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The Turtle Speaks

Gyah'-Wish

Atak-ia

A Wyandotte Nation Publication

Volume 30, Issue 1

www.wyandotte-nation.org

February 2026

Winter Gathering

Bear the Cold

participants run

for good cause

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Gyah'-wish Atak-ia is published quarterly for

Tribal Citizens by the Wyandotte Nation at its

headquarters in Wyandotte, Okla.

The Wyandotte Nation

8 Turtle Drive

Wyandotte, OK 74370

(918) 678-2297

(800) 256-2539

Fax (918) 676-7022

Inside:

•

Annual Childrens Christmas Party

Notice of Annual Meeting & Election

New health benefit plan under Point C now

Town Hall Meetings set for March in California

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Wyandotte Nation | Gyah'-wish Atak-ia

Board of Directors

Chief........................................Billy Friend

Second Chief.....Norman Hildebrand, Jr.

Councilperson......................... Keith Gray

Councilperson........................ Vivian Fink

Councilperson..................... Rob Nesvold

Councilperson.......................Eric Lofland

Content

Town Hall Meetings set for 2026.......... 4

Notice of Meeting & Election............... 4

Winter Gathering................................... 5

New Health Benefit Plan....................... 6

Childrens Christmas Party.................... 7

Tribal Department Reports............. 8-17

Cultural Division............................ 18-20

Editor/Design: William Swaim

Winter Gathering: Runners get off to

a hot start in

the Bear the

Cold 5K

Photo: Joshua Garcia

Have News?

We want to hear from you! Send us

news or stories you may have or suggest

features for us to work on.

Email: wswaim@wyandotte-nation.org

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Billy Friend

Building on success as

we head into new year

Happy New Year! We hope

everyone had a wonderful holiday

season surrounded by family,

friends, and loved ones.

As we begin this new year, we

are excited about the opportunities

ahead and the continued journey

of the Wyandotte Nation. While

we look forward with optimism,

we also take time to reflect on the

meaningful progress we achieved

together over the past year. United

in our mission to strengthen sovereignty and improve the quality of

life for our citizens, the Wyandotte

Nation accomplished much in

2025.

Our diversified business enterprises and financial stewardship

continued to position the Nation

for long-term success. Through

careful planning and responsible

leadership, we have continued to

build a strong and sustainable

tribal economy. In 2025, we advanced major development initiatives, expanded existing business

operations, and laid the groundwork for future investments that

will benefit our citizens for generations to come.

Health and wellness remain a

priority for the Wyandotte Nation.

Through partnerships and continued support of health services and

'Together, we will write

the next chapter of the

Wyandotte Nation's story.

A story defined by unity,

service and progress.'

programs, we worked to ensure

our citizens have access to quality

care, preventative services, and

resources that promote healthier

families and communities.

Education and youth development continue to be central to our

vision for the future. In the past

year, we invested in and increased

our scholarships, educational

assistance, and workforce development opportunities to support

Wyandotte students of all ages.

We also continued to expand youth

programming, leadership opportunities, and cultural education to

help prepare the next generation of

Wyandotte leaders.

Preserving and honoring our

history and culture remains at the

heart of who we are as Wyandotte

people. In 2025, our Cultural

Division continued their efforts

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to protect our heritage, share our

story, and celebrate our resilience

as a Nation. Through our cultural

programs, language preservation

efforts, and community events, we

strengthened our connection to our

ancestors and to one another.

We also made important progress

in programs and services that directly support our citizens. Housing

assistance, elder services, family

services and community support

initiatives continued to expand,

ensuring that our most vulnerable

citizens receive the care and respect

they deserve. Our elders remain the

foundation of our Nation, and we

remain committed to honoring their

wisdom and service.

As we move into 2026, we do so

with gratitude for what we have

accomplished and confidence in

what lies ahead. Together, we will

continue building on the strong

foundation we have created, guided

by our values, our sovereignty, and

our responsibility to future generations.

Together, we will write the next

chapter of the Wyandotte Nation’s

story. A story defined by unity,

service, and progress. We wish you

and your families a happy, healthy,

and prosperous New Year.

Norman Hildebrand, Jr.

Continued growth betters Tribe, community

Kweh Omateru

Hello my friends, here we are in

the middle of winter -- at least part of

the time. The weather has been crazy

here at the Wyandotte Nation. But

that’s Oklahoma for you, warm and

beautiful one day and cold and miserable the next.

The nice weather has kept our

contractors busy at work on our new

gymnasium, the roads that border

Turtle Hill on the East and West

have been paved and the new houses

in Heritage Acres are going up at a

good pace. We are looking forward to

expanding the infrastructure North

of Heritage Acres to build more

duplexes, houses and hopefully a new

maintenance barn. The addition to

the recycling center should start in

the next few weeks. The Wyandotte

Nation continues to grow every year

for the betterment of the

Nation and the

community.

Now for the second installment

of the Wyandotte Floats saga, I

hope you enjoy this complex part

of Wyandotte history:

The Wyandott Allotments were not,

See SECOND CHIEF, Page 3

February 2026

SECOND CHIEF

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strictly grants. Rather they were the

mechanism set up by which the Wyandotts were able to obtain individual

legal title to the lands of the Wyandott

Purchase, which they already owned

as a tribe. The technical term for this

was “severalty,” and the Wyandotts

had been trying to get the government

to agree to this, along with U.S. citizenship for tribal members, for some

five years prior to the time the Treaty

of 1855 was finally signed. (Their request of citizenship and severalty had

been turned down at least twice by the

U.S. Senate in 1850, and by President

Fillmore in 1852.) Under Article 2 of

the Treaty of 1855, the lands of the

Wyandott Purchase were ceded to the

U.S. Government, to be surveyed, divided into allotments, and patents of

title to those allotments issued by the

government to the individual members of the tribe. Note that this cession

to the government was done strictly

as a procedural matter, to insure the

legal validity of the patents of title the

Wyandotts received; the Wyandotts

were not actually giving up anything

to the government.

As called for in Article 3 of the

treaty, three Wyandott Commissioners

were appointed to oversee the division

and assignment of allotments, two

(John C. McCoy and Lot Coffman,

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both with experience as surveyors) by

the Wyandott Tribal Council, and one

(Delaware Indian Agent Benjamin

F. Robinson) by the government.

All 39 square miles of the Wyandott

Purchase were subsequently divided

into allotments, and there were only

four allotments which did not go

to individual tribal members: two

acres at the northeast corner of the

present North 38th Street and Parallel Parkway went to the Wyandot’s

Methodist Episcopal Church, two

acres near the present North 10th

Street and Walker Avenue went to

the Wyandot’s Methodist Episcopal

Church South, the four acre Wyandot

National Ferry Tract on the west bank

of the Kansas River just south of its

confluence with the Missouri was to be

sold to the highest bidder among the

Wyandots (which turned out to be a

consortium headed by Isaiah Walker)

and the proceeds distributed to the

tribal members as an annuity, and the

Wyandot National Burying Ground

(Huron Indian Cemetery) was to be

permanently reserved for cemetery

purposes.

As has been noted in the past,

the cemetery and only the cemetery

became and remained government

property as a result of the treaty. The

reason for this was that under Article

1 of the Treaty of 1855, the Wyandot

Nation was dissolved; it ceased to

exist as a recognized political entity,

although the tribal council continued

to function up until 1862, by which

time all of the allotment patents of

title had been issued and most of the

other provisions of the treaty fulfilled.

As there was no longer a Wyandot

Nation for the cemetery to belong to, it

remained U.S. government property,

reserved for the use of the Wyandots

and their descendants.

The treaty roll, allotment schedule

and plat of the allotments that were

issued by the Wyandott Commissioners on February 22, 1859, listed the

names and ages of 555 Wyandots who

were legally resident on the Wyandott

Purchase at the time of the treaty’s

ratification, and therefore entitled to

both allotments and monetary payments under terms of the treaty. The

roll divided the Wyandots into a Competent Class (474 individuals), who

were eligible for citizenship, an Incompetent Class (40 individuals), and

an Orphan Class (41 minors). Those

Wyandots who fell into the latter two

classes had guardians appointed by

the tribal council to look after their

financial affairs, and their allotments

were restricted from alienation, meaning they could be rented or leased but

could not be sold. Regardless of class,

all 555 Wyandots received allotments,

and a full 414 became U.S. citizens

– four-fifths of the tribe. Those Wyandots who were entitled to a Wyandot

Float under the Treaty of 1842 and

who were also listed on the 1855

treaty roll as being legally resident on

the Wyandott Purchase and therefore

entitled to an allotment received both.

Conversely, some Wyandots who never

removed to Kansas received floats

but none received allotments, and all

Wyandots resident in Kansas received

allotments but most did not receive

floats, as again, the two things were

completely unrelated.

The Commissioner of Indian Affairs

had initially stated that under his

interpretation of the treaty, patents

of title for the allotments should be

issued to each individual Wyandot,

including all minor children who

would then need to have guardians

appointed. The Wyandots objected,

proposing instead that (with the

exception of the minors in the Orphan

Class) the patents of title should be

issued to single adults and to heads

of family, giving married men control

over allotments of their wives and

minor children. The Wyandot view

prevailed, so that family allotments

were lumped together. For example,

a married man with a wife and four

minor children received title to the

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equivalent of six allotments, while a

single man of woman received just

one. In the case of widows with minor

children, the three commissioners

charged with laying out the allotments opposed widows being treated

as heads of family, as commissioner

John C. McCoy stated, “women are

incompetent to manage their own

affairs.” In this case the commissioners were eventually overruled by both

the Commissioner of Indian Affairs

and the Wyandot Tribal Council,

allowing women who were widows at

the time of the treaty’s ratification to

be treated as heads of family having

charge of their minor children – and

their children’s allotments. As a result

of this grouping of the allotments of

family members together, although

there were 555 Wyandots, there were

only 285 allotments, and four of those

were the exceptions to the individual

allotments noted above.

The three Wyandot Commissioners

were also charged with insuring that

the allotments should be equal in

value, and that where possible, each

family’s allotment should include

their existing residence. This latter

condition proved to be almost impossible to comply with, as the Wyandot’s

residences were not uniformly distributed throughout the area of the

Wyandott Purchase. This meant that

some Wyandot’s allotments included

substantial improvements such as

houses and barns, while others were

largely undeveloped ground, and

even undeveloped ground could vary

greatly in value depending on whether

or not it was suitable for farming. As

a result, the size of the allotments varied substantially, even among single

individuals. The smallest individual

allotment was that of Tobitha N.

Armstrong (Competent Class, Allotment No. 8), eldest daughter of Silas

Armstrong, whose allotment was just

18.60 acres, while one o0f the largest,

that of Harley Coon (Incompetent

Class, Allotment No. 209), contained

120.00 acres. It is probably reasonable to assume that Miss Armstrong’s

allotment (which she subsequently

sold to the Wyandott City Company)

contained some very substantial

buildings, while Mr. Coon’s allotment

in the area of the present 64th Street

and State Avenue may have been

largely undeveloped land.

I am going to stop here until the

next edition of the Turtle Talk. It’s

amazing what our ancestors had to

endure during this time period.

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Wyandotte Nation | Gyah'-wish Atak-ia

February 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: N otice of A nnual M eeting & E lection

On September 12, 2026, the

Wyandotte Nation shall hold their

Annual Meeting and Election

at the Bearskin Healthcare and

Wellness Center near Wyandotte,

Oklahoma. The Election will begin

at 9 a.m.

The purpose of the election is to

elect the following positions:

• Second Chief

• Board of Director Member

• Grievance Committee Members

The term of each position is four

years. Current members shall hold

their office until successors are duly

elected and given their oath of office.

The opening date to file for

candidacy is May 15, 2026 with

the closing date June 14, 2026 at

4:30 p.m. All qualified members of

the Wyandotte Nation who desire

his or her name to be placed on the

ballot as a candidate for Elective

Office must file a “Declaration of

Candidacy” in person with the

Election Board Secretary or a

designated representative at the

Wyandotte Nation Administration

Building located at 8 Turtle Drive,

Wyandotte, Oklahoma. No person

shall be a candidate for more than

one office at any one time. All such

filings of Declaration of Candidacy

must be filed no sooner than May

15, 2026 and no later than June

14, 2026. No later than three days

following the close of the filing

period, the Election Board Secretary shall cause to be posted at

the Tribal Complex a complete list

of all candidates along with their

respective office of candidacy.

A filing fee of fifty dollars ($50)

shall be assessed for each candidate filing for Second Chief and

Board of Directors. Ten dollars

($10) will be assessed for Grievance Committee candidates. Each

candidate for Elective Office shall

be assessed these fees payable to

the Wyandotte Nation by Certified

Check, Cashier’s Check, Personal

Check or Money Order. These fees

shall be used for election purposes.

The filing fee shall be paid on the

same date the prospective candidate submits his or her Declaration

of Candidacy. Said filing fee is

non-refundable.

POLLING PLACE: The official

polling place for all Tribal Elec-

tions shall be the Bearskin Healthcare and Wellness Center Classroom, Wyandotte, Oklahoma. The

polling shall be opened from 9 a.m.

until 11 a.m. Any voter in line at

the polling place but unable to cast

a ballot before 11 a.m. will be allowed to finish voting. The polling

place shall be staffed by at least

two (2) polling officials designated

by the Election Board.

Each voter will be required to

present a photo ID and Tribal

Membership Card. If the Tribal

Membership Card has a photo on

it, this will satisfy both of these

requirements.

-- Zach Shockey, Chairperson

Wyandotte Nation Election

Board

2026 Town Hall Meetings set for March 28-29 in California

The Wyandotte Nation will be

hosting back-to-back Town Hall

Meetings in California on March

28 in Newport Beach and March

29 in San Ramon. Please see the

postcards below for additional

information on each meeting.

For Newport Beach, if you want

to make room reservations, there

is a Courtesy Block at the hotel.

Check out our Facebook page or

the article on our website for the

direct link to the Room Reservations. The cutoff date to make

reservations is Feb. 27.

For San Ramon, if you want to

make room reservations, there is

a special group rate ($139/night)

at the San Ramon Marriott.Again,

check out our Facebook page or the

article on our website for the direct

link to the Room Reservations for

the Marriott. The last day to book

is Feb. 28.

In 2013, with the hope of reaching more tribal citizens outside the

tribal reservation, Wyandotte Nation Chief Billy Friend established

the first Town Hall Meetings.

The idea of the Town Hall

Meetings was to bring the Annual

Meeting to those who couldn’t

always make it back to Oklahoma

in September and help keep tribal

citizens informed of the everyday

happenings of the Tribe, as well as

provide tribal citizens with better

connections – a better connection

to the Tribe and a better connection to other tribal citizens living

in their area of the country.

Lunch will be provided. In addition, we will have a Cultural

Presentation and Q&A session.

February 2026

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Winter Gathering

(PICTURED LEFT) Tribal citizen

Keith Gray taught a fingerweaving

class, where participants created

woven keychains, during January's

Winter Gathering. (ABOVE) Tribal

citizen Lenzy Lankford-Herdocia

facilitated a children’s book-writing

workshop. (BELOW) Runners

braved the freezing temperatures

for a good cause in the Bear the

Cold 5K, raising more than $3,000

for Teresa Wilson. We had record

attendance for all the events.

Photos by Joshua Garcia

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Wyandotte Nation | Gyah'-wish Atak-ia

February 2026

Elders Christmas

Our Elder

Services team

hosted their annual Christmas

Dinner December 18 at the

Artie Nesvold

Elders Center.

The Wyandotte

HS Choir sang

carols and even

Santa showed

up to pass out

goodies before

the meal.

Dinner

Photos by William Swaim

Tribe's health benefit plan (HRA) management switched to Point C

The Wyandotte Nation’s Supplemental Health Benefit Plan (Benny

Cards) will now be managed by

Point C. Effective January 1, 2026,

Wyandotte Nation tribal citizens

will be provided with a first-dollar

supplemental benefit to be used

for qualified medical, dental and

vision expenses.

With the Supplemental Healthcare Benefit account, tribal citizens

can be reimbursed for out-of-pocket

medical costs such as prescriptions, dental or vision expenses, as

well as deductibles or co-insurance

which are not covered by other

healthcare plans. Tribal citizens 18

and over are eligible for a $1,500

benefit for medical/health related

expenses and tribal citizens who

have enrolled Wyandotte Nation

dependents will receive an ad-

ditional $1,000 for a max family

benefit of $2,500.

Tribal citizens should have

received the new cards in the mail.

Program dates are January 1 December 31.

The Wyandotte Nation offers three easy options for tribal

citizens to use Supplemental

Healthcare Benefit

account to pay for

healthcare expenses. The first

option is a Benefit

Card, a credit card

that automatically

deducts money from

your Supplemental

Healthcare Benefit

account. The second

option is reimbursement by check. The

last option is reimbursement through

direct deposit. If you choose this

option, Point C will automatically

send the reimbursement directly to

your bank account.

You can find guides on the

website for more information

regarding the program:

• The Brochure

• Mobile & Online Guide

• Direct Deposit Guide

Please Note:

• You have until February 28th

to file a reimbursement claim for

the previous year. This can be

done through the website, app or

by submitting a paper claim form

(this form can be found on our

website under the Family Services

section. For 2025, it will be processed through the Tribe and not

Luminare.

• If your card is used after

January 1st, the expense will come

out of your current year funding.

• You can check card balances

24/7 at 855-403-0343.

• Keep in mind you will NEVER use your SSN for this program;

you will only use your Wyandotte

Nation roll number.

February 2026

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Wyandotte Nation Christmas Party

We held our annual Children's Christmas Party for tribal youth December 13

at the Bearskin Healthcare & Wellness Center. The kiddos had a chance to tell

Santa what they wanted for Christmas, take a picture with him, receive a gift,

enjoy goodies, and participate in arts and crafts.

We hope everyone had a good time!

Photos by

William Swaim

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T ribal D epartment R eports

Human Resources

Submitted by Deana Howard,

Human Resources Director

The Wyandotte Nation Tribal

Heritage Department would like to

welcome tribal citizen Torey Seigel to

the team as the

new Receptionist.

Torey is currently

pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in

Cybersecurity and

Information Assurance in addition to

a previous degree

in Graphic Design

with practical

SEIGEL

experience. Some of

her hobbies include baking, painting,

crafting, and dancing. In her spare

time, Torey enjoys spending time

with her family and her dachshund.

She enjoys meeting new people and

experiencing new places!

Torey says she is proud to be a

part of the Wyandotte Nation and

looks forward to grow and learn

within the culture.

Welcome aboard Torey!

The Wyandotte Nation Education department would like to

welcome Aby Bryant to the team as

a new Childcare Assistant, Emma

McGowen as a new After School

Childcare Assistant, tribal citizen

Harper Moore as a

new After School

Childcare Assistant, Grace Foster

as a new Education Substitute,

Kayle Lofland as a

new After School

Substitute, Lovella

Blangger as a new

Education SubstiBRYANT

tute, and Stephany

Clogston as a new

substitute for the

Preschool.

Aby comes to

us with six years’

experience working with children.

Working with kids

is what led her to

go to college for

Elementary EducaMcGOWEN

MOORE

FOSTER

tion. Aby enjoys

reading, shopping,

cooking and spending time with her

friends and family.

Emma is a senior

at Wyandotte High

School where she

plays softball and

basketball. After

high school she

plans to attend

Pittsburg State

University to

become an ultrasound tech.

Emma’s hobbies

include riding four

wheelers and shopping. In her spare

time, she loves

spending time with

her friends and her

family.

Harper is currently a senior at

Wyandotte High School where she

is active on the Cheerleading team.

Her hobbies include cheering, crafting, attending concerts, cooking and

volunteering. In her spare time, she

enjoys being with her family and

friends.

Grace has an associate’s degree in

Nursing from NEO A&M College in

Miami, OK. Grace enjoys reading in

her spare time. She loves to spend

with her family and friends. They

enjoy going to the movies and to the

park together.

Kayle is a Wyandotte tribal citizen

and is currently a

junior at Fairland

High School. Her

hobbies include

cheering on the

team at school and

spending time with

her friends and

family. After high

LOFLAND

school, she plans

on going to college

to become a CRNA.

Lovella is currently a junior at

Wyandotte High

School where she

is a member of the

high school band,

NHS, and FCCLA.

She enjoys painting and spending

BLANGGER

time with her

friends and her dog

Harper.

Stephany graduated from Seneca

High School and

went on to City

Pointe Beauty

Academy and

obtained her CosCLOGSTON

metology License.

In her spare time, Stephany enjoys

spending time with her two sons

and her fiancée Arthur. She is also a

youth leader at Seneca Assembly of

God where she loves to serve.

Welcome to the Wyandotte Nation

Family Aby, Emma, Harper, Grace,

Kayle, Lovella, and Stephany!

The Bearskin Healthcare and

Wellness Center would like to welcome Kurt Zimmer as a new Physician in the clinic.

Doctor Zimmer is an Osteopathic

Physician certified in Family Practice, Correctional

Medicine, and

Osteopathic Manipulation. He is a

US Army Veteran

where he was a

flight surgeon. He

Brings to us 41

years’ experience.

When he has the

time, he enjoys

ZIMMER

woodworking,

construction and

outdoor activities. Dr. Zimmer also

has a farm where he and his wife

manage about 65 head of registered

Hereford cattle! We are thrilled to

have Dr. Zimmer join our team at

Bearskin and look forward to working with him!

Welcome to the Wyandotte Nation

Family!

PEREZ

The Wyandotte

Nation Police

Department would

like to welcome

Officer Alexandro

Perez to the team.

Alexandro

brings 12 years’

experience in law

enforcement with

him. In his spare

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time, he enjoys fishing and spending

time with his wife. We are excited to

have him join our team and wish him

the best!

The Wyandotte Nation Accounting

Department would like to welcome

Carrie Lampe to

the team as a new

Staff Accountant.

Carrie is currently enrolled at

Missouri Southern

State University where she is

completing her

BSBA in Accounting. Some of her

LAMPE

hobbies include

gardening, hiking, kayaking, dancing and baking. In her spare time,

Carrie enjoys spending time with her

family and friends and also learning

and studying history and cultures.

She also enjoys cooking.

Welcome to the Wyandotte Nation

Family!

The Wyandotte Nation Facilities

Department would like to welcome

Lisa Simpson and

Terri Dearman as

new Custodians.

Lisa has experience working in

nursing homes as

a housekeeper.

Some of Lisa’s

hobbies are spending time with her

family and taking

SIMPSON

her grandchildren

on trips. She also

loves watching her

grandkids play

sports.

Terri attended

Galena High

School and then

attended NEO in

Miami. Terri enjoys

walking, reading

and nature. In her

DEARMAN

spare time, she

likes to be with her family serving

the Lord.

We are grateful to have Terri and

Lisa join us here at the Wyandotte

Nation and wish them the best!

February 2026

Family Services

Submitted by Dana Butterfield,

Family Services Director

This winter has been typical

Oklahoma, with temperatures

ranging between extreme highs and

lows. Instead of snow for Christmas

we experienced temps in the upper

70’s. However, the temperature

for the Winter Gathering events in

January dipped into the teens. That

being said, no matter what time of

year you visit Oklahoma, you should

prepare for any type of weather.

Something that we want to make

sure our citizens are aware of is the

new postmark policy at the US Postal Service (USPS). Beginning December 24, 2025, the postmark will

reflect when mail is first processed at

an automated postal facility rather

than the date it was dropped off in a

mailbox or handed to a postal clerk.

This change means that mail, even

if deposited before the deadline,

might receive a postmark date that

is later than the actual mailing date.

To ensure mail receives a same-day

postmark, senders must request a

manual (local) postmark at a USPS

retail counter or use services like

certified/registered mail or a certificate of mailing. We note this so you

will be aware as we get close to the

end of program deadlines. If you’re

rushing to meet a deadline, be sure

to take the extra minute to get that

postmark!

In December, the Tribe hosted the

Annual Children’s Christmas party

with 224 children ages birth to 15

in attendance and 130 families were

represented. Attendees enjoyed the

traditional cookies, punch, crafts

and a personalized gift from Santa.

A "Candy" Bar was a new treat this

year, which was a hit with both the

kiddos and the adults! The party

theme was “Nutcracker” and each

child received a cute themed t-shirt.

The party takes place each year on

the 2nd Saturday in December, so

be sure to mark your calendars now

for next year! We appreciate all of

the volunteers who helped make this

event successful. We also want to say

a special “thank you” to our gift wrappers, Michelle Hatfield, Janet Walker,

Marissa Curtis and Tara Gragg.

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2026 events:

• Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday,

March 21 at River Bend Casino

Hotel

• Family Fun Night – June 5

• Gathering of Little Turtles –

June 12-14

• The Gathering – September

8 - 11

• Pow-Wow – September 11 – 13

• Annual Meeting – September

12, 10 am at the Bearskin Wellness

Center Gymnasium

Town Hall

In March the Tribe will host two

Town Hall meetings in California.

Saturday, March 28th we will be in

Newport Beach at the Hyatt Regency

Newport Beach West. If you have

attended the Southern CA meetings

previously you may recognize this as

the same location as 2016 and 2022.

On Sunday, March 29th we will be

at the San Ramon Marriott in San

Ramon. Tribal citizens who reside

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in the state of California will receive

post card invitations with detailed

information. However, any tribal

citizen who would like to travel to

the meeting is welcome to attend.

If you are planning to attend either

meeting, please RSVP to dbutterfield@wyandotte-nation.org by

Friday, March 13th.

Supplemental Health Program

As you may recall, from the

November newsletter the Tribe

announced that a new company has

been contracted to provide support

for the Supplemental Health Program. New cards were mailed in

December to addresses that were on

file with the Enrollment office. Unfortunately, we have learned through

this process that many of our tribal

citizens have not kept their address

up-to-date. As of mid-January, we

have received nearly 350 returned

cards, with additional returned cards

coming in every day. If you have not

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received your new Health Benefit

card yet, please contact the Enrollment office at wnfs@wyandotte-nation.org. If you need to update your

address you can do so here on our

website: https://wyandotte-nation.

org/services/familyservices/programs/

change-of-address/.

Point C is the new provider for

this program and we are confident

that they will be providing excellent

service moving forward. Point C has

provided each adult citizen with one

card for program use. Otherwise,

there are no changes to the program.

Adult tribal citizens 18 and over receive $1,500 per year and those who

have enrolled dependent children

who are under the age of 18 will

receive an additional $1,000 for a

maximum account benefit of $2,500.

You can find a program brochure,

mobile/online guide, direct deposit

guide and reimbursement claim form

on the Family Services page of the

website. Some things to keep in mind

regarding the program:

• The benefit is for enrolled Wyandotte Nation citizens only (spouses

are not covered).

• The program is modeled on

an FSA plan, so if you question if

something is an eligible expense, you

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can usually make that determination

with a quick internet search.

• You have until February 28th

to file claims for 2025 expenses*.

• The cards are for allowable

medical expenses only and can be

used only at providers with an approved IRS inventory control system,

which generally means it’s a medical

facility or has a pharmacy.

*If you have claims for 2025 that

you need to file for a reimbursement,

you can find this form on the website

titled “2025 Claim Form”. Please

keep in mind that expenses must

have occurred between 01/01/2025

and 12/31/2025 and the claim form

must be accompanied by a receipt for

payment as well as a statement that

shows date of service, type of service,

amount billed and amount paid.

Services Brochure

By the time you receive this

newsletter, you should have already

received the new Services brochure.

All Tribal services are included in

this brochure, with a brief explanation of the program and contact

information. If you did not receive a

copy, you can contact us to have one

sent. Or visit the website, and you

can find the Program and Services

Guide under the News & Events tab.

Tribal Enrollment

The deadline for applications to be

considered for enrollment at the 2026

Annual Meeting is August 15th. Applications must be submitted along

with an original state certified birth

certificate (long form that includes

the tribal parent’s full name). Applications must be received in the office

or postmarked by this date. Applications received prior to a child’s first

birthday will receive a $100 Walmart

gift card, a blanket embroidered with

the Tribal Turtle and, thanks to the

Cultural Division, either a ribbon

skirt or ribbon shirt.

LIHEAP Expanding

The LIHEAP program is now being

processed through the 477 program

and the service area has increased to

Wyandotte Nation citizens residing

in a 100-mile radius from the tribal

headquarters as well as the entire

state of Oklahoma. The Winter/heating program dates are December 1 –

February 28, with crisis applications

being accepted year-round. This is

an income-based program and you

can only receive assistance from one

agency (tribal or state) during the

fiscal year (October 1-September 30).

Please contact the Family Services

office if you would like more informa-

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tion about this program.

For a complete list of Family

Services programs, applications and

information, please visit our website

at www.wyandotte-nation.org or

refer to the Services brochure.

As always, it’s our pleasure and

honor to serve the Wyandotte people

and if there is ever anything we can

do for you please don’t hesitate to

Family Services:

wnfs@wyandotte-nation.org –

Front Desk, 918-678-6321

Director, Dana Butterfield, 918678-6319;

Tag Administrator, Tiffany Garner, 918-678-6353

Family Services Specialist, Leeanna Radabaugh, 918-678-6329

Enrollment Officer, Haylee Botts,

918-678-6377

ICW Supervisor, Tracy Coach,

918-678-6355

Willow House:

477vs@wyandotte-nation.org –

Hotline number 877-276-0669

Front Desk, 918-678-6498

Program Manager Chelsea Morrison, 918-678-3257

Lead Advocate, Gabby Ezell, 918678-6402

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Education

annual event of Week of the Young

Child, a week-long series of activities

for local daycares and select lower

elementary students. Sponsored by

the Northeastern Oklahoma Tribal

Childcare and ICW Programs, this

year's activities will include a return

to Creation Safari for Petting Zoo

Days along with new activity options

for our local students to explore and

enjoy.

Submitted by Cristi Hudson,

Workforce Development Director

Wyandotte Nation 477 Program

(Workforce & Social Services)

The 477 Program or Workforce &

Social Services Program, is a federally funded program that combines

multiple services to better meet the

needs of tribal citizens within our

100-mile service area. The program

continues to provide vital services

that strengthen families and support

long-term self-sufficiency.

How to Apply:

To apply, clients must complete the

initial 477 Application for Services.

Participants do not have to be Wyandotte Nation citizens. Individuals may

apply if they reside within the service

area and are members of a federally

recognized tribe. Applicants must also

provide the following:

• Proof of tribal membership

• Proof of residency

• Selective Service Registration

Card (for males ages 18 - 25).

Applications and forms are available on the Wyandotte Nation website

under the Services tab by selecting 477 Program. Questions about

services may also be directed to the

team by calling (918) 678-3268, or

by emailing the team at wn477@

wyandotte-nation.org. Additional

documentation may be required based

on the type of service requested.

Education, Employment &

Training - Education services

through the 477 Program include

scholarships, job training assistance,

and vocational support for eligible

tribal members within the service

area. These services are designed to

help participants reach their academic and employment goals while reducing joblessness in the community.

Approximately 25 participants

are currently receiving educational

support. Staff have been actively

processing applications and ensuring

students receive funds for their spring

semester. As the year continues, the

program anticipates ongoing application reviews and support for students

pursuing education and training

opportunities.

Childcare Subsidy - The Childcare Subsidy or Assistance portion of

the 477 program assists low-income

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Photos: William Swaim |

Wyandotte Nation

The Wyandotte Nation

Preschool held its annual

Christmas Porgram and

Party Dec. 18. The kids

performed songs and

later received a gift from

Santa Claus.

families with the cost of childcare for

children ages 0–12. Families must

meet income guidelines and provide

required documentation to qualify.

At this time, the program supports

approximately 130 children enrolled

with providers throughout our service

area. Next month, staff will begin

sending Recertification notices for

those families scheduled to complete

their recertification period in March.

Looking ahead, 477 staff are col-

laborating with the Wyandotte Nation Library and

on-site Child Development

Center to plan family

engagement opportunities,

including family nights

and STEM-focused activities for families attending

the Center.

Community Outreach

and Events - In November, Childcare staff

worked with other area

Tribal CCDF Programs

and Cultural Programs

to host a first-of-its-kind

Children’s Educational

Stomp Dance. The event,

hosted by the Miami

Nation at their Tribal Council House,

focused on preschool classes from the

local tribal daycares. Approximately

115 children attended along with

more than 40 dancers and singers

representing all nine of the tribes

located in the county. The event was

a great success and planning is underway for a similar event later this

spring or summer.

In April, staff are gearing up for our

Wyandotte Nation Child

Development Center

The Wyandotte Nation Child Development Center is rooted in a clear

purpose and vision centered on providing the highest quality of care in an inviting, welcoming environment where

every child and family feels valued.

We believe children learn best through

play, socialization, and nurturing

relationships, and our program is

intentionally designed to support each

child’s total development while laying

a strong foundation for school readiness. By forming meaningful partnerships with families, we are able to

better understand and respond to the

individual needs of each child, ensuring consistent and responsive care.

Guided by the understanding that the

first five years of life are critical for

lifelong learning, we strive to enhance

the quality of life for children and

families of the Wyandotte Nation and

all those we serve through impactful,

developmentally appropriate programming that fosters curiosity, confidence,

and a lifelong love of learning.

As a tribally licensed 4-Star Child

Care Facility, the Wyandotte Nation

Child Development Center offers a

comprehensive range of programs

to support children and families

year-round in collaboration with the

Wyandotte Public School System. Our

services include a Preschool Program,

Infant/Toddler Program, Before and

After School Program, and a Summer Program, allowing us to meet

the diverse needs of our community.

The Preschool Program includes two

classrooms serving children ages 3–4

and two Pre-K classrooms for children

ages 4–5 who are preparing to transition successfully into kindergarten.

Our Infant/Toddler Program consists

of three classrooms for 2-year-olds,

two classrooms for 1-year-olds, and

two infant classrooms that provide

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nurturing, developmentally appropriate care for our youngest learners.

The Before and After School Program

operates alongside the Preschool

Program and serves students up to

age 12 who attend Wyandotte Public

Schools. During the school year, we

serve approximately 200 children

across our Infant/Toddler and Preschool programs, with an additional

70–80 students enrolled in the Before

and After School Program. Our Summer Program further expands our

capacity, typically serving 150–175

children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, ensuring continuity of care, enrichment,

and engaging learning experiences

throughout the summer months.

Preschool (3-5 years old)

We support our staff members with

ongoing high-quality training, resources, and the flexibility to create unique

learning environments where every

child can thrive. To enhance learning

opportunities, we offer KUMON math

and STEM activities, providing engaging experiences that encourage curiosity and critical thinking. Throughout

the school year, we host a variety of

family events including Open House,

Grandparent’s Day, Family Night

events, Halloween Carnival, Parent/

Teacher Conferences, Family-Style

Thanksgiving, and holiday programs

and parties, fostering strong connections between home and school. Our

students also benefit from community

engagement, as we regularly welcome

local workers and volunteers to help

children learn about different members of our community.

In partnership with the Wyandotte

Nation Cultural Department, we

integrate Wyandotte language and

traditions into our curriculum, including weekly language and cultural

lessons as well as dance instruction,

culminating in the Annual Leaford

Bearskin Memorial Preschool Powwow each spring. The school year

concludes with our Preschool Graduation Ceremony, where all students

are celebrated and graduates wear

caps and gowns as they transition to

kindergarten. During our Summer

Program, students enjoy a variety of

fun and educational field trips to zoos,

aquariums, parks, and splash pads,

combining summer fun with structured learning to support continued

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growth and development.

Infants and Toddlers (6 weeks- 2

years-old)

Our infant and toddler tribal

program offers a nurturing, safe, and

engaging environment where the

youngest learners can thrive. With

small class sizes and caring, highly

trained staff, every child receives

personalized attention that supports

their growth, curiosity, and socialemotional development. The program

blends play-based learning with

cultural traditions, giving children

a strong sense of community and

identity from the very start. Bright,

stimulating classrooms and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces invite

exploration and discovery, while family engagement is encouraged at every step. Our program demonstrates

a strong commitment to quality,

safety, and culturally grounded early

learning, helping children flourish in

their earliest years.

The 2025-2026 School year began

August 12, 2025. We are accepting

enrollment for our 2025-2026 Pre-K

and Preschool classrooms as well as

our 2-Year Old Toddler Program.

Students should be age 4 on or before

September 1, 2025 to be eligible for

the Pre-K classrooms and age 3 on or

before September 1, 2025 for the Preschool classrooms. To be eligible for

our Toddler Program, students should

be 2 years old on or before September

1, 2025. You can always submit an

application for any age to be added

to our waiting lists. Applications

can be completed online at https://

wyandotte-nation.org/services/

education/turtletots/ . Thank you

for your interest in our facility.

Wyandotte Nation Library

Kweh! The Wyandotte Nation Historical Library has been off to a great

start as we welcome the new year and

look ahead to an exciting 2026! Our

preschoolers and afterschool students

from the Wyandotte Nation Child

Development Center have jumped

right back into library time.

One project our students are especially excited about is their animal

habitat project. Preschool and afterschool kids have been working hard

learning about and creating different

animals and habitats, and they can’t

wait to show off their finished projects

once everything comes together.

We are also thrilled to share that

our Story Book Walk at Bear Park

will soon be receiving permanent signage. This is something we are very

excited to offer our community, and

we cannot wait to share more details

soon as installation approaches. This

project was made possible in part by

the Institute of Museum and Library

Services (IMLS) NAE-254945-OLS.

Looking ahead, library staff are

also looking forward to attending

the Oklahoma Library Association

Annual Conference this spring. We’re

excited to bring back new ideas,

resources, and knowledge to continue

growing our programs and services

for the Wyandotte community.

As always, we invite you to stop by

the library to explore our growing collection of books, DVDs, and resources.

Don’t forget! We also offer access to

the Oklahoma Virtual Library, where

you can enjoy eBooks, audiobooks,

and more from the comfort of home.

Library hours are MondayThursday 8 am to 4:30 pm and

Friday 8 am to 3:30 pm.

To register as a library patron or to

learn more about virtual access, visit

us in person or check out our website

at www.wyandotte-nation.org .

For questions contact our librarian, Madeline Harnar, at mharnar@

wyandotte-nation.org or call 918678-6332.

Wyandotte Nation Scholarships

The Wyandotte Nation Education

Department has several scholarship

programs for citizens to apply for to

receive assistance for school or job

training. These scholarships can be

used to help with the costs of Concurrent, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral,

and Vocational opportunities.

The WN Education department

is glad to inform our participants;

the scholarship amount for full-time

students has been increased to $6,000

per semester. The increase will start

for all participants enrolled for the

spring term. We are currently working through all of the scholarships for

our spring participants. If you have

not done so already, please remember

to submit your grades for the completed term, and you course schedule

for the upcoming term.

The WN Scholarship Programs are

available for tribal citizens pursuing a

Bachelors or Master’s Degree. These

two program have been increasing in

participants every year. The Under-

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grad Scholarship Program assisted

200 WN citizens this past fall semester, and prepare to have more participants apply this year. The Master

Program assisted 27 WN members

with scholarships.

The WN Education Department is

now offering scholarships for citizens

who are pursuing a Doctorate. The

online submission is not yet available

on the tribal website, but members

are more than welcome to reach out

to the Education Specialist for any

questions or the application.

The WN Vocational Program

assists tribal citizens pursuing a

more job related training or who are

enrolled in an on the job training program. This past year we have assisted

20 citizens with Vocational Training

and are working with 10 more to get

them the training needed for their

career paths.

The WN Scholarship program has

scholarships available fortribal citizens in High School who are taking

college courses. These scholarships

helped eight tribal citizens cover some

of the costs for enrolling into concurrent courses for this past school term.

We currently have seven citizens accepted for this upcoming school term.

To submit for an Undergraduate,

Masters or Concurrent Scholarship

application, you can log onto the

tribal website at https://wyandottenation.org/services/education/

scholarships/. For any questions

that you may have please contact

Evan at ehotulke@wyandottenation.org; or by calling his office at

918-678-6331.

Department Contacts:

Cristi Hudson – Education

Director, 918-678-6334 or chudson@

wyandotte-nation.org

Sami Butterfield – Caseworker/

Childcare Specialist, 918-678-6330 or

sbutterfield@wyandotte-nation.org

Lindsay Cooper – Early Childhood Program Coordinator, 918-6783267 or lcooper@wyandotte-nation.org

Madeline Harnar – Librarian,

918-678-6332 or mharnar@wyandotte-nation.org

Evan Hotulke — Caseworker/

Education/Employment Specialist,

918-678-6331 or ehotulke@wyandottenation.org

Kasey Lewis – Intake Clerk,

918-678-3268 or klewis@wyandottenation.org

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Elders

Submitted by Brenda House, Elder

Services Director

Greetings all,

I hope everyone had a Merry

Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Our Northeast Oklahoma Caregiver Coalition is in the process of

planning all of our events for the

coming year. Stay tuned!

Our Valentine Party/Dinner is

Thursday, February 12, during the

noon hour. Our menu is Pot Roast,

Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Baby Carrots, Hot Roll and Strawberry Cream

Cheese Dump Cake. We will have

prizes for the ‘Eldest Valentine,’ the

‘Couple married the Longest,’ the

‘Newly Weds’ and the ‘One that has

been Married the Most Times (and is

willing to admit it).’

Our Easter Dinner/Party is

Thursday, April 2, during the noon

hour. We will have an Easter egg

hunt, prizes for the most eggs and

the prize egg. We will also have an

Easter Bonnet Contest for the ladies

and a Men’s Leg Contest.

It is always a pleasure serving the

Wyandotte Nation Citizens. Please

feel free to call us anytime.

CAREGIVER

Our Caregiver Support Group is

the first Thursday of each month

from 10:30 - 11:30 am in the conference/safe room. Lunch provided

following the meeting.

This group is for all current and

former caregivers. It is also for

grandparents raising grandchildren.

We are continuing to provide

respite care vouchers for Caregivers

to have a much-needed break.

SENIOR TURTLES GIFT SHOP

The Senior Turtles Gift Shop is

open from 10 am - 2 pm MondayFriday.

We also have a beading class every

Wednesday morning starting at 9

am. Supplies are furnished. Participants make two like items, donate

one to the gift shop, and keep one for

themselves.

If anyone is interested in joining

our Senior Gift Shop Group, please

contact Brenda.

The number for the gift shop is

918-678-6491.

Department Staff:

Brenda House, Elder Services

Director, 918- 678-6327.

Daniel Welch, Food Service Team

Supervisor, 918-678-6390.

Seth Higginbotham, Amanda

Turner, Kelli Snell, Susan Skaggs,

Debbie Kleidon, and Cat Robles,

Food Service Team Members 918678-6328.

Menu, 918-678-6326.

Planning & Natural

Resources

Compiled by Christen Lee, Environmental & Planning Director

Grants / Planning

During the final quarter of 2025,

the Planning and Grants team

focused on advancing several major

infrastructure, housing, and justicerelated projects.

An Indian Community Development Block Grant application, which

will fund a new Maintenance Facility

on the Heritage Acres Expansion

site, was submitted to the U.S.

Housing and Urban Development.

If awarded, funds will support site

preparation and construction of

a centralized facility intended to

improve long-term maintenance

operations. At the same time, work

continued to move forward with the

development of the expansion site in

the selection of an engineering firm

to support the infrastructure plan-

Housing

Submitted by Valari Richards, Housing Director

Construction is progressing well on the new housing

addition units on Bear Road.

The new units will include (1)

two-bedroom duplex, (3) threebedroom single family rentals,

and (3) four-bedroom single

family rentals. Construction will

be completed in 2026.

We are in the planning stages

for a new addition to the existing

splashpad in Bear Park in the

Heritage Acres Housing Addition. The addition will contain

some new water features and

create additional space for play.

We are hoping to begin construction of the addition this year.

The Heritage Acres Community Center is available to rent

for weekend events. The dates fill

up quickly, so please contact the

office as soon as possible to check

on dates if you are interested.

There is a $25 deposit required

to reserve the date, which is returned after rental if the facility

is left clean and free of damage.

ning and design.

Progress also continues on an

awarded 2023 ICDBG with the

recent groundbreaking for an expansion of the Bearskin Wellness Center. This project includes construction of a new multi-purpose facility

designed to expand

recreation, wellness,

and youth programming opportunities

for the Wyandotte

Nation community.

Planned improvements include an additional gymnasium,

pickleball courts,

and space to support afterschool and

summer programs

and ADA-accessible

restrooms. With

completion planned

for this summer, the

The rental cost is $50 for tribal

members and employees, and $75

for non-tribal members.

The Housing Department

has the following programs to

assist our tribal citizens: Rental/

Homeownership housing units;

Well & Septic Assistance; College Rental Assistance; Down

Payment Assistance; and the

Housing Assistance Fund. If you

are interested in any Housing

Programs or have any questions, please contact our office

by phone at (918) 678-6336 or

(918) 678-6339, or via e-mail at

vrichards@wyandotte-nation.

org. Some applications are available on the Wyandotte Nation

website as well.

Department Staff:

Valari Richards, Housing

Director

Jocelyn Metcalf, Housing

Specialist

Levi Griffin/Paul Parker,

Project Coordinators

Randy Qualls/Drew Lankford, Residential Maintenance

Technicians

expansion will help address space

limitations and growing demand for

wellness, recreational, and community activities.

An Indian Housing Block Grant

application package was also worked

on and is expected to be submitted

in the first quarter of 2026. Funding

under this program will further support future construction of housing

units at the Heritage Acres Expansion site.

In the area of justice and victim’s

services, planning activities advanced across multiple programs.

The Legal Services for Crime Victims awarded moved into its formal

planning phase, including participation in required federal orientation.

Preliminary work also began on the

second year of the Nation’s current

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ficiency, and better serve the growing

needs of the community. The Tribe

has selected both and architectural

and engineering firm and a construction contractor for the project, and

on-site construction is anticipated to

begin in the first half of 2026.

Looking ahead into 2026, the Environmental Department will continue

providing water quality testing,

septic assessments, and recycling

services while supporting broader efforts to protect natural resources and

enhance the health and quality of life

of tribal citizens and the community.

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Family Violence Prevention and

Services Act award, which supports

a wide-range of services provided by

the Victim Services Department.

The Tribe’s Justice Strategic Plan

continue to move through federal

review with the Bureau of Justice

Assistance, with discussions resuming following the recent federal

shutdown. Once finalized, the plan

will help guide justice-related programming and support future grant

opportunities.

Additional activities throughout

the quarter include coordinating

with Tribal Courts to identify priorities and potential funding opportunities for the coming year.

Looking ahead to early 2026,

planning efforts will focus on housing and infrastructure projects while

exploring additional opportunities

to strengthen services and enhance

quality of life for tribal citizens and

the community.

Environmental

The Environmental Department

finished the final quarter of 2025

strong providing essential services

focused on protecting public health

and supporting environmental quality for tribal citizens and the surrounding community.

Environmental staff continued

to offer private well drinking water

sampling for households located

within 25 miles of the Wyandotte

Nation. Through this service, water

samples are collected and tested

at an EPA-certified laboratory for

potential contaminants, including coliform bacteria, E. coli, heavy metals,

and nitrates / nitrites. These services

help ensure safe drinking water and

provide peace of mind for residents

who rely on private wells.

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The department also continued its

Septic Assessment Program, which

offers free evaluations for private

homeowners. Through this program,

Environmental staff work alongside

a state-certified contractor to assess

whether septic systems are functioning properly and identify potential

concerns before they become larger

issues.

Recycling services also remain a

priority. The Lost Creek Recycling

Center, located west of the Bearskin

Health and Wellness Center, continues to provide 24/7 drop-off access

for recyclable materials, including

plastics, aluminum and tin cans,

cardboard, and paper products.

Planning is also underway for a

Tire Collection Event, scheduled for

April 20-24, 2026, at the Lost Creek

Recycle Center.

The Wyandotte Nation was previously awarded a Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant from

the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency to expand the Lost Creek

Recycling Center. Grant funding will

support major facility upgrades and

site improvements designed to increase recycling capacity, improve ef-

Plastic Recycling Code Guide

Did you know the plastics in many

household items are placed in different

categories based on the type of material they are made from and how they

can be recycled? The chart below helps

explain plastic recycling numbers (#1#7) found on many of those household

items. Understanding these symbols

can help our community know what

materials are accepted at the Lost

Creek Recycling Center and make

informed recycling choices.

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Important

Numbers

Family Services / Enrollment

wnfs@wyandotte-nation.org

Dana Butterfield (918) 678-6319

Leeanna Radabaugh, (918) 678-6329

Haylee Botts, (918) 678-6377