detention Center) Land and Cattle Laborer Head Cook Economic Development Director Meal Delivery Driver (Part-time) Custodian - BHHC Custodian - Maintenance Licensed Clinical Social Worker - BHHC Transportation Driver Certified Pool Operator Manager Lifeguard Landscaper/Laborer ICW Specialist RAP Assistant - Part-time Applicants must successfully pass an OSBI/ National backg round check and drug screen. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must prov ide a copy of their CDIB. For more information and to learn how to apply please v isit our website at: w w w . sacandfox nation. com or contact Human Resources, Sac and Fox Nation, 92 0 963 S. Hwy. 99, Bldg . A Stroud, OK 74 0 79 or by phone (918) 968-35 2 6 by T risha G edon O SU Ag C ommunications Serv ices Oklahomans are well-ve rsed in what it takes to prepare for seve re weather such as tornadoes. Adva nced planning is a must to help ensure eve ryone’s safety. This is especially important for special populations such as older adults. An emerge ncy continge ncy plan is a gr eat way to help reduce risk, said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State U nive rsity Extension housing a nd consumer specialist. “W e know we don’t always ge t a lot of adva nce warning of a tornado. This is why it’s important for older adults to have an emerge ncy plan in place,” Peek said. “Preparing ahead of a storm can help provi de older adults the extra time needed to move to their safe place.” The most complete family emerge ncy plans address the unique needs of each person, and for older adults, that could include taking into account their strengt h and mobility. For gui dance on how to create a family emerge ncy plan, vi sit www.ready.gov . Peek said a basic emerge ncy kit should include enough water and food for three days, weather appropriate clothing to change into, a flashlight with extra batteries, a first aid kit and a weather radio. Do not forge t to include other special items such as medications, extra gl asses, assistive devi ces, oxyge n and hearing aids and extra batteries. “K eep copies of important documents such as medical insurance, Medicare and Medicaid cards, wills and power of attorney in a waterproof z ipper bag in the emerge ncy kit,” she said. Since any kit much large r and heavi er than a simple storm emerge ncy bag could be difficult to move, families may consider preparing two kits – one for sheltering at home during emerge ncies and a smaller, light er one that is easier to maneuve r in the eve nt the family has to take cove r somewhere outside the home. Something else to consider is the type of container to use for the emerge ncy kits, she said. “As you’re thinking about what items to put in an emerge ncy kit, also consider the type of container to hold all the supplies,” Peek said. “For instance, people with arthritis may choose a case with wheels instead of a large plastic tote with handles.” Be sure to store the emerge ncy kit in a location with quick and easy access. Peek said storing it on a high shelf or in the back of a crowded closet is not the best option. Finally, when it comes to seeking safety, some older adults may not have the mobility to ge t undergr ound. “Anyone worried about making it to the basement, cellar or below-gr ound shelter may think about picking another safe space in their home,” Peek said. “If you can’t ge t undergr ound, look for another safe space on the lowest leve l of the house. Interior rooms such as closets or hallways work best. Avoi d doors, windows and outside walls.” RF Development Could Extend the Life of Brain Cancer Patients An experimental brain cancer compound deve loped at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is being used in a new study that could considerably extend the live s of g lioblastoma patients. In a study at the U nive rsity of Oklahoma’s Stephenson Cancer Center, the OMRF compound OK N-007 is being combined with Temodar, the current standard-of-care medication for gl ioblastoma. Researchers hope to learn if it can enhance Temodar’s effective ness for a longe r period of time. Glioblastoma is an aggr essive form of brain cancer with no cure. Eve n with surge ry and chemotherapy, patients typically live only 12- 18 months after diag nosis. Only 1 in 20 gl ioblastoma patients will live five years. Temodar has been prove n to work, but in most cases, patients tend to become resistant to the drug after approximately three months. In combination, OK N-007 allows Temodar to remain effective for longe r with less resistance, thus extending treatment well beyond the three-month window, perhaps indefinitely, said OMRF Vice President of Technology Ventures Manu Nair. “Seve ral additional months of treatment with Temodar can dramatically prolong the live s of patients and keep them from enduring other gr ueling treatments that can compromise their immune systems,” said Nair. OK N-007 had been in trials to determine safety and efficacy since 2013. The compound was deve loped by OMRF scientists Rheal Towner, Ph.D., and Robert Floyd, Ph.D., as a nove l therapeutic that dramatically decreased cell proliferation (spread) and angi oge nesis (formation of new blood ve ssels), and it turned on the process of removi ng damag ed cells so they can’t become cancerous. “OK N-007 has been promising, but until now, it was only used in ve ry latestage cancer where patients are out of other options,” said Nair. “By combining it with Temodar, it offers a longe r, more effective treatment regi men.” The new study is led by J ames Battiste, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of the Comprehensive Brain Tumor Progr am at the Stephenson Cancer Center. An estimated 12,0 Americans are diagnos ed with gl ioblastoma each year, according to the American Brain Tumor Foundation. The standard treatment regi men invol ve s surge ry to remove as much of the tumor as possible, followed by radiation and chemotherapy. Still, the tumor almost always gr ows back. “By combining Temodar and OK N07 following initial surge ry to have the brain tumor remove d, we see potential for these patients to added benefit from an existing drug already prove n to work, but for a much longe r period of time,” said Nair. 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 Page 9 - Sac and Fox News - May 2020 U.S. Cattle Industry Lost $13.6 Billion Due to Covid-19 by B rian B rus O SU Ag C ommunications Serv ice The U .S. cattle industry lost an estimated $13.6 billion by early April this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more economic damage s to agr iculture are likely, according to a study commissioned by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The research conducted by Oklahoma State University identified revenue losses of $3.7 billion so far this year in the cowcalf sector alone, the equiva lent of $1 12 per head for each breeding animal in the country. If that impact is not offset, longterm damage s to producers are projected to rise by another $ 4.5 billion, or total loss of about $247 per head, according to Derrell S. Peel, Breedlove Professor of Agr ibusiness and OSU Extension Live stock Marketing S pecialist. Similar economic damage s will ripple through the stocker and feedlot sectors and across other aspects of the industry. The news comes as lawmakers in W ashingt on, D.C., struggl e with an economic stimulus bill known as Coronavi rus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act. The recently enacted $2 trillion legi slation has earmarked $23 billion in ag ricultural aid, of which $9.5 billion is intended to provi de relief for producers, specialty crops and regi onal agr icultural systems, and $14 billion will go to renew the U .S. Department of Agr iculture’s Commodity Credit Corp. spending authority. U .S. Agr iculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently said his department will have to wait until at least summer to distribute an additional $14 billion in aid, although tapping t he CCC is also possible. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will share the research conducted by Peel’s committee with the U SDA and policymakers to help lay plans for further recove ry efforts. “This study confirms that cattle producers have suffered massiv e economic damage as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and those losses will continue to mount for years to come, drivi ng many producers to the brink of collapse and beyond if relief funds aren’t made ava ilable soon,” NCBA Chief Executive Colin W oodall said. “This study also clearly illustrates the fact that while the relief funds provi ded by Congr ess were a good first step, there remains a massive need for more funding.” Thomas Coon, vi ce president of OSU ’s Divi sion of Agr icultural Sciences and Natural Resources, agr eed that the report confirms more legislative action is needed. The cattle industry suffered a significant disruption from drought about eight years ago and needed assistance to recove r. “These market disruptions pose a serious threat to the future of our beef and other protein industries and the live lihoods of many farmers and ranchers and the rural communities whose live lihood depends on their success,” Coon said. “Federal interv ention, led by Congr essman Frank Lucas, made a difference in 2014. It’s inconceiva ble that the industry can weather this disruption without federal action today.” Blayne Arthur, secretary of the Oklahoma Department of Agr iculture, Food and Forestry, said the va lue of Peel’s report is obvi ous, gi v en the struggl es of producers to maintain the country’s food supply systems. “The difficult economic situation our nation currently faces is not entirely new to agr iculture, though certainly worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Arthur said. “Beef producers have faced a va riety of challengi ng market factors for some time. The most recent hit brought on by the coronavirus further risks the financial health and continued operation of many of our cattle producers.” Although the report focused only on cattle, Peel said other agr icultural sectors are hurting j ust as much. Of the nation’s 94 .4 million head of cattle, more than 80 million are invol ve d in beef production. Cattle are found on nearly 883,00 farms, and within that total about 729,00 farms have beef cows. The U .S. beef cattle industry had $77.2 billion in sales in 2017, da ta shows. Since federal, state and municipal gov ernments started enacting vi rus-control safety measures urg ing people to stay home, retail spending and food consumption patterns have changed significantly, drivi ng dow n the economy. Business Committee Meeting Minutes are now accessible on the Website sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov and Facebook Page 10- Sac and Fox News - May 2020 June 2020 S A CA N D F O X N A T IO N F O O D D I S T R I BU T I O N P R O G R A M S T R O U D WA R E H O U S E 918-968-3030 • 1-800-256-3398 S H A WN E E O FFI C E 405-395-0063 • 1-886-622-2310 N O T I CE CAMP CLEAN-UP I n p rep aration for P ow-Wow there will be two am p lean- p 8 9 ay s P lease have trash ready for p icku p by the roadway and larger item s p lease m ark with an X so we know to go into the cam p for disp osal. I f y ou have lim bs arou nd y ou r cam p p lease p ick them u p so we can m ow arou nd the cam p site. If at least 1 in your household has a CDIB, you reside within our 5 tribe Service Area, & you meet USDA Income Guidelines… YOU MAY QUALIFY!!! CALL TODAY!!! 1-800-256-3398 This institution is an equal opportunity provider. --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Asac_fox_oklahoma%3A8963bdbd8a22eb58. Public record. Not legal advice.